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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
JUDGE j. N. WOODS
At CHARLES TOWN
Opens Term of Circuit Court and De-
llvers Fine Charge TO Grand
Jury.

The Spirit OF jefferson has the fol-
lowing 10 say about Judge Woods.
The February term OF the jefferson
Circuit Court. Judge J. N. Woods on
the bench. began Tuesday morning
This IL the irst term Of Judge Woods
here. he having entered into office the
lsi Of January The new Judge, sue
eessor To Judge Faulkner. presides
with dignity and ability. and makes a
most favorable impression upon our
people His charge TO the grand jury
was able and forcefuI covering q
large scope and giving IN detail the
principau offences which its Inquiries
should cover
The grand jiiry, before whom some
thirty or more witnesses have been
summoned, is composed as follows:
A. o. Davis, Walter G. Riley, George
W. Englc. G. +. Wall. y. ~ shoema-
ker 3. r Langdon. Geo. w. West. 4
O. Trump, JAS t. Tahh, Chas 2. Van
uetre lsion Lucas, G. S. Gallau, A.
T. Reinhart Preston Willard. George
nitineyer and J. " Cleyenger.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Miss Maria shafer Home

Miss Maria Shaffer, South Maple
avenue. who spent three weeks in a
private sanitarium in Washington
undergoing treatment, returned home
Friday evening. Her condition is
slightly more encouraging She was
accompanied by her brother. Capt, D.
w Shaffer, and her nephew, Mr. Paul
II. Martin this city Miss Freda
Feidt. of Winchester avenue, viii
nurse Miss Shafler
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Messrs r. w MERCER BOYD Lick,
lider and Bernard Gushwa, Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and
Dr. A. Bruce Eagle. medical examiR
err OF The same company, went to
Washington today 10 attend the tri-
enniai meeting OF the agents OF the
Southern territory Tonight they
will DO guests at the banquet at flo
tel Raleigh. as an incident Of this
convention OF insurance men
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Mr. Burke Hin, Of East Moler ave.
nue. the young man who was struck
on the head by the rapidly revolving
handle of a travelling crane in the Il.
& O. shops nearly week ago, sus-
tanning a slight fracture OF the skull
and coneussion of the brain. aud who
has since been In state Of uncon-
seriousness. was taken 10 the Mary
land University Hospital, Baltimore,
Sunday, for an operation, in the hope
of saving his life
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
WON'T BREAK NOW
Robert Myers Serving Thirty Days
Tor Violating the Law on the
Berkeley Place,

Robert Myers. who was arrested
Tor breaking a quarantine at the
home Of w +, Crisman on the Berke.
ley Place, was given hearing Tues
lay night before Justice Lloyd. lie
confessed to the charge and was fin.
I'd SIS and costs, In default Of pay
ment was sentenced 10 serve thirty
days in the county jail. His arrest
was caused b. the health authori.
ties.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Marriages



Miss Lizzie Stepe. Brunswick, and
Herbert Minor, IT., Sandy Hook We're
married February 8 At Sandy Hook
BY Rev. William II. Cumpston, rector
Of St Jonns Episcopal church, Har-
per's Ferry.
Huahes--oeyls.
Miss Lucy l.. Doyle and Geo. c.
Hughes, both of Hancock. we're mar.
ried February 4, IN Hagerstown. by
Rev Charles " Tyndef. rector OF 81.
Thomas Episcopal church Hancock.
Lutx.Guess.
Miss Clara Guess. this city, and
MIR Elmer Lutz, Of Edinburg Va
were married Thursday by Rev .. w
Meeks at the First Methodist par
sonage.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
8, q 0. DENIES RATE RuMoR
pareit Company Makes Statement
About Rass From the Plstsburg
pistrict.

Oniciai denial has been made OF
the report 20 the effect that the BAL
timore and Ohio Railroad Company
bad met the new coal rate from the
pittsburg district TO Baltimore.
which has been establisiied by the
New York Central and Western
Maryland Railroads and which re-
port emanated In New York about a
week ago
Some three months ago, when thu
announcements Of the New York
Central Western Maryland alliance
was made It was stated that such an
arrangement would have no effect
on the Baltimore and Ohio
II was explained At the time that
the rates then applying on gas coal
from the mines on the Connellsville
division and the Pittsburgh and
West Nirginia regions OF the Balti.
more and Ohio and the Westmore-
land region OF the Pennsylvania
would be applied principally Ia the
manufacture Of gas and mined on
tie Westside Belt Railroad. 4 This
road has d traffic arrangemenf With
the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line.
a Western Maryland connection.
Through rates on gas coal from
the Pittsburgh district TO Baltimore
have been in effect for years on the
Baltimore and Ohio and the Pennsyl.
yania lines.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Birthday Dinner.

Mrs. James NJ Allen. Winchester
avenue, served big turkey dinAer
Sunday in honor of the birthday Of
her son, c. e. Allen Others enjoy
ing the dinner were Mrs. Aliens
other son, w. M Allen, and his family
of Rippen, jefferson county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has let the contract to Edward BRADY
& Sons, Baltimore. for the construc.
ton of TUNNEL under the y. O.
tracks at Harpcrs Ferry from the de.
pot 10 the shelter shed opposite, OBJ
WAITING the necessity OF people cross.
ing over the tracks ana endangering
their lives. Work is 10 commence
soon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
EnlaraIna pve House.

The Kilbourn interviewer Company
are building a brick annex to their
dye house, doubling the floor space.
A new system is also being installed
that exhausts the steam and noxious
gases in the dye house.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Attorney Howard Il. Emmert
went to Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore Tuesday m4rning for
treatment and may undergo an oper.
alton. lie was accompanied by his
wife and DIR. G, J. E. Sponseller
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Special Services.

Beginning with the last Sunday in
the month, services will be held night
Iy for a week in the Presbyterian
church, preparatory to the admins
tration of the Holy Communion the
first Sunday in March. Rev, Dr.
Jones, of Frederick county Va, will
conduct this series of services,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Mrs. Mary Williams.

Mrs. Mary Williams, aged 20 years.
a native Of Frederick county. Virginia,
died in Charles Town Wednesday al
the home of her daughter Mrs. NJ.
V. Eddy. The deceased is survived
by one daughter and four sons. The
remains win be taken TO Winchester.
Va. for burial.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Mr.. 0. J. HsIsroN

Mr. Daniel ]. 6elston went 20 Bal
timore on Thursday TO visit his
father-in.law, Mr.. r c. Brumbaek.
OF LuFay. Va, who is a patient ~
the Johns Hopkins hospital Satur-
day Mr.. Brumback viii undergo an
operation
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
pad for sprees.

This morning Thomas Bell and
Frank Woods were arraigned before
Justice Lloyd on the charge OF
drunkenness Both confessed and
we're fined 81 each. which they paid
and were released.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Polk Miller.

Mr.. Polk Miller and his company
gave an entertainment Saturday night
in the Y. NJ C. A. gymnasium to a
small but apprecfative audience.
More people should have been there
because it was treat.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Hospital Notes.

Antonio Dicola. city, was admitted
to the City Hospital Wednesday eve.
ming for treatment
Harmon Cam, of Great Capon. is
patient at the City Hospital, hav
ing been brought in Wednesday eve
ming,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
SHERIFF RETURNS.

sheriff Edward II. Tabler returned
Thursday morning from Huntington,
where he took Roland Dare. OF He'd
gesyille. and placed him in the West
Virginia asyu mfor incurables.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Sheriff Tabler lei' Wednesday
morning for Huntington with William
Darr. where he viii be placed In the
West Virginia asylum for incurables
The sheriff will return tomorrow.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Attending Funeral.

Mr.. F. f, Boley and family, Miss
Eta Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. ". B.,
Licklider, this city, attended the ~
neral Of Mrs. j p Kearfott at Kear-
neysville Sunday afternoon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Ms. John A. Rosenherger manager
of the Central Opera House, is suffer
ing from Inflammation on the side OF
his face, caused by his picking a
pimple that made its appearance there
a few days ago.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
His New Position.

Mr. James Moler. Cumberland
Valley employe at Inwood, went 10
Washington this morning TO take a
clerical position with the Southern
Railroad.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Miss Catherine Lyme Of sharps-
burg. Md. who spent week here as
the guest Or MT aud Mrs. John H.
iemen. West Burke street. went TO
Shenandoah Junction last evening TO
visit before returning home.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Moved From Town.

Mr.. L. L. Simmons, for some time
an insurance man here, left with his
family tdlay for Springfield, H.,
where Ne win engage in other bus
mess.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Hosoital Operation.

Mr. Edward E. Lemaater. Of Bed
Ington, was operated on az the City
Hospital Monday BY DR. Oates, as
sisted BY Drs. Sperow and Oliver
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Moved

Mr.. j. Carson CarsonI has moved
from the Heist place, southeast Of
town, to the Butts house on North
Church street He formerly lived on
Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Old District School.

The Epworth League OF the First
Methodist church will give n playlet
entitled THE Old District School,
in the High School building on Fri,
day evening, April A. rehearsals for
which are now going forward,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
MIR. outcault out.

Mr. J. " outcault Winchester
avenue. who fell from q steplalder a
his home last Saturday. is out again
but pretty lame from bruises.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Police.

The Town was quite orderly Satur-
day night there being but three or
four arrests for drunkenness.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Church social.

At the First United Brethren
church this evening at 1880 n
playlet will be given. entitled, Maid
ems All Forlorn." There VIII be
music, too, and a fine time is expect.
ed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Valentine Dance.

There will be big dance Friday
night at Mr. Herman BiImyer's, east
OF town. an dsome young people here
viii take it in.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

SOCIAL
High School Plays chambersburs In
Gym Toriaht--chanee for Men
10 increase Membership.

The informal social held by the
Young men of the Y NJ G. a. Thurs
day night was a very eniomhle affair.
The fact that II was Wednesday night
caused good many TO be absent. pre-.
pairing to spend the evening with the
geniler sex but what was lacking IA
numbers was made mp IN enthusiasm
Hesidea a vietrola concert Measrs.
Harry NJ Grove and "A. A. Van Sewer
sang number Of solos poems and
literary articles were read. and good
time In general was had Refresh,
ments were served
Next Sundays Meeting.
Rev n 4 Hrantner will deliver the
lecture at the meeting next sunday
afternoon at O'Clock Special music
aud inspiring singing will be features.
This May be Up to You.
There are q few boys who would
like 10 be members Of the v Nj G. A.
and eialm they are unable TO pay
their membership IN the association.
This IL an opportunity that maybe
you would like to take advantage Of.
Dr. Cook, Of the association win glad
~ furnish names 60 YOU The boys
department In few days VIII be com.
pleted and the room then will be IN
frat class shape to take care OF them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Personal

Undertaken w u Wien Is on
business trip 70 Huntingdon. Pa
Mrs John o'Coauor. West King
street. is spending week in Balu-
more,
Miss Lenice Tansil South Raleigh
street spent sunday at vaneleves
vile.
Mrs. Il. 7 Marshall West Martin
street, is spending this week in shep-
herdslown.
Misses Nancy aud Catherine Hos.
kiason. the milliners. are visiting in
Washington.
Miss Ella Reber, Of wHliamspofi,
is the guest OF relatives on West
Virginia avenue.
Mr.. Joseph y J. Farrell Of Wheel.
Ing, W Va, is business visitor in
the city today.
Mr. ?. T. Smith, OF Hagerstown,
spent Tuesday III the city on bus.
mess mission.
Miss Janet Bootman, West King
street, spent Sunday With home PEG.
pie IN Hancock
Miss Thelma Amey. West King St.
spent SUNDAY with her grandmother
at Keameysviile.
Mrs. II II, FIartsock, Of Cumber.
land n visiting Mrs d. W Kline.
Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Henry Winter
meyer have returned from d visit to
relatives in Cumberland
Miss &, voeseie and Miss Hattie
zepp are IN New York taking in the
spring millinery openings
Miss Louise Quinn, OF Wheeling,
who had been the guest OF Mrs. Doug
las Crawford has returned home.
Miss Bess Harrison fGyster Of
Chambersburg. Pa, Ii visiting her
sister, Mrs w A, Gard, East King
street
Mr.. ]. j. Hicks who was housed ~
with the grippe for week az his
home on West Adam street, Is able
10 be out again
Mr. j. u. Canning. Of sairmont, w
va, arrived IN the city this morn
ing to spend u few days looking at.
ter business matters.
MIR. John Robinson. Philadelphia,
4, visiting his sisters, Mrs. Jane
Hawk and Mis- Lillian Robinson. OF
West King street
Mr.. Jno Seckman OF Westernport,
who was called here by the death OF
his aunt, Mrs Barbara E. Cline. re-
turned Hpint Monudf'
Mr.. n. G Taylor. Of Hamilton. O..
was called here by the death Of his
brother-in.law. Cyrus II Herbert, late
OF Maryland avenue.
Mrs. Sarah Hicks wife Of the late
John Hicks. who has been very III,
IS slowly improving at fer home on
North Queen street.
Mr. Nicholas Rodriek. superinten-
dent of the Atlantic Coast Line, has
been visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs %. w. Rodrick, East King st.
Mrs. Amos Fulk. South Raleigh
street, is getting along nicely IN the
Maryland University Hospital Bal.
tinore. following on operation for ap.
pendicltis.
Mr.. Thomas Costello. West King
street, has gone TO Bound Brook. n
j., to bring back his daughter. Miss
Anna. who has been visiting there
over month.
Mr., Louis A. Grossmith. Of Chicago.
special agent OF the sun Insurance
Co. London. England. was business
visitor here today al the office OF the
Trammell agency
Mr. William seckman and Miss
Lola Facenbakef left this morning for
their home In Westernpoft. Md, after
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
coiored weddInq.

Miss sallie stribling and Roland
Jet, d young colored couple Of town,
were married here Sunday evening.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Y. M. c. A. MEETING
Rev. Or Trump psllversd Able Ad.
dress at v. NJ c. A'--soeial
Wednesday evening.

-rhe meeting At the Y NJ c "A.
sunday afternoon at o'clock was
largely attended, and those who we're
present we're treated 10 an interest
lng address by Rev pr G $. Trump
Of the Lutheran church pr Trumps
address was. timely one, his sub.
ieet being Demands Of the Hour
Upon Young Men. The meeting
was in charge OF Mr. William sterh.
ens. and the singing was led By Mr..
Harry NJ Grove Thompson's Or
chestra OF ten uieces rendered a
choice program OF music preceding
the address. aud the music was soul.
inspiring and helpful These meet.
ines viii be held every Sunday az.
ternoon for some time 20 come, aud
the two addresses so far delivered
have been excellent
Il is hoped that next sunday at.
ieruoon more young men OF the city
will attend. for IL is for them that
the meetings are being held, while
all others are cordially invited to be
present.
"Mrs. Flynn's dodgers
The above is the title OF playlet
to be given At the association build.
lag the first week in March. Local
talent viii render It,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Beatrice Naomi, the 4-months-old
daughter OF Mrs. Mary c. Combs, Of
Eulalia street died Monday morning.
The funeral Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock at the house, conducted by
Rev. Charles Il! Durkee, OF the Epis-
copal church Interment in Green
Hill cemetery
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Italian Dead,

Frank Pasquale, an Italian laborer
employed by the standard Limestone
co. at Dickerson, Md, for the last two
years. died Monday afternoon Of
pneumonia in the Kings Daughters
Hospital, aged 81 years. He leaves a
wife, two children, one sister and two
brothers near Rome Italy. He was
taken sick week ago but was not
sent here till last Thursday. The fu-
neral was held this afternoon at 4
o'clock in st Joseph's Catholic church
and interment in the Catholic GENE
terry
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Miss Sarah Jenkins.

Miss Sarah jenkins died at her
home in North harrisburg Wednes-
day at a. m, in the S5th year of
her age More than two years ago
she fell and broke her hip. and since
then she had been partially paralyzed
and a great sufferer She is survived
by one sister, Miss Ellen Jenkins, and
these two aged ladies' have lived to-
gether for a long time The deceased
was born in Winchester, but when
she was a little girl her father moved
to Bedington, and since then she had
been resident OF this county and
town, She was well known in this
community and esteemed by all,
The funeral will be held Friday af-
ternoon at 2.30 in the Presbyterian
church and burial in Green Hin Gene
terry. The service will be in charge
of Rev Dr. F NJ Woods, assisted by
Rev. DR., c. S. Trump
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

Mr. Lemuel L. Drifting, a widely
known resident of North Mountain,
died Tuesday noon at twelve o'clock
at his home from paralysis aged
about So years. lie had been sick
for year or more. Mr., Dirting was
a retired Baltimore aud Ohio engi-
neer and farmer, besides being inter
ested in various business enterprises.
He was one CT the leading men in the
Hedgesyille neighhorhood and one Of
she most highly respected, He is sur
vived by two sons, Lemuel, this city,
and Raleigh. at home; sister, Mrs.
Yohe, who made her home with him.
MIR. Drifting came from near Staun-
ton, Va, and had lived about North
Mountain for so years or more.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at one
o'clock in the Episcopal church in
Hedgesville and burial in the town
cemetery
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14

tanned conclusion OF the brain from
being hurled headforsnost against a
steel freight car on the other track
Mr. Markie was born aud reared az
Darkesville, son OF Geo. Markle. de-
ceased. He had been in the employ
Of the Cumberland Valley for about
two years. and the day before the ae-
cident he had been promoted from
car inspector TO car carpenter lie
boarded with his brother.in.law. Stew
art C. Mcdonald, above Intersec.
ton. He was fine fellow and every
body liked him, being at the same
time a reliable and efficient employe.
Undertaken Kogelschatz took charge
OF the body and prepared'N for burial.
later removing ii to the home of Mrs
John b. Cookren, north Of town. a
sister OF the deceased The funeral
will be held there Thursday morning
al Q O'Clock and interment at Darkes.
vile.
The deceased is survived by his mo-
ther, Mrs Mary Markell, who resides
with her daughter Mrs. Cockrell,
north of town, on the Williamsport
pike; other sisters are Mrs J. w,
Walker aud Mrs w. H. Lamon, at
Bunker Hill; brothers Edward Mar
kle. lnwood; Samuel, Chicago; David,
Butler, Pa; Thomas. Trenton n. j.;
and Willis, in the Northwest
Mr., Markle was a member Of the
Southern Methodist church at Oar
kesyille and the c. " Relief Associa-
ton He had just joined the frater-
nal order of Owls, but hadn't been
initiated yet. His sad death causes
heartfelt sorrow among many friends
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-14
Child Dead.

Helen Elizabeth Sprinkle, only
child Of Mr. and Mrs Wn5urn Sprin-
kle. Two miles east of Bedington,
died Saturday night at 1890 O'Clock
of pneumonia, after an illness Of four
days, aged years, 8 months and IA
days, She was a bright and lovabie
child and her death is hard blow to
her fond parents. The funeral win
be held Thursday at 1880 a. IN. at~he
house at sprinkle's Mill conducted
by Rev. Or, c. 5. Trump. lnterment
in Green t4iil cemetery, this city.
Jamee 3. Markie.
Mr.. James b. MarKle, a c. Y. car
peuter at Intersection. who was
struck by Baltimore and Ohio passen-
ger lrain No Z above the Queen st.
crossing last Friday evening while
walking along the tracks. died Wed
nesday morning at $40 in the Kings
Daughters Hospital never having re
gained consciousness after the acct
dent. He was AZ years old and was a
widower
AS told in this paper Saturday, Mi.
Markle aud Frank Nuckias, young
-. q o, caller residing on East Martin
street, were walking mp the tracks to-
ward the C. v connection when No.
7. running an hour late, struck both
men Nuckles recaiYed severe bodily
bruises, but MarRle had long cash
cut across the top OF his head and sas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-02

Sprig furnished the only excitement. al
though at times the Angela " was very
close. The Ellen took a lead over the
Sprig from the start, but near the finish
the latter began to gain and overhaule,l
the Curtis boat 10 feet from the line.
only the committee, sighting from flag
to flag, was able to give the place to the
Sprig by one second
The American yaehtsmen were unani-
nous in their opinion that the Angela
was the fastest of the foreign fleet and
would prove a dangerous antagonist
under equal conditions.
Ioday's race upset the calculations of
the experts, who had picked the Wittels-
bach and Ellen as the best drifters.
Tommorrow the yachts will sail the
second race over three mile windward
and leeward course twice around, or 12
miles for the circuit. The summary:
Gina (American), Guy Lowell, 4:27:27;
Sprig (American), J. L. SaltonstalD
4:3O:29; Ellen tAmerican), C. P. Curtis,
4'030; Angela " (German), Crown
Prince William, 4:32:24; Serum (German),
w. T. Tietgens. 4:36:32; Wittelsbach Ger
NAM, c. Alt, 4:4935.