The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-24

wrcsted from the hands OF tyranuicai
monarchy. Of his services as president Of
the Republic Of Texas aud as United
States senator from the State Of Texas, Of
his inal eovernorship OF the State Ills
valor and wisdom had established. I
Thought OF him as a private citizen. lone
and AGED. roaming tho hills and valleys
about his home. OF his sins md virtues,
hts talents and weaknesses, his Joys rnd
eorfows. as he reflected on the uiost
cventful and checkercd life this Westein
world has seen. and how at last he lay In
dreamless sleep. undisturbed by tho mad
worlds life OF passion and sorrow, and
said. $50 long as YOUR country esteem
honor. sacrifice chivalry and wisdom, so
long will II hold YOUR fame secure; for
YOU gave an empire to civilization aud
Christianity. Texas 10 enlightened human
~.
o. Texas. crowned with Its single start
She Offers homes to the homeless. hope TO
the oppressed:
To the carc-worn ease to the wandercr
rest;
To the alien a refuge TO the labcrer wealth.
To the stranger n wealth. to the invalid
health:
And with peacc on her brow and love In
her heart.
To the stranger welcome. to the Invalid
mart.
With the sunbeams kissing her beautcous
mouth
She's the bride Of the world and the Queen
Of the South.
As I contemplate the glorious achieve
ments OF the South In tho past. her cfiv
nlric devotion to duty. her nig1ty strides
in material progress her splenlid present
and matchioss future. | am conscious that
we shall contribute our full share 10 the
glorr, honor and greatness OF our country.
and that the American Nation, supported
alike bv North East West and South
shall remain as It is-one triumphant, fra
ternhl people. moving mnicstcelly onward
in peace and plenty, With one common
hone and one common heritage tlons ono
common highway. our drum-bcat vchoing
10 the rcinotost bounds OF earth. our daz-
sling splcndor illuminp the distant islands
of tho sea, to the summit OF uur immortal
glory, aud over all falling with approving
smiles the blessing OF God.
The speakers were given close attention
throughout and each was heartily applaud
cd
An excellent musical programme was
rendered. and altogether the occasion was
most happy one.
To-day WAS to have been observed as
North Carolina day. hut owing to the alb
sence or the governor of North Carolina
and OF several commissioners of that state
and on account Of the veterans attending
the reunion. il waa decided TO postpone the
date for North Carolina until further no.
tice.
Nashville. Tenn. June es--whilc this
morning crowds surged TO the Centennial.
and the exercises upon Texas day helped To
bring thousands within the grounds this
afternoon, tonight broke the record and far
surpassed tho attendance of the morning.
Though there were counter attractions in
the cry, a great Confederate concert. II
brilliant reception at the capitol attend
aucc tonight was superb and the fireworks
were Witnessed by an immense throng,
while the Vanity Fair attractions also cap
turrd ihe multitude.
The woman's building was Jam. Beau
tful matron. and maids from every South
crn State filled the exquisitrly Furnished
rooms and only gave way 10 others when
they departed
Tomorrow il to he red letter day. II Is
Confederate Veteran day and will be
marked by n procession OF 10000 men and
w'mcn. Tho great parade VIII move NJ II
O'Clock. General W II Jackson being chief
marshal, and the Savannah Ilussars the
guard of honor. Tho veterans from each
State viii BE- In thu procession. the spon-
sofS ana maids Of honor win have promi-
Deut places. men of note and leaders will
be given places OF honor and the mighty
throng Will move on the Centennial expo
s!tion.
In the Auditorium during the afternoon
there viii be jubilee reunion. Governor
Taylor will speak. Judge Reagan viii make
n brief address and innumcrablc speeches.
all restricted to five minutes. will be- dellv-
cred, Al night the NEST gorgeous and
elaborate display OF fireworks ever wit
ncseod in the South VIII be exhibited and
Confederate day will close.