New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-24
PHILADELPHIA.
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE WEEK.

NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE WEEK.
IFRoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.
PHILADELPHIA June 23.-The edict of Mayor
King against the use fireworks and the firing Of guns
pistols any explosives the Fourth OF July, Will be-
II has for two years past thoroughly enforced
The only exception to the general quiet OF the day VIII
be by nj the dedication OF the soldiers
monument in Germantown. And in this the committee
rather got of the Mayor They unearthed an
which everybody else had forgotten, giving the
Governor power the prcses and went TO Harrisburg
and obtained the license. The Mayor not particu
larry pleased with this and OF the papers not only
ocnsure Governor for his action but would have him
recall his permission. That Mr. Pattson Is not likely
10 do when ne has made up his mind there is no
budgng him The trade In fireworks is absolutely dead
IN Philadelphia IL thought here before the days Of
Mayor King IL Is still thought elsewhere. that the old
fashioned noisy Fourth of July was something which
could not nierfecd with and tie people prepared to
ignore his proclamation that the law would be enforced
IA they had regularly ignored the proclamation Of his
predecessors TO the effect But IL soon seen
that Mr. King was In earnest Fireworks dealers were
arrested and long discussion OF their cases In
court July, for bi-centennial celebraticn, the
Mayor against his Judgment, gave special perns-
sion fora fireworks display in the park As I'll luck
would have II, there fatal accident which made
the Mayor more determined than In his purpose and
caused bis be approved by many who had not
before sympathized with him. Public sentiment Is not
Z, err unanimously with him, many citizens holding
that Young America should be allowed outlet for its
patriotism on this day. Fourth OF July In Philadelphia,
as Il is is most depressing its duness The city ut
tcrly deserted. Everybody who do gets out OF
town In old time when the city paid for fireworks
display thousands attracted here from the country.
and as many of them days ahead business was bon
Gifted This fact the grumblers do neglect to recall
In Germantown the Of powder viii be confined
strictly to the salute.
There are many contradictory rumors 10 the sale
OF The GermGntocH Telegraph that asked Mr. Chids for
the facts He was out Of town and nothing could be
learned at the Office OF The Ledger There is scarcely
doubt that Mr. Raymond, of the late Henry j. Ray
mond the Editor; but whether the paper Is the
property OF Mr. Childs or OF Mr. Raymond cannot be
stated The Telegraph itself In its issue OF this week,
says nothing OF the sale.
The death OF Archbishop Wood Is regretted by people
Of all creeds His was most loyable disposition aud
he eudeared himself 10 all with whom he came In con-
tact.
Several accidents OF late caused by bicycle riders
likely change popular opinion with regard TO the
Amusement Of these gentlemen and restrict their priv
eges. Just they can ride almost anywhere ana any
time they please Certain parts Of the park thronged
with every day and they frequently upon
the flag walks or Washington square favoTite course
ride far down Markets Sunday, which is their great
day IL Is quite the thing u ride out ana attend
churches the suburbs taxing luncheon at country
They have school aud incosed exercise track
near the PARK.
Though orr Congressmen have been hghting for the
retention OF the Navy Yard at League Island they are
not encouraged by the whole press Of the city Some Of
the papers decidedly lukewarm In the matter and
asse re that IL will make difference 60 philadelphia
VIVA teyer may be the final action.