National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-06
THE POTOMAC REGATTA.
THE TWO YACHT RACES TO GLK-
MONT YESTERDAY.

A GOOD DAY AND A SPANKING BREEZE
A GOOD START AND FIEISH-THE TREAD
WELL AND COLUMBIA WIN THE PRIZES
SCENES ON THE RIVER.
The second grand regatta on the Potomac, open
to all yachts of two classes, for which prize was
offered by Capt. George Sheekells, took place
yesterday, and in many respects proved a success
Capt. Sheckells, who has been known 70 the river
men for years, in order to create spirit Of gen.
erous rivalry among the owners Of the yachts
offered purse Of ESQ., ESQ Of which was to 60 TO
the winner Of the first class race, and ESQ to the
successful one Of the second, the course to be
from Seventh-street wharf to Glymont.
The offer created considerable interest among
the owners Of the yachts, and for the past two
weeks they have been busy in preparing for the
event, and their friends have been careful in saw
ing money to bet on their favorites.
The entries were as follows:
FIRST cIass-Ella Treadwell, entered by the
Washington Yacht Club, sailed by Captain Ed
ward Tasker ApsIiSns, entered W Gy M Rs d; 3
Captain William Tucker; Fannie Bell, Captain
Jas Bell.
Siuithson: Columbia Captain Randsell Brown;
Mary Jane, Captain Charles Smithson; Dsunt-
The time sci for the start Of the 9econd-class
boats was $50 a m, and the first class for 10 n.
m, but owing TO some accident, the start was
slightly delayed.
AT THE WHARF.
It had been arranged that an excursion on the
steamer Columbia should follow the race, and by
the time appointed the stauneh steamer was
crowded with the members of the several clubs
ana those interested IN the result OF the two races
club, and Mr.. William Dickson, president Of the
Americas, being among the most prominent, al
though the rank and nile Of both associations was
well represented. While the crews in the re-
Spective boats were busy with notes OF prepare
tiOn the partisans on shore were busy in reciting
If fhafr far md fG in
such cases, backing their opinion with money.
For the rst-class race the bone Of contention was
between the Americas and the TreadWell; and for
the second-elass between the Columbia and Mary
Jane, and for awhile even bets on both races were
freely offered and taken. From general obser-
walton it is safe to say that before the signal to
start had been given fully five thousand dollars
had been Wagered.
THE START.
The judges selected for the occasion were
Messrs. q. 5. Bates, Jacob Miller and Harry
Kurtz Under the agreement the boats were to
have q flying start, and after the preliminary ex-
animation had been made the gun to get ready
was fired, quickly followed by the signal TO go,
and in response to the last summons the second
class boats passed the line in the following order:
Columbia, 9:lS-30; Dauntless, 0:49; Witch-Of-the-
Wave, 9:49-3O; Mary Jane, 9:5o45. TIE start was
O pretty one, the fresh northwest wind giving
them q good send-Ott, which all took advantage
of to the fullest extent admissible with safety.
below, the following time Of the conclusion OF the
race is only given, which shows that the positions
were hardly changed. They crossed the line at
GlymOnt as follows: Columbia, l:2}45; Witch-of-
the-Wave, 1904; Mary Jane, l:S1; Dauntless,
l:423O.
THE FIRST CLASS
were then ordered TO get ready, and soon their
canvas was spread, and they were waiting the
signal as impatiently as were the crowd Of spec
tators who lined the Wharves and crowded the
deck of the steamer. Shortly after ten the first
gun was fired, and as the canvas caught the fresh
TeSor wa heard headed calamity for the
which was passed in the following order: Fannie
Bell, 1O:l+45: Americas, 10:l545; Brewster,
lOl6-3O; Ella Treadwell, l0:l745. The wind was
good, but no too strong, and both the TreadWell
and Americas started with main and topsail, lib
and fiyingyjib set, to which was soon added q
square sail, and with this spread Of canvas they
sped on toward Alexandria, the Treadwell gain
ing so we'll that of the wharf Of the ancient burg
she Tapped the Americus, to the intense delight
of her friends and hackers.
This, however, did not at all interfere with the
interest in the race, for until Fort Washington
was reached the members Of the Americas did
not give up the fight. Then, however, they were
compelled to, and the boats crossed the score in
the following order: Ella Treadwell, l:2945;
Americas 1896: Fannie Bell. l:57; the Brewster
coming in go late that her time was not taken.
Then there was some excitement. On the last
regatta the Americas won the down race and &C
cOmmOdated one Of the members Of the Tread
we'll with o match home for purse OF $780, and
by way Of getting even a race home for the same
amount was suggested yesterday' inns was was, now
talk. The Americas men were in earnest, and
they bantered their opponents for q race Just for
fun, for pair of kid gloves, for bottle of wine
fot basket of wine or for anything from 400 to
$500. Still the gentlemen Of the white yacht de-
clined, and finding that the Americas intended to
lay for them anyhow, secured tow from q steam
launch, which had brought down party Of gen.
tlemen, and started off.
1t is moro than probable, however, that the re-
suit will be a match race at an early day between
the two yachts from the city to GlymOnt and re-
turn, as they claim that this is the only true
mode of testing the capacity Of the yachts.
ANOTHER RACE.
Nothing daunted by the failure to make a race
up between the big boats, the gentlemen talked
awhile, and soon concluded a match from ely
mont up between the Columbia and Mary Jane
for 400 "a side. The start was q good one, but as
there were new captains in each boat, It soon be-
came evident that the Mary Jane had the best Of
it, and bets Of three TO one were offered without
takers. The Mary Jane came in the winner at
Is24, the wind having completely died ONT before
they reached Fort FOOte.
ABOARD THE STEAMER
there were the usual scenes incident to sporting
events. A large bar-rOOm had been improyised
on the forward part Of the boat, and near it. in
full operation, were wheel Of fortune and sweat
table, the three attracting many visitors during
the day, who just stopped to try their luck, but
most Of whom stayed until they had nothing to
try their luck with.
After the arrival Of the steamer at the wharf
the members Of the Americas repaired TO the es-
tablishment of Mr.. Henry 5. Hudson, corner Of
-Four and-a-half and n streets southwest, where
they sought and found consolation for their de-
feat in excellent bird and wine supper, to
which they did ample justice.
CIVIL RIGHTS IN 4 NEW PHASE.