Tombstone epitaph., 1890-07-05
THE CELEBRATION.
The Fourth Fittingly Ob-
 served in Tombstone.
A Fine Day and Large Attendance From Tucson, Pheni1 and Surrounding
 Towns.

The celebration of the Fourth of
 July yesterday was an event that will
 be remembered in Tombstone for
 many days, and will be looked back to
 by all who participated with feelings
 of pleasure. From the first inception
 of the idea it was taken up with an
 enthusiasm that dissi pated all thoughts
 of failure, the committees appointed to
 make the arrangements being cheer
 fully seconded by our citizens at large. The celebration really began on the
 evening of the 3d on the arrival of the
 delegations from Tucson and Phenix
 A dispatch was received from Tucson
 during the afternoon that fifty people
 were coming from that town, and dispatch was received from Phenix } that a delegation would be present from that town, spurring committee to renewed efforts to procure lodgings for the large number of expected pected visitors, which was done, and they were all accommodated.
 A large crowd of people were at the stage office, and as the stages came in, all loaded down, they were received with cheers, and the scene was jolly 1 and hilarious.
 The day opened bright and clear, and our citizens and visitors were early afoot in holiday attire, enjoying themselves and viewing the decora- tions. All the business places and many private residences were beauti- fully decorated, and our visitors found it difficult to believe that the old mining camp was not the liveliest and best town in the territory.
 The first event of the day was the game of baseball between two juvenile nines-the Pioneers and picked nine which was closely contested and ex- cited considerable interest. At i o'clock time was called for the game of ball between the Tucson and Tomb l stone clubs. No one could doubt the general interest felt in this game, as evidenced by the large attendance of ladies and gentlemen, the seating ac- commodations being entirely made quate, and the crowd encroaching on | the field in such a manner as to at | times interfere with the play. The | Tucsons were first at the bat, and | made one run in the first inning. | The Tombstones followed and made five runs. At the beginning of the second inning the game was inter- cepted by 8 heavy thunder shower, which lasted about fiften minutes and scattered the crowd. But after the shower passed away the people came back, and the cooling off of the atmos- phere rendered the balance of the game all the more enjoyable. The visitors played good game and did their best to win, but the Tombstones won by score of 16 to 3.
 After the ball game the audience adjourned to Allen street to witness the foot races. Bob Hennessy won the 100 and 150-yard races, Mir. Hill, of St. Davids, being second in both. Andy Garrett won the race for boys from 14 to 21 years old. The two Wixtrom boys won the three-legged race. Rollo Graaf won the race for boys 14 and under. Fred Trevilliaan's burro won the burro race. A boy by the name of Walters won the sack race. There was misunderstanding about the hose race. Protections ran over the course and laid claim to the trumpet, but the matter will be set tied at some future time.
 After the races & large number adjourned to the barbecue, where am pie provisions had been made for a large number. Owing to the neces- sites of the case, the outside appear ance of the meat was not very invit- ing, and many ladies declined to par take of the nasty black stuff," but those who were experienced "sailed in" and enjoyed good meal. Not withstanding the large crowd, there was plenty, and quantity of beef and bread was left over.
 At sundown a salute of 42 guns was fired, which was followed by brilliant display of fireworks, which terminated about half-past nine.
 Following the fireworks came the ball of Engine Company No. l. Schiefelin Hall had been beautifully | decorated, there was large attend ance, the management was perfect, and everyone who was present fully | enjoyed themselves.
 Taken all together, the celebration | was the most successful and enjoyable | that has taken place in Tombstone in many years. The several committees |