The Washington times., 1905-05-29
TRIBUTE IS PAID
TO SOLDIER DEAD
Memorial Services Observed
In Several Churches.
ADDRESS OF DR.. BRISTOL
Spanish War Vets and Lineai Descend
ants Assemble in St. Stephens
Episcopal Church.

Memorial Sunday was observed In
washington in all the churches with
solemn services in eulogy OF the AnerI-
can sailor and soldier dead. In certain
churches special services were held in
which members Of the Grand ARM of
the Republic and kindred patriotic or
CARNATIONS took part Eloquent
tributes were paid to the men who fell
in the Union armies during the civil
war, and patriotism was the keynote of
a dozen sermons.
Services were held at the Metropolitan
NJ, Z. Church under the auspices of the
Department OF the Potomac. Grand
Army of the Republic; at ST. Stephens s
Episcopal Church. Fourteenth street
and Columbia road. by the members of
the Lineal Society OF the Spanish War
Veterans and at the North Capitol
NJ E, Church by Encampment Ne. III,
Union Veteran Legion. The Spanish
War Veterans held their memorial
service in the morning. the other So
cieties in the evening.
DR.. Bristel's Address.
At the Metropolitan NJ. (. Church DR..
Frank N. Bristol delivered an eloquent
address before a congregation that filled
the auditorium. The center OF the house
was occupied by old soldiers. most of
whom had fought IN the armies of the
Potomac. Many members OF the wo-
mems Relief Corps were present DR.
George W. Walter. at the organ. played
AT the beginning and closing of the serv-
ice. The only other music OF the even
ing was eongrega tional singing owing
TO the failure OF the promised chorus of
s young people from the Eastern High
School under the direction of Prof. II
Z T. Hoover and Miss Mason to make an
appearance
Dr. Bristol began ny savire +ra4 M
Old soldier would always find himself
welcome at the church of Logan. Grant
alla as nc &c hlnIey. His address was deliver
Su with a patriotic fervor that thrilled
sne audience. whp repeatedly greeted
ms remarks with applause The speaker
calied ;ld 70 the minds Of his hearers a
vision or the war time, the soldiers de-
partoFe from home, the first battle life
III the prison pen and on the march and
me me nome coming: Tears welled to the
eyes OF many OF his hearers as he fold
oi battles won and lost.
Saving of the Union.
DR.. Bristol attributed the position of
me United States today a power In
the world TO the men who saved the
oiioh IN ol-'60. From that victory for
ia aeioha!lsm ne drew lesson for today.
he made plea for a magma aniroo,,s
V.
same time demanding that the tr,a
iacts or the war. its cause and its re-
SUITS, never be concealed from the vn,,th
on the nation. Let us never forget and
iet IL never be forgotten VINO saved the
Union" he said '-ie
le members of the Lineal Society of
ste Spanish-American War Veterans met
IN the parish hall OF ST. Stephens E4,Is-
e9isai ti Church and marched TO the
Gov Co,os-t1 So1Tps 1s commander s. Clifford
,, Sox, colonel Ureli, past commander-If1~
cnief OF the Spanish war veterans. 5srs
SSapfon, widow OF Captain Capron- of The
~ afoqsa ISa Rlders. and Mrs. Hodgson, wife !
% Ria1or +. B. Hodgson, who served
Win Win the First Regiment. District Volun-
leeTs, We're present. Col. Loyd s. Britt |
an. anu q capt. Fred Cook, of the general |
STAN, represented Brig. Gen. George n
IdarrieS. -
Mr.. Dudley's Sermon.
The Rev. G. E. Dudley conducted the
services, taking for his theme the unself- |
ish sacrifice Of soldiers who lay down |
tneir lives for their country. Patriotism
ls ehe tfuit and expression OF unseIfsh- |
ness was the keynote of his address
impressive services were held at the
North Capitol n f. Church. Addresses
We're delivered by Col Charles S. Wilder
ana the Rev. Harold NJ Rider pastor Of |
the church Special music by the choI1. |
number OF members of the Union Vet
eran Legion Were present
Bugler Sounds Assembly.
4 bugler Of the United States artillery
opened the services by sounding the as |
sembiy. James A. Allen, colonel of the
encampmcnt, presided at the opening |
services, The Rev. Henry N Couden. |
the blind chaplain of the House Of Repre- |
sentatiyes, offered an eloquent PRAYER |
The special object Of the service was toI
pay tribute to a deceased ccmrade. |
Jesse M- Gilmore. who died December q, |
1901.
A feature of the service was the
eIoHEing of the vacant chair, draped In !
pa PACK. with wreath Of laurel A see |
eId dr&ped chair was crowned with |
the war, Major J. II. Hartley rscited |
!he Se1tinel at His Post" and Mrs |
i.iia ). Knight. president OF Ladies |
Auxiliary no. %. made an address.