Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-06
Centennial Celebrations.
BRILLIANT AND ENTHUSIASTIC
DEMONSTRATIONS At VA.
Rl0US PLACES.
Accidents and Incidents of
ge the Day.

ae the Day.
NEW YORK, July 4.
AS the clock struck IL last night the
city was given to the most ~uproarious
hilarity imaginable. Salutes were fired
by the boats In the harbor, and church
bells rang, while the steam whistles on
q thousand factories and tug-boats, etc.,
added to the din. Never, in the mem
DRY of the oldest inhabitants, have the
streets presented such a magnificent
appearance. Hundreds of thousands
Of good natured people are surgng
through the streets witnessing the II.
Nominations, decorations and fireworks.
The most vivid description would con
vey only a poor idea of the picturesque
and imposing appearance presented on
Union Square from . o'clock far into
| the morning. The whole scene was
| one of unparalleled beauty, aud will be
long remembered. Nothing could he
grander or more imposing than its ap-
| p~earance. When the advanced guard
of the monster procession marched
into the square the great buildings sur
rounding the square shook with the
deaiening cheers of at least $4,000 PEG.
pie. Every building around the square
was appropriately illuminated. save
the old and stately residence of Daniel
Drew, which stood out in gloomy pro-
portions. Broadway and Fourth av.
anue are packed, and Fourteenth street
is altogether impossible. Many and
variegated lanterns, splendid devices
in gas Jets and other illuminatiOns,
formed q scene of Oriental magnii
cence.
The Brooklyn demonstration vas al
most unparall lied. A grand process
sion paraded the streets, and AT the
end of the march the Mayor and 9TH
ers made speeches, and a chorus of a
multitude of people sang Hail Column
bia.
AUSTIN, New, July 5.
The Fourth was celebrated here
with great enthusiasm and business
was entirely suspended. The city was
thronged with visitors from the sur
rounding county and every house
was decorated with the national en-
sign.
The procession, consisting of the mil
itary, fire companies, benevolent soci-
cites, citizens and hundreds of mount
ed Pluto and Shosbonee Indians, was
the finest seen here for many years
past.
The literary exercises were conduct
ed by the Hon. M. j. Farrell, Hon. d.
G. McKenney and DR.. Scott. The cell
ebration closed with a firework display
and dances.
About 2 o'clock this morning 3 fire
broke ont in the stables Of j. A.
Wright and the building was entirely
destroyed. Loss. slivht. The origin
of the fire is attributed to f~ire-crackers.
HAMILTON, New, July 5.
The Fourth of July passed off very
quietly here. The day opened with a
salute of 100 guns, followed later inthe
day by the reading of the Declaration
of Independence, singing of national
anthems by the choir al,d either exer-
cises, and a dramatic. entertainment
in the afternoon at the Courthouse.
The celebration Of tho day closed
with the firing of so gun at sunset
and fire works sent off from q high
hill adjacent to town late at night.
SAN Francisco, Jnly 5.
The procession yesterday was hand
some in details and presented many
unique and pleasing features. The
military display was large and effect
i've. The civic societies were out in
force. and the line was about A miles
in ZENITH. The crowd on The streets
along the line of march was immense.
Kearney. Montgomery and MARI ct
streets being almos impas abe. The
sidewalks, balconies, windows and
even roofs and cOrnices were covered
with roople, and from the exposed
position occupied by many the alb
sence Of any serious accident is re,
markahle.
CARSON, New, July 4.
A terrible accident occurred here
fired in the v. and II. railroad yard,
with a large cannon recently made by
the moulders in the employ of that
company. It was prematurely dis.
charged and four men were severely
injured. WIN. Bollander had both
arms blown off besides being terribly
burned In the face and other parts Of
the body. He has since died. Robert
Henderson had one hand badly mutt.
lated and was severely bruised. Ken.
OTICk At00u WbS stutItloO Huu AoC0iV0i
internal injuries which may prove
fatal. ]. M. Ti'ton, recently from Col.
orado, was badly cut about the face
aud eyes,. He may recover.
SAN FRANCISCO, July s.
The city IL very quiet this morning
and people are taking . rest after the
excitement OF the last two days. None
Of the morning papers appear except
the Alta, which omitted publication
yesterday morning.
The telegraph wires n all down
east Of Omaha. Heavy storms rag
ing In that section of the country. The
news is con seqnently confined to local
matters, of which there ia scarcely
anything to report outside Of the rou
tine Of the celebration.
Last night the city seemed given up
to the undisputed reign of fire-works
of every description. Hundreds OF
bontires were blazing and there was a
tusilada Of crackers and bombs almost
until midnight. A great
crowd witnessed the fireworks at
Woodward's Gardens, and over 5000
attended the carnival ball