Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-03
TRIBUTE TO SCHLEY
Nation Sorrowing Over Death
of Rear. Admiral.
INTERMENT AT ARLINGTON
Burial Probably Will Be With All
Honors BETTING His Rank :
and Position.

The tribute OF a 'SorrOwing nation will
be paid at the bier of Rear Admiral Win
field Scott Schley when the body of the
naval warrior is lowered to its last rest
ing place at Arlington cemetery. AL
though arrangements for the funeral have
not beel completed. it is thought likely
that he will be buried with ali honors due
his rank and befitting the high position
he held in the regard Of the American
public.
The admirals body will arrive in Wash
ington about o'clock this evening from
New York, where he fell dead while
walking along the street. Mrs. Schley
also is expected to arrive this evening,
and Capt. Frank Schley, the admiral s
eldest son. who is stationed at Fort Lo-
gan. Denver, Col, is.due sofAc time to-
morrow 1t is doubtful if the details of
the funeral will be decided nnfil Capt.
Schley is consulted. - .,.,s
Tn ess it should be the wish of Mrs
Schley and the son that the funeral be
as quiet as possible the ceremonies at
tending the admiral's funeral probably
will be as Impressive as any ever held
in Washington. Six rear admirals with
rank corresponding to that of the dead
officer will act as pallbearers. and three
companies of infantry will form a guard
for the body, in addition to which one
company OF marines will be in line, as
will also q squad OF bluejackets from
the navy.
Societies Would Attend.
Just what action the knights Templar,
Spanish War Veterans and the Army and
Navy Union will take depends upon the
decision of the family. but all three
ORGANIZATIONS Of which he was a mem
Der, will request that representatives be
allowed to attend the funeral.
Admiral Dewey, a personal friend of
Admiral Schley for fifty years was
much shocked when told of his death
and paid high tribute to his worth as
an officer. citizen and friend Secretary
of the Navy Meyer sent a letter of con-
dolence to Mrs Schley as soon as he
heard Of the admiraIs death. Acting
Secretary Of State Adee and Rear Adj
miral r. +. Nicholson, chief Of the
bureau Of navigation, were among those
to pay tribute to Admiral Schley's
memory today.
A letter of coincidence has been sent
to the admirars family by ST. Peters
Commandery, knights of st. John.
Secretary Of the Navy Meyer said
"By the sudden death of Admiral Schley
a
6cer-one who had served since the civil
war, and had filled many competent
positions.
! Admiral Dewey said: Admiral Schley
WAS a warm m-hearted. gallant, chivalrous
| Gentleman The country has lost a
iovaI servant. I have lost a dear friend
| of more than fifty years standing"
Body on Way Here.
NEW YORK, October 3.-The body
of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley,
| IL. S. ", retired, who fell dead on the
street here yesterday, was taken today
| IN Washington, where the sea fighter
will be buried with full naval honors
at Arlington cemetery.
| During the morning hours. many re-
\ tired army and navy officers called
At the hotel to pay their respects to
I the dead admiral Among them were
Cant. Joseph c. Sears. who WAS at the
fidn1ifars side during the naval battle