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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

hours.
Over a course from the Scotland
Lightship, to be laid out by the re-
gatta committee of the New York
Yacht Club. the Reliance and Shamrock
III will sail the first of their series of
races on Thursday next
Not until the official measurer of the
club has run his tape line over the
water-line of the Shamrock and the Re-
lance will there be anything like a
line on the two SO far as time allow
anee IS concerned
tncn ii viii be that the sharps will ba-
gill to figure the sail area of each. and
wherein lies the advantage of one over
the other, If there is any advantage in
the canvas-carrying qualities OF either
Upton is Pleased.
Thus far tie work of Shamrock has
been satisfactory TO Sir Thomas He is
loud in his praise Of the new challenger
He does not see how he can lose What
ever was TO be gained by experience in
former attempts TO lift the cup he be-
lieves has been embodied IN the building
OF the latest challenger, while the mis-
takes made in the ones OF the same name
that preceded II to this country have
been avoided in the building of the pres
ent boat
The races will begin Thursday and
will be over q course of thirty miles
The committee VIII lay out the courses
and announce whether they are TO lie
triangular or straight. The direction of
the wind viii determine the courses.
Best Three in Five
The contests will be sailed with one
day intervening, weather permitting
The best three in five. The second race
will be sailed on Saturday and the third
the Monday following The next on
Wednesday. and the fifth on Friday.
Postponements may alter this. as they
have in many matches for the cup.
The yachts Will be measured in the
Erie Basin on Wednesday. and towed
down the bay to the Hook on the fol-
lowing morning. Then will come the
tug of war. and after the first race it
will be seen what chance Sir Thomas
has for the cup
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The Crack Three-Year-Old
Showsthe Wayto Hermis,
Savable, and Heno, and
Lands $4,000 Stake by
Length and a Half.
James r. Keene's Colt
Delhi ROmps Away With
$4,000 Hopeful Stakes,
From a Good Field, High
ball, so to I, Second.

SARATOGA. N. Y, Aug 15.-Whitney's
grand three-year-old, Irish Lad won the
Champion Stakes. worth $4,000, today.
defeating Hernis, Heno, and Savable
Irish Lad went to the front at the start
and was never headed. winning by a
length and one-half from Hermis, and
beating Waterboys time for the same
distance by three-ffths of a second.
Heno was third, length and one-half
away.
The Hopeful Stakes, for two-year- olds,
valued at $4,000, was won by James r.
Keene's colt, Delhi. by length and one
half from Highball, who was so to 1 In
the books. Keene's Palmbearer was
third. twenty lengths behind HighbaH.
The distance was six furIongs. The
time, 1:13 is. equals the track record.
Lavator By Head.
The Beverwyck Stakes, over the full
steeplechase course, was won by the
favorite, Lavator, by head from Full
inmate. the second choice. Rockstrom
fell and his rider. G. Green, was badly
injured. Ohnet refused The weather
was charming, and the track faster than
at any time during the meeting. The
summaries:
First race-Handicap. for all ages;
seven furlongs. Monte Carlo 10 to /
and 70 l. won; Hurstbourne, Is to
and even, second; Sir VOORHEES,, ~ to 5
and to 0, third. Time. 1926 10.
Rigodon. Claude, Shotgun, Damon, Ro-
wena and Slidell. also ran.
Second race-Beyerwyck steeplechase.
1ull course. about two miles and one
half. Lavator, II to and even, won.
illuminate, l6 10 5 and to 3, second;
G Valdez, 16 TO and TO 8. third. Time,
Land of Clover. Semper Ira. Eophone.
Self Protection. Beau Ideal Woolgather-
er, Silver Twist. Ohnet and Rockstrom
also ran.
Keene Twice in the Money.
Third race-HopefuI Stakes; for two
year-olds: six furlongs. Delhi to ! and
to .. won; Highball, 30 to and Is to
1, second; Palmbearer, 4 to 1 and to
8, third. Time, lib 10. Stalwart, Re
lance. Crown Prince, Moharib, Adbell
Gay Lotharie, The Buck. Baseful and
Mercury also ran.
Fourth race-The Champion Stakes; one
and one-quarter miles. Irish Lad, even
and to 8. won; Hermis. to l and
even, second; Heno, 5 to l and to 3,
third. Time, 2:o5. Savable also ran.
Fifth race-Three-year-ol and up
ward; gentleman riders; selling; one
mile. Carbuncle, 4 to l and to 5, won:
True Blue, 20 TO l and to I, second;
Somerset. 20 to l and 6 to l. third.
Time. 1:43 80. Cottage Maid, Adele
Harding and Arrahgowan also ran.
Sixth race-Three-year- and up
ward; one and one-sixteenth miles on
turf; selling Stonewall, 20 to l and 10
!, won; Carroll D., 20 to l and to l.
second; Mosketo, Z to 1 and to 2, third
Time, 1850. St Sever, Nevermore, Al
bany Girl and Unterock also ran
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
POIOMAC'S JUNIORS
BEAT INTERMEDIATES
Regatta, a Family Affair, "
Proves Huge Success.
REDDInGToN'S FAST HALF
Local Races Excite Unusual Amount of
Enthusiasm Among Spectators
on Club House Porch.

In driving finish the Junior crew If
the Potomac Boat Club defeated the In
termediate crew over a mile course yes
q slight lead soon after the start, and
gradually increased it throughout the
race. crossing the line length and one
half ahead of the Intermediates.
The crews were evenly matched as to
weight. At the finish, tho intermediates
were rowing more smoothly, as could re
expected of more experienced oars, but
they lacked the snap and drive of the
younger crew.
Only two other rowing events were
pulled off during the regatta which was
strictly a club affair. They were the
single sculls, and a race between two
picked eight-oared crews. the Whites
and the Reds"
Canoes the Feature.
The canoe events, of which there were
three, proved a great success. and Il
source of much amusement to the guests
assembled on the porch of the boat
house Near the finish line was a crowd
of canoes and small boats.
In the single SOULS mile race, with
turn, Reddington had the race well in
hand from start TO finish. He rowed
the course we'll within himself and
finished about half a length ahead of
Wilson, who was the only other man
entered in the event
The Reds" and the Whites" fur
nished a good race. and it was only
in the last few hundred yards that the
whites" opened up the water between
the boats. winning by length and a
quarter.
How They Rowed.
The boats moved in the following
order:
Intermediate eight-Marean, l: Her
nan, 2; Bradley, 3; Maize, 4; Mcgowan.
8; Moses, s; Chase. Z; Mueller. stroke;
Moon. coxswain Junior eight-Ourand,
1: Bocock. 2; Thompson, 3; Bliss. 4;
Amiss. ); Foster, s; Foreman. Z; Ed
monston, stroke; Hannecke, coxswain.
The "Whites"-Stroke, Edmonston; Z,
Marean: S. mcgowan; 8. Bocock; i.
Bliss; 8, Lunsford; 2, Blue; bow. Our
and; coxswain. Moon.
The "Reds'-Stroke. Chase; Z. Hern-
don; 6 Moses: 3, Amiss; 4. Foster; 3,
Scott; 2. Bradley; bow. Columbus; cox
swain, Hannecke.
feature of the race between the IL
termediate and junior Fights was the
entry OF Reddington in his single about
half a mile from the finish. He gave an
exhibition of pretty sculling and finished
only few feet behind the interne-
dates.
The canoe events were won as follows
Single canoes-First, Whipple; second.
Whiting; third. Eberbach.
Double canoes-First, Marean and
Whiting; second, Fairbanks and Thomp-
son: third, Whipple and Eberbach.
Single canoes paddles, standing)-
First, Eberbach. second. Whiting
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THE MONEY WINNERS
IN THO-yEAR- old CLASS
AristOcracy Heads the List
With Only Two Races.
WORTH S47,42o TO OWNER
Peter Paul Wins Twelve Races, But
Purses Only Aggregate S7,I9o.
Get of 2o3 Stations.

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 15.-No less
than 425 two-year- olds have won races
this season up to and including Satur-
day. August s. according to statistics
compiled here. These 425 youngsters
have combined won a total Of 1856 races.
No less than 20 have won five races each.
As three races each, and SS two races
each, leaving the winners of single
race just out of the maiden class to
number 243 OF these 425 winners, 191
are colts, 1877 FLIES. and A geldings.
Peter Paul is still the leading race
winning two-year-old Of the season,
having captured II races, Sweetie with s
races being second. while Imboden and
Rainland tie for third place, each with
Z races
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{. {. ShAI HERS WILL TRY
FOR BONNER MEMORIAL
Pays $4,000 for Billy Buck
to Win $4,000 Stake.
LOYAL TO HARNESS HORSE
His Recent Purchase One of Most Con-
siStent Performers This Season.
Geers to Pilot Him.

E. e. Smathers, who Thursday paid
SIS ,OO0 for the trotter Billy Buck, 2:O7K.
by ST. Clair, dam by Cleveland, stated
yesterday that he had purchased the son
OF ST. Clair for the purpose of winning
the big $40, 0O0 Bonner Memorial Stake.
to be raced next week, during the Grand
Circuit meet at Brighton Beach. Mr..
Smathers said further that Ed Geers
would continue to train and drive the
horse.
Billy Buck has been one of the most
consistent horses racing this season. HIS
has not met defeat in any of his many
starts. That Mr.. Smathers had pur-
chased another high-priced trotter came
as a surprise to those people who we're
ready to claim him as a thoroughbred
owner after he bought McChesney last
spring.
One of the Regulars.
Since the trotting season opened on
the big tracks in the East, Mr.. Smathers
has been a regular attendant. Yester-
when his trotter Wentworth was
scoring for the word in the first heat
IF his race, the clever amateur reins-
man was sitting on the fence by the
judges stand watching closely every
move of his trainer, George Spear. The
bell ranp calling the horses back. and
Mr.. Smathers remarked: IF they had
got the word that time. George would
have had a great start"
Has your horse got a chance to VIM
was asked of the man who drove his
trotter. Lord Derby. a mile in 2:05% to
a wagon.
Il don't think he can win: you see. ii
is his first race. and we can't expect
very much OF him"
AS the field was scoring again for the
word. Mr.. Smathers remarked: Il do
hope he will go q nice race
Beats the Runners.
Just then Starter Frank Walker shout
ed. Got" and they were off. When the
heat was over and his horse had finished
third, after racing the better part of
the distance in second place. Mr.. Smath-
ers smiled his appreciation of the work
done by his horse.
This Is better sport than watching
the runners gaIlop. isn't it?" he was
asked
We'll. l like all kinds of sport and
the light harness horse has a hold on
me that I cannot break away from.
Thoroughbred horses can be raced when
the trotters have to remain in the barn,
so 1 can get sport from them when
can't from these horses
DO you intend TO do any driving in
the amateur events this Year,"
''Oh, yes. l Will start Derby in the
race for the Cleveland Cup. also In other
races. as well as other horses In my
stable enjoy the driving immensely.
and will do as much this season as have
in the past"
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Thief Took a Violin.

Our Welsbach Department is complete
GIG Izsh SC A Muddiman & Co--I204 C ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
EASTERN LEAGUE.

AT Toronto
First game-Toronto. 4; Montreal, B.
Second game-Toronto, 6; Montreal, 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Railway Brakeman Robbed.

William J. Moore, brakeman on the Penn
sylvania Railroad. last night reported 70 the
police that while he was asleep in a freight
car in the New jersey Avenue yards some one
relieved him of his pocketbook, containing $50.
Genuine SIS, So, and 81 Sample Shoes.
Three hundred styles at s2-s5. Keene's Shoe
Store, o0S G. Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Colored Girls Run Away.

The police are looking out for Bessie Goran
and Lucinda Gcran. negro girls sixteen years
west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
FIRST YACHT RACE TO
Be SAILED THURSDAY
Reliance Goes Dry Dock
for Tuning Up.
SHAMROCK III ALONGSIDE
Sir Thomas Upton Pleased With His
Challenger and Confident of Vic
tory-No Measurements Yet.

NEW YORK. Aug 15.-The cup de-
fender Reliance went into dry dock at
Erie Basin, today. preparatory to the
international yacht races, which begin
next Thursday.
Her competitor, Shamrock III, is iy-
ing alongside, having another coat Of
enamel put Oh her. She will be ready
for the measurer in about forty-eight
hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Get of Many Stations.

No less than 20] stations figure as
the sires of two-year- winners so
far in 1908. One hundred and twelve
of these have only one winner each, and
3S have only two winners each to their
credit. Twenty-three have each sired
9 winners, IL have each 4 winners to
their credit and 10 have or more win
ners. Russell. the premier sire at Spend
thrift Stud, heads the list, with a round
dozen winners. the dead imp, Esher be
ing second with II winners, and ReQuital
third with 10 winners to his credit. The
latter horse proves the uncertainties in
breeding, as he was put back in train
ing last year, having been pronounced
a failure in the stud. This year he has
won the prestige as a stallion he held as
a racehorse, and his future seems rosy
for years to come in the stud.
AS the sire of stake winners Ham
burg, imp Pirate of Penzance. Requital.
and The Commoner tie for first honors,
each having three classic winners TO
their credit Those with two are iup.
Albert. Altamax, imp. Atheling, imp.
Bassetlaw. imp Florist, Guido. Orna-
ment. and Russell.
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At Buffalo
Providence s; Buffalo. 6.
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"ColicuIe" for Horses. Cures Collie.
That's all. soc bottle Schmid's, TI2 18th nv.
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Race King Leads.

Race King, bred by the modest breed
er, Ed Frazer, who has no more than
twenty broodmares in his stable. leads
the two-year-olds of the season in
stakes won. having captured four Of
such valuable events. while but six
other youngsters have won as many
as three stakes, namely. Broomstick,
Nameoki. Magistrate, Palmbearer. Pc
tuna, and Proceeds.
The following table gives the lead
ing money winning two-year-olds Of
the year so far, including those that Up
to August 10 have won $1,000 or over in
stakes ard purses. The dead imp.
Mirthfuls- son, Aristocracy. owing TO his
victory in the Saratoga Special, now
leads
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Bow Ran With Purse.

shaffer. l4th and !, IN Pa. ave.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Flowers for Funerals Furnished by
Flowers for the Sick.

Shafer, 18th and sts., III Pa ave NV.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
Best IOO-Yard Record

Caribou, June IS. Editor Daily Alaskan;
 Please state in your columns the last est time for running loo yards. Who holds the record at present and where was it madey J. w. Y. [The best lOO-yard record is 20 sec onds, and the professional champiou' ship Is held by F. Donovan. who made the record at Boston, September 2, lSg5. The same record was made by II. NJ. Johnson at Cleveland, July 3l, lSS6, and by n. Bethune at Sioux Falls South Dakota, August 2s, lSsS. The same has been mady by A. F. Duffy amateur, within the last few wears. The exact date and place Mir. Duffy made his record Is no, available. All these are Americans. -ED.l
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
LOOK HERE
We Sell Watches as Cheaply
 as Anyone.

We also have watches that must be sold, and we will meet any prico that can be made by anyone in Skagway.
 The very best Elgin ana Waltham watches, in all the standard move nents, full jeweled, in 25-year guaran' teed gold cases, SIS and s2O, and that on easy weekly payments Twcuiy-one. jewel Vanguard movement, in 2Oyear guaranteed case, S35 in weekly install ments.
 All goods are new andpurchased first hand from the factory, and are sold with the guaranty ot both factory and the undersigned.
 II. D. KIRMsE, Pioneer Jeweler Onicial Watch Inspector for W. P& H
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
WATCH TALK
It Is Our Business to Sell
 You Watches.

We want to make it easy for you to buy them right, so after this date we will sell watches at greatly reduced prices and on easy payments, e down and s2 weekly. Look at these prices: Tweuty-one- jewel Vanguard, in Boss, 2O-year case, s35; i7-jewel Elgin or Waltham, in l4 karat Boss 25-year case, IS or l6 size, s2O; l5-jewel Elgin or Waltham, in l4 karat Boss 25-year case, IS or l6 size, SIS; l7-jewel Waltham Royal, In A karat Boss 25-year case, ladies size, s2O. These goods are all new, direct from factory, and every watch Is sold with a positive guarantee.
 r. F. KERN,
 Gold and Silversmith.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
ssOur. Good Rife Range

A detail of 90 men, under the person. al supervision of Capt. ,Andrus, cleared the logs and stumps on the target range, which has been located about three-quarters of mile north of the railway shops on the west side Of tho river. The work of setting up the frames, measuring of the several fir ing points and throwing up butts Co shoot from will be completed today.
 The range secured Is 100 yards long, and lCol. Pitcher says it Is admirably situated for the purposes desired.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
Typhoid Patient Improving

Edward Bouchard, who has been con- fined Co the Red Gross hospital for some time with typhoid fever, Is im- proving. Dr. Brawand. who has had charge oi the case, say, he will recoy- CT unless something unforeseen should occur.
 Bouchard came Co Skagway with his brother, Joseph, some dime ago, and was taken with typhoid at once upon bis arrival. His brother has been his faithful attendant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
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Soldiers to Have @ Team in
 the Fieltl on the Fourth

The soldiers have decided to put a team In the field to compete for the prizes that will be offered by the SlSag- way Fourth of July celebration conn mittee for the field sports. Tho sol diers will make a special effort to win the tug-of-war and the hose race.
 The showing made on field day, Thursday, has encouraged them to be- lieve that they will be able to win sew eral of the events.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
ONE GETS IN PRIZE MONEY
The Old Al-Ki Arrives in
 Port.

The Al-Ki arrived yesterday after noon al 5:30 o'clock with 75 tons of freight for Skagway and the interior. Most of this freight was for the Alaska Electric Light Company, of Dawson. Among the lot for this company was two pieces which weighed ls tons each. The Al-Ki sailed from Vancouver with ll5O tons, mostly for Rodman bay and other way points. She sailed from Se- attle last Friday.
 The Al-Ki sailed for the South last night at 9 o'clock with three paSScn- gers for Juneau.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
FURNITURE

Ihave lot of good, useful goods for housekeepers. About 20 iron beds, springs, mattresses, pillows, comfort CTS, blankets, dressers, commodes, heating and cooking stoves, bar count CTS, safes, new and old, big lot of sec ond-hand carpets. new velvet rugs and worlds of such stun, stored in my State street warehouse. 1T you want some, call me up, one, four, naught, or come to my store on Broadway and will go and show you the goods.
 KEELAR, Money King,
 Broadway.
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MAIL TODAY
Cottage City Should Arrive
 This Evening.

The Cottage City should arrive this evening with three and half days mail. She left Seattle on the evening of the 10th and was the first boat to leave after the Topeka sailed on Che mornisg of tho 18th. The Cottage City should also have a good list of pas Sengers.
 The Dolphin and the Amur will bo duo to arrive Monday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
Russlsr In and Out

The little steamer Rustler came in port yesterday forenoon, bringing seven passengers from Juneau and the local way port mail. She left out at 2 o'clock last night.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
SKAGWAY WEATHER

For the 24 hours proceeding 6 o'clock D. m., June 70, 1903. Highest temperature 72 above. Lowest temperature, 4S above.
 II. D. Clark,
 '. s. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
Rare oid Stock

John Gage Of the Puck Train Sa- loon has received a large consignment oi rare old Hermitage and Kellogg whiskics. They are che best. genuine, aged, mellow and pure.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Belle or Lexington Whiskey eight years old-just out ofgovernment bond and Three Crown Diamond Malt Whis- ky-strictly pure at Seattle Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Strength and vigor come of good food. duly digested "Force," a ready tO-serve wheat and barley food, add, no burden, but sustain,, n0uri,he,, inyor- ates.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Ifyou want Co gam entrance into the homes of the buying class, place your
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
shoo.l sAOssl Shos.l

Just received a fine line of gents, ladies and children's shoes. Prices most reasonable, at W. II. Robertson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Is your washing satliactoryY Are your clothes torn? II no or yes, try the Skagway Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. 320
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20
skoEway Laundry

For first-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-two yeras' experi' ence. Telephone S9. t.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Best baths in the city at the Principal Barber shop. Opposite Board Of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

When in Haines and you wish % good cigar, call at Sewell', drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

A good line of ladies tan and button shoes at cost. W. n. Robertson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Some elegant fine collarettes at Winters.
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For Sale

30-horse power boiler. Inquire of J
 M. Tanner. mo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

First class in every respect-New Arctic Cafe, Whitehorse, Y. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

A good line ot ladies' tan and button shoes at cost. w. II. Robertson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Silk and cotton summer gloves, at the Ladies Bazaar. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Ladies hats hall price a, Behrends Saturday.
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Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Fresh oysters at the Pack Train Res taurant.
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For Rent

Large furnished front room, with bay window, on ground floor, centrally To- cated Terms reasonable. Enquire of George F. Howard, Third Avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Most reasonable, far the best, New Arctic Cafe, Whitehorse, Y. T.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

Lost-Square locket, with ] karat diamond setting. Initials A. K. s. on back. Twenty-Five dollars reward. Sid Mcdonald, Dewey hotel. 64 lw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-20

$500 sailor hats for Si.J0 next SaT1T- day at Behrends'.