National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-05
THE ,sLEIGHING CARNIVAL.
Accidents and Incidents OF Yesterdays
Sport-Proposition for a Grand Time To-


| Accidents and Incidents of Yesterdays
Sport-Proposition for q Grand Time To-
| morrow.
| The Avenue yesterday presented an appear
ance which served to remind one of the ''good old
times" as everything available to be put on
| runners was called into use, from the elegant
| sleigh and four horses to the sugar hogshead
| with a sorry specimen Of the equine tribe. In
| the afternoon the sport became more lively, and
| some of the sleighers, desiring to give it even
| more Zest, made acquisitions on the costumers,
ladies Of Ultra fashion. &c, to the infnite smnse
| ment of the crowd that thronged the whole
length of the Avenue.
merchants and citizens are taking advantage of
the present snow to have grand carnival to-
morrow afternoon, to which end they have sp-
pointed committee to make all the necessary
arrangements, which will be published in the
papers, and great success may be anticipated.
contribute to the fun, under the proposed mar
shall and aids.
Some Of the drivers are somewhat given to trials
of the speed Of their horses, but this should be
stopped at once, IL greatly endangers life on SO
crowded q thoroughfare as the Avenue.
1t will be good news to the lovers of sleighing
to know that Mr.. F. B. Hill will from to-day and
during the continuance of the present weather,
throw open to the public the race track at Ben
rolled, and 1t is in excellent condition. He pro.
poses to those who pride themselves on the speed
Of their stock to have sweepstake every day,
vided amongst the first three horses, but he de-
sires it to be known that no record will be made
not open, but Mr.. Hill has kindly suggested the
warming Of some of the rooms for the comfort of
the ladies' No charge will be made for admis
accepted BY those who wish to enjoy the sport,
but avoid the crowding on the Avenue.
ACCIDENTS.
An accident the result of which might have
been very serious took place at the corner Of FIJI
teeQtl street and the Avenue. owing to the driver
of one of Keyes Smiths hacks attempting to
cross in front of carriage belonging to Admiral
driver not having allowed enough space col
lision resulted. The rear axle and spring of the
Admiral's carriage were broken OF and the
continued tn cir journey on foot 1t is suggested
that drivers keep their own side of the street,
and that the police see to their doing so.
Good time was made on the Aveaue by four
horses attached to a Fort Whipple wagon, they
taking a trot by themselves while their driver
was away from the vehicle.
George Garter, colored, was run over by
sleigh and badly hurt yesterday on the Avenue.
He was taken to police headquarters, where his
injuries were attended to.
Using Salt in the Streets.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: think there is a law providing penalty for
using salt upon the streets and upon the railways in
the city during the prevalence OF the ''beautiful
snow.' II there be not such a law there should be:
but am the power found in the authority given
to the Society the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails Includes an ample remedy for the inhuman
Pennsylvania avenue Please call the atten ton OF
Bcrgh,s discipesmMr. Gatchel ct ALTO this sub
has been deposited upon the Pennsylvanis avenue
railway thus working great bodily harm to the poor
destroys the hoofs Of horses and resulting there,
from are yarons fatal ailments to the horse. Don't
fess my Yo@ Know hssre Gfe swaSs
our and sne and ms time we
Loars makes sad work OF our snow fall