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VOL. IV.
DECORATION DAY.
FLOWERS STREWED ON GRAVES OF
SOL.DIER MARTYRS.
After Several Years' Lotuargy St. Paul
Resumes Her Former Cus ton— A Cloudy
Morning and Muddy Streets, but Sun
shine Later in the Day — The Procession
and the March— Addresses at Oakland
and Calvary Cemeteries— The Flowers
Distributed— The General Observance of
the Day In the Country.
To the green turf which lightly covers the
ashes of the heroic dead, there came, yesterday,
willing homage, the offerings of many hands
and hearty.
Flowers, with their beauty, their mystery,
tenderness and perfume, are the appropriate
symbols of that imperishable record,embalined
with memory of the soldier dead.
Beautiful indeed, arc the memorial offerings
of Decoration D.iy, but still more fragrant
is the memory of those who fell in 6tnfe, aud
in perishing wrote their epitaphs in deeds.
The enthusiasm with which Decoration day
was observed in St. Paul is the best evidence
that the sentiment of patriotism continues to
hold 6way as the deepest and inott healthful
passion of the human heart.
The day opened with lowering clouds and
intermittent showers. During the forenoon
Old Sol hid his radiant face and the prospects
foi carrying out the programme looked most
foi bidding. Towards noon, however, the
clouds began to disappear and the face of na
ture looked brighter.
At noon the sky partially cleared and the
sun shone with a most agreeable warmth aud
ardor. Then it was that the old veteran took
heart, and groups of citizens began to congre
gate around the Court House square.
At '2 o'clock the streets adjacent to the lat
ter were filled with citizens. The weather
wa6 clear and beautiful, but rather sultry. Of
course the last feature didn't count. Within
the square an auimated scene was presented.
By ti o'clock nearly 100 veterans had assem
bled, and the square was gay with flowers and
children. About this time Col. VV. H. 11.
Taylor, marshal of the day, appeared and the
veterans were commanded to fall iuto line.
Meantime the members of the Great Union
band put in an appearance gaily caparisoned
in their bright uniforms, and presenting a
very pleasing appearance. Several patriotic
airs were beautifully rendered, and by this time
the streets were packed with spectators.
The veterans then formed into line, and
headed by Col. Taylor and the band, took up
the line of march as follows: Down Waba
shaw street to Third; down Third to Jackson,
up Jackson to Tenth; out Tenth to Waba
shaw, were carriages and 'busses were in
waiting.
Those preseut then occupied the omnibuses
aud carriages, about a dozcu in all, and pro
ceeded in the direction of the two cemetries.
At Rice street a divergence took place for
Calvary and Oakland cemetries.
.1* Oniibnul Cemetery.
That part of the procession destined for
Oakland, " arrived at the cemetery about 3
o'clock, having been preceded by a large num
ber of citizens in vehicles and on foot.
The grounds "were bedecked in nature* love
liest aspect. A more beautiful and peaceful
resting place for the honored dead the heart
could not long for. To the cunning of art
sweet nature had added her choicest handi
work.
Thccity of the dead could not have looked
more touchingly beautiful. The recent rains
had clothed the grasses and trees in meet ver
nal and deepest green. Everywhere, on mar
ble shaft and lonely mound, were evidences of
the work of thoughtful hearts and loving,
tender hands. All nature seemed *o smile in
benificcnt gladness, and the rain drop, pendant
from leaf and bough and modest daisy, glis
tened as though nature, too, had but veiled
her face awhile, to smile a benediction in tears.
Flowers were there too in the most endless
profusion, beautiful in pnrity, color and per
fume, fitting ehaplets with which to crown
the brows of the dead.
I>EI'OBATION EXEBCIBBB.
L'pon reaching the entrance to Oakland the
procession formed,[and proceeded to the speak.
p.t's r-taii'.l. in the northwestern part of the
cemetery, on the way to which the band
played the dead march, frith exquisite and ten
ch, r effect.
The exercises commenced with an introduc
tory address by Capt. 11. A. Cuslic, who spoke
eloquent!?! as follows:
Introductory Addrctta bff Jlriifff A. Castle.
Just twenty years ago, when the heresy of
State rights, the atrocity of treason, and the
multiplex crime of slavery had culminated In
the hideous infamy of rebellion, the imperilled
republic laid her hand upon the bosoms of her
loyal 6ons and found them glowing with the
same quenchless tires of devotion which warmed
their forefathprs in the dawn of her splendid
history. All that w»s golden in the life of
man, all that was glorious in human heritage
was promptly offered and lavishly sacrificed.
The tlower of the generation's youth, rapt in un
clouded visions of a career in this marvelous
nineteenth century sprang to the flaming front
and walled the line of clearage with palisades
of bristling steel. Resolute manhood joyfully
cast the garnered wealth of toilful years into
the nation's yearning coffers. Benignant age
anointed all the offerings with the chrism of
fervent benedictions. And brave womanhood,
permeated with a limpid and sonorous patriot
ism, upon which, as upon a silver tympanum,
the peals and chimes of liberty arc ever sweet
ly ringing, screened the soul's anguish with
brightening smiles, and bade the heart's dear
ones go and dare and die.
Two million heroic names were inscribed on
the roll of honor, whereof, at the war's tri
umphant end the chronicler reported five hun
dred thousand "dead on the field of glory."
To the survivors an unforgotton co-dedica
tion, joins with flooding memories of shared
perils in battle, march and camp, and of that
quick, sad parting, when, at a flash, the one
was taken and the other left, in commanding
stated proclamation to be made that the recol
lection of this peerless martyrdom has not
perished from the earth. To all good men
and women the sentiment favorably appeals.
Accordingly this memorial observance
has been ordained wherein they who
love their country, and honor its liv
ing and dead defenders, may unite in
testifying, by their presence and participation
in touching ceremonials, that these memen
toes are still housed in the white bridal cham
bers of their souls; that they still steadfastly
believe the cause for which these men fought
was a righteous cause, and that they here re
new the high resolve that the dead shall not
have died in vain .
We make no apologies for attempting to
•'preserve a broad approach of fame, and ever
linging avenues of song," for the
slain comrades whom we couimemo
rate here today, or exalting the principles for
which they made such infinite, but willing
-?€lf-immolation. Now are we, the survivors,
yet ready to admit that in fighting for the
old flag and the Union, for emancipation, and
for a broader — if you please, a stronger na
tionality, we did aught to be ashamed of, or
that we should desire to forget. We are not
anxious to "forget the war" or the honorable
part we bore in it. Least of all are we inclined
to forget the ineu who died in the flush of
their beautiful youth, that the Union might
live, that the flag might be apotheosized, that
the nation might be strengthened, and that
tho black man might be free. If there are
those who desire to forget their record in the
war, and beg the world to forget it, we can
only pledge commisseration for their past
depravity as well as their present stupidity —
and leave them floundering in the shoreless
hell of the history themselves have written.
These buried heroes we now honor, died in a
holy cause, and already jubilant humanity
affirms that they did not die in vain. Not
only has our own land been regenerated, dis
enthralled, purified and ennobled, but all lands
have been christened from the fountain of this
precious blood, to a new birth of freedom.
Mankind has been advanced centuries
by.the issue of omfconnict. In every Euro
pean nation the social or political centers of
gravity have been readjusted, and those which
resist the process are this moment shaking in
the throes of righteous, though, at times,
misguided revolt.
Everywhere manhood is coming forward.
The conspiring leaders are often men of con
tracted or distorted intellects, filled in a con
fused medley with the mystic legends of the
ancient republics.the red souvenirs of medieval
chivalry, and the vague ardor of unattained
enthusiams. Their glowing imaginations
thrill with the melodies of an exaggerated
past and glimmer, with roseate
dreams of an improbable future,
which is perennially baffled and post
poned. Then.sometimes, a Ganrbetta comes, or
a Parnell, or a Castellar, who combines the
statesman with the agitator, who tempers en
thusiasm withf moderation, and opens to his
followers hopeful vistas of individual advance
ment and national independence.
But the people, with leaders or without
them, are marching on. France is a republic.
Italy is a nation. Hungary Is a satisfied com
ponent of a progressing state . Germany is a
consolidated empire, trembling on the brink
of a liberalized destiny. Russia is a seething
cauldron of murderous conspiracy, provokea
by baleful repression. Ireland renews an un
equal struggle to enforce her just demands
under auspices which gladden the sympathetic
heart of humanity. The world is sweeping
onward with the impulse it received
when the great American rebellion coi
lapsed at Apomattox, and it will not
cease to move until it is encircled and en
wrapped with a shining halo of freedom.
Royal bludgeons and Imperiol columbiads will
not silence the tuneful pleadings of liberty.
For every victim smitten down, a thousand
heroes, springing from the bloody dust, will
avenge his fall, and carry ©n his evangel.
While thus the martyrdom of our departed
comrades has reared a mountain from which
all the world's drift -boulders of progress have
since been quarried, that mountain has been to
ourselves the veritable 6hadow of a great rock
in a weary land. Added to the visible, materi
al results of illustrious achievement, this holo
caust has given to our chronology a golden
age of heroism and devotion, which will stand
forever a rebuke to the unspeakable pettiness
of mercenary greed, and the contemplation of
which will, we hope, arrest the periodic ten
dencies toward a dry-rot of civilization, which
must soon follow the installation of a grasp
ing plutocracy, and the encouragement of sor
did money grubbing.
Our comrades have not died in vain, but the
conflict with the forces of evil is not ended.
"On fame's eternil camping ground their si
lent tents are spread," and we who stood with
them in the asphodel meadows of
youth and shared their solemn consecration
find in its renewal onn of the
high privileges of this commemorative occa
sion. Let us listen to the viewless voices that
summon us now to that imposing duty.
We have heard that at the grand crisis of
one of history's great battles, the riderless
war steeds, roaming over the plain, assembled
once more at the familiar bugle-call, mar
shalled themselves in solid phalanx breast ward
to the foe. charged down upon him with
thunderous and resistless tread, and drove him
broken, bleeding, beaten from the field.
Standing to-day the inheritors of a life-long
contest for the preservation of liberty and
nationality bequeathed by the martyrs of our
generation, we may look upon our glori
fied comrades ranged in long bai
tiilions on the celestial heights,
and know that with dimles6 ardor they fer
vidly cheer us on. They hear our bugle sound
the charge. They see our proudly floating
flag. And it is no unmeaning raphsody which
inspires us with the assurance that their spirit
will nerve our arms and our hearts, when we
struggle to perpetuate the blessings for which
they freely gave their priceless earthly lives.
Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead !
Dear as the blood ye gave,
No impous footsteps here shall tread
The herbage of your grave.
The marble minstrel's voiceless stones
In deathless song shall tell,
When many a vanished year has flown.
The 6tory how ye fell.
Nor wreck, nor change, nor winter's bligW,
Nor time's remorseless doom,
Can dim one ray of holy light
That gilds your glorious tomb.
And they who for their country die,
Shall fill an honor'd grave;
For glory lights the soldiers' tomb,
Aiid beauty weeps the brave.
The song, "America," was rendered ia a
thrilling manner, by a select quartette, who
were joined by all present. The quartette
consisted of Met srs. R. C. Munger, W. H
Buckelew, W. D. Hawkins and Fred. Hanson.
Mr. Frank Wood officiated as organist.
Prayer followed by Rev. Dr. Dana, who
made a very eloquent and pathetic appeal to
the throne of Grace. After a voluntary by the
band, the Hon. Gordon E. Cole, the orator of
the occasion, delivered his address. The ad
dress was brilliant in figurative speech and
eloquent in classic allusion. The able speaker
reviewed eloquently the combats of the world
and paid a glowing tribute to the heroes
whose blood had reddened the fields of battle
in defense of liberty. The address was a
masteily effort, and was delivered In a manner
worthy "of the occasion.
The most notable feature of the address was
that portion which paid a beautiful tribute
to the memory of the gallant fellows who had
reflected credit upon their State and glory upon
themselves in giving up their live for their
country— the heroes who did honor to the
State of Minnesota.
The quartette then sang a decoration song,
the first stanza being as follows:
Care for them tenderly, hallow each grave,
They were our country's pride, dauntless and
brave;
Bend o'er them silently, weep o'er their clay,
Sleeping so peacefully round us to-day.
The formal exercises then closed Avith the
benediction by Rev. Dr. Wechsler.
After this a most beautiful and impressive
ceremony took place, being the decoration of
the cross in memory of soldiers burled In
other places. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful.
The general custom of decorating the graves
followed, which was generally observed by all
present. The committee on decoration, headed
by Capt. McCardy, visited the graves of the
soldiers in a body, the soldiers' salute being
given on bended knee as a flower or wreath
was placed on each grave.
The veterans returned about 5:30 o'clock,
marching down Wabashaw street to the strains
of martial music, and dispersing at the court
house square.
At Calvary Cemetery.
When the procession reached Rice street, the
two sections diverged for their respective
cemeteries, those intending to visit Calvary,
forming under the command of Edward Cum
ings, of the committee on decoration.
At Calvary the following programme was
carried out:
Prayer was ofleredat the cross by Rev. John
Shanley, pastor of the Cathedral, assisted by
Rev. Father O'Reilly.
Rev. Shanley then'addressed the assemblage,
which was increased largely by friends of de
ceased soldiers and others, who had been en
gaged in individual decorations in
various parts of this beautiful
cemetery. The address was brief,
eloquent and touching. The speaker
thought it a laudable duty for soldiers and
citizens to honor the dead heroes, whose ser
vices were offered and whose lives were given
that we might enjoy union and liberty under
the best government in the world. He should
deeply regret to see this beautiful and worthy
custom, of assembling to honor and pray for
our dead soldiers, abandoned, and hoped it
would be continued, and that we should never
cease to pay honor and tribute to the heroes
who gave ail for their country.
At the conclusion of Father Shanley "s ad
dress, M. R. Prendergast called on Judge
Daily
SAINT PAUL. TUESDAY MORNING. MAT 31, 1881.
Jame6 J. Egan, county attorney of Ramsey
county, who served in the Indian war in Min
nesota. The judge spoke briefly, but so effec
tively and fluently that his hearers were
charmed, and seemed disappointed because his
remarks were not prolonged. He, too.thought
the country and the whole people were co in
debted to the soldiers of the war that it was a
.sacred duty to commemorate their memoriesj
. $ Comrade .Cummings now announced the
order of decoration, and the soldiers present
proceeded to honor , the | separate graves, first
having placed a wreath on the cross, in honor
of all solders interred in Calvary cemetery.
In addition to the list published yesterday
morning the following new graves were deco
rated:
Sergeant Jeremiah Sullivan, company H,
Tenth Minnesota infantry.
Ferdinand Monti, Mexican war.
Nicholas Schrantz, sergeant, regular army.
Patrick Connors, Minnesota mounted ran*
gers. . /
Abraham Trombley, Fifth Vermont infantry.
Phillip Gunnup, Fourth Minnesota infantry.
Chas: E. Brown, Fifth Minnesota infantry.
John " Cheever, Fourth Minnesota infantry.
After the decoration exercises the veterans
present discussed the importance of ascer
taining the names and regimental,
designation of every soldier interred in this
cemetery, and with that subject to attend to
the following gentlemen were requested to
request the pastors of the various churches to
obtain from friends of deceased soldiers the
desired data: Cathedral, E. Cummings; St.
Mary's, J. W. Anderson; French church,
Joseph Rouleau; German church, John Fret,
Jr.; St. Joseph's, M. R. Prendergast. This
ended the ceremonies and the soldiers and
their friends returned to the city.
The Day at Northfield, Minn.
[Special Telegram to the Globe.]
Northfield, Minn., May 80.—Notwith
standing the inclement weather yesterday, and
the mud under foot to-day, Decoration day
was observed by the largest concourse of peo
ple ever witnessed in this city since 1869. Bus
iness of almost every description was suspend
ed and a general air of patriotism seemed to
rise from every private and public place. There
were fully eight thousand people on the streets
from all quarters. They seemed to flock to
our quiet little center to behold the sights
which were prepared for them. The following
frocession was headed at the Archer house at
o'clock
ORDER OF MARCH.
Officer of the day, Capt. D. F. Kelley.
Owatonna Cornet Band.
Orient Encampment I. O. O. F.
Ex-Soldiers.
Orator of the Day.
Union Glee Club.
Northfleld Fire Department.
Northfield Band and Yokefellows.
Other Societies.
Citizens on foot and in Carriages.
As this grand procession marched up Divis
ion street eighty rods in length, the bands
played most solemn music, which almost
brought the vast throng to tears. At the
cemetery an appropriate speech was prepared
and read by Prof. W. 8. Pattee, followed by
music by the Glee club and by the Cornet
band.
The ex-soldiers then formed into line and
proceeded to decorate the unknown heroes'
graves with flowers. The, assembly was then
sounded and the soldiers formed a hollow
square around the cross erected to the mem
ory only of the unknown dead, where music
was given by the Cornet band, remarks by
Rev. J. Rounds, and music by the Glee club.
'I he cross was then decorated, soldiers and
citizens uniting and depositing v floral oiler
ing, with the name and regiment of the oue
remembered. Take it as a whole, the cere
monies were very grand and touching.
The Day Elsewhere.
Washington, May 30.— Decoration day was
observed as a general holiday. All executive
departments of the government were closed.
At 10 o'clock a procession consisting of four
batteries of United States artillery, one com
pany of marines, three companies of colored
militia, the union veteran corps and members
of the grand army of the republic marched to
Acqueduct bridge in Georgetown, and were
there dismissed. Many of those who took
part in the parade then visited Arlington and
participated In the exercises of decorating the
graves, etc.
Among those seated on the ground were
President Garfleld, Secretary Hunt, Secretary
Windom, Postmaster General James, General
Bherman, Gen. Meiggs, Col. Dodge and Gen.
Poc. After reading an original poem by
Comrade W. W. Granger, Mark H. Dunnell,
of Minnesota, was introduced and delivered
an oration. The exercises to-day were as ela
borate as at the institution of the ceremony
several years ago.'when President Garfield was
orator of the day. At the Soldiers' Home,
the veterans and others 6trewed flowers on
the graves. At the Congressional cemetary
the decorations of the graves of soldiers and
sailors attracted quite a large number of peo
ple.
Philadelphia, May 30.— The day was ob
served as a general holiday. All the ceme
teries were crowded and everywhere there was
a profusion of flowers. One of the most
touching sights this morning was the public
schools. On Friday last all children took
pots of flowers to school to be distributed
among the various grand army posts, and
thi6 morning they were transferred to car
riages to be taken to the various
cemeteries. At most of the schools
the little ones assembled and ac
companying the posts to the graves formed
a pleasant relief to the dark blus uniforms of
tho veterans. There were special services at
Washington monument, in front of Indepen
dence hall, and at the grave of Gen. G. Meadc,
in Laurel Hill cemetery. At the latter ceme
tery an oration was delivered by Gen. Harry H.
Bmgham. An oration was also delivered at
the Lincoln monnment, in Fairmount park.
The Michael Davitt branch of the Irish Land
league strewed flowers upon the grave of
the grandfather of Parnell in Woodland ceme
tery, ajid also on the grave of Michael Davitt
iv the cemetery at Mionyunk. A magnificent
floral ship was also deposited on the grave of
the late Commander Stewart. There were
separate ceremonies in all the cemeteries, in
cluding orations and singing by Sunday school
children.
Milwaukee, May 30.— Memorial day was
observed more generally than for many years
previous., the Grand Army of the Republic
posts turning out in force, and decorating
graves in the cemeteries in this vicinity. At
the National Home the ceremonies were elabo
rate.
Cleveland, May 30.— Memorial day was
observed by a procession of military and vet
eran ex-soldiers. The services included ora
tions at the cemeteries and the soldier grave
and regimental monuments were beautifully
decorated with flowers.
Cincinnati, 0., May 30.— The graves of
soldiers were decorated to.-day at Spring Grove
cemetery in the usual manner. Gen. R. R.
Dawes of Marietta delivered the oration.
New York, May 30.— 1n observance of the
ceremonies of Decoration Day in Brooklyn,
the Second division of the national guard was
out in full ranks, escorting the war veterans,
honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of
the late war, who are enrolled as
members of the grand army of the
republic. Flags were flying from all public
buildings, and from considerable private resi
dences in every part of the city. All schools
were closed, and most of the stores. The pro
cession was headed by mounted police, and
followed by military, in which was the Fifth
Massachusetts regiment, of Boston, and dif
ferent posts and veterans' associations. The
Grand Army of the Republic paraded the prin
cipal streets, and thence to Greenwood, where
an oration was delivered by Rev. Wm. S. Has
kell, department commander of State of Maine.
The ceremonies were of an imposing character.
Boston, May 30.— Memorial day was ob
served in this city more generally than in pre
vious years, nearly all business places being
closed. Various posts of the Grand Army of
the Republic proceeded to different cemeteries
and dec i rated the graves of the heroes. Dis
patches from various posts of New England
indicate an appropriate observance of the day.
Chicago, May 30.— Decoration Day was ob
served as usual by closing of the banks, ex
changes, and most of the tyublic buildings.
In the cemeteries there was a display of floral
decoration, flags, wreaths, etc. There was no
speaking except at Oakwood cemetery, where
the exercises were very simple.
New York, May 30.— Decoration day was
observed with more than the usual display
which characterized the commemoration of
the event in years past. Immense crowds
assembled at Union, Madison and Washington
cemeteries, where different organizations were
assembled. The statues of Washington, La
fayette, Lincoln, Seward, Farragut and Worth,
at thoBC points, were tastefully decorated
with flowers. Various organizations as
sembled on the streets north of
Forty-second and marched down Fifth avenue
to Washington cemetery. It is estimated
there were 15,000 men in line. A stand
was ererected at Washington square from
which Mayor Grace, the board ol alderman
and many distinguished gueets reviewed the
proceasion. After the review the National
guard returned to their respective armories
and were dismissed, and various posts of the
G. A. R. went to the graves they were as
signed to decorate. The survivors of Ander
6onville, Libby and other Southern prisons
were in the parade.
Owing to the great heat the parade was
early dismissed, and only the regulars and one
volunteer company with the veterans marched
to the cemetery. Many soldiers were prostra
ted by the heat and others had to fall out of
the ranks. Dispatches from nil points show
the day was very generally observed.
Gettysburg, Pa., May 30.— Since President
Lincoln dedicated National cemetery here,
Nov. 19, 1863, Gettysburg never presented
such a lively appearance as it did yesterday.
There were at least 1,500 strangers present,
among them members of the legislature and
several heads of the State department.- Gov.
Hoyt and staff were not present. Contribu
tions of flowers were very large. The orator
of the day was J. C. Burrows of Michigan.
Columbus, 0., May 30.— About 8,000 ex
soldiers visited Greenlawn cemetery this after
noon and decorated all the soldiers' graves.
Previous to strewing the flowers the Funeral
services of the Grand Army of the Republic
was read. After returning to the city, a pro
cession, including State and United States
troops and ex-soldiers, was formed, and pro
ceeded to Goodale park, where an address was
delivered by Gen. T. E. Powell, of Delaware.
Later in the day, a fountain, surmounted by a
bronze statue of the late Samuel M. Smith, of
this city, surgeon general of Ohio during the
war, was unveiled. The fountain was a gift
to the city of the wife and daughter of Dr.
Smith.
Little Rock, Ark., May 30.— Decoration
Day was observed here pretty generally, though
business was not suspended. Large crowds
visited the National cemetery. The exercises
opened with prayer, followed by martial music.
Judge C. C. Walters delivered the oration,
which was followed by a salute from the
United States artillery stationed here.
Louisville, May 30.— Decoration Day was
observed by several thousand people, who
gathered in the national cemetery at Care Hill
this afternoon. The exercises embraced music,
choir singing and oration by Capt. H. S.
Irwin, and the decoration of 4,000 graves.
Terre Haute, Ind., May 30.— Decoration
Day was observed here. A large procession of
military bodies marched to the cemetery,
where the soldiers' graves were decorated
with flowers. Addresses were made by Post
Commander W. E. McLean and Col. R. N.
Hudson.
New Albany, Ind., May 39.— An immense
audience attended decoration ceremonies,
which were held in a large tent in the National
cemetery. Rev. Robert Christie opened the
exercises with prayer, and addreses were de
livered by Gov. A. A. Porter, Gen. James
Aiken and Hon. Augustus Wilson, of Ken
tucky. The day was favorable. The grounds
were beautifully ornamented with flags. The
occasion was more genrally observed than
ever before. The graves of the soldiers who
fell in the Mexican war were kleo decorated.
Lincoln, Neb., May 30. —Decoration Day
was observed with imposing ceremonies.
Immense crowds were in the streets. The
local military, Grand Army of Republic, civil
assoctations, the university cadet battalion,
and a band. The address was delivered by
Hon. T. Marquette, and an original poem read
by Mrs. Dearborn.
Topeka, Kan., May 30.— Decoration day was
observed in this city by the largest number of
persons who have yet participated. The
graves were decorated and addresses made by
Capt. J. D. Johnson, speaker of the house of
representatives. Capt. J. D. Waters recited an
original poem. The proccession was a mile
in length.
Fort Scott, Kan., May 30.— Decoration day
was oberved, some 400 persons participating.
Gen. Charles Blair delivered the oration.
St. Joseph, Mo., May 30. — Decoration day
was duly observed. Nearly all business houses
were closed. W. E. Sherwood, of this city,
was the orator.
St. Louis, Mo., May 30.— The decoration of
soldiers' graves in the national cemetery at
Jefferson barracks, 12 miles below tho city,
was not attended with as much display as in
former years, nor was thei c so great a crowd
of people present.
Leavenwobth, Kan., May 30.— Decoration
day was observed at the national cemetery
ground, Fort Leavenworth. Judge Robert
Croscer presided. The address was delivered
by Rev. W. H. Thomas. The attendance was
the largest ever known. Governor Merrill,
Mayor Fortescue and others were among those
present. Several hundred United States troops
i were in line.
New York, May 30.— The survivors of An
derson ville and other Southern prisons enjoyed
their second annual banquet to-night.
New York, May 30.— About a dozen civil
ians were prostrated by heat to-day, in addition
to a number of soldiers who succumbed.
Sailor Salts.
40 Blue Sailor Suits, ages 3 to i) years, at $2,
at Eagan'e, The Clothier.
Wholesale and Retail.
No. 500, No. 700, No. 800, No. 900,
50c. 65c. 75c. 85c.
The best and cheapest black and colored cash
meres in the world.
No. 250, the best $1 corset in the city.
75c for a corset worth $1.
50c for a corset worth 75c.
The most complete stock of hosiery in the
city, while our prices are the lowest
Complete line of muslin underwear, made
up in first-class style.
Beautiful lawns at 10c per yard.
White corded lawns, 5c per yard.
French lawns, the very best, 20c per yard.
Linen lawns, 22 %c per yard. :.
In parle Franca is!
Es wird Deulsch gesprochen!
De Skandinaviska sproken talas!
ESTEBLEY & HEINEMANN.
~~ $5.00.
75 Business Suits at $5 at Eagan'e, The
Clothier. " - WX
Wheat at I) ninth.
Ddluth, Minn., May 30.— There is a heavy
shipment of wheat from this port. Elevator
•♦A" has now 454,000 bushels in store, of
which 335,000 will grade No. 1 hard. In eleva
tor - l B" there are 689,000 bushels, 575,000 of
which is No. 1 hard.
The Organ Recital next Friday af
ternoon by Mr. Baldwin at the House
of Hope . church, promises to be a
very delightful one. The organ numbers will
be the greatest yet played by him, requiring
the hignest powers of the organist. The vocal
numbers will be given by Miss Evelyn Bur
bank, a vocalist who has delighted everyone
who has heard her. , .
_ . $8.00. . •'-
. 35 Business Suits at $8 at Eagan's, The
Clothier, 67 East Third street. ....
'■"■; lawns. Lawns. Lawns.
Beautiful goods, the choicest patterns and
the lowest prices. la fact you. caa buy « nice,
pretty lawn at Lindeke, Ladd ACo.'sfor 6c a
yard.
©Into.
COOffIJMIM.
THE SPOILS OF THE ADMINISTRA
TION DOING THEIR WORK.
An Attempt to Hold a Caucus Ends in a
Moat Lamentable Failure— Less Than a
Majority of the Kepnblican Members of
the Assembly in Attendance—The Con
test Made the Subject of Prayer by the
Business ( ?) Chaplain- Views of the" Boss"
of Plymouth Church— The Demo
crats Fling their Banner to the Breeze,
Inscribed With the Names of John C.
Abbott and Frauds P. Kernan— A Dead
lock Inevitible, and Probable Postpone
ment of the Election to a New Legisla
ture—Though Both Sides are Still Full of
Brag— And Pretended Conflidence in
Their Ability to Defeat Their Opponents
—Gossip, Speculation and Newspaper
Comments.
Promptly on the Ground.
Albany, May 30.— Conkling, Arthur, Platt
and several other leading stalwarts arrived
this morning, and are at the Delavan. Very
few members of the legislature are in the city
and no excitement.
An Assembly Call for a Caucus.
.Albany, May 30.— The following call was
issued by the members of the Assembly this
afternoon:
Assembly Chamber, Albany, N. V., May
30, 1881.— To-morrow the Assembly is re
quired by law to ballot for tw© Senators in
Congress, and it is urgent and indispensable
the members of the Republican party 6hall act
in harmony. No joint conference of Repub
licans of both Houses having been called, we
hereby call a caucus of Republican members
of the Assembly to agree upon candidates to
be supported by the Republicans . The caucus
will meet this (Monday) evening, May 30, in
the Assembly Chamber immediately on ad
journment. We earnestly and respectfully in
vite Republican members of the Senate to at
tend and participate in said caucus.
(Signed] Geo. H. Harpe,
E. A. Carpenter,
Jno. E. Gillett,
A. L, Draper.
DECLARES AGAINST CONKLING.
Senator Mills, who has heretofore declined
to pronounce himself, to-day caused to be
published the following telegram:
"Utica, N. V., May 30.— Geo. Dawson, Eve
ning Journal, Albany.— Please say that I am
opposed to the election of Conkling and Platt
to the United States Senate. I believe this
course will best preserve the Republican
party. While I have labored to avoid a con
flict, there has never been any doubt with me,
or my friends, where I must stand on the is
sue. (Signed) A. M. Mills."
CLAIMS.
The administration leaders now claim G.
Boardmau, G. M. Palmer and Gates of the
Assembly, who have been classified with the
stalwarts, and cay the vote for Conkling to
msrrow will 6how him to be in a minority,
and he will then be abandoned entirely. The
6tal warts, however, assert that Conkling never
will be abandoned; that his true friends will
stand fey him to the last, as firmly as the 306
6tood by Grant in the Chicago convention.
Among the visitors to ex-Senator Conkling
this afternoon was Gov. Cornell. The inter
view lasted over an hour.
Conkllng'tt Position.
Albany May 30.— The Express says: Sen
ator Conkling merely asks the Republican
members of the legislature to meet in caucus,
and determine for themselves the attitude the
Republican party will bear towards him.
It also says those misunderstand the situa
tion and issues, who think Senators Coukling
and Platt have any reason to be disappointed
with the result of their observations m the
city last waek. The Senators found that two
thirds of the Republican members prefer that
this State should be represented by them in
the Senate of the United States. Of
this immense majority, they found that a
number regretted they resigned, while not de
nouncing them for the course they have pur
sued because of embarrassments at home. The
threat that this preference exists will explain
the opposition to the holding of a caucus by
the adtninistrationists, and it is by their sup
porters preventing a caucus that they hope to
avail themselves of the fears of members who
are worked upon by the threats of men who
bolted in 1871, and who sign papers now as
they did theu for the purpose of frightening
the timid. The issues also are falsely stated
in order to foster prejudice.
DIVINE AID INVOKED.
At opening the se66ion of the Assembly
this morning Rev. M. Lockwood, of the First
Baptist church of this city, made the follow
ing prayer, which was freely commented upon
after its delivery: "Dear Father and our God:
We come to thee seeking tby favor and wis
dom for this legislature. A great issue is
before them, about which strong passions are
excited. Conflicting opinions are pressing upon
them. Selfishness and hatred are motives which
prompt human action, aiso too often love of
position, or place, may swerve weak men from
their integrity and honor. We pray the weak
to be loyal to their convictions in the coming
conflict of opinions. May neither organiza
tion, menace, cor fear of personal loss lead
any man to betray his self-respect, or barter
his honor, and thus may they all fulfill the
trust which ha 6 been reposed in them, and may
the result be that which shall have
thine approval, which 6hall fully and
clearly establish the right and defeat
wrong. If any way the honor of this State be
affected* by the" falseness or folly of any man,
we pray thee that it may by the wisdom of
this legislature be made to assert its dign ity
to our country, and its representatives. May
all their deliberations be characterized by
courtesy and charity, in all meanliness of
spirit. Hear our prayer for help and strength
and wisdom for these men "
JOINT CONVENTION.
In the assembly the Senate resolution for a
joint convention to elect United States Sena
tors Wednesday next was received, and by
unanimous consent adopted. Mr. Potter
asked consent to offer a concurrent resolu ion,
that when the legislature adjourns Tuesday
next it adjourn to meet in Saratoga the 15th of
August next. Objected to by Alvord.
A Caucus Fizzle.
Albany, May 30. — After adjournment of
the House a number of Republican members
remained in their seats in accordance with an
invitation to meet in caucus 6ent them by the
assembly caucus committee. Speaker Sharpe
called Draper to the chair, who stated the ob
ject of the caucus. He said there was a diver
sity of opinion for whom we should vote.
We are met in the usual and old-fashioned
way to determine who should be the candi.
dates of the Republicans. Who could not
meet for that purpose was unworthy of the
name of Republican.
Sharpe said just before the meeting of the
House to-night, Democrats came to him and
asked me if I would give notice from the
chair that the Democrats would meet in cau
cus immediately after adjournment. It was
the usual request made on such occasions. A
stranger standing by thought it strange the
Democrats could thus meet, while the Repub
licans on the eve of a contest could not do the
same. We have always been told that the
caucus committee of the two houses would
call meetings when it is convenient.
He claimed the party had a right
to meet without consulting the convenience of
the caucus committee, but owing to existing:
circumstances, the assembly caucus com
mittee have seen fit to issue a call. (The call
appears elsewhere.) He closed by asking the
roll to be called.
The chair stated he had had a count made,
and it was found there was not a majority
of the Republican members of the assembly
present.
E. A. Carpenter moved the caucus adjourn
to 8 P. m. to-morrow, and that the Republican
members of the Senate be invited to partici
pate. Carried and adjourned.
A SUGGESTION.
The suggestion is made in some quarters
that the legislature take a recess until after
the November election, and then come together
again and vote for Senators. It is said then
members can vote more independently of the
influences which now govern them, for the
reason that they would know the disposition
of their constituencies toward them. If they
were renominated and re-elected then they
could understand that their respective posi
tions now on the question were approved. If
they are not renominated, or not re-elected,
they can vote In accordance. This plan is
attributed to the stalwarts. The admin
istration supporters claim that the proposition
is entirely insufficient. They say we do not
want to consider any plans just now. All they
want is a vote in joint session, no caucus, no
plans, no machine contrivances whatever.
If Conkling and Platt can get the number re
quisite, 80 votes, owing to the"absence of Car
penter, they say thsy will accept their defeat.
They do not claim as yet there will be 80
votes against the resigning Senators. The
fact is none certainly knows how the vote will
stand. The administration section
claim every member who has
requested his name to be taken
from the call for a caucus as an opponent of
Conkling:. The stalwarts put down some
ninety names of members on their call for a
caucus and these names have been reduced
until the list contained only a majority, or
some fifty names, but those who withdrew
their names, or at least most of them, never
signed the paper ostracising Conkling and
Platt.
Democratic Standard Hearers.
Albany, N. \ Y., May 80.— The Democratic
members of the Legislature met in joint ses
sion this evening. Erastus Brooks, Assembly
man, who was absent delivering a Decoration
Day address, sent a letter stating that the first
duty is to insist upon adjournment without
choice of the Senators whose places have be
come vacant by the voluntary acts of those
elected to represent the State. The present
Legislature is appealed to to fill these vacant
places, and the appeal is made by the two
gentlemen who, after abandoning their
places, now demand a new election to
fill the very places which they surrendered.
When the legislature of 1881 was elected no
such result was considered within the range
of human possibilities, and it is therefore a
full act of justice to the people of the State
that an opportunity be oflered them to choose
members of the legislature, who, in the choice.
of its Senators in Congress, will represent the
voice of the whole people
Senator Fowler said the circumstances
which called this caucus together are unprece
dented. The two gentlemen selected by the
legislature of this State to represent the
State in the United States Senate have
stepped down and out, and left this
State, with one-tenth of the people of
this nation, without any representation
in the Senate. No matter how important may
be matters arising in the United States Senate
this great State will have no voice, because
her Republican representatives basely deserted
their places. The wealth of this country is
opposed to our party as well as the great
monopolies. In this crises of the affairs of
our party, no Democratic members will be
fjund acting with our political enemies. Mr.
Fowler then nominated Senator Jno. C. Jacobs
for the short term created by the resignation
of Roscoe Conkliag. The nomination was
made unanimous.
Francis P. Kernanwas then made the unan
imous choice for the candidate for United
States Senator in place of Platt, resigned.
IN CONFERENCE.
The administration men met for conference
this evening. There were fifty-seven preseut
and notes from thirteen more 6aylng they will
vote for men who will support the adminis
tration. Resolutions were adopted pledging
all present to withhold support from Conk
ling and Platt.
fa regular session of the Seuate to-day peti
tions were presented for and against the re
election of Conkling.and Platt.
Senator McCarthy offered a resolutiou that
on Tuesday, the 31st of May the Senate pro
ceed to nominate candidates for the office of
United Senators to fill vacancies in the office.
Adopted.
Interesting Piece of History.
New York, May 30.— The Times special
from Washington says: There is an^ interest
ing piece of history in relation to the contest
between Conkling and the administration,
which should be made known. On the day
following that in which the President 6ent
Robertson's name to the Senate, it was known
beyond a doubt, Conkling and other represen
tavies of New York were greatly dissatisfied.
On that day two members of the cabinet called
on the President and suggested a conference
should be held between the President on one
hand and the Vice President and the two New
York Senators on tho other. The
President accepted the suggestions, and set
apart that evening for the interview. The two
members of the cabinet met and made arrange
ments as they thought with the vice-President
and the two Senators for a conference, and it
was understood it 6hould take place at 7:30 at
the White House. Afterward Conkling de
murred and refused to go although his com
panions were willing to attend. On this ac
count the interview did not take place. The
President waited an hour and a half for the
expected visitors. It is known that had that
conference been held an attempt would have
been made to readjust the whole matter satis
factorily to all concerned.
New YoRK.May 30. — Ttmcs'Albany special:
Senator Mills' dispatch does not seem to
dampen the spirits of the Conkling men yet.
The Senator's decision,says the same dispatch,
has created a sensation. The anti-Conkling
men in the Senate hope to be strong enough
to prevent adjournment. The same dispatch
states a new rumor of infidelity of Gov. Cor
nell to Conkling, which, however, it takes
pains to deny, that if the governor should be
nominated as a candidate, it is 10 to 1 he will
be the most popular man in the convention,
in spite of the attempts of the Republicans to
detract and abuse him, and charge him with
unfaithfulness.
The Tribune's Albany dispatch says of
Mills' action: If the administration men
should gain one more Senator Conkling will
be completely in their power. They would
to then control the upper house, without whose
consent the assembly could not adjouru. Sen
ator Jacobs, Democratic, states the same dis
patch, said to-day, he is in favor of allowing
a reasonable time to elect Senators, after
which he will take the position that the legis
lature ought to adjourn and refer the question
to the people.
Beecher on Conkling.
Louisville, Ky., May 30.— The Nashville
correspondent of the Courier-Journal had a
talk with Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, of which
the following is a brief extract:
"You are having a ferocious fight in New
York Just now?"
"In politics, you mean?" asked Beecher.
"Yes, it is a disgraceful dog fight."
"Will Conkling be returned, do you think?"
"Now, I can answer that better six months
from now," replied Beecher, with a smile, "I
am a splended prophet backwards."
"Ought Conkling to be sent back to Wash
ington?"
. "No! he is totally in the wrong and ought
to go down. I have been a great admirer of
his ability and have stood by him in his sup
port of Gen. Grant, but in this matter he has
forfeited all claim to aid and comfort. It wil,
be very hard for him to"! beat the Roberteo
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element, as they have two powerful engines at
their command, the administration influence
and the 1,000 custom-house appointment*.
With all those favors in his pocket Robertson
is all powerful. Moreover Robertson is a good
man, and if he succeeds in this issue will b«
mere powerful than Conkling has been, ani
will supersede him in Btate politics. He is i\
man of character and ability.
"Conkling is not a corrupt man, is be?"
"He does not hesitate to employ the machine
land all Juggling appliances of politics, but h
s not personally approachable with money.
Blame is, and that is what lias kept him from,
being President."
"Conkling is overbearing and dictatorial and
unforgiving, is he not?"
He is imperial and implacable. He never
for gets an Injury nor forgives an enemy. H<*
never looks with any degree of allowance upon
a man whom he thinks has betrayed or wrong'
ed him.
"But is it not treason in his eye to oppose*
him in any of his purposes." "It would ap
pear so."
"Will Grant stand by him in the Impending
contest?"
"Yes, he is hastening on to New York, but
he is making the worst move of his life. He
Is working against his best interests."
A crowd now came up to hand-shake the
pulpit gour and the colloquy was broken off
OVER THE OCEAN
A Number of Arrests Under the Coercion
Aot — Including a Member of the Land
League Executive Committee — Mlscella
neous.
GREAT BRITAIN.
LAND LEAGUE POINTS.
London, May 30.— A Dublin correspondent
states it is a notorious fact all recent disturb*
ances have been in the respect agricultural
districts where the farmers are well off. To
speak of these people as objects of compas
sion, as down trodden rr ck rental victims of
landlord cruelty is untrue.
John O'Connor Power, replying to the let*
ter from Egan to Brennan, wherein Egau
abuses. Power and McC«on for voting for \
second reading of the land bill, taunts~^Egaa
with skulking in Paris, ani
warns his countrymen that if the;
allow themselves to be goaded iuto unarme 1
insurrection by screaming of hired dems.
gogues, who have already shown the whit-»
feather, they will be abandoned and betraye I
in the hour of trial. McCoon also taunts
Egan- with hiding in Paris, and hints that
Egan's letter wae Inspired by others.
POSTPONED.
The proposed meeting in Hyde Park yester.
day, to protest against the arrests in Ireland,
was postponed, Parnell having recommended
that it be deferred until the commons ha*
voted on Juster McCarthy's motion to censuri
the government.
London, May 30.— The Times 6ays: It i*
understood the government has under seriom
consideration, at the instance of the Irish ex
ecutive, the complete suppression of the lan<l
league. Dinion has written along letter t«i
the speaker of the house of commons, date I
Kilmain hall jail, May 29, complaining of
his detention and repudiating the accusation
of remarks, attributed to him in a recent
speech.
COERCION ARRSSTS.
A farmer named Mallory, and two men
named Harrington and Killiher, were arreste I
under the coercion act, near Macroon, County
Cork, to-day.
CORK, May 80.— About forty persons wera
injured in the riot of Mitchellstown Friday
last. Complete order is restored.
Dublin, May 30.— Kettle, of the Land
league executive committee was arrested to
day, on his return from visiting Brennan, ani
conveyed to Naas jail. He is charged with
inciting the people to combine for the pur
poee of refusing to pay lawful debts.
EVARTS.
: London, May 30.— Evarts, representative cf
the United States Id the international monetary
conference, has arrived here from Paris an 1 .
will remain in London until the re-assembling
of the conference on the 30th of June.
GENERAL FOREIGN.
. London, May 30.— A dispatch from Durban:
The feeling among the loyalists throughout
Transvaal is very disturbed. There are numerw
ous reports of Boer outrages since peace wa»
established. It is reported that the Boers at
tacked a body of natives and killed ten becaupe'
they were loyal to the queen and working for
English swozles. . The Zulus and '. Transvaal
natives express a determination to fight tha
Boers if they are left in complete possession of
the country. ;■-..
Berlin, May Finding it impossible to
carry through his echeme for the annexa
tion of Hamburg, Bismarck has concluded
leaving the city its free port privileges.
The Weather To-Day.
Washington, May 31, 1 a. m.— For up.
per Mississippi and lower Missouri valloya,
generally fair weather, winds mostly front
uortheast to southeast, higher barometer, and
slight changes in temperature.
Blue Middlesex Suits.
50 Men's blue Middlesex Suits at $13 at E>
gan's, The Clothier. •-■■
. - CITY NOTICES.
B. F. Zahm & Co. are opening new Prints at
5 and Cc a yard.
. B. F. Zahm & Co. have received new" wid»
lace collars, in rich goods.
' ■ ' ' ' ' •■ ~ : — ' . •
B. F. Zahm & Co. have Gent's, Ladies' and
Children's Underwear, light weights, and sell
it cheap. -■■ - ■•
B. F. Z. & Co., 157 and 161 West Seventn
street, have the "Pliable" Coisct . It is of
elegant shape, perfect fitting, comfortable,
durable, and low price.
B. F. Zahm & Co., 15T and 161 West Sev
enth street,' have opened nc v lace trimmed and
fancy lined parasols. It being late in the sea
son they will be sold cheap. ; :
For the accommodation of the public, oar
store will, during the summer months, or un
til further notice, be open until 9 o'clock r. x.
B. F. Zahk & Co.,
157 & 161 West Seventh street,
' NearSefen Corner* "■'.■
Men's Blue Salts.
55 Men's Fine Blue Flannel Suits at $10 at ■
Eagan 'a, The Clothier. - - :
:.."•-.■- Lawns and Cambric*.
No trifling but real facts. Lindeke, Ladd &
Co. will sell you a nice, stylish lawn or cam*
brie at less than New York cost.
P Office of the Blanchard M'f'o Co. )
27 Union Bqcabe, .} -
New Yoke, May 20, 1881. y
. The regular quarterly dividend of three per
cent., payable June 21st,' 1881. Transfer book*
closed May 21st. H. P. Bibson, Secy.
■ ■ OT:;;;-. t ' : ■ — -^- .v ■V • •
; B. 8. Bingbam and E. C. : Northup's pur*
Maple Syrup, Western Reserve, Ohio, prodnot,
its equal nowhere to be found in the markeC
can be - obtained -at C. J. Montfort's, No. 3 '
East Third street. VrfESSB
Summer Press Goods.
Lindeke, Ladd & Co. are selling aJI thalr
Summer Dress Goods at greatly reduced
prices. Be in time if you want bargains.
Boys' School Salt*.
60 School Suits at $2.50 at Eagan'.-, Th«
Clothier, 67 East Third 6trect.