Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

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general L. S. A; Maj Jefferson r. Kean.
Col. George f. Pond, Mai. Chauncey B.
Baker Brig Cen Andrew s. Burt, U. S. A,
retired. and Brig. Gen Edward M. HAYES
l. :. A. retired. all of whom. except Gen
erals Burton and Hayes, were members of
General Lees Ith Army Corps during the
Spanish American war.
The train pulled out of the station
promptly at l o clock.
The funeral services at the church We're
attended by very distinguished gathering
Among those present were Col. John A. 5.
Messy; Col. Hilary A. Herbert ex-Secre-
tary of the Navy; Admiral Winfield Scott
Schiey and large delegation from the
Sons of Confederate Veterans, the r. E.
Lee and Stonewal chapters of the Daugh-
tiers of the confederacy and the Southern sra
Cross. There were few Virginians In the
District who were not in attendance.
Services in Epiphany Church.
The arrangements for the services here
were made yesterday. At the time Of the
generals death 1t was not thought there
would be any services here, unless the
burial took place at Arlington Saturday
night. when Mrs. Lee arrived, plans were
made to take the remains to Richmond
yesterday afternoon. This would not per-
nit the arrival in Richmond to be made
Mayor Mccarthy were disappointed at the
decision, and upon the representations
made by these gentlemen reinforced by
requests made by General Burton, Major
Eean and Captain Niche of the army, Mrs
Lee agreed to postpone the departure until
this afternoon. and so time the services
as to permit the arrival of the remains In
Richmond in daylight.
After this had been decided 1t was ar
ranged to hold services at Epiphany
Church. Rev. DR.. Randolph Mckim the
rector of the church, was an oncer IN
General Lees regiment al the outbreak OF
the civil war and the two were close per-
sonal friends. Epiphany was selected as
the church for the services because OF this
fact and because General Lee and his
family had frequently attended divine SER
vice there.
After these details had been decided upon
by Mrs. Lee the matter of arranging for
the funeral here and at Richmond was
taken up by General Burton. Major Kean
and Captain Niche with Governor Willard.
Mayor Mccarthy and Col Jo Lane stern OF
the governors staff. The army ofncers
communicated with the officials of the war
Department. and associated with them
Major General Gillespie. acting CHIEF OF
staff who assumed the direction of affairs
the funeral escort were made up, and the
necessary orders were issued
Seventh Cavalry Pallbearers.
detail OF eight non-commissoned Of
ficers of the 9TH Cavalry, who acted as
body bearers here, left on the train with
the remains, and. it is understood. will
act as body bearers during the services in
Richmond. At Alexandria a guard of
honor from the Alexandria Light Infantry.
Company G, 10th Virginia Volunteer Militia,
boarded the train and took charge of the
body This company will be relieved a.
Fredericksburg by thel Washington Guards,
Company l., 10th Virginia Volunteer Militia.
At Richmond the funeral party VIII be met
BY an imposing military escort, whicI. viii
include all the militia companies in the city
and details from the camps OF confederate
veterans. Six veterans from the X. +. Lee
Camp of Richmond boarded the funeral
train al Alexandria.
Program in Richmond.
The funeral services in Richmond will be
held Thursday. it is understood. This date
was selected instead of Tuesday, was at
first announced. in order that Lieut. George
Mason Lee of the 18th Cavalry, who was on
his way to the Philippines, might reach
Richmond in time to attend the services.
He is hurrying east now and will be in the
city Wednesday evening: Two OF General
Lees daughters, Mrs Rhea and Miss Vir-
gnia Lee, will meet the remains IN Rich
mond this evening, and the third daughter,
Mrs. Brown. wife of Lieut. Brown of the
7th Cavalry. sailed from San Francisco Sat
urday~ Con the Philippines. The other son.
Lieut. Fitzhugh Lee, jr., is on duty with
the 18th Cavalry in the Philippines.
The casket containing the remains of Gen.
Lee removed from Providence Hospital
yesterday and placed in the Sunday school
room at Epiphany Church. This morning it
was removed to the church auditorium
A guard of honor from the local camps of
Confederate Veterans was placed over the
body as soon as 1t arrived at the church.
After the remains had been placed in posi-
ton in the church the floral tributes that
had been sent in were banked around 1t.
There were many beautiful pieces one OF
the handsomest being from the White
House. bearing the cards of the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt. This was one of the
first DiPCeS 10 arrive,
The flowers poured in all day from all
sources and by the time the services began
the chancel rail was completely hidden.
Letters and kilograms Received.
Mrs. Lee has received hundreds of letters
and kilograms of coincidence, some of which
follow
Brooklyn. y. VI join my hearts SYM
pathy and sorrow with the thousands who
mourn with you over the loss of our gallant
comrade. / have known admired and re-
vered him for more than fifty years.-Jo-
seph Wheeler.
Meridian. Miss.-The United Confederate
Veterans Association sends tender sympa-
thy In your greatest life sorrow. Every liv-
Ing confederate soldier grieves with you in
the death of your gallant and distinguished
husband.-Gen. Stephen Dill Lee.
New York. n. WY family joins me in
heartfelt sympathy for you and yours in
your sorrow.-Nellie Grant Sartoris.
Richmond, Va.-Accept my deepest sym
patty. All Virginia mourns with you In
your loss. Nothing but illness prevents my
presence at the bier of your illustrtous hus-
bsnd.-Andrew J. Montague, governor of
Virginia.
Stanton. ya.-Stonewan Jackson Camp.
Confederate Veterans, OF which Gen. Lee
was honorary and honored member, ex-
presses 10 you and his family its tender
sympathy.
Newburg, n. with much sympathy
Brig. Gen. H. c. Hasbrouk.
(iAdsden, Ala,-E,mma SensOn CamD No.
go. United Confederate Veterans tenders
deepest sympathy.-R. a. Dunlop.
Richmond. Va.-The Richmond Chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy. send loving
sympathy in your sorrow.-Mrs. N. v. Ran
dolph.
polis.-You have our sincerest
sympathy In your great loss. Our hearts
are with you.-Harry s. New.
Lynchburg, Va.-Virginia's Daughters of
the Sonfederacy mourn with you.-M Ruth
Jennings. president.
NeS York-In behalf of the Georgia So
ciety OF the City of New York. extend to
you and your family sincere sympathy
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