Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-07-06
JULY: J URTH!
CARSON ENTERTAlNS FER
VISITORS.
Hon. Key Pittman Delivers q
Fine Grafton. Mss Ada
Hayden Reads the.
Poem

There was no hitch in the way Car
son entertained her visitors on the
Fourth. She had the glad right hand
outstretched all day and all night and
showed what the Capitol City could
do when it arose to the occasion.
Reno was on deck with between
three and four thousand strong. The
old Comstock poured down it's popu-
lation upon us and the counties Of
Lyon and Douglass was largely N
evidence. Tonopah did itself proud
for it sent the orator of the day and
a striking feat hat won the first
prize.
Carson has a right to feel more
than satisfied with the magnificent
attendance from her sister cities.
They responded splendidly and next
year when we return Reno's visit we
will have to about depopulate the
town to do it right
The parade was headed by the Gov
ernor mounted on a coal black charger
and all his staff were similarly mount
ed
When it comes to a striking figure
on horseback Governor Sparks abso-
lutely lays over everybody. One can
see from glance that his skill as a
horseman comes from the South The
ease and grace and the superb hand
ling of his animal elected nothing
but admiration.
His staff were also commended for
the fine showing they made.
There followed the Virginia City.
militia and Goddess of Liberty and
float representing the states of the
Union. The Queen and her Maids of
Honor. A splendid float from the IL
dian School representing the industries
taught there a striking float repres-
enting Tonopah, the Order of Eagles,
floats from the public schools, officers
of the day in carriages and numerous
private conveyances handsomely dec
Grated with flowers. The parade was
we'll managed and marched in good
order throughout.
The music was effectively rendered
by the Nevada State and Indian school
bands
The Literary Exercises.
The literary exercises took place a,
the west porch of the Capitol Dr.
Stubs of Reno acted as President of
the day, handling the position with
his usual dignity and good taste with
we'll chosen remarks in opening the
ceremonies and introducing the featur-
Miss Gray Davis looked charming
as the Goddess of Liberty seated upon
the throne occupied the day before
by the Queen of the Carnival. The
Queen, occupying a lower seat.
E. G. Mulcahey acclaimed the
Declaration of Independence in his
best style and held the vast audience
and won their applause.
The Poem.
Miss Ada Hayden recited The Rep
ublics Birth" by Hon. S. P Davis, in
a very graceful and spirited manner
by her fine defamation.
The Grafton.
After the singing Of the Star Spangiej
Banner by the Choir the President
introduced the Orator of the Day, Hon
Key Pittman of Tonopah. He was
received by round of applause and
spoke as follows:
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentle
men,:
This is a day when every American
citizen should lay down the burdens
of life, and with the patriotic senii
ment the occasion inspires, give praise
to our institutions and government.
1t is mete and appropriate that we
show respect for the great and fear
less deeds of our forefathers, on thi:
the anniversary of the memorable da>
on which they signed our immorta
DecldIdllOl vi SpCuuCHSC.
1t is glorious opportunity to en-
courage and perpetuate that patriotism
that has maintained our government
against foreign foes and internal dis
sentions and made it the creates
nation on earth.
How deeply and sincerely the womel
and men of Carson feel and respec
this glorious day is most gloriousi.
manifested by the magnificent assem-
blage of beauty, wit and wisdom; tn
the wonderful electric illumination o
YOUR city, which has never been &c
ualled on the Pacific coast, ana Tn
beautiful decorations Of your street
and buildings.