Daily Republican., 1879-07-07
Saturdays News.
THE FOUKTM.

Its Observances Ia sh~ Citv - 4
chapter Of l"cide u ana Acct
denls-Less Noise than Usual. Du
more Drunkenness.
The 1884 Fourth of July since tn,
Declaration OF independence, was ush
cred in yesterday, bright, crisp ano
pleasant, amidst the firing Of pistols
small cannon. fire crackers and othel
explosive material, Notwithstanding
the Mayors proclamation forbiddin,
the firing of pistols, guns and cannons
The proclamat. on however did much
good in the thiokIy populated parts o
the city where the police had a stric'
surveillance but in the outskirts very
little heed was paid to it.
Early Ill the morning many families
left the city, many Of them going uI
the Brandywine to enjoy the day, but
the greater part of them to take ride
on the railroad or some Of the steam.
boats that piled up and down the river
and bay. IL is estimated that not less
than 1900 people attended St. Paul's
Catholio Sunday School picnic at Mt.
Cuba, the cars on III. Delaware West
ern road being crowded all day. A very
pleasant time is said to have been ex-
perienced, and the affair was remuner.
ative to the school. Flags tloated from
al! the public buildings of the city,
and large number of private residen-
ces were decorated with flags and other
patriotic devices.
The large number OF drunken people
was particularly noticeable, and at
times the police station had quite a
! large Humber Of inmates, but it is
doubtful if the number of drunken
people was larger that on any other
Fourth. 1t is gratifying to know that
the number of fires and accidents is
small and that none of them resulted in
much injury to limb, or loss Of fproperty.
AS far as can be ascertained the follow
ing is the incidents Of the day:
THE MORAL sUAsIoN PICNIC.
Notwithstanding the fact that only
three days preparation had been given
to the NJ. S. R. A. Picnic scheme no
band had been engaged, no dancing
allowed, and only temperance speeches
and patriotic songs were promised as
"attractions," yet it was in its way a
grand success in bringing to their pic
mic grounds, Riddles woods, salts
factory representation of the religious
and temperance element of our city and
vicinity.
Early in the day the participants be-
gan to assemble and the morning was
passed in the enjoyment of various in
nocent games, swinging and strolling
around and patronizing the refresh-
ment stand, which latter was under
the able management of Messrs. G.
Bliss, 7: Lynch, R. Green, G. w. King,
A. Sanmons, and r. Elliott.
AT 3 O'Clock the assemblage was called
to order by the chairman, First Vice
President Morrow, who made few
opening remarks during which he said
that the Moral Suasion Reform Ass0cia,
tion had lately made another step in
the way of reform, as he thought he
could safely say that they now realized
that dancing rather retarded than ad-
their work. Father Tay lor then
made an impressive prayer, the large,
choir rendered one of their |
beautiful selections, and Rev. C. NJ.
Pegg was introduced as the irs. speak
er.
A neat speech of God speed to the
Association. and apt references to "the
day We celebrate" followed after which
Ii. +. Pickles rendered in grand man
ner our National anthem, "Star Span
gled Banner" the audience Joining in
the chorus. Rev. }. B. Mann was next
introduced, and telling speech was
made by the Rev. gentleman.
The Misses Roberts followed in
iuett, which being rapturously encored
hey returned and repeated part of
he same.
Major George W. Wells then made
he closing speech in his usual
Impressive manner, and after announce
nents OF future meetings of the asso-
iation by the chairman, the audience
dispersed to enjoy themselves in other
ways. At halt-past six the tired par
icipants wended their way to their
everal homes, we'll leased with the
'rd annual picnic of the Moral Suasion
}etOr,u Association,
ACCIDENTS.
Orlando Cloud little fellow about
sight or nine years of age, living with
lis parents $50 West Fifth street, had
lis eyes and face badly burned early
n the day by a flash of powder from
he touch hole OF small cannon. Med
cal aid vas summoned and the physi-
ian said that the injuries though
painful We're not serious.
George Ton-y aged 10, and employed
With John Wier, grocer, 1909 Market
street, Was injured by the premature
discharge of revolver in his own
lands, the ball passing through the
ing finger Of the left hand tracturing
he bone and lodging in the point. The
oall was removed by DR.. S. l.. West,
also large pleceof bone was removed.
James d. Gornan, ,residing at No. 504
jhurch street, carter, while hauling
ONE vegetables for Mrs. Knott. Who