Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-03
mEErOF ,CYOLIsTs.

MEET OF 'CYCLIsTs.
 The Tenth Annual Meeting of the L..
 A. w. at Hagersto Wn, Md.-325 5
 Wheelmen Already Registered-A
 Pleasant Reception.
 HAaERsTowN N, Md, July 2.-The tenth an- nual meet of the League of American Wheel men is fully under way, but local showers have interfered somewhat with 'cycling President Luscomb arrived last night and was escorted by the band, the wheslmen and citizens to the Hotel Hamilton where a form al reception was rendered him. At the busi- ness session in the opera house this morning various matters of fraternal interest were discussed. A meeting of chief consuls was held, and uniforms and their manufacture and the establishing of State and division of fcial organs, etc., were considered. Up to noon today 325 leaguemen had registered, and all report other Cyclists on the way. Twenty-eiRht wheelmen's organizations are so far represented, including the Massachu- setts and Boston Bicycle clubs of Boston, and the Dorchester club of Dorchester, Mass. Many unattached wheelmen are also present. The decorations of stores and residences are elaborate. The social pleasures have been light at the open handed hospitality shown them. The programme as officially an- nounced will be followed. The racers are arriving, and although the ground is soaked it can be prepared for fast time in a couple of hours with the aid of air and sunshine.
 Is the Dead Man Cooney ssthe Fox2'
 BELvDERE, H.. July 2.-Much excitement was caused here yesterday by the report that an unknown man who committed suicide here Sunday answered the description of Cooney "the Fox," wanted in Chicago. Sheriff Breokinton, who has Cooney's descrip- tion, says that the dead man tallies, from the pock-marked face to the crippled finger. Nothing was found on the body which would in anyway establish the mans identity. An officer from Chicago will arrive this morning and try to identify the dead man.
 TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.
 Ruggiere's fireworks factory at Auber- villieres, France, five miles north of Paris, was destroyed yesterday by an explosion and seven persons were kiljal.
 An unknown man yesterday was run over and killed while lying apparently asleep on the track at Salem, Mass. His body wes badly mangled. He was about forty years old.
 The leaders of the striking miners who took part in the riot at Dortmund, Germany, on May 10, have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from two to five years.
 Three homing pigeons owned by Lowell fancier were liberated by L. w. Spanghel of Brooklyn, N Y., from Brooklyn bridge at o:3O a. m., July 1, and arrived at Lowell, Mass, at 2:15 P. m. yesterday, quick flight.
 THE GREAT sENGERFEsT opens To-Day Under the Auspices of
 the Arions-Arrival of the Societies
 This MOrning-The Great Concert
 TO-Night At the HYperfOn-'The Sing
 ing For the Prizes-The Big Picnic
 To-MOrrOw.
 The opening ceremonies of the great Ger man sengerfest begin with the elaborate concert at the Hyperion Theater this even- ing, and most extended preparations for the great event have been going on for some time among the German societies of the city. The center of activity is the Arion Singing society. This organization will take the other societies of the State into the graces of their hospitality during the great festival Arion Hall will, of course, be one of the principal places at which the many visitors will congregate, and it's walls and everything with it's precincts have been adorned with multitude of decorations and put in most inviting condition to welcome the guests. The State societies which will participate in the event number about twelve. They will arrive in this city this morning and will be met at the depot by the Arions, headed by the Second Regiment band. Each society has made many preparations to fulfill itt part of the programme which will be rem | dered during the sBngerfest. The opening | event tonight has received much attention | The chorus of four hundred voices, which il ! to form the most magnificent feature of thu | concert, will be composed of members o ! nearly all the State societies. Three piece | will be sung by this great chorus. The diff ferent societies of the State have been driliet | upon them for several weeks ant when the whole aggregation is. is heas' ss' musical enthusiasts prophecy that th' | effect will be superb. Anothe interesting feature of the concert will be tn singing contests between the different Stat societies They will sing certain songs. ant ! prizes will be awarded for the best vocal ex hibitiou. The Arion society will not ente these contests, as it is the custom for tn home society to leave the field clear for thei guests. A we'll known and popular locs | vocalist, Madame Evelyn Oertel, is to be on of the soloists.
 The great day of the gathering will be O the fourth. It is then that Schutzen par ! will again resound with the national festivi ties of the Germans. The forenoon will b devoted to parading. The members of tn social societies in uniform, will display then ! selves upon an extended route of marct ! They will be reviewed before City Hall b the mayor and members of the city govern | ment. h the afternoon, Schutzen park vii | be the scene ot their exploits.
 The societies who will compete for tn prizes are the Harmonic of New Haven, ,unde the leadership of Emil Peters; Concordia o Seymour. leader, G. A. Bob; Germania o ! Bridgeport, leader, E. Peters; Germanf Sangerbund of South Norwalk, leader, H Roasch; Liederkranz of Southington, leader H. Trioh; Hermansochne of New Britain | leader, M Hatinger; ;Mannerchor of Hartford leader, G. Gebhardi; Sangerbund, leader M. Dessauer; Sangerbund of Meriden, leader G. Gebhardi, and Concordia of Waterbury leader, J. E. Bartlett.
 The members of all the visiting societie will lodge with the members of Arion socie ty. This afternoon there will be grand re hearsal at the Hyperion. Following is the pro gramme for the concert this evening: ' overture. .DccIuofe Orchestra.
 ' DeS HeldengraD. .........-....-.,. .LlcL ! Arion Society.
 Singing KreufabrIrers Abengleit; | Second Class .....................Rh ..Rheinbergt ! Contralt0 Solo. o............... .................
 Madame Evelyn Oertel.
 | Singing Glencoe. ...............,..L Llcf ! First Class ! Grand Selection from Faust. .Gouno ! Orchestra
 | Untune ...................l. .. tiuS | Orchestra.
 | Contra!to Solo-The Wanderer. Schube | Mademe Evelyn Oertel.
 | Der Liedes Derklarung ...............,.......A Al | All Societies and Orchestra.
 Assaulted Ills Brother. | William Cowles, of Winthrop avenue, WI