Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-20
Special to rimes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Fc-t Dodge. Oct. 20.-The funeral of
the late Senator Dolliver was held to-
day. During the night many distin-
guished friends Of the deceased reached
the city. including the congressional
delegation, Senator Cummins, Governor
Carroll and state officials. DR.. c. M.
Stewart, OF Evanston, ILL.,, was chosen
to pronounce the eulogy. President w.
F. King, OF Cornell College, Mount Ver-
in which the late senator was inter-
ested and for which he did much.
City Throneed With Mourners.
With special trains on the Illinois
Central and the Chicago Great Western
during the early morning hours, and
extra accommodation on the regular
trains Of the Minneapolis & st. Louis
and the Fort Dodge, Des Moines &
Southern, the city was filled with
strangers almost at the break Of day,
while all of the hotels of the city were
filed to capacity on Wednesday night.
During the early morning hours farm
ers in their automobiles, in carriages
and every other means of conveyance
began to arrive. among them being the
gray haired patriarchs who had known
Jonothon Prentis ;Dolliver when, fresh
from college and with small number of
law books-practically his only pos
session dn this world-he had come to
Fort Dodge to practice law. and who
had watched his career and seen him
rise TO become one of the most promi-
nents men 0f the nation and the most
llustfiots son OF his adopted state.
There were also those who had fought
by the side OF the late senator in the
great political battles of the state and
nation and who loved him as q brother.
And also among those who came to the
city today to pay homage to his mem
5ory were the mothers who loved to
point to him as an example Of all that
was, good. all that was noble and that
mothers heart could desire. and who
had asked their sons to take him as
example in life.
Congressional Delegation Comes.
The senatorial committee, appoint
ed by Vice-President Sherman. and
consisting of Senator A. B. Cummins,
chairman. Of Iowa, Senator Stephen
b. AEikins, West Virginia, Senator
Moses G. Clapp, Minnesota, Senator
Knute Nelson, Minnesota, Senator
BENJAMIN F. Shively. Indiana, Senator
T. H. Paynter, Kentucky, Senator v. c.
Burrows. Michigan. Senator Joseph
w. Bailey. Texas. Senator John Ksan,
New Jersey and the house committee
appointed by Speaker Joseph G. Can
non. and consisting Of William Nc
Kinley. Illinois. Charles E. Townsend,
Michigan, James II. Davidson, Wis
consin. James 7. Lloyd, Missouri,
Charles - Scott. Kansas. Andrew J.
Vo!stead. Minnesota, John E. Andrus,
New York. E. H. Hinshaw, Nebraska. a.
Charles H. Burke. South Dakoto,
Nicholas Longworth, Ohio, Swaser
Shirley, Kentucky. Lincoln Dixon. IN
diana. reached the city at 1880
o'clock today over the Illinois Central.
The Iowa legislative committee also
arrived during the morning hours.
while politicians from all parts Of the
state came in countless number to
pay last tribute to the fallen leader.
one who had fought the good fight
and had been summoned to that re-
ward which We are taught the faith
ful are to inherit.
- View Dead Friends Face.
During ID Wednesday afternoon from,
= to 8, Wednesday, evening from z to9
and today from 10 o'clock in the morn
ing to I in the afternoon, fully 10000
people passed for a last view Of the
face Of Jonathan r. Dolliver. The crush
was so great that the crowd was ham
died with great difficulty. During the
time the remains were lying in state
they were guarded by twelve non-com-
missioped OFFICERS from Company e.,
Fifty Sixth regiment. Iowa National
Guards, according to the orders which
had been issued by Col. w. T. Chant
land, commanding the regiment.
orief Services at Home.
Tho services at the Dolliver home
were brief. consisting only OF prayer
by Rev. W. III, Spence. pastor Of the
First Methodist church The funeral
procession LETT the house at 1: 80 Fol-
lowing was the order Of march:
The clergy. Bishop william F. Nc
Dowell and Rev. Mr.. Spence.
Military escort, consisting of bat
talon composed Of Companies G, G.,
and I. Fifty-sixth. and K, Of the Fifty
third regiments. commanded by Maj.
n. p. Hyatt.
Senate scommittee.
House committee.
state legislature
Active pail bearers, hearse and FAM
lily.
visitors.
The procession moved north from
the home on Central avenue to Sew
.enth, to the ermory.
MANY Guleelee pronsuneed.
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