Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-07-07
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
AT WARREN.

gone. In Warren this year we had
a good celebration. The dispens er
of days made it bright and be autiful,
as il on purpose for a grand celebr a.
tion of this great day of liberty. in
marked contrast to the days imme-
diately preceding and following. A
large gathering OF people from the
surrounding country, from Argyle,
| Angus, Crookston and other towns
were here to celebrate. The exercises
in the park were conducted in accord
ance with the published program.
Prayer was offered by Rev. F.. F.
Spicer, the chaplain, the Glee Club
rendered a song and then Mr.. A.
Grindeland, President of the Day,
arose and delivereda a stirring address
of welcome. A selection OF music was
rendered by the Warren Cornet
Band, after Which w. A. Knapp in a
clear voice read the Declaration of
Independence: After a song by the
Glee Club, Hon. H. w. Childs, OF
st. Paul, was introduced. He deliv-
cred a scholarly, eloquent and patri-
otic address, when we wish we were
able to publish i'll full In opening
the speaker referred in eloquent
terms to the great naval victory at
Santiago which had resulted in the
total destruction of Cervera's feet.
AS {, boy he remembered the stirring
scenes which attended the celebra-
tion OF the Fourth in 1868, at the
time the great battle of Gettysburg
was fought. The achievements OF
our army and navy at Santiago had
made this Fourth of July memoir
able, another decisive battle had
been fought in defense OF human
rights tor tile oppressed of.another
race. Some of the great events in
this ountry's history from the adop-
tion OF the constitu zion to the pres
ent time, were passed in review by
the spea ker. In framing the consti-
tuition OF the o. S. the fathers of the
republic builded better than they
knew. Itwas a safe guard OF liberty
and one of the grandest of human
documents. He paid a glowing trib-
ute to the eminent men of the nation.
In order that the people should con-
tinue in the possession OF the Bless
ings of liberty they must always be
watchful. Laws must be observed.
A mighty weapon in the hands of
the people by which wrongs may be
righted is the ballot box. Great
corporations must not be allowed to
override the will Of the people, but
must be regulated by law. It was
the duty OF honest, patriotic and ed
ucated citizens to see that this be
done, otherwise the ignorant dema-
gogue would do it without regard to
justice and vested rights, He warn
ed his hearers against seeking a cure
for evils in the body polite in pater-
nalism and socialism. live would
preserve our liberties we must edu-
cate. An eloquent plea was made
for the common schools. The home
also had an important work to do.
!; ; "The hand that rocks the cradle
rules the nation 1t was a great
fspeech and during it's delivery MIR.
ItChilds was frequently applauded.
The exercises in the park closed with
the singing Of America
I The afternoon games were well at
tended, and were won as follows:
Mems foot race: A. Anderson, 1st;
John Wallin, 2nd; Ben Olson, 3rd.
Boys foot race, under 18: II.
Beardmore, 1st; Otis Jerrue, End;
Ben Boardson, 3rd.
Boys foot race, under Is: How
ard Dady, 1st;; Earl Loughridge,
2nd; Frank Dalquist, 3rd.
Boys foot race, under u: Harry
Bradley, 1st; Jerry Dady, End: Ern-
est Jerrue, 3rd
Hurdle race, men s: A. Anderson,
1st; o. P, Olson, 2nd.
Hurdle race, boys: H Beardmore,