The Alaska prospector., 1903-07-09
The Eagle Screamed.
And Everyone Enjoyed the Days Entertainment. How 1t
 Happened.


 and gone, hut it will long remain in the memory of those who were fnrtunate enough to be in Valdez July 4th, 1903.
 The town was in gala attire and the people also; the day even woke and remained in condition to take part in the festivities; and our board of aldermen saw to it that the streets were in perfect con dition.
 At about one o'clock the local brass CD band in full uniforms, (they appeared to be filled) assem- bled on the corner of Mckinley st. and Keystone ave-, and were there joined by all who were to take part in the parade. The procession led to the Keystone wharf, where the steamer Perry landed a force of soldiers from Fort Liscum, invited to take part in the days events. The visitors were escorted through the town, occupying the head of the line. Mir. k. Cameron, with his shoot organ led the band which did nobly barring slight pause to clean out of the large brass horn about a quart of dog feed, which mischieyous boy had dropped into it.
 Among the notable features of the parade was fac simile of the style of locomotive to be used on the Valdez Rail Road. It is of 12-dog power, and shows great shill in construction. It was never given a trial until placed in the parade, and then the only defect found was that the smoke was a little crooked. The screw top was taken off the headlight for this special occasion. After the parade the engine and tender was sold to w. $. Amy, one of the directors of the road, and will be kept as a model for future use.
 A very exciting feature of the parade was performed by Jamesey McHieski, who, with the permission of Whitley, the owner, entered the slaughter house corral and selected the largest and fiercest wild bull. In an incredibly short time he re- duced him to submission, and in the garb of a Spanish toreador rode him fearlessly in the procession.
 After the parade the entire popu- lation of the town crowded along both sides of Mckinley street to witness the sports. The first event was the egg race by girls, 50 yards; there were s entries, ranging from 5 to 10 years, and some of the eggs were evidently of the same age. At the word ''go" off they started, each trying to reach the goal and save the egg, but before the tape was reached there was enough egg juice spread along the trail to give a hungry musher from Nizina a good breakfast. Miss Lucy Codiga got first money and Caroline Kelsey second.
 The boys sack race was humor- ous and after many falls was won by the Hazelett brothers. Calyin receiving first, and Craig second: out of 9 entries.
 The 1OO-yard dash had three en- tries, all soldiers, and was won by Nero No record broken.
 The wheelbarrOw race with five entries was closely contested, but Charley Crawford came in for first and Rotterdam for second money.
 For the broad jump there were six entries, all soldiers. Nero got first money on jump of 14 feet, mad second money went to Cossett for 13 feet II inches.
 The sidesplitting event of the day was the pie eating contest. Six boys entered for the pies and the money. The first few mouthfuls were easy, but after that it was a stufiing match, and as some of the pies were made of blackberries, the smeared faces presented to the au- dience were enough to make any