The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
THE BODY OF JAMES s. SHERMAN LAID TO
 REST WITH SIMPLE
 SERVICES IN UTICA
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 >~-~~~--~--~~~---~~---~~ CTS of the bereaved family. He remained for the services there, which were con ducted by Dr. Holden and then went to the church where the funeral services were held.
 Crowds began to gather in the vicinity of the church before noon and when the doors were finally opened the large audi- torium and spacious galleries were quick 1 ly filled, except those seats which had been set apart for the members of the family, President Taft and the congres sional party. government officials and intimate friends of the vice president. Details of police and firemen, who were on hand to keep the crowds in check. had difficulty in clearing the streets fo- the expected eortege which haaa formed at the sherman home
 The congressional party was among q. e earliest to arrive and was followed by the President and those who had called on Mrs. sherman with him.
 The President and Party
 The President occupied a seat in the NNilltA dioAS oi lilt tnuitD, anu Nllu him sat Attorney General Wickersham, Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor. former Vice Presl- dent Fairbanks and Chairman Hilles of the republican national committee. Im- limediately in their rear were seated Justices Hughes and Pitney of tho United States supreme court Senators Crane, Curtis, Lippett. Penrose. Oliver, Bacon, Works and OGorman, Secretary Bennett of the Senate. and Representa- tives Dalzell, Calder. Jones, Wright, Hairciild and other members of the na- tional House of Representatives. Sena- tor Root was one Of the honorary pall- bearers, and sat somewhat apart from the other national officials.
 Others in the assemblage included former Governors Frank S. Black and Benjamin B. ODell. Jr., and a few members of the New York state legis- lature. Governor Dix was unable to be present, but sent Lieutenant Command CT Eekford c. Mckay. his military sec retary. as his representative.
 The casket, covered with vioiets and lilies of the valley, Twas borne Into the church at 2:3D o'clock and following 1t came Mrs. Sherman, In heavy mourn- iIig, leaning on the arm of her son Rich ara. she was accompanied by other members of the sherman family. All were given seats close to the casket. The Menuelssohn funeral march was played as the body was carried in and deposited immediately in front of the altar. The entire audience rose in si- lence as the bearers made their way to the front. Numerous floral offerings formed an impressive feature. These consisted largely of beautifully and ap- propriately designed wreaths and with them the altar was completely cov- cred.
 The senate sent an immense piece composed largely of orchids, while the house offering was of white roses. There were wreaths from the National Republican league, the employees of the Utica Trust and Deposit company, of W hich MT. sherman was president, the Beta Sigma Phi. the local republican committees. the German ambassador, inc Spanish, Salvadorean. Haytian, Do- lninicans and Guatemalan legations, Sec retary Knox and many others.
 The altar, the galleries and the walls of the church were draped in black broadcloth and rich purple and m American flag was artistically fes- tooned about the front of the altar, but almost hidden by the mass of flowers.
 The religious services conducted by President Stryker were as limited in extent as 1t was possible to make them. They consisted of scriptural readings and a few words of appreciation and prayer ly Dr. Stryker, all closing with benediction by the Rev. R. w. Bro- kaw, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
 The music was directed by Prof. Charles w. Mowry and included appropri- ate organ selections and three hymns. Lead, Kindly Light, z '.Abide With Me- and Nearer. My God. to Thee" The en- tire congregation joined in the last hymn and this formed most impressive part of the service. President Taft and sev- eral of the senators participated in the singing.
 Sermon Is Brief pr. Stryker made no effort to enter up- on eulogy of his deceased friend, but confined himse1f to a few words of praise