The Russellville Democrat., 1892-06-02

It's most hospItable manner. The Me Carthy Light Guards are receiving extraordinary attention. They were met at the depot by the Knights of Pythias, whole souled and accommodating, and es- corted to their quarters where every convenience was provided. The soldier boys declare that they have never been treated better before, and assert no better treatment can be had. Eagle Light Battery arrived at 10 this morning and are being looked after by Helena's warm hearted citizens. The grand ball, banquet and fire works were given last night in honor of sol diers. Boys smitten with Helena's beautiful young ladies so much so that some of them will probably remain here the remainder i. of the week.
 Among prominent visitors are the following: Hou. John R. Eel lows, Col. A. w. Files, Mai. H. c. Hinton, Maj. W. P. Campbell, Capt. James Blackburn, Kentucky, and brother, Gen. Luke Blackburn. Little Rock visitors leave Helena at 6:30 this evening.
 MISS BIANCH HINDMAN, NASHVILLE, TENN.
 | Mice ET,, 1xo, ,xvor ox. .x~c.x~I s~. arms when her father was assas- sinated four years after the war. She is the youngest of four children. Was educated principally at St. Mary's Convent, Helena. The last two years of her school life was passed at Staunton, Va. A beauti- ful young lady, she is strikingly like her father in appearance. MISS MARY TAPPAN, OF HELENA. Miss Tappan, daughter and only child of Gen. J. c. Tappan, was raised in Helena. Passed the last two years of her school life at Miss Higbee's, Memphis, Tenn, and Is a very accomplished musician, a fine instrumental performer, and has a remarkably sweet voice. She is a blonde and resembles the general in appearance.
 MISS FANNIE MAY MOORE, OF HELENA.
 Miss Fannie May Moore is very pretty rosebud, sweet sixteen, the daughter of Mr. R. c. Moore and niece of Col. w. E. Moore, chief commissary Army of the Tennessee. The is tall and quite a blonde; is accomplished with the crayon and brush is not yet Ion the tapis.'' ORGANIZATION OF THE MEMORIAL AssocIA-
 TIoN-HIsToRY OF THE MoNU-
 MENT MOVEMENT.
 May, 1869, Phillips County Memorial Association was organized at Phillips Academy for the care of the Confederate dead. Mrs. John T. Jones, nee Caroline McEwen, of Nashville, Tenn, was elected president. A branch society followed at Helena, with Mrs. Mary Moore Lambert, vice president. Very soon they had fund and removed the dead from around Helena,
 
 county, Tennessee, to the present burial place, which was a donation from Messrs. H. P. Coolidge, H. c. Rightor and Albertis Wilkins. This acre of ground is plateau, three hundred feet above the great Father of Waters, which occasionally makes pill grimage to lave the foot of this picturesque hillside in homage to the illustrious dead
 During all these years these faithful wo- mar had vii Gyn of al iv,r Ia to the fallen braves. Time and again they endeavored to kindle this sacred fire, but as often it smouldered in ashes of indif- ference. At last, however, the flame burst up and a pronounced movement was mak- ing headway in the state. This was in the spring of 1889. The secretary and one of the directors of the associa- tion, Mir. Robert Gordon and Mrs. Wm. T. Haskell, refecting that many states are represented among the dead soldiers, wrote to the corresponding secretary, who was summering in Tennessee, asking to lend her pen to the cause in an appeal through out the South for aid. This was done at once through the leading journals, and response soon came. First from Tennessee, tributes to General Cleburne and Colonel Anderson Donations followed from various directions, as various in their character. We may say that this shaft was built of diversified material, viz: Cotton, oil-paintings, wood cuts, blows and sheep. These women doffed SC iety trappings to bargain with the butcher. A good part is built of home talent in entertainment and amusement for the public. The ladies stopped at no labor that would bring in the shekels. At last the triumphant day arrived. Two years from the date of the letters from the secretary and director, contract for the monument was signed with Muldoon, of Kentucky.
 Previous to this the president had ap- pointed monument committee" to select design. It was composed of the follow ing: Messrs. J. c. Barlow. J. ". Clopton, J. P. Moore, J. J. Hornor, c. R. Coolidge, D. H. Crebs and Mrs. W. E. Moore June 4, 1891, this committee with others met at Pacific Hotel, and it being stated that still few hundred were wanting, Major Horn or rose and said that to be able to unveil the shaft decoration day, 1892, it must be ordered at once; that he would, with few others, sign the contract of security for the few hundred. Promptly the following put their names to the paper, Messrs. John J. Horror, J. c. Barlow, J. W. Clopton, D. H. Crebs, c. Lawson Moore, c. k. Coolidge and s. Seelig These gentlemen then requested the lady of the committee to write the inscription.
 Before this happy day, Mrs. Jones, the beloved president, was called from earth. Mrs. J. NJ. Hanks, the present president, has efficiently carried on the work with the aid of her associate officers
 PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
 Procession form from headquarters by Grand Marshal J. c. Barlow.
 Mounted Police.
 Band.
 Visiting Soldiery.
 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias.
 Artillery.
 Band