The Washington times., 1902-06-30

at the altar of communion he learned
again and again the lesson of sublime
self-sacrifice; here, where he often sang
with ferYor the hymn that graced his
dying lips. that here should be dedicat-
ed the tablet to perpetuate his blessed
memory"
Dr.. Bristol said it was most fitting
that all the people Of the nation should
join in the service, for Mckinley was
the ideal American, and one OF the peo-
pie. He concluded as follows:
BY the liberality of Judge Thomas H.
Anderson this church is enabled to ded-
icate this tablet TO the memory of Will
lam Mckinley. Before we look upon
the sculptured marble let US once more
contemplate the life and character. OF
which this tablet is to be a lasting
monument by listening to the distin-
guished statesmen who have come to
speak of the illustrious dead"
Senator Fairbanks Address.
Dr. Bristol then introduced Senator
Fairbanks of Indiana. Senator Fair
banks spoke as follows:
MY friends, we are met to perform
most gracious service; to dedicate
here in this house OF God a tablet to
one of the few names that was born
never to die.
I'VE stand upon ground made sacred
by the presence OF William Mckinley
Unto this shrine the Christian will come
in the unnumbcred years before US and
derive new hope and inspiration.
1T seems but yesterday that our
friend occupied yonder pew. brave.
strong, in the very plenitude of power,
the most beloved of our fellow men. We
can yet almost hear his voice as it was
raised in song and Thanksgiving. Here
he came upon the Sabbath day TO pay
tribute TO his Maker, for he was
sincere believer in religion, a deyout
Christian and doer of Christian deeds.
He not only taught but carried the
great truths into every act and deed OF
his life.
1T was here he found solace from the
great and arduous responsibilities which
rested upon him, and drew courage and
respiration TO meet and discharge them.
at does not seem that it was but
few months ago, less than one BRIEF
year that our friend was here. II is
indeed but 4 short time. measured by
the calendar. but measured hy events.
how long it is, What mighty events
leart Of the nation has been wrurg with
ar uncommon sorrow. The tragedy at
Buffalo was the master crime OF the new
century. There has been no crime equal
to 1t in all human history since the one
Upon Calvary. We could not at first be
lieye the awful truth-it was so unnat-
ural. We stoCd bercft Of speech. WhG
could be so dead to all sense Of pity as
to strike down one so loved by his fell
low meE? About Us everywhere were
ihe ample evidences of peace. Sectional
differences were dead-a frate:nal spirit
was everywhere: and under the guild
ance OF our great President we were
moving 10 L splendid national destiny.
Mr.. McKinley's Good Name.
The, theme which the occasion sug-
eests is a great one; too vGst fer the
i.rief hour in which we are assembled
There is ir all the world nothing so
greet and bencfccnt as a good name.
it lifts us into an 'amDler ether and
diviner air
william Mckinley was in the full
est and best sense of the word of the
people lie arose by the force of his
genius from an humble beginning to
stand among the greatest of men. He
sought to interpret the public viii,
knowing full well that the wisdom of the
people is unorring. that their voice is
indeed the voice OF almighty God.
I'VE are perhaps too near the ter
ribIe event which still oppresses us as
some horrible nightmare to correctly
measure his great character and apprs-
ciate his luminous virtues.
He inspired confidence among men in
the integrity Of his purpose. and in the
wisdom OF his policies. He sought the
Raars the