Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-16

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ciia the apples cheek. and ripens the
ti0ns for. his future greatness broad and
deep by lab9riolis days and nights 0f coli
legiate application He Graduated at the
head Of his class; he died its most emil,
nelt man., Christian statesman, loved
by his neighbOrs, trusted by his State.
honored By the nation and respected ev-
lerywhere. TOtns teres atQue rOtundus.
What a noble example for the youth
Dartmouth win miss her son. She win
preserve and ever cherish his memory az
| one OF her most sacred trusts. She VIII
write his name beside. that OF Webster,
| CfOate. Chase and other classic names
that cluster around her brilliant history.
could fan to Spartan mother was 10
have the Ilfeless form Of her son, slain
in battle. returned to her upon his shield.
II was bestowed only on him whose m
tegrity was spOtless. whose Loyalty, was
an we suspicion. whose courage ntnched
at no peril, nor passed unchalienged any
foe Finally he must plead his title with
his sword upon the battlefield. face TO
fac with Sparta's enemies Did The
fict the slightest scar upon his back
wnile In retreat, then this great honor
was forfeited.
lielson Dinghy comes back to mis- lat
es. home borne upon his shield. He has
fought lifc's conflict with a spartan
foititude; he fell in the very bowels or
ne ssed. he bears no scar tainted with
go wardice or dishonor. No man can cnai-
lenge his right and while his Alma Ma
| ter now sits mourning over ms i1e'esS
tius at and is shaken with this tempest 81
grief that beats against every Dreasi;
| HE Scyiias restless wave, soon she VIII
jii her voice IN l,eans soft az s,rain ~
ihis splendid man. lie lived q noble me-
laden with honors spoils he dies
! ..tf ba hcna fart n
| tian life cOnsecrated to principles on Jus
| ice truth and humanity. That shali De an
| inspiration for her Intelligent aho r'pns.
| youth outlasting fame eternal gay; For
! his college he has won the oV'r'a"
crown, Then
Hail. Dartmouth, victorious in thy
/ mourning weeds.
Let Thy son in peace and nonor rest,
| FL ON worldly chance and STRIFE secure,
/ l-ti. him there are no tempests, no
! noise, hut silence and eternal sleep
| Representative Belleau Of Lewiston,
| "a d:
Your Exceiiency and Gentlemen Of The
/ assembly:
The ocean Of tomorrow
! freaks upon life's rocky shore.
With it's turmoil With us sorrow.
/ f.vermore, an evermorc.
Flowing. ebbing. ebbing flowing
| Fears Of unknown trouble throwing
/ Solemn shadows over tide.
| Sir. the nation has lost a great man.
/ Tie voice of Governor Dingley which Dut
recently echoed through the Nationai
| n use OF Congress. shall forever be
| silent.
hi, III had In him a most devoted SON
Hence, she loved him. she cherished MN
gave min posiIion. reputation ana hpnor.
| Bu,, All, Mr.. Ding.ey fairly earned by
long life devoted IN study, TO duly. to the
| interest and 10 the welfare of his State
and country. Mr.. Speaker. u was NOT my
i L. oil ~
except at a distance. but 10 see him was
10 know him. The representative OF the
Second district of Maine was no Ordinary
man. His life and character were above
| reproach. His busy life in Congress
shows us how well his mind was stored
, w.Sn tina; useful information which quail
| flied him for the high duties ana trusts
which were reposed in him.
! in his early life Mr.. Dingiey was ad-
mitted to the bar. Had he followed tnat
profession he would have ranked among
| the most profound jurists in the land.
| hut journalism claimed him, and there
he was the peer of the ablest of the pro-
fession.
And il Is the Journalist that became
legislator in THIS House of Representa-
lives its Speaker, and the Governor OF
cities 20 we'll and so faithfully that tn"
admiration for the man became general. |
And from now on, there remained nut an |
other thought in the minds of his people. |
and that 10 elevate him still higher in |
the council of the nation. as soon as the
opportunity would present itself. The |
opportunity came, Mr.. Dingley was elect |
cd 10 Congress to the everlasting honor !
of his constituents.
In Congress his reputation had pre- |
coded him. that same energy. that same
cool Judgment that had characterized his
labor AT homo. and his reputation became |
world wide and moi only did he become |
the leader of his party. but he became |
tho great legtsla tor" a statesman and a |
patriot.
Hut sir. ! had not risen for the pur-
pose of eu,ogy. others more able. bet .er
qualified and more authorized. have done
SO eleauentiy in the best of terms |
but | should have been unjust TO the fee
ings Of my heart had failed TO declare
gu.shed son of Maine. feel should be
untrue 10 the people have the honor to
humbly represent. should | fail on this
occa sion TO rise and place on record their
high appreciation of MIR. Dingley as their
neighbor. their friend and their eminent
representative in Congress. Hence my |
participation In these mos, worthy exer-
cises.
Sir. the city of Lewiston mourns the
loss of her great citizen. The nation. AMI
the State of Maine especially. will re-
member her great men. and in the days
that are 10 come. wnen her adiniring
sons shall call the roll of her Industrious
statesmen. by no means the least in that
bright array will stand the name OF Nell
SON Dingley.
The Governor: The purpose for which
this Assembly was foimed having been
fully and most ably accomplished. now
declare it dissolved. 80 .9f
The Governor with his Council and the
Senate then retired.
N HOUSE.
Mr.. Belieau of Lewiston. moved that as
a further mark of respect to the memory
of Hon. Nelson Dingley, the. House do
now adjourn
The motion was agreed to-