New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-02
KEPT BROTHER SILENT
TWO REQUESTS REFUSED
Old Enmity Shoscn at Funeral OF
Mrs. Booth Tucker.

That the breach in the family relations OF
the Booths and Booth-Tuckers. caused by the
dispute between General William Booth. Of the
Salvation Army. and his son. Ballington Booth.
which led 70 The organization by the latter OF
the Volunteers of America, is still strong, even
81 the face OF death. was manifested yesterday,
when permission to speak at tn funeral ser
vices Of Consul Mrs. Emma Bocth-Tucker, Of
she Salvation Army. az Carnegie Hall. was re-
fused her brother Herbert Booth Previously
The request Of General BaIington Booth. that
family gathering and short private services for
his sister be held in Carnegie Hall prior TO the
public funeral had been refused The follow
irg statement was issued by General Balling-
Ton Booth:
On his return TO Nev-York. General Ballington
6sonsyrstion .ver the body 81 his sister had been
n re lo.lee 81 ne nonT sneolo ne Nlsh
TEeie o. Of 50 public a character and 50 purely
that a short family service be held over the body
c9noSoted by pr JOSIAH Strong OF NeEy-York, at
such time it seemed to him more fitting for the
u has been extremely painful TO both the general
question % the anaalgarnation Of the Volunteers Of
" again They wish il to be distincfy understood
rhat as the differences are a matter OF principle,
sny ehange. and that such question should be
stand that the movements are distinct ana dis
similar u principle government and method
With those bereaved the Volunteers have regretted
any aliusion T. The subject.
The train bearing the body Of Mrs. Booth
Tucker, who killed in a train wreck at
Dean Lake No, last Thursday. and her
husband, Commander Booth Tucker, arrived
here yesterday and was met by officers Of the
national headquarters staff and the three
rnotherless children On the shoulders Of the
1hp7 IL
Holz, Cleveland; Lieutenant Colonel Mcintyre.
Buffalo, and Lieutenant Colonel Cox Lieuten-
ant Colonel Chandler and Brigadier Johnston.
n this city. the coffin was borne through lane
n silent, bare headed spectators TO a waiting
carriage and driven to the Merritt burial es-
adjustment 10 be prepared for the memorial
services in Carnegie Hall at .. II.
At p. m. the body was removed to Carnegie
Hail. which at 10 o'clock was filed to overflow
ing Hundreds Of people remained in the street
waiting until the close Of the service to get a
chance TO take 2 last look at the body At 3
o'clock Z procession. moved down the centre
stsle, led by two standard bearers carrying
Vhite satin streamers and followed by mem hers
# the STAFF. who in turn were followed BY
Colonel Z. J. Higgins chief secretary OF the Sal
vstion Army in the United States, preceding the
coffin and carrying the bonnet and Bible Of Mrs
Booth-Tucke- Then came the coffin. carried on
she shoulders OF the pallbearers. who met the
body at the train. Bowed with grief. Com
nlander Booth Tucker and his seven children
followed, two in the arms OF Major Hannah
Carr and another friend.
AFTER the cofHn had been deposited on i
pedestal al the front Of the auditorium and TIE
bible and bonnet Of Mrs Booth Tucker placed
~ il. the friends and relatives occupied the
trent OF seats on the stage. which was
filed with the members OF the national head
quarters staff and band. Commander Booth
Tucker occupied the centre Of the stage with
his children either side Of him. Colonel E. J.
Higgins conducted the services. While Lieuter-
ant Colonel Drengle prayed the commander was
sobbing on mis- knees before the coffin. Major
Hannah Carr, who has been with Mrs. Booth
Tucker in most Of her married life in comment
ing on the unselfshness Of the life Of Mrs.
Booth-Tucker. said that she had known the
consul as q mother. L daughter and wife, and
that although she spent q large part Of her time
in public work. there never was mother more
tender and devoted 20 the care of her children.
When the congregation sang Jesus. Lover Of
Ny Soul" and The commander again stepped
forward and fell on his knees beside the coffin,
there was hardly dry eye in the audience
Brigadier Johnston and Colonel Higgins eulo-
gized Mrs. Booth Tucker.
A long cable message from General William
Booth was read. il which he said.
Her death is an unutterable loss She was a
SalNalont sC!oler q ltlcoTnparable worm. A LONG
and memorable record OF vel fought fields is be-
hind her. Perhaps OF no one IN modern times. OF
her years and opportunity could II be more truly
sa:d, She has fought q Eood night Looking back
today the wears Of the Consuls life, I
discern some OF the fruits Of her conflicts. In the
hand OF God she has converted sinners. restored
prodigals fec the hungry. instructed the ignorant
healed the broken hearted nursed the sick trained
officers and workers for every land. conquered
devils commanded Salvation hosts, and in many
1rfer WAYS TuiIieC the reoeernS work 10 which
re- Lord had called her To Him by whose strength
Dr. all accom- hshed We humbly render thanks
giving and give Him al the glory
While scarcely more than child, she went down
20 the lowest depths Of sin and misery among the
-1rgottsn. the hopeless, the outcast. She soon
Training Homes, where her example ana service
hOTe fruit and continue 10 bear fruit the world
over Then she accompanied the commander 10
India. where they lived and labored for the native
populations until broken down in health l ordered
again. she Travelled % and down Ei1rone mo
eight wears ago came 70 the United States where
believe thousands can bear testimony TO the
feople, the efficiency o. her work and the Christ
likeness of her spirit.
As said your diving President in the presence OF
rs :ate. 50 say ] BY The see Of this oofln that
Gods way for US. His vii be DONE
Commander Booth-Tucker. who broke into
tears in the midst Of his words said:
ny heart is broken crushed with sorroW In
'hlcag0 some years ago, when ] was irnporing
man 70 become z Christian he said: If your beau
tfL wife were 70 be taken from you in horrible
railroad accident. like mine was from me. YOU
would then feel toward God IS feel II that man
should be IN the audience to-day. I want 10 tell
cod who has visited that
frophe- she was martyr 70 duty, and the closing