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Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-11
Childless people

NnlldleSS people
! often drift apart.
The wife seeks to
satisfy her heart
craving, by society,
"Always roa m ! ng
with a hungry heart"
The husband finds
the home dull and
goes to the club. The
happiest homes are
those which echo to
the love and laughter
of childish voices.
The ditions
which preclude moth
erhood are often REM
-l.-If mn -
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-11
OCTOBER 20.
This VIII Be Democratic
Day in Mexico.
10000 of the Faithful Should
Be in Line,


speakers for the occasion will be
Hon. Joseph Bailey, of Texas,
Democratic leader in Congress and
recently chosen Senator; Hon. Da-
vid Overmeyer, of Nebraska; Hon.
Champ Clark, Congressman in
Ninth Missouri district; Senator
NJ. X. X. Biggs, recently nominat-
ed for State Senator from Elev-
district; Hon. j. II. Whitecotton,
Representative from Monroe coun-
ty; Senator f. w. Major, of Pike
county, present State Senator from
Eleventh district; Hon. $. b.
Cook, Democratic can didate for
Secretary of State, and other prom
inent Democrats from different
parts of the State.
The Mexico Bryan Club will
give a very large and handsome
flag, worth $25, to any club in Au-
drain, or adjoining counties, hav-
ing the largest number in line of
march that day, also a large hand
somely framed photograph of w.
j. Bryan, and a similar one of A.
NJ. Dockery to any club in Au-
drain, or adjoining counties, hav-
ing second largest number in line
of march that day.
There will be large Democrat
ic parade at IL o'clock a. m, that
day, consisting of all Democrats
present, and there will also be sew
eral Bands.
All Democra tic papers give this
matterprominence and help to make
the rally success.
COMMITTEE on SPEAKERS.
w Ii KEENAN,, chairman; O
Hit, p II Cullen, + $ Cant, c T
Allen, w w Fry, ID a Murphy, f
r Jesse, s b Cook, Wallace Bass
ford.
COMMITTEE on FINANCE.
$ NJ Locke, chairman; John
Lane, A ID Jack son, s. J. Buck
ner, NJ b Guthrie. Il f IIisey, j F
Llewellyn.
COMMITTEE ON PRINTING AND ADJ
VERTISING.
A j WinscOtt, chairman; w q
Hutton, John Beal, William Huff
J Il Baker.
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS.
f s Cave, chairman; A II Bris-
zoe, a } Winscott, a ii Houston,
II l. Buckley, J c Bassford, f II
Carter, B r Cauthorm, J G Buck
ner, j b Graham, John Abbay, J
w Woodbridge, Alex Whitney, Z
Il Jones, NJ n Nelson.
COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION.
w X Potts, chairman; Green
Clay, r White, c f Clark, r f
Roden, S b Cook, f A Sannebeck,
w H KEENAN,, f d Graham, A X
Yancey, l. Philips, j G Bassford,
j f Moore, II ID Rodgers, j 7
johnson.
The above persons to arrange
for reception, but to act in con-
junction with the following, to.
wit:
r p Hopkins, J w Howell, }
w Million, w a EdmonSton, } a
Glandon, r II Arnold Jr, w /
West, j G Lakenan, G II Macfar.
lane, c NJ Basket, NJ f Crawford
w H Norris, G f Leeper, j ID Me-
kee, j + Hutton, Oscar Lewis, II
f Tucker, j A Brown, III Wolf, i
+ Orear, A b Cluster, Ii II Larri'
more, James Finn, j + Potts, j |,
Fritts, j NJ Shippee, Ike Mellow
an, w IL White, f S Cave, Cha,
Criswell, Thomas Donnelly, II /
Worrell, w j Porwaski, J S Me
Intyre, w l. Steppleman, James
Saunders, Frank McCord, w i
Lesh, John Harris, 5 Carrot, Il !
Blackburn, c r Lupton, j + Me
Williams, w w Macfarlane, w I
Kendall, ID G Owen, NJ J. Jones
Robt Kemp, Taylor Berry, l. {
Rodes, F Quisenberry, j ID Pratt
q + Toalson, j Il Leeper, j |
Kicks, G ID Stickley, l. n Bass
Geo. Adams.
COMMITTEE on DECORATIONS.
j Y Williams, chairmani j !
| A OIL. Dl,l;., a l.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-11

VIM. Spencer and Elliott Ball,
of near Rush Hill, have returned
from Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

Nine Persons Lose Their Lives by n
Collision of Trains south of
Escnnabn, Mich.

Escanaba, Mich. Feb. BY all odds
the greatest wreck ever known on the
Peninsula division of the Chicago d
Northwestern railway occurred last
night al Ford river switch, seven miles
south of here. Nine people were killed
ana six were injured, two fatally. The
accident was caused by freight
crashing into the rear Of the Fetch
branch accommodation. telescoping
the passenger coach. combination bag
gage and smoker and refrigerator car,
The train instantly caught fire and
four bodies, beyond the power OF the
rescuiug party to save, were burned.
\ fescung party, including every doc
tor in this city, was hastily sent to
the scene, and all injured and dead
have been brought here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
ILLS OF AGE
Are Usually Due to Some De-
rangement OF the
KIDN EYS,
Which Can be Reml d.ed by The Use o.
Or. Chases Kidney-Liver Pills

In the evening OF life-atter the
battles are tuugut-why shouldn't the
old folks enl . III comfort their we'll
earned rest
Il Is usua..s ilr kidneys whol first
get out ot order, aud cause backGches,
headaches a3d urinary troubles. As
filters OF the blood HE kidneys work
hard 10 remove rom The body the last
trace OF puleupors urlC aCld, but they
do get tIted auG cause pain IN the
bacn, AVID unless attended 20 will leave
foul poi,ons - tie blood winch Viii
cause tie @osg painful and tatti dis
eases.
DR.. Chase, Kiduey-Liycr Pills strike
at the root oi trouble by making the
kidneys strong, healthy aud vigorous.
They cure Bught's disease, dropsy,
diabetes and all diseases Of the kidneys,
liver aud bladder, As well as chronic
corstipation They have won the ad-
mira,iou OF old people in particular. be-
cause they make II possible for them to
enjoy III old age the comfort and rest
they have So we'll earned.
Mr. !. ID. BrIghtmau, LedyaTd, y. y,
writes: II am a blacksmith, and have
had kidney disease in its worst form.
At times / could not straighten up, and
for FIVE year ! was never Tree from back
ache and terrible pains. Mr.. Alexander
Thomas recommended Dr. a. w. Chase 5
Kidney Liver III Is so highly that tried
them, ami am now entirely free from
b9ckache and kidney disease.
Dr. i. " Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills,
one pill a dose, 5 cents a box, al all
dealers, or Dr. a w. Chase Medicine
Company, Buffalo, \. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
"DICK" THOMPSON DEAD.
The Venerable EN-Sccrctary of the
Navy Passes Away At His Hone
in Tcrre Haute, Ind.

Terre Hautc. Ind, Feb o. Col. Rich
ard W. Thompson, the noted Indiana
statesman. who has been critically i'll
at his home IN this city for several days,
died at 1910 this morning. lie had
been unconscious for The previous II
hours and the end came painlessiy lie
leaves three sons and two daughters.
TCol Thompson was born In Culpepper
county, Va iu June 1909. Both his grand
... 4... s,..-. .,.-..l. d. l... -or Tor i4..,-
pendencc He came 10 Indiana in 1881, was
admitted 10 the bar i'm 1891, made his first
political speech i'm a national campaign IN
1892 in support OF Clay, and voted for every
whig and republican nominee for president
since that year.
He made stump speeches in i prcsicen-
tial campaigns He was personally ac-
quainted with all the presidents Of the
United States except Washington, Jeffer-
son and the older Adams.
lie was the last surviving member Of the
Twenty seventh congress.
He had been a delegate to more national
conventions than any other man living.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

...7 baud -n tr. tHtffinn of n- ore
national political platforms than any other
man.
lie had held many local and state Cfilcos,
beer elected 10 congroee rep4atediv and
was secretary OF the navy under Hayes.
lie had been offered more important ofi7
ses than any other American, living or
dead, and has declined more.
Col. Thompson also made his mark as an
author having published in 1887 The
Papacy and the civil -ower." and In 1855
History of Protective Tariff Laws" Mrs.
Thompson, who was Miss Harriet T.. Car
diner OF Columbus, o., before marriage,
died March p. 1855
col. Thompson also made his mark as an
author having published in 1887 The Pap
acy and the civil Power" and in 1883 His
tory of Protective Tariff Laws" Mrs.
Thompson who was Miss Harriet +. Gar
diner. OF Columbus. O., before marriage,
died March -, lsSNl
Terre Haute. Ind. Feb. 13.-The
funeral of Col. II. w Thompson oc-
CURED Monday afternoon. Many dis
tinguished men were here from all
part, OF the state. Gov. Mount and the
state officers, including the members
Of the supreme court. attended in Il
body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Burnham of Mach
las, Ne when the doctors said she would
die from pneumonia before morning"
writes Mrs. S. II Lincoln,w attended
her that fearful nightbut she begged for
DR., King New Discovery, which had
more than once saved her life, and
cured her of consumption After
taking she slept AL u'0ht Further use
entirely cured her. This marvellous
medicine is guaranteed TO cure all
throat, chest and lang diseases Only
soc and sIoo Trial bottles free at
oharrar * Mdiao,iaud' drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Couldnotflx EN- all.

Bald heads, hard work, love, warts on
the nose bicycle facc way craze rvell
head, delirium tremens, unhappy mar
riages, insanity and punctured tires
have never been cured by Dr. Caldwell 5
Syrup Pepsin TO our knowlegc, bat for
a sure and pleasant remedy for iudlges-
ton, constipation, sick headache and
all stomach troubles, DR. Caldwell $
Sy rup Pepsin is the surest, safest and
most pleasant remedy. 1t is sold in Ioc
(trial size soc and 81 bottles by Sharrar
& Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Ar Editor Drowned

Fond du Lac. Wis Feb. l2.-Eliiah
Cone. city editor Of the Morning Daily
News. was drowned Saturday evening.
Absence from bis dCsk was noted Satm-
day. and search instituted. Sunday
morning his body was found i'm Fond du
Lac river. near the Second street cross
ing. 1t would appear that he had fallen
OF the river bank, which is unprotect.
ed Cone was about - years old, grad
uate of Yale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

after doctors failed to cure me of
pneumonia / used one Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles Of il cured me.
IL is also the best remedy On earth for
whCnpipg cough " cured nv Grand
children of the worst cases, writes Juo
Berry, Loganton. Pa. 1t is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate
results Cures coughs, colds, crour and
throat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption. Children always like it.
Mothers endorse it.
Sharrar 81 Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Office of c. X. Slonneper.
LIBERTY, IND Ian. 10, 1895

LIBERTY, IND IAN. 10, 1895.
Pepsin Syrup Co, Monticello, Ill.
GENTLEMEN For ahou: 10 years
was affected with constipation, indiges-
tion and stomach and bowel trouble.
tried DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
soon found relief. After using one fifty
cent bottle 7 ain now well aid can eat
anything that comes on the table with
out suffering pain and distress in my
stomach and I can cheerfully recon-
mend it to anyone that has any bowel
or stomach trouble If you are afflicted
try it and you will be convinced.
Very truly yours,
G.. X SLONIGER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
a Friphtfui pfunder

will often cause 4 horrible bum, scald,
cut or bruse Buckliu's Aruica Salve,
will Kill The pain and promptly heal Il.
Cures fever sores, ulcers, boils ,corns, all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only 25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by Sharrar & Mulholland, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Increase In Money Circulation.

Washington, Feb. o-Thc year 1899
brought our foreign commerce for the
first time past the $2ooo.0oo.o00 line,
and the month of February. 1900
shows more than $2O00,O00.000 Of
money ia circulation Tor the first time
The total foreign commerce for the
year 1899 was S2.O74.345.242. while the
total money in circulation on Febru-
AIRY was $2.0O3.1 49355.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Nrrrnrs Sentenced.

Washington. Feb. 10.-SiN negro
boys convicted Of criminal assault on
Mrs. Dora Linkins. young white
woman. were sentenced by Justice
Cole TO imprisonment in the peniten-
fairy for 30 years each.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Dich In Prison.

Albany, y. Y, Feb. s.-"Bll" Cook,
who was sentenced in 1895 to As years
imprisonment in the Albany peniten-
tiary, died there Wednesday from con-
sumption. lie was one Of the most
noted desperadoes Of the Indian terri
tory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Cnlln Actrcss MARRIED..

New York, Feb. 10.-Gertie Homan,
who became famous as a child actress
in the part Of Little Lord Fauntleroy,
was married Thursday night az her
home in Brooklyn to Edwin Than
hauser, manager of the Academy Of
Music milwaukee,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Passed Away.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. -. - EX-Mayor
Joseph Stringham, aged 90, died this
(Tuesday) morning. He was one of
the citys wealthiest men. lie was
formerly treasurer of New York state.
and was once editor of the Buffalo On.
W Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
. 80

Il had dyspepsia for years No medi-
cine was 50 effective -" AUGol Dyspepsia
Cult. 4, gave immaculate reueI Two
bottles produced marvellous results. "
writes l. II Warren, Albany, Wiseon-
sin. 1t digests what You eat and can
not fail to cure.
Sharrar g Nrlhollard
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
An Editors Life Saved by
Chamberlain'S Cough Rem
6dV
SHARRAR az MULHOLLAND
(SucCesst TO q. : Webb ,

During the eafty part of October, 1896,
contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until
feared that consumption had appeared
coughing and trying to eXpel something
which | could not | became alarmed
and after giving the local doctor trial
bought bottle Of Chamberlain S Cough
Remedy and the result was immediate
improvement, and after had used three
bottles my lungs WCic restored TO their
healthy state.-B s. EDWARDS, Pub
Usher OF the Review, Wyant, III. For
sale by Bivlns & Rhodes, druggists,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
pe,cetu, md pro.prrous.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Senor Quesa-
da, the Cuban commissioner in Wash
ington. has returned from a trip
through the island and says everything
is peaceful and prosperous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
4 Jury Secured.

Springfield. ~, Fob -. Nic0ra
~. ,.... ,- ..- .....,-
After $50 talesmen had bean examined
the - jurors 70 Try the - Carter,ille
miners charged with numbering five
negroes on the street of Carterville
September Il last were secured. All
are farmers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
EXPORTS Fall on.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The exports of
the principal articles OF domest tic prod
ucrs for the month of January were
valued at $GI.329,5y3, a decrease Of So
40O,170 compared with January, 1899,
and for the seven months ended
January 81, S447, 365.952. a decrease Of
$ls,14O,372 compared with like period
of the previous fiscal year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

w. S. Philpot, Albany Ga, says, DE
Wits Little Early Risers ala me more
good than any pills l ever took The
famous little pills for constipation, bill
liousness and liver and bowel troubles
Sharrar q Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Thr AIhn,nI,rr

The most curious place in the world
is the Alhambra in spain. lpwas orig
inally fortress, so great in extent as
to be capable of holding 10000 men.
II was begun in 1913 and finished in
1914
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
AsphyNtuIed.

Chicago. Feb. r. Martin Jorden. a
stationary engineer, employed by the
Universal Coal company, and his wife
and baby were asphyXiated by escaping
gas early Sunday morning at their resi-
dence. Stewart avenue and Forty-third
81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
swept by wind.

CollinsHlle, ILL.,, Feb. 9.-This town
narrowly escaped destruction by a tor
nato yesterday. Fourteen persons
were injured in Inc immediate vicinity
of the village, some OF them fatally,
and there was much damage to prop
~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Entire FAMILY KILLED.

Vancouver. r. C., Feb. S.-An entire
family ofdndians. six in number, with
the Scotch name Of McTavish. were
charged with being witches and killed
bv q vigilance committee in Northern
British Columbia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

Geo. Barbe Mendoza, Va. says, Moth
ing did me so much good as Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. One dose relieved me, "a
few bottles cured me-" 1t digests what
you eat and always cures dyspepsia.
Sharrar q Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

Escanaba. Mich, Feb. o.-The Nation
al CoopcI - and Woodenware com
pany's monster plants in total ruins by
fire Thursday morning. The loss is at
least $3.50. 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

Washington, Feb. IA statement
prepared at tho post Office department
shows that the gross postal receipts
for January last were $i,03I0l0. an in
crease of $3.50. G53 over January 1899.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

No one would ever be bothered with
constipation if ever one XII how nat-
urally and quickly Ba.dock Blood Bit
icrs regulates the stomach and bowels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent it though DR. Woods
n orway Pine Syrup cures coughs Ids,
bronchitis. sore throat. Never fails.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Al the Cemetery.

Ii was dreary wait on the cold, wind
swept slopes OF Arlington for the hun
drcGs who had made the pilgrimage
early in the day. But close on sunset
the boom Of the Sylph's guns on the
Potomac was answered by the crash Of
minute guns from Fort Myer, and then
the solemn notes of the dirge was borne
on the wind as the procession moved
through the winding avenues of the
great city of the dead. The grave was
in the open space just south OF the am
phitheater and in sight Of the Mansion
house. Gen Merritt and his mounted
staS deploycd On the outE road, while
solid ranks Of dismouuted troopers held
back the crowd on every side. Nimb,e
cavalrymen swarmed over the caisson,
casting loose the lashings. and bore the
coffin 10 the open grave, while the presi-
dent and the cabinet. with the gray
haired generals, stood silent and bare
headed as the chaplain pronounced the
words of committal that consigned for
ever the houored dust 10 the dust
whence it came. Then. in answer to
low command. the firing squad wheeled
into line. The swapping vollies of the
carbnes scarcely echoed among the
bare trees. but the wall Of the bugle as
IL souuCcu zap, fingered long au0 sadly
IN me gray Oh the winter tWIugnt ana
echoed family from the distant hills.
A. il died away the coffin sank from
view.
Mrs. Lawton Goes Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Il.

Port Arthur, Tex, Feb 12.-James
Sweeney, upon being acquitted by a
jury OF murder, was hanged here by a
mob.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Piles of People

testify to the merit OF Banner s.
in curing piles It is guaranteed.
Sharrar * MulhollGud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

Tor t-Ofib tAif'At - AfNtft't AaNN W
Mines and Mining Favored.
Washington. Feb. An amend
ment 10 the financial bin permitting
international bimetallism was report
ed in the senate yesterday. Notice
VAS given that rs soon as the financial
bill was disposed of the bill TO pro-
vide a government for Porto Rico
would be called up.
Washington. Feb. S.-The feature in
the senate yesterday was TIN be-
tween Senators Depew ana Pettigrcw
over o. letter from President Schur-
man. of the Philippine commission.
read by the New Yorker. fatty deny
inc "A statement made 10y the South
Dakota senator that he (Schurm1n)
mad tried TO bride the insurgents and
failed" The financial bill was further
discussed
Washington. Feb. 9.-The senate yes
terday listened TO further discussion
of the financial bill. \ favorable re
port was made on the bill TO create a
department Of commerce and indus
tries. the head Of which is 10 have a
seat in the cabinet.
Washington, Feb. 1O.--Iu the senate
Yesterday Senator Jones (NrkD intro
duced free silver coinage substitute
for the pending currency bill. senator
Allison presented the credentials Of
his colleague. John II. Gear, reelected
.,nator from Iowa, for term of six
years from March 4. 1901
Washington. Feb. IT, When there
were only a dozen senators present a
Bocr resolution introduced by Senator
Allen CNehJ va, passed i'm thc senate
ar catu5a. tu'..t. 1Htar the vote
was recousidcrcd and the resolution
went over The financial debate was
continued.
Washiuoton. Fob. - Speeches were
made I'm Tire senate ON the financial
bill 10y Mc,,rs. Wolcott. Elkins and
Butler.
House.
Washington. Feb. I'm. the house
YESTERDAY Mr. smith MichO intro
duced bill providing for minister
to the two South African republics
\ favorable report was made on bill
TO establish soldiers home at John
son City. Tenn. to cost $250,O0o. The
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill brought out n discussion on eN-
pansion.
Washington Fec. S.-The diplomatic
ana consular appropriation bill, carry
ing S3.1f3.ooS. was passed in the house
Svst,,rul SUBSTANTIALLY as it came
from committee
Washington. Feb. 9.--In the house
Yesterday the bill establishing tariff
rates upon goods from Porto Rico in.
to the United states and vice versa
was reported
Washington. Feb. 10.-No bushes,
was transacted in the house yesterday
during the day. I'm the evening 3;
private pension bills were passed. Ad
journed to Monday.
Washington. Feb. ia bill was in
troduced i'm the house yesterday for
bidding contributions by corporation
to political campaign funds and bill
was passed permitting transit of good.
in bond across the continent without
paying duty. The executive. legisla
tive and judicial appropriation bill
(S23,S7LS1D was reported. \ bin wa.
iaNordhiy reported FOR the creation OF ;
department of mines ard minino wifi
a secretary, to be a member Of the cab
met.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
SENATORS TALK FINANCE.
And During the Debate the Philip
pine Question Is Introduced
in Various Speeches.
FAVORABLE REPORTS ON SEVERAL BILLS

House PASSES the Diplomatic md
Consular Appropriation niIi ana
other Important Mensures-F"rin
for Porto Rico - Department Of
Mines and Mining Favored.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
MAJ. GEN. LAYTON BURIED
Most Imposing and Solemn Military
Funeral of Dead Hero Held
at Washington.
INTERMENT TAKES PLACE kTARLlSGTOR.
Services In the Church of the Cow
cnnnt Attended by President Ne
kinicy aud Other DISTINGUISHED
Men Of the AdministratiOn-Or
ton bH Dr. strSker.

Washington Feb. 1O.-Aftrr impress
sive funeral services for Maj. Gen.
Henr; w Lawton yesterday in the
Church of the Covenant, conducted by
President Henry NJ. Stryker OF Ham
ilton college. New York, 5000 men,
representing the infantry. artillery
and cavalry branches Of the United
States army. followed the remains 10
the tomb i'm Arlington cemetery.
Every department of the government
was represented at the obsequies. The
esident and members of his cabinet
and many Of the Judges Of the SUI
premc court and congressman attend
ed the services in the church. Flags
on all the public buildings hung at
half-mast
Dr. STRIKERS EuloGS.
The PRESBYTERIAN burial service was
read by Chaplain Pierce. OF Lawton's
old command, and President Stryker
then arose TO deliver the Grafton. He
culogi2ed Gen. Lawtou's military ca
reer and went on TO say:
cover the width of the Garth "a soldie,' 5
household has brought its warrior home.
Tho dust that tho ration eath"r- TO Its
guarding is that OF 10 common man We
arc met 10 celebrate and 10 mourn him
But while We recall the r.cord 50 compact
with maulincs~. aud which tho white bios
som ~ modtsty crowns withal; while we
rccitc the story OF one who pcr-onlhed the
best American traditions. first this day do
we regard hcr SORROW who treads that sol
omn aisle Of PAIN the E1ucNiN or whose
shadows are accessible only 90 her God.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
Mrs. La,vton Goes Home.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Mrs. Mary &.
Lawton, the widow of Ma, gen. Henry
Lawton. has gone to her former home,
Pewee Valley. Ky" accompanied by
her children.