The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-07
THE 4th IN JASPER.

The 18th In Jasper was ushered il
at o'clock in the morning by ih'
booming of artillery, and soul-siir
ring airs by the Star Band Til,
day was a beautifully clear one
with a good breeze stirring most o.
the time. By : O'Clock the people
from the surrounding country had
come in in large numbers. and The
houses generally were trimmed with
bunting and national flags. and
crowds on the street made an ideal
gala appearance.
When the first train arrived at
9:25 the A. q. L. W. star Band.
artillery, and carriages were on
Main street near the station. wait
ing the arrival Of the speakers.
visiting brothers, and guests. The
first carriage was occupied BY G.
NJ. w. T. ID. Neal, OF Frankton.
G.. X. Fred Baker, OF Evansville.
and Hon. W. I. ZenOr. OF Corydon.
Congressman from the Sd Indiana
district, followed by a procession Of
workmen. franklin lodge. Of Tell
City, being first, Guild lodge Of
Portersville. next and the Orwell
and Haysville lodges mixing with
their Jasper b'Oihers. The pro-
cession marched up Main street.
around the square and out 9Th
street, 10 Military Park, where a
large crowd had already gathered
The short time before dinner was
occupied in greetings OF old friends.
and introductions Of the visIt0Ts.
A good many families had brought
their dinners with them from the
country, AMI many pleasant dinner
parties were scattered under the
abundant shade OF the trees. The
ladies Of brother workmen mad also
provided abundantly, and two long
tables capable Of seating several
hundred were crowded with people.
waited on by matrons and misses
of workmen. The dinner was an
excellent one and seemed to be
thoroughly enjoyed.
Dinner over, Master Of Cere-
monies, w. :. Hunter. called the
Star Band ID the stand erected for
the speakers, where several selec-
tons were given, a. only the Star
Band can.
Then Mr.. Hunter introduced
congressman Zenor, who reminded
the people of the great events the
day commemorated, and the i'm
mense changes which had taken
place in regard TO it during the past
year, and Of the duties Of the peo-
pie to preserve their liberties IN
furnished.
General Manager McFall had .
provided no one to read the immOr-
tai Declaration Of Independence. 20
this inherent part OF independence
Day generally, was omiited-prOb-
ably because we are now in a war
with the Fillipinos contrary to the
Declaration-to compel them to
submit TO government WITHOUT.
THEIR CONSENT.
Grand Recorder Baker then read
an excellently prepared paper in re
gard 10 the Workmen. Ii contained
an amount Of statistical informa
ton, combined with practical
thoughts in regard to the benefits 81
the order. 1t should be published
for the ''good OF the order through
out the State. At its conclusion he
received applause and congratula-
tons.
After music by the band, Grand
Master Workman Neal spoke on the
imperative duty Of husbands and
parents to provide for their families.
and emphasized the advantage Of
the Workmen in thus helping them /:
His address was an eloquent and
logical one, and will be thought !
over by many VINO heard him.
Then jolly Andrea Eckeri sang a /.
German song and made a speech in
German, and caused those who en- I
uersiood German better than Eng
lish a good deal Of satisfaction and !
laughter.
BY this time supper was an a
nounced and dancing began, and
iron that on till = O'Clock wednes- &