Weekly journal-miner., 1910-06-01


 ly observed in this city, yesterday.
 It was also one in which the military
 figured prominently, and gave to the
 scene an impressive character For
 the first time in the history of this
 city, the entire force available at Fort whipple, with the local militia, made up the impressive column that escorted the veterans of other days to the resting place of the dead.
 The scene was inspiring, and at no time since the day was observed were as many of the country's de- lenders seen on the streets of Pres colt in a like. procession.
 Major Henry Kirby. commanding the first battalion of his famous regi- ment, the 18th United States Infan- try, was at the head of his column, supported by his staff, Lieutenant Gunster and .. Captain Cole. of the Medical department, all of whom were mounted on splendid animals Captain Mitchell was in command of Company E of the. Arizona Ma tional Gusrd"' Over 250. men were in line. The. discipline of the en- tire eommapd was faultless, and the splendid appearance of the forces called from. tne ithrOugs. on the streets the greatestii admiration.
 Major Kirby is soldier of the old school; and in a. short time will reinquish his command and retire. to private life, with a career of long years thai gives him 2 record with out a bletaisb, .iq patriotism and duty to the sia flag. His zeal as a soldier was bsautifhIly reflected in yesterday's. memorial tribute, and with the deFeaders of other days, the people, thank him for making the day warthH of .tie deed
 F. E. Apdrews was. the marshal of the day, Aaa ttre parade covered the Plaza and wendeds it's way to the Citizens cemetery, and from that point to the barracks.
 Mrs. Bunte and Mrs. Henry, to- gether with ether patriotic ladies of the Relief Corps, provided the floral emblems.
 After the exercises were concluded over the grave sf General Mccall. the 0'Neih monument on the Plaza was also the scene of similar regard and affection, Miss Mary Duke, Miss Katie Hickey and Comrade Jonn Kinney placing the American flag and decorating the figure with floral emblems. Miss Hickey it will be oficiated nearly three years ago in the dedicating of this ebmlem to the Arizona hero of the Spanish war
 At the Cemetery.
 Memorial services were conducted over the mound that covers the re mains of General W. H. H. Mccall, who passed away in Prescott over thirty years ago. In selecting this grave, the memory of one of the bravest officers of the Civil War is vividly recalled, and the tribute to his valor recalled to many his faith full and courageous duty on the field of battle. He bore the distinction in the Civil War of reaching the high rank of brigadier general be- fore he was thirty years of age, and Gettysburg was the battle that gave him this distinction. He was under he late General Joe Hooker, and by him was recommended to promotion on the field to General Meade. His lasn' at an OppOrtune time saved one of the wings of a division, and when his promotion was ordered by the | corps commander, General Mccall 1 was ranked as the youngest brigadier general in the American army up to hat time. After the war was ended, | General Mccall came to Prescott to 1 reside. He was for a time a deputy l United States marshal, and in a civil 1 ,apaeity filled many responsible pO- 'itions with the military in this Ter -itory.
 The reviving of this great sol ' lier's name through the selection