The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-06-29
ArTrB rRr RICE.

Crowds on the Cars-Thousands of New Haveners at New London. The threatening aspect of the weather
 did not have the slightest effect in de- terring the crowds who had made ar arrangements to see the Yale Harvard
 boat race It is estimated that no less 1 than eight thousand people left this city to witness the face.
 The special trains on the Shore Line 1 road were very popular. The first left lat o'clock and was composed of seven parlor cars and three coaches. two of
 which were occupied by '92 men. who are here for their trienniaL The second train left about 1:10 and consisted of twelve passenger coaches. A New York special, which arrived at Union depot at 1:45, also carried a number,
 The first special left New London on the return at 6:55. This was the New York special It brought with it, how ever, many New Haveners and college boys who on their return began to celebrate in the usual style, an account of which appears elsewhere The first section of the New Haven special start ed on it's return trip at 7:13, followed shortly after by the second section.
 ON THE RICHARD PECK.
 Fully 2OO0 people left this city yes terday on the Richard Peck for New London to see the big race between the Yale and Harvard crews. The boat left Belle dock shortly after 12 o'clock noon. On the arrival in New London she had an excellent position at the finish and commanded a fine view of the course.
 There were mo accidents on board ex- cept for the losing of few hats over- board. Everyone seemed pleased with the days excursion and congratulated Captain Edgar Hardy as they left the boat on the pleasant trip. The Peck left New London about 5:S0 and arrived here at S:3O Fair Haven and Westville cars were in abundance at the dock, the people being well taken care of.
 ARRIVAL OF THE CREW
 The victors arrived in this city at 1045. All preparations for their recep- ton had been completed and as they stepped from the train they were es- corted to the Tally-ho, which was wait ing ou tside the depot and headed by the Second Regiment band, the process ] sion moved
 The Yale boys must have been very sanguine, for three wagon loads of { fireworks had been provided and from these the crew was supplied The line ' of march was down Meadow to Church, 1 to Chapel, to the New Haven house I was one continuous blaze of red fire, 1 Roman candles and fire crackers.
 Just behind the band came the three { express wagon from which fireworks { blaze5 in every direction. Following { this came the tally-ho with the crew.
 All along the streets masses of people | awaited the coming of the crew and | watched the procession, which was ac- ! companied by a bowling mob of stu { dents and gamins and pandemonium { of noise. Later the crew were taken to Heublein's where a banquet was served 1 and the fun continued until an early | hour this morning.
 PICKPOCKETS
 When the crew arrived in this city about il o'clock last evening an extra detail of patrolmen was sent on to | Chapel street, as it was reported that 8 number of pickpockets were around and trying to ply their nefarious trade among the crowd Wnlch naQ aSSempled to witness the celebration.
 Two gentlemen called at police head quarters about il o'clock last evening and reported that they had been re- ieved of their gold watches. One mans pocket was picked while he was re- from New London on the train and the others while he was standing on the green watching the demonstra- ion at the university buildings