The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
COLONEL MORR!SON'S FUNERAL
Senator COckrell and Representa-
tive RObb Among Pallbearers.


Washington. Dec. 31,-At Arlington Gene
terry to-day occurred the funeral of Lieu-
tenant Colonel Jasper Morrison of Missouri,
late of the Judge Advocate Generals de-
partment, who DIED at SIN Franc SEQ shortly
after his return from important service in
the Philippines. The remains arrived Tues
day and were removed 20 the receiving vault
at Arlington. Funeral services We're held at
the vault at 2:30. and We're conducted by
Chaplain Pierce of the Second Cavalry, sta
toned at Fort Myer.
The funeral party consisted of Mrs J. N
Morrison. the widow of Midshipman J. r.
Morrison. of the navy. a son, and Mrs.
Warren, Mrs. Taylor and Miss Morrison,
sisters
There was a large attendance of SORROW
ing friends to pay their last tribute of
rade. Many of Colonel Morrison's former
associates in the War Department. where
he served faithfully for many years. were
and magnificent
The occasion was marked by the highest
military hcnors. BY special direction of
of the Second Cavalry from Fort Myer was
in attendance and escorted the funeral party
from the vault to the grave. The cortege
was headed by the Second Cavalry Band,
which played dirges during the march. The
chaplain made Il brief prayer at the grave.
and after the body, had been lowered into
the earth three volleys We're fired over the
sounded ..tans."
The pallbearers We're Senator CockrelI and
Representative Robb of Missouri General
G. \. L-;eber. retired; General George r.
Davis. General F. c. Ainsworth and Mr.. L;
officers acted as body bearers.
MRS. MARGARET KEELING
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
one of Nevada's oldest residents. died early this
morning Death was, due TO stomach trouble.
She leaves Tour daughters. three sons and one
sister. Mrs. Rurnsey OF Lamar.
EDWARD WEATHERBY.
London. Dec; 2l;-Edward weathcrby,. former
club, is dead.
MAJOR AUGUSTUS c. TATE
whose right leg amputated on sunday as a
result OF yangrene. due 10 arrested circulation
shrousG e q Civil @ see Ms'9T Whah a' tine s
has held a number Of Federal and state posi-
the presidency. Major Tate was president of
the Soldiers National Committee.
JUDGE ALLEN CRAIG.
Mauch Chunk Pa Dec. 3I.-Judce Allen Craig
of the Common Pleas Court of Monroe and Pike
counties. died suddenly at his home in this city
last night.
JAMES s. MORRIS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
rssa csirS IN Dee roa sssi MGs n, po
in the lumber business
3. F. RoBEY.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Wafrensburg, Mo-. Dec. 5l.-B. r. ROtpy, for
merly a Councilman of this city, dropped dead
on his farm in the northwestern part of the
county last night ApopleNy is assigned the
Cause, of his DEATH
s E. sHELLITo.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
waxaiiachie Tex, Dec SIS. Z. Sheliito. n
prominent resident of this city, died to-day of
pneumonia
MRS MARSH RoBINETT
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Hartville Mo-. Dec 3l.-Mrs. Marsh Roblrett.
a farmers wife. committed suicide to-day by
drinking carbolic acid.
ANDREW WEIGH.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington ILL.,. Dec. 31.-Apdrew Welch a
yell-to-do farmer aged 65. near Piper City was
un instantly " killed He fieaves Widow and 1.i SIX
children.
JAMES LEARY.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington H.. Dec. Si.-Mentaly unhal-
anced. as a result of sunstroke two years ago
James Leary, "A farmer, OF Fletcher. this
county cut his throat to-day. He was 50 years
old and leaves a family.
JOHN A. SCHMIDT.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Metropolis, Ill, Dec. 31.-John A. Schmidt n
we'll known German farmer of this county died
near here last night. aged IS years. He had been
resident of Massac County for more than forty
years.
W, Fl. SMITH.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Nevada Mo-. Dec. 3l.-W. II. Smith, a prom
inent merchant and banker Of Montcvallo this
county died last night. death being due TO n
compiication Of diseases. lie was 70 years of
age and a member of the Masonic order
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