Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-31

the Republic veterans decorated the graves
of the union soldiers and a detail of the
state militia did like service at the graves
OF those who died in the Spanish-American
war.
Exercises at Jefferson Barracks.
ST. LOUIS, May 3O.-The graves Of 1000
soldiers we're decorated in St. Louis today,
despite the threatening weather. AS usual
the principal exercices were held In the
National cemetery, at Jefferson Barracks,
where most of the soldier lie. Grand Army
posts, Union Veteran Legion, Sons OF
Veterans, Spanish war and Philippine island
veterans, the Woman's Relief Corps, Daugh-
tiers of Veterans, the Ladies' Union Veter-
ans Legion, the Lovejoy Aid society and
the Elks participated.
.D~etachments were sent to other ceme-
terles, where the graves Of soldiers and
the monuments of prominent officers were
decorated.
The Commodore Foote association Of
naval veterans boarded the steamer Hill
City at the foot of Locust street, and on
the way to Jefferson Barracks cast adrift
floral models of the steamers Cairo and
Louisville, in memory Of the sailors who
lost their lives in the civil war. Repre-
sentatives of the navel reserves Of Mis-
souri, and of Alton, ILL.,, participated in the
ceremony.
mckinley Memorial Bust.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3e.-The feature Of
| the Decoration day exercises in this city
was the unwilling of the memorial bronze
bust and pedestal, erected to the memory
OF President Mckinley, by the Philadelphia
letter carriers and postofice employees.
Postmaster Clayton McMichael received
the gift from James o'Sullivan, chairman
Of the local letter carriers Mckinley
Memorial association. Former Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith delivered the
grafton, at the conclusion Of which the
letter carriers chorus OF sixty voices sang
Lead Kindly Light" A band of forty
pieces, composed entirely Of postofhce en-
ployes, closed the exercises with THE Star
Spangled Banner"
The bronze bust and pedestal cost over
$40, 900 and stands on the first floor in the
south corridor of the postofice building.
Famous Figures of the War.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 3O.-Two interest
ing figures in the Memorial day parade to-
day were former Governor Alexander Ram
sey, the only living we governor" and
the one who rendered President Lincoln the
FIRST troops at the outbreak of the rebellion,
and Colonel ColviIle, who led the First
Minnesota regiment in Its famous charge at
Gettysburg. The veterans of the First Min
nesota, under command Of Colonel ]. r.
King, the first volunteer OF the war, acted
as escort. The morning had been devoted
to services at the cemeteries and decorat-
ing graves, the parade starting at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, veterans OF the civil and
Spanish wars marching through the busi-
ness section to the Auditorium, where Hon.
d. w. Lawler delivered the Grafton OF the
day.
Impressive Ceremony in New York.
NEW YORK, May 3O.-Decoration day
was observed with impressive solemnity in
this city. Crowds attended all the exer-
cises, the weather being fine. There was
an impressive parade Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic posts, national guard regi-
ments, United States regular troops and
bluejackets and marines from the navy
yard. The parade was reviewed by Lieu
tenant General Miles, Rear Admiral Barker,
Acting Governor Nixon, Mayor Low, Gen
eral Howard and General Brooke.
A soldiers and sailors monument, said
to be one Of the c~ostliest OF it's kind in the
world, was unveiled in Riverside park.
There was a parade OF the Grand Army of
the Republic In Brooklyn.
Wreck of MRine Decorated.
NEW YORK, May 3O.-When the people
OF Havana awoke this morning, says a dis
patch from that city to the Tribune, they
saw on the wreck of the Maine the evidence
Of ,thoughtfulness and appreciation on the
part Of President Palma, who ordered that
the wreck, which stands as a monument for
more than 200 brave Americans, be deco
rated to commemorate the day.
American and Cuban flags, garlands of
roses and wreaths constituted the decora-
lions and military services will be held.
Day Observed in Manila.
MANILA, May SO.-The military forces
observed DECORATION day as a holiday. There