The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-05
.LEEDY WAS HERE
Spoke at the Fair Grounds
Yesterday.
THE NEW PARK OPENED
Many Celebrations in the
City.
THE NEW PARK 0PENE

usual there were laFge delegations OF
country people in town. men with their
f. miles Of numerous children and boys
with the girls all dressed in light coiored
clothes that showed by contrast their
Redeemed compilations. These people pa
tronized literally the lemonade man and
pop corn vendor. The ice cream parior
was also a source of delight TO them, and
though perspiring freely, they were SUI
premely happy over a day IN town. To
the local citizens there were number
of attractions. At the fair grounds were
horse and bicycle races and speaking by
Governor Leedy; at Riverside Park was
the band concert and formal opening;
at Athletic Park was the ball game, while
at Haysville there was a typical holiday
picnic with speaking ard dancing and al
sorts of sports.
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS.
The main attraction at the fair grounds
was Governor Leedy, who was billed to
speakin the afternoon. Before his speech
il was the intention of the promoters to
have races and charge quarter admIs-
sion. When Governor Leedy arrived and
learned Of this fact he promptly objected
and refused to speak If admission was TO
be charged. The managers were almost
frantic. but finally compromised on an
arrangement to charge the early part Of
the afternoon, but to let all in free who
came after Governor Leedy began TO
speak.
The races were very good and some Of
the finishes exciting. but the crowd was
small and the enthusiasm lacking. Those
who went did so to hear or see the gov
ernor and when he arose to speak they
broke into applause.
Governor Leedy makes a fine appear
ance before a crowd, and when he began
he held the attention of every one. As
said before, the crowd was small. only
about five hundred people being in at
tendance. This did not affect the speak
er and his speech was worthy of a mucn
larger crowd Had he been at Riverside
Park it would have added to the enjoy
ment all around.
He began reviewing the all absorbing
topic of the war and in beautiful terms
praised Admiral Sampson, General Shd'
ter and other brave Americans on the
manner in which tle war was being con-
Quoted. He expressed the belief that the
war would last much longer than most
people are willing to admit. Continuing,
ne said that other nations might become
involved at any time, but if they did let
the United States alone. He was opposed
to any alliance with England or any
srr1,E IN, F%,a-
years bring on ruin and disaster. Later
on in his discourse he gave objections
to the Monroe doctrine. but favored the
annexation of Hawaii: also of Porto Rico.
Cuba If they choose, but not Of the Phil
ippines. Cuba should be freed. and thHn
if they want annexation take them in.
There was nc politics whatever IN his
speech, but throughout was a grand ad-
dress on the topics of daily interest All
who heard him were greatly pleased.
RIVERSIDE PARK.
Yesterday Riverside Park was formally
opened TO the public and of the thousands
who visited It there was no one who had
words other than of praise for the enter
prise Of the city in building such a fine
place in so short a time. The Citizens
band was in attendance and disCoursed
music during the afternoon. and thou
sands enjoyed the beautiful shade OF the
magnificent trees. Carriages OF every de-
scription lined the boulevards from early
morning until late at night, and the
drives were lovely. Geo Parham had his
launches on the river and they quie;ly
glided over the water furnishing amuse-
ment for many people.
ATHLETIC PARK.
For some unknown reason the Winfield
team who were booked 70 play the reor-
Eanized Eagles yesterday. failed 70 show
up. So the crowd would not be disappojnt-
ed picked nine was chosen and the game
played anyway Hardy pitched for ne
Eagles and Price for che picked team.
/ Riggs was behind the. bat and did good
work. The regular team won by a score
OF ten 20 four. This reoreanized team is
considered by ;he fans to excel the former
one in several positions and it is also
+ claimed that il no case has 1t been weak
ene6.
EIAYSYTLLE-
/ The Rock Island run thirty minute
trains 70 Haysv.lie yesterday to accom-
modate the crowds VINO went to TIA; re-
sort for a pleasant time There was
; speaking. dancing and cooling refresh
ments on the grounds. and the people
/ roamed through the woods fshed and bad
a general good time. In the evening there
was a display Of fireworks though not
many OF the visitors stayed 70 witness
them
AT MYERS GROVE.
/ Tho Grand AEny Post n TIRE vicinity
! OF MYERS Grove about Il miles east q
( the city. together WITH The Sabbath
/ schools enjoyed q 7ieasan; tine OF The
occasion OF the celebration q the an.
+ Lieutenant H Means. the Post command
81. bad che matter 70 charge Music and
Rotations were furnished oy the Sun Say
schools and other young people Rev.
/ NJ. Pracnt opened TIE meeting MIG q
( very practical AID patriotic prayer. Civ
( i-g thanks for the victory q the army
and nsvy and praying for the soldiers IN
I whatever station Father Shannon q Al
sustA. for g years q kanssn, snd Al o}d
/ soldier. spoke touch.agly of The solder
( lie. 81 The close q MS speech lizzie boy
/ presented hin vita two beautiful h-oCuets
/ The DecIarztion Of Independence was tel
/ READ By Mr Rooch ard Mss Clancy reclt-
/ ed The Signing OF thA Declaration AZ
I Ter q splendid DINNER III the grove Hon
I p. \. RohbauEh % ehlS city delivered the
/ grafton q the day. HIS speech was erin
+ emily practical. referring % TIRE even :
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