Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-07-09

The damp weather Which set in about
the date of the Grangers picnic, over on
Union flat, last week, threatened to con-
tinue and invade upon Puilman's cele-
bration of 1.-the Fourth p-Fbut it didn't.
The weather clerk proved to in unus-
ual good humor, and for tie frst time in
many years the ''doings prepared for
the observance of the national holiday
were undisturbed by particle Of rain at
any time, in this vicinity It cleared off
nicely on the sd, and uoshowers fell I'M
til the 9TH. The weather was Ideal, III
fact, though trihe hot.
AS result of good westher the crowd
in attendance was very large some good
judges claiming it to be the largest that
ever assembled here. There was certain
ly "crush" of both people and vehicles.
Conveyances of every sort began to enter
the city from all directions at an early
hour Monday, almost before the echoes
of the heavy-booming sunrise salute of
IS guns had fully died away. The first
excursion train to arrive that from Mos
COW at 8.35 a. m.) had six carloads of
gaily -attired citizens and the Moscow
Military Band on board. Other trains
during the day helped tolincrease the at
tendance. By the time the parade was
due to march Main street, from the Arte-
sian Hotel east to and beyond the -four
ing mills, was packed with sight-seers,
with a large overflow on Grand and Al
der. Second-story windows along the
route were at premium, and even the
roofs of some of the buildings were util-
lied by spectators.
The parade was started from Stands
closely on time, and, headed by the Mos
cow band in handsome ilew uniforms, il
stretched east aloug Mains stir an undu-
lating line of brilliant3c There was
the local GAR. Post in the lead, as was
proper, with it's beautiful new flag; and
there came behind these nicely decor
ted float showing Red Cross field hos
and wounded. Uncle Sam, in full dress,
proudly guided the float bearing the rep
resentatives of the States--a galaxy OF
Pullman's bright young girls, on whom
the Goddess of Liberty miss Pearl Mil
ler) beamed radiantly from her elevated
throne. And there was float manned
by the Daughters of Rebekah, whereon,
for the first time, the public was allowed
to view the mysterious live goat of that
well-known order. There were a number
of very handsomely decorated private
carriages in line, that of Mrs. Gallagher
being especially noticeable, and which
was awarded the prize in that class. In
the center of the line Pullman's newly
organized cornet band made it's second
public appearance, led by Prof. Strong
and shared the musical program with the
Moscow boys. Although the procession
itself was not an Ger long one, it was a
really pretty feature, and was highly
commended by the spectators.
The exercises at the park passed off as
per published program, at close of the
parade. The time-honored Declaration
of Indignation" Tor Independence, as
you please was impressively read by H.
c. Todd. Patriotic music was inter
spersed by the bands. The orator of the
day was our former well-known towns
man, Hon. Thomas Neill, and his Grafton
was worthy of the occasion celebrated,
closely listened to by an audience that
nearly filled the shady park. Mr.. Neill
spoke as follows:
I" Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen :
We meet today to commemorate one of
the great events of the worlds history
the birth of the American nation. Not
indeed, to felicitate ourselves on the fact
that we live in the greatest nation upon
earth, but to draw from the lives and the
characters of the patriots of the past an
inspiration to enable us to do our part in
our generation, to the end that we may
transmit to posterity institutions which
will enable them to have greater bless
ings than even we enjoy. To-day we
should renew our allegiance and conse-
crate anew our best thought and endeav-
or to promote the welfare, the peace, and
the happiness of every citizen, without
regard to condition in life and without
fear or favor. We should pledge our
selves, one with the other, that in future
,ro nil L.. hoAAn. ..,n., hoAa1. GILL;. -