Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-07-05
The POURTHOF JULY
Two Inches of Rainfall Could Not
Drown the Enthusiasm Of
Santa Fe.
MANY BASEBALL VICTORIES
Sports ON the Plaza-The Parade Took
Place This Afternoon There Are Many
Visitors in the 0ity-Several
Races.

the plans that had been so systematic
ally arranged to carry out the very
elaborate program in celebration of In
dependence day Several times the
clouds broke, inspiring the committee
men in charge with the hope that the
sun might appear, and that it would be
possible to give the street parade and
the long list of sports scheduled for the
entertainment of the great crowd of
visitors to the city, but each time an
other black cloud floated over from the
western horizon-and how it did rain!
The storm commenced Tuesday night,
and prevailed, with short intermissions,
till o'clock last evening. and then
there was so much wetness and the air
was so chill that it was decided to post
pone carrying out the program until to-
day. This action was regretable. but
the rain-drenched visitors quite appre-
ciated the fact that it was all owing to
the weather clerk and so made the best
of it. Those from the south and central
part of the territory felt the chill very
much, and many citizen loaned his
overcoat to some visiting friend. The
rainfall amounted to nearly inches.
SOME SPORTS.
However. between showers, the band
cheered all with it's frequent concerts,
and at the college campus were assem-
bled thousand people to witness the
baseball game in the afternoon. On
Tuesday the Albuquerque nine, under
the management of f. L. Washburn,
crossed bats with the home players and
put up an interesting game, which end
ed in score of 10 to q in favor Of the
Santa Fe boys. Yesterdays game was
characterized by many brilliant fea-
lures, particularly the pitching by Shaw
for the home nine, and the Albuquerque
boys played game and were exception
ally well-manned and gentlemanly, al
though it was plain to be seen that they
were up against fast nine. The score
ended 2 to 13 in favor of Santa Fe, Sou
sa. Of the Indian school, acting as UNI
pltC duu 6lNIH6 pCIlCSL ooiioioSLAoi w
all. While this game was in progress
another crowd was on the plaza laugh
ing over the scramble for the creased
pig. His pigship led about forty boys
and men merry chase, but was finally
captured and held by the ear by Tomas
Quintana. In the hose coupling contest
the team coupling match was won:
First prize, by William Mason and Geo.
Lugton, of Albuquerque: second prize,
Thomas Doffiemeyer and G. Padilla, Of
Santa Fe In the single coupling con-
test Mason won first and Lugton second
prize money for Albuquerque. Then 1t
rained again.
TO-DAY'S EVENTS.
From the presence Of the crowds of
strangers who flocked into and about
the plaza this forenoon 1t was evident
that most of the out-of-town people
who came in Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings had decided to stay and see
The finish. The sun rose clear and bright
and the day was typical of Santa Fe
weather. A plaza concert and ball game
entertained the people till noon. The
ball contest resulted 8 to 20 in favor Of
the home nine.
THE PARADE.
At 2 o'clock there was perfect jam
on the plaza thoroughfares to witness
the firemen's parade and enjoy the
sports. This feature of the program is
in progress as the New Mexican goes to
press.
The fire organizations made fine
showing. Over fifty uniformed men were
in line, and the hose cart. the ladder
truck and the chemical engine were
beautifully and artistically decorated.
Not so many took part In the flower pa
rade, the bicycle section having been
knocked out by the rain yesterday, but
there were several very handsomely
decorated vehicles in line. Hank Fisch-
er's trap, drawn by team of spanking
grays, driven by R. M. Hardinge. and
occupied by Misses Palen, Staab and H.
field, attracted much attention. The We
hicle was hidden beneath mass Of
evergreen and flowers, and every inch
of the harness was covered with pink
silk, making very artistic effect. Man.
ager. Sparks, of the water works, and
family, also drove carriage which was
elaborately decorated with evergreens
roses and honeysuckle. The prizes were
awarded: First, silver tea set to Mr.
Harding for Hank Fischer; second, q
Bohemian glass and silver fruit jar tc
Mrs. Wientge's little daughters, who
pulled flower cart Of their own deco
ration.
THE SPORTS.
Following the parade came the sports
In the ladder climbing contest, Johr
Straussner, of Albuquerque, won in 81
seconds; Richard Gutterman, secont
prize, Z seconds. Frank Crandall wal
an easy victor in the half-mile bicycle
race, and Charles Gildersleeve in the bi
cycle race for Juveniles. The result o.
other sporting events will be given ir
to-morrow's issue of the New Mexican
In the plaza this evening there Will ps
concert, address by Hon. A. L. Morri
son. reading Of the Declaration Of Inde
pendence, and fireworks.
D. A. R. ICE-CREAM SALE.
Mesdames Prince, Weltmer, Donizett'
Wood, and Thomas, assisted by Mis-
Atkinson and other ladies OF the d. A
R., have been having sale Of straw
berries, cream, Ices and cake under tn
portal OF the government palace sine
yesterday noon. The tables are beauti
fully decorated and the refreshment
have tickled the pslates Of great man
visitors. The proceeds Of the sale vii
go toward the purchase OF an elegan
silk flag for Sunshine Chapter, Daugh,
ers OF the American Revolution.