The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-18
YESTERDAYS RACES
They are Started off in Excell-
ent Style.
THE LIFE SAVING DRILL.
The SlOOps and SehOoners Make a
Pretty Sight on Their Long
Winding Course.
THE LIFE SAVING DRILL.

IL was Il DlS SuCCeSS.
Thousands of people lined the water
front, standing on boxes, barrels, and
anything that would raise them into a
position where good view of the rae
ing course could be had. Hundreds
were perched upon the tops of buildings
adjacent to the waterfront, and scatter
ed here and there among the dense
crowd on the wharf the kodak fiend
could be seen catching snap shots at
the White-winged vessels darting about
the bay under a stiff nor'wester. Sew
eral big cameras commanded a splendid
focus from raised platforms.
The Manzanita was the flag boat,
and went to anchor off Flavel's dock at
$3.50 a. m. Captain Gregory had jolly
party of guests on board, and Stuttz'
band was along to enliven the occa-
sion. There was dancing and singing
going on all day, and those who didn't
care to dance, found comfortable seats
under the awning at the after part or
the vessel When the Manzanita and
Columbine boats started over the two
mile course, everyone on deck was
wearing blue and white, and they
didn't take them off, either, when their
favorite came in behind. Captain Greg
ory danced about the bridge like
schoolboy at picnic until the boats
reached the turning buoy, after which
he could not be found-until the next
event took place. 1t was splendid
race, however, and both crews worked
nobly.
The Alarm and Occident were kept
busy getting the boats in position for
their runs, and no little work it was
making them understand the rules.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the single scull
Whitehall boat race was started, four
boats crossing the line as the signal
was given.
w. E. Talent, j. r. Rathom, H. Brad
ford, ]. C. Barneburg. Two mile course
and won by J.. c. Barneburg. Time,
25 1-2.
by Lee Brothers, in SO minutes.
Third evest-Columbine and Manza-
nita, two mile course, five oars, won
by the Columbine in 25 minutes.
Fourth event-Two masted schooners,
Frank Sanborn, Grace, and Active,
crossing the line respectively-1:45 AS
IA; LAG 2-3. Course, 10 3-S knots.
Fifth event-Sloop race. Maud K,
Pearl and May1ower, crossing the line
respectively-2:O3 IL; 2:Oi Ia; and 2:04
3-4
The big double turret monitor Mon
terey arrived early thi1 morning, cross
ing the bar at o'clock. A wire from
the cape was signal for the bell in
No. 2's engine house to ring the signal
agreed upon, then the people began to
flock to the water front.
The docks were black with people,
as the familiar lines of the Monterey
rounded into view below the bonded
warehouse dock, and as she came TO
anchor abreast of Hume's dock, the
big hooded muzzles of Betsy and
SISTER Alice seemed to acknowledge
the greeting extended the visitor by
the blowing of many whistles and the
waving of thousands of hands on shore.
Then the big siren returned the COM
pliment as the gunboat swung into
position with the incoming tide.
Groups of officers stood about on deck
and waved acknowledgment to the
many salutations from fair ones on
shore.
An Astorian representative went
aboard the Monterey soon after her ar
the morning paper. The reporter was
shown into the commanders cabin and
was courteously received by Captain
Kempff. He had been up all night. and
as he expressed it, was not feeling '
quite wide-awake.' He talked peas
antly OF the trip up from the Golden {
Gate, and was greatly interested in /
the news of the wire" since {
they left California four days ago. 1
When he learned the result of the !
tariff bill he did not express any sur
prise.
II rather expected that would be the [
ultimate result" said the Captain, lean
ing back In his chair, and it must be J
a relief to the country at large to know
that it is settled one way or the
1ther"
In regard TO the Bennington, and her !
refugee passengers from San Salvador, t
he captain was particularly interested. t
IN knowing IL they had been sighted {
)ff the heads at San Francisco. He 9
had not yet read the morning papers.
Il am almost an old pioneer in this t
part Of the country. and know many OF !
he citizens of Astoria. 1t is quite an I
igreeable change coming up here after 6
being laid up at the navy yard for the
past three months" :
Just then beautiful bouquet of roses {
was handed the captain, with compii- !
nents of some lady ashore. The card q
had become detached. but the name I
If the donor was repeated to the cap |
ain by the bearer Afterward. in try I
ng to recall the name he repeated over
Ne names OF a number OF Astoria's ci-
izens. showing that he had not for
gotten his old friends.
Up on deck they were busy washing i
iown and getting ready to receive Wis
tors on the morrow
F0llowins Is the list Of officers on the /.