Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-29
GARFIELD TRIBUTE
PAID AT HOSPITAL
Memorial Held for Martyred
President by Institutions
Aid Society.
MaYnNrio1 avorni

Memorial exercises in honor of Presi-
dent James A. Garfield held in the
Kellogg Building and on the grounds of
the Garfield Hospital under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
hospital yesterday afternoon, brought
to Washington the martyred Presidents
only daughter, formerly Molly Garfield,
now Mrs. Stanley Brown of New York
Mrs. Brown was introduced from the
speakers platform by Mrs. Cabot Ste
vens. president Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the hospital. Appreciation of
the memorial to her father was ex-
pressed in brief address by the late
Presidents daughter.
Garfield the Minister" Garfield the
Soldier" and Garfield the Congress
man and the Martyred President" were
Wiley, pastor Of the National Christian
Church; Maj. Gen. Preston Brown,
Deputy chief of staff, U. S. A., and Mr..
Wade H. Ellis, former attorney general
Of Ohio.
In an address before introducing the
speakers, Mrs. Stevens said, "I deem it
my duty to acquaint the present citi-
zenry of Washington with the fact that
here on this hillside was built, not Just
a hospital, but a living monument to
fearless Christian, heroic general, q
noble American statesman. a martyred
President Of the United States, James
A. Garfield. Greater than marble
shafts or statues or granite buildings,
is the place where lives are saved"
Only Preacher President.
After pronouncing an invocation DR..
Wiley recalled that President Garfield
was the only martyr preacher-President
our country has ever had. AS president
OF Hiram College, he preached in the
churches round about and for many
years before he was statesman, he was
preacher OF the Gospel of Christ" He
added what better memorial could be
offered to a martyred President of the
United States than the erection of a
house OF mercy. healing and Of good
Maj. Gen. Brown recounted the ac-
compliShments Of President Garfield
during his short military career of two
years, which first attracted the public
to his ability and remarkable person.
Atty. He recalled that President Gar
neldS Army service was during the
Owl War, when he so successfully re-
crulted regiments for the Union Army.
Leading them later with ability and dis
tinction.
There is no way by which we can
nonor the memory Of Garfield better
which speaks for mans humanity to
man" declared Mr. Ellis in his address
on the "Martyred President
The memorial service. opened with
music by the United States Marine
Band. conducted by Capt Taylor Bran
son, was held in the amphitheater of
the hospital and commenced at S
O'Clock. Although strong breeze whip
pea the bunting and the decorations on
the speakers platform, 1t was fortu-
nately blowing toward the audience, SO
that the voices of the speakers at almost
All times were able to be heard without
much difficulty. A letter from President
Hoover was read by Mrs. Stevens.
Presidents Letter.
In his letter President Hoover said:
Il am indeed happy to send this word
OF greeting to those who are honorine
our martyred President James A. Gar
Held. The living reminder of his hui
manitarlan spirit that is embodied in
the Garfield Memorial Hospital daily
serves the people as a perpetuation OF
his ideals of service"
John B. Larner, president of the
board of directors of the hospital, was
presiding off1cer for the occasion, max
ing short address appropriate to the
occasion before introducing the speakers.
WHO CiOId MCJul hee1eI, aCCOmDa-
MED by the Marine Band, sang "The |
Star Spangled Banner" and as she
stood beneath the trees near the wav-
Ing Ohio pennant, lent by the Governor
Of Ohio for the occasion, the audience |
stood in silent tribute to the national |
anthem and to the memory of the Pres |
ident and patriot who lost his life while |
holding the highest ONCE possible for |
an American citizen.
Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart of Ohio |
and president general of the D. A, r., |
spoke on the life Of Garfield, stressing |
the great influence which was exerted |
over his entire career by the teachings
and upbrtnging Of pious and devoted /
mother.
A brief outline Of the history Of the
National Garfield Memorial was given
by Gen. Herbert B. Crosby, Commits
sioner OF the District Of Columbia, who
pointed out that the memorial to Presi-
dent Garfield was not only a living one,
but growing one, as from having cared
for less than 800 patients during the
year OF its foundation, over so years ago,
it treated over $4,000 during the last
year.
Opened by Card Party.
The program for the day commenced
with . card partyARnd reception from
until Z o'clock. The card party was in