The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-05
THE ANNIVERSARY
oF. AMERIoAM lNoEpEMpENcF,
which /. no. tn. Aa.i,.ssary, bat will do-Hor
III, Day was Sp,ntIa aad Around wheeling.
Asundly In the CITY aud Regular Car.
- aiyll Round About-Picnle', etc.


Those fellows who are always finding u
that peoples ideas Of history are incorrect
md upsetting all the teachings Of the hit-
torians for eyes with new revelation from
the records now say that the fourth Of July Is
not the anniversary of tbs declaration of
American Independence, but that that event
took place on the second. This will make no
difference In the observance OF the day.
These same explorGtS Of ancient tones long
ago announced that Christmas was not pro-
perly, located on the tweniy.tifth Of Deem.
Der, but all the same Santa Claus makes bis
yearly rounds on that day. 1t Is probable
that long after these sticklers for the truth OF
hiit9ry have passed to Il e shades OF their fore.
fathers the fourth day o. each July will be
sci apart to noise and fun IN alleged patriotic
commemoration OF the birth OF the land OF
the free and the home OF the brave.
AT any rate, yesterday was so observed in
this section. In the city the day had tho
appearance OF a sabbath, nearly all business
houses being close and public business prac-
tically suspe ded. The sa oons were in full
blast, and did land office business, aud the
dealers In fire works reaped rich harvest
from the sale OF jackson crackers, tlrpedoes
and paper caps. Numerous houses were dec
Grated with bunting, the National celors
were displayed everywhere, and the City
Building mad out It's semi-oiroular array Of
flags of all nations. The streets were nearly
deserted OF mid day, partly because nearly
Every body had gone away, and patty on at
count Of the sweltering heat.
RLEEING IRON town.
: All forenoon every conceivable conveyance
leaving the city was crowded with people
seeking breath OF fresh air anda shaded
scot. Many must have failed to fud either,
Wheeling Park was simply crowded full OF
people, who went out on the Elm
Grove cars, In wBgons and all sorts OF
private conveyances. The Elm Grove road
carried about $500 passengers out and In
and the number who went to the park by
other routes would probably raise tle num-
Der there TO 5000. There was no music or
general amusements, but everybody was free
to enjoy himself In his own sweet way.
Until, four or five o'c'ock In the evening the
who wanted to go out TO the park, and after
that time more difficulty in bringing them
back. All the people who had gone out In
the course OF the dyy wanted to come back
on the same trip, and the motors had all they
could do. :.
AT Seibert's garden there was dancing all
day, and tho place was patron!zsd by hun
dreds OF people. The Beethoven Singing 80.
ciety gave picnic at Memminger's orchard
which was well patronized by the members
friends, and where the day was spent more
eojoyably than at many Of the more largely
attended ga herings.
The M@lnerchor went up the river on the
new and fast steamer frank Stein, under tue
command OF Capt J. B Thompson, TO pleas.
ant grove near Short Creek, where select
and cong NAL crowd spent the day In quiet
and orderly, but highly enjoyable manner.
additions we're made 10 the number present
each time. The society Is TO be congratulated
upon the success Of It's efforts to provide o
pleasant resort for liz membsrs and friends.
TIE GERNANIA BOOM.
The largest affair OF the day was the picnic
given by the Gsrmania Singing Society at the
State hair Grounds. The full Opera House
band paraded through the streets in the
morning, and then wentover TO the grounds,
where they fuI nished music all day. Over
8 600 people paid their way into the grounds
dnring the day, and as the members OF the
society and their families were admitted free
and numerous complimentary tickets had
been issued 1t Is fair to estimate that ut least
4 600 p ople were on the grounds. The
anu ements consil ted OF dancing, sack races,
foot races and horse races. The principal
amusement was watching the large crowd
hunt shady place 10 mop the
Precipitation from their brows In
the trotting race, the principal speed event,
there were five entries and Councilman
Hsbbeiftld's horse won. The good order
which prevailed was notable feature OF the
event. Captain Bennett remarked last
night that 1t was the biggest aud most order
~ picnic ever given in the city. There was
not an arrest on the grounds, nor q disturb
ance OF any XII to mar the splendid success
OF the affair. Refreshments were served out
as fast as they could be diShed up, and
though liberal provision had been made. the
stock was exhausted atan early hour, and ad-
ditioual supplies had TO be procured. The
Germania has achieved new distinction as
provider OF amusements for the public, and
its future plcnics will be anticipated with
pleasure.
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