Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-31

this afternoon. Hon. Charles II. Sloan of
Geneva was the orator Of the occasion. The
procession formed at 1870 D. m. at Grand
Army hall and marched to the cemetery.
where the ritualistic work Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic was carried out. A
short program Of music and recitations was
held on the return from the cemetery in
Bells grove at the foot OF Silver street.
Business houses we're closed from 1880 D.
m. to 4:3O in accordance with a proclama-
tion by Mayor Jen Smith.
TRENTON, Neb., May s0.-(special.)-
Decoration day was observed here. At the
Methodist Episcopal church Rev. windel
gave the address. Special music was fur
nished for the occasion. The veterans
that are here attended in a body. Immedi-
ately after the program a procession was
formed and went to the cemetery and
decorated the graves Of the silent veterans.
Business was suspended from 10 a. m. until
2 in the afternoon.
Guards Help Out.
BEATRICE, Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Decoration day was observed here
by a general closing Of business houses
and forming a parade at 9:3O a. m. which
marched to the cemetery where the Grand
Army Of the Republic had charge of the
services.
At 2 p. m. a parade formed again headed
by the Second regiment band, city officials,
Grand Army Of the Republic veterans,
Women's Relief Corps and a large number
Of citizens in carriages marched to the
Chautauqua grounds where a program con-
listing of band music, singing and a very
Interesting address delivered by Col. w. II.
Tilton.
Company c.. Nebraska National Guards,
participated in a sham battle.
WAHOO, Neb., May 30.-(Special AT
1 o'clock p. m. the Decoration day exer-
cises commenced by a parade forming on
Linden avenue near the high school
grounds. The school children, old soldiers,
the different organizations. Wahoo band
and others marched to the court house
grounds where the crowd listened to music
and address by Rev. Charles w. Savage. At
the conclusion of the program the assembly
adjourned to the cemetery to decorate the
graves.
KEARNEY, Neb., May 3O.-(special Tele-
gram. )-Cool for Memorial day, but never
theless a great many people turned out to
participate in the parade and decoration Of
the soldiers graves.
The opera house was filled this afternoon
for the program Of speeches and singing.
The exercises ended with a game of ball
between the North Platte team and Kear-
ney and resulted In the score Of 3 to 2
in favor of Kearney. Batteries: Kearney-
Pendergraft and Burman; North Platte
Redmon, Short and Schaub. Umpire-John
Chapman.
LOUISVILLE, Neb., May 3o.-(Special.)-
Decoration day was observed here by the
Grand Army Of this place in conjunction
with members Of Kirkwood post No. 100
Of Springfield. By 10 o'clock the streets
were thronged with people. DR.. ]. X. L.
Duncan made the address Of welcome. The
address Of the day was made by DR.. stephen
Romlne Of Lincoln. ID.
After the exercises the graves Of the SOL
diers at Riverview cemetery were decor
ated.
HASTINGS, Neb., May So.-(Special Tel
egram. )-Memorial day was duly observed
by the citizens Of Hastings. The members
of the Grand Army of the Republic and tho
Woman's Relief Corps participated in the
program. The cemetery was transformed
into a flower garden with a small flag float
ing above the graves Of each dead hero.
An appropriate program was rendered in
the opera house, where Hon. w. Il. An
drews delivered the memorial address.
what TO Do for Veterans.
CARROLL, Neb., May 30.-(special Tel
egram.)-Memorial day was celebrated here
today although only a few veterans were
present. The exercises were held at the
Methodist church, where a fine address was
made by Hon. Frank Fuller Of Wayne.
He referred to the debt that the nation
owed to the veterans as one that ceuld
never be repaid and that It was better to
reward and look after the old soldiers now
than to raise monuments to them after
they had Joined the grand army on the
other side.
After the address the procession headed
by the Carroll cornet band marched to
the cemetery, where the graves Of the two
Root brothers, the only veterans resting
here, were decorated.
WAYNE. Neb., May S~0.-(SpeciaI Tele-
gram ,)-Exercises were held here today to
commemorate the honored dead. At /
o'clock the procession formed and marched
to the cemetery, where the graves of de-
parted soldiers were decorated with flowers.
The procession moved to the opera house,
where the address Of the day was delivered
by Rev. DR.. Rowland of Lincoln, before
a large audience.
PIERCE, Neb., May 30.-(SpeciaI Tele-
gram. )-Decoration day was observed here
by holding exercises in the opera house
under the auspices Of the Grand Army.
Music was furnished by the Congregational
church choir. The address given by Judge
J. A.. Williams was one of the best ever
delivered here on a similar occasion.
Children Represent States.
HoLDREGE, Neb., May 3o.-(special.)-
The exercises connected with Memorial day
were the best ever held here. The attend
anc was large and everything passed on
pleasantly. The orator of the day was
Colonel ], A. Earhart Of Stanton. Forty
five little boys In uniform, representing
the states gave a pleasing flag exercise.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., May 30.-(Spe-
cial. )-MeConihie post, No. As, Grand Army
Of the Republic and the Woman's Relief
Corps decorated the graves OF the silent
heroes this forenoon. In the Parmele
opera house this afternoon Attorney A. L.
Tidd delivered an able address. The ranks
Of the post become thinner each year.
Ozman Speaks at Tecumseh.
TECUMsEH. Neb.. May 3O.-(speeial.)-
Hon. W. L. Oman of Beatrice was the
speaker here today. At the close OF the ex-
ercises. which were held at the opora