Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-03
IN HALL OF THE HOUSE
Obsequies of Amos ]. Cum
mings.
SERVICES TOMORROW
ANNOUNCEMENT TO HIS LATE
ASSOCIATES.
Funeral Committees Appointed-Res-
olutions Adopted-Interment
Next Tuesday.
SERVICES TOMORROW

Ork-
The brief session of the House today was
devoted entirely to announcing the death
of Mr.. Cummings, breathing a prayer of
sorrow and appointing committee 20 take
charge of the ceremonies, which, it was
announced, would be held in the House Sun
day afternoon.
The death of Representative Cummings
in Baltimore last night caused general re-
gret and sorrow IN the House today. Above
the hall the flag fiuttered at half mast and
on the floor the old familiar desk on the
center aisle near the front row which Mr..
Cummings occupied for many years,
was draped in black and covered with
profusion of purple orchids and spring flow
ers-
Facing this floral emblem of death, when
the gavel fell. the blind chaplain prayed
Our Father Who art in heaven, once
more brought face to face with the mystery
OF mysteries in the death of one of the
members of this House, We look up to that
source of light and life and love for
strength and consolation. We bless Thee
for his long and faithful career as journ-
alist and as a statesman.
"Considerate in his views, strong in his
convictions, he stood fearlessly and boldly
for what he conceived to be right. on the
field of battle. in his writings and on the
floor of this House.
BE ever near to those who knew and
loved him best; his friends and colleagues,
dear to him by the ties of kinship. If he
had faults. let draw the veil of charity
over them, and copy his virtues.
Peace be with his spirit and repose to
his soul. and with faith in Thee may we
look forward with hope to the future that
on some near or distant shore We shall
finally greet him, where sorrows never en-
ter and JOY becomes eternal"
After the prayer the journal was read,
when Mr.. Payne of New York the republi-
can floor leader. announced the death of
MI. cummings as having occurred last
evening In Baltimore 'Of his loyalty and
courage, of his devotion to duty and un-
swerving patriotism, and his long and dis
tinguished service as member of this
House. Shall defer to speak at length un-
I'll later day the House shall set aside
to pay tribute to his memory
Resolutions Adopted.
The following resolution was then read
by the clerk. voted on and adopted: RE
solved, That the House has heard with
deep regret and profound sorrow, of the
death Of Hon. Amos ]. Cummings, late a
representative from the state of New
York
Resolved. That in recognition of the long
and distinguished term of service rendered
in this body by Mr.. Cummings, that appro-
pirate services be held in the hall of the
House on Sunday. May 4, 1901. at o'clock
pm.
Resolved, That a committee of fourteen
members of the House, with such commit
tee OF the Senate may be appointed be
appointed to take orders concerning the
funeral.
Resolved. That the clerk of the House
communicate these resolutions to the Senate
and transmit a copy of the same TO tse
family of the deceased.
Resolved. That as further mark of re-
spect the House do now adjourn
Committee Announced.
The following committee was then an
nounced by the speaker: Representatives
Mcclellan, WadswOrth. Sulzer, Ray F'itz-
gerald, Sherman and Ryan of New York:
Young of Pennsylvania; Clark of Missouri;
Foss Of Illinois: Williams of Mississippi:
McCleary of Minnesota; Tate of Georgia.
and Otey of Virginia.
The Senate appointed as its committee
Senators Platt of New York; Kean of
New Jersey; Penrose of PENNSYLVANIA.
Jones OF Arkansas, and Bailey of Texas
Inc committee will not go to Baltimore
as the remains will be brought here
The same regulations which govern the
galleries of the House ordinarily will pre-
EalI at the services tomorrow the public
galleries will be open and admission to
the eard galleries will be the same usual.
Mr. cummings was one of the most uni
Nersaliy popular members of the House.
and his death seemed to come as a ner-
sonaI loss to all the members
Arrangements for Ceremony.
The members of the New York delegation
held meeting prior to the assembling Of
the House today to take action upon. the
death of Representative Cummings. An
proprlate resolutions were drawn and at
the request Of the delegation 1t was decided
that Representative Payne, the floor lead
er Of the majority. should make the an
nouncement to the House. 1t was also de-
, cided to hold service over the remains in
the hall OF the House tomorrow afternoon
ihe pubic funeral ceremony in the hall
OF the House of Representatives is an un-
usual tribute to deceased member and 1t
has been given in recent years only in the
case OF Representative Dingley of Maine
ana Representative Kelley of Pennsylvania
poth veterans of congressional service The
ceremony tomorrow will be entirely of a
religious character without euiogies or re-
marks from members. 1t is expected that
the chaplain of the House Rev DIR Couder
will Officiate. Both branches OF ConyrasS
will be present. the Senate assembling prior
TO the ceremony In the Senate chamber and
proceeding In a body to the House. After
the services in the House tomorrow after
noon the body will be taken to his late
home. No. 81 Charlton street New York
city, under an escort from the House of
Representatives. The body will leave Wash
ington on the $50 train over the PennsyI-
vania railroad tomorrow night. The flu
neral Will take place at Irvington, " j.
where several deceased members Of the
Cummings family buried. Iryington is
three miles from Newark and nine miles
from New York
washington tomorrow afternoon. They will
go direct to New York and will drive with
the remains Tuesday morning to Irvington,
where the interment will be made.
The Proposed Exercises.
Although the arrangements have not yet
been definitely completed for the service in
the House tomorrow, the plans which have
been telegraphed to Mrs. Cummings for
her approval include addresses by Rev DR.
Radcliffe. pastor of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. and Rev. DIR. Staf-
ford, pastor of st. Patrick's Catholic
Church The opening prayer will be made
by Rev. DR.. Couden, chaplain of the House.
and the benediction pronounced by Rev. Dr.
4ilburn. chaplain of the Senate. A quartet
0tu be stationed in the press gallery, di-