The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-11-21
KNUTE NELSON-CITIZEN.

A movement Is on ana CoHtIlDu-
tons are being sought in this
county and the state to erect a
memorial to the late Senator knute
Nelson. County chairmen have been
named and Hugh J. McClearn has
been named at the head of st. Louis
County. MIR. McClearn is highly
IN favor of the move and solicits
small donations in Ely. The pur-
pose is to get as many people as
possible to subscribe and to each
certificate will be sent. Secretary
Chas. ]. Moos of the Memorial Com
n.ittee has issued the following
statement to the public. Mr.. Moos
says:
"This is not merely campaign
to raise money, but movement to
arouse a spirit of true Americanism
so splendidly typified by the late
Senator Nelson.
@.'Partisanship should have no part
whatever in this memorial. A keen
ar loyalty and a quickened sense OF
devotion to the country will be a
memorial which Knute Nelson would
most desire.
"The Knute Nelson Memorial
Committee is organized for the pur-
pose of giving Minnesotans and
others an opportunity to contribute
funds for a permanent memorial to
Knute Nelson to be erected on the
State Capitol grounds. A memorial
co him will be perpetual stimulus
tc young men and young women OF
what they can achieve in character
and deeds-a rededication to the
patriotism and unselfsh service OF
country which characterized his life
"Knute Nelson is removed from
the field of partisan politics. His
memory is the common heritage OF
all Americans. Men and women of
all parties have an equal right to do
him honor.
Senator Nelson's courage, un-
selfish service, love of country and
righteousness, his wisdom, are quail,
ties which have endeared him to
the people of Minnesota and the
nation. His memory will inspire
future generations.
"This memorial should be provid-
ed by a great free-will gift every
person should be given an oppor,
tunity to voluntarily express their
remembrance of the man who sc
nobly served his country.
"a large number of subscriptions
to this fund, no matter how small
the Individual subscription may be,
will in itself constitute memorial
more fitting that that which can be
purchased with money.
Least of all should any pressure
be brought to bear ON anyone in
order to secure a subscription. No
one will be urged to contribute
against his Or her will. Therefore
the goal should be numerical as
we'll as financial"
Governor J. A. o. Preus has
issued "Proclamation" to the
people of the state in regard to he
memorial in which he saws:
"The boys ahi girls of any age,
tie citizens Of the future, always
receive inspiration from the study
Of the lives of great men and
women who nave preceded them.
Whenever any man has risen from
humble circumstances, has served
his country gloriously in the hour
of emergency, and continued to
serve it faithfully and conscientious
ly in times of peace, it is most fit
ting that his record beheld up as an
example for others to follow.
"Such man was Knute Nelson.
His birth was most humble, his
youth was beset with hardships,
yet he conquered all difficulties and
rose to position next to the high
est in the land. At the age of sew
enteen he responded to Lincoln's
call for volunteers and rendered
conspicuous service. AS a member
of the Legislature, as County Attor-
ney, as State Senator, as a mem
Der of Congress, as Governor of his
State, and for nearly thirty years
as member of the United States
Senate, he gave his State and
country exceptionally valuable Ser
vice. He was always modest, un-
selfish, gentle and kind, yet firm
and answering once had he made
up his mid what was right.
"a record of service and achieve
ment so unusual and conspicuous
should be preserved by a permanent
memorial. 1t is proposed to erect
8 bronze statue of Senator Nelson
upon the State Capitol grounds, and
a replica thereof in the city which
was his home 1t is a tribute which
we owe to his memory. But a
memorial like this is more than a
mere token of our love and respect
for this soldier and statesman. 1t
will be beacon light which will
guide our young men and women
in generations to come, into the
paths of patriotic service and de-
votion to their country"