Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
SIMPLE RTESSAID
/ AT HERR|CK'SB|ER
Nation Grieves as Body of
Ambassador Goes to Rest
at Cleveland.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. t
CLEVELAND. April 15.-America
said farewell here today to its dis
tinguished and beloved Ambassador to
France, Myron T. Herrick.
Impressive rites in Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral marked the close Of a
career that had led Mr. Herrick from
Ohio farm boy to one of the highest
posts of trust In his country's service.
Draped with the flags Of many ma
tons. the cfancel, with its tall, lighted
candles, cast a somber glow upon the
casket at its front. Atop the unopened
coffin was a black satin pillow, bear
ing the medal of the Legion Of Honor
At the foot was large silver palm
Both decorations were expressions OF
tribute from France to the Ambassador
whom it looked upon as an adopted
son.
The solemnity Of the service was
heightened by its simplicity There
was neither sermon nor flowers. The
vested choir sang Nearer My God to
Thee, Lead Kindly. Light" and abide
With Me-" "a.
Hundreds Wait in Rain.
Only half an hour was required for
the service. Then the mourners fled
slowly out, led by the bereaved. Be-
hind marched pallbearers, selected from
the National Guard and Militia.
1t was raining lightly as the casket
appeared at the door. Nevertheless
hundreds, unable to gain admission to
the church, were waiting on both sides
of Euclid avenue, to see the procession
start on its way to the grave in Lake
View Cemetery.
Appearance of the casket was the sig
Y1oI 14A - dpa~
sabers and present arms. They re-
manned at attention until the body was
placed In the hsarse.
Then wheeling into line across the
avenue. the Cavalry formed itself into
guard Of honor, to lead the way to
the cemetery.
Standing 20 PAGES apart, 1000 police
men and firemen on each side Of the
route stood guard and saluted as the
cortege passed. 80
BY 10 O'Clock the cathedral was filed
with mourners, admitted only on pres
entation of invitations. -.
Every pew was occupied as the slow
tempo organ professional opened the
service promptly at 1890. rrr.
Seated up front, facing the casket,
were the Ambassadors son, Parmely
mely, IT,, and o. r. Herrick, aged
Herrick;. Mrs. Herrick. their son, Par
brother of the Ambassador.
Nearby sat Col Lindbergh and Count
De Sartiges, official representative Of
France. .. ..-.
Others close to the mourners' pew
we're Postmaster General Walter F.
Brown, representing President Hoover;
William r. Castle, jr., Of the Depart
ment of State; David S. ingalls,, Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy; the Governor
Myers Y. Cooper of Ohio and his staff,
Maj. Gen. Dennis E. Nolan and Lieut..
Col. Harry Harley of the United States
Army.
Further back were the representatives
OF civic organizations, city officials and
members of religious and military
bodies.
Right Rev William A. Leonard, bishop
of the Episcopal diocese Of Ohio, led the
reading Of the service, assisted by
Bishop Coadjutor Warren L. Rogers and
Dean Francis s. White.
simultaneously with the first notes of
the organ, Cleveland paused in respect
to the memory Of him who. although
serving in foreign land, called this city
his home. The wheels of industry came
to full stop. School children suspend.
ed their lessons. Thousands slowed In
prayer. for the full I'VE minutes Of hon..
dye dSAe0 ny pIOCldltoCton o. tAe mhyOKs
Body Returned Home. -
The body of the Ambassador had been
returned to his fellow townsmen yes
ierday. Dispatched with the grief Of
two nations, the casket was taken from
the special train from New York by
friends and placed in Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral. .
It was the end of the long journey
from Paris and New York, where the
French and American governments had
accorded him the recognition of be-
loved friend and distinguished servant.
Cleveland. knowing intimately Of his
early struggles, gathered to mourn him
quietly as son.
The train arrived at the 1o5th Street
Station. Five thousand persons stood
about in the bright cold sunshine to-
pay their respects to the Ohio farm bay
who had made his first appearance In
public life nearly half century ago as
Cleveland councilman.