The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-05
WYOMTNG's CENTENNIAL.
Hayes Greeted with Cheers for Grnnt-John
sherman Reminded OF Mrs. jerks.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa. July 4.-The second
day Of the Wyoming centennial was FAR supe-
rior in satisfactory enjoyment to the first. Wis.,
itors from abroad in attendance upon the Wyo-
ming celebration gathered in Wilkcsbarre with
thousands from the surrounding country. Tho
private houses of the city Hospitality entertain
ed visitors. and along the streets tubs OF icc
water werc placed Mt short distances. and even
n hospital tent was erected for victims Of sun
stroke. The signal gun sounded punctually mt
IL. and the parade moved of. marshalled by
Stanley Woodward. 1t was not so extensive
ns had been predicted because Of tho heat.
II was composed OF local and visiting military
hosts. the Grand Army OF tn" Republic. the
Philadelphia Veteran Corps. the fire depart
menis OF this city and nciglhoring towns, civic
and benevolent societies. a long series Of his
tOrical tahlcauN. and lnrge representation Of
the business and mechanical interests OF this
community. An omnibus lillcd with surviNors oi
the Mexican war attracted much attention. Tho
procession was over two miles long. After the
procession broke up, the throngs assembled 10
hear the speaking. Hayes WIS introduced. hut
the cheers sought TO be given for him wore few
and feeble. At first there were noue. and the un-
expected reception of silence painfully cmbar-
rassed him. He paused long. and lnint cheers
relieved him, He began with an apology for an
informal address. and continued IN this strain
long cnoug h for somebody To- crv out lon
have talked now longer than ever Grant did
The remark provoked laughter and cheers.
Mr.. Hayes thereupon sad. But think how
much more Grant did than words ever said"
There were vigorous cheers Tor Grant. and
then Hayes went on to praise Grants deeds.
The episode created no little remark. Hayes
continued ut length 10 praise th" wyoming Vul-
ley, its beauties and lis glorious history. He
dwrlt upOn the features of tl" parade as Illus
trating the difference between its condition
row and one hundred years ngo. II" s'rih",l
most Oi our frontier wars and troubles tO bad
faith with the red mnn. lie WIS for Dol ~ ui
fair dealing. Justice. and good faith. We have
taken their land. and must make ample supply
for their material wants and due provision for
their education. civilization, and Christianity.
Their civilization is not hopeless effort. hut
at the same time We must not hc Obvious TO
the dangers which our fronticrsmcn suilcr
from the cruelty Of the savage foe. representa-:
tive Schleicher Of Texas had recently recalled
to him how little the country appreciated the
dangers Of the frontier settlers ana that II they
did the remedy could soon be- found II wa
must have war; lci Gems. Miles. Crook Howard
and Ord have ample force to make 1t succrss-
full In conclusion. and IN answer TO calls To 70
on. he said II he didn't like his friend Grant.
know enough TO Keep silent he at least knew
when To- quit.
Three cheers were given for Hayes and
/ louder ones for Graut.and three for Mrs. Hayes.
| who sat on side porch.
Gov. Hnrlranft made few remarks illus
| trailng the usefulness OF centennial celebra-
Ex Senator Buckacw made ilnc address rc-
ferring in an eloquent and intelligent manner
/ 10 the significance Of the local Indian names
] hereah0uts.
The Hon. II. W Palmer read the Declaration
! OF Independence. ana thvn an address was
/ made Toy john sherman. He uniurlei the Nag
/ and spread the eagle. lighted the torch. and
] lrfullNtl tl' WuNlt universe, hul WIS Drought
/ 40 sudden pull; up when. telling Of the Western
plains. IN which u thousand Wyoming val
! lrNs could be put. a voice called to him.
| GIVE VI Col Wrights bill and we'll 20
| there." shout after shout rent the air.
! sherman said he didn't know what bill Of Col.
| Wrghts was referred 10. but II the $500 home
stead relief was meant all h" had To say was
/ that whenever the United States hecam" an al
/ moner. he trusted ia bounty would b" extended
/ to women and children. and not 20 strong men.
| II you want $500. 20 and earn il. This H. ma
! turned fling cut rather deep into the souls OF
/ the hrawny lrishman sitting and standing
about. and there were half suppressed sneers.
! \ few nom, nts lr'er voin Trist oi:. loady
! " Mr. Jrnks" Whether by accident or design
/ the next sentence that fell from Sherman's lips
was. My friends, Jet MS not enter into these
/ exciting scenes" He referred 20 the Wyoming
/ history. hut tn jerks suggestion and the coin
/ cidence seemed To disromtit hlm.
Gen. Devens delivered a speech full ~ praise
! for New England and its work in settling this
region, He also predicted y grand crlehratnn
] nj philadelphiA of TIE centennial ot tho adop-
tion OF the Federal Constitution. and favored a
] Governmental appropriation for II. Privately
Hayes expressed interest IN the same enter
] prise.