Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-10-03
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THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
Is It a "Put up Job?"
SITTING BULL WOUNDED,
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
TENAS AND NEBRASKA.
GEN. HAWlEY FOR CONGRESS.
YELLOW FEVER INCREASE.
Is It a "Put up Job?"
SITTING BULL WOUNDED.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
TENAS AND NEBRASKA.
GEN. HAWLEY FOR CONGRESS.
YELLOW FEVER INCREASE.
THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
Good PraSnectS of 40

BOSTON, Oct. 3.-A Lachine special to the
Herald, dated at 9:15 a. m. says" The water
IS rough. but in rather better condition, with
lhe WIND slightly decreasing, and yeering
round TO tie north. There are good prospects
OF race, if the wind gets north.''
Is the Great Race" n ..Puf.uD JOb?.,
Inc Herdtd has the following special from
Auburn. n. y: Auburn is in foment of ex-
cltement over seemingly wellfounded stories
that the great Courtney Hanlon race has been
surely sold 10 the Canadians. Previous 10 the
cFGGlatlon OF this story thousands of dollars
had been Staked on Courtney by Auburnians,
suspicious were first aroused by the reception
IN, IN AUBURN of Two contradictory dispatches.
one OF Courtney main supporters at Lachine
teiegraphed several Auburn gentlemen that
charley was certain 70 win the race. while a
brother OF The same backer received dis.
patch 10 pct On Gdnlon sure. This leaked our
ana set the betters TO thinking. The brother
before mentioned immediately began Offering
heavy bets on Hanlon, which tended to
strengthen the suspicious that all was NOT fair
Alter diiigent inquiry the Herald representa-
tive succeeded in finding a party who pro
1eSSed 10 know al about the alleged bargain
and sale OF Courtney, and now rehearSes the
Gisgracetul story to the IIerGtd'S readers, as
narrated by one of Courtneys friends who
was in the secret. 1t transpires from this that
nl'5s sne great race & Mas "a putap Job from the
their man stood no show. and the only possible
way to get match on was TO sell the race TO
Hanlon. Courtney did not dare to do this at
nome, and the race was, therefore, fixed for
Montreal. Courtney was to have 81, 200 of the
purse offered by the citizens for losing the
race; and In order to prevent his giving the
gamblers the double cross he was required
TO place this entire sum on Hanlon. With the
other bets he could make Oh "the sure thing"
ne would be III far way of making fortune
A letter from Courtney TO his brother is also
mentioned, In which he states that he could
beat Hanlon with ease, but advises him to
place his money on HanlOn. There are cir
clmstanceS which are said TO corrOborate this
story. Courtney's most intimate friends in
Auburn. those with whom he boards and
lodges when he comes to the city, are now
IL is asserted, in New York, being heavy
huyerS OF pools on Hanlon, even at odds
Relatives of BriSter who first went to Mon
1real, but could not place money to good ad-
vantage, returned TO New York TO buy ii au-
Ion pools. Courtney's village hackers. who
have invariably staked large sums on him in
AL bis matches, are now giving ODDS on Han
ion 70 man. The story about C0urtney's let
ter mas gone through the Cayuga lake villages
ana NE people oi Aurora and CayUga, aside
from niOn Springs. are all betting On III tn-
ION. The report is that just as sure as race
day comes lianion is TO be the winner The
fact that the race had been sold was first
noised about Auburn this morning bur the
alleged details OF the transaction are known
70 pug very lew: Ire excitement is at fever
heat and everybody is willing TO be- on Han
Ion and nobody OH Courtney. 1t is impossible
TO hedge, and the duped sporting men are 90
Mg To Shareholders and protesting against
giving up the money every minute The taIp-
gfaph olflce Is crowded and condemnation o!
Courtney even among those who have stood
bitter i'' '-''
WIZ the Race Come OFF To.days
BOSTON, MASS, Oct. 3.-The Lachine special
TO the RerdlG, dated at 9:i5 a. IN, SAYS: 1T e
weather is very pleasant. A southwesterly
wind Is blowing, which ruifieS the water a
good deal. Old residents say there is a pros
pect OF its being sufficiently calm this after
noon to enable the race to be rowed How
ever, Courtney anticipates that there will be
fresh wind all day.
The Wind LuIIfnG.
BOSTON, MASS, Oct. "a Lachine special
70 the Herald. dated ii a. m, says the wind is
lulling somewhat. The water seems to be a
little calmer, and the prospects of the race
coming Off are good.
The Race Will Take Place.
LACHINE, Oct. 3, l2:2o.-There is a Slight
wind and tie water is getting smooth
l. T. W.-The race will certainly take place
today.
1:30 T. M.-The men are well and anxious to
row. Hanl0n continues to be the favorite
Ready for the Race.
l:i5 2. M.-Fifteen crowded cars lust ar
rived. Everything is in readiness for the race.
The water is smooth.
2:i5 L. M.-The men are called out.
+. M.-Eyerything ready for the start