Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-05
The Eagle Screecheth in the Far Away
Pines for Liberty,

The Eagle screecheth in the Far Away
Pines for Liberty.
BONNEVILLE, July 4th.-As is her an
nual custom Downieyille to-day celebrated
the anniversary of the Nations birth with
as much eclat and with as genuine patri-
otto spirit as did they a. Woodstock, where
the house of Benjamin rejoced with them.
Downieyille is an old Town, one of the
earliest mining camps in the State, and has
history full of patriotic acts and of devo-
ton to country. Her citizens are OPEN
hearted, generous, hospitable and no
stricken portion of our country has called
for assistance that she has not responded
nobly, and she never allows a Fourth of
July to come without general rejoicing.
While not the largest town on the coast
still it is not the smallest, and when il
comes to whoop-up she counts several.
The Native Sons of Downieville are not
like those in San Francisco who go off with
the labor strikes, but they are true blue
sons of the hardy pioneers of 40, and they
managed our celebration to-day in a highly
creditable manner. We had fine music
none of your scab combinations but the
Sierra Butte brass band, which discoursed
lovely and entertaining music.
I. ?. Ford Everybody knows TONY de-
iivered the Grafton and his lofty flights of
eloquence, as he scared aloft on eagle
wings, would compare fayorably with the
best efforts of Tom Fitch, the silver
tongued eloquent.
+. r. Wehe, the President OF the day is
deserving of much credit tor the success of
the celebration.
Public and private buildings were taste
fully decorated with flags and bunting
10 night there will be grand display of
fireworks.
This morning at 11:3O, during the deliv-
cry of the Grafton at Armory Hall, John
Crossman, the bass drummer of the Sierra
Butte Brass Band, sitting on a window
sill, became dizzy-headed and fell back.
wards distance of thirty feet TO the
ground, seriously injuring him.
Later in the day little girls dress
caught on fire from fire. cracker. badly
burning her before the flames could be ex-
tinguished.
NAPA, July 4th.-A very quiet Fourth
bere. Business houses were all closed.
Private picnics were held aud field day
sports by the Olympic Club.
AT ST. HELENA.
ST. HELENA. July 4th.-To-day was pleas
antly and patriotlcally Celebrated by pic
mic, given by the Turn Verein. Before
leaving town for the picnic a new flag was
dedicated and unfoided to the breeze with
appropriate exercises. There will be hop
at White Sulphur Springs tonight.
DIDN'T CELEBRATE.
SANTA Rosa, July 4th.-No general cele-
bration was observed to-day. Rincon
Parlor, n. S. G.. W., came up on an excur-
sion from San Francisco and held picnic
at Kronickes Park. A foot-race of 100
yards between Robt. Lowery of Santa Rosa
aud R. S. Adams of Petaluma, member
of the Olympic Club of San Francisco, for
500 side, was won by Adams in 10s
seconds. Both boys had a record of 101
seconds. Pools sold two to one in favor of
Adams. Lowery took the lead and kept it
for eighty-five yards, but stumbled and
lost the race by about foot.
EVERYBODY PATRIOTIC.
SAN BERNARDINo, July 4th-The Fourth
was celebrated here in good style under the
auspices of the Central Labor Union. No
accidents, few DRINKS, and everybody
patriotic.
BALLOON ASCENSION.
ALBUQUERQUE On. NJ, July 4th.-The
Fourth was duly celebrated in grand style
to-day with parade and races by the hose
companies IN the new town and running
and trotting races in the old town Prof
Van Tassel gave a balloon ascension and
parachute jump at the fair grounds. Both
towns are crowded with strangers. No &C.
cidents.
AT HATGTowN.
PLACERvILLE, July 14th.-Independence
Day was generally observed here The
business houses were all closed. The yari-
GUS Orders marched in procession, the
Declaration of Independence was read by
Miss Wonderly, and an Grafton was deliv.
cred by Hon. A. J. Carpenter. Ball games
and foot.races and hilarity generally pre-.
vailed. 1t will wind up tonight with q
tireman's ball.
Thermometer reached go to-day.
CONGRESSMAN CLUNIE.
SANTA CRUZ, July 4th.-This city appro,
priately celebrated to-day. 4 large process.
sion paraded this morning. Many people
are in town. Hon. T. J. Clune delivered
an able Grafton. This afternoon the Horri.
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