The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-06

products to 81. 900. 900. O00. or s3SO.ooo.Oo0 in ex-
cess Of the combined output Of Grea,
Britain. Russia. Austria. Spain. Belgiuui
and the scandinavian countries. The great
State Of Texas has taken front rank in
live stock. and has. since our civil war,
Increased her cotton crop more than Lou
WE EXCEL IN ALL.
Emitted. we are marching forward 10
grander Industrial and commercial victories.
We excel in all the elements of true great
ness and mightiest governments Of earth.
Two weeks ago Indiana dedicated the
monuments erected in memoir of her brave
sons who fought at Chickamauga. Ex-
Confederates joined with US In this dedica-
tory service. General Boynton, superintend-
ent OF the ChIckamauga Military Park. said
IN receiving the Indiana monuments that ii
was the f1rst time the blue and gray mad
joined III s9ch d service; II ~ds an III
Dressive and no less inspiring scene to see
the survivors OF that bloody battle unite
IN harmonious action on sucn an occasion.
animosities are 10 be forgotten and ira
terrdl relations are TO be cherished. Ad-
orsssing himself TO the dedieatory service;
he desired to show his appreciation and 10
recognize the chivalric spirit manifested BY
the Legislature OF Indiana In voting 10 re-
turn 10 the Texas Rangers the battle flag
captured by Indiana soldiers He said for
this reason he was glad to take part IN
defeating the monuments or this state
He further said the return of this nag
would do more TO unite in fraternaI union
the blue and the gray than any event North
May / in conclusion give a stanza or two
from a poem of that gifted bard and ex-
Confederate Frank l.. Stanton, which repre-
sents the sentiment Of the Southern vet
erans-
But now I'm in the Union. l see there,
The nag our fathers fought for; her rip
ping rilis of red
AL glorious and victorious; the splendor OF
And / say. The blood of heroes dyed all
her crimson bars"
I'm for that flag forever. 'gainst foes on
sea or shore.
Who shames her? Who defames her? Give
me my gun once more
Well answer wnen they need us-when the
war fires light the night;
There's a Lee sui left to lead US 10 the
" Were one in heart forever. we're one in
heart and hand;
The flags a challenge to the sea, a garland
on the land.
Were united, one great country freedoms
There's a Lee that's left TO lead US, let the
storm break where il will
Rejoicing in this union that will hence
forth be defended by the brave Texas
clothed with authority from the Legisla-
ture. which Is expressive of the voice Of the
people, IL becomes my pleasant duty to re-
turn to your Excellency this battle flag,
gallantly carried in war by Terry's Texas
Rangers, drawer men than whom never
drew sword in battle This act proclaims
more eloquently than words of mine In
diana's JOY that henceforth the daring In
trepidfty OF Texas heroes will be displayed
in carrying the flag of our Union to victory
against all its foes.
Take this nag and may il henceforth be
an emblem OF unity and good will between
the great States OF Indiana and Texas ana
a seal Of their fidelity to the national Union.
Lord of the universe, shield US and guide
Us,
Trusting Thee always. through shadow
and SUM-
Thou hast united us; who shall divide US?
Keep US. o keep US, the many In one.
The flag Is an interesting relic. The Rang
ers claim that IL was never captured; that
It was lost while they were In retreat; The
Indianians. however, assert that II fell into
the hands OF the Indiana regiment during
one of the most gallant regiments or the
war. The question of the return OF this
flag by the State Of Indiana TO the sur
vivors Of the range has been long dis
cussed. and in a manner that attracted at
fenti0n the country over.
Tonight a reception was rendered 10
Governor Mount and the members or his
stan by the citizens of Dallas at the Dallas
Club building. The Indiana Governor and
HIS party were driven 10 the reception at 3
o'clock. a flag bearer on the front coach
carrying the staff colors. They were re-
ceived by a party composed of members OF
the select circle of Dallas society
Tomorrow morning the party will leave
for home A special train furnished by the
citizens will carry them from here to Fort
Worth. thirty miles west, and then to Sher-
man, sixty miles north, in order to enable
the Indianians to view a portion of the
famous 'black lands farming belt OF
Texas.