The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-05-31
OBSERVED BY THE G
A. r. ORGANIZATIONS
Aud a Large Gathering Of Citizens
and other Orders.
Patriotic Address Of csptaiB Barnes
Containing Facts ali Should Re-
member.

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The observation Of Memorial Day in
the Capital city was fitting display Of
patriotism, and was participated in by
the two local patriotic organizations, the
militia, and Chemawa band and 1SO
pupils Of the training school.
In the forenoon Lee Mission cemetery
was visited and the regular decoration
exercises carried out, and on their re-
turn the U. V. u, q. A. X. and w. r.
/ Q. took luncheon in their hall over
steiner's grocery on State street.
In the afternoon at 80 the procession
again formed on Chcmeketa and COM
, mercial streets.
The day was perfect in every respect
clear, warm and pleasant, and the
crowds in the city were larger than
usual, very orderly and enjoyed them
selves hugely.
The parade was led by Chief Marshal
Holverson, with Capt. Barnes Of the G..
A. X. and Col. T. J. Potter Of the
Indian service as aides. About 100
veterans TUNED out, nearly all
making the long dusty march, many Of
the more disabled men joining the ranks
at the cemetery by team and by car
line. The Veterans each year make a
more impressive column as their ranks
are tbinned. The Relief Corps was out
in strong force about fifty ladies turning
out. Seven Of the Spanish war veterans
joined the column Of honor. Co. f.
followed the military band in white
uniforms twenty-five strong, the militia
making a fine appearance. The second
division was composed Of the Chem
ava band, playing with excellent time
and expression, as they are quite an old
organization. The Indian school cadets
under Col. Brewer made as usual fine
appearance. The ritualistic exercises at
the cemetery we're conducted with good
effect by COMMANDER Of the Post /. q.
Sutton, T. q. Smith as Chaplain, and J.
4. Ross as officer of the day. Capt.
Ormsby read the Gettysburg oration Of
Lincoln. The salute Of 40 guns we're
fred under command Of Capt. Lyons
with military precision and taps were
sounded for the retreat to the city. The
ladies had lunch prepared at
q. A. II. hall for the veterans and
their families to refresh them from
the hardships OF the march. A
merry old.fashioned campfire exchange
Of stories and historical "reminiscences
took place after the lunch, battles were
fought over again and all departed for
their homes 10 reAssemble Al the hall
at 1880 and marched 10 the Baptist
church led by the Militia band. The
program At the church vas Agreeably
brief.
Heretofore the last program in the
evening has been very tiresome, but the
committee this year deserves thanks for
their success in keeping down the length
and improving the quality, a very
sensible effort. The general committee
were j. q. Rarnes, T. q. smith, q. A.
Prentiss, r.. A.Crossan, b. II. Bradshaw,
aud for Relief Corps Mrs. Prentiss, Mrs.
Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Southwick and Mrs.
Dckey. The committees are prepared
10 settle all bills and also desire to
publicly thank all who assisted them in
their observance of the day in such
generous fashion.
Evening Memorial.
Al the Baptist church patriotic exer-
cses we're conducted and the Grand
Army OF the Republic and the woman's
Relief Corps attended in full, and an
audience OF interested listeners was also
present. The Salem Military Baud gave
the opening number; male quartet
contributed beautiful selection. and a
recitiye number was given by six little
school girls. The memorial address was
then given by DR., w. @. Kantner and
was touching tribute TO the old war
veterans, His descriptions Of war scenes
we're yiuid and realistic.
Miss Maud Griswold delivered hu.
morous recitation OF the period Of
the Civil War, which was heartily APP
plauded aud followed by song, "My
America" by the Salem quartet. The
benedietion was pronounced by q. W.
Grannis.
Municipal DeeratlOns.
The streets of Salem presented q
bright gala appearance yesterday.
nearly ali the business houses having
displays Of iags and hunting and
private resid ences also we're largely
decorated. Bunting was draped ON the