Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

iiso paIeHeuueu through the building
where the body was laid, and many
tear fell from the eyes of men who had
long followed the intrepid Lawton. The
entire command was stricken with grief
as though each man had suffered
personal loss.
THE GENERALS FAMILY.
Owing to the condition OF the country,
which is impossible so far as vehicles
are concerned. the remains could not be
Drought to Mania to-day. Mrs. Lnwton
and the children are living in a govern
mcnt residence formerly occupied by a
spanish General. San Mateo lies be-
tween high mountain behind, and a
broad, shallow stream in front, with
vide sandbars, which the insurgent
trenches and the buildings command.
Inc Americans were compelled to ford
the river under fire. 1t was while they
were lying IN the rice fields and vollcy-
ing across preparatory to passing the
stream that General Lawton was shot
All except the officers were behind
cover staff officer was wounded
ABOUT the same time, and one other Off
Ger ana seven men were wounded.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
tains.
Colonel Lockett took command when
General Lawton fell
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
General Lawton was known as a good
ilgnter and soldier of experience and
apility. lie served in the Union army
throughout the civil war. having en-
tered the service as sergeant of Com
p,thy f. Ninth Indiana Volunteer In
iahtry, IN April, 1861. In March, 1866,
ne was brevetted colonel for gallant
ana meritorious service during the war.
re entered the regular establishment
IN july. 1866 as second lieutenant of
the torly-first Infantry (colored) and
remained with that branch Of the army
uhtil january 1871, when he was trans
Ierreu to the Fourth Cavalry. with
which he remained until Septenber
1888, when he was appointed inspector
general, With the rank of major. Later
ne was promoted to the rank, of lieu
| tenant colonel and held that rank until
the opening of the war with Spain.
wnen President Mckinley appointed
signed him to the command of n diwi-
SION OF the Fifth Army Corps, com
manded by General Shafter. He served
with distinction in the operations no.
fore Santiago.
CAREER IN PHILIPPINES.
On General Lawtons arrival in Ma
MIA, III February last, he relieved Cen
erai Anderson in command of the reg
uiar troops. IIe captured Santa Cruz,
az the extreme end of the lake near
Manila, April 10th. This place. which
was Filipino stronghold, fell into
the hands of General Lawton's expe-
dition after some sharp fighting, which
formed one of the anost Interesting
battles of the war
The Generals next hard fighting
took place in his attack on San Rafael.
Atter the capture of San Isidro by
General Lawton, President Mckinley
sent him n CiSn1tch nf tai, 81
1t was announced June LIST, that Gen
eral Lawton had been placed in com
nand of the defense OF Manila and
the troops forming the line around the
city. Early in October. General Law
ton was engaged In dispensing the in
surgcnts and cutting off the commune
cation maintained by them between
Bacoor and linus. by the means of
the road between those places. He was
successful in clearing the country OF
The FilipInos.
General Lawton and General Young
arrived at Arayat October 10Th with n
force OF about 5000 men. He next made
his headquarters ut Cabanatuan. About
the middle of November the wherea-
bouts of General Lawton and Young
on account of the rapidity OF their
movements, became almost as mystic
rious as that of Aguinaldo.
The General was at Tayaug on De-
cember 1st. his troops having captured
large quantities OF insurgent supplies.
Later he returned to Manila and start
ed to capture San Mateo, where he was
shot and killed.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Washington. D. c., Dec. 19-The War
Department tonight received the fol-
lowing official confirmation of the kill
ing OF General Lawton near San Ma
teo, Luzon:
"Manila.-General Lawton engaged in
driving insurgents from San Maeto
section of country northeast Of Manila
killed instantly at $50 yesterday morn
ing. a great loss to us and his country
"OTIS"