Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-17
IT rs A GREAT IDEA.
Mayor Gourley Preparing His Call to
the Citizens for an
oLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY.
School Boards to be Asked to Take Action
on the Natter.
OAKLAND RESIDENTS WILL CELEBRATE

The DIsPATCH's old-fashioned and
patriotic Fourth of July is to be pushed to
a consummation. Mayor Gourley returned
home yesterday, and is enthusiastically in
favor of It, as is everybody approached on
the subject.
Chief Bigelow, who is the guardian of
Schenley Park, has not yet been seen; In
fact he is very hard person to find. His
duties call him to every part Of the city,
and he is constantly on the move. Until he
can be consulted on the availability of the
park for the proposed demonstration moth
ing can be done. There is no doubt, how
ever, but that the Chief will stretch every
point to bring Pittsburg's breathing spot
into immediate and favorable notice, Mayor
Gourley will consult with Chief Bigelow
to-day on the subject and if satisfactory ar
rangements can be made, as they un-
doubtedly will be, will prepare and issue a
proclamation to the citizens of Pittsburg, IN
which he will ask that every good and true
man and woman, and children, too, for that
matter, bend their energies toward making
it an occasion that will never be forgotten.
MAYOR GoURLEY ENTHUSIASTIC.
In speaking of the proposed celebration
yesterday. Mayor Gourley said: "It is q
great and patriotic idea, and there is no
doubt in my mind but that it will be sue
cessful. Tomorrow hope to have a consulta-
ton with Chief Bigelow to learn if Schenley
Park will be available for the school childreu's
demonstration. If it Is 1 will at once prepare q
proclamation to the citizens of Pittsburg, ask
ing their cooperation, which l think will be
obtained without any trouble. There are too
many parents, patriots and patriotic parents, in
this city to allow of the affair being a failure.
1t will give the children better understand
ing of the principles upon which the govern
ment of this country Is founded, and Of their
duties as citizens than any other scheme that
could be devised. shall ask the school boards
of the city to consider the matter and to take
such action and make such arrangements as
may seem best to them. believe they will CO.
operate cheerfully.
tion--ir will make Schenley Park popular at
one bound. It usually takes time to educate
people up to an appreciation Of parks. You
can have no idea how people delight in them
in other cities. Yesterday visited Fairmount
Park in Philadelphia. The main drive, which
Is several miles long, was one long procession
Of every class Of vehicle imaginable, while
thousands OF men, women and children dotted
the green sward. Lincoln Park, which is IL
miles from Philadelphia, is resorted to by
thousands Of citizens every Sunday. Boats
run petween tne city ana the PARK every halt
hour from early morning until late at night.
Twenty cents Is charged for the round trip,
and every boat IS crowded"
HIGH TIME IN OAKLAND.
The residents Of Oakland square held meet.
ing last night to perfect arrangements for the
Fourth of July celebration out in Oakland. A
programme was mapped out for the day. 1t is
the intention to have q grand display Of fire.
works, interspersed with music by brass
band. Committees were appointed to attend to
the deraIls and to solicit subscriptions from the
people in Oakland to mako the event very big
one. Already the committee having the matter
In hand have raised several hundred dollars to
be expended in fireworks and music. The dis
play will likely be given on Forbes street, be-
tween Atwood and Myram.
The people are very enthusiastic and intend
to make this celebration one that will exceed
any previous attempt OF this kind. Enough
money is undoubtedly expected to be raised by
the committee to insure q very elaborate line
of set pieces. These will consist of portraits in
fire of Americas notable statesmen, among
whom the signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence will be presented. Other novelties in
fireworks. such as ships, and cataracts of fall.
ing water, will be SET off for the admiration
and delight of the people of Oakland.
Another meeting will be held shortly to CON-
plete final arrangements for the celebration
at which the Committee on Finance will report.