The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-18
Who sprang to arms and freely went
In answer to their country's call,
Lest freedoms ruined temple fall
In chaos of ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

l hear again the wardrums play
The sobs of grief which end in prayer
The sharp command through buges blare
When your dead fathers marched away.
0 orphaned ones. ye need not shun
The purse proud look with wealth eiate.
Your fathers valor saved the state.
And ye are heirs of what they
Ye sit beside no alms-house 6res.
Lake that Promethean-stolen flame;
The lighting spark unto you came.
FROM battle brought by your dead sires.
And when your childhood's days are spent,
And ye In after years beside
This building stand look up with pride,
1t is your fathers monument.
No dole of charity We eat
But bread from grain that shall not fail.
Out-bcaten when wars sounding dali
Thrashed OFT mems souls like grains OF wheat
When clouds surcharged with eaden rain
Enshrouded all the Land in gloom.
And wars fre-hreathing fierce simoom
Winnowed the chaT from out the grain
Mrs. Robbins, president of George FL. Thomas
Woman's Relief Corpe was then introduced,
with the presidents of the George H. Chapman
and Ruckle Relief Corps. Mrs. Robbins deilv-
cred short address, closing by presenting, in
behalf of the corps which she represented, a set
of table linen to the home. She was followed by
the representatives of the other corps above
mentioned in like presentation. Mrs. Pitt
man, ore OF the trustees of the home. responded
in an eloquent address of considerable length.
received by the audience with indications of
marked approval.
General NJ. D. Manson was called to the stage,
and his reception such by his comrades as
to indicate that his popularity with the boys"
is of solid character The General spoke
briefly closing with an eloquent tribute to the
ladies for what they had done during the dark
days. and what they were still doing in behalf
of the States wards
General McGinnis, being called upon by Com
rade Smith as General and by cries of Pap"
from the audience, declined to 60 forward, stat
ing that he rested satisfied in the knowl-
edge that he was the handsomest man
in the house. Following this Depart
ment Chaplain Ira j. Chase took the
stage and seemed inclined to dispute the Gener
ais claim to superior beauty. but ended his re-
marks IN manner impressive and eloquent sGg-
gested By the surrounding scenes.
II. L. Johnson, senator-elect from Wayne,
spoke briefly of what was due to these children
from the State, and indicated that his action as
legislator would be based upon the belief that
they were entitled TO the States best He
also favored the separation of the feeble minded
from the soldiers orphans. Mr. johnson
frequently interrupted by marked demonstra-
tons OF approval
Mr. johnson was followed by State Senator
l.. NJ Campbell, of Hendricks county. Mr..
Campbell briefly stated his views, and promised
his best efforts to secure an adequate appropria-
tion for the reconstruction of the building and
it's proper maintenance. He also favored the
Mr. Campbell was followed by Messrs. B. F.
Ibaugh, of Franklin. and W. F. Ackman, of
Hancock who in brief but eloquent terms.
pledged their best efforts TO the carrying on Of
this worthy State benevolent institution in
manner in keeping with the claims of its in
mates. Both of these gentlemen favored sep
aration of the sellers orphans from the feeble.
minded
Colnfade Tom Boyd Of Hamilton, MON Der
OF the last legislature, to whom the credit be-
L.. so IL e
of the newly erected asylums, intended for occu
pancy by the insane, as home for these unfor
tunate feeble -minded recipients of the States
charity, spoke briefly, but in a manner which
went to the hearts of his hearers, as he carried
his audience with him in every sentiment ut
tered. He favored all necessary appropriations
and full divorce of the two institutions as con-
Quoted in the past
General Bennett. being called upon. declined
to speak, as those present were there by his in
vitation, and, therefore, courtesy demanded
that he should not occupy the time due to others.
c. A. Power, of Terre Haute. and Bob
Houston, Of Hamilton, spoke briefly, not differ
ing In sentiment from those who had preceded
them in regard to the worthiness of the charity
and the desirabilty Of separating in different in
situations this predetermined from the soldiers
orphans.
Comrade Smith then, in behalf Of the Board Of
trustees thanked the g. A R.. the Ladies' Re-
lief Corps, the local post and all individuals
whe had contributed to the success of the cere
monies about to close.
Mrs. DR.. New. of this city. and department.
president of the W. r. c., Mrs. Alice e. Griffin,
of Elkhart, spoke briefly after which all the in
mates of the home were massed upon the stage.
singing two stanzas of Home. Sweet Home"
to which had been added for the occasion:
When bugles to battle called sons of the North
From the hearthstones of home fathers went
FORTH
o the homes which TO them like Paradise seemed
When camped on the field. of its pleasures they
dreamed
Home! home sweet sweet home!
There's no place like home.
Though the deahange closed the homes of our sires
Not homeless and hungered desthdarkened fate,
For doors swung wide open, unla kHed by the State
Home. home! Dear, dear home
Our battle bought home
The soldiers doxology Marching Through
Georgia, was then howled in the usual manner.
and the crowd dispersed SO we'll satisfied that it
was the general opinion that there was nothing
wrong with the weather, anyhow.
The new building is situated on an eminence
surrounded by ravine, through which flows a
pure stream of spring water The surrounding
country is the most picturesque in the State.
The place has all the advantages that is possible
to have for the location of the home. The build
ing has been planned with reference to the COM
fort and convenience of the children. All the
rooms are we'll lighted and ventilated The ven
tllation is ny means or fireplace and
heater shaft. Broad starcases are pro.
yided in abundance, aud complete
system of fire protection is also provided Large
pools are built for bathing purposes. The de-
sign of the building is Romanesque. The main
entrance is through triple archsd porch of mas
sive proportions. A porch is also to be built on
the South wing All the arches string courses
and cornices will be of Indian red terra Gotta
The exterior walls are to be stone, covered with
English Portland cement. which will form a very
pleasing contrast with the terra Gotta A large
panel representing 'Peace" will be modelled in
terra Gotta and placed the main entrance.
The building is $50 by l60 feet, and three stories
high.
The Delay in issuing Commissions
Governor Gray denies that there has been any
unnecessary delay in his signing the commits
sions of newly elected prosecutors and circuit
judges, claiming that while it is true that many