New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-12

prophets to register promises of fresh wind ana
a fine days sport Alas lot 'ne t'i'u SGT "a
op,nions and alas for the prophets. The wnd
which bIev away the mist only the light
cavalry Of Eolus sent out TO clear the view Tor
the king of the winds that he might feast MS
eyes upon the sight of mortals VINO were heipiess
without the aid of his power ferhaps "e mas
not been properly courted OF iate' or perhaps ne
was angry because the was not held at WASH
jngton or Chicago where he Is worshipped more
than in this city Certain 1t Is that he called IN
his skirmishers after they had blown Few piasts
on their buges. and the sea ana ar became qui''
The falling wind however. did not retard the
excursion fleet. which continued on It's way under
steam The vessels comprising the rear guard
overlook and passed some of the slower-moVihs
craft The high black hulled New-Orleans, large
and comfortable dropped to the rear and tagged
behind at leisurely gait. she han oa"u vi
hoard which played I'VE Won't Get Home III
Morning" as the Roanoke passed her. no tune
could have been appropriate Inc chahces
were that nobody would get home before morning
II they waited for the yachts to go over the COURSE
INTERESTING Put DIsCoCRA'lNi.
The scene at the starting point the SANDY "ooN
Ilghtship. interesting but rather uiScoui's'ns
Even AT a distance the sky-scrapng club topsails
Indicated the position Of the two champions and IA
pcarcr view showed them cruising about under
small headway with their sails barely hat'ehen oy
the wind There just about enough VIM
stirring to keep them moving and To rune the sur
face Of the ocean. Tho long ground sweiiS rocNe'
the boats The flagship May was on hand, near
the lightship. The fleet Of escorting boats were
punched to leeward of the starting line ready 10
sneed away after the racers The police boats
rushed hthcr and yon. screechlng ana scoidhg anu
warning displaying their signs to erring vessels
s,rcpunus effort they succeeded in keeping the
course fairly clear for the racns yacnts; rs
list before the start. some lively skurrying was
necessary TO get ont OF their way
THE BAND ASKS QUESTION.
Evorvthlng was in readiness except the wind but
a. that was Il rather important factor OF the pro-
gramme it was decided to postpone the start until
IL should vigorously make It's presence known. Ihe
New-Orlcans came up with its Jolly band play
ing 60 Say. What Can the Matter Be. and went
completely around the fleet with It's musical IN
quny without getting a satisfactory answer
Then the Nigilant began making some e.oiutl ,,
which caused astonishment to many excursonists
for few minutes Without any apparent elort or
lively gait see the wind is freshenng. was me
general comment But presently ne Nigilant
abatel right into the winds eye The stanchest
supporter OF tho cup defender could not thihk ner
Gamble OF this and investigation with sharp
eves and marin. glasses instituted which re-
suited In the announcement that the Nls"a"' was
being tOwed 10y a tug.
THE CALIIOPE SAID TO BE HoODOo.
The gOOl-natur,d p|oll" on inc iN'hi'hN h"'' '''
best OF the unfortunate delay. and the weather
rrophets unaba shed. came forward with more sug-
gestions one with legal turn OF mind suggested
getting out search warrant for the wind ana
several OF the younger sort expressed Wiling
ness to raise it II the necessary materials were
4 small boat with calliope attachment went
through the fleet uttering the most discoriant ana
mournfu walls II expressed the feelings OF the
spectators its auditors exactly. and was heartily
cheered At length after Departing shrek, II
gay he chase ami started PACK 10 the CITY,
playing something alleged to be fioinei Sweet
Home The little black mourner was set down as
the 'hoodoo "a few minutes later. when the breeze
blew strongly enough to induce the Regatta Com
The sharp jockeying Of the yachts for position
after the preparatory gun was fired aroused intense
interest and even the rigging was invaded. on ihany
boats by anxious sightseers When the racers
VaIkyrie giving evidence that she was able to main
tain her advantage. the majority or the sp.cta ao
lust then and turned their attention 10 their hln-
cheon baskets or the dining room Most OF theh.
Vg,lan, ou,s,ii The Valkyrie and take the lead
close up to tn" Jersey shore.
THE Sun AND HIS FLUSHED FACE.
There was a beautiful tabIeau at sunset The sun
went down behind n bobtail fush' as one of the
poets has put IT, The clouds the western hort
ION for many degrees gorgeous In orange ana
yellow Tn. remainder Of the horizon was draped
I'm purple mist The two swift yachts, as seen from
the fleet were slhouetted against the bright after
glow The scene drew forth many eXpr assi)ns OF
admiration from those who saw II.
Ily $50 p. m. II became evident that there would
| be no race. and majority of the excursion beats
started back the city In the gathering ga rlness
leaving yachts still engaged in their hopeless
struggle. \ few steamers however waited Until
the yachts turned the stake boat and the race was
declared on.
The Roanoke carried her usual number Of 800 pas;
| seugers. and their comfort successfully coke"
| after 10y Richard r. Window, travelling, freight and
! passenger agent OF the old Dominion Line. Alr
| Window has been much annoyed by statements
| he Roanoke had carried more than her awe r
Used number. lie said any such statements were
| untrue.
| Among those the Republic were l.. s. Brown
commodore Of the Philadelphia Yacht club. Mr.. nd
| Mrs Joseph j. Murphy and John O'D0nn I'll. ex-
Recorder Of Deeds OF Philadelphia. and "A can date
for the Mayoralty of that city. who came over from
the Quaker city special train TO see the race.