Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-30

tator of peace as a result of the prompti-
tude and prowess of our boys in blue and
khaki.
These thoughts crowd upon us as we
assemble here today. reverently and SOL
EMMY, to pay tribute to the memory of our
fallen heroes of 1898. and the soldier and
sailor boys OF 1861 to 1855, who gave up
their precious lives, too, that "Old Glory"
might wave ttiumphantly over our land of
liberty and progress. Let us, therefore,
in the undimmed light of the past. perform
our labor of love with tender hands, and
while We remember, let us garland their
low green tents with blooms of spring, and
say silent prayer that their souls may
repose in peace evermCre.
In Honor of the Dead.
Reading from the book of ceremonies OF
the Spanish War Veterans, Commander
Mitchell recited that the duty of today Is
of impressive significance. We meet to
honor our dead and to deepen our reverence
for their worth. to strengthen among our
selves the bond of fraternity by recalling
the memory of experiences common to US
all: to encourage a more generous charity
for our comrades who are sick and in dis
treSS, and for the destitute wards of the
United Spanish War Veterans; to renew
our pledge of loyalty to cur country and
our flag. and to emphasize in the minds
and hearts of all who may unite with US
the privilege and duty of patriotism"
The chaplain offered prayer, and the re-
sponses were by the officer of the day,
Capt. George West Byron. and Department
Adjutant William Peacock.
In the Maine section. where the victims
of the battleship's crew who lost their
lives in Havana harbor are sleeping their
last sleep. Commander Mitchell said:
LAS in this silent camping ground of the
nations sailor dead with reverence we
garland these passionlesS mounds, let us
recall to memory the men WHO in the time
of need willingly presented themselves as a
barricade between our country and its foes;
that the country. for whose glory and SUI
premaCy they surrendered the most sacred
earthly ties may have the fervent and
thusastic devotion of every citizen. and
that as today we stand at every grave, as
before an altar, may here pleuge our
manhood that so help us God the memory
of our Countrys dead shall ever strengthen
and encourage in us all deeper and more
abiding paJriOtism.'
Victims of the Maine Disaster
A large floral anchor. presented by the
Department of the District of Columbia,
United Spanish War Veterans. was then
placed upon the giant anchor of the late
battlcsh;p Maine while a floral cross Was
placed upon the monument erected in honor
of the dead of the Spanish war.
Mrs. Lizzie ". Calyer. president of the
District Auxiliary to the Spanish War
Veterans. placed large forai wreaths on the
monument, the anchor of the Maine. the
monument to the Rough Riders who gave
up their lives in the Santiago campaign,
the monuments over the graves of Gen.
Henry W LaWtOn, Lieut.. Richard j. Har-
den and others.
The members of the Regimental Assoca-
tion of the 9Th United States Volunteer In
fantry Nmmunes'. war with Spain. formed
a circle about the grave of their late COM
mander. Col. James S. Petit and held
short bat impressive memorial services.
After Placing flower piece on the grave.
Capt. William H. Meilach. president of the
association in a brief address paid
tribute to the departed soldier and told
of the love for him that was borne by the
men of his regiment. The members of the
Fourth Immune Camp. Spanish War Vet
Grams. took part in the ceremony at the
grave of Col. Petit.
At Lieut.. Harden's Grave.
The members OF Richard j. Harden Camp.
United Spanish War Veterans. headed by
the camp commander Capt. Edward L.
Cogan. assembled about the grave of the
late officer of Company A, LIST District of
Columbia Volunteer Infantry, and paid
tribute to his memory. A handsome floral
piece was placed on the mound by the men
OF the camp which is named In his honor.
and Senior Vice Department Commander
Charles j. Harlow who was brother
officer of Lieut.. Harden in Company A
(the Emmett Guard told of his sickness
and when advised to return to his home In
washington Lieut.. Harden replied that
under the circumstances ne would rather
stay at the front with his comrades and
| uie tiidH 10 return 10 his nome place and
| live.
AT the conclusion of the ceremonies at
Arlington the q. A. K. veterans were pro-
| vided with refreshments by the ladies of
| the W. K. G. and other societies of patriotic
women. The Spanish War Veterans were
similarly provided for by their auxiliaries
and the Lineal Society both organizations
having established refreshment tents near
| the Spanish war section.
Monument to Gen. Kelley.
Immediately following the ceremony at
| the tomb of the unknown members of the
Society of the Army OF West Virginia I'M
vailed monument to Maj Gen. Benjamin
Kelley The monument is an imposing one.
and marks the last resting place of the first
officer wounded in the civil war.
Gen. Kelley member of Kit Carson
Post, G.. A. r.. and the members of the
post attended the ceremonies today. Gen.
Van Bukey presided and Capt. Thomas
II. Mckee. an officer of Gen. Kelley's old
regiment. delivered a short address. in
which he paid tribute to the gallant West
Virginian
| At the solemn ceremonies at the Spanish
| war monument the 18th Cavalry Band iur-
| nished the music, and Capt. Henry Foster
| read Lincoln's Gettysburg address. A
| handsome wreath was placed on the grave