The record-union., 1899-05-27

doing before the Trustees were called
on to donate.
C. w. Paine said he had no doubt but
what the Trustees would give at least
$1,000 particularly since the funds had
been raised for the purpose by direct
taxation.
Mr.. Burners motion to restrict the
amount to be expended to $1,000 was
lost
H. B. White suggested that the volun-
teers of the war with Spain be invited
to participate in the celebration. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Invitation
On motion of c. w. Baker it was
agreed to allow the Secretary 500 for
his services.
E. H. Mckee moved to reconsider the
vote whereby Mr.. Bruner's motion, re-
stricting to $4,000, was lost. The mo-
ton, after a tiresome debate, was lost
c. W. Baker advised getting down to
work as soon as possible so as to in
sure as large an attendance as possible
He thought the parade should be MADE
the special feature of the day, to be
followed by literary exercises He also
advocated having fireworks at night.
J. N. Larkin had no suggestions to
offer.
c. II. Holmes thought japanese fire
works or balloon ascensions would be
in the nature of treat for children.
Dr. F. F. Tebbets moved that 1T be
the sense of the committee that there
be a parade, literary exercises and fire
works.
C. w. Morton advocated getting out
of the old rut, and not depend on
parade, literary exercises and hre-
works He suggested instead of par
ade, ETC., that a Dewey street fair be
made the feature of the day. He sald
it could be made extremely patrlotlc.
His idea was to take street-for IN
stance M, from Tenth to Fourth-and
fill it with tents and booths, free to the
public and occupied with interesting
features, punch and judy shows, ETC.
The fair, he said, could be advertised as
mardi grau.
Mr.. Turner denounced fairs or cir
cuses. He said bands playing The
Star Spangled Banner" would beat
circus music He considered that such
an arrangement would virtually lose the
identity of celebrating the Fourth OF
July.
Mr.. Morton said a fair would not de-
stroy the identity of the celebration, but
would enhance it.
Dr. Tebbets said nothing could so en-
thuse the people, particularly the chill
dren, as fireworks at night. A Fourth
of July without fireworks was no
Fourth of July at all. He did not be-
lieve in making the celebration mid
way plaisance affair.
c. w. Baker believed in fireworks, but
also favored an afternoon entertain
ment and thought the Chairman ought
to appoint a committee of five to look
after that feature.
Dr. Tebbets' motion-that there be
parade. literary exercises and fireworks
was carried.
Then Mr. Baker moved the appoint
ment by the Chairman of a committee
of five on afternoon entertainment.
w F. Peterson thought a Committee
on Entertainment, without modifica-
ton, would answer the purpose.
Mr.. Baker replied that only one en-
tertainment of the kind was anticipated,
and his motion was carried.
Colonel J. w. Guthrie moved that the
several subcommittee be instructed
to report some plan of action at the
next meeting. Carried.
On motion of c. H. Holmes, the name
of Secretary of State Curry was added
to the General Committee.
r. E. Kent suggested that some kind
of a sham battle on the river at night
would be a unique and appropriate fea-
ture. Referred to the Committee on
Evening Entertainment.
The committee adjourned to meet at
S D. m. "Wednesday next.