The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-05

The formal announcement Of the death
Of Representative Peter J. Otey Of ViT-
ginia was made in the House this morn
ing by Representative Jones, the senior
member of the Virginia delegation. Prior
10 the assembling Of the House at noon
today the neUbeTs OF the Virginia dele
CATION held = meeting and drafted reso-
IutiOns, whicE Hr. Jones later presented
to the House.
Action in the House
Immediately after the adoption of the
resolutions The Speaker appointed a com
mittee of fourteen to attend the funeral
which is TO be held at Major Otey's late
home in Lynchburg-
The chaplain in his opening prayer this
morning referred with much feeling to
the fact that death had within the past
week claimed two members Of the House
Prayer of Chaplain Couden-
The chaplain's prayer vas as follows;
Almighty God, cur Heavily Father,
surely Thou hast laid a heavy hand upon
US, and, oh how forclbly we are reminded
Of the shortness and uncertainty CT lie
Our cup Of SORROW already is full and
Thou hast touched another member Of
the Congressional family and borne his
spirit to the realm beyond Kindly and
generous, with buoyancy Of heart. he had
won the affection of his colleagues and
friends, and, with earnestness. industry,
and devotion to duty. their respect and
confidence He viii be mouTned and miss
ed here and by devoted constituents at
home. And, Oh, God. be very near to the
stricken widow and mourning children.
Put Thy loving arms about them. We pray
Thee, and give them sustaining grace and
help them TO look forward with bright
anticipation OF that future where life IS
eternal, in the name Of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen"
Resolutions Of Sympathy.
Representatives Jones, after the read
ing of the journal, offered the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the House has heard
with deep regret and profound SORROW Of
the death OF the Hon Peter J. Otey, q
Representative from the State OF Vir-
GINA.
Resolved. That a committee of four
teen members Of the House, with such
members OF the Senate as may be Joined
be appointed 70 attend the funeral at
Lynehburg. Va, and that the necessary
expenses attending the execution of this
order be paid out OF the contingent fund
Of the House.
RESOLVED, That the Sergeant-at-Ar1ns
of the House be authorized and directed
10 take such steps as may be necessary
19r properly carrying out the provisions
OF this resolution
Resolved. That the clerk communicate
these resolutions TO the Senate and trans
nit 2 COPY thereof 10 the family OF the
deceased"
The Funeral Committee.
The Speaker appointed the following
committee Ness-s. Jones. Swanson. Rix-
e.. Hay. Lamb, Rls3. aad Flood Of Vir-
GINA Hepburn Of iowa. Meyers Of Louisf-
ana, jenkins OF Wisconsin, Lanham Of
Texas. OImsted OF Pennsylvania. De Ar
mend of Missouri. AID Mccall Of Massa-
chEsetrs-
The House thez adjourned.
District COMMITTEES Atcs.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
the House The District Committee. Of
which lEr- Otey was member, held a
meeting and took appropriate action upon
the death Of their colleague.
Major Otey's desk, on the Democratic
side, was draPed in deep mourning this
morning, and covered with a wreath Of
flowers Major Otey was very popular
among the members of the House. and
was regarded as one Of the best story
tellers in that body. He was Of q very
5oyial disposition, and as a member Of
the District Committee he did valuable
service for Washington. always being
active to its interests and welfare.
The funeral party will leave Wash
l2gton Thursday morning for LynchburE.
VIA the Southern Railway, returning 70
the Capital On Thursday night.