The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-08-14
POOR MINNIE WARREN,
TEE oRsEoUTEs AT M1DDLEsoRo
THE LITTLE MOTHER AND HER BABE
LAID AWAY IN a CAILD's
COFFIN.

AnurSuay AFTERNOON, with her child
In her arms. The funeral services
were to begin at two o'clock, but
long before that hour So many per-
sons came from Middleboro and ad
joining towns that it was impossible
TO accommodate more than small
portion of them in the house. Min.
ME and her husband, Major Newell,
better known as General Grant, Jr.,
have always made the old homestead
here their home when not travelling.
4 Its plain country farmhouse, about
two miles from Middleboro Centre.
and has been made comfortable for
Minnie's parents by Minnie's money.
Across the way Tom Thumbs coun-
try seat, a pretty French rooted cot
tage, stands on smooth green lawn.
Minnie Warren has always been loved
by the people who knew her when
she was little Huldah Bump, her real
name, and many of those who came
4 to the funeral had had personal ex-
periences of her kindness since she
became famous and wealthy. Sweet
perfumed flowers, beautifully ar
ranged as harps and wreaths, were
brought by these friends, and on a
delicate pillow of roses and passion
flowers Minnie's head lay in the
casket.
THE PARLoR OF DEATH.
At two o'clock the family assem-
bfed in the parlor around the casket.
This was of black walnut, covered
with blne silk velvet, and was lined
with white satin. 1t was the casket
of child of ten years, but as the
friends looked within they saw the
little mother with one arm embracing
the girl baby, whose face lay nestled
close to the mothers bosom. The
mothers head was turned to the ba
by, and the Two seemed quietly sleep
ing. The baby's face was sweet
one, a little dimple remaining in the
chin that even death had not taken
away. No one looked upon the little
mother and child without weeping.
General Tom Thumb sat near the
head of the casket, and by his side
sat his wife, Layinia Warren. On
the other side sat Major Newell, and
he made no effort to control his feel
ings. He wept bitterly as he has al
most without cessation since his wife
died. Besides these, Minnie's father
and mother and her brothers and sis.
ters, all large men and women, were
in the room. They remember Mia-
ME as a daughter and sister, who
shared her wealth with them, rather
than famous little woman. Mrs.
z. I. Barnum and Nlr. Blocker and
his wife, who have travelled with the
Tom Thumb party for fifteen years,
were also present among the chief
mourners.,
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
Soon after two O'clock, the house
being uncomfortably filled, and fully
1000 persons on the lawn outside, a
chant was sung by choir, and the
Reverend Mr.. Dyer made short
prayer. He then spoke of Minnie's
kindness and sweetness of DISPOSE
ton. Mrs. Tom Thumb, as she
heard her sisters tenderness spoken
of, tainted, and was carried from the
room. There was not a dry eye in
the house. After another hymn had
been sung, six young ladies, old
friends and mates of Minnie, took |
their places as pail bearers, and then
the family looked for the last time
upon Minnie's face. General Tom
Thumb could not control his grief,
as he turned from the casket. The
doors were then opened and the PEG
pie passed through the parlor, look
ing for few minutes at the faces of
the mother and child. 1t was two
hours before the last friend had
passed by and the casket closed.
Borne by four young men, the casket
was placed in the hearse, and fol-
lowed by many carriages, taken to
the village cemetery. Here, after
the benediction, the casket was low
cred into the little grave. Many
stood near even after the clergyman
had dismissed them.
Il KNEW SHOULD LIvE--rAKE ME
ANDRocK ME-"
The death of Minnie Warren will
probably end the public appearance
If the Tom Thumb party. Minnie's
leath was undoubtedly caused by her
Maternal love. Had she listened to /;
he advice of the physician sooner, ,
Ter own life might have been saved, !
although her child would have been +,
ost to her. But she would not until
t was too late. During her sickness ,
he seemed to think of nothing but
he baby that she soon hoped to fold
o her bosom. 81 shall live" she t
aid to her sister, Mrs. Southworth; d
nd after her baby was born she said 8
1T n emilia MI knau ehanl.l Luz.