The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-03-03

"Through all the hardships and sac |
rifices of the past year, see," conclud
ed Mr.. Dolliver, 1.-The old flag, that in
sigma of liberty, civilization and social
floating proudly on"
1t was new role to Mr. Deliver, to
address so many children but he ac-
quilted himself wonderfully we'll, hold
ing their attention very closely. tie
Was warmly applauded during his
speech and at the close. The incidents
throughout, were marked by rare en-
thusiasm, the theater being filled with
a magnificent audience.
A notable gathering crowed the La
fayette Thursday to hear the Rev.
Father Chadwick, former Chaplain of
the Inflated Maine, recite the tragic in
cidents connected with the destruction
Of the battleship in Havana Harbor on
the night of February 10, 1895. The
President and Mrs. Mckinley occupied
seats in the orchestra to the left of the
stage. On their right were seated
James Cardinal Gibbons and Monsig.
nor Martinelli, surrounded by several
distinguished dignitaries of the Roman
Catholic church. Secretary Long oc-
cupied a box, as did also Mrs. Alger
and Mrs. Sigsbee.
In the audience were seen many de-
partment officials, members OF the
Diplomatic Corps. senator's, congress
men, and officers Ut the army and navy
In the front balcony seats We're thirty
or more sailors and marines from the
navy yard, who displayed their en,ins-
iasm by repeated cheers. first for the
flag, and then for the army and navy.
An incident of the occasion that passed
almost mnoticed in the front part OF
the house, but which aroused consider
able enthusiasm among those who oc-
cupied standing room, was IA sugges-
ton of three cheers for Admiral Schley,
which were given with a will.
The decorations were elaborate and
appropriate. The interior of the build
ing was draped with the national col
ors, and the balconies were festooned
with streamers of red, white and blue.
On the stage behind the speaker the
Marine Band, in full dress uniform,
was seated, and on either side was a
beautiful display of palms and ported
plants. Secretary Long introduced the
speaker and paid a graceful tribute to
the devotion and heroism displayed by
Father Chadwick during the memorable
incidents connected with the destruc-
ton of the Maine. Mr.. Long took oc-
casion to say that no sailors in the
world equaled the American type, and
that those of the Names crew who
persisted without warning were just as
much heroes as their brothers who fell
amid the smoke of battle.
| Father Chadwick was enthusiastically
received, and after expressing pleasure
at appearing before such distinguish
ed audience, he entered upon patrio.
tic discussion of the late war, its in
spiration, and achievements. The
speakers description of the memorable
night of February Is. 1898, was power.
full and thrilling. He told how all the
men were asleep; how the officers had
gathered in the cabin to discuss the
Cuban situation, all unaware of the
awful danger that threatened them
and then the explosion, described in
vivid detail. Father Chadwick said
that the statement that the officers Of
the vessel were absent at the time was
untrue. They were all present witt
the exception of certain officers of thu
junior grade. The speaker then discus
sed the results of the war, and declared
that the president was now pursuing
the policy intended by God. He eulo
gized American valor and did not for
get the women. In conclusion, he sale
that the war had done more for tn,
unification of the North and South thar
years of peace. The victors were re
ferred to, and when the name of Schle,
was mentioned, the aude yielded tt
a burst of enthusiasm.
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The weather has been fine of late ant
everyone is making the most of it, my
self among the number. have divided
my time about equally between tn,
Daughters of the Revolution and con
gress. 1t is difficult to say which ba.
the most of that detachable quality call
ed ginger" but before this reaches
you both ladies and congress will have
dispersed to their homes.
GEN.
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