The Washington times., 1904-02-17
CAPITAL CITY DOES HONOR TO THE MEMORY OF HANNA

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before the services. and it was a sad
little procession that came from the
apartment just before the stroke of u.
and entered the chamber to take their
places in front of the rostrum.
Mrs. Hanna sustained herself with re-
markable bravery. In spite of the terri
bic ordeal through which she had passed,
she walked with a firm step and smiled
her thanks for the little attentions
shown her by the sympathetic officials.
II will do my duty tomorrow she
told the Senator's brother yesterday
morning, and today made good her word.
Even when the venerable Senate chan
lain, the Rev. Edward Everett Hale.
dwelt lovingly upon the noble qualities
of his friend. and told with sympathetic
voice how the nation and the Senate
would miss the generous heart and wise
counsel of the good man gone, she re-
tanned her fortitude.
When the members Of the House of
Representatives came they were pre-
ceded by the Sergeant-at-arms and
Clerk. and headed by Speaker Cannon
and Chaplain Couden. The Speaker
took his seat upon the left and the
Sergeant-at-arms and the Clerk upon
the right of the President pro tenn. OF
the Senate.
Scene of Solemn Grandeur
iwhen all were seated. there was pre-
sented a scene of solemn and somber
grandeur The semi-circle of leather
chairs near the casket and to the left
OF the main aisle accommodated the
family and immediate friends, while on
the right side were seated the President
snd his Cabinet Admiral Dewey, and
General Chaffee.
Extending to the rear. on the left,
were the members OF the Diplomatic
Corps, the special committee of the
Senate and the members of the Sem
ate In the rear of the Presidents party
on the right were the members OF the
Supreme Court, the special committee of
the House and the members of the
lower body.
There was but one vacant seat-in the
third row on the left side of the cham
ber-that formerly occupied by the de-
ceased Senator, now draped in black
Like settings Of cameo. the grave. sad
dened features Of the late Senator's col
leagues. stood out from the background
Of black in which they were clad.
chamber, there was a different scene.
Fashionable Washington was there
the wives. daughters and friends OF that
distinguished assemblage below. Every
seat was filled and in the aisles and
along the walls was a deep fringe of
feminine humanity Sad they were
many in tears-but the coloring was
kaleidoscope. in striking contrast to
he hafp
Senate Called to Order.
Solemn. affecting scenes OF informal
character preceded the set ceremonies
The arrangements were carried out
without delay. men going about in the
suppressed manner OF persons grief
I'd in the presence Of the
cry OF death Senator T c.
York. himself a feeble.
n. sat alone in the Senate
. nearly an hour before the
-i-sad, pale-faced. notion
at the great bank OF dow
te VIII please come to or
d need President Of the Sen
broken voice. his eyes tear
oimni-u.
The assemblage rose and resumed
their seats at intervals as the members
Of the House, of the Diplomatic Corps
and the Supreme Court of the United
States were announced and came and
took their seats.
The President Of the United States
and the members Of his Cabinet was
the last announcement. Again all arose
and remained standing. President Roose-
gelt alone taking his seat
The President cast a look at the
coffin. which stood 10 the front and
right OF him. Then he bowed his head
and remained I'm an attitude OF devotion
Until he rose to give active expression
70 his regard as the Senator's widow
HIS children, and the party Of immediate
mourners were conducted into the
chamber.
When all had been seated once more
President Pro TEN. Frye said:
Senators: You have solemnly and
lovingly dedicated this day to a service
IN memory OF our late colleague. Marcus
A Hanna. and all business will be sus-
pended for the day. We will unite in
prayer with the chaplain OF the House. -
Chaplain Couden. of the House, then
offered the following prayer:
with bowed heads and sorrowing
hearts. God. Our Heavenly Father.
we meet here in the solemn presence
Of the dead to pay a tribute Of respect
70 strong, honorable, noble. manly
man; warm in his affection. tender in
hts devotion to his friends and his fam
ny. broad in his conceptions. strong n
his convictions. a patriot and a states
man. leader among the leaders OF our
nation.
He lived well. he wrought well and
died mourned by nation. than which
no greater tribute can be offered TO any
man. These floral offerings. so abund-
ant. from the high and lowly. the rich
and poor. testify more eloquently than
words to his works and his faithfulness
TO duty.
We thank Thee for his life, and may
MS example be an inspiration TO the
young men Of our nation and his deeds
cherished memory TO US all. Illumine
our minds with the truth of the immor-
taHty Of the soul. and inspire them with
the hope that we shall dwell with him
some time In the realms OF bliss. Com
e beseech Thee. as Thou alone
cor the bereaved wife ana
1E1 ng US all in Thine own
Thee, Jesus Christ, our
usion OF the prayer the
e Senate. the Rev. Ed