The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
THE DAY WE CELEBRATED.
The Fourth of July Was a Big Event in the Sky
 light City.
duch Enthusiasm Was Manifested and the Eagle Was Screaming All the Time-Many Great Events and No Accidents to Mar the Pleasure.

The Fourth of July was vigorousl. celebrated at Flagstaff. The town wa crowded with visitors, and patrioti
 sentiment went far above the bloot
 leat mark. The weather was about a. patriotic as could be desired Tn, rainy season missed its dates, but tn, wind was wild enough to blow tn, Whiskers of the moon.
 The exercises in the morning were simple and inspiring Headed by
 Mayor Babbtt and Harry Hibben mounted upon spirited chargers, the procession moved through the prin. cipal streets to the music of the Fort
 Ningate Band. The members of the Fire Department were out in their new helmets and belts and made an impos. jng appearance. Every notable, from the local gend'arme to the famous Gov. ernor of Arizona, was applauded to the echo. Company I, N. G. A., was also rn line, and prominent citizens in car riages lent an air of dignity to the pa. rade.
 Dr. D. J. Brannen, as chairman, iuaugurated the exercises at the grounds. Rev. B. NJ. Danford offered ln appropriate prayer, and after J. M. 3ranuen had read the Declaration of independence in an impressive style, Governor Hughes, the distinguished orator of the day, was introduced to the vast audience. His speech was timely and eloquent. He paid howery tributes to the matchless scenery of Northern Arizona and pleaded for en- turing loyalty to the flag. His perora- tion is worldly of repetition. Said the Governor:
 "Here at the base of the mighty Sau francisco peak, whose crest pierces the heavens l2,000 feet, and from that rest looks down into the mighty gorge If the Colorado Canyon 10000 feet, there is duty for you. Upon the crest Jf that peak plant the flag, where it will float out against the sky, the sign of our republic, and as silent but elo- quent mark of the spirit which fixed it there. And as the thousands of tray- elerS journeying east and west. as well ls the thousands of citizens of our ter ritory and our boys and girls, behold it transfxed in the sky, it will become transtixed in their hearts and minds, with its history of patriots and patriot ism."
 The one-mile bicycle race followed. Sykes won the first prize and E. A. Sliker the second. S. T. Elliott met with an accident and dld not ride very far.
 L. D. Poynter won S10 for being the best sprinter
 There were several stirring events in the afternoon. Williams and Wins ow were scheduled to play the first game for the $l00 purse. Shine, in all lis glory. was the only dark cloud on he horizon until cloud of dust sud- lenly arose in the rear of the players bench. That was when SUN reporter made a home run at the urgent request 'f the weinerwurst patrol. What oc- ,urred on the grounds after that was eft largely to the reporters imagina- ion. Having been denied the rights hat are commonly given to the press, where Russian (rushin') ideas do not prevail, the SUN is unable to give a account of the game and subsequent contests. In Flagstaff water carriers, agitators and mascots Ire allowed the freedom of the grounds, 'ut reporters must stay behind the ence, and, according to the rules of 'ne-old-cat, over the fence is out. It loesn't make any difference whether 'ou break your neck in going over the are out just the same.
 In the evening the great event was he fremen's ball. Every available nch of space in Babbitt's Hall was ,iven over to Te psichore and her fol- overs, and multitude of dancers made the hours have wings till eyes ,rew heavy with sleep.
 And the next day it didn't ram.
 Hurrah for the Bremen!