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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
BETHEL'S TROUBLE BESET
ELECTRIC RAILWAY
Hearing Oh the Petition for Its sale 10
Realize on Recsiver's Certifcates-Cost
S3I1. OOO-Some Notes of Its utsrory

Hearing Oh the Petition for Its sale TO
Realize on Rec.iver's Csrtifcatss-Cost
s3I1.OOO-Some Noes OF Its History.
Judge Wheeler at the Brooks House
gave another heariug, Wednesday. post
pored from Tuesday. on that much Iiti-
gated case of the White River Valley
electric railroad, line of - miles run.
ing from Bethel to Rochester The
hearing for which testimony was taken
Monday before a F Schwenk as exam
liner as stated Tuesday, was on the petit
| tion Of Samuel Williams of Brooklinp.
Mass, for the sale Of which has been in
the hands of a receiver for nearly two
wears. The petition is based upon the
| fact that Williams has advanced ID the
receivers in various WAYS and to the
| contractors over $4,000, which has
been used for the binding of the road.
| The bulldog of the road was begun
about three years ago BY a company or
gained for that purpose, which had Sc
cured a charter from the state Legsla-
tGre. Being unable to complete. the
road with the funds viii; h the company
was able to raise. receiver was APP
pointed by Judge Wheeler. after heavy
obligations had been Incurred. The r.
ceiver asked for an order for issuing
RECEIVERS certif 'ates. which was grant.
ed. Being u1able to complete the road
with the money raised from the sale of
the first series, Il second series was is
sued. The contract for the building
was taken by Charles + Bbber of Bos-
ton, who secured his money largely
from Samuel Williams. Williams receiv-
ing as security the receivers certifi.
Gates. which Bihber took for the build
ing of the road. Bibber failed to COM
plete the contract so as to command the
payment of certain subsidies. and vii.
liams was obliged TO expend considera-
Die more in putting the road into shape
before Dec 81. 1900, so that he would |
have right to these subsidies. Recent
ly he brought this petition for the sale
OF the road. in order that he might re-
alize something. Waterman & Martin |
for Williams. Chas NJ Bruce
Of Maiden. Mass. for the receiver. A III
WellmaD of Boston. for Jose Parker &
Go. and Frank Plumley Of Nnrthfielr,
Tor Ward & Douglas, intervening cred
tors.
The evidence in the case shows tba,
{ has cost S3l7, 900 to build il. and il i
lot yet in iirs.-class working order.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

Harry Fallerton has purchased thu
blacksmith shop of K A Batchelder OF
Springfield and will take possession
August l..
The Congregational Sunday school
had picnic at BARRIERS park Wednes.
day.
The repairs in Union hall are bearing
completion and new drop curtain and
some scenery has been painted by Prof
& h Newton.
The diocese Of Vermont has accepted
an invitation to hold the next diocesan
convention with Emmanuel church here
next June.
Fire broke out in the tenement
occupied by Patsy Baldasaro over his
fruit store in the old Brown block on
Canal street Wednesday afternoon. The
cause of the fire is not known hut its
rapid spread is due to the presence of
gasoline.
John W Flint has presented a new
alter rail to the lmm4nuel church in
memory of his mother, Mrs Amir
S!ictney Flint.
FL Perry has entered the firm Of
Rahcock Il Coy taking portion of Mr.
Coy's interest.
The knight Templers field day is to
be held at keene during the first wei k
10 October.
1t is the Burlington News that gots
of this: An amateur photographer
camped down in froat of Hettv
Green's cottage at Bellows Falls thu
other day, md prepared for bust
ness. She saw him. slipped out of
the back door, ran through the gar
der, climbed an ti2ht-foot fence. and
hunted an off -er of the law. Then
the man WITH the camera vas ordered
to nOVe on, -
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
SUPPOSED DEAD MEN ALIVE
Three Men Believed to Have Re-,
Drowned In 1895 Seen in New YnrL


Drowned In 1895 Seen In New York
Word has been received by Steph4,
Myers Of Burlington that hls brn,ht.
Edward Myers, who was believed N
have heen drowned in Lake Chsmplsn
in 1896, is alive and well and il in New
York city where he was seen wee.
ago. The circumstances surrounding
the disappearance of Myers were pecuI.
lar. On Sunday. May II, he With vii.
liam Fenton and Charles Steady LEFT &c.
dar Beach where they were in the en-.
plOy Of W J Van Patten, and went n
Essex, y y. In the evening they start.
ed to return, but gale was blowing
and the next morning an overturned
boat was found but no trace Of the
men could be discovered. \ thorough
search was instituted but the water
where the men were supposed 10 have
been drowned is very deep and al.
though several persons have los, heir
lives there few bodies have ever been
recovered.
The search was abandoned after sew.
eral days but later hat was found
that was identified as the one worn
by Myers. Several spots that were
said to he blood stained the bat Nv.
ers had with him SO and wa;ch. bG-
how much the other men had was I'd.
known. From the day the men were
lost uotil this week nothing has been
heard from them aud their families
and friends long ago gave them up.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
The Boston & Mains-Westminster Hear

There was hearing. Yesterday,
before o f Buttertield, J W Mellen
dy ard A p Ranney, Commissi oners APP
pointed by the supreme court, to lay out a
new highway In place of that portion of
the highway between Bellows Falls and
Westminster taken by the railroad for its
double track extension. An arrange
meut was entered into between the COM
psny and the selectmen for the build
ing of the highway, but this
was opposed by the property own erS.
The hearing was adjourned until
August 10. Waterman & Martin appear
ed for the railroad and Lawyers John
Young of Ne Uport. & c Fits of Brat
tleboro, c H Williams and L A Albee
of Bellows Falls for property holders.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES
THE CONSTITUTION
Again Defeats the Columbia I'm Light
weather.

weather.
New London, CT. July 2i,-ln ii0f
southwest breeze over the 80 mile coufst
from New Haven brrakwater to Sarahs
ledge at the mouth of New London har-
Dor the Constitution once again showed
what superb racing craft she is in
light weather and smooth water. She
beat the Columbia yesterday boat for
boat S minutes q seconds, fairly and
squarely. ;,
The Constitution finished a good mile
in the lead, having gone the 80 miles in
hours. 81 minutes, Il seconds. while
the Columbia took 4 40 80 to go over the
same distance. This WAS remarkably
fast when the comparative lightntss OF
the breeze is taken into considers
ton and also that the tide was against
them over the greater part OF the course.
Nachtmen are now convinced that the
Constitution Il faster than the Columbia
on every point or sailing in light wealth
err. but in a heavy blow and rough and
tumble sea many believe that the Col
umbia will prove the epeeder.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
A FATAL FIRE.
Woman Killed In Massachusetts Blaze
ana Several Men Injured

| North Attleboro. Mass, July a5.-A fire
Stanley 20 yeare old. member of a prom /.
nent family, and the injury OF d number Of
Others occurred this afternoon In Broad
street three-story building in which were
located several business concerns. The los.
abont 81 900 is covered by insurance.
Thou as q Froth ingham and William Smith
OF rockingham n co who were cut off by
the fire. were forced TO leap from the third
story window. Mr. Frothinghams wrist and
nose were broken. his body lacerated and /,
feared he sustained internal injuries.
There were 100 persons in the building
Miss Stanley left the building and went back
to place the books in the safe. She walkel
out OF an open door on the second floor and
fell TO the ground. Her clothin. and fen
were still burning and she lied tonight from
her injuries.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

W F Pierce sold his farm at auction
Mr. Post of Brooklyn being the putchas-
er at SLIGO 1t is one of the finest places
in town and bargain at the price. The
attendance was large. the bidding lively
and the auctiOner, G P Gibson at his
best. large amount of household
goods were sold. The family will
remain for some weeks before going TO
\ new home.
f A Satford's horse was badly Injured
by rearing and falling backwards break
ing the shafts.
Mr. Harris made big catch of black
bass at Lake Spotiord Il few days ago.
Mrs Rose Webster is visiting her
relatives herc.-MIs Howes has another
severe attack of illness. Miss Minnie
Cressey recently made her parents. Mr.
and Mrs CIV Cressey flying VISIT
after being in Msnkato. MIN, for over
two years with her uncle and aunt. Mr.
and Mrs Marsh. Tue party are expected
TO be here later for a visit.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
WATER CARNIVAL
AT PINE GROVE STRINGS.
Last Evsning-A Succession of Beautiful
scenes for the Delight OF quests and the

| Public.
The Water Carnival aud illumira.
tion at Pine Grove Springs last even
ing WAS u thing Of beauty that will
remain a JOY forever in the memory Of
the large crowd who saw it, There
we're ii boats 10 line ard tue chief
feature was the repfeser tatiOn of the
old fashio ed stern wheel river steamer,
made up OF four boats abreast, with
large form on top, reeplendent with
japanese larterns and the revoivlug
wheel especially brilliant. II was
exhibited by Baten Bros Of Boston
and took the first prize, an imported
and given hy the house.
The second prize, a hard painted
putch hoal. WAS won by Ross Parker
of Brooklyn. win a representation Of
a Chinese s-eno in costume
\ unique decoration was that Of DO.
seph White and Vim ShHttuuk Of
Brooklyn, Chinese ppgoda.
Pretty and touching was the "Old
Oakan Bucket' ty the Blandy family
of Btooklyn.
An Indian scere representing a cou-
nle of braves fishing was given by Prof
Crowpll aud friend of Cleveland, O.
There were three canoes, very pref.
tily decorated, by Geo II Clapp and
others of frattleboro.
Besides was gypsy camp scene
and Mighty pretty by Hr
kulkee ard family.
The Eaglewood, the largest launch
IN the Lake, also did her part hand.
SON civ
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
ANOTHER HORROR
IN ADDISON COUNTY,
EAST GRANVILLE WOMAN Is
ACCUSED OF INFASTICIDE.
Claimed That She Killed Her Son I'm med
lately Aner Btrth-WOman's Mother
Mortified the Health Officer.

claimed That She Killed Her Son Imm~d'
lately Amer Birth Oman's Mother
Notified the Health Officer.
Middlebury, July 25.-Addison county
has another sensation IN the murder
line States Attorney James ID DOno
way was summoned to the part OF Gran.
vile known as East Granville, Monday,
TO investigate a charge of infanti.ide.
The woman who is charged as being
the participant in the affair is one
Mary Dumas, unmarried. age about %
The child was born q male and a fully
developed one.
The examination of the child'S re-
mains disclosed that it was born alive
and that the abrasiOGs of the head and
fracture of the skull must have occurred
after living birth. 1t is claimed that
| the child was born at about : O'Clock in
the morning. and that no one was told
of it until about O'Clock the same
morning. When the mother of the suf
fering woman found her groabing and
inquired what the matter was she was
informed that the child was born but
was dead.
The old lady found the body Of the
infant wrapped up in a print cloth ard
SHf NJ OICt DOllHtu oillltl
bard, who went TO the house and found
things as described. The child had
been having violent hemorrhage from
the nostrils and WAS dead. The mother
then claimed that It was dead at birth.
Mr. Hubbard at once sent for DR. w ID
Huntington of Rochester who arrived
Monday morning and Immediately made
an examination.
Deputy Sheriff f V Iemenway was
notified by the doctor and be took the
remains Of the child to Granville village
for examination.
States Attorney Dcnoway was sent
for. arriving there Monday afternoon.
Drs Huntington, father and son, per-
formed an autopsy, discovering that |
the head showed exterior bruises and |
under the skull clotted blood. The |
lungs we're also extracted ard examined |
and showed that they were not those OF |
mn undeliyered .foetus but those OF a
child once alive. From the develop |
ments Mr. Donoway made out a complaint |
charging the woman with murder and |
she is 10 the custody of Deputy Sheriff |
Hemiuway at her home awaiting her
recovery so that she can be brought to
or have a hearing in Gran
villp
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
BIondin Appears In Bellows Falls.

A man giving his name as William
Bacon and who is thought by some tc
have been Blondin, the Chelmsford wife
murderer. came to town last week and
worked few days for John Patterson,
who runs the basin farm. In three days
he disappeared and was next heard from
in Springfield, after which he went TO
CharestoWn. He spoke of the Blondin
case both here aud at Springfield and be
thought it strange that Blondin had not
been caught.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
Shirt Waists.

New lot 25 cents to $2.4S.
Smith & Murray closed entire
balance of Sidenberg's derby
waists at so cents on the dollar.
Forbes & Wallace clio ed the
stock of fine grade white Grown
waists in about same way.
We have part of each lot here
to sell at the same price they are
being sold in Springfield. They
are fine grade Mulls, Tendon Cord
Weaves, Cheviots and imported
Madras, As cents to $2.4S.
Entire balance of our last sea-
sons $l.00 and 1925 waists now
put into the As cent lot.
Black Lawn Waists, lace work
effect, Sl.00. Fine tucked back
and front, S1.25.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS, NEWS
JAMES FULLER DIES OF WOUNDS.
Lesry Charged With Murdsr-The Prison
err and His Victim

Charles W Fuller. died at Pittstiea last even.
Ing at 800 O'Clock from the result of the
mnrderous assault made on b i'm at the PitI,-
hed pail last week Wednesday bv Daniel
Leary. prisoner IN the institution. A
warrant viii he at once served on Leary and
ne VIII be arraigned for murder. On hi, own
oule,sl9h ms assault was premediated. and
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

Ana - Himself Killed Mt LsavenwOrth,
Kan Two Dead and One Probably
Fatally Injured.

!
Michael Kelly, an insane man, shot
six people at the Office of the Robert
lumber company in the business district
of Leavenworth, Kan, Wednesday, kill
ing one, probably fatally wounding an
other and mo,eor less seriously wound
ing four others. He was himself final
ny killed by tnepolice. Kelly had lived
lin Icavenworth Tor wears, aud ut differ
ent times had engaged in minor bust
ness enterprises. tie was eccentric, and
during the presidential campaign of
1896 lost his mind entirely and had
been 10 an asylum, but was re-
leased about n year ago. Shorty after
noon he appeared at the Office and
without warning shot j Garrett, for
mer member OF the firm, as he sat at
his desk. Garrett fell to the floor, and
Kelly deliberately fired four more shots
into the PROSTATE form. Kelly then ran
TO the rear of the company's lumber
yard and reloaded his relover. Return
ing to the office he Ind DR. MCGEE
beading oyer Garrett. Kelly fired, the
bullet striking McGee in the spine.
Kelly, tlourishing his revolver, dashed
through the lumber yard, he met Ike
Healer, laborer, and shot him in the
hand few yards further on he en-.
countered Sergeant Dodge. One bullet
from Kely's revolver struck Dodge in
the neck, but not before the officer had
shot him in the shoulder. Kelly kept
running. but was confronted by Detec-
tive Mcdonald, who dropped him with
Il bullet in the reck. Dodge coming up
crushed kelly's skull with the weapon.
Kelly died at the station soon afterward
Garrett died an bour after being taken
to the hospital. DR. McGte is still suf-
fering seriously, and it is believed he
cannot recover Dodge's wound is not
considered fatal. The wounds of the
others are slight.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

The people here were shocked to hear
Of the sudden death of Elliot Allen
Tuesday. He was Il nice man and will
be missed here an well as ia his own
town.
Bert Bracket of Wilmington recently
visited his parents, MIR ana Mrs George
Bruck tt.-Ernest Thomas is out again
after siege with the measles.-Mrs
Chas Ward and baby of Salem, Mass.
are at her sisters, Mrs S ARichmoud s,
for a fen days stay.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

The Weston base ball team defeat.
ed the Grafton team Saturday with a
score of 81 to IG.
j ii Taylor and F W Bolster are at
tending court in Woodstock. w C
Wnitnry and wife of Melrose are at j
n Yates. Mr. and Mrs Samuel Ball
of Cambridgeport, Mass. visited at II
A Hammin' last week. Mr. and Mrs
Geo Robbins of Maukota. MINI. were
at ii Richardson's 1uesd4,. Mr.
ana Mrs Z y Davis and Lois Davis
OF Providence, K |, are guests at f p
Blodgett'S.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
CTATE OF yERMoNrl rhe prnh.,e -,

CTATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
~ MARLBORO, S. \ for said District.
20 ~ persons Interested IN the estate of
NEWMAN ALLEN. late of Newfane. in sata
District, GRrrrISG.
You are hereby notified that this Court VIII
n CuS upon the allowance of the account Of
.lonn Gale, Administrator upon the Estate Of
newman Allen. late of Newfane, in said district
deceased, and decree distribution thereof 10 the
persons entitled thereto, at the session thereof
TO be held at the Probate ONCE in Pra,tlehoro.
~ Sai1 District, on the 9th day of jug. A. d
1901. when and where you NAV be heard in thes
premises II you see cause
lVV-5tr A. r. SCHwESk, Register
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
40 cents apiece
w sh Skirts.

White P X 9j cents to $500
Linens, $3.50 to $3.50. Some
of these are very nicely made
with linen open stitch and linen
embroidered bands. Duck skirts
in black blue and white grounds
with polka dot or stripes, IS cents
$50, sl.95 and 1925. Striped
Novelty skirts, 40 cents.
Grass cloth skirts-just about
good enough to pick berries in
20 cents apiece.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
Newfane.


About 800 attended the play OF
"Cncl4 Toms Cabin "Wednesday
evening.
E g Benedict s expected here for
New York the LIST Of August. Col NJ
n Twitchell, u S Consul at Kings
ton, Can, and his son are registered
at the Newf4ne house -Uharles Stew.
art end ID p Dewitt of Brattleboro
were in town this week. Miss De
Witt from Elyria. n Y, is the guest of
Mr. and Mrs u Dewitt. Willie Hal
lou is on his way home from Klon
dixie. Frank Wellman is moving his
saw mill near the railroad track so
that the lumber now can be lladed
onto the cars from the mill. Mr. and
Mrs Charles Newton left here Wednes-
day for their bone in Orlando, Fla.
Miss Sadie Underwood, Misj Abbie
kenney, A S Underwood, L 5 Higgins
and Claude Maher and several more
f!om Wllliamsville have gone to Sun
sat lake for Il weeks outing H A
Perkins Of White River Junction and
+ f barber of Townshend we're in
town this week asserting and shipping
wool. DIR NJ l. Bruce OF Brattleboro
vas in town Tuesday. Miss Annie
kilburn Of Chesterfield, N II, spent
few days this week with her cousin, n
A Kilburn. Cal John HUT of Brat
tleboro was here for a day or two
this week on business. The railrrad
commissioners passed through New
fare Tuesday by special train. MIR
Davis of New York and Miss Wheeler
of Wsrdshoro spent Tuesday in town
Mrs Fred Pierce of Westm inster is
visiting at her fathers.
Ford real estate auction in Towns
herd, Wednesday, July 3lst. Full ad
vertisement on page /.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
-
DEWEY AT THE HEAD.

Kimberly and Benhan aud Other Mem
bers OF Court to setti. SchIey Dis
put.-"itl Convene Probably In Sep
ember
Washington, Jnly 2J.-Secretary
Long anro uneed this morning thst he
has selected Admiral Desey aud Rear
Admirals Kimberly and Benham "a the
members of the Schley court of inquiry.
His precept to the cOnrt is rot yet pub
lishei.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

Man Acquitted of One Charge Pleads
Guiity TO Another.
Woodstock, July 25.-Eugene S Bart.
lett was tried today in Windsor County
court on charge of beirg accessory to
the recent burglaries in Bethel ard was
acquitted by the jury. He pleaded guilty
to information charging him with receiv-
ing stolen goods and paid a fine of $50
and costs.
The jury in the Putnam assault case
from Barnard disagreed and WAS dis
charged.
Ia the matter Of the will OF Ann A
Case Of Hartland the will was disallow
al
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
MARRIAGtS.

In Worcester, Mas June -, Lorenzo Nc
Crillis and Mrs. Ida Reed, both OF Bratteboro.
In Boston, July .. H. Rodney toss and Mabel
+. Plummer of West Brauleboro.
In SaNtuns River, July Is, by Rev A. E. Foote
Harry Hardy of Enfield, \. H., and Hattie
Nichols of SaNtons River.
In Greenfield. July 20, bv Rev. y. Newton
Glazier. Frederick c. wilkinson of Bellows
Ia and Tnresea }, Murphy OF New York
In Stratton July 81, by Rev. .. H. Palmer,
Hoyt W. ClOugh and Miss Anna 4. Pratt
In Stratton, July 20 by Rev q. H Palmer, f.
L. Upton and Miss florina Sage. both OF WI.
mingtun.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26

Josie Garfield of New York il spending her
vacation here.-Nlrs Eta Nesper has return
ed TO Springfield after visit with friends in
town.-Mrs Billings of Slaitersyille, II /. i,
visiting Der son. Rev f y Billings Waiter
Parker has returned 10 Chicopee Miss
Lillian Thompson OF Boston is a guest at Fred
ihzeiie Mrs Fred Ward j. visiting her
parents IN William>ville.-Dr + + Arnold of
New York i with his family here for short
ri>it.-Mrs Mary Larabee returned Monday
from four weeks stay in Braii lebOro.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
NATIVE oFKUTLAND ARRESTED.
VIM Abar. n Recruiting Officer, Charg,
WIN NisapprOprIatimg Money

Rochester. \ Y July 24.--W illiam A bar one
OF the soldiers stationed at the recrutir-
office Of this city has been arrested on the
charge of appropriating to hi, own use govern.
ment money given TO MIN to 20 to Noun.
Morris and nansville and advert i>e the United
states recruiting service. He will probably
he sent TO Fort Porter at Buffalo for trial.
Abar is a native of Rutland. and has been in
the United states army service but three
months
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
Telsgrsphic Breyities.

Fire laid waste an area of sawmill
and residence property 10 Davenport,
la. last eeeuing equal to % ordinary
city blocks, causing loss of SEQ, 600
anu leaving 100 families homeless.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-26
THE COLUMBIA WINS
UNEXPECTED VICTORY.
Beats the Constitution Quite badly
New Defender Struck Twice In the
Race.


Race.
NeMport, Il |, July 2J'-The Colun
bia today in rafting thresh to wiud.
ward from New London to Newport
gave the Constitution q great and un.
expected beating, the CONSTITUTION Tin.
ishing Il good.thrd Of mile of hei
antagonist and defeated two minutes
and tive seconds. The victory was surpis-
ing tor race was sailed in weather thn Mt
as rule has just suited the Constitution
the wind never exceeding l2-knot
gate. 1t was not until Newport was
reached and the Constitution had been
shackled TO her moorings that an intel
iigent explanation of her rare good
drubbing could be given.
The Constitution following right in the
wake OF the Columbia,the leading zach
in the big sloop class, struck twice on a
ledge near the Race Rock lighthouse.