Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-09
.NERRASKA AND 0z1AHA
FOURTH CHUCKED
Omaha Parents Demonstrate Safety in
Sane Celebrations.
PATRIOTISM sUPPLANTs NOISE
Example f. Set In West HarAey ana
Prairie Park Districts that Will
DO Away with Accidents
in the Future.

No little tots with burned and bruised
fingers; no wee, small lads and lasstes with
disfiKured limbs, discolored eyes or shat
tered hopes: in their stead happy and peace
full kids, tired out with their activities OF
the day, but safe and sound, nevertheless,
such was the result Of the safe and sane
ideas of the celebration OF the Fourth Of
July, as exemplified by residents Of the
West Farnam district. and by fathers and
mothers of the kiddies who live in that
beautiful addition m the northwestern part
of the city known as the Prairie Park club
district.
The incessant din of the giant cracker, the
constant popping of the smaller cracker
and the deafening roar OF the dynamite
bombs gave way 70 parades Of various
descriptions and to athletic games OF all
sorts. When the curfew was runs. which
was dangerously near the midnight hour.
not an accident had been chalked up.
Fathers and mothers, who had entered into
the spirit OF the celebration, which char
aeterized the doings Of the youngsters.
were every bit as happy and tired as their
youthful offsprings. But the relief came
the morning after when the fond parents
climbed out OF bed happy in the knowledge
that their children were all there.
Not a thing was present TO mar the
celebration OF the day save the extreme
heat But with old Sol sending his rays
down as though they came direct from =
furnace. raised to white heat the kiddies
enjoyed themselves with nc thought Of the
morrow The sweltering heat was forgot
ten in the excitment Of the festivities and
with the aid Of cold drinks all managed to
brave the untiring efforts OF the sun.
Never In the history OF Omaha has q
ms tlonal holiday been celebrated with such
uniform success. Promoters OF the safe
and sane ideas felt amply repaid for their
uneeasing labors under the sweltering rays
OF the sun.
What little suggestion there was Of the
old ideas Of noise was limited mainly 60
the downtown districts, where few could
not suppress the ideas Of whooping her
up a bit Here and there, especially along
Sixteenth street. the barbarous idea OF lay
ling the street car tracks with dynamite
caps could not be forgotten. Late way
farers on their way home paid the penalty.
when the constant crack Of the caps Jared
some from their slumbers and preyed on
the nerves Of those unfortunates who are
afflicted with such things.
UAbounded EnJOyment.
But Il was out on West Farnam and In
the Prairie park district that the Fourth
was enjoyed 70 It's fullest extent. Varied
entertainment. as interesting as novel. wa
provided Games were arranged for the
afternoon Young and old participated II
tennis matches, tugs OF wars. foot races
in which the competitors were garbed IL
grotesque costumes, and In parades, which
elected much comment for the wonderful
creations.
oeorgeous displays Of fireworks brought
the festivities OF the day 10 a close. II
the Prairie park district display. costinI
more than 500. was provided. while
similar display vas given on West Harne,
street. Residents for blocks around thee