Dr. Paxton read that part of the service beginning, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and the quartet sang the beautiful hymn of Cardinal Newman, “Lead, Kindly Light, Amid the Encircling Gloom.” Then the Rev. Mr. Terry read the second part of the burial service, at the conclusion of which Chancellor MacCracken offered prayer as follows:
“O, Father, Thou only art perfectly wise, kind, just, true and good. Therefore it is that our hearts turn to Thee in this trying hour. Strengthen us now. Quicken our hearts in faith, that we may strive to be like Thee. Make us, as Thou hast commanded us to be, steadfast and immovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.
“O Father, pity those that mourn here. Have special compassion on the children of this home, whom Thou hast sorely grieved. Because Thou hast taken from the children of this family both father and mother, do Thou comfort them, Thou Divine Comforter. Grant unto them faith, hope and love, Thy Divine special gifts. Grant unto these bereaved ones the peace which this world, with all its treasures, does not give.”
“Nearer, My God, to Thee” was then sung, after which Dr. Paxton announced that the services would be concluded at the grave in Woodlawn cemetery the following day by Chancellor MacCracken.
He invited those present to take a look at their departed friend, whose soul had gone to its Maker. The line formed in the rear of the parlor and marched slowly by the casket, the upper part of the cover of which had been removed.
Among those who attended the services were the following:
Representing the Manhattan Elevated Company—Second Vice-President and General Manager F. K. Hain, Secretary and Treasurer D. W. McWilliams, Julien T. Davies and Charles A. Gardiner, the company’s counsel.
Representing the Western Union Telegraph Company—President Norvin Green, Vice-President and General Manager Thomas T. Eckert, Vice-Presidents John Van Home and Robert C. Clowry, Treasurer R. H. Rochester, and William B. Somerville, Superintendent of the Press Service.
Representing the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company—First Vice-President and General Manager S. H. H. Clark, Assistant General Manager George C. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer A. H. Calef, Local Treasurer D. S. H. Smith, General Auditor C. G. Warner, General Attorney for Western States B. P. Waggener, General Solicitor A. G. Cochran, and John C. Wands.
Representing the Union Pacific—Vice-President E. F. Atkins, Director Frederick L. Ames, Secretary Alexander Miller, Treasurer James G. Harris, and Controller Oliver W. Mink of Boston, and Director Joseph H. Millard of Omaha.