Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 31, 1894, Page 5

'NID FLOWERS AND TEARS @raves of the Nation's Soldier Dexd Decor- | ated by Nebraskans, i | MEMORIAL DAY GENERALLY OBSERVED General Van Wyek's Beautiful Tribute to | the Country's Noble Defenders Arouses Mueh Vnthusiasm at raska City— Other Foints in the State. NEBRASKA CITY, May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—~Today witnessed the most successful observance of Memorial day since the custom has prevailed in this city. The business houses and many private’ res- idences were trimmed with flags and bunt- ing, many decorations being elaborate. The procession, headed by a band, composed of Watson rifles, union and confederate vet- erans, firemen, bicyclists and citizens In car- riages, marched to the court house square, where exercises were held. After music by the band and cholr, General C. H. Van Wyck delivered the address. The general * was greeted with tumultuous applause, showing plainly the esteen: in which he Is held at Nebraska City, The ex-senator said The records of that grand army disbanded over a quarter of a cent ago will show that more than a majority have been beckoned “by the white arms in the moon- 1ight to the Invisible country far away.” Many whose deeds had iuspired this gen- eration and the world, whose life sence gave assurance that what had been gained on the ficld would not be lost in counell, have one by one been touched by the de- stroying angel “and drifted out upon the dark and unkoown sea that rolls around the world And now we see them only in memories of the past or in the gilded hopes we paint of the future. Everywhere today within our from the fir and pine trees of the nor'th to the orange groves of the gulf, from the stormy billows of the Atlantic and the quiet shores of the inland seas, or the broad savannas, the gently rolling prairies, across the sun-crowned Sierras, on the spangled plains of California and the gently murmur- ing Pacific, everywhere is the nation stand- ing by the graves of its buried heroes. From the drummer boy who long since beat his last tatoo to the martyr president who, like Moses, was to lead hls people through the wilderness and through bloody war, and like him destined to pass away within sight of the promised land—but not until his great soul knew and felt that the vietory had been won and the people saved. Although the grass has grown green on battle plains, and the implements of' war converted into instruments of husbandry, “yet countless homes are dark and drear through the Tand they died to save.” How many hearts In the gloom and sorrow of a grief not yet assuaged are sighing Oh, for a touch of the vanished hand, For the sound of a volce that is still. GRAVES EVER GREEN. We speak of the dead past, but it Is not dead. The past few years can never die. ‘The graves we this day strew with flowers will always be green; the flowers, before tomorrow's sun, will be withered and dry, but the trees which find root in half a m lion of graves will never wither and perish. Bach year, each generation, each century, striking deeper their roots, widening their branches in perpetual bloom, and bLearing fruit for the healing of the nation. It was a happy thought of ancient times for gentle love, family remembrance and na- tional gratitude to decorate the graves of those whose affection had In death conse- crated love, of those whose deeds had added luster fo the arms, renown to the achieve- ments, rescued from dishonor or saved the life of a nation. Doubly fitting this tribute now, when not only military glory and n tlonal life has been rescued, but elvilization and Christianity made more certain of suc- cess. We come under the Inspiration of sacred memories and gloomy associations with the responsibilities injured by the terrible sacri- fice of those who died “‘for you and me,” and anticipations of the teeming future when the millions yet to be will fill our places and tread the world’s busy marts. They, 00, after we shall have been gathered by the side of our comrades, will come hither, as we do now, and while breathing benlgns and prayers will bedeck these hallowed mounds. Then, as now, none will be for- gotten. Thousands sleep as they fell, “in one rude burfal blent,” in the open field, the deep morasd. the bleak mountain, lying side by side with those for whom they fought. Yet nature, In this springtime, will adorn the grave of each with the “smile of God.” Thousands are lying In the “deep, deep sea,” where only the seaweed can garnish the coral tomb. ~Many by the River's margin, where across the leagues, Children's thoughts and women's mem- orles come Like angels to sit by the sepulcher. No matter where he may have fallen, in what section may be his grave, over the burial place of the unknown as well as the known Is burning the incense of a grateful homage, a holy adoration. The unknown are mot unremembered. Although unrecognized they lle, But above the starry sky, Martyrs' names can never die. Nature in unison with man yields her tribute, Sweet with odors of myrtle and pine, Breeze of the pralrie and breath of the ea, Meado borders, and mountain and forest and lea. THEIR PATRIOTISM. On this Memorial day we come as when the union was in danger they went, men of all religions, faith, political creeds and various nationalities, all ranks and condi- tions in life. Forgetting the old rallying cry of party, they stood shoulder to shoulder and gave themselves without reserve to the land. This it was that made them more than heroes. It made them patriots. The fleur de lis of France, the eagle of Germany, the lion of England never con- * tained so large a portion of education and sturdy worth. No trade, pursuilt or profes- slon but was represented by thousands. Youth in the portals of life threw away every dream of love, every hope of prefer- ment, and staked all on the perilous edge of battle. Old men from the lengthening * shadows of sunset suddenly grew young and renewed their strength as the eagles, and felt that ‘‘their force was mnot abated nor their eye grown dim.” The battle-stained banners are now furled, the tents are all struck, the sleepers will little reck’ the bugle call, the reveille, the summons to line and the bloody charge. Many of that vast host whose tread was as the throes of an earthquake have gone down to the tomb, and while the balmy kiss of §pring s soft upon the hilliide and valley let us come with lilies, violets and roses, in whose® perfume the sweetness of the morning still linger ™ This nation has other dutles and pleas- ures beside strewing flowers and rearing monuments. There are those maimed and crippled, whom the destroying angel passed over in the dread conflict, but upon whom death me 0 near as to place nis “sign man- ual. Forget not the neces:ities of the soldier's widow and helpless orphan: Scatter flow- ers over the graves of their dead hopes, as | you scatter them over the graves of your comrades. May we never forget the lesson of their struggles and death. We know that deeds like theirs outlast the years, then lot us bo actuated by their spirit and de- termine that we, too, will work for God and battle for the right. Lot us see to It, in the language of the great Lincoln, that our comrades have not died In vain. Let us redeem his pledge and secure what their blood bestowed, them will the hope be as- sured that governments or the people, for the people and by the pecple shall never perish from the earth, and that now, while tho nations are standing in the day-dawn of an infinite hope, we can see that “a holy Hght 1s sweeping o'er the land and o'er the Bea. DAY DAWN OF FREEDOM. The uitermost parts of the earth and the lslands of the sea are awaiting the glim- mering of the opening dawn of universal liberty. Heaven grant that it may warm its brilllancy into full strength the ener- e of the oppressed, and melt by its fer- Yyouey all chains and all crowns. Dare we, then, stand idly by and not lend the support Bt lesst of our sympathy and godspeed. | Not | oc Cannot we Induige the hope that the strug- gling yeomanry and her toifing operatives, long held as hewers of wood and drawers of water, may #oon be elothed with the highest prerogatives of freemen, and the Emeralt Isle enjoy again a_redcemed r tionality: aml the country of O'Connell, Cur. ran, Grattan anl Bmmst mora take her stand among the nations of the earth Lot us perform our daty according to our ability, as tenderly and as firmly as did Lincoln his. Let us watch the first ap- proach to this country, whose cost we know from forelgn nations—that byplay Is only for th version of the people. When Janger comes It will be with velvet tread rom within our own borders, seeking the advancement of the few at the sacrifice cf the many. The bondholder was always protected. His interest must be pald in gold, even when gold was at a premium Time after time congress assured them that | the promises of the nation should be main- tained. That was well. But it were bet- ter if congress had been as honest and anxious to assure the soldier there should be no repudiation of prommes made to him. His pittance of $13 and $16 per month was paid ‘In depreclated curremcy, no coin pay- ment. Not even “the cheap and nasty" for him The pledge that if slain his: wife and chil- dren should not beg for bread, and if he re- turned he should never want for the com- torts of lite, have long since been fargotten, and we are still playing over the role of the world’s history. - The boast continually made that “republics are not ungrateful” is not always true. A service pension was not given to the soldiers of the revolution until the great majority had gone down to the tomb. So with the war of 1812; so with Mexican war, and so the determination ms to make it the same experience with diers of the union army. A TIME HONORED CUSTOM. People of all nations have venerated the memory of their defenders, as well before as after the Christian era. In the time of Solon, nearly 1,000 years be fore Christ, such as had died in the service of their country were burled with great pomp and their familtes maintained at public ex- pense. Aeschylus was not only a brave sol- dier, but a brilliant poet, and the author of ““Promethet incurred censure by reason of plety in his poems, and was sentenc death, but his brother re- versed the sentence by uncovering the arm which had left a hand on the battlefleld of Salamis. That was 500 years befors Christ. In this enlightened and Christian era, uncov- ering the handless and armless soldiers will hardly secure bread, certainly not protect from death or other penalties g The nation which can give millions in premiums to its bondholders should give liberal pensions to its bayonet holders. Few years are remaining in which the debt can be Many of the grand army have the dark river and joined world’s great majority the other side. Marshaled by Grant and Hancock, and Logan and Thomas, and Sheridan and Sherman, nearly all the great generals of the war are hearing the drum beat and roll call of an army reunited where the injustice of men and the neglect of the nation, more bitter than injustice, will never vex their souls. And thus the living can realize that God will rewird these dead heroes of ours And cover them over with beautiful flowers. Extensive Affair at O . O'NEILL, Neb.,, May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—Decoration day was never so well and appropriately celebrated in O'Neill as today. Business of all kinds was completely suspended after noon, and everybody entered into observance of the day’s ceremonies with patriotic zeal. At 2 “o'clock the procession formed down town, marching to the court house in the following order: O'Nelll band, Grand Army post, Bartley guards, flower girls, mayor, councilmen, and a long line of citizens In buggies. The immense court room was literally packed, and large numbers turned away, unable even to get standing room. The' exercises opened by singing of *‘Amer- fea,” followed by an address by Mayor Dickson, who appropriately reviewed the history of the country’s civil war, its causes and results. Colonel Towle was the orator of the day, and feelingly portrayed the purposes of the celebration, paying a glowing tribute to the patriotism and zeal of the people in celebrating the occasion, closing with the statement that if the fire of patriotism and loyalty could be kept burning there was nothing to fear for this glorious union. Following this address were exercises by scholars of the public school, all of whom acquitted themselves with great credit. After the close of the exercises the procession reformed and marched through town to the cemetery, where the graves of a number of heroes who wore the blue and one eonfederate were beautifully and profusely decorated. Graves of friends were also decorated. During the exercises at the court house the Bartley guards were presented with an elegant flag by Misses Mae Skirving and Linnie Shellart on behalf of the citizen Dedicated a Monument to the Veterans. GIBBON, Neb.,, May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—Decoration day was ob- served here by a large concourse b people. The day was perfect, a light rain the night before having laid the dust, and the air was cool. At 10:30 a. m. the members of the Grand Army, followed by the Woman's Re- lief corps, Sons and Daughters of Veterans, marched from their respective lodge rooms to the opera house, where memorial services were held. The address was delivered by Rev. O. R. Beebe of Minden, Neb. At 1:30 p. m. a procession was formed and proceeded to Riverside cemetery, two miles distant, where the soldiers’ graves were profusely decorated with flags flowers and wreaths, after which the crowning feature of the day's exercises—the presentation to the Grand Army of the Republic post by the Re- lief Corps of a costly granite monument, erected by them to the memory of the fallen herces on a beautiful spot in the center of the cemetery. The monument was then ded- fcated with appropriate and impressive cer- emonies. In the evening a camp fire was held in the opera house. Addressed by Governor Crounse. BLAIR, Neb., May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was celebrated by the entire community. A large proces- sion was formed at 1 o'clock under the direc- tion of John A. Dix post, Grand Army of the Republic, with F. W. Kenney, sr., as mar- shal of the day. The procession was about one mile long, headed by the German Verein soclety, followed by the Independent Order of 0dd Fellows lodge, mayor and council, Grand Army of the Republic post and people in carriages. About 3,500 people were on the cemetery grounds. The committee of ladies on decoration furnished abundance of flowers, and the graves were decorated by a band of young girls and boys. There are forty-three graves of veterans in the ceme- tery, five having been added the last year After the decoration of graves the procession marched to Germania hall, where A. E. Watson of Little Sioux, Ia., and Governor Crounse addressed a crowded house. Eight Thousand Fresent. BEATRICE, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was ob- served in Beatrice today with quite a elaborate program. The forenocn was spent in visiting the different cemeteries and strewing flowers upon the graves of the soldier dead. In the afterncon a parade was participated in by tne Grand Army of the Republic post, university cadets, the fire department, fraternal organizations, etc. The services were held at the Chautauqua grounds, and it is estimated that 8,000 peo- ple were in attendance. The State Uni- versity band, the Third City band and local vocallsts furni:hed appropriate music. Hon. J. G. Tate of Hastings delivered an excellent on | address. Determined to Observe the D g WELLFLEET, Neb., May 3).—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—Memorial day was observed in a commendable manner by the citizens of this village. There being no Grand Army of the Republic post here nor any old soldiers buried in the cemetery to whom the people could do honor and pay their respects, many of the people went to Maywood to participate tn the memorial ex- ercites. The day was a pleasant one for the fon. The threatened rain of last night caused a very sudden and agreeable change in the temperature from 101 yesterday to 70 today. Appropriately Observed st Tecumseh. TECUMSEH, Nel May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was very appropriately observed tn Tecumseh Both public and private buiMings over the Ueity were profusely decorated with national | flags and bumting. The procession, headed by the Tecumseh Military band, followed by the two Grand Army posts, two Rellef Corps, Sons of Veterans, and eitizens on oot and In conveyances, moved to the netery at 1 o'clock and decorated the ves of the soldiers. Returning to the opera house, st Department C mander H. C. Russell of Schuyler delivered the memorial address, and music was rendered by the band and the Moody quartst LINCOLN'S APPROPRIAT EXERCISES, Memorial Day Observed at the State Cap- ital in & Becoming Manner. LINCOLN, May 30.—(Special to the Bee.) While the observance of Memorlal day was not characterized by any unusual or elabor- ate feature, the celebration was both appro- priate and impressive. The weather was everything {hat could have been desired and the erowds which lined the streets to wate the parade were the largest for many years. The Lincoln Light infantry gave an exhibi- tion drill at Twelfth and N streets for a half an hour before the parade was formed. Then the procession formed and marched up street to Twentieth, where the veterans took cars for Wyuka, where the program of the day was carried out. The line of march was thronged with spectators and probably 10,000 people turned out. The formation of parade was as follows: Drum corps; Lin light infantry; corporal Riel camp, Sons of Veterans; carriages, with the orator of the day and’ committees; Belknap post, Grand Army of the Republic; Appomattox post, Grand Army of the Republic; Farragut post Grand Army of the Republic. At Wyuka cemetery the following program was observed: Decoration of graves; prayer by Chaplain Masterman; addresses by com- mander and officer of the day; memorial to the unknown soldiers by Appomattox Relief corps and children; assembly at the grand stand at 3:30; prayer by Dr. Huntington; song by Farragut quartet; memorial oration by Chancellor Crook of the Nebraska Wesleyan university; closing song, * " taps. Hebron's Happy Day. HEBRON, Neb., May 3.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Hebron observed Decora- tion day to a greater extent than ever be- fore. A cloudless sky and delightful atmos- phere aided in making the day a pleasant occasion. The exercises were held in the Presbyterian church, which was artistically decorated with bunting, flags and flowers. Hon. E. M. Correll was orator of the day, which was sufficient attraction to crowd the church to overflowing, many being unable to gain admission. The colonel was at his best, and fully justified the enviable reputa- tion he bears as a forceful and eloquent public speaker. His depiction of a battle was a masterly word painting, which evoked generous applause. His speech was a glowing tribute to the dead soldier, and ex- pressed veneration for the living. After the exercises at the church, a long and imposing procession, headed by the Second Regiment band, marched to the cemetery, where Rev. E. Cooke made appropriate remarks and little girls decked the soldiers’ graves with beautiful flowers. Largest Crowd. FATRMONT, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was ob- served here with appropriate exercises. The procession formed at 10 o'clock and marched to the cemetery. One hundred and nine teams were in the procession, besides a long line of veterans, Woman's Relief corps and the civil orders of the city. For many years James Keegan has come out with a four- horse trail wagon and carried the children representing the states to the cemetery. Today he turned it over to his son, John, who came out with two wagons hauled by four horses, with forty-four girls in one and forty-four boys in the other. This afternoon Rev. A. A. Randall delivered the oration in the Methodist Episcopal church at 3 o'clock to a crowded house. The procession and crowd was one of the largest ever assembled here on Decoration day. Waverly Remembered the Day? WAVERLY, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gfam to The Bee.)—Everything was alive here today and the largest crowd seen for a long time witnessed the special services of the day. The full enrollment of the Grand Army of the Republic was in the procession, assisted by the Women's Relief corps and the Sons of. Veterans. All school children and young people of the vicinity marched to the cemetery and assisted In doing honors to the dead. Owing to the strong wind it was impossible to speak on the platform and 50 all that could gathered in the Meth- odist church, where Rev. Mr. Hooper, pas- tor, and A. R. Hansen made appropriate addresses. In the evening the school gave an exhibition in the Waverly hall to a crowded house, with exercises appropriate to Decoration day. Becomingly Observed at Kearney. KEARNEY, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Decoration day has been observed here In a most becoming manner today. This morning a long procession, headed by company A, Nebraska Natlonal guards, marched to the cemetery and dec- orated the soldiers’ graves, and this after- noon Lieutenant Governor Thomas J. Majors made an Interesting address in the opera house. The house was packed, and one of the interesting features of the program was a flag drill by sixteen Mttle girls. This evening Prof. R. W. Reese delivered an ad- dress before the Union Veteran Legion at the city hall. Flags have been flying at half mast from all the public buildings, and the stores along Central avenue have been pro- fusely decorated. 1Lengthy Procession at Leigh, LEIGH, Neb., May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was appro- priately observed here today under the aus- pices of the Grand Army of the Republic. The town was crowded with people, many neighboring towns belng represented. Prof. A. B. Hughes of Schuyler delivered the ad- dress. The procession, comprising Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief corps, Sons of Veterans, school children, citizens and visitors, which marched to the cemetery, was half a mile long.- Upon the return from the cemetery a team ran away and five carrlages were demolished. No one was seriously injured, but there were several miraculous escapes. Whitehead's Oration at Ogalalla. OGALALLA, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee)—Hon. James Whitehead of Broken Bow delivered the Decoration day oration, which was pronounced the best that has ever been delivered in this town. The opera house was crowded to overflow- ing. The soldiers’ graves in the cemetery were decorated with flowers by the school children. After the exercises were over a camp fire was given by the Grand Army of the Republic at their hall, at which the public was admitted, and a very pleasant hour spent. Geneva in the Celebration. GENEVA, Neb, May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The attendance at the Decoration services here surpassed all ex- pectations. The address of the day, by Hon. C. S. Miller of Fairmont, was a splendid effort. It was delivered in the open air to a vast concourse of people, and from first to last commanded great atten- tion. The weather was perfect. As Interesting us U.ual at Hastlogs. HASTINGS, May 30.—(Speclal Telegram to The Bee.)—Decoration day ceremonies were as Interesting as usual. Business houses were profusely decorated with flags and bunting and the streets presented a martial appearance. The program ineluded a proces- sion to the old cemetery and Park View, the {of t 0| decoration of the graves of the soldier dead and addresses in the opérs' house. Comrade Adams, presiding elder-of the Methodist church for the Hastingy district, was the orator of the day. Soidier Dend Rem red at HUBBELL, Neb., May 8h—Special Tele- gram to The BeeJ—It mas just 10 o'clock this morning when the old soldiers and peo- ple gathered at the Ida pemecery, four miles south of town, to decos e, the gra f the soldier heroes who gave thelr life for the union. A host of small girls and a few older heads led by S el Patten, the commander of Lew Wallace post Ne. 40, Grand Army Republic, of this place, passed around the graves strewing beautjful wreathes and flowers thereon. Ju:t b concluding the ceremonies salute was fired, after which the large gathering repairéd to Mattison's grove, half a mile north pf the cemetery, re dinner was participated in. At sek the exercises were opened by Rev. W. Burch, who invoked divine biessing after which the address of welcome was de- livered by Commandér Samuel Patten of this place. H. T. Builen ot Belleville, Kan., was the orator of the day. The other ex- preises of the afternoon consisted of recita- tions and musie by a chorus and the Narka Military band. At the conclusion of the exercises at 3 o'clock the crowd di:persed nbbell. o8 Day a eva. VA, Neb., May 30.—(Special to The Memorial and Decoration day was obierved here with m patriotic en- thuslasm. On Sabbath afternoon a union memorial service held in the court house park. The weather s ideal, and a large audience assembled—larger than any building in town could acccmmodate. The pro- gram consisted of the excellent singing of nal and patrfotic airs oy a well trained , and a sermon by Rev. J. E. Brereton, pastor of the Congregational church. the people gathered from every quarter to engage in the decoration services Under the auspices of Wiison post, Grand Army of the Republic, the numerous civic and fraternal societies of the city paraded the streets, gathering at 2 o'clock p. m in the park, where the address of the day was delivered by Hon. C. S. M ller of Fair- mont. After the address the procession was formed and a march taken to the cemetery where the graves of the citizen soldiers, with fitting ceremonies, were bedecked with flowers. was Toblas' Union Ser TOBIAS, ®eb., May 30.—(Special to The Bee,)—Decoration day was appropriately ob- served in Tobias. At 10 o'clock the proces- sion of civic organizations, headed by the Tobias band, formed on Main street and marched to the Tobias cemetery, where the grav of the honored dead were fittingly decorated with a profusion of beautiful flowers, after which the procession retur to Toblas, where wagons w awaiting the people In which they proceeded to Atlantd” Center chureh, where joint Decoration day exercises were held by Tobias Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Rellef corps and Sons of Veterans and Lookout Mountain Grand Army of the Repulic, Wor n's Re- lief corps and Sons of Veterans. The pro- gram consisted of oration, essays, exercises, etc., by pupils of the Toblas schools and a very pleasing address by Rev. J. M. Horney of Tobias, interspersed with songs by the choirs of the churches in Tobias. Town id Country Unite. FAIRBURY, Neb., May 30.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Memorial day was ob- served with the usual ceremonles here. The citizens, with a large number from the country and adjacent towns| ‘assembled in the park, where an eloqugnt oration was de- livered by Hon. John, M, Thurston. In- strumental music was furnished by the Ne- braska State band, and vocal music by a local quartet. The processipn to the ceme- tery was composed of Russell post, Grand Army of the . Republic, Woman's Relief corps, company D, Second regiment, Ne- braska National Guargs, Fairbury fire de- partment, city officials an citizens in car- riages. The usnal ceremontes were observed at the cemetery. Generally Observed ut. Stromsburg. STROMSBURG, Neb., May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Beey—Memorial day was generally obsérved here today. Probably a larger concourse of people assembled than on any similar occasion. -Services were held in the large Baptist church, which was filled to overflowing. _ Standing room was at a premium. Guy W. Green, a young man not yet of age, delivered the oration. His ad- dress was remarkably strong, and well ap- preciated. The public school assisted in the exercises. The Stromsburg band and Male Quartet club furnished the music. Nervices at Hay Springs. HAY SPRINGS, May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—Memorial day was appropriately observed at this place under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Re- public and Woman’s Relief corps. -The town was profusely decorated with flags and bunt- ing, and the churches were tastefully ar- ranged for the occasion. The town was thronged with people. The orator of the day was Thomas L. Redlen, who delivered an interesting address to a large and enthusi- astic audience. Concluded with a Camp Fire AUBURN, Neb., May 30.—(Special to The Bee.)—Decoration day was observed here today by a larger demonstration than ever before. The procession to the cemetery was over halt a mile in length. The decorators of the graves were sixteen girls dressed in red, white and blue. The ora- tion of the day was made at 2 o'clock at the opera house by Rev. J. W. Swan of Humboldt to a crowded house. The usual camp fire was held in the evening at the same place. Usual Services at Bellevue. BELLEVUE, Neb., May 30.—(Spe gram to The Bee)—Memorial day served here with the usual services, consist- ing of music and speeches, and was attended by hundreds of people from various parts of the country. The principal speaker of the day was Rev. Mr. Mathews, an Indlan of unusual oratorical ability. Colonel Nawns of Papillion, Mr. Bearnd and Hon. C. S. Chase of Omaha and Hon. J. Q. Goss of this place delivered short addresses also. Blue Springs Gay with Flags. BLUE SPRINGS, Neb., May 30.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—Since early this morning the city has been gay with flags and bunting in observance of Decoration day, and flowers by the wagon load have been strewn on the soldiers' graves. A grand parade and an address by Judge Keenan of Shenandoah, Ia., were the fea- tures of the occasion. A local cornet band of young girls furnished the music. About 2,000 persons were present. Addressed the Blue and Gray. WATERLOO, Neb., May:30.—(Speclal Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Decoration day was cel- ebrated here by post No. 174. Messrs. Churchill and Willidms) of Omaha and Wheeler of this place eith made talks to the boys in blue, and’ &’ sprinkling of the gray, who seemed to - enjoy themselves thoroughly. The day was“all that could be wished for and the heavy rain of last night settled the dust nicely: et Patriots in Possession at Lexington. LEXINGTON, Neb., May 30.—(Speclal to The Bee)—Decoration day was properly ob- served here. A procession formed at 10 a. m., in which the Grand Army of the Repub- lic, Relief Corps, Sons ‘of Weterans, and fire department took part, marehing to the place of meeting, where a ceiofaph was decorated, followed by music and spbeches. ————— e Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. S, Gov't Report. Real Baking Powder LUTELY PURE DANGERS OF DRESS How Men and Women During an Great *ho Tiakes | the summer in Way They Aro Clothed. Few p of the gr ather suddernly 0| think at this time of the year eat importance of dress. ter people dress warmly b ty, but in the sum- £O Lo the other 8 too lightly I causes people 1o use Iint clothin th id changes, th chilly, & 1d is pretly certa to be the result Now, where not is in woman who h ticinal wh tem, oause ut imi dicinal whi Juffy’s Pu symptoms of sudden the possi the distressing compls le make n mistake quickly and in time. 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Cons RESIDE MRS, and CHRONIC AND PRIVATE for. also kidney, skin and stomach troubles. and assistants have all of our specialties CONSULTATION FREE. blood Painless Extraction of Teeth. in the morning, dark sam Filling $1.00 ‘Wnd up. Pure gold fillings $2 and up. per tooth, new teeth inserted before Fit guaranteed. Full set 85. Gold crowns $6 to $8. Bridge work $6 = day. , 22k BAILEY, DENTIST 8rd Floor Puxton Block, 16th and Farnam. Telephone 1085, Cut this out. HALL for’ 812, LAWN nsignment WARDRORB finished a "ENTER TABI polish signment onsignment finish, 00, PCSITIVELY LAST WEEK. polished 52 ROCKERS latest style, w price RACKS, solld o la ‘mirror, Consignment § SETT painted, feet wide, ular Consignment price polish "ONIERS, extra large large worth extrn tigue ok, ignment price CASES, polishe shelv large 0. Consignment onk, size, w price LS, solid oak, polish h $1.30. Con: finish pril RECEPTION finished antique, worth ). rice IBER ITS, mirror, 1 1e finisn, worth $3 fgnment price.... / POTTS' SAD IRONS, three "irons, on stand. Consignment prie: YROOM A antique, COUCH color, well lows us to ni any consignor ally sells § 75 size adjust finish, gnment. price. .. 38, solld oak and 3 IFR \ CHAIF worth nickle handle SUITS, 3 i worth . consignor says to selt them g {() Yy worth breal CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 PARLOR SUITS, oak finished antiq crushed plush, worth b consignor says 81l them f Over 200 EXTENSION TABL] finished antique, latest style, you would were cheap at $12.50; ened to sell for 10 FOLDING ed for one y of be ue $1.00 sell for five es. phe shair n- rih 9 58 fin- HE less than u can 5 BRI al- per it 881 o latest pat- yard wide, regular , consigned to sell for WINDOW SHAD oot o best rollers, h, tual value 75 consigned HAM LAC th and widt o retall fo 1l for GASOLINE ST guaranteed worth WES orth 643 Yo CARRIA- 42 , hleycte wh oR well ‘onsign- modern Improvements : A and worth 0. ment pric 2 SOLID OAK SF “, 1.95 “antique finish, 1 plenty of book room, lat- the consignor says 18 ICE BOXES, lined ) it e a0 pete best make, worth §7.5 64c worth $12.50, 1 them for. with ment pri 215 DINNER S8 ch 5 wasil nent pric i A big lot of i-hole cast RANG m a foundry that only worth 1 s, blue color $20.00 yal worth good goods, ment P ALL COPPER WASH No. 8 size, best cold roll Consignment price... = 6.80 Terms, Cash or Easy Payments. Formerly People’ Send 10c for postag: o EARNAM. S s Mammoth Installment House. iy *Bk ot alogus. We close even'ngs at 6:30,except Mondays and Saturdays TH new pair ERE is no excuse for this---unless you were unaware that you could haves Made-to-Order— for—$5-$6-$7-$8 A few novel prices for suits this week— You've paid from $10 to §15 more for garments of equal valua. 207 So. 15th WE MAIL SAMPLES BR Ricoll —$20-$25-30— Fluthentic Mistory of the Thorld's Faiv Danfel B. Burnbam \ Gl of Consirucicen amd Dracior of Works, Weds Columbian Knpositon., . Famous #l WHO CONTRIBUTE ONE HUNDRED ORIGINAL PAINTINGS WHICH ARE REPRODUCED IN FULL AND FOUR HUN BUILT IT 2 el 'ASSISTED BY THE POLLOWING "“}PBVE THE MEN % WHO \f Frank D. millet! Dureetos of Dacorstion, Wokd's Cobmbuan Bspoution, ttists and Fllustrators DRED DRAWINGS | GE COLOR PLATES BLACK AND WHITE ALL BEING USED IN THE EMBELLISHMENT OF THE TEXT n . o CONTAINS: Page Color Plates: Statue of the Republic, F. D. Miuer South Horticultural Bridge, L.C. Eanz Site of the Grand Court, Aug. 91, H. BouTow Jones Future Home of American Ant, C. S. Rumnaxt Tllustrations: Court of Moo n Marh, . Diemasted atl of Armieecement. ™ St ofthe Kot 1ot Pt M, 3. A Doer Eocarmpnent( Wk min's G o M, oy} Arcasar Yl f Chapin etz The Fum Gate s T S f A Builing Marehy. Text: & Viien of e Ve of e * Besk e ot e ot .y T Details of Publication: Book % e sad hersatr he Part i s ropury smct + toght e o nnes of bman lrest o s P Al § g wnbs o i o SAT LT Fe i, Page Color Plates: Portal of Manufactures Building, E H. Buasirielo Panel of Agricultural Building, G. W. Maviarn,, The Water Gate, C. C. Curran Jackson Park, January, 1891, J. Fraxcis Mukrmy Tllustrations: & CONTAINS: Page Color Plates: Steps of the Calumbian Fountain, C. Y. Tunsen The Midway Plaisance, T. v ThuLsTauve South End of Wooded Island, H. Bottow Jones North Canal Bridge, L. C. Earcs Tllustrations: Locatng M hctaes Bukdog. 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