Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-11

for those who have made the su-
preme sacrifice, but the plan might
well be extended as living memorial
for all the men who have gone out
in response to their country's cali to
fight the greatest battle of all the
ages for human freedom. Under
the plan proposed the memory of
these men would be literally kept
green. Living or dead there would
be a constant reminder in these
trees planted by a grateful people
OF the sacrifices and service so freely
given for all mankind.
At Cleveland there is to be a
boulevard consecrated to the soldier
heroes and it will bear the title of
Liberty Row." This particular
boulevard will be lined with victory
/ oaks and there will be an oak tree
planted for every Clevelander who
has made or shall make the su-
preme sacrifice. The trees will bear
bronze tablets inscribed with the
soldiers name and military record
and the planting of the trees will be
made a civic ceremony in which the
relatives of each hero will partici-
pate. Commenting on this plan the
Passaic Daily News says:
What more fitting form OF COM
mRemoration mem ns could there be for the
country2 They themselves would
doubtless prefer such monu-
ments to marble columns The
trees will be. in their very green
minders OF the youths who gave
their vigor TO win the big war.
There will be no gloom about
them. They will stand as con-
who look upon them and are
sheltered by them from sun and
storm.
Such a fine innovation. one
would think, needs but to be mem
toned to win universal approval
Why not make 1t national insti-
tuition?
why not plant a service tree for
each sailor and soldier living or
dead. That was the original idea.
Rochester was one of the first cities
an avenue of oak trees is being con-
sidered, each tree to bear a bronze
tablet as at Cleveland. 1t is probable
at Rochester that the trees will be
planted along one of the boulevards.
which will be renamed Liberty
Boulevard" Red oaks are being
used in that city by the park au-
thorities
Harrisburg has not fallen down in
of our soldiers and as
the tree is so eminently a practical
idea in the way of a memorial We
believe that it should appeal to every
citizen who has an atom of interest
in those who are fighting to-day for
humanity and justice and liberty.
Naturally, the people look to the
of Parks to take up a
of this kind. and Com
missioner Gross would doubtless
find a number of citizens who would
Cooperate with him in
such q work. Also. there is no reason
WHY llOINlOudlS All over lIlS city
should not consult with those who
know the proper species and plant
themselves on their own properties
beautiful trees that will for genera
tions TO come stand as memorials or
4 great day and a patriotic people.
Perhaps Mayor Keister may find
il in his heart to call upon the peo-
pie in the form of a proclamation |
fixing a day in the near future when |
trees could safely be planted under |
proper direction as liberty memoir
ais.
The Telegraph is IN receipt OF |
that a memorial boule- |
vard hedged with fine trees might |
be established at the new Market !
street entrance to Reservoir Park. |
This entrance is now entirely barren |
Of trees. There should also be ex-
tended on both sides of Front street
the avenue of elms from Division to
the northern boundary line. Hun
dreds Of elms and other trees are
available in the city nursery and |
should be transplanted this fall.