The Globe-republican., 1900-07-05

sun The crowds gathered IN the
city quite early and long before the
hour OF the parade the streets were
lined with people.
The parade was formed at about
eleven o'clock, and was in charge of
Captain Jere Shaw. assisted by Capt
D. L. Sweeny and Capt. Frank Chap
man. The line of march was fol-
lowed as indicated in the program.
The Dodge City band, in charge
of G. NJ Beeson, was in the lead. w
B. Rhodes had a finely arranged
wagon, in which the band was com
fortabIy seated. The splendid music
aroused the patriotic ire.
A group of bicycle riders followed
the band wagon, the bicycles having
been handsomely decorated with the
National colors.
The Fire company had turned out
in goodly numbers, and the hose-cart
was beautifully trimmed in red, white
and blue.
The Zimmerman Hardware Com
pany had large wagon, ON which
was placed some of the fine carriages
sold by this firm. A miniature draft |
IN the rear was an amusing feature |
of the float. Miss Alice Watson was |
IN charge of the wagon and was as
sisted by other young ladies.
Adam & Hulpieu's S furniture wagon
was finely covered with household
furnishing goods. Tt represented
their furniture store. Aunty STAINS
field and another heavy colored lady
occupied seats and gave some. good
music. Mrs. Stansfe1d was cheered
as the wagon passed III view.
II. w. Clough had one of his best
pianos placed on wagon and Miss
Clough touched the keys in artistic
manner.
Leroy Martins delivery wagon was
neatly adorned with the American
colors. Sheaths of wheat lined the
sides of the wagon bed. Miss Carrie
Martin vas kneadipg dough. and
gasoline stove would indicate that
she was preparing to bake bread.
This was capital advertisement of
Mr.. Martins business.
York-Key Mercantile Company had
a handsome carriage in line of par
ade. Miss Tarbox in charge.
The Bargain Store was finely rep
resented, and Master Locke did the
honors
J. f. O,Neal's milk wagon was ele- /
gantly titted up, and some young la
dies We're churning milk. The milk
bell toned several times, warning of ,
the approach of the milk wagon.
The Novelty and Racket Store had
Mr. Grobety's business. Like a body
Of voracious tourists, the Phenix band l
took possession of this wagon and
gave the proprietor the wink for his
pay I,
Now the Phoenix band was as fine
q lot of sports as ever devastated an {
ice cream saloon or played havoc at
a lunch counter. The young men :
were dressed in burlesque style, and
their disguise was complete. The
music, while sometimes charming, :
had a funeral strain, thus mixing
comedy and pathos in happy blend
The band was a great hit. J
A six-legged calf, the property of
r. T. Garner, followed next. The
calf has well developed legs, and the :
calf and extra legs are in thrifty
growth The calf is quite a curiosity
See all the paradei
Following close on the heels of the 7
calf was Ben Hodges Whether the L
calf and Ben were one IN the display f
we could not determine, but a large I
man was leading the calf and the !
crowd joined IN the belief that Mr.. !
Hodges was also one of the attrac- L
lions of the day. He walked in a c
quick step and kept in line with the
the procession As Fourth of July :
parader Ben Hodges was equal to 5
the sixlegged calf. 1t