Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-07-10
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBARArED eLoRroUsLY
And with Stirring Enthusiasm ON
the Base Range.

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the Base Range.
Notwithstanding the general depres-
sion, our national anniversary was cele-
brated here last Monday with . vim and
spirit that smacked OF the olden days
when our people had money to burn.
Patriotism reigned supreme. and local
differences were forgotten in an earnest
desire OF the part Of every one to do
honor to Q nations birthday. Good feel
ing and harmony prevailed all day, and
the usual "disorderlies" were noticeably
non est; not . single arrest having been
made.
The exercises Of the day opened with
the ceremonies Of the Italian Benevolent
Society who dedicated their new silken
banner at the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Hall just before the procession started.
The Star Band played patriotic airs at
the opening and close Of the ceremony.
Geo. A. Bartlett made . short opening
address. which was followed by an ora
ton 10 italian by the President Of the
society, Andrea Del Bondio. Mr.. Bart
let's remarks were in part as follows:
Il is with . feeling Of the sincerest
fraternity aud fellowship Americans join
with Italians in this ceremony to-day.
The flag you dedicate symbolizes oil that
springs in unison from the hearts Of
both. II means to you what u flag
means to us. When We gaze upon its
waving folds the whole volume Of his
tory opens before us, and there we read
ct one quick glance the struggles. priva-
tiops and suffering devoted to the estab-
lishment of the creed Of liberty firmly
in the affairs OF government and secur-
ing the right Of each to all that liberty
implies. Under this flag you Of Italy
have overthrown tyranny and despotism.
and have won for an oppressed and SUI
feriDg people certain constitutional rights
10 the voice Of government to which all
men created free and equal are justly
entitled.
Ii is . happy coincident that you have
chosen for this ceremony . day which
TO the American heart 10 the most sacred
of ell the year. Your doing so makes
more close the tie that binds, and the
sympathy which prompts the same feel
ing in the patriotic hearts of both ma
tions. There are many ties which bind
the nations Of Italy and America. The
6rst name our children's tongue learn in
the history OF their own land is that Of
90 italian, Columbus; the greatest dis
coverer the world has known. To him
belongs the undivided honor Of first
making real the grand idea Of this west
ern world. Were II not for the daring.
the perseverance, and genius Of this great
man this republic Of ours might not even
yet be an infant in its frst swsdline
clothes. Her broad forests aud green
valleys, rapid rolling rivers and mighty
lakes be still the hunting ground OF the
wild and unlettsred savage. But we Of
America are not the only debtors OF
Italy. The whole world bows TO her
queenly city to-day as ii has done for
centuries. Il 10 to Rome the world has
turned for countless ages and ever found
burning like beacon light that torch oil
learning whose rays have never wsvered;
they shine clear and bright even through
that gloomy. disheartening period OF the
middle ages. lighting the pathway to
civilization for ell Europe.
When we look for the greatest influences
in intellectual refinement, ID 10 to Rome
we turn, greatest Of oil cities, sitting
proudly on her seven hills. and in her
grand court Of honor stand the crowned
kings Of painting. music and sculpture.
to which the whole world does homage.
And now. my friends. 9 few words
more directly to you. I desire to tell
you that your active interest in our pa
triotic affairs 10 most heartily apprsoi'
ated by our people. You have come to
us from . distant land from over the Sea,
and have made your homes amongst
strange people with . strange tongue
and we bid you welcome. We hope thai
the friendly relations which now exist
may become stronger with each succeed
ing year, and in working on together
our united efforts may result in the bes'
good Of all.
May your flag be ever with ours, I
Al x- and al