The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-20
Senator Hannas Remains Are
 Laid to Rest
BUSINESS IS SUSPENDED
Distinguished Men of the Nation At tend the Funeral Services and Thousands Pass the Bier
 of the Deceased.

Cleveland O. February 19.-The nation, state and home city of Senator Marcus A Hanna bestowed upon him this after noon their last honors. Funeral services over the remains of the dead statesman were held in St. Paul's Episcopal church, commencing at 1 o'clock. Shortly after the noon hour the casket was taken from the chamber of commerce auditorium, and the funeral procession took up it's slow march to the church, two miles away.
 At the head of the column rode a pla- toon of twelve mounted police, followed by three platoons of troop A. all mounted on black horses, and with swords at carry" The hearse came next and was followed by 100 carriages, carrying the pall-bearers and official guests, which in- cluded members of President Rooseyelts cabinet, Governor Herricks staff, the delegations from the senate and house of representatives, members of the Ohio legislature. city officials and delegations from several civic organizations. Im- mense throngs of people lined both sides of Euclid avenue from the downtown section to the church entrance.
 EdIfice Was Closed.
 When the body and it's escart reached the church, the edifice was closed to all but those who were admitted by card, and members of the funeral party
 When all had been. seated the services began.
 As mark of respect for the dead bus hess was abandoned from 12 to o'clock throughout the city. For five minutes from 1 o'clock to 1:05 o'clock. traffic on all the steam and electric roads was sus- pended. During a portion of that time people stood with bowed heads.
 The body of Senator Hanna lay in state In the chamber of commerce building from a faxxr f,4fr 41 o'clock this morning. as 1t did the pre- ceding day, and during that time 1t was viewed by 25,Oo0 people. Several thous- and still stood in line when the doors were closed.
 Distinguished Visitors Attend.
 Among the distinguished people pres ent from abroad were J. P. Morgan and party from New York. governor Dur Din of Indiana and staff, George B. Cox and party of Cincinnati, and a number of business and socdal friends of the dead senator from Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Pittsburg and New York
 At an early hour the chamber of com, merce, where the body .of the dead states man had lain in state ssince yesterdav was besieged by thousands of workmen with their dinner pails ont their way to their daily toll: In such giseat numbers did they assemble that manya unable t,, stand longer in line, were denrfved of q last look at the face of the dead.
 At 10 o'clock the members of nhe state legislature, who recently chose MT. Hanna to represent Ohio in the United ,States senate, drove from their hotel to, the chamber of commerce In A body and looked for the last time upon the facet of the dead statesman.
 Washington Delegation Arrives.
 During the night many distinguished frA fh< ,fr-xr
 trains greatly augmented that number. The Washington delegation arrived at 10:30 and they, together with the personal friends of the late senator were admitted to the Chamber of Commerce between II o'clock and noon.
 The scene at the bier at this time was strikingly sad. When the doors were closed finally at noon 1t was noted that since the face of the late senator had been exposed to the public 6000o people had looked upon 1t.
 Promptly at the funeral cortege left the Chamber of Commerce building for the church, preceded by platoon of police and escorted by military and civic organizations.
 Reservations the center aisle were made for the family, governors staff the. Washington delegation and other distin-{ guished guests and members of the statf legislature. The church was filled lonA before the hour for the service to cont mence. and thousands lined the streeta about the edifce.
 Members of the Family
 few minutes before 1 o'clock Mr6 Hanna accompanied by her son. Daln Hanna, entered the church. Other menJ- bers of the family followed After a brief wait the body of the dead senator was ke- ceived by the clergy. The bier upon whi&h the body was placed stood in the naive of the church and the casket was SOL de- posted as to have the feet towardy the altar.
 When the body had been gently pfaced upon the bier and the pallbearerJ had been seated the choir chanted thef thr- tieth and ninetieth Psalms Pr4sident Pierce of Gambler college an insNitution of which MT. Hanna was a bejefactor read the lesson, which was froPS l. corin- thian, 18th chapter. The choir (eng Lead Kindly Light after which I6ishop Leon ard of Washington pronoune\ed the eu- logy.
 Hymns By Choir.
 The choir sang the hymn, Forever With Thee. Lord, Amen; So Le& It Be- Dr. D. H. McGray, rector off fst. Paurs church followed with the creed and prayer.
 The anthem. q Heard < Voice from Heaven Say" was sung Iby the choir. Bishop Leonard then ueead the commit tion.
 Before the benediction Lit was requested the casket should be rerAoved and the family and Washington deleAgation had re- retired. When they wer& leaving the choir sang the hymn. '1rhe Labor s Task and as recession hl Professor Clemens played the dead Hnarch from Saul. The service was inteArrupted at times by sobs from all parts of the choir.
 To LakevIew Cemetery.
 The body accompanied only b& the family. pallbearers and Bishop LeoA Aard. proceeded slowly out Euclid avenuA Id Lakeview cemetery, where final faNe- well of the dead was taken in Wade Ma morial chapel The service consisted simA ply of . prayer by the bishop The body was deposited in crypt in the chapel to await burial at the pleasure of the fam iy.