Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-07-03
BRrDGEPoRT's BIG CELEBRATION.
Parade, Fireworks. n Marine Display,
Etc. for the Fourth.

Parade Fireworks n M r1ne DISPLAY
Etc, for tho Fourth.
BRIDGEPORT, July 2.-The Fourth of July
celebration here, beginning Tomorrow even.
ing, and continuing until late WEDNESDAY even
ing, will undoubtedly be one of the grandest
events of It's kind that has occurred in New
England for many years.
Tomorrow evening steamers and water craft
parade which will move from off Seaside
Park to point about two miles to the west
ward, returning over the same course. The
United States steamer Atlanta of the North
Atlantic squadron will be in the harbor,
Only one cruiser could be sent from the
squadron. The Atlanta will remain off
Bridgeport until Sunday. After the Fourth
visitors will be received on board of her, but
previous to that time the general public seek
ing access may expect a polite but perempa
tory refusal The officers of the Atlanta are
to come ashore on the Fourth and be enter
tanned as guests of the city. The marines,
however, are ordered to remain upon the
vessel and will therefore not figure in the
parade. Statutes at daybreak and shutdown
on Wednesday will be fred from the Allan
ta's guns. Her commander is Captain Bunce.
A signal gun, when the boats have come to
anchor, will be the cue for the discharge of
900 large-sized Roman candles. At the sec
Ouu gun Gu1uGe0 1duLoIuS h40 CO4OISd kOICASS
will be displayed in great profusion on the
vessels. Then comes the regular programme
of fireworks display.
At 11:30 Wednesday morning the parade,
consisting of five divisions, will start over
the line of march, which will include the
principal streets of the city. Probably two
hours will be occupied in passing a given
point. Houses and stores along the line OF
march will be gaily decorated, and at inter
walls along Main street will be decorated
arches. All railroads leading into Bridge
port will run excursion trains, and fares on
all roads have been reduced onehalf, the
tickets being good Tuesday and Wednesday.
The display of fireworks at Seaside Park in
the evening will be very fine.
Internal Revenue Collector Troup has de-
tailed five deputy collectors to look after all
peddlers and vendors who may sell cigars or
malt liquors on that day without taking out
the special tax. Collector Troup says it
would be manifestly unfair to those who pay
their special tax in Bridgeport to allow these
pedd1ers and vendors to come in without
complying with the law.
The city is rapidly taking on its decora
lions of red, white and blue all along the
route the procession will take. The bank
buildings make the most extravagant dis
play. The Connecticut bank building is the
queen of the day in its lavish display. The
stars and stripes hang from every window in
graceful folds, intermingled now and then
with other flags and shields. On the Main
street side large picture of George Wash
ington ia suspended, while above it is an ale
gorieal picture showing the rapid advance of
civilization in America, from the Indian in
his natural state to the civilization of to-day.
On the Wall street side large picture of
Revolutionary heroes is conspicuous.
The accident record has begun. A fire.
cracker set off by boy this morning scared
a truck horse and the driver, Fred Lucas,
was thrown to the ground and run over. His
thigh was broken He was conveyed to his
home at the Old Mill Green, where he was
attended by three physicions.
P. T. Barnum and Gideon Thompson, the
oldest resident of Bridgeport, will be in a
carriage together at the head of the process
sion Wednesday.
The fire department will be summoned to
start by signal of one blow ON the fire bell:
It is estimated that there will be 80, 600 at
the park to witness the marine parade and
fireworks. The following hints are offered
The marine fireworks exhibition will begin at
dark and viii be of the finest ever seen on Long
A good view Of the display can be obtained all
along the boulevard at the park.
keep close in shore out of the way of the feet of
vessels at anchor, and entirely out of the path of
back and forth doing committee work.
The tide will be high all the early part of the eve
ning consequently small boats containing specta-
tors can hug the shore.
Many persons will go to Long Beach where q full
view of the barber can be obtained The pavillonS
at this resort VIII be free to all.
Bell-nap's pavilion will be fine place to all
that is going on the water.
Seats on the grand stand at the park are number
ed and those who purchase tickets will be sure Of
their places.
Newspaper men will be provided for at press head
quar- ers either with seats the grand stand
the press steamer.
All visiting boats of every kind are requested TO
discharge no fireworks except in accordance with
the print I'd inst uctions which will be provided by
the marine reception committee. This regulation
is necessary in order to carry out the programme
with the best effect.
All excursion steamers end other craft going out
to the fireworks Tuesday evening should go out
side of the dotiIla SO not to obstIuct the view
from the shore