The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1904-02-20
State FUNERAL OF
MARCUS A. Hanna
Solemn and Impressive Ceremonies
In the United States
Senate Chamber.
ALL or OFFICIAL WASHINGTON
AND SOCIAL SIDE REPRESENTED.
/, Wealth of Floral Tributes Sur
Conducted by Dr. Everett Hale,
the senate Chaplain, simple Bat
solemn.


the senate Chaplain, simple Bat
solemn.
Washington, Feb lS.-In the pres
ence of the grief-stricken family, Of
many friends whose sorrow was scarce
ly less pronounced, of the senate and
house Of representatives, Of dignita-
ries from all the other branches of the
government and Of the chief official
representatives Of most of the foreign
powers, the funeral of the late Senator
Marcus A. Hanna occurred Wednesday
in the senate chamber, the scene OF his
most recent activities, and Of hts en-
tire official life
The ceremony began shortly after IL
O'Clock The casket was borne INTO
the chamber by a squad of capitol pO-
lice headed by Sergeant-at-Arms Rams
dell Of the senate, and was immediate
ly followed by the official committee,
with Senator Foraker and Gen. Groaye-
nor az its head. Slowly the little pro
cession moved down the main aisle Of
the chamber and the caskot was ton
derby placed upon the catafalquc The
hail was banked with flowers which
had been sent in great prOfusion by
friends. There was large wreath of
orchids, surrOnndiI a cross of violcta,
from the president
Tho senate contributed an immense
wreath of orchids, carnations, roses
and yolets. The Republican Asscc'a-
ton Of Ohio another almost 0s large,
and the Gridiron club. Of this city one
which was Of striking beauty
Senator Frye as president pro tenn
pore, stood in front Of his char rs the
body was borne in, and all tie people
in the galleries rose as If with one
impulse The pall-bearers had scarce
ly retired when the senate was called
TO order and the senator's who had
entered took their seats upon the fall
Of the Eaye Of the president pro TEN.
Immediately afterward the house Of
representatives, with Speaker Cannon
at its head was announced, and the
members of that body filed slowly H.,
taking the seats previously assigned to
them, tls senators and visitors in the
galleries rising,
Speaker Cannon took his place at the
left Of President Pro Temporc Frye.
Then came the ambassadors and min
listers from foreign countries, who were
given the seats next 10 the front row
on the republican side Of the chamber,
and they were Immediately followed by
Admiral Dewey and Maj Gen, Gillespie,
representing tho navy and army The
chief justice and associate Justices OF
the supreme court were ushercd into
seats on the democratic side
President Roosevelt and members Of
his cabitsr were then announced, and
all present rose without waiting for
the tap Of the gayol The presidential
party was escorted by Col SImonB and
Commander WInslow In fun uniform,
Tho president and his cabinet occupied
the front row Of seats ei the right Of
tho presiding officer
Twenty minutes later Mrs Hanna,
leaning heavily upon the arm of her
son, Dan II, Hanna, entered the cham
Der and took seat In the front row
on the lcft of the presiding officers.
She was followed by their daughters
and their husbands, and other Nom
bors of the family and Immediate
friends. all Of whom were given seats
IN the immediate vicinity OF the clsket
Everyone present rose as the family
entered and remained standing until
they had been seated
President Pro TEN Frye then nd
dressed the senate, saying
Senator'S You have folemnly and
lovingly dedicated this day TO M OBJ
soryanco Of u proper funeral ceremony
over Senator Marcus A. Hanna, late
e. distinguished member Of This body
and all business will be suspended TO
that end
"Wc win unite In prayer with The
chaplain Of the national house Of repre-
scntntlyos"
Chaplain CoUden, who occupied q
seat by the side Of Chaplain Hale OF
the senate Immediately In front Of th'
presiding officer, offered an invocation.
Immediately aiterwnrd Or Hale de-
lIycrod his funeral addroFa lie did not
use his notes In speaking but mover
halted for n word, and although n man
Of over 80 years of age his voice pen
otrntcd every corner Of the hall,
Mr. Hale began bis sermon ~ FOL
lows,
"Thore who know him best loved him
most And those who knew him n.
tic loved him much
Tho speaker then described MIR Han
na ~ n man who meant to apply 10 pol
ltlcs the methods of business men IT
honor
IN conclusion Dr. Hale said Honor,
truth and love Go 10 The bottom and
these are what win success A square
bolt viii not NJ n round hole In the
side Of steamship Truth; unless
my word Is as good as my note, my
note viii ho looked at coldly when I
onor II Tor discount And Unlo'5 pur'
sue the duty God has given mo- with
mn eager love Of those who have fallen
down or those who have stumbled uh'
los5 vita my strength ! bear tho IN
nrmltoa Of the weak nh, woe ~ mo
"And, no when men tell ua what 10
true, that this man moro than any
ether could mediate between the men