The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-15

! After 2 lapse Of a century he is better
appreciated, more perfectly understood
more thoroughly yenerated and loved
than when ne lived. He remains an ever
increasing influence for good in every
part and sphere OF action Of the repub-
lie. He is recognized as not only the
most far-stgnted statesman OF his gen
Grafton, bur as having had almost pro-
paetic vision He built not alone for his
own time but for the great future, and
pointed the rightful solution OF many of
the problems which were 10 arise in the
years 70 come.
John Adams, the immediate successor
OF Washington, said OF him in an address
TO the senate on the 32rd Of December.
1893: For himself, he had lived enough
TO life, and to glory. For his fellow
citizens, If their prayers could have been
answered, he would have been immortal
His example is now complete,
and il vii teach wisdom and virtue to
magistrates. citizens and men, not only
in the present age, but in future genera
tons, as long as our history shall be
read
The nation needs az this moment the
help OF his wise example In dealing with
our vast responsibilities we turn TO him.
We invoke the council of his life and
character and courage. We summon his
precepts that we may keep his pledges
10 maintain justice and law, education
and morality and civil and religious Hb-
erty in every part Of the country, the new
as well as the Old
The president was INTERRUPTED fire.
quently by applause, and al the close OF
his Grafton he was cheered heartily.
The exercises az the mansion were con-
Guided with a benediction pronounced by
Brother Ed y Calisch. rabbi Of Beth
Ahaba synagogue Of Richmond. Va.
At 3 o'clock delegation OF the Improv-
ed Order Of Red Men. in charge Of the
Great Incohonee. Hon. George E Green
OF Binghamton. y. 7, and Hon Charles
L. LithQ1an Of Marblehead, Mass. arriv-
ed at Mount Vernon 10 pay the tribute
of 220,or0 Red Men 70 the memory Of
Washington. He was one Of the found
ers Of the Sons of Liberty" TO which
the Red Men trace back their origin
through varying names. The chiefs to
ofhciate al the tomb were selected by
Great Incohonee Green. who appointed
as master of ceremonies Hon. Urban II.
Hester. Of Ohio, past grand sachem.
After Chief Hester had read the call for
the observance Of the day, and the great
prophe. Robert T. Daniels. had invoked
the Great Spirit. Acting Great Incohonee
Lehman pronounced the Grafton upon
Washington. II was an inspiring tribute,
exquisite in thought and diction and
quite worthy of its great subject. He
was followed by the great chief Of rec
ords. Charles H. Conley. with beautiful
message 10 the Red Men OF the world. In
conclusion he deposited within the Tomb
q handsome silk flag OF a standard TO
which were attached four ribbons. OF the
coIors OF the order-green, orange, blue
and scarlet-resoectively inscribed: ''l7se
George Washington-1Ss9'' December
Il, 1893 - Great Council United States"
and Improved Order Of Red Men
A great wreath Of ivy and red immor-
telies was then deposited within the
Tomb as a 1T emblem, in our belief, IN
that immortality Of the soul which rises
superior to all the ills Of life and.
through the bright blessings OF hope,
gives US promise Of eternal joy" To-
night the order supplemented their
Mount Vernon ceremonies with elaborate
exercises al Convection Hall, where pat
riotic music by the Marine band, songs
and addresses formed features Of an in
teresting program. Great IncohOree
George Green Of New York presided and
speeches were made by Past Grand IN
cohonee Charles Lehman Of Massachu-
sets and Great Prophet Robert 7. Dan
ieI Of Georgia. Senator Chauncey NJ. De-
pew wa sthe orator Of the evening and
was given a hearty reception as he was
introduced by the presiding officer as
the greatest orator Of his kind" Rev.
Henry y Couden. chaplain Of the house
of representatives. pronounced the bene-
diction.
George Washington memorial services
were held this afternoon az the church
OF the Epiphany under the auspices Of
the patriotic societies Of the District Of
Columbia The church was crowded
The Episcopal form Of service was con-
Quoted jointly by the Sons OF the Aneri-
can Revolution. Colonial Danes. Colonial
Wars. Sons Of the Revolution, Daugh-
tars OF the Revolution, Daughters Of the
American Revolution and the Society OF
the War of 1872 The bishop Of Wash
ington oficiatad. assisted by the rector Of
the church and others Features Of the
exercises were q special thanksgiving
commemorative OF Washington. the sing
ing Of KioIing's Professional" and an
address BY Assistant Secretary OF State
David ! Hill, together with a reading
Of an extract from Washi1gton's Fare /
well Address. the service closing with the
Dead March from Saul Assistant Sec /
rotary Hi in his address said Washing /
ton should be thought OF, not as an iso- /
lated individual. but IN his relations as +
= leader OF his people. IN the present 4
colonial emergencies, when this govern I
ment has broken oppression and scattered /
anarchy and is now confronted with the /
- the gravezt trust l. has {
had when . on ~ ~ people have been 4
swept into our control. " ezhould draw .
lessons. said Mr.. HiI. f-5m the msEnif- /
cent patriotism and skllful statesman
ship of Washington
Tonight the George Washington Mem /
oral association held conmenora tive /
services az the Lafavette Square thea
ire and the Association % Oldest I1rabi- +
ta7ts OF the District o. Columbia also 4
7s:d tribute . washinzton's memory.
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