Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-09

made which is in the Ratsey office to th''
day.
When the America came back to hei
anchorage at 2 o'clock, Sir Thomas sig
nailed for his launch. and came over Z
The Associated Press yacht wanda
After greeting those on board, Si'
Thomas first words were: Isn't 1t sinSu
lar that we always get strong breeze
after race day.?
The owner Of the Shamrock when seer
later by an Associated Press representa-
tive on board his steam yacht Erin, said
he would like to have a strong breeze loi
the contest, Tuesday. so that the two
boats could finish a race, for II they did
not do so pretty soon, he would have 70
build a house on Sandy Hook. He men
toned a dispatch he had received from
St. Johns, n. F., begging him to come
down there and sail the races, where
there is plenty of wind and lots OF
water"
Sir Thomas said the crew OF his
Yacht were as happy as larks and that
they were eager to have try at the
Columbia in a stiff breeze, for they
were more confident than ever of win
how speedy the Shamrock was in light
air.
4 despatch came to Sir Thomas Lip
ION. this afternoon, from weather
Forecaster Williams of the bureau i'll
Washington, announcing that heavy
northeast gale was moving slowly W
tha coast from off North Carolina and
that il would be dangerous for small
boats.
Living under the lee of Sandy Hook,
the two racing yachts We're well pro-
tocted from the heavy sea, running
outside. but still Sir Thomas deemed
i, advisable 10 take precautions. His
first move was 10 run over 10 the COL
umbia and notify capt. Barr of the
warming that he had received from
Washington. He also placed tug al
Rarr's disposal. II he cared u tow up
the harbor out Of danger, for the Irish
knight does not want anything 10 nap
pen to the cup defender any more than
he does mis- own boat. Then he came
back 10 the Erin and instructed Capt
Matthews To keep steam up All night TN
case W emergency H. also ordered
everything made snug On the Sham
rock Tor the night.
The courtesy Of Sir Thomas IN notify
ing Capt Barr of ;he approaching storm
ANA Offering him the use of ore pf thc
two tugs NV ma ~ thr Horseshoe. wlI
commend Itself t1 all yach,smen. II re
vcals once more what has marked n.
acts since coming 90 America. that h. is
a thorough sportsman and generous
10 want t3 SAM" said sir Thomas. ia
closing. "thaf / shall rut IeIt. Sandy
Hook until | either Win ny lose thc Guy.
That IS what came here for and ] shll
make it my only business. I hope for
good stIr breeze. next Tuesday so thai
THU boats can make race ot n. ami may
tina hrst boat win Thu Shamrock
owner then returned W. thr America au
Joined MIR Ames ana his party Al Iuuyu.
admiral Dewey will not be- able to soc
race from the Erin. lie has s.,
many engagements that hc Hrds il i'm
possible tu ~ present ana ~1 .eItgraphe
sir Thomas today.
With the Royal Ulster Yacht clubs
lcuaunt swapping at her masthead. AMI
Tho blue ensign Of that club az her stern
staff, the challenging yacht Shamrock
pulled harl at her mooring buoy in thv
Horseshoe. this afternoon. ffr pipin-
northeast breeze was whist,iRE through
her rigging and there was promise of
more wind in the threatening clouds
Walking the deck was blue uniformed
sailor. whose duty il was to Keep watch
over his precious charge.
one board the Erin Capt. Matthews
4f
the Shamrock. from Shippers Hogarth
and Wringe, who have proven conciu-
sively their skill at handling the tiller
and trimming sheets-dOwn to thc
youngest sailor were in fine frttle ana
more confident than ever that the green
sloop. which they have all learned 10
love and admire. will win the Americas
cup for Sir Thomas Lipton.
Barring accidents, absolutely no
change will be made in the challenger.
she is now in the pink Of condition ana
stands ready to win or lose upon her
merits. Her running gear has been
overhauled. and it is said
cannot be improved upon, while her
sails are simply perfection. Sails alone
never won a yacht race but where the
yachts are so evenly matched as they
are in this case il may mean the extra
feather which tips the scales in the
ShamrOcks favor
Be this as it may. the crew Of the
grccn challenger are eagerly looking FOR
ward TO the next race, praying for Il
breeze that will afford true test of thu
speed of the yachts. II such day is
granted. and the Shamrock sails to win.
they will be the most surprised sailor
lads that ever swung on a halyard or
recfed sail.
In the meantime they are philosophi
cally taking matters in the best Of spirits
and no one can say as yet that their con
idence in the beautiful Irish yacht Il
misplaced.
Edgar L.. II months old. owned by
Edgar L. Thompson, West Auburn.
sire of Barrymore by Darlington. he by
Marksman by Rineman. He is an in
bred Morgan all through. Barrymore
having been bred five times direct !
to Sherman Morgan. The dam Of this |
colt is Miller Maid by Fred Lester. he |
by Telephone. dam Hughetta by Rid
ley's Knox. Hughetta won a race !
over the Lewiston track in 2.26 |
Miller Maids dam was Lady Garfield |