Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30

say that he was with Lee when he sur
rendered and he told how considerate
/ Grant was. how the union soldiers
shared their provisions with them. and
| said that here the union army won a
great victory. that here were real sol
diers. The nature OF the sacrifice and
| service determines the character OF the
victory.
After reviewing their sacrifice and
service We are prepared for a glorious
victory Sacrifice and service have al
ways had a part in redemption. reform.
education and progress. In measure
this conduct had all these elements; II
was redemption for Il race from slav-
cry. a reforming OF the nation, educa-
ton in patriotism, and was the ending
of the discord that placed our nation IN
line 10 enjoy the wonderful progress
that we have witnessed since the close
OF the war The victory won was
won for the world, the nation, human
ity. freedom. unity. While the thought
Of victory was sweet to the members
OF the army. they won for us all. II
this conflict had resulted otherwise Wa
would likely now be a nation divided
like the land of Mexico. We want to
use these words written for another.
but changed slightly TO express our
feeling now for these conquering sol
dieTs:
Proud inheritance.
Soldier. unclasp thy trusty sword, and
lay thy shield aside,
For the country thou has nobly
fought. and for thy country died.
Great and noble were thy deeds, and
greater still thy loss.
For now no more thy steady hand
shall save our land from loss.
Soldier go sing the victor's song. re-
ceive the conquer's crown.
For thou was faithful TO thy trust, and
at thy post was found.
Go sing that wondrous new made song,
where saint and angels dwell.
And those whose land you saved from |
ruin. will soon the chorus swell. |
Now to that last word suggested |
in the first paragraph, the word inner !
lance. We are your children, we are |
your heirs. your fortune has been large !
Is distributed. and soon we will pos
sess the little you are still holding. You |
and your silent comrades amassed the
serve il. What is this inheritance?
II is a home made safe and secure;
home. sweet home. Il II is a nation g.or-
ious over which still floats our proud !
flag. a united nation. 1t is the exam
pie of your sacrifice and service, an
the result OF your victory. Will we be /
worthy sons and daughters? Will we
be true to the principles for which our
fathers died? Will we honor them
while the years are passing Will we
use the inheritance they have left us
rightly or squander It? Let us re-
solve to be worthy, and when our ma
ton needs soldiers, whether it be to
fight on the battle field or TO fight the
evil that often threatens our land. let
the sons of the land. the heirs of your
fortune. stand true and fight. and the
victory shall be won. II we will do this
then the words of the great Lincoln |
shall be realized and These shall not
have died in vain" II
To Arsenal in Afternoon.
The r. II. Graham post of this city |
and the August Wentz post OF Daven- |
port. both branches of the Grand Army |
IF the Republic order. Joined forces in
tribute TO the national dead at the !
arsenal island this afternoon.
The parade to the island from Mo-
inc was formed on Sixth avenue at /
80, with practically the same par
as in the morning. The col
INN then proceeded on Fifteenth
street TO the national cemetery, halt
ng at the bridge to cast flowers upon !
he great Father of Waters" in honor =
Il the sailor dead +
The following program was carried :,
ut at the cemetery: !,
Salute-Moline Naval Reserves.
Taps.
Resume march to National GENE -
cry.
Music-Moline Union band.
Reading orders-Post adjutant.
Prayer-Rev. X. 5. Haney, son of
eteran. u
Singing-The Loyal trio. "
Recitation, The Perfect Tribute u
Irs. Myrtle Hess.
Solo-Prof Earl Baker
Reading. Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad-
ress-Earl Hiatt, son of Veteran. 80
Singing-Mrs. Hattie l. White ~
Address-H. s. Magill of Springfield. -
Music by Orphans Home band :.
Song. Heroes Rest in Peace-The ~
oval trio. -
Music-Union brass band. -