The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-30

is supported at each end by a stan. 80
that IL Is held flat. woven wire net
ting Is stretched behind IT. with meshes
about two inches square. Wherever
the wires cross the flag is fastened TO
the net by n bit OF metal. In this way
the flag IN fully displayed without injury.
II is greatly desired and expected not
only by members OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic, but by many others In
terested. that the special day October
10 set apart and 10 be used for the pur-
pose OF placing the fags mentioned with
other historical momentos In the new
state house. may be well and generally
observed.
recall the fact that when such were
placed In the new Connecticut state
house at Hartford. n grand parade COM
posed OF various organizations. both civil
and military, formed part OF the exer-
cises, which were we'll attended and very
impressive
Each OF the Artillery. Cavalry and In
fantry regiments which were connected
with the war for the preservation OF the
union. and In one OF which the l4th
Regiment. Connecticut volunteers. II was
my privilege TO serve sent forth by Con-
necticut from 1861 10 1865 were well rep
resented and under the direction OF for
mer officers, also. as far as possible the
same color-bearers bore the old flags,
most OF which were as IL Rhode Islands
treasures. blood and powder stained. rent
by shot and she'll some OF them mere
bundles OF silk rags too frail TO be un-
firled.
II may well be believed that the sacred
remembrances OF those who thought II
sweet and pleasant 20 suffer and die for
their country" formed with those who ac-
companled them what was. as intended TO
be. the most valued and impressive fea-
lures OF the parade and other proceed
ings.
Those who formed the parade-with
many others from all sections OF the state
and nation-assembled In front of the
new state house during which time. and
at the close OF interesting and impressive
exercises, each OF the color bearers mem
toned. when the name OF his regiment
was proclaimed from the platform. ad-
with the flag In his charge. and
entering the state house placed 1t in its
receptacle. after cannon was fired in sa-
lutte.
II is the desire OF many interested thai
what have suggested may be consid-
cred in any plan now being formed or
that may be in the future relative to what
should be considered as worthy OF the
best possible care and OF sacred heart
felt veneration by every patriotic citi-
zen.
battle nags nave speclal importance
of late as connected with our nation be-
coming "a world power. In armories,
arscnaIs. state houses ana museums are
stored and placed on exhibition those hav-
Ing upon them the words philippines, ="
Cuba" Porto Rico"
Our nation has also been called to serve
In China, and thus flags may have upon
them the words "Pekin.' '"rien-Tsin."
and other parts OF the world where brave
mon are needed and our nag should wave
as an emblem OF relief and protection to
the oppressed. and OF peace and good will,
Long may IL thus wave! No patriotic
citizen WILL or should consent, that II
be taken down without honor. or at the
OF traitors and unprincipled
political adventurers.
Flag OF the free. hearts hope and home.
BY angel hands to valor given.
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome
And all thy hues were born In heaven.
Forever float that standard sheet.
Where breathes the foe that falls be-
fore us;
with freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banner streaming DER
us"
FRANCIS GALLAGHER.
Providence Sent 26 1909