The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-04
WITNESSED A GOLF GAME.
President Mckinley Couldn't BE Induced
to Take Hand In The Sport.

to Take Hand I'm The Sport.
Hotel Champlain, N. Y, Aug. 4.-The
president was at a golf match yester.
day on the Hotel Champlain links. He
was attended by Smith M. Weed. Mr..
Mckinley cannot be induced to try his
hand. Former Congressman John M
Weaver of Plattsburgh called on the
president at the hotel 1t is. probable
that the Twenty-first regiment of in
fantry, with the regimental band, will
parade on the hotel ground every day
that the president is here. The presi-
Dental party, with the exception Of Mrs.
Mckinley and Secretary Porter, took
another long drive yesterday afternoon
to Plattsburgh and on the road adjacent.
Mrs. Mckinley is not quite well enough
to accompany him. Vice President Ho-
bart, Mrs. Hobart and Master Hobart
arrived on a special train last night
The visitors at the hotel gathered in
front Of the lobby. where an informal
reception was held before the vice presi
dent went to his rooms. Among other
arrivals yesterday were Mrs. Thomas B.
Van Buren, and daughter of Englewood
N. ]. She is an aunt of Secretary Por-
ter.
Grand Circuit Races.
Columbus o., Aug. 4.-There WAS SEN
sational racing again yesterday at the
Columbus Driving park The weather
was clear and the track fast. Nicol
won the Ell pace, postponed from Mon
day, taking the sixth and seventh heats
Pearl Onward won the fifth heat in
sensational finish, equalling the pacing
record for mares, 2:06 1-2, made by Pearl
G and Lottie Lorraine in the 200 pace
at the grand circuit meeting on the CO.
lumbus track last year. Pearl Onward
would probably have won the race had
not her driver, Spears. been so badly
hurt by an accident while starting Rene
in the 2:24 trot that he could not drive
again. Splan drove Pearl Onward the
next two heats, and she broke in each
heat, allowing Nicol b to win the heats
and race In slower time. The fastest
heat trotted this season was recorded
In the 2:12 trot, Grace Hastings taking
the second heat in 2:08 1-2. This was the
real race Of the day. Eloree and Hastings
being equal favorites, and both were
heavily backed to win. The accident
to Spears, who was to have driven Hast
ings fessened the chances Of the mare
to win. All the finishes In this race
were exciting. Josephine won the 2:2c
pace In straight heats in easy style.
and the Monk won the 2:A trot without
being hard pushed. 1t was In this race
that Driver Spears was injured. He was
driving Rene. Just as the mare reached
the wire at the start she stumbled and
fell, turning a complete somersault
Spears had no bones broken, but he was
badly bruised.
L. A. w. at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-The 18th ma.
tional meet Of the League Of American
Wheelmen Is successful beyond cues.
ton. For three days, wheelmen. singl,
and in groups, have been arriving In the
city from every state east of the Mis-.
sissippi. and a few from the west Of II
The meet proper does not begin until
today. The tours and runs committee
Is conductirE runs to a number OF pic.
turesque spots near the city All the
visitors are enjoying open house at all
the local clubs. Tomorrow will be the
banner day on runs, and the racing VIII
begin on Friday.
Ten Eyck Again Honored.
Boston, Aug. 4.--Edward Hanlan Ten
Eyck, the winner fthe amateur single
ccull championship at the Henley re-
gatta, was given a reception last night
In Faneuil hall, which was good second
to the magnificent ovation rendered him
at his home In Worcester the night be-
fore. Chairman Kelliher opened the
speechmaking, and at his close intro
duced Mayor Quincy. The latter spoke
OF what Boston had done and would dc
for rowing, and paid a high tribute to
young Ten Eyck. Young Ten Eyck was
presented to the audience, and the shouts
that arose made the rafters ring. He de-
clared himself no orator, but expressed
In a few words. his deep appreciation OF
the honor conferred upon him by this
grand reception. Tn ecrowd then de-
manded some remarks from John L.
Sullivan. who was seated upon the plat
form. and the ex-champion was com.
PEELED to say few words. Then the
Eyck. =.
Pail River Races.
Fall River Mass, Aug. 4-Tbe arst
days racing at Riverside park yester.
day attracted 500 people The 2:bo class
was walkover for Albertine, who won
In three straight The claim was made
that Dora pulled Mary l.. but the Judges
decided In his favor. After dropping the
first heat I'm the 2:24 class. FerreIrs y
won In three straight. In this race Gin.
dcrs broke sulky and was sent 10 tbs
stables. Nicotaro was a favorlte bu,
did not make as good a showing Az an.
ticipated.