The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Washington MOurnS Loss
 Of Notable Figure.
GENERALS LAST MOMENTS
Conscious Until Just Before
 the End.
East Audible Speech of Famous Vir-
 Rfniau Was Pleasant Gallan- try-Mrs. Roosevelt Ex- tends Her sympathy.
Advertiser Bureau,
 1925 c St., N. w.,

Advertiser Bureau,
 1925 G St., N. w.,
 Washington, April 29.
 The death of General Fitzhugh Lee wrought expressions of deep sorrow in all circles in Washington today. In the hotel lobbies the sudden death was the general topic of discussion among groups of Southerners and ex-Confed- crates who assembled to discuss the probable funeral arrangements.
 The condition of General Lee was known to besexceedingly grave when fhe special car arrived in Washington yesterday morning and although the chances were against recovery, hjs at- tending physicians were hopeful to the very end, which came unexpectedly to them. at a time when they were not in the room of their patient. Little things that he said to relatives tndi- cated very clearly that when he was first stricken he realized the gravity of his situation and this explains his de- sire to come all the way on to Wash- tngton where he would be south Of Mason and Dixon's line. and among friends and relatives.
 An entire surprise and deep source of pleasure to General Lee upon his arrival in Washington was the great number of friends who had learned in advance of his condition on the train and who assembled to meet him. He was particularly glad to see them and some of his relatives also came, as did Major R. E. Lee Michie and Major Kean of the army, with whom he had served in Cuba.
 As soon as he saw Major Kean he gaid: q am glad to see you, Major, and I place myself entirely In your hands and under your orders"
 At the hospital General Lee was given one of the best rooms on the second floor and everything possible was done to make him comfortable. Although his condition was serious and the physicians knew that In such case the end might come at any nlo- nent, they were very hopeful, although hoping against hope when they left the bed room shortly after 9 o'clock to announce hls condition to the repre- sentatives of the press.
 Saw His Relatives.
 Early in the evening General Lee saw all of his relatives who were in the city but when his condition became a little more comfortable several of his relatives returned to their homes, not realizing the end was so near
 General Lee was conscious until five minutes before his death, and was cheerful to the very last. He seemed to be just as bright, although his ar ticulation was thick, as when al the head of the troopers he was wont to sing: If you want to have good time, 1ine the cavalry, jine the cavalry"
 Shortly before his death he looked around and asked of his cousin, Mrs. B. H. Fowle, who stood near with an attendant: Who is she?" Mrs Fowle answered. T am here and here's pret- ty nurse"
 An" he said with a smile. they are all pretty here" A few minutes later his brother, Daniel Mason Lee, who had hurried to the city from Freder- af bp General Lee recognized his brother, and whispered something to the effect that he could not talk. because his doctors had advised against it. MT. Lee stood for a moment looking at his stricken brother and then stepping aside into the corridor to where friends were waiting, he said Why, Fitz is dying" That was the first announce ment of the end. which came in very few minutes
 His last audible speech was the lit tie gallantry about the nurse.
 Those present at the time of his death were: Daniel Lee. Mrs. B. H. Fowle, a sister law. and Miss Virginia Ma son Dorsey, a cousin living in Wash ington. Other relatives who were with General Lee shortly before he died were: A R. Beverly Mason, the prin- cipaI of Gunston School here; Dr. Rob- ert French Mason, cousin. Miss Emily Mason, Miss Nanny Mason and Miss
 
 Laura Lee Dorsey. all cousins.
 American Flag FlOated.
 After the death or General Lee. a large American flag was hung from circular window in the lower end of the hospital as a mark of respect. The flag had to be hung from the window be- cause there is no flag pole on the build ing. The remains were removed to the large reception hall on the second fioor and remained there until late this after
 tVV r ginia Mason Dorsey, and another rela- tive.
 Early this morning a beautiful box of lilies and roses was received at the hospital from the White House. Il contained Mrs Rosevelt's card. with tht words in her own handwriting, Ihest with sincerest sympathy.
 Many other flowers were received al the hospital including a beautiful or fering from Dr. Henry St. Georg, Tucker of the George Washington Chl' versity, formerly of the Washington and Lee University at Lexington, where Robert E. Lee is buried. Dr. Tucker has offered to place his entire house a 1872 H Street, N w. at the disposal o the Lee family. Many callers went t' the hospital this morning to pay thell respects to members of the family or tC leave flowers.
 A pathetic incident of the last hour! of General Lee was his desire to se' General Jack" Hayes. his old comrad in arms, who was a bugler in the olt End cavalry with General Fitzhugh Le fin Texas at the time that General Le killed the Comanche chieftain, Yeilov Hand. General Hayes and Genera Lee were thrown together very muc throughout their long military service and were almost like brothers. Genera Lee never came to Washington withou calling upon General Hayes, and hal an engagement to meet General Have here today.
 Hayes Kept Watch.
 General Hayes. as soon as he hear' of the condition of General Lee, has tened to the hospital but did not SC him on account of the desire to keel the patient as comfortable as possi ble He remained outside of the doc of his lifelong friend. keeping watch
 General Lee did not, however forge his old comrade at arms and throughou the evening asked repeatedly If Have ,.yaa around He seemed very anxiou