Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-26
The Reported Difficulties In the COlum.
bia Boat Club.
DENIAL BY PRESIDENT COON.
W SILL n CrnN u &, I,cx,,S$ 90 4 .


WASHINGTON. d. c.. August %, 1855
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Will you grant me the wide publicity of your
columns to correct a statement which appeared
In morning paper relative to difficulties
among the oarsmen of the Columbia boat club
am happy to state that there are no difficult
ties such as described. Possibly the story NAV
have been founded upon exaggerated reports of
slight difference of opinion while recently in
Boston. to which the well-k nOwn disinclination
OF one gentleman, VINO has rowed in the crew
uorlhg past seasons and up TO this time this
year, 10 devote further time to training has
served. Wv
A meeting of the directors was held as stated.
Dut not Tor the purpose mentioned At this
meeting the directors received and considered
Mr. Wade's earnest request to- be excused from
lnrther rowing this year, which request they
were compelled to grant, although with regret.
have pressed his request at this time had he not
felt assured that the club was now possessed of
80 much rowing strength that his absence from
The crew would not jeopardize its fair chance OF
winning races in the coming regatta and they
were all the more inclined To grant his request
In view OF the signal service which he has rem
dered TO the club, in and out of season, in fos-
terlng and developing amateur rowing and ad-
yancing the interests of the club not only here
but throughout the country. Very respectfully
The PRESIDENT OF THE PoroAAC Boat CLUE.
RoBBERIEs REPoRTED.-Mr. s. NJ. Ackley. of
2Dl6 Hlllyer Place, reports that his wife week
ago mislaid OF had stolen from her an emerald
ana diamond scarf pin, valued at S15.-Mary
\ Butler, OF Az street, between Wilson and
Pomeroy. reports that last evening between 6
and 8 O'Clock there was stolen from her room
Two blankets and pillow-cases valued at %.
SALE OF REAL EsrATR.-Oue of the finest
Dulidlng lots on Columbia Heights corner of
18th and kenesaw streets will be sold to-mor
TOW afternoon at q clock. This is one OF the
pest located lots in the suburbs street cars
heights. 'A 'Ae
LAST CHEAP ExCuRSioN TO THE SEA SHORE
The pennsylvania Railroad company i'm order
10 meet the extraordinary demands 10 ade upon
them, while intending that the excursion of
last Saturday night TO the seq shore sbouid
close the series OF these popular trims have
decided 10 run another special s. excursion
from Washington to Cape Nav and Atiantic
lily, leaving here at the usual hour Ia n m
saturday night, the 29th instant, and as this
VIII De the lastopportunity extended the Wash.
1ngton people TO visit the sea shore at so little
expense large number will no doubt avail
OF this. IL is suggested that those DESIRING To
accompany the excursion secure their tickets
In advance. Special coaches will be reserved
exclusively Tor the accommodation of ladje,
and their escorts. Excursionists LEAVING nv
special train above mentioned will reach tie
sea shore about q o clock sunday morning and
returning reach Washington about midnishf
The 30 Friday morning excursion good for five
days, will be continued.
EXCURSION TO CREssoN SPRINGs-A perSor-
ally conducted excursion TO the ALLEGHENY
uiouHtsths over the pennsylvania railroad In
Cresson, the great mounta. N health resort is
announced for Thursday. September 3D. 1857
leaving Washington at $50 a. H. from which
point excursion tickets will be sold at the low
rate OF IS. which includes one days board al
the famous Mountain house. The return con-
pons of the excursion tickets will be good for
Ten days and 10 those remaining at Cres,on
FOR longer period than one day u special rate
VIII be accorded them nj the hotel. Observation
ears Will be attached 10 train over the noun
tains, thus enabling the excursionists an oppOr-
tunity To see the grandeur OF the Allegheny
mountain scenery, which at this season of the
year Is especially attractive. Before reaching
Cresson the excursionists from the east pass
through the most notable scenic portion Of the
mountains, and the worid-renowned Horse-
snoe curve is passed. This is a rare opportunity
e1tended the Washington people to visit these
ociSDfated springs, SO notable for their meciici.
ma, Qualities and purity of water and no doubt
trip. '"e"Se1'es " the