National Republican., 1880-05-21
What the oarsmeu Say About Il.

What the Oarsmeu Say About It.
Ianlnn remained In his quarters yesterday NOM
ing awaiting the arrival OF Referee Blaikie with
the money won by him the day previous, and
punctuolly at 10 o'clock the custodian OF the funds
put in an appearance. lie greeted the champion
pleasantly and sat down for chat about his future
prospects, the only lull in the conversation being
caused by the scratching Of pen ITanlan signed
receipt for the prize money The money was
given to HIM in the shape ofa treasury draft OH tho
sub treasury ut New York.
This business ended, Riley was sent for and given
check on New York for $500. the amount allowed
him for preparing to start in the race.
CARD FROM Mr.. BLAtKIE.
RlGGs HOUSE, /
WAsnISGToH, D. G., May 90 1880.
To The Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: wish to thank the secretary of the navy,
also Mcssrs. Corsou, Willctts, CroDlCy Maundcr
and the other members Of the committee of ar
judgements for their constant and valued aid in
the endcovor to have an attractive. and successful
rowing race on the Potomac; also Lieutenanls
Wood Burord and HOddeu, Of the navy, TOR their
assistance on the day Of the contest
The perfect mirne9s of the course, its ample ac-
commod0tons for all who wished TO see, and the
entire freedom from accidents Of any sort on this
occasion, should prove abundant guaranty for
good racing here in the future. II the national
amateur meeting could be held here next year,
about the middle Of May or at any time in October.
L is highly probable that Washington would soon
thereafter have the national rowing course, with
plenty Of contests close and exciting enough TO
qle atone iOf any lack IN tlS ulreCllOn III th0
WM BLAIK1E
Referee Blalkie viii leave for New York to-day,
having settled all the business connected with the
race Yesterday lie secured the following ahiayit
ai to the correctness Of the course:
WAsIISGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ss.:
Henry w. Brewer, being duly sworn, says that
civil engineer; tnat within the past two days he
surveyed the course ON the Potomac river between
thc nqucduct aud long bridges for the race rowed
between Edward Hnulau Toronto.
and Charles L. Courtney, Of Union Springs, n. Y,
that at the hour yesterday at which said race was
roWed said course was exactly two miles and
ing buoys. II. W. BREWER.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 10Th day
of May, 1889. JoHS w. CoEsoN.
Notary public.
THE HAHLAN RILEY RACE
The challenge of uanlau was the absorbing topic
during the morning, aud consultation Of leading
citizens was held for the purpose Of arranging for
purse to be given for race next week, in which
he and Riley should start. Mr.. David Ward, of
Toronto, Hanlan's adviser, was called in, and
stated that IL 5000 could be raised. Hanlan would
enter for it. Mr. Cooke of Wizards hotel guar
antecd to be responsible for this amount, where
upon articles of agreement were at once drawn up
and signed by both Hanlan and Riley. They read
ARTICLES or AGREEMENT
between James H. Riley aud Edward Han Ian for q
Single.scull race in best and best boats. We, the
undersigned, hereby agree TO row fve-mile race,
two and half miles and turn. on the Potomac
river course, Washington, D. G., between the hours
of 5 and II. M, on Wednesday, May 26, weather
permitting, for purse OF 5000 which is to be sub
| scrbed by the citizens of Washington, the entire
| amount TO be paid to the winner Each party to
this contract viii select his own judges and any
minor details of the race or management TO be set
tied by the referee The referee 10 be selected aud
approved of by both contestants or before Tues
day, May 26. Should the weather prove unfavor-
able for race on the day appointed the referee
"a lan ma gui off rlo
race to be governed by rules Of the National Asso-
JAMES II. RILEY,
EDWARD HASitS."
A subscription list was put in circulation late in
the afternoon, and in less than an hour ene-half
the amount had been guaranteed. Tho leading
hotels, street railways and railroad companies
will be called upon to-day, and there Is no doubt
of the race coming or next Wednesday, should 1t
| be a fair day.
Riley was called upon by representative Of
THE NAToNAL REPUBLICAN last night, his lHt
greeting being, "Well you sec l am in for it; we
| Signed articles this afternoon / teegraphed to
Waters, of Troy, \. y. last night To send me the
shell ordered when there was q prospect for my
| uey .TIanlan fzzle he said: 1T was disgrace to
America, and want to row with Hanlan to show
| that lie can't beat everybody 50 easily"
The shell in which Riley will row Is OF paper,
| thirty one feet long by eleven and a-hGlf inches
wide, being counterpartof Courtneys lie is five
feet eleven and a-half inches in height, weighs 1872
pounds aud measures thrty-nine inches around
The chest. He will take two practice rows day,
u
his constant attendant Ills bouts viii be kept at
the Potomac boRt-housc. lie is in excellent con-
dition and promises 10 do his best to make an in-
teresting race
In conversation with Mr.. Blaikie last evening
that gentleman expressed the opinion that Riley
was of Il different nature than Courtney boing
more aggressive and full Of confidence, lie would
have nothing 10 lose and all 10 win in rUce with
Hunlan, aud would make good appearance.
IlUnlan was then called upon. lie was feeling
rather tired after his trip to the races, and not in
humOr for talking. He, however, seemed perfectly
willing TO start next Wednesday If the purse Of
5000 was raised and the money deposited with
reliable man. lie was asked If he had heard Of
frCketts recent challenge aud replied nothing
but what he had been told. lie was ready ana
willing % meet the AuslTaSn and in his h.e; last
SPIRIT Of ne Times has been mentioned as referee in
| the approaching contest, but no choice will be
made before Tomorrow night
| Courtney and his friends left Washington for
| Union Springs yesterday morning. There was
some talk about giving linn chance In the race
between Riley Ond llNuluu, but his departure from
the city put an eud to IT,
LARCENY OF THE "AGREENENT.'
Rather a sharp trick was played yesterday by 3
couple of men representing themselves 10 belong
to the press Alter the articles OF agreement had
been signed one Of them picked up the original
and made of with it, no effort being made to stop
him Last night an effort was made 10 regain pos
session of the document but the men denied hav-
ing IL in their possession. IL is supposed that they
will cndeaYor to raise funds by representing them
selves as managers for Riley, and In order that the
public may not be misled 1t Is requested that all
the counter of Wizards hotel. IL was Rsceraincl
last night that neither OF the men were connected
In any way with the press, but from their actions
are supposed 10 be crooked
s.
| The Anonymous club,
very fashionable audience filled the parlors OF
Mrs Wood on street, Wednesday evening, to
witness the initial performance OF the Anonymous