The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
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SUMMARY.
THE FIREWORKS.

AS early as half-past six the crowd began to
set strongly toward the 'Deering PASTURE"
where the fireworks, which were advertised to
be the feature of the occasion, were to be fired.
At 81 O'clock there were acres of people in
that locality, standing thick in the adjoining
fields and streets, and on the housetops in the
vicinity. The number has been variously
estimated at from 10000 to $4,000 people. Of
the exhibition it is only just to say that it was
nearly a failure The committee had taken
great care to make a contract with a New
York company of good reputation, which
agreed to give all the pieces advertised. If the
contractors had done this, the display would
have been the most varied ever seen in this
city. All of the pieces were put in position,
but we understand that most of them were of
/ so poor quality that they would not burn when
fred. 1t is said that the pieces were several
years old, and were worthless on that account.
As to this, we cannot say; but this is certain,
that the piece representing the coat-of-arms of
the city of Portland did burn, which would
seem to corroborate the statement of age.
AS whole the fireworks were notifying
failure. not only to the committee but to Port
land people generally, who desired that their
visitors should see as much as they had adver-
tised and what they expected to pay for. The
party who represented the New York company
left without asking for his pay. 1t is doubtful
if they get it.
The Jameson Guards took dinner at Reeds
with the Mechanic Blues, Capt PennelL 1t
was very pleasant occasion.
The Grand Army boys were most generously
remembered during the march by Messrs. j. r.
Lewis, James Bailey and A. B. Stephenson.
There was a generous display of bunting
throughout the city.
President Hale of the Common Council kept
open house for the procession as it passed his
residence.
While Mr.. G. M. Henry was pulling in the
four-oared race, some scamp went through his
clothes in the boat house, taking quite sum of
money.
A fire cracker set fire to curtain in the
house of 7. d. Libby on Paris street. The
cracker was thrown by boy in passing the
house, but was discovered by the family
Mr.. Frank w. True and Mr.. Sawyer discov-
cred fire in the upper part of the carpenter
shop on Spring street, but succeeded in extin-
gushing it before much damage was done.
ACCIDENTS.
A little son Of Mrs. Benjamin Fuller, who
lives in Merrill's Court, was badly burned
about the hands while firing crackers.
Mr.. w. w. Browns son was badly scorched
while engaged in the innocent amusement of
firing crackers.
Aman named William Osborn, from out of
town, had his foot run over by team on Mel
len street in the evening.
A young man named Sawyer, with Hunt g.
Leighton, lost two fingers while celebrating.
A young man from out of town came in, land
in order to celebrate in an appropriate manner
brought gun with him. When it burst he
had the good fortune to have only one finger
blown off.
Mr.. Francis Gallaher, an employe of the
Portland Company, was knocked down by
team while viewing the fireworks, and one
wheel of the carriage passed over his breast.
1t is feared he cannot live.
A boy named Dame, on Cumberland street,
lost a finger or two by pistol and powder.
A boy named Quincy, aged about II years.
living on Newbury street, will carry powder
marks for life, in consequence of a careless
charge which went into his face.
James McMann, aged u, living on the Mum
joy end of Congress street, put shot through
the palm of his hand.
A small boy named Littlejohn, residing out
of town, fell down cellar way, breaking his
collar bone.
The police department deserve great credit
for the quiet condition of the streets throughout
the day. and the general good order maintain
ed. The whole department were on duty from
early morning until after midnight. Marshal
Parker did his utmost to keep order He was
on duty from early morning until the last train
left the depot at night. The appearance of the
officers in the procession was highly creditable
to the police department.
The Mayor furnished the men with three
meals at the station, so they were ready at
| hand in case they were wanted.
Just before the procession formed officer York
in very neat speech presented officer Bates
with sword and pair of spurs, in behalf of
the department. Officer Bates responded in q
very appropriate manner.
There were thirty-five arrests made during
the day, the most of them for drunkenness and
disturbance. In the morning Jack Fay assault
ed Boston gentleman, hitting him a hard blow
in the face. Fay had insulted a lady and when
| the gentleman interfered he was struck in the
| face. Officers Rich. Gribben and Stevens ar
rested Fay.
| About seven o'clock as the people were re-
= turning from the races man named McKen-
zia psada a disturbance IN the corner of Port