, 1883-07-07

trains arriving here on the evening OF the Sd,
and morning Of the 4th literally drained the
surrounding towns and villages. and early
and late farmers kept pouring into town all
tie Main streets seeming but one living nov
Ing mass OF human beings. At sunrise a sa-
late o. l5 guns was fred, and promptly at
10 o'clock the procession began to form, the
night rssting on Poplar and Sixth. At 1890
the word was given, by the Grand Marshal
McAGiif. and the column moved. led by the
Grand Marshal and the First Cavalry Band.
Next came Lincoln Post g. y. L, II. q
S.nuns commanding, little Maud Slmons
=lic.tin5 much admiration. Is the daughter
u the regiment.
TIE tro steamers Of Washington Ergine
company No. !, each drawn by four horses,
Id uy members in full aniiosm. Robert
crane, Chief Eay,neer Il. ". F. D. Adam
Crassmau, Foreman.
Tiger E gine company No. 2, in fGIl uni
iorm \. Scharwz, Foreman; their engine
handsomely decorated and drawn by four
horses. The hose carriages OF both thee
comyauics were drawn oat by Lerses and
nicely trimmed
Hook and Ladder company No. /, drawn
oy four Hae horses the boys marching IN
'front.', and tae:r tuck beautifully decorated.
Prrchei on lie ladders were two pretty little
ones dressed as miniature tiremeG, and at
tracing much atteGt:on.
Following this company came the feature
Of the proceasiun-the car OF liberty. 1t was
similar To the one used on Decorations Day.
barring the emllems Of mourning. The tol.
lowing l,ttle gjrls, dressed IN white with blue
sash flag ia hand, represented the states
lai territories Of the Union:
Maud Painter, Jean Painter. Mary Welch,
Katie Davis. Annie Regan, Ellie Taylor,
Mile Merrill. Bertie Bender, Mandina Bry-
ant. Lena Deyis, Mabel Gleim, Minnie
Whitney. Laura Robinson, Kaby Shaw
Maud Some, Lottie Stone, Lottie Smails,
Bette Snails, Ella Bishop, Carrie Bishop
Stella Lacy. Frena Devis, Annie Picard,
Della Picard, Alberta Musselnan, Stella
WIT. Nav Nuszeiman, Martha Besserer,
Clara Wolf, Belle Wolf, Ester Sedsey, Katie
0'Ncl. Lena Bell. Jennie Bender, Pearl
Shaw, Fannie Yantis, Lizzie Bailey, Bessie
l.a,ran. Rosa York, Viola johnson, lila
Johnson, Sarah Goodwin, Katie Sang, An
nie Sang, Ada kirkman, Fannie hlrkman.
Occupying the central position on the ear
vas Miss Minnie Good, one OF Nalia Wal
las hau.so,nest young ladies', beautifully
.cstumei as the Goddess OF Liberty. Miss
Alice Lasate. represented Peace and
Naad Reynolds Was ".Sieroy, both looking
extremely charming.
At -se rear OF the car on a raised sea. was
4 laiy !e9reseutng Justice, that created
much admiration. and even more comment
from the fact that sac being masked,
sps:.atogs were unable TO identity her
/ This character was 20 well represented by
! Nr,. Llyinia Leote, dressed in black, with
D
! rba sc,Iss Of Justice, and a shield on the
head bearing that emblemat;c word, We
must congratulate the lady on the excellent
/ taste displayed IN the costume, anu the sue
/ csssfuI manner IN which she preserved her
/ "a coJaifo.
3 T5.n came carriages containing officers OF
,la dsv. chaolain, city and county otiicis!s
and invited guests. Following these were 4
( long line of citizens il carriages, wago"s,
and ca horseback.
( The procession moved along Eighth street
70 Nam, IN Nam to First, down First 10
/ Alder. dowa Alder to Fifth, along Fifth TO
Main. and up Main TO the Baker sehoo!
bo.ss where the literary exercises were
neli.
In tie grove large Platform had been
erected. with seats placed in front f5r the
aud .srea. The back OF the stage was taken
NJ b. tie occupants OF the Library Car. Inc
front chairs We're occupied by the orator.
~. s;dent Of the day, Gov. Newell aad city
off;c,els. The grove was completely iammet.
N.sr the stsss Of the school the LADIES' had
e,.,+,.l An ice cream stand, and Charlie Da-
VS. oil a aougi,hing 5asine2s Win soda
water aud leraonade.
Hon. y. T. eaton, as President OF the
nav stated the natare Of the gathering, and
announced Al opening prayer BY the Chap
. ls.u. Rev. D-. L.throp. Tie reverend gen
tleuan Va, followed by the Star S!aag!ed
B,n,sr. sxceurutly rendered by the land,
MIR. J5la I. Sh1rps,aia then stepped ios-
rsr3 and III 4 clsar, firm Voice, read the
Declaration o5 dependence. Muse, 'A';.er'
7 i.a." av ne Iaai The OfatoF Of the Day
( NJ, 7 !. Hamilton. tLsn delivered 2o'
minute speech in 4 rnastegty r'anaer' ''hIeh
VAS listened - = n wrap; sttsntioa. Judge
. Cston then introduced Governor W a.
Newell. who briefly addressed TIE assem-
llaes.. Trs band then P!ayed Yankee
. D,58l-" and after beni,ction by the chap
Ia, the audience wss dismissed
Iva, now the noon hour. and S:2no
r.sh vss made to ;ae several hotels snd 'es'
ts--,nss IN town. ioG the purpose Of sat ~,
inc the inner ra-1. Uu.er the shady tree
%, h,.k streets could b srsn family group
r. s.--s-s With Imms.se baskets grosain-
y,-s e,;b!.s. 20 which they ;c.i With gas:o.
y,s-,5a.iy ass dusty, aun-ry snd happy
and large majority vc-y thirsty. + -
,,ss1tirae all were oa The qvi re Tor In
.i-sr,eu's Tournament, whil- Srea- -a-.
lovers OF .uri sports began to crowd o. 80,
riors vehicles plying between tn r'r- -rr.
5r:cias pax.
THE -1CENAUENT.
At. $50 the three companies Washing
.,,, Tigers and the Hcok and Lad1Jr-mai'
thsir appearance oa Main street, each draw
inr the.r apparatus, and proceeded mp 70 th'
bridge. By this time the sides Of that bread
thorougatsrc iron Third to Fist was liter
.Dv s raa.s OF human heipg all erowd;ns
and pushing fer favorable positions 20 Wit
,e,s he rsces. l. wzs almost impcssi5ls &c
the officers 70 keep the street clear, and !
seemed ior a while that surely some or
would yet hurt. Our police did good wOrI