National Republican., 1880-05-18
PRErAR1xe FOR THE BATTLE.
Arrangements for the Boat-Race To-Mor-
rnM-Tha PrinoInala Ilnih Confident.


The excitement regarding tomorow's aquatic
contest continues to increase, and every detail re-
garding the principals is eagerly sought ofer. The
hotel corridors are throngad with surging, rest.
less multitude Intent upon getting points, aud
every visitor to either is beseged for nforma'
tion as to how they are looking what they say etc.
Courtney did hard work yesterday on
the river. and last night said to a representa-
tive of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN that he had
never been in finer form In his life, and the
found at his quarters surrounded by hosts OF ad-
mirers. mud expressed himself In similar terms.
The practice pulls Of both men yesterday were wit
messed by thousands OF spectators Courlneys style
seeming to be the most thought Of Referee Baikc
had the Speedwell out for trial IN the afternoon,
and she worked spleudidly. showing thirteen
knots TO the hour lie expresses himself rs fully
satisfied with the progress made by the men, and
that the race will certainly come of tomorrow.
lie encrtnns no fears OF any crooked business say
ing that neither man could afford to do anything
wrong. lie was busily engaged at his room last
press and invited guests. on the day of the race
one gun signifies Hanlan and two Courtney. At
tho AnaluStan bonthouse the signal balloons, show
ing the progress made by each man, viii be located
the red one signifving Hanlan at the north end
and blue one for Courtney at the south.
In the pools sold at WillNrd's last night lIanan
was hot iavorito selling at slOO 10 $50.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RACE.
The following circular was issued yesterday
afternoon:
II there IS q reasonable prospect at o'clock on
the afternoon Of Wednesday, May 10Th, that the
water will be IN good condition for the race at 4
o'clock one gun viii be fired from the referees
boat. Fifteen minutes later second gun rs q sig
nal for the boots 10 get In line and at $50 another
gun for the start. AT the turn one gun VIII be fired
If Hanlan is lcading two If Courtney. When the
winner crosses the finish line gun will be fired
If Hanlan wins, aud two if Courtney. In case any
postponement should DO necessary, either for II
short time or until another day IL VIII be
duly announced on the blackboard Of the
referees boat. No crafl of any kind viii hc allowed
the
the referees and press boats. 1t should bc borne
in mind that the shells OF the scucrs arc but about
three inches deep aud that the least swash viii be
| very likely to swamp them aud thereby destroy
! the race Captains or persons In charge OF small
crafts WI please Cooperate win the reiodeG . IN
througloGl, All steamers that propose lying
near the turn viii anchor not less than
| 9 hundred yards below II, so as not to
| impede the speed OF the oarsmcn byany suction.
| All steamers at any point above the turn must be
at anchor bv o'clock AZ The latest aud cast of the
course, ont OF the channel aud between the foot Of
g street and the Potomac bOat-hOuSc. All sChCOn-
ers and other sailing cafi in the port viii anchor
on the Virginia side, between Nnalostui island
and the aqueducl. sergeant from the sig
| nal service will communicate from the referees
boat with another on the top of tho Ana.
| lCstan boat-house the relative positions OF
| the oaTEcn at each half mile. 1t would be
well for all propret0,s of boarding houses who
have rooms to spare to send their ud ircsS and
rates 10 the local press at once so that ample pro
visions may be made for visitors IN the event Of
the incapaclty Of the hotels TO accommodate those
Messing the race. Tile referee would respectfully
request the hearty cooperation of all citizens aud
visitors who purpose witnessing the contest in the
endeaNor 10 keep the course absolutely clear, ana
to do all that is possible toward rendering IL sue
eessiui us well as q memorable one. By
so doing, they Will accomplish great
deal in the direction Of making this the national
course. Although this county has witnessed n
generation Of rowing contests i does not yet pos
sess suitable nutiona course; that is, one similar
TO the famous British Putney to Mortlakc course
ON the Thames. All applications for tickets on the
press boat must be made in writing and signed by
the managing edioror representative Of the paper
and addressed to the referee at the Riggs hoiisc
Only one representative of each paper can be ac-
commodated on the press boat.
WILLIAM BLAiKrE, Referee.
EXCURSIONS TO THE BOAT RACE
For hundreds OF miles around this city the fever
to witness the great boat race is permeating. and
numerous excursions by land and water by ear
and boat are being planned to visit this city and
see llanlan and Courtney in their great oar CON.
test.
delphia, Baltimore. Newark, Trenton aud Whining
ton on the New York line from harrisburg, York
and other points ON the Northern Central railroad;
from towns on the baltimore d Ohio railroad, from
Richmond, via Richmond, Fredericksburg ~
Potomar railroad and the Orange Il Manassas Gap
railroad from Norfolk by the Inland and Scabonrd
Constng companv's steamers; from Leonaritown,
lWcStmoreland, King George and other points on
the Potomac by the steamer John W. Thompson,
aud, in fact, from oycrywhere-towns, villages and
cities-contguous to this city. Sixteen Cur Osds
OF passengers for Washington left Toronto Canada
1000 persons win come here from Baltimore From
present appearances 10000 will be the number of
people which will be added 70 our population To.
morrow, and the ability of this city 10 take care OF
them will be severely tested
BOYD COMING FROM ENGLAND.
; dispach from London dated yesterday, says
THE Sportsman says: Robert w. Boyd the
oNrmnn, hak completed arrangements for his trip
to the United states. He win leave Newcastle on
Thursday the Goth instant aud sail with several
friends from Glasgow IN the state line steamer
flarf
the 2lSt for New York. Boyd is In the best o
health, and has completed u irst-class prepara
4 tion."
HOW To SEE THE BOAT RACR.
The steamer George Lcary has been chartered b,
Wizards hotel for The day of the boat race Th
steamer will leave the whnrl foot Of q street north
west and anchor abreast of Analostsn iSlond, from
! which point passengers can obtain aview Of tn
race course from beginning TO end. The numbe
of tickets viii be limited and every provision vii
be mndelUr the comfort of passengers. There will
be band of music on board and refreshments vii
be served to those who desire them Tickets ca
= be purchased at Wizards hotel and W. s. Roose
\. cigar stands IN the Arlington, National Imporil
and Wizards hotel. Those who 90 on the Lear
Will be free from the annoyances Of the crowd
The director of the skating rink has erected
safe and commodous stand from which an uIl
Cbstructed view Of tie race can be obtained
!. Dents wharf Water and Market Streets George
The Lady of the Lake will leave her wharf @
halfpast o'clock and take fine position durin
R. the race. Alter the race the boat will land at he
wharf in Georgetown before returning TO Washing
o. ton.
> Analostan Island affords the finest points
observation for the race. Stands win erected 0
:, tile island, accessible nom Hquednct bridge.
II tugboat will run from the foot of High street 10 III
70 island TO take passengers over
The schooner Eaton has been fitted UP wit
awning and elevated seats ana will leave Ackcr
m wharf foot of seventh street. at p IA. in tow Oft
steam-tug j. ~ Key.
} GENTLEMEN who want cheap business suits shoul
sec the stylish Cut-Ewuy sacks and university Goa
, at from Sl25O per suit up brought out this sprr
> by Deylu 4 Co.. of New York Call at their bTauC
Office, 1890 j. street.
Those who Desire To Purchase
youths, boys or childgeu's clothing should call
2. the Boys Clothing House of 3. Robinson Co., o.
- Pennsylvania avenue, where the quality az
sly les are the best and the prices reasonable.
PARAsors-New and elegant designs. Dougla
Bros, Ninth aud streets.
g35 Solid Gold Stem Winders
gents size Egn movements warranted GccurNt
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