The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-06-03
DECORATION DAY.
The Matters Dead Heroes Still
Live in Memory.
Flowers, Parades and Addresses at Many
.@ Points - Princess Eulalie Places
Wreaths ON the Tomb of
Gen. Grant.

Wreaths ON the Tomb of
Gen. Grant.
In CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, May SIN Memorial day was
appropriately observed in this city. In
addition to the decoration of the graves
of the heroes of the late war who rest
in Rose Hill, Graceland, Calvary, Oak
woods and the other cemeteries in this
vicinity procession of Grand Army
veterans, military and civic organiza-
tions marched through the streets, be-
ing reviewed ON the lake front by Maj.
Gen. Miles, Gen. Newberry and their
stats. There was one feature of the
parade which distinguished it from for
mer ones. Soldiers of her majesty, the
queen of England formed in line
with those Of America to help
commemorate the day. It was a
surprise to the spectators and they
cheered loudly as the fine body Of
/ English; perfectly drilled: passed. The
English contingent consisted of the
Black Watch, light horse guards, Irish
fusileers, royal artillery, hussars and
lancers, commanded by Gen. Willough-
by and Col. Wharf These troops are
giving exhibitions Of horsemanship
and military maneuvers in this city this
summer.
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Memorial day was observed through
out the northwest with enthusiasm.
People attended in thousands the spe-
cial literary exercises held in nearly
every city and town and crowded the
various cemeteries to take part in the
dedication of the graves of dead sol
diers
IN NEW YORK CITY.
New YORK, May 31.--Memorial day
was observed with the usual parade,
but the national guards, as a body, did
not participate in the exercises. The
day was propitious and the streets on
the line of march were crowded with
patriotic and enthusiastic spectators.
Eight divisions of the Grand Army
posts were in the parade which was re-
viewed by Gov. Flower Over 81, 900 men
were in line and the route of the
parade was crowded. In the pa
rade We're the sailors and ma
rines of the white squadron, the Italian
warship and the Spanish warship In
fanta Isabella. The Spanish and italian
sailors were fully armed and equipped
EULALIE PARTIC1P ATEs.
Princess Eulalie and suite witnessed
the formation of the New York veterans
at Fifty ninth street and Fifth avenue.
Many of the old soldiers DOTTED their
hats in salute as they passed by and the
princess acknowledged the greet
ings by waving her handkerchief,
After the parade was over the
tomb, where in the presence of an inn
mense throng she laid two memorial
wreaths upon the tomb. The steps of
the tomb were literally covered by
flowers and wreaths by the dead heros
comrades. Nearly 100000 people wit
messed the ceremonies at Gen. Grants
tomb The orator of the day was ex-
Gov. Joseph B. Foraker, of Ohio
IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. May 31.-At an early
hour ON Decoration day professions be-
gan forming at the various Grand Army
o. the Republic headquarters and at
noon the programmes at the different
cemeteries were under full Roadway.
The largest crowd was at the National
cemetery. After honoring the $4,000
dead heroes an immense audience gath
cred in the amphitheater, where care
fully selected programme Of music and
addresses was gone through with. The
orator of the day was Hon. w. E. ST.
monds.
At the Soldiers Home cemetery the
veterans took a prominent part. The
music was by the Fourth Artillery band
and the Grafton was by Hon. Benjamin
Butterworth.
At Congressional cemetery Rev.
George L. Spinning, D. D., of New York,
delivered the Grafton.
The heroes who sleep in the smaller
cemeteries were not neglected, but at
all places were duly honored.
IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, May 3l.--Under a cloud
less sky and in bright sunshine, the
rays Of which were tempered by a mild
breeze, the numerous Grand Army of
the Republic posts paraded the prin-
cipal streets Of the city Tuesday after
noon and at the conclusion of the
march trains, boats and street ears
conveyed the veterans and friends
to the different cemeteries, where me-
mortal services were held and the
graves of the fallen heroes decorated.
The services at the National cemetery
at Jefferson barracks, where 10000
union soldiers are buried, were I'M
usually solemn aud impressive. All the
municipal and public buildings and
many business houses were closed dur
ing the day.
IN PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA May 31.-The weather
Tuesday was delightful and there was
a general and enthusiastic observance
of the dar An unusual feature