The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-08
TAR'S BODY FOR PAUL JONES'S
SAILOR OF ESCORT
CREW BURIED AT CHERBOURG.
Remains OF the Naval Hero VIII be EN-.
barked on the Flagship Brooklyn
TO-tay-Crowds Pass Shed where Body
Now Aes-Crews Compllmen


Now Aes-Crews Compllm ented.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE sur.
CHERBouRo July THE body Of John
Paul Jones arrived here to-day from Paris
and the ceremonies attending its reception
we're very picturesque. Large crowds Wit
messed the transfer OF the coffin from the
train.
The escort, consisting Of 500 sailors, left
the train at the landing stage. The men
looked remarkably neat despite their night
journey from Paris. They formed in
single line on the platform, extending the
whole length OF the train. Then a muffled
drum sounded and the men smartly pre-
sented arms while the coffin was trans
ferred to shed on the quay, where 1t will
remain until 1t is taken on board the dag
ship Brooklyn tomorrow for its final jour
ney to Annapolis.
The exterior Of the shed was draped
with French and American flags. The
interior had been arranged rs a chdreue
drdente and was decorated with the TIL
color, palms and flowers. The coffin was
placed on catafalqle to the right Of which
American sailors stood guard, while on the
left were French bluejankets. The coffin
was covered with the starry ensign and
magnificent floral tributes surnounted by
tiny silk flags
A continuous procession passed the
shed, the people stopping moment and
bowling as they went by the entrance. Only
distinguished persons were allowed to enter.
In the afternoon the daughter of Admiral
Brisson, Maritime Project of Cherbourg,
entered, and kneeng beside the coffin
placed at its foot an enormous bouquet Of
vioets entwined with the tricolor.
The most impressive feature of the day.
however, was the real funeral of Seaman
Rodgers Of the Chattanooga, who died yes
terday in the civil hospital here from ne
phritis. In the afternoon 100 sailors and
a firing squad Of marines, accompanied by
the scarlet coated band Of the Brooklyn,
marched to the hospital and received the
body. The escort was augmented there by
detachment Of French sailors and soldiers
and number of professional mourners.
The route was lined with spectators. Thou
sands Of the inhabitants Joined the oortege
rs it passed along. the band playing the
Dead March in Saul. The body OF blue
jackets mourning their oomrade marched
in perfect alinement and step. As the
NSiih IoSScbS VIC hb"io oiSoSuhOoic i0AhoNoN
their hats and the women crossed them
selves. The coffin was draped with the
American flag and was fanked by ak
n,essmates Of the dead sailor.
Arriving at the cemetery the escort
formed hollow square about the grave,
and the Episcopal burial service was read.
Then the firing squad delivered three vol
leys. mourning taps were sounded on the
bugle and America had given France sailor
for the one she will take tomorrow.
PARIS, July 7.-President Loubet gave q
breakfast at the Palace Of the Elysee this
morning in honor Of Gen. Porter and As
sistant Secretary of State LOOMS. the ex-
traordnary ambassadors appointed by
the United States in connection with the
transfer of the body Of Admiral Paul Jones.
The Ministers and their wives and numer-
Gus other ladies were present Ambas-
sador Mccormick sat at the right Of the
President.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee told the correspond
ent of THE Sun at the railway station prior
to his departure for Cherbourg that his visit
to France had been most delightful. Prime
Minister Rouver told the Admiral at Pres-
dent Loul cts breakfast that yesterdays
parade was the finest and most impressive
he had ever seen.