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The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

Capt. Hank Haff finally got his Yankee
dander up, and swore that he would
keep the weather position of Vigilant at
any sacrifice. And so the Vigilants Eng
lish skipper found himself more than
matched by Yankee tricks and bravado,
and was forced on two occasions to give
way to Defender or risk collision that
might have sent both yachts to the bot
tom.
The result however it may be viewed
from the standpoint Of yachting rules,
has left no doubt in the minds Of yachts
men that the Defender is the fastest
yacht ever built in this country, and
that she has in Hank Half as shrewd
and daring skipper as ever held a
wheel. When It comes to meeting the
English yacht, we shall probably ap-
plaud the tactics that 30 disguised Mr..
Willard. Capt. Half sailed the Vigilani
in her races in English waters last year
and he knows 1t 10 the English custom
to take every possible advantage Of
starts and tricks in yacht racing.
1t Is curious fact that people SC
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
LARGEST SAILING VESSELS.
It is Nearly Four Hundred Feet Long and
Has Five MastS.

1t ls Nearly -Four Hundred Feet Long ana
Has Five Masts.
Apropos of the attention which Is
being directed to German shipping, in
connection with the opening of the Bal
tic canal, it may be mentioned that the
Germans have recently launched az
Bremen the largest sailing ship af1oat--
viz: the five-masted Potosi built for
Hamburg firm. Apart from the great
size Of the Potosi as a sailing vessel
length over all 394 feet. width amid
ships, 40 ga feet, depth amidships.
81 IA feet; 1856 tons gross and $3.50 tons
net register; carrying capacity about
$3.50 tons. The German mercantile
marine has, however, previously pos
mers. though she was a steamer, with
auxiliary engines and never returned
home after her first voyage.
The colossal Potosi is built of Slem-
ens-Martin steel. in accordance with
the regulations of the bureau veritas
and English Lloyd's for the highest
class, and under the special survey Of
those institutions, and with extra stiff
ening and strengthening arrangements,
in view Of heavy masting and enor-
nous pressure of the sails. Two steel
decks run over the whole length of the
vessel, the upper one being lined with
yellow pine. The masts and the larger
yards are also of steel. the height of
the main-mast from keel to truck being
210 feet, and its diameter at the deck
"a feet. The spread of canvas with all
sail set will be about 5000 square
yards.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

Although the shops are as yet con-
..,,niafing summer sales, | am able to
W.. we a few fall novelties.
The sleeves have the fullness at the
,, ! NJ exclusively and tight fitting over
,ho shoulders, will not as yet be adopt
y bv the fashionable woman. 1t is
s3ulrhtfpl that this fashion will ever come
into full sway.
Draned skirts are not advocated, as
:. MAS thought at first they would be,
.."sidering the amount of simulated
s5yoneries seen in the two last seasons.
tn fitness of the skirts and sleeves
!. not on the decrease, as far as can be
judged.
Asfor material for the early fall, satin
10th rhis is the broadcloth with satin
sn;shl the thick crepOns in new effects,
--eny Wo0llen goods and mohaireen
iii be the goods mostly seen. The
. am colors will be worn as in sum-
~er, but more striped, dotted, flecked,
md figured effects will be seen than
heretofore.
The new emerald shade called overt
Marie Antoinette and the Louis XVI.
line are the latest shades employed,
and they are seen especially in velvets
3ndsatins for millinery useln the modes
ready for winter.
The Gismonda gauze for evening
wear is like the ancient bayadere, but
nrettter in coloring. 1t is very sheer
material, with one filmly stripe of gauze
and another narrow one of satin of ex-
arisite shades. Some have the gauze
mart strewn with little embroidered
lowers.
OF course, sleeves having retained
their fullness, that means capeS more
than Jackets and coats, yet some estab-
rshmentS will show some pretty Speci-
mems of the latter sort.
Hats will continue to be immense, in
width especially, excepting the theater
bonnet. which will be as light and airy
as ever, if not more SO than before.
Rosettes of velvet ribbon, flowers
and feathers, also birds and wings, will
be the main trimmings, and everything
will tend TO give the broad effect re-
CURED.
Ona great many fall hats the leading
modistes use quite a good deal of white
gauze, ruched, bordered with black,
with which they not only border ribbon
or lace, but also use it sometimes as
soIeuimming. Some hats are trimmed
with several rows of these little ruch-
ings, and have them as aigrettes, but
terhy bows, etc.
For dressy wear, butter colored
gloves will supersede the white ones
50 much worn last winter Since the
sleeves IN III 20 the iFqht eIb 5S0NStumes only
Suede gloves are much in demand, and
are frequently adorned with rich EN-
\ broidery at the wrist.
\ With simple dresses for daily use
&amois gloves are mostly Woorn' Win
aShirred band for slipping the hand
Though.
In relation to shoes, it must be SAID
thai ladies' prefer the tan colored artl'
Gle for summer wear, which is the most
seyiceable against dust. lhey are
usually won high and either buttonee
or laced.
For tailor-made costumes the proper
style is high buttoned yellow shoes
With trimmings of black patent leather
These should be worn with black stock
lngs.
New red, lavender, a vigorous vel
low, fraise ecrase are the favorlte col
OrS for parasols.
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ROBERTSON Is DEFEATED.
"estchester Republicans Practically Make
Ills denomination Impossible.

WESTMINSTER Republicans Practically Make
HIS denomination Impossible.
feekskill. Aug. 14.-one of ne most
signincant Republican caucuses ever
neio In the town Of Cortlandt, was held
mere last night. Senator George w.
ROBERTSON made the battle of his Life
70 secure the delegation to the district
convention which elects delegates to
the Senatorial convention. His ticket
was defeated b va majority of 230 votes
out Of total of 7s6.
Inns practically insures the defeat of
senator Robertson for denomination
The ticket headed by James K. Anear
secretary to Lieutenant-Governor sax
ton' was the winning one. This also
hsures the denomination of Assembly
man j. w. Hustled. The delegation
elected to the County convention is
SOLID Tor Corporation Counsel Leverett
Z. Crumb, Of Peekskil, for County
Clerk
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WHIsKEY TRUST SOLD FOR 5000, 600,

neceiVer McNuita Knocks 1t Down to the
Reorganization COMMITTEES.
Chlcago, Aug. 14.-Under authority of
Federal Judge Showalter, General John
McNulta, receiver Of the Distiliing and
Cattle Feeding Company, sold the prop
ei'V OF that corporation to-day to the
reorganization committee for 5000, 900.
General McNulta was accompanied
Dy United States Marshal Arnold, and
nalf dozen deputies, and Levy Mahsr.
attorney for the reorganization COM
mittee; Attorney Allen and S. w. Rice,
president of the Distilling and Cattle
Feeding Company.
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NIAGARA LOSES HER sTAYsAIL.

=ould's Yacht Forced to Retire From the
Race at Ryde.
Rvde. Aug. 14-In the regatta OF the
PoyaJ Victoria Yacht Club to-day, IN
yoni. Luna, Audrey, Niagara, Vineta
and Isolde strated IN the race TOT "
-atars The Niagara had the head on
her competitors, but when of Ryde her
staveaiI was carried away and she was
9ompeIIed to retire from the race, leav-
ing Audrey in the lead and Isolde Sec
ond.
Tnyoni third.
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DEMOCRATS AFTER FREE COINAGE.
Thirty States May be Represented at the
Conference in Washington.

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Harris,
committee which signed the call for
conference, Of Democrats, on the silver
question to take place in Washington to-
Jones, of Arkansas, and Turpie, of In
diana, are expected before the opening of
the conference.
The meeting will have two principal
purposes. The first of these will De to
devise a plan to hold all silver Demo-
Gratis in the Democratic party, and the
second to insure, if possible, a declara-
ton for free coinage at the next National
Democratic Convention. 1t is expected
that an organization will be perfected in
every State represented in the confer
that OF securing delegates to the con-
vention pledged to a silver platform and
to a candidate of corresponding views.
Senator Harris thinks about thirty States
will be represented at the conference.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
PLOT IN CHINA AGAINST HAWAII.

Four Americans Accused of Making BONDS
Near Canton.
Victoria, B. c., Aug. N-Advices from
nhe orient say Hong Kong newspapefs
Issert that a plot for the violent over
5row of the Hawaiian government has
,een discovered In the Empire some
nceused of making dynamite bombs In
,sIlage near Canton for the Destruction
4 the Government Offices In In a asn narts
All ships arriving at Japaaese .s Hire'
,revaiis. are subjected to an examination
~ the quarantine authorities, ana IN case
~ need are disinfected
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
Chess Players at Hastings.

noon session of the International Chess
Tour. ment, held at Brassey's Insti-
tute, has just adjourned. The followtne
is the score: Bardeleben beat Mieses
in Queen pawn opening after twenty
five NOV s.: Bird beat Vergani in an
irregular opening; Lasker beat Pollock
in an Evans gambit. Play will be re-
Sumed at o'clock this evening.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
PRINCE YANG no PAX A REFUGEE.

korea's ex-Minister of the Interior Arrives
In America.
Victoria, B. c., Aug. 14.-Prince Yang
Ho PAX, the refugee Korean Minister
OF the Interior, who fed from Seuel a
month ago, to avoid arrest, at the re-
quest of the Queen. arrived on the En-
press Of Japan.
He sought an asylum in Japan, but
plan was formed to cause his arrest
Tor threatening the life Of the Queen,
and he was advised to leave the ooun-
try.
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rAnORs, STRIKE SPREADING.

Eight Thousand People Out, and TWO Ne"
Strikes Ordered.
New York, Aug H.-TWo new strikes
jr accordance with resolutions
nsssed last night at meetings Of the
Snildren's Jacket Makers aad Pants
Nakere Local Assemblies.
Altogether there are 1000 or 5000 per.
.ons now out of work by the strike, oui
the leaders assert that 1t Will last no'
few days.
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HARRISON SAYS HE'S OUT.

He Tells Charles e. Remick, OF oneida'
That He's No Longer In Politics.
Old Forge, N. Y, Aug. 14.-Charies r.
Remick, OF Oneida, one Of the Original
Hill men, and also one OF the stsunensst
followers OF the United Stftes Senstos'
md during his stay met General Harrt-
sor After a while Mr.. Remtck sstd:
General, if Cleveland and you are the
nominees IN 1896, will vote for you.
III am out OF politics. was the re-
sponse made by General Harrison
Mr.. Remick told Of the interview IN
the Forge House On SATURDAY afternoon
TO a party Of friends.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
WHIsKEY TRUST WILL BE SOLD.
Receiver McNuita to Dispose of the Prop
erty To-Morrow.

Bay View, Mich, Aug 13-At the
close Of the arguments in the Whiskey
Trust case yesterday, Receiver Nc
Nulta, of the Whiskey Trust, imme-
diately left for Chicago, and will make
the formal sale on Wednesday, unless
a supersedas from Judge Wood should
prevent him by wire.
AS the receiver consulted the Judge
before leaving, the impression gained
ground that the sale will take place.
New York, Aug. 13.-Justice OBrien,
In Supreme Court chambers this morn
ing, handed down a decision denying
the motion for an injunction to restrain
the reorganization committee of the
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
from purchasing or acquiring the prop
erty of the Whiskey Trust, which was
advertised to be sold tomorrow.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
WHITE CAPS DRIVING NEGROES OUT.

Negroes Ordered to Leave and Those
Who Refuse Are Shot.
Paris, Texas, Aug. IAN old negro
woman named Stephens has arrived
here from Delta county, where the
White Caps are alleged to be holding
high carnival She states that her son
was awakened at o'clock in the morn
ing, called to the door and shot down
by the White Caps. His name was Will
liam Stephens. He has number OF
children. One White Cap notice is
posted within thirty yards Of his house.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
BRITISH O0L0NIsTs ARM sAVAGEs,

500 Indians Appear on Mexican SOIL to
Make Raids.
Merida, Yucatan. Aug. 14.-Five hum
ared Indians belonging to savage tribes
ON the border Of the British colony Of
Balize, have appeared on Mexican soil
all armed with Remington rifles and
with abundant ammunition. purchased
from British co1onists
This fact arouses the greatest indig-
nation, for the savages intend raiding
remote places, and, being well armed,
1T will require a large number OF troops
10 Subdue them
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SEVENTEEN HIGHWAYMEN SHOT.

Quick Mexican Justice Melted Out to a
Band of Robbers.
Sonora, Mex, Aug. 13.-Six weeks ago
the private messenger of Colonel John
Mexics ~" XII killed by a gang of highway
unrelenting chase after the robbers and
finally captured them
Seventeen of the number, who were
directly concerned in the affair, have
been convicted and shot Forty others.
among them an American named Tribo-
let, have been imprisoned. The entire
oand OF robbers who have infested that
region have now all been shot or are
under arrest.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
CHEROKEE BILL" TO BE HANGED.

Three Weeks Later Six Will Die on the
Same Scafold.
Fort Smith, Ark, Aug. 13.-"Chero-
kee Bill was sentenced yesterday by
Judge Parker to be hanged September
!O. He Is now under two sentences of
death. The Supreme Court has STAYED
the former sentence for investigation.
Three weeks later, from the same
scaffold, at single drop, Mrs. Kitten
ring, George Washington, Richard Cal
houn, John Allison Eli Lucas and
Frank Carver are to be hanged for muir
der.
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DWYER AT HOME AGAIN.
He Says Croker and He Hive Been Well
Treated Abroad.

New York, Aug. 13-Michael F
Dwyer arrived this morning on the
steamship Fulda. It is believed he viii
go to Europe again early in the fall
Mr.. Dwyer said that Mr.. Croker would
leave the other side in about month
and would arrive here about the middle
of September. Mr.. Dwyer said that he
and Mr.. Croker had been treated with
great consideration by everyone, while
in England, and taking into account
the condition of their horses he thought
they had done very we'll
He also said that the English horses,
owners and turfmen are anxious to
have American competitors on the
English tracks
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF BY CARS.
Young Polander Falls Under the Wheels OF
a Train at Mohawk.

Schenectady, Aug. 1s.-John Mu-
lasky, a Polish boy, residing on
Foster avenue, attempted to board
freight train at Mohawk In
so doing he missed his footing ard was
thrown under the train. Both legs were
cut Off, the left one below and the right
one above the knee.
The boy retained his consciousness
and told his name and residence. He
was taken to the Ellis Hospital, where
his wounds were dressed. He is twelve
years old. It is said that he stands
fair chance Of recovery.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
STUTTGART DIsABLEs A BARK.

North German Lloyd Steamer Brings the
Vessel into Port.
New York, Aug. 1.-THE North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Stuttgart arrived
this morning with the bark Eleanor N.
Williams in tow. The steamship ran
INTO the bark twenty-five miles off Da-
Wis South Shoal Lightship during q
dense fog yesterday morning.
The force Of the collision was such
that the bark's stern was cut entirely
off. Her wheel was also carried away.
The Stnttoo~- -------7 t1, any
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
Pettengu Dies i'm Washington

washington, Aug. l4-E G: Petten-
-, naive of New York, for seven
F sa, q years chief of the State war claims
ard horse claims division of the Treas,
' ury Department. died here to-day aeeo
eiStv-seyen.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
An Electric Submarine Torpedo,

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 13.-Charles F.
McDermott is perfecting an electric
submarine torpedo, the invention OF Dr.
Cross, Of Chicago, which. he says, VIII
ultimately put an end to marine war
fare.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
Two Men killed nv an FxD.oston

Centreville, O., Aug. 13.-The explo-
sion Of a thresher boiler last evening
on farm killed j. Carter, the owner OF
the outfit. Three other men were in
NFad, two fatally.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
n.e.n,,er r.ylor q ct. Five Years.

Pierre, S. D., Aug. A.-Ex-state
treasurer Taylor, who defaulted last
January, was called by Judge Duffy'
in court to-day The Judge gave him
tbt. limit of the law. five years at hard
1ohor at Sioux Falls Penitentiary.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17
T..hintz. the Publisher, Dead.

Leipsic, Aug, A..Baron B .s1 n, =
:, a. of Creek and Latin classics. he,
Isl - creek Bibles and continental
55ftions Of British authors. IS dead
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

Lucien Napoleon Bonaparte Wyse.
son Of Sir Thomas Wyse and of Prin-
cess Letitia Bonaparte, was born in
Paris In 1916. He was an officer of the
French Navy and distinguished ex-
plorer of Central America when yet
young man.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE re-
mains of Justice Howell E. jackson
We're laid to rest in a private family
cemetery at Belle Meade Stock Farm
yesterday Chief Justice Fuller and
Justice Brewer were the only members
Of the Supreme Court who were pres
tnt
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

W S. Gilbert, of Gilbert & sulliva,
fame, will come to New York soon t,
superintend the production of His Elk
cellency."
M. Got. who has recently retired from
the Coincide Franchise, receives a sun
Of about $4,000, besides a pension OF
$4,000 year for life
Long before George Meredith com.
n1anded fame as a novelist he was
editor Of the Ipswich Journal. This was
in the late SOS or early SOS.
:. H. Tucker, the conductor who ran
tn first train between Boston and
Worcester, Mass, on July 4, 1885, is still
LIVING at his home, Meirose, Mass
Iieprla, the rebel leader, who has beer
eleced president Of Peru, is a hand
SOM man, tall, erect and we'll propor-
tiord. His hair is slightly tinged with
| graz
Cunt Tolstoi is an enthusiastic
biGlist and has joined the Moscow
| Cying club, which numbers among its
mabers many locally famous "scorch.
| erS
| Wernor Morton can pitch a decent
! cue at baseball and manage rather
| fry horses and is fine bowler. With
g. and rod he has always been ex-
Pc
he car, it is reported, is paying par
THAR attention to the Armenian cues
til The Russian bear finds it Difficult:
tosist the temptation to knock tn,
! sting" out of Turkey.
heaviest bicyclist in Indiana is
Hy D. Shelby. He is over six feei
taand weighs 3s6 pounds when il.
cotton. He rides a twenty-foui
pd wheel with hard rubber tires.
ancestors on both sides of Pro
fe: Horation William Parker of
Yaave been Americans for 200 years.
Ihmmencement ode which he wrote
: foale this year is his forty-seconC
nrared work.
Bush was the only physician who
sisthe Declaration of Independence
Elt years ago a fund to erect 2
mdent to his memory was starte,
in shington. Only s3,094.39 has bee!
cor ted of the $4,000 needed.
4 GAllen is engaged in dramatizfnE
:, hisessful novel, THE Woman VIII
;. DID company with a theatrical col
n lapr. Dyee Scott. The book is
, moi its fourteenth edition in Eng. |
. lard has also had very large sale
: in Mca.
: Scr Henderson is said to be one
of est living authorities on prairit |
d anies and his collection Of Tnd;ar |
5, rejHclaimed to be one of the fines.
s. in ountry. His home in Omaha is |
ST filth rare and curious work Of the |
d adde's.
q Eumseh Sherman, youngest son
a of lie General William T. Sherman
lie is Is to secure the nomination fo1
D. tn nbly in the new twenty-fftt
r. dist New York. He has interest d
NJ GeWager swayne in his ambition.
T. MfTnan is a lawyer, with an Office
ia in sstreet. He lives at 1875 East |
o. Tvseventh street. He is about 81
yel IL.
M nm
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V.
DEATH OF 4 BONAPARTE.
Il 80
-.

Lucien Napoleon Bonaparte wyse, the
c Engineer, Passes Away.
Paris, Aug. 13-Lucien NAPOLEON
Bonaparte Wyse, the celebrated Frenc h
engineer and explorer, died here yester-
day
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-17

WI wn'cn the Umbna carries s262, 800 and
OF gold for the week were s.. o4s. 100