The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-19


CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Sept y.-
Chattanooga extends burning welcome
to her thousands OF visitors. The heat
is unusual even for the sunny Southland.
and natives and stragors alike suner.
Uless there is change there will be
great discomfort In attending the dedica-
ton of the park. IL is situated some
miles from the city. and the trip to and
from IT one of some moment Otherwise
there is nothing to suggest In any way
change or addition 20 the plans made ny
the city and her people for the reception
and entertainment OF her host Of visitors.
The decorations are not only profaSe bat
tasteful, ani elegant. covering the entire
city. The arrangements made 10 take
care of the crowd. numbering many thou
81 nds. have enabled the whole multitude
TO find quarters without seeming 10 ex-
FAUST or even oNertaN the 'tiouf's ".
the city.
The principal event OF the morning was
the arrival OF Governor Mckinley and
party fro.n Knoxville This evening the
society OF the Army of Tennessee arrived
from Cincinnati and attended, In a BODY
the reunion OF the Army of the cumber-
land They will meet tomorrow night In
reunion with the survivors Of the Confed-
cratc Army of Tennessee.
The day preliminary to the formal dedi-
cation of Chickamauga and Chattanooga
National Park vas devoted largely 70 ex-
ercises In connection with the dedication
OF the State monuments erected at va
rious points within the park.
owing 10 the abssEce Of Secretary La
mont the monuments were presented In
each instance 10 General Fullerton. presl-
dent OF the National Park Commission.
Michigan led OF this pleasing patriotic
service. the commission occupying Tor
that purpose a platform on Snoigrass
Hin. on which the general dedication
exercises will take place tomorrow.
The monuments and markers erected
upon the batteh,lds Of chlckamauga.
Chattanooga. Missionary Ridge. ani
Orchard Knob were presented 10 Cover
nor Rich by Captain and ex-Congress-
man G. Il. Belknap. president OF the
State Park Commission.
MICHIGAN MoSrMvNTs.
Michigan organizations taking part In
camraigns and battles were the Ninth,
Tenth. Eleventh. Thirteenth. Twenty-hrst.
and Twenty second regiments OF Infantry;
the Second and Fourth Cavalry; First
Engineers and Mechanics; Batteries A
and u. First Light Artillery. Captain
Belknap hescribed several monuments
and markers, and said "As the grand
work progresses. Michigan Will be known
not only AZ Chiekamauga. hut at Nau-
hatchie Browns Ferry. Chattanooga, Or
chard Knob. Lookout Knob. Lookout
Mo, ntain. and Missionary Ridge. Al
though 100 OF Michigans sons gave up
h.s
vet monuments, not mortuary affairs.
bat monuments 10 liberty and civiiza-
ton, not to create feeling OF sadness.
but "A thrill Of patriotism and love TO the
soldier who fought for his country"
Accepting the monuments. Governor
Rieh said with other things.
"All the nations OF the earth have
honored their soldiers. whether fighting
for the best or worst causes whether
fighting for the defence OF home or coun-
try or for the extension OF trade. or 10
crafty the ambition of the commanders
Then should not this country honor her
citizen soldiery. who were inspired by
the highest impulses OF patriotism and
undying love OF country and the peoples
government when each soldier fell.
personal responsibility fer the result. n
soidiery that showed resources and bray
cry never cxcellsd and seldom II ever
qualled. fighting a foe on their own soil
who are inspired by one purpose, that
of driving the invader from the soil and
establishing government Of their own. a
foe chivairous and brave by Lature and
education. confident OF their own powers
and success. educated for generations 10
rule. they had demopstratsd their fight
INK qualities under Washington and IN
the war Of 1852. and many OF those act
ually fighting the battles between the
States had seen actual and successful
srvlco in the Mexican war"
After Governor Rich had accepted
monuments on behalf OF his State. Cen
eral Henry NJ. Duffie,d. OF Detroit, who
commanded the Ninth Regiment in war.
delivered an eloquent oraton. 1he
monuments were iurnti over 10 General
Fullerton. ard with prayer Icy Res
Washington Gardner. Secretary Of state,
the exercises ended"
oHIc's DEDICATION
The Ohio dedication followed. under
the direction OF General John Beatty.
president OF the Board OF Commissioners.
This was the most c,aborte and notable
event cf the day.
Bishop Joyce. Of the Meth od.st Church.
offered prayer and addresses were
n ade by General Charles n. Or, svsnos.
Ex-Governor James F.. Campbell. General
Aquilla Wiley. who TUNED the monu-
ments over to Governor Mex nley. and
he In turn to General Fullerton. The
members and officers Of the state Com
mission also spoke. Governor camp
belrs address was largely an eulogy upon
General Ferd vandeveer, feI!ow-towns-
man, who took an active part In the bat
tie. He said
I'VE cannot forget that In the Tortion
OF our country whore the palmetto ami
cypress tower In iuxurisnt beauty. ana
cane and cotton make the SCARED earth