Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
Ills Independence Day and the
Shades of Your Noble Fore
fathers Call Upon You to
CELEBRATE THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
A Magnificent Programme Completed for
the Grand Demonstration at
Schenley Park.
MANY PRIVATE DISPLAYS BY CITIZENS.
Everybody Enthusiastic and Prepared to Have a
Great Time.

July, Tue 44tlu anniversary Ol Tue OdY I06
American eagle screamed so vigorously that
the British lion ignominiouslY turned tail
and fed.
You know already that this is the Fourth.
You were awakened by the sh-z-z-z- bing-
bang of the frecracker, and the fumes Of
gunpowder mingled with the odor of your
matutinal Mocha. You may feel little
shaky now at having your beauty
sleep broken, but when you look back at the
progress of your country and the achieve
ments of your countrymen during the past
century, and think of the millions who now
claim allegiance to the land of the starry
banner, your heart will swell with pride and
patriotism, you will cast decorum to the
winds, invest your small change in fire.
crackers and proceed to celebrate the day in
good old-lashioned way.
AT sCHENLEY PARK.
There are no lack of places at which to
spend the day in a beftting manner, but
the hotbed of patriotism will be at Schenley
Park. The arrangements are as complete
as they can be made, and if the weather is
but of the proper quality Independence Day
will see jubilee of mammoth proportions
in Pittsburg.
The celebration will commence promptly
at A. NJ, as follows: Prayer. Rev. David
Jones: Address of Welcome, Mayor Gour-
lev; Music, "America," chorus and bands;
Reading Declaration of Independence,
Prof B. W. King. Speeches by the follow
ing persons, interspersed with music: Major
E. A Montooth, T. NJ. Marshall, Esq, c.
s. Fetterman, Esq, John S. Lambie, ESQ.,.
W. d. Porter, Major A. NJ. Brown, S. U.
Trent W. d. Moore, George Elphinstone,
DR.. W. d. Kearns, Colonel Echols, George
Monro, Clarence Burleigh, J. j. Miller.
Miles Humphries, Assistant Postmaster AL
Edwards, W. r. Ford and Broadax Smith.
The speechmsking will last until o'clock,
each speaker being strictly limited to five
minutes. Then will follow tine athletic
sports, under the direction of Katchel Kerr.
The events, prizes and entries up to date are
as follows:
FOR NIMBLE ATHLETES.
Standing high jump, prize silver cup-P. F.
O'Keefe, W. A. Scott, John McGrew, James
MSlarkey, F. II. Barr, K Kerr.
Running high jump, prize cane-P. F.
o'Keefe, Harry e. Becker, James Malarkey
H J. Atkinson. K. Kerr.
Standing broad jump, prize 100 cigars-W.
A. Scott James Malarkey, K. Kerr.
Sanding hop, step and jump, prize, athletic
suitD H Ty E Becker, James Malarkey, K.
Kerr.
One hundred yard race, open, first prize, pair
sprinting. shoes; second prize. cane-George
Cromlish. William Lehman, James Malarkey,
One hundred yard race, amateur, prize, silver
cup-George Cromlish, George McSheaffer,
Harm 2 Becker, John White. w. A. Scott,
SAM eel Richie. John Kenna, William Thomas,
WAam Lehman, Samuel Middleton, J. P.
munro, D. b. Barr.
h22O-yard race, prize, cigar set-George Crom-
lish, F. s. Griffith, James Malarkey, D. II.
SsO-yard race. amateur. prize. pair of silver
bottle holders-W. l. Snodgrass, Edward Nc
Cullough, John Greenhouse. A K. Hamilton,
n. Golden, Addison Boren, Samuel Middleton,
D. II. Barr, W. h. Hastings.
Hurdle race, prize. silk hats. E. Thomas,
James Malarkey, d. n. Barr.
Boys race, 100 yards. suit of clothes-Robert
Anderson.
TRIALS OF STRENGTH.
ITThrowing l6-poundahammer. prize, pair of
pants-Andrew Adams, S. E. Thomas, Harry
Beeson, Robert O'Neil, K Kerr.
Throwing l2-pound hammer, prize. umbrella
Andrew Adams, S. E. Thomas, Harry Bee
son. K Kerr.
Throwing 5epound weight distance prize,
100 cIgars-Andrew Adams, Robert Reid, Rob-
ert O'Neil, K Kerr.
Throwing 56-pound weight-Andrew Adams,
Robert Reid, K. Kerr.
Putting I6-pound shot prize 100 cigars-An-
drew Adams. W. A Scott, s. Z. Thomas, Rob
ert Reid, K. Kerr.
One mile walk-A. ]. Davis, E. Bryson, Clark
Waddell.
Throwing baseball, prize, baseball clock-w.
Loxterman, Harry Beeson.
One mile race, prize, silver ice pitcher-John
Greenhouse, John Corners, John McGrew,
Lewis McGrew, c. Shane, w. l. Snodgrass,
Samuel Middleton.
Fat mems race, prize, cigar set-T Haddock,
Andrew Adams, William White.
Entries can be made on the grounds for
all events, including the following:
Seventy-fve yard race for newspaper men
ENfrcN ra-fza ainfr1 and Il. r,ri1a
thermometer parasol
I5O yard race for lawyers-First prize pearl
opera glasses; second prize, box of crackers.
Wrestling, catch-as-catch-can-Prize, silver
cigar set.
Two-mile race for amateurs.
Old mems race-Prlze, hat
One mile race for amateurs; prize silver
clock and inkstand.
Tug of war between teams from Pittsburg
and Allegheny. six men on each side; prize, six
boxes OF cigars.
In case there are no entries the prizes will
be given for other events. A gold and
silver medal will be given to the athlete
making the most points in the days sports.
FUN FOR THE BOYS.
Prof. Fisher will superintend the young
folks contests, which will be as follows:
Three wheelbarrow contests, ten boys in each;
winner In each to receive an elegant Westen-
holm pocket knife.
six potato picking contests for bows ten bows
in each; winner in each to receive leather case
travelling companion with full outfit or an ele-
giant Westenholm pocket knife.
Three potato-picking contests for girls 10
girls in each: winner to receive a cushioned
chair pin cushion.
Six sack races 10 contestants in each; winner
in each to receive box of games.
Creased pole climbing; winner to take money
found on top of the pole.
Creased pig race; person catching the pig to
win the same
In addition to these sports there will be
swings, balloon ascensions, japanese day.
light fireworks, Copenhagen, flirting, family
picnics and thousand and one amusements.
The music will be a feature. Sheriff Nc
Candies expects an army of trained singers,
and there will be three frst-class bands in
attendance. There will be lots of fun for
the little ones in watching the inmates of
Chief Bigelow's Zoo, which, while small, is
very select.
HOW TO GET THERE.
The matter of getting to the park is of
considerable importance in view of the fact |
that SO few people have as vet visited this |
new feature OF the city's wealth. There are |
three routes. One is by the Fifth avenue |
avenue traction line. If you go that wav |
you can get off at Atwood street, take |
an eIectrlc car on the Oakland |
loop and ride to the head of the stairs which |
lead to Panther Hollow, or you can get off |
at BoqueI street and few minutes walk |
will bring you to the same point. The
Boquet street route is the best for persons
with children.
Another route is the Second avenue cleo
tric line. 1t will take YOU to Four-MiIe
run, within short walk from the speakers
stand.
The third route is the Baltimore and Obio
Railroad, which will run trains right into
the park and unload at the speakers stand.
There will be signs scattered all about to