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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
urrSDRED DEGREES IN THE SHADE.

BosToN, May 13.-The weather in Northern
Nsw.Engand to-day was unprecedentedy not for the
seasou AT many places in New-Hampshire the Their
m0meter ind Gated 1902 in the shade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
MEMBERS. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS.

The Chamber OF Commerce had its annual dinner
at DelmoncO's last evening, and numerous dele
CATION of members and large number Of invited
guests sat down to bounteOus repast. THIS dinner
is always without ceremony, are the meetings or
the Chamber itself, but the occasion always serves
for fine display of wit and wisdom on the part Of
distinguished speakers.
Among the prominent merchants aud their guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
PLAISTED OFFERS TO MAKE A MATCH
LONDON, Wednesday, MAY IA, 1879
Fred Plaisted, of Newly Ork, publishes a

challenge Offering 70 row against Bulman, OF ShOdwel
Messenger of Teddington. or Kempster of Sunderland
over the Thames course or their own dis
lance, for $500 to 81 900 a side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14

present last tNcliluB W
william T.. Dodge,
James .. Putnam,
Judge Lawrence.
George W. Childs.
Andrew j. DreXcl,
Joseph III. ChOdte.
DIR. Henry &. Potter,
Andrew ID. White,
:. ID. BabcOck,
Dr. Henry W. Bellows,
5. b. Chlttenden,
Daniel DOugherty,
Judge Benedict,
John Jay Knox,
Peter Cooper,
Commodore Nicholson,
Eugene O'Sulliyan,
JOS. j. O'DonOnue,
John Austin stevens,
G.. W. Legendre,i
George Wilson,
4. HallgartcU,
VIM. b. BoOrum,
VIM. |. Martin,
VIM. III. LYON,
Edward Kemp,
George Kemp,
John l.. Rlkcr,
Edmund B. Hyde,
j. o. Ward,
Chas. l.. Wright,
ThOs. l.. Nlckers,
T.. Roberts,
Chas. X. Flint,
]. Lloyd Hdigh,
Jas. +. Wenman,
A. Foster Higgins,
Henry VI. TaDer,
Arthur b. Graves,
y. Z. WIitlng,
Francis Baker,
Jacob Wendell,
James TalcOtt,
Jas. Haslehulrst,
Henry W. Sage,
william l.. strong,
Edward \. Taller,
Chas. e.. LGngdOn,
Chas. II. Coffin,
Samuel Shetnar,
Joseph :. L0wrey,
Joseph II. Brown,
W. ii. Robertson,
c. NJ. Depew,
joan Il. BOutOn,
Thomas W. Knox,
George I. MdSDU0,
VIM. Libbcy,
James W. PlnchOt,
Z. ii. COssltt,
Richard L. Wilson,
Cnas. VI. Fry,
stephen X. Lesher,
James ii. ctebOins.
| &. n. Bliss,
Oliver Hartman,
Josiah NJ. Fiske,
Elliott c. COwdin,
VIM. w. Wright,
Richard Lathers,
WIN. III. webb,
David ;. BabcOck,
Martin Bates,
J. L. Woodward,
Thomas Barbour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.

LEGISLATING FOR THE ELEVATED ROADS.
MR. GALvIN's BILL TO ESTABLISH CHEAP FARES
REPORTED FAvoRABLY-PARr OF THE SUPPLY
BILL VETOED.
In the Assembly yesterday, Mr.. Calvin amended
his bill so to establish fve-cent fares on the ele-
waited railroads throughout the day. In this form
the bill was accepted by the Committee
Of the Whole. General Sharpe's bill to
protect Nassau-st. and Broadway was passed. The
Assembly has decided to adjourn finally on Thurs
day. the 22d instant. Governor Robinson has
vetoed some items in the Supply bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
re the following:

7 illt lDl LOW ilt-
Richard Butler,
&. Henry Garden.
Postmaster James,
Collector Merritt,
William l.. Dodge, il.
T.. l.. Fancher,
Il. u. sherman,
Percy Il. Pyne,
william /. Peake,
John 4. AgfHrw,
William X. Garrison
Benjamin III. Fieiu
NJ. .. Roberts,
J.. :. sanford,
ID. Willis James,
John +. EwOmJly,
william If. Fogg,
Benjamin c. Arnold.
John -. Jones,
James VI. Brown,
John III. Hall.
james McCreery
V. BOtta,
Charles l.. Tiffany
T.. +. shepard,
Arson +. STOKES,
Edmond Breull,
Charles Mali,
:. II. Seaman,
George II. Robinson,
Alfred G. Cheney,
Sinclair lOusey.
Joseph Park.
Franklin T. lsOn.
Oliver :. Carter,
Captain B. Luce,
Seth Low,
George X. Sistare.
Joseph Seiigmau,
John Elliott,
:. ". Burt,
IL. DE Urlarte,
} /. Navarro,
LatImcg Il iiley,
Ii. ". 4. Nah,
Morris Woodruff,
j. L. Townsend,
Wll.iam A. Cole,
l.. j. y. stark,
r. b. TnurDer,
j. :. I. otranaBan,
David bows.
Henry Iiayemeyer,
Robert Maclay,
Isaac Slppili,
f.. ID. Barker,
Clarence l.. Collins,
n. -. JlllllldIu,
Henry ID. B1bcOck,
Preston Il. spring,
j. ID. /. Hersey.
Henry c. Meyer,
III. Y. Butler, jr.,
William Bew,
W. f. HlscOX,
Charles +. Sanborn,
Thomas Reed,
Lewis Roberts,
l.. NJ. G. Graham,
Woodbury. LangdOn,
Ia pa l.. Cutter,
Ezra White,
William Whiteside,
/. Z. Martin,
II. +. Spaulding,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-14
CHEAP FARES AND OPEN STREETS.

Mr. CALVIN MOVES FOR FIVE CENT PARASITIC
PROPOSAL RECEIVED FAvoRABLY-THE BILL TO
PROTECT NAssAU-ST. PASSED.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-03-08

assigned me to occupy. He sat on the bed
until after midnight. He said there was
$4,000 down stairs that he had given to his
wife which he would show to me in the
morning-that he had received it for his
support of some chartered corporation,
think in Memphis or West Tennessee. He
said he stated to them when they offered
him $4,000 to support the measure he got
into their plans, that this was school Leg
islature, and if they would submit to pay q
per cent. of their net earnings to go to the
school fund, and lie could, with that as
lien, effect its passage. That they agreed
ito it, and he secured its passage in about
one hour, and this was how he had made
the money so easy and quick. | think he
said he was authorized to use $4,000 in
getting aid from the State for the Knoxville
and Charleston road, and if be could get
certain amount of aid he would get a $1,000
increase in his salary. think | also heard
him say that General Mabry had ordered
about 80 barrels, or a very large quaint ",
of brandy to Nashville to secure the passage
of certain legislation desired by him MA
bry).
q. Did you ever hear him (Bearden) or
any one else say anything about money or
other things of value being used to infu-
ence legislation? If so, please give the
committee the benefit of all you may have
heard.
A. Well, can only answer this that l
have never heard him say more than l
have above stated, nor any one else say
anything specific. l have heard rumors as
we all have. Signed B. f. DoUGHTY.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-03-08

Deposition of Clay Roberts, taken in the
Senate Chamber, Nashville, February 4
1879, before S. f. Wilson, Chairman; j.
NJ. Driver and r. H. Smith, of the com.
mittee appointed under House joint reso,
ton No. so. The said witness being
sworn, deposed as follows:
Q. Were you connected in any way with
the State government of Tennessee during
the session of the Legislature of I969-7O?
A. l was Assistant Clerk of the House of
Representatives.
Q. During the term of that Legislature
was any committee raised by either BRAN
of it to investigate the issuance OF bonds
and their legality?
A. There was, but / don't remember IN
which house the resolution raising the com
mittee originated. 49,,
o. After this committee was raised, and
the nature and scope OF its work was de-
veloped, did you visit Washington City? If
so. at whose instance, and what was the
cause of your visit?
A. did visit Washington, at the request
of Dorsey b. Thomas, Speaker of the
Senate, Mr.. Perkins, Speaker of the House,
and Governor Senter. At that time there
was good deal of talk in the press and in
other circles about bill having been pre-
pared by the Reconstruction Committee,
to be introduced and passed, to reconstruct
the State and put it under military rule, and
at the request of the gentlemen named |
went to act or use what influence | could
to prevent reconstruction. When | arrived
at Washington, found the two main argu
ments used as ground for reconstruction
were: First, that we had lot Of Ku-Klux
and were expressing the negroes and sec
ond. that we had STATED an investigation
with view 10 repsdiate the bonds issued
by Brownlow. l Immediately telegraphed
to Thomas and Perkins to come on to
Washington. They arrived there one even
ing, and left next morning.
Q. Who, besides the politicians, if any
one, did you learn were favoring recon
struction, and on what grounds?
A. Ny understanding was that all the
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-03-08

Deposition of Gen. Joseph a. Cooper,
taken at Knoxville, February Is.
Said witness being duly swUrn de-
posed as follows:
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11
economy and Comfort
IN COOKING.

aae Wilmington Goa, Gas Com pany 10
sPsred 10 furnish Stoves for COOKING
,,ns 1ss II is an established fact thai
~s tne hot weather cooking can be
more economically with gas than
,,aa ana the comfort and convenience
dae,aaom rom heat and dirt, gives gas
Nsmse,u. advantage over other fuel.
N ple STOVES ON exhibition at the Of
m.r,, THIRD 4 SHIPLEY BTS
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11
a Praeticaa Jeke.ssn
From the Oil City Derrick

Joe Skinner was once the ereatsst To-
ker In Oil City, and one Of his tricks
came near bringing on.s riot one dav.
doe was walking along 6ensoai street
Mnen ne suddenly st9pped aud began
poking IN the mud with his AcSne, 1t tho
same time allo wing his iothsR Send 70
slide over bis shirt bosom = if ID 0uect
Of something. which was there. iii
movements q0ickly attracted dH 81 06tblaok
who raE up and asked: ~ ,f'o.oea
Lost suthin', mister?s and began
Then catne 3 merchAnt and stwo clerkr
out OF the story and begsn loohinr m
and down the walk. "A teamSter j1mrsr
ed OF his wagon ana joiued ia: "a hsr,.
Der remarked, "Was It your .diamond
pin. Jos?" and this was csn0ht IN III
echoed among the crowd which had
gathered, until the story grvw.thse : dis-
mond pin worth $1,000 had been lost.
The crowd extended until Il fillcd both
sides OF the street, and all msnueK Of aus-
gestions were made. One man propossfl
TO shovel up all the dirt and rnnd and
have It carefully locked osex.sa Hnothrr
said the sidewalk ought to be, torn M. a
man crowded into . place and trod on
the toes OF another man, who k6ve him
push. A blow followed And n fieht
took place, and in two minutes the ~.
lice we're hauling man on to the LOOK
up, while Joe got oatside the crowd mi
laughed at his awful hoax unt,l The tcar1
ran down bis cheeks. The seurch COR
tnued for two hours. nfoInlna 81
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11
A Destructive rlre !

The Smyrna Tsues says: Tuesday II.
ternoon about 2 O'Clock the dWeiline on
the farm Of Samuel Warren .as alloi 4 no
the Blackbird Camp Aesiine Woods.
took fire In the temporary absence OF. the
family and wher discovered the Ritchen.
where the hrs originated, wss nearly de-.
stroyed and the house getting we'll under
way. Mr.. Warren's son (Wh0 mas the
farm In charge) and his hired mon were
at the extreme limit Of the farm ef :
mile distant and were nearly exhausted
when they reached the spot bat . feW
things were saved; the house with nearlv
all it, oopteutss includipg their, clothine.
with meat house, carriage house, WAGON
house, corn crib, &c., wore destroyed.
Strange TO say, the barn apdscoav houso
that stood within few feet Of the build
tngs were saved. Il hole Nh burnt
through the roof, and the hays II one
time was on fire, but by. .stampinr ana
smotherihg with boards, IL Vas cxnn-
guished. The house, which ysatl : isrce
years and Cost u snd iaoiSS;ns sisSs1 Ss sSs
other buildings the 16ss exceeded q 3.000
II was insuredA ipc Abe Earn Insurnncs
Company ~ OdsssA for 81 800, it "a ststcn :
This Is the third time this brouSrtv II.
nesI siAited BY are pnos harm nd twice
VWSAA18o al. "a p3osiyla 3eanr,,u..
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laid out the first road across the peuinsu-
la, on which arose the snug little town
now called Odessa. He gave q large
tract OF land to sect of French, Danes,
etc., called ola abadists," among whom
was tbs ancestor of the Bayard family OF
Delaware, who finally married with tine
Bassetts, tho inheritors of Heyman's ss-
tate. Slavery existed from the begin
n,ng In both Delaware and Maryland;.hs
Dutch brewed ale, made brick, and built
mill and exchanged these products with
the afylanders for slaves and tobacco.
The Dutch nomenclature is retained in
names like Brandywine, Bombay Hook
and Murderkill, and distinguished citi-
zens ofDelaware and Maryland are of
the early Dutch stock, ~ can be seen in
the names of VaDdyke, Van Bidder, and
Naudain, for the Dntcn were mixed
people, including Germans and Hugue-
nots The Swedish queen Is remembered
IN tne Christiana river, the only river
wholly IN Delaware.
Meantime, Maryland, made inviting
by religious federation, grew well and
attracted ViTginians, Puritans and
Quakers. The valley Of the Pocomoke
WAS settled from Virginia, Mary landers
moved around the site Of Lewes, and
there is Baltimore Hundred in lower
Delaware. The town of New Castle was
incorporated as early az 1867, and its
courts had Jurisdiction over on the Jer-
gave his brother James, Duke of New
York, the last Stuart king of England,
the State of Delaware, which James
delivered to William Penn. Penn was
an abler and more subtle man than Bal
tlmore, and with more Influence at court.
The Government ordered the peninsula
to be divided into two equal parts by q
north and south line above the latitude
of Cape Henlopen, and thus Delaware,
az have SAID, was created in Penn's
interest and upon the old Dutch claim.
The survey Of the State, as ordered by
the English Chancellor, was not accu-
rately made and confirmed until 1893,
after nearly a century of litigation, when
Penn and Baltimore were moulderlng in
their coffins.
Thus Delaware was suudered coast
OF Maryland, and a mere political jetty
Of Pennsylvania. The emigration to
the Delaware passed by 1t, and the emf
grafton to Maryland sailed behind 1t
and German inupdation, which overran
the limestone Piedmont of Pennsyl-
vania, Maryland and Virginia, saw no
temptation to land at little towns along
the alluvlal or Netherlands; q few Irish
Presbyterians were stopped by Provi-
dence or accident and added their vigo-
rous temperament to the Quaker, Gothic
and Batavian elements; the Episcopal
societies grew and absorbed the Quak-
err; the Presbyterians grew and absor bed
the Dutch Reformed. The "three lower
counties on Delaware. had no decided
public life until the approach of the
Revolutionary War, when they appear
ed IN the raiment of Independence, and
were gwen the dignity of a State.
GATH
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11

Presidency, Grant Is st; HsSss, SMs; M sher. sSe
man, %: Conkiing, 81; and Diains, lS,
ss, 0n the D9euecrasio side, THURMAN, 10 ss;
al9sn; Ra9s1,, e; ~ Dsy,s. ~ Hsndricks, 90;
IN the eauel year, l61ef 4 Tie ave, are ses
Of the Republican fcendldates 4, d yoars.
and thas Of she DsmSqrrtio q.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11
HAN iy Package Dyes.

Thehe popular dyes are put up IN pack
40 At 10 cents each and are warranted to
dye rom too pounds of wOollen, silk or
cotton goods. Are more convenient and
mail to any address on receipt or PRICE
' I2.JAhHs BELT. Druggist.
Agent for Delaware,
Ll.. Cor. Sixth q Market Sts,
HOuman's Liver pall
Has worldwide reputation. establish
nepts that have their origin In torpid
liver or diseased Rtom ach; such As bilious
ness, dyspepsia, rheumatism, sick head.
ache. &C II cures by absorbing the dis
tie vegetable tonic into the syetem. Have
also Pamphlets with further particulars
ssnt By mall by
Cor. sixth \ Market Sts.
vitalixed Ph0sphates.
They supply the sy stein with the ele-
'aents that are carried OF by OvertaxinR
The % hT.,n =: S and nervous % systsm; LISTEN; are very
sia and neuralgia. For sale Wholesale and
FLAMES BELT, Druggist,
tNr. Sixth 4 Market Sts.
Electric Disks.
They produce a constant electrical cur
rent through the diseased parts; can be ap-
lied and worn with comfort by any per-
IN for the relief OF old rheum and neu-
ralg lc pains, GOODNESS and Stiffness OF the
inibs, &c. 5ent BY mail by -
Z.JAMES BELT, Druggist,
~ Cor. Sixth 4 Msrket 6ts.
LADIES'DEPARTMENT,
For Supporters, Braces, Trusses, Elastic
.tockings, Anklets, Knee caps. Syringes.
&c.
SPrivate Room. Lady Attendant.
Private entrance for Ladies at No. West
bi1tn street.
z. JAMES BELT.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Corner Sixth and Market sreets.
Wilmington Delaware.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-11
pxlLROADS.
taILADItHHSssHE!AA,A taIL!A A!DIHSsE AA,Aik xlsAlDD lksoAD. - J
BALIAAT Tuua q, t68.

-.,rHIA, WiLMiN0ToN
SaILADEslLdrRhEt "a Rail ROAD. '..sr
-,,, ,s!vs !SneW Wilmington II =. follows
,.,,. and intermediate ssasiS9o' g g
RhllssisSs'f lsiS, 10 80 q. m.' sS'' ''''
90; sss; g Il ;'c e. q m, q
snd New YORK. . s' = "''''''
-, 81, "a :; n 1tin.srm.d,... ss.s''ns'
a. 9. us unS 3. %. say Line. 1.cs. ,. ~; q . ..
IBaltimoIeo and md " shinston. II 36i.SissS.s's
|Bsltim9g'T, Al S is, 7O6 p. m. -
n; VOL, ~, nsIaware Diviei0n. ieeySsS1'
tainS 70, ,,D DV a.iS. Q. n. LOS % % R:1:
Gew Usss U1.snn and Intermediate o'st'o.''
aIm. 06, 6.35 p. M; a,..,ou. q. IL
.'nsr and Intsrmedis's "
g., p a.; SUNDAY raAI.s: . .,,.,,.,,.
pnilsdelphia Anu as - ~.
: S;s r: H.o' sas s;ss' R.W I; " York. eee. .. No
biladeipa's and Warrington, i2oi. 10
ID. ,,,,sr information passenger. are e
OF iu "a The timA tables p0sye@ y soe
pd. snoerintepdent:
r-1WARE W EsTERN RAILRqAD
NELA " " hours, TN and after FEB.
a GnarTr 1s Tea,ns will run as fol- -Ows;
p. s.vs ,S'W 'Wilmlngton,7.ioa a. m.' lo.So = I"
80 SI ?; Z m; %yo;,,dale, s.ss ,. M. l2.M noon.
ANY, .,ive Pomeroy, . 30 m, % sn:
hrnvn,nS hrtlvo leave Pomeroy 10.4O .. m.
s.IeIips, .%Ii; %' leave Avondale. is "A noon'
b6lOp. p.m:,,o,or m: a m n. M. 1lO D.
AmvinS, M %, CONNELL,
sna wv y superintendent.
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IN CHOIR LIN e


RlTED STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
Ball from New York for
dLASG0W, every SATURDAY.;
And Regularly 20 LONDON direct.
usage 10 Glasgow, Londonderry. Bel
! fast, Liverpool, no
saloon Cabins, SEQ TO $50. Currency.
eond Cabin. inciuding all requisites, go
STEERAGE, S2s.
LONDON BY DIRECT STEAMER,
No Steerage.
HLO0N CABINS, $55 and 4e5.
excursion Tickets at Reduced RAtea.
sssnger accOmm odalions unsurpassed
~ elegance ana comfort. All ttate-
rooms on main deck.
WbloKs OF information, pIAna, So,
Apply to HENDERSON BROS,
Bowling Green, New York.
@sAM. Y. BELTS, Adams Express,
''"-dsmos Wilmington, Del.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-11
Another Howl About the Streets

Correspondence of the Register.
think "Driver" hit the thing pretty
square in the face this morning, in re-
gard 10 the improvement OF our streets /;
the whole thing is a grand failure. |
don't know about the trap at Mayor
Sweeney's, but there is trap at the
corner of Eoff and Fifteenth streets, at
which some accident will no doubt hap
pen. cont know whether it is finished
or not; if not it should be finished at
once; if finished the rocks and debris
should be hauled away.
The inmates of the wOrkhOuse are
supposed to be working on the Four
tenth street cut. notice they 90 out
there about s O'Clock in the morning and
are taken home at O'Clock III the after
noon. think ten good men would do
more in a week than they have done all
summer.
The manner in which our streets are
cleaned is another way OF fleeing the
people. | noticed Market street last
night, the dirt gathered up in small
piles and left to be spread around again.
1t should be hauled away as soon as
gathered. | agree with Driver about
the slide at the Centre Wheeling Glass
Works; he calls il stick. 1t occurred
early in the season and has not been re-
paired up to this time. Some fearful ac-
cident will happen at almost any time.
| don't know who has change OF the
Peninsula route, but | take 1t for granted
that it is some blockhead, who allows
several strings OF stone to be broken in
in the middle of the street after LAYING
there for weeks unbroken, and then
weeks after before being spread upon
the road.
Mr.. Editor, did you ever drive
through those delightful mud holes at
the ends OF the first bridge
on Mccullough street, or up that
twistv little hill in Fulton leading to
the pike? II you have not, you have a
pleasure in anticipation. But time fails
me to recount the numberless ms ances
of money squandered, because there is
no head to anything or Tor anything.
TAX-PAYER.
august 9th, 1879.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-11
Several Robberies.

On Sunday morning about l O'Clock,
some thieves visited the residence OF
John Morrey at l4S Fifteenth street, ana
appropriated TO their own uses various
articles that were lying about. An en-
trance was effected by means OF base
ment window, the shutter OF which was
pried open. A lot OF Undertaking,
linen and hat, the property OF j. A..
Jefferson, a boarded, were carried off,
besides two coats, belonging "a Mr.. Nor
rev and his son, and a lady's dress and
other articles of wearing apparel. The
cellar was next visited and some roast
beet and pies were taken.
Perhaps the same persons visited the
small house back OF Mr.. MOrrey's, for
certainly somebody was there, who had
no business there. The only article
missed was a new silk hat.
The shoe store of II. j. Schultz, on
Eleventh street, was broken into and
robbed of lot of shoes. Neither Mr..
Schultz or the authorities have any clue
by which the thieves may be captured
and the goods recovered.
These petty robberies are occurring
entirely too often for public comfort
and something should be done to add
to public security. Families cannot be
too careful, in closing up their houses
at night To leave no door unfastened or
window unbarred. \ thief is a cunning
animal and will be sure to find any
weak spot which may be left. As far as
the Morrey robbery is concerned, an in
definite clue has been obtained, which
NAV lead TO the discovery of thieves. A
certain frame house is SUSPECTED of con-
tanning the individuals wanted and q
close surveillance will be given it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-11
The Benwood Regatta.

A very pretty and interesting race
was held at BenwOOd on saturday be-
tween four oarSmcn of the proposed
boat club To- be organized Mt BenwOOd.
The contestants were Robert Bennett,
ChaS. Sprouts, Joseph Flatin and VIM.
Chapinc. The distance was one mile
and quarter, the men 10 start at the
lower end of Boggs' Island, row one
mile down, then turn and come up a
quarter Of a mile.
A large crowd had gathered TO see
the sport, including many from Wheel
inc. But little betting was INDUCED
in, all of the talk being upon either
the Pittsburgh regatta or the big race
10 come off next Saturday. 1T u p NJ.
the men started. getting off well togeth-
or, but Sprouts soon took the lead, fol-
lowed bv Flatin, Chaplne and Bennett,
in the order named. Sprouts increased
his lead to three lengths, but when near
inc the turning buoy got out OF his
course, and was passed by Flatin, who
turned about three lengths ahead.
Sprouts turned second, closely pressed
by Chapline, while Bennett was far in
the rear. After the turn close and
very exciting race for the
last quarter was had between
Flatin and Sprouts, but though the lat
ter gained some on his opponent, Flatin
came in the winner by two lengths, with
Chapline a good third. Sprouts was
evidently the fastest rover, and no
doubt would have won the race if he
had kept on his course. The prizes
were $40 to the first, silver cup to the
second, and s. to the third. The win
ner was enthusiastically Cheered by the
crowd when he pulled in to the Ben
wood shore after the race.