Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 July 1891 — Page 4

4 THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, JULY 5, 1891.

GREAT CROWD AT CAMP CURTIS

Brilliant Scenes to Mark the Closing Day of Young Soldiers' Competition. The JlcCarthy Light Infantrj Beffin the Order of Frefor-AIl Drill and Acquit Themaehcs in Tery Fine Form. Zouave and Artillery Enhance Interest by Their Dashing Movements, Southern Cadet 3, Belknap Rifles and Chickasaw Guards Coca Into the Field to Meet Hearty Welcome Social Features. LAST DAY OF PRILLS. A Great Throng of Spectators and the Sol dierlyWork That rieased Them. The completion ol yesterday's programme witnessed the close of one of the greatest competitive drills the country has ever seen. The contest was finished in the presence of more than ten thousand people, wboe attendance made & substantial success of an event, the artistic success of which was assured from the time the companies arrived here. Never has a similar encampment been more favored by all the conditions which go to make np the success of affairs of this description. The weather has been perfect and the management scarcely less so. While the Indianapolis Light Artillery is entitled to much credit for the manner in which the drill has been worked up, it must not be forgotten that the carrying out of the actual camp details was left to General Ruckle, who has attended faithfully and well to his multifarious duties. To his careful watchfulness is due in a large measure the smoothness with which the daily programmes have been carried out. Captain Curtis has likewise been Indefatigable in his ell'orts to make this a red-letter encampment in the history of events of this sort. Tho expensesof the encampment, including the prize money, will aggregate $15,000. The subscriptions amounted to $5,000. instead of $10,000, as announced, but the receipts will considerably more than make up the difference. Up fo yesterday, the receipts were something over $2,500 and yesterday's great attendance swelled this amount to fully $10,000. With pleasant weather the attractive programme to-day should draw out a large crowd and add to the success of an event of which Indianapolis may justly feei proud. Tho militiamen were np early yesterday, especially those who were on the day programme and who desired to improve every moment in shaping up for the etlort of their lives. The early morning air was delightfully cool and refreshing, and the drill exercise proved grateful to some of the more colder-blooded boys who needed a little vigorous work to warm them up to a comfortable notch. The chill sharpened already healthy appetites, and tho young soldiers Inhered a little longer than usual at tho mess-table. There was more activity than usual noticeable in camp, and the company streets were carefully raked and extra touches put upon tho interior of the teuts in anticipation of u rush of visitors. That the patriotic spirit is alive, both .outh and North, was evident from theraddituual decorations in honor of the Nation's birthday. Thi grand-stand contained a fair sprinkling of people when, at bi t.'; the bcgle sounded the adjutant's call, and the companies on the day's programme tunned in battalion on the parade grounds which had been carefully sprinkled and were in prime condition. After tho battalion formation, whirh was made by Adjutant Lovcll. the troops wheeled into column of companies for inspection in the following order: McCarthy Light Infantry, Southern Cadets. Omaha Guards. Chickasaw Guards. Belknap Rules. WalshZouaves and Rockville Light Artillery. As fast as each company was inspected it was dismissed in order that the captains might li ive the full time allowed for the study of the programme. The inspecting officers were the three judges. Lieutenants Berkliimer, Campbell and Humboldt, and they gave tho companies a thorough examination, takiug an nour and a half for the work. M'CARTHY LIGHT INFANTRY. A few moments before 11 o'clock a bugle notified the camp that the opening ot the' day's competitivo-driil programme was at hand, and the McCarthy Light Infantry, of Little Rock, tho fifth company to start in the free-for-all. marched on to the parade ground. Not as much bes been written of the McCarthys as of some of the other companies, but they were warmly received, and proceeded to give a drill thnt, as an entirety, was superior to that of any of the companies preceding them. In their navy-blue fatigue uniform the Little Kock boys looked like they were equipped for business, and not for ornament, though their appearance was tasty. At the outset the boys evinced some nervousness, but it was only momentary and noticeable alone in the manual by numbers. When that was over they steadied down, and their work was of a clean-cut character that insured them, in the estimation of the crowd, at least, a place well up in the I st. The work of the lieutenants and g tides was perfection itself. Tho foot movements were beautifultolookatand the distances perfect. There were few flaws in the alignment of either men or pieces, and both the company and platoon wheels evoked applause every time. The right into line and the right front into line, in both quick and double time, were executed with wonderfnl precision. Their cadence was exactly 120 to tho minute, and did not vary at any part of the drill. Tho double-time step was regulation, and lacked the objectionable shuttling. One feature of the McCarthy's drill was the oblique work, in which they fairly rivaled the Branch. Guards.' The riuht and Jef t turns, regarded as probably the most difficult of the marching movements to execute properly and to the satisfaction of the judges, was done in a form seldom seen and won deserved applause. The company wheels were uniformly excellent. The tiring by file and in double rank was firstrate, and their kneeling and rising was without a break to mar its precision. They also executed the swivel stack in pretty nearly as faultless style as that difficult movement is capable of being executed. One of their cleverest marching movements was fours riuht about. In fact. the. McCarthys' drill apparently left but a small margin for adverse criticism. Captain Dungan is a model commander, and handled his men nicely throughout and completed the programme just one minute before the bugle sounded. After facing the judges in company front and Capt. Dungan had saluted and returned his programme, they broke into platoons and inarched from the tield, carrying with them a handsome stand of big yellow roses, the gift of feminine admirers. The-Aurora Zouave gave a fifteen-minute exhibition drill, which was greatly enjoyed. The noon hour was greeted with a national salute by the Indianapolis Light Artillery, which roused the echoes for several miles around. Tiin sournnnx cadets. Bv 1 o'clock the grand-stand was fairly well filled, and from that -time on tho people poured in by hundreds. At 1:15 the white shakos of the Southern cadets of Macon, Us., apoearedat the north entrance to the drill ground, and as the crowd caught sight of them a cheer ot welcome went up. The gray and gold of the cadets' uniform made a pretty combination, and white shakos furnish a crowning adornment for a very handsome set of young soldiers, all of about the same height. Captain Simms brought his company into position facing east, tnd at 1:'J0 the judaes gave him the we d and he started on his programme. The Lrst few ruo-e-inent in loading and firing were a trifle unsteady, but the boys braced up very quickly, and soon warmed to their work. Their

alignment was beautiful and the guns at a I right shonlder didn't vary two inches. The double rank tiring was a little nnder the mark, and not up to the Cadets' standard. The double time- formation of company from double rank was made without a break. The double-time company wheels were done in handsome style, and the boys broke into platoons in the same fine shape. The left front into line was prettily done, though the first set of fours gauged the distance badly and caused a crowd in the j company line The marching manual was 1 excellent and ave the judges very little work. .The bayonet stack they did in good , shape, but were slow in the swivel stack. It was soon apparent that their chief strength lay in the double-time movements, which were acknowledged to be nearly, if not quite, the equal of the McCarthys'. The o bliqne movements werejgood. The guides moved rapidly and accurately, and the work of the officers was excellent. The bugle sounded, however, before Captain Simms had finished the programme, greatly to the disappointment of the many admirers of the Macon boys, who were regarded as likely candidates for the first prize. A basket of roses assuaged the disappointment of the Cadets to some extent. By this time the grand-stand had filled witn spectators, and clone to six thousand people looked down upon the drill-ground with interested eyes. The inclosure. which has attracted so much attention for the pabt three days, was circled with a great crowd, and fully ten thousand people watched the remainder of the afternoon's programme. The Omaha Guards were next on the card, and the tall forms of this Western drill team loomed up in navy-blue fatigues, with gray caps and white leggings. Captaiu Mnl ford was given the word and sent bis men away in fairly good shape, though it was soon evident they were not in tho race. Their first etlort at the manual was not a success, but they gained confidence as they went along and improved in their work. Some of their double-time movements were nicely executed, hut in the formation of platoons and company their distances were a little ragged, occasionally very much so. The alignment was good and bad. in spots, and the same can be said of their drill throughout. While creditable all around, their work was not that of winners. The Nebraska boys had enough friends among the thousands of onlooker, however, to pick out and applaud the excellent features of their drill. There is never a lack of appreciation of good work at a competitive drill, and the crowd yesterday was generous with its marks of approval. The manual movements of the Omaha companv were above the average of their entire drill Captaiu Mulford did not finish the programme in the forty-five minutes, the unwelcome souud of the bugle reaching him about five minutes sooner than he cared to hear it. THE CHICKASAW GUARDS. At exactly three minutes of 3 the famous Chickasaw Guards came onto the field in column of fours. They wore their fatigue uniformsnavy-blue sack coats and light blue pants with broad red stripes. The great crowd cheered their approach in a manner that indicated where the Memphis boys stood in the estimation of the people. Promptly at 3 o'clock Captain Allen gave his first command, and his men responded nicely. Much was expected of the "Chicks" because of the reputation established by the old team, the fame of which extended to every corner of the United States. Hence, some disappointment was clearly manifest as the drill progressed and the Memphis boys tell considerably short of perfection. A couple of finely executed movements were partially spoiled by ragged distances, but. the subsequent company wheels redeemed these shortcomings and gave the crowd a welcome chance to display some enthusiasm. The frequent formation of company from column ot fours and platoons was a teat which the Memphis company stood well enough except in one particular the important one of distance. Ibcir manual wan fairly well done, but the loading and firing wuh way short of the standard et b some of the oiher companies. The oblique tiring and the fire Lneeiiug were raggedly executed. Their strongest leatute by Joqk odd wan their company wheels, which wen; itnifoiinly good. The oblique movements were only fair, but the wheeling in circle of fours was prettily done. 1 he "Chicks" did the last half of ;he drill in much belter lorin than the first half, and toward tho close were working like prize winners, their altgument being right up to the mark. ll;e spurt wus recognized by the crowd, and when the boys lioni Memphis wheeled into company five minutes before their tune was up, and Cautain Allen painted the judges, the cheers that came from tho stand sent them away feeling thai, while they may not have won a prize, their place in iloosier hearts was a fixture. Tho Kockville Light Artillery followed the Chick.iaw (Jtiaros. and the people watched with curious eyes the big gun. and caission as they were wheeled into the traik. in the midst of so much infantrv drill a little artillery work was a welcome interruption. Captain Stevenson marched on the field with his little squad of lloo6iors promptly at the scheduled moment, and they were soon in action. The loadiug and firing was quickly and well done, though the Kockville boys were a trifle slow in their mechanical movements. Tney were considerably short of the Dickason and Dallas teams, however, in their work as a whole. Tho appearance in the field of a small dog distracted the attention of tho crowd for a moment or so during the Rockvilles' drill, and the roar of laughter with which tho advent of the canine was greeted rivaled the noise made by the cannon. Between the two sounds, so unfamiliar to his ears, the diminutive dog was 60 badly frightened that he did not know which way to turn. Finally he made a terrified dive for an opening in in the fence, and disappeared from view. The people then turned their attention once more to the artillery drill, and soon came to the conclusion that the dog was a Kockville mascot, for the boys improved right along in their work and execnted the closing movements in great shape, finishing the programme just within the time alloted. They ran the gun aud caisson off the field, climbed into a big wagon decorated with wheat, corn, flags and a man with an enormous straw hat, and were drawn around the field to the amusement of the crowd. FAVORITES IN THE FIF.LT. When at 4:S0 the white plumes, helmets and duck suits of the Belknap Ritles appeared at the north end of the field, the sun broke through an overhanging cloud and the Texans shone resplendent in its rays. Just as old Sol welcomed the boys from the land of sunshine, the vast crowd, which now packed every available foot of room in the grand-stand and around the drill ground, raised its mighty voice in greeting to them. Captain Green's face wore a determined look, and his crisp commands were soon coming thick and fast. The Belknap opened the manual clearly, and 'the tiring obliquely in double rank and kneeling were excellently done. The first doubletime company wheel was considerably short of expectations, the center showing a tendency to break, but the subsequent movements in double time were of a giltedged quality. The left into line, left front into line, and fours right-about, were done in a wav that awakened the enthusiasm of the crowd. The alignment was generally good throughout the drill, the second platoon showing a tendency once or twice to break in forming company at double time, an oblique movement that tests tho caliber of the best of them. The distance and cadence of the Belknaps were strong points in their work. They took a full step in all their double-time drill ami their swing was beautiful to look at. Their manual, both on the march aud at a halt, evidenced bard work and long experience. Notably did they excel in oblique movements, which weie a delight to the eye, and before the prort mine was half ovT predictions were freely made that first money was fairly within their granp. The company formation from platoons at at double tune, r ferred to above, was effected several times without a break, the second platoon recovering itself nobly from the early tendency to break. The entire drill of the boys from San Antonio was of a character rarely seen, and its progress was marked bv almost continuous cheering. Captain Green had predicted that he would complete the programme in thirty-five minutes, and he wes only two minutes over that time, finishing in thirty-seven. Marching his company to the grand-stand. Captaiu (ireen had them present arms to their sponsor, who held the Belknap's colors dining the drill. As thoTcxaua left the ground

they were cheered from one end of tho j stand to the other. THE DASniNO fOUAVFS. . j The Belknaps having closed the free-for- i all in a blaze of glory, it remained for tho Walsh Zouaves, of St. Louis, to conclude the encampment programme, which they did in a sly le that captured the crowd. Tho Light Infantry Drnm Corps marched at the head of the St Louis boys as they appeared on the drill ground in their handsome black and white uniforms. There is nothing like a zouave drill to capture the crowd, and the boys from the Mound City awakened more enthusiasm than any of their predecessors on the dav's programme. They drilled like clock-work, and Captain lleyman'a commands followed one another with bewildenng rapidity. Especially delighted was the crowd with the firing lying down and the rallying movements. W hen the zonaves rallied by fours, and then by platoons and company with the trne zouave yell, the people joined them and made noise enough for a dozen companies. The manual and fancy movements in connection therewith were executed with precision and as rapidly as the commands could be given. The bayonet exercise was first-class, the combinations in it being numerous and welldrilled. The culminating teature was the scaling of the wall which was watched with as much interest as any portion of the afternoon's work. Three of the tallest zouaves made a ladder of their guns by 6hoving the bayonets through holes in the imitation wall and the company scrambled up the improvised atlair and over the wall like monkeys, to the amusement of the crowd. Captain Heyroau demonstrated very clearly that ne has a great zouave company, and that he is a thoroughly efficient commander. He kept the judges as well as his company on the jump, and the three active lieutenauts on whose decisision bangs the fate of so many companies were not sorry when the St. Louis boys had completed their programme, which they easily did within the specified time. One of the prettiest and most enjoyable features of a military encampment is the daily dress-parade, and the two given last evening were of a character fully in keeping with the events of the day. The Third Regiment was first on the programme, and the Walsh Zonaves had scarcely left the parade-ground before (he adjutant's call sounded aud the companies responded. Colonel Koss was in command, and tho parade was given in beautiful style. When the companies were dismissed those of the First Kegiment took their places, and a second dress-parade was given, with Colonel McKee in command. DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS. It was nearly 7 o'clock when the companies of the First Kegiment were dismissed from parade, and then the men in charge of the fire-works sent up a few of the daylight pattern simply to whet tho appetite of the crowd for the better things in store for it Novel effects in the parachute line were introduced to the delight of the small boy, who chased across the grounds iu vast numbers to seize on the fragments of paper as they descended. Hy dark every one had apparently had something to eat, and then began the last act of the greatest Foarth-of-July celebration Indianapolis has know in years. For an hour there was a succession of rockets, roman candies, bombs, wheels and red fire that dazzled the eyes of thousands and completed a most attractive day's programme. Balloons innumerable were sent skyward, and the stock seemed inexhaustible. The rush of rockets was relieved at intervals by the soft, reassuring sound of Koniau caudles, and the display seemed endless. The set' pieces were attractive, one representing George Washington on horseback, and another the American eaule, symbolical of the patriotism apparent on all juarters of the historical grounds. The great crowd lingered until the last piece had been fired. the red lire lighting up the scene at intervals in a weird manner, which intensified the darkness with which everything was shrouded when the flame burned away. Twice during the display was there excitement caused by the premature explosion of rockets. In the first instance the "wild'' rocket shot across the track to the north audcarromingon the top of a carnage, spent itself harmlessly In the grass beyond. In the second instance, however, the rocket which got away from its holder sped across tha track to the west, and. striking Sergeant Harlow. of the police force, in the forehead, injured him quite severely. He whs removed to his home and is not thought to be seriously hurt. There was quite a commotion in tho grand-stand at the second accident, but, fortunately, no panic ensued, and there was no serious accident to mar tho record of the day's pleasure. At'.) o'clock the grounds were in darkness and theerowdsof visitors turned their faces toward the city. The tired soldiers sought their quarters and speculated as to tho probable result of the great drill. By 10:30 there w as comparative quiet in the camp, and an hour later most of the soldier boys were asleep and the stirring incidents of the great day temporarily forgotten. SOCIAL. AM) OTHER FEATURES. . The Texaus Handsomely Entertained by the Kiehard.on Zouaves. One of the pleasantest occurrences of the tournament was the reception tendered the Belknap Rifles, San Antonio; Sealy Killei, Galveston; Paris Pickets, Paris, and Dallas Light Artillery, Houston, Tex., by the Kichardsou Zouaves, at the residence of Capt. B. A. Kichardsou, Friday evening. The Texas boys were escorted from camp by a delegation of the Zouaves, on streetoars chartered for the occasion. They were received by Captain Richardson, who introduced Mayor Sullivan, by whom they were welcomed to Indianapolis. During his remarks the Mayor referred to the "reports from Texas" which the zouaves had brought back of their welcome and of the hospitality of the people upon the occasion of the visit of the zouaves to Houston dnring the interstate drill of Vcfe.t. After being introduced to the Captain and Mrs. Iiichard'on, Major Sullivan and wife, J. L. McMaster and wife, Howard Cale and wife. Major Irviu Robbins, wife and daughter. Lieutenant F. F. McCrea and wife, and many other friends of the zouaves who were present, the visiting soldiers were made to feel entirely at home. The zonaves, out of acti re service, may have forgotten the step aud some of the intricate drill, but they know how to entertain, and. with the mauy young lady friends whom they had summoned to their assistance, the visitors were soou "in couples." The scene was beautiful with gay uniforms and light draperies of the young ladies flitting here and there through the grounds, rendered more delightful by hundreds of Chinese lanterns. Music was rendered by an orchestra, and it was not until a late hour the Texans, drawn up iu line, gave a "good-night" three cheers and a "tiger" for the host, to which the zouaves responded with a rouser for their guests from Texas. What Delighted the Managers. The throng of people at the encampment yesterday exceeded in number the best day of the famous encampment of 1SS3. No such multitude of people was ever before packed into an amphitheater on those grounds. The long lines of seats were filled from top fo bottom until there was not even standing-room left. Beside this, outside the barrier inclosing the drill-ground, there was a pack of people greater in number than that occupying the grand-stand. There were people everywhere. For mauy, after looking at the drill of one company would seek shelter from the sun under the shade of trees or in the numerous pavilions about the - camp. The attendance in the morning was comparatively small, and those immediately interested in the financial success were feeling much bluer than their uniforms looked. At 1:0 i'. m. streams of people begun to pour iu. These sad countenances began to smile; at 1:45 they were in a broad grin, and at 2 r. m. they threw their caps in the airand laughed rightout. They were then sure that they were out of the woods and had ducats to spare. Floyd Rifles Entertained. Mrs. Robert S. Dorsey gave a handsome entertainment, last evening, at her home, on Central avenue, to the Floyd Rifles. Mrs. Dorsey. chaperon assigned to this company, was assisted by Miss Jane Gray don. sponsor, and Mi Alice

Graydon and Kate Bhpard. maids of honor. There were numerous flag and lantern decorations, aud the colors of the company were generously displayed. Tho yonng men so honored were introduced to quite a company of guests, many of them members of the Cousins' Club. The latter always have a 4tb of July party, and the recep'rion to the Rifles was a happy combination of the club and company. Sermon and Drills To-Day. The Sunday's programme at Camp Curtis has been made as attractive as .possible, and the admission has been placed at 25 cents. Rev. Dr. Rondtbaler. of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, will deliver the encampment sermon, beginning at 10:00. and there will be good music in connection with the religious services. At 2 r. M. the Aurora Zouaves will give an exhibition drill, which will be followed at 2:30 by the Walsh Zouaves. Both companies will introduce a number of new movements. At 3 p. m. the Indianapolis Light Artillery will give a mounted platoon drill, the only one of the encampment. Following these drills the Springfield Band will give a concert in the grand-stand and at 6 o'clock there is to be a brigade dress parade. Tnis latter occasion is to be rendered of the utmost importance and interest by the announcement of the prize awards in the several classes. Knowing ones say that first money will go to either the Belknaps.gf the McCarthys or Branch Guards. To-night's dress parade will be awaited with much anxiety by the militiamen, and much interest by the publio in general. Costly Decorations. DecoratioBS in the way of company badges that some of the young sponsors have worn have covered them from shoulder to shoulder and represented hundreds of dollars. They have caused the wearers moments of pleasure and pride and hours of anxiety. A few of them were of silver and gold. but most of them were of gold, while many of them were set with diamonds. No two were alike, and tbey varied in size from a Three-cent piece to three and lour inches iu diameter.

Notes of Camp and Receptions. The McCarthy Light Guards will attend the services at St. Paul's Church this morning. The ladies representing the Chickasaw Guards wear as epaulettes a little yellow chick. Miss Bettie Ketcham will entertain the National Fencibles to-morrow morning at her home. No. 216 North Delaware street. Some of the sponsors and maids declare the position one of great pleasure and would like to have an encampment every summer. Private A. K. Cary, of the Aurora Zouaves, had a finger dislocated in the exhibition drill of that company yesterday forenoon. The Omaha Guards did not appear in full dress till Friday evening, and their attractive personal appearance was thereby hightencd. Miss Claire Sbover and maids of honor. Miss Lillian Reeves and Miss Armstroug.entertained the officers of the Dallas Artillery Wednesday evening. Overheard in the grand-stand during an artillery drill: He Is that the infantry drilling nowf She 1 don't believe so. They look too old for that The Southern Cadets gave their sponsor. Miss Peck, maids. Mis Kate Wallick and Miss Wallace, of Lafayette, and chaperon, Mrs. J. R. Li 1 ley. each a handsome bouquet yesterday. Captain Yeaaer. of the Dickason Light Artillery, of Danville, 111., was prostrated, yesterday, by the nervous strain incident upon the hard work of the drill, and was sent home last evening. A large number of ladies carried lunches to the encampment yesterday and partook of them between dress parade and tireworks. The sponsors, maids and chaperons were at their rent for supper. Maj. A. C. Kimberlin, surgeon of the Second Regiment, was kept pretty busy yesterday looking after patients .among the soldier boys, though, happily, none of the cases were of a serious nature. Mrs. Stisie Floyd, without whom any large company is incomplete, was at tho sponsors' tent during the entire encampment, and by her ministrations assisted materially to the comfort of tho.ladies. The young women in the sponsors' section of the grand-stand thonght they were experts in deciding when a movement was well performed, and they were inclined to be very critical on account of their experience of encampment week. The McCarthy Light Guards will be entertained to-morrow morning, from 10 to 12 o'clock, at the home of Mr. D. W. Collin, on North Meridian street, by Mrs. W. H. Coleman, chaperon: Miss Annie Shuler, sponsor; Miss Lillian Butler aud Miss Lulu Wiles. Each of the Aurora Zouaves has as a badge a bar of silver, which bears the name "Aurora," and from it depends a white ribbon with a figure of a zouave in colors similar to their uniform. The badges were also presented to the ladies who represent them. A young man in civilian dress was asked if he was going to the drill yesterday. "No, indeed," said he, emphaticalty. "1 go the other way. Why, do you suppose I would staud any show at all among the girls out there, with so many stripes and brass buttons aroundf No, no, 1 will wait till next week." The interest the visit. ng soldiers had in voting for the sword led them to purchase all kinds of articles, needles and pins, hat pins, washboards aud ribbons. Dozens of small, tibeful and ornamental articles decorate their tents. The disposition of this conglomeration of stuff' will be solved by some of the sponsors aud maids. Robert Moorehead. an orderly, was attacked about 9 o'clock last night by two colored men, whom be tried to prevent entering the grounds through a hole in the fence. They struck him with a club breaking a rib, but he pluckily drove them from the grouds with his saber. He managed to get to headquarters and was placed in the hospital and given proper attention by Surgeon Kimberlin. A fat old colored woman who looked like a Southern refngee walked opto a group of handsome yonng women at the sponsors' tent and said. "Von are going to drill today." They said, "No." Then she asked, "Must be goin' to drill to-inor'f" No was again the answer. "When!" "Not at all." "Wall that's funny. I heerd mv daughter say the maidens was goin' to drill, and yon looked so fixed up. I thought it must be you ail." Kaglen Defeats Cook. In the match at Brighton Beach yesterday, between Silas Kaglen and Charles Cook, the former won by killing twentyone pigeons out of .twenty-five, to the ten killed by Cook. Cook has challenged Kaglen to shoot one hundred birds for $100 a side, and the latter will doubtless accept. Wild pigeons will be procured from St. Louis for the match. Crushed in the Crowd. Miss Lulu SuJgrove. of No. 12 Willard street, was at Fairview, yesterday, and while waiting at the station there to return home, was badly hurt by being crushed in the crowd. She was brought to the city, aud from the electric car Kregelo & Whit sett's ambulance took her home. Yesterday's Fires. Fires yesterday destroyed a wood-shedfat No. 04 1 East Ohio street, the office at Landers' s pork-house. No. 53 Blake street, and damaged the residence of Stephen Gray on Blake street. The loss in the latter instance was $450. and that in the other fires trilling. About 6:30 o'clock in the evening a still alarm called the No. C firemen to a houaeon South California street, where slight damage was done. At 10 o'clock the kitchen of No. 220 Blake street, where Frank Grant lives, was bnrned. There was no one of his family at home, and the fire is supposed to have been incendiary. Loss, 8225. Texai Federation of Labor. Camphor Springs, Tex.. July 4. The first day's session of the Federation of Labor was consumed by routine business. President Golden, in his annual address, maintained that the convention represented a constituency having a majority of the voters of the State of Texas. Nothing during the regular sessions suggested a political movement except the speech of W. K. Farmer, during a recess, which was a People's party effort of the most pronounced kind. The speeches of li. A. Spencer and others to-night were verv strong against both of the old parties. Every point made was liberally applauded.

THE FOURTH IN THE CITY

No Observance w itii Special Demonstration but Patriotic Fervor Abounded. A Parade by the Sons of America, Closing with a Meeting, at Which General Camthan and Mr. Albertson Spoke. Seemingly the Fourth came in with more racket than usual, and to the noise of squibs, crackers, pistols and anything that would hold powder long enough to be ex ploded, was added the dm of fire-bells. During the morning fire alarms threatened to make the day one of hard work for the firemen, with but little rest at intervals. The clatter of engines, though, was lost in the furious explosions of young patriotism, and whether the city burned down or not it had to have its sway. It was a holiday, though, in tho widest limit of that term, as there was but little business going n, even in the small shops, except in the purchases youngsters made to replenish their stock of explosives. The weather, with constantly moving clouds to temper the rays of a July sun, was tine. There was suilicient breeze to make tho rising temperature endurable, and it was just the kind of a day when one could go to the woods aud enjoy them at their best. Thousands did so, seeking the out-of-town resorts, with as many more going in picn.o parties of fifteen or twenty or more. Streetcars were crowded, those on the lines leading to the military encampment carrying the greatest number of people, but the electric Hue was, as ever popular, with its facilities unequal to the demand of those who wanted to go to Fairview. At the Union Station out-going trains were packed with excursionists and those coming iu unloaded fully as mauy people. Men, women and children were going and coming all day and the streets were tilled with holiday crowds. There was nothing to keep them in the city, but yet there were thousands to fill the promenades, from morning until late at night. Flags were everywhere.-but rarely any other decoration, yet it required not these to tell that the iourth was being observed with all. the ardor that patriotism inspired. In the evening the Patriotic Order Sons of America, nearly two hundred strong, headheaded by Meyers & Deery's band, went through a few of the down-town streets. After that a meeting was held at Y. M. C. A. Hall, where the first speaker was Geu. James R. Carnahan. He spoke of the order as having be;n founded before the war, on patriotic principles and for the inculcation of patriotism. "The time is coming," said be, "and is not far distant when the voters of Indiana will have to settle the question that has been brought before the voters of other States. Tbe corner-stone of this Nation is the free school, and the question has come in other States as to the division of of the publio school fund for parochial schools, and for this thing and that. No one has the right to teach the doctrines of any church in the public school, for tho children are to be taught (he fundamental principles of this country. We want it understood that our people are separate and distinct from the people of tbe old world, and so long as we are true to this land we shall never consent that a farthing shall go to any sectarian denomination, whether its bead be on this side of the water or in the tumble-down cities of the old world. Applause.l Tbe time has come when we should stop speaking of GermanAmericans. Irish-Americans or any other class of citizens. We want but one kind, and that is American Americans. I understand you have organized within your body a military feature. 1 -believe that every American should learn exactly what a soldiers' duties are. I do not believe any man is fit to be called an American citizen, in the best sense of the word, that is not able to step out in the ranks and help defend his country and Ins fireside." Applause. Mrs. Rose Bailey then sung the "Starspangled Banner" in a manner that brought the most enthusiastic applause, after which Rev. C. C Altiertson was introduced bv Rev. II. A. Cleveland, D. D. "A foreigner," said Mr. Albertson. "coming to this city today and seeing the crowds and decorated buildings might inquire what it all meant It means that here is a population of intelligent people who have given a day to music, to decoration and speech-making, but the foreigner would lose the deep significance of this day if he was not told of the importance and purpose of this celebration whichclustersaroundtheflag. Without decorations, musio and speech-making, the day would still be eloquent, for sixty-five millions of people could look up into the bine, and see waving there tbe grandest banner the sun has ever kissed. The great thing of this day is that it kindles Godimplanted patriotism in the breast. Religion is never so complete, nor patriotism so pure, as when the twain are blended. If I had my say, I would drape every Christian pnlpit in the land with the stars and stripes. (Applause. The greatness of a land depends upon the greatness of its ideas. We are looking towards the world's fair. The greatest influence that will go out from the Columbian exposition will be the imperceptible spirit of self-government, which will be carried to the tyrannies beJond the sea, to the despotisms of other and s. until by and by the ideas that have had their birth here will have effect there. Tbe announcement will then come that an emperor is out of a job. or thata Prince of Wales is at liberty to retire to Tranbycroft for the balance of bis days." Applause.l After a benediction by Dr. Cleveland, the audience retired. During the evening the noise from explosives became terrific.. In every part of town could be heard the fire or cannoncracker, and from many yards rockets were sent up. To these were added displays of Roman candles, and all the contrivances from which come brilliant colors to please the fancy and make youngpatriots cheer with delight Celebrated in Saloons. Most of the saloons were open yesterday to the publio, by front or rear door. Many kept open as on auy other day, and at Sam Dinnin's Fan the usual Saturday evening concert was given. The place was crowded with people, and could not have been unnoticed by the police. Saloon-keepers who had been receiving customers through rear doors, seeing the success of their competitors who had every entrance-door open, threw oft restraint and pecrecy and threw wide their doors. Business wan so good that the 11-o'clock law was treated with the same disdain as the holiday law, and at midnight many downtown liquor-places were full of people. Prosecuting Attorney Hoitzman was asked by a Journal reporter whether there was any question as to the law requiring saloons to close on the 4th of July. "Not in the least," said he. "It is clearly unlawful. It is the duty of Superintendent Colbert to enforce the law." Jack Christian, who is selling drinks at tbemilitary encampment by the glass, when be has paid only a government tax permitting sale by the quart, is very restive under censures he is receiving. "I don't see why they should interfere with me," said he, recently, in presence of a number of people, including Captain Curtis, "when Captain Curtis is a partner in the business.' "What!" exclaimed some incredulous auditors. "Yes, that's what I said," was the positive reply. Central Hospital for the Insane. At the Central Hospital for the Insane, yesterday, the usual holiday celebration occurred, with a variation, however, in the programme. This was in the raising of a flag in the morning, with appropriate ceremonies, conducted by Superintendent Wright Later, the Mount Jackson baseball nine played a game with that of the hospital attendants, and defeated them by a score of 8 to 7. The patients were then entertained with various games, closing with tbe tug of war. Iu the afternoon, James Boyle, a patient read the Declaration of Independence to tbe assembled inmates. C.C.French, also an inmate, read an original poem. The exercises included music, both vocal and instrumental, and closed with a dance. The patients were treated to watermelons, of which there was a car-load to draw on, and, in addition, they were given lemonade. Flag's at Three Schpcds. Yesterday the children who attended schools No. V, ID and 12 atheied at their re

spective buildings to take part in ceremonies of flag raising. The programme sat each was much after tbe order that has been heretofore described. There were eloquent speeches, stirring recitations and songs. As each flag went to the top of its stall the young people cheered it lustily.

NAPOLEON'S VEKMON. Bow Waterloo Was Loot, According; to Taper Hitherto Unpublished. Napoleon's version of tho battle of Waterloo, which, so the London Globe asserts, has never been published before iu English, is to appear in the next number of the United Service Gazette. The Globe prints the following extracts: . After detailing the preparations for the battle. Napoleon says: "The cannonade commenced; the enemy supported the troops' he had advanced to guard the wood by thirty pieces of cannon. We, on our side, also posted some artillery. At one time Prince Jerorre became master of the whole wood, and the whole Euglish army retired behind a ridge. The Count d'Krlon then attacked the village of Mont Saint-Jean: he supported his attack with eighty pieces of c&uuon. He commenced there an overpowering cannonade, which must have greatly harassed tbe English army. Tne whole actiou took place on the plain. A brigade of Count d'Erlon's First division took possession of the village of Mont Saiut-Jean: a second brigade was charged by a corps of English cavalry, which indicted upon it great loss. At the 6ame moment a division of English cavalry charged Count d'Krlon's "battery on its right and dismounted several guns; but General Melhand's cuirassiers charged this division, of which three regiments were routed and lied." In the afternoon the Prussian division became engagt d with Count Loban's skirmishers, and the whole strength of the reserve was held ready to assist Count Lobau and crush the Prussian crops whn it should Advance. He continues: "This done, the Emperor intended to mako an attack in the direction of the village of Mont Saiut-Jean. which it was expected would prove a decisive blow, but by a movement of impatience, so frequent in our military aunals, and which has so often been disastrous to . us, the cavalry in reserve, perceiving a retrograde movement of the English to place themselves under shelter 1mm our batteries, from which they had already suflered so much, crowned the heiuhts of Mont Saint-Jean nnd charged the iufantry. This movement,, made at the right moment and backed by the reserves, ought to have decided the day; icado tcparately, and before the operations on the right were completed, it proved fatal. Having no means to countermand it. the enemy showing large masses of infantry and cavaliy, and the two divisions of cuirassiers being en izaired, the whole of our cavalry started at the same moment to snpport their comrades. "There during three hours they made numerous charges, by which we gained the breaking of sevoral squares and six flags of the British infantrv, au advantage hardly commensurate with the losses sustained by our cavalry from granesnnt and musketry. It was impossible to use onrrenerves of infantry nntil the attack of the Prussian corps on onr flank was repulsed. This attack still continued and directlv on our right flank. The Emperor sent there Gen. Duchesne with tbe Young Guard and several reserve batteries. The rnemy was checked, was repulsed, and retreated; he . bad exhausted his forces, and there was nothing farther to fear from him. This was the moment suitable for au attack on the center of the enemy. As tbe cuirassiers were suffering from musketry fire, four battalions of the Young Guard were sent to support the cuirassiers, to hold their position, and. if it were possible, to disengage and withdraw a part of our cavalry to the plain. Two other battalions were sent to bold the eminence on tbe extreme left of the division which bad maneuvered on our llanks in order that there niiuht be no cause for uneasiness in this direction; the rest were placed in reserve, one part tooccupv the eminence in the rear of Mont Saint Jean, the other on the plain behind the field of battle, which formed our line of retreat. "Under these circumstances the battle was gained; we occupied all the positions that were occupied by the enemy at the commencement of the action; our cavalry having been too quick and badly employed, we could no longer hope for a decisive success. But Marshal ' Grouchy, having learned of the movement of the Prussian corps, marched in rear of that corps, which assured us a splendid success for the next day.After eight hours of firingand of charges of infantry and of cavalry, the whole army saw with satisfaction the battle gained and tbe field of battle in our power. At half-past 8 the four battalions of the Young Guard, which had been sent to the plain beyond Mount Saint Jean to support the cuirassiers, being inconvenienced by the enemy's grapesbot. advanced with bayonets fixed to sweep otl its batteries. "The day closed in; a charge on their flank by several English squadrons broke their ranks; the fugitives repassed the ravine; the neighboring regiments who saw some troops belonging to the guard in disorder theught it was the Old Guard and gave way. The cry arose, 'All is lost! The guard is beaten back!' The soldiers even maintained that at several points wretched renegades cried out 'Sanve qui peut!' Be that as it may, terror and panic immediately spread over the whole battle-field. All tied in the greatest disorder along tbe line of communication soldiers, gunuers, wagons hurried on. The -Old Guard, which was in reserve, was pressed back and carried away. In an instant the army was only a confused mass all the arms were intermingled, and it was impossible to reform a corps. The enemy perceived this astounding confusion, eent forward columns of cavalry. The disorder augmented, the confusion of the night prevented the rallying of the troops and showing them their mistake," NAMLNO THE IIABV. Let Fond Parents Ileware that They Do Not Handicap the Cherubs. Washington Star. "People might select names for their children w ith a better discretion if they were acquainted with the very expressive meanings borne by many of the personal designations in the language," said a linguistio professor to a writer for tbe St4r. "Some of them have rather funuy significations. For example, Julia means 'mossy-bearded,' Ursula is a female bear,' Priscilla is 'a little ancient' aud Cecilia is 'dim-sighted.' Barbara signifies 'foreign.' Abel is 'vanity,' Bernard is 'a bear's heart' and Caleb is 'a dog.' Daniel is 'judgment of God.' and Raphael is 'medicine of God.' "Ever so many English names have very beautiful meanings. Beatrice is 'making happy,' Letiria is 'joy.' Mabel is 'ray fair,' Salina is a nightingale.' Susan is a lily,' Sarah is 'a lady.' Rebecca ls"faithful,' and Lydia is'a well of water.' What is prettier than Margaret, which signifies 'a pearl,' or thau Amelia for 'sincere, or than Sophia for 'wisdom,' or than Katherine for 'pure,' or than Adeline tor a princess.' Bertha is 'bright' Charlotte is 'all noble,' Cornelia is 'harmonious,' Caroline is 'noble-spirited.' Harriet is 'a sweet perfume' and Jane is 'a willow.' Again, Henrietta is, properly translated, 'a star,' Judith is 'praising.' Jemima is 'sweet song,' Isabella is 'fair Eliza,' Agatha is 'good.' Felicia is 'happy,' Lucy is 'constant,' Muriel is 'myrrh.' and even humble-sounding Bridget is 'shining bright' "If these are good names for sisters, sweethearts, wives and mothers, equally appropriate for fathers, sons and brothers are Nicholas, which means 'victorious;' David for 'beloved.' Hugh for 'thought,' Horatio for 'worthy,' James for 'superior,' Thomas for 'a lion' and Edward for 'truthkeeper.' Philip is 'warlike,' Robert is famous.' Richard is 'powerful,' Eustace is 'firui,' Ralph is 'help.' Charles is 'a man.' Matthew is'a gift.' Hubert is "bright aiind' and Hilary is 'cheerful.' William s'.ands for 'helm of the will.' Patrick for 'a nobleman.' Felix for 'happy,' Oliver for 'an olive' and Isaac for 'laughter.' "Incidental to naming children, it is worth wnile to look out for the initials. I have known two men who were obliged to write themselves for short. A. S. S.just because of their parents' carelessness." 'Who was de Udder Gem man?" Hartford pnat. The sieeping-car porter faithfully gathers his "fifty cents aIlarouud."butas faithfully carries out his orders when the money is in sight. The president of one of our large insurance companies just returned from a western trip relate, the following good story: "On tbe train going from Chicago to Dubuque, la., was a passenger in cue of tho sleeping-cars who bad been drinking heavily, but realized the fact that he was intoxicated. As be was about to retire without disrobing he called a porter to him and. hnnding out a dollar, reunest-d to be waked up at Kockford, Hi, and said ho.

'Be sure and put ine oT, whether I want to go or not. 1 know I'm pretty full, and wnen I'm in this condit.on I'm likely to light, but don't mind that, jest put me olf and it will be all riuht, "The colored porter promised to do so, and the man was son al ep in his berth. "Early next morning as the train was neariug Dubuque, and the pMengers were hurriedly dressing, the colored porter wsa attending to bis dntie w ith hm bead bandaged, one eye closed and bis face showing hard linage "Just then the Rock ford passenger crawled out of his berth, looked out to get his bearing and then went for the?' porter: 'Look here, you , what does this mean? Didn't 1 tell vou to put me oil at Kockford, you T' "The darky looked at him a moment and said: Ts you de gemtuan what wanted to be put ottf " Ves. I'm tbe one. you , aud I gave yon 1 to see to it!" "'Well, if y ou's de gemmau what give tne dat dollar, what I wanter know isdisven who was de gemman dat I put off at Rock-ford.'"

IIEADWATEliS OF THE .Ml:olSSirri. Career of Captain ,laiier. Now Organizing Another Eiplnrinc Expedition. WVst Miilbnry (Uai.) Ppecial ti Nw York Tl Itram. Captain Willard (Hazier is now organizing another expedition to the headwaters of tbe Missinaippi. which is expected to leave St Paul next mouth. Hu chief object in making a second expedition is to obtain sketches and photographs of scenery around the source of the river Also, attention will be giveu to the botany, zoology and geology of the surrounding country, and additional information concerning tributaries between lakes Bemidji aud Itasca will be sought. An artist photographer, ecienti-t. snreyorand several gentlemen of scientific and geographical attainment will be members ot the expedition. These iientltineu will be fully qualified to pas a li:.al judgment upon the claim of Captain Glazier to have located, in lbbl, the truetourceof the Mississippi river. Captain Glazier was born in the township of Fowler. St Lawrence county. New York, Aug. -J. 1S41. In his early youth he was a trapper, by which means he was enabled to begin the education be so much desired. He was educated at tho Gouverneur Wesleyau Seminary and in the State Normal School at Albany. Mt was while attend. ng the latter that civil war burst upon the country with all its horrors. Glazier cu listed in the Harris Light Cavalry, of which Kilpatrick was the colonel. In the cavalry fight at New Baltimore was taken prisoner and hurried to Libby prison. From there he was transferred successively to Danville. Macon. Savannah and Charleston. Twice he escaped from the rebel guards only to be retaken. Though hunted by bloodhounds and enduring hardship in these attempts, he yet longed for freedom, and the third attempt was successful, and, after fourteen months spent in rebel prisons he entered Sherman's lines, and once more beheld the stars ind stripes. During his imprisonment his term of enlistment iu the Harris Cavalry expired, and on Feb. 2.. ISCo. he was commissioned first lieutenant in the Twentysixth Regiment New York Cavalry, and at the close uf the war was breveted cap tain. Captain (Hazier enjoyed the friendship and confidence of Kilpatrick and Davies, his superior officers, and was a hero in the eyes of those under his command. At the cloe of the war he entered the literary field, bringing out his "Capture, Prison Pen and Escape," which had a sale of well on to odO.CKK) copies. His other published worke are "Soldiers of the Saddle," "Battles of the Union." "Heroes of Three Wars," "Peculiarities of American Cities." and "Down the Gnat River." In 1376 the Captain went on horseback lroni Boston to San Francisco, riding the ame horse, a noble black charger, from in lront of tbe Revere Houe to Omaha, Neb., his Grand Army friends bidding him goodbye and godspeed. During bis eventful i'ourpey he was captured hy the Arapaho ndians and narrowly escaped with his life. After locating the true source of the crest Mississippi in Lake (j lazier, he accomplished what is believed to have been done by no one before h:ui a journey from the headwaters to the finlf of Mexico in a canoe. From the discovery of lake Itasca, by Schoolcraft, in lN'22, down to tbe year ISM, exploration near tho source of tbe Mississippi was at au end. In the latter year Captain Glazier organized and assumed the entire expense of nn expedition to the fountain head of the great river. The thought had long been in his mind that if Pike in 1K)T had erroneously laid down the source in Turtle lake, Schoolcraft also might be mistaken in bis premises. The month of June. lb$l, found Glazier at St. Paul making preparations for his journey. All things needful having been procured, he left St. Paul July 4 for Brainerd on the Northern Pacific railway. From that place to Lee -b lake bis route lay thiough the pine forests ami a wild and rough coantry. iu some places almost inaccessible. This journey was made by wagon, a distance of seventy-five miles. With him were Barrett Charming Paine and his brother, George Glazier. The party arrived in safety at Leech lake, tbe region being the home of tbe Chippewas. Engaging one of the Indians as guide and another as interpreter, canoes were procured, aud the party Leaded across the lake for the mouth of Kabekanka river. This was on tbe l?th. .Many explorers who had preceded Glazier had gone up the river through lakes Winuikegoshibh. Cass aud Bemidji, but the Leech lake and Kabekanka route were chpseu as the more direct The country to-dav is the same nntracted wilderness it was when tbe tirst explorer, almost a century ago, sought in this region the fountain head of the De Soto. On tbe night of July 21 Captain Glazier and bis little band rested ou Schoolcraft island, where the discoverer of Itasca lake camped and passed the night of July 13, 13S2. The next morning the party were esrly astir. Coasting Itasca for the streams entering, six were found, two only having good inlets into tbe lake. The larger of these (dreams, atthesuggestionof Cbenewagerie, the guide, Glazier and his party entered, and after much laborious work and bard pulling they entered a beautiful heartshaped lake, two miles long aud one and one-half mile wide, of pure, clear water. On the elevation surrounding Its baein pine, cedar and sprnce trees rear their cre-ts aloft. The lake was circumnavigated for requisite feeders, and three perennial streams found to enter. Captain Glazier says: "Having satisfied myself as to its remotest feeders, 1 called my compsnions into line at the toot of the promontory which overlooks the lake, and talked a few moments of the Mississippi and its explorers, telling them that 1 was confident that we were looking upon the true source of the great river, and that we had completed a work begun by De Soto in 141. aud had corrected a geographical error of half a century's standing." I'ottonous Garments. iiodton Advert.. r. Arsenical poisoning from articles of dress, wall-papers, children's toys, etc.. dora not eeem to be an evil of universal range, for many constitutionsappear to resist tbe subtle infecf.on. But thoe who yield to it are ailected by what seems a very slight presence of the poison in the rooms tbey occupy in the frieze of wall-pap r.for example, or in some article of dre not much worn. In other cases the injury lurks unsuspected iu portions of the wardrobe which give it peculiar opportunities. A person of whom I have lately heard, after an illness of many weeks. tegan to suspect arsenical poiwomng. All the article which Are usuallv found to contain arsenie were tested and the dangerous ones disused: but still the illneHS continued. Finally it was discovered that the material of. 14 dressing-gown which the iuvalid wore daily was heavily charged with th poison, introduced in a brilliant color with which it was dved. This reminds one of tbe fatal shirt of Nessus, which is reputed to have slain Hercules. Perhaps that aUo was m case of arsenical poisoning who know. I Ancient Ship ICailways. Iron. It is more than probable that the Egyptians were in the habit of transporting vessels overland across the Isthmus of Suez, aud tradition records that twenty-three centuries ago a trne ship railway, with po!iithed granite blocks as mil, exUted anil was worked across the isthmna of Corinth, where the construction of a h:p canal has been projected. In 171S the well-known Count Kmamiel Swedenborg constructed a road and "machines" for carrying laden vessels from Stermatadt to lddt-riord. In Sweden, a distaureof fourteen miles across a rough country, and the uces&fal um of this work bv Charles MI. during tho beige of I rederikfcball. led to Swedenhorg being regarded not oulv as a national benefactor, hut as a mechanician of no mean ability for at least a ctntury after his death.