Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-10
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.

THE INTERNATIONAL BOAT RACE,
Arrangements for the Contest.

A PosrPoNEMENT PROBABLE.
LONDON, June 10, 10 a. m,-The weather this
Q. m. is stormy, and il is possible the race be-
tween the London and Atlanta crews NAV not
take place to-day, as the Americans have stipu-
lated for postponement should the storm be
heavy at the hour appointed for the contest.
MT. Webster, vice president OF the Atlanta boat
club, who arrived here recently has been chosen
umpire Oh the part Of the American crew, and
*. Leslie, Of the Oxford rowing club, has been
chosen referee. The English crew will row
bareheadeo, IN uniform Of white Jersey flannel.
The American rowing colors are crimson, with
crimson Jockey cars. Odds Of three 20 one
against the American crew are freely given this
a. m. Flag are flying all over the city. and
everything bears the appearance Of a holiday
occasion.
ISecond Dispatch
TIE RACE TO CONE oFF-eKTTING READY.
LONDON, june 10, $50 p. m.-The weather is
now fine, and the preparations for the race are
being made. The storm Of this q. m. was &C.
compsnied with sharp lightning, and there was
some loss Of life from IL. In the western part
Of England snow fell Numbers OF steamers,
heavily freighted with passengers, are arriving
at Putney and Hammersmith, and people are
taking their positions on the banks OF the
Thames TO view the race. The crowd Of specta-
torson both sides of the river is rapidly thlcken
ing The American steamer, that is the one
crew, and which win accompany the contest
ants, Is galy decorated with faes, and has on
board the band Of the Coldstrean Guards. in
this city. The change IL deserted, the brokers
having most all gone TO the race. Many Ame-
Third Dispatch.l
MISS KELLOGG AMONG TIE SPECTATORS.
LONDON, june -. p. m--The water between
Putney and Mortlake is lumpy, and a brisk
eoutherly wind prevails. The banks OF the
Thames TIE whole length Of the course are
crowded With vehichles three rows deep. Miss
kellogg, the American pvsma DONNA occupies
one carriage and vears the American COLOR.
Fourth Dispatch.l
GREAT IxcrfIHBuT.
LONDON, june 10, 4.3o p. m--The sun has NJ
last broken through the clouds. but the stmoe
phere 10 still chilly. The crowd incresse along
me river momeutartly, and ne excitement Is
very great. The boats Of the umpires, referee
ana others directly concerned have been placed,
and the appearance on the river Of the racing
csen y monentariIy exPeeted There 10 no
shanse N RE- hettns.
[FinA DIpaick.i
HITCH II PEE AaRAuoRHxvre
LoHDon, June 10, 5p- m.-There n sor.e ht,.,.
- sne erran9e meno Tor the race and hofh .-~
Asve poekeso tne umpinos, boot.
fSixfh Dispstchl
onAne1 ~ rHE ARRAIoRurx,s
LohDo., 49, 10, So p. n.-The -
T., NO. ~ -. ssken place. 4 change has been N "a
"A Ne sxreneemene. The fsce vii he ro..S
cow the stream from MuffSsfe to prt 1vea
''eso Oh mon P1tney Q Aorfisks.
49, 81 . ouaEoP ePreaene.>.,
LORI, June 10--An tnmonne croSd
S. .oS9 ne Hanson Place DaPtIsf c6urcs ~
rcOokiyns last evening, 30 VitneaE fhe Hs<>s,.
~ i1mersAon Of Nus Smiley the 0ssL
-, - scnssee. She publicly renounced onaEsr
-, sno WI hereafter preach a. an evsnsss,cs,