Arizona republican., 1898-07-06
THE FOURTH AT TUCSON.
The Old Pueblo Was Nof Lacking in
 Patriotism.

PdIGIOtiStNs
 Tucson, Ariz, July 5.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Draped in bunting and decked with
 flags, with her streets crowded with a cheering, patriotic throng, Tucson on the morning of the Fourth presented picture of patriotism not soon to be forgotten. From early dawn until midnight patriotic feeling found vent through the usual medium of cheers, bombs and firecrackers. Preparations for the magnificent celebration had been carefully made by the various committees. In spite of the threaten ing weather which succeeded in damp ening the colors of many of the dec orations, but not affecting the en- thusiasm of the people, by 2 o'clock everything was in readiness for the demonstration. First in order were the field sports, consisting of foot races, wheelbarrow and sack races, In- dian and Chinese race, with numer- Ous others intended to create amuse- ment. In the meantime those that were to take part in the parade mad
 been forming on the other end of the plaza and by the time the reports were finished everything was in readiness for it to start. The parade, which excelled in size and beauty all others witnessed in Tucson, was divided into three divisions. The first division, headed by Grand Marshal Hugo J. Donan, comprised representatives of the municipal government, of the bar and the leading trade unions of the city. Following these came Com panies D and F, headed by the famous military band Next came the Colony Float" followed by the Tucson cadets and fire department. The second di- vision, headed by Hon. Otis Hall with aides, contained the leading social and political organizations, machinists and boiler makers with float, while in the center was the beautifully decorated float of the Goddess of Liberty. The third division, headed by Hon. George W. Phelps, comprised the president and orator of the day, mayor and rep resentatives of the board of trade, fed eral, territorial and county officials After these came the Columbia and Brittania float, followed by numerous commercial and trade displays, the "Horribles" and "Horribles" band with carriages and decorated bicycles bringing up the rear. The parade was mile and half long, and while space will not permit description of each feature, yet a brief mention of its striking features could not well be omitted.
 Miss Cora Delano as Goddess of Liberty" was handsomely attired in gown of white liberty silk with blue silk sash. Upon her head rested crown, surmounted by a tiny star, while just below in golden letters ap- peared the word, Liberty" The float was covered with bunting, and taste fully decorated with flags and moss The Colony" float was a perfect dream of beauty Miss Violet Arm strong as the United States" wore a gown of pale pink and blue, elaborately trimmed with stars. The crown of blue, with olive leaves of silver, com pleted the costume. Miss Attic Hughes as Cuba" wore a gown in two shades of orange, trimmed with gold cord and stars. Miss Frankie Blackman as Porto Rico" was attired in lavender with silver trimmings Miss Ruth Brown, attired in a cream tinged gown, with scarlet trimmings and gold, represented the Philippines As Hawaii" Miss Cheney wore a gown of pink and sea green, with scrolls of silver. The international float wasrepresented by Miss Ray Brown as Columbia" and Miss Beryl as Britannia The former wore gown of red and white stripes, with a tunic of dark blue and silver stars Miss Richardson was attired in a dark red skirt with silver corsage and robe of striped blue and red Other features were the float representing the battle ship Olympia, another representing the Maine
 At the city park the parade halted and an excellent literary programme was rendered. Col. William Herring as chairman of the day delivered a patriotic address that was certainly in harmony with the feelings of his audi ence. Senor Orfila and W. H. Barnes with equally stirring speech Rs. At the close the band played mar tial music while the crowd cheered itself hoarse for our country With hes glOTlOuS mlllUdry duQ udNdl ueIOeS.
 The fireworks display at the mili- tary plaza was fitting continuation to the glorious festivities of the day. By S:30 an immense crowd had as- sembled to witness the unusually bril- liant display of fireworks. There was an abundance of skyrockets, Roman candles, fancy wheels, etc., but the famous set pieces eclipsed all for beauty and grandeur, there were eight of them, two of which measured 14x30 feet. One represented the battleship Maine as she lay at anchor over tho mine. The other con- tained the pictures of Washington. Dewey and Hobson, each set in a gor Illuminated frame of colored lights. At the close six red, white and blue balloons were sent up trailing be- hind long string of colored lights | and rockets. The celebration was cer- tainly an exceptional one and clearly shows that for hospitality, liberality and patriotism Tucson can never be