Arizona republican., 1890-07-05
THE DAY IN PHENIX. The Celebration Locally a
 Great Success. A Very Clever Address by
 J. w. Crenshaw.
A Creditable Parade and Magniti- cent 0utpOuring of People
 Unfortunate Ending.

The "day we celebrate" opened up bright and propitious, and several de- grees less warm than the days of the week preceding. Just enough breeze was stirring to throw out and unfold in it's full beauty, from every flagstaff, the glorious emblem of our country's power.
 At 5 a. m, the Pioneer Brass Band as- sembled at the corner of City Hall plaza and greeted the day with the inspiring strains of the "Star Spangled Banner" Other patriotic melodies followed, pleas antly awakening the townspeople.
 The work of decorating began early and was not suspended until noon, when the city presented an appearance both patriotic and attractive. All the busi- ness houses had their fronts adorned with streamers of bunting and scores of flags, and number of the displays were creditable indeed.
 About nine o'clock the outside resi- dents and farmers commenced to pour in and the streets filled up with pleasure seekers from all parts of the valley.
 hl Y. hl lllC NlONu Suiktu Oul lO Patton's Park, where match game of base ball had been arranged between the Phoenix and Bee Hive clubs. The contest was apparently very one-sided affair, for the score at the end of the ninth inning stood Is to 2 in favor of Phoenix. The purse played for was $50, but side bets increased the amount to about $l00 side.
 THE PARADE.
 Later in the afternoon the center of attraction was the corner of Montezuma and Washington streets, where the pro cession was to start.
 Contrary to the usual custom, the procession started promptly at the time advertised, and swung around into Washington street in brilliant style.
 The column was led by Major Schwartz, marshall of the day, who was assisted by City Marshal Blankenship and Ed. Scarborough.
 Next came the Pioneer Brass Band, discoursing military music in manner that would have done credit to profes- sional organization.
 Company B, First Regiment, N. G. A., followed, with Captain Andre at the head. The marching of these young soldiers was much commended by on- lockers, the alignment being especially noticeable for it's excellence. The order of marching was changed at times, but in all the movements the company showed the results of careful drill. The uniforms were neat and all the accoutrements were soldierly.
 The Select Knights, A. O. U. w., were next led by e-Commander Recarti Their handsome uniforms and steady marching made them quite an attractive feature in the line.
 Two carriages, respectively containing the Governor, the speaker of the evening and the City Council, came next.
 Chief CzarnowsH led the Fire De- partment. Engine Company No. was first, their machine handsomely deco rated with streamers and flags. Follow ing were the Hook and Ladder Com pany and Hose Companies Nos. and 2, with apparatus.
 The general public in vehicles closed the procession.
 The line of March was to the Lemon hotel, countermarching on Washington street to Mohave, thence to Monroe, to Iavapai and the parade grounds.
 A crowd of at the lowest estimate 25OO people had assembled on and around the benches in front of the speakers stand, which had been neatly decorated by the committee.
 The column disbanding, the militia company marched to the rear of the stand and fired three rousing volleys as salute to the day.
 THE EXERCISES.
 Governor Wolfley was the chairman oi the evening. At o'clock he stepped to the front of the platform, under the glare of the electric light, and called the audience to order in the following terms LADIES AND GESTLEMES-To the members of the Phenix Guard we owe the pleasure of thus being able to celebrate this our natal It is the day on which our impulses should all beat as one It is the day that rising generations should be taught to respect and to venerate. ltis the day that should be an evergreen in | all our hearts The ceremonies will begin with blessing by Rev. MT. Fuller Rev. Fuller's prayer was beautifully | worded appeal to the Almighty to watch | over and direct the fortunes of the Re- | public.
 After music by the band Webster | Street was presented and read, in for cible manner and sonorous intonation, the Declaration of Independence.
 THE GRAFTON.
 J. w. Crenshaw was introduced as the speaker of the evening. His oration was short, but full of points that drew from the audience the applause deserved. It was as follows:
 LADIES AND GENTLEMES;-Whenw we turn over the pages Of history and trace the rise and fall l of empires, the mighty revolutions which have so often varied the nations of the worlds, strike our minds with solemn surprise, and we are naturally led to search the causes of such great changes.
 That man is formed for social life Is the first observation which is presented to our view, and our reason approves that wise and generous principle which actuated the first founders of civil government; an institution which takes it's origin from the weakness of individuals and has for US end the strength and security of all, and so long as the means of efecting this i'm portant end are thoroughly known and con selenuously attended to- government Is one of the greatest blessings to man land should be held Tn the highest yeneration.
 In young and new formed communities the grand design of this institution is generally understood and strictly regarded; the motives cannot be readily forgotten, and that equality which is remembered to have so lately sgbsisted among them, prevents those who are clothed with authority from attempting to in wade the freedom Of others; or, if an attempt is made, 1t prevents the community from suffering the offender to go unpunished; every member feels II to be his duty to preserve inviolate the constitution on which the public safety de- a constitution, founded on free and benevolent prlnciples exists Tn full yigor In any country