The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-03-23


Was warmly welcomed and spoke fol-
about ten minutes. He said he liked to
meet with other citizens and the younger
generation to honor the men who stood by
the country in its greatest hour of need,
none ever went forth in nobler or hoier
cause, and none ever achieved greater
victory. none had better right to rejoice
that they were partakers in the terrible
strife, and 1t was browning honor. The
soldier Of that time marched and did duty
willingly. He had ever before him the
motto OF Lincoln, LET us care for those
who have won the battle, his widow and
his orphan"
Though the veteran may at times seem
neglected, no man ever dared to raise his
voice against him or his pension without
meeting an Interchangeable storm Of condem-
nation from the people. The Michigan
soldiers were ever at the front, ready to
do all, dare all in the cause for which they
fought and the honor and glory of their
deeds would be reflected upon their children
and upon their children's children with a
feeling OF reverence that was from the bot
tom OF their hearts.
Such gatherings were not only ben
eficial for the good fellowship shown
but as lessons to the youth, and patriotic
| Intelligent citizens were a better protection
than large armies. The Governor said it
was as much the duty of patriotic citizen
| to take part in politics and attend prm-
| aries as ii was TO go to the front in time of
war, and unless this was done, all the blood
was shed i'm vain. Politics in the broad
sense, should be taught in the schools. The
man most educated should do the most in
politics, as in other ways for the good OF the
country. Whose fault is it il there is cor
ruption in politics in the large cities if the
educated people, the intelligent business
classes stay away from the polls and pri-
maries No one could se excused, not even
the clergy.
MRS. MARY S. KINDS.
This address was a veIy we'll prepared
one and nicely delivered. She said history
was sequel, series of sequels; Paufs
stay in Rome in prison gave him time to
perfect his plans and purposes; opportuni-
ties we might have accepted are now gone.
The time tor w. r. 9. work had arrived,
and soon, too soon the places in the Grand
Army will be vacant and no recruiting officer
can fill them. No comrade is dead He
lives in memory, yet he can not be number
ed In the active ranks. The ladies must do
a great work i'm the next few years; allay
suffering and put forth earnest in every
direction. The w. r. G. organized IL
years ago with handful of devoted women
and without money, but with the G. A. r.
as an auxiliary had made q noble record.
Up to this time the amount expended tor
relief had been Sl53,211,97, while nearly
81, 900, 900 had been collected and used i'm
the organization. Last year $77,5l7 had
been expended in relief and there were $l22-
535 in the treasury. They might well feel
proud of their work. The national home
had been built, paid for and supported.
She told of the reunion through the build
ing of the Michigan branch, of an old COM
rade and his blind wife, and considered 1t
alone, pay for all the work. Several good
stories enlivened this talk, the little girls
question of her father where were the
other fellows when you were licking the
rebels" being loudly applauded. The story
on Pats running because he could not
fly" tickled the comrades.
SENIOR VICE COMMANDER IN-cHIEF, /. N.
WALKER.
Gen. Walker, of Indianapolis, was of the
opinion that some troops from his state and
others helped the Michigan men do the
rebel up. His address was the most patri-
otlc during the eDcampment, or ran more
along that line. The infamous, murderous
and dastardly anarchists and their red flag
got such a scoring as Is seldom heard, and
it came from representative of the class of
men who would, IL physically able turn out
and drive from this blessed country the last
OF this villanOus gang, and even the COW
ardly American or Americans who uphold by
pardon or otherwise their work. He said
that the nobility of this country i'm future
years would be reckOned from the man who
fought at Shiloh and Gettysburg, and on the
various fields of the rebellion. The men of
Europe, of the stamp OF Dekalb and La
fayette were welcome to this country, but
no man who could not rally around the stars
and stripes which waved at Lexington, Con-
cord, Lunday's Lane and Buena Vesta, and
over men like Sherman, Lincoln and Grant
would be tolerated by the patriotic sons of
America who were receiving i'm meetings
like this encampment, their lessons.
SECRETARY OF STATE, GARDNER.
Rev. Washington Gardner, secretary of |
the state of Michigan, was in reflective |
mood when called upon by President Par
kill. He said it was just 33 years ago when |
the great cause of liberty was attacked and |
the stupendous conflict, which made these |
meetings possible began. What third of a
century, The grandest in the annals of the |
history of the world. In whatever aspect |
it is taken, 1t Is great--in production, i'm
ham Lincoln, starting in unknown, stood
to-day the most colossal figure of the 10th
century, and would be one of the great
characters of history for all time.
Thirty three years ago Grant had not
clasped the sword with which he carved
his way to an enduring fame. Sherman
had not burned his way into the hearts of
men; Garfeld-teacher, preacher and law
yer was loved only in Ohio-n0w by 10000
900 people. Logan, an unknown member
Of congress was now In the gallery of fame.
80 years ago saw the bursting forth of the
the thunder bolt of war was
hurled by God Almighty for the cause of
liberty. In the majesty of consecrated
the boys fought for humanity
morally and politically, and while the heart
Of man thr0bs. that humanity will not cease
10 teach liberty to race rescued from chat
tlehood and made citizens. The tread of
centuries was toward larger liberty for
The people-the stars and stripes will shine
brighter and brighter and the glorious ma
ion of ours in which every man is king
md every woman queen, will be looked