Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
H0N0RS TO DEAD HEROES
CHICAGO'S OBSERVANCE OF
DECORATION DAY.

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Line with Grand Army Posts Amid
the Cheers of ThousaDde-Ex-Co Conhsd-
crates Strew the Graves of Gray and
Blue AIiko.
CHICAGO, May 0.-Tho Observance OF
decorating the graves Of soldiers by the
veteran organizations OF this city cc-
Cured to-day. The marching column,
composed of posts OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic, was the largest ever seen
on the streets of Chicago on any similar
occasion. Ransom post OF st. Louis was
in line, having come as special guests Of
the posts OF this city. Accom- panying
Ransom post was Gen. VIM. I. sherman,
who marched in the ranks on Jhe right Of
the leading four. lie was quickly recOg-
nized by the large waiting crowds on the
streets, and was wildly cheered.
TERRY ALSO IN LINE.
Gen. Alfred Terry was also one OF the
marchers aud was cheered along the
route. Gov. 0glesby, accompanied by
several other gentlemen, occupied The
only carriage in the column. The vete.
rams in line numbered 1900. The column
proceeded to Rose Hill Cemetery, where
the chief ceremonies Of the day occurred.
During the afternoon Gen. Sherman, Gov.
reviewed the marching column from the
balcony OF the board of trade.
CHEERS FOR THE BRAVE POLICE.
The police, 200 strong, took the head OF
the liue. They presented very fine ap-
pearance. Never before in their history
were they accorded such a welcome as that
OF to-day. Their magnificent precision
and splendid drill was such as TO COM
mand applause, but probably in memory
hf tha.fss
cheered all along the route. Accompany
ing them was the first police patrol wagon
ever constructed, and in recognition OF itsi
aid IN Increasing the efficiency OF the
force, Its appearance was likewise made
the occasion for cheering.
Following the police were local military
commands, veteran organizations bring~
ing up the rear.
THE Ex-cONFEDERATEs.
Ex-Confederates TO the number OF 20
met at their assembly room at No. ~
Washington street, Mt O'Clock this morn
ing, and with an American flag at their
head, formed in line and marched to the
fremont house, where floral tributes.
large and small, were gathered up
and the club marched 10 the IlIi-
nOIs Central depot, where it TOOK a
train ior OakwOOds cemetery. A num-
her OF the members were accompanied by
their wives and children, who lore in
their arms prOfusion OF cut flowers and
growing plants. The scene was a touch.
Ing one. The most noticeable piece was
broken pillar composed OF choice
flowers.
BEAUTIFUL BANNER.
At it's base was a banner Of snowy
white silk inscribed: 1--WE tenderly re-
member our dead; from the ex-COniede-
rate Association OF Chicago" Beside
this was magnificent cross OF flowers,
fully feet in height; next 10 which was
banner Of blue silk bearing the inscrip-
tiOn: "We honor the brave; from the ex-
Confederate Association of Chicago"
The train reached OakwoOd shortly be-
fore noon. From the depot the ex-Con-
federates proceeded to plat OF ground in
which the Union dead are buried. and
which IS marked by a monument sur
mounted by statue OF a soldier at
"parade rest" Here the floral cross wasl
borne aud silently deposited at the basel
Of the statue.
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Flowers we're scattered ON the graves,
and the now large procession moved
toward the extreme south end OF thel
burying grounds, where, in a beautiful
grove, lie the remains Of 4S0 Confederate
soldiers. In the centre of the grove is a
small mound, and. with the exception Of
one head-stOne, this isgthe only monument
TO mark the resting place OF those who
died in the Southern cause. The members
of the association gathered around the
mound, aud while they uncovered their
heads the floral pillar was reyerently
brought within the circle and placed on
the mound.
THE HoNoRING or HEROES.
President Worcester then addressed the
assembly in the following words: 'sIn ALI
ages, at all times, in all lands, along all
people, ValOr and heroism have been ad-
mlred. Fathers point with pride To the
spot where their sons were slain in the
defense OF their country, and their sons
TO preserve in store their fathers memory
mark the spot where they died for liberty
with lasting monument. So we come
to-day, my comrades, quietly and un0s.
tentatiously, 10 pay our tribute Of respect
10 the brave and heroic men who sleep
here and those who rest yonder-peace be
TO their ashes"
THE cHAPLAIN's PRAYER.
The Rev. Robert +. Coyle, chaplain OF
the association, then offered an eloquent
aud feryent prayer, during which he said:
"WhateYer OF sectional animOsity or par-
tisan hatred may have been evolved dur
Ing the war we are thankful that It no
longer exists, and pray that we may not
know OF but one sentiment-lOVe of God
and love OF our one country"
| President worcester then said: Com
rades, we gather to-day to pay the tribute
OF our love and the homage Of our tears to
the memory Of heroic dead"
RESPONSE IN CONCERT.
The members Of the association replied
In concert, 1--WE come 10 place garlandsl
upon the grave OF the brave American SOL
dier, TO eXalt val0r and inspire In all deep
love for country and home. Those who
wore the gray and those who wore the
blue are OF one blood. Let their valOrOus,
deeds be treasured as a common heritagel
aud may Gods mercy abide with US, and
his blessing rest upon us, united coun-
rry and united people, with one flag
forever. Amen" Stars and stripes were
tested against the floral Offering while the
members Of the association and their COM,
rsdes grouped around IL. The Coniederates
graves we're then strewn with flowers and
the assembly dispersed.
MARCHING IN ONE LINE.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, May 29.-About
800 Confederate and Union soldiers met,
together to-day In this city. After ad-
dresses BY ex-Congressmsn Vance, OF
Ohio. for the Union soldiers, and Capt.
John 3. Swami, for the Confederates. a
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