The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-07-31
An Ideal Picnic.

Never before in the memory of man
or woman either-has a better man
aged, better behaved crowd of people
gathered together than that crowd of
two thousand which attended the gro
cerymen's picnic on Wednesday. The
day was perfect, the special train of tif-
teen coaches made it possible for nearly
everyone to have Il seat, and NOV the
ride of an hour through the country.
Reaching Scion Springs about II o'clock
the crowd scattered about all over the
large Waterbury grounds, which are far
ahead OF any others at the head of the
lakes, for a large picnic. The under
brush is cleared away, large trees shade
the grounds, and winding in and out
over a stony bed is the famous little
trout brook, winch completes the scenic
effect. Flies and mosquitoes are thing
of the past and everybody could not
help but enjoy themselves. 1t was uni
versally remarked that never had so
many people been together without
something disagreeable happening, or
some accident occurring which would
mar the pleasure of somebody, the only
thing of the kind being Mr.. Solon's ac-
cident Of the day before, when he nearly
lost his eye by striking a sharp twig
while in the woods cutting evergreens
to decorate his rustic house at the
springs.
Alexander's orchestra and band fur
nished excellent music, the Indians
danced, and so did the white people.
The games all came off according to pro-
gram. The mayor made a good speech,
little too long. but it was respectfully
listened to by hundreds Of people. We
quote the portion of his address allud-
ing to the financial condition of our city:
In England, upon such an occasion
as this. public officers take the people
INTO their confidence, they outline their
work and entreat assistance. Let me,
then, standing among YOU to-day. avoid
ing reference to any topic which might
divide ua, touch for minute upon a
subject in which YOU are all personally
interested. | refer to the taking care
of Your city debt. We have over four
hundred thousand dollars worth Of city
bonds past due, and unpaid We have
among us, strange to say, men who
question the propriety of paving up the
bonds which they think may he defend
ed against, but for which we have re-
ceived dollar for dollar and which we
honestly spent improving our streets
and sewers. We must see that some
plan is devised whereby the credit of
our CITY shall be maintained free from
faint. 1t IS stupendOuS task TO under
take, but you have aided in placing me
in the mayors chair and YOU must stand
by me IN the settlement of this vextious
and complicated condition of affairs.
If we succeed in carving out our plan,
and our city, once more, has a clean
bill of financial health. every one of YOU
will feel its benifcence with the first
bill Of goods bought on credit
We must people our tenantless Steel
Plant and LaBelle works. You can not
prosper unless there are mouths to feed;
you are interested in having such indus
tries locate here that will require large
numbers OF operatives. We can not
build city without manufactures. We
must eXemplfy our proves to bring
instead OF drive away factories of any
and all kinds. Can't these places be
secured and then donated for railway
shops? Your organization has great in
terests in the furthering of this idea.
and | hope to see some good flow ont of
the suggestion now made. We must
encourage the investment Of outside
capital IN our midst; we must treat
every interest fairly. our railroads and
our mills, our factories, should be APP
tod H. ,l.,- l.,
city requires long pull, a strong pull,
and pull all together. | hope to re-
tain your confidence and support so
that | may assist in the grand work
awaiting US.
W e should have an executive com
mittee from Your body to act with the
Commercial Club in looking after the
material Interests of this city. People
We must bring here. If you wish each
to build a new residence, your list Of
customers must be enlarged.
Again: You should have every en-
velope going upon a box of goods,
every barrel of -four, every newspaper,
bear with it the intelligence that we
have the finest summer resort in the
l nited States. Our hotels must be kept
filled. \ our executive committee should
act on this af once. We must not hide
our light under a bushel. We have the
most delightfully."- cool, refreshing, salu-
brlous and exhillraung climate in the
world. Cool nights, pleasant days. fine
fishing, best OF boating facilities, low
rate amusements bureaus, most com
modious. we'll pt and admirable hotels
in the iand-we are the refuge for our
heat-tOrmented brethren ofthe east and
south. Let US publish our advantages
to the end that those seeking health
NAV find 1t; those seeking recreation
may know where TO come; those fleeing
from the wrath of King Sol may know
whence To direct their steps.
And while We are building our city
let Us not forget our duty. one to the
other. No man l. SO strong that he can
ignore his fellow man. We should Cul-
tivate spirit Of friendliness and re-
gard among ourselves. We should grow
IN Loyalty for each other ami patriotism
for our country. Charity should soften
the bard places for others. and enjoy
ment Gid the crown of every house hold /
This world without Joy would be mon
s.erous mistake. 1t would be a day
without sun. night without star.
Happy hearts, happy homes and smIl
ing peace tighten burdens. scatter sOr-
70 ~ anu breathe the perfume of con-
tentinent over land and sea
| can not conclude without saving to
the young, As well as al others. he tenn
perate, courageous and fair Above ail
things lie fair. Give every man the
rights YOU claim tn exercise Yourself, F
condemn 10 NAN without trial; avoid