The record-union., 1895-07-05
ON THE COAST.
Fresno Has the Biggest Celebration in
Her History.

Fresno las the biggest Celebration IN
Her History.
FRESNO, July THE Fourth of July
passed here to-day was the biggest in the
history of the county. Over 1000 visitors
were in town. 4 national salute of
twenty -one guns was fired at "A. NJ, fol-
lowed by patriotic airs by consolidated
Stockton, Merced and Fresno bands.
There was parade at 10 \. NJ, nearly
milo and a half long. which contained
twenty-five floats. The best float was
"Armenia's Hopes" contributed by the
Armenian colony, representing Russo
Armenians in costume, Kurds also in
costume, ruins Of Armenian cities, na-
tives OF Armenia in primitive attire and
the appeal, why Not Armenia Lave
Fourth of July P The next best float
was the Goddess of Liberty on top, with
forty-four girls seated beneath her, each
wearing the badge OF States and Terri
tories. The State militia was represented
by six companies of the Sixth Regiment
in all 25O men. The Ancient Order of
ioresters of America, Order OF Her
mann's Sons and Order Of Uniied Work
men had special floats. one hundred
veterans of the Confederate army passed
the reviewing stand on horseback. Not
a single hitch or accident took place.
AT Los ANGELES.
Los ANGELES, July 4.-The Fourth of
July was celebrated here to-day in man
ner never before attempted In this city.
The procession was the longest ever seen
in Southern California, occupying two
hours passing agiven point. The militia,
fire de )artnent and 5000 school children
marched. A little red schoolhouse was
drawn 10y Grand Army men. The A. L.
y. turned out l.000 strong. After the
parade national meetings were held in
Central Park. HAZARDS Pavilion and the
First Congregational Church, large
crowds being present. The city was
beautifully decorated and there were
fully 10000 visitors here
AT SANTA BARBARA.
SANTA BARBARA, July 4.-This city
broke loose last night shortly after mid
night with cannons. bells and hrecrack-
ers. The tumult continued all day and
far into tonight. A grand procession
started at II o'clock this morning, With
all the military, civil and school societies
in line The Fire Department turned
erary exercises and barbecue were
held. The field day athletic sports enter
tanned large crowd.
AT VENTURA.
VENTURA, July 4.-The national holi-
| day was celebrated here in royal style to-
| day. Nearly 1000 strangers were in
| town. The business section and many
| private residences were handsomely dec
Grated with national colors. The process
sion was participated in by bands, militia,
! fire companies. pioneer societies, O.. A.
| H., school children, bicycle clubs, etc.,
followed by tue usual exercises of read
| ing the Declaration of Independence and
| addresses.
AT PORTLAND.
| PORTLAND orr, July 1.-The observ-
ance of the Fourth here was marred
somewhat by rain in The forenoon. The
| parade was monster one. participated in
! by the militia regiments, soldiers from
| Vancouver barracks and civic societies.
The school children took prominent
part in the programme, and there were a
mum Der OF immense floats representing
events In American history. Speeches
were made by local orators, and chorus
of $40 children sang patriotic airs. There
were sports of all kinds. The city was
crowded with visitors from all over the
State.
AT TACOMA.
TACOMA. July THE celebration here
to-day was the largest in years. The A.
p. a. paraded at 1920 in the morning
with 1900 III line. 1he parade this after
| noon at l o'clock was two miles long. The
| weather was very disagreeable u drizZlinp
rain falling all morning. The fireworks
| tnis evening were Witnessed by thou
sands. 1t was the finest display ever
| given in the Northwest.
AT SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, July 4.-Rain interfered with
Seattle's big celebration to-day, and of the
different events nearly all were post
poned until tomorrow. The yacht races,
the biggest event of the celebration, did
not take place, owing to a lack OF wind,
| It will be sailed tomorrow.