The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-30
COLONEL TROTTER'S REMAINS.
Escorted to the Train From State Camp
With Military Honors.

CAMP MURRAY, June 29.-ISpecal last
evening the gloom cast over the camp by the
death OF Colonel Trotter very noticeable.
Every officer and the man realized that this
was a most fitting occasion to show their
respect to their dead comrade. and as q conse-
quence silence reigned. At the first notes OF
TAPS every light went out, and the sentries
Were unmolesied by anyone trying to get in
out The bugier seemed 10 sound an emphasis
In every note of ''taps." and no doubt many an
eye was tear-stained over the solemn occasion
which had come with such sudden force in
their midst.
Last midnight the casket arrived from Ia
coma, and shortly after the remains OF Colonel
Trolter were placed therein. This morning the
casket was deposited on the opposite side of tho
parade grounds under large tent open ut the
ends and the regiments were marched there -
take q last look at their instructor. The casket
was raised so the men could get view OF the
face as they passed. Colonel Trotter was laid
out in full dress uniform aud the look on his
face was peaceful as If he had just fallen into
quiet sleep.
About 1920 the officers who had formed in
line marched up aud took position on the right
of the tent The Second regiment band led the
funeral procession with IL company, OF Van
couver, following Is a guard OF honor. The pail
bearers were; Colonel F. W. Pike. second in
fantry: Colonel Joseph Green. First infantry:
Colonel Garretson, Lieutenant-Colonel Smith.
Lieutersnt-Colonel Hatfield ami Lieutenant
Colonel Scott.
All the commissioned officers of the brigade
acted es an escort of honor. Ad!utant General
o'Brien Colonel Conner ana Colonel Boyd will
accompany the remains - Vancouver, where
they Will be buried with all military honors.
Major Fox and Colonel Boyd hal charge OF the
remains while in camp. In accordance with
General Currys order al. work had ceased in
camp, the guard being mounted witholta band.
As train time was near at hand the funeral
procession, which had formei on the parade
ground. moved on; towards the station, the
band playing a dirse The train pulled IL as
the procession reached the track, and the re-
mains Of Colonel Tr0ttee were placed on board
and whiriei away 20 be .depJsitei III their last
resting place al Vancouver.
The following set OF resolutions were pas ed
~ the second infantry officers this morning:
HKADeUARTxes SECOND REGIMENT. y. C. W.
CAMP MURRAY. June -, l>'2
WHEREAS, Il has pleased AIM ghty God in
! His div ne providence T. remove by dean from
oCr Il DIST our beloved ComrsIe and esteemed
irieni, BreyetC1louel r. + rrotter, Unjle4
states army. whom 10y ASSOCIATION we have
learned 20 love aud reverence ior hs many so.-
dlcTly qualities and more especially tor the
deep interest he has manifested II TIE National
Guari al Washington; aDd
wHEREAS, Ills sudden taking of has east
| gloom over the vnc4mptneat sad sorrow thar
simple words eau but family express, therefore
be il
Kssslraf. That the officers Of the second rag,-
neut ct the Natloasl Guard o. Washington, n
convention BLEED, DO hereby tender their
! sincere snd heartfelt sympathy 70 his family III
their bereavement AMI this iae.r hoAr OK SOY
Rcso.rof That copy Of these rcso, uticns be
puot; bed ia the A~sg GsG N1Fy Journal and the
original pteseutei Il as cersaNcd family.
ksSolltf, Thai copy ~ these rcSo.u Hons %
! spread upon the records of tas regiment ami
inst the officers Wear the usual InoEraius iog
Colonel Second ln.sutry,
And all the o.heers O The Regiment