, 1892-06-29
DEATH In THE CAMP.
Col. F. E. Trotter the Instructor
Suddenly Expires.
1t Casts a Gloom over the Entire
Camp-The BODY Sent TO VAN
cOuYer with a Guard and Gem
eraI Orders Issued.

ORmp-The Body Sent TO Van.
cOuVer with a Guard and Gen.
eraI orders Issued.
Special to The Tribune
CAMP MURRAY, June 29.-The sudden
and unexpected death of Major F. E. Trot.
ter, U. S. A., the instructor of the national
guard at Camp Murray, cast a cloud Of
gloom over the camp. Major Trotter ex'
pired at 1850 from paralytic stroke with
which he was attacked while standing in
front of brigade headquarters. The stroke
was not looked upon as serious until tow
ard afternoon. Mrs. Ferry, Mrs. o'Brien,
Mrs. Gauetson and Miss Trotter, his
daughter, were faithful watchers at the
bedside. Death came in the afternoon,
and orders were Immediately issued from
headquarters suspending all parades and
exercises until further orders.
The remains were removed to the hos
pital tent, were placed in a handsome
black casket and were guarded throughout
the night by volunteers from the Second
regiment. The remains were attired in
full dress, and the casket was draped with
ers. Each member of the brigade viewed
the remains. Major Trotter's features
were in a perfect state of preservation.
His face was frightened with an apparent
smile, and his finely cut features were as
natural and his color as clear as ever in
life.
The remains were placed on the II 80
train for his home in Vancouver. They
we're accompanied to Vancouver by Gener-
al O'Brien, Colonel Boyd, of Spokane, and
Captain Coiner, of Tacoma. The pail bear
ers to the train were: Colonel e. w. Pike,
Colonel Joseph Green, Colonel Garretson,
Lieutenant Colonel Smith, Lieutenant
Colonel Hatfield and Lieutenant Colonel
Scott. The commissioned officers of the
command acted as an honorary escort on
the way to the train, and were followed by
the entire command. Company H accom-
panied the remains to Vancouver, as a mil
itary escort.
The general quiet which relgned over the
entire camp last night, indicated the high
esteem and respect with which Major Trot-
ter was held by the guard. At the last
sound of the taps every light was out. The
general spirit Of gayety which marks the
evening hours, was absent, and the sOlem-
nifty of the occasion was marked by the
unusual quiet. Not challenge was made
by the guard.
Resolutions of respect were passed by
regiments and the cavalry battalion. The
routine exercises of the camp will be sus-
pended, and the sham battle will not take
place as was intended. Major Trotter had
formulated all the plans for the battle.
Pay rolls and vouchers were sent in to-
day, and the boys will be paid off on
Thursday. The priVates and non-cOmmis-
stoned officers get S1.50 per day, and the
commissioned officers are paid $500 per
daY. Camp break ks on Friday
General order No. IL was issued from the
national guard headquarters this morning,
and is as follows:
CAMP FERRY, June %, 1892.
With profound sorrow the commander
in-chief announces to the national guard,
the death of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Frederick E. Trotter, major oath United
States infantry, at Camp Murray, on Tues
day, June %, 1892 at 4 :53 PM, of cerebral
acter, sterling qualities as a man and sol
dier endeared him to all who enjoyed his
acquaintance, and especially the national
guard of this state, which has so often prof
tied by his careful, earnest and intelligent
instructions. He had peculiar affection
for the military. Every effort toward ad-
Yancement met his prompt approval, while
every unsoldierly act hurt him. His ser
vices to his country are eminent and have
recently been rewarded by the promotion
so faithfully earned.
The summons of the great commander
has called to himself one of the brightest
soldiers and most earnest Christian gen
tlemen.
The heartfelt sympathy of the national
guard of this state Is tearfully extended to
the bereaved family of our deceased COM
rade and to the loving care of Him who
''tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" we
commend them.
By order of the commander-in-chief.
Official r. G. O'BRIEN,
B. w. CoINER, Adjutant General.