Evening star., 1902-05-09

Gen. Miles, the head of the American army,
in full uniform, occupied a seat or two in
the rear. He was well groomed, and he
watched the services with apparent in
tereSt.
There was some comment about the
church that Rear Admiral Schley, with
whom Admiral Sampson had been involved
In an unpleasant controversy, was not
among the galaxy of naval officers who had
gathered to pay a last tribute to the dead.
At the Richmond Hotel, where Admiral
Schley lives, 1t was said that he was suf-
fering from a severe cold, contracted on his
recent visit to Memphis. Strict orders were
left at the hotel office that the admiral did
not care tC be disturbed.
He did, however, consent to see a reporter
for The Evening Star. The admiral said
that he was suffering from sore throat,
and the sound of his voice bore out the
truth of his statement. He expressed him
self as being grieved at not being able to
be present at the funeral of his brother ma
val officer, and he spoke feelingly Of Admi-
raj Sampson.
church not occupied by those persons al
ready mentioned was filled with represen-
tatives of societies, with uniformed army
ana navy officers, men whose names are
famllar to all, with persons of high social
station and also with the humble workers
in the department bureaus and in the navy
yard, who had labored under Admiral
SIMPSONS direction in the past.
Just back Of the mourners pew sat the
supreme Court members, the white head Of
Chief Justice Fuller being conspicuous
Behind the Supreme Court were the select
committees from the United States Senate
and House of Representatives; and then
many individual senator's and representa-
tives, so that the body of the church was
completely filed before the hour for the
beginning of the funeral services.
The Casket Borne by Sailors
The scene within the church was indeed
affecting. The cOncourse Of distinguished
personages awaited with sadness the arrival
of the dead. The casket bearing the dead
admiral was carried by eight sailors dressed
in the uniform Of the navy.
The honorary pallbearers, with solemn
tread, preceded the casket down the main
aisle of the church. The casket was draped
with the union jack, and above was a
wealth of flowers sent by friends of the
dead. The pallbearers took their places in
pews on either side of the altar. The sailors
occupied seats on the right.
President Roosevelt sat with head bowed
as he listened to the Dead March in Saul"
played by Organist Harvey Murray. Many
OF the assemblage craned their necks to see
everything that transpired. When the cas-
ket was placed in position in the front of
the altar two naval officers placed upon it
number of bouquets of roses and wreaths
Simple Services.
The services were simple and impressive.
A male quartet, composed of Messrs. w. D.
Mcfarland, P. B. Turpin, F. P. Reside and
]. w. Humphrey, sang with much feeling
Lead, Kindly Light" There was the read
ing of a Scriptural lesson. Mrs. Thomas C.
Noyes sang Some Sweet Day, BY and By"
The Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, pastor of the
Church of the Covenant, offered a fervent
prayer. He thanked God that Admiral
Sampson had been enabled to accomplish
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record. He prayed for the navy and the
army, those who are far away from home
and who are engaged in the work of fur
thering the interests of their government.
He prayed that their lives be spared, and
they be enabled to return to their homes
safe and sound.
While the pastor was in prayer Presi-
dent Roosevelt's head was bowed to touch
the back of the seat in front. The PRAYER
was brief and unostentatious. 1t seemingly
touched the hearts of every one who heard
it. A tear came to the eye of little Ralph
Sampson, son of the dead admiral but he
wiped it away with his kerchef and tried
to be brave.
The male quartet sang "Oh, Paradise"
and benediction was pronounced by
Reverend e. K. Rawason, the pastor
Sampson in his old home. The sailors bore
the casket from the altar to the street.
President Roosevelt and his party followed
Immediately after the honorary pallbearers.
March, and the funeral assemblage quiet
ly wended its way from the church.
Many Floral Offerings.
The chancel was more than filled with
floral offerings sent by friends Of Admiral
Sampson. The Loyal Legion and many of
the other orders to which the dead naval
officer belonged sent remembrances Sew
eral wagons were required to convey these
offerings to the cemetery.
The official committee on behalf of the
Commandery of the District of Columbia,
Military Order of the Loyal Legion, was
composed of Col. George L. Andrews, U. s.
A, commander; Capt. John r. Bartlett, U.
s. N, senior vice commander; Maj William
+. HuXford, U. s. A., recorder; Rear Ad-
miral John G.. Walker, u S. N, ex-com-
mand ar; Brig. Gen. Cecil Clay, U. S. ", ex-
Junior vice mInander.
Mr.. Henry B. F. Macfarland, president of
the board and Col. John Biddle, the Engi-