The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE FOURTH IN BROOKLYN.

How the Day was Observed-Fires,
Fights, Accidents and Incidents.
The Fourth in Brooklyn was ushered In by the
firing OF salutes at sunrise from Fort Greene and the
Navy Yard the ringing Of bells, and the dischareng
Of pistols and fire crackers. Those who were in
.clined to take morning nap Were unable to do so
in consequence of the din which was kept up by
patriotic youngsters, who seemed to enjoy them
selves in burning powder. Flags were displayed
from all the public and many private buildings, as
Well as the boats and shipping along the whars. The
decorations on the City Hall, arranged by the
Keeper, Mr.. Toomey. attracted considerable atten-
tion. In compliance with the orders of Chief Of
Police Campbell squad Of police were held in re-
serve at Police Headquarters, ready for any emer-
gency which might arise. They had quiet day,
however. Towards noon the heat became SO op-
pressive that there was a cessation Of the noise
0ccasioned by the discharge OF fireworks by the
% rs Sney we1e ae y 70 the ay but in the
afternoon the Twenty-third Regiment Band gave
concert at Prospect Park, which attracted large
gathering. There was q yacht race on the lake,
Which afforded considerable amusement.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS.
Arthur Smith was fatally injured ut his residence,
80 Main street. by the explosion Of some gunpow-
der which he had In his pocket.
Warren Simonson, Of $40 Livingston street, was
severely burned by the explosion OF roman
candle.
At one O'Clock yesterday morning Annie Ward,
street, near Tenth avenue was shot In the breast
as she was standing at awindow. The injury is
not not ra sr sepa savs
picion Of being the persons who discharged the
pistol.
Catharine CASSIDY, while standing at the window
Of her residence, 2lS Fatbush avenue, yesterday
morning, was shot In the head, and it Is believed,
y GnaTes yea was tSa so and
George X. McDevitt, OF 1Sl Fort Greene place, was
fatally Injured yesterday morning by the premature
explosion OF pistol the contents Of which lodged
Annie Moore, five years Of age, was badly burned
by the explosion Of some fireworks at her resi-
dence, 103 Skillman street.
Mr.. G. Abrahams, OF 200 Orchard street, had two
fingers blown OF by the explosion Of cannon.
Charles S. Patterson, of 20S Third avenue, was
badly burned by the explosion OF q can Of powder.
Its believed he will lose his eye-sght
The cries Of murder attracted the police OF the
Third precinct to 493 President street, where they
found Patrick NJ. Cummings attempting to murder
his wife. He had struck her several blows on the
head with q small hatchet and the blood was
streaming down the poor woman's face. She was
badly injured and had to be removed to the hospi-
tai Cummings was arrested Iand locked up to an
swer.
About half.past five O'Clock Gilbert Williamson,
residing at lis Fulton street, was endeavorlng to
when he missed his footing and fell under the
vehicle. He was fearfully crushed Mr.. Williamson
was taken to the Long Island Hospital.
Michael Wall, forty years old, fell down stairs at
81 Emmett street and broke his neck last evening.
1t is supposed that he was under the influence OF
Daniel smith, 43 Taylor street, shot himself in the
left hand while celebrating the GLORIOUS Fourth"
H. Anlt fell in City Hall Park yesterday and dlso.
Gated his shoulder. He was sent to the City Hos
pital.
The Coroner was notified to hold an inquest over
the body OF Robert Mckinley, a boy i've years old,
who was drowned In the Erie Basin.
Anthony Gardner, keeper OF boarding house at
73 Congress street, was drowned while bathing In
the river foot of Warren street. yesterday morning.
George Forbes, sixteen years OF age, residing at
No. 48l Fulton avenue, had his hand burned by
fireworks which he was exploding on DeKalb ave-
Ann Connor, seventeen years of age was severely
of Clermont avenue and Adephi street, yester-
day. Taken to the City Hospital.
Fire crackers set fire to the roof Of J. D. McClos-
keys liquor store, 104 Fulton street. Loss on build
ing and stock, $4,000; insured for sS, s,,. ,ooo 80,
The candy store and stock OF +. Sollinger, 165
Myrtle avenue, was damaged by fire caused by fire
crackers. Loss on stock, $l,so0; insured in the
Phoenix Insurance Company. The building was
damaged to the amount OF $500. Insured In the
Mechanics Insurance Company:
Fire crackers were lodged on the roof Of the house
No. 73 Prince street and damaged 1t to the amount
Of 500. Insured.
Rose Thompson died from sunstroke in wolcott
Mary Bockman was afrected by the heat in Flush
catharine Cornwen died from the effects Of the
heat In Warren street.
Catharine Riley was overcome by the heat in
State street.
N. b. Dubois was overcome by the heat in Fulton
street.
Charles Morse was prostrated by the heat in
Myrtle avenue.
THE FIREWORKS.
The appropriation for public displays OF fireworks
was limited to the usual amount, 3000 and, there
fore, the pyrotechnics were not extensive. The
Fort Greene display was postponed on account OF
were fireworks at Carroll Park, South Brooklyn,
Capitoline Grounds and the Satellite Grounds In
the Eastern District The pieces were OF short
duration, but, Notwithstanding, were much admired
by the spectators.
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