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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 11, 1902)
r u THK NORFOLK NEWS ; FRJJMY , JULY .1,1,10Q2 , Li Largest and Best Pleased Crowd of People Ever Congregated in the City , 'NORFOLK FULFILLS HER PROMISE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. ' The Wonthor Wns Propitious nud the Crowd Was Enthusiastic and Good Natured Lnrgo Delegations From Surrounding Towns Join with Norfolk In Making the Day Memorable. There huvo boon colobratloiw nuil col- obrntiouH , but nm y who have hurt wltlo experience in Huch nfl'nirfl nro free to acknowledge tlmt Norfollc'H colobnitlon of the fourth of July , lUO'J , bus never boon cqunllell In n town of the snmo size. The efforts of the committees , the Wonthor , the conltnllty nnd informality of the crowd , the freedom .from ncol- dontfl , the absence of ovoriudulgonoo In intoxionntB , the rest booths nud the magnificent ovoiitH of the Any combined to nmko the dny ouo long to bo romoui- bored by those who nttondod. From onrly in the morning until Into nt night , the city from one end to the other gnvo evidence of outhuBinsm nnd patriotism unrestrained. Itwns n glorious dny , n but those who wont to * bed Homotlmo during the night with honvy eyes , nnd uohlng foot nnd limbs hnd nothing to rogrot. Norfolk carried out her promise to the latter nnd there were no disap- poiutmouts. The weather might hnvo boon better , mit.thoro were few complaints on that Booro. After n Benson of Hovornl weeks of almost constant ruin , cold , or clouds , yoHtordry'u weather was of the best that has rooently been furnished. The morning opened olcnr nnd Inviting , the Him did Its best to ohoor nud wns suc cessful without qnnlifleatidn. The HiuuU boy was the first on dock nud the llfst'lond Bnluto to the dny won success ful In nwnkouing nn echo of other sa lutes , until n snmll nrmy of patriotic' ' youths were ongngod in nil parts of the city'in. doing tholr self Imposed duty ns yflbng Americans , nnd tnon e'nrly in the morning , -very onrly , MessrSiHorsholBor , Ilollingsworth nud tholr assistants un- 1 Umbered fifteen pounds of dyunmltb cnrtridges nnd flrdd salute upon salute until ovpry mtui , wouinn , nnd child who hnd oars to hoar wns eftoctunlly nud per manently nronsed nud the fuslllndo wns tnkou up in nil pnrts of the city. The wenthorcontinued Ulna'until n wind wns nwnkoncd tlmt ndrled some to the discomfort of tho'peoplo ' during-ho en tire dny. About 4 o'clock In the nf tor- noon n dark cloud arose out of the southwest that threatened n stc/rm , but ihq largo' portion of the crowd cnllodtho [ blutV of the storm king , nnd romniued with the result of nothing worse tlnm u few light showers to operate ngniust tholr good judgment. At nbout'G o'clock the sun pooped n sly cyo out from untlor the bnnk of clouds nnd went down smil ing with the nir cool , refreshing nnd charged with a quantity nud qnnlity of ozouo tlmt caused the blood to course inndly. The crowds begnu to assemble nt n very early hour. Farmers' teams by the dozens nnd the hundreds enrly gnvo evidence that nil roads led * to Norfolk nud many gnily bedecked rigs with fair nud sturdy occupants in holiday n'ttiro found their destination 'in ' Norfolk. The , curly trains also brought largo dele gations from surrounding towns bent upon pleasure. The crowds continued to come until fnr Into the nftornoon , and ifcis conservatively estimated that not loss than 13,000 people of Norfolk , ' , vicinity nud surrounding towns were , afforded entertainment. Among the towns that furnished largo delegations wore Bnttlo Greek , Meadow Grove nnd Nelighou the west , Stantou on the cast , nnd Wayne , Wiuside and Hosklns on ho northeast. Many towns that had celebrations of their own helped to some extent -swelling the Norfolk crowd. Tno street on which the sports were given hnd been plnced in good condi tion with the Ecrnper nud roller and the roping elf of Mnin street nnd thus keep ing otY tentns gnvo the crowd full sway without the fear of dnngcr that has heretofore attended colobrntions. The decorator got to work enrly and the business houses and residences were ablaze with patriotic colors early in the morning. " "Old Glory" gracefully waved from almost every Hag start' in the city , nnd when the work of deco rating was completed the town pre sented a beautiful aspect. The com mittees added much to ehe attractive ness of Main street by plnoiug branches of. trees on the polls along that thoroughfare and in sonio instances whole trees had been bodily planted to furnish shade nud variety of color. Many benutiful nnd attractive windows wore also arranged. Displayo of war relics and onriousitles were successfully employed in many instances to attract attention , while scnrcoly a show win dow could be found in the city but that had its patriotic colors and decorations. The crowd was good nntufed one nud thoroughly informal , The most success ful merchant , professional man , politic ian and scholar , mingled with tbo com mon man freely , bantered and ex changed jokes and greetings affably and warmly. Everybody wns in high spirits and gnvo ovidonoo of desiring to coutin- no the sports until Into. The crack of tlo : cannon cracker and the blank' cart ridge nnd loaded cnno were continuous. Whistles , Horns nnd noisb making urn- chinos of nil kinds were in constant de mand , whllo nearly everyone cnpablo of swinging ouo had , a rubber ball. As ev ening advanced the fun waxed fast and furious and although there was little in toxication nnd not an arrest was nindo for drunkenness , everyone seemed to bo full of the "old " Hurry" or drnnk with n mixture of ozone nud the spirit of the occasion. The morry-mnkors throw confetti until the streets and sidewalks were fairly covered with 'tho small , bright colored bits of paper , nud the sup ply of thd morohnntH was exhausted , then they resorted 'to rico , oat meal , corumoal , flour nnd anything that could bo thrown , without danger , until there was enough food stuffs oil the walk this morning in a sticky dfrty paste to have fed n regiment. All joined in and good naturodly received if they did not give thnt which wns thrown. The committees having the cele bration in hnud nro entitled to unstinted prnlso for the success of the celebration and the manner in which it was con ducted. The oxooutlvo and all suborcl- luntejcomtnittoos worked hard nnd con * Boiontiously for the success of the day and they 'won , with every citizen' ready nnd willing to do what lift could to help theiuv The work of < the day was under the immediate supervision of the executive committeoof | the Commer cial club as follows : W. H. Bnoholz , Sol G. Mayor , 0. H. Keynolks , John R. Haytj , 0. D. Jenkins nnd G. A. Luiknrt. The details were sub-divided among the following named committees : Maolo G , A. Lulkiirt ; band 0. P. larish , W. O. Abliuau , Jack Koouig- stein , Ohas. Rico ; singing RovJ F. Bfkkor , O. 0. Gow , Ludwig Koouigsteln , 0. E. Green , , T. B. Maylnrd. Sports 0. D. Jenkins , J. N. Bnudlck , W. R. Boswiok , 0. Vail. 0. E. Hartford , J. W ; Edwards' , W. W. Roberts , Joe Wllklus , Dicksou , F. Koorbor , J. J Ior- sllisor , Geo. Davenport , R. Braasoh , GPO. Davis , Roy Ilight , H. L. Spanld- lug , O. J. Johnson , * H. Winder , Burt Mapen , .1. O. Stitt , Leo Pasownlk , S. L. Gardner , F. G. Snlter. Fireworkis W. H. Buoholz , G. B. Christoph , Robert Utter , H. Lodor , A. K. Leonard , A. H. Kiesau , E. B. Kauf man. Public comfort W. II. Buoholz ; Heating W. H. Johnson , John Friday , R. B. Wellor , I. G. Westorvelt , J. K Boas 'J. Krantz , ; rest booths J. 0 Stltt , R. R. Smith , W. A. King , L. O. Mlttelstadt , P. H. Salter , H : W.Winter ; drinking water and cleaning streets , D. J. Koeneigsteiu , N. A. .Raiubolt , D. . D. Bruusou , 0. Uhlo , A. J. Darlaud ; hotel , restaurant and livery barn rates and accomodatlous J. E. Simpson , .A. Degnor , J. A. Wiles , M. 0. Hazen , Aug. Brumaioud , Goo. Rohdo. ' Advertising S. G. Mayor , W. N. Huso , J. H. Hulf , F. Davenport , Etuil Moeller.P. Shurtz. ' > ; * * Transportntiou 0. K. Reynolds , J , B. Elsoffer , H. 0. Mntran , H. 0. Satt. lor : , ( , Parade 0. Ht Reynolds , O. E. Hart ford , E. H. Traoy , Oapt. Jens , t John Barnes , E. A. Bullock , 0. F. Tappert , , W. R. Hoffman , 0. S. Parker , John WeilU. Speaker and hall John R. Hayes , M. D. Tyler , D. J. Kooneigstein , Dr. Bear , P. F. Sprecher , Ray Hnyos. ADDRESS OF THE DAY. . Hon. H. C. Brome of Omaha Enter tained a Good Audience. The exorcises in the Auditorium wer greatly enjoyed by an audience of several hundred people. That which added greatly to the pleasure of those attending was the delightfnl rest that the building furnished with its com fortable seats and cool and quiet ntiuos- phero. The interior of the building had been nicely decorated , with flags nnd bunting nnd presented n patriotic nnd inviting aspect. The address was interesting and instructive nnd the music was of a high order , so thnt the hour spent in the Auditorium wns one of the best of the day to those who participated. The Twenty.Second regiment band marched down from the Fourth street rest booth where they had been playing and opened the exercises with "The Star Spangled Banner. " < A chorus of thirteen young ladies from the Second Congregational church , under the direction of Rev. Franklin Baker , gave nu appropriate selection in a delightful manner which was heartily appreciated , The title % of t.heir song wns "True Patriotism. " This wns followed with the invocation of the Dlvlno Mousing upon the exorcises of the day and upon the government by J. F. Pouohor of the Methodist church. The popular mixed qnnrtot of the Second Congregational ohu.rolf > sang "Oomo where the Lilllos Bloom , " in the excellent mnunor for which they have micll just local credit. , Hon. W , M. Robertson , who presided In his usually dignified manner , next Introduced .Tudgo J. B. Barnes who pro-1 fncnd his rending of the declaration of independence with the remark that the Immortal document hnd boon road at similar gatherings for the past 120 years ( and1 that when the people of tho.country begin to forgot the honored Instrument nnd ignore Its teachings the decadence of the nation will have begun. Thd document wns rend in n uinuner thnt impressed its provisions upon those who hoard it. Mr , Robertson introduced the speaker of the day , Hon. . II , 0. Brouio of Omaha , with thd remark that it was a pleasure to introduce a gentleman well known to all nnd with the statdnidnt thnt n long introduction frequently Spoils a good address , ho presented the Breaker. ' Mr. Brome is nu eloquent platform orator and held the closest attention of his audlonoo from the beginning to'tho ' 'end of his address. His speech was not 'of the out nnd dried , spread eagle 'sort ' , usual to such occasions , but directed to now thoughts along patriotic lines pointing out that It is the patriotic duty of American citizens to discuss nnd settle - tlo questions coming before them with a viewAb'having ' their memory honored by coming generations with the same devotion1 tmd reverence that characterise our sentiments toward illustrious ances tors. tors.Ho Ho opened his address with , prelim inaries of a local nature , stating that , viowed.by . a pioneer of 315 years ago , Norfolk and vioiuity has reasons to col- ebrato'hbr development , almost usmuch , ns thnt the country hnd achieved in dependence. . The growth of the city nnd vicinity during thnt time has been almost miraculous. These who toiled and worried in those days are now surrounded with nlmost every comfort and convenience that could bo desired. Present conditions fnr exceed the ex pectations of those who struggled along through the pioneer dnys. Taking n broader field the speaker Said that the American people owu it not only to the courage of the fore fathers who fought their country's battles that such n great country has developed from their efforts , but they owe it to their foresight in enacting and enforcing wise laws. All nations have a dny to honor , marking an epoc in their history , whether they hnd good or bnd governments , but this untion hns existed to see governments , ns fnvornbly stnrted , result in totnl or partial failure. The Dutch of New Amsterdam , the Quakers of Pemisylvnuia , the English colouibts of Virginia and the Oarollnas , with the other patriots' , although representing different people nnd different customs , united in building n foundation for n government thnt has been secured during all those yenrs. The love of liberty governed nud restrained by wholesome laws hns resulted in the dovoloponiont'of a mighty , conutry that oxtouds from ocean to ocean , from Canada to the gulf nnd is expanding to include the islands of the seas. Millions of emigrants , recognizing the superiority of this country over , nil governments ns fostering individual achievement , have como to make this tholr home. It will not do to continue in the enjoyments of the country's privileges regardless of the future , but the questions to come before us nnd , that are before us must' be settledvritu the patrioti9 consideration for c'Omlrig generations that distin guished the action of'our ' forefathers. , Ifv& moke mistakes , which ' w'6 are likely to do , the intelligence and loyalty of the American people" may be do- pqnded upon to rectify' 'them" . The speaker thought that one' of the questions which demands the thought ful consideration , of the American people and one at present of mnoh local interest to Nebruskdus is the equitable Adjustment of the expenses of govern ment. The people' are too much in clined to shirk this responsibility ; there are altogether too few volunteers'in the army of taxpayers ; most of us have to be drafted to perform our duty. A soldier is cheered by stirring musio and the plaudits of his countrymen which occasionally reach him in the field , but the men who honestly and conscien tiously performs all the duties of citizenship receives scant credit but is entitled to warm praise. Ho did not think it altogether the fault of the | law nor of the officers that there is this fault with the American people to evade a just share of taxation. Ita something that the patriotism of the country should regulate. Each citizen should assume his just share of the burden regardless of the failure of his neighbor to do likewise nnd the burden will event ually bo distributed , besides there will be 'conscious satisfaction of having done thnt which is right. If Americn is'to maintain her high place among nations each geuerntiou must .meet , nnd solve the questions coming before it nnd If "wo use our patriotism and intelligence in adjusting the questions right we way expect the same plaudits from coming generations thnt wo accord to those which hnvo boon given nn honored place in our oountry'ti history. The exorcises nt the Auditorium wcro closed by the audience joining In the singing of "America. * ' THEPARADb. Largest Display of Its Kind Ever Seen In Norfolk , The parndo was the largest affair of its kind over scon in this city nud was n success in every pnrticnlnr. J. B. Barnes , Jr. , who noted ns marshal , is entitled to a great amount of credit for the prompt assembling of the variotis sections nud for the smoothness with which all were harmonized together. The procession was nonrly n hnlf milo long , nud while it wns not on so elabor ate n scale as thd Mardi Gras or Ak-Sar- Ben displays , it 'really meant nioro wor/c for each individual or firm represented nnd was quite as creditable to Norfolk as those parades are to Now Orleans or Omaha. The trades floats showed a groat'amount ' of work and expense , and thd business men who took part are to bo coinmoudod for tholr enterprise. Many expressions of praise wore heard for th6 beauty and completeness of the parade , thd remark being frequently nindo thnt it wad the finest Fourth of July parade ever seen. The procession formed on west Main Street , marched east to First , south to Madison avenue , west to Seventh , In the following order : 'Uncle ' Sam came as an ndvnnce guard , 10 feet tall , dressed in stars and stripes , and carrying a Maoy camera on his back. The bicycle squad , consisting of boys and girls on decorated wheels , mndo n pretty appearance. The Twenty-second Regiment U. S. baud of Fort Crook , 24 pieces. .Thou followed a sled drawn by- four horses -with the executive committee of the Commercial club , W. H. Bncholz , Sol. G. Mayer , G. H..Roynolds , John R. Hays , 0. D. Jenkins nnd G ; A. Luikart. The sleigh wns properly placarded , "Ex ecutive Committee , " "This is easy , " Indicating that although it was "hard sledding" it was a much softer under taking than had been the task of over coming difficulties in the why of making asnccessfull Fourth of July celebration. The militia bataliou came uoxt , con sisting of three companies : Madison , Norfolk and Stnntou. The mayor and councilman occupied two carriages , decorated with bunting. His honor , the mayor , wore his silk tilo. The fire department was represented by three companies , the Hook and Lad der , Mast and Queen City Hose com panies. The carts were all nicely deco rated. Conspicuous in the parade was the chariot of liberty. A handsome float carried persons representing Uncle Saul , Columbia and the 18 original states of the Union. Bert Buohner made a typ ical Uncle Sntn , Columbia was repre sented by 'Miss Eula Wise , and the states were represented by Misses Nellie Hyde , Carrie Roland , Ethel Flinn , Maude R ussell , Angle Wilkinson , Ada Ogdeu , Lou Livingston , Elsie Cnse , Clara Anderson , Effie Ball , Clara Beach , Edith Viele and Bessie Williams. The young ladies stood so as to form the fig ure 1 ! ! . Then came a gqnad of boys on horse back. The traveling men of Norfolk were out 36 strong , each one carrying his grip nud a flag'or Japanese umbrella. Reed's Fourth Iowa Regiment band was next , in line with twenty pieces. The base ball teams , Omaha Originals nnd Norfolk Inviucibles , were out' ' in theVr' uniforms.1 , .The first float in line represented Nor folk tent , 04 , K ; O. Tt M. , ' andjit was well planned and executed. The float was' largo arid showed a' lodge room'with' ' ' the officers at their stations and the members in their seats.- , ' > , Thfe'Norfolk Business'college was1 represented in the'parade'by a"number of young mdn.stnderitS'Who . through'the , means of signs'ad vised others to attend thls instituliou of learning. . ' " , Parish the grocer was in the parade with a handsomely decorated elegnnt new delivery wagon. A large float called attention to the beet sugar , industry , leaded with beet seed nnd bags of sugar , , decorated with beets and bunting , nud'boaring the ad vice : "Plant sugar f ets the only sure crop. " H. A. Posewnlk had n float loaded with binding twine and another repre senting the Champion binders. Dr. G. F. . Bilger's wagon showed the patent medicine ho is selling. The harness and saddle business of Winter & Shnltz was advertised by a nicely decorated float. The float of Baum Bros. , clothiers , wns unique. It carried three well coated sheep to indicate the class of goods this firm deals in. Krahn's tailoring establishment was shown on n float whore the tailors were at work , measuring , cutting and sew ing. ing.The The Sugar City Cereal mills hnd a fine display of tholr popular grades of flour and Whentllug. Sturgeon the piano man hnd n mam moth wngon loaded with musical in struments , followed by two of his de livery wagons. Utters ! book store was advertised by a float with men at work making picture frames , showing books and wall paper , The Norfolk Shoo company had n unique flonf , for which the motive power wni supplied by n man wonring immensely large boots , The Kiesau' ' Drug company advertised their stock of drugs nud Hnzelwood Ice orentn. B. 0. Wnltera hnd n neat float in line , showing hi ? wicker work buggy box Holl'iimu & Smith's float wa ) a din * ing room scene , and very inviting it looked. The pno lone remaining carry-nil of the Norfolk hospitnl for insnno wm in line , bearing the significant placard , "Wo must have it back. " Tlio Singer Sewing Maohluo company showed its p'opular ' make of machine. Gob. B. Ohrfstoph had an attractive float representing his drug stock. Krantz , the livery mnn , hnd one of his best carriages in line to advertise the kind ho hns for rout. The only automobile in the city was tastefully decorated and represented the Star'Olothing store. Tho'Hnyos Jewelry nnd Musio house had a big float with organs and ether musical instruments. Beoler Bros , had one of the best floats in the parade , which wax the result of artistic planning , and , which announced that "Wo gather from all parts of the world and distribute to yon. " Henry King had an Advance traction engine pulling two McCormibk binders. H. A. Carpenter , agent for the J. I. Case machines , wns represented in line with a traction engine and separator. The Norfolk Foundry and Manu facturing Go.0 display was the last in line , being a Port Huron engine and seperat'or. A. number of grotesquely attired young men acted , as calithumpians and they distributed themselves through the procession at pleasure. THE SPORTS. Enthusiasm Over the Result of the Contests. The field sports were a feature of the afternoon that attracted a good deal of attention. No teams were allowed on Main street between Second nnd Fifth , nnd'in this space the sports were held , the seats along the sidewalks affording n good view of what was going en. Following nre the results of the con tests : Men's foot race , 100 yards 3 o'clock , between Fourth nnd Fifth streets prize $10. R. Beswick , mnnnger. In this race there were only three entries , L. O. Johnson receiving first , $5 ; O. E. May- hew second , $3 ; G. W. Graves third , ? 2. Boys' foot race , BO yards 2:20 : , be tween Third and Fourth streets prize $6. R. Beswick , manager. This was one of the most popular of the after noon sports , there being 15 entries. John Kent won first , $1 ; Thomas Kana second , $3 ; John Durham third , $1. Foot race for girls under 12 years of age , 50 yards 2:40 : , between Second nnd Third streets prize $5. R. Beswick , mnnnger. Without doubt more inter est wns taken in this event than in any of the races. There were 20 entries nud the girls demonstrated that they could run. Borthn Shnffer won first money , $2.50 ; Mildred Beach second , $1-50 ; Minnie King third , $1. Bicycle race 3 o'clock , from Fifth to Second streets prize § 25. L. P. Paso- walk , manager. There were five entries in the bicycle race , G. W. Davis win ning first'money ' , $15 ; . C. W. Ahlman second , § 10. Hose race , 8:80 : p. m. Prize $50. From Fourth to Second streets. O. E. Hartford , manager. There were only two entries in the hose race , 'the Queen City company , John ' 'Kr&nlz captain , and the Mast company , W. B. Vail cap tain. The Queen City company won t ' first money , f30 ; and the Mast second , 120. , 'High jump prize | 2 ; broad j jump prize ? 2 4' o'clock , Corner Fourth and Main streets.4-Ii. Pi-Pasowalk , manager : Slx'bbnt'es'tants tried'-the high-'jump nndE. Hedge won the' first and o'nly money , $ $ . There were two entries and ono prize in the broad jump , won by G. Wt Graves. , Draft horse pulling , contest for farm ers' tenm 1:30 : o'clock prize 810 , between - tween Third and Fourth streets. ' D. D. Brunson , manager : Four draft teams worked for the prize in this con test , that of Julius Hoehue winning its owner $10. Wheelbarrow race 5 o'clock , be tween Second and Third streets prize | 0. S. L. Gardner , manager. . There were only three entries in this race. O. Shrayer took first , $3 ; Oscar Dedormau second. | 2 ; William Durham third , $1. Potato race 5:20 : , between Fourth and Fifth streets prize ? 3 , Roy Hight , manager. There were it ) entries in this contest , resulting In Lilllo Lnngonborg receiving first money , $2 ; Bert Gordon second , $1. Fat moil's race 5:30 : , between Third and Fourth streets prize $0. Bnrt Mapos , manager.- The six fat men who entered this race worked hard in the heat for the money hung up. R. J. Eccles took first prize , $1 ; A , O. F. Sohnltz second , $2. Shoo race 5:45 : , between Second and Third streets prize $3. S. L. Gardner , manager. Fifteen youngsters pulled off their shoos nnd throw them into n pile nud nt a given signnl mnde a run for the pilS , picked out their own shoes nud the one who first had his on nnd laced up entitled to first prize. This wns Gcorgo Gibson , who received $2 ; E. Hedge won second money , $1. ' T-jg-of-wnr ( i oVlixik , corner Fourth nnd Main htreets pri/.o $14. W. P. Dixou , manager. Two teams pulled in the tug-of-wnr , which were mimed th'o East nud West side tennis. The West side team won the money , $14. .Barrel race 0:80 : , between Third and Fotirth strcotH prize $3. Burt Mape's , manager. Twenty-five boys wont into this race , each one attempting to roll 'n barrel across the Hue first. Ray Hyde won first place , $1,50 ; Albert Drdger second , $1 ; Jens Jensen third , 50 cents' . Thorp were no entries in the competi tion fbr best decorated farmer's rig , nud the committee saved $5 thereby. In addition to these prizes the com mittee gave f 50 to the winning base ball team , making $200 in nil thnt was paid out as prizes. Band Music. There was satisfaction in the nin'slb provided for Norfolk's celebrntiou. The concerts and other mnslo provided , by the bauds was undeniably a lending fenturo of the celebration. Never has any celebration in the state had better music than thnt provided by Norfolk's committee. The Twenty-Second regi ment baud of Fort Crook , Omaha , di rected by Etnil Reichardt and th'o Fourth regiment band of Sioux City , di rected by M. E. Reed , nro without par allel in the west nud the delightful strains proceeding from their well at tuned instruments plensod the enrs of thousands in Norfolk yesterday. It would be hnrd to judge which gave the best satisfaction. Both hud warm and ardent admirers before the day was fin ished , nnd they occupy a warm spot in the hearts of the people of Norfolk and vicinity that is a guarantee that they will bo well received here on the occa sion of ahy future visits they may make. Each band master had his men well' in band and they responded in n manner that distinguished them as able musi cians and capable of producing harmony and melody of a very superior quality. The afternoon and evening concerts were composed of selections thnt were happily chosen and fit in well with , the spirit of the people and the occasion. Each organization worked 'hnrd , nud whllo they were undoubtedly pleased when their last selection wns rendered many who heard them could have list ened to them many hours longer with out being sensible of fatigue. Many were disappointed by reason of the fact that the evening concert of the Twenty- Second regiment band nt the corne'r of Main nnd Second streets was cut short by the disagreeable weather thnt pre vailed nt that time , and but half of the program was given. Military Drill. Nothing ever prooves quite so popular in the minds of the public as a military drill , and yesterday's display was no ex ception to the rule. The three compan ies taking part were the center of at traction during the time that they were drilling , and there was no more popular feature of the celebration. It was found that the street was not broad enough' to allow the companies to execute the bat tnlion drill , but they went through the maneuvers possible in the circumscribed territory. Each company found friends among the spectators for the perfection of its movements and the harmony of the whole. The Madison company was under command of Oapt. Fred Gepuer , who ns ranking officer had command' the battalion. The Norfolk company was commanded by Capt , K.Barnes nnd theStnntou company by Oapt. Geo. Eberly. BASE BALL. Norfolk Loses to Omaha by a Score of 0 to 2. " In a hard fought and'nntil the iastjan .eminently interesting contest , the. Sugar .City , family.of . ball playerp.were defeated before several 'thousand fans , by the Omaha Originals'with'a'score ' of 0 to' 3. Until 'the seventh it was anybbdy's game ! standing 1 and 1'but ' ia that'"in- nlng the teen from thd south took'Vpair of squares and closed things up 'with ' n bunch of three , in the ninth. For . .the first four innings not a man saw the ; color of the third sack , and not a mem ber of the Wilkius' family got to first. In that time up Johnson took a two bagger , walked to third on balk and rode homo on an error at first. ' In the next Bradford for the Greys was passed around by a successful bunch of base hits , From this on until the seventh it looked ns though there might bo something doing tor the locals but Welch and Bradford each got around the diamond and it was all off. the next O'Brien , for the home club , agot ( timely two base drive , and was helped around by Wood's ' sacrifice 'and Johnson's hit. In the lost time at bat the visitors found Bnoklin safely , concentrated tlleir force and put three men ncross the plato. The first half of the game was 'very superior from any view point. 'The second part lost a little , owing to the disagreeable south wind thnt sent dust whirling across the diamond in un broken continuity. But it was n good game throughout , and ono well worth the seeing. Welch and O'Keefo did the battery work for the Originals while Buckliu threw to. Wilklnrt for the locals. O'Keofe dropped three strike-outs nud allowed but five safe hits. Buckliu was better