The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-05

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messed by multitude that far out
numbered any previous exposition
crowd.
The number of visitors at the grounds
in the middle of the day was estimated
at 100, 900.
The parade at the exposition grounds
was made up of all of the attractions
of the Midway, and was witnessed by
thousands who congregated along the
| Midway and the bluff tract. The pa
| rade was different from any other pa
rade ever seen in the west. There were
| people from the most remote parts of
the earth, all of whom were costumed
in the garb of the countries from which
they came. The exposition chorus sang
The Red, White and Blue"
City of Mexico.
City of Mexico, July 5.-The victory of
Admiral Sampson was celebrated by the
Americans and the greatest rejoicing
manifested The American club was
crowded with ladies and gentlemen
when the confirmation of the victory
was received. Minister Clayton kept
open house to receive his enthusiastic
countrymen.
AT Louisville.
Louisville, KY, July 5-The national
holiday was more deliberately observed
than ever before in the Falls city. AS far
as business was concerned this was
dead city. Merchants who had never
given their employees an entire day
were swept along the general current,
and their stores We're barred tight
There were celebrations of every kind
and description.
More fireworks We're sold than during
any previous time in the history of this
city. At the parks the crowds listened
to national airs and cheered themselves
hoarse when local orators referred to
Simpsons glorious victory, and the
achievements of Shafter and his gallant
followers.
AT Seattle.
Seattle, Wash, July 5.-The feature of
yesterdays celebration was the partic-
ipation of a regiment of Canadian mi
litia under the command of Colonel Ed
win Gaylor Prior and about 1000 citi-
zens from Vancouver and Victoria, B.
G.
The Canadian troops, numbering $50,
occupied the place of honor in the pro-
cession which passed along streets pro
fusely decorated with the British and
American flags to the cheers of the
crowded streets.
The bands responded by playing the
RED, White and Blue" and other
American airs. It was the first time
since 1914 that British armed force
had invaded American soil and the oVa-
ton rendered was as spontaneous as it
was enthusiastic.
Canadians Cheer For Mckinley.
Burlington, VT, July 5.-A grand ova-
ton was rendered the 500 visiting
Canadian troops from Ottawa yester-
Ody. MANY thousands OF people well
coined them on the route of march
which was prOfusely decorated with
flowers. The English and American
flags carried side by side in the march
ing column were continuously cheered.
When Colonel HeathwOOd, commanding
the visiting troops, called for three
cheers for President Mckinley the en-
thusiasm was unbOunded. This was
followed by the Burlingtonians and
Canadians cheering most Justify for
| Queen Victoria. Adjutant General
AyIemode of Canada, and Adjutant
General Pec4A of Vermont, rode together
| at the end of the column. The troops
were led by the adjutant general of
| Canada, when rendering the mayor of
Burlington marching salute at the
closing of the parade.
AT Baltimore.
Baltimore, July 5-Independence day
was celebrated here by flag parade in
which nearly S, 600 marchers took part
and a patriotic demonstration in the
park in the afternoon in which many
thousand participated.
First in 50 Years.
Mobile Ala. July 5.-For the first
time in thirty eight years, Mobile pub
Ideally honored the Fourth of July. She
did it unanimously and with her whole
| soul. The city was decorated, business
| was entirely suspended, all the munich
pal officials and civic societies turned
! out, and bands of music, flags and con-
fusion of fireworks made a, tremendous
/
| vile square, where Orations on our re-
| united country and our army and navy
| were applauded enthusiastically
All Joined in singing America" and
| 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
At ViCksburg.
Vicksburg, Miss, July 5.-For the
| first time in thirty-six years, Indepen-
! dence Day was generally observed in
| Vicksburg While there was no set
! programme, the entire population, white
| and colored, united in observing the
/ day. Business houses and offices were
! closed, as well as all public offices. A
( detachment of the Warren light artil-
| lery, fired salute of 101 guns and brass
/ bands played national and patriotic
| airs. Last night there was a prOfuSion
! of fireworks and a big demonstration
in the court house square.
Everybody Yelled at Memphis.
Memphis, Tenn, July 5.-The glorious
| Memphis. All the courts, banks, and
! exchanges were closed and the day was
given over to the pleasure seekers.
A Dewey Uncle Sam" celebration
was held at Jackson Mound park in the
afternoon and when the news from
| Santiago reached the throng cheer after
cheer rent the air. Everybody yelled
for Dewey, Sampson and Shafter.
An admiraPS salute of ID guns was
fired in honor of Admiral Sampson and
his victory at Santiago.
LITTLE TO RESIGN.