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pleted and in position on or before April
20. 1t will be located in the northeastern
part of the Spanish war section of Arlug-
ton, in a most commanding position.
In design the monument will be stone
column. forty feet high, surmounted by
globe, with the inscription. I'm God We
Trust" encircling it. and topped by an
American eague with outstretched wings
and a sheath of arrows and laurel in Its
talons. Near the base Of the column Is
tablet containing suitable designs and the
inscription stating that it was erected in
memory Of the American soldiers and SAIL
ors who fought and died during the war
with Spain. At each Of the four corners of
the pedestal will be q massive cannon ball.
while four cannon will flank the monument
on the northeast
The dedica tory services WILL OF course, be
in charge OF the National Society Of the
Colonial Danes. with the Spanish war vet
Grams as an adjunct. Delegations Of vete-
rams from other cities are expected to join
with the District Corps in making the oc-
casion memorable one.
Approved by Late President.
: This monument in memory Of the men In
blue, who gave up their lives under the
flag, Is said to have been conception OF
the late President Mckinley, under whose
administration the war was so quickly and
victoriously brought to elimination.
Commander Lipscomb stated yesterday
that the Spanish war veterans were deeply
appreciative OF the labor of love performed
by the Colonial Danes, in erecting such a
magnificent tribute to the memory of the
comrades, who are sleeping their last long
and the members of the District Corps
would not be found lacking in manifesting
their appreciation on the occasion Of the
dedicatOry services.
held in a few days to appoint suitable
committees and make other arrangements
for the event. At the same time additional
steps will be taken In connection with the
Memorial day services. The contrast be-
tween the first Decoration day ceremonies.
May 80, 1899, and those Of 1902, will be
striking. On the former occasion but four
teen soldiers. who served during the Span
ish war, members Of the then recently or
ganized Gen. Nelson A. Miles Command,
No. i, with q solitary lady. Mrs. E. Ger
trude Mitchell, now an officer OF Mary Sher-
man Miles Auxiliary. proceeded to Arling-
formed graves Of the soldiers who had but
q few days before been brought from Cuba.
The handful Of Spanish war veterans were
OF the I'd Arkansas Volunteers. who had
also served as q confederate soldier during
the civil war in q Kentucky cavalry regi-
ment. Capt. Moss, in few appropriate
remarks. spoke Of the reunion Of the blue
and the gray at historic and sacred Ar
lington" as one result Of the war with
Spain.
LII kHc IoTluCOuIlU8 uculOTldI Oay CerC-
monies nearly as many organizations OF
Spanish war veterans will participate as
there were individuals in the 1899 services
These organizations number thirteen, and
are as follows: Commands-Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, No. 1: Richard j. Harden, No. .;
Fourth Immunes, No. Is: Henry w. Law
ton, No. 38; Charles Young. Nd. 112; Capt.
Joseph E. Willard. No. 1876; John Jacob
Astor, No. 1885; the Spanish War Guard
EARNED escort); the Spanish War Veteran
Drum. Fife and Bugle Corps, and five
ladies' auxiliaries. In addition to these q
delegation of visiting veterans is expected
to participate in the parade with the sturdy
old veterans Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
Program Of Distinctive Services.
While the Spanish war veterans will ac-
company the older veterans to Arlington
after the joint parade. steps are being taken
to hold distinctive services In the Spanish
war section. which is located on q pretty
plateau overlooking Washington from the
southwest section Of the national cemetery.
An original poem is proposed and promf-
nent speakers will tell Of the Spanish war,
it's results and its lessons. besides paying
tribute to the brave boys In blue and khaki
who sleep beneath the historic sod. A fea~,
ture OF the impressive ceremony will be
soldiers good night, by the Spanish War.
Veterans Band. Other features are In con-
temptation by those who will have charge
OF the ceremonies.
The Maine section. containing the re-
mains OF 162 brave American sailors who
were sent to the bottom OF Havana hAEb0f
with the il-fated battle ship. Will be fta-