Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-10
MASS DRAWS 10000
Outdoor Memorial Service
Held on Monument Grounds.
CARDINAL GIBBONS THERE
Visiting Knights of Columbus Par
ticipate in Exercises.
MGR. RUSSELL CHIEF SPEAKER
Urges Greater Unity of Patriotism
and Religion-Defends
Catholics Loyalty.
MGR. RUSSELL CHIEF SPEAKER

ON the north siope of the Washington
Monument grounds yesterday morning
more than COCO devout persons gathered
10 celebrate the second annual field mass
for the soldiers and sailors who were
killed in the Spanish-American war. The
mass was held under the auspices of Ad-
miral George Dewey Camp. No. .. United
spanish War Veterans and of st. Pat.
rick's Church. Cardinal Gibbons deliy-
cred the benediction
Although the mass had not been ar
ranged as a part of the Columbus exer
cises, thousands of Knights of Columbus
who came TO take part in the unwilling of
the memorial and the ensuing ceremonies
were present, The mass was celebrated
Before an improvised altar, sheltered by
a huge tent and festooned by American
flags. To one side was placed a smaller
shelter. under which were located st. Pat
rick's choir, the sanctuary choir and min
listers orchestra. They were under the
leadership of Prof. Anton Gloetzner. To
the right of the altar was stationed the
United States Marine Band. A hundred
or more feet in front of the altar was
stationed a pulpit from which the ser
mon was delivered.
Cardinal Is Escorted
Escorted by four divisions of the
United spanish War Veterans under the
command Of Grand Marshal Edward L.
'ogan. past department commander and
several hundred third and fourth degree
Knights of Columbus. Cardinal Gibbons
and the other officiating clergymen rode
from st. Patrick's Church TO the Monu-
ment grounds in automobiles. The pro-
cession halted in front of the flag pole
been before ALT
As soon Cardinal Gibbons had taken
his seat on his throne. the Spanish War
Veterans and knights of Columbus took
their position before the altar
NJ sign from the master Of cere-
monies the Marine Band struck up The
Star Spangled Banner" and huge
american flag was drawn to the top of
the flag pole. Rev. Charles NJ Bart
lie was assisted by Rev. George A.
Dougherty. vice rector of the Catholic
University, as deacon. and Rev. j. r.
Meagher. subdeacon. The masters of
ceremonies were Rev. William j. Carroll.
Rev. James a. Smith and Rev. John III.
Mcnamara. Others who took part in the
mass were Charles y. Fisher. cross bear
W; William Lepley. censor bearer, James
Logan; assistant censor bearers. Leo
Madigan. William Connors and Hugh
Fegan. and acolytes, George Degnon and
Fred Thell.
Patriotism and Religion.
Mgr. Russell in his sermon said that
no one could be true 10 his church and
untrue 10 his country. He preached
patriotism and religion inseparable Al
through the open-air congregation num-
bercd more than 10000. there were few
sho could hear Mgr. Russelrs voice
To-day We honor those who proved
their patriotism by weary march, by
hunger and thirst. by chilling sleep nigh
the pickering campfire far removed from
TIE comforts Of home" he said But let
u no; he misled
The patriotism o. the buele's bIare of
nCtterine flags and shells bursting in air
= not ire only patriotism nor even the
highest. The patriotism Of peace il Of
equal moment 10 the prosperity OF our
country.
lie who upbuiids a nations welfare in
81 that makes for its development in
c-Ntllzdtlon, the man who by patient tact
preserves the integrity OF his home hv
seii-sacrlhcins efforts. rears his family
~ the peaceful hearthside as well as the
hotteE whose aspirations soar not after
Tame. the citizen incorruptible in the
'Nere.se Of his political privileges as we'll
- the ruler whose integrity is unim-
lea che Die: the capitalist who spurns the
itching incl!nations 10 clrcumyent over
reach o. trample under foot his fellow
man. not less than the toiler who tri-
umphs b> law-aoiding patience. rather
than by iavless destructon-all these are