The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-04
TODAY In WICHITA
Two PicnicS in Parks, Ball and
Golf Games
BAND MUSIC GALORE
Day Will End with Grand Dis
play of Fireworks

Today. the 127th anniversary of the
signing of the Declaration of Independ-
ence Of the thirteen American colonies
is appropriately observed throughout the
country, and Wichita and Wichitans Will
DO their fun share in observing the ami
versary of this glorious event. Young
and old viii take part in the festivities.
July 1, 1776 was day Of joy and
noise. July 4. 1903, viii be its superior.
AS the news OF the signing Of the Dec
Iaratton Of Independence was spread over
The country citizens and soldiers Joined
In one mighty cheer and the batteries
In every division Of the army fred a sa-
lutte which reverberated among the hills
or the states and announced to the Brit
ish camped in many valleys that the
colonies had declared that they were in
dependent and were prepared TO defend
this independence.
Through more than a century and a
quarter this day has been designated as
q holiday which all true Americans
unite in observing as the day that r.;rk-
ed the beginning of a united nation.
The small boy began his celebration
last night, and also q few Of the older
ones There was an inccssant popping
on the streets until midnight. The real
roar will begin this morning about 6
O'Clock, and for eighteen hours there
will be no rest for the weary OF nervous.
There are few who viii heave a heavy
sigh this morning and heap deprecations
on the small boy and his frecrackers,
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tic and cover their heads. The small
boy VIII take delight in soaring his baby
sister out Of a years growth while the
father reads his paper and grins if he
while the fond mother wrings her
hands with distraction. II is not her boy
who disturbs the baby's sleep even if
he does set OFF cracker or two under
the cradle. but it is those bad boys who
are shooting hrecrackers out in the
street
Every one who can will 60 off on a
picnic party Of d few friends during the
day or spend the afternoon in the parks
BY dark almost every one Will be tired
out but ready 10 take a hand in shooting
fireworks or visiting spots where dis
plays are TO be made. The small boy will
be too tired TO take off his shoes when
night comes. but he will have spent a
glorious day.
All business houses viii close at one
o'clock. The postofiice viii be open from
$50 until 1890. The banks. dry goods
houses and all freight depots viii be
closed the entire day. Barber shops will
close at one o'clock as viii the clothing
and grocery stores. Some Of the drug
stores will close a part of the afternoon.
In Riverside Park . picnic under the |
auspices of Sanford's band will be held. |
The rain Of last night has settled the
dust and the grass viii dry in few
hours. The settees Of the entire park
have been moved to South Riverside and
every comfort Will be provided for. The
band will play on the streets during the
morning and in the park in the after
noon. There will be plenty of amuse- |
ments for young and old and plenty OF |
good music.
The following is the program of the |
day. beginning at o'clock:
Atusic-Sanford' band.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Burgess.
Invocation-Rev. \. E. Dubber.
Remarks on Declaration Of Independ- |
ence-Mrs. Burgesser.
NIusic-Band.
Song and impersonation Original com |
position)-AIiss Evangeline Burgesser; |
Audrey Sanford, clarionet accompanist.
Vocal Interpretation. Star Spangled /
Banner. Miss Jessie Southwell and |
Mrs. Bruce Griffith
Address. The New Patriotism
Geo. ". Hoss.
Nusic-Band.
Vocal Duet-AIiss Southwel and Mrs.
Bruce Griffith.
Following the close Of the platform
program. races and field exercises will |
be given. Races Of horses and auto,
mobiles VIII conclude the entertainment
The program for field sports is as fol- /
lows:
Boys foot race. First prize. $50 pair
of shoes: second prize. pair Of tennis
shoes. offered by Coombs. Moore & Co
Free or-au pony race. First prize.
boys riding saddle; second prize. riding
birdie. offered by Banner Mills.
Sack race. First prize, pair of pants;
second prize. boys hat, offered by
Holmes & Jones.
Boat race. First prize. bathing suit;
second prize. swimming trunks, offered
by Greenfield Bros.
Climbing creased pole. Prize. watch.
offered by G. NJ. Howe.
Tub race. First prize. 8 cash; second
prize. 81 cash. offered by Purity Candy