The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-31
HODGES TO VETERANS.
Elaborate Programs at Both National
Cemeteries.

Leavenworth, Kan, May 31.-Hun-
dreds of visitors came to Leavenworth
to spend Decoration day, either at the
soldiers home or Fort Leavenworth.
Elaborate programs were carried out
at both national cemeteries.
At the soldiers home 5000 veterans
formed in line at headquarters and
led by the home band, marched to the
cemetery, where school children dec
grated the more than 5000 graves.
Exercises were held in the chapel at
2 O'Clock, the address being delivered
by Governor George H. Hodges of
Kansas.
At Fort Leavenworth, four troops
of the Fifteenth cavalry acted as an
escort for members of Custer post. In
the absence of a band at the post,
music was furnished by a fife and
drum corps, composed of veterans.
Children of the public schools, in
charge of members of the w. r. c.,
decorated the graves. The address
was delivered by w. F. Harding of
the Congregational church. But 21
veterans of the Civil war marched in
the procession.
Farmer Smith Speaks.
Garnett. Kan, May elaboration
day exercises here were attended by a
large crowd and an excellent program
was carried out. Col. A. w. Swith de-
livered a fine address.
Capper at Clearwater.
Clearwater, KAN, May 31.-In his
Memorial day address here before a
large assemblage of veterans and citi-
zens in Odd Fellows hall, Arthur Cap
per of Topeka came out strongly
against a large expenditure for naval
and military establishments. He spoke
vigorously in favor of economy in gov
eminent expenditures. and urged the
bringing about of a condition that will
make war impossible in the future.
He paid high tribute to the old SOL
diers of the Civil war and his address
was well received.
Pat Coney at Beloit.
Be1oit, Kan, May 31-The unwilling
of the soldiers monument by the
Women's Relief Corps was the feature
OF the Memorial day exercises here.
The program was an impressive one
and called forth memories to the vet
Grams who were able to be present.
Captain P. H. Coney of Topeka was
the orator Of the day. and his address
was fitting climax for the exercises.
Memorial at Winona.
Winona, May 31.-Memorial day
was observed here by patriotic and
commemorative services in the Meth
odist Episcopal church. No regular
Grafton was delivered as on former
occasions, as no speaker of suitable
rank could be secured. Only two vet
Grams of the Civil war were present
this year, though more reside near
here. Age and infirmity are rapidly
removing the few veterans who once
lived here. The line was led by an
automobile with veterans, girls with
flowers, boys with flags, followed by a
large number of people in autos, car
riages etc, and proceeded to the Win
ona cemtery, where the graves of de-
creased veterans were decorated with
appropriate services.
Memorial at Fort Riley.
Junction City, Kan, May 31.-Me-
mortal day was observed at Fort Riley
in the usual manner. At the post the
entire command went to the cemetery.
where short services were conducted
by Chaplain Dickson The national sa-
lutte was fired at noon, and all duties
for the day were suspended.
Injured by Own Car.
Abilene, kan, May Sin the Me-
mortal day parade the Rev. W. J.
Deyoe, a Methodist minister, stalled