Evening star., 1900-02-08


church was draped with the black muslin
and from the cornices hung festoons Of
Alabama snliiax, gracefully falling to min
gle its green tints with flags that were
Iooped upon the walls. The great central
chandelier was festooned with green house
snilax and in the corners and embrasures
were large palms. with masses of blooming
flowers at their bases. Crimson and white
azaleas We're banked along the chaneel, and
Immediately in front, at the end of the
main aisle. rested the body of General Law
ton. above the casket hanging the insignia
of the Sth Army Corps. white banner
with red figure like a solid drawn hOri-
znntally in the center. draped in black.
Large ribbons of the same mournful color
stretched from the chandelier to the walls
in every direction. At the left of the altar
was a magnificent floral reproduction of
the insignia of the inspectors corps of the
army. wreath of laurel, with the sword
and fasceS. fashioned from exquisite ex-
otics, crossed behind it. while on the
wreath the motto, "Droit ct Avant.
This was the tribute sent this morning
by General Breckenridge behalf of his
associates and himself Numerous other
floral offerings We're sent to the church
during the day, and in this respect the
funeral tomorrow promises to be the most
notable in the history of the national capi-
tai
"Oh. if dear old Lawton could only see
this. exclaimed Major Johnston with deep
emotion. How his modest heart, only
beating to do his duty and do it faith
fully. would throb,'
Paying Respects.
Admission 10 the church was vigorously
denied save to those having actual busi-
ness. such as newspaper men and the deco
rators and undertakers, until o'clock.
when the doors were opened and great
throng passed through to look upon the
massive casket that contained all that was
mortal of one of the Unions greatest and
most beloved heroes a peerless soldier,
noble and modest gentleman.
Make-Up of Funeral Train.
The I.awton funeral train consisted of a
containing baggage and also. until yes
terday. the Philippine pony ridden by Man
ley Lawton. son of the dead general. The
animal was taken off at Indianapolis and
sent to Pewee Valley, where the family are
To be located for some time The combina-
lion car in which the box containing the
casket rested was just behind the baggage
car. The section in which the remains were
carried was opened on both sides, and some
of the detail of men were constantly on
duty.
The box is eight feet long and over three
feet wide and it is closely wrapped in the
american flag. When taken from the train
the top was covered with floral tributes
received at different points, and among
mem are the palms and wreaths presented
ty Filipino admirers of Gen. Lawton.
Among the wreaths are those presented by
the town governments of Paranaque Kara
and San Natco, which were established by
Gen. Lawton. and one from the Manila
Fhlb- Each of these wreaths has tied to It
long purple ribbon, on which is marked
IN gilt letters the name of the giver. The
wreath IS said to be the highest mark of
respect that Filipino can show.
The interior of the car was entirely hung
with national colors and bunting. The car
next was that for the Lawton party. and a
'iAE coach was added at Fort Wayne for
the accommodation Of the indianapolis
people.
Rapid and Safe Journey
our trip from San Francisco" said Gen
Shafter. was rapid and safe We had at
the hands of the railroad officials over
Whose roads we passed every possible at
tcnJi"n. and the journey was made as COM
Portable as possible for Mrs Lawton and
the entire party. The whole length of the
Journey was marked by a display of the
national colors at half staff. Whenever we
passed through any towns during the day
the train was met by large concourses of
leople- The exhibition of feeling in San
Francisco was as great as at any point
Gen. Lawton was well and kindly known
on the Paciflc- The evidences of kindly
and patriotic feeling evinced at Fort
wayne and IN the capital of Indiana were
very marked and proved a source of great
qualification to Mrs. Lawton."
Official Committee.
The official committee TO represent the
b'>tI4ct OF OoluHbla Commandery of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion at the
funeral of General Lawton. who was a
member Of the commandery. will be the
senior vice commander. Rear Admiral Ed
win Stewart. United States navy: the Junior
vice commander. Brevet Brigadier General
Ellis Spear. United States volunteers; the
Chaplain, James H. Bradford United States
volunteers; General Royal 7. Frank United
states army: General Henry V. Boynton.
L I11ra T1l
A Woodward, United States army; Colo
lei Addison A. Hosmer. United States vol
unteers; Captain Benjamin p. Lamberton.
hlted states navy; Colonel Clay Goodloe,
! nited States marine corps: Major John S
Loud, United States army, and Captain
Horace Noble, United States volunteers
owing to the fact that Admiral Dewey
VINO Is now in New York will not return
70 this city until after the funeral of Major
GEnerai LAYTON Friday afternoon. Rear
S,,rnlTal n9iia1 "A; > Barker fommandant of the
honorary Dailbearer on that occasion as
the representative of the United States
navy.
Secretary Afger's Representative.
Although personally unable to attend the
Lswton obsequies here, ex-Secretary AIger
has sent TO Washington all the way from
Detroit. as his personal representative on
that occasion, Mr.. Victor l. Mason, for
merly his private secretary while he ocau-
Mason brings with him a magnificent floral
tribute from Gen. Alger.
Ticket Holders Must BE Prompt
1t was announced al the War Depart
mont this afternoon that holders of seat
tickets at the Church of the Covenant at
the l-awton funeral services tomorrow at
ternoon must present them by 1:55 O'clock
at the latest, as after that hour the tickets
Will be void and all seats then vacant will
he allotted TO such army and navy officers
in uniform who may not be otherwise pro-
yiled for.
The selection of Rev. H. VI. Woolsey
Strycker 20 deliver the funeral Grafton at
the obsequias was the personal act of the
Secretary of War. who was governed in
the matter by his own knowledge OF the
sHia billty Of the choice. Dr. Strycker Is
president of Hamilton College Clinton. "
y :, and Is one of the most eminent divines
OF the Presbyterian Church. of which de-
nomination Gen. and Mrs. Lawton have
been members for many years.
War Department to Be Closed
After consultation between the President
and the Secretary Of War this morning It
was decided. further mark of respect