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Bft on, tmbalmed mnd tainted dead! Dear at the blood gave: Ao impioutfootttrpi here thaU (read The herbage of four grave: Xor thall your glory be forgot While fame her record keepe, -Or honor points the hallowed tpot Where valor proudly tleept. A Nation's Tribute to the Fallen Soldiers of the Republic. How Decoration Day Was Obserred Throughout the Country. The President and Cabinet Join in the Cere monies at Arlington. The Day at Eockford, and General Logan's Address at That Place.

Particulars of te Ceremonies at Various Places, East, West, North; and South. How Decoration Day Was Observed by the Citizens of Chicago Impressive Ceremonies at Calvary, Hose llill, Graceland, and Oak- wood Cemeteries. THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. INDIANA. XKDIAHAPOUS.

Special TalSffraBi to The Inter Ucean. IxsiAWAoua. In(L, Mar 30. Decoration day was more generally obserred to-day tbaa for year put. Business of all kinds was abandoned at noon, and the entire city gave Itself uptotbe celebration.

Flags And decorations were numerous, especially alone; the Une of march of the procession. At 2 o'clock it mored, under com mand of Captain E. F. Bitter, and proceeded to Crown Hill Cemetery, where the exercises of the day were held. Not leas than 19.000 people rU ited the ground and ens-aged in tb ceremonies.

Judge F. M. French presided, and oration were delirered by Senator Morton and the Ber. Myron W. Beed.

pastor ot the First Presbyterian Church. Senator Morton spoke half an hour, standing, and with more earnestnea and vigor than He alluded to the cause which lad to Decoration day. and the duty devolriag on our citizens to leach lesson of reverence and Iot o( soldiers to children. Tne remembrance of the fact that the North was right and the South wrong in the war doe not interfere with true reconciliation. ar willing to co hand in hand in the future with all who believe in equal right, equal protection, and in human liberty, for getting that ever there was a past.

In conclusion he said: What is the sheet anohor of our safety for all Urn to come 7 It 1 the idea that we are one nation, one people, subdivided into States for local and domestic purposes, the State having their rights secured and nnimpregnable; that the nation is over all, and that we are one people, undivided and indivisible. That idea should be taught in every school and in every college, and at every household hearth. It should be the first lesson imparted to the- youthful mind, because with that doctrine imbedded in the American mind, come what will hereafter, we can never be divided or destroyed as a nation. It cannot be repeated too often, and I shall not be deterred from speaking ot it now and everywhere and at all times, for fear that some miserable weakling will say I am talking politics. If that be politic, then I say make the most of it.

But no. That idea rises above all parties. It rises above all men. and must live through all time, or our government cannot live. Let it be faithfully Inculcated: let it be instilled into the youthful mind and fondly remembered by the old." Mr.

Beed' address was a tribute to the courage and devotion to duty ot the soldier. In his remarks be said: "I don't think it time yet for any of us to decorate a rebel grave. I admit that the land beyond death is colorless. bear no malice to those who took the risk of a bad causo. If they only were to be considered we could mate thia the festival of American courage, and as the rain falls and the sun shines upon the blue and the gray we eould be alike impartial, but the living are to be considered.

Is it well to teach the children that he who dies to kei his country one, and he who dies to rend it asunder, aleeo in equal graves; that twelve years blots out the dis tinction between loyalty and treason. I dont think it is welL Let us all be modest, and not assume to much." In the procession to decorate the soldier' graves to-day marohed a large number of promi nent citizen soldiery: General Ben Harrison. George F. McGulnis. Ben.

Spooner. Colonel Buckle, and others. The decoration was don by on hundred little girl In white. HW ALB ANT. Special Telecraa to The Inter OceanJ Nx alb an JndMay30.

A very large crowd of citizens of this city and vicinity assembled to assist in the decoration ceremonies at the National Cemetery. General James Ekia introduced the orator. General Lew Wallace, who made an eloquent and'patriotin speech, fie indorsed the Southern policy of President Hayes as being one that would restore fraternal relations. Ke favored tbe calling of a eoDvention of soldier of tne North and soutn to secure peneciea reconciliation, and that the convention be held in one nf tha eltina of the West. Me closed bis ad' dress by saying: "Nobody will 11 nd the way to peace aa certainly as veterans weary of war." The Rev.

i erd of Salem, was tbe next orator. Hedeliveieda chaste und beautiful address, after which the decoration of the graves with flowers began. Captain Hiram KMAmAF. an iA anldinr ftf the HRTlean Q60- orated tbe monument erected by the citizens of tbis county over tae graves oi tne neroes wno fell at Buena Vista. Feb.

28. 1847. who were en-isted in Company A. Second Indiana BegimenU FORT WAYNE. Bpedal Telegram to Tb.

Iat-r Oo.an.1 Ion May 30. Decoration day was ushered in at 6 o'clock this morning by the ringing of nearly every church bell in the city for thirty minutes and firing of salutes. Every cemetery was then visited Bj various committees with garlands and wreaths, which had been made the day before for that purpose. Most of tbe tmblio and private buildings were handsomely decorated with flags anu banners, and the streets lined with spectators. The stores, railroad shops, and PostofQce were closed in the afternoon, when the procession, over one mile in length, wended lis way to tbe cemetery, where over 6.000 people were congregated to witness the ceremonies, which were opened with prayer by tne Bev.

McKaie. after which an address was given by the Hon. B. Bell, State Senator: also a poem, composed and read by Mrs. General Devereaox.

1 TjOOANBPOBT. SpeddTalerramtoTbsInUrCVeaB.I Looanhpobt, May 30. A large crowd ot people from the country and from adjacent railroad villages were here to-day in attendance on tne decoration ceremonies, wnicn were quit extensive and elaborate. Several bands of musio and military companies participated. LAFAYETTK.

Special Telecram to The Inter Uoean.l xiA a KTTK. may au. mere was no organized observance of Decoration dav here to-dar. There was a very creditable display ot flags from pudiio outidings ana private residences, and during the afternoon most places of bnsiness were closed, and the cemeteries were thronged with people engagea in a tie orating in grave 01 departed heroes. JTErTERSOJTVrLIJs.

Special Telegram to Tb. Inter Oeean.i Js-rrcAsoiiviixB. Ind- Mav 30. To-dav a large number of citizens went into the national cemetery. New Albany, and to the cemeteries in this eity to honor, decorate, and strew flowers on the graves of the heroes who fell in defense of the Union.

The deeds of those men are ever kept green in the memories of their friends and relatives, and no where is Decoration day more generally observed than in this city. MADIttOK. Special leletram to The Inter uceaa.l Madison. May 30. decoration day was very generally observed in tbis city, flags were displayed on public and private buildings.

The prooesslon. headed by a battalion of military, formed at the Court House, and marched to Springdale Cemetery, where Captain Vasosdel delivered an address, after which the graves of the Federal and Confederate soldiers were profusely strewn and tombs srarlanded with rlnhnut- raro.t flowers. Many strangers from abroad were in uie city to-aay. PATOSKA. Special Telogram to The later Ocesn Patosxa.

May 30. Decoration services were universally attended here to-day. the streets and public places of resort being vacant. Thirty-flve graves, including two Confederate, were beautifully ana affectingly remembered. Earnest and feeling tributes were given their memories by tho speakers of the day.

TKRRX HAUTE. Special Tslewrsm to Tb. Inter Ocean.) Teuub Hadtk. May 80. An immense crowd of people celebrated the day here.

A procession of SOO little girls, carrying wreaths and crosses of flowers, marched to the cemetery. Colonel James B. Black, of Indianapolis, was the orator of the day. being introduced by Judge Mack. Chairman.

Brass, orchestral, and vocal music was given. Judge Gookina made a short address. CHABLESTOWTT. Special Telegram to Tbe Inter Ocean. I Chablbstown.

May SO. Decoration day was observea here in good style. Tbe attendance was Urge. An address by the Bev. J.

E. Ban- was very fine. The floral decoration war unusually good. YT7WCR. Soecial Telegram to Tha Inter Ocesn.l Mdmcib.

Mar SO. Decoration day was generally observed here to-day. Business was entirely suspended, nearly all our citizens taking part in decorating the graves. Speeches were made bv Captain W. Brady and others, of this city.

Tbe procession was headed by loekwood's Band, followed by tbe Delaware Guards. Then came the Knights band, followed by a long procession of citizens on foot and In carriages. At least 3.0OO were in attendance. GBEENCABTLK. Special Telegram to Tb.

Inter Uceaa.J Ubebmcasixb. May 3 u. Decoration day was observed here by a procession to tne old cemetery, where an address was made by President Martin, of Asbury University. A poem was read by John A. Hawkins, the College City band and Choral Cnion furnishing the music The graves were then decorated.

The add re and poem gave great satisfaction. SOUTH BEND, pedal Telegram to Tae Inter Uoua.i South Bkko. May 30. The fallen heroes who sleep in tne South Bend Cemetery were honored to-day as they never were before. Not only was there a general turning-out of eltizena, but ot organized societies.

The G. A. the several Are companies (seven in number) three Odd Fellows' lodges, the Knigh's of Pythiaa. and the city officers joined in the procession to the cemetery, which was preceded by the South Bend Cornet Band. At the cemetery the exercises consisted of prayer by Chaplain J.

L. Boyd; music by the Glee Club, and also by the Cornet Band; calling the rot! of the dead: oration by the Bev. H. M. Moray; address by Captain Brown, of Battle Creek, and decorating of the graves, during which minute guns were fired by the Oliver a-uns.

Tbe officers of the dsy were Captain Ed Xiaar, Chief Marshal, and G. B. Van Felt and J. O. uneuawaifc, assistants CORBY.

Spedsl Talecram to The Inter Ocaaa.1 Cobbt. May 30. Decoration day was very generally observed in this city. The procession forme 1 on Center street, headed by the eolored band, various fire, civic, and military companies, school children from the public schools. Mayor, and eity officers, participating in memorial services at the ceremony.

The oration was delirered by the Bev. Dr. Lewi. WIBOONSnaV HASISOK. Special Telegram to The Inter OceanJ Madisok, Wis, May 30.

Decoration day was observed heie by a suspension ot business during tbe afternoon. The procession was a large one. fully equaling any heretofore had. and composed ot two military companies, the Governor's Guards, and the university battalion, with mem bers of the Grand Army of the Be public The officers of tb day were a follows: President. General Ed.

E. Bryant; orator. Judge A. B. Bra-ler; poetess.

Mrs. A. B. Jones; chaplain, the Bev. C.

H. Richards; marshal. Captain B. B. Bird.

The crowd at the cemetery was large and orderly. The usual programme was gone through with. The oration by Judg Braley scholarly and sensible. He urged the promotion of good feeling, In all section, of the country. The poem, by Mrs.

A. B. Jones. Madison's gifted poetess, was conceded by all present to be the finest production of the kind ever presented in our city. The gifted lady delivered it in person, and.

for elegance of language auu irautivi uiuugni it una no equal in ue Stale. The weather was beautiful, a soft south wind mournfully waving the huge limbs of the majestic oaka as tb little schoolchildren in white scat tered beautiful flowers over the mounds ot the departed boys in blue, while the scarred veteran of the Union army gently placed beautiful flowers over the mortal, remains of those they had opposed in the battlea of the late war. Tears came to the eyes ot many a hard-browed man over uie uiougnia oi our aepanea orave boys, both in blue and gray. aULWATJKZB. Special Telirrim to The later OoaaaJ haviviu, May 30.

In no city of the Union, probably, was memorial dar more flttinoHv nh. served than in this, the undue parade of former years naving given way to tne faithful devotion at the graves of the patriot dead. Ail public offi ces were closed, schools were dismissed, flags were half-mast at every peak, and a holiday air pervaaeu tne city, as eariy as pnii Sheridan and Boberf Chivas Posts. G. A.

B. and the Sheridan Guards marched to 8t. James Church and joined in a special servioe of prayer and praise. The edifice was richly decorated with living flowers from the conservatory of Alex Mitchell, land floral emblems of 5airiousm ana nop were conspicuous, 'he Bev. Throop, rector, and Dr.

Fulton, of St Paul's, conducted the exercises, the former delivering a brief and eloquent address on "Tbe Lesson of tbe Day." At the conclusion of the service tbe members of the posts proceeded to decorate tbe graves at Forest Home Cemetery. The White Sheridan Guard marched to Calvary, and squads to St. John and Union Cemeteries, all joining in the exercises. At the National Home of Disabled Volunteers, where another special service had been arranged. 400 veterana In thma companies paraded the grounds, while a national ealute was tired, and marched to the stand overlooking the cemetery, about which seats for 2,000 persons had been provided.

Long lines of buses rrom tne city peopiea tne grounds, and When the grand chorus, under Professor Fa-ville, intoned the invocation hymn, the audience had grown to immense proportion. Prayers by the BevcThroop and Fulton, and an address by General Hincks. Commandant of the home, with musie by the home band, comprised the services at this point; the decoration having taken place according to the ritual of the G. A. as in all other cemeteries except at Calvary, where Father Labemiere delivered an address, and comrades decorated during the singing ot an appropriate hymn.

The observances throughout were of a very impressive character, and the general participation ot the people proved that the farther removed from the eventful period the more they appreciate the blessings that the brave men ot the nation aaoriiiced their Uvea to perpetuate. GRZEir BAT. Spedsl Telegram to Tb. Inter Oo.aa.1 Green Bar. May 3a Memorial day was observed to-day to a general extent and in a becoming manner.

The procession this forenoon was large, composed ot various military and civic organizations and many citizens in carriages. Tbe exercises at Baird Park were impressive and interesting. The oration by the Hon. J. 8.

Curtis "was a fine effort Following this details of the G. A. B. comrades and young ladies proceeded to the three cemeteries, where the graves were decorated. The observance was under the auspices ot Harvey Post.

G. A. B. Special Talecram to The later Ooaaa.i. Jaasatslu.

Wis May 30. Our dsad loldian WAM anfl.l. fn.nn,t.. .1 vllle to-day Emerald Grove.eight mileCto our VT-JiZ1 i-ue aay, wun appropriate musio. iki.

rv vu. a. x-aiterson, oi this city, delivered the oration. The people en masse turned out to do honor to our noble dead. 1 naTTimaTr Spedsl Telegram to Tti.

later Ocaaa.1 wMima. nu. jaaj ao. decoration day was observed with considerable ceremony. The nro- Fire Department, Mayor and'icity of Colonel D.

Cleveland. Marshal of the day. marohed to the eemetery. where prayer was offered by tbe Bev. Mr.

Halt, of Trinity, and an address by Gabe Bouck, M. orator of tbe day. The weather was beautiful and the street decorations impressive. Forty-four soldier ar buried in the cemetery here CTXVELAKOw Special Telegram to Tbe later Oeeaa.l CLBVaXAjtD. Ohio.

May 30. The beautiful and appropriate custom ot deooratlug the graves of tha dead heroe who fought, bled and died for their country, was more generally observed In this eity to-day than heretofore. The weather was fin and a large number ot people from the neighboring town took advantage ot the occasion, and consequently the streets were crowded and everything presents a holiday appearance, with the exception of the business houses, only a few of which are closed. The national flag ean'b seen floating almost everywhere, and a number of places are gaily decorated with bunting. The exercises ot memorial day were opened in the publlo aquare at 10 o'clock this morning.

The crowd collected was very large There were not less than 10.000 people within bearing distance of the stand, which had been erected near the pavilion a Ifew minutes after 10 clock. General Barnett acting aa Chairman, the programme was commenced with musio by the Gray's band. That was followed by a song by 1.000 children. Oh my native land Is The next order on the programme, as announced, was the reading of general orders of the Grand Army ot the Bepublio by the post commandant, but in order to shorten the exercises, was omitted; Best. Soldier.

Best." was sung by the children, after which Prayer waa offered by the Bev. Charles Terry Collins. The children then sung, "Firmly Stand. Mv Native Land." The oration of the day was delivered by General J.C.Lee, wbo reviewed the history ot the late war very vividly, with all its horrors and final happy termination. Tbe oration was followed by a song.

"Oh. StrewThese Giaves with Flowers Colonel Albert Barnits recited a poem. "The Voice of the Silence. written by William Winter one year ago. on the occasion of the reunion of the Army of the Potomac It was an appropriate selection, and was very creditably recited.

The recitation waa followed by Tb Star-spangled Banner." sung by the children. About 2 o'clock the procession started from the Bepublican headquarters with several large wagon-loads of flowers and proceeded to the different cemeteries, followed by a large number ot carriages, lie ports were received from most every town, village, and hamlet in Northern Ohio, indicating that the same patriotic spirit prevailed everywhere. AKBOH. pedal Talecram to The later Oceaa.1 Akbok. Ohio.

May so. Decoration day was very quietly observed. The several cemeteries were privately visited, and the graves decorated by the Grand Army in the morning. At 2 tx m. the Bieree Cadets.

Akron Guards, and the Grand Army of the Bepublio formed in procession and marched to Grace Park, where an address was delivered by Colonel A. S. McClure. of Wooster. At Cuyahoga Falls the programme was similar to that of Akron.

Tbe address was delivered at the eemetery by Captain 8. C. Williams, ot Akron. pedal Telegram to Tb. Inter OeesaJ Lovdok.

Ohio. May so. The ceremony of decorating the soldiers' graves here to-day was attended by i a very large crowd. Everything passed off quietly. Speeches were made by Peyton H.

Exeter, editor ot the London Timet. John J. BelL ex-Prosecuting Attorney, and the Bev. TOLEDO. Tot.TCDO.Ohlo.

Kay so. Decoration day was daly observed here by all classes. Business was generally suspended. During the afternoon the various military and eivio societies and a large eoneaarse of eitisens joined with the Forsyihe Pofcloi G. A.

B. in appropriate exercises at Forest Cemetery. Tbe programme consisted of' musie and aa address by the Hon. George Haynes, and decoration poem by Mrs. General Isaac B.

CAHTOW. Spedsl Telegram to Tb. Inter Ooasn.1 Cantos'. Ohio. May so.

Memorial day was more generally observed here to-day than usual. The military and civic societies were out in full foroe, inducting veterans of the late war. firemen. Odd Fellows, Knights ot Pythiaa, and other orders. There were also a large niaxiber of carriages la the procession, which moved at 2:45 p.

m. to Oakland eemetery. The Bev. Dr. Locke, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and late chaplain of the Eleventh P.

V. L. was orator of the day. and made an appropriate address, after which the soldiers' graves were decorated by a detail of veterans and ladies. AIJ4AKCR.

Bpedal Telegram to Tb. laur Ocaaa.1 AxxiABCB. Ghio, May 11. Decoration day was well observed here to-day. All the business houses were closed from 1 to 4 p.

m. A large crowd of people formed in procession at 1 p. m. on the public square and marched to tbe eemetery. The procession was composed ot the Alliance Grays, the Fire Department in full uniform, and several wagon of Bunday school scholars, and a large number of h--es and buggies, headed by a band of musio ana martial band.

VZDXXA. Special Talarram to Tb. Inter Uoaan. Mkoix a. Ohio.

May so. Decoration day was. a usual, observed by our people A pleasant feature of the occasion was the school children participating. A company of one hundred little girls and the same number of boys, the Centennial Guards, were each furnished bouquets with which to honor our dead comrades. The oration, delivered by Capt, J.

H. Green, was a fitting tribute to our honored dead. Bpedal Talarram to Tb. Inter Oceatt.l MigBBVA.onio.May so. A procession wasformed at 1 p.

m) headed by the Minerva Silver Cornet Band, followed by soldiers, flower bearers and citizens, marched to the cemetery, with the band playing appropriate airs. The graves were decollated and orations delivered by Bevs. Edwards and Sloan. Tne vocal music was by choirs of the different churches. Professors Pixley and Grannie, of Detroit.

added greatly to the occasion bv singing "One Hundred fears from Now." and Promised Land To-morrow." in a highly satisfactory manner. MANSFIELD. Special TWacram to Tb. Inter Ocean) Mansfield, Ohio. May 30.

Decoration day was observed in about the usual manner here. The people congregated in the park and listened to a very interesting oration by Colonel 8. K. Fink, after which a procession of the military and citizens was formed and marohed to the cemetery, where the soldiers' graves, 113 in number, were strewn with flowers by little girls. XBW PHILADELPHIA.

Bpedal Teteirram to Tb. Inter Nsw Philadelphia. Ohio. May 30. The decoration exercises here were very largely and generally attended, and business was quite generally suspended for a few hours.

The hotels and other publlo buildings were decorated. The fire companies and bands were out in full uniform. The churches were opened for concentration, from which they proceeded to the eemetery to decorate the graves ot tbe brave defenders of our country. Appropriate remarks were made at the cemetery by the Bev. Frank Brown and the Hon.

8. Harmounta, MASSIXXOW. Bpedal Telegram to Tb. Inter Oeeaa.l Mamillon, Ohio. May 30.

Decoration day was more generally observed to-day than Informer years, business houses being closed, and a larger number was in attendance. The procession formed on Erie street at 1 o'clock, as follows: California Minstrel Band, floral hearse, military company, soldiers, eivil and benevolent societies, cisi sen in carriages. Appropriate services were held at the eemetery. when the soldiers' graves were strewn with flowers, after which the procession formed and marched baoK to the city. 1 COLUMBIA HA.

Special TeUaram to The InterOceaa.t oLUKBiANA. Ohio, May 80. Memorial day was wrell observed here. Most of the business houses and many private residences were decorated with flags. This afternoon a large concourse of people assembled at the cemetery, where the exercises consisted of musio by the cornet band add choir, prayer, appropriate addresses by different speakers, after which the soldiers' grave were strewn with flowers and evergreens.

It was observed that uncommon interest was taken by the peopla from the surrounding, country. 5 BU0TRU8. Spedsl Telegram to Tb. Inter Ocean .1 JiucTBua. Ohio.

May so. Decoration day waa DRr generally observed here to-day than on say former occasion. All business houses were closed between the hours ot 1 and 5. The Knights ot Honor, Odd Fellows, and the Fire Department ot this place and military companies fronv Upper Sandusky and Bobinson. accompanied by their bands, assisted our Light Guards in the ceremony.

General W. H. Gibson, of Tiffin, was the Fully five thousand people were in attendance. Medal Tslegrsm to Tb. Inter OceanJ "ilouKosiowN.

Ohio, May 30. Decoration day Was obserred her wlih mora than usual demon stration. Business during the afternoon was almost entirely suspended, and the people turned out en masse to assist in the decoration of the soldiers graves. In the lengthy procession were the throe military companies and several eivio societies. The Bev.

MitxwelL of the Episcopal Church, delivered the oration. KENT. Bpedal Telegram to The later Oeeaa.l Kent. Ohio. May 30.

Business was generally suspended here to-day, and tbe people turned out en masse to decorate the graves ot our gallant dead. Tbe procession was said to be the largest ever seen in this city. The address was delivered by 8. P. olootL of this plan.

MALVEKN. Special Telegram to Tb. Inter Oceaa.1 Malvern. Ohio. May 30.

The duties of Decoration dar were very generally observed by the people in this vicinity. The soldiers' graves were properly decorated, and a salute was tired by our military company, after which interesting addresses were delivered by Mr. P. Hull. Professor H.

T. Wallace, and others. WATXESBUBOH. Bpedal Tetegnam to Tb. later Ocean.) WatDesbuboh.

Ohio, May 30. Decoration day was obsesged here bv a military display, decoration of graves, firing a salute, and closed by an address from the Bev. D. W. B.

Kirkwood. of New Philadelphia. The business houses were closed from 4 to 6. and the day fully observed. The Waynesburgh Silver Band furnished the musio.

EAST LIVERPOOL. Special Telegram to Tbe Inter OceanJ East Liverpool, Ohio, May 30. The school children and the various societies of the town, together with two brass bands, participated in the exercise of Decoration dav. Several thousand people marched in procession to the cemetery. Bobert W.

delivered an eloquent address. rfZWABK. Bpedal Telegram to Tbe Inter Oeean.i Newabx. Ohio. May 30.

Decoration day was not ooserved here, except bv a few relatives of the dead, notwithstanding a great number ot soldiers are buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Not one of our paper has spoken a word concerning the day. WATlTEeVTLLTB. Bpedal Telegram to Tbe Inter Ocu.j Waixebville. Ohio, May so.

Decoration dsy was celebrated by our people generally. Fully 2.000 people witnessed the ceremonies at the Miami Cemetery. Chaplin Collier, formerly of the Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Iniantry. delivered the address. POMEBOT.

Bpedal Telegram to The inter Ocean.1 Pomeeot. Ohio. May 30. Meigs County soldiers" monuments were appropriately decorated with flags, flowers, and wreaths to-day. No other demonstration of note.

MOUNT VTERKOH. Bpedal Telegram to Tbe Inter ncau.l Mount Vebkob. Ohio, May 30. The decoration of the soldiers' graves waa duly observed here. A procession was formed on the public square at 3 o'clock, and marched to the cemetery, consisting of the patriotio order of Sons ot America.

Knights of Pythias, the flower commissioners, school children numbering 300, and citizens, headed by the City Band, lhe graves of nearly one hundred soldiers were appropriately strewn with flowers by the children, and eloquent addresses were made by J. B. Height, ot this city, and the Bev. L. C.

Warner. MTLLERSBURO. Bpedal Telerram to Tbe Inter Ocean.) Millebsbcbo. Ohio, May 30. Decoration day was observed here in magnificent ttyle, a procession, over a mile long, of Masons.

Odd Fellows. Sons ot Temperance, and other societies, together with a column of soldiers, participating. Field horses of deceased colonels and a beautiful floral chariot added wonderf uliyto the beauty of the procession. General G. W.

Morgan, of Moant Vernon, the hero of three wars, delivered a very eloquent oration. Bpedal Telerram to Tbe Inter Ocean.1 Tirnx. Ohio, May 30. The whole eity seemed to participate in decorating tbe graves of our honored dead to-day. No such general turn out since the close of the war.

The procession formed at 2 p. m. on Washington and Market streets, consisting of the Tiffin Light Guards, headed by the Booz Band Tiffin Zoutves, headed by the Harmonia Band; wagons filled with young ladles in white, and citizens in carriages. Eighty graves were strewn with flowers and a beautiful floral offering in the form of a cross. At Maple Grove Cemetery a prayer was offered by Chaplain Wisler.

with speeches by N. Brewer and General Sherwood, ot Toledo. The exercise war very Impressive throughout. ORRVTLLX. Spedsl Telegram to Tae Inter Oeeaa Okbvillb.

Ohio. May so. Tha decoration exercises to-oay were much tne same as on former occasion, with the exception that the people seemed to take more interest in the services. The graves were decorated with flowers. Immediately after the eeremnoy a salute of three volleys was fired over the graves by Comoany E.

Ninth Begiment Ohio National Guards. A short and very appropriate speech waa delivered by J. H.StolL BELLAIBR. Spedsl Telegram to Tbe Inter Oeeaa.l Bellaibb. Ohio.

May so. Decoration day passed off very quietly, there being bnt comparatively few soldiers buried here. The exercises were brief. The Bellaire Light Guards were out in full uniform. Alter forming in line at the armory they paraded through the principal streets, led by the Hetherington Band ot this eity.

after which they proceeded to the eemetery. accompanied by a large number of eitisens. where the graves ot tbe illustrious dead were strewn with flowers. There being no further exercises, quite a number repaired to the adjoining graves, other to their homes. BASDU8K.T.

Bpedal Talegram to Tbe Inter OceanJ Sajcdusxv. Ohio. Mav 30. Decoration day was appropriately observed here. The banks closed.

andbusiness was partially suspended. An immense procession, consisting of the light guard infantry, light artillery, eity cadets, light guard band, and a vast concourse of people went to Oakland Cemetery. Addressee were delivered by the Hon. Casper K. Watson, the Bevs.

W. N. Farr. P. B.

Stroup. Josiah Strong, and C. F. Neg-ele. The cemetery grounds were artistically decorated with banners, flowers, and evergreens.

VAN W1BT. Vab Webt. Ohio. May 30. Decoration day was more generally observed here than on any similar anniversary heretofore.

The procession was fiver a mile long followed by two hundred ladles white; also fir and artillery companies. All participated in the ceswmonies at the cemetery. Tbe Bev. Leroy Belt, of Toledo, and other speakers delivered addresses. SALEM.

Bpedal Telegram to The Inter Oeeea.1 Salem. Ohio. May 30. Decoration day was celebrated here to-day in grand style, the procession numbering 2.O00, composed of the Grand Army of the Bepublio. Fire Department.

300 young girls dressed in white, and a large number of citizens in buggies and on foot. Almost all the business houses and dwelling houses were profusely decorated. The orator ot the day was Ed S. Myers, ot Cleveland. The attendance this year was tar ahead of any heretofore.

PERKY 8 VILLE. Spedsl Telegram to Tbe later Oceaa.1 Peertsville. Ohio. May 30. This has bees quite a gala A large number ot soldiers are buried at this place, and early this morning their friends and comrades began to arrive from the surrounding eountry, until the largest crowd of peoole ever assembled here before were in attendance.

The McZena Brass Bsnd, the Brownsville Drum Corps, and the Eagle Band of Loudon-ville furnished music A procession was formed and marched to the cemetery, where appropriate remarks were made bv the Bev. C. W. Bail and F. Stanley as a tribute of respect paid the honored dead.

xzcEiaAzr. TjABSIKO. BlMclal Telegram to Tb. Inter OoeaaJ Labbtbo, May 30. The exercises of Decoration day commenced this morning by the decoration of the soldiers' graves in Mount Hop Cemetery, under the direction ot the ladle of the Monument Association, after which the procession, escorted by the Lansing Light Guards, preceded by their magnifloent band, through the principal streets, making a fine display.

Captain A. CottreU as Chief Marshal, assisted by Messrs. M. Van Order. J.

A. Elder. E. 8. Jenne.

B. 8. Hotallng. and C. D.

Cowles as aids. After the procession the people congregated on tbe grounds in front of the old Capitol, and. being called to order by the President of the day. Colonel F. Schneider, the Memorial choir sang No more the bugle's stirring blast." followed by prayer by the Bev.

8. Beeves. The President then introduced the orator of the day. O. A.

Bowen. who delivered a very appropriate address, which was listened to with marked attention and evident appreciation. The choir then sang. "Cover them over with beautiful flowers." Captain D. Henry MoOomas an original poem appropriate for the occasion, which was heard with pleasure.

After musio by the band the benediction was pronounced by the Bev. B. Blade. On the speaker's stand with the President and speakers were Senator Christiancy, Auditor General Kalph Ely. tne Hon.

E. G. D. Holden. Secretary of State: General Partridge, Commissioner of the Land Office; Mayor O.

M. Barnes, and B. J. Shalk, Secretary of the Bed-ribbon Club: also Mrs. V.

A. Allen. Mrs. James B. Porter, and Mrs.

T. W. Westcott. of tbe Ladies' Monument Association. The weather was pleasant, and all were well pleased and entertained with the exercisee of the oeiaaion.

BATTLE CREEK. Bpedal Telerram to The inter Ocmh. Battle Cbeee. Miclu. May 30.

Decoration day has not been generally observed in Battle Creek as in former years. No action having been taken by our aiUisns forth oooasion. quit a large numberof friends and relati: diers visited Oak Hill Cenf tbis afternoon, and strewa, greens upon their gravesJ warm and unusually pleasa MABQUET Bpeaal latearam to Tbe inter Oot Mauquette. Mictu. May was quite generally observe banks and public offices we noon.

The children of the I 'tbe fallen sol independently 'ers and everyday has beea 5 eeoration dar this city; Tho Xjd in tbe after-schools, to th eaed by Com- number ot several hundred pany of tbe Third BeginM band of music tbe Mayor th an elegant Jermen of the risited the dif-and laid their nation' hoa- r- eity, ail uniting in a proeet ferent cemeteries near the floral offerings on the gravel ored dead. i COLDWATEK. Bpedal T.torram to The Inter Ocean.) Cold wat ek. Mich May 30. A very large crowd was in attendance upon Memorial day ceremonies in this city to-day not far from 5,000 people being collected in Oak Grove Cemetery ac one time The procession waa formed in the Public Square at 10 o'clock promptly, under direction ot Chief Marshal Dr.

J. F. Beach, and proceeded to the eemetery. Tbe procession was over two mile in length, and in it was included several civic societies, among them the Grand Army of tbe Bepublio. the Light Guard.

State School Cadets. German Benevolent Society. Bed Bibbon Be- -form Club, firemen, etc. The ceremonies at the cemetery were very impressive, and included a' remarkably fine oration by Congressman' Keightly, an address at the cenotaph by the Bev. W.

T. Lowry. besides appropriate remarks by several other speakers. Tbe Cornet Band and Glee Club furnished the music, and the graven, were strewn with flowers by tha State School Cadets, a military organization belonging to the-State public school in this city. Tbe day was also observed in Bronson.

the Bevs. Mr. Bonner aodV Bemington acting as orators. RILES. Spedsl Telegram to The Inter Ocean.1 Miles.

May 30. Tbe graves of all soldier buried in Silver Brook Cemetery were strewn with floral offerings this morning' by a. -committee of ladies, escorted by the Niles Light Guards. Tbe affair was informal but appropriate) and impressive The Light Guards go to Buchanan this afternoon to take part in the decoration exercises there. ioiriA.

Bpedal Telegram to The later Ocean. ion ia. May So. Decoration day was ob-V served with ceremonies, and the sur--rounding towns turned out in large numbers. Mayor J.

M. Dodd was President of the day; J. Grafton, Marshal. The Hon. A.

B. Morse eloquently orated. The procession was made up of the Saranac Cornet Band. Ionia Light Guards'-Drum Corps, Ionia Light Guard. Ionia Command-err of Knights Templar.

Temperance Beform Oiubs, Common Council, officers of the dsy andV carriages, making a very imposing procession. ADRIAN AND TECUMSKH. -Bp! Talegram to Tae later Ocean.1 Adriam. May 30. Simple but lmptesslve).

services cbaracterzed the observance of memorial ilay in this city. A military company, with Enigate Templar, band, and such citizens as chose to join the cortege, marched to Oakwood early. A brief prayer and befitting remarks were made bv the Bev. Mr. Dunsford.

and then three score and two floral wreaths were placed by the military spon as many mounds covering the re-mailer of our Union dead. At Teeumseh tbe day waa-ab served with imposing ceremony. There) waa a lsu-ge procession of visiting military. Masons, and civie organization from this and other cities, with Lucius Lily as Chief Marshal. Colonel Walts, ot Adrian, acted as orator of the day, and prior -to decorating the soldier'slgraves.

an interesting-programme of prayer, reading, and song was carried on at the cemetery. At Hudson, too, there was a formal observance of the day. A procession of military and other bodies with band went to the cemetery where, in addition to the work of floral decoration, an appropriate series of exercises were conducted by the Hon. JJ. Boies.

Dr. Charles Bynd. Begent of Michigan University, made a sterling address, and the Bev. X. M.

Shanafeit conducted the devotions. ZABT SAOrJTAW. Spedsl Telegram to The Inter Oceaa.1 East Sagciaw. Mich. May 30.

Decoration day waa duly observed in this city, Saginaw and tha surrounding eountry participating. Stores and places of business were closed, prominent residences were decorated with the stars and stripes, and the eitygenerally presented a holiday appearance. The procession in the afternoon embraced the East Saginaw Rifles, the veteran corps, and eivil societies. The procession was very long. It an arched to the eemetery.

where it waa met by a large delegation from Saginaw City. Tbe decorations were stumerous. and the floral tributes which were scattered over the graves ot fallen heroes were in many eases very handsome. The ceremonies at the eemetery were brief but imposing, over 7,000 people participating. Addresses were delivered at the eemetery by Major U.S.

Wood, ot Saginaw, and C. H. Gage, of this city. This, with music and a military salute, closed the exercises. The weather was all that could be desired.

DETROIT. pedal Telegram to Tb. Inter Oceaa.1 Detroit. May 30. Decoration dsy waa never before observed as generally in this city -as to-day.

Ail courts, banks, and public offices were closed, and so were nesrly all the leading wholesale stores. The flag and streamer decorations were abundant and oeautiful on all tha streets, and the soldiers' monument In Campus Marti us was properly ornamented with evergreens and flowers. In the morning all the soldiers' graves in the cemeteries were strewn with flowers by committees of ladies and by friends. In the afternoon there were two pub lie demonstrations. The newly-formed temperance organ- izations.

known as the Bed Bibbon clubs, turned out some thousand strong, marched through part of the city then massed on Grand Circus Park, and were addressed by their President. D. B. Duffield. and by W.

H. Bartram. A collation war then served to them by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Dr. Reynolds, the leader of this red ribbon movement, was present, and formed a conspicuous figure in this demonstration.

The militia and cadet companies of the city also turned out this afternoon for parade and after marching through the principal streets repaired to Campus Martins, where the literary exercises ot the day rook place. General B. A. Alger presiding. The oration was delivered by Dr.

F. Eddy. The day was beautiful aad the streets of the city thronged. GBAJTD RAPIDS. Bpedal Telegram to Th.

Inter Oceana Grans Rapids. May 30. Decoration dar waa observed by the schools, banks, courts, and a large number of merchants. No general demon-strations, but there were large numbers of visit- ors to the cemetery. Many graves were decorated at Clam Lake, with a large procession in honor ot our dead heroes.

HOLLAND. Bpedal Tel to The Inter Ocean.1 Holland. May 30. Decoration day was duly observed this afternoon under the direction of Captain W. H.

Joslin. Marshal. The ladies, with flowers, were accompanied to the cemetery by a brass band, our veteran soldiery, two fire) companies, and a large number of citizens in carriages and on foot. After listening to an eloquent oration from the Bev. Dr.

Charles Scott, th graves of our soldiers and that of the Bev. Dr. Van Baal to were beautifully dressed with flowers, XLTJQTOIS. AT BOCKFOKD. Special Telegram to The Inter OeeanJ Bocevobd, I1L.

May 30. Decoration day la Eockford was made unusually interesting on aa- oount of the distinguished statesmen and soldiers who honored us with their presence. Tha Hon. John A. Logan and the Hon.

John L. Bev. eridge arrived her last night. Th proeessioB was rendered doubly attractive by the Eockford Blfles in full uniform, who made a fin appear ance In their review by General Logan. Th foU lowing is th order ot th procession: Advanced guard.

Mayor and Common Council, city officials. Including Board ot Education: speakers, the Hon. John A. Logan, th Hon. John L.

Beverldge; th Hon. William Marshall, chaplain. and Singer' Forest City band. Eockford Bill Drum Corp. Eockford Blfles In foil uniform as escort to tho Grand Army of the Bepublio.

NevtnsBost. No. 1. Bock-ford Union Band. Eockford Fir Department, eight companies in uniform; Su James' Brass Band, St.

James Total Abstinence Society. Ancient Order ot United Workmen, and citizen in carriages. At th cemetery the usual form of decorating the grave waa gsne through. In th morning Hon. William Marshall, ot Eockford.

and ex-Governor Beverldge delivered eloquent addresses, and. Miss Nellie Gould read a poem. Xr. Beverldge made an allusion to' our lata Court House disaster, seemed eminently fitting upon such an In th afternoon, an immense throng assembled at the East 8ide Cemetery to hear the Hon. John A.

Logan speak. People from all parts ot Winnebago and adjoining counties flocked In. and th large eemetery was literally thronged with people In front of the platform, seated on tbe grass. wer th Grand Army boys, then the Bockford Blfles. the Fir Department, and the different societies of the city.

Beyond this, as far as the eyes could reach, was a vast sea of faces. Prayer was made by the rector ot the Episoopal Church, th Bev. W. F. Adams.

Than Kiss KaLUa Gould.