Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-10-02


Der they suspended payment; and firth, that on
the 18th Of September. being then bankrupt,
they did make payments Of money TO certain
parties TO petitioner unknown, on the plea that
they were special depositors, in order 70 give
them preference over other depositors, and TO
defeat and delay the act Of bankruptcy.
The petition was presented 20 Judge Hum
Threys, who granted the usual warrant requir-
ing the parties TO appear on Friday, October
lvth, at II O'Clock, and answer why they should
not be adj judged bankrupts, sc.
The Boat Races To-day.
THE BOYS OF MUSCLE ON THE QuI yIyR-
WASHINGTON VS.. NEW YoRK-A GALA DAY
ON THE PoroMAC-ALL ABOUT THE RACES.
This afternoon decides the long-talked-of
boat race. Busy were the committees of the
boating clubs all day, and while some were fes-
looming the houses, others were stirring about
70 put the portlcos and reception rooms IN prop
er order 10 receive the myriads Of the fair sex
expected TO assemble 70 gaze upon ana encour-
age their pets in the different crews.
TIE CoLoRs.
At the Analostsn house the prevailing color
viii be blue, and azure ribbons viii flutter from
the sailor hats Of the ladies, the new STYLE of
long neck ribbons will be blue, and blue gloves
viii even be IA order. The participants In the
four-oared shell race-Gurley, stroke; Prescott,
?; Upperman. 3, and Brown, bow-will appear
in white. There is very little apparel necessary
to the comfort of scientific boatman, and the
white If possibly selected by the modest fellows
of the crew in order that there shall be as little
discrepancy in color between the barred limbs
and the white suits as possible. At the Potomac
club house, which, by the way, for comfort and
arrangement is exceiled by few i'm the country
the prevailing color will be red. The members
OF this club will be out in full force upon the
river with their small navy of boats. Single
SOULS, four-oar, siN-0ar, eight-oared barges,
and varied assortment OF private pleasure
boats VIII be swung of the float laden with the
members and their friends. The Nassaus, who
arc the guests Of the Potomac, will wear blue
shirt, blue leggins, and blue handkerchief for
the neck.
THE PIRsT RACE,
Nassau VS.. Anslostan-will be started at four
or as near that hour as possible, and Will pass
directly under the Aqueduct bridge, on by the
Potomac boat house, and 70 the terminus Of the
course opposite the AnalOstan boat house, thus
giving all spectators, from whatever position on
the line tine view Of some part or other Of the
race. Great excitement exists a. TO the result
of the race, and the Union Hotel, GEORGETOWN,
the evening with persons interested in the con-
test. Bets we're offered in favor of the Nassaus,
but some were made the other way. Prescott,
OF the AnalOstans, seems TO be the least favored
by the fraternity who say some better man
should have been suggested, while on the other
hand some OF the crew have expressed the opin-
Ion that somebody will be disappointed in the
old boy" yet. John Blew, the trainer, has not
fonnd fault with him, and 50 he may be con-
sidered fully eligible. The judges for this race
are Col. Frank Jones. Of the Potomac, for the
Nassau; Mr.. Freeman. OF the Analostan for the
Analostan; w. III. Gilman, of the Potomac,
referee. Mr.. A. K. S. FOote is selected as time-
keeper.
FOR TIE SINGLE scULL RACE
between Clarke, Of the Anslostans, aud Truax,
Of the Potomac, Col. Jones and Mr.. Tappan
are the judges, and Ottman referee.
THE CHANCES.
The Analostans row a quicker stroke than
the Nassaus In practice, and yesterday were
out, putting in a round q to the minute. II
Gurley don't lose water in making the start
then there will be a hard pull between each for
supremacy. Englehardt, coacher for the Mas
saus, uses the long stroke, the result of which
cannot yet be told. Englehardt is probably the
best oarsrosn for fancy sculling In the world.
he gave some exhibitions last evening TO large
Potomac boat-house, and drew forth shouts of
applause. He, as the boys say. would "worry'
a fast steam tug TO catch him in a race with a
lengths start. The alacrity with which he
brings his single scull TO q sudden stop while
going at rapid stroke is marvellous. The
hassaus have worthy trainer, and may walk
OF with the honort.