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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 21.-The larg-
est congregation of members of the
legislature which has yet gathered
here, in anticipation Of the opening Of
the session, is here. The speakership
fight, the preliminary of the United
States senatorial contest, absorbs all
attention. Both sides are bringing in
their influential workers from all over
the state. The Gear men claim that
they have more than enough signed
pledges to elect Bowen speaker; and
the Cummins people make like claim
in behalf of Eaton for speaker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Canadian, Enli.tIne Rapidly.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 26.-The work Of
enlisting and equipping the second
Canadian, contingent for South Africa.
is progressing rapidly. 1t is expected
that the first steamer carrying a por-
toin Of the contingent will sail from
Halifax on Jan. 10. Two other steam
ers carrying the remainder of the
troops are booked to leave on the 18th
and Dist of January. The rush for en-
listment continues in all part of the
country
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
HIS MEN SORROW FOR HIM.

Bis Death Also Mourned at Washington-
Always Gallant and Wary Fighter.
The troops filed bareheaded through
the building where the body was laid,
and many tear fell from the eyes of
men who had long followed the intrepid
LawtQn. The entire command was
stricken with grief. as though each
man had suffered personal loss Ow-
ing to the condition of the country.
which is impossible SO far as vehicles
are concerned, the remains could not
be brought to Manila today. Mrs.
Lawton and the children are living in a
government residence formerly Occu-
pied by Spanish general.
San Mateo lies between a high noun.
tain behind and a broad, shallow
stream, with wide sandbars which the
insurgents trenches and the buildings
command. The Americans were com
PEELED to ford the river under fire. 1t
was while they were lying in the rice
fields and volleying across preparatory
to passing the stream that General
Lawton was shot. All except the Off.
GERS were behind cover. A STAFF officer
was wounded about the same time,
and one other officer and seven men
were wounded. After three hours
shooting the Filipinos We're dispersed
into the mountains, Colonel Lockett
took command when General LaWton
foil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Notice to Redeem From Tax Sale.

STATE OF Iowa, DELAWARE COUNTY, So
To j. OTIs AND TO ALL OTHERS WHOM IT
MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the north half
east quarter lAS 81 the southwest quarter "a
north range i've i5) west 81 the 5th p. M. was
j. e. Frentress 81 for the deiinquent taxes Of the
year 1895. for the sum Of one dollar and thirty
three cents. and that the undersigned is the
owner and holder OF the Certiacals OF Sale! ?;
sale, and that unless redemption Is made from
said sale as required by law, before ninety days
from the date of completed service of this NO.
tce, application will be made to the treasurer Of
said county for deed OF said land. and q treas
urer's deed will be given for the same.
Dated this 18th day Of Decembes, A. D., 1888.
blwS J.E. FRENTREss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Personally Conducted Tours to Cali
fornia in Pullman Tourist Sleep

via the Chicago Great Western to
Kansas City and the Santa Fe Route to
Los Angeles and Southern California.
The true winter route avoiding cold
weather and snow blockades. Com
menctng Monday, October 23rd, and on
every Monday following, one Of these
new Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
will leave Oelwein, at 2:55 p. M. via the
Chicago Great Western for Los Angeles
and Southern California via Kansas
City, and reaching Los Angeles the
following Friday morning, thus avoid
ing all Sunday travel. These tours
are personally conducted by an"experi-
enced railway official, who accompanies
the train to Its destination. The cars
are well equipped for q long journey
and are as comfortable as the Pullman
Sleepers, while the price is only $500
for double berth, less than half the
price in the Standard Sleepers. For
full information inquire of any Chicago
Great Western Agent, or address F. II.
Lord, General Passenger 6 Ticket
Agent, 113 Adams st. Chicago. Anvil
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
you ARE A DEMOCRAT,

and, Of course you want democratic news
paper, the Chicago Dispatch Is the great demo-
cratic newspaper Of the country. 1t advocates
the read0ption Of the Chicago platform and the
denomination of William Jennings Bryan.
There has never been political campaign
that will equal In Importance that Of the one to
be fought next year. The Republican party,
backed by the money power Of this country
and Europe; is alert and aggressive. Flushed
with the victory of three years ag0it will seek
by every means In Its power to MAINTAIN Its su-
premacy.
Democrats must be up and doing. They must
wage an unceasing war upon their enemies. In
no better and more effective way can this be
done than by the circulation Of good. sound
democratic newspapers. The publisher Of the
Chicago Dispatch will send Q copy Of the Chi
cagO Dispatch from now until Jan. LIST. 1901, for
fifty cents. II you are not already taking thfs
great political weekly, send In your subscription
at once. You should not only do this yourself.
but should Induce your friends to join you. BY
q little effort you can easily raise club of ten
or twenty subscribers. An extra copy for club
of ten. a, !
The Chicago Dispatch is Endorsed by william
Jennings Bryan and other Democratic leaders.
Address The Chicago Dispatch,
100 and l22 Fifth Avenue,
We furnish the Chicago Dispatch and the
Democrat one year for Sl.s5. Apply to Manches-
ter Democrat. ATT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Riot Id Easity Ratsed.

Cleveland, Dec. GA riot call had
to be sent In from lower Euclid ay-
enue, in the vicinity Of the big depart
ment stores. Detective Charles Kelso
arrested boy for some trivial offense.
A crowd of several thousand Christ
mas shoppers quickly gathered around
the detective and his prisoner and a de-
mand was made that the boy be re-
leased. This Kelso refused to do and
drew his revolver. He was be-
ing roughly handled when patrol
wagon loaded with officers arrived and
drove at almost full speed through the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Frank Howard's Co. at City Hall Tues
day Night January 9th.

Crank Towards Musical Speciality
Company" This company is said to be
one of the finest on the road this season
and our people will enjoy rich treat.
Every act is clean refined and novel.
Quartetts, Trios, Duets, Solos, Illus
trated Songs, Moving Pictures, ulumin-
ated Views, Skirt Dance, instrumental
Sketches, Monologues Parodies. etc.
Don't miss it. Admission. Is, Is, and
30 cents. Reserved seats may be &C.
cured at Smiths drug store.
Be aure to hear the celebrated "Met-
ropolitan Male Quartette" with the
Howard Speciality Company. They
are the finest on the road east or
west.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Some are in favor of amending sena-
tor Mason's resolution expressing sym
patty for the Beers. They argue that
the Beers are not in need of sympathy
and that If we believe that they are
fighting for what is right, we should ex-
tend congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

During the past week the English
armies in South Africa have been get
tingtheir breath. They have not at
tempted to modest the Beers who are
still besieging the English garrisons at
Ladysmith, Kimberley and Mafnking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre, Mich,
says, II suffered long time from dys.
'pepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure COM
pletely cured me-" 1t digests what you
eat and cures all formes Of stomach
trouble. 1t never fails to give immedi-
ate relief in the worst cases.-H. G.
Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

It takes but minute to oyercom
tickling In the throat and to stol i
cough by the use Of One Minute Cou II
Cure. This remedy quickly cures a.
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. 1t pre-
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and its after effects. HI. O.
Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Christmns Was Dewey,s birthday.

Washington, Dec. 26. - Admiral
George Dewey was GO Christmas day
and under the ordinary process of law
would be placed on the retired list on
that account The special law under
which he was advanced to the head of
the navy makes no. provision for his
retirement, and therefore he will con-
time on the active list.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The supreme court of Illinois has
decided that the ordinance of the city
Of Chicogo, which prohibited depart.
ment stores from selling meats, grocer
les, provisions and liquors, is unconsti-
tutional and void. This is certainly q
big victory for the big stores.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Mason City. Ia, Dec. 25.-A message
received in this city Saturday direct
from Clarence Dumbolton refuted the
press report from Vancouver relative
to the death by drowning Of Mrs. Dunn
bolton and four others. The vessel
was caught in the jam and was de-
stroyed with its contents but the
passengers escaped and were at De-
lawn,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Pittsburg, Dec. 26.-Terrence ".
Powderly. commissioner of lmmigra-
ton says the alien contract labor law
is being violated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Celebrates His Iooth Ye.r.

Des Moines, la, Dec. 21.-Noah
Brockwood Bacon, of this city, Tues
day celebrated his conclusion Of q CEN
fury of life. The octogenarian club Of
this city called on him in a body, in
Guiding several gentlemen from out of
town. Bacon read an original poem by
himself, composed for the occasion. He
is hale and hearty, possessing all his
foou1tiou 0rHlf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Bic suit O1er . Dam.

Bloomfield, Ia, Dec. 21.-The famous
Bonaparte dam case after two gem
erations of effort to get it fairly before
a court, is being tried here. In 1898
Meek Brothers. Of this place, bought
from the territory of Iowa a dam and
certain rights in 1t. The state now
seeks to have 1t condemned and re-
moved as nuisance, because 1t pre-
vents the passage Of fish and naviga-
ton Of the Des Moines river and has
almost depopulated the upper river Of
fish. The Meeks demand $50, 700 from
the state for their rights.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Dowis to Found "a .city Of zion.,

Chicago, Dec. 2O.-Four thousand
acres on the lake shore in Benton
township, just north Of Waukegan.
have been selected, it is said, as site
for modern city 70 the disciples of
divine healing. The town is to be
founded at no distant date by John Al
exander Dowie. 1t is promised that
1.-THE City of Zion," as the municipal
ity Is to be called, will have a popula-
ton of about 10000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Dairy and Creamery

Dairy and Creamery
Is 9 semi-monthly newspaper published
the LIST and 18th Of each month and ~
devoted to the dairy, creamery and stock
interests.
Remember, every old and new sub.
scriber who pays all srrearages and one /
years subscription in advance to the
DEMOCRAT, is entitled to receive his
choice of either one of the above
Pemiums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
New East Mail Seryice.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 22.-It is an
nounced that the Illinois Central rail-
road, whose new line to Omaha has
just been opened, will on January 1
inaugurate new fast mail service to
Sioux City and Omaha out Of Chica-
go. The train will leave Chicago about,
2:3O a. M, run solid to Fort Dodge
then split, one division going to Sioux
City, and the other to Omaha.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Executors Sale Of Real Estate,

The undersigned Executors Of the Estate of
Alexander II. Lands. late OF the county Of Hun
terdon, State Of New Jersey. deceased, will sell
at public. auction on Saturday, December %.
afternoon rof said day. In the office OF the
Clarence House In Manchester. Iowa, the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit: The north
township, and lots 4-i75-l76-17 in the
town Of Delaware, allin the county Of Delaware
and state of Iowa. -
cells to suit bidders, and also as whole. Further
conditions will be made known on the day Of
sale.
Dated this 9th day of December. A. D., 1882. +
bow2 PAUL 4. QUEEN, G
Executors of tile Estate Of Alexander n. Lands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Mrs. B. Churchill, Berlin, Vt, says,
sour baby was covered with running
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases. Beware of worthless
commercials H. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
oer.o,Al .ApsR or cry Aso COUNTY,

1t is to he regretted that at this
Christmas time, when there should be
peace on earth and good will toward
men, the two great English speaking
nations of the world should be engaged
in wars of conquest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

]. B. Clark, Peoria, ILL.,, says, "sur-
geons wanted to operate on me for piles,
but l cured them with DeNitt's Witch
Hazel Salve." 1t is infallible for piles
and skin diseases. Beware of counter
feits.- H. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

See aM'lle Zolena" In her portrayal of
the beautiful in art by poetic motion
with calcium lights with the "Howard
Specially Company" City Hall, January
9th. + ssss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
DWIGHT [. MOODY DEAD.
The Famous Evangelist succumbs to
Heart Trouble.


Heart Trouble.
East Mortified, Mass. Dec. 23.-
The death of Dwight l.. Moody, the great
evangelist, which occurred here at
uoon yesterday will wake sense of
sorrow in the hearts of thousands of
people in many lands. His death was
caused by weakness of the heart, his
serious illness dating from his break
down at Kansas City some weeks ago.
But it was not expected until Thurs
day by the members of Moody's fam
lily and Immediate circle of friends that
death would be the result of his ILL
ness. The cause of death was gen.
eral breaking down due to overwork.
Moody's heart had been weak for q
long time, and exertions put forth in
connection with meetings in the west
last month brought on collapse from
which he failed to rally.
New York, Dec. 23.-Ira ID. Sankey.
who for twenty-seven years was asso-
ciated in evangelist work with Moody,
was greatly affected at the news of
his death. 70 reporter Sankey told
of his work with Moody from the time
they first met, of their tour through
England in 1873, and of their preach
ing and singing in the United States.
"You may say" said Sankey, that in
the death of Mr.. Moody the world has
lost one of the greatest and noblest
men of the age have labored with
him for the last twenty-seven years,
travelling with him by land and sea,
and a nobler. drawer and wiser soill
nayeE knaH. On apnly Erpea1eee
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Prince Bismark
And the Re-establishment Of
the German Empire, by Max
Frederick. &

/ This great work is printed in Gsrmah
text, IL appropriately illustrated, Aots.
tains nearly 300 pagea, is hsndsomely|
bound in silk, and q fine portrait Of thef
"!ron Chancellor is shown on the
front cover. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

=, Glissendorf's Meat Market.
My meat market is again open and am pre-
pared to supply all my old customers with choice
meats. New patrons are also solicited.
~ CIV - FRED GLIssENDoRF.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Residence Property for Sale.
A good house, barn and large lot in
Manchester for sale at bargain.
Long time given on half Of purchase
money IL desired,
Inquire of BRONSON & CARR
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Saw Mil and Salt Block Burned.

Bay City, Mich, Dec. 21.-The saw.
mill and salt block of McEwen Bros. &
Co., together with $500 barrels of salt,
were burned yesterday. The loss 10
$4,000. with $4,000 insurance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Notice of Appointment of Administrator
STATE OF IOWA,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That tho un
dersigned has been duly appointed and quail
hammers, late of Delaware County, dece, sed.
All persons indebted to said Estate are request
ed to make immediate payment, and those hay,
ing claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated, to the undersigned for allow
ance. HENRY HAMMERS,
Dated December Goth, 1899. Administrator,
BRONSON & CARR, Attorneys for Estate.
h2-3w. -fi'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Flour.
have just received another car of Mystic and
Perfect flour which have bought right and will
sell right. wholesale or RETAIL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Five Drowned In the Klondik,

Victoria, b. c., Dec. 2o.-Three men
and two women were drowned in the
Stewart river, Klondike, Nov. 8. by the
capsising Of bout.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Holiday Excursions.

For the Christmas and New Ye
Holidays the Chicago Milwaukee, s
Paul railway will sell excursion ticke
to points within 200 miles at fare an
one third for the round trip. 5OW2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

True beauty comes from. within, instead of
Without. A beautiful face Is the outward sign.
beautiful. -7Smith's Pharmacy and Gregg 8
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Deu aItu6 nIOmemt OF V1ctofys
Orderlies rushed across: the field for
surgeons who dashed up Immediately,
but their efforts were useless. The
body was taken to clump Of bushes
and laid upon strecher, the familiar
white helmet covering the face of the
dead general. Almost at this moment
the cheers Of the American troops
rushing into San Mateo were mingling
with the rifle volleys. After the fight
six stalwart cavalrymen forded the
river to the town carrying the litter on
their shoulders, the staff preceding
with the colors. and cavalry escort
following.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
iowa AntI-SaIoon Leaeue.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 23.-The call
has been issued for meeting OF the
Iowa Anti-Saloon League, a ( semi
political organization having county
branches all over the state, to meet
here Jan, II and 12.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Notice Of Ahbjn1ual bfa.tin,

Notice Of Annual 1feetine.
The auusl meeting Of the stock.
holders Of the First National Bank
Of Manchester, Iowa. will be held at
the Office Of said bank in Manchester,
! Iowa, on Tuesday january Q, 1900, al
= o'clock, p. m, for the election Of
directors and proposing . change Of
article three of the articles Of assocfa-
ton, fixing the number Of directions, !.
N! f. LEROY, Cash.
Dated this 9Th December, 1859. II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Muscatine, Ia, Dec. 25.-The jury in
the case of the stateiof Iowa VS.. George
Wright, tried in the district court for
shooting Mrs. Nellie 8. Crippen last
July, rendered verdict of guilty of
murder In the first degree, fixing pun
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

Murrav's Horse Book
Treats on the origin, chsracteristicssnd
training Of horses, and gives remedies
for their diseases. Tells how to select
and how to care TOR dairy coWs, and
how to educate and train dogs. s;s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Horsea Wankatl.

A few good horses for eastern markets ,n,st
Ie sound and In good condition. Enquire at nv
pace On Union street In Manchester.
Su .,s 7. ". ROBINSON
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
II Sent BY Mail /,

II Sent BY Mail.
Eighteen cents in addition TO ths sub 4
scription price Is required to prepay
postage on Famous Frontiersmen,
Pioneers and Scouts, and ten cents fol
postage on each Of the other books, ex.
cept the Code of lows. sw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

General Lawton was walking along
the firing line within 300 yeards of a
small sharpshooters' trench, conspicu-
GUS in the big white helmet be. always
wore, and light yellow raincoat. He
was also easily distinguishable because
of his Commanding stature. The
sharpshooters directed several close
Shots; which clipped the grass nearby.
His staff ocers called General Law
toms attention to the danger he was
in, but he only laughed with his usual
contempt for bullets. Suddenly he :ex-
claimed: II am shoty' clenched his
his hands in a desperate effort to stand
erect, and fell into the arms OF staff
nfficar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

!. HOUSE TO RENT.
The Denton residence property near the High
School building is for rent Inquire Of
1871 r. W. THRILL.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The readers Of THE DEMOCRAT,
may rest assured that 1t viii, during
tn coming year, maintain the high
standardiof excellence it has attained
and continue to be, IS 1t has been for
many years past, the leading nswspapsr:
published in this county. (
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
Chimneys Cleaned,

SMOKE San Mateo &c Cigars. Strictly pure
and absolutely free from artificial flavor.
l6n B. b. BRIGGS. Mfg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
FOR SALE.

Two fine business houses on Franklin street,
bringing an annual rental Of $1140. Also lot q
and W. Of lot p In Burrington's addition to
manchester, all belonging to the estate Of Mary
a. Denton. deceased, will be sold at private sale
by order of the court. r. w. THRILL.
47-u. Executor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

The Clark farm. consisting Of 200 acres Of cul-
It Is located about miles south east Of
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson & Carr, Manchester,
Iowa, n n {
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27

For Sale or Rent.
My farm In Milo township. ~ miles south Of
Manchester. Enquire at Thorpe Bros. store
or MIS-. &. Tterney. Manchester, Iowa. 47h
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-27
GEN. 81. w. LAMToN..

onomo was supposed to have there the
largest organized force north of Ma
Mia, and General Otis wished to gar
rison Mariquina. The night was one
Of the worst of the season. A terrific
rain had begun and it still continuing.
Lawton Led the Way.
Accompanied by his staff and troop
I, Fourth cavalry, General Lawton set
out at 8 o'clock in advance of the main
force, consisting of the Eleventh
cavalry and one battalion, each of the
Twentieth and Twenty-seventh In
fantry, which started from La Iona
at midnight. With small escort he
led the way through an almost path
less country a distance of fifteen miles
over hills and through canebrakes and
deep mud, the horses climbing the
rocks and sliding down the hills. Be.
fore daybreak the command had
reached the head of the valley. San
Matoe was attacked at o'clock and a
three hours fight ensued. This resulted
in but few casualties on the American
side apart from the death of General
Lawton, but the attack was difficult
because of the natural defense of the
town.