Arizona republican., 1918-07-12
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NEW YORK, July 11.-Major John | Purroy Mitchell, soldier statesman and former mayor of New York. was laid 10 rest today in Woodlawn cemetery here in the presence of 5000 mourning citizens after one of the most remark able and impressive funerals ever held. The obsequies were not only charac- torized by the presence of men promi- nCnt in world affairs, including former President Roosevelt. Joseph P. Yum ulty. representing President Wilson; envoys from the war and navy depart wents. and official representatives of England. France, Italy Japan. Cuba and Persia, but IS American aviators in battle formation. as token of re- spect 10 their dead comrade in -arms. novcrod over the funeral cortege as it moved slowly up Fifth avenue to St. Patrick's cathedral and thence to the cemetery.
 Flowers From Sky Thousands of American. Beauty rdses. from the gardens of Mrs. Robert Bacon, wife of the former American ambassador to France, werc dropped by the airmen into the streets. upon the housutops and at the grave as the aviatol's body was lowered into its final resting place. Three thousand lilies, sent by tho former mayors offi cial family carpeted the spot. Three volleys fired by American in fantrymon. tho sounding of Taps" by an army bugler and the simple service at the grave was over.
 The funeral procession. which had left the city hall where the body had lain in state. at q. nl., arrived atsthe cemetery at 1:30 D. m. Thousands of citizens to whom the remarkable career of New Yorks youngest mayor had been an inspiration. lined the side- walks as the solemn marchers passed. still other thousands viewed the fu- neral from roofs, widows and other vantage points.
 Escorted by 10000
 Meanwhile the city's church bells tolled and chimes pealed sacred music. soldiers. sailors, policemen. firemen, Red Cross nurses, distinguished civil ians notable men representing the al- lied and other nations, 10000 in all, composed the cortoge.
 Major Mitchels horse. shrouded in black. with boots reversed. in the stir rups. and bearing also his reversed sword. followed the gun carriage which bore the coffin draped with the Stars and Stripes. Bands played fu-
 
 watched revercntly, much of the city's business was suspended. All the ex- changes and many commercial houses were closed for an hour and when the body was being lowered into the grave street and subway cars stopped for an interval of one minute.
 "The Star Spangled Banner"
 At the cathedral the beautiful die obitir' mass of requiem stirred the emotion of the great throng of mourn ITS. Tears stood in the eyes of many as the great organ pealed The Star Spangled Banner at the close of the service.
 The IS birdmen from Mineola, in charge of Flight Commander Lieut. Frank C. Davidson. desiring to honor the deceased, even as Guynemer, the geeat French lace" had been honored ir-France. flew at the lowest attitudes ever dared by flying men over New Y6rk city. Some went lower than 800 feet. it was said, otwithstanding the risk of deadly air pockets. The avia- tofs had been instructed to land in tlie river if forced to descend by en- zine or other trouble. They carried aloft more than two wagon loads of roses, gladioli, carnations and other flowers.
 For half an hour after the last rites they continued to circle above the grave like enormous American eagles suarding the soldier dead.
 Proud of Her Son
 Fl am glad that John took up his tight for preparedness.' Mrs. James Michel is quoted by her friends as saying after leaving her sons grave.
 rI am glad that he had the courage tor fight against those who opposed him in it. 1 am proud that he had the courage to go into the most dangerous branch of the service. I know that he died bravely and as his mother, I must try to live that way