The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-07-08
FOURTH OF JULY.
Celebration at Three MiIe-Base Bail
at Hood River and Excursion TO
cascade Locks, Etc.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Celebration at Three MiIe-Base Bal
at Hood River and Excursion TO
Cascade Locks, Etc.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Yesterday dawned clear and pleasant
and more delightful weather could no
have been desired for celebration of the
anniversary of our natal day, Prepare
tions were made for spending the time II
different places, and at an early hour q
large concourse of people gathered on the
grounds on Mr. Samuel Creighton's farm
on Three Mile to show their patriotism
by becoming celebration of the 10th
anniversary of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. The grove had been cleared
of underbrush, platform erected and
seats arranged in convenient places. At
halfpast 10 o'clock Mr.. Caleb t1rooks, the
president of the day. introduced the ex-
ercises by appropri ite remarks. This
was followed by song, excellently rem
dered by a select choir, led by Messrs. II.
M. Powell, R. Mcintosh, with Miss Lulu
Creighton at the organ, and Rev. J. Whis
Ter, pastor Of the M. E. church, made a
very impressive and appropriate prayer.
The next number was singing by the
choir, and DIR. G.. f. sanders read the
Declaration In good voice. After a song
was sung, Mr.. John Michel delivered the
oration, which was we'll received. The
audience was dismissed after song, and
dinner was INDUCED in by the large num-
Der present. Under the shade OF the for
est trees spreads were laid, and there was
an abundance fer all who were hungry.
Cooked meats of all klnds-includlng
fried chicken-pies, cakes, berries and
ice-cream constituted the menu, and the
manner in which the delicacies were pre-
pared gave evidence of the fact that the
ladies of Three Mile had not neglected
the principal part of housewives edu-
cation.
After dinner speeches were made, and
Messrs. II. M. Moore, }. G Koontz, DR.. g.
E. Sanders, Hon. E. b. Dufur and Rev. j.
Whistler responded. These were pithy
and patriotic, and aroused the enthusiasm
of the people to high pitch. Mr.. Whis-
Ter, with an oloquent flow of language, was
IN his happiest mood, and theNpeople
would have willingly listened to him for
a halt hour. Although at home in the
court room, Hon. E. B. Dufur gave evil
dence of being in sympathy with the oc-
casion by rousing patriotic speech, and
being no neophyte on the rostrum. Mr..
Powell favored the audience with a solo
and Mrs. Hill aud her daughter with
recitations. The efforts of Mr.. Koontz
and Mr.. Moore were enthusiastically
cheered, while the remarks of Dr. Sanders
thrilled the audience to the highest enthu
siasm.
The president announced that Mr. D. G.
Herrin would award dozen cabinet size
Paris panel photographs to the prettiest
girl, and the ballot was opened and con-
tinued for some time. Voting was lively,
and as there was especial qualification
for the elective franchise it was unques
Iionably universal suffrage. Miss Addie
Steele won the prize.
The games advertised took place north
Of the Roseland farm, owned by DR.. San
ders. These created considerable amuse-
ment, and resulted as follows: Wheel
barrow race-first prize, F. Wagenblast;
second, II. DarnIelle. Climbing creased
Will Robertson; second, Harry
Miller. Potato race-tirst, Ralph Fisher;
second, A. Ferguson. Base ball-The
Dalles nine. Girls race-Mlnnie Bar
telle and Cora Winfield. Young mems |
race-John Pugh and Mart Miller. Sack
Fisher and Ash Ferguson.
Married women's race-Mrs. Daisy Wag-
enblast and Mrs. Flora Brooks. Boys
McGown and e Matlock.
Foot ball-The Dalles team.
The number present were varIously es-
timated from 1000 to 1900, and the mar
shals of the day, Messrs. II. Wagenblast,
Caleb Hill and j E. Mccormick pre-
served good order Eve;y person present
appeared well satisfied with the exercises,
and voted it ne of the most successful
celebrations they ever attended.
At halfpast O'Clock the Regulator left
her wharf carrying large crowd down
the Columbia to Hood River, where the
principal object of interest was match
game of base ball. There were the usual
exercises rendered, and all appeared to
have very enjoyable time. As usual,
The Dalles nine were victorious, and this
by score of II to 10. By the result of
this and other games our citizens may
take pride in the members of the baseball
nine, and we feel assured they can cross
bats successfully with any club in the
northwest. The following Is the position
of players, and the runs made by innings:
TIE DALLEs HOOD RIVER