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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1887)
T??! 7f V) fft gtottjj MtoriiM. ASTOP.IA, OREGON: WKDXliSD.VY .Il'LY C. 1887 A GEAtfD DAY IN ASTOKIA. The Celebration of tlie Fourth of July. Literary ExerciMS. Races. Contest-. Etc. The celebration last Monday of the 111th anniversary of American independ ence was held in Astoria under the most favorable auspices. At sunrise "a detachment of soldiers from the fort with a brass field piece ushered in the day with a morning salute of thirteen guns, and the entire city was astir. From every flac polo streamed the stars and stripes, on every corner and around nearly every building fluttered our national ensign festooned with flowers and evergreens, the red, white and blue floated from the windows, the. awnings, the roofs and across the streets and never was so general and beautiful decoration seen in the streets of this city as those that lent so festive an air to the celebration of last Monday. The weather was perfect. A light breeze from the northeast in the early hours of the morning gave way at 11 o'clook to bracing air from the west, and every flag stood straight out from the halliards, streaming in the brilliant sun light. The streets were fall of citizens and strangers, companies marching to join the ranks of the procession, gaily dressed children whose merry voices proclaimed the joy they felt and with what zest they entered into the spirit of the occasion, gray-headed pioneers, throngs of men and women, a good-humored gathering with one common object in view the fitting celebration of our great national holidav. Promptly at 9:30 the procession was formed. In front rode the escorts, H. G. Smith and P. W. Weeks, followed by Alex. Campbell, grand marshal of the day, flanked by his aids and standard bearers, J. "W. Hume, C. J . Trencbard, Thos. Dealey, J. "W. "Welch, Aug. Daniel son, G. H. Cooper, C. H. Stockton, H. A. Smith, the "Western Amateur brass band in full uniform, preceded ly Co. "H.," O. N. G., who walked with stately stop and soldierly bearing, followed by the honored members of Cashing Post No. 14, G. A. It., in whose ranks wero seen veterans of two wara. Select Knights, A. O. U. "W., in their showy shakos and fine uniforms, with drawn swords, presented a fine appearance, followed by a solid col umn of members of Seaside Lodge No. 12, A. O. U. "W., a fine looking body of men. Then came the liberty car, finely decorated and filled with thirty-eight pretty little girls, each bearing a flag on which was inscribed the name of the state -she represented. After the car walked the representa tives of Astoria's fire department, uni formed and ready for action, victors at many a tournament and always on hand in hours of need. Assembly 5033, K. of L., bearing a handsome flag; representatives of the Columbia Itiver Fisherman's Pro tective union, and the Scandinavian Benevolent society, a substantial part of tha procession, preceded the carriages in which were Hon. J.'.H. D. Gray, chair nRK of the committee, Col. Jas. Taylor,, president of the day, ltev. E. "W. Garner, liL.D., chaplain; Mr. Frank 0. ltewley reader of the declaration of independence, and Hon. J. F. Caples, the orator of the day. Citizens in carriages, buggies, horsoback and on foct closed ono of the largest and finest parades ever seen in .the northwest. THE LITER .KY EXEUOISES. At 10:30 the procession had paraded through the principal streets of the city and had broken ranks in custom house square amid an incessant fusilade of crackers, bombs, guns and drums, and the vociferous cheers of Young America. A stand had been erected on the west side, on which were seated a fine choir, the band, the officers of the day, and those who took part in the exercises, and some aged pioneers, among them Hon. Philo Callender. Hon. W. H. Gray, who last Monday celebrated his fiftieth Fourth of Julv in Oregon, a pioneer of pioneers, Col. Jas. Taylor, Chas. Stevens, and others. After the usual introductions and music by the band, Kev. Dr. Garner uttered an impressive prayer, tke choir sang "Amerioa," and in a clear, resonant voice Mr. F. C. Bewley read that im mortal document, the declaration of in dependence, with all the grace of an ac complished elooutionist. The choir sang the "Star Spangled Banner," and Hon. Jno. F. Caples was introduced as the orator of the doy. He delivered a grand oration which was listened to with marked attention, tho eloquent gentle man being frequently interrupted by ap plause elicited by his fervent utterances. At the close three cheers wero proposed and given with a will for tho orator, the band played "Hail Columbia," cheers were given as called for again and again, and the chairman declared the literary exercises over, and that next in order would bo the discussion of a roast ox and suitable accompaniments in court house square; the band escorted, the sev eral detaohments to headquarters and the cannon belched forth a national salute of thirty-eight guns as tho clocks struok 1 2. The assembled thousands dis persed to get something to eat and seo the X1CES AND CONTESTS Or THE AFTEttNOOIf. There was so much in the way of amusement after dinner that tho im mense throng separated into two or three distinct crowds, some going to tho bar becue at the court house square, where the ox roasted whole, and the minor vi ands were attended to, others lined the docks to see the fishing boat races, more strolled around the city enjoying the su perb sight of tho lordly Columbia from the heights above the town, and still oth ers pressed into service every buggy, horse, and two or four wheeled vehicle in the place and rode around the streets. First in order of exercises was the fish ing boat race for which the following en tries were made: J. F. Fredefickson, C. Benson, Wm. Wilson, Matt Byan, N. Brown, Jas. McCarthy, C. Westerland, G. Gronell. Harry Johnson. I. C. Anderson, Wallace Stewart, V. Pardiani, H. Jones, L Melin, A. B. Webber, Pete Hansen, Andrew Holme, A. W. Johnson, C. J. Petersen, Henry Pierce, Sam Hen driokson. The wind was blowing fresh from the northwest; the pilot schooner Gov. Moody was anchored out in the stream abreast of Capt. Fiavel's wharf, the judges A. D. Wass, H. A. Smith and J. E. Campbell aboard, and after some little delay the pistol was fired and the boats bounded away, under their usual working sail, making i pretty sight as they foamed through the water, tho sails drawing and the stiff breeze giving prom ise of an excellent race, 'tne course was to the black buoy off Booth's cannery, thence on the starboard tack to Tansy Point buoy, which was to be rounded on starboard side and back past judges' boat. The first prize of $80 was awarded to Jas. McCarthy, private boat, tho sec ond prize of $30 to H. Jones, private boat; a third prize of $20, contributed by C. H. Cooper,'was awarded to Nicholas Brown, boat 19, Anglo-American Pack ing Co. Immediately following the start of the fishing boat race camo the "Whitehall boat race. Sam Harris "W. P. "Whitcomb and Alex. Sutton j.idgos. The following entries wero made: Parole, by Carran & Nelsen: Harry Bingham, by Brown fc McCabe: Young Turk, by Jas. Turk, and Bonnie, by "Win. Lane. Tho boats were ably handled and tho race attracted con siderable attention. The Ham Bing ham won the first prize of $50; the Bon nie tho second prize of $30. While these races were going on tho court house yard, from which the frag ments of the barbecue had been cleared, was filled with oeople to see the sack race for $10: C. H. Stockton and J. W. Humo were judges, and D. Dunbar, H. J. Emm err, A. W. Meany, T. Bawlings, Max l'oung andJJ. W. Brown were the contestants. Amid much mirth and yelling on the part of the ubiquitous small boy, tho struggles of Joe Brown to "get there" were successful. In the throwing of the lG-lb hammer, It. Mc Neil, H. J. Emmert. Peto Hansen, and Henry and A. H. Bergenhaltz entered; the first and second prizes of $7 and 3 were awarded to the first, and second named, respectively. The crowd then adjourned to tho custom house square to seo sundry urchins try to catch a pig that had been greased and regreased with slippery lard. The boys seemed more ready to run than tho pig was, and whether it was his native modesty or the realization of the doom that awaited him, his pigship needed considerable urging to lnako him run. He was cap tured and carried off triumphantly by Geo. Barneburg. During this time Co. II., O. N. G., gave a fine exhibition drill in front of the Oc cident, going through tho manual of arms, the baj-onet drill, etc., and after wards an exhibition of tactics on tho line of march, precoded by Grand Mar shal Campbell and the Western Amateur Brass Band, whoso music made melody throughout the day. After this came a bicvele raco twice around three blocks, between John Hynes and Marcus Warren. Hynes fell near the start, giving his competitor a wide margin of distance, which was not overcome at the outcome, both doing W6ll and making excellent time. Marcus winning the race and 5. The foot races on Chenamus street iin- meuiateiy aiierwaru attracted a very large crowd. Tho first was for 200 3-ards, professionals barred, H. G. Smith and H. Wherity judges, Geo. Nolaud starter, Si? TnT?ronL n-SH' ? r"" son. J. KItyan,D. Dunbar, H. J. Lip- inert. They skipped down the course in good shape and iiearly abreast, E. For- guson taking first money, 20, m 22 1-5 seconds and G. Wilson, second money, CA- The 300 yard foot race had for judges Geo. Noland, Pete Grant and H. Wheri ty; the entries were E. Z. Ferguson, G. Wilson, Will Grant, L. Levings, Will Logan, M. G. Dubuisson, H. J. Eraiuert, F. H. Snrprenant. At 200 jards it was evident that the race lay between Wilson and Ferguson, tho former taking first monev. S20. in 3G3-5 secends: the latter second money, $10. By the time these races wore over tho hearts of the juveniles, and soino that woro not so juvenile in appearance, be gan to 3'earii for the "Duphunnies," and tired mothers gathered tired children in to quiet corners for a few moments rest. Down Water street, which was resplend ent with streamers, arches, flags and evergreens, tho hose teams wore contest ing. First was tho ho.so race, wet test, free to all, judges F. J. Taylor, S. Elmore and W. L. Bobb; Astoria No. Ones, Kin ney captain, ltescue No. Twos, Parker captain, Belief, Haro captain, and the Juveniles, Haro captain, the last being made up of last year's tender teams, be ing entered. Ones made a good run, but didn't seem to have hose enough, and missed their coupling. Belief ran well and made tho riffle in 45 2-5 seconds. Bescues came next flying down tho track and getting there in great shape in 35 seconds, Juveniles following in good style in 40 3-5. Bescues t ook first money, $50; the Juveniles, second money, 30. Next camo tho hose race, dry test, the samo le?ms entering. Ones made it in 414-5, Twos in 32 2-5, tho Belief in 28 tho Juveniles in 3G 4-5, Bescues and tho Juveniles getting away with first and second prizes", $50 and 30, as in tho pre ceding race. Tho tender hub-and-hub raca was next run, Astoria No. Ones'.s team making it in 30 1-5 seconds, and Bescue No. 2 in 28 seconds, winning $20 and $15. In the last mentioned races the official decision of tho judges is given in full: "As it was previously announced that Bescuo tender team was not entered in the wet and dry test races to compete for tho prizes offered, but only for tho pur pose of getting their time, the prizes in those races must be distributed among the other contestants. Wo there fore decide as follews: In the wet test Bescue No. 2 hose team is entitled to first prize and Bescue No. 2 Belief hose team is entitled to second prize. In the dry test Bescue Co. No. 2 hose team is entitled to first tirize. and ltescue Co. No. 2 Belief hose team is entitled to second prize; in tho tender race Bescue Co. No. 2 tender team is entitled to first prize, and Astoria Co. No. 1 tender team is en titled to second prize.' This completed the contests which were faithfully striven for, fairly won and impartially awarded. And now the shadows were beginning to lengthen; somo who were beginning to feel a little tired had new bouyancy put intothem by the droll appearance of a OAminnl tmw fwrrv Wrief tava Tirn.atiAnm the famous Duphunnies. They were nondescripts, and ordinary or extraordi nary English would fail in describing their wonderful appearance and still more wonderful antics. Chinamen, Turks, Yankees, knights of high degree, fat women, pie woman, dudes, Indians, clowns, maskers of all sorts in motley array, on horses, on foot, on hand, on the ground and in the air, with 347 boys in the k-front and a full band in the career, disported through the streets and did the business up in style, making those laugh who never laughed before and those who always but laugh tho more. Tho hose race, tho "Starvation army," band, cornet, tambourine and right about face were prominent So clever was the "Starvation army" paro dy, that some expressed belief that it was "the true business" and expressed grave surprise to seo them in that hilari ous assemblage. At sunset the soldiers from tho fort fired a thirteen-gun salute, and as tho twilight deepened into night the rattle of the bombs and crackers became louder and more continuous, and from twenty different places toso showers of different colored lights. Tho publio display of fireworks on the hill was supplemented by private enterprise, and not till nearly midnight did the display cease. In tho evening Columbia Assembly 5,033, K. of L., gave a ball at Liberty hall, which was well attended. Thus ended one of the most enjoyable of days, and a Fourth of July celebration that will long be remembered. AFTEBMATH OF TOE CELXBBATIOK. What camo near being a serious acci dent occurred at the oloso of the bicycle race. Thero was a largo number of men and boys on the awning southwest cor ner Cass and Squemoqua streets, and their weight broke it down. There was a crash, a cloud of dust, and a thrill of horror ran through the crowd, for it was feared loss of life or limb would be the result, but, almost miraculous to relate, everyone on the awning or under it es caped without a scratcn, the only dam ago being the smashing of the ancient structure, the demolishing of a lemonade stand underneath and sundry panes of glass broken. The Duphunnies' "Starvation army" provoked roars of laughter, and was about as funny as things usually get. The hose race was a comical perform ance and a good take-off on amateur ef forts in that line. There were, so it is calculated, over o,000 people on the streets all day. About 10.000 was spent here last Sat urday rnd Monday. The difference be tween that and the $3,000 or $4,000 that would have gone to Portland or else where, had there been no celebration here, shows the financial wisdom of hav ing a Fourth of Jnlv celebration in Astoria. It was a great day for the little folks, and from the first dawn of morning till the last of the fireworks faded into dark ness was a season of rare enjoyment to tho juveniles, who will be the men and women that will celebrate the Fourth of Julys in the future, The flag of every nation under heaven could be seen somewhere; but over 5,000 American colors caught the glory of the skies. The vessels in tho stream and along the docks were brilliant with bunting; the Manzanila being especially profuse with flags and streamers. Two intoxicated men were seen during the day. This out of a crowd of at least 8,000 people speaks well for the sobriety of this community. Tho dozen large fire balloons that were sent up between 9 and 11 p. m. showed the existence of cross currents above, some of the balloons going north and west, and some directly south, and one sailing directly northwest. The fireworks on the hill wero gener ally admired; tho multitude of rockets and Roman candles constantly going up in ovcry part of the city keeping the necks of the spectators continually turn ing. The Rescue club's ce cream and lemonade were well patronized during me uay. The ico water Btands and Utziuger fc Liddicoat's patent coolers served a good purpose for the thirsty throng. S far heard fron there was not ono casualty to mar the pleasure of tho day. of course this does not apply to the powder burns, scratches, cuts and bruises that aro just as much a part of the Fourth of Jujv M tho orationV When the mystik krewe of Komus. an teeks, and Duphunnies reached Main and Chenamus, an individual a little how conieyouso began monkeying with the genius who was personating a Chinamon. At last when tbo meddler grabbed his queue, "tho Chinaman" gave him ono in mi iuce iuub soub mm spinning, ab ne gaiuerea lnmseii up amid tne snouts of l"G crowd ho gravely closed ono eye and looking after the dusty band of perform ers, said: "You betcher life he aint no Chinaman. The officers and attaches of tho It. It. Thompson deserve special mention. Their part of the celebration came in after their regular arrival from Portland and consisted of about $50 worth of firo works, which looked, from tho hill as though coming from tho O. It. fc N. dock. Photographs of the procession and prominent parts thereof were taken dur ing the day to the number of twelve or fourteen. To the ladies is due much of the suc cess of the celebration. They were most generous in gifts of time, skill and ma terial. There were two or three little fire scares, but vigilance succeeded in pre- Tenung anyiuing serious. It was tho biggest celebration ever seen in Astoria, and a big advertisement for the town. "There's so much to seo I can't see it all." was the remark of mora than ono last Monday. Well, it was a full pro- j gramme, anu me mienuon or me dm mitteo was to have no reason for former cemplaints: "There's nothing to see." Everyone had something to please them last Monday. If there were any dissatisfied residents or visitors they have failed up to the present writing to come to the front with any complaints. The multitude, variety, richness, and tasteful arrangements of the private and public decorations was the subject of complimentary comment on the part of visitors throughout the day. Every ono had a word of praise for tho parade, the fine appearance of those in the procession and the efficient way in which it was handled. Everyone was happy, there was not a complaint to bo heard anywhere. Tho clerk of the weather outdid himself in supplying a perfect day. Private fireworks all over town and the bursting of 1,714,839 bombs and crackers everywhere, in addition to the public fireworks on the hill between Genevieve and Cass streets made the eveninga lively one. The hose teams were made up of Par ker, Kinney, Hare. Hallock. Goodell, Eb erman, Anderson, Kyle. Hall.Foster.Clin ton, Grosbauer, Danbar, Juhe, Bohn hart. Houohtou. Gragg. Bodgera. Meany, Bain, Loughery, Curtis, Tarbell, Mo- fJroskey, ourprenant, rerguson, JLavia son, Scott Overton, Warren, DuBoisson, Prael, Wilson, Noland, Hay, Middle brook, Logan. There was CO lb3. pressure at the hy drant. Wallace Stuart broke his pin in the fishing boat race turning the black buoy and came in fourth in the race. Those red foathers wero greatly ad mired by the ladies, and the Select Knights feel highly flattered. Monday was the American jubilee, the conjunction of the threo one3 111. About 5 o'clock Monday afternoon a Whitehall boat raco was made up be tween John Nelson, who sailed the Har ry Bingham, and Jas. Williams, who sailed the Parole, for S50, over the same course as the other races, and won by the latter, beating tho Harry Bingham six seconds. John Nelson sailed the Harry Bing ham and Jim Hess the Bonnie in the Whitehall race. After the foot raoes another 100 yard race was made up for $100 to be run at eight o'clock, between J. t. liyan and John Hay. At tho hour named both parties toed the mark, but, owing to some misunderstanding, when Geo. No land fired his pistol, whilo Hay started, Byan remained. Hay ran over the track and the judges awarded him the race. Somo $400 bet on tho outside followed the decision of the judges. The general finance committee met last night and made accounting of the finances, auditing claims, prizes awarded, etc. The tender teams were McCann, De vol. Curran. Hamilton, Davis, Hamilton Brodie, AVarren, Osgood, Tucker, Trnll- mgor, Caswell, Bawungs, -binder. Wise, Gratke, Plinnell, Barendea, Vaughn, Whitwell, Birri83 and Douglas. A vote of thanks is due Major Eakin, commanding officer at tho fort, for his courtesy in detailing and providing a detachment of regular troops and a can non for firing tho threo salutes nt sun rise, noon and sunsot. l'EBSOXAL. M. H. Parker and wife leave this morning for a visit tosCorvallis. J. O. A. Bowlby returned vesterdav from a visit east ot the uascaues. Hon. Jno. F. Caples returned to Portland yesterday. Mrs. Geo. C. Flavol is seriously ill at her residence. Sheriff Ross is confined to his room by indisposition for the last three or four days. Famous Women. Madame Trebelli, the greatest of living contraltos who has traveled extensively, in fact visited every county and city of note in the world, has just departed from the slope of the Pacific, and often expressing the greatest admiration for the beauty and grandeur of our scenery and the delightful mildness of our climate, left the following written note as a living expression of her opinion in the hands of a Portland druggist, the original of which can be seen on de mand. Pobtlaxd, Or., April C, 1887. Dear Mr. Wisdem: I have tried your "Bobertine," and it gives mo much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being ono of tho best articles of the kind I have ever used. Be lieve mo, yours sincerely, Z. Tbebelu. If any further "proof of the excel lency of this article is required call on Messrs. TV. E. Dement & Co. of Asto ria, Or., who, for the small sum of fifty cents, will produce evidence that will satisfy the most skeptical and fastidious and give you a beautiful picture card for tho trouble of en quiring. Fire from a smouldering cigar stump or oracker in the Y. M. C. A. corner yesterday afternoon fanned into something of a flame and consid erable smoke, which wa3 promptly suppressed with an ax and a Babcock fire extinguisher. Repairs wero promptly made, and the occurrence goes on tho list of "narrow escapes." In Brief, And to the Point. Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liver is misery. Indigestion is a foe to good natnre. The human digestive apparatus is one of the most complicated and won derful things in existence. It is easily put out of order. Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery, mental worry, lato hours, irregular habits, and many other things which ought not to be, have made tho American people a nation of dyspeptics. But Green's August Flower has done a wonderful work in reforming this sad bnaincss and making the American people so healthy that they can enjoy their meals and be happy. Remember: Ho happiness without health. But Green's August Flower brings health and happiness to the dyspeptic Ask your druggist for a bottle. Seventy-five cents. State superintendent MoElroy will hold the next public state examina tion of and for teachers' diplomas, certificates, etc., in this city about the last of August. "Womlcrffil Cures, V. D. Hoyt & Co Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Koine. Ga., say: we have been seHiiis Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Buck leys Arniea Salve for two years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines in this city. Several cases of pronounced Consump tion have been entirely cured bv use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discov ery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co. Anyone having a claim against Clatsop county from July 1st, '80, to July 1st, '87, must present it to tho county clerk to-day. By order of the court. Greatly Excited. Not a few of the citizens of Astoria have recently become greatly excited over the astounding facts, that several of their friends who had been pro nouiiced by their physicians as incur able and beyond all hope suffering wiin mat ureuueu monster t;onsump tion have been completely cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, the only remedy that does positively cure all throat and lung dis eases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Bron chitis. Trial bottles free at W. E. De ment & Co.'s Drug Store, largo bottles SI The stockholders of the Jensen Canfilling company will hold their annual meeting at the office of the Astoria Iron Works at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Unnecessary ULscry. Probably as much misery comes from habitual constipation as from any derangement of the functions of the body, and it is difficult to cure, for the reason that no one likes to take the medicines usually pre scribed. HAMBURG FIGS were prepared to obviate this difficulty, and they will be found pleasant to the taste of women and children. 25 cents. At all druggists. J. J. Mack & Co., proprietors, S. F. The stockholders of the Astoria Building and Loan association will meet in their offico on Cass street this evening. Palpitation of the Heart. Persons who suffer from occasional palpitation of the heart are often unaware that they are the victims of heart disease, and are liable to die without warning. They should banish this alarming symptom and cure the disease by uaing Dr. Fukt's Heabt Remedy. At all druggists, or J. J. Mack & Co., 9 and 11 Front st, S. F. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. . SOON Will the Fourth of July be forgot ten and everything assume its normal state; Bit Don't FofebI O1B.TM11. Herman Wise, In the Occident Hotel buillinr still has quite a number o rattlinir Which 3rou will find to your in terest to bear in mind, and see him if you intend to do some tradinjr. HERMAN WISP THE RELIABLE Clothier and'ZZa.tter Occident Hotel Building, oppo site Star Market. BARGAINS! Mr. Cooper has just returned from the markets, where he personally selected one of the Largest and Finest stocks of Mens Youths Ever shown in Astoria. Our Stock is the Largest, Our Selection the Latest, N0ur Prices the very Lowest. Upwards of TWO select from All few, Stylish, and COOPER The Leading House of the City. W are GIVING GOODS AWAY We are Losing We are Doing Business for Fun! We are making money ALL THE TIMES, But for quality and prices of Goods, and fair honest dealing, we cannot be excelled in Astoria or on the river.' Then bear this fact in mind, that when you buy articles of good quality and get honest weight, you get more valuQ for your money than you would at a low price if cheated in quality or weight. Seeing is believing and if you buy of us once you will come' again. D. L. Beck Sons. AND Boys' Clothing, THOUSAND SUITS to perfect fitting garments. not sot Money 1 not? Ji ,-? TH