Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-07-05
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ST.. LOUIS, July 4.-1ndependence day is
being observed here to the full extent. All
business, except a few small retail shops, srs.
pended, and all public Offices and institutions
closed. l be chief feature of the day, so far, il
grand parade by the eight-hour labo,
league, composed of numerous workingmen'e
organizati ms, Germans and English, sncial,
lists, labor party and Montgomery guards.
which marched in uniform and fully armed.
There were also several trades represented
on wagons, with mechanics working a,
their vocations, and a number of haudsomel,
decorated vehicles filled with women an q
children in gay holiday attire. The whole
presented very fine appearance, and were
half an hour in passing given point. After
marching through several prominent streets,
the procession started for Lindell park in the
northwestern suburbs of the city, where the
day was spent in festivities of various kinds.
Perfect order prevailed, and everybody
seemed intent on day of fun and frolic.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
FoRT MONROE, July 4.-The President and
Mrs. Hayes, Webb O. and Rutherford Hayes,
accompanied by Hon. John Sherman, Score
tary McCrary, Attorney General Devens and
Secretary Thompson, with party of ladies'
and gentlemen, arrived here this morning.
The party was met by Gen. Getty and staff,
and then proceeded to Gen. Getty's quarters,
where the officers we're presented, after
which they repaired to the ramparts and wit.
messed target practice with Is inch guns. At
2 O'Clock the party re-embarked on the Tai
laposa and sailed for the Capes, returning at
P. NJ. to witness the fire works. They leave
for Washington tomorrow morning.
AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, July 4.-No formal celebra-
ton day in progress, but Young Americ
supplies the lack of ardor of the elders, in
the incessant shooting and shouting. Bust
ness houses generally closed. Alarge mum
Der of citizens and excursionists have gone
to the hill parks and geological gardens.
SEE AT CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, o., July 4.,-The regular eel
ebration of the day here, in consequence Of
the order of the Mayor prohibiting the
firing of arms or firecrac kers on the streets
of the city, presents an unusual quiet ap
pearance. On the West Side there was a
barbecue in Pelten Park, which was very
largely attended, and tonight there will he q
grand display of fireworks in Base Ball
Park. The day thus far is remarkably free
from accidents. s
AT MEMPHIS.
Memphis, July 4.-The day is generally
being observed. The streets are crowded
with visitors, flags flying from many build
ings, and the city presents a holiday appear
ance. At 10 this morning the fire depart
ment, under Chief Michael McFadden, pa
raded the principal streets, and afterward
gave an exhibition of thethrowing power O
the steamers. A grand pyrotechnic displa,
will be given this evening.
AT COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, O., July 4.-The day has bee,
pretty generally observed here, bushes
places being closed and many strangers j,
the city. The Turner's laid the corner ston
of new hall this forenoon with appropriate
ceremonies. ;a@a A1
AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, July "A notable event of tn
day was sham battle at the Jockey clu.
grounds, in which about 500 soldiers of tn
militia organizations of the city, includin.
infantry, artillery ard cavalry were en-
gagged. This was quite q brilliant affair and
IS said by competent witnesses to have been
tine miniature representation of battle
There was also cavalry tournament,
review of troops by Gov. Phelps aud staff
The only accident worthy of mention so far
reported was collision on the narrow guape
road running from the city to the village OF
Pleasant, sixteen miles from here, between
two passenger trains, one of which had
about 300 excursionists on board, ard the
other nearly empty. Thos. Mead, engineer
of one of the trains, was badly
hurt about the head and shoulders
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