Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-12
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since Appotomax have the Blue and
the Gray been drawn so close to-
gether In the bonds of brotherhood
and reunited patriotism as they were
today when President Roosevelt,
standing on the spot that 100 years
ago gave TO the world one OF it's
greatest men, delivered the most re-
markable address OF his career In
the presence OF great concourse OF
people. This enthusiastic crowd rep
resented every phase OF Americas
greatest struggle. former slaves to-
gether with men who were once slave
holders, gathered to pay tribute to
the memory OF Abraham Lincoln.
Luke E. Wright. secretary OF war.
a Democrat In a Republican cabinet.
former confederate artillery man at
the birthplace of the leader who d.
rected the campaigns that crushed |
the cause for which he fought, Joined
In the tribute To Lineoln's greatness |
and appreciation OF the great service |
he did humanity. The words OF no
other speaker were more sincere or
more eloquent than this former war |
rlor OF tho southland who has taken
40 prominent position In the main
tenanoe OF the Union.
Prominent In the crowd were 20
negro oitizons, appointed by Cover
nor Wilson to represent their race
at the proceedings. The Democratic
aud the Republican committees came
down from Louisville together 80
commingled that Il was impossible to
see any signs OF a division OF any
kind In their ranks.
A canvas covering had been ar
ranged about the marble memorial.
which encloses the log cablu where
Nancy Hanks brought the child OF
destiny into the world. There were
accommodation for 5000 persons
hut many more than this number
were ON the scene at day break this
morning
General Roger Williams OF l.exing-
ton was the chief marshal OF the day
and was In charge of the arrange
ments
The presidential party was escorted
to the scene amid enthusiastic cheers.
Roosoyelt's greatest reception dur
ing political campaign was lacking
In expression OF deep feeling whom
compared Ia his arrival here today
The old farm with its many fam
aus landmarks seemed 10 have raised .
"A new crop of American FLAGS, which .
we're Ia profuslon everywhere. The /
Lincoln spring, near the cabin was .
the center OF much attention aud Il
was decorated beautifully In the ma
tional oolors.
Joseph Wingato Folk. Democratic |
governor OF Missouri as president OF
the National Lincoln Farm Assoeia.
ton. opened the ceremonies, Tie was
followed by Governor Augustus 70. !
Wilson. Republican governor OF Ken
moky. Both paid high tribute TO
Lincoln and Wilson, speaking for the
state, said
"lie rs claimed by the world Ken
tnoky Is proud TO have produced
him."
Then Secretary OF War Wright
voiced the sentiment OF the great.
hroad-mlnded element OF the new
south aud Was followed by President
Roosevelt, whose wonderful address,
was the crowning event OF most re
markable day that will take high
place In history,
bishop Galloway. OF Mississippi, de
livered beautiful benediction. Hts
resonate voice. as he offerod the fer
vent prayer for the preservation OF
the Union Lincoln loved. held the
vast crowd spell bound. The deep
solemnity OF the occasion, the high
character of the proeeedings and the
far reaching significance OF the