The Globe-republican., 1900-07-05
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
"A Fine Parade and a Good Time. antey-
rupted by Heavy Rain at
O'clock.

Captain Clad Hamilton, the speak
er of the day, lead the procession.
In the rear, and dressed in the con
ventional garb of Uncle Sam and
Brother Jonathan were two boys, one
Master Roy NortHrup and the other
Master John Teeter. This was an
interesting feature of the parade and
attracted much attention
| Many buggfes and carriages followed
in the line of march, and upon the whole
it was believed that the parade was one
of the finest things of the kind eyer got
ten up in this city.
The line Of march was broken at the
Park grounds, where large number of
people had congregated and partook of
basket dinners. The shade of the park
was fine retreat from the heat and dust
| of the streets.
Before the hour of the speaking arrived
the park grounds We're filled with teams.
bnggies and people. Beeson's band
gave the crowd some fine music before
the meeting was called to order.
Rev. d. Mccormick opened the after
noon services with a prayer. He was
followed by Capt. Glad Hamilton, of To-
peka, who was introduced by Mayor
Summersby.
Captain Hamilton delivered an excel
lent address, but owing to the breeze he
was not heard by the entire crowd He
is pleasant speaker and INDUCED in no
rant 1t patriotic address, and
treated of the events before the American
people. Those who heard Captain Ham
iiton, speak of him in the highest man
ner for the able and patriotic speech
which he delivered.
a rain at 4 O'Clock interrupted many of
the sports, and a large portion of the
crowd had left the grounds previous to
the rain Many people remained and for
lack of shelter were ''drippiug wet
The sports and games part of the cele-
bration took place on the park track,
and were viewed by a large and apprecia
tive crowd. The track was rather heavy
for best work, but it is rapidly improv-
ing.
The result of the bicycle races was
rather a surprise. lobe Anthony win
ming the quarter mile dash very handily
Rob Rath won the half mile race and
Hartley Goodrich won the mile handicap
81. Beattie second, and Tobe Anthony
almost tieing for the position. Goodrich |
received 25 yards handicap, Beattie 200
yards and Anthony 25.
The Droncho race was n spirited contest |
and was won by VIII Gardner; John |
Madden second. Several simpromptu |
races were matched and run, which added |
greatly to the amusement of the day
The broncho busting contest was the |
star attraction, a good exhibition of /
this dangerous but attractive sport being
furnished by nearly half a dozen expert |
busters Elmer Scott was declared |
winner, James Crawford getting second /
money. Matt Incl also gave a fine exhi-
oition of riding.
a sudden down pour of rain interfered
With the closing games, several being
The prizes in the games were as fol-
ows:
Wheelbarrow race-Jess Gibson, 81 90;
rom Murphy, SOC.
Obstacle race-Jess Gibson, $50;
Geo. Bartlett. 81 90; Tom Murphy, soc
Boys Foot-race-H. Beattie, S1.00;
SEQ. Anderson, soc.
One quarter mile Bicycle race-Tobe
Anthony, s. 80; R. NJ. Rath, S1.5O.
One-half mile Bicycle racer. NJ.
2ath, So 30; Tobe Anthony, $3.50.
One mile Bicycle race-H. Goodrich,
800; II. Beattie, $3.50, L. Anthony,
81 70
Broucho race-WIl Gardner. 50 go;
Tohn Madden, Jr., S6.4O.
Broncho Busting-Elmer Scott, S11.4O:
lanes Crawford, S7.6o.