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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
COMPETING IN CALIFORNIAN GAMES.

The twenty first annual games OF the Hudson
County Caledonian Club held yesterday at Union
It'll, Schutzen Park. n. j.. were attended By over
three thousand people. The races were well filed
with entries and proved exciting. They resulted a.
follows:
Throwing heavy stone-won by s. D. Mclean; w. Rob-
er,son second, j. L. Cattanet third; 80 feet inches
1Ooyard run-Won by S. d. Mclean E. f. Flint second
George slater third. Throwing heavy hammer-Won By
j. L. Cattanet; S. D. Mclean second OIL feet inches
Best dressed Highlander, gold and silver meda-won by
William Wilson, with John Hamilton second. Tossing
caber-won by j. L. Cattanet; S. Grant second, s. d.
Mclean third 80 feet inches. Highland fing-William
McSorley FIRST f. II. whtaw second. D. McGregor third.
Onemie run-won by George Frazer; Nicholas Cox SEQ.
ond J. Burke third; 4:55. Pole vault-won by George
Slater j. L. Csanet second, W. Robertson third feet
1 inch Lady Highlander medals-won by Miss Wilson !:
Miss Newell second. High jumps. D. Mclean first, E.
f. Flint second George Slater third feet inch Reel
dance-won by W. whitaw; J. Guthrie second w. Nc.
sorey third. Four.mile runwon by Nicholas Cox Peter
Pretty second George Frazer third time. 20 minutes.
Broadsword dance-won by Wiul,m McSorley; second.
william whihaw; John Graham third Best dressed
hunter--won by Samuel Evans Tugof-war-won by 3
team composed follows George Slater. s. D. Mclean.
W. Robertson j. L. Cattanet Hitch and x.ck-won By
George Slater s. D. Mclean second and E. E. Flint third
q feet Ii inches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
TEN THOUSAND FIRECRACKERs AT ONCE.
A CHINESE CELEBRATION AT TRENToN-NINE
THOUSAND PEOPLE AT WEDDING.

TEN THOUSAND FIRECRACKERS AT ONCE.
, CHINESE CELEBRATION AT TRENToN-NINE
THOUSAND PEOPLE AT WEDDING
Trenton, N. j., July (speciaD.-The features of
the celebration here the letting of at one time
OF 10000 frecrackers by two Chinese laundrymen
opposite tho Masonic Temple, and a wedding at the
Interstate Fair grounds in the presence of 1000 peo
pie, who paid so cents admission to see balloon
ascension. horseracng and other attractions. The
Cinnamon who let of the lrecrackers did not count ON
the sensation their work created. Their only pur-
pose they said, to honor the Fourth In proper
manner and incidentally to show the Melicans that
there is more vim In frecrackers than they imagine
The crackers were exploded In the middle Of the street
and no such racket has been in Trenton since George
Washington visited the town and surprised lot OF
Hessans in the same locality. The Cinnamon had
deity mixed up cannon crackers with the smaller
ones At regular intervals they exploded, making the
din which lasted full hour, perfectly deafening 1t
was thought that toy store known to be full OF fire
works fire. and an alarm was sounded. Three
horses ran away. Several women tainted and
1t took four policemen to keep tho crowd
of people back Sam Sing and Hop Lee are the names
Of the patriotic Celestials.
The bride at the public wedding was Mrs Anna NJ.
Harris and the bridegroom Charles g. Dufield
party arrived in coach and were cheerod BY
throng present as they took their places In 'front.' o.
the grand stand. Mrs. Harris is on tne sunny sue
OF forty When she saw 1t announced that the
mana cement would give $500 bedroom suite to any
made up her mind that she would capture the
furniture. Whom the final words were spoken,
winning a basket Of champagne from Colonel Tony"
Kuscr. Of Governor Abbetts STAFF who believed the
a score or more Of men sprang toward the bride and
Kissed her. Then she and her husband were whirled
away in their coach, the band playing They've both
been there before many time and the chorus OF
Annie Rooney, "She's my Annie, Pm her Joe.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
ALL CORINTHIAN HELMSMEM.
THE LARCHMoNT YACHT CLUB REGATTA.
POOR WIND, BUT sxILruL sEAMANsHrp-wx:

POOR WIND, BUT sKILFuL sEAMANsHIP-wIN:
NERs AND THEIR TIMES.
Tho Larchmont Yacht Club held its fifth annual
independence Day regatta yesterday. 1t was not
until afternoon that the winds made up their minds 10
blow hard enough To let the be sailed. AZ abot
Q O'Clock little breeze came up from the eastward
and the yachts started There were thrtyeigh start
ers The course for the larger boats was the long
club course from of the clubhouse at Larchmont
across to the Hampstead Bay buoy, and thence up
around the buoy or Stamford Light and return
the same course. The small boats only went around
the Hampstead buoy. The wind held fairly wen
until the yachts reached Hampstead Bay. Then II
backed toward the northward, 50 that 1t was beat
out to Captains Island.
northwest, fell almost fat by the time the mouth Of
Hampstead Bay was reached, leaving many Of the
yachts in the doldrums. In the schooner class The
Gevalia won beating the Burgess schooner Viatof
easily. She was sailed BY Howard W. Coates. ana
we'll handled. The Clara wins In her class on time
allowance. The Minerva and Lirs had a close race
Of it, but the Minerva won She elected to sail In
Class V, assuming the lowest limit Of that class ana
receiving minutes seconds from Liris For Vie
Gould cup she sailed her actual racing length, ana
received from Liris minutes 25 seconds. She won
both the cup and the class prize.
The other winners were the Volusia. Kangaroo.
Vixen, Elm, Edna and ZLNska. The Minerva was
sailed by A. B. Alley. The helmsmen were CORN
thians all the yachts. The time Of the race was -
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
FINE FIREWORKS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.

!. FINE FIREWORKS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.
At the Country Club Of westchester County there
was no gayety Of extraordinary Sort but fireworks
made the otherwise gloomy evening brilliant and the
clubhouse porches were crowded with people who
said "Ah! a---hi" when the rockets burst. The
tennis courts were used great deal during the day,
and aside from the bets of bonbons tho sets the
arrival and departure Of Louis LorIllard's yacht was
the only exciting feature OF the day. Some sur
prisinsly pretty and Parisian-looking gowns were
shown on the porches and in the womcn's billiard
room. Some OF the men bathed from the boat-house
pier. and we're saApted with Chinese crackers when
thsy emerded from the wafer.
Among those who visited the club were George A.
Coster. Leon Del Monte. the Misses Del Monte,
H. De B. Parsons, Mrs. De 3. Parsons, Miss De p.
Parsons. Howard Gallup. Victor sorehon,- J: w.
oiraid. Mr.. ana Mrs. C. D. Hoffman. Miss Hoffman,
r. ana Mrs. John De Ruyter. r. NJ B. Potter,
A. s. Redmond, Louis Lor;llard, Mrs. G. B. Winthrop,
Major and Mrs Cooley. Miss Cooley, H. j. Pert Part,
G. w.; wetn9re H. wainwright Dwight Collier +;
and r. +. Potter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.

FOR ANOTHER SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
Charleston, S. c., July (specaD.-Thc fourth week
Of the political campaign in the State closed to day.
The situation has been further complicated by another
split. call was published to-day all the state
smmoning the tenants hrengs and laborers of every
avocaton, also those who synpathize with them and
desire the betterment Of their condition. and who look
upon Tllmanisnln the synonymc of landed aris-
tocracy, organized TO Cypress and deprive them of
their rights feemen, to meet August A. and elect
delegates to a convention to be held In Columbia,
August o. There little doubt that there will
be two Democratic tickets in the field third
convention composed Of the old-lne Democrats has
been called to meet in july to devise means to stem
the Tillman torrent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
MERRY CROWDS AT GLEN ISLAND.

Thousands of merry peasure-seekers yesterday
found Glen Island just the place TO spend
an enjoyable Fourth. The Starn boats that run be
tween New-York and this favorite day resort were
filled all day with gayly dressed people bent upon
having a good time and celebrating the National holi
day in truly patriotic way. The morning boats, on
account Of the threatening weather, looked hafhed
when compared with those that came later In the
day. One thing marred tho enjoyment OF the early
pleasure seekers-the attention to the umbrellas
wraps, coats, etc., which they had brought along
fearing that it would rain
few persons enjoyed the bathing in the morning
but IL was not until the sun came from behind the
dark gloomy clouds that tie cooling water became
alive with bobbng heads.
The little pleasure seekers found delight In the DON
keys the swings the hobby horses and the zoologca
garden; those mature In years In poaung
fishing bowling and billiards, while the refreshing
breezes that came skipping In from the souna were
taken sick, nobody disorderly but everybody en-
ioyed the pleasures that Glen Island ahoroed'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
THE NEw-JERsEY SOCIETY.

Princeton, n. j., July 4.-Thc 10th annual session
Of the NewJersey Society Of the Cincinnati was held
at the University Hotel today After the transaction
Of routine business the members were entertained
a banquet, at which number OF stirring speeches
were made There nearly 100 names on the roll
OF the society. The delegates to the General Society
Colonel Sims w. B. Buck, the Rev. DR.. samuel
shute W. r. Spencer and General stryker The officers
for the ensuing year President Clifford Stanley
Sims; vice president, W. B. Buck; secretary Francis
Barber Ogden; treasurer, Herman Burger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
LOSSES pY FIRE IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Lancaster, PENN July 4.-The works Of the Co.
lumbia Flint Mil Company. at Columbia. were en-.
tirely destroyed By fire last night Loss. 100000,
partially insured. Tho fire was caused by overhescd
machinery.
Philadelphia. July 4.-rhe large fourstory building
at Sixth-st and Montgomery ave-, occupied by c. A.
Blessing. manufacturers OF plumbing material. was
burned early this morning. Loss, 100000; partially
covered by Insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
RADIANT COMFY ISLAND.
CROWNS rHRoNG THE HOTELS AND BEACHES
AND COME HOME WITH SONGS


ON THEIR LIPS.
A visitor 10 Coney Island yesterday could not
escape the conviction that almost every man, ~on'
and child living within a wide radius OF Now iofh
who did not 60 somewhere else went there 10 ceieo
the Glorious Fourth" From early IN the morning
nti, late IN the afternoon the boats and trains oound
o.. ths leland were crowded and from late in the
afiernoon until late at night the same conditions Pre-
vailed ON the homeward journey, ashore and anoa''
Ancient islanders who nothing not conservative
declared that not less than 100000 persons were on
the island at 3 O'Clock In the afternoon between
Norton's Point and the Oriental Hotel. 1t was the
usual Fourth Of July crowd, OF both islanders ana
visitors and the usual bitter contests were witnessed
The islanders put forth their most strenuous enorts
10 capture the nickes Of the visitors Franhurers'
merry go rounds, clans, tintypes, chowder shooting
nj target-three shots for FIVE cents throwing soit
balls at negros head, tossing rings over the heads
OF canes-three losses for five cents; weighing ma
chnes-nicke in the slot lager beer-three inches OF
foam to half an inch Of beer sandwiches-two slices
Of bread and vacuum sereoso bic views, pony rides
ALI these and others the attractions put before
tho visitors and in the the islanders for the
visitors dropped their nickes they always do at
Coney Island. 1t was really great day at West
Brighton Thousands bathed in the SURF and those
who didn't battle should have done The storm
m the evening, sent the crowd home early, and the
Iron steamboatS the Long Island Railroad. the Sea
Beach, the Culver Route and the Brooklyn and
Brighton Beach Road had all they could do to handle
the crowd but the great throng comfortably
yeyed both going and coming
The Brighton Beach Hotel never had a bet
ter day than yesterday. The proprietor, Thomas
E. Cable told The Tribune reporter that the
hotel during the single week that it has been open this
year has housed and fed moro people than during all
Of last season. Mr.. Cable. by the way, prepared
twenty seven years ago. remarkable supper. 1t was
served the stage Of the Winter Garden at the close Of
the run Of Julius Caesar" and it was the last time
that the three Booth brothers sat at table together
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Fourth in Washington was the reception and cele-
bration OF the Sons Of the American Rcvout n.
The reception was at the house OF Professor Cabell
and the speaking and music in the art gallery.
There was largo attendance. Senator sherman
presided. and introduced the other speakers. Pro-
fessor Goode, Of the Smithsonian Institution, the
registrar Of the society set forth its patriotic objects
Representatives. Henrh Of South Carolina: Butter
worth of Ohio; Wheeler Of Alabama, and Grosvenor,
Of Ohio, and General BrecknIddgc. the inspector.
General OF the Army, were the speakers. Al the
addresses were BRIEF but each was crowded with
points appropriate to 1.-THE day and the occasion
Senator Sherman closed the exercises with telling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
NOTES FRox TIE NAVAL AcADExY.

Annapolis Md, July <.-The following cadets Of the
class have been assigned 10 the engineer division
the Naval Academy William II. MeGrawn Tennessee
George w. Lake. Iowa; John K. Robinson. Michigan
John II. Rowen, pennsywsna aeorge H. Sheppard, Wis.
conAin Milton L. Reed. lows Charles r. Emrck, illinois,
The sx.ysr graduates Of the Naval Academy will 10.
ssyN Neir dplolnaa " . few aAys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.

Des Mones, Iowa, July (SpeciaD.-The With
District Republican convention nominated J. A. r.
Hull for Congress to succeed E. II. Conger. There
was no opposing candidate. The nominee has served
as Secretary Of the Senate Secretary Of State, Lieu
tenant Governor. and was candidate for the nomnar
ton for Governor. . . 49,
Davenport Iowa, July (special-At the I'D
District Democratic Congressional Convention three
/. Hayes was the result. he is now serving his
second term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
THE SOCIETY or TIE CINCINNATI
nrscrNnASrs or REVOLUTIONARY ARMY
OFFICERS HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.

nrscrNpAYrs OF REVOLUTIONARY ARMY
OFFICERS HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
rhs New. York State Society Of the Cincinnati oo'
served the holiday by holding their annus. mce'ss
Yesterday morning. according to custom. ~ was ~.
lO7th anniversary Of the founding OF tno sv0e' "
ofacers OF the Revolutionary Army. Tho direc1 oe-
sccmdants OF some Of the brave men to whom george
Washington delivered the famous farewell address
we're among those who gathered at Delmonicos 40
IL Q. m 49, r,. ~
The members present were Hamilton FISH, Dr.
Antron wickham Hoffman, General John Cocnrane,
Dr. Thomas NJ. L. CrystIc, John W. Greafon' w',il~n'
c,s.n Giles, william Linn Reese. Charles 'ranam.
william II. Crosby, John Schuyler. Edward wright
Tapp Herbert Gray Torrey, George d. Howe talbot
Olyphant, Cornelius Van Rensselaer,, ALEXANDER D.
Clinton Charles H. Ward, John Chopper ana william
X. Genet g. Calhoun Smith, formerly OF Chsricston'
a member Of the South Carolina Society, was also
present.
After an executive session, In which william oiuon
Thompson, ex-Mayor Of Detroit; Samuel kissam Al
doms, Msrinus willctt, Alexander Hamilton, son o
the late John O. Hamilton, and Francis Keyes Pendle
ton, son Of the late Minister 70 Germany, were
elected to membership. the new members were intro
duced and formally indicted Into the society. Elk
Mayor Thompson is descendant of General Alexande'
McDougal. The Others succeeded their fathers.
The following officers were then elected President
Hamilton Fish: vice-president, the Hon. John Coch
rane; secretary. John schuyler; treasurer Aexanae.
Kcese; chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Mancus Holmes Hutton
physician. Or. Thomas NJ L. Chrystie; standing com
John barnes Vsrtck, Charles Graham, James Steven
son Van Cortlandt, Iwiclham Hoffman, Robert Percy
society Hamilton Fish John Cochrane, John Schuyler
Alexander James Clinton and James stevenson Van
Cortandt; alternates, william Linn Reese, the Rcv
Or. Mancius Holmes Hutton John Barnes varick
John Cooper and De Grasse Bostwfck Fowler.
General o. o. Howard was nominated BY General
Cochrane for honorary membership. Ex.Presidcnt
cause already an honorary member Of the Pennsyl
vana society. "A luncheon followed, at which In
formal speeches werc made in response to toasts by
sponded for the State Of Rhode island and the health
OF Asa Bird Gardiner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05

ELECTION IN THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY.
Providence. July 4.The Rhode Island Society Of the
Cincinnati met In the Senate Chamber at the State
House this morning. The standing committees re-
port contained memorial Of Ex-Governor william W.
Hoppin vcepsident Of the society, who died during
the year. Several hereditary members were elected,
and the annual dinner was held az the Narasansett
Hotel with the customary thirteen toasts Officers
elected follows President, Nathaniel Greene,
NJ. D., LII. D.; vicepesident. Henry E. Turner,
NJ. D.; secretary, Asa Bird Gardner, IL. D.:
sstant secretary, Thomas Arnold Pearce; treasurer
William Dehon King; assistant treasurer, James NJ
varnum; chaplain, the Rev. Henry Barton Chaplin
Pm. p. also delegates and alternates to the General
Society Of the Order, and Committee Publication
OF the REGISTER,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
MrrsIc IN BATTERY PARK.

Several thousand people listened last evening to the
music BY Bayne's Goth Regiment Band in Battery
Park Among the selections were The Star spangled
Banner March sousa; Overture, Rossini "Caprice,
Kanski episode Ethiopian Lansing; "reminiscences
from Works of Verdi Godfrey; Musical Descriptive
Ramb,inrs "A Trip to Coney Island.' Tobaire Going
down the Raw in steamer negro serenaders and italian
band performers landing at Island visit 70 I'VE, West
cnrsetst seidrs famous orchestra at Brighton Beach,
tiilmore's Band, and PAINS fireworks the thunder.
storm, clearing weather again. tho homewan "Trip
Home sweet home.r
The band was conducted by William Rayne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
KNIFE NELSON WILL NOT ACCEPT.

st. Paul, Mimi, July SpeciaD.-Knute Nelson,
for three terms the Congressman from the With Mime
sofa District has declined the prefer Of the nomination
for Governor from the Farmers Alliance. Mr.. Nelson
asserts that although he is tariff reformer Of a
pronounced type. he Is stu Republican. The
farmers are now advocating General James II. Baker,
of Manlato who has always been Republican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
ENTERTAINING HARLEM REPUBLICANS.

A lively evening was spent by the members ant
guests Of the Hamilton Republican Club, at One
hundred and twenty seventhst. and Lenoxave. Afte
8 O'Clock the club house was thrown open to all tru'
Republicans, who were invited to an enjoyable supper
provided BY the house committee, of which W.
Reddy is chairman. Early in the evening the neighbor
hood was entertained by display Of fireworks, and
hot air balloons sent up and several impromptr
nresent were Joseph Golfer first vice president L.
streetcr, second vice PRESIDENT Frederick Hulbcrg
treasurer; c. H. Woodward, corresponding secretary
mittee and Charles G. Cronn, chairman of the politi
cal Affiliations committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05

departure Of the yachts was heraldea By salute Of
forty-three guns and the gnners Of the "a Bsttery
TOOK particular pride In the fact that they remem
AT sunset another gun was fired, ana Dsno Oh
colored minstrels furnished an aceompanlment 70 Ie
elaborate fireworks In the evening. Among those VINO
enjoyed tho fun Charles D. Shepard, !. kocK"en
Fay Alonzo T. Decker, William H. Gedney, j. n: ~.
Jardine, c. D. Decker. Livingston H. Cargih ana NJ
Fries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AT NEWPORT

SCHOOL CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AT NEWPUKT'
Newport, R. J.. July tspeciaD-Neary 2,4oo
Newport school children gathered In tent this
afternoon in an arstocratc part Of the city, upon
invitation Of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore X. Gibbs. OF
New-York The children were quiet and orderly,
and the scene was one long to be remembered. The
school teachers with the assistance Of many Of thc
women prominenta in society, aided Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbs in distribution Of cecrcam, cake and candles.
On one platform was the Naval Training Stations
hand. while prominent citizens and summer visitors
occupied a stand opposite Each scholar was pre-
sented with flag, and these were waved during
the SINGING There were no speeches. Three cheers
were given for the host and hostess, who remember
the school children in similar manner every year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
FUN FOR THE HosoKES TURTLE CLUB.

The hesrtiness with which the Hoboken Turtle Club
expressed It's appreciation Of the Glorious Fourth SUR
passed understanding. The yacht club did not have
ali tho Larchmont celebration to ITSELF and although
the organization Of amateur se@men did Its SHARE the
nelghborly good ves made decidedly patriotic noise
ana had . Characteristic good time" Early In the
dsy members came by twos and threes and talked
over the sunrise salute Of thirteen guns. The morning
was killed cfectually with hrccrackers and luncheon
was served TO hungry and enthusiastic crowd The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05
AT THE AMERICAN LEGATI,

AT THE AMERICAN LEGATION. CITY OF MEXIco.
City OF Mexico. July d. via Galveston.-The re.
ception at the American Legation tonight was on u
grand scale. The best Mexican society was repre-
scented. The decorations were fine, and there was
music BY military and string bands. Tho President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05

Cause OF His Grief-Lody ITO small boy. who Is
ryingl-Wlat Is the matter, my little man
Boy-we were playing ball, and broSc that pane
OF glass over there.
iady-Wen / guess the lady will not care much
: Boy--'Taint that: the ball went through, and she
won't give II baci.-lBoston Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-05

Montreal One, July Al was not forgotten here
to-day that this was the American National holiday,
and there was noticeable Increase In the amount Of
bunting displayed as compared with other years.
Flags were flying from all places Of business whose
pr0preors partners are Americans and the streets
presented almost as gay an appearance as on a
Canadian holiday.