Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-07-05
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A Police officer Shot BY a
Prisoner.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO FlREMEh.
An Attempt Made to Swim the
whirlpool Rapids.
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.
Patriotic Gatherings at Many Places
The Day at RoseIand Park-Many
sunday schools Pfesent-The speak,
ers and Toast List-H0w the Day
Was Observed In Boston-The Fourth
Celebrated In Portland In Honor of
the Army OF the Potomac-The Exer-
cises nc TammanY Hall-The Day at
other Places. -
PUTNAM, Conn.,, July 4.-The clouds hang
ing over Roseland park, Woodstock, this
morning led many to fear that the binding
storm of last year, when President Harrison
was present, would be repeated, but as the
1OIcAOOu duVduceO LILO bklcs ClodIou duu Lu0
park, one of the most beautiful spots in New
England, began to assume q holiday appear
ance, and from every direction came teams
and foot passengers. 1t was not Mr.. Bowens
intention to make an elaborate affair this
year, owing to the recent death of his son,
John Elliot Bowen. Sunday schools came in
bodies, while many schools were represented
by individual members. These were assigned
places about the park, where they were
easily found by appropriate and beautiful
banners. A competent citizens committee
had made all necessary arrangements,
and there was no friction. The address
Of welcome was by Hon. Charles A. Russell,
NJ. O., who alluded very touchingly to the
absence of one of the important factors in
previous celebrations-Mr. Bowen's son
and he welcomed In eloquent words the peo-
pie of the place. Rev. J. r. Stubbert of
Putnam followed with prayer. Senator
Joseph R. Hawley spoke to "The Day We
Celebrate" dwelling at considerable length
upon Bishop Potter's position in regard to
pensions. He took particular pains to set
himself straight before the public on the
pension question. Rev. William Hayes
Ward, D. D., delivered most graphic poem
dealing with the Johnstown flood entitled,
"The South Fork Fishing Club" Rev.
Henry L wayland, D. D., spoke on 'Duties
in 1776 and in $780," making the point
that the tyrant king and foe to grapple with
be met by the rising generation. "What the
Sunday School Stands for in our Land" was
finely treated by Rev. George NJ. Boynton.
D. D OF Boston, showing the influence Of
| Sunday school upon the nation, the work
done and the work to be done. Fred Elmer
| son Brooks of California closed the days
| exercises with Q numerous poem entitled
| "Ths Ghost of an Old Continental" The
vein of humor running through the whole
was readily apparent and enthusiastically re-
| ceiyed. The afternoon was spent in march-
| ing by the schools, games of all kinds, races,
| competitive contests, musical selections, etc.
In the evening q large crowd remained to see
the magnificent display of fireworks, which
was never eaualled at these celebrations.
| THE DAY IN BOSTON
BOSTON, July 4.-The day has been cele-
bratsd- in about the usual way In this city
to.day. There were bicycle, lacrosse and
swimming matches, rowing and sailing
regatta, children's entertainments, an Grafton
in Boston theater, q balloon ascension, band
concerts and fireworks provided by the city
for the entertainment of the thousands who
came from surrounding towns and cities.
The Grafton was delivered at noon BY
Albert E. Pillsbury to large audience
Mayor Hart presided, Rev. n. ]. Savage
offered prayer and the Declaration of indie
pendencs was read by Master L. T. Damon
The swimming match on Charles river drew
large crowd. Five men started in the pro-
fessional race, one-quarter mile and return
First prize. $50, was won by Jehn ID
Lsavitt of Newton, William MeCluskey
Lowell second. Time, 1920. The quarter
mile race, amateur. with six starters, wen
to William Brice of Scotland in s minutes, 81
J seconds; Charles Barrows of Newton second
In the rowing regatta which followed ther
was much interest manifested Only fou
men appeared In the race for professions
scullers, three miles, John Teemer, James
Ten Eyck, John Mckay and John Joyce
: Teemer won In 21:1S, Ten Eyck second
21:22, John Joyce third. The race for locs
professionals, three miles, was won byJ: J
amateur junior scullers' race, three miles
went to .. u. Wiggin In 1855 on claim 9
foul, Albert Bowling crossing 6rst in 1885,
The eight-oared shell race for amateurs
one mile and half, between Crescents an
Bradfords was won by the Bradfords in 1906
. Crsscents' time 10:17. The four-oared work
ing boat race, professional, three miles, wa
MO R n r and John Rrssn n Is:o7 ia
+ Evcke's crew. composed of Ten Eyck,
Joyce, William F. Conley and John Casey
second In 1904.
Promptly at four O'Clock Professor Ezra
Allen OF Providence made q balloon asceI
sion from the common In the presence OF ~
J 600 people. Inc balloon 10 large enough
carry i've persons, but, owing to the RAJ
that 1t was inflated partially with water ga
. but one person could accompany him-M
Graham Rice of the Herald. The trip "!
short and uneventful, the balloon landing
Chelsea, near the soldiers' home, about AS
:. The members OF the Massachusetts soce.
g. OF the Cincinnati to the number OF thirt.
y hve held their annual meeting OF the fark
house IN the afternoon sos Az Inc nanan
which followed business meeting speeon
}. were made by the guests, Mr.. kirk
Pierce of Hillsboro, n. H.; Vice Preside
WaHsl, General Paffrey, Dr. Benlam
= Apthrop Gould OF Cam bridge, Rev. Hen
!. w. Nelson, D. D., of Geneva, N. T.; Ere
:. erick A. Whitwell of Boston, Charles d. b
Oh of La wrence, Gammaliel Otis of Colora'
Of Springs.
he The following officers were elected for q
u u ensuing year: President, Hon; samuel
" Cobb; vice president, WlnsioW warren; 81
:, rotary, David Green Atklhs' 1Fs; treasure
" u. braoIolo.
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