The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-07-06
FOURTH OF july.
The Celebration in The Dalles- -ComPetf-
tive DriIl-Hose Contests Bicycle

It the success of the festivities OF th
o occasion, as our people are very muc
s different from those in the Willamett
n valley, for they cannot enjoy then
t selves completely when the cloud
: hang low and the streets are muddy.
4 At 1920 o'clock the processio
. formed, the Orchestra band taking th
3 lead, followed by Col. Thompson an
| staff and A and G companies, o. \
t G. The Liberty car was occupied b
: a number Of little girls, representa-
the different states, and forming
| beautiful picture, attired as they wer
, in the national colors. Then came
long concourse of citizens in carriages
OF horseback and on foot. The pro
cession marched through the principa
streets to the stand in front OF th
, court house, where the programme
was rendered. The president of tht
day, Judge w. L. Bradshaw, intro
duced the exercises by an appropriate
speech, when the band played ma
tional air. This was followed by {
song rendered by select choir in ex
cellent style, and the president intro
duced Mr.. n. j. Sinnott, who read the
Declaration of Independence in very
able and eloquent manner. Mr.. Sin
mott introduced a very desirable inno
vation in this part of the usual exer'
cises on the 4th of July, by a prelim'
mary speech, explaining the object
and aims of the instrument, and this
he did in an exceptionally eloquent
and appropriate manner. After sing
ing America by the choir, Mr.. John
Michel, editor of the TIMES-MOUN-
TAINEER, was then introduced, and de-
| livered the Grafton. He dwelt upon
the causes which led to the revolt of
| the colonies, spoke of the heroic strug-
| gle of the Revolution. the Declaration
of Independence and the constitution.
the dangers through which the repub-
| lie had passed and which may threaten
it in the future, and eulogized the
| patriotism of the American people
through different periods. There was
close attention paid to the address, al
| though there was a constant shower of
| rain during the time and very many
were exposed to the full force of the
storm. After three cheers were given
for the flag the meeting adjourned un-
til afternoon.
The rain interfered very much wi h
the parade, as very many did not wish
to expose themselves to the elements
in the streets, and remained on the
sidewalk where they were sheltered.
Hundreds came from the country
and neighboring towns, and the Regu
latOr on its return trip from the Locks
brought about $50 persons to the city.
These crowded the sidewalks during
the procession, and gave the city
very animated appearance during the
day.
An attractive feature in the parade
was the steamer of Jackson Engine Co.
No. L., handsomely decorated, and in
charge of the veterans of the fire
department, in uniform, some of
whom were white haired with
age, while close behind came hose
cart drawn by boys, whose ages ranged
from 10 to IL years, and on the cart
were placed little Clinton Bradshaw
and Glenn Patterson. dressed in cos
tunes representing Brother Jonathan.
These little fellows enjoyed themselves
very much, and were as patriotic as
any in the procession. Our fremen
made a fine showing, and The Dalles
still sustains its reputation of having
as efficient department as any in the
northwest.
The Columbia hose cart was beauti-
fully ornamented, and it's position in
the parade was one that attracted gen.
eral attention from the spectators. 1t |
was highly complimented by many,
and all admired the taste displayed.
The little girls in the Liberty Car |
suffered from the rain, and nearly all |
their dresses were discolored from the |
bunting: but they had true American
grit, and waved their flags as briskly |
as if the sun were shining. The |
Dalles is not accustomed to rain on
the 4th of July, and the occupants of
the Liberty Car and many on the street
were clad in white, summer dresses.
COMPETITIVE DRILL.
The rain interfered with the hose
contests in the afternoon, and, at the
time stated on the. programme for
them to begin it fell in torrents
This made it impossible for the MEM
bers of the different teams to run, and,
instead, the competition drill was held
in the new armory by A. Co. of Wasco
and G. of this city. These companies
proceeded to the new armory and went
through the manual of arms. The full
number of points that could be made
was lit, and A. Co. of Wasco scored 80
against G. Cos. 81, thereby winning the
gold medal that was awarded by the
In the individual drill
Sergeant Bartelle, of G.. Co. won the
silver medal awarded by the field and
staff officers of the Third regiment.
The judges were Capt. A Ad, Keller,
Capt. John w. Lewis and Mr.. John
North of A. Co. First regiment. There
vas no bitter telling engendefed be-
jween the companies, and each was
pleased with the awards.
The two blocks between Washington
Ind Union on Third streets were
crowded with people waiting for the
contest to begin, and these were i'm
patient for some time for the drill to
inish, as some members of the teams
we're also members of G Co. Consid-
,rable complaint was made on this
lccount; but it was matter difficult
If adjustment, and perhaps the man
Ter in which it was arranged was the
pest under the circumstances.
THE HOSE CONTESTS.
The weather cleared about 3 o'clock,
md the sun began to shine. Several
PERSONS were employed in sweeping
he street free from mud, and after
,ut wet and slippery. Jackson Engine
20. No. was the first to take position,
md the team consisted of r. B. Sim
lott, captain; W. L. Hunter, N. J.
,innott, W. Klindt, ]. Maloney, J. {
fisher, r. Tiege, G. Brown, S. Frank, {
". Ulrich, G. Liebe, A. J. Bartell. {
". L. Bradshaw, L. E. Grove and 7. I
Iaslam, acted as judges; Sheriff I
Driver, starter; J. P. McInerny, J. S.
'chenck and T. A. Ward, time-keep- ii
RS. The signal was given, and the 6
un made; but the water came before {
he nozzle was attached to the hose, /
nd the time was not given. This {
splendid run, and we are
oubtful if they can be beat anywhere
n the state. The time given to US by
eliable authority was 80 seconds; but
N account of the failure mentioned it
7as not considered.
The next team in line was the Mt.
Hood Hose Co., consisting of G. L.
Phillips, captain: Ralph Fisher, James
Harper, Julius Ulrich, Fred. Snipes,
v. Norman, John McNeal, Frank
Ienefee, James Harper, Walter
ohns, VIM. Nichols, Frank Chrisman
nd j. Spiebe They had good start
nd when water came the time noted
7as 40 seconds.
Columbia's Hose team was a fine
ody of athletic fellows, consisting of
Arthur Clark, captain; Louis Porter,
Gay Logan, c. Cooper, Grant Mays,
Ienry Bills, Max Vogt, J. H. Fisher,
ohm Hartnett, Ralph Rowland, Jos. !
,onn and F. Clark. They made the