Amador ledger., 1902-07-11
THE FOURTH At JACKSON
Not Allowed to Pass IN
observed.
Literary Exercises, Foot Races, Don.
key Races, Barrel Races. ETC.,
and Dance at Night.

Inc um6-nOnored fourth OF July
was not permitted to pass in Amador
county without some recognition, and
to Jackson must be accorded the honor
of redeeming this holiday of holidays
from utter neglect. 1t would have ap-
peared incongruous to have celebrated
the 9th of Septem berthe anniversary
of the admission of California into the
Uuion-with great pomp and cere-
mony, and allowed the day of days
cherished and honored by the Ameri-
can people-the nations birthday-to
have passed by unhonored by the citi-
zens of Amador county.
There was nothing elaborate in the
celebration. The exercises were con-
fined to the afternoon. 1t was ex-
pected that open-air exercises would be
held, but this program was changed,
and the exercises were held in Loves
hall at ? o'clock The hall was we'll
filled, but not crowded; many of our
citizens having left for Paloma. ]. W.
Caldwell called the meeting to order in
d short address, followed by music by
the jackson band, after which the
Rev. Geo. H. Van Vliet offered prayer
Geo. "A. Gordon then read in his usual
effective style, the declaration of indie.
pendonce. The chairman then intro
duced the orator of the day, Hon. f.
L. Stewart, who gave brief, eloquent
and appropriate address, which vas
listened to with breathless interest
throughout. He spoke of the work OF
the founders of the nation, of the trials
and difficulties that were encountered
in enrolling the United States among
the list of nations, how the country
had grown and prospered. The ex-
pertinent OF a government by and for
the people had proved successful beyond
the utmost dreams of its founders
With increase of area and commerce,
and population, and influence as a
world power has come increased re.
sponsibility, but the nation would, in
the future as in the past, be found
equal to every emergency, and face
every duty in the spirit of progress and
human rights. The oration was well
delivered, and met with frequent ap-
plause. Mr.. Stewart is an easy, fluent
and graceful speaker. and every one
who heard him was impressed with the
conv viction that he is j man of much
mental force and ability.
af4 &
took place on Main street, in the pres
ence of crowd of spectators. The re-
suit of the contests for prizes was as
follows
Glove contest-Between w. Chinn
and v. Borro. The two youngsters
spared for a few minutes and created
damage to themselves. by throwing
pillows in the shape of boxing gloves
at each other. The contest was de-
cided a draw by the referee, Gus
Record, and the money, 81 90 was
divided equally between the two.
Boys foot race, under sixteen, for
s.. so, was won by Phil Roberts.
For the girls race there were no
entries, so a boys race, for those under
II years, was substituted. Dave Mat
tey succeeded in capturing the prize.
Sack race-SiX youngsters started in
this race; one half of them fell by the
wayside. The prize, $3.50, fell to the
lot Of Dave Mattley, the winner of the
preceding race
Barrel race-This was source of
lots of fun. Two barrels with the
heads knocked out were placed in the
course, and through these the contest
ants had to crawl. The scramble came
at the first barrel. Rugne managed to
reach 1t first, and scrambled through
without much trouble. Those behind
him, however, In their anxiety, pulled
the barrel into zindling wood. Rugne
won first prize, $3.50, and Dudley
Laughton second, 81.
For the donkey's race there were
two entries. V. Bonnefoy on the white
and Johnny Delahide on the dark nag.
The white won the money easily, $3.50,
with 81. 80 to the second.
Bicycle race-First prize So, second
81. Four started. Dave Oneto won
first place and Gus Record second.
In the evening a social dance was
given in the hall, by the jackson band.
The admission price was 81, and the
hall was packed with patrons, who
danced until between 2 and z O'Clock.
The financial end of it was In every
way satisfactory. The proceeds were
for the benefit of the band who gave
their services free during the day. for
the privilege of giving the ball at
night.