The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-15
HOW HE DIED.
Letter Received Telling Of
Frank Lazier's Death and
Burial.

Il rst Definite account OF the Sad Oe-
Steps that We're Taken by
His Comrades to Keep His Memory
Green-Fenee will Enclose the Grave
and Monument Ereeted-A Letter
From Comrade Who Was With Him
in the Last Moments.
A letter has been received from
China which was written by the
chum of Frank Lazier shortly after
the death of the brave boy in
Pekin. 1t was sent to young man
in Iowa and copy of it forwarded
to Miss Emma Protzman of this
place who gave it to us for pnblica-
ton.
A letter which tells OF the death
and burial of Frank will be read
with great interest by his many
friends here 1t is as follows:
ILo ILo, Panay Island, Jan. s.. 80.
Mr.. Frank McAuley,
Osceola, Iowa.
FRIEND FRANK II wrote note
to Mr.. Temple few days ago telling
him of Franks death and burial
For fear that the letter might be
lost | thought had better write
you the same.
Frank was well and enjoying the
best of health up to December 9th.
He had been out riding on the morn
OF the 9th, and came home COM
planning of pain in the stomach.
He was taken to the French Hospi-
tai where he was given every care
and attention that skillful nurses
and physicians could give but he
gradually grew worse until death
relieved him Dec. 10th at A A. NJ.
He was conscious up to the last
and did not suffer. He made his
will and asked to die in the Catholic
faith and was baptised.
His funeral was preached at the
mission and he was buried in the
the English cemetery at Pekin.
The best cemetery there.
The boys say that it is a beauti-
full place All the foreign Legations
sent floral wreaths. He was buried
with military honors. Two of his
comrades were with him all during
his illness so that he was always
among friends.
At noon yesterday subscription
was posted up to erect monument
over Franks grave and $3.50 was
raised in no time.
This will pay for the stone, fence,
and care of the grave for a long time
to come and also allow for photo
graphs of the grave which will be
sent to his relatives.
/ don't think you could have done
more il you mad been there yourself,
Frank. The money will be sent to
Pelkin as soon as possible.
The money was raised by the
Baltimore" crew; Franks old ship
mates. They would have subscribed
ten times that amount had it been
necessary as Frank was one of the
most popular members of the crew.
The $3.50 in the money of this
country has greater purchasing
power than $3.50 in gold would have
in the States so you rest assured
that everything will be fixed up In
good shape.
When l get home / will send you,
for your wife, souvenir book OF
the Battle of Manila Bay in which
her brother took part.
| suppose you know that Frank s
relatives will have to put in claim
for his prize and bounty money!
Mr.. Temple will understand that.
If you care to write to Pekin you can
address Mrs. G. z. Ewing, American
Board Mission, Pekin, China. She
or her husband, Rev. C. f. Ewing,
will send you any information in
their power.
Now Frank if there is anything !
can do for you or your folks please
write at once. ! may leave for home
in about month but will get your
letter anyway.
Your Friend,
c. L. EWING,
U. S. S. Baltimore, Asiatic Station.