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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
Tn. vioe-Pre.,dent,. Little speech.

RHINEBEcK, N. Y, May 30.-This being
the home of Vice-President Morton, he
presided at the memorial services. The
exercises consisted largely OF a service of
song, and the clergy of the place partici-
pated. In brief address the vice-presi-
dent said:
The great republic is today the marvel Of the
world. To speak of only one of the five new
states less familiar to us here, whose senators
have recently entered the senate of the United
States, the greatest forum of debate in the
world, the state of Montana: II is larger than
the empire OF Turkey. The state of Texas is
larger than the whole Austrian empire by 80.
coo square miles. and the territory of New
Mexico is larger than Great Britain and Ireland
together. My friends and neighbors, repub-
Ecans and democrats, patriots all. as in every
succeeding year We decorate the graves of our
heroes, let us thank God for the rich legacy Of
freedom and nationality they and the fathers
OF the republic have bequeathed to us and re-
member that all succeeding millions will rise
up and call them blessed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
THE DAY IN NEW YORK.
An Imposing P-rads-ssrvioes Mt the Tomb
of GEN Grant,

An Imposing Psrads-Ssrvioes ae the Tomb
of Gen. Grant,
NEW YORK, May 30.-The ceremonies
of Memorial day were carried on in this
city today in its usual magnificent style.
The parade in honor of the dead was
large and imposing and the American
flag was displayed at hslf-msst from al
most every house. Business was prac-
tically suspended, all the courts and gov
eminent buildings being closed. Athletic
games, the races, base ball, the theater
and excursions were all well patronized,
Notwithstanding the damp weather and
lowering skies. 1t was in fact holiday
in which everybody enjoyed himself
the best way possible. The graves in
the cemeteries were, as usual, deco
rated with loving hands, and all the SOL
diers' monuments were covered with
flowers.
The program for the afternoon included
services at the tomb of Gen. Grant in
Riverside park under the direction of the
l. ). Grant post of Brooklyn. The Z. S.
man-of-war, Enterprise, was anchored in
the Hudson river opposite the tomb and
fired minute guns during the continuance
ofthe services. A number of ex-confederate
soldiers were present as guests of the day,
including Ex-Governor John s. Wise of
Virginia, who delivered the Grafton.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
Exercises Elsewhere.
as city had a parade.

Kansas city had parade.
San Antonio observed with a parade.
Milwaukee observed witn a big parade.
Maj. Mckinley was the orator at Can
ton, o.
BENJAMIN Butterworth was the orator at
Springfield, o.
A heavy rain did not stop the ceremon-
les at Pittsburg.
Kansas observed the day more general
ly than ever before.
Rutherford B. Hayes made the address
at the Dayton soldiers home.
New England generally observed the
day with elaborate ceremonies.
Chief Clerk johnson of the U. g. senate
was the orator at Minneapolis.
At Denver school children presented
each veteran with wreath of flowers.
At Columbus Bishop Watterson spoke
and poem by Washington GLADDEN. was
read.
AT Johnstown, Pa, the day was a sad
one, through remembrance not only Of
the dead soldiers. but of the victims of the
Conemaugh flood.
Gen. Miles reviewed the G. A. R at
Chicago. The Abraham Lincoln monu-
ment in Lincoln park was deliberately
decorated with flowers and garlands by
the children of the Lincoln school.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
THE UNITED PRESBYTBRIANs.
Interesting Exercises ut the General Assem-
bly, at Princeton.

bly, at Princeton.
PRINCETON, Ind, May 27.-The gen.
eral assembly of the United presby-
terrain church met in the First baptist
church of this city. The Rev. J. B. Lee,
pastor, at 7:30 p. NJ, in the absence of
the moderator, the Rev. DR.. Andrew Wat
son of Egypt, the opening sermon was
preached by his alternate, the Rev. j. A.
Wilson, ID. d., of Wooster. O. His text
was psalm 81, and 8, His foundation is
on the holy mountain" etc.
His theme was "Zion, that is
the church, its foundation, its power and
its fame" The sermon was full of
earnest thought vigorously expressed and
was heard with great interest bv the large
audience. The Rev. T. j. Kennedy, ID. d..
of the presbytery of College Springs, was
elected moderator. In a happy address
he referred to the spirit of the age, the
forces sntagonistic TO religion and morals
and the spirit that should rule the assem-
blv in behalf of the session of the conven-
ton.
w. w. Blair, NJ. D., presented the mod
orator with a handsome gavel made from
a great oak known as pulpit tree, ;" I'M
der which the early ministers held their
services in this locality. The assembly
adjourned until a. m.
The general assembly represents fifty
nine presbyteries including one in Egypt
and one OF India, and three on the Pacific
coast. There are 775 ministers and 902
congregations. The membership is 1867
3S5. The Sabbath schools number over
1000 and have nearly 100000 scholars.
The contributions for the past year
amounted to 81. l45,9S7.
The United presbyterian church is very
conservative In doctrine, holding firmly
to the Calvinistic system, but it is aggres-
sive and is charging Its mission work
very rapidly. Its educational work is
represented in the colleges at New Yelling
ton, Pa, Monmouth, ILL.,, New Concord,
o., Tarpio, Mo-, Sterling, Kas., and Waits
burg, WASH, and in theological seminaries
at Xenia, O., and Allegheny. Pa.
Its foreign mission work is in Egypt
and India, in each of which there is pres
bytery. The church at this place is large
and prosperous. Ample arrangements
b ave been made for the entertainment of
the assembly. all denominations joining
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
AT WASHINGTON.
The Graves of the Unknown Dead Better
Remembered Than Usual.

Remembered Than Usual
WASHINGTON, May 30-Memorial day
was observed as a general holiday. Early
in the morning the grand army posts and
their military escort assembled and after
parading through the principal streets the
procession disbanded and the grand
army posts proceeded to Arlington to at
tend the decoration services to be held
there.
At Arlington a salute at noon opened
the memorial services. A dirge was played
by the Marine band. followed by the rem
dition of funeral ode by the Mozart club.
The line then moved with solemn tread
past the tomb of unknown dead and
the participants, separating, decorated the
graves. At the sound OF the bugle the as
sembly gathered at the ampitheater and
the Hon. g. w. Atkinson of West Virginia
delivered the Grafton.
Mrs. Gen. Sheridan had charge of the
floral arrangements. The tomb OF the
Pill unknown dead was much more elab-
orately decorated than usual, having been
especially assigned to the executive Of
fer OF the Potomac cOrDS.
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war have done IN civil life. They are found in
any walk Of life from the presidency of the
United States down. Many of them are not
able to be here today. Advancing age and
disease have kept them away. Who ought to
take care Of the soldier when he can't take
care Of himself? No consideration of cost
should stand between the soldier and she eoun.
try which he Is expected to save. Soldiers
orphans should be provided for Whenever 1
want to feel happy | 90 down 10 Xenia and see
the orphans in the home there.
Some one in the audience interrupted
the orator at this conclusion by remarking
that Indiana had a soldiers orphans
home at Knightstown. This led the gov
ernor to exclaim, Thank Godw During
the program at the stand the quartet sang
Comrades Sleep in Calm Repose."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
DISCIPLES OF REED.
A Maine Train Reid Up in the Suburbs Of
Bangor.

BANGOR, Me-, May 26.-The train which
left Bangor for St. John last night at Z 40.
was held up just beyond Enfield by four
men, who fred at the engineer and cars.
The train had left Enfield when a man
was noticed by the fireman crawling over
the tender who told them to stop the
train. The gong on the engine sounded
but the engineer did not stop the train
until the gong sounded again. The train
then came TO q standstill, when shooting
was heard, and for five minutes the gang
kept up an indiscriminate firing, the mail
car being the particular object of attack.
The leader OF the gang was armed with
a rife, the others with revolvers- They
fired several shots into the baggage and
mail cars but the engineer pulled the train
out before any one was injured The sta
ton agent at Enfield was fired at by the
men as he was hanging ont signal light.
The glass of the lantern was broken and
the light extinguished. The men ordered
him to leave and he did so.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Marion.

MARION. May SO.-[special. Memo
rial day was more generally observed
here than ever before at the soldiers
home near the city. The decoration
services, conducted under the auspices of
the Women's relief corps, were simply
grand. Ii is the first time since the home
was established here that the day was OBJ
served on so big scale by the controllers
of the home. In the city all business was
closed, and the civic bodies. with a very
few exceptions, joined in the parade. A
large number OF citizens also Joined with
the veterans and did honor to their dead
comrades at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Capt. Eli Ritter of Indianapolis made an
able speech. The Fourth regiment band
and college choir discoursed sweet music.
The day was quiet one, without any &C
cidents.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Winchester.

WINCHESTER, May 3O.-[special.]- Mem
orial day was duly observed here under
the auspices of Nelson Tresler post, G. A.
R, assisted by the Sons of Veterans,
Ladies' Relief Corps, and civilians gener-
ally. The Hon. John w. Williams de-
livered an eloquent address suitable to
the occasion.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At B,unton.

BLUFFToS, May 3O.-[Special. EVERY
business house was decorated with flags
and bunting. The procession to the old
cemetery in the morning and to the Fair
view cemetery this afternoon were both
well attended. Company t.. Fourth Regi-
ment OF the Indiana Legion, made fine
showing in the procession; also, thirty
young ladies who have been drilling for
the past month. The speaking at Bixby's
opera house followed. The day closed with
an entertainment ut the opera house, con-
sisting OF state drill by thirty-six young
ladies and other exercises under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Relief Corps
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
A Memorial Day Accident

LANSING, Mich, May 3O.-A feature OF
the memorial day parade was a float
which was made by building platform
on truck and on this placing forty-three
women to represent the states of the
union. Near the cemetery the platform
gave way. William Hardy and
the front end of the plat
form fell under the horses heels,
frightening them into run. The women
hung screaming to the float until thrown
off along two or three blocks. The last
one fell off just as the cemetery was
reached, where the horses were stopped.
When the wreckage was cleared it was
found that Hardy had badly mashed
ankle and a lot of severe, but not serious,
bruises, and about fifteen of the women
were slightly bruised, none of them seri-
ously.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Franklin.

FRANKLIN, May S0.-[Special. Fully
5000 people attended the Memorial day
services here. The ritualistic services
were performed by Wadsworth post,
q. A. R., q military salute followed and
the memorial address was delivered by
Col. |. n. Walker. An excellent parade
was made and everything passed off salts
factorilv
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Noblssville.

NoBLEsvILLE. May 3O.-[special. THE
usual ceremonies that attend a Memorial
day were observed in this city. At clock
a large and handsome American flag was
hoisted upon the court house tower where
it will remain permanently. In the
afternoon Col. William Wilson of
Lafayette addressed large gath
ering of soldiers, in a spirited and
patriotic speech. A program consisting
of recitations, essays and declarations
was rendered in an able manner, after
Col. Wilson finished his address. A large
number of members of g. A. R. posts
from neighboring towns witnessed the
exercises.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Wabash.

WABASH, May S0.-[Specisl. business
generally was suspended here today and
the attendance at the decoration services
was larger than for years. ID. r. Lucas OF
Huntington delivered an excellent address
to an immense throng in Falls cemetery
after the graves there and in the Jewish
and old cemeteries had been decorated.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At KniRhtntoMn.

KMGHTsrowN, May 90.-Appropriate
memorial services were held in this city
by J. B. Mason post and the Women's Re-
lief Corps. and the management Of the In
diana soldiers and sailors orphans home
at that institution. The Hon. Ben +.
Smith of Nashville delivered the address
at the home.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
THE PRESIDENTS DAY.
He Makes the Address of the Day at Gen.
Meade's Grave.

Meade's Grave.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3O.-Today Isl legal
holiday in this state and business in this
city was almost entirely suspended. The
day was cloudy and threatening, but there
was no rainfall and many sporting events
and decoration ceremonies were all well
attend. The principal points of interest
were, Of course, those visited by President
Harrison and the distinguished members
of the party accompanying him from
Washington.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
TO The ANDREWS RAIDERS.
A EIagnihcent Testimonial Erected at Cbat
tanooga by the state of Ohio.

tanooga by the state of Ohio.
CHATTANOOGA, May 30.-Ohio's tribute
to the Andrew raiders, provided
for by the general assembly of
National cemetery at this place this after
noon. Judge Thaddeus A. Minshall. pres
ident OF the Ohio Andrews raiders monu-
ment commission, spoke briefly after which
Ex-Governor Foraker was presented and
delivered the principal address. At the
close of mis- speech the monument was I'M
yelled by an eight-year-old boy, Mason L.
Ross, of Chrisdansburg, o., nephew of
Marion A. Ross, one of the executed and
only male survivor of the Ross family. A
number of minor addresses followed this
parpmonv
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Plafnhcld.

-
PLAINFIELD, May 30.-[Special. Me
mortal day was appropriately observed
here this afternoon. The Virgil II. Lyon
post, G. A. r., the Woman's Relief Corps
and the Sons of Veterans turned out in
full force. The various organizations, as
sisted by others from Avon and Bridge
port, formed line at 80
p. m, and, headed by the re-
form school silver cornet band and
Plainfeld drum corps proceeded to the
public school campus. where Prof. T. j.
Charlton delivered the address OF the day.
The procession then marched to Maple
Grove cemetery, where many deceased
soldiers are buried, and decorated their
graves rs had been done at the other
burial places during the morning.
The weather was all that could be de-
sired, and Plainfeld has today paid a
tribute 20 her dead soldiers that does her
honor.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Liberty.

LIBERTY. May S0.-tSpecial. J. Memo
rial day exercises took place here today
with very large attendance. Capt r. L.
Brown was grand marshal. A. b. Char
pie of Indianapolis delivered an appropri-
ate address to large crowd in the metho-
dist episcopal church.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Peru.

PERU, May 9O.-[Special. Memorial
day was observed in this city by general
suspension of business. The exercises
were held in the opera-house, many promi-
nent speakers being heard. Col. Straight
of indianapolis made the principal adj
dress, and large parade followed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At ZiOnsvilie.

LOUISVILLE, May 3O.-ISpecial. Me-
mortal exercises were held at this place to-
day. The G. A. r. post and several others
went from here to Eagletown cemetery
and decorated the graves of our dead
heroes with a large number of beautiful
flowers.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Shelbyvills.

SHELBYvILLE, May SO.-[Special. Two
thousand people attended the memorial
services here today and the occasion was
pronounced the best of any ever held here.
The Rev. G.. w. Hagan delivered the ora
ton and Horace g. Ogden of Danville,
Ind, spoke for the Sons of Veterans
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
At Lebanon.

LEBANON. May S0.-[Special. Memo
rial day was observed here with appropri-
ate exercises. The Rev. E. T. Lane was
the orator of the day.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
AT Columbus.

COLUMBUS. May 30.-[Special. Memo
rial day was observed here today by
suspension of business and a procession
of soldiers, citizens and Sunday-school
children to the cemetery, where the
graves of soldiers were strewn with
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
Al Last Not Thoroughly.

Whenever you find aman who saysthat
honesty does not pay it is q sign that he
has never tried it
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03

flowers. After this part of the program
was finished the crowd adjourned to an
adjoining grove where appropriate services
were held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
OUR COSTLY PENSIONS.
The Military Expenses of the United States
Greater Than Those of Any Empire.

me Military Expenses OF the United states
Greater Than Those of Any Empire.
Senator Carlisle in the Forum.l
1t is the boast in this country that it main
tains no large military establishment, and
that its people are exempt from the charges
imposed upon the people of other countries
for the support of great standing armies in
time of peace. 1t is a proud reflection that
our citizens are not conscripted for military
service, and that our cities and towns are
not earrisoned and patroled by professional
soldiers; but in regard to the mere matter of
expense we have no cause for congratula-
ton. No standing army in the world costs
the people so much as our army of dis
charged soldiers
Great Britain, with regular army of
more than 225.0 officers and mep, and q
total force, effective and non-effective, of
61S, 900, pays annually less than SO, 900, 900;
and France, with regular fore OF $50, 600.
besides an enormous reserve, pays $111, ,0O0,-
COO. The army Of the German Empire, the
best appointed and best-equipped military
force in the world, consisting. on a peace
footing, of 492. 900 officers and men, costs
annually less than S92, 900, 900; while the
actual field force of Russia, numbering 814,-
600, is maintained at an expense of less than
S94, 900, 900. These are the annual charges
to which the people of four great European
nations are subjected in order to maintain a
constantly available and effective force for
their own defense in case of war, and for the
preservation of the "balance OF power"
which their governments consider necessary
to guarantee their independence.
Although we are at peace among our
selves and with all the world, and have no
foreign or domestic policy to make such an
--fv
than $135, ,000, 900 annually to the soldiers of
a war that closed 25 years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

walking in front of the palace. and talking
sadly of their home, fairy came to them,
and said: 81 am sorry that you are so un-
happy here If you will send me bunch
of flowers every night by Condo, I shall tell
you how you may get home"
The children gladly promised to send the
flowers, and then the Fairy said: "Here is
a tiny silver bell. If you ring this, Condo
will come and take you down the broken
stairway into the Forest
Lorle took the bell and rang it. Immedi-
ately the large bird appeared, and first it
carried Walter down to the forest and then
returned for Lorle. The children quickly
ran home, where the father received them
with tears of joy, and all his grief was for
gotten.
The children remembered their promise to
the little fairy, who had been SO kind to
them. And every day they gathered large
punches of the sweetest flowers, and in the
evening carried them to the forest. where
they rang the silver bell, and Condo, who
answered the call, flew away laden with
lilies. roses and violets anu carried them to
the cold, cold moon, where only ice and
snow are to be found. PAYSIE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
AS IT LOOKS IN HISTORY.

Charles BradIaugh's Honesty Deprived His
Constituency of Representation.
New York Tribune.l
The issue involved was simple one-to
allow or not to allow Mr.. Bradlsugh to rep
resent in the House OF Commons constitu-
ency that had chosen him to do so; and this
in turn hung upon the question whether or
not he should be allowed to qualify as a
member by taking the prescribed oath.
Mr.. Bradlaugh was freethInker. His OPP
ponents called him an atheist and lnfidel.
At any rate, he did not hold what are
known as orthodox views on certain theo-
logical topics. That was the indictment
against him. There were other men in the
House who held about the same views as he
did, at least as radical and heterodox, but
they were allowed to take the oath and quail
ify and serve without objection. But fight
was made against Mr.. Bradlaugh, as though
to admit him to st. Stephens would over
throw the British Constitution, or even turn
Ministry out of office.
But the real trouble with Mr.. Bradlaugh
was not his atheism, but his honesty. Had
he thrown scruples to the winds and sought
his seat perfunctorily, none would have
barred his progress. He did not do so. He
budL tue WOIus VI tuS oosh
meant nothing to him, and that therefore he
desired to make an affirmation instead. In
stantly religious prejudices were appealed
to for party purposes, and on an intricate
question of law he was excluded from his
seat. Then he declared that he was willing
to take the oath, though it would mean
nothing to him; and they still rejected him.
Again he presented himself. again elected
by his constituents; and this time elected
on the sdistinct understanding that he had
conscientiously so far modified his views as
not only to take the oath, but to regard it as
binding upon him. In other words, he was
ready to take an oath that any man, Christian,
Hebrew or Turk might take, which was in no
sense a religious test. but merely pledge
OF loyalty to the Crown. And yet again
Conservatives and Liberals united to say
him nay. and to deprive the electors of
Northampton of the representative of their
nhoioa