Daily Republican., 1883-07-05
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
HOWTnEDAY WAS CELEBRATED
-EXCURRlONS, PIC-NICS,
BASE BALL, ETC.

HOW THE DAY WAS CELEBRATED
-EXCURRlONS, PIC-NICS,
BASE BALL, ETC.
Fourth of July, 1883, is now one OF
the things of the past, but its effect on
come people will be felt for several days.
The day was ushered in at midnight Of
the Sd by the ringing of fire bells, fl ring
cannOus, ETC., and the streets were
thronged with men and boys nearly all
night. The ordinance relating to fire.
works, ETC., was more generally observ-
ed than ever before, and throughout the
day quietness reigned supreme. For
this unusual quietness the small boy is
deserving of much credit in obeying the
law. While it was severe blow on
them, in cutting their usual sport off,
they appeared to be content and man.
aged to put in the day with lots of fun.
Some, however, invested small sum
in fire crackers, and, when the
coast was C ear, would discharge them.
If they saw a "cop" approaching
they would appear very innocent-like
until he passed beyond sight, when an.
other cracker would be fired off, and
thus it went on. Although a stiff
breeze was blowing all day it was
swetering hot" and the coolest
places were eagerly sought after The
trains were heavily loaded all day with
people going and returning, while the
city was crowded with visitors The
steamers FELTON, and Wilmington were
loaded each trip and did a big business,
All the river boats were crowded with
pleasure seekers, and it was a gala day
at all the seaside resorts.
The banks of the Brandywine were
lined with people, both young and old,
rich and poor, and of almost every
nationality. Every vacant lot through
out the city was utilized by the small
boy, and men as well, who engaged in
friendly games OF base ball, a report OF
which appears elsewhere. The picnic
at the ScluetZen park was well attend
ed, and the street cars, both on the Front
and Union and Market street lines,
were crowded each trip throughout the
day. Indeed it was impossible to carry
all who desired to ride, and many were
compelled to "watch their chances, "
and walk.
The saloons as usual did a thriving
business, and from early morn until
late at night those behind the bars were
kept constantly in motion in dealing
out the frey fluid, which had a serious
effect on those who imbibed too freely.
Throughout the day many persons
were seen reeling along the various
throughfares of the city, and fights,
drunken brawls, etc, were constantly
occurring. The most lively fight heard
of occurred about noon at Second and
Tatnall streets, between some young
men or rowdies, who were all drunk.
After this fight the same gang repaired
to Third and Tatnall, entered the saloon
on the corner, and ere many minutes
inaugurated fight there which resulted
seriously and considerable blood was
spilled. Other fights took place in vari-
GUS parts of the city, but as far as
heard from no serious results fol-
lowed.
About So'clock last evening most
scene was witnessed at
From t and French streets. A man and
wife, apparently about 40 years of age,
were so full it was almost impossible
for them, especially the woman, to navi-
gate. The woman was very drunk,
and the husband was endeavoring to
get her home, but she was not to be
coaxed along and did not appear very
friendly toward her husband While
they were wrangling, both received
heavy falls on the pavement and in the
street. The sight was certainly Il dis
gusting one, and was enough to turn
the heart Of any man against such II
curse as INT. xicating liquor
Notwithstanding he fact that a large
of persons were intoxicated, it
was particularly noticed that the num-
ber of young men under the influence
of liquor yesterday, us compared with
previous years, was very small, which
is indeed quite creditahle to the city
and an honor to the young men, as
there are already too many young men
their lives away in this man
ner, and the slightest improv vement in
this direction is hailed with delight by
all good citizens. The only business
placse, opened all day were the hotels,
telegraph offices, cigar stores
and small candy shops, all of which did
rushing business. Stansbury Murray,
of No. 9 French street, held the fort all
day, and the demand for his Wales ci-
gars was simply immense.
He remarked that " if we only had a
Fourth of July every week he would
soon retire from active business life, and
would do nothing but smoke the Wales
cigar" The saloon keepers would no
doubt do the same thing, but luckily for
the community at large the glorious
fourth only occurs once Il year.
FIRE WORKS
in the evening were not as numerous as
in previous years, owing to the strin-
gent ordinance in that respect, although
IN occasional rocket, roman candle,
ETC., were seen ascending toward the
heavens during the evening.
AT Third and French streets a bril-
liant display of fire works took place,
despite the ordinance, and for a while
the heavens were illuminated in that
vicinity. The day, however, was the
quietest known for many wears. Alex
ander Coluuhoun, WIN. Luke, superin-
tendent Of the Rockland mills, ard
Of her residents in that vicinity made
fine displays Of fire works in the even
ing.
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.
The picnic of the Delaware Truck
at Rosendale Park, was well
attended, and everything passed off
smoothly until about 7.3O O'Clock, when
a young girl named Heritage, being
much the worse for liquor inaugurated
a row and for a time things waxed
warm. She was allowed to have her
own way for quite a while and handled
the men in a mastery way. Finally she
struck man with a stone, who did not
believe in such treatment, even at the
hands Of woman, and he Immediately
knocked her down and settled her
boisterous career. After the excitement
attending this disturbance had sub
sided, peace reigned once more, but the
pic-nicers were about tired and the
musicians bad left during the melee.
The employees of William Lawton
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