The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-10
After marchn. through the chief streets, a halt
was made at the Co<rt Heuss Square, where the

was made a. the Codrt Heuss Square, where thu
formal exercises periodically appropriate to the
day were had.-The stand was beautifully de
corated with evergrcens, flowers and flags, anc
upon it were the speakers 100 young ladies in
Prof. Seager's chorus, the Liedsrtafel Society
&c.
After music BY Bach's band, the meeting was
called to order by EN- Mayor Lynch, when a pray
er was delivered by Rev. hr. Barnard.
Mr. Lynch then made short address, remind
ing the people of the true significance OF the day
marking the breaking away OF the people from
European kingly tyranny.
Then came thrilling chorus by 100 children {
voices, Hail Independence Day"
Then the Immortal pseiaration was read by
Dr. T. s. Hobert in splendid style in voice that
could be heard by all within the square.
The "Red, White and Blue" chorus, followed;
music by Fitzgerald's sssA, cong by the Lieder,
tafel, and the Grafton Of the day, by Mr.. Lewis
a very fine production, which was listened to
with great attention and loudly applauded
throughout.
More music followed, and this part OF the day,
in all respects pleasant a.A satisfactory, came to
a close.
| Just as the exercises at the square were clos.
ing an alarm Of fire was sounded, and in very
short time the steamer came down the street, at
taching to water at the Court House square. The
department then gave q splendid exhibition OF
their methods Of working, pouring the water into
Fox river at the Clifton. The boys showed them.
selves to be In splendid shape for active duty.
CHATTER W.
Lunches disappeared from 1880 to O'Clock at
most alarming rate. Many OF the public iced
ers" had said, "Oh, this is only boys Fourth 1t
won't amount to anything" Preparations for a
big crowd had not been made, and eatables soon
reached premium. All we reckon were fed,
but many had to tramp about more than they
ought to get dinner. Ice creameries did aland
office business, while beer sellers kicked them
selves in "dree places" because they couldn't
draw it faster.
CHAPTER VII.
The afternoons amusements began with q
sloo mule race, the course being down La Sale
st., from Turner Hall to Main ST. Five mules
were listed and made the race. Four came in in
good shape-"ell in bunch" The Judges Geo
Beatty and Dr. Hobert, had made the acquant-
ance OF the mule with the "frcaseed TAIL" to
whom was given first prize, and had declared the
mule ridden by the long-legged boy as worthy OF
second money. The time was fixed at 80 min
utes-consdered good, and were preparing to
leave for ice water, when at laundering pace
came another mule tearing up to the score. All
calculations were upset. but as Marshal Ruger
certified TO the inherent slowness of the mule,
the prizes were readjusted: Michael Burns, (last
man I'M lst; Larry Cunningham, Cd.
For the 100 yard foot race five started, Emmett
O'Connor winning; I'd. Burke taking second
money.
The potato race made the fun. The trick was to
deposit 40 potatoes, laid in rows 40 feet apart,
one at time in pals at the head of the course,
first man through to win. The race "tuckered
out" one man Of the three, Chas. Monroe win
ming first money and VIM. Bailey second.
The sack race was wen by Dan Murphy; Roy
| Miller, I'd.
The "go-as.you please" race could not be
walked owing to the impossibility Of keeping the
immense crowd off the streets. Eight men had
entered. They were given 81 each and the race
given up,
During the progress of these sports, the cadets
| OF 20 u gave pretty urlil oH SoiTt ST., wiz
messed by an immense crowd.
In the square the Juvenile Turner's amused an
immense crowd with horizontal bar and other
gymnastic exhibitions. The prizes were given
to Chas. Horn, 1st; August Diest, Cd; Oscar j.
Christman, 3D. Albert Schaefer, 4th.
At 3 o'clock Bartels' MINISTRIES appeared, Civ
| ing vocal and instrumental music, dances, &c
| a really fine northumberland immense
crowds wherever they went. Following them
came the out-and. cutters, Is strong, in all sorts
of costumes who made deal of fun for an hour
or more.
The amusements wound up at about o'clock
The whole afternoon was filled. At some place,
something was going on at all times
CHAPTER VIII.
The evening was devoted to balls and the Lie
dcrtafel concert and Bartels' minstrel show. Tur
ner Hall was filed with dancers, as was Wills's,
dancing continuing until very late hour.
Displays Of fire works came from Judge Ca
toms and from many points around the square.
The use Of fire crackers also formed feature Of
the evening, and we protest we meyer heard any
thing like the racket they made on this night-a
dozen punches being fred at once and the firing
kept up al tnaL rate 1Or ~ minutes NJ Tune,
Probably not less than 200 lunches were burned
in one place during an hour or an hour and half
kept up until a bunch could not be had for love
or money.
CHAPTER TX.
About 90 arrests were made, generally plain
drunks," who were released as soon as sobered
One small fight occurred on the west side, tie
combatants being promptly arrested. No extra
police were hired, yet all disorders, however
slight, and they were very few, were promptly
qseled. The police certainly deserve great cred
it, and showed unity and discipline most COM
mcndable.