Evening star., 1915-10-13
CHEF Of NATION
AIDS IN HONOR|NG
MEMORY Of DEAD
Lays Corner Stone of Amphi-
theater Which Commence
rates VaIor of Heroes.
CEREMONY IN ARLINGTON
VIEWED BY VAST THR0NG
Secretary Daniels of Navy Delivers
an Address Extolling Americas
Love of Peace.
IS HOME FOR ALL OPPRESSED
Two Trees Planted in Tribute to De-
ceased Army oHcers-Col. W. W.
Harts, q. S. A., in Charge
of Program.
IS HOME FOR ALL OPPRESSED

-Aii>i iNSho ioNN PNSiNS
than life, and all wars of the
American nation have been fought
in the cause of peace, liberty and
justice. This was the keynote OF
the speech by Secretary Josephus
Daniels, representing the Arling
ton memorial commission, at the
laying OF the corner stone of the
amphitheater which commemor-
ates the valor of the nations hero
dead in the national cemetery this
morning.
President Wilson laid the cor
ner stone with impressive service
in the presence of thousands OF
spectators, including a number of
government officials and scores of
Grand Army veterans, many OF
them members of the recent ma
tional .ncampment who had re-
manned over in Washington for
these exercises
Other Orders Represented.
Members Of many patriotic orders
were present wearing their uniforms
or insignias, notably the Sons of Vet
Grams and the United Spanish War Vet
erans The Women's Relief Corps was
especially well represented. for under
their auspices a special service at the
planting two trees was carried out.
Secretary Daniels paid eloquent
tribute to the valor of the men who
died that an indissoluble Union might
live where all would enjoy equal rights
and freedom and where a haven is pro-
vided for the oppressed of other ma
tions. He called attention to the fact
that the erection Of this memorial, the
mos. elaborate structure of its kind
in the world. unique in its purpose, is
q lasting material testimony of the
gratitude of the nation. and that self
sacrifice for the welfare Of the coun
try is always appreciated and remem-
bered by the generations that live to
profit by the sacrifice.
Other speakers included Judge Ivory
G. kimball, a member Of the memorial
commission. and Capt. Charles w. New
loI, past OIL tle United
Spanish War Veterans.
Great Seal Of o. s. in Festoon.
The great seal Of the United States
surrounded by laurel wreath and
festooned with four large American flags
decorated the pulley which raised the
corner stone into place. A historic civil
war flag carrying thirty-fve stars was at
half staff on the meTnor al staff, but after
the President had declared the corner
stone set. new United States emblem,
emblazoned with forty-eight stars, was
run up to the top. AT the Fight and the
left Of the boom were streamers Of the
International code colors Of the army and
navy. At the right of the Presidents
box was United States standard, and
on the left the Presidents own flag
AS the President entered, escorted by
Col. W. W. Harts. these standards were
raised.
The gavel used by Secretary Daniels
in presiding and the handle of the
trowel used by the President in laying
the stone are of historic woods and de-
signed by Frederick d. owen, who
drew the first plans for the Arlington
memorial and has been closely asso-
ciated with the work on this memorial
for twelve years Both the gavel and
trowel are to be inscribed and placed
In the National Museum.
Prominent Spectators.
Among the prominent persons who
attended the ceremony were Lieut.. Gen
Nelson A Miles. Capt. Bertholf, COM
mandant of the coast guard: Rear Ad-
miral Kane. a retired chaplain: Elliott
Woods. superintendent of the Capitol
building and grounds; Hilary A Her
bert. former Secretary of the Navy;
Surgeon General Braisted OF the navy:
Mrs. Josephus Daniels. wife of the Secre-
tary Of the Navy: Gen. John NJ. Wilson,
United States Army. retired: Brig. Gen.
Dsggert. retired; Gen. Gilbert c. Knif-
Zen and Rev. Henry l. Couden, chap
lain of the House Of Representatives
who lost his sight in the civil war.
Many OF those attending the cere-
mony expected to have an opportunity
TO see Mrs. Norman Gait. fancee OF the
President, but close scrutiny failed TO
discover her in the section of the seats
reserved for distinguished guests
Memorial Trees Planted.
feature of the exercises was the
planting of two trees in front of the me-
mortal. one in honor of Gen. George H.
Thomas. known as the Rock of Chica-
maugua." and the second in honor O,
Gen. William T. sherman.
The Grand Army of the Republic was
officially represented by George H. SIay-
baugh. senior vice commander in chief
and by Col. John McElroy. acting COM
mander Of the Department Of the Po-
tomac.
Congress appropriated S750.00o for the
construction OF the memorial. II probably
Will be dedicated Memorial day, 1917