The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

on the first day, Colonel Warner, Colonel
McElroy, Colonel Mcfarland. Secretary
Hay, Secretary Root, Colonel Bingham
and Colonel Stone spoke at the dedication
services. On Wednesday the grand parade
occurred and the g. "A. II. was reviewed
by President Roosevelt, who was re-
ceived with constant cheers and applause.
the veterans were much pleased that
they proposed to make Washington the
regular encampment city. Memorial day
and Encampment day. commemorate the
patriot deeds of our veterans. May they
ever be remembered and may the war cry
OF war no more he heard In our blessed
our peaceful land.
No more shall the war-cry sever.
or the wlding rivers be red;
They Danish our anger forever.
When they laurel the graves Of our
dead
Under the sod and the dew.
Waiting the judgment day:
Love and tears for the Blue;
-TearS aud love. for the Gray
- 'rBgiPREsrDENT RESIGNS.
The secretary, Francis Gallagher read
a letter from Mr.. Daniel A. Cook OF the
association resigninE the presidency.
Mr.. John H. Brown with others gave
ex xprcssion to the regret manifested upon
the reading of the letter. The resigna-
tion was, accepted after the adoption OF
tho following resolutions presented by
Mr. Brown.
Resolved. That the Rhode Island Vet
eran Citizens Historical association
learns. with sincere regret. OF the resig-
nation OF President Daniel A. Cook, by
reason OF circumstances beyond his con-
troll
Resolved. That we tender President
Cook our sincere thanks for his untiring
labore and valuable services for the His
torical association for nearly score OF
years. and that we also tender him our
warmest wishes for his health. prosperity
and happiness i'm his future life.
a memorial service was held I'm honor
OF the late Bishop Clark. Hon. Frank II.
Oney and Mr.. Asa Messer Gammel, a
former vice president OF, the association.
during which brief vet eloquent addresses
we're delivered by Mr.. Eaton. Mr. Brown
and MIR. Gallagher.
Mr.. John n. Brown presented the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions which
were adopted
Whereas-By the hand OF divine Provi-
dence one OF our brothers OF the Veteran
Citizens Historical association, Mr.. Asa
Messer Gammell has been removed from
our midst
Resolved. That we mourn the loss OF
one OF the ablest and truest friends OF
this Historical association.
Resolved, That we hereby express our
sympathy and coincidence in this be-
reavement and our appreciation OF his
many worthy Christian traits and vir-
tues. and his labors for this association.
Resolved. that these resolutions be
placed upon the records OF this associa-
tion.
MR. GALLAGHER's TRIBUTE
Francis Gallagher's tribute 20 the
memory OF ex-Mayor Olney was in part
as follows:
When good man departs this life. IL
seems fitting that tributes should be paid
10 mis- memory; for character determines
destiny. and 20 virtue alone Is genuine
homage due. We have witnessed the de-
parture OF one who presented. TO the
world the beautiful example of a pure
and stainless and useful life. Endowed
with n mind OF more than ordinary ca
pacity. broad and liberal In all his views.
and possessed Of Judgment strong
quick and unerring II was vet his moral
nature that was the crowning beauty OF
his character I esteem IL a high privi-
lege 10 have been during many years
brought into contact with Mr.. Olney 80
often. and on sucn n variety OF occasions.
having free access 20 him for counse: and
Witnessing almost daily the fruit Of his
wisdom and toll.
Although Mr.. olney filed many Offices
Of trust and honor he never courtcd pre-
ferment. but yielded his acceptance as n
duty he owed to MS family his country
and the world. Many persons with whom
he came In contact during his varied du-
ties and who now occupy important and
useful places I'm various walks of life
realize With gratitude that what they
have become h. I'm a large measure tire
re ult of his care for their welfare
lie was self-poised. strong and faith
ful In his personal friendships. n man
upon whom you could lean and IN whom
you could conhde. lie was frugal of
speech He did not parade his convic-
uons. nor WAS he eager to make them
known lie knew when 20 be silent. but
when he did open his lips his words were
slwaSs weighty. and carr.d conviction
with them
Modest and retiring In his disposition.
ne was nevertheless true to his convic-
'''ns' ana never swerved from The path