Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-10

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fende- commenced going through the water
at a great rate.
The two yachts at about 1920 pm. went
about on the starboard tack Defender was
then working Valkprie and was only a
quarter Of a mile behind. She was clearly
outfooting her British rival.
The Defender Gnining.
At 1890 pm. Valkyrie was being held by
Defender in good shape, it seemed from
here, although the fog prevented accurate
observations. However, it did not seem as
if Valkyrie was getting away from De-
fender.
At about 12:45 pm. the Defender seemed
to start ahead again and reduce the gap
between herself and Valkyrie and her wind
ward work became really superb. She
pointed better than the British yacht and
footed faster, and it looked from here as
if she was steadily working to windward
and overhauling ValkyIie. In fact. 1t is
claimed that the American yacht was GER
tain from the gain she had made to round
the first mark ahead of her competitor.
By 1 o'clock Valkyrie had disappeared in
the fog and the Defender could be seen
from here.
Vnlkyrie First Rounds the Mark.
So far as can be made out here the
yachts rounded the first mark as follows:
HIN. s
Valkyrie Observation-Disclosures. IL IS Is
The turn, apparently, was made in
dense fog. and the times given are only
approximate.
The wind at the time of turning was in
creasing in strength, and blew at the rate
of from twelve to fifteen miles an hour,
kicking up little white caps between here
and the first mark. so that the yachts
seemed likely to have a good breeze with
which to sail the second leg, over which
they should make good time, and If the
wind holds out it appeared as if they ouId
firlsh before o'clock.
HIGHLANDS. September 10. 2:11 pm
Ihe excursion fleet is heading for the
hghtship. which seems to show that the
yachts have rounded the second mark
2:16 p.m.-One of the yachts had a lead of
over mile and it looks like Valkyrie.
The Second Mark.
MACKAY- BENNETT, September 10, @55
p.m.-The time Of the yachts in rounding
the second mark were:
H. NJ. S.
Valkyrie l 5S 10
Defender ....................2 . U1 As
LONG BRANCH, September TO- lis PM
The points of the topsails of the two yachts
are all that is to be seen here of the yachts,
which are nearly hidden by smoke and mist.
They ara gradually disappearing from view,
and will soon be lost to sight.
1:2o-Nothing can be seen of the yachts
from here
10. 1:27 p.m.-So far as can be seen here
both yachts are now running down before
the wind for the second mark.
ON BOARD MACKAY-BENNETT, Sep
tember 10. 1:34 p.m.-The boats are now on
second leg at IA pm, as viewed from this
N5r,f 10 hay hos fnI t,,a
leading boat, presumably Valkyrie, still
continues nearly half mile ahead.
HIGHLANDS September 10-1 :35.-A
part of the excursion fleet can be seen
making for the second mark with the
yachts, but the latter are hidden from view
in the fog.
HIGHLANDS, September 1O-145 pm
The fog has just lifted little, enabling the
watchers here to see the two yachts reach
ing down tc the second mark at a lively
rate, and with ballcen jibs set 1t is i'm
possible to distinguish between them at
this distance. but it is believed that Valky-
rfe is slightly ahead. A nice whole sail
breeze is sic wing.
ON BOARD THE MACKAY-BENNETT
September 10, 2:0S p.m.-Both boats are
visible, running for the second mark: but
they are not plain enough in view 10 enable
the watchers here to identify them.
FAR ROCKAWAY, September 10. 2:1O
pm.-What appears to be one of the yachts
is family visible through the haze. She
cannot be seen yet enough to be Iistin-
guished as either Nalkyrie or Defender.
Valkyrie Mile Ahead.
HIGHLANDS, September 10. 2:25 pm
valkyre about mile ahead of Defender and
about three miles from lightship.
2:3O p.m-Both boats can now be seen
from here, and there seems to be no doubt
that Valkyrie is leading by mile.
The excursion fleet has gathered around
the lightship, and Valkyrie is expected to
cross the line first. before o'clock.
2:3G p.m.-Valkyrie does not seem to in
crease her lead over the Defender, and the
excursion fleet is keeping back, so as to
give the American yacht a chance.
ON BOARD THE MACKAY-BENNETT
September 10, 2:36 p.m.-The yachts are
very close together; but Valkyrie is ahead.
The Luckenback has taken up her position
at the finish line.
Defender is pushing valkyrie hard, and
it is believed here that the American yacht
may win on time allowance.
HIGHLANDS, September 10, 2:41 p.m.-It
is estimated that the yachts have now
about three miles more to sail in order to
cross the finish line.
Although Valkyrie is ahead Defender is
lying well down to her work, and is CIV
ing the Britisher hot race to the finish
line.
ON BOARD OF THE MACKAY-BEN-
NETT, September 10, PAT p.m.-Valkyrie
has a clear lead of quarter of mile.
HIGHLANDS, September 10, PAT pm
The yachts are now within two miles of
the finish on the port tack, and are rum
ming through the water in a freshening
southerly breeze.
They have an entirely free course, ard
the excursion boats are keeping well to
leeward.
Valkyrie Finishes First.
ON BOARD THE MACKAY-BENNETT
September 1O.-Valkyrie finishes at 2:53:4
Valkyric Wins.
HIGHLANDS. September 10, 2:5S pm
Valkyrie wins by about two minutes II
seconds, elapsed time, unofficial.
The OMcial Time.
Vakyrie crossed the line Official time) at
Defender finished at 2:57.40.
Valkyrie was given an ovation by the as
sembled fleet of excursion boats and yachts
when she crossed the line.
A Mistaken RumOr.
A rumor to the effect that Mgr. Satolli
had established diplomatic relations be-