The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-05

vi P&S45T duced liberty Through.
out the land" The Fourth is and has alway.
been something more than holiday. The
celebrations, the flags, the fireworks and even
the firecrackers are eloquent Of the real
meaning of the Day of Independence. The
foreigner who arrived perhaps, but few
days age hangs out an American flag from his
garret window. He cannot speak word of
the American language, perhaps, but the flag
speaks for him. 1t tells that he is grateful
for American protection, that he appreciates
American freedom, that he wishes to show
that he, too, rejoices in the greatness of the
great republic. The boy with frecrackers
may seem an annoyance but those fire
crackers echo the patriotism that is swelling
in his youthful breast, they tell that he also
is proud of his country and will do the best
he can some day in its behalf on larger
field
For Americans, and especially those whose
ancestors endured privation, danger and
death that independence might be won, the
Fourth of July is, indeed, day rich in
memories and crowded with heroic assoca
tions. The nation is great and prosperous
a boast that the United States of America is
the greatest nation on the face of the globe
Amid all this evidence of the greatness
and prosperity of the nation it is well to be
reminded by the Fourth of July of the
struggles and the suferings, the heroism and
the sacrifice that made this greatness possible.
The celebration in town yesterday was one of
such as will tend to forever keep green in
American memory the brave men of the field
and of craftsmanship who wrung from obsti-
nate and powerful Britain the acknowledge
ment that these were sovereign and ind, =
pendent states.
The people of Shenandoah are noted for
their patriotic sentiment, and the display
yesterday fully sustains that reputation.
The day opened with a clear sky, and old
Soils rays shown with undaunted briliancy.
The members of the Patriotic Order Sons Of
America, who inaugurated and carried to a
successful termination the movement to honor
the natal anniversary in beftting manner
may feel proud of their work. Their efforts
were crowned with such brilliant success
from the fact that the movement appealed to
the patriotic impulses of the citiz 3ns, and all
Joined in the movement in honoring the 1l7th
anniversary of American home rule.
The celebration of the day was inaugurated
at midnight on the evening of the third by
he tolling of bells, followed by a jubilee
concert by the Grant Band and display of
fireworks, The entire programme as ar
ranged by the committee was carried out.
The ascension of balloons, the firing of
thirteen salutes, and the display of japanese
fire works showed excellent Judgment by
the committee.
The appearance of the Polish societies in
line was one of the special features and their
marching was very fayorably commented
upon and ELECTED frequent applause from the
crowds along the line. Their every move
ment showed the soldiery bearing, and their
behavior, not only in line but during the
entire day, was an excellent example to be
followed by other classes of our citizens.
They also displayed their patriotic sentiment
in the number Of Polish business houses and
private residences decorated with the national
colors. Butcher Tabors business was rep
resented by butcher shop on wheels, being
a leading feature OF the trades display.
Eleven floats were in line. The P o. Of
T. A. were represented by two floats, that of
Camp 40 representing Mollie Pitcher taking
charge of her husbands gun after his death
On each side of the cannon were two Con-
tinental soldiers, and at their feet was the
wounded Pitcher. The Jr o. U. A. NJ. was
represented by float containing four Amer
lean Mechanics plying their respective trades,
and Jennings Guards were followed by their
goat team bearing suitable mottos.
When the line of parade was on Main
street, an accident occurred that might have
proven more disastrous but for the timely
action of a number of bystanders. The float
of Pocahontas Degree, l. o, r. NJ, represent
ing Pocahontas pleading for the life of John
Smith, in some manner moved forward in the
wagon and frightened the horses attached to
it. The driver lost control of them and they
dashed upon the sidewalk, throwing from
the wagon small boy. Fortunately he
escaped injury. John E. Davies, of South
Jardin street, also met W th a slight injury to
his leg, The excitement caused by the acoi-
dent was intense, and large crowd soon
eongregated. The Columbia's team, while on
Jardin street, near Centre, also made break
for liberty, and were not brought under
control until they reached Oak street. With