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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
lUamt to Join Beers.

New York, Dec 2O-The office of the
Orange Free State consulate here are
visited every day by large number of
men who want to so to the Transvaal
and join the Beers. Charles D. Pierce,
the consul of the Free State, refers
them to Dr. Hendrick Muller. the
Orange Free State minister at The
Hague. Before starting for Holland,
however, many of them visited George
w. Vansicler at his office in Broadway.
Most of the men who apply to Mr..
Pierce, to judge by appearances, are
rough men with little or no money, be-
longing to the laboring class. But as
there are not a few who are educated
and have had some military experience,
Mr.. Pierce said frankly that he was
referring these men to DR.. Muller, who,
he added, saw that they arrived in the
Transvaal When asked how it was
possible to get the men into the Trans
Vaal at the present time, he said that
they were taken into the country by
way of Delagoa bay.
Must Go In Disgrace.
Some of he men who came to see Mr..
Pierce today asked whether it would be
necessary for them to go in disguise.
Mr. Pierce replied that it would not.
Mr.. Pierce was asked who paid the ex-
uenses of the men to The Hague.
"They paid their own expenses" he
said. .'Some body in the city, though,
is furnishing them with money to get
70 the Transyaal. / don't know who it
is 1 do not know whether it is a So
ciety or an individual
How many men have been here so
far9', Mr.. Pierce was asked
Il, can't say" he replied. Hun
dreds of them. Dozens of them come
in here every day. A good many of
them are Beers. Some are Hollanders,
and Scandinavians. There have been
. great many Germans here who have
served as officers in the German army
/ receive a great many letters also
from people who want to go to the war,
a great many from surgeons who offer
their services and L get letters every
day from people who have some Won
derful Invention by which they say they
can blow up the whole British navy"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
NEWS Or TIL DA1.

able man, the very flower of American
manhood. His power determination,
simplicity straightforwardnes and intui-
i've sympathy made a combination of
qualities peculiarly effective for dealing
with Orientals
From the moment of his arrival in
Mania he enjoyed the confidence and
aHection of Americans, as he. soon won
R Ill; only the fear, but the respect of the
,s.ii Fighter though he was, no
man more Loyalty or cordially adopted the
pollcy of conciliating the Filipinos. That
GEAR mind and sound heart soon dis
eerhed that force was not the sole 'solu-
non OF our problem there. He heartily
duNocated displacement of military power
" CIVIL government in which the natives
should manage their own affairs through
out all the regions in which American
sovereignty has been established.
HAD he lived, / think no man would
nave contributed more TO the pacification
OF the tlilplnos, which is the grave prob
lem now confronting US. But it has been
otherwise decreed. The heros work is
zone. The nation mourS and has ample
cause 10 mour him. | lay my wreath
lovingly and reverently on his bier, and
my heart goes out in deepest sympathy
TO his noble wife. who with her father
less children. is now so desolate and sor-
roWtul in the Philippines"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
FUND FOR MRS. LAYTON.
VIII Raise the Mortgage On Property
In California.

Washington, Dec. 20.-A general order
was issued from the war department to-
day announcing the death of General
Lawton 10 the army officials and paying
appropriate tribute to his worth 1t is
the intention OF the officials to have the
remains brought to the United States for
fnal interment but it is not known when
this can be done
General Lawton died a poor man. al
though but few beyond his circle of i'm
mediate friends knew of the small pecuni-
airy return that had come to him from
his life work in behalf of his country.
Therefore some of these friends have
lnougnL proper now to come to the aid
OF his FAMILY as is shown by the follow
ing statement addressed to the American
Washington, Dec. 90 1899: Major Cen
eral Henry w. Lawton, United States
Nolunteers, whose death occurred at San
Mateo. island of Luzon, on Dec Is. 1888
has left little but his good name as "a
legacy TO his wife and children. A. piece
of property purchased by him as a home
IN California has a mortgage of half the
purchase price still outstanding and un-
Hquidated. The undersigned have volun-
tarlly associated themselves together for
the purpose of raising funds to pay off
the indebtedness. Contributions viii be
thankfully received by them, and be de-
voted 10 the object hereina bove set forth.
The aid of the newspapers of the coun-
try is requested.
Contributions will be received bv any
one of the following:
H. c. Corbin,
"Adjutant General, Washington, D. C.
JOHN F. WESTON,
Acting Commissary General, Wash
ington.
WILLIAM LUDLOW.
Brigadier General, Havana. Cuba.
WILLIAM r. SHAFTER,
Major General. San Francisco
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
Death Of caWtcrl
Causes Sorrow

Manila. Dec. 2O.-Major General Law
toms body was brought from San Ma
teo to Manila this afternoon, his staff
and a squadron OF cavalry acting as es-
cort. 1t was found necessary to bridge
the river.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence here, a mansion formerly
occupied By a Spanish general. The
b ody has been placed temporarily in a
vault in El Pace cemetery, where many
Of the American soldiers; have been in
TERED, and a guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her four children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States, the remains will be ia
ken on a transport with an escort Of
officers for final interment, as is
thought probable here, in Arlington
cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow in Manila. No Ameri-
can officer had greater popularity
among all ranks, and in his dealings
with the natives he commanded their
respect and confidence to remarkable
degree. The mayors whom he installed
III the neighboring towns are arranging
TO attend the funeral in a body.
Work Of Lawton.
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution Of the plan of campaign in
North LuZon, which has scattered the
insurgents from San Isidro to the Gulf
OF Lingayen. That section of the is
land which had to be traYerSed during
the very worst season Of the year pre-
sented difficulties considered by all ac-
Quainted With it to be almost unsur-
mountable, but General Lawton thor
L, ! A.
him.
When he reached Taug and found
that the other division had not arrived
be went through to Dagupan on his
own responsibility, and although he i'm
posed great hardships upon his men.
has invariably shared their lot cheer
fully.
Thirteen Americans Wounded.
Thirteen Americans, including three
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment at San Mateo, where General
Lawton was killed. Captain Breckin-
ridges wound is not considered danger
GUS, although the bullet penetrated his
arm and side.
1t is estimated that the insurgents
numbered 500, and that half of them
were armed with rifles. The Ameri-
cans numbered 1,300, but the command
had been much depleted by sickness.
The wagon train found the roads i'm
passable and was obliged to return. The
insurgents retreated to the northeast,
leaving six dead.
They have other forces near Taytay.
This region, although close to Manila,
has proved the most difficult from
which to diSlodge the enemy. It is now
reported that the insurgents intend to
concentrate at Santa Cruz, La Guna
province, and in the district east of La
Guna de Bay.
The American secret service reports
that Aguinaldo has joined the Mar
quina force.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
NOBODY KNOWS BUT MOTHER.


How many buttons are missing today?
Nobody knows but mother.
How many, playthings are strewn in her
Nobody knows but mother
How many thimbles and spools has she
How many burns on each fat. little Est?
How many bumps to be cuddled and
Nobody knows but mother.
How many hats has she hunted today?
Nobody knows but mother
Carelsssly hiding themselves in the hay,
How many handkerchiefs willfully
strayed,
How How many ribbons for each, little maid,
Nobody knows but mother
How many muddy shoes all in a row?
Nobody knows but mother
How many stockings 10 darn, do you
Nobody knows but mother.
How many little torn aprons to mend,
How many hours Of toll must she spend,
What is the time when her days work
Nobody knows but mother
How many lunches for Tommy and Sam?
Nobody knows but mother.
Cookies and apples and blackberry jam,
Nobody knows but mother.
Nourishtng dainties for every sweet
tooth
Toddling Dottie or digni1zed Ruth.
How much love sweetens the labor, for
sooth?
Nobody knows but mother
How many cares does a mother heart.
know?
Nobody knows but mother
How many joys from her mother-love
gov?
NOBODY knows but mother.
How many prayers by each little white
bed,
How many tears for her babes has she
she'd
How many kisses for each curly head?
Nobody knows but mother.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
TRIBUTES TO LAYTON.
High Expressions of Regard From
Root and Long.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Fair
banks saw the president today in re-
gard to. the return of General Law
toms body to the United States. The
senator suggested that the funeral ser
vices be given something of a national
character. Secretary Root made the
following statement in regard to the
death of General Lawton:
1T is seldom that a loss can be called
irreparable as in the case of General
Lawtons death. Because he NOT only
possessed the highest soldierly quail
ties, but the process of selection by ac-
tual experience had brought about uni
versal recognition of these qualities.
while he was in the full vigor of lifei
so that the opportunity for great use
funess and the highest commands lay
before him. He had not merely the
quality of courage, but the quality Of
command which inspired his troops
with his indOmitablc viii and disre-
gard of danger. When the story of his
march through central and northern
Luzon. in the autumn of 1899, comes
to be written, believe that the crown
ing achievement of his life of strenu-
Gus and noble service will be deemed to
add luster to American arms and Sc
cure for him an enduring place as one
of the heroic figures of American his
tory"
Secretary Long has uttered the fol-
lowing tribute to General Lawton's
character:
e. General Lawton was in many res
spects an ideal soldier; single-minded
devoted to his duty, and of unqualified
courage. He belongs to that class
whom the world designates as the brav-
est of the brave. He made his reputa-
ton on the field. l saw a good deal of
him during the presidents trip to At
lanta last winter, and was impressed
by his quiet, unassuming manner.
When called upon TO speak in public he
answered with but word. But some
how, as you heard that word and
looked in the face and saw the man,
you felt that if enything was to be done
he was the man to do it."
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
PRESIDENT is GRIEvED.
Sends a Message of Sympathy to Otis
and Mrs. Lawton.

ana MIS. LaWJOn.
Washington, Dec. 2o.-The president
loday sent the following cablegram to
General Otis:
Executive Mansion, Dec. 20, 1S99.--
General Otis. Manila: 1 have learned
with inezpressible sorrow of the death
Of Major General Lawton, and ask to
share with the officers and men of the
Eighth corps in their grief. One of the
most gallant officers OF the army has
fallen. At the time the sad news came
10 us his nomination as brigadier gen
eral Of the regular army was already
made for transmission TO the senate, but
20 rank can enhance his fame. He rose
from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
volunteers, filing every grade in the
service to that Of major general of vol
unteers and in three wars was con-
Spicuous for bravery and devotion to
duty. The country mourns the death
Of this intrepid leader Convey TO Mrs.
L3wton my heartfelt sympathy in her
oyershadowing aftliction. -
WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
Secretary Root cabled as follows:
War Department, Dec 20, 1880
Otis, Manila: I join with the officers
and men OF the Eighth army corps in
deepest regret over the death of their
heroic comrade. General LawtoTl. beg
you to convey to Mrs. Lawton express
sion OF my sincere sympathy It was
an ideal death of soldier, as his splen-
did courage and devotion to duty has
met the ideal OF a soldiers life. The
sad news viii be announced to the army
and due ceremonies of respect for his
memory will be directed in general or
ders. ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
TO HOLD MASS MEETINGS.
Expression of American Disapproval
of War In Transvaal.

New York. Dec 2O,-Friends and SYM
pathizers of the Beers are to hold two
mass meetings in this city after the holi-
days One will be under the auspices of
the Irish societies. Judge George NJ. Van
hosen, George Van Siclen and Frederick
NJ. Ernst are arranging for the other
gathering. These gentlemen issued a
statement today, in which they stated:
1T is hoped that judicious expression
of American disapproval of this horrible
war will tend to recall the English gov
eminent to a recognition of the political
rights of a small power and help toward
an arbitration of the differences which
through arrogance and bad temper. were
allowed to bring about an unjust and un-
necessary war"
So many physicians have volunteered
to go to the Transvaal as surgeons in
the Boer army that Tunis G. Bergen of
this city. chairman of a Red Cross fund
has written to the Netherlands Red Cross
society. asking if volunteers would be
accepted and what plans there We're for
TRANSFORMATION.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
ANTI-BRITIsH FEELING.

Colonists Are Protesting Against
Troops-signs of Disloyalty.
London, Dec. 20.-A Cape Town dis
patch dated Saturday, Dec. 16, says:
Five hundred coIonists of the Victoria
West district have perfected an appar-
emily anti-Britisjl organization there,
and as individuals have openly ex-
pressed disloyalty and have threatened
to attack the railroad station, which is
on the direct line between Cape Town
and De Aar. The Afrikander Bundites
at meeting there passed a resolution
asserting that the troops in the vicin-
ity irritate the farmers dangerously.
The meeting proclaimed its loyalty,
but declared that the conduct of the
troops forced the people to use ex-
pressions and commit acts which were
capable of being interpreted as dis
loyal.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
Rio Pow For preanhon

New York. Dec. 2O-By unanimous vote
of the congregat ton of the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian church at meeting to-
night it was voted to extend a call TO
the Rev. George T. Purves. D. D. LII.
D., professor of New Testament literature
in Princeton college. to be pastor of the
church and successor to the late Rev. DR..
John Hall. The salary offered to Rev DR..
Purves is $4,000 per annum, payable
quarterly. and it to have the use of the
parsonage. f(s
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
RoMRLoN IS CAPTURED.
Army and Navy Working Together,
Take the Town.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Admiral Watson
today cabled the navy department from
Manila as follows:
Manila Dec 20-The gunboats Con-
cord, Ackley commanding and Pamr a = ga
Leigh commanding. the 18th instant with
two companies Of infantry captured
RomblOn John James, seaman wounded
in the knee the only casualty in the
navy. Newark's battalion landed from
CaHao, occupied CamplOna, north coast of
LuZon. Burwell Wheeling cooperating
with General Young like one service,
landing battalion. doing excellent work
daily north and west of Luzon.
"WATSON.''
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
FRIENDSHIP.


PATRICK ]. DWAN. 1860.
Distilled amid the gloom of night,
Dark hangs the dep-drop on the thorn
Till noticed by tn approaching light
1t glistens in the smile of morn.
The moon retires; her feeble power
The sun outbeams with genial day,
And gently in its kndest hour
EXhales the liquid pearl away.
Thus on aftlictions sable bed
Deep sorrows rise of saddest hue,
And gathering round the mourner's head
They battle the cheek in chilly dew.
Then pity shows her dawn from heaven,
And kindly brings assistance near.
ITO friendships sun alone is given
To sOOthe and dry the mOlNrner's tear"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
PRINCE OF FIGHTERS.
Schurman Says Lawton's Death Is a
Public Calamity.

uDl1C Oold4I4ILY.
Ithaca, n. Y, Dec. 20.-President ]. c.
Sehurman of Cornell. the head of the
Philippine commission, said today rela-
tive TO the death of Major General Law
ton.
General I.awton's death is a great
public calamity. At the front and in the
very eye of danger the post he always
sought for himself. our prince of fighters,
has fallen. In him the army loses a
mighty inspiration. the public sure
bulwark OF confidence. Fearless. I'M
petuous. and always so that his very
name was in itself the strength Of legions-
Lawton was always a most kind. honor
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
MAYOR VAN WICK ACTIVE.
Said to Be Helping Send Hen to En-.
list With the Beers.

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-Peter Van Setback,
ex-president of the Holland, society of
Chicago. said today that he knows of
forty-eight men who are going from this
city to join the Boer forces in the field,
and that he expects the movement to
grow until there will be an exodus of
other ports to South Africa. He said
The pro-Boer movement in this coun-
try has some big men behind it-such men
as Mayor Van Wyck and Robert Roose-
Welt of New York. OF course. Mayor Van
Wyck is compelled to work carefully. be-
cause of his official position, but he is
nevertheless active
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
MoneYrIs Wanted.

London, Dec. pa. ]. Balfour, in an
unofficial capacity, has written to the
Earl of Haddington dwelling upon the
Importance of the movement to raise
enough money and volunteer forces for
South Africa. Hesuggests, and offers to
assist. a public fund to augment the
necessarily limited allowance made to tine
men by the. government for equipment
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
To Paw Off Mortgage

Minneapolis. Dec. 2O.-The Times to-
morrow morning will start subscriptions
for fund TO pay on the mortg9i33ge on
the list with a subscription of S25.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
VACCINATIONS OF TWO MEN.
DR.. Goodwin Smith Tells How the
War Was Brought About.

New York. Dec. pa special to the
World from Toronto says: DR.. Goodwin
smith condemns the stand taken by'Great
7ritafn in the South African war in no
800, - Letter. received from "a highly
educated English gentleman with the
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
snhscrintions Come In.

Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. 20.-The Express
has issued an appeal to the people of the
Wabash valley 10 assist in taking care
of the family Of General Lawton. and
subscriptions have already been received.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
A Generous Offer.

Beggar-Tve come to propose a scheme
by which we can both get 10000.
Stock BrOker-What is it?
Beggar-Tve heard your daughter is
about to be married. and you are going
to give her Goo
Stock Broker-Yes.
Beggar-WeH. I'll take her for 10000
Judy.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

written for The Intermcuntain Catholic
by Emma J. R)
Ring out the chimes from land to land;
Ring out the joyous Christmas bells;
Your light within the sky foretells
The birth of the Savior is at hand!
Lo where the shepherds tend their sheep,
The midnight hour at last draws near,
Celestial choir in melody appear
And thus arouse them from their sleep.
Gloria in Excelsis" is their refrain.
This night 70 thee Savior's born,
And thou before the morrow's dawn,
Shalt see him in a manger lain.
And so they speak. when all was still
They vanished from the shepherds' sight :;
And nd tbeV believed. and sang that night
With sweet accord, Peace and good will
Ring out the bells, ring out again,
For on this night is born Christ
The tidings spread from hill to plain.
Like shepherds then adore. His birth.
And Christmas day will bring thee joy
And neace that naught will e'er destroy
And happy make thy Christmas mirth.
-S-D-o-
CHRISTMAS GREETING.
Shepherds awake to greet
The Incarnate One;
And wise men haste to meet
While all the conscious air resounds
With me Adeste Ffdelis, and good will to
men.
Since that bright star was seen,
DER mountain and plain
Have years gone byAeighteen
And ninety-nine;
Again the season comes with blithesome
cheer,
To wither all the woes of yester-year.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
SMOKE, SMOKE. SMOKE

Smoke Blue Point Cigars, Co4opera-
tive Cigar Company, makers. so West
Second South Street. Salt Lake City.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

Now we that Maiden-Mother,
The Queen Of Heaven call:
And the Child we call our Jesus,
Savior. and Judge of all
But the star that shOne in Bethlehem
Shines still. and shall not cease;
And we listen still TO the tidings
OF glory and of peace
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

The Eastern kings before him knelt
And rarest offerings brought:
The shepherds wOrShiped and adOred
The wonders God had wrought:
They saw the crown for ISraels King,
The futures glorious part
But all these things the Mother kept,
And p0ndeFed in her heart.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
Friendly Advice.

Buff-Td have you know, sir. that I'm a
self-made man.,
# dark and don't worry. and perhaps
you'll get along all right -Chicago News.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

The moon that now is shining
In skies so blue and bright,
ShOne ages since on shepherds
Who watched their tlOcks by night:
There was no sound upon the earth,
The azure air was still,
The sheep in quiet clusters lay
Upon the grassy hill.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

Beside a humble Manager.
Was the Maiden-MOther mild,
And in her arms her Son divine,
A newborn infant smiled:
No shade of future sorrow
From Calvary then was cast;
Only the glory was revealed.
The suffering was not past.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

When 10! a white-winged angel
The watchers stood before
And told how Christ was born on earth,
For mOrtals to adore;
He babe the trembling shepherds
Listen. nor be afraid,
And told how in a manger
The glorious Child was laid.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

The vision in the heavens
Faded. and all was still
And the wondering shepherds left their
flockS
To feed upon the hill:
Towards the blessed city
Quickly their course they held,
And in a lowly stable.
Virgin and Child beheld.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-23

When suddenly in the heavens
Appeared an angel band
And while in reverent wonder
The Syrian shepherds stand
And all the bright host Chanted
Words that shall never cease:
GLORY TO God in the highest.
On earth, good will and peace"