Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-07-06

OF Independence by Rev. II. d. Crawford.
which was exceedingly well read and was
received with deep attention by the
audience.
Next on the program was the Star
opangled Banner, sung by Mrs. S. w.
anderson, who was in magnificent voice
and who was loudly applauded. When
the applause subsidized President of the
Day, Jno. J. Carney, introduced the Ora
tor OF the Day, Hon. John L. Wilson who
was greeted with reclamation, which
showed that the ex-senator held a warm
place in the hearts Of number of the
audience. The senator spoke for about
40 minutes and was frequently interrupted
by applause, all seemed to appreciate his
courtesy in coming all the way from
Spokane to visit us, whether they agreed
with him politically or not. He avoided
politics as much as could he expected
from one who has made politics PROBES.
sion for many years, and gave some
wholesome advice to Americans, which if
followed would rebound to the benefit OF
the people generally. In dwelling upon
the subject of honesty he touched upon
the necessity OF honesty in the legislature.
the local application Of which was readily
grasped by the audience. At the close Of
his address the speaker was heartily
cheered by the audience.
After the grafton the audience, stand
ing, sang America, led by Mrs. S. w. An
derson, after which the people dispersed
to luncheon and to prepare for the sport
ing events Of the afternoon.
SPORTS.
The writer never attended an event OF
this kind where the sporting events were
pulled off so promptly according to pro-
gram as they were upon this occasion.
Every event marked on the program, ex.
cept the duck race-and foot race for
girls was substituted for that-came off
OH the time specified, for which Dr.. Paul
Smits is entitled to full credit. He pre-
pared the program and pulled off the
events, in such close succession that, from
the bridge jump at 1890 p. m. to the tug
of wal at O'Clock there was scarcely an
intermission. To the indefatigable efforts
OF DR.. Smits no small share OF the success
OF the celebration was due, and it is safe
to say that he was the most tired man in
Aberdeen yesterday. He acted clown in
the parade in the morning, managed all
the sports, ran in the hose contest in the
afternoon and made the fireworks display
at night. The shooting chutes' was a
novel feature and created much amuse-
ment as did the "molasses act" The
high lump and dive from Heron street
bridge by DR.. Seth G. Maker and j. Ell
lerby attracted great attention, as, in fact,
did every event OF the day. There was
no chasing long distances to witness the
sports, they all occurred within block,
so the people were not tired out running
about
The band stand was erected on the cor
ner of G.. and Heron streets and most OF
the events took place in its immediate
vicinity. A large number OF Indians
from the Quinault reservation and Will
lana Harbor were in town and enjoyed
themselves hugely. They were especial
" delighted when their team won tine S25
prize in the tug Of war.
The Aberdeen Fire Department broke
the record in the hose contest, pulling the
hose cart $50 yards, in saw dust street,
making connection with the hydrant and
turning on a stream OF water in 30 Sec
onds. anc The boys were sorry that none
of the neighboring towns were there to
compete with them.
The fire departments ball at night, like
all other features OF the celebration, was
grand success. The large hall was filled
With merry dancers, whose enthusiasm
lasted we'll along towards morning.
At9:3O D. m. the fireworks display, on
Harbor Heights, began with the explosion
Of 26 pounds OF dynamite. This was fol-
lowed by the most brilliant display ever
seen on Grays Harbor, touched of by DR..
SHIFTS and John Mayhall. Some OF the
,;oces were beauties, and could easily
have been seen from Montesano to West
mort. Taken all in all the people OF Aber'
deem have good reason to be proud Of the
celebration of the Fourth OF July, 1899.
The following is the list OF prize win
ners
Best decorated house, LIST prize, l. liar
ris e. Sons End prize, Emil Pfund. Hor.
RIFLES, LIST prize, Geo. McFadden; End
Prize, Alex Mcmillan; srd prize Frank H
Burrows. Log rolling, LIST prize, Chas'
Borden End prize, Fred Ladue. Bicycle
allow race, LIST prize, Ned Wood. Swim
ming, LIST prize, G. Woolsey; End prize
7. Elierby. Creased pole, LIST price, u
Woolsey. Shooting chutes, LIST prize, al
bert Blake. Eating pie, LIST prize, Ro!
Pack; End prize, Gus Nelson rotate "