Nebraska Newspapers

    THE OMAHA DAILT BEE : THURSDAY , MAY 31 , 1891
FLOWERS AND TEARS
Qravca of the Nation's Soldier Daid D/cor-
aUd by Ntbraikans.
MEMORIAL DAY GENERALLY OBSERVED
General Van \Vjrk' Henutlful Tribute to
tlm Cniintr } ' * Noble Dofrntlrm Arouse *
Mneli intliu : la m at NrbitMKa City-
Other I'oInU In the State.
NCimASKA CITV , May 30. ( Special
Telegram to The Bee. ) Today witnessed the
most successful observance of Memorial day
ftlncc the custom has prevailed In this city.
The business houses and many private' res *
Idences wore trimmed with flags and buntIng -
Ing , many decorations being elaborate. Tbo
procession , headed by a band , composed of
Watson rifles , union and confederate vet
erans , firemen ; bicyclists and cltlzenn In car
riages , marched to the court houge square ,
where exercises were held. After music by
the band and choir , General C. It. Van
Wyck delivered the address. The general
was greeted with tumultuous applause ,
showing plainly the esteem In which he Is
held at Nebraska City.
The ex-senator said :
The records of that grand army disbanded
over a quarter of a century ago will show
that more than a majority have been
beckoned "by 'the white arms In the moon
light to the Invisible country far away. "
Many whose deeds had lusplred this gen
eration end the world , whose life presence
gave assurance that what bad been gained
on the Held would not be loit In council ,
have one by one been touched by the de
stroying angel "and drifted out upon the
dark and unknown sea that rolls around the
world. " And now we see them only In
memories of the past or In the glided hopes
we paint of the future.
Everywhere today within our borders ,
from the fir and pine trees of tbe north to
the orange groves of the gulf , from the
stormy billows cf the Atlantic and the quiet
shores of tbe 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 standIng -
Ing by the graves of Its burled heroes.
From the drummer boy who long since beat
his last tatou to the martyr president who ,
like Moses , was to lead his 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 victory 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 land they died to pave. " How
many hearts In the gloom and sorrow of a
grief not yet assuaged arc sighing
Oh , for n touch of the vanished hand ,
For the sound of a voice that Is still.
GRAVES EVER GREEN.
Wo 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 bo green ; the flowers , before
tomorrow's sun. will be withered and dry ,
but the trees which find root In half a mil
lion of graves will never wither and perish.
Each year , each generation , each century ,
striking deeper their roots , widening their
branches In perpetual bloom , and bearing
fcult 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 whoso affection had In death consecrated
crated love , of those whoso deeds had added
luster to 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 na
tional life has been rescued , but civilization
and Christianity made more certain of suc
cess.
cess.Wo come under the Inspiration of sacred
memories and gloomy associations with the
responsibilities Injured by the terrible sacrl-
flco of those who died "for you and me. " and
anticipations of the teeming future when
the millions yet to bo will flll our places
and tread the world's busy mart ? . They ,
too , after we shall have been gathered by
the side of our comrades , will como hither ,
as wo do now , and while breathing benlgns
and prayers will bedeck these hallowed
mounds. Then , as now , none will bo for
gotten. Thousands sleep as they fell , "In
one rude burial blont , " In the open field , the
deep morass. , the bleak mountain. lying side
by sldo with those for whom they fought.
Yet nature. In this springtime , will adorn
the grave of each with the "smllo of God. "
Thousands are lying In the "deep , deep
sea , " whcrq 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
ories come
Like- angels to sit by the sepulcher.
No matter where ho may have fallen. In
what section may bo 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
not unremembered.
Although unrecognized they He ,
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 prairie and breath of the
sea.
Meadow and mountain and forest and lea ,
TIIDIR PATRIOTISM.
On this Memorial day we como as when
the union was In , danger they went , men of
nil 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 flour do Us of France , the eagle of
Germany , the lion of England never con
tained BO largo a portion of education and
sturdy worth. No trade , pursuit or profes
sion 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 tbe eagles , and
felt that "their force was not 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 gene
down to the tomb , and while the balmy kiss
of Kprlng Is soft upon the hllhlde and valley
let us come with lilies , violets and roses.
In whoso * perfume tbe sweetness of the
, morning still lingers.
Thl * nation has other duties and pleas
ures beside strewing flowers and rearing
monuments.
There are those maimed and crippled ,
wbora the destroying angel passed over In
the dread conflict , but upon whom death
came so near as to place nls "sign man
ual. "
Forget not the necestltles of the soldier's
widow and helpless orphans. Scatter flow-
era over the graven cf their dead hopes , as
you scatter them over the graves of your
comradas. May wo never forget the lesson of
their struggles and death. We know that
deeds like theirs outlast the years , then
let us be actuated by their spirit and de
termine that we , too , will wark for God and
battla for the right. Lut us see to It , In
tbe language of tbe great Lincoln , that our
comrades have not died In vain. L t u
redeem his pledge and secure what their
blood bestowed , then will tbe hope be as
sured that governments or the people , for
tbe people and by the people shall never
perish from tbe earth , and that now , while
the nations are landing In the day-diwn
of an Infinite hope , we can see that "a holy
light Is sweeping o'er the land and o'er the
ea. "
DAY DAWN OF FREEDOM.
The uttermost parts of tba earth and
the UUnds of the sea are awaiting tbe glim
mering of the opening dawn of universal
liberty. Heaven grant that It may warm
by Its brilliancy Into full strength the ener
gies of the oppressed , and melt by Its fer
vency all chains nd alt crowns. Dare wo ,
then , stand Idly by and not lend tbe support
lit least of our sympathy and godspeed.
Cannot wo Indulge thet hops thst the strug-
gllnc yeomanry and her tolling operative * .
so long held as hewers of wood and drawers
of wftttr , tuny noon b * clothed with the
hlghert prerogitlvei of fret-nun , arid tlm
KmeraM Isle enjoy again a redeemed na
tionality ; an < l th.- country of O'Connell. CurI
ran , GratUn nn I nmmel one ? more tak * her
stand nmontc the nations of the earth.
L t us perform our duty according to our
ability , as tenderly and as firmly as did
Lincoln his. Let us watch the first approach
preach to this country , whose cast we know.
Not frttm foreign nations that byplay Is
only for the diversion of tne people. When
danger comes It jvlll be w th velvet tread
"from within our own borders , seeking the
advancement of the few at the sacrifice cf
the many. The bondholder was always
protected. His Interest muit bo paid In
gold , oven when gold was at a premium.
Time after time congress assured them that
the promises cf the nation should be main
tained. That wa welt. Uut It were bet
ter If congress had been as honest and
anxious to assure the soldier there should
be no repudiation of promises made to him.
Ills' pittance of $13 and $16 per month was
paid In depreciated currency , no coin pay
ment. Not even "the cheap and nasty" for
him.
him.The
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
forts of life , have long since been forgotten ,
nnd 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 1312 : BO with
the Mexican war , and so the determination
seems to make It the same experience with
the soldiers 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 families maintained at public ex
pense. Aeschylus was not only a brave sol
dier , but a brilliant poet , and the author of
"Prometheus Bound" Incurred censure by
reason of some Impiety In his poems , and
was sentenced to death , but his brother re
versed the sentence by uncovering the arm
which had left a hand on the battlefield of
Salamls. That was BOO years before Christ.
In this enlightened and Christian era , uncov
ering the handle's and armless soldiers will
hardly secure bread , certainly not protect
from death or other penalties.
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 paid. Many of the grand army have
crossed the dark river and Joined
the world's great majority on 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 , moro bitter than injustice , will never
vex their souls. And thus the living can
realize that
God will rewind these dead herops of ours
And cover them over with beautiful ( lowers.
Kxtcnulro Affair nt O'Xclll.
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'Neill band. Grand Army
post , Hartley guards , flower girls , mayor ,
councllmen , and a long line of citizens In
buggies. The Immense court room was
literally packed , and largo numbers turned
away , unable even to get standing room ,
The exercises opened by singing of "Amer
ica , " followed by an address by Mayor
Dlckson , 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
of1 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 tbo cemetery ,
where the graves of a number of heroes
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who were the blue and one confederate were
beautifully and profusely decorated. Graves
of friends were also decorated. During the
exercises at tbe court house the Hartley
guards were presented with an elegant flag
by Misses Mae Sklrvlng and LJnnlo Shellart
on behalf of the citizens.
Dedicated a Monument to tbe Veterans.
GIBBON. Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Decoration day was ob
served here by a large concourse 6t people.
The day was perfect , a light rain the night
before having laid tbe dust , and the air was
cool. At 10:30 : a. m. tbe 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. 0. 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 tbe Republic post by tbe Re
lief Corps of a costly granite monument ,
erected by them to the memory of the fallen
heroes on a beautiful spot In the center of
the cemetery. Tbe monument was then ded
icated with appropriate and Impressive cer
emonies. In the evening a camp fire was
held In the opera house.
Ailclremed by Governor Crounse.
BLAIR. Neb. , May 30. ( Special Telegram
to The Bee. ) Decoration day was celebrated
by tbe entire community. A large proces
sion was formed at 1 o'clock under tbe direc
tion of John A. Dtx post. Grand Army of the
Republic , with F. W. Kenney , En , as mar
shal of tbo day. The procession was about
one mile long , hpided by the German Vereln
society , followed by the Independent Order of
Odd 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 ladles
on decoration furnished abundance of
flowers , and tbo 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 Gcrmanla hall , where A. E.
Watson of Little Sioux , la. , and Governor
Crounse addressed a crowded house.
Klglit 1liou . ml l'rc rnt.
BEATRICE. Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Decoration day was ob
served In Beatrice today with quite an
elaborate program. Tbe forenoon was spent
In visiting the different cemeteries and
strewing flower * upon tbe graves of the
soldier dead. In the afternoon a parade
was participated In by tne Grand Array
of the Republic post , university cadets , tbe
fire department , fraternal organizations , etc.
The services were held at tbe Chautauqua
grounds , and It Is estimated that 8,000 people
ple were in attendance. Tbo State Uni
versity bind , the Third City band and local
vocalists furnl-heil appropriate music. Hon.
J. G. Tate of Hastings delivered an excellent
address.
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Determined to UlMerrn the Dny.
WELLFLEET , Neb. . May 30. ( Special
Telegram to The Bee. ) Memorial day was
observed In a commendable manner by tha
citizens of this village. Tbere being no
Grand Army of the Republic post here nor
any old soldiers burled in ( he cemetery to
whom the people could do honor and piy
their respects , many of the people went to
Mayweed to participate In tbe memorial ex-
erclies. The day was a pleasant one for tba
occasion. The threatened rain of last night
caused a very sudden and agreeable change
la tbe temperature from 101 yesterday to
70 today.
Appropriately Uboervixl nt Tecuimelu
TECUMSEH. Neb. , May 30. ( Special
Telegram to Tbe Bee. ) Decoration day -was
very appropriately observed In Tecumseh.
Both public and private buildings over tbe
clly were profusely decorated with national
I flags and minting ; The procession , headed
by the Tecumseh Military band , followed
' by the two Grand Army posts , two Relief
Corps , Sons of Veterans , and citizens on
. foot and In conveyances , moved to the
| I cemetery at 1 o'clock and decorated the
graves of the soldiers. Returning to the j
opera house , Past Department Commander
II. 0. Hasseit of Schuyler delivered tha !
memorial address , and music was rendered
by the band and the Moody quartet.
LINCOLN'S ArritOl'HIATK KXKUCISI S.
Memorial Day OlMcrrcil lit the State Cap
ital In n llrconilug Manner.
LINCOLN , May 30. ( Special to the Bee. )
While the observance of Memorial 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 crowds which lined tbe streets to watch
the paradtt 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 0
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 the
parade was as follows : Drum corps ; Lincoln
light Infantry ; corporal Rlel camp. Sons of
Veterans ; carriages , with tbo 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
st&nd at 3:30 ; prayer by Dr. Hunttngton ; song
by Farragut quartet : memorial oration by
Chancellor Crook of the Nebraska Wesleyan
university ; closing song. "America ; " laps.
Hebron * * Happy l > y.
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. n. M. Cor rel 1 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 depletion of a battle
was a masterly word painting , which
evoked generous applause. His speeph 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. Coolce made appropriate remarks and
llttlo girls decked the soldiers' graves with
beautiful flowers.
ralrmonl'8 I trgciit Crowd.
FAIRMONT , Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Decoration day was ob
served here with appropriate exercises. Tbe
procession formed at 10 o'clock and marched
to the cemetery. Ono 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 Kccgan 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.
\VaverJy Ilrincmbcred the Day *
WAVERLY , Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele-
grtim 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 so 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. _
llecomlngly 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.
beaded by company A , Nebraska National
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
bouse. The house was packed , and one of
the Interesting features of the program was
a flag drill by sixteen little 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. _
ll-cngtliy rrocemilon at Ixilgh ,
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 being represented. Prof.
A. B. Hughes of Schuyler delivered the ad
dress. The procession , comprising Grand
Array 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
carriages were demolished. No one was
seriously injured , but there were several
miraculous escapes.
AVhltehcail'H Oration nt Ognlulla.
OGALALLA , Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram. to The Bee. ) Hon. James Whltehead
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 Array of
tbe Republic at their hall , at which tbe
public was admitted , and a very pleasant
hour spent. _
Geneva In the Celrbratloii.
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 tbo
open air to a vast concourse of people , and
from first to last commanded great atten
tion. The weather was perfect.
A * Interesting u * U.uutut Huntlngi.
HASTINGS , May 30. ( Special Telegram to
The Bee. ) Decoration day ceremonies were
as Interesting as usual. Business bouses
were profusely decorated with flags and
bunting and the streets presented a. martial
appearance. The program Included a proces-
slon to the old cemetery and Park View , the
decoration of tha graves of the folJIer dead
and addresses- the orJerii' house. Comrade
Adam * , presiding elder k > f th ? Methodist
church for the Halting ( district , was tha
orator of tbe day. ,
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j I .Soldier Dead Itrmrmtxlrrtl nt llntilmll.
! HUDBELL , Neb. , Maj,3fli ! , ( Sp clal Tele
gram to The Hre. ) Itwasi Jutt 10 o'clock
' this morning when the old soldiers nnd poo-
pie gathered at the Ida /jenietery , four miles
south cf town , to decoratehe , ( graves of the
soldier heroes > Uio gavetheir life for tbe
union. A host of small girls ami a few older
heads led by Samuel Paileti , the commander
of Lew Wallace post No. 40 , Grand Army
of the Republic , of this plftcc. pitied around
the graves strewing beautjlul wreathes and
flowers thereon. Ju't before concluding the
ceremonies a salute was fired , after which
the largo gathering repaired to Mattlson's
grove , half a mile north ; pf the cemetery ,
where dinner was participated In. At 2
o'clock the exercises were opened by Rev.
O. W. Burch. who Invoked divine blessing ,
after which the addreis of welcome wa de
livered by Ccmmaudcr Samuel Patten of
this place. II. T. Bullcn or Belleville. Kan. ,
was the orator of the day. The other ex-
erclies of the afternoon consisted of recita
tions nnd music by a chorus and the Narka
Military band. At the conclusion of the
exercises at 3 o'clock the crowd dhpcrsed.
Day at < ieiin i .
GENEVA , Neb. , May 30. ( Special to The
Bee. ) Memorial and Decoration day was
obierved here with much patriotic en
thusiasm. On Sabbath afternoon a union
memorial service was held In tbe court
house park. The weather was Ideal , nnd a
large audience assembled larger than any
building in town could accommodate. The pro
gram consisted cf the excellent tinging of
national and patriotic airs ny a well trained
choir , and a sermon by Rev. J. E. Brereton ,
the pastor of the Congregational church.
Today the people gathered from every
quarter to engage In the decoration services.
Under the auspices of Wilson pott , 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 nnd a march taken to tba cemetery ,
where the graves of the citizen soldiers ,
with fitting ceremonies , were bedecked with
flowers.
Tobias" Union Service.
TOBIAS , feb. , May 30. ( Special to The
Bee. ) Decoration day was appropriately ob
served In Tobias. At 10 o'clock the proces
sion of civic organlza\lons , headed by the
Tobias band , formed on Main street and
marched to the Toblaj cemetery , where the
graves of the honored dead were fittingly
decorated with a profusion of beautiful
flowers , after which the procession returned
to Tobias , where wagons were awaiting the
people In which they proceeded to Atlanta"
Center church , where Joint Decoration day
exercises were held by Tobias Grand Army
of the Republic , Woman's Relief corps and
Sons of Veterans and Lookout Mountain
Grand Army of the Rcpullc , Woman's Re
lief corps and Sons of Veterans. The pro
gram , consisted of oration , essays , exercises ,
etc. , by pupils of tbe Tobias schools and a
very pleasing addres * by Rev. J. M. Homey
of Tobias , Interspersed with songs by the
choirs of the churches in Tobias.
Town nnd Country Unite.
FAIRBURY , Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Memorial day was ob
served with the usual ceremonies here. The
citizens , with a largo number from the
country and adjacent townsI'asscgJbled In the
park , where an eloquent .oration was de
livered by Hon. Johnr M , . Thurston. In
strumental music was .furnished by the Ne
braska State band , arid 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 Guards , Jalrbury fire de
partment , city officials anjl citizens In car
riages. The usual ceremonfes were observed
at the cemetery. r 9
Generally Ob'torvctfut. StromshnrB.
STROMSBURG , Neb. , May 30. ( Special
Telegram to The Bee.pMcmoral ! day was
generally observed here , today. Probably
a larger concourse of people assembled than
on any similar occasion.Services were held
In the largo 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.
Hcrrlce * nt liny Spring * .
HAY SPRINGS , Neb. , 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.Tho town
was profusely decorated with flags and buntIng -
Ing , and the churche * 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 n Camp Fire
AUBURN , Neb. , May 30. ( Special to The
nee. ) Decoration day was observed here
today by a larger demonstration than ever
before. The procession to the cemetery
was over half a mile In length. The
decorators of the graves were sixteen girls
dressed In red , white and bluo. The oration
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 flre was held In the evening at the
same place. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Uniial Services nt Hellcviio.
BELLEVUE , Neb. , May 30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Memorial day was ob
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 wa * Rev. Mr. Mathews , an Indian of
unusual oratorical ability. Colonel Nawns
of Papilllon. Mr. Bearnd and Hon. C. S.
Chase of Omaha and Hon. J. Q. Goss of this
place delivered short addresses also.
IJluo Springs Giy with I'lags.
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- Decoration
day , arid flowers by tbe wagon load have
been strewn on tbo soldiers' graves. A
grand parade and an address by Judge
Kecnan of Shenandoah , la. , were the fea
tures of the occasion. A local cornet band
of young girls furnished the music. About
2,000 persons were present.
Aildrcsiod the llluo unit Gray.
WATERLOO , Neb. , Mayf30. ( Special Tele
gram to The Bee. ) Decoration day was cel
ebrated here by posl , 'No. 174. Messrs.
Churchill and WllllainsV'of ' Omaha and
Wheeler of this place' eilin made talks to
the boys In blue , and a" * sprinkling of the
gray , who seemed to-'enjoy themselves
thoroughly. The day Wassail that could be
wished for and tbe hear } train of last night
settled tbe dust nicely1. *
Patriot ! In rojneniOoa nt Lexington.
LEXINGTON , Neb. , i May 30. ( Special 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 "Veterans " , and flre
department took part , marihlng to the place
of meeting , where a cenotaph was decorated ,
followed by music and
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ABSOU/TEDT PUKE
DANGERS OF DRUSS.
flow Men nnil Women ICnn Clreiit
Durlnjr Ilia snmnirr In the Wnjr Tltejr
Are U
Few people think at this time of the year
of the great Importance of dress.
In the winter people dress warmly because
they know It In n necessity , but In the sum *
mer , when It la hot. I hey RO to tha other ix-
tremo nnd even dress too lightly , Hot
weather causes people to use light clothing ;
but suddernly the wind changes , the air
becomes chilly , and a cold Is pretty certain J
to be the result. j '
Now , where most people make n mistake
Is In not guarding against these midden
change * quickly nnd In time. Any man or .
woman who has on a light suit of clothlnK , i
and feels n change which bring * n chill ,
shold at once counteract the chill. Thlt can
only be done by the use of some pure stimu
lant , not Rlngen or hot drinks , but a pure
medicinal Whiskey that will refresh the sys
tem , cause the blood to circulate , and bring I
about Immediate reaction. There H but one
medicinal whiskey that will do this , and
that Is Duffy's Pure Malt. H has for twen
ty years accomplished what has never been
known before In counteracting the tlrst
symptomi of sudden colds and preventing
the possibility of pneumonia , fevers nnd nil
the dlsttesslng complaints which follow any
cold.
It should be remembered , however , that
Durty's 1'ure Milt l th" on'y whl'kcy which
will certainly accomplish IhK nnd however
much dealer * * may talk to the contrary. It
alone should be taken. !
DRS.
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Our principles and assistants have all
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Painless Extraction of Teeth.
In Iho morning , now teeth Inserted bcfnro
dark same day. I'll jtuarantced. Full set S3.
Kllllne 11.00 and up. Gold crowns to to $8.
1'urogold nillngs $2 and up. Itrldgu work JO
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POSITIVELY LAST WEEK.
LADIE'S UF.BD ROCKERS , very HO PARLOR SUITS , five pieces ,
stylish , double cnue seat , sells onk llnlJhPil a nt iq no. mohair
ordinarily for J3.00. Consignment 03p crushed plush , worth f. ' ) . but the00 fl
price < " ' * ' consignor says sell them for . , . oiili \
Over SXX ) EXTENSION TABLES
CHINA ,
CLOSETS , polished oalt.
double thick glass , worth $22.60.if 0(1 ( flnlshfd would antique , latest style , you
Consignment price ll.JU nay they were cheap nt
SI2.SU ; they arc consigned to sell 7fi
for " 'u '
VPHOLSTKUED ItOCICntlS , fin
ished antique , latest style , worth 0 - 9 1O FOLDING HEPS , never retnll-
J .60. Consignment price * ' ' ' rd for lesi than J1S ; If you need
one you rait get one on account 9 Q- >
HALL RACKS , nolld onk polish fin of being consigned for u.au
ish , large mirror , usually sells i 7 3M rolls BRUSSELS CARPKT.vul-
for J12. Consignment price " ' " . '
tie Jl.OO per yard , consigned to AO'p
sell for " 2W
LAWN SUTTEES , painted , red
four feet wide , regular price I fin XI rolls INGRAINS , latest pit-
W.50. Consignment price l'Ul1 terns , full yard wide. legular TOP
price Too , consigned to sell for. . . . " < 'u
CHIFFONIERS , extra large size , 1,400 dozen WINDOW SHADES.
antique oak , usual price JU.50. C ft ? 7 feet . lonpr. best rollers , best
Consignment price UlUJ cloth , itbtual value T5c consigned Qjlfi
for flou
WARDHOUHH. , cxtrn large size , SCC pairs NOTTINGHAM LACE
finished antique oak , worth J12. A8 CURTAINS.full length and width
* u
Consignment price " ' latest style , made to retail for 07p
J2..W consigned to soil for * " "
BOOKCASES , polished onk , ndjmt
nble shelves , large size , worth A \ - \ A lot of GASOLINE STOVES ,
J12.SO. Consignment price Ulu each one guaranteed worth Jfi.W. 0 7R
Consignment price " > lu
EASELS , solid oak , polish finish , A9p Good fashionable BABY CARRIA
worth Jl.SO. Consignment price. . . 4" GES , full sire , bicycle wheels , A R7
cheap at tlO. Consignment price. . " ol
CENTER TABLES , solid oak nnd A big lot of REFRIGERATORS ,
tmllsh finish , worth { 3.50. ConI 1(1 ( all modern Improvements , well
slgnment price. . . ' 'LV
made nnd worth J13.50. Consignment -
ment price
PLUSH RECEPTION CHAIRS ,
oak , finished antique , worth Jj. I Qs SOLID OAK SECRETARIES. In
Consignment price * " ' ' antique finish , large writing desk
plenty of book room , worth J12.0. A 05
CHAMBER SUITS. 3 pieces , lat the consignor says sell them for. " " "
est style , largu mirror , antique or US ICE BOXES , lined with best
Ifith century HnlMi. worth $30.00. j ivvJ ft Ql quality zinc , patent locks , hinges
Consignment price * best make , woi th I7-EO. Consign3 Vft
MKS. POTTS' SAD IRONS , nlcklc ment price
215 DINNER SETS , be-rt English
finish , three Irons , one handle CJ >
nnd stand. Consignment price. . . . uu | goo'lsi , rich royal blue color. 102
pieces , easily worth J20.00 Con0 00
ONK LOT BEDROOM SUITS. 3 slgnment price v'au
pieces , finished antique , worth A big lot of 4-hole cast RANGES ,
J 17.50 , consignor says to sell them 0 IQ from a foundry that only makes
for viivi good goods , worth J12. Consign- 00
C3 CHENILLE COUCHES , nicely ment price i > uv
draped , any color , well worth ALL COPPER WASH BOILERS ,
SI5.00 , consignor allows us to sell C 8R No. S size , best cold rolled copper I Rfi
for UlOU Consignment price * 'uu
Terms , Cash or Easy Payments ,
We close even'ngs at 6130 , except Mondays and Saturdays
Formerly People's Mammoth Installment House.
f d lOc forpoMtyeoti 'tij ' ! ) I etl alojiis.
"F-'HERE ' is no excuse this---unless you wore uuawaro that you could have *
new pair
Made-to-Order for $5-$6-$7-$8
Afow novel prices for suits this week ,
-$20-$25-30- -
You've paid from SIO to < ? 15 moro for garments of equal valuo.
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