Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-03
I'd EDITION.
IN MEMORY OF GRANT
dwelling Monument at Galena
This Afternoon.
CARDINAL GIBBONS TO TAKE A REST
The Connecticut Supreme Court
Decides for Morris.
MISSISSIPPI CONFEDERATES.
CARDINAL GIBBONS TO TAKE A REST
MISSISSIPPI CONFEDERATES.
"GRANr OUR CITIZEN"
Galens Unveils . Beautiful Monument In
Honor u the Great Commander.


G.len. Unveils a Beautiful Monument In
Honor u the Great Commander.
GALrSA, IT,, June s.-High ON Az eminence
in the city that Gen. Grant once claimed as hia
home, almost casting its shadows in the setting
sun over the old house that sheltered his family
during the period that At the very front he was
fighting or directing the battles for the preser-
vation Of his country and the continuation OF
the Union, q magnificent NJ monument 10 the mem
ory Of 1.-THE old commander" was formally un-
yelled today with impressive services. An i'm
msnss throng-ths number was variously ss-
timstsd At from rs, 000 to 50 900 people-par-
ticipated In the function. business was entirely
suspended. In Dubuque the public schools
were closed and the people came in crowds
to Galsns- Freeport and other contiguous
cities were in similar accord The pretty little
city OF Galsns Was literally svathed in bunt
ing.
DISTINGUISHED QUESTS.
Shortly after II o'clock two special trains
from Chicago brought in a large number Of
distinguished guests. Among them were Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew Of New York, the orator
Of the day; Ex-Governor and Mrs. Hoard
of Wisconsin, Gen. and Mrs. Nelson A. Miles,
Judge and Mrs. Walter Q. Gresham, Johan
Gslert, the sculptor of the monument: Mr..
James ". Scott of the Chicago Heraid-to
whose suggestion and energy is mainly due the
existence of Grant Park, the beautiful breath
ing spot within which the monument is To-
cated-and Mrs. Scott, H. III. Kohlsaat, the
donor OF the monument; Senator Cullom,
Senator Allison. Congressman Henderson of
Iowa, Judge Blodgett and over 200 others.
With the Chicago delegation came the IA
nous fifteenth regiment band fron Fort Sher-
idan, and there were in the city no less than
fifteen other musical organizations from va
rlous points OF Illinois and Wisconsin. The
distinguished visitors were met at the de-
pot by an immense crowd and heartily greeted.
Soon afterward the parade moved from the
DeSoto House corner. over 1900 Grand Army
veterans, the visiting military, the civic Or
CARNATIONS and long array Of citizens par
ticipating.
UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
On reaching the park the throng gathered
itself around the monument and tie orator
and other distinguished guests took their
places upon the platform. The Star Spangled
Banner was rendered by the fifteenth regi-
ment band and fervsnt invocation was pro-
nounced by Rev. W. d. Atchison, chaplain of
the day. The bands then struck up Hail to
the Chief and amidst a scene of enthusiasm
little Miss Pauline koblsaat, daughter of the
donor, gave tug at the silken cord and the
monument stood revealed in all its beauty. Es-
Gov. Hoard Of Wisconsin was introduced and in
behalf Of Mr.. kohlssat formally presented the
statue to the city.
A brief address Of acceptance on behalf Of
the city was made by Park Commissioner Nc
Clennsn, and after the band bad rendered
"America" Mr.. Depew was introduced and en-
Enthusiastically greeted His Grafton was
mastery effort, even for SO great an orator.
The proceedings came to a close with an sd-
dress by Judge Crabtres on behalf of the Grand
Army Of the Republic and the proc sssion re-
formed and marched back to the city. This
afternoon general jollif1cstion is in progress.
After leaving the stand the distinguished
guests visited the old house and store Of Grant,
together with the new home presented to the
general by his admiring fellow townsmen when
he returned home crowned with the laurel
leaves. The monument is the gift of II. H.
kohlseat Of Chicago, formerly of Gslena. Mr..
Scott Of the Chicago Herald another Galena
boy, was chiefly instrumental in providing an
appropriate site for the monument. The bronze
statue stands on q solid base OF Quincy gray
granite with . pedestal of polished red granite
from Maine. On the front surface is the SIM
pie Inscription: Grant, Our Citizen" The
statue represents Gen. Grant in citizens Dress
standing. The Likeness is excellent.