Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-11

ing Of the most uncaHed for and deadly
war ever recorded upon the pags Of his
tory.
waste and horror, its cruel sacrifice Of
lie and property, its blight and wreck
age Of human hopes and aspirations, its
terrible destruction. ruin and devasta-
dOn. 1t is the most reckless destroyer Of
time, property, life happiness Of families
and the property Of nsti0ns that the
world has ever known.
'Ho person can draw in its true color
the portrait Of war Stripped OF all its
glamor and imaginary glory. 1t is but
murder in uniform. And yet with all
its horror and responsiveness it must
sometimes be entered into in order to
prepare the way for greater things or
to prevent the cause Of justice and lib
eFty from being outraged and ruined.
NOV. II viii also mark the opening
Of the world disarmament conference
which. by the grace Of God, may lead
TO limited armament or a complete ces-
satiOn of human warfare. All the prompt
ings Of our better nature, all the expert
ence Of the last great war, all the cries
Of the sorrow stricken widows and or
phans cali for unending peace. Let US
pray to just and living God to guide
those who assemble in our Nations CAPT
to1 to take part in this great council in
the paths which lead to perpetual peace.
This day viii be observed universally
as a world-wid holiday and the lessons
OF the war should be the theme upon
which the minds Of the people should
dwell"
Observance Of Armistice Dav was IN
iversal throughout the city. A. the
Pettfs Dry Goods Company promptly
at II O'Clock all business ceased and EN-
pioyeS and customers gathered on the
arst floor in honor Of the Americas sol
der dead. Under the leadership Of
Ralph Winchester Hills the assembly
sang America and this was followed by
two minutes Of silent prayer Then
"The star-Spangled Banner" was sung
and "taps' was sounded by Earl Shea.
At / O'Clock a ceremony similar Ia
character was observed at L. S. Ayres
and Company. Every train operating on
the railroad systems entering Indiana
came 10 a standstill at IL O'Clock and
remained stationary for two minutes
Work IN all departments o. these com
panies' offices and shops were sus-
pended for the same period Of time.
Following the services at the Monu-
msnt. Lieut.. Col Robert Starr Allyn Of
New York, judge advocate general OF
the Veterans Of Foreign Wars. was the
guest of honor at a luncheon at the
Claypool Hotel Among those in at
tendance were Governor McCray, Dr..
Vincente Lapenta. representative of the
Italian embassy at Washington: James
Wilson OF Cincinnati. Adjutant General
Harry B. Smith, Mgr. Francis H.
Gavisk. Delbert o. wilmeth, Thomas c.
GaEvin. Col. Marlin Prather and sergt
Walter ". Confer
A ceremonial by the Shriners was held
at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the MUrat
Temple, and plans for an attendance
Of about 3y000 we're made. The big
Murat band Of Fifty pieces played THE
staF-spanglsd Banner this was fol-
lowed By a silent prayer Of two minutes
for the unknown soldier, the gold
star" member Of the Temple and the dead
heroes OF the World War. The memorial
address was made by DR.. Lewis Brown.
Observance OF the day By the Caroline
Scott Harrison chapter OF the D. A r.
eons,rtsd Of patriotic program at the