The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-04

cascade, roaring In the thunder. singing in
the miii-wfieel, shouting in the school-room,
pleading In the sanctuary, 1t speaks one mes
honorable for country to die-it is noble and
blessed for country to live and toll and
suffer-
The Modoc club of Topeka. Kan,
rendered the flag Of our Union for
ever" exquisitely. They were attired
in white duck trousers and blue sack
their lapels. Some of the members of
the club ars, much beyond the middle
age, and yet their voices seemed as
fresh as If still reeking with the vigor
OF youth. and at the conclusion of the
song the thirty members suddenly
whipped out silk, flags and waved them
over their heads The veterans re-
sponded in . burst Of enthusiasm, and
by request Gomrade Fox, easily on the
other side Of SIXTY, sang "Old Shady"
the club Joining in the chorus. Fox
made great hit.
Gen. Clapp was introduced and spoke as
follows: -
Veterans-IR behalf of the youth of Min
nesota, We bid you welcome! Youth is prone
to venerate the storied brave and to look
with admiration akin to reverence upon the
living hero: Yesterday St. Paul witnessed a
sight probably never seen in any land but our
own. Marching side by side with the veteran
was the wife and daughter; in ages gone
women chained to the chariot wheel have been
drawn in triumphant procession. the unwill-
ing Offering of captivity to the arrogance
OF unbridled lust; but here they walked side
by side, sharing the glories of the triumph.
Your deeds have today been euiogized. We
nave been told OF the causes which conspired
to preserve this Union and destroy human
slavery, but we must not forget that tribute
which Is due to Northern womanhood: 1t de-
tracts nothing from the glory of your achieve
ments to say that you had the inspiration OF
the nfe and drum, of the waving banner, the
woman who babe you godspeed and remained
at nome to watch and guard those born or
me nre that burns upon the altar OF love,
mad no inspiration save the fadeless faith
OF woman's heart that illumined her path
way during those dark years; and when we
giorify in your achievements and pay homage
TO your patriotism and valor, we must place
Northern WomanhOod side. by side with North
ern manhood. AS you marched down the
streets yesterday you won the admiration of
the mlddie-aged and the old, but you stirred
the heart of youth as it was never stirred
before. Our youth read again the story of
your achievements, not on the cold and life
less page of history. but as living reality
they saw you as you marched forth In man
mood prime of the long ago-they saw you
VANISHING in Southern prison pen, wasting
with fever in the hospital; they saw you
amid the smoke and carnage of battle, and
your bowed forms and whitening locks kindled
In their hearts fire of undying flame. The
great hosts that have been marshaled in by
gone years have passed away to shadowy
Will live; the dark clouds may lower about
us, storms may sweep athwart the course Of
the ship Of state but the inspiration of your
sacrifices will larouse American citizenship
equal to every crisis; and as you crushed
treason and preserved this nation, will
the youth of this land, inspired by the MEM
ory OF your heroic deeds, arise to the fullness
OF American citizenship and sacredly guard
the legacy received from you and your de-
parted comrades
In behalf of the youth of Minnesota 1 can
pay you no higher: tribute than to say that
they will kneel and worship at that shrine
conseerated by your patriotism and sanctified
by your valor. 81 III
Commander Walker here arose and
was greeted with wild cheers of en-
thusiaSm
His response was brief and poetic
and delivered ina clear, firm voice
that penetrated. every corner of the
Auditorium. Briefly he thanked the
citizens of St Paul most cordially for
their generous welcome and into his
speech of thanks he Weaved a poetic
thread of narrative concerning the
glorious work of the deroes Of the war
that proved eloquent and patriotic
He was most appreciative as a member
of the Grand Army and he knew that
every veteran in attendance on the en-
campment had a heart full of appre-
citation and gratitude for those who
worked SO hard for their comfort. His
little speech was the gem of the morn
ing and, at it's conclusion, he was ap-
plauded to the echo.
Commander Walker announced that
the Army had a pleasant duty to per
form in the presentation of testfno-
NAL to Past Commander Thomas G.
LAWYER. A member of the committee
referred briefly to- Gen. LAWYERS ca
reer, land euIogizedl him as a soldier. a
citizen and a Grand Army man. He
referred to the committee appointed
to prepare testimonial, and said that
Matt H. Ellis. past Judge advocate
general would make the presentation
speech
Comrade Ellis took the platform and
called upon Commander Lawler, who
was loudly cheered as he made his way
to the front. t
You did not desire us to purchase
testimonial" said Comrade' Ellis,
''and told us to spend the money in
some other way, and that was your on
ly motion made during your admins
tration that was overruled. You have
great record, and we all appreciate
in particular the fact that you visited
thirty-eight of the forty-four depart
ments, and the further fact that you
inaugurated the movement for a union
of the North and South. You carried
a good feeling to the gulf. which has
taken root both North and South, and
now take pleasure in presenting to
you this gorgeous testimonial"
Comrade El1is Etnen presented him
beautiful gold watch, with Masonic
charm, saying, in aconclusion:
This comes from the comrades who
respect, who reverS and who loves you"
Comrade Lawler was overcome for
an instant, and then, stepping to the
front, he saids
81 admire this gift, not for it's in
trinsic value. TbutY because of it's asso-
Citations and sthe sfact that it comes
from this mighty organization Of ours,
and I want TO say that to be a pri-
vate in the Grand Army is the greatest
honor that can fall upon any citizen of
this great republic,
He became earnest and plunged the
assemblage intoEwild enthusiasm when
he laid his hand lovingly on the flag
and cried. nse
above all the gold and silver and
riches on the earth, we love this old
flag, and, as the beautiful display
made by the children of st. Paul, yes
terday, we are the living flag of the
nation
AS this episode was brought to a
close, Commander Walker asked all
who were not delegates to retire, and
the Grand Army went into executive
session.
THE BIG ADDRESS.
view of the Year.