The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-09
THE FOURTH CELEBKArED.
A Complete success-Many Visitors From
Afar-A Grand Procession,

Afar-A Grand Procession
Early yesterday morning our citizens
were wakened by the firing of the
grand national salute. The town was
in gala attire, and 1t was but short
time until the streets were thronged
with people.
The grand parade started at 10 a. m.
led by Lieutenant Fl. Fl. Riddell, CHIEF
marshal of the day, accompanied by
several aides. The Arlington national
band headed / a;s divis;''. followed by
the newly orga ed militia company.
Then came carriages in which we're
the speaker of the day, mayor, presi-
dent of the commercial club, reader OF
the declaration of independence, school
board and several others. The liberty
car was in this division and was a
pretty sight to behold, for the little
misses were even more charming than
their elder sisters.
The second division was headed by
The Dalles brass band followed by the
George and Martha Washing ton float,
A. NJ. Williams & Co.'S. marines, draw
ing an immense cannon. Louie
Comini dressed as Turk marching
along side of his son, who was driving
his billy goat which was hitched to a
wagon, came next, and attracted quite
q lot of attention. The Times Noun
taineer had arranged very attractive
wagon with press in it, and during
the procession Joe Heroux, tie press
man, printed and distributed dodgers
to the crowd along the streets. Mays
& Grove had beautiful buggy placed
on top of celebrated Rushford wagon
drawn by two large horses.
The third and last division was led
by the Dufur brass band and consisted
mostly of the different fire companies.
Chief Cunning, foreman and first as.
sistant, followed by the Jackson
Engine Co. and the steam engine,
came next. Then came the Colum mbia
Hose Co. with their carts, followed
by the East End Hose Co. and the Mt.
Hood Hose Co. The Juvenile hose
team was in this diyision and was a
very attractive feature.
From Second street the parade
moved up Union to the new school
house, where the formal flag raising
took place, during which the Dalles
band played the "Star Spangled
Banner" When old glory futtered to
the breeze Mayor Nolan stepped to the
front of the balcony and suggested
three cheers, which was Immediately
taken up aid the hills responded with
the echo. The chorus led by Prof.
Lundell then sang 1.-THE Flag With
out Stain," which ended the morn
ing exercises. In presenting the flag
to the district, Hon. John Michel de-
livered most pleasing and patriotic
address that was beautiful tribute to
the stars and stripes, and the response
by Chairman Adams was happily
worded and we'll received.
At 1:30 p. m. the plug ugly parade
took place from the Wasco warehouse,
led by the Dufur band. In this pro-
cession numerous Indians took part
and all went to the Academy park.
The Arlington band opened the ex-
ercises at the Academy park by render
ing a selection, after which Rev. Jos.
DeForest pronounced the invocation.
After the chorus sang "Columb bia the
Gem of the Ocean" the declaration Of
independence was read by Mrs. Maud
Eddon in very able manner. The
"Soldier's Chorus" was next, after
which Hon. Wallace McCammant was
introduced by president of the day,
Capt. John w. Lewis, and de-
livered stirring Grafton which
was appreciated by all. The
chorus then sang s"Remember the
Maine." after which the general as
sembly joined in singing America. :"
I ne races came next and were quite a
drawing card. The sidewalk and
street in front of the academy being
blocked with onlookers. The bicycle
parade failed to materialize, but the fire.
works compensated for people staying
up for they were grand. This ended
the days sports and from the number of
visitors, appearance of the people, the
committees that had the affair in hand
can be congratulated, for the celeDra-
tion surely was flattering sue, ess.
That the celebration was a marked
success in every particular cannot be
denied by anyone who was in attend
ance. and to the various committees
who had the management in charge
much credit is due. and too much can
not be said in praise of Capt. John W.
Lewis, chairman of the executive COM
mittee, on whom the entire supervi
sion of the arrangements for the cele-
bration devolved. For two or thee
weeks Capt. Lewis devoted his entire
attention to furtheripg the interests of
the celebration, and very nobly did be
perform the labors that devolved upon
him. To him more than anyone else
did the success of the celebration de-
pend, for it was owing to his rare ex
ecutive ability that every detail was
looked after, and nothing was left un-
done. However, Capt. Lewis was ably
seconed by the other members of the
executive board, and he duly apDre-
ciated thier valuable assistance.