Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
ITS SAD JOURNEY WEST
SILENT HOMAGE AT POINTS
ALONG THE LINE.
Incidents of the Trip-Gloomy Weather
in Keeping With Public Spirits
Lies in State.

city, To-Day over tne PennSyiVdnla rdllTOdu
The air was charged with frost and heavy
clouds filled with snow hung over the city
Snow storms at intervals made the day a
gloomy one, in keeping with the gloom
which has overcast Cleveland since the
death of her most distinguished citizen.
Not since the body of the martyred Garfield
lay in state In this city has there been such
deep and sincere grief.
A large crowd was assembled about the
Pennsylvania depot, notwithstanding the
fact that the train arrived more than
half hour earlier than had been generally
expected For a square in all directions
from the corner of Euclid and Wilson ave-
nues, where the station Is located, there
was mass of humanity
Homage of the Populace.
The people stood patiently and complained
not of the cold and gave the police little
trouble.
The depot grounds were surrounded by
a triple Gordon of police, and none save
those entitled to be there were allowed to
enter within the grounds or the depot.
The funeral train consisted of six coaches.
baggage car containing flowers dining
car, two sleepers, a private car for the
family and an observation car in which
rested the big black casket and a wealth of
flowers.
Where He Was Born
At Salem members of Governor Herrick's
staff joine1 the funeral party, of which the
governor had been member from Wash
1rgton- When the members of his staff
Joined him at Salem near the state line,
Governor Herrick, in the name of the COM
monwealth. extended to the bereaved fam
lily the condolences of all Ohio The place
where this sad rite was performed seemed
indeed a fitting one, for it was at Lisbon
In Columbiana county, near Salem, that
Senator Hanna was born. There he began
his career.
When the train came to stop the first
10 leave 1t was Governor Herrick followed
by his staff. The chamber of commerce
committee soon alighted followed by mem
bers OF the funeral party The family and
immediate friends who occupied the nrivate
car were last to leave the train. The party
comprised Mrs Hanna, Dan r. Hanna and
wife, Jos. Medin Mccormick and wife
harry Parsons and wife, Secretary Elmer
Dover and Wife, Miss Mary E. Phelps niece
OF the senator; Mrs. Prentiss Baldwin
sister, and her husband, and Governor Her
rick. Bishop Leonard and Andrew Sauire.
Other members of the funeral party were
General and Mrs. Charles Dick DR.. E. p
carter, j. III. Dempsey, A. E. Fisher former
secretary to the senator. and wife. Frank
V: Bennett manager of the Arlington Ho-
u,
OF philadelphia one of the sena tors nurses
and several employees and servants
Family Repair to Sons Home.
The members of the family immediately
entered carriages and were driven to the
home of Dan r. Hanna.
The train pulled forward when all had
alighted until the car containing the dead
statesman was Immediately opposite the
waiting room. The handsome black casket
completely covered with flowers, was gently
taken from the car through one of the large
windows by trainmen and received by pail
bearers, who carried the body through the
depot and deposited it in the funeral car.
Troop A for Escort.
Troop A. which will act as escort at the
funeral, was at the depot, drawn up In two
platoons, when the train arrived. When
the casket had been placed in the funeral
car and the members of the committee and
friends had been assigned carriages, the
oortege, headed by a platoon of police, fol-
lowed by Troop A, on black horses, moved
for the chamber of commerce build ng,
where the body will lie in state until FRI
day noon.
Reverent Respect Manifest.
All along the line of march the reverence,
respect and love felt for the dead senator
was shown. Men stood with barred heads in
an almost DliUuiiS SNOW STORM Wnlie IHe
cortege passed, and many eyes were filled
with tears.
At the chamber of commerce building
an immense crowd awaited the coming of
the cortege. The chamber auditorium,
where the body now lies in state. Is most
appropriately set for the occasion. From
the four large chandeliers there is a huge
canopy of black. From a black and white
rosette in the center four white streamers
extended to the corners of the canopy
Around the end of the hall. near the cell
ing, is hung a wide black border From
this. at frequent intervals, starting with
black and white rosette. are hung black
and white streamers reaching to the Moor
Beneath the canopy stands the catafalque
upon which rested the remains of President
Mckinley at Canton. AS lifelong friends
and companions, II was thought fitting that
the same bier should be used for Senator
Hanna that did service for President Nc
Kinley.
Rich With Floral Offerings
The auditorium where Senator Hanna g
body lies in state has been made beauti-
full with rich floral decorations. Many
handsome designs are placed about the
room, and there is a profusion of small
pieces and cut flowers At the head of
the bier stands pillar eight feet high.
composed of lilies of the valley, violets and
ferns. This is from the Union National
Bank of which Mr.. Hanna was president
dispatch from Cleveland last night
says:
In accordance with the wishes of the
Hanna family il has been decided that no
remarks of a eulogistic nature shall be
made in ST. Pauls Church at the funeral
services over the remains of Senator Han
ma which will be held Friday. and the
services will consist only of the ritualistic
service of the Episcopal Church.
memorial meeting, however, will be
held at the chamber of commerce Satur-
day afternoon, at which prominent citi-
Hnii al tl,s.l ffa
work of the deceased statesman.
Practically all business will be suspended
in Cleveland for the greater part of Friday
as a mark of respect to the memory of
Senator Hanna. The banks will close at
noon. and stores and manufacturing estab-
Iislfments will suspend business for the ball
ance of the day.
All street cars in this city will become