The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-09-19
national park, which will take place to-

hatlOhal IalhI WHlCn Will take place To-
morrow.
The first event today was the dedica-
ton of the Michigan state monument at
Snodgrass Hill, a point at which there
was probably moro fighting during the
battle than at any part of the field. Gov
ernor John 7. Rich with staff and mem
bers of the park comm sson arrived at
the hill at O. clock. Chairman G. f.
Belknap. president of the Michigan COM
mission. in brief speech, told of the
work done by the commissioners. He
then introduced Governor Rich. who de-
livered an address. Colonel Henry M.
Duffield of Detroit responded.
In the northel st corner of lne Kelly
field monuments of Wisconsin were
turned over to the govern ment at IL
O'Clock. Colonel W. w. Watkins, chair
man of the state commission, formally
turned the monuments over to Governor
W. K: Upham, who received and trans
ferred them to the government.
General Henry Hardin made a speech
i'll response, after which speeches wei G
made by Colonel i. F. Brant, ex-Gover-
nor W. b. Hear and e. G. Timme.
The veterans Of Ohio took possession of
Snodgrass Hill as sooc as those from
Michigan had finished. General John
Beatty, president of the Ohio commits
sion, presided. Bishop Joyce invoked a
blessing. General Charles H. Grosvenor
addressed the gathering. Short addresses
were made by Ex-Governor Cam pbell
governor at the time the commission was
created. J. S. Gill and J. S. McElroy.
General Acquilla Wiley made an address,
formally turning the monuments over
ceived and transferred them to the ma
blOnal govern ment. Addresses were
made by Andrew Jackson, Colonel James
Watson and Frederick Wendell.
The Illinois monuments were dedicated
on the site where Widow Glenn's house
bred yards southeast of the famous
"blood pond The widows house was
burned during the fight. but the ''blood
pond" is still there. II was so named
because its waters were red with human
blood after the battle, and people living
IN the vicinity say since that terrib BILE day
animals have refused to drink the water.
1t was O'Clock when Governor Altgeld
and party arrived. Several thousand
people. principally from Illinois or those
who served in Illinois regiments, were
there to witness the ceremonies. After
prayer Governor Aitgeld made an ad-
Dress, turning the monuments over to the
government. Responses were made by
Colonel Smith, ID. A. Aklns and Colonel
J. &. Everett.
Massachusetts, monuments were dedi-
Gated at Knob Hill at o'clock this after
noon. The ceremonies were short simple
and impressive. Governor Greenhalge
called the bly, to order and made
the address of the occasion. He briefly
reviewed the part that Massachusetts took
IN the awful battle and then of the part
she took IN tho great rebellion. In con-
olusion, he spoxe of the dedication of tho
field as national park in honor OF the
heroes VIII o fell there.
AT the conclusion Of his speech the gov
ernor and his staff, together with the
state commission went to the national
cemetery and decora ted the graves of the
Massachusetts, soldiers burial place.
Inc exercises attendant upon the trans
fer OF the Indiana monuments to the gov
eminent took place at Lyle Hill. n ridge
south of Dyer. The house is called in
memory of General Lytle, who was killed
there. General Nj. G. Hunter was master
OF ceremonies. Hon. ID. r. Mcconnell
made an address turning the monument
over to Governor Claude Matthews, who
responded. General Lew Wallace and
Colonel |. n. Walker, commander-in-
chief OF the G. A, r., spoke. The exer-
clses concluded with salute fired by
regiments of Indiana military
The army of the Cum berland held its
hrst business session this morning. To-
night there will be meeting at the big
tent. when General @. +. Manders of
Nebraska Will deliver the annual address.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT J. M. Schofeld, Gen.