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to bridge the river. The funeral viii
take place from his late residence
here, g mansion formerly occupied by
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here, g mansion formerly occupied by
e Spanish general. sssss
IS = 1T zen Americana wounded.
teen A meri leans, including three
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment at San Aateo, where Gen. Law,
ton was killed. Capt. Breckenrid gets
wound is not considered dangerous,
although the bullet. penetrated his
arm and side.
The American secret service reports
that Asgyu I'M has Joined the Mars
5quina force.
Tribute to LaWfon.
Washing ton, Dec. 81 A general or
der was issued from the war depart
ment Wednesday announcing the
death Of Gen. Lawton to the army. Of
ficially, and paying % proper tribute
to his worth. 1t is the intention of
the officials to have the remains
brought to the United States for final
interment, but it is not known when
this can be done. .s
To Lift n Mortgage.
Gen. Lawton died poor man, al
though but. few beyond his circle of
immediate friends knew of the small
pecuniary return that had come to
him from his life, work in, behalf Of
his country. Therefore some OF these
friends have thought proper now to
come to the aid of his family, as is
shown by the following statement adj
dressed to the American people issued
Wednesdays:
Washington, D. c., Dec. 90 1899: Maj
Gen. Henry w Lawton, United States vol
unteers, whose death occurred at San
$Mateo. Island of Luzon, on December 10.
1899, has left little but his good name as
a legacy to his wife and children. "A piece
4 of property purchased by him as a home in
California has a mortgage of half the pur-
chase price still outstanding and unliqui-
dated The undersigned have voluntarily
associated themselves together for the pur-
pose of raising funds to pay off the indebt-
edness. Contributions will be thankfully
received by them, and be devoted to the
object hereinabove set forth
The aid of the newspapers Of the coun-
X try is requested Contributions will be re-
ceived by any one Of the following:
H. G. Corbin, djutant General. Wash
ingtOn, d. C.
John F. Weston, Acting Comnissary
General, Washington, D. c.
William Ludlow Brigadier General,
Havana, Cuba.
N william r. Shafter Major General, San
Francisco, Cal
The Presidents Tribute.
Washington, Dec. a1.-The president
sent the following cablegram to Gen.
Otis:
Executive Mansion, Dec. 20, 1893. Maj.
Gen. Otis, Manila: have learned, with in
expressible sorrow, of the death of Maj
Gen. LaWton, and ask to share with the
officers and men of the Eighth corps in
their grief. One of the most gallant Of
sfcers of the army has fallen. At the time
the sad news came to us his nomination as
brigadier general of the regular army was
already made for transmission to the SEN
ate, sbutsno rank can enhance his fame. He
rose from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry, filing every grade in
the service to that of major general of vol
sunteers, and in three wars was conspicu-
Gus for bravery and devotion to duty. The
country mourns for the death of this in:
trepid leader. Convey to Mrs. LaWton my
heartfelt sympathy in her overshadoWing
affiiction. WILLIAM M'KINLEY.' - !
"A Practical Tribute.
Washington, Dec. 22.-Substantial
and practical tribute to the memory of
Gen. Lawton is being paid throughout
the country. North, south. east and
west are swelling the fund with which
to raise the. mort gage on his late home
in California, and by the end of the
week It's believed fully So, 900 will have
been subscribed.
Lawton's Funeral.
Manila, Dec. %. Gen. LaWton's body
has been removed from the late resi-
dence to the cemetery. The civil organ
izations, including the supreme court,
participated, and Senior Calderon led
the Filipinos who were associated with
Gen. Lawton in the organization Of the
municipalities. Senior Calderon said it
was the saddest day to the Filipino ma
ton to see lost not only the foremost
advocate Of peace, but their best
friend Mrs. LaWton bears her grief
1brayely. The actual funeral ceremonies
will take place in about ten days, when
The transport sails for the United
States.