New Britain herald., 1925-07-30
MILITARY ESCORT WILL ACCOMPANY W.L. BRYAN'S BODY But Services at Arlington Cenle- tery Will Be Of Modified
 Nature
NATIONALLY PROMINENT
 MEN HONORARY BEARERS
Remains of Great Commoner Today Lie In State At the Chancel of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Where In Life He Often Sought Divine Guidance,
By The Associated Press.

NhurCH where In Itfe He Often
 Sought Divine Guidance. By The Associated Press
 | Washington, July 3o.-A military escort will accompany the body of William Jennings Bryan to the grave and he will be buried with military ceremonies but without the firing of the customary farewell salute.
 Three batteries of field artillery, dismounted, will meet the funeral cortege at the gates of Arlington National cemetery. and escort 1t to the place of burial.
 Plans Worked Out Today
 As a colonel in the Spanish-Ameri- can war, Mir. Bryan would be en- titled to an escort of full regimental strength If the complete military ceremony were carried out. The modified program was agreed upon after the arrival of Mrs, Bryan to- day. however, as calculated to bear testimony of his service in the uni form, and at the same time 10 re- fleet his firm devotion 10 the cause of peace.
 The artillery units tentatively selected as the guard of honor are batteries A, B and C of the sixteenth field artillery, stationed at Fort Myer. The third cavalry hand, also from Fort Myer. will take a place in the cortege, and an army bugler has been assigned 10 sound taps.
 At the grave the American Legion body bearers will be replaced by a detail of non commissioned officers of the regular army.
 Honorary Bearers
 The honorary pail bearers at the funeral will be:
 Senator George ". Norris of Ne braska; Senator Henry r. Ashurst of Arizona; Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee; Senator Morris Shep' pard of Texas; Representative Wil. liam A. Cldfeld of Arkansas; Jo. sephus Daniels of North Carolina former secretary of the navy; Charles A. Douglas Of Washington Clem Shaver of West Virginia. and 1 Colonel P, H. Callahan of Louis vile, Ky.
 At the chancel where many times he sought Divine guidance in his public service William Jennings Bryan received parting benediction today from the people of the na- tionaI capital.
 Taken To Church
 Brought here from Tennessee where he died Sunday. his body was taken just before noon to the New York Avenue Presbyterian church, to lie in state until noon tomorrow. Then. after short religious service, 1t will be entombed at Arlington with military honors.
 Long before the bronze Casket reached the little red brick place Of worship, nestled in a triangle where New York avenue meets H street in the heart of the downtown district, reverent crowds had gathered to pay tribute to the Commoner. While they waited another group had filed before his bier and looked upon his serene features as he lay for little time In an undertaking parlor in an other part of the city.
 Details Of Police
 Special details of police were placed about the church 10 divert traffic and 10 guide the continuous slow procession that tramped in at the door and past the silent figure at the altar. Half of the top of the casket had been removed, and an American flag draped the remainder.
 Until after the church services to- morrow, this flag was to be the only emblem of his service 10 his coun- try, but plans approved by his widow during the forenoon insured that a military touch would be given to his actual burial, in remembrance of the days when he wore the uniform Of q colonel of volunteers during the Spanish war.
 Long Lines Passes
 The line of men and women that had formed to the north of the church began 10 pass through the east entrance as soon as the doors were thrown open. IL moved down the long aisle to the chancel, back again 10 the main entrance, and down a winding stairway to make is exit from a door on New York avenue.
 The first to pass by the body was Senator AShurst of Arizona. one of those selected as an honorary pail beareR
 While the long procession was 1 passing. Dr. Sizoo pastor of the church visited Mrs Bryan at her hotel and announced that the church services tomorrow would be one of extreme simplicity. He said he would preach no sermon, but would deliver a few brief remarks
 Service At 8 r. N.
 The service will begin al 5 ?. m. eastern standard time, and will be broadcast hy radio Fifteen minutes earlier the church auartette will sing as a prelude, Mir. Bryan's hymns, Lead Kindly Light" and "One 1 Swcetly Solemn Thought" The former Uas the favorlte also of Pres i ident Mckinley. and was sung at his request at his funeral
 State Dept. to Attend
 Secretary Kellogg sent word to the family today that he and the three assistant secretaries of the state department. at the head oi which the comnnoner served for two
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