The sun., 1903-08-16


Thomas grasped all the hands that came
within reach and the next day he received
this letter:
had the pleasure of shaking your hand
to-day in little side street near tine Battery
to the Produce Exchange, and tell YOU
old man. IL WAS a gool democratic, friendly
handshalse. II is not because you, are
nor that YOU are n good fellow. but because
you are all these. and II good democratic
fellow. willing to extend the right hand OF
fellowship to any man, that ! admire YOU.
and that others must admire you.
All | want Is chance to see you get fair
play at the races
At luncheon all Sir 1homns's eiGs meet
him, but shop is never telked I the teblc.
Friends lunch with him nearly every day.
Then in the afternoon lheic Is moie work
for ell.
Tea is served on deck in the cfternoon,
and Sir Thomas is fond Of hLNing flients
with him at this time. One afternoon
recently he he'd John Arbuckle and John
c. Calhoun with him. With Mr., Albuckle
he talkei about the poor and whit could
be done TO make things better for them.
He was much interested in the excuI sions
that Mr.. Arbuckle CrrGnges for the roor,
Just before the men quit work Tor the
day, Sir Thomas makes another tour of
inspection and scts just what hrs been &C.
complished since he nccc his morning
NlSt tEtn tnelt II Il HlloTl Itst NIlh
dinner, and cfter dinner plcns of cGmp;ign
ave discussed with the cpptains, Mr. File,
the doctor, who keeps oil The records,
end with all who are on thefyGcht. The
only relaxation Sir Thomas will take until
after the races comes in the evening. He
Las been entertained by some yechtsmen,
nd has elwGys enjoyed himself immensely.
After these entertainments he is busy until
o'clock in the morning attending to more
details, end then to bod,
COST OF CUP HUNTING.
Few persons have an idea what lifting
the Cup mems in money. Each Of Sir
Thomas's efforts hes cost him more than
half a million dollars. This time his ex-
penses are more than they have been in
former years, because he has kept two
racing boats in commission.
The new Shamrock probably cost 10 build
about s2O0,OOO. She has five suits Of spils,
and these cost SIC, 900 each, so that with her
sails her cost ia $500 900. Extra spers have
been needed, more rigging has been used
than was first put on the yacht and many
other minor expenses have probably brought
the cost OF the bort up TO Si50,O00.
Shamrock / had new sails and she used
some thet were made for Shamrock III two
years ago These had to be recut to fit
the older bost With now rigging and
cleaning and painting. it is probable that
the trial boat has cost $50, 600.
There are forty-fve men on each of these
racing boats The captains salaries are
s4,5OO each, the officers, 50, 900, and forty
men on each boat draw about $50 a month
apiece. They have been engaged for six
months, so their total wages will amount
TO SA,i0O. In addition to their wages,
Sir Thomas pays each ma bonus OF SIS
for giving up the Yachting season on the
other side and coming across the ocean.
This Is in lieu of prize money. II the Sham
rock wins, it will be much more. This
bonus will amount TO S8, 600 On the Erin
the crew costs about Sl7 800 and on the
Cruiser and the smaller boat about 5000
This makes the total cost Of men for the six
months $50, 400
1t costs quite ice sum to feed 2O5 men
each day. IL is fair to estimate this item
at so cents day for each man. SO tnat the
total food bill will be about $4,000.
The yachts will occupy the dry dock al
together twenty-five days, This costs
$3.50 day, making the total So 800. There
are many other charges in connection with
the dry dock. Men have been hired to
paint the yachts, others have been en-
ployed to make changes and repairs Sails
and spars have been stored and lighters
and derricks have been used to step and
unstep the masts, 1t is said that $4,000
will about cover the expenses at the dry
dock
When it was decided to bring the Sham
rock l. across it was found necessary to
have an extra convoy. The Erin could
not do the work of the two racers. Sir
Thomas bought the tug Cruiser for about
S75 900. Here he has chartered a barge
and houseboat, and engaged an exCur-
sion steamer to take his guests down to
zee the races. All this will add s2O,0 900
TO his expenses
This makes the total cost of trying 10 lift
the Cup, 1888 900, and not cent has been
charged upto entertainment. During the
races the Erin will be crowded every dav
Ever since the yachts arrived here there have
been parties of friends aboard and many
guests have been brought from the other
side TO live on the Erin. II is fair to say
that Sir Thomas's bills will total 100000.
When asked about the expense recently,
Sir Thomas said
Il really don't know what the cost is.
Perhaps If did I might not keep it up
don't want to know. All | want is TO
win the Cup and that | mean to do if it is
possible
Il don't want to win by any Huke. though
want the races to- be sailed 40 that each
boat is equally favored in the way Of wind
and weather, and ! want the better boat
to win. I think that # win | shall get
reception that will be Just as cordiai and
hearty as If tho American boa finishes
first. The American people love fair play,
and IL the American boat is beaten
they are fair enough and liberal enough
to acknowledge the defeat and make no
excuses.
HE NEVER CARRIES MONEY.
Ii is a strange fact that this man. who
is spending hundreds of thousands OF
dollars to try to win the Americas Cup.
never has a cent in his pocket One day
last week he was talking to man in the
Erie Basin. He turned to a friend and
asked for IS, When he got it he slipped
it into the hand Of the man and then
went aboard to get bill and refund the
loan. When in the city he is always ac-
by his secretary or financial
and defray Sir Thomass bills, even to
car fare.
Some time ago Sir Thomas was wolking
along Regent street in London with his
secretary, John Wostwood.
1T is very hot and | am very thirsty,
Mr., Westwood," said he won't you buy
me cup of tea?"
II was Just about to suggest that re-
piled Mr. Westwood. and they turned into
Blanchard's. Mr. Westwood had a big
roll Of English bank notes, and when he
pulled them out TO pny the check Sir
Thomas looked at it and asked: as that
yours or OURS Mr. Wostwood?"
"Ours. Sir Thomas" was the reply.
That's very nice, remarked the baronet
Then we can have more to drink,
THE Upton BABIES.
Sir Thomas has been notified that I7O
children have been named for him since
he arrived here two months ago. In each
case where he thought it was not done for
The sake OF trying TO get some present he
las sent the child little remembrance.
The Bar0net is full Of blarney and is
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