The Washington herald., 1909-07-07

Commissioner Macfarland was the re-
ciDient yesterday OF many congratula-
tory letters on the successful carrying
out Of the plans OF the promoters Of the
safe and sane celebration OF the Fourth
OF July on Monday.
The letters were addressed 70 him as
Commissioner, as chairman OF the Joint
committee OF the Board OF Trade and the
Chamber OF Commerce having the cele-
bration In charge. and personally as the
original suggester OF the idea 10 eliminate
the reckless use Of fireworks from the
annual event.
The congratulations came from men and
women IN every scale OF the business.
social. and professional life OF the city.
Commissioner Macfarland was IN the
best OF humor when he reached his offices
yesterday morning He came with a
buoyancy OF spirit that showed be was
pleased. After opening his mail and as
sorting the official. personal. and other
letters, he found ne had many letters OF
congTatulation
Conveyed the Sentiment.
Among these the one that pleased him
most was from DR.. 7. /. Macleod. the
wsll-known surgeon. The tenor Of DIR.
MacLeod's letter was the sentiment OF
all the others. The eminent physician
said. in part:
Permit me 10 say that regard the
present treatment Of the Fourth OF July
as one OF the greatest steps toward the
refinement Of civilization that our city
has ever known. and I trust sincerely
that every citizen Of the District viii
show his appreciation OF this great re-
form
The Commissioner said Washington will
always have a safe and sane celebration
Of Independence Day in the future.
I'VE shall never go back after such
success as yesterday" said the Commis-
sioner. "to the barbaric killing and
wounding methods OF former years. No
accidents and no fires from fireworks,
and such a general enjoyment OF the day
as We had Monday give US a proud record
before the whole country. which ought
70 have its effect as an example and IN
strengthening the movement everywhere.
and believe the safe and sane plan for
| the celebration WIN be adopted by munich
palities. large and. small
Nothing in my4 Official life has given
me more satisfaction than the establish
ment OF the safe and sane celebration OF
Independence Day"
Last November Commissioner Macfar-
land presented the plan Tor the sane cele-
bration 10 the Commissioners, suggesting
a regulation prohibiting the sale and pri-
vate use Of fireworks The Commission
ers promptly approved the plan, The
Board OF Trade and the Chamber OF Com
meree gave Il their hearty Endorsement,
and the appeal 10 the people for funds
met with liberal contributions.
Il Is the intention OF Commissioner Mac
farland to organize a permanent Iade-
pendence Day committee or association
TO have charge OF the annual celebration.
adding features 20 the programme that
will interest everybody.
FavOrs Big Regatta.
He favors a big regatta on the Potomac,
feld sports, an automobile parade, ire
works. and other attractions, day and
night, in various sections OF the city: sub
urban celebrations and tableaux. floats,
and marching columns. typical OF the
colonial period and the days OF the faith
ers OF the country.
/ II was never more proud OF the Ma
t.Onal Capital" said the Commissioner
I than yesterday when Il showed the
whole country a model celebration"
I Among the callers at Commissioner
/ Afacfarland's Office were those who came
/ 70 express their approval and epprecla-
/ ton Of the success Of the celebration. All
! day the telephone conveyed similar con-
( gratulations