Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

death had entered and had taken one OF
the greatest strongest and most useful
OF the men whose careers have found their
chief usefulness there.
The casket was banked with flowers,
which had been sent in great profusion by
friends There was a large wreath of
orchids surrounding cross of yiolets from
the President.
The Senate contributed an immense
wreath of orchids, carnations, roses and
violets; the Republican Association of Ohio
another almost as large, and the Gridiron
Club of this city third, which, while not
so large, was of striking beauty. The How
ers were stored about the desk usually oc-
cupied by the clerical force of the Senate,
and were so numerous and so fragrant that
the rich odor from them permeated the en-
tire chamber. Many more were received
than could be given a place on the Senate
floor.
Arrangement Of the Seats.
The floor of the Senate chamber had been
so arranged that as many people as pos
sible could be accommodated with seats.
AS Is usual on ceremonial occasions, large
chairs had been placed in front OF the first
row of senatorial desks for the accommo-
dation of the President and his cabinet, rep
resentatives of tae army and navy and per-
sons nearest in interest.
Immediately back Of the cabinet row OF
of the United States, the President and his
cabinet being to the right of the presiding
officer To the left the first row of seats
was to be occupied by members or the
family Of the late Senator Hanna BACK
of them a row of seats was reserved for
the diplomatic corps, and to their rear
places were set aside for the Senate OF the
United States. In the rear. on the other
side of the chamber, the House OF Repre-
sentatives was accommodated.
Commissioners Macfarland and West rep
resented the District government.
At the usual hour of meeting, IL O'Clock
noon, Senator Frye, president pro tenn. of
the Senate, and warm personal friend of
the deceased senator from Ohio, entered,
accompanied by Rev. DR.. Edward Everett
Hale chaplain of the Senate, and the Rev.
D1r. Henry N. Couden, the blind chaplain
of the House Of Representatives. The pres
ident pro TEN. occupied his usual place.
The two chaplains, who conducted the serv-
ices, stood at the clerks desk.
Senators had gathered in the cloak ROOM
Republicans occupied the rooms usually re-
served for them, as did the democratic
senators. The first to enter the Senate
chamber on the floor were the senators,
who came in and were seated without re-
gard to any political divisions. On this
occasion democrats and republicans all
equally were mourners for their late friend
and colleague.
Arrival of the House.
The Speaker of the House of Represent
atives and members of the House were
then announced. Speaker Cannon was
conducted to the side of the president pro
tenn. of the Senate, where he was given a
seat.
The House had convened at 11:45, and
after prayer by the chaplain announce
ment was made by Speaker Cannon of the
formation of the line for marching to the
e. a% hn
head, accompanied by Clerk Mcdowell. the
entire body proceeded to the Senate
The ambassadors and ministers of for
eign countries. the Supreme Court of the
United States, Admiral Dewey represent
ing the navy, and Gen. Gillespie, repre-
sentng the army, were uShered In in the
order named. The President of the United
States and members Of his cabinet were
then announced. The entire assemble oe on
the floor and in the galleries arose as
President Roosevelt entered, followed by
Secretaries Hay, Shaw, Taft, Postmaster
General Payne, Secretaries Hitchcock, Will
sor and Cortelyou. The Attorney General
and the Secretary of the Navy, who are
both out of the city, We're the only mem
bers of the cabinet not present.
The President reached the east portico of
the Senate wing at 11:.i5, accompanied by
Mr. Loeb, his private secretary. They pro-
ceeded at once to tie Presidents room,
where they were Joined ty the cabinet min
listers. The President family came shortly
afterward and were shown to seats in the
executive section of the senator's gallery,
where they were Joined by Mr.. Loeb after
the President and cabinet had entered the
Senate chamber.
The members of the family then arrived.
Mrs Hanna was led in oy her son, Mr.. Dan
Hanna, and her daughter-in-law. She was
seated directly across the aisle from Presi
dent Roosevelt. Among others in the family
party were Mr.. H. NJ. Hanna, the late SEN
or 20 Mc(vorrniolx his
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons,
and Miss Phelps, his niece; Governor Her
rick and Private Secretary and Mrs. Dover.
The silence was then broken by the presi-
dent pro tenn. of the Senate, whose voice
perceptibly showed emotion.
you have solemny and lovingly dedi-
Gated this day to appropriate funeral cere-