El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-11

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of common country to weld stronger
the bonds of national union sundered
during that war. Removed by the
tide of time from this cruel conflict, let
the asperities of the past be forgotten,
for 1t is better to exercise charity than
to engender strife; to plant the seed
of concord than the germs of hate.
The loftiest patriotism ia now found in
healing up the nations wounds and
unifying the country's strength. The
state that contributes most to the bring
ing of all our states into closer union
is the one that leads in loyal devotion
| to the whole. We come to return in
love battlefag we took in anger.
Since those who fought US then are
brothers today, AMI fight by our side,
is it not eminently proper to turn these
trophies of war-representing as they
do the eternal past-into momentoes
of friendship. to represent the spirit
of unity in the living present?
WHO will dare criticise this noble
impulse as mere morbid sentiment
ia ity?
grander Industrial and commercial
victories. We excel in all the ele-
ments of true greatness the mightiest
governments of this earth. Two weeks
ago Indiana dedicated the monuments
erected In memory of her grave cons
who fought at Chickamaugua. Exon
federates Joined with US in this dedica-
tory service. General Boynton, super
intendent of the Chickamaugua Militia
ry Park, said in receiving the Indiana
monuments that it was the first time
the blue and gray had joined in such a
service. It was an impressive and no
less inspiring scene to see the surviv-
ors of that bloody battle unite in harm
Onious action on such an occasion. In
spring, for it gave the evidence til at
the past animosities are to be forgot
ten and fraternal relations are to be
cherished. Addressing himself to the
dedicatory service, Colonel Fort of the
Confederate army said he desired to
show his appreciation and to recognize
the chivalrlo spirit manifested by the
legislature of Indiana in voting to re-
turn to the Texas Rangers the battle
flag captured by Indiana soldiers. He
take part in defeating the monuments
of this state. He further said the re-
turn of this flag would do more to unite
in fraternal union the blue and gray
than any event North or South since
the war.
'.Rejoicing in this union that will
henceforth be defended by the brave
Texas Rangers as valiantly as by In
dianans, clothed with authority from
the voice of the people, it becomes my
pleasant duty TO return to your ex-
cellency this battlefag, gallantly car
ried 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
Indiana Joy that henceforth the dar-
ing intrepidity of Texas heroes will be
displayed in carrying the flag of our
union to victory against all its foes.
"Take this flag, and may it hence
forth be an emblem of unity and good
will between the great states Of In
diana and Texas and a seal of their f.
deity to the National Union.
AT the conclusion of hisspeeoh, Gov
ernor Mount was given another great
cheer. He turned over the flag to Gov
of every Ranger present and the au-
dience cheered like mad.
Governor Ssyers did not speak long,
but he spoke feelingly and was cheered
just as Governor Mount had been. He
said:
"Cold would be the heart that would
not be stirred by q scene like this
This occasion today adds another chap
ter to complete reconciliation between
the two sections, once so widely apart.
Governor Mount. as executive of this
great state, L want to say to you that
of the 600, 600 men who dedicated their
all to the Southern confederacy none
were Drawer than Terry's Texas
Rangers. l desire that when you
make report to your legislature that
you say you came among US as
stranger and left US as friend. Thir-
ty-fve years ago you and 1 stood with
our hands about each Others throat.
each ready to take the others life.
But today | give you the warm clasp
of sincere fellows hip" (Here the two
governors shook hands while the aud
ience seemed frenzied with enthu-
siasm).
Government Savers said other pretty
things. At the conclusion of his
speech the band played the 'Star
Spangled Banner" while the audience
rose and cheered.
James F. Miller of Con zales accepted
the flag in q few neat words, saying.
however, that the returned flag was
now found.
Miss Idyl Jett of Farmers Branch,
Texas, and Miss Mary Kablo of India
napolis presented handsome flags, gifts
| of the State Fair association. to the
| two governors.
Both the executives responded hap
PLY. Other patriotic and soulful ad-
dresses were made. 1t was a great &C
casiOn.
Governor Mount and staff will leave
for home tomorrow, going via Fort
Worth and Sharman.
| A large assignment of farm. machin-
cry has been received for the indians
on the reservation.
The saloons of Las Cruces have
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