The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-05

The celebration OF the anniversary Of
American independence of Great Britain
Is the holiday which appeals most
strongly to the minds OF all. and the en-
thuslasm OF Its observance win not be
diminished to-day. The date OF July 4
falling this year upon Sunday has a
tendency to relieve the day of that indl-
viduality which generally characlerizes
1t, and to spread the celebration over
three days. While this may In some de-
gree tend 10 lessen the enthusiasm or
any one day, yet In the aggregate the
greater time embraced insures more
general observance. AS each person Sc
leets the day most suited 10 his interests
he can pay more attention TO the ar
arrangement OF family outing and carry
to completion what In one days time IL
would be impossible TO perform, The
fact OF the Fourth coming on Sunday
afforded theme for numerous pastors
yesterday and services OF patriotic ma
ture were observed in majority OF the
churches,
The improved business outlook has
made possible more lavish expenditures
for fireworks this year than for the past
three or four years. as was evidenced
by the aggregation OF noises which occu-
pied the streets on Saturday night. To
the man with money TO burn no better
opportunity 20 rid himself OF threatened
plutocracy is afforded than the Fourth
OF July, and many are accepting the
chance.
To-day has been decided upon by the
business houses, banks and factories for
suspension OF business and nearly the
whole mercantile and manufacturing
population will take q day off. The
postofiice will be closed In the money or
der and register departments all day,
and general delivery windows VIII be
open from $50 to 10 n, IN. one general
delivery will be made by carriers az a,
m. and two general collections, at . and
10 a m.
Tho two parks will be the chief points
OF attraction for Wheeling people to-day,
as there is no definite programme for the
city In general These two breathing
spots with their wealth OF shade and
gentle zephyrs will enable scorched
humanity 20 pass more comfortable
day than in the city. At both parks
dancing will be INDUCED In during the
day and at night a display of fireworks
will be presented, and other games VIII
Iufnlkl bDOTt 10 tnOto uttlTlHB " pdi NlCl-
pate. Family parties will picnic at these
resorts and enjoy an old-fashioned
Fourth.
Another form of passing the day will
be the wagon picnic, where q party of
cungenlal spirits drive cut 90 one of the
numerous groves and spend quiet day
in communion with nature and her man
ifoid beautisA These excursions never
fail to be enjoyed by all who attend and
are quite popular with Wheeling folks.
Another place which win draw large
number Of people win be the picnic on
the fair grounds to-day. A first class
programme Of amusements has been ar
ranged and a fine balloon ascension and
fire works will be among the attractions.
Dancing will be INDUCED in during the
afternoon and evening, and good music
Will be in attendance.
The Carroll Club viii keep open house
from II a. m. to 10 p. m, to-day, and all
its amusement features, including bowl
ing, billiards and chess will be in full
swing, q feature being bowling con-
test, commencing at 10 n. M. A prome-
nado concert Will be given in the after
noon and evening.
A great many wheeling people will go
TO the different fishing camps which
abound IN this vicinity. and pass q day
free from the cares Of etiquette and sar-
4oriai decreeg