Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-05
The Potomac Regatta.

The Potomac Regatta.
| THE CLOSING RACEs-TuB WINNERS OF THE "EyE-
MING STAR CUP-oTHER LOCAL BOATING NAT
TIERS
The first Potomac regatta. which took place yes
terday afternoon, was complete success, and
Notwithstanding the fact that the races were not
as closely contested was expected the lovers OF
| aquatic sports feel that the Potomac regatta is
| regularly established, and hereafter the annual
races On the Potomac Will be largely participated
In by crews from other cities The Junior and Sc
| NOR four-oared races were both won by the Co
lumbias, as stated In the last edition OF yester-
| District boat clubs were represented. The Co
| lumblas took the lead at the start, and main-
| tanned 1T to the finish. There was a hot contest
second place. The Potomacs rCwed them down.
and the three crews crossed the line as follows:-
10;4.
THE SENIOR FoURs.
Inc greatest interest centered In the next race,
which was rowed by senior tours from the Poto-
mac and Columbia clubs The race was promptly
called at 3:i5, AMI both crews took the water to-
gether The Columbias gradually forged ahead,
and before the first half mile was rowed they had
the race well In hand, and barring accident were
sure winners. The Potomacs were unable to pre-
vent the gap between the boats from widening
the CoumbiaS finished several lengths ahead In
~ t1uS winning the Boteler medals and THE
game race, but they lacked the vim and snap that
WIN WIN tn na Columbia races Wheeler the Potomac
mas ever been seen on the river.
THE LAST RACE
was between Potomac and Columbias light weight
Iours, as follows:-Columbia-- Smith, stroke; Hen
derson, 3; Young, g and Zeigler, bow. Potomac
Mckinney, stroke; Harrison, g.; Roberts, 2, and
Warden, bow. At the start the Potomars took the
lead, and gained SO rapidly that before the race
was half over the Columblas were yards and yards
Eehind. The race was won by the Potomacs with
out much effort in O:02; Columbias, II 10.
THE RAPPAHANNoCKs AND COLUMBIAs
the match race between the Rappahannocks
and Columbia juniors Will be rowed this afternoon
at az ! 30 The Potomacs VIII hold hop tonight at
Parker Page and Mckinney, promises TO be one of
the most hotly contested races that has occurred
on the river Both men are rowing beautifully
Inc event OF yesterday S races makes the Column
Ola Club the custOdianS of the EVENING STAR cup.
This cup, which is OF sOii silver, and or artistic
design and workmanship, is now on exhibition at
GaltS
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET.-At Queenstown
yesterday, on the Metropolitan branch or the b.
and o. railroad, three miles from Washington,
Louis ID. Means, proprietor sold rs cattle from
10 81; 400 sheep and lambs.sheep from to
g. cents; mich COWS and calves from s35 to $50.
STATE REPUBLICAN AssoCIATIoNs.-At meeting
OF the Georgia republican association last evening
MesSrS H1llyer. Simms Fitzpatrick, Gilt, Carter
Hutchins and Madden, We're appointed as a cam
pafgn committee.
The Connecticut republican association last
evening elected the following officers President,
b M worcester; vice-preSident, o. S. Firman; re-
cording secretary, j. @. Rice: corresponding sec
rotary, Oliver Smith; treasurer, s. f. Tracey. An
executive committee was elected as follows: VIM.
II a. Webster, s l. Bradley. II. NJ w. Brainard, VIM.
James ID. Hall. Redfed Duryee.
THE DISTRICT MILITARY.-The Washington Light
Infantry corps last evening elected DR. II. E Leach
assistant surgeon Of the corps, and c. H. Ourand
librarian A vote OF thanks was extended to the
members OF the corps who took part in the compe
tlt1Ve drill at Baltimore. The corps has received
invitations to take part in the Mardi GraS celebra-
ton at New Orleans and the bi-centennial at Phil
The Washington Light Guard had their first
complimentary hop at McCauley's hall last night
The attendance was large and the affair q very
successful one.
AT a meeting Of honorary members of the Union
veteran an corps 1t was decided to accompany the
meet at the armOry OF the corps on Friday evening
at lo:3o o'clock sharp, and march with the corps
v 70 xhs oa depot The n orlniz 'on has adopted
corps will escort the Veterans TO the depot.
scoyiLLE AND Gu1rEAu's POISONED BouoUEr-
George Scovilie is quoted in dispatches from Chi
cago as saying in regard to the poisoned bouuuet
given Guiteau before his execution, that on the
morning OF that day John w. Guteau, Mrs. SEQ
Vile and Miss Chevalier drove TO the jaiI On the
way they stopped at the florists where the flowers
for the funeral had been ordered While waiting
Mrs. Scovllle ordered the bouquet. It was handel
10 John Guitedu, who unwrapoed the parcel as
they drove along and showed the flowers to the
he gave 1t to the warden. VIII o took it to Guteau's
cell As a matter Of fact. Mrs. Scoville never had
the bouquet in her hands.
THE VISITING CoLoRED TENpLARs-Mount Cal
vary Commandery, cOlOred Knights TempIar of
New York, yesterday afternoon took part in lay
ing the corner stone OF Sn1lOh Baptist church. In
the evening reception Was rendered the visiting
conmandery at Willard hall by Simons Com.
m man :, which was largely attended. The
f # T by Sir Knight Grand Recorder
F. c: Revells Eminent Commander Sir Robert H.
HuciuSs, OF the New York commlndery, responded,
and was followed by Rev. John b. Stansbury,
grand Drelate, OF New York. The prominent Off,
GERS OF the visiting cnmnandery were then intro
duced by Sir knight Revels. Then followed the
Grand Knights Templar march, which was con-
tlnuOuSly applauded; and promenade, after
which took place the grand drill by the Mount
Calvary Commandery, the eyolutions OF which
were exeelently done. The remainder of the
evening was devoted 10 dancing. The visitors left
for home this morning.
MARRIAGE LICENsEs-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to J. c. Carr
OF Loudon county, Va, and Molle T. Brawner OF
Alexandria, Va; W.. P. Gibbons and Mlttie E.
Ford; VIM. SOrrell and Minerva Lee; John E. Brad
ley and George Anna Hardg.
REAL ESTATE SALES.-Duncanson Bros auction
GERS, sold yesterday afternoon. for VIM. F. Mat
ungy trustee. lot G, OF the subdivision OF part OF
square 446, fronting IS feet inches ON west Side OF
9th street, betweeDO aud streets northwest.and
story brick dwelling. to Mrs. Helen Reed. for
$3,S75. For Reginald Fendall and b. G. LoveiOy
trustees lot No. IL, in Borland'S subdivision of
square 1874, fronting 1874 feet 10 inches on Vermont
avenue and same front on 10th street west. inter-
Secting with street north, AMI containing $500
square feet OF ground, to ID. b. Croft for Al cents
square toot. For Charles Peterson, trustee. parts
or lots II and IL. In square 92O fronting 20 feet
men ON 9Th street, between East Capitol and
streets southeast, improved by a twO-StOry frame
house, to Henry Peterson, for s675.
LHALL OPENING.