The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1893-06-15

this great ahd glorious success desires us TO
sing their praise; yet from d seTsc Of duty and d
/ feeling that IL IA hut right dnd pfopct to give
honor to whofh honor belongs. We must say that
the erection bf this hiagnifeeHt building Is
maily due to that noble and chivalfous band
who att pleased 10 call themselves Daughters
Of the Con'edcracy." THIS building Will tvcr
stand as n monument to their devotion and
loving kindness to the southern soldier. And
We feel that our especial thanks are due them
for thcir glorious work, and we now with
feeling of pride and satisfaction take pleasure
In giving expression 10 the same, and In behalf
u the good people OF this vicinity desire to
return our thanks to everyone who has aided
In tho erection OF this home, and extend to
each and every one . hearty welcome.
The building was presented to the
ex-confedcrate association by Dr. =. q.
Robert, of st. Louis, on behalf of the
Daughters of the Confcderacy. Dr.
Robert told of the sufferings of the men
who fought for the cohfcderacy, mtn
who exchanged luxurious homes for the
tented field, and who have since the
war toicd and struggled, SOME with
success, SOME with failure. 1t was
those who, old and helpless, worn out
with the battle of life made appeal to
their comrades who have pruspcred.
and more especially to their wives and
daughters, to provide IL place where
they may spend the rest of their days
in comfort. In answer to this appeal
the home has been reared. DIR. Robert
then praised the women who have been
10 active in the organization of the So
cictv and in securing funds for the con-
struction of the home.
PRESIDENT DASNERMAN's ADDRESS.
/ In accepting the building President
I Rannermun of the eX-confedcrate as
sociation said:
! Mrs PRESIDENT MCLuRE, LADIES, DAuGH.
TIERS OF THE ECoSFEDERACY-On behalf OF the
members Of the Missouri association Of ex.
] confederate soldiers. OF which have the honor
/ to lie president receive from your hands the
perfected work OF n charity that was born on
the field OF battle, amidst the horrors and
dcprivations Of ciyil war, and nurtured and
Cemcntcd the hrmer during the succeeding
wears of peace when this noble work
in lchalf OF those OF cur old comrades -
your comrades and mine - who find them
selves In the autumn of life III prepared to
Withstand the chilly blasts OF adversely, was
undertaken. We only asked OF you, devoted
friends OF our youth, support Of our manhood
and comfort OF our old age. your sympathy and
your prayers. We, who had followed the flags
worked by the fingers of the women OF the
south those gorgeous siken suns bv bleeding
martyrs blest, but now furled forever, VIC re-
mcmbered the sacrifices that you made to sus'
tain us In our long but fruitless struggle, and
did not feel that YOU should be called upon to
bear any further burden. We know that, like
the women OF Carthage, your flowing tresses
were ever ready to he made into bow'strings
should the need require. When, unsolicited,
YOU took hold of this noble work and not only
furnished the cottages we had built, but
set to earnest work, built, completed.
furnished and paid for the main homo
building, what could We do but stand by
with swelling hearts and moist eyes aud say:
These are the women OF the south; these are
tho Daughters OF the Confoderacy: these are
the Roman mothers and wives and daughters
who sent us to the field where honor lay and
rccollections Of whose proud eyes and brave
md pfrectionate hearts nerved us to fresh en-
deayor on many stricken field during those
dreory years,
ms they reflect that here in this beautiful home
they are not the objects OF n caustic, cold, or
gupized and pertunctory charity but are the
welcome guests In temple raised on founda
tion OF love, devotion, patriotism ana appre
citation OF valor and true chivalry. by a noble
unselfsh womanhoo1, the womanhood OF tn,
south.
OPermit me to again thank you upon behalf Of
this association and TO Join with the veteran
here in their heartfelt, loving God bless you
one and ALL mothers, wives and daughters o
the confcderacy yes, the old confederate
Christian south.
All realm OF tombs. but let her bear,
'Tis blazoned to the end OF time
No nation rose so white and fair,
None fell so pure of crime,
HOW THE HOME WAS EsTABLIsHED. -
In the summer of 1889 a number o
members of the Southern Historical SO
Ill A.
had nearly arrived to build home 70
their destitute comrades. A committe
of seven was selected to secure
charter end formulate 9 pla'