The Washington times., 1903-07-04
Admiral Dewey Intro
duced to Cheering
Thousands by Com
missioner Macfarland.
Secretary Moody Flo
quent---In invocation De-
llvered by the Rev. DR..
D. j. Stafford.
Bang, bang.

Bang bang,
Thus briefly. but with emphasis was
another Fourth OF July ushered into sx-
istence this morning. and thus is another
birthday OF our nation celebrated. One
hundred and twenty-seven years ago to-
day the Declaration OF Independence
went into effect. the great document that
was destined TO free the American people
was made ccyspIete. and that night the
bell in Independence Hall proclaimed
liberty throughout all the land.
True TO that sentiment expressed so
fearlessly by our forefathers the Ameri-
can people hold this day in cherished
memory. 1t is the day the old become
young. the day when law is laid aside
and rules of order forgotten. the day
when the nations patriotism is released;
in fact. 1.-The day we celebrate"
A Day of Patriotism.
Washington. as is its custom. began
its celebration when the hands of the old
hall clock had barely slipped across the
line Of midnight. and the din is still
incessant. The quiet shaded streets and
the well-kept lawns which have lived
in silence for year are today Uttered
with the crimson earcasses Of myriad
firecrackers, and the homes OF the rich
and poor alike echoed and re-echoed with
the shouts of children. and their peals
OF merry laughter.
The day began perfectly. a cloudless
sky being the benediction OF the Al
mighty. whose supreme wisdom guided
our forefathers a century and a quarter
ago. The local celebration was OF par
tieular interest. being the first time the
District of Columbia has ever invited the
citizens OF the National Capital TO join
hands in the observance OF the day Ths
parade. which preceded the pulls meet
ing on the northeast lawn OF the White
House. awoke the latent patriotism in
! many hearts. patriotism ably and fully
/ gratified by the eloquence and sentiment
/ of Americas noblest sons. and the en-
yoy OF our sister republic. France.
France Joins Hands
/ u ltdNuAC VI NuC -.clCmOUl OIL
the White House lawn was tbs prosense,
in the capacity of the orator OF the day,
OF Monsieur J. j. Jusserand. French am
bassador TO the United States. a the
very words of NJ Jusserand. IL was q
ceremony with which / am. beyond
words. proud 10 be associated
! The circumstance was impressive.
| With a background of the White Hcuse,
! the executive home of the American na-
tion. fanked on every side by msn Who
have helped maintain the supremacy Of
the American people. and by the army
and navy that stand ready 10 uphold It's
honor against the powers OF the world
/ stood this amiable French patrIot. bound
TO this country. not only by the ionds OF
/ sympathy. but b. the closest Of ali lu-
] man ties AN American wife.
/ His introduction was greeted by .
series Of welcome cheers that reflect
proudly upon those who formed that
audience. and who so truly expressed
the sentiment of the nation. AT the con-
clusion of his eloquent address the
strains OF the 'Marseillaise" again
wrung applause from the crowds and
tAlcAASu AIOm ala paris "a hhc SAoNA3@
cries OF Long live the two republics"
The scene was by far the most impress
sive OF the day.
Organizations in Line.
The parade. ss is usual with such az
fairs in Washington. was conducted
faultlessly and passed in review before
its grand marshal. Cen S B. NJ. Young,
AT Eighteenth and l Streets northwest.
General Corbin. as chairman OF the ceza-