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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
TEN THOUSAND PERSONS
VISIT TOMB OF GEN. GRANT.
Pilgrims Applaud Mention OF Robert
E. Lee as One of Worlds Great
est Soldiers.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. May 30-Mere than 10000 per-
sens attended the exercises at the tomb OF
General Grant. From the time the tomb
was opened until after the exercises were
concluded there was steady stream pass
ing in and out. looking down supon the mar
BILE sarcophagii where rest the BODIES or
the great commander and his wife.
The exercises were conducted by Q. s.
Grant Post. No 327. Just before the GER
emonies began the converted cruiser May
flower arrived in the North River oppo-
site the tomb and fired the national salute
of twenty-one guns.
Noah Tibbets. chairman OF the Memorial
Day Committee, introduced the Reverend
s. Parkes Cadnan. d. D.. the orator Of the
day. Doctor Cadman sail:
If there is a lesson standing out to-da5
more inlpressively than any other among
the many which Decoration Day teaches US:
II lies in the statement that the advent OF
the colored man In bondage in America,
brought here, as he was for the purpose
of gain. has inflicted upoa our nation an
appalling amount OF blooished. and to-day
the most thornv question in current poll
tics or social life Is the question of our
colored people,"
What was considered g. remarkable in
cdent was the ,applaudtns of the name of
Robert E. Lee, whom the orator mentioned
in his address as one OF the great soldiers
of the world.
Mrs. Cramer. a sister Of General Grant,
was escorted into the tomb by commit
tee OF the post.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
ST. LOUIS DAIRY COMPANY
BUYS BONNIE TERRE PLANT.
New Owners to Continue Operation ir
Connection With Other
Property.

Purchase Of the property Of the Borns
Terre Farming and Cattle Company by the
st. Louis Dairy Company has caused a re-
port that the latter is preparing to seek
control OF the dairy business In St Louis
by combination OF the larger interests
This was denied last night by President ].
Charles Cab2nne.
The Bonne Terre plant was bought from
the 81 Joe Mining Company. which did not
wish 10 continue in the dairy business" said
hlr. Oabanne. The dairy will be conduct
ed Just as 1t has always been. except that
in the future It will be under the control
and management Of the st. Louis DAY.
Company
Notices have been sent to patrons Of
the BonOe Terre Company announcing the
or a proposition to artagonize competitors
by e change OF prices >
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
NEW AMERICAN FLAG
ON LAFAYETTE'S GRAVE.
Eloquent Addresses Delivered On Oc-
cnsion of Annual Pilgrimage to
Tomb In the Picpus Cemetery.

SPECIAL By CABLE TO The NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPpBIIc
Paris. May 20.-tCopyrisht. 1ecs.JOn the
occasion Of Memorial Day the annual pill
Grimage of Americans to the grave Of La
fayette in the picpus Cemetery took place
this afternoon.
In the absence of General Horace Porter,
Mr.. Henry yignaud. acting as chairman OF
the ceremonies. introduced General Stewart
L. WoodfOrd, who made an informal but
eloquent address.
Colonel H. o. Clark. a member Of the
post in New York, was then introduced
and. removing the American nag in the form
of standard where it mad noated two
years he replaced 1t by a new one.
Two beautiful wreaths of flowers, fur
nished By the post. we're also placed on the
tomb and the ceremonies concluded. II was
the best attended and conducted celebra-
tion since the Paris Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

The scventy-sixth annual commencement
of shurtleff College in Upper Alton began
last evening with the graduating exercises
of the department of elocution.
The exercises were held in Chapel Hall.
Miss Amanda johnson gave several read
ings in addition to THE Courtshp of Miles
Standish," which she dramatized for the oc-
casion.
Miss johnson was assisted by Miss Clara
Stanford, violinist. and Miss Nellie Bradish.
pianist The following programme was
given:
His Courier Henry. Miss Johnson; in
strumental solo, Song Without Words,
Mendelssen. Miss Bradish: The Courtshp
OF Miles Standish." dramatized by Miss
Johnson: vocal solo, selected. Miss Stan
ford; instrumental solo. waltz in fiat,
Chopin. Miss Bradsh; monologue. when
Jack Comes Late" Miss Johnson.
The graduating exercises of the various
departments of Shurtlen will continue for
several days
This morning at the First Baptist Church
in Upper Alton the baccaaureate sermon
will he delivered by President Stanley a:
bS tba This at poesor es F uad aapa R
Church at Springfield. H.. will deliver an
address on THE Mission of America
vi! Nlouuds eseiiilS tile SAS.
cises of the Sc,.ool Of Music Will be held
at which w NJ. Porteus of ST. Louis will
appear.
the Board of Trustees will be held and on
Tuesday evening the annual prize exhibition
of the junior class will take place;
tions Of the members of the senior class
will be delivered in the First Baptist
Church. and ten conn enGfment exercises:
ct which the diplomas wfll be awarded. VIII
be held on Thursday morning.
The principal address will be delivered by
the Reverend Doctor Austin X. de Blois,
pastor of the First Baptist Church at Chi
cago The alumni banquet will follow. and
on Thursday ev>ning the weeks festivities
will close with reception given by Prest-
dent Mckay at his nome in Leverett ave-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Alton Notes and Personals.

e. r. johnson Of Springfield, ILL.,. Is visiting
relatives in Upper Alton.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e Weeks Of Alton went to
Kane. ILL.,, yesterday.
.;-R. E. Basse,t of Chicago is a visitor in
Alton.
Martin Caldwell OF Denver. Colo, arrived
in Alton yesterday to visit relatives on his way
TO Buffalo, N. Y.
The Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
OF Illinois met yesterday in the office Of the
secretary. A. R. Mckinney. in Alton Among
those in attendance from distance were +
Jacksonville. AL
y. B. Collins of White Oak. N. NJ. Is
visitor in Alton.
Edward Rodgers of Alton departed yesterday
for tour Of South Dakota.
Theodore Sauerwien OF Alton has been ap-
pointed private watchman for the c., p. ST
L r, r., to succeed John Maxwell, who re-
signed to accept the position Of Chief OF Police
Of Alton.
Agent Roland Harris Of the American Ex-
press Company at Alton yesterday received q
consignment Of homtng pigeons from the C1ncln.
natl Homing Club The pigeons will be liberated
within the next few days, and their flight back
to Cincinnati will be timed. 7
The Reverend Doctor D. E Bushnell, pastor.
of the Twelfth Street Cumberland 1,resbyterian
Church. and 7. H. Perrin of Alton returned yes
terday from Nashville. Tenn. where they at.
tended the General Synod OF the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
THE annual picnic Of the Alton Lodge Of the
D. Q. H. will be given to-day at Washington
Garden.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
DEMOCRATS FEEL CONFIDENT
OF. SUCCESS AT ELECTION.
Judicial Candidates Say They Will BE
Elected If Voters Go to
the Polls.

East Side Democrats are greatly interest
ed in the election for Judges of the Circuit
Court, which Is to take place tomorrow.
In East st. Louis the leading Democrats,
among whom are Frank C. Smith, Jerry ].
Kane, Silas Cook and Maurice V. Joyce, be-
lieve that the Democratic candidates will
carry East st. Louis and st. Clair County
with majorities large enough to assure sue
cess.
The candidates Judge B. R. Burroughs
Of Madison County, r. D. W. Holder of st.
Clair County and Charles T. Moore OF
Washington County. have made thorough
canvass of the district and they believe that
If the Democrats will go to the polls on
election day, they will be elected by large
majorities
1t has been feared that many Democrats
would not go to the polls on Monday be-
cause the election is simply one for judi
cial office, and the candidates have made
the point prominent that the Democratic
voters should vote. The polls will be open
from a. m. to .. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

accident, nearly every car on the line was
stationed near the southern terminus. with
The memorial services at Jefferson
Barracks were ended about o'clock. Just
about the time the blockade occurred.
Half an hour later about 5000 persons were
The accident at the Barracks was not
the first that befell the Broadway line yes.
terday. About . o'clock rails spread aoout
few persons started to walk to the
Barracks. but the majority remained on
board. They reached the terminus OF the
road eventually. but when they did the
Memorial services were practically over
and second rail had spread.
It was after o'clock before the wrecklnR
crews succeeded in fixing the track and tho
cars resumed their interrupted runs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
DEATH OF W. A. MARSHALL.
Southern Illinois Pioneer Was q
Years Old.

Southern Illinois Pioneer Was y
Years Old.
REPUBLIC PEclAl>
Salem, Ill, May 3o-wnliam A. Marshall.
Y years old. one Of the Oldest citizens sf
Marion County. died hero at o'clock TO-
night.
He was born In lincoln County, Tennes-
see in 1881, and came to this county when
years old. He leaves q wife and one SON.
David W; Marshall. superinfGsndent e. ,; OF the
Pacific Express Company at ST. LOUIS
". D. ZEIMS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
St. Clair. Mo-. May NV. D. zeims. aged
Of Franklin County. died here yesterday.
HENRY VAUGHAN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ramsey. Ill. May so.-Henry Vaughan Of Car
son. 81 years old. died to-day.
MRS. WILLIAM LAWS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
yrals oid: disa at her home. near Donneilson. at
LYsANpER WHEELER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
,,,.a syes"ess ., ~, M av NAY sa.5y.anasr whsslss
the day. He was ss years old.
CHARLES MCMILLAN
REPUBILc ePEc1AL
Terrell. Tex. May 3o.-Charles Mcmillan Of
hls city died at Mineral Wells last night of
dfopsy. He was 50 ysars old.
A. - KLEIN
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
s:. d a aasniyy Msy ssoitst @ ., Klein ss .s:a
ease He - the wealthiest man in the city
and was thy instigator OF the Broom Corn Trust
sevRal yeaN ago. He "w1S the head of fine
broom factory in this city. -. '1e
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
THREE ANARCHISTS ARRESTED
Suspected of Plot Against King
Victor Emmanuel.

Paris. May M.-A dispatch to La patri.
from Marseilles says three anarchists have
bean arrested At Mentone on suspicion Of
being engaged In . plot against King VIC
tor Emmanuel on the occasion of his an
preaching visit to Paris
Five other suspects escaped.
The police found discriminating panerz nm
the men. y"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
FLOWERS FOR McKINLEY's GRAVE.
President Roosevelt Sends Wreath
Four Feet In Diameter.

Canton. O.. May so.-The vault containing
the remains Of William Mckinley was dec
Grated to-day with many beautiful flowers.
Mrs Mckinley drove to the tomb and placed
fo5es and carnations on the coffin. Among
the floral pieces was bouquet of carna-
dent Roosevelt sent q handsome wreath four
feet in diameter
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Exercises at Centralia.

REPUBLIC SPECIALSt '
Centralia. ILL.,. May 3o.-The local pest, G.
A. R.. No. IS, held memorial exercises at
the Pittenger Grand Opera-house this aft
ernoon. Colonel g. L. Pittenger, as marshal
Of the day. and Lieutenant G. W. Pittenser
with Townseld's Band, marched at the head
Of the column which was formed in front
of the G. A r. hall on South Locust street
A large number Of veterans and the Wom-
ans Relief Corps consisting of about forty
ladies. composed the column. They marched
through the principal streets to the opera
house and then to the cemetery
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Spring Humors

Cause many troubles -pimples, boils
ana other eruptions. besides loss Of ap-
petite, that tired feeling, fits Of bilious
ness, Indigestion and headache.
The way to get rid of them and to
build mp the system that has suffered
from them Ii to take
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
MAYOR GETS A CHANGE OF VENUE.
Captain Brueggemann's Attorney
Moves to Dismiss A. w. YOung's Suit.

The contest of former Mayor A. W.
Young of Alton against Captain Henry
Brueggemann, the present Mayor. which
came up in the Alton City Court yester-
day was continued until Wednesday. June
g. by Judge A. w. Hope
venue and told the attorneys in the case
that IL they could not agree upon pre-
siding Judge by Wednesday the court
would n lme a presiding officer.
Attorney C. H Burton. for Captain Brueg-.
gemann, made a motion to dismiss the suit
on the grounds that the City Court OF Al
ton did not have any Jurisdiction in the
case. "A decision will be rendered Wednes-
day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
HoNoRs FOR BLUE AND GRAY.

Graves of Union and Confederate
Dead Decorated ut Evanaville.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville, Ind. May 3D.-The graves Of
both Union and Confederate veterans were
decorated at Oak Hill Cemetery this after
noon.
The speaker was the Reverend Paul
I.anSe, pastor OF st. Johns Church. Ten
thousand persons attended the services and
business was suspended Servi IS were
held at Locust Hill and st. JOSEF cemete-
rtes this morning. Congressman James A.
Hemenway delivered the address at Boom
Vile and Congressman W. T. Zenor at
Hunting burg
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Parade at Litchf,eld. /

I.itchfeld, III, May 3o--Decoration Day
A. R.. In an appropriate manner. There
was a parade in which the Grand Army,
w. r. c., F. E. Greene Camp of the
Spanish-American War Veterans and fire.
men Joined. At the cemetery there was an
address by Walter Hall Ford, Esq, of this
city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Cntf,.h weiehed 1o1 Pound.,

Fred Freeman. fisherman at Grafton.
ILL.,. yesterday brought to the market Of
Captain William Ashlock a monster cat
fish. which weighed 101 pounds The fish
was taken in a net near Grafton on Fri
day afternoon The head of the fish
weighed twenty-one pounds. The mouth
measured nine inches between the corners
and the opening was eight inches wide. The
fish measured four feet eight inches In
length and the distance between the eyes
was eight inches. The fish was one Of the
largest that has been caught in tho Mis-
sissippi River in several months.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
ELKs HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Decoration Day Observed Mt Bellefon-
tatne Cemetery by Local LOdxe.

tafne Cemetery by Local Lodge.
St. Louis Lodge. No. 9. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. held memorial
services yesterday at Bellefontaine Gene,
terry. An invocation was pronounced by the
Reverend Crozier G. Adams and the poem
Than. ,opsis," by William Cullen Bryant.
was recited by Lawrence Hanley. a mem-
Der of the Elks lodge
Exalted Ruler John H. Holmes delivered
an address. Music was furnished by Sey-
mour's Band. A large number of Elks at
tended the ceremonies. which were conduct
ed according to the ritual of the order.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
East St. Louis Items.

The funeral Of Mrs NJ. L. Gray will take
place this afternoon from the East St. Louis
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Kurrus at West
Baden Springs.
"A young peoples reunion service will be
held tonight at the English Evangelical Luth-
eran Trinity Church.
The closing exercises of the day school OF
the Sisters Of the Precious Blood In st. Eliza
beth's Parish. will take place this afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
PARADE TO THREE CEMETERIES.
Elaborate Ceremonies by Veterans At
GreenviIle, Ill.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Greenville, H.. May 31-Me.norial Day
was observed to-day by Colby Post, G. A.
r.. and other military and civic organiza-
tions.
The three cemeteries Of the city were WIS.,
tied and graves decorated. In the after
noon memorial exercises were held in the
courtroom. the principal addresses being de-
Evered by John j. Brown Of Vandalia sec
retary of the Illinois Worlds Fair Commits
sion
Music was furnished by the Greenville
posed of T. r. Robinson. W. e White. J.
p. Redmond and A. L. Bone. Charles T.
Bouilon Of Carlinville also delivered an ad-
dress.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

REV. THEODORE oBERHELLN1ANN.
Pastor of the German Evangelical Church
at Alton, who has been elected President
Synod.
Synod at the annual meeting. which was
held last week at Nameoki.
The Reverend Mr. Raab Of Edwardsville
was elected vice president. and the Rever-
end Mr. Plassmann of Nameoki was elect
ed secretary.
The Reverend Mr.. Oberhellmann is ono Of
the most prominent ministers Of the Ger
man Evangelical Church in Southern ILL
nois, and Is said to be the youngest man
which the South Illinois Synod has ever
honored with the presidency.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

North st. Louis Turnverein Pienie.
The North St. Louis Turnverein win give
a. picnic at Normandy Grove in st. Louis
County one week from to-day. The grove
is located on Natural Bridge road and Is
reached by street car connection with the
st. Charles and Western line at Wellston.
There will be programme of amusements
provided.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

Business Houses Close at salem.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Salem, N. May a.-Decoration Day was
appropriately observed here TO-DAY under
the direction OF ]. 8. Chandler Post. No.
l02 e. A. r. At o'clock this afternoon the
graves OF soldiers at East Lawn Cemetery
the ceremony. All business houses were
closed from to .. m. The weather was
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Services At Virginia, III.

Virginia, ILL.,. May 3o-Downins Post G.
A. r., observed Memorial Day by decorat.
Ing graves at Walnut Ridge Anderson
Peters. commander. and others made ad-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Children Parade at Butler.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Butler. No.. May 30.-Memorial Day was
appropriately observed here. In the morn
ing the Grand Army Post, with the school
N. G. NJ, marched to the cemetery and
decorated the graves. In the afternoon the
Reverend w. F. Jones delivered the memo
rial address
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Funeral Of Mr.. v. e. Harlow.

The funeral of Mrs. Victor e; Harlow OF
Upper Alton was held at o'clock yester-
day morning at the Harlow home in Over
green avenue. The Reverend L. M. Water
offlciated The body was taken to Nokomis,
H.. for burial. The death Of Mrs. Harlow
occurred on Thursday. after a short ILL
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Modern Brotherhood Of Am.r,..

The Modern Brotherhood of America is
fraternal insurance company widely known
In st. Louis and Missouri. Lodge No. Iii
with headquarters in the Ozark building
gave its monthly banquet May g. A large
number Of members and visitors entoyed
the entertainment. st. Louis Lodge meets
in Oriental Hall, Jefferson avenue and
Adams straet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Dead of Two war. Honored.


Monroe City. Mo-. May s0-A rainstorm
early this morning prevented the extensive
Memorial Day exercises. but in spite Of tho
weat ather the graves Of the twenty-six Con-
felerates. twenty Federals and six Mexican
heroes were decorated with flags and every
grave in the white city was smothered with
roses ard sweet honeysuckles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Dead Baby Found Under s..p..

The body Of white male child about I
months old WAS found under the cellar
steps in the rear Of No. LOG North Letting
well avenue at o'clock yesterday after
noon by John p. Koch. OF that address. It
was removed to the morgue. The police
are investigating.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Day at Louisville, Ill.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Louisville. H., May 3o..--Decoration Day
liam j. Stephenson Post and citizens in the
usual manner. The Grafton was delivered
by the Reverend r. d. McKinnis. The SOL
dier dead were also remembered at Hord,
Hoosier. Oskaloosa and Ingraham.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
DaysObserved at Ramsey.
REPUBLICS: g:

observed here by partial suspension Of busi-
ness and general decoration of graves Of
soldiers and civilianA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Joseph Cole XIII. Himself.

REPCE-IC SPECIAL
Vincennes, Ind. May 3o.-Joseph Cole, a
young farmer. shot himself Though the
head tonight and died instantly He was
temporarily insane.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Day Observed at Jacksonville.

ktEfOiSLlC sPESlAL
Jacksonville, ILL.,. May 3o.-Citizens Of
jacksonville observed Decoration Day. A
mass meeting was held. and an address was
tendent Of the School for the Blind Of Ilii-
nois. Later the cemeteries were visited
and the graves Of the dead soldiers were
decorated.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
FISH HOOK CAUGHT IN NOSE.
Laurence Weber Susta1ns Painful In.
Jury While Einhinx I'm Pond

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Weber of West Belle
vile. while fishing yesterday caught the
hook Of the line in his hose. After the
fish which he thought he caught.
Laurence. with other boys had been fish,
ing in a pond near his home. He caught
under with jerk. He gave the line a
hard jerk. The fish was lost and the hook
caught m his nose. The other boys came
to relieve him. the farther In the hook
worked itself. Several doctors were sum-
moned and the hook was cut out of the
little fellows nose.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Hoods Jdrsaparilla
and Pills

Forming In, combination the Spring
I Medicine PAR EXCELLENCE, un-
equaled for purifying the blood, as
shown by radical and permanent cures
6crofula Satt RIteuu
Scald Head 6oiie, PlmpIes
Al klnds Of Humor Psorlaeie
5000 Potoonlng Rheumatism
CataWh Dyspepsia. Eto.
TssthGniab oe semaEka6ss cures mailed On re-
OuoaG C. L. HOOD 90. Lowell Maas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
SOUTH ILLINOIS SYNOD
HONORS ALTON MINISTER.
German Evangelical Organization
Elects Reverend Theodore Ober-
hellmann as, It's President.

The Reverend Theodore Oberhellmarn, pas
tor of the German Evangelical Church in
Henry street, Alton. was elected president
Of the South Illinois German Evangelical
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Children Garry Flags.
REPUBLIC sPE,

Clay City, ILL.,, May 3o.-Fully 1000 people
assembled at the Clay City Cemetery to-
day to witness the decoration of the SOL
diers' graves by Clay City Post, No. 269 A
feature was the presence Of nearly 200
children in the procession, each carrying
small flag.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
BROADWAY CARS BLOCKED.
Spreading Rails Cause Inconvenience
to Decoration Day Crowds.

The spreading of rail stopped traffic on
the Broadway line near Jefferson Barracks
yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred
on the northbound track. Cars southbound
arrived at Jefferson Barracks with regular
ity, and by o'clock. two hours after tbs .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

Nick Perrin spealks at Lebanon,
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Lebanon. nl.. May So-Decoration Dav
was observed here this afternoon Adj
dresses were delivered by Nick Perrin and
=. J. Burke OF Belleville and ]. NJ. Cham
berlin, Jr, and A. F. Clark Of this city
The Plato Quartet Of McKendree College
sang several selections,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31
Services Postponed at Mar.h.,l.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Marshall. No.. Mar 30-Decoration Day
services were postponed here to-day on ac-
count of heavy rains. Nearly four inches
OF water fell