Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-03
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
How 1t will be ObseFved-The Oldest
lnba bitants' administrations Ra-
ces, Base Hall, Picnics and Other At
fractions.

How Ii will be ObSeFve0-The Oldest
inba bitants' CeIebration-HOrse Ra-
ces, sa~e Hall, Picnics and Other At.
fractions.
There will be no formal celebration of the Fourth
OF July here except that to be held by the Oldest
Inhabitants association, at IL O'Clock, In their
rooms at the Corcoran building. They will cele-
brate the Fourth after their fashion for the last
twenty years Mr.. John Marbury will read the
Declaration of Independence, and short addresses
will b. made by several members OF the associa-
ton. This will be the twentieth Fourth the asso-
citation has thus celebrated, by reading the Decla
ration, reciting pleasant anecdotes and giving
amusing "reminiscences Of the early "FourthS' as
they remember them After tbs branch OF the
celebration the election OF officers will be held
mach burning OF gunpowder though the determi-
nation OF the authorities to suppress the fire.
cracker and other pyrotechnics may have depress-
ing effect on the small boy. General orders in
structing the officers to suppress the use Of fire.
works, far possible, were read in all the po-
lice stations last night If the day is fair large
proportion OF the population VIII seek recreation
of the city. taking advantage o; the various ex
cursions 10y boat and rail.
THE FOURTH At IVY CITY.
A number OF running and trotting races has been
arranged for tomorrow at Ivy City race track, and
some very interesting contests can be witnessed
with little trouble and expense. The races, which
Will begin at O'Clock, VIII be as follows: First
race-purse 800. Tor members horses not kept for
racing purposes mile heats. in 5, in harness; en-
tries Second race-Pursc, $50 mile dash, running;
entries Third race-Purse s1a5. for 2:s5 horses;
mile heats. in 5, in harness. entries. Fourth
race-PurSe $50, steeplechaSe: entries.
THE PATRIOTIC "wIID WEST"
Exhibitions of the ''Wid West" will be given at
Athletic park. In the evening there will be q dis
play of fireworks in addition to the usual perform
anees. The members OF the Washington Gun
club will assist Captain Bogardus in setting on his
shotgun rockets.
BASE BALL AND BIcTcLIsrs.
The Nationals play the St.Louis Unions at Capitol
park tomorrow morning, and the Cincinnati
Unions in the afternoon. The lovers Of base ball
Will have opportunities OF witnessing two interest
Ing games
The Capital "Bi' club viii make run to Rock
VILE tomorrow. and the club nine will play game
OF base Dali with the Rockville nine.
FOURTH OF JULY PICNICs AND EXCURSIONS.
The regatta at Norfolk tomorrow, in which the
Columbia and Potomac crews will participate, will
attract great many people from this city. The
George Leary VIII leave this afternoon at $780, and
the Excelsior tomorrow evening ut 5. Excursion
fsts can remain In Norfolk two days and reach
home sunday morning.
There Will be picnic tomorrow for the benefit
Mr. George Green. Stages will run from the corner
OF High and Bridge Streets Georgetown. Music
and dancing commence at two O'Clock.
The ". w. COrcOran will make two trips to
Mount Vernon. Boat will leave at 10 a. m, ar
irving at p. m. and leave again at $50 p. M ar
irving at 1:30 p. IN.
The eighth family festival OF the Golden Star So
Gals Will be given at the Schuetzen Park to-mOr-
row. Dancing to commence at two o'clock p. 10.
The steamer Jane MOSeley will make an excur-
sion TO Monte CrStO tomorrow. Boat leaves 9Th
street wharf at $50 a. m returns at 10 p. M, sharp.
The EmlnettGuaids will hold their first picnic
at Loeffier S pleasure gardens tomorrow.
There viii be a Fourth OF July excursion to
Washington Grove Camp grounds. under the au-
spices OF Waugh NJ. +. church sunday school
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at $50 a. m.
Off for Chicago.
DEPARTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS
THIS MORNING.
The newspaper" train for the Chicago demo-
cratic convention over the Baltimore and Ohio road
left Washington at 10 O'Clock to-day and will reach
Chicago Tomorrow forenoon The train was iden-
teal with one that carried the newspaper CORE
spOndents to the national republican convention
Major Joseph g. Pangborn. assistant general pas
senger agent, Was In charge. banquet Will be
gwen the correspondents at Deer Park by the Bal
timore and Ohio telegraph company. and under the
supervision OF Manager Walker, OF Deer Park hotel
Following Is a list of the party on board the train:
Charles T. Murray, st. Louis Globe Democrat and
Pittsburg Dispatch; Frank Carpenter and G. H.
Walker, Cleveland Leader; N. p. Handy and C. NJ.
Ogden. Philadelphia Press and Boston Globe; p v.
Stillson Hutehins and Walter Hutchins, Washing
ton Post; EdWin Fleming, St Louis Republican; F.
H. TruesdeI, john 5. Shrlver and Albert Goodman,
Baltimore American; J. V. Cracraft, Pittsburg
Post; George W. Adams, Washington EVENING
STAR; III. A. Preston, New York Herald; B. p
Gaines, st. Paul Pioneer Press; A. b. Cunningham
Herald: +. A. Richardson and \. Z. FOaTd, Baltt-
more san; f. G.. Dunnell, New YORK Times; Foster
Coates, New ork N0H and ErDreSS> W. E. Bar
rett, Boston Advertiser; John V. Hood, Baltimore
Day; George Edwin EntwiStle. Baltimore Nelrs; O.
q. Staley, Louisville Courier Journal and New Or
leans Times Democrat; Edwin FlemEing, st. Louis
Republican. Detroit Free Press and New York Com
raeycidi bulletin; W. B. Shaw, Boston Transcript;
Ii. II. COiclaZar, Philadelphia Record, and MesSrs
Clarke and krehbiel, New York Tribune; ODou-
nell, New FORK World; smith, New York CONNER
cidl-A drertiSer and Philadelphia Bulletin; Bayard,
New York star; Lambert, Philadelphia Times;
SwartZ and WarDurton, Philadelphia Tele0raDh:
Morgan, Washington Critic; Crawford, Fittsbur9
Commercial Gazette, New York Journal and De.
trOlt NelrS; Tretler, Boston Journal Towle, Boston
TTdretter; Htnman, Cleveland Herald; Hargrave
Associated Press Powers, Chicago Times; Ayers
Kansas City Times; Wright, Chicago Tribune:
Hutchinson. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette; Nc
Carty, Richmond Campaign; Snowden, Cincinnati
Enquirer; DobSon, Cincinnati Sun
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION VIA PENN.
sYLyAN!A RAILROAD.-FOr delegates and visitors
attending the national democratic convention
tickets TO Chicago will be placed On sale at the
Offices of the Pennsylvania railroad July to z in
elusive, good going to destination on or before july
Tickets good for continuous passage In both direc-
tons Fare for the round trip, 32l5 80 The F. H. X
offers superior advantages over other lines and
Trip over the road at this season will be one OF
pleasure and comfort.
STAR will be sent postpaid TO any address In the
nted States or Canada until after the presidential
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