The Washington times., 1902-06-30
Unique Service in Hall
of House of Rep
reSentatiVeS.
PRAISED IE STRONG TERMS
Wife and Brother Hear
Words of Commentator
From Gallery.
TRIBUTES PAID TO Mr.. OTEY
Combination Exercises, Together With
Formal Opening OF Lower Branch OF
Congress on Sunday, Unique Fea-
ture of the Times-Precedent in 1914.

ture Of the IlmeS-Precedent IN 1914.
The to1ling of church bells yester
day morning accompanied an unusual,
almost unique gathering OF the members
and spectators at the Hall OF the House
of Representatives in the National Cap.
itol It was a meeting to pay honor TO
the memory of the late Amos J. Cum
mings of New York and the late Peter
J. Otey of Virginia.
There have been Sunday sessions of
the House and of the Senate, too, Of
recent years, but they went under the
fiction of the legislative day of Sat
urday, and were made necessary to
close up the business of Congress when
the date of its final adjournment by rea-
son of the expiration OF the term came
on Monday. To find q precedent for q
formal session on Sunday, it is neces-
sary to go back to the year 1911, when
the condition of public business SEEM
ed to the fathers then serving in Con-
Eress necessary to hold a session on the
first day of the week.
The session yesterday was originally
arranged for tributes to the memory of
Mr.. Cummings, which the House and
Government officials delight to honor. A
public service over his remains was held
in the Hall of the House, Sunday. May {.
with addresses by Rev. Wallace Rad
clife, d. D.. and Father D. J. Stafford.
and music by the Marine Band.
There seemed to be no other suitable
occasion in the session, under the stress
Of public affairs. for paying tribute to
his memory, and there was a general
reluctance against postponing their de-
livery until next winter. So it was de-
cided TO crystallize the sentiment in
favor of holding sessions on Sundays
for memorial services. that has existed
for some years. and unanimous consent
was given by the House two or three
weeks ago for the session yesterday, be-
ginning at II o'clock.
Eulogies to Mr.. otey.
Later it was ordered that eulogies be
heard on the life and services Of Mr..
otey. who died the day that funeral
services were held over Mr. Cummings.
The attendance Of members was little
less than 100. and the galleries CON
tained several hundred spectators.
While they were assembling the Marine
Band stationed in the members lobby,
rendered Tobanfs Hearts and Flowers
and Bethany"
Among the occupants Of the private
gallery were Mrs. Cummings, her
brother. DR.. Eugene Van Ness. Of South
NorwaIk. Conn. and a delegation from
TypographicaI Union No. 6, Of New YORK
city on the floor was ex-Secretary
Herbert. who served some years in the
House and on the Naval Committee with
Mr. Cummings.
The usual routine was carried out at
the opening. Speaker Henderson called
tbe House to order, and Chaplain Cou-
den offered prayer. The journal OF yes
terday's proceedings was read and ap-
proved In the absence Of Ny. Payne.
dean Of the New York delegation, Nj.
Mcclellan. a city colleague OF the late
Hr. Cummings, presented these resolu-
tions:
Resolved. That the business Of the
House be now suspended in order that
an oDportunlty may be given for trib-
utes 10 the memory OF Hon. Amos J.
Cummings. late member OF the House
OF Representatives from the state Of
New York.
Resolved. That as particular mark
Of respect 20 the memory Of tho de-
ceased and IN recognition OF his rmi-
neut ability es distinguished public
servant. that the House at the cOnclu-
sion OF he memorial proceedings Of this
day shall stand adjourned.
Before adopting these resolutions.
permission was given 70 incorporate in
The memorial volume q record ni the
services IN the Capitol on May :. and of
those at Carnegie Hall New York, un-
der the auspices Of Typcgrap ph.cal Union
No G sunday night Juac =.
Addresses by Representatives.
Addresses were delivered by Messrs.
Mcclellan. sulzer. Goldfogle, and Less
lor. OF New York. and Foss and Cannon
Of Illinois. Dayton Of Ohio, Mccall OF
Massachusetts. Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri,. and Hooker Of Mississippi.
Addresses uDon the life and character
of Alr. Otcy were delivered by NIcssrs.
Jones. Flood. Hay, Swanson. Rhea.
Eixey. and Lamb Of Virginia, and
lIaa5-s. jenkins of Niscousl-. i.arlGu
O. Texas Morris q Minnesota, Dear
m0ud Of Missouri. Mccall OF Massachu-
setts. Graf OF Illinois. and Claude
Kitcbin of North Carolina.
The tribute OF Mr.. Cannon was charac-
tc1istic9lly fervent and cziempOre. He
had had no time, he said. 10 pTepare any
remarks. yet felt that be must say a
word about his old friends services and
character. and express sympathy 20 his
family AID friends
The life in this House he said. "!s
q strenuous life The contests are sharp
and decisive. The House mas to assist
and iu the main 20 originate legis!a-
ton shat makes for the good and for
the bad OK eighty millions Of people.
Sometimes We laugh about il. Some
times we say that Representatives have
easy times. That anybody can be Rep
rescutstiye. as he can II he is chosen by
p constituency. Easy berth; but gen
tlomsn hnUW. think the country knows,