The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-05-06

New YORK, May ga cable dispatch
from Newcastle says: The quarter past
one peal had rung from the neighboring
church clock when two oarsmen appeared
In the stream opposite the Mansion House.
The umptre's boat was moored also in
their vicinity.
PREPARATIONS FOB STARTING.
Hawdon was the first afoat. He wore
white drawers, white Jacket and blue
cap. The American champion wore Jer-
sey blue, sleeveless jacket and drawers.
Theappearance Of both was splendid. The
men then tossed for position and Hanlon
won the choice and decided TO take the
inside position. Hanlon then took pre-
liminary spin Of couple hundred Yards
and came back to the starting point Bet
ting at this time was two to one in favor
Of Hanlon. The men soon stripped and
rowed in their buff: They were then
asked II they were ready, and both answer
ing Eyes" then they were told "then go"
TIE START.
An excellent start was obtained, but
heToronto man soon forged ahead in spite
Of Hawdon's desperate rowing. Hanlon,
with his long sweep away over his toes,
soon gained more and more on Hawdon
with his exhausting So TO 42 strokes with
quick recovery but without much forward
reach. The cheering was immense, and
cries to "our Johnnie" to put on extra
efforts filled the air.
HANLoN AHEAD.
When SINNERS barn was reached Han
lon was two lengths ahead and rowing
comparatively easy with his long sweep.
Betting was now five to one in favor Of
the champion. Hawdon was rowing with
wonderful energy at 81 strokes TO the min
ute. Cheering was fairly deaiening and
the two men sped on toward Red Hugh
bridge.
IIAwDoN DEvTATEs.
About this time Hawdon had the mis-
fortune to deviate considerably from his
correct course. Meanwhile Hanlon was
pulling steadily and looking around to see
that there was no danger OF his running
into any craft that might be ahead OF him.
He looked composed and sure OF victory.
Meanwhile the wind which was blowing
down stream, was increasing in force and
the water becoming rougher and rougher.
IIANLoN STEADILY INCREASED Ills LEAD
in spite OF this disadvantage, till it had
grown to three lengths. From this point
Il was evident that he had the race well in
hand. He now slowed down his stroke
from 80 to 30. Hawdon, who was begin
ming to show signs OF exhaustion, also
moderated his strokes from 70 to 80. Haw-
don was again guilty Of bad steering.
Hanlon was watching him as cat does a
mouse and playing with the Tyne oars.
man. 1t was evident now that Hawdon
had no chance, and the betting was one
hundred to one on Hanlon, barring acci-
dents. The champions boat few through
the water, he keeping well in the middle
Of the stI cam. Tho water was meanwhile
breaking over Hanlon's boat, and as he
STOPPED TO BALE OUT THE WATER
he nodded and laughed to the spectators
who were running along side the rivers
edge. The spectators shouted themselves
hoarse. This scene occurred when the
meadows were reached. Great laughter
and fun followed. Poor Hawdon was
manfully struggling along, but he was in a
piteous plight, thoroughly exhausted.
JUST FOR TIE FUS OF TIE THING.
When Cranes was reached Hanlon led
by two boats length, apparently reducing
his lead for the fun OF the thing, for he saw
that Hawdon was badly outrowed. Han
lon soon after made spurt, and as he ap-
preached the goal was rowing at from 90
to %. At Benwell's boat house Hanlon
enjoyed some more laughter, and nodded
pleasantly 10 those on the shore. IIur-
rah! Hurrah! was the deaiening cry
which was heard at this time. Hanlon
bowed and smiled.
HASLoN PROCLAIMED THE WINNER,
When Scotswood bridge was reached
Hanlon was five lengths ahead, winning
by this distance. Cheer after cheer rent
the air as he was proclaimed the winner.
Hawdon's cutter put in the first appearance
and soon after the judges and press boats
arrived on the scene. The boats were
gaily decorated with bunting.
THE PEOPLE.
The banks OF the river were crowded
with dense mass OF humanity. The high,
level bridge, which is over hundred and
fifty feet above the Tyne, was densely
crowded with spectators, while away in
the distance the Red Hugh bridge was also
fairly alive with those Interested in the
great contest. Every window in the ware.
houses on the river banks was filed with
spectators, likewise their roofs. In the
meanwhile Hanlon's cutter had arrived
on the scene and silence reigned mid the
vast multitude, pending the time that the
umpire should start tho men. The excite,
ment was unequalled even in the history
Of the Tyne rowing matches.
THE TINE.
The correct time Of Hanlan is 22 min.
utes and seconds.
In the evening at a meeting held rela.
tive to the championship Of England
Hanlon and Elliot signed articles for .
match on tho Tyne, TO come of June 10th
for G200 side, and the championship oi
England. Other matches were talked o
but not consummatel. f
The Abettors of Freeman's Craze.
PocAssET, Mass, May 5.-The following
named persons will be arrested as acces
sories to the killing of Freeman's child
Adm P. Davis, Chas. F. Howard, Nath
aniel Wing, Alvin Wing, Walter II. Wing
Phineas Gibbs, Jr, Harriet n. Swift ant
Ann Louise Howard.
Manhattan Bank Robbers.
PmLADELPnlA, May 5.-Henry Hall wa
arrested in this city to-day, and is sup
posed to be one Of the Manhattan Banl
robbers. He had offered for sale IS OOl
worth OF bonds stolen from the bank.
Voting on the Talmage Charges.
New YORE, May 5.-The BROOKLYN Pres
bytery began voting to-day on the charges
against DR.. Talmage. The vote stands a
present Y to 9cqult 9 to find verdict q
Indian DevIItry suspected,
i San FRINrIsNo Mayk 4 If;.4a.,. n,