The age-herald., 1899-07-04
HOW WE'LL SPEND
 GLORIOUS FOURTH BarbecueS, Picnics and Fire
 works. RACES AT SMITHS PARK Will Be the Star Attraction-P Printers Union Will Have Its Annual Bar becue at Hawkins Springs
 Programme at Lakes

and twenty-third anniversary of the De- claration of Independence and in contem- plating and rejoicing over the achievements of the American arms during the past four teen months in planting the banner of lib- erty over the downtrodden people of Cuba. Porto Rico and Hawaii While the celebra- tion in this city will not be as pretentious as in some cities. it will be none the less patriotic, for the events of the past year have made the birthday of liberty again the common inheritance of all the people of the United States.
 The war with a foreign foe has almost wiped out the sectional lines and the small boy of the south will today explode his fire-crackers with the same vehemence as the small boy of the north, and shout him. self hoarse in giving vent to his pent up enthusiasm. The name of Dewey, Schley, Sampson, Hobson. Wheeler and other he- roes will be sung in unison with the name of Washington, while the strains of Dixie and Yankee Doodle will be merged into a melody of music, that will stir the souls of liberty loving people.
 VIII Be n Holiday
 The banks and all government offices will be closed and the post office will observe holiday hours. At noon many of the lead ing merchants will close their stores and the afternoon especially will be devoted to celebrating.
 A number of business houses have been handsomely decorated, while the stars and stripes every where to be seen. A handsome new flag was yesterday unfurled to the breeze in front of the government building and its tripht colorc hasnolra tba coming Fourth.
 A number of attractions are on the pro- gram and it is needless to say that the peo- pie will enjoy themselves to their hearts content.
 Mayor Drennen has issued an order per hitting fireworks to be discharged outside of the fire limits, which are practically bounded by Seventeenth street, Fourth avenue, Twenty-third street and Avenue D. and many dollars will be sacrificed on the altar of patriotism.
 Races at Smiths Park
 The star attraction of the day will be the horse races at Smiths park under the auspices of the Birmingham Riding and Driving association, beginning at o'clock. inc races will be purely tests of speed be- tween the best horses of the city, and will be conducted upon the highest plane of sportsmanship. No gambling will be al lowed and the best of order will be pre- served Many ladies will be in attendance, and the leading events promise to be ex citing and interesting. The following is the programme:
 L First race, three-minute trot-F. H. Gaf- lford's gray mare Lady, R. Fies bay mare fHelen B.
 Second race, three-minute pace-Captain J. B. Morson's bay gelding J. M. C., Henry Hoy's> roan. mare Cuty Kelly. Third race, 2:50 trot-R H. Drummonds sorrel gelding Faultless, J. B. Harris brown gelding Blue Jacket. Fourth race, free-for-all running race to be run between heats of first trotting race Jack Watson's sorrel .gelding Ogden, R. w. Gayles bay gelding Bay Boy, Sam Doran's sorrel gelding Diamond Dick, Will liam Belmeyer's brown gelding Fud, George Phillips gray gelding Trooper Deer.
 Fifth race, pony race, for not over 14la hands, to be run between heats of sec ond race-Jim Evans bay mare Little An nie, George Phillips gray mare Nellie Gray, Henry Ruddas bay mare Hip Shot,
 Sixth race-Mule race.
 The judges will be F. Y Anderson, J. F. B. Jackson and J. w. Milner.
 Starter-George Phillips.
 Timekeepers-Leon Friedman and John R. Hornaday.
 Al AIhsa Edke
 A number of splendid attractions will be offered at East Lake, beginning in the af- ternoon and continuing until after the regu- lar performance at the Park theater.
 Beginning with grand concert the after noon will be taken up with athletic con- tests swimming and boat races and other sports. At o'clock Professor Mansill a high wire artist will give an exhibition on wire stretched across the small lake.
 At o'clock the regular performance in the theater will take place, with Chapman and Warren and a good company present. ing a splendid farce comedy. At 10 o'clock Professor Mansill will give a second exhibition on the high wire.
 Preparations have been made for hand ling large crowd, and a quick schedule will be kept up until a late hour. Printers at Hawkins Springs
 The annual barbecue of Birmingham Typographical Union No. 104 will take place at Hawkins Springs on the Birmingham and Bessemer dummy line, and the printers and their friends will enjoy the day in it's true spirit
 Many invitations have been issued and @ large crowd will no doubt be present. The pavilion and grounds will be decorated with flags and bunting and dancing will be one of the many attractions. Avondale George A. Custer Post No. 1, Grand Ar my of the Republic, and George H. Thomas Camp No. l, Sons of Veterans United States of America, will have picnic with their families and friends at Avondale Park. Patriotic addresses will be delivered by members of the two orders, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence will be the feature.
 Lakeyiew Park The Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Southern railway shops will spend the day at Lakeview park where there will be many attractions Athletic contests, con- sisting of foot races. boat races, three legged races, and other contests will make up the programme. number of prizes will be awarded.
 North Birmingham Park Some strong attractions will be offered the public at North Birmingham park to- night where there will be a splendid ex- hibition of fireworks and a grand prome- made concert by Memolis band. An or- chestra will furnish music in the pavilion for dancing.