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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09
THE DEFENDER.

kyrie III. is a wooden boat with an
enormous beam. In her race with the
prince of Wales crack yacht, the Bri-
tannia and Mr.. Walkers Ailsa (the lat
ter also an American modeD she has
shown that she is as fast as ghost"
in very light winds, but extremely ten
der and loggy in anything like sharp
blow. She carries the largest area of
sail ever sported by cutter and her
mainsail is the largest ever worn by a
vessel of any size. She is just under
ninety feet in length on her load water
line, but has tremendous overhang at
bow and stern. She should be here by
August 7. She will come here in a
stout cruising rig, but it will not take
more than three or four days to restore
her to her racing form. She should be
showing her PAGES off Sandy Hook by
the second week of August. She will
have full month to get acclimated, as
it were.
The Defender, the boat built by a
syndicate of American patriotic cap
italists to endeavor to keep the Amer
ica's cup in our possession, was designed
and built by the Herreshoffs in their
works, in Bristol, r. l. She is a COM
posite metal boat, most of her frame
being of steel, with a Tobin bronze
body from her water line to her keel
and an aluminium upper body, and
many of her deck beams are of that
metal also. She is like the Valkyrie in
the fact that she is practically fin
keel, with heavy lead bulb. In form
she appears to be a cross between an
improved Britannia and Valkyrie II.
and an American boat, the British in
her predominating Her unique fea-
ture is the use of the aluminium alloy
in her hull. Its lghtness has put her
center of gravity so low that her sta
bility is wonderful. She is yet far
| from being tuned up and in perfect
racing trim, yet she has in her pre-
liminary spins and trials shown speed
so great that her owners feel perfectly
confident that she will prove worthy of
her name.
The Vigilant, says the New York
Journal, is dear to every American
heart, because she defended the cup
from Dunraven's first attempt to cap
ture it. She is a genuine American
model with Q centerboard, and in any,
thing greater tnan an eIgnU-Knor
breeze she can outsail anything in
British waters. She was several times
defeated last year while abroad by the
Britannia, but the defeats were in
land-locked courses, where there was a
great deal of lacking to do and where
the winds were light and variable
Whenever she got a chance at the
Britannia. in a good breeze and a free
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09
THE DEFENDER.

The United States and Great Britain
have been engaged in series of naval
duels for forty-four years, for the pos
session of what is now, by common
consent, called the Americas cup.
In 1851 the first worlds fair was held
in London. II was wonderful in its
day, but compared with modern fairs
and expositions it was but a small
affair. In order to stimulate interest
in naval affairs, yacht race was ar
ranged, open to the vessels Of all ma
tions. The prize was a large silver
cup, valued at one hundred guineas,
presented by her majesty Queen Vic
toria.
This cup was raced for around the
Isle of Wight in August of 1851. A fleet
of cutters and schooners took part in 1t.
The American schooner yacht America,
designed and built by the famous
George Steers, won it. She was the
last vessel to start, but her lead was so
great on her return that when the
queen, who was on the royal steam
yacht Victoria and Albert, asked who
WAS uTSU, BIC was dhs"SbSN' la
America, your majesty"
"Who is second?" was her next query.
"There is no second, your majesty"
was the sad reply of the English officer.
The cup was brought to this country
that fall, and since then her majesty's
English, Canadian, Scotch and Irish
loyal subjects have made many vain
efforts to recapture it. In these efforts
they have spent over 100000. 1t has
cost our patriotic yachtsmen almost as
much to retain possession of the tro-
ply, which is the emblem of superior
ity in naval construction of the world.
Next September the earl of Dun
raven is to make another attempt to
wrest the cup from our custody. He
made sharp bid for it with the VAL
kyrie in 1898, and this year he comes
here with vessel which is practically
an American model, and which he and
her designer and builder, Watson, ad-
NIT was constructed wholly and solely
for the purpose of beating our best
boat, over the New York Yacht club
ocean course, off Sandy Hook. The VAL
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laughed to scorn their attempts to win
it back.
Our new war steamers far exceed in
speed, armament and ability to travel
long distances without recoaling those
of any other nation. China and ia
pan will, in the next five years, spend
millions of dollars for new war steam
ers. If we resist successfully the eighth
attempt TO wrest the cup from us,
which will be made next September, at
least half of this money ought to be
spent in our ship yards, and doubtless
it will. That is why all Americans,
regardless of political preferences,
should desire the Defender to defeat
the English yacht, be she Ailsa or Val
kyrie Ill, or, better still, the prince of
Wales pet, the Britannia.
The English have long claimed, and
their persistency in making the claim
and in reiterating it has induced many
to believe it, that they can build ships
far cheaper than we can. This is fal.
lacy. Their flrst-class ships cost more
than we can build them for, as has been
proved in the case of the st. Louis and
st. Paul. The cheap tramp steamers
they build could not get register from
the United States government. They
do not come up to our requirements in
many essentials.
Regarding our prospects of retaining
the cup, it can be said that they are
fairly good, though it must be admitted
we have more to fear than ever before
This is because the English have, re
luctantly, adopted many of the feature.
that go to make up the distinguishing
points of American boats. Practically
the Ailsa is an American model. Ii
breadth Of beam, in shallowness OF
hold and in her practically I'm keel sh,
far more closely resembles our boat.
than any in England. The Valkyri,
III. will have to be feet to beat her.
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THE THIRD vALKYRIE.

year, when a certain kind of weather
is expected to prevail. These facts are
not mentioned by way of reproach.
There is no cause for reproach in them.
They are mentioned to show what ex-
traordinary and unprecedented efforts
Lord Dunraven is making this year,
and what a formidable competitor the
American yachtsmen must be prepared
to meet.
Noteworthy also is it that the yacht
builders on both sides of the Atlantic
have this year departed from their ira
ditional types, and have produced two
boats more nearly alike than any other
two that have ever raced for the cup.
There is far less difference between the
third Valkyrie and the Defender than
between the third Valkyrie and the
second, which raced here last. There
is less difference between them than
between the Defender and the Volun-
teer. Exact measurements are not yet
at hand, but it is well understood that
instead of the English boat being a
deep, narrow cutter, she is actually
broader and shallower than the Ameri-
can; and the American, instead of be-
ing broad, shallow Swimming dish"
with a centerboard, is narrow and
deep keel boat. There is really little
difference between them. They are
built according to the same general
principles, and, of course, for the same
special work. Both have had some ac-
tual trial, the Valkyrie far more than
the Defender. Both have shown mar
velous speed in light winds, and both
have been called tender" Further
trials will show more fully what they
can do. At present it may safely be
judged that they are pretty evenly
matched, and that particularly close
contest is to mark Lord Dunraven's
final attempt to win the cup.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09
FAMOUS NAVAL TROPHY.
Why British Yachtsmen Wish to
Win the Americas Cup.
Several Good and Substantial Reasons
Why the Prize Should Remain in
the United States-Septem-
ber's Great Race.

The sporting event par excellence of
the year, the one of most importance
TO Americans, is the contest for the
Americas cup, which will take place on
the ocean course of the New York Yacht
club between the eth and l4th of next
September.
The visible prize of this contest is
the cup offered by the queen of England
in 1851 for competition among the
yachts of all nations. 1t was valued
then at 100 sovereigns. Plate of this
character is frequently overvalued. 1
have no doubt, observes writer in the
Philadelphia Press, that many Ameri-
can silversmiths would be glad to du-
plicate this "cup" for $3.50.
Since the cup was won by the yacht
America, in the regatta from Cowes,
around the Isle of Wight, August Q,
1851, the English have made seven I'M
successful attempts to recover it, and
the expense attendant upon these futile
efforts has been over 81 100000. The
eighth attempt will be made at the
cost to Lord Dunraven and the other
members of his English syndicate of
not less than $3.50, 900.
In the attempts to wrest the cup from
us 10 races have been sailed, in all
kinds of weather, and of these only
one was won by the English represen-
tative. That one was taken by the
Livonia, in her race against the Column
bia, October 10, 1871. The Columbia was
disabled. The day before she had
beaten her competitor nearly IL
minutes. In the succeeding races Of
the series the Sappho took the Column
bias place and beat the Livonia with
ease.
1t is needless to state that the Eng
lish would not have spent 1.-THE of the
money it had cost them to try to re-
gain the cup merely because of its in
trinsic or sentimental value. They are
too practical for that They know that
the cup is the visible emblem of naval
superiority, and that while it remains
in our possession the claim that Eng
land is the greatest shipbuilding nation
in the world is refuted by the fact that
we won the cup from feet of the best
products of England's most capable
naval designers and constructors, and
for nearly half century we have
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09
VALKYRIE III.

Lord Dunraven says this is the last
attempt he viii make to win back the
Americas cup. Should 1t prove sue
cessful, he viii no doubt stand ready to
defend the prize against all corners.
But il the third Valkyrie is beaten by
the Defender, he will leave TO other
yachtsmen the renewal of the long con-
test to recapture the trophy won by
the Yankees so many years ago. This
decision will surprise nobody, though
it will cause much regret. Few men,
says the New York Tribune, have
done more to promote the noble
sport of yachting than has Lord Dun
raven. Not one has made more earn
est and well-directed efforts to win the
"blue ribbon of the seas" Indeed, no
one has done so much as he is doing
this year. With all courtesy to all
others who have competed for the cup,
it may justly be added that no one has
displayed in these contests higher
qualities as sportsman and gentle
man than he. The great satisfaction
we may have in successfully defending
IiiS w "SAt oS SShpSACu "1lA u
greet at knowing we shalhnever again
have this generous and gallant antago-
mist.
This is only one of several circum-
stances which will invest this years
races with more than ordinary interest.
Another is the fact that for the first
time the British have done exactly
what they have hitherto charged US
with doing. They have built and will
send hither what is not so much yacht
as a racing machine. The third VAL
kyrie was designed not for beauty, nor
for commodiousness and comfort in
cruising, but purely and simply for
getting through or over the water as
swiftly as possible. Everything else
has been subordinated to that. Nor is
she even an all-round racer. She is in
tended specifically and solely for max
ing speed in the Sandy Hook waters,
and there at certain season of the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09
Not "A Fault.

When you talk with a dealer in
horses, weigh not only your own words,
but his.
Young Fastllind-I thought you told
me this horse was without fault?
Sta bleman-So OF did, sor.
~ notice one of his eyes is blind"
That's not his fault, sor; it's his
misfortune. "-Roxbury Gazette.
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First Domestic (who had been out
four nights that week)-Tm sorry, but
/ can't go to Lannigan's ball tonight
The missus won't let me.
Second Domestic-An' why won't she?
First Domestic-I dunno. Mebby
she's mad because she wasn't invited
N. Y Weekly.
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Wants, Rents, For Sale, Etc.

Emerson & Co.'s. ali tf
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course she ran away from ner win
ease. She has just been altered in
many respects, and she will be used as
a trial boat against the Defender.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-09

Ice COLD BEER, fresh, always on tap az
the CRYSTAL SALOON, 407 Main plaza. TT
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County Court.

County Court met Monday, with a full
attendance Of the members, Judge Mar
tin presiding. Among the business
transacted was a settlement of the poor
house affairs, at least in part. The resig-
nation Of the old board of commissioners,
with the exception of DIR. Clark, was re
quested, and a new board appointed con-
sisting of DR.. Clark, Geo. M. Farnham
and J. E. Clark. Mr.. White, Superin-
tendent of the poor farm, rendered his
resignation, which was accepted.
The question of the purchase of a rock
crusher came up and was discussed for
some time, but was finally land over
until the October term. This is a mistake,
pure and simple. If it is the intention
to at any time improve the roads of the
county the time is rightnow. No reason
able man can give a single reason for a
postponement of the matter. The roads
of u county are a disgrace to any peo-
pie, and q serious detriment to the prog
ress and prosperity of u people. No
section of the State could have first
class roads at a less expense than this,
and no county in the State would profit
lore by them. 1t does seem as though
we are blessed with an influence that
enjoys the discomforts of life to an I'M
heard Of degree. Too many Of the MEM
bers of our County Court love the old
fashioned mud roads too well to allow
their neighbors to enjoy the benefits of
decent highways, upon which it would
be possible to travel at all seasons of the
wear.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-07-03
ERRYGRO We.

Wheat and winter oats are harvested
In this section and the crop is good, tho
the acreage is not so large as in former
years; the low price which has prevail.
ed for some time in the past, caused our
farmers to cut down their acreage of
wheat and to use less fertilizer and SOW
more land to oats; consequently the
yield of wheat in bushels will not be so
large as in past years, but all in all we
consider the crop Of wheat for this sec
ton very fair and for winter oats / have
no idea that in the history of this and
Greene County there was ever such a
crop raised, while the prospect is very
fair for spring oats. Corn in this i'm
mediate section suffered last week for
rain, but while that was the case, we
never seen a nicer time for the harvest
ing OF wheat and oats. Some of our
farmers are hauling the grain into the
barn, which is not a bad idea. Joseph
Hunt, of Luke, was in this section Satur-
day, the guest of the scribe. The white
caps are making it hot for some of the
old sports north and west of us; NAV
they rid the country of such a class, for
they are only a curse to society. Mrs.
NJ. M. Hartman was visiting Mrs. Isaac
Dunn Saturday. Prof. j. G.. Hartman
n little daughter, miss Mary, were the
6uCotoO VI INODtIt DOultN dlu WlIe, OF
Christie, last Thursday. We met with
genial friend, John Cochran, son of
Frank Cochran, who now resides in the
vicinity Of Jockey, Greene County, one
day the past week, and he was wear
ing an exceedingly broad smile. Being
OF an inquisitive disposition, we inquired
into the cause and learned that q nine
pound boy had come to claim protection
under his parental roof, the first fruits
OF his matrimonial career; John, we
suggest you call him Mckinley Evans.
Your scribe had the pleasure of dining
at the hospitable home of Ell Chase, Of
Cedar Lane, Greene County, the 9th.
Mr.. Chase is one Of Greene County's
most prosperous farmers and stock men I;
we return thanks to him and family for
their hospitality. Miss Mary Tadlock
has returned home after a three weeks
%soJourn with relatives at Hascue. We
learn that our Deputy Sheriff, James
Murdoch, of Locust Mount, has gone into
the calf trade; parties having calves
for sale will do well to see the Sheriff.
J. c.. Hartman and Alexander Tadlock,
of the b. b. Lightning Rod Company,
did a fancy job Of roding on the resi-
dence of James M. Good last Saturday.
James Reed, of Hascue, Greene County,
was in this section the past week, rob-
bling and transferring bees for S. X.
Hartman and others; he is an old hand
at the business and seems to understand
his work. The whistle of the thresher
will soon be heard and the golden
sheaves be robbed Of their precious
treasure. but only to make merry the
dough Washers and the hungry laborer.
Rev. Bandy, preacher in charge of the
Fall Branch, NJ. +. Church, baptised six
persons at Pleasant Grove Sunday, four
by immersion and two by sprinkling,
after which he preached to a large audi
ence in the grove. KEN.
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For the Herald and Tribune.
FROM THE INDIAN TERRITORY.

NINITA, INDIAN TERRITORY.-Perhaps
a few lines from here would be read. !
left Telford some time ago for this In,
dian country and the contrast is so great
don't know how to express it. The
wind has blown nearly all the time since
L arrived here, and when ii was not blow.
ing the sun shined so hot one could
hardly see. This little town of Vinita
has some three thousand population and
has two railroads; the NJ. X. and L.
crosses the Frisco Road here. This is one
of the best trading points in the Chero.
kee Nation, and a thriving little town.
There is lots of cattle shipped from here
n are bringing fine prices at present,
they say. The wheat and pats crop are
a half crop, and corn never looked bet
ter. The Shawnees and Delaware In
dams and the freemen of the nation are
trading on their strip money at present
they expect todraw $3.50 each in the near
future; and all told, six millions of dol
lars; and if they use it like the Chero-
KEGS did theirs, it will last them about
as long as a SNOWFALL does in that hot
country you read about. There is a
move on foot to sell this out to the Uni
ted States and let the Indians go and
get homes among the Mexicans in Mex
leo. The full bloods are all in favor Of
that trade. The half breeds and the
adopted citizens oppose the move. l wish
they would accept the proposition of the
people, as they get this country for five
dollars per acre, and go to Mexico and
get land for twenty five cents per acre.
This country would be a paradise on
earth if it were only settled by whites,
and more especially Washington County
people, as l don't believe there are better
people on the globe than our own county
people. But as it is / would rather be in
Telford and with the people of Telford
than here, as l know we have good,
clever, civilized people there. / have
only seen N mar killed since | got
here and have been here nearly thirty
days, and some six men have been killed
near here in that time. So you can see
this country is a tough one yet. There
is as great a contrast in our country and
this as day and night. On my way out
here l stopped over in Nashville and
went out to the Davidson County Asylum
and spent the day with DR.. B. f. Lyon,
of Locust Mount. He has a position
there and is doing lots of practice; they
have some 800 inmates and some sick.
some blind and some crazy; so the DR.,
has lots to do. From the amount of
practice he has there he will be able to
do his practice well when he returns to
Locust Mount. He is well satisfied with
his position, and | would say to any and
all of the people of Washington County
when in Nashville you would be delight
ed with a trip out to the asylum.
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BELLS SCHOOL no USE.

The farmers Of this sections are busy
hauling in their wheat. Miss Nellie Lyle,
of Waterloo, was among her many
friends at this place Sunday taking care
Of John T. Vines, n OF our lively bows.
Efephantus, n Of our best boys, is
learning the Miller's trade his lessons
are more successful on Sunday after
noon; but you need not fear, harvesting
is. here, and there will be plenty OF
wheat for the Miller, but il YOU fear
Elephantus will take your custom you
had better continue the sale OF the Oil
yer Chill plows, for it will soon be time
to begin blowing for wheat. Tennessee
Bayless and wife were visiting the fam
lily of John Bayless Sunday. Quite a
number of people have the whooping
cough in this section, but no serious cases
are known. Mrs. George Oliver was
visiting her daughter at Knoxville the
past week. Alfred Miller has met with
o sad accident by getting one of his
fingers badly mashed. Miss F. L. Col
Inns, one of our charming young ladies,
was visiting Miss Martha Hice Sunday
] think the mill down below Mr.. Hice's
is the center of attraction. David and
John A. vines are expecting to visit
tOnu ~ iCiutlNCs III CdTteE COUNTY
we wish them a pleasant trip and not
make their trip too long, rs their many
friends will miss them during their alb
sence from this place. ALEX.
The farmers are gathering In the boun-
tiful harvest with which they have been
blessed. How very thankful we should
feel toward the 'Bountiful Givern for
such a blessing. John Vines called on
some young ladies Sunday; he being SO
well entertained could not see the dark
rolling clouds, consequently he had a
muddy walk home. Mr.. Crouch, OF
Rooms Greek, was visiting Mrs. Emma
Burleson Sunday. Miss Nellie Lyle was
at Bells Sunday she found her Vines
growing nicely; be careful, Nell, some
Of the girls don't take your vines fol
their best boy. We are sorry to hear OF
the accident to Will Holmes, this being
the second wreck he has been in during
the past year. FRANCIS.