The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-07-05

We give place to-day to the account of
the 4th OF July celebration in The Dal-
les yesterday to the exclusion of other
interesting matter, because the-d day was
one long to be remembered by the
throngs in attendance. The programme
which was published on Saturday was
literally carried out, and the procession
was one OF the greatest attractions. In
charge of Col. Thompson and staff it
paraded the principal streets headed by
The Dslles Brass band. The liberty car,
with its full representation of the states,
and the goddess OF liberty was greatly
admired. These were followed by car
riages in which were seated the officers
OF the day; then came the militia, G. \.
R., fire department, a. o. W., Woodmen,
etc. The display by the Woodmen was
particularly fine. Their float repre-
sented ax-men, with log, in which was
displayed a huge. wedge, maui, axe,
etc, in the procession. Then came
mounted Indian chiefs. Following
these was the stage coach, then came
the ponderous cigar float OF Messrs. 4.
Ulrich & Son. Jos. T. Peters & Co.
made a fine display OF lumber, boxes,
etc. Gates & Allison appeared with
their ice wagon. John Booth made
handsome display with q miniature
coliioPe, and q mounted guard. Maier
& Benton had 4 very creditable exhibit
bition of their trades, representing
plumbing, etc. Then followed the rep
resentative Indian women on ponies,
single and double, as they ride on the
trail. Peters & Co. had an extra fine
float in here representing the lumber
interests. The Carpenters Union was
elaborately represented in working
force at labor, building structure on
large platform. The Umatilla house
Buss, handsomely decorated, and Rus
sell s; Co.'S steam traction engine,
threshers, etc, drawn by steam, sup
piled goodly portion OF the last di-
vision.
At the grand stand the exercises, con-
sisting of music of a high order, both
instrumental and vocal, was greatly ap
preciated. The singing was followed by
a fervent prayer by the chaplain, Rev.
w. c.. Curtis, after which the declara-
ton was read in clear tone and mas
terly manner by Mr.. Nicholas ). Sin
mott. The Grafton, by Mr.. Gilbert J.
McGinn. of Portland, was an intelligent
and instructive paper, which we publish
complete, as follows:
Mr.. President. Fellow Citizens,
Ladies and Gentlemen :-On this glor-
ious day, so dear to the heart of every
true American, it is meet and profitable
to recall the achievements of the past, go
that both in the present and future.
having sure and safe guides. we act not
foolishly but wisely. On this day it is
fit and proper to revere the memory of
him, whose genius gave g continent to
mankind, and our love of country viii
burn with a more fervent and hoIier
light when we contemplate with feelings
of pride, and desire OF emulation, the
lofty deeds OF self-sacrifice and patriot
ism OF the founders of the republic. l
shall therefore briefly relate the story of
the discovery and colonization of Amer
lea. i shall in the next place strive to
pO4At Olt IhC CStuSC5 IlSO IcQ W
the revolution of 1776, and the war. for
American independence, paying pass
ing tribute TO the men, who in ordersto
secure tor themselves and their posterity
the rights and privileges of freemen,
feared not to shed their hearts precious
blood. And lastly, I shall endeavor to
impress upon the minds of all present
4 IL
to preserve and defend our country is a
duty as solemn and as sacred as that of
our fathers in establishing it.
. During the 18th century, the fancy
and imagination of Europe were in
famed to the highest degree by the ac-
counts which Marco Polo had given of
his travels in Asia and the east, and
particularly by the account of his visit
to the great and mighty Kahn of Tar