Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-05

LOCAL NEWS.
THE FOURTH IN WASHINGTON
How It was Celebrated.
Yesterday, the anniversary of American In
dependence, was ushered In with the firing OF
national saluteS from the arsenal and navy
yard at sunrise SaluteS were also fired at those
posts at noon and sunset. The District arttl-
lery also fired salutes at sunrise, noon and sun
set, on the high grounds north OF the city. The
national eolors were everywhere displayed
throughout the city, except from the City Hall,
the absence OF the flag from that building being
generally remarked. The crowded street cars
curing Sandg the early hours OF the day took full
ExCuRsIoNIsrs
70 the railroad depots and steamboat wharves
pound TOT the woods or TO spend the day on the
for the Blue Ridge, over the Western MARYLAND
railroad, left the B. & p. depot, bearing away
about GOO persons, who returned about 90
From this depot there was also an ex
curston OF colored people to Seabrook.
about 400 In all, and also Sunday school picnic
to Carin Springs, Va, numbering about $50.
on the regular trains many private parties
went TO cool retreats along the line OF the road
during the day. From the b. 40. depot Friend
ship Lodge, LON, took an excursion party TO
Laurel, which was well atterded A large num-
Der OF people went to Washington Grove camp
ground. picked nine from the Star and old
Astoria base ball clubs accompanied the party
and played match with the Rockville nine at
Rockville. The picked nine was victorious by q
score OF 81 to 4. All the early trains took out
parties bound for Irving Park, Annapolis juno
that point, the chief event OF the day being a
touTE ament OF athletic sports. large number
OF Wash1ngtonians visited Bladensburg ana
witnessed the tournament of the Maryland
knights. The steamboat wharves presented
animated scenes, every boat leaving the city
taking large parties down the river.
The ScheutZenfeSt and the eight-horIr meet
ing or the Workingmen's Assembly are reported
elsewhere.
THE OLDEST INHABITANTs' ASSOCIATION
celebrated the day by meeting at Willard
Hall. DR.. Blake presided. In calling the meet
Ing to order, he said he was glad to see so many
gray-headS In attendance. He supposed the
younger members OF the association had gone
GOWN the river on excursions. The secretary
MI. Easily, stated that the annual election OF
officers was in order. DR.. Blake proposed that
the election be postponed to the next meeting.
An objection was made to postponement by Nc.
CaIlan, but it was afterwards withdrawn. and
DR.. Blake's proposition was carried Mr. j. q.
Brun was introduced and read the Declaration
of andependence from foe staate OF the original
bia." This was followed by the grafton. The
orator, Mr: L: F. Tasistro, aged seyenty-six,
MAJ, made a, one cot OF the most eloquen. Fourth OF July
AT no period In our history could the celebra-
tfon Of the day be more beneficent fn results.
he said. The celebration OF the day would send
TO every man struggling for freedom under the
crushing despottsms Of Europe word Of en-. en-
couragement. Although we should not
ian l the emoers OF revolution, no freeman
erslayement Of nations going on in some
portions OF Europe. When It is therefore
seen that enete monarchs are resorttng to
every expedient to readjust the chains OF bond
age it became our duty TO speak out words OF
encouragement to the struggling nations and
remind them Of the deeds Of the God-inspired
washington. as our endurance overcame ap-
gle for freedom, so may the cause succeed Ia
Europe; and we may live to see the despotisms
nov crushing the people things Of the past
OF America to that OF the Hebrew race, and
drew striking analogies therefrom. He also
referred to the mental degeneracy OF these
times. ne drew comparisons between the
Clays, Websters and Calhouns, and other states
men OF old and those OF the present day. to
The detIiment OF the latter. He wound up his
public men OF the present day do not under
stand the philosophy OF manners. He concluded
MS grafton by glowing word d-pictures OF Clay,
we Me9stee Calhoun 1a and Benton The egotism Of
latter portion OF the Grafton, though more I'm
the character OF lecture than an Grafton, was
very Interesting. A vote OF thanks was ten
concluding.
THE CALIFORNIAN CANES
Inc seventh annual games and picnic of the
Caledonian Club took place at Beyer's park,
ahd were well attended, especially Ia the after
coon. The festivities commenced at 10 O'Clock
with Scotch reel. In games which followed
prizes were awarded as follows: Putting the
more, who cleared "a feet: second to james
Lynch, Of Washington, 80 feet inches. The
tunn1ng long Jump first prize to John Maloney,
Martin Crehen. OF this City, il feet j inch
Short race. half mile, John Maloney first and
John Smaliwood second Running high jump
5smes ss sGnn agncs msa9nsy y isss ssne sa
boys, eleven entries-Daniel veImeyer, first.
and Louis Petrie, second. Throwing the
sn%%erJGhn snd 9smes SHaoney e feet inches
Go-as-you- please pedestrian match-forty
m1nutes-six entries, j. Maloney coming Ia
nTst, FREQ: Eckert. OF Baltimore, second, and J.
miles. Hitch and kick j. Maloney scored nine
ieeI, against X. L. Mars eight feet eleven
inches. The three-leggeo race resulted in Ma
opponents being Main and Smallwood. Malo-
ley covered thirty-eight feet three inches In
.nsai9op' inc inop' step step and Jump, while Crehen was
Vaulting with pole Maloney made nine feet
to E. Glbson's seven feet. Hurdle race, over
ten hurdles, won by Maloney, Crehen second
carried on the prizes. The tug of war between
team OF the Baltimore CaledOnians Contained
ny Mr. keiOW, and one selected from the Wash
lngton Caledonians, headed by Mr.. MttcheIL
resulted In favor Of the home team. they gain,
ing two out Of three tugs" THE sporfs We're
continued until dark, and dancing was then
kept up to late hour.
THE ANAC0STIA GUN CLUB.
Eagle Park, near III and 18th streets northeast
was the scene OF shooting contest by the above
named club and their friends. The shooting
was commenced at Ii am, and by o'clock the
visitors and members had broken nearly all of
the 1000 glass balls. After recess the regular
pigeon shooting matches began. There were
nine entries, at S. each. with rise OF 21 Yards
ties TO be shot of at 26 and 81 yards respective
Each contestant was allowed five birds. The
score for the first match was as follows Con
gresham Acklen, 5; Mr. Mills, 5; Mr.. Kell. 5:
Mr. Mayhem, 5; Mr. Case, a; Mr.. Wagner, g.
Mr.. Harris, 3; Congressman Finley. 8, and Mr.
Engels, 2. The four first named shot the tie
on, resulting In the first prize OF $40 to Mr. Ack-
len, and the second prize OF SIS to Mr. Mills
The second match resulted In tie for several
gentlemen, and Mr.. Acklen again won the first
prize and Mr. Engels the second. The third
YVES won Dy Mr.. wagner, also on tie Mr. May
new receiving the second money. The fourth
ana last match resulted In Mr. Wagner carry
ing Oh the first prize and Mr.. Mayhem the sec
ono: Oh Another match was broken up on account
OF the windy and dusty weather.
THE COLUMBIA LONG RANGE CLUB
The match for the Adee gold badge for long
range rifle shooting took place at Benniug'S
Yesterday afternoon, but owing to the wind the