Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-06


orally understood connected with the his
tory of the Declaration Of Independence,
Mr.. Rosewater made a brief but eloquent
appeal for a purer more untrammeled and
intelligent ballot He sounded note of
warning against the invidious encroach-
ments of gigantic trusts upon our political
freedom and stated that to large extent
the people OF our fair republic were now
unconsciousy enslaved to this serpentine
power which by stealth was manipulating
and controlling our primaries, county, state
and national conventions In conclusion
he said that he had perfect confidence in
the American people and that In the course
of time they would do with the ballot what
was done with the sword and gun in 1861
to 1865, and the nation would be forever
free from the thraldom of trust control
AUBURN. Neb, July 5.-(speciaI This
city held the largest and best celebration
yesterday in several years. The amuse-
ments were good. A ball game was played
between South Omaha and Stella, South
Omaha winning by n score of 3 to l. II
was considered one of the best games that
had ever been played on the local diamond.
There were also three horse races, two trots
and one free-for-all running race The
weather was fine all day until about IL
clock, when a heavy rainstorm came up
thereby forcing good many people to re-
main in the town the rest OF the night.
SUTTON, Neb., July 6.-(Special. )LThe
program of exercises for the Fourth was
rendered in sutton's fine park, consisting
of an Grafton by Hon. Charles Sloan of
Fillmore county, reading of the Declaration,
etc. In the afternoon a game of base ball
was played between Sutton and Shickley
the former winning Races later and fire.
works closed the occasion.
GENEVA. Neb., July 5.-(SpeclaI Tho
Fourth passed off quietly, many going TO
Exeter and some to Bruning. few &C
cidents happened probably the worst being
little Charlie Burnett burning his eyes with
powder. 1t is not known yet how seriously.
and John, the 6-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs Bat Kohler, having his hand badly
torn by the explosion of a dynamite
cracker.
SUPERIOR, Neb., July 5.-(Special. mo
general celebration of the day was held in
Superior, but the people not overcome by
anxiety over the high water enjoyed them
selves generally in private entertainments
HARVARD, Neb., July 5,-(SpeciaI.)-A
| large crowd Of people visited Harvard yes
terday, the conditions of the weather be-
ing ideal, coming off pleasant following the
rain but not sufficiently dry to enable the
farmers generally to go into their ripened
wheat lltlusf WHICH gave Inem opportunity
| to visit the various exercises in our city
BROKEN BOW, Neb., July 5.-(special.)
Fourth of July was extremely quiet in
| this city, most of the people going out OF
| town to celebrate Several of the sur
| rounding towns made extensive prepara-
| lions and the majority of the citizens, with
| their families, took advantage accordingly
Several hundred people went 90 Ansley
and Ravenna, while others distributed
| themselves throughout the county. The
| celebration at Ansley was probably the
! largest. There were many attractions, one
! OF the main features being music rendered
! by the Broken Bow Concert band. One dis
! agreeable feature, however, was the turn
ing off Of the lights at midnight. AS the
west bound train was about three hours
late, several hundred visitors were COM
| PEELED to grope about In the dark and
make the depot which was much too small
| for the crowd, their headquarters.
RUSHVILLE, Neb., July Especial Tel
| egram. THE Fourth was celebrated here
| for the first time in the last ten years.
| The threatening weather delayed the ar
rangements, but large crowd was present
to enjoy the numerous attractions provided
| The National Guard and a circus were
| features in the procession. The speakers
who addressed the crowd at the opera
! house were Colonel Fowler of Valentine
: Rev Jacob Flock of Kearney, who cap
| tured the audience. with their patriotism
| and eloquence better behaved crowd
was never seen In the northwest A Bow
| cry merry-go-round, horse. foot and hose
| races kept the crowd busy, while a ball
game produced much enthusiasm. All the
| attractions were held around the new
courthouse. A grand display of fireworks
made hitting climax TO a glorious day. A
! few minor accidents were reported. w. w.
Wood was chairman and Joe Bell mashal
Of the day