Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-30
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DECORATION DAY ELSEWHERE
DISCREPANCIES IN new YORK AND OTHER CITIES

0BSEPVANCES IN new YORK AND OTHER CITIES
TIE BALTIMORE WALKING MATCH.
Memorial Day I'm New York.
BUSINESS suspENDED-THB STATUES OF WASHING
TON, LAFAYETTE AND LINCOLN DECORATED.
NEW YORK. May sG-Decoration day is being
changes Gre closed, and with few exceptions bust
ness is suspended. The weather Is somewhat un-
servances OF this day viii excel those OF previous
years
At 1850 O'Clock this morning Lincoln Post No 10
Union square, which had been handsomely deco
rated during the night. Gen. a GRACE Porter paid
tyred Resident and appropriate anthems ms were were
sung by children from the Protestant halo rphan
Shortly after O'Clock Lafayette Post 40 formed
In line before the statue OF Lafayette. at the
southern end Of Union square. The statue had
of seectons Canc ot Ine pEss
the Marselaise, and the post chaplain read brief
prayer, the members standing with barred heads.
Union square, was also handsomely decorated and
crowned with laurel. On the pedestal were Amer
IN Gge
The statue OF Seward, In Madison square, was
decorated by the Blossom club, and the monument
-
by the Mexican war veterans. Among the floral
decorations stood two battle flags which had been
carried in the Mexican war.
THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED PERSONS
REVIEWING THE PROCESSION.
From an early hour the streets in all sections Of
the city resounded with the strains OF martial
music, and hundreds of persons were out In holi-
day attire to witness the display. The route along
which the procession was to pass was lined with
people. The windows of the houses along the
aa tX3f mil IN nc
at Madison square was erected stand, on which
were seated the President, Secretary Chandler and
MAJOR aenea HaneocR and sta Maof
Edison, General George A.. Sheridan,
GO mro%1;a Upshur, Brgadier Gen Baron
stan; Maj. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton, Bvt. Maj. Gen.
Mhan, Gen Stone. late OF the Egyptian ' army;
Gen. Lloyd Asplnwall, Gen. Horace Porter, Maj.
! :, Barclay Tassitt, Of washington, D; C.; Gen:
many others. Opposite the grand stand was an
other stand, equally bright with flags and bunt-
@ Of sse aa9 S
their guests. the President and his party were
escorted from the Fifth Avenue hotel to the re-
viewing stand by the Old Guard and by guard
Grand Army Of the Republic post.
THE PROCESSION.
viewing ID 9s the
column being taken BY the 1st division NG.sNY,
0nder command OF Major General Shafer. In ad-
command OF Major J. B. Homer, grand marshal
were a naval division, composed OF seamen and
lS% e Of Rear sF0q %am, George ya
Cooper, U;SN.. the 1st regiment Pennsylvania N.
G.. the Tbbits Veteran corps OF Troy: the Duryea,
and number Of other military and civic organi-
z ata In the rear Of the procession came
num1ee Of WITH
of which were contributed by the children Of the
public schools. The procession marched down
were dismissed, the several organizations taking
up their respective routes to the various GENE
serie les, Those going to the Brooklyn cemeteries
marched over the East river bridge. When the
procession had passed the reviewing stand Presi-
dent Arthur and his party were escorted back to
President received large number OF visitors
Decoration Day In other Cities.
ITS OBSERVANCE IN CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, o., May 30-Memorial day was OBJ
served here by parade OF the militia and the
Grand Army OF the Republic, and by the strewing
OF lowers on the graves Of soldiers at Spring
Amy Of the Republic.
THE DAY IN NORTHERN OHIO.
CLEVELAND, O., May so-Decoration day is being
observed with the customary ceremonies through
out northern Ohio.
HERO OF THE WAR OF 1912
ALBANY, N. r, May 80.-The remains Of Col
May wien were ae
from Capitol park, were buried to-day under a
monument In the Rural cemetery with military
Capitol park for five hours this morning. The
ceremonial took the place of The usual memorial
day exercises. The soldiers graves were deco
rated with flags instead OF with flowers.
THR DAY IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, May 30-The observance OF Decora.
ton day to-day was more general than for a num-
business exchanges are closed, and flags are dis
played at half-mast throughout the city. The
various posts OF the GAR: have charge OF the
Ford's opera house The Grafton viii be delivered
by Gen. Green B. Raum ex-commtssioner Of inter-
nal revenue.
THE " SOLDIER DEAD" IN CHICAGO REMEMBERED.
CHICAGO, May 30.-The various organizations OF
where are Inferred the "soldier dead" this NOR
were faithfully carried out, though heavy rain
storm has prevailed all the morning. The pro-
gram for the day contemplated a review OF state
the weather Sow threatens to interfere with It,
Business is almost completely suspended.
IN SYRACUSE, N. r
SYRACUSE, n. Y, May S0.-The Decoration day
exercises were very generally participated ia
here. The veterans procession was unusually
large.
BC0OKLYN, May 30 The day is being celebrated
here with wonted enthusiasm. Flags and bunting
are % qS buildings Wen
very large presentation OF flowers to the memorial
committee OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
There was military parade, in which the 14th
regiment and various Organizations participated
The celebration is general throughout Long
Island.
Now Jersey National State Committee.
TRENTON, n j., May 30.-The state committee Of
the national party OF New Jersey met at the Tren-
ton house. at IL am to-day, about forty delegates
being present Ex-State senator G. G. LathrOp
presided. and B. W. Terlinde was chosen secre-
tarY the committee decided to call the guber-
convention q
8th and 9th. and to admit delegates from
an organizations opposed to the two leading
political parties. The representation decided
upon was one delegate from each voting precinct.
In attendance at the meeting were Dr.. Quimley,
Rr0hlbltionise candidate for governor; Stephen B.
Ra nsom and James Flemming, all OF jersey City.
Foreign News by Gable Today.
AT MOSCOW TO-DAY.
MOSCOW, May 30-The emperor and empress to.
DAY received the congra tulations of the grand
0ucnesSes ana tne ladies' Of the court The scene
at the reception was very brilliant
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