Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-24
LOCAL NEWS.
The Regatta Yesterday

THE AL DAGEL VICTORIOUS.
After our report closed yesterday, when the
cen boats engaged la the regatta were passing
Alexan dria, the race was very exciting. The
Wawaset, on leaving Alexandria. steamed q
short distance below the turning point, off Fort
Washington, where she renamed to give the
spectators view Of the regatta turning the
s,ake-boat. OF Broad Greek the boats were
IN the following order: Lee, Brunette, Flying
Cloud, AL Dagel, Harrison, Little Kate, Capi.
toia, Augusta, Greyhound and Annie Davis.
At this time the friends Of the Alexandria
boat (Lee) were jubiiant, and quite a number
OF bets were made by them with the friends
of the Brunette. The breeze from this point
TO the Fort was blowing fresh, and the scene
became quite animated, the Lee dashing ahead
and roundi the stake-boat at 2.I7, followed
by the gallant little Brunette in tnree-quar-
tiers OF minute. The Flying Cloud and Al
Dagel approached the stake boat. as they say
on the race course, meek and neck and
turned IL in 2 20.
the manner in which the boats were handled
brought forth the plaudits of the spectators
In \ minutes the Harrison made the turn
and at2:23 the Little Kate Baltimore boat.
The Capitoa and Greyhound turned together
in 2;29, the Augusta in 2:32, and Annie Davis
ass. The wind being from the northeast, the
and on the home stretch the sailing qualities
of the vessels were not only displayed, but the
seamanship Of the men handling them was
tested. The Philadelphia boat was a close
sailer, and being we'll handled she was soon
ahead of the ten others, and when she passed
the King street wharf at Alexandria was fully
q mile ahead Of the Brunette. About this time
there was almost q dead calm, and but little
Roadway was made As the Al Dagel was dis.
cerned from the wharves at the foot OF Seventh
street, there was considerable excitement, and
in a short time the piers and banks were
crowded with spectators. who rent the air
with cheers as she rounded the stake boat off
The Brunette and Harrison were fully two
hours behind the AL Dazel. not arriving until
Q Al and the Katie few minutes past ten. The
Harrison passed the stake boat about half a
length ahead of the Brunette, but the Katie's
crew and others claimed that unfair means
were used, charging that the Brunette used
oars and the Harrison long pole. The Lee
at Giesboro Point gave up the race and re-
turned to Alexandria. The other boats con-
Tinued TO arrive at intervals of half an hour
during the night. The Judges, Messrs. Las
sey, Bird and Cox decided the al Dazel to be
entitled to the first prize of $50, but account
of the charges above referred did not decide
as to the other prizes OF $50 and $50, bat will
Will probably give decision to-day.
The Winnissimmitt took down lutte q load of
passengers at 3 O'Clock 10 witness the regatta,
who enjoyed the latter part of the sport. There
can be no charge made that the Ferry Compa-
nv, of which Capt. Colt is Superintendent,
did not do everything in their power to afford
The public a fine view Of the regatta. Cap
5ains Stackpole and Sidney, Messrs. George,
Sheckeis, w. f. Stewart, and other members
of the Burnett Club did everything IN their
power to make the regatta successful one and
ia tuiS 1t " III De dChuOWltuScQ Dy All LQey sue
ceeded. There was quite crowd gathered
about the wharfs until a late hour, and there
was considerable noise and hubbub, but no
ng,e d snn anen the me whole parry were
should not forget to mention that after the
meeting of the judges last evening, they with
Der Of others. were invited by Major Watr, of
the "Cottage," to fine collation., which was
enjoyed with keen appetite.
The winning boat Al Dagel-which was
q m Il
OF Baltimore, and purchased from his estate
by Philadelphians-has now, we hear, come in
possession of a Wasninstonian, MIR. W. E.
stuart. who entered il in the race.
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THRlJENNINGs EsTATE.-The heirs of the
great Jennings estate in England, estimated at
So, GOO value, residing 10 this vicinity are
again taking measures to secure their respec.
tive shares. and on Wednesday and Thursday
last a number of them met at the office of Mr..
inos J. Durant, in this city, to devise some
course Of action.
Among those present, were, Mr.. Fieldern r
Dorsett, we'll known and one of the Oldest
Tesldents ofthis cIty.now Justice Of the peace;
Major James McRae, also we'll known resi-.
dent OF Washington; Mrs. Sis and her son, old
residents OF GEORGETOWN, and Mr.. 5. Lvles,
formerly well-to-do planter OF Prince
Georges County, residing near Fort w ashing-
ton.
Hon. A. D. Hager, the Vernon. Commissioners
to the Paris Exposition, who has been investi-
eating the prospects of American heirs to this
and certain other large estates in England
does not make a very encouraging report. H
writes home as follows: F." A short time before
leaving Vermont / attended q meeting of the
81 Wilson family" as 1t was called, at Essex
Junction. From representations then and there
made, was inclined to belieye that real estate
OF much value might be obtained by the Viii
sous Of America, heirs of one I" Robert Wilson
Earl OF warwick" who, many years since.
died in England. leaving large property.
From inquiries which l made when l
landed, i am satisfied that there is not the leas
possible chance for any Wilson IN America to
ever get an acre Of land or dollar in money
from this source, nor will the Jennings
heirs be more fortunate than the Wilson's. i
do not propose to enter into discussion of the
question. but give it as my opinion that every
one who has paid dollar for scrip" or for
the inv estx CATION of these CLAIMS had better
charge il Immediately to sproflt and loss"
and make no more investments in these worth.
less schemes"
ORPHANS COURT, Judge Purcell-The will
OF the late Elizabeth Thompson was filed for
probate and partially proven. She leaves her
household furniture. goods and chattsls to her
Granddaughter, Dorcas Meter, and the bal
ance OF the estate to her friend Benz. Mccoy,
who is to keep the house for the sole and sep
arate use of the granddaughter. and in case of
her death, and she shall leave no Issue then, 1t
is to descend TO her grandson, George Wash
inRton Meter. The granddaughter is directed
provide a home in her house for Dorcas Ham
bleton. her Rranmother. Benz Mccoy Is nomi-
Eated executor.
Letters of administration on the estate Of
Elizabeth A. Beall were issued TO H. Virginia
Beall, bond $4,000; on estate Of John H. Ford
TO VIM. 7. Ford, bond $1,000.
The case OF the disputed account OF Henry
SSeifZ, guardian TO Pauline SeitZ, was argued
by Mr.. Laskey for the ward. and Mr.. Schmidt
for the guardian.
Bids OPRNRD.-To-day, at noon. Mr.. T. E
Clarke. chairman OF the Committee on Sup
plies OF the Board Of Trustees OF Pubic
Schools, resolved At the office of M. Morsell,
the treasurer, bids for furnishing books and
stationery for the use Of the Public Schools,
and also, for furnishing coal for same. There
were three bids for the books and stationery,
opened as vet. The books are intended for
the use OF those pupils in the schools whose
parents are unable to purchase them. The
fuel required will be 275 tons of white ash
coal, and about 35 cords OF sawed and split
wood.
RBvIEw.-In our notice Of the trial Of Fin
Macon and Smith, the two boys charged with
arson and numerous burgiarIes, before Justice
Harper, the name of J. II. johnson, who ap-
peared for the FIRST named. was printed p. II.
johnson. Mr.. johnson urged that this boy
should be made States evidence, and 1t is said
that the boy can expose q string Of burglaries,
fires and plans to murder.
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POI ICE SvMMARY-Ths whole number of
arrests made by the police yesterday and re-
ported to-day were IS, while the amount OF fines
imposed was Sl59.50 The business of each
precinct was as follows Second, arrests;
fines, 50 Third, arrests; fines. $50. So Fourth,
s arrests; fines S13. Sixth, Is arrests; fines