The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-05
THIRD edition.
THE DAY WE oELEBRArE.


kiew thr Fourth Wa. Observed In This
Gify--A GENERAL fonbardment for
Twenty -fonr iIeurs-Fiue Display OF
Fireworks.
The one hundred and seventeenth
of the birth OF the nation
was ushered In at " O'Clock Monday
night by the firing of guns. pistols and
flre-crackers OF all sizes. This was
continued for over an hour, and then
there was comparative quiet until day
break, about 4 o'clock. when the bonn
bardment was again resumed and kept
up the greater part oil the morning, 1
Young America was in his glory,
and although premature exploding
crackers burned his tlngers, he gave
little heed to TINT, und continued until
his stock of ammunition was exhaus
ted. About noon there was slight
cessation. but toward night it was re.
sumed with still greater fury.
GREAT pIsrLAY OF FLAGS.
There was great display OF flags
In all parts of the city, and number
OF private houses were handsomely
decorated. Never before on such an
occasion had SO many tlags been seen.
This Is ascribed to the patriotic spirit
which first showed Itself In placing
flags upon all the school-houses of
the city. Many business places as
well as private residences displayed
nags yesterday,
FLAG RAISING.
The first event OF the day was the
raising OF the flag by the Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics at
Eighth street park. Although this
took place ut o'clock In the morning
there was large attendance, and as
Old Glory was drawn to the top OF tho
pole and iloated gracefully in the
morning breeze 1T was greeted with
cheers from tho iurge multitude as
sembled. Patriotic airs were rendered
by liyatiss hand, and a salute of Al
guns was fired by members of Smyth
Post, No, /, q. A. II. The two field
pieces belonging to the Post were In
charge of Past Commander Slifer and
Solomon. and tue accuracy OF the fir
ing was sufficient evidence that the
guns were handled by experienced
veterans.
There was no speaking, and after
the lag was raised, the order formed
in line on Broome street, and pro-
ceeded to the p, W. K B station,
where they took the s Is train for Mid
uietown. to participate in a coiebra
tion at that place. They returned home
last evening in time TO witness the
display OF fireworks, under the aus
plees OF tho patriotic societies OF this
city. They reported having had M
excellent time, but were rather tired
from parnding.
MANY Ii FIT THE CITY.
Many persons left tho city for the
seashore or other Places consequently
the cnrs and boats were crowded. This
was especially the case with the boats
running to Philadelphia, which hat
nbunt us many persons as they noult
carry each trip. In the afternoon hun
dreds of persons visited the parks, ant
this caused an unprecedented rual
on the electric cars.
Bandsof music furnished pleasure Il
81 the patrons OF the parks under tn,
control OF the companies, while thost
who went TO The city parks went 70
the quiet which was marked there. o
course the admirers Of base ball wen
TO the base ball grounds, There wa
plenty OF amusement but it WAS most
~ OF quiet nature, which spoko wei
for the order of the day.
GENERAL c' ORDER.
Although nil the saloons were opol
and did good business, there wer
but few drunken men seen on TIL
STREETS and general good order pre-
vailed. Tho police were ready to talk
amy number which might perseu
them selves as candidates to be locke
up. The old patrol wagon was kep
hitchcd up and ready for action, AN
most OF the time was kept standing /
the rear of the City Hall. There wcr
no serious outbreaks and the polio
were not called upon for any grea
amount OF labor Tho iicapablos see
on the streets were mostly OF the harm
So and silly variety.
THE display IN TILEyEEtSe.
The public demonstration in tn
evening took place in Brandywlu
Park near tho north approach to tn
Washington street bridge. under tn
auspices OF the Patriotic Order sons {
America and Order United America
Mechanics. The orders were dlsaI
pointed in some oil their speaker
Senator Gray aud Chief Justice Loi
not being present. Jonathan D. Rod
erts OF the committee of arrange
snents presided and opened tho meu
Ing about s o'cloek. The Rev. u.
Xaddeil offered prayer.
There was an immense crowd pre-
eni, and after thu prayer n patriot
address WAS delivered by tho keY.J. |
G. Hanna, of Ashury VI. e. Churel
during which he said Tint such
| nation as this was never dreamed {
before, We are proud OF our liberti,
and proud Of our bravo men. "
stand united to defend our countr,
Concluding Mr.. Hanna called +,
three cheers for the flag and Il
cheers were given with enthusiasm.
lie WINS followed by the Rev 4.
Msrtindale pf New Castle, who sal
TINT 1t was appropriate thHt the eel
hration be held so near the Washint
ton street bridge. recalling AS it dos
the father OF his country. One hal
hred and seventeen years ago til
country had to fight for seSerAl veal
to establish its Independence. II
Gently it was decided by the l}Titis
Parliament TO submit all dispute
questions between the two eonntrl
TO arbitration. lie suggested tn
Ranpowder be set oil in iie.worl
and not shot from guns and canno
Addresses we're also made by lie
Isaac Jewell, of Epwofth NJ.
Church. and Rev. d T. Waddell, b. +
oil Madeley, NJ. r.. Church The aul
ence then Joined IN singing ono yer
OF america, led by Rev Dir, Iewe
Immediately after these eeremoni
|.-&he fireworks we're set of, andl we
very beautiful comprising rocket
Bombs and mines. batteries of vnri
gated stare. geysers ana SO OH. W
low trees were among the most bea
tiful.
Bombs which reyerberated fro
the hills of the Branaywlue were Ul
of the features of tho display. II
effect OF their explosion was strlkin
Willie this was going ON at tie pa
thousands OF persons were gslebIatii
tho day at their own homes, ana
Bky was filled witt balloons, rock,
and other pyrotechnlGs.
The view OF t.iese from tho hi
ground of the Purk was grand. II
many remained until a Into hour te d
ing their Dyes on the scene The
hihit all over the city was heautii
ami extra line displays We're made u
number of places.
Tho flight oil rock ts. the ilunil
ton OF culored fires and other spe
mems OF the pyrotechHists art, Goi
bined with the booming OF craGke
continued until nearly midnight, VIII
they ceased and weary human
sought a few hours needed rest beie
resumlng the active duties OF life.
Is probable there vera more fire wot
used yesterday than ever betore on
single day in this city.
Isl 9ESrs AND Ace1nE$Ts.
Abo It 10 o'clock in the mornln
lighted cracker fell or was thrown
the awning over the Italian's fir
rfattt nj Gtyt NiupIEot