The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06
TWO DESKS IN BLACK.
Congress Appoints Special Committee
to Attend Oteys Funeral.
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WASHINGTON, D. c., May 5.-For the
first time since the Forty-fourth Congress
two desks in the House are draped In
black and decorated with flowers inns
morning in honor Of the death OF two Oh
its me;nbers-Amos !. Cummings, who
died in Baltimore Friday night. and Peter
]. Otcy. who died at his home in Lynch
burg yesterday afternoon. In the Forty
fourth Congress the two deaths winch
occurred close enough together TO cause
two desks 10 stand draped simultaneously
were those of Representatives Wliilams,
of Ohio, and Beverly =. Douglas, of Nir-
ginia.
When the Speakers gavel had fallen
at - O'Clock to-day to call the House to
order the chaplain of the House, Rev
Henry N Couden, D. d, offered the fol-
lowing prayer, in which he paid tribute
to Major otey:
Almighty. God. our Heavenly Father,
surely Thou hast laid heavy hand upon
us and oh! how forcihly we are reminded
of the uncertainty of life. Our cup of sor
row already full. Thou hast touched an
other member of the congressional family
and borne his spirit to the realms beyond
Genial and kindly of disposition, buoyant
of heart he had Won the affection of his
colleagues and friends, and by his indus
try. courage and devotion to duty, their
respect and confidence. He will be
mourned and missed here and by de-
voted constituency at home. and. Q God.
be very near, we pray Thee, TO the strlck-
en- wife and mourning children; put tiny
loving arms about them and give them
sustaining grace, and help them to look
forward with bright anticipation to that
future. where life is eternal, in the name
of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
After the journal of yesterday had been
read and resolutions regarding the Roch-
arnbeau statue, which is TO be unveiled IN
washington this month, had been passed.
Representative William A. Jones, rose and
addressed the house as follows:
MIR. Speaker, it is with deep feeling
and profound sorrow that announce the
death of my late colleague, the Hon. Peter
] otey, which occurred at his home IN
the city of LynchhurS at half-past three
o'clock on yesterday afternoon. AT some
future time shall ask the House to set
apart q day when members may have an
opportunity to pay tributes TO the personal
virtues and public services of my de-
ceased colleague. / now send TO the
clerks desk and ask to haze read, the
resolutions which offer and for which 1
ask immediate consideration.
The clerk then read the following res
olutions:
Resolved, That the Uosue has heard
with deep regret and profound sorrow OF
the death of the Hon. Peter ]. OtcE, a
representative from the State OF Virginia
Resolved That the House has heard
teen members of the House with such
Incnaoers OF the Senate as may be APP
pointed 10 attend the funeral at Lynch
burg, Va. and that the necessary ex-
penses attending the execution of this
order be paid out OF the contingent fund
OF the House
Resolved. That the sergeant at arms os
the House be authorized to take such
steps as may be necessary for properly
caring out the provisions OF this reso-
luton.
Resolved. That the clerk communicate
fiesc resolutions to tile Senate and
transmit a copy thereof 10 the family Of
The deceased
FUNERAL COMMITTEE
After the resolutions had been read
Mr Jones moved that gu. of further re-
spcct for tho memory of Major otey. the
House stand adjourned. The motion was
agreed TO. At twelve minutes past
Twelve the House adjourned. but not un-
III tho following committeA. consisting