The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-12-31
BURlAL OF
CAPT. LEMON.

A&CNtalHo 1I0N h"Oy -" "
the Hero Logan until a MaaSo-
leum is Built.
The remains of Capt George T. LEMON
whose death at Coronado Beach, Cal, was re-
corded in these columns last week, arrived in
Washington last Friday morning. They were
accom- panied by Rev. James S. Lemon. brother
of the deceased: Victor Haugaard, his mas
seur, and DR.. Kneedler, U. S. A. From the
time the body was placed in the Captain
rooms at the Shoreham Hotel . constant stream
of visitors called to take last look at the re-
mains of one they had loved aud esteemed III
life. Among these were many Grand Army
comrades guard Of honor. in charge Oh 1oi.
Alya S. Taber. was on duty at the casket. The
floral tributes were rich and numerous. Inc
room in which tho body lay was decorateo
with the American flag aud the colors o. 70
G, 125th N. Y, the Captains regiment. yen '
Logan was a friend of Capt. Lemons s. ana one
flag which had been draped over the Generals
casket did duty here.
The funeral took place on Saturday from the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. OF
which Capt. Lemon was member. NC !ui-
mediate friends of the deceased gathered at the
Shoreham Hotel soon after IL O'Clock, ana oe.
fore it was taken to the New YORK Avenue
Presbyterian Church the full service o, sne
Grand Army was conducted ny hes. d. -
Swallow, of Lincoln Post, 3.
The services were conducted by Dr. wallace
Radcliffe aud consisted of prayer. Scriptnrai
reading special music by the choir. aud an al
dress by DIR. Radcliffe.
Not all the heroes of the late war died on
the field of BATTLE" he said. Many OF the
bravest have lived on for moro than 30 years
to struggle against disease and pain. Ihear
l,os haas haiti
though in the end they must succumb
In referring to Capt. Lemon, DIR. Radciife
said his most marked characteristics were MS
patriotism, his courage, both in war aud peace,
and his kindness. His life was full OF thought
fol tenderness for others, aud he was always
quick to respond to the calls OF the needy. he
was mourned not only by those who enjoyed
his personcl friendship, but by the poor and
fathcrless, whose pathways were cheered ny his
goodness.
The funeral cortege, which was very long,
took its way to the Soldiers Home Cemetery.
Tho body was taken from the hcarse at tue
Logan tomb. The firing party, consisting OF
company of picked officers and mon, under
the charge of Maj. E. r. Campbell, 4th battai.
lion ID. c. n. g., presented arms, and Com
rade Thomas &. Sheppard. Commander OF john
A. Rawlings Post, took his position ut the head
Of the casket
At his side was Past Commander Alva S.
Taber, of tho same Post; at the foot was Rev.
Benjamin F. Swallow, of Post No. ), the mem
bers of the Post being grouped about the bier.
COmrade Swallow oficiated on this ocea-
sion at the request Of the family. he having
performed similar service at the interment OF
Gen. John A. Logan, just 10 years ago yesLer-
day.
At the conclusion of tho prayer tho band
played Nearer, My God, to Thee" after which
the service of the GAR was rendered by Past
Commander Tabor, who for many years has
been associated with Capt. Lemon. At the con-
their soldier tribute by firing three magnificent
volleya Bugier Hurdy, of the 7th Cav, an in
mate of the Home, aud who is = famous bugler,
rendered taps in . man ner never excelled. The
body was deposited in the Logan vault, until Q
mausaieum has been built for its resting place.
The members of Capt. Lemons family who
attended the funeral were Mrs. l.. NJ. Marble,
Mr.. and Mrs. James S Lemon, their son, Mr..
George Lemon. and his wife. Mrs. Lewis and
| Mrs. James Lewis were prevented by illness
| from being present
The honorary pail were: Gen. W. W.
| Dudley and Col. l.. r. Wright, representing the
| Loyal Legion; Judge Jere M. Wilson. Maj.
| Vim. r. Tucker, Uaited States Army, Hon.
+! John W. Smith. ex-Gov. Wm Pitt kellogg, DIR.
Daniel B. Clarke President of the Bank of the
| Republic; Marshal A. A. Wilson, Hon. Myron
1 NJ Il
| Andrews and Mr.. w. Beach Taylor.
| The active pall-bearers were Mr.. VIM. ii
| Smith and Mr.. Bryce II. Moses, Of the Bank oi
| tho Republic; Mr.. Charles T. Lowell, Mr.
Maurice Weigle. and Mr.. Wallace +. Crossmsn,
| who were employees Of Capt. Lemon; Comrades
| Christian Keiner, Newton Ferree and Chris C.
| Boilinger of John A. Rawlins Post, !, G.A.R.
MKINLEYS INAUGURATION.
Preparations for the inauguration Of Maj
Mckinley progresses satisfactorily. The cere.
| monies will he on much moro imposing aud
elaborate scale than ever before witnessed on
| similar occasions 1t is well assured that nc
| lack of funds will stand in the way to cripple
| preparation. Already there is quite enough
| money in sight to justify the different com
nittees in proceeding with their arrangements
| without regard to expense. 1t no former pc
riod has there been such demand for accom-.
| modations SO long in advance Of Inauguration
| Day. The military and civic organizations ex'
| pecting to participate in the parade will be
| many more in number and in strength than
| heretofore.
From inquiries addressed here it is learned
that all over the country there is disposition
! to get NO private parties to make the trip Il
| Washington. There will be ample accommo
| datiou for all who desire to be here, as tho over
flow from the hotels will have no difficulty in
| securing quarters in one or the other of the in.
4 n0mefaDlo apartment HOUSES anu DOafuiAS
| houses, whose open doors are seetsalmost liter
| ally in every block in the residence section Of
| the city.
The Ohio Republican clubs which propose Il
| participate in the parade claim the best posi-.
ton in line because the President-elect come.
from their State. This has aroused the resent
| ment of tho clubs from Pennsylvania, who say
| that their State gave the largest Republican
! majority. and. therefore, is entitled to the pos
of honor in the procession. There will BIO Al
elaborate system Of illumination and decorR
ton, and fne display of fireworks.
VETERANS IN THE CITY.
Gen. John p. Taylor. LIST Pa. Cav, Reedsville
Pa. Gen. Taylor was one of the organizers o
the splendid 1st Pa. Cav, which began it
fighting at Drainesville, and ended it tire,
hard years later at Bellefeld, and which lef
south of tho Potomac pol Of its dead when i
returned home. He rose to DO its Colonel, ant
Was mustered ont with it Sept 8. 1864. He wa
brevetted Brigadier-Gener aud is Past De
partment Commander Of the Department o
Pennsylvania.
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