The Washington times., 1901-07-04
ABLAZB WITH PATRIOTISM.
Enthusiasm UnbOunded for Ameri-
cas- Natal Day.
Celebrations of Sentiment in Hall
and Theatre. of Quiet GiOrifica-
tion i'm Country GIades, and of
Noisy Explosives Everywhere Else

the fathers of the nation adopted the Dec
iaration of Independence in Philadelphia,
and today the patriots of the Republic
which then and there had its birth will
commemorate that historic and never-to-
be-forgotten event
The manner OF celebration will depend
largely upon the inciinations of the ceIe-
brants, rather than upon their patri-
otism, which never knows any differ
ence of degree upon July I. For the
enthusiastic and demonstrative persons,
there are a variety Of methods for rejoic-
ing and remembering the day upon which
was blown the first blast which sounded
the death knell of English supremacy, and
it would be fruitless to attempt to enum-
crate them.
Those who delight to recount the deeds
CT valor and pay their annual tribute of
words to the Revolutionary patriots will
meet. and. while instilling patriotism and
love of country into the minds of the
younger generations. will tell Of the strug-
giles, trials and triumphs OF the fore
fathers, and recall the progress which the
country has made during the past CEN
tury and a quarter Many will enjoy the
day as one of recreation. in rest from
labor and the excessive heat, and in so
doing viii seek out cool and secluded
spots where they will have opportunity
for meditation.
For the ubiquitous small boy there will
be the inevitable firecraciker, toy pistol
with paper caps. torpedoes, and other
peace-desroying inventions, with sky
rockets, Roman candies spinning wheels.
and an array of pyrotechnics for the
night-in fact all the devices which. with
gunpowder and luicfer matches, will aid
in making a noise. With the liberal use
of all these Young America. the future
defender and protector of the nation If
need be- viii make merry upon the ami
versary Of the nations natal day.
1t will matter not to him if on the NOR
row there shall be a few blinded eyes,
shattered legs and arms. thumbless hands
burned fingers, and Scared and burned
faces Did not the sold!ery of '76 lose
all of these and many of them even their
lives TO achieve that which the boys now
enjoy2 Is it not this fact which makes
a celebration Of July 4 possible, and the
day wholly different from other days of
the year? So the Juveniles viii celebrate
in their own way, as VIII the adults and,
in fact the Oldest OF old people, too.
Local dealers in firecracker goods have
I this year laid in their usual supplies, and
for the past three or four days the de-
i
as ia other years. thus eyincing the fact
that the Fourth of July viii continue to
be celebrated as long as it recurs each
year as time moves on.
Generally, as heretofore. places of bust
ness viii be closed in observance of the
DAY. The departments of the Government
dismissed the clerks early yesterday af-
ternoon. in order to enable them to make
preparations for celebrating the glorious
Fourth.
The principal observance of the day win
probably be the exercises held at the Co
lunbia Theatre, at 10 o'clock. under the
auspices Of the local society Of the Sons
Of the American Revolution. Noble d.
Larner. President Of the organization VIII
preside. and music viii be rendered by the
Marine Band.
The Rev. Thomas s Childs, D. D.
chaplain Of the society will pronounce an
Invocation The colors viii be presented
by Compatriot Leon 7. French Viva
I'America" VIII be sung by Frank s
Pierce. after which Col. Edwin Is. Hay
viii read the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence. The Star Spangled Banner. and
our Glorious Banner VIII be played By
the band The oration of the day viii be
delivered by the Rev. Frank 81. Bristol
The prayer and benediction will be pro-
nounced by Rev Thomas 5. Childs, ID. D.,
preceded by America" by the band.
The Society of the Oldest Inhabitants
VIII hold their meeting as usual and there
viii be gatherings and exercises conduct
ed by other patriotic societies and organ
izaticns. although there viii be no general
formal exercises on the part of the city.
There will be but one mail delivery.
Among the attractions which Washing
4sf on
joying today win be races at Bvightwood
Park. Several trotting heats are 10 occur
Of which the feature event viii be
match race Tor 500 between the we'll
known trotters Knee Bang ana Tom john
son. There viii also be a pacing race and
a running race Of half-miIe heats. In the
last event such Weli-kaowu runners as
NIcFouso, Rough Rider, SapphO, and Clip
sey are entered and are sure starters.
As The entries for this particular event
do not close until this morning, many
more viii probably enter, SO that the field
viii DE large.
Special attractions viii be witnessed at
Chesapeake Beach. and arrangements
have seen made for ample and cJmfur-
table transportation facilities for all VINO
wish 10 go down 10 salt water for
days outing. Besides, there are means
Of diversion and pleasure Tor all IN the
shape Of bathing, boating, grabbing, ush-
ing. as well many other sports on land.
The Beach has abundant facilities for ac-
commOdating, without any discomfort,
all Of the thousands VINO VIII doubtless 90
there today
Mount Vernon today. more than ever.
viii be a place Of resort for sightscers
and pIeasure-seeker.. Many Will take this
occasion 10 pay visit 10 the home and
the tomb of the Father Of Ills Country,
and from there the trip is a short one
across the river To Marshall Hall on the
SLea mer Manchester. ard at this famous
river outing place there IS variety Of
aIuusements and means Of recreation.
Glen Echo Will also make strong bid
for large share OF the popular patron
age OF those who desire days recrea-
ton away from the heat and noise Of
the city streets. The character OF the
place attracts "a high-class element.
Special precautions viii be taken by
the Fire Department TO guard against
Tires today. All hremen. with the eXcep-
ti0u Of those absent on their annual
le-- .e. viii be required TO serve at their
respective fire houses from y o'clock this
morning until o clock tomorrow morn
ing
Chief Dutton VIII issue an order today
reducing the number OF fire companies
which now respond TO alarms. This
action viii be- taken 70 protect the horses.
The department fears that IN the event
Of many alarms tomorrow. the horses
will become exhausted. and the depart
Inent incapacitatcd. Three and four
engine boxes in the business portion Of
the city, viii today and during the pres
eut hot spell. call out only two companies
instead of the usual rumber Should the
alarm be given for q serious fire the
police officer in control VIII Immediately
sound q second alarm, and the addi-