The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1902-06-05

tornary exercises. A large number
Of people were in the parade notwith-
standing the muddy streets and
threatening weather. The attendance
at the cemetery was unusually large, |
and the exercises there were inspir-
ing. Flowers in abundance had been |
provided, and the graves of the de-
ceased soldiers and of others were
profusely decorated
In the parade were members of
Lewis Post, Womans' Relief Corps, |
Fire Company, Cadet Guards, and
citizens in all kinds of vehicles, Sew
eral hundred people wore white silk
badges with Decoration Day, 1902
printed in blue ink, and attached to
lapel with red rosette.
Captain Sweeney had charge of the
parade and he was assisted by Capt.
Frank Chapman and Captain Jere
Shaw.
AT THE RINK.
The exercises at the rink were un-
usually interesting. Flags and bunt-
ing adorned the stage, with pictures
of Washington, Lincoln and Grant
on the walls.
Beeson's orchestra rendered some
patriotic airs. Tho orchestra was
composed of G. M. Beeson, NJ. NJ.
Gwinner, S. p. Reynolds, Louis Ba-
der, r. M Rath. Merritt Beeson, Oty
Beeson, and Miss Mamie Dunn, ac-
companist.
A double quartette, composed of
Geo. T. Martin, J. T.. Beck, Mrs. S.
j. Crumbine, Miss b. .Kinlzead, Mrs. B.
f. Milton, Mrs. d. Swinehart, Leroy
Martin and S. V. Byrne, sang tsHome
OF Liberty"
Rev. D. Mccormick delivered a
prayer, and invoked the Divine bless
ing. He thanked God for the occa-
sion which brought the people to-
gether, and asked the blessing of the
Lord upon the G. A. r. order and
kindred organizations. Especially
did he ask for blessing upon the old
soldiers, that the influence of their
lives might be on the side of morality.
Justice, temperance and truth
M. w. Sutton, commander of Lew
is Post, G.. A. r., who was in charge
of the exercises, introduced J. I'll. At
wood, of Leavenworth, as the orator
of the day. Mr.. Sutton spoke of Mr..
Atwood leaving his business affairs
and coming several hundred miles to
speak to the people, and thus putting
them under obligations to him.
On taking the stand, Mr.. Atwood
said he felt as though he was an ele-
ment of discord in his appearance
here; but the obligation not on
his part because he was here 1t was
the wisdom of ages to not forget the
dead. 1t was appropriate that there
should be set apart q memorial day
"a holiday as we express it; but
meaning in it's original language, 8
holy day Because it is day we
leave our places for the purpose o1
saying some kind words, expressing
our honor of comrades you marched
with 40 years ago.
Mr.. Atwood spoke of public hoH
days and what they mean to commem
crate, referring to the 22d of Febru
AIRY. 4th of July, and others, ano
while they are worthy of observance
none are more deserving of that deer
consideration and thoughtful atten
ton than the recurring May Both
Because of the nobIeness of sacrifice
by men who died by your side for tn
country's exalted freedom.
1t was the pursuit of glory that lee
Napoleon's army across the continen
of Europe, and not for that freedom
which led the armies of the Unite,
States in the civil war.
Napoleon's name is potential il
France. The peasantry believe tha
the Cors1can is not dead, but vii
come again and place France amonl
Nations as she was in Napoleon
time. This alteration of their dea
hero is not as we honor our dead, VIII