Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-30
Under the sod and dew,
Waiting the Judgment day.


nation, strew the flowers, droop the flags, sound
the dirge and let fall our tears in memory of
the soldier dead and the living bereaved, both
north and south, and from these simple cere-
monies may there spring and bloom the flowers
Of fraternity, fellowship and love, whose in
cense shall permeate the whole land.
Our country has not proved unworthy of her
revolutionary ancestry. What they established
in blood has been upheld and maintained in
blood and by the greater triumphs Of peace.
The American republic has not only settled the
question Of self-government, but its liberty has
enlightened the world. On the long meadow of
Runnymede Magma Charter gave to England
the fundamental principles which were crystal
lized by her descendants in the Declaration Of
Independence. England became our imitator
ment. Spain has attempted to fall in line, Ger
many and France have developed both desire
and capacity for free government, and Amer
can example has not been lost either in Italy
or the governments Of South America.
50 long as the American family shall continue
to be the unit Of government, the moral and re-
lgious Developments all the people q requisite,
the education Of the masses q necessity, alb
sOlute integrity in the public service enforced,
the sanctity Of the priceless gift of the fran
chise maintained, our individual and national
blessings appreciated, proper Observance of
nations and Of individuals recognized in our
Constitution and our laws-so long will our
nation grow stronger, greater, grander and
more enduring.
An inexcusable act, presumed to have
been committed by . drunken driver,
took place on the Fort Myer road
at the foot of the big hill. Mr.. Gardner,
Of 2l40 D street, accompanied by his wife and
children, was driving toward the cemetery when
surrey, recklessly driven, collided with the light
wagon and upset it. Mrs. Gardeners face was
badly cut and bruised and the baby had q mar
row escape. The driver Of the surrey did not
stop to see what damage had been done, but
drove down toward the bridge a. rapidly as
possible. Mr.. Gardeners vehicle was disabled.
ARLINGTON NOTES.
Luther B. Noyes, the poet Of the day, is cred
tied with being nearly ninety years Of age. He
10 an effective elocutionist.
The Old Guard did sentry duty while the
Gen: Hastins. could be heard at the limits of
the great crowd.
There was good deal Of applause Sor the
choir.
Everybody enjoyed the Marine Band seleo-
lions.
None were more proud than the oolored vet
Gran. and none were more picturesquely At
tractive.
Notes Of the Day.
The Department of the Potomac a. Ar.
sent to New York yesterday beautiful floral
piece to be placed on the tomb Of Gen. Grant
II wa in the form Of . shield made of white
flowers, which stood Ave feet high. In the CEN
ter raised upon the surface was floral repre-
sentation OF g. A. R. badge in appropriate
colors, and below In flowers the words sDe-
partment Of the Potomac"
Corporal James Tanner today delivered the
memorial address ct Loudon Park, Baltimore.
The Loyal Legion floral tribute TO the menu
DRY Of Gen. Sheridan ct Arlington today ID .
fac simile, slishtly reduced In dse, Of tie badge
Of the cavalry corps Of tho Army Of The Poto-
mac, Of which he took command IN Nay, lisa
THE oxlnAx BATTALION.
The veterans Of the 9Th battalion, District Of
Columbia volunteers, conducted appropriate
ceremonies this afternoon ct Prospect HIN
cemetery, where many members Of TIE bat
TALON IL buried. The members Of the battalion
formed 81 SO O'Clock this sftssnooa and pro-
ceeded 70 the ssmstsFy. The graves wore dec
orated and n Grafton n German ~ delivered
b. ur. D. GknAaA