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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
DAUGHTERS OF ST. GEORGE.

The Annual Session of the Supreme
Grand Lodge Will Open To-day in
Brldgeport-Organi By Ladies
Only.
BRIDGEPORT, Aug. 2l.-The annual ses-
sion of the supreme grand lodge of the
Daughters of st. George will open in this
city to -mgrrow and continue for three and
perhaps four days after, according to the
amount of business to be disposed Of Be-
tween fifty and sixty delegates from all
parts of the United States are expected to
be present and nearly every state will be
represented. On Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday business sessions will be held
and on Thursday evening reception will
be rendered to the supreme grand officers
in Germania hall, and q most ENJOYABLE
time is looked forward to. Prominent
members other than delegates are expected
to be present and we'll known Influential
members of the Sons of st. George have
also been invited to attend.
The following are the officers of the su-
preme grand lodge: W. G.. P. president,
Mrs. Sarah Clark, Providence, R. l.; V.
adelphia, Pa; W. g. V. president. Mrs
Isabella Lane, McKeesport, Pa; W. g.
financial secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook,
Cleveland, o; W. g. recording secretary,
Mrs. Jennie NJ. Dixon, Tscomy, Pa; VIC.
treasurer, Mrs. Mary Spargo Fraser,
Cleveland, O.; W. G. first conductor,
Mrs. Mary I. Scott, Pittsburg, Pa; W.
G., ID cond., Mrs. E. A. Lacey, Chicago,
Ill.,; W. G. chaplain, Mrs. Wood, OlRey-
vile, R. T.; W. G.. inside guard. Sarah
Piper. Shelton, Conn.,; W. g. outside guard,
Mrs. E Sands, Pawtucket, r. I.
The Daughters of st. George is an or
ganixation fraternal and beneficial, com
posed entirely of ladies. English by birth.
The organization is in hourishing condi-
ton.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
AT THE WEST SHORE.
Edward I'm,

Edward Emmett Much Improved
The Turn Verefn Picnic Postponed
Until Friday - illumination and
Fireworks Tomorrow Evening"
Other Events for the Week.
Edward Emmett, the ffteen-year-old son
of Henry Emmett of Hartford. who wac
painfully injured by falling frem second
story window at the Sea View hotel early
Saturday evening, is fast recovering.
Owing to the storm the Turn Verein did
not go to Savin Rock yesterday. The
excursion has bsen postponed until Fri
day.
Before Justice Adams yesterday Durant
Mason of this city who was arrested Satur-
day evening charged with drunkenness and
the use of abusive and Insulting language
to ladies', was tried and fined 81 and costs.
Up to yesterday afternoon he had been
unable to secure the amount of the fine and
costs.
The new show in the grove yesterday
wss evidently greatly enjoyed by the fair
sized audience which gathered notwith
standing the generally inclement weather.
1O-mOfrOW evening tQeEo WILL De grand
prizs waltz given in the dancing pavilion
at railroad grove. The prize for the best
gentleman waltzsr will be a fine silver
watch, and for the best lady waltzer one
half dozen silver souvenir spoons In neat
velvet case. In the evening there will also
be grand display of fireworks, and illumi-
nation of the cottages along the shore and
yachts on the sound.
Next Saturday afternoon there will be
another grand balloon ascension and para
chute drop. It is probable that Palmer,
who made such successful ascension end
drop last Friday, will be the artist who
will do the act next Saturday.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
THE LATE DANIEL TROwBRIDGE
Tribute 10 the Deceased from the Gas
Light Company.

Tribute TO the Deceased from the Gas
Light Company.
At q special meeting of the directors of
the New Haven Gas Light company held
August 81, 1893, the following minute was
unanimously adopted:
The board of directors of this company, OF
which the late Daniel Trowbridge was for TWEEN
ty-seven years a member, during nearly twenty
two of which he was also president Of the COM
pany, desire to llace on record their grateful
recognition of the fact that the prosperity Of the
company during recent years has been very
largely owing to the wisdom OF his counsels, his
untiriug devotion to its interests his intelligent
comprehension of what is due alike to public
and private consumers and to stockholders, his
patient and unfailing courtesy to all with whom
his daily duties brought:him In contact, and the
unswerviog integrity by which he secured the
respect and confidence Of the community in
which his long, useful and honored life was
passed His associates on this board will cherish
with peculiar pleasure the memory Of his many
admirable social qualities. They extend to his
surviving relatives assurances OF their sincerest
sympathy. q
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
NEW HAVEN PEOPLE

And Their summer Outings and
JourneyIDgs-DeIegat TO the Ma
tional Convention of the Daughters
OF Lfberty-Other Personal Notes.
Frank Herman, clerk at Evsrts Cutler's,
has returned from his vscstion-spsnt at
Block Island and along shore.
Miss Matte L Bsecher OF 1877 Wooster
street ID at Englewood, Ill. and aft-rward
goes to the worlds fair.
Miss Sammis of Bishop street is at Hunt
ingdon, L. 1.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles II. johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Staples of this city
leave on Saturday for Cleveland, o. Mrs.
Staples and Mrs.. Johnson go as delegates
to the national convention of the Dsush-
ters of Liberty. The party will also visit
the worlds fair.
Miss Lily johnson has returned from q
sojourn at L,tehfeld.
Mr.. Thomas Il. Bolmer, q member Of the
firm of Prince & Whitley, bankers and
brokers', New York, ia IN town IN charge
| of the New Haven office of the firm dur
ing the absepcs of his brother, O. B. Boil
mer, who is away taking q weeks vaca-
ton.
Miss Jennie Grsham of 80 Wallace
street Is spending her vac alton in Brook
| Ign and Newark with friends.
Miss Ella Vsnderveer from Freehold, n.
| j., ia visiting Miss Mabel 8. Stiles, daugh-
| ter Of Dentist Stiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. jesse 81. Price are at
Block leland.
The Misses Sara White and Margaret
Gaffey are at BRIGHTON Beach
Mrs. R. 8. Purdy and family Of Brook
| Ign, N. Y, are guests OF Henry Meade of
| Judson avenue.
| Mrs. R. Rochfort and daughter of Ban
tara, Conn, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Rochfort and family of Edwards street
"Uncle" John SouthTorth, engineer on
the Consolidated road, has been laid up
some weeks with rheumatism in his hip.
He Is better and will shortly resume his
place on the engine of the 1890 train fol
New York. At present Engineer George
Smith has the Iun.
Mrs. Jason Wells and daughter, who have
been visiting at Mr.. John Henshaw's, hsv,
returned 10 their home in Attlebo1o, Mass
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
FIFTEENTH G. v. REUNION,
The Reunion in Milford Next Friday
Tho KeSimeRtal History.

The Reunion In Milford Next Friday
The Kegimental History.
The Equalization committee" of the
Fifteenth Connecticut volunteers recently
held meeting at the Arlington house in
this city, at which the prospects for the
appearance of their reglmental history were
discussed. The historian, Sheldon B.
Thorpe of North Haven was present and
submitted such portions of the narrative
as time would allow. A report will be
made by this committee at the reunion in
Milford next Friday, August rs.
The matter of this history has been In
contemplation some years, and 1t now
seems probable that the work will be soon
completed. All comrades of this excellent
old regiment are urged to attend at Milford
this year, for this and other reasons.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
MAN MISSING.

Roger Nc MaAus of 2 5 Lock Street Not
Heard From Since the nth of This
Month.
Roger McManus, aged twenty five years,
son of James MoManus of % Lock street,
went to New London on the 18th of this
month on the Odd Fellows excursion by
the steamer City of Richmond and has not
been heard of since. He has been employ
ed for the past ten years by Mr.. Phillips of
the marble works on High street, and the
greater part of the time in the capacity of
engineer. He was man of steady habits
and unmarried. Foul play is suspected.
He had a gold watch, a ring and some
money with him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Aug. 21.-Newton Grover is entertaining
Mrs. Tracy and daughters and Miss Hogan
of New Haven.
Professor Charles Ely and family are at
their old home at East River. Mr.. Ely
is native of Madison, but is now at the
head of a deaf and dumb institute in
Maryland.
Rev. Mr.. Lee of Pueblo, COL, is visiting
his grandmother, Mrs. Francis NJ Lee.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

NEW HAVEN, Tuesday. August =, 1888. : |
The a0eather to-aay-Fasr
7E e e
EN07YCE.-'7Hs firm Of
Nm. Nicely 6 Co. (Wm.
Nicely, Eda0. AlalAey and ".
E. MalAey) aOtH dESsok0c
august 25tA
". b. 4H persons Aa0fMs
claims against said firm are
requested to present then, for
settlement. Those indc6teG TO
the firm s0fH please make
brOntbt payments.
q" I Emergency Bed as adj
vertised in MorN1Me Meas.
3 sheets to suit. pair
Wooden Blankets. ? Pillows
and covers, and ? Quilts.
Cash on delivery"
chats one out of a squad
of various orders received.
See the point ? When in a
hurry to buy an outfit, you
don't have to go chasing all
over town, here for one piece,
there for another.
Get fitted out in a fifty at
the Big Store, and get what
you want. In fact, we can
furnish your house from Gel
lar to attic, deliver the goods.
and save money for you in
the bargain.
A great deal is written
about bargains in silks. laces
and linens. Bargain this,
that, and the other thing,
But when your dear money
is traded for an article that
you love more than you did
the money, then be sure its
a bargain, and only then.
If money is scarce, and
you have to make a little &C
a great way, hunt prices that
agree with your resources
no, trade here and save the
trouble of a hunt.
Many custom naturally
gravitate to the Basement
Not only a cool, comfortable
trading spot, but no climbing
\ of stairs. Then, down there
we're sort of " Elephant il
china shop" SO far as break
ing crockery prices is con
cerned.
, AS far as our closing big
sale is concerned, it's hardl,
necessary to say that W.
have broken the record Oh
price breaking. In tn,
words of another, it wa.
necessity, not choice, tina
impelled us to make sucl
wholesale destruc tion o
prices"
But take it the year round
when people feel like paying
the least money for the mos
goods, they trade at the Bis
Store.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
UNABLE TO GET WORK.

They Apply at the Town Agents
Omce-Cases of Distress.
At the town agents Office yesterday
morning there was an unusually large de-
msnd by people in distress and wanting
aid. Many of the applicants were stran.
gers at the Office. The general cause given
by the applicants was lack of work from
being thrown out of employment by the
closing of shops and factories.
One woman who had five children de-
pendent on her for support, her husband
having deserted her, was furnished with
transportation for herself and family to
Amsterdam, N. Y, where she has relatives
who wifi assist her.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
A Sm ASH UP

In Which a Tontoyese Team is Dis
abIed.
Qaie an excitement occurred In Meadow
street, corner of Whiting, at 8 o'clock yester
day afternoon and a report prevailed that an
electric car had smashed into two horse
team belonging to Lee & Hoyt. The facts
we're that ss one of L R Heuingwsy's big
two horse wsgons was coming along a nut
on hub came off, and down came the
wheel. This horses started and smashed
the pole and whiffistree. Two electric cars
which came along just then were delayed
and crowd collected. That was all.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
EHE GLEN ISLAND TRIPS.

Nearing the Close of the Season-Soci-
et1es Who Go To-day.
The last trip to Glen Island will be given
by the John h. Starin on Thuredsy, Aug
ust 81, SO all those who have not visited
this beautiful resort should make haste OF
1t will be too late to go this season.
Court Elm City, A. o. F., and the soci
ETY. connected with the French Catholic
church will go to day.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
AN OFF DAY

For Men Faithful TO the Public and
the Railroad.
The Consolidated road engineers are get
ting ready for the annual excursion and
clambake which is to occur Sunday, Sep
TENDER 3, at old Lighthouse Point. Major
W. R. Marley is president and Colonel
George W. Corbett is secretary of the or
ganization, which Is styled the P. D. G. F.
gagged to transport the engineers and their
friends to the point. She will leave Union
depot dock at 1890 a. m. and return at
the pleasure of the club.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
NINETY.SIX.

The Foot Guards Roll Call.
The first regular drill of the new Cover
nor's Foot Guard was held at the armory
last evening and ninety-six members an
swered to the roll call
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Only One Candidate.

Only one young lady put in an appear
ance at the high school yesterday in Bridge
port to take the examinations for sdmis-
sion to the state normal school in this city,
and that one candidate was not q resident
of that city, but was Miss Robbins of
Branford.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Eunice K. Armstead and Jane ]. Ar ~
strong, both of whom reside at 1876 Hum
phrey street. were registered as voters in
the school district by Town Clerk Brethsuer
yesterday. So far nineteen women have
been registered.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
THE FUND INCREASED

BY Over $4,000 Neutrality-suspicious.
Sargent,s Plan to Raise Money for
the City Working Well.
Mayor Sargent was busy all day yester-
day with men and women who had various
sums which they wished to loan the city.
The deposits ranged from 500 to $4,000.
The total amount received WAS s15, 1862
Mayor Sargent was so busy that he did
not go home to dinner, but had a lunch
sent in. He Gays that anyone who wishes
to may draw their money from the city On
November /, if they wish to pay taxes
with it.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Excursion 10 Mantle.
Grand excursion to Camp Morris, Man
tic, Governors day, Friday, August 25.
The steamer Margaret will leave Belle
dock at 8 a. m. and arrive at Mantle in
ample time to witness the grand review,
which occurs at p. m, returning the boat
will leave about 5 p. m, thus affording a
for the round trip 81. Music and refresh
ments on board.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
In the White NTount.iu..

commissioner William ]. Atwater
and wife, who are at the White Noun.
tains, are expected home In the latter part
of this week.
Samuel q. Kirby, the Chapel street
ieWeIer, wife and family are in the White
Mountains and return in a few days.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Professor Gustav Gruener, instructor of
German at Yale, is i'll. HE physician has
instructed him to give up his teaching and
go to warmer climate for the benefit of
his health.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Mean temperature 66.
Max temperature, II.
Min. temperature, 81.
Precipitation .03 inches.
Max. velocity Of wind, 29-N mi,
degrees.
Deficiency Of precipitation since January i
102 inches.
Voc, H. J. COX, Observer.
Note-A minus sign II prefxed to thermom-
eter readings indicates temperature below zero
CIV in connection with rainfall indicates
trace of rainfall too small to measure.
sSnow is melted and resulting depth OF water
not known.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Tuesday, August q. 1898.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Daily Chat-Wm. Nicely & Co
Dob6ins' Electric Soap-At Grocers.
Ely's Cream Balm-At Druggists.
Excursion to Niantic-Steamer margaret:
Estate Nancy Gildersleevs-Probate Notice.
Estate Charlotte Wilico1Probafse d Eot,ce
Estate Cora B. Allen, Etc-Probato Nouce.
For Rent-Houses Humans Agency.
For Rent-Rooms-6s Edward Street
Fer Rent-Rooms- Wooster Street.
Grand Shopping Emporium-F Nd. BfoWn q co'
Investment Securities-M. B. Newton & Co.
Knapp's Root Beer-R. W. Mills
Native Melons-E E. Nichols
Paine's Celery Compounded Druggists.
Peaches- NJ. WEIGH s. Son.
Reward-C. E. Lengley Co.
The People's Store-Howe & Stetson.
Wanted-Washing- Beers Street.
Wanted-Young Woman-41l Orange Street.
Wanted-Girl-130 Sherman Avenue
ed-Situation-2.6 West Street.
Wanted-Situation-25 Church Street.
Wasted-Situation-2 Orchard Street
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Fell Four Stories.

WATERBURY, Aug. 21.-George German,
aged forty-one, was terribly injurs1 here
to-day by falling four stories from bal
couy at his home to the ground.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

sourH1NeroN, Aug 21.-The little dsugh-
ter of John DUNCAN fell into Platt's pond
to-day. She sank twice, but was rescued
by John McNerney.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

James Trumhull, an sged resident of
simsbury, was killed in his barn by a vi
oious stallion Sunday.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
She Sank Twice.

The steamer Margaret will give an
excursion to Camp Morris, Mantle,
Governors day, Friday, August 20.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

When you buy candy buy Huyler's. E,
Hewitt & Co., Selling Agents. fit
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

ItPaYs You
to find our store, 3S2 State strest.
R. W. MILLS
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Sterling silver souvenir spoons at 81 up
Yards n Sllysrthaus', jewellers. 100 Chaps
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Knapp,s ROOT Reer
Hyperial improves the maiden.

Come help us reduce stock. We have
helped you to buy it cheap.
R. w, MILLS. $50 State.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
OF THE WEATHER BUREAU
WASHINGTON. D. c., p M, Aug. H, 1898.
For New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut and eastern New
York: Northwest winds; cooler Tuesday morn
ing; warmer Tuesday night; fair wednesday.
Local weather Report.
FOR AUGUST 81, 1898.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

Canned Corn Reef Ice.
Roast beef 100 can.
Beet tea 35c. Best coffee &c.
Call on US. We will please you.
R. w. MILLS, 3S2 State.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Excursion TO Mantle

New Mackerel IOc. Each.
While, fat snd large sizs.
R. w. MILLS, 3S2 State.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Our Clearance Sale Prices Ire Attractive |

Special inducements in Ladies' Low Shoe de-
partment during August The selection includes
white and coored Canvas bright Dongola, plain and
fancy Oxfords sailor Ties and variety of combina-
Slippers Prices range from one dollar to two
fifty. "
Ladies White Canvas Russell Leather Oxfords,
made with Caledonian tips, $1.69 reduced from
$3.50
White Canvas Butcher Oxfords trimmed with
patent leather, 81 80, regular So SO quality.
One hundred pairs of Ladies imported Bedroom
Slippers in colors red, blue and brown, 4S cents.
Pickings from several departments are thrown
into our show windows at generous discount from
first cost--Men's Calf Low Shoes $1.45. scattered
sizes in Mems and Boys Tennis Oxfords, Canvas
Lace, and variety of Outing Shoes marked $3.50
are bargains.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22
Killed by q Horse,

DIR. Judson,s Condition.
Dr.. Judson's condition was such yester-
day as to give hopes of his recovery.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-22

A gas stove exploded at Professor
Woods residence on William street, Mid
dletown, yesterday morning. The servant
was somewhat injured and two windows
Wara darnaoad
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-07-09
EXPECT BIG THINGS.

Worlds Fair People Prepared for Big
Crowds Concerts and DedieAtions.
CHICAGO, July s.-The flne weather Of
July is beginning to tell perccptibly on
the attendance mt the fair, tho daily aver
age showing . gradual but constant in.
crease and the officials expect this TO con-
tinue until tho early autumn. The esti-
mates Of railroads seem TO Justify tho
expectation of the fair officials that the
attendance during the later months of tho
fair will show n great increase. Again.
the period of selfish amity among the rail.
road officials having passed, and the rail-
roads having begun to cut rates in their
greed for patronage, the approaching era
of cheap travel cannot fail to show an
enormous increase In the number OF visi.
tors from distance.
Tho completion of the Lone Star state
building was celebrated to-day I'm way
likely TO strike popular sentiment and be
initiated BY many other state commits.
missioners. II was by the Inauguration Of
o series OF musical recitAls to be given by
amateur talent in the auditorium of the
handsome structure. from time 10 time,
through tho summer. Tho first concert
was a decided success. The official dedi-
cation Of the building will occur July q.
A popular orchestral concert this even.
ing at the new music pavilion inaugurated
a new series OF open air concerts under
the direction of Theodore Thomas.
The door Of the building of the republic
Of Colombia was thrown open this after
noon without formality. The formal ccle-
bration is reserved for July %. which is
the national independence day of Co.
lombia.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-07-09
CHEERS FOR CORNELL
The Piucky IlhacaE Dsfeat Psnnsyl-
Van!a'S 0lrSmsn.
DILLON MEETING CLOSED
The Last Days Races We're Success
fui-Flirtation Badly Beaten
at Chicaeo-El TEL
egrafo Wins.

MrSSEAPoLis. Mimi. July s.-Cornell
won the varsity eight cared race from tho
Pennsylvania eight this evening In 23
minutes, 20 seconds, by three lengths.
The crowd witnessing the great event was
the most enthusiastic rowing crowd ever
seen in this part OF the country, and the
result was received with . roar OF ap-
piause from ono contingent and disap.
pointed silence from the other. Tho
event was won on its merits. tho dash and
action Of tho Ithacans being too much for
the slower heavy movements OF the Penn
sylvania crew. The Cornell crew got OIL
first and started for Wayhata At a pretty
lively jog. A few minutes later the bow
of the PENNSYLVANIA boat shot into view.
Tho quakers were pulling u slow stroke
and were just padding down TO the start.
A great cheer went up for the red and
blue. on the success of which colors So
many men and maids had pinned their
faith.
II was s:i5 o'clock before the start was
made, as The wind refused 10 60 down and
blew great guns. Pennsyivania used a
paper shell and the Yale stroke, while
Cornell pinned its faith TO an aluminium
shell and it's short choppy stroke. For tho
first two miles it was neck and neck,
neither crew being able to gain the adj
vantage. A, two and half miles, Cornell
had lead of half length and steadily
increased the distance until the finish.
The racc was finished in utter darkness,
aud as rowboats and sailboats had
crowded on the course, disaster was mar
rowiy avertcd.