New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

a thunderstorm which gave the boys good.
loud send off The heavy rain had the effect OF
aattening the waves little, and as the start
was made the wind changed to the south, ana
long rolling swell came in from the lower bay
which az times hid the boats from the view OF
those in the launch which followed over the
course There was no attempt at keeping time.
as the starter had all he could do to save him.
self from having to swim back to the ship.
SPURTs OF NO AVAIL
The race itself was procession, the New
Workers taking the lead at the start and holdlhg
II with the exception Of few minutes to the
end Twice in the last mile the Ten from little
Swift and Ready" put on an extra squirt, put
without avail, for the dusky brown figure In the
stern of the fagships cutter simply swayed Tor
ward and back little faster, the broad backs
of the men who were timing their move
ments by his swung little quicker there was
lust bit more viciousness In the pull OF the
long sweeps through the foamy water, ana the
spurt of their rivals was as wasted preath' a
four-mile pull through waves such greeted the
crews Yesterday afternoon is a test or endurance
ard strength which not many landsmen could
stand. but the men OF the cruisers were we'll IN
hand when the race over and one or the
Nev-yorl<ers expressed a willingness TO get into
tho boat and null II over again II the other fell
lows wanted any more.
Tho hoat of the New-YOrk had been potleaded
FOR tho struggle while the cutter Of the Cincin-
natl was scraped and polished TO brightness
which even the breaking sea could not aim, ana
when the two specks became visible through the
storm more than mile away down the Mar
rows there was yell Of encouragement from
both the ships. which was well meant Out en-
tirelv ineffective. on they came. and as the
h,,o, boat was seen to be in the lead there was
go lang drawn-out roar from the throats OF the
man on the flagship and in a few minutes the
hills OF Staten Island were sending back the
chorus of shreks and bowls from the steam
siren Of the big ship which gave way through
excess Of enthusiasm. but was quickly repaired
ard started footing again, while the Montgom-
cry and Raleigh joined in the din with as mucn
enthusiasm as II their own crews were In the
nying boats. The passengers on ferryood'
which had made an excursion trip 70 the Meet
also helped swell the uproar. which never slack
cred until the toss of the New-fofkers oars
over the finish line at 451 o'clock told the story
that another button had been added to the string
Of victories won by the crew.
A "HURRAH" ON THE FLAGSHIP
On board the flagship discipline relaxed.
and as the men left the cutter and came up the
gangway all hands, including the officers, greeted
them In the hearty fashion Of sailor men. and
bear-like hugs and roar Of cheers made well
come home which had been we'll won. The men on
the ship. confident in their companions In the cut
ter had wagered all the money their opponents
could cover on the result, and IL was estimated
that over $4,000 changed hands. The crew OF
each ship had put up S240. and the stakes which
the men in the boats had up, Sl.o6o side. that
being the financial limit Of the Cincinnatps crew.
There was lump sum OF SI.Ooo on board the
flagship waiting for takers. but what was COW
cred was in the way OF outside bets Many or
the men OF the other ships had backed up their
opinions with cash. the officers had had little to
say on the quiet and even the Staten Island sa-
loonkeepers were not without financial interest in
the struggle.
WEATHER FAVORED THE LOSERS.
II was great victory for the flagship. and
while It was expected by majority Of those who
saw IL there was feeling OF sympathy for the
losers. They worked hard and faithfully. and
never stopped rowing until they crossed the line.
but they were hopelessy outcassed. and this Is
made all the apparent when II Is remem-
bered that the NETWORKS boat does not take
kindly 10 rough water and as far as weather
conditions went everything was in favor OF the
losing oarsmen The result o. the race will add
to the feeling in the fleet against the unbeaten
crew OF the flagship. and this feeling was mani
tested by the silence with which the crews Of the
Cincinnati Newark and Katahdn watched the
finish Every was on the alert but beyond
an occasional cry Of encouragement to the strug-
Cling rowers there was no noise 81, ..t.
An incident Of the race, which gave rise to the