The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-03

cent cause as this will never be per-
mitted TO languish and die, as long
as there is n necessity for il, in this
great and glorious old state OF Missouri!
My iaith in the goodness, libers!iiy
aud honor of her people will no per-
init such a feeling TO have a permanent
Judgment in my heart.
No, let us not talier in the discharge
of our duty N the present; our duty TO
those who gave ell they had, and ali
they eve hoped to be, for that canse
which, right or wrong, was sufficient
ia itself 10 prompt such voluntary and
immense sacrifices.
Let us take care Of the needs OF the
present aud, we may feel assured, the
needs OF the future will not he neg
iected.
The present only is ours. Let us
look well To its calls upon us, aud moi
tail To respond to The best of our abil-
!tv. The future will take care of itself.
Bat should il come TO that, may we
not rest assured that the stale Of Mis-
souri,, like her sister states, will come
to The rescue, and save her own good
name from the disgrace that wonld
surely follow, il such a noble institG
lion should be destroyed because al her
Indifference.
1T has also been suggested that, IN
time, all needy contederates and their
families would cease 10 exist, and then,
What would become of the home?
And, again we mignt say, let us at
tend TO the needs of the present aud
let the future take care of itself. But,
perhaps, a better answer to that sug
gestiOn might be-turn the home over
10 the state for a home for destitute
widows and orphans. enough of whom
will always be found to keep il well
filled.
The objects and purposes of this
undertaking, as well as its present
status and expectations have been
briefly presented.
We also hope the several questions
about the points mentioned having been
answered as best they can he answered
now, cur good friends will take the
rest on trust and respond to the needl
OF the present honr to the best OF iheil
ability.
! need not consume your time o.
mine in relating to yoU the reasons VIII,
some such arrangements to care for tho
needy and destitute soldiers, theiI
widows and orphans, should be made
For years, those of us who have beer
so situated az 10 come in contact will
these silent. heroic sufferers, hav,
oftentimes suffered almost as much a
they did. Our hearts have been made (,
bleed sadly. sorely and %grievonsly
because OF IL inability TO give sncf
relief as we SO we'll knew such snffereri
were Justly entitled to receive.
Individually we have done all W
could, and sometimes more. perhaps
than our scanty means would justify
and oftentimes some of us have beel
censured by those ignorant OF on
actions, because of our supposed wal
of economy and thrift. But than
heaven, there are hearts able to bea
anything, everything. rather than see
> poor, destitute, helpless soldier, whethe
confederate or federal, or his widO,
and orphans, suffer Tor the necessarie
of life.
The burdens OF this character hav
become SO great, we, as Individual
can no longer give the necessary relic
Therefore, we are compelled to resol
to the plan OF establishing a homo o
:, tut Ddsis pEOpOscu, aHu aoh OH WI
svmpathize with us, whether the
were on our side or not. in the name
a common humanity, to help us. /
, our friends OF tho federal army, an
those who were on that side, who ha,
: so generously come TO u assistance
. and especially to the members OF Il
loyal legion who have sO~kindly give
US their presence and beautiful mus
. on this occasion-we desire to retnr
-, our most heartfelt thanks, and, "
= = beg to assure them, that all they hay
= done and all they may yet do, hue bee
q and will be most gratefully received.
y AS was stated in the outset, tn
. meeting was intended as a friend
reception and hearty greeting to Il
: several vice. presidents OF The sta
= association and the officers and dire'
. tors Of the home association, as well
c to bring this matter to the notice of Il
good people OF St. Louis and the sta
at large. What have said has bee
= simply TO introduce the subject, and
d open the way for more fervent al
important remarks to be made by othe
who are to follow me. thank 20
gentlemen aud ladies, tor the attentit
" you have given my desnltory remark