Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-07-12

kepG LnlngS lively Until The finish.
The feature of the game was the bat
terry work of Bartron and Mclean, II
strike outs and only three hits, is a good
record for Bartron.
The Bismarck team as a whole played
good ball-they play together and under
stand each other thoroughly.
Locke, of Mandan, made two of the
three hits for his club.
The Mandan boys treated the Bismarck
boys royalty, and did everything they
could to make it pleasant for them.
Kline of Mandan and Holman of Bis
marck umpired the game to the satisfac-
ton OF both clubs.
Bismarck o nearly all first money,
winning ball game, bicycle race, running
race, green trot, and second money il the
free for all race.
P. e. Byrne won the bicycle race; all
thought he was beat, as he was last at
the three-quarter post, but he had a load
up his sleeve which he let out on the
last eighth, and came in flying. Time,
3.O7,
In the horse races, little Billy Knox
won the green trot in straight heats, and
took second money in the free. for-all,
going four miles without a skip. The
free-for-all was won by a Mandan horse
in 2:5l, with Billy Knox a close second.
A. J. Hubert's mare, Oracle H., won the
running race. She was ridden by Frank
Mccormick. Time, Sc seconds.
The foot race was won by Merit Bart
ron, Jimmie Mccormick taking second
money.
In the free.for.alI clog dance John
Red, Remington's popular colored drug
gist, was the favorite, and won hands
down.
AT CRUM's.
Nelghbors and friends to the number
of some $50, congregated at the resi-.
dence of MI. and Mrs. Charles Crum,
near Mckenzie, and enjoyed a genuine
old fashioned basket picnic. The time
was spent in dancing and other social
amusements. can enjoyable time'' is
the verdict of those present.
AT BREEN's.
There was a picnic at Billy Breen's, at
which there we're present over 300 peo-
pie from various parts of the country.
After listening to an excellent address
by Judge Joseph Hare, dinner was
served, and the afternoon and evening
we're spent in social amusements. Uncle
George Watson was there with his shoot
ing gallery, and the program included
several horse races.
THE LUTHERANs.
The Swedish Lutheran Church people
held a picnic at Thompson's grove, north
of town. The entire congregation was
in attendance, and a very pleasant time
was bad.
THE BAPTIST G
About two hundred people participated
in the festivities of the Baptist Sabbath
school picnic at Wards. The grove was
in splendid condition, and the foliage
formed a complete canopy from the rays
of the burning sun. The children
thoroughly enjoyed tho outing, and the
way they surrounded the dinner spreads
was ample proof that their appetites had
not suffered thereby. In the afternoon
patriotic songs were sung and addresses
given by Mr.. Conover, Warner and
General Hughes. Mr.. Hughes address
was thoroughly patriotic, and his audi
ence showed their appreciation by fire.
quent and prolonged applause. Mr..
Healy was unsparing in his efforts to
please and help all to enjoy the festivi-
ties of,the day.
AT THE PENITENTIARY.
At the penitentiary 1t was one bright
spot in the lives Of the condemned
criminals. Following the custom,
Warden Wilson allowed the inmates one
day of fresdom-inside the outer walls
They could visit and enjoy themselves.
And they did. A programme was pre-
pared, which included racing, jumping,
climbing creased pole, chasing creased
pig, hurdle racing, and all manner of
outdoor sports. The novel entertainment
was witnessed by Governor Allin and a
large number Of invited guests of the
warden. Who knows but this brief
release from strict prison regulations
this momentary vision and experience OF
a condition that might have been-thie
shadow Of liberty and it's pleasures in
store for those who love and obey the
law, and respect the Cody influences of
organized society-who knows but that
this act on this day may strengthen and
encourage the weak, misguided law.
breakers in a resolve to lead a better
life-when released from the penalties Of
misdoin g-and strive to redeem, in q
measure, the righteousness of a human
soul?
The Fourth 40 Years Ago.
The Fourth of July celebration
in Bismarck twenty years ago was On in.