The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-05-18
MARY WASHINGTON
Dedication Of tho Monument TO the
Mother of tho First President,
Reared by the Women Of America Upon
the Classic Soil Of the oid Domin-
ton-interesting Ceremonies
and Addresses.


WHEAT DAY FOX fHEDEf'thsbtl t.
FREDERICKSBURG Va. May 1.-The
weather being proptious, there was
nothing in the way Of a most success
full celebration Of the event to which
patriotic women. and the people OF
Virginia particularly, have looked for
ward 10 for so many months--the dedi-
cation of the monument TO Mary Wash
ington. the mother of the first presi-
dent
THE VISITORS.
From an early hour visitors have been
arriving at this ancient city, where so
many memories Of Washington have
been centered for hundred years.
From Richmond there came Gov. OFer-
rail- and a large number of distinguished
military visitors. and every part
of the state contributed its quota. From
the national capital special train
brought President Cleveland. Secre-
tary and Mrs. Gresham, Secretary
and Mrs. Carlisle. Secretary and Miss
Morton, Secretary and Mrs. Lamont.
Postmaster-General Bissell, Private
Secretary and Mrs. Thurber and many
distinguished men in public life. This
train arrived about 1880 a. M. and
was met at the station by a committee
who escorted the special guests to the
Mary Washington house. where an in
formal lunch was rendered To Presi-
dent Cleveland. followed by recep-
tion on the old porch % the mansion.
THE PROCESSION,
and benevolent orders. companies Of
the state militia, the governors staff,
and representative ladies on horse
back. was then formed and proceeded
to the monument, where grand stand
to accommodate 400 guests had been
erected. On Washington avenue in
front of the stand nearly 10000 people
were masscd.
THE CEREMONIES
commenced with prayer by Rev. James
i. Smith. followed by brief address
by A. u. Rowe. mayor of Fredericks-
burg Gov. O'Ferrall followed with an
imprisoned address of welcome on
the part Of the state Of Virginia,
which was frequently interrupted with
applause. and in an eloquent perora-
ton, presented the president of the
United States. For several minutes
the enthusiasm which greeted the
president was without bounds. When
the cheering finally subsidized, Presi-
dent Cleveland said:
PRESIDENT cLEvEIASp's SPEECH.
Gov. O'FERRALI. MIR MAYOR AND FELLOW
CiTIzENs-I speak for those who are today
greeted as the official gu. sts OF Virginia and
Fredericksburg. when I.return sincere thanks
for the hearty welcome that has been extend
ed 10 US in behalf OF both the state and city.
Our appreciation OF the warmth OF your re-
ception is not diminished by the thought that
In the light OF the highest meaniHg belonging
to this occasion. there are no guests here. We
have assembled on equal terms to worship nj
. sacred national shrine.
NOTHING CAN BE MORE IMPORTANT
| 70 those who have assumed the responsibility
| OF self-government than the cultivation anc
stimulation among themselves OF sentiments
which ennoble and elevate and strengthen hu
| manity. As clear and wholesome stream
must have its flow from . pure foun
tain head. SO must . clean and benen-
| cent popular government have its source In
PURE AND MORALLY HEALTHY MEN.
This purity and this moral health are In moth
ing better cxcmpihcd than In love and
reverence for motherhood. The man who said
he cared not who made the peoples laws II he
| could write their songs. might have said with
more truth that he could gauge the strength
and honor OF a people. and their fitness for
selfgovernment IL he knew the depths and
oteadfas;ness OF their
LOVE FOR THEIR MOTHER
| I believe that he who thinks 1t brave and
manly 70 ouigrow his earlier devotion for his
mother is more than ne who has no music In
himself II; FOR treason. stratagcms and spoils
and should not be trusted. Let Us recall to
| day as conclusive proof OF the close relations
between Amer can greatness and q lasting love
ana reverence for our mothers
THE PROUD DECLARATION or GEORGE WASH
I>GTOS.
"Ali am / owe to my mother" aud let us
not forge. that when his glory was Creates
! and when the plaudits Of his countrymen were
4 loudesf he valued more than these the bless
| Ing and approval OF his aged mother. While
these exercises can not fail TO inspire us anew
| with reverence for American motherhood wi
will remember that we are here TO do honoI
to the woman who gave 10 our nation
us GREATEST AND BEST CITIZEN.
and that we have the privilege OF participating
in the dedication Of monument erected h,
| the women OF our land in loving and enduring
l testimony 10 the virtues Of the mother o.
1 Washington Let ~ be proud to-day that th'
/ nobility OF this woman cxactcd from disfin
| Cuished foreigner the admission. III sucl
are the matrons OF America she may wei
boast OF illustrious sons" and that Lafayette
who had fought with her son.
FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
declared after he had received her blessing: H
have seen the only Roman matron living ut thu
| day."
Remembering these things. let US leave thi
place with our love OF country strengthened
| with higher estimate Of the value Of Amer
lean citizenship. and with prayer TO God tina
our people may hold fast 10 sentiment tina
grows out OF love and reverence for American
motherhood
THERE WAS ANOTHER oUTBURsT
OF enthusiasm when the president fin
ishcd and gave way TO the masonic So
cietics. who performed the dedicator,
ceremonies. senator John W. Daniel
the orator Of the day. was then intro
duccd by President Cleveland.
SENATOR DANIELS GRAFTON.
Senator Daniel. in his grafton. paid
graceful tribute to Mrs White and tn
ladies of the Mary Washington Monu
mcnt association. whose pious hand
had reared "Thc first monument o
earth erected by women 10 woman.
This stone represents two dcais-womanl
excellence and patriotic duty You In,