Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-14

Resolved: That the State accepts
in trust the deed from Harriet
Blaine Beale Of the home Of her
father, Honorable James G. Blaine. in
memory Of and in the name Of her
son. Lieutenant Walker Blaine Beale,
who fell fighting in France on the
eighteenth day Of September 1913.
and pledges its honor faithfully to
fulfill the trust and to carry out with
scrupulous care the directions and
desires set forth in the deed and in
the letter which accompanied it.
That the State hereby records its
deep appreciation and its enduring
gratitude for this gift which. in the
need Of the State. has a large and
readily measured value, and also has
even greater value in those unseen
and eternal things which make IL
priceless. For it viii always speak to
US of the heart Of woman with its
generosity. pure and tender sentiment
and love Of home: Of the ever widen
ing and abiding influence Of a man Of
winning personality. persuasive
speech, profound thought, broad
grasp and prophetic vision: Of the
burning zeal OF youth. its quick re-
Spouse to noble family tradition and
that flaming patriotism which offers
and gives the last fun measure OF
devotion"
An Be 1t Further Resolved that be-
ing confident that the people Of Maine
desire that the last resting place Of
him, whose home il was and whose
career brought such distinguished
honor 10 the State, should be in the
Capital, where that career began. and
a. an expression Of our gratitude for
his services to US and OF our deep
respect for his memory, the State
hereby requests of his family the
privilege of bringing from Washing
ton the remains OF himself and his
beloved wife and OF placing them in
the family lot near Forest Grove
Cemetery in Augusta, and of erecting
thereon, with the approval Of the
family. an appropriate memorial"
Such are the words Of the Resolve
passed by the Legislature and ap-
proved by the Governor on April 1.
1919 The family granted the request
and under the care of the represen-
tatiyes OF the State the remains Of
sir. Blaine and his beloved wife. yes
terday. amid a tribute of honor and
affection from this city and the State.
Were brought home 10 thar beautiful
spot on the hill overlooking the city
and the valley of the Kennebec where
Mr- Blaine used so often 10 go for
rest and inspiration.
What Mr.. Blaine's life and career
have always meant to US here in Au-
gusta and to the country is SO fam
iliar TO every citizen that it needs no
words Of ours His memory seems
today as fresh and strong as if his
passing were but yesterday, and to-
day the mention of his name in a
public gathering brings a quick re-
Spouse Here in his home where his
public career began is the fitting and
appropriate spot for his last resting
place. Once again his very nearness
will seem TO be a part of our life and
to his resting place and the memorial
which the State Will erect many will
come TO pay their tribute Of respect
and carry away with them freshened
memories Of his splendid public ser
vice.
And with thoughts Of him will
hereafter always be associated
thoughts Of his grandson in whose
memory and name the historic home
was given by his mother to the State.
In the great cause of humanity and
for his country this boy of winning
personality and splendid promise
gave up his life The loss Of him
and Of thousands Of others of our best
young manhood make up what has
been termed the irreclaimable waste
Of war" But not in vain were their
sacrifices for it called forth and al
ways will call forth the highest and
best sentiments and impulses, which
sentiments and impulses must sur
,vive if our civilization is to survive.
It was the death of Walker Blaine
Beale on the fighting line in France In
the great war. with the generous i'm
pulse Of a loving mother, which
prompted the State to ask the priv
ilege Of expressing its gratitude and
respect by bringing home to Maine
soil the remains of its distinguished
adopted son.
We are profoundly grateful that
here in the Capital City will forever
remain memorials Of patriotism, pub
lie service. bravery and sacrifice, the
influence of which upon the coming
generations cannot be measured.