New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-12-27

of Gen. Lawton, but the attacks5n as
difficult because of thenatural defenses
of the town. @
Gen. LaWton was walking along the
firing line, within 800 yards of small
sharpshooters' trench, conspicuous in
the big white helmet he Away
and a light yellow raincoat. He was
also easily distinguishable because of
his commanding stature. ~.
The sharpshooters directed several
close shots, which clipped the grass
near by. His staff officers called Gen.
Lawton's attention to the danger he
was in, but he only laughed. with his
usual contempt for bullets.
Suddenly he exclaimed: 81 am shot"
clenched his hands in desperate effort
to stand erect, and fell into the arms
of staff officer.
Orderhes rushed across the field for
surgeons. who dashed up Immediately,
but their efforts were useless. The body
was taken to a clump of bushes and laid
upon stretcher, the familiar white
helmet covering the face OF the dead
general. --.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
tains. Col. Lockett took command
when Gen. Lawton fell. 81
Officially Confirmed
Washington, Dec 2O.--The war de-
partment has received the following
official confirmation of the killing of
t Gen .IaWton near San Mateo, Luzon:
! ~ 'Manila-Gen. Lawton, engaged in driv-
ing insurgents from San Mateo section of
country northeast Of Manila killed Instant
ly at $3.50 yesterday morning. A great loss
to us and his country -
(Signed1 .&t+ ~ ''OTIS."
Gen. Lawton's death was a great
shock TO the officers of the war depart
ment, to nearly all of whom he was
known personally. Hitherto his luck in
battle had been marvellous. He had
been in hundreds of skirmishes and
midnight attacks. He was regarded as
a man of action and of splendid cour-
age, but was not considered reckless.
He never exposed his men without due
| consideration of the risks and the stake.
His men knew this and would unhesi-
tatingly follow his lead under what
seemed to be the most desperate con-
ditions. The Indians came to know him
as the most active, vigilant, wary, and
determined of foes, and his pursuit and
capture Of Geronimo, the famous
Apache chieftain, has gone down to
history as one of the most remarkable
campaigns ever undertaken with the
small force in hand
Many Express Sorrow.
Chicago, Dec. 2O.-Dispatches from
various points. are laden with express
sions Of grief at the death of Gen.
Lawton and tributes to his character
| and bravery as a soldier. Such dis
patches are received from ex-Presiderit
Harrison, ex-Secretary Of War Alger,
GOV. Roosevelt, Gen. Charles King, Brig.
Gen. Anderson, of the department. of
the lakes, with headquarters in this
city, and to whose division in the Phil
ippines Gen. Lawton succeeded and
many others.
Was n Good Fighter.
[Gen. LaWton was known as a good fight
er and soldier of experience and ability.
He was born in Toledo, o. and was APP.
pointed to the army from Indiana. He
rived in the union army throughout the
lvil War, having entered the service as
sergeant Of company E, Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry, in April, 1851. He was
=successively promoted until in March, 1865,
he was brevetted colonel for gallant and
merit orious services during the war. He
entered the regular esta blishment in July
1866, as second lieutenant of the Forty-first
infantry (celored), and remained with that
branch of the army until January, 1871. In
September. 1883. he was appointed inspector
general, with the rank of major. At
L HI opening of the War with Spain,
/ President Mckinley appointed him briga-a
der Of sEo1uilt eers and assigned him to the
comma and OF a division of the Fifth army
corps, commanded By Gen. SLATER.
In July, 1893, he was chose sen for til I'm