Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-06-09
ANOTHER FLAG RUN UP.
"A handsome Flag Placed Over the
hridgeton Glass Works Monday
AfternOon-Patriotic
EXercises.


Another one of those numerous but
interesting patriotic flag raisings occurred
Monday afternoon at the Bridgeton
GLASS Works, in East Bridgeton. The
nag pole, 65 feet high, was situated in the
yard OF the office. The porch where the
speakers stood, was elegantly festooned
with flags and bunting.
AT o'clock the Independent Band
marched to the yard, followed by the
hope Guards. The opening prayer was
made by Rev. Sylvester Beach.
Inc nrst speaker was Hon, Isaac T
Nichols. Among his remarks he said
two millions of Cubans were for fonr
hundred years oppressed, and perhaps
this time they would have failed to throw
OH the oppressor but for the strong arm
OF the American Republic. He spoke of
the nag as the grandest thing on earth.
Music interspersed the addresses.
Inc next speaker was Rev. Chas. Elder
and Tor this occasion he was more than
overhoWing with the spirit of patriotism
he SAID: In the beautiful flower month
OF June We meet under a smiling sky to
raise a flag that is a beautiful flower
among the standards of the earth. The
flag has history in which it confers on
America aud Americans an undvipp
fame. The people are the nation and the
nation is formed of the trinity of nrin.
ciples. virtue freedom and patriotism.
Washington said, Virtue is the main
pillar OF the governmental virtue.' God
is in our national life. 1t was Gods
hand that took the stars from the bend
ing bosom Of the sky and placed them in
the glorious stars and stripes, never to
go out. The flag now floats as a protest
against tyranny on an American shore,
which is soon to be swept away forever,
and tle flag of patriotism will wave for
all timen
Rev. Sylvester Beach also spoke. His
remarks were out of the ordinary run of
patriotic speeches, but did not lack the
spirit of the true patriot. He was de-
cidedly humorous. AT the close of his
address, he proposed three cheers for the
noble heroes of the "Merrimac.n which
was sunk in Santiago Harbor. They
were given with great enthusiasm.
John Booblilz, in a few we'll chosen
words. presented the flag to the company.
Mr.. Nc Intyre received it with appro-
pirate remarks.
"Oid Glory" 9xlS feet, was then pulled
into position amid the shrieking of
whistles, cheering of the audience and
firing of the Guards rifles. The band
played "rhe Star Spangled Banner
Three rousing cheers for the flag closed
the ceremony.
w. W. Fox's String.
w. w. Fox has rented the Fair
Grounds track and the course has been
placed in fine shape for fast work. All
Mr. Foxs horses are working out we'll
and some fast time is expected. Yester-
day Lewis Fox drove three year old
by Santa Claus, in 2 81 flat, making the
half mile in 1.12. "Lottie Chief, by
"Pilot Chief' was worked out in 2.29 and
"Della f." the dam of both, in l.3l. This
makes the second time she has been
driven to sulky in two years. Today
"Volman," the fastest stud in the state
which has record of 154, is being put
into condition. Mr.. Fox intends to race
his fine string an extensive circuit this
season. He is also contemplating hold
ind combination horse and bicycle race
meet at the Fair Grounds about the
second week i'm July.