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Evening star., 1919-12-31

GRAY. Mr.. JOSIAH GRAY who died on
December ~. 1919. was the Oldest govern
ment employe. in point of service in Wash.
inston. Mr. Gray wac. employed by the gov
ernment for sixty-six wears. On September
l. 1888, Received employment as a water boy
in the Washington navy yard. He served
.in this capacity until sixteen years Of ace
following which ne was transferred ss an
apprentice blacksmith. serving five years He
worked 1T his trade until April Is. 1861
when he enlisted IN Company ID. 9Th Bat
TALON. u. c. ana was mustered out Iuly
>. 1861. serving three months in the T. =
Army. Mr.. Gray born April e. lS4O
and was appointed during President Pierce's
administration. retaining his position until
. his death
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
Brooklyn Stand Falls;
Many Seriously Hurt

Samuel Yurkoveitsky, a thirteen
year-old boy, is in ST. GATHERINGS Hos
pital in a serious condition, suffering
effects of injuries received when the
stand erected by the Bushwick- Ridge
wood Memorial Committee in McKib-
bon Park, Brooklyn, collapsed early
yesterday. The child suffered fract-
ured skull and internal injuries. Sew
eral other persons were seriously hurt.
The stand which had been erected
for a meeting to collect funds for a
memorial to the men Of the neiehbor-
hood who died in the great war.
swayed and crumpled shortly after
midnight when about 500 people roso
to leave it. The Police and Building
departments have been ordered to
mako an Investigation to ascertain
the cause Of the collapse. The. police
OF the Stage Street station withheld
details of the accident.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
Manhattan Hon0rs
Fighting Legions
Units Of Three Wars.
Including uaUes
March in Par0d e s

The veterans of the Civil War
sgain marched up Riverside Drive yes
tsrday, while the city greeted It's aged
heroes with new reverence and bowed
in memory of their dead comrades with
8 neT tenderness.
Men and women whe in the last
year have learned fo: the first time the
lessons OF weT and have welcomed
hoaie 50 feesnsi'= tieis own young vct-
nfans turned with new appreciation
70 the veterans wio came through the
great adventure more than fifty years
age.
Fhe crowd vss larger thaa ever be
ssre. There we're mors applause. more
inPasye cries OF tenderness and pride,
IS the old men marched by, their steps
aeggedly firm, their heads resoiutely
high and their eyes sparkling. although
tas heavy flags sometimes shook In
'aeir faltefing grip and more than one
proud ma.eaer was content to relin-
auish his burden to younger hands
ence the grandstand was passed.
The presence OF younger veterans In
ne parade, trailing brigh. new clouds
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

by the war, was stressed by Father
Fleming in his sermon. A Roman Cath
olic priest, participating in a distinc-
tive ceremonial Of his Church, he yet
recognized the fact that his auditors
were Of all creeds and chat those
whose heroic death was being COM
memorated had been OF many faiths.
Following the benediction by Arch
bishop Hayes, woman stepped up to
the platform Of the bandstand. She
was Miss Margaret Keyes, q descendant
of Francis Scott Key, and she sang his
masterpiece:
"Oh. say can you Seq"
AS her clear soprano sounded the
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
Starred Mothers
Lead In Brooklyn

The gold star mothers of the gen
Grafton that sleeps beneath the poppies
in France led three generations of SOL
diers yesterday in the most impressive
Memorial Day parade Brooklyn has
ever had. All the mothers of the lost
boys did not march. Some were seat
ed in the grandstand along Prospect
Park West. They, with $4,000 other
persons in the stands, rose in silence
as the mothers came along.
There we're about $50 women in the
honor legion. All wore white dresses
and chaplet of leaves over the hair,
and each had black band on her left
arm with gold star on it. There
were no cheers for them but as the
thin lines of Civil War veterans, only a
shadow Of the once great army, passed
they were given a touching reception.
Behind the police and the mothers
came Lewis S. Pitcher, State COM
mander Of the G. A. R.. who was grand
marshal; Brigadier General Charles /
de Bevoise, adjutant general, and H. c.
II. Craten, assistant adjutant general
Divisions of the Parade
The rest of the parade was divided
into several divisions as follows:
First-Detachmen from the u. S
Army, Navy and Marines.
Second--The National Guard Oath
23d and 47th Infantry, 18th Coast Ar
tillery and I'd Field Artillery, under
command Of Brigadier General j. j
Robb.
Third--Soldiers Of the American Le-
gion, 1918-19 (27th and 77th Divisions)
under Brigadier General WingAto.
Fourth---Grand Army Veterans (many
II 4hnxn kacausa ~ fheir e,raaf ana
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
10, 600 KneeI at Field Mass
For America s Hero Dead

The sea that, had borne America 3
fighters to glorious death in France
Tapped the Battery shore. The park
bandstand. festooned with the nation
al colors, was converted into a sanctu-
ary. Beside the altar the Archbishop
of New York sat enthroned. At inter
walls an army airplane from Governors
Island whirred athwart the azure sky.
Every tinkle OF the bell of the mass
was echoed by bugle's fanfare and
the roll of muffled drum.
Ten thousand men and women alter
nately stood with bowed head and
knelt on the green of Battery Park for
two hours yesterday morning during
the celebration of a solemn high me-
mortal military field mass for the
United States soldiers, sailors and ma
rnes who gave their lives in the great
var
"They were godly men, fighting a
godly fight" declared Father Joseph c..
Fleming, the preacher. "They await
the resurrection, wrapped in the Stars
and Stripes"
That was the keynote of the whole
imposing ceremony--the dual sacrifice
they made who laid down their lives in
France and Flanders-that the nation
might endure and that Christian civ
ilization might not perish.
Priests Parade to Park
Headed by color guard bearing
aloft the American flag and the stand
ard of the 22d Infantry, a procession
of 80 priests, 100 acolytes and the
vested boy choir of the Paulist Church
moved at II a. m. from the rectory of
the Church of Our Lady Of the Rosary,
in State Street, into the park and up
to the improvsed altar. Major Cen
eral Thomas H. Barry headed a mill
tary escort from Governors Island
and Rear Admiral John D. Mcdonald a
naval escort from the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. The 22d Infantry Band provided
music.
The color guard stood at attention
before the steps leading to the band
stand, while the officiating clergy
mounted to the sanctuary, and through
out the service. The Papal colors, yell
low and white, were intermingled with
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

first note the purple-robed archbishop
stood erect on the dais of his throne.
Far on the outskirts of the crowd q
ragged, barefoot urchin. lolling on the
lawn, scrambled to his feet. And all
the grades and degrees Of clergy and
laymen between those two, who a mo-
ment before had bowed in alteration
at tho elevation of the Host. paid this
other tribute Of respect. till the last
bar OF the anthem, their eyes cast
loyalty on that flag which
In triumph doth wave
"o'er the land of the free and the home
Of the brave,"
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

riding in carriages), under A, Ross
Matheson
Fifth-War Veterans Brigade, under
George W. Smith
Sixth-Spansh War Veterans.
Seventh-United Boys Brigade of
America and U. S. Junior Military
Forces from parochial and public
schools
The several hundred overseas men
who marched behind General Wingate
we're without guns and without packs
they made a fine appearance, as did
the backbone Of Brooklyn's system of
defence, the 18th, the 18th, the 23d
and the 47th, who were led by Brigadier
General James Robb.
Some Forced to Use Canes
The approach of the G.. A. R. was
sounded when the band came along
playing "My Old Kentucky Home"
With their shot-rddled flags, some
leaning on canes, but insisting on
walking, they came along. In the rear
many rode in carriages. Those who
had followed Grant through the Wilder
ness to Appomattox and peace could
not all walk But the same old fire
and spirit which brought them victory
were there, and as they reached the
reviewing stand the withered hands
went to the old caps in smart salute.
u. S. Grant Post made it's usual fine
showing.
Three floats donated by William n.
Todd, of the Todd Shipbuilding Com
pany, manned by men who fought in
the three wars, we're feature of the
parade. They represented the Civil,
Spanish and world wars.
In the afternoon Miss Vireinia
Hylan. daughter of the Mayor, led the
Ridgewood, East New York parade.
Major General Alexander and Mayor
Hylan reviewed this parade, which
wound up in the United States Me-
mortal Cemetery at Cypress Hills.
General Alexander delivered the ora
tion of the day. He spoke on "The
Deeds We Commmorate"
Graves Are Decorated
After the service the thousands of
graves that dot the hills we're deco
rated with flowers and flags. The
crowd sang 1.-THE Star Spangled Ban
ner" and "The Battle Cry of Freedom !"
Memorial services for those who
fell in the great war were also held
at the flower garden, in Prospect Park,
in the afternoon, when ninety-foot
steel flag pole, the gift of William
E. Todd, was raised. Natalie Todd,
the seven-year-old daughter of the
donor, raised huge flag to the breeze.
The flag pole is the first part Of q
permanent memorial to be erected on
the spot by MIR. Todd. Many parents Of
the dead heroes attended the services.
Along Bedford Avenue, where more
than two thousand young maple trees
have been planted in honor Of the
Brooklyn boys who died in the world
struggle, a crowd moved from tree tc
tree. AS the name of friend or rela.
tive was found, flowers we're placed In
the wire netting about the tree. There
were several parties in automobiles whe
drove along placing flowers on trees they
found without decorations.
Eighteen thousand persons marched
in Queens, including 1900 overseal
troops from Camp Mills. Their rout,
led from Union Course to Jamaica, &
distance of five miles. Refreshment,
were provided by the National Leagu,
for Woman's Service at Jamaica, ant
many homes were thrown open to tn,
marchers.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

of glory from Chateau Thierry and the
Argonne, did not detract from the rev.
erence paid the old men; what these
stalwart young marchers did last year
the older ones had done ffty-fou1
years ago, and the crowd paid them
tribute as pioneers.
Stretched out in small groups, some
numbering only six or seven, the vet
erans mustered about five hundred
marchers, followed by others unequal
! to the tramp in the heat, who rode in
fowerdecked automobiles, smiling and
nodding to the shouting crowds, but
holding themselves rigidly erect as
they passed General O'Ryan on the
grandstand.
The sunshine Pickering through the
treetops, on the bright flags and sum-
mer frocks Of the feminine watchers,
made Jane of color for the marchers,
while hundreds of flags Auttered from
the ships on the river. Even the aero
| planes, which came out to do honor to
the nations heroes, were painted in
brilliant colors.
Old Guard and Veteran Corps
Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan
were in the grandstand at Ninetieth
Street with General Organ and his
staff. Across the street, sturdily de-
fant Of the heat in their bearskin
shakos, was the guard of honor, COM
posed Of members of the Veteran Corps
or ARTILLERY, in command of Major
Bryce W. Metcalf, and the Old Guard
OF New York City, commanded by Majo
Edward Havemeyer Snyder.
Others in the reviewing stand we're
NJ rs. James ". Lawton, daughter of Cen
eral Robert Anderson; Colonel E. j.
Atkinson, Robert L. Moran, president
Of the Board of Aldermen; Grover
Whalen, William F. Kirchner, past de-
partment commander of the G. A. R.
and chairman of the Memorial Day
Committee, which arranged the parade;
Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, Henry
Clews, G.. N. Bliss, the Rev G. A. Car
tensen, Major General Charles F. Roe,
Job E. Hedges and Assemblyman Jo-
seph steinberg.
John B. Trainor was grand marshal
OF the parade, with an escort consist
ing Of many army and navy officers,
and guard of honor. formed by Lafay-
cite Post, No. 140, under Commander
George ". Case, and Lafayette Camp,
| Sons of Veterans, led by Commander
Harry B. Bradbury.
New York Guard in Lead
The first division of the parade was
made up Of the New York Guard, led
by Brigadier General George r. Dyer,
with solid lines of youthful figures in
khaki, who prepared the way for the
lump, which came to the spectators
throats when the thin blue lines of
veterans struggled past.
Five Survivors of Zouaves
The special escort for the G. A. R.
was made up of the Gardes Lafayette
Band and the Battalion dcs Gardes La
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

the Red, White and Blue in the ex-
terror decorations, while the ceiling OF
the stand was covered with blue bunt-
ing studded with gold stars.
Archbishop Patrick ]. Hayes, who
presided, is chaplain-bishop of all
Roman Catholic chaplains in the United
States service. Chaplain Joseph P. Di-
| neen, New York Guard, and Thomas
Dempsey, United States army, acted as
chaplains to the archbishop. The Right
Rev. Monsignor George J. Waring, vicar
general to the chaplain bishop, was
celebrant of the mass. The Rev. John
j. Brady, United States army, was
deacon; the Rev. Paul ]. Richie,
United States army, subdeacon; the
Rev. John j. Byrne, United States army,
master Of ceremonies, and the Rev. Jo-
seph c. Fleming, chaplain of the
Knights of Columbus, preached the SER
mon.
Morgan ]. O'Brien was chairman of
the reception committee and Surveyor
of the Port Thomas E Rush of the
committee on arrangements.
Two tiers Of benches had been place. d
facin gthe bandstand, but these were
filled shortly after 10 o'clock by ticket
holders and early arrivals. By the
time Archbishop Hayes, who had been
delayed consecrating a new church o..
Staten Island, reached the rectory in
State Street, Battery Park was crowded
almost to it's limit
Just as the celebration of the mans
got under way the transport Mobile.
her deck rails lined with hundreds of
returning soldiers, steamed up the
North River. The doughboys were
cheering Justify their first sight of
home in many months. Then as the
troopship rounded the curve they be-
held the great throng kneeling in the
park. They caught the significance of
it and their cheers were hushed. More
than one head in it's jaunty overseas
cap was bowed and lips that had
suonded the battle-cry Of liberty over
against the Hindenburg line moved In
silent prayer for comrades who will
not return.
Preacher Tells Of Kinship
That feeling Of kinahip among all
Americans, regardless Of creed or race
or color, which has been accentuated
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

Grants memory. At the closing serv-
vice, held inside the tomb, members
of the post strewed flowers on the
casket.
Mounds In Pershing Square
In Pershing Square flowers and flags
were placed upon a dozen mounds OF
earth which symbolized the graves OF
those who lie in France. At the head
Of each mound was q small wooden
cross. The service was arranged by
Mrs. Laura P. Prisk, through whose
efforts President Wilson was induced
to issue his proclama tion making June
IA Flag Day. Mrs Prisk was one OF
the speakers
The Sons Of the American Revolution
observed Memorial Day by placing 6
wreath at the base of the monument ir
the yard of Trinity Church erected to
the prisoners of war who died in New
York during the War of Independence
On gravestones throughout the YARD
were American, French and British
flags, marking the resting places OF
soldiers Of those nations who died here
in Colonial days.
Alexander Hamilton Post, G. A. R.
placed wreath at the base of the
monument Trinity Corporation erected
to the memory of General Hamilton.
The tablet on the porch of ST. Paul's
Chapel in memory of Geenral Richard
Montgomery was decorated by the
Sons of the American Revolution.
Shaft Unveiled in Bronx
The new significance of Memorial
Day was evident in it's observance yes
terday in outlying sections of the city
Everywhere the olive drab of 1915
marched with the blue and khaki of
'98 end the dark blue of '61 in The
Bronx, where the veterans of the Civil
War rode in carriages in their parade
a shaft, which is believed to be New
York's first permanent memorial to
men of the National Army, was un-
veiled.
The monument stands. at 139th
Street and Third Avenue. 1t is dedi-
Gated to the men, buried in military
graves, who we're called to the colors
by Local Board No. 2. Funds for it's
construction were raised by popular
subscription. George Mohr, chairman
OF the local board, formally presented
it to the city. Robert L. Moran
Pr sident of the Board of Aldermen
made the speech of acceptance.
Carriages were provided for the
l 81 members of Oliver Tilden and Van
derbilt Posts, G. A. R.. who took part
in the borough's parade. Troops OF
the New York Guard, veterans of the
Spanish War and other orpenizations
marched, and were reviewed BY
Borough President Bruckner.
Memorial services of the G. A. r
we're held last night at Carnegie Hall
Robert l.. Moran, President of the
Board Of Aldermen, was the principa
speaker. The invocation was spoker
by the Rev. G. H. Christensen. More
than 200 Civil War veterans had seat:
on the platform. Three thousand rela
tives and friends filled the auditorium
The 6oth Regiment Band and solost
furnished music.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
Riverside Drive Parade of
Spanish and Civil War
Veterans Cheered bv
an Immense Throng
Mothers Lead in Brooklyn
Archbishop Hayes Presides
at Battery Field Mass;
Roosevelt Grave Decked

A new and mighty delegation yes
terday joined the veterans Of the
nations older wars in their YEARLY
ceremony Of remembrance for
those Of their number who have
died.
From coast to coast in a thousand
parades they, marched, following
the faded, dwindlipg ranks of the
Grand Army of the Republic and
the robust, middle-aged men who
fought in '9s. They were the men
Of the Marne, the Hindenburg
Line, the Argonne, marching to
lay flowers on the graves of their
comrades. SO recently dead.
The crowd that watched the parade
sweep up Riverside Drive yester-
day was larger and more emotion
al than any Of recent years. War
was close enough TO the watchers
still to be a vital thing, and recol-
lections of the nations most re-
cent and greatest conflict brought
forth cheers for the men Of Get
tysburg and San Juan.
throughout the city other memorials
for the soldier and sailor dead
were held. Mothers OH whose arms
the tragic gold star shone led the
Brooklyn parade, At the Battery
the park band stand was convert
ed into a sanctuary. Archbishop
Patrick j, Hayes sat enthrened
here, while solemn high memorial
military field mass was celebrated
for the soldiers, sailors and
marines who died in the Great
War.
One great fighter, to whom was de-
MED the privilege of serving In
france, was not forgotten In
day filled with memories Of those
who had fallen In battle, Hun
dreds of persons visited the grave
on the hillside near Oyster Bay
where the body of Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt slept beneath a
broad covering Of flowers.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-31

Preacher Tells Of Kinship
That feeling Of kinship among all
Americans, regardless Of creed or race
or color, which has been accentuated
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-10

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-11

cross country travel is quite common
throughout the winter.
The common way of "mushing,' or
travelling by dog sled. is the single
file, seven animals usually being en-
ployed. The head dog is the leader and
is trained to keep the animals strung
out so that they do not become en-
tangled in their harness and traces
and SO that they are all pulling in the
one direction. Tandem driving has be-
come much more common than it was
during the early rush of ~goldseekers
to Alaska. This is done with either
five or seven dogs. the leader being in
advance by himself.
Fifty pounds per dog, or $50 pounds
for a seven-day team, is considered
by experienced Alaskan drivers as the
proper amount If one wishes to get
speed out of his dogs or is making a
long journey. Often the load is 100
pounds per dog and occasionally. for
short journeys. 200 pounds.
The malamute. the native Alaskan
Eskimo dog. and the husky" OBJ.
strains with the 'Siwash." the native
Indian dog, are the best sled animals
to be obtained.
Cross breeding has led to many
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-11
e ton News
SOUTH FRONT
WILL BE PAVED
State to Pave Treacherous
Roadway Long a Burden
to the Borough

At the special session Of the Borough
Council held last evening the propo-
sition of the State to pave the lower
end of Front street. was accepted.
The borough will pay as its share of
the cost $4,000. The entire ost is esti-
at about $40, 600. The street to
be paved is the stretch of South Front
from the overhead bridge to
the borough limits. a distance OF
thing over two miles. This road
has been a burden on the borough for
the past twelve years. Time after time
the Borough Council has been petit
toned to have the street thoroughly
paved. Finances. however. did not al
low this, and year after year the
street has been repaired. never how
ever, to the satisfaction of the many
motorists who use the road. Because
of Its narrow width and its curves II
is known as a dangerous roadway, and
has bee nthe scene of a number of &C
cidents.
The street will be paved with maca-
dam surfaced with an asphalt pre-
paraticn. Work will be started as soon
as the State workmen complete tht
road below Middletown on which they
are now working.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-11
Catholics Plan For
Second Annual Picnic

The annual Catholic picnic will be
held at Hershey Thursday. August FL
Il. was announced to-day. The pic
mic will be under the auspices OF the
Harrisburg Council knights of Co
lumbus, and invitations will be Is
sued to all Catholics of Central Penn
sylvania. :,
The first Catholic picnic was held
at Hershey in 1917. and the afralr
proved so popular that it was decio-
ed to make it. an annual event. How
ever, the necessities of war caused
the postpon ement of the picnic last
year. 1t is planned to make this n
of the most successful picnlcs OF the
kind ever held in this part OF the
State, and a committee has been
working ON the details for some time.
Among the attractions will be a
dress parade and drill of the knights
of st. George Cadets of Harrisburg
Steelton, Lancaster and Lebanon; a
baseball game, races and dancing.
The committee in charge of the az
fair includes the following: Joseph
p. Durborow, chairman; Milton j..
Yetter, r. B. McCulla. George Nor
rissey, F. J.. Yestadt and j. l.. McCor-
mick.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-11

strains ii dogs employed in Alaskan
travel. but none has been Iounu "
surpass the malamute and the nusky'
mainly because their toes are close "
gether with no hair growing
them thus preventing them from ~
ting sore feet from the snow paiiihS
up. The collie has been founo 70 Ut
the most Intelligent dog for a ieauer,
u the %collie's dcsire to 90 al the
work himself (Shereas the leader
should do nothing but lead) causes
him TO use up his strength. Crosses
with the settlers and pointers stand
the cold and the strenuous work ex-
cept that their toes are hairy n they
easily get sore feet
The ordinary value OF a cog In
Alaska is $25. In the time of q "stam-
pede" of gold seekers this may jump
Dogs are employed by the Christian
missionaries in the interior of Alaska
10 visit members Of their scattered
hocks mo to bring patients into their
hospita ais. Along the Yukon, where the
Protestant Episcopal church is IN
charge of all protestant work among
10th indians and Eskimos, the dis
tances are great and the missions rev
and these dogs are found of tnesti-
mabIe value. More of them Will be
used in the work of Christianizing the
as q result of the nationwide
of the Episcopal Church TO
expand all its activities at home and
abroad, as more funds ana more
workers will be made available for
Alaska.