The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-31
Martial Band.
Color Bearer.

GaTUclQ EOSI, u. "A. II.
Eggleston Post, G.. A r.
Old Soldiers of Other Posts.
Sons of Veterans.
W. R. c., in carriages.
Ladies of the G. a. r., in carriages.
People n Carriages.
Arriving at North Riverside, the process
sion disbanded and the regular memorial
exercises began. The grand stand and
numerous seats were situated just east
Of the Grand Army plot. which has been
dedicated to the old soldiers. The grand
stand was gorgeously decorated with flags
and flowers, and beneath the faultless
| foliage of the stately trees the memory
of the counmy's patriots was revered in
speech and prayer and made glorious in
music and song.
After the assemblage was called to or
der by Commander J. r. Moore, the ma
t!onal salute was fired by Battery A Dr.
De Ross, as chairman, announced the in
vocation, which Rev. C. H Wareham pro-
nounced in a feeling and patriotic manner.
a vocal selection was rendered bt a cho-
rus of little girls, after which George AL
eXander read Lincoln's address at Get
tysburg.
The committee was especially fortunate
IN securing Miss NJ Louise Hurst for a
! recitation. Miss Hurst is a daughter of
Mr.. ~ Hurst, who served in the Twenty
seventh Ohio infantry. and she is pa
tr-ot as well as an elocutionist of note.
/ She IS lately of Nashville, Tenn, where
she was professor of elocution in one of
the leading colleges. Her recitation was
Foes United in Death-the Blue and the
Gray" and was so well rendered that
tears flowed down the cheeks of
some of the old comrades as Miss Hurst
! pictured a death scene on the battlefield
one Union and the other Confederate
| dying together under the trees.
The GRAFTON of the day was delivered nv
Rodolph Hatfield. and fully sustained his
well known reputation as an orator. Mr.
Hatfield wis interrupted with frequent
applause. His theme was Memorial
Values and he began with a. basic prin-
ciple from Emerson:
All men live by truth and stand in need
OF expression Sincerity, integrity. nat
r3otlsm and liberty are some of the abid-
ing truths which should have expression
in the actions Of men.
Speaking Of the value Of soma of the
worlds great memorials, ne said:
The passover, with the Hebrews. en-
phastzed Gods care and protection for
His own people and has resulted in i'm
planting IN the breasts Of that people IN
WaYering faith in God. No matter what
his misfortunes or distress. the jew can
always see a smiling face behind frown-
ing providence. As a result, few Jews
I'll suicidal graves, almshouses, insane
asylums and prisons.
Thanksgiving. with the Puritans and
their descendants, strengthens confidence
in Gods mercies and bount!es. and 50 we
endorse jobs observation: once I was
young, bat now I am old. yet have I not
seen the righteous fo-saken nor HIS seed
begg.ng bread"
The Fourth Of July reminds Us OF the
value of our Institutions. procured at rich
cost and sacrifice and 50 jealousy guarded
on the principles Of equal rights.
The birth anniversary of WASHINGTON
and Lincoln remind Us Of noble charac-
tiers, devoted 20 the service of their coun-
try and fe'low-nen. Their chief value
les in Their Incentive to patriotism and
nobility Of character.
Among the yaiuss Of the G. \. r. memo
r5al day are:
Fg-st-Iy reminds and warns Us OF the
early Intolerance. 50 blighcng. Of equal
rights Like the moboing Of William
Lloyd Garrison in Boston. IN 1854 and Ms
having 70 be put in PRISON 70 save him
from mob violence. Also as seen in the
u-oboins and killing u Elijah p. Lovejoy.
n Alton in 1885,. A. an Indignation meet
i0s held IN Fame haE 10 condemn ire
violence 1T Alton. the attorney geaeral OF
Massachusetts, Austin. attempted 10 de-
feat j6e -esallsti ons and destroy the meet
ing. when We2deg Phillips made for him
self a name and pace In :ha 5earts q
all aherty-.0yin= men. thoroughly crushed
austin and reouked rrps.ave-y sentiment
IS he replied: ne tanks - I look into
the pictured faces Of o1-z. Rarcook.
Quincy and Adams. ABOUT these walls.
their sleat lips would break into speech
ard -eauke the recTeant American. VINO
has dared TO compare the Alton MOB vtth