El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-24
INDEPENDENCE DAY.

committees. These men included
Messrs. Albers, Bridgers, Borcherding,
Courchesne, Dillon, Ennis, Flores,
Prudential, Hadley, Harper, Hunter,
Lyons, Mallen, McCutcheon, McKie,
Neff, w. F. Payne, Ray Pollard, Pom
der. Richards, Slater, and q number OF
others.
The charms an of the executive COM
mittee, w. S. McCutcheon, stated that
as this was the first meeting at which
the men in charge had received mucn
real encouragement, at least so far as
numerical support goes, very full ex-
preston of opinion on all subjects was
asked. At Mr.. Courchesne's sugges-
ton, the chairman said that it might
as we'll be distinctly understood that
ell the men were working because OF
the real interest they felt in the cele-
bration, from q purely patriotic mo-
tive, and that there would be no rake
off for the committee. 1t would seem
that the personnel OF the men at the
head of affairs would alone establish
that fact, without the necessity OF
statement. But the fact is there, at
any rate.
Mr.. Richards, from the committee
on flag pole, reported that all arrange
ments for the pole were completed: IL
would be of iron. more than Ia hundred
feet high, and firmly bedded in con-
crete. 1t would be erected between
the band stand and the fountain, in
the plaza. The cost would be about
$780,
Judge Hunter reported from the
fireworks committee. He said that
the committee had got to work prompt
| ly aud accomplished what they set out
to do. They had carefully selected
probably trif1e under the $500 that
was allowed for fireworks. An answer
is expected Friday or Saturday as to
whether the order can be filled in full.
An effort had been made to get lot OF
| up to date pieces. Among the set pie
ces ordered are pictures OF lear Ad-
miral Dewey, of the Inflated bat
flag. There will probably be other set
pieces, all timely and likely to be pop
ular. Mr.. Hunter suggested that in
view of the gratifying cordislity OF the
Mexican government, so grac1ousiy
expressed by the offer to send q mill
tary band from chihuahua to take part
in our Independence Day celebration,
presenting q Mexican national flag.
Upon Mr.. Richards motion the fire.
works appropriation was increased to
$3.50 to permit of this additional ex-
penditure.
Judge Hunter stated further that he
believed the selection OF fireworks made
by the committee would be found to
in Ell Paso.iH spoke of the necessity OF
having a dozen or more thoroughly
competent men to take charge of the
fireworks. handle them, and set them
off. The fireworks committee was
empowered to select any number of
good assistants. and will not depend on
volunteers, who are too often careless
and irresponsible.
Mr.. Richards reported from the
subscription committee that never had
the mem bers received such cordial
treatment and such ready response to
the request for donations. And in ad-
dition the collecting of subscriptions
| was very easy matter. Everybody
seems anxious now to give something,
and the only thing the committee fears
now is that great many people will
probably feel sighted and hurt be-
cause they are not called upon to give.
The committee find it absolutely i'm
possible to carry on q thorough can
vass of the city in the time
allowed, and ask that some additions
| be made to the committee. Accord
| "Kid" Hadlock. and D. Y. Hadley
were added to the committee and an
effort will be made to cover the ground
/ more thoroughly.
But the committee wish to request all
citizens to contribute, whether they
are called on personally or not. Lists
may be found at the newspaper offices
and at Richards's jewelry store.
Messrs. Courchesne, Dillon, and S.
J. Prudential were appointed COM
mittee to wait on Consul Mallen and
f I'D out just what the Mexicans of the
city propose to do, so that proper CO.
ODeratiOn NAV be assured
Mr.. Prudential and Mr.. Cour
chesne, speaking of the proposed
trades display for the parade on the
Fourth, said that there was no pro-
nounced feeling in favor OF it among
the merchs nts, as it would require too
much expense and labor, particularly
on Sunday and the Fourth. However,
some merchants seemed DESTROYS of do
ing something in this line, and accord
ingy, at Mr.. billions motion, it was de-
termined to issue general invitation
to merchants to take part in the pa
| rade, with floats or other displays, and
to decorate their places of business
along the line of march.
The invitation to decorate is extend
ed also to private citizens all over the
city. Bring out your flags, bunting,
and Japanese lanterns, everybody.
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Freuden-
thai $50 was appropriated to decorate
| the park.
Ray Pollard was appointed commit
tee to have charge of all woodwork in
connection with the celebration.
The committee on speakers reported
! that Messrs. Kindrick, Leigh Clark,
M. W. Stanton, and w. II. Burgess had
consented to act on the occasion
Messrs. Beall and Edwards were yet to
| be seen. 1t was decided to select one
of these m en- to read the Declaration of
Independence.
Messrs Prudential and w. F. Payne
| were appointed q committee to wait on
Gen. Mgr. Thorne of the T. e. P. and
| try to get him to make the date for the
reduced rate excursion on his road the
Sd instead of the Fourth. The T. & P.
| is the only road which has not includ
ed Sunday in its arrangements, and
| the change is necessary, because If
the train should be an hour or two late
on the Fourth the excursionists would
miss the procession and flag raising.
Judge Harper was appointed to So
licit subscriptions in the court house.
A letter was read from Consul
| Mallen, in which he stated that the