Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-17

high we shall have patriots and heroes. IL
is through your efforts that our country is
the creates, the grandest, the richest on
the face Of Gods earth. The history Of
the past has proved you true to your
country. AT the close Of the war the Yer
mont soldier became a citizen. Nine of
them have been elevated TO the highest
Office in the gift of the people of the state
Ten have been lieutenant-governor
They have been in the legislature without
number. They have been leaders in their
own towns. Mr.. Haskins spoke of the
pension legislation and the difficulty Of
carrying on special pension legislation.
II has been claimed that general pension
law would be too extravagant. The addi-
tional expense would be very light if the
proportion OF those not receiving pensions
is not greater than 10 is here. The presi-
dents order has had the effect OF a general
pension bill.
Hon. Hugh Henry Of Concord, \. H.,
was introduced as the man whose auto
graph on the pension papers had rendered
his name familiar 10 all the soldiers. He
said that this organization has been ac-
customed TO hold its meetings az Barnard.
A man has come up there every year from
New Hampshire. The management
thought they would get rid OF such ex-
crescenees BY changing the place OF meet
ing But ] got an invitation 10 come here,
for / have relatives here. ] feel that there
Is no more beautiful valley, no grander
hills and mountains, no greener sward
than the White river valley affords. The
speakers have touched upon every subject
but one. One organization has not been
mentioned here. / refer TO the Woman's
Relief Corps. | know there are black
spots on t. Years ago ] was department
commander I thought i was a big gun.
The Woman's Relief Co ps elected Mrs.
Alice Henry department president. When
the handbills for public meetings were
printed, II was announced m large type
that the department president would at
tend, while down below, in small and in
conspicuous type, II was said, Her hus-
band will accompany her. And so | was
Of no more account than "a little yaller
dog under a wagon But, notwithstand-
ing ali this, am here too, in the interests
OF truth. TO give to this organization the
need Of praise which belongs to IT, when
the soldiers came home from the war there
were no desirable places for them. All the
best positions were occupied. A little
band Of women organized the Woman S
Relief Corps. At Pittsburg, after time,
this body could report that il had raised
and expended u, 100000 in its benehcent
work. There Is no Post v hich will not be
benefited by such an auxiliary. ! am glad
that YOU have organized here camp Of
the sons Of Veterans. There Is special
responsibility on those in whose veins
runs the blood OF soldiers.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Henry's re-
marks. the Chairman announced that the
campfire was adjourned 70 1880. Al
O'Clock the governor and distinguished
guests held a reception under the trees on
the park. and many avaiied themselves OF
the opportunity 10 shake hands with Gov.
Bel. Gen. Palmer, Hon. Kittredge Haskins,
Col. Brown and Col. Perkins.
At 1880 the camp fire was resumed. The
chairman presented 10 the audience a ma
tive Of the wild and woollY West who had
come 10 Vermont to live, Rev. Mr., Springer
OF Hartford. Mr.. Springer said he had a
Methodist preacher for father and was
born IN Joliet. H., in 1872. lie never saw
the East until two years ago. II IS not
always wise to 90 West and grow up with
the country. He thought be would get
onto Eastern ways after awhile. HIS sol
diering was done in Colorado and New
Mexico. He never was IN q real osttle-
only second or third-class skirmish. lie
fought with Jim lane and they prevented
the Texas Rangers from taking possession
OF the Rocky Mountains. We saved the
union there The trainers OF the Declare
tion Of Independence, when they declared
thar All men were created equal, had N
mind only themselves. But GOD made OF
one blood all nations of men for 10 dwell
on an the face Of the earth. The war was
waped to preserve all the people. In the
village Of Hartford they showed me book
in which were the records OF the know
Nothing society. They looked down on
the Irish The irishmen have got INTO
office now, and they look down on the
Dapos. But YOU viii hear from the Dagos
vet. some one asked a lady m one OF
the back settlements, Nv hat are you DONG
here2 She replied, I'VE are bulldihg
churches and raising men and women.
There is God in heaven-not an intangl-
~ one that YOU cannot get hold Of. but
God who rules among the inhabitants OF
Gen.J. II. Lucia Of Montpelier was the
next sneaker. He had wondered why ne
was asked to speak He thought at first Y
was on account Of his agreeabienessi then
he thought il was on account OF MS good
looks; but he looked IN the glass ana
found that be wasn't in II. lie was much
nieased with the scenery. He thought the
parade, which he did not see, must nave
been a touching sight, as the veterans
tried 10 keep step as they used 70 do ana
could NOT. We have caused the people OF
the old World to admire Us. The sacrl-
fees of the soldiers made this country iree-
Rev. j. II. Long OF Bethel was the next
sneaker. He believed that the American
soldiers were AtAAhAAtA ~ lis
and cherished the highest thoughts OF their
Divine Maker. II these veterans were
called to 60 again into active service they
would readily respond. Every generation
has had war and every generation has
resDonded nobly 10 the call. The meme
bors 81 the Grand Army OF the Republic
,r5 passing away At the rate OF one num-
dred day. The alacrity with which re-
sponse was made to the call for soldiers
fn the war with spain shows the spirit 81
40 American people IL is for the free
dorn % the United States that yonder
sbaft stands. May God, the Eternal King,
Give 10 YOU many more DAYS like this ana
cause the sheen OF His glory TO shine IN
your souls
COL. Albert Clarke OF Boston was intro
duced with appreciative words. He de-
clared himself quite overpowered by the
Introduction OF the Chairman. lie eN-
pressed the gratitude Of the people OF
Rochester to all who have come TO this re-
uDion. They appreciate the compliments
thai have been paid TO this valley and the
people who live here. This town Is Patrl-
otic. In the civil war she sent eight men
a hove her quota. Every town IN windsor
and Orange counties sent more men than
we're required. It was found that one man
in eight had served his country. vermont
WAS one Of the five states that sent more
FRvt he