Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-10

Independence Day was celebrated with
old-tims vlgor and enthusiasm In Whining
ton Friday, and the city fairly bubbed
ever with outward demonstrations OF pa
trlotlsm. There were more flags, more nre-
works and more noise and hubbub than at
any similar occasion for years. The spirit
OF decoration did oonfine itself to dis
plays OF bunting by stores and private
houses, but horses and vehicles OF all de-
scriptious and the cars OF the city railways
were literally arrayed In the national
uolors In honor of the celebration.
The fire-cracker racket began early
Thursday evening and continued Without
Interruption until midnight, when there
was regular bombardment In all parts OF
the city. The fusilade continued at inter-
walls until daybreak, when 1t became inces-
SAINT, and for the balance OF the day the
large boy, as well as the small boy, enjoyed
hts patriotic right OF making big noise to
his hearts content. The cannonading con-
tinued until the midnight bells announced
that another Independence Day had gone
to Join Its one hundred and thirteen
predecessors.
Many people left the city for the day to
seek pleasure elsewhere, but enough re-
matned at home to make the day lively and
Interesting. The display OF fireworks last
night was more general and handsome
than ever before. From all parts OF the city
WHEELING rOOkdLb 5chtlbF6u tuolI uElllAhut
showers against the clouded skies, while
all the other gems OF pYrotechnic art
flashed and roared without intermission.
Some OF the discharges OF the heavy hre-
crackers sounded like the roar OF dis ant
artillery. But despite this incessant shower
, of Ore and smoke there was but one slight
fire during the entire celebration. There
were no casualties and only few slight
accidents occurred.
soME OF THE INCIDENTS.
In the way OF excursions, thousands went
to Philadelphia and other places by the p,
W. Il b. and b. 4 o. railroads aud the river
boats. About 500 went to Brandywine
Springs and rs many more to Pennsgrove'
The Brownson Library Associations ex-
cursion to Birmingham Park on the W. n
N. railroad was attended by about 1900
people, There was dancing with various
other amusements, aud Father Berming-
ham delivered an grafton. A heavy shower
dampened the ardor of the excursionlsts
for awhile. but did not continue long.
Along the Braudywine crowds OF people
could be seen all day. The park had many
visitors, and the picnlcs OF BIT. Josoph'S
Catholic Church, Mt Salem Church and
Riddles Chapel drew large crowds. At the
latter patriotic addresses were made by the
Rev. DIR. W. l.. s. Murray and the Rev. Z. l..
A large crowd Viewed the flag.raising at
the Y. NJ. @. A. Hall, A stan had been pre-
serted by Enoch Moore. surmounted by q
weather vane presented by the OleAver 4
Hearn Co. The flag, igift from Mrs. Job
II. jackson, was greeted with cheers as 1t
fosted to the breeze. Following this
meeting was held IN the hall, which was
addressed by the Rev. W. P. Swartz OF the
Central Presbyterian Church, on "Ohri5-
tian Patriotism" The games In the after
noon were well patronlzed aud at night
there was grand display OF fireworks In
front OF the hall.
The only fire alarm OF the day was
sounded from box Al, at Bis O'Clock, q. m.
II was caused by a slight fire at the peanut
and fruit store OF Samuel PEG, Front aud
Market streets. The hte was extinguishod
with slight loss before the arrival OF the
engines. There was also slight Are In the
confectionery store of Christiana Spoerl,
No. 205 West Second street, but It was ex-
tinguished with bucRets OF water.
The most serious accident happened to
Leighton Pyle, boy, at Third and King
streets, whose face was severely burned by
the explosion OF toy cannon. His eye
brows were burned of but his eyes escaped
injury. Andrew DouRherty, while drunk
fell upon an empty bottle at Rosendalt
Park and cut b right leg severely.
woman who came down on an excursion
from Philadelphia, tainted from excessive
swinging at Rosendale Park and wa
unconscious for nearly an hour. bhI
was able to return tome In the evening.
careless handling Of fireworks, but mont
seriously.
Frank Martin, a small boy living at No
aio moht ~ sstee.s, was uulheu aoyus y. "a
cannon Friday.
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