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•WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, '14 Handsome Shaft Marking1 Lo cation of Old Fort Edwards is Unveiled and Dedi- /t cated Today. THOUSANDS Day. i" f-w Phii Dallam, editor Warsaw Bulle tin: Mayor Louis Lamet, secretary J. H. Hungate of LaHarpe Judge C. J. Schofleld of Carthage Judge Wm. J. Franklin ot Macomb. The respon sibility of the task rested largely upon tho local members of the committee. Details of this successful celebra tion were in charge of the following executive committee: Truman Plants, Sr., -chairman J. M. Hungate. George *. Risto Dr. T. A. Hartley, W. A. Dodge, Rev. George txrng, A. J. Buckert, Julius K. Eymann. •awr-" wm 8pl«ndid Decorations. Main street is a mass of flags ana bantings, nearly every business houstj and many private residences bein^ handsomely and elaborately decorat ed. From the depot at the foot ot (Main street to Seventh there is mass of color, while even the more unpretentious .streets are filled with decorations. kv Magnificent Parade. The parade, which did' not move tatil li o'clock, was an imposing af fair. It was headed by the Warsaw hand, while the Illinois Fifth infantry band dispersed melody from a stree. platform while the procession wasj passing. Following the fire depart Kent apparatus, which was beautifully decorated, came the several fraternal societies of Warsaw and a number ot handsomely trimmed automobiles. Features of this parade were the floats representing old Fort Edwards, an Indian canoe and a pioneer log cabin. 35r' E. L. GREEN Treasurer. I PRESENT Senator L. Y. Sherman^|of Illinois is One of the* ^Speakers of the 47* J. J! vj v„wi4--f: [By a Staff Correspondent.] WARSAW, 111., Sept. 30.—Warsaw, Jong famed for her hospitality, today excelled all her previous efforts in the way of public entertainment In ter Fort Edwards centennial jubilee, home-coming and monument dedica tion. The largest crowd ever assem bled within the confines of the town Is gathered here. It is estimated ati from seven to ten thousand. Keokuk I had 1,500 people here this afternoon, AH sections of Hancock county are| represented. At least five hundred' farmer residents of Warsaw are here, coining from as widely divergent cen ters as New York City and San Fran cisco. While the accommodations of Warsaw have been rather heavily taxed, all viistors were provided for. The handsome fjfty-foot monument on the site of old Fort Edwards, built under the command of Major Zachary Taylor In 1814 an® abandoned by the federal government In 1824, li the (pivot around1 which the festivities of the week center. How Funds were Raised. This monument cost $7,500. There was appropriated by the state of Illi nois, 12,500: local residents of War saw contributed $2,500 and former citizens, loyal sons and daughters of Warsaw, gave $2,500. The monument was constructed under the supervision of the following commission appointed by Governor Dunne of Illinois: th£ generous contribution of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Marsh. Employes of the Huiskamp Bros. Co., shoe factory occupied a dozen autos. Angelica Rebekah lodge anu the Royal Neighbors of America bad beautifully decorated automobiles. The W. C. T. U. was Represented by a white and purple float occupied by a number of young girls attired in white. The Warsaw Hardware company and Popel & Giller had fine displays. Main street and the side streets were lined) with thousands of spectators as the profession passed. w''*~ ''^Exercises at Park. Thousands occupied Ralston parV when the exercises began at 2 o'clock this afternoon with an overture by the Illinois Fifth Infantry band. Rt. Rev. M. E. Fawcett, bishop of Quincy, offered Invocation, when a song by the Warsaw Choral society followed. Hon. Charles J. Scofield of Carth age delivered an address and was followed by United States Senator L. Y. Sherman. The senator first ad dressed himself to the old soldiers, anJ then reviewed the disappearance of feeling and animosities that had grown out of the civil war. He refer red to the fact that two of his col leagues In the U. S. senate had fought with the confederate army. Senator Sherman then Reviewed the early history of-Warsaw and western Illinois, and dwelt upon the wonder ful progress that had been made since the days of the pioneer. Governor Ed. F. Dunne was unable to be present as expected, but was ably represented by State Senator W. 'jDuff Piercy of Mt. Vernon, 111., who delivered an ad'mlrable address. Adjournment was taken ff6m t' park to the site of Port Ed*ra: where the unveiling ceremony occur red in the presence of an Immens^ gathering of spectators The monu ment was unveiled by the yo\jng 'son and daughter of Mayor Lamet. The removal of the flags from the tablets revealed the following inscriptions: The Inscriptions on thQ Imposing monument are as follows:' tablet Nb. 1—Erected "September, 1914, to commemorate, the establish, ment of Fort Edwards, built by Major Zachary Taylor, 3d U. S. Infantry, September, 1814. Abandoned July. 1824. Tablet No. 2—Bas relief of General Zachary Taylor. Tablet No. 3—Bas relief of Gover nor Edwards- first territorial governor of Illinois. Tablet No. 4—-Bas relief of fort, from data furnished" by Mrs. W S. Ivins of Keokuk. Official Data of Fort. The only official data concerning Fort Edwards in the possession of the war department at Washington is the following: "It appears that the post was first established in the month of Septem ber, 1814, by troops under the com mand of Major Zachary Taylor. Third United States infantry that it was destroyed by fire in the following month re-established—date not shown and that it wm finally aban doned in the month of July, 1824, un tfar orders from General Scott, dated June 11, 1824." The unveiling ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of "America" by the audience. The crowds then sought Main street where free entertainments and band concerts were presented. The program for tonight includes similar features. Tomorrow the Hancock County Pio neers' association holds Its annual meeting, which event will conclude the three days celebration, which have proven to be a far greater suc cess than was anticipated. Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion. A large audience attended the re- •j***0 1 Address of Welcome. Mayor Louis Lamet, the enterprising barrister head of the Warsaw mun icipal government, cordially welcomed the old soldiers and civilians to the city. He spoke as follows: "To the members of the Grana Army of the Republic to those who have been raised and reared in War saw and are here for a short stay and ladies and gentlemen: "For several months the people of this city have been making prepara tions to entertain the old soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic, the home comers and those who were born and raised in this city, and have gone out Into the world and are back with us for a short stay, and also the old settlers of Hancock county. "On behalf of the people of this city, I extend to you all the most hearty welcome. We feel proud of the privilege to so entertain yon, and es pecially do we feel proud of the privilege of entertaining those who have survived of the Grand Army of the Republic. "It Is but fitting and proper that FIFTH INFANTRY BAND MEMBERS HARRY R- BOURN principal riL* VICTOR ANTHONY C^rneC THE DA1JLY (tATT CJTr FORT MARKER DEDICATEES TODAY. imp™ This handsome shaft of Barre granite standing on a high bluff over looking the placid Mississippi, marks the spot where the rude log stock ade of old Fort Edwards stood from 1814 until It was demolished. Today the monument wap unveiled with fitting ceremonies participated in by National Senator Lawrence Y. Sherm an of Illinois, and thousands of peo ple from Illinois anrf Keokuk. '•t union of the Hancock County Soldiers' and Sailors' association which was held in Ralston park Tuesday after noon and was concluded with the business meeting held this morning. Several hundred survivors of the civil war attended the reunion in addition to a large number of spectators. The services at the park were patriotic in their tone and of an especially inter esting character. The aged veterans marched in procession headed by a martial band and the Illinois Fifth Infantry band of Quincy, from Saeng er hall to the park. The speakers' stand was elaborately decorated with the national colore. United States Senator L. Y. Sherman of Illinois, presided as chairman. The program of exercises was introduced with a song by the Warsaw quartette and in vocation was offered by Rev. J. Thompson of the Warsaw Presbyter ian church. A TO 3i:ipn we pause for a moment and show our mark of appreciation for the sacri fices that have been made by both the living and the dead ot the Grand Army of the Republic in the civil war. No greater sacrifice can be made by any man than to sacrifice his home, his wife, children, .parents and friends for the defense of his country. At this particular time the younger gen eration can realize some of the hard ships that the Grand Army of the Re public endured, by reading the daily papers and accounts of the great con flict that is now in progress in the old world. No 'greater honor or privilege, therefore, can be bestowed upon us than to entertain and show our ap preciation of the valued services that have been performed by the rank and file of the old soldiers. I care not what the services of a statesman may have been to the nation, there are no sacrifices so severe as what was made by the rank and file of the Grand Army of the Republic. While we ap preciate .and forever respect the val ued services of Lincoln and Grant and of many others, their services would have been of little value had. it not been for you who went out and took the front rank in the battle field. "For and because of these great sacrifices, we consider It a privilege, as well as an honor to entertain you in our city and again extend to you a most hearty and cordial welcome, and trust that your stay with us will be a pleasant recollection to you." Response by Veteran. Major R. W. McClaughrey, former warden of the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, and one of the best known penologists in America, re sponded briefly but entertainingly to the welcome extended by the city's executive. Colonel McClaughrey was reared in Hancock county and lived in the vicinity of Fountain Green when the civil war broke with all Its horror and armed strife. He gave some reminiscences of a personal character that were enjoyed by the veterans in C. E. HOADLEY Quartermaster Sergeant. .. I*..: fe3 Song, Warsaw quartet.r THURSDAY'S PROGRAM Morning. 10:0© to 12:00—Morning concert, Main street, between Fourth and Fifth, Illinois Fifth infantry band. 10:80—Free exhibition, "Stadium Trio," phenomenal gymnasts, Main street, between Fifth and Sixth. 11: !90—Free exhibition, Bounding Hay Wagon, corner Third and Main. Afternoon. Response, Hon. M. P. Berry, Car thage, Illinois. Address, Hon. William Ezra Wil liams. Song, Warsaw quartet. Recessional, nilnoip Fifth Infantry band. Chairman of meeting,. Hon J. H. Hungate, LaHarpe, Illinois. 4:30—Free exhibition, Diabolo, dar ing trapeze act, Main, between Fifth and Sixth. 5:00 to 6:00—Concert, Main street between Fourth and Fifth, Illinois Firth infantry hand. 6:80 Free exhibition, "Tyrone Trio," comedy horizontal bar gym- Significant War Fact. A remarkable fact of the civil war was that two millions of men called to arms instantaneously ceased from war and returned to the paths of peace and civil life. The soldiers went from all rangs of society, became imbued with a knowledge of war and then when the contest was finally decided, stepped back quietly into the ranks of civil life. This was an amazing fact of history. The right eousness of the cause in which they were engaged was thf impelling mo tive of the soldiery- Bishop Fawcett In concluding, al luded to the "awful recurrence of barbaric warfare in Europe,'' and then inviting the audience to stand he of fered a prayer "to the great God that He would send peace to Europe." The audience remained silent and motion less while a brief prayer was uttered, The program of exercise3 included selections by the martial band and aj vocal selection given in superb style by Rev. George Long, Professor C. Farfax, and Miss Edith Dallam. The soldiers .and sailors adopted this morning resolutions expressing their appreciation of the hospitality and cordial reception that had been tendered them by the people of War saw. CELEBRATION NOTES. Victor Miller, camera man for the Pathe daily news service, came to Keokuk this morning and went to Warsaw in an auto. He will take a number of reels of the celebration and dedication exercises there today and will return to Chicago via Keokuk tonight. The Keokulc Retailers' league did .•. .-if nasts, Main stxeet, between Third and Fourth. Evening. 7:30—Free exhibition. Bounding Hay| Wagon, corner Third ana Main streets. 8:00 to 10:00—Evening concert, Main street, between Fourth and Fifth, Illinois Fifth infantry band. Program. Gems of Stephen Foster's American Songs. Overture, Poet and Peasant, Suppe. 1:30 to 2:30—Concert at Ralston park, Illinois Fifth Infantry band. 2: SO—Assembly of all old Bottlers! Geo. Long. over 70 years of age on speaker's! American Sketch, Myddleton. platform. All other old settlers will, Cornet Solo, "Love's Way,'' Anon— occupy first ten rows of reserved geats Immediately facing speaker's .platform. 2:45—Overture, Illinois Fifth infan try band. i, f,, Invocation. Address of welcome. Mayor Louis Lamet. Vocal Solo, Ashore, Trotere—Rev. Mr. Frank' Wolter. Grand Fantasy Lohengrin, Wagner, Xylophone Solo, "There's a Girl in! the Heart of Maryland"—Mr. James Medaris. "Illinois" to be sung by audience, led by Rev. Geo. Long. (Verses same as in first evening's concert.) Chapel Chimes Reverie, Greenwald. Vocal Solo, "Dear Heart," Nattel— Rev. Geo. Long. Grand Fantasy, "Home bweet Home the World Over," Lampe. When it's Night Time In Bergundy, Paley. The Star Spangled Banner. 8:80—Free exhibition, Diabolo, dar ing trapeze act, Main, between Fifth and Sixth. 9:30 Free exhibition, "Tyrone Trio,*' comedy horizontal bar gym- the audience. The remarks of the col- not go to Warsaw in a body but prac onel, who was personally known to tically every member of the lSague most of the old soldiers attending the was in Warsaw at least part of the reunion, were given much acclaim, day. Some of the merchants took Captain Frank Wendllng, brother of their families with them and left on the late George R. Wendling of Bloom- the various regular and special in ington, 111., who was widely known jterurbans. The merchants did not as a lecturer, delivered a short ad-1 neglect the opportunity to go to War dress, taking the place on the program saw, and to pay her back for some of of Hon. B. M. Chiperfleld of Canton,! the big crowds that city has sent to 111., who was unable gagement. to fill his en-1 Keokuk on various occasions. Busi iness houses and Main street were I practically deserted this afternoon. Bishop Fawcatt's Address. IThe biggest delegation of merchants Rt. Rev. M. E. Fawcett, Episcopal I left on the afternoon cars. bishop of the Quincy diocese, one of1 the most distinguished theologians in the west, delivered the principal ad dress and was accorded a most at tentive hearing. The learned bishop made four principal points in his re marks, the following: That bravery in war was not a matter of geo graphical section, that Americans are not peddling churls, that human be ings could not be held as chattels on the North American continent, ana that a citizen soldiery Is equal to the the defense of a nation. The fore going, he said, had been demonstrated by the civil war. War was never de sirable and perhaps never Justifiable, but when It does come, humanity must wait on the issue fought out by the patriotic men that respond. Those who had fought for liberty in the American wars were benefactors of humanity, and admiration for their achievements increased with the lapse of time. Each age that, comes and goes should have a word for those benefactors. Of Samson it is written that he slew at his death more than he bad killed during his lifetime. The same might be written of those who sacrificed their lives in the Interest of the federal government. Keokuk went to Warsaw in force today. Special street cars were run, and the auto owners of this vicinity made the trip In this manner. The lnterurbans and the steamboats rled a big crowd. car Y. M. C. A. ITEMS Religious Work Committee. The religious work committee met last evening. The committee Is com posed of the following memfbers: Dr. L. D. Howe, chairman Lester Knapp. O. E King, William Loeffler, C. M. Finney, E. L. Aldrlch and Henrjr F. Krueger. After some discussion of the Sun day meetings, it was decided to re sume and continue them during the usual season, beginning the first Mon day in November and Dr. L. D. Howe was made chairman of the Sun-day meetings division. The following are the chairmen of the various divisions of the religious committee work: Sunday afternoon meetings-—Dr. L. D. Howe. Extension meetings—iL. H. Knapp. Shop work—O. E. King. Foreign work—'William Loeffler. Bible study committee—C. M. Fin ney, E. L. Aldrlch. Personal work—(Hi. F. Krueger. On motion the time fixed for the regular meetings of the religious committee is at 7 o'clock on the last Tuesday of-each month. Secretary McDIII. Many people have heard of George D. McDill, who has experienced a varied career, as lumber jack in the northwest, freight clerk, railroad offl- Band Concert Home" Foster Solos for all instruments. Overture, Zampa Herold March, "National Emblem".. .Wagner The Star Spangled Banner. Thursday Afternoon, 2 O'clock. On the Mississippi. Fantasy, "Arabesque" Olker The Sunny South Lampe ICaprlce, "FVou Frou" Relnkendorff Duet, "Miserere from Hi Trova tore" Verdi Mr. Frank Wolter and v, PAGE NINE HE LEADS THE BAND EMIL REINKENDORFF Director of the Fifth Irtfarrtry Band of Quincy which Is furnishing music for Warsaw*' big celebration. cial on the Northwestern railroad, railroad secretary and now interna tional secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association. .Hearing that he was coming Into the state next week and would speak,, at the Y. M. ip. A. auditorium at Davenport, there was a suspicion aroused that possibly he might come to Keokuk on a simi lar mission. Inquiry was made but nasts,«Main street, between Third and! nothing has been heard of any. ar Fourth. rangements being made for a visit 10:30—Free exhibition, "Stadium Trio," phenomenal gymnasts, Main street, between Fifth and Sixth. from him to Keokuk. His subject {it Davenport will be, unique and certain ly Interesting, "The,.Meanest Man in Jericho.'' Mr. McDill is a big athlete of ovgr 200 pounds weight, with a gift fort humorous anecdote and a "Sunny Jim" smile. He Is familiar with all sorts and conditions of men, and is as popular with the men of the shops and factories aa he Is with the rail road officials and corporation presi dents. During his connection with the Northwestern railroad he became personally acquainted with Cyrus Mo Cormick, and has been one, of Mr. M& Cormlck's trusted advisers along wel fare plans and social service work ever since. When the International committee was searching for a man to tackle the most seriouB financial problem that any local association in the coun try has ever faced, McKHll was the man selected. He ms the nan vho succeeded in the task of raising the. f200,000 debt on ttf* Association build ing at Toledo, O. A .!w Mr. McDlll's strength of personality lies in his simplicity and genuineness He believes that the modern business age demands the same character and virtues as in the. ancient days of Jericho. From his contact with lead ing business men the country over,-' he knows the qualities the managers of big business ooncerns are looking for and the elements of character that make for success. DIED LAST NIGHT AT PARENTAL HOME Was a Resident of Si. Louis and Came to Parent's Home About Ten Days Ago, where She Died. Mrs. Lida B. Roberson, colored, died last night about 10 o*olook, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flnley, a short distance out on the Johnson street road, of tuberculosis. Mrs. Roberson was formerly of Keokuk, born In June, 1877, and after marriage, became a resident of St. Louise. She was taken sick at St. Louis and went to a hospital there, where she was treated for some time, and finally concluded to come to her parent's home, and made the trip about a week or ten days ago. The disease had fastened its hold upon her too firmly to yield to the most skillful and tender treatment and she passed away.' at the hour named. She is survived by her hus band and parents. Programs for Today and Thursday Wednesday Evening, 8 O'clock. Mr. Wilbur Thompson. (a) America S. Francis Smith Gems from Grand Opera Hermann (b) March Grandicso Seitz Selection from the Grand Opera, "111 Trovatore" Verdi Trauemerei Schinnan Xlophone solo, "Rosewood Polka" Hartel •Mr, James Medaris. Popular Airs of Today iRemick •Patrol, the Blue and the Gray. .Dalty •Solo fantasy, "My Old Kentucky 3 •. The Pilgrims Song of Hope.. .Batiste Overture, "Morning, Noon and Night" Suppe •Popular Songg of Today Feist The Star Spangled Banner. Thursday Evening, 8:00 O'clock. Gems of Stephen Foster—Old Ameri can Songs. Overture, "Poet and Peasant". .Suppe American Sketch.... Myddleton Cornet solo, by request, "Silver Threads Among the Gold." Mr. Frank Wolter. Grand fantasy, '"Lohengrin". .Wagner Xlophone solo, "There's a Girl in the Heart of Maryland". .Williams Mr. James Medaris. Chapel Chimes Revere... .Gruenwald? •Grand fantasy, "Home Sweet Home the iWorld Over" Lampe When Its Night Time In Becguady Paley The Star Spangled Bauer. ..