F 3 t t P \ M] ft iL-CD.N (^ OEiVCM^ i'Ar.3 Class. F''?t4— Book_^L7 L^ ...SOUVENIR... OF THE Unveiling, Dedication and Presentation — OF THE— Abraham Lincoln G. A. R. Memorial Monument DEDICATED TO THE Veterans of the Civil War™ 1861-1865 AT Long Beach, California July 3rd, 1915 GEO. W. MOYLE PUB. CO. Long Beach, California PREFACE "With malice toward none, with charity for all ; with firmness for the right as God gives us to see the right." These immortal synonymns ex- pressed by the greatest American, in whose memory has been erected the only granite monument in America, carved after the model of Augustus St. Gaudens, ring out with greater emphasis, if possible, than when uttered by the great-souled and unassuming Lincoln himself, more than half a century ago. The patriotism of men, the unfaltering faith in the great Eman- cipator; the loyalty of women then, and their untiring efforts in behalf of the Veterans of the civil war now ; the restoration and preservation of the Union, all tend to the perpetuation of peace and prosperity throughout our great domain. And in these years that are witnessing the rapid de- cline in longevity of the Veterans of the civil war, whose modesty has in too many instances, deprived the public of many brilliant experiences and reminiscences well worth narrating, the publishers of this souvenir volume are pleased to improve this opportunity to crown the sterling worth of the victors who erected and successfully dedicated the Abraham Lincoln, G. A. R. monument, with the laurels of recognized efficiency and priceless patriotism. For nearly ten years after the foundation had been laid in Pacific park, various fruitless efforts had been made to erect a monument in honor of the Veterans of the civil war. Finally there came among us those possessed with the rare quality of invincibleness that overcame every obstacle and who "builded better than they had planned," and not only glorified all Southern California, in a memorial to Abraham Lincoln, dedicated to the Veterans of the civil war, but made for themselves a name of priceless value. These names will be found and recognized in the following pages, with portraits and pictures illustrating the work and commemorating the workers. To these good friends and to all who participated in the mem- orable struggle for the Union, 1861 to 1865, this volume is most respect- fully dedicated by THE PUBLISHERS. Long Beach, California, December 25, 1915. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, G. A. R. MONUMENT CITIZENS MONUMENT ASSOCIATION Active Members Archer, L .W. Bennett, W. H. Burger, D. B. Emery, Jas. M. Whealton, Louis N. Associate Members Hair, John S. Hatch, P. E. Wallace, Wm. H. Wilcox, G. W. Mrs. Fannie C. Archer Mrs. Harriet Brewer Mrs. Ella C. Carlin Mrs. C. E. McDaniel Mrs. June G. MacNee Mrs. Sallie C. Spooner Mrs. Lydia C. Stormont Officers G. W. Wilcox, Chairman P. E. Hatch, Treasurer Jas. M .Emery, Secretary John S. Hair, General Manager H. C. Russell, Assistant to Chairman S. S. Hammitt, Ass't. to General Manager PATRIOTIC CONCERT On the evening of March 20, 1915, an audience of over fifteen hundred in the auditorium enjoyed a patriotic musical program, not only of much excellence but participated in by the very best talent of the city. The concert was arranged by the committee, whose appeal for musicians was promptly and fully met. The Municipal band opened the ceremonies with a martial overture, followed with an artistic program splendidly arranged and most graciously received. Those who comprised the artists' chorus and cheerfully gave their valued services were Mrs. Ada Potter Wiseman, Mrs. James P. Hight, Mrs. T. -J. Harriman, Mrs. Margaret S. Porterfield, Dr. Thomas L. Rodgers, A. B. MacGahen, George W. Isaacs, H. S. Austin, artists' chorus and male quartet. The Misses Ellyn Klein and Gertrude Willey in whistling solos and duets, Mrs. Jotham Bixby Jr., cello, and Mrs. Paul Satterlee, violin, and G. H. Tyler, cornet soloist; Mrs. Luella Clark Emery was the accompanist. "Tenting Tonight," tableau, by a detail from Company H, N. G. C, Sergeant A. C. Pfaffle in command was also greatly enjoyed. Floor Managers — Major J. S. Hair, general manager; O. G. Meachem, W. J. Hawkins, E. Harcher, P. Combs, Lee C. Powell, J. W. Hair, Lee Cronk, J. H. Ady, A. J. Hollensteiner, and a detail of six members of Com- pany H., N. G. C. in uniform. It was a magnificent occasion and the impetus to the monument enter- prise enthused the promoters to the completion of the work. In introduc- ing Mayor Whealton, at the conclusion of the opening number by the Mu- nicipal band. Colonel Emery said: With Shakespeare we can fully agree: "If music be the food of love, play on !" I congratulate you, the artistic members of the Municipal band. If music and good poetry agree in tuneful lay, the sweet and pleasant concord of melodious sounds prepared for this occasion will delight your very soul, and like the preface in one of Mark Twain's books; "Go, little booklet, go, bearing an honored name, till everywhere that you have went they're glad that you have came." When the program is finished you'll be glad you came. You paid twenty-five cents for the pleasure of listening to the music tonight, and should you not contribute anything more, when the monument is finished and dedi- cated in Pacific park, as you pass down Ocean avenue nearing the public library building, you will see a majestic structure of choicest California granite with the statue of the great emancipator, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, in heroic form, twenty feet from the lawn amid the tree tops, an object lesson of possibilities and higher ideals to every youth in our land. And you will be glad you have an interest in this patriotic enterprise. But these arti.sts whom you will have the pleasure of hearing, in donating their valued services are giving a full measure of patriotic devotion, and in behalf of the Citizens' Monument Association, I desire to tender to them and to this splendid band; also to the daily papers for unfailing loyalty, most hearty thanks of appreciation. I would gladly say more, but have been admonished to be brief, as only a few minutes have been allowed both for myself and the gentleman who graciously accepted the urgent request of the committee to give you words of welcome. But he needs no extended introduction, he is well and favorably known and I will simply say, it afi'ords me very great pleasure to introduce the Honorable Louis N. Wheal- ton, the beloved mayor of the "Queen of the Beaches." 10 HON. HIRAM WARREN JOHNSON Governor of California MAYOR WHEALTON EXTENDS HEARTY WELCOME "It is a pleasure to welcome you as participants in a movement to erect a statue to Lincoln, for this is my country. It is your country. It is our country. There have been other countries in times past. They have covered vaster dominion and borne more ancient civilization than ours. They had broader valleys, more majestic mountains, greater cities, larger armies, richer mines, more costly palaces, all resplendent, magnificent, transcendent. But they are no more . "There are other countries now, broader in domain and mightier in power than ours. They, too, have larger armies, bigger navies, more populous cities, higher art, richer literature, and deeper learning. But, while we admire their achievements, adore their learning, copy their lit- erature and glory in their triumphs, they are not ours and our admiration is uncolored by affection. Though millions love them and loyally serve them ; this and this alone is ours. "Ours by birthright and inheritance, conceived in revolution, born in independence, rechristened in rebellion and baptized in freedom, this is the land we love. It is ours. Its valleys have fed us and gladdened us with their smiles. Its mountains have oponed to us their treasures and lifted us in adoration to Heaven. Our feet have trodden its spear-lined walks of war and have wandered gladly among its flower-strewn paths of peace. It is our home and all we are or have or hope to be is linked with it in pur- pose and in destiny. It is our mother-country out of whose bosom we come ; into whose lap we played the happy children days ; encircled by whose sheltering arms we have lived and prospered and upon whose kindly breast, God grant we shall at last rest in peace. "And this is my flag. It is your flag. It is our flag. There have been other flags in times past. They have floated from pole and parapet — at the head of millions who have followed them to death in adoration. But the gallant hosts are scattered and the banners of victor and vanquished have vanished with the breezes that kissed them centuries ago. Gone forever with none alive to love them more. There are other flags now of brilliant hues and varied colors. They are the emblems of mightier nations and tomorrow's sun will behold them flying proudly over alien lands, waving gayly over countless fortresses, floating gently above myriad ships in many seas — with millions to behold, to salute and to love them. Rejoicing in the love of any people for their flag; admiring the devotion of any nation to its standard in peace or war, and glorying in the lofty principles typified in the flags of other nations; this flag, my flag, your flag and our flag, is the only flag we love. "We love the name of him who first conceived it in revolutionary days ; the fingers that first formed its dear design ; the geniuses who have paid tribute to it in song and story ; the men who have ennobled it by their service and enriched it by their sacrifice and the 'Boys in Blue' who offered their lives upon the field of battle that it might not be rent asunder. We adore the independence that pervades it ; the freedom that emblazons it ; and the martyred spirits that crown it as 'Old Glory.' "Our flag and our country, the sacred heritages of our citizenship and the priceless treasures of posterity. We will love them in peace and defend them in war. We will smite the hand lifted against them and cleave the tongue that would traduce them. Our lives and all we have 13 are ready to be offered in defence of their honor, in preservation of their freedom and in maintenance of their sovereignty. Aye, if we would be worthy of citizenship with many gray heads in this audience tonight, we would, in emulation of them, for our country's cause, follow our country's flag into the 'jaws of death and mouth of hell' if need be. "And this is my duty. It is your duty. It is our duty — to love, honor and defend our country and its flag and perpetuate the momory of a coun- try and a flag. This meeting to encourage the erection of a monument to Abraham Lincoln is a most worthy performance of that patriotic duty. Search the pages of history and the annals of time and in many respects we can find none greater or more worthy of such honor. This movement- is fostered by our most honored citizens, that gallant remnant of the Grand Army of the Republic, who would memoralize the great president who was their Commander-in-Chief and was chief among most men that this old world has ever seen. It is the most worthy, laudable, commendable and desirable patriotic effort ever launched in Long Beach. It affords the peo- ple of this city an opportunity to participate therein ; to honor the Great Emancipator, and those who served under him. "Oh, Long Beach — my city, your city, our city ! We have some visions and dreams of thy greatness, thy glory and thy grandeur in the years that are to come. We hope yon harbor will have ships from all the seas with its marts and industries hard by, teeming with happy millions. We hope for temple and tower edifices and institutions — that shall cover this land in magnificent numbers and metropolitan greatness until yon sea shall reflect no more beautiful or more resplendent city than this shall be. But above it all, we hope to see our city lay hold upon higher things, for greater than all the ships of all the seas and all the structures the builders can ever build is the purity, nobility and entrancing sublimity of a simple life and patriotic sacrifice such as that of Lincoln. Let us rear a statue to Lincoln worthy of the man and worthy of the cause. "Let us forget our civic discord by contemplation of the patient, kindly, long-suffering Lincoln who died for Union. The poorest boy upon our streets may look upon it and be inspired and encouraged with the hope that the most humble circumstances in life are no bar to a pedestal of greatness by the roadway of service and sacrifice. Even as the moon upon yon ocean spreads its scintillating path of gold upon a shimmering sea leading us individually in contemplation of the far-off afterwhiles — out of self to higher thing.s — so from such statue will glimmer and glow the radiance and reflected glory of this follower of the Prince of Peace and the city that shall contemplate it — catching the light of that kindly face and hearing the heartbeat of the great, all-encompassing heart of Lincoln, will lift itself above the commonplace and write nobility and grandeur into its history. "We can do no greater work than set up such a prototype within our midst. The city can do no greater thing than erect a statue of Lincoln at its civic center. Lt can write upon its municipal heart no greater name than that of Lincoln. In doing these things and in learning the lesson of his life, it will lend pride to our nationality, inspiration to our citizenship and a beneficient influence that shall tend to purify and glorify our civic endeavors. "To you who would serve in this cause to memorialize him and these veterans who served us all so well — I extend a heart-felt welcome and pledge my utmost co-operation." 14 HON. LOUIS N. WHEALTON Mayor of Long Beach LAYING THE CORNER STONE On the morning of June 28 an impressive ceremony was held in Pacific park, when the corner stone of the Abraham Lincohi, G. A. R. monument was securely laid, and the eight-ton die was carefully placed in proper posi- tion. The ceremonies adapted from the ritual of the G. A. R. were in keeping with the patriotic occasion. Chairman G. W. Wilcox presided and attended to the details leading up to the successful consummation of the undertaking. Major John S. Hair, the general manager, addressing the chairman, said: — In the name of my Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic, representing as they do, all soldiers and sailors who defended the authority and integrity of the nation, I thank you and those you represent for the honor bestowed upon us. In performing this service we recognize the fact that this structure is to be a monument to the heroism of the past, and a storehouse of knowledge for the future. Chairman Wilcox — The duty of this occasion is impressive as it is sig- nificant. We meet to perform these services in conjunction with what has already been achieved and preparatory for the greater accomplishment in preparation — A memorial to the great and good Abraham Lincoln, a monuinent to be dedicated to the Veterans of the civil war. The Chaplain will read from Holy writ. Chaplain L. W. Archer — Declare ye among the nations and publish and set up a standard. In the name of our God we will set up our banners. The Lord gave the word ; great was the army of those that published it. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Followed by an invocation. The chairman then requested the Hon. Joseph A. Rominger, assembly- man from this district, to spread the cement for more complete security. After performing this service Mr. Rominger said — The duty assigned to me has been performed. The corner stone of this monument has been well and truly laid. We rejoice that our city and the great state of California, thus proclaim to the world that patriotic self-sacrifice is not to be for- gotten. We trust that our beloved land may never again be deluged in blood. Yet we remember that the perils of peace are scarcely less than the perils of war. The demands for loyalty are as great upon the sons as they were upon the sires. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. The safety of our country is in the intelligence, the moral character and the patriot- ism of her citizens. We believe that this structure will be an object lesson to inspire loyal hearts to more noble deeds. Colonel James M. Emery, secretary of the Citizens Monument Asso- ciation, was called upon to read the list of articles placed in the copper box which will repose in the corner stone, and read as follows: Names of articles contributed to the monument ; ritual of the G. A. R. ; official roster of the G. A. R., Grand Army button. Grand Army badge, G. A. R. service book, a flag, program of the patriotic concert given at the Auditorium ; roster of Abraham Lincoln Circle No. 44, Ladies of the G. A. R. ; "An Appeal to Patriotism"; roster of McKinley camp. No. 23, U. S. 17 Spanish War Veterans, Long Beach ; officers and members of General H. W. Lawton Camp, No. 10, Sons of Veterans ; Copies of The Daily Telegram and The Press of June 28, 1915; roster of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans of H. W. Lawton camp. No. 10; roster of Company H, Seventh regiment, N. G. C. ; S. S. Hammitt's regiment, to which he was attached from 1862 to 1865; letter from Secretary of the Navy Daniels; roster of Stanton post No. 55, G. A. R. ; letter from Gen. P. H. Barry, governor of National Soldiers' Home; a Lincoln penny; letter from Commander-in- Chief David J. Palmer of the G. A. R., Des Moines, la. ; letter from Gov. Hiram W. Johnson ; roster of Long Beach W. R. C, 1915 roster of Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans' Union, Mrs. Fannie C. Archer, president; roster of the Long Beach W. C. T. U. Federation. D. B. Burger, superintendent of construction for the monument com- mittee, next sealed the copper box and deposited it in the cornerstone after which Assemblyman Rominger spread the cement over the box and re- ported it sealed. The silver trowel with which Mr. Rominger spread the cement seal- ing the cornerstone was presented to him as a memento of the occasion by the monument committee, and was appropriately engraved. Fred Brittain of the Long Beach Monument Works, general con- tractors of the monument, next superintended the placing of the eight- ton die upon the foundation stone and reported that this work had been done in accordance with the plans and specifications. Rev. Hugh K. Walker, D. D., who had not been advised in advance that he was to make an address, was introduced by Chairman Wilcox, and the eloquent Presbytei'ian clergyman nevertheless delighted his heai'ers with an inspiring discourse. "Long Beach should be proud of this achievement," he declared, "the placing of this magnificent monument in this park to be viewed by hun- dreds of thousands of people during the years to come. I am glad that in this day such a monument can be erected and that a man born in the South can be privileged to make these remarks. "There is no man for whom I have more admiration and respect than Abraham Lincoln. I consider him 'the first American.' He was born under this country's flag, he saved that flag, he saved this country, by his earnest purpose, his conservative management, his prayers to Al- mighty God. He was a man of prayer. We owe the preservation of our liberties to a man who was in close touch with Heavenly forces at all times. "He loved men, but he also loved God and served him constantly. He was a man without cant. Religion with him was a matter of life, not a matter of creed. "Long Beach has never done anything half so creditable as the build- ing of this splendid monument. Let us honor not only the memory of Abraham Lincoln but also this band of workers, who, in spite of advanc- ing years, have surmounted every obstacle, overcome every difficulty, and are giving to Long Beach, for the present generation and generations yet unborn this magnificent token of patriotism, this inspiring monument." 18 MAJOR JOHN S. HAIR (U. S. Grant Post, 2S, G. A. R. Chicago) General Manager Citizens Monument Association HISTORY OF THE MONUMENT By Major John S. Hair It has been said that histories are as perfect as historians are wise. This simplified narrative involves as a natural consequence of events, a pre-historic narration based upon the article published in the Evening Tele- gram of June 19, 1915, wherein I am informed that more than nine years ago, on March 12, 1906, Mrs. Carrie Drake, president of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans, made the first move toward building a monument by announcement in a letter to a large fraternal organization, asking for do- nations for "A monument consisting of a heroic soldier figure mounted on a granite pedestal." Whatever may have been the experiences of Mrs. Drake, the evidence of visible accomplishments, in a solid foundation for later achievements, was sufficient attestation to enable the Citizens' Monument Association to place her name upon the roll of honor. I regret that more data was not forthcoming, to enable me to do more than simply refer to the article mentioned and titled "History of Early Efforts Which Failed." One year ago last June another lady, the wife of a past chaplain of the G. A. R., undertook the gigantic task of raising funds to complete the work so patriotically begun by Mrs. Drake. For more than four months she labored diligently without apparent success. Early in October this lady called at my office for an interview regarding the monument enterprise, and it was then that I first met one Mrs. L. W. Archer, the woman who has perhaps done more than any other one person in keeping ablaze the enthusiasm and encouraging the "weak-kneed" to more vigorous action. She had secured a promise from me to donate $100, and although I had already experienced a part of the venture of building a monument for our Post lot in Chicago, 111., which co.st about $10,000, she also secured my promise to "lend a hand" and help make this work a success. With the provision, however, to await the coming of my old comrade. Col. J. M. Emery of Chicago, who also had active experience in the erection of the Post monument in Chicago. He arrived here in December, heard my ex- planation of the situation, and, although money matters were not en- couraging, he consented to co-operate with me. In the meantime I inter- viewed the leading members of Post 1881, G. A. R., and others regarding the matter, and without exception it was declared emphatically that they could not build the monument and would not undertake to do so, but were favorably inclined, said the monument ought to be built and would sup- port the enterprise morally and financially as far as possible. We then consulted with Past Commander George W. Wilcox and Past Chaplain L. W. Archer of Post 181, who entered into the work with com- mendable zeal, assisting in the organization of the Citizens' Monument Association. In the minutes of the organization it is recorded that Colonel George W. Wilcox was elected chairman, Mr. P. E. Hatch, treasurer. Col. James M. Emery, secretary. Major John S. Hair, general manager and D. B. Burger, superintendent of construction. The organization was com- pleted and an Abraham Lincoln, G. A. R. monument in California granite after the model of Augustus St. Gaudens, was decided upon. It would require a quarto edition to give an adequate idea of the 21 arduous task which we undertook to accomplish. Before the publication for bids, we made a half dozen trips to Los Angeles and elsewhere, inspect- ing monuments and stones, that we might be fully informed as to the best material for the purpose and competent contractors and artisans to do the work. We felt that only the very best was good enough for this memorial and to that end bent every energy for the perfect realization of our fond anticipations. We were comparative strangers, and not being members of the local G. A. R. Post, there may have been a feeling akin to envy, but there are more veterans in Long Beach out of than in the Post; all com- rades under the same flag, working for a purpose that will fill men's hearts with a higher and holier veneration for the flag and Veterans of the civil war. We entered upon the duties with full realization of the fact that our success depended largely upon the support and co-operation of the comrades and citizens, and now that all obstacles have been overcome, we can enter into full fruition of the victory attained, while the succe.^'.s tranquilizes all differences and with the poet we can sing: "In the great heart of coming generations Their fame shall live, their glory never cease. The flag float grandly over every nation, God's perfect emblem of universal peace." This narrative would lack materially in completeness were I to fail in making mention of the hearty co-operation and happy concord of the members of the G. A. R. and affiliated patriotic organizations. The roll of honor will fully verify my statement in this regard. While prudential care was exercised in selecting the granite used in the construction of the monument, just as solicitous attention was given to the securing of the designs used to embellish the die. The stack of arms was made from a drawing of an old 1846 pattern Springfield musket. It was captured by myself in a hand-to-hand fight with a member of the Thirty-ninth Louisi- ana Confederate Infantry at Perryville, Kentucky, October 9, 1862. It is one of my valued souvenirs. The reproduction of the field piece is from a photograph taken just as the cannon now stands on Snodgress hill, battle- field of Chicamauga, near the location of the log cabin where General George H. Thomas made his headquarters. The other emblems will be readily recognized and found to be particu- larly fitting in every detail. The names of famous commanders will be found in plain lettering on the four sides of the ba.se, and below them the names of many of the memorable battles fought in 1861-1865. The whole structure is emblematical of patriotism and heroism, surmounted with the statue of the greatest American — Abraham Lincoln. The statue being a fac- simile of the .splendid statue in Lincoln Park, Chicago, 111., from the ham- mer and chisel of one of the world's most famous sculptors, Augustus St. Gaudens, born 1848, died 1907. The statue chisled here by an expert arti.st in the employ of Britain Brothers, contractors. Long Beach, made from the noted Raymond granite, and the die from Academy quarry, near Fresno, California. 22 COL. GEORGE W. WILCOX Chairman Citizens Monument Association UNVEILING PROGRAM Selections by the Long Beach Municliml Band, 1 : 45 to 2 o'clock Call to Order — Chaii'nian Geo. W. Wilcox REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN Comrades of the Grand Army and Fellow Citizens: We have builded a monument. We have cut it from the solid rock of California. Towering above the shaft or die of this monument, hewn from the native granite of our adopted state, is the chiseled form of Lincoln, our immortal leader and Commander-in-Chief. Beneath tlie battlement, on the dark polished surface of the die. cut from one of natures giant boulders, there stands out in bold relief the Grand Army Badge and the letters "G. A. R." in honor of its members living or dead, and forgetting not any who marched to tlie music of the Union we have carved on the base beneath Old Glory: "DEDICATED TO THE VETERANS OP THE CIVIL WAR." We are here met to dedicate this monument and then present it, for future care and preservation, to our adopted city. In doing this we shall now follow the printed program without further announcement. A SURE FOUNDATION Mrs. L.vdia C Storniont, President Aiixiliar.v, Woman's Relief Corps I will show thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth. Dan. 21. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. Ps. 20,5. Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. Isaiah 2S-16. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory, and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. Jude 24-25. THE FOUNDATION LAID Mrs. C. E. McDaniel, President Auxiliary, Sons of V^eterans And thou Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundations of the earth. Heb. 1-10. How beautiful upon the mountains are feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring again Zion. Break forth into joy, sing together ye waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord hath comforted his people. The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:7-10. FEAR NOT, O LAND Mrs. Sallie C. Spooner, Pi'esident .Abraham Lincoln Circle, Ladies of tlie G. A. R. Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice; for the Lord will do great things. Joel 2.21. And it shall come to pass * * * that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. Joel 2:2S. And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matt. 24:6. Yea I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. Isaiah 46:11. SET UP A STANDARD Mrs. Fannie C Archer, President .\uxiliary. Veterans' Social Ciiiim Declare ye among the nations, and publish and set up a Standard. Jer. 50-2. I will say to the North, give up; and to the South, keep not back; bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth. Even everyone that is called by my name; for I have created him tor my glory. Isaiah 43:6-7. Behold I have given him for a witness; a leader, and a Commander to the people. Isaiah 55:4. 25 The Unveiling by Master Jolin W. Hair, Grandson of Major John S. Hair Simultaneously Hoisting of U. S. Flag on Pacific Park Flagstaff Signal for National Salute 21 Guns From U. S. S. Chattanooga By Commander Thomas J. Senn "Star Spangled Banner," by Municipal Band Dedicatory Prayer — Rev. A. R. Moore, D. D. : "Almighty God, we thank Thee for Thy sovereign care and protection during the days that were shadowed with trouble and disaster. For Thy protection and guidance when the burdens were heavy upon us. We thank Thee that the evils of war no longer assail us in this our beloved land; that brother no longer strives against brother and that we live gloriously with one country and one flag. "May Thy blessing be upon us as a people that we may be Thy people, true and righteous in ail our ways, tender and patient in our charity, and a blessing to all mankind. May our country indeed be one country from the mountains to plains, from ocean to ocean. "We pray Thee to make our memories steadfast, that we may never forget the generous sacrifices made for our country. May our dead be enshrined in our hearts. May their graves be the altars of our greatful and reverential patriotism. "And now, God, bless Thou this memorial to the great American who.se sacred memory is a shining benediction to all of us. Bless it, God, in honor of mothers who bade their sons do brave deeds ; in honor of wives who wept for husbands who should never return again to the home they loved so well. In honor of children whose heritage is their fallen fathert;' heroic name. "In honor of men and women who ministered to the hurt and dying. But chiefly, God, in honor of men who counted not their lives dear unto themselves when their country needed them. Tho.se alike who sleep beside the dust of their kindred or under the salt sea, or in nameless graves where only Thine angels stand .sentinels till the reveille of the resurrection morning. "Protect it and let it endure, and unto the latest generation may its benign influence be for the education of the citizen, for the honor of civil life, for the advancement of comforting peace throughout all the earth, for the blessing of humanity and for the furtherance of Thy kingdom upon the earth. "Hear us, God, and may the abiding presence of the Dear Redeemer abundantly bless and cheer us, forever and forever, AMEN." Remarks by Major John S. Hair, general manager: "Comrades, ladies and gentlemen — 'Veni, vidi, vici.' The unexpected has happened. The nine-year-old foundation has really been utilized, and as 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' hereafter Memorial Day will have the inspiration of this mute tribute in everlasting rock, for an abiding comfort and soothing consolation. "The state, the city and the people entru.sted us with their money, and the accounting is this beautiful structure. Beautiful, historical, sub- 26 p. E. HATCH Treasurer Citizens Monument Association stantial. Worthy memorial to the man, and lasting tribute to the Vet- erans of the civil war. "The multitude of duties devolved upon the management of this great undertaking, made a detailed report simply impossible. You have a brief history of events printed in the program ; read it and be satisfied. "I simply desire in this public manner to extend to the members of the committee ; to the lady members of the Auxiliaries and to all who con- tributed to the success of this enterprise, my sincere thanks of apprecia- tion ; and may we all live many years and feel glad that our names are on the roll of honor and that we aided in building the ABRAHAM LINCOLN, G. A. R. MONUMENT at Long Beach. Presentation of the Monument to the Municipality of the City of Long Beach Colonel James M. Emery, secretary of the Citizens' Monument Asso- ciation, delivered the speech of presentation by which the monument was turned over to the municipality of Long Beach. He said : "It is a delightful pleasure, and I am glad to be able to participate in these memorial ceremonies this afternoon. Continuing the very appro- priate selections from holy writ, by the lady associate members of the com- mittee, I could properly quote from the book of Psalms, wherein King David declares that: 'Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other.' For the great emancipator was the embodiment of truth and mercy, and the faultless testimonies from his fluent pen, stand out in glittering evidences of profound thought, in his invocations for peace and righteousness among the people. "It was he who said: 'I am not always bound to succeed, but I am always bound to do right.' The brief historical report by the general man- ager. Major Hair, shows a very great success where grave doubts were predicted; but upon the basis of doing right we have the crowning results of an unfaltering faith in, and unflinching loyalty to a patriotic cause. And while we feel assured that this memorial will stand for ages, we also predict, as the years roll on, an increasing love of memory for the man, and a more loyal devotion to the union, for which he gave his full measure of devotion. "This beautiful monument, surmounted with the sublime statue of the man who declared in prophecy long since fulfilled, that: 'The mystic cords of memory stretching from every battle field and patriot grave, to every living heart and hearthstone, all over our land, will yet swell the chorus of the union, when touched, as they surely will be, by the better angels of our nature.' This glorious tribute in granite, to him who is fore- most in our minds and hearts today ; Abraham Lincoln — indeed, 'belongs to the ages.' This awe-inspiring representation of the greatest American, has been achieved and the merited distinction of form and features from choicest material as designed by Augustus St. Gaudens, has been attained, by an unswerving fidelity to the principles of artistry, assuring the pro- duction of a memorial that would not only endure the ravages of time, but stand the severe test of criticism, and become an object lesson of possi- bilities and higher ideals to the youth of our land. "It has been avowed that the boys and girls, graduating from our schools of learning, the teacher of youth and leaders in public thought, if they are ever prepared to teach the history of war for the union, so as to render adequate honor to its martyrs and heroes, and at the same time im- 29 press the obvious moral to be drawn therefrom, must derive their knowl- edge from personal reminiscences and these historical events, made pos- sible by those who were participants in the awful struggle, and active suf- ferers from the results of that patriotic and meritorious endeavor. "The roll of honor will disabuse the mind of any pretense whatever, for making this monument simply a local shrine of patriotism. The great state of California heads the list with the largest donation. While our own municipality stands next in this regard, the nearly four hundred contributors from the 'rank and file' are located all over our fair domain. Mr. Lincoln had an abiding faith in the integrity of the populace, and once remarked that: 'God must love the people who are poor, for he made so many of them.' And while he himself was poor in this world's goods and nature sought to keep him in straightened circumstances, as the smoke of battle soars above the combat; as this beautiful statue towers above the foliage at our feet; so the name ABRAHAM LINCOLN with the com- bined vigor of his native attributes stands out in majestic grandeur and a loyal people crown him the greatest American. While the distinctive honor of guardian has fallen to our portion for all time, it is also one of the cardinal principles, that as authorized custodi- ans of this hallowed trust, we are to fully appreciate the more than im- plied responsibility, in affording at all times, no less trustworthy guardian- ship than the municipality of the city of Long Beach .and may the fair escutcheon of this successful administration, shine with greater brilliancy, emblazoned by this highly privileged and thrice memorable accountability. "With these brief remarks, your honor, it affords me very great pleasure, in behalf of the Citizens' Monument association, to give into your care and keeping, this hallowed memorial to Abraham Lincoln dedi- cated to the Veterans of the civil war. And we feel confident that you will accept it as a most sacred trust. And at the expiration of your official term, that you will impress upon the minds of your successors in office, the magnitude of its import, and supreme necessity of prudential vigilance in the exercise of their official obligations relating thereto. Mayor Whealton, in accepting the monument for Long Beach, spoke as follows: "This is indeed a glorious day. It is an occasion rich in memories and pregnant with prophecy. Beauty attends this effort at civic embellish- ment. Loyalty echoes loudly in this expression of patriotism. Reverence pervades this commemoration ceremony. Every thought and deed con- summated in this hour and in this place, makes this day more resplendent than many that lend luster to the galaxy of our municipal firmament. "The pleasant duty of accepting this monument on behalf of the city of Long Beach places upon me an overwhelming honor that brings a sense of personal unworthiness. Position alone justifies my participation here where official duty becomes identified with the momentous destiny, where worth is measured by world-wide wonder and crowning achievement is at- tuned with praise inexpressible. "In voicing our gratitude for this delightful consummation, we would first mention the state of California. While we regret that Governor Johnson could not be present, we are delighted to welcome his worthy sub- stitute — our honorable lieutenant governor, .John M. Eshleman. To you, sir, Long Beach tenders its profound thanks for the state's generosity. 30 X O X r O I > This is the first time the state has extended financial co-operation to- ward a movement or improvement in Long Beach. This was brought about largely through the untiring efforts of our fellow citizen, State Assembly- man Joseph A. Rominger, who introduced and procured the passage of the appropriation bill in spite of most discouraging circumstances. Our state senator Hon. Prescott F. Cogswell, who disregarded all party lines for the merit of the cause, rendered timely service in the enactment of the measure. We appreciate the honor the governor has done our city by sign- ing the bill and thus permitting the state to take part in honoring Lincoln and the Veterans of the civil war. This manifestation of state interest and aid in our civic affairs strengthens our common ties of fealty and citizenship. It says to the nation that Long Beach has attempted a work great enough to justify our great state's assistance. By it California pays tribute to his greatness and venerates the veteran with its mag- nanimity. Because you join us in our devotion at this shrine — honoring those we honor and commemorating those we love — we deeply appreciate the gift you have so generously laid upon this altar and tender to the state, through you, Mr. Lieutenant Governor, a city's heartfelt gratitude. "To all who participated in the perfection of the plans and purposes here visualized, the city is grateful. Our city council has testified to its belief in the merit of the movement by a contribution on behalf of the city. The honor roll reposing within the monument is too long fcr notation here but it shows a widespread acceptance of the opportunity to contribute by many of our citizens and organizations. Mrs. Fannie C. Archer, whose fervid patriotism and civic pride first began the movement to erect a G. A. R. Monument — as briefly told in the program of the day — is entitled to the city's thanks and congratulations. The monument committee has worked hard and faithfully. Colonel J. M. Emery and Major J. S. Hair have done excellent and efficient service and have borne sacrifice gladly to accomplish these results. Major Hair has made the project a success through his management and his never-failing confidence in the possi- bility of its accomplishment, backed by his personal interest, his means and his time. Our pride in the result is great enough to crown every brow with the laurel wreath of victory, bestowed with the city's gratitude. The work is a credit to all. The honor is great enough for all and the city lavishly thanks you for the splendor of this munificence. 'The city accepts this memorial to the Veterans of the civil war and is honored beyond measure by honoring those to whom unmeasured honor is due. Its broad foundation rests upon the valor of both victor and van- quished. Its lofty purpose lifts all hearts to the heights of patriotic comradeship. Its cap-stone marks the summit of triumphant union and beneficent freedom. A half century intervenes between this day and his lamented, fatal hour. Fifty years ago our nation was bathed in blood and tears. We stepped from the trenches of war into the paths of peace. We have re- builded a nation amidst desolation and reunited a people into inseparable union. "You men of the south have seen our southland rise in beauty and splendor from the fields where bled your valor. Today it is humming with industry, buzzing with business, glad in its restoration and forever freed from the curse of slavery. You men of the north have lived to wit- ness the growth and progress of a nation unparalleled in history — surpass- ing your fondest dreams and aspirations. The half century intervening between the civil war and this day marks fifty years of growth in national 33 vigor and prowess until today our nation is not only one of those of the earth, but promises to be the leader among them all in the cause of peace and as the arbiter of war. What a splendid recompense for your sacrifice ! History has written your brave deeds in the imperishable letters of gold which can never be forgotten and all the grateful tributes that this and the coming generations pay you or your memory cannot fully compensate your 'full measure of devotion.' "You veterans and your many comrades for whom we have here heard the muffled drum, have graced our city with your citizenship. You have ever held high the standard of civic morals, life and progress. You have in- tensified our feeling of civic pride. You have kept burning brilliantly the lights of loyalty and the fires of patriotism in our midst. Now you ioin with us in homage to him whom the south holds as her best friend^the north cherishes as her most favored son — the union and humanity loves as the friend of freedom. Long may this memorial stand a monunient to your worth and valor! You could not find a more fitting testimonial or bequeath a richer heritage to the nation. History does not afford a more beautiful e.xample among men. Time does not furnish a more potent prototype of patriotism. Long may you linger among us, cherished and venerated! Long may the flowers bloom about your low green tents at the final bivouac ! " 'When the mossy marbles rest Upon the lips that you have pressed, in their bloom. And your names we love so dear Have been carved for many a year, on the tomb,' may the mute eloquence of this statue move us to like devotion and like endeavor. But when flowers shall have faded and granite shall have crumbled, may there still remain, glorious, invincible and inseparable, the union which you gave so much to save. "We accept this monument and memorial as a municipal inspiration. Here let us bring our children to learn the story of him who mastered adversity in spite of the greatest obscurity and the keenest poverty. Let us tell them of his abiding faith in God and humanity, that they may know from his life that the path of honor in our land is bordered by virtue and scented with service. Here let the citizen come for inspiration in civic duty and know from his example that honest purpose, altruistic motive and fearless fidelity to truth will triumph and be glorified in spite of criti- cism, antagonism or assassination ; for his name is lovingly lisped today by millions while his distractors and defamers are forgotten. A half cen- tury dead, he still lives and here on the nation's far-flung line of empire, we bow in I'everence and gratitude to God for giving Lincoln to the nation. If we can but accept him as a people — take him into our personal and political life, we may hope to rise to the serenity of his service, the glory of his sacrifice and the purity of his patriotism. So may we join the ever-swelling anthem of those great souls who have led the world into the better and the brighter day — echoing and re-echoing the chorus that: " 'Because right is right, to follow right were wisdom in the scorn of consequence.' " Selection — Stanton Post G. A. R. Drum Corps, Los Angeles. 34 COL. JAMES M. EMERY (G. H. Thomas Post 5, G. A. R. Chicago) Secretary Citizens Monument Association Assemblyman Joseph A. Rominger, in a Brief but Timely Speech Intro- duced Lieutenant Governor John M. Eshleman, who was Present to Represent the State of California. Governor Eshleman Spoke as Follows: "Over a century ago this man was born in a hovel ; a half century ago he died the most powerful ruler of his time. "Today we honor ourselves by honoring him, not because he made the hard climb from poverty to power but because he forgot not the lowly place whence he came; because he thought always of the labors of the oppressed, the tears of the afflicted. His power given him by a great people he Icnew was only his in trust for that people, and forgetting him- self, oblivious to the pomp and glory of the places of the mighty, he gave himself with all his magnificent courage to the cause of a divided and sorrowing people. Fifty years gone, today we honor him because his was the struggle for the weak. We erect to him monuments because with his vision he saw that the problem of government is the problem of humanity and that men and women and children are its chief concern. "And this pile of stone which we today dedicate is lifeless and mean- ingless were it not that in our hearts he built his monument of everlasting recollection ; the love of a free people to a mighty man who used his power for humanity's good. And the battles that were fought by those of you who followed him in the great conflict were fought that we who now live could the better fight and win the battles of peace ; that we now in this peaceful land with the world resounding with the din of war might work on to the more important conquests of peace ; those conquests that must be won to make humanity better and happier upon the earth. "To you, young men, sons of the sires who have in peace and war alike brought this great nation to this day of accomplishment, the life of this one must be an inspiration. His life was lived, his struggle made, his work done for the weak and not the strong. And for those who name his name and think only of our splendid cities, our rich lands, our power and our magnificence, he has no message. His appeal is for the poor and the outcast, the children in factories, the women in the sweatshops, the miner in his tomb of toil. And you young men of today see that you get his message aright, see that you hark not to the cynical preacher of pros- perity, beware that you understand that man is more important than that upon which he feeds. And while the stately building, the magnificent church, the smiling and productive acres are much to be desired, look al- ways to find your problem of government in the shadow of the sky- scraper ; in the hovel hard by the church. "You people of Long Beach, on behalf of the state I congratulate you on the spirit which prompted this event we here celebrate. Especially do I congratulate you that in choosing those whom you would honor, you have chosen Lincoln and those who fought with him for the oppressed of that time, and here in your prosperous and beautiful city may this rugged face, graven in the granite of our hills remind you of the oppressed of today who cry out to you now as they did to him then for aid and comfort. 37 MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF THEE My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountain side Let freedom ring. My native country, thee. Land of the noble free. Thy name I love ; I love thy rocks and rills. Thy woods and templed hills ; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake ; Let all that breathe partake ; Let rocks their silence bi-eak. The sound prolong. Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty. To Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. 38 MASTER JOHN WALTER HAIR, Jr. Who drew the cord that unveiled the monument, is a son of Mr. John W. Hair, and grandson of Major John S. Hair. He was born November 16, 1908, at South Haven, Michigan. Benediction — Past Chaplain Rev. L. W. Archer. The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee; and to his name be the glory for- ever and ever. Amen ! National Salute of 21 Guns by U. S. S. Chattanooga in Honor of Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Secretary of the Navy Daniels sent the United States cruiser Chatta- nooga, commanded by Thomas J. Senn, to participate in the unveiling, and fire a national salute of twenty-one guns, and twenty-one guns as a salute in honor of the president. Commander Senn was present at the un- veiling. Banquet at Hotel Virginia At six o'clock the Citizens Monument Association committee with many visiting comrades and the officers of the U. S. S. gunboat Chattanoo- ga, were banqueted by Major Hair and Colonel Emery at the Hotel Vir- ginia, where an informal "Camp-fire" maintained until the regular cere- monies at the Auditorium at 8 o'clock. Chairman Wilcox presided at the latter meeting and the "Feast of reason and flow of soul" characterized the enthusiasm that prevailed until the lateness of the hour compelled visiting comrades and others to catch the outgoing trains for home. "Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground" was sung by the vast audience, when Chaplain-in-Chief Nave pronounced the benediction and the largest gathering of patriotic citizens on record at Long Beach, reluctantly said "Goodnight," and the greatest event on the Pacific slope became a thing of the past. But the Monument stands as a splendid tribute to the patriotism of a loyal people. Rominger Assembly Bill The Joseph A. Rominger Assembly Bill 519, the appropriation from the state of California to the monument fund, was introduced by As- semblyman Rominger, January 21, 1915. Passed May 9 and signed by Governor Johnson June 12. George W. Wilcox, L. W. Archer and H. C. Russell of Long Beach Post 181, G. A. R. were named in the bill as monu- ment commissioners. Louis N. Whealton, John S. Hair and James M. Emery, were appointed commissioners by the Governor, their commissions being signed June 30, 1915. 43 Letters of Regret Letters of regret couched in language of deep appreciation were re- ceived from : Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Joseph Daniels, Secretary of the United States Navy. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Acting Secretary of the Navy. T. B. Howard, Admiral U. S. Navy, in command U. S. Pacific Fleet. Samuel E. W. Kittelle, Commander U. S. S. Maryland. D. J. Palmer, Commander-in-Chief, G. A. R. Hiram W. Johnson, Governor of California. John D. Works, U. S. Senator. James D. Phelan, U. S. Senator. Charles H. Randall, Congressman. William D. Stephens, Congressman. Robert T. Lincoln, Chicago Illinois. James R. Mann, Congressman, Illinois. L. A. Hoskins, Managing Editor, Los Angeles Express-Tribune. Elaborate and Impressive Ceremonies Carried Out With Never a Hitch in the Splendidly Arranged Program. With hearts all ablaze for ultimate success, after six months of active labor, it is most gratifying to look upon the successful consummation of the patriotic enterprise. Whatever may have occupied the minds of the average citizen regarding the monument project, the all absorbing medita- tion with the active members of the committee can be written in one word— SUCCESS ! It was their diet by day, their dreams at night. "Suc- cess and happy victory," was the slogan, and an indomitable courage led them to a victory that is glorious. And this victory has been universal ; we would not have had it otherwise. In this regard "what blesses one blesses all," and in the language of another, Long Beach went shrieking mad with patriotism and more than fifty thousand people shouted and yelled them- selves hoarse and threw their hats into the air as the big guns boomed from the U. S. S. Chattanooga and the sirens roared their message to the world in honor of the unveiling of the Abraham Lincoln memorial. When the flag was flung to the breeze and the cannons barked the presidential salute from the cruiser lying at anchor in the offing, the Stars and Stripes were thrown back gracefully from the figure of our martyred president and a cry went up from the vast throng of people assembled in the park ; moving picture artists frantically operated their machines mounted on the housetops and the irrepressible young America, short of stature, but "long" in enterprise and adaptability, climbed a telephone pole in order that he might see it all. Reaching across the span of fifty years from 1865 to 1915 the spirit of the great-hearted Lincoln touched Long Beach as never before, as the re- sult of the ceremonies incident to the unveiling of this magnificent and en- during memorial, melting the hearts of its citizens and welding them into a band of loyal and true-hearted patriots, with but one thought and one emotion — love of country, love of flag and reverence for its first and fore- most citizen. The celebration was worthy its hero. The day was ideal and the occasion will long be remembered by those who witnessed the ceremony. 44 HON. JOSEPH A. ROMINGER Assemblyman Seventieth District The Grand Army of the Republic Just now while so much is being said about the perpetuation of the Grand Armj^ of the Republic, the following from "The American Order of Nobility," seems to be appropo: "No child can be born into it; no proclamation of President, edict of King or Czar can command admission ; no university or institution of learn- ing can issue a diploma authorizing its holder to enter ; no act of Congress or Parliament secures recognition ; the wealth of a Vanderbilt cannot pur- chase the position ; its doors swing open only upon presentation of the bit of paper, torn, worn, begrimed it may be, which certifies to an honorable discharge from the armies or navies of the Nation during the war against rebellion ;" and, unlike any other association, no "new blood" can come in. There are no growing ranks from which recruits can be drawn into the Grand Army of the Republic. With the consummation of peace through victory its rolls were closed forever. Its lines are steadily and swiftly growing thinner, and the ceaseless tramp of its columns is with ever-lessen- ing tread ; the gaps in the picket line grow wider, day by day details are made from the reserve, summoned into the shadowy regions, to return to touch elbows no more, until by and by only a solitary sentinel shall stand guard waiting till the bugle call from beyond shall muster out the last com- rade of the Grand Army of the Republic. Flag Day Inspiration Flag Day ! There is inspiration in the words, and the day itself is be- coming a recognized time for patriotic observance. One hundred and thirty-six years ago, in the fair month of June, our Flag was born, and its coming brought to the world a promise of government by the people, which has been in great measure realized, for our growth in civilization and power has been without parallel. With the years have come honors and prestige and reverence such as few banners have received. Its stripes have been drenched with the blood of patriots, its stars have been wrenched and torn with sectional strife, yet it has never known defeat, never been trailed in the dust in dishonor, and through all its periods of storm and stress not a star has been missing from its azure field. Today it waves over a vast country, which knows no North, no South, no East, no West — one Nation, reunited and invincible. Beautiful though it is, it is not alone the beauty of our Flag which ap- peals so strongly to the beholder ; it is the human interest which it holds, the possibilities it embodies and the hopes it symbolizes. Coming into ex- istence when our Nation was young, it has stood throughout for all that is best in our history. At times dark shadows have lurked beneath its folds, and there are abuses yet to be corrected, wrongs to be righted, but the story of the Flag and of those who have upheld it is one of progress and achievement. We are sometimes accused of flaunting our Flag. Far be it from our thought to do so ; but on the natal day of Old Glory we would place it high above all, to gleam and ripple and float, until, beholding it in its majesty and supremacy, we take to our hearts its lessons of patriotism, and with renewed courage determine to spare no efi'ort to make this the best country on earth, the complete fulfillment of the forefathers' dreams. — National Association of Patriotic Instructors. 47 Abraham Lincoln And so they buried Lincoln? Strange and vain, Have any creatures tiiought of Lincoln hid In any vault, 'neath any coffin lid, In all the years since that wild Spring of pain ? 'Tis false! He never in the grave hath lain. You could not bury him, altho you slid Upon his clay the Cheops Pyramid, Or heaped it with the rocky mountain chain. They slew themselves — they but set Lincoln free. In all the earth his great heart beats as strong — Shall beat, while pulses throb to chivalry. And burn with hate of tyranny and wrong. Whoever will, may find him anywhere Save in the tomb. Not there — He is not there. — Jas. McKay. 48 HON. JOHN MORTON ESHLEMAN Lieutenant Governor California H Z k! O G m o O r H H z < Z o MRS. CARRIE J. DRAKE The Builder of the Foundation of the Lincoln G. A. R. Monument Grand Army of the Republic National Commanders Encampment at Date *B. F. Stevenson Indianapolis 1866 *S. A. Hurlbut Philadelphia 1867 *John A. Logan Philadelphia 1868 John A. Logan Cincinnati 1869 John A. Logan Washington 1870 *Ambrose E. Burnside Boston 1871 Ambrose E. Burnside Cleveland 1872 *Charles Devens New Haven 1873 Charles Devens Harrisburg 1874 *John F. Hartranft Chicago 1875 John F. Hartranft Philadelphia 1876 John F. Hartranft Providence 1877 *John C. Robinson Springfield 1878 *William Earnshaw Albany 1879 *Louis Wagner Dayton 1880 *George S. Merrill Indianapolis 1881 *Paul Van Dervort Baltimore 1882 Robert B. Beath Denver 1883 *John S. Kountz Minneapolis 1884 Samuel S. Burdett Portland 1885 *Lucius Fairchild San Francisco 1886 * John P. Rea St. Louis 1887 William Warner Columbus 1888 *Russell A. Alger Milwaukee 1889 *Wheelock G. Veazey Boston 1890 * John Palmer Detroit 1891 A. G. Weissert Washington 1892 *J. G. B. Adams Indianapolis 1893 *Thomas G. Lawler Pittsburg 1894 *Ivan N. Walker Louisville 1895 T. S. Clarkson St. Paul 1896 *John P. S. Gobin Buffalo 1897 * James A. Sexton Cincinnati 1898 W. C. Johnson Philadelphia 1899 *Albert D. Shaw Philadelphia 1899 Leo Rassieur Chicago 1900 Ell Torrance Cleveland 1901 Thomas J. Stewart Washington 1902 John C. Black San Francisco 1903 *Wilmon M. Blackmar Boston 1904 John R. King Denver 1905 James Tanner Denver 1905 Robert B. Brown Minneapolis 1906 Charles G. Burton Saratoga 1907 *Henry M. Nevius Toledo 1908 S. R. Van Sant Salt Lake 1909 John E. Gilman Atlantic City 1910 Harvey M. Trimble Rochester 1911 Alfred B. Beers Los Angeles 1912 Washington Gardner Chattanooga 1913 David J. Palmer Detroit 1914 Elias R. Monfort Washington 1915 ^Deceased. Grand Army of the Republic Department C'alil'oinia and Nevada Department Commanders Encampment at Date John F. Miller San Francisco 1867 James Coy San Francisco 1868-1869 *W. L. Campbell San Francisco 1870 W. E. McArthur San Francisco 1871-1872 W. H. Aiken San Francisco 1873 W. H. Aiken Vallejo 1874 *Ed Carlson Sacramento 1875 *A. C. Bagley San Francisco 1876 S. W. Backus San Francisco 1877 *S. P. Ford Sacramento 1878 *S. P. Ford San Francisco 1879 *C. Mason Kinne Oakland 1880 *C. Mason Kinne San Francisco 1881 *W. A. Robinson San Jose 1882 *J. W. Staples San Francisco 1883 *J. M. Davis San Francisco 1884 *R. H. Warfield San Francisco 1885 * W. R. Smedberg Sacramento 1886 *E. S. Salomon Los Angeles 1887 *T. H. Goodman Santa Rosa 1888 *George E. Card Stockton 1889 *A. J. Buckles San Jose 1890 *W. H. L. Barnes Santa Cruz 1891 J. B. Fuller Fresno 1892 E. C. Seymour Los Angeles 1893 J. M. Walling Oakland 1894 C. E. Wilson Sacramento 1895 T. C. Masteller Santa Cruz 1896 N. P. Chipman Salinas 1897 *Sol Cahen Nevada City 1898 *A. F. Dill San Diego 1899 George M. Mott San Luis Obispo 1900 *George Stone Pacific Grove 1901 *W. G. Hawley Hanford 1902 *William R. Shafter San Francisco 1903 C. T. Rice Los Angeles 1904 W. W. Russell Marysville 1905 William C. Allberger Redding 1906 William G. Waters Santa Barbara 1907 Samuel Merrill Santa Ana 1908 W. S. Daubenspeck Pasadena 1909 E. L. Hawk Oakland 1910 H. V. Parker Fresno 1911 W. R. Thomas Stockton 1912 G. M. Stormont Reno 1913 B. B. Tuttle San Diego 1914 H. P. Thompson San Jose 1915 *Deceased. 56 CAPTAIN SAMUEL SCOTT HAMMITT (Staff of Generals Crook, Haves. McKinley and Tiirchin) Asst. to General Manager Citizens Monument Association GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Department of California and Nevada Long Beach Post No. 181 OFFICERS OF THE POST, 1916 Commander G. W. Grannis Sr. Vice Commander H. C. Russell Jr. Vice Commander J. P. Carlin Quartermaster L. B. Palmer Officer of the Day J. W. Day Officer of the Guard S. T. Fortney Surgeon H. W. Hyde Chaplain J. R. Milner Adjutant Wm. R. Tunison Patriotic Instructor Rev. W. G. Cowan Past Commanders Clewett, C. C. Parish, J. G. Highley, H. H. Sovereign, D. A. Gill, H. Z. Higley, H. H. Dunn, Jas. Bonner, C. W. Spooner, E. D. Butts, D. R. Palmer, L. B. Cowan, W. G. Freeby, J. C. Lincoln, T. W. W'lcox. Geo. W. Baker, J. C. Brown, B. Finch, G. A. Merrill, Samuel Hall, A. E. Grannis, G. W. ROSTER OF THE POST Armstrong, J. H Co. F, 12th Ohio Inft. Adams, J. B Co. C, 6th Mo. Inft. Acker, N. E Sturgis Rifle, 111. Inft. Anderson, C. H Co. K, 25th Wis.Inft. Archer, L. W Co. K, 21st Iowa Inft. Andrews, H. G Co. H, 57th Ind. Inft. Allebach, W. F Co. E, 129th Pa. Inft. Allebauch, Frank Co. I, 48th Pa. Inft. Alverson, Jas. M Co. I, 1st Wis. Inft. Aspinwall, N. P Co. F, 11th Pa. Cavalry Bartz, Aug Co. H, 146th 111. Inft. Baggart, Fred Co. M, 2nd 111. Lt. Art. Bangham, J. T Co. B, 57th Ind. Inft. Brown, Barney Co. B, 66th Ohio Inft. Brown, Jno. B Co. G, 166th Ohio Inft. Brown, J. J Co. E, 36th Ohio Inft. Bartow, J. V Co. G, 36th Wis. Inft. Bergen, C. C Co. I, 10th Min. Inft. Baker, Wm. J Co. F, 25th Mo. Inft., Co. D, 1st Mo. Eng. Barnett, H. M Co. H, 152nd 111. Inft. Binkley, D. H Co. F, 10th N. Y. Cavalry Barber, James W Co. F, 18th Mich. Inft. Beauchamp, G. W Co. K, 6th Ind. Cavalry Bri.sbin, H. A Co. K, 1st Wis. Cavalry Bodkin, H. S Co. K, 2nd Mo. Inft. Briggs, H. S Co. K, 1st Wis. Cav., Co. H, 12th Iowa Inft. 59 Boggs, W. F Co. K, 11th 111. Inft. Boggs, J. W Co. H, 68th and 70th 111. Inft. Bolin, J.J Co. A, 39th Mo. Inft. Brewer, S. R Co. A, 32nd 111. Inft. Brockman, E. B Co. T, 2nd Mo. Cavalrv Buck, J. F Co. C, 65th Ohio Inft. Burkhart, J. F Co. C, 2nd Minn. Inft. Buchanan, W. C Co. C, 36th 111. Inft. Bunce, Wesley Co. F, 13th Iowa Inft. Bates, W. W Co. B, 137th Pa. Inft. Bates, David Co. K, 7th Iowa Inft. Byram, Jas. J Co. I. 2nd Mo. Inft. Carlton, R. M Co. F. 45th Ohio Inft. Carlin, J. P Co. E, 125th Ohio Inft. Case, A. P Co. A, 2nd Minn. Inft. Carver, W. I Co. I, 5th Wis. Inft. Camerow, Frank Co. A, 144th 111. Inft. Clark, P. A Co. C, 5th N. Y. Art. Clark, E. H Co. I, 3.5th Wis. Inft. Chandler, A.sa Co. H, 79th Ohio Inft. Chapman, T. C Co. H, 110th Ohio Inft. Chapman 0. G Co. A, 110th N. Y. Inft. Clinton, Fay 144th Ohio Inft. Clinton, Henry Co. I, 2nd Minn. Inft. Chilso, Jno. G Co. K, 10th Kan.Inft. Claxton, Wm. A Co. K, 53rd Ind. Inft. Clewett, C. C Co. B, 11th Wis. Inft. Combs, Stephen A Co. D, 25th Mass. Cavalry Cowman, D. F Co. B, 83rd 111. Inft. Connor, J. D Co. I, 9th Kan. Cavalry Coombs, M. R 3rd Wis. Cavalry Cowman, J. W Co. C, 81st Ohio Inft. Coleman, Jeph Co. K, 5th Mo. State Militia Conkle, N. F Co. G, 86th Ohio Inft. Cook, C. B Co. G, 104th 111. Inft. Colby, S. F Co. ^, 13th Wis. Inft. Cowan, W. G Co. H, 140th Pa. Inft. Coe R A Co. F, 157th N. Y. Inft. Covert, W. H Co. C, 126th N. Y. Inft. Corey, D. R Co. F, 13th Mich. Inft. Cree, J. P Co. C, 9th Pa. Cavalry Cresswell, J. M Co. D, 1st Iowa Cavalry Cuthburt, W. L 83rd 111. Inft. Curtz, Louis Co. F, 24th Iowa Inft. Cunning, T. J Co. K, 24th Ohio Inft. Darrow, G. H Co. D, 38th 111. Inft. Day, H. S. C Co. B, 6th Ohio Inft. Day! J. W. Co. D, 1st Colo. Cavalry Davis R M Hth Maine Cavalry Davis' J "P " " Co. E, 17th Pa. Inft. Davis! j'. W..' .' Co. C, 104th 111. Inft. De Groat, W. J Co. G, 433rd Wis. Inft. 60 m 5 p 3 - H ■ c ■ "< P . Davison, M Co. H, 28th Iowa Inft. Davenport, T. F Co. A, 75th Ohio Inft. Denning, W. C Co. M, 9th 111. Cavalry Dewey, Roswell Co. H, 134th 111. Inft. Deck. Jno. W Co. K,' 80th 111. Inft. Din.smore, I.J 11th Wis. Inft. Dockstater, C. B Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. Dresbach, M. R Co. C, 2nd Minn. Inft. Dunn, J. S Co. H, 25th Ohio Inft. Durham, Wm 43rd Ind. Inft. Durkey, Harvey Co. F, 40th Wis. Inft. Dunton, B. A 16th Mass. Lt. Art. Eno, I. L Co. I, 77th 111. Inft. East, Thomas B Co. H, 50th 111. Inft., Co. E, 16th 111. Inft. Easter, W. S Co. C, 70th Ohio Inft. Edington, Thos. J 44th Iowa Inft. Emery, J. T Co. I, 17th Ind. Inft. Erwin, J. M Co. G, 16th Ohio Inft. Evans, J. H Co. E, 56th Ohio Inft. Farrington, G. W Co. C, 2nd Wis. Cavalry Farrington, W. R Co. K, 2nd Vt. Inft., Co. L, 2nd Mo. Cavalry Felt, Seth C Co. E, 7th Mich. Inft. Finch, Geo. A Co. K, 39th Wis. Inft. Fitkin, Thomas Co. L, 1st Iowa Inft. Florida, Milton Co. B, 35th N. Y. Inft. Fogg, J. S 12th Maine Inft. Fortney, S. M Co. B, 4th West Va. Cavalry Fullager, Wm Co. D, 168th N. Y. Inft. Garvin, C. A Co. C, 2nd Wis. Inft. Gates, Henry Co. I, 48th Ind. Inft. Gazbrook, J Co. C, 126 111. Inft. Gettv, Jno Co. I, 12th Ind. Inft. Getter, M. E Co. I, 12th Ind. Inft. Graves, S. D Co. G, 886th 111. Inft, Co. C, 41st Wis. Inft. Graves, S. A 12th Mo. Inft. Givens, J. W 80th Ohio Inft. Glassf ord, J. M Co. A, 87th Ind. Inft. Grant, B. A Co. A, 45th Iowa Inft. Green, A. R Co. K, 1st R. Island Inft. Graham, Wm. H Grannis, G. W Co. E, 193rd Pa. Inft. Hall, A. E Ind. Rifle Co. detached Hammett, S. S 36th Ohio Inft. Hart, J. J 1st N. Y. Lt. Art. Haskins, J. C 1st R. Island Art. Harley, Robert Co. F, 63rd N. Y. Inft Hakes, Ellis Co. E, 77th 111. Inft. Hardy, Albert Co. K, 100th 111. Inft. Harris, R. P IWth Kan. Inft. Hamilton, W. F Co. G, 42nd Mo. Inft. Hamlet, J. M Hanchett, E.J Co. F, 2nd N. Y. Cavalry 63 Hamil, Phil Ham, Geo. A 144th 111. Inft. Hanchett, E.J Herman, John Co. I, 64th Ohio Inft. Higley, H. H Co. E, 15th Iowa Inft. Hinkle, Peter Co. A. 107th Pa. Hoffman, A. P Co. A, 132nd 111. Inft. Holmes, Chas Co. B, 2nd Mass. Hollister, S. S Co. F, 12th Missouri Hoge, L. G Co. F, 21st Ohno Inft. Hodge, S. P , Co. F, 14th Iowa Inft. Hoxworth, Geo 65th Ohio Hunter, Jos Co. K, 12th 111. Inft. Huling, E Co. E, 164th Ohio Inft. Hyde, H. W Armored Lt. N., No. Carolina Huntington, G. C Co. H, 142nd N. Y. Jacka, E. P Co. F, 41st Wis. Inft. Jackson, H. W Co. I, 32nd N. Y. Inft. .Jones, G. G Co. H, 147th N. Y. Inft. -Johnston, H. P Co. C, 118th Ohio Vol. Inft. Johnson, H. W Co. B, 3rd W. Va. Inft. Johnson, Albert Co. F, 49th Mass. Inft. Johnson, W. R Co. B, 20th Ind. Inft. Kaltenbach. Luther ; Co. F, 12th Iowa Kendrick, A. V Co. A, 33rd Iowa Inft. Kinnard. F. F Co. H, 13th N. Y. Inft. King, Chas. C Co. F, 15th Iowa Inft. Kiger, R Co. K, 4th New Jersey Inft. Kinman, L Co. I, 115th 111. Inft., Co. B, 10th 111. Inft. Kinman, N. T 78th Pa. Inft. Kimball, C. W Co. H, 22nd Mass. Kipp, M. H U. S. Navy Kimball, P. L 112 N. Y. Knock, J. H Co. I, 142nd 111. Kohler, G. D. W Co. P , 2nd Mo. Art. Lambert, LB 24th Iowa Lewis, D. S 54th N. Y. Inft. Lincoln, T. W Co. A, 132nd Ohio Lodge, G. M 137th Ind. Inft. Lyman, C. H 52nd Mass. Inft. Lyman, G. P 1334th 111. Marsh, B. W Co. F, 179th Ohio Mateer, R. W Co. I, 9th Pa. Savalrv Mateer, J. H 70th Ind. Inft. Maxwell, S. W Co. K, 134th Ohio Mc Coffin, A. E Co. H, 889th Ohio McBride, J. L Co. D, 70th 111. McCane, Nelson Co. A, 4th Mo. Cavalry McDaniel, O'Rands Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. McDaniel, Orlando Co. D, 9th Iowa Inft. McGowan, Jno 123rd Iowa Inft. 64 COL. SAMUEL MERRILL Commanding Seventieth Regiment Indiana Infantry "On March to the Sea" U. S. A. Consul General to Calcutta and Past Department Commander California and Nevada McCabe, G. W Merrill, Samuel Co. F, 70th Ind. Medberry, J. W Co. B, 1st Wis. Cavalry Metcalf , Ervin Co. G, 138th 111. Inft. Kinman, N. P 78th Pa. Inft. Minter, H. C 8th N. Y. Cavalry Milner, J. R Cos.A and D 988th Ohio Inft. Miller, Jepth Co. G, 3rd Iowa Inft. Moore, W. E 26th 111. Inft. Morris, J. T 9.5th 111. Inft. Monroe, J. R Co. F, 8th Iowa Cavalry Mosher, Evans Co. E, 10th N. Y. Art. Mounts, Wm. A Co. H, 149th Ind. Montague, A Co. C, 21st Ky. Inft. Mossman, W. H Co. F, 36th 111. Inft. Moraine, R. B Co. E, 39th Iowa Inft. Munger, J. .J Co. D, 7th Mich. Murphy, Thos Co. H, 67th Penn. Inft. Napier, E. E U. S. Navy Neff . Silas C Co. D, 52nd Iowa Inft. Noble, I. .A Co. C, 128th Ohio Inft. Noble, John Co. H, 15th III. Cav. Nolan, T. J Co. H, 148th 111. Inft. Osborne, R. E Co. K, 77th Ohio Inft. Paine, E. C Co. K, 3d 111. Cav. Paine, John E 83d 111. Inft. Palmer, L. B Co. H, 62d 111. Inft. Partsch, E. C Co. G, 82d 111. Inft. Pettis, F. W Co. D, l.st N. Y. Cav. Pearley, H. P Co. A, 3d Maine Inft. Phillips, J. A 47th Mass. Porter, J. R Co. E, 15th Iowa Inft. Patton, W. W 129th Ohio Inft. Pursel, W. J Co I, 55th Ind. Inft. Reese, Jno. A Co. E, 39th Ohio Inft. Reel, H. C 80th Ind. Reed, J. B 34th 111. Inft. Remick, Aug Co. I, 15th Mass. Inft. Richards, J. W U. S. Navy Rockhold, J Co. D, 6th Kan. Cav. Roach, W. S Co. K, 18th Ohio Inft. Russell, A. L Co. B, 21st Mich. Inft. Russell, H. C Co. K, 55th N. Y. Inft. Seamans, W. N Co. G, 7th Iowa Inft. Simons, Geo Co. B, 29th Iowa Inft. Slocum, E Co. C, 9th Minn. Inft. Southworth, G. D. M Co. F, 4th Mich. Inft. Sperry, J. W Co. H, 73d Ohio Inft. Spoor, C. H Co. D, 8th N. Y. Cav. Spencer, H Co. F, 23d Minn. Inft. Smith, J. E Co. K, 15th Iowa Inft. 67 Smith, Abrama Co. D, 10th N. Y. Inft. Stanley, W. C Co. D, 51st Wi.s. Inft. Stevens, W. L Co. B, 110th Penn. Inft. Sweeten, M. H Co. H, 64th N. Y. Inft. Sternkee, Wm Co. D, 29th Wis. Inft. Stephens, O. W Co. D, 3d Mich. Cav. Sweet, 0. W Co. F, 1st Penn. Lt. Art. Taibert, J. F Co. D, 73c] 111. Inft. Taft, G. H Co. A, 110th N. Y. Inft. Taylor, R. H 20th Ind. Inft. Thomas, W. H Co. F, 10th III. Inft. Thomas, D. S 1st Minn. Heavy Art Tibbetts, J. P Co. A. 15th Iowa Inft. Toothacre, C. W Co. M, 4th Iowa Cavalry Trailor, J. M Co. G, 71st 111. Inft. Troth, Jno 5th 111. Cavalry Tunison, W. R Co. B, 88th New Jersev Cavalry Turner, Lyman Co. B, 10th Wis. Inft. Vale, R. A Co. H, 139th 111. Inft. Van Bus Kirk, Jas 88th Ohio Inft. Van Dewater, L. M Co. A, 144th 111. Inft. Walker, Smart Co. I, 32nd 111. S. S. Walters, Adam 1st Mich. Wag-eley, F. M Co. D, 77th Pa. Inft. West, J. D Co. A, 115th Ohio Weaver, Rev. H. D Co. F, 125th 111. Weaver, J. J Co. F, 10th Pa. Inft. Whittaker, S. D Co. I, 2nd Maine Cavalry Wheeler, B. R Co. C, 22nd Mich. Inft. White, W. I Co. H, 12th Maine Inft. Wevmoth, A. G Co. H, 12th Maine Inft. Wickham, F. J Co. 1, 19th 111. Inft. Wilson, J. A Co. D, 988th 111. Inft. Wilson, W. M Co. B, 57th 111 Wilber, F. M Co. A, 13th Wis. Inft. Wirtz, M Co. A, 53rd Wis. Wilcox, Geo. W Co. D Ind., 29th Mich. Inft. Wright, T. B Co. G, l.st W. Va. Inft. Wynn, D. H Ill Ohio Inft. Woodruff, J. L Co. B. 52nd Pa. Inft. Whiting, A. T Co. K, 130th N. Y. Inft. Whiting, P. F Co. K, 130th N. Y. Inft. Wheeler, Samuel Cos. E and F, 1st W. Va. Inft. Young, H. A 81st 111. Inft. Young, J. H 81st 111 Inft. PAST NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Rev. A. V. Kendrick Past National Chaplain Col. Samuel Merrill Past Department Commander Maj. Geo. Hoxworth Past Department Commander Capt. E. D. Spooner Junior Vice Commander 68 W. H. BENNETT Member Citizens Monument Association ROSTER OF OUR NOBLE DEAD Andrews, Daniel Bare, J. M. Beal, E. Bates, Ralph Baker, J. C. Bacon, E. Bagley, Andrew Barton, Elijah Ballinger, Bernard Berry, Mark Bard, J. B. Bettis, F. A. Biddle, Robert Borden, J. E. Bonner, C. W. Brown, James A. Brown, B. B. Brady, Thos. Bradley, E. P. Butts, R. D. Busick, F. M. Caswell, A. C. Carpenter, Albert Camp, D. H. Call, E. W. Combs, Stearn A. Courtney, W. T. Cook, H. A. B. Crabtree, Erward Cunning, T. J. Davis, J. J. Dunn, J. S. Dyer, Emmanuel A. Dusenberry, Wm. Downs, Geo. Ducey, James Durham, Wm. Dunn, James Eaton, C. B. Edmonds, S. M. Eldridge, D. G. Farrington, W. R. Fairbanks, Jno. H. Foote, H. J. Foster, Israel J. Fry, Ed S. Ferguson, Calvin Freeby, J. C. Gandv, W. H. Gill, H. Z. Gibling, Austin Gilbert, Clark S. Givens, W. J. Goodwin, Chas. H. Graves, Eli Hale, Oliver Hart, Jno. Hamble, Phillips Hen, H. H. Herring, J. H. Horton, G. W. Horton, C. C. Sossington, J. E. Hunter, T. F. John, John S. Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Berwick Kidwell, J. W. Kilbourn, S. L. Kendall, W. W. Kinman, N. T. Kenmont, W. F. Lazenby, G. W. Lemon, Wm. Leavitt, M. J. Leighton, H. W. Lewis, E. M. Limbocker, G. W. Liscom, G. W. Lowrey, Phillip Masson, E. Mateer, J. H. Mayes, W. E. Miller, Joseph Morris, J. M. Mull, C. S. Murphy, Wm. Myers, John McBride, B. F. McCaslin, E. S. Morris, Samuel Orr, D. S. Orcott, J. Palmer. Henrv Parish, J. G. Patterson, C. P. Patterson, J. M. Pease, Geo. W. Peters, Emmanuel Pickering, John Porter, W. G. Potter, P. G. Rich, Allen Rogers, F. W. Russell, Ed U. Shafter, Beni. Sill, H. M. Simmons, W. S. Simmons, S. B. Simmons, J. E. Smith, Francis Slingerhand, Jno. A. Snelling, D. P. Sovereign, D. A. Spencer, W. A. Spooner, E. D. 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Vale, Alice Van Vleck, Estella Waldie, Frances E. f Voorhees, Anna B. Walker, Mary A. Watters, Sarah B. Weymouth, Julia A. Webb, Nancy M. Weir, Merta West, Nann M. Wheeler, Martha M. Wilber, Sarah Wilcox, Louisa C. Wilcox, Sarah M. Williams, Catherine M. Williams, Mary M. Willows, Elizabeth Wallis, Ella Willows, Gertrude D. , „, ._-._, . Wilson, Abby E. Simpson, Bertie Lambert Whitmore, Mamie E. Slocum, Minnie E. Whittier, Minerva Stevens, Anna H. Young, Mattie J. Siebert, Dora Young, Margaret Shuborgh, Mary C. Young, Lydia C. Sellick, Virginia (All G. A. R. Member.s are Honorary Members of the W. R. C.) 74 ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIRCLE NO. 44 (Ladies of the G. A. R.) Department California and Nevada MRS. SALLIE C. SPOONER OFFICERS, 1915 Sallie C. Spooner President Rose Dusenberry Senior Vice President Ella P. Crooks Junior Vice President Therra H. East Chaplain Lillian M. Harris Treasurer Jennie Holton Secretary Esther Sperry Conductor Eleanor Gallup Assistant Conductor Harriett E. Brewer Guard Cynthia E. McDaniel Assistant Guard Florence Pettes Patriotic Instructor Kittie Shallenberger Musician 77 MEMBERS Alder, Emily Bailey, Lorinda Backman, Nancy Bartz, Flora Bates, Linda Bassett, Carrie Benefield, Lydia Bissell, Charlotte Bonner, Mary R. Brewer, Harriet E. Brown, Mary B. Butts, Mary A. Bodkin, Anna E. Bowman, Ethel H. Bowman, Lenora Burk, Nettie Byrum, Carrie Carter, Viola M. Chapman, Adeline Clark, Jennie Cramer, Amanda Crapo, Belle Crooks, Ella P. Dakin, Harriet E. Davis, Lizzie Douglass, Jesse Durham, Rhoda A. Dusenberry, Rose East, Thena H. Emery, Sarah B. Farnum, Mary Farrington, Mattie Ferrell, Mary J. Finch, Theresa S. Fogg, Abbie Forbush, Viola B. Gates, Kate M. Galer, Ruth L Gallup, Eleanor Gilbert, Mary W. Goodrich, Annie M. Gracey, Kate V. Gray, Martha Green, Italia Hall, Ella W. Hall, Emma G. Halley, Geneva Hamble, Amanda Harris, Lillian M. Holton, Jennie L. Huntington, Ellen Inman, Clara C. Jacka, Fannie J. Johnson, Catherine Johnson, Phoeba Johnson. Laura M. Keiser, Olive Kiger, Martha G. Kiff, Dina E. Klussman, Ida M. Leighton. Helen Lindsay, Mary Linbocker, Emily Lovett, Myrtle B. McClellan, Jennie T. McDaniel, Cynthia E. Miller, Mary Milner, H. Medbarry, Mary J. Messenger, Sallie A. Moraine, Elizabeth Napier, Bertha M. Neff, Celia B. Pettes, Florence Pearson, Helen Perrin, Elizabeth Phillips, Lucy Phillips, Mary A. Rockhold, Nannie Rush, Abbie B. Sanders, Laura Sanderson, Lizzie W. Shallenberger, Kittie Sherman, Harriet Simpson, Bertie L. Smith, Belle Smith, Prudence Sperry, Esther Sperry, Bessie Spooner, Sallie C. Stewart. Lucy A. Stoker, Celestine Stanisfer, Julia Talbert, Nancy Thornwaite, Anna M. Turner, Nettie Turrell, Amy S. Thomas, S. D. Treadway, Achsah E. Tunison, Clara M. Van Voohies, Florence Welch, Clara Wells, Mary Waldie, Francis Shaffer Whelchel, Martha J. Wickman, Maria Winchester, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary A. E. Worthen, Mary C. B. Woolverton, Clarissa E. Young, Lydia C. Young, Mattie J. Young, Sadie E. Youel, Eva 78 SONS OF VETERANS Auxiliary No. 1, to Henry W. Lawton Camp No. 11, Long Beach, Department of California and Nevada Officers, 1915 Mrs. Cynthia E. McDaniel President Mrs. Mary Martin Past President Mrs. Ella McCullouch Vice President Mrs. Myrtle Keith Secretary Mrs. Lizzie Fender Chaplain Mrs. Catherine Johnson Treasurer Mrs. Prudence Smith Patriotic Instructor Mrs. Bertha Napier Guide Mrs. Belle Crepo Assistant Guide Mrs. Dora Siebert Musician Mrs. Catherine Spielman Inside Guard Mrs. Mary Hamilton Outside Guard Mrs. Carrie Byrum Color Guard No. 1 Mrs. Margaret E. Strop Color Guard No. 2 Mrs. Mary E. Winter Trustee No. 1 Mrs. Margaret E. Strop Trustee No. 2 Mrs. Fannie C. Archer Trustee No. 3 Mrs. E. H. Cleveland Judge Advocate MEMBERS Adams, Mrs. Mary B. Andrews, Mrs. Florence Atkinson, Miss Mary Baker, Mrs. Kezia Ballard, Mrs. Adelaide Bennett, Mrs. Rose Bergan, Mrs. Nellie Bodkin, Mrs. Annie E. Bunnell, Mrs. Ida J. Byrum, Mrs. Carrie Chapman, Mrs. Emma A. Cushman, Mrs. Helen B. Dilg, Mrs. Emma Desmond, Mrs. M. Duemus, Mrs. Pearl Durham, Mrs. Rhoda Eldred, Mrs. F. R. Fellows, Mrs. DeEtta Fender, Mrs. Lizzie Gallop, Mrs. Nellie Graves, Mrs. Louisa Hall, Miss Mary Hammon, Mrs. Berniece Hamilton, Mrs. Mary Holton, Mrs. Jennie Hollister, Mrs. Mira Hutton, Mrs. Angelina A. Johnson, Mrs. Sarah B. Kellogg, Mrs. L. L. Letto, Mrs. Ella Matison, Miss Kittie McHaskins, Mrs. Addie Minter, Mrs. Mary Petis, Mrs. Florence Reeves, Mrs. Rebecca Rorselot, Mrs. Almira Shrewburg, Mrs. M. Simpson, Mrs. B. L. Stormont, Mrs. Lydia C. Whetmore, Mrs. Mamie Wilcox, Mrs. Sarah M. Woolveston, Mrs. Clairisia 81 LIST OF THOSE WHO DONATED state of California Auxiliary, Woman's Relief Corps. G. A. R. Auxiliary, Abraham Lincoln Circle, Ladies G. A. R. Auxiliary, Sons of Veterans, Cam]) Auxiliary, Veterans' Union (Blue and Gray) Bennett Hardware Co. Busy Bee Drug Co. Clearing House (Seven Banks) Cleveland, E. H., Undertaker City of Long Beach Chamber of Commerce D. A. R.. Gaviota Chapter Detail of Seventh Reg. Natl. Guard of State of California Exchange National Bank Grace M. E. Church Holton & Son, Undertakers .Jevne & Co., H. Long Beach Monument Works Long Beach Improvement Co. Long Beach Drug Co. Long Beach Municipal Band .McFadyen, Edward, Undertaker McKinney Shoe Store Mercantile Company Mottell, J. J., I'ndertaker Mission Garage National Bank Long Beach, The National Guard California Oxford Dentists, The Post 181, G. A. R. Patterson & McQuilkin, Undertakers Pickerill & Clark F'eoples' Ice & Cold Storage Pacific Electric Railroad Press, The City Quality Boot Shop Siianish-American Veterans Telegram, The Virginia Hotel Women's City Clul). Arclier, Rev. L. W. Archer, Mrs. Fannie C. Armstrong, Mrs. J. H. Amson, .1. A. Austin. H. S. Ady. J. H. Atkinson, S. Baker, W. A. Baggert, Fred Bolton, O. B. Barnett, J. B. Brockman, E. A. Brown, Jno. J. Buffum, E. S. Burke, Jas. H. Burke. Mrs. .T. H. Beatty, Wilson H. Boise, Horace Burger, D. B. Burger, Mrs. Martha B. Brown, J. E. Bixby, Mrs. Jotham Jr. Beazell. L. P. Beazell, Mrs. J. F. Bennett, W. H. Brewer, Mrs. Harriet Brockman, Earl L. Brockman, Susan G. Briggs, H. G. Bone, Mrs. A. E. Bixby, Jotham Sr. Ballarde, Mrs. Adelaide Bright, C. E. Bates, W. W. Berry, C. R. Berry, Mrs. C. R. Berry, Harold Berry, Justine Beauchamp, G. W. Brittan, F. E. Brittan, Mrs. F. E. Brittan, Martha Grace Brittan, Esther May Baldwin, R. C. Butts, Mary A. Cuthbert, W. L. Cadwallader, Izola Camp, E. P. Cates, Frank M. Chapman, Mrs. Adilene Case, A. C. Cunning, Thos. J. Cunning, Mrs. Agnes M. Cole, J. W. B. Coleman, Jeptha Cooper, Fred E. -^ Cowman, J. W. Craig, Frank S. Colby, S. F. Crawford, Miss H. E. Combs, Chas. E. Carlin, Ella C. Carr, Mrs. L. W. Cole, Mrs. J. W. B. Chubb, Mrs. J. S. Chapman, O. G. Cook, Wni. M. Cook, Esther S. Clark, Ray C. Cole, J. L. Cronk, Lee Combs, P. Campbell, Eugene C. Campbell, Mrs. E. C. Cowan, Rev. W. G. Cowan, Mrs. Sarah B. Cook, Vivean Covert, W. H. Covert, Mrs. Slyvia R. Covert, Dorothy J. Covert, Wm. Edgar Covert, Miss Sylvia Camp, W. L. Chamberlin, Eugenia R. Drake, Mrs. Carrie Desmond, Walter S. Davis, R. M. Day, H. S. E. Dresbach, M. R. Dubbs, Robt. Dunn, Elvira A. Dunn, Edward C. Dunn, Marion P. Dunn, Harold W. Dunn, Arthur R. Dunn, Arthur Dunn, Catherine M. Downs, Mrs. Geo. Davenport, JHhos. F. Davidson. Moses Davis, Virginia A. Douglass, Mrs. Jessie J. Douglass, Loren Eldon Douglass, Thos. E. Doran, Albert De Doran, Mrs. Zoe Doran, Robt. J. Day, J. Wesley Emery, James M. Emery, Luella Clark Emery, Clark Manley, Jr. Eagle, Mrs. Minnie B. East, T. B. Ellis, Mrs. H. S. Early. Geo. B. East, Mrs. P. H. Felt, F. C. Fortney, S. M. Fortney, Bruce Fortney, Nellie Fortney, Mrs. Nellie Furgerson, R. H. Fallen 82 F. E. BRITTAIN Manager Long Beach Moniinieut Works. Builders of Lincoln Monument :^^n .-^ ■ . ^ i Major Hair, Comn'dr. Senn, Mayor Whealton, Surg. Kerr, Lieut. Wright Fallen, Mrs. Parnham, J. C. Finch, G. A. Fogg, Jno. S. Frasier, F. M. Garvin, C. A. Getty, John Gibson, A. V. Glassford, J. W. Gibson, J. W. Griffin, Chas. Giles, E. M. Gilchrist, J. V. Gilchrist, Ellen M. Gilchrist, Mrs. Ella A. Gardiner, W. J. Glassford, Ellen C. Hair, John S. Hair, Mrs. Jno. S. Hair, John W. Hair, Mrs. Jno. W. Hair, Majorie Hair, John W., Jr. Hyde. H. W. Hancock, Ray A. Hancock, Francis E. Hancock, Laura Hatch, B. C. Hanchett, E. J. Huntington, Geo. C. Hodge, Saml. P. Huber, Fred Huber, Mrs. E. L. Huber, Harry L. Huber, Frdk. E. Home, J. W. Huling, Ed Hammitt, Saml. S. Hammitt, C. S. Hammitt, J. S. R. Hollenstein, A. J. Hughes, Mary E. Hoodenpyl, Geo. Harcher, E. Hawkins, W. J. Hatch, P. E. Hatch, Mrs. Elouise C. Hatch, Eleanor H. Hight, Mrs. Jas. P. Harriman, Mrs. T. G. Higley, H. H. Hollister, Silas S. Hall, W. K. Hatch, J. E. Hatch, Mrs. A. M. Hoxworth, George Hoxworth, Mrs. Martha Haskins, J. C. Haskins, Addie M. C. Haskell, Herbert M. Harvey, G. H. Huntington, Chas. E. IsETCS, Geo. W. Irvine, M. B. Jackson, H. V. James, Forest Lee Johnson, Wm. R. Julian, Wm. B. Judkins, R. D. Jury, Mrs. Maiy Johnson, Pl'.oebe M. Johnson, Johnson, Mrs. Kendricks. Rev. A. V. Ke:iyon, Bre>vster C. Krouse, Henry Klein, Miss Ellyn Lunn, Mrs. Adelaide King, C. C. King, Mrs. Lucinda Knights, Rev. Geo. D. Koehler, F. M. Knock, J, H. Lawson, A. C. Lagrange, F. W. Lodge, G. M. Lee, R. H. Lee, Mrs. Blanche Lewis, D. S. Lukins, Geo. I. Lukins, Mrs. G. I. Lyster, Byron J. Lyster, P. G. Milner, Jas. R. Murphy, W. L. Medbury, J. W. Miller, M. J. Miller, Mrs. M. J. Merrill, Samuel Meteer, Jane A. Meteer, Maude A. Meteer, Katharine Meteer. John Miller, Mrs. J. J. Mayo, Jno. J. O. Murdock, Louis Murdock, Annie Murdock, PauF L. Murdock, Margaret H. Murphy, Maggie Moody, Robt. Meachem, O. G. Merwin, Chas. W. Morrill, C. H. Mitchell, Rev. A. F. Morrison, W. J. Mundell, E. A. Mundell, M. B. Murray. W. W. McClousland, D. L. McClousland, Mrs. D. L. McGirl, Thomas McDaniel, Mrs. C. E. McBride, John L. McFarlin, Robt. W. McFarlin, J. H. McClure, Geo. W. McNerney, Mrs. Josie MacNee, Mrs. June G. MacGahen, A. B. Noble, P. A. Norton, E. E. Norton, Mrs. E. E. Nave, Rev. N. J. Olson, Mrs. Annie Olmstead, K. R. Olmstead, Mrs. Fidelia A. Osborne, R. E. Osborne, Mrs. P. F. Porterfield, Mrs. M. S. Pollock, Mrs. T. J. Potts, Marguerite Powell, Lee C. Palmer, Jessie Payne, E. W. Putnam, Ida J. Palmer, L. B. Rolf, Richard Robinson, C. B. Reardon, Rev. Reed, Emerson Reed, Henry Renuf, Mrs. Nancy J. Read, Nancy J. Rolls, W. Reese, Jno. A. Rainey, C. W. Russell, Henry C. Riley, Harry B. Rominger, Jos. A. Rodgers, Thos. L. Richards, Jas. W. Robinson, Mrs. Lucy Southworth, G. M. D. Southworth, Mary A. Stephens, T. A. Smith, A. R. Spooner, E. D. Spooner, Mrs. Sallie C. Stevens, Wiley L. Stevens, W. J. Stewart, Mary Smith, Francis A. St. John, F. R. Suddard, Mrs. P. H. Suddard, Chas. A. Speaker, C. V. Styhens, Robt. Sperry, J. W. Sheldon, P. S. Snyder, P. A. Smith, John Styles, A. M. Styles, Mrs. A. M. Starkey, E. E. Starkey. Mrs. E. E. Starkey, Helen D. Starkey, Martha Stormont, Lydia C. Satterlee, Mrs. Paul J. Seward, Mrs. E. M. Slobohm, J. H. Slobohm, Mrs. J. H. Tucker, B. P. Taylor, Mrs. Tabitha Templeton, T. A. Tucker, J. W. Townsend, Emma Thomas, S. L. Thomas, W. H. Thompson, A. S. 85 Tyler, C. P. Turner, Lyman Trouth, John Templeton, Mrs. M. A. Valentine, Miss O. L. ValAnstine, C. J. Vale. R. A. Wiseman, Mrs. Ada Potter Whealton, Louis N. Wallace, Wm. H. Willey, E. H. Willey, Gertrude Wilson, Rev. Bryant Wood, Mrs. J. E. Wood, Chas. E. Wood, J. W. Wightman, E. J. Welch, P. B. Welch, Wilda Welch, I. L. Welch, Chas. E. Williamson, N. Wilhelmi, Georgia R. Wilhelmi, Geo. A. Willielmi, Ida Wilhelmi, Clyde Wilhelmi, Grace Wilhelmi, Kenneth Winters, Mrs. Laura Woodruff, Mrs. E. W. Webb, T. S. Whiting, Cap Winters, Lauris Winters, Harris Welch, Mary E. Wifted, W. L. Wilcox, Geo. W. Wilcox, Mrs. G. W. Wire, H. C. Wire, C. L. Wright, C. B. Worthan, Mrs. Mary C. B. Walker, Rev. Hugh K. Wallace, Ed H. Williamson, Mrs. E. Winters, J. B. Walker, Smart Wendall. A. C. ' Wright, C. B. Wiley, Chas. A. Young, Samuel THE BLUE AND GRAY The Blue and the Gray of Long Beach is the only known organiza- tion of its kind in existance. It was organized by the ex-Veterans of the civil war — Union and Con- federate — in 1910, and has to date a membership of over seven hundred. W. W. Kendall was the first president, followed by E. D. Spooner, T. W. Lincoln and the present incumbent, G. W. Wilcox. It was originally known as the Veterans Social club, now as the Vet- erans Union of the Blue and Gray. They meet in the auditorium annex every Saturday afternoon and discuss subjects pertaining to the establishment, growth and prosperity of the nation, excluding politics. The insignia of membership is an enamled stick pin button one and a half inches in diameter containing cuts of a "Johnnie and Yank" each wav- ing the Stars and Stripes in colors, over the other's head. WILLIAM H. WALLACE Member Citizens Monument Association J. H. Ai;.\ISTi;(X\G 23rd Ohio Infantry Charter Member Post 181 86 X a r r-* H z d o o O o 03 ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN AT THE DEDICATION OF THE GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY NOVEMBER 19. 1663. FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO OUR FATHERS BROUGHT FORTH ON THIS CONTINENT. A NEW NATION. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY. AND DEDICATED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL. NOW WE ARE ENCAGED IN A GREAT CIVIL WAR. TESTING WHETHER THAT NATION. OR ANY NATION SQ CONCEIVED AND SO DEDICATED. CAN LONG ENDURE. WE ARE MET ON A GREAT BATTLE-FIELD OF THAT WAR. WE HAVE COME. TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THAT FIELD. AS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO THIS. BUT.IN A LARGER SENSE.WE CAN NOT DEDIpATE- WE CAN NOT CONSECRATE- WE CAN NOT HALLOW- THIS GROUND. THE BRAVE MEN. LIVING AND DEAD. WHO STRUGGLED HERE. HAVE CONSECRATED IT. FAR ABOVE OUR POOR POWER TO ADD OR DETRACT. THE WORLD WILL LITTLE NOTE. NOR LONG REMEMBER WHAT WE SAY HERE. BUT IT CAN NEVER FORGET WHAT THEY DID HERE. IT IS FOR US THE LIVING. RATHER. TO BE DEDICATED HERE TO THE UNFINISHED WORK WHICH THEY WHO FOUGHT HERE HAVE THUS FAR SO NOBLY ADVANCED.IT IS RATHER FOR US TO BE HERE DEDICATED TO THE GREAT TASK REMAINING BEFORE US -THAT FROM THESE HONORED DEAD WE TAKE INCREASED DEVOTION TO THAT CAUSE FOR WHICH THEY GAVE THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION - THAT WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE THAT THESE DEAD SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN - THAT THIS NATION. UNDER GOD. SHALL HAVE A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM-AND THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE. BY THE PEOPLE. FOR THE PEOPLE. SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH. m w « ii j r 111 4m. HMf f l it M I K W JIWWIWW WiP i l Wm'Wi yWiW rurcliased liy the Patriotic Organizations of Long Beacli. and Placed on tlie Spealter's Stand of tlie "Blue and Gray" ■iWT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 017 1350967 •