New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-04
DEATH OFAMOS j. CUMMINGS
THE UNUSUAL TRIBUTE OF A FUNERAL
IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE TO
BE PAID TO HIS MEMORY.


Washington, May 8-The death of Representative
Amos ]. Cummings of New-York. in Baltimore
last night caused general regret and in the
House to-day. Above the hall the flag huttered at
halfmast. and the floor the old familiar desk
the centre aisle, the front row, which
Mr.. Cummings occupied for many years, was
draped in black and covered with purple orchids
and spring flowers. Mr.. Cummings of the
most universally popular members of the House.
and his death seemed 70 come a personal loss
10 all the members. The blind chaplain. the Rev.
DR. Couden in his prayer. made a touching refer
10 Mr. CummiuEss death and his services to
his country. and he prayed ferventy for those near
and dear to him.
An order was made to give a day 10 claims after
the disposition OF the Statehood bill. and then Mr.
Payne, of New York, the dean of the delegation
and the floor leader of the majority. announced
Mr.. Cummings death. 1T becomes my sad duty"
said he TO announce the death of my distinguished
colleague, Amos ! Cummings. which occurred in
Baltimore last night. OF his loyalty and courage
his devotion 20 duty and answering patriotism
and his long and distinguished service in the House
I shall speak when the House shall set aside day
to pay fitting tribute his memory He then
offered the following resolutions:
Resolved That the House has heard 5day Nth 6 deep g
Hon. Amos J. Cummings late Representative
from the State of New-York,
tinguiskei term Of service rendered in this body
held in the hall Of the House on Sunday May T.
Resolved That a committee of fourteen members
Of the House, with such members OF the senate as
may be joined. he appointed to take order concern
Resolved That the clerk eomng 3I. o5 these Sc
t FesoI1onS % 70 fb ne f,mfy of the deceased
Resolved. That as a mark of further respect 70
adjourn
The resolutions we're unanimously adopted, and
the Speaker announced the appointme1, Of the fol-
lowing committee 10 attend the funeral: Messrs
Mcclellan Wadsworth. Sulzer. Ray fitzgerald
Sherman and Ryan all Of New-Yor<: Young OF
Pennsylvania: Clark of Missouri; Foss. 81 Illinois
Williams Of Mississippi; McCleary Of Minnesota;
Tate of Georgia, and Otey, of Virginia
At 12:15 the Speaker. a further mark Of re-
spect declared the House adjourned.
The members Of the New-York delegation held a
meeting before the House assembled to-day to take
action on the death OF Mr.. Cummings. Appropriate
resolutions drawn up. and at the request If
the delegation it decided that Represen tative
Payne. the floor leader Of the majority should
make the announcement TO the House. IT was also
decided hold funeral services in the hall Of the
House tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Arrangements were completed this evening for
the services. The body Will arrive here from Balti-
more IN the morning and be conveyed 70 the hall
IF the House Of Representatives by the Con
gressionaI committee Just before the services be-
gin There will be music by mixed quartet and
the Rev Dr. Couden, cha plain OF the House. who
will have charge Of the exercises. which will be
simple. will offer prayer. The Rev. D. J. Stafford,
Of St Patrick's Catholic Church will make
brief address and Will he followed by the Rev.
Wallace Radclife pastor Of the Network Ave
nue. PRESBYTERIAN Church. The blind chaplain OF
the Senate Or. Nlburu, Will deliver the beuedio-
ton The body will remain In the House Of Repre-
sentativeq until tomorrow night when i will De
put aboard the train for NeU-York. arriving there
early Monday morning. According 10 present plans
the body will remain in New ork Tor TWO days
the burial occurring on Wednesday,. .
The public funeral ceremony in The hall OF the
House OF Represents tiVss IS an unusual trlbIte 70
dead member. and II has been given in recent
years only in the case of Representative Dnsley, Of
Maine and Representative Kelley OF Pennsylvania.
branches Of Congress Will be present. the Senate
assembling in its chamber and proceeding in body
the hall Of the House.
The resolutions adopted by tho House on the
death o Mr.. Cummings laid before the Sen
ate and Mr.. DepeW offered resolution express
ing the sorrow of the Senate, and providing that
committee Of the House in making arrangenents
for the funeral The resolution was adopted ana
Senators Plat. of New York; kean, Of New-Jer-
sey. Penrose. Of Pennsylvania; Jones, Of Arkansas
and Bailey. Of Texas. named the COM
r1ittee The Senate then. ~ 2,45 p Is further
mark Of respect adjourned.
Baltimore May 5-The BODY Of Representative
Amos J Cummings. OF New-York, removed
this morning from the Church Home and Innrmary
70 undertaking establishment whence II will De
taken 20 the Union Station tomorrow morning and
placed on board the 934 o'clock train for Wash
ington over the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad The bear
eTS, consisting Of Capitol policemen, viii come
charge ~ coffin Delegations from he local
rypograDhcal union. the letter carriers associa-
ton and the Grand Army will accompany the body
70 the railroad station. committee from the
Journalists Club IF this city will o Washing
ton on the funeral train. Handsome floral tributes
have been contributed by all these organizations.