The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-14

Home again; this your castle, Kentucky s flag. not wholly hid beneath the folds of the nations, above it; this your cottage. Kentucky-like, the latch string upon the
 outer side; but whether castle or cottage
 an altar and shrine for raithful hearts and hallowed memories. Be sure from wonder skies they look down upon us this day: the immortal ones who built this | commonwealth: and left it consecrate, q rich inheritance and high responsibility , to you and me; who. like the father of Daniel Webster, shrank from no danger,
 no toll. no sacrifice. to serve their country and raise their children to a condition
 better than their own. In Gods name and
 in Kentucky's name. I bid you something
 more than welcome; I bid you know and feel. and carry yourselves, a s if you knew
 and felt that you are no longer dream ing, that this Is actually Gods country.
 your native soil. that. standing knee-deep
 In bluegrass, you stand full-length in all
 our homes and all our hearts,"
 Francis Speaks.
 At the conclusion of the address of MT.
 Watterson, which was received with much
 applause, ex-Governor David R. Francis of Missouri spoke as follows in behalf of the returning Kentuckians:
 Although we natives of Kentucky have
 wandered into other states and countries,
 and have become part of their life and
 history. our hearts are still as true to
 the state from which We came as are the
 hearts of those who still abode with her
 and make the record of our state more glorious from year to year. The pride in the achievements of the settlers of
 Kentucky we share with you. It is our common heritage. If Kentuckians who
 have gone abroad so conduct themselves
 as to be worthy of their ancestors in the Ia expected of them. and if 1t was expected.
 it is hardly in the power of human en- ' deavor to play in the worlds s history a
 more manly part than was played by our forefathers in Kentucky"
 Governor Francis in closing paid an elo- quent tribute to the traditions of Ken
 lucky. saying that their influence abroad always with the true of Kentucky and shaped his career ever for the bet ter
 Miss Hardin Honored.
 When MT Francis had finished his ad- dress, Miss Louise Lee Hardin of Denver,
 who conceived the idea of the ''home- ] coming" which has been so brilliantly carried out, was escorted down the center
 aisle of the hall by Director General Rob- ert F. Hughes, whose skilful management | has been such potent factor in the sue l cess of the occasion. Loud cheers greet l ed Miss Hardin and Mr. Hughes as they l stepped on the rostrum, and these were redoubled when Governor Beckham. after | few appropriate words. presented Miss | Hardin with beautiful gold medal in be- l half of the state of Kentucky.
 Miss Hardin bowed repeatedly to the spectators in response to the cheers that | greeted her, and expressed her thanks | in a fecitious little speech, during l which she advocated the formation of l Kentucky associations throughout the 1 different states to care for needy and l suffering Kentuckians.
 | The Abraham Lincoln cabin which is to occupy a conspicuous site in Central park l during the week, reached the city late 1 last night and has been under the con- I stant guard of a detail of militia. It will l be taken from the cars late today and set 1 up When the homecoming week is over l 1t will be stored in a warehouse until the Lincoln farm, its future home, Is in readi' l ness for it.
 | At l o'clock the rain was still falling | steadily, and it was decided to postpone l the floral parade until later in the week