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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09
The BLAUk DIAMOND SEIZURE.
The Feeling In Canads-A Report From
Cans sSepard.

The Feeling In Canada-A Report From
CAPS sSepard.
TORONTO, Aug. S.-A special from
Ottawa 10 the Empire, government organ,
says: "There was considerable ehuckliDg
here at the news from Victoria of the safe
arrival there of the sealer Black Diamond,
although there is naturally much excite
ment still extsnt at the outrageous conduct
OF Capt Shepard in forcibIy boarding the
vessel and breaking open the ships lock-
ers. Shepard's action and that of his gov
ernment affords very remarkable contrast
TO tile treatment extended United States
fishing vessels that have been seized or
detained for transgressions of the Canadian
fishing laws of the Atlantic. Apart alto
getber from the recent seizure, the
conduct of Capt. Shepard must
of necessity engage the most serious
attention If the home government.
In this case vessel hevi1g British regis
ter and dying the British hag is boarded
on the high seas and fOrclbly searched.
Under these circumstances il is surely due
TO a British vessel pursuing a legitimate
calling that the imperial government
should, without further procrastinatiOn,
take prompt and decisive measures to pro-
tect her commerce beyond territorial waters
from the United States or any other
country.
Collector Hawley has telegraphed the
minister Gf customs that the Black Dia-
mond's clearance papers, coasting license
and certificate of registry as well rs aer
salted skins were taken from her.
OTTAWA, Aug. S.-The minister of Gus
toms has received full report from Vic
tOris regarding the escape of the Black
Diamond.
MoNTEAL, Aug. S.-A special cable from
London to the Gszstte says: The imperial
authorities have decided that British rights
In BehriDg sea must be protected from
further American outrage.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The report of
Capt Shepard, commanding the revenue
steamer Rush. in regard 10 the seizure of
the Brit sh sealer Black Diamond, mailed
OF San Francisco, has been received at the
treasury department Acting Secretary
Bstcheller refuses TO give it % the press,
but admits il confirms substantially the
newspaper reports concerning the seizure.
Ii contains no reference to the escape of
the vessel, for the reason that the esrape
had not occurred when il was written,
neither does it give any explanation with
regard TO the smailness of the crew placed
in charge of the prize, but the report is said
70 Indicate be vessel was not parOl, d, but
subject only To the control of the prize
crew. Acting Secretary Batcheller said as
the question seemed to have assumed
political importance he preferred TO do
nothing in the matter without consulting
Secretary Window.
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more, g.
Kansas City-Ksnsss City, 2: St Louis,
IL.
At Louisyille-Louisyille, s. Cincinn-
nat,
At Observation-Disclosures, IL: Brooklyn.
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OswEGO, y. Y, Aug. s.-The property
Of the Riverside & Oswego Mills Co, own
ing extensive wotsbed mills st Oswego
Fslls, were b day attached by the sheriff
for s4I2.eOO in an action brought by Juliard.
Mckenzie d Qninby, dry goods merchants
OF New York city. The defendant IL .
foreign corporation located at Providencs,
X i, with a capital stock OF 81. 600 900
The action was commenced 20 secure the
payment o. money loaned the defendant
The defendant also owns extensive prop
erty az Providence. The action will prob
ably eaese a temporary suspension. but Al
early adjustment OF the trouble Is looked
Tor. The mills employed 900 hands
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THE WOOL REvIEW.
The season just Closed an ENeslIsnt one
for the Growers

The season just Closed an E1ealleot one
FOR the Growers.
GREAT FALLS, Aug. s.-ISPeeial TO the
Independent THE wool season which is
now drawing 10 a close has been remark
able for quick sales and high prices. The
clips were large and the wool was in good
condition.
The price opened az % cents and steadily
advanced 70 2Sl[- The bulk OF the wool
sold al from y ." . cents. In the early
part Of the season the wool
was sold readily for spot cash.
Later on many sheep OWNERS consigned
their wool 70 eastern markets. but at one
time there was q general disposition on the
part Of buyers % procure ali the wool they
could for ready money.
The receipts here attained the hIQh
figure of I, $50, 900 pounds, On the whole,
the wool season has been satisfactory 10
the enterprisinR woOlgrOwers Of Montana
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AFTER THE Bio FIRE.
spokane Men Proving Their MetaI-rhs
Fate OF e. 5. Branch.

SPOKANE FALLS, w. T., Aug. s.
/ Especial to the independent l-GreateI
activity prevails here now than ever in the
history of spokane Falls. The moneyed
men Of the city have given proof OF their con
hdence in its future by commencing prep
aratiOns in earnest TO rebuild, and this il
spires all others with courage and hope
Contracts have been let for large number
OF new buildings of three 10 Eve stories, and
many others have been determined upon
and will be pushed forward 70 completion
this fall This will afford employment for
several thousand men. Business men are
locating IN tents, usually as near their for
mer locations as possible, and
new stocks are coming in by
every train. The relief committee is re-
eeIylng supplies from all quarters and
distributing them iudieiously 70 worthy
applicants. There is no suffering for want
Of provisions. but there are q number OF
families and great many others who
dwell in lodging houses. homeless and with
no shelter A large majority OF the people
entertain the belief, however, that there is
no necessity for large contributions from
other cities.
Evidence accumulates that c. 5. Branch.
travelling agent Of the Minneapolis Jour
nal, perished in the Arlington He occu.
pied room Is on the second door, three
doors from the room occupied by Charley
Davis, OF Billings, Montana, who jumped
out and was killed. Branch was
last seen by Mr.. L. w. KimbalI,
tree, agent OF Rochester. at O'Clock sun
day afternoon and they agreed 70 meet E.
p. GAlbraith the next day and drive out to
look at some lots they talked of buying.
He went to his room and has not been seen
since. Kimball is almost positive that he
was burned 20 death.
Sixteen insurance sdjusters have arrived
and thirty others are expected tomorrow.
Many local agents lost their records ana
the amounts OF Insurance cannot be ae-
curated stated. AS nearly as can be esti-
mated IL is about 81, 500, OOO. This is about
One-fourth of the total loss. Mayor Furth |
Issued proclamation tonight authorizing
the saloons 70 open during the day and sell |
by the glass, but not 70 persons showing |
signs of intoxicatiOn. The militia are still |
on guard duty. but the countersign was net |
Issued tonight.
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MADISON, Ind, Aug. S-Last night
young George Schlick shot Robert Sisco,
killing him Instantly. Schlick had quar-
relied with Sisco's brother, and afterwards
found RobL SiseO in a saloon an q shot him
dead, At The same time slightly wounding
q man named Close, who attempted 70 stop
him Schlick got away. but was discover.
ed this morning BY Walter Slsco, the dead
mans brother, who tried TO stop him, but
Schleck cut him dangerously across the
throat and made good his escape.
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BALFOUR AND HARRINGTON.
An Exciting Scene I'm the British House of
Com

An Exciting Scene I'm the British House of
Commons.
LONDON, Aug. Sin the house of COM
mons last night during a debate on the
Irish estimates Mr.. Balfour, chief secretary
for Ireland, referred to two resident magis-
trates refusing to subscribe for a race
meeting because Ted Harrington, mem
oer of the committee, had denounced the
police as towards, liars and uniformed
bloodhouDds. Harrington challenged Bal
four TO give his authority, and Baifour re-
piled that be spoke on best of authority
Harrington started across the floor, appar-
emily with the intention IF assaultinR Bal
four. A tremendous uproar followed
The chairman's yells for order were
drowned in Irish yells. The tu.
mutt continued quarter of an
hour, the chairman warning the Par
nellites TO control their feelings. When
order was restored both men apologized for
their hasty action.
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JEFFERSON DEMOCRATS.

The County Convention to be Held at
Wickes, August "a.
The democratic convention of jefferson
county will be held al Wickes. August "a.
at II O'clok q. N. The convention will
nominate candidates for the legislature,
such other officers as may be provided for
by law, elect IL delegates 10 the state con
ventiOn, to be held at Anaconda, August
n, elect democratic county central com.
nIittee, and transact such other business as
may properly come before it.
The several precincts will be entitled to
the following represeptatio
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ELIZABETH, n. j., Aug s-There is q
mysterious man here known a. "Jack, the
Ripper" 1t is thought be is a sort OF
monomaniae on the subject Of gazing At
women Within The past four months be
is known 70 have entered thirty I've houses
he goes armed, but his object is not rob
berry, for be never takes anything He al
ways seeks out w0meu's bedrooms. Ia
nearly every Instance the inmates have
been awakened b. his entrance, but be al
ways managed to escape, and has evsded
the vigilance Of the whole police force.
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CoIoradoIs Contingent.

DENvER, Aug, s.-No trace has yet been
had of the Thompson Springs, Utah, train
robbers. Both the Rio Graude railway and
the express companies will offer large re-
wards for the capture of the outlaws, and
several well organized posses have left
Grand Junction and Green River in pur-
suit IL IS the opinion OF the officers that
the robbers are of tie same gang which
some months ago successfully held up the
Telluride, Colorado. National bank for
$40 900.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09

ST. Louis, Aug. S.-DarWln w. Pratt,
who was the ST. Louis agent Tor the Nc
Cormick Harvesting Machise company, OF
Chicago, went 10 the state penitentlary at
Jefferson City last night aud surrendered
himself. Post, the bookkeeper, embezzled
and on his statement Pratt was Indicted as
an accOmplice, tried and sentenced 70
three years In the penitentiary. This was
several years ego, and The supreme court
has just affirmed its decision, which sends
Pratt TO the penitentisry. It Is believed
be is innocent and will be pardOned bV
Gov. Francis PTatt's family h. ~ is high
ly respected and the case Is a very sad one.
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The Liability OF the Fisbing ,Iuh

JoHNsTowS. Pa, Aug s-A meeting of
business men was held this evening 20 take
steps towards determining the liability Of
the south Fork Fishing club for the great
disaster. committee was appointed and
funds will be raised 20 help make the suit
of John Thomas & sons against the club a
test one.
The body Of 15-year-old girl was found
near the business part Of Main street this
evening IL was covered with grOuns and
remark ably well preserved.
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TAHLEQUAH. l. T. Aug. To the
great surprise of everyone complete re-
turns from Mondays elections for mem
bers OF the Cherokee legislature show the
success OF large majority Of D)wning's
candidates, who are all supporters of
Chief Mayes and the policy against the
sale OF the strip to the government Chief
Mayes has not returned his reply 70 the
commlssIOners' offer, as he promised. He
was expected here to-day. The commits
sioners can do nothing until his ans wer is
received
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THE TURF RECORD
Some Good Sport at the Second
DAYS Meeting Of the Deer
Lodge Association.
Belle tiamIin Defeats Harry Wilkes at
Buffalo. to the Disgust OF
the Sports.
Cleveland Loses a Game Through
an Empires Decisions.

DEER LODGE, Aug. s.-[SpeciAl TO the
Independent The second day OF the
Deer Lodge Fair and Racing association,
so far as the weather was concerned, was
fully as good il not better than the first
day.
Five-eighths # a mile dash, entries
Roly Boly, Half Moon, Bingo, Trixy and
Red Bird. They went of In q bunch, Red
BIrr fUrRfng totbe-<r1n1saad xaaintziRln2
the lead till the homestretch was reached,
when holy Boly passed him and came in
the winner in I:0S, Half Moon second, Bin
go third, Red Bird fourth, Trixy fifth.
In the trottiog race, pa class, the follow
ing entries came TO time: Bishop Hero.
Harry Nelox. Wanita, Palatina, Fantssie
won by bradshaw in 2:24. the second heat
by Wanita in 2:26. Ii. Velox second, Hero
third, PAlatIna fourth, Fantasia fifth, Brad
shaw sixth. The third heat was won by
Wanita in 2:27. The fourth heat was won
By Col. Bradshaw in 2:23l4, Wsnita second,
NelOx third. Fsntasie fourth. The fifth
heat and the race was won by Wanita.
Time, 2:2S
Half mile dash, entries-Sunday. Kitty
Van and Cyclone. Sunday won in 49,.
Class 2:45, trotting-Entries, Deer Lodge
Girl, Harry NJ, Sleepy Dick and Young
RancherO- The horses got good start,
Deer Lodge Girl passing to the front.
After the quarter pole was passed Deer
Lodge Girl flew into the air, and before she
could recover was far in the rear. On the
back Strech Young Ranehero went 10 the
front and kept his position until the wire
was reached, closely crowded by Evening
Star. Time, 2:43. Harry NJ. third, Deer
Lodge Girl fourth, Sleepy Dick fifth.
In the second heat Young Ranchero got
the lead, coming in the winner in 2:39l4
Evening Star second, Sleepy Dick thru,
Deer Lodge Girl fourth, Harry NJ. fifth.
IL was after Z O'Clock before the third
heat was called. Harry NJ. became suiky
and would insist on crowding into the
fence and standing there The judges
finally sent him of the track, and the other
horses we're allowed to start Evening
Star came first under the wire In 2:37l4,
RancherO second, Sleepy Dick third, Deer
Lodge girl distanced.
The fourth heat was won by Sleepy
Dick. Time 2,401S.
Ii was now too dark to trot another heat,
and the race was postponed until tn NOR
row at O'Clock. The running race. mile
and half dash, was postponed until
O'Clock tomorrow. About S12, 600 passed
through the pool boxes.
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ATLANTA. Ca, Aug. 5.-PostmAster
Lewis and Col. A. Z. Buck were burned in
efbgy before the court house tonight, in
the presence Of probably 10000 people.
This action is the result OF Lewis appoint
iDg negro 70 q place In the registry de-
partner {, where he would come IN contact
with q white lady clerk Col Buck as the
republican leader, Is supposed 70 have pro-
duced the appointments
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Trotters and PAGERS.

BUFFALO, Aug. s.-Weather excellent,
track fair, attendance 5000.
Free-for-alI, pacing unfinished Roy
Wilkes first, Gossip, Jr., second. Jewett
third, the others ruled out and withdrawn.
Best time, 1884,.
Class 2:2O, trotting unfinished Gray
light first, Jack second, +. T. ). third,
Pennant fourth. Best time, 2:1656.
The great event of the day was the con-
test between Belle HAmlIn, of Buffalo, and
Harry wilkes, of New York. The New
York geldiDg sold sos to $50 before the
race in the auction pools. Belle Hamlin
won both heats. Time, 2:15.
Glass 2:24 trottiug-Alcyron first. Geneva
= second, Yorktown Belle third, Henday
fourth. Best time, 2:l7l..
Glass 2:ls, trottng-Gene Smith first, Kit
Curry second, j. B. Richardson third Z.
Junemont fourth. Best time, 2:16I4.
Four-year old stake-McEwen first, Marc
jansen second, Gillig third, Gov. Stanford
fourth.
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NEW YoRK, Aug 8-Eben 5. Allen, un-
I'll few days ago the president Of the
Forty-s Second and Grand street Ferry rail
way company, was brought 10 the Tombs
police 'Ourt this morning charged with
forgery u issuing certificates Of stock of
the company TO the amount Of sIIO 600.
The accused was held in $4,000 bonds.
in default Of which he was locked or.
Allen seemed very cool. admitted issuing
100 shares of stock and getting the benz ft
of il. but denied forging the signatures of
John Green and Charles Curtis. former
prssIdents OF the company.
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MIssoULA, Aug. s.-ISpecisl 70 the In
dependent l-In response 70 inquiries made
by J. W. Pace. two Letters have been re-
eeived, one frOm Corvallis and one from
Grantsdale, and each indicate that the
alleged Big Hole tragedy is = cansrd. The
writers Of these letters are not positive on
the subject, Out they put no reliance in the
rumOrs atiust on the subject
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Races at Saratoga
SARATOGA, Aug. S.-WeaTher fine, track

SARATOGA, Aug. s.-Westher fine, track
good.
One mile-Belle Dor won, King Crab
second, Blue Rock third. Time, I4s51.
Three-fourths of miIe-Honduras won,
ProdigaI second, Frederick 1. third.
Time, 1:lSls.
One mile and sfurlong-Longstreet wop,
Robin Hood second, St. Luke third. Time,
2:O9iz.
One mile and half a furlong-Princess
Bowling won, Diablo second, Oregon third.
Time, 1:539<
Three-fRurths of a mile-Harbor Lights
won, Dal-sman second, Fenelon third.
Time, 1:11ss.
Three fOlrths of q mile-Msmie Hunt
won. Tramp second, Brait third. Time,
I:IsS..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09

The primary meetings will be held in
the various precincts on Saturday, Aug. II,
between the hour of II IN. and s D. IN. The
hour Of the primary meeting 70 be set by
the precinct member of the democratic
county committee.
BY order Of the democratic county com
mittee.
JOHN SCRINER, Chairman.
w. G. MHALEY, Secretary.
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The ers.t Rors Completed.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. s.-The heading
OF the great tunnel at Cumberland Gap,
which unites the states Of Kentucky and
Tennessee and Virginia, was knocked In
a. O'Clock this evening with appropriate
ceremonies. The tunnel 10 the largest IN
The slate, ard its completion was the &C.
cOmpltsh ment Of the greatest engineering
feat ever undertaken Ia the state Trains
in passing through the tunnel will cross
sections of Kentucky Tennessee and
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09

SAN FRANcIsCO, Aug s-The Japan
Gazette says 100 persons were drowned,
u O0O houses washed away and 2s,OOO acres
OF cultivated land seriously damaged in
four Of the seven cantnDs which suffered d
most from the over dow ing of the river Che
KueO iD Fukleakakeu, by the recent heavy
rains. Relief funds have been started IN
various parts OF the empire
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NORTH DAKOTA HAS FINISHED
The Constitution for the New state Com
pIeted-In Washington

BISMARCK. Aug. s-The constitution
for the state of North Dakota is complete
and has gone u the committee on revision
and adjustment At tO-night's session the
last of the business was considered and the
convention adjourned until Tuesday, when
the committee will report and the dele
gates will sign the constitution. which ls
considered a remarkably good document
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Monmouth Park Races

MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. S.-There was
uncommonly good sport to-day and the
weather and track were all that could be
desired.
One mile-Leo III. won in l:4S5S, Blush
second, Equality third.
Three-fourths of q mile-Heathen won in
ILL, King William second, Cornelis third.
Seven furlongs-Defaulter won in :295<,
Bradford second, Brittsnic third.
One mile and quarter-Taragon won In
2:1Os<, Oriflamme second, Badge third
rhTee-fOurths of a mile-Grenadier won
il 1:l6L, GlOckner second, Adolph third.
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Commander Booth AlI RIrbt.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. s.-There was re-
ceIved at the G. A. r. national headquar-
ters here to-day circular from COmman-
der Booth, Of the department Of Kansas, in
which be strongly urges all veterans 70 at
tend the national encampment at MilwRu-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09

GREAT FALLS, Aug. S-[Special TO the
independent Henry BurrelI, OF Msrys-
vile. has become general manager Of the
Sand COulee coal mines, in place Of Z An
dersnn. resigned. The output yesterday
was 5SS tons. FOrty-seven carloads Of coal
were shipped by railroad
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Postal telegram nirsc,or..

NEW YORK, Aug S.-The following
directors Of the Pacific Postal Telegraph
Cable company were elected to-day: John
W. Maekay, W. g. Van Horne, George
Stephens, Charles X HOsmer, Richard V.
Dey. Albert T. Chandler. Hector de Castor,
Edward c. Piatt and George Ward
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NEw YORK, Aug. AT RoekAwsy last
evening Prof. Bsptisfs jumped from a
tower $50 feet nigh into a net stretched =
few feet above the water. The leap was
successfully accomplished.
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CHICAGO, Aug. S-Msrtln Burke. the
Cr0nin suspect, was taken 10 the county
Jail and delivered 20 the sheriff this morn
ing. This ended the h4Less corpus pro
eeedinzs for the purpose of allowing
Burke's attorney TO see him.
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rhe coIIom Forrerie..

MISSEAPOLIs. Aug. 8-The stupendOus
series of fOTgeries committed by j. Frank
COLON is still the reigning sensation in
Minneapolis Collom was arrested late
this afternoon upon q warrant sW IN out
BY z. z. Davis sttrrney for RlaisdriL
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WAsHINGTOS, Aug s-SecI-tsry Noble
has requested TIL war department to take
the necessary steps to keep intrnders from
the Sioux reservation This action j. taken
in anticipation Of the rush of settlers now
that The success of the Sioux commission j.
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PARIS, Aug. s,-The trial OF BOulenger
began to-day before the high court Of the
senate Military guarded the court
Immediately on the conclusion of the
procureur generals address the right will
question the competency OF the high court
% trY The defendant
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G-Y. Rraun Missing.

BosIoS. Aug. Sc. V. Brown. of she
embarrassed firm Of Brown Bros & Clark,
aud treasurer Of the Riverside and Oswago
Mill company, left Boston Tuesday night,
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CHICAGO, Aug. s-The Transcontinentsl
Association is in session. considering the
new tariff based upon the new agreement
between the Southern and Canadian Pa
cifc. The meeting will continue for sew
aruI dar.
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PRINCETON, KY, Aug. S-LRst night
John HutehIns fatally shot George and
Albert Lewis, brothers, and Frank Dunn.
The crime was the result Of feud-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-09

CHICAGO, Aug. s-Rain this afternoon
greeted the opening of the seventh anni-
versary regatta of the National Associa-
ton OF Amateur Oarsmen and the fourth
annual regatta Of the Mississippi Valley
Amateur Rowing association. Only two
contests were attempted. In the trial heat
for single sculls fsenior) Donahus, Of To-
ronto. won. In the trial heat double
sculls, Nagle and Pilkington. of New
York, won.