Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-30

flowers on the graves and the little ones
went to their labor of love with evident
Every grave had placed at it's head min
iature flag. The tomb of General Logan,
usual, visited by the thousands
who attended the ceremony. Prominent
among the floral tributes laid the tomb
was design representing the American
flag in immortelles, sent by the Illinois AS
ISOLATION.
Services at the Cemetery.
The services at the cemetery were under
the direction Of Comrade l. G. Kimball
senior vice department commander. The
parade formed at the Scott building at $50
o'clock and marched to the speakers stand,
before which were arranged seats for 900
or more persons The Soldiers Home Band
headed the procession. Then came the
committees and officers of the Soldiers
Home, those who were to take prominent
parts in the exercises. and veterans, both
Of Henry Wilson Post and of the Home
The bugler sounded assembly upon reaching
the speakers stand. and the band played
the enchanting strains of THE Soldiers
Dream" by Rapley. This was followed by
the singing of Nearer, My God, to Thee"
by the choir, and the entire assemblage
which included many veterans with gray
halr and faltering step, graphic reminders
@iide thc vi anu faIHs Is SILL uldTCnl1S OH
ward.
Comrade Kimball called the assemblage
TO order, referring to the passing years and
10 the many vacant places that were noted
since last the patriotic hosts gathered in
the open to do homage to the memory of
the departed heroes Of the republic. more
general observance of the day, he said had
never been known. By these simple exer-
cises children are trained in the meaning
or patriotism and with such training they
can be depended upon to fight for their
country as gloriously as did their fathers
In 81. The country, he declared, would be
as safe in their keeping it was in the
keeping of their fathers
The invocation was pronounced by Rev.
Allen Griffith, chaplain of the home. and
the air "Tenting Tonight On the Old Camp
Ground was rendered by St. Peters Church
choir. Maj. F. l. Willis recited a poem. en-
titled The Boys in Blue" and an address
was delivered by Gen. Geo. d. Ruggles,
governor of the home.
General Ruggles spoke of the splendid
work done by the soldiers of the civil war
and eulogized the men who made the great
struggle success for the cause of the
Union.
Miss L. E. Calver rected poem entitled
Our Boys and Miss NJ. c. Caffrey sang
the soldiers memorial hymn, THE Rest Of
the Brave" Mr.. Paul Sperry read Lincoln's
Gettysburg address. Mr.. Randolph sang
Just Before the Battle Mother"
In introducing Representative Gardner of
Michigan, the orator Of the day, Comrade
Kimball said that while some people were
suggesting that the veterans of the civil
war were back numbers" and should re-
tire he noticed that they continue to hold
the responsible places in the different walks
OF life The orator of the day was one of
those who continue in an active participa-
ton in the affairs Of the country
Representative Gardeners Grafton.
Representative Gardner spoke eloquently
of the deeds of the men who have passed
Nd Nd uvI,N t~...&
ing the union of states. He made special
reference to Gen. Logan, the first comman-
der-in-chief Of the Grand Army, and the
first to sign a general order of that organi-
cation. He referred to the presence of Mrs.
Logan on the platform and asked that as
tribute to the memory of Gen. Logan
the assemblage arise and stand uncov-
cred.
The orator spoke of the American army
in It's long history as having a record of
honor He referred to the feeling of sus-
picion that existed in the early days of the
republic against any standing army as
menace to the liberties of the people OF
the war of 1914 the army was put on a
peace establishment of 5000 men, having
been increased to 27,O00 men during the
war There were present IN the Soldiers
Home, he said, eighteen men who had
served in the war with Mexico After the
civil war the army was reduced to $4,000,
that the army would ever betray the people.
The rank and file had never turned their
backs on the flag. While officers of~the
army left the red white and blue banner
to join. the confederacy the rank and file
OF the army were true to the Union. =
He spoke of the 1900 American soldiers
in the island possessions of the country
In the Philippines to Stay.
Those in the Philippine Islands" he said,
| "are there to stay until the people of those
| islands obey the authorities at Washing
| ton
! This sentiment was vigorously applauded.
| He did not believe the glory of the Ameri-
| can arms had been furnished by the conduct
of the soldiers in the Philippines. He be-
iieved these soldiers were worthy represen-
| tatives of the Christian civilization OF the
! United States. The result of their opera
| tons in the Phi lippines would be-beneficent,
and the time would come when the FEfpinos
would bless them and build a monume Mt i'm
| reverence to them and in thanksgiving for
| their work in the archipelago. - a35
| The closing prayer was by Rev j. T.
| OBrien and was followed by a procession
| to the Scott building where at noon the
| ceremony of rising and saluting the flag
ltoo.. place. The chcir sang THE Star Span