Evening star., 1901-09-17
FUNERAL MARCH
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and one or sailors from the NORTH Alidntic
squadron, very picturesque and strong.
The National Guard of the District of Co.
lumbia brought up the rear of the first
section of the parade. The above purely
military contingent comprised the first d.
vision. 1t included all the regular troops,
sailors and marines that could be assem-
bIed in this city within the short time al
lowed for preparations.
The second division comprised the civilian
and military escort to the funeral party.
1t was commanded by Gen. H. V. Boynton.
Following him and his aids were ear
rages containing the officiating clergy
men, some of the physicians who attended
the late President and members Of the
Loyal Legion.
Next came the representatives of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and following
these veterans came the hearse. The cas-
ket, in a black carved hearse, was drawn
by six coal-black horses, caparisoned in
black net with trailing tassels, and a stall
wart groom at the head of each. The body
bearers and special guard of honor walked
on either side Close behind the hearse
came a carriage in which were seated ex-
President Grover Cleveland, Rear Admiral
Robey D. Evans and General John NJ
Wilson. In a carriage drawn by four fine
black horses coming next were President
Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt and Commander
w. S. CowleS, the Presidents brother-in-
law. Then followed a line of carriages
bearing all the members of the cabinet, a
number of ex-members and behind them
the diplomatic corps. Curtains were
drawn so it was difficult to distinguish
their occupants.
After the carriages in which were the
diplomats followed a long line of others,
containing the justices of the Supreme
Court, the Senate and House committees
appointed to attend the funeral. the local
judiciary, the assistant secretaries of the
several executive departments. members Of
the various government commissions and
official representatives of the insuIar gov
ernments. .
The National Guard.
The troops of the District Of Columbia
National Guard paraded in the funeral col
umn today, their participation being par
ttcularly appropriate by reason of the fact
that, under the law, William Mckinley had
been the commander-in-chief of the bri-
gade and the commissions of the majority
of it's officers bear his signature. The show
ing of the troops was entirely creditable.
they following just in the rear Of the regu-
lars The sword hilt of every officer bore
the prescribed badge of mourning. and all
the colors were draped with crepe.
The District National Guardsmen had
formed and were ready to move at $50
o'clock. The brigade assembled in column
of companies ON X street. facing west.
it's right resting on 18th street Undress
uniform with caps and leggins was worn.
Every man had on a white standing col
lar and their hands were encased in white
gloves.
The citizen soldiery Of the national capt.
tai. among the companies being men who
had served their country not only during
;he war with Spain, but also In connection
with the civil strife when William McKin-
ley helped uphold the flag, marched along
Pennsylvania avenue with measured tread.
The appearance of the men indicated that
every one of them appreciated that the oc-
casion was indeed one of deep sorrow.
Gen. Harries and the officers Of the gen.
eral staff headed the column. Next was the
National Guard Brigade Band. The En-
gineer Corps. commanded by Lieut.. Roy B.
Hayes led the organizations. The I'd Reg
iment OF Infantry, the commanding officer
being Col. Emmet Urell. followed. Close
after the I'd Regiment marched the LIST
Regiment. Lieut. Col. Burton r. Ross COM
manding in the absence Of Col. May, who
is away from the city.
The corps Of field music next appeared In
front of the 1st Separate Battalion. COM
manded by Captain Campbell. The Sig
nal Corps. with First Lieut. William Me
myer In charge, moved afer the 1st Sepa-
rate Battalion. and Immediately in front
OF the Naval Battalion. marching as two
companies OF infantry, wearing the at
tractive garb OF sailors and obeying the
orders of Commander Robert P. Hams
The rear of the District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard column was brought up by
the Ambulance Corps. commanded by First
Lieut.. Warren d. Fales.