the late Thomas B. Reed. speaker of the national House of Representatives, declare that a speaker was not made to speak but to preside.

"A chairman is not made to talk but to preside,' said Senator Houk. He then called on Rev. S. G. Wells, who offered an invocation. "Governor Rye was the first speaker, reading an address on the inspiration of the occasion.

"The governor declared that he felt honored in being asked to speak on such an occasion.

GOVERNOR ROANE'S CAREER.

"That part of the address referring directly to Governor Roane is as follows:

""He drew sustenance from the period of Benjamin Franklin, whose scientific and philosophical writings were awakening the world, and I have no doubt inspired his Irish heart. Being an educated man he was at one time a teacher and had for a pupil no less a personage than Hugh Lawson White, a United States senator from this state and later a candidate for President of the United States. Being a godly man, he was at one time a ruling elder of the Presbyterian church standing just over the way, and methinks the drippings from this sanctuary are sweeter and the incense arising from that holy place today is sweeter and holier by reason of the ministrations of his spirit while in the flesh. Let us think so and, while we do not know, let us imagine his redeemed spirit gazing from the battlements of heaven approvingly at these efforts, which are not so much to honor him as to do credit to ourselves by writing upon his monument which we erect today an epitaph of truth, speaking of personal and civic virtues that will be an inspiration to the passing generations.'

"Crouch's military band rendered a number of patriotic airs during the ceremonies, while patriotic songs were sung by Robert DeArmond and Mrs. Bertha Walburn.

HISTORICAL SKETCH.

"Judge Sanford delivered an address, giving a historical sketch of the life and public service of Governor Roane. He told of the pioneer statesman's career as a soldier, jurist and governor, and of his casting the deciding vote that made Andrew Jackson major general of militia.

"This action of Governor Roane gave the nation General Jackson, the soldier and later President, Judge Sanford declared, although it resulted in the subsequent defeat of Governor Roane for a second term by John Sevier, who had lost the major-generalship to Jackson.

"Judge Sanford spoke of the political contest between Roane and Sevier, in which the popularity of the latter overcame the then governor. However, after General Jackson had won honor and distinction as a soldier, the people of Tennessee realized the service rendered the State and nation by Roane in casting the deciding vote for the hero of New Orleans and would have again elected him governor had he desired it, said Judge Sanford.

"The speaker also referred to Roane's service in the Constitutional convention of 1796, when he seconded a motion to insert a section forbidding any man who denied the existence of a Supreme Being or a state of future reward and punishment holding civil office in Ten

nessee.

"Archibald Roane was a scholar, soldier, statesman and judge,' declared Judge Sanford, and he died as he had lived-at peace with his fellowmen and with God.'

ROANE COUNTY PROCEEDINGS.

"In opening the Roane County proceedings, Senator Ingram called on W. E. McElwee, of Rockwood, a member of the Roane County Court, who read a historical sketch of the county which bears the name of the State's second governor.

"Attorney James F. Littleton delivered a stirring patriotic address on ‘Our Duty Over Here and Over There.'

"At no time during the day was the applause more enthusiastic than during the brief address of Mr. Littleton, and the crowd repeatedly cheered the speakers throughout the proceedings.

"At the conclusion of Mr. Littleton's address, Senator Houk read a telegram from Gen. Harvey Hannah, of the State Railroad Commission, in which he expressed regret that he could not be present and fill the place assigned to him on the program because of the death of a relative. Senator Houk then introduced Miss Mary B. Temple, of the Bonny Kate Chapter, D. A. R., who spoke of the work of her organization in erecting monuments and otherwise honoring soldiers of the Revolution.

"Following the address of Miss Temple, the crowd assembled at the grave of Governor Roane, where the unveiling proceedings were in charge of Prof. Adams Phillips, of Farragut high school.

UNVEILING PROCEEDINGS.

"Master William Roane, great-great-grandson and youngest known descendant of Governor Roane, pulled the unveiling cord and a cheer broke from the assembled crowd as the covering fell away and the huge granite marker became visible.

"The inscription on the monument is as follows:

"ARCHIBALD ROANE, 1759-1819.

"Revolutionary Soldier at Surrender of Cornwallis-Member of Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1796-Superior Judge. 1796 -Supreme Judge, 1819-Governor, 1801-1803.

Erected by State of Tennessee, 1918.

"Photographs were made of the descendants of Governor Roane at the grave, both before and after the unveiling proceedings.

BASKET DINNER SERVED.

"Following the unveiling and the firing of the governor's salute of seventeen guns, which was directed by Col. D. C. Chapman, commanding the Fifth Tennessee Regiment, and Major E. S. Benton, commandant at the University of Tennessee, the thousands present assembled around the baskets and enjoyed an excellent dinner.

"During the last fifteen minutes of the dinner hour Esquire Frank Murphy and other oldtime fiddlers entertained the crowd.

"Immediately after dinner the crowd reassembled in the grove at the rear of the church, where a large stand had been erected for the speakers and seats placed for the people.

"District Attorney W. T. Kennerly, representing the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution, delivered the first address of the

afternoon program. Mr. Kennerly spoke of the history of the Roane family and declared members of that family had become leaders in all states where they have settled. He also referred to the work of the Sons of the Revolution.

HUGH M. TATE SPEAKS.

"Senator Houk announced that Mayor Jesse M. Littleton, of Chattanooga, who had been on the program to introduce the descendants of Governor Roane, could not be present and that Hugh M. Tate, of Knoxville, would take Mr. Littleton's place.

"Mr. Tate delivered a brief but beautiful address, in which he praised the late Governor Roane and his accomplishments and discussed the great war raging in Europe.

"After he had concluded, Mr. Tate presented Judge Archibald T. Roane, who spoke briefly but with great feeling. He said that the great tribute to his grandfather, Governor Roane, had filled his heart with such emotion as he had never known before, and that his gratitude could never be expressed in words.

"Judge William A. Roane was also presented and spoke briefly. He said that he had never attended an event that touched him as the unveiling had. Judge Roane illustrated his remarks with a few jokes, keeping the crowd laughing almost constantly.

"He called attention to the fact that seven descendants of Governor Roane were in the military service of the nation and predicted that the American soldiers would soon come marching home victorious, having made the world safe for democracy.

WORLEY AND HEISKELL TALK.

"Announcing that Senator Albert E. Hill, of Nashville, who, with Senator J. Parks Worley, aided materially in securing the appropriation for the monument in the last senate, was unable to be present, Senator Houk introduced Senator Worley.

"Senator Worley spoke briefly, declaring that it had been a pleasure to work with Senator Houk in the past General Assembly and to vote with him for the Roane monument appropriation.

"Former Mayor S. G. Heiskell was the last speaker, presenting the paintings by Lloyd Branson and James W. Wallace. He first referred to the picture of the Roane home as painted by Mr. Wallace. who drew from his childhood memories of the old place. Mr. Heiskell paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Wallace's ability with the brush, despite the fact that he is afflicted.

"Regarding the painting of Governor Roane by Mr. Branson, Mr. Heiskell declared that Mr. Branson's work had attracted attention in the large art centers of the country and that he was an artist of national reputation.

"Benediction by Rev. J. Y. Bowman closed the exercises.

COMMEND SPIRIT OF OCCASION.

"During the exercises messages from former President Roosevelt, Senator Hiram Johnson, of California, and other national figures, in which they commended the spirit of the occasion and expressed regret that they could not be present, had been read by Senator Houk.

"Conservative estimates placed the crowd at 3.000 people, while many of those present declared that 3,500 would be nearer correct. Seven hundred and three automobiles were parked in the field opposite the cemetery during the day, and it is estimated that more than 1,000 cars were on the grounds at one time or another during the progress of the ceremonies.'