Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-21
Affairs i'm West WaShinGfOn-


A PUBLIC MEETING. called at the instance of
number of well-knOwn citizens. to take action
relative to the death of President Garfield, was
heid LAST night at Forrest hail. and although no
notice was given by public advertisement, the
hall was filled with the prominent citizens of the
town. Mr. John 4. Mitchell called the meeting
to order and nominated the Hon. Josiah Dent
Tor presiding officer, who carie forward and took
the chair: Messrs. Henry M. Sweeny.
Dr. Loockerman and Benz. Miller were
and j. Hoidsworth Gordon secretaries
Mr. VIM. ID. Cassin moved the appointment of
committee on resolutions by the chair. who
named the following: DR.. Grafton Tyler John
T. Mitchell, Thomas Knowles, Arthur B. Crop
, ley. George T. Dunlop and c. NJ. Matthews Dr.
Grafton Tyler reported the foil owing resolutions
with appropriate remarks, the adoption of
which was seconded by Mr.. John T. Mitchell in
graceful and feeling add ress. The resolutions
were as follows:
Resotred, That we have learned with the most
profound grief and deepest sorrow of the death
OF the late President of the United States, James
A. GARFIELD. We recognize in him an example
worthy of all imitation by the youth of our
country. Born of parents poor i'm worldly
goods, humble and lOwly i'm social position but
honorable and without reproach among their
fellow-men, in rural district. retired from the
centers of intellectual culture and prominent in
cent!ves to an ambitious mind farm work in
summer and the carpenters bench in
WiHtcT cuSdSeO tne TIME ueVOte0 10 the stern
purposes OF his daily life. These purposes were
based upon the highest qualities which exercise
and ennobe the head and heart Of man. His
nrSt ambition now was to aid, maintain and
comfort widowed mother. This done he next
thought of the talents God had given him, and
he looked beyond all difficulties to the acquire
ment Of an education and a degree of mental
culture which would fit him for any position
that might be in the future in store for an
American boy. Trusting in God always. and
knowing nothing but his duty to himself, his
fellow-men, and that country whose institutions
invited him to his noble career. he attained his
highest aim. A tow-path driver on a canal did
not detract from his consciousness of moral
worth, nor did it abate the settled purpose of
ms ms mind to be man in his day
him Of high culture, commanding
the respect and confidence of the people Of his
own state, who conferred upon him all honors
and the most responsible trusts in their gift.
called to the Chief Magistracy of the United
States. His career here is known to all. Charity,
paclfcati0n the hand Of good-fellowship ex-
tended TO his people Of every section, grade and
nationality and stern justice In the admins
tration OF public affairs. marked his every act
and vindicated his patriotic resolve inspired by
that noble sentiment, my country first; my
country last. God save my country" Then he
died.
Resotued That we recognize in his death the
loss of true and steadfast friend Of the inter-
ests of the District of Columbia not only In its
relations to the people Of the United States as
their national capital but to the progress Of our
city and the individual security, prosperity and
happiness Of all our citizens.
Res0tued, That as legislator soldier and states
man he commands our fullest admiration.
Resolced, That our sincere coincidence is offered
Of the housshold, and we commend them 'i 10 the
care Of that God Who alonecan give them solace.
support, and comfort.