The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-22
GOV. HILL EULOGIZES GRADY.
In Eloquent Tribute 10 the Journalist,
Orator. Patriot
GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN ATLANTA.
Thousands of Georgians Gather 20 Honor
the Memory of Her DiustrIous Son.
Speeches and Speakers

ATLANTA Ga, Oct. 2i.-The monument
srected in memory Of Henry W. Grady. in
one of the principal streets in Atlanta. was
unveiled to-day IN the presence Of the Gov
ernor Of New York. the Governor Of Georgia
and large assemblage Of the Southern peo-
pie. The universal love and respect IN which
Henry Grady was held. more than the pres
snce Of New Yorks Executive gave to the
occasion a more than local interest. The en-
tire nation was interested IN the erec-
tion Of the monument. and Atlanta
felt today as though the nations
fympathes were with her people
in honoring the distinguished dead Tho
hour set for the ceremony was high noon.
cloudless sky in the early morning gave
promise of "a bright day. The promise WAS
well fulfilled rwhen the hour for assembling.
10 8OO'cIOck arrived the sun shOne BRIGHTLY
on the busy streets OF the city. Tho soundo Of
music and the tramp of marching feet had
been heard oil through the forenoon as
tie militia companies and the civil organiza-
tlOns. which were TO take part in the parade
marched 90 the place of assembling The
procession formed on Mitchell street and e1-
tended All along Capitol avenue past the
State Capitol.
A locai committee headed bv the president
" t.i' NAal monument ASSOCIATION. Mt.
Northen had called AT the hote. and escorted
Governor Hin TO the Stste Capitol. where
Governor Northen received him.
shortly before "a o'clock Governor Hill was !
escorted 10 carriage drawn by four white !
horses, winch stood at the foot OF the Capitol |
steps. lie was accompanied 10y Governor |
Northen. Mr.. Northon and Clark Howell. WHO !
succeeded Henry Grady as managing editor
OF the Atlanta Constitution.
Ihe distinguished visitors from New York /
tod WI n Fue I'm or ff "a mo
ment committee IN the carriages following.
MAGNIFICENT pARADr.
When the guests had taken their places in
the carriages the news was carried 20 the
grand marshal, Colonel William - Calhoun
bY one of his aides. and few minutes later
the command % march was given. Marshal
Calhoun rode at the head of the column with
ten aides. five from the Fourth e. Ceorgia lat
talon IN full uniform and five IN civilian
dress. with gray sashes and leggins The
procession was in SIX divisions SQUAD of
mounted police led the way followed bv the
famous Mex can land. In the .ird division.
headed by tie ourth Artillery band. marched !
the tontederate veterans carrying Con-
federate batte-tag draped with Grape In
the nith division were representatives of the
press. including two hundred men from the
editorial. business typographical and me
olanical departments of the Constitution
Behind them marched q SQUAD OF newsbO- s
Ihe ,ixth dvis on was headed 10y the Cover /
nors liolse Guards VIII h acted as guard OF {
honor % the Governor OF TIE State and his O
distinguished guest from New ork. Besides 4
those already named there were in the carri-
ages Mayor hempbill and the members of the u
Genera. Council and committee from the r
Travelling Mems issOcatiOn n
Following the line of carriages came the q
FIRE department. with seven companies and =
s"' entr men in line. Mayor Hemphll had "
declared the day holiday and ain. 50 ali the
e ores along ihe line of march were closed,
N-Ne tAe sidewalk, We're thronged with citi- 81
teAs Ni Atlanta and visitors from the sur ID
rounding unry who bad come in on tie e
morning trains. II ere were cOmparativelv y
few deco,at ous on the buildings VI
he procession passed through the prnci- IL
pal streets . tle City and as the first division 10
passed lAe monument @ Grady Cadets were I'd
detached an trey surrounded the platform 20
ADou' lAe statue as d suard of honor p
IHE EAEHcIsEs. pl
After the Governor and his Guests had left 10
.Lrlr carriages Governor Northern Governor An
ilii and Tie other guests with the members ft
,l lhe monument committee took seats on Oh
Ae stand. Where recommendations had been ~
ro'ldeu TOT 1--we thousand Mrs Grady and 'u
.eI son ana daughter occupied seats on the -.
t4nd. I
e was shortly after noon when. the Nexi- stl
-h Nai ~ having rendered selection resi- sp
eI.' no. wen Gale. the assembiage O. order OF
Aliss 0u-s.e Grady. the only daughter of WI
ienry Grady, then stepped forward and co
rev me cord which held the canvas III H.
lale about the feure on the monument IN
-e cloth slipped from the statue. leaving The shi
2 nze figure reveal j. 1t was greeted with loo
eer after cheer by the great assembly. an
hen The noise had in part su.sided Rev. d. hlS,
on W 80 thl
40 its conclusion Hon. Fulton Colyille read iillI
'Htemeni prepared boy the monument com yo,
-.ite giving brief history of the movement Toe
U lle erection of the monument. IL showed noI
l1t almost every Cfate I'm tbe ,io,, ls a ,,,L mo
ubed 10 fha tprJ "a 49, - - a"u 9uo- bra
Mount Lad been raised within thirty dAys eyv
Ter Grady death The Mexican band rem wa
RED another selection, and Hon Clark How ,ou
tleu stepped 20 the front OF the platform TO-
introduce the orator of the occasion David sen
hlll. Governor of New York Governor new
w received most enthusiastic greeting
'm the assem5lage. "
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