Evening star., 1897-05-31


sentences he described the call to arms.
1T was the appeal from the national
head From that grand man who deter
mined that this government should be of
the people, by the people and for the peo-
pie, 1ndivisible, inseparable. The call
reached the clerk at his desk, the farmer
at his plow, the business man at his count
Ing house, the blacksmith at his anvil.
Seventy-five thousand volunteers was the
command.
They came from the mountains and
plains. from the cities and little hamlets.
their blood hot with the burning fever of
adventure; without realizing sense Of the
character of their work they answered the
call and enlisted. ENLISTED for. what? To
stay the hand of treasonous rebellion, to
kill their brothers in order to save the ma
tion.
Like the snow on the hillside they melt
ed away before. the demands of the situa-
been called. Again did Lincoln sound the
tocsin. Three hundred thousand more.
The Union must be saved. The mother
who had with difficulty repressed the long
1ngS Of her clear-eyed stalWart boy now
kissed him a loving goodbye and fervently
prayed that he might be spared and re-
turn to her. The wife with family cares
pressing upon her, accustomed to lean
upon the strong right arm of one to whom
she could cleave in sickness or health, now
learned to say with saddened heart, Not
my will, but thine be done.' Oh. war, cruel
war, thy slain were not numbered alone
upon southern battlefields. The missile of
death remorselessly struck down the de-
fenseless parent, the helpless child, the
aged father. Who can number them?
Who measure the loss?
The World Amazed.
''Tne civilized worldsgazed on in amaze
ment when tnesettwoi powerful factions of
mighty republic wtsstled in the thrces
of mortal combat Who shall. say that the
one was bravert than the other? Force
was met by forge, courage met by cour-
age. The. northfrn soldier encountered q
foeman, who, like himself. had been nurs-
ed atTfreedom' SC altaE Theseicmen soon
learned to appreciate the fact that the
terms Of Yankee Il aada rebel went for
a pdos hat Of !aeE Wo ampS am a
chimes. 7When the machine was in opera
.tion they could slaughter each .tthers could
legally kill thsiEr raWaieeuntrymen. When
aesoas es fhs sK Sa bs
teen exchanged. mutual, condolences made.
and. and the better nsatptre ns eof man asserted
Mr.. Frear drew. touching pictures of the
sacrifices of the war and paid a magnifi-
cent tribute to. the Grand Army of the Re-
public. a. - -..-t
The Soldiers and Their: Sons.
Grand in war;: he exclaimed. Grand
In peace. May the imperishable name it
has won be the inspiration for patriotic
self-sacrifice to the people of these United
States! And Of the sons OF these men 1t
can be truly asked-what nobility upon
Gods footstool possesses greater heritage?
AS governments rise and fall, the insignia
of royalty becomes feeting. The riches of
a Croesus are lost in a day. Humble as
may be the son of a veteran, the title be-
comes an honorable distinction, lifelong in
its duration, invaluable to its possessor.
Though the nation may never require from
their Slch sacrifices a horne nv
the northern soldier, there has been formed
from among the rising generation a second
Grand Army. Grand in the depths of its
love of country, grand in the veneration
and devotion which it will ever accord to
the veteran soldier"
The Lesson of the Day.
In conclusion Mr.. Frear spoke follows:
war is as romance, but the lesson taught,
of unfiinching sacrifices, of heroic patriot
ism, will be an open page where all may
learn the lesson. That page is enriched on
its borders with the heartfelt prayers of
millions of slaves: the tears of widows and
orphans; the blessings of a grateful people.
It records the death of a martyred Pres-
dent, as kind and gentle child, as
strong and firm as justice itself. 1t records
the death of Grant, the indo1nitable; of
Sherman, the strategist, and Sheridan, the
idol of his men. Each occupying a niche in
the hearts of the people.
"And we return to that page today as the
pilgrim returns to his Mecca. May the les
sons traced by the recording angel become
craven upon our characters. May We to-
day again drink. deep from that overflow
ing well of patriotism, And when the last
Of these boys in blue shall have been gath
cred to his Maker. may there be strong
hearts and sturdy frames ready, if need be-
to emulate their glorious record. Then
to the nation. Then shall we have a better,
nobler American citizenship"
Mr.. sprague's Poem.
The band next rendered 1.-THE Wayside
Chapel" and then Mr.. Dewitt C. Sprague
read an original poem, Memorabilia" the
Introductory verses. being as follows:
Immortal Lincan Freedoms favorite son!
This hallowed day again we celebrate
And would to thee our tribute dedicate
Although the task Of love be feebly done.
This day recalls TO- us tie stormful past
That That era n pregnant t Win h, the nations fate
On him her trembling hope condding cast
1niiexible IN his great f9rpose on he went,
No hateful malice could ads soul enthral,
To do his duty WAS hisiardent aim;
Yet had boundees charity for all. all ''s'A'-''
He drew the swordifor dnty's stern command
Not Not for gnhcIy uni sa,,qnesk, Ts,s self renown
But the veal and foS q his iana Injurious e'0"n'
Win live in ali Ete world throughout ali ttime de
Preserved among the great and good with deeds
In Freedoms 5 storied TEMPLE, there by Fame.
After another Selection by the band ana
the benediction. pron0rnced by Rev DR..
Eldridge. the exercises We're brought to q
clcee by the singing Of "AmericaS by the
Farragut Octet, with band accompaniment
and the spectators participating.
The Committees.
Those who served on the COMMITTEES with
Commander McCabe were A. f. Dinsmore.
who also acted as officer Of the day: Geo.
r. Cook and w. H Hemming.
The committee Of Farragut Post that as
sisted in arranging the exercises consisted
OF 8. w. Brnyea. r. A. Lowe, Jas. Smith.
DR.. A. C. Adams, DON McCathrau. p. ii
George, e. N. Grof, e. Il. Ripley. James
Wood, O. w. Mockabie, Geo. A. Henderson.
The ladies' committee Of the Woman's
Relief Corps comprised Grace NJ. Lowry.
chairman: Emma ]. Fordham, Jennie
Berans, Charlotte Kibbey, Mary Williams
son, Mary p. Ripley, Genevia Dalton.
Annie N. Dtkes. Jennie Parker. n. B. Pars