The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-19

The conditions Of wind and water at the
start OF the race were I'LL in favor OF tho
Talkyric ILL.,. especially designed as she was
for gentle airs anil zephyrs. The sea was
practically dead fiat, anal the wind that
came drifting up from the south as sweet as
a maiden's breath was covering but 1our
miles an hour hatween II o'clGca and noon,
according to the Government official at
Sandy Hook.
While mancuvcring for position at the
start the Talkyrie was brought too near to
the Defender, and rounding tot the Talkyrie's
boom caught Defenders starboard topu1ast
hackstay (or shroud-she has but ono rope
there), ami in 4 trice the strain on the shSoud
trokc of the horn OF the starboard spreader
or crosStree.
The force Of the wind threw the upper
end OF tie Defenders topnasl clear OF be-
yond the plane Of tho lee rail, wrnnclIinC 1t
above the cuo in a remarkable fashion, but.
curiousIy enough. without breaking it Gil
entirely TIE Defenders jih topsail WAS at
once hauled down, and, after running Tree
for minute, she came up in the wind. cross.
ing tho line and going away on the port
tack. OF ccurse, the valkyrie ha already
crossed ahead 0! her. and in fine fettle was
beating toward the outer mark.
The damage to the Defender was rs quick
" and edectual;y repaired as possible, but
after trying to set the jib torsaii. once more
the sail had 20 he hauled down, while the
lib was seen carry only tiny jio topsau,
such as is used in beating to w!ndward in 4
fresh breeze. And yet, Incredible RS it must
seem to al who appreciate the vast differ
ence in the sail area Of the two boats on this
leg, tie Defender actually gained on her
rval. There never was such a1 exhibit rs
this in any Of the races for the Americas
Cup. and more satisfactory proof OF the sl.-
periority Of the Yankee model would be dill
tleult to imagine.
The third le;, OF the course was saile.l rs
close the Yachts having the wind Just
forward oi the beam. They were ut this
time on tina port tack, AMI the wn;i had
ireshencd to fifteen miles an bou-. Though
her mast WIS cracked, the Defender
carried jib topsaI. AMI was
on almost IN equality with tho
'Talkvric in the sails she spread. It 'Eas.
therefore, a matter OF fcourSe that she should
gain on this LEG O. the course. The FaiEyc:c
mad led at the first turn by !Vo minutes ard
ATTY seconds. She crossed the Eoms line
lust forty-sevpn seconds, corrected time.
ahead of her rival.
A large Heet 0f sailing vessels and s;ea!n-
boats crowded with spectators followed the
contestants over the course. and mueA en-
inc OF the American yacht in spite Of her
crippled condition.
Alter long session, in the course OF which
o. number Of Witnesses. including Lord Dan
raven and Mr.. Iselin, Were examined. the
Regatta COMMITTEES Of the New York Yacht
Club decided 10 sustain the protest entered
by Mr.. Isclin On behalf OF IT," Defender, on
account of the foul claiEicu 20 have been
made by the v;lkyrie. This decision gave
the race to the Defender.
After announcing its verdict, the R"gatta
Committeemade public statement that every
effort had been made to induce the yachtsto
resail the record race. but without avail. Both
Lord Dunrayen and Mr.. Iselin preferred that
Judgment should be passed on the protest.
Each principal assured the committee that its
conclusions would be accepted in q sports
manlike manner. Lord Dunraven made
vigorous protest against tle crowlinS by
steamboats,, aad as en- ultimatum declared
tha+ he would moi race a:ain unless the
course was kept clear. This was promised
by the Regatta Committee.