The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31
AT THE TOMB OF GRANT.

president greeted the guests Of the club
ana returned to Washington City.
AT THE TOMB OF GRANT.
Address by John s. wise. the Confeder-
ate-Johnstown's Double Mourning.
NEW YORK, May 3o.-Business was prac-
ticaiiy suspended here today, and all the
courts and government buildings were
cioseo. Inc parade was large and i'm
posing. Ihe graves of soldiers in the
cemetery were decorated, and all the SOL
alers monuments covered with flowers.
Inc programme for. the afternoon in
ciuoep services at the tomb of General
urant under direction OF U. s. Grant
fost, OF Brooklyn. The United States
man-oI-war Enterprise was anchored in
the hudson river, opposite the tomb, and
nreo minute guns during the service.
A number OF ex-Confederate soldiers
were present as guests, including
Ex-Governor John S. Wise, Of
virginia. who delivered an eloquent ora
uon. wise, In his speech, paid most
eloquent tribute to the memory of the
great commander, whose fame. he said,
was world wide. His life and character
are known to the farthest bounds of fame,
when iact proved his greatness. He laid
particular stress upon Grants magnani-
NIFTY. and then, speaking of Lee, said it
may De the time will never come when the
Nortn can reconcile it to its sense of
loyalty to honor his memory. Still it will
be strange if, with American love of
valor and self-sacrifce, their grandchild-
ren, when the bitterness of the day is past,
shall deny fame to him whose sword never
lowered its point to any foe but Grant.
Still, be this as it may, there is band of
old Confederates at Grants grave, no
longer sectional partisans. not vanquished.
disappointed, irreconcilable foes, but with
the new hope and new pride and ambition
OF citizens OF the whole republic, claiming
fuli share in the glories of Grant and title
to do honor TO his memory.
JoHSsrowS, Pa, May 30.-The day here
was doubly sad. being observed both in
honor to the dead soldiers and in mourn
ing for the thousands lost in the food of
two years ago tomorrow. Many news
paper correspondents were here. They
formed a general flood association, and
next year memorial service and dinner
will be held in Pittsburg.
DAYTON, O., May 30-The memorial day
ceremonies were the greatest ever held
here. Almost an endless column Of the
Grand Army Sons Of Veterans and civic
organizations occupied the afternoon in
a parade. Ex-President Hayes delivered
an address at the Grand opera-house this
evening.
NEW ORLEANS. May 30.-Memorial day
was observed as usual, and ceremonies
were conducted by the Grand Army at
Chalmette national cemetery. Bishop
Mallalieu delivered the Grafton.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 30.-The deco
ration Of federal graves in Stone River
cemetery at Murfreesboro, and the ma
tional cemetery near this city, occurred
today. Immense crowds attended.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 3O.-Memorial
day was observed with grand parade by
civic societies and the military.
DENVER, May 50.-Memorial day was fit
tingIy observed in this city.
TOPEKA, Kan, May 3o.-Reports from
all parts of the state received by the local
Grand Army posts show that Decoration
day was more generally observed in Kan
sas than ever before, business being practi-
caliy suspended.
RH4s EBEcK, N. Y, May 30.--This being
the home of Vice-President Morton, he
presided at the memorial services held
here. The exercises consisted lar. ely of
services, songs and addresses by the clergy.
The vice-president made brief address.
SAN Francisco. May 30.-Despite the
cloudy weather and occasional drizzling of
rain, the customary Memorial day parade
of the United States troops and militia
took place, and the graves of the dead
soldiers were bestrewn with flowers. Many
unusually fine floral pieces were observed.
Governor Markham and General Ruger,
commanding the department of the Pacific.
reviewed the parade. Samuel Shortridge
delivered an Grafton at the cemetery
WASHINGTON CITY, May 30.-Decoration
day was observed here as general holi-
day. Early in the morning the Grand
Army posts and their military escort
paraded. At Arlington, salute at noon
opened the memorial services. G. W. At
kinson, of West Virginia, delivered
an oration at the Congressional GEM
etery There were services and the
graves were decorated, Still an
other body of army officers and
old soldiers formed at the Soldiers home
and proceeded to the cemetery of the
home, and afterwards to the grave of Gen.
eral Logan, where there were special exer-
cises. An address was delivered by Cen
eral Raum and others. At the other ceme-
teries the ceremonies were of the same
character.
MrsNEAPoLIs, May 30.-Elaborate me-
mortal exercises were held here today
There was parade in the afternoon and
exercises were held at the cemeteries.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 30.-0hio's
tribute to the Andrews raiders, provided
for by the general assembly of Ohio, was
unveiled in the National cemeteryaat this
place today. Judge Thaddeus A. Min
shall, president of the Ohio Andrews
raiders monument commission, spoke
briefly. after which Ex-Governor Foraker
was presented and delivered the principal
address. At the close of the speech the
monument was unveiled by Marion l..
Ross, of Christinansburg. O., a nephew of
Marion A. Ross. one of the executed num-
Der. Minor addresses followed this cere-
mony.
MEMORIAL DAY IN CHEHALIS.