Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-31
gloomy and foreboding sky of the morn
ing, Decoration day was unusually large
ly observed by the citizens of Minneap-
oils.

oils.
MAPLE HILL.
The days exercises began with the
decoration of the graves of the soldiers
in Maple Hill cemetery on
the East side. At 9 o'clock,
under the auspices of the Ora nd Army of
the Republic, large throng of people
to a line the procession started as fol-
lows:
Marshall-D. M. Gilmore.
Aides-M. Hoy and r. L. Woodwork,
on Horseback.
Brooks Brigade Band, Headed by Robert
Walsh, Drum Major.
Light Infantry Corps
Under Command of Lieut.. Barnard.
Zouave Corps,
Under Command of Lieut.. Long.
&. A. r: and Veteran Soldiers Under Com
mand of Major Jas. Egge.
Citizens in Carriages.
At the cemetery the exercises were
opened by dirge by Brooks band. Mar
shall D. M.Gilmore then called the gath
ering to order. The military companies
were drawn up in line and the general
order calling for the observance read.
Rev. Robert Forbes, chaplain, offered
prayer.
THE GRAFTON.
Rev. NJ. D. Shutter of the Olivet Bap-
fist church, then delivered the grafton,
entitled "War as an Element of Civlliza-
ton"
Upon the close of the grafton the graves
of the soldiers which were marked each
by small white cross, bearing in black
letters the name of the soldier, and desig-
mating the company and regiment to
which he had belonged, were strewn with
a profusion of fragrant flowers, wreaths
and evergreens. During this ceremony
the band rendered "Garlands of Flow
ers."
The military companies were then
drawn up in front of the grave of Gen.
George N. Morgan and the Zouaves fired
salute of three rounds, thus closing the
exercises.
CATHOLIC CEMETERY.
In the meantime a detachment of
Zouaves and veterans had been sent to
Catholic cemetery, the graves were dec
Grated of soldiers buried therein.
LAYMAN's CEMETERY.
The principal observance of the day
was that held at Layman's cemetery,
which contains the remains of nearly 100
brave soldiers.
At2o'clock the procession, large one,
headed by platoon of police, started for
the grounds, at the same hour special
train left the Milwaukee depot for the
cemetery, and arrived there with vast
concourse of citizens, city officers and
government officers, in advance of the
procession.
At the grounds the band played
"America." General Order No. was
then read. This was followed by an
other piece by the band. John G.. Wool
ly, the orator, then delivered the address,
which was listened to with interest.
LAKEWOOD CEMETERY.
At Lakewood cemetery large number
of citizens decorated the graves of the
soldiers; remarks by Post Commander
Gilmore; prayer was offered by Rev. g.
A. VanAnda, chaplain.
MAYOR AMEs
next gave an eloquent address, which
was listened to with marked attention
and interest.
Twenty years ago joined the grand old army of
the Union. The sturdy men of this North threw
aside their farming implements and working tools
and with hearts filed with love of country and its
institutions, went forth TO join the small depleted
forces who had been so bravely coniending against
6sunion. Death by shot and shell; death by hard
ships and disease, and deaths by starvation and
cruelty In southern prisons we're recorded opposite
many names at the musterout roll call of the SCARED
and broDzed veterans of 1865, when peace and q
united country we're proclaimed to the world. Since
then year by year, the scythe Of time has moved ita
swath through those veteran heroes until the silent
cities Of the dead present very much larger mus
ter roll than do the habitations of the living. The
march Of the Grand Army Of the Republic to-day
presents
VIVID CONTRAST
when compared with Its predecessor of twenty years
ago. Then the ranks were filed with young men of
bright prospects and elastic steps; now they are
stopped by age; their eyes are dimmed their faces
once fair and smooth, are now furrowed by time,
and the elastic step s fast giving way to the uncer-
tain shuttle of advancing years.
Comrades, another generation surrounds us, and
We are rapidly falling back from nfe's battles Our
prattlipg babes OF the past are fast becoming the
men and women of the present. The storienpf your
marches, battles and sufferings are now Being re-
cited by others, and your noble patriotism Is becom
ing more and more thoroughly appreciated as time
rolls on.
Each year as you assemble to 60 through these
solemn marches and ceremonies you will find new
graves to strew flowers upon. Your steps will be-
come feebler and your hairs whiter and your ranks
tn inner the years 60 by, until the veterans Of the
of war rebellion will become objects Of curiosity and
their march on Decoration day will be through
throngs who will remove their hats and bow their
heads in reverence as you pass. Many Of our dead
comrades lie yonder, but we left many more OF
them
III UNMARKED GRAVES
In the South. Our remembrances to-day include
them all We have with us here many OF their
Widows children, fathers mothers, brothers, sisters
and those of other relationship, who, while they
gaze upon you, Grand Army boys, cannot but wish
that their loved ones they who offered up their lives
that their country might live, were only back again
in your ranks to share your present honor.
1t is source OF qualification TO note that the col
emn and beautiful customs Of Decoration day are
becoming more and more generally observed Let
us hope thai as time rolls on 1t will be the day of all
country unite in showing the respect due those
who saved and made for us this noble heritage Let
the wheels Of industry stop, and let all join the
legion that marches with besuliful music and
flowers to pay respect to our countrys dead defend.
ers
at Duluth.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
DULUTH, May 3O.-A northeastern wind
storm has been raging to-day, accompanied
by rain, but the wind was not very violent.
The g. A. R. memorial services were some
what interrupted by the rain, but the cere-