Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-04

have the honor on our cUuntTy's natal
day. and who knows but Sampson had
a little thought in view?
Patton Bros. displayed rare enter
prise as soon as the alarm anounc-
ing American victorious was given
they opened their store, gave grand
display OF fireworks and sold large
quantities Of rockets and bombs to
the crowd.
They also had the Cooke residence
Illuminated from cellar to garrett.
They dis played real American spirit
and enterprise betting the occasion.
THE PARADE FORMS.
Promptly tat 10 O'Clock the band
struck up with "a hot time in old
Cuba" and the Marshals under Chief
Derby lined up the different attrac-
tions Of the procession. Doug Mimic
carried "Old Glory"
The first carriage contained Mayor
Richardson, Officer Of the Day, Claud
Catch and Chaplain Kantner. The
next carriage brought the orator of
the day Willis Dunniway and the
reader OF the declaration, Mrs. Chas.
5. Rely, and handsome couple they
we're.
The vice presidents carriage con.
tained Hon. j. ]. Murphy, DR.. d. A,
Paine, p. H. Darcy, J. Kendrlck.
LIBERTY CAR.
This beautiful float was made up by
Mrs. VIM. England and Mrs. G. +.
Martin. The latter took most beauti-
fully the part Of the goddess of liberty.
The costume she wore was from Con-
stantinople and Jerusalem, being of
genuine gold lace, etc. The represen-
tation was magnificent. The goddess
stood upon the centre surrounded
by fifty children representing
the different states and territories.
Three graces at the back were Alice
Davenport, Emma Murphy and Liz
zie Harrild while the two supporters
at 1.-THE front were Lena Payne and
Myra Murphy. Miss Stella Gesner
took the part Of Cuba. All looked
charming in most appropriate cos
tunes, due to the handiwork and
skill Of Mrs, England.
This was followed by scores Of
other beautiful floats, decorated bust.
mes turn-outs, magnificently trimmed
bicycles with floral designs and ma
tional colors.
A carriage load of councilmen
graced the pocessiOn.
Fire Engine No. 1, driven by Bud
Bell was in evidence. This was
followed by float with the colors Of
all nations.
The float which no doubt represen-
ted the most work and skill of all was
that of Cuba. 1t proudly bore the
"Lone Star" Republic colors, and was
occupied by a group Of natives, a
massive bald eagle, and other sugges-
tive emblems and symbols of liberty
1t bore the motto lone aim, one
goal"
The Battle Ship Oregon under com
mand of ii. S. Gile was monster, and
looked as though she could stand many
battle.
The Yew Park Zouaves did them
selves proud, and were followed by
about thousand school children.
The latter each carried flag ahd bou-
quet and smile. They were unde r
command Of Supt, PEBBLES, the princi-
pals and teachers, and their exact
step to the beat of drums made fine
showing for the rising generation of
our city. God bless the school chill
dren.
Dewey's flagship "Olympia," in
charge of the very young men of the
city, was all right, and so were the
boys in charge.
The handsomest business float was
that of Meyers & Son and represented
a :mamouth Marguerite, with white
petals. aud yellow center, occupied
by little ANA Strong, 1t was daisy.
A. b. Steinbach & Co.'S float was
the "big gun" Of the occasion. Ed
wards taXidermlst float with live and
stuffed animals pleased all, and the
Indian warrior on horseback was not
slow.
AT THE GRAND STAND.
Arriving at Marion square, the pro-
cession broke up, and the vast con-
course took their seats and filed the
square to standing room, President
of the Day Catch made a
few patriotic remarks. Rev. Kantner
as chaplain offered most fervent
prayer, when Mrs. Chas. S. Rely
read the Declaration of Independence
with good effect, making herself
heard by all the vast audience. The
orator OF the day, Hon. Willis Dun
niway, was then Introduced aud made
a eloquent address touching upon the
important historical events OF our
nation, and especially dwelling upon
the Cuban war now In progress.
The entire program Of the Salem
celebration was we'll carried ou to
the entire satisfaction OF the biggest
and most patriotic Fourth OF July
crowd ever assembled here.