The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
State Superintendent Harvey Urges
All to Honor the Memory OF the
Soldier Dead.
IN HONOR or WILLIAM MCKINLEY
State superintendent Sends Out a Special
To Be Followed in Kenosha.

u Memorial Day. the day on which
we meet ia conformity with a beauti-
full custom to decorate the graves of
our illustrious dead,-is near at hand
again. The memory of these heroes
is most precious heritage of our great
republic. This day is consecrated to
them. On this day we renew our al
legiance to the principles of freedom
and justice upon which our govern
J ment is founded. We cease from our
labors, to pay loving tribute, with
grateful hearts, to the memory of the
veterans. Tombs and monuments,
serene and beautiful in their gar1ands,
wreaths and flowers Spring's choicest
} oferlngs-here mark the place on the
peacefully those who have finished
their course with honor. They tell
the story o1 trials and triumphs, not
for today alone, but for all time; not
to the people of this land alone, but to
the people of all lands. The flowers
may wither, the wreaths decay, but
the memory of the deeds of our soldiers
and the recollection of their va1or will
forever be a source of inspiration and
patriotic ardor.
Faithful work done every day in the
schools of our commonwealth in fos-
tering and cu1tivating the spirit of
patriotism, is the best guarantee that
youth will be loyal and true to the
principles for which these heroes of
Grand Army of the Republic soon will
have crossed the star-lit line. It's
place IN the ordinary walks of life
will be taken by another army. This
army today is enrolled IN the schools
of our country. 1t will always main
D tain in grateful remembrance the
deeds of va1or, sacrifice, and endur-
ance of the brave and patriotic from
every walk of life, who sacrificed so
much to save the Union from destruc-
ton. Emu1ated by the best examples
history affords, it will never cease to
strive for the physical, moral, and in
D tellectual Improvement of the COM
monwealth, and for the promotion of
all that makes for national greatness.
1t will stand ready at any time, if oc-
J casion requires, to fight and die for
one flag, one country, for Liberty
and Union, now and forever, one and
inseparab1e.''
The life, deeds and character of
! President Mckinley are SO truly
American, SO indicative of the highest
and noblest type of manhood, worthy
~ %ho+ &c Ia%
eminently fitting to insert a COM
paratively large number of selections
relating to our Martyr President
This day especially affords fine op-
portunities for intoxicating lessons of
civic virtue and pride, since the study
of the deeds of heroes and the homage
paid to their memories develop in
: f1uences potent for good, and are a
true incentive to patriotism. It should
therefore be observed in fitting man
ner by every school. Many letters
have been received in preceding years
expressing cordial sympathy with and
} appreciation of the spirit and matter
of the Memorial Day Annual, and the
conviction seemed to be very general
tribute much to the instructive and in
spring observance of the day. In
D view of this, it has been deemed wise
and expedient to issue another An
nua1 for Memorial Day exercises for
the present year. Every effort should
be made to provide attractive and pat
riotic exercises, and to secure attend
ance of the public. Patriotic music
should be made prominent, and the
declarations and Rotations should
be as clear and expressive in delivery
as possible.
ii With the hope that this annual may
be of service to schools, Grand Army
Posts, Relief Corps, and other bodies,
in the proper observance of the day
and in the promotion of the spirit of
patriotism, am,
il Yours truly,
L. d. HARVEY,
State Superintendent