Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-02


sire and efficient work. ,..
Aid For Veterans.
The claims of the Confederate SOL
diers and their widows are also de,
serving of our consideration. Each
year these surviving heroes become
fewer and their necessities greater.
patriotic sacrifices !, In behalf of this
support. A flag disgraces the very
sunshine in which il f1aunts, it II
fails TO take care of its gallant and
valiant defenders. Our increased re-
venues should make us extend 10
our Confederate soldiers and their
widows most liberal and generous aid.
The jamestown Exposition.
We should not fail to remember
that next year we hold an exposition
TO commemorate the settlement at
jamestown. which event marked alike
the commencement of this noble Com
m0nwealth and this glorious Union
There was the joint cradle of this
state and nation. From the small
beginning grew Virginia, whose su.
perb career has added new majesty
and glory to statehood From there
also grew this mighty western repub-
lie, whose prodigious shadow as 1t
projects itself in the future startles
the Imagination and almost challeng-
es the possibilities of human des-
tiny.
Next year Virginia will stand on
an eminence that overlooks three
hundred years of endeavOr, and she
can proudly survey the pathway
that she has travelled. In her So
jonrn she has met perils which she
bravely Overcame, encountered miSfor-
tunes CT which she has made no
plant. proudly bore in silence and
finally conquered. She has seen many
wars and fierce conflicts involving
her rights to which, with reckless
profusion, she sent her noblest sons.
whose courage and valor, superb mil
iiary genius and achievements have
enclrcled her brow with an unfad.
ing luster.
Her Sons Are immortal.
In every part of the national life
and endeavor she has furnished illus
trious sons. the splendors of whose
fame are immortal. In the plentiiude
of her prosperity and power she gen.
erously gave to this union, when IL
was weak and poor, large territory,
an empire in its yastness and rich
''tpos III lHt I1DlIlS III neT SORROW
and distress, when the Union ruth.
lessly tore from her 0ne-third OF her
territory. with proud dsdain, hut not
despair. she submitted and commenc.
ed at once 70 make better and richer
her lessened domain. She views with
maternal pride and joy the bright
career of her many fair daughters
In statehood and feels that their Clio
ries add to hers deeper majesty.
Sustained by Divine Providence.
As we ponder the perils over which
We have passed and perceive in all
We have had the sustaining hand of
Divine Providence may II make us In
this age of skepticism and doubt
still cling to that simple trusting
Christian belief and faith OF our
fathers, which formed their guidance
In power aud their solace in sorrow.
May the recoliections Of our former
deeds serve as a stimulus for the fu-
ture. The voice which speaks TO us
from the past, the inspiration which
springs from the present. the posi-
bilities which crown the future,
should arouse in all Virgnians lofty
aspirations and confirm the resolve
with each of us 10 aid in every pos
sihle way our glorious state along
the pathways of progress, growth and
Development.
am prepared now 10 take that
solemn oath TO serve faithfully and
learlessly the people of this common
wealth and consecrate myself 10 their
welfare and interest.
Mr.. Ellyson Takes the Oath.
Governor Swanson and Ex-Governor
Montague came on the floor of the
Senate soon after the ceremonies of
the inauguration and occupied seats
on the front row. With them came
Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Montague and
several other ladies'. all Of. whom wit.
messed the induction of MIR. Ellyson
into Office N;
Immediately after the adjournment
members Of the Senate and friends Of
the Governor surrounded them and
they held brief reception, the cover.
nor later going TO his Office, where
his secretary. Ben. p. Wen, had
everything in readiness for him. The
Governor did not spend q great while
In his office, the crowded condition of
the hall of the House and the speech
made under such dlifirrlties-a close.
warm room-tirlng him consider.
ably
1t Is understood that Governor
Swanson will attend Trinity Metho-
dist church. Of which his old-tIme
/ supporter. Rev. J. Sidney Peters. Is
pastor. Mr.. Swanson Is a Methodist
and takes great interest In tha work
of the church.
First Act One of Justice.