St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-05
TERRITORIAL PATRIOTISM.
The Bird Of Freedom Made t
Scream in Several localities

The Bird of Freedom Made to
Scream in Several Localities.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, OAK, July 4.-Banks, bust
ness houses, government Offices, etc.,
were closed to-day and everybody took
a holiday. There was no fixed cele-
bration. The following Huron orators
were abroad: A. w. Burt spoke at
Hitchcock, E. Il. Langley at Wolsey,
w. Is. Sterling at 1rOquois, George G.
Cooper at Cavour.
AT WATERFOWL.
Special to the Globe.
WATERFOWL, OAK, July 1.-The OBJ
servance of Independence day began
at an early hour in this city. While
there was no formal programme for Gel
ebrating, there was certainly good
deal OF the old-time enthusiasm about
the way the day was observed. Free
man Thayer Post, G. A. r., paraded the
streets, while the bells were
ringing, the band discoursing patri-
otto airs, the national cOlors fly
ing. from nearly every house,
business block and lamp or hitching
post in the city, and the cannon was
booming in remembrance of 1776. A
picnic dinner was one of the principal
features of the day, of which many per-
sons partOOk. Lake Kampeska pre-
Sented unusual attractions, and drew
large crowd to its banks and bosom.
The fire laddies gave grand ball in the
unfinished new hotel. There were no
real outbursts of eloquence or oratory
hereaGOuts, every one celebrating in
manner that seemed most appropriate
and pleasing to himself. Charles E.
Lighter was engaged in shooting off
rockets OF various kinds, and proved
quite an adept at the business until he
got hold one possessing a revolving dis
position. This rocket Charles forgot to
let go of, and it exploded in his hand,
which was quite seriously burned, and
Will need constant care as well be
painful reminder of his indiScretion in
celebrating the Fourth of July.
AT GRAND FORKS.
Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, Oak, July 4.-Grand
Forks celebrated in quiet but patriotic
manner. Statutes were fired in the
morning. The Odd Fellows excursion
down the river was great success.
The steamer AlSOp and barge were
gaily decorated with flags and ever
greens. a large and happy crowd en-
Joyed the trip, returning at 6 o'clock
this afternoon. In the base ball game,
Fargo VS.. Grand Forks, young Dow
pitched splendid game for Grand
Forks, but was poorly supported. and
the score was 10 to in favor of Fargo.
The races on the fair grounds drew
large crowd. Only local horses were en-
tered and good time was made. There
is general rejoicing and display of
fireworks tonight. Next week the WIN
ming base ball team comes here to play
three games for the international pen
nant, a beautiful banner.
AT ABERDEEN.
Special to the Globe.
ABERDEEN, OAK, July A success
full informal celebration was held
here to-day, opening with parade by
the fire department, military company
and the q. A. r. in the morning. The
features of the day were the foot race
and William Pepper, Of Iowa, profess
sional sprinters, and an exciting game
of ball between Aberdeen and Ashton.
HOugh won two heats in succession in
the 100-yard race, his time being 10 2-5
and 10 seconds, respectively. The
stakes were S400, and fully $500
changed hands. O'Donnells long hit
in the ninth inning, bringing in two
men, won the game of ball for Aber-
deem by score OF 5 to z.
AT PEMBINA.
Special to the Globe.
PEMBINA, OAK, July 4.-The celebra-
ton of the Fourth here to-day was one
of the most memorable in the history of
Pembina county. At an early hour
thousands began to arrive, and before
noon fully 5000 people had gathered
here. The procession of military from
Grafton and Grand Forks in addition
to local companies. got under way
about II 80 a. m. headed by brass bands.
The horse races in the afternoon were
special feature of rare interest. The
running against time of Charlton'S
The speaking Of Dakota's great orator,
Col. Plummer. drew large audience
and all were highly entertained with
his Oratory.
AT MANDAN.
Special to the Globe.
MANDAN, OAK, July 1.-The only
casualty to-day was caused by the prema-
ture discharge of a cannon. A soldier
from Fort Lincoln, who was manipulate
ing the ramrod, had an arm broken, and
another had his thumb injured. Several
thousand people from Bismarck and the
surrounding country were here. The
racing and other sports and an Grafton
by w. ii. Winchester. of Bismarck.
The celebration was under the manage
ment of the Knights of Labor and was a
great success.
AT PLANKINToN.
Special to the Globe.
PLANKINTON, July 1.-The Fourth
was celebrated here III fine style. The
whole city was decorated with flags,
bunting and evergreens. The town of
White Lake was well represented and
the farmers of the surrounding country
flocked in as we'll. Speech-making.
dancing, races, etc., were the order of
the day. The ladies' band, of White
Lake, furnished the music.
AT CENTERVILLE.
| Special to the Globe.
CENTERvILLE, OAK, July 4.-There
| was very large attendance at the
Fourth of July celebration here to-day
The chief event on the programme was
the Grafton of Gen. Hugh J. Campbell.
| 1t was characteristic address, deliy-
cred with all the fire and earnestness
| for Which the general is we'll known.
Following is comprehensive synopsis
of his speech:
BADGER STATE BLOWOUrS.
Wisconsin's Citizens Adopt Va
rious Ways Of Demonstrating
Their Patriotism.
Special to the Globe.
HAMMOND, Wis.,, July 4.-The Fourth
was celebrated here by an old-fashioned
| programme-readingt the Declaration of
Independence and an Grafton by S. N.
Hawkins, of New Richmond. A large
crowd was in attendance from other
points. The weather was perfect. In
| the afternoon there was a game of ball
between the Lakeland club, of Lakeland,
| Mimi. and the Hammond club. of this