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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

| North Braddook United Brethren Church
| viii hold lawn iete next Tuesday evening
| 1T the homo OF Mr.. J. z. Callahan on Talbot
sarr1inx ns RU%s mission 'V %orf
Several hundred wilkinsburgers attended
| the Union picnic at Idlewfld Thursday.
They were representatives from the Metho-
dist First p 2; and rrssRy.ersn onaTSass ha1,aSs.
full one. Tho union picnic idea Is ono OF tne
best that has ever struck church people IN
conneetion with amusement. ana Wilkins
burgers are loud in their Endorsements OF
Tho Fourth was patriotically observed In
Williamsburg. While . large proportion OF
the inhabitants Of the borough went to
Schenley Park there were number OF Pri-
vate gatherings who burned their own nre-
Yorks and had as much iun as II they were
looking at an exhibition that cost several
thousand dollars.
A very large sum was realized from the
lawn fete held on the grounds Of st. James
r. c. Church, Williamsburg, under the
auspices OF the Knights Of St. John, last
night. Another en- srtainment OF the KIND
Is promised before the end OF the summer.
Yesterday was Idlewild day for hundreds
OF Wilkinsburgera One of the largest pic
joyed the delights of that beautiful summer
resort from morning till evening.
Mrs. j. Sharpe Mcdonald will assist in the
praise service to be given in the First Chris
tian Church, corner Arch street and Mont
gomery avenue Alles heny City, Sunday,
July 10, at 7:45 2. II.
Announcement has been made Of the com-
ing marriage Of Mr.. 81. Courtney Parker to
Sara HARRISON, to take place August 2, 1892
at the home Of the bride, on Montgomery
avenue, Allegheny.
Tho engagement Il announced OF Miss
Blanche R. Goodwin, of Haysville, Pa. and
Mr.. Curtis NJ. Pershing, OF Arbuckles Co.,
of this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
The Recifa's at Carnegie HALL.

Meantime something is being accom-
plished in this direction by the improved
programmes being given at Carnegie Hall
free recitals by Mr.. Charles Davis Carter, in
the absence OF the Official orxanist. Yester-
days programme Is q fair sample:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

Tho engagement Ii announced OF Miss
Blanche R. Goodwin, of Haysville, Pa. and
Mr.. Curtis NJ. Pershing, OF Arbuckles & Co.,
of this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

Reed T. Stewart, Esq, . tutor In the
Western University, with his bride is sum-
mering at Cresson Springs. Mrs Stewart
is the daughter of Nh. George Shaw, of AL
leehenv. The first "at home" of the happy
young couple will be held at their new
house on Osgood street, near Linden ave-
nue., after August Is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
UGH attention to anything except his
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much attention to anything except his
meals. But this is depression.
There were several centres OF excite
ment and noise along the street. One
was In front OF the Mcclure drug store,
another was at the Opera House corner,
a third was down near the pOstotfice,
fourth was at bursts, and fifth was
at Ziegenfelder's. These nuclei were
connected together by a chain Of cor
ruscationS and detonations which gave
the whole thoroughfare somewhat in
fernal cast Of countenance, and made
the electric lights grow decidedly dim
at times. The incidents were too nu-
merOus to mention. The noise was
enough to make an electric motor SHE.
Some of the things were funny; others
bOrdered on the dangerous. Down
about the Opera House a crowd OF a cou-
pie Of dozen good fellows had bushel
of fun putting fire-crackers as big
round as their arms between each 9TH
er's feet, or varied the monotony by
throwing them into Sheppard 81 War
ner's. They got pretty reckless about
it, towards the last, and several ladies
came near having their dresses set on
fire. The police tried to regulate the
matter a little, but they had hard
time of it. His Honor admonished the
boys" but some one put a giant crack
er between his two feet, and he skated
on.
1t wasn't altogether boys or young men
who INDUCED in this fun. Staid married
men of fifty years, and old bachelors who
ct -
manageable girls grow up and pine
away were as bad as any one, aud could
be seen slipping around with fre-crack-
ers in their pockets, playing practical
Jokes on one another. Even the ladies
caught the inspiration OF the moment,
and took hand in the general noise
making.
Some of the private displays Of fire
works were very extensive, especially
along Chapline street, North Main, on
the Island, and at several points on the
South Side and in East Wheeling. A
fine effect was produced by the displays
Of colored fires, rockets and candles at
Mr.. Anton Reymann'S summer cottage,
on top OF the hill back of Manchester.
One gentleman, who wanted nice quiet
place TO enjoy himself, went up to the
top of Chapline hill, and had whole
lot of fun all TO himself.
About eleven O'Clock, when the sale
Of explosives had about stopped, George
burst got force at work firing of
what stock be left over, and made q
very noisy and creditable display. One
rocked, laid down on the street car
track, struck horse In the legs, at the
Mcclure House corner, but fortunately
the animal was not easily frightened,
and no accident happened. Another
rocket plunged toto the fruit store In
the basement at the corner Of Market
and Fourteenth streets, but no damage
was done.
One of the sights OF the town was to
see the people jsmming each other
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
IN THE CITY.
some of the Things Seen by Reporter as
He Went About Town.

Some of the Things Seen by Reporter as
He Went About Town.
Market street, between the hours OF
eight and ten o'clock last night, was an
interesting study. Not less than M
teen thousand people passed Fourteenth
street, within that period. 1t was
cosmopolitan crown, representing all
conditions, and good many races
Some of the races were made with n.y.
ing frecrackers or other explosives, but
they are not included. About one
fourth of the people were shooting some
sort Of combination of gunpowder and
paper, while the rest were looking on,
and lodging the sparks. Hundreds OF
dollars OF good money went up in smoke
in the course of the evening-and con-
trary to the usual situation when that
pet expression is used, the owners OF
the wealth were entirely content
to see it go. In fact, they
regretted, as a rule, that they couldn't
make more smoke. Some OF the dis
plays of fireworks were very hne, but
they were not along Market street.
That thoroughiare was given over al
most exclusively 10 the ueduly " 70
cracker-the new sort, which makes
about ten times as much noise as the old
style-and to sudden bursts OF crimson
light from ''red fire." While the racket
lasted, it was fine test for the nervous
system to attempt to drive horse along
the street. A good many men tried 1t,
bat none of them tried it more than
once. If they made the plunge to trot
along the street going up town, they IN
variably took back street on the way
down. About nine o'clock it only needed
a glance along Market in any given d.
rection to see nag standing on one
hoof while it paved the air with the
other three. Even the hack-horses-
those old timers who have seen several
sorts of sights during their nocturnal
.areers-put on a lively look every once
in a while, aud on two or three occa-
sions they showed an interest in their
surroundings which must have surpris-
ed their owners. The average hack
horse is somewhat bLdSe and doesn't pay
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
THB GLORIOUS
Was Right GloriOusly Celebrated Here
In Wheeling.
EVERYONE TAKES A DAY OFF.
Thousands Of Citizens at the Park and at the Fair
Grounds Private Pie-Nics By the Score.
Business Suspended The Parade Of the
Mornilg-Firs Works at Night

The Fourth was celebrated in Wheel
ing yesterday in a manner which must
have been eminenty satisfactory to the
spirits of the lamented fathers Of the
Republic, If they ever catch a glimpse Of
this mundane Sphere along about this
time Of year
Business throughOutthe city was sus-
pended, save in the confectionery stores
where fireworks and hrecrackers were
on sale, and in the saloons, and the day
was given up to recreation and enjoy
ment by almost the entire population.
Thousands Of people went out OF
town-probably as many as fifteen
thousand in all. There we're about six
thousand at the Park, fifteen hundred
at Seibert's, three or four thousand at the
Fair Grounds, and several thousands at
more or less private picnics scattered
over the entire surrounding country,
while not a few went away from the
city on excursions.
During the day, after the parade OF
the morning, the streets within the city
limits were quiet, but they liyened up
with a vengeance after six o'clock, and
until midnight the glare of the rocket
and the crash OF the giant cracker was
10 be heard on every hand.
A full account Of the events OF the
day is hereuntO appended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
WEST Va. PRINTING co.

around, during the afternoon. in the at
tempt TO get on board the Elm Grove
cars, for trip to the Park. Another
sight was last night, when they came
in. The capacity Of the road was taxed
to its utmost. about fifty cars, each av-
eraging one hundred people, being sent
out by Manager Weisgerber between
noon and half-past three o'clock. 1t was
pretty nearly as bad as the scenes dur
ing the 'rush hours" at the Brooklyn
bridge, New York City. The crowd was
handled in excellent style, and not an
accident occurred. Another scene OF
the evening was during the hour be-
tween eight and nine o'clock,
when the big four-borse teams
drawing private picnic wagons came
dashing down Market street. A score
of them went whirling through the
street blazing with fireworks and re-
sounding with fire-crackers, and some
thing like panic was occasioned in one
big vehicle, caused by a sky'rocket
plunging into it and exploding. There
was a mighty squeal from the ladies,
and few cuss words from the men, but
Lo damage resulted.
All over the city there was confusion
and fireworks until the tolling OF the
City Hall bell announced that another
Fourth had passed into history, and
even then there was some reserve pa
triotism which could only be appeased
by resort to racket The police took
measures to stop the shooting, however,
as soon as midnight arrived, and the
city gradually settled down to its accus-
toned Quietness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05

smaller gatherings all along the line,
the train service was taxed to its ut
most, but the arrangements were ex-
cellent throughout, and the traffic was
Splendidly managed at all times.
But you should have seen the rush
for the early evening motors coming in
to town, particularly at the Wheeling
Park station. The platform at the sta
ton was almost completely filled with
people, and so close were they together
that 10 was with difficulty that one
could walk along the platform. NO
sooner did the trains reach the station
than the crowds began to rush for
sea Is, and livelier scrambling has sell
dom been witnessed along the Elm
Grove line. AS the outgoing train ar
rived az the Park, many, in the hopes
Of better securing a seat, boarded the
motor for Elm Grove, and not Few
adopted this plan, so that the
trains in from Elm Grove, loaded for
town we're already comfortably hlled
by the time they reached the Park.
But the crowd piled in just the same
until every nook and creyice and
square inch of space was filled. Tired,
dusty and worn out seemed all, and
many declared they would never go on
another Fourth of July outing, but
they will go next year just the same.
As these evening trains rolled into
town, loaded with precious freight,
inside and almost outside, pretty
spectacle was afforded at many stations
by the displays OF fireworks,
and as the train sped
along Roman candles, and sky
rockets varied the scene in the distance
and as they shot above the hills and
houses produced an enhancing sight.
But the Severest ordeal Of all was the
passage through the compressed and
attenuated town OF Fulton. While the
fireworks here along the Broadway OF
the village were pretty, they were un-
comfortably near. IL seemed as though
everybody In the town was out and Wig
orously engaged in igniting powder.
There were groups on every door step,
and q small army of urchins in the mid
die of the road where the train comes TO
a staudstill. The DrofuSion Of tirecrack-
ers that were being fired of made 1t
almost impossible 10 hear ones voice
in the train. Every now and then a
cannon cracker was thrown under one
OF the cars, and then came general
jumping-up accompanied by shrill COM
ments. On one occasion a skyrocket
took a wrong turn and shot suddenly
through one of the cars, but as it went
near the top it fortunately did no harm.
But for a few moments the passengers
got very fidgety. They felt as thou gh
they were running a fiery gauntlet. In
many of the doorwayS at Fulton people
stood in the dOorways burning colored
fires, and this together with the pyrO-
technics aud natural gas flames, gave
the town a lively gala appearance. All
was life along the Elm Grove road yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05

hardly seemed possible thatsuch large
stretch Of territory could be so densely
populated. All the seats in the park
were occupied most OF the day. es-
peciany those in front Of the pavilion
and in the enclosure in the northern
part Of the park. The flying horses
were kept on the steady go, and were
literally patronized, young and OLD
alike enjoying the fascination. Inc
swings were continually on the swing
and the clatter OF the pins in
the bowling alley was almost I'M
ceasing. Many family gatherings were
included in the throng, and In
various shady woods cloths were
spread and appetizing lunches were
discussed. Several clubs in different
parts Of the city took their Fourth OF
July outing in this way. All day the
great crowd surged about the pictur-
esQue premises, and enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent.
At Seibert's Garden there was also
a large thrOng Of people, between 1000
and 800 aud here all the usual fes-
tiyiteS were INDUCED in. With two
such large crowds as these at the Park,
one at Seibert'S, together with the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05

CATION. of the Eighth ward, gave a pic
mic at Archibald's orchard. A large
crowd was present during the afternoon
and evening. Good music was furnish
ed for dancing.
At the Fair Grounds picnic great IN
terest was taken in the horse races, and
they proved to be very exciting. Inc
first race, pace, was won after seven
or eight heats had been contested, oy
Bob Anderson's horse. The trot was
stubbornly contested, and 1t required
about eight heats to decide it. Toronto
Abdallah, owned by Harry Myers, cap
tured the prize.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC.
The One Hundred and Fifty Encamp out
the Elm Grove Road.

The One Hundred and Fifty Encamp out
the Elm Grove Road.
The picnic to have been given at
Glendale yesterday by number of the
prominent society people was changed
somewhat. Owing to the damp ground,
il was not deemed prudent to go to
Glendale, and the program finally in
cluded trip out on the four o'clock
motor to q grove Just beyond Wheeling
Park where quite a sizeable party en-
camped and enjoyed u basket supper,
admirably prepared. Some rich and
inviting dishes were included, and all
partOok of the viands with the utmost
relish. At the conclusion OF the pran
dial exercises there were few bursts
Of melody, and one or two theSpian
gems, also a number Of athletic con-
tests and Delsarte manouvres.
In the early evening all again came TO
the city and repaired to the home Of
Miss Kate Hazlett, on North Main
street, where a most brilliant display of
pyrotechnicS was engaged. Many new
and novel prices were shown, and al
together It was very enjoyable day for
the party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
KEPT THE POLICE BUSY.
The Arrests Made by the BIuecoats Du
ing the Day.

The Arrests Made by the Bluecoats Dur
ing the Day.
The police had it easy yesterday morn
ing, and the first part OF the afternoon,
but later in the day things warmed up,
jags accumulated and they had their
hands full. The more important ar
rests were as follows:
Clara Kimmons and Lucy Condor fell
out in the First ward, and had fight
which resulted in both women being
arrested by officer Scally.
Frank johnson. colored, got into a
row in the Second ward, and was taken
in by officer West.
There was free-for.all fight at the
beer stand in the fair grounds, during
the evening, in which Lem Barrett got
done up by some one he could not spec
ify. Barrett was arrested and the po-
lice are looking for the other man. Hall
a dozen witnesses have been summoned.
Dons Russell was arrested by Office I
West yesterday, on a warrant charging
him with disorder Saturday night
George Monias and Mike and John
Papas had a three-cornered fight in the
First Ward about seven o'clock last
evening and were all three arrested.
Warrants were, ordered issued fol-
Walter Madison, Walter Rothers, Mrs.
Rothers and Joseph Watson for disord-
erly conduct Sunday.
Last evening Officer ScaIly arrested
Mike Agra, who keeps saloon at No.
rs Main street, on the charge OF keep
ing disorderly house. 1t seems that il
was In this place that the fight occurred
in the afternoon, and the police unite In
saying that rows are frequent there.
About half past nine George William:
was arrested at Market and Sixteenth
streets for throwing firecrackers on the
sidewalk among ladies, after warning
from Officers Buch and Wilkie to throw
them in the street. Williams claimed
ne did not know there were any ladies
about when he threw the crackers
down.
About nine o'clock sherman Butler
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
A Terrific Cyclone.

FINpLAY, o., July THE town of Ca
rev, south east of Findlay, was almost de-
stroyed by cyclone shortly after mid
night Saturday. No lives were lost but the
damage to property will amount TO 200
or 100000 The storm came up at midnight
unroofed and partially demolished the Park
motel, Goult House, Presbyterian Church,
High School building, ten business houses
and a score or more of dwellings, besides
destroying fences, shrubbery and farm
buildings through strip nearly twenty
miles long and two wide
The damage to the farming interests in
the country surrounding bringing the total
damage up TO 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
SHOULD HAVE PUT IN AT SITKA.
The CoouitIan Has No Case Against TIT
United states-She WAS Seized for an In
fraction OF the Revenue Laws.

The CoquitIan Has No Case Against the
United states-She was seized for an In
fraction OF the Revenue Laws.
VICTORIA, B. c., July 4.-There IS
much excitement among owners OF seal
ing vessels over the seizure OF the Co.
ouitlan. From all accounts tho Coquit-
Ian has no cause against the United
States. She did not enter Port Etches
harbor until after sending some one 10
reconnoiter, and when she found no
United States war ships there she then
steamed in. While in the haroor on
June %, the small United States mall
steamer Elsie came In with mail Tor the
sealers. Concealed on board or at least
disguised was an officer Of the United
States revenue cruiser Corwin, and no
sooner had the Elsie left the haroor
than the Corwin came in, steamed
I'D to the Coquitlon. and put
Second Lieutenant Quinan on board.
The officer informed Captain Mcclellan
that his vessel was seized and sent the
Coouitlan's books, papers, etc., on
board the Corwin. Quinan was put on
board with prize crew OF six and or
dered the Coquitlan's crew to get steam
up and sail for Sitka. Some slight &C
cident to the machinery caused short
delay when Captain Hooper OF the Cor
win sent word on board: 'If you don't
leave the harbor within an hour we Will
dismantle YOU"
United States Consul Myers, OF Vic
toria, says: "The case is similar to tho
seizure Of the tug Mogul four years ago.
The seizure Of the Coquitlan is simply
the result of an infraction OF revenue
laws and has no international sianit D.
cance The law requires that vessels
must report at the first port OF entry
and hence the Coquitlan should have
put into Sitka and had her papers in
spected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
A strange Death.

STANTON. Mich, July4.-Ida M. Green
hoe, domestic employed in the Davis
House at Sheridan, has died under sus-
picious circumstances. The girl stated
that young man named Parks had given
her a glass Of wine which she believed had
been drugged, for after drinking she was
seized with excruciating pains. These
pains gradually became worse until her
writings and contortions were pitiful TO
see when death mercifully relieved all suf-
fering. Everything known to medical sci
ence was done for her relief, but without
avail. In an interview Parks denied hav-
ing given her anything to drink. DR.. Gam
Der, of this city, performed an autopsy on
the body after death and has sent the con-
tents of her stomach to Ann Harbor for
analysis as he could discover no signs OF
violence on her person.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
PICNICs IN THE CITY.
A Big Crowd at the Fair GrOunds-at
Archlbald's.

A Big Crowd at the Fair Grounds-at
Archibald's
Many persons did not leave the city,
but spent the day az picnics given at
the Fair Grounds and other points. At
the Fair Grounds a big picnic was given
by the Central Garden Club. The at
tendance was very large. AT six o'clock,
il was estimated that $500 people had
passed through the gates, and many
more went over in the evening. The
Fair Grounds was the objective point
for many persons from Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry. The crowd was order
ly, but few disturbances occurring.
one young man picked up rifle and
would have shot another, but he was
promptly arrested, and put out of the
Grounds. The dancing platform was
crowded at all times. The races and
other special features were good, and
fully one thousand people were in the
grand stand. There were innumerable
catch-Denny devices and refreshment
booths on the gro unds, and all did a
good business.
ST. Paul's German Lutheran Congre-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-05
OUT THE ROAD.
Scenes Along the Motor Line and at
Wheeling Park.

scenes Along the Motor Line and at
Wheeling Park.
Wheeling Park has been largely visit
ed on several occasions this season, but
a. is doubtful il there has been more
emphatic representation than was &C
corded yesterday. As heretofore, the
Park was looked upon as the great re-
sort Of the day, and people began Wend-
ing their way hither at an early hour.
The,early morning motors were well
lied nut they were not q circumstance
10 the outgoing trains Of the early after
noon. The two o'clock moter could
hardly accommodate the vast assem-
blage JOf people that had gather
ed at the station. Every
seat was taken and people Sandwiched
in b, atWeen the seats, while others
rode on the platform, with one foot on
The train and the other In the air. The
trair seemed like a mass Of humanity
on 4, heels. The three o'clock train, as
also he four O'Clock train, was loaded,
and lesideS there were several trains in
bety cen the regular hourly schedule.
Nea " all the passengers were going 70
cO,nm0n destination, Wheeling Park,
and in this way crowds thrOnged in
throngh the main gate all day long. II
"a estimated that there were six thouS-
and people on she grounds. Plenty Of
music was provided, refreshments were
ample and varied, and dancing, bowling,
swinging and promebading happily
fed In the hours Groups Of
bple we're met at eve y turn, and il