Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-13

cabinet, the diplomatic corps, the
justices OF the supreme court and the
members of both houses OF congress
gathered to do homage to the late presi.
dent was in itself brilliant and edi-
flying sight and the spacious galleries
filed with ladies', the wives and families
OF the members OF congress, presented a
beautiful background to the more sombre
assemblage below. Quite apart from
the presence Of the brother Of the
emperor OF Germany, the scene was
one that will never be forgotten by those
who had the opportunity OF Witnessing
it.
The flags on the capitol were at half
mast and tho playing Of the hymns
Nearer my God to Thee" and LEAD,
Kindly Light" by the Marine band,
which was stationed in the back lobby,
while the guests were taking their places
gave to the event an appropriate at
mosphere and prepared the audience
for the solemn and beautiful eulogy
which II had gathered to hear. Among
the early arrivals was Prince Henry, Of
Prussia. lie came up the main aisle
unattended and arriving at the front Of
the seats he gave the military salute to
President pro TEN Frye and Speaker
Henderson who were on the roslrum
He then turned and stood at attention"
at the head Of the aisle in position
suggestive Of bridegroom awaiting the
arrival of the bridal party. For fully
ten minutes he stood without moving a
muscle. As Mr.. Roosevelt, followed by
his cabinet, arrived at the head ol the
aisle the prince again saluted and then
bowed low, taking the seat assigned to
him at the right Of the president.
The suite which accompanied the
prince took seats with the diplomatic
corps and Immediately behind the
justices Of the supreme court. II was
my good fortune to be in position
where could closely observe the presi.
dent and the prince and the nervous
energy Of the tormer was in marked CON
trast to the military etiquette Of the
latter.
Although the exercises lasted from
twenty minutes after eleven TO half past
one, the prince, except for bis standing
for the invocation and benediction, sat
bolt upright, his knees together and his
toes turned out and never appeared TO
change position or even rest himself by
the movement Of hand or foot. The
president showed evident signs Of
restlessness. At first be lounged 10 his
chair and as the time heightened he
continually shifted his position with
nervous quick movements.
Space will not permit a review Of
Secretary Hays oration, beyond the
statement that II was a most finished
specimen Of English composition, at
times beautiful in thought and metaphor.
'NfaNh' WIN piainf VI hlh lDlultI tultis
While we'll learned ii lacked the
spontaneity and magnetism Of more
eItemporaneous address and, while the
secretary's voice is pleasant, the fact
that he spoke in a remarkably even tone
rendered the address slightly monoto-
nous. Generous applause greeted lie
conclusion.
Alter the exercises at the capitol the
prince visited Mount Vernon and II 10
characteristic Of the simplicity Of the
royal visitor that when asked 10 plant a
tree near WAshipgton's tomb, he was
not content with the formal throwing 10
Of spadeiul Of earth, customary on
such occasions but threw 10 a number
and then stepped into the excavation
and trsmped them down explaining, 81
want TO pack the earth well about the