The Monticellonian., 1901-10-18
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Democratic Pilgrims From Missouri Gather at Historic Mon
 ticello.
FINE GRANITE MONUMENT DEDICATED.
It is Presented to the State of Nir- ginin In Behalf of the Jefferson Club of St. Louis and the stnte of Missouri-Some of the Addresses Delivered.

honor of Thomas Jefferson by the members of the Jefferson club of St. Louis was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies this afternoon.
 The handsome granite shaft was surrounded by d great mass of patri- Ctie disciples of Jefferson when the time arrived for the dedication.
 Each member of the St. Louis Jef- ferson club carried small, white silk flag on which is printed in gilt let ters; Jefferson Club, St. Louis. These flags were planted in the ground around the tomb of Jefferson.
 The metallic box that was inelosed in the monument contained the sig natures of all of the pilgrims, q copy of the constitution and bylaws of the Jefferson club, pamphlet de- scrihing the pilgrimage and it's object and parchment record. which says:
 This monument was erected while Theodore Roosevelt occupied the chair of Washingtor and Jefferson as president of the United States, and while the whole nation was mourning the death of President William Me kinley who succumbed to the bullet of an assassin and anarchist, on Sep tember II, last past. The members of the Jefferson club, in common with all American citizens, deplore his foul assassination.
 Every pilgrim was up early, and the dining room of the Gleason house was a scene of activity for several hours before nine o'clock, the hour appointed for taking carriages to Monticello. There were d number of democrats who came down from Washington to greet the democratic pilgrims from Missouri. Among them were Col. (. N. Combs, formerly of St Louis, but for years messenger in the national house of representa- tiyes; Congressman Lloyd, of the First Missouri district, and Joe F. Johnson, post office inspector in charge at New Orleans and formerly of St. Louis and Warrensburg. At 9: 45 the Continental drum corps and field band of the Jefferson club start ed for Monticello, and was followed bt the members of the club and Nis- itors i'll carriages.
 The ride to Monticello was thor oughlg enjoyed by every visiting pill grim. The road, running as it does. through the hills and along the noun tain sides. afforded glimpses of beau tiful scenery. The ma jority of the yis- itorS arrived at Monticello about II o'clock. and spent an hour inspect ing thr spacious grounds, the rooms and pictures of the historic old man. sion and enjoying the pieturesquely beautit"l panoramic view that greets the cNe in every direction from the front stops of Jetferson's old home. The members of the Jefferson club were cordially welcomed by Hon. lief ferSon NJ. Levy, the owner of Monti- cello, who returned from Europe in order to greet the visitors.
 At 12 o'clock the Jefferson club quartet rendered Down in Virginia, '' and then Mr. Levy stepped to the front of the broad stone steps of the mansions portico and in a brief, but appropriate speech welcomed the lief ferson club to the historic home of Thomas Jefferson.
 Nr. Levy led the way to the granite monument, donated by the club, and which stood about one hundred yards to the northeast of the front of the mansion, covered bv the American flag
 Prof Henning W. Prentis delivered sorua anprSpri1ta rapnarI-e apd x,.bi1a the club quartet sang America" the monument was unveiled by Madame Kari Non May loff. the sister-if- jaw of Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy.
 Pro. Prentis then deposited the cop per box in the receptacle provided for it. containing the records of the pilgrimage and other pertinent mat ter.
 The party then returned to the mansion steps where, after Hon. Har- " B. IIawes read letter to Hon. Jefferson E. Levy from Hon. David B. Hill that was full of democratic senti- ment and regrets at his inability to be present. Hon. NJ. T. Benton, of the Fifteenth Missouri district pre- fenteu the granite monument 10 the state of Virginia in behalf of the lief ferson club and the state of Missouri. The monument was accepted for the democracy of Virginia by Gen. Fitz- hugh Lee, Gov. J. Hoge Taylor being i'll at home and unable to be present.
 The last address was by Frank M. Estes, of St. Louis. on the University of Virginia, in which he took occasion to speak in high praise both of the institution and it's illustrious founder. The party left for Charlottesville about two o'clock thoroughly well pleased with their visit to the shrine of democracy.
 Tonight they attended a banquet at the Fayerweather Gymnasium hall, University of Virginia. At the ban quet the toasts and responses were as follows: The University of Nir- ginia." Prof. Wm. NJ. Thornton, Uni versity of Virginia; "The Jefferson Club, Harry B. Hawes, president lief ferson club; "The City of St. Louis, ; RolIa Wells. mayor of St. Louis; 'The State O. Missouri" Hon. James A. Reed. mayor of Kansas City; The Louisiana Purchase" Joseph N. Folk