The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-05
BIGGEST 4tlsOF' I ] ]
A CENTURY,
The Weather Was Pleas.
ant and Everybody
Celebrated.

spirit noticeably increased. Hundreds Of
colored balloons wors filled with hot
air and allowed to rise and float across tina
heavens. Rockets and Roman candles
were sent upon their aerial journey, and
Greek fire Of various colors Illuminated
many homes. It takes the darkness Of
night 10 bring out the full glory OF fire.
works,you know, and accordingly the
greatest amount Of light and noise was
noticed after the sun had set I"
The city was red. white and blue " It'll
flags md banners. Public buildings.
business houses and private dwellings
displayed the 81 lars and stripes aud tho
stiff breeze made the floating bunting all
the more prominent.
AT WASHINGTON HElGH
The only observation Of the d that par
took Of public character was that of the
Washington Heights on tho trikngie be-
You'd Washington Bridge. Ten thousand
hear music by Hyatt's Military Band, ora
lions by ex. Congressman Handy and City
Solicitor Conrad and departed after wit
Messing the elaborate display Of pyro-
technics.the people have ever seen In their
own city.
OPENING THE EXERCISES,
The exercises were presided over by
Samuel H. Baynard who announced that
Bishop Coleman would make the invoOa-
tion. The bishop prayed as follows:
o, almighty and everlasting God, King
of Kings, and Lord Of Lords, Who fash.
toned the hearts of men and considered all
things In heaven and earth. and who in
the former time didst lead our fathers out
into II wealthy place, we humbly confess
our unwcrthiness and ingratitude, our
al yiolyo dvo
Thee to forgive and hive mercy upon us,
and to enable us henoeforth to remember
Thee more dutifully.
Accept, we bsseech Thee, our hearty
thanks and praise for all Thy goodness
and loving kindness throughout the whole
course of our national life.
Especially do we magnify Thy holy
name to-day as we remember tho unselflsh
patriotism and the unquenchable courage
of those who declared our independence
and the labors and sacrifices of all who, by
Thy guiding and sustaining arm, wrought
out the same so glOriously.
We, their children, ask Thy grace that
we may always approve ourselves u nation
mindful Of Thy favor and glad to do Thy
will.
Boss our land with honorable industry
sound learning, pure manners, md true
religion. Defend our liberties, and pre-
serve our unity. Save us from violence.
discord and confusion, from pride and ar
roganCe, from cOvetousuess and corrup-
ton, ard from every.evll way.
Fashion into one happy people the mul.
titudo brought hther out Of manv kin
dret1s and tongues. Endow with wisdom
and fidelity all who IRE entrusted in Thy
name with the authority Of government.
And here we pray Thee especially for the
President of the United states, the goyer-
nor OF the commonwealth, and the mayor
of Wilmington. Bless our Legislators, pro.
iectlng them from selfish motives nnd
prcjudices, and giving them the spirit Of
true and wise Craftsmanship.
Guard our brethren who are exposed to
the dangers Of war and grant US soon a
blessed peace. MAKO us mindful of others
rights aud generous in the judgment OF
their faults, that we may, while Gischarg-
ing our Increased responsibilities faith
fully DO gulltless of oppression, and far
from revenge and cruelty.
Accept our contrition, our thankfulness
ard praise, and vouchsnfe US what we need
ever making us a people fearing Thee and
working righteousness, through Jesus
Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
After the invocation no flag presented
by the B. +. Shaw Company was unfurl-
ed, being run aloft by William Lackey, a
Grand Army veteran. AS the folds grace
fully tluttered into the breeze five hun
dred small emblems tumbled through the
air to the crowd below, and ere gathered
rs souvenirs. A pretty OBJECT was made
by calcium light rays on tho stars and
Stripes projected by William II. Robin
son.
1.-The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
announced Chairman Baynard aud the
thrilling strains of this national hymn
wrro waited right and left by the ASSEMBLE
age, assisted by quartette from West
Presbyterian Church. directed by Profess
or J. H. Clymsr. Mr. Baynard then an
nounced former Congressman H. Irving
Handy us the first orator Of the evening.
His speech was brief, but interesting.
Mr. Handy at the outset remarked to
tho audience that they could Assist him
under the unfnvorable conditions by CIV
ing their attention. He said he came to
unite with all in saying they loved their
country, aud, although devoted to tho
principles Of the past, to dedicate them
selves anew for the principles OF the pres
ent The people Of every nation in the
world feel pride in their country. Saul OF
Tursus said no was citizen of no nlsan
city, and in like fashion wo want to be cit
icons OF no mean country, tho best in the
world.
Owe find fault with tho government in
our political diff rences," declared the
speaker, but the great fact romans that
under all parties, under all administra-
lions, 1T Ia tho best country in tho world,
tho best tho world eve. saw.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Handy's ora
ton Henry Il. Pickles, by requo,t, sang
columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" tho
audience joined in the chorus, and tho
band assisting.
West Church qunrtet,e than sang pa
triotio selection In manner. receiving the
applause Of tho gathering. The vocalists
werc Soprano, Mrs. l. C. Fritz; alto,
Mis-, Harriet Walthers; tenor, Professor
jacob II. Clymer; bass, l.. &. Fritz.
City Solicitor Conrad then was annoUn-
ced a. the next speaker, and he also made
brief hdlre S, culogizing America's
greatness, and pointing with pride to tho
part of Deawnreans i'll the country's his
tory.lnasing cpochs.
Mr. Conrad referred to tho new bounda-
rios of tho United States, saying it is but
tho beginning Of u policy that is likely to
take in tho whole world around lines
have changed, and now there is no dispo-
sition to twist the tail oil the British lion,
as in the pat. England and America
seem to DO invinciblo joined together, to
the nations Of the earth. Speaking of this
combnai ion of nations Mr.. Conrad also
recalled that there are combinations OF
capital, called trusts, and he believed ul-
tiinately that the trusts will be- hurnessel
and controlled for public good.
For various reasons, ho thought tho
combinations Of nations and capital arc
necessary AT p resent, but believed that
they will set in motion the machinery Of
distribution and will open for this coun-
try the "opon Il or.
lie quoted the declaration, that f'all
men are created equal and the same
doctrine prevails in the suggestion equal
rights for all. special privileges for none"
The old lines between the political parties
are worn dim and the nation Is entering
on limos OF economic politics. The people
are he power after all, and should make
govern nents do for them what corpora.
tons do for their stockholders.
In conclusion MIR. Conrad said no Ia re-
minded that 1t is becoming more and more
evident that government of the people, by
the people and for the people will not per-
i,h.
West Church quartet sang Tenting on
tho Old Camp Ground tho audience
Joined in he chorus, and after selection
by the band the formal exercises were
ended, Chairman Baynard proposed aeyo:e
Of thanks TO the singers, speakers and all
who in every wny assisted to ,Enko the
celebration n SUCCESS. This was heartily
responded to by all who wore within the
range Of Mr.. Baynard's voice.
THE DISPLAY.
Then came tho fireworks They were
under tho supervision of u committee COIN.
prising ElwOod Soudor Clarnece Green,
'ct,,ynrt Almond w n Gnndly n nd Wi.