Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-02
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Our Memorial Day services were slight.
ly delayed by the shower Of rain and
hill. As soon as possible thereafter ths
procession was formed and headed BY
the South Paris drum corps marched Il
Riverside Cemetery which had been
beautifully decorated for the occasion
The column then marched to New Hall
which was filed with large audiences
to listen to the general exercises. Post
Commander Franklin Maxim presided
and excellent music was furnished by q
male Quartette consisting OF Messrs.
rhayer, Dennison, Briggs and Hall
Prayer was offered by Rev. x. J. Hsugh-
ton. Miss ollie Stuart, who IL making
sn excellent reputation as an elocution-
LIST, rendered an appropriate selection iu
a very pleasing manner.
Gen. Charles =. Mattocks Of Portland
who was colonel Of the old 18th Maine
Regiment, was introduced and delivered
a very able address from which we make
the following extracts:
Standing at the threshold of the nine
teeuth century, and predicting that, ere
the cycle should have run its course, the
electric current would have connected
two hemispheres, or the telephone have
whispered messages from the Atlantic
sesbosrd TO the business centers OF the
country-thst the photograph would
have taken down not only the words,
but the very tones Of a speaker--that the
subtle fluid, which Franklin captured
from the skies upon the string Of his
kite, would be utilized 10 propel mschin-
cry and railway cars-the prophet would
have been stigmatized as an idiot or 4
lunatic. To dream of aerial navigation
a few years ago was the pastime OF the
idle. To-day the subject commands the
thought of the scientific. The medical
profession have by means OF the y rays
been enabled TO discover many faulty
diagnosis. The Congress OF Religions
at the worlds fair opened the eyes Of
many bigo,ed religionist TO the fact
that even the religion of the Chinese
teaches many good precept; that
Mohammed was not all idolaier, and that
the japanese can in their works OF art "a
well a in mechanical pursuits vie with
many OF the most civilized Of nations.
The progress Of the new woman has al
ready attracted the attention Of the
world aud especially OF the politicians
OF our own country. Woman Is begin
ming 10 accomplish for herself what in
many instances society has failed To do
for her. Condemnation would have been
visited upon him. who, a hundred years
ago, should have veutured 10 foresee the
vast armies of the North aud South
rushing together In the clash of battle.
What human foresight could have told
Us that more than half = million men Of
common ancestry would have laid
down their lives In a contest now so
happily endedg The closest student OF
past history would hardly have dared 10
venture the assertion that, after such
sacrifices upon both sides, the two sec
tons would ever unite in the develop
meat and defense Of common country.
We meet to-day, as the fast disappear
ing survivors of that gallant army, 10
consecrate the memories and bedeck,
with flowers plgcked from u bounteous
earth. the graves OF the honored dead.
DO you think the sleeping heroes, even
Ia the silence OF the grave. are insensible
TO these, our willing acts OF love and
devo;ions when they bequeathed 10 Us
this legacy Of national glory, did they
not, by the very manner % their deaths,
as well as By the gallant deeds they per-
formed while living, plainly say 10 us
who should survive them, $50 tell our
loved ones, our children and our chill
dren's children that we died like men
bid them preserve pure and spotless the
heritage we have left Them And can
YOU. as the friends and admirers OF these
brave men, Gan YOU, the former CON-
rades Of these gallant soldiers, allow
their memories 10 fade in the coming
Years, and their noble deed To pass away
from the recollection of men, simply be-
cause none of the actors In the scenes OF
bloodshed shall be alive 10 tell the story
of the march, the battle and the biyousc:
What memories, and with them what
duties crowd upon me, as | attempt 10
paw even passing tribute 70 the mem
cries OF our fallen comrades
We must not forget that the next war,
il IL shall ever come 10 Us. must be
fought By new generation OF soldiers.
The sons Of the men who followed such
Leaders a. Grant and Lee, If united in
common cause, will be well nigh invipci-
bic with the volunteer soldier recently
promoted 10 the command OF our regular
army and capable Of following on the
footsteps OF Grant and sherman In the
commsn nd Of larger armies We could Ia
Of n he
field, and with a powerful navy upon the
sea could enforce our rights against the
most powerful nations OF the old world,
and In such conflict the men OF the
north and Of the south would fight side
By side and under common flag as they
did in the wars OF the Revolution aud
1912 and in Mexico.
The war ended thirty years ago but a
few OF the people North and South, who
failed 10 hear the call to arms In 81 and
80, have for thirty years kept up blood
less fight in words. Within twelve
month | hive with nv own eyes seen
enough OF the South aud been enough
among their people to satisfy me that
they have "come back TO say"
The general welfare OF the country
aud devotion 10 the principles which
underlie our form OF government,-re-
spect for the constitution and laws
must be taught from the cradle 10 man
hood. The raising OF the American flag
from every school house In the land Is a
great ohiect-lessOn TO those who are
STUDYING in their youth the great lessons
Of the sge. The energetic and patriotic
people OF your own fair state are TO be
congratulated that they have now per-
formed this noble duty. In few years
every institution of learning in the coun-
try will fiy the dag which typifies indie
nepdence. religious liberty and equal
rights. lie who traces his descent from
the Cavaliers. aud he Who has in hi, veins
the blood OF the Puritan, will join in love
and respect for the national emblem.
The foreigner, who left poverty and OPP
pressinn al home, will look upon IL MS typ
ic.l of protection and prosperity for him.
self 10th same degree as his Deighbor
who traces an unbroken lineage 10 the
men who fought at Lexington or suffered
AZ Valley Forge. At the same time the
imported disturber Of our peace must UNI
d.rstand that the "stsrs and stripes
afford no refuge for the red handed
communist or loud mouthed anarchist
While | would accord to every one the
privilege of enjoying holiday accord.
| mo 10 the taste OF the individual,
would still ask IL il be not good taste for
the Young generation, which has gained
holidsy in commemoration 81 the sac
riiices of their fathers, 10 honor these oc
e,sious with their presence In preference
70 displaying their love OF country upot
/ foo, hall field or upon the bicycle. Al