New-York tribune., 1906-07-05
THE FOURTH in JERSEY
Gouernor Stokes and Congressman
c. Il. Laudis Speak.

C.. Il. Lands Spe0k.
montclair. July (speciaD.-1ndependsnce Day
was celebrated BY the people OF this town with e7-
ercises in the High school Assembly F4al. with Gov
ernor Edward e. Stokes the presiding of+cer. ne
being introduced by Mayor David d. Duncan Tho
orator was (sOneressnan Charles p. Lanoiss OF m
diana On the platform. in addition 90 the above
named were Thomas Russell, Robert NJ Boyd' IT,
the Rev. DR.. Abner IT. Lucas and the Rev. LAe"eilyn
s Fulmer
In presenting Governor stokes as presiding officer.
Mayor Duncan said:
New Jersey has always been loyal 70 her I- govsr-
o0es o9e o. sna ahe 20 rs fns tRls the h be to ray
constitution We have with Us to-day az sIso the
Governor Of New Jersey. whom Introduce as the
presiding officer
Governor Stokes said, in part:
The American born Of an English enesssaS0T 5S,
shooting recreckers once said TO his father on Pe
The issuance OF the Declaration OF IndeDendence
maintain il; There 6 cid German saving 7 hope
s avn be OS5s5 Ya5a on onS Sv e expec TO be
better off Tomorrow than we were YESTERDAY. IlaL ~
is ysf the = Ametcas m f6s spirit that has MADE 'S country
We have become world power not ta for s,osr Rosr
liberty and to-day our flag is respected throughout
the world
The Governor then introduced Congressman Lam
Congressman Fred I.andis also OF Indiana. but.
said the Governor this is the better lands Of the
two and he is an accomplished orator"
Mr.. Lands said that when he was asked to come
TO MontcIair TO speak he substituted his brother.
but a few days ago his brother was Informed that
some men driving horses and carriages
through his political fences and that IL was neces-
sary for him to be on the ground. Continuing he
said
There is so much TO talk about that any one can
lasN the problem OF self-sovernment. We have more
homes. we have more children going 20 college; .S
before since the beginning OF the world. There
and 10 STRIPES iSS to be U'S pessi5t never knew
pessmist 70 advocate any advancement IN our con-
dition not even 20 favor an increase or salary OF
good % envToSmn iD sSTs sf homes nDs el ana ood Society viii
always remember what the president Of my college
was: You are going out into The world. boys. and
It was. and IL is better one now
Mr.. Iandls continuing. said people IN the
habit of sympathising with poor mans boys, as
they had no chance in the world but that ne sym
pathized with the rich mans sons. because they
have absolutely chance.
It is with sons. like Harry Thaw that sym
come anything.
Bloomfield N. J.. July (SpeciaD.-Under the
direction Of the Board Of Trade there was an old
fashioned Fourth OF July celebration IN this town
to-day with big street parade. patriotic exercises
in the Old First Presbyterian Church. athletic
sports and fireworks at night
Orange. July (SpeciaD.-Salutes we're fired at
sunrise. noon and sunset to-day. and there were
band concerts Military Common in the afternoon
and evening and a big display Of fireworks co
night. In the afternoon the police and hTemen or
South Orange held series Of athletic games.
Rutherford July (speciaD--One Of the most
elaborate displays OF fireworks held here oc-
CURED al the Rutherford Field Club grounds to-
night. Previous to the display Robinsons 5th Regi-
mental Band and chorus of one hundred voices
gave concert.
Arlington. July q CspeciaD-The American Tag
was raised the flagstaff in Arlington Park by
the Phil Kearny Cadets with appropriate cere-
monies An address was delivered by ex-Council-
man James J. ponnelly. The Phil KeaTny Flag
Association and the Daughters Of Liberty assisted
East Rutherford. July Observation-Disclosures
Day was appropriately celebrated here to-day. At
p. m hand concert was given In front Of the
Municipal Building. followed by an elaborate dis
play Of fireworks
Orange. July (SpeciaD-The new Providence
Methodist Episcopal Church observed independence
Day to-day by paying of mortgage OF s1.O0O on
the church building There a festival this
afternoon Followed by supper with entertain
ment and fireworks this evening.