The glorious old fourth was one long to be remembered in the history of Alexandria. The day was a perfect one, being very warm during the forenoon, but the hot sun hid his face during the afternoon and it became much cooler. The main street was handsomely decorated with flags, bunting, etc. At 10 o'clock the industrial parade took place. After dinner the races took place. The 100-yard dash was won by A. Brenneman, first; second prize, Amos Yocum. The sack race was won by Bud Isenberg; second prize, Howard McMahan. William Wilson took first prize by climbing the greased pole. The wheelbarrow race was won by Cloyd Stoufer; second prize, George Wharton. The tub race was won by M. E. Graffius. There were five bicycle races as follows: One-half mile race won by Roy Rung, of Huntingdon. In the mile race Roy Rung came first, Cowher second and Sam Flag third. The two mile race was won by Cowher, Rung second and Thomas McQuig third. In the five mile race Sam Flag, of Williamsburg was the winner. The novice race resulted as follows: Thomas McQuig, first, Tompson second, A. Hileman third. The next item of interest was the horse races: The three minute race was won by Ed. Helyer, time 2:58. The 2:40 race was easily won by H. Knode, time 2:32. In the rifle shot contest Ed. Helyer was first winner, George Stinger second, George Hutchison third. The trap shooting resulted in a decisive victory for Mr. Kline, of Huntingdon. The last feature of the day was the ball game between Alexandria and the strong team of Huntingdon. With Frank Grove in the box the home team easily defeated the visitors by a score of 12 to 15. Had Grove been well supported Huntingdon possibly would have only had four runs. Mr. Grove is a pitcher on one of the teams of Pennsylvania University. Tyrone and other teams will now have a chance to win back their defeats of two years ago. The Monarchs of Altoona will also receive a challenge from our strong team. The leading event in the evening was the large bicycle parade by both sexes. During the morning parade the twenty-five young ladies on their wheels, which were tastefully decorated, added much to the procession. The music was provided by the Petersburg and Alexandria bands, together with the orchestra which was stationed at the hotel. The band also held a festival in the afternoon and evening. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, July 8, 1899