Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-07-06
The PIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT,
The Closing Scenes of a Three Days Oele-
bration.

UTdIlOu,
After a celebration of the nations
anniversary covering practically three
DAYS the festivities closed at 10 o'clock
last night and even her the great
throng of people in and about the plaza
appeared reluctant to call a halt. In
deed, the tiremen kept it up till mid
night, for after the pyrotechnic display
they all assembled at tiremen's head
quarters to talk owe the events of the
celebration, tap three big freezerS of ice
cream and enjoy a jolly smoker. Every
body had gone home pleased, and that
was gratifying enough to put the fire
boys in good humor.
There was a large crowd of people in
the plaza to hear the concert of patriotic
airs. Much attention was given
when VIM. II. Pope read the Declaration
of Independence. Then Hon. A. L.
Morrison spoke. delivering n of the
happiest Independent day addresses,
not so long as to tire his listeners, as
was ever given on this historic ground.
After speaking in eloquent terms of the
founders of this nation, the Declare
ton of Independence and what that
declaration has meant and means to
the world today, Judge Morrison ad-
dressed his remarks to the wonderful
progress the United States had made
in the past few years, its flag encircling
the globe in the interest of liberty,
civilization and Christianity. He was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Nor did he forget to say a hearty good
word for the brave fire boys, eXtolling
their deeds of heroism and touching
upon their usefulness, urging business
men to ever deal generously with the
ire-men. This sentiment also met with
hearty applause.
The outgoing trains last night and
this morning were crowded with pas
sengers returning to their respective
homes after a visit of three to five days
in Santa Fe, and without exception the
! people said they had been highly enter
tanned and had enjoyed themselves
despite the rainfall On the 4th. The
citizens of Santa Fo contributed liberal
~ to aid the tiremen to prepare THU
celebration, and certainly they have
been in one way or another well repait
for their generosity, for at least 50t
visitors were thereby induced to come
here and remain three days, and thu
result is new friendships, business
new ties of every sort that will redouno
to the benefit of Santa Fe.
The sports which took place late yes
terday afternoon were witnessed by
large and enthusiastic crowd of spec
tators. In the ladder climbing contest
there were j. ii. Straussner, of Albu
querque; R. Gutterman, M. Duran
Henry Pacheco, Nazario Alarid as con
testants, and the first prize went tt
Straussner, the second to Gutterman
time, SIX and 7 seconds.
In the wheel race for adults the
prizes were won by Frank Crandall
first; r. Gutterman, second. Boys
bicycle ace resulted: Charles Gutter
mar first. Charles Gildersleeve second
For BOYS under IL wears, the whee
contest resulted in Albert Clancy tax
ing first and John Gutterman seconC
prize.
There were nine contestants in thu
100. yard foot race, which was won by
Lynn Shirk, Gregory Padilla second
Harry Chapman won the burro ace
and Andres Romero won the sack ace
A great deal of amusement was afford
ed by the Indian races, the squaw race
in particular. The fat mans vince
race was won by Henry Pacheco, who
beat Antonio Alarid.
If you want good meals go to tne
Ron-Ton.