The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-02-13
GOMEZ FUNERAL
Solemn ty Of the Occasion Mar.
red by Queer Act OF Cuban
Officers.

Havana. Feb. 1.-THE Cnoan generals
and soldiers who we're to take part In
the funeral procession Of General Carols
withdrew today because they we're not
allowed to march between Governor Cen
eral Brooke and his stan.
The incident has caused intense feeling
among the Cubauas, who. It "a said, will
probably appeal TO the president.
The entire population OF the city turn
ed out TO do honor to the dead comman-
der. Vast crowds lined the route OF the
funeral procession from the city hail 70
the colon cemetery. distance OF four
mieg.
Everywhere fags were dying at half
mast and every nag wes covered with
crepe. while great quantities Of cloth
were hung over the faces OF buiidinSs,
and doorways were draped.
The crowd was quiet and respectful.
For the nrst time since the American oc-
cupatlon OF Havana armed Cuban troops
were permitted TO enter the city IN a
body. The procession started from The
city hall at half past one. The corteEe
Was headed b. a large number OF patri-
ouc societies and clubs carrying great
banners and hags, q majority Of which
were Cuban. though there was some
American nags. great many women
and members OF the olubs. majority
OF them dressed in black. walked toe en-
tire distance TO the cemetery.
Most OF the girls we're bareheaded. while
the old women were mRnulla.
Following the societies was ne bana Of
the Seventh cavalry regiment. mounted
The mounted band. which was an object
OF curiosity to the populacs, was follow
ed by four troops OF the sevAntb cayslry
In line OF fours. white with dust. rugged
and travel stainei, and six ta,terlea OF
The second artillery. Next came i've luz.
urious. ornate hearses. the hrst drawn by
fourteen caparisoned horsea and the 9TH
ers by eight or ten horses eaen
On an American military caiss5n draDed
with black ana drawn by six black norsea
came the plain casket. orEElmented with
silver. containing the remains OF the dead
general.
After the caisson came the priests, In
gold embroidered yestments, swinging
incense burners ana recitlng prayers.
Governor General Brooke. with Generais
Chanee. Earnest, Humphreys. Of his
STAN, aud the members OF his advisory
council, In carriages. came next followed
by the other members OF the governor
generals star on horseback. lnmeoi e..
ly following were Major General Ludi, p
military governor Of the department %
Havana, aud his stan mounted, ana Ma
jor General Lee. military governor OF the
province OF davaua ane stan. ana had
IL been "a festive occasion the general
would have been loudly cheered.
LINE or TROOPS.
Then followed Commodore B. J. oEom-
well. captain of the port Of Havana; Cap
tain Cook and the officers OF the Brook
iyn and hesolute. Mayor La Coste. Senior
Federico Mora, eva governor OF Havana.
members OF the municipal council with
other municipal officers and secretaries.
with uncovered heaos.
Another troop OF The Seventh cavalry
followed Immediately proceeding aix or
seven companies OF Havana tiremen. Tha
rear OF the procession was composed OF
many patriotic societies and great num-
| Der OF carriages. some OF when went to
the cemetery without occupants in order
TO accommodate those who walked TO the
! pace OF interment.
/ As the caias0n passed the camp OF the
Eighth Infantry. Nt the corner OF Cen
tral Park. that regiment formed and sa-
Iuted and its band played dirEe.
Along the entire liEe OF march the
street iampH were as sign OF mourn
ing.
/ The procession nled through crowded
7 city streets. Here clouds OF dust arose,
choking tAe women on foot, who. never
theless, > odde perseverlngly along. their
/ black clothing whitencd and the dust ly-
Ing thick on their ,ye lRshea and hair.
The coffin was borne into the chapel at
tie cemetery at nelf past four O'Clock
and placed iu front OF the altar amid tall
candles. The crowd packed the ANAL
building TO It's fullest capacity. The ofn-
Glazing priest intoued The service and
sprinkled The oasket with holy water
whiie acoiytes swung incense burners
During the service ia the chapel Genera
Brooke. General Chanee and the othel
American 0fneera stood near tho altar.
Al the conclusion OF the ceremonies. tn.
casket was borne by eignt men 70 IN,
vault the American officers following
A. given signal battery Of the secorT
arti lery stationed near at hand. fred
salute concluding the cereg,ony and tn
return Journey over the dusty road began
II has been officially recommended tha
General Garcias widow wfl be given
position In the department OF agricultur
az a salary Of 81 Wv a year.