The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-31
HOW THEY GOT TIE FLAG
Story Is Told Concerning the Gift OF Old
Glory to the Sons of Veterads

| 0iofy 10 the sons OF feteradS.
For some time. almost from the for
nation of the camp. our worthy sons
of worthy sires, Arson Skinner Camp
No. ~ s of v, have been under enforc-
ed pecuniary embarrassment, that pre-
Glued them from purchasing a flag and
other equipments that pertain 10 such
an organization. knowing these facts
that liberal, generous order, known as
the w. r. c. at their last regular meet
ing set apart a sum 10 help the Sons
out of their diiema and to help purchase
a flag that they might turn out on Mem
orial Day displaying old glory in their
| front. To resolve with the w r. c. is
TO succeed, and with their contribution
| as a starter, they from liberal contri-
| buttons from the ever ready and gener-
Gus business men of our city soon raised
sufficient sum. After tho money was
raised the ladies consulted that enter
prising, big hearted merchant. Cash
Henderson and through him ordered a
fine silk regulation flag, and on Friday
last he reported that the flag had come
and IN the evening as there had been a
meeting of the ladies OF the w. L. c. on
floral decorations for Memorial Day,
called TO meet at the battery rooms.
through some false and premeditated
representations they succeeded in
attracting the Sons to assemble TO drill
and while in the midst OF some OF their
evolutions they were halted by the COM
mand OF Halt, right face. eyes right,
left Dress by the president. Mrs. Ma
son OF the W. r G. No. 40. and Ike
obedient soldiers the Sons obeyed and
the president stepping forward with the
beautiful emblem ia her right hand. in
few appropriate words. feellngly por-
traying the regards OF the W. X. c. as
the protectors and advisors OF their
wards the manly. gallant sons, present
ed On behalf OF Garfield Corps No. 40
the beautiful emblem Of zone Country,
One Language, one Flag" Her speech
so full of earnestness and psthOs. SO
overcame the captain that he had only
time to murmur his appreciation and
thanks in a few words, but Charlie
Lease was equal 10 the occasion and
taking the flag In hand he. IN most be-
fitting and appropriate language told
the story OF the birth OF the flag and its
career down 10 the present day and
pledging on behalf OF the S. of V. % each
maintain the embiematic significance Of
the cOlors represented. At the con-
clusion Of his remarks the boys gave
three rousing cheers for the w. r. g. I
ana q Tiger Tor tr9 ? WnOle-e0UleH. gen
erous Cash Henderson. An ~ Ga.
way Il Is aplOPOs u add tat when /
tle chair lady OF the executive commit |
tee went 70 get and pay fo- SAL Tag 1
the genial Cash Henderson said: Have |
you the money 70 pay for ft?" and be- 1
ing answered in the affirmative. he says |
Keep il, 1 donate the flag with the
condition that when I am dead. you Ia- (
dies see that q salute Is fired over my 4
grave"
SO completely was she taken back
that she said, Certainly. with pleasure.
we will"
Now by thanking Cash FOR hts lFbe--
aiity on this occasion as well a. for hts
ever ready heart and willing hand %
help US. we extend him our sincere
thanks. and pledge our falaIlrnent OF MS
request, but hoping he may i've long
and prosper, and not call upon Us f0r
the salute for an indefinite period /
Meantime We are FOR him is 10 l.