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Vol. XIII. NoS. \

No. 313 BOSH STREET. '

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1888.

SUBSCBIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

MEMO, by Sidney— Flirt by Buccaneer.

Memo.

It may be thought somewhat premature to give the por-
trait of Memo before he has proved his right to public atten-
tion, but the best that can be said is that he is a 6ne looking
colt, a big fellow withal, and we have taken a strong fancy that
when he makes his debut as a three-year-old, he will justify
the prominence awarded. He is well bred, too, and from
the standpoint of many close observers has a trotting gene-
alogy which is hard to better.

Memo, black colt, three white feet, foaled 1885, bred by G.
Valensin, Arno Farm, Sacramento Co., California.

By Sidney, dam Flirt by Bucraneer, 2d dam Mahaska Belle
by Flaxtail, 3rd dam by John the Baptist.

"Writing this from memory we will not vouch ' at absolnte
correctness, but the records Dot being handy and no time

Owned by J. P. KERR, San Francisco.

to be given for research, that proverbin'1} rtain faculty

will have to stand sponsor on this occasion. Then Sidney
was bv Santa Clans from ^-veetnesa by Volunteer, and again
trusting to recollection Sydney had three crosses of Hamble-
toniau, and one <--£ aiamhrino Chief. Buccaneer was a son
of Iowa Cb'''. from Tinsler Maid by Flaxtail so that there is
a double infusion of the "lateral motion," and Iowa Chief
was by Green's Bashaw his dam by a sou of Vermont Black
Hawk therefore both Black Hawks figure in the pedigree.
The granddam of Green's Bashaw was the dam of Hamble-
toniao with a Tom Thumb cross intervening and this buowb
four times to the Bellfounder mire, which gives a preponder-
ance of the Norfolk trotter. Inbred and yet with so many
outcrosses, we will let others study over the case of
Memo, especially when time and space are both of the
briefest.

Were it not a violation of confidence we could dilate on
what the colt has shown, and by adding a trifle of coloring
give abundant, ample and cogent reasons for marking him
very high in the three-year-old ranks. Bat colts am liable
to come and go, and though the day is not very far off when
he will be called upon to prove his mettle, in thePetelama
Stake, (here may be severe trials and tribulations to encouu-
ter before then. Not much necessity for detailed description
as the picture gives a vory correct likeness, aud it is certianly
a credit to the artist, H. Boyd. From the present indications
the Sidneys are booxd to make a name, as there are several
others not far bpbind the handsome black. Memo is in the
hands of John Rohn, who broke him, and as this Irainer is
one of the most successful educators of trotting colts
acquaintance, we shall look for him to come to th
good shape.

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2£Ixe ^xmUx attil j^pnrtsmaw.

July 7

General Topics.

TrainiDg topics will have to give way for a time. Every-
one who has a fancy for horses is now ail agog at the near
approach of the fairs. an3 the talk is more of what the horses
are doirjg. I received bundles of letters all through the
winter, w°ith only a blight diminution of bulk until a few
weeks ago, requesting light oo some which were considered
rather occult points in breeding and training. Now corres-
pondents and visitors have less to write or talk in relation to
these branches of hippie enquiry, although not entirely given
up, *ud discuss the variousfprogrammes and the chances of
the Bleeds which will participate. There is plenty of room
for conjecture. With public tracks all the way from San
Diego to Washington Territory, and private training grounds
all over this Slate, the field is too wide for comparisons; at
least comparisons based upon anything tangible. There are
the usual rumors of phenomena . A colt on one track reported
to have the ability of lowering the recoid and not half try,
when directly half dozen more come into the discussion, and
the man who has the first chaDce stands a poor show with
those who follow.

Colts are the principal staple of conversation. Even four-
year-oldB|do not play a very prominent part, and the aged divis-
ion are passed as though they were of little account in the con-
troversy. That colt trotting will eventually become the main
sport of the tracks is just as certain as that the two and
three-year-old contest? are the great evenls on the legitimate.
There is the merit of novelty, a lot of fresh aspirantB for fame
every year, lending a fascirjaiion which only the stars of the
aged division can equal. The old-time clamor that they
could not go fast enough to interest the public has waxed
weaker and weaker, until there is only an echo, a faint
reverberation of the hnlabaloo of a few years ago. The
danger was that some of the laige breeding farms would
overshadow all the others, and that a man who had only a
few broodmares, and debarred from using the crack sires of
the day, would have no chance at all. That was the plea
when colt-stakes wtre mentioned, but people are overcomiDg
that fear, and there are plenty of nominations in all of the
colt-stakes. ■

The stake for three-year-old stallions which dosed on the
2 1 of June with twelve nominatiens is an illustration. There
are nine subscribers, Palo Alto being the only one which has
more than one in it. j*ud, by the way, this is the first stake
restricted to entire male?, if my recolleclion can he depended
upon, and in all probability it will prove one of the best ever
trotted by colts of that age, without makirg allowance for
sex. There is folly as much talk regarding the colts which
are named as there is about the old stallions which are to
meet on the day after the colts try conclusions. The older
have yet to go in training, at least those which have been in
the stud, whereas the colts are busily engaged, and reports
are rife that a majority of them are veritable flyers. There
are good reasons for them being all that is claimed. Not one
of the twelve which is not "rarely bred;" those we have seen
are of high form. The picture of one appears on the first
page of this paper, and that shows him to be made up right.
His breeding ia of the sort to ensure speed, and he has trotted
trials wonderfully fast.

At least that is the report of the watchers; the men who
sit on the porch of the hotel and ,(time" everything which is
driven. It does not appear to make any difference whether
an animal "goes close to twenty" or is a whole handful of
secondB slower, there is the same desire to measure the rate.
By the way, the timer, (that is the machine with which tho
time is taken) is an indispensable aid to the regular habitues
of the tracks. Taboo the watches and the witchery of watch-
ing would be ended. It must be regarded as a sort of a race,
or rather a series of matches between the slender second hand
and the animals, though as a rule the success of the horses
is the most gratifying to the observeis. Should there be a
fast mile, or even a fast quarter, there is a look of gratifica-
tion; if far below what was expected, disgust is forcibly
depicted in the countenance. Deprive them of the opportu-
nity of gratifying the propensity and small would be the com-
parative interest. "Without absolute knowledge of the speed
shown the trackB wonld lose all fascination for this class.

But it will not do to take for granted all the reports that
are flying over the country. A few days ago I heard of a
wonderful performance. My informant giving definite par-
ticulars and naming a man who did the timing A thorough-
ly ctmpetent timer and the owner of a watch which is ae good
a* the best. A day or two after he was encountered, and I was
not a great deal surprised to learn that he had not seen the
animal move on the day mentioned. There is no question,
however, that the colts engaged in the Junior Stallion Stakes
are a superior lot. Having seen two of them at work I can
vouch for that many being worthy of a place among sura-
enongh trotters, and the presumption in that these which are
at a distance are also worthy. It will not be long before
there will be public knowledge, as Petaluma will open the
t.a'l, the three- year-old stakes which is to be trotted there
having several of those engaged in the Junior, viz: Bed-
wood, Amigo, Memo, Direct and Monteitb.

Regarding the nominations in the National, little can be
known, and in all probabiliy little really reliable intelli-
gence until after the second payment has to be made. This
will be the first of September, and it may be that a portion of
the entries will trot at the fairs which are held prior to
tint time. Those which have not been in the stud, and
•libera which made "short seasons" can be got in order by
the time the circuit opens, and it is more than likely that all

which are named in the "Grand Stallion Stakes" at the State
Fair will be in readiness to participate. Again trusting to
memory, Director and Antevolo are the only ones named in
the National which have not a prior engagement. From
what is heard Woodnnt has made the largest season, outside
of the two others mentioned, and probably only second to
Director in the number uf mares he has had. Palo Alto may
not have been in the stud, Jim Mnlvenna has been in train-
ing for some lime, and it must havd been nearly a month
ago since Dawu was put in Lee Shauer's bauds. Mr. Rose
closes his seasons early so that Stamboul will be on hand.
Goy Wilkes in all probability will be given some time to get
into condition so that the race at the State Fan will be well

filled.

1 1 is nearly certain that the two which were not named in
the Grand could not be got in order without taking risks so
.arlyas the State Fair is held. Both carry a good deal of
thsb, and with so important an engagement as the National
bifore them it would be anything but wise to hasten the
preparation. From all that can be learned, the nominations
in the Grand are doiog well. There has been a good deal
of talk of ailments, but when authoritative information is
obtained the adverse accounts are not sustained. Should all
come to the post in either the Grand or National, there will
be gratid trotting, trotting which will attract National atten-
tion Even with a port'on out there will be a contest worthy
of going a long way to see. Any two of the nominations are
"liable" to be troublesome to each other, and with "four or
more" starters, a race which will be long remembered .

The generally expressed wish that every one of the nomi-
nations may come to the post in the best possible condition,
s, io far as I can judge, shared by the owners. This, of
course, implies that every horse will be at his best, and that
titii i tbe case there are good reasons for the belief that all
wil ga"n honor. It may be that there will be such a show-
ing that those which the rules place in an inferior position
are worthy of ; reater credit tban some which outrank tnem.
This ba« a paradoxical tinge which may need explanation.
Should the eight nominations in the National all start there
will have to be two tiers, or rather first and second ranks.
This will be settled by drawing lots, and the front rank will
have an advantage of at least three lengths. If No. 1 has
ihe gift of getting away fast, No. 5 will be better off than
Nos. 3 and 4, while Nos. 6, 7 and S will te placed at a'great
disadvantage. If number one be the equal of ail of the
otters in speed, endurance and good behavior, hiB good for-
tune, in "drawing the pole," should turn the scale in his
favor. Then again, he might be the best horse in the race
and an untoward circumstance annul all of the benefits of
Dosition.

No matter how reliable a trotter may be, something may
happen to disturb his equilibrium. A misf-tep may throw
him out of balance, a wrong move on the part of his driver.
Too much speed or not enough in places, a hundred or more
things to heighten the "glorious uncertainty" exasperatingly,
delightfully as the spectators interests color the mishaps.
The mntatiorsin racing are striking enough, trotting con-
tests aie fully as liable to unexpected happenings. Race
borFes are comparatively close together when measured by
the scale which is most depended upon in trotting, viz. the
time occupied in making a mile. Condition haB a great deal
to do with both, when the animals are capable of showing a
high rate of speed. There is much that is dependent upon
art, the skill of trainer and jockey in tbe race horse, trainer
and driver in the trotter. But after all that art can accom-
plish, Dame Fortune plays an important part in the drama,
and theiefore there is the often repeated prayer that all the
horses in the big race may have the best of luck.

Some time ago an article appeared in this paper reviewing
the chances which each of the nominations in the National
Stakes had of getting the first place. The position takeD,
that it was a close thing all around appears to be the opinion
of critics who are entirely disinterested, or who are so nearly
without bias as to discuss the matter without violent preju-
dices. With the exception of Jim Mulvcnna, the entries
have taken part in a good many races, and therefore an im-
portant point in the calculation is presented. Not bo far
apart on the score of records either, especially when it is taken
into consideration ttat tbe slowest records were obtained
when the animals had not reached &n age which i* held to be
necessary to bring out their full powers. Public perform-
ances have demonstrated that all of them possess the element
of reliability and also a reasonable share of endurance.
"Improvement" is the puzzle. Whether there has been
advance or retrogression can only be guessed at now, and
before anything like real knowledge is obtainable, weeks,
perhaps months, must elapse.

1 which will trouble those who are so

11 >< ill of th'em, and though it

1 me fixed fur trotting the

rind that a great
deal of nnoertainity nonet pi -, Ei«ht in it

eight different tracks the ex«roisii-| i.(hU| ,lt

Hot-omeade, Mr. Rose's privn \ ,, ,,„ ptft0ti

fiom which he derives his title, also a prn -, lay Wilkes

is at San Mateo with the pame advantaK • hidden

from public scrutiny, and with other advantage^ such i»e
private grounds alone can offer. Dawn is at work a
District, Director is domiciled at Pleasautou, Antevolo at
Oaklnod, Woodnul at YalU-jo and Jim Mnlvenna at Sacra-
mento. Undei these conditions it is not at all probable that
any two of them will como together in a brush even, unless

engaged at some of the earlier fairs, until they meet in the
Grand, and therefore, that race will awaken an intensified
interest from the Atlantic to the big islands of the Antipodes.

It is not absolutely certain, however, to settle the question
of supremacy between those engaged in it, without speculat-
ing on those which are left out. That is to bo trotted Sept.
Sth, forty-two days before the date fixed for the decision of
the National. There may be "wonderful" changes in those
sis weeks. I have known horses to make astonishing prog-
ress in less time than that, especially when having the bene-
fit of public races to develop thoir capacity. Occasionally
'•actual races" result in injury to horses taking part in themi
though a far hrger proportion prove advantageous, and when
horses are in condition to undergo the work without detri-
ment, it is long odds that speed and endurance will be
increased thereby. An extremely hard race may necessitate
subsequent indulgence, but if there be no injury such as
strains, wounds or bruises, even hard races may be of service.
There is a minimum of risk in transferring horseB from one
place to another as the transit is now managed. Railways
are well ballasted, the best cars at the service'of horses, and
all the etceteras attended to in a way that merits approba-
tion.

♦

The Hartford Meeting.

The opening of the trotring meeting at Charter Oak Park,
June 19th, had eveiything to favor it that could be desired.
The weather was perfect, bright, warm enoagh for high speed
and cool enough for comfort, and there was not a breath of
air »t any time. The famous track was in superb condition
for fast time, of which, by the way, there was no lack, and it
looked its prettiest within its fringes of June foliage. An
opening day at a June meeting has rarely drawn such a crowd
as filled the grand stand and thronged the quarter-stretch.
The Hartford meetings are always well attended, bnt this
one, judging by the initial day, will be an unusual success.
It was a day for the favorites, as the details show. In the
pacing race Elmonarch had the call all through; he seemed
able to go by the others whenever he was called on, and he
won the race in a handy manner.

Purse SGi 0. The 2:23 pacing.

Elliott & Brown's rn s Elmonarch by Almonarch ] 5 ] 1

D. S.Quinton's b g Eddy C. by Happy Medium '.'...'.'.', 2 13 4

J. Goiden's b m Wild Briar ..'.'.'.'. 3 2 6 3

H. Pope's L g Alexander Boy 4 6 2 3

C. B. Myers' b g Frank W '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 6 3 4 5

J. J. Bowen's chgTLD 5 4 g a

F. Van Ne«s'.b g David S 7 dlB

Time, 2:21j, 2:20, 2:22, 2:20*.

The second race was for the 2:27 class, for which Fred
Folger was a great favorite, but behaving rather rankly in
the two tirst heats he made his backers ansiouB on the result.
Redeeming his good name in the fohowiDg three heatt, he
won in easy Style.

Purse ?CO0. The 2:37 class.

D.DeNoyelle's b g Fred Folger by Kentucky Prince 76111

C. Smart's b g Elastic Starch by Dick Loomer , "" 1 1 3 7 5

W C.Trimble s gr ni Patience " 2509a

C. I,. Vizard's b m Kensett F '.'.'.'.'.'..'.'. 5 2 4 4 3

A. Fowler's br g Major Ulrich "..'."" 64 fi ? 2

H. Pope's gr g Moscow , !!"!!!!' 3 2 g 5 4

J. J. Bowen's blk g Black Shan */.. 4 8 7 8 7

J. Yereance's br m Electric 8 7 5 6 fi

Time. 2:21, 2:24, 2:23A, 2:253. 2:274*

The trot for the 2:29 class was postponed after Matchless
had taken one heat, with two to the credit of the favorite
Yorktown Belle.

On the 20th there was a very large attendance, and, curi-
ous to relate, the favorites won in each case, bnt the results
became so doubtful that there was a great deal of hedpitg
on the part of those that had their money on right at the
start.

Purse SfifO. The 2:29 class.

J. H. Phillips' b m Yorktown Belle by Young Volunteer 2 114 1

J. E. Turner's bg Matchless by Nil Desperandum ." 1 2 2 13

F. Reynold's b m Morea ."." s 4 3 9 7

V. Kimball's br m Kenible Maid *"""""!!"! 4 3 4 5 2

C. N. Payne's br m Little Gipsy ..'.'..'.'. 7 7 C 3 4

E. Reidy's grm Lottie Watterson '.'.'""!!!!" 5 6 8 6 5

J. Snillinglaw's ch g Montgomery Boy "!*!! 8 6 7 7 6

J. Trout's ch g Champion 68 5dr

Time, 2:243, 2:26*, 2:24*. 2:28! 2:23i

Purse ?6f0. The 2:25 class.

M . V. Bull's blk g Black Jack by Sweepstakes 1 1 1

A. J. Feek's t> m Lady Whitefoot -u\ [[ 6 2 2

A.J, Bussell's b m Lotta '.'.."..'.'.'.'.". 2 5 8

J. Yereance's blk m Perplexed " 3 3 R

E. F. Carpenter's gr g Grey light " "'*' 444

Handicap Stable's grm Sylvia M 7 2

A. Fowler's b gSt.Elmo 5 J,0

Time, 2:25— 2:92*-2::»3*.

Again the weather was pleasant, and the sport good on the
21st, when the main everts were the 2:18 pacing and the 2:27
trotting purses. The latter race showed a combination
against Del Monte at §25, with S6 for the field in which were
Green Girl, Fiction and Morelight, the favorite being second
in all the five heats.

Purse SGi 0, for the 2:31 class.

A.J. Feek's ch g Watt by Lysander 83111

A. J. Russell's bg George 0. by Sweepstakes .' 6 12 2 2

F. C. Fowler's b m Morea bv Electioneer " i o <» t I

J. Trout's chg Alex L 24566

M. Dorsey s b m GracieB "*"" ' "" ,/ 7 %

J. Yereaoce's ch g Cyclone « K 7 R K

W. Holland's bg Windsor H 5 8 64 di

J. E. HubiDger's gr m Molly Mitchell 4 fi s dr

Time. 2:25, 2:23A, 2:243, 2:243, 2:25.

Pnrse ?G0i\ for the 2:18 class; pacing.

F. L. Noble.s b g Georgetown by Blue Bull 113 1

G. Sargent's brm Lady Wilkins by George Wilkes *" "'11

D. B. Eerrington'srnm Ulster Belle.... 9 o n t

W. A.Ogden'sgrmSallyC Z Z iJt

J. E.Turner's mm E'laS II all

Time, 2:1GJ, 2:19,2:213, 2:18*'.

Purse ?Gro. The 2:22 class.

B C. York's b g Tbornless by Dauntless.. i o a <* i o i

G. Haner's chg TTS by Melrose 4 4 2 12 1Q

E. Y. Carpenter's blk m Starletta 6 5 3 4 4 r o

S. H. Lewis* bm Little Nell by Jetterson Prince '."2 1 1 " 3 <l a*

F. H.Foster's bm Lady Kensett 3 8 dr

Tiaie.2:20i, 2:193, 2:20i.2:2^,2:2:?i2i£7J, 2-19+-'
Purse SGOO. for the 2:27 class. *

0. B. Kenyoa's b m Green Girl by John Green 1 1 i q 1

F. Hector's b iu Fiction by Argyle .... ,,

R. F. Simmons' bg Del Monte: !,HJ

E. F. Carpenter's bgMort-light i ihi 1

, 0n ,^eu221d ,he Cbarter 0ak p«k races were brought to a
close. The heat was terrific, and there was scarcely a breath

iLg". l0 ^S"11, e ihe proapect of a *reat race in ^e
ui«m t f n e Fana Btand witb an escited orowd. »»a

the duy were such as to furnish a brilliant

ondiwg very 'successful meeting. The Sporlina World

u«n event of the day: Only Maraud

• ten flyers, entered for the 2:19 event

re Favouia and Rosalind Wilkes alter-

?£„„'*' 9 face narrowed it down to a

..'u Xb* time made was very fast, and

mlM"" * .ent Kosalnd Wilkes around in

1888

%kt ^vmlex and jipxrrlsman.

2:17, by far the fastest mile trotted this year. Tlie summary
shows a great race. The details are as follows:

Rosalind "Wilkes was the favorite at more than even over
the field. Favonia got the best of the start and took the
lead. Rosalind Wilkes was last bnt passed Spofford- and
Skylight Pilot with such ease that it -was evident she could
have won if she wished to, but she did not try aud Favonia
won in 2:20.

Before the second heat Favonia sold for even money
against the Held. From the word Rosalind Wilkes ouifooted
her and led by nearly a length at the quarter pole, but could
not take the pole. The clip was fast, 34 seconds to the quarter
and 1:0S to the half. On the upper turn Favouia forged
ahead and Rosalind went to a bad break, losing so much
ground that Van Ness did not drive her afterward, and
Favonia won the heat in 2:19£. The betting was now S25
to $5 in f«vor of Favonia, but the original favorite gave her
a taste of her quality in the third Leaf.

Rosalind went away like a shot from the word, and took
the polo before reaching the turn. At the quarter in 34jJ,
she led by two length?, and about the same distance at the
half in 1:0S£, and finished the mile in grand style a couple
of lengths in advance of Favonia, who was driven for all
there was in her in 2:17. Before the fourth heat Favonia
ruled favorite, but the Held brought nearly as mnch as she
did. RosaliDd Wilkes footed away so fast that she carried
Favonia to a break betore reaching the quarter, nnd opened
bo big a gap that she seemed a sure winner, but Van Ness
periled his chances by allowing Favonia to close up on him
dangerously, and won by a scant neck in 2:19£. Favonia
remained quite a favorite before the fifth heat, pools averag-
ing about $25 to $22 ior the field.

The start was an even one, but Favonia proved the best
laster. On the third quarter she footed away from Rosalind
Wilkes and beat her out handily by three lengths in 2:202-

Tbe 2:19 class.

D. S. Qninton's b m Favonia by Wedgewood 1 1 2 2 1

F. Van Ness' b m Rosalind Wilkes by Conn's Harry Wilkes.. 2 4 112

J. £. Tunier'8 b g Spofford 4 2 4 3 3

J . Murphy's b m Skylight Pilot 3334 4

Time. 2:20, 2:19J, 2:17, 2-192, 2:20*.

There were twenty-one entries for the 2:34 class, among
them the redoubtable Fred Folger, bnt, as in the other race,
only lour answered the bell, so to the relief of those who
desired to speculate, Folger was not among them. The gocd
gray mare Patience was selected for the favorite, and had no
trouble in carrying it off in three straight heats, but in
rather slow time. Class 2;34, pnrse $600— \Y. C. Trimble's
Patience first in 2:28£, 2:2SA, 2£8|; Elbert second, Chief

third and Silesia fonrth.

♦

Coney Island Meeting.

On the 2Sth, the valuable Emporium stakes, worth nearly
£10,000. was decided at Sheepshead Bay in a storm of wind
and rain. Since early morning a furious northeaster had pre-
vailed, and the attendance was therefore limited to the rear
seats owiog to the driving mist and rain. The track was wet
aud sloppy, making fast time ont of the question.

For the CcJiforoians the day was a bad one, Aurelia, Flood
Tide aud Guarantee being all beaten. The latter ran in the
Emporium and was backed by his owners, but he was made
too mnch use of early in the race. He and Tea Tray ran the
first half mile in 50 seconds, the f of a mile in 1:17. This
Fettled them, and Raceland headed them in the lower turn,
winning easily by four lengths, the outsider, Marauder, beat-
ing Tea Tray by a head for the second place.

Tho Universal hadicap was won by Rupert by a head only
from Aurelia, Garrison on the latter waiting too long.

Five Californians ran in the five and a half furlongs dash
for two-year-olds. Two of them showed np well. Porter
Ashe's Flood Tide was absolutely left at the post, but ran a
remarkably good race, and finished a good fourth in a field
of thirteen, bnt a length behind McCarthy's colt Sorrento,
who was in the front division all through, and ran a good
race. Haggin's pair, Isis and Marsac, snowed up poorly, as
all the two-year-olds of his Btable have thus far this year,
come into iorm very slowly.

Following is the summary:

First race, seven furlongs, Joe Lee won, Brother Dan sec-
ond, James A. third. Time, 1:31 J.

Second race, five and a half furlongs, Harrisburg won, My-
fellow second, Sorento third. Time, 1:12 J.

Third race, one and one-eighth miles, Rupert won, Aurelia
Becond. Time, 2:00i.

Fourth race, one and one-half miles, Raceland won, Mira-
beau second, Tea Tray third. Time, 2:42.

Fifth race, one mile, Rapine won, Royal irch second,
Frank Ward third. Time, 1:46£.

Sixth race, one and one-half miles on the turf, Bob Miles
won, Orlando second, Chanticleer third. Time, 2:45£.

On the 29th, California was not represented at Coney
Island. The course was muddy and very heavy, and the
racing was of very commonplace order. Grimaldi, Jay F.
Dee and Bradford npBet the talent in their respective races,
all of which were won in the easiest possible fashion.
Eolian's defeat by Bradford was not wholly unexpected, for
the horse will not run except when he has Garrison in the
saddle. The latter could not make the weight, however, and
Billy Donobne could not make the horse extend himself,
though he used all the extraordinary skill he possessed.
Eolian consequently finished fourth and a rather poor fourth
at that; his backers, consequently, are very unhappy.

Favor's race at a mile and a qnarter in 2:12£ was a wonder-
fully good one, considering the condition of the track, even
though he had nothing of any consequence to beat.

Comment on the other races is unnecessary, so the recapit-
nlation is merely given:

First race, three-quarters of a mile, Grimaldi won, Salis-
bury second, Flagoletta third. Time, 1:16J.

Secund race, six. and a half furlongs. Jay F. Dee won, Vol-
unteer second, Blazon third. Time, 1:26.

Third race, seven-eighths of a mile, King Crab wod, Satis-
faction second, Charley Dreux third. Time, 1:31.

Fourth race, one and a quarter miles, Favor won, Letretia
second, Ordway third. Time, 2:12£.

Fifth race, seven-eights of a mile, Bradford won, Saxony
second, Fitzruy third. Time, 1:30.

Sixth race, three-quarters of a mile, Exile won, Joseph sec-
ond, Edisto third. Time, 1:18.

On June 30th, tbe Coney Island Jockey Club brought its
June meeting to a close. In the first race, the Goodby stakes
for two-year-olds, tbe Maltese stock farm (Senator Hearst's)
colt Flood Tide won cleverly, wilhPulBifer's Tenny second.
Flood Tide ran a good race, and broke the ice of failure under
which the stable has been laboring all the meeting. Aurolia'a
success did the same for the Haggin stable. At the begin-
ning of the meeting it looked as if Mr. Haggin would win
some half a dozen of the stakes, but failure followed failure,
and it will take a pretty big check to pay the forfeits alone,
without considering the other expenses. Incidentally it may
be said that the Dwyera did not win a fortune, the New and
Spring stakes being their principal successes.

In the Spendthrift states, third on the card, the Belmont
colors were on first and secoud, and it was like s» gtinpae
back into the glorious early days. Iu Raceltnd &nd George
Oyster Mr. Belmont has two horses of great promise that
ought to place the majority of tbe Monmouth tbret-year-old
stakes to his credit. That Mr. B«.lm< nt «as not present to
witness the contests is to be regretiad. It would have
pleased him immensely to have seen Garrison take George
Oyster up and fuirly strangle Beudigo on a run of 100 yards,
and then as Raceland came sailing along m the stretcb, drop
gracefully behind and follow the victor.

The other racts were the Stirrup Cup, a selling stakes, a
selling purse and a heavy-weight handicap on the grass.
The Stirrup cop waB won easily by Leloga?, the Selling
stakeB by Long Knight and the purse by Housatonic. The
race on the grass was a splendid contest, and Exile, at 140
pounds ridden by Garrison, while not making a new record
in point of time, made one for weight carried, no other horse
haviug ever carried that weight for two miles in 3:36} in thiB
country, and it is nearly certain that no such performance
has been made in England. The races on grass at Sheeps-
hcad have been very popular, and as the course improves at
each meeting, some great racing ma; be expected over it
at the autumn meeting.

The following is a summary of the races:

First race, three-quarters of a mile. Flood Tide won, Ten-
nessee second, Winheld third. Time, 1:17.

Second race, mile and a furlong, Aurelia won, The Bour-
bon second, Brother Ban third. Time, 1:56.

Third race, one and a quarter miles, Raceland won, George
Oyster second, Tristan third. Time, 2:12.

Fourth race, one mile and a half. Lelogas won, Danboyne
second, Hidalgo third. Time, 2:16|.

Fifth race, one mile and a furlong. Knight won, Valiant
second, Glenmound third. Time, 1:565.

Sixth race, seven furlongs, Housatonic won, King Idle sec-
ond, Edisto third. Time, 1:28.

Seventh race, two miles on the turf, Exile wod, Tenbooker
second. Time, 3:36£.

VETERINARY.

Conducted by Tbos. Bowhill, M. K. C. V. S.
Subscribers to this papet can nave advice through this column in all
cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send their name and address that
they may be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 1523
California St., San Franciscn.

Hereditary Diseases and Veternary Opinions.

[BY DE. IHOS. BOWHILL, M. E. C. V. S-]

In dealing with this import =nt subject I have not had at
my disposal the means of giving the results of many investi-
gators, as the literature on this point is very meagre, and, in
many respects, there is considerable difference of opinion.
In the compilation of this article I have drawn almost
exclusively from the works of Professor "Williams, and Mr.
Casswell and a recent article on tbe subject by Mr. Hunting.

In this State when the breeding of tine horses for both
draft and racing purposes, is becoming more general, it is a
matter of vital importance that great attention should be
given to the prevention of hereditary diseases by careful
selection of breeding animals. This point is one open to
considerable controversy, and occupies the minds of the
principal breeders in this and other countries. It is also a
source of. considerable difference of opinion among veterinary
surgeons, what diseases are hereditary.

One of the most important duties imposed on members of
the Veterinary profession is that of giving an opinion as to
the soundness of horses, which, of course, means their free-
dom from disease or defects that may impair their useful-
ness, either presently or prospectively — immediately or re-
motely. Definitions of what constitutes soundness or
unsoundness have been attempted, bat the best of them are,
perhaps, imperfect, and therefore more or less unsaiisfuctcry;
and if we might judge from the opinions given in the law
courts and elsewhere, one might almost infer that veterinary
surgeons were not always agreed among themselves as to
whether certain conditions do or do not constitute what may
be regarded as coming within the meaning of the term. Nay,
and what is worse, litigations not nnfreqoently demonstrate
that very important members cannot agree as to whether an
abnormal condition which would render a horse unsound
really exists. If such disagreement were owing to the
obscurity of the conditions, to the supposed defect being lo-
cated beyond the reach of ascertainment by hand and eye,
then the divergence might be excusable on the ground of dif-
ficulty; bnt wtien the source of contention is accessible to
eye, ear and hand, then the affair is less likely to be viewed
favorably by the lay world. "When the dispute is as to
whether a spavin, a splint or a cataract is or is not present,
then the public are not likely to place much reliance en the
skill of experts, for these defects, if they are obvious to
one practitioner, should be so to another. A spavin that can
be felt can also be seen, and there should be lo doubt as to
ita presence or absence. Yet how often has it happened that
some veterinary surgeons have sweru to the existence of this
exotosis on a horse's hock, and others have averred that
the articulation was perfectly healthy; and how often has it
not also occurred that horses have been condemned as un-
sound because they had what the inimical experts called
"coarse hocka," joints which in reality were the opposite of
defective. It can scarcely be denied that the diversity of
opinion often entertained by veterinary surgeons, not only
as to what constitutes unsoundness, but in many cases as to
whether recognized causes of unsoundness are at all present
in horses certihed to as haviDg them, brings discredit and
loss of confidence in their knowledge. It only too often hap-
pens that there is a tendency by some to curry the un-
soundness notion too far, and peihaps in others, to consider
it too lightly. Mistakes and oversights may occur in
examining horses as in other affairs, but surely there should
exist no donbt in disputed cases as to whether a horse is
lame, Bpavined or diseased in its eyes, or in any other part
which can be seen or felt. It is such contentions which
bring ridicule upon experts and damage their reputation.
Surely such mishaps might be to a very great extent, if not
altogether, avoided. An agreement might also bo made as
to what really constitutes unfitness for work in horses, for
such is the meaning of unsoundness. A horse may be un-
sound for one purpose and not for another, for instance, a stal-
lion may be unsound for racing, ^through Btrain of a tendoo,
fracture or other accident, or even from laminitie (or founder),
caused by over exertion or otherwise, and yet be sound for stud
purposes. To condemn an animal because it worth! be likely
to get unsound stock through these defects would be as reas-
onable as to apsume that a man with a wcoden leg would
probably have children with wooden legs.

Thousands of horses do sound service for years who
would not receive certificates of soundness from many veter-

nary surgeons, and very many have been rejected as
unsound which have never been "hick or sorry" as the say-
ing is.

Tbe question of unsoundness, and especially hereditary
unsoundness, is one that demands serious consideration by
veterinary surgeons in order to ascertain how many of the
ideas pertaiuiug to it, rest on tradition or fancy and not on
established facts.

It is necessary to know first what diseases are hereditary,
aud next the value of veterinary opinion, and bow it may
best be applied. Mr. ArmstroDg, iu a recent paper, classified
the diseases said to he hereditary as follows:

1. Diseases afftcting the organs of special sense — Those of
the ear, eye, etc.)

2. Diseases affecting digestion— Undefined.

3. Ditto respiration — Roaring, whittling and broken-wind.

4. Ditto locomotion — Such as spavin and curb, splints and
windgalls, ringbone and sidebone, etc.

5. Ditto the feet— Navicular disease and laminitis.

6. Ditto the nervous system — Shivering, epilepsy and string-
halt.

7. Ditto the skin — Eczema and grease.

It is quite apparent to any veterinary surgeon or experi-
enced horseowner in looking over this list that everyone of
the pathological conditions above named may arise under
circumstances, in which it is impossible to impute heredity as
a cause. As Mr. Hunting very wiselj remarks, if we allow
that every one of these conditions may appear without any
hereditary predisposition, and simply as the result of extra-
neous causes, we have to ask and answer the question: "Can
it be ascertained by any definite symptoms which disease is
hereditary and which is not?" First of all it is necessary to
discuss the significance of a morbid condition in an animal
used for stud purposes, and the only two practical questions
seem to be, "Is it a serious fault!" "Will it be transmitted?"
Our first consideration will be the diseases usually classed as
hereditary.

1. Organs of special sense — In the human subject diseases
of these organs are certainly very often transmitted from
parent to offspring. In the lower animal the eye and ear
may be affected with hereditary diseases. In dogs deafness
is often hereditary. In the horse the eye suffers from disease
which may be transmitted; even accidental injury to the eye
of a parent is sometimes transmitted to the offspring, but the
question arises in such case?, Was the eye not diseased prior
to tbe injury? Cataract is transmissible, and amaurosis
(paralysis of the optic nerve causing total blindness) is said
lo be, but the evidence is scarcely well enough authenticated
to be positive.

Opihalmia {or inflammation of the eye), due to injury, can-
not be classed as hereditary, but there is evidence of trans-
mission of periodic opthalima, or, as it is commonly called,
"moon blindness." The question now arises, "How can it
be determined in certain diseases of the eye, which depends
upon accident and which is constitutional?"

Blindness is such a serious unsoundness that I agree with
Mr. Hunting, who says, "Eeject as unsound all stud animals
suffering from it, or from conditions of the eye likely to pro-
duce it." Such an opinion might be modified with safety to
both parties.when evidence of pure accident or non-transmis-
sion cm be adduced by the owner.

2. Organs of digestion — There are no definite diseases of
these organs that show any evidence of heredity.

3. Orgarts of respiration — Next to diseases of the organs
of locomotion, these are the most important that we have to
deal with, as it places an animal in tbe same position as a
locomotive without any steam. The first disease to consider
under the heading is Roaring, which can be defined as a loud
unnatural sound made during inspiration, and there is no
doubt but this abominablo disease is transmissible, as we
have abundant proofs on record. Professor Williams men-
tions a breed of horses in which nearly all the animals in
both sexes are roarers. Horses and geldings are, however,
more likely to becomo roarers than mares. It would be going
too far to insist that roaring induced in a stallion by cold,
sore throat or "strangles" is a transmissible disease, "bnt a
great difficulty arises out of the fact that herditary disease as
a rule only becomes apparent in the offspring at the same
age at which it appeared in the parent. You may have a
four-year old free from "roaring" whose sire is a notorious
"roarer," but the animal at five will have developed the
disease without other appreciable cause. Agaiu an animal
attacked with "strangles" atjfour years old may be left a
"roarer" though both parents are free from hereditary dis-
ease. The infantile diseases of horses usually appear
between the ages of three and five years. Hereditary dis-
eases also make their appearance about this time, and at this
period closer artificial surroundings and regular work come
forward as prssible causes of disease. To determine when
a disease is due to external causes entirely, and when such
causes act as exciting causes upon a system already predis-
posed by hereditary taint is a matter ol extreme difficulty.
Eoaiing is a most serious unsoundness, and its presence in
a stud animal should always be followed by rejection. There
are casts in which a horse "makes a noise, "the result of
an injury to the bones of the face or the rings of the trachea.
Such a condition cannot be considered transmissable. Whittl-
ing is merely a degree of roaring and must be judged accord-
ingly, although Professor Williams is of opinion that they
can exist independently of each other, that a whistler does
not always become a roarer.

Again, during exercise the nasal sounds in some borses are
greatly increased, causing the animal to be termed a "high
blower," and arises from flapping or cracking of the nostriiB,
and has no connection with any disease. It is sometimes
due to narrowness of the nostrils and nasal passages, and
it never seems to interfere with the horse's usefulness, con-
sequently it cannot be considered an unsoundness.

Under this headirg we roust discuss "broken wind, " which
is a nervous inflammatory disease, characterized by difficult
and spasmodic breathing, the inspiratory act being easily
performed, the expiratory being very prolonged, aud accom-
plished by two apparent efforts. This disease is commonly
knowu as heaves. As lo broken wind being hereditary it is
an open question, but it is a bict that sound chested horses
tecome broken winded without any apparent cause, and
difficulty in expiration may be attributed in Buch cases to
tbe limitation of the thoracic contraction. It will easily be
seen that when the shape of the chest is round, the thoracic
movements are more limited, and the horse will in conse-
quence not be aHe to take deep inspirations, or make strong
expiratory efforts. Considering tbe above we can place
heredity as one of the remote causes of broken wind, because
the offspring may inherit the same budily conformation and
temperament as their parents, and thns be more liable to
become similarily affected. But it must be remembered
that broken wind c»n be produced in a few days by feeding
on dry, musty bay, aDd only in old cases is it due to or
accompanied by structural changes in tbe lungs, but •
is a want of definite evidence to provo its being hered

Bah Francisco, July 1. 1888.

[To be continued.].

<pt£ ^mtUr mud jipwtsmar*.

July 7

Racine Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

Lob Angeles Fair Aug. 6 to 11

lone Fair Aug. 7 to 10

Santa Bosa Fair Aug. 13 to 18

Petaluma Fair Aug. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair.. _...Aug.20to 25

Chico Fair Aug. 'Jl to 25

Glenbrook Park Fair Aug. 28 to

Septl
Oakland Fair.. ..Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
Marvaville Fair.. Aug. S8 to Sept. 1
Sacramento State Fair Sept 3 to 15

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 24 to 2?

Susanville Fair Sept. 2* to 2&

Pacbeco Sept. 24 to 29

SanLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18to22

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct. 3 to 0

Nalional Trotting Stallion Statu

Oct 20tb.
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Humboldt Fair .

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

NORTHWESTERN.

.Oct. 2 to 5

Deer Lodge, Mont . . . July 18 to VI

Butte City, Mont .Aug. 6 to 11

Hplena, Mont., Fair. .Aug. ^0 to 2E
Missoulla, Mont.. Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8

EASTERN.

Chicago, 111 June 23 to July H I Kansas City Fair .. ..Sept. 17 to 22

Monmouth Park.. July 4 to Aug. «0 Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 | Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 tn Not. 8

Eugene City, Oregon... Stpt 4 to 7

Colfax. W. T .Sept. 10 to 15

Hillsboro, Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Salem, Or. , State Fair.. Sept . 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

The Chicago Meeting.

On the 28th the bfst racing of the meetiDg wbb seen at
Washington Park, despite the fact that the track wbb heavy
with mud. The Oakwood liandicap was the chief event of
the day. Egmont, the favorite, got away first, but after pass-
ing the stand Beaconsfield took the lead. Their positions
were not changed until the half-mile post. Here Baldwin's
Grisette challenged aDd passed the leader, Dad moviDg out of
the bunch and takiug third place. As they rounded into the
Btraight the pace was terrific. Paragon making a splend d
effort for the lead. Dad, Grisetie and Beaconstield kept in
front, however, until they reached the stand. Here Beacons-
field fell away, leaving Gtisette and Dad to make the finish,
the latter winning by a short head. The other events require
no mention beyond tbe summaries, as follows:

First race, seven-eighths of a mile— Rambler won, Hector
Becond, Parkhill third. Time, 1:37|.

Second race, five-eighths of a mile -Mamie Fodbo won,
Devonia second. Belle of Natuna third. Time, 1:1 1J-.

Third race, tive-eigbths of a mile— Castaway won, Zoolite
second, Cassandra third. Time, 1:10£-

Fourth races, one and an eighth miles, (Oakwood handicap)
— Dad won, Grisette second, Beaconsrield third. Time.
1:06|.

Fifth race, one mile (selling)— Lottie Wall won, Keder
Eahn second, Loveland third. Time, 1:54 J.

Sixth race, one and a quarter miles — Wahoo won, Santo-
line second, Glenfortane third. Time, 2:25.

On the 29th, the bright sunshine and warm south wind
brought a largely increased attendance to Washington Park.
The Kenwood stakes, the big race of the day, was productive
of some disappointment from tne fact that Haggin at the last
moment withdrew So So, there being much curiosity to see
him in fast company. The slightly heavy condition of the
track probably induced the Califoruian to leave Monsoon as
hie sole representative in the event. The twelve two-year-
olds pranced around for a few minutes, but finally got away,
with Bookmaker in the lead. Before a quarter of the dis-
tance had been traveled Proctor Knott crept up and forged
ahead, not being able, however, to get his nose in front until
entering the straight. Vincent ^as on Bookmaker and
made a gallant tffort to hold his own, but the chestnut geld-
ing drew away and won by three lengths.

There was nothing of special interest in the other raceB, of
which the recapitulation is as follows:

First race, one mile, Aristi won, Amelia P second, Amos
third. Time, 1:52£.

Second race, six furlorjgs, Loltie Wall won, Fannie second,
Sayre third. Time, 1:20 j.

Third race, five furlongs (Kenwood stakes). Proctor Knott
won, Bookmaker second. Monsoon third. Time, 1:06£.

Fourth race, one and a quarter miles, Drumstick won,
Fosteral second, Emma Johnson third. Tim-, 2:\7\.

Fifth race (one mile heats), first heat Somerset won, Mirth
second, Arundel third. Time, 1:48£.

Seoond heat, Arundel won, Headland second, Mirth third.'
Time, 1:52|.

Starters in the heat race: Calcutta 108, distanced in first
heat; Arundel 110; Headland 117; Lepanto 117, distanced in
second heat; Mirth 93; Somerset 110, distanced in second
heat; favorite Marshall Luke 118, distanced in first heat.

On Saturday, blight skies, a throng of people that labored
under continuous strain of excitement, nicely tempered heat,
oapital racing aud spirited betting were the prominent feat-
ures on the grounds of the Washington Park Club. The
chief race of the day was the valuable Englewood stakes for
three-yea r-old fillies, in which there were nine highly bred
starters. The Santa Anita pair, Los Angeles and Winona,
were promptly iLstalled as strong favoiites at odds of 4 to 5,
but the public knew that Julia L. had beaten Los Angeles at
Latonia, aud poured in their money with so much freedom in
support of her pretensions that the odds against Baldwin's
pair expanded to even money, and in some books to 6 to 5.
Los Angeles was piloted by Murphy, but she is probably mis-
judged, as she was at do time formidable. Winona led for
six furlongs, with Leonine and Zuletka alternating in second
place. When well settled in a straight run for the wire,
Barnes gave Julia L, her head aDd the filly ran right away
from her competitors and won an easy race by three lengths.

torrid iiy was mitigated somewhat at the park by oocasional
lake breezes. As to the racing, all speculation as to whether
Wheeler. T. would prove able to make Emperor of Norfolk
extend himself, and some real good racing went to naught,
because Whetler T. and Macbeth II were scratched early,
and when the decree came for the decision only Aristi and
Gallifet faced the champion three-year-old. It was a great
disappointment that the Chicago stables' colts were not
thorongbly well, because then some semblance of a race
might have beeu seen. As it was, the mighty grandson of
Lexington toddled aloDg comfortably behind Aristi until
Murphy gave him his head for a moment, when, like an
arrow sped from a bow, he passed and took the lead that
was approximately challenged thereafter. Aristi and Gillifet
are both good colts and can both run fast, yet three or four
enormous bounds of the Emperor made them momentarily
seem to stand still, and then he was pulled up and simply
galloped down the homestretch, while the other two were
racing might and main behind him to decide the disposition
of the seoond money.

Following is a summary of the racas:
Six furlongs— Miss Flood wod, King Idler second, Santa
Cruz third. Time, 1:16J.

One mile and one-sixteenth — Tenacity won, Glenfortune
tecond, Aunie H. third. Time, 1:513-

One mile and a sixteenth — Mollie McCarthy's LaBt won,
Silver Belle second, Amelia B. third. Time, 1:49|.

One mile — Emperor of Norfolk won, Artisti second, Gillifet
third. Time, 1:48|.

Seven furlongs— Clara C. won, Birthday second, Tudor
third. Time, 1:29.

Six furlongs— First heat, Shotover won, Carnegie second,
Jenoie McFarland third. Time, 1:15J; second heat, Shot-
over wod, Carnegie second, Woodcraft third. Time, 1:15|.

The chief race of the day on the 3d was the Boulevard
Stakes, in which the ftaneho Del Paso and Santa Anita
stables fought for victory. The field was of a high quality,
and furnished a geDDine horse race. Dad and Business were
scratched, and the owners of Hindoo Rose concluded to start
her, for exercise probably. Volante was the firBt favorite, but
so much money went on Haggiu's pair that they threatened
to shake his position at one time. Montrose received stroDg
support from his popular owner, and justified it by the good
race he ran. Lelax and Volante were in front when the flag
went down, but Murphy took Volante back at once. At the
stand Daruna was a clear length in front of Hindoo Rose and
Montrose, and was already giviDg evideoce of the fact that
she was to make a ruDaway of it if possible. At the quarter
she was four lengths ahead of Falcon, Montrose still being
third. AroDnd the turn she weDt so fast that a shout of sur-
prise went up when she turned, and on the backstretch she
was at least ten lengths in front, and the jockeys on the
the horses behind relaxed the pull on their mounts and
increased their pace perceptibly. Hamilton took a slight
pull on Daruna, the result being that at the half the field had
closed up most of the gap. Falcon joined Daruna, and the
two ran in close company around the stable turn, past the
three-quarterB and into the stretch, Volante being now third
and gaming fast. Murphy dow sent Volante for the race and
soon disposed of Daruna and Falcon, and won in a big gallop.
Montrose came with a big burBt of speed in front of the stand,
and ran right by Daruna. Volante won by three lengths,
and Mont'ose was two lengths in front of Daruna. Tbe race
was very fast. Time, 2:08£.

Following is a recapitulation of the races:
FirBt race, one mile— Tenbooker won; Glen Fortune
second, Montpelier third. Time, 1:44.

Second race, one mi'e — Badge won; Lela May second,
Lavinia Belle third. Time, 1;56£.

Third race, one and one-half mile — Volante won; Montrose
second, Daruna third. Time, 2:08J.

Fourth race, six furlongs— Silleck won; Minnie Palmer
second, Lee Dinkelspiel third. Time, 1:16^.

Fifth race, seven furlongs — Luke Dart won; Kosciuska
second, Dousman third. Time, 1:29£.

Sixth race, seven furlongs — Valuable won; Jacobin second,
Wary third. Time, 1;28J,

The attendance at Washington Park on the 4th was enor-
mous, being estimated at 30.000. The lacing was mainly of
an inferior character and calls for little description. The only
events at all noteworthy were the Emperor of Norfolk's easy
victory in the sweepBtakes, and Maori's fine turn of speed in
the mile dash. The track was heavy from the previous
night's drenchirg rain, and the filly performance attracted a
good deal of attention. As a rule, the fields were poor and
the racing dull. The following is a summary:

For two-year olds, six furlong — Come to Taw won, Havillah
second, Baronoff third. Time, 1:20.

All ages, one mile and one-eighth — Amelia P. won, Avin-
daro Belle second, Bonanza third. Time, 2:04}.

Mile dash, selling — Waodero won, Kensington second,
Antonio third. Time, 1:49},

Sheridan stakeB, for three-year-olds — Emperor of Norfolk
won, Gallifet secoDd, Hamlet third. Time, 2:17£.

Mile dash, selling — Maori won, Balance second, Hornpipe
third. Time, l.-45|.

Purse, one mile and one-sixteenth— Blonda wod, Silver
Belle seoond, Hettie S. third. Time, 1:54}.

Six furlongs, dash — Lottie Wall won, Robin Becond,
Beaconsfield third. Time, 1:18}.

The fourth race, the Ocean Stakes, was the star event of
the day. It brought out The Bard, Kiugstoa and Firenzi.
The result was an easy victory for The Bard, and the crowd
Bhouted itself hoarse. In fact for years no horse has had
such an ovation as was paid to The Bard both at the judges*
stand, and again at the saddling paddock. The other races
were won by Bessie Jnne, after a dead heat with Ordway,
Prospect and King Idle, and the steeplechase by Ma;or
Piokett. There were two falls, but neither of the riders
were injured.

The following is a summary of the raceB:

Three-quarter of a mile— Saxony won, Volunteer secoDd,
Sir Joseph third. Time, 1:15.

Three-quarters ot a mile— Lady Margaret won, Buddhist
second, Singleton third. Time, 1:15}.

The fourth of July Handicap, one mile— EuruB won,
Fitzroy second, Bichmond third. Time, 1:43|.

The Ocean StakeB, one and one-eighth mileB— The Bard
won by four lengths, Kingston second, Firenzi third. Time,
1:54.

The one and three-sixteenths miles was a dead heat be-
tween Bessie June and Ordway, Brother Bar third. Tim«,
2:06}.

One mile — Prospect won, Cambysses second, Fred B. third.
Time, 1:43}.

Seven-eighths of a mile — King Idle won, HouBaionic sec-
ond, Golden reel third. Time, 1:29.

The run-off for fifth race was won by Bessie June. Time,
2:06.

Steeplechase over the full course, Major Pickett won,
Retribution second, BasBanco third. No time taken.

Forest Home.

Monmouth Park Meeting-

The racing scene was again shifted, and this time to Mon-
The struggle between Zuletkaand Lela May for Becond money l( month Park, a short pleasure drive from Long Branch. The

ended in favor of th« former by a length

The last race was a great victory for Mr. Haggin's filly
BoBalind, who waB made a great favorite, but Tudor, Barrister,
Mollie McCarthy's Last and Jack Cocks bad throDgs of
admirers and backers. The race needs but a scant description
because there was but one in it, and that one was Rosalind .
She went into the lead with the fall of the flag and was never
led, romping home an eisy winoer. The lightly weighted
Famine ran well in the stretch and beat Mollie's Last for the
honors. The following is a summary of the raceB:

For two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile— Nylephta won,
Lariy Hemphill si cond, Glitter third. Time, 1:20}.

For two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile — Maneola won,
Heron Becond, Hindoo Craft third. Time, 1:18.

For all ages, one mile — Macbeth won, Lavinia Belle Becond,
Sayre third. Time, 1:45|.

EDglewood etakes for three-year-old b, one mile — Julia L.
woo, Zuletka second, Lela May third. Time, 1:46.

For three-year-olds and upward, one mile and a furlong —
Unque wod, Jim Nava second, Ed Mack third. Time, 1:59.

The one mile and a sixteenth Carus won, Business second,
Quindaro Belle third. Time, 1:52.

It was a bright, enjoyable afternoon at Washington Park
on the 2d. By rail, cable car and road, pleasure seekers
thronged to the beautiful course until 6,000 or so were
gathered within. Down town it was very, very hot, but the

opening was on the 4th, and it was admitted by the old fre-
quenters of the track that it was one of the most enjoyable
day'B racing seen there since the opening in 1871. The
weather was superb, a cool breeze blowiDg in from the ocean
all day. That there was no storm was something to be
thankful for. Had there been, thousands would have had to
take it, for the crowd present was enormous, aud it would
probably have been larger had the railroads been able to
transport all who waDted to go down at midday. They did
their best, but it was not until loog after the racing begao
that all who started reached tbe park, and even at that, the
races had to be delaytd fifteen minutes for those who had
started ou the special parlor-car traio. Notwithstanding
this, the eight races and a "run off" for dead heats were all
ruD in a little over four hours. The results were conduoive
to the enjoyment of the backers of both straight and place
favorites, Saxooy and Lady Margaret winning the first two
races. The latter is a very speedy filly that was compli-
mented by beirjg made a favorite at her first appearance.

The third race, the Fourth of July Handicap, was won by
Eurus, who, although not 'the favorite, bad a tremendous
following. Aurelia, who was the favorite, was badly handled
in tbe race, coupled with being crowded out just at the in-
etaut Garrison began to move up, while Richmond tbe seo-
oond favorite, started so lame as to fiDish third was more
than we expected.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — In the early days of
California's history, Santa Clara County was a famous graz-
ing region. In her beautiful valley and on her sloping hill-
sides were luxuriant growths of wild oats, native clovers and
bunch grass. The Spanish and Mexican people then counted
their horses and cattle by the thousands, but great changes
have come to Santa Clara Valley Bince those old days. First,
the plow of the grain-growers drove out the Spanish flocks
and herds, and held undisputed sway there for years; then
came the orchardistB, vineyardists and vegetable farmers,
armed with their budding and pruning knives, and the great
wheat fields gradually shrunk in size and in many sections
disappeared altogether. The extent of this last agricultural
revolution is one of the wonders of the age.

A decade ago, the whole country around San Jose grew no
fruit except in small family orchards; now the fruit product
is fabulous. There were 1,500,000 fruit trees in the County
in 1886, and now, with those planted in 1887 and 1888, there
must be more than 2,000,000 fruit trees in Santa Clara. It is
estimated that the tree-fruit crop of 1887 aggregated 4,500
tons or 90,000,000 lbs. The crop of 1888 will show an in-
crease ©f 33 per cent, upon that of last year. The small-fruit
crop is also very large. For days at a time in 1887, Santa
Clara station shipped from four to eleven carloads of black-
berries, and these figures did not include those sold to the
San Jose canneries. Ab large as these figures show tbe fruit
industry to be, it is rapidly growing. New areas are beiDg
planted to orchards, vioeyards and vegetable gardeDs each
year.

Id spite of the changes that a third of a century has brought
to the valleys and hillsides of Santa Clara there is still a
large live-stock interest. The great herds and bands of Span-
ish stock have gone and their places have been taken by
horses and cattle of the best blood. A great deal of energy,
enterprise and public spirit has been shown by certain Santa
Clara people in introducing and breeding this better stock,
and among these Colonel Coleman Younger occupies a lead
ing position. "ForeBt Home," his breeding farm, is known
to all lovers of fine short-horn stock. It was to visit this
place that, in company with C. N. ChaBe, Esq. of San Fran-
ciso, your correspoDdeDt made a trip to the "Garden City."
The ride from Oakland to San Jose by way of Niles iB al-
ways a delight. The fivlete lands covered with orchards and
vineyards, and vegetable aud small-fruit farms on the one
hand, and the sloping uplands of the foothills on tbe other
form a picture that, seen even for the hundredth time, re-
tains all its charms. It is an ever recurring wonder to see
the gradual advance of the gardener, the orchardist and vine-
yardist up the sloping uplands toward the top of thefoothillB.
In two years every foot of thsse hillsides will be occupied by
the fruitmen and gardDers with their extensive cultivation.
While it is true that almost everybody in that section is en-
gaging to a greater or less extent in fruit growing, still from
the car window one may see many herds of good cattle and
many bands of good horses, and although this has been an
unusually dry season, all the stock seems to be in good con-
dition. As the cars whirl past orohard after orchard, every
tree of which is bending under its weight of fruit, we wonder
where it is all consnmed. Every mile of the way shows new
progress and development. New dwellings and new business
blocks are goiog up in all the towns. As we approached San
Jose this was the more noticeable. There you aee on every
hand the evidences of the growing prosperity which is pre*
vailing in Santa Clara County. At the depot we were met
by Colonel Younger, and in the first family carriage ever
brought to that part of the state, and still in good condition
after 30 years use, we were driven through a beautifully
shaded avenue, bordered by fine residences and residence
grounds, to "Forest Home" which is just outside the city
limits.

Here, in a grove of stately and beautiful trees, in sight of
the steeples and spires of San Jose and the rounded foothills
on either side of the valley, Colonel Younger has made him-
self a charming home. More than 200 acres of the richest
sediment Boils have been divided into fields of from 10 to 25
acres each and seeded todomesticgrasses. Each field has water
and shade, and with a little irrigation the grass has, even
in this dry year, a vernal green. The forage plant most
favored by the Colonel is the Australian rye-graBS, It is
hardy, sweet and nutritious, makes a thick sward and stands
the dry season remarkably well, and continuous grazing does
not kill it. If it does as well in other localities and en other
soils as there, its introduction will prove a benefaction to this
state. Colonel Younger is a pioneer Bottler of thiB Coast,
having come here in 1850 and located ou the spot now so
famous as "The Forest Home Stock Ranch.*'

All the 38 yeais which have intervened from that time he
has spent beautifying and adorniDg his home. With hia own
hnnds he haB planted all the various and rare trees and shrubs
which surround bis place. He has crossed tbe plains with
trains and stook several times when eaoh journey involved
hardships and dangers which those who cross the continent
in luxurious palaoe cars cannot imagine. He now lacks one
year ouly to make him four score, and he is the best pre-
served man in tbe state. It is more than a quarter of a cen-
tury since he brought his first herd-book short-horns to Cali-
fornia. These were purchased in Kentucky and Missouri
without regard to cost. From that time to this be has been

1888

3£Ite ifrejeitjer awd <P pBtismnn.

a constant buyer of the best short-horD, prize-ring blood of
America. Wherever the best formed animals have been
found there he has bought. From this blood have been pro-
duced hundreds of animals, equal in every respect to any on
this continent. "With the koowledge and experience of these
long years of breeding has been united an enthusiasm and
public spirit rarely equalled.

The Btock of "Forest Home" has been exhibited and has
taken prizes at all the fairs of the State for 25 years, For
many years Colonel Younger was a Director of the State
Agricultural Society, and gave his time and best efforts to
the great work of elevating the held aod factory owners and
workers to a higher plane of labor and production.

This article must necessarily be too short to give a com-
plete description of the So head of short-horns now at "For-
est Home." There are four royally bred and royal lookiDg
bolls at the head of which is the "Duke of Kirklevington,"
bred by A. J. Alexander, Esq. of Woodburn Stock Farm, Ky.
Among the cows are "Red Dolly" and her daughters "Bed
Dolly 2d," "3d Oxford Rose," and "2d Eoseof Forest Home."
There are other cows equally noticeable. There are calves,
yearlings, two-year-olds and three-year-olds which have the
size and form to suit the most exacting requirements.

"While looking at these herd-book cattle so perfect in form
and bo profitable for the grazier, I wondered why more of
this blood is not used by the stockmen of the State for the
improvement of their stock. It costs no more to raise one of
these fine animals for market than it does to raise a scrub
which never pays for feed. In 1S86 there were in this State
less than 2,000 thoroughbred cattle, and there were less than
20,000 grades. At the same time there were 200,000 common
cattle, and when seen they are for tne most part very com-
mon. Wh.it is wanted to make stock raising in California
profitable is an improvement of the breeds of catttle, aDd this
can be done only by a diffusion of the best blood.

In addition to the short-horns there are many fine bred
horses and sheep. A visit to "Forest Home" with its green
fields, unexcelled cattle, horses and sheep, is a rich treat to
a lover of fine stock. After the examination of the stock,
which ocenpied several honrs, came the indoor hospitality of
the Colonel and his charming family, and then the return to
Oakland through the orchards and vineyards, whii-h, if pos-
sible, looked more attractive than in the morning.

Oakland, July 3d, 1887. H. L.

hia whip, and replied with an amused smile, "Then, Baron,
perhaps you had better get your cashier to ride." The skill-
full, honest jockey is well worth the money that is paid to
him. Of a thousand exercising lads who seek promotion to
the racing pigskin, there is scarcely one that is worthy of
attaining the position of first rider in a large stable. The
jockey must have muscles of iron, combined with the slight
touch of a lady's wrist, with a weight that will allow him to
ride in all the principal stakes. In order to do this, he must
regulate his diet often to a painful degree, and live a life of
entire abnegation even in regard to stimulants. Ee mast be
an excellent judge of pace and a keen observer of the traits of
the prominent horses against which he has to run. Under
certain difficult contingencies his judgment must be instan-
taneous, and such is especially the c*se with our circular
tracks. The critical point in a race, with a large field of
horses, is generally at the turn into the straight. The rider
of one of the favorites ha* been running in a pocket near the
rails, and has to find an opening on the turn or abandon the
race. He knows that there is a mint of money on the result
besides the fame of the stable. Every nerve is strung with
excitement. He sees his opportunity, perhaps, nf xt the pole,
or where a horse has been earned out by another, or he still
has to wait his time. In that vei y moment a first-class jockey
may earn nis years' wages by the judgment he shows, and
the skill with which he carries out bis intentions. Then
again, there are few riders who have a loDg career on the turf
in this country, owing to the lighter weights than those in
use in England. To resume the whole question, a fir3t-class
jockey may be Baid to be worthy of his hire.

Notes and Comments.

With the enormous increase in the value of stakes at all
the racing centers, first-class trainers and jockeys are in such
demand that fabulous prices are paid for their services,
greatly to the dismay of owners of times gone by, whose
training bills were not burdened with such heavy expenses.
There are racing establishments that now contain horses in
training that represent upwards of $100,000 in value, whose
expenditure in the way of stabling, training and travelling,
together with the entries to almost countless stakes, amount
annually to at least half that sum, while to this, in a few
instances, must be added retaining fees for the heavy and
light weight jockeys of from $3,000 to $10,000 a year. A good
honest, able, careful trainer cannot be too highly valned in
an extensive stable, whose owners are apt to indulge in heavy
speculations. He has not only to keep aD intelligent super-
vision of his valuable charges but also to time their prepara-
tion so that on a given day and for a given race a horse shall
be tit to run for a man's life. The skilful trainer is wrapt up
in his occupation. He knows well that his orders on the
track are eagerly watched by his confreres and that if he
makes an innovation on the usual course of training, it will
be the talk of the track when the day's exercise is at an end.
He is well aware that every movement of his horses is fol-
lowed by a score of touts who are eager to obtain the secrets
of the stable. A private trial is almost an impossibility
on the large tracks without the result being known, so that
the trainer has to obtain a true insight as to the speed and
endurance of his nags without bis competitors gaining the
same advantage. It sometimes happens that in keying a
horse up in the final preparation he may show some slight
ailment after his work, and then the anxious question pre-
sents itself, as indeed it does in all cases, as to the instruc-
tions to be given to the jockey in riding the race under
various contingencies. But all his cares and anxieties are
amply rewarded when his horse is stripped in the paddock
amid the admiring comments of turf amateurs who are keen
admirers of a well conditioned racer, and afterwards the
round of cheers from the crowded stands as his horse, the
picture of strength, speed and symmetry of motion comes
sweeping along the course as he takes part in the preliminary
gallop of a great race. His work, for the time, is done, and
now he relies in a great measure on luck and the skilful
riding of the jockey for the crowning success of his arduous

labors.

The jockey; well, it does appear somewhat incongruous
that a rider should receive a larger amonnt for a few minutes
work than the trainer does for his almost ceaseless labors
during the racing season. Not only that, but in many
instances it will be found at the end of a campaign that the
rider has cleared a great deal more money than his employ-
ers. The fact is that the enormous fees earned by first-class
jockeys of modern times is the natural outcome of the
increased value of the stakes. The old school of trainers
cannot, in some instances, accommodate themselves to the new
rider of things. They urge that these jockeys are generally
mere boys, most of them ignorant and unable to earn five
hundred dollars a year in any other occupation, and the idea
of their receiving from three to fifteen thousand a year for
their services is simply preposterous. Those who argue in
this sense appear to forget that supply and demand covers
the question. It is related that a certain prince of London
finance, who owned an extensive stable, once accosted Fred
Archer, after one of his brilliant finishes, and inquired on
what terms his services at first call could be secured for the
next season. .* Archer promptly replied £3,000. "Great heav-
ens, Archer," exclaimed the magnate, "that's more than I
pay my head cashier!" Archer tapped his boot slightly with

It was the old, old story, a difference of opinion between
judges and the public as to which horse was the winner
after a very close finish. It happened in the Thistle Stakes
at Coney Island on the 26th June, that the Dwyer's Tea
Tray and Appleby's Tristan, both backed for very heavy
amounts, got away from the field and had the race home to
themselves. At the last furlong Tristan seemed to have out-
lasted Tea Tray, but the latter under McLaughlin's vigorous
driving came again, and although Tristan responded gamely
he was a tired horse, and after a desperate finish Tea Tray
appeared to have had a head the best of it. The Dwyer
Brothers are very popular and the crowd went wild with
enthusiasm for Tea Tray and his rider, but soon there was a
hush as the people in the press and the grand stand opposite
the finishing poet, saw Tristan's number go upas the win-
ner, which was followed by a series of yells and hisses, amid
a scene of wild confusion. It is said by competent riders
that it is impossible for a jockey to give a decision on a
close race in which he is one of the competitors, so it was
unfortunate that McLaughlin stated to Mr. Dwyer that "if
ever he won a race, it was The Thistle Stakes with Tea
Tray." The Dwyer Brothers were naturally irritated over
the result and in their vexation they announced their inten-
tion of scratching their horses for the remaining races of the
day, and not allow their colors to be seen at Sheepshead
Bay, save in stakes for the remainder of the meeting. For
racing interests in general it was a most unfortunate occur-
rence. Mr. Bradford who was the presiding judge is recog-
nized as a careful, quick sighted, experienced man, whose
honest intentions have never been impugned. A close
finish is often difficult to decide, especially when one horse
is coming and the other tinng or swerving under the whip
within a stride or two of the winning post. But surely the
judge is in the best position to give a decision, and if, as
sometimes happen?, it is not in accordance with public
opinion, it is far better to accept the verdict as final, than a
heavy blow should be given to racing through throwing
doubts around in regard to the competency and honesty of
the two most important executive officers on the track,
namely the judge and the starter. The Dwyer Brothers
have veen very unfortunate with their stable this season as
moat of their crack horses have gone amiss, so it was the
more vexatious when they where assured by competent men
that the race was theirs, but it is to be hoped that the gentle-
men will rescind their objections and thus set an example of
not challenging the decisions of the constituted authorities.

hold of affairs in the way they have done, it is a question of
only a very short time before they succeed. Another thing
which was demount rated is that New York will furnish the
sale market of the future, for nowhere else -in the country
can the bujing wealth of the country be attracted so rapidly,
so easily and so profitably as in the Empire City."

The concluding sentence of the foregoing article ia open to
criticism from a California point of view. It was not for a
moment denied that New York is the leading salemart of the
the country, but for the Californians, there is an immense
amount of expense and risk in reaching that city from the
Pacific slope, that in the case of the Bancho del Faso con-
signment was beyond computation. A special train with
ample accommodation for seventy horses and their twenty
attendants is a no small item in itself, but add to this the
dangers arising from accidents and the sudden change of
clinate, it is only a millionaire that could stand the risks. It
is reported that Mr. John Mackey stated to a press corre-
spondent that it would be perhaps more jadicious to hold the
annual sale of the Bancho Del Paso yearlings in California,
and thus allow the Eastern buyers to assume the li-k of the
shipment of their purchases to the East. It is an open
question whether even such an important event as the Hag-
gin sale could] attract a lirge number of buyers from the
East to this coast in the busiest part of the ruciDg seasjD.
Then the buyers have but little experience in transportation
matters over such an immense distance and mi.L: exaggerate
(he necessary expenditure and risk. If these yearlings were
sent to the East in different consignments aud under inex-
perienced supervision, both the risk and expenditure would
be largely increased, and in c*se of disaster the va ue of our
colts in succeeding years might be endangered. Thejexperi-
ments made by Mr. Haggin in these cases wilt be followed
with a great deal of interest by those owners of fine Btock
both in racing and trotting strains, who would like to take
advantage of the Eastern market in minimizing the risks and
expenditure of transportation.

San Luis Obispo Colt Entries.

Brown & Taylor enters b c Monroe S. by Mtnroe Chief,
dam Lady Tiffany.

P. W. Murphy enters br c Electioneer Jr.

P. W. Murphy enters br f Maud M.

P. "W. Murphy enters s f Hattie hy Gaviota, dam Owen-
dale.

Charles Lee enters Mayflower by Gaviota, dam by Bofton,
her dam Eimbell Jackson.

Geo. Tan Gordon enters b c Dude by Altoona, dam tm-
known.

Geo. Van Gordon enters d c Dandy by Altoona, dam by
Echo.

Geo. Von Gordon enters s c Andy by McGnneis' dam
Scamperdown.

J. H. Hollister enters br f Flora H. by Altoona, dam Hop-
kin's Lady Nell.

J. H. Hollister enters s f Meiggles by McCltllan, dam
Molley.

TV. H. Clark enters b f Maud C by Jim Mullany, dam
Cora C.

W. N. Clark enters b f Polly Hopkins by Dun «fc Don-
nelly's Nutwood, dam unknown.

Geo. C. Smith enters blk c Alta by Altoona, dam Fannie.

Entries to Close.

Horsemen should not overlook the c'ate or making entries
in the Montana and Washington Circuit. The circuit in-
cludes Deer Lodge, Butte and Helena, Mout , Spokane Falls,
"Walla Walla and Colfax, W. T. The purees aggregate
$45,000. TrottiDg entries for the entire circuit close July
14th. Payment need not be made until the Saturday before
the meeting at each place. Bunning entries close the eve*
ning before the race at each place. Write to any one of the
secretaries for blanks and programmes.

Napa and Solano District No.
25 Fair,

At NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888. inclusive.

if such actions were persisted in, it might have serious All District Races to be Open to the Coun-

effcets on the interests of the turf.

The recent sale at New York of the yearlings from the
Bancho Del Paso was a gigantic advertisement of the bound-
less resources of our great State. It is well kcown that to
successfully raise thoroughbreds, it needs not only capital,
judgment, liberality and enterprise in the location of the
farm and the selection o£ the stock,' but also that succulen1
grasses and cereals, clear flowing water and a salubrious cli-
mate are among the first requisites. There were in all nearly
seventy head of yearlings, and as they were exhibited the
unanimous opinion was expressed that only California could
furnish such a magnificent consignment. The sporting
writers of the press were outspoken in their praises, aid
from amid a Bcore of brilliant notices in the New York jour-
nals we take the following extract from the Sporting World:
•• It is almost impossible to describe the sensation they creat-
ed when first they were shown. Such size, such substance,
such bone, such finish was never seen together among such
an abundance. There was not a commoner among them,
and in addition to their look-s they were so well developed
that all looked like two-year-olds, some even like three-year-
olds, and a few might easily have been taken for four-year-
olds. And yet tbey were not gross. Indeed, by this con-
signment, California has demonstrated that the time is at
hand when the Pacific Slope will take the lead in breeding
the race horse, and when men like the Messrs. Haggin,
brimful of energy and enterprise, accustomed to vast under-
takings and provided with practically unlimited wealth, take

ties of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and
Marin.

SPE PROGRAMME.

Tuesday. October Tad.

1— RrxsLvo Rack— Free for all. Turee-o,nartersof a mile and repeat.
Added money. |200.
2— Tbi.ttiso- 2:30 Class. Purse. ISOO.
3— Trotting— Three-year-old. Purse, ftioo.

Wednesday. October 3d.
1— Tp.. .ttlng— 2:20 Class. Purse #1000.
5— PAClNG-2:2o Class. Purse $500.
6— Trotting— District 2: W Class. Puree, #500.

Thursday, October -lib.
7— RrvKDfo Rack— Free for all. One mite and repeat. Purse, |2SO.
S— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Purse. *«W.
9— Trotting— Ids trie I— Three -year-old. Puree, HOO.

Friday. October 5th.
10— Trotting— 1 :Z~> (lass. Purse, $300.
II— Trotting— District— S3D Class. Purse. *nx>.
UU- TiiiiiTiNr— District — Two-year-old. Purse. HOO.

Saturday. October 6th.
it— BtTHWDra RaOS— One and one-quarter mile dash. Pnrse, |250.
[( Tbottiso — Fonr-year-oldand under. 5eble Wilkes barred. Purse,

l.WT rotten G— Free for all. Purse, 11,000.
OrS" A reserve fund on hand for special races.

Kt.n\KK> AMMOMIiriONN
Fntrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany nomination.
in all races three moneys, viz.. 00,10 and ioem i

\li tr->ttink* and pacing races nest three In five, except two-year-old
race, which is best two in three.
Trotting and racing colors to be named in al! entries aud used In all

For further conditions see circular.
Races commence each day at 1 o'clock i*. u. sharp.
Stables, hay and straw free to competitors,
Entries close August 1, 1888, with Secretary

I* . 1^ J .V Tl F,^. 1 r

A. II. lOMkMMi, Secretary, Xipun

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July 7

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are BOBpended for non
payment of entrance, and other causes, viz:

By order of the Cambridge City Agricultural and Trotting
Association, Cambridge City, Indiana:

H. J. Myers, WaynesBeld, O., and b m Mollie P., runner.

Sam Plnmmer, Waynesfield, O., and ch g Veto, runner.

W. A. Smith, Owensboro, Ky., and ch g Lausbrongh, lun-
ner.

A. Nickel, Waynesfield O., and ch s Easter Boy, runner-

Jas. H. Lust, St. Johns, 0., and gr g Moorefleld, runner.

G. D. Dormeus, Marion, lnd., and ch g Lomas, runner.

G. D. Dormeus, Marion, lnd , and ch g Walker, runner.

Jos. Kea, Sr., Madison, lnd., and 'or g Little Kea, pacer.

Blue and Parish, Bushville, lnd., and s g Blue Room.

By order of the Terre Haute Trotting Association, Terre
Haute, Indiana:

AH Loder, Lewisville, lnd., and gr g Highland Boy.

F. Blankey, Springfield, 0., and gr g Gray John, pacer.

By order of the National DriviDg Club, Milwaukee, Wis:

Geo. Edmanson, Chicago, III., and blk m Marosa.

By order of the Erie Driving Park Association, Erie, Pa:

S. J. Paltrrson, Tiffin, Ohio, and b g J. P. H.

Wm. Brenigen, Tiffin, Ohio, and b g J. P. E.

F. L. Miller, Cortland, O., and b g Harry W.

W. H. H. Stewart, (colored) Corry, Pa., and b g Willie H.

H. Weber Columbus, Pa., and b g Willie H.

A. C. Pennock, Newburg, 0., and gr s Xoung Pilot.

A. J. Hnwes, Johnstown, Pa., and b g Toney Newell.

By order of the Corry Driving Park Association, Corry, Pa:

Wm. Temple, New York, N. Y.. and b g Marks.

Wm. Kelley, Cleveland, O., and b g Marks.

Wm. Kelley, Warren, Pa., and gr m Kilty S , runner.

Wm. Kelley, Warren, Pa., and ch g Eigaroon, rnnner.

J. Eysinger, Warren, Pa., and 1> m Camilla.

P. S — L. Sturdevant is suspended with Kitty S., above.

Detroit, June loth, 1888. J. H. Steiner, Sec'y.

Rigid Rules of Racing.

The rules of racing are somewhat too rididly enforced in
Australia, if we are to believe the following statements:

"When the winner has ouce passed the post no one mu6t
touch him or his horse t'll after the judge has told him to
dismount and he has weighed in, and the weighing is done
coram publico. Some lime since an ameteur won a race, and
when he retnrned to the paddock the girl lie was engaged to
marry presented him with a rose. She had not studied the
Eules of Racing, whether he had I do not not know, bot the
unsentimental stewards were on the alert, and the winner
was disqualified. On another occasion the favorite won, but
the j ickey lost his cap in the course of the struggle. The
snn was blazing away its fiercest, and when the horse pulled
up a sympathetic bookmaker (incidentally, it should be re-
marked that he bad laid heavily against the wiDner) went up
to this successful jockey, and remarked. ' "You'll have a sun-
stroke my bny, if you don't take care — here, put on my hat!''
and offered his comfortable Panama. The b iy thoughtlessly
took it and put it on — and that kindly bookmaker had a
good race after the winner had been disqualified and the
stakes awarded to the unbacked outsider who finished sec-
ond

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

A. Plucky Angler.

An East Indian describes an incident while fishing for Man-
seer in the Peiiar river that stamps him an angler of much
more than ordinary enthusiasm, especially when it is remem-
bered that the fish not infrequently reaches a weight of one
hundred pounds, and is as game as a salmon. He says;

On one occasiou, I determined to discard my flies and to
follow the tactics and advice of my friends the Ooralies (hill
men), so baiting my book with a fine, healthy lump of pump-
kin, and casting it well out into the pool, I -tuck the butt of
my rod into the Baud on the river bank, and was filling my
pipe and preparing to sirike a light, when all of a suddeD, as
the story boobs say, there was a flop in the river, and the
next minute I saw my rod, careering down the big pool at
about ten miles on hotir!

That I was into a big 'on there could hardly be a doubt,
and while I felt certain that the fish wa* at one end, I was

unfortunately ever more certain that the proveibial f I

mean that I was not at the other! and how to get there was
the rub. Pulling off my coat and boots, and pitching my bat
on the ground — I was grievously sorry that I hcd jjarted with
the last named. Soon afterwards, forthe sun was villainously
hot, I pitched a header into the pool, and made for my fast
disappearing rod as quickly as circumstances — which in this
instance were chiefly clothes — would admit.

Fur the first fifty yards or so I made very good going, but
the weight of my wet clothes began soon to tell, and I began
to realise the fact that, unless my fish soon came to a stop, I
should soou be nowhere. Treading water for a few seconds,
by way of a rest, I was most agreeably surprised at catching
a glimpse of my rod only a few yards ahead of me, my fish
having most considerately come back to me, at least so it
appeared.

Cheered by the sight of my rod, like a giant refreshed, I
made a superb effort, caught up with it, dashed at it, grabbed
it, but alas! for my fondest hopes, the biggest fish I had ever
hooked, and that surely I deserved to land, had got away,
just as he seemed to be well within my grasp.

Tired with my swim and disgusted at losing my fish, the
self-conscious smile of superiority that I knew would Bteal
over the faces of my Ooralies when I bad once again to own
to defeat, as own it I should have to do when next they oame
to see me, seemed to rine before me, and I could not refrain
from etisiop my sorely tried temper in the manner said to be
pecnli.tr to Englishmen, and which, at any rate, i8 most effi-
cacious, and, under the circumstances, the least fatiguing
way of letting off htearu!

The echo of that big D reverberated amongst the rocks,
p dd as the last faint sound, mingling with the sweet music o(
'he rippling waters and the sonaling of the ereose in the
' /ranches overhead, disappeared in the distance, I suoceeded
n reaching the bank, a miserable wreck, disgusted with my
luck, and lamentably limp,

A Living Fishing Line.

Down amongst the sea-weed stems and pointed rocks we per-
ceive a long, black, tangled string, like a giant's leather boot-
lace pat to soak; let us trace it in its various folds and twists,
and disentangle some of it, we shall have in hand a tough,
slippery, indiarubber-like substance, which might well be
pronounced a sea-string, and classed with the long trailing

i weeds amongst which we have found it. A sea-string it is,

' but not a weed — in fact, a living lasso, capable of consuming
the prey it encloses within its treacherous folds. From

1 twenty to thirty feet is no uncommon length for this artful
animated fishingline to reach, but its diameter rarely exceeds
an eighth of an inch. It has a mouth, however, capable of
considerable distention and holding power. What can ap-

! pear more innocent than this delicate-looking creeper trailing
here and there as the heaving water wells and flow6 as the

! tide comes in? Let an unwary tube-dweller, lullen into a
false security, stretch forth its tentacles to meet the welcome
wave, and a pointed head is adroitly insinuated. The mouth
effects its tenacious grasp on the yielding tissues, and the
tenant of the tube becomes food for the Nemertes Borla&ii,
for such is the name of this cord-like freebooter. Mr. Kins-
ley appears to have taken more than ordinary interest in the
habits of this strange creature. Speaking of it, he inquires,
"Is it alive? it hangs helpless and motionless, a mere velvet
string across the hand. Ask the neighbouring annelids and
the fry of the rock fishes, or put it in a vase at home and see.
It lies motionless, trailing itself among the gravel. You can-
not tell where it begins or ends. It may be a strip of dead
sea-weed — H imanthalia lorea, perhaps, or Chorda Jtlnm — or
even a tarred siring. So thinks the little fish who plays
over and over it, till he touches ai last what is too purely a
head. In an instant a bell-shaped sucker mouth has fastened
to its side, in another instant, from one lip a concave double
proboscis, just like a tapir's (another instance of the repeti-
tion of forms), has clasped him like a finger, and now begins
the struggle, but in vein. He is being 'played' with such a
fishing rod as the skill of a "Wilson or a Stoddard never
could invent; a living line with elasticity beyond that of the
most delicate fly-rod which folio ws every lnnge, shortening and
lengthening, slipping and twisting round every piece of gravel
and stem of sea-weed with a tiring drag, such as no Highland
wrist or step could ever bring to bear on salmon or trout.
The victim is tiring now, and slowly yet dexterously his
blind assailant is feeling and shifting along his side till he
reaches one end of him, and then the black lips expand, aDd
slowly and surely the curved fingers begins packing him end
foremost into the gullet where he sinks inch by inch, till the
swelling which marks hiB place is lost amongst the colls, and
he is probably macerated into a pulp long before he has
reached the opposite extremity. Once safe down, the black
murderer contracts again into a knotted heap, and lies like
a boa with a stag inside him, motionless and blest. — Cassett's
Popular Educator.

Tahoe is easily reached as Webber, has also a full comple-
ment of anglers, but of a sort not so keen. Fashion rules
there, and what sport is bad is with the spoon. Not that
spooning is to be deprecated, but when fly fishing can be had
it is not easy to understand how able-bodied men can be con-
tent with dawdling over the stern of a boat killing game fish
with gross tackle strong enough to drown a porpoise.

It is unsafe perhaps to insist that any one sort of fly fish-
ing is more enjoyable or more sportsmanlike than another,
yet there does seem to hi a freedom and a thrill about ang-
ling for trout or salmon in a strong river that do not character-
ize pond fishing. "We know no more delightful picture than
that presented when the angler ie seen gracefully whipping
some brawling current in a mountain gorge, alone, but not
lonely.

A new sort of landing-net being spoken of very highly by
the Editor of the English Fishing Gazette, has a ferrule
through which the handle slips when the net is not in use,
and is held by a snap-catch, making a compact affair to
carry. When it is necessary to net a fish the catch is disen-
gaged and the net immediately falls to the end of the handle,
being held rigidly there by the close fitting of the end of the
handle to the furrule. The device impresses one as excellent,
and if put on the market will doubtless be generally used.

Increasing interest is to be noted about good fishing resorts
which have hitherto yielded their rare treasures only to the
more hardy among the anglers. The dozen or more lakes on
the water systems of the great Placer and Nevada hydraulic
mining companies were all stocked with trout years ago, and
have been fished but little. The North Bloomfield Jakes are
full of handsome fish which take the fly, and permission to
fish is readily had npou presentation of proper references.
The Sierra Butles lakes afford what is thought by some to be
better sport than any o'.her pond fishing in the State. The
water is also cold, and the trout are unusually lively and
strong. A dark fly, or one with a bit of red about it, may be
relied upon to fill the largept basket in a day's fishing.

With July 1st, and unvarying summer warmth, there come
most cheering reports from the real fishing resorts among
the high mountains. The snow has about melted, the
streams are running a fair head of water, clear and compara-
tively free fr im bottom, feed and flies of many sorts are
abundant. The early fishing in coast streams is good in its
way, strengthens wrists, tones up frames relaxed by inontbB
of winter inactivity, makeB more keen the eyes which have
so long looked on printed pages that the first rises are often
unheeded or seen too late to strike fairly. But angling for
very little fish is only a placebo. Tbe real thing is to wander
among the granite mountains where streams run strong and
trout are lnsty and large. Where sardine cans are conspicu-
ous only by absence, and where no well tramped trails dis-
figure the banks of rivers that run in eternal quiet save for
their own murmuring.

A few, and among them some of the most expert prefer
the ease of comfortable inns on the various well stocked
lakes, of which four or five may be reached in a few hours.
At Weber there iB row a royal family of deft fishermen.
Professor Allen and Mr, Ellard Beau, of San Jose, Messrs.
Ranson, E Wilson, Anstin Tnbbs and John M. Adams, of
this city. "Petronella," of tne world, or at least that by no
means insignificjnt portion of it reached by this paper. Will
Goloher and Chas. D. Laing better fitted out with tackle
than any other auglers in Amerioa, and a half dozen others,
are enjoying the cool and comfort of the days at Stile's
anglers' home on Webber, sleepiug the long nights, beyond
reach of rattling wagons or rumbling cable cars, chatting and
reading for hours of each sunny day until a fit ripple is on
the lake, then casting about with certainty of striking good
pound fish as gnmeeB need be, so frequently that the min-
ntes from six to nine o'clock in tbe evening are full of exoite-
meut.

TRAP.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder ano Sportsman.

Death of J. W. Donaldson.

On May 5th laBt, at his home in Fairfield, Solam County,
there died from phthisis, a man and Bportsman of fair repute
and wide acquaintance. Mr. J. W. Donaldson was born at
London, Va.. in 1824, but whea young was takeu to Ohio
and apprenticed to a machinist. In 1855 he came to Cali-
fornia and fanned for two years, returniug in '57, and bring-
ing his family to Fail field in 1858, where he has since
remained doing a general trading business, a part of which
was dealing in fire arms, iu the use of which he was very
expert. Iu earlier days when Sacramento, Solano and Napa
Counties abounded in game of all sorts from elk to snipe,
Mr. Donaldson devoted a large portion of his lime to sboot'-
ing, and his mind was a full store-house of interesting
reminiscences of tbesport and sportsmtn of those days. In
all relations Mr. Donaldson bore himself with dignity and
had tbe respect of all who knew him. He left a family of
three sons, all fine shots and energetic yonng men.

A New Field Trial Venture-

The California Kennd Bench Show and Fit H Trial Club
announces its first field trial for September next. Fcnr
tickets are to be alloted to each member of the club, and ouly
a certain number of invited participants will be present. Mr.
George Flournoy, Jr., has beeu elected President of the
Club, and a number of additions made to the ioll. The
phice chosen for trial purposes has not been announced, nor
has any statement been n^ade as to what slakes will be run,
nor under what roles. Many good setters and pointers are
owned in the club, and it is a gratifying indication of the
progrepsive spirit of the members that" they are going in for
field trials. While not invariably conclusive as to the abso-
lute merit of the dogs which run, they are yet the beBt test
of excellence in vogue.

California Wing Shooting Club.

Several notable peculiarities characterized the meeting of
the club at San Bruno on Sunday la6t. The birds, always
quick at that place, were abnormally so on the last occasion,
most of them being darting tailers and low birds which Mr!
Crittenden Robinson has often said were by fur the hardest
to score on. A brisk wind toward the traps from the score
did not help tbe shooters any. Another item of interest was
the superb shooting done by Messrs. Osborne and Meiily.
Mr. Osborne has shot but two years, and when he regan was
not at all handy with his gun, but each meeting has Been him
in better form, and his recent scores entitle him to rank with
the best. His luck was of the worst, especially with the bird
scored against him. He had cut a bird down, and the gun
snapped when he attempted to use the second barrel. When
given another bird he got a strong old one which got out of
bounds, although hard hit.

Mr. Meiily really killed all of the birds trapped for him,
but his fourth died out of bounds. Mi illy was extraordi-
narily quick with his first barrel throughuut the rreetiug.
-He also is a comparatively new man at the tmps, but is so
enthusiastic, and practices so much, that he has immediately
stepped into a position usually reached only after long series
of disappointments.

Dr. Kucwles' score of five is laughable, the worst by far
that he has ever made, aud to be accounted for only on the
supposition that he was entirely out of condition. It is true
he had a very hard lot of birdu, but he is used to such, and
has repeatedly ecored tens and elevens on them wheu in a
shooting mood. Willie De Vaull is also able to average more
nearly twice five than five. He uses a 26-inch Parker, and
is very sharp with it, but when his birds get well away he
needs a little closer pattern to stop them.
At 12 birds, Hurlingham. For club trophies,

Osborne 2 12 11111112 0—11

DeVault 0 0111020002 0—6

Meiily 1 110112122 2- 1—11

Liddle 2 OolOuo 12111—7

Knowlea 2 110100001UQ-6

Rice 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 0—4

At 6 birds. S2.5H entrance. Sweepstake. Won by Mr. Osborne

Osborne 1 2 1 I 1 1—0 i 'Jones" 0 2 1 2 1 2-6

Brown 1 2 2 12 0— 5 | "Crosby" 0 2 10 1 2-.

ATHLETICS.

The Stombs' Testimonial.

The testimonial entertainment proffered by the Olympic
Club on Friday evening ot last week, to the widow of its
recently deceased Assistant Secretary R. T. Stombe, was
largely attended and netted abont one thousand dollars.

The Grand Opera House was not crowded, but was com-
fortably filled. A gratifying feature of the evening was the
presence of several distinguished athlets, not members of
the club, who volunteered their services. Among them Mr.
Jackson, an Australian boxer of great celebrity, and Mr, J.
L. Herget, whose achievements under the title "Young
Mitchell" have gained for him the utmost consideration.

President Harrison and Leader Hammersmith, upon whom
much of the labor of preparing the entertainment rested,
cinnotbe too highly complimented both for its interesting
character and for the promptness with which succeBBive
nnmbers were gone through. The athletes were at their
best, and a more brilliant exhibition has not been given in
San Francisco.

The first number was on tbe pyramid ladders by Messis.
George A. Dull, center man; Master Eddie Slack, top man,
and MeHsrs John Haninnrsmitb, J. G. Mansfield, Jas. Stuck,
R. C. Jones, A. E louart, Jr., J. H. Stack and W. Henry.
Next was club swinging by Professor Smythe and H. M.
Vaughn, two of a trio of which the late Mr. Stombs was a
graceful third.

Gladiatorial groupings by Professor Smythe, J. G. Mans-
field, Ben Boguer and R Leandro were very striking.

Then came superb exhibitions of wrestling iu Grmco-
Romau by Director J. B. Tibbats aud El. A. Kolb. aud in
catcb-as-cafch-can by Professor Faulkner and B. F. Curler.
The wrestlers were loudly applauded, especially the collar-
and-elbow work by Professor Corbett and W. H. Qainn, both
tall and very muscular.

As num'erBix, Leader J. A. Hammersmith did several of
the representations of antique statues, which he had done
before with great kucccss.

Some very lively boxing by Professor Corbett and W. J.
Keuealey; "Yonng Mitchell aud J. W. Geogan followed and
was voted a very clever exhibition.

A horizontal bar performance by R. Leandro and Ben
Bogner, aud some pedestal club swinging by Cal. Godefry
were very neatly given.

1888

Ske gmte awtt § povtsmm.

FenciDg by Gordon Blanding, M. J. Flavin, Chas. John-
son, E. Ends and Professor Tronchet ^aa a brilliaut num-
ber, tbe gentlemen showing the effectiveness of TroDchet's
system of instruction.

As a 6nal, two boxing boot* by Messrs. S. Beckett and M.
Smith, Mr. Jackson and Assistant V. Dick drew forth mneh
applause. The method of Mr. Jackson is very fine, and al-
though his opponent is good at the sport, Jackson quite out-
classed him.

N, Y. A- C New Quarters.

A special train-load of 350 of the more prominent members
of the New York Athletic Clnb visited Travis Island on June
23d, and informally opened the new out-door head-quaTters
of the club. A large tract of laud has been purchased by tlie
club which affords ample room for all desirable improvements.
The new grounds are finely situated, overlooking Long Island
Sound. The clnb bouse, for which ground was broken dur-
ing last week, will be built upon a knoll commanding a view
of Glen Island and New Rochelle. The track is now being
constructed and will be a third of a mile in circumference.
The boating facilities are most excellent. An establishment
which will be the largest affair of its kind in this country is
now partly finished, and is situated upon the north side of
the island. Yachtiug, lawn tennis, baseball and every variety
of field and aquatic sport will be the features catered to.

After a thorough inspection of the premises a collation was
served to the visitors.

Attention is called to the advertisement extending the time
in which plans for the new Olympic Club building may be
presented.

THE KENNEL.

Dog nwnerB tre requested to Bend for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of eire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

National Dog Club.

Tbe temporary officers of the National Bog Club are: Pres
ident, Dr. J. F. Perry, Boston. Vice-Presidents, Miss Anna
H. Whitney, Lancaster, Mas?.; W. S. Jaokson, Toronto
Out.; E. S. Porter, New fiaveu, Conn., and Dr C.E Nichols,
lroy, N. 1. Secretary and Treasurer, H. W. Huntington
Brooklyn, N. Y. Executive Committee, Dr. M. B. Cryer,
Philadelphia, Pa; John Davidson, Monroe, Mich.; Jean
Grosvenor, Lynn, Mass.: Mitchell Harrison, Philadelphia
Pa.; H. W. Huntington, Brooklyn, N. Y.; S. R. Hemingway
New Haven, Conn ; K. E. Hopf, Arlington, N. J.; J. F
Kirk, Toronto, Ont.; A. C. Krueger, Pittsburgh, Pa.; E.
Lever, Philadelphia, Pa.; E. H. Moore, Melrose, Mass ; J.
H. Naylor, Chicago, UK; Dr. J. F. Perry, Boston; Frank
Wmdholz, New York. There are 137 names on the member-
ship roll, including genthmen from eighteen stateB, and
twelve from Canada.

Dogs for California.

Visit.

Mr. A. B. Truman's pointer Patti Croxteth to owners,
Rush T., on June 1, 188S.

Prefix Claimed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I beg to advise you
that Mr. Jas. W. Dunlop, Utica, N. Y., has Died his applica-
tion for the sole use of tbe prefix "Wentworth."

Objections, if any, may be forwarded to me at any time
within two weeks. Yours truly,

A. P. Vredenburgh, Sec A. K. C.

New York, June 22, 1888.

Sales.

Mr. A. B, Truman, Eleho Kennels, has sold to Mr. Sam'l
Davis, San Francisco, an Irish red setter dog, whelped
January 5, 1888, by Mike T.— Lady Elcho T.

To Mr. L. C. Reyburn, San Francisco, a litter brother to
preceding.

To Mr. Jos. King, San Francisco, an Irish red setter dog,
whelped AnguBt, 1886, by Pat O'More— Lena.

Name Claimed.

Mr. A. B. Truman, Elcho Kennels, claims the name Swipe
for solid white fox-terrier bitch, whelped May 1, 18S8, by
Drnmm's Young Jerry — Truman's Fanny, imported.

Presentation.

Mr. H. A. Bassford, Vacaville, has received from Mr. J.
Martin Barney, Dutch Flat, apoiDter dog, lemon aDd white,
by Tom Pinch— Galatea, whelped April 4, 1888.

Prom Mr. Jas. Watson-

Mr. Jas. Watson, judge of the non-sportiDg classes at the
Pacifio Kennel Clnb Show, writes us under date of June 19th
a very pleasant note from which we venture to make excepts
of general interest. He says: "After I left you I had a lovely
trip to the Yosemite, and got to Salt Lake City the following
Sunday, where John Davidson joined me that night and we
journeyed via. the D. & R. G. Ft. R. to Pueblo. His ticket
took him via. Kansas City, and mine was by way of Omaha,
so we split at Pueblo. I reached Manitou the same evening,
was up early and all over the place before noon, lvshed
Denver at 3 o'clock, saw all I needed to there before dark, and
left at 9 o'clock. Never stopped after that, and had just an
hour to see John H, Naylor at Chicago. Got letters at P. 0.
and change depots. Did it successfully and reached Phila-
delphia on Saturday night, just 14 days after leaving San
Francisco, mighty glad to see the wife and little one again as
you may believe." About the recently organized National
Dog Club, Mr. "Watson says: "It is a club of individuals to
be elected by the committee of fifteen appointed to take
charge of getting it up. The committee of fifteen is a rotary
one, tive members retiring each year, and their successors
being elected for three years. The committee elects the
President, Vice-President and a_Secretary-Treasurer, and has
charge of everything. The committeemen are elected by a
mail vote of all members, the vote being declared at the
annual meeting which is held during Ihe spring show season,
but the new committe will not take office until June 1st or
May 1st of '89, the idea being to let the committee which
maps ont the programme for the season carry it out. Tbe
rules for dog-shows are practically the same as those put in
shape for the American Kennel Club, minus the registration
business. They are intended for the use of Bhows not held
under A. K. C. rules, and as a good many are small shows
five firsts are necessary to entitle to place in a champion
class. The Buffalo show at which $2,000 in cash prizes will
be given will be held under the National Dog Club rules. I
hear Colonel Taylor is coming East on a visit, and hope he
will get as far as "Philadelphia before he goes back."

Mr. WatBon was largely instrumental iD bringing about the
catch- as-catch-can wrestling match between James Faulkner
and Joe Acton, which is listed for July 31st at the Olympic
Club, and with reference to that match he writes: "I wish I
could be with yon at the wrestling match, as I expect it to be
one of the best of the kind ever seen. Have not seen Acton
for some time, but will be sure to meet him nest Monday,
and will drop you a line. He and Arthur Chambers will
leave here right after July 4th."

"Remember me to all enquirers, and particularly to Messrs.
Watson and Schreiber. I hope the latter will have the best
of luck with his new pointers and with the puppies."

Judge C. J. PesbaU, of Jersey City, N. J., owner of Jimmie,
Nick of Naso, and other notable pointers, and one of the
pleasantest of raconteurs, takes up the cudgels in behalf of
California as follows:

I find the following in English Mock-Keeper of June Sth:

"Could any reader of the Stock-Keeper give an old sub-
scriber information as to what dogs are most general in Cali-
fornia or the neighborhood of San Francisco; if dog shows
are held there, aud if small dogs, as toy Bpaniels, are esteemed
and thrive there; also what breed of large dogs would be b( st
to take out? Rex"

"Middlesex."

There are nooe of the breed most general in California.
Some years ago an Englishman from Wales attempted to take
a pair to San Francisco, but they dropped their h's on the
way, and their bones are dow bleaching with those of lost and
gone buffalo.

Toy spaniels would do well in and about the neighborhood
of San Francisco; in fact, in the Chinese quarter of the city
toy spaniels would be fairly, yes, fully appreciated — that is,
provided the toy was tender and the speniel fat. Yes, by ail
means, Rex, take out some toy spaniels. They will be
esteemed.

In large breeds that is the Californian's best hold. Ther6
they do everything on a large scale. It the grocer, for
instance, wants to tell a pound of butter and give that amount
to a customer, he weighs it on a Fairbank's scale that would
weigh coal by the ton. There is nothing small in California,
and won't be until Rex arrives with the toy spaniels.

If Rex can only succeed in getting into California with a
sure enough large dog, he will surely be appreciated and
greatly admired.

Why, those native Californians, the descendants of the
forty-Diner, immediately upon your arrival, would form a
ring around Rex aDd his large dog, and wonder and admir-
ingly gaze for hours upon the contrast.

Some years since a Swiss gentleman undertook the very
difficult feat of taking a St. Bernard of the purest str-iin to
California, but the dog got his dewclaws fastened in the rock
on the top of the Rocky Mountaius. and his owner had to
saw one of the dewclawB off. They had neglected to properly
secure the dog, and the result was that before they could saw
off the other claw, that the deg, in bis struggles to free him-
self, pushed the mountain over; and, while the gentleman
from Switzerland and his dog at one time were on the very
top of the Rocky MountaiDB, they are now at the bottom, and
the contrast of the situation is now wondered at, even to this
day, by Californians. There are no dogs in California now.
They cannot live there. The State is the great gold-field.
Large nuggets or obelisks of gold are seen dotted all over the
State, and for ceDtuties the winds have been blowing flakes
of gold off these obelisks. Now flakes of gold become fastened
to meat and other food that the dogs eat, and this gold
accumulates in the dog's stomach, and as the acid in the
stomach has no effect on the gold it won't digest. The dog
not being accustomed to such rich food soon dies. Why,
thousands of dollars worth of gold has been taken out of dogs
stomachs. I trust Rex will let me know when he arrives.

Rearing of Puppies.

A subject within scope of a kennel department as yet by
no means exhausted, is that entitling the present article.
Each year brings scores of new breeders and hundreds of
recent fanciers into public recoguition to whom the many prob-
lems in connection with breeding and rearing are as puzzliog
as to their predecessors. There seem to be several distinct
theories of rearing. Breeding principles are well established
and clearly stated, but in the care of young dogs practices
differ widely. Recently a professional dog trainer in whose
hands many puppies have grown to hearty maturity was
asked the secret of his succ<ss. He leplied, "Let 'em alone.
The dam knows what is best for them until they are old
enough to eat meat. When that lime comes give the bitch
plenty of meat in large lumps and Bhe will feed the puppies."
Another very successful haDd at puppy-raising advises their
weaning at six weeks old, and then a course of milk and
oatmeal, with an occasional meal of meat. Still another,
and perhaps better authority, in reply to queries, enters some-
what in extenso upon the matter, arid writes so instructively
thai his words may well be preserved and kept at hand by
every breeder. He says:

If either sire or dam should not be in a perfect state of
health, how can we expect their pregeny to be strong and
robust? Just as we expect to breed winners from two cham-
pions, so may we expeot to get weedy, sickly youngsters from
unhealthy parents. On the return of a bitch from a strange
kenuel it is advisable to give her a good feed of warm, tempt-
ing food, and a few hours afterwards to wash her thoroughly,
and with the exception of seeing she has plenty of food, and
exercise, no alteration need take place in her daily routine up
to the sixth week after service. Ahoutten days or a fortnight
after she retnrns from the dog, I think it advisable to give
her a worm powder. Either one of the many compounds
advertised in the papers, or three grains of santonine, half hu
ordinary areca nut (freshly grated) and two grains of jalap,
mixed with a little butte, and after this a dose of castor oil.
Should she have do worms the medicioe will do no harm, a;d
the oil will be cooling to the blood. About tbe seventh week
she beeins to rapidly increase in size. It is then advisable to
prevent too violent exercise; but she should be taken out as
much as possible. Her food should be regulated by her con-
dition. Should she be a gross feeder her meals should be
limited; Lut if a dainty feeder, Bhe should get as much as sbe
will eat to make her strong euough to bear the strain of
whelping, and to nourish the pups. A few days before she
is due, her food should be of a more sloppy nature, but still
nourishing. If she has been kennelled with others during
pregnancy, it is as well to separate her a week or so before
her time is up.

In choosing a place for her, I prefer the -leeping place to
be not too large. A good-sized box— providing it is easy to
get at the bitch if necessary— is as gocd, and on the huttom
may be nailed a piece of sacking. Many people give too
large a bed, aud the consequence is that oue or more of the
first-born whelps get away fiom the bitch, become cold,
whine and make the bitch very uneasy. If the Litcli i- healthy
und has had plenty of exercise.no assistance will be re-
quired during whelping, as a rule, but it is advisable to offer
a little warm milk, ihicktDed slightly with fine oatmeal,
and in which a small piece of butter has been melted. It
helps to strengthen the bitch and is generally readily eaten.
After all the puppies are born the less interference with her
or them the better for the next few hours. A good basin of
gruel twice or thrice a day is all that is necessary for the
first two days. After this meat bit-cuits soaked or boiled in
gravy or milk makes a capital feed, and in a week or more
the old system of feeding may be returned to, providing the
bitch gets plenty and it is good. The number of pup* left
on the dam depends very much upon her size and constitu-
tion. If she is a strong lusty bitch with plenty of milk I
should never hesitate to 1< ave six upon her, though with
a weaker bitch three or four may be quite enough. It \h
not during the first fortnight that she feels the strain,
but atter that she may become eo weak that sbe will have
(its. It is as well to teach the pups to lap at about thiet
weeks old, and thin will very much help to relieve the
dam. It ofteo happens that one or two pups in a litter are
smaller than the others, they seem weak and unable to st»nd
against the others, and mako little ot no progress. If of
little value it would be best to destroy such at once, but if
the owner desires to keep them the s'ronger ones should be
taken gout of the nest after the bitch ha-* been ont for a run,
and these weaker OD68 will then have a letter chance to Rt t
a good ieed. Tbey may also t-e assisted by dropping a very
little cod liver oil on to the toDgue twice or three times a day.
The bedding should be changed frequeDtly, and the place
must on do accounts be kept too warm, as this is likely io
cause scouriDg In su* h a ease thicheD a little milk with
chalk, dip the finger in the compound aDd let the pup lick or
suck it off. Medicine should not at such an early age be given
to tbe pups, but if they need anything it is better to wait
if possible, giving the dam a dose of oil. I would here like
to mention a matter that may be of interest to the beginm r,
though it ia not the rearing of pups. Sometimes one of the
teats of the bitch becomes hard and useless. It should be
bathed frequently in warm water and then well rubbed with
camphorated oil. It all the puppies die give a dose of
caBtor oil daily, very little liquid lood, tnd rub the teats well
with the above, or this liniment: Iodide of potassium two
drs., oil of oamphor and soap liniment of each two dis.

In feediDg young puppies I think it very advisable not io
give anjthing of a solid nature, such as boiled biscuits,
meats, etc.; these things are far to Jifficult of digestioD for
young tender animals. Every breeder has Doticed that at
an early age the dam seems to olject altogether to the pups
beiDg fed, and frequently resorts to tricks, such as overturn-
ing the dish or coverirg up tbe food, if she herself does nt t
clear it up. Gmel, made of hue catroeal and milk, sweet-
ened a little with sug.ir, gravy or bioih, from sheep's bead;
bread soaked iu eilber of the above liquids forms a g^od food
for tbe youDgsters, aDd is easily digested. Seme pers<-«s
have a great horror of milk for poppies; tbey eoDsider that
cow's milk causes worms. In this I scarcely agree; but ut
tb-£ same time 1 think that cow's milk, undiluted, is too rich
aDd strong tor them, and should always be boiled aDd giveD
with a lil tie water. At about five or six weeks old, or earlier,
the bitch will begiD to remain away from the pups a longer
time, and will evince a desire to prevent them getting to her,
Their teeth will have begun to grow, aud these and their
claws will frequently make her teats sore, and she becomes
snappish and ill-tempered with them; she should be grad-
ually withdrawn from them, and eventually odIv be allowed
with them in the night. This brii gs us to the important
change in a puppy's life — weaning time. TJp till now they
have been drawing a considerable portion of their nourish-
ment from their dam, and are, or should be, round, fat and
plump. Directly they are taken from their parent, a change
for the worse is very apparent in their geneial couditioD,
they "go off," though their owner may have studied every
plau to make them happy, contented and comfortable. At
this age I have always found it a good plan to give all the
litter a dose for worms. One of the many worm pills or
powders advertised in the papers may be used, or the follow-
ing: a grain aDd a half or two graii s of santonine, and about
as much jalap, mixed iDto a bolus with butter. Whatever
is given should be administered after fasting; early in the
moraine is the best time, after having omitted the last meal
the nieht before. Half an hour after having given the pow-
der, give a little warm milk and water, in which a little fat
has been melted. If thought desirable, a small quantity of
linseed oil might be given the night before tbe powder. A
short time after the milk has been devoured, let all the pups
outside their kennel for a run, and if tbty have worms, it
is like putting a vicious bard-bitiDg terrier into a fox earth,
out tbey must come, nDd from this time, with judicious
atteotion, the youngsters begin to improve rapidly. Their
food from this should be as varied as possible, ordinary
mta*, biscuits broken finely aDd boiled iD milk or gravy, niny
serve as a staple food; oaimeal poiridge, bread soaked (Dot
boiled} in gravy or milk; a little meat finely minced, and some
veretabUs, are also excellent feeding stuffs.

I think very many pups owe their death to gtttJDg too
much food at a time, little aod ofteo Bhould be the priDciple;
half a dozen times a day is Dot too ofteo to feed them. They
should Dever be allowed to eat imtil their stomachs are dis-
tended like blown-out toads; such feeding is sure to cause
indigestion and a total disarrangement of the digestive organs.
Their bedding should not be allowed to become foul and wet,
but should be frequently changed. One thing I would like
to mention about their food, never prepare too much M a
time; sufficient for one day is quite enough; if kept longei,
especially in hot weather, fermenibtion begins, aod sour food
is sure to be there. Tbis causes dinrrlrea BDd colic, upsets
tbe stomach, end \e tbe death of many a tine puppy which
the owner has already looked forward to briDgiag home caps
ii ud honors.

A capital liquor for boiling biscuits, etc., in may be made
by obtaining tiimniings from bullock's beads »nd noses, email
pieces of gristle and a portiou of bullock's milt. These
shnnH be boiled altogeiher for several hours in plenty of
wnter, strain, and place tbe liquor in a gla/.< d earthenware
vessel, it will form a thick jelly, may be cut with a knife »m\
used bs required. Regularity und cleunlinesB are two of the
most important aids to success. Fresh water should always
be accessible, and in a vessel that cannot be ensily turned
over; it is alwoyb'st to prevent vety young puprhs from
gettiDg wet. Ab tbey get older, large bones, or pieces of dry
biscuit, should bo given them to gnaw; it helps them with
their teeth. A good-siz^d wooden ball put in their run will
afford them amusement and exercise.

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Tne New Volume.

Six years is not a long time in the history of a paper
which dates from early m the century, it is an important
period when the mark is made from the initial number.
"With class papers, especially, it is a trying time; with
journals which are "devoted to horse interests" there is
an up g/ade to overcome, a handicap which may be
termed a "crushing irrpost" from the start. Of all
kinds of interest the horse is the most sensitive. Owner-
ship is touchy . There is an intensity of feeling awakened
which does not prevail with any other kind of property.
Affection tending to jealousy. Sensitiveness which mag.
nifies trivial objects into huge bugbears, conjures phan-
toms, discovers slights which were never meant, and goes
so far as to consider praise of others a downright lower-
ing of those they are bound to by chains which are so
short as to confine th^m to a narrow circle. But this
feeling is becoming weaker, and though there may be a
few who are still intolerant, the great majority of Cali-
fornia horse owners are of different temperament. There
is a disposition to award credit to excellence wherever
discovered, and wer? this disposition still more prevalent
there would be fewer heartburnings and jealousies.

That California is destined to become a great horse-
breeding country is now placed beyond a doubt. Those
who are still tinged with unbelief can scarcely remain so
if they will recall what has been done in the last ten
years. Tne short time which measures our residence in
this State_ has brought about an advance which is start-
ling. "Fourteen years ago there was a general impres-
sion that home productions were inferior, and that home
horses were a long way behind those which were far off.
This was advantageous in one way. It was the means
of introducing needed strains of blood and with Ihese
came progress. We were convinced from the outset of
our acquaintance with California that granted equality
in parents no country could excel the produce. It was
then thought such expressions were a mark of too san-
guine expectations. Now there is nearly a universal
admission of the soundess of these views. Theoretical
perhaps, then, now established. Our horses have jour
neyed "back home" and compelled acknowledgements.
Volante, Emperor of Norfolk and others have upheld
the fame of the Occident on the turf, Hinda Rose, Man.
zanita, Palo Alto and many more have won battle after
battle on the tracks. With all the glorious results of
the past, the future promises to be still more brilliant.
Our own folks are extending their horse breeding opera-
tions, there are accessions from distant parts. By the
close of this century there is nearly a certainty that
"California-bred" will be an accredited stamp of value
wherever fast horses are encouraged, and that there will
be a full share of first class animals from this side.

We feel that the B and Sportsman has been

instrumented in bringing about the result and placing
that result in a light that has been beneficial to the horse
interests of the stale. We have also a good deal of faith
that the labor and outlay of the past six years will not
be thrown away and that the weight it has carried in the
handicap of the past will be handled with ease hereafter.
The only promise offered is that there will be increased
effort to do all in our power to advance the interests we
have so much at heart. The horse is of paramount im-
portancp, and we think that so large a proportion of pur
readers aB to be practically the whole, regard that de-
partment as overshadowing all others. Even those who
ere interested in general outdoor sports, devotees of the
j, un, rod and gymnasium inform us that they will be
well satisfied to see theBe departments shortened so long
*\a the horse world secures more space. Hereafter the
i >lumns under the various headings characteristic of field '

sports will be restricted to Pacific Coast doings with
occasional brief summaries of the most important events
of the East.

"This Coast" may be truthfully named the "Paradise
for Sportsman," and though that is so trite a saying as
to lose its significance, it is beyond question to state that
for variety of "fur, fin and feather" it is unequaled.
For all that there are comparatively few who are suffi-
ciently interested in the exciting allurements of "flood
and field" to grant support equivalent to the outlay and
and hence the necessity for curtailment when the space
is imperatively demanded for other matter.

Rancho Del Paso Sale.

The telegraphic account of the auction sale was so full
of errors that the description is copied from the JV". 7.
World, It was the greatest sale which has ever been
held in this or any other country, the best feature being
the good prices brought outside of the sensational figure
which King Thomas reached. The immense sum paid
for the brother to Ban Fox and King Fox is not justified
on the grounds that exceedingly rich prizes are won.
Could there be an absolute certainty cf foretelling the
future of a yearling, such a price as $38,000 might be
justified, and even then there are so many uncertainties
that the hazard would outweigh tne prospective enum-
eration.

Grant that belonging to a winning family, is the best
datum upon which to build expectations, there are so many
contingencies to overturn these calculations, that the care-
ful operator would hesitate long before acceptingan answer
prompted by the rosiest kind of optimistic visions. That
sale has little effect on the hereafter of breeding thorough-
breds, but the prices brought by the balance of the
offerings is a good foundation, an underpining which
will be safe to rear a superstructure upon. The get of
Sir Modred brought the highest figure ever reached *">y
an untried sire when the number sold and the average is
given proper consideration. This was in the main owing
to the form and size of the colts offered. There was
breeding and performance on his part, breeding and in
many instances performance on the part of the dams.
These latter mentioned qualifications have been met
before, but without corresponding results. When to
these however, were associated racing form, soundness,
health and size, there were combinations of qualities
which drew the atttntion of the most acute men in the
business of racing. Excitement may send cne animal
far beyound what cool reflection would warrant, but
when several are sold, and these to different parties, there
is no such glamourie to warp the judgment. When we
wrote the description of the Rancho del Paso yearlings
there was a feeling of reluctance to place our views in
print. There would have been a greater degree of hesi-
tancy had it been the intention to hold the sale in
California, and the only fear was that the long journey
might make such changes as to invalidate the truthful-
ness of the portrayal. This was the sole di ead. We havd
a good deal of confidence in our estimate of form, and
have seen enough to warrant a fair share of faith in that
estimate Therefore there was no trepidation in putting
it on record, provided the animals could be seen in the
same plight as they were at the time of our brief visit.
It may be proper to explain the statement that the
sale in California would have induced more cautious
limning. Had it been here there might have been
the charge that favoritism had influenced the judgment,
as there'would have been few visitors herein comparison
to the throngs who saw them en route and after their
arrival in New York.

California is the only section of the United States
where it can be expected to rear a band of seventy colts
to the size and vigor of the delegation from Del Paso.
Size might be obtained by warm stables and high feed-
ing, but the winter gallops of the weanlings would be
lacking. This was what gave the configuration of the
racehorse to colts fifteen months old, and with that size
and muscular developement. There are two old sayings
which it will be well to keep in remembrance. These
are, "an ounce cf breeding is worth a pound of bone;"
"Blood is blood, form is superiority." At first sight
they appear antagonistical, and yet they can be recon-
ciled. The first impresses the necessity of blooa, breed-
ing, high-breed, or whatever an untainted genealogy
may be termed; the other demonstrates that all other
things being equal, form will decide the relative value.
Breeding is dependent on ancestry, form is only partially
due to progenitors. Shape may be influenced while the
germ is inutero, it is positively susceptible of modulation
in the first stages of growth. The natural conditions
here are favorable for bringing the progeny to greater
perfection than existed in the parents, aid an intelligent
use of these natural advantages results in decidtd im-
provement. This is what brought the average of eight
of the get of Sir Modred to $2,137.50 and will insure
success hereafter.

The Fairs— Sonoma and Marin.

Taking the exhibitions in the order in which they will
come off and next week after Santa Rosa, Petaluma and
Chico will hold their meetings. These are so far apart
that there will be the slightest if any clashing from the
similarity of dates.

Petaluma can be ranked as one of the great fairs of
the year, and whether as a show of live stock, grains,
fruits, etc., it will bear comparison with the best. For-
tunate to all who are interested is the holding of two
fairs in one county, and that in two consecutive weeks.
It may be thought that were the two coniDined the ad-
vantages would be greater, though we are of the opinion
that it is better as they are. It is somewhat doubtful iff
there would be much of an increase in the attendance
were a combination agreed upon, and it is certain that a
majority of h^rse owners would rather take part in two
meetings than one, when the places are so near together
as Santa Rosa and Petaluma, and the days fixed for the
vaiious classes so that horses can trot in both places
without bringing the races ioo close together.

Thus on Tuesday, Aug. 14th, the three-minute class is
trotted at Santa Rosa; on the following Tuesday the
same class is billed for Petaluma. The 2:20 classes are
arranged in the same way, a week apart. On the third
day of the fairs a 2:23 at Santa Rosa, and on the fourth
a 2:25 at Petaluma. The fourth day of each there is a
2:40 at Santa Rosa, three minutes at Petaluma, and the
closing day brings the free-for-all at both places with a
2:25 additional at Santa Rosa and three minute at Peta-
juma. Practically the 2:23 and 2:25 are so nearly alike
that the entries will be similar. A few California horses
are eligible for the faster which cannct get in to the
other, but as there are five clear days between the two
in either case there is space enough. The programmes
are admirably arranged in this respect, and for that
matter, in all others. The purses at Petaluma are liber-
al, $700 given the 2:30 horses, all the otheis mentioned
are $1,000 each. There is a pacing race t for the 2:24
class, Belmont Boy and Patchen Vernon barred, several
colt stakes, district classes and a running race for each
day. Something has been said in "General Topics"
anent the three-year- old stake, though all of the colt
stakes are more than likely to prove good races. Beside
the stallions named in the three-year-old, the great geld_
ing Grandee is named. Should he fulfill the promise of
his two-year- old form it will be a smart colt, indeed
which will take his measure, but there are awfully smarj,
ones which will be troublesome to say the least. The
two-year-old stake is a stunner. At the head of the
nominations is Palo Alto Belle, cne of the Beautiful
Belle celebrities. Sunol comes next,. and it is needless to
say that if she is selected to do battle for Palo Alto, ex-
pectations will run high. There are three more from
Palo Alto, and then comes the Kentucky-bred filly
Fortuna, the first from that great race -horse -region to be
named in a California colt stake. Then a Sydney who
is no sluggard, and a Mambrino Chief Jr., and an Elec_
tioneer belonging to Mr. Wilfred Page, and next a Sister
to Sable Wilkes, which repcrt rates very high. San
Mateo Stock Farm has a Le Grand as an alternate to
Jet Wilkes, and Director has a filly from a May Day
mare. The four-year-old in numbers falls short of the
two ard three-year-olds with some good racers, however,
and the yearling open and district, give promise of not
being devoid of interest. That the purses will be well
filled is beyond question. It may be that we are prone
to expect too much, but if there are not double the num-
ber of entries ever received before at Petaluma, we will
be greatly disappointed.

The purses are extremely liberal, the track is so good
that chronic grumblers cannot find fault on that score,
and the managers are as efficient and popular as thoBe of
any association in the State. Then it is so handy to
reach, and one of the pleasantest to visit, and thus the liat
of attractions could be multiplied until all of the condi-
tions to induce entries and a large attendance when the
fair is held were presented.

Trottiuff Broodmares.

A very interesting article is that copied from the N. Y.
Sportwutn, though a few errors somewhat mar the har-
mony of the whole. Minnehaha is set down as havin°-
given birth to Beautiful Bells when six years old, where-
as she was only four. She has produced fourteen living
foals, though one of them died at three months old and
two were crippled. Feitility appears to bean inheri-
tance of her daughters, Beautiful Bells not having
"missed" a single year since she was first put in the
stud, nine foals in all.

Columbine is also worthy of more credit than being
placed in the stx-year-old list. She is tbe only mare
which has two entire sons whioh have beaten 2:20 and
these her first and second, Anteeo foaled in 1879 Ante-
volo in 1881. She was not bred the year Anteeo was
foaled.

1888

3Pxe Ifrjejete aM jSpwUftura.

The Chico Fairs.
"While one division of horses are battling at Petaluma,
another will be busily engaged at Chico. So far apart
are these places that one will scarcely interfere with the
other, the southerns and a portion of the centrals enter-
ing the lists at Petaluma, the steeds of the north and
northern central meeting at the lively town on the upper
Sacramento. The district is a large one, or rather in. ihe
races which are not "open to the State," sixteen counties
are named.

The open races are arranged on a liberal scale. Thurs-
day, August 23d, the 2:23 class, purse $750; and a free-
for-all pacing, with $500 hungup. Friday there is the
2:27 clase, purse $600; and 2:33 with $400 to fight for.
Saturday there is a purse of $1,000, free for all, so that
there is a good deal of money as well as honor to reward
the victors in the northern campaigne. The district
purses are also liberal. A purse of $200 for two-year-
olds, $300 three-minute class, $300 for three-year-olds,
$400 2:40 class, and $400 for four-year-olds and under.
Making the faster races open was a wi*e move on the
part of the managers, and ensures liberal entries in the
most attractive races.

It is several years since we had the pleasure of visiting
Chico, though the remembrance is as vivid as if only a
few months had elapsed. A grand country surrounding
it, and people worthy of the advantages which Nature
has granted. It would require a vivid imagination to
picture a richer couutry than that which encircles the
busy town, and a great deal of beauty as well. Rare,
indeed, when there is even a partial failure of crops, and
crops which include about everything grown in Cali-
fornia. The grandest display of fruits, "corn, wine and
oil" in abundance, and with folks who oeem to do
their utmost to impress upon visitors that it was their
own fault if they did not find "nourishment, refreshment
and joy" while sojourning amongst, them.

As has been stated before, there are so many horses
now in training in California that a division can be made
and still leave large fields in different places at the same
time. This can be done to the advantage of all concerned.
Some of the largest stables could be divided with decided
profit. A part could make the northern tour while the
others took in the places nearer home.

There are some cases where there are more than one
horse in the same oliiss, and separation would give both a
chance. There are plenty of drivers to carry out the
scheme. "We know of several which can be engaged to
take charge ot extras, and there is time enough between
now and the closing of entries to make all necessary
arrangements There will be another advantage. Sup-
pose one owner or one trainer has two horses in the same
class, one can be named in the north country fairs, the
other in those which are held in this vicinity, all of them
centering at the State Fair. From that point some
could go to Keno and Carson, some to Stockton, and
wherever there was a duplication of meetings both could
be served. In this way there will be a double benefit, and
we cannot see any reason for the plan not being successful-

"We practice leaving halters, or rather the headstalls
of baiters, on all the horses and colts which are kept in
box stalls. Should there be fiie there is no necessity for
wasting time looking for halter or bridle, and without
hurry or flutter the animals could be led from their
stalls. Convenient at all times, in case of fire an abso-
lute necessity.

Barreness in Broodmares..

One of the greatest trials in breeding is the prevalanc e
of barreness in mares. Thoroughbred mares and those
in the main trotting studs are kept entirely for procrea-
tion, and the loss of a year even is a serious inroad upcn
the profits. Quite a number miss year after year, and
a few cannot be fertilized. A few days ago Dr. M. E.
Knowles, of Ttrre Haute, Indiana, paid us a visit,
bringing letters from breeders in ihe East, and also
from Mr. Yalensin, who had employed him to treat
some of the mares on bis (Mr.G's) place that could not
be got in foal. Our first impression was decidedly against
taking time to listfn to an explanation, thinking that it
was merelj' another phase of the empiricism which is so
prevalant in this department of horse affairs. But a
short conversation did away with the unfavorable esti-
mate, and further explanations showed a tasis of sound
logic. Unfortunately the breeding season has Dracti-
cally ended, otherwise we tbink that Dr. Knowles would
do a good busiuess.

Another in the List.

The Grand Fourth.

Palo Alto's Azmoor won the free-for-all at Petaluma
on the Fourth, the fastest heat being 2:24^. His pre-
vious record was 2:30^, made when a four-year-old, two
years ago. Azmoor is by Electioneer, which brings
another into the "list," and his dam was Mamie C, by
imported Hercules; second dam by Langford; third dam
by Uncle Fowler, and the fourth claimed to be thorough-
bred, though her pedigree was lost. The dam of Azmoor
is practically thoroughbred, and this n.akes the seventh
by Electioneer out of royal dams, to score a mark below
2:30, four better than 2:25, three of them stallions As
the other six are from mares "strictly thoroughbred," the
uncertainty regarding the blood of Azmoor's fourth dam
does not cut a prominent figure. Electioneer has won the
first place among living sires in the 2:30 list, and out-
ranks both living and dead, when the standard is 2:20 or
better.

D. J. Murphy, San Jose, Cal.

Can you inform me through the columns of yonr val-
uable paper: 1. — The breeding of Vibbert's Stockbridge
Chief, that stood in San Jose for service. 2. — The breeding
of Stale of Maine, a horse that stood iu Swnta Clara about
the same time. 3. — The breediLg of Capt. Hauler's horse
sometimes called Sanla Clara Abdullah, and their perform-
ances, if they had any?

Answer — 1. Stockbridge Chief, dapple grey horse foaled
1853. He was by Stockbridge Chief, sou of Vt. Black Hawk
dam Fanny Dawson, claimed to be of MesseDger descent. ThiB
horse sired Abe Elgington, 2 :23^ •

2. Don't know. Can any reader inform us?

3 Abdallah, foaled 1S54, by B\sdyk's Bambletoni'Bn, dam
by Roebuck g d, by Sir Henry.

"W. H. Gocber, New York.

Please publish the age, size aDd breeding in full of the
brown gelding Little Hope, who got a record of 2:26^ at San
Francisco, March 12lh.

Answer — Little Hope, pacing record 2:26A; brown gelding,
15.1 hands high, foaled 1881. Sired by Tempest Jr., dam
by Wihon's Blue Bull. Tempest Jr. was by Tempest, dam
Rit bv Henry Clav, and is the sire of the pacers Lincoln,
2:2U, Black York,' 2:21:*, and Silvertail, 2;16A. Little Hope
was sold at the Killip auction laRt week by W. B. Bradbury
to T. Fitzgerald for S'JOO.

E. S. Paddock, Forestville, Cal.

Please give me the breeding of the following horses. 1.
Granger. 2. Comet. 3. Young Comet.

Answer — 1. Granger was by imp. Htrcules, don't know
breeding of dam. 2. There are Eeveral Comets, with and with-
out records. BeDj. Fisher's Cornel, that stood in Santa Clara
Co., was by Young Black Hawk (son of Vermont Black
Hawk), dam by Morgan Tullyho, g d by Andrew Johnson.
Tell us exactly what horse you mean.

Several letters for this department have been received
withont the name of the writer. These will not be answered.
The inquirer may have a pseudonym in print if he wishes,
but his real name must i e sent us as a guarantee of good
faith.

Names Claimed-

By John Frich, Livermore, Gal.

Mayday for chestnut colt, small white stripe on face, left
hind foot white, foaled May 1st, 18SS, by Jack Nelson by
John Nelson, dam Bay Kate by California Patchen.

Forest Home.

Our correspondent ,lH. L." presents a pleasing pic-
ture of the home of the [pioneer shorthorn breeder of
California. Colonel Younger has done so much for the
cattle interests cf the Pacific Coast, that it can truthfully
be said that his exertions have bean of greater service
than all his contemporaries in that line. No wonder
that the Colonel shows that his four score years, lacking
one, are born so gallantly. Plenty of outdoor exercise,
a consciousness that hi3 labors have not been barren
and above all a spirit which is never dampened. Activ-
ity, nerve and the other characteristics which Col
Youngor possesses, joined to the climate and beauties ot"
the Santa Clara Vallpy should bring him through a
whole century. "We sincerely hope that he may live
that long with the full enjoyment of all of his faculties.

The Fairs of California.

While worrying over the constant fusilade of fire
crackers and bombs which put a stop to driving during
the day, the whizzing rockets, Roman candles, etc., which
threatened conflagration at night, there came reflections
which did away with the feeling of annoyance at the
disturbances incidental to the date.

Fifth years ago the boys had to be contented with
pyrotechnics on a far smaller scale. Old muskets, horse
pistols, anvils, with occasional six-pounders at the county
seats were the noise-making implements, bonfires and
fire-balls the illuminating aids. The whole country
gathered at the centers to take part in the celebration,
and that part of the parade which drew the most atten-
tion, and by far the most highly honored were the veter-
ans of the revolution. At tr at time the country in which
we were "raised" had quite a delegation of old soldiers
who fought in the war, which has made the greatest
change in the recent history of the world, and these were
augumented by a larger number of participants in the
"Last War." There were grand times in those years
long bygone, and though the old "Fourths" would cnt
a small figure if reproduced and placed in juxtaposition
with present celebrations, the fun, spirit and jollity could
liot be surpassed.

The crackers and bombs were readily avoided by
keeping the horses in their stalls, but when night came
and rockets were going up on all sides with showers of
falling sparks the tribulation was not easily overcome-
There are several vacant lots which we use to keep
mares and colts in, and there is plenty of litter which,
if once ignited, would be difficult to extinguish. By low
twelve, however, there was a general cessation in our
part of Oakland, another grand Fourth placed on record,
and we trust with as few casualitieF a<= may be, complete
immunity is impossible.

Further proof that California excels any olher State
in the TJniou iu the way of autumnal fairs than our
advertising columns afford is an unnecessary piling up
of testimony. From Chico to San Diego and from Keno
to Carson on the east, the western boundary marked by
the Pacific Ocean, there is a constant succession, begin-
ning the second week in August and holding until
November is reached. Following the plan heretofore
adopted, specific attention will be given them from week
te week until the whole series is gone through with.
Salient points in each of the programmes will give
opportunity for each to be discussed without tiresome
repetitions . If owners and trainers respond in a kindred
spirit to tnat shown by the managers, A. L\ 1888, will
be a brilliant epoch in Pacific Coast exhibitions.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replfes by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of Rood faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'u name cannot receive attention.

"W. H. Taylor, Ban Luis Obispo.

In your ADBwers to Correspondents through the Breeder
and Sportsman of April 21, 1S83, you answer Geo. Woods,
San Luis Obispo: Please state if Altoona is standard bred?
Answer — Yes. I am well aware you would Dot answer a cor-
respondent incorrectly intentionally, but the fact is Altoona
is not standard bred, having only become standard lost year
by the performance of two of hiB gtt, Alio, 2:25£, and Flora
G., 2:29i. None of Altoona's brothers or sisters are standard
bred or acquired standard. See Withers' Fairlawn Catalogue.
Please do me the favor to correct your answer to Mr. Woods
through the columus of your valuable paper.

Answer — Yon are correct. Altoona is not standard bred,
but is now standard by performance of his produce. Tbe
answer was given under a misunderstanding of the question.

Kate Leslie — We are in receipt of several inquiries con-
cerning this niBre. She wns the dam of the stallion California
Dexter. Cun f.nyoae giv< us hor pedigree or hibtory, or any
olue to either?

Trotting at Petaluma, July 4th.

Purse £200. Free-for-all.
Palo Alto Farm's b h Azmoor by Electioneer, dam

Mamie C. by imp. Hercules Ill

O. A. Hickok's ch m Gracie S. by Speculation 2 2 2

Time, 2:28a, 2:24f, 2:2.^.
Purse S100. 2:40 class.
P. Brandow's blk m Clara L. by Billy Hayward .. 3 111

D. R. Misner's blk m Debouaire by Saltan 13 2 2

S. Crandall's b f Anita by Anteeo 2 2 3 3

Time, 2:46£, 2:48$, 2:41£.2:39J.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor, Breeder and Sportsman: — I was much pleased by
your editorial urging borsemeu with their horses to attend
our fair, to be held August the 6th, at Loa Angeles. Allow
me also to say a few words in that direction. This is the
tiTst time that we have made a bid for the patronage of the
State. Heretofore we have depended largely for onr aniupe-
ment upon our local horses and people. We are now givirjg
more liberal purses than any other place in the State, except
the State Fair, and we have liberal concessions by the S. P.
Railroad Company, so that the additional expense cuts no
figure whatever. They have made the following prices: A
car by freight will cost $80 from San Francisco, San Jose and
Sacramento. A car by passeDger train $160 the round trip
from same points, and as twelve horses can be put in a car, ic
would make about §13.33 per hoise to brirjg him here and
return, acd only half that amount by freight train. Tbe
time occupied by passenger train will only be twenty-two
hours, and horses can be landed right at the Park if bo
desired. This makes it as easy as shipping to Sacramento; for
the little additional time in transit is unimportant, and as far
as risk is concerned about the same, for whatever danger there
may be is largely in getting the horses into the car. The fare
for passengers will be two-thirds of the ordinary rate, that is,
from Sen Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento; S10 each way.
These tickets will be on sale the 3d, 4th and 5th of August,
and for those dates only, and good for the time of the fair
only.

This being our first effort it is important that we meet with
success, for we have an empire here in itselE, Bnd may expect,
if successful now, to be of much advantage to the breeding
interest of this State, for all horsemen desire opportunities to
show their horses, to have profitable engagements for their
stock, for this makes a desirb to own them, and thus makes a
market at good prices. San Diego will, too, in the near future,
fall into line, and then we may expect good winter racing both
here and at San Francisco, for parlies from the eaBt could
afford to come if they can beabsared of profitable engage-
ments, and they will come, and thiB coast will become the
Mecca to which many horsemen will turn when their eastern
engagements are over. Should, however, onr first effort be un-
successful, then it will take years to overcome such aback-set,
for we could not expect to find associations here to aga'n try
a venture which had been a failure. For this reason I appeal
to all horseman, asking them to give us their help, and all
peisons who have any love for t-port, or even who are on
pleasure bent, for they oannot find a more pleasant weeks'
outing than cuming here, for they can enjoy themselves by
rides amone our orange groves, by seeing our marvelous im-
provement by going to the beach, and we have now ample
hotel accommodations wbere every luxury can be obtained
that enjoyment oan cull for.

There was some talk ab >ut giving a fair at Napa City for
the same date, but I believe and hope that that has been post-
poned to a later date, for first, it is unfair, for we took our
date months ago, nnd have a fight to expect that other asso-
ciations will do by us as they would wish to be done by.
Second — It wi.uld cripple both, perhaps, and make a failure.
Third— it would be nn advantage to them by tokiug a date
that did not conflict with aDy other fair, far then they would
get the entries of Los Angeles horses and other Btablea ibai
will come here, and, as I understand it, their track bein^ new
and soft, will be much benefited by having time to settle; and
fourth, they would ever have our good wishes and future
support, whereas, if they in the very beginning run in d
opposition to ue, we will not feel that friendliness wl
essential for future probperity. L. J. 1

Los Angeles,

10

3£ftje fESmfter atttf j^pmrlswan.

July 7

The Haegin Sale Again.

The following account of tbe Haggin Sale, clipped from the
New York World, is more complete than the telegraphic re-
port published last week, so we give it entire.

As was expected the sale of the Kanch del Paso yearlings
bred by Mr. J. B. Ha°gin attracted a great crowd of turfmen
and others to Madison Square Garden yesterday, and when
Mr. Easton mounted his rostrum he faced a representative
body of horsemen from all parts 'of the country, and there
were trainers cy the tcore. ..,.-.

At 1 :f0 (he sale began with lively bidding for the half-sister
to Pontiac, but the bidding became slow until the prize of the
sale, King Thomas, the brother of Ban Fox and King Fox,
was led into the ring. He was introduced with a neat little
speech by Mr. Easton, who detailed the circumstances oi the
sale of the dam of these noted colts, Maud Hampton; the un-
timely death of the colts and their sire, and the foaling of
King Thomas, the last of the King Bans, and his being named
in honor of Major B. J. Thomas, of Lexington, Ky. Mr.
Easton, in conclusion, hoped that, whoever bought him, the
name of tbe colt would not be changed. There was sup-
pressed excitement when the auctioneer announced that Mr.
Gratz had authorized him lo open the bidding with S5.000,
but no sooner had he said this when Capt. Connor jumped it
a thousand. Like a flash it went to 515,000, which was Phil
Dwyers bid. As the crowd began to appland, Mr. Eaaton
stopped a moment and appealed to his auditors not to occa-
sion any excitement by applauding, as it would frighten the
colt and perhaps do much injury. At this juncture Lueien
Appleby mounted a chair in the rear of the circle and in front
of the auctioneer, and when he bid §16,000 all eyes were di-
rected to him. Senator Hearst and friends had seated them-
selves behind the auctioneer on the Twenty-sixth street side
of the Garden, and a determined challenge was sent over to
Appleby, with "$20,000" bid. The excitement was about to
break forth, but a warning sign from Mr. Easton prevented
the explosion. The bidding went on by the thousand be-
tween Senator Hearst and Appleby until 530,000 was reached.
There was a pause, the pent up emolion of the crowd seemed
to be straining against the thongs of safety with which Mr.
Easton had bound the crowd. Appleby stood pale and trem-
bling, and when an advance of §500 came from the Hearst
party Dave Johnson moved up to his partner's side and ex-
claimed, -'Go on, Luce, I'm with you!" By the thousand
the competitors went at it again until the Senator's bid of
$37,500 caused the crowd to rise and look anxious. Mr.
Easton held his gavel aloft, while Appleby was the cynosure
of all eyes "Walk the colt round a little," said Appleby to
the groom. A moment of intensity, then "Thirty-eight thous-
and" comes from Appleby. There is a Btillness like death.
The Senator is dumb, and nods his head to the appeal of the
auctioneer, and as the gavel descends a wave of applause
overcomes judgment and breaks through the garden. The
colts in their stalls become frightened and try to stampede,
but the excitement is suppressed in time to avoid injury. In
the meantime Mr. Appleby was surrounded by friends, who
congratulated him on his pluck, and to questions as to his
intentions regarding the colt he said that he would be trained
next year and would win the Futurity, although it was ad-
mitted that sentiment and business went together in causing
a phenomenal price to be paid for the colt.

The sale of King Thomas for $33,000 completely eclipses
the English record, although it has been said that an English-
man would pay a higher figure for a yearling than anyone
else in the world. The highest price ever paid for a yearling
in Eoglaud was 3,600 guineas by the Duchess of Montrose
for Whistle Jacket, by Hermit, dam Fortress, at the Doncas-
ter sales in 18S5. The other high-priced yearlings purchased
at yesterday's sale were a colt by Iroquois, dam Letols, bought
by Wyndham Walden for $5,500, presumably for Mr. John
A. Morris, and a colt by Sir Modred.dam LaFavorita, bought
by Senator Hearst for $5,000.

The sixty-four yearlings sold brought a total of $112,775,
an average of $1,752.

The largest individual buyer at the sale was Senator Hearst,
who paid $18,975 for ten head. Of these there were four by Sir
Modred, for which the Senator paid $12,200. It is assumed
that they will be sent back to California to be developed and
trained, and to finally become the foundation for a great
breeding stud on the ranch of the Senator.

The sale was over at 5:10, having consumed less than four
tours. At its conclusion Mr. EaBton thanked those present
for their kind attention and patience, and said that it gave
him pleasure to announce that as a yearling sa'e it was the
most successful ever held anywhere in the world.

Of those sold that are engaged in the Coney Island Jockey
Club's Futurity of 1889 are lots numbered as follows: 1, 3. 7,
8 11 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26. 28, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 43, 44, 45,
48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 64, 67 and 63.

BT IROQUOIS, HE et imp. Leamington.

1. Black filly, April 11, dam imp. Agenoria by Adventurer;
George Hearst, California, $1,900.

11. Bay tilly, May 6, dam Chimera by imp. Mortemer; W.
M. Conner, New York, $700.

17. Bay or brown filly, March 17, dam Explosion by imp.
Hampton Court; Castle Stable, New York, $950.

31. Chestnut colt, March 5, dam Letola by Lexington; E.
W. Walden, Maryland, $5,500.

64. Bay filly, March 29, dam Vandalite by Vandal; E. W.
Walden, $1,500.

BT GEOROE KINNEY, HE BY IMP. BONNIE SCOTLAND.

2. Bay filly, April 25, dam Aigrette by Alarm; E. P. Lonns-
berry, New York, $500.

BT IMP. KTELE DALY, HE BT ARTILLERY.

3. Chestnut filly, April 24, dam Assyria by Lever; C. Boyle,
New York, $450.

7. Chestnut colt, March 23, dam Bessie Peyton by imp.
Hurrah; C. Boyle, $450.

8. Chestnut colt, April 22, dam Bettie by Gen. Longstreet;
J. Ullman, Missouri, $1,300:

9. Bay fillv, April 8, dam Billow by Longfield; Cecil Stables,
New York, $425.

13. Bay tilly, March 18, dam Comanche by LeinBter; C.
Boyle, $775.

15. Brown colt, March 18, dam Eliza by Norfolk;*Dwyer
Bros., New York, $1,600.

16. Black filly, March 28, dam Elizabeth by Thad Stevens;
C. Bovle, $4b0.

22. Chestnut colt, April 22, dam Hirondelle by Glenelg;
W. Gratz, Pennsylvania, $500.

34. Bay colt. April 11, dam Maid of Stockdale by Shannon;
W. C. Daly, Connecticut, $850.

38. Bay colt. March 30, dam Mariposa by Monarchist; W.
M. Conner, $1,150.

43. Bay colt, February 9, dam Mora by imp. Leamington;
E. W. Walden, $2,900.

44. Bay colt, April 20, dam My Love by; Virgil; Geo.
Hearst, $1,600.

61. Bay colt, March 11, dam Trellis by imp. Great Tom;
E. M. Morgan, $1,500.

67. Bay colt, April 20, dam Wanda by Norfolk; E. McBride,
Canada, $800.

68. Chestnut filly, March 17, dam Winnifred by Joe
Daniels; E. W. Walden, $1,150.

70. Chestnut filly, January 13, dam Gypsy by Lodi; W.
Lovell, $600.

BT MILNEB, HE BT LEAMINGTON.

5. Chestnut colt, April 4, nam Bagatelle by Jim Brown; D.
J. McCarthy, California, $475.

21. Chestnut colt, April 5, dam Glorianne by Joe Daniels;
W. McMahon, New York, $775.

50. Bay filly, April 9, dam Rebecca by Hubbard; I. H.
Dahlman, New York, $450.

55. Chestnut filly, April 11, dam Santa Bosa by Wheatly;
W. Lovell, $300.

58. Chestnut colt, January 21, dam Sophie by Bazaar; E.

D. Morgan, $625.

66. Bav filly, February 16, dam Virgis by Virgil; W.
Lovell, $525.

71. Chestnut colt, April 11, dam Maggie O., by Shannon:
Castle Stable, $600.

BY LONGFIELD, HE BT MONABCHIST.

6. Chestnut colt, April 2, dam Bavaria by Spendthrift; F.
M. Hall, Maryland, $400.

30. Bay tilly, April 20, dam La Scala by Joe Hooker; J.
Ullman, $800.

72. Chestnut colt, April 3, dam Premium by Castor; F. C.
O'Eeilly, New Jersey, $750.

BT JOE HOOKER, HE BT MONDAT.

10. Chestnut colt, March 22, dam Callie Smart by Norfolk;

E. D. Morgan, New York, $1,000.

23. Bay colt, January 18, dam Illusion by Alarm; L.
Stewart, New Jersey, $775.

27. bay colt, May 6, dam Kitten by imp. Eclipse; C. Boyle,
$675.

52. Chestnut tilly, March 14, dam Eosa B. by Norfolk; D.
J. McCarty, $1,750.

BT WARWICK, HE BT LEAMINGTON.

12. Chestnut tilly, March 4, dam Cinderella by Catesby;
George Hearst, California, $375.

20. Bay filly, April 10, dam Fortuna by Wheatly; H. H.
Longstreet, New Jersey $450.

23. Bay colt, March 3, dam Lady Middleton by imp. Hur-
rah; Preakness Stable, New Jersey, $2,050.

33. Bay colt, March 9, dam Lorilla by imp. Mortemer; B.
W. Walden. $1,850.

40. Bay filly, Feb. 9, dam Mileta by Lever; George Hearst,
$850.

47. Bay filly, April 23, dam Nellie Peyton by imp. Hurrah;
Castle Stable, $450.

51. Bay colt, April 15, dam Eosa Belle by King Alfonso;
C.Boyle. $450.

56. Brown colt, April 14, dam Sister of Jim Dougles by
Wildidle; George Hearst, $950.

59. Bay filly, Feb. 3, dam Susan bv Warwick; B. W.
Walden, $S00.

69. Bay colt, April 3, dam Isabel, by Leinster; W. Gratz,
$400.

BT IMP. SIR MODRED, HE BY TRADUCER.

(Bred in New Zealand.)

18. Bay colt, April 3. dam Faustina by Glenelg; George
Hearst. California, $2,800.

29. Bay colt, March 25, dam La Favorita by Glenelg;
George Hearst, $5,000.

37. Bay colt, Feb. 18, dam Marian by Hubbard; Dwyer
Brothers, $1,000.

45. Bav fillv. March 12, dam Nana by Virgil; W. Lovell,
New Jersev, $600.

49. Bay "or brown colt, March 12, dam Plaything by Alarm;
George Hearst, $3,300.

53. Bay tilly, March 12, dam Eosa G. by Leinster; M. Jor-
dan, Maryland, $800.

1 160. Brown colt, Feb. 16, dam Sweetbrier by Virgil; E. M.
Walden, $2,500.

63. Bay filly, Feb. 13, dam Twilight by Norfolk; Georgo
Hearst, $1,100.

BT IMP. KING BAN, HE BY KING TOM.

19. Cheetnut fillv, March 19,' dam Flora by War Dance;
Jacob Pincus, New" York, $1,200-

39. Bay colt, King Thomas, March 22, dam Maud Hampton
by Hunter's Lexington; Appleby & Johnson, New York,
$3S,000.

BY IMP. MORTEMER, HE BY COMPIEGNE.

26. Black colt, April 20, dam Katie Pearce by imp. Leam-
ington; W. Gratz. $850.

32. Chestnut tilly, Feb. 15, dam Lizzie Lucas by imp. Aus-
tralian; W. McMahon, $3,850.

57. Chestnut tilly, April 27, dam Sly Dance by War Dance;
Dwyer Bros., $1,400.

BY HOCK HOCKING, HE BT RINGMASTER.

35. Chestnut colt, March, dam Maid of the Mist by Nor-
folk; George Hearst, California, $1,100.

BY DTJKE OF NORFOLK, HE BY NORFOLK.

41. Chestnut colt, April 10, dam Miss Hooker by Joe Hook-
er; P. Schmidt, New York, $500.

BT ONONDAGA, HE BT IMP. LEAMINGTON.

48. Bay fillv, May 7, dam Nonage by imp. King Ernest; C.
Coldier, New'York, $400.

BT SIR MODRED OR KYRLE DALT.

54. Bay filly, March 18, dam Eosemary by Joe Daniels;
C. Boyle, $1,300.

BT HINDOO, HE BT VIRGIL.

65. Bay colt, April 16, dam VeBtella by Wanderer; Preak-
ness Stable, $1,000.

AVERAGE BT SIRES.

The average of lots Bold from the standpoint of the sires
areas follows:
King Ban— 1 colt, 1 filly; total, $39,200; average, $19,600

Sir Modred— 5 colts, 3 fillies; total, $17,100; average,
$2,137.50.

Iroquois— 1 colt, 4 fillies; total, $10,550; average, $2,110.

Mortemer— 2 colts, 1 tilly; total, $6,100; average, $2033.33.

Joe Hooker— 3 colts, 1 tilly; total, $4,200; average, $1,050.

Kyrle Daly— 10 colts, 6 fillies; total, $16,500; average,
$1 031 25

Warwick— 5 colts, 5 fillies; total, $8,625; average, $S62.50.

Longtield— 2 colts, 1 tilly; total, $1,950; average, $650.

mineral colts, 3 fillies; total, $3,750; average, $535.70.

Sir Modred or Kyrle Daly— 1 filly, $1,300.

Hock Hocking— 1 colt, $1,100.

Hindoo— 1 colt, $1,000.

Duke of Norfolk— 1 colt, $500,

George Kinney — 1 filly, $500.

Onondaga— 1 filly, $400.

The following colts, also the property of Mr. Haggin, were
sold after the yearlings were disposed of:

Chestnut gelding Woden, 3, by Woodlands, dam Beresina;
H.K. B.. $350.

Gray colt Donald, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Lexington Belle;
Mr. Sonne, $1,000.

Chestnut colt Magenta, 3, by Duke of Magenta, dam
Gyptis; G. Eiley, $275.

Bay colt Macao, 2, by King Ban, dam Macaroona; Cash,
$250.

Brown colt Hector, 2, by Virgil, dam Heliotrope; W.
McMahon, $1,050.

Bay colt lopmart, 2, by Luke Blackburn, dam Toplight;
J. P. Kernochan, $350.

Chestnut colt Stanley, 2, by Woodlands, dam Misty Morn;
E. Lafaye, $425.

Chestnut colt MaBter Walter, 3, by Mortemer, dam Vande-
lite; B. C. T., $200.

THE PROPERTT OF w. ASTOR.

Bay colt Pride of the Great, 3, by Frederick the Great, dam
Pride of the Village; C. H. Tweed, $375.

Young Broodmares.

As a rule very little is written about broodmares unleBB
they are fortunate enough to throw two or three perfor-
mers, A mare that produces eight or ten foals, only one of
which is developed, is very apt to be overlooked, although
her progeny might have made her second to none of the
famous broodmares, if it had been given an opportunity.
Fashionable breeding placeB many a colt and filly that would
have made a Buccesseful turf performer in the stud, as their
service fees or produce, as the case may be, will net more
per annum than they can win on the turf.

As soon as a mare has established the reputation of beiDg
a Bpeed producer, her get is bought up or reserved for
breeding purporses, and unless she throws an off-colored or
badly marked colt that is gblded, her chances of adding an-
other performer to her list are very slim. As I write I can
name four or five mares that would to-day divide honors
with Green Mountain Maid and Emeline, if all of their rro-
duce, or even 50 per cent, of it, had been trained. Water-
witch threw at leaBt seven foals that could have made records
better than 2:30. and the present season will in all probability
see two more names added to the list. Three of'MisB Eub-
sell's fifteen foals have been started in public. Their names
are well known. Is there anyone who doubts that four or
five of Nntwood's or Maud S.'s sisters or brothers could not
Btop a watch better than 2:30?

Who can place a limit to the speed producing qualities of
Minnehaha or her greatest daughter, Beautiful Bells, and
where would Dolly have stood if John F. Payne had not
died and had her Almont til lies been developed?

Nearly all of these mares were bred young, and in the
majority of instances their first few foals were their best.
Whether this is due. as I said above, to the others not being
developed, or to lack of individual merit, is more than I am
able to answer, but it can be safely assumed that the first
conclusion is the correct one.

The following tables, which were compiled with great
difficulty, on account of the slipshod macner in which
broodmares are registered, contain the names of many, not
by any means all, of the mares that threw performers before
the close of their seventh year. In my researches I have
found where four three-year-olds — that is fillies bred at two
years of age — threw horses of merit, but such instances are
rare. Four-year-old Bpeed producers are very numerous,
and that table contains the names of many famous mares,
for there are few familiar with trotting literature but have
heard of Alma Mater, Belle Hastings, Burch Mare, Dolly,
Lady Patriot, Pantelette, Madame gwiveller, Lady Thome
Jr., Glencora, Gray Goose and Lady Thorn's daughter
Thornette. The five tables contain one hundred and
seventy-one names, but many of them appear in two and a
few in three of them. There are four three- year-olds, thirty-
six four-year-oldB, forty-three five-year-olds, forty-eight six-
year olds, and forty seven-year-olds. The tables are as
follows:

THREE-TEAR-OLD SPEED PRODUCERS.

Abntillon Kate Patchen

Betty Brown Mollie Lumps

FOUR-TEAR-OLD SPEED PRODUCERS.

Alma Mater Hattie Wood Lydia Montague

Belle Hastings Hepsey Jane Madame Swiveller

Betsey Thunder Hildegarde Mattie West

Burch Mare Huntress Mayenne

Carry Clay Jenny Oneta

Dolly Jenny Martin Pantalette

Frederioa Lady Patriot Eebecca

Fnga Lady Thorne Jr Eoving Nell

Ganntlette Lady Veil Euby Allen

Glencora Logan Maid Sontag Mohawk

Gretchen Lola Thornette

Gray Goo6e Lnalaba Virginia

FrTE-TEAR-OLD SPEED PRODUCERS.

Advance Jane Brown Mattie West

Alma Mater Jewell Miss Eussell

Bayadere Kate Sparkle Nicola

Belle of Cayuga Lady Abdallah Pantalette

Black Golddust Lady Patriot Primrose

Daoia Lizzie Abdallah Eeina Victoria

Dahlia Lorena Soma

Doily Madame Ferguson Romper

Emma Mills Madame Temple Santa Clans

Esther Madge Sally Woodford

Fanny Foss Mary A Sontag Mohawk

Four Lines Mary Borden Starlight

Green Mt Maid Mary Bostwick Tansey

Hattie Fitch Mary Ellesmere Zora
Hattie Wood

SIX-YEAR-OLD SPEED PRODUCERS.

Abbess Eden Lassie " Mason Girl

Abntillon Eventide May Sproul

Alma Mater Fairy Belle Minnehaha

American Fan aiiss Coons

Bay Fanny Fanny Jackson Moselle

Beautiful Bells Gauntlette Ned

Belle Hastings Green Mt Maid Nelly Horton

Bicara Gretchen byChosroesNelly Litchfield

Black BesB Gretchen Nipper

Blandina Hattie Hogan Princess Ann

Cachuca Hattie Wood Eeina Victoria

Clarabel Illinois Maid Roma

Columbine Jessie Sayrea Senorita

Consuela Lady Abdallah Skip

Cypher Lucia Soprano

Dollabella Mary Ann Trusty

1888

3P&e %xtt&«z and jlptfrismau.

Lizzie Witherspoon Waterwitcli

SEVEX-YEAK-OLD SPEED PRODUCEBS.

Abbess FaDny Foss Miss Russell

Abutillon Fancy Jackson Mary Eagle

Amy Florence Nectarine

Aspinola Green Mt Maid Oneta

Beatrice Hattie Wood Primrose

Belle Jenny Bryan Princess Ann

Belle Jenny Martin Rosa Clay

Black Lady Kate Rosa Wilkinson

Blandina Kitty Bates Smutty

Diana Lodv Brown Soprano

Dolly Lady Winfield Trusty

Dolly Mills Lettia Virginia

Duroc Maid
Fanny

The above tables look very well in print, but the first ques-
tion that comes to the surface is what kind of performers did
these h'llies or young brood-mares, as they are designated,
produce? Of the four bred as two -year- olds Abutillon pro-
duced Signal, sire of Jesse Hammond, 2:25£. She missed the
following year, but produced Belle Thorne, now in the South
Elkhorn stud, as a five-year-old. At sis she produced Com-
bat, sire of Williams, 2:21, and Brown and Lola, who threw
Cosher, 2:30, aa a four-year-old the nest spring. Betty Brown
is one of the few great inbred Mambrino broo^-mares. The
Glenarvon stud is built on her blood. Her first foal was the
chestnut filly Belle Clay, dam of Amy KiDg, 2:223, and the
pacer Macey, 2:29.}. Katie Patchen produced Globe, 2:2U,
and Mother Lumps the brown horse Lumje, 2:21.

Alma Mater was bred as a three-year-old. Alcantara, 2:23,
was her first ioal, Alcyone, 2:27, the second, and Arbiter,
2:30, the third. Belle Hastiug's first foal was Kitty Van,
2:24, and Btlle F., 2:15£, the second. She missed as a five-
year-old. Betsy Thunder produced Bill Thunder, 2:26. The
Bnrch Mare, dam of Rosalind, 2:213, and Donald. 2:28. was
four when Blandina, her greatest daughter, was foaled. The
latter produced Abdallah Pilot as a sis-year-old. and Swigeit
as a seven-year-old. She is also the dam of King Rene and
Solicitor. Carrie Clay, by Coaster, who died in Canada last
week, was a four-year-old when she dropped Stuart, 2:26 J.
Mambrino Chief's greatest daughter Dully was bred as a three-
year-old. Tnornedale, 2:22£, was her tirst foal. She was sis
when John F. Payne was foaled. Frederica produced Little
Fred, 250, and Foga, the King Rene mare, Fugue, 2;24£.

Ganntlette's first foal was that maguificent race-horse Wil-
liams, 2:21, who has trained on from his two year-old form.
She was barren as a rive-year-old, but dropped Brown the
following year. Ganntlette is by Dictator out of Crop,
another great speed producer. Lot Slocum, 2:17^, was
Glencora's first foal. Gretchen was four when she produced
Knox Girl, the dam of Aubine, 2:27£. Grey Goose was bred
as a three-year-old and produced Noima, who trotted in 2:31 \
twenty-five years ago.

Hattie Wood was a Tery uniform breeder the first four
years she was in the stud. Idol, sire of Pickwick, 2:29^,
was her first foal; Gazelle, 2:2L, her second; Louis Napoleon,
sire of Jerome Eddy, 2:16£, etc., her third, and Victor von
Bismarck, sire of Kentucky Hambleionian, 2:27, her fourth.
Hepsey Jane produced Young Morrissey, 2:29|. Hildegarde
produce! Cheltenham, 2:30, as a three-year-old. Huntress
produced Hidalgo, 2:27£. Jenny produced Patrick Henry,
sire of the dams Bessie, 2:17^, and Boston, 2:27|. Jennie
Martin foaled France's Alexander, 2:19, the spring she was a
four-year-old, and threw Woolly Jim, 2:23i, when she was
seven.

Lady Patriot was three, and Hambletoniau four when they
were, first mated. Her first foal was Volunteer She was
rive wnen she produced Hetzel's Hambletonian, and twenty-
two when Marksman was foaled. Santa Claus, 2:17A, was
Lady Thorn Jr.'s first foal. Lady Vail produced EllaMadden,
2:2b.. the dam of Vernette, 2:23|, as a four-year-old. Logan
Maid produced Lady Williams, 2:28£. Magic was Lualaba's
first foal. She also produced Roger Hanson, 2:28£. Lydia
Montague produced Sanveur, 2:29£, and Madam Swiveller
the great horse Dick Swiveller, 2:18. His sire was a four-
year-old when he got him. Mattie West produced McMahon,
2:21J, as a four-year-old, and Durango, 2:23$, the following
year. Mayenne was four when &he dropped Crescendo. He
will trot close to 2:20 this season, Oneta produced Saturn,
sire of Consul, 2:22A, and McLeod, 2:19i, as a four-year-old,
and Ensign, 2:28i, trie spring she was seven.

Burgular, 2:24£, and Epaulet, 2:19, were Pantalette's first
foals. They were dropped when Bhe was a four and the-
year-old respectively, and her dam Florence, sister to Gam-
betta, was seven when Princeps' greatest producing daughter
was foaled. Rebecca was four when she produced the prom-
ising young horse Resford, 2:24, that was burned in the Palo
Alto fire, and her dam, ClarabeL, who was also the dam of
Clifton Belle, 2:25i, was six when Rebecca was foaled. Rov-
ing Neil produced Mambrino Boy, 2:264, and Ruby Allen
the Jay Gould mare Opal, 2:23. Lady Theme's daughter
produced Patti, 2:25}, and Virginia, Confederate Chief, Bire
of William Arthur, 2:19}. Eros, 2:29}, waBSontag Mohawk's
first foal and Sally Benton, 2:17f, her seoond.

Advance is first on the list of five-year-old speed producers.
She threw Wildmont, 2:30. He was her second foal. Lady
McFatridge, 2:29, was Bayadere's second foal, and Parana,
2:19}, the first Belle of Cayuga dropped. Justina, 2:23}, was
Black Golddust's second foal. Dahlia produced Dacia, 2:294,
as a five-year-old, and the latter was the same age when Da-
ciana, 2:27£, her first foal, was dropped. Fleta, 2:29}, was
Dolly's first foal, and Envoy, 2:28, her sixth. Emma Mills
produced Mott's Independent. Express, 2:29£, was the
thoroughbred mare Esther's second foal. Fanny Foss was
five when she produced Bashaw Jr., 2:24^, and seven when
Yellowbird, dam of Trampoline, 2:23, was foaled. Merry
Thought was Four Line's first foal.

As a five-year-old Green Mountain Maid produced Storm,
2:26^; as a six-year-old Electioneer, and as a seven-year-old,
Prospero, 2:20. Hattie Fitch produced Mambrino Wilkes,
2:28f. Jane Brown produced Young Wilkes, 2:28}. Jewell
produced The King, 2:29}, and Kate Sparkle, the fast mare
Mambrino Sparkle, 2:17. Lady Abdallah was five when she
threw Lady Ayres, dam of Lottie Thorne and Byerly Abdal-
lah, sire of Jerome Turner, 2:15^, and sis when Granville,
2:26, was dropped. Lizzie Abdallah produced King William,
2:20|. Valiant, 2:28}, was Lorena's first foal. Madam Fergu-
son produced Sir Guy, 2:23|, and Madam Temple, the
famous little mare Flora Temple, 2:19|. Madge produced
Marguerite, 2:24i. Mary A. produced Problem, 2:244. Mary
Borden produced Edna, 2:29}. Mary Bostwick produced
Mohawk Chief, 2:30, and Mary Ellemore, Cleveland, 2:28}.

Nutwood, 2:18f, was Mibs Kussell's tfrst foal. She was
seven when Cora Belmont, 2:24£, was dropped, and nine
when she produced Maud S. Dream, 2:25£, was Nicola's
first foal. Primrose was five when she produced Princeps,
and seven when Rosebush (dam of Chichester, 2:2a1,) was
dropped. Reina Victoria was four when Euclid, 2:26}, was
foaled. She produced Princeton, 2:19+, the next season.
Romance, 2:29£, was Roma's first foal, and Fiction, the dam
of Fiotion, 2:29}, her seoond. Romper produced Golden

Bow, 2:27|. Santa Claus produced Emulation, 2:29}. Sally
Woodford produced Br guoli, 2:29], and Starlight threw
Maud, 2:29;-. Butterfly, 2:19$, was Taosey's first foal, and
St. Goihard the first Zora, by American Clay produced.

Abbess comes first in the list of sis-year-old speed pro-
ducers. Soprano, her first foal, is the dam of C. F. Clay,
2:18, and Eminence. 2;27i. Her nest foals were Steinway.
2:25;}, and Solo. 2:23£. Bonnie, 2:25, was America's ^ecood
foal. Bay Fanny produced Alesander, 2-2yj. and Beantiful
Bells, the famous record maker Hinda Rose, 2:191. Pan-
coast, 2:21$, was Bicara's first foal, and promises to be her
greatest. Black Bess produced Darby, 2:161. Cachnca pro-
duced Catcbfly, 2:1S}, and Culumbine the fast horse iute^o,
2:1 6}. Harvey, 2:24}-, was Cypher's first foal. Consuela
pronuced Conuanght, 2:24. and Dollabella, Hickory, 2:. 7;.
Eden Lassie produced Orient, 2:30. Eventide produced Ere-
long. She is also the dam of Eris, 2:27, foalea in 1830, and
Evermond, 2:28, foaled 1881. Fairy Belle produced Fairy
Gift, and Fan the fast mare Kate Sprague, 2:18. Fanny
Jackson produced Aristos 2:27j, as a six-year- jld, and Irish
Maid, 2:37a, the nest season. Gretchen, by Chosrocs, pro-
duced Clingstone, 2:'4. and Gretchen, by Mambrino Pilot,
the brown horse Inca, 2:27, who was her first foal. Hattie
Hogan produced Hogarth, 2:26, and Illinois Maid, Callahau
Maid, 2:27, sister to Troubadour, 2.193; Jessie Sayre threw
James Howell Jr., 2:24, and Lucia the bay mare Beulah,
2:29}. Maiy Ann pioduced Chet-ter, 2:30. and afterwards
threw the famous tilly Mamie Wood, 2:25}. Alroy, 2:23,
was Mason Girl's second foal, and Margaret, 2:28, out of May
Sproul.

Minnehaha was a sis-year-old when Beantiful Bells, 2:'29i,
was foaled. Wilson, 2:16}, was Miss Coon's second foal.
Mot-eile produced Clark's Mohawk J>-., 2:25. Ned threw
Fanny Stoner as a -six-year-old. Nelly H rton pro lucid
Fanny, 2:24|. She was her second foal. Nelly Liichn>ld
produced Middlesex, 2:24. Nipper produced Nettie Eurlew,
2.24, and Soprano was in hei sixili and seventh years ;vhen
she produced her two performeis. Princess Ann produced
Alamo, 2:34£, as a sis-year-old, and Rachel, 2:26f, as a seven-
year-old. benoriia proenctd Lucy Walker, 2:30. Skip pro-
duced Independence, 2:21}. Trusty was a sis-year-old when
Scotland Maid, 2:281. wa3 fcaled. In the next two years she
produced Deucalion, 2:22, and Lucia, the dam of Day
Dream, 2:2 1|, by Cuyler.

Amy, ttie dam of Arbacns. 2:30, is the first of the seven-
year-olds. He was her third foal. Cypress, 2:30, was As-
pinola's first foal, and Patron. 2:14}, the third Beatrice pro-
duced. He is the only one of her foals that has been devel-
oped. Belle was seven when Belmont was dropped, and
Belle, by Muscatine, the same age when she produced Tramp
Jr., 2:30. Black Lady produced St. Albans, 2:20}. and
Diana- Geo. A. Ayres, 2:30. WalsUl Chief was Dolly Mills'
second foal. Lady Winfield was seveu when she produced
Duroc Maid, who at the same age threw Femme Sole, 2:20,
by Princeps. Fanny produced Pemberton, 2:29i, and Jenny
Bryan the lay gelding Eric, 2:28}. Miss Brunette, dam of
Black Prince, 2:25i, was Kate's first foal, and Lucy Fiy,
2:20}, the only one Kitty Bates bas yet produced. Laay
Brown produced Wiikins Micawber, nnd Lettia The Jewess,
2:26. Lizzie Witherspoon produced Fanny Witherspoon,
2:16}, and Mary Eagle threw Raochero, 2:22}. Nectariue is
the dam of Persica, 2:23}, and Capoal,2:2S, out of Rosa Clay.
Rosa Wilkeoson produced Wilkens, 2:27, and Smutty the bay
horse Ottaway Chief, 2:25. Virginia produced Doucaster,
2:28}. Waterwitch was seven when Mambrino Gift, 2:20,
was foaled. He was her second ioal. "Warder, her seven-
teenth and last, was foaled when she was twenty-four, ?nd
promises to be as fast as the first stallion that ever stopped a
waich in a public race in 2:20. — By Pilot in N. Y. Sports-
man.

The Curse of Racine-

In Washington, on Suburban Day, there was a lively time
at :he Boundary Line where about 2,000 people had con-
gregated to see racing by wire. Says The Capital: It is
almost two late now to say anything about the race, as the
New York papers have described it very fully, but still it
may not be amiss to say something about the scene at
Seventh and Boundary Thursday afternoon. Of course the
attendance was not quite so large as at the course, but then
at least 2,000 people were out there to "see the race run over
wire." The infield at the old club house was filled with
equipages of all sorts, and all sorts of people escept ladies
were out there. It was distinctly a "stag party." A little
matter of this kind was not noticed by most of those present,
but still a few felt that if the fair sex had been represented
the atmosphere would Dot have been quite so blue after the
announcement that Terra Cotta was the winner hud been
changed aud Elkwood had been given the place of honor.

When the time rolled around, at which the great lace was
to be run, everyone left the "infield" and came indoors to
see the race. There was a long, dreary wait, only enlivened
by some fellow getting a new inspiration and backing it.

This Inspiration business was of rather frequent occur-
ence. At last the caller shouted, "They're ofl!" and then
yon could have heard a pin drop. "Tribonlet in the lead!"
"Passing the stand Royal Arch leads by two lengths; Joe
Cotton second!" "At the quarter. Arch sis lengths in front
of Eurus!" Then people began to ask if Eurus could win
again. "At the half, Arch a leogth, Eurus and Cotton neck
and neck!" "In the stretch, Elkwood ;i length in front ot
Firenzi!" "Terra Cotta wins, Fenelon second!'' The shout
that went up then would bave raised the roof of an ordinary
building, bui it only Bhook this one. The only people who
did not look happy were the bookmakers. Quite a select
party started for the bar, and several bottles were ordered
when the oaller yelled with fierjdish glee: 'That was amis-
take. Elkwood is first, Fendon second." The atmosphere
in that neighborhood was immediately made blue, and not
by "bookie" either. Pretty soon came the announcement
that Ferenzi waa second, but even tbat didn't please the
crowd. Finally the caller said, after listening at the tele-
phone for a moment, 'Elk word first, Terra secoDd, Firenzi
third. Time, 2K)7i. — N. Y. Sportsman.

Sale of Trotting Stock— Mr. W. H. WilsoD of Abdallah
Park, CyDthiara, Ky., has sold to Hubioger Bros, of New
Haven, Conn., at private sale: —

Wilkes Briuo, record 2:23, ch h foaled 13S2, by Hnmbriuo,
record 2:21}, dam Ella G. hy Geo. Wilkes, second dam
Widow Rautoul by Ulver-ton. Price 57.000.

Rio Grande, bay colt, foaled 1887, by Sultan, record 2:24,
dam by Prompter, second dam Posy by Flaxtail. Pr.ce
$1,000.

Property of R. J. McConib", Cincinnati, O.

Lady Thompson, gr f fo iled 1S85, by Simmons, record 2:28,
dam Lady Humphreys, record 2:34, by Victor. Price $1,5C0,

Killip's Combination Sale-

June 27th, 18S3. Bay District Track, Oakland, Cal.

Coode, record 2:20, ch g, foaled 18S2, by Abbotsford 2-19*
nam Katy Tricks (dam of Empress 2:24) by Colonel. Sold
by Robt. L. Cjlemen, to O. A. Hickok for §2, 100.

Patch Allen, b g foaled 1S33, by Geo. m' Patchen, Jr.
(Calif rnia P;itcheu) dam bister to Su-iie Allen, bv Vick's
Ethan Allen, Jr., second dam Sdnta Clara by Owen Dale
third dam Old Mary by Red Bill. Sold by \V. B. Bradbury
to Thos. Fitzgerald for $1,250.

Pocahontas, pacing record 2:22$, ch m foaled 1SS1, by Little
Washington dam a Glencoe aud Morgan mure. Sold by S.
C. Tryoo to A. L Nichols for $1030.

Little Hope, record 2:26.1, ch g foaled 1831, by Tempest,
Jr., dam by Wilson's Blue Bull. Sold by \V. B. Bradburv to
r. Fitzgerald for $900.

Old N'ick, record 2:23, br g foaled 1378, by Electioneer,
dnm S.ockton Maid by Chieftain. Sold by W. B. Bradbury
to W. Tietjens for $675.

Clara G., record 2:34.5, ch m foale I 1832 by Tilbm Almcnt,
dam by John Nelson. Said by S. C Tryon to Mr. Birdaall
for $6U0.

Colonel Hawkins, record 2:29}, br g by Echo Sold by
S. C. Trvou to L. D, Slocum for $.5:0."

Patriarch, biy colt, foaled 1SS7, by Sterling (son of Eg-
mont) dam Lillian by RumuIiM, second dam Mahaska Belle,
(dam of Fawn 2:304) by Flaxtail. Sold by M. W. Hicks, to
O. H. Kingsley for $430.

Lucy Abtott, ch m foaled 1SS4, by Abbotsford, dam by a son
of Hambletonian. Sold by C. W. Smith to W Felber for
$390.

Mary A, bay filly, foaled 1886, by Monroe Chief dam by
Admiral, secoud dam by Cjpt. Webster. Sold by J. P. Dunn
to W. Oberfor$370.

Anita, bay filly foaled 1S87, by Aotoros dam Nana by Nep-
hew, second d«m by Woo'iburn Sold bv J. P. Dunn 10
R. L. Patterson for $315.

Tiger, bay colt foaled 1S37, by Sterling (son of Egmont)
dam Olive by Prompter, said by Mr. W. Hicks to W C Har-
lan for $305.

Other animals were sold at varving prices. The sale
aggregated $12,520.

Par coast's Close Call.

The thunderstorm that swept over Long Island Friday
night left a mark at P^rkville Farm that will be renum-
bered for many a day. One of the flashes of lightening which
followed each other with great rapidity, entered the stud
barn through the corner of the wire Bcreen over the back
window of Cayler's stall, and darting over the partition
between the two boxes struck Pancoast. After performing
its apparently fatal missiou it flashed back and left the
stable, shattering a board about two feet from where it
entered. Cuyler never knew tbat the building had been
struck.

Fo!tunately the stud groom was not in Pancoist's stall at
the time or he would have been killed, and the building
together with the horses consumed, as the lightening struck
the side of the door not sis inches from the end of his cot.
He was in the stables about fifteen minutes before it waB
struck, putting the muzzle on Pancoast, and had gone over
to the broodmarr stable where a couple of the men were up
with a mare that was going to foal, to have a chat before
goiog to bed. When the clap of thunder that followed the
almost fatal flash shook the building they were in, he in-
stinctively thought of the stui barn and run out to see if it
was struck. Oa one of the men asking if a light had been
left in Pancoast's stall, he rushed over, unlocked the door,
and found the straw on tire. One man pulled down
the bars, while the others smothered the flames with the
blankets. When they glanced round for the horse, thev
found him lying on his right side apparently dead, with his
head between his front legs. He had been standing with his
head towards the door when struck, and swung round before
falling. All the marks discernable was a few singed hairs on
his left ear, and a bruise over the left eye, received in fall-
ing.

As soon as the men recovered from the shock, a messenger
was dispatched for Driscoll and Mosher, and everything possi-
ble was done for the horse, who soon began to groan. When
Driscoll arrived, he started the men rubbing him. The treat-
ment soon roused the flickering lamp of life, which was
almost out, but the horse was suffering intense agony.
Mosher threw the harness on Kinglight and started for Dr.
Thomas Ashe, the farm's veterinary. The pace he set
between Pitrkville and Brooklyn was fast enough to win the
Suburban. Mr. Sbults and Snuit were also notified. When
Dr. Ashe arrived he had the horse slung up, and injected
morphine to allay the pain while the rubbing was continued
Upon an examination being made it was found Pancoast*3
left side was paralyzed. Dr. Ashe remained with him till
morning, and soon had his famous patient much easier. In
the moiniug he asked for another veterinary to be called in
so that they could consult. Dr. Heard was then sent for.
and on his arrival approved of the treatment.

Pancoast improved slowly, and on Sunday morning was
able to get up with very little assistance. His recovery was
very rapid duriag the Dext twenty-four hours, and on Mon-
day he was taken out of the sliug for half an hour and allowed
to move about. He was blind in his left eye nntil Tuesday,
when he began to recover the use of it.

The accident, coming as it does in the middle of Pancoast's
slu-t season, is very unfortunate, as many valuable brood-
mares, including Queen's. Daughter out of Flora Temple,
tdget out of Blandina, dam of Swigert King Rene,
Ab Jallah Pilot, Solicitor; a sister to the dam of Dick Swiveler,
2:13; Flash, 2:19}, aud several of the farm's best mares are
still booked to him.

It in just possible that Pancoast may he as well as ever in a
few days, and-Buch a state of affairs is devoutly to be wished,
but it is very doubtful whether Mr. Shults will let him serve
any more mans this season. — X. Y. Sportsman.

Col. Wood, whose record of 2:21| was made this season,
and who has been winning a number of good races in the
East, baa been sold to European parties, and will probably
be shipped to France in the course of the next ten days. It
is a pity that the foreigners never get any of our reprtseDta-
tive trotters, but it seems to be the fate of Europeans who
want American trotters to get hold of nothing but "craris."
In the case of Col. Wood it is (rue that be has all bis speed,
but be h a notorious quitter, and b-j peculiar a horse in re-
gard lo the maniier in which he must be driven th.vt a stran-
ger to Lis wavs will never Lave any success with him. It
wonld be a good thing for the trotting interests of this coun-
try if Fome wealthy and public-spirited owner of trotters
would follow the example set among the rnnoeis by Mr.
Lorilhird and send a string of cracks over the water to show
the Europeacs something in the way of trotters that is reallv
(jood.

12

%h6 fpmte atrtl jSporistmm.

July 7

The question of jockey's fees is again being
agitated in certain quarters, the charge being
made that such fees are ruinously extrava-
gant. That first-class jockeys are always
certain to command higher priceH is just as
oertain and just as reasonable as for a proven
racehorse to bring more money than an nn
tried horse, or one demonstrated to be of
moderate calibre. That jockeys like Murphy,
Garrison, Hayward or McLaughlin should be
paid more than $25, the regulation fee, is a
mere question of the great law of competition,
and owners who think the best jockeys come
too high are not compelled to engage them.
This so-called agitation looks a decided tem-
pest in a teapot. — N. T. Sportsman.

The Southern California Breed-
ei 's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall
Meeting, OCTOBER 23 to 27, 1SSS, to be sold to the
highest ibldder; bids to he opened SEPTEMBER 1st,
1S4S3, the Association reserving the right to reject any
or all bids.

IX. C AIRHaRT, Secretary,

Kan l)ieeo. Cal.

ioo Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

i,000 IN PURSES.

First Day-Tuesday, August *£1 , 1888.

$■£50.00

1 .—TROTTING - For two-year-old colts owned in
the district. Mile beats, beet two in three, to harness
and to rule. Purse §250.

$300.00.

2.-TR0rTING— Three minute class. Mile heats,
best three in five, to harness and to rule. Puree

Second Day— Wednesday, Ansust S«d.
$300.00.

3.— TROTTING— For three-year-olds and under.
Mile heats, best three In five, to harness and to rule.
Puree §300.

$400.00.

i. -TROTTING— 2:40 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse giOO.

Tli i i-d Day— Thursday, August 23rd.

$350 00.

6.— TROTTING -2:23 class. Mile heats, best thre»
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse ?750.

$500.00.

fi.— PACING-Free for all. Mile heats, best three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 55U0.

$100,00.

7.— BOGGY RACE— Free for all buggy horses with-
out a record owned in the district, owners to drive.
Mile heats, three in five, to rule. Purse §100.

Fourth Day— Friday, Augnst 24th.

$600 00.

8.— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8600. ■

$400 00.

9.— TROTTING— 2:33 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8400.

Fifth Day— Saturday, August 25th.

$400.00

10. -TROTTING— For foui-year-olds and under.
Mile heats, best three in five, to harness and to rule.
Purse ^400.

$1000.00.

11.— TROTTING— Free for all. Mile heats, three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse $1,000.

Races Nos. 6, 6, 8, 9 and 11 open to the State. All
other races open to the following countieB: Mendo-
cino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, PlumaB,
Lasaen, Modoc, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Trinity,
Tehaiia, Colusa and Butte.

Entries to close with the Secretary, August 1 , 1888,
at 10 p. M. Entrnnce fee of ten per cent, of purse
must accompany all nominations.

C. V. MASON, President.
JO. D. SPROUL, Secretary, ciiico, Cal.

my!9

The Overland Park Club

DENVER, COL.,

CLAIMS DATES FOB A

Fall Running and Trotting
Meeting,

OCTOBER 13 to 20, 1888,

With not less than

$10,000 in Stakes and Purses.

Runningand Trotting Races on different dayB and
Separate Tracks.

The Programme of the Meeting will be published
early in July.
J. H. P. VOORHIES, D. D. STREETER,

Secretary, President,

D. L. HALL. Snpt. J . K. OHO ATE,

jy7tf Vice President.

MARYSVILLE

13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

Aud Continuing Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1 — Trotting — Two-year-old Class, Purse, 8200.

Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts,

2— Running— Two-year-old Class, Half mile dash;

purse, S200. Open to Third, Thirteenth and Sevententh

Districts.

3— Trotting — Three-minute Class. Purse, $250.
Open to all horses eligible.

Wednesday, August, 2Bth.
4— Trotting— 2:35 Class. Purse, 5300. Open to all
horses eligible.

5— Running — Half mile and repeat. Purse, §200.
Open to all horses owned in this State.

6— Trotting— Three-v ear-old Class, Purse, 5300.
Open to all horses eligible,

Thursday, August 3Clth.
7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, §600. Open to all
horses eligible,

8— Trotting— Ay er's Stake— One-yearold colts sired
by Alpheus. Purse, $150; entrance added.

9— Pacing — 2:20 .Class. Purse, $400. Open ito all
horses eligible.

.Friday, August 31st.
10— Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, $300. Open .to all
horses eligible.

ll— Running— One mile and repeat. Purse, 9300.
Open to all.

12- Trotting— 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Ladies' Riding— Purse, $100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Saturday, September 1st.
13— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $400. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Running- One mile dash. Purse, $200. Open to
all horses owner! in this State.

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, oi
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate o:
fiftv per cent, for the first horse,- twenty- five per cent,
to the second, fifteen per cent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
them after decision by the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special race be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained by the Society from the other ien-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field, then to first and fourth
moneys.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by 8 o'clock p. M.,or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paidas soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries to the races, except No. 8, will close with
the Secretary, August 10, 1888.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. si. sharp.

OSS" The Association is a member of the National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

OSf Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents.

D. E. KNIGHT, President.
'1 . J. SHERWOOD, *ecreiary,
Postofiflce Address : Marysville, Cal. jly7

IONE CITY

TWENTY-SIXTH

AGRICULTURAL

DISTRICT.

Amador and Calaveras

FAIR,

IONEJIITY,

AUGUST 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th.

SPEED PKOURAKME.

No. 1.— Running STAKE-For District saddle
horses; $10 for starters; 950 added. Six hundred
yardB and repeat.

No. %— Running Stake— For District horses; $20
entrance, half forfeit, $150 added, of which $50 to sec-
ond horse ; third to Bave stake. Half mile dash.

No. 3.— Free for all trotters and pacera without a
record up to date entries close. Purse $300.

No. 4.— Running Stakk— For all ages; $26 entrance
$10 forfeit, $200 added, of which $50 to second horse;
third to save stake. One mile and repeat.

No. 5,— Trotting Purse, $100—2:27 Class.

No. e.— Running Stakk— For all ages; $25 entrance,
$10 forfeit, $200 added, of which $50 to second horBe;
third to save Btake. Half mile and repeat.

No. 7.— Trotting Purse, $500— Free for all.

No. ».— Running Stakk— For all ages; $20 entrance,
$10 forfeit, $150 added of which $50 to second horse;
third to save stake. Three-quarter mile and repeat.

No. 9.— Running Stake, Handicap— For District
horseB ; $15 entrance ; half forfeit ; $15u added, of which
$50 to second horse, third to Bave stake. Six hundred
yards daeh.

No. 10.— Pacing Pubse, $300— Free for all.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Extra races will be given each day; conditions to be
announced the day previous, when entries will cloBe

Entries to all the above races, unless otherwise
specified, close with the Secretary on July 15, lt88.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three In

vc-flve to enter and three to start, but the Board I
reserves the right to hold a less number than Ave to
fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate auuunt of
the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany
iiiiMimitiii.il. Trotting and pacing purses divided at
the rate of GO pur cent, to tir.it. horBe, 30 per cent, to
second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classeB alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance inouev paid in. When less than the
required number oi starters appear they may con-
te*.t for the entrance money, to be divided as follows
66% to the first, and B3M to the second.

In nil races entries not declared out by 6 P. m, of
the day preceding the race shall be required to Btart.

Where there is more than one entry by one perEon,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must he named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to ho named in entries.

In trotting raceB drivers will be required to wear
cops of distinct colors.

The Board reserves the right to change the above
order of races by giving contestants notice of the
same by 6 o'clock p. m. of the day prec ding the race.

District races open to El Dorado County.

No horse is qualified to be entered in any District
race that has not been owned in Amador, Calaveras,
or El Dorado Counties six months prior to the day of
the race.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Races commence each day at 1 p. m., sharp.

The lone track is one of the best and fastest on the
Coast.

V. S. GREGORY, President.

C. T. EA GRATE, Secretary.

ap7iow

GLENBROOK PARK

17th Agricultural District
Association

-AT-

GLENBROOK

PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
$10,000 In Purses and Premiums,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are

eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to June 1, 1888, unless otherwise specified.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, 310 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse ?50; third, $25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2-Tkotting- 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

3— Trotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, 'Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Humbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse ?300.

Wednesday, August %9t.h.
Bov's Tournament at 11 a. m. for various prizes,

4— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

5 — Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $25
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25, Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting — 2:50 Class. Open to all. Purse 1 $100
Thursday, August 30tli,

Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

7— Running— District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

8— Trotting -2 :10 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
Fridny. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 A. M.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

11-RuNNiNG-Opento all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:24 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday, September 34th.

1— Running— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $100; $75 to first horse; $25 to second
Entrance free.

2>-Trottlng — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250; first horse $150; second horse $75:
third horse $25. *

3— Running — One mile dash. PurBe, $100; firet
horse $75; second $25. Free for all District horseB.
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 'ifttli.

4-SellinK Purse, $250, of which $50 to second, $25 to
third; for three-year olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1000, then one
pound for each $100 less down to $400; selling price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p. m. dav before the
race; one mile.

5 — Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 188fi>; $25 entrance, $10 to accompany nomina-
tions; $15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6 p, M. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save stake ; three-quarters mile.

6— Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. PurBe, $300.

7— Trotting— 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday. September 26<li.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. Oneand
one-half miles; first dialf-mile, $50; first mile, $100:
first to finish, $150.

9— Trotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
Purse, $600.

11— Pacing— 2:40ClasB. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September 27th.

12— Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse,

13 -Running— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at fi p. si. on September
18, 1888.

14— Tkotting— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250,

Friday, September 28lli.

15— Running— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Trotting— 2:27 ClaBs. Purse, $600.

17— Running— One and one-half mile dash. Purse.
$300.

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 29th,

_j— Gbbat Fifteen— Mile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed five horseB, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses

20-Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $1000.

21-Pacing— Freefor all. Purse, $800.

22 -Consolation Purse— $250; for all horses .that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to stakes must he made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated In
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p m

weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys-50, 25; 1 EnSffiudLes" P"r8eB ^ only be tlrawn Dy con"
15 and 10 per cent. One mile. ^Ki!»

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade iand awarding of premiums at
Up. n.

14— Run n in g- Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

17— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accompany nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibut
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish anv day's rac-
ing, or to trot a speeial race between heats. A horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled onlv to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by fi p. si. of the
day preceding the race Bhall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or In one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must he named by fi p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colorB to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In their
entries.

Entries to close with the secretary on August 1st,

SAM. GRANGER, President.

UEORUEFLETCUER, Secretary

Grass Valley, Cal.

Notice.
C. BRUCE LOWE,

STOCK AND STATION AGENT,

Auctioneer, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesman.
Is prepared to accept orders from breeders In
America to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or will undertake to receive and
dispose of stock from America; or act as Agent
for California firms.

References kindly permitted to J. B. Haggln, Esq.,
and Major Ratbbone of Ban Francisco.
C. BRUCE LOWE.

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street. 8yd nev,
8d« New Hobtii Wale'.

All horses entered for DistrictpurseBmustbeowned
and kept in Nevada am* California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to dav of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three'In
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves, the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, bv the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entltledonly to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they mav contest for the
entrance monev, to be divided as follows: 6fi¥ to the
first and 33 Jd to the second.

Horses that distance the fieldjvill only take 'first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations'iare void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a Binall forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day proceeding the race, sliall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry bv one person,

r in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 r. si. the dav preceedlng the
race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to he named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will he required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock P.M.

All entries must be directed to

JAMES d. tokhkvson. Secretary,

jly7 * arson City, Nevada.

FOR SALE.

POND LILLY,

By Geo. M. Patohen, seven years old, weighB 056
noundB, perfectly sound. This mare Is a natural trot-
ter never driven on a sulky but once and with twelve
days training made a-rocord of SDUln Spring races
Lob AngeleBin *8S. Since then with 30 days tratnioe
trotted three heato In 33, 29^28, aud can do it any
time required by purchaser.

Pond Lilly can be buught cheap as owner can not
attend to campaigning her. Apply

J. B. MASON, It Franklin St.

myI2t Los Angeles. Cal.

NOTICE

To Trap Shooters.

Trap Bhooters can always find a larpe supply of
fine pigeons at P. Murphy's stalls, Noa. 1A and 76 In
the Centre Mar-kit corner of Sutler and Dupont Sts .
San Francisco. Also at Mr. Dick Cunningham's
Ban Bruno. Country orders promptly attended to
by Mr. Murpby. ttp28tf

1888

■pue grejefe awtl j^arcteroati.

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual .Race Meeting of 1888.

—BEGINNING-

September 18th,

^SJ, AND CONTINUING FIVK DAIS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROUR IHME.
Entries < lose August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races fonr

moDeys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, t 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast— Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2— Trotting — District — Four-yetr-old stake. Closed
February 15tb, with fl entries.

3 — Trotting— Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse
SI, 000.

■Wednesday, September 19i.li.
4-Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; $400.
This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.
5— Tboiting— Pacific Coast— 2:2C class; $1200.
6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7— Tbotting— District— Two-year-old stake; best
two In three. Closed February 1st, with 13 entries.
Thursday, September 20tli.
& — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; 8500.
9 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast — 2:35 class ; 81,000.
10— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Four- year- old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.
11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; S500.

Friday, September 31st,
12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
repeat, 3350 .
13— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; SI,2iO.
14 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.
15— Tbotting — Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; 81,200.

Saturday, September 22<I.
16— Running — Pacific Coast— Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 5 entries.

17— Tbotting — Pacific Coast— Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries,
lb— Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; 8700.
19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; §1,000.

CONDITIONS.
All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the state Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a Bpecial race
between beats; also to change the day and hour ol any
race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid np entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
thirdmoneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 1888, starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra .

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse 1b
qualified to he entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance tee contracted, without any right to compete
for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
ecribed by the National Trotting Association and
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All coltB properly entered in District Btakes, if sold,
are entitled to start In such races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of ihe Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start ; but
the Board reeerves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the puree; provided, however, that the

of which $125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of anv three-Year-old stake race of the value of ? 1,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three -year- old
I events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds. One mUe.

FOR 1890.

No. i— The Big Tbee stakes.— A sweepstakes

for tbree-vear-oldB (funis of 18b7) to be run at the

Stockton Fair in 1890. (.Conditions same as No. 3,

except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-year-olds (foals of 1887 .to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; 3i00 each, of which ?10 must accom-
pany the nomination, ?10 payable January 1st, 18^'J; *10
payable January 1st, 1890; $20 payable May 1st, 1S90.
The remaining S-iO to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pre-
ceding the race. Payments not made as they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which ?150 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pouDds extra: of the Prepident StakeB,
Beven pounds; cf .tny other three-v ear-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and ahalf.

N, B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

I» V. SHIPPEE, President.
J. M. LARUE, Secretary,
june9 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

SANSA ROSA

PETAiiUMA.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

LOS ANGELES

9th Annual Fair.

-TO BE HELD AX-

TO BE HELD AT

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Co., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

PBTALUM A,

AUGU6T 21 to 25 Inclusive.

District Races open Co- "lie Counties ol
Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano.

Tuesday, August 21st,
1 -RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eighths of a
mile dash. $25 entrance; S10 forfeit; $150 added.
$50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
stake this year to carry three pounds extra; of two
or more, five pounds exira.
2— TROTTING— 2:30 Class. Purse 5700.

-TROTTING, District— For three-year olds; best

three in five. Purse $250. Closed May 1st, with

seven entries.

TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse S700.

Wednesday, August 2 2«I,
4-RTJNNI5.G— For all ages; free purse $200; $50 to
second. Mile and repeat.

5 -TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. 530 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.

6— TROTTING- 2:20 Class. Purse Sl.OCO.
7— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 1886. Mile and reneat. £60 stake; 6250
added. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August 23d.
8 — RUNNING— For three-year-olds, one and one-
eighth mile dash. S50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250
added ; $100 to second ; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this jear to carry five pounds e^tra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

9— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foals
of 1987. Mile dash. 550. Stake closed May 1st, with
five entries.

10 PACING— 2:24 Class. Purse 56C0. Patchen
Vernon and Belmont Boy barred.

11 — TROTTING -Four-year-old stake or under
free lor all. Mile heats, best three in five 560
stake; $250 added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August 24th.
12— RUNNING, District— For all ages. Mile dash,
526 entrance; $10 forfeit; S15U added; 850 to second.
13-TROTT]NG,*District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purse $200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.
14— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse $1,000.
15 — TROTTING — Three- year.old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. 560 stake; 5250 added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August 35th.
16— RUNNING— For all ageB. One and one-half
mile dash. Free purse 8250; 550 to second.
17 -TROTTING— Three minnte Class. Purse 51,000
18— TROTTING— Free for all. Purs« $1,000.
19— TROTTING, District— 2:38 Class. Purse $400

REMARKS AND CONDITION,
Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting and pacing races, three moneys,
viz.: 60, 30 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Stake
Races, Nos. 5 and 9, in which money to be divided,

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday August it.

Running— Three-fourths mile dash, for district
two-year-olds; $25 entrance; *10 forfeit; S1G0 added;
525 to second horse.

Running— Tbree-fourtbs mile dash, free for all;
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added; 550 to second
horse.

Trotting— 2:30 class; purse, $500.

Pacing— 2:25 class; purse, 5400.

SECOND DAY-Wednesday, August 15.

Running— One and one-fourtb mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance; 810 forfeit; $200 added; 550 to
second horse.

Trotting--Three minute class, district horses;
purse, $300.

Trotting— 2:20 class: purse, $600.

Trotting — Three-year-old district borseB; purse.

Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off and raceB trotted according to published conditions

the

when there are less than three (.3) to start
The Stockton track is one of the fastest

Trotting and racing colors to he named with all
entries and used in all beats.
RaceB commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.
Stables, bay and straw free to competitors.
Entries close August l, 1683, with the Secretary,

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889—90*
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 2, CAX.

Offer the following rich running events for 1 89 and
1890 entries to close August 1st, 1888, for colts now
classed asyearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year-olds for this time only
io permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.)
FOR 1889.

1 —The Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
two-vear-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889- $o0 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January lPt; or 815 by May 1st,
I8fifl Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money, with $300 added, of which $75 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of the value

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

American or National Association RuIbb to govern
trotting, and Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse AssO'
elation to eovern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
and two raceB alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first
and third moneys.

In all races, entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceeding the race shall be required to
start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. sl of the day preceding
the race.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse
is qualified to be entered In any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person
of any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without any right to com-
pete for a purse, and shall be held liable to penal-
ties prescribed by the National Association and rules
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.
81*000 ^o^carry five pounds extra; of any other If, in the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
event'threepoundB; two or more five pounds. Maid- be nnisbed on the closing day of tbefalr.lt may
ens allowed five pounds. Five-eights of a mile. be continued or declared off, at the option of the

- Tny YosEUlTE Stakes- A sweepstake for two- J™,"™

year-c

!^W.&^l°t&Ji&'ll3?ffrtirgZ ' ln"il ~- noted above, five or more paid np

in Anirnst arBt 1889. Declarations void unless anoom- start. , . . ,. .

nardedby the money ; with t350 added, of which 8100 Tue Petaluma track is one of the fastest and safest

Winner of the annual
sUkeTat's'acramento to carry seven pounds eitra.

StaneB at oa«s»i"G— ~ ™ -™ '*" fhrpp nrmndn- of ITOUing aim ruuumK w«»n «*
SrS more 'SStaKKS. M^ide^faKed^nvl entries and need in all heats
u^unds Three-quarters of a mile. I Races commence each day at 1 o

- —The Big Tbee Stakes,-(To

^_j closein two-year-
A 4-nrirTtliTB time only) AsweepBtake for three-
SearK S be run at the Stockton Fair in 1889; $100
i ?5k ££1 forfeit or onlv *10if declared January 1st;
Sf6C^Bt??M25 iSSit iBt, 1889. Declarations .void
KtfeaB accompanied By the money; with |400 added,

in the world.
Trotting and running colors to be named with all

" "eats.
Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.
Stables bav and straw free to competitois.
Entries close August 1, 1888, with Secretary.

.1. H. WHITE, PreslOcnt.
W. E. COX, Secretary.
p. Q. Box 283. 12my Petaluma, Cal.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, August 16

Running-One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; 825 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; S50 to sec-
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, §500.

Pacing— Free for ail; purse, $500.

Trotting-2:38 class; district torses; puxBe, $400

FOURTH DA V— Friday, August 1 7.

Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added; $40 to
Recond horse.

Running— Selling race, free for all, mile heats;
purse $250; $50 to second horse; horseB entered to
be sold for $4,000; to carry rule weights; two pounds
allowed to each hundred dollars down to $500; sail-.
ing price to be named through the entry bos at 6 p.
M the day before the race.

Trotting— 2:40 class; purse, $5f0.

Trotting— For district yearlings; one mile dash;
purBeSlOO.

FIFTH DAY— Saturday August 18.

Running-One and three-fourth mile dash, free for
all; $30 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50to sec-
ond horse. „.«.,_ ,j a

Running- One mile dash for three-year-olds and
under; $25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $150 added;$50 to
Becond horse.

Trotting— 2:25 class; purse, $500.

Trotting— Free for all; purse, $600.

BEHARKS AND CONDITIONS.

ill trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three t> start But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses 'divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to the first bnrse, 30 per cent, to the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot beats of anv two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day s
rncine or to trot a special race between beats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
fbeenTrance6 money paid in. When less than the
reauired number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money to be divided as follows,
661 to the first and 33i to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse tbey are to
start must be named at 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the race No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwise specified. Running races will
be conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast

B1^ltarli^rSl0n?»gr«MWllIba held for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

RaciDU colors to be named In entries.

In trolling races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In

""Entries7 teall the above races to close with the Sec-
retary on Wednesday, August 1st, 18»8

Entry blanks and racinx rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.
The district embraces all the territory north of
the Bav of San Francinco and west of the Sacra-
mento'River. Dlstrist horses must have been owned
in the district Bii months prior to closing of ea-

trle8' JSO. IS. BAItUAt-HE, president.
UEOBttE A. TUPPEB, Secy. jel6t»ul

DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION No. 6.

—AT-

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

I'lRSr MEETIXU OF COAST CIRCUIT.

August 6 to 11, 1888.

$1 ,000 In I'm rs(.s and PreralnniH.

A GRAND HARVEST HOME AND RACE MEETING.
The entire Fair including Pavilion, in the hand-
somest Grounds in America In points of inteiest
this Fair is second only to the State Fair.

ENTRIES TO SPEED PROGRAMME
Close July 15th.

DON'T FORGET THE DATE
FIRST DAY, Monday, Ati-ust ft.
1— Running-- For two-year-olds; purse, £300; S195
to first; $75 to second; ?30 to third; Half mile dash.
2 — Running— Fren for all; weight for age; purse,
§450; §290 to first; $115 to second; jfJ5 to third horse;
dash of one mile

3-Pacing— Frpe for all; purse, 5600; ?3r0 to Irst;
§150 to second : c90 to third; §60 to fourth horse mile ;
heats, best three in five.

4 -Troxting-2.45 cla=s; purse. ?1: 00; S5O0 to first;
S250 fo second; $160 to third; $1U0 io fourth horse;
mile heats, three.in five.

S£(»>D DAY.
5 — Ladies' Equestrians hip — Four elegant money,
or other valuable prizes, frr the most graceful and
accomplished lady rider. Grace, skill and superior
horse-woman s hip to be the unite of merit, and not
Bpeed. (Premiums to be announced later.)

6 — Trotting Stake— For tbree-year-olds, foals of
18P5; closed December, 1887 with nine entries

7— Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, $1,000; $5C0 to first;
$250 to second; $150 to third; $100 to fourth horse;
mile heats, best three in five.

THIRD DAY.
8— Running— For three-year-olds; purse $400; $260
to first; $100 to second; $40 to third; three-quarter
mile dash.

9 — Running— All ages; weight for age; purse, $600;
=390 to first; S150 to second; $60 to third; one and a
quarter miles.

10-Tbotting— Three-year-old stake; foals of 1885;
$50 entrance; $i'5 to accompany nomination, and $25
July 31st; £250 added. Mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions.

11— Trotting— Free for all; purse, $1,200; $600 to
first; 8300 to second; 318C to third; $120 to fourth
horse; mile heats, three in five.

FOURTH DAY.
12— Runntng Stake - For two-year-olds; closed
Dec. 1st, 1886, with 21 entries; dash of one mile

13 — Running — All ages ; weight for age; purse, $400;
$2t0 to first; $100 to second; $40 to third; three-quar-
ter mile heats.

14 -Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds; foals of
1886; closed December, 1886, with 11 entries.

15— Trotting— 2:30 class; purse, $1000; $5 0 to first;
$250 to second; $150 to third, and $100 to fourth
horse; mile heats, beat three in five.
FIFTH DAY.
16— Running — Southern California Derby Stakes,
for three-year-old colts and fillies; closed Decem-
ber, 1886, with nine nominations; one and a half
miles.

17— Running -All ages; purse, MOP; of which $260
to firBt; $100 to second; $40 to third horse; three
quarters of a mil*.

18— District Trotting — Three minute class; L. J.
Rose's stable barred; purse, $300; $150 to first; $75 to
second; $45 to third; $30 to fourth; mile beats, three
In five

19— Ttotttng — 2:20 class- purse, $10C0; $500 to first;
$250 to second; $150 to third; $100 to fourth horse;
mile heats, three in five.

SIXTH DAY.
20— Running — Froe for all; weight for age; purse,
$J50; $195 to first; $90 to secend; $35 to third horse;
half-mile heats.

21— Running — Consolation; beaten horses; purse,
$250; 8165 to first; $6u to second; and $25 to third
horse; one mile.

22— Trotting— Four-Tear-Old Stake; foals of 1885;
same terms as No. 10; mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions .

23— Trotting-2:25 class; purge, $1000; 850O to first;
$250 to second, $150 to third; $100 to fourth horse,
mile heats, three in five

EXTRA.
District Trotting— 2:35 class; purse, $300; day of
trotting to be named h-reafter; mile heats, three in

Conditions ol Tliree and Four-Year-Old

Stakes.

American Trotting Association rules to govern.

Five or more to enter, three to start, stakes io he
divided— seven-tenths to first horse, two.tenths to
second, one tenth to third. Added money, 50 per
cent to first, 25 to second, 15 to third, 10 to fourth.
If only three start, fourth money reverts to the
Society, if two only start, third and fourth money
reverts to the Society, if walkover, no added money
1b given, the horse making the same only entitled to
the stakes actually paid in. Failure to make subse-
quent payments forfeits mouey paid in.

« \>M>rno_\s

Ten per cent of purse (running, trotfing and pac-
ing) to accompany nominations. American Trolling
Association Rules to govern pacing and trotting;
Paclfio Coast Blood Horse Rules to govern running
events. Terms of races and division of money as
above. Stakes in accordance with adveitleement
when nominations were made. No added money for
a walk-over; horse making same only receives the
entrances actually paid in. A horse distancing tbo
field receives first and third mouey only; in any
other event, first money only.

In all races fl«e are to fill and three to start, but a
lesser number of entries will bold, by proportionate
amount of purse being deducted. Colors will be
named for 'ill running nominations. Drivers will
be requested to weir distinct colored caps in all
harness events. The Board reserves the right to
change the order or sandwich beats and races, or
postpone races when, in their judgment It may seem
abvisable. Entries to close with the Secretary July
15, 188$, at midnight Hay and bedding free to
patrons. Everything renovated. New barns and
stock aacommodatlocs. One admission to every do-
partment. Send for premium list. Further partic-
ulars address.

J. W. Hoiiit'tov PrcMlflent.

E- A- DefAMP. Secretary, 7i North Main St.,
or P. O. Bot, 210, Loe Angeles. julfi

To Architects.

The time for delivering plans for the proposed New
Building of ibo Olympic Club ban been extended
from Monday, July 16, 1888, to Wednesday,
1, '888, at 3 o'clock p.m. Plans must bo adil;
to "Building Commission of the Olympic Olub,"
O'FarrdU Street, Ssa Francisco. J801

14

^Ix£ llrejete aiwl gpottswrnvu

July 7

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IW_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeders' Associ'n

- AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day--Tne«U ty.

1 -Running — Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
325 entrance; $10 forfeit; 3250 added, of which 810J
to second, third to save stake

2 — Running- -Mile da&h, all ages. Purse $50}

H— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse Sl.OuO.

i -Pacing -3mu class. Purse 5500.

Sevoud D<*y— Y&'eilttesday.
5— Running--Half-iuile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

6— Running—One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Puree $003

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have hren owned in the country since July 1,1868,
Purse 35 i.O

8— Trotting— 2:55 class. Purse £900.
Til rd i)ay-Tbur*t(lny,

9— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
ye^r-olds; S'25 entrance 81') forfeit; gvfiO added, of
which ?100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Ruoning-- Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Puree ?i0).

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $l,Oro.

12 -Pacing-- Free for all. Purse SI ,2(0.
Fourth I>ay--Friiiay.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Puwe S3*0.

11— Running— Two-mile dash, all nges. Purs*

15— Trotting— County stallions. Horses to have
he^n owned id the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

IS— Trotting— 2:95 class. Purse $5 0.
Fiitli Day— Saturday.

17 — Trotting --Two-year- oldB. Purse S?L0.

18 -Trotting—Free "for all. Purse 32,500: S5-1I
added for aoy bore* that trots in a:15 or better If
two or more horses trot in '.':l-:>, the horse malting
the fastest heat wins the a Ided money.

19-Runuiiig— Thirty miles, each" rider allowed
eit horses. Purse SfiOO.

§1,1 0 i reservt r> for specials.

CONDITIONS.

Al! i.tciug and trolling races best three iu five in
hirui-ss. esci-pt two- year-olds t»o in thrre; five to
enter, three !o start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to a* company
nomination. Money divided 5U. 25. 15 and leper
eeilt. in trotting and pacing, and 71), 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled ti one premium only. No
added money (or a w 'Ik-over.

National Association rul^s to govern trotling and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Liorse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August 1st with the Secretary.
Programmes and entry blanks seut on application
A, «. WA'SfcN, President.

«. V. AIK1IABT. Secretary ju 0

2— TbotTINQ AND PaciNS Race —Three minute
claBB. Puree J75. Fur borsi s in tliis county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter ami three to ftftblt.

S— TROTTING Hack— Free for all in State. Purse.
8' 00. Mlleheate; „hree in five. Five to enter and three
-to start. 1200 to be added If 2:20 Is beaten.
H«maiks and « oiuliiioiis.
All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
tee 10 per cent, on nurse, to accompany nnn.ina'ions.
Trotting and pacing purses divi'iea at the rate of fio
percent to the first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and In per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting: but
the Board reserves lie right to trot heats of any twu
c.aeseB altemao-ly. if nectary to finish any cay's
racing, or to trot ;i special race between heats. \
horse making a walk-over shrill be entitled only to
the entrance money pai'l in. When less than the r<'-
quired milliner uf starters appear they may contest
tor the entrance nionev, to he-rlivided as follows: tit>%
to the first and 83K to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by R p. u. _.
the day pracedjugthe race shall be required to start.
Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 'J iJ M of the day preceding
the r^ce. No added monev pud fur a walk-over
except as otherwi^i- specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will l e' -eld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.
Racine colors to be Darned in entries.
In trotting races, ''rivers will he required to wear
cups of distiuct colors, which must be named in their
entries

Kntries to all the above raceB to dose with the Sec-
retary on Wednesday, August 1st, liS* at 4 p.m.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the i-ecp'tary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

H. BARBTET, Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 1R, Sui Lull if Obispo County.

J. H. HILL1STEK, L- M. WARDkN and GEO.
VAN GORDON, Commitiee on Speed Programme.
E. W. STrELE, President.
.1 H. liARKETT. Secretary. jul6

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVAJ)A STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,

September 1 7 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

trance money paid in. whenleSB than the required
number ot starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance monev, to be divided as follows: L6*j to the
first ana 'si'x, to toe second.

Horses that distance the field will only take firs
money.

In all theforefioiiigstakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, In the above stakes, declara-
tions are perniitredfor a Bmall forfeit.

in all races entries not declared out by 6p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or i.i one interest, the particular horse they are to
start inurt be named by Ci' U. of the day preceding
the race. ;\ o added in oncy paid for a wa k-uver.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at om
o'clock p. M.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec.
retarv, Reno. Nevada.

The "rmsby County District Fair, at Carson City,
begins September 2lth and ends September 29th. Six
days' rac.fne; gives 87,500 in purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. U. 1'orreyson, Secretary
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
2d, and en-Is October 5th. Four days' racing; gives
$3,500 in purses and premiums; for particulars aduresB
Alex. Wise, Secretary, Winnemucca, Nevada.

TJie State Agricultural Society has built anew track,
located half u mile from the town of Reno, the soil
being of such a character as to make it one of the
best on the Pacific Coast,

IHKO. WIWKRS, President
C. H SHH>l)Uti>. Swrrtnry. lOruy

SACRAMENTO

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1888-
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September 18Ui.

1— Intboditction RuNNiNfi Rack — Purse, $200
One mile dash, for horses owned in Monterey, Santa
Cruz. Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo couutieB.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Running Rack- For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse. 8150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
for age. Five to enter ana three to start.

3— Running Back— One-half mile dash. Purse,
8155. Free for all: weight for aee.

SECOND DAY, Wednesday, Kept. 19th.

I -Trotting — For three-year-olds. Purse, 8200
Mile heats; three in five. Five to enter and three to
start; for horses owned in this county ;J]O0adi.ed to
purs« if 2:3-i is beaten.

Foals of 1886 to be trotted at Agricultural Fair, San
Luis Obispo county, in lbS-i, open to the counties of
Santa Barbara Monterey an.l -an Luis Obisiio En-
trance fee |30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, l(v»M, $10 onor b. tnr,- April 1ft. im-h, niid
815 on or before September 1st, 18»-, to which this
Association will add 1100.

Z— Advkbxwed TbottinoBacb— ColtStakea. $109
to be added by Society, Two-year-olds; best two in
three, mile beats. Five to enter and three tostart

3— stallkin Trotting Rack — Purse §51,0. Fir
horses owned In counties ot N;mta Cruz, Monterey
Banta Barbara and Sin Louts Obispo; three In five-
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

IISIKII DAY. Iliursday, Sept. 20lh.

1— Running Race - Purse, 950. Free for all stal
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty RUNNING Rack— Puree, 8l-'5. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in ManLulp

Obispo county: first quarter S2S, and first horse at
each quarter ?-'i additional. Five to enter ami three
to start.

3— Saddle Horbk Race— Purse, ?50. Hair mile
daBh; fur homes owned in this county. Five to enter
and three tostart.

roi-KTH DAY. Friday, Sept. *t*t.

1- Trotting Race- (Named.) For horses owned
In this county. Puree, 81 W. Mile heats; three In five.
F ve to enter and three to start.

2— DoubleTkam Tbotttng Rack— Purse. 850. For
horses Owned in this County by any one iii.ui. Tv,n iii
•hree mile heat-'; • lire.1 to enter and two toBtart. $2'>
tdded If three minutes is beaten.

3—1 BoTTINO— 2:50 class; for horsi'fl owned iu tlitf.
. ...unty. Pnrse.JIUO. Three In Qvs mlleheate. 1'ive
*o enter and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 92nd.

1-Tbotting— 2:40clafls; for horses owned in this
c«unty. Pnrse,8l00. Three in Gve; mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start,

SPEED PROGRAMME:
MOSHAY, September 13. BS88.

I-Si-Iling Purse .82.-K1; of which 80 lo second.^ to
tbird; fur three-year-ohls and upwards; horses en-
tered to he sold tor 8l,s c by eirrv rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each 8Ji-o down to 81,'" u. then one
pound fur each Si nj lesa.downtu 84WI; pcliina price to
ue stated through entry box at 6 P. u, the day before
tliti r.tce: one mile.

2— Nevada Make, riiuuing; for two-vear-olds (foals
01 l»Wfil;*jli entrance; $\v tu accompxiiy umniiiations;
r'o aduiti.iM.-l fur starters, to oe paid In he lore 6 v. M.
■ iiiv previous to race; ten per cent, of stake monev to
kr<' tu ra.'imrfuii'i; gftCOauued; second hurse to save
SUtBre; three-quarters mile.

3— uuuning, five-eighths mile dash; District horses;
>ii;u added; entrance. $*■, declaration ;">; on or before
Augusi 1- th.

4— RurmiiiR, three-eightlis mile and repeat: purse
51 0; SlUUto first, j* 50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile: District horses;
purse tin ; *75 to first; $25 to second.

i.— Trotting 2:27 class; purse StiOJ.

7— Trotling stake for twu-vear-ohis; mile and re-
pea- ; entrance siaj, of which ^o to uccoinpai.v nouii-
nation: >KJ additional lur starters; to he paid in be
tore tip. m. day previous to race; £300 added; ten pei
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more start -rs to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided B0, SO, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September 19tli-
L8.TN?,veUy ttace. running: purse $400; one and one-
half miles, brst half-mile, #50; nrst mile $100; first to
finish, $2 A

'J- uuutng; for three-year-olds; S li entrance; $20 to
accompany Humiliations: ?>0 additional tor starters:
to be paid in belore i! p. m. day previous to race; ten
percent, ot stake mouey to go to racing fund: >,'{" u
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter.miles.

10 -Trotting, three-ininute-class, ior District liorses;

Eurse -S.00; tirst horse S|?u, second horse Snw. third
orse §50.

Tiiursday. September 30tb.

11— Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0: $150 to
urst. 81U i ti, second, 960 to third.

ia— Trotting, 2.40 class; purse $6U0.

13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; iioo en.
trance. >2-. to accompany nomination; $75 additional
lor ,s,.,rters; to be paid in before « i\ m. dav previous
to race; SUm added; ren percent, of stake" inunev to
go to racing fund; three or more starter* to make a
race; sta ta and added money to be divided TO, 30 and
ten per cent.

Friday, September ei.

14-Running, nurse ?:wo; of which 550 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

lo-Runnmfi, half-mile and repent; District horses:
purse #loo; $100 tu first, $5ti to second

10-Runuing stake; for two-yrar-utds (Toals of 1886).
KU entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; S(u
additional for starters; to be pal-- in belore six i- m
day previous io race; ten percent, vi stake money to
goto racing f-nd; <;:Qj added; second horsj to save
stake; one mile.

I rutting. 2:"fl class; for District horses: three in
purse? 00; SrstQIa second .*H.u, third $60.

Saturday, September «2d.

18— Trotting, 2;22 class; purse Ji.ooo; $;,oj to first. 8300
to second, $wi to third. ^^^

• .(,;lTlV^-*"iC; Puree #«»; $300 to first, §200 to second,
5100 to third.

L'i;r Additional races will be made each day. Classes
maae up irom horses on the Hroiuids.

KOIAKKS AND <OM)ITP)\s.

Nominations to stakes must he male to the Secre-
tary <,n or before the Bttlay of Augnst, 1*8. h ntrlea
ioi the purses roust be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time tor cIosiiiR entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who Save nominated n.

stakes in. o,t name to the secretary in v\ ritlng which

they Will Mart the day before the race, at B r. U
entered in purses can only he drawn by the

rive;

couBent ol the Judges

All horses entered for District purses must he own-
I and kept ill Nevada and Calilornia.easl ..f th.

aierra Neyadas, (or six months prior to day ol race
with Mi m trotting races will close August 20th,

„ifiYe"-raor*,t<>'»nterand three or more to start In

an races Tor purBes.

National 'i rotting issooiHtloii mies to govern trot-
ting races, Pacific Coast nlood Horse Ahs.a-iatk.ii
govern running laces, except as above,

Rand pacing races are the best three In
r« Ise Bp reified; Qve tn enter and
mi the Board reserves the rlyht to
•r than live to fill, hv I be withdrawal

'■ N Ulll Ol the pins.-. Kutrnt.ee

ie, ti> accomp mi nomination.
or la t ion rules to govern irot

rvee the rl^lo to trot beats ot
■ tt'ly if necessary, to tinish

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR

NINE DAYS' RACING,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PK<1»RA9I.MC 1888.

There shall hj awarded to the. owner of the sire
whose get shall make tho best average performance
iu the races for trotting foals, two, three, and four-
year olds, in 1887, If 88'. and 188'J, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California Stale Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than SicU.
first Day.— Thur .day, September 6tli.

XBOTTIKG .

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
lr>8, -1,370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PURSE, ?1 ,200-2:23 Class.

No. : .—PACING PURSE, $600— -J:?0 Class.

Second tiay.— Friday, September Jtli.

RUNNING,

No. 4.— TBE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olda; ?25 entrance; >V\ forfeit: £250 added; of
which Son to second: third lo swe stake. Winner of
any two* year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— TbE CA LI FORNIX. BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. £-0 ' adJed

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep,
stakes for there-year-oldB and over, in which only
non-winners in any event th*s year w'll be eligible
io start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
S50, h f, with S400 added; of which 810) to second;-
third to save state. One mile and one-eighth .

Fo. 7-FREE PURSE, StfO— Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra: maidens, if Ihreo years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats. ■

Tliird Day —Saturday, September 8tli.

TROTTING.

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE-S50 entrance; of
which -3o must accompany nomination: $15 payable
August IU, lfS8; 3300 added by the Society. Closed.
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. !l— THE UKAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st. with six nominations; ?5D0 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, 81, 0'lO— 2:S0 Class.

Fourtlt I>ay— Monday, September lOtli.

SUNNING.
No. 11 -TEE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; S50
entrance, h f, or only ?15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with SrJoO added, of which $100 to
second, tbird to save stake. Horses tl-at have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or over, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THECALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-ypar-olds Closed in lfc87, with tbirty-two nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No IS— TBE LaKUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; SP0 entrance; $50 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which fl5n to second; Slim to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20. to lie made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock P.M., September Sd.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, $:j00-Of which 850 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered io he sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights; two pounds allowed for
each $1 On less, down to J-l.rOO. then one pound for
each tli 0 less, down to ?5'I0. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by t* o'clock p. M. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day - Tuesday. September 11

TROTTING.

No. 16— THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKE-SIOO entrance,
of which S'lft runs! accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining 360 payable Auyusl 10, If 88;
3400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. Itl- TROTTING PURSE. 81,2i:0-2::0 Class.

No. 17-ntOT.lNG PURSE, 31.imO-3:0U (lass.

Sixth Day— Wednesday, September I '£.

No. U— FREEPURSE.?300-Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horsps that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed len pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Sevciilh Day— Thursday, September 13th

TROTTING.

No. 12— TROTTING PURSE, 81,000—2:25 ClasB.

No. 2* — F.»UR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE -
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations.
$4H0 added. (Conditions same as No. 15.)

No. 24— PACING PURSE. $8llO— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September I4ih.

BUNKING.

No. 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE -For
foals of 1885. Closed in lr8B, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One and one-half miles.

No. 26— THE PALO ALTO STAKE— K handicap for
two-year olds. 850 entrance; S'J5 forfeit; 810 declara-
tion; 5-100 added, of which $100 tosecono; ihird to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September 1st. Declarations due at 8
d'clock P. M. Mondav, September Sd. One mile.

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For toree-
year-olds. $50entrance; 825 forfeit, or only 315 if de-
clared on or before September 1st; with $40i' added, of
which SKO to second; third to Bave stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, 7, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE- For all ages.
$50 entrance; 815 forfeit; SJ0D added, of which 8100
to second; third to save stake; 3200 additional if
1 :41i is beaten. St^,ke to be named after the winner
if Niebtbvwk's time (1:42$) is beaten. One mile.

No. 29— h REE PURSE, $25u Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any tace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and lepeat.

Biinth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TnOTTING.

No. 30--TROTTING PURSE, $1,5C0-Free Tor all.
No. £1— TROTTING PURSE, $1,100-2:40 Close-.
No. 32— PAGING PURSE, 3300— Three -year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal colt Btakes for
18C9-90 will close August 1st, 188B.

FOR 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. SfQ each h. f.. or only
$10 if d»clared on or before January 1st; or $15 by
May 1.1889. Declarations void unle-as accompanied
by the money; with 3500 added, of which $10n to sec-
ond; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; o? two or more, five pounds
extra Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887). to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st, ?16 by May
1st, or $25 August 1. 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake W'inntr
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven poundB extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for tbree-> ear-oils (foals of 1886). to be
ru« at the State Fair of 1S89. 8100 each, h f, or only
310 if declared January 1st; $15 May 1st; or 3.'5 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with 8000 added, of which $15n to second.
8100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1»89, of
the value of 31.0UU to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds exira Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
FOR 1890.
No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-A
sweepstakes for three-year-olJs (foals of 1887). to be
run at State Filr, 11*90. 8100 each, h f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; 815 May 1st, or $26 August 1.
1800. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 addea. of which $1 0 to second,
$10U to third Winner of aDy stake race in 1890, of
the value of S1.00U, to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pouods. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5 -THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three- year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of I89u. 3100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; »10 payable January 1,
1889; 815 January 1, 1890; 820 May 1, 1^90; the remain-
ing $60 by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they btcome due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. 8750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: $150 to second; 8100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year. old stake of the value of 81,000.
fire pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
aUowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS ASD CONDITIONS.

RUN

I NO.

All tn tt

ve, milt-pi „.

throe to start.

■II a leaaniin

aproporlloi

fe ■ io hi rcent

jbutt

1 Trottin

he Hoar. I

CWO classes a

lay's racing, or to trot a sperial race. A horse i five-year olds and upwards,' 112 pounds. Sex, but
■imamng a walkover shall be entitled only to the en- not heat, allowances. Throe-quarter mile heals.

No. 18.— THE BUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-

ai-old fillies. $.25 entrancn; $15 forfeit, or only 810

declared on or before September 1st; 1200 added,

of which $25 to second. Those that have, started

and have not run first or second, in any race this

year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. lt»— THE SH AFTER STAKE— For three-yoar-
oldB. 350 entrance; $26 forfeit, or only 815 if de-
clared on or before Beptembei insl ; with $400 added;
OfwhIohSl"Q Io Hficoili; ihird to save etake. Win-
ner of any race thin year to carry five pounds rxtra;
of two or more, t<-u pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One inllo and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE- For MI ages. 8*0
entrance; $26 forfeit, or only sir. if declared on or
befoie September 1st, with $:i00 added; of which
8100 to second; third to save stake. Three-year-olds
to '•arry 100 pounds; fonr-year-olda 110, pounds;

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied, five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance lee. 10 per cent on purse, lo
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 6') percent to first horse, 36 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and 10 per cent
lo fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotling;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse maklug a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid In. When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
6Cg to the first, and S3& to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the abovn stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
thti day preceding the race shall be required to start.
Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the paiticular horse »hi*y are
to start must be named-by G r. M. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a wulk-over.
Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule H.
RaelOR colors to bo named in entries.
In trotling races driven will be required to wear
c»ps of distinct colors, which must be named Id their
entries.

Eutry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Entries in all,
except otherwise stated, to close with the Spcrelary,
Wednesday, August 1. 1^8

I 11. MMl'tTi;. l*r. -sf, |, i.i.

i.i»ni\ f. s.ni th, Secretary. 12m?

SDBSCRIRE IOK THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

1888

3Pte JZLxufax awil import smaix.

15

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 25th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MONDAY. September ™4ih

1—Tbottins -Purse S2G0. For Ssnta Clara County.
PalQ Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June l,l&88,to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 25th.

2— Thottisg — Purse $400. 2:35 class.

3— Thotting— Garden City Colt Slake. For three-
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with seven entries.

4— Tbotting — Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For

two-year-olds. Closed April 1st with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 26ili.

6— Rukning Stake. For two-year-olds. §25 en-
trance, §10 forfeit, S2fl0 added: $50 to second horse,
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree-quarters of a mile.

6— Rcssixg — Free purse 5200. For all ages. 350 to
second horse One and one-eighth miles.

7— Trotting — Purse $800. 2:50 class.

8— Trotting— Purse $400. Three-minute class.
Thursday. September 2?th.

9— Bunking— Free parse S200, £50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— Tbotting— Purse ?500. 2:27 class.

11— Trotting — Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September *8.

13— Running — For three-year-olds. S25 entrance-
$10 forfeit; ?200 added; S50 to second horse: $25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13 -Running -For all ages. $50 entrance; S25 for-
feit; 5^50 added; S100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse 5400. 2:23 class.

15— TrorTiNG— Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, closed April 1st with nine entries.

Saturday, September 29*n.

18 -Running— Free purse S'^OO, for all ages, 550 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17_Ttotting — Purse $600. 2:25 class.

18 —Trotting — Purse 31,000 . Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as
follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 2b per cent, to
second. 15 per cent, to third, and 10 percent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races best 3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

vationul Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves Ihe right 1 1 trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate intbe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race , a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

* horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field.then to first and
third money. . .

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3. "

All colts properly entered in district stake b, if sold,
are entitled to start in such race.

If it is tDe opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may he declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid np
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
hot the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro-
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries. _ _ ,

When less than the required number o* starters ap-
pear,thev may contest for the entrance money only,

divided SS,^ and 33H-
Races to commence each day at 2 P.M.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
1b now the best and fastest track in the State.

E. TOPHAM, president.
G H. BRAUG, Secretary. je!6

Montana

AND

Washington

Racing Circuit,
1888.

$45,000 In Stakes and Purses.

AIX STAKES <XOS£ APKIE 1ST.

A>1 Trotting Fn tries Close JnJy 1 4 Hi.

Write to any one of the Secretaries for pro-
grammes and farther particulars.
DATES.

Deer Lodge, Montana, July 18 to 21, James B. Mc-
Masters, Secretary.

Butte City, Montana, August 6 to 11, Lee Mantle,
Secretary.

Helena, Montana, August 20 to 25, Francis Pope,
Secretary.

Spokane Fall3, Washington, September 3 to 8, John
A. Todd, Secretary.

Note. Salem, Oregon, dates September 17 to 22.

Walla Walla, Washington Ty., dates October 1 to 6.

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PEEPAEED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock.
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESy.,

-J. B. HAGGTS, ESQ.. THEO. WESTERS, ESQ

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.
lO LeidesdorfT Street.

l&martf San Francfown.

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage-

THE FAIRIAWN CATALOGl'E FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of all the
Stallions and Brood-mares in nse at Fairlawn. TBE 1883 CATALOGUE also contains descripiions and pedi-
grees, and prices of

0>E 11IMIRID AND SIXTY HE in OF VOCMi TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old. all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage In breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish to
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witli
the tireatest Fniiormity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, bighiy bred, promising, and well-broken "Young; Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

rpTTTji flATT? PT3TPTT "DT A AT is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price oi every
1HJJ Uiirj-r rX.lt/JCi rUA.ll animal lor sale Is printed in ihe catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. Ail stock sold
on orders can bo returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest Irom
date.

THE STALUOSS FN FSE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13^, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (93).
Sire of 14 with records belter than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15$; Jim Jewell, 2:I9i; Modoc,
2:19i, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or SI 50 to insure a mare in foal.

AL°cto («548>.
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to SO mares at $50 theseasnn.or $80 by
■osuxance.

Almont Wilkes (2131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George "Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:251, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or §80 by insurance.

Maximus, oi75>.
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch*>n; 26
dam by Mambrino Chief; 2d dam by Sir Arcby Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
§80 by insurance.

Applications for nse of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but afier a 5tallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

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SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO BALES OP

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At auction and private sale.

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REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Qbeet, Hon. J. D. Cabb,

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P Sabsent. Esq.. Hon. John Bogos
Sargente. _ Colusa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. A. Walbath,

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Bay View Maid, chestnut mare, foaled 18S| by Gen
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by her side a horse colt bv Guv Wilkes, mul ium also
a yearling filly by Guy Wilkes. These cits, show
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The value of Benton mares has been fully proven at
Palo Alto, and Mr. Clias. Marvin pronounces them
the very best.

Tills stock is offered for pale because the wnerhas
embarked in a business that absolutely precludes anv
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THE PARKER GUN.

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IT STILL LEADS.

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 16, 1888, The Parker won
first and third prizes, taking SI ,500 out of the ?1,5G0 cash prizes, beating such shooters asC. W. Budd, W.
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because tbe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. Y. Woeld,

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and 11, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won with a

"aT THE WOBLD'3 TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, "Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and best average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO.'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886, Tbe Parker
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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JTJLt 14, 1888.

Notes a~^ Comments.

There are bo many intricate and puzzling questions tha*
arise every week in relation to racing mutters that it may
become necessary to form a Central Association that shall
have authority to carry out its rules on all the tracks in the
country, somewhat similar to the English Jockey Club, but
more rigorous than that aristocratic body is in carrying out
its own rules. The most recent caBe in point is that of Louis
M. Cohen, a well known sporting man who had done a brisk
bookmaking business at Washington Park races, but was
warned off the traok by the formal complaint of the Louis-
ville Club. The complaint in favor of his exclusion from all
tracks states that Cohen has, for many years been connected
with faro games, and other discreditable practices. His pur-
chase of a few race horses two yearB ago is regarded by the
club people with suspicion. They say, furthermore, that at
Louisville he was mixed up in a scheme to have a certain
horse pulled, to his own great advantage, and after he had
been ejected by the Louisville Club he could rot be admitted
to any reputable Tace track in the country. Cohen took no
notice of the order given by the Chicago Association, and on
the following day he appeared on the grounds and began his
naual bookmaking operations, but the police instructed by
the management, picked him up and dropped him outside
the grounds. On being refused admission on the following
day, he appealed for an injunction restraining Ihe club from
keeping him from the race track or from interfering with his
business. In his complaint he states that he was the owner
uf certain raco horses on the track and interested in racing
events. He was paid a salary of $100 a week to make books,
and the action of the club deprived him of it. The club's
only reason for ejecting him, he asserted, was that he had
been ejected on false charges by the Louisville Jockey Club.
The injunction was granted and as the question of makiDg
it permanent cannot be argued before August, Mr. Cohen
was allowed to practice his lucrative business unmolested.
The question is a very important one, but to add to the per-
plexity of the situation, the case may be classed under differ-
ent legal lights in many States of the Union and thus cause
countless confusion in carrying out the ediot of exclusion.
It is to be hoped, in future, that great caution will be shown
by racing associations in making a full and searching exami-
nation of the accused and his witnesses, before ruling a
man off the track, but that when he is clearly found guilty
of nefarious actions in regard to racing matters, some means
may be found for making the punishment felt on every repu-
table track in the country.

Iu England this warning off the track is generally restricted
to the plunging classes, who often get far beyond tneir depth
jn wagering Bimply with a word of honor as the guarantee of
payment. "When a gentleman cannot make a settlement of
his racing debts his presence on Newmarket Heath or on any
of the leading tracks would lead to the request of his debtors
that he be warned off until his account was compromised or
paid. The Referee is very much better on the Jockey Club
and its aimless decisions in this respect. It states "that as
long as a man who is warned off, so long as he is a swell,
you know confines himself to the paddock and the refresh-
ment bars, and doesn't stray into the betting enclosures, be
is not infringing the law. By-and-by, when Lord Testeraeld
rinds his way into the ring, we shall be told that ibe sentence
was all a joke, and the Jockey Club never intended it to
be taken au grand serieux. There never was a tim6 when
the Jockey Club was so anxious to stand well with the pub-
lic as it is now; and yet it allows this evasion of, or this
opposition to, its edicts, and says nothing. Either the
Jockey Club must be aware of the return of the "most hon-
orable" one to the enclosures, and, knowing it, is silent or
the way in which its stewards do their business is with their
eyes shut— when they don't want to Bee anything. Anyway,

the stewards seem to be tha only people who don't know of
this latest escapade. Personally, it does not matter a half-
penny to me whether the warned-off lord comes back to the
fold or remains under suspension; if I have a feeling, it is in
favor of his rehabilitation, as I believe he was"! more foolish
than wicked in regard to the transaction which led to what
was at the time supposed to be his expulsion from racing
society. It is the craven act of the Jockey Club I caDnot
swallow. The Jockey Club deprives of their licences two
jockeys, who may be wicked but who have certainly not
been proved wicked by means of fair trial; and while these
men are still kept from earning their livings, it allows the
sinner by means of whose warning-orf they covered them-
selves with cheap glory to return to the race enclosures, and
profess to know nothing at all about it. Let us have either
King Log or King Stork; not a combination of the worst
attributes of those two wretched monarchs." Some of these
days we shall be face to face with the same difficulty and
then what are we going to do about it.

There was a time some quarter of a ceDtury since when
the Derby was looked upon as the chief turf event of the
world, but owing to the immense impetus given in later
years to racing in America, Australia and on the European
coniinent, and especially to the system of levying an entrance
fee to enclosed grounds, and a percentage on bookmaking
and other privileges, there are now racing events of larger
value than the aggregate amount of the Derby Stakes. The
great classic event, aB is well known, is for three-year-old colts
and fillies, £50 entrance and half forfeit, but as the Epsom
Baciug Association gives no added money, the owners are
simply racing for their own cash. This parsimonious action,
that compares bo unfavorably with the princely snm offered
by more modern associations in England in addition to the
stakes, is producing its effect, and there is almost yearly a
gradual diminution in the number of entries to the
Blue Bibbon of the turf, so as to cause the birds of ill
omen to croak on its ultimate omission from the racing
calendar. But ihat there is a long life yet to the classic event
is evidenced by the great array of noblemen and rich com-
moners who still regard the Derby as the main event of the
year, and consequently make liberal nominations in^the hope
of carrying off the prize, as also by the faot that French,
Germans, Austrians, Americans and even Australians are
willing to compete with the best English horses in their three-
year-old form on their own tracks. It was a common turf
axiom in England that their best horses could give a foreigner
of the finest breeding a stone and a beating, but this insular
pride was, figuratively speaking, knocked into a cocked hat
when the French horse Gladiateur won the Derby in 1865,
and the American horse Iroquois captured the race in 1S81.
Since that date there has been a diminution in the number of
foreign entries, but from present appearance there will be a
grand International battle in 1890 fur this coveted prize of
the turf. Thus the Hon. J. White, a great and spirited
owner in Australia, intends to send to England an own
brother to Cranbrook and a Bister to Acme, a daughter of
the great Australian sire Chester, and tbey will be nominated
for the chief two year and three-year-old events, while Mr.
Belmont has followed suit in shipping a St. Blaise and a
Kingfisher colt for tbe same purpuse. There is not a more
grandly bred horse in nil the British Isles than Kingfisher,
sired by Lexington, who is most inbred to Diomed, the first
winner of the Derby, while his dam Eltham Lass, is by
Kingston, a son of VenisoD, her dam being a daughter of
Palmyra by Sultan, while the sire of Eltham Lass was
Pyrrhus, tbe first who won the Derby in 1846. May the
best horse win, but it would be a great triumph for America
if a Boa of Kingfisher could carry off the great race in 1890,
as bis ancestors have done years and yearB before him.

There are mysteries connected with the English law that
would bother a Bcore of Philadelphia pettifoggers to eluci-

date. Here is a case in point. Some years since, the young
heir of a noted count'6 family came into his estates that had
been so carefully nursed during bis minority that not only
was the property free from mortgages and incumberanceB,
but there wa3 a very handsome surplus at his disposal. He
entered the army, but was soon bored by the enforced state
of discipline, so ha resigned, joined half a dozen gay an \
exclusive clubs, and entered on a fast life as a man abou t
town. Then the mania for racing and speculations came
upon him with all its fierce fascination. He mounted a
stable of horses, for which, of course he paid double their
value and became known as one of the boldest plungers at
TattersaH's and at tbe chief tracks of France, England and
Germany. In a short time he met with such reverses that
he had to mortgage his estates and dispose of his stable,
but he is now suffering hardships and degradation
that must be galling to the death to a man who has
figured iu the leading classes of society. After disposing
of everything about the eBtate that was not entailed and
borrowing money from all his friends, he gradually
sank so low in the social grades as to visit the minor gamb-
ling hells of the metroplis where he would wager every
shilling he could borrow from the very bookmakers who had
caused his ruin. His relatives have offered time and again
to pay bis expenses for a trip around the world, but their
overtures are received with contempt. It was only recently
that this gentleman figured in a case before Judge Bayloy at
the Westminster County Court for the cost of a pair of boots.
For sixteen miles he had wearily trudged to the oourt, glad
to munch a piece of dry bread to assuage the pangs of hun-
ger, while be admitted that for some time past dry bread
and nuts had been his only food. For many weeks he had
tasted no meat. His club subscriptions, it seems, were paid
by his friends. Yet what a mockery in fate there is here.
Starvation in the stately apartments of a palatial Pall Mall
club boasting a first-olass chef! The very, very poor have
not the mental misery which this picture calls np, superadded

to their physical woea.

A great deal of unfavorable comment has been made at
laading trotting oircles at the East at the action of the timers
giving a heat to Rosalind "Wilkes in 2:17 in the 2:19 class at
the Charter Oak meeting. A correspondent recently had an
interview with H. B. Sire, the part owner of the mare, who
was very bitter in his strictures over the matter. He 6aid:
"I think the management, judges and all inoluded, did a
piece of injustice in the case of Bosalind Wilkes by giving her
the benefit of the fastest time recorded by their watches, as
it is a well-known fact that outsiders and disinterested gentle-
men who sat opposite the wire, suoh as Mr. David Bonner,
made the time 2:17}, and a member of Charter Oak Associa-
tion made it 2:173, and so told the judges. Of scores of other
gentlemen none of them made it faster than 2:17}. It looked
to us that there was a sort of a combine who wished this mare
out of their way, and the best way to do it was to get her out
of tbe 2:18 class, and Hartford was the place seleoted. What
business bad driver L. H. Hard or any other outsider in the
jndgeB* Bland timiDg other people's horses and expressing
bid opinion to the judges when he was not an official J
I think it a great hardship that so young a mare should be
forced into the free-for-all class so early in tbe season, while
she more properly belongs in the 2:18 class, and could add
much Interest to it. While the time classification should
prevail iu trotting races, yet circumstances alter oases, and it
is better to give the horse the benefit of a doubt, and induo
owners to go to the front, than have them give the public
merely conditioning races in the spring circuit." It is a pitv
that such heart burning cannot be avoided amoDg the lead-
ing owners of first-class trotting stook, who in some \v
iDJure their own prospects by any method of unjusty 1
ing the record of rival horses who are often bo oeede 1
2:18 and free-for-all classes.

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July 14

General Topics.

( 'Jogging" in company with a driver a few days ago,
driving in races became the tcpic. My companion was
driving a three-year-old colt, which while in the stud I
saw trot a mile in 2:29J, showing capacity to go faster.
He is the owner of this one and trains another of the same-
age which has shown faster, a good deal faBter. At the soli-
citation of the driver the owner of the last mentioned colt
had seoured the services of an expert to drive him in his
races, and with additional agreemeLt that he should make
occasional visits before the first race came off so as to gel the
hang of the colt. The man selected in my opinion haa no
superior as a driver of races, and so on that score the arrange-
ment was all right. But my advice to owner and trainer
would be to continue the practice which has prevailed, and
which has resulted so satisfactorily. The present trainer
broke the colt and has handled him since the close of last
season. He has made wonderful progress, shown a flight of
speed rarely equaled by a colt of his age, and that his condi-
tion is about right is proved by going three or four heats
with comparative ease. He works as steadily as an old cam-
paigner, never gets "rattled," and so far as can be told by
exercise is all that a reasonable man could desire. Now the
qnestion is whether it will be good policy to change until the
time comes, or so near it that he is on the ground where the
race is to be trotted. In favor of having the man who is to
drive him in the races commencing several weeks before the
date fixed for the actual battle, is that colt and man become
familiarized with the peculiarities of each other, and this is
certainly a strong argument on that side of the question.
But there is an increased risk of the colt getting off as it is
seldom, indeed, that two men handle the reins in the same
manner, and not infrequently, what appears to be trivial
things have a potent effect.

The difference in "handling" is not so liable to work
injuriously in a race as in the regular work. The noise,
bustle and excitement do away, in a measure, with the faculty
of close observation, and what might cause rebellion at one
time be unnoticed at another. There is dissimilarity in
drivers in methods of reinsmanship. More striking, perhaps,
iu the usual exercise then when trotting races. The race
compels the employment of tactics, which are never, or rarely,
used in "working out days." The horse becomes accustomed
to the change, most of them "cotton" to it with a very short
experience. There is also a wide variation in the' capacity to
drive strange horses, with some it is iutnitivu, others never
acquire the knack. The man selected to drive the animal
under consideration is peculiaily skilled in that way, so that
in nil probability 'Ae "warming up heat" will place man and
colt on good terms with each other. At all events one time
working cut, the last previous to the race, would be sufficient
to learn the way of the colt, and if more is required, there
ought to te a more radical change than occasional trials.
Were the colt retrograding, or standing in the same notch for
weeks where therewere good reasons to look for improvement,
it would be wise then to entrust the whole charge to the man
who is to drive him. It was not my intention, however, to
speculate on this one case, but rather to take the remarks of
the trainer as the basis of a few notes, especially, as some few
weekB ago, several letters were received requesting informa-
tion in regard to driving in races. The question was asked
of the man who has demonstrated that he is a superior edu-
cator of trotting, who has been connected with trotters for
many years, who reads and studies far more than a large
majority of the profession, and who apparently has the quali-
fications for a really good driver. What reason have you for
not driving him yourself?

His reply, "I have not conri :ence. The races are likely to
be stubbornly contested, large fields of starters, and the best
drivers on the coast to contend against." I admire modesty.
Unwarranted conceit is offensive, but in this instance the
self-disparagement is not justified, and, in all probability,
were the want of confidence overcome, a valuable accession to
public drivers would result. While it is beyond question that
a man may be a successful educator of trotters, and lack some
of the qualities necessary for driving in races, until it is
demonstrated by actual trials that there is a want, it should
not be taken for granted. The difficulty iu many caBes arises
from overestimating the job. According to the belief of many
people, the talent for driving trotters is so rare a gift that only
a few possess the necessary attributes. There are qiadeB as
there ore in every business, but it would be just as sensible
to claim that only one in a thousand apprentices will be
worthy of the name of mechanic as that a young man of ordi-
nary intelligence will not prove a driver after he has served
his time. Head and hands are the main essentials. Nerve,
which so many expatiate upon, is a necessity, though when
coupled with a want of sense, it is anything but valuable.
The courage required to drive in races is the heritage of so
many people, that its abBeuce is more rare than the posses-
sion. We hear a great deal of talk about desperate drivers,
and extolling the "takiug of chances" iu unmeasured terms.
I have seen a far greater number of races lost by reoklessness
than ever were won, and the whole jargon of "winning a race
out of the fire," "lifting the horse in, "and a lot more phrases
of like meaning are claptrap, a jingle of words and nothing
more.

Head and hands. The importance of head-work is not
overrated, but when a man exemplifies that he has that
quality by being uniformly successful as an educator of trot-
ling horses and colts it is a fair inference that he will also
exhibit in other parts of tde business. The brain must work
quickly to adojt the proper tactics in the hurry and excite-

ment of a race. Although the course may have been decided
upon before the start, it is seldom that a preconceived idea
can be fully carried out. There may be a scoie of incidents
never thought of until they are presented, and they must be
acted upon without hesitancy. Should a person be npset by
excitement, until that is overcome he is not likely to dis-
tinguish hiiuself . But the idea that such is going to be the
case may prove erroneous, and expectation be more harraes-
ing than actuality. There may be such a degree of trepida-
tion at the mere thoughts of coming prominently before a
large ciowd that the sufferer makes up his mind that there
is no use trying, whereas the real is not beset with a tithe of
the difficulty of the ideal. The head has led its possessor
astray, or rather the fancy has raised apprehensions which
are not solidly founded. It is very true that a great
many people are so constituted that excitement completely
inoapacitateB them. It is also true that this feeling may be
overcome, the most potent ally being habit. , "Stage fright,"
or the mere expectation that such would come, has deterred
many people from attempting a public role. Fear of criticism
has also had the same effect, but above all a lack of self-con-
fidence, as expressed by the quoted remarks.

Hands and head. It is nearly certain that our friend has
hands. The success met in teaching oolts to trot is a guar-
anty that this grand requisite is not wanting. English
writers lay a great deal of stress on this desideratum, and
with good reasons. "Head, hands and heels," is their alliter-
ative phrase, and it may be defined, head the generalship,
hands the power to execute the orders, heels the stimulus,
the power to bring out the snpreme effort at the right time.
"Good hands" on a racehorse means the power to restrain
without making the restraint tiring or irksome, and also as
an aid in bringiug out the full speed. "With trotters it is
all that and a good deal more. The hands are the main de-
pendence to guard against breaking, the means to bring the
horse back to the trot when a break is made. When to
"pull," when to ease the tension on the bit, when to make
tlia; movement which is oftentimes more effective in stimula-
ting the horse than whip and voice to come at the critical
period is the triumph of hands in' driving trotters. More
than that, downright force applied to the reins may bring
about what the intention was to guard against. For instance,
it is evident that a horse is likely to "overtrot" himself if he
is not restrained. Mere strength entirely dependent upon the
pain caused by the heavy pull may bring about the catastrophe
where a lighter would accomplish the purpose. "Ride your
horse as though the reins were a silken thread," was Chif-
ney's advice, given the best part of a century ago,
and the magician of his day was not far from wrong. This
delicacy of touch is not entirely a natural gift. With greater
propriety it may be termed the result of practice, or still
better, a natural adaptation perfected by practice and obser-
vation.

When a mau has had more than an average degree of suc-
cess in bringing out young trotters, it is a fair inference that
he will not lack in that part of race-driving. He has proved
that he knows how to handle them so as to give speed, and
also that his manipulation is proper for them to show speed.
What then is the difference between the capacity to show
well in a trial and make the like display in a public raoe?
To revert to the case which instituted these notes. Let us
suppose that the man who is to do the race-driving should
fail to drive the colt as fast as the trainer who has him in
charge. It would be a just conclusion that the trainer and
colt were more in harmony, and that if the race were governed
by the same conditions as the trials, that a like result would
prevail. In all probability it would if the trainer entered
upon the public performance with like confidence. Even if
he lacked reliance in his own powers before he "weighed in,"
by the time a few scores were made, that feeling might be
replaced by one of greater confidence. Timidity, too, is
likely to be more fanciful than real. There are few who
are without animal courage enough to meet the exigencies of
a race. There is comparatively little danger of bodily injury.
If sulkies come together it does not follow that there must be
a crashing of bones as well as splintering of spokes, and even
a tumble on the smooth surface of a track is not so bad as to
be thrown out of a wagon on the drives of the park. So far
as chances of accident are concerned, the odds are much
shorter in favor of one occurring on a crowded street, ox
where road-driving rules, than in a race, no matter how many
starters there may be. There are rules to govern in the
latter, and the abler the competing drivers the less likelihood
of trouble.

I am not surprised, however, that a beginner should prefer
an easier job than that which is likely to be offered in our
three-year-old races of this year. After making due allow-
ance for exaggerated reports, there is enough to show that a
colt would have to possess phenomenal powers to win with
ease. Phenomena may be the correct expression, and in
place a siDgle "wonder," there may be several entitled to the
appellatiou. That is also a disturbing element to an intend-
ing debutante. He magnifies what he hears, and though be
expresses disbelief when he is told of Borne terribly fast trial,
it weighs on hi6 spirits and is an incubus that he cannot
shake off. An old campaigner in not cast down jrom the
knowledge that he is sure to meet some fearfully fast com-
petitors. He has been so many times in the same situation
that his equanimity is not disturbed by any amount of talk,
the effect being mainly to redouble his exertions. This is
one of the advantages which the veterans of the Bulky hold
oyer equally as good reiusmen who are without the ex-
perience.

Bair*e Bad Break.

The following, cut from the San Jose Daily Mercury, gives
a full account of what has been the topio of many conversa-
tions since the newsof the defalcation wasreceived. Although
a one-sided statement, there can scarcely be a donbt that the
man who was successful in making a fnst trotter of Maud S.
is guilty of the great crime of ingratitude, and therefore
doubly culpable. If arrested and brought back to San Jose
his evidence may give a different bearing, though there
seems to be small chance to remove the odium.

A great sensation was created in sporting circles yesterday
morning by an announcement to the effect that W. W. Bair,
the horse trainer who drove Billy in the races on the Fourth'
and who has been connected for some time with our horsey
fraternity, bad skipped the town, taking with him not only
his good name and several trade debts, but $750 belonging
to Fred Stern and $200 or $300 belonging to a few of the
boys about town.

It seems that Fred Stern was desirous of helping Bair to
get money enough to go East by advancing a few dollars for
speculation in the races which took place at the Agricultural
Park on Wednesday, for which purpose he placed $500 in
the hands of Bair, for that gentleman to put on the winning
horse of that day, Bair to receive half the profits for his
judgment. Bair was of opinion that the winner would be
Billy, and invested the capital on him, receiving the win-
nings on Thursday afternoon. However, hating to part with
suoh a nice little sum, more especially as he was rather hard
up, he seems to have left the town on the afternoon of that
day, and has not been heard of since.

Mr. Stern yesterday swore out a warrant against Bair in
Justice Buckner's Court for embezzlement, and the police
are now looking for him, although Constable Haley had a
warrant for him on Thursday afternoon, sworn out before
Justice PfiBter by Kudolph Messing, on a charge of leaving
the State with intent to defraud him out of $150, the price
of a sulky he had bought.

Mr. Messing went to Salinas by the freight train on Thurs-
day night for the purpose of taking posseBBion of the sulky,
he having received information through a friend that the
Bulky was down there, and he recovered it yesterday.

"That's so!" Baid Mr. Stern,- when asked bv a Mercury
representative if Bair had left him so badly in the lurch,
and I'll tell you how it happened. You see, I've known him
for quite a while, and besides he is an old friend of my fore-
man, Thornhill, who knew him back East sixteen years ago,
and ever since he's been here he has come to the shop every
day, and used to make use of my office to write letters.

|'WelI, he came to me last week and told me that he was
going back East, as he couldn't make anything out here, and
as he hadn't got a bean he asked me if I'd put up a little
money on the horse he named, and we'd divide the profits,
saying that if the horse didn't win be'd walk back to Phil-
adelphia. Just to do him a good turn, as I liked the fellow,
I gave him $500 to put on Billy, the money being placed in
the hands of Jim Boyd.

"After giving him the money I went to Jim and told him
to be careful with the money as it was mine, and asking him
to let me know before he paid it to Bair, but he never did so,
or else I wouldn't have lost my money. Anyway I haven't
lost anything, as I hedged and won the money he skipped
with, and about $180 more, from some of the boys, but I
intended going away this summer and having a good time
on my winnings, but as it is I will have to content myself
with going to Milpitas or Gilroy now."

"How did you know that he had skipped out?" said the
reporter.

"Well, you see, I heard he had settled op with Jim Boyd
and that he was seen yesterday to get into one of the Stock-
ton buggies with Jack Fleming and drive to Santa Clara and
catch the 4:30 train, and as he told me that he had intended
going away Friday (to-day), after he had squared up with
me, I got kind of suspicious and then went down and swore
put a warrant, and I hope they'll catch him."
"Did he let the firm iu for anything?"
"Oh, about $10 or $12. besides $20 I lent him last week."
"Do you know if he owes anybody else any money?"
'■Yes; as far as I can make out he owes the Fredricksburg
Brewery boarding house about $75, Messing & Son about
$150, Fykes $125 for feed for the horses, Lick Houbo about
$50, Adam Farrington $100 and Jim Herd, his rubber, about
$40. He did owe Stockton Bros, some money, but I think
he sold them a buggy or two and some harness and things to
cover the debt."

"So you'll prosecute if he's caught."

" You bet your life I will! I wouldn't mind so much if I
had put the money up on my own hook, but to put up the
money to do him a good tnrn, and for him to turn round
and serve me a dirty trick like that, I'll fix him if I gst a
show."

Bair oame to San Jose some time last January from Phila-
delphia, where he had the lease of the Driving Park for the
year 1887, but at the expiration of that year some one else
bidding higher than he, he gave up the lease and came out
here, bringing considerable experience with him, as he is the
man who drove the world-famed Maud S. for Bonner, win-
ning the race with the fastest time on record— 2:08$.

Why he Bhould have come out here is a mystery, us a man
with his reputation as a horse trainer should be able to do
well back East, but he is supposed to have flown pretty high,
baok in Lexington, or probably our climate attracted him".
Anyway, he oame here, leaving a wife in Cincinnati, probably
because he had not sufficient of the ready to bring her with
him. .

He inveigled himself into the good graces of the sports
here, and has had charge o! a dozen horses more or less ever
since bis arrival, from which he must have made $300 to $400
a month, although what he did with it is a mystery, as he
seems to have been pretty steady.

With a view of sending for hiB wife he rented a house
belonging to J. H. Barber, on the Alameda, a few weeks ago,
but owing to an alteration of his plans he gave it up, as he
thought he would like to go back East, and probably he is on
the way now, as up to the present his whereabouts are not
known. As soon as a warrant was issued telegrams wore sent
to all points in this vicinity, but no information has as yet
been received.

Mr. Thornhill Btated to a Mercury representative that he
was thunderstruck when he heard of Bait's aotion. "He
sold himself too cheaply, "he said. "All he had was his
reputation, and that was worth more by far than the few
hundred dollars he got away with. I was on very friendly
terms with him back East, and when he came here, too. I
never knew him to take a drink or smoke a cigar, and when
he was running the park he wbb handling both every day.
He had the manogement of Chester Park, Cincinnati, for nine
years, and that is where he was bound for, as Captain Stone
wanted him to oome baok and take charge of it again,"
"What do you think he did with bis money?"
"He will play faro."

1888

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Views of Great Breeders.

Some time during March the Lewiston (Maine) Journal
addressed a circnlar to prominent breeders, asking their
judgment on the best speed of which the trotter is eapable,
and if in their opinion 2:20 horses would be as plentiful in
the middle of the twentieth century as the 2:30 are to-day,
and their idea of the size of the future horse, etc. We copy
a few replies:

I believe the 2:20 horse will I e more plentiful in the mid-
dle of nest century than the 2:30 horse now is. Perhaps
twentv years hence the :20 lists will exceed the present :30
lists. "The cross-bred trottirjg and road horse of the future
will be required to be from 15^ to 16 bandb high, by the best
trotting progenitors, with a strong infusion of thoroughbred
running blood, in both sire and dam. Iu ihU way you get
courage, good, hard legs, and sta}ing qualities, speed and a
hoise fit for the track, road and general utility, free from
curby hock, ring-bone, spavin, and swelled lfgs. We be-
lipve in breaking colts when fifteen months old. Moderate
work developes the muscle, and they make gentler and better
horses. T. E. Moore.

Shawhan, Ky.

I think a trotter will some day make a mile to harness,
weights off, in 2:00.

I do not ihink the 2:20 horse will ever be as plentiful es
the 2:30 horse of to-day.

Horses for road or track must he under 16 hands to Btand
the work. From 15J to 15£ hands is the best size for light
driving.

The methods of trainiLg. feeding and handling must be
decided by studying the horse, as hardly any two are alike.

The best blooded horse for the road is Morgan, crossed
with the thoroughbred. You get style and finish, good legs
and feet, and a will to do or die. E. L. Norcross.

Fearnaught Farm, Manchester, Me.

The ultimate speed of the trotting horse in the near future
will he close to two minutes. lam confident that 2:20 horses,
inside of thirty years, will be as common as 2:30 horses are at
the present time.

The future trotter will be a horse of fifteen hands, of the
Sable Wilkes pattern, very short backs, "bio timber," with
the Wilkes propelling power and revolving gait, which must
go without friction. I am satisfied most of the breeders of
the trotting horse are sacrificing size for speed, to the detri-
ment of the future breeding interests of New England.

I believe that within ten years there will be breeding farms
for road horses, combining 6ize, style, good temper and
natural trotting gait, without the thoroughbred blood, or at
least having it e good way back.

There is no doubt in my mind that the trotting race-hor^e
of the future must have a large proportion of thoroughbred
blood in his veins, when three-minute races will be trotted in
2:15 or better. The best road horses of the present time are
the class called quitters. The road horse of the future will
he produced by a combination of the blood of the Morgan,
Alexander Abdallah and Cnyler, which will give the pure
trotting gait without weights or boots, and will be natural

If I were to advise the breeders of Maine for their future
success, I would say: Breed for style, size and gait; look
more to the stallion produce and what his get is than to bim-
Belf individually; look up his ancestors; see there is no small
blood back of him.

If vou want a trotter, how easy it is to hnd him, but try
and find a pair of nice roadsters, bay, 15.3, well-mated and
can trot in 2:50, and see how hard they are to find, and after
you have them, how easy it is to sell them for a good
profit. The time is coming when the brood mares out of
produciog dams will be eagerly sought for and will bring
verv high prices. I believe in young mares that have not
been worked much, and would prefer them out of 2:30 per-
formers. JoiDi R- Graham.

Boston, Mass.

A horse will trot jnst as fast as the natural and mechanical
laws will permit, but I doubt if 2.06 will be beaten much.
When you find an animal that can trot a quarter in 26 or 27
seconds, and with this speed has the necessary power and
courage to go on and average as they do now, yon have very
near the two-minute trotter.

The 2:20 horse will be quite as numerous in the next cen-
tury as the 2:30 horse of to-day. The future horse will be
about 15.2, of substance, power and quality. For all har-
ness purposes, on the track or on the road, more valuable
than a 15-hand horse.

I agree with yon that the scarcest article is a gentleman'B
road horse. An inbred Morgan will, in my opinion, best
meet all the requirements, barring speed, but speed con-
siderbd, the Wilkes family beats the world.

Lexington, Ky. Wm. L. Simmons.

I believe that two minutes will be very nearly, if not quite
approached. I believe the 2:20 horse will be as plentiful
long before the middle of the twertieth century as the 2:30
horse is to-day. Twenty years from now there will be as
many 2:20 horses as there are 2:30 now. I do not believe
the demand will be for much larger horseB, however, than at
present. The best size for a road and trotting horse com-
bined is about 15.2, and that I think will be abont the mark
to aim at. I do not think that a 16-hand horse Is and will
be more valuable than a 15-hand one, 'but 15.2 or 15.3 is
better than either.

The main object to be achieved by breeders is to develop

*" Btorfk >oung and then sell early. In order to do this, extra

' -care in feeding and training young will be necessary.

Mt'1?leBty of teed and exercise the firBttwo years will accomplish

"'HflB.- The best blood to prodnce a tnrf and road horse in

mv opinion is the Clav and Morgan, or Clay and Hamble-

\a"tnkSl or Hambletonian and Morgan. At all events I think

you rnuBt have some Clay or Morgan to make the road

"horse <>r gentlemen's driver. J. W. Day, M. D.

1 Wat*" rl o o, ' N. Y .

•{have no doubt that the horse is capable of trotting in two
minutes, "and will reach that point by the twentieth century.
I have no doubt that.tbe little boree George O. trotted in his
last race from the three-quarter pole to the head of the stretch,
a two-minute clip-' I should hardly-think that the 2:20 horse
would be as" plentiful' in, the twentieth century as the 2:30
horse U to-day. ' I don't ; tbink the horse will be very much
larger' and don't think it desirable! In my judgment the
horse la I to 15-3 is more desirable for speed and endurance
than any other height; and for speed alone, I should be of
the opinion that To hands _w'brild be bettertbao 16. I think
the team borses acq' being very-much improved in size and
quality X am satisfied that the handling pi norses has very
much to do with their speed. I think the combination of
HambletohiaVand1 Knox the besi ior sp ed and' endurance.
Itused &be^oggb..t that ^ood feed was not what a colt

wanted, bat to let him come up on hay and grass; but I
believe in good, generous feed, and continued good handling
with all care. Geo. O. Bailey.

Belfast, Maine.

Inanswer to question nrst: About where it now is, not
faster than 2:08. We have had the rate of 2:12 for nearlv
twenty years, but not the lasting powers to trot the last h.i!f
till the last few years. Answer to second: Ye?, if we continue
the line of breeding we are now following, which is quite
lisely. Third: For all practical purposes, a 15-hand horse,
if properly proportioned, will then, as now, be the horse
sought. Then a 16-band one will bs the most valuable.
Regarding the methods of breeding for the trotter, I can only
give my own ideas. Want to breed to developed sires and
dams, so far as practicable. Want young, sound mares bred
in line, just as far as we can get them. Don't think the
Creator is going to change the laws of nature to accommodate
any one; while, consequently, if I want a trotter, I will have
to breed to trotting lines on both sideB to obtain the object
sought. All stallions in service should be exercised daily, to
harness, from eight to ten miles, and at least twice a week
trotted out from a half to a full mile, part of the way at, or
close to their bightest rate of speed. We want all the flesh
we can get on them, on the outside, but none on the inside.
From experience and observation, we want both stallions
and mares to be fall of individuality, full of nervous energy,
even to a little willfulness. R. S. Stradee.

Lexington, Ky.

Pine List of Entries— The Stake Races of the
Detroit Driving: Club-

Nominations for the stake races at the fall meeting given
by the Detroit Driving Club, closed Monday Fifty-nine
enterics have been received. The stakes are three in Dum-
ber, opeD to two, three and four years olds without records
previous to May 21. The trophy for the two-year-old stake
was donated by J. L. Hudson. The Hotel Cadillac honors
the three-year-olds, and the Stroh Brewing Co. will donate a
cop to the four-year-olds. Here are the entries:

J. L. HUDSON STAKE — 2-TEAR-OLDS.

B. F. Tracy & Son, Apalachin, N. T., br f Astoria, by
Kentucky Wilkes, dam Truant.

B. F. Tracy & Son, Apalachin, N. Y., b f Africa, by Mam-
brino Dudley, dam Electra.

Briar Hill Stock Farm, Lexington, Ky., ch f Egbertha, by
Egbert, dam by Blood Chief.

C.E. Wakeman, Pontiac, Mich., b f Kit Medium, by Happy
Medium, dam Grace by Golden Bow.

F. B. Galbraith. Pontiac, Mich., b f Grace D., by Edmore,
dam Grace C. by Jim Fisk.

Ray Warner, Coldwater, Mich., b c Master, by Masterlode,
dam Maggie Habbard by Magna Charta.

Sisson & Lilly, ch c Nogget Jr., by Nugget, dam by Wood-
ford Mambrino.

A. L. McCrea, Gouverneur, N. Y., b c Home Rule, by Elial
G., dam by Phil Sheridan.

T. D. Hodges, London, Ont., blk f Canadian Girl, by Su-
perior, dam Raven.

Caton Stock Farm, Joliet, HI., b c Rostok Cossack, by Don
Cossack, dam Almonia by Almont.

Caton Slock Farm, Joliet, 111., b f Dora Cossack, by Don
Cossack, dam Dora H. by Forrest Golddust.

Penn Valley Stud, Morrisville, Pa., ch c Ashwood, by Nut-
wood, dam Flora Abdallah.

Forest City Farm, Cleveland, O., b c Brandoline, by Brown
Wilkes, dam Abbess.

Forest City Farm, Cleveland, O., b e Winterset, by Brown
Wilkes, dam Marietta.

L. W. Prior, Cleveland, O., b c San Malo, by Nugget, dam
Zelinda Wilkes.

Edgewood Stock Farm, Terra Haute, Ind., b c Hussar, by
Jersey "Vilkes, dam Lady Swiveler, by Walsill Chief.

Cameron & Mather's b c Ottoman, by Nugget, dam Belle
Lambert.

HOTEL CADILLAC STAKE— 3-YEAE-OLDS.

B. F. Tracy & Son, Apalachin, N. Y., ch c Baldur, by
Mambrino Dudley, dam Alicia.

A. B. Donelson, Pontiac, Mich., b o Agilet, by Agile, dam
by Golden Bow.

George A. Fuller, Springfield, 111., b c Maxon, by Kentucky
Prince, dam Nina by Messenger Dnroc.

Bailey & Storms, Plainwell, Mich., ch f Lady Ida (form-
erly Blonde), by Pilot Champion, dam Gypsie by Stephen A.
Douglas.

Milbnrn Stock Farm, Clark Mills, Mercer county, Pa,, b c
Director's Jug, by Director.

Edgehill Stock Farm, Georgetown, Ky., b c Gen. Black-
ford by Gen Wilkes, dam Molbe Blackford.

Rossyln Stock Fnrmt Chatham, Ont., br c WildbriDO, by
Hambrino, dam by Wildwood.

Caton Str.ck Farm, Joliet. 111., b g Woodcock, by Wood-
craft, dam Kate Harold by Harold.

Penu Valley Stud, Morrisville, Pa., bf Trapeze, by Rumor,
dam Zoe.

Pern Valley Stad, Morrisville, Pa., br f Judio, by Rumor,
dam La Citjale.

Forest City Farm, Cleveland, O., b c Clonmore, by Con-
naught, dam Hopeless.

E. J. Travis, Chicago, 111., b f Lady Director, by Director,
dam by Mambrino Gift.

Edgewood Stock Farm, Terre fcTaote, Ind., ch f Laura Bell,
by Belmont, dam Laura by Joe Hooker.

Edgewood Stock Farm, Terre Haute, Ind., ch c So<\ by
Socrates, dam Lucv Thorn by Mambrino Thorn.

Walter Clark, Battle Creek, Mich., b c Calhoun, by Pilot
Medium, dam by Bay Middleton.

Fred Groves, East Saginaw, Mich., s c Grover Cleveland,
by Sovereign, dam Kitty P.

STROH BREWING CO. STAKE— 4- YEAR-OLDS.

C. C. Pond, Jackson, Mich., W. H. C. by Young Jim, dam
byRotbchild. .

J. T. MeKenna, New Orleans, La , br c Momus, by Margin,
dam by Onward.

B. F. Tracy & Son, Apalachin, N. Y., b g Fairfax, by
Mambrino Dudley, dam Lady Moore.

F. B. G.tlhraitb, Pontiac, Mich., b c Gleomore, by Edmore,
dam Minnie by Norwood.

Caton Stock Farm, Joliet, III., »► c KinR Cossack, by Don
Ccssack, dam May Queen by American Clay.

Fred Groves, East Saginaw, Mich., b m Mollie B. by Sove-
reign, dam Kitty P.

Forest City Farm, Cleveland, O., br c Heckothnft. by
Hermes, dam Katie Middleton.

E. J. TraviB, Chicago, 111 , blk f Bessie P., by Lumps, dam
by Ashland Chief.

Walter Clark, Battle Creek. Mich., gr m Mioerva, by Pilot
Medium, dam by Daniel Lambert.

Walter Clark, BatHe Creek, Mich., gr c Tyrolean, by Pilot
Medium, dam by Bay Middleton.

The American Trotting- Association.

The following persons and horses suspended for non-pay-
ment of entrance and other causes, have been reinstated,
viz:

T. Heatherington, Listowell, Ont., and b m Rosey B.,
suspended by order of the member at Flint, Mich.

J. A. Bland, Nashville. Tenn., and b h Architect, (pacer),
and h g Echo, suspended by order of the member at Charles-
ton, Ills.

Geo. McRea, New Holland, O., and b m Bertha B., sus-
pended by order of the member at Dayton, O.

James H. Lusk, St. Johns, O., and grg Moorfield. (run-
ner), suspended by order of the member at Cambridge City,
Indinna.

Jeff Myers and H.J.Myers, Waynesfield, O., and b m
Mollie P., suspended by order of the member at Cambridge
City, Indiana, and Colunbus, Ind.

Sam Plnmmer, Waynesfield, O., and ch g Veto, (runner),
suspended by order of the member at Cambridge City,
Indiana.

Sam Plumraer, Waynesfield, O., the b m Napoleon Belle,
suspended by order of the members at Toledo, Ohio, acd at
Detroit, Michigan.

I. J. Starbnck, McCook, Neb., and b m Daisy H. . and the
ch h I. J. S., suspended by order of the member at Topeka,
Kansas.

S. L. Green, McCook, Neb., and — m Belle Douglas, sus-
pended by order of the member at Fairmonnt, Neb.

W. P. Anil, Lexington, Mo., and Alhope, suspended

by order of the member at Sedalia, Mo.

E W. Miller, Red Cloud, Neb., and blk g Almo, suspended
bv order of the member at Fairmonnt, Nebraska.

"E. W. Miller. Red Cloud, Neb , the b g Prince F.. alias
Jimmie H , suspended by order of the members at Onawa,
Iowa.

A. J. Haws, JohDstown, Pa., and b g Toney Newell, sus-
pended by order of the member at Erie. Pa.

Detroit, June 27, 1838. J. H. Stelnee, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance, and other causes, viz:

By order of the Erie Driving Park Association, Erie, Pa.

W. L. Shepard, Enterprise, Pa., and gr s Byron B., runner.

James O'Leary, Erie, Pa., and ch g Bigaroon Jr., runner.
By order of the Marengo Agricultural Society, Marengo,

Illinois.

E. L. Bishop, Elgin, 111., and b g Grover C.

A. Harnish. Mt. Carroll, Ills., and b m Adelaide H., pacer.

H. A. Treadwell, Elgin, HI., and b g Butcher Boy, pacer.

Jas. Ichronhoven, Elgin, 111., and br g Don Pedro, pacer.
Bv order of the Southern Ohio Fair Association, Dayton.

Ohio.

R. A. Neil. London, Ohio, and grg Clod, pacer.

Lon Skidmore. Milton, Ky., and gr g Skidmore, phcer.
By order of the Audubon Driving Club Association, New

Orleans, La.

W. R. Unkill, New Orleans, La., fined under rule 121.
By order of the Ripple Park Association, Earned, Kansas.

Chas. Torbush, Clay Centre, Kan., and oh s Agate, pacer.

Chas. Torbush, Clay Centre, Kan. and w g Frenchman.

Chas. Torbush, =Clay Centre, Kan . and s m Kit Logan.

John Brown, Marion, Kans , and blk s Frank Becker.

Robt. H. Wright. Dodge City, Kan., and w g Mack.
Bv nrder of the Lima Driving Park Association, Lima,

Ohio.

Chas. Cole, Montpelier, "0., and Star Lilly.

Cbas. Cole, Montpelier, O., and Brazil.

Lon. Skidmore, Milton, Ky., and grg Skidmore, pacer,

L. C. Cotton, Madison, Ind., and gr m Hallie C, pacer.

W. H. Turk, Piqua, Ohio, and b g Baldy T.

F. J. LawsoD, Piqua, Ohio, and br s Executor Jr.

Dan Miller and Alex Porter, MarioD, Ind., and b s Jack

Harker, runner.
P. Bauman, Lancaster, Ohio, and b m Lulu.
J. R. Mogrin, Clifton, Ohio, and b g Andy C.
Mike Tedrick, Lancaster, Ohio, and blk g Rowdy Boy,

pacer.
J. H. Brannaman, Tremont City, O., and blk g Black

Diamond, pacer.
A. Wood, Pleassnt Ridge, O., and dun m Daisy Wood,

pacer.
Detroit, Jane 29, 1888. J. H. Stbixeb, Seoretary.

Match Race at Portland.

There was quite a large attendance on June 23d at the City
View Park, Portland, to witness a match race for SI. 000 a
side, between A. C. Brey's Little Joe and L. B. Lindeev's
mare Palatine, so well known on our trotting tracks. The
condilicns were to rule, save that Misner, the driver of Little
Joe, was to pack up Lindsey's weight, whicn was abont 175
ponnds. The betting was almost even, but the mare woe not
in the best fix, so Little Joe took the lead in each beat And
won handily in three straight heats in 2:43, 2:27J end 2:27$.
Following is a summary:

Crry Vrew Pahk, Jane 23d — Match trotting, 81.000 aside to rale.sav*
that Little Joe was to carry Lindsey's weight, about 175 poundi.
A. 0, Brey names br g Little Joe, aged, by Bob Hanter, dam by

St. Lawrence Mlaner 1 1

L. ft. Ltndsey names up m Palatlna by Milton Medium, dam

Snowflake Und.tey 2 2

Time. 2:43, 2:27$, 2:27$.

The Fall Races— A List of Colts for "Which th
Second Payment Has Been Made.

Following is a list of colts entered for the stake raceB
Agricultural Park, San Jose, during the fall fair, which have
made the second payment:

Sept. 25tb— Garden City Colt Stake, for three-year-olds—
Palo Alto Stock Farm, ch f Anselma; Palo Alto Stock Farm,
b c Monteith; Pleasanton Stock Farm, blk o Direct; San
Mateo Stock Farm, b g Grande.

Sept. 25lh— Santa Clara County Colt Stake (district), for
two-year-olds— James Boyd, S«n Jose, br o Arion; J. Savidan,
San Jose, s c Almoone Jr.; J. A. Buffing ton, San Jose, b o
Bonnie B.; A. O. Hooker, San Jose, b c Robin Adair; W. H.
Vioget, Santa Clara, b f Marignita; E. Topham, Milpitas. h
c Nutgrove: C. H. Corey, San Jose, b c Rockwood; H. \V.
Seale. Mnvfield. b f Celiette.

Sept. 28th— Vendome Colt Stake, for two-vear-nU-
Alto Stock Farm, b c Leon; Palo Alto Stock Fnrm. b
Palo Alto Stock Fnrro, b f Palo Alto Belle; Snn M . ■
Farm, blk f Jet Wilkes: J. W. Knox, Pleasanton, b i
tuna; Pleasanton Stock Farm, b f Margaret 8,

20

gtos

\x&ju3Uv and ^oxtsmmi.

July 14

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

Los Angeles Fair Aug. G to 11

lone Fair Aug. 7 to 10

Snnta Rosa Fair Aug. 13 to 18

Petalurua Fair Aug. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair.. .. . Ang.20 to 25

Chico Fair Aug. £L to ^5

Glentirook Park Fair Aug. 28 to

Sept 1

Oakland fair aug. 27 to Sept. 1

Marvsville Fair. .Aug. 28 to Sept. 1
Sacramento Slate Fair Sept 3 to 15

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 2) to 29

Susanville Fair Sept. 24 to 2b

Pacheco Sept. 24 to 29

Ran Luis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City fair Oct 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct . V to G

National Trotting Stallion Staki

Oct 20th.
San Diego Oct 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept. 17 io 2Z | Humboldt Fair .

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

NORTHWESTERN.

.Oct. 2 to 5

Eugene City, Oregon. ..Sept 4 to 7

Colfax. W. T Sept. 1U to 15

Hillsboro. Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Salem, Or , State Falr.SepI . 17 to '22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

Deer Lodge, .Mont .. July 18 to ^2

Build City, Mont Aug. 6 to 11

H«leca, Mont., Fair. .Aug lO to 2E
Missoulla, Mont.. Aug. 2b to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8

EASTERN.
Chicago, 111 . ..June 23 to July ]i ; Kansas City Fair ....Sept. 17 to 22

Monmouth Park.. July 4 to Aug. ^0 , Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 io a | Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to NoV. 8

Date3 Claimed

Deer Lodge, Montana -July 18— il

Los Angeles, Fair, Dist. li Aug. tl— 11

Butte City, Moutaua races Aug. C-ll

Amador and Calavera Co , lone City . . A up. 7-10

RoDoma Co., Santa Rosa Aug. 13-18

Bi It- u; i, "Uoutana races Aug. lit— y5

Chico l'rotting and Pacing Aug. 21—25

Sonoma and Marin, Petalurua, Dist. 4, Fair Aug. 2 — 25

l.-Uh District Fair, Marys\ille Aug. 28 - Sep. 18

Spok me Falls, Washington races S*p. 3 — 8

California -itate Fur, Sacratnf-nto Sep. 3—15

Nevada State Fair, Reno, Nevada Sfp. 17—22

Stockton, California Sep. 18—29

Agricultural Association, No. 1C Fair. San Luis. Obispo Sep 25-22

Monmouth Park Races.

For New Yorkers there is no more popular truck than
Munniouth Park. On a tine, warm day, tue trip down tke
buy and back is very pleasjilt, and as the ears run to the
gates of the racecourse there is no futigue attending the
journey. The ruanat.eineut is second to none in liberality
rtni enterprise, aud as a proof it tuay be meniioued that the
inouejs run for during the present meeting will average up-
wards of ;S,000 a day. Tne grand stand an. I club house are
built on a handsome aud capacious scale, and as the track is
within an easy drive Jrom Long Branch, a great many Indies
visit the track and lorm on the grand days a brilliant and
ftishijuabbi assemblage.

On the 5ih a heavy storm passed over the park which
coled aud fre bened the atmosphere, but at tbe same lime,
as usual, such an event boded di-tster to the backers of the
favorites as not one could score a winning during the day.
Tuere were six races ou tbe car^t, the main event being a
dash of a milt for three-year oldB, iu which the California tilly
Gorgo conbrnitd ihe guod impressions she had made in the
East by her form and pedigree, by winning in a handy man-
ner, Mr. Belmont's George Oyster being the favorite and her
chief opponent. Garrison had the mount on George Oyster
but did not ride with his n^ual judgment, as be got pocketed
on tbe turn, and wheu in the straight was utterly unable to
get through. Senator Hearst's California-foaled lilly Gorgo
won very easily. She shuwed excellent form at Sheepsbead
Bay, and it judiciously handled will certainly win some of
the filly s'akes. She is by Isonomy out of Flint, by Hermit,
lsonomy, it will be remembered, was the horse that Parole
beat for ihe Newmarket handicap on the occasion of his first
lace iu Eut_laud.

The only other starters from the Coast were Haggin's tilly
Blithesonit , in the five-furlong dash, which Volta won handily,
aud Porter Ashe's Flood Tide, who ran in a field of two-
y tar-olds during the thunder-storm, neither showing promi-
nently at any time.

The sensation of tbe day was the defeat of the fast mare
Telie Doe by Paragon, a very commonplace colt from
Cassatt's string. These two were the only starters, Favor
and Prince Royal being scratched. Telie Doe wouldn't or
couldn't, run at all, aud it jb believed she was ''stiffened"
before the race.

The other races call only for the summaries which are aB
follow:

Thiee-quaiters of a mile— Salisbury won, Lady Primrose
second, Patrocles third. Time, 1:14.

Three-quarters of a mile — Diablo won, Holiday second,
Gypsy Queen third. Time, 1:16£.

One mile — Gorgo won, Inveiwick second, George Oyster
third. Time, 1:44J.

One and one-eiguth of mile — Tarragon won. Only two
in the race.

Five-eighths of a mile— Volta won, Freedom second, Mona
third. .Time 1:02.

One arid one fourth miles over hurdles — Buir Oak won,
Ed. Gilm&n second, Will Davis third, Time. 2:23^.

On Saturday there was an immense attendance, the
ehief events being tbe Hopeful for two-year-olds, and the
Lorillard Stakes for three-\eai-olds, in which some very
prominent California horses were engaged. Mr. Bal win
had sent on Los Angeles from Chicago to do battle in the
Lorillard Stake b, but nufortunately be did not send Murphy
to ride the filly, and thus he failed lo carry off the rich slake of
SIS. 000. tit. Haggin's Fitzjames, a half brother to Hidalgo,
made bU tirat appearance tbia season, but again Garrison
disappointed his many backers by his poor ridiDg. He ran
under a strong pull for nearly a mile, when Los Angeles
and Sir Dixon were fully six lengths in the lead. Most
people now looked to Bee Garrison cut loose with Pilzjames
at iho end of the mile at least, considering the big gap be
had to make up, but he waited nearly a quarter of a mile
further. There Los Augeles aud Sir Dix<in were on nearly
even terme, fully ten lengihe ahead of Prince Royal and
Fitzjumc-8. The latter was now givm his head, but it was
too late, aud the choking the colt had got seemed lo bave
taken all the race out of bim. Coming into the home-
stretch Sir Dixon was at Los Angeles' neck, and in the run
borne McLinghliu sat right down on Sir Dixon, and finally
won the big prize by two Ieuctb6. Los Angeles was six
leugihs ahead of Prince Royal and the others cantered home.
Fiizjames was pulled up.

In the Hopeful stakes Hagein's colt Winfield showed im-
provement, with Brussels und Sioglestone close up. Win-
tield led the partj' at a merry clip to the lower turn, where
Siugltstone was run into and pulled up. Winfield led into
tbe homestretch, but there Withers' Favordale colt came on
with a rush, and once in front he stayed there, winninq by
two lengths. Diablo, tbe favorite, did not get away any too
well, but in the stretch he came with a rush, Wiufield only
beating him a head for the Becoud place. The betting

against the winner was 10 to 1, making two facers for the
talent.

The third race, tbe Long Branch Handicap, was made the
medium of some heavy betting. Kingston's good race with
The Batd on Independence Day caused a plunge on him by
the Dwyers and the publio, aud he started as tbe favorite at
even mooey. Elkwood was quosed at 7 lo 2, against 8 to 1
each against Eurus, Dunboyne and Triboulet, 12 to 1
agaiost Favor, 15 to 1 against Belvidere, 20 lo 1 against
Lelogas, 25 to 1 against Stockton, and 30 to 1 each against
Pirate and Bainbridge. The latter r<in hie first race for the
year for Serator Hearst. Although the jockey did all he
could his company was too good. The racejwas a grand one.
For nearly a mile Eurus, D.inboyne, Favor and Pirate ran
on nearly even terms, with Elkwood last of all. Then
Pirate on the lower turn shot out and made up a gap of
three lengths, leading iuto the homestretch. In the straight
Kingston, Eurus, Danboyne, Triboulet, and Elkwood came
so f .si that they all headed Pirate, and at the eighth furlong
pole the horses were all abreast, with Belvidere closing fast.
Eurus then swerved iuto Dunboyne, and Elkwood took the
lead, only to be reached by Belvidere in the last few strides,
the latter winning by a neck, with Kingstone third, a length
behind Elkwood. Dunboyne will do to keep an eye on for
distances of a mile or under.

Following is a recapitulation of the races:

First race, seven-eighths of a mile — Inspector B. won,
Bradford second, Cambyses third. Time, 1:29.

Second race, three- fourths of a mile — Favordale won,
Winfield second, Diablo third. Time, 1:16.

Third race, 1J miles — Belvidere won, Elkwood second,
Lar-gston third. Time, 2:10i.

Fourth race, 1£ miles — Sir Dixon wou, Los Angeles secoud,
Prince Royal third. Time, 2:37£.

Fifth race, three-founhs of a mile — King Crab won, Ful-
ton second, Miracle third. Time 1:16.

Sixth race, one mile — Long Knight won, Golden Reel
second, Doric thiid. Time, 1:43 J.

Seventh race, steeplechase — Referee won, Bassanio second,
Major Pickett third. Time, 5:09. John Henry and King
Troubler fell.

John Henry was killed and his jockey, Dickens, seriously
hurt.

It was a good day for the California horses on July 10th,
for although they were disappointed in two races, they
managed to capture two important slakes. The first was the
Monmoulh Oaks, worth ©5,000, for which Mr. Baldwin's
Los Angeles was first favorite, especially when it became
known that Hayward was to ride the filly, and she won in
the handiest possible fashion from a field of six others. The
Dwyer BtotherB depended upon Bella B. to win for tbem,
but she failed utterly in the heavy going, and was beaten lor
place by ex-Governor Bowie's filly Belle d'Or.

Haggin's nlly Firenzi was looked upon as a certainty to
win the Shrewsbury handicap at a mile and a half, but Eurus,
who revel6 in mud, romped away from her in the easiest
possible fashion, the pair spread-eagling Ihe rest of the field
of seven, in which Porter Ashe's Triboulet, who was looked
upon as a particuarly good thing, finished sixth. The mud
plainly stopped him, for he ran well for a mile.

D. J. McCarthy won the rich July stakes, worth nearly
$7,000, with his colt Sorrento, who is a fine brother to the
winner of the Chicago Derby of a year ago, C. H. Todd. The
colt ran a splendid race. He was last up to tbe last furlong
pole. He then shot through and won in capital style with
comparative fase. Like most of the Joe Hookers, the colt
luns well in the mud, and Ihe pace was not at all fast. He
was able to lay well up all tbe time and win in the slowest
time the stake has been run in since Ecola and George
Kinney were winners it. 1S83 and 1SS2. Twenty to one
straight, and S to 1 for place could be had against him in the
books. Hag&in's colt, Winfield, was locked upon as a good
thiog for this race, but he failed utterly and finished abso-
lutely last.

Haggin's Aurelia, a hot favorite iu tho opening dash of a
mile, was badly beaten, finishing fourth, which was tbe best
place she could get at any time in the race. Recapitulation:

First race, one mile — Rapine won, Cambyses eecond, Oars*
man third. Time, 1:46.

Second race, three-quarters of a mile {July stakeB) — Sor-
rento won, Cyclone (colt) second, Gallop third. Time, 119.

Third race, one and a half milts (Shrewsbury handicap) —
Earns won, Firenzi second, Rupert third. Time, 2:41.

Fourth race, one and a quarter miles (Monmouth Oaks) —
Los Angeles won, Belle d'Or second, Belle B. third. Time,
1:15$.

Fifth race, one and a sixteenth miles — King B. won, Sam
Keene second, Clay Plate third. Time, 1:55.

Handicap Steeplechase (Bhort course)— Bracaban won, Hill
Davis second, Retribution third. Time, 3:19.

The Chicago Meeting.

Outside of the Emperor of Norfolk, Volante and Los
Angeles, the Santa Anita stable has not raced up to public
expectation this seaBon, but on the 5tb, Caliente, the son of
Rutherford, dam Marie Stuart, won tbe valuable Hyde Park
ftake for two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile,' with 79
subscribers. In the small field that contested for the stake,
Liberty was made an even money favorite, some of the book-
makeis only laying 4 to 5, though a few of the venturesome
ones riBked 11 to 10. Mamie Fonso was strongly backed at
2 to 1. and 6 to 1 was laid against Spokane, 7 to 1 against
Caliente, and 10 lo 1 against Unlucky. Liberty had but
little to do with the actual racing, and ran so pojrly as to
BUggtst loss of form. Mamie Fonso took the track at the
start and set the pace, followed closely by Caliente and
Liberty. At Ihe half Liberty was second, but soon after
passing that point he began to lose ground and gradually
fell to the tear. At the three-quarters Mamie Fonso was
half a length iu front of Unlucky and he had Caliente's head
at bis saddle-girths. Mamie led iuto the stretch, I ut there
she failed lo bold her own and a merry run to ihe wire
b ought Caliente home a winner by Ihree parts of a length
in front of Unlucky, Mamie Fonso a good third. Caliente
paid S26.10 siraigbt and §17.50 for place, aud Unlucky paid
for place $24 80. The other races were of an uneventful
character, so the summaries are given.

Six furlongs— Hector and Golightly ran a dead heat,
Chancellor third. Time, 1:18}. After the fiflh race the
dead heat was run off, Hector winning. Time, I :I8.

One mile— AVahoo won, Fredoricku second, Lemar third
Time, 1:48}.

Three-quarters of a mile— Caliente won, Unlucky second,
Mamie Fonso third. Time, 1:18}.

One and one-sixteenth miles— Orderly wou, Aristi second,
Kejnote third. Time, 1:56.

Six furlongs— Lithboet won, Cams second, Ktdarkan
third. Time, 1:18.

On the 6th 6even races with eighty-eight entries, consti-
tuted the sport at Washington Park to-day, and despite the

tropical heat 3,000 spectators enjoyed themselves. It was
an extra day with no event of particular importance on the
card.

Following is the recapitulation:

First race, five-eighths of a mile (selling), Joyful won,
Benson second, Maud Ward third. Time, 1:024.

Second race, five-tightbs of a mile (selling), Irish Dun won,
Cassandra secoud, L. Dinkelspeil third. Time, 1:03.

Third race, one mile (selling), Irma H. won, Balance sec-
ond, Mirth third. Time, 1:43*.

Fourth race, seven-eighths of a mile (selliDg), Antonio won,
Jim Ware second, Redstone third. Time, 1:30.

Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles, Santalene won,
Fannie second, Sayre third. Time, 1:50},

Sixth race, three-quarters of a mile. Destruction won,
Weaver second, Al!i6 third. Time, 1:16.

Seventh race, three-quarters of a mile, Wary won, Lafitte
second, Jacobin third. Time, 1:14£.

The main event of the 7th was the Great Western Handi-
cap, a mile and a half, for which tbe Chicago talent was very
sweet on Bonita, but although she was very prominent in the
running for a time, Bhe gave place lo Montrose, who came
away and won in a very handy manner.

The second race was a mile and an eighth, for three-year-
old fillies, for which Mr. Haggin's pair. Yam Yum and Prose,
were the favorites. Yum Yum was fractions at the poBt, but
at last got away in good style. She was about the middle of
the bunch until rounding into the stretch. Then Hamilton
caressed her slightly and she walked home comfortably,
Amelia taking place by a short nose from Piose.

The other races merely call for a recapitulation:

First race, three-quarters of a mile— Queen of Trumps won,
Bonnie Bounce second, Redlight third. Time, 1:17.

Secoud race, one and an eighth miles — Haggin's Yum Yum
won, Amelia second, Haggin's Prose third. Time, 1:57.

Third race, one and a half miles — Montrose won, Longa-
light second, Woodcraft third. Time, 2:37.

Fourth race, seven eighths of a mile {selling) — Lepanto
won, Castillian second, Jim Jordan third. Time, 1:29$.

Fifth race, seven-eighths of a mile (extra) — Jennie MoFar-
land won, Grey Cloud second, Jim Jordan third. Time
1:29$.

Sixth race, one mile— Badge won, Orderly eecond, Lelex
third. Time, 4:42.

On the 10th the attendance was fair, and although tbe
fields were small, the races were very good. The main event
was the Maiden Stake, for which Lavinia Belle was a hot
favorite on her public form. The horses were Bent away
abreast, and dashed past the stand with Amado a long neck
in front of Leontine, and Prophecy following. The order
was the same at the quarter, but at the half Lavinia Belle had
moved into second place and Prophecy had gone to the rear.
At the three-quarters Lavinia Belle was heads apart, and
Murphy was trying lo bring Winona upon terms with the
pair. The California tilly could not go the pace and was soon
beaten. In the stretch a bard-driving race all the way down
took place between Amado and Lavinia Belle, and the filly
was clearly beaten when Amado suddenly swerved to get
away from the whip, and let the filly get up and win. Silver
Bell finished third,

Tke other races were of minor interest, so we restrict our-
selves to the summaries:

FirBt race, one and a sixteenth miles— Keder Kahn won,
Irma H. second, Bonanza third. Time, 2:01.

Second race, one mile — Libretto won, Wahoo second, Gal-
latin third. Time, 1:52.

Third race, one and an eighth miles (Maiden Stakes) —
Lavina Belle won, Amos second, Silver Bell third. Time,
2:08].

Fourth race, five-eighths of a mile — Mamie Fodso wod,
Unlucky second, Sportsman third. Time, 1:08.

Fifth race, one and a qnaiter miles {handicap sweepstakeB)
— Dad won, Lela May second, Arundel third. Time, 2:20.

On the 11th the track was still very heavy, and conse-
quently a great many horses were stricken from their
engagements, still the entries were fair enough to make
good sport, the principle event being the Lake View Handi-
cap. For this event there was soma stiff wagering. Heron
was a big favorite, and carried cords of bank notes, but for
the third time he failed to justify the reputation for being a
real good one that he has long enjoyed. Tne start was any-
thing but good for him, he being absolutely last away, but
the distance separating him from the leader at the start was
not bo great but what he should havo won if he bad been all
that has been claimed for him. Either he has been over-
rated or else he is not in form at this time. The Ireland
pair — Haviland and Hindoo Craft — had no trouble in land-
ing the rich stake, they running first and second. Benson
ran well and may score a win before the meeting ends.

The summaries of the other events areas follows:

Six furlongs— Shotover won, Gleaner second. Time, 1:18.

One mile and one-eighth — Bonita won, Somerset Beoond,
Frederica third. Time, 2:05J.

Three-quarters of a mile — Haviland won, Hindoo daft sec-
ond, Bnisonclos third. Time, 1:18$,

One mile and one-sixteenth— Maori won. Mirth second,
Tudor third. Time, 1:55*.

One mile — Business won, Kensington second, Antois third.
Time, 1:48*.

Favorites Aaainst the Field.

Out of one hundred and nine English Derbies the favorite
has won thirty-eight times only. That is to pay, backers have
been wrong in their choice twice out of every three times
since Diomed won in J7S0. Ou thirty-two occasions tbe tiret
choice of tbe backers baB been placed, which shows "that the
favorite is almost as likely not to get into ihe first three as he
is to win, and thirty-nine times he has run second or third.
Only twice in the history of the race haB a first favorite
started with aB much as 5 to 1 against him. Glenartney.
which was second to Manchester in 1827, and Fancy Boy,
Becond to Pyrrbus the Fiist in 1846, having been the only 5
to I chances. "Odds on"' favorites have been beaten for the
Derby oftener than they have been successful. Eleven to 10
was laid on Gobauna, and he ran second to Waxy (12 to 1) in
1793; 6 to 4 was laid on Leon next year, and he ran third to
Daidalns (6 to I) in the smallest field that ever weut to the
post for this event— only four starters. The 5 to 4 on Wizard
ran second to Pope (20 to 1) in 1809. After a dead heat with
Cadland (whose name is kept u'ive by Cadland House, near
the Newmarket station) in 182S, odds of 6 to 5 were laid on
The Colonel and he was beaten. Riddleswortb, 6 to 4 on,
ran second to the 50 to 1 chance. Spaniel, in 1831. Mac-
Gvegor, 9 to 4 on, was unplaced to Kingcraft (20 to 1} in 1870;
and last year The Baron, 5 to 4 on — lots of sixes were laid,
though this is tbe quotation — was, aB so many have cause to
remember, second to Merry Hampton (100 to 9). Against
these have to be set Sir Thomas, 1788, 6 to 5 on; Skvsoraper,
1789, 7 to 4 on; John Bull, 1792, 6 to 4 on; Lord Lyon, 1866,
6 to 5 on, and now A;, rshirc, which landed the same shade of
odds tbia year. Favorites bave bben hot but unsuccessful.

1888

^Itje ^xtz&et atxd j^paxtsman.

^

CORRESPONDENCE.

In the Breeder axd Sportsman of Jane 30th, I was
attracted by questions from "Subscriber, San Jose," affecting
Killarney (pacer) and John NelsoD (trotter), two stallions
which have been to Yolo and adjoining counties very much
what the Morgans and Messengers were to the steppers of the
early trotting regions in our northeastern stales. The ques-
tion as to John Nelson is answered that he was a chestnut
horse, foaled 1851, by a son of imported Trustee, dam Red-
wood mare by Old Abdallah. Tbe correct answer should
have been that John Nelson was sired by imported 'I matte
out of the Bedmond mare (2:35), a daughter of Old Abdallah.
the was the fastest trotter ever produced by Trustee, except
trotting Trustee. John Nelson, the three-quarters bred son
of the original Trustee, was loo hot headed to make fame for
himself, except as the sire of several fast ones in the second
and later generations, and his name now in a pedigree is
becoming the synonym of speed and gameness.

The other query was about Killarney (pacer), and the reply
was: Killarney, bay hor-e: by Black Ralph, pacing record
2:20J. Pedigree of Black Ralphand of the dam of Killarney are
unknown. The fact is that Killarney's record of 2:20i in a
fourth heat at Sacramento is better than the record above
given. His dam was a dark brown mare brought from Ken-
tucky by John Low, or his br> ther Ex-Governor Low, sired
by imported Eclipse, a mare of very speedy private reoords,
but never tried on the (rack. She lell into the hands of Dr.
Barlow Smith, of San Francisco, and afterwarJs became tne
property of Joha Campbell, of Madison, Yoio County, who
bred Killarney from her. Black Ralph was by David Hill,
son of Vermont Black Hawk. Tne dam of Black Ralph, was
by Mai. "Winfield, afterward Edward Everett, son of Rysdyk's
Ham ble Ionian.

The progeny of John Nelson and Killarney are very numer-
ous in Yolo County, and are becoming very important to
breeders, so I promise that there will be a further and more
complete investigation as to the dam of Killarney, and some
points in the pedigree of Black Ralph. P. F.

Delweb, Col., July 6, 188S.
EnrroR Breeder and Sportsman: — Please give prominent
notice in your next issue to a change in dates of the fall
meeting of the Overland Park Club Association of Denver,
Col. The datea have now been fixed so that the meeting will
commence Saturday, October 20th, and end on Saturday,
October 27th. The change has been made in order tnat
stables who may be engaged at the Latonia and other Ken-
tucky racing meetings and the St. Louis and Lexington Fall
Trotting Meetings will be enabled to reach Denver in time
for the meeting. A full programme has been adopted, and
will be advertised in the Breeder and Sportsman in the nest
issue if possible to get it to you in time, certainly in that of
the week succeeding. The entries will close on Wednesday,
August 15tb. The premiums will amount to $10,000.

Yours truly D. L. Hall, Secretary.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Frnm all sides I hear
wonderful men tell what they think and pretend to know
about the get of stallions, whose produce has not yet
made a name upon the turf, that these failures and not good
as speed producers, and that their trainers are failures in their
profession. Now it would be better if these would-be wise
men assuming suoh authority should study the opportunity
that stallion or man has had in the past, before casting
them off as rubbish. A stallion from a speed producing sire
and dam, can't be a failure with fair opportunity in serv.
ing mares from speed producing sires and dams. This wilj
make the man successful as a trainer and driver, and with-
out such good qualities and opportunity the stallion must
be a failure. It is needless to make comparison, unless such
comparisons teach a lesson of some value to these would-
be wise men, and hotel and blacksmith shop lobbyists of
the different producing sires. ■

Take for instance Geo. Wilkes and Electioneer which lead
all other stallions of thiB age, in turf performers. It is
oartly opportunity that makes Electioneer such a uniform
Bpeed producer. I wiBh to call the attention of these wise
lobbyists of men to the produce of his dam which is Storm,
2.oea- Prospero 2:20; Dame Trot 2:22; Elaine 2.-20; Mans-
field 2:26; Antonio 2:28£, and you see that there was no such
thing as Electioneer failing as a producer, but he was con-
demned and placed one side at one time of his life. The same
with Geo. "Wilkes. Now, I predict that Bell Boy will surpass
his sire Electioneer as a producer of uniform speed, Guy
Wilkes will surpass his sire Geo. Wilkes, and Director, Dic-
tator- Stamboul and Alcazar surpass Sultan, and Steinway
that of Strathmore. When men talk to me about what their
stallions accomplish you can go to them with some strong
facts. But here is one lobbyist comes at me single handed,
rubbing his eyes and yawning the enqoiry, "how is it that An-
teeo Cresco, Antevolo, Yosemite, Sable Wilkes, Norval,
Dexter Trince, Hawthorne, Fallis, Clovis, Woodnnt, Elect
and many others that could be named, do not produce
speed All these come from speed producing lines." I ans-
wer them as I answered many such enqairers years ago
that Sultan would justify my great expectation of him as a
producer in a short time, he has fulfilled that promise;
fust so will the above horses fulfill my promise.

The same in the case of "Steinway." It is certain that he
will produce speed, and bis daughters will be valuable in
the brood mare list. Now, as the season is over I don't say
this to get mares, but to do justice to 'Steinway," and the
tzentlemen who owns colts and fillies by him. The following
is a list of mares having foals sired by him while in this
Rtate so that competent men can judge -for themselves:

"Steinway " bay horse foaled 1876, by Strathmore, sire of
twenty-three' in the 2:30 list, and four better than 2:20$
Yearling trial 2:58, two-year-old record 2:3H, three-year-old
record fourth heat 2:25^. half-mile to wagon in 1:0/4;
dam Abbess, the dam of Solo, five-year-old record 2:28$ .trial
2-21 and Soprano, {who produced C.F.Clay, five-year-old stal-
lion record 2:18, and Eminence three-year-old record 2:271;)
Abbess was by Albion, sire of Vanity Fair, 2:24, 2d dam by
Marshal Ney, son of imp. Emancipation,

Lady Blanchard, one filly, trotted a quarter in 38 seconds,
now in stud at Mr. Corbitt's stock farm, one live-year-old
adding now in Philadelpha, trial for John Turner 2:2o.
Carrv Clay horse colt, one tilly now in stud.
Dazzle, by Billy Golddust, one filly and one horse Capt.

Lady Dudley, one filly, can trot in 2:40, one geldiDg.
Grapevine mare, a colt, died in foaling.
Kishencower. two fillies, one dead, and one horse colt.
Leah, one tilly.

Maud M one filly record 2:31, and two horse colts.
Nourmahal, one filly, fast, died, and two horse colts.
Priceless, a gelding, on road in city.

Sciatica, thoroughbred, one filly and one horse colt, trial
2:38.

Ellen Swigert, two colts, both dead.

Lady Wiukley, one filly, refused $2,500 for her, owned bj
R. Hastings.

Tiffany mare, (dam of Gibraltar), ooe filly, one hi rse celt.
Phaccola, one filly now in stud at Cook Farm, and one
weanling.

Katy Tricks, one two-year-old gelding, driven a quarter in
43 seconds.

Imogene, one filly, fast pacer.
Fauny Malone, one filly, new in stud.
Alia, by Almont, one filly now in stud, one three year-old
gelding.

Maud H. (by The Moor), a three-year-old gelding.
Mattie, two fillies, two and three-year-olds, both can trot
quarters better than forty seconds.

Katie G, by Electioneer, one filly and three colts.
Annie Laurie, one tilly and two geldings.
Kiltie, saddle mare, one filly, one gelding.
Old Dove, farm mare, one filly, one gelding.
J. D. Smith's mBre, a filly.
Cropsey, one tilly, one gliding colt.
Baldwin mare, a tilly, died.
Nettie, by Elmo, one filly and ooe gelding.
Olita, by Natwood, one gelding, three years old, fast pacer.
Billie. farm mare, two colts.
Gray Norman, farm mare, one filly.
Boan Fanny, farm mare, one filly.
Dove Jr., a Norman farm mare: a horse colt.
Maggie, Norman farm mare, a tilly.
Lodi mare, two fofils, property of R. G Head, Napa.
Nella Grant, ore tilly, propeitv R. G. Head. Napa.
Dolly McMann, (dam of Lilly" Stanley, 2.20), a filly, Zin-
fandel, now in the stud of L J. Rose.

William Meese, one tilly. in stud, and one colt.
Bloomfitld Maid, I think one gslding.
Harry Meeks, a tilly, a fast pacer.

Countess, (dam of Dawn, 2:194), a horse colt Strathway.
Wiley farm mare, one tilly and one gelding.
Puss, Mustang saddle mare, two geldiDgs.
"Woods black road mare, one weanl-ng.
Miss Arner, saddle pony, a two-year-old gelding.
Mr. Edda's farm mare, a filly.
C. Derby's mare, four foa's.
Lady Wattles, a two year-old colt, sold in N. Y.
"Whitman's chestnut mare, a weanliDg.
Princess, a weanling filly.
Kittie, two colts.

Ramona, by Anteeo, a horse weanling.
So your readers can see that Steinway has but seventy-six
living foals out of all classes of mares; two seven-year olds,
five five-year-olds, sis four-year-olds and ten three-year-olds,
and from that to weanlings. Now can any fair-minded man
say that Steinway has had a good chance to show himself a
fast producer? Out of the seventy-six foals I know one
with a record at four years old of 2:31, six trotters and pacers
that have gone the mile out in 2:30 and better, so I am told,
and one three-year-old that trctted a quarter in 3S seconds,
and a two-year-old full sister iu 50 seconds, so I am told
by their owners. I never trained but two of his colts and
they were Conny and Derby, one month at any one time.
Yours very truly, Sam'l. Gamble.

Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal., July 4ih, 1888.

On Hereditary Descent.

A very important and wide-reaching movement has recently
been inaugurated in England in connection with cattle shows,
which in a measure correspond with our agricultural fairs.
It has now become the rule of these associations to exact a
veterinary certificate as to the soundness of the stallions and
mares to be used for breeding purposes that are exhibited at
these show yards. The consequence was the enforced
rejection of a number of stallions because pronounced
unsound, and this has been followed by a somewhat heated
controversy on the subject, the owners xit the rejected horses
in some cases even claiming that the action of the association
has been prompted by a spirit of jealousy among other more
favored exhibitions. The following from an English County
journal very ably represents the necessity of a thorough
examination of every stallion competing for show prizes:

Breeders of horses are specially interested in questions
regarding the conformation, soundness and suitability of the
horses and mares they are using for breeding. The standard
of type and character varies much; admittedly it is not so
universally good as it should be; but in most districts breed-
ers are more particular than they have been as to the choice
both of sire and dam. Following the example of the Royal
Agricultural Society of England aDd the Highland and Agri-
cultural Society of Scotland, many local associations and
farmers' clubs are exerting themselves to procure for their
districts superior, serviceable, sound stud horses, both of the
heavier and lighter breeds. These exertions have a notable
eduoating effect; they bring together more choice, good ani-
mals; they thus afford breeders the opportunity of seeing
useful, profitable horses of several descriptions, and must
gradually multiply the number of salable horses of good class
and diminish the proportion of unprofitable nondescripts.

It is obviously desirable that the interest now developed
should be kept alive and bear as much practical fruit as
possible. Competent judges and observant veterinarians
realize that a vast amount of faulty conformation, thriftless
weakness, and preventible disease has heretofore been iguo-
rantlyand carelessly procreated. Some hopeful improvement
has been made in the selection and distribution of good stud
horses free from hereditary disease. The system onght to be
more generally and widely adopted, alike in regard to the
heavier and lighter breeds of horses. Iu further encourage-
ment of the use of sound sires, is it not practicable tint all
stud horses, whether exhibited for national or county premi-
ums, or taking money forservicc, should obtain thecertificate
of a qualified veterinarian? Insistence on a veterinary cer-
tificate for all horses entend for exhibition might at present
thin cocsiderably the ranks of many show-yards; but cer-
tainly, without a certificate, no animal sbonld be entitled to
either premium, commendation, or honorable mention. The
possession of useful points and freedom from hereditary dis-
ease are equally essential for breeding animals. It is impossi-
ble to say which is the more important. The one without
the other is almost worthless. The horse, no matter how
good-looking, if marred by serious nndsoundness, is of small
value. An animal, on the other band, may be perfectly
sound, but from faulty shape or want of action may be almost
useless for breeding purposes. To endow Buch an unworthy
subject with a certificate of soundness might unjustifiably
give hiip very undeserved preferment.

Not much has been done in the way of keeping any reliable
systematic record of the progeny of even first-cla^s horses,
and yet suoh records would convey much vuluab'e informa-
tion as to hereditary transmission and other practical mat-
ters. To be of service they would, however, reauira to include
a record also of the mares, whicb, unfoitunately, are often
judged of by even a lower standard than that applied to the
horse. To raise this -standard is difficnlt; some farmers still
breed chiefly from mares that are old or olberwi-e unfit for
work. They ignore the fact that the female parent con-
tributes equally wiih the male to the size, style, serviceable
qualities and soandoess of the progeny. In order to dis-
course the use of inferior and unsound mares, it has been
suggested that the committee engaging horses throughout
a district, on their own initiation or on requisition of the
owner of such horses, presumably solicitous for their credit,
should take authority to prevent worthless or unsuitable
mares being mated with them.

Breeders are h-ss scrupulous than they should be regurd-
ing soundness either in the sire or dam, inasmuch as tbe
penalty in many ca^es is a remoie one. The horse that is
blind, a roarer, or has week, bad feet, does not beget foals in
which such patent defects are apparent. Indeed, it is often
only when tbe young animals reach adolescence, and have,
perhaps, passed into other bands, and, are subjected to full
work, that the inborn hereditary defease manifests itself.
Some astute horse-! reeders endeavor to deceive themselves
and others by ar uing that the transmission of so-called
hereditary diseases is by no means certain, and that faulty
animals pro uce tolerably sound and salable stock. This
certainly may occur, but it is the exception and not ibe
rule. There is no gainsaying the old aphorism that "like
produces like." The unbroken colts of unsound parents
may show no indications of disease, but tbe inborn heredi-
tary tendency renders them specially liable to the family
ailment so soon as tbey are subjected to trying hurd work.

Diseases, although depending upon heredity, it is ttnted
with truth, are likewise pioduceable by other causes. Blind-
ness, for example, mayiesult from cpecific ophthalmia, which
is hereditary, or frcm an accidental injury. Spavin m*y be
caused by inherent fault of conformation, from a young
growiag horse being unfairly worked, or occassionally it may
result from an external injury. The blind orspavined horse,
it is sometimes declared, has come by his fault by accident
and not by inheritance, and it is protested— we think, Quire
erroneously— that dit-eases thus sccidently produced are not
transmissable. Neither the symptoms nor the nature cf tbe
case ei able the practitioner to detetmine the precise can-t of
the unsoundness. Even a candid history seldom enables a
judgment to be formed as to the causes that have produced
disease. Roaring, for example, occurs in many big, tine,
carriage horses; it iB notoriously hereditary; but owners and
breeders sometimes endeavor to justify "the use of a sire
which has this serious defect, by ihe statement that tbe dis-
ease was accidently caused by. an attack of strangles or I v a
bad c »ld. "Without the hereditary rredisposilion, ihfse con-
ditions would probably, however, have been insufficient to
produce ro.iring. Even could it be ^emonstrtiUd ibr.t this
form of detective breathing had apparently lesulted from
accidental conditions, experience and observation go to show
that it ts nevertheless liable to be transmitted. The wise >-nd
safe practical rule must, therefore, be adhered to— that
horses affected by hereditary diseese, despite such disease
being stated to depend upon accidental causts. shoold not
be used for breeding purposes. Especially should this rule
be insisted upon in regar : to such serious forms of unsound-
ness ss blindness, roaring, spavins, curbs, navicular dis-
ease, ring-bones, and side-benes.

An intelligent examination of such considerations exhibits
the wide, far-reaching bearing of hereditary descent, and the
necessity of hoise owners teing scrupulous and careful in
breeding from such animals only is posses the type, quali-
ties and sound health which they desire to secure in the pro-
geny. AdheriDg strictly to such principlts, the breeding of
horses need not re the lottery it has sometimes nnfairly been
stated to be. and might be rendered greatly more certain and
profitable than it generally is, for, in spite of the complaint
of bad times, there is an increasing demand for superior
horses of every description; while dealers rightly affirm that
the best become more scarce, and can always be disposed of
lit full value.

WHIP AND KEIK

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder a>'d Sportsman.

The Victoria, Australia, Racing Association will give ov^r
$130,000 at the spring meeting this year, the Melbourne Cup
being wcrth over $20,000.

French Park, that is the best two-year-old on the running
lurf this season, pulled up lame a few days ago, &nd has been
thrown out of training.

Patron, 2:144, will not be trotted in races tbisjear, and the
engagments made for him have been canceled. A heavy
season in the stud is the reason given for the move.

L. U. Shippee, Stockton, Cal., has purchased from L. A
G. Strauss, Lexirgton, Ky., for $1,100, tbe four-year-old bay
broodmare The Teal by Hindoo, out of Mundane, and her
colt at foot by Leonatus.

William Doble, father of the well-known trainers Budd
and Charley Doble, celebrated his seventy-,-ecood birthday
at Belmont Course, Philadelphia, recently. He is a well-
perserved and active old gentleman.

Tbe pacing tilly Irma H , by Nutwood, that made a record
of '2:24.'. last season as a two-year-old, was driven a quarter in
31} seconds over the Lexiugton track not long ago, and it ia
thought by her sanguine trainer thit she may beat Bable
Wilkes' record of 2:18 as a three-year-old this season.

Minnie R., the donble-gaited Kittson mare, is the phenome-
nal vnriety performer, and ber trotting record of 2:19, pacing
record of 2:101, and mile, with running mate, in 2:034;,
remain uneqnaled. She wa<a purchased at the recent closing
ont sale of the Kittson stock by I. N. D. Solomon, of Om»ba,
Neb., foi $1,825.

Mr. Swigeri's Rotherhill has a good two-year-old out in
England tbis year. Link Boy, by Rotherhill, out of Last
Link, by Albert Victor or Chevron, has won three Bttkea this
spring. " He i^ a strouply in-bred colt, tbe dam of Rotherhill,
Laura, being also the dam of La-»t Link.

The three 3t"liion slakes of the Kentucky Trottii
Breeders' Association filled well. The 2:21
entries, the 2:25 class 18 entries, and the 2:30 cl
The Ashland stakes for yearlings baa 50 entries. 1 .
ing will he held at Lexington Ky., October 8 to 13.

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July 14

The Kittson Sale-

The sale of trotting Block left by tbe late Commodore
Kittson, took place at the Midway Farm, near St. Panl, on
Wednesday of last week and was a great success. A list
of the animals disposed of and the prices obtained is as
follows:

STALLIONS.

Blackwood Jr., rec. 2:22*. black h. foaled 1871. by Black-
wood dim Belle Sheridan by Blood's Black Hawk; 2d dam by
Moreiand's Highlander. This is the sire of Miss Woodford
fm; Hardwood, 2:24f, and Little Tommy, 2 :27J. Bonght
by James Hazelton. Indianapolis, Ind„ 5, WU.

Revenue rec 2:22J, bay h foaled 1S76, by Smnggler 2:loi
dam Mav Morning, 2:30: by Daniel Lambert 2:42; second
dam May Qneen bj Ethan Allen, 2:25i; third dam Pocahon-
tasoacer ^ 2:171, (dam of PocahoDtas, 2:26}, Stndeaway,
2^31 and Tom KolfV 2:331), by Iron's Gadmns. Bonght by
Thomas H. Bagnell, Marshall, Mo.. S2.350.

VoT&rnim, rec. 2:191, bay h foalel 1S74, by Sentinel,
2-294, dam Mary Short by Blood's Black Hawk; second dam
by Downing's Bay Messenger. Bought by J. K. Boyd,
Defiance, la., §1,050.

BR00DM4EES.

Astoria rec. 2:291, br m foaled 1S70, by Kysdyk'B Eamble-
tonian dam Clara by Seely's American Star. This is a full
Bister to Dexter, 2:17}, Alma 2:2S| and Dictator She has a
suckling colt by Revenue, 2:224, and .s bred to Ton , Aimm
2:19J. Bought by A. H. Warren, St. Panl, for the stable of
Mr. Bonner, New York, §2,350.

Brightlight, bay m foaled 1878, by Lyle Wilkes, dam by
Clay, in foal to Revenue. Bought by J. V. Booker, Cham-

PaDaDiWI'1R *f5e°°bay m foaled 1834, by Blackwood Jr , 2:224,
dam Lady Rolfe, 2:224, by Tom Rolfe, 2:331. with suckling
filly by Revenue, 2:224. aud bred back to Revenue. Bought
by J. I Case, Racine, Wis , ¥550.

Fannie Witherspoon. 2:16}, two mile record 4:43, ch m
foaled 1S74 by Almont, dam Lizzie Witherspoon by GongL s
Wagner bred to Ail-So. Bought by E. C. Long, St. Paul.

MiGem,$pa'er. 2:13}, b m foaled 1875, by Tom Rolfe,
2-331, out of Lady Gem by Sam Hazard, bred to All-bo.
Bonaht by C. C. Lyford, Minneapolis, Minn., S2,02o.

Juliet ba, m foaled 1875, by Western Chief, dam Bay |
Fanny (dam of Resolute, 2:27}. and Alexander, 2:2S|), by :
Richard's Bellfounder; second dam Lady Mary by Signal,
with suckling ally by Revenue, bred to Blackwood Jr.
Bought by James Hazeltoo, S650.

Lady Groesbeck, 2:251, gray m foaled 1871, by Star of the
West 2-261, dam Fanny Jewett (dam of John R. King,
2:291). with suckling tilly by Revenue. Bonght by Thomas
R. King. Morrison, 111.. $510. „,,„„„,

Lady Rolfe 2:22}, bay m foaled 1873, by Tom Rolfe, 2:331,
dam Nellie, bred to AU-So. Bonght by J. I. Case. $92o.

Minnie R., (trotting record 2:19. pacing record 2:16}, with
running mate 2:03}); bay m. foaled 1873 by J. CBreckee-
ridge dam by Exchequer, a thoroughbred, bred to Ail-So.
BouVht by I. N. D. Solomon, Omaha, Neb.. $1,82d.

SannieG 2:27, gray mare foal.-d 1872, by Almont, dam
Wiltona by imp. Moklahdi (Arabian); second dam Medora by
Eoderick Dbu, third dam Medora Howard by Carolinian;
with suckling colt by Ail-So, bred back to All-bo. Bought
by Tihein Bros., Milwaukee. Wis., S8o I.

So-So 2:17}, bay foaled 1S75, by George Wilkes, dam
Little Ida by Alexander's Eiwin Forrest; second dam Ida
May by Reel Jacket, with suckling colt by Blackwood Jr.
Bought by F. D. Stoat, Dubuqoe, la., $8,500.

Za Ton bay foaled 1884, by Von Arnim, dam Zalia; with
suckliog colt by Revenue, bred back to Revenue. Bought
by Thomas H. Bagnell, $570.

FILLIES.

Minnie Winnie, chestnut Lily, foaled 1884, by Simmons,
dam Annie Cook, by Pacing Ahdallah; stco d dam Came by
Mambrino Medley; third dam Martha Woods, by son of
Mambrino Chief. Bonght byTihlein Bros., Milwaukee, Wis.,

Restoria chestnut tilly, foaled 1888, by Revenue, 2:22},
dam Astoria, 2:29J, by Rysdyk's Hambleloman; second dam
Clara (dam of Dexter, 2:17}, and Alma, 2:2SJ), by American
Star. Bonght by J. I. Case, S1.600

Bevelight bay filly, foaled 18S7, by Revenue, dam Bright
Light, by Lyle Wilkes, 2d dam by Clay. Bought by J. R. Boyd,
$285

Revespoon, chestnut filly, foaled 18S7, by Revenue,
2-221, dam Fannie Witherspoon, 2:16}. by Almont; sfcond
dam 'lizzie Witherepoon, by Gough's Wagner. Bought by
Charles Tbompsdn, S2,250.

Reve-So, bay, foaled 1SS6, by Revenue. 2:22J, dam So So,
2:17}, by Geo. Wilkes: second dam Little Ida, by E lwin
Forrest. Bonght by J. I. Case, $1,800.

COLTS.

Ail-So, bay h foaled IS84, by Blackwood Jr., 2:231. dam
Bo-So 2-17J, by Geo. Wilkes; second dim Little Ida by
Edwin Forrest. Bought by M. T. Pooler, Skowhegan. Me.,
$1 300.

Asteroid, seal brown h foaled 1884, by Blaukwood Jr., dam
Astoria 2-291, by Rysdyk's Hami.letouian; second dam Clara
(dam of Dexter). Bought by J. W. Booker, Champaign, 111.,

Collector, bay h foaled 1835, by Revenue, 2:221. dam Lady
Rolfe, 2:22}. Bought by W. E. Ragsdale, Hopkiosville, Ky.,

Felix Jr bay h foaled 1887, by Revenue, 2:221, dam
Minnie R., trotting 2:19, paciDg 2:16}. by J. C. Breckeuridge,
Bonght by H. Charlton. Pembina. Dak., $925.

Renown, bay h foaled 1886, by Revenue, 2:221, dam Sannie
G 2-27 by Almont; second dam Wiltona by imp. Mjk-
Ihhdi. Bought by J. S. O'Brien, Stillwater, Minn.. $975.

Rolfe, bay h foalod 1886, by Revenue. 2:221, dam Lady
Rolfe, 2:22}. Bought by H. C. Moore, Fond do Irac, Wis.,
$1 300.

Von R., bay foaled 1886, by Von Arnim. 2:191, dam Sister
by Swigert; second dam by Richard's Bellfounder. Bought
by J. W. Booker, $800.

Woodlight, bay foaled 1886, by Blackwood Jr., 2:231, dam
Brightlight by Lyle Wilkes; second dam by Clay. Bought by
J. R. Boyd, $310. ^

Important Sale of Short Horns.

JieBsrs Killip & Co., are authorized to announce an anc-
ti< -i sale on Thursday, August 16. of the noted Short- Horn
hi -d of Cattle of Mr. Robert Ashbnrner of Baden Station,
; a Mateo Co. Mr. Ashbnrner has long been celebrated as
c a of the leading cattle men of the State, aud hiB herd is
»eil known throughout the Coast. The sale will comprise
fifty head each of thoroughbreds and high grade cattle,
further particulars will appear in our advertising columns.

TRAP.

Communications relating to this department should bs
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Colusa Tournament.

The scores of the trap tournament given at Colusa on July
2d and 3d, reached us last week Ihrough the kindness of Mr.
Al. Donaldson, but too late for publication. As to number
of participants the event was not of especial note, but when
the prominence at tbe spoit of those who did attend is con-
sidered the tournament may be considered a notable affair.
Colusa sportsmen aie noted for liberality of entertainment,
and they did not belie their fair fame. 1 he visitors found
pleasant accommodations ready, and several evening diver-
sions arranged, which cortribnted much to the pleasure of
the meeting. Such as have been seen unite in thinking the
tournament one of the most delightful trap gatherings of
the year. Some difficulty was found in getting birds, and
the surrounding farms were levied npon, the result being tbe
strongest and liveliest lot of birds shot at this season. Added
to this lber6 was a strong wind favoring tbe birds and mak-
ing taiiers the rule. The best shooting during both days
was doDe by MeBsrs. F. J. Bassford, Al. Donaldson and Crit-
tenden BobinB >n. Henry Bassford was out of practice and
form. George W. Watson had not handled a gun for months.
Lopez wa6 in good shape, bnt had much bad lnck, and fair
excuses might be offered for the rest who failed to win. It
was a meeting of experts of tbe highest rank, any one whom
would be a safe choice if a wager was pending. On the even-
ing of tbe first day a ball was given, at which the shooters
demonstrated their command of ail social graces aud became
acquainted with the townspeople, particularly those in whom
youth, beautv, amiability and femininity concentered. The
matches were' nil but one Hurlingham style, at 30 yards rise,
from five ground traps.

Blue Rock Club.

A July attendance of bnt five at the Blue Rock meeting at
Bird's Point on Saturday last, argues very strong counter-
atlractions in the way of tront fishing and dove shooting.
A strong northeast wind materially assisted the flight of the
targets and accounts in a great degree for the rather low
scoreB of those who shot.

At 20 single Blue Rock targets, 18 yards rise. For club trophies.

A. Scbwerin 1 lllOlnOllOlOOllOol u— 11

Hawks 010001 1000000101 0110— 7

Mack 10001011 11 1100D1110 0— II

Noyes 10011110000100 001010-8

Abbot Jr 1 0010110100100110100— 9

At 1 singles, similar conditions.

A.Schwerin 0 nioOlinl 1-6

Noyes 0 00111010 0—4

HawkB 1 1 0 1 O 1 0 0 1 1-6

Mack 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0—5

0 w

A. Jjoualdson 1

G>. W. Watson 1

Lopez 1

Albury 1

1 1

1 1

0 1

FIRST DAT.

At 5 birds P5 entrance. F. J. Bassford, first: Al. DoD.tldson, sec
ODd. in ti' s; third divided by G. W. Watson and Lopez.
Coons 0 0 0

F. J. Basstord 1 1111

H. bassford 1 1

McGonigle 1 0

At ^0 birds. S15 entrance. Al. Donaldson, first: F. J. Bassford, sec-
ond: third divided byLopezand McGonlgle.

Al. Donaldson 021 111211110101121 12-7

F.J. Bassford 021 112 0 112 1110 2 111 0 2-16

H BasBlord 1 101111102211010100 0-13

McGonigle 1 1110110100112111 2 11-16

G. W. Watson 10100100W

Albury 1 010112111011112101 1-16

Coons '.'. 11110200021120W

K Watson 0 1U021212012011102W

Lopez 1101022120011212112 1—16

C. Kotinson IllllllOlOw

TIES. SECOND TIES. THIBD TILB.

McGonigle 0 111 1111 0111

Albury 1011 0111 ,,„,

Lopez 1101 0111 110 1

F. J. Bassford ... 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1

At 10 birds. S10 entrance. F. J. Bassford, first; C. EobinBOD, sec-
ond; Lopez and V. Watson divided third.

Kobinso u 1 1

H. Bassford ° !

F. J. Rassford 1 1

Lopez 1 1

F. Watson 0 0

Albury ° J

Burton 0 0

A i pairs, 18 yards rise, plunge trap rules

At Bakersfleld.

A team from the Traver Gun Club visited Bakersfield on
July 4th and shot a match with a like number of members of
The Knights of the Trigger.

The visitors were entertained at the elegant club rooms of
the local organization and passed a pleasant day. The birds
werefresb, but the stillutss o£ the day and intensity of the
heat made it easy to roll up high scores. Secretary, P. C.
Jurgens of the Traver team had a clean score until some
fair admiter remarked that he was tbe best shot present, an
intimation that so ratiledhim that he got four straight "eggs.''

But two clean scores were made, by Messrs. Fitzgerald and
Day of the home team. Tbe Knights won by 36 to 32.

At 10 birds. teavebteam.

Jnrgens 1 111100001

Beare 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1

Drake 111O111011

Sheill .' 1 11111101 1—32

bakersfield team.

Fitzgerald 1 111111111

Day 1 111111111

Borgwordt 1 101111011

Miller 0 11111111 0— P6

1 1

0 12-

1 — 10
1- 8

1 0

aldson and C. Robinson divided first and second
F. J. Bassford divided third.

$5 entrance. Al. Don-

H. A. basslord and

.11 11

10

11-7

11

10—0

01

11-7

10

W — 3

Coons 10

G Walson 01

J*. Watson 01

H. Bissford 10

II

10

01—5

1-10

— 6

— 6

Robi;

F. Bassford In ll

Al. Donalds on 11 11

Lopez 11 0j

SECOND DAT.
Sweepstake, at 10 bir^s. $5 entiauce. Won by F. J. Bassford

F B=ssiord 1 11111111

Donaldson 1 11I111UW

Lopez ■ 1 1 1 1 ! 1 ° »

G. Watson 0 w

Freeze-out. Hurlingham. $2.60 entrance. Divided by Lopez and

F. WalS 'D.

H.Brown 1 1 I '* 0 I F. Watson 1 1111

A. Donaldson 1 1 0 w Coon 1 0 w

Lopez 1 1 1 1 1 ] F. Bassford 1 1 0 w

Decision in the Bennett— Paine Match.

The referee in the revolver match ior the world champion-
ship between Messrs. Bennett and Paine has sent the follow-
ing decision to the stakeholder.

N. R A. Office, New York, June 26.— A. G.McVey, Esq.,
Boston Herald: The Paint-Bennett dispute m the recent
revolver match Laving been left to me for final settlement, I
have to-day heard the case as presented by the respective
judges, Messrs. Dexter nnd Fellows and Mr. Bull the leferee.
In my judgment the provisions in the terms of tbe match,
that it should be "play or pay" and that "either pjrty failing
to observe any of tbe conditions hertiu agreed to shall for-
feit all money deposited," required that each contestant
should tire 601) shots. Chevalier Paine having refused to do
this he thereby forfeited hie right to the stakes. It is im-
miterial in my opinion whether Mr. Bennett used a proper
pistol or not. Chevalier Paine should have shot the match
through if he intended to claim the stakes. If the rules of
the association are lo be strictly adhered to, the protests are
of no value, for No. 5 of tbe general regulations plainly eiys,
"all protests must be made in writing in duplicate.'' Tbe
protest of June 7 was against the sights used by Mr. Bennett
as not beirjg what was demanded in the articles of agreement.
The terms of toe match were that the revolvers should be a
Smith & Wesson .44cal.. Russian model. There is no men-
tion made of any particular sight. I understand that in
revolver c mpetitions the description of this pistol allows it
to be used with tbe wedge sight used upon military revolvers
or with a target sight; that it is sold with both, and that the
latter is the sight which is used by all contestants in competi-
tions with this pistol. Both the competitors used front sights
of this descripiion, there being but little difference between
them, and I see do reason why one sight was not ns fully
within the rules as the other, and why both were not adniiss-
able. I do not tbink that the regulations of the N. K. A. in
regard to time allowed competitors to shoot at Creedmore
with rifles apply to a match of this description. There is
no limitation in the lules or is any enforced in regard to the
time allowed in revolver competitions, nor do I consider that
tbe words "100 shots a day" can be coustrued to tut an 100
shots in 100 minutes. I therefrre decide that the prottsts
cannot be sustained, and that Mr. Beuntttis the winner of
tbe match. Yours very respectfully, John S. Shepherd,
Sec. N. K. A.

The Humboldt County Sportsman's Club holds its first
trap meeting to morrow, using live birds.

Trinity Summit, in Humboldt County, referred to else-
where, is near Hoopa Valley, Indian Reseveration, and is
easily reached.

The Lincoln Gun Club has challenged the Blue Rock
Club to shoot for the irter-clob trophy, recently wonby
the latter. Time and place to be at option of the B. R. C.

To-day and to-morrow at San Diego the "Standard Medal
Shooting Tournament" is to be shot. The prizes are valu-
able and general interest is being taken in the event. "We
expect to receive full scores.

A picturesque ten bird pigeon match was that shot at
Cincinnati by Miss Annie Oakley and Mr. Al. Bandle. The
petite lady handles her guu like a Robinson, and is an antag-
onist not safely to be underestimated. It was thought that
Mr. Bandle's gallantry would make him lose the match, but
he won by 10 to 9.

On Cross Creek and its branches, near Traver, Tulare
County, the grass is alive with young ducks. We regret to
learn that they are being killed ia large numbers. The prac-
tice is unsportsmanlike, and the game is soft, tasteless and
quite worthless. The Traver Gon Club should put a stop
to the killing of flappers.

A correspondent writes from Humboldt County that a party
of hide hunters is camped on Trinity Summit, and has been
killing deer wholesale for their skins. Trinity Sommit is one
of the beat regions in the State fcr deer, the forked-horn or
chemise deer, the heaviest and best deer of the coast, being
especially numerous. The party referred to is reported to
have killed more than one hundred deer, leaving the carcassea
to the buzzards and coyotes, a criminal waste, in contempla-
tion of which ordinary phrases of animadversion seem stale
and ineffectual. After all efforts of tbe press, local and gen-
eral, after repeated convictions for liku offenses, after many
demonstrations of a public sentiment abhorrent to such
villany, that citizens of Humboldt can be fo lost to regard for
the good opinion of their neighbors, and eo utterly lacking
self respect, may well excite remark.

If there was no statute law in the premises, there would
yet be sufficient influence in a sense of right to restrain really
decent men, but when there is added to the instinctive
repugnance to mere slaughter, an express mandate of the
written law, the man who puts both to contumely may well
be avoided and stigmatized as a tit associate only for tbe
criminal classes, against whom the machinery of the office of
the District Attorney of Humboldt County has been so effec-
tively put in operation heretofore. The names of the offenders
have not been given, nor is it likely that if published their
despicable owners would feel the stiDg of sbauie; bnt v-e may
urge upon the sportsmen of Eoreka nnd the county the
necessity of stopping such unlawfnl and minous practices as
tbat referred to. If sportsmen work together, their influence
caunot but move the proper authorities.

THE~KENNEU

Dog owners &re requested to send for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels. In all Instances writing plainly names of si re and d&ti
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Whelps.

Mr. H. T. Payne's English setter PrinceP6 Olande, whelped
June 2dth, 1888, seven, four dogs, to Melius' Grouse II
Five since dead.

Prefix Claimed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I beg to advise you
that Mr. W. Stew-irt Diffenderffer, Baltimore, Md., has filed
his application, for the sole nse of tho prefix Woodbrook. Ob-
jections, if any, may be forwarded to me at any time within
two weeks. A. P. Vredknbcroh, Secretarv A. K. C.

New York, N. Y , Jane 30, 1888.

A special meeting of the American Kennel Club will be
held at No. 44 Broadway, N. Y., on July 23d, for the pur-
pose of acting upou applications for membership from clubs
whose shows are to be held early in the automn, and other
urgent business. Members of the Pacific Kennel Club who

1888

<pe letter and j&pntttettum.

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desire to offer suggestions or amendmeDts to enactments of
the A. K. C. should address the representative of the club,
Mr. Elliot Smith, at 59 Wall St., N. Y.

Kennel readers will sympathize with Mr. Payne in the loss
of a valuable litter of English setters noted elsewhere. Mr.
Payne's brood bitch Claude is a very good one indeed, being
out of a daughter of Bergundthal's Rake and by Rate. An
infusion of the blood of Llewellin's Dan, stronger than in
any other setter in America, if memory serves. The sire
Grouse, is by Mayberry's Dao, a grandson of Dufie and
Rhoebe, the parents of Llewellin's Dan, and is a very good
dog. A previous litter of the same breeding has grown into
sound, able dogs. We are not advised about the cause of
death. ■

ROD.

Communications relating to this department shonld be
addressed to Breedek A2fD Sportssia>\

Angling folks differ from Bportsmen of other degrees in
more respects than one. Shooting men are less given to pnre
speculation. Given a hardy man a gun and a dog, the
problem is how quickest to fill the bag, and as a rule it may
be said that nothing but concentration upon that thought
will ensure creditable success. Coursers must perforce watch
the slips, the dogs and surrounding hummocks until game is
sighted, at which moment all interest centers in the hare and
dogs, with no room for discussion or thought and less care
for collateral incidenls. The lone fisherman is usually
cast in different mould. It may be true that ultimately hie
incentive to excursions is the same, but it seems also true
that he is more prone to linger by the wayside and drink in
the thousand beauties as "the exposed fleece drinks in the
dew." The very implements of the craft suggest the lover
of peace and quiet. A simple rod, a line and some flies,
noiseless in operation and bloodless in effect, suffice, wiih a
good conscience, to outfit the angler.

male and female March Browns, the light wing of the one,
making it effective over the darker color of the other. A
like remark might be made es to the killing quality of the
ants. Very often have we cast a black ant without success,
and begun filling the basket simply by changing to a red ant,
both being tied on hooks of the same size, and alike in form,
the only difference being in color. Any aDgler of more than
limited experience muBt recall similar convincing proofs that
in color more than in form lies the key to Buccess when
choosing flies.

Passing by logical steps to the rest of the tackle to be
chosen by the beginner, and having selected small hooks
dressed lightly in good subdued colors, the natural query is,
how best to present the fly to the fish with least disturbance
of the water and fewest chances of startling the always wary
trout? There is but one answer, piactically, viz: to use the
lightest gut suitable to the character of the water to be fished
and the size of the fish. There are extremists who advocate
the use of filamentary drawn gut at all times, but without
reason. In a boiling mountain stream where no slack water
is found, gut should be strong enough to sustain a dead pull
of not less than one or 01 e and one half poonds. Sacb gut
will hold any fish up to five pounds weight if fairly used.
For low, clear, comparatively still streams or lake use, we
prefer gut drawn to stand a strain of a half pound, or even a
little heavier if it can be had undrawn. "With the latter no
indiscretions are permissible, but it casts so lightly and is so
nearly invisible as to be very killing, while it is quite strong
enough to account for a two or three pound fish, bar accident
or fouling. Such gut in any thing like skilled hands will
till the basket with more and better fish, two to one, than the
heavier strands not uncommonly used.

Meet fishermen begin their careers queerly. Taken out
by friends and given opportunity to hook a trout, or mayhap
a salmon, if they have the vis naturale on returning to civili-
zation, they prepare for future independent visits to water-
Bides, and usually begin by selecting rods, the least essential
of the few traps needed in taking game fish. In fact, many
men of many minds agree in purchasing elaborate seta of
rods and reels before providing the most necessary articles.
The reasonable man who desires to catch fish would perhaps
argue thus, "What do fish first see of all the tackle," and ans-
wering say, "the fly." So beginning with his hook he would
build up his system of fishing impedimenta. As to hooks,
opinions differ widely, as may be proven to the satisfaction of
any one who will be at the trouble of gathering samples from
distinguished adepts. A whole gamut of formB, bends and
barbs can be arranged from those chosen by any score of
anglers. The tyro will, despite advice and the uniform suc-
cess of advisers, usnally try for himself a lot of hooks, most
of them vitally faulty, and at last settle upon the style now
most generally used, some sneck bend. As to size, it is
hard to convince the raw hand that the actual pull of the
trout which seems to weigh a pound, is but a very few
ounces, which the smallest and lightest wire will easily sus-
tain if the angler but has his wits about him, and uses his
wrist and arm like anything but a rigid walking beam. It
may be said that the smaller the hook, the greater the num-
ber of trout raised. Then of course it follows that with
small hooks and fairly commensurate skill, the man who
uses large sizes mast be beaten at the sport. For those who
insist upon striking with all possible force, no tackle is
suitable but the coarse things in common use among them.
It is the quickness rather than the power, which sets keen
hooks into finny jaws, just while the fish is debating
whether the tempting but prickly fly is bona 6de or to be

rejected.

From the hook to the dressing might be thought by the
casual reader no wide interval, but to one familiar with the
varied abominations sold by unknowing dealers, there is a
world of room for ohoice and speculation. It would Beem
that fly tying Bhonld have its origin at the hands of men
who angle, and with them alone. That dealers and non-
fishing tyers should merely follow minutely the patterns set
by these most expert on the streams and lakes, but the rule
is quite the contrary. A visit to any tackle shop will be
convincing after the frightful bunches of feathers and silk
have been inspected which are exposed for 6ale to all but
expert buyers, who know precisely what they wish and will
take nothing-else.

Preferences among anglers in the matter of flies, divide
upon color and form. Graceful Harrington Keene in Wild-
voodt Magazine says in answer to the question, "what are
trout flies." "They are imitations of those born of the
particular water in which the trout are found— or they should
be Not imitations of insects that have never been seen in
propria persona nearer than some English river three thou-
sand miles away. Yet the majority of the flies in use by
American fishermen are usually made after patterns of Eng-
lish ineeots furnished by British angling authors. Can any-
thing be more egregious. Such flies as the March Brown,
Cochy bonddhu, Silver Horns, Green Drake, etc., have
absolutely no actual counterpart on the streams of this
countrv, yet they are imitated and catch fish: Indeed any-
thing **ill catch fish on occasions, if it snfficiently resembles
the general form and movement of a living insect, but the
principle is staringly wrong, and its continuance cannot be
juBtified. The result of this haphazard procedure is that
instead of there being certain standard imitations of Bpecific
American insects, there rre a thousand and one different
kinds totally foreign, and existing only because of the ignor-
ance of both fly-maker and fly-user who consumes them."

From precisely what standpoint the excerpt was written
oannot be known, but with the conclusion reaohed, any
practical angler may be permitted to differ, in our opinion.
If there be anything more atrocious and more likely to han-
dicap the angler than the huge, indeterminate things some-
times sold as the work of Bkilled American fly-tyera, we do
not recall it. The best fly, tied to form cannot be said, after
being wet, to resemble anything in the insect kingdom, and
if fish be taken upon it the natural inference is that all is
food that comes to the eye of the trout. As to color, how-
ever a contrary opinion may be held, as may readily be
proven by any one who will fish a dozen palmers of different
dyes' Suppose there is no March Brown on local waters,
there are brown mottled insects by thousands, and we have
often noted a differences between the attraotrrt power of the

THE RIFLE

Communications relating to this department shonld be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

A Nevada Rifleman Abroad.

After the gut the line, and here again good anglers differ,
some piefering a very light Bilken braid, while others go in for
one of considerable size. Both are amply strong, but the
heavier is easy to cast, especially where short casts are the
rule. A controlling factor in choice of line should be the
rod found most confortable to use. A stifBsb single action
rod certainly will not handle a short, light line so accurately
nor with such ease as will a more withy one, but in many
hands the very light rods are more tiresome than those of
six or seven ounces weight. Perhaps a mean would be an
F line of pure silk, level, waterproofed, of American manu-
facture, for a seven ounce rod. If a feather weight rod is
preferred the line may be G or even finer.

Lastly as to the rod. Time was when ,:poles" were used
and in those days of the Fathers, sound hickory and ash
Bufficed, with a bit of string and barbarous hooka like Dame
Berner's, nor is it long since that angling appliances were
much improved. But it maybe safely said that fishers of
the generation generally go in for the utmost casting and
killing power in their rod?, combined with life and lightness,
and it seems that no material sj nearly combines necessary
properties as bamboo, either whole or preferably split and
glued np in sections. Perhaps In no direction has American
supremacy been better shown than in the laying up, balancing
and finishing of split bamboo rods. Certainly no like work
of English or other makers that has come to notice can in
any wise compare with that done by either of the four or
five American artisans. The tyro will do well to step at
once into possession of a really good split rod. lis cost may
make him pause, but if he consults any old hand he will be
told that the durability, pleasantness in use and efficiency of
Huch a rod vastly more than repay its increased cost. As to
weight and length no invariable rule can be laid down. Just
as strength and steeliness of wrists and aims differ so do
preferences as to rods. One thing may be well noted, that
if it be found that the wrist and arm cannot readily be
educated into lightness in striking, a very light rod with
much play will save many fiBh over one more prompt in
action. That weight of rod should be selected which can
most comfortably be used through a long day of almost con-
tinuous casting, and if fitted out on the lines suggested in
the foregoing paragraphs, the angler may perhaps feel justi-
fied in going abroad in proper seasons without fear of unre-
warded days.

Not that the anglers' reward is alono the weighty basket
lagged home at evening, albeit there is solid pleasure in
having good fish. Even on blank days much can be learned
and enjoyed if the fisherman be anything but a clod. Elo-
quent sentences are those written by the delightful Honorary
Chaplain of tne Jblnglish Fishing Gazette:

" 'Those whom the gods love die young,' is one of the most
pathetic of the many sad sayings of old days. But what of
those whom the gods hate?

•Whom the gods would destroy they first drive to madness.'
But do they always deBtroy those whom they hate? Some
strange and rather weird fancies have come into my mind of
late on this subject.

Ib it possible that those whom the gods hate are condemned
to live to the utmost possible span of human life, ever tor-
mented by some mad papsion, some wild uncontrollable long-
ing for that which never can be grasped? Must we go on to
the very end, longing, craving, striving, with the full knowl-
edge all the while that we never shall succeed 1

Can it be that at my birth I had breathed into me the seeds
of a devouring passion for dry fly fishing because the gods
hated me? Anyway, they could not have endowed me with
a more disastrous and ever-to-be disappointed propensity if
they had tried. As for catching tisb, that to me is quite a
secondary consideration. If no fish are rising, it contents me
well to cast for practice. To try how best to put the fly over
this or that spot, to try all sorts of dodges to prevent the fly
from dragging when the line must be cast across a weed, to
study the effect of wind upon the cast is foil of interest, and
one can store up any amount of practical knowledge for future

use."

Nor need he have ceased at the pleasures purely incident
to fishing. It has so often been written from Berners down
that a contemplative mind should be the anglers, as to have
erown trite to readers in whom only a cooking-tire bums.
But to those in perpetual conflagration, there is much in
angling beside pounds of fish, and the power to discern grows
stronger with each excursion, until it really seems at times
that the fishing is the incident rather than the central idea.
Not loquacious, it is no easy matter to start the old-time
angler upon a recital of his adventures, but when such an
one is found, strenuous effort to induce the unlocking of his
hoard of recollections is alwayB worth while. Rare bits of
knowledge about flies. Curious fancies to colors, and, per-
haps, exclusive control of particular feathers often repay snob,
an effort.

Editor Breeder akd Sportsman: — The riflemen of Spring-
field were recently favored by a call from that tine shot and
gentleman, Mr. George C. Thaxter of Carson City, Nevada.
Although Mr. Thaxter was in the city but a short time, the
few marksmen who met him were highly pleased with him
and regretted to have him leave. Your correspondent took
him in hand and showed him around over our beautiful
city, visitiDg among other places, the United Slates Armory,
where the regulation musket is built. Mr. Thaxter was
surprised to find it under military discipline, and was mnoh
interested in noting the various operations of milling, turn-
ing and boring which go on in the huge Government
plant. After luncheon we visited the rifle range, accom-
panied by two of the local experts with whom we shot a Utile
match. Mr. Thaxter tised an entire y strange gun and sights,
but he shot well enough to convince us that he could shoot
when all conditions suited him perfectly. The scorea made
were not large; in fact, none of us expected high scores from
a man who had just attended the Republican Conven-
tion, and come East with the California delegation in all
their glory and style. No man could te expected to return
to normal steadiness lor a moDth after such ao experience.
It was easy to see however, that our visitor had great hold-
ing power and command of his rifle. At 200 yards, usiiig
the Ballard military rifle, on the Binman target. Mr. Thaxter
scored 72, your correspondent 72, Mr. M. W. Ball 71 and
Mr. T. B. Wilson 69. Oar guest showed us photographs of
the wonderful rifle team of the Carson City Guards, a team
which I consider the best from any one city in the world.
Mr. Thaxter intimated a belief that San Francisco possessed
the best two off-hand military shots in America in Sergeant
Ed. Hovey and Mr. Johnston. All I can say is, that if they
can beat Mr. Thaxter, they cau undoubtedly shoot. Oor
guest left us with a promise to attend the great shooting festival
at Newark, N. J. Rifle interests are lively, many men being
in preparation for the Newark tournament.

The new Whilmore hammerless shotgun recently spoken
of in your columns is well under way, the tools and gauges
haviDg beeu finished and the first hundred of the guns being
about ready for the market. It combines several new and
valuable ideas, and will be built under the immediate super-
vision of Mr. Whit more, one of the best gun mechaLics iu
the country. As sooo as the gun is rfady for sale, the man-
ufacturers will address themselves to the Pacific Coast sports-
men through your ii teresting columns, and they will rind
much of interest in the new system. C.

Springfield, Mass., July 7, 18S8.

Last Sunday being the second Sunday of the month Capt.
Siebe'" popular range at Shell Mound was crowded, despite the
coldnesB of the day and the strong wind that blew across the
range. Some excellent rifle shooting was done, however, at
200 yard's, and with revolvers at -50 yards, the latter by Mr.
S. Carr and Mr. Ed, Hovey, being really brilliant.

The National's Shooting Club did some class shooting a*
200 yards, making high scores. The winning scores are
given.

CHAMPION CL*SS

C Slever 2U0 yards— 5 4 5

600 yards— 5 4 5

J . E. Klein 200 yards— 4 4 4

5< 0 yards- i 5 4

P. E. Robertson 200 y3rds-4 5 5

500 yards— 'a 3 3
FIRST CLASS.

A, P. Rave 200 yards -4 2 5

COO yards— 4 2 5

SECOND CLASS.

O.F.Peterson 100 yards— 5 4 1

500 yards— 4 5

J. G. Hnlt 200 yards— 2

5i~0 ysrds— 4 4 s

O. Nolte 200yards-4 4 4

600 yards -5 3 4

THIED CLASS.

C. Elein 2f~0 yards— 4 4

T Cnrrie 2C0 yards— 3 3

H. Harper 'JOU yards— 3 3

FOCBTH CLASS .

Hunt 200 yards— 4 4

Fonda 200 yards— 4 4

I Robinson 200 yards— 3 0

5 5 5 4 5 4

4 5 5 6 5 5

4 5 4 4 5 4

5 4 5 5 4 4

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A team match was then shot at the short range, the scores
being:

CAPTAIN ELEIN S TEA*.

O.O. Nolle * 5 5 4 4

J. E. Klein * * * * *

P. E. Robertson * * 6 4 1

J. Hnlt * 4 3 4 5

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5—14
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4-40—173

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Meyers * 4

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4—36
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The scores of the Independent Rifles, at 200 yards with
Sharps— Borchardt rifles were:

H. Tannemacber * 3 4 3 5 4 5

George Miller 3 4 3 4 4 3 3

J.KulVe 3 2 4 4 4 2 4

F . Staude 3 4 3 4 3 4 2

E. Moeninc 3 * * * * 3 3

J. Scblictmann * 0 3 4 4 4 3

Captain SchraalloU * 3 4 3 3 2 3

J.Wiotjen 3 3 2 3 3 4 4

But two of the Hancock Rifles appeared, and their work
was not so good as usual being as follows:
Llent. Crowley 2t)0 yards 1 52434445 3-6*

3 118 3 4 4 4—30—66
Beret. P. McBrlen...200 yards ■» > 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1-34

4 3 3 3 4 3 4 4—29-63

Mr. Ed. Hovey, for the first time in months, was on the
rani^e, and with Mr. S. Cure did some pistol practice at 50
yards, the result being:
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San Francisco, - - Saturday, July 14, ld&8.

Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIB.

Julv 15th, Los Angeles August fitb to 11 th inclusive-
July 1 5th, lone City August 7th to 11th "

August 1st, "Santa Roaa August 13th lo lKth *■

Aug. 1st, Petaluma August ^Otb to 25th "

Aug. 1st, Chico August 21st to 25tn "

Aug. 10th, Marysville August 28th to Sept 1st "

Aug. 1st, Glenbrook Angust '.8th to Sept. 1st '•

Aug. 1st. Golden Gale August 27th to Sept 4th "

Aug. let. State Fair, Sacramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 15th '■

Aug. 1st, Stockton Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d '*

Aug. iOtn, Nevada State Fair, Reno... .Sept. 17th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 1b1, San Luis Obispo Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 2utb, Carson City, Nevada Sept.ilth to Sept. 29th "

Aug. 1st, San Jose Sept. 24 tb to Sept. 29th "

Aug. 1st, N.ipa Oct. 2d to Oct. Cth "

Aug. 1st, San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th "

PATMESTB IN STAKES-

Sept. 1st, second payment *3G0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. lit, " " 25 In three-year-old "

Sept. 1st, " *' 25 In tw^-year-old " "

Aug. 6th, third paymraent 50 Occident stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting S100 Stanford Stake, 1888.

Views of Trotting Horse Breeders.

Elsewhere will be found the views of some p/ouiinent
breeders regarding the trotting horse of the future which
were drawn out by a circular from the Leicnton Journal.
As was to be expected there is a good deal of variation.
Locality has something to do with opinions, and pre-
dilections are oftentimes based on trivial grounds. We all
are more or less impressed with favoritism, whether there
are logical grounds to warrant it or not. The views of
Capt.T. E. Moore come nearer to what we fancy than any
of the others, and though condensed into few words
express a great deal.

That preference is given to horses under what is now
considered a medium size is not straDge, when in all
probability the breeders quoted have a greater number
of that description. That fast trctters will be of larger
size in the future than they have rated in the past, is just
as sure as that the best race-horses of to-day will average
a hand higher than the best of a century ago. We have
yet to meet a breeder who would r.ot prefer a sixteen-
Land horse to one which was below that mark, provided
all other things were equal; and purchasers, unless
ruided by Bpecial reasons, will also pay more for a good
big one than one of the sanin capacity which is smaller,

Had the query been added, what in your opinion is
the best form for a fast trotter to possess? all who are
TreU posted on configuration and candid enough to ad init,
,vould answer the type more frequently seen in the
thoroughbred than in any other family.

Desecration of the Tracks.

We sbculd be derelict in our duty were the late Roman
chariot race allowed to pass without reprehending the
practice. It did not better iv that it was held on Sun_
day, though that is a feature not necessary to dilate
upon at present. Having taken place on one of the
most prominent tiacks of theState with long accounts pub-
lished in the dailies, people at a distance will form esti-
mates of our turf and track sports which are far from
being correct. Tha1" such a desecration was possible is
owing to the public pool and betting rooms of San Fian-
cisco. They have broken into the legitimate business of
the racecourses, so that something had to be done to
cover the expenses, and the question is, whether the
tracks shall be closed, or measures adopted to keep
them running.

Last week w*t copied from the N. Y. Sportsman, an
article to which we placed as an appropriate headline,
"The Curse of Racing." It was. a description of the
Suburban in Washington, and we learn that it was du-
plicated in San Francisco, with the further addition that
in lieu of one place there are three in our city. The same
scenes are produced; an eager, excited throng anxiously
awaiting the announcement, the eagerness and excite-
ment which in place fo being due to witnessing the con-
test,depend un the dollars which have been staked on the
result.

There is a fascination in betting rooms which old and
young find hard to resist, when once the habit
has been formed. A much stronger attraction when
there are accessories to heighten the interest. The bell
which announces that the horses are at the post on a
course thousands of miles away is the signal for a cessa_
tion of the tumult of voices. The suspense is evidently
intensified by the imagination, and whereas there may
be anxiety and irritation in witnessing the start of an
actual race, and these relieved by moments when there
is no chance for them to set off, the telegraph keeps the
faculties on a strain without a loosening of the tension
until the flag falls. The money which it would cost to
visit the track is saved, and even that trifling sum invest-
ed adds to the excitement. There is a crush of people to
countenance them in being present. Young men whose
time should be given to their employers rush in for a few
minutes if longer absence is not proper, and this is re-
peated day in and day out, so long as the eastern racing
season lasts. The curse of racing is none too strong a
term. The gambling ftalures are alone presented, ihe
benefits entirely ignored. The money the dupes expend
does not aid horse breeding a particle. The large sums
which are required to run these establishments go to the
proprietors and their servants, to telegiaph companies,
to rent of rooms, and we are creditably informed a bio-
sop to those who "run" San Francisco. In lieu of being
an aid to horse-breeding, it is a load which will ulti-
mately handicap it out of the race; or at the best restrict
it to animals which are sent out of the state. The home
demand will be nil when the race courses in the vicinity
of San Francisco are closed, and then the adverse cur-
rent will operate all over the S'a*e.

Although there will be a general feeling of condemna-
tion among those who have the real wellfare of racing
and trotting at heart that such an exhibition should be
tolerated on a respectable track, it must be borne in
mind that the lessee has heavy expenditures to meet,
and when debarred from a legitimate source of remuner-
ation, necessity compels him to pursue a course which
he would fain uvoid. Before the establishment of bet-
ting rooms, occasional races could be given with some
accruing profit. Now when the attempt is made there
is a positive loss, and a further consequence is that fewer
horses are trained. With even first-class horses engaged
a large proportion of those who patronized the sport are
better pleased with the attractions of racing by tele-
graph, the rooms are thronged, the course desolate.
Rent and other expenses run on, however, and if an at-
tempt is made to provide for payment, coniraisseration
palliates the offence and we condone what it is not pos-
sible to approve.

"Hereditary Descent.'

The article copied from an English paper under the
above heading contains some good suggestions, but if
carried out in a strict sense would create dire confusion
among public stallions. Like many other things it is
the safest to permit that business to regulate itself.
Enlightened breeders are competent to judge for
themselves, and the few who are not capable of discern-
ing what is for their own interest, will not make
their choice contingent on the certificate of a man who
may not be capable, aud who if capable, could not be
trusted with so much power.

The licensing system has some advantages, and if a
law were put on the books, similar to the one advocated
by the Brkedku a.nd Sportsman some years ago, that
was, to issue licenses on a graduated scale for all classes

of horses, and turn over the money to the District Agri-
cultural Societies to add to their premium lists Thus
whatever was paid by thoroughbreds, trotters, general
purposes and draft horses should be given to the classes
from which it was drawn, in this way encouraging
breeding, and giving some return to stallions.

Veterinary certificates may be very well when an in-
tending purchaser has not the knowledge whicn he can
rely upon to discover unsoundness; but make it obligatory
that before a horse can cuter a show rin^, or be per-
mitted to do public service he must have such a voucher,
and the door is opened for a great d^al of trouble.
When there is a degree of unsoundness which is likely
to affect the progeny, there are few breeders who are
incompetent to make the discovery. There is a great
deal of talk about occult spavins, blind splints, .ing-
bones, side-bones, etc., but if these are so occult as not to
be noticed by an observer who has a degree of "horse
knowledge," or to cause even slight lameness, it is a fair
inference that they are fancies of the expert. Ahorse
may pass the most critical examination as to soundness,
and yet be utterly worthless as a progenitor, while some
of the most successful sires could not stand the test.
Abnormal deposits of bone, and diseases of the lungs and
bronchial tubes are held to be transmissible, and with
good reason. Still a horse which has a spavin as big
as an egg may be less likely to transmit the extraosseous
growth than one which is entirely free from even a sus-
picion of unsound hocks. The "model" hock may have
become diseased from direct injury, while a joint which
is faulty in every point be as sound as a newly coined
double eagle. We should prefer one which had neither
objection, though if compelled to select would discard the
sound and weak, and accept the strong and deformed.
Then, too, if a horse is hopelessly unsound in wind, but
has the proper shape in chest, neck and nostrils, we should
prefer him to one which is all right in his respiratory
organs, but faulty in configuration of the pans on which
the breathing partially depends. Although clearness of
wind is not absolutely indicated by outward shape still,
when a horse is deep in the chest, large windpipe, wide
between the jaws, nostrils which show that there is a
chance for the fullest extension when the breathing is
rapid, there is nearly a certainty that in a normal con-
dition the organs of respiration were all right. Roaring
is unquestionably one of the greatest drawbacks against
which English breeders of thoroughbreds have to
contend. It ij comparatively rare in the East, practically
unknown in California. Heaves, or what veterinarians
term "broken wind," is founc in horses which are of the
proper shape. That this unsoundness is due to conditions
outside of heredity is beyond question. It was unknown
in the part of Iowa where we formerly resided as long as
as the native grasses were used for forage, and it is
only within the last few years that we have seen it in
California, and only two cases at that.

There is some and good a great deal of humbug in rela-
tion to unsoundness in horses. Old maxims, still older pre-
judices, old laws, and heaps and heaps of old rubbish.
Still more. There are plenty of people who imagine
they will not be considered a "good judge" of the form
of a horse unless they pick flaws, and we have known
qviite a number of this class which were just as likely to
condemn good points and extol deficiencies as to be right
in their opinions, so there are some veterinaries who have
a mania for discovering ailments, thinking that it is an
evidence of superior skill.

To form a correct diagnosis of disease, or to. discover
cause of lameness which is not readily apparent, requires
practice as well as "book learning." But it does not
require a very large amount of either to judge whether
sire or dam are fit to breed from so far as soundness is
concerned. The coupling which will ensure the desired
form and attributes is a more difficult problem.

The Fairs— Marysville and Glenbrook.
The next fairs in line of dates are Maryville and
Glenbrook, which open August -28th. The Golden Gate
has also been held on a corresponding date heretofore,
but as it has not been advertised yet, we are in the dark
of what the intentions for this year are. At first sight
it would seem that the clash between the two places
mentioned, would cause serious injury to both, but when
the largo number of horses in training are taken into
calculation, there are good reasons for the belief that
there will be plenty of participators. That is the only
featuie which gives cause for apprehension, and when
the programmes are Btudied, this in a great measure
disappears. For instance the open trotting and pacing
are as follows: Marysville, three minute, 2:35, three-
year-old, 2:27, 2:20 pacing, 2:40, 2:50, 2:30 and 2:23.
Glrnbrook, 2:30, 2:50, 2:40, 2:30 pacing, 2:24, 2:27 and
2:20. The 2:30 is set for the first day at Glenbrook, aud
comes off on the last at Marysville, leaving three clear
days between, which would give this class a chanoe to
compete at both places. But with the number of horses

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at work, there need be no lack of entries, and if owners
and trainers were to consult, a fair division could he
agreed upon. Locality will, of course, govern in many
instances, and in others predilections have weight,
though with those who have not a decided choice there
might be an understanding which will advance all in-
terests.

There is no difficulty with the running events. There
are three open to all at Marysville. At Glenbrook, six
which are free to all comers. There are plenty of race-
horses in California, notwithstanding many which are
owned here, are battling gallantly in the East, and there
is little, doubt that there will be good fields and grand rac-
ing in both places. Therefore there is little risk in
predicting successful fairs in the upper country even
with the contingency th*t Golden Gat e occupies the
same week.

There is no necessity for repeating the programmes as
all who are interested will scan the advertisements
which give full particulars.

From what we know and learn it will be a difficult
thing to choose which place to visit. That is, for people
who are footloose and who desire an outing which will
afford the most pleasure. Several yearB ago we attended
the fair at Marysville and can vouch for the hospitality
and warm-heartedness of the p-ople, and those who
have spent fair week at Glenbrook are unanimous in
voting it one of the most attractive places on the coast,
and that is praise enough. It strikes us that the attrac-
tions are so nearly balanced that a person who was
cogitating over a choice would be somewhat in the fix of
Captain McHeath when he saDg, "How happy could I
be with either, were other dear charmer away." "With
this advantage that a "toss-up" could decide in the
case of the fairs, whereas his doubt could not be
solved so readily. Those who are in doubt might dis-
pel the cloud by resolving to take them both in, two
dayB at one, a day for the intervening trip and two days
at the other. Then again would come the difficulty of
interruDting the "good time" which must'necessarily be
nnder way at either place.

The fairs of California, what a grand array for our
Statp, and telling more for the enterprise of the people
than chapters could fairly calculate. Mountain land
and valley, and those which are held on the same week,
exemplars of fertility of both sections. Marysville the
center of a region which can be classed with the richest
of the world. Glenbrook among the mines and hills
from which are dug tons of auriferous and argentiferous
ores, and with glens and slopes bedecked with fruits and
flowers.

That there should be grand displays when nature has
done so much "goes without saying." When joined to
the prevailing spirit that characterizes inhabitants of
mountains, hills and plains of California it is not sur-
prising that the first place is cheerfully conceded.

will be such an intense desire to witness the tournament,
that all who have the least fancy for trotting horses, and
those who are interested in the breeding of trotters will
be sure to be on hand. The purse is liberal and the
time for trotting coming so soon after the close of the
entries that there is little risk in the horses getting out
of fix.

At all events it will be worth a trial, as should there
be a failure in obtaining entries there is still time enough
to substitute something else. There certainly can be
nothing in the way of horses being named in it except-
ing too short a time for preparation. Horses which
ended their season the first of June will have nearly three
months, and if not overloaded with flesh, eighty odd
days should put them in fair order.

Palo Alto, Ansel, Stamboul.Woodnut, Dawn, Jim Mul-
venna, Mt. Vernon, Menlo, Sable "Wilkes. What a
field to draw upon, and it may be that others who were
not far behind may stand a show with the best of these
named.

This can be called the stallion year, as never before
since trotting was given a place, has there been such an
opportunity to gain renown, and with lots of money as
well as glory to the victors.

Flossie G.

Golden Gate Pair.

It is a moral certainty that the man who does the trot-
ting horse for the Breeders* Gazette was not aware that
Iceberg was a thoroughbred, or Flossie G. would not
have obtained the encomiums given her. The granddam
of her sire is also claimed to be by a thoroughbred, so that
there are two near crosses of the blood. But someway
that blocd has a strange faculty of asserting its potency
in the face of this wonderfully wise lecturers, and it will
not down, though commanded in tones which are deemed
imperative. Here are the praises which are worthily
bestowed:

But of all the races at Janesville, that for horses of the 2:18
claBB furnished the sensation, not only of the meeting, but of
the season thus far. Among the starters was the chestnut
mare Flossie G., that last year at Janesville had made a
record of 2:22£ in her first race, and shown then that she was
capable of even greater things. Horsemen noted how easily
she had done the trick, and learning that she was well bred —
by Antar, son of Almont, dam by Iceberg— they tried to buy
her, but the mare's owner was a man who knew the value of
the goods he had on hand, and wanted too much money to
enit the boys. Flossie G. was not given a hard campaign in
1887, a few easy races near home being all that was asked of
her, and the result of this policy was that she wintered beau-
tifully, and this spriDg was better than ever. Janesville was
again her first start, bat this time she waB obliged to go
against the cracks, White Stockings, Loretta F. and Gov.
Hill opposing her. "White Stookings won the first heat in
2:24^, and then Flossie G. was sent along. Mining the nest
three heats in 2:18£, 2:21£, 2:19J. This perm. " ^ce satisfied
even the worst doubters that Bhe was a mare of the highest
quality, and on the following day she was sold for $10,000
cash to M. E. McHenry, the driver, although who his princi-
pal in the transaction is has not jet been made public. One
thing is certain, Flossie G. is a great young mare, and those
who saw her race at Janesville do not hesitate to say that she
can go a mile in 2:15 right now. Of course McHenry will
take her East, and it is likely that her first start in the Central
Circuit will be made at Cleveland.

An Eastern Weeding- ^ ut Sale.

The annual weeding-out sale of the Dwyer Brothers and a
few horses owned by others took place at Sheepshead Bay
track on Jnne 30th. Colonel S. D. Bruce was the auctioneer.
Among the more prominent horsemen present were Dave
Johnson, the Lamasney Brothers, Dave Pulsifer, Willitim
Jennings, Walter Gratz, J. M. Brown, G. H. Kemaghan, A.
Garson, M. Huggins, M. Hitchcock, Frank McCabe, John
Henry, Matt Burns, J. W. Rogers, Major Elliott, Jaioei
Rowe, C. Littleb'eld, William Sloops, and many others. The
following horses were sold:

Victress, bay filly. 2, by Luke Blackburn, ont of Moselle;
to Lamasney Brothers, for $1,525.

Passport, chestnut colt, 2, bv Enquirer, oat of Martiea; to
W. C. Daly, for SI, 275.

Ocean, bay filly, 3, by imp. Billett, out of Sabina; to G. B.
Morris, for SI, 100.

Battery, bay colt, 3, by Onondaga, out of Emily; to F. A.
Garson, for $825.

Carleton, chestnut colt, 2, by King AHoueo, out of Miranda;
to Lamasney Brothers, lor $700.

Perkins, bay colt, 3, by imp. Billet, out of Vassar; to
Lamasney Brothers, for 5650.

Wilton, chestnut gelding, 3, by Willful, out of Ecliptic; to
E. W. Kuowlton, for S500.

Denver, black colt, 2, by Virgil, out of Air; to R. McBride,
for $475.

Bay Ridge, bay colt, 3, by imp. Billet, out of Hi; to F.
Costello, for $425.

Penman, bay colt, 2, by Virgil, out of Asia; to A. Garson,
for $425.

Bay filly, 2, by imp. Billet, out of Hi; to W. C. Daly, for
$425.

Montgomery, brown colt, 2, by Falsetto, out of Mint Drop;
to John Hannigon, for $400.

St. Albans, bay colt, 3, by Falsetto, out of Crucifix; to
James Brown, for $350.

Long Time, black colt, 2. by Longfellow, out of Lucy
Garnet; to B. Doswell, for $350.

Hailstone, chestnut colt, 3, by Hindoo, out of Delight; to
17. D. Markston, for S325.

Cabinet, bay colt, 2, by Pat Malloy, oat of imp. Queen
Craft; to A. Burrows, for $300.

Fenelon, brown colt, 4, by Reform, out of Megara; to J.
Schmidt, for $300.

Spring Breeze, chestnut filly, 3, by Eolus, out of Spring
Dance; to E. H. flitchen, for $300.

Remsen, bay colt, 2, by King Alfonso, out of Anxiety; to
C. Cornehlsen, for $275.

Bay colt, 2, by Virgil, out of Althea; to B. Doswell, for
$275.

Fargo, chestnut colt, 2, by Onondaga, out of Fanwitcb; to
A. Fitzgerald, for $275.

Bay colt, 2, by Voltigeur, out of Nellie Archer; to J. Ehlick,
for $260.

Bay colt, 2, by Duke of Montrose, out of Belle Waywood;
to A. Purcell, for $200.

Swartbmore, chestnut colt, 4, by Stampede, out of Blossom;
to J. H. Lewis, Jr., for $185.

Tarn O'Shanter, bay colt, 4, by Harry O'Fallon, out of
Tillie Babbitt; to A. Garson, for $170.

Bay colt, yearling, by Fellowcraft, out of Rokee; to J.
Ehlick, for $110.

Horon, baj colt, bv Saxon, out of Vanriolite; to A. Purcell,
for $100.

Doc Bobbins, bay gelding, 3, by Duke, cut of Slambang;
to B. Doswell, for $60.

Since writing the notices of the Marysville and Glen-
brook Fairs, we have received the *'ad" of the Golden
Gate. It appears that there was some delay in arrang-
ing terms, though everything is now fixed, and it will be
held on the Oakland Trotting Park. There is not time
to prepare an article, commensurate with the importance
of this fair, lor the paper of this week, but fortunately
there is space enough before the closing of entries to
accomplish the task.

Task is not correct. Now that everything is satis-
factorily arranged it will be a "labor of love." "We
have, from the time that the organization was first made,
been firm in the belief that the Golden Gate exhibition
would ultimately rank with the great fairs of the
country, and that before many years. It is saying a
good deal, when the prophesy is made, that in the not
distant fu*ure it will equal the California State Fair in
attractions, but we have not the least hesitation in offer-
ing the prediction.

The only part of the programme we can notice now is
the stallion purse of $1,500, and that we were requested
to review. It strikes us to be a wise move, and that it
will receive entries enough to make it one of the great
races of the season. If our information be correct, the
only stallions engaged in the National, which will not be
in readiness to trot at the Golden Gate Fair, are Director
Antevolo, and, perhaps, Guy Wilkes, and then there are
Ansel, Mt. Vernon, Menlo, Sable "Wilkes, and several
others which are fit competitors. Those engaged in the
Grand will be all the better for a race when there is
plenty of time between the engagements as there is in
this case.

With the required number of entries it will draw like
a chimney afire as the public will be all agog to see the
horses which are so much talked about come together.
Leaving out the three which are problematic and
there is a grand field, any three of which will make a
hot contest. With a good chance for six starters there

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'o name cannot receive attention.

Tnscarora, Nev.

Will you inform in your paper if the California mare
Mollie McCarthy was in Chicago in the year of 1875 or 1876,
and if so. did she run in a four mile race in that city?

Answer.— She wan not. Went East in 1878. Her four
mile race there was at Louisville.

Name Claimed.

By Ckas. W. Welly, San Francisco.

Igo Wilkes, for chestnut colt, small white strip in face, no
other white, foaled March 6tb, by Guy Wilkes, dam by Gen.
Benton.

Sale of Trotting Stock— Mr. W. H. Wilson, of Abdallah
Park, Cynthiana, Ky., has sold to Hubinger Bros., of New
Haven, Conn., thedark bay stallion Persimmons, foaled
1885 by Simmons, record 2:28; dam Nona B. by Adminis-
trator, record 2;29-A; second dam Ella Lewis by Ericsson,
record 2:30*.

The P6talunffe Association have added to their already
attractive list, a 2:23 claps to be trotted Toesday, AugnBt I.
Porse $700. All tne trots will be under the rules of the
American Trotting Association. Pool selling will be allowed
ou the ground, but no other form of gambling.

Mk. E. H. DeCamp, the energetic secretary of the Los
Angeles Association, called at our office, Be informs us
that he has made arrangements to assist owners of Btock
entered at Los Angeles, in shipping to that place, as he will
have them collect at various convenient points bo as to ship
together. This will greatly reduce the expense and trouble.
The enterprise shown by our southern friends onght to be
rewarded by the presence of a crowd of Boeedy horses. In
case any race should fail to Btart, the association has decided
to offer special purseB to suit such horses as are at the meet-
ing Each horse will have a chance to trot althongh his
particular race may not be filled. The running races are
half forfeit. Mr. DeCamp will remain in San Francisco
until Wednesday next, and may be addressed in care of this
office. Don't forget that the Los Angeles entries close July 15.

The Eureka Meeting.

The fair at Eureka, Humboldt County, was very success-
ful, as althongh under peculiar conditions it was impossible
to have a full number of nominations in the trotting races.
The entries were very numerous in the running events, and
they gave general satisfaction to the crowds who visited the
track on every racing day. We have received a full account
of the races, together with the summaries, but they were too
late for this week's issue.

Not W. W. Bair.

The article elsewhere copied, it is now supposed refers to
some unprincipled personator of the famous driver Bair.
Mr. Corey of San Jose, being in Philadelphia, visited Mis.
Bair, who stated that Mr. Bair was not in California; where-
on Mr. Corey telegraphed, ordering that his horses be taken
away from the pseudo Bair who had them in charge. This
would indicate that the fellow wanted now in San Jose is a
rascal even more unprincipled than was at first supposed.
"Who Bteals my purse, steals trash,

Bat he who filches my good name

Takes that, " * * whioh leaves me poor indeed."

The First Appearance of Maud 8-

Maud S., under the careful training of Murphy, is gradu-
ally trotting into giaud form. Recently Mr. Bonner drove
her to the Fleetwood Perk, and seeing that the track wee in
very fair order, he told Murphy to give the mare a couple of
easy miles. There were a number of visitors at the track,
and soon a Bcore of watches were clicking the performance of
the peerless mare. The first mile was looked upon as a mere
warming up for a better turn of speed in the second attempt.
Murphy Btarted her off very easy, going to the quarter pole in
38£ seconds, making the half in 1 :1.V;. and came home under
the wire very easy in 2:24. She was cooled out and then sent
another mile. This time she Btarted off like a piece of
machinery, and it was thought a wonderful mile would be
made, but Murphy bad his instructions and sent her to the
quarter pole in 36} seconds. Then on she came to the half
mile, which she left behind her in 1:11. Now came the tog
up the hill, which she breasted bravely, aDd coming down
the stretch like a quarter horse, passed under the wire in the
fast time of 2:15$. Justasshehad reached the half-mile pole
she threw off her hind shoe, and therefore trotted the lat>t
half mile in 1:04 J, with only three shoes on, making the
third and uphill quarter in 31 seconds — a 2:04 gait. This is
really the first time that Maud S. bas been hitched to a sulky
this season and given fast work. It is predicted that if Maud
S. is given a thorough preparation, hhe will beat her own
record of 2:08} before the close of the season.

Mr. LindBey, of Portland, is in receipt of a letter
Detroit which says Mollie Bond, full sister to Jane L., i
ting very fast. She had already showed a half in !
2:24 gait.

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July 14

VETEBISTARY.

Conducted by Thos. Bowhill, M. B. C. V. 8.
Subscribers to this papet can nave advice through this column in all
cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send tbeir nam* and address that
they may be idenlified. Questions requiring answers bymailBhould
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 1523
California St.. San Francisco.

Hereditary Diseases and Veterinary Opinions-

In my last conimnni cation I finished the diseases of the
orgars of respiration, and the nest in order will be those of
the organs ol locomotion.

Diseases that produce lameness in the horse are plentiful
and various. Their causes are many, and if we can remove
any one of them we shall be doing good work. Heredity
plays an important part as one of the causes, and can only
be met and eliminated by attention to the parents. Bone
spavin is a disease, the hereditary predisposition to which is
beyond doubt, all writers of authority being agreed on this
point, which is also well known to breeders of horses. This
hereditary predisposition is not always due to peculiarity of
conformation, as many breeds or families of horses with well
formed hocks often become unsound from this cause. Pecu-
liarity of conformation is nevertheless not only hereditary,
but is of itself a predisposing cause of spavin. Professor
Williams says he has seen unbroken colts so prone in their
economy to the production of bone, that without any assign-
able outward cause, without recognisable injury of any kind,
they have at an early stage exhibited 6pavin, eplintBand ring-
bones. Growing young horses, and particularly such as are
called "over-grown," may be said to be predisposed to spavin,
simply from the circumstance ol the weakness manifested in
their hocks, as well as other joints. Many horses are foaled
with irregular hocks, very often with one hock larger than
the other, and such are apt to be condemned as being dis-
eased and unsound. Again, a horse at four years old will
look coarse in the hocks, or even spavined; but when he is
sis, the same horse will appear quite fine and Bound, pro-
vided he has been properly cared for. Spavins in front of
the hocks are generally condemned, and justly so, and all
stallions suffering from spavin shoald be rejected as unfit
for breeding purposes.

Curb— When curbs are found in both hocks of horses that
have done little or no work, or so young that little work can
have been done, one can conclude that they are due to here-
ditary predisposition, and consequently will most likely be
transmitted. Curby hocks are overbent or siokle-shaped, and
if associated with long ossa calcium, are almost sure to become
the seat of true curb. The best and healthiest horse may
develops a curb as the result of a sprain, and the existence of
one curb in a horse that haB done hard work should not
cause him to be rejected as likely to transmit that defect.

Splint— Splints are very frequently, and nearly always due
to hereditary causes. Professor Williams says the causes of
splints are "Concussion and hereditary predisposition, more
especially that arising from shape and form of leg, which
descends from parent to offspring." A young stallion with
splints on both forelegs, occupying the same position on both,
may safely be charged with suffering from hereditary disease.
Such disease is almost certain to be transmitted; but what if
it is? Splints are sometimes a nuisance, very seldom the
cause of prolonged lameness, and hardly ever the cause of
permanent lameness. We are all bound to admit their here-
ditary nature, but should regret giving such an opinion if it
would be followed by the disqualification of a horse for stud
purposes. Splints are too trivial an unsoundness upon which
to reject a horse.

Windgalh — It is doubtful if this defect can be classed as a
hereditary disease, and its existence on a stallion, unless
positive evidence of marked transmission can be adduced,
should be treated as a harmless condition.

Ringbone— This is one of the worst causes of lameness met
with in horses, and as its hereditary predisposition is sufiBc-
ently proved and acknowledged by all authorities, a simple
advice can be given, and that is, Dever breed from a sire or
dam having ringbones, unless their origin can be readily
traced to some accidental cause.

Side-bone — There is probably no unsoundness which owes
its prevalence so exclusively to heredity as side-bone. It is
the bane of big horses, and should be vigorously attacked by
the rejection of all stud animals afflicted with it.

Diseases of the feel are too common in horses. Some depend
entirely upon esternal injury; some, though directly escited
by injury, are only met with in feet, the form or structure of
which supply the predisposing cause. To say that conforma-
tion is hereditary is only to vary the old formula, "like pro-
daceB like." Narrow feet, wide feet, and flat feet are forma-
tions undoubtedly transmitted from parents to offspring.
With less certainty, and in a less degree, are transmitted
qualities of hoof. Strong, tough horn is a characteristic of
some families as is a dry shelly horn of others. These con-
ditions vary in degree*, and may esist without any disease.
Unless disease is present a veterinary surgeon cannot claBS
them as unsoundness. He may call them hereditary confor-
mations of an undesirable kind, but he cannot pronounce
them hereditary diseases. The line of demarcation between
transmissible conformation and transmissible disease is diffi-
cult to trace, and each case must be judged by itself.

Corns are certainly not hereditary; they are only bruises,
but most likely to occur on broad, open feet.

Sand-crack— If one sand-crack exists on a foot, the horn of
which appears of good quality, there is not sufficient evi-
dence to consider it likely to be transmitted. But if saud-
cracks in two or more feet are found in conjunction with a
hard, dry horn, an opposite opinion can be given.

Laminit'ts — A horse suffering from this disease is not likely
to be submitted to a veterinary esaminalion, but an opinion
may be asked concerning feet which may be altered in form
as a result of that disease. A flat sole is a conformation
probably transmissible. A convex sole is a change of struc-
tu.e due to disease. la it likely to be transmitted? Would
the foal of snch a parent have convex soles, or would it be
especially liable to laminitis? Such a horse should not be
r squalified if it is sound in action.

Navicular Disease— This is the most fertile cause of lame-

-S3 that we know of in the better bred horse — the 1 ane of

li rse flesh. Professor Williams says, "The most frequont

predisposing cause is the abnormally relative position of the

phalangeal bones, either arising from congenital formation of

limb, or induced by shoeing with thick-heeled shoes. Race
horses, as long as they are shod .with racing shoes, seldom
suffer from navicular disease, but when put to harness work
and shod with thick shoes, they soon become unsound."
Navicular disease is also due to the Rheumatoid diathesis, and
the liability to suffer from this originates in htreditaiy pre-
disposition and accidental circumstances. The ovidence
necessary to inolude heredity amongst the causes of navicu-
lar disease is capable of being strengthened by further ob-
servation.

Contraction — A contracted foot is not necessarily a dis-
eased one, nor is it to be looked upon as a predisposing
cause of diseafie. When both feet are contracted the cauEe
of the defect is generally in the shoeing. When one foot is
contracted it may be the result of or accompanied by dis-
ende, but it may be congenital, or accidental. ~ A contracted
foot in the absence ct any other sign of disease, cannot be
classed as hereditary, nor even a condition offering any
evidence of its probable transmission to the offspring.

Disease of the Nervous System— By some authors stringhalt
is said to be hereditary, and by others no such cause is
giveu.

Shiveing — This serious but somewhat ill defined disease
is Baid to be hereditary. Professor Williams records the
case of a mare which suffered from "shiveing." She had
three or four colts, eaeh of which became affected in the
spine before the age of three years.

Epilepsy in Dogs— This disease is undoubtedly transmiss-
ible, and Mr. Hunting records the case of certain families, no
member of which escaped. Some forms of megrims in the
horse are undoubtedly of an epileptic nature, and the espe-
rience of the effects of breeding from such animals would be
interesting.

Diseases of the Shi7t — Eczema in man and dog is undoubt-
edly hereditary. In the horse the analogous condition com-
monly known as "grease" is said to be hereditary by some
authorities, whiie others again deny the analogy, as well as
its being hereditary.

In conclusion I may state that this communication giving
the opinions of the leading writers on the subject of heredity
has been compiled, not with the object of laying down a
standard of what diseases are considered hereditary, and the
evil effects of breeding from animals so affected, but asa
means of opening up a subject of vital importance to breeders
as well as horsemen, and 1 hope my communication will
cause others to give their opinions and esperience on this
Bubject, and also records of any cases of transmissibility of
disease that may have come under their notice.

San Francisco, July 9, 1888.

Chicago Belles at the Races.

In addition to the picturesque there is a comedy side to the
scene. Walk aloDg the balconies at Washington Park and
keep your eyes and ears open. There is a youth with an
expansive shirt front entertaining a couple of pretty young
ladies. He is talking to them about horses, and he knows
all about them, because his father has always kept a pair.
He has a laudable ambition to enlighten the young ladies.

"The Emperor is the favorite," he says, with a knowing
air, "but in my opinion he won t win. You see, he ran in
the Derby last year, and — "

"But I thought the Derby waB only for three-year-olds,"
one young lady interrnpts.

"Oh, dear, no," he replies promptly. "You're not think-
ing of the Derby; you're thinkiDg of the Sweepstakes. That
won't be run to-day."

Then the young ladies feel that they have learned some-
thing, and are duly grateful to the young and espansive-
shirted horseman.

A little further along you notice another little incidect that
arouses you, and at the same time makes you envious. A
youDg lady is betting. A pair of gloves or a bos of candv?
No, indeed; money. Don't be surprised. A great mariy "of
the young ladies bet, and they have an escellent and econom-
ical way of doing it, besides having a moBt remarkable method
of choosing the winning horse. How? Well, listen.

"Whom do you want to bet on this time, Miss Brown?"

"O, I don't know. I want to see them all out first. O,
there they are. Now let me see."

She knits her pretty brows, and eyes them all critically
for a moment.

"O, I want to bet on that one," she cries.

"Which one is it?"

"I don't know his name. I mean that little bit of a fellow
with such pretty colors on his jacket."

"You're talking about the jockey, are'nt you?"

"Yes. He's such a cute little fellow. I am going to bet
on him."

The youth sighs and goes off to put $5 on the "cute little
jockey" that has'nt one chance in a hundred of getting under
the wire first. Where does the envy comb in? Wait till he
comes back. If the horse winB they divide the money; if he
loses— well the youth is $5 out of pocket. Nor is the club-
house the only place where this style is in vogue; there is
much of it also in the grand stand.

The comedy scenes are innumerable. The amount and
the character of the information concerning horses that can
be overheard would startle a veteran horseman, and there
are society people who talk not of the horses but of partieB,
hops and summer resorts. And there are the jolly people
who talk of none of these things, but sit in a circle and tell
Btories. There is plenty to interest and amuse you if you
never saw a race.

Now, how many should you say there were
of the club estimates the crowd at 4..000. Not room enough
for that many on the front balconies? True; but come in-
side. There is the cafe—a large room— and *uat is filled.
Up-stairs there is the large dioing-room, and every table
has its party. All of the many private dining-rooms are
full. Look into the parlors. There are quite a number
there. The member is not so far wrong after ail.

Another scene that is worthy of attention is the view from
the upper balcony looking towards the grand-Btand. You
can stare all you want to there. The crowd on the plebeian
side of the fence won't notico it, and they wouldn't care if
they did. You can look into the grand-Bland and ste it
packed; you can look down on a sea of hats in the open
space in front of it. You can hear the cries of the crowd as the
horses "get off;" you can hear the low murmur as they turn
into the stretch gradually swelling into all manner and'kiuds
of cries. That is a scene worth witnessing, and seldom seen
except from such a point of vantage.

But another thing worth seeing is the crowd during a race.
Take your station on the balcony, and mind you don't look
at the race. Keep your eyes on the people. Notice how the
conversation ceases when the horses arc brought, and bow it
is taken right up again a nunient later. Tbey are at the
pout, but society goes on talking. They have made a false
start, but society does not notice it,

"They're off 1"

Society knows that cry, and in an instant every odo is ex-
cited. Notice the eyes of the pretty girls. How they sparkle'
How the cheeks flush with excitement.

"He's gaining! He's gaining!" cries one little maid, and she
claps her hands in an ecstacy of escitement.

She has a bet on the race.

"O, dear, he's fallen away back, says another.

"Murphy'll win!" esclaimB a third, "he always does."

Murphy is known to nearly every young lady who goes to
the club-honse.

As the horses came down the stretch the excitement in-
creases, and then— society is talking again— it is over.— Chi-
cago Tribune.

Dark Speedy Trotters.

The remarkable prices paid for celebrated trotters stands
out m bold tigureB as the auspicious omens of the future
prospects of that breed. Robert Bonner, of New York, has
purchased for the last twenty years the most distinguished
champions and famous flyers of the trotting turf. Dexter
cost him $33,000, in 1867; Karus he purchased at $35 000,
and Maud S. at $40,000. His stock in young winners and
in old campaigners would, perhaps, foot up to nearly
$200,000. Theyinclude the most renowned trotting magnates
with the lowest records in the world.

There are many despised colts that have been coveted at
high prices when matured. Wellesley Boy wbb an ill-formed,
homely colt. He was sold for $50 on account of his confor-
mation and awkward appearance. The Becond owoer Bold
thiB once despised colt to James Grav of Wellesley, for $800,
who, after campaigning him successful^ for two years, sold
him to Mr. Bonner for $16,000. Little'Brown Jug was such
an unpromising youth that he was sold for $35. In three
or four years this dtspised colt developed so much speed as
a pacer that he sold for $18,000. Flora Temple was so di-
minutive in size that she sold for $13 as a weanling. She
would have brought as many thousands when in the palm
of her greatness and glory. Wedgewood, son of Belmont,
out of Woodbine by Woodford, thoroughbred son of
Kosoiusko, by Sir Archy, was sold to O. P. Emory, New-
burgh, Ohio, by him to R. B. Conklin, Long Island, and by
him to W. H. Balch, of Boston, for $12,000, as the agent of
I. S. Clark, who quartered him in the harem at the Bates
Farm. He was reported to have earned his owner an enor-
mous profit in the stud, when he sold him for $25,000 to a
southern syndicate. It was the popular pedigree, the rich
blood that flowed in his veinB that gave to Wedgewood his
valuable reputation. Some of his colts were priced high up
in the thousands when their sire last changed hands. The
stallion, Gov. Sprague, record 2:201. was reported to have
been purchased by J. 1 Chase for $27,500. Alcantara and
Alcyone, brothers, sold for $50,000 to Elizur Smith a few
years ago. One of Alcantara's colts, Alcegelta, owned by
Mr, Gilbert, of Connecticut, made a two-year-old filly record
of 2:31, at the breeders' meeting at Mystic Park last fall.
The owner refused $5,000 for her directly after the race.
Commonwealth was sold to J. R. Farnnm for $S 000. Pan-
coast sold at auction for $28,000, and Nutwood was sold at
public sale for $22,000. Old Smuggler, record 2-15£ was
sold to H. S. Russell for $36,000. WeBtmont, the pacer,
made a mile in 2:01| with running mate, and was sold for
$25,000. Harry WilkeB, the famous champion of the trotting
course, has chaDged hands at a fabulous price, reported at
$60,000. High figures have been kept up on trotting stal-
lions by their celebrated get. A few winners will establish
the reputation of a sire for the value of his stock.

George Wilkes paid a large interest in the stud upon his
first cost, besides establishing a reputation that will last ns
long as the breed survives. Electioneer has undoubtedly
paid for himself many times over by the remarkable speed
and early maturity of his colts. The brood mare, Naiad
Queen, sold at auction for $5,050, at a Kentucky sale in
1887. Gov. Standford's Beautiful Bells has, perhaps,
eclipsed Green Mountain Maid in the value of her produce.
The latter has produced seven colts that have entered the
magic circle of 2:30 trotters. According to reports. Gov.
Stanford has sold S39,500 worth of colts from hie famous
mare, Beautiful Bells. Bell Boy, by Electioneer, out of
Beautiful Bells, was sold last year as a two-year-old to par-
ties in Kalamazoo, Mich., for $5,000. He won all hiB en-
garementB and a large sum in stakes. He was sold this year
as a tbree-year-old to go to Kentucky, for $35,000. The
last year's colt of this remarkable mare sold as a weanling for
$5, COO. B

One first-class colt that has triumphed over his contempo-
raries and shown remarkable Bpeed- or uncommon endurance,
will establish the reputation of the brood mare and double
her relative value. The dam of Dexter bred but one winner
out of a dozen foals. That winner had so much influence
oyer the public that all of his immediate relatives sold at
high prices. You may examine the record of three hundred
mares devoted to breeding, and you will not find more than
ten in a hundred that have dropped more than one winner.
Lady Suffolk, Flora Temple, Goldsmith Maid and Lady
Thome were all confined to this single rule of production.
The want of condition of the dam at the period of gestation
has made this rule almoBt positive. It is unfortunate that
there are not more noted exceptions to this rule. There are
some improvements in the theory of generation, introduced
by skillful breeders in modern timeB, that may ultimately
counteract this negative rule.

How can the public afford to purchase and use snch high-
priced stock? flow will they make returns upon so much
oapital invested? They can afford to use them because they
A member ) wil1 Perform more service than tte diminutive scrub or
nm nnmiah dnog-hill. The breeder can afford to use them because high-
bred horses will produce high-priced colts. He makes one
hand wash the other. If he raises a valuable animol he can
sell it at a profit on the cost of production, It is the quality
of the breed that gives convertible value to his stock. It is
safe to say that there never was an overproduction of first-
class horses. It is the inferior kind that Hoods the market.
They are not worth the cost of production. If the breeder
would cross mares of uncommon endurance with sireH of
great speed, he would be almost sure to get an enduring
roadster, if he did not produce a renowoed champion of the
trotting course —Observer, in the National Live Stock
Journal.

Death of a Valuable Mare.

J. K. Hodson suffered a serious Iobs on the 8th inst. in the
denth of his promising trotting mare by Nutwood, out of
Williamson's Belmont. She was ill but a few hours, and
died of inflammation of the towels. This valuable mare was
clrsely allied in blood to Senator Stanford's Belmont Btrain,
and gave promise of becoming a speedv animal. Sbe was
seven years old, and had been stinted to Walsteen, the popu-
lar son of Director. She had been in training but two
months, and was under the care of T. D. White at Agricul-
tural Park. Mr. Hodson paid $2,000 for her last April at
Oakland.— Record Union.

1888

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27

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV,
September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

E

SPEED PROGRAMME:

MOM>.W, September 19. 1888.

1— Selling Purse; §250; ofwhlcli S50 to second, $25 tn
third; for three-year-olds and upwards; horses en-
tered to be eold lor $l,f>i u to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed tor each SlUOdowhto $1,000. then one
lound for each $luO less, down to 340U; pelling price to
ie stated through entry box at G p. m. the day before
the race; one mile.

- — Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foals
of 18(*6); §50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations;
840 additional for starters; to be paid in beloreOp. m.
day previous to race; teu per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; S^CO added; Becond horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

3— Running, five-eighths mile dash; District horses;
ViOO added; entrance $2u, declaration $5; on or before
August 2oth.

4— Running, three-eighths mile and repent; puree
$1 0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $Ui ; 3/5 to first; $25 to second.

t— Trotting 2:27 class; purse 3S00.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance $()0, of which $20 to accompai.y nomi-
nation; $10 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
fore6P.M.day previous to race; $300 added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September lUili-

8— Novelty Race, running; purse $100; one and one-
half miles; first half-mile, $50; first mile $100; first to
finish, $2,0.

9— unning; for three-year-olds; $:0 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations'; $30 additional for starters;
to be naid in before 6 p. it. day previous to race ; ten
percent, ot stake money to go to racing fund; $3l0
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles.

10-Trotting, three-minute-class, lor District horses;

Eurse $300; first horse $150, second horse $100, third
orse $50.

Thursday, September 2<Hli.
11— Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $150 to
first, $ioj to second, $50 to third.
12— Trotting, 2. ■IOcIubs; purse $600.
13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; $100 en-
trance, $2o to accompany nomination; $75 additional
for starters; to be paid in before 6 P. si. day previous
to race; $100 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
ten per cent.

Friday, September 21.

14— Running, purse $300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; District horses;
purse $150; Sluo to first, $5o to second.

16-Running Stake; for two-year-olds (foals of 1886).
$50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; $10
additional for starters; to be pain in before six p.m.
day previous to race; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fnnd; i-iO\) added; second horse to save
stake; one mile.

17— Trotting, 2:50 class; for District horses; three in
five; purse $„Q0; first $15) second $iuo, third $50.
Saturday, September '22<i.

18— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $500 to first, $300
to second, $2uu to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; $100 to firBt, $200 to second,
$100 to third.

CSf Additional races will be made each day. Classes
rnaje up from horses on the grounds.

K«MAKKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to stakes mnstbe made to the Secre-
tary on or before the 1st day of Augnst, lSta. Entries
for the purses must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated m
Btakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. w.
Horses entered in purees can only be arawu by the
cousentof the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be own-
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for bix months prior to day of race.

.Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
wiih the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Assooiation rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood HorBe Association
rules to govern running laces, except as above,

AH trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a leBS number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
oE a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; hut the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
any day's racing, or to trot a special race. Ahorse
making a walkover shall he entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of Btarters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: b6; to the
first and 3i}£ to the second.

Horses hat distance the field will only take firs
money.

Jn all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declara-
tions are permit'edfoT aBiiiall forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. si. of the
da v preceding the race Bhall be required to Btart,

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or Li one interest, the particular horse they are to
Btart must be named by 6 p. si. of the day preceding
the race. no added money paid for a wa.k-over.

Racing colorB to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno, Eievada.

The Orinsby County District Fair, at Carson City,
begins September 21th and ends September 29th. Six
days' racing; gives $7,500 in purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. D, Torreyson, Secretary,
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
2d, and ends October 5th, Four days' racing; gives
$3,50n in purses and premiums ; fo r particulars address
Alex. Wise, Secretary, Winnemuccn, Nevada.

The State Agricultural Society has built a new track,
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soil
.belugof Biich a character as to make it one of the
.best on the Pacific Coast.

THEO. WINTERS, President.

C. H. STODDARD, Secretary. 19mytael5

SACRAMENTO

'The Southern California Breed-
ei 's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall
Meeting, OCTOBER 23 to 27, 1888, to be sold to the
highest i bidder; bids to be opened SEPTEMBER 1st,
1888, the Association reserving the right to reject any
Mr all bids.

H. C AIRHaRT, Secretary,

14jytoau25 San Diego, cal.

California State Fair

OF 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR

nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PROGRAMME 1888.

There shall hi awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the best average performance
in the races fortrottine foals, two, three, and four-
year olds, in 1887. If 88, and 188'.), the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than $H,Q,
First Day— Thur-iday, September 6th.

XtfOTXIKO.

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE-Closed in 1886,
wttb forty nominations. Value of stake January!
1888, ^1,370. '

No. 2.— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:23 Class.

No. 2.— PACING PURSE, £600— 2:30 Class.

Second Day.— Friday, September JUi.

RUNNING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; $25 entrance; £10 forfeit; £250 added; of
which £50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. $c0 i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE-A sweep,
stakes for there-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event thf s year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
S50, h f, with £400 adaed; of which S10J to second;
third to save stake. One mile and one-eighth

Fo. 7 -FREE PURSE. £250— Of which £50 to second ;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8lh.

TBOTTING.

No. 8— TWO- YEAR- OLD STAKE-S50 entrance; of
which £10 must accompany nomination; £15 payable
August 10, 1888; £300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE ORAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with six nominations; £500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, £1,000—2:20 Class.

Fourth Day— Monday, September lOth.

SUNNING.

No. 11 -THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; £50
entrance, b f, or only S15 If declared on or before
September 1st; with £350 added, of which £100 to
second, third to save Btake. Horses that have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or oyer. Beven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 11:87, with tbirty-two nom-
inations; £250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; S100 entrance; £50 forfeit; with £500 added; of
which £15i> to second; £ln0 to ihird. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration £20. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

Mo. 14— SELLING PURSE, SSOO-Of which $50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
31,500 to carry rule weights ; two pounds allowed for
each £100 less, down to $1. COO. then one pound for
each £110 less, down to S500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Bay -Tuesday, September 11

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— £100 entrance,
of which £26 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining£50 payable August in, lt-88;
£400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. It?— TROTTING PURSE, £1.200-2:20 Class.

No. 17-TROT i IN'G PURSE, £1,0U0-S:0U Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday, September 1%.

BUNNING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. S25 entrance; £15 forfeit, or only £10
if declared on or before September 1st; £200 added,
of which £25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE SHAFFER STAKE— For three-year-
olds. £50 entrance; £25 forfeit, or only £16 if de-
clared on or before September first; with £400 added;
of which $100 to seconl; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race thiB year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounda. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $50
entrance; £25 forfeit, or only £15 If declared on or
before September 1st, with £300 added; of which
8100 to second; third to save stake. Three-year-olds
to i-arry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not heat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats.

No. a— FREE PURSE, $300 - Of which £50 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this ineetiog when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th

TKOTTING.

No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, 81,000—2:25 Olaae.

No. 23 — F.jUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE-
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations.
?4n0 added. (Conditions Bame as No. 15.)

No. 24— PACING PURSE, $8u0— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September I 1th.

BUNNING.

No. 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE-For
foals of 1885. Closed in 1 -&*'. with twenty-niue
nominations. £300 added. One and one-half miles.

No. 26— THE PALO ALTO STAKE— \ handicap for
two-year oldB. 850 entrance; $25 forfeit; £10 declara-
tion; $400 added, of which £100 tosecon'i; third to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September 1st. Declarations due at 8
o'clock p. m. Monday, September ad. One mile.

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For toree-
year-olds. $60 entrance; 325 forfeit, or only £15 If de-
clared on or before September IbI; with $40i< added, of
which 8 1 10 to second; third to save stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, '.', 3 in No. 10, allowed ten
pounds, One mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all agea.
$60 entrance; £15 forfeit; £300 added, of which £100
to second; third to save stake; $200 additional If

1 :41i is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if Niehtbwk's time d:42j> is beaten. One mile

No. 23— FREE PURSE, £250 Of which £50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
stnrted and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

-Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TEOTTINQ.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, 91, SGO- Free for all.
No. 31— TROTTING PURSE, §1,000-2:40 Class.
No. 32— PAGING PURSE, £3U0— Three-year-old class

FIXED EVENTS-

Entries for the following liberal colt stakes for
18S9-90 will close August 1st, 1888.

FOR 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE.— A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 188'J. £f0 each h. f., or only
£10 if declared on or befom lauuaryjst: or $15 by
May 1,1880. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with 8500 added, of which $100 to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any Btake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five poundR
extra Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— t'HE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE.— A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. £10D euch. h. f., or only
£10 if declared on or before January 1st, £15 by May
1st, or £25 August 1. 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with £600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds ; of two
or more, seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. a— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of l£89. £100 each, h f, or only
£10 if declared January 1st; £15 May 1st; or £25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with £600 added, of which $15o to second.
S10U to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
the value of 81,000 to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter,
FoR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE -A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at State Fxir, 1890. £100 each, h f or only £10 if
declared January 1st; £16 May 1st, or $25 August 1.
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with 8600 added, of which 81f'0 to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of SI.oon, to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 169c. $100 each ; of which £5 must ac-
company the nomination; $10 payable January 1,
1889:816 January 1, 1890; $20 May 1. 1890; the remain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they btcome due for-
feits money naid in, and declares entry out. 8750
added. The entire stakes and £500 of the added
money to winner: 8 160 to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of 31,000,
five pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REHARRS AND CONDITIONS.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied, five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. TrottiDgand pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5') percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to Becond, 16 per cent to third, and lu per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting:
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
60; to the first, and 33s to the second.

In all the foregoing Btakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

PleaBe observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

lu all race entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by G p. m. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running raceB, except when condltionB are named
otherwise.

Non-Btarters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting race? drivers will be required to wear
c*ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furniBhed
upon application to the Secrelary. Entries in all,
except otherwise Btated, to close with the Secretary,
Wednesday, August 1. 1888

1,. U. SHIPPER President,

EDWIN F. SMITH, secretary. I2mytsei

The Overland Park Club

DENVER, COL.,

CLAIMS DATES FOR A

Fail Running and Trotting
Meeting,

OCTOBER 20 to 27, 1888,

With not less than

$10,000 in Stakes and Purses.

Running and Trotting Races on different days and
The Programme of the Meeting will be published

J*1!1/ P VUORHI ES. D. D. 8TREETKK.

Secretary, President.

D L.HALL.Snpt. J.K.CUOATK.

Jynr

Vice P real dent.

FOR SALE.

POND LILLY,

I r * Mir mil ,.,. ,1 »ulky l.i.t on-oan,! »ltli twelve
?h.vR,rHliiliiinm'li>» record Ol 39', In sprlns races.

"£„! •„•,. si, H.en Willi ao day. training

'round thr.i- nests In 38, »H!B. and can do It any

1 ■ T-piiiiiri-il I'Y purchaser.

"•ondSlly caS *o l"»'8ht cheap aa owner can not

,ttend to campaigning lier. Apply

J. B. MASON, I a Franklin St.
m,ut «<»■ Aneele". Cal .

Ormsby County^gricui^

tural Association.
DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24_to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Honda?, September 94tli.

1-RuNN-iNO-IIall-njileclash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, S1W; S7i to first horse; Si to second
Entrance free. ' etDna'

2'- TBOTTI-.-G — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
l'nJrdhor8ellj5ie.','-;50; Hn" h0r8e 5,50; »«oi,cl horse "7"

3-Ru.vnls-,, — One mile dash. Purse. 8100- first

K°n^„i!ce5ir8eee';0ni1 » *- '»' "" "*«ft«82

Tuesday, September SAtli.

n,4,7?'vmn?,Pl,r"'!'!250,,,of which 850 to second. »25 to
third; for three-year olds and upwards; liorsns enter
ed to he sold for ,1500 to carrv rule »-c™-i.,s two
pounds allowed for each 81,10 down to jnxio, then one
pound for each MOO less down tu S-ITO; selling price to
racefonemi?e!t ntrl' ""* ot6p-^aS bffCrc the
,.5TK?VADA Stake — Running; for two-vear-olds
(foals of ISM,; Si", .,,1 ranee, -10 to accompany "n m, mi
tions;*15 additional for starters to be ],ai.f In before
6 P.M. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund jaii, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile

reVeat.ROpurse0 *»AKE-F°r ,W<">««"1>- ™* and

bo'rSrSe^f C'aS8- Free ">' aU Dl!trt«

WeduFHday. September ™t>m.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. One and
one-half miles; first 'half-mile, ?50; first mile UflO.
first to finish, Sl5o. ' * *

9-Tbotti.nt;-2:WC1;1ss. Free for all. Purse, *1.500.
Pur7e^£)0NU RACE-Free for a11 District horses.

ll— Pacing— 2:40 Class. Purse, 8250.

I iiursiiij . September 1 ith.

12— Trottln-g STAKK-For three-year-olds. Purse,

1i3_EtFNNKG~ Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000: five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee En.
T 1833 Cl°8e W'th *ecretarJ' ilt G p- M- on iSeptemher

14-Tbottin-g-2:45 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250.

Friday, Sepiember 3w.li.

15— Running— Free for all agei. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.
16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600.
17— Running— One and one-half mile dash. Purse,

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five Prize a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 29tli.

19-Great Fifteen— Mile Race. Entrance $50; *300
added. Each rider to be allowed rive horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to he
:illow..'d five- men to assist him in changing horses

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, SHOO

21— Pacing— Freefor all. Purse, $600

22-Consolation PuitSE-$250; for all horses -that
have run at the meeting ami nut won; one mile- first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

KiOlAHKS AMKOMUIIOW

Nominations to stakes muse be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, lwis. Entries
for the purse must be made two (lavs preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at C p si
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District puues must be owned
and kept in Nevada an- California, east of the sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day ol race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, bv the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary- to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When lens than the required
number of starters appear, tnaj may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: C6& to the
first and SJlii to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take 'first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 P. M of the
day proceeding the race, shall be required to shirt.

Where there Is more than one entry bv one person,
or in one Interest, the particular horse t he v are tu
Btart must be named by 6 p. u. the day preceeding the
race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Raclngcolors to he named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will bo required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be namedin their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'cIock P. M,

All entries must he directed tg

JAMES U. TOHKEISOH, Secretary.

Jly7tso22 < arNon <|ty, »v..dn.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

m: i i;cti\ ak\ m m.i o\.

Graduate New Veterinary College, EdlubuTRh.
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'ofi, for high-
est works in profestdoual examinations, and <jti first-
clasi certiQcaiea of merit. Honorary Mombor Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

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FITZGEBAXD A <OM,«»>, jProprlctorn.

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Veterinary Surgery,

int. A. E. H1ZVKI).

Member of the Royal Colloge of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London. Calla to the country prom pi ly
altended to.

All operations performed. Advice and prcscrlp-
Modb by mall, One Dollar. Resfdenco and Pharm

No. 11 Seventh Street,
2lap62 San f'rauciMO, (Near Market

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July 14

The Plungers of the Day.

All games of chaDce are peculiarly fasci-
nating to the betting man, and none more so
than that of horse-racing, which affords a
larger scope for good judgment, clear discern-
ment and shrewdness than any other sport
iDto which the element of speculation enters.
New York with its great racing attractions
at Griivesend, Jerome Park, Sheepshead Bay
and Monmouth Park, is the Mecca of betting
men every spring, and hither they flock in
thousands from the west, south and north.
All are in search of the mighty dollar, and all
have an idea that they can beat the game.

The most conspicuous and daring better of
the lot is Pittsburg Phil, who is known from
New York to San Francisco, and from Maine
to Florida. Phil, whose name is George Smith,
and who, as his sobriquet indicates, is a resi-
dent of Pittsburg, is, along with Michael
Dwyer, probably the heaviest and most daring
better on the turf to-day. He is but 25 years of
age, and has been following the horses for the
last eight years, and is to-day worth a quarter
of a million, all of which he has gathered
since 1880 by judicious betting on fleet-footed
thoroughbreds. This young man may be
seen at any of the great race tracks. His slim
figure is well known to race-goers, and his
popularity is wonderful. He makes a study
of race horses in the same manner that a
broker interests himself in the final details of
railroading, and adopts betting on them as a
means of livelihood just as the broker buys a
seat on the Stock Exchange, in order that he
may speculate on his knowledge of railroad
and other corporations. The Becret of Pitts-
burg Phil's phenomenal success is his close
attention to public form. From the day that
a yearling is sold Phil never losessight of him
until the colt, appears on the lurf as a two-
year-old to begin his racing career. He is
carefully watohed duriDg his "maiden" effort,
and his good or bad points noted and marked
down for future reference. When Phil thinks
the colt i<t well placed — that is, engaged with
youngsters of an inferior class — the money
goes on in good lumps, and is generally
landed.

The same policy is pursued with older
horses, and days pass without Phil making a
single bet. He occupies a prominent seat on
the grand stand, and, racing-glass in hand,
closely scans the field and follows every move-
ment of the horses under supervision during
the contest. When the time is ripe for action
he bets his money and wins or loses with the
utmost sang froid. Mr. Smith acquired his
title several years ago in a Chicago pool-room.
Pittsburg was too slow to suit his tastes, and
desiring to Bee some life he went to Chicago
and invariably replied "Phil" to the call of
"Name, sir," from the aucfioneer. His won-
derful success set the town by the ears. "Who
was he?" He was Phil. "Phil who?" "Don't
know. He is a Pittsburger," and that was all
the information the inquisitive received. He
has since been known as Pittsburg Phil. An
incident of Mr. Smith's Chicago experience is
interesting. He is very boyish in appearance,
and looks more like a divinity student than a
Bhrewd better. He waB seated in Riley's pool-
room, back of the old Board of Trade, on the
afternoon of the day three years ago when
Volante and Dewdrop met at Monmouth Park.
Mr. Riley was a firm believer in the western
horse's powers, and, mounting the rostrum,
offered to bet anybody present any part of
$5,000 that Volante would win. "I'll go you,"
cime from the lips of a youth seated in a chair
in the corner of the room, and all eyes were
turned in that direction. Riley was nettled at
'.-eing picked up by a mere boy, and shouted
angrily, "Any part of $55,000 more Volante
beats the filly." The bet was accepted with a
calm nod. "Five thousand more," came from
Mr. Riley's lips with much less force than his
former challenge. Again the calm nod, and
Mr. Riley, recognizing that he had met his
match, weakened, saying, "Have yon got
enough?" "Not of a good thing," was Phil's
response. "Have you got enongh on Volante ?"
Mr. Riley thought he had, and sat down to
await developments. The wire shortly after
announced Dewdrop's victory, and Chicago
had something to talk about for weeks after-
ward.

The young Pennsylvanian's nerve is remark-
able. The writer sat by his side one day loBt
summer at Monmouth Park during a head and
head finish between Cambysses and Banner
Bearer. If Cambysses won it wonld mean
$12,000 in Phil's pocket, and yet not an eye-
lash quivered as the hursts darted under the
wire, nose and nose. As Cambysses' number
was hoisted on the telegraph board, Phil
smiled quietly and remarked: "Weill that
lands my money." He is always followed by
a horde of small betters when he appears in
the betting ring, eager to learn which animals
be is playing. Hi.-: influence with this class
is so great tl-at, not many years ago, he was
approached by a Western pool-room owner,
who offered him a very large Bum to make
"stiff" or crooked bets in order to mislead
those who followed him. Phil is as honest as
the Bun is bright, and refused the offer with
scorn. Like most betting men, he is a trifle
superstitious, and has his mascot — two of
them, in fact. Une is a Bmall golden horse;
the other, and just now favored emblem, is a
gold horse-shoe. Last season was a good one
for the youthful plunger from the Keystone
Jtiiie, and his earnings have been estimated
at $125,000. He won alone on the horse
Richmond at different times, $60,000. One
day at Gravesend last fall he landed $15,000
on the brown son of Virgil. Many people
Link that Phil oontrols this horse's running
qualities and receives information when the
horse is ready to win. "This is an error,"

said Phil a few days ago. "I have no interest
in him whatever, and receive no information
from the stable. I always play Richmond on
the form he exhibits in preliminary work. I
ara so familiar with his peculiarities that lean
always place him." Mr. Smiih is at present
at the Sturtevant House, and is accompanied
by & younger brother. In his hour of success
he has not forgotten his relatives, and is de-
voted to bis mother and sisters.

MichaelDwyer. the younger of thecelebrated
Dwyer brothers, is a compactly built man of
38 years, and his ruddy face, blue eyes, and
close-curling brown mustache are as familiar
to race-goers as the gorgeous costumes of
Evander Berry Wall. He is an enthusiastic
lover of a good horse, and he and his brother
conduct their famous stable on the most honor-
able and conscientious principle. Mr. Dwyer
generally confines his betting to the animals
in his own string, but 1b not at all adverse to
taking a flyer on an outsider when a good
thing turns up. He rarely appears in the
riDg himself, the bulk of his money being
placed through his commissioner, smiling
John Kelly. Mr. Dwyer is credited with hav-
ing bet $60,000 against $6,000 in a race at
Sheepshead Bay last autumn between his own
horse, Joe Cotton, and the California-owned
mare Binette, and Cotton was then at his best
and won handily. He bet $30,000 againBt
$8,000 on Hanover in 1887, and $25,000
against $5,000 on Tremont in 1886 and won
both. He is perfectly intrepid, and shares
with Pittsburg Phil the reputation of being the
heaviest better in America. He, like his
brother, is married, and lives in a brown-stone
house on Eighth avenue, Brooklyn.

Davy Johnston, the handsome bookmaker,
is also a high roller among betters. He is the
Adonis of the ring, and his style of dress ie
always correct. When the horses are out
running at any of the tracks in this vicinity,
Mr. Johnston can be seen any afternoon on
Broadway, between Twenty-third and Thir-
tieth streets. He has the reputation of being
a game and shrewd better, and was a heavy
winner on The Bard in the Brooklyn Handi-
cap, St. James Stakes and Brooklyn Cup, and
is reported to have doubled up each time. It
is known to be a fact that his winnings on
the former event netted $20,000. He is the
partnei of L. F. Appleby, and with that gen-
tleman owns a number of horses- Mr. John-
ston is a stalwart, dark-complexioned man of
32, and is a Benedict. His home is in New
York.

J. E. McDonald, owner of Long Knight and
other famous racers, is also a bookmaker, and
is known to his friends as a good judge of a
thoroughbred. He has a fondness for long
shots, and will bet more money on a short
horse than any other man who visits the race-
tracks. He is 30 years old, stoutly built, and
as smoothly shaven as a boy of 18. He is
genial and popular with his associates to a
marked degree.

Ben Alt Haggin, son of the San Francisco
millionaire banker, J. B. Haggin, greatly
resembles Davy Johnston in personal appear-
ance. He was a very heavy better two years
ago, and won very largely on Tyrant's victory
in the Withers in 1885.

The Lorillardfl, Pierre and Pierre Jr., are
both good betters, and the former is said to
have won $6,000 on Blazon at Gravesend less
than two weeks ago.

Isaac Thompson, another Gothamite, is 35
years of age, of medium height and of slender
build. He is fond of short horses, and this
spring at Washington won $25,000 when Pay-
master beat Lottery.

George Godfrey, Snapper Garrison and
Fitzpatrick, the well-known jockeyB, have
more grit than thousands of men of double
and treble their avoirdupois, and at times
touch their ring right merrily. Last year at
Sheepshead Bay, Godfrey rode Choctaw to
victory when he was 10 to 1 againBt. He won
$18,000 in bets, having put his last $800 on
his own mounts.

The scene in the ring at Gravesend, Sheeps-
head Bay or Monmouth Park on days when
the Brooklyn Handicap, Suburban Handicap,
or Omnibus stakes are run is something never
to be forgotten by a novice. An adequate
idea of the amount of money handled in the
betting-ring on such days as those mentioned
can be drawn from the fact that on Decoration
Day at Gravesend sixty-three bookmakers did
a business of $1,260,000, This was exolusive
of auction and mutual pools. — Star Sayings.

Range Cattte Industry.

The progress and success of the cattle in-
dustry of the WeBt has been marvelous. For
many years the business was conducted al-
most entirely by individuals, and so widened
and prospered that in a few years the cattle
kings were almost as opulent as the "bon-
anza kings." They had a personal super-
vision over their range and stock, and as the
circle of their dominion broadened the
"round-up" and the line riders found here
and there fields of all the game animals which
in former times swarmed over the country.
Indian tradition told them that away back in
the fortieB a certain winter had left no living
creature for spring to make glad with her
balmy air and green grass. So the idea was
born to them that it would be well to take in
partners while the business was yet in its
glory. So friends in the East were written to
concerning the profits and small costs of cat-
tle raising. Individuals purchased half,
third or fourth in the raDges of herds, as the
case might be, and then oame about the for
mation of syndicates and companies.

The profits were large. Eaoh successive
"beef round-up" brought to the eastern mark-

ets thousands of head of cattle, comparing
favorably with the "pampered corn-fed" stock
of Nebraska and Illinois. Newspaper writers
set forth the business in the most glowing
colors; magazines gave facts and figures with
elaborate care; money flowed in from the com-
mercial centers; new companies were
formed every day, and the festive cowboy
grew apace and flourished his six-shooter
with impunity, while their employers sat by
their warm fires in ease. Did not the cow-
boys look after their interests on the stormy
range? So they muBtnotbe curbed, even if
they did sometimes make things lively in
these little western towns. In those days the
owners of small herds had no rights these
reckless fellows were bound to respect. A
regular recorded brand was the only thing
that insured anything like safety to the herds
Indeed.it was no unusual thing to see dur-
ing thespring round-up a dozen men, mounted
on broncos, ride up to a farmer's gate, open
it and gallop pell mell across the pasture and
"ronnd-up" hi6 whole heard of tame cows.
If there was any doubt in their minds about
the brand on a creature the lassoes were
taken from their places on the saddle, there
were a few dexterous flings of the rope in the
air and then the animal was stretched upon
the ground. May be it was the children's pet
heifer but for feer of hurting her, the hot iron
in the timid hands had pressed too lightly
and there was no mark on the hide. So she
was a "maverick," and regardless of threats
and precautions, she was driven away to
starve to death the next winter on a bare range.

But the day of retribution was coming.
The spring of 1886 opened up clear and bright,
with but little rain to call forth the grass from
the whole earth. During the whole summer
there was a terrible drouth, and the hot wind
swept over the parched plains, sniveling up
and killing all vegetation. The grass was aB
dry and brown in June as if the frosts of
AugDst had already come and locked up a
goodly supply of nourishment in the dead
looking blades for hungry cattle during the
long winter months. But the old frontier
men knew that there were too many cattle on
the range, and that, even if the grass was
good enough to keep them during the summer
and fall, a great many must die in the cold
storms of winter. In September and October
there waB a larger drive from the South than
ever before. Cold weather set in early in
November, and continued until 500,000 cattle
had perished from starvation. In every little
gulch were cattle staggering from weakness as
they vainly tried to nibble the short grass to
prolong their torturtd existence a few hours
longer. But at last they laid down in the
snow, and soon the stupor came on which
took their value from the cattleman's pockets,
several years the increase was simply im-
mense, and the trail from Texas became one
continuous btream of animal life, emptying
itself upon the plains of Wyoming, Montana
and Dakota.

Now, however, the order of things has
changed, and it is the small herds that has
the advantage. It is acknowledged by men
who ought to know, that in the future the
only way to raise catile successfully will be to
feed and shelter them well in winter, and
either close herd or pasture them during the
warm seasons. The ranges are fast becoming
settled by industrious men, aud the land
which a few years since formed part of valu-

Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All DiBtiict Races to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October 2nd,
1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarter! ol
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit; $200 added;
$50 to second horse,
2— Tbottinq— 2:30 Clasa. Puree, $800.
3— Trotting— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.

Wednesday, 'October 3d.
4— Trotting— 2:20 Clasa. Pnrse $1000.
5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Puree $500.
ft— Trotting— District— 2:40 Class. PurB©, $500.

Thursday, October 1th.
7— Running Race— Free for all. One uiile aud re-
peat. $25entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.
8— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Puree, $600,
9-Trottino— I HstrlcL— Three-year-old. Puree, $i00.

Friday. October 5tli.
10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800,
11— Trotting— District— 2:3u llasB. Purse, $900.
12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.

Saturday, October 6th.
18— Running Rack— One aud one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit ; $250 added, $50 to second horse.
14— Trotting — Four-year old and muter. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.
1&— Trotting— Free for all. Puree, $1,000.
Sa^" A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS ANIMONimiOSIS.
Entrance fee, ton per cent, of puree to accompany

nomination.

In all races three inonevs, viz., fiO, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races beet three in five, ex-
cept two-year-Old race, which is best two In three.

Trotting and raolng colors to bo named in all entries
and uacd In all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Riwch commence each dav at I o'clock p, m. sharp,

Btoblee, hay and straw free to c, mi]" mors.

KntrlcH ch.se Atlk'UBt I, K-*-\ with Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Knles and Running Races by

Pacific Blood Horse RuIcb.

FKKI) W. i in IBER. Fieshlem.
A. II. lOSHUVJ, secretary.
Jy7teeW Napa City, *'•).

able ranges dow produces good crops of wheat,
oats and corn.

In regard to this, a cattleman well known
throughout the West, said to your corres-
pondent a few days since: "The days of the
'round-up' is practically over; from this time
we will have to watch our cattle or lose 'em."

Another prominent member of the associa-
tion said: "Yes, it will not be many years be-
fore large herds will be a thing of the past.
One or two years will put an end to the
round-up, and business will be in the hands
of local men."

On beiDg told that your correspondent had
questioned one man about the loss lt>st winter,
he laughed aod voluntarially said: "Well, I
don't know that I blame anyone interested in
the matter for not wanting to talk about it, but
there is no use in trying to keep it secret any
longer. Seventy-five per cent, of all the cattle
is somewhere near it, though eighty would be
nearer. One firm made a drive of 20,000 in
the full, and in the 6pring found a scarce
1,500; another 5,000 numbered but 500 after
the round-up. The greatest Iosb was in cows
that had been, or were sucking calves. The
calf round-up was very small, because the
cows were nearly all dead. No, it wouldn't
do any good to provide them with a little
shelter. If a creature once gets into an old
shack during a storm it will stay there until
the elements are at peace or it starves to
death. Anyway, cattle are strange animals.
Where a horse will paw away two feet of snow,
and when chilly, take a little run by way of
exercise, a cow will get discouraged and stay
in the place without food or water until she
dies.— (Sun Dance (Wy. T.) Cor. Chicago
Times .

Golden Gate

FAIR.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

DISTRICT NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

August 27 to September 4, '88.

Monday-Aueiint 3?tli.

Purse for the 2 :28 class, $1,000

Tuesday— Aii-ust *28lli.

3 INTRODUCTORY STAKE-For two-vear-olds ;
150 each, half forfeit, and *15 if declared, second to
recieve 3100, and he third to save hiB stake 8400
added money. Three-quarters of a mile

4 THE PARDEE STAKES-For three-year-olds
and upwards ; $50 each, half forfeit, with J-UX) added-
the second to receive $100, and the third to save his
stake. A mile and an eighth

5. THE CONTRA COSTA STAKE— For all ages*
$30 each, half forfeit, and only |5 if declared A. half
mile and repeat.

b. FREE PURSE-8300. For three-vear-olds and up
wards; of which $50 to the second horee.

Wednesday— August 29th.

7. PurBS fonthe 2:22 class, $1,200.

8. Purse for three-year-old pacers, $600.

Thursday — August 30th.

9. THE ALAMEDA STAKE-For aU ages; $50 each,
half forfeit, and $15 if declared, with $W0 added of
which #100 to the second, and the third horse to save
his stake, six furlongs.

10-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES- For three-year-
olds; 350 each.helf forfeit, $16 if declared, with «400
added: of which $100 to the Becond and the third to
save his stake . A mile and a quarter

11. THE GOLDEN GATE STAKES For two-year-
olds: (50 each, half forfeit, and 315 if declared, with $100
added, of which $100 to tin.* second, and the third to save
stake. Seven furlongs.

12. FREE PURSE- $300. For all ages, of which $50
to the Becond horse. Three-quarters of a mile.

Friday-August 31st.
Purse for the 3:00 class, $1,000. For four years and
over.
PurBe for the 2:27 pacing class, $600.
Saturday -Sept. 1st

LADIES EQUESTRIAN TOURNAMENT— POUR
PRICES.

13. Purse free for all, $1,500.

14. Purse free for all pacers $800,

Monday— Sept. 3d.

15. Purse for the 2:40 clasB, $1,000, Four years and
over.

16. Purse for the 2 :20 class, $1,200.

Tuesday -s?pt. 4th.

Not yet arranged.

REMARKS AN J> tOMII Tin-IYS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three lit
flvp, except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and -hrae to start in all the
above races. But the Board reserves the right In all
the raceB in the above programme to hold a less num-
ber than five to fill by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amount of the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent,
of purse to accompany nomination. Puree* of four
raoneye divided at the rate of fifty per cent, to the first
horae, twenty-five per cent, to second, fifteen per cent,
to third, and ten per cent, to fourth.

National Association ruleB to goven trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, If necessary, to finish any day'e
racing, or to trot a special race between he'ate. A
horse makings walkover shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid In. When less than the required
number of Hturtera appear thov mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66,\ to the
flrBt and 3I1-* to the second.

In cose any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves the rh lit to change the d»te of
any other event on the programme If deemed necea-
Bary, due notice being given to tbe parties interesti-d
at auy time previous to August lflth.

If in the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot he finished on the closing day of
the Fair, It may be continued or declareaofT, at tho
option of tbe Judges.

In all races entries not declared out by 0 p. m. of the
day preceding the rare shall lie required to start,

VVhon there 1b more than one entry by one person,
or In one interest, the particular horse they are to
sUrtmuBt he named ut 0 p. m. of the dav preceding
tbe race. No added limney paid for a walk-over.

The rules of the Pacific Blood Iloree Association
will govern running racce.

Racing colors to lie named In entries.

In trotting raceB drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which will be furnished by the
directors.

t nil h s fo all of the above races to close
with the Secretary ou YVedneNdity. August
1, $.887. Declarations August *Oih.

JAMES ADAMS, President.

JOS. I. l>IMONT>, Secretary.

Office tOtf Front Street, 9. F, Jlvlt

1888

^Itje ifr^ete aiwl gpox\ imaw.

29

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—or THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First nay—Tuesday.

1 -.Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
826 entrance: 610 forfeit; S25U added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake

2-Running--Mile dash, all ages. Purse $503

H— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse S1.0Q0.

4— Pacing -3:00 class. Purse $500.

Second D»y— Wednesday.

6— Running—Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse 5250.

6 — Running— One and one-fourtb mile dash, all
kges. Purse 4601i

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1,1888.
puree S5i 0

8— TrottiDg— 2:26 class. Purse $900.
Th rd I>ay— Thursday.

0— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance; S10 forfeit: S'-'ftO added, of
which $100 to Becond, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $400.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1,200.
Fourth Day— Friday.

13— Running— Three- fourth mile dash, all ageB.
Purse S350.

14— Running— Two-mils dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting—County stallion*. Horses to have
heon owned in the county since March 1, 188**.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $5C0.
riiih Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5f0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500; $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better If
two or more horses trot in 2;1S, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19—Rnnning— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reserve? for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 1G per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
beats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world .

Entries to close August 1st with the Secretary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.
A. U. U\ssi \, President.

H. c. AlltH ART, Secretary jusotoozo

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1888.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September 18th.

1— INTRODUCTION RUNNING RACK — Purse, ?200"

One mile dash, for horses owned in Monterey, Santa
Cruz, Santa Barbara and San LuiB Obispo counties.
Five to enter and three to Btart.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
for age. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse,
$153. Free for all; weight for ace.

SECOND DAY. Wednesday. Sept. 19th.

l -Trotting — For three -year-olds. Purse, $200.
Mile heats; three in five. Five to enterand three to
start; for horses owned in this county ; $100 added to
purse it 2:35 is beaten.

2— Advk&tibed Tbotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara. Monterey and *an Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee $30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January la t, 1888, $10 on or before April 1st, 1888, and
815 on or before September 1st, 18*.-, to which this
Association will add SlOO.

3 — Stallion Trotting Race —Purse $500. Fcr

horses owned incountiea of Santa Cruz, Monterey,

Santa Barbara and Sin Louie Obispo; three In five;

mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. SOth.

1— Running Race - Purse. 330. Free for all stal-
lionB owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in San Luis
Obispo county; first quarter $23, and first horse at
each quarter $2-5 additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

3— Saddlb Horse Race— PurBe, $30. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Flvetoenter
and three to start.

FOURTH DAY. Friday. Sept. »lst.

1-Trottlxq RACE-(Named.) For horses owned
in thic county. Puree, $150. Mile heats ; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Double Team Trotting Rack— Purse, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile heats; 'hxeeto enter and two to start. $25
added if three minutes is beaten.

3— '.rotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Parse, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 132nd.

1 -Trotting— 2:40 class; for horseB owned in this
county. Purse, jioo. Three in five; mile heata. Five
to enter and three to start,

2-Runring and Pacing Race — Three minute
class. Purse $75. For horses in this county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Trotting Rack— Free for all In State. Parse.
$500, Milt heats; „bree in five. Five tn unter and three
to start. $200 to be added if 2:201s beaten,
remarks and < oudiiious.

All trot'ing and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter an«i
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
huld a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomina'ions.
Trotting and pacing purses divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to the first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and lu per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'he right to trot heats of any two
Classes alternacely, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse makinga walkover ebrill be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When leBB than the re-
quired number of starters appear thev mav contest
for tbe entrance nioiiev, to be! divided as follows: 66>i
to the first and 33J6 to tbe second.

Id nil races entries not declared out by 6 l*. si. of
the day precediug the race shall be required to start,

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse thev are to
start must be named ato p. m of the day preceding
the r<tce. No added money paid for a walk-over
except as otherwise specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters In running races will be' acid for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colore to be named in entries.

In trotting races, ^rivers will be required to wear
caps of distinet colors, which must be named in their
entries .

Entries to all the above races to dose with the Sec-
retary on Wednesday, August 1st, IbSS at 4 p.m.

Entry blanks and raciug rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H.BARRTET, Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTEK, L. M. WARDKN and GEO.
VAN GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.
K. W STfrFXE, President.

.1. H. BARRETT, Secretary. jul6tsel5

GLENBR00K PARK

17 th Agricultura District
Association

—AT—

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com*
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
$10,000 in Purses and Premiums,'

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are

eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to June 1, 1888, unless otherwise specified.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1— Running— Open to all. 825 entrance, $10 forfeit
S150 added, second horse $50; third, *25. Three
fourths of a mile and repeat. '

2-Trotting-2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse 5500.

3— Trotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte. Tflunna, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Ilumbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskivou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse S300.

Wednesday, August 29tii,
Bov's Tournament at 11 a. si. for various prizes.

4— Running— Open to all. S50 entrance, £25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

&— Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. #25
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting— 2:50 Class. Open to all. Pursei §400
Thursday. August SOtli.
\ Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

' 7— Running— District. $25 entrance, ?in forfeit, $100
added, second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

8— Trotting -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse #500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
Frid»y. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 A. m.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit.
$250 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

11-RuNNiNG-Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:21 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance. *5ri added. Four moneys— 60, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade 'and awarding of premiums at

11 P. N.

14— Running— Open to all. 8-50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
#300added. Secondhorse $75; third*50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $-50; tlurd $25. Five-eightlis
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

17— Pacing— 1 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse #600.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-vear-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal nf a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accompany nnininatimis. Trotting and pacing punu'a
divided at the rate of M per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; 'but
the Jiuard reserves the right to trot beats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any day's rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to lie divided as follows: 60 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to ttie second.

Ill all races entries nut declared out I >v 6 i\ M. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Wnere there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must he named bv IS p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in t elr
entries.

Entries to close with the secretary on August 1st,
1888.

SAM. KRAKCER, President.

GEORUE FLETCtfEK. Secretary

jy7tau23 Grass Valley, <'al.

NOTICE

To Trap Shooters.

Trap shooters can always find a large supply of
fine pigeons at P. Murphy's stalls. No«. 74 and 75 In
the Centre Market corner of Sutter and Dupont Sts.,
San Francisco, Also at Mr. Dick Cunningham's,
San Bruno. Country ordera promptly attended to
by Mr. Murphy. ap2Btf

MARYSVILLE

13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And Continuing Eire Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1 — Trotting — Two-year-old Class. Purse, 8200-
Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts.

2— Rl'NNlNn— Two-vear-old Class. Hall mile dash;
purse, ?im. Open to Third, Thirteenth andSevententh
Districts.

3— Trotting — Three-minute Class. Purse, $250.
Open to all horses eligible.

Wednesday, August ,29tli.

4— Trotting— 2:35 Class. Purse, S300. Open to all
horses eligible.

5 — Running — Half mile and repeat. Puree, $200.
Open to all horses owned in this Stale,

6— Truttin-i,— Three-year-old Class. Purse, $300.
Opeu to all horses eligible.

Thursday, August .Iliilt.

7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, 8600. Open to all
horses eligible.

8— TROTTiNfi- Aver's Stake— One-year old colts sired
by Aljpheua, Purse, $15U; entrance added.

9— Pacing— 2:20iClasB. Purse, 8400. Open do all
horses eligible.

Eriday, August 31st.

10- Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, 8300. Open to all
horses eligible.

11— Running— One mile and repeat. Purse, $300.
Open to all.

12- Trotting- 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Ladies' Riding— Purse, $100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Saturday, September 1st.

13-Thotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $400. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Running— One mile dash. Purse, $200. Open to
all horses owne 1 in this State.

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AMD REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all

trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate of
fifty per cent, for the first horse, twenty-five per cent.
to tne second, fifteen per cent, to the third, andten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
them after decision by the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special race be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over ahorse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained by the Society from the other .en-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field then to first and fourth
moneys.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by -S o'clock i\ si., or
they shall he required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid as soon as a decision is
rendered. , ,

Entries to the races, except No. 8, will close with
the secretary, August 10, 1888.

Races commence each day at l o'clock p. m. sharp.

CSS" The Association is a member of the National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

C®* Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents.

D. E. KNIUHT, President.
T.J. SHERWOOD, ^ecreiary.
Postoffice Address: Marysville, Cal. jly"tau25

TWENTY-SIXTH

AGBICULTURAL

DISTRICT.

Amador and Calaveras

FAIR,

IONE CITY,

AUGUST 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th.

SPEED PROURAKME.

No l —Running Stake- For District saddlo
horseB; 110 for starters; $50 added. Six hundred
yarde and repeat.

No i-HONNlNO STAKE-For DiBtrict horses; 120
entrance, half forfeit, Clri0 added, of which *W to Bec-
ond horee; third to save stake. Half mile dash.

No 3 —Free for all truttera ami paceza without a
record up to date entries close. Purse eJOO.

No *1 — RtiNNiNtt stakk— For all ages; 5^6 entrance
Slo forfeit ?-lto added, of which Bjo to second horse;
third to save stake. One mile and repeat.

No ».— Trotting Pniisrc, |lno— 2:37 Class.

No B— Kt'NNiNO STAXJB— For all ages; I2i entrance,
810 forfeit ii>0 added, of which 850 lo eecond horse;
third to save stoke. Half mile and repeat.

No 7— TnoTTiNo POBBE, BOO— Free forall.

No'"'— HIT.N'Ni.vo stake— For all a«i a; ?20cntrance,
ill! forfeit, SIS0 added, of which SS0 to second horse;
third lo save slake. Threcpiarter mile and repeal

No 9-RUNNiNii Stake, Hondlcap-For District
horBcs; Sli entrance! hull forfeit ; fl.". > added, ,,f which
KOto second horse, third to save stuko. blx hundred

y"Nr,Bp,";'pAOtNO PDB8K,, 300- Free forall.

REMARKS AMD CONDITION!..

Extra races will he given oach day; conditions to he
announced thcda> previous, when entries w I cose
Entries to nil the above races, unless otherwise
si.eeilie.l close with the Secretary on Ju v 15, brUS.
'A ro tins and puelus races are the bes three lr,
live-live to enter and Hire,' t" start, hut Ibe Bo«jd
reserves the rlcbt to bold a less number than live to
nil by the withdrawal of a proportionate amjunt of

"Entrance fee 10 per cent, on puree, to accompany
nomination. TlOtflng and pacliiK purses divided at
tbe rate of 01 ],er cent, to first horae, 30 per cent, to
'^lomu'riri^n:;:, u\:^% ftovern trotting IMH
the Board reeervea tbe rJgtri to trot heat; of any two
• asses alternately. If necessary to finish any day B
r.elnir or to trot a special race between hcata. A
horse inaKtag u walk-over shall bo entitled only to

the entrance money paid In. When less than the
required number of starters appear they mav con-
test for the entrance money, to 6e divided OB fulluwe:
66« tn the flret, and ava to the second.

In nil races untrlts not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race hlmll be n quired to start.

Where there Is more than urn- entry by one person,
cr in one Interest, the particular Iiorsr; lliey Ore lo
start must be named by 6 i\ m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural H ciety to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to bo named In entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
Clips of distinct colors.

The Board reserves the right to change tho above
order of races by giving contestants notice of lite
same by 6 o'clock p. if, of the day proa ding the race.

District races open to E) DomdO County .

No horse is qualified to be entered in any District
race that has not been owned In Amador, Calaveras,

Stables, hay nnd straw free to competitors.
Races commence each day at I p. m., Bliarp,
The lone track Is one of the best and fasiost on tho
Coast.

U.S. uittxJOKY, president

«'. T. I,A URAVE, Secretary ap7toau8

ico Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

$5,000 IN PURSES.

First Day -Tuesday, August 'it, 1888.

$250.0I».

1.— TROTTING -For two-year-old collB owned n
the district. Mile heals, best two in three, to harness
and to rule. Purse $250.

$300.00.

2.-TROrTINQ— Three minute class. Mile heals,
best three in five, to harness and lo rule. Purse
$300.

Second Day— Wednesday, August 22*1.

$300.00.

3.— TROTTING— For three-yoar-oldB and under.
Mile heats, best three in five, to harness and to rule.
Purse S300.

$400.00.

4. -TROTTING— 2:10 class. Mile heats, best three
In five, to harneBS and to rule. Purse $100.

Third Day— Thursday, August 23rd.

$950.00.

5.— TROTTING -;:23 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse S7G0.

$500.00.

6.— PACING-Free for all. Mile beats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse S5L0.

$100.00.

7.— BOGGY RACE— Free for all bugey horses with-
out a record owned ill the district, owners to drive.
Mile heats, three in five, to role. Purse $100.

Fourth Day— Friday, August 24th.

$600 OO.

8.-TROTTING-2:27 class. Mile heals, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse $600.

MOO .00.

0.— TROTTING— 2:33 class. Mile heats, best Ihreo
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse $t00.

Fifth Day— Saturday, August »5th.

$400.00

10. -TROTTING— For foui. year-olds and under
Mile heatB, best three In five, to harness and lo rule
Purse $400.

$1000.00.

11.— TROTTING— Free for all. Mile heats, three
jn five, to harness and to rule. Purse $1,000.

RaceB No8. 5, 6, 8, 0 and 11 open lo the State. All
other races open lo Iho following counties: Mendo-
cino, Humboldt. Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Plumas,
Lassen, Modoc, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Trinity!
Teha'na, Colusa and Bii'te.

Entries to close with the. Secretary. August 1, 1888,
at 10 r. M. Entrnuce fee of len per cent, of purso
must accompany all nominations

«'. « . JltSIIS, President.
IO. D. Sl'ltOI I., Secretary <|il,.,. «„1

mylOlaulfi

Bay District Association

RACES, ^g^^ RACES.

FALL MEETING,

Running, Trotting and Pacing,

OCrOBEF 6th to 20th,
Inclusive.

LIBERAL Pl'RSES FOR ALL CLASSES.

and clashes to be announced In fuhiro

Premium

edition of this paper
Jlylt

w IllXlims secretary

si'iistKiiiK nm tiik

Breeder and Sportsm

30

^fo> fpmcter m«l ^ptrasroaii.

July 14

LOS ANGELES

9th Annual Fair.

DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION No. 6.

—AT-

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

FIRST MEETISU OF TOAST CHMTJIT.

August 6 to 11, 1888.

$1 .OOO in Parses and Premiums.
A GRAND HARVEST HOME AND RACE MEETING.
The entire Fair including Pavilion, in the hand-
somest Grounds in America In points of inteiest
this Fair is second only to the state Fair.

ENTRIES TO SPEED PROGRAMME
Close July 15th.

DQN'T FORGET THE DATE
FIRST RAT, Monday, Augnst B.

1— Running-- For two-year-olds; purse, $300; S195
to first; £75 to second; 530 io third; Half mile dash

2— Ronning— Trer- for all; weight for age; purse,
$450; ?290 to first; $115 to second; f!5 to third horse;
dash of one mile

3— Pacing— Ft re for all; puree, 5600; S3C0 to irst;
$150 to second: 590 to third; §60 to fourth horse mile;
beats, best three in five.

4-TnoTTiNG-2.45cla?s; purse. $HC0: $500 to first;
8250 to sezond; Sl50'to third; S1C0 to fourth horse;
mile heats, tbree.in five.

SECOAD DAY.

5 — Ladies' Equestrians hip — Four elegant money,
or other valuable prizes, frr the most graceful and
accomplished lady rider. Grace, skill and superior
horse-woman ship to be the unite of merit, and not
speed. (Premiums to be announced later.)

6— Thoitino Stake— For three-year-olds, foals of
1885: closed December, 1887 with nine entries

7— Photting — 2vi$ class; purse, $l,i 00; S5C0 to first;
$250 to second; S150 to Ibird; $lu0 to fourth horse;
mile heats, best three in five.

IHIKDOAY.

8— Running — For three-year-olds; purse WOO; $260
to first; $100 to second; $40 to third; three-quarter
mile dash.

9 — RrjXN/iNG — All ages; weight for age; puree, $600;
$390 to first; $150 to second; £60 to third; one and a
quarter miUs.

10- Trotting— Three-year-old stake; foals of 1885;
550 entrance; ?.'5 to accompany nomination, and $26
July 31st; $25d added. Mile beats; three in five.
Opened by cot-sent. See conditions.

11— TRorriNG-Free for all; purse, $1,200; $600 to
first; SJ00 to second: $I8C to third; $120 to fourth
horse; mile heats, three in five.

FOIRTH DAY.

12 — Kunning Stake For two-year olds: closed
Dec. 1st, 1K86. with 21 entries; dash of one mile

13 — Running— All ag*s; weight for age; pu'se, $4< 0;
$260 to 6rst; $100 to second; $4u tothiid; three-quar-
ter mile heats

14-Tbotiixg Stake— For two-year-old*; foals of
1886; closed December. l>-86. with 11 entries.

15— Tbotting — 2:J0 class; puise.$1000: !5 0 Io first;
$250 to second; $150 to third, and $100 to fourth
horse; mileheits, best three in five.
FIFTH J>\\.

16— Running— Southern California Derby Stakes,
for three-year-old colls an I fillies; closed Decem-
ber, 1886, with nine nominations; one and a half
miles

17— Running - All agf s; purse, S40i>; of which $260
to first; $100 to second; $10 to third horse; three
quarters of i. mil-*.

18— District Trotting— Three minute class; L J.
Roue's stable bam d; purse, J30II; $15fi to first; $75 to
second; $45 to third; jjiO to fourth; mile beats, three
in five

19— Ttotting— 2:20 class- purse, $J0f0; $500 io first;
$250 to second: $150 to third; $100 to fonrth horse;
mile beats, three in five.

SIXTH DAY.

20— Running -Fr-^e for all; weight for age; purse,
?d50; $195 to first; $9U to secend; $d5 to third horse;
half-mile heats.

21— Running — Consolation; beaten horses; purse,
$250; $165 to first; $Gj to second; and *25 to third
horse; one mile.

22— Trotting— Foor-Year-Old Stake; fo-.Is of 1885;
same terms as No. 10; mile beats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions

23— Trotting 2:25 class: purse. $1000; $500 to first;
$250 to second, $150 to third; $100 to fourth horse,
mile heats, three in five

EXTRA

District Trotting— 2:35 class; purse, $"0>1; day of
trotting to be uamed h reafter; mile beats, three in
five.

Conditions of Three and Four-Year.i.>Id
Stakes.

American Trottinc Association rules to govern

Five or more to enter, three to start, stakes to be
divided — seven-tenths to first horse, two. tenths to
second, one tenth to third. Added money, 5n per
cent to first, 25 to second, 15 to third, 10 to fourth.
If only three start, fourth money reverts 1o the
Society, if two only siart, third and fourth mouey
reverts to the Society, if walkover, no added money
is given, the horse making the same onlyentilled to
the stakes actually paid in. Failure to make subse-
quent payments forfeits money paid In.
•«imimi6.\V

Ten per cent, of purse (running, trotting and pac-
ing! to accompany nominations. American Trotting
Association Rules to govern pacing and trotting;
Pacific Coast Blood Horso Rules to govern running
eventB. Terms of races and division of money as
above. Stakes in accordance with advertisement
when nomlaatious were made. No added money for
a walk-over; horse making same only receives the
entrances actually paid in. A horse distancing tbq
field receives first and third money only; in any
other event, first money only.

Iu all races fi> p are to 611 and three to start, but a
lesser number of entries will bold, by prnportionate
amouot of purse being deducted Colors will be
named for \\\ running nominations- Drivers will
be requested to we^ir distinct colored caps in all
harness events. The Board reserves the right to
change the order or sandwich beats and races, or
postpone races when, in their judgment it may seem
abvisable. Entries to close with tbe Secretary July
15, 1888. at midnight Hay and bedding free to
patrons Everything renovated. New barns and
stock aacommodatiocB. One adiniBslon to every de-
partment. Send for premium list. Further parllc-
ulars address.

J. W. ii<»iii\mi\, President.

E. A. Det'AMP. Secretary, 7i North Maiu St.,
or P. O. Bos. 211', Los Angeles. julGtaut

H

To Architects.

The time for delivering plans for the proposed New
Building of the Olympic Club has been extended
from Monday, July 1C, 1888, to Wednesday, August
1, 1888, at 3 o'clock p.m. Plans must be addressed
to "Building Commission of the Olympic Club," 130
Q'Farrell Street, San Francisco. j3Qtjy28

SANTA ROSA

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

-TO BE HELD AT—

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Co., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday August 1 I.

Running— Three-fourths mile dash, for district
two-year-olds: $25 entrance; 810 forfeit; $100 added;
$25 to second horse.

Running — Three-fourths mile dash, free for all;
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added; $50 to second
horse.

Trotting— 2:30 class; purse, $500.

Pacing— 2:25 class; pnrse, $100.

SEl'OSD DAY- Wednesday, August 15.

Running- One and one-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $: 5 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to
second horse.

Trolting- Three miDute class, district horses;
purse, $ K'O.

Trotting-2:20 class: purse, $600.

Trotting — Three-year-old district horses; purse«
$300.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, August 16.

Running -One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; $55 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; £50 to sec-
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 cIisb; purse, $500.

Pacing— Free for ail; purse, S5l0.

Trotting- 2:38 class; district torses; purse, $400

FOURTH DA Y— Friday, August 1 7.

Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added; $40 to
second horse.

Running -Selling race, free for all, mile heats:
purse. S2SH; $50 to second horse; horses entered to
be sold for$l,000; to carry rule weights; two pounds
allowed to each hundred aoliars down to $5t0; s?ll-.
ing price to be named through the entry box at 6 p.
M. the day before the race.

Trotting — 2:40 class; purse, $5f0.

Trotting— For district yearlings; one mile dash;
purse $100.

FIFTH DAY-Saturday August 18.

Running — One and three-fourth mile dash, free for
all; $lJ0 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50to sec-
ond horse.

Running - One mile dash for three-year-olds and
under; $25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $150 added; $50 to
second horse.

Trotting— 2:25 class; purse. $500.

Trot'lDg— Free for all; purse, $600.

KEHAKRS * \n CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otbeiwise specified; five to enter and
thrpet i start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trottlne and pacing purses divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to the first horse, nOper ceat. Io the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right io trot heats of an* two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in When less than the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money to be divi led as follows,
663 to the first and :t:(j to the second

In all raceB entries not declared ont by 6 P. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required lo start.

Wbere there Jb more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, tbe particular horse tbey are to
start must be named at fi P. M of the day preceding
tbe race. No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwi-e specified. Running races will
be conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association.

Non-starters In running races will be held for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of dlHtlnct colors, which must be named In
their entries.

Entries lo all the above races to close with the Sec-
retary on Wednesday, August let, 18r>8.

Entry blank? and racintt rules will be furnished
upon application to tbe Secretary.

The dintrict embraces all the territory north of
the Bay of San Francisco and west of the Sacra-
ineDto'River. Distrlst horses must have been owned
in the district six months prior to closing of en-
tries.

JNO. N. BAILHACHF, President.

GEOBUE A. TLPPER, Sec*y. jel6Uul

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

— BEGINNING—

September 18th,

AND COXTINl'lMJ FIVE DAI'S.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROGR Ul.HE.
Entries Close August 1st. 1886.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races four

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2 — Tbotting - District — Four-yetx-old stake. Closed
February 15tb, with $ entries.

3— Tbotting - Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse
SI, 000.

Wedueirfay. September 19th.

4- Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; $100.

This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.

5— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:2C class; $1200.

6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7— Tbotting — District— Two-year-old stake; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with Id entries.

Thursday, September ZOtli.

8 — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; $510.

9 — Tbotting — Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; $1,00".

10 — TBOiriNG— Pacific Coast- Four- year-old stake.
Closed February 15ih, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing — Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $500.
F'riday. September 2 1st.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One- half mile and
repeat. $-;50.

lb— Tbotting— pacific Coast — Free for all; $1,2(0.

14— Tbotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

15 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class: $1,200.
Saturday. September 22cL

16-Running— Pacific Co as i— Three-year-old Btake.
Cli sed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17— Tbotiing- Pacific Coast — Two-year-old etake;
best two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries.

lb — Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $70".

19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $1,000.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as other wine specified.

National Association Kules to govern trotting, and
Ku.'.e- of the .-tate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and Hour ol any
race if deemed necessary.

For a wa k-over iu any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance tee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of 6aid race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 1888. starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Roard.no horse is
qualified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance lee contracted, without any richt to cempete
for a purse, and shall beheld liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association and
Kunning Kules of the State Agricultural Society.

All col's properly entered in District Btakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion oi the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
tbe Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to siart; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries aud start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the righl to declare any race off
when there are less than three (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in tbe
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. Bharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries close August l, 1683, with the Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90"
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DIVTK'Cr SO. 2. CAL.

Offer the following rich running events for 1 89 and
1890, entries to cb se August 1st. 1688. for colts now
classed as yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year olds for this time only
10 permit of a valuable three-year-old slake for 1869.)
FOR I 889.

1,— The Pavilion Stakks.— A sweepstakes for
two-year-olds (foals of 188?) to be run at the Moektun
F.tir"of isb9; $>0 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January !■ t ; ot i\:> liy May 1st,
1669. Declarutlcns void unless wccompanlcd by the
money, with #3J0 added, of whirh 176 to second; third
to save Btake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of $1,000 to earn- five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounJs. Maid-
ens allowed five pouiv's. Five-eights of a mile,

2.— Thb Yobbmitb stakbb.— A Bweepstakr for two-
vear-olds. (foals of 188 ) to he run at the Stockton
Fair of 8889. *7S each, half forMt or oniv $1 . If de-
clared on or before Jnuuniy 1st; lis by May 1st, or
fib August first, 1^89, Dcr'aratUuis void unless areom-
pnnledbv tbe money; with $3/>0 added, of which jro
to second; third to anveittake. Winner of theannual
stakeB at Sacramento to carry Beven pounds extra,
winner of any other pt.iki'R to carry throe pounds: of
two or more bcv, n pounds. Maidens allowed live
pounds. Three-quartern- of a mile.

3.— Tub Rio Tkbb Stakkb,- iTo close In twu-u^r-
old form thlB time only.) Asweepntake for three-
year olds to berunstt'ie BtOovtOD Fair in 1889; $100
each half forfeit or only $10 if declared January let:
$15 May 1st or $2:< August 1st, 1889. Declarations void
nnleee accompanied by the money; with $400 added

of which $125 to second; third to save Btake. Winner
of anv three-year-old stake race of the value of f],noo
to carry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds'. One mLe.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Bio Tree stakes.— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 16'7) to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1890. (Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes- a sweepstakes for
three-year-olds (foals of 16S7) to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; SiOO each, of which $10 must accom-
pany the nomination, $10 pavable January 1st, 1859: 210
payable January 1st, 1890; 820 payable M»y 1st, 1890.
The remaining $>i0 to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pro-
ceeding the race. Payments not made -is they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which ?l&o lo second, third to save
Btake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra: of the President stakes,
Bfven ponnds; ct .my other three-vear-old eveBt
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
eoyern except as specified herein.

I~ V. MIIPPIIF , l'rcsiil, ■mi.

J. M. LARl'£, Secretary.

Je9tsel5 P. 0. Box 188. Stockton. Cal.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE HELD AT

PETALUMA,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.

District Races open fo- <he <'ountles o(

Sonouia, -Harin Sapa, Solano.

Tuesday, Aujusi 21st.

1 -RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eiebths of a
mile dash. ?25 entrance; $10 forfeit; £150 added.
$50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
slake this year to carry three pounds exira; of two
or more, five pounds extra.

2— TROTTING— 2 :30 Class. Purse $700.

3— TROTTING, District— For three-year olds; best
three in five. Purse $250. Closed May 1st, with
seven entries.

TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Pnrse S"O0.

Wednesday, Angnst £2d.

i -RUNNING— For all ages; free purse $200: $50 to
second. Mile and repeat.

5 - TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. S-Ostake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.

6— TROTTING- 2::0 Class. Purse $1,010.

7— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 181-6. Mile and repeat $e0 stake; S250
added. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August 23d.

8 — RUNNING-For three-year-olds, one and one-
eighth mile dash. ?50 entrance; $25 forfeit; ?^50
added; $10u to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this j ear to carry five pounds eytra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

9-TROTTING-Tearling stake, free for all foals
ofl887. Miledasb. $50. Stake closed May 1st, with
five entries.

10 PACING— 2:2i Class. Pnrse $6t0. Patchen
Vernon and Belmont Boy barred.

11— TROTTING- Four-year-old stake or under; '
free lor all. Mile heats, best three in five 2m
stake; $S5j added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August S4lh.

12— RUNNING, District- For all ages. Mile dash.
$26 entrance; $10 forfeit; $15i. added; $50 lo second.

13-TBOTT1NG, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purse $200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.

II— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse $l,(O0.

15— TROTTING— Three-year-old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. $60stake; $250added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August I.Mli

16— RUNNING— For all ages. One and one-half
mile dasb. Free pnrse $250; $50 to second,

1 7 - TROTTING -Three minute Class. Purse $1,000

18— TROTTING— Free for all. Purs« $1.(00.

19— TROTIING, District-2:S8ClasB. Purse $400
REMARKS AXD CONDITION*.

Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nomlnaiions.

In all trotting and pacing races, three moneys,
viz.: 60. 30 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Stake
Races, Nos. 5 and 9, m which money to be divided,
and races trotted according to published con-Mtioos.

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

American or National Association Rules to govern
trotling, ADd Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to Govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves tbe right to trot or run beats of
and two races alternately, or to call a special race
bttween heats, also to change the day and hour of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse Is only enlilled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and lo no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing tbe field, then to first
and third moneya.

In all races, entries not declared ont by 6 p. si. of
the day preceedlug the race shall be required to
start.

Where there Is more than one eotry by ooe person
or in one interest, the particular horse tbwy are to
start must be named by 8 p. u of the day preceding
the race.

Uuless otherwise ordered by (he Board, no horse
is qualified lo be entered in any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
tbe day of the race, and any entry ty any person
of any disqualified ho<-se shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without anv right to com-
pete for a pnrae, and shall be held liable to penal-
ties prescribed by lbs National Association and rules
of tbe Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.

If. in the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
be finished on tbe closing day of the fair. It may
beeonlinue-i or declared off, at the option of tbe
judges.

In all races noted above, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more horses to
start.

The Fetalurua track Is one of the fastest and safest
in the world.

Trotting ond running colors to be named with all
entries and used In all heate.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

Stables hav and straw free to competltois
Entries close August I. 1888, with Secretary

„, „ •» "■ WHITE, President.

W. E. fOX, Secretary.

P. O. Box 283 . 12mytaul8 Petaluma, Cal.

1888

Qht gamier and JfcprjKtsmau.

31

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MONDAY September £4lli

1 — Tbottiss -Parse $210. For Santa Clara County
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1, 3888, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 25th.

2— Trotting — Purse $400. 2:35 class.

3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed April 1st with seven entries.

4— Trotting — Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 2 6th

5— Running Stake. For two-year-olds. 525 en-
trance, S10 forfeit, 5200 added; $50 to second horse
825 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree-quarters of a mile.

6— Running — Free purse $200. For all ages,
second horse- One and one-eighth mile's.

7— Tbotting— Purse J800. 2:50 class.

8— Tbotting— Purse SlOO. Three-minute class.
Thursday. September 97th.

9 — Running — Free purse S200, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— TBOTTiNG-Purse $500. 2:27 class.

11— Tbotting— Purse £600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September ^8.

12— Running — For three-year-olds. $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse; $25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13— Busking --For all ages. $50 entrance; $25 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
eDtrance. One and one-half miles.

M— Pacing— Purse s400. 2:23 class.

15— Trotting — Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and rep*at, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 29ib.

18— Running — Free purse §500, for all ages, 550 to
second horse. Three-quarters ofa mile and repeat.

17 — Ttotting— Purse $C00. 2:2o class.

18 -Trotting — Purse $1,000. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as
foliows: 5o per cent, to first horse, tS per cent, to
second, 15 per cent, to third, audio percent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races best3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

vational Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t > trot or ran heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between beats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate in the management of the Fair.

For a walls-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half oC the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

*. horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field.then to first and
third money. , ,

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3. "

All colts properly entered in district stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start In such race.

If it is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair.it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and dedact a pro-
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries. . * . .

When less than the required number of starters ap-
pear, thev may contest Eor the entrance money only,
divided 663$ and Zi%.
Races to commence each day at 2 p. m.

Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
is now the best and fastest track in the State.

E. TOPHAM, President.
G. H. BRAGrG, Secretary. jel6tse22

McKoon's Improved ''A" Tent,

-OB—

"Campers'FavoriteTent"

(Patented Feb. 8th

ALSO ALL OTHJER STYLES
and sizes of tents in nse, and camping outfits of every
description. For tents, state style, size about upon
ground, and whether Drill, 8 oz. or 10 oz. Duck is
warned, and prices for same complete will be Siven
California patrons r ipplied from San Francisco and
El Cajon, and Eastern patrons from Chicago.

Montana

AND

Washington

Racing Circuit,
1888.

$45,000 In Stakes and Purses.

All STAKES <XOS£ APHIL 1ST.

A'l Trunin- Fnlriea Close Jnly I4lh.

Write to aov one of the Secretaries for pro-
grammes aad farther particulars.

DATES.

Deer Lodge, Montana, July 18 to 21, James E. Mc*
Masters, Secretary.

Butte City, Montana, August 6 to 11, Lee Mantle,
Secretary.

Helena, Montana, August 20 to 25, Francis Pope,
Secretary.

Spokane Falls, 'Washington, September 3 to S, John
A. Todd, Secretary.

Note. Salem, Oregon, dates September 17 to 22.

Walla Walla, Washington Ty., dates October 1 to 6.

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Onr Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast,

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ. ,

J. B. HAGGUN. ESQ., THEO. WINTERS. ESQ

R. P. ASHE, ESQ.. WM. COEBrTT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.
SO Leielesdortr Street,

l&martf San Franriwn.

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"Patented In Europe and America."

SHEEP

A positive scab en re. A liquid, soluble iu
cold water. It is absolutely 11011-

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The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
»ne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1-25 per gallon.
Special discounts an i terms to agents and large
consumers. For samples and other information ap-
ply to
LIKDEtt HOI'GJH, Agents for Pacific Coast
116 California St., San Francisco. Cal.
17septl2

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
IT Montgomery Street. San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and counties oi
the State,

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green. Hon. J. D. Cabr.

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P. Sabs est. Eso., Hon. John Bosob
Sargenta. Colusa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. A. Waleath,

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Haggin. Esq., San FranciBCO
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smiths
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery * Rea, Real
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest esfablished Arm In the live-stock
business -in this Coast, and having conducted the
important auctim sales In this line for the past
fifteen vears, amounting to one-half a million ot
dollars, we feci jutiBed in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of every description,
either at auction or private Bale. Our list of corres-
pondents embracer every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us lor sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped witli the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We areaathor-
Ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

rtnd KflUP «* ««.23 MOntgoTn^rr- S*T«*t,

Addreas

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El cajon, San Diego Co. Cal

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'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants t\ li • send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAlRHflN CATALOG IE EOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigree.* of ill tbi
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and p
grees, and prices of

OXE lllNDRFD AM> SIXTY HEVD OF Y'OtNU TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old. all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty Is made at Fairlawn of raisiDg

STALLION'S AND FILLIES FOR BR£KDI.\U PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish to

add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf

the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have proJuced Speed with

the wreate.it Cnitormity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, higbiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
animal tor sale Is printed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. Ail stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will he given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS I.N CSE AT 1'AlRL.Vll X ARE

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Happy Medium 100 .

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them JIaxey Cobb, 2:13£, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen (93).
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:I5i; Jim Jewell, 2:19j; Modoc,
2:19*, etc. Limited to 30 mares at £100 the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.
Al> fin 254*
By Alniont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Eysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes 1131)

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; I'd dam
Jessie Pepper (dam- of Alpha, ?:25J, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S50 the
season, or $SO by insurance.

Maxirnus, ol*o\

By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium -19 3 9 ,

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch»n: 24
dam by itambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Arcby Mon-
toria Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
$80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Fox 3*0.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

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REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacraaiento, 1886 and 188?.

importations made direct from England every yeai
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
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corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
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4feb*9

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Or at 218 California Sir*--t. San Francisco.

TO DEALERS IN" RPORTSUEVS WOODS-
The advertiser who has had IS years' experience
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The undersigned will be glad to execute f'ommisiona
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Blood Stock, Draught Sto k,

Stud Shorthorns. Hereford*;, Derons,
»L'd Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J. B. Ilaggin, Esq,., with the purchase
of the celebrated nee horses MR MODRKD and
DARF.BIN. and references are kinnlv permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Kathbbne.

IX BKK E LOWE.
Jul* Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale .

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1885.

We have for Private Sale selections of ice follow,
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ALL SUITABLE FOR HIGH-CLASS STUD PURPOSES

HORSES.

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ILannfacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
SYRACUSE. N. Y.
A Demonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the "L- C. Smith" Gun.

At tie Cleveland Cartridge Co. '8 tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclunive
the " Smith" gun won first money In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amou 1($3,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the bPst average in the 90 class In tbe 90
class Iwon tbe 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th- in the 70-clasB it
cook Ifiand 2nd, with the lBt and 6th in tbe 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think tbiB a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makeB of guns used bv the nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L q SMITH

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AGENTS FOR

Fennell'h Oynthiana Hoebe Booth,

J. H. Fenton's Chicago Specialties,

Db. Ddcon'h Condition Powdebs,
rr74 Gomdatjlt's Cadbtio Balbam

Brood-Mare for Sale.

SORREL MARE, strip In face; dead Bound; 15:3;
weighs l.ioo, sinouth and handsome. Sired by John
Nelson, Hire of Aurora 2:27, Nerea 2:2.1^, Geo. Stan-
ford 2:27, Nemo 2:30; dam by Mystery, eon of Neavo's
CaBlUB M. Clav. This mare has shown a trial In 2:30,
2:30^ and is known by dozenB of horsemen in this
country as a Rame and COUTagOUS mare. She is in foal
by Aut'eeo 2:1(5!^. I have a yearling out of thin mare
and by Anteeothat is considered a phenomenal colt
In appearance, nin';ed inn! honostv. 1 have been offered
more for him than I charge for this marc in foal.
Price $760, no less, no trades. For further particulars
address.

H. W. PECK, Healdftbure,

lijlya Sonoma Co,, Gal.

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The Fishing Rod Manufacturer,

Has a new retail catalogue which contains Bevera
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AMERICAN TROTTERS in FRANCE.

Misty Morning:, Pat Dempsey. Kozyr, Capu-
cine— The Aeony is Over.

Pabis, June 19 — AJdoublful, cloady eky, a chilly nor'-
we3ti-r, aud the absence of the snn marked the third meeting
of irotters at Paris-Vincennes, yesterday. Still, falling
weather kiodly remaining away, a large number of sight-
seers gaihered at the firBt trotting hippodrome of "La Belle
France." Sight-seers, yes, many; horsemen, few; book-
makers and their victims an innnmerable quantity. Of coarse,
the old gaard was there, the faiihfnl few that nothing short
vi a funeral can keep away. And this reminds me that it
was the dav appointed for the fnneral of poor Emperor
Frederick III. of Germany, a martyr and a hero, whose un-
toward taking away every Frenchman, I may say, deplores.
Yes, he was appreciated on this side of the Rhine as a man
of liberal intentions, with a philosophical and literary tarn
of mind, a desire to do right, an unmitigated contempt for
military distinction, mindful of the horrors of war and desir-
ous of peace on almost any terms. To-day William II.
reigns, and Europe stands uncertain, waiting to see what
this young man, moulded by Bismark, may bring forth, and
whether or no the Emperor of to-day will endorse the senti-
ments of the Kronprinze of yesterday.

But I am all abroad with my subject. I meant to talk
horse and I fall into politics. Let us resume our account of
the Summer Meeting yesterday.

Six races, of which two were international, filled the pro-
gramme, and the first Whs:

Prix de Nugent, 2,500f., for stallions and mares, four,
five and Bix years old, born and raised in France; to harness,
two or four wheels optional; l,300f. and GDtries to first, 800f.
lo second, 400f. to third; fourth gets back his entry; entry
50f., forfeit 20f., weight of vehicle and driver optional; dis-
tance 4,500 meters, (two miles six and a half furlongs).

Oat of eleven entries six horses came to the post, starting
with Kalouga, a handsome bay mare, in the lead. Kalouga
is another pseudo-French mare, being born here of Russian
parents. She is a good animal, but did not shine particu-
larly yesterday, as Jber driver evidently pulled her, for
reasons better known to himself and probably to her owner.
He dropped third immedtately, so as to make sure not to
win, leaving the race to be disputed by Varvar, Kalouga's
half-brother on the sire's side, and the French mare Diva.
These two struggled honestly for the lead, and though Var-
var kept it for a mile he was finally passed by Diva, then
passed her again, and finally had to give it up on account of
want of wind. This horse is good for two miles and fast,
but anything over that distance interferes with his respira-
tory organs, he having undergone twice a throat operation
on account of thickness of wind, which, alas! has not proved
totally efficient. Neither broke during the whole length of
the race of almost three miles. Here is the reBult:

Diva, ch m 6. by Phse ton— Pretty Boy, 7 :36, 1-5 rate of 2:42 per

mile) 1

Varvar, gr s 6, by Peretz— Metcha, 7:39 2

Kalouga, b m 5 by tertz— Kassatka, 7:40 4-5 3

Gentleman b c 4, by Tigris— Conqnerant, 7:51 4

And now comes the International, to saddle. For the first
time the Haras de Marishall, irom Frankfort. (on the Main,
not Kentucky}, appears on the Hippodrome de Vincennes,
ready to fight French and Russian horses with American
importations. And right good ones they are, two. They
c >me with Bob Johnson for the Baddle race, and- Pat Demp-
sey for the harness race. But, alas! and alack a day, fates
vere not propitious, and though both horse and driver did
their best, it was not to be this time, and brave old Kezyr
once more remained the undisputed champion of the meet-
ing, trotting his three miles and one furlong at the rate of
2:35-J per mile, and could have done it, says Malcolm, six
seconds faster, had it been neceasary. Oh! it was a hand-
some race, and there was good riding you may rest assured.
Ten horses entered, six stirted, three French, two Russian,
one American, bat it was evident from the start that the
Teal play waB between Bob Johnson and Kozyr. As for the
Russian, Superbe, he was only entered to allow him to start
later in the season in the races at Havre. Besides, he was
lame. Epinal, the third horse is fast, but uncertain. He is
endowed with a fair share of "cassedness," aad in order to
punish him for not winning, I Sprtsame, his owner started
him in the next race, which was for two milej so that he got
five miles and one furlong almost uninterruptedly. Smart
and sensible, don't you think so? Sure, they had not the
time to dry him, nor did (hey care or try. As for poor old
Ponrquoi-Pas, coming fourth, wearily dragging his twenty-
two years along, let ub praise bim. The heroc old fellow is
so stiff from age and track work that he requires two solid
hours' walk to limber him up before they start him for any
race.

Bat the bell rings, with a last 'shout the bookmakers rush
to the front, offering aew odds as the different struggles in
the race unroll before the public, the horses leave the pad-
deck, enter the track and hasten to the starting point, which
on French tracks, varies according to the length of the race.
And, behold! the old warrior, Pourquoi-Pas, takes the lead
with the greatest assurance possible, Bob, Kozyr and Epinal
follow in succession. At the end of the first quarter Epinal
leaves his cassedness and goes to the front, Bob and Kozyr
followed him, and the old man is left behind. And so they
keep on aud pass the grand stand, Bob and Kozyr evidently
husbanding their speed for the crucial test. Then they both
pass Epinal. and for the second time approaching the grand
stand, Bob Johnson, with a superb swinging action, passes
Kozyr amidst the frantic yelling of a French crowd; but, alas!
his triumph is bnt short. He is up and breaks. Poor Bob
has hit himself and it seems to cut all tbe spted and ambi-
tion out of him. Kozyr regains the lead, and after a beauti-
ful tarn of trot on the backsrtetch he turns on the home-
stretch and is taken in hand by Malcolm, who brings him
home leisurely, a winner, with the following summary as
the result of the race,

Prix de VEte (international), to saddle, 3,000f for stallions,
mares and geldings; all ages and all countries, four years old
and over, l,800f. and entries to first; 800f. to second, 400f.
to third; fourth gets back his entry; entry 100f.. forfeit 25f.;
weight, four years, 68 kilos; five years, 73 kilos; 3ix years
and over, 75 kilss; distance, 5,000 meters (three miles and a
furlong.)

Eozyr, bib 8 Russian, 8:04 4-5, rate of 2:36$ per mile 1

Bob Jobnson.bg American, 8:01* 2

Epinal, b s French. Bill, 1.5. 3

Pourqnoi-Pas.br g French, 8:26 4

Unplaced: Bonne Mere, Saperbe. Drawn: Thabor, Varvar,
Milton, Bonita.

This was a race indeed, but the following was quite tame
compared to it, as it was a selling race, interesting particu-
larly the owners. Seven horses started out of eight entries,
and here is the due account of the conditions of the races,
which itself desirves nopeaticular mention:"

Prix Daumesnil, to saddle, 2,000f.; for stallions and maaes
born and raised in France, three, four and five years old; all
horses to be claimed for 5,000f., l,200f. and entries to first;
500 to second, 300f. to third; fourth will first doable his
entjy; entry 50f., forfeit 20f.; weight: three years, 62 kilos;
four >ears, 6S kilos; five years, 72 kilos; three-year-olds will
start at 3,050 meters, four-year-olds at 3,150 meters, five-
year-olds at 3,200 meters (2 miles); horses to be claimed for
2,500f. will start as follows: three-year-olds, 2,975 meters;
four-year-olds, 3,075 meters; five year-olds, 3,125 meters;
distance. 3.200 meters (2 miles).

Happe, b f 3, 2,600f ., trotts 2,975 meters In 5:22i, rate of 2;54

per mile 1

Herxisson.ib c 3, 2,500f ., 5:24 2

Gltano, be 4, 2.60nf., 6:29,2-5 3

Monsquetaire, gr c 5, 5.l00f., 6:4', 1-5 4

Unplaced: Heroine, Actrice and Frigate.

The winner was claimed for 2,610f.

As I was leisurely strolling along before the grand stand at
the beginning of this race, accompanied by the vociferations
of the bookmakers, seeking to drown the quiet and orderly
Paris mutuels. one yell louder than the rest caused me to
turn around. It reminded me of New York and Thompson
Street, and, in fact, it was uttered by a full fledged colored
bookmaker, elbowing his way among hie white confreres,
who were nothing loathe to welcome him in their ranks.
"Two to one Happe, two to one," cried he lustily, and as I
stared at him in amazement, I thonght of what a row he
would have raised in an American crowd. But here tbey
don't mind such small differences. What's in a name? says
Shapespeure What's in tbe color? they say over here. And
he tilled quietly his book. I was thinking of looking at the
horses, Blowly wending tbeir way on tbe track, when I was
buttonholed by a woald-be connoisseur, who tried to prove
to me tbat all'cbecfes and martingales 'were a snare and
a delnsion, and that he had a boy 14 years old, learning to
be a jockey, and who could manage any kind of a horse any-
how without the use of such contrivances. Well, I think
that if he took a good look at-Pat Dempsey in the harness race
might have seen th it both checking and martingaling were
quite as useful as ornamental, and he might have hesitated
before confiding the hopes of his declinioR years to Pat
without chfck or martingale. And so. you see, between the
colored bookmaker on one side and the ami martingale
maniac on the other, I lost sight of the race, which was no
great losa after all.

Bat in the next race a great sarprise was in store for all —
an unpleasant sarprise indeed for these who indulge freely
their betting propensities. And if I am proud nf one thing,
it is that they came to grief through the misbehaving of my
favorite filly" Haydee, the Ruseo-pseudo-French. She was

faster than ever yesterday, but fall of the devil, and her
rider did not have nerve enough to conquer her. So after
a boat half a mile of splendid trotting, distancing all her
competitors, she took it into her head to break and run
for about 200 yards, and poor Bondet could not stop her,
though he tried hard. Ah! if Malcolm now had had the
squeeze of her between his mighty knees, the tables might
have been turned and the gamblers on the favorite might
have been made happy. Bnt it was not to be, and so she
was disqualified and disgracefully returned to the barn,
amidst the shrieks of a thousand losers. "Well, good luck to
her, 6be gave the belting fraternity a good lesson. The rest
of the rsce was tame and concluded as follows:

Prix de la Sock te, to saddle; 5,000f. for colts and 611ies
bcin in France in 1885 and raised there; 3.000f. and entries
to first, l.OOOf. to second; 700f. to third, 300f. to fourth,
fifth gets back his entry; entrv 100f., h f.; weignt, 62 kilos;
distance, 3,000 meters (one mile and seven furlongs).

Hantmesnil, ch c by Phaeton— Conquerant. 5:09, 4-5 (rate of

2:45 per mile) 1

Heliotrope, br c by Valinconrt— Conqnerant, 5:10, 2-5 2

Heliodore. b c by Un Elu. 5:23 3

Oberon, b c by Revoli — Phaeton, 5.24 4

Oriflamme, blk f by Lavater— Slowmatch . 5:261 6

Unplaced: Balthazar, Halo. Drawn: Eermine, Hortense.
Disqualified, Haydee.

And now we have reached the sixth event of the day and
Malcolm is in the saddle once more. Ah! what a difference
in his ridiug compared to that of the monkeys surrounding
him and handing on their horses like grim death to a de-
ceased colored gentleman. Bnt he only gets second money,
for the little horse he rides, Yilna by name, has been in his
hands hardly a week and he lacks staying power, which
Malcolm's training will give him in due time. Speed he hap,
and of no mean order. But his opponent Grande Dame, is
a good mare though a slovenly goer — one of the kind thrit
trots with the bodyie as much as with the legs, so
that at a distance you may fancy she is constantly on the
break, which, indeed, she is not, but gaining ground surely
but in a disreputable way, whilst Vilna, a handsome chest-
nut, five yearsold, with light mane and tail, trots squarely
and evenly, head and tail up, and his rider may sit on him
with hardly a move of his body. It would surely cure
Johnny Murphy for good of all his troubles just to see bim
once. And so they start, Yilna in the lead, Mandragore
next, Grande Dame third. Down the hill Grende Dame
tries to pass, bat is unsuccessful. On they go to the turn,
where, with another of her gyrating efforts, Grande Dame
succeeds in passing Yilna, who breaks but soon recovers.
It was the story of Bob and Kozyr repeated, bat this time
Malcolm had tbe wrong end of the stick. And so they came
onto tbe wire without another change, as follows:

Prxi de Croix, 3,000 francs, for stallions and mares four
and five years old, born and raised in France; 2,000f. to
first, 700f. to second; 300s. to third, fourth gets back entry,
entry 75f., forfeit 25f.; weights: 4 years, 68 kilos; 5 years,
75 kilos; 4,000 (two miles and a half).

Grande Dame, b f 4, 6:47 (rate of 2:43 per mile) 1

Vilna, ch b 6. 6:52 2

Gallant II. . be 4.6:54 3

Mandragore. ch m 6, 6:56 4

And now for the concluding tableau. The Great Interna-
tional Race to harness — France, America, Rnssia and Ger-
many pitted against each other, tbe latter with an American
trotter. Bloodless battles, thank God, in which no mother
may mourn the loss of her preoious first-born, and where no
greater harm may happen but tbe Ions of a few dollars to the
bettingly inclined. The Great Kozyr is out of the fray, rest-
ing on his freshly-won laurels. Here comes tbe bright
American mare Misty Morning, with good old Charley Dick-
ermun behind her, and entered by Mr. A. Terry. Over there,
quietly walking, unchecked and" poorly hooked up, looms
np the French queen Capncine, a compactly built bay mare.
No road too lone for her, and no B. G. nonsense about her,
as Dickens used to say. Do yon see tbat black, handsome,
up-headed gelding, of check and martingale fume, tbat
troubled the Frenchman's viBicn? Tbnt is Pat Dempsey,
the American, who has taken naturalization papers in Ger-
many. That handsome grey is the Russian Thabor 111.,
who has not a ehoet of a chance, and thnt poor skeleton of
the same color in all tbat is left of poor Resway of tracheo-
tomy fame, who is fast going to the dogs. Alas! his owDer
was shut up in « mad-house five weeks ago. So you see that
is not a happy family. Tbat great black gawk in London, a
misformed Russian monster. As for Milton, Misty Morn-
ing's stable companion, he is absent, though a much better
horse to-day than he was a year ago. No sign of Mollie
Wilbee anywhere. So here they are in presence, three Rn-
pians. two Americans and one Frenchman ready for I
The employe at the gates lets them all ont on the tn>
(Continued on 5th page)

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gfee D^te aM jlp^msman.

July 21

General Topics.

Friday eveniDg, July 13th. To-morrow it is my intention
to give Anteyolo a "light Bcrape," the first since the race he
took part in and whioh Harry "Wilkes won. When thinking
of the past I am startled at times with, the changes in my
practice now with, that pursued a quarter of a century ago,
and I am oftimes subjected to rigid examinations to explain
the difference. Frequently I meet men who have read, and
it may be added, Btudied "Horse Portraiture," and to reconcile
the Bystems of then and now ir no easy task. They cannot
be reconciled, and the only explanation I have to offer is
that the experience of bo many years has completely upset
previous ideas, firmly believed in at the time. As a rule
old men are apt to oling to the practices whioh were followed
when they were young, and their conservatism at times leads
them into a blind adherence to old paths. Looking back I
can see many errors which would be avoided now. Not
because of a want of success, us a fair proportion of that
was experienced, but I am strong in the faith that later
methods would have insured better results. In copying the
part which follows from Horse Portraiture it is proper to
state that it is no fancy Bkttcb, but is a rehearsal of what
actually occured. The horse under the pseudonym of
Never Mind was to represent Nabocklish, and his first sweat
waB given as described. Before I got him he had trotted in
many races in which he was always beaten, and his fastest
record was 2:54. He won for ire a great many races, only
losing one, and trotted the Davenport track in 2:2S. He
heat the best western horses of Ms day, and I sold him in
St. Louis the fall of 1863 for $4,000, a large price for a geld-
ing at that time. He showed very fast trials on my private
track, but toeing an exceedingly nervous horse, journeying
did not agree with him. He was very high in flesh when
put in training, fat as a stall-fed steer, and hence such a
sweat as the one described.

"Preceptor. — I wanted to watch Never Mind while he was
walking, to sea that he emptied himself as he ought, and to
note the appearance of the evacuations, before any change of
color took place from exposure to the air. The excrements
.ire just right — a bright yellow color, without any hard
exterior coating, aod of right consistency. The mash has
performed its functions so far admirably. While the appear-
ance of the foeces is as I desire to see them at present, it
would not do for them to be of this character if the horse
was expected to go in a race. But we must now prepare
him further, and have no time at present for the considera-
tion of anything diverse from the business in hand. Have
him brought into the stable, lightly wisped over his whole
body, and the hair smoothed, when we will clothe him.
There, that will do. Now take hold of this long, soft
blanket, bring the corners together, so that it will be the full
length and half the width, throw it over his back and briDg
the end under his belly; be very careful to have it straight
and free from wrinkles. It now laps a little more than a
foot; but I perceive there has been a matter neglected that
is of moment. There are no strings, and we have to fasten
it with skewers, which I dislike very much. There ought to
have been four strings sewed on to the side of the blanket,
a little below where it covers the backbone, and the same
number on the end that we brought between the fore and
hind legs. Then it can be fastened Becurely, without run-
ning any risk of wounding the skin, as there always is from
the skewers.

We wrill now take this lighter and smaller blanket, and
after doubling it in the Bame way, fold it as many times
around the neck, enveloping it with several thicknesses
from the shoulders to the ears. The next blanket will be
similar to the first, only we do not double it, but cover the
horse all over, tying it round the breast and under the tail,
fastening it every few inches as low as the gaskin. A hood
will be the next thing, having no ear pieces, and large enough
to cover the shoulders, being tied behind the fore legs. A
beavy kersey Buit of clothes carefully adjusted, with the
breast-plate loose enough not to interfere with the free
motion of the the legs; the hood with ear pieces and a flank
girth buckled in its appropriate place, and the costume is
complete, leaving no part uncovered, excepting the legs from
the kneeB and hocks down, and the eyes and muzzle. The
harness has to be enlarged to meet the necessities of the
clothing, and rolls are put on above all the letlocks to pre-
vent bruising of the joints. The horse is now ready to go
into the shafts, but before we go the track we will prepare a
drink for him, by taking a handful of linseed, or two of oat-
meal, and making a thin gruel, which we temper with boil-
ing water, bo that it will be a little above blood heat. You
can now walk him once round, and jog him Blowly twice,
when you cau stop him.

That is very good. Wait till he gets a mouthful or two of
the drink. The perspiration is starting, and this hot gruel
will facilitate the flow. The next two rounds drive him a
little fastei, when ynu can bring him to the barn. We are
in great luck. The hair iB now fully charged with moisture,
and you will soon Bee as "free a delivery" as you could wish
for. Torn him around in the stable, so that hiB head will
be at the heel post; close the door and bring plenty of blankets
and we will throw three or four extra ones on him, retaining
every particle of heat. See bow he begins to labor in breath-
ing, and put your finger on the artery on the inner side of
the jaw bone; the pulse is lipid, and the artery bo fall that
it Blips, on the least pressure, from under the finger. Give
him another swallow of the gruel. The perspiration is be-
ginning to Btart down the leRs. Look at that big drop; it
runs an inch or two; stops; takes a diagonal coarse; here is
another one following it, and now three or four little rivulets
are running down the arms, and joining on stream below
the knee. Very large globules have oozed through the
blanket we first wrapped him in, and the weight of it is bo much
increased that it bags down as far as the fastenings will per-
mit. Do not be alarmed at this profuse flow; I want it to run
a few minutes longer; yon can see that the horse does not
labor in breathing as much as be did— and clap your finger
onceimore on the artery. It has an elastic feel in place of the
rigid, tense cord, that eluded you at first, while the beatings
are not bo rapid.

Get the scrapers and rubbers ready. Take a scraper your-
self, give Tom another, and let Con and Cooley be prepared
with the largest and softost salt sack rubbers. Unbuckle
the hood straps and the fastenings of the breast-plate.
Throw the hood back on the loiD, and turn back the clothes
bo as to expose the chest. Throw that neck wrapper on one
side. Use your Bcrapers carefully, only bearing on enough 1

to force the water from the hair- You, boys, rub him lightly
between and around the ears. Your cloths will absorb more
moisture if you do not bear on. Now unbuckle the flank
girth; throw the cloths over his chest and neck, lay the belly
wrapper on one side; it is heavier now than all the clothes
were when first put on. Scrape his sides, back, and quarters.
How the froth bubbles! We will have different looking and
feeling sweat from this in a month or two. Be very careful
not to irritate him when yon scrape the inside of the thigh
and flanks; throw the clothes back: his neck will now scrape
again. Go all over him once more, but before you begin
throw off these extra blaDkets, Now you can throw them
all off. Tom you can take a lubber, and rub his loin
briskly.

You, my scholar, get some dry clothes, a pair of those
large, fine English blankets, and a hood of the same material,
smooth his hair by running the rabbing-cloths the right way
of it, and do not raffle it as you put the dry clothes on.
This time tie the blankets outside of the tail, put your light-
eat cover over the blanket, and Con, you can walk him in
the ring till you are called in. The rest of you take the
outside clothing, and hang them in the air to dry. The neok
and belly wrapper place in a tub of water lo soak. Get some
dry, clean rubbers, the foot tub, hot water, and bring me a
small-sized pail, so that I can prepare his drink for the day,
which will be eight quarts of tepid wator, with a table-spoon-
ful of the best cream of tartar in it. He must not be allowed
to drink any more than this till to-morrow morning — given
by pouring two quarts of it at a time into another bucket, bo
that he will not be tantalized by seeing more than we want
him to drink, which will also satisfy his thirst better. The
object in restricting him in the water is that the absorbents
will then take hold of the fat, which they would not do if we
gave him an unlimited supply of fluid. The tartaric acid
not only assists to allay the thirst, but its refrigerating prop-
erties are beneficial in guarding against feverish symptoms.

He has now walked a quarter of an hour, so yon can call
Con to bring him in. He is drying capitally. Take a hand-
ful of hay, dip it in the acidulated water, and let him pick it
out of your hand, while the boys rub out these damp places.
Now throw a linen sheet on him in place of the blanket, put
the cover over that, and walk him slowly for twenty minutes.
I never saw a horse do better than he has. Look at his eye,
it is as bright as those of an eastern Odalisque, and does not
need the application of henna to heighten its radiance. Now
wash the soles and crust of his feet with cold water, place
him in the foot tubs, and after applying castile soap,
thoroughly wash with warm water hiB legs trom the knees
and hocks down. When that is done, dip a set of bandages
in hot water, and swathe his legs from the knee to the
coronet. Fix up his bedding, give him two quarts of the
drink, as directed, two quarts of the prepared oats and
hominy, and two or three pounds of hay, which it will be
well enough to dampen. When this is eaten, put on the
muzzle, and leave him undisturbed till the next feed. You
have now seen the manner in which I give the first sweat to
a horse that is robuBt — lusty, as the English say. If there is
a point that is not clear, I am ready to answer any ques-
tions.

Pupil. — I think I can 6ee from your former conversations
the object of each part of the proceeding . When the horse
was laboring bo hard, however, as the extra blankets were
put on, I should have been uneasy if you bad not been
pieBent, and, if left to myself, would have been trying some
plan to relieve him, especially when I discovered the pulse
so high, and the artery tense.

Preceptor. — The reasons for throwing on the additional
tlothiug were, that those he wore during the exercise did not
sufficiently retain the heat, and the rapid loss of the watery
and oily portions of the blood would be followed by the
absorbing vessels acting sooner on the fat, than they would
otherwise have done if the clothing bad not been augmented.
By keeping up the flow by lheir use, we approximated to the
benefits derived from the heated air bath, and reduced him
more than we possibly could have done with prolonged
exercise, which would have endangered his legs. I can only
guess at the pounds avoirdupois he has IoBt; but when you
consider the increased weight of the inner wrappings, and
the amount of water that flowed from the scraper, it must
amount to a considerable depreciation of his former weight.
The proceeds, and the different horses will also require a
change of treatment. There will be very little change In
the case of Nev^r Mind in the plan pursued to-day, until we
get rid of a good portion of the inBide fat he is encumbered
with."

At that time I believed in a good coating of flesh when the
horse was put in training, and as that climate prevented any*
thing like regular exercise in winter time, my favorite method
of wintering was to have the animal occupy a large box with
an adjoining yard in which it could run a portion of the five
days. But in order to show more of my old notions, another
quotation from Horse Portraiture is given:

"My idea of wintering a trotter is to turn him in a large,
roomy box, first having prepared him by taking off the
clothes be has been wearing, putting lighter ones on,
removing them so that he may get a good thick coating of
hair that will protect him better than the artificial applica-
tion of blankets ; his shoes pulled off of course. Adjoining
this box let there be a yard well littered with straw, and
every day. that is not too stormy, give him the run of the
yard for several hours. Have the best of timothy out when
the seed is just forming, or rather when the bloom is entirely
off; well cured, but not exposed to the sun and air till half of
its nutritious qualities have been wasted. Have a large
manger, in which the horse oan turn his hay over, selecting
the part of it that suits him best ; but if good and properly
cured all will be eaten. This manger should take up the
whole end of the box, high enough that in rolling there will
be no danger of getting in it ; built perpendicularly, so that if
inclined to paw while eating, the knee will not hit it as would
be the case were it sloping from him. On one end of this
manger Bet a porcelain lined feed trough, or io lieu of that a
common cast iron kettle that will hold two or three pails full.
Give him, at regular intervals, three feeds a day of good oats,
every other day substituting a few ears of sound old corn —
the dent varieties are the best — the amount will depend on
the Bize or fat forming qualities; bat from six to eight quarts
of oats daily, or its equivalent in other feed, will generally
be found sufficient. The quantity of bay to be unlimited,
so that the stomach will be filled, restoring the muscular
power in that organ, whioh may have been impaired in the
preparation for sweats and and races the preceding summer.
Once or twice a week give a bran mash, and place a box con-
taining salt within reach. Through the winter change his
feed by giving cat feed, carrots, wheat, rye, barley, meal,
etc., and as the spring comes on, a little oil meal, flax, or
sunflower seeds, will assist in shedding the old coat, and
producing a soft, shiny new one to take its place. He should
be watered three times a day. The litter in his box shaken

up, and all the soiled portions thrown out once a day. No
grooming will be needed; if plenty of clean straw is kept in
his yard and box he will not require it, and for this much
of the year; at least, he will be exempt from the torture— to
a thin-skinned horse — of currycomb and brush. In the
temperature of this box I know of no better rule to observe
than that, after proper precautions have been taken for
thorough ventilation, it may be made so close as to exclude
the oater air. If this is done by building a hallow brick
wall or a wooden one, the aim will be reached. I have eeen
stables built of logs that were as good, and horses wintered
in them as well as when thousands of dollars had been
lavished to rear a structure that has all the appliances of
modern times to make its inmates comfortable. I do not
mean, by this remark, to be understood that I find fault
with the taste displayed by our wealthy men building fine
barns and stables. They are not only a* great ornament to a
fine villa or city residence, but they are bo comfortable for
horse, and so handy for those who have them in charce, that
to one who had been accustomed to the beet half a century
ago, the change would be marvelous. For a country place or
farm there is nothing that adds more of a home look than
good outbuildings, and I would have the horse barn not far
from the house. In fact, I would have it so near that let
the weather be as rough as it might, there would be no dread
of going from one to the other. It should be a prominent
feature in the picture, made up of the dwelling, lawn, orchard
and paddocks, where the matrons of the stud and their off-
spring are sunning themselves. If not naturally protected, I
would shelter it with belts of trees, evergreen and deciduous.
To sum up, I would have it look as if its inmates were just
as well taken care of as those in the more pretentious dwell-
ing, and where horses, like the Falcon, would have their eye
for the beautiful gratified whenever they look out of the box
window. For a training stable, there would have to be a
change of 6ite and arrangements that would differ, but the
training quarters we will also discuss some other time."

Back home the treatment might still answer, though I have
discarded bran mashes, and would replace that in a country
where green feed cannot be obtained in winter with, Bweet
apples, oabbage leaves, only a few of them, however, and
occasionally a mesB of cooked food. Sweating is the topio
which now engrosses attention, and, with[a horse as fat as
Never Mind, even such a depletion might not be far from a
right course, provided there was only a limited period to get
him ready to trot in races. Very nearly the same course was
pursued with Clara G., and as she trotted the fastest race for
the three-minute class in Buffalo in 187), and whioh stood as
the (ltop notch" for many years thereafter, in these two cases
it may be claimed to have been fairly successful. As is stated
in the extract, it is somewhat analogous to the hot air baths
inasmuch as the flow of perspiration is obtained with as little
rapid work as possible. That a change was necessary as the
animal became in condition to go faster, and bring about the
same result with less clothing is manifest. I find it extremely
difficult, however, to explain the methods pursued at the time
Horse Portraiture was written in so short a space as was
marked for the present consideration of sweating, and in
order that the reasons why such a sweat was given, another
quotation from the chapter on sweating will be given. This
will be a clearer exposition than could be made by a synopsis,
and at the same time present the views which were he!d so
long ago. Under like conditions little change would be made
at present in the treatment, though there is a wide difference
in other respects which will be noted hereafter.

"The action of the heart is so much identified with the
luDgs that both have to be taken into consideration. Quiok-
en the motion of the one, and you accelerate the other but
not in the ssnie proportion. For instance, when a horse is
breathing tranquilly, the respirations are from four to eight
in a minute, and the pulsations thirty-six to forty. As you
inorease the motion of the lungs by fast work, the respira-
tions will be multiplied, till the ratio will be as one to two
possibly two to three. Suppose that, in driving Never Mind'
you had kept up the rate of speed you took in the brush'
until he became distressed. The respirations would prob-
ably have been forty or forty-five times in a minute, with the
pulsations at seventy-five to eighty. The inspirations at
times would be a good deal longer than the expirations fre-
quently bighing and "blowing out" suddenly. This would
arise from the amount of adipose matter interfering with tha
heart and lungs, restricting the first, and enfeebling theothers;
and it would be a long time before he would recover, and the*
circulation and breathing restored to their natural condi-
tion. We will also suppose that he became thus distressed in
going half or three-quarters of a mile. We get rid of the
superfluities, and drive him till he exhibits great fatigue
having goue perhaps two or three miles. The respirations
have increased to two-thirds of the throbs of the heart. Still
the expirations and inspirations are nearly equal, and there
is very little if any sighing. He blows out freely and forcibly
recovering the natural breathing in mach less time than
before. In the first case he would have been "dead beat-"
in the second, by taking a pull, and easing him for a short
time, he would "come again," and make another straggle.
This would show that rapid respiration and arterial aotion
can be kept up if the organB are in a proper state. The
main muscle acting on the lungs, and assisting in respiration,
is the diaphragm. In foroible expiration the abdominal
masoles tret with great power. It will be useless to take
much time to show that if an excessive deposit of fat exists
their aid will be much diminished. Fat within the chest is
laid in layers beneath the serous coating, and about the base
of the heart. It materially affects the breathing by encroaoh-
ing on the pulmonary chamber, and interfering with the
expansion of the longs, so that the minute air cells cannot
be filled to the extent of their capacity as they can when
freed from this obstruction. If the heart is healthy, there is
room within the pericardium for all of its motions, contrac-
tion and expansion not being greatly restricted by the outside
coating of fat. But this coating does effect the equalization,
or rhythm of the pulsations, when the aotion is hurried, so
it becomes necessary to remove the obstruction here as else-
where.

The change in the blood from the time it leaves the heart
by the arteries till it is returned by tbe veins, after having
been aerated in the lungs, is a wonderful provision of nature
for it to obtain properties from the atmosphere essential to
tbe sustenance of life. Tbe passage of the blood to the ex-
tremities of the vessels that convey it, is acoompanied, in
sweating, hy another phenomenon, viz., the forcing of the
moisture through the pores of the skin, whioh we call sweat.
In the evacuations from the bowels and kidneys there is
never a particle of fat, and the einaoiation following the

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purging or excessive staling is not dne to fat being carried
from the body directly, but to causes resulting tberefrom.
In exudation, however, the oily part of the blood is got rid
of, as well as the watery fluid that accompanies it, You will
perceive, wheu a horse takes his tirst sweats, the moisture is
o! a thick, unctuous nature, forming a lather like soap when
it meeis with friction from the clothes or harness. As the
horse's body becomes freed from impuritias, the sweat be-
comes thinner and clearer, finally having the appearance of
clean water, as it trickles down his legs. The skin, then,
appears to be the most direct way of getting rid of the fat,
and not only the most direct, but the most natural.

Tho consequence of the fall of man was, tbat Lis bread
should be obtained by labor— "the sweat of the brow" was
to be the lot of all the descendants of Adam; and let horse
or man be required to exert himself sufficiently, the hin-
drances to that exertiou are got rid of by those natural out-
lets, the pores of the skin.

The fat, in the first place, having been deposited by the
blood, the loss of the oily portion in sweating is replaced by
the absorbents working on the surplus in store, rem:viug it
from where the original deposit was made; aod as the sweat-
ings are continued, exhausting all that we desire to get rid of.
There are probably other changes that take place in the blood,
one being a greater degree of fluidity, perhaps occasioned by
an increase of heat.

It would appear that the abstraction of the watery particles
would have a contrary effect, yet I am satisfied that this is
counteracted bv an opposirg force, which I cannot explain,
rendering the arteries and veins less liable to engorgement
than when, the circulating fluid had properties which made
it more difficult to propel through them. From the relief
afforded by copious and repeated sweatings, we might infer,
that the abstraction oi the fatty globules in the blood was
the means of lessening the labor of the heart, which is of
the greatest importance when the blood is sent bounding
along more than twice as fast as when the animal is at rest.
The theory that 'the pulsation keeps time to the step, is, I
believe, correct when the action is much hurried. Hence,
when a' horse is making a fraction more than two bounds in
a second, the work of the heait is greatly increased, and the
labor of that vital force-pump would be much lessened by
the blood being easier to urge through the tubing of the
veins as fast as the accelerated pace required that it should

be

It wid readily be seen that nearly all the inside fat will
have to be got away before the respirating organs are capable
of performing their functions in a manner that will endure
fast work. The heart is also facilitated in its operations by
the removal, and the diaphragm and abdominal muscles can
act with far greater force, the whole internal economy is in a
manner changed, the muscles of the stomach are strengthened,
»ud digestion is better and more rapid. Che gastric juices
are more intimately blended with the contents of the stomach,
and the waste for the bowels to carry off is less acrid and
easier expelled. We will also find that the same process
will get rid of external fat, and while the load is lightened
for the horse to carry, and the muscular system is brought
to a higher state of vigor, it also assists in the expansion of
the chest. The intercostal muscles or the muscles between
the ribs have a good deal to do with respiration, and the
reduction of the neck removes the unnecessary load of fat
which surrounds the windpipe, giving more room for it to
convey the air to the bronchial tabes, and through them to
the lungs. I have just said that the same process gets rid
of fat wherever it is deposited, either among the internal
viscera or where it surrounds the muscles. This is so, yet we
can modify it in practice, so tbat the effects will be greater
in absorbing the interior than the exterior deposit.

This is the first thing to be done. Till we remove from
the lungs and heart the adipose deposit that binders their
working, we cannot give exercise enough to be of much ben-
efit to the muscles of locomotion. The first sweats, then,
will have to be given independent of speed, which these
organs are yet unable to endure. In England, it is well-
known that if a horse used for hunting becomes much tired,
he will never after be as good as he was. No matter how
long the interval of rest, his impaired powers can never be
recuperated. In all probability the injury is to the lungs;
in the excitement of the chaee, the symptoms of being ex-
hausted are overlooked, and animals are forced to struggle
along till their structure is injured. "We are all aware how
much more acute the sufferings are from the exhaustion of
the lunes than the tiring of the muscles. Thus nature
warDs us of the greater danger attending the overworking of
them The sweating of Never Mind to-morrow will be a
practical exemplification of the mode I adopt to relieve the
resniratorv organs, se there will be no neea of dilating on
the plan to be followed to accomplish this end. "We have in
a cursory manner glanced at the effects of sweating on the
internal organs; we will afterwards discuss its merits in re-
lieving a horse when in distress from rapid work.

The questions attending sweating for the outward forma-
tion are not bo complicated. The muscles are masses of elas-
tic fibres terminated by the tendons on which they act by
contraction and relaxation. Thus while one set exert their
force in one direction by contraction, the opposite are
lengthened so as not to interfere with the power applied.
Some run parallel with the tendons, others cross these
in an oblique direction, and still others at nearly right
angles to the first. The fat is deposited where they over-
lap each other, filling up the interstices and giving promi-
nence to the muscles by pushing the outside one out.
In a very fat horse there is a further deposit of adipose
matter between the skin and the body, sometimes cover-
ing the muscles of the ribs to quite a deprh. This is en-
tirely useless, while that in the interstices has a duty to per-
form of great importanee, viz., lubricating the fibres so
that the friction at the points of attrition is much lessened.
The muscles are completely filled with a network of blood-
vessels their ramifications being so extensive that the eye
is unable to detect their presence. The muscles become
harder and more tendooous as they are made to perform
active duty, till what was a pulpy, fleshy mass^ becomes
fined down to a strong, elastic substance, very different and
mu/-h more suitable to the necessities of rapid progression.
This change takes place as the result of exercise, and does
not follow the removal of the fat, when that removal is
dependent on other agencies than muscular exertion Vv hue
the Roman or hot-air bath would be a very proper and power-
ful auxiliary in removing interior and exterior fatty matter
iuthe first stages of preparation, its services could never
further this change of the muscular system. Exercise is the
only means of effecting it, and the amount of work best
adapted to effect this end is varied in almost every anuoa
that has to undergo the conditioning process. The first
sweats however, are nearly identical in all horses having the
same amount of extraneous matter to remove, so that we
will be less likely to err in this stage than when we make a
racing pace one of the concomitants of sweating. The
removal of the fat in the cavities formed by the lapping or

crossing of the muscles is a question of time, and much in-
jury would result from attempting to get rid of it sooner than
is prudenr. It mn t never be completely eradicated, as
there must not only be a sufficiency left for lubrication, but
a surplus that will meet any extra call that exertion, pro-
tracted loogei than we looked for, will entail. As the fat is
wasted, there ought to be a proportional increase of muscle,
which will invariably be the case if the minutiae of training
have been carefully attended to.

Sweatiug under clothes has alio a local effect. This is an
advantage which no other system of depletion can boast of,
and the benefits of which can hardly be over-estimated. If
it were otherwise, we would bi compelled to bring one part
of the horse's body much lower than we would like it, in
order that some other part might be in a situation to stand
the effects of fast work. To exemplify this, we will instance
the effects of sweating on the neck, chest and Hon. The dif-
ference in the necks of horses in a natural state is very
marked. Iu one we will find the long, delicate neck, per-
haps a little drooping in front of the withers, so small at the
junction of the head that you could nearly encircle it with
your bands. The next is larger at the shoulders, fuller in
the crest, but equally as well cut out in the throttle, and bet-
ter at the joining of the head. The third is larger every-
where, and short, thicker even at the throat-latch than the
first was at the shoulder, with a cjest so thick and flabby
that it hangs over on one side. The jowls are also covered
with meat, and, what is much worse, the space between the
jaws is also filled with flesh and enlarged glands.

While size may be a measure of power in other parts of
the body, an overgrown neck is a sure mark of inability to
sustain a fast pace, not alone from interfering with the free
possage of air in the breathing-tubes, and the free passage of
blood through the jogular veins and carotid arteries, but the
extra weight to be carried is in the very worst place for the
ease of the horse. It would be a safe estimate that the last
described neck would weigh fifty wounds more than the
second, and more than double as much as the first. If these
horses were identical in every other particular, there would
be a vast preponderance in favor of the two with lighter
necks on that score alore. But when we come to consider
the effects on the breathing apparatus, and the stricture on
the return of the blood from the brain, we will be convioced
that the large-necked animal is totally unfit to go any dis-
tance fast, without artificial aid to diminish the useless
volume of matter in the neck. Now, if we were forced to
waste all parts of hirn alike, it would be evident that we
would weaken some portions so much that the balance would
be equally as much disturbed, and the part -tbat would fail
the most would be the loin. A deep chest, swelling barrel,
and broad loin are generally looked upon as a betokening
strength of constitution.

A severe strain of the loin is followed by partial paralysis
of the hind quarters; the legs are drawn feebly along, and
the animal moves by dragging himself with his fore feet.
The whole propelling power of a horse being in his hind
quarters, it is evident that anything that will weaken that
force will materially retard the velocity with which he is
capable of moving. The back-bone is braced with strong
fillets parallel with it and joined to the bony projections, and
the large muscles that cover the bony frame-work are heaped
up in this point. If we diminish their torce by repeated
sweatings, we lose much without any corresponding gain;
so, to reduce the overloaded neck we have recourse to the
local application of clothing, and thus effect the object
desired. There is nothing like the danger of over-sweating
the neck there is even in the chest, which will also bear a
great deal of reduction. "We may reduce the muscles that
cover the shoulder-blade too much, but the intercostal and
abdominal muscles will bear a diminution of their tissue, if
that is necessary, to get rid of the fat in their immediate
neighborhood.

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West Side Fair and Racinsr Association. Aug.
6 to 11th.

COLT NOMINATIONS.

Trotting ; Nursery Stakes for yearlings, free to all. $25

each, S100 added. Half mile heats, 2 in. 3. Nominations

for the stake close June 1st, with $10 forfeit. Three

nominations.

LaTosca, br f by Coca. Belmont— Charm, by Crittenden,
Lee Mantle, Butte, Montana.

Kalamazoo, b f by Tempest — dam, by Com. Belmont, W.
H. Raymond, Virginia City, Montana.

Kaloma, ch f by Doncaster — dam by Com. Belmont,
Lawrence & Shafer, Pullers Springs, Montana.
Trotting ; Contribution Stake for 3-year olds, bred and

raised in Montana. $40 each, h f $125 added by breeders.

Mile heats, 2 in 3. Nominations close June 5th. with §20

forfeit. Second payment evening before day of race.

Seven nominations.

Mantua, b f by Fieldmont — Fairie, by Forest Goldost, S.
E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, Montana.

Lady Maxim, b f by Maxim — Lady Graves, by Smuggler,
H. Kirkendall. Helena, Montana.

Little Joe, br g by Fieldmont — Effie, by Country Gentleman,
H. G. Ward, Deer Lodge, MoDtana.

Nugget, b g by Maxim— dam by Martinet, Huntley &
Clark, Helena, Montana.

Markie, b f by Fieldmont — Eugenia, by Com. Belmont, H.
Holloway, Helenn, Montana.

Idaho, b f by Com. Belmont — Papoose, Lawrence &
Shafer, Pullers Springs, Montana.
Trotting, Contribution Stake for 2-year olds, bred and raised

in Montana. $40 each, h f. Conditions same as above

race. Eleven nominations.

Tenor, b g by Fieldmont — Prima Donna, Frank Quinby,
Deer Dodge, Montana.

Ruby Silver, b f by Fieldmont— Night, by Herod, S. E.
Larabie, Deer Lodge. Montana.

Julietta, br f by Fieldmont— Crop Ear, by Pilot Duroc, S.
E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, Montana.

Tom Herrick, blk h by Kentucky Volunteer— Station Girl,
by Mambrinc King, H. Kirkendall, Helena Montana.

Mary S, b f by Tempest — Fonda, by Com. Belmont, Lee
Mantle, Butte, Montana.

Jersev Lily, b f by Tempest — Festoon, by Com. Belmont,
W. H. Raymond, Virginia City, Montana.

Tempest Belmont, b h by Tempest — dam by Forest Dic-
tator, C. B. Jeffries, Butte, Montana.

Forest Belmont, bh »<y Tempest — dam by Forest Dictator,
C. B. Jeffries, Butte, Montana.

Joseph Lodge, b h by Ranehero — Lidy Lou, Joseph Lodge,
Deer Lodge, Montana.

Juno, b f by Com. Belmout— Twilight, by Dictator, W.
Raymond, Virginia City, Montana.

Junietta. gr f by Com. Belmont— Papoose, by Canada Boy,
Lawrence & Shafer, Pullers Springs, Montana.

SECOND PAYMENTS COLT STAKES.

21. Trotting, Moulton Stakes, for 2-year olds, free to all,

$50 each, $250 added, §250 more if 2:50 is beaten.
17 Nominations. 10 Second Payments.

A. C. Beckwith, Evanston, Wyoming, names b c Satinwood,
by Nutwood, dam Flora Wilkes.

A. C. Beckwith, Evanston, Wyoming, names ch f Villette,
by Sit Walter, dam Lucy Cluy, by American Clay.

S. E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, Montana, names g f Julietta, by
fieldmont, dam Crop Ear, by Pilot Doroc.

W. H. Raymond, Belmont Park, Montana, names b f
Jersey Lily, by Tempest, dam Festoon, by Com, Belmocr

W. H. Raymond, Belmont Park, Montana, names b f Juno,
by Com. Belmont, dam Twilight, by Dictator.

E. Pinkham, Boise City, Idaho, nimes br f Peri, by Black
Walnut, dam Flora.

Lee Mantle, Butte, Montana, nameB b f Mary S., by
Tempest, dam Fonda, by Com. Belmont.

Marcus Daly, B-itte, Montana, names b f Hattie D. by
Electioneer, dam Maple, by Nutwood.

H. Kirkendall Helena, Montann, names br c Tom Heirick,
by Kentucky Volunteer, dam Station Girl, bv Mambrino
King.

C. B. Jeffries, Butte, Montana, names b c Tempest Bel-
mont, by Tempest, dam CoraL by Com. Belmont.
32. Trotting, Silver Bow Stake, for 4-year olds, free to all

$200 added.
11 Nominations. 8 Second Payments.

A. C. Beckwith, Evanstcn, Wyoming, names b s Al Mott
by Belmont dam Princess Clay, by American Clay.

W. H. Raymond, Belmont Park, Montana, names b g
Hedge, by Com. Belmont, aam Confidence, by Pilot Mam-
brino.

Marcus Daly, Butte, Montana, names b s Governor, by
Echo, dam the Senator Jones Mare.

Marcus Daly, Butte, Montana, names b s Deputy, by Echo
dam Maria Rose, by Inca.

H. Kirkendal, Helena, Montana, names br s Gregory, by
Bishop, dam Ethel, by Contractor.

H. R. Baker, Helena, Montana, names br f Procrastina-
tion, by Challenger, dam Bell, by Woodford's Abdallah.

H. "W. Child, Heleua. Montana, names b g Ben Cole, by
Ben Lomond, Jr., dam Mollie Cole.

Phil E. Evans, Deer Lodge, Montana, names br s Don L.,
by Fieldmont, dam Nutmeg Maid.
36. Trotting, Silver City Stake, for 3-year olds, free to all,

$50 each, $250 added, $250 more if 2:35 is beaten.
15 Nominations. 10 Second Payments.

S. E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, Montana, names b f Mantua,
by Fieldmont, dam Fairy, by Forrest Gold-dust.

Morehouse, Blevins & Co., Butte, Montana, names b f
Maud SingletOD, by Singleton, dam unknown.

F. Kirkendal, Helena, Montana, names b f Lady Maxim,
by Maxim, dam Lady Greaves, by Smuggler.

C. B. Jeffries, Butte, MonraDa, names b c Ilton, by Tem-
pest, by Almonr, damBonnetta, by Com. Btimont.

Marcus Daly, Butte, Montana, names blk o Frisco, bj
Echo, dam Elmona, by Elmo.

Marcus Daly, Butte, Montana, names b c Lord Byron, by
Gen. Benton (1755), dam May Day.

E. Pinkham, Boise City, Idaho, names rn c Bobbins, by
Black Walnut, dam Lady Lighlfoot.

A. C. Beckwith, Evanston, Wyoming, names rn f Wanita,
by Aberdeen, dam Wyoming Belie.

A. C. Beckwith, Evanston, Wyoming, names b c Ned
Wilkes, by Baron Wilkes, dam Steinette by Steinway.

David Marsh, Colfax, Washington, names b g Harvy M.,
by Ingraham, dam Babe, Pedigree unknown.
23. Running, Anaconda Stakes, for two-year-olds, free to

all, $50 each, S400 added, 5 furlongs. 10 nominations. 10

second payments.

Whitmore Bros., May View, Washington, name b c Pat
Curran, by Glen Dudley, dam Laura C.

Cy Mulkey, Sacramento, California, names bg Jabilee, by
Kyrle Daly, dam Joy.

R. E. Bybee, Portland, Oregon, names b g Kyrle, by Lein-
ster, dam Rosa G-

R. E. Bybee, Portland. Oregon, names ch g Broadchurcb,
by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar.

W. H. Babb, Echo, Oregon, names s g Arthur H., by
George Wilkes, dam Neva Winters.

Morehouse, Blevins & Co., Butte, Montana, names s o X,
by Regent, dam unknown.

Morehouse, Blevins & Co., Butte, Montana, names ch c
Arlee, by Regent, dam unknown.

B. C. Holly, Vallejo, California, names br o Cassandra, by
imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Chiquita.

H. R. Baker, Helena, Montana, names br f Yum Yum, by
Regent, dam Lydia.

Cy Mulkey, Sacramento, California, names ch c Trade
Mark, by Kyrle Daly, dam Trade Dollar.
25. Running, West Side Stake, for 3-year olds, free for all,

$50 each, $500 added, 1£ miles.
14 Nominations. 10 Second Payments.

Cy. Mulkey. Sacramento, California, names br f Welcome,
by Warwick, dam Aeola.

Cy. Mulkey, Sacramento, Califronia, names br f Extract,
by Virgil, dam Tincture.

R. E. Bybee, Portland, OregoD, names br f Snperba, by
Flood, dam Nova Zembla.

R. E. Bybee. Portland, Oregon, names ch c Oregon, by
Monday, dam Planetia.

B. C. Holly, Vallejo, California, names br c Hamlet, by
Regent, dam Nannie Halton.

W. H. Babb. Echo. Oregon, names s I Hilda, by George
Wrilkes, dam Neva Winters.

Whitmore Bros., May View, Washington, names br f
Butter Cup by Jim Douglas, dam Laura Barns.

Whitmore Bros., May View, Washington, names s o
Colomo, by Joe Hooker, dam Gallie Smart.

H. R. Baker, Helena, Montana, names br g Warpeake, dam
Ordnance.

Morehouse, Blevins k Co., Butte, Montana, names ch f
Nevada, by Regent, dam Miss Ella.

Lek Mantle, Secretary, Butte, Montana.

The government of Italy will give $11,000 in prizes for trot-
ting races this season, and for the encouragement of breeding
racing horses. Laws have also been passed by the legislature
of this Kingdom ngulating horse hreeding. They designate
that after the 1st of January, 1889, private individuals will
not be allowed to keep stallions for service unless they have
been duly approved by the Minister of Agriculture, a restric-
tion calculated to prevent tho use of unwonnd and unHuitabl-
Bires. Also tbat from the 1st of July, 1888, and dnrin
period of eight years from this date, not less tbau s
Hods shell be purebred for the Government stallion «.-
for which a sum of $05,000 is allotted.

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<gh* ^xuH&x and Sportsman.

July 21

Racine Dates for 1888.

Los Angeles Fair Aug. 6 to 11

lone Fair Aug. 7 to 10

SaDta Rosa Fair Ang, 13 to 16

Petalmna Fair Aug. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair Ang.20 to 25

Chico Fair Aug. 21 to 25

Glenhrook Park Fair Aug. 29 to

Septl
Oakland Fair.... Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
JlarvBville Fair. .Aug. 28 to Sept. 1
Bacramento State Fair Sept 3 to 15

CALIFORNIA.

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

RanLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22

San JoBe Fair Sept. 24 to 2?

Sueanvllle Fair Rept. 24 to 2fc

Pacheco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City fair .. Octl to 6

Yreka Fair Oct.3to6

Nal'lTrottingStallionStaki Oct 20th
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept 17 to 22 I Humboldt Fair ..

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

N ORTHWESTERN

.Oct. 2 to 5

Deer Lodge, Mont . . .July 18 to '^2

Butte City, Mont Aug. 6 to 11

Helena, Mont., Fair.. Aug. *0 to 2f
Mlssoulla, Mont . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W.T Sept. i to 8

EASTERN.

Monmouth Park.. July 4 to Aug. -"O I Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 | Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Nov. 8

Kansas City Fair Sept. 17 to 22 j

Eugene City, Oregon. ..Sept 4 to 7

Colfax. W. T Sept. 10 to 15

Hillsboro, Oregon.... Sept 11 to 14
Salem, Or, State Fair. .Sep!. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W.T Oct 1 to 6

Dates Claimed

Deer Lodge, Montana July 18-21

Los Angeles, Fair, Di&t. 6 Aug. G— U

Butte City. Montana races Aug. 6-11

Amador and Oalavers Co., Ioue City Aup. 7-10

Ronoma Co.. Santa Ro*a Aug. 13-18

Htlena, Montana races Aug. 1U— 25

Chico Trotting and Pacing Aug . 21—25

Sonoma and Marin, Petaluma, Dist . 4, Fair Aug. 2—25

13th District Fair. Marys\ille Aug. 28 -Sep. 18

Spokane FallB, Washington races Sep. 3— 8

California State Ftir, Sacramento Sep. 3—15

Nevada State Fair, Reno, Nevada * Sep. 17—22

Stockton, California Sep. 18— 29

Agricultural Association. No. 1C Fair, San Luis. Obispo Sep 25—22

Raoinsr at Eureka.

The summer meeting of the Eureka Jockey Club held 4th
of July week attracted a large delegation of horses, horsemen
and people of spoiting inclinations to that thriving and hand-
some city of saw mills on Humboldt Bay. The northern and
middle portions of the state were well represented, even so
far south as Fresno, from which point Messrs. Blasingame
and Cabrera came with Hermes, Leap Year and Confidence.
All were delighted with Ihe rare tport the meeting Bfforded,
an 1 sailed for home with very pleasant recollectioDs of the
hospitality of the people. The racing was of the 6nest de-
scription. The Clnb not only achieved success but richly
deserved it. The Association is composed of fifty members,
mainly of the best material of that section, and as present
officered must take a front place amoog the Jockey Clobs of
the Coast. The Directory of the club is as follows: Presi-
dent, Dan Murphy; vice-President, T. F. Kicks; Secretary
Harry Cohn; Treasurer, C. G. Taylor; Directors, Dan Mur-
phv, Dr. R. Gro-B, Harry Cohn, T. F. Rioks, S. F. Pine, J.
A. Sinclair, Wyman Morphy. All these gentlemen are enter-
prising, energetic, enthusiastic and inbued with the true
racing spirit. After two years ot effort, under the disadvan-
tage of a poorly constructed half mile track, that difficulty
has been overcome and through the enterprise of Mr. W. S.
Clark, the owner of the property, a fine mile track has been
built.

"When Mr. Clark's plans are well worked out it will be one
of the best in the state. It is located on a salt marob, almost
on the shores of the bay, within a mile of the center of the
city and is easily reaobed by good drives or a pleasant walk.
Aa it is entirely, new it was slow, but safe and good. Before
another meetiog Mr. Clark proposes to overlay tne track with
loam, build a capacious hotel, and additional stands and
eupply all the accessories of a race course of the .first class.
The Club proposes to open some fixed stakes this fall to be
run nest year, with liberal added money to each, and the
meeting just closed, fine as it was, is only a hint as to the
future.

%he club was fortunate in the fact that Capt. H. H. Hobbs
of this city, was in attendance at the meeting and his ser-
vices were seenred as starter. The Captain waa loth to take
the flag, but gave way under persuasion and did fir6t-clasB
work all through.

The pool-selling waB let to Mr. M. F. Gallagher of Eureka,
who secured the services of Al Leach of this city as auc-
tioneer. Mr. Leach added largely to bi6 already established
reputation as a pool-seller by the prompt and systematic
manner in which he conducted the business. He passed
more monev through the box than had ever been handled at
a race meeting in Eureka, and gave complete satisfaction to
all concerned.

THE RACES.

Joly 3d, Novelty Race, one mile. First quarter $50, half
$65, three-quarters $75, mile $100.
A. Y. Stephenson's ch f Susie S. by Marmaduke, dam

Pirouette, 100 lbB Cooper 1

G. W. Trahern's ch f Bine Bonnet, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam

Kate Carson, 1 13 lbs Dennison 2

W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie

Brown, 100 lbB Hitchcock 3

Thos. J. JoneB' ch g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle Daly, dam Mis-
take, 102 lbs Hennessey 0

L. A. Blasingame's b f Lean Year, 4, by Norfolk, dam

Lady Jane, 113 lbs ~ Nelson 0

Owen Bros, g g Johnny Gray, by Sbiloh, dam Margery,

117 lbs Howson 0

Maltese Villa Stables ch f Idalene Cotton, 4, by Jim Brown,

dam Lizzie P. 113 lbs Cook 0

L. A- Blasingame's y h Confidence, aged, by Walnut

Bark, dam Delph, 120 lbs BalBten 0

J. SUrkey's ch c Sleepy Dick, aged, by Joe Daniels, dam

unknown, 117 lbB Barton 0

Time, 1:47$.

Pools: Carmen, $30; SuBie S. $8; Leap Year, $6; Field,
$6.

As there was money at the quarter and half tbe short
horses were anxious to get away, but the field all got off well
except Idalene Cotton who was sulky and woald not come
up. Sleepy Dick jamped off in the lead. Confidence made
a ruBh at him, and for a few Btrides had his bead in front
but could not hold the ground and Dick reached the quarter
first in :25£, Confidence Becond, Johnny Grey third. Down
the back stretch Johnny Gray made his run, taking up the
ground gradually and beatiog Dick to the half by tbe shortest
kind of heads in :52J. From there the leaders fell back, Kil-
dare reaching the three-quarters first by a length, and Susie
S. winning the mile rather easily by two lengths.

Same day— Trotting. Purse $250; 3:00 class. Horses
owned in Humboldt County.

Nellie Q., g m by Overland — Qainn 3 1 1 1

June Bog, br f— Hunt 1 3 3 3

Victor, b g Haas 2 2 2 2

Time, 3:07J. 3:00, 3:00, 3:02$.
Pools: Nellie Q , $10; Victor, $4; June Bug, $2.
The result of the raoe waB never in doubt. Nellie Q. made
a mistake at the start, and did not try for the first heat, but
took the others handily.

July4th, First Race— Sweepstake; for all ages. $50 entrance;
$25 forfeit; $300 added; $100 to second; third to save stake.
One mile and a quarter.
G. TV. Trahern's b g Dave Douglass, aged, by Leinster, dam

Lily Simpson, 117 lbs Hennessy 1

W. L. Appleby's ch m Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown,

dam Avail, 113 lbs CourtDey 2

W. L Appleby's ch f Carmen, 3, by "Wildidle, dam Nettie

Brown, 100 lbs Hitchcock 3

G. W. Trahern's br m Haidee, 5, by King Alfonso, dam

Invernet-B, 115 lbs D. DenniFon 0

Oweu BroB.' b h Oro, 4, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate, 118

lbs Howson 0

W. Kelly's br f Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dam Aeolia, 100

lbs Cook 0

L. A. Blasingame's b h Hermes. 5, by BayBwater, dam

Hercladie, 120 lbs Nelson 0

Maltese Villa Stables' ch g Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, dam

Ballinette, 115 lbs Cook 0

A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale, aged, by Marmaduke,

dam Pirouette, 115 lbs Cooper 0

Time, 2:15$.
Pools: Appleby's stable, $20; Tiahern's stable, $12; Wel-
come, $11; Hermes, $8; Avondale, $6; Oro. $4; Elwood, $3.
With a fair start the field went well bunched past the
stand, Douglas, Gardner and Carmen keeping well in front
au.i watching <ach other. It was everybody's race for three-
qoarters of a mile, but in the stretch the tight narrowed to
Douglas and Gardner. Douglass winning by a neck through
the skillful ridiog of Hennessy.

Second Race — Sweepstakes for all ages; $25 entrance, naif
forfeit; $250 added; $75 to second, third to save stake. Half
mile heats.
Owen Bros', g g Johnny Gray, aged, by Shiloh, dam

Margery, 110 lbB Howson 1 3 1

T. G. Jones' I r g Jack Pot, 2, by Joe Hooker, dam

Lugena, 77 lbs Hitchcock 3 12

G. W. Trahern's ch m Blue Bonnet, 4, by Joe Hook-
er, dam Kate Carson, 113 lbs D. Dennison 2 2

Time, 5H, 501, 51.
Pools: Johnny Gray, $20; Jeck Pot, $13; Blue Bonnet, $6.
In the first heat Jack Pot was slow in getting away, and
was bo far behind at the three-quarter that his rider did not
move for the heat. Blue Bonnet and Gray fought hard for
the maBtery, the old veteran winning by a head only. In the
second Jack Pot got off with them, and his head was in front
all tbe way. He won by a neck in as good time for the
distance as was made during the meeting. Blue Bonnet
retired and for the finish it was conceded that Gray would
beat the two-year. old in a third heat. He did but had to run
in 51 to do it.

Third Race— SweepBtakes; for all ages; $10 entrance; $200
added; second horse to receive the stakes. Three-quarters of
a mile. Five entries.
Maltese Villa Stables' ch f Idalene Cotton, 4, by Jim Brown,

113 lbs Cook 1

T. G. Jones' ch g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle 'Daly, 106 lbs.

Hennessy 2

A. W. Stephenson's ch f Susie S., 3, by Marmaduke, 105

lbs Cooper 3

L. A. BlaBingame's b f Leap Year, 4, by Norfolk, 113 lbs.

Cook 0

J. E. Abbott's b c Duke Spencer, 2, by Duke of Norfolk,

80 lbs C. Dennison 0

Time, 1:18*.
Pools: Susie S . $25; Idalene Cotton, $17; Kildare, $16;
field, $11.

The start was excellent, but Cotton opened a stretch of
daylight behind her before she had gone an eighth, and the
race waB virtually over At the finish Kildare closed up, but
Cotton was never in danger, winning a comparatively easy
race.

July 5th, First Race.— Purse $150; $25 to second; for all
ages'. Six hundred yards.
L. A. BlaBingame's y h Confidence, aged, by Walnut Bark,

118 lbs Appleby 1

J. Starkey's, ch g Sleepy Dick, aged, by Joe Daniels, 115

lbs Barton 2

T. J. Knight's g g Stoneman, aged, by Kirby Smith, 115

lbs D. Dennison 3

Owen Bros.' g g Johnny Gray, aged, by Shiloh, 115 lbs.

Howson 0

Time, :32£.
Pools: Sleepy Dick, $10; Stoneman, $9; Confidence, $9;
field, $5.

At the fall of the flag Confidence was off like a shot, and
was never beaded. He beat Dick a good length and Stone-
man two lengths, landing a good pot of money for his back-
ers.

Second Raoe — Trotting; two-year-old stake; 25 entries;
$100 added; second to save stake.

Johnny Moore, be by Grand Moor— Quill l l

Abel, g g bv Poscora Hayward — Young 2 2

Time. 3:22, 3:17?.
This was virtually a walk-over for Johnny Moore. All the
entries hnd been scratched except theBe two, and Mr. Young
trotted to save his stakea.

Third Race— Sweepstake; for all ages; $5 entrance; $125
added; second to receive the stakes. Five furlongs.
G. W. Trahern'B ch f Blue Bonnet, 4, by Joe Hooker, 110

lbs D. Dennison 1

A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale, aged, by Marmaduke,

1 13 lbs Cooper 2

T. G. Jones' ch g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle Daly, 106 lbs.

Hennessy 3

Maltese Villa Stable's ch g Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, 115 lbs.

Cook 0

Time, 1.04 J.
Pools: Blue Bonnet, $20; Avondale, $15; Kildare $5-
Elwood, $4.

This race was a trifle vexations. Capt. Hobbs was off doty
for a time, and the gentleman who acted in his place was
unfortunate. He dropped the flag on a straggling line of
horses, the favorite being Beveral lengths past tbe post. Blue
Bonnet won bnt the jndge declared tbe race void, and orderei
it to be run over again. Mr. Dennison waa somewhat
annoyed at the ruling, but all's well that enda well. Capt.
Hobbs went over to the post and gave them a 6ne Bend-off,

Blue Bonnet winning as handily the second time as she did
the first.

July 6th— First Race. Purse $250; $50 for second; for all
ages. Three-quarters of a mile.
W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, 104 lbs.

Hitchcock 1

A. Y. Stephenson's ch f Susie S., 3, by Marmaduke, 104

lbs. . Cooper 2

G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglass, aged, by Leinster,

117 lbs D. DenDison 3

T. G. JoneB' br g Jack Pot. 2, by Joe Hooker. . Hennessy 0
L. A. Blasingame's b f Leap Year, 4, by Norfolk, 113 lbs.

Nelson 0

Owen Bros.' b h Oro, 4, by Norfolk, 118 lbs Howson 0

Maltese Villa Stable's ch g Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, 115 lbs.

Cook 0

Time, 1:17J.
Pools: SuBie S., $20; Carmen, $20; Douglas $6; Jack Pot,
$5; field, $3.

They ran in a bunch to the half, where the crushed straw-
berry began to Bhow in front. They all drove at her, but
Carmen was in train, and held them safe to the wire by half
a length. Betting was active on this race, and while the
backers of Carmen had the top price in the mare they did
very well.

Second Race— Purse $350; $50 to second; for all ages.
One mile.
W, L. Appleby's ch f Lanra Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown,

113 lbs Courtney 1

G. W. Trahern's br f Haidee, 5, by King Alfonso, 115 lbs.

D. Dennison 2

W. Kelly's b f Welcome, 3, by Warwick, 100 lbs Cook 3

L. A. Blasingame's b h Hermes, 5, by Bayswater, 120 lbs.

Nelson 0

A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale, 5, by Marmaduke, 115

lbs Cooper 0

L. A. Blasingame's b m Leap Year, 4, by Norfolk, 113 lbs.

* Balsten 0

Maltese Villa Stables ch f Idalene Cotton, 4, bv Jim

Brown, 113 lbs Cook 0

Time, 1:46*.
Pools: Laura Gardner, $20; Welcome, $8; Cotton, $6;
field, $5.

With a good start Welcome showed the way with the field
well behind her. On the back quarter Gardner came out
and setting the pace strong, lengthened them out into a line;
at the head of the stretch Haidee moved up, and after a warm
finish Gardner waa first at the winning post by a length in
1:46^, the fastest mile that had ever been run over the track.
The last event of the day waB a three-year-old trotting
purse. Three youngsters, Johnny Qaill, Daisy Hayward
and Silver Shield started, all the get of Poscora Hayward.
The colts were bat a short time off of grass and in no fix to
show their quality, but the race was unique in its way, and
created great amusement through tbe efforts of the drivers to
juggle the heals and ring the betting. The business was so
unskillfully done that the smallest boy on the track could
see it, end it raised a general laugh. Johnny Quill soon saw
the red flag. The drivers of the other two were removed
and others substituted and the race finally won by Daisy
Hayward, she being in best condition. Silver Shield was
manifestly tbe best filly, but she could not stand the bruis-
ing of four heats. The crowd' having had some fun and lost
no money over the affair, went home in good humor, but
the judges and officers of the club were naturally very indig-
nant, and the jugglers will be dealt with according to their
deserts.
Third Race— Parse $200. Trotting for three-year-olds.

Daisy Hayward g m — Haes 120 1

Silver Shield g m— Frank 2 1 0 2

Johnny Quill g g— Quill 3 dis

Time. 4:03*, 3:01$, 0.O0, 3:02*.
July 7th— Extra Day — First Race. Sweepstakes; for all
ages: $10 entrance; $200 added; second to receive the en-
trance money. Mile heats.
G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglas, aged, by Leinster,

112 lbs D. Dennison 1 1

Owen Bros, g g Johnny Gray, aged, by Shiloh, 112

lbs Howson 2 2

A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale, aged, by Marma-
duke, 110 lbs Cooper 3 3

Time, 1:49, 1:48.
Pools: Douglas barred; Avondale, $10; Johnny Gray, $7.
Second Race — Sweepstake; for all ages; $10 entrance; $200
added; second to receive stake. One mile and one-eighth.
A. Y. Stephenson's ch f Susie S., 3, by Marmaduke, 100

lbs Cooper 1

G. W. Trahern's b f Haidee, 5, by King Alfonso, 116 lbs.

D. Dennison 2

W. Kelly's br f Welcome, 3, by Warwick, 100 lbs Cook 3

L. A. Blasingame's b h Hermes, 5, by Bayswater, 120 lbs.

Nelson 0

Owen Bros.' b h Oro, 4, by Norfolk, 118 lbs Howson 0

Time,2:01J.
Pools: Haidee, $40; Susie S., $10; Field, $14.
Third Race — Sweepstake; for all ages; $10 entrance; $100
added; second to receive the entrance money. Three-eighths
of a mile.
J. Hilton's ch g Sleepy Dick, aged, by Joe Daniels, 115 lbs.

Barton 1

L. A. Blasingame's y h Confidence, aged, by Walnut Bark,

US lbs Appleby 2

T. J. Knight's g g Stoneman, aged, by Kirby Smith, 115

lbs D. Dennison 3

Time, 0:36.
Pools: Dick, $20; Confidence, $8; Stoneman, $3.
Fourth Race— Consolation Purse, $150; $25 to second; for
beaten horses. Three-quarters of a mile.
W. Kelly's br f Welcome, 3, by Warwick, 106 lbs. Cook 0 1
T. G. Jones' oh g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle Daly, 99 lbs.

Hitchcock 0 2

A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale, aged, by Marmaduke,

106 lbs Cooper 3

Time, 1:18. 1:19.
Pools: Kildare, $20; Welcome,"$13; Field, $6.
This closed the meeting, and the spectators departed for
their homes in a glow of satisfaction. To the directors of
the club the Brekoer and Sportsman commissioner tenders
his thanks for the many conrtesies extended to him, and
specially to President Murphy and Seoretary Cohn, does he
take off his hat and mate his most profound bow.

If Murphy, tne jockey, is not ordered East by hie employer
berore the meeting here is brought to a close he will need to
charter a special car to carry off innumerable prizes hung up
by the different tradespeople for tbe jockey securing the
greatest number of winning mounts. In the shop windows
tbe prizes are exhibited, and they attract general attention.
Whips, saddles, birdies and spurs are among the trophies.
That Murphy will prove to be the lucky jockey there is little
donbt, as he is now far ahead of any of his competitors in the
raoejfor prizes.— Sporting World, St. Louis.

1888

%ht breeder and Mpovtsmun.

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Racine at Ellensburg. W. T.

July 3.— First Day— Trotliog, 2 in 3.

Slim Jim 1 1 2

Dan 2 2 1

Time— 3:47, 3:45, 3:46.
Second Race — Banning, mile dash.

Bine Dick 1

Jim Malone 2

Time— 1:56.
Third Race — RnnniDg, i dash.

Black Diamond 1

Jo Jo 2

Bay mare 3

Time— 0:36.
Jnly 4. — Second Day— Rnnning, i mile.

Jim Malone 1

Blue Dick 2

Ned 3

Time— Oal.
Second Bace — Running, f dash.

Bine Dick 1

Jim Malone 2

Ned 3

No time.
Third Bace — Match rnnning, 4. dash.

Black Diamond 1

Dandy 2

Time— 023^.
The races gave satisfaction, and were well attended.
*

Seattle Racing.
The Seattle race meeting was well attended,

FIEST RACE.

Seattle, Jnly 3.— Trotting, 2:30 class, 3 in 5, parse $400;
divided 70 per cent., 20 per cent., 10 per cent.
John Pender ns b m Alta, by Altamont, dam by Ver-
mont Pender 1 1 1

A. C. Brey ns b m Kitty Ham, by Hambletonian

Mambrino dam Kitty Lewis Shields 3 2 2

L. B. Lindsey ns ch m Snsie S., by Hambletonian

Mambrino, dam by Belllounder Lindsey 2 3 3

Time. 2:38}, 2:37, 2:374.
The pools were Alta $20, Snsie S. $10, Kitty Ham $10.

SECOND BACE.

July 4 — Trotting, free to all, 3 in 5, purse $ — .
A. C. Brey ns br g Little Joe, by Bob Hunter dam by

Fitzsimmon's St. Lawrence Shields 1 1

I. B. Lindsey ns Bp m Palalina, by Milton Medium,

dam by Snowstorm Lindsey 2 dis

Time, 2:32, 2:284.
Pools— Little Joe $20, Palatina $5.

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz:

L. Whitson, New Burlington, Ohio, and ch f Slick, sus-
pended by order of the member at Chillicothe, Ohio.

M. J. Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa, and oh m Nellie B.
(pacer), and b m Fannie Fern (pacer), suspended by the
members at Knoxville and at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

A. B. Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa, and the ch m Ottumwa
Maid, suspended by order of the member at Knoiville,
Iowa.

Note — Ottumwa Maid remaiDS suspended with P. New-
combe, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

A. B. Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa, and the br g William H.„
suspended by order of the member at Kansas City, Missouri.

O. 6. Athey, Columbus, Kansas, and Dandy B. (pacer),
Tom Thumb, Mountain Boy '(pacer), and Bob White, sus-
pended by order of the members at Springfield, Missouri,
and Osborne City, Kansas.

F. J. Lawson, Piqua, Ohio, and Executor Jr. suspended
by order of the member at Lima, Ohio, through error.

W. H. Turk, Piqua, Ohio, and b g Baldy T., suspended by
order of the member at Lima, Ohio, through error.

C. 8. Carruth. Herman Minn , suspended by order of the
member at Grand Forks, D. T.

W. Williams, Valparaiso, Ind., and b g Freestone, sus-
pended by order of the member at Dowagiac, Michigan.

Dbteoit, July 6, 1888. J. H. Steinee, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz:

By order of the Janesville Driving Park Association, Janes-
ville, Wis.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn., and b g General
Hancock.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn., and s in Bessie Moore.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn., and b g Bob N.

Steele & Chapin, Saginaw, Mich., and gr m Madge Ives.

Steele & Chapin, Saginaw, Mich., and b g Lookout.

B. Smith Grand Island, Neb., and blk g Little Nig.

C. R. Van Meter, Cottonwood Falls, Ks., and b h Scott
Chief.

M. G. Chapin, Belleville, Kans., and b s Charley H.

By order of the Eidgetown Driving Club, Ridgetown, Onta-
rio.

J. W. Wetler, London, Ontario, and ch m Belle W.

O. B. Sheldon, Blenheim, Ontario, and ch g Dictator.

By order of the Pana Union Agricultural Board, Tana,
Illinois.

Howard and Scnvern, St. Louis, Mo., and b g Judge Cady,
runner, Carlisle rider, suspended for three months from
July 5th, 1888.

The following Persons and Horses are Reinstated, viz.

Wm. Oswald, Grand Rapids, Mich., and b 8 Prize, sus-
pended for performing under suppressed time at Cedar
Springs, Mich.

H. A. Castle, Correctionville, Iowa, and gr m Bine, sus-
pended by order of the member at Manning, Iowa.

A. Haraish, Mt. Carroll, 111., and b m Adelaide H. paoer,
suspended by order of the member at Marengo, 111., through
error.

■J. F. Denny, Chillicothe, Mo., and b h Egmont Chief, sus-
pended by order of the member at Topeka, Kan.

W. B. Dnkill, New Orleans, La., suspended by order of
the member at New Orleans, La.

Deteoit, July 12, 1888. L. H. Stedtek, Secretary.

A full account of the "Standard" tournament at San Diego,
on July 13th and 14th, by Mr. F. D. Waite, reached ns too
late for publication. We desire and are grateful for full and
accurate reports of all events interesting to sportsmen, but
hope that correspondents will send them as soon after the
affairs as possible — preferably by the tint mail.

COBRESPONDEXCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I spent a week in that
greatest of southern towns, Fresno, not long since. The
thermometer clambered np to 1 10 deg. with amazing regular-
ity but I still live, thanks to ice water and the kindly offices
of my friends. Fresno as a business town is considered to
be a success. The residents are extremely entertaining and
nothing is beyond them. They have an unwavering faith in
the future growth and development of their town and county.
To be sure, they charge more for blocks and lots than lots and
blocks in San Francisco can be bought for; yet the engaging
manner they have of showing up the marvelous cheapness of
their lands, ia calculated to still the stranger's heart and cause
him to willingly part with his golden shekels. In the
language of Ike Peirson, "The Lord please have mercy on
the last man!" I can truthfully say that I met a host of
pleasant men during my sojourn, and the^r amenities to a
stranger I remember with great pleasure.

Upon the "glorious Fourth" I attended, along with 2500
other people, some races at the Park. The association has
just completed an elegant Club House, which is a credit
to and the town. The grand stand and other im-
provements are of very good character. It was a trifle
dnsty going out the afternoon of the races. I say a trifle — I
heard a man say that when he left town he weighed, with his
hair uncombed, 152 pounds, when he reached the track he
said he weighed 161 pounds — a net gain of nine pounds in
going three miles. It would therefore appear that there
would be practically no limit to a mans weight, providing he
rode long enough.

Shortly after the arrival of myself and the other 2500, a
bicycle race of one mile was inaugurated. This was a close
and exciting affair, es considerable local money was placed on
the event. The race was won by a young gentleman named
Weaver, in 3:48, if I remember correctly. The gentleman's
roadster lace was a square and well conducted contest. It
was won by a horse named Foxhal), owned by Mr. "Wicker-
sham of Fresno, best time 2:47.

The next event was a combination hippodrome between the
grey horse Johnnie Hayward, a trotter, and the side wheelers
Lela S. and Mikado. This race, in the modern street parlance,
was a daisy! Hayward in good shape, can do a mile in about
2:34; Lela S. when right can pace close to 2t20; Mikado has
shown better <<han 2:30. These three horses were practically
from one stable. The chief factotum and driver of this stable
is a gentleman whose birth-place was evidently that green and
emerald isle which lies immediately north of England.
Owing to a slight imperfection of his larynx — contracted,
presumably, while making the slowest horse win — he masque-
rades under the expressive and charming nom-de-guerre of
"Whispering Johnnie." This talented gentleman officiated
behind Hayward, the trotter. It had been laid out for Hay-
ward to win, and the initiated got their money in that way.
The first heat the little mare Lela S. won in 2:41. She made
a disastrous mistake as she rounded the upper turn in the
first heat, which left her 9 or 10 open lengths behind. Hay-
ward was then in the lead and moving at his best rate. The
mare settled however, closed up the 9 or 10 lengths and won
by S or 4 lengths — all inside a quarter! This exhibition was
made to make the outsiders solid. It would be well to state
parenthetically, that it had dawned upon the alleged mind
of " Wnispering Johnnie" that the Judges — who were honor-
able and conscientious men — might change drivers on
Mikado, and thus frustrate his plans. He accordingly, had a
a blacksmith take off Mikado's shoes, which weighed a
pound, and replace them with plates that weighed four and
a half ounces. This bit of pleasantry of course fixed Mika-
do so that he could not pace a little bit. After Lela S. won
the first heat, the talent started for the sack, and Haywood
went away and shut out Lela S. and Mikado in something
like 2:34 or '2:35. A couple of gentlemen went into the stand
and labored with the judges to euch effect that they declared
the pools off. This made grass a trifle short for Johnnie,
but it still showed that the judges properly appreciated bis
enterprise, while deprecating his method of carrying it out.
Success, however, to Johnnie; long may he wave, and be
waved! The Fresno public are getting a little sick of this
thing. It's been going on for three years, and they are
beginning to shont the name of the Messiah. They take
their medicine in good style, and with that despairing calm
that precedes death, they gaze fixedly at job after job; the
unsavory features of which smell to high heaven, with a grim
determination worthv of a better cause.
Healdsbttrg, Cal.", July 11, 1888. H. W. Peck.

(From First Page.)
they are off at the pace that best suits each one, to meet at
the starting point.

The signal is given — they are off. Resway leads, Capucine
second, Misty Morning next, Pat Dempsey fourth. They
soon drop Resway, and keep in the same order daring the
first mile, Resway falling still further back, London Dowhere.
Then brave Pat Dempsey makes an effort for the lead and is
successful; but soon Misty Morning takes it away from him.
Capuoine still remaining third, until the last turn on the
homestretch, when, witb a gallant effort and with apparent
ease, the Frenchman passes Pat Dempeey, and he is beaten;
then she goes resolutely for Misty Morning and passes her
before Charley can say booh! lhey are about a hundred
yards from the wire. " With a masterly effort Charley lifts
Misty Morning into a rapid break, rests her, gains time, and
tapping her gently with his whip, he overtakes Capucine
inch by'inch, until, coming (o the wire head and head, the
judges believe it to be a dead heat. Others say Misty had a
head the best of it; anyhow, ten yards more and Capucine
was surely beaten. But all is well that ends well, and the
great race ia at an end, and the bulletin board is hung out,
dividing the glory and the shekels. Here is the summary:
Prix de Juin International: to harness; 3,000 f., for all
stallions, mares and geldiDgs of all countries, four years old
and over, to a two or four-wheel vehicle; 2,000f. and entries
to first; 700f. to second; 300f. to third; fourth gets back his
entry; entry, 100f.; forfeit, 25f.; weight of vehicle and dnvar
optional; distance, 5,000 meters (three miles and one fur-
long).

Uapncine, French, 8:in.I-r>(rate of 2:37* per mile) . 0

Misty Morning, American. t-:10.1-5 (rate of 2:37 J per mile) 0

Pat Dempsey, American. 8:31 J

Tbabor IU., Russian, 8:59... •• i'U^jSIo—

Unplaced : Kesway, London . Drawn : Milton, hozyr, ^ allei de Oer-
mlgny.

This ended the rteeting; the Ruard Bounded the bugle to
let all know the performance was over; all the cabbera
rushed for their fares and I went quietly home to meditate
on the fortunes of racing, while the trotters went for their
oats. The 8th and 9th of July will be the next dates for
Paris-Vincennes. Until then adieu.— Franco-American in
The American Gentleman's Newspaper.

Denver Races— Overland Park Club.

The advertisement of the above club appears in this
issue, and the meeting is certainly well worthy the
attention of California horsemen. There is far more to
consider than the mere winning of the money which is
now hung up. With the right kind of support from
horse owners the Denver Club will do their part, and
meetings fall and spriDg will be given which will be on
a par with the big things further East. It is by far the
easiest place to reach, outside of our own slope, and the
journey can be made with comparative ease. The fol-
lowing are a few of the point" presented by the associa-
tion, and which are well taken:

First — The dates are so arranged as not to confliot with
any of the Great Fall Racing or TrottiDg events. Racing
stables can leave Kentucky at the close of the Latonia meet-
ing, and reach Denver in ample time to compete in the races
at Overland Pork. Trotting stables engaged at St. Louis,
Mo., or Lexington, Ky., the latest in date of the Fall Trotting
Meetings, can do likewise.

Second — There is, or should be no doubt that Colorado is a
most favorable climate for wintering running and trotting
horses, and Overland Park, with a large number of first-class
stables, and in the immediate vicinity of tne lively and enter-
prising city of Denver, affords ample and desirable winter
quarters for horses and their attendants.

Third — Denver is on the great highway from the East to
the Pacific Coast Owners and trainers on the way with
their stables to California, either returning home or to winter
quarters, can take in the Overland Park MeetiDg, with little,
if any, additional expense.

Focrth — For the stables who remain in Colorado, for those
on their way to the Pacific, and for those who may wisa to
return home after the meeting, in short for all who may
attend, the best possible arrangements as to freight and fares
will be made with all railroads running into Denver.

Fifth — The Overland Park Club Association will hold a
Spring Meeting early in 1839, arranging the dates so as to
give the stables wintering in Colorado, or on the Pacific
Coast, a chance to take part, prior to their (departure for
eastern meetings.

-♦

Fair Notes.

We have received for distribution, copies of the premium
list of the Tenth Fair of the Sonoma County Agricultural
Park Association, to be held at Santa Rosa, August 13-18.

The Southern California Breeders' Association has decided
that one-half entrance will be forfeit in the running races of
its meeting, October 23 to 27.

The Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Association have
added to their attractive programme a purse of $700 for a
253 class. This contest wiil take place August 2lst, the first
day of their meeting. This race will te open to all horses
eligible.

The Napa and Solano District Fair Association has made
some changes in the terms of the running races of its meet-
ing, to be held at Napa, October 2 to 6. In each case entrance
will be $25; $10 forfeit. The second horse will receive $50.
Mr. Fred W. Loeber is the new president.

The Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Association have
added to their programme a special trotting purse of $400 for
the 2:40 class. Entries close August 1st in this race, as ii
the free for all trotting and free for all pacing races. All
the other races are closed, with a goodly lot of entries.

The Nevada State Agricultural Society has issued a list of
their excellent and well distributed premiums. They offer
two premiums of $100 and $50 to the county making the
best exhibit, which is calculated to stimulate the various
counties to emulation.

One consignment of our northern horses has already
Btarted for the Los Angeles Fair. The Falo Alto car left
Oakland, July 19 at 8 p. M., with twelve horses, including
Manzanita, 2:16. H. W. Seales, of Mayfield, will ship his
horses in a few days.

Shippers to the Los Angeles Fair will not be annoyed h-
nnloading their stock at the city stock yards, and leading
the long distance across the city, for the Association baa
built a good chute at the Agricultural Park, so that horses
may be unloaded within a few yards of the stalls they are to
occupy.

The Fresno Fair Association have just issued their adver-
tisements of a meeting which they will hold at Fresno, Sep-
tember 25 to S. They have arranged an excellent programme,
and has expended this year $15,000 in erecting a new club
house and pavilion. Besides this, they have pat the grounds
into excellent order, and have fitted up plenty of good box-
stalls for the expected trotters.

Mr. P. Dornalect of Los Angeles has matched his blk g
Del by Falsetto, out of Mattie Service, to run one mile against
Senator E. R. Den's b s Consuelo by Billy Lee. out of Lena
R , at the Agricultural Park Track in this city for $1,000 a
side. The race ia to be run on tbe 2d of August next, and
the whole of the stakes are up in tbe hands of Mr. H. Covar-
robias of Los Angeles.

Tbe San Luis Obispo Agricultural Association have made
some important changes in their already attractive pro-
gramme. The running mile dash on tbe first day has been
changed to a 2:40 trotting class. Tbe trotting and pacin ■•
purse on the fifth day has been increased to $150, and that
for the free for all purse on the same day has been increased
to $1,000. All harness purses will be divided into four
moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Sales of Trotting Stock — G. Valensin. of Valensin Stock
Farm, has sold to F. E. Waters, of Genoa Junction, Wis., the
brown oolt Faust, foaled March 25, 1888. by Sidney, dam
Fanstine by Crown Point, 2:24, sire of VBlenhio, three-year-
old record 2:23; second dam Dell Fustee by A. W. Richmond,
sire of Arrow, pacer 2:14; third dam by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.,
(California) roc. 257; fourth dam thoroughbred. Price $750.
Also,

To Andy McDowell the bay filly Sidna, one year old.
Sidney, dam Lady Hannah by Arthnrton; second
Langford. She showed a trial of a quarter in 40}
the third time she was ever driven a quarter. Price £

38

<gto flmte and jlpjcrristimtt.

July 21

California State Pair.

List of coltB in trotting stakes that made second payment
July 1st:

IK THE TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's br f Palo Alto Belle, by Electioneer
dam Beautiful Bells. .

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b f Sunol. by Norval dam Elaine.

Wm. Corbitt's br f Anita, by Le GraDde dam by Arthnrton.

Pleasauton Stock Farm's b f Margaret S., by Director dam
May Day.

L. 0". Shippee's b c Kilrain, by Hawthorn dam by Whip-
ple's Hambletouiau.

L. U. Shippee's b c Motion, by Electioneer dam by Clark s
Chief. , , .

L. J. Rose's b f Vesolia, by Stamboul dam Inez.

IX THE THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKE

Jas. Dustin's br c Balkan, by Mambrino Wilkes dam FanDy
Fern.

Palo Alto's ch f Anselma, by Ansel dam Elaine.

Palo Alto's b c Monteith, by Electioneer dam Mamie C.

L. U. ShipDee's b c Moses S., by Hawthorne dam by Mc-
Cracken's Black Hawk.

W. C. Harlan's br f Dinah, by Prompter dam Sproul Mare.

Jas. P. Kerr's b c Memo, by Sidney dam Flirt.

Wm. Corbitt's b g Grandee, by Le Graude dam Womice.

Pleasauton Stock Farm's blk c Direct, by Director dam
Echora.

IS THE FOUR-YEAR-OLD STAKE.

G. H. Miller's b f Flora M., by Elector dam Phoebe Drew.
Palo Alto's b f Maiden by Electioneer dam May Qaeeu.
Palo Alto's ch c Carlisle, by Piedmoct dam Isabella. -
L. U. Shippee's h c, 3, Moses S.
L. J. Hose's b g Dubec by Sullan dam by Ci.1. Dexter.

PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

August 1st, second payment; £250 Gr.md Staliion Stake.

August 6lh, tnird payment; $50 Occident Stakes '8S.

August 10tb, third payment; $25 State Fair Two-year-old
Stake.

August 10th, third payment; §50 State Fair Three-year-old
Slake.

August JOth, third payment; $50 State Fair Four-year-old
Stake.

Edwin F. Smith, Secretary.

Sacramento, Cal., July 16, 1888.

TRAP.

Alameda County Club.

The scores of the July meeting, held on Saturday laBt at
Bird's Point, were much better than at the previous meet-
ing. The birds were not especially fast but were strong and
took a lot of killing. Mr. A. F. Adams again put a clean
score to bis credit, and if he does as well in August he will
win the special prize for the year, a very costly silver water
pitcher. Mr. Schroeder also got a clean dozen although a
new man at the sport. Dr. Knowles at thirty yards, ui-ing
a 10 lb. 16 bore, scored all his birds but the last two. Mr.
Osborne had a similar experience, Messrs. Lake, Kellogg,
Beck and Brown also got into tie double figures.

Mr. Coffin who was absent from the June meeting Boot up
his score getting nine.

At 12 birds, Hurlingbam. For club trophies.

Knowles 2 1111112 5 10 0-10

Late 12 2 2 110 1110 2-10

Adaras':.'!.'!.'..' ■' 1 1 2 1 2 2 J 1 1 2 1-12

Ho'l"hlon 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 U 2 0- 8

Scbroeder 2 12 1112 2 111 2-12

Kellogg 0 2 1 2 1 0 2 2 1 1 1 2—10

T.J.Kjowles 0 12 0 10 112 2 11-9

Coffin 1 2 0 0 112 0 10 0 1-7

Beck 2 112 2 2 0 1111 0-12

Brwon 1 0112011111 2—10

Osborne 2 112 2 12 2 110 0-10

Al 6 birds, S250 entrance. Divided by Dr. Knowles and Mr. Brown.

Knowles 1 J ! ? 1 1~6

Randall 1 0 10 1 2-4

'Coffin 1 1 n wd'n-2

Brown 1 1112 1-6

Jones 2 1 2 1 0w-4

At 13 stngle blue rock targets.

Cadman.. 1 111110 11111 1-12

Kellogg 1 11110 111111 0-11

Knowles 1 11111111111 1-13

At Seattle-

Lincoln Gun Club.

The clnb Bhot at Alameda Point on Sunday last, the hottest
day of this year, and one quite unlit for good work. In Ihe
first class Mr. Campbell won with 12 breaks, C. H. Cate sec-
ond. Messrs. Scovem, MelliBh and Parke getting but 10
each. A score of ten by Karney won the second class medal,
F. Cate and Brown tieing for second.

At 15 single nine Rock targets. For club trophies.
FIKST class.

r. c..ip 1 1010111101111 0—11

II Yiiiki-r 0 1110101010000 0— (1

u.;rv4 o liiiooiiiioii o— in

J.-,Iler 1 01000001011010— II

Wfinzel"" 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1— il

Meillsh 1 1100111000111 1— in

*,.!„. „,l,.i" II 0001100101100 0— 5

£|,"fr '"' 1 10011100000010-0

P„ttcr"' 1 00101011100111—0

Krxnrern 0 10 11110 0 1110 1 1—10

Brims 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0— 7

Dunshi'-i'.' I 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0— 9

p„r.i 0 0001100 II 01000 0— 3

J -;:".;"jl..il . 0 110 10 11111111 I-].;

Fanning " ' 10000101001 i 1-7

SECnMi ci. ISS,
p ra e 0-1101001000111 n— 7

Karney • o i l i l o i l o l l 1 o o— 10

Vcnker 0 0 l 0 0 0 w

Holmes 1 0110000010010 1—0

II„rl,er 0 0000010000100 0—2

C n 0 1000001000100 0-3

ouiiiliin 0 00000101001015—1

Brown 0 110010 0 011100 1—7

The Blue Rock Club will use Birds' shooting ground during
the rest of the season, the proprietor having agreed to treot a
suitable shooting stand.

To avoid the necessity of answering queries about the
matter by letter, it may be said that the report of the death
of Doctor S. E. Knowles was a hoax perpetrated upon the
Chronicle newspaper by some unknown. A more stupid
ittompt at joking cannot be conceived, and the joker, if
round, will have his reckonii g with Doctor Knowles who is
in perfect health and strength.

A very interesting trap tournament was that at Seattle, W.
T., on July 4th and 5th, under management of the Seattle
Rod and Gun Club and the Queen City Club, also of Seattle.
Mr. William Robertson kindly sends the scores, and with
them the statement that a most pleasant meeting was had.
Teams came from Portland and Tacoma, and all arrangments
were so perfected that a great deal of shooting was done in a
short time. The scores at Blue Rock targets averaged very
high, considering the difficulty with which that target is hit, but
among ail the experts present not one reached a clean score,
the best being 19 for Kellogg and Davis, and 18 for Winslon,
Bell, Robertson and Evans.

At 21 Blue Rock targets, 18 yards. Team match. $12 entrance.
First won by Seattle R. and G. Club, second by Tacoma Rifle, R. and
G. Club, third by Queen City Club team No. 1.

SEATTLE ROD AND GDN CLUB.

Booth 1 1011101001111111001 1—15

Doty 0 1001110111011111101 1—16

McLaughlin 111001001 11111111111 0-10

Kellogg 1 1111101111111111101 1—10

Harris 11110010111001001111 1— H

Robertson 0 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 11 Ul 1 1 0 1 1 1-16

Total

TACOMA RIFLE, ROD AND CUN CLUB.

97

Bell 1 1111101101111111101 1—18

MeNaugbton 00111011111101111111 1—17

Allbrigbt 1 1010001 U 111110111 1 1 1-15

Box 1 00111001011U1111110I---

Bringbain 0010110 t'lll 1110010 0 0 0-10

Dodge 111011010101101111111-

Tota!

QUEEN CITY CLUB, NO. 1.

Harker 01100100011I00100010I— 9

Wini-ton 1 1101111110111111011 1—18

Maple 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1-17

West 11001111101101001111 1-15

McDonald 11 101101 111 001111101 1— 10

Lea 001011011110010I11111-H

Total 81

PORTLAND ROD AND GUN CLUB.

Moore 0 1111111111101001110 1-1C

Hugill 000 1001001010011010 00-7

Davis 1 0111111111111111111 1—19

Tolles u 00110101110101101000- 10

Close 0 0111111111100)10100 1— 14

Evans 11111001110111111111 1—18

Total 84

QUEEN CITY CLUB, NO. 2.

....11001001101001010000 1—9
....0 00 0 101010100100 0 000 0— 6

1 1000011011000011011 1—11

1 0101111111110111 0 11 1-17

10C111 101101101010111-15

1 11100111110 0 0110001 1-13

Gllpatrick

Al. Pontius....
Frank Pontius

While

French

Byron

Total 70

At 0 single Blue Rock and 4 pairs. Fntrance 82. First divided by.
Maple and Hollon; second divided by Evans and Winston; tbird won
by Chysler; fourth divided by McNauebton, Davis and Booth; fifth
won by Bell.

SINGLES, 18 YABDS BISE.

Bell 0 10 11110 1—6

Toles 10001111 1—6

Harris 1111110 1 1-8

Beach 1 " 0100101 -4

Maplo 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1—9

Bos 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1-0

Evans 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1-8

Elliso 1 0 111111 1-8

McLaugblin 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1— o

Chysler 0 1111111 1—8

Bringham 0 10 10 10 1 0—4

Close 0 110 10 10 1—5

Harker - 0 10 10 1 0.1 0—4

Hugell 1 0 0 0 1111 0—5

Moore ....0 110 0 10 1 0—4

Lewis 0 10 10 0 0 0 0—2

Winston 1 1111111 0—8

White lonoooio 1-3

MeNaugbton 1 10 0 1111 1—7

Lea 0 1110 0 11 1-6

Robertson 0 0 tl 1 1 1 1 1 1-6

Doty 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1—6

Davis 1 0 I 1 1 1 1 1 1-8

Dodge 0 10 11111 1—7

Booth .. .0 11110 11 1—7

Allbright 1 1110 0 0 0 0—4

West 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 1—3

Holton 1 1111110 1-8

PAIItS, 15 YABD8 nlSE.

Bell 11 10 10 4—10

Toles 01 01 10 3—9

Harris 10 00 00 1-9

Beach 01 01 11 4—8

Maple 11 11 01 5—14

Box 11 10 10 4—10

Evans 11 10 11 6—13

Elliso 10 10 00 2—10

McLaughlin 00 00 10 1-9

Chysler 11 10 10 4-12

Brincbam 01 10 11 4-8

Close 11 10 00 3—8

Harker 11 11 CO 4—8

Htigell 01 10 10 3—8

Moore II 11 11 6—10

Lewis 00 10 10 2—4

Winston 10 01 11 5-13

White. 10 11 10 4-7

McNaugbton ....10 11 10 4—11

Lea 01 01 11 4—10

Robertson 00 10 10 2—8

Doty 11 01 10 4-10

Davis 11 10 00 3-1]

Dodge 11 11 10 4—9

Booth 11 11 00 0-11

AllbrigLt 10 11 11 5—9

WeBt 11 11 11 6—9

Holton 11 11 11 6—14

At 20 live pigeons. 83 entrance. Huilingham. First wnn by
Harker; second by Wm. Robertson; third divided by Ckise, Davis,
Beach and Holton; fourth divided by Kellogg, Evaua, Bell. Moore,
Ellis, Lee, McDonald and Cbrysler.

G. Kellogg 1 101010101111111)11 0—16

J.J. Evans in 0110111111101110 u— 15

J. M.Bell. 111111001 11 011111011 1—16

E. W. Moor 11 1111 1101100 0 11 I 10 1-15

A. M. McNaugbton 1 111000101111110010 0—12

Win. Robertson 1 1110)11011111110111- 17

W. D. Olaee 0 111110101011111111 1—16

Ellis 0111101101110011111 1—15

Bringham 0011011110011000011 1—12

Albright 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 w

Theo. Davis lllllollllOtllOOlll 1—16

W. R. Dodge 1 11101011001000)1011 12

A. Harker 1 110111011111111111 1—18

West tl 111111 II 10111001 II 101-13

Lea 1 li 1 1 1 0 1 1 I. 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 1-15

Beach 10110111011101111111-16

McDonald 11111 II 10110 II 11111011- 10

Chrysler 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 tl 1 1 1 0 1 II 1 0 1 1-16

Hollon 011110)11 1110111111 0—16

Harris .-0 1 1 0 0 w

McLaughlin 1 1 o 1 1 0 1 0 0 w

An open tournament will be shot at the Liucoln Gun Club
grounds at Alameda Puiut (o-m-jrrow, beginning at 0:30 a. m.
Theeventa listed are at 20 single lllue Rooks, $2.50 entrance;
at 5 pairs, $1.50 entrance; at 10 singles, $1.50 entrance; at 6
singles and 3 pairs, $1.50 entrance, and at 10 singles, $1.50
entrance.

Southern California Standard Tournament.

The tournament at San Diego on July 13th and 14th pro-
jected by the Selby Smelting and Lead Company was very
successful. It was. open to residents of San Luis Obispo,
Ventura, Kern, San Diego, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara
and Los Augeles Counties, and if the number of entiies
seems small, it should be remembered that only recently have
residents of those counties begun systematic practice at arti-
ficial targets. A programme of five events was arranged, all
of them being Blue Rocks, under "Chamberlin" rules, and
for entrance mouey varying between $2 and $7.50, the match
for the $100 medal presented by the Selby Company being a
$5 entrance. The conditions under which the medal is to be
held arc, that the compelitor winning the first match and the
medal shall hold the same, subject to challenge, against all
comers of Southern California fcr one year before it becomes
his property. ChalletgeiB for this medal shall deposit $10
which, in the event of their losing the match, shall go to the
holder of the medal. Should the challenging party, howevor
win the match hetakis both the $10 ami ibe medal. The
holder of the medal may claim the championship of Southern
California.

The entries for the medal match were: Maitinez Chick,
who weals a medal; W. A. Hamilton, who weais two medals';
W. Hinman, who holds Ihe San Diego Gun Club medal; Dr.
Britton, of Los Angelis, who wears tLe diamond badge
emlltmatic of the shooting championship of the State of
Illinois; F. Ecker, manager of the-tournamtnt, F. B. Childs,
of Passadena; Aill Francis, a well-known gunner ol San
Diego; "Birdo," who carries the gold medai ol the Los Auge-
les Gun Club; J. H. Morse, of San Diego, secretaiy of the
local club; W. H. Backus, of Riverside; and D. B. Hinman,
of San Diego. C. R. Dauer and Dr. M. Hughes were the
judges, A. L. Patterson referee, John P. Ellis and B. C. Hlu-
uian kept the score, and P. Mayrhoffer manipulated the traps.

In the first round the shooters were a little nervous, seven
of the eleven missing. On the second call, however, they had
settled into form, and very good work in deed was done
thereafter. Mr. Chick lost several birds through care'ess
lack of quickness. Mr. W. Hinman used a Winchester
repealing shotgun, and made seme very long shots, but
lingered incessantly and needlessly on his birds.

The best shot of the match was Docler Button, a friend of
Mr. D. C. Bergundlhal, of Indianapolis. The doctor was
quick and accurate, and rattled off his broken targets in
lively slyle. Francis was evidently a field spcrt6man and
not a target shooter. Birdo was always in too much of a
hurry, as his singles' score shows. Morse's slyle was that of
one in the habit of shooting at live Lirds. Backus' style was
that of the field 6hooter, and he grasped his gun rather ner-
vously in facing the traps. With D. B. Hinman it seemed to
be a case of an off day, for some of his birds were missed for
no explainable reason. Perhaps it was through impatience
Chick missed his sixth bird. Hamilton missed his e'eventh,
Britton missed his fourteenth, and when they went to lunch
none of the shooters had a cleau score.

At the close of the shoot at singles, Dr. Britton led with a
score of 46, Hamilton being second with 42, and Morse third
with 40.

Chick opened the shoot at doubles by scoring dead birds on
all six given him. Hamilton, who followed, killed .five and
missed bis last, owing more to the fact that it barely left the
trap before falling to the ground than to anything else. W.
Hinman used his double-barreled gun, but missed four out of
six of his birds, and then Dr. Britton lost two and scored
four dead birds, Ecker doing the same. Chiles also scored
four, Francis killed five, Birdo, from Los Angeles, missed
four very cleverly, and so did Backus and D. B. Hinman,
Morse making four dead birds. Chick killed his last eight
birds straight. Hamilton missed one in every lot given him.
Dr. Britton made two successive straights on six birds.
Ecker missed one on his final four doubles, but killed two of
his three doubles straight. The other straights were one ei ch
for Chiles and Francis.

Chick, Ecker, Chiles and Francis scored more dea 1 birds
on doubles than they did on singles, and Backus, who bad
never shot at doubles before in his life, made the same score
with Ihe one as with the other. Dr. Biitton took the medal
and first money, wearing the medal in a most tantalizing
manner on his shirt front; Hamilton the second prize; Chick
the third, and the three ties for fourth place divided the
fourth prize, getting back their entrance money.

At 50 single Blue Rock targets and 25 pairs. 15 entrance, 91C0 medal
added by the Selby smelting and Lead Company,

M. Chick 0 111101110011110)11101110

11111111)1101 101100100 111
11 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 11 10 10 II 10
111 11 11 11 11 10 01 11 11 11 11 n_7i

W. A. Hamilton..... 1 lllllllllolollllllllllii

lOOlllOlllOlllllluOlllllI
11 II 10 11 00 11 11 10 10 11 II 10 11
II II 11 10 11 11 10 10 11 11 II 10-S1

W. Hinman 0 lioillioioiooioiooillool

1110100001010001101110100
10 01 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 11 10 10
00 01 10 10 11 10 00 10 00 10 10 n-.-.i

Dr. Britton 1 lllllllllllioillllliiioi

0 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | i i | i o 1

- il to io n io n io ll u li h ii u

„ „ . 11 10 10 00 11 11 11 11 II io 10 I0-S5

F. Fcker t 111111110000110111011011

0J11 0 0 0 0 110 0 1 111100111 10 0
01 11 10 II 11 It 10 11 11 11 11 II ||
_ „ 11 10 11 10 10 II 10 01 II 11 01 i|_r;

F. B. Chiles... ....0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 I I 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 I 1 1 1 0 0 1 1

0110I101111001011O1101O11

10 10 II II 10 01 II 01 10 10 II II ii

11 11 10 II 10 II 10 11 10 10 10 11-72

W. Francis 1 11001101011010110 0110011

001101000010110 1)1 11011011

11 11 10 II 10 II II 10 11 II II 10 00
„,,. , „ „ 01 II II il II II 11 10 11 00 111 01-I-.I

Dirdo' 0 110001011011 Ollllioillll

0 1 1 I 1 I I 1 1 1 I I 1 I I 0 1 0 I 1 I 1 I I o
10 00 10 11 10 10 II 11 01 11 10 11 01
, ,, „ 01 01 II 10 Oil 10 II on io 01 II 11-63

J. II. Morse 1 1)011110011111101111110 0

1011101111111100111111111

01 w li io il io ii ii in ii ii n, ii

,,. ,, _ , »0 II 10 II II 11 10 10 10 00 0. M-72

\\ . II. Backus. 0 1010IOOI00010 0I10I11010I

11 11 11 10000 1J0 100001 II 01111
10 CO 10 00 II 01 00 10 01 II 10 10 00

10 11 II 10 10 10 10 11 01 hi 10 00-50

""""i" 1 0 1 I 0 0 0 1 0.1 1 1 1 1 il 1 1 I I 1 0 I 0 I 1

11111111 II 100011010101111
00 II ml hi II I , ml li, hi iii |„ u ,.0
" II 10 II 10 11 11 II II 10 01 00-01

Messrs. C. E. Lechner, Richard Seymour, H. L. Borgwardt
nnd F. H. Adams, prominent sportsmen of Bakerstield,
Kern County, are visiting San Francisco and surrounding
watorina places. They report quail more abundant iu the
smith than for many years past, und state that the grounds
reserved for the Pacific Coast Field Trial Club are especially
will slocked, The club recently formed by them, as Knights
of the Trigger of Bakerslield is prospering, has a large and
rapidly growing membership, elegant rooms and control
of more good shooting ground than any similar organization
iu the world. The gentleman will remain for about ten
days and may then go into the Sierra Nevada for a time.
Seldom have the sportsmen of a town bo completely engaged
the regard of visitors of like tastes as did those of Bakers-
field the field trialers of January last.

1888

2P* gmte una JSportittigu.

39

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

be

Mr. E. T. Allen of this city has been in the East for some
weeks, traveling about among manufacturers and dealers in
sportsman's goods with a view to enlarging his already
exceedingly satisfactory business connections. The trip has
not been solely a business one, his wife havii g accompanied
him. One incident was a cod fishing excursion from Cobasset,
Mass., in which Col. Benjamin S. Lovell of Boston, Mr.
Allen, Mr. A. B. Grover and Mr. Bates took part. A yacht
was chartered and a famous fishing ground known as ill net's
Ledge visited. Col. Lovell caught about all the fish, the
San Franoiscan being occupied otherwise, principally in
heaving bait, and begging his companions to heave him over-
board. Mr. Allen should practice riding on the Sausalito
ferry before venturing upon the deep sea in company of
such an old sea dog as Colonel Lovell.

Amebican Fishes: A popular treatise upon the Gime and Food Fishes
or North America, with Especial Reference to Habits and Methods of
Capture. By G. Urown Goode. With Numerous Illustrations. Pp.
XVI., 496. Standard Book Company. The J. Dewing Company, San
Francisco, Agents.

The labors of Professor Goode in connection with those
of hia grand co-laborer and chief, the late Professor Baird, have
resulted in the accumulation of a vast amount of useful
knowledge relating to fishes, most of which bas been nhrased
in terms of scientific exactness and unintelligibility' to the
average reader. The knowledge would always remain practi-
cally inaccessible but for such works as that under review.
The author is peculiarly fitted for snch a task as that so per-
fectly accomplished in the beautiful volume jnst printed.
The scope of the book is wide, yet, the field is covered in a
manner both profitable and entertaining.

Modestly disclaiming much, there is yet so carefnl a com-
pilation of data collected throngh may years as to make the
work an all sufficient compendium to readers who desire to
be well informed, but who do not care to go in for special
studies in the line of fishes and fish culture. Professor
Goode is an angler, and throughout his work interjects
shrewd little suggestions and quaint bits of experience and
theory that add much to the charm which anglers must feel
as they follow him through descriptions of the habits,
methods of capture, habitants and bodily peculiarities of all
edible and game fishes to be found on the continent. Except
in a few instances where necessity impele, as in the esocidal
and salmonidal, strictly scientific differentiation is omitted,
without, however, admitting any statement not supported by
the latest researoh. The scientific name of each fish is
given, together with all of the popular loctl names, and types
of important species in each genus are so accurately illus-
trated as to enable any possessor of the volume to quickly
give any strange fish its proper place.

A oolored frontispiece of rare beauty represents a good
trout on a redebis fiy in a pool, the like of which is a dream
of every angler; another illustration shows clearly the action
of the salmon in ascending a cascade, a matter about which
many opinions have been held. As though to gild refined
gold the author has gathered choice and appropriate poetic
excerpta with singular taste. An addition to the solid infor-
mation offered, which will be appreciated and to disarm even
the captious critic, after following his fishes up the point of
capture, he offers a selection of recipes for dressing them
which out-Walton even the Patron of Fins. The work is of
handy size, has the illustrations inserted in the text, and is
beyond compare the book for all who desire to know the
fishes or fishing of the country. Pacific Coast readers, especi-
ally, will be interested in what is said of the salmon, salmon
trout, and other game fish of the West Coast. We can, after
reading closely and most thoroughly enjoying every line of
Professor Goode's masterpiece, do our readers no greater
favor than to urge them to secure the book, which can be
supplied by the J. Dewing Company, of San Francisco.

Mr. John M. Adams writes from Webber Lake that his
best catch, as yet, has been thirty-one for a day, all taken on
the governor, red wing, coachman, March brown and dun
spider. He adds that Mr. Kamon "Wilson and wife are fish-
ing every day and having fair sport. Many oalm afternoons
have interfered with success, but in compensation, such fish
as have been taken have been uncommonly fat and game.
Judge Bicknell sent a catch of fish to friends from Webber
last week, that averaged more than 1} pounds.

From Bowman's Dam the statement comes that the trout
are rising freely. Mr. Thos. J. O'Eeefe who recently visited
that beautiful place, had bad luck, no flies being on the
water. Mr. George Fletcher, of Grass Valley, haB, however,
recently made heavy catches .

At Cisco the fishing is superb, the river being just light
and the tront keen. Cisco is the only place in California
where Eastern brook trout can be taken, and that fact, to-
gether with the comfort of the place and the grandeur of the
scenery, make it a favorite resort for those who love to cast
a fly, of whom the number grows fast apace.

Strawberry Valley, on the South Fork of the American
Kiver, is affording good sport to a large company of anglers.
The fish average rather small as yet, bnt by August 1st will
be at their best.

The trout at San Andreas and Pilaroitos have about recov-
ered from the parisitio trouble which made them undesirable
for a year or so, and good baskets of good fish are being
taken.

Messrs. Fred S. Woody, Secretary of the Olympic Club,
and Mr. Ed. Bosque, of the Anglo-Nevada Assurance Cor-
poration, are at Johnsville, Sierra County, the latter conval-
escing after a severe illness. They are killing deer and trout
in anv desired numbers-

There is talk among local anglers about forming a fishing
party to Alaskan waters, where trout and salmon are said to
be in myriads and very game. Last year a noted fisherman
of San Francisco visited Alaska, and his talks have fired
many who have, heretofore, been content with lesser fish.
The trip can be made in a few weeks and at quite moderate
expense, and within a very few yeara this will be the excur-
sion for all who go in earnestly for fishing.

Mr. John O. Cadman fished a few days ago in tbe Little
Sacramento near Sisson's, and had fine sport, filling a heavy
basket with half pounders and larger ones. The fish took
the fiy well.

There will soon be good black bass fishing at Cisco, where
two mountain lakes have been stocked from Crystal Springs
fish. In the icy water nf the Sierras the bass should afford
the best of sport, as well as be most toothsome morsels.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to Bend for publication tbe earheBt possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and da*n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Prefixes Claimed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Applications have been
filed for the sole use of the prefixes herein named by the fol-
lowing kennels.

Meadowthorpe Kennel Club, Lexington, Kv., olaims the
prefix Meadowthorpe.

Hempstead Farm Kennel, Hempstead, L. I., olaims the
prefixes Hempstead and Meadowbrook.

Mr. August Belmont Jr., Hempstead L. L, olaims the pre-
fix Blemton.

Mr. T. C. Faxon, Boston, Mass., claims the prefix Kilmar-
nock.

Objections, if any, may be forwarded to me at any time
within two weeks.

A. P. Vreden burgh, Secretary A. K. C.

New York, July 7, 1888.

Names Claimed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I claim the names of
Bismarck and Braunsfelds for two dogs and Genevieve,
Genesta, Alva and Lady Pinoh for Joor bitches, whelped
April 4th, out of Galatea, by Tom Pinch. I have sold Bis-
marck to H. A. Bassford, of Vacaville, and Geneveive to H.
C. Golcher, of San Francisco. J. Martin Baknt.

Dutch Flat, July 11, 1888.

Rules Governing Dog Shows, as Adopted by
the National Dog Club of America.

I. The word dog, where used in these rules, includes both

II. Every dog entered at any show held under these rules
must be the bona-fide property of tbe person making sach
entry, on the day of closing the entries. The entry mnst
clearly identify the dog to be exhibited by name, and, if
known, its date of birth, name of its sire and dam, and the
name of its breeder. Should any of these particulars be un-
known to the exhibitor, it must be so stated on tbe entry
blank and inserted in the catalogue.

III. If the name of a dog, which has won a prize, has been
changed, the name under which it won the last prize must
also be given on tbe entry blank and inserted in the cata-
logue, together with a fist of all prizes won by the dog.

IV. If the dog has been entered without being clearly
identified, as directed in Rule 2 and 3, it shall be disqualfied
and forfeit any prize which may have been awarded to it.

V. The breeder of u dog is the person owning or leasing
the bitch at the time of her being bred.

VI. A puppy is eligible for competition in either the puppy
or open class, or both, unless prohibited by the Bpecial rules
of any Bhow.

VII. The authorities of any show may reserve to them-
selves the right of declining any entries they may see 6t, or
of removing any dog on account of disease, vice or other
cause.

VIII. A recognized veterinary surgeon must be appointed
at each Bhow held under these rules. Each dog received at
a show must be passed upon by him before being benched.

IX. A castrated dog or spayed bitoh shall be disqualified,
and forfeit any'prize which may have been awarded it.

X. Total blindness, deafness and lameness shall absolutely
disqualify. If the judge or veterinary surgeon is satisfied
that the deafness or lameness is temporary, tbe dog shall be
allowed to compete.

XI. A dog sufferirg from mange or any contagious disease
shall be disqualified and forfeit any prize which may have
been awarded to it, and shall he removed at once from the show
building. The regularly appointed veterinary surgeon shall
alone decide as to mange or contagious disease, and his
decision must be given in writing.

XII. A judge may disqualify a dog which, in hia opinion,
bas been improperly tampered with, subject to the decision
of the veterinary surgeon, which must be given in writing.
Should the judge's disqualification not be sustained, the
class must be immediately rejudged.

XIII. Fall discretionary power is given to the judge of
each olass to withhold any or all prizes for want of merit.
The judge's decision will be final in all cases affecting the
merits of the dogs, and appeals can only be entertained
where misrepresentation or breach of the rules is dis-
covered.

XIV. Should an appointed judge be unable to fulfill his
engagement, the committee shall have the right to fill the
vacancy in such manner as they see fit. All the separate
classes of any one breed of dogs must, however, be adjudi-
cated upon by the same judge or judges acting in conjunction.
An exhibitor may, however, at hia option, withdraw from
competition under such substituted judge, his entries of any
one breed, provided he withdraws all of such breed.

XV. In any class where there is a limit of weight, the
person in charge of a dog entered in such a class may olaim
of the show committee the right, at any time before the
judging, to have his dog weighed, and the weight of the
dog shall be registered and hold good at the time of judg-
ing.

XVI. A dog to compete in a champion olass muHt have
won five first prizes— exclusive of puppy classes, and classes
not confined to one breed — at shows approved by the National
Dog Club, a list of which, together with these rules, mu«t be
published in the premium list and catalogue of each Bhow.
A first champion prize won at an approvod show shall be
counted as a first prize win.

XVII. In estimating the number of prizes a dog has won,
with reference to whether it should compete in a champi >n
class or not, the nnmber of prizes won shall be calculated
up to 12 p. m. of the day proceeding the closing of the entries
of the show.

XVIII. In entering a dog in a champion class, it is neces-
sary to specify on the entry blank a sufficient number of
first-prize winnings to entitle it to compete in snch a class,
and this record must be given in the catulogne.

XIX. Every dog entered in a regular class is eligible to
compete for special prizes, and no such dog Bhall be with-
drawn from competition unless it has been Btated on the
entry blaDk "not to compete for special prizes." To compete
for a special prize a dog must have been entered in its regu-
lar class, but a dog may be entered "to compete for specials
only."

XX. No dog eligible for special prizes can be withdrawn
from competition unless it has been stated on the entry
blank "Not to compete for speoial prizes."

XXI. No special prizes can be accepted or offered by a
show committee after the show is opened.

XXII. The age of a dog shall be calculated up to and
inolusive of the day preceding the show. A dog whelped
April 30 shall not be eligible on May 1 of tbe following year
to compete in a class for dogs under 12 months of age.

XXIII. An objection to a dog may be made by any person,
but must be in writing and be lodged with the secretary o'
the show within ten days of the last day of the show. The
objection must (except in the case of an objection made in
the name of the National Dog Club or by the committee of
the show) be accompanied by a deposit of five dollars, and
if the objeotion is decided to be frivolous the deposit shall
be lorfeited to the committee of the show. From a decision
of the committee of any ahow held under these rules, appeal
may at once be made to such members of the executive com-
mittee of the National Dog Club as may be present, and if
the decision is sustained by them, the five dollar deposit is
thereby forfeited to the show committee. From any such
decision or decisions, appeal may betaken to the full ex-
ecutive oommittee of the National Dog Club, but such appeul
must be forwarded to the secretary within seven days of the
first decision being rendered, together with a deposit of ten
dollars. If the decision appealed from is sustained the ten
dollar deposit shall be forfeited to the National Dog Club,
but if the decision is reveised, then all deposits must be
returned to the appellant.

XXIV. Any person who bas been guilty of misconduct of
any kind in connection with dogs, dog ehowB or field trials,
may be suspended by the committee of any show. Notice
of Buch suspension, together with all testimony in the case
muBt be forwarded within twenty-four hours to tbe secretary
of the National Dog Club The secretary shall thereupon
notify the president or, in his absence, the vice-president,
who may, upon investigation of the caBe, suspend the pen-
alty until the next meeting of the executive commitee. At
such meeting the penalty must either be removed or the per-
son suspended be disqualified for such a period as the execu-
tive committee may decide.

The disqualification of an owner shall apply to all dogs
connected with tbe perpetration of a fraudulent act, but the
executive committee of the National Dog Club may use such
discretion in the enforcement of this penalty as shall protect
innocent persons.

XXV. No person under suspension or sentence of disquali-
fication can exhibit or take a prize or act as agent for any
person at any show held under these rules.

XXVI. Entries made in the name of a kennel, must be
accompanied by the name of the actual proprietor or proprie-
tors, but not necessarily for publication. The partners in a
kennel will be deemed equally colpable in the case of fraud
perpetrated in the kennel name.

XXVU. The premium list of each show must contain the
nf.mes of the officials under whose management the show is
being given, each of whom, except paid employes, shall be
held personally responsible for the payment of all prizes
within sixty dayB from the last day of the show. The secre-
tary of the National Dog Club shall, upon evidence being
produced that any such prize or prizeB remain unpaid, issue
notice of suspension of each and every official, an 1 other-
wise provided for in rule twenty-two.

XXVIII. The person presenting tbe identification ticket
shall be recognized as the agent of the ower in the letter's
absence, and his receipt for prize money Bhall be binding on
tbe owner, unleBS notice to the contrary U endorsed on the
identification ticket.

XXIX. All prizes offered by the club or committee in
charge of a show must be paid in accordance with the de-
scription given of them in the premium list. Prizes de-
scribed as of silver or gold must be of metal of recognized
purity.

XXX. The show committee may adopt such regulations
as they Bee fit, provided they do not conflict with the forego-
ing rules.

APPROVED SHOWS.

Winners of five first prizes at the following Bhows must be
entered in the champion classes when Ruch classes are nm-
vided. See Rule XVI. v

Albany, 1888 Philadelphia, 1879 to 1888

Am.Fox-Ter.Club,1886, 1887. St. Louis, 1879 to 1885

Boston, 1878 to 1888. St. Paul, 1887,

Buffalo, 1887. Troy, 1888.

Chicago, 1883 to 1884. Utica, 1888.

Cincinnati, 1884, 1885. 1886. Waverly, N. J 1886

Cleveland, 1882, 1884, 1886.
Detroit, 1887-
Hartford, 1886, 1887.
Hornellsville, 1886, 1887.
Milwaukee, 1886, 1887.
Nat. Breeders' Show, Phila.

1884.
New Haven, 1884 to 1888.
Newark, N. J., 1886 to "1887.
New York, 1887 to 1888.

-. 1887.
Winsted, 1885, 1886, 1887.
New York, Fanciers'.
Toronto, Ont.
London, Ont.
St. John, N. B.
Ottawa, Ont.
Pacific Kennel Club.
New Bedford.
Stafford Springs.
Montreal.

Elswhere will be found the show rules of the National Dog
Club, which are well worth study as embodying the views
of a large number of fanciers of admitted repute. The con-
stitution of the Club does not differ materially from tbe
usual form of such instruments. Annual dues are $5 and
life membership $20. Another provision is that the man-
agement shall be entrusted to an executive committee of
fifteen members, who shall be elected by a vote of all tbe
members in good standing, for a term of three years, except
that of the first committee, in order that five members of Ibis
committee shall be elected annually, five shall be chosen by
lot to retire at the end of the first year, and five at the (nd
of tbe Becond year, but to continue in office until (heir sue*
cessors are"elected and take office. The re iring members ol
the committee are eligible for re-election.

The election shall take place at tbe annual meeting of tbe
club, thirty days prior to which the secretary shall forward
to each member a printed slip containing the names of the
exeoutive committee and of all members in good standing,
together with a stamped addressed envelope indorsed "Elec-
tion" Each member will check off the names of five mem-
bers he desires to vote for to till the vacancies About to occur
on the executive committee, and also the names of four mtm-
bera as vice-presidents, and sign his name ou the Biip. All
such sealed envelopes ehall be cast aa ballots at the annual
meeting and counted by the telhra as votes. Members pre-
sent at tbe meeting shall deposit their ballots personally.

It has been intimated that the National Club bas been
organized primarily to opprse nnd weaken the American
Kennel Club. As advised, we do not think such to be the
fact. Its members are not of tbe sort who would do and
thing. If it Bbould appear that personal auimositie* >
the institution there can be but one outcome for it
and dissolution.

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San Francisco, - - Saturday, July 21, 1888.
Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs-

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

Julv 15tb, Los Angeles August fith to 11th inclusive.

July 15th, lone City August 7th to Ilth "

August 1st, Santa Rosa August 13th to 18th '■

Aug. 1st, Fetaluma August 20th to 25th "

Aug. Is', Chico August 21st to 25th "

Aug. 10th, Marysville August 28th to Sept 1st "

Aug. 1st, Glenbrook August ;8th to Kept. 1st ■■

Aug. 1st, Golden Gale August 27th to Sept 4th "

Aug. 1st, State Fair, Sacramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 15th "

Aug. 1st, Stockton Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. iOth, Nevada State Fair, Reno... .Sept. 17th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 1st. San Luis Obispo Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 20th, Carson City, Nevada Sept. 24th to Sept. 29th "

Aug. 1st, San Jose Sept. 24tb to Sept. 29th *'

Aug. 1st, Nupa Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th ■'

Aug. iBt.San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th "

PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. lst.Becond paymeDt S3t0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 26 In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " *' 25 In twu-year-old " "

Aug. 6tb, third paymment 60 Occldeut Htake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting S100 Stanford Stake, 1888.

Eureka Races.

"We were much pleased to learn the success of the
races at Eureka The first man "i iterviewed" who had
returned from there at the time was Mr. Elisha Downer:
He was full of the trip, and expressed his approbation in
unmeasured terms. A good judge Mr. Downer certainly
is and so we expected endorsements, aud this expectation
was fully realized. Our correspondent may bethought
enthusiastic in bis praises of the people, course, country
and all of the surroundings, as well as esoteric connec-
ts ns. That a spriog meeting turned out so well was
due to the racing portion of the programme, the trotting
division holding back on account of retaining elegibility
in the main circuit. This feature will ultimately be
changed. It will not be long until an animal which is
fit 10 cope successfully in the slow classes will be good
company in all raceB, perhaps the very fastest, and
lecords likely to be obtained so early in the season no
great hindrance. The associations have it in their
power to partially remedy the evil, and by apportioning
the classes so as to give a good deal the most money to
fast grades do away with tho temptation to hold back
for the slower. Then, too, records are not such a dread
a" they were, and as trotting gets more anc more in the
Lands of breeedera, fast marks will be sought in lieu of
'3eing avoided.

We congratulate the active men of the Eureka Club
>ver their successful meeting. That success was mer-
ged and is an augury of a still brighter future.

Tne Fairs— Oakland, Sacramento, Reno.
Stockton, San Luis Obispo.

With the exception of the Golden Gate, which has
only been partially noticed, the list of advertised fairs
which, are to be held previous to the State Fair, have
been briefly outlined. From August 6th to October 23d,
there are no less than eighteen fairs advertised, sixteen
in California, two in Nevada. Eight of these precede
the State Fair, which covers two weeks, so that there is
necessarily some crowding and clashing of dates, though
there is less trouble from this cause in the later dates.
The week previous to the State Fair there are three
held, and as was shown in the paper of last week, this
does not imply a failure of entries in either. Stockton,
San Luis Obisrjo, and the Nevada State Fair are held
the week after the close of the Sacramento Exhibition.
These places are so far apart that there is only a Blight
interference and that mainly in the cases of Reno and
Stockton. The entries close at different times, Reno
delaying unlil August- 20th, which, is also the date of
closing at Carson City. Marysville closes on the lOrh
of August, and with these exceptions the closing date is
August first. It was, in our opinion, a wise move on the
part of the managers of the Nevada Fairs to postpcne
the closing umil after the Los Angeles and Santa Rosa
fairs told their taler. Some few horses will be thrown
out of the classes to which they were eligible on the
first of the month, but those which have not disturbed
their eligibility will have a greater degree of confidence,
and be more likely to go into distant engagements.

Taking them in rotation, picking up the thread where
it was loosened last week, and the conclusion of the
Golden Gate will be first in order, The programe is by
by long odds the best ever gotten up by the association.
Alternating the racing and trotting, by giving a
a day to each is much the better the better plan when
there are events enough to justify that kind of grouping.
On the opening day the stallion purse of $1,500,
which was commented upon last week with a purse of
$1,000 for the 2:28 class on the same day is a good com-
mencement.

Four running events are on the card for the second
day, everyone of them likely to secure a large number of
nominations. When it involves so little trouble as turn-
ing over a few leaves there is nc necessity for repeating
what is embodied in the advertisements, and unless
there are special causes for comment our readers are
referred to them for that part of the story. The second
harness day has a purse of $600, for three-year-old
pacers, and to those who have a limited knowledge of
the young stock of California, it will appear to be a
queer provision. It certainly struck us at first in that
light, bnt when informed that there were a whole
drove of youngsters which gave great promise cf being
number oneB and something more in that way of rapid lo-
comotion the wonder was dispelled. There appears to be
quite an animated dispute m relation to the young
pacers which will be settled by this arrangement. The'
third trotting day has also a unique feature, that being
a purse of $1,000 for horses which have not beaten three;
minutes with a further condition that they must be four
years old or over. Again it would seem illogical to bar,
those who labor under the handicap of juvenility, to
such an extent as that expressed in the conditions, and
that they should be denied a chance of triumphing over
their elders, though it is only a tribute- to the excellence
of California colts. There are three-year-olds which are
eligible to that class which would assurdly give those
which have earned the right to trot in much faster classes
a great deal of trouble, and if permitted to take part
would shorten the entry list. The same conditions are
embodied in the 2:40, so that the only chance for three
years and under is in the classes telow. And this be-
coming apparent from a more careful scrutiny of the
programme there is a gap which it is difficult to account
for. That the peculiar pride of California, her young
trotters should be ignored is in all probability an over-
sight such that as we cannot account for it on any other
hypothesis.

Now that the Oakland Trotting Park has been secured
for the Golden Gate Exhibition, there is likely to be a
grand display of stock of all kinds. "Handy to get to,"
still handier when the stock is moved from there. The
16th street and Market street stations aro not far off,
the 16th being on the main line so that all shipments
from above and from the lower conutry can be landed
there. There iB nothing in the way as the route from
station is through apart of Oakland which does not pre-
sent impediments, with smooth streets for the stock to
travel upon. When the fair is over a train of stock cars
is made up within a furlong of the entrance gate so that
horses and eattle can be led in a few minutes from their
stalls into them. That the coming fair will be success-
ful is as nearly assured as anything of that nature can
bo foretold. The track is now in fine order and with »
guarantee that it will be atill improved.

SACRAMENTO.

We have written so much in ragard to the California
State fair in the years of our residence here, that it is
difficult to avoid repition of what has already been
public. Part of that we have no desire to avoid telling
over and over again that being a reiteration of praises
all of which were worthily bestowed. Previous to 1874,
we were passably well informed about the fairs and ex-
hibitions of the East, very many of them we attended,
all of them studied. In many respects the California
exposition is so far in advance of those of the East, tha1,
the task of comparison is quite troublesome. Those who
are acquainted with the resources of the Pacific Coast
can realize that when properly handled no other portion
of the nited States can vie with it. That the handling
has been in the main judicious the past has demon-
strated, and that there will be advance in place of retro-
gression is beyond a doubt. As now constituted the
board of managers is of the highest class, and every
officer connected with it is emphatically the "right man
in the right place." The greatest obstacle to surmount
in writing a sketch of this character is the vast amount
of matter to cons>idor and say anything without taking
the whole paper to present the subject in a proper light.
Fortunately to do more than "call it" when its turn
comes is in a measure unnecessary. A synopsis of the
"speed department" shows thiity-two races, seventeen
running, fifteen trotting and pacing. Two grand meet-
ings crowded into nine days. And while the devotees of
turf and track are granted the opportunity of witness-
ing their favorite sport, there are other allurements
which fill up the hours, so that it takes a good deal of
resolution to secure enough of the flying moments for
"refreshment and lepose." Grand parades, exhibitions
of the finest stock in the world in the morning, besides
both courses thronged with gallopers, trotters and pacers,
and in the evening the pavilion with its wealth of
attractions.

The speed programe will give a cue to what may be
reasonably anticipated under that head, were the whole
of the premium list copied there could only be a faint
idea of what the exhibition will reelize to those who
attend.

RENO.

Grand as the California State Fair is 6ure to be, even
those who spend the whole of the two weeks in Sacra-
mento will fined that a week passed in the heart of the
sage brush country will be enjoyed to the utmost. We
speak from actual knowledge, and have no hesitancy in
promising that those who visit Reno will not be content
with that one week, but will take in Carson the following,
so as to see more of the country and the people of that
hospitable region. When we recall the visit made sev-
eral years ago, we feel that all the eeoniiunis we can
offer fall short of the reality, and to put it in a few
words if any reasonable man will make the trip and not
endorse our position he can draw upon us at sight for
the best dinner and accompaniments that can be got in
San Francisco, with the proviso, however, that if we are
to participate in the good things which can be got at

. „, it must be after the National Stake is

decided. Not the stake which has the White House and
a lot of etceteras hung en the wire, and in which there
is sure to be a heap of foul driving and worse practices
than ever known on a race track; but where we hope to
see eight gallant steeds all in prime fettle, all in good
luck, and everyone of them gaining honor by exceeding
the expectations of his most sanguine supporters. To
better the chances of getting a good place in that is well
worth so great a sacrifice as ''missing the fairs," and
though when writing of what it is reasonable to antici-
pate there are many pangs felt over the verdict of nou-
participation, then comes the hope that the self-denial
may be rewarded.

The sun broke from the eastern horizon as the car was
"slowing up" to the depot at Reno. We had been stand-
ing on the platform of the sleeping car for several miles,
having left the bunk at daybreak, and though the air
was somewhat chilly it was as fresh as an opening rose-
bud. There was rime on the track as we sauntered along
the line, a patch of alfalfa, on the borders of which a
streamlet was dancing over the stones, Green the luzerne
with sparkling dots on the sunny side of the ldaf, the
shaded still glittering with the frost spangles. The
breakfast which awaited at the depot hotel was enough
to tompt a dyspeptic, to one who had inhaled the crisp
morning air, walked a mile or two, part of the time
listening to the time tinkled by the cloar water, who has
a normal appetite equal to an old-time four-miler, it was
a joy to be long remembered. Venison stakes done to a
turn, with homemade currant jelly to accompany,
speckled trout which had the gout cf those caught Id the
mountain streams of Peimylvania and cooked before
there was time to lose the freshness of water fed from
the springs, game of various kinds, coffee which had
aroma and inspiration in a plentiful degree, the whole a
fitting epilogue to the ramble in au atmosphere which

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was also an inspirntion to "breathe. But if we were to
portray all the enjoyments which fell to our lot during
the sojourn at Reno, and which were intensified there-
after in the continuation of the t.ip to Carson and Vir-
ginia City there would he little space for more practical
matter, that is affairs moregermain to the subject.

As will be learned from the programme, racing is the
main feature of the speed department. This we regard
as being also a wise move, as the trotters could not be
expected to break away from the California circuit with
Stockton at the same date. Still there are open to all
trotters the 2:27 class, 2:40 and 2:22 classes with a free-
fcr-all pacing. Of these there should he plenty to make
good fields at Reno and Stockton, with an enough left to
do the open race at San Luis Obispo. As previously
stated, there are so many race-horses in training on the
Coast, that it may be considered a boon to owners and
trainers that there is the opportunity to make selections,
and. that does not interfere with the places where the
meetings are to be. Without actual consultations, prior
to the time of the closing of entries, the route which cer-
tain horses will take can be guessed with a good deal of
accuracy, and thus by a division of forces insure good
sport in each locality.

STOCKTON.

To sound the praises which we know to be the just
due of the managers of fairs, might appear like the story

of the cuckoo iteration. Every place we have had

the good fortune to visit since our residence in the
"Golden "West" has been marked with the same cordial
greeting, the same hospitality, the geniality, and so far
as we have been able to discover, the same desire to do
the "straight thing." As in every other branch of
human affairs there will be some to find fault. In rac-
ing and trotting there are such opportunities for dis-
agreements that it is somewhat surprising that there
should be as little grumbling as there is. Plenty of it
at that, but u3ually when there is time for calm retro-
spection a more sensible view is taken. The dual presi-
dent, Mr. Shippee, we have long considered as one of
the very best managers we have met in our experience,
and. that covers quite a period, and extends from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. In looking so closaly as he
does after the business of the associations of which he is
the executive, it may appear that he bears a little too
rigidly on individual interests. But if due consideration
be awarded it will be found that in protecting the in-
terests of the societies he is also advancing those of
owners. He works with a will. He has done more to
enlarge the amount given to trotters than many people
are aware of. In order to give the amounts which have
characterized the San Joaquin fair, some of the condi-
tions incorporated may appear onerous. They are, how-
ever, stated plainly, so that parties to the contract know
just what they are, and the agreement need not be
signed if it does not meet with the approval of the "party
of the other part." It is merely a question whether
large purses shall prevail with the stipulations annexed,
or smaller sums with easier terms.

In contra distinction to the Nevada State Fair the har-
ness horses predominate. There are nineteen events, five
of which are running, all of which are open. The open
trotting to the "Pacific Coast," (and this should be
changed to "free-for-all) are $1,000, three-minute class.
$1,200, 2:30 class; $1,000, 2:35 class; $1,200, free-for-
all; $1,200, 2:22 class; $1,000, 2:27 class, and several
Btakes which closed some time ago. These are certainly
liberal purses, and then there are a $500 for pacers of
the 2:27 class, and $700 for the free-for-all pacers.
Fifteen thousand dollars is quite a sum to be given in
the "speed department" of our fair, and merits the re-
turn of plenty of entries. In addition to the purses and
stakes which are to be divided at the coming fair, there
will also close the fixed events for 1889 and 1890, and of
which full particulars will be found in the advertisement.

SAN LUIS OBISPO.

Notwithstanding that the purses at the San Luis
Obispo Fair are mainly confined to horses owned in the
district and named counties, there is a free for all trot-
ting to which $500 is given. There are fifteen races in
all, with a fair division among racers, trotters and pac-
ers. Several of them are sure te be interesting contests,
the stallion race and free-for-all the most noteworthy.
Stallions are given a great chance this year in Califor-
nia, and we cannot recall a season when there was such
a grand opportunity to gain distinction. Ownership of
stallions in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo and
Santa Barbara counties gives eligibility, and there are
some very promising horses owned in these counties.
There is no class which will awaken a like excitement
when there are a number of pretty nearly the same
caliber. Locality has a great deal to do with favoritism,
and those who own some of the stock are likely to be
particularly anxious for the success of the Bire. The
different strains of blood have warm advocates, and there
are also what may be termed passing fancies to add to

the desire of witnessing the contest. "While this fair is
restricted to the counties named, with the exception of
the free-for-all aud one of the running races, it does not
follow that there will be any lack of competitors, as
there are some extensive breeding farms, and a general
interest taken in the improvement of horses. Sargeaut
brothers, Hon. Jesse D. Carr, the Santa Maria Rancho,
Hon. George Hearst and many others are engaged in
breeding. "We have heard that country extolled in the
highest terms as being peculiarly well adapted for rear-
ing fine horses, and there is nothing like fairs to increase
the number of breeders and also educate the people to a
better knowledge of types and races.

Carson City, San Jose, Fresno, Napa and San Diego
will complete the list, and we must reiterate that there is
no portion of the world where like attractions are
offered, or where so much money is given when the pop-
ulation is taken into consideration.

Our Racehorses in the East.

The event which has caused more talk and more re-
grets than anything which has occurred since California
racehorses have been East, is the reported breaking down
of the Emperor of Norfolk. So far, the Santa Anita
Stable had been fortunate, winning a number of big
races and raising a decided sensation with the colt which
had clearly demonstrated his title to being the best
three-year-old of the year. He had all the requisites of
a first-class racehorse. Size, fcrm, great speed, ability
to carry weight and the power to compass any distance
which he was called upon to accomplish. Had the mis-
fortune been delayed until after the proposed meeting
with The Bard and Terra Cotta the blow would not have
been so severe. After making due allowance for favor-
itism, there were good grounds for the belief that he was
equal to the task of winning the victory for California,
and that would be the crowning glory of the campaign.
When the full and correct intelligence is received it may
prove that the case is not so bad as first reported, though
there is little hope of being able to race again this year.

With the victory of Geraldine in the match against
Rosarium all of the California stables have made a mark.
Some of the horses which partially failed to meet expec-
tations, though there is time enough for redemption
before the homeward journey is entered upon. There is
little question that the owner of Geraldine (Mr. E. P.
Ashe) recouped all of his losses and expenditures on his
speedy filly, and his many friends will be pleased to
learn of his success. Another gratification would be for
Grovcr Cleveland to win, and as he has run a good sec-
ond that hope is not unreasonable.

Aurelia won a grand race for Mr. Haggin last Monday,
and it may be that there is likely to be a turn of luck in
favor ol Rancho Del Paso. Sorrento landed McCarty on
his feet, and had he restricted his "string" to that good
colt and one, perhaps two others, it would have been a
wise move. The ups and downs are nearly certaining in
racing, the downs a little the most likely to preponderate.
Stables seem for a time to be invincible and then the tide
turns, or there may be such a bad run of luck that the
turn in the lane seems farther off than ever, but as a rule
game ani endurance will win at last. It is too early yet
for a summing up of our horses in the East, and we have
not lost any of that confidence which prompted rosy
predictions of the result of the trip.

Quotations from Horse Portraiture-
We had no intention at the outset of "General Topics"
of copying nearly so much as forced itself in. The pur-
pose was to sketch briefly the differenoe between past
and present practices in training trotters, but discovered
that one quotation would give a very erroneous impres-
sion of the old method. Even what is given does not
explain as fully as we would desire the modus operandi of
a quarter of a century ago. The methods pursued with
very fast horses would not be greatly out of place at
present, provided due care was taken to follow the in-
structions, though dangerous in the extreme when cau-
tion was not observed.

But there are other points of departure which we deem
still more important, so-aae of tbem which might be con-
sidered trivial, and at some future time the contrast will
be presented. There have been numerous inquiries
lately received in regard to the book, and as it is "out Of
print," when "space" is not so great an object, otber
parts will be quoted.

Time was lackiug to present the first sweat of Ante-
volo in the first form, though a few lines is all that is
necessary, and simple enough when compared with the
other illustration. He too, is fat, not so heavily ladened
as was the case of Nevermind. The hood something
like that desciibed was woru, and that alone; jogged
four miles the reverse way with a short move, turned
and driven two miles at a atiff gait winding up with a
moderate brush. Taken out of harness, one blanket put
on, walked from stand to three-quarter pole and back ,

a few swallows of plain water before aDd after, clothes
thrown back, Bcraped nicely, clothes readjusted, walked
to seven furlong mark and back, hood and blanket
taken off, scraped again, hair straightened. Cooling-out
blanket taking the place of heavy blanket and hood,
moisture on head and neck not covered with blanket,
partially absorbed with rubbing clothes, walked a short
time on track, but showing a disposition to play when
horses went by at a rapid pace, he was led home,
brushed, watered, put in his stall and fed.

While the flow af prespiration was as profuse as we
wished there was not enough of it to do much in the
way of depletion. The redaction will depend on the
future treatment, and future treatment will depend on
future necessities

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'u name cannot receive attention.

Palo Alto 8tock Farm.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I enjoy the glorious
privilege of reading your much valued paper, eaoh week at
the above named place, and infer from yonr teaching that
like myself, you are in favor of a thoroughbred cross on the
trotter, in this particular we read much, that to the amateur
would seem discouraging. With your consent please, I wish
to a&k a lew questions. I have come to the conclusion that
I can breed a trolter from a thoroughbred dam, and nave
secured one with all the essential qualifications, big biz**,
form, action, disposition, etc., what I want to kDow is, to
what family of trotterB I shall breed her to iDsure success.
I am putting tnis question direct to those who write and talk
so much on this subject, I accept no clap-trap answer by
asking another questiou, state what you kuow about it. It
seems to me a ridiculous proposition, that because the sire
or dam are simply thoroughbred, whether they possess the
necessary qnalitications or not to produce trotters, ought to
cross well with all, or any of our trotting families, when the
best trotting families collectively, don't produce two per-
formers that go below 2:20. I allude to those in particular
who have no cousins, uncles or aunts of the thoroughbred
blood, Buoh as we read of being ruined by an admixture of
the hot fluid, we aBk again which one of the various families
go you think best or prefer to ubo, and why?

Palo Alto, July 16th. W. Baxter. V. S.

Answer to W. Baxter, V. S.

The answer to the above canoot be given without a long
dissertation on all pertaining to the union of two animals
which are expected to produce fast trotters. We have more
faith in form, performances, procreatiye ability, etc., when
proved than in remote blood lines. Horses of Hambletonian
descent "head the list;" there are plenty of "HambletonianB"
which have been entirely worthless in the stud.

"Simply thoroughbred" or simply trotting-bred may not
prove worth a straw as progenitors of trotters. Blue Bull
which had little of either, Pilot Jr. with hie disputed ances-
try, and Mambrino Chief are instances where success has fol-
lowed. With such a mare as our correspondent describes,
we Bhould have full confidence in obtaining a fast trotter
from a sire of any of the prominent families which
had shown his ability to get fast trotters. With any other it
is more or less experiment d, at least the risks are greater.

Farmington, Cal.

Pleese give me through your paper the breeding of the
stallion Algerine, driven by Tom McClellan in San Francisco
some years ago; also his public record.

Answer — Algerine, record 2:45, b h, foaled 1S6 — , by Capt.
Fisher, dam Maria Mink; bred by J. S. Colegrove, of Cali-
fornia.
San Diego, Cal.

Please give pedigree of Maid of the Mist?

Answer. — Maid of the Mist, ch m by Norfolk, foaled 1873,
dam Eva Coombs by Billy Cheatham; second dam Ruby by
Winnebago; third dam Ellen Jordan by imp. Jordan; fourth
dam Ellen Tree by Henry; fifth dam Betsy Ransom by Priom.

Subscriber, Colusa, Cal.

Four horses enter in a district purse race, two of them
come to the score and two fail. The directors allow another"
horse to enter and go in the race. Do the two failing to
come to score lose their entry or not?

Answer. — They do not lose their entry. The first race
was off, and this race, with a new horse in, was a new race.

Reader, San Bernardino Co.

Please give pedigreeof <1) Judge lIcKinstry. 2. Lady Ver-
non. 3. Hamilton Chief. 4. Williamson's Belmont.

Answer— Judge McKinstry, b h, by Grinstead or Tbad
Stevens, dam Eaty Pease by Planet; second dam Minnie
Mansfield by imp. Glencoe; third dam Argentile by Bertrand,
etc.

2. Lady Vernon's pedigree is unknown. She was a gray
mare, foaled about 1845, made her record in New York Slate
in 18G3; record 2:29J.

3. Hamilton Chief, bred by Leonard Salmon, of Toronto,
C. W.p b h, by Royal George, son of Black Warrior, dam by
American Eclipse; second dam by Geo. Cooper's Messenger.

4. Williamson's Belmont, also called California Belmont,
b h, fualed 1847, by American Boy (son of Sea Gull, by imp.
Expedition), dam imp. Prunella by Comus; wecond dam by
Partisan. This Belmont is the sire of Venture, rtcord 2:27j,
and of the dams of Belle Echo, 2:20; Flora Sbeppard, 2:30;
Monarch, 2:28i; Nellie Patchen, 2:27i, and Prince, pacer,
2:232.

Death of James Harvie.

On Wednesday afternoon l»nt nt the German hospital, in
this city, James Harvie, sporting editor of the Examiner, died
of inflammatory rheumatism, the immediate cause of death
being invasion of the heart by the disease. A college I red
man, with pronounced liking for sport in all its for nit*, Mr.
Harvie showed singular aptness in tilling his responsible
position, and carried through his work a firmness in behalf
of purity, and a cutting contempt for fraud that made hU
approval worth much. He was a genial, generous and
man, whose friends, except among those whom hiH
honor compelled him to criticise, were as many as
acquaintances.

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Jfeje f5re£te atwT j^orcismmx.

July 21

Helena Races.

mining, two furlongs; purse §100.

J. H. Staffords b m Kitten

Geo . White's b g Green Piuilt

Moorhouse & Blevins' ch g Daniel

H. E. Baker's b g Sunday -.

Four furlongs; purse $100.

Moorhouse & Blevins' b m Ida Glenn 1

Moorhouse & Blevins' Nevada 2

J. H. Stafford's bgCouncilman 3

H. B. Baker's b g Warpeake *

Trotting, one mile; purse $100.

Ed. Eafferty's b m Lady Maxim 2 11

Thos. Crosby's b g Ry Z 1 2 3

Geo. Breekenridge'e blk g Hailstorm 3 3 2

Geo. Breckenridge's br m Maud P dis

Time, 2:41|, 2:38|, 2:42.

Sunning, 600 yards; purse $100.

Daniel B 1

Green Pruitt 2

Time, 34J,
Kunning, 6 furlongs; purse $200.

Ida Glenn 1

Keepsake 2

Time, 1:18J.
Banning, 5 furlongs, for four-year-olds; purs9 $100.

Yum Yum 1

Arise 2

Time, 54i.
Trotting, free for all, Sin fl; purse $300.

S,S 113 1

Prince 2 2 12

George P 3 3 2 3

Time, 2:301, 2:29}, 2:32, 2:36*.

Sunning, 2 furlongs; purse $100.

Eddie R. . . . 1

Cariboo Chief 2

Boy Blue 3

Time, 23.
' Running, 5 furlongs; purBe $150.

Keepsake 1

Nevada ■ 2

No time.

Running, 1 mile, purse $200.

Ida Glenn 1

Oceanioa 2

Councilman 3

Time, 1:501.
' Trotting, 2:50 class; purse $250.

George P 1 1 1

Hero 2 2 2

DennisRyau 3 3 3

No time.

I Running, 4 furlongs, purse $150.

Daniel B 1

Sunday 2

GreenPruitt 3

Time, 49.

I Running, 5 furlongs; purse, $150.

Keepsake 1

Nevada ■ 2

i Time, lK)4i.

( Running, 6 furlongs; handicap.

Oceanic 1

Eddie B 2

Cariboo 3

Time, 1:19.
Bunning, for three-year-olds; purse $200.

Lady Maxim 1 1 1

Maud Singleton 2 2 2

Time, 2:45, 2:46, 2:44.

A match haB been made, to be run this afternoon at Mon-
mouth Park, between Fred Gebhardt's Rosarium and Porter
Ashe's Gerald ine for $1,000 a side. The distance is a half
mile, and the association will add a piece of plate. Geral-
dine is well known on our tracks. She is- by Grinstead, dam
Cousin Peggy and is very fast when in good trim, but has
been ailing all thiB aeason. Rosarium is a four-year-old
gelding by the famous Rosicrucian, dam Blue Bell.

Farmers' Horses.

In the early spring of 1882, a dark chestnut gelding, stand-
ing 16 bands high, was placed in the hands of Horace W.
Brown by A. H. Tower of Lyons, Ky., for training. Mr.
Tower purchased the gelding from Stewart C. Pnrdy, of
Geneva, N. Y , for $300, after he had trotted a mile in 2:39.
Previous to this trial the horse had helped plough forly acres
of corn land on the farm of Mr. Purdy. His speed came to
him rapidly in Brown's hands, winning a few races over
half-mile tracks, and attracting the attention of Burt Sheldon,
of Rochester, who opened negotiations for his purchase. Mr.
Tower was not willing to sell at a low figure, and guaranteed
the horse to show a fast mile for the selling prioe of $6,000.

In fulfilment of the agreement the horse trotted a trial in
2:2'2£ over the Rochester track, and Mr. Sheldon became his
owner. A few days after the horse started in the 2:33 class
at Buffalo, in the Grand Circuit, and won off the reel, beat-
ing five others and Uking the record of 2:22£. Capt. Lewis
then became the phenomenal horse of 1882, and was popu-
larly known as "the plongh-horBe." His subsequent starts
in the Grand. Circuit were crowned with victory, ending the
campaign with a record of 2:20}. His after experience did
not come up to the expectations, owing to an ailing leg,
which disablement cut short the career of what promised to
be a great hurse. Investigation of Capt. Lewis' pedigree dis-
olosed his sire to be Spink, a Bon of Andy Johnson, by old
Henry Clay, dam by Phenomenon, a mare with no known
trotting strains.

The next horse of the plow order to spring into promin-
ence was a a small bay gelding that won his maiden race at
Monticello, 111., August. 1887. He afterwards started in the
2:35 claps at the great St. L uis Fair, gallantly defeating a
field of seven, five of which where distanced in the first heat,
and making a record of 2:21£. Billy G. Btarted in several
races after, but scored no more victories. Like Captain
Lewie, his bleeding in the trotting lines is not strong.

Farmer Boy is the latest sensation. This is a chestnut
gelding by Ihomas Jefferson, out of Addie Carpenter by
Flying Cloud Jr., and trotting bred. Farmer Boy also
performed the humble, but worthy, office of a farm horse
before his talent was discovered. Last season he won
several races over half-mile tracks in Connecticut, closing
with a mark of 2:33^. In the fall he was purchased by
W. C .Daly, of running horse fame, who has a weakness
for a trotter. "Uncle Bill" is a careful man and likes to
have his property always under his eye. Consequently,
when the Spring hegira was made from Hartford, farmer
Boy went along and took his 1888 honing over the new
track at Parkville Farm. From time to time "Track and
Road" reported progress, the last item conveying the in-
formation that he had shown a full mile in 2:18}. There
was always doubters, no matter how trustworthy a source a
report comes from, and to silence theBe unbelievers "Uncle
Bill" consented to give them a taste of hiB horse's quality
during the recent meeting at Charter Oak Park. This took
plaoe on the final day of the meeting. Dressed in the tra-
ditional "green above the red," Uncle Bill handled the
ribbons, with the clattering feet of a runner alongside to set
the pace. The pipe opener was done in 2:22}, and the real
effort in 2:18}, with a driver many pounds overweight. The
first quarter was trotted in 37 seconds; (he half in 1:11}; the
three-quarters in 1:45, and the last quarter m 33} seconds,
a 2:13 clip. Farmer Boy has yet to go through the severest
test of a trotter, a contest in company with horses of high
ability. In such a struggle flash speed will not count. If
he can stand the ordeal he has a chance of being the star
trotter of 1888, providing he does not pass iDto private hands
at a high figure.

Of the three performers mentioned above, Farmer Boy is
the best bred. His sire was a great trotting horse, and his
dam was a mare of more than ordinary ability. The blood
elements are not what may be called fashionable, bat they
are stout and true, characteristics which do not invariably
distinguished the popular strains.

Iu the light of the experiences of these three horses the
adage, "honor and fame from no condition rise," is aptly
illustrated, but breeders who stick to the tried lines are
surest of success in the long run. — Spirit of the Times.

Daniel B., a six-year-old sorrel horse, at the Montana As-
sociation Meeting, on July 5, broke the record for three-
eighths of a mile dash, making the distance in 34| seconds.

Steer>leohasinpr Abolished at Jerome Park.

If the running-turf is popular in and about New York City,
it is as much due to the superb management of the tracks and
the faultless catering of the Clubs to the 'public demands, as to
love of the thoroughbred race-horse. The American Jockey
Club has bowed gracefully to public opinion in announcing
that the last steeplechase has been run at Jerome Park. As
far as this sport was concerned in the last days of the late
spring meeting, it was very much of the "butchered-to-make-
a-holiday" variety. On one Saturday, a jockey named Cross
was killed in a steeplechase, and on the following Monday an-
other horse went down and the rider's life was long despaired
of. ThiB caused a shudder to chill all the racing people of
the metropolis, and they are a great host. So the old and
stately Club has exiled the jumpers, and on Jerome plugs
will no longer crack their shins on trippling obstacles. The
trouble with steeplechasing on the raciug tracks hereabout is
that the obstacles are so low and flimsy, in the races the
horses are not allowed to take them with care, the riders
rushing at the hurdles in a pell-mell scramble, calculated to
make the on-lookers' blood run cold. Steeplechasing, as
here conducted, is a dangerous imitation of the English
"chase." There the high and stable obstacles force the
riders to "take the jump" with care, not ruBhing but rising
their horses, and accidents are rare. At its best the steeple-
chase haB few attractions for a genuine horseman. It is a
cruel, trying, torturing test, and as conducted on neighbor-
ing tracks, an utter abomination. The popular American
Jockey Club has done well to drop it, and we would like to
hear of its abolition on every race irack in America. — Wal-
lace's Monthly.

■+■

Cure of Roaring.

In a recent number of the Londen Times was the following
important report on the successful treatment of the disease
known as roaring. The article is as follows: We are enabled
to make this morning one of the most important announce-
ments that has ever been made in connection with veterinary
surgery — this being no other than that a horse has been suc-
cessfully cured of roaring. This has been successfully
accomplished by Dr. George Fleming, C. B., the principal
veterinarian to the forces. In order to give a complete his-
tory of the case, it will be necessary to quote the following
sentences in the report on army horses in 1887, which was
issued as a Blue Bcok last week. In this Dr. Fleming says:
"For the morbid condition which causes roaring, sixty-one
horses were cast (4.27 per cent.), more than twenty per cent,
less than in 1886. Attempts are now being made to abolish
this cause of inefficiency by an operation on the larynx which
I have introduced, and which I have reason to hope will be
Bucccessful. If bo, it will prove a boon of much v due, not
only to our mounted corps, but to breeders and owners of
horses generally." Even while this was being issued the
operation resulted in a complete success. A troop horse at
Woolwich was to be cast as useless. He was an excellent
horse in all respects, save one; he made such a noise, and
was so distressed after going at a fast pace for a few yards,
that nothing could be done with him. A fortnight ago he was
operated on, and on Monday last, the wound on the larynx
having healed, leaving scarcely any trace, he was severely
tested. Although he was putfor a long time at both trot and
gallop, there was no noise, and the respiration was quite free
and easy. The horse was reported fit for duty, and is now
with the troop. This is the greatest achievement and the
most important one in its results we have ever had in veteri-
nary surgery, and Dr. Fleming is to be warmly congratulated
on the completeness of his success. He is now engaged in
writing a monograph ou the conditions which cause roaring,
together with a description of his operation. This is a work
that will be looked forward to with very lively interest.

The Coney Island Jockey Olub announces that during the
autumn meeting $1,000 or more wilt be hung up for each
race, whether handicap or a sweepstakes. The club also
announces for the autumn meeting the Great Long Island
Stakes, a handicap for three-year-olds and upward, ot $100
each; $25 forfeit for horses entered by July 15th, or $250
each, $100 forfeit if entered by a date during the meeting to
be announced later, with $5,000 added; the second to receive
$1,000 of the added money and 20 per cent, of the Btakes; the
third $500 of the added money and 10 per cent, of the stakes.
Two miles and a quarter.

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

FALL MEETING OF THE

OVERLAND PARK CLUB,

DENVER, COLO., October 20th to 27th, 1888.

The OVERLAND PARK CLUB announces that its Fall Meeting for 1888 will be held on the dates above mentioned, and that Purses and Added Money will be offered amounting to
over $10,000. The programme will include Running, Trotting and Pacing Races, but the meeting wilt not be what is commonly known as a mixed meeting. The Running RaceB wilt be
on different days from those devoted to Trotting and Pacing, and on a separate mile track expressly and exclusively made for Banning Horses and Races, equally as good, conspicuous
and desirable as the Trotting Traok.

ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING STAKES AND PURSES WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1888.

TICOTTINU STAKES.

KACING STAKES.

i The Silver States.— Sweepstakes for Two-year-
nlrtn (foals of l**i;>; *W entrance, to accompany the
nomi i -n; ^ additional to start; with ^uu added by
the ' Uih <»i\vh1«-h*iiuto the second horse, ?5u to the
t ird. Winners of any stake race to carry three
mm nils extra; if <■!' the value of Ci.OW or more, 7 pounds
fctnT Maidens allowed 5 pounds. Three-quarters of

a?tUThe Mirage Handicap- Handicap sweepstakes

fortwo-vear^lda ifoalw of lMBi;*ii» entrance .to accom-
pany thl nomination; *lo additional from those who
accent the weights; with *->'*> added by the Club of
3 Jllrt to the 'second horse, J50 to the third.
Weights to be announced at li'.M. the first day of
the meeting- Acceptances to be made through the

entr at the usual tf of .'losing, the day before

I. ra-t- The winner of the silver stakes to carry
five pounds in addition to weight assigned. Seven

fTl0TnB Colorado St. Leger— Sweepstake for three-
vear-olds ifnalsnf Ks.i» ;~\u entrance, to accompany the
nV.^inatio-'O additional to Start; with tfm added by
tip 'lt'ib iif'which -l'HJ to the second horse, -*S0 to the
third Winner of any stake or purse of the value of
I %,' or mure. in 1888, to curry five pounds extra.
pis that have started and not won In 1888 allowed
ive 'pounds; maidens allowed sevenpounds, One mile

"n4l!VheartSouth Park Stakes - Sweepstakes for

hrce-vear-oids ifoals of ]885>; 111) entrance, to uccuin-

,.■ ,i,, uomiuarm,,:-. additional t,, start; with 9^1

1 Ice bv the Club, of which *l5n to the second horse;

Mjtrot.ie third. 'Winner of any race in 1888 of the

I> D. STKEETER PrMldent.

J. il, P. VOOKIIIES, Secretary.

value of 9750 or more to carry three pounds extra; of
two such raceB, five pounds extra: of three or more
seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five pounds.
One mile and a furlong.

5. The Denver Cup -Sweepstakes for all ages; $10
entrance to accompany the nomination; *30 additional
to start, with $iSO0 added by the Club, of which $150 to
the second horse; flOO to the third. Winners of any
stake race in 1088 of the value of 01,000 or more to carry
five pounds extra, of two or mure such races, seven
pounds extra. Non-winners iu 1888 allowed three
pounds; maidens allowed seven pounds. One mile
and a half.

6. The Eocky Mountain Handicap — Handicap
Sweepstakes Tor all ages; $111 entrance to accompany
the nomination: £2 1 additional to start; with j5uo added
by the Club, of which ?10U to the second horse; 55'Uo
third. Weights to appear at 1 o'clock r. m. the first
day of the meeting; acceptances to he made through
the entry box at the usual time ot closing the day be-
fore the race. Winners of a race after the publication
of weights, to carry three pounds additional; of two or
more races, five pounds additional. One mile and a
quarter.

The running races will take place
October 20th, Wednesday, October 2itt
October 20th. Two stakes and three pu
day, with an extra day on .Monday. ' >''lol
it he deemed desirable. The total anion
stakes and purses offered OU the thrci
will not he less than *5,0.i<). All Kiuini
erned by the American Racing Rules i
date of the meeting (except in regard b
Jockey's licenses.)

in Saturda;

)r22d,

ar davs
ces gov-
e at the
ortt and

1. Stake for colts and fillies two years old or under.
Mile heats, best two in three; $25 entrance Wltht300
added by the Club.

2. Stake for colts and fillies three years or under
Mile heats, best three in five; $25 entrance, with tSJO
added by the Club.-

<oM>inosiv

The above stakes [arc lobe trotted in harness and
to the ruleB of the American Trotting Association.

Entrance due and payable as follows: $5 to accompany

the nomination on Wednesday, August IS, isss; $iu on
Saturday, septemher 16, and the remaining $111 at s r.

M , on the evening previous lo the day set for the race.
The stakes, forfeits and added money to he put to-
getheraud divided; m per cent to first horse; 3J per
cent, to second; 10 per cent to third. In case of any
entry distancing the Held, or any part thereof, it ahull
titled to all the stakes and forfeits and On per cent.

if tlit

■ntitle

1. 1.-. I 1

lltll

I hi

tin

all tl

id mo

ilk..

Br shall

I Forfeits, and 30

uitors shall only

failure to make

payments when due shall lie

nd debar the entry from com.

ut, In

rfeiture
petlng in the race.

<j« »«v^u:i:i» 1 !i<M 1 1\<. i'i i[M>

3. Purse, ftoO for the 2:20 Class.
■1. Purse, SILO for the 1!:2S Class,
r.. Purse, |5)0 for the 2:3s Class.

IJOMIMTlON*.
Mile heats, best three In live, in harness, and tl
rules of the American Trotting Association; en 1
lor Piogramme, Entry List, and in making Entries, address l>,

10 per cent, of purse: jv; per cent, payable at date of
Closing, Wednesday August 15, 1888, When eacli sub-
scriber shall give his name and postoluce address1 2K
per cent(. on Saturday, September 15th, ami 2K pet
cent, on Monday, October 1st, when horses are to he
named; the remaining:*.; per cent, at 8 r. m.. the clay
before the race, No subscription will be received un-
less' the first payment of 2X per cent, accompanies the

1. mnt of

suhscriht

first payment,

payments when due shs
and forfiture of the sub
rendered to Ihe Club wi

scrlbers have the right t

Horseseliglbli

1 tu

liable

s|,l

therof the.

.'dn

itb.lra

hstitutiou. sub-
heir subscriptions.

orses eligible, according lo their records on August
.1888 l-Tve subscriptions necessary to till. Moneys
divided: 50 per cent to first horse; 25 per cent, to see-
on. 1; IS percent to third: 10 per eent, to fourth

in addition to thoabove, the following purses will
be Offered for trotting and pacing, entries to close
October i, 1888. conditions tu he published in the Pro-
gramme and LlBt Of Stake-Entries about September

1st-

2:r>0 Class. Trotting ..,
2:83 1 'lass. Trotting...,
2:24 class, Trotting...
2:30 Class, Pacing ..

Free-for-all Class. p»

Purse 1500.

Purse ?500.

Purse ?m>0.

Purse $;.0j.

dng Purse *7C0.

The Trotting and Pacing Rices will occur on Tues
day, October 23d; Thursday, llctober 2i"ith- and Satur-
day, October 27th. Three or more races each day. w lib

total amount in purses and stakes for trotting and

pacing of $5,500.

L 11 11. 1., Superintendent.

Koom 13, Opera House, Denver, Colorado,

1888

!pte prettier atwT j^ttsttxati.

43

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NBV.,

September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

§10,000.00

— IN —

PURSES AND* PREMIUMS.

SACRAMENTO

SPEED PROGRAMME:

MONDAY, September i 7, t888.

1— Selling Purse. $250; of which 5-?0to second, $25 to
third; for tbree-vear-olds aud upwards; horses en-
tered to be sold lor $1,5(0 to carry rule weights; two
ponnds allowed for each §UK)downto $1,000, then one
pound for each ii-JO less, down to $400; polling price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p. u. the day before
the race; one mile.

2 — Nevada stake, running; for two-year-olds (foals
of l&dflt; $ao entrance; $lu to accompany nominations;
JtO additional for starters; to be paid in be lure 6 p. m.
day previous to race; ten per cent- of stake money to
go to racing fumi; JSCQ aimed; second horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

3 — Knnning, five-eighths mile dash; District horses;
SioO added; entrance $2u, declaration gi; on or before
August 26th.

■i — Knnning, three-eighths mile and repeat; purse
$1.0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 8 8.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $lo. ; sio to first; $26 to second,
i— Trotting 2:27 class; purse $tSOJ.

7— Trotting stake for two-y ear-olds ; mile and re-
peal; entrance 360, of which $5u to accompany nomi-
nation; $lo additional for starters; to be paid in be-
fore $ P. u. day previous to race; $300 added: ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided t>0, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, Septembi r 19th.
8 — Novelty Hace, running; purse $400; one and one-
half miles; first half-mile, $o0; first mile $lo0; first to
finish, $2,0.

9— mining; for three-year-olds; $"0 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $.<o additional for starters
to be oaid in before 6 p. it. day previous to race ; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; i'i'Ji
added; second horse to save stake; one and one'-
quarter miles.

10— Trotting, three-minute-class, ior District horses;
purse $300; first horse $150, second horse $100. third
horse $50.

Thursday, September 2<)lli.
11— "Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $150 io
first, $1oj to second, $50 to third.
12— Trotting,::. 40elass; purse $600.
13 — Trotting stake for three -year-olds; $lftf1 en-
trance, $25 to accompany nomination; $75 additional
for starters; to oe paid in before 6 B. it. day previous
to race; $100 added; cen percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; tiiree or more starters to make a
race ; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
ten percent.

Friday, September 21.
14— Banning, purse $300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Kunn;iig, halt-mile and repeat; District horses;
purse $150; Sluuto first. $5o to second.

16-Kunuing stake; for two-year-olds (foals of 18S6).
$co entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; $10
additional forstarters; to be puiu in belore six p.m.
day previous to race; leu per cent, of stake money to
go to racing f"nd; f30J added; second hors<j to save
stake; one mile.

17— Trotting, 2:50 class; for District horses ; three in
five; purse $?00; first $15 j second $100, third $50.
Saturday, September 22d.
13— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $50J to first, $300
to second, $2oo to third.

iy— Pacing; purse $600; $J00 to first, $200 to second,
$.00 to third.

CSy* Additional races will be made each day. Classes
maje np from horses outhe grounds.

KKMAKKS AND CONDITIONS.
XominjUo;:s to Stakes mnsi be made to
the Secretary *»n or belore the tat day
of uz'i-t. *»88.

Entries for the purses must be made two days pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time for closing entries
as designated by the rules. Those whu have nominat-
ed inBiakes must name to the Secretary in writing
whicli they wiil start the day before the race, at 6p. m .
Horses entered in purses can only be arawn by the
cousentof the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be own-

ed and kept in Nevada aud Caliiornia, east of the

Sierra .Nevadas, for sixmonlhs prior to day of race.

.Entries to all trotting races will close August 2oth,

wlihthe secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Assooiation rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to govern rnuning laces, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse, Entrance
fee, lOpercent. on purse, to accompany nomination.
National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
anydav's racing, or to trot a special race. Ahorse
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest lor the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 16% to the
first and 3 i'A to the second.

Houses hat distance the field will only take firs

unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declara-
tions are permifed for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. si. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or La one interest the particular horde they are to
start munt be named by 6 p. it. of the day preceding
the race. Noadded money paid for a wa;k-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock p. ii.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard.Sec
retary, Reno. Nevada.

The '»riusby County District Fair, ac Carson City,
begins September unhand ends September JUth. Six
davs' raclns; giveB $7,500 in purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. D. JTorreyson, Secretary,

The Humboldt County District Fair begins Oetoher
2d, and en!s October 5th. Four days' racing; gives
$3 50ft in purses and premiums; for particulars address
Alex. Wise, Secretary, Winnemucca, Nevada.

The Stat'- Agricultural Society has limit a new track,
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soil
beiug of such a character as to make It one of the
best on the Pacific Coast. „„,_„ „

THEO. WINTERS, President.
19mytsel">

C. H. STOPDARI>, secretary.

The Southern California Breed-
el's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Pall
Mpetiuir OCT013KR 2> to '-7, 1-V\ to be sold to the
bSSS?UStor;WI> to Deepened SEPTEMBER 1st,

1^-.-, tli»- Association reserving the right to reject any

„r aii bid*. h e A1RHABT_ secretory,

14jyto»u25 San DIeeo. «al.

California State Fair

OF 1888.

TWO WEEKS' FAIR
nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PR4H.iRA31.TlE 1888.

There shall ba awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the best average performance
in the races fortrottine foals, two, three, and four-
year olds, in 1887, less', and 1883, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than $21*0.
First I»ay — lliuriday, September 6th.

TKOXIISG .

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
■with forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
1888, $1,370.

No. a.— TROTTING P0RSE, $1,200-2:23 Class.

No. e,— PACING PURSE, $600—2:20 Class.

Second Day. — Friday, September Jill.

RUNNING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; $25 entrance: Sly forfeit; $250 added; of
which $50 to second; third to save stake. Winner of I
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. $'0'i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep.
stakes for there-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event tb:s year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
£50, h f , with $400 adaed; of which $I0J to second;
third to save sta^e. One mile and one-eighth.

Fo. 7-FREE PURSE, 8250— Of whicb*S50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pouDds extra; maidens, if three years old.
allowed five ponnds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8tli.

I HOTTING.

No. 8— TWO- TEAR-OLD STAKE-$50 entrance; of
which $10 must accompany nomination: $15 payable
Angust 10, 1888; g30n added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st. with six nominations; $5li0 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 1U— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:30 Class.

Fourth Day— Monday, September 10th.

RUNNING.

No. U-THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; £50
entrance, h f, or only $15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with £350 added, of which $100 to
second, third to save stake. Horses ttat have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or over, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

So. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds- Closed in 1687, with tbirty-rwo nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRCE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; $1C0 entrance; $50 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which $15" to second; SlnO to ihlrd. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20, to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, S'00-Of which £50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights; two ponnds allowed for
each $1C0 less, down to £1,000, then one pound for
each £H0 less, down to £500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. M. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fiftli Day -Tuesday, September 11

XBOTTING.

No. 15— THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKE— £100 entrance
of which £25 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
aide July 1, remaining $50 p;yable August li', lr&8;
£400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, £1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17— TROT LING PURSE, $1,UU0— 3:00 Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday. September 1 *£.

BUNNING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNV SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. £25 entrance ; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; £200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
yeir allowed five pounds. Five-eighthfl of a mile.

No. 19— THE 3fl AFTER STAKE— for three-year-
olds. $50 entrance; £25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September first; with £400 added;
of which $100 to secon-1; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race thiB year to carry five ponnds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For bll ages. £50
entrance; £25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
befoie September 1st, with £300 added; of which
£100 to second; third to save stake. Three-year-olds
to <-arry 100 pounds; four-year-olds llo, pounds:
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, hut
not beat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats.

No. *1— FREE PURSE. £i00 -Of which £50 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile,
seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th

TltOITINa.

No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:25 Class.

No. 23— F.iUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE -
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations
$4u0 added. (Conditions same as No. 15.)

No. 24— PACING PURSE, £81.(1— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September i-lih.
running.

No. 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE-For
foals of 18H5. Closed In l-8ti, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One aud one-half miles.

No. 26— THE PALO ALTO STAKE— \ handicap for
two-year olds. £50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $10 declara-
tion" gtOO added, of which $100 toeecon"; third to
nave stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m„
Saturday. September 1st. Declarations due at f
o'clock P. M. Monday, September ad. One mile.

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE-For tnree
year-olds. $50 entrance; 325 forfeit, or only $15 If de-
clared on or before September 1st; with 34.O1' added, of
which $H 0 to second; third to Bave stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
ponnds extra; colts not 1. ?, 3 in No. l'J, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters.

No 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE For all .iges,
S50entrance: $15 forfeit; $300 added, of which £100
to second; third to save stake; £200 additional If

1 :41J is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if Nigbtbawk's time (1:42)] Is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE. $250 - Of which £50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any loce, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and iepeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TROTTING.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, 51.5'0-Free for all.
No. tl— TROTTING PURSE, $1,100-2:40 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $3U0— Three --year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal colt stakes for
18s9-90 will close August 1st, 1888.

FOR 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE— A
sweenstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run a"t the State Fair of 1889. S.'O each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or beforo January 1st; or $15 by
May 1. 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by tbe money; with $5u0 added, of which £I0'1 to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, hve pounds
extra Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— L'HE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE.— A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 18K7j, to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h. f.,or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st. £15 by May
1st, or £25 Angust 1, 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to savo stake Wini
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven ponnds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1^89. $100 each, h f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; $15 May 1st; or $25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $600 added, of which $15u to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
tbe value of Sl.OuD to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds extra Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
FOB 1890.
No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE -A
sweepstakes for three-year- oils (foals of 1887). to be
run at State Fiir, 1890. £100 each, h f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; £15 May 1st, or $25 Angust 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with £600 added, of which Sl-'O to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of 81,00(1, to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten ponnds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three- year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 189i'. £100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; $10 payable January 1,
]&Sy;£15 January I, 1890; $20 May 1, 1PE.0; the remain-
ing £50 by fi o'clock p, m. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they btcome due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. £750
added. Tbe entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: £150 to second; £100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of $1,009.
five pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
KE31ARKS A>D COMJU MONS.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied, five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5') percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and lu per cent
to fourth.

Tbe National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in- When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
66£ to tbe first, and 33$ to tbe second.

In all tbe foregoing stakes tbe declarations are
void, unless* accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race sball be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. m. of tbe day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 8.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c-*ps of distinct colors, which must be named In their
entries-
Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Entries In
all, exeept otherwise slated, to close with
the Secretary, Weduenday. Ausust 1 18H8
I,. U. SHIPPEE, President.

J.i> WIN F. SMITH, Secretary. I2mytsel

The Overland Park Club

DENVER, COL.,

CLAIMS DATES FOR A

Fail Running and Trotting
Meeting,

OCTOBER 20 to 27, 1888,

With not less than

$10,000 in Stakes and Purses.

Running and Trotting Races on different daye and

Toe Programme of the Meeting will be published

j'hPVoSrHIES, D. D. STREETER,

Secretary, President.

D. L.IIALL.Sopt. J.K.CUOATK,
jvjtf Vice President.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday, September 94tb.

l— Brorajpse— Half-mile daah. Free for all District
horses. Purse, 9100; &75 to first horse; $25 to second.
Entrance tree.

2 - Tuhttisg- 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, |250; first horse jI6U; second horse *75;
third horse $25.

3— RUNNING — One mile dash. Purse, flOO; first
horse $7o; second $25. Free for all District horse
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 2Ath.

4— Selling Purse, »250, of which $30 to second, (25 lo
Hum; for three-year olds and upwards: horses filter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rule weight*- two
pounds allowed for each SIM down to $1000, then one
pound for each $100 less down to $400; selling price to
be stated through entry box at 6 P. H. day before the
race; one mile.

,#5"TN#YAI?A .?.TAIiE_Runnirie; for two.year-olds
(foals of Wftbj; 5i-» entrance, ?lu to accompany nomina-
tions; #lo additional for starters to bepaidin before
6 p. m. day previous to the race; 10 percent of stake
money to go to racing fund $300, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile

G-Tbottlvq STAKE-For two-year-olds. Mile and

ipeat. Purse, $300.

7-TEOTTr>.-G-2:3.5 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

AYednfsday, September 26tli.

8~~ Jtoy^fv Race— Running. Purse, $300. Oneand
one-half miles; fir.-t half-mile, 150: first mile *lfjO-
first to finish, $150. . ' T *

9-Tkottlno-2:K> Class. Free for all. Purse.tlSOO
Purse" aSo""0 RACE_Free for aU ^strict horses!

11— Pacing— 2:!0 Class. Purse, $230.

Thursday, September 23th.

12— Teotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse,

13-RuN-Nts-Q— Half-mile clash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 percent, entrance fee En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. si. on ^September

14— Teotting— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250.

Frtuay, September tgili.

15— Rcnxing— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $230.

16— Trottesg— 2:27 Class. Purse, $G00.

17— Rcnning— Oneand one-half mile dash. Purse
$300.

18— Tr.OTxrs-G— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September a£9tli.

19— Great Fifteen— Jlile Race. Entrance $50- $300
added. Each rider to be allowed rive horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $lu00.

21— Pacing— Free for all. Purse, $S00

22— CONSOLATION Pl-kse— $25o ; for all horses .that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile- first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $121. En.
trance free.

KCMARKS AND t'OMU IIO.W

Nominations to" stakes muse be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1S88. Entries
for the purse must be made two davs preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretarv in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at fi p m
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must beowned
and kept in Nevada am- California, east of the sierra
Nev.nl 1- . for six months prior to day of race

i-iiuie* io all trotting races will close
August fO, Willi tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above

All trotting and pacing races are the best three In
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern* trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of anv two
classes alternately, if necessarv to hnish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats v
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they mav contest fur tho
entrance money, to be divided as follows; &5\ to the
first and 33 H to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
mo nev.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the mom- v.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. w. of the
day proceeding the race, sliall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entrv by one person
or in one interest, tbe particular none they are to
start must be named by D P. m. the da] preceeding tho
race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Raclngcolors to be named in •

In trotting races drivers will lie required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must bo named In thulr
entries.

E ion -lay's races will commence promptly at ono
o'clock r. it.

All entries must be directed to

JA.ni> i». ioiium-on secretary,
jly7tse22 < ar<iou < Hy, »v»d

"i.i

FOR SALE.

POTsD LILLY,

Bv Geo. M. Patchen, seven years old, weighs &'«
pounds, perfectly sound. This mare lfl» natural broC
t. r n. -ver driven on anulky not once and wltbtwt If
SiyB training made ■ record nf a (In (Spring race*,
Loa Ananles In '8S. SlnceUwn withadaya training
trotted three heat, in ■-', -' I a, and can do it any
tuny reanlrad by purchaser.

Pond Lilly can be bought cheap as owner can not
atieini to campaigning her. Apply

J B. MASON, iX Franklin St.

m, 12t Lo» Anjrele*. Cal .

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SFRUEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh.

Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
MedalH for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, tM-'W, for high*
est works In professional examinations, and Ait. flmt-
clasncerli6eaiesof merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1 -")-:» '1 California Street,
1 1 i/.'.i k\i i> a to.vi.oN. proprleion.

Telephone fc'n 66-

Veterinary Surgery,

l>R. A. E. U17ARD.

Member of tho Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London. Calls to tho country promptly
attended to.

All operations performed. Advice and pi
tlons by mail. One Dollar. Residence and Phanr

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,
21apaa San Francisco, (Xear Marl

44

<gtoe Hfrjejete and j&pwtsttmu.

July 21

Pacific Coast
BLOOD HORSE

ASSOCIATION.

FIXED EVENTS 1889-99.

TO CLOSE

AUGUST 15, 1888.

1 889— SPRIWG MEETING,

The California Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1887): *50 each, $25 forfeit,
or $U if declared out on or before January 1, 1883: all
declarations void unless accompanied by the money:
with *5iW added; secondhorse to recieve |loo, third to
save stake. Half a mile.

The So So Stakes.

For two-year-oldB (foals of 1887): $50 each, $25 forfeit,
or $1D if declared out on orbefore January 1 1889:all
declaartions void unless accompanied by the money:
with $5u0 added; second horse to receive $100, third to
save stake. Stake to be named after winner if So So's
time (1:14 DO is beaten. Three-quarters ofamile.

1889-FAIX MEETING.

The radios' Stakes.

For two-year-old fillies (foals of 18871; $50 each, $25
forfeit,or$lu if declared out on January 1, 1889; or $20
if declared out on August 1, 18a9: all declarations void
unless accompanied by the money: with $4ou added;
second to receive $100. third to save stake. Winners
of three stake races to carry five pounds extra. Three-
quarters of a mile.

The Autumn Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1887); $50 each, $25 forfeit,
or $lu if declared out January 1, 1889 : or $20 if declared
out August 1, 1889; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $75j added; second to
receive 9150, third to save stake. Winners of th ee
stake races to carry five pounds extra. One mile.

I8BO-SPKING MEETING.

'The Tidal Stakes.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out on January 1, 1889; or #20
if declared out August 1, 1889, or $30 if declared out
January 1, 1890; all declarations void unless accom-
panied "by the money; with $600 added; the Becond
to receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and a
quarter.

The Pacific .Derby.

For three -year-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out January 1, 1889; or $20 if
declared out Augnst 1, 1839; or $30 if declared out Jan-
nary 1,1890; all declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; ^with $760 added; second to receive
$200, third to save stake. One mile and a half.

1890-FAIX MEETING.

The Vestal Stakes.

For three-year-old fillies (foals of 1887); $25 each, p.
p., with $500 added; second to receive $100, third to
save stake. One mile and a quarter.

The Fame Stakes.

For three- rear-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out August 1, 1888; or*20if
declared out January 1, 1590; or $30 if declared out
August l, 1890; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $750 added; second to
receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and three-
quarters.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All these stakes are for foals of 1887— colts and fillies
now rating as yearlings.

tinder the RevlBed Rules of this Association all
horses entered MUST EE NAMED.

Entries to these makes close with i he Sec-
retary on Monday, August 15, 1888.

D. McCI.URE, President.

E. B. CCL^EB, Secretary.

jy21 313 Bush Street, San Francisco, Cal

Important Sales

OP

Thoroughbred Short-
Horn Cattle.

August 14 and 16, 1888.

Forest Home and
Baden Herds,

TUESDAY, August 14,
FOREST HOME,

ADJOINING SAN JOSE,

By direction of Col. Coleman Younger, we will sell
the noted Forest Home Head of short Hums, num-
bering about HL-ventv head of Cattle of the Choicest
breeding It comprises Klrkk-viiiKtuiiH, Airdries,
TtionitUiles, LoWUM, Oxfords and other branches of
thu Uatea strain of the Short Horn family. The sale
will commence at 11 a. m. Catalogues will be ready
August 1 and may be liart of Col Younger or the Auc-

THURSDAY, August 16,

AT

BADEN STATION,

SAN MATEO COUNTY,

By direction ofiROBERT-iASHBURNER, ESQ., we
wlUotri-r the ,-H.'1.r:ited HAl'KN HEAD .if SHuRT
U'JRNsnuiiiberin!,' about FIFTY HEAD OF THOR-
O JOHBRE1) CATTLE of the choicest and most fash-
U, liable strains.

At the same time will be offered fifty head of HIGH
f iRADE DURllAMSuf first class dairy Htralns.

Sale will commence at 11 A. U. Catalogues will be
cady August 1, and mav be had upon application to
rtOliER'! ASH BURNER, Baden Station, or the under-

limed, auctioneers,

KILLIP A CO.. .SIB Montgomery St.,

jiv2i San Francisco.

OAKLAND

Golden Gate

FAIR.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

DISTRICT NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

August 27 to September 4, '88.

All TBOTTING and PACING PURSES
Divided into Four Moneys.

Monday— August 2 7 th

1 GRAND TROTTING STALLION— PURSE Free
for U. a, 81,500.

2. Purse for the 2:28 class, $1,000

Tuesday— Angus I 28th.

3. INTRODUCTORY STAKE— For two-year-olds;
$50 each, half forfeit, and *15 if declared, second to
recieve $100, and he third to save his stake. $400
added money. Three-quarters of a mile,

4 THE PARDEE STAKES— For three-year-olds
and upwards; $50 each, half forfeit, with $400 added;
the second to receive $100, and the third to save his
stake. A mile and an eighth.

5. THE CONTRA COSTA STAKE-For all ages:
$30 each, half forfeit, and only $5 if declared. A half
mile and repeat.

6. FREE PURSE-$300. For three-year-olds and up
wards; of which $50 to the secondhorse.

Wednesday — August 1 9 in..

7. Pmse fonthe 2:22class, $1,200.

8. Purse for three-year-old pacers, $600.

Thursday August 30th.

9. THE ALAMEDA STAKE— For all ages ; $50 each,
half forfeit, and $15 if declared, with $400 added, of
which $100 to the second, and the third horse to save
his stake. Six furlongs.

10-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES- For three-year-
olds; $50 each, helf forfeit, $15 if declared, with .8400
added: of which $100 to the second and the third to
save his stake . A mile and a quarter.

11. THE GOLDEN GATE STAKES For two-year-
olds : $50 each, half forfeit, and $15 if declared, with $400
added, of which $100 to the second, and the third to save
stake. Seven furlongs.

12. FREE PURSE-$300. For all ages, of which $50
to the second horse. Three-quarters of a mile.

Friday— August 31st.
Purse for the 3:00 class, $1,000, For four years and
over.
Purse for the 2:27 pacing class, $600.

Saturday— Sept. 1st.
LADIES EQUESTRIAN TOURNAMENT— FOUR
PRIZES.

13. Purse free for all, $1,500.

14. Purse free for all pacers $800.

Monday— Sept. 3d.

15. Purse for the 2:40 class, $1,000. Four years and
over.

16. Purse for the 2:20 claes, $1,200.

Tuesday -Sopt. 4th.

21. SELLING PURSE— $300, of which $50 is second.
Fixed valuation $2,000: one pound for each $lou down to
$1,000, and two pounds for each $100 below $1, 00. One
pound added for each $100above fixed value. One mile.

22. FREE PURSE -$300 of which $50 to second.
Weights ten pounds below the scale. Mile heats.

23. ADAMS STAKES— For all ages; $50 entrance;
half forfeit; $400 added; second horse $100; third $50.
One mile and a half.

24. CONSOLATION PURSE— $^00, of which $100 to
second and <50 to third. Horses beaten once at this
meeting to be allowed five pounds; beaten twice ten
pounds; beaten three times fifteen pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile.

v,Notb.— All three-quarter mile Running Races will
be started from Finigan's "Patent Chute."

REMARKS AMI CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and Jiree to etartin all the
above races. But the Board reserves the right in all
the races in the above programme to hold a leBS num-
ber than five to fill by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amount of the puTBe. Entrance fee ten per cent,
of purse to accompany nomination. Purses of four
money b divided at the rate of fifty per cent, to the first
horse, twenty-five per cent, to second, fifteen per cent,
to third, and ten per cent, to fourth.

National Association rules to goven trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heat? of any two
clashes alternately, If necessary, to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 6633 to the
first and 33,'-j to the second.

In cose any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves the ri^ lit to change the date of
any other event on the programme if deemed neces-
sary, due notice being given to the parties Interested
at any time previous to August l6t.li.

If in the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be continued or declared off, at the
option of the judges.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

When there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association
will govern running races.

Racing colore to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which will be furnished by the
directors.

Entries to all of tbe above races to clos«>
with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
1, 1889.

JAMES ADAMS, President.

JOS. I. DIM ONI), Secretary.

Office I Oil Front Street, S. F. jiyi 1

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SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MWDAY. September 1 1 tli

1— Thotting -Purse 8200. For Santa Clara County.
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must he owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1, 1888, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September IB 5 lb,

2— Tboxting — Purse $400. 2:36 cUbs.

3— Tbottikg— Garden City Colt Slake. For three-
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with seven entries.

4— Tbotting— Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repec t. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 'iOili.

6— RrjNNiHG Stake. For two-year-olds. S26 en-
trance, $10 forfeit, S200 added; $60 to second horse
§25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pouDds. Turee-quarters of a mile.

6— Running — Free purse S200. For all ages,
second horse One and one-eighth miles.

7— Tbotting— Purse 8800. 2:20 class.

8— Tbotting— Purse 8400. Three-minute class.
Tli ursday , September IB 3 tli.

9 — Running — Free purse S2U0, 860 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— Tbotting -Purse S500. 2:27 class.

11— Trotting— Purse S600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 78.

12 -Running— For three-year-olds. 825 entrance;
$10 forfeit; 8200 added; 860 to second horse: 825 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

ia-RuNNiNG-For all ages. 850 entrance; 825 for-
feit; 8260 added; 810D to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse *400. 2:23 class.

16— Tbotting — Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nino
entries.

Saturday, September 29th.

16— Running— Free purse S'^00, for all ages, 850 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17— Ttotting— Pur&e 8600. 2:25 class.

18 -Trotting— Purse $1,000. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing races, parses divided as
follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent, to
second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing raceB beBt3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rnleB to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern ruuning, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t > trot or ran heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the Fair.

For A walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A. horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, esceptwhen distancing the field, then to first and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

All colts properly entered in district stakes, if sold,
are entitled to Btart in Buch race.

If it is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more to Btart,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro-
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries.

When less than the required number of starters ap-

Sear, they may contest for the entrance money only,
Lvided66%and33K.

RaceB to commence each day at 2 p.m.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and fastest track in the State.
Entries close August t , » 88H.

E. TOI'll AM, President.
G. II BRAGG. Secretary. jel6tse22

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description. For tents, state Btylti, size about upon
ground, and whether Drill, 8 oz. or 10 oz. Duck la
wanted, and prlceufor same oiupleto will be given,
CaliromLi patrons r ipplied from San Francisco and
El Cnjon, and Eastern pt,trons from Chicago.
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Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Eaces to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October Hud.

1— Running RxcB-Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit ;#2D0 added-
150 to second horse,

2— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $S00.

3-Tk ott in g— Three-year-old. Purse, |600.
Wednesday, October 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Pnrsefiooo

5— Pacino-2:25 Class. Purse $500

6— Tbotting— District— 2:40 Class. Purse, $500.
Thursday, October 4th.

7— Running Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to sec
ond horse.

8— Trotting— 3 :00 Class. Purse, $600

9-TROTTiNG-District-Three-year-old. Purse, $400.
Friday, October 5th.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800.

11— TROTTiNG-District-2:30 Class. Purse. $000

12— Trotting —District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race— One and one-quarter mile dash
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added. $,f,o to second horse

14— Trotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
"Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse. $1,000.

CSf A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS AMI CONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. *

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors

Entries clo-e August f, 1888, with the
Secretary,

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pacific Blood Horse RuleB.

FRED W. LOEBER. President.
A. H. <()\KL1V;, Secretary,
Jy7tse29 Napa City, «'al.

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds

Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 26,

and Continuing Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September 151I1 .

2. Match race— 13,000; S100 added by Association
P. Mickle.br g, Bedford.

E. Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race-Purse «500. Open to all stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, isss, with the fol-
lowing horses:

S. N. Straube, Fresno Cal , b 8, Apex.
S. N. Straube, " " br s, Clovis

J. H. Lively, " •• b s, Barbora.
J. R. Jones, " " c s. Day Break

C. H. Bowers, " " b s, Waterford
H. H. Helman, Visalla " b s, Pasha

t- £' Aire8^ " „ " b "■ E"y itose.
J. Donahue, Fresno, Cal.. b s, Congressman.

Second Day, Wednesday. September «6tta

4. Running-One Mile Dash. Purse. 8250

5. Trotting-2:30 Class. Purse, woo.

6. Trotting- Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Day, Tbur.iluy, September Z7tb.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat Purse 8300

8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. PiiS? M50

3. Running- Purse, »150. For all two.vear.oldB
owned in rulnre, Mariposa. Merced, Fresno and Kern
Counties. Halt mile and repeat

10. Pacing-2:29 Class. Purse, SJ00.

Fourtli I»ay, irlday, September *8th.

11. Running- Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse,
12. -Trotting-2:35 Class, Purse, 8250.

ParmjSR1"B-HUghm H°'el St*ke• F'e° t0T ""■
$500 Reserved lor Special Races.

tOMUTlONS.

All trotting aud pacing races beBt 3 lu 5, to harness
unless otherwise specified, six ,„ enter and three to
Start, but the board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to (III, by the witl.lraMal of a i.ropor
tlonate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten percent.
onniuouutof purse, to aceoioiianv nomination Anv
li'mne dl9"",cl">>'tl"! ""» will onl'y heTntmed to flrK

American Association Rules to govern all trotting
pacing and running races, but the board r scrVe t to
right to trot beats of any two , -lassos al , ' nate "or to
trot a special raoe between heats: also In change tl
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary

A horse makinga walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid 1.1. When less tlulll
required number of starters appear the 1 iav comes"

£?! ,"'„'"., .i,,",0"0*' **<'} '"• '•-■ >«■■ ''ividod .[ ,

tit,*a to Ilrst3.i!t to second
In all entries not declared nut by 6 p. M of the dav

preceding the race shall be required to start y

must he named by six n m. of the day /.receding t."

n,!|rs!!e,V'n„0i,l'!',ll0i" "J"", J'»l|Wsany ra -annot bo

?„,.! ... I, V'"sl,l,B,,li'.v "'<'■" meeting It may bo

\ , s r;.:l"\U"'' "" " "«' OPUO" "1 ffie ludges.
trimee under R,,le"""K """*' ""' ,,c hl'1'' for cn'

Racing colors to be named on entries.

wJSrran! nS 1,'"h" HP,**VM9 Bh"" ,,C required to
U.olrl'otrles. 0k'r"',vU'cl',""8t bB "»""'' '»

These last two rules will 1,0 strictly enforced.
■■ m . , sharp.

es to be called at 2

wfiSFnZ, 1° "'.' ",e """ve races to close

K I lias ««,A,EW,S tEAt'H- President.
N 1 II ai.dw i\. Secretary.

"a P. O. llox 671, Fresno, Cal.

1888

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45

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OP THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT-

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1- Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
$26 entrance; S10 forfeit; $250 added, of which S100
to second, third to save stake.

•2— Running— Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

H— Trotting— 2:'20 class, irurse $1,000.

4-Pacing-3:U0 claBS. Purse 3500.

Second D»y— Wednesday.

5— Running—Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

6 — Running—One and oue-fou'-tb mile dash, all
ages. Purse 4600

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse 95i 0.

8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900.
Third Day— Thursday.

9— Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; S25 entrance; 610 forfeit; $250 added, of
which $100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $100.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse S1.O0O.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1,200.
Fourth Day— Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting— County stallions. Horses to have
be*>n owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse S5C0.
Filth D»y — Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $PC0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500: $500
added for any horse that trots In 2:15 or better If
two or more horses trot in 2;15, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
beats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August 1 . 1 888, with the
Secretary.

Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.
A. ti. <*ASS1',\, President.

H. c. AIK1I ART. Secretary ju30toc20

2— Trotting and Pactnq Race — Three minute
class. Purse*150. For horses in this coimtv; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter ;uid three to Btart.

3— Trotting Rack— Free for all in .state. Purse.
51000. Mile heats; 'Jirec in five. Five to enter and three
to start. $200 to be added if U:20 iB beaten.
KemarkK and « ondliions.

All trotiing and pacing raceB are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Hoard reserves the right to
hold a lesB number thiin rive to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 1U per cent, on purse, to accompany nomina'lons.
Trotting and pacine purses divined at the rate of 5u
per cent, to the first horse, '2-» per cent, to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association ruleB to govern trotting; but
the Hoard reserves 'he right to trot heats of any two
Classes alternately, if necessary to finiBh any Oay's
racing, or to trot a special race between heatB. A
horse makings walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the re-
quired number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance inonev, to be divided as follows: 66^
to the first and :«', to the second.

In alt races entries not declured out by 6 p. m. of
the d;ty pracediug the race shall be required to Btart,

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horBe they are to
start must be named at« p. u of the day preceding
the r,-ce. No added money paid for a walk-over
except as otherwise specified". Running races will be
conducted under the rules oE the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-Btarters in running races will be' aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, '"rivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entries to all fir shove races to close
with the >eeretary on Wednesday, August
1. 1888. at 4 IV 91.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H. BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, Han Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTKK, L. M. WARDEN and GEO.
VAN GOKDON. Committee on Speed Programme.
F. W. STfrEJLE, President.

J. W. BARRETT. Secretary. jul6tsel6

GLENBR00K PARK

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1888.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST MAY, Tuesday, September 18th.

1 -Teotting — For three-year-olds. Purse, $200.
Mile heats; three In five. Five to enter and three to
start; for horses owned in this county ; 9100 added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2 — AnvEBTiSED Tbotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to Btart. Open to the conntteB of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and wan Luis ObUpo. En-
trance fee *30, of which ?5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, 1888, 810 onor before April lBt, 1888, and
915 on or before September lBt, Vns», to which this
Association will add #100.

3— Stallion Tbotting Race — Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three in five;
mile beats. Five to enter and three to Btart.

SECOND DAY. Wednesday. Sept. 19th.

1-RoyNiNo Race — Purse, $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo connties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
forage. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse,
•125. Free for all; weight for ace.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. ZOtli.

1— Tbotting Race— (Named.) For horseB owned
in this county. Purse, $150. Mile heats; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start,

2— Double Team Tbotting Race— Purse, $50. For
horseB owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile heatB; <hreeto enter and two to start. $25
added if tbree minutes iB beaten.

3— Ibotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in thiB
county. Purse, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FOURTH DAY, Friday, Sept. Vlst.

1— Running Race— Puree, $50. Free for all etal
Hodb owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
one-quarter mile daBhfoi horses owned in San LuIb
Obispo county; firBt quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to Btart,

3— Saodle Hobbe Race— Purse, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in tola county. Five to enter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 3%nd.

1 -Tbotting— 2:40 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start,

17th Agricultural District
Association

—AT—

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between GrasB Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
810,000 In Parses and Premiums,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are

eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to June 1, 1888, unless otherwise specified,

Tuesday, August 38th.

l— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, 810 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third, $25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2-Trotting-2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

3— Tkotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, 'Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Humbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse $300.

Wednesday, August 29th.
Boy's Tournament at 11 a. m, for various prizes.

4— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horBe $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

5— Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $25
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting— 2:50 Class. Open to all. Pursei$400.
Thursday, August 30tb.

Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

7— Running— District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

8— Trotting -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500,
Friday. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 A. it.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Second horBe $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

11 -Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:24 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys— 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st,

Grand stock parade 'and awarding of premiums at
11 P. N.

14 — Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $2-5 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse$75; third$50. One mileand
repeat.

15— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

17— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accompany nominations. Trotting and pacing purseB
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibut
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any day's rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in, "When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance monev, to be divided as follows: 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named arc
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in t:eir
entries.

Eu tries to close with the Secretary on
August I, 1888.

SAM. fiRAMJER, President.

OEOKUF, FLETCHER. Secretary

jy7tau23 Grass Valley, t'al.

NOTICE

To Trap Shooters.

Trap Bhooters can always find a large supply of
fine pigeons at P. Murphy's stalls, Nos. 74 and 75 In
the Centre Market corner of Sutter and Dupont Sts.,
San Francisco. Also at Mr. Dick Cunningham's,
San Bruno. Country orderB promptly attended to
by Mr, Murpby. &p28tf

MARYSVILLE

13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And Continuing Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1 — Trotting — Two-year-old Class. Purse, $200.

Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts.

2— Run n in fi— Two-year-old Class. Half mile dash;

Surse, #200. Open to Third, Thirteenth and Sevententh
istricts.

3— Trotting — Three-minute Class. Purse, |230.
Open to all horseB eligible.

Wednesday, August ,29th.

4— Trotting— 2:35 ClasB. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

5— Running— Half mile and repeat. Purse, $200.
Open to all horses owned in this State.

<S— Tbotting— Three-year-old Class. Purse, §300,
Open to all horses eligible.

Thursday, August 30th.

7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, 8G0O. Open to all
horses eligible.

8— Trotting— Ayer's Stake— One-vear old colts sired
by Alpheus. Purse, $150; entrance added.

9— Pacing— 2:20. Class. Purse, $-100. Open ito all
horses eligible.

Friday, August 31st.

10- Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, $300. Open .to all
horses eligible.

11— Running— One mile and repeat. Purse, $300.
Open to all.

12- Trotting— 2:50 Class, Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Ladies' Riding— Purse, $100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Saturday, September 1st.

13— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $400. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Running— One mile dash. Purse, |200. Open to
all horses owned in this State.

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

National Trotting Association ruleB to govern all
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate oi
fifty per cent, for the first horse, twenty-five per cent.
to the second, fifteen per cent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win tny part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
them after decision bv the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special race be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained by the Society from the other ien-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field, then to first and fourth
moneys.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by 8 o'clock p. M., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid'as soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries to the races, except No. 8, "ill
close with the Secretary August lO, 1888.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

0®" The Association iB a member of the National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races;
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

0®" Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents
Children under 12 years, 15 centB.

D. E. KNIGHT, President.
l.J SHERWOOD, Secretary.
Postoffice Address: Marysville, Cal. jly7tau25

TWENTY-SIXTH

AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT.

Amador and Calaveras

FAIR,

IONEJttTY,

AUGUST 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th.

SPEED PROGRAMME

No. 1.— Running Stake— For District saddle
horses; 810 for starters; 850 added. Six hundred
yards and repeat.

No. 2.— Running Stake— For District horses; >20
entrance, half forfeit, 8150 added, of which 850 to sec-
ond horse; third to save Btake. Half mile dash.

No. 3.— Free for all trotters and pacers without a
record np to date entries close. Purse $400.

No. 4.— Running Stake- For all ages ; tlb entrance
810 forfeit, 8200 added, of which 850 to second horse;
third to save stake. One mile and repeat.

No. 5.— Trotting Purse, $100—2 ,27 CIusb.

No. «.— Running Stake— For all ages; 825 entrance,
810 forfeit, 8200 added, of which 850 to eecond horse;
third to save stake. Half mile and repeat.

No. 7.— Trotting Porse, 8500— Free for nlL

No. R.— Running Stake— For all ages; 820 entrance,
810 forfeit, 8150 added, of which ?M to second horne;
third to save stake. Three-quarter mile and repeat.

No. 9.— Running Stake, Handicap— For Dlntrlrt
horses;815entrunce: half forfeit; 815u added, of which
850 to second horse, third to save stake. Six hundred

irds dash. _

No. in.— Pacing Purse, l-TO'r— Free for all.

11. Special Trotting PunsE-t-WO, 2:10 class. En-
tries close August lBt.

icitf nti-lr.Mingentrb'RMTi N".7. fr«-o for nil Trotting
Purse, and No, m, free for all Pacing Purse, has been
extended to August 1st. All other races closed.
REMARKS AND <«NDlT!ON!*.

Extra races will be given each day; conditions to be
announced the day previous, when entries will close

EntrleN to all the above races, mile h
otherwise Npeclfled. close with the Secre-
tary .Inly 15. 1888. _..'.«.

All trotting and pacing races are the best throe In
five-five to enter and three to start, but the Board
reserves the right to bold a less number than Ave to
fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the nurse.

Entrance fee 10 per cont. on purse, to accompany
nomination. Trotting and pacing purseB divided at
the rate of 60 per cont. to first horse, 30 per cent, to
second, and 10 per ceut, to third.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves tin- right to trot lieuls of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over ahull be entitled only to
the entrance money paid In, When less than the
required number of starters appeal tiny mav con-
tect for the entrance inonev, to be divided as follows -
66?$ to the first, and '.•■VA to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m, of
the duy preceding the racr-Bhall be required to start.

Where there Is more than otic entry by one person,

r in one interest, the particular horBe they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

RuIcb of the State Agricultural M* clety to govern

inning races, except when conditions' named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to bo named in entrieB.

In trotting raceB drivers will be required to wear
cans of distinct colors.

The Board reserves the right to change the above
order of races by giving contestants notice of the
same by 6 o'clock p. m. of the day prec ding the race

District races open to El Dorado County.

No horse is qualified to be entered in any District
race that has not been owned in Amador, Calaveras,
or El Dorado Counties six months prior to the day of
the race.

Btables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Races commence each day at I p. m„ sharp.

The lone track is one of the best and fastest on the
Coast.

11. S. GREGORY, President.

«', T. I,A GRAVE, Secretary. ap7toau8

ico Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

$5,000 IN PURSES.

First Day-Tuesday, August If, 1888.

fSSO.OP.

1.— TROTTING -For two-year-old colls owned n
the district. Mile heals, best two io three, to harneSB
and to rule. Purse §250.

$300.00.

2.-TROPTING— Three miDUte clasB. Mile heats,
best three in five, to harness and to rule. Purse
$300.

Second Day— Wednesday, Antrnsl e?d.

$300 00.

3.— TROTTTNG-For three-year-olds and under.
Mile heats, best three in five, to harness and to rule
Purse S30O.

$400.00.

i. -TROTTING— 2:40 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to hcrness and to rule. PurBe $100.

Third Day— Thursday, August 23rd.

$150 00.

5.— TROTTING-::23 class. Mile heats, best thre«
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8760.

$500.00.

6.— PACING-Free for all. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse .BOO.

$100.00.

7.— BOGGY RACE— Free for all buggy horses with-
out a record owned in the district, owners to drive
Mile heats, three in five, to rule. Purse $100.

Fourth Day— Friday, August 1 1th

$60(100.

8.— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Puree $600.

$400.00.

9.-TROTTTNG-3:33 class. Mile boats, beat three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8400.

Fifth Day— Saturday, August S5th.

$400.00

10.-TROTTING— For fout.year-olds and under.
Mile heats, beet three in five, to harness and to rule
Purse 8400.

$1000.00.

11— TROTTING-Free for all. Mile heats, three
in five, to harnesB and to rule. Pu.se 81,000.

Races Nos. 6, 6, 8, B and 11 open to the State. All
oiher races open to the following counties: Mendo-
cijo, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Plumas,
lessen, Modoc, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Trinity
Tehama, Colusa and Bu'te.

Entries to close with the Secretary An.
gust I, I 888, at I O P. M. Entrnnce feo of ten
per cent, of purse must accompany all noml nations.
«'. «'. MASON, President.

JO. D. SPKOl I„ Secretary, t'hleo. fal.
myUHuiIS

Bay District Association

RACES. ^£g^ RACES.

FALL MEETING,

Running, Trotting and Pacing,

OCTOBER 6th to 20th,
Inclusive.

LIBERAL PURSES FOR ALL CLA

Premiums and classes to be annouuci .1 h
edition of this paper.

JiyH

T. W. HINlHJHA!,,S«cr<<

46

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July 21

LOS ANGELES

9th Annual Fair.

DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION No. 6.

—AT-

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

FIRST 9IEETIXU OF COAST CIRCUIT.

August 6 to 11, 1888.

$1 ,000 in Purses and Premiums.

A GRAND HARVEST HOME AND RACE MEETING.
The entire Fair inclining Pavilion, in the band-
Fomest GroundB in America In points of inteieBt
this Fair is second only to the State Fair.

ENTRIES TO SPEED PROGRAMME
Close July 15th-

DON'T FORGET THE DATE.
FIRST i»AY, Monday, August 6.

1— Running— For two-year-olds; purse, £300; SI95
to first; £75 to second; $30 to third; Half mile dash

2— Running— FreH for all; weight for age; purse,
3450; $^90 to 6rst; £115 to second; $45 to third horse;
dash of one mile

3-Pacing— Free for all: purse, £600; 83C0 to 2rst;
$150 to second: £90 to third; £tiQ to fourth horse mile;
beats, best three in five.

4 -Trotting -2.45 class; purse, SUC0; £500 to first;
8250 to second; £150 to third; S100 to fourth horse;
mile heats, tbree„in five.

SEC4»D DAY.

5 — Ladies' Eqfjestrianship — Four elegant money,
or other valuable prizes, frr (be most graceful and
accomplished lady rider. Grace, skill and superior
horse-womansbip to be the unite of merit, and not
speed. ( Premiums to be announced later.)

6— Tbottin/u Stake— For three-year-olds, foals of
1885; closed December, 1887 with nine entries

7 — Trotting — 2:33 class; purse, £1,1.00; £500 to first;
$250 to second; £150 to third; £lu0 to fourth horse;
mile heats, best three in five.

THIRD DAY.

8 — Running — For three-year-olds; purse £400; £260
to first; £100 to second; £40 to third; three-quarter
mile dash.

9— Running— Ml ages; weight for age: purse, £600;
9390 to first; £150 to second; £60 to third; one and a
quarter miles.

10-Trotting— Three-year-old stake; foals of 1885;
550 entrance; £.'5 to accompany nomination, and £25
July 31st; £250 added. Mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions.

11— TRorxiNQ— Free for all: purse, 81,200; S600 to
first; £JU0 to second; £180 to third; £120 to fourth
horse; mile heats, three in five.

FOURTH DAT.

12— Running Stake - For two-year -olds; closed
Dec. 1st, 188K. with 21 entries; dash of one mile

lx— Running— All ageB; weight for age; purse, £400;
S2t0 to first; £100 to second; £40 lo third; three-quar-
ter mile beats-

14 -Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds; foals of
188G; closed December. 1886, with 11 entries.

15— Trotting— 2:30 class; pmse, £11)00; s"5 0 to first;
£250 to second; £150 to third, and £1U0 to fourth
horse; mile heats, best three in five.
FIFTH DAI.

16 — Running — Southern California Derby Stakes,
for three-year-old colts and fillies; closed Decem-
ber, 1886, with nine nominations; one and a half
miles.

17— Running -All ag^s; purse, S40P; of which S200
to first; £100 to second; £10 to third horse; three
quarters of t. mil*.

18— District Trotting— Three minute class; L J.
Rose's stable barred; purse, 8300; £150 to first; £75 to
second; £45 to third; £i!0 to fourth; mile heats, three
in five

19— TroTTiNG— 2:20 class- purse, £10(0; £500 to first;
$250 to second; £150 to third; £100 to fourth horse;
mile beats, three in five.

SIXTH DAY.

20— Running — Froe for all; weight for age; purse,
$J50; £195 to first; £90 to secend; $35 to third horse;
half-mile heats.

21— Running — Consolation; beaten horses; purse,
$250; £165 to first; £6j to second; and «25 to third
horge; one mile.

22— Trotting— Four-Tear-Old Stake; fo-ls of 1885;
same terms as No. 10; mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions

23— Trotting -2:25 class; purse, £1000; $5J0 to first;
$250 to second, £160 to third; £10u to fourth horse,
mile beats, three in five

EXTRA

District Trotting— 2:35 class; purse, £0); day of
trorting to be named b reafter; mile heats, three in
five.

Conditions or Three and Four-Year.Old
Stakes.

American Trotting Association rules to govern

Five or more to enter, three to start, stakes to be
divided— Beven-tenths to first horse, two.tenths to
second, one tenth to third. Added money, 5u per
cent to first, 25 to second, 15 to third, 10 to fourth.
If only three start, fourth money reverts to the
Society, if two only start, third and fourth money
reverts to the Society, if walkover, no added money
is given, the horse making the same only entitled lo
the stakes actually paid tn. Failure to make subse-
quent payments forfeits money paid in.
«<>MH IIONS

Ten per cent, of purse (running, trotting and pac-
iug) to accompany nominations. American Trotting
Association Rules to govern pacing and trotting;
Pacific Coast Blood Horso Rules to govern running
events. Terms of races and division of money as
above. Stakes in accordance with adveitiseraent
when nominations were made. No added money for
a walk-over; horse making Bame only receives the
entrances actually paid in. A horse distancing the
field receives first and third money only; in any
other event, first money only.

In all races five are to fill and three to start, but a
lesser number of entries will hold, by proportionate
amount of purse being deducted Colors will be
named for ill running nominations. Drivers will
be requested to wear distinct colored caps in all
harness events. The Board reserves the right to
change the order or sandwich heats and races, or
postpone races when, in their judgment it may seem
abvisable. Entries to close Willi lite Secre-
tary, July t 5. i HHH, at midnight. Hay and
bedding free to patrons. Everything renovated. New
barns and stock oacommodatiocs. One admission to
every department. Send lor premium list. Further
particulars address,

J. W. Koitiwnv president.

E. A. Det'AMP. Secretary, 7J North Maiu St.,
or P. O. Bos. 210, Lob AngeleB. jnl6tau4

To Architects.

The time for delivering plans for the proposed New
Building of tbe Olympic Club has been extended
from Monday, July 16, 1888, to Wednesday, August
1, '888, at 3 o'clock p. m. Plans must be addressed
to "Building Commission of the Olympic Club," 120
,.,'Farvell Street, Sen Francisco. j30tjy26

SANTA ROSA

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

-TO BE HELD AT—

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Co., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday August 1 «.

Running — Three-fourths mile dash, for district
two-year-olds; £25 entrance; 810 forfeit; $100 added;
£25 to second horse.

Running— Three-fourths mile dash, free for all;
£25 entrance; $10 forfeit; £150 added; £50 to second
horse.

Trotting— 2:30 class; purse, £500.

Pacing— 2:25 class; purse, £400,

SECOND DAY Wednesday, August 13.

Running- One and one-fourtb mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $26 entrance; £10 forfeit; £200 added; £50 to
8econd horse.

Trotting- Three minute class, district horses;
purse, 8 U'0.

Trotting -2:20 class: purse, S600.

Trotting — Three* year- old district horses; purse.
$300.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, August 16.

Running - One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, £500.

Pacing — Free for ail; purse, $500.

Trotting — 2:38 class; district torseB; purse, £400
I OIK III DA V— Friday, August 19.

Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; S20 entrance; $10 forfeit; £150 added; $40 to
necond horse.

Runni"g- Selling race, free for all, mile beats;
purse, £25u; £50 to second horse; horses entered to
be sold for $1,000; to carry rule weights; two pounds
allowed to each hundred dollars down to £5i 0; sail-,
ing price to be named through the entry box at 6 p.
M. the day before tbe race.

Trotting — 2:40 class; purse, £500.

Trotting— For district yearlings; one mile dash;
purse £100.

FIFTH DA V - Saturday August 18.

Running -One and three- fourth mile dasb, free for
all; $1'0 entrance; £10 forfeit; £200 added; £50 to sec-
ond horse.

Running - One mile dash for three-year-olds and
under; £25 entrance: £10 forfeit; $150 added ; £50 to
Becond horse.

Trotting— 2:25 class; purse, $500.

TrotHng— Free for all; purse, £600.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otbeiwise specified; five to enter and
three t ■ start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of tbe purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses 'divided at the rate of 60
percent, to the first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves tbe right to trot heats of an* two
classes Alternately, If necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between beats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid iu When less tban the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for tbe entrance money to be divi-ted as follows,
66jj to the first and 33J to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be requiied to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. M of the day preceding
tbe race. No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwise specified. Running races will
be conducted under tbe rules of tbe Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will bo held for an
entrance, under Rule U.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races-, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be mined in
their entries.

i'ntrles to all Hi" above races to close
with tlie secretary on «cdin*sday, August

1st* 1990.

Entry blanke and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to tbe Secretary.

The district embraces all the territory north of
tbe Bay of Han Frnnclsco and west of the Sacra-
mento River. Dlstriat horueB must have be«n owned
In the district six monthB prior to closing of en-
tries.

JNO. N. RAI 1.11 \< II l , President.

GEOUUE A. TUPPER, Sec'y. jolOtaul

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1388.

—BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

ASD lONTIJil'JXU FIVE DATiS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PKOUR 131, HE.
Entries t lose August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per eeut, Iu all races four
moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September I 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast— Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2— Tbotxing- District — Four-yetr-old stake. Closed
February 1510, with 8 entries.

3— Trotting- Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse
$1,000.

Wednesday, September 1 9 lb.

4- Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; £400.

This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.

5— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:20 class; $12C0.

6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7— Trotting -District -Two-year-old stake; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with 13 entries.

Tliursday, September 20th.

8— Running- Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; $5L0.

9— Trotting— Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; £1,000.

10— Trotting— Pacific Coast -Four-year-old stake.
Closed February 15ih, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; £500.
Friday. September 2 1st.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
repeat. $-5t).

lb — Trotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $I,2iO.

14— Trotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

15— Trotting— Pacific Coast-2;22 class; $1,200.
Saturday, September 22d.

16 -Running — Pacific Cotst— Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, wilb 5 entries.

17— Tkotiing -Pacific Coast— Two-year-old flake;
best two in three. Closett February 15th, with 10
entries.

In — Pacing — Pacific Coast— Free for all; $70n.

19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; £l,u00.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting aud pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the Mate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein suited.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to cull a special race
between beats; also to change the day and hour ol any
race if deemed necessary.

For a wa k-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance tee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
aud to ho added money.

Ahorse winning a race entitled t-> first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of tbe State Fair programme for 1888, starting
in races No. 8, will bj required to carry five pounds
extra .

Dnless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse is
qualified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months orior to
the day of the race, and any *-ntry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance lee contracted, .without any richt to compete
for a purse, and shall lie held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association and
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All col's properly entered in District stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such raceB.

If it is tbe opinion ot the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on tbe closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continues, at 'the
option of tbe Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entrieB
required to fill and three or more horseB to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount nf the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the righl to declare any race off
when there are less than three {'i) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be nauied with all
entries and used in all beats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. u. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Eutrics clow August 1, 1888, with llie
Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 2, t'AI,.

Offer the following rich runulng events for 1 83 and
1890, entries to cbse August 1st, l&fifi, for colts now
classed aeyearltngs. (witli one exception. No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year olds for this time only
to permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

l.— The Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
two-year-olds (.foals oF 1887) to lie run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889; $W each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
dared on or before January l-t; oi 810 by May 1st,
1869. Declaration void unless *ccoinpaniu<! by the
money, with $3*1 added, of which $75 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of tbe value
of 91.00J to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds ; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed five pounds. Five-eights nf a mile.

2.— The Vosemite Stakes.— A sweepstake for two-

venr-olds. (foals of 188 ) to be run at the Stockton
Falrof 8S-!i.*7:i e.u-h. ball forfeit <>r only SI i If de-
clared on or before Januaiy let ; $15 by May 1st, or
$26 August first. l>-89. Dei 'aratlons void unless anconn-
panled by the money ; with *3f>0 added, of which 81' 0
to second; third tn save stake. Winner <>\ tin- an inn I

stake b at Sacramento to carry seven pounds extra,
winner of any other st-ikes to carry three pounds; of
two or more sr>v- n pounds. Maidens allowed live
pounds. Three-quarters o] a mile.

3.— The Bin Tkkk STAKES,— (To eloBeln two-year-
old form this time only.) ASWSepstakS for threu-
year olds to be run at fie sti.cMon Fair in 1889; SlOO
each half forfeit or only 810 If declared January 1st;
$16 May 1st or f 25 August lRt, 1889. Declarations void
unless accompanied by the money; with WOO added,

of which $125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of anv three-year-old 6tnke race of the value of ?l,W0
to carry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds. One mi:e.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Bio Tree Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of ISto) to be run at tbe
.Stockton Fair in 1890. (.Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sakc:knt Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-year-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stock-
tun Fair LnlS90; BiOQ each, of which $10 must accom-
panv tbe nomination, $10 pavable January 1st, 18S9: $10
payable Jauuarv 1st, l&tlD ; $2u pavable M*y 1st, 1890.
The remaining 3-r>0 to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pre-
ceedtng tbe race. Payments uot made as they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; 8600 added, of which $150 to secend, third to save
Btake. Winner of the Breeder's tstake at Sacramento
toca'ryfive pounds extra: of tbe President Stakes,
seven pounds; of uiy other three-veHr-old event
three pounds. Maidens abowed seven pounds. One
miieand a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
Govern except as specified herein.

I» V. SH1PPEE, President.

J. 51. r.AKVfi, "secretary,

je*Usel5 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE HELD AT

PETALUM A,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.

IMviric: Races open fO~ "lie « oiimios ot
Sonoma, Slarin, Napa, Solauo.

Tuesday, August 21st

I - RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eighths of a
mile dasb. $?5 entrance; ?1U forfeit; ?150 added,
?50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
slake this year to carry three pounds extra; of two
or more, five poundB exira.

2— TROTTING— 2:30 Class. Purse S70U.

3-TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse S100.

4— TROTTING, District— For three-year olds; best
three in five. Purse 5^50. Closed May 1st, with
seven entries.

Wednesday, Ausnst 9%d.

5 -RUNNING— For all ages; free purse $«U0; S50 to
second. Mile and repeat.

C - TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. $.0 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entiies.

7— TROTTING-2:'.0 Class. Purse S1.0I0

8— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 1 Uft" . Mile and reueat £C0 stake; £250
added. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Tliursday, August 23d.

9— RUNNING- For three-year-olds, one and one-
eighth mile dash. £50 entrance; $25 forfeit; £250
added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this jearto carry five pounds extra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

10— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foals
of 1887. Mile dash. £50. StiUe closed May 1st, with
five entries.

II PACING— 2:24 Class. Purse S6C0. Patchen
Yernou and Belmont Boy barred.

12— TROTTING -Four-year.old stake or under;
free lor all. Mile heats, best three in five Sfiu
stake; S25j added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August 34tli.

13— RUNNING, District- For all ages. Mile dash.
-?25 entrance; S10 forfeit; $150 added; £50 to second.

H-TROTT1NG, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
aud repeat. Purse $200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.

15— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse £1,000.

1G— TROTTING— Three year.old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. ?C0stake; $260added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August 35tli.

17— RUNNING— t-or all ages. One and one-half
mile dash. Free pur&e S250; $50 to second.

18-TROTTlNG-Three minute Class. Purse f 1,000.

19— TROTTING— Free for all. Purs« $1,100.

20-TROTTING, District -2:bB Class. Purse $400.
RE5IARKS AND (OMUilOX

Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting and pacing races, three moneys,
viz.: 60,30 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Stake
Races, Nos. 5 and D, in which money to be divided ,
and races trotted according to published conditions.

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

Amoricau Trotting' Association Rules to govern
trottiDg, and Rules of tbe Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to covern running, except as herein stated.

Tbe Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
and two races alternately, or to call a special race
bitween heats, also to change the day and hour of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing tbe field, then to first
and third moneys.

In all races, entries not declared out by 6 p. u. of
the day proceeding tb« race shall bo required to
start.

Where there is more than oue entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by t$ p. m of the day preceding
tbe race.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse
is qualified to be entered in any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry ly any person
of any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted", without any rijjht to com*
pete for A puree, and shall be held "liable to penal-
ties prescribed by the American Association and rules
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.

If. iu tbe opinion of tbe judges, any race cannot
be finished on the closing day of tbe fair, it may
be continued or declared off, at the option of the
judges,

In all races noted above, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more horsey lo
start.

The Petaluma track Is one of the fastest and safest
In the world.

Trotting and running colors to be named with all
entries and used In all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. si. sharp.

SI nl les bay ;t ml straw free to competitois.

Entries close August i, 1888, with the
Secretary,

.1. II. WHITE, President.
W. E. FOX, Secretary.

P. O. Box 289. I2mytaul8 Petaluma, Cal.

1888

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIHL VWN CATALOGUE FOB t888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of U tha
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
greea, and prices of

0>E lIl'MtKKI) AND SIXTY HE&D OF Y*H.V; TRHT'IIIRS,

ConsiBting of Stallions and Fillies from yearliDgs to five years old, all ol my own breeding

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the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTT? fiTtfE1 PPTPT? PT A "NT iB strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
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From Hay 31,

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13}, the fastest stallion
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WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen (99).
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:19$; Modoc,
2:194, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or si 50 to insure a mare in foal.
Al'cto (9548).
By Almont, dam Violet (ulster to Dauntless and
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Almont Wilkes 2 131).
By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
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season, or $80 by insurance.

IHaximus, (513 5),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
s50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; 2a
dam by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
$80 by insurance.

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Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Ber-
acuda, Pomplno, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the Buperioi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,'

ARE UNSURPASSED,
harinK a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pnre white
Band for Bnrf batbinR. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x60 feet) for warm Bait water plunge and ewim*
mine bathB, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual bathe, with douche and shower facillties-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-knowr.

Watering Places,

A PTOS, SOO.UEE A M> SA.VTA CB V Z

UJ VIA TEX NOBTHEBN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

THe Northern Division runs through the countiee
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game In greB
variety Notably

Quaii, Pigeon, Snipe, Dnclt, eeese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. StageB connect with trains dailj
at Han Mateo lor those well-known Retreats, PTJRI8
8IMA 8AN GREGORIO and PESCAJDERO. We
would 'particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of ranee at andabout SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'8 for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from She
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovera
of thiB manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Ttcketa
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DOi-S
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge oi
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to iBsue CHECKS for all doge receved in Baggage

KB"In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while In transit, it la necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— PaflBenger Depot, Townseni
n+reet, Valencia Station, and No 618 Market St.. Grand

^C^BASSETT, *• H. R. JUDAH,

Superintendent, Asat. Pas* and Tkt Agent,

S.B.WHITEHEAD&C0,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PBEPABED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead haa for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).

ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK, ESQ.,

J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ

R. p. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & OO.
20 I.ei(Ics<loi-ft' Street,
l&martf San Fi-anelwn.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
ZZ Montgomery Street. San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO 6ALE8 OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All cities and Counties oi
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Geeen,

Sac ram e nto .

F. P. ^absent, Esq.,

Sargente.

Hon. L. J. Kose,

Los Angeles.

Hon. J. D. C&bb,

Salinas.
Hon. John Boogs

Colusa.

Hon. A. Walbath,

Nevada.

AGGiN-. Esq., San FranciBco
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith,
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San Jose by Mee3rs. Montgomery & Rea, Beal
Estate Agents. ,.«.., a .

Being the oldeBt es'abllshed firm in the llve-Btock
business tin this Coast, and having conducted the
Important auctim Bales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel jutified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock oi every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
fnence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enaMlng ne to
give full publicity to animals pliiced with ub for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and Btock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and eales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

ond KUXIP df CO., 32 Montgomery btreet.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisioni
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford^, Devous,
ai.Ml Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored by J. B. Haegin, Esq.. with the purchase
of the celebrated race norses SIR MODRED and
PAREBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C. BRUCE LOWE.
ju!4 Pitt Btreet, Sydney, New South Wale .

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mail boat

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEOIUREE STOCK AG LOTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOOTH WALLS.

Registered Cable Address "PEDIGREE."

mr24eow

..Calistoga and Napa....
..Haj wards and Niles. ]

i 1 BOH)

... .lone via Livermore

Knight's Landing

Livermore and Pleasanton..

Los Angeles, Demlng, El

Paso and East

.....Los Angeles and Mojave

Martinez

Milton.

Ogdeu ami EaBt .'.'."".'.'.'.''.

.Ogden and East

Red Bluff via Marysville.

Redding via Willows

Sacramento, via Benicia

via Benirriii ...
via Livermore

via Benicia

" via Benicia

1 via Benicia

Sacramento River Steamers..
San Jose _

..Santa Barbara

..Stockton via Livermore..

" via Martinez

..Siskiyou 4 Portland

..Santa Rosa

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6:15 p u
2:15 i- m

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5:45 p m
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LOCAL PERRY TRAINS.

From san Francisco Dally.

TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00— 6:30-7:00— 7:30— «-0(j—
8:30—9:00-9:30-10:00—10:30-11:00—11:30-12:00-1^-30
—1:00— 1:30— 2rfW— 2:30— 3:00— 3:30 — 4:00 — 4-30 — 5 -00
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30— 7:00— 8:OO-9:f»n_lO:0O- 11 -00— 12-00

TO FRUIT VALE, (viuEust Oakland)— Same aB "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:yo p.m., inelnsivj. also
at 8:00— 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VALK(.vla Alameda)— "9:30— 7:00 -•IS -00

TO ALAMEDA— •e:0y—*ti:au—r :uo—«7:30-8:w — "B-'ai,—
9:00 —9:30—10 :00— J10 20— 11:00— til :30— 12 :00— 112-31 —
1:00— tl:30— 2:00— |2:d0— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30-5-00—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 3;0w— 10:01-11 :()->— 12-00.

TO BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY-»6-00—
•6:30 — 7:lW— •7:30— 8:00- '8.30— a:00— 9:30— 10:00—
tl0:30— 11:00— tll:30— 12:00- tl2:30-l:00-tl:30-2:00
t2:30— 3 :00— 3 :30— 4 :00 — 4 :30— 5:00— 5:30—6:00— 6:30—
7:oo— 3:00— 9:00— 10:00— U:00-U:u0.

To San Franctoco Dally.

FROM FRUIT VADE (via East Oakland)— 6:25— 6:55
—7:^—7:55— 8:25— 8:l>5— 9:25— y:55— 10:25— 10:55- 11:25
11^)5-12:25—12:55—1:25—1:55-2^5—2:55—3:25—3:55
—4:25—4 :55— 5 :2o— 5 :55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 9 :53.

FROM FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda j — 't: il— 4:61 —
J9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND-«5:30-6:00- 6:30— 7:0J—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 1) Al
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00— 3 :30— 4 rt» —
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00 -9:0o 9:c8-
10:58
fROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND- 0 m nute.- Uter

than from East Oakland.
FROM ALAMEDA-*5:30-6. CO -•6:3-1—7:00 -*7:3'— 8:00
•8:30-9.00-9:30-10.00— 1.0:30-11:00— 111:30-12:00—
tl2:30— 1 :00— tl :30— 2:00— (2:30 - 3:1 0 - 3 :30- 4 :00 —
i:30— 5:00— 5:o0- 6:00-6:30— 7:00— 8:00-9:00— 10:<M)—
11:0'.
.•"ROM BERKELEYand WE>T BER£ELEY-*5:25
— 5:55-*6:25— 6:55-«,:25- ;:55-*b:25— &;55-9;25-9:55
— 110:25— 10:55- tl 1:25— il:5o—Jl2:2.j- 12:55— (1 :25—
1:55— 12:25—2:55-3:25— 3:55 — 1:^5-4:55-5:25— 5 ;55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55-9 :55— 10:55.

CII1EDN CARBOliCRYSTAIi SHEEP DIP,

"Patented in Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

CftrlKK ROUTE.

FROM »AJN FRAJNUiaCU— *7:1»— 9:1&— UUo-iaj—

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6:15—8:15— 10 U5— 12:15— 2:15 —

4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundave excepted. tSaturdays excepted; ItiundayB
only. §Monday excepted,

Standard Time furnished by Lick Obbkbvatoby.

%. S. TOWNE,

Oen. Manager.

T. H. UflMID.MAS.
Qen. Pane. A Ttk AtH.

CHOICE, PURELY-BRED

Cocker Spaniel Puppies!

The handsomest, most intelligent, most compan-
ionable, and best house, watch and carriage dogs la
existence, as well as the beet "all-around" sports-
man's dog with the gun. For particulars address
91. P. HcKOON.

je304f El Cajon, San Diego Co., Cal

DO YOU WANT A DO'S

3 DOC BUYERS' GUIDE.

Colored plates, lOO cngmviDfrs
of different breeds, price* thoy aro
worth, aud where to buy them
Mailed for 15 Centi. •
ASSOCIATED FANCIESS,
S37 S. Eighth St. PhiladclpliLi, Pa.
■mtir

STUD DOGS

A positive stab cure. A liquid, Moluble In

cold water. It In i'iw"HHy ■

poisonous.

Tho cheapest and most effective dip on the market
ine gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1-35 per gallon.

Special discounts and termB to agents and Urge
tonsumere. For samples and other information ap-

plI/JfcDE A HOrOH, Agents for Pacific Coasl.
116 California St., Sau Francisco, Ca).

17aoptl2

RUSH T. (3751 A K. R.), lemon and White, by

Champion Seusntlon (217 A. K. '■: ., ex Seph ti. by
Dart— Seney, in the stud to approyod bltcheH. Feo
?2B

M1KET., (6485A. K. 0. S. II. i, Irish rod suiter, by
Nemo — Nlda, straining to Champion Elcbo&nd Cham-
pion Rose. Winner of two ursts and flvo specials at
Han Francisco shows of lBflCand 1888. In the stud to
approved bitches. Fee 826. A. II. TRUMAN.
in no ki \\: .i.n.

sep23 10IH Kusli Mreet, m f.

48

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July 21

SHORTEST

AND

BEST

BETWEEN

Missouri River

;o

SPEEDY AND SAFE TBANSPOBTATIOS

OF

HORSES

AND

LIVE STOCK

PASSENGER

OR

FREIGHT
TRAINS.

o

<c * o

f$/£Wf/f//

<t ,/ J*/ fa-

it/

Af

L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH-

Action, Double Cross-Bolted

i— L OADING GUNI

lllfill

L. C. SMITH.

? e

t»e

IN

*»« o

5 s m

B-unufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerlees Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
fi. Otinonstrationof the Shooting Qualities of the "L. C. Smith'" Gun.

Attbe Cleveland Cartridge Co.'s tournament, held at Cleveland, O., irom September 13 to 16 inolueive
the " Smith" gnn won first money In eTery class. It also won nearly two-thirde of the en'lrt
amon 1(83,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the best average In the 90 class In the 90-
class Iwon the 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; In the 80-class It toot the lBt, 3rd. 4th and 5th- In the 70 class i'
cook litand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-clasB, making a total winning nearly four timers Ereater
than any other gnn, of either foreign or home mannfactnre.

We think this a most excellent Bhowing, as there was seven different makes of guns need by ihe nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L q gjrjxd

8ESB FOB BESCRIPrilE CATALOGUE ASD PRICE UST. au.'tf

ESTABLISHED 1S55.

Race Goods.

LARGEST AND BEST STOCK ON THE
COAST.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

i

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENTS FOR

FBifNELL'fl OYNTHIANA HOBSE BOOTB,

J. H. Fektoh'b Chicago Specialties,

Pb. Dixon's Condition Powders,

.«,?< Gombadlt'b Oadstio Balsam

CHUBB,

i The Fishing Rod Manufacturer,

flas a new retail catalogue which contains severs
original articles on flBbtng written by the most noted
anglers of the prespiit dav. Catalogue a:so has 125
HluftriitionB or angling goods. 60 different kinds of
Hulling rodB described, reels, lines, hooks, flies, rod
riinmings etc. Every angler should have a copy,
send for one. ready Jan. 15th, AddreBB.

Brood-Mare for Sale.

SORREL MARE, strip in face; dead Bound; 15:3;
wighs 1,1(10, smooth and handsome. Sired by John
Nelson, sire of Aurora 2:27, Nerea 2:23^. Geo. Stan.
fo-d^-27 Nemo 2:3ft; dam bv Mvsterv, son of Neave's
C siuB M Clav. TldB mare has shown atrial in 2:30,
2'SOH and is known by dozens of horsemen in this

iiuhtrv as a game andcouragous mare. She is in foal
bv Anteeo 2:16V I have a yearling out of this mare
. ndby Antceothat is considered a phenomenal colt

\ appearance, speed and honestv. I have been offered
nore for him than I charge for this mare in foal.
" rice 1750, no lesB, no trades. For further particulars

H. TV. PECK, Healdsburer,

lijiya Sonoma to,, cai.

THOS. H.

OHUBB.

POSt Mills. VI.

JMliE.

DS

HORSE BOOTS,

SO

RACING "MATERIAL CJP

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERBON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street.

San Francisco.

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS.

\

AT PHIL DALi'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Park r won
first and third prizes, taking £1,300 out of the S1.5C0cash prizes, heating such shooters as C. W Budd, W.
C Graham (England), Frank Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United Slates,
becauseihe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gnn."— N. Y. Wobld.

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and II, 1887. the leading; ^prizes^ and best average were won wiih a

"at THE WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 8, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and 1 est average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO 'S TOURNAMENT, held'at Cleveland. O. . Sept. U, 1886, The Parker
won $900 ont of the 81.200 purse offered.

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first -prize in WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP from such shots as
Carver, Bogardns, Cody, Srubbs, Erb and others.

New York Salesroom. 9? Chambers St,

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

Meriden, i oun.

ESTABLISHED 1854.

S, TOOMEY £ CO.,

Canal Dover, Ohio.,

The only builders of the genuine TOOMEY TRUSS A^LB
SULKIES and Sporting Vehicles.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

TRISS AXLE

Pat. Av
■• M
" Jn
" Oc
" Ju

ril 5, '81.
ir. 4, '84.
ly 20, '86.
t. 12, '86.
ly 12. '87.

I

The Truss Axle Sulky is made
to fit all Bizes of horses.

(5) different sizes.
The Toomey Standard Sulky is made in three sizes.

We will name but a few of the great army of promi-
nent trainers and drivers who are using the genuine
S. Toomey A Co. Truss Axle Sulkies.

B. C. HOLLY,
G. VALENSIN,
A. MCDOWELL,
J. MAGUIRE,
F. VAN NESS.
M.SAULSBURY,
C MARVIN,

". JOHNSON,

. H. GOLDSMITH
J. W. DOVATHAN,
O, A. HICKOK,
H.HITCHOCK,
LEKSHANER,
JOHNSPLAN,

B. W. LEVENS.

MMcMANUS,

GEO. FULLER, and many otheis-
Send for full description of the Original and Gen-
uine TOOMEY SULKIES.

S. TOOMEY A CO., Canal mover, Onto.

The public is being imposed upon by an imitation
of our Truss Axle Sulky.and as a protection to our
many customers and justice to ourselves, we feel it
our duty to caution the public.

Against Frauds and Imitations.

Andifyou want the genuine

TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE SULKY.
" STANDARD "

TRAINING "

" ROAD, SPEED AND SKELETON

WAGON, or TOOMEY CARTS. Send your order to

S. TOOMEY A CO.,

Canal Dover, Ohio,

The only place they are made,

WM. D. O'KANE,

767 Market St, San FmnclMO, Cat.

Who is our authorized agent for the coast, and the
only piace these sulkieB can be sfen and bought in
San FranciBCO. All others of so called Truss Axle
Sulkies are IMITATIONS and FRAUDS, and are
built on our reputation. my26tf

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UN ADULTER A T K i>

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
t'ATHERWooD's i i:s.ebh.\ti;d FINK OLD WHISKIES

of the following braijdB, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henr/ bull,
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, In cases of 1 doz. quart bottles each,
Brunswick Clob (Pure Oil Rye) and ITitper Ten (Very Old and Choice).
D.ioirn-.nr. frtllrt/v^ O A D^n4- C+ *3T Forexcellence. purity and evennese of quality the above ore unsurpassed by any whiskies 1 onorled

DUSlilGDD OLUlCgC, 6*1 rObb 91. Cb-s only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers beiDg that they cannot be improve

upon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

SOLE AGENTS 8A* FBASCTSCO. (AIDOIIMA

San FraoclBCO.

The most popular school on the Gout
P. HEALD President. 0. 8. WATTY. Peo'y.

rsend for ClrotUkz,

0014

I

KM

VOL XIII. No I.
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JULY 28 1888.

SUBSCRIPTION

FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

.'X~!"-:i>~-i&i

-?.~-:;;?SSs:

<5}v^£*fp||§

MARION,

DAM OF THE EMPEROR OF NORFOLK.

BY MALCOLM.

Dam Maggie Mitchell by imp. Yorkshire.

Second dam Charmer by imp. Glenooe.

Third dam Betsy Malone by Stockholder.

Foorth dam by Potomac

Filth dam by Diomed.

Sixth dam by Pegasus.

See Bruce'a American Stud Book, Volume I., Caroline Malone.

PRODUCE.

1877.
1S78,
1870,
1880,
1881.
1883,
1884.
1885,
1886,
1887,
1888,

f,

by Norfolk.

„, Duke of Norfolk by Norfolk.

b I, Duohesa of Norfolk by Norfolk.

"Slipped foal.

ch c" Prince of Norfolk by Norfolk.

ch o. King of Norfolk by Norfolk.

b'f.SQueen of Norfolk by Norfolk.

b "o, Emperor of Norfolk by Norfolk.

oh c. Czar of Norfolk by Norfolk.

oh;o, by Norfolk.

D 'c; by Norfolk.

50

*glxs gmte audi gyoxtsmm.

July 28

Tbo 13th of May, 1871, was a beautiful day even for the
"merry month." There was a sunshine and a southwestern
breeze driving back the cold current which had become re*
frigerated by passing over the surface of Lake Michigan,
soarcely yet relieved of the ice that had coated it for so many
months.

Ten mileB to the west of the Court House in Chicago is
what is called the Ridge. The elevation is some eighteen
feet above the high-water mark, but iu that section that is
qaite an altitude— sufficient to turn the water which fell on
the eastern side into the Gulf of St. Lawrence; that on the
west ran into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Bidge was crowned with big black and white caks,
and was conspiouous from a long distance on account of the
tree-clad summit. On either side was tno green prairie, and
at the highest point of elevation was a huge barn surrounded
by boxes and paddocks. A mile racecourse was one of the
main features, thcugh from the absence of stands, save a
judges' box formed after the pattern of an Oriental pagoda,
and a structure that would seat, perhaps, a hundred specta-
tors, it was evident that it was merely an adjunct to a large
stud farm, and not intended for public use. A hundred
yards from the big barn aud completely embowered among
the trees was a handsome cottage, and the whole made a
pleasing picture. ThiB was *'Atwood Place" and on the
day above written, as the lawyers say, the subjeot of the
sketch was foaled.

At 5 p.m. on that day is the record iu the journal, and
though this is scarcely as soon as Sterne commences one of
his histories, it is sufficiently exact.

There are circumstances connected with it which are for-
cibly brought back to memory hy the reoord in the journal.
That memorandum briefly states that at that time "Maggie
Mitohell had nlly foal by Malcolm; bay, star in forehead, no
other white, large and very fine." For Borne time we had
been receiving letters from W. K Scott Lewis, of "White Sul-
phur, Kentucky, who wanted to trade other horses for Mal-
colm. That afternoon when the boy brought the mail from
Riverside there was a letter containing a still better offer than
he had previously made. Two thoroughbred mares by Mel-
bourne, Jr. (which he owned), an Endorser gelding from Sue
Lewis, which be claimed could run a half mile in 4S£ sec-
onds, and a colt or two was the bid. according to our recol-
lections. We were cogitating over the matter, feeling that the
offer was liberal, when one of the boys came from the stable
stating that the first Malcolm foaled at Atwood Flaoe had
come.

The mare had two colts by Bonnie Scotland, fine, strapping
colts, but to our eje this was an improvement, and that
evening a reply was sent back to Kentucky that Malcolm was
not for trade or sale.

The filly grew apace, and when straightened up was about
as nearly a model as is often seen. At the same time there
was at Atwood Place a chestnut mare belonging to a Sootch
friend which had gained a great deal of celebrity on the race-
courses of Kentucky and Ohio. This was Phcenix Belle, a
sister of Joe Daniels, and the first to give Dolly Carter a
prominent place among the dams of racehorses. She had
foaled a filly on the 1st of April, and the Scotch council over
the nomenclature deoined on "April Gowk" as the proper
title. It was also a good-looking foal, not so handsome or
rangy as the other, but with raoing points which the ownez
and his friends took delight in pointing out aud discussing _
She was by Tricotrin, a son of Lexington and Kate Clark,
and therefore the breeding was all right. It could not be
otherwise than that there should be a good deal of argument
regarding the youngsters, and these controversies came to the
usual end, viz., a friendly match for $200 a Bide, to be run
when they were two years old.

Everything progressed favorably with our heroine. She
was as docile as a kitten, took kindly to work and galloped
like an old raoehorse from the first. Her companion was
Three Cheers, of the same age, and Billy Johnson, (who has
since degenerated or advanced, whichever way the reader
may Bee fit to term it, into a trainer and driver of trotters,)
was her mentor. He had others in the string, and there was
to be a race meeting in Chioago iu July. We had charge of
the traok, ten miles from home, and, consequently, saw very
little of the preparation. There was a turn in the good luck,
however, and a short time before the races were to come off,
in leading her past Nourmahal, the till y got a severe kick on
the inside of the thigh just above the hock. Of course, she
had to be thrown out of work, and we little thought that she
would be able to run in a two-year-old stake in which she
and Three Cheers were engaged. This was provoking, as the
owner of April Gowk had agreed to let the match be deoided
by the placing in this stake, in which she was also named.
A grand b'nal trial Three Cheers ran, and the anticipations
were ruby-red that he would win. The filly was only walked
and it was more for company for Three Cheers than any ex-
pectation of running her, that she was "carried" from At-
wood Plaoeto Dexter Park. The Phcenix Belle filly had not
been doing well, so that it seemed as neither would oome to
the post, but on the day of the race it was deoided all around
that they should start. The running waB on the inside track,
the onter being graveled, and rains had made it very heavy.
The distance was half a mile, and there were nine starters,
Captain Moore's nomination was a big favorite in the pools.
and there was a smart filly in byimpcrted Billet, of whioh the,
central Illinois folks thought well enough of to baok freely.
Luck favored them. A worse start was scarcely ever seen.
The Billet filly was at least sixty yards in advance of all the
others when the flag dropped; Three Cheers 'about the mid-
dle of the ruok, Marion the very last one to get off. The

race was ended there, though Three Cheers ran second and

Marion third. The following is the summary:

July 4th — Running race for tbe Browna* Stake, for coltB and fillies
two years old; $100 each, half forfeit; 8300 added by Messrs. Went-
wortb & Woolworth, proprietors of "TLe Browns;" second horse to
nave its sluice. Dash of half a mile.

S. Powers' b f Carrie P. by imported Billet, out of Miss Footo 1

J. O. Simpson'4 b c Three Cheers, by Imported Hurrah, dam Young

Fashion a

J. C. Slmpaon's b f Marlon, by Malcolm, dam Maggie Mitchell S

E. & J. Rowett's ch c Cnule Hark, by Uncle Vic, dam Ada Kehnett.. 0
R. & A. Rowett's ch f Mary Roweti, by Uncle Vie, dam Mammona... 0

W. M. Barron's bf Viva, by Tricotrin, out of Phcenix Belle 0

J. M. Harvey's b f by Pat Malloy, out of Kate Leonard 0

T. G. Moore'B b c by Lightning, dam sister to Jerome Edgar 0

Ed Gray'B ch c Dan O'Hara, by Woodstock, out of Waxy 0

D. McDaniel's b c by Asteroid, out of Sue Washington p f

There were the usual newspaper comments, one reporter
claiming that all three of the placed colts got the best of
the start. General B. Bowett had a colt and filly in the
race by Uncle Vic, the filly being from the celebrated mare
Mamonna, who, for bo long a time, had the fastest reoord
for a mile. We told the General that it was an easy matter
for us to decide which had the best colts, and that a match
between the colts, and one between the fillies, was a better
test than long arguments. He coincided in this view and
two matches for $500 each were made. We were with*
out a jockey. The boy who rode the colt in the stake had
never seen a race before and though he had done well under
Billy's tuition it was not to be expected that he would be
a match for a practiced hand in a race of this kind. Billy
Donahue was then riding for Jennings and in ten minutes
the match was made his services were secured. The only
stipulation that General Bowett made was that Captain
Moore should start them whioh was perfectly satisfactory
to us. The track was still heavy, the center being the
firmest.

Donahue was instructed to make running from the start
as we felt confident that he could beat the other forty yards,
and with the warm feelings on both sides, we desired that the
gap should be as long as possible. At the opening of the
pool sales Three Cheers was largely the favorite, but as the
race drew near he deolined until the rates were even.

Never was a more even start. Captain Moore sent them
off so that it was impossible to tell which had the best of it.
In place of coming away as we expected they ran "yoked"
all the way until within forty yards of the judge's stand
there was a "carom," and Three Cheers crossed the score
three parts of a length in the lead. From where we stood it
was difficult to tell which was in fault; a complaint was
entered, Donahue colled into the stand when he admitted
riding foul, but claimed that he could not keep the oolt from
swerving, and very properly tbe judges gave the race to the
other colt. We were hot, very hot. We proposed to run the
race over again, betting $1,000 against $750, General Rowett's
oolt to carry Billy Johnson's weight, 130 pounds, and as he
was the largest this seemed to be in his favor. All proffers
were "respectfully declined, " and there was no help for it.
The description of the race at Sheepshead Bay when Duchess
of Norfolk was beaten in much the same way, recalled
the other so that every minute detail is brought back bo
vividly that we can see them as plainly as on the day of the
race. We were in a quandary. It was the first time a race
had been loBt for us in that manner, and is one of the few
sore spots that still rankle in our eastern racing. There have'
been many since. Again there was a "pow-wow." The
offer was made to double the stakes and go to Springfield to
run, but a flat refusal to go outside the letter of the contract
was the response. We could not find fault with this resolve
of the General. Marion was limping back and forwards in
front of the stand, the race before having aggravated the
lameness, and it is a maxim in racing as well as war when
you have the advantage keep it. All our friends advised not
to run, but this did not tally with our resolves. "For choice
of track," we said, as a half dollar was spun in the air, and
throwing up our own green boy, the colts were dispatched to
the starting point. Again Captain Moore gave them a capital
start. They come whirling around the turn, fly down the
stretch. "Keep a steady pull on your mare, Henry, and let
her stride along," and her ears were pricked as she galloped
under the wire an easy winner, bringing back the dollars so
far as the match went.

The next spring we brought her to California with ten
others. The trip was severe, as the boys did not take them
out of the car from the time they left Omaha until they landed
in Oakland. As they came by freight train, this was a trying
ordeal. When they left Chicago everything was dreary, not
a bud swelling on the trees. It was about the middle of
April, and California never wore a more glorious dress.
There were flowers within a few miles of the snowbanks on
the summit, tbe grain was waving its bearded heads in the
valley. There waB "grass up to their eyes" at the Oakland
Trotting Park, and we were amazed to see them turn away
from the luxurious olover, and eagerly devour what appeared
to be weeds. The alfillerilla and green wild-oats soon over-
came the effects of the long journey, and it was not long until
they were gaily cantering around the track.

Hook-Hocking and Marion were the first to put to work,
and in good time they were ready for a "breeze" of a mile
and repeat. The first mile was 1:54, the next the boys were
told to go about the same puce or rather slower, and move
through the last stretch. The track was far harder than we
imagined; there was a coating of loose dirt; beneath it an
adamantine pavement of adobe. This was long before the
thousands of loads of sand, manure and sediment were
applied, and which have so completely overcome the adobe.

Hock-Hocking shattered his feet, springing quarter-oracks
from coronet half way to the ground. The filly did not show
the ill-effects at the time, but the next gallop she was so lame

that it was all she could do to get baok to the etall. We were
at a loss to locate the lameness for some time, though from
the showing afterwards it is probable that she broke off a
portion of the wing of the coffin bone, which worked its way
out at the junction of hair and hoof. Although divergent
from the subject of this sketch, these accidents were the
cause of tbe study how to counteract the effects of concussion
arising from the hard roads and tracks of California, and
from the rubber-strata between plates to the natural guard
has been the sequence.

Onoe more the endeavor was made to get her to a race.
There was to be one of three mileB on the Bay District course
and she was moving well and sound for quite a time. As in
the former case, she came to a stand-still when she did give
way, without an enlarged tendon or swollen limb. Then
she was Bold to Mr. Winters, and taken to £1 Arroyo.

If Marion could be ranked as a very handsome filly, it can
safely be said that she matured into a grand looking brood-
rrare. In fact, she is more than grand looking, and were
she placed in a field with a hundred of the pioK of the beet
of tbe whole country, she would fill the eye of expert and
neophyte. She is immensely powerful. The only mare we
ever saw whioh could compare with her in muscular develop-
ment was a mare Morgiana belonging to Mr. Goode of St.
Louis, which was shown in company with Mary Waller at
the fair of 1859. But with all the immensity of muscular
fibre there is nothing course about her, and the broad loin,
big quarters, bulging gaskins, large arms, etc, are accom-
panied by a high degree of quality, bloodlike in every point.
She strongly resembles her sire, the Bonnie Scotland charac-
teristics predominating.

So much has been written in relation to her pedigree late-
ly that it will be proper to revive it as fully as the space will
permit. The taint is claimed to oome through Potomac, and
the mass of nonsense which Edgar promulgated is gone over
again. That records should have been kept of "common
plow horse," "wagon horse," etc., is too absurd to require
attention, and when the same charge was brought against the
great racehorse Bed Eye, whose dam was by Potomac, it
brought out an indignant response from a Virginia breeder
in a letter, the original of which we have Been and a copy of
which we have, but cannot afford the time to hunt it up at
present. That the pedigree of Charmer and Betsy Malone is
"short" cannot be disputed, that they were racxng-brtd is
beyond any chance for quibbling, and this we hold to be of
more consequenoe than a genealogy extending to the royal
mares, or back of them, to that which bore Mahomet is his
Dick Turpinish forays.

We have conversed with many old turfmen from the
south and Bonthwest, and many of them who had seen
Betsey Malone in her races rated her as the greatest race-
horse of any era. We have not a record of her races at hand
though we distinctly remember that she won twenty odd,
and the only one she lost was when she fell down.

As was stated a short time ago, W. T. Minor was the
means of drawing attention to the old stories, and giving
them greater emphasis by his skill in portrayal. True or
not true it has little bearing on the present question, and
when the result waB a Betsey Malone, a Charmer, or a mare
like Marion which never produced a son or daughter which
ceuld not race in good company, and two of them of the
calibre of Duchess of Norfolk and Emperor of Norfolk, the
metal is genuine and the stamp clean out, and a true
token. Charmer ran in all forty-three races and won twenty.
eicht. She won sixteen races at three miles and heats of
three miles, never losing at that distance, and one of the
greatest races] she ever ran was at New Orleans, April 12,
1851, when she beat Maria Woods, Florin and La Seine. It
was for a purse of $500, heats of three miles. Florin won
the first heat in 5:38$, Charmer the second and third in 5:35,
5:43.}, the fastest up to that time, and made a great sensation
in the turf world. In 1850 she won three races at heats of
four miles, and four at heats of three miles. She was then
six years old, whioh shows that she trained on, and when
seven, in addition to the race already mentioned, three days
after she won one of the greatest races on record at heats of
four miles. Bigadoon won the first heat in 7:41, Louis D'Or
the second in 7:39, Oharmer and Louis D'Or ran a dead heat
for the third in 7:47$, Charmer won the fourth in 8:05}, and
there was no one to start against her in the fifth. In the
account of the race it is stated, "He (Louis D'Or) certainly
manifested some symptoms of distress, while the mare held
her head high enough to look into any two-story window in
Canal Street." This was after the third heat had been run.
Two such races within the short oompass of seventy-two
hours would stamp any animal as racing-bred without further
testimony. Doubloon was the only horse which ever beat
her that she did not "beat baok," the opportunity not being
presented, but her "full" sister, Jenny Lind, did the job, so
that it was all in the family. Col. Tayloe, who wrote a great
deal on turf affairs over the pseudonym of "Observer," and
who was unquestionably one of the best posted men of his
time, thus speaks of Cbarmer in one of his articles: "There
have been other races won at New Orleans in excellent time,
by Beel, Doubloon, Bigadoon, Verifier, Oharmer, etc The
latter was probably the best race-horse that has run there for
many years, if ever surpassed." That Marion bore a strong
resemblance to her illustrious granddam is fnlly|proved by
the following: After the first injury to her foot she was run-
ning in a email paddock adjaoent to the Oakland Trotting
Park. The late James L. Eoff was walking past the enclosures
when he stopped, took a long look at the filly, and said,
"There is a mare which is such an exact counterpart of
Charmer that at first sight I was startled. Color, size— every*

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thing bo nearly the same that it seems as if the best race-mare
I ever saw race was before me. What ia she?" On being
told it was a granddaughter he climbed the fence, examined
her critically and repeated his remarks, adding that while he
considered Norfolk the best race-horse he ever saw, he
ranked Charmer as the best mare. He also advised the
conpling of the two animals which have been subsequently
mated with such grand results.

"Strictly thoroughbre ." is losing the significance it had a
few years ago. For a time flaws were searched for in order
to demolish the claim of thoroughbred blood In fast trotters.
People were over sensitive when their horses, or rather their
pedigrees were impugned. The same Captain Minor wrote
that "$15,000 waB a large sum to pay for a blind horse (Lexing-
ton) with a flaw in his pedigree," and long before that remark
was published, Observer took np the defence of the sire of the
horse which was thus stigmatized, and few, indeed, of the
old-time celebritieB eecaped. The definition of wtU-bred by
a Kentucky Sunday School scholar that it meant "two
oroBBesof Lexington'' is endorsed by many of our mo&t success-
ful breeders, notwithstanding obsolete assertions, and when
rating value to place it on what is to be expected from per-
formances of near kin rather than a geneological true extend-
ing to a lot of little Arabs from which such horses as the
Emperor of Norfolk could never have been derived -without
the aid of "tainted blood."

Neither the dam or granddam of the greatest colt of his
years bad an opportunity to gain distinction on the tnrf. As
has been previously shown Marion met with an injury in
her two-year-old form, and again when a year older. Maggie
Mitchell was so seriously hurt when first pat in training
that she never face I the starter, so that Charmer and Betsey
Malone were practically the closeBt of the ancestry on the
maternal side to consider. What the Potomac mare was
which gave birth to the great Tennessee race-mare, or her
dam by imported Diomed, we have no means of knowing,
and the only bearing it would have would be the gratification
of a "laudable curiosity." Neither is it necessary to do
more than call attention to Malcolm as he and bis family are
so well-known that long comments would be superfluous.

The Bonnie Scotland and Lady Lancaster blood more than
nicked as the records show, and that the union of Malcolm
and Maggie Mitchell was a happy combination is abundantly
established by the titled tribe which sprung from Norfolk
and Marion, and these reinforced by the progeny of Roxa-
line. As the dam of Princess and Brait she would hold a
good place in the records, and we understand that there are
several more of her colts which are of promise. "Uncle
Jack" Batchelder has reason to thank Princess for many
races won, and Brait is Bhowing himself to be a rattling,
good horse. It is only within a short time that we learned
the reason why Roxaline never ran. She was one of the
hadBomest weanlings we ever saw when we sold her to Mr.
Burgess, and parted with her reluctantly. The following
paragraph is cut from the JV. Y. Sportsman:

The dam of Brait never Btarted in a race, being a hopeless
cripld, without a sound leg under her. As a three-year-old
she was offered for sale by her owner, but as he could not
get a bid of $75 on her he decided to keep her. Since then
she has produced Easter, by Vickburg, worth $1,000; Prin-
cess, by Princeton, worth $3,000; Brait, by Princeton, sold
for $2,800; Fied B., by Princeton, worth $2,500; April Fool,
by imp. Strachino, a promising two-year-old, as yet untried;
Roquefort, by imp. Strachino, and now has a foal at foot by
Saltpetre. Rosaline is an own sister to Marion, the dam of
Emperor of Norfolk.

Belmont (Williamson's).

There is scarcely a week in whioh are not received en-
quiries regarding Belmont, the celebrated California horse,
and as a general answer we republish a communication
received from Mr. Williamson in 1833. Of all the old-time
stallions Belmont stood far at the head, and when all kinds
of horses are taken into consideration, there has not been one
of early or late times that has had such a potent influence.
A strain of the blood is valuable no matter what purpose the
animal is intended for. . Racehorses, trotters, all work, not a
place they can be asked to till without giving a satisfac-
tory return.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I frequently receive
containing questions concerning Belmont, and have con-
cluded to answer them by writing you a brief memoir for
publication.

Belmont was a very pretty bay without white, fifteen hands
two and a half inches high barefooted. He was foaled in the
spring of 1847, bred by Garret "Williamson at Springdale,
Hamilton county, Ohio.

Belmont was by American Boy, hrBt dam imported Pru-
nella by Comus, Becond dam by Partizan (son of Walton),
third dam Pawn (sister to Penelope, dam of 'Whalebone;
Whiskey, Wire, Webb, "Woful, Wildfire, Wamba, etc ), by
Trumpeter, fourth dam Prunella by Highflyer — Promise, by
Snap— Julia, by Blank, etc.

American Boy was by Van Mater's Seagull, first dam (sis-
ter to the great race-horse Wilkinson Boxer aud dam of Count
Piper, Lady Duroc and others) by imported Expedition,
second dam by imported Royalist, third dam by imported
Magnetic Needle, fourth dam by imported Bajazette, fifth
dam Selima by Galloway, Selim; etc.

Seagull was by imported Expedition, first dam by imported
Sourkrout, second dam Matchless by imported Slender, third
dam Fair America by Lloyd's Traveler, fourth dam Slamer-
kin by imported Wildair, fifth dam the imported Cub mare
by Cub. Expedition was by PegasuB (son of Eclipse), first
dam Active by Woodpecker (son of Herod), second dam
Laura by Whistle Jacket, third dam Pretty Polly by Sterling.
This is one of the best pedigrees in the books, in fact, theie
are but few horses that are bo full of the blood of Herod and
Eclipse. Belmont's sire, American Boy, was by Seagull by
Expedition, by Pegasus, by Eclipse. Expedition's dam was
Active by "Woodpecker, son of Herod, and Seagull'B dam was
by imported Sourkrout by Highflyer, best son of Herod, and
his seoond dam was by imported Blender, son of Herod,

third dam Fair America by Lloyd's Traveler, fourth dam was
Slamerkin, by imported "Wildair by Eclipse. The dam of
American Boy was by imported Expedition (son of Pegasus
by Eclipse, and Active by Woodpecker, by Herod), his first
dam was by Royalist, by Saltram, by Eclipse, and the dam of
Royalist was by Herod, and the dam of Saltram was Virago,
by Snap; her second dam wus by imported Magnetic Needle
by Magnet (son of Herod). The dam of Belmont was one
of the most fashionably bred mares ever imported. Her
sire, ComuB. was one of the most popular sirtB of biB day,
being by Sorcerer, by Trumpeter, by Conductor, son of
Malchem; second dnni by Partizan (bou of Waltonj that got
Queen Mary, the dam of Bonnie Scotland; third dam Pawn
by Trumpeter (sun of Conductor and Brunet, by Squirrel),
fourth dam the great Prunella by Highflyer (son of Herod).
This is the vtry essence of the best English and American
trotting blood.

Highflyer was the best race horse of his day, was never
beaten and never paid a forfeit. King Herod waB considered the
equal of any horse that ever lived. He i6 said to have sired
more celebrated horses and brood mares than Any other stal-
lion of ancient or modern times. In nineteen years he sired
497 winners of 81,007,525. Belmont was never regularly
trained; in fact, he was not bridle wise when he was started
across the plains in the spring of 1853 at six years old.
He was kept two years on Stony Creek in Colusa county and
taken to San Jos* in 1856 and stayed there until the spring of
I860, when he waB moved to the rancho between Oakland
and San Pablo, where he died on the 4th of July, 1865. He
was one of the handsomest horses that ever lived. His
head, neck, eye and ear, were faultless, shoulders niag--
nificent and well covered with muscle; extraordinary fine
middle piece, with quarters and back scarcely to be excelled.
He was a horse of remarkable action, and had the best natural
trotting gait of any horse I ever saw, but in his day it was
bard to make people believe that a blood horse could get
trotterB.

For the chance he had he was a very successful hrrse in
the stud, having got such horses as Owen Dale, Miami and
Reveille from Maria Downing, and Bonnie Belle, Langford
and Pele from Liz Givens — the only two thoroughbred mares
he had an opportunity to get race horses from. But besides
these he got Dashawey, Ida May, Musidora, Charlotte Cush-
man, Ben Lippencott, and other good horses that were out of
mares of very doubtful breeding and some of them were good
race horses in any kind of a crowd. He had more uniformly
tine colts than any other horse I ever saw, except, perhaps, it
waB his sire, American Boy, who had more fine bay carriage
and road horses than any ether horse in the country and had
horses b^en trained to trot in those d^ys as they are now, he
would have been very celebrated as the sire of trotters. As
an illustration of the impress the sire of Belmont made on his
colts, he lived to die with old age and was said to have never
got a sorrel colt. Whether this is true or not, I don't know,
but I do know for the last ten years of his lite, a good deal of
which time my father owned him, I never knew of a sorrel
colt, and had there been one it wonld doubtless have been
reported as a matter of curiosity.

San Jose, March 20th, 1883. Wm. Williamson.

A California Filly Extolled.

Three year-old winners at Monmouth have shown a grandly-
bred filly in the Palo Alto foaled Gorgo By Isonomy, one
of the best racehorses England has ever produced, out of the
Hermit mare Flirt, Gorgo has in her veins the most aristo-
cratic blood of England's famous stud families. Imported in
ute.ro to California, in December, 1884, Gorgo was foaled on
the sunny slopes of Palo Alto in the spring of 1885. At the
same time, Gov. Stanford's other Euglish mares imported
with Flirt, the dam of Gorgo, foaled to Peregrine, McGregor,
Foxhall. Isonomy, Peter and other stallions, the youngsters
since christened Ceres. Janet N., Ouida, Glimpse, Cornelia,
Bruce, San Simeon, etc. Of these the latter is in the Hearst
stable, while the otberB at last accounts were still at Palo
Alto. In August, 1886, these youngsters were all extensively
engaged as yearlings in the classic events at Monmouth,
Coney Ialand, Saratoga and elsewhere, but unfortunately
were subsequently declared out of these events in 1887. As
far as can be ascertained, none of them were-left in any stakes
that closed as yearlings, except Gorgo, whoso solitary engage-
ments were the Tidal Stakes and Coney Island Derby. In
these she ran so prominently as to draw the attention of
race-goers to her merits. In the Tidal Stakes, well ridden by
Hamilton, Gorgo was a close fourth to Defence, Bella B., and
Prince Royal, end in the Coney Island Derby, poorly ridden
by Narvice, Bhe ran head and head with Sir Dixon and
Prince Royal, beginning the last quarter of that race. There-
fore it is not surprising that Gorgo was well backed to beat
George Oyster on Thursday last. The slushy track kept
many from backing the filly who wonld have done so in good
going, but her people snpported her well, Senator Hearst and
the other Californians landing a good stake by her victory.
The filly ran the mile that day in 1:44| on a track fully two
seconds slow from the rain, and is evidently a good one.

The pity is that her engagements are so limited. Narvice,
her jockey, excites great amusement by his peculiar style of
riding, but it seems to be a "get there" style and nothing
succeeds like success.

The above was cut from the N. Y. SporUman and supports
Governor Stanfords opinion of Gorgo. Before she ever
Btarted he expressed himself very warmly in her favor, in-
forming us that he considered her among the best that had
been foaled at Palo Alto. He was so favorably impressed
with her sire on hie first visit to England that he would have
purchased him had he teen for sale, and we came to the con-
clusion after the conversation that a very long price would
not have been an estoppel.

Grandly bred on both sides as Gorgo's second dam was by
Wild Dayrell, the next by Melbourne, and all the way back
to the twenty-first dam there are a succession of noted
sires. Senator Hearst we understand has only purchaaed
her racing qualities, so that Bhe will be returned to the Palo
Alto paddocks when the silk is thrown aside.

How Green Mountain Maid was Buried at
Newark. New Jereey.

She died June Gth, at 9 p. m. She was buried with as
much oare as if she were a human being. Her grave is on
the hill overlooking the entire farm. She was lowered into
the grave with ropes and placed in the same position Bhe
took when she lay down in her stall for the last time, and
was covered with straw and flowers before the earth waB put
in. I intend to erect a monument to hsr memory .—Charles
Backman, in Chicago Horstman.

TURF AND TRACK

Horses in Australia run without ahoea. At times when the
ground is very slippery they.put on a plate. It i«, however,
considered that to run a hofco wkhout Bhoes is about seven
pounds in the animal's favor. . >. ' .

The receips of the French Jockey CJab on the day that the
Grand Prix was run were $71,800. .The public patronized
the Paris mutnbls enormously. There weie six races, and
the belting amounted to $360,000.

After Richard K. Fox offered the Polio- Oczette diamond
whip to be competed for last July, it was the understanding
that the winner of the trophy should hold it during the sea-
son of 1888 also; but in order to create rivalry among the
knights of the pigskin, he haB decided that the Poli'rZ Gazette
diamond whip which McLaughlin won and now hoHs shall
be retained as his personal property, and he will offer another,
to be competed for during the season of 1SS8.— Republic, St.
Lewis.

A number of horseB last week at Monmouth are booked for
Saratoga, where the raoing began on July 24. Saratoga is
the most famous place in the country for mending the health
of horses. The air has a peculiarly beneficial effect on the
thoroughbreds. A draft of horses went up from the Rag-
gin and Dwyer stables and the stableB of Rank'n & Campbell,
Mr. E. J. Baldwin and Walter Gratz are fully represented.

Aurania, the full Bister to Tremont, owned by the Dwyere,
iB out of form and may not start again this season. Tre-
mont was the crack two-year-old of 1886, no! losing a raoe,
and it was thought he would have a walk over for tbe big
three-year-old events of last season. But he went wrong,
just as Sensation and other phenomenul colts have, and
never faced the starter after the close of his first campaign.
His sister is not claimed to be as good Tremont, but she has
shown speed enough to make her worth the long price paid
for her as a yearling. Kingston, another of the Dwyers
cracks, has been lame, and Hanover, the mainstay of the
stable, is palpably out of form.

Some six or seven years ago, the Count de Mailly-Chalon
took part in the Russian campaign againBt the Khun of
Khiva, who had the reputation of having the finest Arabain
horses in Central Asia. After taking the city of Khiva, he
was able to procure fourteen stallions and mares from the
Khan's stud, some of which he brought over to France.
These Khivan horses are of a type hitherto altogether un-
known in America. As sires, they are said to be incompar-
able. The Arab is the progenitor of the beBt English and
Norman horses, and even the Percheron haB Arab blood in
his veins. The Khivan variety, it may be of interest to
point out, is accustomed to a climate where the oold is often
oxtremely severe.

The New York Tribune is against the bookmakers, as is
shown by the following introduction to its report of the
opening day at Jerome Pork: (-No matter where the friends,
admirers and associates of the bookmakers may go, Jerome
Park, stateliest and noblest of American race courses, will
never lack the patronage of the supporters of honest and
honorable Bport of the best kiod. Although Pome members
of the Turf Alliance (an organization bent on destroying
every thing decent and fair in American racing) had bribed
ceitain trainers and owners not to start horses at the races
of the American Jockey Club yesterday, because this club
had taken a bold stand against thievery and against tbe dic-
tation of an organization chiefly composed of law-breakers,
the racing was attractive, the attendance was large and tne
afternoon was full of enjoyment."

Much is being said these dayB about tbe trotter of the
future. Many men believe that when Maud 3. rang the bell
at 2:08f she reached tbe limit of possibilities. On this sub
ject Jim Page, of Denver, Col., recently said: "I have not
the least doubt but that two minuteB will be reached. In
fact I have a horse in my possession to-day that can trot a
two-minute gait, but he has not got the stamina to keep it
up. He is not well enough bred. That's all is the matter.
If my horse bad no cold blood in him he could finish a mile
in two minutes with ease. Ed Annan, the little horse I
brought out and developed, could have paced a mile in two
minutes if be had been bred well enough to have held up his
lick. That is why Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See go faster than
anybody's horses. It is because they are better bred. They
have got no more speed than lots of other horses, but they
have the ability to live longer when at a higher rate of
going."

Among the horses in John Turner's string this season, la
the bay gelding San Mateo, that is principally noted thus far
as being the son of the stallion Santa Clans, that Turner
drove during the latter part of his turf career. Santa Claus
was the fastest young stallion of his day, doing a mile in 2:18
as a five-year-old, when that was the best mark for an entire
horse of that age. He has been in the Btud but a few > ears,
and thus far none of his colts has appeared in public, Pan
Mateo excepted. This one started at the New York meeting
last week, but was high in flesh, and Turner made no effort
to win with him. It is said by those who are in a position
to know that San Mateo can beat 2:30 quite a little, and on
general principles it is safe to assume that if he waB not
reasonably good goods Turner would not bother with him.

It maybe that there is a mistake in tbe sex, San Mateo
proving to be tbe mare bred by Martin Bulger, and named
after tbe town of San Mateo, rather a misnomer, however.

Some time since C. E Mayne, of Omaha, owner of the
pacer Dr. West, came to Chicago and opened negotiations for
a match race with Arrow, tbe California sensation of laat Rea-
son, now in Budd Doble's Btable, for from $5,000 to $10,000
a side. Doble was willing to make the match aud Mayne
went to Torre Haute, where his stable was engaged, to con-
sult bis driver. Before [paving he said to a New York
reporter that he would surely make the match and was sure of
winning. Wbmi be got- to Terre H'inte his trainer and
driver, James Newbro, flatly refused to have anything to do
with Dr. "West in case the match were made. Newbro ia
superstitious, and because two horses which he previously
handled bad r>«en killed shortly after having been matched be
swears he will never again train or drive a horse pending or
in a match race. He thinks Dr. West can beat any other
pacer except Johnson, and is willing to drive him against any
other for purses, but will have nothing to do with him in
connection with matches. Dr. West went into winter quar-
ters last season with a record of 2:25, which he reduced
recently at Freeport to 2:20}. Arrow's record is 2:1 1, a
)nst season as a four- year-old, when be had been trail
sixty dayB.— Abilene Kansas Gazette,

52

Lmtle* ami j^pjortsmati.

July 28

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and hoVsca are suspended for non-
payment of entrance, and other 'onuses, viz.:

By order of Ihe member at-^eou, Iowa.

B F. Arbuckle, Princeton, MjO., and b g John C.

By order of the Jackspn County Driving Clnb, Jackson,
Michigan. C. R. Van SErfter^ Cottonwood Falls, Kau., fined
$600 under Rule 64 for pulling.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz. :.

K. Hasterson, Clay Centre, Kansas, and ch m Lady Won-
der, suspended, by ^order of the member at Dodge City,
Kansas.

W. William^ -Valparaiso. Iodiana, and b g Freestone, sus-
pended by oider of the member at Dowagiac, Michigan.

W. Williams, Valparaiso, Indiana, aud br g Billy M-, sus-
pended by order of the Board of Appeals.

iBaao H. Miller, Memphis, Missouri, and gr g Telephone,
suspended by order of the Board of Appeals.

Geo. G. Painter, Peakville, Missouri, and gr g Telephone
snspended by order of the Board of Appeals.

F. B. Loomis, Girard, Kansas, and blk g Highland Laddie,
su-pended by order of the member at Springfield, Mo.

M. H. McCarthy, Washington, Indiana, and b g Grover
Cleveland, pacer, suspended by order of the member at
Charleston, Illinois.

Geo. F. Case, Detroit, Michigan, and br g Little Mack,
pacer, suspended by ordar of the Minnesota State Agricul-
tural Society, Hamline, Minnesota.

Detroit, July 17, 1888. J. H. Stbiner, Secretary.

♦ —

List of Colts

Foaled at the Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.'s pasture during
the season:

March 10, blk horse colt by Gladiator, dam Adina, {full sis-
ter to Adair 2:17,) by Electioneer. Property of Col, H. I
Thornton.

March 23, bay horse colt by Director, 2:17, dam Sweetness,
2:2H. by Volunteer, dam of Sidney 2:28. Property of Pleas-
anton Stock Farm Co.

March 31, chestnut horse colt with white strip in face, by
Guy Wilkes, 2:I5£, dam a thoroughbred rrare. Property of
Dr. Liliencrantz of Oakland.

April 8, light chestnut tilly, white star in forehead by Cali-
fornia Lambert, dam Trustee Nntwood, she by Nutwood out
of a Trustee mare. Property of L. D. Shippee of Stockton.

April 16, bay horse coir, white strip in face by Director,
2:17, dam May Day, 2:20 by Ballards Clay. Property of
Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.

April 18, blk tilly by Elector, (he by Electioneer) dam Ger-
trude by Del Sur. Property of D. J. McCarty,

April 20, blk till), white star in forehead, near hind ankle
white, by Hawthorn, (he by Nutwood) dam Mocking Bird.
Property of L. U. Shippee cf Stockton.

April 21, bay horse colt, white star in forehead, white snip

on noBe, by , dam Sally Tris. Property of H. W.

Pierce of San Francisco.

April 22, bay horse colt by Dexter Prince, dam Mack, the
dam of Moses S., two-year-old record 2:29£ Property of L.
M. Shippee of Stockton.

April 22, bay tilly by Monroe Chief, 2:18}, dam by Inca,
he by Woodford Mambriuo, son of Mambrino Chief. Prop-
perty of Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.

April 23. blk horse colt, white star in forehead, by Director,
2:17, dam Echora, 2:23^, Bhe by Echo. (Echora is the dam
of the three-year old stallion Direct, who is entered in all
the three-year-old stakes on this Coast this fall.) Property
of Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.

April 27, bay horse colt by California Lambert, dam Nettie
Nutwood, she by Nutwood dam Trustee. Property of L. U.
Shippee of Stockton.

May 3, bay filly by Nephew, he by Hambrino, dam Cassie
by Patchen Veinon, < am Roy, a full sister to Allen Roy,
2:17}. Property of D. J. McCarthy.

May 4, chestnut horse colt by Dawn, 2:19i, he by Nut-
wood, dam Alida by Admiral. Property of E. P. Heald of
San Francisco.

May 5, bay filly, white star in forehead, by Three Cheers,
dam Queen Emma. Thoroughbred. Property of John Ar-
nett of Pleasanton.

May 13, blk filly by Antevnlo, 2:19£, dam Fontana, she by
Almont. Property of Mrs. Silas Skinner of Napa.

May 13, chestnut tilly, white star in forehead ond stripe in
face, by Abbotsford, 2:19', dam a black mare by Nutwood
ont of Nell Crockett. Property of L. TJ. Shipper of Stock-
ton.

May 13, blk filly by MoDroe Chief. 2:18£. dam Crockett by
Whipple's Hambletonian out of Nell Crookett. Property of
Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.

May 20, brown filly by Clovis, he by Sultan, dam Nettie,
2:26, by Elmo. Property of Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.

May 20, blk horse colt, both hind legs white to above
ankles, white star in forehead, by Stamboul, 2:17, dam Moor
Maid by The Moor. Property of D. J. McCarthy.

May 21, bay filly, white star in forehead by Monroe Chief,
2:18}, dam Lady Clair, she by St. Clair, pacer. Property of
Pleasanton Stock Earm Co.

June 5, blk horse colt, white star in forehoad, by

dam Flora by Whipple's Hambletonian. Property of H. W.
Pierce of San Francisoo.

June 8, bay horse colt, white star in forehead, both hind
feet white, by Monroe Chief, 2:18}, dam Belle S., by Whip-
ple's Hambletonian. Property of Pleasanton Stock Farm
Co.

July 3, blue black filly, white star on forehead, by Monroe
Chief, 2:18}, dam Nellie Gilmer. Property Pleasanton Stock
Farm Co.

■ . - ■»

One of our Philadelphia contemporaries says concorning
the Tristan-Tea Tray race: "It has been very much of a puz-
zle to know why the English system of judging a race is not
adopted here and the present style of mixing up two separate
duties done away with. In all countries where racing is fol-
lowed, with the one exception of America, a race is judged
by one man, and he does nothing but place the horses as
they pass the post. To settle questions of foul riding, cross-
ing, jostling and 'Captain Armstrong' there are stewards ap-
pointed at each meeting. The judge should have his box
placed on the grand stand 6ide of the course, mainly for the
reason that the horses finish nearer the other s de, and he
has a better chance of seeing tbem approaching the finish
and noting the colors carried by the leaders. This ih a piece
of professional work just as much as starting the horses, and
the office shoald be recognized and paid as such. Without
casting any reflection whatever on the gentleman who offici-
ated at Sheepshead Bay, it is very well known that gentle-
men are only too frequently invited to the judges stand be-
cause they have handles to their names. The American turf
hns got a long way past that infantile stage, and everything
should be done to reduce the possibility of error to the
minimum.

Amador and Calaveras Agricultural
Association.

THE ENTRIES.

Following is a list of entries in races already dosed;
1 — Running Slake — For District saddle-horseB; $10 for
starters;' $50 added. Six hundred yards and repeat.

Nuner & Berry name , s m Liltle Rube

S. Sum&te names.. b g

R. 8. Love names e m Daisy L

M. Heffren names g g Copper Cent

C. F. Bunch names b g Gallagher

Dennis Scully names b g Parnell

J.I. Mlnear names s g Major

2— Running Stakes — For District horses; $20 entrance; half
forfeit; $150 added, of which $50 to second horse; third to
save stake. Half mile dash.

R. T. McCarthy names m Susie

G. L. Richardson names b s Painkiller

W, L. Davis Dames b g Jack Brady

E. Flinter names b g Norton

TJ. S. Gregory names , b g Barney G

A. 0 Smith names b g Bodie

3— Trotting and Pacing— Free fcr ail trotters and pacers
without a record up to date entries close. PurBe $300.

W;>rth Ober names b s Rosb 8

James Shea names ch g John Carter

F. Seguin nam s b g Litle Doc

T. D. White names g g Johnny Skelton

A. Tietjend names blk g Ontario

I — Running Stake — For all ages; $25 entrance; $10 for-
feit; $200 added, of which $50 to second horse; third to save
&take. One mile and repeat.

L. A Blasingame names b s Hermes

W. L . Davis names b g Jack Brady

D. Dennleon names b g Dave Douglas

E. Flitner names blk g Menlo

H. Howard names s s Phantom

Geo Howson names b s Oro

A Y. Siephen-on names b m Avondale

A. ¥ . Stephenson names s m Susie S

Andy Wakeman names s m Eita W

Hiram Willita names s g Cito

5— Trotting Purse, $400—2:27 class.

A T. Jackson names bgEd

P. Visher names be Lynwood

House i' & Soule name br s Ha Ba

Geo. Cropsy names ch s m Eva W

C.F. Bunch names br g Stoneman

6— Running Stake— For all ages; $25 entrance; $10 for-
feit; $200 added, of which $50 to second horse; third to
save stake. Half mile and repeat.

L. a. Blasineame names b m Leap Year

W. L. DavlB names bg Jack Brady

E. Flitner names b m Minnie R

D. Dennison names s m Blue Bonnet

Geo. Howson names g g Johnny Grey

W. H. Murray names s s Perregrine

W. H, Murray names ch g Bebbo

V C.Smith nomes b g Eolie

L, E. Sturgill names b m Susie S

Hiram Willits names ch m Lila Ferguson

8 — Running Slake — For all ages; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit;
$150 added, of which $50 to second horse; third to save
stake. Three-quarter mile and repeat.

Nuner & Berry names s m Annie B

G. L. Ricuardson names b m Minnie B

M. D. Gomez names ch g Pickpocket

L. A. Bhtslngame names bra Leap Year

D. Dennlson nameB s m Blue Bonnet

Geo. Howson names bsOro

A. Y. Stephenson names bm Avondale

A . Y. Stephenson names s m Susie S

AY. H. Murray names .s s Perresrine

A. Harrison names b g Plato

9— Running Stake, Handicap — For District horses; $15
entrance; half forfeit; $150 added, of which $50 to second
horse, third to .save stake. Six hundred yards dash.

R. T. McCarthy names m Susie

G. L Richardson names b s Painkiller

E. Flitner names b g Norton

TJ. S . Gregory names b g Barney G

A. C. Smith names gmLucyPenry

C. T. LaGrave, Sec., Ione, Cal.

Mares Bred to Antevolo, 1888.

Fair Notes.

The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association have
opened liberal stakes for three and four-year-olds, to close
Aug. 1st., to be trotted Oct. 8-13, at Lexington, Ky. They
will soon announce purse races, averaging $1,000 each.

The New Mexico Exposition and Driving Park Association
will hold its fair at Albuquerque, Sept. 24-29. G. L. Brooks,
president; C. B. Hawley, secretary; M. W. Flournoy,
treasurer.

The trotting meeting of the Kansas City Fair will be held
Sept. IS to 22 inclusive.

The Amador and Calaveras Agricultural Association have
added to their programme a special trotting purse ot $400 for
the 2:40 class. Entries close August first in this race, as in
the free for all trotting and free for all pacing races. All the
other races are closed, with a goodly lot of entries.

By mixing of copy last week the alove announcement
was made concerning the Sonoma and Marin Association,
whose entries will close August 1st. Elsewhere will be found
the entry list of our Ione friends.

JuBt as we are going to press wo receive the Los ADgeles
entry list. Tais will appear next week. One hundred and
fifty entries are made. Everything seems to promise a grand
meetiDg.

Salt Lake City should have some good racing in September
next as they advertise a well distributed programme of some
thirty races. Their entries close August 21 and September
11.

The fair grounds at Napa are now nearly ready for the
races of next October. The track is 58 feet wide and is ex-
cellently made. The buildings fire rapidly approaching com-
pletion. Every indication points to a successful meeting of
the Napa and Solano District Fair Association.

Colors Claimed.

Wm. Boots, of Milpitas, Cal , claims for theElmwood stable
black jaoket, white sleeves, red cap.

To Race for $50,000.

Tbe executive committee of the Coney Inland Jockey club
have announced that the Futurity slakes will be run on
Labor D <y, Monday, September 3. Out of (be original 752
entries, 363 are eligible to start. The probable value of the
stakes will be $50,000. The fall meeting will begin Septem-
ber 1.

No. 1. Mrs. Skinner, Napa, chestnut Pride of the West by Alcoma
dam by Cassius M. Clay Jr. Datee of service February 28th March
11th, April Utb, May 30th. J '

No. 2. Ed W. Berry, chestnut Puriesima Dameel by Whipple's
Hamblelonian, dam by Cornplaoter. Dates of service Februarv ^IeI
March 19th. - '

No 2. Barriere, Oakland, bay by Hiram Woodruff. Dates of service
February Ii2d, March 2Mb, April 10th.

No. 4. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Oakland, cbesinut Santa Cruz by
Double Cross, dam by Norfolk. Dites of service Februarv 23d Feb-
ruary 27tb, April 3d, M-y 26ib.

No. 5. J. B. Cole, ban Franelsco, Cream by Elmo. Date of service
February 24tb.

No. 6. J. B. Chase, San Francisco, black — by Venture dam by
Black Hawk, granddam by Owen Dale. Dateof service February 25th

No. 7. J. Eequa, Piedmont, bay by Nutwood. Dates of service
February 29th, March 28tb. April 25th.

No. 8. P. W. Bellingall, Oakland, bay. Dates of service March Sth
March 27th, April 15th. ° bin'

No. 9. B. Hoppe, Fruitvale, bay by Nutwood, her dam Oracle Data
of service March Kith.

No. 10. P. J. Mattews. San Leandro. bay by Speculation. Dates of
eervice March 12tb, April 1st, June l6t.

No. 11. P. J. Matthews, San Leandro, ches. by Venture, dam by
Speculation. Dates of service March 15th, April 4th, April 28th

No. 12. G C. Fountain, St. Helena, black by Whippleton. Date of
service March 23d.

No. 13. J. Macdonough, San Francisco, bay. Dates of service
March 25th, April 23d. ' service

No. 14. Ira Ramsdell, San Francisco, brown by Sultan, her dam bv
Elmo. Date of service March 2Cth.

No. 15. A. N. Wilson, San Francisco, bay by Steinway. her dam br
Elmo. Date of service March 27th. *

No. 16. Geo. E. Whitney, Oakland, bay by Chieftain (tbe dam of
Honesty) Date of service March 31st.

No. 17. J. K. Newton. San Francisco, bay by Whippleton. Dates of
Bervlce April 2d, May 20th.

No. 18. J. Avan, Oakland, bay. Dates of service April 2d, May
25th.

No. 19. D. Bryson, Linden, Pan Joaquin Co., brown by Mambrino
Wilkes, dam by Chieftain. Date of service April 6th

No. 20. D Bryson, Linden, black by Mambrino' Wilkes, dam bv
Chieftain. Dates of service April 7th, May 3d.

No. 21. J. W. McFadyen, Dixon, chestnut, by Major Tourtelloite
Date of service April 8th.

No. 22. JesseD. Carr, SalinaB, bay Gabil»n Maid by Carr's Mam-
brino, dam by Owen Dale. Dates of Bervice April Sth, May Sth

No. 23. Mrs. E. Warren, Linden, bay by Fred Arnold, dam the dam
ofAlpheus. Date of service April 11th.

No. 24. G. W. Hancock, Sacramento, bay by Nutwood, dam bv St
Clair. Date of service April 12th. *

No 25. J. N. Minor, Areata, Humboldt Co., brown Modjeeka by
Grand Moor, dam by Echo. Dates of service April 13th, May 17th
June 9th. '

No. 26. M. Lynn, Salinas, grey Mary Anderson by Pirate, dam bv
Vermont. Date of eervice April If tb.

No. 27. P. E G. Anzar, San Juan, grey Ella T. by Echo, dam bv A
W. Richmond. Dates of service April 17th. May 28th. '

No. 28. A. B Jackson, Salinas, chestnut by Antelope Dates of ser-
vice April 20th, June 6th.

No. 29. F. Galindo, Oakland, browu. Dates of service April 22d
June 12th, July Sth. *

No. 30. E. Dellwig, San Jose, bay Alice Garrett by Reuben Date
of service April 24tb.

No 31. D. Hnges, Oakland, black by Blackbird (Reaveis) dam bv
Vick's Ethan Allen. Dates of service April 24th, May 14th, June 5th
July.

No. 32. A. D. Starr, Oakland, brown. Date of service April 25th

No. S3. Mr. Haines, Oakland, bay by Erwin Davis. Date of nervice
April 26th,

No. 34. A. W. Siss^ns, San Francisco, black. Dates of service April
26th. June 10th.

No. 35. R. Berryman, Berkely. black by Fred Low. Date of service
April 27th.

No. 36. Murray Brothers. San Francisco, chestnut by Sonoma dam
by Owen Dale. Dates of service April 28tb, May lbth.

No. 37. J. B. Iverson. Salinas, bay by Vermont. Date of service
May 1st.

No. 38. L.Burgeiin, Oakland, bay. Dates of eervice May 1st, May

No 39. M.C. Hogan. North San Juan, bay, Dates of service May
6»h, June 3d. *

No. 40. A. PulBifer, Oakland, brown by Conductor dam by Bel
mont, (Williamson's). Dales of service May 7th, June 4th, June
20th.

No. 41. Henry Boyle, San Rafael, grey by General Grant, (Conklin'sl
Date of service May 7th. '

No. 42. Oscar Maudsfeldt, Oakland, chestnut by Altona Date of
eervice May 9th.

No. 43. Dennis Gannon, Oakland, bay by Sidney, dam by Hamble-
tonian, (Wbipples). Dates of service May 10th, June 5tb.

No 44. J. Villegia, Oakland, chestnut. Dates of service Mav 15th
June 3d. * *

No. 45 B. O. Wright, HopJand, chestnut Lady Del Sur, by Del Sur
dam by Clark Chief. Date of service May 15th.

No. 46. E. T. Kerr, San Francisco, bay. Dates of service May 16th
June Sth. '

No. 47. B. McMahon, San Francisco, chestnut by Sidney. Date of
service May 16th.
No. 48. P.J. Shafter, Olema, grey by Rustic. Date of service May

No. 49. A.'J. Turner, JSan Francisco, brown. Dateof service May

No. 50. Dr. Liliencrantz. Oakland, cbesinut Ex Templo by Thad
Stevens, dam Too Soon by Norfolk. DateB of service May 19th June
7tb.

No. 61. L. Morley. Oakland, grey. Date of service May 21st

No. 51. P. E. Dalton, Oakland, brown by Abbotsford. Date of ser-
vice May 24th.

No. 53. Wm. Vanderhurst, Salinas, bay by Carr'a Mambrino, dam bv
Vermont. Date of service May 25th.

No. 64. B. McMahon, San Francisco, black. Dates of service June
2d. June 27th.

No . G5. Mr. Emlay, Oakland . gray. Date of service June 11th

No. 66. Geo. J. Hughston, San Francisco, black, by Geo M patchen
Jr. Date of service June 13th.

No. 57. Mr. Claybrough, San Francisco, chestnut. Date of service
June 13<h.

No. 68. W R. Merrill, Willows, brown Bell A„ by Tilton
Almont. Date of service June 19th.

No. 69. H. Meyer, San Francisco, black, by Whippleton. Date of
service July 6th.

No. 60. George Grindell, Haywards, brown, by Erwin DavlB dam
by imp. Hercules. Date of eervice July 71st.

There were several mares which would not "come in," among them
Kitty L„ a daughter of MatUe Howard, by Dan Voorhees, a large fine
mare, and finely bied, owned by Captain Harris; a mare by General
Benton, from the dam of Adair, and others, which could hardly fail to
bring good colts. An analysis shows that there are 101 services to the
66 mares running from February 20th to July 21st, five months, and
at Ihe highest, April, there was not an average of one per day The
months were as follows: from February 20 th 8, March 14 ADril •*> Mav
27, June 19, and to the 21st of July 4 services. ' '

Oricrin of Racing Colore.

An article in Baity describes the origin of racing colors,
which it seems, were used indiscriminately before the year
1762. In October of that year a Dotii e was published setting
forth that "for the greater conveniency of distinguishing the
horses in running, as also for the prevention of disputes,
arising from not knowing the colours worn by each rider, the
under-written gentlemen have come to the resolution* and
agreement of having the colours annexed to the following
names worn by their respective riders," aDd then follows a
liBt of the nineteen owners who had so agreed. Previouslv
to thie we find an account of a race for a King's Plate in
which, of the seven Btarters, two were "rid in Yallow " two
"rid in White," and the other three all "rid in Red*" Of
these latter one was a chestnut, one a dark chestnut and one
a bay, so that backers might have made out whioh was which
with a little care; but only three different colors in a field of
seven is likely to lead to complication, and the resolution of
1762 was so sensible that one is only surprised it was not
Introduced many years before, particularly as gentlemen were
so careful about their liveries.

18*8

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Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

L03 Angele3 Fair Aug. 6 to 11

lone Fair Aug. 7 to 10

Santa Rosa Fair Ang. 13 to 18

Petaluma Fair Ang. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair Ang. 20 to 25

Chico Fair Aug. 21 to 25

Glenbrook Park Fair Ang. 28 to

Septl

Oakland Fair Aug. 27 to Sept. 1

Marreville Fair. .Aug. £8 to Sept 1
Sacramento State Fair Sept. o to 15

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

SauLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 24 to 29

Susanvllle Fair Sept. 24 to 2t

Pacheco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair. . - Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Treka Fair Oct. 3 to 6

Sat'lTrottingStallionStakt Oct 20th
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Rono State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 | Humboldt Fair.

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

NORTHWESTERN .

-Oct. 2 to 5

Eugene City, Oregon. ..3ept. 4 to 7

Colfax, W. T Sept. 10 to 15

Hfllsboro, Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Salem, Or., State Fair.. Sept. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

Deer Lodge, Mont July 18 to 22

Eutte City, Mont Aug. 6 to 11

Helena, Mont., Fair. .Aug. ±0 to 2c
Misaoulla, Mont.. Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8

EASTERN.

Monmouth Park.. July 4 to Aug. HO ' Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 i Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Nov. 8

Kansas City Fair Sept. 17 to 22 |

Dates Claimed

Loa Angeles, Fair, Dist. 6 Aug. 6—11

Butte City, Montana races Aug. 6—11

Amadnr and Calavera Co.. lone City Anp. 7—10

Ronoma Co., Santa Rosa Aug. 13— 18

Helena, Montana races Aug. 10— 25

Chico Trotting and Pacing Aug. 21 — 25

Sonoma and Marin, Petaluma, Dist, 4, Fair Aug. 2—25

13th District Fair, Marys'ville Aug. 28 -Sep. 18

Spokane Falls, Washington races Sep. 3 — 8

California State Ftir, Sacramento Sep. 3 — 15

Nevada State Fair, Reno, Nevada Sep. 17— 22

Stockton, California Sep. 18—29

Agricultural Association. No. 10 Fair, San Luis. Obispo Sep 25-22

Central Circuit.

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The race was one of consieerable interest, six heats being
trotted before a decision was arrived at. Ovolo was the
favorite from the start, bat an unfortunate habit of breaking
came near losing him the race. The Hrst to heats were won
by Ovolo in 3:05 and 2:5S, the other horses ranging as
follows in both heats: Harry il. second, S. D. S. third and
King Bee fourth. In tne third heat Ovolo broke badly and
heat was taken by Harry M. in "2:57, the best time made.
Ovolo came in second, King Bee third and B. D. S. fourth.
The latter was withdrawn after this heat. The fourth heat
was a hotly contested one, Ovolo and Harry M. coming under
the wire together. The judges declared it a dead heat. In
the fifth heat Ovolo broke again and Harry M. passed under
the wire a little in advance, King Bee third, time 2:571- The
sixth heat and raGe was won by Ovolo in 2:57^, Harry M.
second and King Bee third.

The second race of the day was a dash of 300 yards for a
purse of §50. Entries — Twenty-four, b b, by Gtorge N.
Stinson; Alex, bay h, by James Browning; Hoss Meare, bay
m, by George Hoss; Greely, gr g, by J. L. Jones; Olympia,
sor m, by John Williams. The race was won by Greely in
17J secoDds, Olympia second, Hoss Meare thirn, Alex fonrth,
Twenty-four fifth.

The third race was rnDning, one-half mile and repeat for a
purse of §50. John Williams entered sor m Olympia. J. L.
Jones entered gr g Greeley and J. P. McCutcheon entered
blkg Coaley.

This was the most exciting race of the day, and bets were
freely offered two to one on Olympia, with few takers. The
outcome showed the general judgment to be correct, the sor-
rel mare rnnning both heats with ease in 55 seconds.

This closed the regnlar races. The next meeting will be
held the second week in October. — Palouse Gazette.

Colfax (W. Ter.) Races.

Letters indicate day of the week; when figure 2 precedes the
letter it means on the second time that that day returns during the
meet ing.

Purses or stakes marked * are closed.

Riverside, Oregon.

Summaries.

July 14, First race. Half mile heats.
jTotbachlld'B bit m Fleeta, byAtamont, dam unknown— Roths-

child 1 1

King's b g Henry, by Henry Clay, dam unknown— King 2 2

Leonard's b m Little Nell, by Whipple's Hambletonian— Leonard 3 3
Time, 1:23, 1:24.

BEC02TD BACE,

Bailey's bf Flo Flo 3, by Decoration (son of Kisber) dam Nellie

Dale oy Henderson's Emigrant — Bailey 12 1

Heart's b g Rocket— Heart — 2 12

House's cb g Charley— House 3 3 3

Time-1:38, 1:36, 1:314.
Third race— Wilson's ch g Cereal by Banchero, dam Lady

Fleming— "Wilson 2 11

Hayden's b g Bobert by Magna Charta — Hayden 1 1 2

Geo. Frank's b g Tom Monday by Deadsbot— King 3 3 If

Time-lAl*. 1:294, 1:29*.
DECIDING RACE BETWEEN THE WINNERS.

Fleeia-Bothschlld 1

Cereal— Cook 2

Flo Flo— Bailey 3

Time, 1:22 J.

McMinnville, Oregon-

From the Pacific Rural Spirit and Willamette Farmer we
clip the following report of the races at McMinoville, Yam-
hill Co., Or : The track waB in good condition, and now
ranks as the equal, if not the best of any on the North Pad tic.
The grand and judges' stand are both new, convenient and
commodious.

First I>ay.
First race, July 3d— Banning. Five-eighths dash.

Jim Merritt, br g I

SalUe Duffy, b m 2

Humboldt, be 3

Time, 1 :05.
Secondrace— Trotting; two in three.
Birdy, b f , 4, by Inauguration, dam by Hambletonian Mambrinj — Rich-
mond 3 1 1

Rnbia.ch m, by Napa — Bryan 14 4

Lucy, b m, by Hambletonian Mambrino — Porter 2 3 3

Kittleman, ch b, by Hambl^'onian Mambrino— Mosier 4 3 2

Best time, 2:39.

Second Day.

McMrsrsvrxiE, Jnly 4th — First race — Rnnning. Half mile dash.

Dudley's Jordan 1

Bryan's Glen Dudley 2

Time, 0:52.
Second race— 3unnlng. Quarter mile dash.

Sears' Daisy 1

Garrison's Lancer Dudley 2

McAlisteT's Kittie Wei's 3

Perkins' Minnie B 0

Time. 0:24.
Third Race -Trotting, free for all, 3 in 5.

Fred Hambleton, s h— Smith 1 1

fiafferty, sh h- Woods 2 J

Time, 2:372, 2:35.
Running, mile dash.

Well's John Hall, bh - 1

Tompkins' Jim Merritt, br g 2

Sears ' Sally Duffy, bm 3

Time, 1:474.

FIFTH BACE.

The unpretentious manner in which the driver of Johnny
Gearin drove, apparently allowing Binger Hermann to win
the first heat, as well as the fact that Gearin still sold about
three to one led the judges to believe there was crooked work.
They allowed the driver of Hermann to go the second heat.
They then ordered that Hermann be turned over to Smith.
The third heat the driver of Gearin boldly run his horse
nearly a quarter and closed up a gap of more than fifty yards
and came out two or three lengths ahead. It was evident
that the driver was either grossly ignorant of the rnles or
else he intended to bo violate the rules that the judges
would distance Gearin. After consultation the judges con-
cluded that the driver intended to get his horse out of the
race, and the judges concluded in justice to all that he re-
main in the race, but save the heat to Hermann, Gearin's
owner evidently anticipated the situation, and asked to
change his driver, which he did.

Dr. E. E. Goucher.s Jonnny Gearin, cbg 2 1 2 1 1

S A Manning's Binger Hermann, cb g 12 12 2

Time. 3:21, 3:21, 8:08, 3:16, 3:16.

Sixth Race— Running, quarter mile dash.

Dudley " 1

Laura 2

Time, 0:25

Seventh Bace— Dunning, quarter mile dash,

MinnleC - *

Dennis a

lime, 0:255

Mile and a sixteenth— Jim Douglas, a, by Wildidle, 122,
Chicago, July 1, 1S86, 1:47*.

Mile and a sixteenth heats — Slipalong, -5, by LoDgfelicw
115, Chicago, Sept. 2, 1885, 1:50$-1;48}.

Mile and an eighth — Rosalie, 4, by Leamington, catch
weight, 80, Brighton Beach, Ang. 13, 1881, 1:53$; Spalding.
4, by Billet, 97. Chicago, July 1, 1886, \M\.

Mile and an eighth heats— Gabriel, 5, by Alarm, 112.
Sheepshead track, Sept. 23, 1880, 1:56—1:56.

Mile and three-sixteenths — Joe Cotton, 5, bv King Alfonso,
1:09*, Sheepshead Bay, Sept. 7, 1887, 2KKH-

Mile and a quarter— Dry Monopole, 4, by Glenelg, 106,
Brooklyn Jockey Club, May 14, 1887, 2:07-

Mile and a quarter heats — Glenmore, 5, by Glen Athol,
114, Sheepshead track, Sept. 25, 1880, 2:10—2:14; Mary An-
derson won first heat in 2:09.

Mile and 500 yards— Bend Or, by Buckden, 115, Saratoga,
N. Y. July 25, 1882, 2:10.

One of the finest trotting authorities in the country Fays
that the horse that beats Prince Wilkes this season will have
to trot in 1:14 or better. He showed a great deal of speed
last fall in his race with Belle Hamlin, in one heat of which
he could undoubtedly have finished in better than 2:13 had
bis driver been disposed to press bim. If, as is stated, he is
faster than ever this season, be would be a good one to pnt
against Harry 'Wilkes or Clingstone.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, bnt as a guarantee of good faltb. Let-
ters received without the writer's name cannot receive attention.

Reader, San Jose, Cal.

Will you please inform me tnrough your paper the breed-
ing of the blk m Baby Mine by Nephew. She was raised by
Mr. Dudley. By answering the above you will greatly oblige.

Answer. "We have no authentic infoimation. Can any
reader inform us?

Editor Breeder and Sportsman : — Have the kindness to
say through the colums of your paper, about date (from sow-
ing April 1st) when it would be judicious to feed stock on
corn, also sorghum, and best mode of feeding each. Corn
and sorghum three feet high now.

Menlo Park, July 20th, 1888. B. Ten Broecr.

Answer — We are scarcely competent to answer the query
of Mr. Ten Broeck, but if the intention is to feed it green, cu
daily, Bhould say that it could be profitably used now. Pret
vious to this and laat year we planted patches of sweet com
to be given the horses in training, and commenced by thin,
ning out the rows when it was not more than two ftet high.
As an adjunct to the food of horses wnich are in training to
run or trot it is very valuable, and for stock generally the
green blades in this climate alter the native grasses become
dry, muBt be equally serviceable. Mr. Ten Broeckin his
old-time Southern lacing experience must have seen corn
fodder used to a great extent, and, doubtless, he can recall
the time when trainers of that section thought that a horse
could not be "ordered" without that kind of "roughness."
Great care was taken to cure it properly, the blades Dulled
from the stalk and put in handfulls between the ears, after
drying sufficiently email bundles were made of them, carried to
the ends of the rows, and from there carted to the barn, where
they were put on scaffolds, after having gone through prelim-
inary sweat. But for feeding common stock, no such extreme
pains were taken. The com was out when the ears were nearly
ripe, put in a shock, closely bound at the top with a band cf rye
straw, when after the "husking" was done it was fed. If sown
broadcast or in drills, smaller bundles were made, and cured
much in a similar manner to hay, excepting that greater care
was necessary in the first stages. When fed green, due cau-
tion must be observed by restricting the quantity until the
animals have become accustomed to it.

Names Claimed.

The first was a 600 yards running dash for a purse of $50.
James Jones entered gr b Greeley, Josiah Lee entered blk g
Coaley, John Williams entered sor g Olympia, and Lee Mc-
Outcheon b g Tackhammer. The dash was won by Greeley
in 35 £ seconds.

The second race was free for all, trotting, mile heats, best
three in five, for a purse of $100. James Matheson entered
ch g George M., G. A. Wright entered b m Hattie May,
James L. Jones entered sor m Colfax Maid, Wm, Larkin
.Bland, but afterward withdrew him.

It took the entire five heats to settle this contest. The
first was won by Colfax Maid in 3:26, George M. second,
Hattie May third. In the second heat George M. was dis-
tanced, Hattie May coming in second. The third and fourth
heats were won by Hattie May, and the fifth and race by Col-
lax Maid. The time made waa 3 :26, 3 :09, 3:16, 3:16±, 3:16.

The second day's racing was opened with the three-year-
old trot, mile heats, best three in five, for $100. W. W.
Waite and Charles B. Newman succeeded Messrs. Harlow and
Peacock as judges.

P. D. Bunnell entered b h Ovolo, Thomas Benton entered
b a King Bee, W. B. Benshaw entered bhS.D. S., David
Marsh entered b h Harry M.

The Best Running Records.

One-quarter of ft mile— Belle, Galveston, Tex., Jnly 3,
1880, 21 |s., age and weight unknown.

One-quarter mile heats — Suspender, Los Angeles, Cal.,
April 10, 1883, 23^8., pedigree unknown.

"Three furlongs— Alsie, 4, by Grindstone, — , Little Rock,
Ark., April 25, 1882. 36is.; Daniel B, 6, Helena, Mont., 34},
July 4, 1888.

Half a mile— Olitipa, 2, by Leamiogtoo, 97, Saratoga, N.
Y. July 25, 1874, 47is. ; Galen, 2, by Fauatus, 114, Chicago,
111'., July 13, 1888.

Half mile heats— Bed Oak, a, 114, Carson City, Nev., Sept.
16. 1879, 48Js.— 49s.

Five-eighths of a mile — Jim Benwick, 5, by Joe Hooker,
115. San Francisco, Nov. 3. 1883, l:0OJ.

Five-eighths of a mile heats— Sudie McNairy, 3, by En-
quirer, 98, July 2, 1883, 1:02*— lr03J.

1200 yards— Hickory Jim, a, by Dasher, 110, New Orleans,
March 13, 1883, 1:10.

Tbree-quurtars of a mile— Force. 5, by West Roxbury, 121,
Louisville, Ky., Sept. 23, 1883, 1:13

Three-quarter-mile heats— Lizzie S., 5, by Wanderer, 118,
Louisville, Ky., Sept. 28. 1833, 1:13*— 1:13}.

Seven furlongs— KingBtnn, 3, by Spendthrift, 118, Sheeps-
head Bay, Sept. 1, 1887, 1:27*.

Seven-furlong heats— Little Buttercup, a, by Hurrah, 100,
New Orleans, April 29, 1884, 1:30—1:311.

Seven and a half furlongs— Little Minch, a, by Glenelg,
118, Nashville, Nov. 5, 1887, 1:35.

One mile— Ten Broeck, 6, by Phaston, 110, Louisville, May
24, 1887, against time, 1:38*.

By F. E. Morse, Stockton, Cal.

Amy M., for black filly, three white feet, foaled February
10, 1888, by Favorite, he by Buccaneer, out of Greydale, by

Index.

By B. W. Peck, Healdtburg, Cal.

Oriole, for sorrel filly, strip in face, two hind legs white
half way to hocks, foaled April 5, 1888, aired by Capri, dam
by John Nelson.

By Irvin Ayer$.

For the following colts and fillies, foaled at Walnut Creek
on the following dates, viz.:

Febiuary 18th, Istar, for bay filly, with black points, and
black spot in the center of left hip, by Mambrino Wilkes, dam
Narka by Nephew; second dam Babe by Cniefiatn; thirJ
dam the dam of Gold Note, record 2:25.

Marco. 5th, Mylitts, for bay rilly, black points, star in fore-
head, by Mambrino Wilkes, dam Mnllie Beck by Capt. Cole;
second dam Fanny Fern, dam of Mollie Drew, 2:27, by Jaok
Hawkins — Capt. Cole by Whipple's Hambletonian, from the
Livingston mare.

March 21st, Bettis, for bay filly, black points, by Echo
Royal, dam Piracy by Buccaneer; 6econd dam Louise by
Geo. M. Patchen Jr., sister to Vanderlyn.

April 26th, ScythiaD, for bay colt, black points, near hind
foot white, by Mambrino Wilkes, dam Fancy by Bonner;
second dam Sophia by Williamson's Belmont. This colt is
full brother to Gus Wilkes.

May 25tb, Chaldean, for black colt, no white, by Mambrino
Wilkes, dam Fredolia by Fred Arnold; second dam by Mam-
brino Wilkes; third dam the Beach mare — Fred Arnold b>
Nephew, from Fanny Fern.

Jane 20th, Anata, for bay filly, black points, off hind foot
white, by Clovis, dam Annie Laurie (2:30 at three years) by
Echo; second dam Blaok Swan by Tenbroek, by Jack Haw-
kins.

Lindora Wilkes, for bay filly, bred by Wm. Corbitt, two
years old, black points, by Guy Wilkes, dam Rosetta by The
Moor; second dum Cecilia Clark by Clark Chief, third dam
by Capt. Beard.

By PUasanlon Stock Farm Co.

Pleasa>ton, for bay horse, oolt, foaled April 1'
Director, dam May Day (a full brother to Margaret 8
In all the two-year-old stakes on this coast this sea.

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July 28

A Plain Hint.

It is always well to look to the locks of the stable while the
horse is jet within. The Franklin Driving Park Association
have realized this, and have taken admirable precautions in
a very pleasant but decided manner. We clip from the
Cleveland letter in the N. T. Spirit of the Times:

The head and front of this association is a man among
men, and, in these days of wickedness, to meet and deal with
sack a mau as Hon. J. C. Sibley is like meeting an oasis in
the desert. So genial, so hospital, so generous, so markedly
unbiased in his opinions where self is interest, d; so squara,
fair and honest. It is unnecessary to say that such a man
would be popular, and that every man, woman or child that
knows him is ready to draw sword in his defence. The influ-
ence such a man would have was plainly phown during the
meeting, and it has never been the writer's good fortune to
attend any meeting so peaceful and harmonious, where
owners and drivers alike seemed to try in every way to do the
right thing and at the ri^ht time. The association pot a lock
on wickedness and belted it down in a most effective and
novel way. They issued the following letter, which waB
given to every one interested:

"To drivers of horses in races at Franklin. Dear Sir: In
handing you this letter calling jour attention to the rules,
the management do so not in the belief that without such
nutice you would violate the rules, but by calling your atten-
tion thereto in a friendly way, they ask your assistance in
waking this meeting one where strict impartiality in the
application of the rules, together with a rigid enforcement of
the same shall distinguish it by jaBlice to each horse and
horseman, and tend to popularize the sport with the public.

"While the management propose to enforce all rules, never-
theless your special attention is called to the following rules
of the National Trotting Association:

"Rale 15, fraudulent entries; Rule 29 Sec. 10, starting and
keeping position; Rale 30, Seo. 1 and 3, horse breaking; Rule
35, collis'on and breakdown; Rule 46. Sec. 1 and 2, decorum;
Rule 47, loud shouting; Rule 4S. Sec. 1 and 2, fools.

"Yoar attention is thus called explicitly to the rules, and
after stating to you that they will be rigidly enforced, any
driver incurring the penalties of their infraction has done so
with foil knowledge of the certainty of paDishment, and can
only have himself to blame if he becomes the victim.

"Patrol jndges will be stationed at each torn of the track
and through the *cut.'

"Let no driver think because he may possess a national
reputation as such, or another driver who may be acquainted
with the jadges or management, presume upon these facts to
protect him from any violation of the rules. On this track
all drivers for the time being are strangers, and, itis hoped,at
all limes gentlemen.

"Accept this letter in the kindly Bpirit that prompts it.

"Yours, Frasklin Driving Park."

A public expression of principles, such as this, when
followed by rigid enforcement of the rules, is what nearly
all (especially the smaller) associations need, and the follow-
ing of such "rules and principles will result in making an
association popular and successful, and in the banishment of
piratical turfites and wickedness."

The Erooklyn Jockey Club and the Coney
Island Club to Fight.

It is significant that the Brooklyn Jockey Club, in fixirg
dates for its fall meeting, should claim "about September 17"
as the opening day. This may mean September 12, 13, 14 or
15, dates already selected by the Coney Island Jockey Club.
It looks as if war between the clubs was inevitable, and both
associations cry "Let it come." The racing season must be
over by October 15 under the new law, and three clubs have
to crowd their way into the gap that lies between September
1 and that date. This might be done pleasantly and in order
were it not for a recent discovery that the Sheepshead Bay
people intend to open their season of 1889 on June 13. This
alarms and angers both Gravesend and Jerome Park, and
they threaten reprisals.

A story has been published that the Dwyers have opened
hostilities, being goaded thereto by the unpleasantness aris-
ing from the Tea Truy-Tristan decision at Sheepshead Bay,
whereby the judges gave a race to Tristan that the public
swore belonged to Tea Tray. The plain truth is that the
Dwyers, who are thorough sportsmen, have said less about
that decision than their friends. Hundreds of officious per-
sons declared to the brothers that they had been cheated out
of their rights. Some, entirely unknown to the owners of
Tea Tray, took pains to inform them by letter that they had
been badly treated and urged them to break a lance witn the
Coney Islanders.

On this point the Dwyers said to a Tribune reporter yester-
dav that they had never expressed an opiniou as to which
horse won the Thistle stakes. They saw the race from the
end of the grand stand next to the betting ring, where it is
impossible to judge a close finish. When Tristan's number
was hoisted and the public bawled for Tea Tray, and the
colt's owners, falling in with the popular belief, came to the
conclusion that Tea Tray did win. For a while they were
very sore. Bat they got over it, and, as everybody knows,
continued to ran their horses for stakes in which they were
engaged.

The Dwyers are to all intents and purposes owners of the
Gravesend course. They do not intend to be crowded in the
matter of dates, holding that there should be an equal
div sion between the Coney Island, Brooklyn and American
Jockey Clans, spring and fall.

"We only want fair treatment," said Philip Dwyer, "and
so long as we get what's owing to ns there shall be no trouble.
But if there must be a fight we shall enJeavor to hold our
own."

The fight may not come off before nest spring. Meantime,
the Dwyers will Bell their interest in the Coney Island Jockey
Club, although they will continue to enter their horses in
such stakes as suit them. — N. T. Tribune.

Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Association.

The following have made the third payment in the three-
year-old stake at Petaluma, to be run Tursday, Aag. 23d.

W. C.Harlan b g Dinah by Prompter, dam the Sproul
mare.

J.P. Kerrblk h Memo by Sidney, dam Flirt by Bucca-
neer.

San Mateo Stock Farm b g Grandee by Lo Grand, dam
Womice.

Pleasanton Stook Farm blk h Direct by Director, dam
Echora, 2:23*.

"A Year and a Beating."

The following is cot from the Spirit of the Times, and we
are in hopes that the success of Memorandum will give Mr.
Sibley more courage regarding the thoroughbred mares which
he has put in bis trotting stud, than was expressed in his
letter we copied some months ago.

The event of the day to the Franklin people was the win-
ning of the four-year-old stake race by Memorandum, by
Nephew, the three. year-old stallion belonging to Prospect
Hill Farm, tie showed himself to be the gamest and most
level-headed colt that was trotted on the track. He carried
himself like an old-timer, and trotted almost as evenly as old
King Phillip, catching quickly on the few breaks that he
did make. Tom King, the colored trainer, hell the lines
over Memorandum, and was as tickled over winning the race
as a girl in a new calico dress. It greatly pleased Mr. Sibley,
too, and other folks who where on the ground. V'hy, just
think, a tbree-year-nld having to do battle with four-year-
olds and coming out at the top of the heap in a five heat race,
and then making the best time of the race in the last heat.
And that's just what Memorandum did. The little stallion
who was presented to Mr. Sibley by Senator Stanford when
he made his other purchases in California, is by Nephew,
and his dam is Belle Mahone. a thoroughbred.

FOUR-YEAR-OLD STAKE.

There were four staiters in this race — Memorandum,
Woodman, Brown Hull and Josie Hull— and from the fact
that Woodman had sold favorite in the pools and that one of
the col's, Memoiandum, wes a year youugtr than the others
and had never before started in a race, considerable interest
was manifested in the event. Memorandum drew the pool
while Woodman bad to take the outside. Josie Hall broke
at the word and Woodman indulged in some runuing. He
broke again before reaching the quarter pole. Brown Hull
al=o doing the same thing, and Memorandom having a nice
lead. Quarter, 42 seconds. Brown Hall marie another
break on the stretch. Half, 1:22. \Soodman and Brown
Hall both broke again on the back stretch. Memorandum
continued to trot like an old timer, and won the heat amid
the deafening cheers of the crowd. Woodman finished sec-
ond, Brown Hull third and Josie last. Time, 2:43.

Second beat — Woodman broke at the word, Brown Hull
also. The former took another run on the back stretch.
Memorandum led at the quarter in 42 seconds, bnt made his
first break on the stretch, Woodman passing him. Wood-
man indulged in another run before passing the qoarter.
Memorandum gave him quite a brush down the stretch.
Woodman onlv winning by a head. Brown Hull third.
Time. 2:43£.

Third heat — Brown Hull and Josie Hull both left their
feet at the tarn. Woodman slightly leading Memorandum.
Woodman broke after passing the qoarter and Brown Hull
did the same thing on upper turn. Memorandum made a
slight Fkip on the stretch, but did not lose anything by it.
Josie and Brown Hull both broke on the back stretch.
Memorandum again came within half a head of beating
Woodman in- Time. 2:46.

Fourth heat — Memorandum broke slightly on the turn. It
was a race from row on between Memorandum and Wood-
man, with the odrls in favor of the former, he takin - the pole
from Woodman on the stretch by squarely out-trotting bim,
doing the half in 1:23. The chestnut stallion broke on the
back stretch and again in the cat, Memorandum increasing
his heed and winning the heat in 2:43£.

Fifth heat — As it was glowing late the word was given
when Memorandum, which was the pole horse, was almost a
leugth behind Woodman. Woodman ran through the cut, and
Tom brought Memorandum up even with him. Then to use
Tom's own words, "I axed de little fellow if he was gwine to
leave dat sorrel colt beat him. and if he did I would rip him
cl'ar up de back when I got him off de tiack. Dat was de
fust time I had axed him, and he let himself right out."
Woodman never headed Memorandum again, and ho finished
the mile in 2-A2\, the fastest heat of the race.
Same Day— Stak* $165, four-yar-olds.

Memorandum, b c (3). by Nephew — Prospect Hill

Farm - 1 2 2 11

Woodman, ch c-R. W\ Davis 2 1 1 2 2

Josie Hull, ch f—H. Thomas 3 8 3 4 4

Brown Hull, br g— W. B. Brown 4 4 4 3 3

Time, 2:43— 2:43^— 2:46— 2:4Pi—2:42J.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club-

The Mayrisch Badge sailing race attracted qnite a number
of people to the creek last Sunday. There was a nice sailing
breeze, and anticipations of good sport were fully realised.
The Mystic was unable to enter, owing to a bad leak in her
garboard from recent alterations in her centerboard. The
entries were Bonita, Gipsy, Flirt, Conchita, Whisper and
Dart, the Gipsy holding the badge. A splendid start was
effected, the canoes going down the center of the creek in a
bunch to take full advantage of the tide off the island. Flirt
drew ahead and kept there till near the Btake, when Whisper
overhauled and passed her, rounding first, the Conchitu, Dart
and Bonita about thirty yards behind. Shortly after round-
ing, the Flirt being to leeward of Whisper, went about and
stood across the basiu, the rest of the fleet staudiug up for
the Alameda side and hugging the shore, when they came
about and weathered the point. It was apparent Flirt was
out of the race, being away to leeward. It was now a spleu-
did contest between Dart, Bonita and Gypsy all the way up,
the Bonita finally crossing the line ahead.

Expired times — 1. Bonita, 50£ minntes.

2. Dart, 49

3. Gipsy, 50 "

4. Conchita, 50|

5. Whisper, 52 "

6. Flirt, 52$ "

The breeze bad now freshened considerably, and after some
discussion another race was proposed, the Commodore said
he would provide the prize, so it was shortly arranged. The
breeze loosed rather ominous for racing sails, but nobody
weakened and chauged suits. A splendid start was effected,
the Flirt at once takiug the lead. The canoes simply flew,
and presented a very pretty spectncle. Flirt rounded the
stake first about one hundred yards ahead; Bonita second.
By this time ne irly all had reefs in, and the spray flew quite
lively. Flirt kept on improving her advantage, and finally
came in winner four minutes ahead of the second boat.

Expired times— Flirt, 39.40
Dart, 43.40
Bonita, 44.25
Gipsy, 45

This is one of the best times ou record for the club. Most
of the absent members have now returned, and the prospects
are good for lively times round the Canne Club.

TRAP.

Lincoln Tournament.

The 0T>en tournament under the auspices of the Lincoln
Gun Club at Alameda Potnt on Sunday last whs very success-
ful, botn as to number of entries and skill of participants.
It began punctually at 9:30, the adveitised time, about two
hundred spectators being present. The day was well suited
to the sport, except for a little wind in the afternoon. The
first match at ten single blue rocks had sixteen entries,
among them being several of the first rate artificial target
shots of the city, but the scores were not brilliaDt. Mr. Parks
doing best with nine followed by Mr. Golcher with seven.

A summary of the scores is appended.

At 10 Bingle Mue rock targets, Chamberlin rules; S2. 50 entrance
First won Ly Parks, second by Golcher, third by Mellish, fourth by
F. Cate.

C. r-ate C Fanning 3

O. Ford 3 Golcher 7

Parks 9 Campbell 5

Sctwerln e 3 . Cbristainson 4

F. Cate e H. Christainson 5

Karney t Brans... «

Wenzel 4 Scovern 5

Bunsbee 3'llellish s

Ties at six blue rocks.

C. Cute 2|F. Cate 3

Schwerin 1 'Hellish 4

At 50 siDgle blue rocks, S2.R0 ei trance. Frazeir won first, Bran.*,
C Cate, Scott and Hellish divided second, third and fourth.

Parks

Ford 9

Brans 3 3

Scovern 9

Cate F ?

CateC ]3

FanDing 12

Christiansen H n

Frazier 16

Scott lb

Dunshee ]0

Huther 11

Golcher ll

At lo single blue rocks. $1.50 entrance. First won by Wenzell
second by Parks, third by C. Cate. fourth by Scott.

Scbwerin.. n

Lambert g

Wenzell 8

Morris 12

Hellish 13

Christiansen 7

Jones 9

Summerfield 12

Campbell y

1 ambert A n

Kearney n

Murdock \2

Short 5

Jones 6

Bruns 6

Schwerin i

FanniDg fi

Shaft 1

Bummerfield 5

Wenzell 8

Ford 5

Muter. 6

Lambert G

Parks 7

Golcher 5

Campbell C

Dunshe* 7

A.Lambert 6

C. Cate 7

Kearney.,

Scott 7

Jackson a

Wenzell took first money, ?12, and the shoot-off for second, third
and fourth at sis disks resulted as follows:

Muter 2lCate 4

Parks P Scott .'.. 2

Dunshee 2[

At 10 single blue Tocks, S1.P0 entrance. First won by Parks, second
by Golcher, third by Hellish, fourth by F, Cate.

O. Cate 6,'Fanning 3

Ford 3lGolcher 7

Campbell 7

Parks 9

Schwerin 6

F. Cate f

Kearney ?

Wenzell 4

Dunshee 3

Christiansen 4

H. Christiansen 5

Bruns 4

Scovern e

Hellish p

At 5 pairs, blue rocks, 51.50 entrance. First won bv Short, Btcond
by Ford, third by Schwerin, fourth and fifth divided by Scovern.
Hellish C. Cate and Parks.

Ford 7|Sbort 8

Kearney 4 Bruns..

Shaft

Golcher a

Wenzell - 3

Parks 5

Fox 7

C.Cate 6

Schwerin

Campbell 4

Hellish

Scove.in . 5

Cate .' 2

Seattle.

The Rod and Gun Club of Seattle held its closing shoot on
Satorday last. The attendance was not so large as usual,
many of the-members being away on camping trips. The
day was a good one, bnt the shooters were very much out of
form, and did not equal their usual high scores.

At 15 single Bins Rocks and 5 pairs. Chamberlin rules. For club
trophies.

pa ins.

SINGLES.

G. Kellogg 10

W. H. Harris 6

Wm. M. Robertson 7

W A. Hardy 11

Josiah Collins, Jr u

11 7

11 6

■ — ♦

The fourth annual tournament of the Sportsmen's Asso-
ciation of the Northwest will be held at Walla Walla under
auspices of the Rod and Gun Club on August 13rb, 14th and
15th. Thirteen matches are listed, seven at live birds and
sis at American Clay BirdB, with entrances ranging from $3
to $50.

Inanimate bird contests will be shot nuder National Asso-
ciation Rules.

Live bird contests will be shot under Illinois State Rules.
Five traps. Thirty "yards rise, use of both barrels.

Purses will be divided into 50, 30 and 20 ner cent, class
shooting.

Five per cent, will be deducted from gross winnings for
expenses.

There will be a oomplele stock of Chamberlin cartridges
on band for sale to shooters.

Two sets of traps will be kept going all the time.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels. In all instances writing plainly namea of tilreanddn.ni
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Visit.

Mr. H. K. Silvie's English setter Thcebe to Mr. F. A.
Taft's Gordon setter Don, at Truckee, on July 20th, 1838.

The Aged Stake of the next trials will be a large one, some
twenty entries having already been promised, of which many
are first raters.

On August 5\h at Newark Coursing Park an open stake
for thirty-two dogs will be run for the benefit of Mr. John
Dugan. Mr. D 11 gun has been for many years a staunch sup-
porter of cour-iug and his friends should tend a hand to
make his benefit a rousing one.

Hon. John S. Wise sends circulars and posters of the dog
show to be held at Richmond. Ya., on October 9, 10, II and
12 next. Twenty-tive hundred dollars in prize money is
offered, and several especially attractive features are men-
tioned, notubly a large exhibit of Virginia fox-hounds, a
type of dogs quite as well established as any, and one which
should be given some speoific name.

1888

«Pxe ^Ktz&zx and §s> porismgn.

55

Dr. N. Rowe editor of the American Field left New York
for Europe on Saturday last, to be gone until the middle of
September unless he becomes homesick sooner. He has
labored unremmittingly for ten years in building ap his
splendid journal and has well earned the rich reward now
being reaped. Sportsmen abroad will find him a rare com-
bination of all that is best in the typical American gentle*
man and sportsman. '_

Mr. Walter, who recently established himself at Gait as a
professional dog trainer, called at this office on Tuesday last.
He has a string of twelve dogs in hand, all but one being
Eoglish setters. The exception is an Irish red. Four of the
dogs are Derby entries for the nest Pacib'o Coast Field Trials.
Mr. Walter also has the California Kennel's Loadstone and
Enid. Also Mr. Bennett's Sirias and Mr. Chipman's Saladin.
Also Mr. Albert Peri's Pride, and Mr. Henry May's recently
imported brace. He reports that the dogs are ell in thriving
condition, and very likely animals. The nest Geld trials
will be very interesting because of the keen competition
between the experts Walter and AlJeudar.

The California Kennel, Bench Show and Field Trial Club
announces its first field trial for September, under about the
same rules as guide the Pacific Coast Club. The place has
not been selected, but a preserve well stocked has been
offered the Club and will probably be used. It is unuBual
to limit attendance at trials to invited guests, and we are at
a loss to imagine the reasons which can have operated to in-
fluence the California Club to permit but four spectators to
be invited by each member. A field trial is the rarest of
reunions of spoilsmen, is frequented ty only the very best
of them and should be open to all who can attend, both
because of tut- added pleasure derivable from the larger at-
tendance and because the good worked by trials is nearly
measured by the number present.

We are often asked where the most desirable English setters
can be procured and in answering suoh queries have devoted
considerable time to study of the blood lines which meet in
the dogs offered by the scores of public breeders. The result
has been the belief that as good setters of the breed men*
tioned can be had from the California Kennels as from any
source in the world. If purchasers must go outside the state,
the Memphis and Advent Kennel should be corresponded
with. In Irish setters the Elcho Kennel offers animals
equal in breeding and form to any obtainable elsewhere.
Pointer fanciers can select from any one of several kennels,
according to taste. The pointer interest has advanced with
suoh marvelous strides as to have become the prevailing
mode, with a fair prospect that still greater interest will be

shown.

About two years ago while shooting near Auburn over the
California Kennels* Sweetheart, in company with Mr. Thos.
Bennet, Judge Post and Mr. Clay Chipman, a somewhat
similar exhibition of unusual bird sense was made by the
bitch. The party was walking through a long swale, dotted
with clumps of scrubby oak when Sweetheart made game,
stopped an instant then raced on a wide circle to a point
some seventy-five yards ahead of the hunters. Walking
slowly toward her a large bevy arose from the gronnd along
which it had been running and several were killed, which
could not have been done except for the wisdom shown by
the dog.

Every sportsman of much field experience with dogs can
recall almobt increditable proofs of reasoning power shown
by them and we should be pleased to receive such anecdotes

as occur to readers.

In 1886 at High Point in the heat between Bob Gates and
Belle of Piedmont both aged dogs and superior in all re-
spects, they ran into a little field over all of which a bevy of
birds had been feeding. Belle seemed to take scent and
stopped, then drew on, and puzzled over a lot of ground,
seveial young birds rising near her unnoticed by the bitch,
until on the further side of the field near a fence she came to
a staunch point on the old pair. In the minds of some she
was deserving a penalty for not freezing on the outlying
birds, but Major Hammond, wise in the ways of dogs and
quails, explained that he had often seen good dogs trail out
the old birds of a bevy, passing the fledglings, just as Belle
did. We do not remember to have noted anything of the
sort while working on the native birds, but are disposed to
place reliance on the experience and trained power of obser-
vation of Major Hammond and so conclude that Belle instead
of penalty, deserved oredit for extraordinary nose and sense.

In chatting recently with the leading pointer fancier of
the state, he mentioned a peculiarity of one of his dogs, a
five-year-old animal that was well broken and had been
hunted considerably in every season. The dog was formerly
staunch, is steady and shows good nose, but during last sea-
son he got into the habit of leaving point when his master
came near him, making a detour and again pointing from
the other side of the bird or bevy. In the owners mind it
was a question whether or not the dog was inclined to blink.
As we understand it a blinker is an animal that backs out of
a point and leaves it entirely, either because of excessive
nervousness or because of a dislike to the rushing flush and
following noise of the gun. The dog in question is not shy,
nor is he very high strung, and his habit seems due to his
observation of the fact that California quails often run after
lying to point a few moments. He seems to reason that after
remaining staunch until his master is near, he insures get-
ting a shot by moving the way he does.

The old contest between pointers and setters will be re-
newed in January next with a vigor more marked than ever.
At present the setters have a clear supremacy. They are
better dogs judged by pace, range, nose, staunchness and
style. We do not wish to be understood that all setters are
better than all pointers, but they average better. Poseibly a
reason for the uniforms wins of the long-haired contingent
in local events, is that they are prepared more thoroughly.
In the earlier California trials, few of the dogB were perfectly
fit to run. Indeed we do not recall a single entry at "Wall-
town Timber or White Bock that was so conditioned as to
stand heavy work except Mr. Chris. Eoklon's Trix, a dog
whioh had been hunted for three months almost daily. The
preparation of a field trial dog is a matter much more diffi-
cult than to put a race horse in form, for the reason that
the task required is so much more involved and calls upon
so many faculties. It iB not enough that mere speed be
shown, nose must also be confirmed and refined. Added to
both must be a careful cultivation of what is called "bird-
sense," the sense that puts a dog into about the right place
for birds all day long. When all of the qualities noted have
brought into perfect and certain operation there must be
added obedience to commands given when the animal is at
the highest point of nervous tention. No one who has seen
the tatter preoccupation manifested by a keen dog when in
the presence of g*me can have failed io marvel at the in-

telligence which subjects instinctive longings to the will of
man, and makes the promptings of nature contribute to the

success and pleasure of the master.

Such of our readers as have sent queries about the breed-
ing of the litter of pointers presented to Mr. "William Schrei-
ber by the bitch Sail, recently imported by that gentleman
will be pleased to receive the full pedigree which came from
Scotland last week. The breeding of Sail was given several
weeks ago. The puppies whelped by her soon after arriving
are by Don, a sou of Sir Richard Garth's Old Drake, out of
Lord Lichfield's Jewel. Old Drake bj Garth's Bap— Garth's
Doll. Jewel by Stattet's Major — Lord Lichfield's Peg. A
better bred white and lemon pointer than Don does not live.
His sire was perhaps the best field dog of the breed that has
come into public notice. In 186S he won first in a puppy
stake at Stafford, and first in the All-Aged Stake, as well as
first, with Mars, in the Pointer Braces.

At Shrewsbury, in 1869, he took first in the Champion
stakes. The next year he took first in the All-aged for
pointer dogs at Southampton, and divided the Pointer Braces.
The same year he won the Shrewsbury Champion Stakes for
pointers. Such a record is extraordinary, and it is not hard
to coincide with a notable authority who recently wrote that
Old Drake was "the best pointer ever seen in public." The
dam of Don, Jewel, while not so distinguished as Drake,
was yet of marked excellence in the field, and of the rarest
breeding. Of Don, his owner says: "Don is the best dog I
ever saw in the field. Gentlemen who have shot over him
say he is as good as — if not better— than his famed sire Old
Drake."

The breeder of Mr. Schreiber's Nestor, by Gladsome —
Forest Queen II, writes about that young dog that he is the
best youDg pointer ever bred at the kennels of Mr. Pollock,
near Glasgow. Study of the pedigrees of the dogs mentioned
will convince anyone that in so far as blood goes, there is in
the State as good as can be had in the world. The future of
the dogs must of course depend upon the discretion of the
breakers to whom they are sent.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder axd Sportsman.

A Shrewd Gillie.

Telling stories about notable gillies in tie fishing districts
of Scotland, the English Fishing Gazette relates the following
good one, the hero of which was Sandy Mackay, of Loch
Baligall, a "rummy old blade," but an adept at fly-tying and
fishing; Onr Exchange says:

A gentleman then fishing the Loch had Sandy as gillie, and
knowing that there were numbers of big trout, although he was
not getting any of the very big fellows, he promised Sandy
a handsome reward in the shape of a big drink if he would
put him in the way of capturing a few. Sandy was equal to
the occasion. Next morning as the two plodded their way
through the moor, Sandy took out, and drew his shentle-
man's attention to a couple of huge tawdry flies with jack-
daw wing, black hackle, and blue worsted body, which he
had dressed by candle the evening before. He assured Mr.
C. that these flies would work the oracle. Doubtful Mr. C.
looked at them, but 6aid he would give them a good trial.
Arrived at the Loch he had rigged up and was just about to
mount some of his own flies when Sandy interposed. "Na,
na, man, ye maun jist try my flees; they'll take the troots,
an' Tm nae to be deen oot o' my dram." Having no alterna-
tive Mr. C. slipped on a couple of Sandy's Jackdaw Flies,
and fished the north end of the Loch without a rise. Here
they left bag and lunch bag, and went round to the rocks
on the west side, where, it is well-known the big trout are
wont to resort: Saidy seated himself high on the rocks to
watch the operations, and Mr. C. down below waded in a
little, and casting to a likely spot, third cast he had on a
thumper, which jumping clean out of the water showed a
good six-pounder. Overjoyed, Mr. C. shouted loudly in his
glee, "Hi, hi, Sandy, run for the flask all your might!"
Off like a deerhoand went Sandy, and breathless after his
half-mile run through the heather and up and down hill at
high pressure, into th6 lunch bag he dived for the flask, but,
tell it not, flask there was none, and crestfallen, and with a
rueful face, backed sullenly paced Sandy, hot and dry to tell
that the well 611ed flask was not, and at that moment, pre-
sumablv, was lying in Mr. C.'s room at the hotel three miles
away The fun got fast and furious, and big trout after big
front was landed, bnt Sandy was in the dumps. It was no
enjoyment to him to see the big fellows pulled in one after
another: He Buspected Mr. C. of having played him a prac-
tical joke, and all the more reason had he for this suspicion,
as after he got back to the hotelMr. C, instead of giving him
the much boasted of "big drink," only gave him a "mere
toothful."

Sandy took it; in one sense, however, it was too much tor
him to stand. But Sandy was cunning and cute as the best
of Hielanmen, and vowed, though he did not tell it, that one
dBy he would have his revenge in some shape or other. He
had only to wait till next year, when Mr. C. again turned np
at Melvich. Gillied once more by SaDdy, whom he had duly
requested to dress a few more Jackdaw Flies, he set out for
Baligall early one morning in high hope. On went the
waders, and in went Mr. C, and only a few casta had he
made, when lo! a boil, a slight tug, and right out of tne
water leaped a splendid trout— a good four- pounder. But
what was the matter? The line flooted loosely, and resting
it in Mr C. saw to his chagrin that the point fly was gone.
Inwardly Sandy chuckled at this to himself, and assured Mr.
C that since the previous year he had lost the "hand of the
master " in fact that he had lost the trout "by holding on too
hard "' Sandy loudly blamed Mr. C. as trout after trout was
lost in a similar way till whole seven flies were gone, and
not one was left. 4s disgusted as any one could possibly
be Mr C. tossed the fishing up, hurned back to the hotel,
faming all the wav, and next morning packed np hurriedly
and left Melvich 'never again to return. Some weeks alter
Sandy let the cat out of the bag by telling how, hoaxed by
Mr C the previous year, he hid turned the tables on him
bv dressing the whole seven "Jackdaws" so loosely that the
front, he was sure, would moke off with every one of them
without any ado. "Ye see," he said, "it was na that he did
na' eae me the whiska he promised, which he wad niver hae
misled; it was that he hoaxed me; an' as he hoaxed me wi
naegaeing me th' whiska, I hoaxed him wi nae lettm him
hae th' troots. I'm mebbe bit a pnir Hielan fisherman, bnt
I've a' my wits aboot me when they're needit."

Weather Proverbs Relating to Fish.

When fisb bite readily and swim near the surface, rain
may be expected.

Fish become inactive just before thunder showers, silent
and won't bite.

Blue-fish, pike and other fish jump with head towards the
point where a storm is frowning.
Air-bubbles over clam-beds indicate rain.
Porpoises in harbor indicate a ooming storm.
Cat-fish jump out of water before rain.
If the skin on the belly of the cat-fish is nnuBnslly thick,
it indicates a cold winter, if not, a mild winter will follow.

The cod-fish is said to take in ballast before a storm. A
number of cod were taken by a sergeant of the Signal Corps
twelve hours before a storm, and it was found that each had
swallowed a number of small stones, some of the stones
weighing three or four ounces.

Cockles and most shell fish are observed against a tempest
to have gravel sticking bard unto their shells, as a provi-
dence of nature to stay or pois themselves, and to help to
weigh them down, if raised from the bottom by surges.

The appearance of crabs and lobsters indicates that spring
has come, and that there will be no more freezing weather.
Cuttle-fish swimming on the Burfaoe of the water indicates
the approach of a storm.
If eels are very lively it is a sign of rain.
In equinoctial storms, fish bite the best before the sun
crosses the line.
"When fish jump up after flies expect rain.
Frog-fish crawling indicate rain.

Lake-trout, in the northern lakes of the United States, and
white fish leave reefs for deep water one month earlier iu
Btormy falls than in mild, calm falls, with little winds. (Chip*
pewa Indians).
Fish bite the best when the moon is in the tail.
Fishermen in anger froth,

When the wind is in the north;
For fisb bite the best,
When the wind is in west.
When pike lie on the bed of a stream quietly, expect rain
or wind.

Porpoises swim in the direction from which the wind is
coming.

Salmon and trout plentiful in river show an abundance cf
rain in the surrounding country by which the river hfs
risen.

Sea-urchins thrusting themselves in the mud, or strivirg
to cover their bodies with sand, foreshow a storm.
Shad run south when the weather changes cold.
Shark go to sea at the approach of a cold wave.
Skate jump in the direction that the next wind will come
from.

Wind in the south catch fish in the moutb.
Trout bite voraciously before rain.

When trout refuse bait or fly,
There ever is a storm nigh.
When the trout or salmon-trout jump late in the fall the
Indians of W. Territory predict an open winter and an open
spring.
Trout jump, and herring school more rapidly before rain.
When porpoises and whales spout about ships at sea,
storms may be expected.

The appearance of a great number of fish on the west gulf
coast indicates bad weather and easterly winds.

A comparatively new fishing ground has been developed
in Stony Creek, some fifty miles from Colusa. Mr. David
Thorn and Mr. Will Wattles who have fished the stream say
that it affords the best of sport, the fish being large, keen
and fat. Some have been killed there weighing two pounds .
Dark flies either blacks or browns serve best.

Fred A Taft is at Webber Lake on his first fishing trip for
many years. No sport that cannot be ■bared by his old
Gordon Dorr has much attraction for the owner.

Two beautiful trout reached this office on Tuesday last
from Weber Lake, with compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon
E. Wilson. They were in good order and the larger, a fish of
about two pounds, waa submitted to the critical judgment of
the editor in chief and the manager. The editor's judgment
has not reached us. That of the manager is that the fish
was unexceptionable.

"Petronella" writes from Webber Lake that on July 19th
a heavy thunder storm spoiled the fishing for a little time.
The storm was the third of the sort for the season. On
July 17th a party from Weber visited Independence Lake
and killed forty-nine fish, some of them Landlocked salmon.
The Independence fish do not equal those of Weber either
in appearance, size or flavor. Desolation reigns at Indepen-
dence. Five men and a squaw occupy the fast decaying
houses which will be crushed by the snows of another win-
ter or two. It is a pity that so fine a resort shonld be
allowed to fall into ruin and disrepute.

Colonel Lrwin Ayres, owner of Mambrino Wilkes, and
prominently identified with trotting horse interests, related
an incident in our hearing the other day that had a marked
significance as bearing upon the qnestion how fast trout
grow. In 1884 Colonel Ayres was in business at Fort Bid-
well, and during that years friend, Mr. Woodson, put into
Lake Anna, a body of water some few miles distant from
the fort, a few hundred young rainbow trout. None of the
fish were over four inches long and most of them much
smaller. Lake Anna is fed by two streamlets, but baa no
outlet unless it be a subterranean one. The fish were not
seen for two years, when several were taken with bait and
weighed by Colonel Ayres upon the scales in common use in
his store. " One weighed full six pounds and several others
in excess of five pounds. The great weight so impressed
Colonel Ayres that he made notes about the matter. Shortly
after the firel fiBh were taken numbers of others were
brought to his store none of which weighed under four
pounds, and many reached five and more. The fisb when
olaced in the lake weie but a few months old, and no trout
bad ever been found before the plant waa made. No large
fish could have entered the water from streams or otherwise,
aud the fact seems indesputable that the ordinary rainbow
trout, talmo irilcus grew from trontleta into five and six
pound fish in two years. Colonel Ayres informs us that
food both bottom and sur'ace is exceedingly abundant at
tLe lake, and he surmises that the fact may have some bear-
ing upon the really extraordinary increaae iu size. Since
being planted the troot have increased in numbers until the
lake is overstocked, but ;tbey do not rise to the fly. They
are fat and lusty and take bait freely fishing deep No cor-
roboration of Colonel Ayres ia at all necessary, and the facta
noted may be taken sine grano satis.

A quadricycle with wooden wheels and weighing but sixty
five pounds has been patented by Mr. Sterling :
Newton, Mass.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

July 15th, Los Angeles August fith to 11th inclusive

July 15th, lone City August 7th to 11th "

August 1st, Santa Rosa Angust 13th to 18th '•

Aug. 1st, Petaluma August 20th to 25tb "

Aug. Is*, Chico August 21at to 25th "

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Aug. 20th, Carson City, Nevada Sept. 24th to Sept. 29th ' "

Aug. 1st. San Jose Sept. 24th to Sept. 29th "

Aug. 1st, N.ipa ...Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th "

Aug. 1st, San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th **

PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment $3C0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In three-year-old •' "

Sept. lBt, " " 26. In tw^yeor-old " "

Aug. 6th, third paymraent 50 Occident Stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting $100 Stanford Stake, 1888.

REMEMBER,

SANTA KOSA.
PETALUMA,

CHICO,
GLENBBOOK,

OAKLAND,

SACRAMENTO,

STOCKTON,

BAN LOIS OBISPO.

SAN IOSE,

NAPA,
SAN DIEGO
ENTMES CLOSE NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST.
Look oarefnlly at the advertisements.
See that yoor letters are plainly postmarked.

The Pairs-

San Jose, Fresno,
Carson City.

San Dieso,

Fred B. and Braite.

Since writing of Rosaline and her colts we were look-
ing over Goodwin's Turf Guide, the last one recieved,
and happened to open to a page on which was a race
with fourteen starters ran at Monmouth Park, July
12th. Fred B. ran first, Braite second. A still more
remarkable race the two brothers ran at Couey Island.
It was at the same distance three-quarters and the
/eights were 128 lbs. on eaoh, Fred B. won in 1:15} by
a head over Ban Colche, a bead in front of Meona who
was the same distance in front of Braite, so that there
was scarcely three feet difference in four horses. This
,-aco was ian "on the turf" and shows that the other
oranch of the family can also handle weight.

When there are so many fairs to write about it is
manifest that postponements must be the rule, Deter-
mined to have something to say about them all before
the closing ^of the entries, it became necessary to place
them in groups, the winding up heat being that which
will be decided in this nnmber. The allotment of space
liberal though it be, is hardly sufficient Jto portray as
fully as we could wish the claims which all present.
And then too, when there is so much to praise, so little
to condem, those who are not conversant with state of
affairs might think that eulogies were too lavishly
bestowed. The more we write, think, converse, ponder
over the fairs of California, the more remarkable they
appear. Not confined to this state as the two we have
attended in Nevada are equally as attractive, fully as
interesting, even more so to a person who has been
habituated to a lower altitude and different surround-
ings.

Carson City, San Jose and Fresno hold their fairs the
the week after Reno, Stockton and San Luis Obispo.
Napa comes the following week, and then there is a
gap from Oct. 6th to Oct. 23d, when San Diego wheels
into line. We will commence with

CARSON CITY, NEV.
Monday, Sept. 25th, is the opening day, and for the
remainder of the week there will be lively times in this
handsome city among the mountains. The programme
is good, and though there are a number of district
events, the district embodies all of Nevada and so "much
of California as lies east of the Sierra Nevadas. There
are quite a number of open races, however, and with
liberal amounts added. In the running there is a selling
race, one mile, $250 the purse; the Nevada stake for
three-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile, with $200
added : Novelty race, purse $300; half mile dash with a
purse of $1,000 to award the victor; a dash of three-
quarters, purse $250; one and half miles, with a purse of
$300, and a consolation purse of $250. Then there is a
race of fifteen miles, a stake of $50 each with $300
added, each competitor allowed five horses, a change to
be made at the end of each mile, and five assistants per-
mitted to aid in changing, mounting and dismounting.
The big pur6e for the half milers is sure to draw the
cream of the short-horses from all over the country, and
as the entries do not close until Sept. 18th, it is reason-
able to expect that all which enter will be likely to
start. Talk as we may about "Sprinters,'' and ridicule
quarter horses to our full bent, it is "dead certain" that
a race of that kind with several of the known fast cneB
in, will bring a big crowd, and there is little if any risk
in prophesying a full attendance on that day.

The open harness raceB are trotting, two-year-olds,
$300. Trotting, free-for-all, purse $1,500. Pacing,
2:40 class, purse $250. Trotting, three-year-olds, $300.
Trotting, 2:27 class, purse, $600. Trotting, 2:23 class
purse $1,000, and pacing, free for all, purse $800.
Added to the district races this is a bill which should in-
sure a successful meeting, and the inducements are
assuredly such as to bring horses from a distance. Thero
are other attractions beside the chance to win a good
deal of money. There is an absolute guarantee of hon-
orable management, and back of that an assurance of a
warm welcome and hospitable treatment. Our visit was
peculiarly pleasant- We accompanied Mr. Theo. Win-
ters from Reno to his home near Washoe City. There
was mnch to admire and a great deal to enjoy in the
visit, and that enhanced by a drive over the Ophir grade
to "Virginia City. Mr. Winters drove a pair of thorough-
bred colts, one by imported Glenelg, his mate by Nor-
folk. They went at a merry clip, rarely slacking their
pace to a walk, even when the grade was quite steep.
We stooped at the reservoir which supplies Virginia
City with water, to take a look at the trout-breeding,
and while examining it from the hatchery to the full-
sized fish, Mr. Skae and a party of ladies and gentle-
men came. It could scarcely be called sport so plenti-
ful were the fish in that clear lakelet, though those we
took and had cooked for dinner at a Virginia City res-
taurant were as perfect to the taste as if they had been
caught ever so far off in the woods. It was a late start
from lingering over that dinner, but the highly-bred
pair landed us safely iu Carson, the greater part of the
journey being made after dark. Were we to describe
or even sketch an outline of the week's sojourn during
the fair, the whole space would be occupied, therefore we
must be exceedingly brief, merely reiterating a former
saying, that it must be a hypochondriacal sort of felllow
who fails to have a real good time at the Nevada fairs.
SAN JOSE.
The gem of the bay. The most beautiful town we
were going to write of all the lovely California places
where many dwellers are congregated, and then we re-
call many others which are so close together in the race
for first place that we are forced to enter a dead heat

as the judgement, and yet whenever we have the good
fortune to be seated in the stand on the fair grounds at
San Jose on one of those grand October afternoons,
which seem to oe always a part of the Santa Clara Val-
ley Fair, it is difficult to concieve how it can be equaled,
rot to say surpassed. The Happy Valley, which Dr.
Johnson pictured, in natural beauty, was not the super-
ior of that which nestles so cosily between the ranges of
mountains with glimpses of the bay flashing to the
northward. The grounds are beautiful, were the grand
stands and lines of stables hid from view they would
appear as a portion of the park on a gentleman's
estate, nearly as fitting an ornamentation as the private
course of Mr. Hayward at San Mateo. Right in the
city and yet so secluded that a person can easily fancy
that he is miles away from urban confusion with noth-
ing to interfere with a full enjoyment of his leisure.

The praclical side, however, is the one which must be
given the most consideration now. The time fixed is
fairly auspicious. Carson will take some of the horses
Fresno another portion, though as has oftentimes been
stated there is no lack of horses to ensure good fields iu
all three. The horses which go to Reno will migrate to
Carson, from Stockton and San Luis Obispo there will
be a division of forces. The San Jose programme is an
attractive bill. The only district races are those set for
the opening day, each succeeding day presenting a good
list of events to be decided. Tuesday, Sept. 25th, two
colt stakes and $400 purse for the 2:35 class. Wednes-
day two running and two trotting. The racing is a
stake for two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile and a
free purse of $200, one and one-eighth miles. The trot-
ting arrangement is especially good; a purse of $800 for
the 2:20 class, and half that amount for all which are
eligible on August 1st to a three-minute claBS. That
the 2:20 will bring out such a field of horses as has
rarely been seen on any track is a "fixed fact" and in
all probability, no matter how often they come together
there will be no lack of interest. Tnursday is another "
big day, heats of a mile running, and the 2:27 and 2:22
classes for the trotters. Friday is by no means to be
ranked as an off day, as there are two running, a three-
year-old stake at one Bnd a quarter miles, and fcr all
ages one and a half miles. The pacers are given a
ohance at least those which are eligible to a 2:23 class
and then there is a stike for two-year-old -trotters which
closed April 1st, with nine nominations. The winding-
up day, however, is the one which is likely to be marked
with a white stone. The first on the card is running,
heats of three-quarters of a mile, for a purse of $200
with $50 to the second. Then there is the trotting purse
of $600 for the 2:25 class, and another of $1,000 to
which all trotters are eligible. The way the classifica-
tion rules in Califordia this year 2:20 is the next limit
to free-for all. This throws quite a number in the no
limit ring with probable reinforcements from those
which might get in the slower. Manzanita, Nellie R.
Arab, Adair, Lot Slocum, Allen Roy are too fast by the
record for the limited among the mares and geldings,
Guy Wilkes, Anteeo, Director, Stamboul, and Monroe
Chief the 6tallions which arj barred. Even with some
of these mentioned conceded to be out of training, plenty
are left to compose a grand field.

FBEBNO.

We hear wonderful accounts of the rapid growth of
this town and the increase of inhabitants in the fertile
country which surrounds it is one of the most striking
features of the late years in California history. It may
be said to be marvellous without being accused of using
that world lightly. The managers of the Fresno associ-
ation have kept stop to the lively music whioh has been
heard for some length of time, and built a race track
w hich is an honor to the town and country. Not con-
tented with the possession of as good a track as there is
in the state, a club-house and a pavilion have been put
up at a cost of $16,000. This heavy expenditure inter-
fered somewhat with the amount offered in premiums
and purses, although $7,000 is given and this should
attract a good list of entries. Nearly all the raoes are
open, the only exceptions being a stallion race (trotting)
which closed on July 1st, and heats of half a mile
(running) for two-year-olds, The running includes
heats of six hundred yards $200, one mile dash $250
heats of a mile $300, iheats of half a mile $250, and a
three-quarter mile dash $250. The open trotting events
are 2:30 class $400, three minute; class J$250, 2:35 class
$250 and the Hughes Hotel purBe free for all; purse
$500. The pacers of the 2:29 class are provided for with
a purse of $400. Five hundred dollars are reserved for
Bpecial races, so that there will be a chance for horses
outside of the regular bill.

The stallion race was open to all stallions owned in
Tnlare, Merced, Fresno, Mariposa and Kern counties
the attraction being a purse of $500, eight responding
to the call, which speaks well for the horses of the
region and the_spirit of tho owners. Apex with a four-

1888

■Ehe ^vtttlex and § porisman.

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year-old record of 2:26, Bay Eose 2:29, Pasha 2:38£,

Bartero 2.30, Waterford 2:36^, Congressman, Daybreak

and Clovis, although some of the records are a good

way apart, theie are often great changes in the coarse

of a year, and whose who are acquainted with the horses

prophesy a hot race all through. There is a match to

be decided between Minot and Bedford, aad this will

elicit a great deal of local interest. The entries do not

close until Sept. loth, and this will ensure more entries

than would have been made had the date of closing

been August 1st. By that time some of the dreaded

ones will be out of the way and a better knowledge also

obtained of what is likely to be in. From the favorable

reports of those who have visited Fresno, there is no

doubt that the treatment awarded those who take part

will be of the genuine Califorinian stamp, and that even

inveterate grumblers will have no occasion to find

fault.

NAPA.

It is only a short time ago since ground was broken
for the new course at Napa, and now we hear that such
active progress has been made that by October 2d, the
date of opening everthing will be in proper shape.
Every one with whom have conversed pronounce the
track as good as the best, and t lat means a great deal'in
this section. In this connection it may be as well to state
that all of the fairs which are advertised in the Breeder
and Sportsman have tracks a mile in circuit, and fur-
thermore that there is not a state in the "Union which
has as many of that length as California. We have
talked so much aboat Napa Vailey, made so many
efforts to get there that occasionally it seems as though
it had been visited in person, and imagination paints it
one of the brightest spots on the whole Pacific Coast.
That the people who dwell there are worthy of homes in
such a paradise as we have often times heard described,
we have hid ample proof, and that energy is a promin-
ent cbaractistic is exemplified by the way the fair pro-
ject has been carried to such a successful termination.
Liberal, too, must be the verdict when the programme
is scrutinized- The five days occupied from Occtober 2d
to 6th inclusive, are well filled with fifteen races, three
ranmug twelve trotting, with a reserved fund for
Bpecial races. Of the twelve trotting four are restricted
to the district comprising the counties of Solano, Napa,
Sonoma and Marin, the classes being 2:40, 2:30, two and
three-year-old. Ths open races are 2:30 $800, three-
year-old purse $600, 2:20 purse $1,000, three minute
$600, 2:25 purse $800, four-year-old and under purse
$600, free for all purse$l,000. These would be liberal
amounts for any association to offer, for one in its first
year with the burden of having everything to propare
it is more than liberal. There is little necessity for
writing more in relation to the Napa and Solana Fair,
as we are quite positive that the owners of horses will
resDond with the same liberality in making entries, and
then a good part of what will be said about the next in
order will be appropriate.

SAN DIEGO.
In combining the various fairs in the notices prior to
the closing of entries, it does not by any means follow
that the whole recital will be limited to a prologue.
Not one which has been fully drawn, several which are
well worthy of constantly recurring descriptions. The
new places especially. The older are so well known
and so thoroughly appreciated, that curtailment does
not work sei ions injury, whereas in the late additions it
cannot be expected that there will bo a proper knowl-
edge without frequent call.

It behooves the owners of horses to support to the best
of their ability every fair, those which are commencing
demand extra efforts to insure success. This on the
southern limit of the State must be met with a support
whioh will make the initial meeting one of the grandest
of the Grand Circuit. A Bordid calculation of expense
and remuneration for this one trip is not the proper
spirit which Bhould prevail, and though the Association
offers a far more liberal bill than could have been ex-
pected, we hope te chronicle such a list of entries as will
prove a determination to assist at the opening irrespec-
tive of mercenary calculations. Very many of our Cal-
ifornia owners of horses are bo "well off' financially,
that profit or loss to an amount consequent on sending a
fow horses to San Diego has little bearing; those who are
not in circumstances to take any great risks can surely
afford to make this venture when there is so good a pros-
pect of immediate reward, so good an outlook for the

future.

There is plenty of timejafter the close of the Napa i air
for the horses which have been so busily engaged to
recuperate, and should there have been a loss of form to
fully recover. This feature of coming so late in the sea-
son is very valuable, and which will have a greater bear-
ing hereafter. Had the programme been announced
before the date fixed for the National, or had there been
previous fairs, that big event would have been place 1

earlier. Should the weather be such that the contest
will be decided on the day set, there would be still time,
but the trouble is that those having horses engaged in it
cannot depend on October 20th being the good day and
good track which the conditions ensure. One week
earlier would obviate that difficulty, and hereafter due
care will be observed that not! ing of that kind sBall
come in the way of the San Diego events. A synopsis
of the purses will give th6 casual reader an idea of what
to expect in the way of sport; those who contemplate
making entries can obtain full particulars from the
advertisement.

Punning, half-mile, for two-year olds, stake, $250
added; mile dash, fur all ages, purse §500; half-mile,
purse $250; one-quarter miles, purse $600; three-quarters
of a mile, three-year-olds, stake, $250 added; heats of
half mile, purse $400; three-quarters, purse $350; two
miles, purse $700, and thirty miles, six horse each, purse
$600.

Trotting, "open to the world," 2:20, purse $1,000; 2:25,
purse $900; 3:00, purse $1,000; 2:35, purse $500; free-
for-all, purse $2,500, with $500 additional, for 2:15 or
better.

Pacing, 3:00 class, purse $500; free-far-all, purse
$1,200.

A grand conclusion to the fairs of the Pacific Coast for
1888.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A Jockey Breaks Contract.

Visalia, Cal., Jnly 19tht 1S88.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I wish to have in-
serted in the columns of yonr paper, a warning to all trainers
and owners not to employ Reuben Moore (colored boy), he
having left me this day without cause. Respectfully,

George A. Parker, Sherriffof Tulare County.
Per P. O. McKe.n-.va, Trainer.

Bad News From Our Race-Horses.

According to telegraphic reports, Grover Cleveland
and Triboulet are dead. The former needs confirmation
the other can scarcely be doubted. There are-two dis-
patches regarding Cleveland, one being that he was shot
after the injury, the other only informs that he had
broken down. In either ca3e it is bad enough. His
long run of bad luck had apparently culminated, and
with more than a fair prospect of making amends for
his many defeats. Thirteen races lost, this unlucky
number had a doleful significance, as after his first vic-
tory for 1888, and in a position where he was nearly sure
to win, again misfortune overtook him. ,

The loss of Triboulet is a very serious one to Mr. Ashe.
The form he showed at the spring meeting here denoted
a high class of merit, but the long journey East evidently-
told against his condition, as his eastern races fell far
short of his home performance.

The Blue Ribbon Meeting-

The telegaaphic accounts of the trotting meeting at
Detroit are so meagre that the only facts they give
of interest to our readers are that Arrow won the free
for all pacing purse, the fastest time being 2: 14£, and
Guy the three minute trotting in 2:164; . This is a good
beginning for the son of A."W. Richmond and Crichton's
First, and is an augury that he will mark a low figure
before the season closes. Guy made a wonderful per-
formance when his former erratic course is taken into
consideration.

Editor Breeder axd Sportsman:— It has been the custom
od this Coast to include the following among the conditions
under which trotting purses are offered, viz.: "Five to enter
and three to start; but the association reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to till by the withdrawal of a
proportionate amount of the puree." (The Stockton society
requires six to 61), etc , adds the proviso as above, and tacks
a second reservation on top of tbat). Horeemen have always
complained of this condition, and with good reason; under it
they are held for their entrances of nominally 10 per cent,
really 12 per cent, or over, when the race is declared filled
with less than five entries; they are obliged to be ready to
start, and at the last moment may discover tbat the "three to
Btart" are not to be had. As long as this "onerous" condition
is insisted in, there is no likelihood of horses from any dis-
tance being entered througb the California circuit.

The Petaluma association has this year omitted this condi-
tion, and as it has been done in the interest of horsemen, it
is to be hoped that these will appreciate the action, and see
to it that the several races are sufficiently well filled to
encourage the management this year, as well as in the future,
to hang up the full amount of the purses, and to induce
other associations to omit the condition complained of.

The Board of Directors of the Petaluma Fair have also
passed a resolution that no Paris mutnels shall be sold on
heats. Another innovation of that association, so far as this
Coast is concerned, is making the three-year-old free-for-all a
best two in three race. It might have beeu as well to
bring the fonr-year- olds under the same rule, and thereby
thoroughly test the claims of advocates of races with fewer
but better contested heats.

I have heard tbat all of the associations on this Coast,
whether belonging to the National or the American Trotting
Association, have agreed to respect the fines and suspensions
that each may impose upon drivers, owners, horses, etc., as
though all belonged to the same association. Is this so? If
not, why would it not be as good a way as any of bringing
about a concert of action among the associations on the Coast
and eventually lead to the promotion of a Pacific Coast Trot-
tine Horse Association? Again: if not, why cannot the
Breeder and Sportsman1 draw up an agreement to the effect
named, and send one to each association iu the California
Circuit for its signature, and publish the names of those
that agree thereto? Free For All.

We invite all associations to send us their suspension and
fine lists; thus through our columns each association can
learn the penalties imposed by the others.

VETERINARY.

Conducted by Tfaos. Bowhill, M. B. 0. V. 8.
Subscribers to this pipe . can have advice througb this column la all
ewes of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send their name and address that
thoymay be identified. Questions requiring answers by mall should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhll], 1523
California St.. San Francisco.

Still Behind.

"With few exceptions the California horses are not as
fortunate as was anticipated. From the opening at
Saratoga when Yum-Yum won a turn of luck was an-
ticipated, though the fulfillment will have to be post-
poned. Still when the season's record is made up it
will be discovered that for the number engaged the
showing will be very good. Then again the season is
not yet ended.

"Free For All."

Azoturia.

Read the communication over the signature of "Free
for all" in the paper of this week. It contains sensible
advice, especially thai which asks proper recognition of
the services of the managers of the Sonoma and Marin
Association, in making the harden as light as possible for
horsemen to carry.

Geraldine.

The World has the following anent the Geraldine — Ros-
arium match. By the way, it was a graceful act on the
part of Mr. "W. A«he to present the cup to Mort Langtry.

The next race was the match between Mr. Uebhard's im-
ported pony, Rosarium, and Porter Ashe's California filly,
Geraldine. The latter won easily. In fact it was Dot possi-
ble that Mr. Qebhardt ever thought bis pony could beat
Geraldine; he must have simply wanted to present Mr. Asbe
with $1,000 and took the means of a match between their
respective horses to do so, for that was certainly what it
amounted to. As a memento of so important an occasion the
Monmouth Park Association added a very pretty Bilver lov-
ing-cup. ^^^^__^_^^^_

Change of Date-

Killip & Co. announce that the date of selling Mr. Ash-
burner's celebrated herd of Shorthorn and Durham cattle
has beeD changed to Wednesday, Aug, loth instead of Thurs-
day the 16th as previously announced. Col. YonDger's sale
will take plaoe on the 14th as advertised.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman: — I have just lost a very
fine three-quarter Norman mare, nearly three years old, after
an illness of only twenty-four hours, and I Leg you will try
after reading my description of her illness to tell me what her
complaint was. The mare 6eemed to have great difficulty in
breathing; took short panting breaths. She was very large
and powerful for her age, and being a large eater was over-
fat. She was brokeD, but was not worked regularly, conse-
quently I only fed her hay, and turned her out every day
with the other colts for exercise. She seemed to be perfectly
well until yesterday morning, when we found her standing in
her stall with her head down, and looking rather full in the
flanks. I turned her out, and she seemed to feel weak, and
drank water with difficulty, thongh she seemed to have a
great desire for it. I thought Bhe was going to have dis*
temper, but as she has Dever had a sick day in her life, I
felt no alarm.

In the afternoon she seemed to be getting very weak,
wanted to drink, but swallowed with great difficulty, ana her
bowels were loose, though she could not pass her manure
freely, and had considerable swelling of the bowels. I did
everything I could externally for colio or inflammation, and
kept her moving while I sent for a veterinary (or the nearest
approach to one whom we have here.) The veterinary was
puzzled, but got her to pass a little water, as I thought it waa
bladder trouble. The water was a dark brown and with a
high odor. She was breathiug short, seemed to have a terri-
ble fever and trouble in swallowing, although there was no
BwelHog or sign of any kind about the throat.

This morning she was po weak she could hardly stand,
and although we had done everything we could think of,
got steadily worse. About ten o'clock I went out with the
intention of going to work on her chest and lions again,
when I found her lying dead. I examined the bowels tho-
roughly after death and found no obstruction of any kind.
They were very much aistended and full of water and hay.
I Haw no mucus discharge or inflamation. In the stomach
I found about a dozen Bnt gnibs.

If you can help me I bliali be much obliged, and I am
obliged to you in any case for reading tbia long, tiresome
account. E. Everett Wise.

Hkaldsbdtmj, Deo. 22d, 1888.

Answer. — We are of opinion that your mare died of Azo-
turia a diseased oondition characterised by tonic or clonic
spasms of the large muscles of the posterior part ol the body
and limbs and by an elimeoation of a nitrogenous daikly
colored urine of a high speci6o gavity. These condit
vary a good deal in affected animals, but the presence of
dark colored urine is a very diagnostic symptom.

58

<Poe Iprjejete and j&partsnxatt.

July 28

Pacific Coast
BLOOD HOBSE

ASSOCIATION.

FIXED EVENTS 1889-90.

TO CLOSE

AUGUST 15, 1888.

1 889— SPRINO MEETIKG,

The California Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of I8S7): $50 each, $25 forfeit,
or $7 if declared out on or before January], 18h9 all
declarations void unless accompanied by the monej .
with ?o-ju added; second horse to recieve *1U0, third to
save stake. Half a mile.

The So So Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1887) : *S0 each, $25 forfeit,
or 410 if declared out on or before January 1 ISO*: all
declaartions void unless accompanied by the money:
with $5 0 added; second horse to receive 3100, third to
save stake, -stake to be named after winner if so So s
time (l:HSOis beaten. Three-quarters ofamiie,

1889-FAIX MEEITSG.

The iAdfa* stakes.

For two-year-old fillies (.foals of 16S71; $50 each, $25
forfeit, or ilu if declared out on January 1. lSS9;or;2i
if declared out on August 1, 1SM1: all declarations void
unless accompanied uv the money: with $4iw added;
second to receive $100. tliird to save stake. Winners
of three stake races to carry five pounds extra. Three-
quarters of a mile.

Tlie Antuniii stakes.

For two-year-olds (.foals of 1S87) ; §50 each, $25 forfeit,
or $10 if declared out January 1,1889: or$20 if declared
out August 1. l*sa; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with 875 J added; second to
receive $153, third to save stake. Winners of th ee
stake races to carry five pounds extra. One mile.

18BO-SPRIKG MEETING.

The Tidal Stakes.

For three year-oldB (foals of 18S7); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out on January 1, 18S9; or $20
if declared out August 1, 1SS9, or £jOit declared out
January 1, 1890; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with *600 added; the second
to receive $2U0, third to Bave stake. One mile and a
Quarter,

Tlie Pacific Derby.

For three -year-olds (foals of 1887); §100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out January l, 1SSD; or $20 If
declared out August 1, 1889; or £30 if declared out Jan-
uary 1, 1990; all declarations void unless accompanied
by the muney; 'with §750 added; Becond to receive
$2u0, third to save slake. One mile and a half.

1890-FAIX MEETING.

The Vestal Stakes.

For three-year-old fillieB (foals of 1887); $25 each, p.
p., with 8500 added; second to receive $100, third to
save Btake. One mile and a quarter.

The Fame stakes.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1887); 8100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out August 1, 18S9; or$20if
declared out January 1, 1590; or $30 if declared out
August 1. 1&90; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $750 added; second to
receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and three-
quarters.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS,

All these stakes are for foals of 1887— colts and fillies
now rating as yearlingB.

Under the ReviBed .Rules of this Association all
horses entered MUST EE NAMED.

Entries to these Htakes close with the See-
rotary 011 Monday, August 15. 1888.

D. McCI.VRE. President.

E. 3. CULVER, Secretary.

]y21 313 Bush Street, San Francisco, Cal.

OAKLAND

Important Sales

OF

Thoroughbred Short-
Horn Cattle.

August 14 and 16, 1888.

Forest Home and
Baden Herds,

TUESDAY, August 14,
FOREST HOME,

ADJOINING SAN JOSE,

Bv direction of Cnl. Coleman Younger, we will sell
the noted Forest Koine Head ut short Horns num-
bering about seventy head of Cattle of the Choicest
breeding It comprises KirklevlnKtons, Ainlrk-s,
Thomdales, LouauB, oxfords and other branches of
thr- Bates sir.iinof the short Horn family. The sale
will commence at 11 a. m. Catalogues will be ready
August 1 and may be had of Col Younger or the Auc-
tioneers.

WEDNESDAY, August 1 5,

AT

BADEN STATION,

SAN MATEO COUNTY,

By direction of ROBERT ASHBUBNKR, ESQ we
will ol..*r" the celebrated BAI>KN HKAiJ of SllDRT
IIiiRN-iniimlHTlii- about FIFTY HEAD OF THOR-
(il 1 MI l',RKI> CAT II. 10 of the choicest and moat faah-

°At the^a'me time will be offered fifty head of HIGH
GRAHF, DCKII AMI? of OrstclaBfl dairy strains.

Bale will commence at 1 p. m. Catalogues will be
readv August l, and mav be had upon application to
P.OCERT ASllllURNER, Baden Station, or the under-
signed, auctioneers,

H.I1X1P A CO.. «» Mootffomerj St.,
1 j -,- -j 1 San Francisco.

Golden Gate

FAIR.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
DISTRICT NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

August 27 to September 4, '88.

All TEOTTING and PACING PURSES
Divided into Four Moneys.

Monday— Aii-iuM 27th, Trotting.

1 PURSE $1,500— GRAND TROTTING STALLION
RACE. Free for all.

2. Purse, 91,000 for the 2 :28 class,

Tuesday— An jrnw i %8tli, Banning.

3. INTRODUCTORY STAKE— For two-vear-old6 ;
Q'iS entrance, 310 forfeit; $-100 added; 9100 to second;
third to save his stake. Winner of any two-year
race, after August 1st, 10 carry three pounds: of two
or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile,

4 THE PARDEE STAKES -For three-Year-olds;
|50 entrance, hall forfeit; $400 added; $100 to second;
$50 to third. Horses who have not won in 1888 a purse
amounting to f300, er over, allowed five pounds; mnid-
ens allowed ten pounds. One mile.

5. CONTRA COSTA STAKE— All ages; J300 added;
$S0 to second. Half mile heats.

6. FREE PURSE-9300. $50 to second. Maidens of
three year old allowed ten pounds, of four years and
over fifteen pounds. One mile.

Wednesday— August 29th, Trotting.

7. Purse, * 1,250— 2:22 Class,

8. Purse, $2o0— One-year-olds.

9. Purse, $600— Three-year-old. Pacing.
Thursday— An gust 30tb, Kunnlng.

10. THE ALAMEDA STAKE— For all ages; $50 en-
trance; half forfeit, ur onlv $15 if declared on or be-
fore August 2- th. with $400 added; $10U to second, third
to save stake. Maidens, if three years old, allowed
ten pounds; if four years old or over, fifteen pounds.
Three-quarters of a mile.

11-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES-For three-year-
olds; ?50 entrance; half forfeit; 9400 added: 9100 to
second; $50 to tliird. One mile and a quarter.

12. GOLDEN OATE STAKES-For two-vear-olds:
925 entrance; $10 forfeit; $400 added; 9100 to second;
third to save stake. Winner of any two-year old race,
after August 1st, to carry five pounds: of two or more
seven pounds extra. Seven-eighths of a mile .

13. FREE PURSE— 9300. For all ages; 950 to second.
Horses who have run and not won at this meeting
allowed fi* e pounds; horses that have not run second
or better at this meeting allowen ten pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile heats.

Friday— Augnst 31st, Trotting,

14. Purse 91,000— Three-year olds.

15. Purse 9100O—2 ;10 Class,

Saturday -Kept. 1st. Trotting.

16. Purse, $1,500.— Free for all,

17. Purse, 9800. Free for all, Pacing.

aionday-Se.pt. 3d, Trotting.

18. Purse, 91,250-2:20 Class, Free for Wells Fargo
to enter.

19. Purse, 9700— 2:27 Class. Pacing.

20. Purse, $JO0— Two year olds.

Tuesday -S^pt. 4th„ Run -ing.

21. SELLING PURSE— 9300, of which $50 is second.
Fixed valuation 92,000: one pound for each $luu down to
91,000, and two pounds for each $loo below $1, w. One
pound added for each $lu0 above fixed value. One mile

22. FREE PURSE -9300 of which $50 to second!
Weights ten pounds below the scale. Mile heats

23. ADAMS STAKES-For all ages; 950 entrance;
half forfeit; $-100 added; second horse 9100; tliird |5U.
One mile aud a half.

24. CONSOLATION PURSE— 9100, of which $100 to
second and *50 to third. Horses beaten once at this
meeting to be allowed five pounds; beaten twice ten
pounds; beaten three times fifteen pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile.

Note.— All three-quarter mile Running Races will
be started from Finigan's "Patent Chute.'7

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS

All trotting and pacing' races are the best tliree in five,
except the on*1 and two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and .hree to Btart in all the
above races. But the Board reserves the right in all
the races In the above programme to hold a less num-
ber than five to fill by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amount of the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent,
of purse to accompany nomination. Purses of four
moneys divided at the rate of fifty per cent, to the first
horse, twenty-five per cent, to second, fifteen percent,
to third, and ten per cent, to fourth.

National Association rules to goven trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
Clas3es alternately, if neceBsary,to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a Bpecial race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less thanthe required
number of starters appear they mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows : 66« to the
first and 33^ to the second.

In case any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves che rinht to change the date of
auy other event on the programme if deemed neces-
sary, doe notice being given to the parties interested
at any time previous to August 16th.

If in the opinion of the judges, before Btarting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be continued or declurea oft. at the
option of the judges.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. u. of the
day preceding the race Bhall be required to start.

When there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start roust be named at 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over

The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association
will govern running races.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
cans of diBtinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entries* »o all of tlie above races to close
with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
1, 188S.

JAMES ADAMS President.
JOS. I. DIMOND, Secretary.

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SAN JOSE FAIR. Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

San Mateo & Santa

Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MONDAY. Seutemher «4tb

1— Trotting -Purse S2C0. For Ssnta Clara County.
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1.1S88, 10 be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 25th.
2— Thotting — Purse $400, 2:35 class.
3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with sevenentries.

4— Tbotting — Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repect. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September *J6i!i.
6— Running Stake. For two-year-olds. 525 en-
trance, $11) forfeit, $200 added; $50 to second horse
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree-quarters of a mile.

6— Running— b ree purse $200. For all ages. t

second horse One and one-eighth miles.
7— Tbotting— Purse $800. 2:i0 class.
8— Tbotting— Purse $100. Three-miuute class.

Tli u rsdaj , September 9 7 (h .
9— Running— Free purse $2U0, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.
10— Tbotting — Purse S5U0. 2:27 class.
II— Tbotting— Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 78.
12 — Running — For three-year-olds. $25 entrance;
$11) forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: 825 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13-Running -For all ages. $50 entrance; $26 for-
feit; ';-5:.i added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.
14— Pacing— Purse *400. 2:23 class.
15— TsoTTrNG — Tendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 29th.
16— Running— Free purse $$00, for all ages, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.
17— Ttotting— Purse $600. 2:25 class.
18— Tbotting — Purse $1,000. Free for all.
Entries to cloae with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.
In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as
follows: 51) per cent, to firBt horBe, 25 per cent, to
second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth-
All trotting and pacing races best3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t » trot or run heats of
any two raceB alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to chtinge the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race is entitled to firBt money
only, except when distancing the field, then tori ret and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

All colts properly entered in district Btakes, if sold,
are entitled to Btart in such race.

If it is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
hut the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and Btart a race with a less number and deduct a pro-
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race on when there ore less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with aU
entries.

When less than the required number of starters ap-
pear,thev may contest for the entrance money only,
divided 66S and 33K.
Races to commence each dav at 2 p. m.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and fastest track in the State.
Kutrii'i close August I , I 88 W.

E. TOPHAM, president,
G. H. BRAtiG Secretary. je!6tse22

NAPA,

1888.

AT

Octobei' 2 to 6,
Inclusive. .

All District Knees to be open to the Counties
o£ Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October 2nd.

1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. j23 entrance, ¥10 forfeit ; |200 added ■
S50 to second horse,

2— Teoxtin o—2:30 ClasB. Purse, «fi00.

3— Trotting— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.
Wednesday, October 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Pnrae »1000.

5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Purse $500.

6— Trotting— District— 2:40 ClasB. Purse, $500.
Thursday. October 4th.

7— Running Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

8— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Purse, $600

9-Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, $400.
Friday, October 5th.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800

11— Trotting- District-2:30 Class. Purse, $600

12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Puree, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race — One andone-quartermiledash
$25 entrance ; $10 forfeit ; $250 added, $50 to second horse.

14— Trotting —Four-year-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

CSS" A reserve fund on hand for Bpecial races.
REMARKS AM> CONDITIO MS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

AU trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entrleB
and used in aU heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors

Mi tries clo-e August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races bv
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. LOEJ1ER. President.
A. H. KI\KI,iw, Secretary,
jy7tse29 Napa City, «"al.

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

McKoon's Improved ''A" Tent,

-OB—

"Campprs'FavoriteTent"

(Patented Feb. 8th

1887.)

fSK5

-im^

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

and Continuing Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four inoneyB,
50, 15, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September 95th.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and Repeat.
Purse, S200.

2. Match race— 13,000; $100 added by Association.
P.Mickle.brg, Bedford.
E. Uiddings,b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race-Purse ?500. Open to aU Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st. 1888, with the fol-
lowing horses:

S. N. Straube, Fresno Cal , b s, Apex.
S. N. Straube, " " br s, Clovis.

J. H. Lively, " " b s, Barbora.
J. R. JoneB, " " c s. Day Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " b s, Waterford.
H. H. Heliuan, VisaUa " b s. Pasha
J. N. Ayres, " " b s, Bav Rose.

J. Donahue, Fresno, Cal., b s. Congressman.
Second »ay, Wednesday. September %6th.

4. Running-One Mile Dash. Purse, J250

5. Trotting— 2:3o Class. Purse, $400

6. Trotting- Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Day, TiiurRday, September «7th.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse $300

8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. Purse $25o'

9. Running -Purse. §150. For all two-year-olda
owned in TuUre, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
Counties. Half mile and repeat,

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $400.
Fourth l»ay, Friday, September *8th.

ALSO ALL OTHER STYLES
and Bizes of tents In ubo, and camping outfits of every
description. For tents, stale style, BlE6 ftbout apoil
ground, and whether Drill, 8 oz. or 10 ox. Duck Is
wanted, and prices for same complete will be given,
California patrons r ipplled from Man Francisco and
El i.'iijuu, aud Eastern ptitrons from Chicago.
Address MEKR1TT P. RICKOON,

juniiuu El Cajon, San Diego Co. cal.

. Trotting— 2 :35 Class, Purse, $250
13.— Trotting— Hughes Hotel Stake. Free for aU.
Parstif $500.

*500 Reserved ror Special Races.

< <> \1> ITIO NS

All trotting ami pacing races best 3 In 5, to liamcas.
unleBBotlurnisespM.lil.,!. six t„ enter iud i,r',.0 ,„'
start, but 1I10 bonnl reserve the right to hold a k-a»
number thai, »x to nil, by the withlra.val of a „ro .or.
ttonateamouut of the puree. Kmrauce, ten percent

on amount of purse, to ac npunv nomination Anv

money B BelAwUi »'*• be entitled to flret

American Association Rules to govern all trotting
pacing and runnil,K races, but llic board reservetm
right to trot heals „f any t„„ closes al ?r„atc v or to
trot a special race between heals: also to eh, iiL-e the
day or hour of any race If . loomed necessary8

A horse making,, walkover shall he enlltled to on
onohalfol entrance money paid |„ When less Ilia
reputed number ,,l starter's appear, the. may contest

SS to'flSSiT'soSi1.'"- '° be Mvldi ™<«"»™1

In all entries 1,01 leclarcdout by C p. M. of the dav

preceding the race sbal : required to start- J

V heu there Is more than one entry by one person or

In one interest, the particular hor.Btfiey.ro ™ "tart

most he named b;. s,x p. M. of the da, preceding th.

n,!if«io.,,i"o,,",'b",'1'.'," ,'"', J"'lF""'.v ««« °w»o« I

finished on lie closing da, „ neellng it may 1

o,""'1 u" :" ' '"' "',,ll>" "' 'So lodges.
?ld for on-

Raei
In

Bolors to bo named on entries.
rolling races the drivels shall be required to
tl^"X«.'l! "'"'"■ "M*Um"'i tonatneofl

' Vn r ',' £7! "I " r"!,'"',"'l">e strictly enforced.
All races to he called at - ,\ >,.. sharp

■fntrlea to ull Hie above rnces to close

Jyiltosepin P.O.Boia-l.tresno.Cal.

,

1888

%\tt Iprejete atttT s&poxtsrtmn.

bi)

SPEED PROGRAMME.

SAN DIEGO

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE TTET-T> AT

PBTALUM A,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.

District Races open to** the couniiw of

Sonoma, Marin, >apn. Solano.

Tuesday, August fist.

1- RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eighths of a
mile dash. $?5 entrance; §10 forfeit; $150 added,
$50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
stake this year to carry three pounds extra; of two
or more, five pounds extra.

2— TROTTING— 2:30 Class. Purse 5700.

3-TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse $100.

4— TROTTING, District— For three -year olds; best
three in fivt». Purse S250. Closed May 1st, with
seven entries.

Wednesday, August 2*2(1.

5-BUNNING— For all ages : free pnrse $200; $50 to
second. Mile and repeat.

6 - TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. 3-0 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.

7— TROTTING-2:.0 Class. Purse Sl.OfO

8— TROTTING— Two-year-old state, free for all;
foals of 1886. Mile and reueat ?60 stake; $250
adied. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August *23d.

9 — RUNNING -For three-year-olds, one and one-
eighth mile dash. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $-50
added; $10u to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this 3 ear to carry five pounds e^tra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

10— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foals
of IS87. Mile dash. $50. Stake closed May 1st, with
five entries.

11 - PACING— 2:24 Class. Purse $6C0. Patchen
Vernon and Belmont Boy barred.

12— TROTTING- Four-year-old stake or under;
free Jor all. Mile heats, best three in five $6U
stake; $25 j added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August '94th.

13— RUNNING, District- For all ages. Mile dash.
825 entrance; $10 forfeit; $15(j added; $50 to second.

14-TROTT1NG, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purse $200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.

15— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse $1,000.

16— TBOTTESG— Three- year-old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. $60 Btake; §250 added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August *S5tb.

17— RUNNING— (■ or all ages. One and one-half
mile dash. Free purse 3250; $50 to second.

18-TROTT1NG— Three minute Class. Purse 91,000.

19— TROTTING— Free for all. Purs* $1,(00.

20— TROTriNG, District -2:b8 Class. Purse $400.
REMARKS AND CO-VDl'CIOJftt.

Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting and pacing races, three moneys,
viz.: 60. 30 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Htake
Race,*, Nos. 5 and 9, in which money to be divided,
and races trotted according to published con Utions

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified. "

American Trotting Association Rales to govern
trotting, and Knles of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to eovern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
and two races alternately, or 10 call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and bonr of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of tbe entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first
and third money-.

In all races, entries not declared ont by 6 p. m. of
the day preceeding tb« race shall be required to
start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, tbe particular horse they are to
start must be named by 8 p. il of the day preceding
the race.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse
Is qualified to be entered In any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person
of any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without any right to com-
pete for a purse, and shall be held liable to penal-
ties prescribed by the American Association and rules
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.

If, in the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
be finished on the closing day of the fair. It may
be continued or declared off, at tbe option of the
judges.

In all races noted above, five or more paid tip
entries required to fill and three or more horses lo
start.

The Petaloma track is one of tbe fastest and safest
In tbe world.

Trotting and running colors to be named with all
entries and used In all beats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. Bharp.

Stables hav and straw free to competitor .

Entries close August 1, 1888. with the
Secretary.

J. II WHITE, President.

W. E. COX, Secretary.

P. O. Box 289. 12mytaul8 Petalnma. Cal.

Brood-Mare for Sale.

SORREL MARE, strip in face; dead sound; 15:3;
weighs 1,100, smooth and handsome. Sired by John
Nelson, sire of Aurora 2:27, Nerea 2:23H, Geo. Stan-
ford 2:27, Nemo 2:30; dam by Mystery, son of Heave's
Casius M. Clay. This mare has shown a trial in 2:30,
2:30K and is known by dozens of horsemen in thi3
country as a game and couragous mare. She is in foal
by Anteeo 2:i6ji. I have a yearlingout of this mare
and by Anteeothat is considered a phenomenal colt
in appearance, speed and honesty. I have been offered
mora for him than I charge for this mare in foal.
Price 1750, no less, no trades. For further particulars
address. _ _____

H. W. PECK. Healdsburg,

I4jly_ Sonoma Co., Cal.

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1-Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year -olds;
$25 entrance; £10 forfeit; S250 added, of which SI00
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running- -Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

M— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse 81,000.

_ — Pacing -3:U0 class. Purse 3500.

Second D»y— Wednesday.

5— Running— Half-mile dash, all ages, purse $250.

6 — Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, all
age3. Purse WOO

7 Trotting— 2:4P, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse ?5i.0.

8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900.
Third nay— Thursday.

9— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; S25 entrance; 810 forfeit; $250 added, of
which $100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Banning— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Pnrse 3400.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse 31.0C0.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1,210.
Fourth nay— Friday.

13— Bun ning— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Purse $350.

14— Sunning— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15 —Trotting— County stallions. Horses to have
been owned in the county since March I, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $5(0.
Fifth ila j -Saturday.

17 — Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500: $500
added for any horse that trots In 2:15 or better. If
two or more borses trot in 2:15, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Bunning— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reservei? for specials.

COX DITTOES.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-old3 two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50. 25, 15 and lu per
cent. In trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a w*lk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
beats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to cios* August i. 1888, with the
Secretary.

Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.
A. «. GAVSfcN, President.

H. C. AIRHART, Secretary jn.Otoc.0

1 2— Tki-ittinc. and Pal-in a Race — Three minute
I class. Parse f 150. For horses In this county; three in

five mile heats. Five to enter and three to Btart
j 3— Tbott-xg Race— Free for all in State. Puree.
, $1000. Mile heats ;'.,hree in five. Five to enter and three
I to start. f200 to be added if 2:20 Is beaten.

Remarks and <'ondfilons.

i All trotting and pacing races are the best three in

five, unlesB otherwise specified; fl»e to enter and

threeto Btart. Bnt the Board reserves tbe right to

I hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal

oT a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance

fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.

Trotting and pacing pnrses divided at the rate of 50

1 percent, to the first horse, 2.5 percent, to the second

I 15 percent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association roles to govern trotting: but

the Board reserves *he right to trot heats of any two

classes alternately, if necessary to finish any aay's

racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A

horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to

the entrance money palrt in. When less than tbe re-

quired namber of starters appear they may contest

for tbe entrance monev, to be; divided as follows: 66«£

to the firBt and 33K to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to atart,
Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. m of the day preceding
the r_.ee. No added monev paid for a walkover
except asotherwise specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules oE the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will be" aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.
Racing colors to be Darned in entries.
In trottim* races, ^rivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which most be named in their
entries.

Entries to all the above races to close
-dm the Secretary on Wednesday, August
1. 1888. at 4 P. H.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H. BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. IS, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. H1LLI5TER, L. M. WARDEN and GEO.
YA-N GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.
E. W. 5THXE, President.
J. H. BARRETT, Secretary- julfitselo

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1888.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September 18th.

l -Tbottlng — For three -year-olds. Purse, 1200.
MUe heats; three in five. Five to enterand threeto
start; forhorses owned in this county ;*100 added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2 — Advertised Tkottlng Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara- Monterey and -an Luis Obispo. £n-
trance fee #3U, of which 85 shall be paid on or before
Jannary 1st, I6a8, #10 onor before April 1st, 1688, and
#15 on or before September 1st, i::-, to which this
Association m ill add $1U0.

3— STALLION Trotting Rack — Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Crnz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three tnflve;
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

SECOND DAY. Wednesday. Sept. 19th.

1— RtTNNiNG Race — Purse, $200. One mile dashL
for borses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Pnrse, $150. Three-quarter mile daah; weight
forage. Five to enter ana three to start.

3 — Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse
$1-5. Free for all: weight forage.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. -Olli

1— TBOTTlNe Race — (Named.) For horses owned
In this county. Purse, 9150. Mile heats; three In five,
Five to ente r and three to start.

2— Double Team Trotting Race— Purse, |50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two In
three mile beats: 'hree to enter and two to start. 325
added If three minutes is beaten.

3 — i rotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Pars**, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

roi'KTH DAY. Friday, Sept. »lst-

1— Running Race— Parse, $50. Free for all atal-
lions owned in this coanty; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start .

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse. $125. One and
cne-qoarter mile dash foi horseB owned in Han Luis
Ubispo county; firet quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter J2i additional. Five to enter and three
to start, _ ___ __, .. „

3— Saddle Horse Race— Purse, M. Half mile
dash: for horses owned in this coouty. Fivetoenter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept.VZnd.

1 -Trotting— 2:40 class: for horses owned in this
county. Parse, $100. Three in five; mile heata. Five
to enterand three to start.

GLENBR00K PARK

17 th Agricultural District
Association

—AT—

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
$10,000 In Pnrses and Premiums

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "Tdstrict," all horses are

eligible that were owned In the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to Jane 1, 1888, unless otherwise specified.

Tuesday, August 3&th.

1— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third, $25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Open to ill. Purse ?500.

3— Trotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Tuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Hum bolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse $300.

Wednesday, An gust Mth.
Bpv's Tournament at 11 a. si. for various prizes.

+— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, J25 forfeit.
$300 added. Second horse $<o; third J-50. One mile and
repeat. •

5 — Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $2s
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting — 2:50 Class. Open to all. Pursei$400,
Thursday, August 30th.

Grand stock parade at 10 a. si.

7— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

8— Trotttng -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Pnrse $500.
Friday. August 31st,

Ladles Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 a. if.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

11— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third »25, Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:21 Class. Open to alL Parse $500,

13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $5u added. Four moneys— 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade and awarding of premiums at

11 P. N.

14 — Runntng — Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse 375; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit.
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500,

17— Pacing— 2 ;20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.
CONDITION'S.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. Rut the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accorapanv nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibnt
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any day s rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows : 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In ail races entries not declared ont by 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more thau one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they arc to
start must be named by 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In t.iir
entries.

fcuirle* to close with the Secretary on
August I, 1888.

SAM. flRA>r.ER, President.

GEORKE FLETCHER. Secretary.

jy7t»u23 Grass Valley. Cal.

The Southern California Breed-
ei 's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall

Meeting, u< to bek - '" -'■ '"""■ '" '"' »"''' t,J "jC
MgluMt Didder; bids to he opened SEPTEMBER 1st.
ISM, the Association reserving the right to reject any
or all bids. _ „

a. c AIB1I..RT, Secretary,
Hjvlo»u25 "■■« Diego, Cal.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICTt FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday. September 94th.

1— Rc-TNiXf,— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, *luu; },5 to first horse; Sij to second
Entrance free.

- — Trotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $-3u: first boree 91S0; second horse *7."-
third horse tZ\

3— Running — One mile dash. Purse, 3100; first
horse f75; second «25. Free for all District horses
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 25th.

I— Selling Purse, 1250, of which 3-iO to second, $25 lo
third; for three-year olds and upwards: horses <-nt.-r
ed to be sold for #1500 to carry rule weights- two
pounds allowed for e_ch BlQO down to 91000, then one
pound for each ?1G0 less down to H00; selljny price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p. m. day before the
race; one mile.

5— Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of li.»<;>; J_5 entrance, sn» to accompany nomina-
tions; tlo additional for starters to be paid in before
6 p. si. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund$_0u. added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

6— Tbottlng Stake— For two-v ear-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300.

7— Tbottlng — 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, ?300.

Wednesday, September 26ih.

8— Novelty Race— Rnxu-ing. Purse, |3W. Oneand
one-half miles; first ■ half-mile, i-'J'J: first mil-- MOO-
first to finish, $150.

9— Tbottlng— 2:40 Class. Free for all. Purse, $1,500

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses
Purse, 3600.

11— Paclng— 2:i0 Class. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September 27th.

12— Tbottlng Stake— For three-year-olda. Purse,

13— Running — Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee En-
tries will close with Secrctarv at 6 p. si. on -September
18, LS&S.

14— Teotttng— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250.

Friday, September 28lh.

15— Rcnntng— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Tbottlng— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600.

17— Rutnning — One and one-half mile dash Purse
$300.

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

>aiurciay, September 29th.

19— Gbeat Fifteen— Mile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed five horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, Hu00.

21— Paclng— Free for all. Purse, $800.

22— Consolation Pukse— $250; for all horses that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

R I .MARKS AND < O.M.I I )0>S.

Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have noniinated in
stakes must name to the .-Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 P. m.
Horses entered in pnrses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses roost beowned
and kept in >'evada an-- California, east of the Sierra
Itevadas, for six months prior to dav of race.

Entries to all tr ouijes ra'cts will close
August 20. with tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

XationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
holds less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Kntnnce
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of anv two
classes alternately, if necessary- to nnish an
racing, or to trot a special nee between beats A
horse making a walkover shall be entitled onlj t.. the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, tht-v ma* contest for the
entrance money, to be divided'as follows: 0>S to the
first and 33J. to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations *are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. it, of the
dav proceeding the race, shall be required to start

Wnere there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular nozseUk_y are to
Btart must be named by 'j p, U, the day preceeding the
race. So added money paid for a walk -over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock p. M.

AH entries must be directed to

ja>i.,> u. iokkkssov Secretary,

jly?tsc2. ' ar«nn t lij. \f>v«dn.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

V_S1__BUVART SimCOBOS.

Graduate New Veterinary College. Kdinbnrgh
Awarded tbe Highland and Agricultural BoelHlM
Medals for Horse Pathology, An*t-imy. Phv-i -li-ny
and Histology. The William*' i < | >r (unh-

eal works in proft-^lonal •■xamin'tloii* . auil aix irat-
clawcertlncales of merit Honorary Mr-ml^r l.linols
Stat.' Veterinary KedtcaJ UaoefaUotL

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

15.3 5 tallfnriiln Afreet,

rirzi.EKAi.n «t <om,«»\ Proprietor*,

r>l-i.liniip >-«. 66-

Veterinary Surgery,

DR. A. E. B17.AKD.

Member of Iho Royal College of Wkrioary Sur-
geons, London. Calls to the country promptly
attended to.

All operations performed. Advir.
tlnnn by mail, One Dollar. R^sM* : .

No. 1 1 Seventh Str-

21ap62 San Francivco, (Bear

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"ghe fpmte and j^ptrrlsttmrx.

July 28

Racing at AlturaB.

Concerning the races at Altnras. Modoc
county, Cal., during the 4th, the Independant
says:

The racing under the auspices of the Altnras
Jockey Club began on Tuesday, the 3d inst.,
according to programme. The attendance
was not very large, and the scarcity of money
was Qquite apparent. Still, however, qnite a
respectable sized crowd was present, and con-
siderable interest was manifested. The club
had the track in good condition and every-
thing else in readiness.

At 2:30 o'clookin the afternoon the crowd
had gathered at the race course, and the
horses for the first race were called up.

This was a trotting race for 2 and 3 year
olds. Only two burses started, viz.: Joe
Mark's sorrel gelding, Pedro, and Tom Ray-
mond's bay gelding, Hot Cakes. The race
was won by Hot Cakes in two straight heatB.
Time, 3:29 and 3:19 respectively.

The second race was a running race free
for 2 and 3 year olds, § of a mile. The entries
were Jacob's bay tilly. Racket, Henry Mann's
black gelding, Jim Blaine and M. L. Norton's
sorrel gelding, Now or Never, all three-year-
olds. The Bidwell mare was the favorite in
pools three to one, and she won the race, Now
or never second and Jim Blaine a bad third.

SECOND DAY .

The first race yesterday was a saddle horse
race, free for all untrained saddle horses; dis-
tance 600 yards, parse $50. There were nine
entries and the got off at the first trial; and
after a few jumps they were strung out for a
distance of about a hundred yards. Mr.
Ostrom'a horse, 9ilvertail, came in an easy
winner. The outcome of the others is vari-
ously stated. Tom Frowley's horse came in
last, just before supper time.

The next race was a trotting race for two
year-olds. Only two colts were entered, viz.
AUenwood's bay filly Daisy, and Clark's bay
filly Jessie. Over this race some sort of a
wrangle arose, and it was declared off by the

club.

*

Butte City, July 4.— Trotting, one mile,
purse $200.

Sam Scott's ch s Ranchero 2 112 0 1

Raymond's b m Carrie Belle 13 3 10 2

Raymond's b s DoncaBter 3 22 3 0 3

Time, 2:29, 2:26£, 2:29, 2:31£.

Running, one mile; purse $200.

Entries — Chespeake, Harry Hughes, Joe
Bowers and Brown Jug. Joe Bowers was the
favorite and won with hands down in 1:51.
Mutualspaid$13.

A quarter mile dash wvs next, which ended
the programme for the day at the race track,

Butte, July 5. — Weather fair and track
good.

The first race was a three-year-old trot.
Entries— Robins, Ilton and Mantua. Man-
tle's Ilton took the race in three straight
heats. Time, 2:40, 2:43*. 2:47. Larabie's b
m Mantua, valued at $2 500, by Fieldmont,
dam Forest Gold Dust, staggered while pass-
ing under the wire in the third heat and fall-
ing against the fence died in a few seconds.
The mare lead until a few feet of the winning
post, but the strain was too much for her. It
is supposed she burst a blood vessel, the first
accident of the kind that ever occured on the
Butte course.

The second race, a 600 yard dash, Monte
won, Half Moon second, Jennie third. Time,
231.

Third race, special trot, three in five. En-
tries— Helen. Victor, Gloster, Lucy, Lady
Fantasie. Sam Scott's Lady Fantasie won in
three straight heats. Time, 2:31*, 2:32*. 2:33.

2:21, which at the time was the best on reoord,
he was heavily backed for the Suburban. He
ran badly, as he has in nearly all his races
since, exoept for the Equality stakes, when he
was second to Climax. Last year, as a three-
year-old, he won the Park stakes at the San
Francisco autumn meeting, running a mile
and a qnarter, with 100 pounds, in 2:08J, and
a handicap, at a mile and h lurlong, with 113
pounds, in 1:56£, and again, at the same dis-
tance, with the same weight, in 1:55. — S.F.
Chroiiicle.

An Actor at the Kaces.

Spokane Falls Racing.

In the half mile and repeat, for a purse of
5100, the winner was Ladd's Murphy.

Free for all, half mile and repeat, pacing—
Eawkin's Egbert won.

Special— Wilson's Marvel won in three
straight heats.

At the race track, which was largely at-
tended, the first race was won by Roley Boley.

Trotting, mile and repeat, Ladies' Benevo-
lent cup, gentlemen to drive their own horseB
— won by vVardner's Daisy.

Three-eighths mile dash— won by "Weasel.

In the free for all trot, Glassford's Gold Foil
was the winner after six heats. In the third
heat Leona's driver drove into another horse
and upset the sulky, throwing the driver un-
der the horse and smashing both sulkies and
injuring ohe horse in the accident. Hawkins,
the driver at fault, was fined $100 for causing
the accident.

In the half mile and repeat Roley Boley
won.

Grey Eagle won in the quarter mile dash.

Triboulet Dead.

Long Branch (N. J.), July 23.— The four-
year-old colt Triboulet, by King Ban-Herzego-
vina, owned by Porter Ashe's Maltese Villa
Btables, died at Monmouth Park to-day from
'jckjaw, caused by injuries received from a
twisted plate. He laBt ran in the Midsummer
handicap of Tuesday of last week, when he
was third to Aurelia and Lady Primrose.
Triboulet was brought from California in May,
t.nd on the strength of his winning at a mile
and three fnrlongB at the spring meeting of
the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association in

I went down to Monmouth Park race track
on the Fourth, in the vicinity of which the
great battle was fought, and where to-day,
thanks to the victory of our ancestors, the
white wiogs (no relation to the song of that
name) of peace hover over the mustang mos-
quito, and instead of the voice of the deadly
rifle we hear the stentorian tones of the buy-
out bookmaker as he flirts with the bank
cashier and produces citizens for Montreal.
A race track is a great place to study character
and mathematics. Instead of staying home
and bursting fire-crackers and bombs, how
much more patriotic and self-sacrificing to
come here and burBt yourself. If the Inter-
state Commerce Commission charged excess
baggage on personal pronouns In the first per-
son singular, none could afford to visit the
track. For two Bolid hours on the train you
hear nothing but one succession of "I's."
"It'B," "I dontlike Terra Cotta." ;iI backed
him." "I think it's a dead Bure thing" and
,(I don't like 'em to-day." If some one would
only say "we" it would come like a cool
breeze in the desert.

Of course you take your wife with you or
else you wouldn't enjoy yourself. She keeps
walking through the train, passing all the
vacent seats in hopes of finding one that
matches the color of her dress. Sue doesn't
succeed, and you walk back to find all the
others occupied. Then the train alongside of
you goes out and she reproaches you for not
being on it. Then she finds she's on the
sunny side and rivals the sun in making it
hot for yon. On the track, after you lose she
says, *'I told you to play him for a place,
you'll ruin yourself." Oh, yes, you've got to
take your wife to thoroughly enjoy racing,
because you not only lose your money but
get the devil for losing it.

You wander around the betting-room, and
if you appear at all uncertain yon are ap-
proached by a gentleman with checked panta-
loons and a petrified cheek. He informs yon
that he's got a "Fourth of July copper rivited
air-tight Binch on the first race. Why its just
like finding money. The horse can't lose,
he'll walk in." If you play his ('tip:' you gen-
erally find that its just as easy as picking the
gold filling out of Jry Gould's back teeth or
counterfeiting money on Inspector Byrnes's
front steps. Still, he tells one sacred truth.
His horse generally "walks in." But unfor-
tunately for you, the others run, and that
beats a walk every time. One of those fel-
lows approached me and said, "Say, young
fellow, is there a horse called Rippar-tay on
yer programme?" I had been losing steadily
and feeling in & sarcastic mood said, "There
no horse called 'Rippartay,' but there is
one called 'Repartee5 " He eyed me from
foot to head and said, "WU1, say, you don't
expect to find Daniel Webster on a race-track,
do, yer?"

On the grand stand it's very interesting to
watch a syndicate of twenty ladies who have
put in 25 cents each to make a $5 bet, and if
Che horse loses they generally upbraid the
messenger boy for not telling them which
horse was going to win. These messenger
boys are also employed to support the under
jaws of the losers on the way baok to New
York. On the Fourth the two-year-olds were
very hard to start. Fifteen minutes passed
and the lady next to me went fast asleep. I
am sorry to say she snored. Several timeB I
was tempted to tell her not to tear it, and I
would buy the whole pieoe. Ten minutes
more passed. The horses were not off and
she still sweetly slumbered. Suddenly the
judge gave the bell a violent pull, when she
started up shrieking, "1 won't let you in!
The idea of your staying out so long! I'll go
home to mother!" How the old times came
o'er her.

Then the man who has bought a horse that
hasn't a ghoat of a show — a 100 to 1 crack-
just as they Btart shrieks. "My horse wins
He winBl Look at the others fall back! Why,
he wins in a gallop, handB down!" Then I
go back to the grand stand and spoil the knees
of a $15 pair of pantaloons praying that he'll
lose his tongue on the next race. I am super*
stitious on the track. I think a hump-backed
man is a mascot. I sneaked behind one on
the Fourth and touched his hump. He turned
quickly and said: "Young man, you*re mis-
taken. This coat is too large for me in the
back, so I Rtnffed it with losing tickets. I'm
a Jonah, I am, and don't let a sky-rooket
erase it from your memory. "

I witnessed a sight that brought the tears
to my eyes and made me a better man. A
gentleman who had lost all his money bet his
wife and six children on a horse in the steeple-
ohase. The horse fell in the first ditch, and
the man'Bhrieked: "Heaven help me! there
goes my whole family plumb in the mudl"
And he left the track a lonely, broken-hearted
victim of a sure thing, while the wails of his
wife and children were borne to him as they

struggled to break out of the bookmaker's
cash- box.

Racing is a fascinating sport. I was stand-
ing near an undertaker when a man rushed
up to him and said: " Come, quick; Mr. Paul
Murphy has just died!" The undertaker re-
plied: "Tell the family I'll come aB soon
as the laBt race is over and I cash in."
It is also conducive to poetry. I heard a
young man behind me reciting:
Wake me early, mother dear.
With a pressure of thy lips.
And buy for me the Sporting World

And all the latest tips :
And write the winning horses

On my collar and my cuff,
For I am out now for ihe stuff, mother;
Yes, I am out now for the stuff.

On the train going home the man back of
me remarks that "Harrison is no good on ac-
count of the way he acted with the Chinese."
At first I think he refers to me in the "Pearl
of Pekin," but suddenly realize that he means
the other celebrated American of that name
in Indiana. Hurrah for the Fourth, and the
5th, too, for that matter. Louis Harrison

The bookmakers reaped harvests at Latonia.
William Riely of Chicago, won over $25,000
during the meeting.

There were thirteen bookmakers at the St.
Louis track the opening day, of the meeting
and fifteen the closing day. and with the ex-
ception of Cole Ulman all made plenty of
monev,

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,

September 1 7 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IK —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

How to Start a Balky Horse.

I will tell yon of a way that I have never
known to fail of starting a balky horse, no
matter how obstinate, and even if his mind
be occupied with reflections upon the inordi-
nately heavy load behind him. Draw the
lines from the turret rings and carry them
out straight in front of him as far as they will
reach. Then pull on them, and not infre-
quently he will at once start toward you; but
if he does not then you must walk off at one
side and pall his head over that way; then
walk back and pull his head over the other
way, always operating upon him from the ex-
treme length of the lines. In a few times,
seldom more than two or three of snch pull-
ings from right to left, you will start him. He
will seem to be so ouriouB about what you are
doing, that he wiBhea to go to you and inves-
tigate, and then he goes right along forgetting
his balky humor. But while you are doing
this, do not let anybody click the tongue at
him and tell him to "get op," or flick him
with a whip, or push the wagon aeainst him,
or build a straw tire under him. — N. Y. Sun.

A Biff Horse Race-

A speoial match for §1,000 a side has been
made for one mile, between E. R. Den's b s
Consuelo and P. O. Domaleck's b g Dell.
The race is to come off at the Agricultural
Park on Angost 2d, The match grew out of
the race between these animals at the recent
races held at Ventura, when Consuelo proved
victorious. Dornaleck, who recently pur-
chased Dell from J. B. Haggin has sent EaBt
for a jockey.

An international horse show will be held in
Paris nest year, and $43,000 will be dis-
tributed in prizes. The classes agreed upon
are thoroughbreds, Arabs, Anglo-Arabs, half-
breeds, cart horses, mnles and donkeys.

The Lancaster Plate, seven furlongs, to be
run at Manchester ten days after the St. Leger
will be worth $49,000 to the winner. It is
believed that Friar's Balsam will be trained
with a view to Btarting in this stake.

A "ringer" among the runners is an uncom-
mon thing, but one was discovered among the
entries at the recent St. Louis meeting, it
being the horse Fayette, that was entered in a
race for maidens, finishing second. Subse-
quent investigation showed that the horse
had won races elsewhere under different
names, and the nag and his owner, E. A.
Nickel, of Hannibal, Mo., were ruled off for

life.

— ♦

The betting on the Austrian Derby at Pesth
was tremendously heavy this year, and Count
Anton Apponizi, who won with Rajtarajta,
had baoked his steed with Buch freedom that
he cleared upward of $300,000. The Count
had an anxious time of it, as, if Rajtarajta
had been beaten, his losses would have been
so great that his estates would have been
placed under sequestration. Count Anton,
who is popular in Hungary, burst into tearB
when the winning horse number was hoisted
and the Countess had a mild fit of hyBterios.
— Abilene, Kas. Oaz.

SPEED PROGRAMME:

MOJiDAY, September 17, 1888.

1— Selling Purse, $250; of which $50 to second, $25 to
third; for three-yea r-oltls and upwnrds; horses en-
tered to be sold for $1,510 to carry rule weights ; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1,000, then one

Sound for each $100 less, down U» $400; celling price to
e stated through entry box: at 6 p. m. the day before
the race; one mile.

2 — Nevada stake, running; for two-year-olds (foal<»
of 18d0>; $50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations;
$10 additioual for starters; to he paid in belore 6 p. M.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; $3C0 added; second horse to save
Btake; three-quarters mile.

3— Running, five-eighths mile daBb; District horses;
$100 added; entrance $20, declaration #5; on or before
August 26th.

4— Running, three-eighths mile and repeat; purse
$1,0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $IO;i; $75 to first; $25 to second.

b— Trotting 2:27 class; parse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-oldB; mile and re-
peat; entrance $00, of which $20 to accompany nomi-
nation; $10 additional for starters; to he paid in be-
fore6 P. si. day previous to race; $300 added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; Btakes and added
money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.
Wednesday, September 19tli

8 — Novelty Race, running; purse $400; one and one-
half miles ; first half-mile, $50; first mile $100; first to
finish, $230.

9— unning; for three-year-olds; 351 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for starters;
to be naiu in before 6 p. ai. day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $310
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles.

10— Trotting, three- minute-clasB, tor District horseB;

Eurse $300; first horse $150, second horse 8100, third
orae $50.

Thursday, September 20th .
11— Running, mite and repeat; purse $aC0; $150 to
first, ?10J to second, $50 to third.
12— Trotting, 2.40 class; purBe $600.
13 — Trotting stake for three-year-oldB; $100 en-
trance, $25 to accompany nomination; $75 addltionul
for starters; to be paid in before 6 p. si, day previous
to race; $100 added; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
ten percent.

Friday, September SI.
■Running, purse$300; of which $50to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15 — Running, half-mile and repeat; District horses;
purse $150; $100 to first, $5u to second.

16— Running Stake; for two-year-olds- (foals of 1886).
$50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; $40
additional for starters; to be paid in betore six p.m.
day previous to race; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing f«nd; $300 added; second horse to save
Btake; one mile.

17— Trotting,2;50 class; for District horseB; three in
five; purse $^00; first $15 1 second $100, third $50.
Saturday, September *2<l.

18— Trotting, 2:22 class; purae $1,000; $500 to first, $300
to second, $2uo to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to second,
$100 to third.

U55* Additional races will he made each day. Classes
maje up from horseB on the grounds.

RC3IAKKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to Slakes must be made to
tbe Secretary on or belore the isr day
of August, 1888.

Entries for tbe purses must be made two daye pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time forcloslngentrles
aa designated by the rules. Those who have nominat-
ed in stakes must name to the Secretary in writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6p. m .
HorseB entered in purses can only be drawn by the
couBentof the JudgeB.

All horses entered for District purses must be own.
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will cIobo August 20th,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start In
all races for purses.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
roles to govern running laces, except as above.

All trotting and pacing raceB are tbe best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompunv nomination.

National Trotting Association ruleB to govern trot-
ting; but the Board reserves the right to trot beats of
any two classeB alternately If necessary, to finish
any day' b racing, or to trot a special race. Ahorse
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required

The*following, Bent from St. Louie, if true,
is an instance of the wonderful grit shown by
thoroughbred horses: "One of the Btrangesl
events that ever happened on a track occurred
when Login, Chicago Stables, was receiving
his first lesoon aB a steeplechaser. As he went
over the log he struok it with hia foreleg, but
did not falter when he lit. The log is ho
heavy that it requires four men to lift it, yet
he knocked it out of its mortising, and it felt
almost twelve feot away. He continued to
run. however, and took two banks, a water
jnmp, and then was led back to the stable,
when it was discovered that he had split his
knee bone. How he managed to run and
leap after snch an accident as that is puzzling
horsemen."— National Live Stock Journal.

number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66?» to the
Drt<t and ZVA to the second.

IiorBes hat distance the field will ouly take firs

money.

In all the foregoing st
unless accompanied by the money

stakes the declarations are void
ceclara-

RBe observe that. In the above stakes,

tlons are permitted for a Bmall forfeit:

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. u. of the
day preceding the race-*hall be required to start,

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or In one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a waik-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capB of distinct colors, which must be named In the
entries.

Bach day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock p. u.

All entrleB must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno, Nevada.

The n mi b by County District Fair, at Carson City,
begins September 24th and ends September Stth. Six
days' racing; gives $7,600 in purBes and premiums;
for particulars address J. D. Torreyson, Secretary,
Oarson City.

Tbe Humboldt Omintv District Fair begins October
id, and ends October 6th. Four days' racing; gives
13,600 In punefl and premiums; fur particulars address
Alex. Wise, Secretarv, Wlnnemuoc&j Nevada,

The State Agricultural Society has built a new track,
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soli
helugof such a character as to make It ono of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

TIIKO. U'INTKKS, l*r« si.tnil
C. H. STODDABD, Secretary. lOmyiseU

1888

3£Bge gmfa atul j&pjoxi$matt.

61

SACRAMENTO

California State Fair

OF 1888.

TWO WEEKS' FAIR
nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PBOURAJ1HE 1888.

There shall b.3 awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the best average performance
in the races for trottine foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds, in 1887, 1888', and 1883, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than $2^0.
First Day.— Thursday, Se|>teiuber 6tb.

TnOTTING.

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE-Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
18H8, £1,370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PURSE, £1,200-2:23 Class.

No. 3.— PACING PURSE, §600— 2;20 Class.

Second Day.— Friday, September Jdi.

BUNKING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; 526 entrance; ilO forfeit; $250 added; of
which S50 to second ; third lo save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds:
of two or more, five pounds extra. ™
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, wtth eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. StiOO added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep-
stakes for there-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event this year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
850, h f, with S400 adued; of which £100 to second;
third to save stake. One mile and one-eighth.

Fo. 7-FREE PURSE, 8250— Of which ?50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8th.

TEOTirNG.

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE-S50 entrance; of
which $10 must accompany nomination; S15 payable
August 10, 1888; ?300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with six nominations; S500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, §1,000—2:30 Class.

Fourth Day— Monday, September lOtli.

BUNNING.

No. 11 -TEE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; $50
entrance, hf, or only S15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with S350 added, of which $100 to
second, third to save stake. Horses that have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or oyer, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 1887, with tbirty-two nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; $100 entrance; 850 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which 8150 to second; Sinn to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September 3d.
In no event wJll declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, SS00-Of which S50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights ; two pounds allowed for
each SI 00 less, down to $1,000, then one pound for
each 8100 less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September 11.

TBOXTING ,

No 16— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— 8100 entrance,
of which 826 must accompany nomination; $26 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August 10, 1K88;
$400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-

"Vo Tti— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.
No! 17-TROTUNG PURSE, $1,000—3:00 Class.
Sixth Day— Wednesday, September 12.

BUNNING.

No 18— THE BUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old' fillies . S25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; 8200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or Becond, in any race this
veir allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No 19— THE SHAFTER STAKE— For three-year-
olds ' $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or ooly 816 if de-
clared on or before September first; with $400 added;
of which $100 to Becond; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five poundB extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For bll ages. S60
entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $300 added; of whioh
$100 to Becond; third to save stake. Three-year-olds
to farry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
five-year-olds and upwards. 112 pounds. Sex, but
not beat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats.

No il— FREE PURSE. S300 -Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day-Thursday, September 13th.

THOTTINQ.

No 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:25 Class.

No'23-F^UR-YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE-
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations.
$400 added. (Conditions same as >o. 15.)

No 24- PACING PURSE, $800-Free for all.
Eighth Bay-Friday, September 14th.

BONN1NG.

No 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE- For
foals' of 1885. Closed in 1B66, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One aud one-balf miles.

Nn M— THE PALO ALTO 8TAKE-A handicap for
two°year olds. $50 entrance; $'25 forfeit ; $10 declara-
tion-;S400 added, of ^vbich $100 to second; third to
savB stake Weights announced at 10 o clock a. m.,
SSrdS? September 1st. Declarations due at 8
oVsS p. m. Monday, September 3d. One mile

No 27-THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE-For tnree-
yeaiolds. $50 entrance; S25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September 1st ; with S«0 added of
which 81C0 to second; third to save stake Winner of
Tnv three year-old race at this meeting to carry five
Pounds e/tra; colts not 1. 2, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
DoundB One mile and three-quarters.

No 28-THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all ages.
*M Prince- 816 forfeit; $300 added, of which 8100
?o eion^taSd to eave' atake; $200 additional U

1:411 is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if Nightbawk's time (1:423) is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE, $2511 - Of which t-50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run secoud allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

-Viiith Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TROTTING.
No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, Sl,5C0-Free for all.
No. HI— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:40 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $JliO— Three -year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal colt stakes for
1889-90 will close August 1st, 1888.

FOR 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakeB for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $E0 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January Jst; or $15 by
May 1,1889. Declaralions void unless accompanied
by the money; with $500 added, of which $101' to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any Btake race.
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five pounds
extra. Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 18K7), lo be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each. h. f.,or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st, $16 by May
Jst, or 825 August 1, 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which 3150 to second; third to save stoke. Winner
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds, of two
or more, seven bounds extra. Maidens allowed five
ponnds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
Three quarters I (To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f, or only
810 if declared January 1st; SIR May 1st; or 825 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $600 added , of which $150 to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
the value of $1,0U0 to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter,
FOR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-A
sweepstakes for three-year-olls (foals of 1887), to be
run at State Fair, 1890. $100 each, h f or only S10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or $26 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which S1*0 to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of $1,000, to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 189C. $100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; §10 payable January 1,
1889; 816 January 1, 1890; $20 May 1, 1890; theremain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they become due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. S750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: 3150 to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of $1,000,
five ponnds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five ponnds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS AKD CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied, five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to bold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 61 percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and 10 per cent
to fourth.

The National Association RuleBto govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a Bpecial race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When leBs than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
665 to the first, and 33i to the Becond.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

Iu all race entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.
Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. M. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.
Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-Btarters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 8.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trottine races drivers will be required to wear
c-»ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

- Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secrelary. Entries in
all, except otherwise stated, to close with
the Secretary, Wednesday, August 1 18*8.
Ii. I SHIPPER President,
EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary. 12mytse]

Montana

FAIR

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

—BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

AND ciLMIMlXli FIVE DAIS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROURAfllJHE.

Entries 4 lose August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races fonr

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent,

Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake-
one mile. Cloeed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2— TnorriNG-Uistrict— Four-yen-old stake- Closed
February 15tb, with 8 entries.

3— Tkotting- Pacific Coast 3:00 claab. Purse
$1,000.

Wednc«iay, September 19th.
Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; Si00.
This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.
5— TnorriNG— Pacific Coast— 2:21 class; S120O.
6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 6 entries.

7 — Thotting— District— Two-year-old stake ; best
two in three. Closed February 1st, with la entries.
Thursday, September 90th.
8 — Running— Pacific CoaBt- Mile and repeat; S50O.
9— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; 51,000.
10— TnoxriNG— Pacific Coast— Four-year-old Btake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.
11 — Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; ?500.

Friday, September 21st.
12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-balf mile and
repeat, $350.
lb— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; 81,31 0.
14— Tbotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.
15— Tbotting— Pacific Coast-2:22 class; 81,200.

Saturday, September 22d.
16 -Running— Pacific Coast— Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15tb, with 6 entries.

17— Tbotting — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old stake;
best two In three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries,
lb— Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all ; 870".
19— Tbotting— Pacific CoaBt— 2:27 class; SI, 000.

CONDITIONS.
All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the Mate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; alBoto change the day and hour of any
race If deemed necessary.

For a waik-over in any race a horse Is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to bo added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 183d. starting
in raceB No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

DnlesB otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse 1b
qualified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en.
trance tee contracted, without any right to compete
for a purse, and Bhall be held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by tne National Trotting Association and
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All coirs properly entered In District stakes, if Bold,
are entitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before Btartiug a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option ofthe Judges.

In all races noted above, Bix or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to bold entries and start
a race with a less numher and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off
when there are less than three (.3) to start.

The Stockton track Is one of the fastest In the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be nauied with all
entries and used in all heate.
Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp ,
Ktables. hay and Btraw free to competitors.
Entries close August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Last Payment Itue at Six O'clock P.
,11. the Pay Before the Race.

of which $125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of anv three-year-old stake race, of the value of $1,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three -year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed

ven pounds. Onemlle.

EUR 189U.

No. 4.— The Bio Tbke stakes.— A sweepstakes
for tliree-vear-olds (foals of 18h7) to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1690. (Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The sakiiknt Stakes.— a Bweepstakes for
three-j ear-o!dB (foals of lWt7) to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1*U0; $100 each, of which HO must accom-
pany tbein>iniuatiun,:io payable January 1st, i&i9; $10
payable January 1st, 1S9U; f20 payable Mny 1st, IS90.
The remaining $r>0 to be paid by « o'clock the »l;iv pro-
ceeding the race, PaymentB not made as they he-
come due forfeits money paid in, and deelar»-s entry
out; $600 added, of which 9160 to second, third to save
Btake. Winner of the Breeder's stake at Sacramento
toca'ryfive pounds extra; of the President Stakes,
seven pounds; cf .iny other three- ven r-old event
three pounds. Maidens showed seven pounds. One
mite and a half.

N. B.— Conditions nf this association for 1888 to
covern except as specified herein.

JL. II. N1UPPEE, President.

J. M. LARtE, Secret«ry,

jef tsel5 p. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 IN PUKSES.

SEPTEMBER 12, IS, 14, 18, 19,
20, 21, OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PROGRAMME.

PURSES 86,000.

First Day, Sept. 12th,

1. Trotting— 2:37 Class. Purse*300.

2. Running — All ages, three-quarters of a mile.
Purse S200.

3. Running— All ages, one-quarter
Purse, $50.

■1. Running— Handicap. Purse, $100.
Secoud i>ay, Sept. 13ih,

5. Trotting— 2.30 Class. Purse8300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile heats. _

7. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile
PurBe %'b.

8. Running— All agee, handicap. Purse 8100.

Third Day, Kept. I 4th.

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 Class. Purse 8300.

10. Running — All ageB, seven-eighths of a mile
dash. Purse 8200.

11. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse 850.

12. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse f 100.

Fourth Day, Sept. 1 8 1 h.

13. Trotting ant" Pacing— 2:2(1 Class. Puree 8400.

14. Running— All ages, five-eight Iib mile heats.
PurBe $20 .

15. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse, 875.

16. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse 8100.

Fifth Hay, Sept. 4 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. Puree 83">o.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heatB.
PurBe, 8200.

19. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heatB.
Purse 830.

20. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse 8100.

Sixth I>ay, Sept. SOtli.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. Puree ?300.

22. Running— All ageB, mile dash. Purse 8200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
PurBe 876.

21. Running— All ageB, handicap. Purse8100.
Seventh Day, Sept. 1 1 st

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Purse 8600.

26. Running Novel'y Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. First three-eighths, $50; first five-eighths, 875;
ftrat to finish, : i 25. Purse 8250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse |100.

Wednesday, Oct. 34 Ih.

23. Trotting— Forfour-year-olds that never beat 2:40.
Perse 8300.

Thnr«.*i:i jr. «»<■!, T5lh.

29. Great Stallion Races— For horses that never beat
2:29. Purse 8500.

81.0 0 reserved for Special Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES for all Trottine aud Paring race*
as well as Running Races Woo. 2, H, 10, 14, 18, 21 and 28,
Close August 21st, 1888. Nos. 3, 4. 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, Id. 19,
20,23, 2-1 and 27. close at the Track the day befortt each
Race,at5 o'clock r.M. Entries for Four. Year-Olds
and Stallion Races cIobc September nth.
CONDITIONS.

ulle heats.

Purse 8200,
heats.

AND

Washington

Kacing Circuit,
1888.

$45,000 In Stakes and Purses.

Alt STAKES <XOS£ Al'ltll. 1ST.
A'l TroUInc Fntrles Close July I4th.

Write to any one of tho Secretaries for pro-
grammes and farther particulars.

DATES.

Deer Lodge, Montana, July 18 to 21, James B. Mc-
Mautera, Secretary.

Butte City, Montana, August 6 toll, Lee Mantle<
Secretary.

Helena, Montana, August 20 to 25, Francis Pope
Secretary.

Spokane Falls, Washington, September 3 to 8, John
A. Todd, Secretary.

Note Salem, Oregon, dates September 17 to 22.

Walla Walto, Washington Ty., dates October 1 to 6.
18fe

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 2,CAt.

Offer the following rich running eve nts for 1 89 and
1800 entries to clnse August 1st, 1688, for colte now
claused us yearlings, (with one exception. No. 3, for
coltB now claBsed as two-year-olds for this time only
lo permit of a valuable three-year-old Btake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

1 —The Pavilion Stakes.— A eweepetakea for
two-year-oldB (foalB of 1&.h7j to be run at the btockton
Fair of 1889; $50 each half forfeit, or only 810 if de-
clared on or before January lPt; or $16 by May 1st,

» DeclaratlLiis void unless accompanied by thi
money, wit" $300 added, of which $75 to second; third
to save Btake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of 81.000 to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more Ave pounds. Mald-
enB allowed five pounds. Five-elghte of a mile.

2 — Thk Yobemite stakes.— a BweepBtakofortwo.

vJur-ohlB. (foals of 188<) to he rim at the Stockton
Fair of KH89.87S «'nch. half forfeit or only $l'j if de-
flated on or beTore Jannaiy 1st; $16 by May lBt, or
fl"ri Aucust first, lh89. Declarations void unless arcoin.
n.nled hv the money; with »3M added, of which $1C0
to second; third to save Btake. Winner of the annual
stakes at Sacramento to carry seven poundB extra,
winner of any other t>Ukes to carry three poundB; nf
two or more. Bovtn pounds. Maidens allowed flvo
pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.

1— The Bio Tkbk Stakes, -(To close in two-yenr*
old form this time paly.) A sweepBtalw for three-
<ear-oIdfl to be run at the Stockton Fairln 18*0; lioo
each half forfoitor only 810 if declared January 1st
816 May 1st or |36 Aopul 1st, 1^9. UMUratloiiflTOld
unless accompanied by the money; with MOO added.

All Trotting and Pacing Races to be mile h*aU-
Three Infive, to harness; five or more to enter; three
or morn to start. Entrance feo, 10 per cent, of Purae,
and must accompany the nomination.

All Harness Races will he governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to start
will be governed by the American Racing Rules.

For a walk-over In any racr » horse Is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of tho antmuoe
received from the other paid-up entries to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horsedlstanctng the field, or any part thereof.
Is entitled to first money only.

In Trotting »nd Pacing Races, all purses to be di-
vided Into four moneys, as follows: Flret horse. 50
per cent.; second horse, 2.r> pox cent.; third horao, 16
per cent. ; fourth horse, 10 per rent.

All Running Races Into three moneys: 00, 30 and 10
percent.

The right Ib claimed by the Association to rhange
the order of any of these events, should It be to Ha
convonlenco and for the best Interests of tho contest*
ants, but no change will be made In oases where an
Injustice would be done to any of the parties who have
made entries.

Heats In each day's races may be trotted, paced or
ran alternately.

KNTRIls.
In all roses entries must be enclosed In a sealed en'
volope, addrecsud to the StrroUry, stating *ge, name,
color and sex of horse, name of sire and dam, when
known, and namoof owner, rldor or driver.

Tim • of rl»Hlii(r enlrl«>«, August ?iw
and September 1 llli, I8HH
Address all communications lo

I.ol'IS \i\ \mn. Secrt f
Or ALEX. LEWIS, Manager,
jy28toc25 F. 0. Box 341, Salt Lake City, I

<glxs %xzzfax awd ^jttrrismau.

July 28

LOS ANGELES

9th Annual Fair.

DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION No. 6.

—AT-

LOS ANGELES, GAL.

FIRST MEETING OF COAST CIRCUIT.

August 6 to 11, 1888.

$1 ,000 In Purses ami I'remiams.

A GRAND HARVEST HOME AND RACE MEETING.
The entire Fair including Pavilion, In the hand-
somest Grounds in America In points of inteiest
tins Fair is second only to the Htate Fair.

ENTRIES TO SPEED PROGRAMME
Close July 15th.

DON'T FORGET THE DATE.
FIRST »A1', Holiday, A u -list A.

1— Running— For two-year-olds; purse, S300; SI95

to first; S75 to second; $^0 io third; Half mile dash

2— Running— Fren for all; weight for age; purse,

$450; S'^OU to first; $115 to second; £45 to third horse;

dash of one mile

3— Pacing— Free for all; purse, 5600; S3r0 to Irst;
S160 to second: $90 to third; StiQ to fourth horse mile;
heats, best three in five.

4-TnoTTiNG-2.45 cla?s; purse, SH'OOj 5500 to first;
§260 to second; ?|50 to third; S1C0 to fourth horse;
mile heats, three_in five.

SECOKD BAY.
5 — Ladies' Equestrianship — Four elegant money,
or other valuable prizes, frr the most graceful and
accomplished lady rider. Grace, skill and superior
horse-womanship to be the unite of merit, and not
Bpeed. (Premiums to be announced later.)

ti — Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds, foals of
18P5; closed December, 1887 with nine entries

7— Trotting— 2;?A clas*; purse, $l,ii00; $5C0 to first;
S250 to second; £150 to third; $100 to fourth horse
mile beats, best three in five.

IIIIRD DAY.
8— Running — For three-year-olds; purse §400; $260
to first; $100 to second; $40 to third; three-quarter
mile dash.

9— Running -All ages; weight forage; purse, SC00;
?3'.)0 to first; $150 to second; $60 to third; one and a
quarter miles.

10 -Trotting— Three-year-old stake; foals of I8P5;
650 entrance; $^5 to at- company nomination, and $25
July 3tst; S250 added. Mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See condilions.

11— TnorriNG — Free for all; purse, 81,200; S000 to
first; 8300 to second; $180 to ihird; $120 to fourth
horse; mile heats, tlireein five,

FOUR'BH DAY.
12— Running Stake - For two-year olds; cloned
Dec. 1st, 18H(i. with 21 entries; dash of one mile

13— Running— All ages; weight for age; purse, S4iifJ:
S2t,0 to first; §100 to second; $40 to third; three-quar-
ter mile heats

11 -Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds; foals of
18X6; closed December, 1886, with 11 entries.

15— Teotting— 2:30 class; puise,$1000; t5 0 to first;
$250 to second; $150 to third, and $100 to fourth
horse; mile heats, best three in five,
FIFTH DU.
16— Running— Southern California Derby Stakes,
for three-year-old colts ani fillies; closed Decem-
ber, 1886, with nine nominations; one and a half
miles

17— Running - All ages; purse, S40»; of which $500
to first; $100 to second; $40 to third horse; three
quarters of t. mil*.

18 — District Trotting — Three minute class; L J.
Rose's stable bam d; purse, $31111; $150 to first; 576 to
second; $45 to third; $30 to fourth; mile heats, three
in five

19— Ttotting— 2:20 class- purse, ?10f.0; $500 to first;
5250 to second; $150 to third; $100 to fourth horse;
mile heats, three in five.

SIXTH DAY.
20— Running -Froe for all; weight for age; purse,
?J50; $105 to first; S90 to second; SJ5 to third horse;
half-mile heats.

21— Running — Consolation; beaten horses; purse,
$250; $165 to first; $6j to second; and #25 to third
horse; one mile.

22— T.ottirg— Four-Year-Old Stake; fo.ls of 1885;
same terms as No. 10; mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions

23— Trotting--2;25i!lass; purse, $1000; $5J0 to first;
5250 to second, $150 to third; $10u to fourth horse,
mile heats, three in five

EXTRA
District Trotting— 2:35 class; purse, $?00; day of
trotting to be uamed b reafter; mile beats, three In
five.

Conditions of Three and Four- Year-Old
Stakes.
American Trotting Association rules to govern.
Five or more to enter, three to start, stakes to be
divided— seven-tenths to firBt horse, two. tenths to
second, one tenth to third. Added money, 50 per
cent to first, 25 to second, 15 to third, 10 to fourth.
If only three start, fourth money reverts to the
Society, if two only start, third and fourth money
reverts to the Society, if walkover, no added money
is given, tbe horse making the same only entitled to
the stakes actually paid in. Failure to make bubse-
quent payments forfeits money paid in.
• >»M>I110NS
Ten per cent of purse (running, trotting and pac-
ing! to accompany nominations. American Trotling
Association Rules to govern pacing and trotting;
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Rules to govern running
events. Terms of races and division of money as
above. Stakes in accordance with adveiliseraent
when nominations were made. No added money for
a walk-over; horse making same only receives tbe
entrances actually paid in. A horse distancing the
field receives first and third money only; in any
other event, first money ouly.

In all races five are to fill and three to start, but a
lesser number of entries will hold, by proportionate
amount of puree belug deducted Colors will be
named for ill running nominations. Drivers will
be requested to wenr distinct colored caps in all
harness events. The Board reserves the right to
change the order or sandwich heats and races, or
postpone races when, in their judgment it may seem
abvisable. Entries to close with the Secre-
tary, July « fi. I WHS, at midnight. Hay and
bedding free to patrons. Everything renovated. New
barns and stock aacommodatlons. One admission to
every department. Send for premium list. Further
particulars address,

J. W. ROKINM>N, President.
E- A- Det'AMlV Secretary, 7J North Main St.,
or P. O. Box. 210, Los Angeles. jul6tau4

To Architects.

The time for delivering plans for the proposed New
Building of tbe Olympic Club has been extended
.'roin Monday, July 10, 1888, to Wednesday, August
1, '888, at 3 o'clock p. M. Plans must be addressed
lo "Building Commission of the Olympic Club," ]?Q
O'Farrell Street, Sen Francisco. J30tjy26

SANTA ROSA

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

—TO BE HELD AT-

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Co., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Tnesdny August 1*.

Running — Three-fourths mile dash, for district
two-year-olds; $25 entrance; 810 forfeit; 5100 added;
325 to second horse.

Running — Three-fourths mile dash, free for all;
525 entrance; $10 forfeit; S150 added; 550 lo second
horse.

Trotling— 2:30 class; purse, S500.

Pacing— 2:25 class; purse, S400.

SEtOM* DAY- Wednesday, August 15.

Running- One and one-fourth mile dash, for three,
year-olds; S^'5 entrance; 510 forfeit; $200 added; §50 to
econd horse.

Trotting- Three minute class, district horses;
purse, S^OO.

Trotting— 2:20 class: purse, $600.

Trotting — Three-year-old district horses; purse
5300.

THIRD DAY-Tliiirsday, August 16.

Running-One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; $75 entrance; 510 forfeit; $200 added; 560 to Bec<
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, S500.

Pacing— Free for ail; purse, 5500.

Trotting— 2:38 class; district torses; purse, 8400
FOURTH DA V- Friday , A ugust f 7 .

Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; S20 entrance; 810 forfeit; S150 added; 840 to
necond horse.

Running -Selling race, free for all, mile heats;
purse, S250; 550 to second horse; horses entered to
be sold for $1,000; to carry rule weights; two pounds
allowed to each hundred dollars down to S5ti0; S3I1-.
ing price to be named through the entry box at 6 r,
m. the day before the race.

Trotting— 2:40 class; purse, $500,

Trotting— For district yearlings; one mile dash;
purse $100.

FIFTH DAY-Satnrday August 18.

Running-One and three-fourth mile dash, free for
all; $30 entrance; 810 forfeit; 5200 added; 550 to sec-
ond horse.

Running -One mile dash for three-year-olds and
under; 825 entrance: $10 forfeit; $150 added ; S60 to
second horse.

Trotting— 2:26 class; purse, 8600.

Trotting— Free for all; purse, SC00.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the bast three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three t ■ start. But the board reserves tbe right to
hold a less number than five to fill by tbe withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent on purBe, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purseB divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to tbe first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

AniHricau AsBociation rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves tbe right to trot beatB of an* two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a speoial race between beats, A
horse making a walk-over sholl be entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in When less than tbe
required number of starters appear they may contest
for tbe entrance money to be divided as follows,
G6f, to the first and S3i to the second.

In all raceB entries not declared out by t> p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be requiied to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, tbe particular horse they are to
Btart must be uamed at 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwise specified. Running races will
be conducted under tbe rulDB of the Pacific Coast
Dlood Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will bo held for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be rcqnirod to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In
their entries.

Entries to all Hie above races to close
wltli tlic ?»ccretary on Wednesday, August
1st, 1888.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

Tbe district embraces all the territory north of
the Bay of San FmnciBco and west of tbe Bacra-
mento River. Dlstrlst horses must have been owned
in h.l district six months prior to closing of en-
tries.

JNO. N. It AIEH v< in , president.

UEORUE A, TUPPEB, Sec'y. jolCtaul

MARYSVILLE
13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And * ion tlti ulitg Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1 — Trotting — Two-year-old Class. Purse, 8200.

Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts.

2— Running— Two-vear-old Class. Half mile dash;

£urae,?200. Open to Third, TliirteenthanrtSevententh
istricts.

3— Trotting — Tliree-minute ClasB. Purse, |250.
Open to all horses eligible.

Wednesday, August ,159th.

4— Trotting— 2:35 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

5— Running— Half mile and repeat. PurBe, 8200.
Open to all horses owned in this State.

0— Trotting— Three-v ear-old Class. Purse, ?300.
Open to all horses eligible.

Thursday, August 30th.

7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, 8600. Open to all
horses eligible.

8— Trotting— Ayer's Stake— One-year old colts sired
by Alpheus. Purse, {150; entrance added.

9— Pacing — 2:20 .Class. Purse, 8400. Open ito aU
horses eligible.

Friday, August 3 1st.

10— Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, 8300. Open .to all
horses eligible.

11— Running— One mile and repeat. Purse, 8300.
Open to all.

12- Trotting- 2:50 Class. Purse, 8300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Ladies' Riding— PurBe, 8100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Saturday, September 1st.

13-Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, 8400. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Running— One mile dash. Purse, $200. Open to
aU horseB owne 1 in this State.

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, 8600. Open to all
horses eblgible.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate oi
fifty per cent, for the first horse, twenty -five per cent,
to the second, fifteen per cent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance lias been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
them after decision bv the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special race be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
onlv entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained bv the Society from the other .en-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field then to first and fourth
moneys.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by R o'clock v. m., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid'as soon as a decision is
rendered.

.Entries lo the races, except No. 8, "ill
close Willi lhe*eeretary August IO. 1888.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p.m. sharp.

OSf The Association is a member of the National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

C®- Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents.

D. E. KNIUHT, President,
I.J. SHERWOOD, -ecreiary.
Postofflce Address: Marysville, Cal. jly7tau25

TWENTY-SIXTH

AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT.

Amador and Calaveras

FAIR,

IONEJIITY,

AUGUST 7thf 8th, 9th and 10th.

SPEED PROUBAK1HE.

No. l.— Running Stake— For District saddle
horseB; 810 for Btartera; 850 added. Six hundred
yards and repeat.

No. 2.— Running Stake— For District horses; 820
entrance, half forfeit, 8150 added, of which 850 to sec.
ond horse; third to save stake. Half mile dash.

No. 3.— Free for all trotters and pacers without a
record up to date entries close. Purse $d00.

No. 4.— Running Stark— For all ages; 8^ entrance,-
810 forfeit, 8200 added, of which 850 to second horse;
third to save stake. One mile and repeat.

No. 5.— Trotting Porbk, S't'O— 2:27 Class.

No. fi.— Running Stake— For aliases; 82ientrance,
810 forfeit, 8200 added, of which 850 to second horse;
third to save stake. Half mile and repeat.

No. 7.— Trotting Pursk, 5500— Free for till.

No. K— Running Stake— For all ages; ?2i) entrance,
810 forfeit, 8150 added of which 850 to second horse;
third to save stake. Three-quarter mile and repeat.

No. 9.— Running Stake, Handicap— For District
horseB; 815entrance; half forfeit; 8150 added, of which
850 to second horse, third to save stake, Six hundred
yards dash.

No. 10.— Pacing Purse, 830ft— Free for all.

No. 11.— Special Trotting Puksk-HQO, 2:40 class.
Entries close August 1st.

Date of cloning i-ulrli'K on No. 7, free forall Trotting
Purse, and No. 10, free for all Pacing Purse, has been
extended to August 1st. All other races closed.
REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Extra races will be given each day; conditions to bo
announced the day previous, when entries will close

Entries to all the above races, utile n
otherwise specified, close with Hie Secre-
tary July 15. » HNS.

All trotting and pricing races are tbe best three In
five— five to enter and three to start, but the Board
reserves tbe right to hold a less number than five to
fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate amiunt of
the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany
nomination, Trotting and pacing purses divided at
the rate of 60 per cent to first horse 30 per cent, to
second, and 10 per cent, to third. |

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot lieats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over Bhall be entitled only to
the entrance monev paid in. When less than tbe
required number of starters appear tbey may con-
tent for tbe entrance money, to he divided as follows:
68% to the first, and '63'A to the second.

In nil races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
tbe day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one pereon,
or io one interest, tbe particular borBe they are to
start muBt be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
tbe race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the state Agricultural s ciety to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
cops of distinct colors.

The Board reserves tbe right to change tbe above
order of races by giving contestants notice of the
same by fl o'clock p. m. oi the day pree ding the race.

District races open to El Dorado County.

No horse is qualified to be entered in any District
race that 1ms not been owned in Amador, Calaveras,
or El Dorado Counties six months prior to the day of
the race.

stableB, hay and straw free to competitors.

Races commence each day at 1 p. m., sharp.

The lone track iB one of the best and fastest on the
Coast.

U. S. GREGORY, President.

<'. T. tA GRAVE, Secretary. ap7toau8

Gbico Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

$5,000 IN PURSES.

First Day -Tuesday, August 21, 1888.
$950.00:

].— TROTTING -For two-year-old colts owned n
the district. Mile heats, best two in three, to harness
and to rule. Purse 5250.

$31)0 00

2.-TROPTING— Three minute class. Mile heatB,
b"Rt three in five, to harness and to rule. Purse
(300.

Second I>ay— Wednesday, August S2d.

$300 00.

—TROTTING— For three-year-olds and under.
Mile heats, best three In five, to harness and to rule.
Purse $300.

$400.00.

i. -TROTTING— 2:10 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse S100.

Tblrd Day— Thursday, August 23rd.
$3SOOO.

6.— TROTTING -2:23 class. Mile heats, best three
in f.ve, to harness and to rule. Purse S750.

$500.00.

fi.— PACING-Free for all. Mile heats, bist three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 851:0.

$10O.OO.

7.— BOGGY RACE— Free for all buggy horses with-
out a record owned in the district, owners to drive.
Mile heats, three in five, to rule. Purse $100.

Fourth Day— Friday, August *4th.

$600.00. .

B.-TROTTING-2:27 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and lo rule. Purse ?600.

$400.00.

9.— TROTTING-S:S3 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse SiOO.

Fifth Day— Saturday, August S5th.

$400 011

10.-TROTTING— For foui-yoar-olds and under.
Mile heats, best threo in five, to harness and to rule
Purse S400.

$1000.00.

11.— TROTTING-Free for all. Mile heats, three
In five, to harness and tortile. Purse 51,000.

Races Nos. fi, 6, 8, 0 and 11 open to the State. All
other races open to the following counties: Mendo-
cijo, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, rinnias,
Lassen, Modoc, Sierra. Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Trinity,
TobaT.a, Colusa and Bu te.

Kmrles to close tvlth the Secretary, Au-
gust I . I 888. at I O 1*. HI. Entrnnce fee of ten
per cent, of purso must accompany all nominations.
«'. t\ MASON, I'resldent.

JO. D. M-Kori., Secretary, chlco, Cal.

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(.Townsend Street, between Third and FourtE Street?
San Francisco.

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"■w Ah Excursion Train. £ ' T8.3SP

in t Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton 1 i „ ,n ,,
aUAiUSaDLuiBObispo)A Way Stations, f I b'4U F

a— Morning p.— Afternoon.
•Sundays excepted. tSondayeonly tTheatre train Sat-
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Unly 24
miles Btaging between Templeton ana San Luis
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through
rate |8.50.

Special Round-trip TiCKETs.at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paralso Springs.

Special Notice— Round- trip tickets to the famous
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Rate, 17.50.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

For Snndava onlv i * Sold Sunday Morning;
*or aunaays oniy,^ for retnxn Barae ^j.

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Sunday and ■' good for return until following Mon
Monday, ( day, inclusive, at the following rates

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Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
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Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants w li > send Five Cents In Mumps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRI,-\WS CATALOGUE FOB 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of tha
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Falrlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

OA'E HUNDRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD KKHD, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish tn
add to their breeding Btud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies • i
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witli
tbe Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for tlielr
own driving, can be supplied at Kalrlawn. Any young Btallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and tbe price oi every
animal lor sale is printed in tbe catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can bny on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock eold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

rime will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to bis credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13$, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (33),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie "Woodward, 2:15J; Jim Jewell, 2:19$; Modoc,
2:19$, etc. Limited to 30 mares at SlOO the Beason,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

AJpcto (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (Bister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or §80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (2131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25j, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximus, i.jl?5),

By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch*n; 26
dam by Slambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
£80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in tbe order they are received, but after a Stallion'i
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Boi 320.

WM.T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

IMPORTED BERKSHIEES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prtze winners at all tbe fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from tbe
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDxe prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

4feb59

ANDREW SMITH, Redwood *Tty,

Or at 218 California Street. San Francisco.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorn**, Herefords, Herons,
ard Stud sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J. B. Haggin, Esq., witb the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MODRED and
DARF.BIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to ilajor Rathbone.

C RRECE LOWE.
juU Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale .

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.

We have for Private Sale selections of tbe follow-
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SOITABLE FOB HIGB-CLASS STUD PURPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COAOHEKS, TROTTEK3, ARABS,
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DURHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES. "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, 4c.

ALL IMPORTED STOOK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on band and to arrive.

DOGS.

8PORTIKO and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEnlOREE STOCK AGHITS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALLS.

Bcjrlslf ri-il Cable Address "PEDIGREE."

mr24eow

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. 8. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK, ESy.,
J. B. HAGGIN. ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO I.cidesilor ft" Street,
I9martf San Franelseo.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
99 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

8FKC1AI. ATTENTION PAID TO BALKS OV

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

will Sell in All <1tles and Counties ol
tbe state.

REFERENCES.
Hon. C. Gbben. Hon. J. D. Cabr,

Sacramento. „ Saunas.

j p Haboknt. Esq., Hon. John Boeos
Sargent*. „ ''"JX"*-

Hon. L. J. P.OSK, Hon. A. Walbath,

Los Angeles. „ Nevada.

J. B. Haooin, KsQ.,8anFranciBC0
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith,
secretary state Agricultural Society.
At San Jose by Meesrs. Montgomery A Reu, Real

EBe'lngAth'e"olucst established Urn, In the live-stock
business ;a this Coast. "■"> bav ,,„ condoctod he
Important auctlm sales In this line for the past
Dfteei, Jesrs, amounting (0 uw-hsll a ml Hon of

dollars, we fcelJUtiaed In claiming unequalled faclll.
ties tor disposing of live stock o? every dMorlnUon,
either At auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondent' Imbrices every hr b-r .ml dealer of prom-

Ine lie" upon the Pacllle feast, thus enabling us to
,1 publicity to animals |.li.ce. 1 with us tor sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
'wrlptlonswlll be made on commission, and stock
„ ,? ,„J 1 with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made 'f laid of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen wboBe names are

*PJBcld6'laUuLlP d CO., M Montgomery Street.

Southern Pacific Co.

tPAOmO SYSTEM.)
"■uIiin leave anil are <lue to arrive at
Sau FranclNCo.

8 :00 a m

<*0 P M

10:30 a M
' 12:00 u
5:30 p u
9:00 a m
4 :30 P M
•4:30 P M
8:tl- P M

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8:00 a si
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3:30 P m
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7.00 A. M

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7:30 a m
9:00 A M
3fl0 P M

M:30 P M

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9:00 A M
4 .00 P M
6:30 P M
8:00 A M
4:00 P M

From Hay 31. 1888. IA

..Callstoga ard N.^pa..
..Ha] wards and Kllcs! ]

.lone via Llvermore

..Enlght'a LandhiL;

..Livennore and Pk-uBanton...

..Los AiiKt-lea, DemlnR, El

Papo and East

..Loa Angeles and Mojavo

...Martinez

MUtsn.

..Ofiden ami East

..Ogden and East .

...Red Bin ft* via Maryavlile

..Redding via Willows '„.

...Sacramento, via Benlcla

via Benicia ....

via Llvermore..

via Benicia

via Benicia

" via Benicia

..Sacramento River Steamers..
..Ran Jose _.

..Santa Barbara ti

..Stockton via Livennore.. .....

" via Martinez

..Siskiyou A Portland

..S.mta Rosa

10:16 a u

6:15 p m

2:1G p u

•J:15 p m

7:15 A m

5:15 p u

9:46 a u

•B:46 a u

8:45 P M

12:15 p u

6 15 p m
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10:45 a m
12:45 p h

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7:15 p m

7 15 p u.
10:45 a -f

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9:45 a M
7:15 A u
«:00 a M
12:45 p m

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8:45 a m

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6:15 p M

10:15 A M

IMVAIj ferry traias.

From San Francisco Dally.

TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00—6:30— 7:00— 7:30— «-00—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30—1200—1^-30
—1:00— 1:30— 2:00—2:30— 3:00— 3:30 — 4:00— 4-30 — 5 :0O
5:30— B:00 — fi:aO— 7:00— R:00— 9:00— 10:00-11-00— 12-00

TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland j-Same as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m.. incluaiV3 also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FKOXT VALE (.via Alameda)— "9:30— 7:00-«12K»

TO ALA1VLEUA— «6:QU— *6:30— i :U0— *7:30-6:0O — "M-Sc—
9:00^9:30— 10:00— 110^0— 11:00— Jll:30— 12:00— U2:3f —
1:00— Jl:30— 2:00— f2:J0-3:0O— 3:30— 1:00 — 4:30— 5-00—
5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00—8:00—^:00—10:00—11:00—12:00.

TO BBEKELKl' and WEST LERKELEY-*6:00—
•6:30— 7:00— •7:30—8:00- '8.30— 3:00— 9:30—10-00—
Uu:30— 11:00— jll:30— 12:00- JJ2:3u -1:00 -11:30-2-00
t2 :30— 3 :00— 3 :30— 4:00 — 4:30—6:00— 5:30—6:00— 6:30—
7:0O—8:00—9:00—10:00—ll:00—li:il0.

To Nan FranctHeo Dally.

FROM. FRUIT VAL-E (via East Oakland)— 6:25— 6:55
—7:^K— 7:55-8:25— 8:55— 9:25— 9:55— 10:25— 10:55- 11:25
ll:o5—12:25—12:55— 1:25— 1:55— 2:25—2:65— 3:25— 3 :5S
—4:2o—4:55— 5:25— 5:55— 6:26— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 9:53.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — •i.:il— 5:51 —
{9:20— *3;20

FROM EAST OAKLAND-«5:30-8:00- 6:30— 7:0J—
7:88— 8:00— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:01 —u 4u
12:00—12:30—1 :00— 1:30-2:00— 2:30— 3 :00— 3 ;30— i&i —
4:30—6:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00-9:00 9:l8—
10:58

fROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND- 9 ru nute^ Uter
than from East Oakland.

FROMALAMEDA— •5;30-6.r0-"6:3.1— 7:00 -»7:3'-8.Q0
•8:30-9.00-9:30— 10 .00— Ji0:30- 11:00 — tll:30-12:0O—
J12:30— 1:00— 1 1:30— 2;00— i2:.^0-3:lO- 3 .30- 4:00 —
1:30— 5:00— 5 ::i0— 6:00-6:30— 7.00—8:00—9:00-10:00—
11:01.

/ROM BERKELEYand WE -T BERKELEY- *5:25
— 5:55-*6:25— 6:55-«;:26- ;:55-«e:25— 0:55-9:25-9:55
— 110:25— 10:55-111:25— 11:56— 112:25- 12:55— 11:25—
1:55— 12:2-5-2:55-3:25— 3:55— l:i5 -4:55- 5:25— 5:55—
6:25— 6:55— 7:65— 8:55— 9:55— 10:55.

CHrlFK RUJTE.

FROM SAN FKA_NClS(JO-*C:io-y:ia— 11 ;io— ijj-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— "6:16—8:15—10:15-12:15— 2:16-

4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundava eicepted. tSatuxdays excepted; (Sundays
only §Monday excepted.

Standard Time furnished by Lick Orskbvatoby.

\. H. TOWXE,

Gen. Manager.

T. U. U4M>I>.nAN,

nen. Pass. A Ttk Air*.

CHOICE, PURELY-BRED

Cocker Spaniel Puppies!

The handsomest, most intelligent, most com pan*
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existence, as well as the beet "all-around" sports-
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je304f El Cajon, San Diego *'o., i'al.

DO YOU WANT A DOG

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Mailed for 15 Cents. •■
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STUD DOGS

IU Ml T.. (3751 A K. R.), lemon and white, by
Champion Sensation (217 A. E. R.), ex Soph Q. by
Dart— Seney, in tbe stud to approved bitches. Fco
$25.

MIKF T.. (SISS A. K. 0. S. B.), Irish red sotler, by
Nemo— Nida.strnintnR to Champion Elcho and Cham-
lion Rose. Winner of two firsts and five apeclals at
Ban Francisco shows of 188Cand 1888. In the stud to
approved bitches. Fco 825. A. II. TIU'.MA.V
lit no Kl \M I.N.

sop23 76i u itiihii ntreet, « f.

NOTICE

To Trap Shooters.

Trap shooters can always find a forgo ni]
fine pigoons at P. Murpby'n itilln, No*
the Centre Market corner of Sutler and
Ban Francisco. Also at Mr. Dick C
Ban Brnno. Country orders promptly
by Mr. Murphy.

64

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July 28

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B E E E C H— L OADING GUN!

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K-aaafacturer of both Hammer and Hammerlees Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
A Demonstration of the Shootiner Qualities of the "L. C. Smith" Gun.

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co. 's tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the " Smith" gun won first money In ©very class. It aleo won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amou 1(83,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the best average in the 90 class. In the 90-
class iwon the 1st. 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it toot the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th; in the 70 class it
cook litand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

"We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guna used by the nine-
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Veterinary Establishment.

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GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
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The Fishing Rod Manufacturer,

Haa a new retail cataloRue which contains severa
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illiifltriitionB of angling goods, 60 different kinds of
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riimnings etc. Every angler should have a cony,
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IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Parker won
firstand third prizes, taking $1,200 out of the SI, 500 cash prizeB. beating such shooters as O. W Budd W
0 Graham (England), Frank Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr.;, and many others. "Hurrah for the United Slates'
becatiBethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. V. Wobld

AT SEATTLE, W. T.. June 9, 10 and II, 1887, the leading prizeB and best average were won wiih a

AT* THE WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3 1887 The
Parker won leading prize and best average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO. 'S TOURNAMENT, held>t Cleveland, 0.,Sept. 14 3886 The Parker
won $900 out of the ?J ,200 purse offered. ' '

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first Tprlze in 'WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP from suoh shotaaa
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

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SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Toomey Standard Sulky Is made in three sizes.

We will name but a few of the (Treat army of pronu.
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Against Frauds and Imitations

And if you want the genuine

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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 1888.

The Spirit on Breeding Trotters.

The N". Y. Sjririt of the Times is usually non-committal.
Seldom taking a pronounced stand on any question, it
may be sail to be ultra conservative. In the following
article, however, it would appear as though it were on
the point of acknowledging that heretofore its fancies
were in the wrong direction, and that there may be some-
thing good in what was thought to be heteredox. To
those who have read the articles which have appeared
from time to lime in this paper, it will be manifest that
the most telling points in the editorial quoted are based
on like grounds. But tnere are a few errors. Frank
Forrester was not the first writer to recommend the use
of thoroughbred blood in the composition of fast trotters,
although he was an enthusiastic advocate of the blood-
horse. Wm. T. Porter, the editor of the Old Spirit, was
firm in the belief of its potency, and there were other
writers which antedate Wm. Henry Herbert in present-
ing their views. The Turf Register had an occasional
correspondent who discoursed on that topic, and we dis-
tinctly remember that one who took ground against
high-breeding in trotters, built his argument on the
ground that htavy shoulders, heavy neck and a big head
were essentials in order to hold an animal down so that
it could not break into a gallop. There are many at the
present day who argue with about as little sense, and a
still greater number who think that racing form and
trotting form are distinct and incompatible.

Too great stress is laid on what Mr. R. A. Alexander
did in tho way of mating thoroughbred mares with
trotting stallions. The idea prevails that his experi-
ments in that direction were on a large scale, whereas
the truth is that only a few were bred, and these of a
decidedly inferior class. Even as late as 1865 all of the
thoroughbred mares owned by Mr. Alexander were
fifty-seven, and to serve trese he had three thorough-
bred stallions, Lexington, Scythian and Ruric. At
that time he desired to sell, and sent us a list
with prices, thinking that one division, nineteen mares
and a stallion, could be sold in Iowa or Illinois. We
have that list laid away, the mares running from $300 to
$8,000, that last being the valuation on Kitty Clark by
imp. Glencoe. A few trotting mares were bred to Lex-
ington, among them the dam of Flora Temple, the pro-
duce being Bland Temple, the dam of Nora Temple and
Temple. That "the very highest results accomplished
at Woodburn now prove to have emanated from the
abandoned system" is an acmission which would not
have been made a short time ago, and which few of the
papers that have opposed the system would have candor
enough to own.

Granting that Electioneer is of wonderful prepotency,
admitting tint as a progenitor of a high rate of speed
he is unrivaled, due credit must yet be given to the
dams. Were it all owing to the sire, and wi'h the as-
sumption, as many claim, that horses of near relation-
ship to thoroughbreds were totally unfitted for the trut-
ting paddocks, he should never fail on mares of "pure
trotting ancestry." But when we find that those mares
which are thoroughbred, or have thoroughbred dams,
have produced a greater proportion of fast trotters than
the others, it is a fur inference that such are the best
adapted for that sire. It is not the intention, however,
to argue points which have been placed oefore our read-
ers in recent issues. The main purpose is to call at-
tention to the article which, takon as a whole, is worthy
of commendation.

Breeding1 Fast Trotters.

[N. Y. Spirit of the Times.]

The theory of breeding the trotting horse is a never end-
ing theme of interest. Frank Forrester, whose pen was first
to undertake to direct practical thought upon this subject,
contended that all improvement must come from the
thoroughbred horse, and thought any other stallion unfit to
use. His views were go extreme that those who undertook
to put them in practice soon gave up discourager!. This
teacher having been abandoned, two different schools sprung
up in his place, which ever since have been at direct vari-
ance with each other. One taught the avoidance of thorough-
bred blood aa much as possible. The other contended fox
an intermediate course, using (rotting blood sufficient to
control action with cautiously selected crosses of running
blood to give an improved physical oiganism for the main-
tenance of speed tor a distance.

Much heated argument has been expended over these two
theories, and in the meantime many excellent trotters have
appeared in favor of both sides of the argument. For a long
time it seemed as though the opponents of a thoroughbred
admixture had the best of it. They contended that the run-
ning current destroyed trotting action and disposition to
trot, imparted a fractious temper, and did not improve the
stamina aud endurance of the stock. Of the mass of trot-
ters about the country but very few that appeared in the 2:30
list had a thoroughbred ancestor within two or even three
generations. It was therefore pointed out that thoroughbred
blood was not adapted to trotting purposes. To still further
favor this view it was claimed that the late Mr. R. A. Alex-
ander, who had extensively tried to breed trotters upon a
thoroughbred foundation, as well as of purely trotting stock,
had abandoned the former method, being far better satisfied
with the latter. Still many others continued to believe in
and to practice the use of an admixture of thoroughbred
blood, so that some twenty years ago several ambitious es-
tablishments were using it.

The attempts were almost invariably made by breeding the
thoroughbred mare to the trotting sire. In this way it was
easier to engraft a fashionable trotting strain upon a large
number of youngsters, since far less outlay was required in
buying a stallion of the desired family than in gathering to-
gether a large number of its broodmares. But as the inter-
est of the running turf rapidly expanded, the best thorough-
bred mares became too valuable as producers of running
stock to be longer letained in trotting stods, and for this
xeason very few good thoroughbred mares have been covered
by trotting sires for many years past. Furthermore, the ad-
vocates of the thoroughbred cross gradually weakened in
their enthusiasm, owing, in a great measure, to a want of
success in maintaining the required trotting action. It is
more than likely that the theory wonld have been abandoned
all round but for the after effects of some of the earlier work
done in this direction, and for the late succeBsinthe Palo
Alto Stud in producing fast and reliable trott6rs directly from
thoroughbred mares.

The greater part of the demonstration in favor of a
thoroughbred mixture with trotting blood emanates from
Wood hum Farm and Palo Alto. It is plain that nowhere
else was the theory tried under like favorable conditions,
for as we recall other establishments that attempted it, we
notice that in the first place that no stallion equal to those of
Mr. Alexander and Governor Stanford in power to control
the aotion of their progeny waH brought into use elsewhere,
and this seenm to be the key to ail success in this direction.
Again, the mares used at Palo Alto were not alone chosen be-
cause thoroughbred, but, in addition, for their conformation
and temperament. The earlier Mr. Alexander made, per-
haps, an equally good selection of mares when Woodburn
was organized, and in Pilot Jr. had an unusually good trot-
ting stallion for the purpose of crossing upon th^m. His
efforts, too, were not without results that were excellent for
their day, but while the get of Pilot Jr. had speed, and some
of hie progeny from thoroughbred mares were among his
best trotters, yet as a family, from whatever description of
dams, they were of highly nervous organization and often of
fretful disposition, tbat made luggers of most of them and
rendered them unreliable in races. Mr. Alexander was about
the first systematic experimenter with the thoroughbred
mixture, and, until tbe attempt at Palo Alto, he was tho
most productive of favorable results. But it so happened
that, with one discouragement and another, this theury of
breeding had gone into disfavor at Woodburn before it was
undertaken at Palo Alto. Successful moves in breeding are
not always recognized as fast as made. The very highest re-
sults accomplished at Woodburn now prove to have emana-
ted from the abandoned system.

That the other establishments referred to were unsuccess-
ful in attempting to breed trotters from thoroughbred mares
is perhaps not surprising when it may generally be said tbat
they were in the same predicament in their attempts with
trotting bred mares. Whether because their stallions are of
little value, or for whatever cause, they failed alike with trot-
ting and thoroughbred dams. Scattering instances of Buccesa
in producing trotters of a high order partaking liberally of
thoroughbred blood are of late not infrequent, but no estab-
lishment, until Palo Alto's success has brought out a line of
stock successfully bred upon that theory. This being bo it
would appear that in the cases of Woodburn and Palo Alto
the experiment was tried under different and more favorable
conditions than in any other establishment. That difference
probably consisted in the action-controlling power of the
stallions used. Theie seems to be no evidence that the fam-
ous stallions of tbe past twenty years, whose names now
stand foremost in the list of successful sires — such horses for
instance, as George Wilkes, Volunteer, Blue Bull, Diotator,
Harold, Happy Medium, Almont, Daniel Lambert, etc —
covered any thoroughbred mares to speak of. If occasionally
ona was bred to them it was usually a mare considered of too
little value to be bred to a running sire. Therefore, the
question has never been satisfactorily tried with first-class
material on both sides until Senator Stanford put it to the
test at Palo Alto.

Electioneer has thirty-one performers in the 2:30 list,
ranging in speed from that point as low as 2:16. They are
from mares of much variety of breeding. His most success-
ful hit has been upon daughters of the pacing stallion St.
Clair, and it was from one of these that he got his fastest
performer, viz. : Manzanita, record 2:16 as a four-year-old.
He also got from daughters of St. Clair, Bonita, 2:18i, Wild-
flower, 2:21 at two years old, and Fred Crocker, 2:25i at two
years old. Nothing whatever is known of tbe blood of St.
Clair, nor of the dams of his daughters, from which these
trotters sprung. St. Clair is described by the best judges as
having been an exceedingly bloodlike horse, but the impos-
sibility of discovering his origin, and the obscurity in which
his daughters that produced theBe fast performers were bred,
renders it impossible to estimate their proximity to thorough-
bred sources. Seven of the get of Electioneer are out of
mares that are in the thoroughbred Stud Book. These range
in speed from 2:20 to 2:29£, the average being 2:24|. There
are two others with records of 2:16£ and 2:19£ from a mare
nearly thcroughbred, whose dam is in the Stud-book. By
dividing the get of Electioneer that appear in the 2:30 list in-
to three classes, based upon character of breeding, we find
nine that have a thoroughbred parent or grandparent, with
average records of 2:24$, leaving eight with average records
of 2:21.1-5, which for want of pedigrees cannot be classed on
either side. The fastest of the get of Electioneer is in the
latter category, the second in order of speed has the near
thoroughbred cross and tbe third is purely of trotting ances-
tors for two generations.

This analysis does not prove that breeding from strictly
thoroughbred mares has at the average increased the capac-
ity of the Electioneers to train on, nor does it disprove it.
The average speed of the seven that are from mares known
to be purely of running blood is almost exactly the same as
that from the fourteen tbat are from mareB known to be
purely of trotting and pacing blood. If the thoroughbred
cross added anything in the way of training capacity, its
effect would therefore appear to have been offset by a loss in
the natural deftness of action that comes of an unbroken
inheritance of purely trotting blood. Where the thorough-
bred is a grandparent instead of a parent, the average speed
in Electioneers list is much higher than in the purely trot-
ting formula, but the instances are too few to generalize from.
If the best quality of thoroughbred blood can improve tbe
physical organism of the trotting horse, so as to increase his
capacity to maintain high Bpeed for a long distance, it would
seem logical to expect a step in this direction by the addition
of 25 per cent, at a time. If tbe addition of thoroughbred
blood haB a deterrent effect upon trotting action, it would
seem that while the trotting influences mignt prevail in
maintaining the action against an introduction of 25 per
cent, of running blood, tbey would be far leBs apt to do so
as perfectly asainst an introduction of 50 per cent. Speed is
the first qualification of a trotter, and speed of the highest
order can only accompany perfectly true action. The next
qualification is the ability to maintain speed for a diatance,
and tbis only comeB of a perfect physical organization,
giving great vital force through clear wind, perfoct arterial
circulation and muscular power. A proper blending of these

two great qualifioationH make the perfect trotter,
hindrance to one of these great qualifications ma
from attempting to introduce an improvement in th
The opponents of the thoroughbred cross say that
But the reward of securing both qualifications In equ i

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August 4

is worth stiiving for, 6ay its advocates, who further say
that through two hundred years of selection by the teBt
of the torf, the thoroughbred horse at his best has acquired
the most perfect physical organism in the world for sus-
tained speed.

As far as introducing thoroughbred blood to trotting lineB
has yet succeded, the greatest performers have been secured
where no more than 25 per cent, of running blood'js admitted
through a single source. That quantity seems to have been
absorbed to the manifest improvement of the physical organ-
ism without disturbing the trotting action. Whether, as
trotting stallions are bred with still greater power to impart
true action, e larger proportion of moDiog blood can be suc-
cessfully absorbed, remains to be seen If any trotting
stallion has yet apeared that is cipable of the task, it would
seem to be Electioneer. Should he by coutxoliog the current
of thoroughbred blood with which he is being brought in
contact, raise the capacity of hiB descendants proportionately
as Pilot Jr. did, there wilt provs to be some rare 6elds to
explore for those that breed and drive his descendants in
another generation.

The great boh of Bysdyk's Hambletorjian and Green Moun-
tain Maid is out in utrong force this ytar. With Azmoor'a
victorv at Petaloma, Cal., July 4, when he won the 2:30 race
in 2:28i, 2:24}, 2:25*, the sixth represent itive of Electioneer
for this seison enters the 2:30 list. Four of these, including
Azmoor, are from thoroughbred dams. This is a great
number of performers to have appear so early in the season,
especially as most of hisg«-t ure in California, where the larger
meetings do not take place untill autumn.

The Rank of Clara as a Brood-Mare.

There is no more pleasing and no more progressive sign
discernible around the whole breediDg-boriz^n that the in-
creasing interest taken in the discubsiou of tbe meritB of
great brood-mares. A6 "Aurelius" well says, this is the
brood-mare epoch in breeding. Time was when only a sire's
qualification-* were required to please the breeder; anything
would do for a brood-mare. Before truer conceptions of the
principles of breeding that grotesque folly has been swept
away, and now the power and influence of the mother in the
equine world is acknowledged even as in the human family.
Great men have great mothers, and great bcrseB great dams.
'Che importance of tbe dam in breeding the trotter was never
as fully acknowledged as it will be in years to come. It iB
eminently reasonable that the dam up in whose substance
the embryo is nourished and grows from conception to birth,
and from birth through ea-ly coltbood should be the greater
source of its cbaractei and capacity. It is now no uncom-
mon thing to hear thinkers on the subject exclaim: "I would
rather take my chances in breeding a gocd mare to a common
horse, than in breeding a common mare to a good nurse."
And ranging over the great breeding establishments it can
truly be said that, with one or twu notable exceptions, they
have won their success through the power of their, mares
rather than their sires This may senn a bold statement,
but a careful examination of the lecords will show it not to
be unreasonable. Of coarse Fairluwn oms more to Almout
than to the merits of its harem; and of course, great as some
of Governor Stanford's tr>ttine-bred mares are, the fame of
Palo Alto is chiefly the lame of E'ectioneer. But Almout
and Electioneer must be ranked as sires of exceptional power.
Woodhurn never had a sire, nnleBs it was Alexander's Abdal-
lah in his 6hort career, the equal of either of them, yet no
farm has outclassed Woodburu. Why ? Read the answer in
the triumphs of its matron*.

Besides being a grateful break in tbe monotony, it is now
most opportune to turn from the perpetual discussion of the
power of male lines to pay tribute to the great mares of our
breeding history. "Aurelius," albeit we have to somewhat
differ with him, haB "started the hall rolling" with his inter-
esting and carefully argued-out contribution on Clara. He
takes this as his proposition:

Clara waa not only a very great mare, but she waB in some
respects a greater mare than Green Mountain Maid, or any
other whose name appears on Mr. Wallace's roll of honor.

And continuing:

The great gift of a perfect sire is the power to breed on
generation after generation, and this is too, the greatest gift
of a mare .... I believe that as Hambletonian is the great-
est among horses in the power to transmit extreme speed
generation after generation, so to old Clara must the palm be
awarded as the greatest of brood-mares measured by the same
rule.

And after adducing the bottom facts in his argument,
"Aurelius" continues:

I believe the reader will thus see what I started out to
demonstrate — that Clara has a3 yet no equal as a transmitter
of speed for two or three generations.

It will be observed that "Aurelius" avoids the positive as-
sertion that Clara was the greatest of brood-mares, but it does
seem to us that his pn position and his argument are tanta-
mount to asserting her superiority over all.

He thus pithily sums up Clara's achievements:

First generation: Dexter, 2:17J, Alma, 1:28$. and Astoria,
2:29£ . Second generation: Jay-Eye-See, 2:10, Direotor, 2:17,
and'Phallas, 2:13$: Third generation: Princeton, 2:19$,
Euclid, 2:28i, and Williams, 2:21. Princeton and Enclid are
from Clara's daughter's daughter, and Williams jb from a
son's daughter. This shows that she breeds on both through
the male and female lines. Where is her equal to transmit
speed generation after generation?

Now, the production of extreme speed is a great point, and
the quality to breed on the vital one in estimating the rank
of a brood-mare. But there are two other tests that the
mare worthy to rank as first must meet: (1) The power to
produce performers uniformly; (2) the power to produce per-
formers from different sires. It is of no practical use or of
no avail to lop off one qualification where all are essential;
and when either any one or all essentials combined are con-
sideredthere are matrons that outrank Clara. Nor can a
fair comparison be made by choosing two or three
of the best descendants in each generation. To be candid,
and to arrive at a sound conclusion, all essentials must be
considered, and the essential power to transmit speed uni-
formly is not considered when we only take into our count
part of the performing progeny of an animal. No other
horse has sired three such performers as Jay-Eye-See, Phal-
lae and Director, but to make that a basis for the conclusion
that Dictator outranks certain other sires in even the first
g-neration would be an absurdity. Take all his performers,
and all the performers of competitors, and then judge.
When we consider all the essentials of true greatness it will
be found (hat Clara is ontranked by pome of her sisters. And
irst as worthy for the comparison wc will name one that
"Aurelius" has entirely ignored — Waterwitch.

The first of Waterwitch's family was foaled iu 1865, the
first of Clara's in 1858. The performing hietory of the first
j^euerationof Clara's family is finished; that of Waterwitch
has candidates for turf honors yet to hear from. But as the
records stand Clara has three in the 2;30 list with records

averaging 2:25i— all tbe get of one horse, Hambletonian.
Waterwitch has three in 2:30 list whose records average 2:21,
each the gtt M a different horse, and one the get of a
thoroughbred horse. So Waterwitch very easily outranks
Clara in the first generation. In the second generation she
has a son with six 2:30 performers to his credit, and three
daughters with 2:30 performers to their credit. In the sec-
ond generation Clara has one son with bixteen to his credit,
and that son's sire was Hambletonian, a much greater horse
than the sire of Mambrino Gift. Moreover, Mambrino Gift
died when he was eleven years old, in 1877, and was on the
turf aB late as 1874, while Dictator is still at service at twenty-
five years of age, and there is really no comparison between
his opportunities and Mambrino Gift's. In tbe third gener-
ation Waterwitch's family has as yet but one representative
in the 2:30 list, a tbree-year-old, got by a son of her daughter,
but it is yet too early to say what any of our great lines may
accomplish in the third remove.

Clara has bred en through two ohannels— Diotator and
Hyacinth. Watei witch has bred on through four. Clara was
bred eight times to Rysdyk's Hambletonian, and four times
to Volunteer — Waterwitch was never once bred to a horse
as great as either of them. In the point of herself producing
extreme speed, in the power to produce speed by different
horses, and in the power to breed on throngh different chan-
nels— to breed on uniformly — Waterwitch clearly outranks
Clara. And showing her superiority in these points, why is
she not the greater of the two?

A great individual may make her influence felt through
mauy generations, bat if we cannot estimate her rank by
what she has done in two generations we should hardly hope
to better our chances of arriving at a sound conclusion by
embracing three or four. And especially if the strain is rein-
forced by great crosses in every remove is a verdict based
upon the third generation unreliable, and it is clearly upon
this that "Aurelius" bases his estimate of Clara. She was
bred to Volunteer and produced Hyacinth, Hyacinth waB
bred to Hambletonian and produced Reiia Victoria, and
Reina Victoria was bred to Princeps and produced Euclid and
Prinreton. Now, here we have three crosses, one each to
such great horses as Hambletonian, Volunteer and Prin-
ceps, between Princetcn and Clara. Again, her son Dic-
tator bred to the great mare Crop produced Gauntlette,
and she bred to Combat produced Williams. Here Clara has
the assistance of two other great dams — Crop and Minna, the
dam of Kentucky Wilkes, 2:21£. Deciding the question of
superiority on performance of animals carrying only 12J per
cent, of the blood of the ancf stors in question is getting too
far away from the subject. Williams carries just twice aa
much of thfl blood of Crop as of the blood of Clara, and
Enclid and Princeton eaoh carry 37i per cent, of the bluod of
Hambletonian and only 12] per cent, of the blood of Clara.
There can be no faireT test than a tabulation of what a pro-
genitor has done directly himself and through his son6 and
daugbterB. We estimate the worth of a pedigree throngh
what the immediate ancestors have done; and accordingly
we should estimate the worth of an ancestor chiefly through
what bis immediate progeny ha*e done.

The following table shows what a number of the greatest
brood-mares have produced in the first generation.

Table giving the 2:0 performers and their average records of every
broodmare haviue three or more to her credit in the 2:30 list:

Name and Sire.

No. of 2:*0, ,
perform- I Average
era.

records.

Green Moumain staid, by Harry Clay 6 2:2a 9-10

Emeline. by H. B. Patchen 6 2:25 1-5

Ned, by Edwin Forrest 4 2;22 1-4

Minnehaha, by Bald Chief 4 2:24 3-5

Maid of Clay, by Henry Clay 4 2:25 4-5

Miss Russell, by Pilot Jr 3 2:17 1-3

Molly Walker, bv Captain Walter 3 2;19 9-10

Flora, by Harry Clay 3 2:20 1-3

T ackey, by Pilot Jr 3 2:20 4-5

Waterwitch, by Pilot Jr 3 2:21

Dolly, by Mambrino Chief 3 *:21 1-2

Beautiful Bell", by The Moor 3 2:23 1-3

Gretcben, by Mambrino Pilot 3 2:33 1-2

Jenny Bryan, by John Dillard 3 2:23 2-3

Duroc Maid, by Messenger Duroc 3 t:'ii 2-5

Crop, by Pilot Jr 3 2:*4 1-2

Logan Maid , by Paige's Logan 3 2:24 2-5

Clara, by American Star 3 2:25 1 :2

Kate, by Bellair 3 2:25 1-2

Dolsey, by Bhaeffer Pony 3 2:25 (-5

Trusty, by Marlborough 3 2:26 1-4

Whalebone, by Carter's ColumbuB 3 2:26 1-4

Alma Mater, by Mambrino Patchen 3 2:26 3-4

Lady Fulton, by Stubtail 3 2:27

Myra Shaw, by Tom Lang 3 2:27 1-3

Jane Murray, pedigree unknown. . .- 3 2:27 3-4

Kate Bradley, by Cliftou Pilot 3 2 :27 4-5

We have here classed the great mares in the order of the
number they have produced in the 2:30 list, and those equal
in numbers we have graded according to the average Bpeed of
their progeny. It may be said, and truly, that it does not
always follow that a mare that produces four is necessarily
greater (now we are considering the production of performers
only) than a mare that produces three. Few, for instance,
would concede that Maid of Clay was as great a mare as Misa
BuBsell, even without reference to the hitter's grandchildren.
But, as a ride, it is safe to class producers according to tbe
rate of speed of their performers. But it will be seen that
if the first generation, judge by what standard we may, Clara
does not stand near the head. Five mares have produced
more performers, and twelve have produced an equal number
while outranking her progeny in average speed. Sixteen
mares have excelled her as uniform producers of high rates of
speed.

Now, to pursue the measuring process further, let us see
how Clara ranks in the second generation. While in the
foregoing table the matter of time, and therefore of oppor-
tunity, is very important, in the following one embracing two
generations it is vital and cannot be overlooked:

Table of mares having three in the 2:30 list, that also'bave bred on
in tbe second generation:

Green Mountain Maid

Clara

Misa nuBsell

Dolly

Waterwitch

Alma Mater

Minnehaha

Kate

Tiusty

Tackey

Gretchen ,

Crop

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breed on. In Clara's case, though the gelding Dexter was
foaled in 1858, the first medium through which she could
breed on was not foaled until 1862. But some of her rivals
are placed under equal disadvantage, and these include
Green Mountain Maid, Miss Bussell, Dolly, Alma Mater,
Minnehaha and Tackey. If we could ascertain with certain-
ity the exact date at which tbe progeny of each ^as put to
breeding we would then have far more satisfactory data, but
in the absence of that, tbe date at which the tirst born of
each was foaled is fairest for all.

Though Clara stands second in point of numbers, who will
say that, considering tbe opportunity and the age of her
family, she ranks near tbe head? And what is also significant
ib the fact that she is falling back in tho race year by year.

Many great mares, greater than some numbered above, do
not appear in either of these tabulations. We had to limit
our tables, and as the object was a comparison of Clara with
other stars, we took her as a measure and shaped the tables
to show whether she was equallsd or excelled. If we have
seemed to argue that she was inferior to some, we have not
attempted, or meant to attempt, to detract from her unques-
tioned merit and superb achievements. She will live in his-
tory as beyond cavil or criticism a very great mare, but not
as the greatest mother of trotters.

"Aurelius" may tell us that we have answered an argu-
ment which he did not advance, for he was careful not to say
that Clara was the greatest of brood-mares. We may antici-
pate that criticism by tbe assurance that we have not written
in a controversial spirit, or sought to tnswer any argu-
ment. We have merely, apropos of his timely eulogy of the
dam of Dexter, considered from the standpoint of the records,
and measured by the test of producing speed and breeding
on in the second generation, the rank of Clara as a breed-
mare. — Wallace's Monthly.

The second column of dates in this table ib a most impor-
tant factor in considering tbe capacity <A these mares to

Los Angeles Entries.

The list of Los Angeles entries, by some unaccountable
postoffice error, was too late for our issue of last week.
First Day — Monday, August 6.

No. 1. Running Purse— $3C0. For two-year-olds— £195 to 1st; $75 to
2d; §30 to 3d. One-half mile.

1. B. P. Bill. El Cajon, Cal.. ch f 2 Odette

By Shiloh, dam Margery by Error.

2. John D. Dunn. Los Angeles, ch c 2 Four AceB

Bv Hockhocking, dam Maid of tbe Mist.

3. E.R. Den. Santa Barbara, Cal., bc2 Othello

By Hockhocking, dam Sunday by Monday.

4. P. C. Dornalech, Los Angeles cb g 2 Ulplano

By Jim Brown, dam Eliza.

5. P. C. Dornalech, Los Angeles, ch g 2 Naicho B

Bv Wanderer, dam Flower Girl.

6. Put Robson, San Francisco, bf 2 Lady Helen

By Norfolk, dam Jessie R.

7. W. L. Appleby. Santa Clara, b c 2 Wild OatB

ByWildidle, dam Mary Givens.

8. W. H. Field B.Los Angeles, ch f 2 Senovia

By Billy Lee, dam Belle Mason.

9. W. H. Fields. Los Angeles, cb c 2 Fandango

By Billy Lee. dam Lorinda by Hardwood.

10. Chas H. Thomas, San Jacinto, Cal., b c 2 Cordova

By Balboa, dam Armeda Howard.
No. 2. Running Purse— $450; Free for all: weight for age ; $290 to
first, $115 to second, S45 to third horse. Dash of oie mile.
J, N ShlnnerB, Sacramento, «h m 5 Sprey

By Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun. (formerly Queen Kapiolani)

2. Maltese Villa Stables, Merced ch f 4 Idalene Cotton

By Jim Brown, dam Lizzie P.

3. M G. Bryan, Phoenix, A. T., ch c a Moses B

By Leinster. dam Aunt Jane by Bazaar.

4. Al. Morine, El Cajon, b f 4 Carmalita

By Hardwood, dam by Shiloh.

5. AL Morine, EI Cajon, ggS John Treat

By Shilo, dam by Norfolk.

6. B. P.Hill. El Cajon, ch g 2 Gladstone

By Reville.

7. E, H. Den, Santa Barbara, Cal.. b s 5 Consnelo

By Grinstead, dam Nina R. by Woodbum.

8. Pacific Stables, Lob Angeles, br f 3 Welcome

By Warwick dam Aeola.

9. W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, bmi Laura Gardner

By Jim Brown, dam Avail.

10. P. O. Bomalecb, Los Angeles, blk g 3 Del

By Falsetto, dam Mat tie Severn.

11 Oro

No. 3. Pacing Purse— $600; Free to all; $300 to first, $150 to second,
$90 to third, $60 to fourth horse. Mile beats, best three in five.

1. N A. ComBtock, San Diego, b g Patchen T

Pedigree unknown.

2. H. C- Airbart & Co., San Diego, bg San Diego

By Victor, dam Thoroughbred. (formerly Yolo)

3. C. H.Corley, San Jose, ch G - Belmont Boy

By Nutwood, dam Lady Vernon.

4. Pleasanton Stock Farm, ch f Gold Leaf

By Sidney, dam F«rn Leaf.
No. 4. TroVing purse-$l,000; 2:45 class; $500 to first, $260 lo Bec-
ond, S150 to third, $100 to fourth horse. Mile beata, best three In five.

1. Chino Ranch, San Bernardino County, b h Albion

By General Benton, dam Amy by Messenger Duroc.

2. J. H. Kelly, San Bernardino, ohm Pink

By Inca.

3. C. A. Durfee. Los Angeles, gh Dick Richmond

By A. W. Richmond, dam by Ben Wade.

4. Palo* Alto Stock Farm . Menlo Park, b f Aldeana

By Electioneer, dam Eliza Dolph by Wildidle.

5. S. B. Emerson, San Jose, b m Maggie E.

By Nutwood, dam by Geo. M. Patchen.

Second Day— Tuesday, August 7.

No. 6. LadieB' Equestriansbip-Four elegant, money or other val-
uable prizes, for tbe most graceful and accomplished lady rider.
Grace, t-kill and superior horsewomansbip to be the unit of merit, and
not Bpeed. (Premiums to be announced later). Olosee Saturday, Aug. 4

No. 6. The Southern California Trotting Stake— For three-year* olds,
foale of 1685; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared January
1, 1867: $3G0 added. Mile heats best 3 in 5. Stake computed and
divided as all other purses.

1. O. A. Durfee, Los Angeles, b c Raymon

By Simmons, dam Lady Raymond by Carlisle.

2. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, b f Nebuata

By Stamboul, dam Neluska by Sultan.

3. T. Holland, Los Angeles, ch c Sultandin

By Sultan, dam Blonde by Tecumseh

4. R. T. Vaudevoort, Pasadena, br c Al Borak

By Sultan, dam Cecilia Clark.

5. George Carson, Compton, ch c

By Del Sur, dam Belmont.

6. George Carson, Compton, ch f

By Dei Sur, dam Echo.

7. J. K. GrieB, San Buena Ventura, be —

By A. W. Richmond, dam Traveler.

8. J. U.Hill, 8an Buena Ventura, bf

By A. W. Richmond, dam Archie Rice.

9. A. G. Gassen, Stn Diego, be V. J, a. Birney

By Del Sur, dam Lady May.

10. P. Goodwin, Los Angeles, oh c ,

By Del Sur, dam Cheatham.

11. George A . Vignolo, Los Angeles, blk f MiBB Sloutz

By Del Sur, dam by Hock-Hocking.
No 7. TrotliDg— 2:23 class. Purse $1,000; $500 to first, $250 to sec-
ond, $150 to third, $100 to fourth horse. Mile heats beat 3 in 5.

1. L J. Rose, Los Angeles, b s, 6 Alcazar

By Sultan, dam Mtnuehaha.

2. J. H. Kelly, Ban Bernardino, b g, (aged) Valentine

By Forral's Clay, dam Queen.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Memo Park, b f Gertrude Russell

By Electioneer, dam Dame Winute by Planet.

4. Ple;i8Aiitou Stock Farm, ch ni, iaged) Maid of Oaks

By Duke McLellnn. dam thoroughbred.

5. W. H. Scale, Mayfleld, b g, 6 Alfred 8.

By Elmo, dam NL.r.i Marshall by Union.

Third Day — Wednesday, August 8.

8. Ruuniug-Fortbree-year-olds. Puree $400; $260 to first, $100 to
second, $40 to tbird. Three quarter mile dftsh.

1888

^Ite Dtoeetkc 5md j&povismati.

b.

i. Mrs. Susie B . Wolf skill, Santa Monica, b f Heliotrope

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone, by NorfDlk.

2. Pacific Stables, Los Angeles, or f Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

3. P G. Dornalech, Los Angeles, bib g Del

By FalF*)tto, dam Mattie Severn.

4. W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, ch i Carmen

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

5. Owen Bros., Fresno, cb f Serpolette

By Norfolk, dam M-ttite Glen.
B. RunninK Purse $600— All ages, weight for age— S3S0 to first, S150
to second, ?60 to third horee. One and one-fourth miles.

1. Maltese Villa Stable* , Merced, ch m 4 Idalene Cotton

By Jim Brown, dnm Lizzie P.

2. Mrs. Susie B. Wolfskill. Santa Monica, bf a Heliotrope

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone by Norfolk.

3. M. S Bryan, Pbcenix, 4 T.. ch c i Moses B

By Leinster, dam Aunt Jane by Bazaar.

4. Al. Morine. El Cajon, Cal.. gg5 John Treat

By Shilob, dam by Norfolk

6. AI. Morine, El Cajon, Cal., b f 4 Carmalita

By Hardwood, dam by Shilob .

6. John D. Dunn. Los Angeles, ch c 2 Four Aces

By Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of Mist.

7. E. P.. Den, Santa Sahara b s 5. Consuelo

By Grinstead, dam Nina R. by Woodburn.

8. Pacific atahlee, Los Angeles, b c 3 Ed, McGinnis

By Grinstead, dam Jennie G-

9. W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, b m 4 I.aura Gardner

Bv Jim Brown, dam Avail.

10. Jo. Thomas, San Jacinto, ch g 6 Galgo

By Rutherford, dam Nina R. by Woodburn.
11 Oro

10, Trotting-Tbree-year-old stake; foals of 1P85; $50 entrance; 8-6
to accompany nominations, and $25 July 31st; $i50 added. Mile beats,
best ihreeinfive.

1. Palo Alto St ck Farm, Menlo Park, be Monteith

By Electioneer, dam Mamie 0. by imp. Hercules.

2. Pl'asan ton Stock Farm, be Direct

By Director, dam Echora by Echo.

3. C. A. Durfee. Los Angeles, be Goasipper

By Simmons, dam Lady Bryan by Smuggler.

11. Trotting Purse $1,200— Free for all; $600 to first, $.-00 to second,
S19Q to third, $120 to fourth horse. Mile beats, best ibree in five.

1. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, b s 6 Stamboul

By Sultan, dam Fleetwing by Hambletonlan.

2. O. A. Hickock, San Francisco, b gaged Arab

By Arthnrton, dam Lady Hamilton.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm . Menlo Park, b m6 Manzanita

By Electioneer, dam Mayflower by St. Clatr.

Fourth Day— Thursday, August 9.

No. 12. Ed. McGinDis stakes, for two-year-olds, foals of 1880, to be
tun at Autumn Fair, 1BB8. $50 entrance, $22 forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared out on January 1, 1887, $2f0 added. Onemle. Stake for 1888
to be flamed after the winner of this event. Closed Dec. 1st 1886.

1. W; L. Appleby, Santa Clara, be Wild Oats

By Wildidle, dam Mary Givens",

2. S. B. Strond, Norwalk, b f • Katee Briggs

By Billy Lee, dam Ada.

3. B. F; Bragg, Los Angeles, b f Alice Lee

By Robert Lee.

4. H. H. Fields, Los Angeles, ch f Senovla

By Billy Lee, dam Belle Mason.

5. H. H. Fields, Los Angeles, chc Fandango

By Billy Lee, dam Lorinda.

6. J. H. Hill, San Bernardino, b f Not n»med

By Wildidle. dam Mary Wade.

7. John D. Dunn, Los Angeles, ch c Four Aces

By Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of the Mist.

8. George Hearst. San Francisco, ch f

By Hock-Hocking, dam Vixen.

9. E. R. Den, Santa Barbara, b c Othello

By Hock-Hocking, dam Sunday.

10. Dr. C. E. Farnum, *in V rancisco, be •

By Imp. Young Prince, dam Mercedes.

11. F Pico, San Diego, cb f _ Lorrita

By Klipspringer, dam Lula Jarkson.

12. F. Estudillo, San Juan, Cal., cb c

By Klipspringer, dam Wild Rose.

13. M. A Foster, San Juan, Cal , ct c ■

ByGriflln.dam Pele.

14. Charles Thomas, San Jacinto, be . Cordova

By Balboa, dam Armeda Howard.
No. 13. Running Purse— $400; All ages; weight for age; $260 to
first, $100 to second. $40 to third horse. Three-fourths mile heats.

1. Maltese Villa Stables, Merced, ch g 4 Elwood

By Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

2. B. P. Hill. El Cajon, ch g 4 .Mikado

By Shiloh. dam Margery by Error.

3. B. P. Hill, El Cajon, ch g 2 Gladstone

By Reville.

4. O. M, Converse, Los Angeles, b g aged Red Jacket

By Woodman, dam Nancy Wight.

6. E. R. Den, Santa Barbara b s 5 Consuelo

By Grinstead, dam Nina R. by Woodburn.

6. P.O. Dornalecb, Los Angeles, blk g3 Del

By Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.

7. Pacific Stables, Los Angeles, br f 3 Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

8 W. L. Appleby Santa Clara, chf 3 Carmen

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
No. 14. The Sunny Slope Trotting Stake — For two- year- olds, foals
of 1886; $60 entranc*; $25 forfeit, or only $10 if declared January 1,
1887; 8200 added. Mile and repeat. Value of stake computed and
divided as all other purses.

1. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, b f

By Stamboul, dam Inez.

2. L. J. Rose, Los AngeleB, be

By Stamboul, dam Flower Girl.

3. J. G. Hill, San Buena Ventura, gs Harry Gage

By A. W. Richmond, dam by Ben Wade.

4. George Carson, Compton, b f —

By Del Sur, dam Echo.

6. J. H. Berry, Lob Angeles, blk f ■

By Horace Bell, dam Priecillina.

6. J. J- Reynolds, Lor Angeles, ch c JudK6 Salsbury, Jr.

By Judge Salsbury. dam by Overland.

7. H. W. Shaw, Los Angeles, ch f Fallen Leaf

By Barney Clifton.

8. George Hinds, Wilmington, Cal., cb c ltory O'Moore

By Judge Salsbury, dam by A. W. Richardson.

9. George Hinds. Wilmington, Cal., ch i

By Judge Balsbury.dam by imp. Hercules.

10. Dr. K. D. Wise, Lob Angeles, ch c Glendine

By Judge Salsbury, dam Tempest by Sultan.

11. N. A. Covarrubias, Loa Angeles Tono

By Judge Silsbury, dam by Whipple's Hambletonlan.
No. 15. Trotting purse-Sl,(t00; 2:30 class; 8600 to first,$250 to sec-
ond, $160 to third, $100 to fourth horse. Mile heats beBt three in five.
1, C. A. Durfee, Lpp Angeles, blk g. (aged) Don Tomaa

By Del Sur, dam by Mambrino Patchen.
3. O. A. Hickock. San Francisco, b s Elector

By Electioneer, dam Lady Bahcock.

3. Chaa. Davis & Co., San Francisco, blk g Franklin

By General Reno.

4. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, b g Express

By Electioneer, dam Esther by Expreas.

Fifth Day— Friday, August 10.

No. 16. The Loa Angeles Derby— Stake for throe-year-olds, foals of
1685; $50 entrance; S26 forfeit, or only $15 if declared out January 1,
1887; $300 added. One and one-half miles. Stakes computed and
divided 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

1. Capt. A. J. Hutchinson, London, Eng-, b g General Gordon

By Hock-Hocking, dam Vixen.

2. Capt. H. H. Fields, Loo Angeles, be Origin

By Hardwood, dam MolUe Adams by Ben Wade.

3. McLean Bros., Los Angeles, be Typeeettei

By Hock-Hocking, dam by Ben Wade.

4. MachadoBroa., La BalloBa, cb f

by MoDitor, dam by Norfolk.

6, R. E. Stewart, Garden Grove, ch f Bonnie Blue

By Jim Polk.

6, Charles Thomas, San Jacinto, b f Hazel

Ry Balboa, dam Armed* Howard.

7, W, R. Rowland, La Puente, ch g Andy Ryan

By Billy Lee, dam by Ben Wade.
17 Running— All ages. Pur«e of $400, of which $260 to first, $1 CO
Jo Becond, $40 to third horse. Three-quarters of a mile.

J. N. Shinner, Sacramento, ch m 5 Sprey

(formerly Queen Kapiolaui)
By Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun.

2, Maltese Villa Stables, Merced, ch m 4 Idftlene Cotton

By Jim Browne, dam Lizzie P,

3. Mrs. Susie B. Wolfskill, Santa Monioo.bf 3 Heliotrope

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone by Norfolk.

4. B. P. Hill, El Cajon, ch g 5 Adam

By Reville.

5. Al. Morme, El Cajon, bf4 Carmalita

By Hardwood, dam by Sbilob.

6. John D. Dunn . Los Angeles, bc3 Typesetter

By Hock-Bocking, dam by Ben Wade.

7. E. R. Den, Santa Babara, bs5 Consuelo

By Grinstead, dam Nina ». by Woodburn.

8. Kelly & Samuels, Los Aug le?, br f 3 Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

9. P. O. Dornaleck, Los Angeles, blk g 3 Del

By Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.

10. W.L. Appleby, Santa Clara, blkc2 Futurity

By John A., dam Ella Doane.

11. W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, cb f 3 Carmen

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

12. George Eowaon, Sacramento, g g aged Johnny Grey

By Bhiloh.dam Mnrgery by Error.

18. District Trotting-Three minute clnes. L. J. Rose's stable
barred. Puree S300 ; $150 io first, $75 to second, $45 to third, ?30 to
fourth. Mile heats, best ihreo in five.

1. L. T. Garnsey. Santa Ana, b g Danger

By Odd Fellow, dam by Ethan Allen.

2. Chino Ranch, San Bernardino county, Is Albion

By General Bt nton, dam Amy by M'ssenger Duroc.
?. Chino Ranch, San Bernardino county, b s Woolsey

By Electioneer, dam ^axana by General Benton.
4. J. H. Kelly. San Bernardino, ch m Pink

By Inca.
ff. C. A. Durfee, Los Angeles, g s Dick Richmond

By A. W. Richmond, dam by Ben Wade.

19. Trotting— 2 20class. Purse $l,f00: $500 to first, $250 to second,
$150 to third, S1CU to fourth horse. Mile heats, best three in five.

1. J. H. Kelly, Han Bernardino, b g aged Valentine

By Ferral's Clay, dam Queen.

2. O. A. Hickok, San Francisco, ch g Conde

By Abbotaford, dam Katie Tricks by Colonel.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, b f Hinda Rose

By Electioneer, dam Beautiful BellB by The Moor

4. PleaBanton Stock Farm cb m Maid of Oaks

By Duke McLellan, dam Thoroughbred.

6. W. H.Seale, Mayfield, b g Alfreds

By Elmo, dam Nora Marshall by Union.

Sixth Day — Saturday, August 11.

50. Bunning— Free for all; weight for age ; purse S35J ; $195 to first,
$90 to second. $35 to third horse. One-half mile heats.

1. Maltese Villa Stables. Merced, ch g 4 Elwood

By Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

2. J. C. Hickey, Santa Ana, cb g aged Tam Poco

By Bowho^ks.

3. B. P. Hill, El Cajon, ch m Silverella

By Reville.

4. B. P. Hill, El Cajon, ch g 5 Adam

By Reville

6. F. M. Starkey. Stockton, ch g 6 Sleepy Dick

Pedigree unknown.

6. John D. Dunn, Loa Angeles, b c 3 Typesetter

By Hock-Hocking, dam by Ben Wade.

7. Gt orge Howson, Sacramento, g g aged Johnny Grey

By Shtloh, dam Margery by Error.

No. 21. Running— Consolation. Beaten horaes; purse $250; $165 to
first, S60 to second, $25 to third horse. One mile. CloseB 12 m. day of
the race.

No. 22. Trotting— Four-year-old stake, foals of 1884; $25 entry; $25
July 31; $250 added; same terms as No. 10; mile hea's 3 in 5. Opened
by consent. See conditions.

1. L. J. Rose, Loa Angeles, bg Dubec

By Sultan, dam Lady Dey by California Dexter.

2. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, bf Ella

By Electioneer, dam Lady Ella by Carr's Mambrino.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, chc Carlisle

By Piedmont, dam Idabelle by Rysdyk's Hamblntonian.
No. 2H. Trotting— 2:25 class; purse $1,000; $50 to first, $250 to sec-
ond, $150 to third, $100 to fourth horse. Mile beats 3 in 5.

1. E. B. Gifford. San Diego, blk g Jim Blaine

By Pathfinder, dam by Bellfounier.

2. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, b c Azmoor

By Electioneer, dam Mamie C. by imp. Hercules.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, b g Express

By Electioneer, dam Esther by Express.

4. W. H.Seale, Mayfield, Cal., cb g Longfellow

By Whipple's Hambletonian, dam Revere Mare.

5. S.B. Emerson, San Jose, b m Maggie E.

By Nutwood, dam by Mambrino Patchen.
Extra— District trotting. 2:35 class; purse $L00. Day of trotting to
be named hereafter. Mile heats 3 in 6.

1. L. J. Rose, Loa Angeles, b g Dubec

By Sultan, dam Lady Dey by California Dexter.

2. Chino Ranch, San .Bernardino County, b s Woolsey

By Electioneer, dam Waxana by General Benton.

3. J. E. Mason. Los Angeles, b m Pond Lily

By Geo. M. Patchen.

4. C. A. Durfee. Loa Angeles, blk g Don To mas

By Del Sur, dam by Mambrino Patchen.

Winners at Washington Park.

The subjoined table shows the winners of the states at
the Washington Park meeting and the amount won.

Stake. Horse. Value.

Derby.

. . .Emperor of Norfolk $14,340

..Princess Bowling 3,260

. . . Dad 2,725

. .Proctor Knott 2,840

..Julia L 3,440

..Volante ..." 1,040

..Emperor of Norfolk 5,340

... Caliente S.CfiO

Drexel Emperor of Norfolk 2,570

Great Western Montrose 2,075

Maiden Lavina Belle 1,890

Lake View Havillah 2,715

Dearborn Saotalene 3,78ii

Quickstep Galen 2,166

Finality Falcon 2,700

Emperor of Norfolk alone won at this meeting $23,250.

Lakeside

Oakwood

Kenwood

Englewood

Boulevard

Sheridan

Hyde Park..

A notable shipment of American trotters took place recently
from New York City, when Mr. John Cheney sailed for
Buenos Ayres with the black stallion Endymion, by Dictator,
and the bay geldiDg Volante, by Phil Sheridan. Endymion
is a well-known trotter, having a record of 2:23^, and when
he was a three-year-old was looked upon as one of the most
promising youngsters in Kentucky. At that time Mr. J. I.
Case bought him, but bad feet prevented Eodymion from
making the record that would under more favorable circum-
stances have been placed to his credit, and after being kept
in training for several seasons end taken to Cilifomia and
back, he was sold to S. A. Browne & Co., on whoso farm at
Kalamazoo, Mich., he has made a couple of seasons in the
stud. Why he should be taken to South America, unless for
breeding purposes, it is difficult to see, as he can hardly be
of much account as a trotter. Another one that Mr. Cheney
took along is the pacer Georgetown, that made a record of
2:16J this season, and is certainly in better shape than ever
before in his life. But all the same the South Americans will
find him a hard pacer to handle, as he wears toe-weights, and
George Robene, who has cerlainly had plenty of experience
at the buciuess, bas taken a long time to gtt the son of Blue
Bull at his best. The trouble with American trotters and
pacers that go abroad is that they are not the beat ones we
have, but generally worn-out fellows, and even if this is not
the case they are apt to reqnire a lot of rigging that the aver-
age foreigner knows nothing about, and hence when the ani-
mal reaches its new home, no use can be made of the Bpeed
which it possesses. It was the height of folly to wend such
trotters as Silverleaf and Zoe B. to Europe, and thewondir
is that our foreign friends have not retired altogether from
the purchase pf American horseflesh.— Breeder's Gazette.

An Illicit Betting Room.

The pool-room crowd is a curious one. First comes the
layer of the odds. In this room he was a full-faced, pleas-
ant looking, sharp-eyed fellow of about twenty-eight years.
Before him lay a great bunch of bookmakers' tickets, and
when a bet was made he wrote the horse's name on the face
of the ticket and called out the ticket's number with the
money laid, thus— "20 to 5, Belvidere, No. 1SG." This was
recorded by the sheet-keeper. "When the sheet is full on each
race it is handed to the cashier, who checks off each bet as
winning tickets are handed in to him. The betting crowd
looked on the whole more like a crowd of workiDgmen than
an assemblage of sports. A few young men novering about
their twenty-first birthdays, and dreBsed fairly, looked like
clerks cr young artisans. A few were inclined to be tough,
and were without doubt young crooks, who are notorious
gamblers, and loose all the money they steal. A dozen men
present were well dressed, and to all appearances young
business men. Just before each race was called a score of
men of all ages would flock into the room, scan the card,
place a bet and go out again. These were clerks who came
out on some excuse to dabble at the infatuating game. One
middle-aged man, with a round, Iobster-hued face, short and
stout of stature, was evidently accepted as an oracle on rac-
ing matters by his companions, and many questions were
propounded to him as to the merits of certain horses and
jockeys. A.number of the questions aBked were so irrelevant
that it was Jplain the questioners were not conversant with
racing matters. A question asked by the writer brought
forth the startling information that the man had never been
on a race track in his life. There is absolutely no sport, how-
ever, in betting on horses in a pool-room; it, is nothing but a
plain gamble.

The pool-room is connected with the Commeroial News
Department of the Western Union Building, which bas wires
running right to the race course. Twice during the interval
between each race the ruling prices laid by the bookmakers
at the course are received at the rooms and marked on the
slips. When the horses canter to the starting post it is so
heralded in the pool-room, and a detailed description of the
horses at each quarter-post on the course is called out to the
excited betters.

The Long Branch Handicap was about to be run when the
the writer entered the room. The space in front of the card
was completely jammed by those why wanted to finally de-
cide wnat horses they would play. A young fellow in a
striped flannel shirt, who watched the rear door, had to clear
out the crowd to let others have a chance at the card. Every
one was discussing the candidates for stake honors, and a
buzz of low conversation filled the room. A tall fellow,
with a long, thin face, said to a companion who had handed
him §5, to which he added another bill of the Fame denomin-
atigu: "Who'll wc play Jim? Elkwood or Kingston?" "I
don't care. Put it on whoever you want to," was the answer.
"Well I'll put it on Elkwood at 3 to 1. But I tell you, Bel-
videre might win. He went a mile and three fnrlongs within
the record." He then squeezed through the crowd snd put
it on Elkwood. Most of them were playing Kingston, who
was an even-money favorite. "I like Dunboyne," said one
young fellow. Another didn't see how Triboulet could lose.
Several liked Eurus,but others said he wouldn't run straight.
Two backed Belvidere at 15 to one against, on his previous
form. One or two were on Favor. When the telephone
bell finally jingled, and the young man announced, "Dere
at de po3t, gents," every horse in the race had an expectaut
backer among the sweltering crowd. A few more bets were
made, the telephone again jingled, and the tough young man
called out, 'Dere off. Triboulet in the lead, Dunboyne
running second." The most breathless excitement pervaded
the room and not a word was spoken.

"Passin' de stand Kingston leads, Eurus second, and
Elkwood third," called the young man. Several men here
nudged each other and made remarks eulogistio of Kingston
or his jockey, McLaughlin. Another said: "Elkwood's
coming up; he'll be there at the finish." Those whose horses
were not in the first three bided their time and awaited
developments. The horses ran around the backstretch in
nearly the same order until they entered the homestretch,
which is supposed by pool-room fiends to be as good as if
the race were finished. Here Kingston was leading, Elkwood
second, Favor third. The Kingston followers, who were in
a large majority, here broke the usual stillness, and one of
them shouted, "Kingston wins! How can they beat him
with Jimmy up?" The racket was at once hushed by the
pool-room men, and the crowd awaited with interest the an-
nouncement of the winner. Not a whisper broke the still-
ness of the room. Ten seconds were thus passed, when the
young man at the telephone broke the spell by laco 'ically
announcing in a wooden voice: "Belvidere wins, Elkwood
second."

The crowd was spell-bound fof a momentjthey were nearly
all losers. Jimmy and Kingston were vanquished in that
long homestretch, where many fortunes were made or un-
made. The two voung men who had bet on Belvidere, how-
ever, here entered the room, they having gone out until the
race was decided, and their joy knew no b unds. They de-
rided the luckless ones and heralded the fact that "they
didn't see how Belvidere could lose." The young man who
spoke favorably of Belvidere, but put his money on Elkwood,
berated his foolishness, and said that he almost knew Bel-
videre would win.

The handicap was soon a thing of the past, however, and
the odds were soon posted for the next race.

A young fellow, with sunburned face, claimed to be a
jockey and had a tip from the track, and induced several
dupes to invest money on Triboulet for him, he expecting a
percentage if that horse won. He was a fraud. Another
man much sought after was the one that gets a "telegraph"
from the track. Some friend there sends him a tip, and the
crowd immediately besiege him to give them the good thing.
Telegraph operators, who get tips from the telegrams passing
through their bands, setk the pool-room to use their sur-
reptitious information. The bettor of whom the pool-room
bookmaker stands in dread, however, is the race-horse own-
er, who has a ciuch bottled up for a particular race, and
drops into the room an hour or two before the races begin —
the rooms then beiug open for clerks who can only piny
during their lunch hour — when higher odds are offered, and
lays four or five hundred dollars on his hoise. As most of
the betB made or© two dollars and upward, it will be seen
that a heavy losfl like that is not easily made up. The pool-
room men are also in constant fear of crooked ti
operators, who clip the wires and send wrorjg 1.. i
During the Jerome Park races a few ycarB ago $75
lost in this vr&y.—N. Y. World.

68

%\it breeder atitl sportsman.

August 4

Racine Datea for 1888.

Los AngeleB Fair Aug. 6 to 11

lone Fair Ang. 7 to 10

Santa Boea Fair Aug. 13 to 18

Petaluma Fair Aug. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair Aug. 20 to 25

Cbioo Fair Aug. 21 to 25

Glenhrook Parfe Fair Aug. 28 to

Sept 1

Oakland Fair Aug. 27 to Sept. I

Marvsville Fair. .Aug. 28 to Sept 1
Sacramento State Fair Sept 3 to 15

NEVADA.

Reno State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Humboldt Fair

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

N OKTH WESTERN

CALIFORNIA.

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

Ran Luis Obispo ...Sept. 16 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 24 to 2?

Snsanville Fair Sept. 34 to 2*

Pacbeco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct.StoG

Nat'lTrottingStallionStaki Oct 20tb
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

..Oct. 2 to 5

Colfax, W. X Sept. 10 to 15

Htllsboro, Oregon.... Sept 11 to 14
Salem, Or., State Fair.. Sept. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

Butte City, Mont Aug. 6 to 11

Helena, Mont., Fair.. Aug. 20 to 2E
Missoulla, Mont . . Ang. 2b to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8

Eugene City, Oregon. ..Sept. 4 to 7

EASTERN.

Monmouth Park.. July 4 to Aug. «0 j Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 16

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 I Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Not. 8

Kansas City Fair . . . .Sept. 17 to 22 |

Dates Claimed

Los Angeles, Fair, Di6t. 6 Aug. 6—11

Butte City, Montana races Aug. 6-11

Atnadnr and Oalavers Co., lone City Aug. 7-10

Bonoma Co.. Santa Rosa Aug. 13—18

Helena, Montana races Aug. 10—25

Cbico Trotting and Pacing Aug. 21—25

Sonoma and Marin, Petaluma, Dist. 4, Fair Aug. 2—25

13tb District Fair, Marys-ville Aug. 28 -Sep. 18

Spokane Falls, Washington races Sep. 3—8

California State Ftir, Sacramento Sep. 3—15

Nevada State Fair, Reno, Nevada Sep. 17— 22

Stockton, California Sep. 18— 29

Agricultural Association, No. 1C Fair, San Luis. Obispo Sep 25-22

Central Circuit.

A subscriber sends as the following useful and simple table
of the trotting and pacing races:

Mr. Mtnton's ch f Seclusion, by Hermit, dam Boundary by Stock-
well 1

Baron de Rothschild's b f Clariclee, by Charebert, dam Skotzka 2

Mr. J. J. HouldBwortb's ch cTaxue, by Springfield, dam Celandine. S

Sis others ran.

The winner was bred by her present owner, the DoeheiB
of Montrose, who as the nominator, ■•Mr. Manton," secured
tho extra £300. Up to the end of Jane Seclusion had inn
three times withont winning. She was unplaced for the
Breeders' Foal Stakes at Manchester, also for the New Stakes
at Ascot and for the Hnrsthourne Stakes at Stockbridge.
The Derby and Oaks oi 1 890.

The Racing Calendar of the 12th, alt., contains the nom-
inations for the Derby and Oaks to be ran in 1890. The
changed conditions, making the Derby a guaranteed stake of
£6 000 and the Oaks £5.000, meets the approval of English
ownerB and breeders, the entry for the Derby showing an
increase of sixty-seven over the total for 1889, and for the
Oaks fity-nine. The totals for the last six years were as
follows:

1835. 1836. 1887. 1W)8. 1189. 1890.

Derby 193 205 196 162 171 238

Oakfl 116 141 163 133 112 171

The only American entries are two colts bred by Mr.
August Belmont and nominated by Mr. Leopold de Kotbs-
child. They are the bay colt Mentor by King6sher out of
Lady Hen t more by King Tom, and the chestnut colt Polon-
ios, by St. Blaise oat of Polenta by Macaroni. Veterinary
certificates as to their age, signed by Mr. G. A. Lepptr, M.
R. O. V. S. of Aylesbury, were tiled at the office of the
Messrs. Weatbersby in London on the 6th inst.

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Letters indicate clay of the week; when figure 2 precedes the
letter it means on the second time that that day returns during the
meeting.

Purses or stakes marked are closed.
Santa Robb, Petaluma. Chico, Olenbrook, Oakland, Sacramento.
Stockton, s»n Luis Obispo, Napa, San Diego.
Entries closed on Wednesday , August 1st.

Riverside (Or.) Racing.

Saturday, July Li 1st, was the second day's racing for road
horses under the management of the Multnomah Driving
Association.
First race— Road horses. One-balf mile heats, best two In three.

Geo. Frank'i b g Jack by Bcllfonnder- F. A. Knapp 1 l

Dr- Saylor's ch g Slaughter by Son of Autocrat — Saylor 3 2

Cx, E. Watkin's ilk g Black Dick by Hambletonlan Mambrlno —

Watkins 2 3

Time, 1:95}, 1:33.
Second race — Road horees . One-balf mile heats, beet two in three.

W. B. King's b g Henry by Tippoo Clay— King 1 1

R. B. Knapp's br g Qullp by Whipple's Hambletonlan— Knapp. . . 2 2

John Holman's b g Rock by Rockwood — Herman h Holman 8 3

Time, 1:22, 1:224.
Third race— Road horses. One-half mile heats, beit~two in three.

L. F.Cbemine's ch m Florence E. by Pathfinder— Brey 13 1

%*an B. DeLashmutt's b g Fowler by Commodore Belmont —

DeLasbmutt 3 1 2

E. C. Stewart's blk g Albert M.— Stewart 2 2 3

Time, 1:22J,1:212,1:213.

Racine in England-

London, July 23 — This was the first day of the Leicester
summer races. The two-year-old attraction was the Zetland
Plate of £2,000, at five furlongs. It had nine starters and
was won by Mr. Manton's filly Seclnaion, with Baron Roths-
child's Clariclee second and Mr. Mr. J. Hoolsworth's Taxas
third. The betting was 2 to 1 against Clariclee, 6 to 1 Seclu-
sion and 7 to 1 Taxus. The finish was very close, Seclusion
getting the verdict by a short head, with a head between sec-
ond and third. Condition*:

The Zetland Plate of £2,000, for two-year-olds, of which
£300 to the nominator of the winner and £100 each to the
owner and nominator of the second, entrance 4 guineas, the
only forfeit if declared by the first Tuesday in October, 1887,
C guineas in addition if not declared by the first Tuesday in
January, 1888, and 10 guineas additional if left in after that
d ite; colts to carry 12G lbs., fillies and geldings 123 lbs.;
winners of any raoe (selling races and matcbes excepted) of

he valne of £200 to carry 3 lbs., of £500 7 lbs., two of £500

>r one of £800 10 lbs. extra; maidens allowed 5 lbs , also
oreeding allowance 3 lbs.; closed Deo. 7, 1886, with 179 en-

-ies, of which 48 paid 4 guineas and 31 paid 10 guineas eaob,

ve furlongs straight.

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Sale of the Kittson Yearlings.

Col. S. D, Bruce sold at the American Horse Exchange,
Broadway and Fiftieth, street, New York, on July 23, twenty-
nine head of thoroughbred yearlings, (bted by the late Com-
modore N. W. Kittson at Chestnut Hill, near Philadelphia),
by order of the executors, for a total of $18,925, an average
of $652 58. Of the tweniy-nine head sold nine were by
Reform, which obtained an average of $719 33; five were by
Alarm, which averaged $580 each j four by imported Wood-
lands, which averaged $468 75 each, and eight by imported
Daln icardoch, which obtained an average of $768 75. The
excellent showing for those by Dalnatardoch was due to
Capt. W. M. Conner paying $3,100 for the half siBter to Gli-
delia after some spirited bidding with Wyndam Walden.
Capt. Conner also bought the filly by Reform, out of Glidelia.
The fall sale is as follows:

BY REFORM, HE BY IMF. LEAMISGTON.

1. Brown colt, March 2n, dam Australind, by imp, Australian;

G. F. Johnson. New York 91,200

2. Chestnnt colt, May 2-5, dam imp. Lady Lumley by Rataplan; J.

H. LewiB, Jr., Pennsylvania. '. £650

9. Bay colt, March 13, dam imp. Algebra, hy DiophanthuB; \Y. Lo-

vell. New Jersey $225

10. Chestnut colt February 12, dam Rachel, by imp. Bonnie Scot-
land; J. H. McCormac'k New York $575

12. Bay colt, April 11, dam imp. S ictoria, by King Victor; T. H. Un-
derwood _ $225

13. Chestnut filly, April 10, dam Maggie B. B., by imp. Australian;
W. R. Walden. Md .._ .?l,5O0

14. Brown filly February 22. dam Glidelia, hy imp. Bonnie Scotland;
W. M. Conner, New York 3675

15. Brown fillv, May 20, dam imp. Clara, by Dutch Skater; W.
Henry 5475

16. Bay filly, April 24. dam Issaquena, by Alarm; W. Ottman £950

BY ALARM, HE BY IMP. ECLIPSE.

3. Bav colt, March 4, dam SiBter of Merey, bv War Dance; G. F.

Johnson $1,225

4. Bay colt, April 17, dam Bedotte, by imp. Bon Scotland; I. if.

Dahlman. New York. .' .". §550

6. Bay colt, March 12, dam Lad\ 's Maid, by imp. Leamington; Jeta
Walden, New Jersey „ _ $475

17. Cheetnutfillv, May 2, dam Temptation, bv imp. Great Tom; M.
Murphy $125

18. Bay filly, April 2L dam Auricula, by Waverley; G. F. JohnBon....*225

BY PIZARRO, HE BY ADVENTURER.

5. Chestnut colt, dam Zicka, by imv. Australian; J. H . McCor-

mack _ $575

BY IMP. DALNACARDOCK, HE BY RATArLAN.

7i Black colt, Jan. 19, dam Syria, by imp- Leamington; W, M. Con-

..>4C0

9. Chestnut colt, May 7, dam Blue Lodge, by Fellowcraft, W. Ott-
man _ _ $225

22. Brown filly, March 13, dam Lady Salvers, by Longfellow; J. H.
Lewis, Jr „ „ $550

23. Brown fillv. May 18. dam imp. Yorkshire Lass, by King of
Trumps; Castle StableB..„ $550

24. Bay filly, April 2, dam PrecioBa, by imp. Leamington ; I H- Dahl-
man _ $625

25. Bay filly, April 29, dam Tuscaloosa, by imp. Leamington; G. W.
St. John „ _ $27S

26. B»y filly, April 7, dam Erasure, by Virgil: W. Pegg $525

27. Chestnut filly, April 20, dam Waltz, bv Lexington; W. M. Con-
ner $3,100

BY IMP. WOODLANDS, HE BY MELBOURNE.
11. Chestnnt colt, March 27, dam Retributior. by Reform; J Wal-
den - „ _ $575

19. Cherttnut filly, March 16, dam Ranee, bv Reform; W. Henry $375

2). Brown filly, April 26, dam Megara, by imp. EclipBe; D. O'Con-

21. Chestnut filly, May 3, dam Inka, hy Reform; C. G. McGuire,

N. Y ~ - $276

BY DUKE OF MAGENTA, HE BY LEXINGTON.

28. Bay filly. Feb. 17, dam Baby, by imo Strachino; Capt. T. J.
Clay, U. S. A $650

BY DAY STAR, HE BY STAR DAVIS.

MISCELLANEOUS LOT.

Bay colt, Feb. 15. 1887, by Bi Ban. dam What Is It, by imp. Saxon;

T. H. Underwood „ $280

Bav filly, April 8,1887 bv Lvttleton, dam Befrnction, bv James A.:

H. Pellow 490

Bay filly. March 2, 1887, by Lyttleton, dam Imp. Mystification, by '

Orest; C. Bathgate- «igo

Bay filly. March 28, 1887, by Lyttleton, dam Villette, by Reform;'

H. Pellow ; §190

Bay ii,ate Nannie Lee, 1877, by l.ochlel, dam Ida Lee, bv Waterloo;

J . Baxter _ , $145

Bay mare Jennie June, ls*l. by King Alfonso, dam Gleam, bv Glen-

elg; F. B. de Chadenedes $|60

Gossip Prom Monmouth.

Monmouth Vark, July 22.— It coald not be expected that
much work would be done this moroing while the track was
lampy and heavy from the recent rains, and what was done
took place in the center, where the goiDg was pretty fair. A
beautiful cool morning afforded special inducement for fast
wcrk, and a lot of the useful order look place, which is not
worthy of Bpecial mention. With the exception of the 6ister
to Barnes, Kingstock, Aurania and Hemlock, who are left
hera in charge of W. C. Daly, all the Dwyers' horses went to
Saratoga yesterday, under the charge of Frank McCabe.
Aurania knocked her hip down when she met with her acci-
dent at Monmouth last week, and one of her arms still shows
evidences of the splinters that most have run into it. The
sister to Barnes is a grandly made tilly. who, if she can be
induced to run straight, ought to distinguish herself, although
her fetlocks show evidences of work. Hemlock is hopelessly
lame at present, but Kingstock (Kingston's brother) looks in
the best of health, and if appearances go for anything, he
should make a race-horse. He will probably ruu much better
in a race than he does in private, as he wants a lot of bust-
ling. Mr. W. C. Daly had'his stable here re-inforced on Fri-
day by the arrival of Sam Brown and Little Barefoot from
Prospect Park. Frank Taylor, who formerly trained Saxony

and Mr. Kahn's other horses, has purchased Joe Cotton from
the Dwyer Bros., the price being reported as $1,000, although,
perhaps, there may be some contingencies as to some more
money being paid when the animal wins.

Jimmy Bowe gave Fides some work this morning, and will
ruu her onto Saratoga about next Wednesday with some
others in the same stable, bnt it has not yet been determined
which or how many of them will go,

Jimmy Shields two cracks, Cyclops and Eolian, we shall
have to wish good-by to for Bjme little time. Dr. Sheppard
fired the former about a week ago at his own place, And
Eolian was also sent there for treatment of the middle ten-
don, which has cansed lameness for some little time. This
is one of the worst places that a race horse cm show weak-
ness in, and it will require very careful and competent treat-
ment to bring him round again.

Jacob PincuB is, as most of onr readers know, in charge of
Mr. Gebhard's horses here, which are neither remarkable for
quality 01 quantity. Owas, Volunteer, Her Lilyship and
Lalee (late Quadroon) complete the list, Owas has a badly
bowed tendon which, however, has not yet rendered him
unsound, and also a very suspicions looking hook, which is
adorned with a thorough pin and a curb, bat neither of these
have affected him np to now, so ne may stand a title longer.
Her Lilyship was a good filly this spring, but is a washy
beast, and has trained very lightly. Volunteer appears in
capital order and should hold his own in short distance races,
as he is an animal with a remarkably high turn of speed.
Pincus has two very nice yearlings of his own. One of them
is a grey or roan colt by Falsetto, out of Geneva by Lexing-
ton, and the other a filly by King Ban, out of Flora. The
former arrived on Friday from Kentucky, with a yearling of
Matt Byrnes', by Iroqaois, out of Ontario. All three of
these youngsters, it will be seen, are full of running blood.
Geneva, the dam of the roan or grey, was the dam of Mr.
Scott's Greystone. Flora, the dam of the filly by King Ban,
is also the dam of Alcalde, while Byrnes' youngster out of
Ontario is half brother to Heva and Hercules. It will be
remembered that the Ontario colt was offered at this year's
sale of the Belle Meade yearlings with a reserve of $3,000 on
him. All three of the above are nice ores and Byrnes' a lit-
tle extra. This morning Byrnes worked five of his two-year-
olds and sent Aurelia a mile which she accomplished in a
most satisfactory manner.

The champion two-year-old of the season, French Park,
has been cantering ragnlarly since my last communication,
and this morntng did stronger work than he has done Bince
his enforced let up. Miss Cody, Sam Ward and another
two-year-old of Andrew Thompson's went six furlongs at a
very useful pace, wnile Kaloolah went a mile in good form.
Ban Cloche and one of his stable companions did a good
strong gallop, while Mr. Pulsifer's horses were oat very
early and did some good work, as did three of Mr. Baldwin's
two-year-olds.

One of the best moves of the day was that made by Sor-
rento, who rolled off three-quarters of a mile in grand style.
The two-year-old filly in the same stable went the same dis-
tance, but not as well. Another very lively spin took place
between Auricoma and Stonecrop, in which the Uv.ter had by
far the worst of it. Judging from the in and out running of
most of what are considered the best two-year-old this sea-
son they wonld appear to be moderate. Since Auricoma
showed such brilliant speed last week, under a light weight
she has not had an opportunity of showing us whether she
oan maintain her excellence with her proper weight up. Tbe
Favordale colt is no doubt a good one, but the mud, per-
haps, upset him, and as far as I could learn, he bad been
taking things rather easy lately. French Park, Fides and
Lady Margaret are the only three animals that have run uni-
formly well, although not much exception can be taken to
the running of Bnddhi6t and Reporter.

Salisbury may be expected to run on Tuesday, as he
rattled off a fast six furlongs this morning, and Mr. Belmont's
Lady Primrose will also probably face the starter on Tues-
day from the fact that she worked a mile well.

Rogers, Capt. Brown's trainer, was busy with his string.
Saxony covered a mile in 1-.50S, in an easy and satisfactory
manner. Little Geraldine bounded along like a cricket ball
and will most likely sport silk on Tuesday, when she will be
a hard animal to beat. John Hyland sent Groomsman and
the chestnut gelding by Macaroon, out of Fairwater, a mile
fas ast of they cared to travel. Huggins gave Now or Never
some good work, and she went stong and well. He has been
going pretty easy with Ths Bard lately, as far as I could
learn, so he will probably nut be pulled out again just yet
His popular owner, Mr. Cassatt, may be borne any day, after
quite a long absence abroad.

McCreery worked several of Mr. Pierre Lorillard Jr.'s two-
year-olds this morning, while Eph Snedeker is getting tbe
brother to Cyclops, the Spinaway colt and the half-brother to
Montague into raoing shape. He deserves great credit for his
patience in not hurrying the two Mortemers, Cleophas and
Sobrange, who are both of them on a large scale, and are
more than likely to repay their trainer for bis excellent judg-
ment in giving them a slow and gradual preparation, by turn-
ing out good race-horses. Tbe half-brother to Montague,
named Eblis, is also a very nice animal, and seems to get
bigger on his work. Being by Iroquois, he is a Leamington
type of horse that does not want a great deal of work to fit
him, as he is of the light fleshed rare order, and a wiry,
truthfully made youngster be is. Snedeker gave Darlington
and the Leonetus filly a good strong gallop of a mile and a
furlong this morning, and they did it well. He sent Flora-
mour and Esau, the latter a two-year-old by Mortemer out of
Judith, back to Bancocas yesterday to be turned out. The
filly never was sound, but the colt gave evidence of great
promise till he bowed his tendon slightly, and it is to be
hoped that tbe rest may render him sound again.

Linden is getting over tbe effects of the blister that was
applied to his fetlock, and the rest of the Preakness horses
are in grand 6hape.

Jennings' Boaz went a good gallop of a mile this morning,
Frank Ward following in his wake, and this comprises about
all the work that took place worth speaking of.

A good many trainers, including Jennings', thought of
sending their horses to Saratoga, but most of them have
changed their minds. Mr. Nolan and the Excelsior Stable1!
horses journeyod up there on Friday, and McCormiok sent
Brac-a-Ban with the Dwyers' string yesterday.

Senator Hearst's horses frequently patronize Jester Wal-
den's private track, and last week, when Glen Echo and
Surinam were working there, the former is said to have had
a bad fall. — Sporting WorUl. Blue Ruix.

Occident Stakes-

Nominators are reminded that $50, the third payment in
the Occident Stake at Sacramento, is due on Tuesday next,
August 7th.

Do not forget the cattle sates of Aug. 14 at Forest Home,
San Jose, and Ang. 15 at Baden.

1

1888

3pije iprjesta and ^pjcrriimaii.

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VETERINARY.

Conducted by Thoa. Bowhill, M. B. 0. V. S.
Subscribers to this pauet can bive advice through this column in all
oases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send their name and address that
they may be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 1523
California St.. San Francisco.

A. C. D., Stockton Cal.

Constant Header— Yon will oblige me by giving the latest
treatment lor water or grain fonnder in horses.

Answer — There iB no difference between water and grain
fonnder. Founder or laminitis is the same disease, whether
it is caused by an excess of grain or water, overdriving, or
standing in a draught when warm.

Treatment — 1st, locally. Rasp down the walla of feet level
with the soles, and bleed from the coronary plexus, and after
this pnt the feet in warm poultices, and cootinne to do so for
several days.

2d. Systemic. To alleviate the pain in the early stages,
give the following:

Tinctnre of opinm, 1 ounce.
Bicarbonate of soda, 1 ounce.
Water, 1 pint.

Take the chill off the animal's water, and put half an
ounce of powdered nitre in it for a few days. If the animal
is affected with indigestion or constipation, it will be neces-
sary to give it a pint of raw linseed oil. B.

Pair Notes

The Board of Superrisois of Butte county have appointed
a commission to expend the sum of $2,50, appropriated by
the Board on Jane 6, 1888, for the purpose of gathering to-
gether materials for a Bntte county exhibit at the California
State Fair at Sacramento and the Mechanics' Fair at San
Francisco, for the year 1888. This commission consists of
Messrs. A. H. Crew, S. S. Boynton, B. Russell, J. T. Ruther-
ford and C. N. Keed.

The Fair at Carson City, Nev., should be a great success.
They have offered liberal purses, and will offer specials for
any horses whose races fail to 611. Accommodations will be
excellent, and it is certain any visitor ought to be well
pleased.

The time of the closing of entries in the Montana and
Washington race circuit has been changed from July 14 to
August 4.

The premiums on horses alone (not including the turf
events) at the great International F<iir, to be held in Buffalo,
September 4th to 14th, are $13,450. The great St. Louis
Fair gives but $7,995 on the same olasses; Toronto, $1,915,
and New York State Fair, $2,092. The Buffalo Association
has decided that no pool selling, gambling, nor the sale
of spirituous liquors will be permitted on the exposition
grounds. When one remembers the large amounts of money
derived at fairs from the sale of "license stands," this bold
innovation on the part of the directors of the exposition can
not fail to commend itself to all as an earnest and self-sacri-
ticiDg effort to secure good order at the Fair, and to teach to
thousands a lesson af sobriety and industry.

The Yamhill County (Oregon) Agricultural Association
will hold its annual fair commencing September 10th, and
continuing four days.

In the introduction of the trotting colt stakes on the speed
programme of our fair the Board of Directors made a wise
and sensible move. The stakes were closed May 1st with
liberal nominations, and our fair was brought more and more
into prominence as being the first to start colt-trotling stakes
for all foals of certain years. California is producing thous-
ands of fast horses, and the great rivalry existing between
owners and breeders will be a stimulant that will urge them
on to win stakes and lower, records. Colt trotting will be the
favorite with the race-going pnblio in a very few years, for
there is something exciting and fascinating in the sight of a
number of highly-bred youngsters who come together for the
first time, and they are most uncertain, for where one will
win to-day he will lose to-morrow.

Petaluma will start the ball rolling on Tuesday, August
21st, with the three-year-old distriot for a purse of $250 with
the following nominations: W. R. Overhalser, s s Oaknut;
■ J. H. White, ch f Alice; D. R. Misner, blk c Anti-Coolie; M.
O'Riley, br o Alto; Gnerne and Murphy, b s Alfred; A. Mc-
:Fadyen, b o Redwood; B. C. Holly, oh g Ben Davis. On
.Friday, August 24th, is the district two-year-old, which
closed on May 1st, with the following: D. S. Misner, blk s
Director; Thos. Smith, bo George Washington; J. H. White,
<c t Henritta D.; J. H. White, b f Mountain Quail; A. J.
Zane, g o Captor; Guerne and Murphy, b s G & M; W. Page
■b s Eleotric. Besides these there is a yearling dash on Wed-
nesday whioh closed on May 1st with five entries and a free-
for-all two-year-old stake on the same day with seven entries.
On Friday there will be a free-for-all three-year-old race with
ten entries, Redwood, Amigo, Memo, Direct, Monteith, Anti-
Coolie and Alfred G. being among them.— Daily Imprint.

Colors Claimed.

Enoch Yates, Santa Rosa, Cal., claims as racing colors
cherry jacket, bine sash and cap.

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Sale o* Tbottcsq Stock.— W. H. Wilson, Abdallah Park,
Cynthiana, Ky.. sold to J. F. Hubinger, New Haven, Conn.,
July 21st, bay filly Simile, foaled 1887, by Simmons, record
2:28, dam Miss Wilson by Sterling, son of Volunteer.
♦

Sale or Conde, 2:20.— July 28tb, at Petaluma, the ch g
Conde was sold by O. A. Hickok to a party from Arizona
for $5,000. Hickok purchased him of H. H. Coleman at the
KiUip sale, in this city, a month ago, for $2, 100. Conde is
,by Abbotsford, 2:19}, dam Katy Tricks by Colonel.

The three-year-old trotting stallion Bell Boy was sold at
•auction at Lexington, Ky„ on July 23d, for the unprecedented
sum of $50,000. This is the highest price that has ever been
paid for a trotter. His purchaser was Mr. R. T. Seaman, of
San Diego, who had owned him in partnership with T. C.
Jefferson, of Lexington, Ky. The bidding was spirited, Mr.
J. H. Clark, of iilmira, beiDg determined to possess the great
three-year-old, but Mr. Seaman was the most persistent.

Bell Boy was bred by Senator Leland Stanford, Palo Alto,
and was foaled March 25, 1885. In oolor he is a seal browD,
with a little white on his left hind heel, and stands full 15}
hands high, weighing when in medium flesh 1.025 pounds.
He is by Electioneer, sire of 32 performers with records of
2:30 or better. , _ . _, „

His dam, Beautiful Bells, five-year-old record 2r29J, is the
•dam of Hinda Rose, three-year-old record 2:19} (best up to

date ever made by a three-year-old); St. Bel, 2:21}, and
Chimes, 2:30j. Her sire, The Moor, although dying when
ten years old, left six 2:30 trotters, one of which, like Beau-
tiful Bells, will forever keep his memory green, he being
none other than the distinguished Sultan. Bell Boy's second
dam Minne-Ha-Ha, is the dam of Beautiful Bells, 2:20}, Al-
cazar, two-year-old record 2r29}, and three-year old record
2:23; Eva, 2:26 as a two-year-old, 2:25^ as a four-year-old,
2:25 as a five-year-old and 2:23} as a six-year-old; and Sweet-
heart, 2:26} as a two-year-old and 2:22}, as a three-year-old.

Minue Ha -Ha is by Steven's Bald Chief; her dam being
Nettie Clay by Strader's Cassias M. Clay Jr., nsxt dam Col.
Morgan's mare by Old Abdallah, and next dam a daughter
of Engineer that sired Lady Suffolk.

Bell Boy is engaged to trot in the following stakes:

At Marysville, Ky., Aug. 20, 1888, in three-year-old stakes.

MatTon Stakes, New York Breeders, three-year-olds 1888.

Annual Nursery Stakes, New York Breeders, three-year-
olds, 1888.

Gasconade Stakes, at St. Louis Fair, for three-year-olds,
1888.

Three- Year-Old Stakes, Lexington Trotting Horse Associa-
tion, 18S8. * _

TURF AND TRACK

The Chicago stable lost seventeen races and about $15,000
before winning once at the Chicago meeting.

The Dwyer Brothers remain at the head of winning own-
ers, bnt Mr. Caldwin, Mr. Belmont and Campbell & Hankins
promise to make it hot for them before the end of the season.
Emperor of Norfolk has already won seven races and
$28,530. Terra Cotta has won the same number of races
and about $13,000. The Bard has won six races and about
$18,000.

The well-known horses J. P , record 2:23; Sleepy John,
2:34; Silver Clould, 2:30§, and Colonel Wood, 2:20^, have
been purchased for European parties by Dr. C. G. Frazier of
Boston.

Jay-Eye-See received a bad gash in the muscles of one of
his fore legs at Hickory Grove. He was playing in his pad-
dock and came in contact with a barb wire fence that encloses
his pasture.

The bay mare Neyella, bred by Theodore "Winters, and one
of the most rapid mares on the Pacific Coast at distances
under a mile has a colt by St. Paul, he by Alarm out of Lady
Salyers, by Longfellow.

Seven of the fixed events of the Saratoga Association will
close August 15. They are the Saratoga and Kentucky
stakes for 1889, and the Travers, Iroquois, Alabama, Foxhall
and Kenner stakes for 1899.

Isaac Murphy, the jockey, has sold to Green B. Morris,
the chestnut colt Barrister, three years old, by Bramble, dam
Miss Harding, by imp. Great Tom, out of Melita, by Muggins,
for the reported price of $4,000.

In the recent three-year-old race at Butte City, S. E. Lara-
bie's Mantua, by Fieldmont, dam by Forest Gold Dust, fell
dead at the finish of the third heat. The tillyled until with-
in a few feet of the wire- She was valued at $2,500.

Donovan, the Duke of Portland's colt, had won $47,000
on the English turf up to the 1st of July. From the Brock-
lesby stakes he got £1,034 15.; Portland stakes, £6,000; New
stakes, Ascot, £1,169, and Hurtsbourne stakes, £1,250.

Mr. George A. Singerley's Prince "Wilkes, 2:16, McLeod,
2:21i, andKatherine S. will take part in the grand trotting
circuit this season at Detroit. Mr. Singerly's horses will
contest for two guaranteed $10,000 purse3 before they return.
St. Bel, (the brother to Bell Boy,) that made n record of
2:2-4-; as a 4-year-old, and has since been in the stud in
Pennsylvania, is to be given a chance next year to lower his
record, and his withdrawal from study duty in 1889 is
already announced.

Billet and Longfellow are making a close fight for suprem-
acy as winning sires. The latter has some large winners in
Sir Dixon, Raceland, The Lioness and Belvidere, but Long-
fellow has the Bard. Lavinia Belle, Hypoorite, Linden, Julia
L, Long Knight and a host of other winners.

The Dwyer Brothers are negotiating for the old Secaucus
race track near New York. The course belongs to the
Catholic Church, and several years ago was leased to the
late Mr. William R. Travers. It is said that the Dwyers are
not satisfied- with the treatment they have received from
rival racing associations, and may keep the Secaucus track
open all (he season.

The most fortunate thoroughbred owner in England so far
this season is the Duke of Portland. Ee has already secured
$80,565 in stakes. Of this sum Ayrshire brought in $38,125
by winning the Two Thousand Guineas and the Derby; that
promising youngster, Donovan, $35,170, contributed by wins
in the Brooklesby stake at Lincoln, and in the rich Portland
stake at Leicester; Johnny Morgan won $4,750 in the Leices-
ter Spring hondioap, and Deschamps in some minor races
added $2,520.

The report that Mr. A. J. Cassatt, who has been in Europe
for several months, intends to establish a rnciDg stable on the
other side, has created considerable excitement in turf cir-
cles in this country. It is probable, however, that he will
continue his stable here, and while he attends personally to
his English adventure, will leave John Higgina in oharge at
home. Mr. Cassatt will not abandon American thorough-
breds, but, on the other hand, export a few of them to con-
test for the Derby and other English turf events.

At Petaluma, July 28, 1888, O. A. Hickok drove Arab and
Conde a couole of fast miles at Agricultural P*rk.
The former was driven three heats better than 20, the fastest
being 2:17J; Conde in 2:19 and 2:20. Hickok's string left
Petaluma July 29th for Los Angeles Fair, August 6 to 11.
Hickok has a big blood-bay stallion called Elector, by
Electioneer, that will make his class trot during the circuit.
He was driven a mile Wednesday morning in 256.

Another brood mare, already well known by the perform-
ances of her produce, is to become still more famous. The
one this time is Lady Fulton, that is the dam of "Wizz 1:234,,
Buzz 2:28£ and Rufna 259; all these being by different sires,
and that were also animalB of varyinR blood lines, all of
which showed the old mare to be wonderfully prepotent.
Her last trotter is a three-year-old bay stallion called White-
wood. He is by a son of Blackwood, and not long ago showed
a mile in 2:25$ over the half-mile track at AdBms, N. Y. He
will be put in the 2:30 list this season in order to make cer-
tain of having a standard record in case an accident should
befall him, but it is expected that as a four-year-old he will
beat 2:20.

So it is virtually settled upon that "the Haggins are going
to retire from the turf and will after this season be content
to breed thoroughbreds for the market. It is not a surprise

to many, as it has been surmised that the Haggins would
long right against the ill-luck which has attended them this
season. Still, turfmen without nearly the financial backing
of the Haggins have fought the same kind of ill-luck in years
past and have overcome it. The trouble with the Hbggina
was that they went in too deep. From the manner of their
operations it w&b impossible that they could make racing pay,
and their losses this season have been frightful. — St. Louis
Rtpublic*

The above are the conclusions whioh certain papers have
generally jumped at. bat the truth is that Mr. Haggin re-
solved to giye up racing before the bad luck befell his stable.
It was found to be wholly at variance with bis immense
breeding operations, and he preferred to forego participation
in turf sports rather than curtail that. This was announced
in the Bbeedek a>"d Sportsman" previous to the opening of
the eastern racing season, and the information obtained from
headquarters.

♦

The American Trottinu Association.

The following persona and hoises suspended for non-pay-
ment of entrance and other causes have been reinstated viz.*

T. Heatherington, Listowell, Ont., and b m Kosey B. suspended It
order of the member at Flint, Mich.

J. A. B Land. Nashvlllt . Tenn., and b h Architect (pacer >, ami b g
Echo, suspended by order of the memberat Charleston, Ills.

Geo. McRea, New Holland, O ., and b in Berth* B,, suspended by
order of the member at Dayton, O.

James H. Lusk, St. Johns, O.. andgrg Moorfleld (runner), suspended
by order of the member at Cambridge I itv, indtanaj

Jeff Myers and H. J Myers, Waynesfield. *0- and b ru Mollie P.,
suspended by order of the .member at Cambridge City, {Indiana, and
Colnmbus, lnd.

Sam Plummer, Wayuesfield O., and ch g Veto (runner), suspended by
order of the member at Cambridge City, Indiana.

Sam Plummer, Wayneafleld. and (he b in Napoleon Belle, suspended
by order of the member at Toledo, Ohio and at Detroit. Michigan.

"I.J.Starbuck, McCook, Neb., and bm Daisy H. and the ch h I. J. S.,
suspended by order of the member atTopeka, Kansas.

S. L. Green, McCook. Neb., and — m Belle Louglas, suspended by
order of the mtmber at Fairmount, Neb.

W. P. Anil, Lexington, Mo., ana Alnope, suspended bv order if

the member at eedalia. Mo.

E. W. Miller, Red Cloud, Neb, and blk c Altno, suspended bv order of
the member at Fairmount, Nebraska.

E. W. Miller, Bed Cloud, Neb., and b g Prince F., alias Jlmmle R.
suspended by order of the member at Onowa, Iowa.

A. J. Haws, Johnstown, Pa., and b g Toney Newell, suspended br
order of the member at Erie. Pa.

Detbojt, June27. J. H. Stmxeb, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz:

By order of the Erie Driving Park Association, Erie, Pa.

W. L Sheppurd, Enterprise, Pa., and gr s Byron B., runner.

James O'Leary, Erie, Pa., and ch g Bigaroon Jr., runner.
By order of the Marengo Agricultural society, Marengo, III.

E. L. Bishop, Elgin, 111., and b g Grover C.

A. Harnlsh, Mt. Carroll. 111., and b m Adelaide H., pacer.

H. A. Treadwell, > lgin. 111., and b g Butcher Bov, pacer.

Jas. Ichronhoven, Elgin, III., and br g Don Pedro, pacer.
By order of the Southern Ohio Fair Association, Dayton, OMo.

R . A. Nell, London, Ohio, and, gr g Clod, pacer.

Lon. Skidmore, Milton, Ky . , aad gr g Skidtnore.
By order of the Audubon Driving Club Association, New Orleans. La,

W. R. Unkill, New Orleans, La., fined under Bule 121.
By order of the Ripple Park Association, Larned, Kan.

Chas. Terbnsh.Clay Centre, Kan., and rh s Agate, pacer.

Chas.Terbnsh, Clay Centre, Kan., and wg Frenchman,

Chas. Terbush. Clay Centre- Kan., and s in Kit Logan.

John Brown, Marion, Kan., and blk s Frank Becker.

Bobt. H. Wright. Dodge City, Kan., and w g Mack.
By order of the Lima Driving Park Association, Lima, Ohio.

ChaB. Cole, Montpeller, Ohio and — Star Lily.

Chas. Cole, Uontnelier, Ohio, and— BraziL"

Lon. skidmore, Milton, Ky., and gr g skidmore. pacer.

I. C. Cotton, Madison, lnd., and grm Hallie C, pacer.

W. H. Turk, Piqua.Ohio, and b g Baldy T.

F. J. Lawson. Plqua, Ohio, and br s Executor Jr.

Dan MiUer and Alex. Porter. Marion, in<L, and b s Jack Hark^r.

runner.
P. Bai.ma>-, Lancaster, Ohio, and b m Lulu.
J. B . Megrin, Clifton, Ohio , and b g Andy C.
Mike Tedrick, Lancaster, Ohio, and blk g BoWdy Boy, pacer.
J. H. Brannaman.TremontCity.t hio, and blk g Black Diamond, do
A. Wood, Pleasant Ridge, Ohio, anddnn m Daisy Wood, pacer.

Detroit, June 29th. 188S. J. H. Stei.veb. secretary.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz:

L. Whitson, New Burlington, Ohio, and ch t Slick, suspended by or-
der of the member at Chillicothe, Ohio.

M. J. Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa, and ch m Nellie B.. pacer, and b m
Fanny Fern, pacer, suspended by order of the members at Knoxvitle
and at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

A. B Williams, Ottumwa, Iowa, and ch in Ottumwa Maid, suspended
bv order of the memberat Knoxville, lowa.

"Note— Ottumwa Maid remains suspended with P. Newcombe, Ottum-
wa,Iowa, by order of the member at Oskaloosa, I^wa.

A. B. Williams and the br'g William H., suspended hv oider of the
member at Kansas City, Missouri.

O-G. Athey, Colnmbus. Kansas, and Dandy B.,pacer, Tom Thumb,
Mountain Bov, do, and Bob White suspended bv order of the members
at Springfield, Missouri and Osborne City, Kan.

F. J. Lawson, Piqna, Ohio, and Executor Jr., suspended by order of
the member at Lima, Ohio, through error.

W. H. Turk, Piqua.Ohio, and bg Baldy T, suspended by order of the
member at Lima, Ohio, through error.

C. 8 Carruth, Herman, Minn., suspended by order of the member at
Grand Forks, D. T.

W. Williams, Valparaiso, lnd., and b g Freestone, suspended by order
of the member at Dowagiac, Michigan,
Detroit, July 8th, 1S8S.

J. H. Steiner. Secretary.

The following persons and horses are sospended fcr non*
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:

By order of the Janesville Driving Park Association, Janesvllle, Wis.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, M inn., and b g General Hancock.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn,, amis m Bessie Moore.

Geo. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn., and b g BobN.

Steele k chapin, t*aginaw. Mich., and gr in Madge Ives.

Steele £ Chapin, Saginaw, Mich., and h g Lookout.

R. Smith, Grand Island, Neb., ami Hk g Little Nig.

C R. Van Meter, Cottonwood Falls. Ks.,and b hocott Chief.

M. G. Chapin, Belleville, Kans„ana bs Charley H,
By order of the Ridgetown i -riving Club. Ridge town, Ontario.

J. w. Wetler, London. Ontario, and ch m Belle W.

O. B. Sheldon, Blenheim, Ontario, and ch g Dictator.
By order of the Pana Union Agricultural Board, Pana., Illinois.

Howard ±8covern,St. Louis, Mo. , and bg. Judge Cady, runner.

Carlisle, rider, suspended for three months from July 5,ist8.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

Win. Oswald Grand Bapids, Mich., and b s Prize, suspended for per.
forming under suppressed time at Cedar Springs. Mich,

H. A. Castle, Correotionvllle. lea., and gr m Blue, suspended by order
of the members at Manning. Iowa.

A. Harnish, Mt, Carroll, Ills., and bm Adelaide H., pacer, suspended
bv order of the member at Marengo, Illinois, through error,

"J. F. Dennv. Chillicothe. Mo., and b h Egmont Chief, suspended bl
order of the member at Topeka, Kansas.

W. B. Unklll, New Orleans, La,, suspended by order of the memberat
New Orleans, La. J. It. Stkiskr, Secretary

Detroit, July 12.1888.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:

By order of the memberat Leon. Iow«,

B. F. Arbuckle, Princeton, Wis., and b g John C.

Bv order of the JacksonCounty Driving i/lul>, Jackson, Michigan.

C. B. Van Meter. Cottonwood Falls, Kan., fined $rtQu under Rule M for
pulling.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

R. Masterson, Clay Center, Kansas, and ch m Lady Wonder, suspended
by order of the meinberat Dodge City, Kansas.

"\V. Williams, Valparaiso, Indiana, and b g Freestone, suspended bv
order of the memberat Dowagiac, Mich,

, the brg Billy M.. suspended by order of the

Board of Appeals.

Isaac H. Miller. Memphis. Missouri, and gr g Telephone, suspended
bv order of the Board of Appeals.

Geo.G. fainter, Peakville, Missouri, andgrg Telephone, suspended In-
order of the Board of Appeals.

P. B. Loomis.Girard. Kansas, and blk g Highland Laddie, BIisp
order of the memberat -pringdeld. Mo.

M. K. McCarthy, Washington, Indiana, and D g Gr
pacer, suspended by order of the member at Charleston I

Geo F. Case, Detroit, Michigan. and brg Little Mack, pa
by order of the Minnesota Stnto Agricultural Society.
Bota, M J. n. Stein,

DETROI July 17, 1988.

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August 4

Domestic's New Hoofs.

J. H. Goldsmith's famous yonog trottiDg stallion Domes-
tic, now at the owDer's Walnut Grove Farm near Middleton,
SJ,ii >.t present an object of mnch interest to horsemen,
inasmuch as he has just been shod for the Bret lime since the
diseased hoofs, which were removed from his fore feet by a
Burgical operation, were replaced by new grown ones. Do-
mestic, with a record of 2:20} as a six-yiar-old, was one of
the field in a hot trotting contest at the Detroit races in
August of last year, which was prolonged through s6ven
close heatj. In tbe course of the struggle the horse took a
cold, which developed into lamiuitis or acute iuBammatlon
of the lamicoe of the fore feet. It was conridently expected
up to that time that he would trot at the last October meet-
ing of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association
in this city, but, of course, these expectations were not
realized. Saopuration afterward set in, and tbe veterinary
surgeon who atleuded the horse determined to resort to the
novel and delicate onerati in of removing the hoofs by the
use of tbe knife. Usually in cases cf the kind the old hoof
is permitted to slough off' or to lie pushed off by the new
growth of bora, but this treatment involves danger of de-
formity, or permanent lameness, or both. The operation
was performed, the horse submitting to the process wi'h re-
markable docility and patience.

After a time a layer of bright, new horn spread over the
exposed lamina;, and the hois* was able to get on his feet
again. In January Domestic was brought from Ddtroit to
his owner's farm, where he haB 6ince remained, si iwly renew-
ing his shapely hoofs. These look strong and perfect, but
the process of shoeing developed signs cf Teat tender, es-i of
the feet. Wtietber the horse w.ll ever be alile to reappear in
his old form among the champioos of the trotting track is an
open ani interesting question which the course of time will
solve — Ky. Slock Farm.

Domestic is by Volunteer, dam Godiva by Godfrey's
Patchen, granddum by Volunteer. His record is 2:201;
he has to his credit forty beats below 2:30.

Mr. John A. MorriB will ship eight broodmares to England
lobe bied to stallions there. He expects to bring their pro-
geny to America as yearlings.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners B.re requested to Bend for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and death b
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sireand da.-n
and of grand parents, colors, dates and breed.

Editor Breeder and. Sportsman— Dear Sir: I have just
read a paragraph in your paper of June 23, stating there is a
dog trainer called Mr. Buckle, who has established himself
near Los ADgeles, and who claims at one time to have been
associated with Capt. McMurdo. Capt McMurdo requests
me to state that I -lm the only Mr. Buckle whum he has ever
been associated with in the dog business, and that neither of
us have ever been to California.

Yours truly, C. E. Buckle.

Charlottesville, Va., July 20, 18SS.

Bales.

Mr G W. Bassford has sold 'emon and white pointer
puppies, whelped May 11, 1SS8: by Point (Don-Drab)—
Blossom (Glen R. — Josie Bow),

To Mr. Sam Merryweather, Santa Barbara, a ('og.

To Mr. L. J. Rose, Jr., San Bueua Veuiun, a d.g.

To Mr. Henry Allen, Yacaville, a dog and bitch.

To Mr. Geo. T. Allender, Watsonville, a bitch.

To Mr. A. Lefevre, San Francisco, a bitch.

Special Meetiaer of the American Kennel
Club.

Held at No. 44 Broadway, New York City. July ?3, *88.

The meeting was oalled 10 order at 3 p. h., with President
Belmont in the chair. There were present:

/merioantield Trial Club represented by A. P. Yredenlmrgh

Americ n English Beagle Club represented by H. F. Schellbass

Ciucinnitti Olnb represented by p. C. Ohl

The Oullie Club represented by T. H . Torry

Mnryland Club represented by H-irry Malcolm

New Jersey Club represented by C. J PesuatI

The Massachusetts Kennel Club represented by Robert Leslie

Philadelphia Club represented by J. H. Winslow

Augusta, Ua., Club represented by L. Daniels

Westminster Club represented by F. R. Hitchcock

Hartford Kennel Club represented by U. J. Pcsball

St. Paul Club represented by H. F. ScUellhasr?

Fox Terrier Club represented by A. Belmont, Jr.

The Secretary read the minutes of the last special meeting
of the club, and the minutes of the last regular nieetiDg of
the Executive Committee. On motion the minutes were
accepted as read.

Applicatiuns for membership were received from the Ten-
neesee Poultry and Pet Stock Association, tbe Syracuse Ken-
nel Club, the Virginia Field-Sports Association, the Albany
KenDel Club, the Washington City Kennel Club, the Southern
Field Trial Club aud tbe American Gordon Setter Clnb. The
secretary slated that applications were all in order and regu-
lar, except that of the Tennessee Poultry and Pet Stock Asso-
ciaii )U, which bad not 6eut a copy of its Constitution and
By-Laws. This application was laid on the table for action"
at the next nieetiLg— the secretary in the meautime to write
to the Association instructing them to submit a copy of their
Constitution aud By-Laws.

All the other clubs named were unanimously admitted to
membership.

The secretary read a communication from A. U. Collins, of
the Hartford Ktnuel Club, requesting the disqualification of
J. F. Campbell.

Mr. Peshall s«id: "Mr. President, I make the same objec-
tion io. this as I do in all these cases— that the club wherein
the offense charged occurred shall act upon it, and that it
shall be brought before a regular meeting of this club only od
appeal.
"On motion, Messrs. Winslow and Malcolm were appointed
a committee to investigate the charges, and to report at tbe
nezt meeting.

Tbe secretary read a communication from August Belmont,
Jr. nolifving tbe club that at this meeting he would propose
tb(- following chaDge in paragraph 1(J of the rules — shall con-
clude as follows: "If a dog wins a first prize, etc , tbn dog
p* nil not be transferred to the Baid champion class, but nhali
c tnpete in the class in which he was originally entered "
"•resident Belmont then addressed the meeting as foil >ws:
Gentlemen: As you will recollect, I stated to you at our
jast quarterly meeting, when I had the honor of assuming

tbe office of President of the American Kennel Clnb, that my
policy, subject to your approval, would be to develope some
plan by which we could join to tbe club the breeders and
exhibitors of the country through an "associate menbership."
Having now formulated a plan, I beg to present it to you
to-day. I concluded that we would be better able to intelli-
gently deal with this subject if I apprised you of its general
features by circular letter. This letter whs mailed by our
secretary to all the delegates of the club, and to the secretaries
of our members, outlining the plaD, which is as follows:

1st. To form an associate membership of individuals who
shall pay annual dues of $5 each. Tbe benefits derived to
be two registrations per year aud one subscription to the stud
book; one subscription to tbe Kennel Gazette (hereafter men-
tioned), and admission to all shows held by members of tbe
American Kennel Ciub upon presentation of the member-
ship ticket.

2d. To publish a monthly Kennel Gazette after the plan of
the E. K. C. Gazette, containing sigued articles from judges,
both in this country and abroad; American Kennel Club pro-
ceedings; official awards at shows and field trials; stud book
registration**; notices of fixtures; stakes; whelping and stud
services, and Buch other information as will be of general
interest in kennel affairs.

I have condensed un ier the following headings as a basis,
if you approve to-day, the skeleton of the constitution, which
a committee can be appointed to elaborate:

1. Tbe title shall be "The Associate Members of the Amer-
ican Kennel Club.':

2. The officer-; shall consist of a president, vice president and
secretary and treasurer in oae office, an Executive Committee
of nine, which comprises the president, vice-president and
secretary, and sis ad itiooal members, to be elected annually
in two classes to serve two years

3 The annual meetirg shall lake place on the first day of
July. The election of members to be by tbe Execoiive Com-
mittee, two black balls excluding. Dues shall be $5 a year.

One of the Executive Committee shall be appointed to aet
as delegate to the American Kennel Club, the associate mem-
bers being considered as a body member of the American
Kennel Club.

The Executive Committee shall sit on judgment in all cases
brought before it by members against other members for ir-
regular practices, such as false registration, substitution in
breeding, faking, etc. The punishment for such offenses
being prescribed in tbe constitution, consisting of either sus-
pension for a term or expulsion. Such suspension or expul-
sion shall be reported by the Delegate to the Secretary of the
American Kennel Clnb, and shall apply without further ap-
peal at all shows held bj clubs, members of the American
Kenel Club.

The Executive Committee meetings to be monthly; special
meetings at the call of the chair or request of a certain num-
ber of members, either of tbe Committee or of the members
at large.

Tbe dnes shall be collected by the secretary and treasurer,
who, at the expiration of everv six months, shall turn in to
the treasury of the American Kenuel Club $2 for each asso-
ciate member, to be paid to the Stud Book Committee, and
$2.50 to the general fund of thn American Kennel Club, re-
taining 50 cents a head to pr >vide tor printing, postage, etc.

The membership to include the United States and Canada,
and without proposal aud seconding, if application is made,
any membir of the English Kennel Club.

The Constitu'ion of tbe American Kennel Club to be so
altered as to admit of the plan proposed and the publication
of the Kennel Gazette; Rule No. 2 to be so amended aB to
make the registration with the secretary for publication in
the Kennel Gazette monthly compnlsoty at 25 cents, and the
registration in the Stud Book voluntary.

A communication was read from the Stafford Kennel Club
to the effect that the clnb was no longer in existence.

On motion. The Stafford Kennel Club was dropped from
the membership roll

The secretary re id a communication from the Winsted
Kennel Club, stating that they had decided not to qualify as
a member of the Americ in K- nnel Clu ', as, in theii opinion,
their election was irregular.

On motion of Mr. Pesbal1, who bad heard indirectly from
the Winsted Club, tbe communication was laid on the table
— no action being taken.

President Belmont tnen took the> floor and said: "I have
here some points to suggest merely as a basis for discussion
and a committee shoul 1 be appointed to elaborate it."

Now, with regard to the Kennel Gazette, I have made some
inquiries respecting the cost and I feel satisfied that there
■would be no trouble in arraugiug for tbe expenses to be in
curred in the publication for the first year, and I am ready
to arrange that the Kennel Club shall be held entirely harm-
less from any possible loss for any number of years that you
think necessary to start it. It ib for yoa to decide how much
protection you want. I should think five years sufficient,
and the amount I have place i at $5,000 a year, simply a
nominal figure, because it couid never reach that amount.
But I am willing to assure you that guarantee so that we will
suffer no possible embarrassment so far as the Kennel Club
is concerned, and will do so unless otherwise instructed.
Tbe experiment must be tried, in that way; and I am as-
sured from various sources that the advertising will be suf-
ficient to cover the expense after a time.

A point for consideration is that some of the papers might
think we were intruding ou their field of operations. This
we can at tbe outset rssnre the press will not be the case.
The Qazp'te will only be a monthh ; we can almost call it a
free publication, depending as it does upon the dnes of the
members. The papers would scarcely accuse us of trespass-
ing on their ground when it is considered that the proposed
Gazette will be Bimply a compilation of dry bones, consisting
of signed articles by judges of shows, and purely an official
record of what is going on in tbe doggy world. We shall
withhold no news from the paper*, aud as a rule, they will
anticipate the Gazette. There will be no editorials or com-
ments and its columns will not be open to correspondence of
any kind.

Mr. Pesball, referring to tbe associate membership, said
that he should think something of the kind was perhaps
necessary, and was a matter tbat should be thought of. He
had no doubt that a great many of tbe breed* rs foe! that they
would like to belong to an organizttiou of the kind proposed;
but he did not believe in giviug such an organization any
jurisdiction except Buch a is given to any other club. For
instance, the di -qualification of members should rest entirely
with tbe American Kennel Club as it ia at present. As to
the propose 1 publication, be had been opposed to it at first,
but tbe more he thought of it the more he thought such a
step would be advantageous. Tire only opposition that
existed; the feir of expense — was now wiped away entirely
by the k'nd and generous offer of the President of the Club,
H i moved that a committee of three be appointed — the Presi-
d nt to be one of tbe committee — to draft a coostit ion, and the
different amendments that would be necessary to the consti-

tution of the American Kennel Club, and report at the next
meeting.

President Belmont then stated that be thought it was
about rime for tbe A. K. C. to take up the question of N. D.
C. He did not believe tbat tbe breeders in general through-
out the conntry knew what tbe meaning of N. D. C. was.
They don't know bow it was started, nor do they know the
animus lhal started it. He stated that he personally knew
several members of tbe N. D C , who had joined it with
idea that it was working in harmony with the A. K. C, and
he declared that "if we were to protect the breeders we
should make them understand the whole case and warn them
against falling into the trap." The N. D. C. was not Btarted
to work in harmony with us If thfy had intended to
manage the affairs of the breeders of the country they could
have done so by becoming members of the American Ken-
nel Hub. But National Dog Club people intend to pass upon
dog matters and be the court of final appeal themselves and
do not even ask the endorsement of their actions by the
American Kennel Clnb. Anybody that has been disqualified
by the American Kennel Club can go and shiw at a National
Dog Club show as far as any of their rules are concerned.
Among the American Eating Associations, if "a horse is ruled
off one track it is ruled off all. But the National Dog Club
seeks no such arrangement. Mr Kobinsou, the Secretary of
tbe Buffalo Fair Association, in a letter read at this meeting,
shows tbat he got the National Dog Club to start these rules
for tbe express purpose of giving tbe National Dog Club a
start through tbe Buffdo Fair Association. Mr. Robinson
applied for membership in this association last March in a
manner he knew perfectly well was not" regular in order to
secure a miscarriage of his attempt and have an excuse for
inducing his officers to seek the aid of the National Dog Club.
Remember whatever we may do will not be approved or pre-
sented favorably by the press. It is just as well for us to
compel our enemies to openly declare themselves.

Ever Binoe the cl'ib has had its official stud book we have
enjoyed the enmity of the Forest and Stream, and there is
not a thing that the American Kennel Club does which is not
belittled and misrepresented. They are trying in every way
to create discord, and really attempted, though unsuccess-
fully, to break up the American Kennel Club. We all re-
member their editorials at the time of the withdrawal of the
N. E. Club, when that was heralded as the first "big gun"
and the death knell of the American Kenuel Club. In short,
we are misrepresented constantly and therefore cannot pro-
perly be judged by the brreders who read that paper, as its
judgm nt and feelings are effected by its interest in the
American Kennel Register, a purely financial and private
enterprise

On the question of disqualification he asked how is dis-
qualification to be made effective? Supposing a man or dog
is disqualified under the National Dog Club rules, what are
they going to do if a Show Committee does not observe such
disquahfioation at a subsequent show? -How can they pun-
ish th« committee or Club and by what method does it
appear that it is possible'to to enforce penalties to be uni-
versally recognized? Whom are yon going to expel or pun-
ish? Ton cannot expel the committee. None of the rulings
of the Amegican Kennel Clob are recognised by the National
Dog Club other than certain show wins. For instance, their
champion regulations directly supersede the official standing
given a dog. They count a champion p ize under American
Kennel Club rules as a first open class win and from such
ruling, it being necessary to win five firsts under National
Dog Club rules to become a champion, a case will ari^e in
which a dog being a champion under American Kennel Club
rules, must revert to the open class under National DogJClob
rules. In short, they say an American Kennel Club Cham-
pion is not a champion at all.

Mr. Peshall then made a few remarks which he dosed by
making a motion for the appointment of a committee of two
by the president who together with the president shall draw
a constitution and by laws for the associate membership, and
also a committee to confer with the publishers of any private-
register published in this countiy, and if deemed advisable,
to purohase it for the American Kennel Club.

On motion made by Mr. Malcolm, duly seconded, the;
president appointed the followiog committees:

Messrs. C. J. Peshall and A. P. Vredenburgb to draft a.
ciroular to be sent to all the breeders of the country, setting
forth the history of the Americ «n Kennel Clnb, its aims, also
its ineffectual attempt to consolidate all existing registers into
one stud book and to explain and thoroughly pet forth the
meaning and animus of its enemies who are working against
i t through the National Dog Club.

Messrs. Terry At Daniels to report a plan for associate
membership and draft a constitution and by-laws for the
same, and also a plan for the publication of the Kennel
Gazette.

Messrs. Peshall &Ohl to confer with the publishers of any
private register with a view to purchase it and report' at the
next meeting.

The following changes in the constitution were proposed:

That an Advisory Committee be appointed to act in the
interval between the regular quarterly meetings.

That a committee on Protests aud Appeals be appointed.

That the Stud Book Committee and the proposed Advisory
Committee be included in one committee.

That tbe secretaries of clubs, rrembers of tbe A. K. C, be
directed to forward to the secretary of tbe A. K. C. a marked
copy of tbe catalogue of their respective shows.

That if a first prize winner is disqualified, the next dog in
order of merit as placed by the Judge shall be considered
first, and tbe win shall connt io every respect the same as if
it had been tbe original award. An equal first prize shall be
counted as a win for both dogs

Mr. Peehall in a f*»w well-chosen remarks tendered the
thanks of the club to President Belmont for his kind aud
generous offer with reference to the Kennel Gazette.

There being no further business before the meeting, on mo-
tion, adjourned. A. P. Vbedknburgii, Secretary.

Mr. E. B. Sears, of Melrose, Mass., has recently purchased
in England the mastiff bitch Countess Duostnure, a prize
winner, and the St. Bernard Lady Wellington. The latter is
visiting Plinlimmon, and will be brought over in whelp.

Those who were present at High Point in '86 can never
forget the winning of the Member's Stake by "Uncle Ned"
Dexter, shooting over Gloster, nor bow the frosty polled
sportsman mysteriously disappeared in the direction of the
Bellevue soon after the award. The evening of tbat day left
a hair of Gloster in the fanoes of every one, and if memory
aerves, more hairs were demanded and liberally supplied on
the next. There are too few sportsmen like "Uncle Ned."
America is to? new, and hereditary predispositions with
accompanying means too rare to make it possible to designate
more than a very few who have given np lives to the enjoy-
ment and development of sportsmanship on its higher planes,
aa Mr. Dexter has.

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American fanciers are negotiating for the rough eoated St.
Bernard, Plinlimmon; $5,000 being the price set npon him,
and also for Duke of 'Wellington, of the same breed; $4,000
being asked for the latter.

The mail of Monday brought a note from Mr. Edward
Dexter, of Bostou, MasF., known to sportsmen everywhere as
the owner of the Charlottesville Kennel, and breeder of Glos-
ter, the champion Held dog of America. The letter is so
characteristic that we ventnre without permission to repro-
duce part of it. Mr. Dexter says: "I subscribe for papers in
this country, Australia and England, but the Breeder and
Sportsman is much the most readable. Editor Simpson is
always readable on the horse. I own but one horse, and he
is a mare, so you see I am interested in all he writes. She
can now bring a load of ice from my pond to the house —
a good half-mile — within the hour, and my man Josh says
she has gained two seconds this summer. I am going to lend
her to the butcher, who thinks he can get more out of her.
"We of our coast and you of yours can never come together in
field trials, the birds are so different. The same is true of
England and America. I have something good for our trials
this year, but as I don't waut a gratuitous advertisement, I
had better say they are ornary."

TRAP.

"Standard" Tournament for Central Cali
fornia.

In pursuance of the scheme recently projected by the
Selby Smelting and Lead Company, and successfully inaugu-
rated at San Diego two weeks ago, a match will be shot at
Adam's Point, Oakland, on August 18th nest, for a medal
worth $100, presented by the company. The conditions are,
$10 entrance, open to residents uf counties north of San Luis
Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino; Chamberlin rules, five
traps; winner of medal four times to take all entrance money
of first match; none but "Standard" cartridges to be used; at
50 single and 25 pairs of artificial targets.

The California Wing Shooting Club meets at San Bruno
to-morrow. Take the 8:30 a. m. train from Fourth and
Townsend Streets,

The Humboldt Sportsman's Clnb held its first meeting on
Sunday last, using Blue Rock targets. It was organized in
May last, but its growth has been slow. Now that it has
begun to hold meetings regularly, we hope it will so interest
the sportsmen of Eureka as to enable them to attend more
actively to the game and fish interests of their favored sec-
tion.

This afternoon at Adam's Point, beginning at 1:30 p. M., a
team match at 30 single Blue Bocks and 10 pairs will be shot
by teams of five men from the Oakland, Lincoln, Blue Bock
and Alameda County Sportsmen's Clubs. The prize is a rich
Bilver goblet, known as the "Olba Challenge Cup." The
match will be close and exciting, and should attract a general
representation of trap shots.

Mr. Al. Donaldson, of Fairfield, has been doing such shoot-
ing recently as to entitle him to claim champion form. A few
months ago he beat Dr. Carver at the Fairfield tournament,
and recently at Colusa he won against a field of experts. Al-
though his experience extends through comparatively few
years, his improvement has been uniform, and he can now
shoot a long race with as much steadiness and sang froid
asa ny of his seniors. A match between some of the half-dozen
first raters and Mr. Donaldson would be well worth seeing.

THE GUfr

The following table indicates the months during which
game and fish can be taken in California. The months
marked with a star are those in which it is legal to indulge in
their capture:

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1

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%

~,

o

o

0

*

*

*

*

10

K

10

I

'

*

*

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•

•

*

T>

*

*

*

*

1

' '

*

*

*

*

•

'

*

Killing game, except to be used as food, is a misdemeanor.

Having quail, partridge or grouse not showing shot marks
is a misdemeanor.

Taking trout except by hook and line is a misdemaanor.

Taking shad or salmon between sunrise of eaoh Saturday
and noon of following Sunday is a misdemeanor.

Meshes of salmon and shad nets drawn close together must
measure 7i inches longitudinally.

Pound nets, wires, traps, etc., for taking fish are pro*
hibited.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder axd Sportshax.

Destructive Salmon Wheels.

Together with the seals, there is a mechanical contrivance
found in the waters of.the Colnmbia;river that bids fair.aided
bj its natural destroyer, to make salmon as scarce as straw-
berries in January. The device is simple enough in appear-
ance and structure, but in operation it is most destructive.
It consists of a common undershot wheel, with the buckets
turned the wrong way. This is set in a high, narrow tiume
near .the bank of ttie river where the current is very swift.
From the down-stream end of this flume, extended outward,
at an angle of forty-five degrees, are two upright fences,
formed by pickets driven closely together into the bottom ot
the r'.vor, and wiied to keep them from washing away. Just
above the wheel (which is some ten feet in diameter), at the
up-stream end, is a platform, from which a box-flume runs
to the shore.

When the salmon are running they go up the Columbia by
millions. While on their journey the fish are constantly on
the lookout for a place to spawn, usually preferring small
streams. Again, when the current is too swift they swim in
towards the shore, in the more quiet water. One of the sal-
mon wheels is placed at a cascade where the water is very
swift. The fish, when just below the fenoe, are attracted by

the rushing of the water coming from the rapidly revolving
wheel. The upper fence, which seta squarely across the
stream, makes a space of quiet water, and the rapid flow
seemingly comes Irom the bank. The salmon, supposing a
suitable tributary creek has been reached, crosses between
the fences and makes for the wheel. The first fish reaches
it, gees in with a rash to overcome the current, is caught by
a bucket, and up he goes high in air, while every bucket
brings up another till there is a procession of ascendiog fish.
At the top the velocity throws the fish violently upon the
platform, from which he shoots down the flume to a great
tank on the shore.

One of these wheels will run a cannery, but fortunately
there are few places on the river where they can be success-
fully worked. Men who control advantageous points are
making fortunes, and, as a consequence of the heavy
draughts, salmon are becoming scarce in the Columbia, and
many canning factories are idle thi3 year. It might be well
for the authoriti s to take this matter in hand, and by proper
legislation relegate these wheels ae machines of destruction
unworthy of longer use.

Two useful hints to worm fishers are given by Mr. E. M.
Tod in the current English Fishing Gazette. Mr. Tod, as
will be remembered by tnose who have read his pleasant let-
ters to this paper, is devoted to fly fishing, but ut times turns
to the bait of his boyhood days. He says: I remember
fishing a deep cauld pool (a "weir") and just about fifty to
a hunared yards before the pool tumbled over the "cauld"
the trout began to rise al a small fly. It was in Julv and
the auu was bright, with a nice gentle breeze blowing up
stream, so that by wading in and getting below the fish one
could actually see the trout coming up at the fly, and even
see them floating (in the clear snnshino) on the alert. Of
course I tried the fly first, but finding this of do use, I put
on a very flue Stewart tackle (uo sinker) and a fine-drawn
gut casting line. Now, mark what followed. I saw a trout
feeding very steadily at one spot, and my flies had paseed by
bis very nose time after time nnheeded. I stood behind him
but not altogether, for I like^my line in such a case to float
as little as possible over the fish before my worm reaches
his keen wary eye. He rose at a fly. In a moment I had
made a long, very light cast, about a foot above him, and a
Itltle to my side of the "rise." He had it like a shot, and it
was really beauiiful to watch his golden side as he turned
and siezed the dainty morsel.

I killed some beautiful trout before I left that dooI, and the
men fishing the stream were ont of it entirely. They were by
this time "fished down" (as it is called in the south of Scot-
land), and the worm season was coming rapidly to au end,
unless a flood came and made a change by putting off clear
water worm fishing for some time, and thus giving the streams
the rest that they never could have in a river fished daily by
all and sundry, such as that stretch of the Teviot to which [
allude.

Lastly there is another, and I am informed a very fascina-
ting method of fishing with the worm iu clear water, as
practised by the late old Dicky Routledge, of Carlisle fame,

and described to me by himself and his pupil (Mr. ) when

we all three were fishing the Esk for sea trout, years ago. It
is, Dicky and his pupil informed me, a very deadly method,
in hot weather, both in the Eden and the EamoDt. His pupil
in particular seemed excessively fascinated by the sport, and
as this necessarily can be followed out when the usual stream
fishing is over and done with, its value is apparent.

I have tried it but little, and can speak of it only from
hearsay; but the method consists of wandering up the thin
sides of perfectly still pools, on a baking hot day— say in
July or August — stooping when needed, but ever searching
with a keen, hawk-like eye ahead, for a trout sailing in the
shallows in search of a minnow or a worm, and then with a
light hand deftly casting the worm just behind, not in front
of, the trout, which can often be seen as clearly as if it was
swimming in our Brighton aquarium. This ia the odd part
of it, that if you cast the worm in front, the fish may become
alarmed by the splash. Jl behind, and without much splash
the chance is that in n few moments he will turn to do his
"sentry go," and then seeing a real live worm wriggling
about on or rear the bottom he instantly gulps it down.

Id a recent issue, some discorsory notes were presented,
bearing upon the outfit suitable for the young angler who
desired to derive the utmost sport from his fishing excur-
sions and to experience in the highest degree that fine fer-
vor which thrills the sportsman who matches skill refined
by constant care, and tackle of the finest, against the strength
and cunning of the gamest of fishes, the trout. Since the
issue mentioned, several readeis have differed with some of
the opinions expressed, notably one, whose experience cov-
ers streams from Canada to Kern River. He urges with 6ome
plausibility, that he who goes angling goes for fish first, and
that, in so far as is possible, the tackle recommended to the
general shonld be such as the average man can use with
ordinary care, and without danger of Iosb, either through
careless casting or through the rushes of the fish. In reply
it mi^ht be said that perfection never comes through merely
catering to the wishes of those too indifferent to strive con-
stantly for advancement in skill. The virgin trout ot un-
trodden streams may rise at the rude bunches of ill-assorted
feathers, but no credit attaches to taking such fish, and ex-
cept the mere excitement of playing them, they offer little
incentive to the angler. They must, perforce, be sooght at
such distances from home as prohibit the catchiDg of more
than enough to supply needs in the way of food, and any
one who has been so limited must know that in a wild
stream, a few minutes work will feed a dozen people.

As to the sorts of flies to be used, we said that to imitate
the indigenous insects exactly was not neceseary. It must
be admitted that strong opinion tends to the contrary.
Thus Harrington Keene, who has fished many waters and is
a close observer as well as an accomplished angler and fly-
tyer, says in the August Wildwood'a Magazine:

"There are people who persist in condemning the 'exact
imitation* theory and practice of fly-making as objectionable.
A fly-maker of the old school thus writes: 'The exact imita-
tion theory has advanced considerable of late years, and
pictures life with Bnch confidence as to BUggest a variety of
thiB fly (gut-bodied fly) with the form of six legs, the comple-
ment nature allows, and cltims it possible for the fish select-
ing such an imitation precisely as if it were a living fly, an-
other stretch of the imagination. Such a likeness may
appear all right when viewed out of the wat*»r, none will dis-
pute, but in clear, well-fished waters, from a bird's-eye point
of view, it is natural to suppose that such an imitation would
be likely to startle and awake suspicion because of the con-
spicuity of the hook and lifeless form of the body extending
over the bend with no elastic fibres of the matchless cock's
hackle to cover its nakedness and give a life-like appearance.'

Making allowance for the lack of precision in the foregoing
passage, it maybe said there are several fallacies in it. If

the exact imitation is exactly what its name implies, it is hard
to find where "the stretch of imagination" comes in, which
supposes the fish capable of mistaking it for tho real insect.
I, by no means, despise the hackle for le*s in a fly. because
the corrects of water setting against the elastic fibres render
them tremulous and hence life-like, thouyh be it said the fly
intended to be imitated by this movement does not straggle
at all. It simply uses its legs to steady itself, and thus
steadied floats down until taken in by the rish, or until ready
to ascend in the air, mate, lay its eggs, and so fulfill its cycle
of existence. It may be granted that the ordinary method of
presenting the artificial fly must be reformed "to suit the
exact imitation; that I do not deny. It has already been
reformed in England, where ex^ct imitations are presented
up stream and allowed to float down without movement,
exactly like the natural insect. If this were tried— as in Cali-
fornia, in the neighborhood of San Francisco, it has been
tried and successfully — we chould hear no more about the
fish being suspicious of a lure which to the critical human eye
is a perfect imitation of the natural lure."

By coincidence as these Hops are written, the mail brings
three sample flies from Mr. Keene together with a note say-
ing: "In your issue of July 14th. in the course of kind notice
of my article on 'Trout' in 'Wild wood,' you say. 'The best
fly tied to form cannot be said after being wet to resemble
anything in the insect kingdom.' Herewith I send you three
of my 'exact imitatioas,' and you will find that the water in
nowise alters their appearance. The wing material simply
softens and becomes tougher though absolutely pliable by
immtrsion. Pray try them dear Editor and see if my experi-
ence with these flies cannot find endorsement in yours. I
can kill trout on the much fished Eastern Ptreams when
others cannot touch a fish, with these identical imitations
— and after all to makea vile pun— experientia, does it, ehV"

The flies sent are well tied, gut bodied, scale winged imi-
tations of one of the yellow Ephemerae, Bnelled on fairly
light gut, the hook being of the "Sproat" pattern, and ar-cut
12 in size. That they are good imitatons cannot be denied,
and the remark of the maker about the preservation of form
after immersion is well within bounds, but it may be ad-
mitted that the gut flies do not cast so lightly, nor do they,
in our experience raise so many fish as those dressed in
feathers, while, also in the experience of several, they wash
out and become practically colorle-.s. It has never been our
privilege to use flies of Mr. Eeene's tying, and until we can
try those jast received judgment must be withheld, but in a
general way the opinion is held that lightly tied feathers are
more killing, and it is almost impossible to prepare really good
imitations of formin the latter material.

As an exponent of the "exact imitation" theory, it is only
fair to quote Mr. Keene's own words when he says:

"There will always be flies of no definite imitation and yet
killers. Such are the Coachman, the Professor and the Griz-
zly King. These are valuable because there are ro substi-
tutes as such, based ou a rational plan of manufacture. If
the Professor does not "take' one ma^ try a Coachman or
Grizz'y Kingfei hoc qenus) and so g". on empirically to find
out what will 'take.' The intelligei t angler, however, (and
the advanced 'exact imitationist' would do this) picks a dun
or spinner with bis landing-net from the water, sits down
and imitates it. and thereafter kills fish. If he does not. he
varies the shades and size of his flies, not the colors and
forms in a haphazard way.

Herein surely, he behaves a a rational being, acting from
what premises his observation has afforded him. And to
sum up the whole thing: all I seek to promulgate in the
exict imitation theory is an application of the rules of com-
mon sense. If you fish with an imitation, let your imitation
be uncompromisingly exact. Don't be patisfied with less be*
cause some ignorant fly-maker can't make an exact imitation,
and if the old style of presenting the lure does not do justice
to the similitude, the ■ reform the presenting — 'oh. reform it
altogethe,' to quote Hamlet's advice to the players, and bring
about a really scientific method worthy of the gentle craft in
the nineteenth century."

As to other angling suggestions offered through this paper,
it may be said that they are the outcome of experience, not
alone of a single writer, bnt of a score or more of persistent
anglers whose methods and maleriele are familiar, and of
whom it may properly be said that ou the stream or lake
they have no superiors either in manipulation of tackle or in
the success which uniformly attends their efforts. Nothing
is more difficult than to make close comparisons between
aDgler=. Methods so diverse as to mike it seem impossible
that success should reward them all are yet rewarded.
There are those who fish down stream with short lines, and
do about us well as those who always cast forty or fifty feet.
Among the up-stream men, a tribe that increases in geometri-
cal ratio, there is greater Hkeoesa in procedure, but even at
that style, each has little peculiarities which he considers
essentia], but which his brethren deem wholly useless.

One friend writes to learn why mention of reels was omitted
in the discussion of tackle. An answer is, that the reel is the
only non-essential item of the outfit. Made in a hundred
forms, any one of which can be used to advantage, the choice
of reel maybe left to almost unguided fancy. There are
zealous advocates of multipliers, and good reasons can be
given for their use. Plain click reels are as warmly urged by
others, and their use as cogently supported. Absolately
plain reels meet the needs of still others, and have undoubted
excellences. If an expression of personal preference can be
of use, it is freely said that our own favorite reel, to be used
with rods under eight ounces in weight, is one formed of
alnminium, with steel bearings, raised pillars, narrow barrel
and flush handle, to carry seventy-five yards of G line. It
has a light click which responds to any trout heavier than
four ounces, and is yet stiff enougb to prevent over-running
and consequent fouling of the line. Such a reel we had made
several years ago — the first of the scrt that had been manu-
factured. It has stood rather hard usage since without giving
way at any point, and is to-day really a smoother instrument
and in better condition than when new. Trials of it by
others resulted in receipt of many orders by the maker, and
not less than six dozens are in the hands of local experts,
from whom we have yet to hear a complaint. An aluminium
reel of the style mentioned, full of waterproofed silk line,
weighs less than four ounces, and jast balances a seven-ounce
split rod. Of the reel it may be said that one costing very
little is worth very little. An expenditure of fifteen or twenty
dollars is not too much for one of auy good sort, and with
such an one the angler may safely go into the mountains
without one in reserve. The original pattern vai
followed in the first orders, but recently the barrel h >
widened to carry more line, a departure which cai
recommended. Seventy five yards is really more that
for all possible contingencies, and to carry more is il<
expose valuable line to danger of rotting on the reel.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Pairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE.

DATES OF FAIB.

Julv 15th. Los Angeles August fith to nth inclusive

July 15th, lone City August 7th to 11th "

August 1st, Santa RoBa August 13th to lfith *•

Aug. 1st, Petaluma August 20th to 25th "

Aug. Is', Cliico August 21st to 25th "

Aug. 10th, Marysville August 28th to Sept 1st "

Aug. 1st, G'enbrook August *8th to Sept. 1st "

Aug. 1st. Golden Gale August 27th to Sept 4th "

Aug. 1st. Slate Fair, Sacramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 15th "

Aug. 1st, Stockton Sept. 18lh to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 20th, Nevada State Fair, Reno... .Sept. 17th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 1st, San Luis Obispo Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 20tb, Carson City, Nevada Sept. 24th to Sept. 29ih "

Aug. 1st, San Jose Sept. 24 tb to Sept. 20th "

Aug. 1st, N.ipa Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th "

Aug. 1st, San Diego .' Oct. 23d to Oct. 27tn "

PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment £31 0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In tw^-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymraent 50 Occident stake, 1B88.

Thirty days before date of trotting S1U0 Stanford Stake, 1888.

REMEMBER,

MARYSVILLE.

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH.
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Manzanita.

Indirectly we learn that Manzanita has broken dewn,
the mishap occurring after her arrival in Los Angeles.
Like other rumors, which have proved erroneous, this
may be without foundation, though there are grouuds
for credence. Should it be true, there will be a great
gap in the free-for-all races all through the circuit,
though some are inclined to the belief that more interest
will be felt with the champion of the four-year-olds out
of the way. That may be the way speculators . regard
it, but the great mass of those who attend the fairs
would be better pleaded to see the animal trot, which
trotted in 2:16 when four years old.

Montana and Washington Raoing Circuit.

The opening day of the Deer Lodge Meeting having
been postponed until August loth, the closing of entries
to the above circuit has also been postponed until August
4th. Although the meetings of this circuit are held while
our most important fairs are in progress, it may be that
some owners would like to taVe a trin to thp north, and
certainly thev*. am htroiig u.ducemeuis offered.

Elsewhere will be found a full list of the entries for
the Los Angeles Fair, and while we would have been
better pleased with a longer array of horses from this
section there are enough to give promise of capital sport.

The racing events have filled so well that there is
more than a promise of exciting contests, that being so
nearly assured that it may be taken for granted. While
the harness divison is not so strong in numbers, an
analysi3 will prove that there is no lack flf quality, and
that even in the races where the fewest entries appear it
will be worth a journey from San Francisco to be a
spectator. For instance, in the free for all are named,
Stamboul, Arab and Manzanita. Their records run 2:17£
2:16£, 2:16 so that taking pievious performances for a
guide it will be somewhat difficult to chose a favorite, or
rather, eliminating favoritism, which will be the safest to
"carry the money." But favorable as the showing is for a
grand race in the free for all there are others which will
be watched with fully as much interest. There is the
2:45 with Albion, Pink, Dick Richmond, Aldeana and
Maggie E. Albion is one of Palo Alto breeding,
though now owned by Chino Rancho. Pink is spoken
well of, Dick Richmond is a son of our old favorite,
Aldeana is another of the "half-and-half" tribe from
the banks of the San Francisquito which is Btirring t'te
trotting world, and we know that the daughter of Nut-
wood has claims which will enforce consideration.

There is a peculiarity in the two-year-old which is
novel in California, the home-bred colts Moutehh and
Direct have a competitor in Gossiper foaled in Massachu-
setts, and by the noted Kentucky sire Simmons. The
2:30 has Don Tomas, Elector, Franklin and Express.
The Don is unknown to us, but if he can get to the win-
ning score before the others named he will require no
further certificate of merit. Elector is very fast, Frank-
lin is fast, game, and reliable, and Express is likely to be
troublesome before the race is marked finis. The "dis-
trict" three minute has six entries, two of them bred at
Palo Alto, but the 2;20 and the 2:23 bring together con-
testants which can be safely marked for two grand
exhibitions of trotting speed. In the 2:23 are Alcazar,
Valentine, Gertrude Russell, Maid of Oaks and Alfred
S.

All are so well known to the patrons of trotting on
the Pacific Coast that comments may be regarded as
superfluous, and yet we will venture to say that if their
claims were argued in a promiscuous crowd of trotting
experts, th^re would be a diversity of opinions which
a listener would be troubled to reconcile. Alcazar has
a record of 2:23 made when a three-year-old, "Valentine
a mark of 2;22£, Gertrude Russell scored 2:23^ in the
only race she ever sfaittd in, Maid of Oaks has 2:23
against her name in Wallace's Tear Book, and from the
same authoriiy we learn that Alfred S. has Bcored 2.22£,
won five races "right off the re^l," his only defeat when
he had to be drawn, being so sick that his life was en-
dangered. With 2. 12\ for tne inside mark and 2:23£ for
the outer it would puzzle the speculator who depends
entirely on public oerformances to make bis investments.
The 2:20 has Valentine, Maid of Oaks and Alfred S.,
and to take the place of Alcazar and Gertrude Russell,
are Hinda Rose and Coude. This virtually leaves the
interest unabated, although it brings a higher rate of
recorded speed into the calculatian. Conde has an even
mark of 2:20, Hinda Rose half a second below. This will
be her first appearance since her last Eastern trip, and
now that hei "full" brother Bell Boy has been sold for
more money than was ever paid for a trotter prior to his
sale, her re-debut will be eagerly looked for all over the
country. Conde has been showing exceedingly well, the
best proof of the reports being correct the fact that he
was sold a short lime ago for more than twice the sum
he realized at the auction sale.

The 2:25 has Jim Blaine, Azmoor, Express, Long-
fellow and Maggie E. Blaine trotted some good races,
getting a record of 2:26$. Azmoor gets into the 2:25 by
the aid of the rule which ignores fractions of seconds
when eligibility is at stak-3, Express is his stable com-
panion so that Marvin has two chances. Longfellow
under the rule which favors Azmoor has a tight squeak,
inasmuch as 2:24^ is his record. By the way Azmoor, Ex-
press and Longfellow are all from thoroughbred mares,
the last named being from Revere by imported Glencoe.
Maggie E. is without a mark, bul, as has has been stated
before, is very liable to get one during this meeting.

By referring to the list it will be seen that were the
running races and the colt stakes closed some time
ago taken up for a full exposition, a great deal of space
would be required. Such a course is uot necessarv aB
there are few, indeed, who are not aware from a mere
persual of the names, that the "legitimate" will be a
feature of the fair. Who, that can possibly get away,
will stay at homer1 The trip itself is a reimbursement.
A wpek in the Ci*y of Angels would tempt an anchorite,
a Belies of raCoo audi as the uutiu.o i'uiah.idow fills the

bill, runs the blood over, intensifies the enjoyment.
What more can be asked?

Grover Cleveland.

There is no doubt of the President being in good health,
and having thoroughly enjoyed his late fishing excursion,
though up to the time of writing we are somewhat in
doubt in relation to the reported killing of the horse Cleve-
land. The following, cut from the N. Y. Worlds would ap-
pear to place it beyond question, but as the other New
York dailies received do not corroborate the statement,
there are still hopes. The World is in error regarding the
ownership, as J. W. Lundy, of San Francisco, has the
title, and has had ever since he was purchased at Palo
Alto:

The Californians at Monmouth Park are in hard luck.
Monday Mr. Porter Ashe lost Triboulet from lockjaw, and
yesterday Matt Stom had to stand by and see his pet horse,
Grover Cleveland, shot. It was the verdict of Dr. Shepherd.
The loss is a serious one to Mr. Store, tor the borae was just
running into form, and it was the geneial remhrk as he passed
the stand on his way to the post that at no time since his
arrival from California bad be looked ro well. Be certainly
looked the winner, but a compound fracture of the right
pastern joint 6topped him in the race, and a friendly bullet
ended his career an hour after. Cleveland, like Triboulet,
was brought on specially from California to run for the
Brooklyn and Suburban Handicaps. He did badly, and it
was uot until he had run in thirteen races without winning,
that he achieved victory. It was the mile and a furlong
handicap ran at Monmouth in the heavy storm last Thurs-
day. It was his first victory in 18S8. He won a number of
races in California last year, a majority of them in fast time.
Cleveland's last race.

Fourth Race— Handicap sweepstakes, for all ages, at |30 each, with
81,000 added, of which S260 to the second; 11 entries. Mile and a fur-
long.
D. T, Pulsifsr's ch c Rapine, 3, by Rapture, dam Eugenie, 109,

Goodall 1

W„ C. Daly's b h The Bourbon, 5, 99 Palmer 2

W. B. Jenning's gr h Boaz, 5. 109 Taylor a

Aretino (G. Covington) 98J, Prodigal (O'Brien) 91, Connemara (F.
Littlefield ) 104, Fltzroy (Sbaner) 113, Little Jim (Anderson) 99, Locust
(Armstrong) 101J, and Grover Cleveland ( W. Donohue) 108 lbs., also ran
Time, 1:56$.

Betting: 9 to 6 against Fitzroy; 7 to 2 Connemara; 7 to 1 Boaz; 8 to 1
Grover Cleveland; 10 to i Rapine; 12 to 1 each The Bourbon, Piodigal
and Aretino; 15 to 1 Little Jim, and 20 to 1 Locust.

The Race— "With the flag Fitzroy and Grover Cleveland
came away like quarter-horses, and at the end of the odd
furlong they were running neck-and-neck three lengths in
front of Prodigal and Rapine, who led the others. There
was no change in the run round the turn to the quarter or
half, other than that Grover Clevelaud was leading Fitzroy
half a length, with Prodigal leading the others three lengths
away. At the five-fnrlong post, just back of the Oceanport
depot, Grover Cleveland was Btill leading, half a length, when
he Fuddenly stopped, as did Fitzroy, the pair being passed by
Rapine, Prodigal and Boaz. The three as narued reached the
three-quarters on nearly even terms, followed by Fitzroy and
the others. It was a close race up the stretch, with Boaz and
Rapine on equal terms at the beginning of the last furlong,
after which Rapine came away, winning by two lengths, with
The Bourbon, who got up in the last strides, second, a short
head In front of Boaz, with Aretino and Prodigal close up,
followed by Connemara, Fitzroy, Little Jim and Locust as
named. Time, l:56i. After the race it was learned that
Grover Cleveland had broken his right front paBtern, Billy
Donohue, who rode the horse, Baying that it took place soon
after the horse had passed the half mile post, and that he
struggled on a full furlong before he really gave way. The
fracture was bandaged the best way possible, and the horse
was got off the track on three legs. When Dr. Shepherd was
called, he said the injut y was fatal, and soon after the crowd
left the track Grover Cleveland was Bhot. Place betting, 3
to 1 against Rapine and 5 to 1 The Bourbon.

'Welcome Assistance-'

When under the above heading the announcement was
made that Miss A. L. Wilson had become our assistant
and general manager of the Breeder and Sportsman,
we did not look for so general an interest as has evi-
dently been awakened. Few of our exchanges have
failed to notice, and, aB will be seen by those copied,
with encouraging remarks. That outside of our ex-
changes the press of the country has favorably com-
mented upon the acceptance of the position by Miss Wil-
son, is evident from many letters received, in which the
writers gave as the source of their information journals
which are not on our X list. Although we did not think
of it in that light when the announcement was written,
the fact of its being a step outside of "established cus-
tom" had Bomething to do with the nearly universal
recognition. While it is, in all probability, the first in-
s'ance of a woman filling the position uow occupied by
Miss Wilson, it is not the first on record where the horse
and kindred subjects have been treated by women, and
so well handled, too, that few of the male writers who
have acquired celebrity in that field of journalism could
equal. A great deal of balderdash has been talked,
written and printed about the proper sphere of woujan.
As a rule, whatever is proper for man to do, if it comes
within her physical powers, and is not repugnant to her
more refined nature, should not be placed beyond her
reach. Taking the business management and assisting
in the editorial work of such a paper as the Breeder
and Spohtsman is certainly appropriate labor when the
woman on whom it devolves is fitted for the position.
There is not the slightest danger of being brought in
contact with anything which would offend the gentlest
of feminine characteristics, or which in any degree runs
counter to propriety. There is not a raper whioh is
worthy of the name of turf journal which is not mr mora

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particular what appears in its columns than are the
leading papers of the country.

To those who read the leadins; turf journals of the
country it is a waste of words to mention their standing,
but people who know little or nothing about them are
apt to associate a "horse paper" with an inferior soit
of journalism, coarse if not positively vulgar. "When
there was only one journal of the class in the United
States, viz: the old Spirit of the Times, there was not a
paper or magazine that had a higher standing. Its cor-
respondents were men of high social position, many of
which were men of mark outside of what wealth and
culture gave thera. There were papers then, as there
are now, which mixed the sports of the turf with the
prize ring, the ccckpit and ether disreputable amuse-
ments, but these were never recognized by men who were
engaged in breeding horses for the turf and track. In
this connection we prefer to say man and woman in pre-
ference to gentleman and lady. Manly attributes are
more praiseworthy characteristics than the gloss of gen-
tility; womanly trails are more to be admiied than all
the polish which high scciety can give. Not that there
is incompatibility, for, as a rule, the most ladylike are
those which can be classed as true women. Having the
capacity to sucessfully manage the business of a paper
with a circulation extending into foreign courtries, as
well as a home territory extending over thousands of
miles, is not unwomanly; the possession of acquirements
resulting from education, joined to natural ability, which
render the possessor competent to take the editorial con-
trol of a paper of this character is as worthy of com-
mendation in a woman as it would be in a man.

More so, a greater degree of moral courage to break
away from the trammels of custom, Sterne.' determina-
tion to accept a post where adverse criticism is sure to
be encountered is required. At this day when the wo-
men of our country are compelling attention to their fit-
ness for various pursuits which were held to be the
inherent right of men, the resolve of Miss Wilson to
accept the position she now occupies is of great
significance, and every well wisher of the sex must ren-
der her t)ie praise she so fully merits. Another potent ex-
ample, still more proof to add to the volume of evidence
that woman are capable of taking care of themselves, and
that thf* thraldom of centuries has to give way in the
progress of the whole of humankind.

Even in so short a time as Miss Wilson has had to
master the routine of the office, the business is in a better
shape than ever before. We have not the least hesita-
tation in promising that hereafter there will be little
cause for complaints which were justified by previous
shortcomings, and that the business will be conducted in
a satisfactory manner.

The following are some of the "press notices" received.
"Welcome Assistance."

very best opportunities, but that she diligently improved
those opportunities by becoming accurately posted in pedi-
grees, and that she is thoroughly accomplished for editorial
work by her scholastic education and experience as a writer
and bookkeeper for her father, Mr. W. H. Wilson, Abdallah
Park, CynthianB, Ky., and we also congratulate Miss Wilson
on securing the situation we believe will be coDgenial to her
tastes. — Kentucky Stock Farm, Lexington, Ky.

Miss Annie Laurie Wilson is the first lady to accept actua-
tion of any Kind upon a sporting journal, she having recently
connected herself with the Beeedeb and Sportsman, of San
Francisco, as general manager and assistant editor. Miss
Wilson is a daughter of W. H. Wilson, proprietor of Abdallah
Park, Cynthiana, Ky., the homeof Simmons & Wilkes Brino,
and is well posted in the history of the trotting horse. The
Breedek and Sportsman is one of the best papers on our
exchange list — one we never fail to read, and now that Mr.
Simpson is to be so ably assisted, marked improvements may
be expected. — Beins and Whip, Philadelphia, Pa.

While attending the races last October at Lexington, Ky.,
I took occasion to visit AbdaUah Park, the home of Mr. W.
H. Wilson at Cynthiana. While there I had the pleasure of
meeting my host's daughter, Miss A. L. Wilson, and found
her not only a very entertaining lady but a thorough horse-
woman. I am now pleased to learn that she has fonnd a
broader field of work than that opened to her at her father's
house. — Aleemarle in N. Y. Sportsman.

The Breeder and Sportsman, putlshed in San Francisco,
has taken a new departure for horse journals. It has en-
gaged the services of a woman as general manager and
Hs«istant editor, in the person of Miss A. L Wilson, daugh-
ter of W. H. WilBon, of Cynthiana, Ky. Miss Wilson has
had an experience of several j ears in all pertaining to the
trottiDg horse, having conducted the indoor business of her
father at Abdallah Park. — Mirror and Farm Manchester,
N. H.

Annie Laurie Wilson haB become general manager and
assistant editor of the Breeder and Sportsman of San Fran-
cisco. Though quite young Miss Wilson brings to the jour-
nalistic position a ripe knowledge of the trotting horse, his
history, performance and breeding. She is a daughter of W.
H. WilsoD, proprietor of Abdallah Park, at Cythiana, Ky.,
the homeof Simmons and Wilkes Brino. She refused a hand-
some offer from a seminary in Iowa, to accept the place. —
Springfield Sunday Republican.

Under the above caption the California Breeder and
Sportsman of June 30th, announces that the services of Miss
A. L. Wilson, of Cynthiana, Ky., have been secured as gen-
eral manager and assistant editor. The Breeder and
Sportsman is owned and edited by Mr. Joseph Cairn Simp-
son, the most graceful and accomplished writer on matters
pertaining to the horse and turf in this or any country, and
in securing the services of Miss Wilson he demonstrates a
sound judgment regarding people as well as horses.

Miss WilBon is the daughter of W. H. Wilson, whose name
is as familiar as household words all over the land, and it is
not strange that she inherits i an extraordinary love tor fine
and fast horses. Liberally educated, instead of wasting her
time with novels and trashy literature of the day, her natural
taste led to storing her mind with a knowledge of the history,
form, genealogy and moBt successful blood-lines of the trot-
ting horse. For several years she has conducted the exten-
sive in-door business of her father, keeping books, answer-
ing correspondents, tabulating pedigrees and compiling his
catalogues. All who have had business with Abdallah Park
will add their testimony that she has abundant capacity to
successfully till her new position on the Pacific Coast. And
though this is the first instance on record of a lady filling
such a position on a paper mainly devoted to breeding, rear-
ing and developing fine and fast horses, we believe we can
truthfully say it is also the first instance on record of a lady
wholly competent to honor the position.

We nave enjoyed the acquaintance of Miss Wilson for sev-
eral years, and during frequent visitB to Kentucky have
universally heard most complimentary expressions from
those who have known her from childhood. She is a prom-
inent member of the Episcopal church, a favorite in society,
and no young lady ever left Cynthiana whose absence is
more keenly felt by the entire community. — Western
Sportsman, Indianapolis, Ind.

The general manager of the San Francisco Breeder and
Sportsman is Miss A. L. Wilson, of Cynthiana, Ky. She iB
reputed to be one of the best informed women in America on
pedigrees and the history of trotting horses. Very few men,
indeed, are so well posted on turf matters, and she is besides
an able and graceful writer— N. Y. World, July 20th.

Miss. A. L. Wilson, general manager of the San Francisco
Breeder and Sportsman, is one of the best informed persons
in this country on the pedigrees and history of trotting
horses. She is also an able writer on turf matters generally.
The sex seem to be making "good time" in all directions.— iV.
Y. World, July 22d.

We congratulate the renowned editor and sportsman, Mr.
Joseph Cairn Simpson, proprietor of the Breeder and
Sportsman, San Francisco, California, upon having secured
the services of a handsome Kentucky girl, and one bo entirely
enmpttent n*-d pfiViprt ai Miss Wilson, for business manager
and assistant eoiior, fur we know she haB net only had the

Sale of Bell Boy.

Fifty thousand dollars is an immense sum to pay for
any horse. That amount obtained for a three year-old
trotter at public auction is so far in advance of all pre-
vious prices that it has raised a whirl of excitement all
over the country. That it was a sale in good faith is as
well assured as anything of that character can be. So much
advertising was done that, added to other expenses, the
outlay, apart from commission to auctioneers, must have
been fully one thousand dollars. Then, too, the evidence
that B^ll Boy's "book" for 1689 was full at $500 was
straight, and here was something tangible to build upon.
There were so many eastern applications ior the services
of the sire of Bell Boy, Electioneer, at $1,000, that it is
beyond doubt that had he been sent East last spring, a
greater sum than 850,000 would have been obtained for
his services this season.

Teu thousand dollars more than the highest price ever
paid for a trotter is startling, but that there is a better
chance for the investment to prove reuumerative than
was the case in any of the high-priced trotters which
approached that sum, is too plain to lequire argument.
The sale adds to the value of all of the near relations of
Bell Boy. Both sides of the house are benefited, and
incidentally California trotters appreciated far beyond
the amount paid for this one sou of the Golden West.

Miss Annie Laurie Wilson has accepted a position as
general manager and assistant editor of the Breeder and
Sportsman of San Francieco, and we take pleasure in con-
gratulating Editor Simpson upon the capture of so able an
ally. Although quite a young lady, MIbb Wilson brings to
the journalistic position a ripe knowledge of the trdttinc-
horse, his history, performance and breeding. She is a
daughter of Mr. W. H. Wilson, the well known proprieter of
Abdallah Park, Cynthiana, Ky., the home of Simmons and
Wilkes Brino. The young lady brings to the post a high
degree of culture, for to accept it she refused a handsome
offer from a seminary in Iowa which desir&d her services.
This is another step toward the independence of women.
Into almost every field she has pushed, and her efforts have
invariably been successful. We have every confidence in
Miss Wilson's success, a success which cannot fail to enlist
the sympathy of her sex in outdoor sports. — J¥. Y. Spirit oj
the Times. July 14th.

We are pleased to welcome to the editorial ranks of jour-
nalism, Miss A. L. Wilson, daughter of W. H. Wilson, of
Cynthiana, Ky. Miss Wilson haB been assigned the position
of business manager and assistant editor of the California
Breeder and Sportsman. That Miss Wilson will fill those
positions creditably we do not question, knowing as we do
her labors at and untiring devotion to the Abdallah Park
breeding stud. Miss WilsoD is fitted for such a position
both by reason of her education, industry and courage. —
Dunton's Spirit of the Turf, Chicago, 111.

Miss Annie Wilson, the highly accomplished daughter of
Mr. W. H. Wilson, proprietor of Abdallah Park, Cyn-
thiana, Kentucky, the home of Wilkes Brino and Simmons,
refused a lucrative position in an Iowa seminary, and ac-
cepted a position as general manager and assistant editor of
the Breeder and Sportsman of San Francisco, bringing to
this responsible post, although yet quite young, a ripe know-
ledge of the trotting horse, his history, performance and
breeding. — Agriculturalist, Prince Edward Island, Nova
Scotia.

Firenzi's Victory.

Pleasant it is to record the victory of the Rancho del
Paso stable over The Bard in the Freehold Stakes. The
following is the telegraphic account, and from that it
will be seen that fast as the time was it seems to have
been handily won by the great filly. We trust that the
bad luck of the stable has now come to an end, and that
the other members of the string will emulate the ex-
ample.

Monmooth Park, Aug. 2. — It was a gala day for Cali-
fornia here to-day, Haggin's Firenzi having defeated the king
of the racing turf in a race of a mile and a half. It was a
grand race throughout, and was run in the best time ever
made at the distance, 2:34, which was Luke Blackburn's
record made over the track in 1880, and Jim Guest's at
Washington Park in 1886. The betting was 2 to 5 agaiust
The Bard and 2 to 1 flgainet Firenzi, and Appleby and John-
Bon lost over $15,000 on The Bard.

Ben AH Haggin ib reported to have won $25,000, and
cabled the result to bis father in Paris. The Bard made the
running two lengths ahead of Firenzi for a foil mile and a
quarter. On entering the homestretch the tilly closed on
The Bard, had him in distress at the eighth pole, was on
even terms at the sixteenth, nearer the end, and then coming
away strong won by two lengths.

Firenzi finished without any sign of distress. Fractional
time: Quarter 27, half 52, three-quarters 1:18, mile 1:42$,
mile and a quarter 2:084, mile and a half 2:34.

Send the Entries.

The secretaries of the association will be remiss in their
duties if they fail to send copies of the entry lists as booh
as it is possible for thein to do so. This is especially
necessary with the fairs which are held at the earliest
dates. "We desire to notice them fully, "but cannot do
Bo without knowing what the entries are."

Lists of Mares.

The lists of mares bred to any of the prominent Cali-
fornia stallions will be published without charge if sent
soon. Those which have made seasons and are engaged
in the Grand or National Stakes will be peculiarly
acceptable, as the mooted question whether service
impairs the trotting powers, is one of great interest.
Director has probably made the heaviest season, and
from what we hear, Woodnut has about the same number
as Antevolo. When the list of the latter was published
last week we supposed that he was through, but a mare
owned at North San Juan came in again, and she was
served August 1st. As Stamboul is named to trot at the
Los Angeles Fair next week, it is probable that his sea-
son came to an end some time ago.

We are informed that Woodnut was in the same fix as
Antevolo, a mare belonging to Henry Pierce having
"broken," when Mr. Holly gave them permission to
return her on day this week. It is very little trouble to
copy the books, and when that is the only expense, the
motive for non-compliance is not readily understood.

Sale of Colton.

Some weeks ago Henry Pierce of San Francisco, pur-
chased of A. J. Green the brown yearling colt, Colton,
by Antevolo, from Contra by Electioneer, granddam by
Billy Cheatham. The price paid was £ 1,000, and as
Colton is named in the Stanford and Occident Stakes of
1890, his double strains of Electioneer should make him
well worth the money. A catalogue of Ash Grove Stock
Farm received a few days ago, drew odt attention to
Colton. In that Mr. Simmons says: "First on the list
is Eagle Bird, four-year-old record 2:21. He is closely
inbred, being by a son of George Wilkes out ot a daugh-
ter of George Wilkes, and the inbreeding don't seem to
hurt him much. I believe in inbreeding to a certain
degree, and a pretty close degree at that, to a great indi-
vidual. I would like to own a son of Guy Wilkes, 2: 154;,
out of Rosa Wilkes, 2:18$; or a son of Antevolo. 2:19£,
out of Manzanita, 2:16; or a son of Piedmont, 2:174,, out
of Fanny Witherspoon, 2:lo£.

Golden Gate Fair-

The changes made in the programme of the Golden
Gate Fair which have been made since the first publica-
tion are of great importance, and as it now stands it is
complete. That it has received merited support from the
owners of horses is beyond reasonable doubt, and when
these are published there wi!l be promise of one of the
greatest exhibitions of the circuit.

Premature.

Our intention was to withhold the picture of Marion
until her son, the Emperor, bad closed his season of 1888,
when a list of his contests could be appended. When
the intelligence came that he was hopelessly broken
down there was no further occasion for delay. Now we
are well pleased to learu that he is again talloping with
a good prospect that his retirement will be short. That
bviug the case, the picture of his sire will be held back,
when the whole history will be given.

Names Claimed.

By E. Kewland, San Francisco.

Altmont, for bay colt, two white hind feet, stuall star in
forehead; sired by Alcona, dam Pinkerton mare by Pinole
Patchen; second dam by Owen Dale; third dam by Shakee-

peare.

By J. W. Watson.

Rosemost, lor black filly, by Alco.ia, dt.m Black i

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August 4

Pacific Coast
BLOOD HORSE

ASSOCIATION.

FIXED EVENTS 1889-90.

TO CLOSE

AUGUST 15, 1888.

I 889-SPRISU MEETING.
The California Slakes.

For two.year.olds (foals of 1£S7): SS) each. S2S 'forfeit,
or f! if declared out ou or before January I. 1BS9- »H
declarations void unless accompanied by jhe mo e>
with *oju added; second horse to recieve $100. third to
save stake. Half a mile.

Tlie So So Stakes.

FFor two-year-olds > foals of 18ST) : j-V> each, 925 forfeit,
orlio if declared out on or before January 1 Has. all
declaartions void unless accompanied by the money.
with so u added: second horse to receive SUM, third to
save stake, stake to be named after winner if =o =o s
tinieU:H¥tis beaten. Three-quarters of a mue.

I889-FAIX MEETING.

Tlie Eadl's' Stakes.

For two-year-old fillies ifoals of 1SS7); KO «jch. $25
forfeit, or 31' if declared out on January 1, ls~»;orSJl
if declared out on August 1,1889: all declarations void
unless accompanied bv the money: with jwjadded,
second to receive Sioo. third to save stake dinners
of three stake races to carry five pounds extra. Three-
quarters of a mile.

Tlie Antnmn Slakes.

For two-vear-olds (foals of 1S37); $50 each, $25 forfeit,
orSloif declared out January 1, ls>9: orS20 if declared
out 4.uirust 1. l^-i: .ilMeelarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with 5750 added; second to
receive WO, tlurd to save stake. Winners of th ee
stake races to carry five pounds extra. One mile.

18SO-SPKISG MEETING.

Tlie Tidal Stakes.

For three year-olds (foals of 1S37); $100 each, half
forfeit or $10 if declared out on January 1, IsSy ; or S20
if declared out August 1, 1SS9, or $30 if declared out
January 1 1690: all declarations void unless accom-
panied bv 'the money; with SM» added-, the second
to receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and a

quarter.

Tlie Pacific »erliy.

For three-vear-olds (foals of 1867); $100 each, half
forfeit or $10 if declared out January 1. 1^59; or $20 if
declared out August 1, liSO; or $30 If declared out Jan.
uarv 1 lsyo- all declarations void unless accompanied
bv the iniuey; "with $750 added; second to receive
$2u0, third to save'stake. One mile and a half.
1M90-FAIX MEETESB.
The Vestal Stakes.

For three-year-old fillies (foils of 18871; $25 each, p.
p., with $500 added; second to receive $100, third to
save stake. One mile and a quarter.

Tlie Fame Stakes.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1857); $100 each, half
forfeit, or 310 if declared out August 1, 1SS3; or $20 if
declared out January 1. 1590; or $30 if declared ont
August 1 1-90' all declarations void unless accom-
panied bv the roonev; with $750 added; second to
receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and three-
quarters.

REMARKS A>'D CONDITIONS,

All these stakes are for foals of 18S7— colts and fillies
now rating as yearlings.

Under the Revised Rules of this Association all
horses entered MUST EE NAMED.

Entries to these slakes close with the Sec-
retary on Monday, August 15, 1888.

n. Met! IKE. President.

E. S. CCXVER, Secretary.

jyil 813 Bush Street, San Francisco, CaL

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Friday, September "Jaili.

15— Kuxxlxg— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Trottlsg— 2:?7 Class. Purse, ?fi00.

17— Running— One and one-half mile dash. Purse,
$300.

IS— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 29 111.

19— Gbeat Fifteen— Mile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to he allowed live horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses.

20-Tkotting— '2:23 Class. Purse, 3l(»0.

21-PaCing— Free 'for all. Purse, SS00.

"22- Consolation PukSE— f25Q; for all horses .that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, lSSS. Entries
for' the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must mime to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the dav before the race, at 6 P. m.
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be owned
and kept in Nevada an.' California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries *o all iroiiiiig races will close
August ^O. wiili tne secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternatelv, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance monev, to be divided as follows: 66.^ to the
first and 33 !- to "the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
monev.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations 'are void
unless accompanied bvthe money.

Please observe that, In the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. at. of the
dav proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. M. the day preceeding the
race. No added monev paid for a walk-over.

Racingcolors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock P.M.

All entries must be directed to

JAMES D. IOKKE\S«N. Secretary.

jly7tse22 < arson City. Nevada.

OAKLAND

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME,

atoudny. September 24th.

1— Running— Half -mile dash. Free for all District
horses." Purse, *1U0; $75 to first horse; $25 to second.
Entrance free. „ _ m _. __ _, .,

"i— TiioTTiNti — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, |250; first horse $150; second horse *75;

3— RcNNiNi;'— One mile dash. Parse, $100; first
horse $75; second }i5. Free for all District horses. I
Entrance free. /

Tuesday, September 25111

■1— Selling Purse, $250, of which JoO.to second, S25 lo
third- for tbree-vear olds and upwards; horses enter- I
ed to be sold for 31500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $ll>». then one
pound tor each tlOO less down to **«; selling price to
be stated through entry box at (i p.m. day before the
race; one mile.

5 _ pfEVAB v stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 1886); 125 entrance, |10to accompany noinina-
tlens; »15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6P m day previous to the race; 1U percent, of stake
nullify to go to racing fund 9200, added; second horse
to save slake; three-quarters mile.

G— Tkottlno stake— For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse. WOO.

7-TaOXTrSG — 2:85 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday, September 26ili.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. Oneand
one-half miles; first ihalf-mile, »50; first mile, $100;
first to finish, $150. ,, m

9-Tbottino— 2:40 Class. FreeforaU. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacino Race— Free for all District horses.

Thursday, September 27tb.

12— Tboiting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse,

13-Rcnning— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; Ave to

ater. three to start; 10 percent, entrance fee. En-

mil close with secretary at 6 p. M- on September

Pbottiwo— 2:46 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $25u.

REH4RKK AMI (<)M)1T1«>S
All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the on*1 and two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and Jiree to start in all the
above races. Bnt the Board reserves (he right in all
the races in the above programme to hold a less num-
ber than five to fill by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amount of the puree. Entrance fee ten per cent,
of purse to accompany nomination. Purses of four
moneys divided at the rate of fifty per cent, to the first
horse", twenty-five per cent, to second, fifteen per cent,
to third, and ten per cent, to fourth.

National Association rules to goveu trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heate of any two
classes alternately, If necessary, to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less thanthe required
number of sturters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 6675 to the
first and 33>£ to the second.

In case any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves the ri-ht to change the date of
any other event on the programme If deemed neces-
sary, due notice being given to tbe parties interested
at any time previous to A ugust 15th.

If in the opin>on of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be continued or declarea off, at the
option of the judges.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of the
day preceding tbe race shall be required to start.

•A'hen there is more than one entry by oue person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
st*rt niust be named at 6 p. si. of the day preceding
the race. .No added money paid for a walk-over.

The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association

ill govern running races.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries .

Fntries »o all of tbe above races to close
with tlie Secretary on Wednesday, August
1, 188?.

JAMES ADAMS, President.

JOS. I. l)l.nu\D, Secretary.

Office 109 Front Street, S. V jlylisel

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV., *
September 17 to 22 Inclusive.
$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

Golden Gate

FAIR

SPEED PROGRAMME.

DISTRIC NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

August 27 to September 4, '88.

All TROTTING and PACING PURSES
Divided into Four Moneys.

Monday— Ausnst 37tli, Trotting.

1 PURSE $1,500— GRAND TROTTING STALLION
RACE. Free for all.

2. Purse, $1,000 for the 2:23 class,

Tuesday— Animus! 2Sth, Running.

3. INTRODUCTORY STAKE— For two-year-olds.
g25 entrance, $10 forfeit ; 5400 added; $100 to second;
third to save his stake. Winner of any two-year
race, after August 1st, to carry three pounds; of two
or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile,

4 THE PARDEE STAKES— Pot three-year-olds;
$50 entrance, half forfeit; $4U0 added; $100 to second;
$50 to third. Horses who have not won in 1888 a purse
amounting to $300, er over, allowed five pounds ; maid^
ens allowed ten pounds. One mile.

5. CONTRA COSTA STAKE— All ages; $300 added;
$50 to second. Half mile heats.

6. FREE PURSE-$300. 450" to second. Maidens of
three vear old allowed ten pounds, of lonr years and
over fifteen pounds. One mile.

Wednesday— August 2 Dili, Trotting:.

7. Purse, $1,250— 2:22 Class,

8. Purse, $250— One-year-olds.

9. Purse, $600— Three-year-old. Pacing.
Thursday— August 30tn, Running;.

10. THE ALAMEDA STAKE— For all ages; $50 en-
trance; half forfeit, or only $l>3 if declared on or be-
fore August 2*>th. with $100 added; $luo to second, third
to save stake. Maidens, if three years old, allowed
ten pounds; if four years old or over, fifteen pounds.
Three -qnarters of a mile.

11-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES— For three-vear-
olds; 450 entrance; half forfeit; $400 added: $100 to
second; $50 to third. One mile and a quarter.

12. GOLDEN GATE STAKES -For two-year-olds:
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $400 added;$100 to second;
third to savestake. Winner of any two-year old race,
after August 1st, to carry five pounds: of two or more
seven pounds extra. Seven-eighths of a mile.

13. FREE PURSE— $800. For all ages ; $5u to second.
Horses who have run and not won at this meeting
allowed fl'e pounds; horses that have not run secon>i
or better at this meeting allowen ten pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile heats.

Friday-August 31st. Trotting.

14. Purse $1,000— Three-year olds.
16. Purse $1U00— 2:10 Class,

Saturday-Kept. 1st, Trotting.

16. Purse, $1,500.— Free for all,

17. Purse, $800. FreeforaU, Pacing.

Monday— Sept. 3d, Trotting.

18. Purse,$l,2o0-2:20 Class, Free for Wells Fargo
to enter.

19. Purse, $700— 2:27 Class, Pacing.

20. Purse, $nj0— Two year olds.

Tuesday -S"pt. 4tli, Run >ing.

21. SELLING PURSE— $300, of which $50 Is second.
Fixed valuation $2,000: one pound for each $100 down to
$1,000, and two pounds for each $lmj below $i, u». One
pound adrh'il lor each $lt»0 above fixed value. Due mile.

22. FREE PURSE -$300 of which (50 to second.
Weights ten pounds belo* the Bcale, Mile heats.

23. ADAMa STAKES— For all ages; $60 entrance;
half forfeit; $(*) added; second horse $1<X); third $3J.
One mile and a half .

24. CUNSULATKtN PL RSK— $100. of which $100 to
seconland (5U to third. Horses beaten once at this
meeting to be allowed five pounds; beaten twice ten
pounds; beaten three times lilteen pounds. Three-
quarters ofa mile.

Notk.— All three-qnaxter mile Running Races will
l be started from Finigan's "Patent Chute."

SPEED PROGRAMME:

iiomiay, September 13, 1888.

1— Selling Pnrse: $260; ofwhich $50 to second, 525 to
third; for three-year-olds and upwards; horses en-
tered to be sold for $1,5C0 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1,000, then one
pound for each $100 less, down to $400; selling price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p. m. the day before
the race; oue mile.

2— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foals
of 1886); $50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations;
$40 additional for starters; to be paid in before 6 p. M.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; $3C0 added; second horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

3— Running, five-eighths mile dasb ; District horses ;
$100 added; entrancc$2u, declaration $5; on or before
Angus 1 25th.

4 — Running, three-eighths mile and repeat; pnrse
$1.0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5 — Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $loo; $75 to first; $25 to second.

b— Trotting 2:27 class; purse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-vear-oldB; mile and re-
peat; entrance $60, of which $20 to accompany nomi-
nation; $40 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
fore 6 p. it. day previous to race; $300 added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September 19th.

8— Novelty Race, running; purse $400; one and one-
half miles ; first half-mile, $50; first mile $100; first to
finish, $250. „ ,

9— nnning; for three-year-olds; 850 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for starters;
to be paid in before 6 p. il day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $3&0
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles,

10— Trotting, three- minute-class, tor District horses;

Enrse $300; first horse $150, second horse $100, third
orse $50.

Thursday, September 20th.
11— Running, mile and repeat; purse $3:0; $150 lo
first, $10j to second, $50 to third.
12— Trotting,2.40class; purse $600.
13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; $100 en-
trance, $25 to accompany nomination; 5i5 additional
for Btarters; to be paid in before 6 p. SI. day previous
to race; $400 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
ten per cent.

Friday, September SI.
14— Running, purse $300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

16— Running, half-mile and repeat; District hors-s;
pnrse $150; $liK) to first. $50 to second.

16— Running Stake; for two-year-olds (foals of 13a-).
$60 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; BW
additional for starters; to be paid in betore but. p. it.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing find; $300 added; second horsy to save
stake; one mile. .

17— Trotting,2:50 class; for District horses: three in
five; purse $o00; first $15j second $100, third $60.
Saturday, September SSd.
18— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $500 to first, '-^00
to second, $2oo to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to second,
$100 to third.

C®" Additional races will be made each day. Classes
maie up from horses on the groundB.

ROlAKliS \ NO I OM>ITIO>'S.
dominations to Stakes must be made to
tbe Secretary on or belore tbe lsr day
of August, 1888.

Entries for the purses most be madetwodays pre-
ceding tbe race, at the regular time forclosiugentrles
as designated by tbe rules. Those who have nominat-
ed InBtakeB must name to the Secretary in writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. u.
Horses entered In purses can only be arawu by the
coueent of the Judges.

All horseB entered for IHstrlct purses must be own-

ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the

Sierra Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will cIobo August 20th,

with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Assoolatlon rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to govern rnnning laces, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three In
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
throe t<» t-tart. But the Board rcsi-rves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse, fc-ntrance
fee, 10 per cent, unpurae.to accoinii.'iiv nomination-
National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; but the Board reserves tbe right tu trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
any day's racing, or to trot a spclal race. Ahorse
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money uaid in. when less than the required

number of starters appear, thev mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66 s to the
fi*pt and 3'LS' to the second.

Horses, hat distance the field will onlv take first
money.

in all 1
unless accompanied by the monev.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declara-
tions are permlt'edfor a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required' to start.

Where there is more than one entry bv one person,
or ia one interest, the particular horse they are to
start mupt be named by 6 i-. yj. of the day preceding
the race, ^o added money paid for a wa k-over.

Racingcolors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Eachdav's races will commence promptlv at one
o'clock p. M.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno. Nevada.

The ^rmsby County District Fair, at Carson Citv,
begins September 24th and ends September 29tb. Six
days' raclmr; gives $7,5oo in purses aud premiums;
for particulars address J. D. Torrevsou, Secreiury,
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
2d. and ends October 5th. Four days' racing; gives
$3,500 in purses and premiums: for particulars address
Alex. Wise. Secretarv, Winnemnccu, Nevada.

The State Agricultural Society has built a new track,
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soil
beiugof such a character as to make it one of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

THFO. WINTERS, President.

C. H. STODDARD, Secretary. 19mytseis

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1 -Running — Half-mile dasb, for two-year-olds;
525 entrance; $10 forfeit; ?25U added, ofwhich S100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running- -Mile dash, all ages. Purse $503

H— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse S1.000.

i— Pacing -3:U0 class. Purse $500.

Second D»y— Wednesday.

5— Running— Half-mile dash, all ages. Pnrse $250.

6 — Running — One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Purse $600

7 Trotting— 2:10, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse $5i 0

8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900.
Third Day—Thursday.

9— Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance; Slu forfeit; $250 added, of
which $100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half -mile and repeat; all ages.
Pnrse $*00.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,0C0.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1 ,200.

Fourth Day— Friday.

13— Rnnning— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages-
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dasb, all sges. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting— County stallions. Horses to; have
been owned in tbe county since March 1, 18SU.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $5C0.
Fifth Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Pnrse $5f0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Parse $2,500: $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot in 2;15, tbe horse making
the fastest beat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reserver? for specials,

fONnrnoNsi.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two- year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25. 15 and lu per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

Tbe Association reserves the right to sandwich
beats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necesBary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August t. 1888, with the
Secretary.

Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.
A. «. GASSKX, President.

H. C AIR1IART, Secretary ju30toc20

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

u:ii:kimkv sirgeok.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams* Prize, '84- '85, for high-
est works In professional examinations, and six first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 «'all(oruIa Street,
FITZGERALD .V <0\I.ON, l>roprlelol-!l.

i,.l,i.li,.tif No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DP- A. E. BUZAUD, M.R.CV.8.L,
VETERINARY SURG1S0N,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
I. im. if *•■ atul Surgery a Specially.

Office and Puarmucy,

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

San PranciHco. (Near MarkM.l
Open Day and Nitfbt. Tt-lenuune, No. 33Sy. M8

1888

Ihe ^xzt&tx and gpovtsmxn.

75

Napa and Solano Pistrict

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.
Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Connties
of Solano, Kapa, Soooma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday. October tod.
1— KtrsxiXG Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit ;t"ii0 added;
$50 to second horse,
2— Tbotttxg— 2:3) Class. Purse, JSO0.
3— Tbotting— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.

Wednesday .October 3d.
4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Purse $1000.
5— Pacing — 2:25 Class. Purse $500.
6— TEorrcG- District— 2:*) Class. Purse, $500.

Thursdar, Oclobr 4th.
7— BcsxcfG Race— Free for alL One mile and re-
peat. *25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $-50 to sec-
ond horse.
8— TBOTTEffc— 3:00 Class. Purse, IfiCO.
9— Tbotting — District— Three-vear-old. Purse, $400.

Friday October 5th.
10— Teotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800.
11— Trotting— District-2:30 Class. Purse, MOO.
12— Trotting — District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— RuysDTs Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $2S0 added, $-50 to second horse.

14— Trotting — Four-veai-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Puree, $600.

15— Trotting — Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

C3f" A reserve fond on hand for special races.
K£*tAKH> AM> (OMUIIOM*

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of parse to accompany
no mination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For farther conditions see circular.

Races commence each dav at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

Stables, hav and straw free to competitors.

fcuirles clo-e August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races bv
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. JLOEBER, President.
A. BL (OMiUMi, Secretary.
jy7tse29 >'apa City, f'aJ.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

to its own entrance fee and one-half of ihe eotrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, eicept when distancing the field, then to first
and third moneys.

In all races, entries not declared ont by 6 p. M. of i
the day preceeding th* race shall be required to
start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 5 p. u of the day preceding j
the race.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse '
s qualified to be entered in any district race that ri-m [
not been owned in the district six months prior to r
the day of the race, and any entry ly any person
of any disqualified ho^se shall be held 'liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without any right to com- '
pete for a purse, and shall be held liable to penal- j
ties prescribed by the American Association and rules J
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion .
from this Association .

If, in the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
be finished on the closing day of the fair, It may
be continued or declared off, at the option of the ,
judges.

Da all races noted above, five or more paid up .
entries required to fill and three or more horses to
start.

The Petaluma track is one of the fastest and safest
in the world.

Trotting and running color? to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

S tallies hav and straw free to competitois.

Entries close August 1, 1888, with Ihe
Secretary,

J. H. WHITE, President.

W. E. COX, Secretary.

P. O. Box2S9. 12mvtau8 Petaluma, «aX

San Luis Obispo.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE HELD AT

PETALUMA,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.

District Races open fo- 'he Counties of
Sononia.1arin.Aapa. Solano.

Tuesday, August 21st.

1 - RDXX1SG— Two-year-old stake, five-eighths of a
mile dash. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added,
950 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
stake this year to carry three pounds extra; of two
or mure, five pounds extra.

2— TROrrrSG— 2:30 Class. Purse $700.

3-TBOTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse $700.

4— TR0TTE7G, District— For three-year olds; best
three io five. Purse $250. Closed May 1st, with
seven entries.

Wednesday, August £td.

5 -RUNNING— For all ages; free parse $200; 850 to
second. Mile and repeat.

6 -TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. $30 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.

7— TROTTTSG- 2:20 Class. Purse $1,000.

8— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 1886. Mile and reueat. $60 stake; *250
added. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August f 3d.

9 — RUNNING — For three-year-olds, one and one-
eiglith mile dash. (50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250
added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this year to carry five pounds extra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

10— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foals
of 1S87. Miledash. $50. Stake closed May 1st, with
five entries.

11 -PACING— 2:24 Class. Purse $6C0. Patchen
Vernon and Belmont Boy barred.

1 2— TROTTING - Four-year-old stake or under ;
free lor all. Mile heats, best three in five $60
stake; $i& j added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August 24th.

13— RINSING, District- For all ages. Mile dash.
$25 entrance: $10 forfeit: $150 added; $50 to second.

H-TROTT1NG, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purse $200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.

15— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse $1,000.

16— TBOTTING— Three-year-old stake or under.
Free for alL Mile and repeat. $60 stake; S250added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August ? otli

17— RUNNING— For ill ages. One and one-half
mile dash. Free purse $250; $50 to second.

18-TROTTING— Three minute Class. Purse $1,000.

19— TROTTING— Free for alL Purs- $1.(00.

20— TROTITNG. District -2:38 Class. Purse $400.
REMARKS AND t ON Dl f IOW

Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trottimg and pacing races, thre« moneys,
viz.: 6C. cQ and 10 per cent, except Trotting State
Races. Kos. 5 and 9. in wbich money to be divided,
and races trotted according to published commons

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

American Trotting Association Rules to govern
trotting, and Rales of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to eovern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
and two races alternately, or io call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hoar of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse Is only entitled

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

— :o: —

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to £§, 1883.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY Tuesday. September 18th.

1 -Tbotting — For three -year-olds. Purse, $203.
Mile heats: three in five. FiTe to enter and three to
start; for horses owned in this coontv;$ioo added to
parse if 2:40 is beaten.

3— Advertised Trottesg Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara ; Monterey andean Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee $3j, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st. 1 BBS, 110 onor before April 1st, ISSS.and
$15 on or before September 1st, lSar, to which this
Association w ill add $1*1

3— Stau-ton Tbotting Rack —Purse $500. Per
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three In five;
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

>ECO.\D DAY. Wednesday, sept. 19th.

1— Running Race — Purse, $300. Ooe mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2 — Running Race— For three-v ear-olds and un-
der. Parse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
for age. Five to enter ana three to start.

8— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse,
$125. Free for all; weight for aee.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. 30th.

1-Tbotttng Race- iNamed.> For horses owned
in this county. Purse, $150. Mile heats; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Docble Team Tbotting Race— Purse, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile beats; 'hree to enter and two to start. $25
added if three minutes is beaten.

3 — i rotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five mile heats. FiTe
to enter and three to start.

FOl'BTH DAY. Friday. Sept. »lst-

1— Running Race— Purse, $50. Free for all stal
lions owned io this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty RrNNESG Race — Purse. $125. One and
cne -quarter mile dash fot horses owned in San Lois
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $2a additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

j— Saddle JTobse Race— Parse, $50. Half mile
dash: for horses owned in this county. FiTetoenter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY*. Saturday, Sept. 22nd.

1 -Trotting — 2:40class: for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

3— Tbotting and P\cing Race — Three minute
class. Parses 150. For horses in this county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Tbotting Race— Free for aU in Estate. Purse.

f 1000. Mile heats ; '.hree in five. Five to enter and three

to start. $2u0 lo be added if 2:20 Is beaten.

Remark* and conditions.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
bold a less number than five to nil by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomina'ions.
Trotting and pacing purses divided at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first horse, 25 per cent, to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'be right to trot heats of any two
Classes alterna,ely,if necessary to finish any Oay's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. Wben less than the' re-
quired number of starters appear they may contest
for tbe entrance money, to be divided as follows: 68*$
to tbe first and S3-, to the second.

In all races eutries not declared out by 6 p. if . of
tbe day preceding the race shall be required Lo start,

Wheit there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. it of the day preceding
the r~ee. No added monev paid for a walk-over
except as otherwise specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will be' «ield for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racine colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be reqnired to wear
caps or distinct colors, which must be named In their
entries.

Entries to all ill- above races to close
with the *et retary on Wednesday, Angus!
1. 1888. at 4 P. J*.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the secretary.

The dlstri -t embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H. BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16. San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTER. L. M. WARDr.N and GEO,
VAN" GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STFFXE, President.
I J. If. BARRETT, Secretary- jul6tsel5

GLENBR00K PARK

17th Agricultural District
Association

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
slO.OOO In Parses and Premiums,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "'District," all horses are '
eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada
and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,
prior to Jane 1, 1SS8, unless otherwise specified.
Tuesday, August 28th.

1— RrNXTNG — Open to alL $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
1150 added. Second horse $50; third, $25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2— Trotting -2 :» Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

3 — Tbotting — For three-vear-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa. Butte, Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Humbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskivou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse $300.

Wednesday. August 29th.
Bov's Tournament at 11 a. m. for various prizes.

4— Running — Open to aU. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

5— Rcnntng— Open to aTL For two-vear-olds. $25
entrance, J10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting— 2:50 Class. Open to aU. Purse' $400.
Thursday. Attsust 30th.

Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

7— RrNNESG — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $!(»
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

a— Tbotteng -2 :40 Class. Open to alL Purse $500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to an. Purse $500.
Friday. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 a. k.

10— Rcnntng— Open to alL $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Second horse j.:: third BSD . One mile and
a half.

II-Rcnnesg— Open to all. $25 entrance, $101orfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Tbottesg— 2:24 Class. Open to alL Parse $500.

13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys— 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade and awarding of premiums at

11 P. N.

14— Running — Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Runntng — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Teotttng— 237 Class. Open to alL Purse $500.

17— Pacing — 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.
COM) J iKiSS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, eicept the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, bv the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
aceompanv nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; »but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes ahernatelv if necessary to finish any day's rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats'. A' horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. "When less than the required
number of starters appear they mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. sc. of the
dav preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added monev paid for a walk-over.

Roles of tbe State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, wbich most be named in t .eir
entries.

Entries to- elose -with the Secretary on
A us as t I, 1888.

SAM. GRANGER, President.

GEORGE FEETCHEH. Secretary

jy7tau23 Grass Y alley, Cai.

•SOW Reserved for Special Raecs.
tONDlTIOSS.

All trotting aud pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise specintd. Six to enter and three to
start, but the board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accoinpanv nomination. Any
horse distancing the field will onlV be entitled to first
money.

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the board reserve the
right to trot heats of any two classes alternate]'.' or to
trot a special race between heats; also to change the
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary.

A horse making a walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. When less than
required number of starters appear, thev mav contest
for entrance monev paid in. u. be divided a* follow *-
66* to first 33 3* to second.

In all entries not declared out bv 6 p. u. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start ■

TVben there is more than one entrv bv one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse thev are to start
must be named by six p. m. of the dav preceding tbe
**ce.

H in the opinion of the judges anv race cannot be
finished on the dosing dav of the meeting it mav be
continued or declared off at the option of the judges.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance under Rule 36.

Racing colors to be named on entries

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wearcaps of distinct colors, which must be nauiedl
their entries.

These last two rules will be strictlv enforced.

Ail races to be called at 2 p. m.. sharp.

Entries to all the above races to
with the S^r^tary at 1 1 P. SL Saturday.
Sept 15. 1888.

lewis EEAt e. President.

K. IUlinwiv Secretary

jy^lcosf pgT P. Q. Box 571. Fresno. Cal-

Annuai Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.
Commencing SEPTEMBER 25;

and Continuing Four Days.

$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
a), 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PfiOGRaMilE.

First Day, Tuesday. September t5th.

1 Running— Six Hundred Yards and Repeat-
Purse. «■:■.

I. Hatch race— 1#,00Q; *100 added by Association.
P. ifickle.br g. Bedford.

E. Giddings. b g, Minot. .

5. Stallion Race— Purse #503. Open to all StaUlons
owned in Tulare. Merced. Kerne. Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, lssS, with the fol-
lowing horses:

> V. -TiMube, Fresno Cal , b s. Apex.
- N ~:r.»ube. " ** brs.Qovis.

J. H. lively, " " b s, Barbora,
J. R. Jones, " " c s. Day Break.

C H. Bowers. " " h s, Waterford.

H. H. Helman, Visalia ■ b s. Pasha,
j N.Ayrea, " " bs. Bay Rose.

J. Donahue, Fresno, Cal.. b s. Congressman.
Second Day, Wednesday. September V6th,
4 Running— One Mile Dash. Purse, 123).
o. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, MOO.

6. Trotting- Three Minute Class. Purse, $350.
Third nay, Tnurwday. September » 7th.
7 Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, |300.
8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. Pur*e.«5Q.

9 Running— Purse, »15u. For all two-year-olds
owned in TuUre. Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
Oountiea Half mile and repeat

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class Purse, WOO,
Fourth *»ay, Friday, September t8th.

II. Running — Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse-

IS — Trotting-2:>5 Class. Purse, $2f0.
13,-Trotting— Hughee Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purs^.loOO.

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

— OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa

Clara County

Agricaltur'l Association

No. 5.

MONDAY September 24th

1— Tbottiss -Purse S2t0. For Ssnt a Clara County.
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three- year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
Trior to June 1, IfcSS, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local hoises.

Tuesday, September loth

2— Teottxsg — Purse $100. 2:35 class.

3— Tbottc-g — Garden City Colt State. For three-
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with seven entries.

4— TBorrrsG— Santa Clara County Colt State. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 26th.

5— Rr/KSTSG Stake. For two-year-olds. ?25 en-
trance, $10 forfeit, $308 added: $50 to second horse.
325 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree -quarters of a mile.

6 — Rcskisg — Free purse $200. For all ages. $50 to
second horse. One and one-eighth miles.

7— Tbotxzsg — Purse |800. 2:50 class.

8— Tbotting — Purse $400. Three-minute class.
Thursday. September 93th.

9— RrmrrsG— Free purse $200, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10 — Teottiss — Purse $500. 2:27 class.

11— Tbottxsg — Purse $800. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 28.

12— Rtts>"tsg — For three-year-olds. $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: $25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13— Rcksxsg -For all ages. $50 entrance; f26 for-
feit: $250 added; 510C to second horse: third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse HO0. 2:23 class.

15— TBorxrsG — Yendome Colt State, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with 'nine
entries.

Saturday, September 29th.

16— BrssiSG — Free parse $500, for all ages, $30 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mite and repeat

17— TTOTTHtG— Purse $€00. 2:15 class.

18 -Tbottisg^ — Purse $1,000". Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday

August 1st, 1888. "

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing racee. purses divided as
follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, z& per cent tc
secand, 15 per cenL to third, and io per cent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races bests in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

xauonal Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. and rules o( the btate Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t » trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or lo call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of anv
race if deemed necessary. J

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate in the managementof tbe Fair.

For a walk-over io any race, a horse is only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-halt of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A. horse winning a race Is entitled to first monev
only, exreptwhendlstancing the field.tben to first ud
third monev.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by tbe money.

Non-starters In running races will be held for
entrance, under Role 1.

All colts properly entered In district slakes if sold
are entitled to start In such race.

If It is tne opinion of the Judges, before starttnc a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing dav of
the Falr.it m»y be declared off or continued at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid on
entries required to fill and three or more to start
but the Board re*erves tbe right to hold the entrlM
and start a race with a leas number »nd deduct a pro-
portionate amount ofth» purse: provided bi>w*ver
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a*
race off when there are less than three u. start

Trotting and racing colors to be named With all
entries.

When less than the required number o* ■tirters id

Sear, thev m*y contest (or the entrance moner onlv
Ivided « s and »>f . T OI"T*

Races to commence each dav at 2 p m
Oar track has had a thorough coating Of I
Is dow the best and fastest track in the State
Entries close Ai^im i , i ssh

E. TOPHAtf, Presfdr ,
G II . It K \ l.t. >,-cruui >.

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^Ttje fpmiler nnA Jtyottstmm.

August 4

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

FALL MEETING OF THE

OVERLAND PARK CLUB,

DENVER, COLO., October 20th to 27th, 1888.

The OVERLAND PARK CLUB announces that its Fall Meeting for 18SS will be held on the datea above mentioned, and that Parses and Added Money will be offered amounting to
over §10,000. The programme will iuclnde Running, Trotting and Pacing Races, but the meeting will not be what is commonly known as a mixed meeting. The Runuing Races will be
on different days from tbose devoted to Trotting and Pacing, and on a separate mile track expressly and exclusively made for Banning Horses and Races, equally as good, conspicuous
and desirable as the Trotting Traok.

- ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING STAKES AND PURSES WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1888.

BAUSG STAKES.

1 The Silver Stakes.— Sweepstakes for Two-year-
GUIs (foals of is*tii; *10 entrance, to accompany the
nomination; ?l-*> additional to start; with 3500 added by
the Club, of whioh 310-Jto tin' sf.;i.»iul hor.se. 350 to the
third. Winners of any stake race to .carry three
pounds extra; if of the value otJ3,UOUor more, T pounds
extra. Maidens allowed 5 pounds. Three-quarters of

2 The Mirage Handicap— Handicap sweepstakes
t or two-vear-oli's foals of isStii; *iu entrance, to accom-
pany the nomination; 315 additional from those who
accept the weights: with 3500 added by the Club, of
which 8100 to the second horse, 350 to the third.
Weights to be announced at l p. si. the first day of
the meeting- Acceptances to be made through the
entry box, at the usual time of closing, the day before
the face. The winner of the -Silver Stakes to carry
five pounds in addition to weight assigned. Seven

8. The' Colorado St. Lege r— Sweepstake for three-
year-olds (foals of l*v») ;3iu entrance, to accompany the
nomination; 3-0 additional to start; with Sow added by
the Club, of winch 31lk) to the second horse, 3-50 to the
third. Winner of am- stake or purse of the value of
91,500 or more, in 1S8S, to carry five pounds extra.
Horses that have started and not won in 1SSS allowed
five pounds; maidens allowed seven pounds. One mile
and a quarter. „

4. The South Park Stakes — Sweepstakes for
tliree-vear-olds ifoals of lSSoi; 111) entrance, to accom-
pany the nomination; i_'i additional to start; with 5600
added bv the Club, of which 3150 to the second horse;
♦100 to the third. Winner of any race in 188S of the
D. D. STREETER President.
J. H. P. VOORH1ES, Secretary-

value of 3750 or more to carry three pounds extra; of
two such races, five pounds extra; of three or more
seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five pounds.
One mile and a furlong.

5. The Denver Cup -Sweepstakes for all ages; 310
entrance to accompany the nomination; 320 additional
to start, with $i«K) added by the Club, of which 9150 to
the second horse; 3100 to the third. Winners of any
stake race in 1888 of the value uf $1,000 or more to carry
five pounds extra, of two or more such races, seven
pounds extra. Non-winners in 18SS allowed three
i pounds; maidene allowed seven pounds. One mile
and a half,

TKOTTIKU STAKES. 1 lOpercent.of purse:2Kper cent, payable at date of

1. Stake for colts and fillies two years old or under. I «' h,V^' ^YiVUHvS(i{l> Au*fUSt 'i'' i>^>hen each sub-
Mile heats, best two in three; 925 entrance withjSOO ^Xt^i^S^fe-S*™!^!^*0,^^ a<,'fes: ~*
added bv the Club I per cent-ou Saturday, September lath, and 2M per

2 Stake for coils and fillies three years or under '^' "» >U''" :i> :"^'\^ ^t. when horses are to be
Mile heats, best three in five; *» entrance, with fSDO g3^l,^t^',i:i",in* :i\$eLctnt:$ t *• «■• tht^day
added by the Club.

CONDITIONS.

The above stakes Jare to be trotted in harness and

to the rules of the American Trotting Association.

Entrance due and payable as follows: 36 to accompany

the nomination on \\ ednesday, August 15, 1SS8; 81c *™

The Kocky Mountain Handicap — Handicap Saturday, September 15. and the remaining 3lu at 8
" asres; 310 entrance to accnmnanv M , on tlie evening previous to tlie day set for the ra

sweepstakes for all ages; $10 entrance to accompany
the nomination: 3- ' additional to start: with 35ou added
by the Club, of which JUX) to the second horse; 35" to
tliird. Weights to appear at 1 o'clock p. m. the first
day of the meeting; acceptances to be made through
the entry box at the usual time of closing the day be-
fore the race. Winners of a race after the publication
of weights, to carry three pounds additional; of two or
more races, five pounds additional. One mile and a
quarter

ng previous to tlit day set for the race.
The stakes, forfeits and added money to he put to-
gether and divided; 60 per cent to first horse; 3J per
cent, to second; 10 per cent to third. In ease of any
entry distancing the field, or any part thereof, it shall
he entitled to all the stakes and forfeits and 'Jo per cent,
of the added monev, and no more. A walk-ovdr shall
entitle the entry to all the stakes and forfeits, and 30

Ser cent, of the added money. Nominators shall only
e liable for the first payment, but failure to make

The "running races will take place on Saturday, i either of the subsequent "payments when due shall be
October 20th. Wednesday, October 21th, and Friday, considered a forfeiture, and debar the entry from com.
October 26th. Two stakes and three purse races each , petinginl
day, with an extra day on Monday, October 22d, should
it be deemed desirable. The total amount of running
stakes and purses ottered on the three regular days

will not be less than fo-OiO. AH Running Races gov-
erned bv the American Racing Rules in force at the
date of the meeting (except in regard to trainers and
jockey's licenses.)

For Programme, Entry Lis ( . and in making Entries, address

UU A«tA VIEED THOTilMJ PI IRSBS.

3. Purse, 37«0 for the -2:20 Class.

4. Purse, 3fiX) for the 2:23 Class.

5. Purse, jo'JO for the 2:38 Class.

<OM)IlloV>
Mile heats, best three in five, in harness, and to the
rules of the American Trotting Association; en ranee

So subscription will be received un-
less the first payment of 2J4 per cent, accompanies the
same, subscribers are only liable for the amountof
first payment, but failure to make either of the other
payments when due shall be considered a withdrawal
and forfiture of the subscription, which shall be sur-
renderetl to the Club with right of substitution. Sub-
scribers have the right to transfer their subscriptions.
Il-.r-.s eligible, according to their records on August
15, 18»8. Five subscriptions necessary to fill. Moneys
divided: 50 per cent, to first horse; 2-5 per cent, to sec-
ond; 15 per cent, to tliird: 10 per cent, to fourth.

In addition to the above, the following purses will
be otfered for trotting and pacing, entries to close
October 1, ISss, conditions to be published in the Pro-
gramme and List Of Stake Entries about September
1st:

2:S0 Class, Trotting Purse *5».

2:33 Class, Trotting Purse #500

2:24 Class, Trotting Purse 3000.

2;:w Class, Pacing Purse f-W.'.

free-for-all Class, Pacing Puree #7\0.

The Trotting and Pacing Races will occur on Tues
day, October 23d; Thursday, October 25th; and Satur-
day, October 27th. Three or more races each day, with
a total amount in purses and stakes for trotting and
pacing of $5,500.

D. I.. HALL, Superintendent,

Room 13, Opera Honse, Denver, Colorado.

The Southern California Breed-
ei 's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall
Meeting, OCTOBER 23 to 27, 1SSS, to be sold to the
highest bidder; bids to be opened SEPTEMBER 1st,
1S88, the Association reserving the right to reject any

or all bids.

II. C AIBHaBT, Secretary,

14jytoau26 San Dteso, Cal.

Bay District Association

RACES. 43&Bke> RACES.

FALL MEETING,

Running, Trotting and Pacing,

OCTOBER 6th to 20th,
Inclusive.

LIBERAL PTJRSES FOR ALL CLASSES.
Premiums and classes to be announced in future
edition of this paper.

T. W. HINCHMAN.
jy!4 21 anitf Secretary.

Ed Corrigan Assaults a Horseman for
Protesting.

Chicago, 111., July 24.— Ed Corrigan, the Kansaa City
horseman, to-day introduced into his management of the
We6t Side race track, tactics which have made him very
notorious in the Missouri city. He took a fancied offense at
a protest made by Samuel Lavis, and raising a loaded cane,
brought it with full force upon the head of the latter cutting
through a stiff hat and laying the sknll bare. Lavis fell as
■though he were shot, the blood streaming over his face and
clothes. A crowd immediately formed whioh proposed sum-
mary vengeance for the act of Mr. Corrigan, and if it had
not been for a number of the horseman's friends, who hur-
ried him from the scene, he would have been roughly

Since the races have been opened Corrigan has been the
fear of all who were brought in contact with him. A few
days ago he struck a track employe, fracturing his jaw; he
has had innumhrable encounters with newspaper reporters
with whose aecounts of the races he had become displeased,
and only yesterday threatened to break the head of one of
them. Much complaint has been heard daily concerning a
new starter, who is a iriend of Corrigan's and whom he is
teaohing the art of gettiDg the horses off. It is claimed that
the starting became worse and worse, and that hardly a race
was run without one or more horses being left at the post.
To-day in one of the events Rambler, who was a hot favor-
ite, was left at the post. Lavis, with a Dumber of others,
proceeded to the judges' stand to protest. The judges or-
dered him from the stand, when several voioes oried: "Get
Borne new judges" and "give ub a new starter."

Just then Corrigan, who had seen Lavis addressing the
judges, oame upon the soene. Without any warning the
blow fell upon Lavis' head, knocking him senselesB. He was
taken care of at the track until he could be removed to his
residence on West Madison street, whero he was lying in an
insensible condition at a late hour to-migbt. When Oapt.
Aldrich of the district in whioh the track is located, heard of
the man's condition he swore out a warrant for Corrigau's
arrest. At midnight there were eight detectives after him,
but were unable to locate him. It is supposed that he was
hurried out of town on some evening train. The local
papers will unite in condemning Corrigan's action in running
race-tracks. .

Chicaoo, III., July 25.— Edward Corrigan, the notid
horseman, was arrested this morning for slogging a spectator
yesterday at the West Side driving park with a loaded cane.
Corrigan is proprietor of the traok, and the assault was com-
mitted because the victim was protesting againBt a doubtful
ruling in one of raceB by the judges. A number of detectives
were searching for Corrigan all night, but he kept out of
the way until to-day It was ascertained this morning that
the life of the man injured was not in danger. Corrigan
promptly gave bail in $800. The bondsman was William A.
Pinkerton.— St. Louis Rrpublic.

Big Winnings on the Turf.

Mike Dwyer has placed himself forward in the ranks of
men who bet money. He has blossomed out as the great
American plunger. Time was when he was content to back
the horseB only in the Dwyer stable. Now that his own
horses do not seem able to run and win with any degree of
regularity, Mike lias taked to plunging on horses owned by
others. I am credibly informed that he won $3S,000 on the
4th of July, $27,000 on the 5lh and $49,000 on Saturday,
the 7th. Dwyer is a man who can win money and not lose
his head. He is as unassuming as a day laborer, and while
he sometimes dtclines to give information about his horses,
he never, when he does give information, tells a falsehood
with the view of deceiving the public and getting a better
market for his money. — From the Pittsburg Poat.

Usually if the Dwyer Brothers are spoken about, "Phil" is
the ODe mentioned, though from the above it will appear
that the quiet member of the firm has the tact to place his
wagers judiciously. In a year like this when the stable is
in a bad rnn the winning of $114,000 in these days will fill
some of tne leaks. But it is well to bear in mind that the
bright light is always visible, the half and full shadows not
so conspicuous. The victory of Kingston over Terra Cotta
and Elkwood in the Excelsior Stakes last Tuesday, in all
probability put another large sum to the credit of "Mike."

Another Highly-Bred Pacer.

When General B. L. Howard, of this city, purchased the
chestnut mare Laura Bassett from Captain Barney J. Treacy,
of Lexington,' Ky., that veteran horseman predicted that she
would prove to be the most valuable matron at the Howard
Stock Farm, in this city.

Laura Bassett is royally bred, being by Balsora 1024, sire
of Kentuckian 2:27}, dam by Norton son of Lexington, sec-
ond and third dams thoroughbred. In 1881 she foaled the
chestnut colt Balsora "Wilkes, by "Wilkie Collins 3901, one of
the most promising sons of the great George Wilkes 519.

He was a crooked -legged, ugly- looking colt, and to be
plain, General Howard was a little disappointed with the
youngster. As be matured he was a mixed-gaited animal,
and apparently not worth a picayune. The General finally
sold him to Frank Grabenstatter, a milkman of this city, for
$150, and for a couple of years the colt was used daily in de
livering milk or "ohalk and water!" Call it "which you
like.

One morning while Grabenstatter was driving down town
he suddenly struck into a fast pacing gait. The milk cans
began to rattle, and poor Grabenstatter was nigh scared unto
death. The milkman finally stopped the big chestnut after
going a dozen blocks or more, and, after waiting for his
breath to catch up, began to look at the nag and wonder
what it all meant.

Some of the boys standing near whispered "world-beater!"
and from this moment Frank Grabenstatter was the happiest
man on earth. During the winter of 1886 Balsora Wilkes
was driven a little on Delaware avenue, and "see him go!"
was soon a oommon expression. Last season he was en-
tered in a few unimportant pumpkin fair raceB by young
Louis Grabbenstatter, aged nineteen years, Frank's boy, and
won a pretty fair amount of winter oats.

This spring young Grabenstatter started with his horses
for Louisville. Everybody laughed at the idea of a "kid"
just out of school going away to campaign a green horse.
"Oh, he'll soon cut his wisdom teeth and come borne broke!"
was the general verdiot of the old knights of the sulky and
veteran horsemen who have been compelled to wear linen
coats many a winter after a hard campaign,

But young GrabeDstatter hasn't come back worth a cent!
He sat on the Bulky like a farmer, nnd laughed at the old
professionals in his lirst race. The bod of Wilkie Collins
stopped the ticker at 2:27*. and rumor has it that Graben-
statter salted down a barrel of money that night.

From there he went through Indiana and the Western cir-
cuit, meeting all of the crack side-wheelers of the blue grasB
region and the great Northwest, and vanquished tbem in
regular or.ler. At Couocil Bluffs, Iowa, week before last, he
met quite a merry string of flyers. The race was fixed to do
up the green horse from Buffalo. But they didn't do up
worth a cent.

Grabenstatter gave the chestnut his head, and he reeled off
three winning heats, and made a record of 2:19}, Another
barrel of money salted! Out of the fifteen races paced this
season L-<u'3 Gra^enstntte- h°s piloted Balsrra Wilkes to

victory in thirteen of them, and captured a place in the other
two. It is safe to say, all things considered, that this record
has never been beaten. A "green" driver, a "green" horse,
starting out among old campaigners, with no record in April
and celebrating the Fourth of July «ith a snug little fortune,
and 2:19} -written on the blackboard.

Buy him? Why, you couldn't touch Balsora Wilkes with
the New York Central Bailroad! It is quietly rumored that
he has shown a trial mile in 2:12, but don't give it away.

He is certainly one of the fastest pacers ever bred and
raised in Erie county, and Louis Grabenstatter deBerves the
credit of being the ohampion kid knight of the sulky on the
American turf. — The Horseman.

He Remembered.

Many years ago Mr. Abram Dodge, of Ipswich, Mass.,
owned a beautiful horse whioh was the pet of the family. He
was admired by all wboknew his playfulness and good qualifi-
cations. In the sumn?er it was Mr. Dodge's habit occasion-
ally to have a frolio with his borse in bis barn yard, then let
him out alone, aod he would go to the river, which was about
one-third of a mile distant, where he would bathe, then go to
a common and roll on the grass, then start for home; his
stable was renovated for him while he was gone, and his
breakfast put in his crib. If he met his master he would
Bhow some coltish pranks, run for the stable, pull out the
wooden pin that fastened the door with his teeth. One night
the horse was stolen from the stable. After the expiration
of sixteen years Mr. Dodge was at the tavern when a man
drove a horse up to the door. Mr. Dodge at once recognized
his horse, and told the driver bis reason for believing it to be
his; the man told his story of whom he bought the horse,
and that he had owned him for several years. It was finally
agreed that if the horse would, on being taken to his stable,
go through the habit of bathing, rolling on the grass, and
pulling the pin from the stable door as above described, that
Mr. Dodge should have him. When the horse was let out
into his yard he viewed the premises for a moment, then
started for his old bath tub, then for his green towel on the
common, then to his old stable, pulled the wooden pin, won
for himself a good meal, and his old master his favorite horse.
These facts are vouched for by reliable residents of the beau-
tiful, picturesque old town, and show conclusively the long
memory of our noble animal. — Exchange.

The St. Paul Olobe sent its society reporter to handle the
4th of July race between the pacer Johnston and the trotter
Oliver K. This is the way he did it: "The grand special
match between Oliver K. and JohnBton attracted the liveliest
interest. The two famous horses were a splendid picture as
they cantered along the track to the post. They are both
bays, docked manes and tails, with beautiful arched necks,
at the half poet they were running level, and on entering the
straight Johnston came away with a tremendous spurt win-
ning by a length in 2:16."

Wm. George, proprietor of the hotel at Spring Valley, Ne-
braska, died in terrible agony on the 8th instant. He owned
a valuable blooded horse that wos shot June 6th, by the
state veterinarian. The animal had the glanders. In caring
for his horse during its Bickness Mr. George contracted the
disease. The home snorted and threw the poisonous pus
over his head, face, neck and arms. Every spot of flesh it
touched developed into on ulcer. For two weeks he suffered
untold agony, none of the local dootors being able to tell the
character of of the disease until the arrival of the state
veterinarian. Mr. George's last hours were spent in the
most terrible agony, the poison having secured suoh a hold
on his 6ystem that relief waB an imposibility. —Slock Grower.

A high compliment has been indirectly paid by the Italian
powers to the American trotter in the offering of $11 000 in
prizes far trotting raoes this seasoD, and for the encourage-
ment of breeding race horses. We have no particulars as to
through whose influence this measure has been adopted but
infer that Commodore Breda, a firm friend of our national
horse, has been its ablest advocate. Commodore Breda has tba
most eitensive distinctively trotting stud in Europe, most of
its members being American bred. He is not alone a
breeder but a praotioal turfmaD, and bis enterprise has
awakened an interest which, without doubt, is the cause of
the oflicial action of his government.— Spirit of the Timet

1888

lite ^xu&tx and £ povtsnmn.

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SACRAMENTO

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR

nine days' racing,

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PROGRAMME 1888.

There shall ba awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the beat average performance
in the races for trot tin? foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds, in 1887, 1888", and 1889, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than SAO.
First Day.— Thursday. September 6th.

TEOITING.

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
1888, 51,370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PDR9E, $1,200-2:23 Class.

No. 2.— PACING PURSE, £600—2:30 ClasB.

Second Da y-

■ Friday, September Jih

BUNKING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; S25 entrance; 510 forfeit; $260 added; of
which $50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BRKEDEPS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. -■ 0"i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep-
stakes for there-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event this year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
?50, h f, with 8400 added; of which S100 to second;
third to save ataVe, One mile and one-eighth.

Fo. 7-FREE PURSE, S250— Of which ?50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three" years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8th.

TROTTING,

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE-S50 entrance; of
which 810 must accompany nomination; $15 payable
August IU, 1888; 3300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with six nominations; $500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, 91,000— 2:30 Class.

Fourth. Day— Monday, September lOtb.

BUNNISG.

No. 11 -THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ageB; $50
entrance, bf, or only $15 if dealared on or before
September 1st; with $350 added, of which $10j to
second, third to save stake. Horses that have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or over, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 1687, with thirty-two nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; $100 entrance; $50 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which $15" to second; $i(K) to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m.. September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unlesB ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
qnarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, S300— Of which $50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
81.500 to carry rule weights; two pounds allowed for
each $100 less, down to $1,000, then one pound for
escbfSlOO less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September 11.

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— $100 entrance,
of which $25 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August 10, If 88;
$400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17— TROTIING PURSE, $1,000—3:00 Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday, September 1?.

BUNKING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. 825 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; $200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run firBt or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE SHAFTER STAKE— For three-year-
olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September first; with $400 added;
of which $100 to aecond; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For nil ages. $50
entrance; $26 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $300 added; of which
8100 to second; third to save stake. Three- year-olds
to '•arry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not beat, allowances. Three-quarter mile beats.

No. U—FREEPUR3E,$300-Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th.

TBOTTING.

No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:25 Class.

No. 23 — F-jUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE -
Closed on March 16th with twelve nominations,
$400 added. (Conditions same as No. 15.)

No. 24— PACING PURSE, $800— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September 14th.

BDNN1NG.

No. 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE- For
foals of 1885. Closed in 1&86, with twenty-nine
nominations. $200 added. One aud one-half miles.

No. 26— TBE PALO ALTO STAKE— A handicap for
two-year olda. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit ; $10 declara-
tion; $400 added, of which ?J00 to second; third to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m„
Saturday, September 1st. Declarations due at 8
o'clock p. M. Monday, September 3d. One mile.

No 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For tnree-
year-olds. $50entraDce; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September 1st; with S4O0 added, of
which $100 to second; third to save stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, 3, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and tnree-quarters.

No 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all ages.
$50 entrance; $16 forfeit; $300 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake; $200 additional If

1:411 is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if Nicbthawk's time (1:421) is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE, $250 - Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting- Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TBOTTISG.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, $1,500- Free for all.
No. Kl— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:40 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $300— Three year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal colt stakes for
1889-90 will close August 1st, 1888.

FOR 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $f0 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or beforo January 1st; or $15 by-
May 1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with $500 added, of which $100 to sec-
ond; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five pounds
extra. Matdens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each. h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st, $15 by May
1st, or $25 August I, 1889. Declarations void unlesa
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds . of two
or more, seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; $15 May 1st; or $25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $000 added, of which $15u to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
the value of $l,0u0 io carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds extra Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a qnarter.
FUR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE -A
sweepstakes for three-year-olis (foals of 1887), to be
run at State Fair, 1890. $100 each, n f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or $25 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which $10 to Becond,
S100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of $1,000, to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 1890. $100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; s!0 payable January 1
188U ; $15 January 1, 1890; $20 May 1. 1890; the remain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. m. the day proceeding the
race. Payments not made as they btcome due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. S750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: $150 to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year. old stake of the value of $1,000.
five pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, lo per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5'i percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and lo per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting .
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in- When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test fortbe entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
663 to the first, and 33i to the second.

In alt the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. :-i. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk.over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c*»ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished

upon application to the Secretary. Entries in

all, except otherwise stated, to close wi'h

theSeereiary, Wednesday. Ansnst 1 t8«8-

I. V. SHIPPER, President,

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary. 12mytsel

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Montana

AND

Washington

Racing Circuit,
1888.

$45,000 In Stakes and Purses.

AIX STAKES «XOS£ APRIE 1ST.

A'l Trotting Entries Close July I4th.

Write to any one of the Secretaries for pro-
grammes and farther particulars.
DATES.

Deer Lodge. Montana, July 18 to 21, James B. Mc-
Masters, Secretary.

Butte City. Montana, August 6 to 11, Lee Mantle.
Secretary.

Helena, Montana, AuguBt 20 to 25, FranclB Pope
Secretary.

Spokane Falls, Washington. September 3 to 8, John
A. Todd, Secretary.

Note. Salem, Oregon, dates September 17 to 23.

Walla Walla, Washington Ty., dates October I to 6.
19ft

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

—BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

AKD (IIMIM1W FIVE DAIS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Entries 4 lose August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races four

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2 — TBOTTIKG-District — Fnur-yecr-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 8 entries.

3— TRorriNG-Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse
$1, 000.

Wednesday, September 19th.

i -Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; $100.

This purse hereafter io be named for the winner.

5— TaorriNG— Pacific Coast— 2;2C class; -?120O.

6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7 — Trotting — District— Two-year-old stake; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with 13 entries.

Thursday, September 20ih.

8 — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; ?500.

9— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; $1,000.

10— TnoTriNG— Pacific Coast— Four- year- old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 claes; S500.
Friday, September list.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One- half mile and
repeat. $350.

13— Trotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $1,2l0.

14 — Trotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

15— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; $1,200.
Saturday, September 2Zd.

16 -Running— Pacific Coast— Three-y ear-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17— Trotting — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries.

lb — Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $70n.

19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $1,000.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the state Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; alBO to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

For a wa k-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee aud one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no udded money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 188$}, starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board.no horse iB
Hualified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) moothB prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall" be held liable for the en-
trance lee contracted, without any right to compete
for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association and
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All coUs properly entered In District stakes, if sold
are entitled to start in snch races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
ontion of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more p3id up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off
when there are less than thr^e (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries and UBed in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp

Stables, hav and straw free to competitors.
Entries close August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOE 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Last Payment Due at Six O'clock P,
U. the Day Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 2, CAL.

Offer the following rich running events for 1 69 and
1890, entries to clnBe August 1st, 1888, for colts now
clasBed as yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year-olde for this time only
to permit of a valuable three-y ear-old stake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

I —The Pavilion Stakks.— a Bweeustakes for
two-year-olds I,foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1&S9; $50 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January lot; or $15 by May 1st,
1889 Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money, with *3J0 added, of which $75 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of $1,000 to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid'
enB allowed five pounrtB. Five-eights of a mile.

•' -Tiik Yobemite stakes.— A BweepBtnkefor two-
veor-olds. (foals of 183i) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of W»9,$7fi each, half forfeit or only $U if de-
.■Itred on or before Januaiy 1st; $15 by May 1st, or
«s AueiiBt first. lt>89. Declarations v«»ld unless nr-coin-

Dulerrby t1" "' .; with $350 added, of which $1M>

to aecond; third to save stake. Winner of the annual
stakes at Sacramento to carry seien pounds extra.
winner ot any other stakes to carry throe pounds; of
two or more, sevtn pounds. Maidens allowed live
pounds. Three-'inartorB of amlle.

3 —The Bto Trkk Stakes. -(To close In two-yeur-
old form this time only.) AswvepPlake for three-
vear-olds to be run at the Stockton Fair in IR.S9; $100
each half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st:
|I5 May 1st or |25 August 1st, 18W. DccUr.ittonsTold
unless accompanied by the money; with MOO added,

of which $125 to second ; third to save Blake. Winner
of anv three-year-old stake race of the value of $1,000
to curry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds. One mUe.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Big Trek stakes.— A sweepstakes

>r three -year-olds (fouls of 18871 to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1890. (Conditions same as Ko. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— Thk Sakgevt Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-year-olds tfoalBof 1?87> to he run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; Si00 each, of which 310 must accom-
pany the nominatiun, $10 payable January 1st, 1680; $10-
payable Januarv 1st, 1890; $20 payable May 1st, 1890.
The remaining S-S0 to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pro-
ceeding the race. Payments not made as they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry-
out; $500 added, of which $160 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento-
to carry five pounds extra: of the President Stakes,
seven pounds; cf Any other three* vear-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

I>. V. SMIPPFX, President.
.1. M. I.ARFE. Secretary,

je9tse!5 p. O. liox 188. Stockton, Cal.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 IN PUHSBS.

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 18, 19,
20, 21, OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PROGRAMME.

PURSES 80,000.

First Day. Sept. i9lh.

1. Trotting— 2:37 Class. Purse «»«.

2. Ronniug— All ages, three-quarters af a mile.
Purse $200.

3. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Puree, $50.

4. Running— Handicap. Purse, $100.

Second i>ay, Sept. 1 3th.

5. Trotting— 2.30 Class. PurseS300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile heats. Puree KM,

7. Running — All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse f75.

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Third r>:iy, Sept. 1 4lli.

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 Class. Purse $300.

10. Running — All ages, seven-eightlis of a mile
dash. Purse $200.

11. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse $50.

12. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Fourth Day, Sept. 18lh.

13. Trotting anc" Pacing— 2:26 Class. Parse $400.

14. Running— All ages, five-eighths mile heats.
Purse S20 .

15. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse. $75.

16. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Fifth Bay, Sept. 1 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. Purse $300.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heats.
Purse. $200.

19. Running— All ages, one-qit:irter mile heats.
Purse $50.

20. Running— Alleges, handicap. Purse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. 20th.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:4* Class. Purse $300.

22. Running— All ages, mile dash. Purse $200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse $75.

24. Running— All ages, handicap. rurse$100.

Seventh Day, sept. 21 st.

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Purse $600.

26. Running Novel'y Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. First three-eighths. ?J0; first five-eighths, $75;
first to finish, $125. Purse $250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Wednesday, Oct. *J4Mi.

28. Trotting— For four-year-olds that never beat 2:40.
Purse $300.

Thnr^lay, *'ct. 15th.

29. <lreat Stallion Races— For horses that never beat
2:29. Purse $500.

$1.0 0 reserv.nl for .Spool:*! Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES for ull Trotting aud Paring races
as well as Running Races Nos. 2, M, 10, 14, 18. 22 and 26,
close August 21st, 18S8. Nob. 3,4,7,8,11,12,15,16,19,
20,23, 24 and '11. close at the Track the day before ench
Race, at 5 o'clock p.m. Entries for Four-Year-Olds
and Stallion Races close September 11th.
CONDITIONS.

All Trotlins, and Pacing RaceB to be mile hcita-
Three in five, to harness: five or more to enter; three
or more to start. Entrance fee, IU per cent, of Purse,
and must accompany th» nomination.

All Harness Races will be governed by the ruleB of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to slart
will be governed by the American Racing Rules,

For a walk-over in any race a hone la only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-half of the entmncn
received from the other paid-up entries to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horsedlstancing the field, or any part thereof.
Is entitled to Ant money only.

In Trotting and Pacing Rlices. all purses to be di-
vided Into four moneys, as follows: Fir*t horse 50
per cent.; second horse, 26 pet cent; third horse, is
per cent. ; fourth horse, 10 percent.

All Running Races into three moneys: GO, 30 and 10
percent.

The right is claimed by tho Association to cltange
the orderof any of lli.ge events, should It be to ita
convenience and for the hv»X Interests of the contest*
nnts, but no change will be made In cases where an
injustice would be done to any of tho parties who have
made entries.

Heats In enoh day's races may he trotted, paced or
run alternately.

ENTRIES.
In all eas*s entries must be enclosed in a sealed en"
velope, addressed to the Secretary, stating age, nams*
colnr und sex of horse, name of slro and dam, w ben
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

llm of closing .in iles. AtiziiMt 91«t
and September I I 111 188H.
Address all communications lo

LOKUS 1IVAHS. Secretary.
Or ALEX. LEWIS, Manager,
jy28toc2G P. O. Box 241, bait Lake City, Utah

78

^fee %xtzfax and jlptfrtSTimn.

August 4

LOS ANGELES

9th Annual Fair.

DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION No. 6.

—AT-

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

FIRST MEETUiG OF COAST CIRCUIT.

August 6 to 11, 1888.

$1 .OOO Iii Parses and Premiums.

A GRAND HARVEST HOME AND RACE MEETING.
Tbe entire Fair including pavilion. In the hand-
somest Grounds In America In points of lnteiest
this Fair is second only lo the Rtate Fair.

ENTRIES TO SPEED PROGRAMME
Close July 15th.

DON'T FORGET THE DATE.
FIRST »AY. Monday, August «.

1— Running-- For two-year-oldB. purse, 2300; 8195

•to first; $75 to second; 530 to third; Half mile daah.

2— Running— Fren for all; weight for age; purse,

3450; S'JOO to first; S115 to second; $45 to third horse;

-dash of one mile.

3— Pacing— Free for all; purse, 5600; S3C0 to 2rst;
$150 to second: 590 to third; 560 to fourth horse mile;
beats, best three in five.

4-TROTTING-2.45 class; purse. SHOO: S500 to first;
5250 to second; 5150 to third; Sll/0 to fourth horBe;
mile beats, three.in five.

SECOND BAIT.
5— Ladies' Equestrians hip— Four elegant money,
or other valuable prizes, ftr tbe most graceful and
accomplished lady rider. Grace, skill and superior
horse-womansbip to be the unite of merit, and not
speed. . premiums to be announced later.)

6 — Trotting Stake — For tbree-year-olds, foals of
16P5; closed December, 1887 with nine entries

7 — rBOTTlNG— 2:'Z3 clasc; purse, 51. ( 00: ?5C0 to first;
5250 to second; 5150 to third; $1U0 to fourth horse;
mile beats, best three in five.

THIRD DAY.
B — Running — For three-year-olds; purse 5400: S260
%o first; 5100 to second; 540 to third; three-quarter
milt- dash.

9 — Running — All ages; weight for age; purse, SCO0;
S390 to first; 5150 to second; S60 to third; one and a
quarter .miles.

10-Trotting— Three-year-old stake; foals of 1885;
550 entrance; 5^5 to accompany nomination, and 525
-July 3lBt; 5250 added. Mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions.

11— TRorTiNG— Free for all; purse, 81,20r»; 5600 to
first; 5»i;0 to second; 318C to third; 5120 to fourth
Jhorse; mile beats, three in five.

FOURTH DAY.
12 — Running Stake -For iwo-year-olds; closed
Dec. 1st. 188H. with 21 entries; dash of one mile

13 — Running — All3gts; weight for age; puree, 5400;
S2t0 to first; 5100 to second; 540 to third; three-quar-
ter mile heata

14 -Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds; foals of
1886; closed December, 1886, with 11 entries.

15— Trotting— 2:30 class; purse, S1000; 55 0 to first;
S250 to second; S150 to third, and 5100 to fourth
horse; mile heats, best three in five.
FIFTH DIV
16— Running— Southern California Derby Stakes,
for three-year-old colts and fillies; closed Decem-
ber, 1886, with nine nominations; one and a half
miles.

17— Running -All ages; purse, 5400; of which 5260
to first: SlUO to second; 540 to third horse; three
quarters of t. mil*.

18 — District Trotting — Three minute clasB; L J.
Rose's stable barred; purse, 33011; 5150 to first; 576 to
second; ?45 to third; 530 to fourth; mile heats, three
in five

19— TroTTTNG — 2:20 class- purse, $1000; 5500 to first;
S250 to second; 5150 to third; 5100 to fourth horse;
mile heats, three in five.

SIXTH DAY .
20— Running — Free for all; weight for age; purse,
?350; 8195 to first; 890 to Becend; 835 to third horse;
half-mile beats.

21 — Running — Consolation; beaten horses; purse,
5250; 8165 to first; ?6j to second; and *25 to third
horse; one mile.

22— Trotting— Four-Tear-Old Stake; fo^ls of 1885;
same terms as No. 10; mile heats; three in five.
Opened by consent. See conditions

23— Trotting -2:25 class; purse, 81000; $500 to first;
8250 to second, 8150 to third; 8100 to fourth horse,
mile heats, three in five

EXTRA.
District Trotting— 2:36 class; purse, $300; day of
trotting to be named hereafter; mile heats, three in
five.

Conditions of Three and FnurV«ar.oj(l
Stakes.
American Tvottiaiz Association rules to govern.
Five or more to enter, tbreB to start. stakeB to be
divided— seven-tenths to first horse, two.lenths to
second, one tenth to third. Added money, 5u per
cent to first, 25 to second, 15 to third, 10 to fourth.
If only three start, fourth money reverts to the
Society, if two only start, third and fourth money
reverts to the Society, if walkover, no added money
is given, tbe horse making tbe same only entitled to
tbe stakes actually paid in. Failure to make subse-
quent payments forfeits money paid In.
CONDITIONS.
Ten percent of purse (running, trotting and pac-
ing) lo accompany nominations. American Trotting
Association Rules to govern pacing and trotting;
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Rules lo govern running
events. Terms of races and division of money as
above. Stakes in accordance with adveitisement
when nominations were made. No added money for
a walk-over; horse making same only receives tbe
entrances actually paid in. A horse distancing thi I
field receives first and third money only; In any
other event, first money only.

In all races five are to fill and three to Mart, but a
lesser number of entries will bold, by proportionate
amount of puree being deducted Colors will be
named for ill running nominations- Drivers will
be requested to wear distinct colored caps In all
harness events. The Board reserves the right to
change the order or sandwich beats and races, or
postpone races when, in their judgment it may seem
abvisable. Entries to close with the Secre-
tary, July IS. I HUH. at midnight. Hay and
bedding free to patrons. Everything renovated. New i
barns and stock aocommodatlocs. One admission to
every department. Send for premium list. Further '
particulars address,

Jt. W. KOKI\m>n, President. \
E- A. DeCAMP. Secretory, 7J North Main St.,
or P. O. Box, 210, Los Angeles. jul6tau4

SANTA ROSA

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

—TO BE HELD AT—

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Co., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

INCLUSIVE.

MARYSVILLE
13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

-COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And Continuing Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

SUBSCRIBE 1'UB THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

FIRST DAY— Tuesday Angust 1 i.

Running— Three-fourths mile dash, for district
two-year-olds; 825 entrance; 810 forfeit; 5100 added;
525 lo second horse.

Rnnnlng— Three-fourths mile dash, free for all;
525 entrance; $10 forfeit; 5150 added; 550 to second
horse.

Trotting— 2:30 class; punse, 5500.

Pacing— 2:25 class: purse, S400.

SECOND DAY -Wednesday, Angust 15.

Running- One and one-fourth mile dash, for three,
year-olds; 5:5 entrance; 510 forfeit; 5200 added; 550 to
econd horse.

Trotting- Three minute class, district horses;
purse, 5 100.

Trotting— 2:20 class: purse, 5600.

Trotting — Three year-old district horses; purse-
$300.

THIRD DAY— Thnrsday, August 16.

Running-One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; 8?5 entrance; 519 forfeit; 8200 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, 8500.

Pacing— Free for ail; purse, S5l)0.

Trotting— 2:38 class; district torses; purse, 8400
FOURTH DA V— Friday, Angust I 7.

Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; 520 entrance; 510 forfeit; 5150 added; $40 to
second horse.

Running -Selling race, free for all, mile heats;
purse. 8250; ?50 to second horse; horses entered to
be sold for 81,000; to carry rule weights; two poundB
allowed to eacb hundred dollars down to 55i0; 8*11-,
ing price to be named through the entry box at 6 r.
M. the day before the raoe.

Trolling— 2:40 class; purse, g.">r0.

Trotting — For district yearlings; one mile dash;
purse $100.

FIFTH DAY-Satarday August 18.

Running - One and three-fourth mile dash, free for
all; S:-0 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; 850 to sec-
ond horse.

Running -One mile dash for three- year-olds and
under; $25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $150 added; $50 to
second horse.

Trotting— 2:25 clasB; purse, 8500.

Trotting— Free for all; purse, 8600.

REMARKS \M> CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three t i start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold' a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of tbe purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purseB divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to the first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot beats of ant two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a Bpeclal race between beats. A
horsemakiuga walk-over shall be entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in When less than tbe
required number of Btarters appear they may contest
for the entrance money to be divMed as follows,
66 i to tbe first and 33 i to the socond

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
tbe day preceding tbe race shall be requited lo start.

Where there is mitre than one entry by one person
or in one interest, tbe particular horse they are to
Btart must be named at 6 p. h. of tbe day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwise specified. Running races will
be conducted under the rules of tbe Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association.

Non-starters In running races will be held for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be mined in
their entries.

Entries to all the above races ».» close
win. ih«- Secrttnryou Wednesday, August
1st. IHH8

Entry blankp and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

Tbe district embraces all tbo territory north of
the Bay of San Francisco and west of the Sacra-
mento River. Dietrlst horses must have been owned
In the district six months prior to closing of en-
tries.

.ixo. v itAli.ll At lie, President.

GEORGE A. TIPPER. Sec'y. JolCtaull

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, Angust 98th.

1 — Tbottixg — Two-vear-old Class. Purse, $200-

Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts.

2— Running— Two-vear-old Class. Half mile dash;

Surse.tSOO. Opento Third, Thirteenth and Sevententb
listricts.

3— Trotting — Three-minute Class. Purse, $250.
Open to all horses eligible.

Wednesday, Aneust ,29tu.

4— Trotting— 2:35 Class. Purse, f300. Opento aU
horses eligible. _

5— Running— Half mile and repeat. Purse, 8200.
Open to all horses owned in this State.

6— Trotting— Three-vear-old Class. Purse, 8300.
Open to all horses eligible.

Thursday, August 3«th.

7— Trotting— 2:27 Class, Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

8— Trotting— Ayer's Stake— One-year old colts sired
hv Alpheus. Purse, 3150; entrance added.

9— Pacing — 2:20 .Class. Purse, $400. Open 'to all
horses eligible.

Friday, August 3 1st.

10- Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

11— Bcnning— One mile and repeat. Purse, 8300.
Open to all.

12- Trotting- 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Lames' Riding— Purse, $l00,and divided asawarded
by tbe Judges.

Saturday. September 1st.

13— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, 8*00. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Bonn ing— One mile dash. Purse, $200. Opento
all horses owne 1 in this State.

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, 8600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AND RUM ARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of tbe State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but tbe
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate of
fiftv per cent, for the first horse, twenty -five per cent.
to the second, fifteen per cent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will nave their entrance money returned to
them after decision bv the Judges.

The Board reserves" the right to trot or run heats of
anv two races, alternatelv, or call a special race be-
tween beats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessarv. For a walk-over a horse is
onlv entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained bv the Society from the other .en-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field then to first and fourth
monevs.

Non-starters must be declared out the dav previous
to the race thev are engaged inbv S o'clock p. M., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
monev.

All purses or premiums paidas soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries to the races, except No. 8, will
close with the secretary Ausrust lO, 1888.

Races commence each dav at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

•KB" The Association is a "member of the ^National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and wiU see that the Bules are strictly enforced.

Address aU communications to tbe Secretary.

CST1 Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents.

D. ¥. KNIGHT, President.
I.J. SHERWOOD, Secretary.
Postoffice Address: Marysville, Cal. jly7tau25

TWENTY-SIXTH

AGRICULTURAL

DISTRICT.

Amador and Calaveras

FAIR,

IONEJJITY,

AUGUST 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

No. 1.— Running Stake- For District saddle
horses: 8>o for starters; 850 added. Six hundred
yards and repeat.

No. 2.— Running Stake— For District horses; f20
entrance, half forfeit, 8iso added, of which 850 to sec-
ond horse; third to save stake. Half mile dash.

No. 8.— Free for all trotters and pacf rs without a
record up to date entries close. Purse $300.

No. 4.— Running Stakb— For all ages; 8^>entrance-
810 forfeit, 9200 added, of which 850 to second horse;
third to save stake. One mile and repeat.

No. 5.— Trotting Purse, 8i'"0— 2:27 Class.

No. **.— Running Stake— For all aceB; 82> entrance,
810 forfeit, 8200 added, of which 950 to eecond horse;
third to save Btake. Half mile and repeat.

No. 7.— Trotting Purse, 8500— Free for nil.

No.".— Running Stake— For all ages; t20eutrance,
810 forfeit, 8150 added, of which 850 to Becond horse;
third to Bave stake. Three-quartiT mile and repeat.

No. 9.— Running Stake. Handicap— For District
horse b; 915eutrance; half forfeit; 815m added, of which
850 to second horse, third to save stake. Six hundred
ynrds dash.

No. in.— Pacing Purse. 8305— Free for all.

No. U.— Special Trotting Pursk-8400, 2:40 class.
Entries close August 1st.

Date of closing entries on No. 7, free for all Trotting
Purse, and No. 10, free for all Pacing Purse, has been
extended to August 1st. All other races closed.
REMARKS AND CONDITIONV

Extra races will be given each day ; conditions to be
Announced the day previous, when entries will close

Eutrle* to nil the above races, mile n
otherwise specified, close wltb *lie Secre-
tary July lA. 1888.

AH trotting And pacing races are the best three In
five-five to enter and three to start, but the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate amjunt of
the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany
nomination. Trotting and pacing purses divided at
the rate of GO per cunt, to first horse 90 per cent, to
second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association Bules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any "day's
racing, or to trot a Bpeclal race between heats. A
borse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When lesB than the
required number of starters appear the> may con-
test for the entrance money, to be divided as follows :
66*t' to the first, and 33,4; to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one Interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added monev paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Hi ciety to govern
running races, except when' conditions named are
otherwise ,

Bacing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors.

The Board reserves tbe right to change the above
order of races by giving contestants notice ot the
same hy 6 o'clock p. m. of the day prec ding the race.

District races open to El Dorado County.

No horse 1b qualified to be entered in any District
race that has not been owned in Amador. Calaveras,
or El Dorado Counties six months prior to the day of
the race.

Stables, hay and Btraw free to competitors.

BaceB commence each day at I p. u., sharp.

The lone track is one of tbe best and fastest on tbe
Coast

V. S. GREGORY, President.

C. T. LA GRAVE, Secretary apTtoau*

ioo Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

inyiPlaulB

Brood-Mare for Sale.

SORREI. MARK strip in face; ,leaci sound; 15:3-
weighs yoo, smooth and handsome, sired l,v Jnhii
Nelson sire „f Aurora j:;t. Nerea law, Oeo Man.
loril _:_,,>, mo L::i i; rl.ini bv M vsterv mm of Wave's

'■I ('lav. This mar, -I.... .,] „ „ ,rt»fin 2:30.

S:J0K anil Is known by dozens ot horsemen In this
eomiiri .,» a c«» and ennragoua inn. she Is In toal
In Ant. in -li V I have a yearling out of this mare
anil li> Anteontbst is eonsidered a iilionomenal colt

in appearance,. peed a lonealy. 1 bave been offered

nior. for bin, than I charge for this mare in foal

address "" "° tri"K's' Ftir '"fiber particulars

„_ . H- W. PECK. Ileal, l.l.iir".,

HJ'T? Sonoma Co., 4 a]

,y

$6,000 IN PURSES.

First Day -Tuesday, August 1 1 , 1888.

$250.00.

].— TROTTING -For two-year-old colta owned n
the district. Mile beats, best two in three, to harness
and to role. Purse J250.

$300.00.

2.-TROrTING— Three miDute class. Mile heals,
best three in five, to harness and to rale. Purse
83ct).

Second Day- Wednesday, AuenstSTd.

$300.00.

3.— TROTTING— For three-year-olds and under.
Mile heats, best three lo five, to harness and to rule
Purse 8300.

l.-TROTTING— 2:10 class. MM* heata. best three
in five, to harness and to rule, purse 1100.

Tnlrd Day— Tliursdny, August 23rd.

$9 50.00.

6.— TROTTISG-D:23 class. Mile heats, best three
in f.ve, to harness and to role. Purse 1750.

$500 00.

«.— PACING-Free foi all. Mile heats, bret three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 15ta).

$100.00.

7. — BOGGY RACE— Free for all boggy horses with-
out a record owned in the district, owners to drive.
Mile heats, three in five, to rule. Purse £100.

Fourlu Day— Friday. Angust T-lth.

$6011 OO.

8.— TROTTING-2:27 class. Mile heata. beat three
in five, to harness and lo rule. Purse $600.

$400.00.

9.— TROTTING-2:33 class. Mile beats, best three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 1*00.

Hull Day— Saturday. August 15th.

$400.00

10,-TROTTlNG-For four-year-olds and under
Mile heats, best three in five, to haroess and lo rule
PnrseWOO.

$1000.00.

ll.-TROTTlNG-Free for all. Mile heats, three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 11,000.

Races Nos. 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11 open to tbe State. All
other races opeD to the following counties: Mendo-
cino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou Plumas
Lassen, Modoc, Sierra, Yuba, Sutler, Nevada' Trinity'
Teha-sa, Colusa and Bute.

Entries to close with tlie Secretary Au.
gnsl 1, 1888, at HIP. M. Entrnnce feeof ten
per cent, of purse must accompany all nominations.
C. «'. MASON, President.

IO. D. SPHOl'I., Secretary, cliico. «'al

1888

2Pte 25££;etler ami ^pxrclssttaw.

TIME SCHEDULE.

PaB&tmger TrainB leave and arrive Passenger Depc
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Street*
San Francisco.

KAVE
S. F. I

In effect August 1, 1

12:01 P| Cemetery and Menlo Park | 2:1:0*

7:15a

8:30 a
10:30 a
■3:30 p

8:30 a1 (

10:30aI J

•3:30 PI... „

4:30 p! L

Santa Clara, San Jose, and,...
.. Principal Way Stations

■)\

10:31 a . Almadenaud Way Static na | 5:42p

•3-30 pU Salinas and Monterey..

'Gtlroy, Pajaro.Cafltroville f g^p

) ! tS:35p

It

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.•10:02 a

6 :40 p
I tS:35p

j tCapltolajand Santa Cruz ( +§.'35, p

+- — i * Monterev and Santa Cruz, Sunday ) I
T'-0UA('t ETcursion Train. j>

a-?n . I $ Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton 1 i R.,n „
b'dUAl)(San LuisObispo) A Way Stations, f I a-i" F

a— Morning p. — Afternoon.
•Sundaysexcepted. tSnndayeonly tTheatre train Sat-
urdays only Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Onlv J*
miles staging between Teropleton and San Lui=
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through
rate 13.50

Special Rodnd-tklp Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paralso Springs.

Special Notice— Round- trip tickets to the famous
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can he had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Bate, $7.&0.

EXCCBSIOX TICKETS.

t.„„ », j«.™ „„«„ ( Sold SrorDAT Moentng:

For Sundays only,} for rettmi 8arae ^^

ForSaturday, ( Sold Satttbday and Sunday" onlv
Sunday and-' good, for return until following Mob.
Monday, ( day, inclusive, at the folio wing rates

Bound Trip

from San
Franc '.sco to

Sattoll RoundTrip
Mon.i from San
Tkt. '! Francisco to

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Fair Oaks

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Mayfield

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Lawrences....
Santa Clara-.

Ticket Offices. — Passenger Depot, Townsend
atreet, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH ,

superintendent Aest. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.

San Jose

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Aptos

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Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing* Shooting and fishing

TEAKS LEAVE SAIff FSA2TCIRCO DAXX.Y FOE

MONTEREY,

■CITE HOST CHABUXNG

Summer and winter Resort of tli e
Pacific foast,

with its beautuul Groves and delightful Drives. Trom
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may >* had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompiuo, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise f or Bporta.
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ABE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming bathB, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual baths, with douche and shower facilities-

THE FAVOBITE ROUTE to those well-knowr
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQTJEL AN» SANTA CKC2

Tfl VIA THE NORTHERN- DrVTSION',

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

CBroad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the countiea
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Bemto, Santa Cruz
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in gres
variety Notably

i|nail. Pigeon, Snipe, Dnck, eeese. Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PtLABCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo Tor those well-known Retreats, PUBIS
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of ranee at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets

will be entitled to _.„ „„ „

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DOi-S
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge n
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
tolssne CHECKS for all dogs receved in Baggage

fibrin order to guard against accidents to Dog
while In transit. It Is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken In Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townaenrf
street, Valencia Station, and No ^8 Market Bt.. Grand
Hotel A..H.R. JUDAH.

O. BASSETT, Asat. Pasa and Tkt Agent ,

Bnperlntendent.. jy21

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88' Southern Pacific Co.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
■ FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants wLn send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage. •

THE FAlRLVlVJi CATALOGVE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of tns
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

<»i: IBI MIREI* AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOl'XG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breedfu"

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty Is made at Fairlawn of raising

STAIXIOSS AND FIIXIES FOR BREEDING PFRPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Ureatest I'nilormity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, bighiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTT? HAT!? PPTPT? PT A "NT is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
in.£j Unrj-rjXlL/rj rUall animal tor sale is printed in the catalogoe. Pur-
chasers from a distance can bny on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest Irom
date.

THE STAIXIOX* IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium 41)0 .

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:132, the fastest stallion
thst ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION:.

Aberdeen (37),
Pire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Bailie Woodward, 2:15*; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19*. etc. Limited to 30 mares at $iOO the season,
or S 1 30 to insure a mare in foal.

Alt cio (S548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 hy
insurance.

Almont Wilkes 1131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 hy insurance.

Maximum, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium 4939 ,

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patoh*>n; Id
d3m by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
880 hy insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be enlered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion'i
limii is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Loch Box 320.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from thel
hest blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshire3, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasons me prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address,

Jfeb52

AM)B£W SMITH, Redwood Oty,

Or fit 218 California Street. San Francisco.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorn*. Herefords, Devens,
ard sun] sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIB MODRED and
DABF.BIjS", and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Kathbone.

€. BRUCE rOWE.
ch jul* Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale-.

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners

FOX-TERRIERS,
Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol.
Iars, delivered San Francisco mail boat

John T. M'lrmes and Co.,

PEOIGREE STOCK AGtJiTS,

105 PITT STREET, SIDNEY, NEW SOOTH 'WALES.

Registered table Address "PEDIGREE."

mr24eow

CHILD'S CABBOlCBl'MAl SBEEP DIP

"PaWnte<Un Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive sea* core. A liquid, soluble In

cold uatcr. It Is absotately non<

poisonous.

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
ine gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, St. £5 pereallon.

Special discounts an1 termB to agents and large
tonsumers. For samples and other information ap-

P JL\M>E A HOFOH, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St.. San Francisco, Cal

17septl2

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr." 8. B. Whitehead has for 6fteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARTEL LATBBOP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ. ,
3. B. HAGGTN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

B. P. ASHE, ESQ.. W1L COBBrTT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO I.ciiles.lor ff Street,
l&martf San Francisco.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
VS Montgomery Street, San Francisco

8PKC1AL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties ol
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hos. C. Greek, Hon. J. D- Cake,

Sacramento. Sallnaa.

j. P. Saroent. Esq., Hon. John Boees
Sargente. Colusa.

Hon. L. J. Robe, Hon. A. Walrath.

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Haooin. Esq.. San Francisco
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smitht
secretary State Atrricultural Society.
At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery 4 Rea. Real

EBeitngAtfienoldest established firm In the live-stock
business ->n this Coast, and having conducted the
important auctlm ealea in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollaXB.we r.-H J;: tifi^d in claiming nneqaalled farlH.
ties for diBposlngof live stock of pvery description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every brveder^nd dealer of prom-
inence upon the PaciQc Coast, thus enabling us to
trive full publicity to animals placed with as for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live slock of all
d.-^riptinr.R will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description, "ft e are author-
Ized to refer to the gentlemen whose namee are

'"oo^IbUIXIF A CO., 72 Montgomery btnet.

(PACIFIC SISTEM.)
leave and are due to arrive at

San Fran cSsco.

LEAVE

(FOB)

From May 31. 1888. |

ABEIVI
(FROM)

3:00 a U

.. ..Callstogii ard Napa.

i;jOpii

10:30 a m

.....Raj wards and Niles

9:00 a M

lone via Liver more

4 :30 F «

Knight's Landing

Livennore andPleasantoru.

8 3Ct P M

Los Angeles, Deming, El

_™ Paso and East .

S:t0 a m

Los Angeles and Mojave

12:15 r u

1 1 tO 3 P M

Milton.

8:30 A si

Ogden ana East

10:45 a if

3:30 p M

-. ..Ogden and East.

.-..Red Blaff via HarjBvflle.

7:00 *. H

Redding via Willows

^...Sacramento, via Benlcfa

8:30 a m

via Benicia „..

10:15 a M

— - via Ltvermore..

— via Benicia.

4:30 p u

" via Benicia.. .

*9fl0 a M

Sacramento River Steamers

Ran J-.r .-..,..

12:45 P if

9:00 a M
3:00 P M

•3:4.i p m
3:45 a K
8:45 a If

••

•4:30 P M

™ " _

sToo'p'ii

Santa Barbara...

14:15 p v

9:00 a m

Stockton via Livermore..

4;00 P H
6:30 P M

10:13 a «

Siskiyou k Portland

8:00 a m

4:00 e m

10:15 a u

]

LOCAL KERRY TBAISS.

From San Franchco Rally

TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00— 6:30— 7:CO— 7:30— 8-00—
8:30— 9:00—9:30— 10:00-10:30— 11:00-11:30— 12 :00-n-30
—1:00— 1:30— 2;00— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4rtM — 4-80 — 5-Oft
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30— 7:00— «:00-9:0n— 10:00-11:00— 12-0«»

ro FRTJTT VALE, (via East Oakland)— *ame as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., inclusive also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 P.M.

TO FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda)— "9:30— 7:00-«12-0O

TO ALAMEDA-*6:0u— •6:30— T:UO— "7:3C-s:0O — •b-Sl—
S:00— 9:30— 10:00— tlO^O—U:00— Jll :30— 12:00— 112:3r —
1 :00— Jl :30— 2 :00— J2 :i0— 3 :00— 3 :3C— 1 :00 — 4:30— 5 -00—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11 :0O— 12-00

TO BERKELEY" and WEST BERKELEY--6-00—
•6:30-— 7:(W— *7:3u— 8:u0- »8 30— i»:00— 9:30— 10 00—
t!0:30— 11:00— 111:30—12:00- tl2:3U-l 00-11:30-200
£2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 6:00-5:30— 6:00— 6-3U—
7:00— 3:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— U:».»0.

To San FraneUeo Daily.

FROM FRUIT VALc ("via East uaklandj— 0:25— 6:55
— 7:''?:i— 7:5o-8:25— 8:&5— 9:25—9:55— 10:25— 10:55- 11:2$
11 »o— 12:25—12 35— 1 :25— 1 :55— 2:25— 2 ;55— 3:25— 3:55
— 1:25 — 1:55— 5:25— 5:55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 9:53.

FROM FRLUT VALE (.vta Alameda) — •c:'a-=i:51 —
|9:20— -3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND-*5:30-6:00- 6:30— 7:0>-
7:39—8 :00— 8 :30— 9 :00— 9 :30— 10 :00— 10 :30 —11 :0t — 1 1 -3o
12:00—12:30—1 :00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3 :u0— 3 ;30— 4 SO —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00-9:00 9:o8—
10:58
ROM BSOADWAi", OAKLAND-9 m nutes later
than from East Oakland.

(■"BOM ALAMEDA— r-J::ji)-6.rO-«e:3i1— 7:00 -*7:3'— 8:00
*o:30-9.0O— 9:30— 10.00— 110:30-11:00— 111:30— 12:00—
112:30— 1:00— 11:30—2:00— (2 :a)- 3:10-3:30- 4:00 —
4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00-6:30- 7;00— 8:00— 9:00-10:1)0—
11:0'.

.-'BOM BERKELEY imdWE-T BERKELEY- *5:2S
—5:55— •6:25— 6:55-*T:25- 7 ;5o-n:i5-s :55— 9:2.5-9:55
—110:25—10:55- 111 :25— 11:55— 1-2:25 - 12:55— 11 :25—
1:55— 12:25— 2:55-3:25— 3:55— 4:25— 4:55— 6^5—5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55—9:55—10:55.

CivrlEK BOITE.

— 9:16— liuo— i J>

FROM SAN FRANCISCO-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— *6a5— 8:15— 10 do— 12:15— 2:15—

4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundavs excepted. tSaturdays excepted; ISundays
only. {Monday excepted,

Standard Time tarnished by Lick Orseevatort.

%. »i. TOWNE,

jy2l Gen. Manager.

T. H. HOODMaS.
0(»n. Pass, k Ttk A&.

Important Sales

OF

Thoroughbred Short-
Horn Cattle.

August 14 and 15, 1888.

Forest Home and
Baden Herds,

TUESDAY, August 14,

AT

FOREST HOME,

ADJOINING SAN JOSE,

By direction of Col. Coleman Younger, w wll] Ml]
the noted Forest Homo Head of Slibrt rtorns. num-
bering about riv. i>r, h< ol lb-' Choicest
bret-ding. It compneefl KirkloTiuttonSi Alnirles,
Tbomdales. Lonans, Oxfords and ota
the Bates strain nf tin- Short Horn family. Tin- Pile
willcominiii''- iit n a. \r Catalogues vrtD be readj
August land may !>■_' had of Co] YotUBgOZ orttM Auc-

ttoneexs.

WEDNESDAY, August 15,

AT

BADEN STATION,

SAN MATEO COUNTY,

Bv direction M R> -r.F.KT A8HB! RMR, ESQ.. we
wtlloffer the eel '• IlKAIi ol SHORT

ih i kns anmberiojrabool FIFTY HEAD OF i Hi iR.
OUOKBRES CATTLE of the choicest and most faah-
ionable strains.

At the same time will beoffen ol lll'JH

GRADE PFRH AM ""f first cla»s dalrv strains.

S.iK- will c.mimi loguva will be

reads Auirnsi i. td upon .ippiic:itiim to

ROBERT ASHBURNER, Baden Sudon
signed, aurtioncers,

KILI.IP A CO., 19 Houl«nmcr( S

j : ; J San Fra 1 1

80

<glx£ Iprnxljer awxl j^pxrrisman.

August 4

SPEEDY

LIVE

L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

L. C. SMITH,

? «

" « 1-3

3 J 01

IV-unafacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
A Demonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the "L. G. Smith" Gun.

At tl e Cleveland Cartridge Co.'s tournament, leld at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the"fcmltb"gnnwon flrst money In ererp class It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amon 1(33,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b»st average in the 0(1 class In the 90
class twon the 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-claes it took the 1st, 3rd, 4tb and 5th- in the 70 claw il

SESD FOR DESCRIPTIVE (ATALWIIE AND l>KICt LIST. aiu.tf

ESTABLISHED 1355.

Race Goods.

LARGEST AND BEST STOCK ON THE
COAST.

J. 0'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALhK

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENTS FOR
Fennell's Oynthiana Hobbe Boots,

J. H. Fenton's Chicago Specialties,

Pe. Dixon's Condition Powdebs,

*ft?4 OOUBAOLT'S 0AD8T10 BALSAM

THEBOHANON

msm

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast
P. HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEY. Sec'y
•»"8en<J for Circular. oct d

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Biding Baggies,
Breaking Carts.

IJohanon Carriage Co., ""6hic!aco.'

Send for Catalogue.

myia

DO YOU WANT A D OK5

DOG BUYERS' GUIDE. I

Colored plates, 100 engravings \\
of different breeds, prices they are 1
worth, and where to buy them [(
Mailed for 15 Ceni". • ■
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS, f.
237 S. Eighth St- Philadelphia, Fa. |
Oapr

STUD DOGS

111 'MI 'I'., (\ K. R. 37G1), winner of second and
special, San Francisco, 1888. Fee -"-Ti.

1IIKI I ,\ K. S. B..G436). Winner of two firstB
and five sprcials. Fee 825.

Pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Patii Crootetb
T.,and Irish Setter Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
ElcboT. for sale.

No better bred nor handsomer animal* can be had
Anywhere. A. It TRUMAN.

i:iiuo ki;nm;i.s,
iep38cftul 161 W HuMb Street, 8 V.

so

HORSE BOOTS, a

w

RACING "MATERIAL CpP

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J, A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street. - - - - San Francisco.

. 2<b«

THE PARKER GUN.

W

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALVS HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lour Branch, Feb. H and 15, 1888, The Park r won
first and third prizeB. taking ?1, 200 out of the SI. 6C0 cosh prizes, beating such shooters as O. W Budd W
O.Graham (England), Frank Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United States
becausethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. Y. Wobld

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and 11, 1887, the leading prizes and best, average were won wiih a

AT* THE WORLD*3 TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3 1887 The
Parker won leading prize and lest average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO.'S TOURNAMENT, bekVat Cleveland. O. , Sept. 14 1886 The Parker
won S900 out of the 51,200 purse offered.

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first Tprize in WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP from Bucb sbotsaa
Carver, Bogaxdus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

New York Salesroom, 97 Chambers St.. 17mr Merl<b>n « onn

ESTABLISHED 1854T

S. TOO ME Y £ GO.,

Canal Dover, Ohio.,

The only builders of the genuine TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE
SULKIES and Sporting Vehicles.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Toomey Standard Sulky 1b made in three sizes.

We will name but a few of the great army of promt-
nent trainers and drivers who are using the genuine
H. Tooim-y & Co, Truss Axle Sulkies.

B. C. HOLLY,
U. VALENSIN,
A. MCDOWELL,
J. MAGUIKE,
b\ VAN NESS,
M.8AULSBURY
O. MAitVIN,
r. V. JOHNSON
GEO. FULLER, a

H. GOLDSMITH
J. W. HONATHAN,
O. A. HICKOK,
H.UITCHOCK,
LEESHANER.
JOHNSPLAN,
B. W. LEVENS.
M McMANUS,
nd many ottieis-

Send for full description of the Original and Gen-
uine TOOMEY SULKIES.

S. TOOMEY A CO., Canal Dover, Olilo.

The public is being imposed upon by an Imitation
of our TrusB Axle Sulky, and as a protection to our
many customers aud justice to ourselves, we feel it
our duty to caution the public.

-tffalnst rriiiidsiiiid Imitations.

Aud if you want the genuine

TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE SULKY.
" STANDARD "

" TRAINING

ROAD, SPEED AND SKELETON
WAGON, orTOOMEYCARTS. Send yourorderto
S. TOOMEY A CO.,

Canal Dover, Ohio,
The only place they are made,

WM. D. O'KANE,

96? Market St, San Frnnclwo, Cal.

Who is our authorized ngent for the coast, and the
only piace thcea sulkies enn be sten and bought In
San Francisco. All others of so called Truss Axle
Sulkies are IMITATIONS and FRAUDS, and are
built on our reputation. my26 tf

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTER ATKJ

Wo offer for sale on favorablo terms to the Trade.
CATH Eft WOOD'S I'l.a.EHICATED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Hear/ oull
Double B. and Monoerram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, hi cased of 1 doz. quart bottloa each,
Brunswick Club (Pure 01 A Rye) aud C|ii»er Ten (Very Old and Choice).
£5T For excellence, purity and evonuese of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies I uuorted
■ -inly objection to be niude to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be improve.

upon

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.

XII K AUENTS,

SAM FBASllSCO.lt'AUFOHNlA

J

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1888.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

Glenbrook Entries. ,

Tuesday —August V8th.

No. I. Running — Open to all. 826 entrance, 810 forfeit, S160 added;
•econd horse ?50, third ?25. Three-fourths of a mile and repeat.

W. M. Murry, Sacramento, s c Peregrine by Joe Hooker, dam Irene
Harding.

G. W. Trabern, Sacramento, ch m Blue Bonnet by Joe Hooker, dam
Kate Carson.

A. Y. Stephenson, lone, b m Avondale by Mannaduke, dam Pirou-
ette.

L. A. Blaslngame, Fresno, b m Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady
Jane:

W. L: Davis, Stockton, b s Jack Brady by Wlldidle, dam Sour Grapes,

No: 3. Trotting— 2:30 class. Open to ill. Purse ?5C0. (Did not filli.

No. 3. Trotting — For three-year-olds and under.

No. 3. Substitute Trotting— PuiseS300.

E. G. Morgan, Grass Valley, b m Beatrice by Sterling, dam unknown.

A. D. West, Grass Valley, b a General Hamilton by Til ton Almoin,
dam Cricket t.

0. X. Taylor, Nevada City, b f Blue Bell.

Wednesday— AUG nsT 29th.

No. 4. Banning— Open to all. 850 entrance, 825 forfeit, 8300 added;
second borse S75, third ?iP. One mile and repeat.

G. W. Trafaern, Sacramento, b g Dave Douglass by Lelnster, dam
Lilly Simpson.

L. A. Blaslngame, Freono, b s Hermes by Bavswater. dura Herclalde.

W. L. KaviB, Stockton, b s Jack Brady by Wlldidle, dam 9our Grapes.

Patrick Riley, GrasB Valley, b g Sir Thad by Thad Stevens, dam Lady
Amanda.

Wm. Boots. Milpitas, b g Index by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy.

No. 6. Running — Open to all. For two- year-olds. $25 entrance,
$10 forfeit, $150 added; second horse $50, third $26. Five-elghtha of a
mile.

Jobn Roavey & Co., San Francisco, b f Bessie Shannon by Shannon,
dam Betty Bishop.

W. M. Slurry, Sacramento, b c Almont by Three Cheers, dam Ques-
tion.

G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, b c G. W. by Eyrie Daly, dam by Thad
Stevens.

No. 0. Trotting— 2:60 class. Open to all. Purse $400. (Did not fill).

No. 6. Substitute Trotting— For named borees. Purse 8200.

A. Morgan, Grass Valley, 8 g Fred by Nelson, dam unknown.

0. B. Clark, Nevada City, b m Maggie O. by Doncaster, dam by
McCracken.

G.F.Jacobs, Nevada City, b f Sidney J. by Revolution, dam by
McCracken.

A. D. West, GraBS Valley, Nellie S.

Thubsdax— August 30th.

No. 7. Running— District 826 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100 added.
Second borse $60, third $26. Half mile and repeat.

Wm. Laduft, Hosevllle, g g Grey Guest by Geo. Miller, dam by
Belmont.

Patrick Riley, Grass Valley, b g Sir Thad by Thad Stevens, dam
Lady Amanda.

Jobn Irwing, Grass Valley, s s Nick of the Woods by Lelnster, dam
Little Sophie.

A. D. West, Grass Valley, b g Billy the Eld by Lelnster, dam Lillio
Simpson.

No. 8. Trotting— 2:40 class, Open to all. Purse $500. Did not
fill.

No. 8. Substitute Trotting— For named horses. Purse 8*00.

A. D. West. Grass Valley, b s Gen. Hamilton by Tilton Almont, dam
Crlckett.

C F. Taylor, Nevada City, b s Pasha by Echo, dam by Belmont.

s! A . Eddy, Nevada City, Beiford.

No. 9. Pacing— 2:80 class. Open to all. Purse 1600. Did net
fill.

FEIDAY— AUG. SlST.

N«. 10. Sunning— Open to all. 850 entrance, $25 forfeit, $260
added. Second borse 875, third $50. One mile and a half.

G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, b m Haidee by Eing Alfonso, dam
Inverness.

E. Flitner, lone, br g Menlo by Young Prince, dam Hattie Haw-
thorne.

A. Y. Stephennon, Boise City, b m Susie S. by Marmadnke, dam
Pirouette.

L. A. Blaslngame, Fresno, b m Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady
Jane.

W. Boots, Mil pi tan. blk g Index by Thad Stevens, dam Gypsy.

No 11. Banning -Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $160
added . Second horse 850, third $35. Five-eighths of a mile and re-

W. M. Murray. Sacramento, b o Peregrine by Joe Hooker, dam Irene
Harding.

Job. Woodburn, Sacramento, s b J. M. R. by Emerson Kilpe, dam
by Joe Daniels.

G. W. Trabern, Sacramento, ch m Blue Bonnet, by Joe Hooker, dam
Kate Carson.

E. Flitner, Sacramento, b m Minnie K. by Camperdown, dam
Sal He Blair

Robert Munroe, Oakdale, ch h Pickpocket by Joe Danlela, dam by
Specter

H. E. Barton, lone, b s Painkiller by Joe Hooker, dam Betsy
Magulre,

H. E. Barton, lone, b m Minnie B. by Lelnster. dam unknown.

L.A. Blaslngame, Fresno, b s Hermes, by Bayswater, dam Her-
clalde .

No, 12. Trotting— 'J;24 class. Open to all. Purse $600 . Did not fill.

No. 18. Running— Saddle borse stake. District. Catch weights.
$6 entrance, $5 added. Four moneys; 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. One
mile. Reopened until 6 p. m. of day preceding race,
Satubday— 8ept. IbI ,

No 14 - Running— Open to all. $60 entrance, $26 forfeit, $300 added.
Second horse 875, third. 850 One mile and repeat.

G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, b g Dave Douglas by LelnBter, dam
Lilly Simpson.

A. Y. rJtepbonson, BoiBe City, b m Susie S by Marmaduke, dam Pir-
ouette.

W. L. Davis, Stockton, b b Jack Brady by Wlldldle, dam Sour
Grape*.

Patrick Riley, Grass Valley, b g Sir Thad by Thad Stevens, dam
Lady Amanda.

Wm. Boots, Milpitas. "blk g Index by Thad Stevens, dam GypBy.

No. 13. Running— District. $20 entrance. $10 forfeit. $100 added.
Second horse $60, third $25. Flve-eighthB of a mile.

Patrick Riley, Grass Vail y, bg Sir Thad by Thad Stevens, dam
Lady Amanda.

John Irving, Grass Valley, s s Nick of the Woo Je by Lelnster, dam
Little Sopbie.

Wm. Lachee, RoBeville, g g Grey Guest by Geo. Miller, dam by Bel-
mont.

No. 15. Trotting— 2:27 class. Open to all. Purse 8500, declared
filled with three entries.

Owen Bros., Fresno, g s Barbero by Len Rose, dam Barbara.

H, H. Htlmon, Fresno, Emma Temple by Jackson Temple, dam by
Emigrant.

G. H. Ddherty, Crescent Mills, br s Victor by Echo, dam by Wood-
burn.

No. 17. Paclng-2:20 class. Open to all. Purse $6C0 Did not
fill. Gkohge Fletcher, Secretary.

San Joae Fair Entries.

Monday. September 21th.
No entries sent.

Tuebday, September 25th.

2. Trotting— Puree, $400. 2:35class.

San Mateo stock Farm b g Ben All by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr., dam Thor-
oughbred.

Palo Alto Stock Farm b f Sonnet by Bentonian, dam Sontag Dixie.

S. B. Emernon, Mountain View, br m Maggie E. by Nutwood, dam
by Geo. M Patchen Jr.

3. Trotting- Garden City Colt Stake. For three-yea r-olds. Closed
April 1st with seven entries.

4. Trotting— Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For two-y ear-olds.
Closed April lat with thirteen entries. Mile and repeat.

Wednesday, September 26tb.

5. Running Stake— For two-year-olds. $25 entrance, $10- forfeit, $200
added; $50 to second horBe, $25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed
five pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.

John Heavy A Co , San Francisco, Bessie Shannon by Shannon, dam
Bettle Bishop.
Palo Alto Stock Farm ch t Aurelia by Wlldldle, dam imp. Amelia.
Palo Alto Stock Farm b f Fauetlne by Flood, dam Flirt.
P. C. Dornalech, Los Angeles, s g Nalcho by Wanderer, dam Flower

J. D. Dunn, Los Angeles, s c Four AceB by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid
of the MlBt,

W. L.Appleby, Santa Clara, b c Wild Oats, by Wlldidle, dam Mary
Givins,

W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, blk f Futurity by John Adams, dam Kiln
Doane,

B. P Hill, El Cajon.chf Odetla by Shilob, dam by Error.

6. Running— Free purse, $200. For all ages $50 to second horse.
One and one-eighth miles.

Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m Daisy D., by Wheatley, dam Black

D Henneesv, Sacramento, br m Welcome 3 by Warwick, dam Aeola.

Maltese Villa Stables, Sacramento, ch f Idalene Cotton 4 by Jim

Brown, dam Lizzie P. . — „ , _ .

B. C. Holly, Vallejo, ch f Nancy 3 by Jim Brown, dam Mamie Hub-

Palo Alto Stock Farm b c Brutus 3 by Macgregjr, dam Imp. Teardrop.
P. C. Dornalech, Los AngeleB, blk g Del 3 by Falsetto, dam Mattie

^W.6™ Appleby, Santa Clara, ch f Carmon3 by Wlldidle, dam Nettle

B P Hill El Cajon.b m Carmalita 4 by Hardwood, dam Shlloh.
7' Trotting— Purse, $800. 2;20claBff.
Alfred Gonzalez. San Francisco, blk m Kate Ewing.
C H. Holly che Woodnut by Nutwood, dam Addle. _ .

L J Rose, Los Angeles, b s Alcazar by Sultan, dam Mlnne-Ha-Ha.
8." Trotting— Puree, ?600. Three minute cUbb. ; •
W S Ray San Francisco, b s Perihelion by Admiral, dam Flora,
B C Holly Vallejo, b f Economy by Echo, dam Lady Berkey.
L j' Rose, Los Angeles, b g Dubec by Sultan, dam Madam Day.
J. R. Hodson, Sacramento, ch g The Dude by Gold Dust, dam by
Chieftain. , • r a _

J. A. DuBtiu, Oakland, ch in Lady Eecott.

Thursday, September 27th.
9. Running— Free purse, $200. $50 to Becond horse. For all ages.
Maltese V&la Stables, Sacramento, ch g Elwood 4, by Norfolk, dam
B.C. Holly, Vallejo, ch f Fasilade's Last 3, by Johu W. Norton, dam

W L Appleby, Santa Clara, chf Notldle 4, by Wlldldle, dam Bonanza.

10 TrottfnK-Purse, $500. 2:27 class.

Sun Mateo Stock Farm b g Ben All by Geo. M. Patchen Jr., dam

ufllavey San FranciBCO.sB Bonanza by Atherton, dam Sister by

Palo AltoStock Farm b g Express by Electioneer, dam Esther.

J. R. Hodson, Sacramento, blk g Artist by McCracken'e OoldduBt,

aChas^DavlB, San Francisco, blk g Franklin by Gen. Reno, dam m-
W. H.". Votgt, Santa Clara, b a Eros by Electioneer, dam Sontag Mo-
ll Trotting— Pi.rBe,$'>00. 2:22claBS.

H W ;seale MayQnld, b g Alfred S, by F.lmo, dam Nora Marshall.
Palo Alto Stock Farm b f Gertrude Russell by Electioneer, dam

F^ti. Miller, Jr., San FranclBCO, blk gThapain by Berlin. dam Lady

J. A?Dustin, Oakland, brgGus Wllkee by Mnmbrluo Wilkes.

Friday, September 28th.
12 Running— For three-year-olds. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit. $200
added W> to second horse, $25 to third. One and one-quarter miles.
Wm Boots, Milpltf.R.b K Vlnco by Bob Wooding, rhtiu Mattie II.
D Hennessey, sa.rnnentO, br m Welcome by Warwick, dam Aeola.
Palo Alto Stuck Farm b c Brutus by Macgregor. dam imp. Teardrop.
P. C. Dornalech. Lob Angeles, blk g Del by Falaetto, dam Mattlt

W. L.Appleby, Santa Clara, ch f Carmen by Wlldldle, dam Nettle

13WRunning— For all ages. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, $750 added. $100
to sorond borse. third to nave entrtnce. One and one-hal [ miles.

Wm Boots. Milpitas. blk g Index fl, by Thad Stevens, diim Gipsy.

Palo Alto Stock Farm h c Peel 3. by Monday, dam PreclOUB.

J. D. Dunn. Los Angeles, s c fcour Aces £, by Hock-Uocklng, dam
Maid of the Mist.

W. L. Appleby. Santa Clara, ch f Laura Gardner 4, by Jim Brown,
dam Avail.
B. P. Hill, El Calon, b m Carmalita 4, by Hardwood, dam Shilob.

B. P. Hill, El Cajon.gg John Treat 6, by Shilob, dam by Norfolk.

14. Pacing— Purse, $400. 2:23 class.

C. S. Roberts, San Jose, s g Belmont Boy by Nutwood, dam Lady
Vernon.

W. M. BUlupB, Colusa, br b Almont Patchen by Juanito, dam un-
known.

W. B. Bradbury ch g Little Hope by TempeBt, dam by Wilson's Blue
Boll.

L. C. Clawson, San Francisco, s g Damlana by Admiral, dam nn-
known.

Pleasanton Stock Farm ch f Gold Leaf by Sidney, dam Fern Leaf.

J. L. McCord, Sacramento, blk gNed Winslow by Tom Benton, dam
by Dave Hill Jr.

H. C. Airhart, San Dlego.bg San Diego by Victor, dam thorough-
bred.

15. Trotting— Vend om e Colt Stake, for two-year-olds, closed April 1st,
with nine entries. Mile and repeat.

Saturday, September 29th.

16. Running— Free purse, $200. For all ageB. $50 to second horse.
Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m Daisy D. by Wheatley, dam Black Maria.

Maltese Villa Stables, Sacramento, ch f Idalene Cotton 4, by Jim
Brown dam Lizzie P.

B. F. Denio, Vallejo, b c Sid 3, by Sldarthe dam Vlstalla. -*S . ~

B. C. Holly, Vallejo, ch c Mart Gibson 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Jennie
Gibson.

P. C. Dornalech, Los Angeles, blk g Del 3, by Falsetto, dam Mattie
Stevens.

W . L. Anpleby, Santa Clara, ch f Notddle 4, by Wlldldle. dam Bonanza.

B. P. Hill, El Caj<m, ch g Adam 6, by Reville, dam unknown.

B. P. Hill, El Cajon, ch g Mikado 4, by Shlloh, dam by Error.

17. Trotting— Purse, $600. 2:2i clasB.

H. W. Seale, Mayfleld, ch g Longfellow by Whinple'B Hambletonlan.
A . O. Davenport, Stockton, br s Alte by Altuna, dam Nellie.
S. B. Emerson, Mountain View, br m Maggie E. by Nutwood, dam by
Geo. M. Patchen Jr,

18. Trotting— PurBe, 31,000. Free for all.

Alfred Gonzalez, San Francleco, b g Lot Slocum by Electioneer, dam
Glencora.

O. A. Hlckock, San Francisco, b g Arab by Atherton, dam Lady Ham-
ilton.

L. J. Rose, Lob Angeles, b b Stamboul by Sultan, dam Fleetwingby
Hambletonlan.

J. A. Dustln, Oakland, b g Adair by Electioneer, dam Addle Lee.
G. II. Bragg, Secretary.

Santa Rosa Entries.

First Day — Tuesday, August 14th.

1. Running— Three-quarter mile dash: for district two-year-olds.
Entries— H. I. Thornton, Joe Hoge; Thomas G. Jones, Jack Pot; C.

E. Farnnm, Young Prince.

2. Running — Three-quarter dash ; free for all.

EntneB— Tom Bally, Little Phil; William Appleby, Futurity; William
Appleby, Carmen; W.T. Walters, Al Farrow; Bruce Oockrill, Daley D.;
B. O. Holly, FuBllade's Lost; J. B. Chase, Kildare.

3. Trotting— 2:80 class; puree $600.

Entries— J- A. Dustln, Judge; Charles DavU.'Fmnklin; J. W. Wood-
ward, Rob le Mo; R. Havey, Bonanza.

4. Pacing- 2:26; purse $4Qn.

Entries— W. B. Bradbury, Little Hope; S. E Clawson. Damlana; C.
I. Havena, Raquit; H. O. Alrbart, Victor; Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.,
Gold Leaf; P. Brandon, Prussian Boy.

8eoond Day— Wednesday, August 16th.

6. Running — One and one-fourth mile dash; for three-year-olds.

Entries— D. Henneeey, Welcome; W. T. Walters, Al Farron; F. P.
Lowell, Leon; E. Yates, Oacar Wilde; William Appleby. Carmen; J. B.
Chase, Kildare; Elwood Stab'es, Nabeau; Elwood Stables, Le Don.

6. Three minute class district did not fill,

7. 2:20 clase trotting did not fill.

8. Trotting— Three- year-old dletrict.

Entries— L DeTurk, Anti Coolie: A. McFayden, Redwood; William
McGrau, Alfred G.; B. C. Holly, Ben Davis.

Third Day— Thubbday, Aug. 16th.

9. Running— One and one-half mile dash.

Entries— W. B. Appleby, Laura Gardner; Bruce Cockrlll, Daisy D.;
Elwood Stable, Index.

10. Trotting— 2:23 class.

Entries— E. H. Miller, Thapain; Palo Alto Stock Farm, Gertrude
Russell; J. A. Dustln, Gus Wilkes; H. W. Searles, Alfred S.

11. Pacing— Free for all; not filled.
12— Trottlrffc— 2:38 class; district horsea.

Entries— J. P. Rodehaver, Alcona Jr.; Tom Smith, MMnbrino Chief
Jr.; M. A. Rellly, Anneto; B. C. llolly, Economy.

FouniH Day— Fbjday, Aug, 17th.

13. Banning— Three-fourths mile dash for 1 wo- year-olds.
Entries— Tom Bailey, Littl« Phil; W. T. Walters. Albatross; Thomas

H. Williams, b f by Norfolk, Jessie R.; William Appleby, Wild Oats;
William Appleby, Futurity; H. I. Thornton, Joe Hoge; Thomas O.
Jones, Jack Pot; Jobn Reavey, Bessie Shannon.

14. Sellins race did not fill.
16. Trotting— 2:40 class.

Entrfes-Palo Alto, Sonnet: J. A. Duetln, Lady Escott; J . S. B. Em-
mereon. Maggie E; W. S. Ray, Perihelion; Jobn A. Goldsmith, Ben
All; Pleasanton Stock Farm. Direct.

16, Trotting district yearlings not filled.

Fifth Day— Saturday, Aug. 18th.

17, Running— One and three-fourths mllo dusb.

Entries— K. P. Lowell, Leon; William Appleby, Ltura Gardner;
Elwood Stables, Index.

18, One mile dash t or 3-year-olda and under.

Entries— D. A. Hennessv, Welcome; *. P. Lowell, Leon; Tom Bally,
Little Phil; W. F. Walter*, Al, Farron; E. Yates, OscU Wilde; William
Appleby Wild Oats; William Appleby, r«iturllv; William Appleby,
Carmen; J. B- Chase, Kildare; B. O. llolly, Fuallade'a Last; Elwood
Btablea, Nabean; ElwooH Slabtea Le Don.

10. Trotting— 2:26 class; not filled.

20. Trotting— Free for all; not filled.

Note— All races not filled the money will be donated foi
purses. G. A. Turrcjt, Santa Bo**, '

Stoe

\tzzfax m& ^poxtsmm,

August 11

Care of the Skin.

The following in relative to the human skin may be found
of service iu the treatment of horsen, especially those which
are undergoing a preparation to fit them for continued active
exertion. By continued is meant power of keeping up a
high rate of speed for a longer distance than it would be
possible for the horse to accomplish in what can be termed
a natural state. In order to accomplish this good health is
not the only requirement. Vigorous health may be accom-
panied by what would be a hindrance to speed. A surplus of
adipose tissue is the encumbrance which is most likely to be
encountered although the reverse may bo Ihe trouble. Good
health, however, is the foundation on which "condition"
must be built, and unless that prevails it is useless to expect
the desired result. While good health cau be promoted by
care of the skin, it is one of the means whereby condition
can be improved. As the dootor remarks iu the article
quoted, it has a great deal to do with carrying away deleteri-
ous matters and as trainers of horses know, it hts important
duties to perform in order to bring an animal into "order."
The outer layer, which becomes dead, accumulates with
greater rapidity when there is a clo=e growth of hair. Evf n
iu horses which are well groomed there is quite a deposit,
and when the gaoom kuocks the curry comb on the wall or
floor a good deal of dust will be shed. Sweating loosens it,
aud the flow of perspiration will carry it to the surface. If
copious enough to "scrape" a good portion of it cleared off
by the "knife of sweat," if allowed to dry and the animal
has not been subjected to the process before, there will be a
c lating which will change the color of the horse for the
time being, the darker shades turned into a dingy white. A
short time ago we had something to tay about sweating, so
that it is unnecessary to go over that ground again, but the
effects of clothing on the skin it may be »s well to consider.
Tr-tiuers of race horses have discarded stable clothing to a
great degree, trotters are stil encumbered with blankets
which are a positive injnry iu a climate like this. Not only
whila iu the stable, as it is long odds that if a string of
trotters nre out for a walk they will be euveloped in blankets
and in sime cases a kersey over the blanket, and a thick
hood reaching f:oru withers to muzzle. This, too, when the
therroometor shows a temperature of 70 degrees or over, so
that the coat of hair should be ample protection against eveu
slight dullness.

It is manifest that this extra covering will interfere with
the skin getting rid of that which would be eliminated were
it left. free to perform its natural functions. Ihe pressure
may also aid in closing the pore?, and then again there is a
stimulus in the atmosphere when that is permitted to encircle
the auimal without intervention. The air bath promotes the
escapa of what will work it. jury if confined, and strengthens
the system with its wholesome influence. Not merely by
inhalation, as the good effects are notconfired to what passes
through tbeTespiratory organs, and therefore duecare should
be observed not to diminish the beneficial supply.

Three or more years ago we watched with a great deal of inter-
est some pedestrians exeroising on the Oakland track. There
were noted men among them, men who ranked among the
fastest. Unclad excepting the slight covering of the loins
and racing shoes, it appeared the extreme of carelessness to
be moving Blowly when the perspiration was trickling from
shoulders to feet. Standing for a moment, perhaps, and
then walking leisurely about, varied with a few trotting
steps, and then repeating the work which had induicd the
free flow of sweat. They assured us that they never caught
cold so long as motion was kept up, but that if clothed before
the flow ceased, sitting down for any length of time while in
that state, there would surely follow muscular Boreness. If
the naked skin of a man can he subjected to an evelopment
of air, and that at times in quite rapid motion, and soon after
having been in coutact with the cool waters of the Pacific
without injurious effectB, it is reasonable to conclude that
there will be lees liability when there is such a protection as
the coat of a horse affords. •

That cleanliness is one of the most important things in the
care of the skin is universally acknowledged. The bath is
an easy method of accomplishing that purpose in human
kind, in our belief it is decidedly wrong iD the treatment of
horses. How shall cleanliness be observed without this
adjunct? is the qnestion, and when we state that the curry-
comb and brush is used too much, it seems to be a difficult
task to present proper substitutes. At the best a curry-comb
is a harsh instrument. As usually haudled it may truthfully
be termed an instrument of torture, still more severe on a
horFe which is subjected to frequent sweats, scrapings and
manipulated with rubbing cloths. When there is a thick
coatiug of dead Bkin the pain is modified, and the relief from
au itchinp, seusation for the time being overcomes the suffer-
ing. But with an ordinary groom the modus a-perandi is to
bear od, rake backward and forwards, not ouly digging
through the scales of dead skin, wounding the sensitive
tissue, but also irritating the hair folleles, until the auimal
suffers so iuteusely that fear of the operator is nil that keeps
him quiet enough for the operation to be performed. A stiff
brush is nearly as bad when that is sujected to heavy pressure
and directed againBt the hair. As it is a difficult job to
induce men who have care of horses to discard curry-combs
fi r implements which are not so severe and fully as effective
foe next best thing is to curtail the use cf the comb, and
jnsiBt that the brushing bo in the direction of the hair, and
rith a lighter hand. There is not time now to treat this

uestion as its importai ce merits, and hereafter further
> Mention will be given. There are valuable hints, however,

in the article copied from the Mail and Express, and our
readers interested iu the training of horses will not lose by a
careful perusal:

"Too much attention cannot be paid to the care of the skin
iu sickness," said a distinguished physician to a Mail and
Express reporter, a few days ago. "The skin," hecontinued,
"is composed of the outer, middle and lower layers, and it is
essential that the outer, or, as it is commonly called, the
scurf skin, should be kept perfectly clean in order that the
other parts may perform their duties. The outer layer is that
part which is being continually formed and given off, while
the middle layer, or true skin, is practically constant. The
iDner layer is composed chiefly of fat, which is mostly carried
off during long sickness.

"In addition to its functions as a general covering the skin
has other duties, having many sweat and oil glands as well as
nerves and hairs. There emanate from the skin exhalations
of carbonio acid gas, water and other products which the
system throws off. The sweat gland? alone throw out during
twenty-four hours from a pint to a pint aud a half of water,
which is about twice the daily quantity cast off by the lungs.
Through its evaporation the sweat maintains a uniform
temperature of the body, aud the more vigorous the exercise
iu which one indulges, the greater is the amount of sweat
secretion, and thus the increased internal temperature may
be prevented, acting as it does as a safety valve for the
internal beat of the body. The mission of the oil glands is
to keep the skin smooth and soft by the exudation of au oily
snbstHnee, invisible in ordinary circumstances, and also to
act as a preventive of a too rapid evaporation of the body's
moisture.

"The pores of the body are really only the openirgs of
these sweat and oil glands, and accordingly the skin has but
a passive part to play in the general system, being one of the
four outlets of. the body, the kidney?, the intestinal canal and
the lungs being the other three. As a rule, these four ou -
lets woik together in harmony, and when one fails to perform
its functions the others assume pari of its duties, and iu a
measure compensate its loss. To keep the skin in good con-
dition in health, therefore, is of vast importance, but it is of
greater moment still in case of diseases like scarlet fever,
measles, uphold and typhus fevers and others, dne to pois-
onous or zymotic material. To keep the skin in such a con-
dition therefore, as to throw off as quickly as possible all
poison from the system is the Bupreme duty of a physician.
To promote this healthy action different methods should be
adopted in different diseases. The first consideration of
importance is that of cleanliness. The pores or outlets of the
system of glands should always be kept open so that the outer
sain will not accumulate aud harden, and thereby retard the
escape of poisonous matter.

"The question of washing and bathing thoroughly is one
of great importance. In sickness, except under peculiar
circumstances, bathing should never be long omitted, and
the water should always be at such a temperature that ail
chances of dullness is avoided. It should be from 90 to 98
degrees, and in order to be as near that degree as possible it
should be tested with a thermometer. Afterward, should
the bath not be satisfactory, more hot or cold water may be
added. But water alone is not sufficient to cleanse the skin
of its impurities, and toilet soap of good quality should be
freely used. In some instances, especially in skin disiases,
a stronger or potash Boap is required, but if the skin is too
tender to endure much friction, weak solutions of alkali,
like borax or carbouate of sodium, may be brought into
requisition, being applied with a soft sponge and afterward
rinsed off with clean water. The exposed parts of the body,
as the hands and face, should be washed at least once a day,
as should tho?e parts of the body where the oil and sweat
glands are mostly located, as. for instance, under the arms,
where the oil-glands are especially numerous. The scalp,
too, should be cleansed once a day.

"In certain diseases it is often advisable to use what are
called dusting powders, which should be applied to the skin
after a bath, thus imparting to it a soft and comfortable
feeling. In the use of these powders care should be taken
to have them free from a Byrnptom of grlttiness, or irritation
will certainly result. The powders may be applied with an
ordinary toilet-brush. In itching or burning cf the skin, as
in viruptive fevers, the ups of washes or soothing lotions is
recommended. Simple washes containing no sediment may
be applied with an atomizer, sponge or absorbent cotton.
Of these the last named is perhaps the best, as the cotton is
not costly and can be destroyed each time after using, while
the sponge is more difficult to keep clean and too expensive
to throw away. In cases where a lotion containing a sedi-
ment is used the application with a sponge should be scrupu-
lously avoided, as the sediment would disappear in the
sponge instead of being deposited upon the skin. Such
washes are especially good for chafing and in many eruptive
diseases, as the wash dries and leaves the sediment for a
protective coatiEg to the parts.

"In a certain class of diseases, like measles and scarlet
fever, ointments should be applied to the Bkin. They are
sooting and grateful to the patient, and tend to limit or pre-
vent the danger of contagion. In scarlet fever the ointment
should be smeared or gently rubbed over the skin, either
with the hand or a small piece of flannel, and care should be
taken that the ointment be smooth aud free from lumps."

Great English Race-Horses.

The Duke of Westminster owns some of the finest race-
horses in England, and it was our good fortune to see them,
though travellers are not usually shown the Ftables. These
latter are located to the left as you enter the park, and not
far from the river. After manipulating the assiatant groom,
who went through the red tape of consulting the head groom)
we were Bhown into the paddocks, aud seized the opportun-
ity of inspecting three of England's greatest thoroughbreds—
Ormonde, Ben u'Or and Shotover— all Derby Winners. The
greatest of these is Ormode, a truly superb-looking animal.
Several years ago he won the three big events of the English
turf year— the Derby, the St. Leger aud the Two Thousand
Guinene. His wiunincs for his owner amounted to in the
neighborhood of £20,000. He is a great-sized bay. remind-
ing me somewhat of our own great Ten Broeck. though I do
not think he is the horse Ten Broeck was. Ho is sixteen
han^s one and one-quarter inches in height aud has haunches
which indicate a wonderful power and staying qualities, and
such us I have never seen upon any hoise before but' Ten
Broeok. His head and eyes betoken a. good nature, and his
fiue black legs taper gracefully to larger hoofs (ban you
would expect iu such a horRe. Were Ormonde a trifle longer
I would say he was much like the great Emperor of Norfolk
also. Next to Ormonde's room iB that of Beu d'Or. his Bire,
the dam being Lady Agnes. TheBe two horses occupy an
entire stable, with a yard 20x30 feet on either side. The
rooms— you couldn't call them stalls— are 15—20 feet, the
walls being of walnut, and the ceiliDgs, which slaDt up to ft

cupola on each side, of tiling. Between the room and the
yard in which the horse exercises are large eliding doors of
walnut, and as beautifully finished as though for a parlor.
These horses are a sort of dukes in thoroughbreddom. Beu
d'Or shows the Arabian origin in the curve of bis neck and
in the shape of his wicked-looking head. He is a light chest-
nut and is covered with peculiar-looking black spots.

The assistant groom didn't feem to thiuk much of Shot-
over, though he pronounced her one of the few mares who
have won the Derby. "You know, sir," said he, " 'osses all
'ave their huff days and fields are sometimes better than
others," which was his explanation of how Shotover won the
Derby. These three horses won their owner in ihe neigh-
borhood of $300,000. Ben d'Or and Ornioude are in the
stud, and Shotover was in foal when -we saw her. Probably
you are acquainted with her namesake in America. — London
Co-respondent of Louisville Courier, Journal,

The great Ormonde is unquestionably a grand looking
horse, in fact, with so few exceptions that one in fifty is not
ont of the way, whenever a really, good, big race-horse is
found a close approximation to one of two forms will be met.
While Ten Broeck aud Longfellow presented different types,
to take these two as examples of racing form, and one or the
other will be fairly represented in those which rank in the
large division. The equipoise of mechanism is shown to
great advantage in the bou of Leamington, immense muscu-
lar power in Ten Broeck. Bather a singular result came
from breeding mother and daughter to Leamington. Nan-
t-ura's son Longfellow is nearly seventeen hands, very deep
through the chest, so deep that it made him appear light in
the flank, altogether after the greyhound pattern. Her
daughter,' Fanny flolton by Lexington, had an entirely dif-
ferent looking son in Littleton which was rather under the
medium size, and though a good horse, far inferior to his
three-quarter brother. But Fanny Holton bred to Pbffiton
produced Ten Broeck, aud thougb not quite so high as Long-
fellow, a larger horse in other respects. Emperor of Norfolk
is more after the shape of Longfellow, though as we have
not seen him since his purchase by Mr. Baldwin, we cannot
speak authoritatively of his present appearance. His broth-
er, the Czar of Norfolk, is an immense youugster and with a
good deal of resemblance to the elder, though fully as strong-
ly "put up." Of all the large race-horses we have seen in
late years our preference must be given to Darebiu. If there
is a fault it is what is mentioned of Ormonde, rather too
large feet. That the tendency of present systems of breed-
ing is increased size is patent to anyone whose recollections
embrace even so short a period as the last twenty years.
Horses which ranked as large then would be passed how
without comments as to size, and two-year-olds of the height,
length and general muscular dtvelopement, scarcely observ-
ed at the present time, would have been regarded as prodigies
a quarter of a century ago. It would be visionary to spec-
ulate where the limit will end, though as long as the "best
of their year" are of the size of Ormonde, Ten Broeck aud
other big celebrities, the tendency will be in that direction.

An Actress at Exercise.

Perhaps not one person of the many thousands who have
been reading of Fanny Davenport's recent relinquishment of
the bonds matrimonial, or who have seen her us the Ameri-
can La Tosca during the past season, have a suspicion of
the heroic struggle she has made to fight off an ever-encroach-
ing embonpoint and keep hersell in a condition to look the
parts for which her talents best fit her. There is nothing so
deadly to a tragic actress as adipose tissue. Croizette threat*
ened for a time to rival Bernhardt in her own roles, but
gradually retreated, fighting every step of the wav, before a
relentless increase of avoirdupois, which drove her finally
into the arms of a rich banker husband and retirement,
while the meagre Sarah, stroog in her leanness, can bid time
defiance. Davenport was threatened iu the same way, and
has many a time been near giving up the battle, since she
found eternal vigilance was the price of slenderness. Fifteen
years ago she was already becoming solid and buxom, and
was known to the little men as what they enthusiastically
designate a fine woman.

She saw before her insignificance and old women's parts,
and she made one mighty and stern resolve to conquer her
tendency to flesh, and to-day she weighs twenty pounds less
than she did a decade and a half back. She lives on meats
that are lean and well cooked, graham bread and acid fruits,
while she takes but httlewine.no sweets aud her coffee
"straight," that is to say without milk or sugar. Then she
walks— walks prodigiously aud persistently. During her
"La Tosca" engagement, despite the straiu she went through
in rendering that emotional part every night, she ruse early
every morning, before the rest of the world was awake,
donned a long cloak and a vail that she might attract no
notice, and tramped in the face of wiud and weather often
to the Park, through it to the obelisk, and round to the old
sandstone shaft a fixed number of times. The early Park
policeman was desperately puzzled for a while and watched
narrowly as if he feared she had designs on the Serpent of
old Nile's Needle, but even he grew accustomed to her after
awhile and gave up trying to fathom the mystery of that
persistent circling of the obelisk. Before people were begin-
ning to go to their daily business she was back again; had a
salt hath, was thoroughly rubbed down and had goue back to
bed for a sleep until noon, when she woke with a cheek like
a rose and a sweet consciousness that her insidious enemy
was checkmated.

Horse trainers and athletes are not the only ones which
are troubled to solve the problem of how to get rid of super-
fluous flash as the above, out from the K. Y. World, shows
that an actress may be beset by the same trials. It requires
a good deal of resolution to battle against the accumulation
of fat when the party has the control in his own power.
The horse can be forced to exertion, and athletes are not
only urged by sure defeat if work is neglected, but usually
have a mentor who compels when the pupil is reluctant.
The trainer of Guerrero, when thiit ped. was living here had
at times to resort to harsh measures, aud once "Fred" when
engaged in a match slipped away from him but was captured
aud made to perform by the fear of chastisement which he
knew would surely follow non-compliance. Thai an actress,

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who will restriot herself in food, and take snoh an amount of
exercise as is outlined in the above paragraphs, is entitled to
snooeBS few will dispute. Now that she is in California she
will have the benefit of a olimate whioh will render her tasks
less irksome. ^____

A California Romacce.

Mr. Henry Clews, of New York has a book about Wall
street nearly ready to be issued, and from the advance sheets
of which the N. T. World presents a couple of columns of
extracts. That in relation to James K. Keene will be of
peeuliar interest to many of our readers who were well ac-
quainted with him before he abandoned his domicile on this
Coast.

Horses had little to do with his reveries as Foxhall won a
great deal ot money for him in England. Eis first outlay in
horses was in the trotting line, Ella Lewis and 8am Purdy
being among the first ol his purchases. We accepted a
proffered match on Ella LewiB against Albatross soon after
we oame here, but on consultation with his driver Mr.
Keene deolined to make it good. It was to be heats of two
milea for $1,000 a side, and would have been a good thing
for Albatross. It would have taken a wonderful horse to
have beaten Bam Purdy in that kind of a race.
JIM keene's career.

Of Mr. James B. Keene's career Mr. Clews writes at con-
siderable length and says that he has had ote of the most
remarkable up-and-down lives ever known to Wall street.
After referring to Mr. Keene's early experiences as a lawyer
and newspaper man in San Francisco, he tells-how he came
East for the benefit of his health, but prior to his departure
invested a few hundred dollars in a mining stock, then
Belling very low.

Communication between the Atlantio and Pacific Coasts
in thoBe days were unfrequent and uncertain, and after
nearly a year's absence Keene was surprised to find on his
return that mining stocks had taken a prodigious bound up-
ward and carried the one in which he had invested with
them. The stock which had cost him only a few hundred
dollars was then worth over $200,000. Flood, Mackay,
Fair and O'Brien were then the prominent operators.
Keene's further investments were crowned with success
Bimilar to that of his first venture, and even in a greater ratio
of profit. Seeing the great and rapid advance in the stocks
of the Comstoek mines he naturally reaaoned like old Daniel
Drew, that what had gone up so high and so faBt wasjbound
to come down. There were but few people on the Coast at
that time, however, in a mood to reason so soberly, and it
required more than ordinary nerve to make the experiment
in selling short. Mr. Keene had the courage of his convic-
tions and made an onslaught on the market. There was a
strong contingept to oppose him, for the wealthy syndicate
named, with the Bank of California behind .them, were his
bitter foes. In spite of their efforts, however, the martet
began to yield under the pressure of Keene'B short sales. In
a little time the list gave way and stooks began to topple
from their dizzy eminence. Keene netted millions in their
fall. He cleared $2,500,000 in the Belcher and Crown Point
mines and over half a million in Ophir.

In 1877 Mr. Keene started on a voyage to Europe on
account of his health, and made a friendly call in Wall Street
to see how business was transacted there. He found the
speculative attractions irresistible. Mahomet had come to
the monntain and was held by its magnetic power. A pool
was formed by Mr. Keene and Jay Gould to put down West-
ern Union. Keene and Selover sold the stock in large blocks,
but was absorbed by some party or parties unknown as fast
sb it was thrown out. It was gravely suspseted that Mr.
Gould was the wicked partner who was playing this absorb-
ing game behind the scenes. Major Selover and Mr. Keene
met one morning at the rear entrance of the Stock Exchange,
in New Street, and after a moment's conversation Selover
walked down the street with blood in his eye, and meeting
Mr. Gould on the corner of New Street and Exohange place,
caught him up by the collar of his coat and a part of his
trouserB, and dropped him in the areaway of a barber-shop.
The little man promptly picked himself up, went quietly to
to his office and made a transaction by which Selover loBt
over $16,000 more. This was his method of retaliation.

Mr. Clews goos on to trace Mi. Keene's marvellously suc-
cessful transactions in the Atlantio and Pacific Telegraph
pool, and his heavy buying of stock previous to the enor-
mous speculative era of 1879 and 1880, declaring that the
millions with which Keene had come to New York from Cali-
fornia were during this period doubled and trebled. Fully
$9,000,000 were added to the $4,000,000 which he brought
from California. He stood in the center of that great pile,
figuratively speaking, the cynosure of all eyes from Maine to
California, and Mb fame was noised abroad in Europe.
Gould and other old speculators began to grow green with
envy at Keene's unprecedented success. He seemed likely
to exceed the wildest dreams that ever the avarice on Monte
Crista or Daniel Drew had conjured up. His fortune was
without parallel in Wall Street for its size and rapidity of
accumulation. The history of speculation was ranaacked in
vain for an illustration of such amazing sueoess in so short a
period. In an evil hour Mr. Keene was induced to spread
himself out all over creation while he still retained his
immense interests in stooks. He was so flushed with suc-
cessive victories that he began to regaid failure as impossible.
He speculated in everything that came along— in wheat, lard,
opium and fast horses. Keene'B attempt to get a corner in
all the grain in the country was a signal failure. The very
week thai Foxhall won the Grand Prix in Pane, he himself
was sadly beaten in a speculative race by tbe steady-going
farmers of the west, who sent their wheat to market quicker
than he could purohase it with his $13,000,000, and all the
credit whioh that implied. ...

All of a sudden a reversal in the tiae of speculation set in.
Mr. Cammack was quick to perceive that Mr. Keene was
extending bis lines and his ventures. He had a conversation
with Mr Gould. They beeame convinced that the Califpr-
nian must soon be obliged to leave some of his enterprises in
a weak and unguarded position. It was impossible that he
could take care of them all, These two champion bears
united their efforts to upset the market, and each day brought
additional force to their aid. By dint of perseverance their
efforts commenced to bear fruit, and it was apparent that
they would soon be rewarded with success. The bears began
to multiply while the bulls diminished, and the remnant _o
the latter that were left were anything but rampant at that

"The bankers became timid. The brokers were inspired
with the same spirit and were still calling out for more mar-
£T Loans were called in as a part of the programme of a

bear oampaign, and al] the machinery of depression was put
in active motion. Prices weie torn to pieces. Properties
that had been considered good as solid investments for a
long time were mercilessly raided and some of them shattered
to fragments. In fact, there was a regular panic In the
general slaughter many of tbe brokers sold Mr. Keene's
stocks out. His wheat was also sold in immense quantities
at great saori6ce, and his load was lightened all around even
more quickly than it bad been heaped up. His losses are
said to have amounted to $7,000,000 at this time. The
manly efforts of Mr. Eeene to recover these losses, as is
usually the case in such instances, only resulted in further
misfortune. Disaster followed disaster, and as be became
desperate in his efforts to get baok something, bis losses
became constantly greater, until nearly the whole of his
immense pile was buried in fruitless efforts to reoover a por-
tion of it.

The Futurity Stakes.

This race which will be ran on the first Monday in Sep-
tember had by far the largest number of nominations ever
made in America. Seven hundred and fifty-two were made,
and of these 360 have not been declared oat. Appended to a
list of the eligibles in the N. T. World is the following:

The conditions now stand at $250 each for starters, with
$10,000 added, of which $2,000 and 30 per cent, of the start-
ing money to tbe second and $1,000 and 20 per cent, of the
starting money to the third. Among those tuu have won and
have run prominent without winning, and are owned by men
not usually afraid of putting up the entrance money when
they believe tbey have good horses, are the following:
Auricoma, Goldfish, Oregon,

Bootmakei, Gipsy Queen, Once Again,

Buddhist, Hayward, Proctor Knott,

Bell Barnes, Holiday, Princess Bowling,

Carnot, Lady Margaret, Reporter,

Clarissa, Liberty, Seymour,

Caliente, Miss Cody, Seivia,

Erie, Monsoon, The Lioness,

French Park, Marsac, Tipstaff,

Felicia, Maxim tilly, Winfield,

Galop.

The race will be run over the straight three-quarters of a
mile at SheepBhead Bay. It is to be hoped that the track
will be dry, for if it is heavy it will, by reason of its newness,
be an exceedingly bad track to run over.

Monsoon and Winfield are tbe only ones belonging to Cali-
fornia stables, Mr. Haggin being the owner. Monsoon is by
Kyrle Daly, from Mura. She won a very good race at the
Chicago met ting, in which were 18 starters, among them
Galen, which subsequently won the Quickstep Stakes in the
very fast time of 48 seconds, Monsoon being fifth in the race.
The race she won waB at five-eighths of a mile, which she
made in 1:02$. Winfield is by Kyrle Daly, from "Winifred, so
that Bhe is one of the great family which spring from Hennie
Farrow, and though ehe is still a maiden, has shown fair
capacity, running third in the Good-Bye Stakes at Chicago,
and second in the Hopeful Stakes at Long Branch.

Kancho Del Paso has quite a number of eligibles, beside
the two mentioned, and it may be that some one of them has
been retained for this big stake. These are Winfield, Mon-
soon, Uintale and Ross Bella filly, by Kyrle Daly; Mabel,
Macao and Marsac, by King Ban; Saracen, by Longfellow;
Mojave, by Pat Malloy; Tehachafi, by Ten Broeck; Exami-
ner, by Enquirer; Timball, by Great Tom; Salvator, by
Prince Charlie; Abilone, by King Alfonso; Blue Grass, Flor-
enzo, Ransom, by Rayon d'Or; Hector, by Virgil; Balzac, by
Onondaga; Florentin, by Glenelg, and Widow Clicquot, by
Prince Charlie or Glenelg. Santa Anita has Ganymede, Car-
nentes, Janova, Alaho. Rosebud, Gladiator, Viente, Iudianola,
by Grinstead; Paola, Lady Lulu, by Rutherford, and Opal,
by Gano. Palo Alto has Shannon Rose, by Shannon; Fans-
tine, Geoffrey, Amy Gardner, Gerhardine, by Flood; Amelia,
Festns, by Wildidle; Bessie Hooker, by Joe Hooker; Mar
cella, by Grinstead, and R. P. Ashe has Sinfire, by Kyrle Daly
Daphinita, by Jocko. The only probable starters are from
Rancho Del Paso.

Telegraphic Topics.

There are always doubts in relation lo the accuracy of tel-
egrams. While it is probable that the ticking is correct, there
are bo many cases which the mail reverses 'that full accept-
ance is not awarded until the endorsement comes. It is to
be expected that turf matters will trouble operators, and
naires of hor6eB and their pepigrees be twisted into qneer
shapes. The technical phrases in nse on the turf are alBo
troublesome, bo that it ie not surprising that mistakes should
be made. A short time ago there came the following dis-
patch, causing a shock throughout the country, when in due
course of mail Mr. Morris was reported to be progressing so
favorably that be would soon be in the saddle again.

Saratoga, July 28.— Tbe Benaation of to-day's racing was
the fatal injury of Henry J. Morris, of Baltimore, a wealthy
and popular owner and a gentleman jockey and the best
amateur horseman in the East except Foxhall Keene, the son
of James R Keene, lately of San Francisco, who was his
chum. Morris rode his own horse, Warrington, and took
the lead cropper. At the first burrile he was rolled on and
trampled on and dragged many yards by his horse, receiving
internal injuries which resulted fatally. His former partner
Harry Harwood, well known Bocially in California was killed
last October in the same way.

lation of "by" changing the sense. Thus, "After passing the
stand, at the finish, Del was cut down; his rider, Frisco,
thrown and badly hurt, "is surely nearer right. Judging from
the telegraphic report, as we are writing before that of our
special is received, the sport was very good. Lady Helen
won handsomely sud bo did Lanra Gardner, and the three-
year-old pacer. Gold Leaf, made a grand performance. As
that was the next race to the running, in all probability the
track was quite Blow; 2:23! in a second heat is capital, and
when to that is added the defeat of Belmont Boy, she must
be ranked as one of the coming wonders of the Coast. By
Sidney from Fern Leaf, it was likely tbat Bhe could pace fast
that she can "stay" as well is evident. Maggie E., seems to
have had an easy job, though the mail accounts will not be
anticipated as there may be other changes to make. Still
with all tbe errors and strange mixtures, we would be sadly
at fault were it not for the intelligence brought by the wires.

The mishap to the Emperor of Norfolk was magnified into
a "hopeless breakdown," and then came by the more
reliable route, that the injury was comparatively Blight.
There are Borne queer mistakes which could only oocur by
carelessness in the receiver, and which the average proof-
reader intensifies in the endeavor to remedy. For instance,
in tbe account of the second race of the opening day at Los
Angles, it was stated: "After passing the stand at the finish,
Del was cut down by his rider, Frisco, thrown and badly
hurt." This is the first on record where a rider cut down
the horse he was mounted on, tbejpunctuation and interpo-

Obituary of Stallions.

A recent issue of The Field (English), has an interesting
article on the subject of the "Obituary of Stallions." The
writer states that the average age at which exported sires die
is lens than that attained by their home-staying brethren;
although the most patriarchal thoroughbred stallion of which
an authentic record exists was Sir Charles Bunbury's
Diomed, who won the first Derby in 1780, and was sold by
his avarioious owner for fifty pounds when nearly twenty-
two years old to go to Virginia, where he died after a most
distinguished stud career at the advanced age of thirty-one.
Diomed was the son of FlorizeL who waB the son of Herod,
and in this way the valuable blood of Herod is well repre-
sented in the United States, through the progeny of that
great horse, Lexington, who was foaled in 1850, and during
a long career on the American Turf was only beaten once.
He subsequently became the Bire of 400 winners, and Lex-
ington mares were as much prized in the United States as
the daughters of Stockwell, Orlando and Macaroni in this
country. Curiously enough, the direct male line of Herod,
through Woodpecker, is almost extinct in the great Republic,
notwithstanding tne fact that Glencoe, who was of this
strain, covered in America for twenty years — from 1837 to
1857 — during whioh long period he almost invariably got
fillies. During his single year at the stud in England, Glen-
cue begat Pocahontas, the dam of Rataplan, Stockwell and
King Tom. The famous son of Sultan, who won the Two
Thousand Guineas and Goodwood Cup for Lord Jersey in
1834, died in the United States at the age of twenty-seven;
and such was his extraordinary courage tbat, although
racked with pain, he refused to lie down, and died literally
on his legs. The direct line of Eclipse, through Sir Her-
cules, has many representatives in America; and Leaming-
ton, the sire of Parole, Iroquois, and many other good
horses, was the son of Faugh-a-Ballagh, who waB the son of
Sir Hercules.

Another celebrated horse mentioned by him is Sir HerculeB
{by Whalebone out of Peri), who was born in 1826, and was
sold with his mother to Lord Blandford of Summer Hill in
Ireland, where he ran among his three-year-old career. He
was trained for all his races in Ireland, and it 1b said that
when John Scott looked him over after the St. Leger in 1829,
he remarked that had the horse been trained at Whitewall
he would have been first instead of third. For many years
he stood as a stallion at Summer Hill, where he became the
father of Coronation, the Derby winner in 1841; of Faugh-a-
Ballagh, the St. Leger winner in 1844; and of Irish Bird-
catcher, born in 1833, who was the sire of one winner of the
Derbv, three winners of the St. Leger, one of the Oaks, and
two of the One Thousand Guineas. From The Baron, a son
of Irish Birdcatcher, sprang Stockwell, one of the grandest
stallions ever bred in tbese Islands, to whom we are indebted
among many other superior horses, for Blair Athol, Don-
caster and all their descendants, including Prince Charlie,
Silvio, Ben d'Or and Ormonde. In 1853, when Sir Hercules
was twenty-seven and apparently worn out, he became the
property of Mr. E. Phillips, of Bashbury near Wolverhamp-
ton, who gave a few sovereigns for the old horse. Under the
influence of a little care and good food he soon revived, and
from his union with Snowdrop, by Heron — the first mare
put to him by Mr. Phillips — sprang Gemma di Vergy. In
the same year he got Gunboat out of Yard Arm, by Sheet
Anchor; and next year, when twenty-eight, he became the
progenerator of Lifeboat from the same mare. Sir Hercules
died in 1855, aged twenty-nine, at which age Gunboat, his
last surviving son, also died in 1883. No more prepotent
sire than Sir Hercules figures in the pages of the Stud Book;
and to hia son, Faugh-a-Ballagh, the sire of Leamington and
Fille de 1' Air, the thoroughbred blood of the United Slates
and of France is deeply indebted. The hiBtory of Sir Her-
cules and of his stock down to the present day, teaches us
tbat it is eminently desirable to breed from stallions which
have not been run to death as two-year-olds — the same
maxim which is enforced by Bay Middleton and Glencoe; by
Touchstone, Newminster and Stockwell; by Venison, Veloc-
ipede, Slane, Irish Birdcatcher, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Voltigeur,
Pantaloon, Sweetmeat, Macaroni, King Tom and Donoaster.
In the long annals of the stud book there have been but
two Btallions— Competitor, the last purviviog son of Eclipse,
and Touchstone — who died in England at the age of thirty
years; while Sir Hercules and Gunboit died at twenty-nine,
Macaroni at twenty-eight, Orlando, Irish Birdcatcher, Emi-
lias, "Voltigeur and King Tom at twenty-seven, and Pantaloon
at twenty-six. Breeders of previous generations were firm
believers in long-lived stallions and mares, and it was a
recommendation in Lord Jersey's eyes that Miss Sophie
dropped Mameluke to Partisan when ehe was twenty years
old, and to Mr. Sadler that Ferina gave birth to Pretender —
the son of Adventurer — when Bhe was twenty-two. Nowa-
days the average age at which stallions and mares die is lower
than it was thirty or forty years ago, which is but another
exemplification of the favorite maxim of Hiram Woodruff, the
great American trainer of trotting horses, that "early matur-
ity means early decay. "

A ourioua case in New York involving the value of pool
tioketn, came up in general sesHions recently Ward Vougban
and John Bindy, hostlers, stole pool tickets on the Jerome
Park races onMav 29. for which Charles A, Whittier paid $299.
Tbey were indicted for grand larceny, but before their trial
opened their lawyer stated that the tickets had no value in law
except what the pasteboard might be worth. He offered to ac-
cept a plea of petit larceny. The district attorney took tl>
same view, and the men were sentenced to thirty days i
penitentiary for petit larceny.

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August 11

Racine Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

San Lnf» Obispo . . .Sept. 18 to 25

San Jose Fair Sept. Ui to 2?

Snsanville Fair Kept. 34 to 24

Pacheco Bept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct.ltoe

Napa City Fair Oct I to 6

Yreka Fair Oct.3to6

Nat'lTrottingStallionStakt Oct 20th
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

Los Angeles Fair Aug. 6 to 11

Santa BOBa Fair Ang. 13 to 18

Petaluma Fair Ang. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair Ang.20 to 26

Chico Fair Aug. 21 to 25

Glenhrook Park Fair Aug. 28 to

Septl

Oakland Fair Aug. 27 to Sept. 1

MarvBville Fair.. Aug. 28 to Sept 1
Sacramento State Fair. Sept 3 to 15

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Humboldt Fair

Carson Citj Sept. 24 to 29 I

NORTHWESTERN.

Butte City, Mont Ang. 6 to 11 Colfax. W. T

H»lena, Mont., Fair. .Aug. 20 to 25 Hillsboro. Oregon
Mlasoulla, Mont . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 1 to 8

Eugene City, Oregon. ..Sept. i to 7

EASTERN.
Monmouth Park. .July 4 to Aug. *> I Jerome Park . .... :<*ft. 2 to 16

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 KanBas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Not. 8

Kansas City Fair Sept. 17 to 22 |

.Oct. 2 to 5

.Sept. 10 to 15
_.. ..Sept 11 toU
Salem, Or , 8tate Fair.. Sept. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct 1 to 6

Dates Claimed

Los AngeleB, Fair, Dist. 6 Ang. <£«

Butte City, Montana races "B- ° "

Amador and Palavers Co., lone City Aup. 7- 10

Sonoma Co.. Santa Kosa "I 10-26

Helena, Montana races X,,„91_2B

Chico Trotting and Pacing ............ tSi i-il

Sonoma and Marin, Petaluma, Dist. 4, Fair iW;"?? Sen 18

13th District Fair. Marys%ille Allg-2^ T »

Bpokane Falls, Washington races »ep- j> »

California State Ft ir, Sacramento Sep. a IB

Nevada Stats Fair, Keno, Nevada a™' 18-29

Central Circuit.

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letter it means on the second time that that day returns during the
meeting.

Purses or stakes marked ■ are closed.
Santa Rosa, Petaluma- Chico, filenbrook. Oakland, Sacramento-
Stockton, «an Luis Obispo, Napa, San Diego and Marys ville.
Entries closed.

State Fair Entries.

Following are the complete entries for the racing events of the
State Agricultural Society to take place at its annual meeting in
Sacramento, commencing September 6, 1888:

First Day — Thubsdat, September 6th.

No. 1— Occident stake closed in 18S6 with forty entries -fourth
payment due August 7th.

No 1— Trotting— Purse, $1,200: 2:23 class.

W F Smith's blk g Thapsin by Berlin, dam Lady Hubbard.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b f Gertrude Russell by Electioneer, dam
Winnie by Planet. •

H. W. Seale's b g Alfred S. by Elmo, dam Nora Marshall by

San Mateo Stock Farm's ch m Mamie Comet by Nutwood, dam
Sportsman.

L J Rose's b c Alcazar by Sultan, dam Minnehaha.

J II Kelly's br g Valentine by Ferral Clay, dam Queen.

James A. Dustin's b g Gus Wilkes by Mambrino Wilkes, dam by
Bonner.

No. 3— Pacing— Purse, $600; 2:30 class.

A Tietjen's blk g Ontario by Crown Point, dam Unknown.

.1 L. McCord's blk g Ned Winslow by Tom Benton, dam by Dave
Hill. Jr.

C R. Hoppin's Yolo Maid.

Pleasanton Stock Farm's ch f Gold Leaf by Sidney, dam Fern

Heme to Stable's b m Elwood by A. W Richmond, dam Creigh-
ton's First, by Creighton. _

F Seguin's b g Little Doc bv Jack Hawking, dam unknown.

H. C. Airbart's b g San Diego by Victor, dam Thoroughbred.

James A. Dustin's b m Cricket.

Second Day— Fbiday, September 7th.

No 4— Running— The Introduction Stake for two-year-olds; $25
entrance: $10 forfeit; $250 added, of which $50 to second: third to
save stake. Winner of any two-year-old race this year to carry
three pounds; of two or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters
of a mile. __. „ _

W M Murry'a be Almont bv Three Cheers, dam Question.

(J. W. '1 raiicrn's b g G. W. by Kyrle Daly, dam by Thad Stevens.

Theo. Winters* ch c. The Czar by Norfolk, dam Marian.

Theo. Winters' b c Barbara by Norfolk, dam Sister of Lottery.

Theo. Winters' ch c Don Jose by Joe Hooker, dam Countess

John Reavy & Co.'s b f Bessie Shannon by Shannon, dam Betty

T Rally's ch c Little Phil by Leinster, dam Lillie H.
F. Depositees b c Duke Spencer by Duke of Norfolk, dam Lou
Spencer
L. T. Shippee's b f Libertiflibbet by Bullion, dam Flibberti-

° L. U. Shippee's b f Glencola by imported Glengarry, dam Mar-
Rancho del Paso's br g Lucknow by Longfleld, dam Sweet-
Ranch del Paso's b g Reward by Jim Brown, dam Trophy.
Rancho del Paso's ch g Rosebug by Jim Brown, dam Rosemary.
H. T. Thornton's ch c Joe Hoge by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R.

C. Farnum's bh Young Prince by imported Young Prince, dam
Mercedes. ,. , 0

Thomas G. Jones' b g Jack Pot by Joe Hooker, damSugena.
W L. Appleby's br or bl f Futurity by John A. , dam Ella Doanc.
Thomas H. Williams' b f Lady Helen by Norfolk, dam Jessie R.
Los Angelea Stable's ch g Naicho B. by Wanderer, dam Flower

No. 5— The California Breeders' stake, for foals of 18S5, one and
one-quarter miles. \ . '

Geo. Hearst's br f, Gorgo, imp, by Isonomy. dam imp Flirt, by
The Hermit. _. , .

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b c Peel, by Monday, dam Precious, by

James Garland's ch f Snowdrop, by Joe Hooker, dam Laura
Winston.
W. M. Murry's b c Surinam, by Joe Hooker, dam Ada C.
W. M. Murry's ch c Peregrine, by Jumbo or Joe Hooker, dam
Irene Harding. ' ' " '

H L. Samuel'B b c Ed. McGinnis, by Gnnetead, dam Jennie G-.

Laurelwood Stable'a ch f Carmen, by .Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown,

Laurelwood Stables b b Kyrle D., by Kyrle Daly, dam Maggie S.

C. Dorsey'a b c Partisan, by imp. Partisan, dam Mamie, by Spectre.

Matt Storm's ch c Theodore Wintera, by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie C,
by Spectre.

L H. Todhunter'e br c King Idle, by Wildidle, dam Augusta E.

No. 6— Running— The Capital City stake— A sweepstake for three-
year-olds and over, in which only non-winnerB in any event this year
"will be eligible to start. Winners of any race, entered herein may be
withdrawn without incurring a forfeit. Entrance $50, h f, with $400
added; of which $100 to second; third to aave stake. One mile and one-
eighth.

James Woodburn'a ch h J. M. R. (3), by imp. Kelpie, dam by Joe
Daniels.

Andy Wakeman's ch m Etta W. (4) , by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

G. W. Trahern's br m Haidee (5) , by King Alfonso, dam Inverness.

B. CockriU'6 b m Daisy D., by Wheatly, dam Black Maria.

M. J. Walter's b s AI Farrow, (3) by Connor, dam Delia Walker.

Mrs. S. B. Wolfskill's b m Heliotrope, (3), by Joe Hooker, dam
Yolone.

F. P. Lowell's b c Leon {3). by Leinster, dam Ada A., by Asteroid.

M. 8. Bryant's ch s MoaeB E. B. (3) , by LeinBter, dam Aunt Jane.

L. A. Blasingame'B b b Hermes (5) , by Bayswater, dam Herclade.

Palo Alto Stock Fann'B b c imp. Brutus (3) , by Macgregor, dam imp.
Teardrop, by Scottish Chief.

Rancho del Paso's br f Tincture (3), by Virgil, dam Extract.

B. C. Holly's ch f Nancy (3), by Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.

B. C. Holly's ch c Mart Gibson (3), by Joe Hooker, dam Jennie Gib-
son.

B. C. Holly's b g Sunday (4), by Ironclad, dam Nellie Shannon.

W. F. Davis" b 8 Jack Brady (4), by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapea.

Thos. G. Jones' ch g Kildare (3), by imp. Kyrle, dam Mistake.

Thoe. G. Jones' b g Applause (4) , by Three Cheere, dam Alice N.

W. L. Appleby's ch f Not Idle (4) , by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

Los Angeles Stable's blk g Del (3), by Falsette, dam Mattie Se-
vern.

Wm. Boots' ch m Nerva (5), by Bob Wooding, dam Lizzie Mar-
shall.

Wm. Boots' br g Valido (5) by Bob Wooding, dam Brown Maria.

Wm. Boots' b g Nabeau (3) by Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.

WTm. Boots' blk g Ledon (3), by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

Wm. Boots' b g Ninco (3), by Bob Wooding, dam Mollie H.

No. 7— Running— Free purse, $250, of which $50 to second; for
all ages. Winners of any race this yeartocarry flvepounds; maid-
ens, if three years old, allowed five pounds; if four years old or
upwards, fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

A. Wakeman's ch m Etta W. (.4), by Joe nooker, dam by Foster.
G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglas (6), by Leinster, dam Lillie

Simpson.

L. A. Blasingham's b s Hermes (5), by Bayswater, dam Herclade.

Oak Grove Stable's ch s Canny Scott (3), by Leinster, dam Tibbie
Dunbar.

B. C. Holly's br c Sid (3), by imp. Sidarther, dam Vestella,
Wm. Boots' b or br g Ledor (4), by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

Thtbd Day — Saturday, September 8th.

No. 8— Trotting— Two-year-old trotting stake, closed March 15,
with sixteen nominations. Third payment payable August 10th.

No. 9— Grand stallion stake. Final payments made on William
Corbitt's b s Guy Wilkes by George Wilkes, dam Lady Dunn; B.C.
Holly's ch s Woodnut by Nutwood, dam Addie by Hambletonian
Chief; L. J. Rose's b s Stamboul by Sultan, dam Fleetwing.

No. 10— Trotting— Purse, $1,000; 2:30 class.

G. W. Woodward's b m Rosie Mc., by Alex. Button, dam Rose-
dale.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b g Express, by Electioneer, dam Esther,
by Express.

Q. A. Hickok's b s Elector, by Electioneer, dam Lady Babeock.

Houser ii Soule's br s Ha Ha, by Nephew, dam by McCracken's
Blackhawk.

J. A. Goldsmith's b g Ben Ali, by George M. Patchen, Jr., dam
thoroughbred.

R. Havey's eh s Bonanza, by Arthurton, dam Sister, by John
Nelson.

L. J. Rose's b g Dubec, by Sultan, dam Madame Day.

Charles DavisT blk g (7) Franklin, by General Reno, dam un-
known.

G. A. Doherty's br s Victor, by Echo, dam by Woodburn.

J. A. Dustin's b g Judge, by .

Fottbth Day — Monday, September 10th.

No. 11— Running— ThePremium Stake— Forallages; $50entrance,
h. f., or only $15 if declared on or before September 1st, with $350
added; of which $100 to second; third to save stakes. Horses that
have started and not won this year, allowed five pounds; maidens
if three years old, allowed five pounds; if four years old or over
seven pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.

W. M. Murry's ch h (3) Peregrin, by Jumbo or Joe Hooker dam
Irene Harding.
John Clark's ch f (5) Spray (formerly Queen Kapiolani.)
Maltese Villa Stable's ch f (4) Idalene Cotton, by Jim Brown
dam Lizzie P.
W. L. Davis" b h Jack Brady, by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes
G. W. Trahern's ch m (4) Blue Bonnet, by Joe Hooker, dam Kate
Carson.
B. Cockrill'sb m Daisy D. by Wheatly, dam Black Maria.
M. T. Walter's b s (3) Al Farrow, by Connor, dam Delia Walker
Mrs. S. B. Wolfskill's (5) Edelweiss, by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone
D. Hennessey's br f (3) Wrelcome, by Warwick, dam Acola, -
Owen Bros' ch f (3) Serpolette, by Norfolk, dam Mattie Glenn
Owen Bros* g g (aged) Johnny Gray, by Shiloah, dam Margery
Rancho del Paso's b c by Hindoo, dam King Alfonso.
Rancho del Paso's b f (3) Tincture by Virgil, dam by Extract
B. C. Holly's ch f (3) Nancy by Jim Brown, dam by Nannie Hub-
bard

Thomas G. Jones' ch g (3) Kildare by imp Kyrle Daly, dam Mis-
take.

Thomas G. Jones' b g (4) Applause, by Three Cheers, dam
Alice N.
M. F. Tarpey's ch f (4), Not Idle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.
W. L. Appleby's br or blk f £), Futurity by John A, dam Ella
Doane.

W. L. Appleby's ch f (3), Carmen by Wildidle, dam Nettie
Brown.
B. P. Hill's b m (4) Carmalita by Hardwood, dam bv Shilo
B. F. Hill's ch g (4) Mikado, by Shilo, dam by Error.
William Boots' b m (71 Ariole, by Bob Wooding, dam Gladiola
William Boots' b g (5) Validio, by Bob Wooding, dam Brown
Maria-
Fill Stanley's ch g (aged) Sleepy Dick.

No. 12— The California Annual Stake— foals of 1886— one mile
George Hearst's chc Philander by Wildidle, dam Precious,' by

George Hearst's ch c Rhona by Flood, dam imported Rosetta. bv
Straum. ^ *

George Hearst's b c Kenneth by Joe Hooker, dam Catharine hv
Harry of the West. ' *

Palo Alto Stock Farm's be Goeffry by Flood, dam Glendew hv
imported Glengarry-. ' '

R. P. Ashe's b c Flood Tide by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline, by

H. Whiting's bf Scat by Joe Hooker, dam Kitten, by imported

H. Whiting's ch f Ernestine by Bertram, dam Kittie M. bv Kin?
Ernest. * 7 °-luis

H. Whiting's bf Picnic by imported Mr. Pickwick, dam Coun-
tess, by Theobald.
H. Whiting's ch f Kathlene by Longtow, dam Athlene, by Pat

H. Whiting's bf Freelove by Luke Blackburn, dam Janet Nor-

burr?' H!U * br f E1U UIU bj' Wildidle- dftm Mflr>' W«de, by Wood-
Dou fa\gTodhunter'8 b c Hotspur by Joe Daniels, dam sister to

«iJ«1\£"MCBrlideT8 <* c Longshot by the Duke of Norfolk, dam

Black Mare, by Longfellow.
Thomas AchiBon's ch f Little Rose by Joe Hooker, dam Rosetland
H. I. Thornton'B ch f Sonoma by Longfleld, dam Carrie 0
H, I, Thornton's ch I Regina by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Ball

Theo. Winters' ch c Don Jose by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zelka.

Theo. Winters' ch c The Czar by Norfolk, dam Marian.

Theo. Winters' ch c Bronco by Joe Hooker, dam Laura Winston.

Theo. Winters' TeliBh ch or r c by Norfolk, dam Balllnette.

Theo. Winters' br c Leh by Joe Hooker, dam Allusion.

C. Dorsey's b f Lady Overtoil by imp Partisan, dam Pet.

C. Doroey's b f March Wind by imp Partisan, dam Mattie, by Spectre.

W. M. Murry'8 b c Robin Hood by Flood, dam Robin Girl.

W. M. Murry's b c Nyn by Shannon, dam Demorest.

W. M. Murry's b c Almont by Three Cheers, dam Question.

John Arnett's br f Queen Daniels by Joe Daniels, dam Queen Emma.

W. L. Appleby's b c Wild Oats by Wildidle, dam Mary Givens.

Laurelwood Stable's ch f Lakme by John A., dam Lottie J.

Captain W. H. Hobbs' b c Duke Bpencer by Duke of Norfolk, dam
Lon Spencer.

Chas. Schlutins' br c Persuasion by Story, dam Occasion, by Red
Bluff.

No. 13 — Bunning— The LaRue Stake— a handicap for all ages. $100
entrance, $50 forfeit, with $500 added, of which $150 to eecond, $100 to
third. Weights announced September 1st. Declaration $20. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p.m., September 3d. In no event will
declaration be received unless accompanied with the amount fixed. Two
and one-quarter miles.

G. W. Trahern'B br g (6 Dave DouglasB by Leinster, dam Lillie
Simpson.

F. P. Powell's br c (3) Leon by Leinster, dam Ada A., by Asteroid.

M. S. Bryan'B ch b (3) Moeea B. by Leinster, dam Aunt Jane.

L. A. Blasingame's b s (5) Hermes by Bayswater, dam Herclade.

Oak Grove Stable's ch s (3) Cannie Scot by Leinster, dam Tibbie
Dunbar.

W. L. Appleby's ch f (4) Laura Gardner by Jim Brown, dam

W. L. Appleby's ch f (3) Carmen by Wildidle, dam Ella Doane.

William Boots' bl g (6) Index by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy.

William Boots' b or br g (4) Ledor by Nathan Coombs, dam
Gipsy.

jj0 . i4_Runniug— Selling purse, $300, of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for $1,500 to carry rule
weights; two pounds allowed for each $100 less, down to $1,000,
then one pound for each $100 less, down to $500. Valuation to be
placed on starters only, by 6 o'clock, p.m., the day preceding the
race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Maltese Villa Stable ch g (4) Elwood by Norfolk, dam Balllnette.

A. Wakeman's ch m (4) Etta W. by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.
James Woodburn's ch h (3) J. M. R. by imported Keepie, dam by

Joe Daniels.

F. Depositees blk s (4) Blackstone by Wildidle, dam Monday.

Owen Bros.' b s (4) Oro by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.

Robert Monroe's ch c (6) pickpocket by Joe Daniels, dam Mattie
C. by Spectre. __

B. C. Holly's ch f (3) Fusilade's Last by J. W. Norton, dam Fas-
ilade.

W. L. Appleby's br c (2) Wild Oats by Wildidle, dam Mary
Givens.

B. F. Hill's ch g (4) Gladstone by Reveille, dam by Hamilton.

B. F. Hill's ch g (6) Adam by Shiloh, dam unknown.

William Boots' ch m (5) Nerva by Bob Wooding, dam Lixiie
Marshall

FrrrH Day — Tuesday, Septembeb 11th.

j^o. 15— Trotting— Three-year-old trotting stake. Closed March 16th
with nineteen nominations. Third payment doe August 10th.

No. lft— Trotting— Purse: 2:20 class.

Alfred Gonzales' blk m Kate Ewing by Berlin, dam Lady Wash-
ington.

B. C. Holly'B ch s Woodnut by Nutwood, dam Addie by Hamb.
Chief.

N. Coombs' b m Lillie Stanley by Whtppleton. dam DolUe McMahan.

H*. W. Seale's b g Alfred S. by Echo, dam Nora Marshall by Union.

L." J. Rose's b c Alcazar by Sultan, dam Minnehaha.

M. Salisbury's b s Mount Vernon by Nutwood, dam by Chieftain.

No. 17— Trotting— Puree $1,000; 3:00 class.

Marion Biggs Jr.'s h g Blockade, sire and dam unknown.

W. S. Ray's b h Perihelion by Admiral, dam Flora.

R. C. Sargent'B b h Ross S. by Nutwood, dam by Stats of Maine.

b" C. Holly's b f Economy by Echo, dam Lady Berkey.

C. E. Neeham's br b Steve Whipple by Chrisman's Hambletonian,
dam by Whipple's Hambletonian.

S. B. Emerson's br m Maggie E. by Nutwood, dam by George M.
Patchen, Jr.
J. A. Dustin's ch m Lady Everett.

Sisth Day — Wednesday, Septembeb 12th.

No 18— Running— The Sunny Slope Stake— for two-year-old Al-
lies- $25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10 if declared on or before
September 1st; $200 added; of which $25 to second. ThOBe that
have started and not run first or second in any race this year,
allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

J. Reavey <s Co.'s b f Bessie Shannon, by Shannon, dam Bettie

Thomas Atchison's ch f Little Rose, by Joe Hooker, dam Roset-

L. U. Shippee's br f Picnic, by imp. Mr. Pickwick, dam imp.
Countess.

L. U. Shippee's b f Libertiflibbet, by Bullion, dam Flibbertigib-
bet."

L. D. Shippee's b f Glencola, by Glengarry, dam Marcola, by
Monarchist,

Palo Alto Stock Farm's ch f Aurelia, by WTildidle, dam imp.
Amelia, by Lowlander.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b f Faustina, by Flood, dam imp. Flirt,
by The Hermit.

Rancho Del Paso's br g Lucknow, by Longfleld, dam Sweetbriar.

Rancho Del Paso's b g Reward, by Jim Brown, dam Trophy.

Rancho Del Paso's chg Rosebug, by Jim Brown, dam Rosemary.

N L Appleby's b f Futurity, by John A., dam Ella Doane.-*

Thomas H. Williams' b f Lady Helen, by Norfolk, dam Jessie R.

B P- Hill's ch f Odette, by Shiloh, dam by Error.

No. 19— Running— The Shafter Stake— for three-year-olds; $50
entrance- $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or before Septem-
ber 1st; with $400 added; of which $100 to second; third to save
stake. Winner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra ; of
two or more, ten pounds ; maidens allowed five pounds. One mile
and a quarter. . T¥

Mrs. S. B. Wolf skill s br m Edelweiss, by Joe Hooker, dam

Palo Alto's imp b c Brutus, by Macgregor, dam imp Teardrop by
Scottish Chief . ,- . „. ., . _ _

Rancho del Paso's br f Tincture, by Virgil, dam Extract.

Saffe b c ■ by Hindoo, dam by King Alfonso.

Thomas G. Jones' ch g Kildare, by imp Kyrle Daly, dam Mis-
take

Los Angeles Stable's bl g Del, by Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.

Wm Boots' br g Vinco, by Bob Wooding, dam Mollie H.

Same b g Nabrow, by Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.

Sam* blk g Ledow, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

No 20— Running— The Del Paso Stake for all ages; $50 entrance; $18
forfeit cr only $15 if declared on or before September 1st, with $300
added-' of which $100 to second: third to save Btake. Three-year-olds
to carry 100 pounds; four-year-olda, 110 pounds, five-year-olds and up-
wards, 112 pounds. Bex but not heat allowances. Three-quarter mile

Maltese Villa Stablo'8 ch g (4) Elwood by Norfolk, dam Balllnette.

W L DaviB' b h (4) Jack Brady by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes.

w! M. Murry's ch h (8) Peregrin by Jumbo or Joe Hooker, dam Irene

G. wfTrahern's ch m (4) Blue Bonnet by Joe Hooker, dam Lilly

B Coekerill's b m (6) Daley D. by Wheatly, dam Black Maria.

Mrs. 8. B. Woolfeklil's br m (3) Heliotrope by Joe Hooker, dam

Yolone. , _ ... . ,

D Hennesy's br f (3) Welcome by Warwick, dam Arola.

Owons Bros.' ch f (3) Serpolette by Norfolk, dam Mattie Glen.

B C Holly's br c (3) Sid bv Sidartha. dam Vestella.

M F Tarpey's ch f (4) Notidle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

W. L. Appleby's ch f (3) Carmen- by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

B P Hill's b m (4) Carmen by Hardwood, dam by Shiloh.

Same ch g (4) Gladstone by Reveille, dam by Hamilton.

No 21— RunDing— Free purse. $300, of which $50 to second, of all
ages Horses that have started and not won at this meoting allowed ten
poundB Winners of any race at this meeting when carrying rule
weiehts or more, to carry five poundB extra. One mile.

Maltese Villa Stable'B ch f (4) Idalene Cotton by Jim Brown, dam

John Clark's ch f (5) Spray (for Queen Kapiolani) by Joe Hooker,

James Woodburn's ch h (3) J. M. R. by imp Kelpie, dam by Joe Dan-

°G W Trahern's br m (5) Haidee by King AlfonBO, dam Inverness.
M T ' Walter's b h (3) A) Farrow by Connor, dam Delia Walker.
Mrs S B. WolfaklU'e b m {51 Edelweiss bj- Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.
T Bally'" ch c (2) Little Phil by Leinster, dam Lillie H.
Owen Bros ' b s (4) Oro by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.
Robort Munroo's ch h (5) Piokpocket by Joe Daniels, dam Mattie C,

JB C°Hc-nV'e ch f (3) Fusilade's Last by J. W. Shannon, dam Fusllade.
Same h c (*) Sunday by Ironclad, dam Nellie Shannon.
W L ' Appleby's b f (3) Futurity by John A., dam Ella Doane.

Same b c (2) Wild Oats, by Wiiaidle, dam Mary Givens,

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Los Angeles Stable's b g (3) Del, by Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.
B. P. Hill's eh g (4) Mikado by 9hiloh, dam by Error.
Same cb g (6) Adam by Shiloh, dam Unknown.
Wm. Boots' ch m (5) Nerva by Bob Wooding, dam Lizzie
Marshall.

Seventh Day — Thetbsday, September 13th.

No. 22— Trotting. Purse $1,000: 2:20 class. Received but four
entries; declared off, and ordered reopened for same class. Ent-
ries to close with the Secretary August 15th.

No. 23— The Three-year-old Trotting Stake closed March 15th,
with fifteen nominations. Third payment due August 10th.

No. 24— Pacing. Purse, $800; free for all.

G. S. Rowling's ch g Belmont Boy by Nutwood, dam Lady
Vernon.

S. C Tryon's ch m Pocahontas by Washington, dam by George.

J L. McCord's blk g Ned Winslow by Tom Benton, dam by
Dave Hill, Jr.

L. E. Clawson's ch g Damiana by Admiral, dam .

W. M. Billup's br s Almont Patchen, by Juanita, dam Glady by
Gladiator.

J. R. Hodson's o g Bracelet by J«.ephew, dam Mambrino, by
Creighton.

Hemeto Stables' b m Elwood, by A. W. Richmond, dam Crelgh-
ton's First, by Creighton.

H. C. Airhart's b g San Diego, by Victor, dam Thoroughbred.

Eighth Day. — Friday, Septembeb 14th.

No. 25— Running— The California Derby stake, closed in 1885
with twenty-nine nominations. One and one-half miles.

No. 26— Running -The Palo Alto stake, handicap for two-year-
olds; $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $10 declaration; $400 added, of
which $100 is to second, third to save stake. Weights announced
at 10 o'clock a. M., Saturday. September 1st. Declarations due at
8 o'clock a. m., Monday. September 3d. One mil©.

G. W. Trahern's b g G. W., by Kyrle Daly, dam by Thad Stevens.

W T. Walters' b g Albatross, by Pill Box. dam Delia Walker.

Theo. Winters' ch c The Czar, by NorfoDc, dam Marian.

Same, b c Barham, by Norfolk, dam sister to Lottery.

Same! ch c Don Jose, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeika.

Same ch c Bronco, by Joe Hooker, dam Laura Winston.

J Reavey & Co.'s b f Bessie Shannon, dam Bettie Bishop.

T Bally's ch c Little Phil, by Leinster, dam Lilly H.

F. Depositees b c Duke Spencer, by Duke of Norfolk, dam Lou

pencer.

U U. Shippee's b f Glencolo, by imp. Glengarry, dam Marcola, by
Monarchist. .* . .

L. U. Shippee's br f Picnic, by imp. Mr. Pickwick, dam imp.
Countess. ,!-'■--*. „ .

Palo Alto's b f ShannonRose.by Shannon, dam imp. Fairy Rose,
by Kisher.

Palo Alto's ch f Aurelia, by Wildidle, dam imp. Amelia.

Palo Alto's b f Faustine, by Flood, dam imp. Hirt.

Rancho Del Paso's b g Reward, by Jim Brown, dam Trophy.

H. I. Thornton's ch c Joe Hoge, by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R.

B. Famum's b h Young Prince, by imp. Young Prince, dam

T G Jones' br g Jack Pot, by Joe Hooker, dam Mistake.

W L Appleby's b c Wild Oats, by Wildidle, dam Mary Givens.

W L. Appleby's bl f Futurity by John A., dam Ella Doane.

Los Angeles Stables'ch gNaicho B., by Vandever, dam Flower

No 27— Running— The Golden Eagle Stake for three-year-olds;
$25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or before September 1st;
with $400 added, of which $100 to second, third to save stake.
Winner of any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not in 1, 2, 3, ia No. 19, allowed ten pounds.
One mile and three-quarters.

W H Murray's ch n Sunset by King Alfonso, dam Fashionette.

M S Bryan's ch h Moses B., by Leinster, dam Aunt Jane.

Palo Alto's b c Peel by Monday, dam Precious.

Palo Alto's imp b c Brutus by Macgregor, dam imp Teardrop.

W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

William Boots' b g Vinco by Bob Wooding, dam Mattie H.

William Boots' b g Nabeau, by Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.

William Boots' bl g Ledon, by Nathan Coombs.

No 23— Running— The Nighthawk Stake— for all ages; $50 en-
trance $15 forfeit; $300 added, of which $100 to second; third to
save stake- $200 additional if 1.41H is beaten. Stable to be named
after the winner if Nighthawk'stime (1:421* is beaten). One mile.

Maltese Villa Stable's ch f (4) Idalene Cotton, by Jim Brown, dam

W *M Murry's b h (2) Almont by Three Cheers, dam Question.
John Clark's ch f (5) Spray (for Queen Kapiolani) by Joe Hooker, dam

W L Davis' b h (4) Jack Brady by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes.

B Cockerill's b m (6) Daisy D. by Wheatly, dam Black Maria,

M* T "Walter's b s (3) Al Farrow by Connor, dam Delia Walker.

Mrs S B Wcoliakiirs b m (5) Edelweiss by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

D Henneeey's br f (3) Welcome by Warwick, dam Aeola.

L* A Blaaingame'e b h (3) Hermes by Bayswater, dam Herctade.

Oak Grove Stable's ch h (3) Cannie Scott by Leinster, dam Tibbie

I? A Blastugame's b m Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

Palo Alto's imp. b c (3) Brutus by Macgregor, dam Teardrop.

B C Holly's ch f (3) Nancy by Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.

Thomas Q Jones' b g (4) Applause by Three Cheers, dam Alice N.

W L Appleby's ch I (3) Carmen by Wildidle, dam Nettle Brown.

Sanie b c (2) Wild Oats, by Wildidle. dam Mary Givens.

M F Tarpey's ch f (4) Notidle, by W lldidle, dam Bonanza.

Los Angelea Stable's ch g (2) Naicho B., by Wanderer, dam

^Same blk e (3) Del. by Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.
S P Hill's b m (4) Carmalita, by Hardwood, dam by Shiloh.
Same ch c (4) Mikado, by Shiloh. dam by Error.
Same e e 15) John Treat, by Shiloh, dame by Norfolk.
Wm. Boot's br g (5) Valido, by Bob Wooding, dam Brown

"lame b m (7) Ariola, by Bob Wooding, dam Gladiola.

Same blk e (6) Index, by Thad. Stevens, dam Gypsy.

No 29 —Running— Free purse, $250. of which $50 to second. For
non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have started and not
run second allowed ten pounds. Winners of any race, entered
herein, may be withdrawn without penalty. One mile and a six-

^MaUeSe ViUvfch g (4) by Elwood by Norfolk-Ballmette.
A Wakeman's ch m (4) Etta W by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.
G W Trahern's b g (6) Dave Douglas by Leinster-Lilly Simpson.
L* A Blasingame's b h (5) Hermes by Bayewater-Herclade.
B".c! Holly's be (3) Sid by Sidartha- Vestalla.
Same ch c (3) Mart Gibson by Joe Hooker-Jenme Gibson.
Thomas G Jones' ch g (3) Kildare by imp Eyrie Daly-Mistake.
W L Appleby's ch f (4) Laura Gardner by Jim Brown-Avail.
Same, ch f (3) Carmen by Wildidle-^rettiB Brown.
MF TarpeVs ch f (4) Notidle by Wildidle-Bonanza.
Wm.Boota' br. orb g (4) Ledor by Nathan Coombs-Gypsy.

Ninth Day — Sattjedat, Septembeb 15th.

No 30— Trotting— Purse, $1,500. Free for all.

A. Gonzales' br h Lot Slocum, by Electioneer, dam a Mohawk

mffe.L Hickok's b g Arab, by Arthurton, dam Lady Hamilton.
San Mateo Stock Farm's b h Guy Wilkes, by George Wilkes, dam

iT yj Rose's b h Stamboul, by Sultan, dam Fleetwing.

L/' U Shippee's b m Tempest, by Hawthorne, dam by Chieftain.

J * A ' Dustin's b g Adair, by Electioneer, dain Addie Lee.

No. 31-Trotting Purse, $1,000; 2:40 class.

W S Ray's b h Perihelion, by Admiral, dam Flora.

Raymond &. Boucher's ch g Jim Blaine, by Oakland Boy, dam by

RC Sargent's b h Ross S., by Nutwood, dam by State of Maine.
Palo" Alto's b f Sonnet, by Bensonian, dam Sontag Dixie.
T R Hodson's ch g The Dude, by Golddust, dam hy Chieftain.
j! A. Goldsmith's b g Ben All, by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr., dam a

thSVBUEamerson1'fbrm Maggie E., by Nutwood, dam by Geo. M.

C?F? Bunch's br g Stoneman, by a Hambletonian, dam by Rou-

bCNo 32-Pacing. Purse, $300. Three-year-old class.

A B Gonzales' b c Adonis, by Sidney, dam Venus.

T.'c.'snider's bike Creole, by Prompter, dam Grace, by Buc-
caneer. _ , „_,,

C R Hoopins Yolo Maid.

Frank Hawkins' b m Wing Wing, by Privateer, dam Mahaska

B Pleasanton Stock Farm Company's ch f Gold Leaf, by Sidney-
Fern Leaf. .
J. A. Dustin's b m Cricket.

Golden Gate Entries.

Monday — August 27th.

No. 1. Grand stallion trot.

1. B. C. Holly, Vallejo, Cal., ch a Woodout

By Nutwood, dam Addl».

2. San Mateo Stock Farm, San Mateo, b s Guy Wilkes

By Geo. Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker.
8. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, bs Stamboul

By Sultan, dam Fleetwing.
No. 2. Pacing— 2:27 class.

1. L. E. Clawsen, San Francisco, a g Damiana

By Admiral, dam unknown.

2. W. B. Bradbury, 8an Francisco, ch g Little Hope

By Tempesl Jr., dim Willow Blue Bull.
8. Pleasanton Stock Farm, Pleasanton, ch f Gold Leaf

By Sidney, dam Fern Leaf.

4. Frank H. Dyer. Salt Lake, Utah Tom Llndermvn

G. H. C. Airhart &. Co., San Diego.bg San Diego

By Victor, dam thoroughbred.
6. Chas. I. Havens. San Francisco, blk g

By Startle, dam

Tuesday, Aug. 28th — Bunking.

No. 3. Introductory Stake, three-quarters mile dash.

1. John Beavey St Co., Sac Francisco, b f BeBsie Shannon

By Shannon, dam Betty Blsbok.

2. Frank Depoiser. Sau Francisco, be Duke Spencer

By Duke of Norfolk, dam Lew Spencer.
8. C Farnuru, San Francisco, b c Young Prince

By Imp. Young Prince, dam Mercedes.
4. H. I. Tbom too, San Francisco, en c Joe Hogue

By Joe Hooker, dam Viola R.
6. T. Bally, Sacramento, ch c Little Phil

By Leinster, dam Lillle H.

6. Theo. Winters, Sacramento, ch o Czar

By Norfolk, dam Marlon.

7. Theo. Winters, Sacramento, ch c Don Jose

By Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeika.

8. Theo. Winters, Sacramento be Barnhane

By Norfolk, dam sister to Lottery.

9. Tbos. P.Jones, Santa Bosa, b g Jack Pot

By Joe Hooker, dam Lugena.

10. P. C. Donalish, Los Angeles, s g Naicho B

By Wanderer, dam Flower Girl.

W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara Wild Oats

By Wildidle, dam Mary Givens.

Thos. H. Williams, San FranclBOO Lady Hellen

By Norfolk, dam Josle B.
No. 4. Pordee Stake— One mile dash,

1. B. F. Davis, Vallejo, brn a. 3 Sid

By Syd Arthur, dam Vistella.

2. P. F. Lowell, Sacramento, be Leon

By Leinster, dam Ada A.
8. Mlsa S. M. Wolfaklll. Sacramento, b m, 3 Heliotrope

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.
4. Dan Hennessey, Sacramento, brn m Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

6. Owen Bros., Fresno City, s t Serpoletto

By Norfolk, dam Mattie Glen

6". W,S. Pritcbard, Sacramento , ch c Canny Soot

By Leinster, dam Tibbi« Dunbar.

7. P. C. Dornalecb.Los Angeles, blk g Dee

By Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.

8. W. L. Appleby, S»nfc> Clara ch f Carmen

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
No. 5. Contra Costa Stakes— Half mile heats.
1. Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m, 6... Daisy D

By Wheatle, dam Black Mark*

F.M. Starkey, s g Sleepy Dick

Owen Bros., Fresno City, g g Johnny Gray

By Shllo, dam Margrave

Hiram Willi ts, lone, ch m, 6 LidaFurgeBon

ThoB. P. Jonea, Santa Rosa, s g Kildare

By Imp. Eyrie Daly, dam Mistake.
L, E- SturpelLIone, b m Suale S

By Iron wood, dam Jennie .
B. P.. Hill, El Cajon Adam

By Be veil, dam

No. 8. — Free purse. One mile,

1. B. C. HoUy, Vallejo, b f. Mansy

By Jim Brown, dam Nanie Howard.

2. T. Bally, Sacramento, ch f „ Little Phil

By Leinster, dam Lily H.

1. Mrs. 8. B. Wolfskin, Sar.ta Monica, b m „ Edelweiss

Br Joe Hooker, dam Ynlone.

4. John Clark, Sacramento, b s..... Spry

By Joe Hooker, dam Queen Kapiolani.

5. Owen Bros.. Fresno, b s _ „, , Oro

By Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.

6. Glenwood Stables. Milpltas, ch m, 5..._ . __.„ Neva

11.
ia.

2.

7.

By Wooding, dam Lizzie Marshall.

By Three Cheers, dara Alice
8. B. P. Hill. El Cajon, e g.„

By Revllle, dam Lady Hamilton.
•. W L. Appleby, Santa Clara, cf _,

By Jim Brown, dam Avail.
IB. W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, blk f ,

By Ina A., dam Ella Doane.

Wednesday — Aug. 29.

No. 7. Three -ye ar-old trot.

1. J. B. Kerr, San Francisco, b s ..........

By Sidney, dam Flirt.
3. San Mateo Stock Farm, San Mateo, b ft

By Le Grand, dam Norma
8. Pleasanton Stuck Farm.Pleasantoo, blk a....

By Director, dam Echora.
So. 8. 2:40 class.

1. B. C.-. Holly, Vallejo, b f

By Echo, dam Lady Becky.

2. W. S. Ray. San Francisco __

By Admiral, dam Flora.

— .. Applause

..Laura Gardner
.... Futurity

Bemember the cattle sales— Col. Younger** sale of cele-
brated shorthorns. August 14th, at San Jose; and the Baden
fcerd ot purhuum at P-d - Station, August 15th.

Pe rlhelion

J as- E. Dug tin. Oakland, ch m _ LadyEscott

John A. Goldsmith, San Mateo, b g. „ _ Ben All

By U. M. Patchen Jr., dam Thoroughbred.

6. J. R. Hodson. Sacramento, cb g. __....The Dude

By Goldast, dam Chieftain.

8. W.H.Parker.Stockton, brns _. . Steve Whipple

By C. Hamlltouian,

7. L.J. Rose, Los ADAeles.bg. „ _. , Dubec

By Sultan, dam Lady Dey

8. 8. B.Emerson, Mountain Vlew.br m Maggie E

Bv Nutwood, dam Patchen Jr.

». Palo Alto , Menlo Park, b f „ Dixie Sonnet

By Bentonlan, dam Sontag.

Thursday, Aug. 30th — Banning.

No. 9. AlamedaT Stake, three-quarters of a mile.

1 Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m..._ „ „ Daisy D

By Wheatly, dam Black Maria.
2. B. C. Holly, Vallejo chf3. „, ..__.. ™ Nancy

By Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard,
3 Monroe Johnson, Maltese Villa, ch f , 4 Idalene Cotton

I Mrs. S. B. Wolf skill, Santa Monica, b m ...Edelweiss

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

5 DaiuHennessy , Welcome, br in, 3 ,■■■..,„■„ ..Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

6 John Clark, Sacramento, ch m. „ „ ...., _.. Spray

By Hooker, dam Big Gun.

7 Owen Bros., Fresno City.s f _ Serpolette

By Norfolk, dam Mattie Glen.

8 Elmwood stable, MUpitas, br g, 5 _ „. Valide

By Bob Wooding, dam Brown Maria.

9 W, L. Pritchard, Sacramento, ch e,5.. _ Canny Scot

By Leinster, dam Tibbie L>unbar.

10 Thos. G.Jones, Santa Rosa, bg, 4 Applause

By Three Cheers, dam Alice N

II L E Star-gill, lone, b g. „_ „. Bob H

By Ironwood.dam Belle Piatt

12 W L Davia, Big Trees, C-laverns Co, b h, 4 Jack Brady

By Wildidle, dara Sour Grapes

13 B P Hill, El Cajon, ch b _ Adam

By Bevelle,

No. 10. California Stakes, one-quarter n/lledash.

1 T. P. Lowell, Sacrament*, b c - _ ■ Leon

By Leinster, dam Ada A.
3 M.8- Bryan, Pbteoix, A.T.,chs ......MosesB

By Lelnster.dam Aunt Jane.

3 P. C. Doroalech. Los Angelf s. blk g..._ Del

By Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn.

4 Wm. Appleby, Santa Clara, ch f ....,

By Wild Idle, dam Nettie Brown.
No 11. Golden Gate, seven-eighths of a mile

1 Frank Deporster, Sao Francisco, b c

By Duke of Norfolk, dam Lew Spencer

2 C Farnum San Francisco, b c — ._-

By Imp Young Prince, dam Mercedes

3 H J Thornton, San Francisco, b c ...— •._,

By Joe Hooker, dam Viola R

4 T Bailey, Sacramento, ch c ,....,..,,....

By Lelnster.dam Lillle H
6 Theo Winters, Baciamento, chc ,-M mi.

By Norfolk, dam Marion
8, Theo. WinterB, Sacramento, chc

..Carmen

8. Thos. P. Jones.Santa Rosa, brng _ „ Jack Pot

By Joe Booker,- ana Su^ence.

9. P. C. Dornalech, Los Angeles, sg Naicho B

By Wanderer, dam Flower Girl.

10. Win. Appleby, Santa Clara _ Wild Oata

By Wildidle, dam Mary Givens.

11. Thos. B. Williams, San Francisco - Lady Helen

By Norfol k, dam Jessie R .
No.12.— Free Purse. Three-quarters of a mlledaah.

1. B. Cockrell, Salinas, b m , ,. Daisy D

By Wheatly, dam Black M*rla.

2. B. C. HoUy \ allejo, ch t Fusillade's Last

By John W. Norton dam Fusillade.

3. Maltese Villa Stables.ch g , Elwood

4. Mrs. S. B. Wolfskin, Santa Monica, b m Heliotrope

By Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

5. OwenBroB., Fresno, bs _ . _ Oro

By Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.

6 Thos. R Jones, Santa Rosa a g „ Kildar-j

By Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake

7 L E aturgill, lone, b m „ Susie 3

By Ironwood, dam Jennie

8 B P Hall, All Morine, b m _.„ _ „ Carmailta

Bv Hardwood, dam by Shiloh

9 Wm Appleby, Smta Clara, c f „ Laura Gardner

By Jim Brown, dam Avail

Friday, Aug. 31st — Trotting.

No 13 2:21 class

1 G W Woodward, Tolo.b m _ Rosle Mc

By AlexButton.dam Rosedale

2 0 A Hlckofe, S*n Francisco _ Elector

By Electioneer, dam Lady B.bcock

3 F P Lowell, !Sacramento,bs _.Fallis

By Electioneer, dam Felicia

4 Palo Alto stock Farm.san Mateo.bg Express

By Electioneer, dam Esther

5 R Harvey, San Francisco, s 9 Bonanza

By Arthurton, dam sister

6 John A Dustin, Oakland, bg i _ _ Judge

7 Chas Davis, San Francisco, blk g „ „ Franklin

By Gen Reno,
No. 16. 2:22 class.

1. Alfred Gonzales, San Franciico, blk m Rate Ewlne

2. Palo Alto Stock Farm, San Mateo, b f Gertrude Rnssell

By Electioneer, dam Winnie.

3. James A. Dustin, Oakland, br g Gua Wilkes

By Mambrino Wilkes, dam Fancy bv Bonner.

4. L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, b h Alcazar

By Saltan, dam Minne Ha Ea.

5. L. U. Shippee, Stockton, b m Tempest

By Hawthorn, dam by Chlefialn.

6. W. F. Smith, Sacramento Tbapeln

By Berlin, dam Lady Hubbard.
No. 16. Pacers— Three* year-olds.

1. A. B. Gonzal'S, San Francisco, b g Adonis

By Sidney, dam Venus.

2. C. B. Hoppin, Yolo Yolo Maid

By Alex. Button, dam St. Clair.

3. Pleasanton Stock Farm, Pleasanton, cb f Gold Leaf

By Sidney, dam Fern Leaf.

4. James A. Dustin, Oakland, b m Cricket t

Mosday — September 3rd. Running.
No. 17. Selling Purse. Mile dash.

L Thos. Kennf. Vallejo, bg Sunday

By SnowcIad,dam Nellie shannon.

2. Frank DePoister, sacramenio, blks „ Blackstone

By Wildidle, dam by Monday.

3. John Clark, Sacramento, ch m Spray

By Joe Ho >kei, dam Big Gun.

4. Owen Bros., Fresno — ~ — Oro

By Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.

5. Elmwood Staples, Milpitas.ehm _ Nerva

By Wooding, dam Lizzie Marshal).

6. Hiram WUllts, Tone, b g „ _ „ „ Cite

By Joe Hooker, dam Too Soon.

7. B P. Bill, El Caion .. — Gladstone

By Reville, dam by Hamilton.

8. Wm. Appleby. Santa Clara _ —

By Wildidle, dam Marv Gtvens.

No 18.— Free Purse. Mile heats.

„ Daisy D

..Wild Gats

Mile heats.

.."Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m

By Wheatly. dam Black Maria.

2. B. C. Holly. Vallejo, ch f..._

By John W. Norton, dam Fusillade.

3. Dan Hennessy , **acramento, brn m — —

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

4 W L Davis, Big Trees, Calaveras County.ub

By Wildidle, dam Soar Grapes

5 Wm Appleby, Santa Clara, ch f - —

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
No 19 —Consolation purse. Three-fourths of a mile.

....Fusillade's Last

By Joe Hooker, dam Countesa Zalka.

Theo. Wlntero, Sacramento, b c ' *****

B) Norfulk.dam sasle of Lottery.

..Duke Spencer
...Young Prince

. ......... Joe Haze

. LHtl e PhU

...„„ Czar

_..Doa Jose

.„„ Barfaand

Fair Notes-
At Santa Rosa Fair, August 13th to 18th, Mr. J. M. LaRue
will preside in the judges' stand, and E. 8. Cnlver will
aet as clerk of the course.

Tickets for life members in the Golden Gate Fair Associa-
tion are now ready and may be procured from the Secretary,
Jos. I. Dimond. 109 Front Street, San Francisco.

Owners of 2:30 trotters in. the counties of Sonoma, Marin,
Napa and Solano will be glad to observe that there is a new
race now advertised for them. "W. E. Cox, Secret3ry of
Petalama Fair, writes us that the parse is $300, the condi-
tions are the same as those advertised in another column for
Petaluma Fair.

The winner of the free-for-all pacing race at Los Angeles,
Pleasanton Stock Farm's Gold Leaf, is but a thr*»e-y ear-old.
and her sire is now but seven. She is by Sidney (son of
Santa Clans 2:17} out of Sweetness 2:21i) and her dam is
Fern Leaf, (the dam of Shamrock 2:25) by Flastail. Connt
Valensin is to be congratulated on the remarkable performance
of hie young stallion's young pacer. A second heat in 2:231
is a phenomenal performance for a three-year-old.

Some misunderstanding has arisen in regard to the use of
the words "free for all' in the advertisement of the 2:40 class
of the Ormsby County, Nevada Fair. It will be observed
that some of the races are tor only such horses aa are owned
and kept, for six months prior to the race, in Nevada and
California east of the Sierra Nevadas. All except these
"District" races are "free for all" horses, wherever owned,
that are ordinarily eligible to the various classes. This
fair promises to be a great success.

The Lexington, Ky, Fair haa an admirable list of entries
for their approaching meeting. In the 2:21 class seven en-
tries paid up out of sixteen. In the 2:25 etallion class
Bixteen entries out of eighteen made last payment; in the
2-30 class twenty entries out of twenty-six remained in; the
special ihree-year-old class has eleven— Linnie (Egbert, dam
by Mambrino Time), Silver Btll (Cujler, dam by Harold),
Victoria Wilkes (Onward, dam by EJgewater), Daphne (CoL
Hambrick, dam by Nick Monroe), Keller Tbomas (Pilot
Duroc, dam by Dictator), Bounie Wood (Natwood— Bonnie
Doon)! Bosque Bonita, Bolmdel, Alcegetta (Alcantara— Lady
Daggeit), Egotist (Electioneer— Sprite).

The special four-year-old has Susie S. record 2:20, Houii,
record 2:19$, Eminence, record 2:27j as three-year-olda.

The State Agricultural Society ia expending some $10,000
in making improvemefts at Agricultural Park, Sacramento.
Many changes have been made which will add to the comfort
and convenience of exhibitors and visitors. The county ex-
hibits will occupy all of Horticultural Hall, three of the con-
servatories and the major pait of the main hall. This will
be an agricultural fair in every sense of the word. The
counties that have secured space are the following: Amador,
Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter, Tehama,
Colnsa Yolo, 8acrameDto, San Joaquin, Merced, FreBno,
Tnlareand San Diego. Butte County, it now appears, does
not intend to exhibit at the State Fair.

Mr. Smith said he was confident that the attendance at
the Pavilion this year would be far in excess of that of any
preceding year. This would largely be caused by tfa
number of country exhibits. The citicenB of all st
want to oomo to Sacramento to see how the prodr,
county compare with t>ose of their neighbors.

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<g)ue flmdjer and j^rrismatt.

August 11

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

There was a larger attendance at the club-honse than there
has been for months last Sunday, and the many visitors were
treated to some very pretty races and as tine a Bpectaole from
a sailing point of view, as'could be desired. The first event
was the race for the Edward's Cap. The conditions are that
it should be raced for monthly, and for it to become the
pioperty of the canoe winning five times. It had now been
won four times by both the Water Lily and Falcon, and three
times by the Lock, consequently great interest centered in
the race this time. There were sis entries, Shadow, Agnes
and Nip, besides the above mentioned. A large number of
B class canoes were afloat, and sailed roond the course with
their smaller confreres. After a tine contest the Water Lily
came in first, but one boat's leu.th ahead of the Luck, and
therefore the Edward's Cup now becomes the property of her
skipper. Iu the yawl boathouse next d. or is a large canoe,
15 feet by 4 feet, with two centreboards, named the (Eolas,
aud the Sunday b fore last, when some of the boys were
down in the basin, she turned up and in a scrub race home
beat them all pretty badly. Most of them, however, had on
cruising smIb only, and so did not feel very much injured;
but, behold! on arriving at the boathouse this Sunday, there
appears a broom hoisted at the flagstaff buck of the rival club.

This was too much for the canoemen, aud a message was
at once dispatch for the Oeolns to come out and prove her
right to soch a signal, or forthwith lower it. The Oeolus
being ready and eager, racing sails were speedily hoisted and
fourteen canoes were presently awaitiug the signal to reaffirm
their long acknowledged supremacy on the creek. Away
they went to a good start, Mystic shortly taking the lead,
Flirt nest with the Oeolus close under her quarter, the rest
Well n p. Thus order was held until the stake was turned,
the Cuuehita pressing the third boat in the windward work.
The fleet got widely separated owing to the different courses
being taken. However, Dart. Flirt and Conchita soon
showed up ahead and passed the lii.e in that order, tbe
Oeolus coming in fourth with the Mystic scarcely a boat's
length behind. Whisper sixth, then Hebe, Gypsy, Echo, La
Polomo and Bonita in order named. The presumptive
bron was immediately hauled down a- d sent over to the
canoe club-house, where it was hoisted with appropriate
ceremonies.

TRAP.

California "WioR snooting Club.

The last meeting of the Be .sou was held at San Bruno on
Sunday last, six members taking part. The day was singu-
larly calm for that windy section, but the liveliness of the
bh\ls more than offset the propitious weather. Mr. C. J. Haas
came down from Stockton with his sboting clothes on and
made a olean score,as did Mr. Osborn. Dr. KnowleB although
scoring but ten did some of the best shooting of the day. A
resume of the work of the club during the season is given.
Mr. Haas won the first medal. Messrs. Meily and Osborn
tied for second an 1 third medals, the latter coming second
on the shoot off.

At twelve birds, Hurlingham. For club medals: Knowles,
10; Norton, 9; HaaB, 12; Meily, 8; Osborn, 12; Dr. Vaull, 7.

6 (Tents AND AVERAGES.

C. liol-ini-on ..
M. D. Bice ....
H. G. P:irker ..
S. E. Knowles

Ed. Fay

F. B. Norton ..

O.J. Haas

K. Mt-Uy

M- Osborn ....

J. Burnett

R. Liddle ....

Chas. Hord

W. Ue Vaull

Chas. Heath

S. I. Kellogg ...
A. Sperry

S3 1-3
41 2- i
50

72 2-9
7fi

P5 5-12
9l> 5-18
60 6-9
80 6-9
88 8-9
63 1-3

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69 1-9
55 6-9
66 2-3
(J6 2-3

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to Bend for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deatbB
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and da-o
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Whelps.

Mr. A. B. Truman's Irish setter Lady Elcho T., whelped
July 20th, e\x, four dogs, lo owners, Mike T.

The whelpiDg of Lady Elcbo T., noted elsewhere, adds
another litter of snperb Irish setters to the already excellent
stad now owned in California. The dam is without doubt
one of the best specimens of the breed now living, and as
both aire and dam have shown field merit and marked
potency in their offspring, tbe local kennel world may be
pleased tbat Lady Elcho has so favored it.

Prefix Claimed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Mr. Lawrence Timp-
son. Red Hook, Duohes6 Co , N. Y., has tiled hia application
for the sole ase of the prefix Maizeland. Objections, if any,
may be forwarded to me at any time within two weeks.
A. P. Vandenburgh,

New York, July 27, 18S8. Secretary A. K. C.

— ♦ — -

Breaking Young Retrievers.

About tbe most critical period of the breaking of a yonng
retriever is when be first Bees game. Sou mast bej careful
how yon take the bird from his month (let no one else do it
for yuu), so as not to let the doe drop it before yon have hold
of it for if it flitters away yonr cog may be tempted to bite
it and so injure his temper somewhat. If he letB go too
soon step back a pace or two, and enconrage him to carry np
to yon; if, on the other band.be holds on too tight, take
hold of bis cord with one hand and jerk it as yon receive the
bird with the other, saying "softly" to h;m all the time till
he releases hia hold. •' Softly" is a very imporiant word, to
be constantly UBed, and perfectly understood by the dog,
that he may be punished, if he ever requires it, for being in
any way rough with a cripple at any future time in hiB life.
Alwayskeep as quiet as possil le when your dog searobes for
dead or wounded game. You may pretend to look too, but
not keep calling out to him " Hie, It et!" If he is wild your

doing so will make him overrun tbe place or scent; and if he
is slack he will expect you to find for him and show him too
much where he is to seek for it. If possible do not let him
be disappointed in his search, for if you have a dead
bird in your pocket you can easily drop it, and let
him come upon it before he quite gives up seeking. Then
caress and praise him well for his exertions. Praise for good
work is a great reward. Should you see a running bird
flutter aud try to rise above turnips some way before your
dog whilst he is following by scent, do not hasten to lift him
{i. e., take him uff tbe place where he is following it to put
him nearer to the bird), but give him time to trace it as
much as possible by himself; because if you lift him you
iu nke him wild, and he then will raise his head and try to
see the bird, not keeping his nose down as he ought to do.
Do not send a dog after a wounded h..re until the hare has
got out of sight. Your dog must then follow by scent; the
hare will not run so fast or so far if not pursued at once,
and will often stop and become stiff, and so be easily
secured for you. Many hares will beat a dog that follows at
once, and never be taken, an when warm they can run, even
when much hurt, to a considerable distance. Numbers of
dogs are ruined by being Lroken too quickly, all their
courage leaves them. They will not hunt in thick hedges
or seek long or at all out of sight for wounded game, and
this would not have been the case had they been broken by
degrees. Their masters call them perfect retrievers because
they never run in, and will fullow them loose through coverts
full of game, but for any practical purpose as retrievers they
are almost useless. — IVilliam Ridgway.

Diseases of the Rectum.

These diseases, though not perhaps in themselves of the
highest importance in canine pathology, are sufficiently seri-
ous and common to make it necessary that the non-profes-
sional dog-owner should have some idea of their treatment;
and they ere, if not directly tbe result, at any rate so intimately
connected with habitual constipation, that it is necessary to
establish certain premises before entering upon the symptoms
and treatment of the diseases themselves.

Constipation, when it has become habitual, is in itself a
disease, and more, it is one of the commonest ones in this
country, and almost always occasioned by the neglect and
indifference of owners. For instance, how often is it the case
that an owner is not sufficiently energetio or fond of his dog
to give him enough exercise for his health. In the hot
weather particularly, the d*ys are too hot for the poor brute
to roam about outside, and he is confined to the house.
During the night he is probably chained up because he barks.
In the cool of the morniogs, wuen exercise would be so bene-
ficial, the master may be accustomed to enjoy his soundest
sleep, and object to rise early for that reason. In the after-
noon he leaves tbe dog to be taken for a walk by the sweeper;
and what does this mean? The knight of the broom, noth-
ing loth to have a few hours leave, but by no means disposed
to fatigue himself, drags his charge on the chain to a friend's
house, where he squats and smokes in his turn, while the
dog pants and lies in the dust at bis feet. When it is time to
return he gives the creature a kick to rouse him, and drags
him home again- The dog has walked perhaps a mile or a
mile and a half. It is obvious enough that this exercise is
insufficient, and what wonder if the health Buffers.

Exercise is one of the main secrets of health, and it should
be regularly and bountifully given. If an owner be disin-
clined to take his dogs out himself, let him train his dog-boy
to exercise them off, not on the chain. Thedogs may be led
beyond the neighborhood of houses and streets and given a
run In the op»n country beyond. There is no difficulty in
training a boy to be BufficieLtly sensible for this responsibil-
ity; and if a difficulty be found, the remedy will lie in chang-
ing the dog-boy. If there be many dogs, the boy might be
entrusted with a whip, but he should be warned against using
it on the dogs; the sound of it should be sufficient to bring
his charges to heel when it is time to return.

It is probable enough that the dogs in time will become far
fonder of their attendant than of their master, but it is better
that this should be the case than that they should pine and
sicken, and at any rate who is to blame for it? If a man
keep dogs at all, let him make their health ahd comfort a
question of duty, or part with the animals to one who is
more fit to own them. If a dog be fond of retrieving, or of
running after a ball, it is easy enough to give a great deal of
hard running in a shoit time. We read of a London owner
bringing his bull-terrier in hard condition, and at the same
time keepiog him in health by allowing him to jump up a
wall after a cat's skin suspended from it. It is not difficult
to devise a means of giving sufficient exercise if it be really
so desired; and the question may be entirely apart from that
of habitual neglect; an owner may be sick or absent from
home or unable for some reason to take his dogs for their
usual run, and then some temporary expedient may be
necessary,

A daily swim also tends to prevent constipation ; the dogs
may be taken for exercise to some canal or tank where they
can swim about and cool themselves down, t>nd they will be
all the better for it. If a swim cannot be arranged a bucket
bath of cold water in the morning will be found beneficial.
The water should be dashed over the dog from the bucket;
the loins and abdomen should be well soused; he should
then be given a good hand rubbing, and allowed a run
afterwards. The backet bath Bhoold not be given to dogB
with weak hairs, or at any rate the water should not be too
cold. If a dog stand and shiver after his douche, the bath
can be doing him no good; but healthy animals thoroughly
enjoy the sensation, especially in the hot weather; and will,
when accustomed to it, voluntarily come for tbe ducking,
standing for it with a wag of the tail, and when it is over
shake themselves and dash about in hearty enjoyment.

Improper feeding is another cause of constipation. In the
hot weather, and when exercise is scantily given, due at-
tention should be paid to laxative diet. Boiled liver and
greens, given say twice a week, is an admirable diet for a
costive animal, and a dose of sulphur in tbe food, two or
three times a week, will cool the blood, and tend to keep the
bowels in working order. Haw liver is more laxative than
cooked, and may be given occasionally. Give coarse flour
and oatmeal rather than fine flour or white broad, and avoid
bones. Touatl says: "Many dogs have a dry constipated
habit, often greatly increased by tbe boneB on which they are
too frequently fed. This favours the disposition to mange,
and to many diseases depending on morbid secretions. It
produces indigestion, encoumges worms, blackens the teeth,
and causes fetid breath. The food often accumulates in the
intestines, and the consequence is inflammation of these
organs. A dog should never be supposed to remain costive
more than a couple of days."

Take care that the dogs have not access to 61th and the
refuse of the kitchen.

The dog is very subject to hamorrhoitts or piles. Dr.
Stables says : "The rectum of the dog is not only pre-disposed

by nature to piles, but the habits of the animal and his feed-
ing have a great deal to do with their production, Remem-
ber, the dog's rectum is comparatively narrow, and is plenti-
fully supplied with a network of bloo'd vessels, and by far the
greater purtion of the venous blood is returned to the heart
through the liver. Now tbe liver of the dog is large, and, as
we alt know, is easily put out of order; when it is so, and the
circulation in the portal system is sluggish, the veins of the
rectum are apt to become congested. If, in addition to this,
the bowels are constipnted, the areolar tissue gets stretohed
and loose, irritation is set up, and piles result." We thus see
that the dog is by natural structure predisposed to the dis-
ease— a predisposition which is greatly aggravated by consti-
pation, pure and simple, or constipation connected with
sluggishnesB or disease of tbe liver.

Haemorrhoids or piles consist of small nut-like tumors
which form at the base of the rectum. They may be external
to tbe bowel, and so observable; or internal, not seen at all,
or only bo when the anus projects at the time of defecation.
The bleeding form of piles is less common tnan the other, but
is by no means rare. "When piles are thoroughly established
and external the symptoms are of course sufficiently striking,
but signs of Bomething being wrong may be observed before
the caBe is far advanced. There may be evident pain and
uneasiness at the time of evacuating the feces, or an irrita-
tion, leading the dog to look and liok at the anus, or to draw
himself along the gronud by his forepawg in the attitude
commonly known as "sledging." This is not, of coarse, an
indication that (piles must be present; irritation, due to tbe
presence of worms and other causes, might lead the dog to
do the same, bat on Buch symptoms being shown, an exam-
ination of the anus will soon show whether piles are present
or not.

Old dogs suffer from piles far of tener than young ones.
This is because the system may be more debilitated, or con-
stipation become chronic from long neglect in treatment or
sluggishness of liver.

In ordinary cases, there should be no difficulty in obtain*
ing a cure. All the oauses of constipation should be avoided,
and measures taken that the bowels work easily. Powdered
sulphur given every morning (or twice a day if nect86arv)
will be found of great seivice. The dose is about as much
sb will lie on a quarter piece for a twenty-pound dog; and
more or less according to the size of the animal. It is not
a bad plan to administer the sulphur iu a little salad oil;
tbe dog will then lick it up freely and the oil is in itself
laxative and beneficial. Surphur has, however, no taste to
Bpeak of, and if powdered finely, not to be gritty, any dog
will take it in his food. I generally employ sulphur in the
form of what is known as "milk of sulphur," to avoid having
to grind it when required. If in addition to the bowels
beiug costive, the liver be sluggish, give a podophyllin pill
at night, besides the sulphur in the morning.

Locally, and in mild cases, washing the part two or three
times a day with cold water may be sufficiently effectual,
but some astringent lotion or ointment will generally be
required to produce a speedy cure. A solution of alum and
water is a cheap, simple and effectual remedy, and in more
decided cases have used tbe compound gall ointment. The
ointment should he applied three or four times a day, insert-
ing a little up the rectum. The sulphate o* zinc, a strong
astringent, is also a good remedy; the strength would be
about a couple of grains to an ounce of water, the part being
bathed with the lotion, and a little injected into the rectum.
In bad cases it mny be necessary to remove the tumors by
means of ligatures, but this will be rare if the case be taken
in time and properly treated.

Fistula in Ano is the result of bad and long neglected piles,
or may be due to laceration of the membrane of the rectum
by the impaction of hardened feces, when inflammation and
ulceration may Bet in, ending in a fistula. Tbe treatment is
much the same as in piles. Great care should be taken to
keep the contents of the bowels soft, so that the dog may
have easy stools; and if there be hard, impacted feces in the
rectum, they must be removed by mechanical means. The
end of a tmall spoon is a good instrument for the purpose,
the bowels being washed out by an enema after the mass hns
been broken. Nothing likely to irritate the bowels should
be given in the food, and tbe part should be washed fre-
quently with cold water, to which a few drops of phenyle
have been added. A fistula is a sadly painful affair, and the
patient should be very tenderly handled, otherwise he will
soon fight shy of being touched, and will offer a strenuous re-
sistance. In ordinary cases, the treatment indicated will
suffice, and no professional aid will be required, but in bad
cases an operation will be necessary. .

Prolapsus recti or prolapsus ani consists of a falling out or
protrusion of the rectum through the anal opening. It re-
sults from debility and constipated habit. When the disease
commences, the protrusion will only take place when the
feces are evacuated, but afterwards as the rectum is continu-
ally stretched and loses tone, the prolapse may take place at
any time and become chronic.

Treatment lies in washing the part with an alum or sul-
phate of zinc solution, and then carefully returning it to its
place. Afterwards astringent injections will be necessary, or
the compound gall ointment may be inserted up tbe rectum.
The patient should be fed on laxative food, and no exercise
or only very gentle exercise, should be given. If the disease
become chronic, an operation may be necessary, and the part
excised by the knife, or the loose portions of membrane may
be ligatured, and bo removed, the parts being touched with
sulphate of copper or nitrate of silver.

Polypus recti is a tumour on the rectum, which will re-
quire removal by an operation. The use of the knife is not
neoeasary, and the ligature is in every way preferable. Dr.
Stables sayB: "A polypus must not be confounded with a
pile, the latter is broad at the base, the former has a neck."
Others assert that this tumour is only a larger, harder form
of piles. "We are not, however, concerned with this argument.
There are other more obscure and complicated diseases of the
rectum, but a description of the symptoms and treatments of
of the above will meet all the requirements of the non-pro-
fessional owner. It will have been noticed what an important
part constipation has to play in the production of these
diseases, and we cannot therefore impresB upon our readers
too strongly the necessity of avoiding this ailment by all
possible means,

Mr. H. R. Brown's pointer Donna Sensation, 7982, A. K.
S. B., by Sensation— Seph G., whelped August 6, 1888)
seveo, five dogf, to Senator Finder's Soout Croxteth, 6277,.
A. K. 8. B.

One of the most attractive exhibits at the April dog show
was Mr. H. R. Brown's white and lemon pointer Donna
Sensation, a bitch of rare beauty and perfectly shown. Else-
where it is noted that Donna is a matron, bnt the informa-
tion is of little value to would-be purchasers, because her
owner intends to present to friends such of the puppies as he
does not wish to reserve for his own use,

1838

^ftje fJmte attd Mpoxtsmnxx.

THE RIFLE

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Bkeeder and Sportsman*.

New English Military Rifle-

Tbe efforts of the leading powers to attain perfection in
arms are increasing, bnt the end striven for seems as far off
as over. The soldier mast be able to carry a large number of
cartiidges, of such power as to instantly disable an opponent
at long range, and mnst also carry his rifle, of weight and
strength sufficient to shoot heavy powder charges without
danger of bursting, or very heavy recoil. Hitherto, English
cartridges have contained a certain charge by weight of bue-
grain powder (85 grains K. F. G. 2 powder for the Martini-
Henry Rnd 70graius'K. F. G. powder for the Snider), and the
bullet hi-s consisted of lead, or an alloy of lead and tin, and
took the rifling by the cuitiag of the edges of the rifling into
the bullet itself. The new cartridge has a pressed powder
pellet instead of loose powder — i. e., the necessary weight of
powder is pressed into a solid cylinder by hydraulic power,
and this cylinder lakes the place of the ordinary powder
charge. The cartridge case is, of course, to be of solid drawn
brass, and the explosive pellet will have a hole bored
through its centre, so that the cap will be over the passage,
and the flash will strike against an edge aud ignite the pow-
der rapidly. Moreover, as this air channel reaches from
jast beneath the cap to the base of tbe bullet, the bullet is
acted on by the very commencement of the co-nbustion, and
has, consequently , a slow movement at starting, which en-
a 4ea it to take the rifiing without shock, and prevents any
waste oi force or strain on the barrel. The velocity of the
bullet is also greater, because more of the force of explosion
is spent on driving it out of the bore, and less on forcing it
into the grooves and straining the bore. The bullet itself is
made of a mixture of lead and tin, and is completely covered
with a copper envelope (if the Lorenz bullet is fiually adopted
in dace of the Kubini, this envelope will be of soft steel, but
this point is not definitely settled). The grooves being broad
and shallow, and having no sharp cutting edge, the envelope
gradually sets up into the shape of the bore without being
cut, and eonseqoently there is comparatively little distor-
tion. It may be said, popularly speaking, that the bullet is
'•corrugated" instead of being "scored." The advantages of
this are evident. In the firs c place, the rifle is not leaded,
and every marksman knows the difference even a faintly
leaded barrel makes to the shooting, and the difficulty of
thoroughly cleaning ratchet grooves that have once been
leaded. The bullet itself is also much the better for the ab-
sence of scoring, as its sides, being smooth, offer less resist-
ance to the wind, and consequently retain their velocity
longer, and strike the object more straight and true. The
absence of any cutting edge on the groove also renders the
formation of a "wing" in the bullet impossible, and thereby
diminishes the chances of a ricochet and of those strange and
fearfully erratic = Lots that so often perplex riflemen, but
which are nearly always due to the fact that a small piece of
lead becomes partly detached from the bullet, either on ac-
count of a flaw or of being cut by a leaded groove, and actiog
on tbe bullet like the stick on the rocket.

The possibility of bad shooting from flaws in the bullet is
also reduced to a minimum, as it is much easier to ensure
the regularity of metal when using lead only. Another
great advantage that the new cartridge has over the old is
the lubrication of the bullet with mineral vaseline, and the
consequent discarding of the old was wad. The shape of
the grooves has something to do with this also, as the old
ratchet-shaped grooves could only be cleaned by driving a
wax ""'ad through them, whereas a coating of vaseline is
sufficient to keep the shallow edgeless grooves of the new
rifle in order, especially as there ib no chance of leading.
Only a thin cardboard disc separates the powder from the
bullet in the new cartridge, and this does away with more
than one cause of inaccuracy. In the first place, especially
in India, there was the possibility that the wax wad might
adhere to the bullet in flight and divert it under the action
of the wind like its tail diverts a rocket, for minute portions
of wax might stick the cardboard wads together, and thus
join the wax wad on to the base of the bullet, while extreme
heat would cause the wax to boften in the cartridge and act
prejudicially on the shooting. Above all, the new cartridge
is far less affected by variations of temperature than the old,
and is, therefore, extremely well suited to the requirements
of the British army.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Fish in the Northern Pacific

"While sounding and locating fishing grounds, the classi- (half stunned, but Btill be wriggling about), for a dead worm
fication of new rish found will progress, and faols regarding few trout with any self respect will touch

mariue flora, mollusks, suitable bait for tishermen and the
location of good harbors for fishing boats will be noted.
These two last items are of great importonce in a fishing
ground. The scientists will endeavor to find different kinds
of suitable bait, ascertain where it can be obtained, both

I will only add these words of cautiun. Do not be misled
by me into thinking that I advocate fishing with the worm
down stream, save under exceptional circumstances. But
when I see my opportunity, I never hesitate lo spin my
worm, or to follow down some deep rapid, already fished up.

afloat and ashore, and the information will then be reported The trial takes a few minutes, and caunct waste ruach time
for tbe use of fishermen. Shrimps, squid and and clams are in a long day's fishing.

of common use for bait. Cod and halibut caught will be The great thing to aim at is to suit your method of fishing
examined carefully with view of finding exactly what they to the pool or stream that lies before you; but yon never can
feed upon. In this way the most tempting bait to be offered be successful as a worm fisherman, if you do Lot fish quite
may be learned. A large quality of clams, taken up from nine-tenths of the entire (average) day up stream.
San Francisco, will be planted at the Chuumagim Islands, As an instance of what I have been driving at, many years
and used as bait. These clams, now so common aloDg the ago, when fishing at Alford, Aberdeenshire, on the hotel
California coast, were, it is believed, planted by some of the water of the Don, myself and my frieud B. got a day on tbe
early mariners. They are not found generally on all the preserves at Kildrummie Castle water. We had several
Pacific coast, and there are none of consequence in the miles lo drive, aud made a rather late start. Th« water was
northern fishing grounds. The various islands in the region , very low, aud there was quite a succession of broken streams
designated will be explored and all fair harbors for fishing — the very water for cleur water worm. A!as the day was
bonts will be located ou charts. Bait will be sought for cloudy, and rather a strong breeze blew right duwn stream,
ashore along the beach, for there, according to calculation, it making us renew a cast time after litue — very much too fre-
will be found in greater quantities and more easily. I qoently. By about 11:30 we both had done well, but I dis*

Professor Leslie Lee, who is in charge ot the scientific tmctly remember that I had no idea how to meet the Case
work, says the chief work of the Albatross on this cruise will | when the breeze became a gale of wind, blowing one's line
be to demonstrate, if possible, the suitableness of the district ; down > tream faster than one could pitch it up. After niid-
desiguated for fishing boats to visit for commercial purposes. ! day all chance of worm fishing was over, but I had even
Commissioner McDonald is satisfied that that region will \ then about 15 pounds of splendid troni.
prove more productive than auy of the Atlantic fishing-banks, i Now-a days, if I found the trout keen as they were ou
In Professor Lee's judgment the cod and the halibut-fishing , that day, with the wind a gale down-stream, in a low water
and curing ought to become, on the Pacific Coast, one of its in July, I should put on my swivels and fish the streams
great industries, capable of supplying fully one-half of the ! with the spinning worm; and had I only but known how to
United States with its dried fish product. The upper coast i do this on the day in question, I should probably ba&keted
ports ought in time to rival Gloucester. A large export trade j 40lbs. of trout, for from 10 to 11:30 most oi my fish were
with the hot countries south ougbt to be built up. Id his j lakeo, and my tine tackle was smashed amorgnt the stones
judgment, as San Francisco is destined to become the great , more than once by big trout. It was just the thin water

The United States Fish Commission steamer Albatross,
after lying in San Francisco bay for several weeks and refit-
ting is now on a cruise in the northern waters of the Pacific.
On her way to California some researches were made off the
Santa Barbara Islands, not however, with the thoroughness
which is to characterize the efforts in the north.

Instructions in detail have been forwarded to Captain
Tanner aud the scientists abroad, from "Washington. After
leaving San Francisco the Albatross first sailed for Nanaimo,
stopping on the way only off tbe Humboldt County Coast, to
deposit near Point Trinidad some of the lobsters sent from
Massachusetts. At Nanaimo all the coal the vessel will
hold, including a deck load, will be taken aboard. Sitka will
be the next port. The voyage np from Nanaimo will not be
by the .inner island channel, bnt off the Islands in a more
direct line. From Sitka she will go to Oonalaska, which is
to be the northern and western limit of the cruise. Thence
the vessel will work easterly to Kodiak, keeping as nearly
as possible about one hundred miles off the coast. The na-
ture of the work will be somewhat varied. One of the chief
objects will be to determine the 100-fathom carve— that is.
the distance from the coast line, where the water reaches
that depth. The Kauger, in sounding on the southern
coast, has been locating this line. Tbe determination is for
the benefit of fishermen, for it has been the experience on
eastern fishing banks that it is not profitable, from a com-
mercial point of view, to fish at a greater depth than 100
fathoms. It is the belief that in the area of 100 miles off
coast from Oocalaska exists one of tbe best fishing grounds
of the world, more productive than the famous "banks" of
the North Atlantic Oo*st. With lines, nets and dredging,
the Albatross scientists hope to demonstrate this. That cod
of the best kind, and halibut" with many other excellent food
fish, are in that marine area, is well known. The Mollie
Adams, a Gloucester fishing schooner, is now in there, and
recently her enterprising skipper has been sending dried cod
and halibut back to eastern markets and selling them at a
good profit.

center for trade of all the western coast, this branch, so
important on the Altantic, ought to grow to proportions fully
as great as there. Gloucester fishermen go north every year,
off the coast of Iceland, io crder to secnre halibut. The
voyage is a long one, much longer than from Portland or
from this port to tbe region south of Alaska.

The scientific men aboard the Albatross left in San Fran-
cisco, for shipment to the National museum at Washington,
specimens collected on the outward trip. The collection
includes many fish, fowl and flora, which have been placed
in cases specially constructed for the purpose, and shipped
in the car which, a short time ago, brought the lohsters to
California. In this, too. the scientists send several marine
products peculiar to the Pacific Coast, which will be of value
to the eastern commission. Among these products will be a
number of common crabs, cancer magister, the like of which
none of the Atlantic coast waters produce. They are des-
tined for the Woods Holl station for breeding purposes. A
number of cray fish will be sent, which are said to be greatly
superior to those found in New England. Several hundred
clams, small and tender, coming from Tcmales Bay, will be
included in the shipment. The scientists pretend to say
that eastern clams, so widely prized, can in no respect com-
pare with the product of Tomales Bay. Fourteen Galapagos'
island tortoises are directed to Wilmington. The largest
weighs about one hundred pounds.

The Albatross will remain north on the scientific cruise as
long as the weather permits. Returning to San Francisco,
after the necessary repairs, she may go south for further work,
either in the Gulf of California, or off California's southern
coast. Much of her winter's explorations will depend upon
the success of the present trip. Captain Tanner is an enthu
siast in his work and an earnest student of pisciculture.
Nearly all of tbe officers, while coming from the navy, are
gratly interested in the mission of the Albatross. Messrs.
Alexander, Lee and Townsend are the gentlemen forming the

scientific corps.

♦

Art of Worm Fishing For Trout.

Concluding a series of suggestions to worm fishers for
trout, which embodied the results of an experience extending
over some forty years of angling in many lands, our some-
time contributor, Mr. E. M. Tod, sumsup his ideas in relation
to that style of fishing in the following words, which we take
from the English Fishing Gazette:

First of all, let me observe that you must learn to be prac-
tical, and not too theoretical in order to become a first-rate
worm fisherman; likewise, that you must possess an intuitive
perception of the best feeding stations for the larger trout,
and go with them always. In fishing deepish runs you must
use rather a heavy Binker. say No. 1; and here let me say
that if "half a gale of wind" is blowing down stream in your
teeth, you are a fool if yon fish without a sinker. If tbe
river you are fishing is abnormally low (and, of course, clear),
and if there is but little or no wind, a shot of any kind or
description on your gut line is contra-indicated; as it likewise
is in fishing some shallow tributary streams where the normal
volume of water is small, and where you would only be con-
stantly coming upon weeds, sticks, stones and other fouls.
In such tributary streams and brooks yon may do without a
shot, but even here you must use your judgment, and if you
come to a deep pool at the foot, say, of a high waterfall, and
where the trout often abound, you may put on a sinker, and
fish there in the most pot-hunting and cockneyfied manner
imaginable, and perhaps out of one such "deep, dark pool,"
you may lure nearly half-a-dozen "fine fat fish" (if small);
whereas in the reach jast above or below it may run so
shallow, and the bottom be so foul that you mayjvant, if
possible, to oil your worm in order to get it to float sufficiently
well.

As for fishing in ponds, lakes, etc., with the worm I know
absolutely nothing, and I care even less. This paper deals
with sport, and worm fishing for trout in a pond n not sport.

I have at last come to the end of my tether, and I can only
say before adding my sigoature, that if any young brother
fisherman desires me to explain anything that does not appear
] quite clear in this purposely discursive, chatty paper, no one
•would be more delicbted to turn bis darkness into light than
the writer of the paper.

It may appear at first sight very inconsistent to speak of
fishing one still pool by throwing a foot in front of the trout,
and then another still pool by throwing behind fhe trout.
Butherein lies the subtle distinction. In the first I described
trout hovering on the surface feeding on flies during the
hot summer, months. The trout in this case is always or
nearly always waiting for the next fly floating down stream,
and cannot see with bis tail, or even with thetiil of his eye.
In the other case you are fishing for trout which are not
after flies, but have come into the shallows, eddies, etc., on
purpose to pick up wormB. minnows, creepers, caddis, and
so forth. Now such fiBb. have a trick of making a tour— a
kind of *'sentry go," as I called it— and hence the value of
dropping the worm behind the fish. He turns round sooner
or later, and goeB (or the worm, which muBt never be dead

(lull of trout) best adapted for spinning the worm. But tbe
method by no means pays for daily use. Far from this, It
should only be tried when the trout seem io come shy at tbe
worm when fished up-s:ream in the orthodox manner, one's
crutch, and not one's staff, io fact; or, in a case like the fore-
going, where a gale of wind utterly forbids fisbicg worm up-
stream, and trout are keenly on the feed. In such cases,
treat tbe wurm as if it were a minnow aud spin it; und, batk
yon, if you only make your v. orm wobble, aud not spin rap-
idly, that worm won't do much execution.

I proved this once in a very special manner when fishicg
a thin ford on the E-*k for herling and sea trout. No one
had ever thought of spinning the worm, and poor Dicky
Routledge was quite beaten that day. and yet I picktd eleven
fine herling off that short, shallow ford, breeze being up
stream meanwhile, making a nice ripple. I noticed, how-
ever, that whenever the worm did not spin rapidly the fish
came at it again and again shyly, and would not hook. Yon
saw their silver sides gleam, then I would alter tbe posi-
tion of my hooks, and tiy it close to my feet, till I got it to
spin perfectly, and I was almost ture ot a fish tbe next catt.
Unhappily, both above and below for some distance there
were hardly any streams, mostly deep pools, to fish which
by spinning the worm would have been, more or less, a
waste of time.

I remember Dicky's astonishment, for the lord was thin,
and of no extent, and waters so low that but for the breeze
Wy stream, not even the spinning worm could have had
much chance of success. But what " licked'' him was, that
he had never before seen any man spin a worm, and it was
hitherto unheard of for the Esk sea-trout and herling. And
well do I remember poor Dicky's salutation to me as I said
good-bye to him. " Well, you have shown me one or two
things quite new to me;" and he added jocosely; "Eh, but I
wull leather they sea troots wi' that spinnin' worm some day
yet."

"Whether he ever did; I cannot even guess, for he died
before I went on my fishing trip in the following year. No
better or more practical angler ever handled rod; and it was
something to see how generously and with what a good
spirit he grasped at the two new ideas — the worm spinning
and my plan of dreBBing flies with the treble gut hinge. I
tied several (or him on Sunday at tbe Metal Bridge Inn. On
the other hand, he imparled to me the secrets, ot fishing the
worm in pools (already described), and which both himself
and his pupil said was so fascinating, that once acquired, i'
became a passion.

Let no mere thrower of a fly turn bis celestial nose up a&
he reads of worm fishing as an art, for I speak the truth
when I say that lots of men can fish wilh the fly tolerably —
I don't speak of fly fishing from a boat in a Highland loch,
which requires very little skill — who could no more fish the.
clear water worm properly than they could fly. For, besides
the fact that it requires a peculiar knack to pitch the worm
upwards, it takes considerable skill and knowledge to guide
the line when it is thrown, and to know how to search a
place thoroughly and ropidiy demands much skill and ex-
perience, and I should pity auy fisherman, hcwever accom-
plished, who within the same day tried to fish with woim
behind any good "clear wafer worm" fisher, for he would
hardly catch a fish, whereas his friend in front would have
filled bis basket full.

The largest fish constantly fall victims to this method,
which, I need not add, should never be practised upon
streams where the privilege of angling extends to the arti-
ficial fly onlj ; but there are abundance of rivers in the
United Kingdom in which anglers may freely practise " tbe
art of worm fishing in clear water"

The staff of this paper received last wpek a box of trout
caught by cur valued contributor Petronella at Webber Lake.
They were of good size and very toothsome.

A gentleman of Sacramento who returned recently from a
trip over the California and Oregon Railroad, reports* an out-
rage which should have the immediate attention of tbe Fish
ComrrisBionerB. He says that at Fraser's sawmill, about
thre« miles this side of Dnnsmuir, a dam has been thrown
across the river which makes it absolutely impossible for a
Balmon or other fish- to get up tbe stream beyond tbat point.
Until lately the sawdust from the mill was being dumped in-
to the river, bnt that has now been stopped. Tbe mill is i n
tbe east aide of tbe river, and a bridge has been constructed
over which tbe sawdust is now carried to the wtet side aud
dumped upon the rocks in such a position that when high
water comes it will be carried down stream. Slabs hue the
banks aud are lodged on the riffles for three or four miles be-
low the mill, in one place shutting off the run of fish about
a? effectively as the dam it-elf.

Some distance above the Frater dam is one almost com-
pleted by Anderson and Bailey, and another ha» been com*
menced at a point stillfarlber np, but the first one h suffi-
cient to prevent the fish from reaching tbe upper spawui' -
grounds. The gentleman who gives this information
tirely reliable, and the attention of the Fish Com:
is respectfully called to the matter.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Pairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE.

DATES OF PAIR.

July 16th, Los Angeles August fith to 11th Inclusive

July 15th, lone City August 7th to 11th '•

AuguBtlst, Santa Roea August 13th to 18th ■■

Aug lBt.Petaluma August 20th to 26th "

Aug. Is', Cbico August 21st to 26th ■■

Aug. 10th, MaryBville August 28th to Sept 1st "

Aug 1st, Glenbrook August 28th to Kept. 1st '

Aug. 1st. Golden Gale August 27th to SepHth "

Aug 1st, State Fair, 9acramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 15th

Aug. let, Stockton Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Aug 20th, Nevada State Fair, Reno... .Sept. 17th to Sept. 22d

Aug 1st, San Luis Obispo Sept. 18tb to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 20tb Carson City, Nevada Sept. 2ith to Sept. 29th

Aug. 1st, San Jose Sept. 2«th to Sept. 29th "

Aug. 1st, Napa Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th ■

Aug. 1st. San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th ■•

PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, Becond payment S3C0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept.lRt, " " 26 In tbree-year-old " "

Sept. lBt, " " 26 .In twu-year-old " "

Aug.'7th,' third paymraent 60 Occident stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting SIOO Stanford Stake, 18B8.

We join in the acclamations which the telegraph in-
forms us ruDg over the course again and again for the son
of Sultan. Heartily and sincerely we join in the chorus of
praise, and offer our warmest congratulations to Mr. EcBe
on the grand performance of his colt. In the first place
it is a triumph for California, a practical and convincing
endorsement of the ground we took fourteen years ago.
and never have surrendered, that this was the country
above all othci'B to hieed and rear fast trotters. In the
second none are more wortl y of success than the man who
was the pioneer in trotting-horse breeding in the
southern country and who has never relaxed his efforts to
promote the sport on this coast. Another grand result
from the union of the families which trace to imported
Messenger and the famous Barb Grand Bashaw, and a
potent example of the value of high form in the trotter
as well as the racehorse.

There is another feature which is of great significance|
and though some narrow-minded men may question our
sincerity we are " more than pleased" with the capacity
Stamboul has shown for the bearing it has on th«
National Stallion Stake. We have argued from the first
that wit h such a day and track as were presented when
Sable Wilkes trotted in 2:18 and with the horaes in good
condition the stallion record will be lowered. When in
his first race for the season Stamboul goes " round the
turn" in 31J seconds, to the half in 1:04J, three-quarters
in 1:39$ and the mile in 2:15 it is only a question of
health and order for him to go below 2: 13J. From the
first review when the nominations were made we have
adhered to the belief that the race would prove the
greatest contest ever witnessed in the way of harness
sport, and orally as well as in published communications
have voiced that belief. As this ground was taken on
which had been done before the nominations were made,
the victory of Stamboul was as much a part of the pre-
diction as is the future, and we have the fullest faith in its
verification all through. The race of last Wednesday
will (and very, properly too) give Stamboul the call. The
best of all tests to base a judgment upon is public per-
formance, aod many will argue that it is not likely that
there is another California stallion which can equal the
showing. For all that there are grounds for the predic-
tion that 2: 15-2: 17 J and 2:16| will not win with day and
track favorable, and furthermore it is our individual be-
lief that every one of the horses which are likely to start
in it will be equal to the task of lowering these figures-
This does not detract an iota from the well-deserved fame
of Stamboul. He ranks now as the kiug of California
stallions and anyone who disputes his title has either a
want of candor or a lack of judgment. Hurrah ! Hurrah I !
Hurrah ! ! ! f or the son of Sultan and Euby.

although Maggie E. from her late victory at Los
Angeles may have the call. From what we learn of the
three year-olds engaged in the district and those in the
2:38 that section of the country will have some represen-
tations which would make a good showing in company
not restricted to geographical lines. The 2:20, free-for-
all pacing, the 2:25 and free-to all ttottingare all that
is necessary to provide for of the open races, and when
the horses arrive it will be found an easy matter to
provide for these lapses. That, the Santa Rosa Fair will
be a " grand gathering" is beyond reasonable doubt, and
that there will be the usual large attendance is also
assured. It is Buch a pleasant jaunt from San Francisco
to Santa Eosa that the trip has enticements which is a
drawing card. When to that is added the pleasure of the
exhibition, it will be difficult to resist the combined at-
tractions.

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Santa Rosa.

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Rookwood.

We heartily congratulate the proprietor of Abdallah
Park on securing the young stallion Rookwood, a notice
of which appears in another column. With two strains
of thoroughbred so near as hisgrandams, one being by a
thoroughbred horse and the other with her second dam a
thoroughbred raare there is good backing to the double
Hambletonian, Pilot Jr., Marabrino Chief and double
strain of Bellfonnder.

Presuming that his form is good (and Mr. Wilson
would not have chosen him. if that important factor was
wanting) he should be a good mixture with other families
beside those of Wilkes and Sultan. From tho descrip-
tions of Simmons, both as to hU form and spued, ttiiri
from our Vr-^-Vrtge jf Sultan the "Nick" with Rook-
wood can Bcroelj fail to be "happy."

We were disappointed at not seeing a better list of
entries from the Santa Rosa fair. The one trouble was
the meeting at Los Angeles this week causing an ap-
prehension of the ability to meet both engagements.
The long distance between the two points is an obstacle
which is difficult to overcome, and hereafter we hope
that dates will be so arranged that there will be no jar.
Now that San Diego has taken Buch a prominent place
in the California Circuit, the better plan would seem to
arrange Los Angeles dates after the last of the northern
meetings and then that and San Diego would attract all
the good horses of the upper country. Notwithstanding
that so many of the Santa Rosa trotting purses did not fill
it does not follow that there will be a failure in that part of
the programme. Special purses will take the place of those
which did not receive the stated number of entries, and
specials are nearly Bure to result in close and exciting
contests. This comes from bringing together horses
which are known to be not far apart in point of speed.
Classification based* on time heretofore made does not
answer like qualification, but when the selection is
guided by what the horses are actually doing there is a
likelihood of interesting races. The Santa Rosa people
have always been liberal in the Bums appropriated for
thiB class of races and people who have horses to take
part in them need uot be afraid of making the trip. Tne
running events have filled well enough to insure good
sport in that department. As will be learned from the
list published, all except the selling raoe have received
the required number of entries. The 2:30-2:25 pacing
the 2:23, the 2:45, and the district 2:38 and three-yoar-
old classes have filled with horses which are sure to
offer attractive contests. The 2:30 with Judge, Franklin,
Rosie Mc and Bonanza will set the speculators to guess-
ing, and so will the 2:25 pacing when Little Hope,
Damiana, Raquet, Victor, Gold Leaf and Prussian Boy
" look horns." Thapsin, Gertrude Russell, Gus. Wilkes
aud Alfred S will make a great race of the 2:23, and
the 2:45 in which ar« Sonnett, Lady Escott, 3t.igg\c E ,
Perihelion, Ben Ali and Direct is more than a puzzle

At the time of writing the entries of many of the fairs
have not been seen. Owing to having to rearrange the
purses the Golden Gate did not formally announoe the
entries until Wednesday evening. As theBe are published
in another column it is not necessary to go into a min-
ute description. The racing events have filled so well
that there is an absolute assurance of good sport in that
line, and the trotting is not in a bad way by any means,
if even the free-for-all 2:20 two-year-old and yearling
did not secure the required number of participants. The
new arrangement brings the stallion purse of $1,000 and
the 2:27 pacing on the first day. The entries on the
former are Stamboul, Guy Wilkes and Woodnut, and it
must not be accepted as a "foregone conclusion" that
Stamboul's great performance will either make the
others "lay down their hands," or that the race will
prove of the jug handle description. We have been in-
formed that Goldsmith was better pleased with Guy
than he ever had been at this stage of his preparation
before, and a man who saw Woodnut a short time ago
was enthusiastic over his appearance and exploits. The
association his no reason to regret giving this purse or
that it was decided to let it go with three entries. It ia
one of the grand attractions of the meeting, and the re-
sult at Los Angelea will intensify the desire to witness
it. Coming on the first day there will be a large con-
course, and it is well known that a crowd on the first
day means a big attendance all through. Tuesday
being a racing day with twelve two-year-olds in the
first race, eight three- year-olds in the second, seven of
all ages in the third and ten in the winding up dash of
a mile, the interest of the first day will be increased, and
these two insure the remaining. Inasmuch as a ma-
jority of the horses entered will come together before the
Golden Gate Meeting we have no desire to speculate
upon their relative chances. Santa Rosa and Petaluma.
will afford, something to guide, and even then it will be
&peert fellow who will know it all.

Mark Up the Figures.

Stamboul has made a new mark for a California bred
trotter, and the fastest ever scored by a stallion on this
coast, and the fourth in rank for all stallions. Maxie
Cobb 2:13£, Phallas 2:12£, Patron 2:14£, Stamboul 2:15.
The telegram being all we have to j'idge by, a proper
estimate cannot be made until a full account is received.
From that it would seem that Patron's time could have
been beaten. The quarter in 3l£ seconds and the half
in 1:04£ was a " terrible rate" especially the first
quarter, and a horse must necessarily be of great en-
durance as well as in the bloom of condition to stand the
strain. Supposing that Stamboul went the whole of the
mile as well as he could, and it is evident that the first
quarter was too fast to ensure the fastest mile. Had
the first quarter been made in 34 seconds, the half in
2:07 it is nearly a foregone conclusion that the mile would
have been one, perhaps two seconds faster than 2:15.
It may be that Arab forced him to that great speed in
order to retain the lead, though that is not likely and
the probabilities are that he was aent off at his best clip
and kept at it for the whole of the circuit. It will not
do to argue from this assumption that Stamboul quit.
There is a limit to the powers .of horse or man. When
muscular tissue is depended upon for motive force, there
must be a husbanding of the supply, and when the stroke
of a trotter is fast enough to be equal to a rate of a mile
in 2:06 or when a race-horse can show a quarter in 23
seconds, if the throttle valve is opened to its full extent
it is certain that there will not be steam enough to keep
up the pressure.

Stamboul has marked up the figures for the Stallion
Stakes. We ar-.- well pleased that he has done so. A
couple of weeks ago a prominent trainer from Sacra-
mento was at the Oakland Park and of coarse, the
National was discussed. He said that three heats in 2:18
would win, our opinion that there was not a horse in it
whiub had not a good chance to do that, and thai ilm-e

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seconds could be taken off bis mark without making a
•' dead oertainty" for the horse which could reach these
high figures. While there is not a doubt that the stal-
lions engaged in the coming purses and stakes would
have been given every attention without the stimulus of
2:15, it is likely to bave a good effect in awakening them
to a realization of the situation. It is peculiarly grati-
fying to us in many ways. Pleasant always to have
predictions fulfilled, doubly so when the propbesy is
held to be altogether too rosy. When the National was
gotten up many had the impression that a record of 2:15£
would frighten everyone out. Nine nominations dis-
posed of that " foolish notion," the plea entered in this
journal that the fasteBt stallion record for California was
sure to be rubbed out, has been answered in the affirma-
tive at the first meeting of the oircuit.

Los Angeles Pair.

There is so much worthy of extended comment at the
Los Angeles Fair, and with the meeting still under way,
that anything like an extended review cannot be written
this week. In this section, while the race of Stamboul
created the greatest excitement among the trotting fra-
ternity, race-horse fanciers were struck with amazement
at the performance of Laura Gardner, which is within a
quarter of a second of the best on record, and that with
her *'full weight up." Whereas the fastest was iiade by
Dry Monopole, a four-year-old, with twelve pounds
below the schedule. The time of Laura Gardner, 2-074:,
is the fastest made this year.

There are always plenty of people who are ready to
carp, and the fast time made in so many instances h&s
given rise to questioning the length of the course. As
the Los Angeles track is a member of one or both the
associations, a certificate of it being the proper length
must have been filed. Mr. DeCamp will set this matter
at rest by sending ns a copy for publication.

The Fair Entries.

The entries to the fairs were received so late, some of
them being not yet received, that there was not time for
comments. Taken together there is a good prospect, and
there can oe little doubt that the fairs of this year will,
by long odds, be the greatest exhibitions ever seen in
Calitornia, and that is saying a good deal.

Send the Entries.

The'eecretaries of the association will be remiss in their
duties if they fail to send copies of the entry list as soon as it
is possible for them to do po. This is especially necessary
with the fairs which are held at the earliest dates. We desire
to notice them fully, "but cannot do so without knowing
what the entries are."

Answen to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
Kail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let*
ters received without the writer's name cannot receive attention.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Beader, San Jose, Cal.

July 28th we published your inquiry in regard to Baby
Mine. Mr. Dudley gives us the following information:

Baby Mine, blk m, foaled 18SI, bred by John Burns of
Stockton, sold in 1882 with her dam to P. W. Dudley of
Oakland. The dam Lady Burns (bred by J. Burns) was by
Blaok Boy; second dam, a big fine road mare, pedigree un-
traced at present. She was owned by John Oliver. Black
Boy was bred by Judge Brown and was by McCracken's
Black Hawk.

J. M. Gray, Fresno, Co., Oal.

Will you be kind enough to give me the breeding of Joseph
cow running in the East, is he a son of General Beale's
Joseph of N. J.?

Answer — Joseph is by Duke, from Brademante and there-
fore a half brother to The Bard.

George C. Smith, Santa Maria, Cal.

Pl«we let me know the record of Doty and whore he made
it. I think the horse was raised by Wm. M. Doty, Meridian,
Sutter Co., Cal., and the sire of the horse is Challange, No.
1698, he by Sherman's Blaok Hawk, 142.

Answer— 2:21, San Jose, Oct. 3d, 1878.

Name Changed.

Eodiak, iDstead of Scythian, for bay colt, black points,
near hind foot white, foaled April 26tb" 1888, by Mambrino
'Wilkes, dam Fanoy by Bonner, second dam Sophia by
Williamson's Belmont. This colt is full brother to Gus
Wilkes, and belongs toCapt. Irvin Ayere.

. — , ♦

Unusual Vitality.

D. H. Mclntyre, grocer, of Johnson's Junction, Ky., is
iBUtheritv for the statement that Mrs. Eliza Reeves, of Plum-
met's Landing, has a mare now in her 38th year. Said
mare is a black, raised in Carter county, Kentucky,
>and U daily used upon the farm or road, standing up
tto her work as well as the younger horses. The mare has a
colt only one year old, being thirty Beven when said colt was
-foaled. Mclntyre says Le has known the mare for sixteen
Tears; that in that time she has had fourteen colts, slipped
■one foal, and barren this year. — Kentucky S*ock Farm.
_ »

Si Holloway who went East to ride Grover Cleveland re-
thirned lnf>t Wednesday. Matt Sro-n will come back wiih
IFtbd Gebhurut'b horses.

Los Angeles Fair.

[From our Special Correspondent.']
First Day.
The races were called at one o'clock with four events, on
the card, but with the usual tirst day difficulty in organising
the forces it was after two o'clock before the horses came
out for the first race. The attendance was excellent for a
Monday opening, some two thousand people being on the
grounds. The grand stand was well filled and the carriage
paddock resplendent with equipages. The dusty state of
the roads leading to the park precluded any display of
toilettes, and the ladies who were numerous, contented
themselves with travelling costumes. The day was beautiful
a warm morning, bat a cool breeze at the track that made
everybody feel comfortable and enjoy the sport.

The first race was a running purse for two-year-olds with
eight youngsters at the post. They gave the starter some
trouble to handle them, and when they did get the flag
Odette stood still and never moved until the field bad run
nearly a quarter of a mile. Her jockey was mainly to blame
in the matter. He appeared to he dazed by the size ot the
field, and afraid to go up among the plunging mob that
struggled fur the best of the start. The winner turned up
in Lady Helen, but there weie others in the lot as good as
she had they had her advantages of good luck and good rid-
ing. The local talent was very sweet on Four Aces, Odette
and Fandango, and free with offers to match the(daughter of
Norfolk after she won the race.

After a long delay they were sent off without Odette, who
was left standing. Lady Helen was in front, and jumped
away with the lead, Fandago lapped on. Wild Oats third and
Four Aces fourth. Helen ana Fandago raced around the
turn together, drawing away a couple of lengths from the
bunch, the Billy Lee colt contesting every stride. Four Aces
ran out on the turn and lost his chance, though he straight-
ened and came again, but too late. At the head of the
stretch Wild Oats came up, and a punidhing finish resulted
between her and Fandago for the place, Fandago getting it by
half a length. Lady Helen won by three parts of a length
without much riding at the finish. The rider of Fandago
complained that both Wild. Oats and Helen interfered with
him in the run, but the judges overruled the objection.

August 6th— Purse §300; for two-year-olds; $195 to first,
S75 to second, $30 Lo thiid. Half a mile.
Thos. H. Williams Jr.'s b f Lady Helen by Norfolk, dam

Jessie E., 107 lbs Hitohcock 1

W. H. Field's ch c Fandango by Billy Lee, dam Lorinda,

110 lbs Johnson 2

W. L. Appleby's b c Wild Oats by Wildidle, dam Mary

Givens, 110 lbs Howson 3

J. D. Dunn's ch o Four Aces by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid

of the Mint, 110 lbs Wicks 0

P. C. Dornalech's ch g Naicho B. by Wanderer, dam

Flower Girl, 107 lbs A. Cook 0

W. H. Field's ch f Senora by Billy Lee, dam Belle Mason,

107 lbs Frisco 0

E. R. Den's b c Othello by Hock-Hockiug, dam Sunday,

110 lbs A. Garcia 0

B. P. Hill's ch f Odette by ShJoh, dam Margery, 107 lbs..

B. Stuart '

Time, 0:50}.
"Left at the post.

Pools: Lady Helen $21, Four Aces $12, Wild Oats $12,
field $25. Mutuels paid $7.95. For place $17.15.

The second event was a mile for all ages with ten starters.
The betting was warm, Laura Gardntr having the smallest
of margin, Idalene Cotion next, then the field aDd Welcome.
They were a long time atthe^post. Sprey (a sister to Jim
Benwick), and Moses B. being especially unruly and hard to
manage. After several break aways the starter lowered his
flag to the top of the fence to await the return of the horses
which movement the assistant took to be a go and struck his
flag. The horses were scattered but away they went, Car-
malita leading for a quarter, but Gardner moved to the front
ere long, and came in first, Cotton second, Welcome third.
In pulling up after passing the wire Dell stumbled and fell,
and from the Bland it looked as though he rolled over his
jockey, but fortunately the boy went off forward under the
horse's head, and although at first appeared badly hurt was
all right the next morning, though bruised and shaken by the
fall, Del was considerably cut up and battered and cut up,
and was withdrawn. The judges ordered the horBeB to the
post again immediately and Gardner repeated the operation
beating her field easily. Carmalita was the good thing for
the horse speculators, but she failed utterly to justify their
confidence this time. Stuart had the mount, the same boy
who made the fiasco on Odette in the first race, and rode the
mare badly, but Gardner is fit and well just now, ready to
meet all comers of her olass. Details:

After some trouble at the post with Sprey and Moses B.
and a mistake of the assistant starter that sent the horses
clear around the course, they got away with Moses B. in the
lead, Gladstone second and Gardner third. Moses laid aside
his sulks for the time and took a fancy for running. He had
three lergths of daylight behind him at the quarter, where
Gladstone was two lengths ahead of Gardner, On the baok
quarter Gardner moved up to Gladstone and raoed the oour-
age out of him in short order. She gradually overhauled
Moses B., passed him at the three-quarter mark and won
handily enough by two lengths; Colton third by a length and
ahalf and a he id in front of Welcome's fourth.

Second Kace— Purse $450; for all ages; $290 to first, $115
to second, $45 to third. One mile.
W. L. Appleby'B oh m Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown, dam

Avail, 113 lbs Hitchcock 1

M. G. Bryan's ch c Moses B., 3, by Leinster, dam Aunt

Jane, 107 lbs O'Neil 2

Maltese Villa Stable's ch m Idalene Cotton, 4, by Jim

Brown, dam Lizzie P., 113 lbs Appleby 3

Pacific Stable's br f Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dam Aeolia,
102 lbs A. Cook 0

A. Morlne's b f Carmalita, 4, by Hardwood, dam by

Shiloh, 113 lbs B. Stuart 0

Owen Bros.' b h Oro, 4, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate,
1 18 lbs Howson 0

B. P. Hill's oh g Glddbtone, 4, bv Reveille, dam unknown,

H51bs .' .Wicks 0

N. Shinner's ch m Sprey, 5, by Joe Hooker, dam Big Gnu,

117 lbs Carills 0

E. B. Den's b h Con6uelo, 5, by Grinstead, dam Nina R.,

120 lbs A. Garcia 0

P. C. Dornalech's blk g Del, 3, by Falsetto, dam Mattie

Severn, 104 lbs Frisco "

Time, l:43i.
"Withdrawn at the post.

Pools: Laura Gardner $40; Idalene Citlon $38: Welcome
$12; Field $36; Mutuels paid $7.10. For place. $7:90, (no
tickets having been sold on Moses B., place money was pjid
od Idalene Cotton.)

The gallopers now retired and the harness division took
possession nf the course. The free for all pace was first in
order, and Gold Leaf, Belmont Boy, San Diego and Patchen
T. were to contend. The race amounted to a procession
only. Befere the start it was whispered that Belmont Boy
might do something, and there was some betting with the
mare along favorite, but after a heat there was no further
business. Belmont Boy gave an exhibition of back jumping
but not much pacing, Gold Leaf winning in straight heats
with ridiculous ease.

Same Day— Purse $600. Free for all.
Gold Leaf ch m, 3, by Sidney, dam Fern Leaf —

Pleasanton Stock Farm 1 1 1

Belmout Boy ch g, by Nutwood — C. H. Corley 2 2 4

San Diego b g, by Victor— H. C. Airhart 3 3 2

Patchen T. b g— N. A. Comatock 4 4 3

Time, 2:26, 2:23A, 2:29£.
The 2:45 trotting purse came next and was another walk
over. A few pools were sold at $100 for Maggie E. to $20
for ali the rest, but only a few, and the pool seller was with-
out an occupation. Pink won the first heat plainly by con-
sent and then Maggie wound the business up. At the clo?e
of the seoond heat the Palo Alto representative, Aldeana, was
badly distressed and the judges allowed her to be withdrawn.

Same Day— Purse SI, 000. Trotting, 2:45 class.
Maggie E br m by Nutwood, dam by Geo. M. Patch-
en Jr. — S. B.Emerson 2 111

Pink ch m by Inca— J. H. Kelly 1232

Dick Richmond g h by A. W. Richmond — C. A Dnr-

free 3323

Albion b h by Gen. Benton— Chino Ranch 45 4 4

Aldeana b f by Electioneer— Palo Alto 5 4 dr

Time. 2:3H, 2:27, 2:25j, 2:30.
Aug. 7th. The second day saw an increased attend-
ance, although the card was short and at first sight
offered little chance lor good sport. The ladies equestrian
tournament was the first attraction of the day. Three ladies
contented for the prizes, but Miss Irene Savage of Los Neitos
wes first, the judges and spectators being unanimous in her
favor. She was mounted on a spirited horse and handled
him with grace and courage. During the exercisee her horse
attempted to bolt the track through an open gate, but she
brought him to terms in a way that secured a round of
applause from the spectators and made the verdict in her
favor a certainty. Miss Sarah Baker of Norwalk was
awarded second prize, and Miss Fannie McElfresh of Santa
Monica third.

The first race on the programme was the Southern Cali-
fornia trotting stakes for three-year-olds. It had originally
eleven nominations, but they all scratched but C. A. Dutfee's
b c Raymon by Simmons, dam Lady Raymond, and he
walked over for the stakes, jogging the mile in 3:05.

The first contested race was the trot for the 7:23 class.
Consideration $1,000. Alfred S.. Valentine and Maid of
Oaks started. The Maid quite lame, but game to the back
bone. Alfred was such a favorite as to almost preclude bet-
ting, and after a few pools at $100 to S10 for the field Alfred
was barred and speculation confined to second place. Val-
entine brought $45 to $11 for the Maid.

First Heat — Alfred lay alongside Valentine most of the way
keeping a bead in advance until within a hundred yards of
the wire when he drew away a couple of lengths and won in
a jog, Valentine second, the Maid third. Time 2:21.

Second Heat — In the second mile there was a slight varia-
tion. Alfred led by three lengths down the back quarter and
around the lower turn, but in the stretch he made a tired
looking break and swerved to the fence, Valentine and the
Maid both beating him home finis. Alfred S looked very
weary when being called out and did not sweat out as a horse
in good condition should. There was a hum of talk among
the betting men and when the poolseller was ready for busi-
ness the field sold even with the whilom favorite. The
speculators gradually recovered their equilibrium, however,
and at the close rates were: Alfred $50, field $27. Alfred
was as dry as a ohip, but won the third and fourth heats
without difficulty, making his backers happy and spreading
a smile over the face of his genial owner, Mr. H. W. Seale.

Aug. 7th— Trotting— Purse $1,000; 2:23 class.
Alfred S, b g by Elmo, dam Nora Marshall— H. W.

Seale 13 11

Valentine, b g by FerraPs Clay— J. H. Kelly 2 12 3

Maid of Oaks, ch m by Duke McClellan — Pleasanton

Farm 3 2 3 2

Time, 2:21, 2:25, 2:231, 2:25.
The district 2:35 class, an extra race, was then called and
betting men had a taste of the glorious uncertainty of home
racing. Duhec, Don Tomas and Pond Lilly were the start*
ers. Dubec valued at $100 to $50 for the other trio. At
this rate a great deal of money went on but did not come
off. Don Tomas won in straight heats, never letting Dubec
get closer than his wheel, and apparently trotting well with-
in himself all the time. It was simply a procession without
change from first to last.

Same Day— Trotting. Purse $300. District 2:35 class.
Don Tomas, blk g by Del Sur, dam Mambrino Patchen

— C.A.Durfee 1 1 1

Dubec, bgby Sultan— L. J. Rose 2 2 2

Pond Lily, b m by Geo. M. Patchen Jr J. B. Mason 3 3 3
Time, 2:28*, 2:28*. 226t.

Entering the grounds, we found trainer Golden entertain-
ing 9 group of horsemen, among which were W. H. Wilson,
of Cynthiana, Ky. Mr. Wilson is as wide awake as ever, and
reports that the trotting interests in the Blue Grass section
are in a flourishing condition. He had been up to see Warder,
wit Li view of inducing Col. Hale to part with him, but, fortnn-
ately for New England breeders, his efforts were unavailing.
Mr. Wilson has introduced a number of noted trotting stallions
into the South. Among these were George Wilkes, which
he induced Mr. Simmons te send there in 1873. Goldsmith's,
Abdallah, 2:30; Smuggler, 2:15j; Jubilee Lambert, 2:25;
Kaiser, by George Wilkes, dam by Dictator, and Sultan, 2,24,
the most wonderful sire of his age yet produced.

The following private note from the well-known proprietor
of Abdallah Park shows that he has not been idle during his
visit to New England:

"I have secured the stallion Rookwood, five years old, by
Wedgewood, 2:19, out of Noontide, 2 504, by Harold, sire of
Maud S . 2:08;j; second dam Midnight, "dam of Jay-Eye-See,
2:10, by Pilot Jr., to breed on Wilkes and Sultan mares, at
Abdallah Park, Cynthiana, Ky. I think no better bred colt
lives, and that, considering his blood, he has as good a chance
to be a sire ot trotters as any untried stallion. The dam of
Wedgewood, 2:19, also produced Woodford Mambrino, 2:- 1.1,
and if Noontide proves to be a great brood mare, why fa n"t
the blood of this colt as good as can be bred at this date ?

The colt is certainly a royally-bred one. and he is
a locality where such a gilt-edged combination of
strains will be appreciated.

90

3$r.z Hr&ete awd jlpxrrtsnxan.

August 11

The Blue Ribbon Meeting-

There were some notable events at the Detroit Meeting.
Gny redeemed himself by making the fastest mile to the
credit of the thre ■ minute .-lass, and he is thus pictured in a
letter lo The Horseman.

Detroit, Mich., July 30, 18SS.

Ed. Hobs em an. — Guy, the trotiiug wonder was foaled at
Stony Foid. N, Y., in the early summer ot 1SS0, and is eight
years old, a black gelding about lfj^ hands high and weighs
945 pounds. He is by Kentucky Prince, dam Flora Gardner,
b3- American Star. He was bought tor $-100 at the Kellogg
sale in New York in. the spring of \SS'S by Jacob D. Perkins
of Cleveland, U. Mr. Perkins' trainer, Jim MeKeever, gave
him some work, and in the spring of 1SS4 he began to show
some very fast pieces of miles, and at a maiiuee trutted a full
mile in 2.-2U. "A lew weeks later W. J. Guidon paid $10,U0G
for him, $6,000 down aud §4,000 when he could show 2:20.
In the fall George Sanders gave him a mile in 2:19.1. In 18S4
and 1SS5 Tom Dunbar was then the Gordon tramer. Dur-
ing that season Dunbar drove Clingstone and Guy several
exhibition team miles,aud in Cleveland the pair went in 2:17.
But the higb-spiriled j ouugster was a bad actor, and nothing
reliable came from him in single harness. In 18S6 John
Splan had the Gordon stable. He tried to freak Guy's
Bpirlt and failed. He was then weak, and it was near the *nd
of the season, but he was meaner than ever. During 1S87
he was allowed to rest and gain. Millard Sanders began to
jog him last March, and with gentle treatment his temper
improved and bis speed came to him very quickly. All his
work was in company.

Three weeks ago he trotted a mile for Sanders on the
Cleveland track in 2:1GJ, and later one in 2:15, middle half
in 1:05 J. Saunders says of him: "When I took him up I
had no idea that Guy had never been properly balanced, I
experimented with him, aud in ail his work he starts in with
eleven-ounce shoes aud three-ounce weightB in front and five-
ounce bar-shoes behind. In last Tuesday's race he carried
four-ounce weights. I reduce his weight as he goes heats to
two ounces in the second and none afterwards, the work
steadying the gelding as he goes along. His double gait
inclination comes while he is going at half-speed. He wears
quarter boots aud buckskin rolls in front, and scalpers and
shin boots behind. He is rigged with a perfection bit and
nose baud aud over-draw check attached to the lines."

Guy has already i-hown plenty of quarters in 31.1 seconds,
and is regarded as a phenomenon likely to make a mile in
2:10 or better with a little more shaping up and racing edu-
cation. Sanders says: "I think I can give him a mile in 2:13
in a week on a good truck." The gelding is named after Mr.
Perkins' favorite child, a bright boy, -who would be as old as
Guy had he lived.

The "regular" of The Horseman has this to say about him:
The special between the two grtat horses, Guy and Prince
Wilkes, excited unwonted interest and awoke the audience
to almost frenzied demonstrations of applause. It was iu
many resptcls a remarkable race. Guy was known to
possess extreme speed, but "was considered uumanageable.
Great credit is due Millard Saunders for his success in mak-
ing this horse tractable and controllable. Mr. Saunders
informs me that be had not prepared the horse for such a
race, and would be well pleased if he made a respectable
showing. That he won two heats and his horse acted so
well was a gratification to himself and his triends.

The former effort of Guy at Detroit was disastrous, and it
seems peculiarly appropriate that his first success should be
on the field of hi£ defeat. From the account in the Detroit
letter we are of the opinion that the gentle treatment had
more to do with balancing him than shoes and toe- weights.
"Whatever the system pursued, Mr. Saunders is entitled to a
£,reat deal of credit. The next event which can be elassed as
notable was the victory of the California-bred pacer Arrow.
"We copy The Horseman s account of the race:

The third race of the day was for the free-for-all pacers.
Little Mack drew the pool, Arrow second, Pnritan third, Dan
D. fourth, Gossip Jr , fifth and Mike Wilkes sixth. Budd
Doble drove Arrow, Abe Rohrbach Mike Wilkes, Van Ness
Gossip, Newbro Dan D. and Case Little Mack. Little Mack
led at the quarter by three lengths, Dan D. second, Puritan
third and Mike Wilkes fourth. At the half Mack led by four
lengths, with Dan D. second and Mike Wilkes a close third.
At the three-quarters Mack led by three lengths, Mike Wilkes
was second and Arrow third. Down the Btretch Mack paced
fast, and Mike Wilkes, with a terrific burst of speed, made
play for the heat. Half way from the distance to the wire
he was at Mack's wheel, and each of them was taking the
whip freely. Mack won by half a length, Mike 6econd, Dan
D. third, Arrow fourth, Puritan fifth and Gossip sixth.
Time, 2:16 J.

Second Heat— Pools sold: Field, $25, Arrow, $25. This
was an exciting heat. It was evident that Doble was out for
the heat. Mack led to the quarter by a length, Arrow was
second, Dan D. third and Mike fourth. At the half Mack
led by a length, with Arrow second, four lengths in the lead
of Dan D. Gossip waB fourth. At the three-quarters Mack,
Arrow and Gossip were well bunched, and down the stretch
they came fast, until at a point five lengths from the wire
Gossip broke and Arrow won by a length. Gossip was sec-
ond, Mack third, Dan D. fourth, Mike Wilkes fifth and Puri-
tan distanced. Time, 2:14J.

Third Heat— Pools: Arrow, $50; field, $15. The heat was
between Arrow and Gossip and was a contest from wire to
wire. They got away to an even start. At the quarter Arrow
showed a length in the lead, with Gossip second, Dan D.
third and Muck fourth. The 6ocond quarter was paced as a
team, Arrow being a neck in the lead. At the half Gossip
was second and Mack third. On the upper turn Gobsip
broke but lost little ground, and at the three-quarters they
were on even terms and paced down the stretch head and
head to the distance, where Arrow showed half a length in
the lead, and iu this po-ition he went under the wire. Gos-
sip was second, Mack third. Miko Wilkes fourth and Dan D.
distanced. Arrow's time was 2:15| and Gossip's 2-.15+.

Fourth Heath — This heat was another fight between Gos-
sip and Arrow, with Mike Wilkes a dangerous competitor.
Tney went to the turn head and head, but at the quarter
Arrow showed a length in the front. Gossip was second
and Mike Wilkes a good third. At the half Arrow led by
two lengths, with Gossip second. These were the posi-
tions until rounding into the stretoh, where Gossip and
Mike Wilkes made a supreme effort and succeeded in get-
ting to Arrow's wheel. Arrow won by nearly a length,
with Mike Wilkes second and Gossip third. Time, 2:16J.

In addition to the desoription of the heats, the following
general portrayal will be found interesting.

Detroit, Mioh , July 26, 18S8 — There were four healB
trotted yesterday in (he free-for-all pace. The fastest heat

was 2:14}, the slowest, 2:16 J, and the average was 2:15£. It
was an exciting contest, and that the finishes were close is
shown by the fact tbat in the third heat the winner's time
was 2:15}, and the time of the second horse was 2:15J. It
was won by Budd Doble's bay geidiug Arrow, which last
year as a four-jear-old paced to a record of 2:14. This is his
first race on this side the mountains, and Mr. Doble was
naturally aDXious to see bow he would behave in hot com-
pany. It is sufficient to say he acted like a gentleman from
stare to finish. Gobsip, Mike Wilkes and Ed Mack were fast.

The 2:18 trot was conceded to Rosaline Wilkes, and it
showed her a great mare. It also showed that Lorelta F. is a
much better mare this year than evsr before. There were
four heats in the race. The fastest was 2:17$. the slowest
2:19|, and the average about 2:18£. Rosaline's time in the
four neats wbb 2:20, 2:1S£, 2:1S£ and 2:17$. Lorelta's time
was 2:19£, 2:193;, 2:18$, and 2-18J. Each of the grand mares
was steady and exhibited extreme speed and racehorse
qualities.

There were eleven heats dnriug the day. The slowest wes
2:25, the fastest 2:14^, and the grand overage wbb 2:19J. It
is a remarkable showing, and indicates great contests,
superb animals and a perfect track.

The attendance was unusually large, reminding us of the
great day of last year. The interest in the first race was
manifest, but when m the first heat of tne pace Little Mack
came sweeping down the siretch witb Mike Wilkes in a seem-
ingly hopeless stern chase, yet gradually narrowing the dis-
tance until he finished at Mack's wheel, the enthusiasm knew
no boudrt, and broke forth without restraint. It was not
remarkable time, yet it was fa=t. But it was a contest, and
tach of the noble animals was straining every nerve, and
every muscle was stretched to its utmost tension. They
fought a good figbt, and the laurels were not alone with the
victor. As they neared the distance stand it was evident a
great battle was imminent, and the occupants of the grand-
stand rose en masse, and with eagtr eyes and bated "breath
anxiously awaited the result. As they neared the wire a
sound whs heard which, commencing in a gentle murmur,
like the rippling waters of a brook or the rustling of leaves
among the treed, gradually grew in volume, when with an
electric finish they swept under the wire, then the great
audience with one accord gave vent to their pent up feelings
in one loud, prolonged storm of rapturous applause, which
grew until it sounded like the noise of the rushing waters of
Niagara.

In the third heat, where Arrow had the pole and Gossip
was second as they went away head and head; it was evi-
dent there was to be a great contest. The interest was
almost painful, and in all that amphitheatre scarcely a word
was spoken. With every eye Btrained, the people watched
with breathless interest the magnificent struggle, and when
it was evident the Cabfornian had it safe, a sigh of relief
could be heard, and spectators were absolutely weary and
worn with the intensity of feeling and excitement.

The 2:30 pacing race was won by Budd Doble after a
struggle which took six heats to briDg to a close, the last
being the fastest. He is thus described in the Horseman:

Budd Doble is a rangy bay gelding, by Tndianapolis, 2:21,
dam by Stocking Chief. He is five years old, and was bred
at Abdallah Park by W. H. Wilson. Until he waB four years
old he trotted, showing better than a 2:30 gait. He developed
a sudden inclination to pace, and was this spring given to
Budd Doble, his namesake, to train.

This conveys a wroDg impression, however, as he paced
four races last year and was a close second to Frank Champ
jn 2:17£. Until Arrow made 2:14 at the same age this was
thought to be about the top-notch for a four-year-old
pacer.

WhitestLCking is another from a dam of "unknown" blood
to gain renown. In the summary his sire is given as Bob
Stewart, though we have seen it stated that his sire was
also in the unknown class. The closing paragraphs are
copied in order to give our readers the impressions of a
looker-on. Notices have appeared in some of the papers
that the meeting was a failure. While it was a hard battle,
in which the elements were in opposition, still the victory
must rest with the association, although in all probability
with pecuniary Iosb. The summaries are appended.

The second great Blue Ribbon meeting is over and has
already passed into history. Like all public events, it will
be subject to criticism. We imagine that in almoBt every
instance it will be of a kindly and friendly nature. It will
be noted for the efficient and painstaking management of
its officers and their employes. The attention to details
was unusual and very commendable, and the dignity with
which the misfortune of two days' rain was received, and the
cheerful manner in which the association gave $2,000 races
to only two starters was the subject of admiration.

It was of couiae, their duty, but it waB done without a
murmur or complaint. Drivers and owners seemed desirous
to co-operate with the officers in making a good meeting, and
there was a dignity about it which augurs well for the turf.
Messers. Bride and Armstrong bad the pool privileges, and
they were conducted efficiently and in a bpirit of fairness
whish gave universal satisfaction.

Lem UHman programmed the meeting in an acceptable
manner. His caps and jackets were fresh, and the colors
well chosen.

As the fourth heat in the great special was concluded the
night was coming on apace and long gray shadows were
stealing over the track. There was almost feverish anxiety
manifested by the audience as to whether the grand contest
eould be concluded. It was a great turf battle, and the
people desired to see it fought to a finish. Mr. Campau rang
the bell and said: "I have instructed the drivers to appear
on time. It is all thut I can do," and in the gray, culd light
of the evening the audience waited patiently for the horses to
appear and welcomed them with cheers and demonstrations
of delight.

It has been to your scribe a long, hard day. To watch
during eight hours of continous trotting the details of twenty
heats is hard and tr\iug*work, but we are happy iu having
witnessed a day of superb Bport of tbe kind we bo dearly
love.

As we conclude our report the great tower clock slowly tolls
the hour of midnight. The day is done and is already fading
into the past, and hh the hiBt strokes of tbe clock sound the
knell of the departing day, we "wrap the drapery of our
couch about ub," and lie down to pleasant dreams, saying
to our friends and all the world, good-night.

Detroit, Mich., July 24, 1888 — 3:00 olass, trotliDg;
puree $2,000,

SUMMARIES.

Guy, b g, by Kertucky Prince; W. J. Gordon l

Editor b g, Budd Duble ais

Genevra, br m, G. C. Raymond dis

J. W., ch g. J. Williams din

Repetition, b h, Crit Davis dis

Time, 2:1PJ.

Same day — 2:22 class, trotting; ;urse $2,000.

White Stockings, b g, Bob Stewart i l i

Little Nell, b m, S H Lenis •> a i

Gene Smith, bib g, Cook k Craig 7 3 2

Tbornless, b b, Bordwell A: Sbuler 3 4 3

Elnjwood Chief, br g O. E. Abbott 4 9 5

Edwin C, b g. J B. Shockency 5 7 7

William C.bg W. H. McCarthy 0 0 6

Lady M , b ru, J- W. Boardinan" - 10 5 '.»

Gem nil Willi's, pr h, Edge Hill Stock Farm s In 8

HcLeod, b g, George Biugerly 9 Slu

Time, -i-AO, 2:194, 2:18*.

Sume day— 2:22 class, pacing; purse $2,000.

Dr. West, br g, by Contractor, dam Sue by Thorndalfe; 0. E.

Mayne. 4 1 1 1

Dr M., b e, Cogan & Graiil 1 2 K 3

Mambrino Prince, blk g, W. G. Harvey 2 : g 'i

Eilly the Kid. blk g, Low Eros., A Co 3 dis

Time, 2;2l«|, 2:20, 2:21 J, 2:l'Jt.

Detroit, Mich., July 25, 1888—2:25 class; trotting; puise
$2,000.

Roy, ch g, by Royal Fearnaught, dam by Masterlode— Charles

H. Stiles b l 1 1

Mulatto, br h-H. and F. Dubme 2 2 2

Time,.2:24, 2:25, If:253.
Same Day -2:18 class; trotting; purse ?2,000.

Rosaline Wilkes, bin. by Conn's Harry Clay— Sire Bros.... 2 1 1 1
Loretta F., b m, by Hamlet, dam by Colonel Grey son- 0. C.

Pond 12 2 2

Sir Walter, Jr., ch h— W. E. Weeks dr

Time, 2:194.2:187, 2:18V, 2:173.

Same Day — Free-for-all: pacers; purse S2.H0O.
Arrow, b g, by A. W. Richmond, dam by Crichlon— Budd

Doble 4 1 1 1

Little Mack, br g- George F. Case 1 3 :i 4

Gossip, Jr., b g— Sire Bios 6 2 '2 3

Mike Wilkes, b g-Ab- Rohrbach 2 5 4 2

Dan C. , bg-C. E. Mayne 3 4 dis

Puritan, br g— A. Kuul r. dis

Time, 2:16j, 2:141, 2:15*, B:]fij,

Detroit, Mich., July 28, 1888.— You Bet and miming mate
to beat 2:072 : puise $500.

You Bet and mate 1

Time 2

Time, 2:96.

Same Day — Grand special; purse S3, COO.
Prince Wilkes, ch g, by Red Wilkes, dam bv Brown

Chief— Crit Davis 2 2 1 1 1

Guy, bg. by Kentucky Prince, dam by Hambletoulan

10 -Millard Sanders 112 2 2

rime, I'M, 2:1GJ, 1:17$, 2:34*, 2:2i *.

Same Day— 2:24 class, trotting; purse $2,000.

Kit Curry, b m, by Mirubrino Bruce -Kygar 1 1 1

Earl McGregor, ch s-Onbum 2 v 2

Shamrock, blk s — McCarthy S 3 .r>

Black Jack, blk h- Bull 4 4 :i

Company, b g- George Smith 5 & 4

Time, 2:19J, 2:203, 2:20.

Same Day— 2:27 class, trotliug; purse £2.000.

Daireen, g m, by Harold, dam by Pilot, Jr.— Moueton 1 1 1

Frank Budford , b s— Geers 2 2 2

*£>\ Time, 2.2*/; 2:21$. 2;24.

Same Day — 2:30 class, pacing: purse $2,000.

Budd Doble, bg, by Indianapolis -Do ole 3 3 2 111

Onie D., bm— Goldsmith 2 11*32

Jack Curry, gg-O'Dell 12 3 2 2 3

Time. a:21i, 2:223. 2:2«i, 2:«2,2'2S4, ■-:.".

Same Day— 2:40 clats, trotliug; QO£&e $2,000.

Junemont, ch s, by Tremont— Grimes 1 1 1

Lady Helen, ch in— Campbell 2 2 2*

R-jah, bs -McCarthy.... 5 3 3

So-Long, g g - Kelly a 4 4

Red Light, b g--Shockencv — 4 dis

Time, 2-261, 2;M$, 2:24.

The Ambrican Trottiner Association.

The following persons and horses are suspended for nou

payment of entrauce, and other causes, viz.:

By order of the Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua, Dun-
kirk, N.Y.
W. P. Anderson, Edinboro, Penn., and br g Sealskin Jack.

By order of the Geneseo Driving Park Association, Geneseo, 111,
Jerry Crall, Atchinsou, Kan., and br g Forest King, ruuuer.
T. J. Hockford, Sycamore, 111., and — Bed Oak, runner.
Jas. B. Colbert, Geneseo, 111., and ch m Lida D., runner.

B. W. Miller, Ottawa, 111., and br g Robert Lee, runner.
Geo. Schwertle, Peru, 111 , and b g Sleepy George, runn r.
Wm. T. Downing, Decatur, 111., and b g Rocky Roads, pacer.
A. Davis, Chicago, 111., and bm Clara Belle.

By order of the Sioux City Driving Park Association, Sioux Olty,

Iowa.

Wni. Daily, Peru, Nebraska, and b m Gail McMabon.

Hemingway & Hawkins, Kansas City. Mo,, and br h Sarcenette.
By order of the Grand Rapids Horsemen's Association, Grand Rapids,

Mich.

H. H. Pulver, Grand Bapide. Mich., and ch gJoe P., pacer.
By order of the Centennial Racing Association, Marietta, Ohio.

O. A. Campbell and

Frater, New Athens, Ohio, and ch in Belle Sbackett, pacer.

C. C. Williams and

J, w. Frasler, St. Clairsville, Ohio, and b g Clifford.

J. fl. StEraEn, Hecretary.
Detroit, July 28, lh&8.

Hippophagy in Pans.

It is not very probable that in India Englishmen will take
to Hippophagy unless the whirligig of time briDgs them into
Bubjection to a new Hindoo dynasty, which shall prohibit
the slaughter of kiueand make it impossible to procure beef.
But it is to be observed that in Paris theie is a rupid iuciease
in the consumption of horseflesh; and though it is said that
it is chiefly amoug the poorer classes, there is reason to fear
that the flesh of the noble animal tiuds its way more than is
quite desirable into the cuisine of che^p restaurants. Who
is there among us who in traveling through Paris to or froiD
India has not been invited by some economical frieud to go
and have a Bpleudid dinner for almost a nomiual cost at some
gorgeous but cheap rostauraDt? Seeing the number aud
variety of dishes presented to the customer's choice under
appetising names, the question at ouce suggests itself —
" How can they afford to c'o it at the price?" and the answer
is pleasantly — or uup!easautly--«ugeesled in the euepicion
that the surreptitious use of cheap horseflesh is the secret of
successful management. 1* is alleged that in Paris there are
1C0 horse butchtrs who openly practice their calling, besides
the hawkers and other itinerant vendors who visit the sub-
urbs. The increase iu the number of horses slaughtered lor
food is portentous. In lSbO only 802 animals were killed,
but iu 1887 the number hod iucieused to 15,000, which is
said to represent 8,000,000 pounds of eatable meat. Tbe
Parisians try to persutide themselves that all this is consum-
ed by the poorer classes; but those who have gcod means of
getting correct information are not able to satisfy themselves
on this point. There are some people who profess lu believe
that tbe meat of a sucoulent tilly is hardly distinguishable
from beef; but unfortunately that is not tbe sort of auimal
slaughtered; it is the old and tough that are usually brought
to market, and still worse if the horrible suggestion that
mauy oi them are suffering from disease.— -Ism?*.

1888

fhe Irjejete and ^externum.

91

Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October 2nd.

1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $23 entrance, $10 forfeit ;*200 added;
950 to second horse,

2— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, »8G0.

3— Tbotting— Three-year-old. Purse, 8600.
Wednesday ,t"ctober 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Pnrse $1000.

5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Purse $500.

6— Trotting— District— 2:40 Class. Purse, $500.
Thursday, October 4th.

7— Running Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

a— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Purse, $600.

9-Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, $400.
Friday, October 5th.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800.

11— Trotting— District— 2:30 Class. Purse, $600.

12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit ; $250 added, $50 to second horse.

14— Trotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

C5J~ A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS AND tONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m . sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.
Entries clo-e August 1, 1888. with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. LOEBER. President.
A. H (0>KM.\«, Secretary,

jy7tse29 Napa City, * al

SPEED PROGRAMME.

to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first
and third moneys.

In all races, entries not declared ont by 6 p. m. of
the day preceediug the. race shall be required to
start.

■Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. ai of the day preceding
the race.

Uuless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse
s qnalified to be entered in any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry Ly any person
of any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without any right to com-
pete for a purse, and shall be held liable to penal-
ties prescribed by the American Association and rules
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.

If, In the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
be finished on the closing day of the fair, it may
be continued or declared off, at the option of the
judges.

In all races noted above, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more horses to
start.

The Petaluma track is one of the fastest and safest
in the world.

Trotting and running colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

Stables hav and straw free to competitors.

Entries close August t, 1888. with the
Secretary,

.1. II WHITE, President.

W. E. COX, Secretaj-y.

P. O. Box 289. 12mytaui8 Petalniua, Cal.

GLENBR00K PARK

San Luis Obispo.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE HELD AT

PETALUMA,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.

District Races open fo»- the Counties oi
Sonoma, Slarln, Napa, Solano.

Tuesday, August %lst.

1— RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eighths of a
mile dash. $25 entrance; S10 forfeit; £150 added,
?50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
stake this year to carry three pounds extra; of two
or more, five pounds extra.

2— TROTTING— 2 :80 Class. Purse S700.
3-TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse S700.
4— TROTTING, District— For three-year oMb; best
three in five. Purse £250. Closed May 1st, with
seven entries.

Wednesday, August 22*1.
6 -RUNNING— For all ages; free purse 3200; S60 to
second. Mile and repeat.

8 -TROTTING, District- Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. 830 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.
7— TROTTING-2:20 Class. Purse 81,000.
8— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 1886. Mile and repeat. 860 stake; J250
added. CloBed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August 33d.
9 — RUNNING — For three-year-olds, one and one-
«igbth mile dash. 850 entrance; 825 forfeit; 8250
added; 8100 to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this year to carry five pounds extra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

10— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foala
of 1367. Miled&sh. 850. Stake closed May 1st, with
five entries.

11 -PACING— 2:24 Class. Pnrse S6C0. Patcnen
Vernon and Belmont Boy barred.

12— TROTTING- Four-year-old Btake or under;
free ior all. Mile heats, beBt three in five 860
stake; S25u added. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August 24th
13— RUNNING, District- For all ages. Mile dash.
826 entrance; 810 forfeit; 8150 added; 850 to second.
14— TROTTING, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purse 8200. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries.
16— TKOTflNG— 2:25 CIssb. Purse 81,000.
16— TROTTING— Three- year-old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. 860 stake; 8260 added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August 35th.
17— RUNNING— For all ages. One and one-half
mile dash. Free puree 8250; 850 to second.
18-TROTT1NG— Three minute Class. Purse 81,000.
19— TROTriNG— Free for all. Purse $1,000.
20— TROTTING, District— 2:38 Class. Purse $400.

REMARKS AND CONDITION".
Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting and pacing races, tore* moneys,
viz.: 60. 30 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Stake
Races, Nos. 6 and 9, in which money to be divided,
and races trotted according to published conditions.
All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

American Trotting Association Rules to govern
trotting, and Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to eovern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of

and two races alternately, or to call a special race

between heats, also to cbauge the day and hour of

Any race if deemed necessary.

fox a ■walb-O'ver la any race a horse Is only entitled

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to £2, 1883-
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September i 8th.

1- -Trotting — For three -year-oldB. Purse, 8200.
Mile heats; three in five. Five to enter and three to
start; fur horses owned in this county ; 8100 added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2— Advertised Trotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and * an Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee 830, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, 1688, $10 on or before April 1st, 1888, and
815 on or before September 1st, 18a?, to which this
ABSociation will add 8100.

3— Stallion Trotting Race — Purse 8500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three in five;
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

SECOND DAY, Wednesday, Sept. 19th.

1— Running Race— Purse, $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey," Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo , counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
forage. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse,
1125. Free for all; weight for aee. r .

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. fcOth.

1— Trotting Race— (Named.) For horses owned
in this county. PuTBe, 8150. Mile heats; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Double Team Trotting Race— Pnrse, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any oue inaD. Two in
three mile heats; ihree to enter and two to start. $25
added If three minutes is beaten.

3 — Irotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, 8100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FOURTH DAY, Friday, Sept. 91st.

1— Running Race— Purse, $50. Free for all Btal-
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in San Luis
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horse at
eacb quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to Btart,

3— Saddle Horse Race— PurBe, $50. _ Half mile

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 33nd.

1 -Trotting— 2:40class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

£— Trotting and Pacing Race — Three minute
class. Purse $150. For horses in this county; t lire" in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start,

3 — Trotting Rack— Free for all in State. Purse.
$1000. Mile heats ; three in five. Five to enter and three
to start, *2u0 to be added if 2:20 is beaten.
Remarks and Conditions.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to Btart. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing pnrseB divided at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first horse, 2o per cent. "to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association ruleB tu govern trotting; but
the Board reserves *he right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately. If necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
hurse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance ujoney paid in. When less than the re-
quired number of Btarters appear they may contest
for the entrance money, to be: divided as follows: 86&
to the flrBt and 38# to the second.

In all races entries not deciured out by 6 p. m. of
the day procedlug the race shall be required to start,

Where there iB more than one entry by one person
or in one Interest the particular horse they ure to
start must be named at 6 p. m of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over
except asotherwise specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacihc Coast Blood
Horse ABBociation.

Non-starters In running raceB will be' aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In trotting races, ^rivers will be reqnlred to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entries to all the above races to close
with the secretary on Wednesday, August
I. 1888, at 4 P. SI.

Entry blanks, aud racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H.BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, San Louis Obispo County.

J. n. nir.LTSTBK. L. M. WARDa-N and GEO.
VAN (JOitlJUN, Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STFEEE, President.
J. H. BARRETT, Secretary, jaietselQ

17th Agricultural District
Association

—AT—

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
SIO.OOO In Purses and Premiums,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are

eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to June 1, 1888, unless otherwise specilled.

Tuesday, August 28th.

1— Running— Open to all. 825 entrance, S10 forfeit,
1160 added. Secund horse $50; third, S25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse 3500.

3— Trotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, .Mendocino,
Hiunbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskivou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse J300.

Wednesday, August 99th.
Bov's Tournament at 11 a. si. for various prizes.

4-^-Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, £25 forfeit,
3300 added. Second horse 375; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

5— Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $25
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting — 2:50 Class. Open to all. Purse' 9RT0.
Thursday. August 30tb,

Grand stock parade at 10 A. si.

7— Running— District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

b— Tbotting -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
Friday. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 a. m.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

H— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:21 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys— 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade 'and awarding of premiums at
11 P. N.

14 — Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $7o; third $50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to ad. Purse $500.

17— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.

CONDITIONS.
An trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
aceompanv nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibnt
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any day's rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance monev, to be divided as follows: 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added monev paid for a walk-over.

Rules of tbe State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capBof distinct colors, which must be named in t.ieir
entries.

Entries to close with the Secretary on
August I, 1888.

- SAM. GRANGER, President.
GEORGE FLETCHER. Secretary.
jy7tau23 Grass Valley, CaL

$500 Reserved lor Special Races.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting aud pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise speeined. six to enter and three to
start. but ih.- board reserve the right to hold a less
number than alx to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
Hamate amount Df the purse. Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
horse distancing the field will only lie entitled to first
mouey.

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, bat the board reserve the
right to trot heatB of an] two classes alternately, or to
trot a special race between heats; also to change the
day ur hour ol any raci n deemed necessan .

A imp-..' making ;■» walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. When less than
required number of Btarters appear, they may contest

for entrance money paid In, to be divided as" follows:
66% to first 33 !t to second.

In all entries not declared out by 6 P. m. of the day
priTi-ilmg tb..- race shall be required to start

When there is more than one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they are to fltart
mUBt be named by six i'. ii. ol the day preer-ding tin-
race.

trance under Rule 3&

Racing colors to be named on entries.

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wear caps of instinct colors, which must be named
their ••ntrk-s.

These lust two rules will be strictly enforced.

All races to be called at 2 r. m., sharp.

Entries to* all the above races to
Willi the Secretary at 1 I P. M. Saturday
Sept. 15. 1888. *

LEWIS I,EAtH, President.

N. I. BALDWIN, Secretary.

Jy21tosep27 P. Q. Box 571, Fresno, Cal.

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

and Continuing Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums-

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
50,25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PBOGKA.MME.
First Day, Tuesday, September 35th,

1 Running — Six Hundred Yards and <Repeat.
Purse, $200.

2 Match race— lS.roo; 5100 added by Association.
P. Mlckle.br g, Bedford.

E. Giddings. I> g. Minut.

3. Stallion Race- Purse f500. 0# en to all Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposannd Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1MB, with the fol-
lowing horses :

s n. Straube, Fresno Cal., be. Apex.

£i. N. Straube, " " brs.Clovis.

J. H. Lively, " *' bs.Barbora.

J. R, Jones, " " c s, Day Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " b s, Waterford.

H. H. Helman, VisaUa " b s. Pasha,

J.N. Avres, " " bs, Hay Rose.

J. Donahue. F-"C3no, Cal., b s. Congressman.
Second Day, Wcducsdny. September 26th.

4 Running-One Mile Dash. Purse, |2£0.

6 Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, WOO.

6. TTOtflUg— Three Minute Class. Purse, 8S60.
Third nay, Thursday, September Tb 7th.

7 Running— Ouc Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.

8 Running-Half Milean.l Repeat. Purse, |250.

0 Running- Purse, #lo0. For all two-year-oIdJ
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
Counties. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:20 Class Purse, $-100.
Fourth i»ay, Irlday, September 98th.

11 Running - Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse.
62." 0.

12. -Trottlng-2::i.'i Class, Purse, $250.

13.— Trotting— Hughes Hotel btake, Free fot nil,
Parae,»SQQ,

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa

Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MO.\D.V\, September 94th

1 — Trotting -Purse S2C0. For Santa Clara County,
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1,1888, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 95th.
—Tbotting — Purse $400. 2:35 claeB.
—Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with seven entries.

4— TBorrrNQ — Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteenentries.

Wednesday, September *J6th.

6— Running Stake. For two-year-olds. 825 en-
trance, 310 forfeit, S200 added; §50 to second horse,
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree-quarters of a mile.

6— Run kino— tree purse S200. For all ages. $50 to
second horse. One and one-eighth miles.

7— Tbotttng— Purse S80U. 2:!0 class.

8— Trotting — Purse SiOO. Three-minute class.
Thursday, September 37th.

9— Running— Free purse S200, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10 — Tbotting— Purse $500. 2:27 class.

11— Trotting — Purse 3600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 88.

12— Running— For three-year-olds. $25 entrance;
Jlo forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: $25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13— RUNNiNG-For all ages. $50 entrance; $26 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. Oue and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse j4 00. 2:23 class.

16— Trotting — Yendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 39th.

16 -Running— Free purse $5 on, for all ages, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17_Ttotting — Purse $CO0. 2:25 class.

18 -Trotting— Purse $1,000. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting aud pacing races. purseB divided as
follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent, to
second, 16 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth

All trotting and pacing races best3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the .State Agricultural Society to
govern ruunlng, except as herein stated.

The Board reserve* the right t » trot or run heats of

any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also tocbar"
race if deemed necessary.

ipecli

hour

of any

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse iB only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-hall of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race Is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then toil
third monev.

In ail the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Kule '&.

All colts properly entered in district stakes. If sold
are entitled to start In hucIi rare.

If It is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the cloning day of
the Fair* it may be declared off or continue.!, at the
option of the J udgea.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
but the Board reHerven the right to hold tbe , ntrlea
and start a race with a lens number and deduct a pro-
portionate amount ofthe purnc: provided, however
that the Board hereby reserves the rluM to declare *
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with .ill
entries.

When less than the required number of starters ap-
pear, thev may contest for the entrance money only
divided Gdx and ax. »•"■*•

Races to commence each day at 2 p. if ,

Our track has bad a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and ristest track In the State

Knlrie* clone An mint 1, IMS*

E. TOl'HAH, PrvMlrtcnt.
G. II. BRA GO. secretary. jeie:

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^pge fJmtfjer and gpovtsttmn.

August 11

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

— BEGINNINQ—

September 1 8 th,

AND COJiTIJiUlXG FIVE DAIS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
Eatrles Close August I st. 1 888.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races four

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent,

Tuesday, September 1 8, 1 888.

1— Bushing — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

2 — Tbotting — District — Four-yetr-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 8 entries.

3— TiioTTiHG-Pacifio Coast- 3:00 class. Puree
$1,000.

Wednesday, September 19tb.
4— Running — Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; SiOO.
This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.
5— TBorriNG— Pacific Coast— 2:2C cIssb; ?1200.
6— Teotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 6 entries.

7 — Tbotting — District— Two-year-old stake; best
two in three. Closed February 1st, with 13 entries,
Thursday, September ?0tli.
8— Busking— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; $500.
9— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:36 class; 51,000.
10 — Tbottihg— Pacific Coast— Four-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.
11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; S50Q.

Friday, September 21st.
12— Bunntng— Pacific Co as t— One- ha If mile and
repeat, $350 .
13— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $1,200,
14 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
ClOBed February 16th, with 9 entries.
16— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; $1,200.

Saturday, September 32d.
16— Busning — Pacific Coast — Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 16th, with 10
entries.
1&— Paging— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $700.
19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $1,000.

CONDITIONS.
All trotting and pacing raceB best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Bules of the state Agricultural Society to govern
Tunning, except as herein stated .

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse 1b only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 1888, starting
in races No. 6, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board.no horse is
qualified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en.
trance tee contracted, without any right to compete
for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association and
Banning Bules of the State Agricultural Society.

All colts properly entered in District stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot he finished on the closing day of
the Fair, It may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off

of which »125 to Becond; third to save stake. Winner
of anv three-year-old stake race of the value of 91,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three -year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds. One mile.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Big Tbbk Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1890. (Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepstakeB for
tbree-year-olds (foals of 18871 to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; $100 each, of which $10 muBt accom-
pany the nomination, 810 payable January 1st, 1889; *10
payable January 1st, 1S90; $20 payable May 1st, 1890.
The remaining »5G to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pro-
ceeding the race. Payments not made aa they be-
come due forfeits money paid In, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which $160 to Becond, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra; of the Prepldent Stakes,
seven pounds; of Any other three -year-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mileand a half .

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

I* U. SHIPPEE, President.

J. M. LARUE, Secretary,

je9tsel5 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

. $6,000 IN PUUSES.

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14,18,19,
20, 21, OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PROGRAMME.

PUESBS 16,000.

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Petaluma Fair. Registers, Catalogues,

SPECIAL RACE.

Trotting— District— 2 :30 Class.

PTJRSE $300. For horses owned In the counties of
Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Solano.

EntrleB to close August HO, 1888. Conditions same as
advertised in Bbeedee and Sportsman for Fair
meeting, to be heldfrom August 21st to 25th Inclusive,
1888.

W. E. COX, Secretary.

ill2t Petaluma, Cal.

Bay District Association

RACES. ^g^£ RACER.
FALL MEETING,

Running, Trotting and Pacing,

OCTOBER 6th to 20th,
Inclusive.

LIBERAL PURSES FOR ALL CLASSES.
Premiums and classes to be announced in future
edition of this paper.

T. W. HIXt-HH AM.
jyU 21 anitf Secretary.

world.

TTOttinE and racing colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

Btables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries close August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

FIXED EVENtITfoR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The JLust Payment Dae at Six O'clock P,
SI. the Day Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 2, CAL.

Offer the following rich running events for U89and
1890, entries to close August 1st, 1888, for colts now
classed as yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year. olds for this time only
to permit of a valuable three-y ear-old stake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

1,— The Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
two-year-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889; J50 each half forfeit, or only (10 If de<
Glared on or before January 1st; or «lfi by May 1st,
1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money, with ?3uo added, of which »76 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of $1,000 to carry Ave pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed live pounds. Five-eights of a mile.

2-Thk Yosemite Stakes.— A sweepstake for two.
year-olds, (foalB of 188?) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of S8S9,i76 each, half forfeit or only fit if de-
clared on or before Januaiy 1st; 815 by May 1st, or
825 August flrBt, 1889. DeclurationB void unless accom-
panled by tut money; with 1360 added, of which |190
to second; third to save stake. Winner of the annual
stukeB at Sacramento to carry seven pounds extra,
winner of any other stakes to carry three pounds; of
two or more, seven pouuds. Maidens allowed Ave
pounds. Three-quarter b of a mile.

3.— The Big Tr.ee Stakes, -(To closein two-year-
old form thiB time only.) AaweepBtake for three-
year-olds to be run at the Stockton Fair in 1888; 1100
each half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st:
•15 May 1st, or |25 August iBt, 1889. Declarations void
n.,1- l.* aBCOiipanlfrt ny the money; with fiOO added.

First Day, Sept. IfctJi,

1. Trotting— 2:37 Class. Purse|300.

2. Running— All ages, three-quarters ml % mile.
Puree 8200.

3. Running— Ail ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse, 850.

4. Running— Handicap. Purse, 1100.

Second Day, Sept. 13th.

5. Trotting— 2.30 Class. Puree $300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile beats. Puree. um,

7. Running — All ages, three-eighths mile hears.
Purse $75.

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Pone $100.

Third Day, Sept. 14th.

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 Class. Purse 3300.

10. Running — All ages, seven-eighths of a mil*
dash. Purse $200.

11. Running — All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse $60.

12. Running— Handicap, all ages. Puree $100,

Fourth Day, Sept. ft 8th.

13. Trotting an^ Pacing— 2:26 Class. Parse $400.

14. Running— All agee, five-eighths mile heats.
Purse *20 .

15. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Puree, $75.

16. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100,

Fifth Day, Sept. I Bth,

17. Trotting— 2:32 ClasB. Parse $300.

18. Running— All ageB, three-quarter mile heats.
Purae,$200.

19. Running — All ageB, one-quarter mile heals.
Purse $50.

20. Running— Allages, handicap. Parse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. tOth.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. Puree $300.

22. Running— All ages, mile dash. Purse $200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse $75.

24. Running— All ageB, handicap. Puree 8100.

Seventh Day, Sept. Slat.
26. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Puree $600.

26. Running. Novelty Race— All agea, mile and one-
eighth. FirBtthree-eighths,$50; flrstfive-eighthB,875;
first to finish, 8125. Purse $250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ages. Puree $100.

Wednesday, Oct. 94th.

28. Trotting— For four-year-olds that never beat 2 :40.
Parse $800,

Thursday, Oct. Vflth.

29. Great Stallion Races— For horses that never beat
2:29. Parse $500.

$l,o:o reserved for Special Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES for all Trotting and Pacing races
as well as Running Races Nob. 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 and 26
Close August 21st, 1888. NOB. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 16, 19,
20, 23, 24 and 27. close at the Track the day before each
Race, at 5 o'clock p.m. Entries for Four-Y ear-Olds

Montana

AND

Washington

Racing Circuit,
1888.

$45,000 In Stakes and Purses.

All STAKES CXOSE APRIL 1ST.
AH Trotting Entries Close July I tin.
Writ, to ,117 one of the Secretaries tor pro-
grammes and further particulars.
DATES.
Deer Lodge. Montana, July IB to 21, James B. Mc-
Masters, Secretary.

Butte City, Montana, August 6 toll, Lee Mantle
Beoretary.

Helena, Montana, August 20 to 26, Francis Pope,
Secretary.
Spokane Falls, Washington, September 3 to 8, John
.. Todd, Secretary.

Note. Salem, Oregon, dates September 17 to 22.
Walla Walla, Washington Ty., dates October 1 to 6.
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RECORD AND SALE BOOKS.

Memorandums and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

32 California Street, San Francisco

Rnfera by permission to " Breeder and Snorta-
anll6m man." Correspondence Solicited.

The Southern California Breed-
'■ ei 's Association.

Will receive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall
Meeting, OCTOBER 23 to 27, 1888, to be sold to the
highest bidder; bids to be opened SEPTEMBER 1st,
1888, the Association reserving the right to reject any
or all bids.

H. C AIKHaBT, Secretary.

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All Trotting and Pacing Races to be mile heats.
Three inflve, to harness; Ave or more to enter; three
or more to start. Entrance fee, lu per cent, of Purse
and most accompany the nomination.

All Harness Races will be governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to start
will be governed by the American Racing Rules.

For a walk-over In any race a horBe Is only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid-up entrleB to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horse distancing the field, or any part thereof -
1b entitled to flrBt money only.

In Trotting and Pacing Races, all purses to be di-
vided into four moneys, as follows: First horse, 60
per cent.; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, 16
per cent. ; fourth horse, ID per cent.

All Running Races Into three moneys : 60, 30 and 10
per cent.

The right is claimed by the Association to change
the order of an; of these events, should U be to its
convenience andforthe beBt interests of the contest-
ants, but no change will be made in c&Bea where an
injustice would be done to any of the partieB who have
made entrleB.

Heats In each day's raceB may be trotted, paced or
run alternately.

ENTRIES.
In all cas«>s entrleo in net be enclosed In a scaled en*
velope, addressed to the Secretary, stating age, name,
color and sex of horse, name of Blre ana dam, when
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

Tim > of cloning entrlea, August 1 1 «t
and September f 1 tn, I 888.
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Brood-Mare for Sale.

SORREL MARE, strip In face; dead sound; 15:3;
weighs 1,100, smooth and handsome. Sired by John
Nelson, sire of Aurora 2:?7, Nerea 2:23H. Geo. SUn.
ford 2:27, Nemo 2:30: dam by Mystery, Son of Neave'i
CasliiB M. Clay, This mare has shown a trial In 2:30,
2 ;:■:"' j and Is known by dozens of horsemen in this
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and by Antceothat 1b considered a phenomenal colt
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1888

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93

Pacific Coast
BLOOD HOESE

ASSOCIATION.

FIXED EVENTS 1889-90.

TO CLOSE

AUGUST 15, 1888.

1 889-9PRINU MEETING.
The California Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1887): ?50 each, 125 forfeit,
or *7 if declared out on or before January 1, 1889: all
declarations void unless accompanied by the money:
with f 600 added; second horse to recieve #lu0, third to
save stake. Half a mile.

Tbe So So stakes.

■ For two-year-olds (foals of 1887) : *6fl each, *25 forfeit,
or *1>) if declared out on or before January 1 1889 : all
declaartions void unless accompanied by the money:
with *5 0 added; second horse to receive $100, tlurd to
save stake. Stake to he named after winner if no do's
Mme (1:14V) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.

I889-FAU. MEETING.

The Lad Is1 stakes

For two-year-old fillies (foala of 1887); J50 each, |25
forfeit.orlhi if declared out on January 1, 1889;or»20
if declared out on August 1, 18»9; all declarations void
unless accompanied by the money: with J400 added;
second to receive $100. third to save stake. Winners
of three stake races to carry five pounds extra. Three-
quarters of a mile .

Tlie Autumn stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1687); $50 each, $25 forfeit,
or *lo if declared out January 1,1889: or $20 if declared
out August 1, IS89; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $750 added; second to
receive $l5o, third to save stake. Winners of th ee
stake races to carry five pounds extra. One mile.

f8»0-SPRING MEETING.

Tbe Tidal Stab es.

For three year-olde (foalB of 1SW); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out on January 1, 188B; or $20
if declared out August l, 1889, or $30 if declared out
January 1, 1890; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $600 added; the second
to receive $200, third to save stake. One mile and a
quarter.

The Pacific Derby.

For three -year-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out January 1, 1989; or $20 if
declared out August 1,1889; or $30 if declared out Jan-
nary 1, 1890; all declarations void uuleBS accompanied
by the money; "with #750 added; second to receive
|2u0. third to Bave stake. One mile and a hair.

1890- -FA Mj MEETING).

Tbe Testal Stakes.

For three-year-old fillieB (fo<Os of 1887); #25 each, p.
p., with #500 added; second to receive #100, third to
save Btake. One mile and a quarter.

Tbe Fame Stakes.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1887); #100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared ont August 1, 1889; or $20 if
declared out January 1, 1390; or #30 if declared out
August 1, 1590; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $750 added; second to
receive #£00, third to save stake. One mile and three-
quarters.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS,

All these stakes are for foals of 1887— colts and fillies
now rating as yearlings.

Under the Revised Rules of this Association all
horses entered MUST BE NAMED.

Entries to tbese stakes close with tbe Sec-
retary on Monday, August 15, 1888.

D. McCI.CRE. President.

E. 8. CIJIAER, Secretary-

jy 2.1 813 Bush. Street, San Francisco. Cat

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Mondny, September 24th.

1— running— Half-mile daah. Free for all District
horses. Purse, #100; #75 to first horse; #25 to second.
Entrance free.

2'— Trotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horees. Purse, #250; first horBe #150; second horse #75;
third horse #25,

3— Running — One mile dash. Purse, #100; ilrBt
horse #75; Becond #25. Free for all District horses.
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 2Mb.

4— Selling Purse, #250, of which #50 to second, 425 lo
third; for three-Year olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be Bold for #1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each #100 down to #1000, then one
pound for each #100 less down to #400; selling'price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p.m. day before the
race; one mile!

5 — Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 18861 : #25 entrance, #10 to accompany nomina-
tions; #15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6 p. M. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund #200, added; second horse
to save Btake; three-quarterB mile.

6— Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, #300.

7— Trotting — 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horseB. Purse, #300.

Wednesday, September I6«h-

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, #300. One and
one-half miles; first 'half-mile, #50; firBt mile, #100;
first to finish, #150.

9— Trotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all horsea that
have never beateu 2:40. Purse, #1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
Purse, #600.

11— Pacing— 2:40 Class. Pnrse, #250,

Thursday, September 23th.

12— Tbotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Puree,
#300,

13-Running— Half-mile dash. Purse, #1000; five to
enter, three to start: 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. m. on September

14— Trotting— 2:45 Class, Free tit all District
horses. Puree, #260.

Friday, September 38tb.

15— Running— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, #250.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, #600.

17— Running— One and one-half mile dash. Purse,
#300.

. 18-Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 291b..

19— Great Fifteen Mile Race. Entrance #50; #300
added. Each rider to be allowed five horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assiBt him in changing horses.

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Pnrse, #1U00.

21— Pacing— Free 'for all. Purse, #800.
, 22 -Consolation Purse— #250; for all horses ithat
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, #50; first half, #75; first to finish, #125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

• Nominations to BtakeBmuBtbe made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. m.
Horses entered in purse:; can only be drawn by con-
Bent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be owned
and kept in Nevada am' California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries >o all ironing: races will close
~AugiiNt 20. wlib tue Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Ruh-B to govern running raceB, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
frve, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
Of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
f ee, 10 per cent, on purBe, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of ainy two
classes alternately, If necessary to hnlsh any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid In. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided aB follows : 66S to the
first and 33 % to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations 'are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m . of the
day proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m . the day preceedllig the
race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each clay's races will commence promptly at one
o'clocK P. M.

S I,. LEE, President-
All entries must be directed to

JAMES D. TORRE % SON, Secretary.

jly7tee22 « amoii City, Nevada.

OAKLAND

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the on* and two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and Jiree to start 1o all th»
above rac-s. But the Board reserves the riehtlnall
the races in the above programme to bold a less num-
ber thnn five to fill by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amonnt of the puree. Entrance fee teu per cent,
of puree to accompany nomination. Purees of four
moneysdivlded at the rate of fifty per cent, to the fln-t
horse, twenty-five per cent, to second, fifteen per cent,
to third, and ten per cent, to fourth.

National Association rules to goven trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heate of any two
clasies alternately, If necessary, to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a Bpecial race between heals. A
horse making* walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. WhenlesB than the required
number of starters appear they mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided aB follows: 66% to the
first and 33H to the Becond.

In case any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves the ri.htto change the d*te of
any other event on the programme if deemed neces-
Bary, due notice being given to tbe parties Interested
at any time prevlouB to Augaat 16th.

If In the opin'on of the Judges, before Btartlng a
race, that itcannot be finished on the closing day of
theF-air.it may be continued or declared off, at tbe
option of tbe judges.

In all races entrleB not declared out by 6 p. M. of the
day preceding the race Bhall be required to start.

When there 1b more than one entry by one person,
or in one Interest, the particular horse tliey are to
BtartmuBt be named at 6 p. it. of the dav preceding
tbe race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association
will govern running races.

Racing colore to be named In entrleB.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capB of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Fn tries <o all of tbe above races to close
with tbe Secretary on Wednesday; August
1, 1889.

JAMES ADAM?, President.

JOS. I. DIMOND, Secretary.

Office IOO Front Street, S. F. jlyl4eel

Golden Gate

FAIR.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

DISTRICT N0/1.

Oakland Race Track,

August 27 to September 4, '88.

AH TROTTING and PACING PURSES
Divided into Four Moneys.

Monday— A usuit 97th, Trotting.

1 PURSE »1,500-GBAND TROTTING STALLION
RACE. Free for all.

2. Purse, 11,000 for the 2 :28 class,

Tuesday— An Rust *28ih. Banning.

3. INTRODUCTORY STAKE— For two-vear-olds ;
Q25 entrance, 810 forfeit; WOO added; 9100 to second;
third to save his stake. Winner of any two-year
race, after August lBt, to carry three pounds; of two
or more, five pnnnde extra. Three-quarters of a mile,

4 THE PARDEE STAKES-For three-year-olds;
$50 entrance, half forfeit; $400 added; $100 to second;
(SO to third. Horses who have not won In 1888 a puree
amounting to 1300, er over, allowed Qve pounds; maid-
ens allowed ten poundB. One mile.

5. CONTRA COSTASTAKE— Allages; 1300 added;
|S0 to second. Half mile heats*.

6. FREE PURSE-1300. |50 to second. MaldenB of
three year old allowed ten poundB, of four yeans and
over fifteen poundB. One mile.

Wednesday— An gust 29|h, Trotting.

7. Purse, 91,250— 2:22 Class,

8. Purse, 9250— One-Year-olds.

9. Purse, 9600— Three-year-old. Pacing.
Thursday— August SOtli. Running.

10. THE ALAMEDA STAKE— For all ages; 950 en-
trance; half forfeit, or only 915 if declared on or be.
fore August 'ith. with 9400 added ; flOO to second, third
to save Btake. Maidens, If three years old, allowed
(en poundB ; if four years old or over, fifteen pounds.
Three-qnarters of a mile.

11— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES— For threc-vear-
olds; $50 entrance; half forfeit; 9400 added: 9100 to
second; 950 to third. One mile and a quarter.

12. GOLDEN GATE STAKES— For two-year-olds :
925 entrance; 910 forfeit; 9400 added; 9100 to second;
third to save stake . Winner of any two-year old race,
after August 1st, to cany five pounds; of twq or more
Beven pounds extra. Seven- eight ha of a mile .

13. FREE PURSE— 9300. For all tiges; 950 to second.
HorBes who have run and not won at this meeting
allowedn<e pounds; horses that have not run second
or better at thin meeting allowen ten pounds. Three
quarters of a mile heats.

Frlday-Augnst 31st, Trotting.

14 Purse 91,000— Three-year olde.
15. Purse 91000—2:10 ClaBB,

Saturday -Kept. 1st. Trotting.

lfi. Purse, 91,500.— Free for all,

17. Purse, 9800, Free for all, Pacing.

Monday— Sept. 3d, Trotting.

18. Puree, 91,250— 2;20 Class, Free for Wells Forgo
to enter.

19. Purso, 9700— 2:27 Class. Pacing.

20. Purse, I '00— Two year olds.

Tuesday -S«"pt. 4th, Bunting.

21. SELLING PURSE— 9300, of which 950 Is «eeond.
Fixed valuation 92,000: one pound for each 9100 down to
91 000, and two pounds for each JJ1U0 below 91, 00. One
pound added for each 9l00above fixed value. One mile.

22. FREE PURSE -9300 of which 950 to second.
Weights ten pounde below the scale. Mile heats.

23 ADAMS STAKES— For all ages; 150 entrance;
half" forfeit; 9400 added; second horse 9100; third 950.
One mile and a half.

24 CONSOLATION PURSE— |t00, of which 9100 to
seeondand 450 to third. Horses beaten once at this
meeting to be allowed five pounds; beaten twice ten
pounds; beaten three times fifteen pounds. Three-
quarterB of a mile.

Note.— All three-quarter mile Running Raceo Will
be started from Finigaa'a "Patent Chute,"

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

—AT —

RENO, NEV.,

September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66*,' to the
first and 33>£ to the second .

hurseo hat distance the field will only take first

money.
In ail the foregoing st

mi!, ■■■ .1. ,,.[., | : by the money.

I the foregoing stakes the declarations are void

SPEED PROGRAMME:

MONDAY, .September 17, 1888.

1— Selling Pnrse. 9250; of which «50to second, $25 to
third; for three-year-olds and upwards; horses en-
tered to be sold for 9l,5C0 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1,000, then one
pound for each $100 less, down to 9400; selling price to
be stated through entry box at 6 p. m. the day before
the race; one mile.

2— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foate
of 1886); $50 entrance: $10 to accompany nominations;
940 additional for starters; to be paid In belore 6 p. m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; $300 added; second horse to save
Btake; three-quarters mile.

3— Running, five-eighths mile dash ; District horses ;
9100 added; entrance $20, declaration $5; on or before
August 25th.

4— Running, three-eighths mile and repeat; purse
11,0; 9100 to first, 950 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse 310D; $75 to first; $25 to second.

e— Trotting 2:27 claas; purse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance $60, of which $20 to accompany nomi-
nation; $40 additional for startere; to be paid in be-
fore 6 p. M. day previous to race; 3300 added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September 19th-

8— Novelty Race, running; parse $400; one and nne-
balf miles ; first half-mile, $50; first mile $100; first to
finish, 9250.

9— tinning; forthree-year-olds; t'.n entrance; 920 to
accompany nominations; 930 additional for starters;
to be paid in before 6p. m. day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $300
added; second horse to save Btake; one and one-
quarter miles,

10 — Trotting, three- minute-class, lor District horses:

Euree $300; first horse $150, second horse 9100, third
orse $50.

Thursday, September 70th.

11— Running, mile and repeat; purse td 0; $150 to
first, $100 to second, 950 to third.

12— Trotting, 2.40 class; purse $600.

13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; $100 en-
trance, 925 to accompany nomination; 975 additional
for startere; to be paid in before 6 p. m. day previous
to race; 9400 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
ten per cent.

Friday, September 91.

14— Running, purse $300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; DlBtrlct horsus;
purse 9150; 9100 to first, $50 to second.

IB— Running Stake; for two-yonr-olds (foals of 18*0.
ND-entrance; 910 to accompany nominations; 940
additional for Btarters; to be paid in belore six p.m.
day prevlouB to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fnnd; 9300 added; second horsa to save
■take; one mile. , . ,

17— Trotting, 2:50 class; for DiBtriot horses; three In
five; purse 9S00; first 915) second $100, third 950.
Saturday, September 22d.

18— Trotting, 2:22elass; purse 91,000; 9600 to first. *«»
to second, |zoo to third.

19— Paclna; purse 9600; $300 to first, 9200 to second,
9100 to third.

ItV Additional races will be made each day. Classes
male npfrom horses on the grounds.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to Stakes must be made to
the Secretary on or before the lsr day
of August, 9 888.

Entries for the purses must be made two days pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time forcloBlngentrlea
as designated by the ruIeB. Those who have nominat-
ed In stakes must name to the Secretary In writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6p, m .
Horses entered In purses can only be drawn by the
cousentot the Judges.

All horses entered for District purees must bo own-
ed and kept In Novadn and Californta, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all racee for purees.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot-
tlnR races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to Rovern miming laces, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five lo enter and
three to start. But tho Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by Iho withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on puree, to accompany nomination.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ling; but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
nyday'B racing, or to trot a special race. A horse
i king a walkover Bhall be entitled only to the en-
9 ce money paid in. when lees than the required

Please ohnerve thnt, in the above stakes, declara-
tions are permitted fur a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out bv 6 p. m. of the
day preciiiiiK the racesbaU be required to start,

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one Interest, the particular horse they are to
Btattmuptbe named by 8 p.m. of the day preceding
the race. Noad<lert mnnev paid for a wa k-uver.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capB of distinct colors, which must he named In tho
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock P. M.

All entries must bo directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno. Nevada.

The ^rmsby County District Fair, at Carson City,
begins September 24th and ends September 28th. six
dayB" raclne; gives $7,500 In purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. D. Torreyson, Secreiury,
Carson City.

Tbe Humboldt Criunty District Fair begins October
2d, and ends October 5th. Four days' racing; gives
93.51K1 in purees and premiums; for particulars address
Alex. Wine, Secretary, Wlnnemucca, Nevada.

The Stale Agricultural Society has built a new track,
located half h mile from the town of Kenu.the soil
beiugof such a character as to make it out of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

THKO. WINTERS, Provident.

C. H. STODDARD, Secretary. lOmytsel".

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

-OF THE-

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1-Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
S25 entrance; $10 forfeit; ?25H added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running—Mile dash, all ages. Puree $503

H -Trotting— 2:20 claas. Purse 91,000.

4-Pacing-3:00 class. Pnrse $500.

Second Day- Wednesday.

S— Banning— Half-miledash.allages. Purse $250.

6 — Running — One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Purse $600

7 Trotting— 2:10, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Pnrse $500.

8— Trotting— 2:26 class. Puree 8900.
Third Day— Thursday.

9 — Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance; 510 forfeit; S260 added, of
which ?100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeal; all ages.
Purse $100.

ll~Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,0C0.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Parse $1 ,2C0.
Fourth Day—Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Puree
$700.

15— Trotting — Connty stallions. Horses to bave
been owned in tbe connty since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:36 class. Purse $5C0.
Fifth Dny- Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,600; $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot In 7;15, the horee making
tbe fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
Bli horses. Puree $600.

$I,CO0 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting racee best three In five In
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all puree races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 60, 25. 16 and lo per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rulea to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reeerves the right to sandwich
heats and change dates of races on programme If
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August 1 , 1 888, with the
Secretary.

Programmes and entry blanke sent on application.
A. «. C1ASSEN, President.

II. C AIRHART, Secretary ■,, m ,,,■ .u

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURUEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh.
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
MedalB for Horse Pathology, A'natomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and Mx firat-
claen certificates of merit. Honorary Member Itlinoli
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

15T3-A California Street,
FITZGERALD A « OM.«>V Proprietors.

i il.|.l>..ii.> wo. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR- A. B. BUZAHD, M.RC.V.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGJK0N,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
LamenCN-H and Surgery a Specialty.

OCQco and Pturmuuy,

No. 11 Seventh Btreet,

San Franclaco. (Near Markn
Open Dmj and Right. Telephone, No. 8369.

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<pwe §fc«ete mxa ^pottsman.

August 11

SANTA ROSA

Sonoma Go.

Agricultural Park
Association.

10TH ANNUAL FAIR

-TO BE HELD AT

SANTA ROSA,

Sonoma Oo., Cal.,

August 13 to 18

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

HRST DAT— Tuesday August i ».

Running— Three-fourths raile dash, for district
two-year-olds; -?25 entrance ; *10 forfeit; S1C0 added;
$25 to second horse.

Running— Tbree-fourths mile dash, free for all;
525 entrance; $10 forfeit; $150 added; 350 to second
borse.

Trotling— 2:30 class; purse, P500.

Pacing— 2:25 class; purse, $400.

SECOND DAY— Wednesday, August 15.

Running- One and one-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; S25 dutrance; §10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to
second horse.

Trotting- Three minute class, district horses;
purse, $100.

Trotting— 2:20 class: purse, S600.

Trotting — Tbree-year-old district horses; puree,
$300.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, August 16.

Running-One and one-half mile dash, free for
all; $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

Trotting— 2:23 class; purse, $500.

Pacing— Free for ail; purse, $510.

Trotting— 2:38 class; district torsee; purse, $400
FOURTH DA V— Friday, August I J.

Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for two-year-
olds; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; S150 added; $40 to
Recond horse.

Runni"g— Selling race, free for all, mile heats;
purse, 8250; $50 to second horse; horses entered to
be sold for 31 ,000 ; to carry rule weights; two pounds
allowed to each hundred aollars down to S5U0; s^ll-.
ing price to be named through the entry bos at 6 p.
m. the day before the race.

Trotting— 2:40 class; purse, 8500,

Trotting— For district yearlings; one mile daeh;
purse $100.

FIFTH DAY-Saturday August 18.

Running — One and three-fourth mile dash, free for
all; $;-0 entrance; $10 forfeit; S2 00 added; $50 to sec-
ond borse.

Running-One mile dash for three-year-olds and
under; $25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $150 added; $50 to
second horse.

Trotting— 2:25 class; purse, $500.

Trotting— Free for all; purse, $600.

REMARKS AND CONDI ITONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three t i start. But the Board reserves the right to
bold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the pnrse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses 'divided at the rate of BO
per cent, to the first horse, 30 per cent, to the second
and 10 per cent, to the third.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot beats of am two
classes alternately, if necesBary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between beats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money to be divi'led as follows,
663 to the first and 33J to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be requited to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular borse they are to
start must be named at C p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over,
except as otherwise specified. Running races will
he conducted under tbe rules of the Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association.

Non-starters in runniug races will be held for an
entrance, under Rule 3,

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In
their entries.

Entries to all th« above races to close
w*th the Secretary on Wednesday, August
11. I 888.

Entry blanks and racing rulfs will be furnished
upon application to tbe Secretary.

Tbe district embraces all the territory north of

le Bay of Ban Francisco and west of the Sacra-

ento River. Distrist horses must have been owned

i the district six months prior to closing of en-
t- 68.

J>o. N. BAILHA4JHE, President.

U£OB«E A, TUPPEB, Sec'y. jelCtaull

SACRAMENTO

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR
nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PROGRAMME 1 888.

There shall bj awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the best average performance
in tbe races for trottina foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds, in 1887, 1888". and 1889, tbe Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than §2i 0.
First Day.— Thursday, September 6th.

TROTTING .

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE-Closed in 1886,
with forty nominations. Value of stake "January 1,
18H8, 51,370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PCRSE, $1,200-2:23 Class.

No. 3— PACING PUKSE. S6u0— 2:30 Class.

Second Day. — Friday, September Jth.

RUNNING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; S25 entrance; 5111 forfeit; $250 added; of
which S50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. $:J0'i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep.
stakes for tbere-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event tlrsyear w'll be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
$50, h f, with $400 added; of which $100 to second;
third to 6ave stake-. One mile and one-eighth.

No. 7 - FREE PURSE, $250— Of which $50 to second:
for all ages. Winners of any race thie year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8th.

TROTTING.

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE-S50 entrance: of
which $10 must accompany nomination; 315 payable
August 10, 1883; J300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with sis nominations; ?500 added for
eacb starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, S1.000— 2:£0 Class.

Fourth Day— Monday, September iOtli.

RUNNING.

No. 11 THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; $50
entrance, h f, or only $15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with $350 added, of which $10J to
second, third to save stake. Horses trat have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
luaidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or over, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THECALIFORNIA ANNUAL STiKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in lfc87, with tbirty-two nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; §100 entrance; $50 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which $15" to second; Sim) to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20, to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. u,, September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. [Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, SU00— Of which S50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights ; two pounds allowed for
each $100 less, down to $l, COO, then one pound* for
each $100 less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by $ o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race, One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September 11

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— $100 entrance,
of which S26 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August lit, If 88;
$400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17-TROTIING PURSE, $1,000—3:00 Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday, September 12.

RUNNING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old 13 Hies. $25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; $200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE SHAFTER STAKE— For three-year-
olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September first ; with $400 added ;
of which S1»(0 to second ; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $50
entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
befoie September 1st, with $300 added; of which
$100 to second; tnird to save stake. Three- year- olds
to farry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not heat, allowance. Three-quarter mile beats.

No. a— FREE PURSE. $J00 - Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten poundB. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th.

TltOTTINO.
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE. 81,000— 2:25 Class.
No. 23 — F.jUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE-
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations,
SJnO added. [Conditions same as No. 15.)
No. 21— PACING PURSE, $Bli0— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September I4lh.

RUNNING.

No. 25-THB CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE- Kor
foals of 1885. Closed in lh8K, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One and one-half miles.

No, 26— TBE PALO ALTO STAKE— \ handicap for
two-year olda. $60 entrance; $25 forfeit ; $10 declara-
tion; $401) added, of which $100 to second; third to
save stake Weights announced at in o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September 1st. Declarations due at 8
o'clock l*. M. Monday, September 3d. One mile.

No. Ul— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For tnree-
year-olds. $50 entrance ; S25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September 1st; with $40i< added, of
which -nil to second; third to save slake. Winner of
any tbree-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, 2, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE NIQHTHAWK STAKE- For all ages.
850 entrance; $15 forfeit; $300 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake; 3200 additional If

1 :413 is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if Niehtbawk's time (1:423) is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE, $250 - Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
-Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TROTTING.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, $1,500- Free for all.
No. Kl— TROTTING PURSE, $1,100-2:10 Class.
No'. 32— PACING PURSE, 8300— Three year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal colt stakes for
1889-90 will close August 1st, 1888.

I OK 1889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-oldB (foals of 1887), to be
run at tbe State Fair of 1889. $f0 eacb h. f.. or only
$10 if declared on or before -January 1st; or $15 by
May 1.1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with $5i)0 added, of which $10i( to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five pounds
extra Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

Ho, 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
BweepstakeB for two-year-olds (foals of 18*7), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, li f., or only
$10 if declared on or before Jauuury 1st, SI5 by May
1st, or $25 August 1,1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to c^rry three pounds; of two
or more, seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; Sis May 1st; or $25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $600 added, of which $15u to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1»89, of
the value of S1.0J0 to carry-five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra Maidens aUowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
FOR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE- A
sweepstakes for tbree-year-olJs (foals of 1887). to be
run at State Fair, 1890. $101) each, h f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or $25 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by tbe
money; with $600 added, of which $1 0 to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of $l,';Gu, to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5 -THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three- year-olds (foale of 1887), to be run at tbe
State Fair of 189C. $10Ueach; of which $5 must ac-
company tbe nomination; sIO payable January 1,
1889; $15 January I, 1890; $20 May 1.1890; the remain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. M. the day preceeding tbe
race. Payments not made as they btcome due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. $750
added. The entire stakes and $500 uf the added
money to winner: Ji6» to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of $1,000,-
five pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS A>"D CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the be3t three in
five, except tbe two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance lee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5'i percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and 10 per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
66$ to the first, and 334 to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by fl p. m. of
the day preceding tbe race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start mast be named by 6 p. m. of tbe day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c>ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished

upon application to the Secretary. Entries In

all, except otherwise stated, to close wi<h

the Secreiar) , WeducMlay. August 1 18^8.

I,. U. SHU'VEK, President,

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary. 12mytsel

Friday, August 3 I Nt.

10— Trotting— 2:40 class. Purse, $300. Open to aU
horses eligible.

11— Running— One mile and repeat. Purse, 1300.
Open to aU.

12- Trotting— 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to aU
horses eligible.

Ladies' Riding— Purse, ?100,and divided asawarded
by the Judges. "

Saturday. September 1st.

13— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, MOO. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— Running— One mile clash. Purse, |200. Open to
all horses owne 1 in tins State,

15 Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, WOO. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting raceB. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

RuleB of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to 6tart; but the
Board reserves tbe right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to aceompanv nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate or
fiftv percent. lor the first horse, twenty-five percent,
to the second, fifteen percent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
thc-m after decision hv the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a Bpecial race be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained by the Society from the other en-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing tbe field then to first and fourth
monevs.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by 8 o'clock p. M., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid as soon as a decision Is
rendered.

Entries to the races, except No, 8, will
close with ihe Secretary August IO. INH8.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

CSS" The Association is a member of the National
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

OSf Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 vears, 15 cents.

D E. KMUHT, President.
T.J. SHERWOOD, Secretary.
Postoffice Address : Marysville, Cal. jly7tau25

ico Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

MARYSVILLE

13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

-COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And Continuing; Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, Angnst ?8th.

1 — TROTTING — T\vo-v ear-old Class. Purse, $300.
Open to Third, Thirteenth and Seventeenth Districts.

J— Rl'NMNCi- Twi).ve;(T-olil ClasB, Half mile dash;
tmrsr, S'J'it. open tn Third, Thirteenth and Neveatonth
Districts,

3— Thutting — Three-minute Class. Purse, f250.
Open to all horses eligible.

Wednesday, Ansust ,%9tb.

4— Twitting— 2:35 Class. Pursy, 8300. Open to all
horses eligible. •

5— Running— Half mile and repeat. Purse, $200.
Open to all horses owned in this State.

6— TBQTriNO— Three-year-old Class. Purse, 1300.
Open to all horses eligible.

Thursday. August 30th.

7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

8— TuoTTiNfi— Aver's stake— One-year old colts sired
by Alpheus. Purse, Jl-'iO; entrance added.

D— Pacing — 2:20. tUasb. Purse, WOO. Open ito all
horses eligible.

$5,000 IN PURSES.

First Day -Tuesday, August tl, 1888.
$250.00.

1.— TROTTING-For two-year-old colts owned a
the district. Mile heats, best two In three, to harness
and to rule. Purse $260.

$300.00.

2.— TROPTTNG— Three minute class. Mile heats,
best three in five, to harness and to role. Purse
8310.

Second Day— Wednesday, August 9*d.

$300.00.

3.— TROTTING— For three-year-oldB and under.
Mile beats, best three In five, to harness and to rule.
Purse 8300.

$400.00.

4.-TROTTING— 2:40 class. Mile heats, best three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8100.

Third Day— Thursday, August 13rd.

$350.00.

6.— TROTTING. -2:23 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8760.

$500.00.

fl.— PACING-Free for all. Mile heats, brst three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 85O0.

$100.00.

7.— BOGGY RACE— Free for all buggy horses with-
out a record owned in the district, owners to drive.
Mile beats, three in five, to rule, purse 8100.

Fourth Day— Friday, August 94th.

$600 OO.

8.— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Mile heatB. best three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8600.

$400.00

9.— TROTTING— 2:33 class. Mile beats, best three
In five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8100.

Filth Day— Saturday, August »5tb.

$400.00

10.-TROTT1NG— For fotu-year-olda and under
Mile heatB, best three in five, to harness and to rule
purse 8100.

$1000.00.

H.-TROTTING-Free for all. Mile heats, three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 81,000.

RaceB'Nos. 6, 6, 8, Band II open to the Slate AU
other races open to the following counties: Meodo-
ciao, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou Plumas
Lassen, Modoc, Sierro, Yuba, Sutter, Novada Trinity'
Tehama, Colusa and Bu-te.

Euirles to close with the Secretary Ad.
gust I. 1888, at IOP. W. Entrance fel of ten
per cent, of purse muBt accompany all nominations.
C. o. Mason, President.

JO. D. SFKOtL, Secretary, Chlco, Cal.

myietaulfi

1888

<gfrje gmtter and j^partsmau.

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TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive PasBenger Depi
(.Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth street*
San Francisco. ■

In effect August 1, 1388.

12:01 p I Cemetery and MenloPark...

'5:10 p

6:30 p

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10:02 «

5:42 F

8:4" r
J I 17:50g

8:30 a1 (

10:30 All Santa CUra, San Jose, and...

•3 :30 p "i Principal Way Stations..

4:3u P \, ^^^

-II y:03 •
d.... . ! 1*10 -02 a

f 5:'-'

) 1 6M0I

10:30 a ! AluutdfU ami Way StaiU ns 1 5 .42 F

V'wtl ' 'GUroy, Pajaro, Castroville, U'Ki

t7:E0A| i i ,*10:02a

8:30 a i HollisterandTresPlnos^ > 6:40 p

t/:?n A| ' WatsonviUe, Aptos.S'oquel I

•1:-3o p ) (Capitola) and Santa Crnz I

.- „ , t Montercv and Santa Cruz, Sunday < i +=.)=,>

T' -00 A J > Excursion Train f I T0-*'*

o-qn , I t Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton | 1 fi <n „

a-dUAl < (San Luis Obispo) A Way Stations. P °-*u*J

a— Morning p. — Afternoon.
•Snndayeexcepted. tSnndays only tTheatre trainsal-
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Stage CONNECTIONS are made with the 8:30 a. u
Train.

Nearly all rail line to San Lnts Obispo. Only r
miles staging between Templeton ana San Lnis
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 honrs. Through
rate |8.50.

Special Rodnd-tkip Tickets, at reduced rates— to

Gilroy and Paraisr. Springs.

Special Notice — Round-trip tickets to the famous
1 Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be bad at am
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
1 Rate. 57.30.

fXClTKSJON TICKETS.

■E. ,. j„„„ ,_ ( Sold Sundat "MoBNZNe:

For Sundays only,-? fQT retnrn flame ^^

ForSaturday, ( Sold Satukdav and Sunday only-
Sunday and-! good for return until following Mod
Monday, 1 day, inclusive, at she following rates

Round Trip

from San
Franc'seo to

Sat to
Mon.
Tkt.

San Bruno *. 8 50 San Jose,

Millbrae 65 Gtlroy 2 75 $100

Oak Grove _... 90 Hollister 4 50

San Mateo 75 110 Pajaro 3 00 5 OC

Belmont 1 00 1 25 WatsonviUe ..

Redwood 100 140 Aptos

Fair Oaks 1 25 1 50 Loma Prieta..

MenloPark... 125 160 Soquel 3 00 5 00

MavBeM 1 25 1 75 Santa Cruz 3 00 5 10

Monnt'n View 150 2 00 Castroville 3 00 5 00

Lawrences t 50 2 25 Monterey 3 00 5 00

Santa Clara I 75 I _

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. TownBend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market Btreet
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwic Hotfl.

. C.BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent Asst. PasB. & Tkt. Apt.

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

Sun.
Tkt.

7I 75

2 75

.........

3 00
3 DO

:■; . n

3 00

a 00

•A 00

3 1 0

-Nit I.,

Moi
Tkt

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seeker?.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

respectfully calls attention to tits

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort tfce
bestTilaces in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fisliin*

TBAXKS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

the most charming

Summer an<l Winter Kesort of the

Pacific Coast,

with its beaotnul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may >* had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

le noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompiuo, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractionst In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the snperic
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sporta-

^HE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, '

ARE UNSURPASSED,
harinc a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure while
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

050x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
mine baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-kn>w»
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQCEI. AND SANTA C&l Z.

is via the northern division,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

CBroad Gauge)
The Northern Division runs throngh the counties
of Ban Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cm
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in ere. t
variety Notably -

onail. Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Oe9»
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS art
reached by this line. Stages connect with trams dailj
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PURIS
llMA SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. Wt
would WrticularK call attention to tho unlimited ex-
tent of range at arid about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovers
of thiB manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Bportemen and others presenting Passage Tickets

^FRE^TRANSPORTATIONCF THEIR DO> 8
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge 01
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to Issue CHECKS for all dogs receved in Baggage

S3Pln order to gnard against accidents to Dog

while in transit, It IB neceeBary that they be provided
wltb COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carriedfree of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be

, taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend

; street, Valencia Station, and No fi]8 Marketat. Grand
Hotel A- H- R* JUDAH,

'. 0. BASBETT, ASBt. PassandTkt Age"'.

Superintendent, 3y2l

'88

-FAIRLAWN:

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Post«se.

THE PA1RLVWN CATALOGUE FOB 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Siallions and Brood-mares in uso at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE al30 contains descriptions and
greea, and prices of

ONE nCNDRFD AND SIXTY IIEtn OF YOVMJ TROTTEKS,

consistlog of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all ot my own breed iu;;

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred TroHers, or those already engaped who wish t->
a^d to thoir breeding Btud, can be supplied at Fair J awn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed .witb
tbe Greatest Cnitormity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highly bred, promising, and well-broken Yonng Trrtters tor their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

rriTTT? OWE1 "P DTP'S1 "DT A "NT is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
inrj Vli Ei'L JXL\jEi rUiill animal ler sale is printed in the catalogue.

chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly tbe some price as if present in person,
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

rime will be siveu responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing; interest inm
date.

THE STALLION** IN TJSE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Pur
All stock eold

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
imong tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13i, the fastest 6tallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (3 5),
Mre of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15A; Jim Jewell, 2:19£; Modoc,
2:19i, etc. Limited to 30 mares at Si OO the season,
or $ I 50 to injure a mare in foal.

Alrcto (2548).
By Almont, dam "Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited lo a0 maies at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (3131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25j, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by inBUrance.

Maxlnmns, (51 75),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, nic.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
S50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; 10
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or

■-80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, at1 dress

Lock Box 330.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan62

IMPORTED BERKSHIEES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiuma at State Fair
■^acraoiento, 1886 and 1687.

importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the I
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

4febR2

-a'
ANDREW SMITH, Redwood Oty.

Or at 218 California Street. Han Francisco.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Sborthorns, Sferefords, Derons,
apd Stnd Sbeep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J. B. Haggin, Ksq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MODRED and
DAREBIN.and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C. BRUCE IOWE.
chjuli Pitt Btreet, Sydney, New Routb Wale .

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.

TVe have for Private Sale selections of tbe follow,
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SDITABLE FOP. HIGH-CLASS STUD PURPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COACHERS, TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DDRHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHLRF3, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES. "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, &c.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win io the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on band and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOI K AGENTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOOTH WALES.

Registered Cable Atldreas "PEDIGREE."

mr24eow

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PREPABED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast,

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ.,
J. B. HAGGTN, ESQ-., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. A3HE, ESQ., Y71L CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO I.ciili'.Mlorfi' Street,
l&martf San Franclwo.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEERS,
12 Montgomery Street, Sail Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

will Sell In All titles and Counties ol
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

HON. C. GEEEN. Hon. J. D. Caee,

Sacramento. _ SaUrnn.

J P HAE6ENT. ESQ., HON. JOHN BOOOS

fluTL-itnts Oolnaa.

Hon L J. Rose. Hon. A. Waleath.

Lob AnKeles. Nevada.

J. B. Hagqin. Esq., San FranciBCo
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smithi

■SlWaig. cashed aro,£ IbJjJ

SSLanilSSf l" tliln lim- tor the post

,,Hr" 5'Velji:tl0^1lncl.ili..inij uneiiualTecl faclll.

J„' |"r ,iu,,nq|n.. of live stock Ol •■ v^ry (li acrlptlyn.

"i??.i?«l S°tl "r • 'r i rlv.it- , .le. Our list of corres-

j »t >"''" :r,.;„,iir i„r »nd dealer ol prom-

pondents embr. . - ■ - O f P„»l,llni< ns to

gJTlSnJaWl^^a,.,. Placed ^thul&^Mijj

lee.ririuoi'x »'' , care. purchases and sales

SlSrof land of ^description. We areaothor-
Sid to refer to the «enUemen whose names are

""nd^JKlIXIP * CO- 25 Montgomery street.

Southern Pacific Co.

IPACUTC SYSTEM.)

■-alns leave nuil are <lne to arrive at
Salt Frmiel-vco.

l;;'.:i,j Iron, May 31. 1888. |'(»*",«

S;0U A M
«*0 P M
,10:80 A u
!2i00 m

■■>:.t0 p M
9:00 a M
■
•1:31 p m
8:U. p a

9:1ii a u
S:00 a m
t4;00 PM
S:S0 A m
3 :30 p m

•J :tt A If

7.00 *. M
7:00 a m

8:30 a vi

SflflAB

3.3] P M
i :30 P M
«::50 P M

9<*0 j
3.-00 P M
•^ :30 p si

B":'6b"p m

1:00 A M
4 00 p
fi:30 p
8.00 A M

4:00 p m

..CaUstog.i aDd N.ipa...,
...Has wards and files. .

.. .lone via Livermoro

.... Knight's Landing . .
....Idvennore and PTeaouiton..,

....Loa AnReles, Demlng, JLI

Paso and Kiist

....Lob AnRtles *nil M,,,

....Martinez

....Milton.

.. .Ogden anu East. "'.".'."..'.""

. ..Ogden ami East

....Red Elntr via Marvfivilli.',

....rteddint; via Willows

....Sacramento, via Renfclii

vi.t Benlcla ....

via Llvermore.

via Benlcla

" via Benlcla

" via Benlcla

....Sjcramento River Steamers
....Ran Joee __.

„S;tnta Barbara |„"

..Stockton via Llvermore., .

'* via Martinez

..Siskiyou A Portland

..Santa Ro£>a

10 « A M
8:16 p m
2:15 pm

•3:45 i- ii
7:15 a m
5:15 p m
9:45 a u

''■-■Ah A ii

S:Ab p u
1*2:15 p m#
fl 15 p m

10:4-5 a m

12 :f1 p «
5:45 p m
7:15 p M
7 15 P M

10:15 am
Brf6 p m

12:45 p m
9:45 A M
7:4i> a m

'i:00 A M

•12:45 p «
•3:4-5 p v

3:15Asr
8:45 a M

i »:li p m

12:15 p m
5 :ib u

10:1» a M
7:45 a il
6:15 p m

10:15 a m

LOCAL PERRY TRAILS.

From San Francism Dally.

TO JEAST OAKLAND— •6:00— 6:3u-7 :oo-7-3iJ-8-00—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30-10:00— 10:30— 11:00-11:30— 12:00—ia-3O
-1:00-1:80— 2:00—2:30-3:00 -3:30 — 4:00-4-30 — 5:0O
5:30— 6:00- fi:m— 7:00— 8:(in—D:(iii-in:00- 11-00— I'-OO

ro FRUIT VALE, (via EastOaklandl-Same as "TO
£AST OAKLAND" until 6:30 P. M., Inclusive also
at 8:00— <J:l}» and 11:00 p.m. -.«*^>o

TO FRUIT VALfci(via Alameda)— '9:30— 7:00-%I2-00

TO AXAAlF;DA--6:0u-«ti:au— i:0U— •7:3C-»:0O — •b'ai,—
S:0O— 9:30— 10:00— {10:30—11:00— 111:30—12:00— 112 -3( _
1:00-}1:30— 2:00— 42:^-3:oo-3:^:-i:00-4-3O— 5-00—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:0i)— 8:00— S:«>— Ifi:oo— 11 -00— 12-00

TO BEfiKELEl' ami WEST LEJ:KELLY-*6-0O—
•6:30 — 7:Uu— *7:<SO— 8:00- '8 30— s:uu— 9-30— 10-00—
tl0:30— 11:00— Jll:30—12:00- tl2:3u-l.0O-tl:3o-20O
12:30— 3:00-3:30— 1:00 — 4:30— »:0O— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:':>0— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— tz:ir>.

To Sao 1'raucbtu l>ally.

FROM FRL'IT VALJi (via East Uaklandj— 6-25-6-55
— 7:'^— 7:55-8:25— 8:55— 9:25— ££5— 10:25— 10:55- 11:25

11 ;.j5— 12:25—12:55— 1 :25- 1 :55— 2:25— 2 ;55— 3:i5— 3-5-5
—4^5— 4:55— 5:25— 5:55— 6:25—6:5.5— 7:50— 8:55— 8:53.

ffiUM FRL'IT VALK (via Alameda i — •; ;i\— 4:51 —
(9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAIST)-*5:30- 6:00- 6:30 — 7:0J—
7:33—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:01—11 fti
1^:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4 -00 —
4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00 — 8:C0 -9:0U 9:68—
10:58-

>-ROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND- 9 m nute.- Utei
than from East Oakland.
RUM AJ.AMEllA- -5 .3u- 6:(0-"6:3-"— 7:00 -•7:31-800
*^:30-9.00— 9:30— 10.00— tiO.: 30- 11:00 —111:30—12:00—
112:30— 1:0")— tl:30— 2;0O-*2:3O— 3:1 0-3:30- 4:00 —
1:30— 5;00— 5::.0— 6:00—6:30— 7:01— $;00— 9. 00-10:00—
11:0 .

••ROM BERKELEYand WE--T BERKELEY— *5£S
—5:55— •6:25—6:5-5— "7:25- 7:5o-*8:i5— s;55— «J:2-5— 9:55
— tl0:25— 10:55- 111:25-11:55— 112:2.5- 12:55— {1 :25—
1:55— 12:2.5— 2:5-5-3:2-5— 3:55— 4:25 — 4:65-5:25— 5:55—
6:25-6:55—7:55—8:55—9:55—10:55.

IKiiEK BOiih.

ROM HAJS FRANC1&CO— *7:1j— .:15— 11 ja— jj-
3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAiTD— *6a5— 8:15— 10:15-12:15— 2:15 —
4:15.

A for Morning. p for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSaturdavs exoeptt;d; JSundaya
only. §Moaday excepted.

Standard Time furrdauedby Lick Observatory.

». S. TOWSE. T. U. vOODMA.\,

jy21 Gen. Manager. flen P«bb. A Ttk Api.

Important Sales

OF

Thoroughbred Short-
Horn Cattle.

August 14 and 15, 188S.

Forest Home and
Baden Herds,

TUESDAY, August 14,

AT

FOREST HOME,

ADJOINING SAN JOSE,

By direction of Col Ooleman Sounger, we will sell
the noted Forest Home Head ol Short Honu, num.
bcrlnff about aeventy head of Cattle ol the l
breeduuT, it comprises KlrklerinKtona, Airdries.
Thomdales, Lonans, Oxfords and other branches of
thu Bates Btralnot the short Horn Bamib The sale
will commence at n a, m. Catalogues will bi
Angnst l and may be had of <'"i Younger orthi
tloncers.

WEDNESDAY, August 15,

AT

BADEN STATION,

SAN MATEO COUNTY,

By direction of ROBERT \ - i
will r the celebrated BADK! [(KA1

in <r.\- ii. mi . .is..:,i in n m \ ■■ '|-,Miit.

nroiiBRi ost fiish-

i.

At the saraetline win h >i w mil

GRADE DOBHA5I

Sale will cotnn i nee it 1 p
read] A ugnsl i . and m

I \~ni:iKM R, Baden 61 itioa.ortl
Blgued, uin'fl h rs,

km up a oo„ *b HomtaoBO«r] v

jlyil Suu FruuclNco

98

*glzt $mfler and j^rtsmatu

August 11

SHORTEST

AND

BEST

BETWEEN

Missouri River

AND

Chicago

SPEED! AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION

OF

HORSES
LIVE STOCK

ON

PASSENCER

FREICHT
TRAINS.

or *? a. <N ^o

so

HORSE BOOTS, M

pa

D9

RACING MATERIAL <?P

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street,.

Ran Francisco.

£>.?

~ / O

/ O *?

t-Qy o- / £v

9 « / ?* A

L d SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

B R E E C H— L OADING GUNI

L. C. SMITH.

r- m

a S OB

L_ru2cfaoturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns. |
SYKACUSE, N. Y.
U D± ^Gonstration of the Shooting- Qualities of the "Jj. O. Smith"

Gun.

At tie Cleveland Cartridge Co.'b tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the ■' bniith" gun won first money in CTery class. It also won nearly two-thirds of tr-e en'Ire
amou 1(53,000, of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b^st average in the 9n class. In tt>e 90-
class twon the Is*-. 2nd and 4tb moneys; in the 80-class It to^k the 1st. 3rd, 4th and 5th; in the 70 class it
cook ii land 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or hom« manufacture.

We think this a moBt excellent, showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by the nine
een contestants in the ninety class. L. C. SMITH,

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND i'KKL LIST. aUrfCtf

THE PARKER GUN.

ESTABLISHED 1854.

S. TOOMEY A CO.,

Canal Dover, Ohio.,

The only builders of the genuine TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE
SULKIES and Sporting Vehicles.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Truss Axle Sulky Is made in (5) different Blzes.
to fit all sizes of horses.

The Toomey Standard Sulky is made in three sizeB.

We will name hnt a few of the Rreat array of promi-
nent trainers and drivers who are using the genuine
S. Toomev & Co. Trues Axle Sulkies.

J. H. GOLDSMITH

B. C. HOLLY,

g. valensin,
a. Mcdowell,
j. maguiee.
f. van ness.
m. satjlsbury,

O. MARVIN,

". JOHNSON,

. W. JONATHAN,
O. A. HICKOK,
H. HITCHOCK,

LEE SHANER,
JOHNSPLAN,

B. W. LEVENS.

M McMANUS,

GiSO. FULLER, and many otueie
Send for fill description of the Original and Gen-
uine TOO HEY SULKIES.
S. TOOMEY A CO., Canal Dover, Oblo.

The public Is being imposed upon by an imitation
of our Truss Axle Sulky, and as a protection to oar
many customers and justice to ourselves, we feel It
our duty to caution the public.

Against Frauds and Imitations.

Andif you want the genuine

TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE SULKY.
" STANDARD "

TRAINING
" RO A D, SPEED AND SKELETON

WAGON, or TOOMEY CARTS. Send your order to

S. TOOMEY «* CO.,

Canal Dover, Oblo,

The only place they are made,

WM. D. O'KANE,

967 Market St, San Francisco, Cal.

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AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lone Branch. Fell. 11 and 10. 1888, Tho Park r won
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becausethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by Tho Parker Gnn "— N y Would

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AT CHAM13ERLIN CARTRIDGE CO 'S TOPRNAMENT, bold at Cleveland, O, Sept 11 1880 The P„i,„
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Vol. XIII. No r.
2Jo.au BUSH STREET,

The National Association.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 188*.

scb^cription
five dollars a year.

The following description of the workings of the Secre-
tary's office of thegreai National Trotting Association is given
by a writer from Hartford, Conn., in the Kentucky Stock
Farm:

"To the mass of people interested in the trotting tnrf of
of the National Trotting Association is a mysterious and
vagne name. That it exists, and that it exercises a powerful
control over many incidents of the tnrf is, indeed, known to
most horsemen, bnt comparatively few realize its power, its
work or its methods, or have ever learned to regard it as a
strong, separate entity, very beneficial in its character to
those who will follow honest courses, and a terror to evil-
doers.

It was founded nearly twenty years ago, in tlie days when
comparatively few gentleman were willing to be known as
trotting horsemen, and when a trotting race track was re-
garded as a less respectable place to attend than is now a
cheap show on the Bowery or a third rate prize fight at Long
Inland City. Bnt in the last two decadestimes have changed
greatly in this respect The breeding and the speeding of
trotters, whether for the road or track, has achieved high
ret-pectibility, and has become an amusement and a source
i>f profit for all classes, including clergymen, scholars, states-
men, financiers and mighty merchants. It is no longer
limited to livery stable keepers and the proprietors of coun-
try tavernB. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been
invested in it, and has it as grown the National Associa-
tion has grown with it, until to-day it has attained rank and
honor among the great American institutions. To-day trot-
ting men all over the land think and speak of Hartford much
as the blanketed Indians do of Washington, which is their
expression for a supreme being, unseen, but of unlimited
and awful power.

For many years the business of the Association was prin-
cipally guided by its secretary, Thomas F. Vail, and to bis
commanding ability and tireless devotion very much of the
success of the Association is due. Last year, through cir-
cumstances which are fresh in the memory of all horsemen,
Mr. Vail resigned and was succeede'd" by Mr. M. M. Morse,
an experienced horseman and clear-headed gentleman, who
is now the guiding genius and guardian of its affairs:

The offices of the Association are, as they have been for
many years, at the corner of Main and Pratt streets, Hart-
ford. Conn. Here are kept all the records of the business
affairs of the Association as well as the judges' books, from
wbich the statistics of the trotting and Dacing races are ob-
tained. Under Mr. Vail's administration the care of the
bonks and documents and the large correspondence of the
affair were systematized in a very wonderful way, and the
methods of the office remain unchanged in the main under
his saccessor.

The offices performed by the National Association are
various. It is, to begin with, as its name implies, a business
union of many tracks for mutual support and protection.
Its principal occupation in this direction is in the collection
of unpaid entrance money. In theory entrance monev is
paid when the entry is made, but in practice this is rarely
done nntil a race is about to be started. But the making of
the entry holds the nominator, whether the horse starts or
not, and disqualification arising from non-payment of
entrance money -follows both horse and owner. Almost
always after a meeting the track notifies the National Associa-
tion of some horses and owners that have not paid entrance,
and such charges are promptly and accurately placed on the
books at Hartford. The delinquents tbersefter are carefuUv
watched, and wherever or whenever tney attempt to start
on tracks in membership they are confronted by the cliim.
and are ineligible to start until it is settled. A similar course
is followed in relation to fines or penalties imDosed by any
member, so that the two hundred tracks that make up the
association can act as one in the collection of money, and iu
the enforcement of the trotting rules and their penalties.

Another, and a very important part of the work of the
association, is in the detection and punishment of lingers
and other enemies to turf morality. For these two first
named objects constant vigilance and highly trained intelli-
gence are required. Trifling clews, that would escape most
people, must serve here, and it is very interesting to observe
how ingeniously the evidences of fraud are pieced together
from the bald data supplied by summaries and entry lists.

A third, and a very troublesome, though most important
part of tt _ *ie collection and pajmentof money,

and the c . umerable amounts rendered necessarj

by the vol .-,.i *ho business. All of this is done by ono
clerk, and i'c is quite within bounds to Ray that any New
York merchant or financier would employ three good men to
handle the same number of accounts involving the same

amount of money. But the revenue of the associirion is very
limited, and, though the work is severe, it is carefully and
safely done, though by a wonderfully small force.

A visit to the offices of the association is sure to be inter-
esting and instructive to any one who has dealings with the
association. The personnel of the office has chaDged but
little since Mr. Vail's resignation.

A ubject of Interest.

What shall we do to make our trotting meetings more at-
tractive, is undoubtedly the question that agitates the mind
of every intelligent Secretary of a trotting association. There
is a strong feeling that the old three in five heat contests
lack the requisite excitement to attract the masses of tho
people, and that it is absolutely necessary to add other at-
tractions in order to insure the attendance of the multitude.
Hence we see on our trotting programmes, chariot races by
running horses, equestrienne races by mnnitg horses, trick
horse exhibitions, and various other entertainments which
pettain more to the circus than to the genuine arena of the
race-course. The question may very properly be asked, why
cannot the trotting and pacing horse, if given a fair oppor-
tunity, be equally attractive. We think he. can. If it is no
disgrace for a thoroughbred to be known as only good for one
fast mile, or a faction thereof, why should his trotting
brother be consigned to obscurity because he cannot live
through a contest of three, or possibly six heats. We know
that we shall be met with the statement that long contests are
necessary to maintain the stamina of our trotters. But why
Bhould we be deprived of the exhibitions of extreme speed by
horses known to possess i', which are not capable of main-
taining their own in regular contests. "We regard the three
in five heat contests as the leading features of a trotting
programme, but we think that trotting and pacing races,
under other and shorter conditions, wonld be popular, and
add vastly to the excitement of onr meetings. On this snb-
iect one of the most able and popular turf writers of the day,
and a thoroughly practical trainer and driver, writes us as
follows:

Most of the free-for-all candidates are badly off. Harry
"Wilkes has "a leg." Oliver K. shows lameness after sharp
work. Mambrino Sparkle has done nothing to indicate that
she is in good form. Guy will probably figure in the stake
races, and is liable to make a disastrous break in a free-for-
all company. Belle Hamlin and her owner seem to be in
favor of shorter heat races or dashes, which virtually leaves
Prince and Bosaline Wilkes as the mainstays. They can-
not electrify the audience or fill the air with acclamations, as
the Maid, Rarus, Hopeful, St. Jo lien, Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See used to do. The situation affords a capital opportunity
to introduce the dash system of racing. Take the free-for-
all appropriations and divide the money between two classes
of speedy sprinters- There is a growing feeling in favor of
dash races, with all kinds of betting facilities. Heat races
should be started early in the afternoon, and so avoid the
bane of postponement. The pool seller, like the bookmaker
at the running meeting, should be required to settle
immediately after the judges' decision. He should not be
granted the sole control of auction, French and booking
privileges. Away with monopoly! The stereotyped race
of mile heats, best three in five, has grown monotonous and
is no longer considered the alpha and omega of trotting
sport, nor doe3 it conserve all interests. True, the breeding
and development of the American trotting-horse is a pros-
perous industry. Stock farms, small and great, are in a live
ODeration all over the country. The great full fairs are
attended by vast assemblages, and the speed ring is of para-
mount importance and interest in their eyes But in the
large cities the masses do not flock to the trotting park as
formerly, unless when the great flyers meet, or some special
attraction is on the programme. There is a leading to
farther fame for Belle Hamlin. Let her endeavor to equal
orsnrpass Maud S.'s record of 2:13J at Fleetwood during
the New York Club's Grand Circuit meeting in September
next. Then the queen might be permitted to enter the
lists, merely for the object of recording a faster heat for a
cup, as she did before. Snch rivalry wonld draw a multitude
of race goera to the scene of action.

In this communication there is a consi !erable food for
thought. The practical question will at once occur, is it not
*.«*»*.»■ for the interests of trotting sport to give purses for
rune dashes to fast trotters and pacers tbnn to ignore them
and supply the necessary excitement by a conple of out-
classed runners, which could not earn their oats Bt any good
running meeting. In the old days ot running meetings four-
mile heat races were the order of the day, and one race was

sufficient for the day's entertainment. The racing meetings
would not draw their thousands if the managers still relied
upon the programmes of their forefathers. Instead of intro-
ducing foreign elements of attraction at our trotting meetings,
all our managers have to do to insure popular support is to
give the trotting and pacing-horse a full opportunity to show
how fast he can go at all distances, and above all things to
avoid the apathy which must result from prolonged contents
which often take two days to decide. — Chicago Horseman.
♦

Trotting Track Fequisites.

A varied programme.

Larger purses for all classes.

A two-in-three mile heat race, under the saddle, free for
all pacers.

A two-in-three mile heat race for double teams.

A purse for trotters or pacers with running mates, mile
beets, two in three.

A special for three or more horses with the lowest records.

A starting judge to be employed through the big circuit.

Mounted patrol judges to be placed in the Held.

The judges' stand to be placed on the traok opposite the
poie.

Drivers to wear a neat jacket and cap of the same color.

No delays from unnecessary scoring.

A full band of music, without a hall-hour's rest after eaoh
tune.

The grand stand cleaned each day. so that ladies may no t
soil their dresses.

No other persons than the judges and timers to be ad-
mitted to their respective stands.

The judges to call the races promptly at the time adver-
tised.

The judges to call the horses for the next race as soon as
the heats have been finished.

The time to be hnng out .after each heat, in plain figures,
with the name of the winner, and the names of the other
horses placed.

No particular driver to have more privileges than others
who are not so well known.

No driver to be taken out for any cause until he shall have
begun to score for the heat.

No tapping of a drum to start the horses. The word "Go"
from the judge's month is the safest.

The track to be sprinkled in order to lay the dust.

The races called on time, so that they may be finished on
the day named. — Wallace's Monthly.

Kacing judges are not like pools and musicians. They are
made, not bom. It takes years of experience to make a
judge thoroughly competent. He must be a man who lives
only by seeondB, and able to split that short division of time
if necessary, without any trammels of memory as to the past
and free from all shades of anticipation as to the future. He
must ignore all favorites among horses, and be dead to every
impulse of friendship for drivers or jockeys. He should
never harbor a foregone conclusion as to which horse shonld
win, or anticipate by a breathing the possibility of any
horse's defeat.

His work begins the instant a race starts, and from that
second until the finish he Bhould have but one sense in
active service— sight. He shonld be all eyes, and take in
like a camera every movement of horse and rider, or driver
in the straggle from the first step or stride to the' last. His
duty is to see that the noble horse is not worsted by the ig-
noble man on his bock, or behind him.

It is no child's play, but rather the task of a Hercules
Such men ore hard to find, but when they come to the front
they should have the most absolute recognilion. Tbe office
is a noble one, and when nobly filled should be rewarded by
the highest pay- If the judging of racing were left to one
man, and he paid amply for his services, there would 6oon
be a restoration of confidence and interest in trotting and
pacinR races. His pay shonld be high enough to keep him
independent of any business entanglements, for a man who
is under an obligation to a horse-owner or expects a favor
from some one interested in the race will certainly have
some bias toward both.

With one indge absolutely competent aDd with an inde-
pendent income to make the circuit of the fairs of tbe State
and decide the re»v\\ ofararj race, a new era would down
npon the sport that wooid be hailed with acclamation hv
every lover of tbe noble horse and supporter of t!
mate speculation and the results of tbe race.—
Monthly.

98

^foe iprjejete mul jlprjrtsmatx.

August 18

Weights in the Handicaps, Autumn Meeting
of the Washington Park Club.

elfiut pounds extra.

Wm- Rector. J»»lb«A

..SpaldlDB-105
Elgin— 107

uelK. dam UuHstone. . Tmlo

Chicago

""•^S'-ri.o^i.;.., Ollena. ^^^
( nicago Slave's cb r, J ■■••■:•

Bf Springbok, dam Lclitn. Macbeth II.- 106

Chicago Stable's br g. i

By Macdoif, dam Agnes. Jacobin— 113

■^%J?S5S.*i Agnes. -. n„„E,.1B

"•"^S^aS. £.« Kunrr ...Conv.ct-93

N T Cheek's ch c. 3 ■ ■■■■■• ,

11 ■ By Loog law. dan, Certiorari. ^^ ^

N T Cb'ek'soc. ' ■ ■ -•■

1 B?G.«Albol. flam Friday. Radical- 9i

^By Rossrt. i. dam 'Minbtd D. Boj-101

Urlffln fc Bradbury s b g, .-•.■;„;:"'
B> St. Martin, dam Minnie Brarity.

°"y %?$&■ ino or Faiistos; dam Bait sVock.'

01X3 ByTenBrol'ck.'dam Belle Knight.

Dyer- 0»

Free Knight— 105

Hrftv & Co 's br c, 3 .-

By Faustus, dam Li a Laroy

finance — 95

\ Uankius' cb c.a •-- ------

By Aristides. dam Ulen olen

H^-^Sl^dam Miss Carter
^gftSSBHSM da„rLra'wor.b

D Lace's b c, 3 ..

By Fiogiown, dam 1-loreuoi

....Col. Hunt— 95
Nettle Arnett- 95

.H ward Arnelt-

. Nick I'inzer ■ :04
Freeman 101

..ther John— 35
.Mies Ford-113

, ...Comedy— 103
J. M. Culp-101
Woodcraft -104

Bv U iniadaii

"•^"y^nada^dVmijueen'oVi.i-^onds
F. p. Lowell's be. 3 •--■■•

By LeiMter dam Ada A. Hypatia- 1 1

A U McCampbell s 1-b t. 4

By M .rtemer, dam .'nta-io.
A G McCajnpbell's chc, 4 ...... ■■■•■■■

By Liston. dam Maggie HuuWr.

1 n Paitou's b b. fi '.''..

J* By °"u Broeck, dam Belle Knight
G H. Starr's cb g, aged ■

By Glenel*. dam Brad, m inte.
Santa ^nita Stable's o f. J -■

By jnqnirer dam Bribery. GrIMt„_l, 8

Santa Anita Stable sbf. 4

ByGlenee : J« 1 It. Prince Charlle-lOO

Sanla Anita Stable .-. en c. ■■> ■•-■■•■

B,P.i?ceCha,l,e dam S.l.na. eo,^_m

SMt° $?£$&'. ^Maggie Emerson.
C Weatbeiford's b c, 3 ■■-■■■■ - • ;

By Qu-u-terin aster, dam Comfit.
C. Wealnerford'sbg.3 ■■•••■-

by Bramble, dam Com Boy.
Wbitten Bros 'bh, 5 »■

B.KeUow-fl.damTolona. Hypocrite - 104

M-iTyBLongfeiloW,d8mUypa.ia.-

THE AVONDALE HANDICAP.

. fc.DE for ill aces 850 each, SI" forfeit, with ;?Bu0 added;
A Sweepstafies for all agea w Ml , ^ ^ ^ ^^

SVeanronnced Angus. 1st Slartera to be named through the . nlry
„,,; -ual lime of closing, the day before the rat e. A winner
h'. , .' ISfe^ner "he publication of weights, of the value of 51,000, 10
\ \ua extra One niilo and a furlong.

C';ryK"hern*Co'°b i/a Piccadilly- 96

By London, dam Babee.

2 J Brady's bg. 5 Clonee-102

1U Fletcher, dam AthenalB,

J .. i i- T K

3. S. A. Brown 6

^h ft 3 Lizzie L — 100

By Blue Eyes, dam Allegro.

4 Chicago Stable's chh, 6 ... Elgin-108

r. stu iucbrook, dam Eleml.

6 cSs£'.bb... Little Minch-118

ByGlenelg.damGoldslone.

0 Chicago Stable's bg. 3 Tudor- 100

By ltayond'Or. dam Clemency.

7 Chicago Stable's chg, 3 ... -..Stantalene -114

'■ BySt. Martin or Harry O'Fallon.

8. Chicago Stable's oh f, 3 Hnntress-106

II,. snrin^brook dam J^ditD.
» Ob" goPSlatle's br g. 3 Macbeth U.-108

By McDulI. dam Agues.

10 Chicago Stable's br g, 6 Jacobin-110

By J ils Johnson, dam Agness.

11 Chicago Stable's br ni. 6 Florence E -105

By Reform. dam Emily Fuller.

12 Chicago Stable's brg 6 Spalding-107

By Billet, dam EppieL.

13 N T Cbeek'e ch g, 4 John Oraj— 102

" By Monarchist, dam Alice Gray.

U J.DuUj'sbg3 Trumpeter- 9o

By Froatown, dam Glonelta.
,5 Grffflu^Btadbury'sbe.l^.^.... Sailor Boy -103

bvSt Martin, dam oliunle Bradley,
ir (ir.vtC'ibrc,) Dyer- 99

Bv Stracbino or Fauslus, dam Bank Stock.
17 Gra? fc Co '» b h, 5 • - ..■■• Free Knight- 106

BvTeu Broeck, dam Belle Knight,
in Grey (To,,.', be. 3 Jim Mulholland-100

By Fauslus. dam Betty Harper.

]„ A.Rankins'chc.3 ....■■-• Alliens- 91

J By Aristides, dam Glemloleu.
2, A.Uankinj'bg. 3. . Rip Rap- "5

By Haplnre. dam Baztqne.
2, Hyde Park Stable's blk c. 4 Poteen-H8

By Powbatlen. dam Miss Carter. .

22 Byde Park Slalle'a blk b, a Finallty-101

Bv West Roxbury, dam Nora Worlh.

23 Highland Park Stock Farm's cbc, 3 Propbecy-105

Bv Pleuipo. dam Miss Muggins.
2, J.KUlSn'BPbh,6 J.Q Wills- 97

Bv Gov. Bowl*?, dam Annie Scott.
25 Eugene Lelgb'e chg, 6 Bankrupt-IH

By Spendthrift, dam Authoress.
"0 D. Lace's b c, 3 ■

By t'ogiown, dam Flovence,
27 D. Lace's cb c, 5 ■■■■■■•■■■■ "

Bv ftimidan, darn Queen of Dlamontis.
•h D I n-e'Bcb g a Howard Arnett— »8

Bv lumadau. dam Queen of DlttmondB.
2q F P. Lowell's be, 3 Leou-100

Bv LetUhter, daiii Ada A.
in A G McCampbeil'e ch o, 4 Nick Fin/.nr-H)fi

Bv Litlbon, dam MapgJ Hunter.
:il A G. McCampbeU's oh t, 4 Hypatia-JQ3

l',v Murtemer, duin Uuiurio.
ho M Nnebanu'schg, a Douovan-104

By Aristides, dam Agues Donovan.

31 J D tfttton's bin. 5 OolJ Flea -105

' Bv Longfellow, dam Gold Bug.
"4 flantaAmia Stable 's bin, 5 Eatwlla 103

Bv ltutberford, dam Sinter Auue.
a6 Santa Anita Stable's b f . 4 Griaelte-108

By Glenelg, dam Malta.
3.1 SantaAuitabi.bl-'sch1-..l California- W7

By Rutlierfotd, dam Jot-ieC.
37. Santa Anita Stabb-'s cb c, 3 ... .

By Priuce Cbarlie, dam Saliua,

....Col. Hunt— 06
.Kettle Arnett - 9C

.Priure Charlie— 101

;J8 G. H Starr's cb g, a Father John- 97

By Glenelg, dam Brademanto.
30. Win I ten Bros.* br h, 5 llevenge-100

By Renown, dam Rosa Lee.
■10. Whit ten Bros.' ch r, 5 Renounce— 98

Bo Cenow-U, dam Buttercup.

41. C. Wealberforp's b c, b ' Comedy— 104

By Quartermaster, dam Comet

42. M. Young's bf, 3 Hypocrite -lu6

Iiongt'ellow, dam Hypatia.

THE WOODLA\V>' STAKES.
A sweepstakes for tbree-year-old (foals of 1885), 350 ca^b, ?10 forfeit,
Wllb. SllO added; the second to receive SISOand the third 550 out of
stakes. The wniuor of the American Derby. Finality or Sheridan
Stakes of 18-8, to carry 6 lbs., or of two of the stakes named, 10 lbs.
extra. Maidens allowed !0 lbs. One mile and a quirter.

1. A Ahern & Co 's b g Piccadilly

By London, dam Babee.

2. Chimeo SlableB's b g Billy Piuherion

By Glenelg, dam Stamps.

3. Chicago Stab'es 's b g Tudor

By Rayon d'Or, dam Clemency.
i. Chicago Stable's ch g 8anialene

By St. Martin or Henry O'Fallon, dam Ollena.
5. Chicago Stable's cht Huntress

By Springbok, dam Edith.
P. Chicago Stable's br g Macbeth II

By Macduff, darn Agnes.

7. N.T. Cheek's chc Convict

By Long Taw, dam Certiorari.

8. N. T. Cheek's be Stuart

By Glen Atbol, dam Friday.

9. Gus F-astiu's ch c Deer Lodge

By lit cent, dam Lilly Lan^try.

10. J. Gibbs' ch c Radical

By Rossi fe-r, dam Minnie D.

11. Gray S Co.'« b c Fustic

By fauslus, dam Sally Davis.
1?. Gray & Co 's br c Finance

By Fiiiistuo, dam Lida Laroy.
13. Gray s Co.'s b c Jim Mulholland

By Faustus, dam Betty Harper.
11. Hyde Park Stable's be Ed. Mack.

By Ten Broeck, dam Lizzi6 Billet.

15. A. Haukins' cb c Atticus

By Aristides, dam Glendolen.

16. A. Hankln's b g ■ Rip Rap

By Rupture, dam Bazique.

17. D. Lace's be Col. Hunt

By Frogtown, dam Florence.

18. F. P. Lowel 's be Leon

By Leiuster, dam Ada A.

19. tugene Leiua's b g Rxmbler

By Bramhl", df.m Daisey Hoey.

20. S. E. Larabie's br 1" .* Julia L

By Longfellow, dam Christine,

21. J. D Patton'sbc Ten Bug

By Ten Broeck, dam Gnld Bug.

22. Santa Anita stable's b f Winona

By Grinstead, dam Clara D,
2d Santa Anita Stable 's ch f .I.os Augelep

By Glenflg, dam La Polka
2). Santa Anita Stable's br c Wonderland

By Grinstead, dam Sisler Anne.
25. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Piiuce Oharlie

By Prince Charlie, dam Salina.
20. "JThitten Bros.' cb c Royalist

By Renown, dam Maud Ljon.

27. Whitien Bros.' ch c Roundabout

Bv Renown, dam Beeswing.

28. C. vtuatherford'sb g J. M. Colp

By Bramble, ■'am Tom Boy.

29. C. ^eiherford's b c Comedy

Bv Quartermaster, dam Comet.

30. W. J. Wiieuer's be Aristi

By Aristides, dam Mary Warren.

31. M. Yuiing's bt Hypocrite

By Luuglel.ow, dam Hypatia.

THE ADEURN HANDICAP.
A sweepstakes lor three-year o ds (foa s of 1H85); £50 > acb, £10 for-
feit, with shOO added, the second to receive $160 and the third §5u out
of the stakes. Weights o be announced by 12 M., two days befor" the
day appointed for the race. Ktartera to be named through the entry
box, at the usual time of closing, the day before the race. One mile
and a furlong.

1. R. Ahem & Co.'s cb f Maud H.

By Hjder Ali, dam Infringement.

2. S. A. Brown's ch f ...Lizzfe L.

By Blue Eyes, dam Allegro.

3. Chicago Stable's b g Tudor

By Rxyon d'Or, dam Clemency.

4. Chic tgo Stables' ch a. Satalene

By St. Martin or Harry O'Falloii, dam Ollena,

5. Chicago Stable's ch f Huntress

By Spring! ok, dam Edith.

G. Cnicago Stable's br g Macbeth II.

By HacdurT, dam Agnes.

7. Cbicaeo Stable's b g Billy Pinkerton

By Glenelg. dam Stamps,

8. N. T. Cheek's be Erlgade

By B'igadier, dam Bettie Bell.

9 . J Duffy 's b g Trumpeter

By Frogtown, dam Glorietta.

10. GusEastin's ch c Deer Lodge

By Regent, dam LillieLangtry.

11. Gray Jfc Co. s b c Fustio

By Faustus, dam Sally Davis.

12. Gray & Co.'s br c Finance

By Fuustus, dam Lida Laroy.

13. Gray fc Co.'s blk f Flutter (for Black Header)

By Faustus, dam Loretto.

14. J. Gibb's gr f Jacrtuelin

By Jils JohnsoD, dam by Lightning

15. A. Haukins' ch c Atticus

By Aristides, dam Glendolen.

16. A. Hankina'bfi Rip Rap

By Rtpture, dam Bazique,
iv. Highland Park Stock Farm's ch c Prophecy

By Plenipo, dam Miss Muggins
18. Hyde Park Stable's be Ed Mack

By Ton Broeck, dam Lizzie Billet

19 Henry Jnhusou's b 1' OutBtep

By Blue Eyes, dam Etna

20 D Lace's be Col Hunt

By Frogtown, dam Florence

21 D Lace's cb i , Violet

By Ramadan, dam Elsie Arnott

22 S B Larubiu'sbr f Julia L

By Longfellow, dam Christine
2.) Eugene Leigh's b g Rambler

By Bramble, Daisey Hoey
2i F P Lo weil's b o Leon

By LelnBter, dam Ada A

25 MINuBbauin'fl ch c Fillmore

By Falsetto, dam Oriuoca

26 J D Pal to;; 's b c Du Kenta

uy Duke of Eent, dam Bettie Wirt

21 J D Pat bm's be Ten Bug

By Ten Broeck, dam Gold Bug

28 Ruddy Bros' bt Cleopatra

By Falsetto, dam Ultima

29 Sauia Autta Stubie'n b l Winona

By Gnus lead, dam Clara D

30 Santa Anita Stable's cb o Prince Charlie

By Priuee Charlie, dam Salina

31 Pania Aniia Slable's brc Wonderland

By Grlnotead, dam SieterAnne.

32 Sanla Anita Stable's cb g California

By Rutherford, dam Josie 0
39 C Weat iter ford's be Comedy

By QiianermaBter, dam Comet
84 Whitien Broa.' ch o RoyuliBt

Bv Renown, dam Maud Lyon
3r> Wbltleti Br OB. 'Ob C Roundabout

By Runowu, dam Beeswing

36 Whit'en liroa.' b f Rutb

By Renown, dam Wild Blossom

37 W -1 Wi.leuer's be Artlsti

By ArlPUdee, dam .Mary Warren.

38, M. frnWB'fl b t Hypocrite

By Louufellow, dam Hypatia.

39. M. y -ung'a i»f Ovation

By Onondaga, dam Kelpie.

THE RLIGHT STAKES.
A Bweeopatakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1866>, 825 each, $1U for-

feit, with ?750 added; the second to receive 8160, and the third ?50 out
of the stakes. A winner of any race, after July is', of the value of
Si.OUO to carry 5 lbs., or of *2,0i0 7 lbs., extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs,
Frvo furlongs

1 J. Bailey's be J, W. Jacobs

By Versailles, dam Cousin Kate.

2 J Bailey's cb c Novel

By Silent Friend, dam Novelty

8 N . Becker's be Marchburn

By Luke Blackburn dam Marchioness.

4 Chicago Stable's ch g Girondes

By Jils Johnson, da*n Agnes.

5 Chicago Stable's ch g Fan King

By King Ernest, dam Fan Fan

6 Chicago Stable's blk c Viking

By Fletcher, dam Thora

7 N r Cheek's cb g Thad Rowe

By Luke Blackburn, dam Valerian

8 A L Ferguson's blk f Havillah

By Longfellow, dam Mlsa Haverly

9 J Glbb's ch c Dave Strauss

By Ten Broeck, dam Annie Shelby

10 Gray & Co's be Jim Gates

By Faustus, datij Betty Harper

11 Gray * Co's blk f /oolite

By Faustus, dam Zula

12 Gray Ji Co'* ch c Galen

By Faustus, dam Lady Restless

13 A B Goodwin's ch f Tereaa

By Great Tom, dam Bonetta

14 A B Goodwin's be Larry Moore

By Gohtzer, dam Fairness

15 L H Hascall's cb f Memory

By King William, dam Magale Shields

lfi S K Hughes' be .. Julian

by Rayon d'Or, dam Judith

17 Ireland Bros' be Hlndoocraft

By Hindoo, dam Lady Crafton

18 Henry Job oson's cb x* Glenda

By Glenelg, dam Christina

19 J Killeen's ch c Iceberg

By Mintzner, dam Ellen Derby

20 DLace'sbc Kenwood

By Respond, dam Mollie G

21. S. E. Larable's ch f Betb-Broeck

By Ten Broeck, dam Christine.

22. C. C. Maffitt'Bbc Romeo

By Ariatldes or Uhlan, dam Lady Lena.

23. C. C. Maffilt's blk f Little Girl

By Uhlan, dam Rhadamantba.

24. 0. C. Maffitt's b f Falry

By Aristides, dam Cleopatra.

25. A. G. McCampbell 's blk f Bettie West

By Fiddlesticks or Kingfisher, dam Patience.

26. A. G. McCarapbpll's bg Bollln Hawley

By Pat Malloy, dam Fanfare.

27. A. G. McCain pbell's bf Mlsa Used

By 111 Used, dam Madcap.

28. A. G. McCampboll's ch f My Favorite

By Rayon d'Or, dam Nannie H.

29. A. G. McCampbell a br g, Grab Cider

By Hyder Ali, dam Addle Warren.

30. W. McClelland 's ch c Los Webster

By Lelaps, dam Lavinia,

31. W. McGnigan Jr's ch f Mela

By Onondaga, dam Una.

32. McLaughlin's Bros.'s ch f Kat6 Mllner

By Milner. dam Little Kate.

33. McLaughlin's Bros.' b f Oraet'a

By Chesapeake, dam Ordnance.

34. McLaughlin Bros.' bg Richland

By Voltiguer, dam Kate (Jondell.

35. Moore & Laudeman'a chc Gymnast

By King Ban, dam Hira.

30. T. J . Norris' b or br f Entry

By Enqui.'er, dam Analyne.

37. D. Nutter & Co. 'a cb c. Iacamore

Bv Ten Broeck, dam Slipper.

38. J. D*. Patton's ch f .' Lncv P

By Duke of Kent, dam Bettie Wirt.

89. J.R. Ross'bf Mra. McAllister

By Westcomb, dam Hallowine.

40. J.B. RosB'bc Gladstone

By Westcomb, dam Prue Blackburn.

41. J. R. Bo?s'bc Westland

By Westcomb, dam Julia Harris.

42. Santa Anita Stable's b f Alaho

By Grinstead, dam Experiment.

43. Santa Anita Stable's ch t Indianola

By Grinstead, dam Hermosa.

44. Santa Anita Stable's cb o Caliente

By Rutherford, Marie Stuart,

45. Santa Anita Stable's Carrientes

By Grinstead, dam Blossom.

46. Santa Anita Stable's b f Rosebud

By Grinstead, dam Clara D.

47. S. Smith's & Co. 'a br f Old Mies

By Lisbon, dam MIbs Able.

48. R. A. Bwigerfabf.. Peach Blow

By Lisbon, dam Modiste.

49. W. R. Thomas' ch f Mlaa Thomaa

By Hindoo, dam Belle of hunnymede.

60. W. R Thomas' ch c , Sparkling

By Raj on d'Or, dam Lucy Wallace.

61. Wbi lien Bros' blk f Rebecca

By Renown, dam Beeswing.

62. Whitten Bros.' b f Rival

By Renown, aam Oak Grove Robo.

63. M. Young's cb f Bleasing

By Onondaga, dam Beatitude.

64. M. Young's brc Bootmaker

By Onondaga, dam Nellie Booker.

65. M. Young's b f Madonna

By Rayon d'Ur, dam Vallisea.

56. M. Young's blk f Hopa

By Onondaga, dam Japonlca.

57. M. Young's bf Overture

By Onondaga, dam Kelpie.

THE KENSINGTON HANDICAP.
A^Sweepstakes for two-year-olda (fools of 1886), 863 each 810 for-
feit, with £8U0 added; the atcond to receive SJWand the third 850 out
of the stakes. Weights to be announced August 1st. A winner of any
race, after the publication of weighte of the value of 11,000, to carry
5 lbs. extra. Three-quarters of a mile.

1 N Becker's cho Culprlt-101

By Oatcast, dam Sallie A.

2 Blair Bros.' be Ralph B— JOI

By Lycurgus, dam Nellie Simras.

3 Chicago Stable's bike Vlkine-100

By'Fechter. dam Thora. *

4 Chicago Stable's ch g Girondea— 100

By Jils Johnson, dam Agnes.

5 Chicago Stable's ch g Fan Kin*— 106

Bv King Ernest, dam Fan Fan.

6 AL Ferguson's blk f Havilah-110

By Longfellow, dam Mary Baverly.

7 J. Gibb's ch c Dave Strausa— 100

By Ten Broeck, dam Annie Shelby.

8 Gray&Co.'sbf Faunus-llJ

By Faustus, dam Bank Stock.

9 Gray & Co.'s be Fr«Jols— 108

By FaustUB, dam Ligbtbeart.

10 Gray* Co.'Bchf Fautrcas— 100

By Faustus, dam Can Dance,

11 A B Goodwin's ch f '. Thalia— 98

By Great Tom, dam Clara m

12 A B G ood win's b c Harry Moore- 9ft

By Golitzer ,dani Fairness.

13 S K Huuhes'b o Julian- 97

By Bayou d'Or, dam Judith.

14 Ireland Bros.' be Hlndoooraft— 105

By Hiudoo, dam Lady Crafton.

15 Henry Johnson's oh f Glenda-100

By Glenelg, dam Christina.

If. J Killeen's ch f Nun of Klnmore— 100

By Mintzner, dam Trade Dollar.

17 D Lace's be Kenwood— BT

By Respond, dam Mollie G.

18 S ELarabiu's be King Regent— 101

By Regent, dam Gipsy.

19 CO MattH'B be Romeo-10l

By Aristides or Uhlan, dam Lady Lena.

20 CC Maflit's blk f Little Girl— 08

By I lit. m, dam Rhadamantba.

21 COMallH'Bbf Fairy— 98

By Aristidee, dam Oleopatrn, ' *

1888

3£fee IJr&exler awfl j^pxrcisaxjro.

99

22 A G McCampbell's b f Lady Hemphill— 104

By Rayon d'Or, dam MissNielBon.

23 A G McCampbell'B b f Miss Jackson - 98

By Glenelg, dam Orleando.

24 AG McCain p bell's be Long Side— 100

By Longfellow, dam Lady Stockwell.

26 A G McCampbell's cb f Lydla Belle— 99

By Ten Breeck, damTbe Niece.

26 A G McCampbell's b g Rollln Hawley— 97

By Pat Malloy, dam Fanfare.

27 A G McCampbell'a brf Half SUtor— 96

By Hindoo or Spendthrift, dam Katie.

28 AG McCampbell'a b f Joyful— 100

By Tat Malloy, dam Cheerful.

29 WClelland'scn c Los Webster-103

By Lelaps, dam Lavioia.

30 TV McGuigan Jr.. ch f Meta-- 99

By Onondaga, dam Una.
31. McLaughlin's Bros.' b f Onaetta- 92

By Chesapeake, dam Oidnance
32 McLaughlin Bros.'chf Kate Mlloer— 91

By M'lner, dam Litile Kate-
: : McLaughlin Bros." bg Richland— 90

By Volliguer, dam Kate Condell.
34 Moore & Laudemac's cbc Gymnast— 97

By King Ban, dam Jiia.

36 T J Norris' b or br f Entry - 103

By Enquirer, dam Anal, ne.

?6 D Nutter A Co. 'a ch c Iacoraore— 1C0

By Ten Broeck. dam Slipper.

37 J 1) Patton'e b c Gold Broeck— 103

By Ten Broeck, dam Gold Bug.
aeJRRoss'bf Mrs McAllister— 97

By TVestcome, dam Hollowine.
39 Santa Aniia Stable's b c T Gladiator -107

By Grinstead, dam Altbolv
JO SaniaAnila Stable's bf Alaho— 105

By Grinstead, dam Experiment.

41 Santa Anita Btible'a be Carnentes— 100

By Grinstead, dam Plossom.

42 Santa Anita Stable's b f Rosebud— 98

By Grinstead, d;<m Clara D.

43 Santa Anita btable's ch o Zacatecas— 100

By Rutherford, dam Savanna.

44 A RSwigprl'sbf Peacb Blow— 98

By Lisbon, dam Modist".

46 W R Thomas' b f Julia Doyle— 98

By King Alfonso, dam Susan Queen.

46 WR Thomas' b f Zulu— 97

By Warwick, dam Zlogarelli.

47 WbtttenBro-.' blk f Rebecca- 97

By Renown, dam Beeswing.

48 "Wbitlen Broa.'bf Rival— 18

By Renown, dam Oak Grove Robb-

49 M Young's ch f BleB&lng— 107

By Onondaga, dnni Beatitude.

60 M Young's br c Bootmaker— 112

Bv Onondaga, dam Nellie Booker.

61 MlYoung'sbf Madonna— 98

By Biyon d'Or, dam Valisea.

62 M Young's blk f Hope— 96

By Onondaga, dam Japonica.

63. M.Young'sbf Overture— 105

By Onondaga, dam Kelpie.

THE FAIRVIEW HANDICAP.
A sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1886); §50 each, 810 forfeit,
with 880U added; the second to receive S15(i, and the third S50 out of
the slakes. Weight? to be announced at l'l u., two days before the day
appointed for the race. Starters to be named through the entry bos,
at the usual time of closing, vhe day before the race. Seven furlongs.

J . N. T. Cheek's ch g Thad Rowe

By Luke Blackburn, dam Yalerian.

2. CMcaeo Stable's blk c Viking

By Fechter, dam Tnora.

3. Chicago Siabl 's ch g Girondes

By Jils Johnson, dam Agnea.

4. Chicago Stable's ch g Fan King

By King Ernest, dam Fan Fan.

5. A. L. Ferguson's blk f Havlllab

By Longfellow, dam Miss Haverly.

6. J. Gibb's ch c Dave Strauaa

By Ten Broeck, dam Annie Shelby.

7. Gray & Co.'s bf Faunus

By Faustus, dam Bank Stock.

8. Gray & Co.'s ch c Galen

By Faustus, dam Lady Restless.

9. Gray k Co.'b ch c . . . « Gny Gray

By Intruder, dam Alice Gray.

10. A. B. Goodwin's ch f Teresa

By Great Tom, dam Bonetta.

11. A. B, Goodwin's be Larry Moore

ByGolitzer, dam Fairness.

12. 8. K. HugheB' be Julian

By Rayon d'Or, dam Judith.

13. Ireland Bios." be Hindoocraft

By Hindoo, dam LadyCrafton.

14. Henry Johnson's cb f Glenda

By Glenelg, dam Christina.

15. J. Killeen's ch c Iceberg

By Mintzner, dam Ellen Derby.

16. D. Lace's be Kenwood

By Respond, dam MollleG.

17. S. E. Larabic's ch c King Regent

By Regent, dam Gipsy.

18. C. C. Maffitt's b c Romeo

By Aristides or Uhlan, dam Lady Lena.

19. A. G. McCampbell'a b f Misa Used

By 111 Used, dam Madcap.

20. A. G. McCampbell's b f Lady Hemphill

By Rayon d'Or, dam Miss Neil«on.

21. A. G. McCampbell's b f Miss Jackson

By Glenelg, dam Oleander.

22. A. G. McCampbell's be Long Side

By Longfellow, dam Lady Stockwell.

23. A. G. McCampbell's ch f Lydla Belle

By Ten Broeck, dam the Niece.

24. A. G. McCampbell's b g Rollta Hawley

By Pat Malloy, dam Fanfare.
•lb. A. G. McCampbell's brf Half Sister

By Hindoo or Spendthrift, dam Katie.

!<6. W. McClelland's cbc Loa "Webster

By Lelaps, dam Lavinia.

27. W. McGiugan Jr.'sch f Meta

By Onondaga, dam Una.

28. McLaugrlin Bros.' b f Onaetta

By Chesapeake, dam Ordnance.

29. McLaughlin Bros., cb f Kate Miln»r

By Milner, dam Lit'le Ka e.

30. McLaughlin BroB.' b g Richland

By Yoltigeur, dam Kate Condell.

31. Moore & Laudemin's cb c Gymnast

By King Ban, dam Hira.

32. J. T. NorriB' b or brf Entry

By Enquirer, dam Analyne.
83. D. Nutter k Co.'s ch c lacomore

By Ten Broeck, dam Slipper.
34. Santa Anita Stable's bf Alaho

By Grinstead, dam Experiment.
35.' £anta Anita Stable's be Carrienten

By Grinstead, dam Blossom,

36. Santa Anita Stable's b f Rosebud

By Grinstead, dam Clara D.

37. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Zacatecas

. By Rutherford, dam Savanna.

38. R. A. Swigert'sbf Peach Blow

By ^tsbon, dam Modiste.

39. W. B. Thomas' ch c J. O. Burnet

By Rayon d'Or or Algerine, dam Honey Bee.

40. Whitten Bros.' b f Rival

By Renown, dam Oak Grove Rose.

41. M. Young's chf Blessing

By Onondaga, dam Beatitude.

42. M, Young's br c Bootmaker

By Onondaga, dam Nellie Booker.

43. M. Young's bf Madonna

By Rayon d'Or, dam Valllsea.

44. M. Young's blk f Hope

By Onondaga, dam Japonica.

46. M. Young's b f Overture

By Onondaga, dam Kelpie.

J. E. Bbewbteb, Secretary.

Marysville Fair.

Elxttly-Five Entries on the Official i.lnt.

The following is the list of entries to date for the races in the com-
ing Fair of the 13th District.

No. 1— Trotting-- Two-year old class.

W. M. Billups, Coluaa, eaters b g Tart, W. Merrill. Willows, enters
b f Annie E.

No. 2.— Running— Two-year-old class; balf-mile danh.

J. Holland, Chico, enlers bs St. Ledger O. F. Silva. Vernon,
enters b g Little Dick W. M. Murry, lone, enters b g Almont.

No. 3 — Tiotting — 3 minute class.

C. A, Durfee, Los Augelep, enters g s Dick Richmond . J. H. Kelly,
Lo« Angeles, enters a m Piuk. R. H. Walton, San Jose, enters b a
Argent. H. W. Seal", Mayfield, enters c ra Sunflower. M. Biggs. Jr.,
Biggs, enters b g Blockade. D. E. Knight, Marysville, enters D m
Daisy. D. E. Knight, Marysville, enters b m Knighthood. Frank
Grant, Mary«vill«, enters b g Surgeon. F. G. Crawford Willows, en-
ters 9 ra Belle C. C. Raish, Marysville, enters b m Patchwork, J. E.
King, Woodland enters b g Fred L. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters
b m Cricket S.li. McDonald, Marysvilr«4 enters b m Fedora. J. R.
Hodson, Sacramento, enters ch g The Dude. J. Greely, Marysville,
enters b s Mill Boy.

No 4— Trotting-2:35cll8s

C.A Durfee, Los Angeles, enters bg Don Tomaa. A. L. Hinds.
San Francisco, enters b m Cricket, fl. C.Tiyon, Sacramento, enters
■ ra Eva W.

No. 6 — Half mile and repeat — Running.

M. McCrimmon. Lincoln, enters bg Menlo. J. W. Dowell, Marys-
ville enters bg Little Cap. M. Biggs. Jr.. Biggs, enteisb g Hoenan. J.
Stevens, Chico, enters bs San Luis Oliispo. U. W.Spencer, Grimes
Landing, enters b m Lena. K- Flitner, lone, enters b m Minnie R.
F. M. Starkey, Los Angeles, enters sg Sleepy Dick. S. C. Tryon, Sacra,
mento, enters a g Adonis. W. M. Murry enters s c J. R. M. W. M.
Mnrrv enters s c Perigree.

No. 6— Trotting. Three-year-old class.

\V. M. Billups, Colusa, enters s g Langmont. C. A. Durfee, Los Ange-
les, enters b s Gossiper. R. R. Merrill. Willows, enters blk s W. W, L.

E. Yates, Haywards, enters b g Yoland. James Johnson, Oakland,
enters br s Aaron. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters br s Balkan.
Sewell Harris, Sutter County, enters b a Director H.

No . 7— Trotting. 2 :27 class .

A. T. Jackson, Stockton, enters b g Ed. P. Garrett, Chico. enters, 8 g
Wallace G. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b s Alpheus. J. B.
McDonald, Marysville, enters b m Hazel Kirk. Houser A Soule, lone,
enters br s Ha Ha. J . R. Hodson, Sacramento, enters Artist.

No. 8— Ayers Stake— Trotting.

D. E. Knight, Marvsville, enters b s Spring Box. F. E. Griffiths,
Marysville, enters blk s Avalanche. Polk Coats, Yuba City, enters br
m Allie Wilkes.

No. 0— Pacing. 2:20 class.

W. M. Billups, Colusa, enters b s Almont Patcheu, C. A Durfee, Los
Angeles, enters b m Elwood. C. S. Roberts, Kan Jose, entera ch g Bel-
mont Boy. S. C. Tryon, Sacramento, enters bg Pocahontas. J. R. Hod-
eon, Sacramento, enters b g Bracelet,

No. 10— Trotting. 2:10class.

C. A. Durfee, Los Angeles, enters Dick Richmond. R.H.Walton,
San Jose, enters b s Argent. D. E. Knight, Marysville, enters b m
Daisy. J. M. Dowell, Marvsville, enters b g Lohengrin. C. Lawrence,
Cliico, enters e s Maxwell. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enterB b m
Cricket. J. B. McDonald. MaryBville, enters b s Mill Boy. J. R. Hod
son, Sacramento, enters ch g The Dude.

No, 11— One mile and repeat. Running.

W. M. Murry enters s c J. M. R. M. McCriiinnou, Lincoln, enters bg
Men'o. M. Biggs, Jr., enters b gHeenan. J. Holland, Chico, enters b
miNettie Moke.

No. 12— Trotting— 2:50 class.

M. Bigg. Jr., enters b g Blockade. H. W, Seale, Mayfleld, enterac
m Sunflower. J. H. Kelly, Los Angeles, enters s in Pink. C. A.
Durfee, Los Angeles, enters b s Gossiper. D. E. Knight, Marysville,
enters b m Daisy. D. E. Kniebt, Marysville, enters u m Knighthood.

F. G. Crawford, Willows, enter" s m Bell C. John E. King, Woodland,
entera b m Minnie S. A. L. Hinda, San Francisco, enterB b c Balkan.
J. B. McDonald, MaryBville, enters b ra Fedora,

No. 13-Trotting— 2:30 clasB,

C. A. Di.rfee, Los Angeles, enters b g Don Torn as. J. A. Linscott,
Watsonville, enters s g Jim L. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b s
Alpheus. J. B McDonald, Marysville, enters h ro H^zel Kirke. S. C.
Tryon, Sacramento, enterB s ra Eva W. W. H. Voiget, San Jose.
enters br s Eros.

No. U-One mile dash. Running.

W. M. Murry lone, enters s c Peregrine. M. McCrimmon, Lincoln,
enters b g Menlo. M. Biggs, Jr., Biggs, enters b g Heenan. G. W.
Spencer, GrimeB Landing, enters b m Lena. E. Flitner, lone, enters b
m Minnie R. S. C. Tryon, lone, entera a g Adonis.

No. 15— Trotting— 2 ;23 clasB .

J. H. Kelly, Los Angeles, enters b g Valentine. Race No. 1 will be
Ailed and will go. Race No. 2 will not fill, and another ma e up will
take the place of it. No4.will be filled or go with the three starters.
No. 8 will go with four starters. No 11 will go with three starters. No.
15 did not fill and a good trotting race will be made up to take the place
of 15. However, letters mailed at any point in the State on the 10th
are entitled to be received as legal entries, and there may be some
yet to arrive. In any event a fine list of races is already assured as
there ia a good lot of entries, eighty-five in all.

Chico Pair.

Oarson, Nev., reports an aerolite weighting ten tons tbat
is steaked with born silver, and fell upon a race course,
narrowly missing a jocko? who was exercising a colt there
at the time,

A Complete List of the Speed Entries.

The following is a complete record of the speed entries at
the coming Chico Fair, furnished by Secretary Jo D, Sproul:
Tuesday, Aug. 21st.

No. 1. Trotting — 2-year-old colts, owned in the district; mile heats,
best 2 in 3: purse ?2Q0. C. H. and W. R. Merrill enters b m Anni« E.,
W. M. Billups entera b g Tart, G. B. Simpaon enters b m School
Girl.

No. 3. Trotting-Three-minute class, mile heats, best 3 in 5; purse
S300. M. Biggs, Jr., onters b g Blockade, D. E Knight enters bm
Daisy. F. G.Crawford enters s m Belle C, 0. H. and W. R Merrill
enters br a Climax, W. B. Hamlin enters b g Surgeon, Charles Raiah
enters b m Patchwork, H. W. fcrealo enters ch m Sunflower, L. Swam
enters blk m Altena.

Wednesday, Aug. 22d.

No 3. Trotting — For three-year-olds and under, mile heaie, best 3
in 5; purse .9300. L. P. Too ley enters bib s W. W., V7. W. Marshall
enters bib s Stranger, H. H. Helman enters s s Strathway, W. M.
Billups enters s g Langmont.

No. 4. Trotting— 2:40 class, best 3 in 6; purse S400. M. Bigge, Jr.»
enters b g Blockade. J. W. Dowell enters b g Lohengrin, D. E. Knight
enters b m Daisy, P. Garrett enters g s Maxwell, C. H. Merrill enters
brg Major Mont, W. W. Marshall enters b m Bird, J. B. McDonald
enters b g Millboy, J. R. Hodson enters b g The Dude.

Thursday, Aug. 23rd.

No. 6. Running— One-half mile and repeat, free for all; purse $160.
J. H. Stevens enters b s San Luis Obispo, J. F. Holland enters br m
Nettie Moab, J. W. Dowell enters b g Little Cap, G. W. Spencer enters
br m Lena, ffin. Murray enters b c 2-year-old by Three Cheers, 8. 0.
Tryon enters s g Adonis, J. M. Woodburn enters s g J. M. R., E,
Kirbpatrick enters s g BoneB, W. Crawford enters b g Sagebrush Sam.

No. 6. Pacing — Free for all, mile beats, beet 3 in 5; purse ?500.
W. W, Billups enters br a Almont Patchen, S. C. Tryon enters ch m
Pocahontas, O A. Durfee enters b m Ellwood, J. R. Hodson enters b
g Bracelet.

No. 7. Buggy Race— Free for all buggy horses in district without
record, owner to drive, mile heats, best 3 in 5; purse ,?100. M. Bigg*
Jr., enters b g Blockade. A Talben enters s g Opbir, Jr., F. G. Craw-
ford enters w g Sleepy Dick.

Friday, Aug. 24th.

No. R. RunniDg— Three-fourths mile and repeat, free for all; purse
?250; Wm. Murray enters s g Peregrine. 8. C. Tryon enters a g AdoniB,
J. M. Woodburn enters s s J. M. R.

No. 0. Trotting— 2:27 class*, mile heai«, beBt 3 in B; purse$600. P.
Garrett entera s g Wallace G., J. A Linscott enters s i Jim L., J. B.
McDonald enters b ni Hazel Kirke Owen Bros, enter g n Barbaro, W.
H. Vioget enters gr b Eros, Houser k Soule enter br s Ha Ha, A. T.
Jackson enters b g Ed, E B. Gifford enters bib g Jim|Blaine, G A.
Doherty entors b f Victor, J. R Hodson enters b g Arlist.

Saturday, Aug. 25.

No, 10- Trotting— 2:13 class, mile heats, best 3 In 5; purse $400. H.
H Helman enters bm Emma Temple, H. W. Seale enters ch m Sun-
flower. R. W Walton enters b s Argent, L U. Shippee entera b g Cali-
fornia Lambei-t. C. F, Bunch enters br g Stonemau, C A. Durfee en-
ters blk g Don TomnB.

No. 11. Running— 1 mile dash; free for all, purso $200. J. F. Hoi-
land enters b m Netiie Moab, Win. Murry enters eg Peregrine, d. 0,
Tyron enters a g Adonis, J. M. Woodburn enters s b J. M. R.

No. 12. Trotting— Four-year-old and under mile heats, best Sin
5; purse §400. L. P. Tooley enters bibs W. W„ W. M. Billups enters
bit g E. C. Peart, L.Swnn enters blk ro_Alien»,0 A Durfee enters b s
GosBiper,

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

Geo. Heiisman and Lem Foulh, Alliance, Ohio, and — m Mlnni*
Shatler. dipquallfied under Rule 110.

Nat Bruen, Burlington, Iowa, and br g Egmorjt, suspended by order
of tbe member at Dallas, Texas.

J. Eysinger, Warren, Penn., and bm Canwjle,- suspended by order
of the member at Corry, Pennsylvania.

James Ellis. Eau Claire. Wis., and b g Billy Dayton, suspended by
order of the member at Sioux Falls, Dakota Ty.

Wade Carey, Council Bluffs, la , ami gr g Gray Jim/nacer, suspended
by order of the members at Missouri Valley and Dunlap, Iowa.

J. R. Muagrove, Washington C. H., O., and ch g Judge Lynch, pacer,
suspended by order of tbe member at Toledo, Ohio.

Shannon Silliman. Fredericbstown, O., and Dandy S., sus-
pended by order of the member at Columbus, Ohio.

F. T. Lindsay, Xenia, Ohio, and gr g Gray Freddy P., pacer, sus-
pended by ord- r of the member at Zaneaville, Ohio.

(Note) Gray Freddie P. still remains suspended with Chas.

Rapp, Springfield, Ohio.

Wm. T. Downing, Decatur, Ills., and b g Rocky Roads, suspended
by order of the niemher a' GeneHPO. Illinois.

J. C. Porterneld, For,t Recovery, O., and ch m Lady Wonder, sus-
pended by order of tbe member at Jacbson, Michigan.

(Note) ■ J. C. Porterfield still remains suspended with b h

Clifton Boy and b h Prince Bismarck. J. H. Sieikeh, Secretary.
Detroit, July 81, lb88.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

Wm. Gilkey, Allegan, Mich., and b m Ruby Biiapended by order of
the WeBt Michigan A. a I. Society at Grand Rapids, Mich.

Steele and Chapin, Saginaw. Mich., and gr m Madge Ivea and bg
Lookout suspended by order of the member at Janesville, Wis.

A. Davis, Chicago, 111 , and b m Clara Belle suspended by order of
the member at Geneseo 111.

F. B. Loomis. Girard, Kan., aDd bib g Highland Laddie, pacer, sus-
pended by order of the member at Springfield, Mo.

John G. Allen, Millville, Ind., and ch g Tom Wise, runner, sus-
pended by order of the member at Columbus, Ind.

J. F. Denny, Chillicothe, Mo., suspended by the American Trotting
Association, is temporarily reinatated"

Hemingway and Hawkins, Kansas City, Mo., and br h Barcenette,
suspended by order of tbe member at Sioux City, Iowa.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non
payment of entrance and other oanses, vis.:
By order of the Maple Valley Trotting Association, Mapleton , Iowa,

Wm. Daily, Pern, Neb., and b m Gail McMahon.

F. E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch m Uipsy.

F. E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch h Major Logan.

F. E. Millard, Gary, D. T , and b m Beauty.

C. C. Castle, Correctionville. Ia., and gr m Blue.
By order of the Union Parb of Saginaw, Saginaw, Mich.

E. D. McQueen, St. Johns, Mich*, and br L Ruric F.

Geo. Wilson, Grand Rapids, Mich., and br g Edgewood.

Edge Hill Stock Farm, Georgetown, Ky., and gr b Gen. Wilkes.

L C. Simon, Columbus, Ohio, and b h Fred Arthur.
Detroit, August 2, 1888. J. H. Steiner, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:
By order of tbe Lake View Driving Park, Peoria, Illinois.

Ed Wella, Princeton. Ills., and b b Fugleman.

Gee Grimes, Guion. Indiana, and gr m MelaG.

Wm. T. Downing, Decatur, Illinois, and ch g S. Montgomery

A . 0. Hitchcock, Cawker City, Kans., and br g Joe M.

Frost & Sell, Cambridge City, Ind., and b g Billy Steward, pacer.
R O. Grabenlund, , Indiana, and dn g Doubt.

E. E. HamliD, Springfield, Ills., and Colonel H.

B. W. Hasbell. Hicbory Valley, Tenn., and blk h W. P.
A.C. Hulse, Carlinville. Ills., and b h Rupert Medium.

C. E. Mayne, Omaha, Nebraska, and b g Tommy Lynn.

By order of the Crawford County Agricultural and Stock Association
Dcdisou, Iowa.

Frank E. Millard, Gary, D.T., and b m Beauty.
T. Barnes, Lyone, Iowa, and b m Orphia.
Porter and Colwell, Atlantic, Iowa, and b g Ted McMahon.
Franb E. Millard. Gary D. T., and ch m Gipsy.
Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch b Major Logan.
Franb Crum, Avoca, Iowa, and br m Baby Mine.
John T. Fiaher, Sioux City, Iowa, and b g Matt Fisher.

D. J. Furbecb. Topeba, Kansas, and b g Kit Clove-. _
Hemingway & Hawkins, Kansas City, Mo., and br h oarcenette.
Wm. Daily, Peru, Nebraska, and b m Gail McMahon.

By order of th ' Carroll Driving Park Association, Carroll, Iowa.
Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and b m Beauty.
Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch h Major Logan.
Franb E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch m Gipsy.
Tim Hogan, LyonB, Iowa, and b m Orphia.
H. F, Eellum, Prcphetstown, Ills., and b h Richmond.
Porter k Colwell, Atlantic Iowa, and b g Ted McMahon.
O. C. Castle, Correctionville, Iowa, and gr m Blue.
William Daily, Peru, Nebraska, and b m Gail McMahon.
John T. Fisher, Sioux City, Iowa, and b g Matt Fisher.

F. B. Loomis, Girard, Kansas, and blk g Highland Laddie, pacer.
D. I. Furbecb, Topeka, Kansas, and b g Kit Clover.

H. E. Morrison and Chas. Chamberlain. Onawa, Iowa, and b m
Onawa Maid. J. H. Steixeb, Secretary.

Detroit, Mioh., August 2, 1888.

Send the Entries.

The secretaries of the associations will be remiss in their
duties if they fail to send copies of the entry list as soon as it
is possible for them to do bo. This is especially necessary
with the fairs which are held at the earliest dates. We desire
to notice £hem fully, *'bnt cannot do so without knowing
what the entries are."

Horses in St. Petersburg.

One can find poor horses in Russia I suppose, but very
few in Petersburg or the other large cities. They are tall, long-
legged animals, with slender bodies and limbs, loDg silken
manes and tails, the latter nearly always reaching to the
ground, small beads, small feet, large intelligent eyes, and
neck arched like tbe chargers one sees in pictures of tbe Be-
douins in the desert, I always thought that such horses were
the oreation of the artists, but Russia is full of them. The
Ishvoahtnik is always proud of his horse, if he is a good one.
Nearly all the time be is disengaged he is either petting or
rubbing his hcrte, and at intervals he brings out a little nose
bag from under the seat, to feed him oats or meal. The
harness of the horse is as light as leuther can be made, none
of the straps being more than half an inch in width, and
most of them are round, not larger than a lead penoil.
There ir no breechen because there are no grades in
Petersburg; tbe country is perfeotly level. There nro no
blinders on the bridle, and the horse fears nothing; he will
walk up to a locomotive with as much indifference as his
mastor. He never shies, never gets rattled, never rune away,
but is perfectly obedient to the voice of bis master. I did
not Bee a whip during my entire stay in Petersburg, but the
Ishvoshtnik keeps up a continual one-sided conversation
with his fleet-footed partner. The effect of tbe driver's voice
is peouliar, antl nn observant rider will be interested in study-
ing this odd relationshp — Wm. Curtis, in Chicayo News.

The Jnmbo of the horse world belongs io Illinois, near
Parie. He is 20 hands high and correspondingly ponderous!
He is rive years old; has never been Hbod or broken. Both
smiths and breaker are p (raid of getting broke tbemsfllves if
they should either attempt to handle the heel or bestride tbe
corposity of the mammoth brute. The only way to get t'
cost of hiB raising out of him is to send bim to a dime Bho
or sell him to a circus.

100

jgfye gxxexkv atttl ^pjmsmau.

August 18

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

ftanLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 'l\ to 2V

Susanville i"alr Sept. 24 to'^V

Pacheto Sect. 24 to 2y

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct. I to C

Napa Ciiv fair Oci 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct. a to C

Nat'lTn-ittingStallionStaktOct 20tb

Sin Diego .

.Oct. 23 to 27

.Uct. 2 to 5

Sept. 10 to 15
..Sept It to 14

Santa Rosa Fair Aug. 13 to 18

^talunia Fair. .. .... A«r. 20 to 25

Eldorado Fair Aog.20 to 25

Chico Fair Aug. vl to 25

Glen'trook Park Fair. . ..Aug- 28 to

Sept 1
Oakland Fair. ....\ur. 27 to Sept. 1
Uarvttville fair.. Aug. 1* to Sept. 1
Sacramento State Fatr Sept A to 15

Stookton Fair Sept. lb to 22

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept 17 to 22 1 Humboldt Fait ,.

Oraon City Sept. 24 to rt I

S ORTHWESTERN .

B^lena, Mont.. Fair. .Aug. iO to 25 ] Colfax. W. T

Missoulla, Mont.. Aug. 2b to Sept 1 Hillsborn, Oregon

Kpokaue w. T Sept. 4 to 8 Salem, Or , State Fair ..Sept. 17 to 21

Eugene City, Oregon.. -3tpt 4 to 7 | Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

EASTERN.

Monmouth Park.. July* to Aug. '0 ! Jorome Park <»ct. 2 to )5

Chicago, III Sept 1 'O 3 I KausaaClty, Mo . Oct. 27 to Not. 8

Kaunas City F*tr... Sept. 17 to 2i- |

Date3 Claimed

Rr.noma Co., Santa. Ro^a «■ •"■ J"*" K"S

«. lena, \.uutaim race* KJS'ii tl

Cuico trotting ami Pacing - ^U8' , «

Souomaani JUriu, Petaluma, U«t.4, Fair :'"'*?*-n 3_?S

Mlh District hair, Marysxiile Aug. /8 Sep. 18

Spokane Fills, Wasblugtou races hi p. a— o

California Hiate Fitr.Sacntru.utJ ...bep. .*— la

Nevada titate Fair, Weno. Nevada Sep. \l-jU

Stockton, (alilorut* .... eP « oo

Agricultural iceocUtiou, No. 10 F..ir, S-in Luis. Obiapo.... Sep 25-22

Central Circuit.
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Letters indicate day of the week,
letter it means on the second time that that day returns during the
uieetiug-

Purses or stakes marked are closed.
Santa Rosa Petaluma. Chico, Otenbrook, Oakland, Sacramento.
«*loc)<ion san i^uia Obispo. Napa. San Dtego. Overland Park Club, Den-
ver Col., "and the fixed, events 1889 90 of the Blood Horse Association.

^fc'aV^L.uWubisoo re-opened ajl classeu except Tio. 3 un.
til fcept. I .

lone Fair.

Follow'Dg is a list of the races entire up to Friday evening:
No 1 Running Stake-For district Baddle horsee; $10 for starters;
§50 added. Six hundred yards and repeat.

M. Heffren-p g g Copper Cent 1 1

Nnoert B-rry'BSg Litlle Rube 2 2

S buioate'e k « Ten Broeck *• 8

J I. Ml near ••* s g Major *

C F Bunch's b g Gallagher 5

D.ScuiiT-.bgpm»n a--ja;^r 6

No 2 Running Stake— For district horses'. 820 entrance; half for-
feit; 8150 adrted, of tfbicb *50 to Becond horse; third to Bave Btake.
Half mile daBh.

R. T. McCarthy's a w Suste 1

W L. Davis' b g Jack Brady 2

U E. Barton'" b s Painkiller 3

U.S. ^regory'Bbg BarneyG

E. Mitner's bg Norton

A C. Smith '*« b g Bodie

Tim1*, 49.

jj0 3 —Trotting and Pacing— Free for all trotters and pacers with-
out a re oid up to date eutrie* close. Purse $J0o.

A. Tiejend's blk g Ontario 1 1 2 1

R. Sargent's l» 6 Ross S j 2 1 2

B Ruin's bg Little Doc. 4 a d J

j'r Hodson's g g Johnny Skelton 3 4 diet

j.K. hojbu bis Timei 2^9j, 2:31, 2:29J, 2 S3.

No 4 —Running Stake— For all ages; 825 entrance; $10 forfeit; 1200

add'd.of which *50 to second horse; third to save stake. Half mile
and rtpeat.

U Willit's ch m Lila Iergu?on I l

w'.H. Murray's as Perrigrene 3 2

H Flltner's D m Minute R 3 J

D, Deunlnon'e s m Blue Bonnet * i

Time. 48, 481.

No 5 -Trotting Puree— $400. 2:27 class.

Houser & Soule's br s tta Ha 3 I 1 1

A.T. Jockson'-bgEd 1 -* J 3

G»o Cropsy b ch a m Eva w i a i z

u«u ^.V4™, Time. ::2t*j. 2: *03. 2:291, 2:32i.

8p«cial Running Stake— Five elghtbA ol a mile and repeat. Puree

H. K Barton's bm Minnie B 1 1

D Dennlson.B b m Maggie L) o I

E rlHn*r'B blk g Menlo * A

A Harrison's b g Plato •* w

A. Y. Stepbeuson'sbm Avondale ^.. 4 i

KSpecial Trotting Pu --~-: -- o-1 d borsea; three-minute elm,
Mile heats two in three i'uwVlCO.

W. uber'Bbm Switch 0 1 ■ 1 1

0, F Bunce's bs AJ»x * » 2

A T.J ckBOn'a bg Harry Gear dls

F.Po.t-.blk.Blr.B.W.^..^.-;,;--^. a 2 a

No. 6. Running Stake -For all ages; $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200
added, of which $50 to second horse; third to Fave stake. One mile
and repeat

i. T. Stephenson's s m Susie S 1 * 1

D. Denuison's b g Dave Douglas 2 1 2

L. A. Bla&ingame's b 8 Hermes ;* w

H. Howard's s a Phantom . r» * W

II. Wiliit's s g Clto 4 3 w

A. Wak-man'ss m Etta W .... « w

tithe, i i 43*. l:T'i, 1:15.
No. B. RuuDlng ^take, Haodicap - For District horses; $l5entrance;
half forfeit; lift added, of which ?50 to secoud horse, third to save
stake. Six hundred yards dasb.

R. T. McCarty's e m Susie 1

a. E. Barton's b wpunkilier 2

0,9. Grregory'e «■ g Barney G 8

E. Flituer's b gN r on *

A . C. Smith's g m Lucv Penry 5

Time, 0:3i
No. 8. Running SLike— For all ages; ?:0 entranc--; S10 forfeit; $150
added, of which $50 to second horse, third to ■save stake. Tbree-quai-
'er mile and repeat.

W. H. Murray's B s Peregrine 1 1

D. Dennicon's s m Blue Bonnet ' :i 2

M. D. Gomez's ch g Pickpocket 2 3

Sun.T fe Berrj'ssin Annte » dis

Time, 1;1P,1:16.
No. 11. Special Tro ting— Purse $400; 2:10 class.

R. C. fc.rgHul's bsRossS ... 1 1 1

W. H. Parbei's br« Steve Whipp"-- 3 2 2

1. R. Hudson's ch g The Dude ;. 2 3 3

Time, 2;-2.2:29l,2:"0.
Speiial TrotliURpiltfle— For y artiu^d; half mile heats two in ttiree.

0. F Buncb'ri iJaette l 1

A. T Jacfeeou's Cherokee Pj-Jnce 2 2

Time, 2:2--', 2:12.

Opening of the Fair.
The Formal ''eremouIcN Iti the Pavilion.

But a few persons ether than the exhibitors aLd the meni-
bers of the Agricultural Association wpre in the Pavilion
Aug. 6i.h. fur the formal opeuiug ceremonial. Hon. L. J.
H se in the abse ce of Preshleut Kjbioeon, read the follow-
address from ihe chair:

Ladies and Gentlemen of Ihe Sixth Dls'rict A^ricaltural
A.syoeiation; — We meet again to hold our aunnal fair. Look-
ing thruUfih a vista of nearly 25 ; ears maLy pleae.int recollec-
tiooB are brought back to my memory. Ab -nt Z.5 years ago
tbe little acorn was pliuted, which each year has grown with
iucreased vigor ann now the tree has assumed fair propor-
tions, and each year makes it more imposing and more
yielding of enjoyment. Then, ou every side the lands for
miles around were an uncultivated and unclaimed treeless
w«.ete, which no one cared t > own even at SI aQ acre. How
chaogtd all this iB now. Lands are now subdivided into
lots and selling at the rate of $5,000 or m^re an acre. Beau-
tiful avenues are laid ont leading to this park, lined on
either side with shade tree=, and backed behind lawns aod
flower gardens are beautiful villas of every style that archi-
tectural iugeuuity can devise. As you drive itlong the well-
kept and sprinkled avenues^ the air is laden with tbe per-
fume uf the or-inge, heliotrope^ jasmine and the rose, whilst
through the open casement floats the meiry voice and Bong
of a renned population.

A city is almost knocking at our gates demanding more
room to spread, whilst on the other side can almost be heard
the boom of the waves as tbey break on the shore, and the
air is fresh and cool with the salt laden breeze as it comes,
health-giving, rustling through tho trees. Nor is the change
which has taken place in the features of the landscape more
marked than the change in the varied productions of tbe
farm, the orchard, the vineyard, and the improvements
which have taken place in the various breeds of nil domestic
animals, and t specially horsts Then our speed programme
was very limited. There was no thoroughbred in all the
boundaries of this Southern District, whereas we are now
breeding them by the hundreds, and of such quality that
thoy are tbe peers of the best in the word. Then a trotting
race or a pacing race meant that a race maoe in three minutes
was a good time, whereaB we now have in tbe stabling at our
track horses which hold the record cf tbe world. Not all
have been reared in this county, but all are California bred,
and we have good enough ones belonging to and reared in this
district to teel that in accordcince with tbe number produced
we have a fair share of the best, and when v*e remember
Arrow, who is now flying in the highest marks, with a chip
on his shoulder challenging all comerd, and as we know by
the telegraph having no defects to date to explain away, we
may be excused if we believe that tha highest possibilities
aro not beyond our reasonable expections. We are as yet
small beginners, but we are laying good foundations. The
telegraph has flashed the news that the highest-priced stal-
lion ever sold in one ont of a mother who was raised in this
county.

Fifty thousand dollars was paid at anction for this stallion
by a gentleman from San Diego, and this might indicate that
he is coming back to this State.

We take much justifiable pride in our orange culture, our
grapes and fruit of every kind, and tiking all in all we may
be thought reasonable in our opinion when we believe that
we have advantages certainly equal to those of any part of
this continent.

It is true, we are meeting with Borne disadvantages; we
have to exercise ingenuity with wisdom to overcome some
serious drawbacks, and has I have a great love for fruit
farmiDg and have given it much thought, it may not be out
of place to give some theories which Vave grown out of ob-
servation, for it is by the small accumulation of observation
of various individuals that remedies may be found.

Two of tbe most serious drawbacks, which have developed
themselves in this country, are tbe cottony scale endanger-
ing in many localities the profitable growing of the orange
and lemon, nnd some unnamed disease which is causing the
dying of vineyards in some localities in this county. This
cottony scale insect is a most astonishingly prolific multi-
plyer.and much experimental work in suppressing it has been
done by intelligent horticulturists and scientists, as yet with
uo practical success.

I myself, have expended several thousand dollars spraying
and fnmigHiing trees, and as yet with more iujury to tho
trees than benefit ui til I despair of any success with either uf
tbese, modes. But I have learned, however, a habit of thi*
scale bug, which is uever varied from. The scale always
goes up and uever down. This is valuable knowledge, for
we have olIv to guard one direction. It may fall off the iree,
and they do in thousands, aud many may bide nnd live for
a time in tbe ground. But in tbe eud they find the (rutin i»f
the tree and go up aguin. My cure would bu to trim the
tree, stripping it of all foliao* **"* --"nail bianchts, uud well
cut back at that. Then to . . i.. . wash the trnnk and tho
Bprigs that are left to forn- _ .__ with cal-soda dissolved

iu wnrai water. Uaremus' fa I no egg or bug escapes

for in this thorough washing success lies. Immediately ufter
wawbiug aud before any bug can era**! up, an invorted cone
must be tied around tbe trunk of the tree, so that as they

crawl out of the,ground up the trunk they crawl under the
cone shaped bandage, and when they come lo the end tbey
will stop: for their instinct of never going back answers here
a good pntpose. As they accumulate tbey will have to be
killed, and if this is carefully attended to there will be uo
more in a short time, for they can only live by .sucking the
sap of the tree. It is easily seen that this is a radical cure,
if ttorongbly done, and if the orchard is not too large it can
be done with a comparatively small outlay. To make the^e
cooes various expedients will snggesr themselves. Dr. Con- 1
ger, of Pasadena, say6 that he can make theu by taking old
worn out barley sacks (burlap:-) and wrapping it around the
tree, tie it with a fencing rope around tbe lower portion,
tbeu stripping the upper part over this, tie and pull it
out so thjt tbe lower edge will not touch the tree, say by at
least half an inch or more. This will be a convenient ma;
terial to preBs ngaiu*t, to kill tbe tug, after which the edge
can be again adjusted by shaping out away from the trunk;
A cone cau also be made by taking a tarred paper and tJmtibg
it in such a way that when tied, the lower part will stand
away from the tree, tu that case cotton or wool would bave
to be used to till up tbe iuequalities of the tree, for there are
generally valleys of flute-like gutters in large orange trunks.
As regards the disease which is killing our grape viues in
some localities, it is the more annoying, as uo satisfactory
reason can be given for it. Dig up a viue wbh-h has died
and the bark uud wood loth in tue roots and top of the vine
are entirely free from imperfections or mars, uo msect. no
decay. In fact uo raasou for the trouble can be given. Pro-
fissur Morse, of the University, who was sent for to mnke
esiimiuHtion. found nothing, and gave it as his belief that
death was caused by violent changeB of temperature, a very
hot time of weather following a cold loggy time, thus causing
au exhuustion of the stock oi the planti faster than it wae pre^
pared for. There would be some plausibility about t bis.
were it not a fact that we have never h<id such trouble in this
section. It might he possible to believe that one 6uch accidental
year might come where tbe changes from cold to hot were ex-
ceptional, and thus have this tickuess fur that one year, but
the trouble about this matter is that this condition of the
vines is repeating itself with each coming year, and is
now has repeated itself for say five years, and each succeeding
year the damage has increased. It is not, therefore, an acci-
dent that has come about for one year, but one that has re-
peated itself every year for tbelast five years. Now, this would
not likely be the case, nor can it believed that this one year
has planted this disease and time completed the harm done.
It is a fact that the vines near Anaheim were affected first,
followed by, perhaps a year afrtr. those near Santa Ana, aud
subsequent to that time it has made its appearai.ee in San
Gabriel Valley. I have studied over this matter much, aDtj*
tried to form some theory concerning it. There is one cir-
cumstance which may possibly explain this sighular phe-
nomenon, namely: Too early pruning. In yfars previous to
the appearance of this disease, pruning was never done
until the vine had shed all its leaves. At Anaheim I first
saw pruning done as soon almost as the grape crop was
gathered, and even as early as October. It being convenient,
I too followed iu the practice, and others again followed me,
and with no immediate evil effect. It is true vines thus
early pruned were tbe last to bud out the following spring,
but as there -s-as no enfeebled condition of growth, when tbe
vines did start, it was a condition of affairs to be desired,
fur it made less risk to the crop uf grapes in being over-
taken by a late frost. Yet that there was an effect was
clearly shown by the lateness of the vine putting forth their
new growth. Again Anaheim was the first to practice early
pruning aud was the first to suffer by the vines dying. Santa
Ana would naturally, being adjoining, be the next to follow
the practice and was next affected. Sunny Slope, my former
home, was the first to suffer in the Sin Gabriel valley, and
was the first to practice this early pruning. All these facts
may be only coincidences and not contain the cause of this
disease, yet when no satisfactory reason has ever been given,
it may be well to postpone the early pruning, and go back to
the late pruning as was practiced in former years until all the
leaves have naturally been shed by maturity. To prune in
October aod November nearly all the leaves are yet held fast
and many of the ends of shoots are yet making a feeble
growth. It is, of course, a well-known fact that the stripping
of the leaves of the most robust growth of any tree or plant,
if often enough repeated, will kill such tree or plant. It is
true, in October and November leaves of the vine have
naturally performed their duty, and tbe wood is hard, yet it
may be after all that this early pruning followed for a few
years, in the end tells on the life aud health of a vine, and
has the same effect, only more slowly and less apparent than
the stripping of the new leaves. It would 1 e a pleasure to
give in detail the various displays on exhibition, but I hava
been ubwell, and it has only been by a great effort that 1
have prepared this short paper. If, however, there has been
a suggestion made, which may be a benefit to orange or grape
culture.then the effort will not have been in vain. I thank yon
for your attention and hope that our prosperity may in tbe
future continue toincrcease iu the same ratio as in the past,
and that we may all often meet to enjoy it together.

Fair Notes.

The American Clydesdale Association have decided to send
across the water for a Scotch judge to pronounce decision
upon the Clydesdale horses eshihitod in the rings of the
American Horse Show in Chicago. This is done under the
impression that the American standards are lower than those
of the Scotch, and that we are likely to select and perpetuate
defective horses ou account of not being able to appreciate
good points.

It is m^st probable that an American should know better
than a foreigner what horse is wanted in America. It shows
a very commendable spirit of enterprise in the association,
and the result will be watched with great interest.

In the list of entries of the Golden Gate Fair, printed in
our columns last week, several errors occurred. These will
be found coirected ou page ldS of this number.

It seems likely that Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado
Conn lies will be represented at the Chicago exhibition, Sep-
tember 15th to October 19th, This is an excellent move, and
ouii which should be followed by other counties.

All rices except number 3, first day of the San Luis Obispo
I', uiity Agricultural Association Meeting, are declared open
until Saturday, September 1st, at -t p. m.

That famous host aud genial horseman, Mr. J. B. Dickey,
advertises elsewhere that his noted resort at lfi'li ?"d D
street, by the Bay District Track, is open tor therooeption of
till who can appreciate the best service and unexceptionable1
eatables end drinkables. Prominent horsemen may be found
by aoores in tbe comfortatie home during driving hours,
every day aud evening.

1888

3?Ite 'gjxzt&gx and jipcrrismau.

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The State Fair.

The Directors of the State Agricultural Society held the
meeting usually set for this reason of the year on Saturday,
August 4th, for the consideration of the entries to races to be
held during ihe State Fair, and other arrangements inci-
dental to the opening of tbe fair.

The malcontents, and those who are struggling for patron-
age more than for the interest or welfare of the Society, made
their usual fight about the pooling privileges, which seems to
be the only weapon obtainable by those who fail to obtain
recognition, for reasons which to a majority of the Board
seem ]ust. The attacks made upon the Board by rival pool-
sellers are in tbe main not true. They charge that the
Board met in secret session and let this privilege. This is
not so, as a representative of this paper was present when the
contract was let, and it was done in open meetiog, at an
idjourned meeting at that, and the one at which this busi-
ness is usually considered, as the records will show, for the
past seven years, viz.: In 18SI this meeting was held on
June 20th and the privilege let; in 1SS2 May 4th, same action;
in 1883 April 9th, same action; 18S4 March 12th, same
action; 1885 April 6th, same action; 18S6 March 4tb, same
action; 1837 March 11th, ordered to be advertised; 1S88
March 22d, let to Mr. Killip. In 1887 the Board was pre-
vailed upon to advertise for bids, as opposing firms assured
the Directors that they would give an amount that would
make them open their eyes, and they further assured the
Board that if Mr. Killip was permitted to make a cash bid
that his would be so insignificant that the Board would
surely overthrow Iheii faithful servant.

"What was the result? When the bids were opened the
opposing forces offered $6,600, for which tbe Board had re-
ceived $9,250 ihe previous year upon a percentage basis.of 65
per cent. Mr. Killip's bid was $10,787— more, everyone knew,
[ban it was worth. But rather than see the Suciety lose, he
made this sacrifice. The Board well nnder.-tand what the pool-
ing is worth, and a sad plight they would be in did they not,
after fifteen or twenty years of experience that many of the
directors have had.

The majority of the Board think the laborer worthy of his
hire, ahd knowing that this business had benn heretofore
properly conducted, made a contract — partly in a feeling of
reciprocity — with Mr. Killip to co this business for them this
season at a price that will enable the pool seller to receive
fair remuneration for his labor and risk uf handling 3400,000
to $500,000.

'Why," one of th« directors asks, *'is all this vituperation
poured out by Mr. Rose, when his own home society, which

I think, I know. But were it otherwise, were it trae that
owing to sharp competition, or eyen ruinous competition,
causing various pool-sellers to do business at a loss, it would
be no concern of ours as long as we can have an honest ac-
counting; and this we can have with eitber party, for we
have, I take it, or should have, some one delegated to settle
every night with pool-sellers and to watch the pool-sellers by
day.

As far as ability is concerned Sam Whitehead has no equal
on this Coast as auctioneer in selling pools, and few equals
auywhere. I have no feeling in this matter. Mr. Chasa is a
very efficient and good director, and to me has been more
than kind and obliging, and it would be a pleasure to do him
a kindness at any time.

As regards the other gentlemen outside the Board with
whom we have differences, I have no special sympathy, only
in ho far as to give all a courteous and fair hearing. Chirges
and fault-tindiDgs when there is no ground for them will co
us no injury, but when such very plain facts are on their
side, as in this matter, then it is time to reconsider, it is
time to place ourselves right, for if we refuse lo do our duty
to the public who furnish the mouey to make our State in
stitutiou possible in so plain a case as this, then the public
may be excused for believing that all the other charges made
against us are equally true, and refuse to furnish any more
appropriations. Yours respectfully,

L. J. Rose.

draws from the State State sustenance, lets this same previ-
se without advertising? Mr. Killip was not asked to give
Hguies for Los Angeles. This fact in itself smacks of selfish-
ness on ths part of some one. The beam before the mote
may work well in ibis iostance."

The Petaluma and Santa Rosa Societies awarded their
privileges to Whitehead & Co., and when Mr. Killip offered
figures he was informed that the contract haa been awarded
to Whitehead. This satisfied Mr. Killip and no more was
id.

But the directors of the State Fair must follow a rule that
suits only when in favor of those who are doing all in their
power to injure the institution.

The pooling at race meetings is something more than any
ordinary business transaction. It devolves great risk on the
directors or managers, who are morally, if not legally,
responsible for the acts of those conducting this business.
And when they have tried, and have full confidence in a con-
cern with whom they have transacted business for twenty-
five years, they do not feel like making a change, and they
accord the same privilege to any other society oi association
without criticism in any way. That the business of the
society is managed successfully and conscientiously the public
has but to look on the past and note the increase of receipts
and disbursements of the society. But it is clearly apparent
that the public understand this question, and only a lot of
pool-sellers and their immediate confreres are the "kickers."
It is seldom this privilege is advertised by any association.
It is considered by many of them as the merchant contiders
his banking business, who bases his decision upon security,
integrity and faithfulness first, then financial returns in con-
nection with these qualifications.

AS EPISTLE FB033 ROSE.

At the evening session Mr. Shippee handed the secretary
the following letter from Director Rose, which was read:
X. U. Shippee, President State Board Agricultural Society.

Dear Sir: By your kiud permission I send you this letter,
which you kindly promised you would have read at ycur next
meeting. I should have much preferred to attend in
person, but our president of this, the Los Angeles district,
being absent, I have consented to take his place, and you
understand that it will be impossible for me to get away on
the 4th, as on the 6th our fair opens. That I consider the
subject matter of this letter very important to the State Agri-
cultural Society is evident.

The matter I allude to is the letting of pool privileges, in
which there were some mistakes made I would like to see
righted. There is an abundance of time, in fact it was asual
in former years to let these privileges after the entries were
were in, for then more intelligent bets could be made. The
mistakes and wrongs which have been done to our society
are: First, in letting the pool privilege so early; second, in
not advertising that Buch letting privilege would take place,
thus debarring all competition; third, the giving of 35 per
cent, commission received on pools sold, where equally
responsible parties, who would do the same work equally as
well, would have taken it at 10 per cent., thus giving us 90
per cent, instead of 55, and making a difference to our society
which may safely be estimated at $4,000. This is the whole
matter in a nutshell, and perhaps nothing more need be
added, and I can't see how any director can fail to believe
that the former action of the Board was hasty and should be
reconsidered. It cannot be claimed that Killip & Co., to
whom the contract was awarded, are tbe onlj firm that can
. do this business. I know they will do it well. On the other
hand, I know of parties, like Whitehead & Co. and Schwartz
& Co., who can do it equally as well, as it is evidenced that
when it is open competition both these firms get a fair pro-
portion of business.

The giving of 20 per cent, is no new feature, either, as
Whitehead «fc Co. gave that percentage to the Blood-Horse
Association at their meeting, and that, too, in the face of and
in competitioD with book betting. Nor was this matter spite
work growing out of undue competition for after giving the
90 per cent, there was a fair profit to the pool-sellers. This,

Mr. Green moved that the letter be placed on die.
Mr. LaRue said he had promised certain parties, Mr. Rose
among others, that he would move a reconsideration of the
voce whereby the pool selliug was let to Mr. Killip. He dis-
claimed any feeling in the matter, and said that it was his
intention lo be present at the meeting, but failed to itceive
notice, although he did not doubt but that the secretary sent
it, but as he was traveling from place to place about that
time, he failed to receive it.

He was asked by one of the Directors if it was so that he
had a bid of 90 per cent, for the pooling.

He replied that about a year ago Whitehead spoke to him
about this matter and gave him a bid, but he cuuld not re-
call what it was. He thought under the circumstances the
vote should be rec.nsidered.

Director Boggs tcok the floor and said he understood what
prompted this whole business. It was simply a fight of the
"outs against the ins." A kind of a fight between rival pool
sellers. He bad been regularly notified of the meeting and
h id spoken to Rose about it. He favored letting all public
contracts by a ivenisiug, but in this particular business the
Board deemed it proper to let to parties in whom they had
confidence, and he for one would certainly vote to sauctiun
their action. He fully understood that tbe instigators of all
this trouble were not friends of the society, and their interests
do not harmonize with ours.

Mr. Shippee said two nays before the meeting at which
the bids were let was held it was announced to all the
directors that the adjourned meeting was to be held. He
saw Rose in San Francisco and told him of the meeting. If
Rose and LaRue were not present it was their own fault.
This was an adjourned meeting, the date being set at a pre-
vious meeting, and no one should have any txcuse for not
being present. It was no uncommon thing to let bus for
pool-selling in March. The records of the Secretary show
that the same tbiug has been done for years. Lust year
Killip & Co. bid $10,000 for the privileges and Whitehead
but $6,000. This year the only bid was by Kiliip for 65 per
cent, of the gross commissions, and if subsequently Henry
Schwartz and Whitehead came in and offered 90 per cent.,
it was wholly unknown to him; that he, for one, would not
favor letting this privilege to any one for 90 per cent., as he
was educated up to the Delief by Whitehead himself when
the latter was a member of Killip & Co that the business
could not be honestly conducted for less than 65 per cent.
Shippee defended Killip as a fair man, who lived up to his
contract, and declared that the Society was always satisfied
with him. In Stockton he had tried, but in vain, to get
more than 60 per cent, for pool privileges.

Mr. Hancock, in reply to Mr. LaRue's assertion that he
had received no notice had this to say: The meeting was an
adjourned meeting, and he received his notice as he usually
does. Notwithstanding this, he and Mr. LaRue were in the
office tbe week previous to which the meeting was held, and
had consulted togeiher with reference to park improvements.
Mr. LaRue at that time reminded the Secretary about the
planB and specifications, and for him to request the Engineer
to have everything ready for the meeting next week.

Jesse D. Carr defended the action of the Board and said
that he came to the meeting referred to expecting the cus-
tomary business to come up. He denied that there was any
secresy about its call in any shape or manner. He believed
that the Board had done what in their judgement was for
best interest of the Society.

Director Cox said that last season he favored the plan of
advertising lor bids, and he must say that it was a great Bur-
prise to him when those who had boasted or giving the largest
amount of money ever given for the privileges should come
in with an amount $4,000 less than that of Mr. Killip and
$3,000 less than the percentage returns of Mr. Killip for the
previous season. The matter was bfolly discussed at the
meeting, and he understood the question thoroughly that he
voted upon then and he would still vote the same way. That
no snap judgment was taken nor was there any desire to head
anybody off.

Mr. Green was sure that no wrong had been done, and
was positive that the Society had sustained no loss by this
action.

On a vote being taken to reconsider the question, Mr, La-
Rue's was the only vote in tbe affirmative.

During this discussion Mr. Chase remained silent until
after the vote was taken. He then arose, and said that he
did not understand why Mr. Rose had used his name in his
letter. That while he had been a director of tbe Agriculiutal
Society he had importune 1 no member to vute him any
privileges. He would be equally justifiable in charging Mr.
Rose as having used his position in the society to foriher his
(Rose's) personal interests. Mr. Rose is a gentleman who
raises horses, and races them at tbe State Fair for the purses
hung up by tbe society, and he, Chase, could truthfully say
that during his connection with it he had not drawn one cent
from the society, but for fifteen years preceding this time he
had paid thousands of dollars "into its treasury. He fully
understood Mr. Rose's portion, and believed he was influ-
enced try an ambition instigated by a few pot-house politici-
ans. He said Secretary Smith had been accused nt stealing a
lot of old wosd, and the Board had been assailed with tbe
most vicious charges. The Legislature had investigated the
the matter, and the result whs the society's appropriation waa
raised from $15,000 to $17,50J. Thieves, gamblers and pool-
Beliers must not lie allowed to conduct the business of the
Board. Last year Henry Schwartz had no idea that Killip
would put up his cash when it came to bidding.bat Killip
did so. Killip had lost money Inst year on his contract.

Mr. Shippee reiterated t^'t tne moiety, notwithstanding
these charges and counter cha\,es ^ds progressive, and that
they had cleared up Borne Vq'oOO or ,$17,000 over all
expenses last year, which eviden\ed tte *»ct that the affairs
of the society were well managed.

After the debate upon this subje^ .whi^Vhas beocme a
mossback chestnut, was finished, the*"^oa.d pr-jceeded to
business.

The Building Committee reported progresiat t'iia park,.and
was of the opinion that the improvements woujd t»e finished
in about ten days.

Plans were submitted and adopted for a new judges' totfttu!
of two stories in height. The lower floor to be twelve Tset
square six feet above the ground with an eight-foot ceiling, to
be occupied as the timers' stand. The upper story will be
eight feet high and be used by the judges. Tbe structuie will
be pagoda shape and surmounted with a bell-shaped root,
capped with an iron railing decorated with fancy cot shingles,
fancy painted, surmouuted by a flag staff, lbeiaves over
both stories will project five feet and gives protection from
the sun during the entire afternoon. The cost of the struc-
ture will be about §600.

Killip & Co. wore made tbe official auctioneers of all live
stook at the Park on the motion of Mr LaRue.

It was ordered that no stock except those on exhibition
should be sold by auction within tbe grounds.

All other licensed auctioneers will be permitted to sell
when requested to do so by the owners of the stock them-
selves.

The Board passed an order directing the Building Com-
mittee to erect a 20,000 gallon tank upon the upper turn of
the race track, and to asfi the city to extend its main from
Eighteenth to Twentieth on B and C streets.

Hon John P. Irish, upon motion of Dana Perkins, was
invited to deliver the annual address.

A Word About Heredity.

Mr. Darwin in his interisting and instructive work on
"Animals and Plants Under Domestication," says: "Some
writers, who have not attended a natural history, have at-
tempted to show that the force of inheritance has been
much exaggerated. The breeders of animals would smile
at such simplicity." We mty perhaps dissent somewhat
from the conclusions which the learned scientists reached n
some of the speculations in which be indulged, but we mcBt
grant that as an investigator of Nature and a studious col-
lector of facts concerning the phenomena of the animal and
vegetable kingdoms he has had few equals. The scientist
wisely sees in tbe great army of practical breeders a host of
careful observers whose observations and eiperience are
worthy to rank with his own The breeders of cattle and
other domesticated animals, then, were really the pioneers
in the field of research. While this is so, end on the testi-
mony of the wide spread acceptance of this idea of the
influence of the power of inheritance among "breeders of
ammala"' — to wit.: among us. good fellow breeders— it may
not be unprofitable to take the time once in a while to ex-
amine even so well accepted a theory, if only to satisfy our-
selves that it is so well established. However high the hill
ane hiwever strong the walls of tbe lofty stone-rampired
fortress, the daily rounds of inspection go on to see that no
breach has opened in the impregnable walls through which
some unknown but possible foe might enter. And so I am
going to take a brief glance at this good old field which is
me always interesting.

Says M. Ribot, the noted French writer on the subject of
heredity: ''Heredity is that biological law by which all beings
endowed with life tend to repeat themselves in their descend
ants; it is for the species what personal identity is for the
individual. By it a ground work remains unchanged amid
incessant variation; by it Nature ever copies and imitates
herself. Ideally considered, heredity would simply be tbe
reproduction of like by like. But this cone* ption is purely
theoretical, for the phenomena of life do not lend themselvts
to such mathematical precision; the conditions of their
occurrence grow more and more complex in propoition as we
ascend from the vegetable worll to the higher animals, and
thence to man." This extended definition or statement of
the law, namely, that "like produces like," has macb to com-
mend it. It has brevity, ihat essential to a good definition —
to stamp it as good coin; and then the very fact that it is the
highest expression of the law, '"the ideal," if you please, is
hardly against it. If the conditions under which tbe law
operated could be made single and kept free from the inter-
ference of outside and distracting conditions, tbe results
would conform almoBl certainly to this form of the rule. Of
course we must have it clearly before our mirds that Nature
never tends to lose the individual in the class. This M.
Ribot evidently wished to accentuate. Every species is dis-
tinctly and unmistakably to tbe trained eye differentiated
from every other; so, too, the individual. We might add
that the same is true of every wider classification on up
through general groups, to kingdoms. Thus we recognize
tbe marks which differentiate the bull we own from every
other Short-horn, and at tbe same time that we mark this
individual character we no less note th«t he is a Short-horn,
a bull, a ruminant, an animal. Many people cannot tell
one sort of sheep from another, or one animal in a flock from
the reet; but it is only because their eyeB are not trained to
distinguish the individualizing marks. A close observer may
even trace family lines among a flock. So far does this indi-
vidualization go that it is scarcely possible to find two leaves
upon a tree of the largest size and most luxuriant foliagn that
are identical. I do not know that this has ever been done.
At the same time the lines of each class are plainly marked,
and the 1-iw of inheritance operates in the most regular and
broad way. To quote M Ribot once more: "Heredity extends
over all the elements and functions of theorgaoism; to its
external and internal structure, its maladies, its special
characteristics, and its acquired modifications."

Who is there who has not noticed the oft-recurring resem-
blances of parent and child? AmoDg horses this is very
often to be observed in a most striking way. Tbe Patchens
and Humbletonians among trotters have wonderfully well-
fixed on them the appearance, character, and gait of tbeir
sires. Tbe great sire of racers, old Lexington, produced
countless racers and mothers of racers upon whom he had
his own ua'ure so indelibly marked that tbe inheritance is
constantly blessing them to tbe fourth generation despite
the utmost vicissitudes of intermediate had breeding. £
have b>-er) particularly struck by an iostance of transmis-
sion of a mere trick or habit by a staUiOD, which was recently
communicated to me by Major B. G. Thomas. His cele-
brated horse King Ban had a peculiar way of standing with
his fore legs crossed, and every year quite a number of hi
colts would do the same, almost from tbo time that they wt

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foaled. This is a very fine HbKtraBf' °? ho™ f,ar,the °Pe,f,"
lion of the law extends. A simhat- .dE? 1B clted ^ an °"
authority of a man who slept with Jls leS8 cros9ea tran6m"-
tine it to his child. ' *c. J,-, ... „„ „*

Every physician is familiar -th]caf.R°f the °<=™"eDfc?.?<
more tbaa live fingers and to* <">d °? the "cnrrence i of this
peculiarity in the same f-"»ly *&}" .»«>d again. This in-
heritance is of M-tWmal peculiarity is of conrse less
likely to occur than uat of a normal feature. They are
generally more String, however, and more likely to be
recorded, ■ptehap.. there are a few stock breeders who have
not no;ieed uow .white spot in the flank in otherwise red
cattle will pass from generation to generation. My old stock
bull Baron Butterfly rarely fails to thus relieve the monotony
of a solid r»d. So also a blazed face in horses and a Koman
nose in men may be traced through many generations. Thus
the Valow nose of the family of that name who ruled over
Francs in the sixteenth century was not only remurkahle,
seeming to spring as it did out of the mi-Idle of the brow, but
also remarkably persistent.

Very notable are the observed cases of inherited lecnn-
ditv and the reverse oi this, i. e., infertility, although tenoing
rapidlv to destroy itself by stoppiug production is scircely
less notable. We find a good example of fecundity in imp.
Young Marv, who bred to the age- of twenty one and pro-
duced no le'sB than sixteen heifer calves, besides Feveral bulls.
From these heifer calves sy-rar.fi. a most numerous progeny,
and the family has widened aud widened under the impulse
of the old cow'sfecund blood till tbeYoung|Mary's are perhaps
the largest family of Short-horns in America. On the other
hand some families are so infertile that, while of fashionable
blood aud every device of human ingenuity has been used
to Becure all the produce from them that was possible, they
have ye't dragged along generation by generation breeding a
few calves at beBt and then becoming absolutely barren,
while many of the females have proved non-breeders from the
Blart, and some of the bulls impjlent or nearly so. These
caitle have in eome cases passed their infertility over into
even fecund stocks. This is upon a well-recognized sub-
division of the praotical working of this law, which may be
summarized as iollow:

In every animal there is the general animal nature, and
there is besides the distinct sex character. Besides the pn-
marv characteristics there are secondary sex characteristics,
Buch as the hackles, and comb, and spur of the cock; the
horns of the ram in some breeds of sheep; the m.lking quali-
ties of the cow and other females, etc. Now it is perfectly
well established that a cow that is a tine milker will transmit
the tendency to her male produce, in which it will remain
lateni till it is handed on to his female get, when it will again
appear. Cross a game bantam cock on a Sebright bantam
hen (th ■ cocks of which variety have no tail pinnies or
hackles), and from the hens of the cross bred back to a
Sebright cock, cockerells with tail pluuiee and hacklea will be
bred in a good proportion of ciBee. This in the simple case
of an alternate feneration is the transmission of a secondary
bbx quality latent in the intermediate generation of the
opposite Bex. If extended to a longer scale it would oe
atavism, or reversion to a remote ancestor. Now we Bee that
bulls sprung of very infertile families, even when fairly
regular bree lers themselves often produce femalts which
inherit the female infertility of the sire's dam. Hence it is
important in selecting a hull to learn whether be corner of a
fecund f^milv or not, no less than it is in choosing the
females for the herd. There is a strong tendency in families
to Ihe same term of life and to the same term of breeding
which is logically closely connected with the question just
now before us from the breeder's standpoint. Some families,
too, show a tendency to die young without any sign of trans-
mitted disease. In lht=m there was an inheritance of short
life, and when the end of the period came the organism just
seemed to give away. Nor is this contrary to human experi
ence. I have known families characterized by both long and
short lives; and more than one instance of families in which
there seemed a double period, so that if the members survived
the fatal lustrum next immediately following their fortieth
year, fatal alike to men and women, they were like to live to
extreme old age.

But I am prolonging this paper beyond what I intended. I
will not venture to say even a word of such special cases as
those of " atavism" and "prepotency." in which heredity as-
serts itself with special vigor on one side, or of the exception
contained in the operations classes under "atrophy" and
"vuriation," but shall content myself with these desultory
words upon a broad and rioh subject. They are indeed too
fragmentary to do more than suggest the great field from
which they are taken, being like a vial of water brought from
the great ocean, or a daisy plucked from a sunny hill slope,
and no more capable of giving an idea oi all the wonders of he-
redity than the little vial of water of the tumultuous surges of
the sea, or liny flower of the green slope starred with white
and gold and agleam with the first raya of the morning snn.
— Breeders' Gazette.

TRAP.

Alameda County Club.

The last meetiDg for 1888 was held on Saturday last at
Birds' Foiut, nine members taking part. The special prize to
go to the one who scored 66 out of 72 or better still remains
in the club, no member reaching the requisite score, although
Mr. Brown had 65 to bid credit and Mr. A. F. Adams 64.
The average was very high even for the Crack Club. A table
showing the season's work is appended.

At 12 birds l.urlingbam. In. Knowles 12; Scbroeder 6; A. F.
Adams lu; S. 1. Kellogg 11; T. J. Knowles 12; Beck 10; W. L. Brown
li; Norton 1U; Randall 8.

Riverside Sportsman's Club.

The recently organized, but very strong club at Riverside.
Los Angeles County, held its regular meeting on Saturday
last. Bine Rock targets were used, but because of some mis-
understanding about the working of the traps many of them
were brosen and others were so softened by the heot as to
permit the shot to pierce them without breaking.

At 20 Blue Hock targets, National roles.

N. Cundiff, 14.0 F Packard. 14; S. Squire, 11: P. Klinefelter. 10;
T Cnndiff. 10; L. A. Cbamblin, P; A. K. Ho't, 9; J- S. Castleiuan, 9; B.
W. Handy, 9; Frank Patton, 7; J. E. Beamer. 7; R. P. Cundiff, 6; C. B.
Hall. 6; J. Rule, 3; E.J. Davis, 0.

After the main match a team shoot was had, the result
being as follows:
At 10 Blue Rocks. National rules. Losing team to pay for birds.

PACKABD TEAM.

C F. Packard, 7; L. C. Cbamblin, 4; A. K. Holt, 4; J. S. Castleman,
4; Mr. Robh, 7; Mr Beakart, 7; Mr. Rule, 5; J. E. Beamer, 6; Mr.
Bakewpll, C; F. A. Patton, 3. Total 53.

CUNDIFF TEAM.

.7 N Cundiff, 8; B. W. HeDdy. 4 ; P. Klinefelter, 4; S. £quire. «; T
Cundiff, G; R. P. Cundiff, 3; R. Hart, 5; L. Cundiff, 4; J. McOriry. 3;
E. J. Davis, 3. Total 4a.

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A. F. Adams

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F. B. Norton

W. A.BrCk

H. Scbroeder.

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Fanning Tournament.

The tenrnament projected by Mr. Fanning at the Six Mile
House on Sunday last did not fill I e^ause of lack of birds,
and the day was spent in pool shooting at cluy pigeous,
Messrs. Kent, Crean and Ferguson winning most of the pools.

A few members of the Lincoln Gun Club met at Alameda
Point on Sunday laBt for practice at Blue Rock targets, pre-
paratory to the regular monthly match of the club tomorrow.

This afternoon at Adams' Point the team match for a
trophy presented by the Selby Smelting and Lead Company
occurs, there being entries from the Lincoln, Oakland. Ala-
meda and Bine Rock Clubs.

THE KENNEL

Our correspondent, Mr. W. T. Irwin, of Salina, Kan.,
recently engaged in a match at live birds at Galva, Kan., the
scores of wbicn were extraordinary. It was a Hnrlingham
race, at 30 birds, with five entries; Irwin killiug 29, Aber-
crombie 29, Hanna 29, Robh 29 and Hill 28, an average of
which we do not recall the equal.

Major S. I. Kellogg informs ur that the match for the
Central California Standard Challenge Medal has been post-
poned from ISth iust. to Saturday, September Sih, and the
winner of medal four times is to take 50 per cent, of entrance
money of first match; the balance 30 and 20 per cents, to be
added to medal as second and third prizes respectively in first
match. This will probably prove more satisfactory all ronnd.

There was a fine exhibition of pigeon shooting at the Wild
West Show in Gloucester, Mass., on July 31st, when Annie
Oakley killed forty niue out oi blty birrs. The shooting was
done according to Hurlmgham rules, the birds being released
from rive traps at twenty-five yards' rise. Kleintz, the cham-
pion shot of Pennsylvania, acted as referee, and Miles L.
Johnson released the birds.

Justice of the Peace Richard W. Kerswell, of Camden,
was the official scorer, and his tally-sheets showed that
Miss Oakley had kdled thirty-one birdB without a miss.
The thirty-second was the only one which escaped. Thirty-
nine birds were killed at the lirst tire, but the other ten re-
quired ihe second barrel before they were brought down.

President T. E. WalKer, of the Los AngeleB Rod and Gun
Club, writes us that the second touruwment tvi tue "Stand-
ard" medal will take place at Los Angeles on August 18th
and 19th. On the first day there will ue three matches, at
15, 25, 9 singles and 5 pairs, of Blue Rock targels. In the
first the entrance will he $2.50, in the second the price of (he
birds only, but five valuable special prizes have been added,
including choice of a Parker or Spencer shot-gun by the
Tufts-Lyons Arms Company, lu the thiid match entrance
Is $3.00. On the secoufl day the "Slandord" match will be
shot, at 50 Bingle and 25 pairs of Blue Rock targets. Entrance
$5. Ten prizes go with the match, the first being the
"Standard" medal, value £100, and 50 per cent, of entrance,
second and third are 30 and 20 per cent, of entrance. The
others are special donated by leading citizens of L^s Angeles.
The tournament will be managad by Mr. Walker, whose
popularity and activity cannot fail to make it a great success.

An East Indian writer tells an interesting story of a
fight with a leopard. In company with a friend he left his
camp one morning and soon came upon a pair of leopards
with young, a shot killed the male, aud the hunters separ-
ated to look for the other. The narrator says: I went to the
right, and Little John to the left. When we met again the
condition of things was much changed. My Bearch was pro-
fitless. After an hour I retraced my steps, and on arriving
at the "divide" I followed on up the branoh taken by my
companion. For some distance I walked on, but no sign of
Little John. I bad heard no shot tired, and was beginning
to speculate ap to where he could have got to when I noticed
an overhanging branch on the bank of the kloof looking
very much as if recently broken. Closer examination showed
that the earth had been newly turned, then I saw a piece of
rag, and knew that someone wearing cloths had passed that
way. I clambered up and found myself in a bit of densely-
wooded scrub. A little farther on, and— yes, there was
Little John stretched prone and apparently lifeless on the
ground. I rushed forward to his assistance, but judge of
my surprise to find beside his seemingly lifeless body, the
undoubtedly dead carcass of the leopard, the chief object of
our hunt. And now exercise your credulity. That leopard
had met his death by strangulation, and strangulation by the
handjof Little John There wasnodonbling it, for I found the
long fingers of his sinewy hand still closed in their vice-like
grip about the animals throat. The eyes of the brute were
started out of their socketa, and its tongue dark and swollen.
Little John bad strangled that leopard, but at what a cost.
The fleBh aod sinews of that mighty arm of bis were rent
and torn into ribbons from wrist to shoulder, and the clothes
which covered John's right side were in tatters, stained
deeply in blood, which welled in streams from the lacerations
in his arm and side. We got Little John home somehow,
and gave him the beat of amateur surgery, but he never was
the same man again; his right arm became all but nselese.
His explanation was that he came suddenly upon the brute,
which lay crouched upon the right arm of a fallen tree; that
after leaving me at Mhe divide" he became so wrapt up iu
the spooriog of th*» beast, that he forgot to reload biB rifle,
that as soon as the beast paw him attempt to handle his
weapon, it came straight at him, and it was by the mereBt
flnke in life that he gripped the animal as he did, but "hav-
ing once got him there, I knew it was my only ohanoe to
hold on, aud you cau bet I did.

Dog ownerB are requested to send for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, Bales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, In all Instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colore, dates and breed.

Commnnications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breedeb and Sportsman.

California Kennel Club.

The California Kennel Club held its monthly meeting Aug.
Sth, at 539 California street. J. B. Lewis presided and W.
G. Cue acted as Secretary.

The Executive Committee reported that it had met and
would recommended a field trial for the members of the
club, to be held in December, either in Marin or Sonoma
County.

The club decided that no member Bhall participate at the
field meeting unless he has been on the roll ninety daya
previous to the trials, and that no dogs shall be run unless
owned by a member of the club, the lules adopted by the
club to qoveru the Bame.

Ths committee reported that the President, Mr. Flournoy
Jr., and A. B. Truman has been appointed to visit some of
the counties where birds are said to be plentiful and repoit
at a future meeting, to the best of their judgment, the most
suitable place for a held trial contest.

Dr. A. E. Buzard, the veterinary surgeon of the club,
delivered a very interesting essay on the dog, especially
with respect to his intelligence and general management;
aleo on the impor aoce of health in both sire and dam for
breeding purposes. The doctor dwelt pariicularly on dis-
eases of an hereditary character.

There was a difference of opinion among the members
relative to the prizes which should be given for competition.
Mr. Martin favored c;ish prizes. Other members, efpec:ally
Mr. Truman, thought that gold medals wonld be mora
appropriate if not preferable to all. The club, after con-
siderable discussion, decided to allow that matter to go over
until the next meeting. The club will have a reduction in
railroad rates to and from whatever place the trial will be
held.

A. K- C vs-N.D.G.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I have noticed in the
various sporting papers a letter written by Dr. Perry, Presi-
ded of the National Dog Club of America, which is in sub-
stance an attempt to explain away the impression which the
Buffalo International Fair Association has given oat through
its secretary that a "fight had begun" between the National
Dog Club of America and the American Kennel Club. Dr.
Perry endeavored to impress his readers that such is uot the
case, and that the same harmouy is prevailing as was indi-
cated wonld exist when be addressed his club npon its
formation.

The time has come when the American Kennel Club
sbouLd take a stand against the miareprasentationB which are
constantly circulating respecting its aims and methods, aud
also to make clear to all breeders and exhibitors the fact that
it hi-s good reason to believe, aud does believe, end will in
course of time prove, that the National Dug Club of America
from the beginning contained among its principal promoters
men who had no other objeot than a still-bunt against the
American Kennel Club. The American Kennel Club ac-
cepted Dr. Perry's inaugural address, forecasting good will
and harmouy, and entertained for the National Dog Club of
America the kindest feelings: but in view of its recent adop-
tion of rales governing dog shows, its assumption of author-
ity over dog matters, through a constitution which cannot
fail, and is really intended, to bring them iu conflict with tbe
American Kenuel Club, the latter has low concluded to de-
c-are that it does not consider the object of the National Dog
Club of America in any other liebt but antagonism, and will
so treat it. It farther prefers to have tbe open enmity of the
National Dog Club of America lather than tbe incessant
secret plottings which are being conducted against the Amer-
ican Kennel Club through the National Dog Club of America
by the disgruntled assot-i ites of the Hornellsville Clab, tbe
Forest and Stream, and the embittered individuals and ken-
nel clubs who ineffectually resisted the enforcement of the
compulsory registration rule.

Nobody denies the right of clubs to exist and organize in-
dependently of the American Kennel Club, but it is neither
proper nor to be permitted that a clab should enter the field.
intrusted to the American Kennel Club by an immense ma-
jority of the dog interests of the country, under false pre-
tenses and with objects so utterly at variauce with those
avowed by its promoters. Discord is not what the breeders
and exhibitors nor the public want, yet in reality that is all
tbe National Dog Clab of America can hope to offer its
members.

We thus warn the breeders and exhibitors of the country
against what they are invited to support in the National Dog
Club of America. August Belmont, Jr ,

Pres. A. K. C.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

The Music of Fishes.

When Sir Emerson Tennaut visited Batticaloa, in the
northern forests of Ceylc n, about twenty years ago, he made
inquiries relative to a story which had reached him of musi-
cal sounds said to be heard issuing from the bottom of a lake
at several places, both above and below the ferry opposite
the old Datch Fort. The sounds were said to be heard at
night, ard more distinctly when the moon w-is at the full.
They were described to him as resembling the faint sweet
notes of bii -Eolian harp. On conversing with the fisher-
men of the lake, they confirmed these statements, and
expressed their belief that they proceeded from a shell known
by the Tamil name of oork eootooroo crado, or the crying
shell. The specimens shown to him were identified as those
of the Ctr'dhium palugtre and LiUorina lavis. One moonlight
eveniDg, when not a breath of air was stirring, and not a
ripple was to be seen'on the water except that caused by the
dip of the oars. Sir Euiinerson Tennaut accompanied the
fishermen to the spot. On arriving at the point mentioned,
he avers that he distinctly heard the sounds rising np from
the lake, like the gentle thrills of a musical chord, or the

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faint vibration of a wine-glass when its rim is ribbed by a
wet finger. He says, it was not one sustained note, but a
multitude of tiny sound.-, each clear and distinct in itself;
the sweetest treble mingling with the lowest bass. On
applying the ear to the wood work of the boat, tbe vibration
was greatly increased in volume by conduction. The sonnds
varied considerably at different points as we moved across
the lake, as if the number of the animals from which they
proceeded was greatest in particular spots; and occasionally
we rowed out of hearing of them altogether, until on return-
ing to the original locality the sounds were at once renewed.
Sir Emerson Tennant waB induced to conclude from all the
facts, that the sounds were really produced by shell-fish.
They came, evidently and sensibly, from the depth of the
lake, and there was nothing in the surrounding circum-
stances to support a conjecture that they could be the rever-
beration of noises made by insects on the shore conveyed
along the surface of the water, for tuey were loudest and
most direct at those points where the nature of the land, and
the intervention of tne fort and its buildings, forbade the
possibility of this kind of conduction. In fact, similar
sounds have been heard issuing from the sea in the harbour
of Bombay, and near the landing place at Caldera in Chili. In
the last mentioned locality tbey rise and fall as much as four
notes. We may add the well-known fact tbat some fishes
grunt when disturbed, and even oysters have an acoustic
apparatus, thaugh it does not rise to the dignity of an ear.

When Sir Emerson Tennant first communicated his ob-
servations at Batticaloa to the Edinburg Philosophical
Society, Dr. Grant experimented with some specimens of a
mollusc Tritonia by placing them in a glass filled with sea-
water. This vessel was placed ou the central table of the
Wernerian Natural History Society of Edinburgh, around
which many members were sitting. During the wnole time
of the meeting, a clink, as of a steel wire struck on the side
of a jar, was heard at interval, and so distinctly that it ex-
tended to the distance of twelve feet.

Death of J. M. Hotz.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— It is with extreme re-
gret that I write to inform you of the death of John .11.
Hotz in this city on the first day of this month, at tbe age of
forty-seven. It could be truly said that John Hotz was an
"odd" man. Of a very retiricg disposition, and modest to a
marked degree, he yet had great fixedness of opinion, and
the full courage of his convictions. He was a man of scrupus
lous honesty, great industry and marked sobriety. He was
as true to friendship as the needle to the pole. He was a
true sportsman and a charter member of the Forrester Gun
Club of this city, under whose auspices he was buried, and
the manly eulogy that fell from the lips of Mr. John W,
Todd, Past President of the Forresters at the graveside.
brought tears to the eyes of every one present.

The greatest encoiiium that can be passed upon his mem-
ory is to state the fact that those that knew him best loved
him most. May great mother nature, wnom he, like all
true sportsmen, loved so well, cradle him tenderly in her
bosom. C. N. Post.

Sacramento, Aug. 14, 1888.

Webber Lake and its Trout.

Not many California sport&men care to exhaust adjectives
writing encomiums on lake nsbing, the majority being agreed
that it is tame sport, requiring little skill and less knowledge.
But I, while perfectly willing to concede the superior charms
of a rushing stream and loving, drooping boughs, and dark,
uncertain pools with all my heart, musL yet enter a plea for
sunny, gravel-bedded shallows, thoughtful pines, ana a rare,
clear atmosphtre. To the wiry, athletic fellow who delights
in tramping, and in fishing against the current of a leaping
river, it must seem intolerably stupid to sit for hours in a
boat guided by a merry knight of the oars, and knowing
nothing of care or weariness except such as comes from cast-
ing a long line and keeping a firm hand on stubborn trout
that love to tangle fine leaders with the stems of coarse weeds.
Wiry, athletic fellows, though — fortunately for the rest of crea-
tion— are sometimes wrong, at least they have not been
granted a monopoly of tbe Bensations that go to the making
up of enjoyment; and the contemplative man has just as
good a time in his boat as though no devotee of "rest through
hard work" had ever spoken derisively of "pond" fishing.
The world, after all, is arranged on a good, broad plan. It
I is never absolutely necessary to fall in with anybody's idea
unless it suits, and altogether the happiest mortal is the one
who can listen patiently to all theories, and gather nourish-
ment from every man's fancies. If tbe mere fact of pulling
in fish were the whole of fishing, then a seat on the wharf, a
heavy line, dyspeptic sinker, good, strong rod and some
rather antique shrimps would tell the whole story. But it is
not so; surroundings have their weight — surroundings and
the game qualities of the fish. No one will dispute for an
instant that trout in a current make a better fight than trout
in quiet water; but the struggle necessary to get to the cur*
rent is sometimes more than a tired man cares for. The
athlete, on the contrary, likes a climb among granite crags;
the wildness of the scene agrees with tha rapid leaping of his
blood, and he can not easily overtax muscles hardened by
constant use. But a man whose one form of exercise during
eleven months of the year is a walk to and from his office,
does as well to begin with lake fishing, and tone his muscles
by degrees; casting with tbe left as well as tbe right hand,
and claiming rowing privileges on occasion.

As for surroundings, surely one must be deaf, dumb and
blind who remains indifferent to the charms of such a lake as
Webber. No morning have I aver gone out on it and not felt
Btrange little thrills of delight as the tiny waves made gay by
early sunbeams came rippling against the boatside, full of
messages from the cool inlet that has its source far in the
heart of the mountains Even the quaint-looking mosses
and weeds at the bottom of the lake take on new shades of
green and gold with every passing hour, and have wonderful
tales for all who will listen. The pretty clamp of green
willows at the lower end smile gaily beneath the dark tam-
aracks of the mountain likea band of merry maidens grouped
by tbe gloomy fates. And, oh, the joy of skirting around the
edges where saucy, white blooms offer a premium for indis-
creet attempts at plucking! And the indescribable pleasure,
: on a sultry morning, when tbe ripple is still a thins to be
; hoped for, of stealing carefully past the rocks in the outlet
and getting a draught from a clear spring that nestles under
the bank as if coquetting with the wistful stream that may not
possess it!

Such a morning is now foremost in my mind. The ripple
had just announced itself after an hour's dead calm, and our
boatman was making careful way over the choicest casting
ground near the outlet, but nothing rewarded our efforts

Cil we reached the s juIIows bordering a broad meadow,

and iu close proximity to a severely practical dairy, where
disagreeable odors are given to the traveling public f'.ee of
cost. This stretch of wa'er has always held a deep charm for
me; looked at carefully it has the appearance of transparent
amber, and on the clean gravel bottom Sir Salmo takes his
siesta or makes merry with his friends. No sooner had we
reached it on the morning in question, than a daring trout
made a dart for the sedate governor occupying the place of
honor ou my oast.

"Didn't strike soon enough, eh?" queried my companion,
who was casting diligently from tbe bow of the boat.

"No," I answered, a trifle ruefully, but with some secret
satisfaction iu Salmo's escape. This satisfaction, it is per-
haps needless to say, was not shared by my companion — one
of the be*t and kindest of men, but "too keen an angler to
appreciate even philosophical admiration for tbe cleverness
of an escaped trout.

I was duly punished for my treason, though no more rises
disturbing our equanimity until we had gone well on toward
deep water. Then came a sudden "Ha! Sheldon! here's our
big fellow at last!'' which made the boatman turn his head,
and drew my attention to the graceful line that went out
with such unening precision from the bow. It was taut
now, and struggling to make his escape from a deceitful
grouse hackle divpper, was a gooaly trout. In the water he
seemed a monster, tnd I watched tbe light four-ounce rod
and tine drawn gut lender wirh considerable apprehension,
particularly after we had began to drift among the tall weeds.
Nature will forgive me if. in my secret soul, I hoped this was
not a clever trout. Yet I had not much confidence in my
own hope, and we were all rather nervously awaiting his
first run.

One of the same kind, three or four evenings previous, ha-i
given an angler good sport by making two 50-yard runs, a
high spring out of water and varied proceedings between
whiles by 6andry jerks and twists as entertaining to specta-
tors as interesting to tha fisherman. But if there is one
riddle more difficult of guessing than another it is whether
the trout you have hooked will adopt the particular method I
of your friend's in his struggle for freedom. The one my '
companion had impaled was not imitative, or frisky or reck-
less. I fancy his disposition was not of the best for he
sulked and pulled, sulked and pulled until we fancied every-
thing strained beyond redemption, when suddenly, with
what Bobert Burns would have called "a total lack of gin- !
horse prudence," he made a determined rush forward and
found himself in the landing net.

"This ain't his first scrimmage, don't you forgit," said the
boatman, showing how the front's mouth was scarred.

"No, no," auswered the successfal fisherman, lighting his
pipe. * He's the rascal that carried off my leader last week. '
Pull a turn on your left end we'll try for another. How is j
he?"

"Fine. One pound and seven-eighths, full weight; 18
inche6 long. Not exactly perfect."

Perhaps not as the triplicate ratio of solids goes, but to my
mind a grand creature.

No long, lean characteristics about him. Aitogetherplnmp i
and jolly looking, with a neat jbead and good breadth of
back. In color he was a picturs— constantly bringing to my .
mind sunlight on a bed of gravel, with just a :tonch of dark, |
green shadow and graceful bits of white sea-ftara. His back i
was an olive, almost invisible from its depth of tint; his
sides resembled nothing so much aa the heart of a sea-shell, i
except that the center band of rich salmon pink was too firm
and decided, and on the under side pale yellow and white
gave him the necessary delicacy of hue. The spots on the
back and sides were dark and large, thoss on the back espec-
ially so, nearly round in form and extending to the tip of
the nose. From gill to tail right through the centre of the
side ran a straight, dark line and the gills themselves were a
bright reddish color.

A further examination shuwed this in relation to the' fins:

Dorsal 11 spines.

Pectoral 12 spines.

Ventral 8 spines.

Caudal * 20 spines.

Anal 11 spines.

Though we caught several fish this morning, he dwarfed
them all and we obeyed the midday horn, with unusual
alacrity that he might come under the inspection of other
fishermen. On every side his beauty was conceded, and
later in the day when he made his second appearance served
with an appetizing sauce, there was no dissenting voice as
to his excellence. Baked, the flesh was of a pale shrimp
pink color, and fat creamed up among the flaky tid-bits with
a delicate richness that would have made the shade of Dame
Juliana pale with envy of the jolly fishermen who were per-
mitted such a dish.

In choosing my companion's prize capture as a specimen,
I mean nothing derogatory to his finny brethren. Even the
beautiful Greeks had an Adonis and trout should be willing
to have one of their numb r described, however imperfectly,
instead of all beiog classed in a bunch as 'speckled beauties.'
In truth all Webber trout are princely creatures, even the
little fellows, running about three to the pound, which insist
on t-ikiog your fly and making a plucky little fight merely to
give you the annoyance of throwing tbem back in the water,
have a soft, silvery beauty that makes one think of child-
hood. Nothing grieves me more deeply than when one of
these dating little imps gets wound up and dies before he can
be extricated. I feel as I always do after plucking some
tender half-blown flower.

The trout most often taken in Webber weighs from three
quarters to one pound, is as pretty in his way as our beauty
and make3 a very gallant fight for liberty. A good angler
fishing Webber every day for a week or two soon gets rid of
the idea that all well-struck fish are his. Care iu handling
and playing obviates loss to a certain extent, but when a
trout gets possession of 50 or 60 yards of line where weeds
are plenty, it is not well to be too sure of him. The chances
are he will get back to his feeding ground with half your
leader as a trophy. And strange as it may seem this my un-
certainty is an added charm to angling. Man, in everything,
seems to love the chase as much as the capture and the
angler rarely finds a trout so desirable as the one he loses.
There is no doabt but the high degree of excellence
att&ioed by Webber trout is due to almost perfect spawning
and feeding grounds. In addition to i's clear, pure mountain
source, tbe inlet makes quite an extended curve through
open meadow land upon wbich the sunlight pours its warm-
est rays from morning until evening. Here oa a bed of
gleaming gravel trout are safe to bask in light and add
warmth to their coloring. Farther up, where tbe stream
comes through a wooded meadow, .the soft bed is frill of
caddis and the purfnee literally swarming with small and
tempting looking flies. S ill higher, where it springs forth
from the mountain, its waters are as clear and pure as oolj
show oan make them, and never stream leaped more gallantly
over the boulders of its bed. Touching the lake itself as a
home for trout, every verdiot must needs be favrable.

Where else shall we find such depths and shoals, such purple
clearness and such tender shade? Guarded hy winter snow
and warmed hy summer sun, it nsts in the bosom of the
mountains— a drop of purple blood nourishing the lull nines
of the heights. "

From actual knowledge I can say that trout from Inde-
pondence, Fordyce, Trnckee River and Lake Tahoe are iu no
way comparable to the Webber fish for delicacy and richness
of flavor; and should it ever come to a question of restocking
this lake, it is the general opinion of anglers that none but
(he same trout should be used. To turn lessgamey or more
gross fish into such a bit of bonnie water would bean out-
rage nature could never pardon. Petroxelea

San Francisco, Aug. 15, 1S83.

The lengthening days of autumn and suggestions of sever-
ity in the winds are bringing tbe army of anglers to the city
from the resorts where they have spent so many weeks in
royal sport. Iu so far as can be learned at present writing
the season has been a very peculiar one. Averaging tbe
catches, about as great weight of fish has been taken as in
other feasons. but in numbers tbe kills have been much
smaller than in former snmm.rs. A v^ry obstrvant fisher-
man related his experience at Webber and Incept n^enc-e to
us the other day. He had fished those lakes lor several
years and invariably with marked sneresa. This year he
did fairly well, but under conditions dissimilar to any pre-
viously noted. At Webber especially, the latter part of June
usually bring-* black and red ants in myriuds, together with
dons of a dozen varieties, and black flies in million*. Toward
evening the drowned flies lie on the lake almost in w indrows,
and the water fairly boils with greedy feeding trout. This
year few or no ants were there. Theducs were absent and
about all of the flies common to that lovelv bo W of water
There was a little greyish midge on the lake in limited
numbers, but until the flies had fhlbn into the water and
become soaked, the fish did not take them. The old stand-
bys iu the way of tackle were comparatively valueless. 'I he
dun spiders and other duns of which the Webber anglers
tiad secured scores of dozens were rejected. For a little
time the Francis seemed to be the proper thing, but that
fancy was soon dispelled. Governors, red SDinners. the
various pheasant hackles, grouse and woodcock winged flies
and other standard colors were taken or unnoticed in most
capricious fashion. The moBt careful comparison of notes
did not determine anyone fly as superior to other?, until
chance put one with bright yellow body on a cast. The
yellow seemed the thing and was thereafter used by all who
had them or could borrow from more fortucute brtthnn.
But even with the prevailing color there was manifest a
most surprising lack of keenness on the part of tbe trout.
At intervals tbey were taken freely, sometimes for an hour
or two, and would then refuse anything thrown to them.
Nor was lack better when the spoon was nsed. Webl er has
always yielded good catches to the sporn aud some decent
trout were of course hooVed. bnt a d» zen fsb weighing from
three-quarteis to a pound and a quarter about exhausted the
patience o£ the trollers this year. A singular fact was that
such as were taken were lusty, fat aud nuusually strong.

Some rather staitling incidents are related of certain
parties of noted angh-rs while in ihe moun'ains. An im-
promptu exemsion from Webber to Fordyce was recently
made by a jollv party, well known to San Francisco. If
styled Wilson, WTillard, Jack and Maddox, none l.ut friends
can identify tbem. Maddux and son took horses, the others
traveled by wagon to the summit overlooking Fordyce.
Beaching the spot where foot travel had perforce to begin,
a consultation was had, with looks askance first one of the
party and then enother, showed disinclination to face tbe
roughnesses and perils of the rugged granite mountain tides
which shut Fordjce in like prison walls. A few minutes
chat determined WibNrd and Jack. They would slay with
the wagon and go back to Webber. Wilson and his attend-
ant boaiman decided to finish the trip as per schedule, and
levied upon the others for all luncheon supplies, potted
meats, delicacies, aud drinkables. Starting down the bald
granite, dotted here and there by clumps of spruce and fir
and often stumbling at imminent danger to impedimenta
carried. Wilson had descended about half way, and halted
in the edge of a little meadow encircled by a close fringe of
small firs. The boatman a little before had taken another
course which brought him into the opposite edge of the
clearing. Before resting long Wilson noticed a low, rumbl-
ing sound which seemed to proceed from some animal near
at band, and looking ronnd saw a red-eyed, wild mountain
bull just in the act of charging upon him. To drop his bas-
ket, bags and tackle was the work of a moment, and to
climb upon the trunk of a fallen tree of another. Tbe bull
made vigorous demonstrations. Tbe angler was unarmed,
except that he had a pocket pistol and a box of shot car-
tridges to tit it. To call the boaiman was anything but safe
for the latter functionary, and the angler btood on that tree-
trunk while the lagging moments passed, in dread sus-
pense lest the bull should confine him to the unused plat-
form indefinitely. 'Finally the pistol was-3lrougbt forth,
and many of the pepj ery shot-cartridges discharged at short
range into the bull, but only to enrage bim the more.

Disheartened at last Wibon gave vent to a whoop of
mingled rage and dispair. The yell did what force and pain
could no', and the boll ran off incontinently. The angler
resumed his luggage and reached Fordyce in safety to find
Maddox installed in Roniug's charming cabin, .with a mess
of biggish trout sTzzling for supper.

Bloody Run, a streamlet near by, was full of fish, black
and lean, having just finished spawning. The party bad no
luck in ihe evening, but with bait and tbe fish taken were
not diserable. On the next day a trip was made to the head
of the lake where Meadow Lake Creek eUers it. There
plenty ot clean fish were taken, but not with the fly. Only
the spoon or bait could be used.

Fordyce and Roning's Cottage have entertained Borne lively
parties. The place was known to but a few until four years
ago when Mr. J. M. Bassford Jr., Henry Bassford and a
friend cbnuced upon if while fishing the river below the
lake. The river afforded such sport that the lake was neg-
lected at that time, but in the following year the same per-
j sons went to Fordyce with proper introductions, and bad
such sport as is vouchsafed only to those who can dtpait
I cheerfully from beaten paths and go trustfully into by-waya
} with only a piece of bacon, a sufficient firying-pan, tackle
■ enougb, and trust in that Providence which tempeis all
; severities to anglers and other good people. The Fordyce
trout tbiit year were keen. Tbe following year splendid
j sport was had there, and large boxes of superb Heh were
] sent to frieuds. List year even betttr lock than hi fore re-
warded the same person*, and those who received fish united
j in pronouncing them unexceptionable. The general singu-
larity of the season may account for the comparative poor
I resa of the recent visit referred to elsewhere.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIB.

August 1st, Santa Rosa August 13th to 18th inclusive

Aug. 1st, Petaluma August 20tb to 25th '*

Aug. Is*, Chico August 21st to 25th "

Aug. 10th, Marysville AugUBt 28ih to Sept 1st "

Aug. 1st, Qlenbrook August ifith to Sept. 1st "

Aug. 1st. Golden Gale August 27th to Sept 4th "

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Aug. 20th, Nevada State Fair, Reno Sept. 17tb to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 1st, Stockton Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

Sep. 10th, Lakeport Sept. 18 to Sept. 22 "

Aug. 20tb, Carson City, Nevada Sept. 24th to Sept. 29lh "

Aug. 1st, San Jose ...Sept. 24tb to Sept. 29th "

Aug . 1 st, N.ipa Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th "

Aug. 1st, San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th "

Sept 1st, San Luis Obispo Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

PAYMENTS rN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, Becond payment S3C0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. Int. " " 25 In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " " 26 In twu-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymment 60 Occident stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting S10O Stanford Stake, 1888.

"Plebian Pacers.'

The lateral motion fellows are showing that the stigma
of plebian can no longer to be attached to them. The
dams of Arrow and Bessemer by thoroughbreds, and
these of high cast, the sire of Budd Doble with a strong
daBh of blood, and the granddam of Balscra Wilkes a
mare of high breeding. Arrow aDd Bessemer are by far
the best two juvenile pacers which have ever appeared.
Arrow with a four-year-old record of 2:14, Bessemer at
the same age only a second behind. The dam of Arrow
by a son of Glencoe, and plenty more crosses of high
strains. Concord, the sire of the dam of Bessemer, was
by Lexington, und his dam Bellamira by imp. Monarch.
Then the sire of Bessemer is a son of Tattler, the dam of
which was the thoroughbred mare Tell Tale having a
double strain of Medoc. The sire of Budd Doble, Indian-
apolis, was three-quarters of the same blood as Voltaire,
both froui dams by Mambrino Chief.

The races which these junior sidewheelers won at
Cleveland were reinarkeble. Bessemer in a field, of
eleven won in straight heats, 2:18, 2.16£, 2:15; Arrow
with seven competitors repeated the straight work in
2.15| 2:14£, 2:13£. At Buffalo the Californian had a
elose call. Making a bad break in the first heat it was
all that Doble could do to save his distance, and in the
second the prevailing opinion was that Gossip Jr. beat
him, though the judges awarded it to both in 2:13+.
After the dead heat Arrow had it all his own way, the
report stating: "For the third, fourth and fifth heats
Arrow was much too Xast for the others." There was
where the racing blood asserted its aapexiority.

Golden Gate Stallion Trot.

Should the trio of stallions keep in good shape, tbeir
race on the opening day of the Golden Gate Fair will be
a grand affair. That two of them are in prime order so
ft*r as can be told by ocularity, we are ready to vouch for.
Guy Wilkes is not only looking well, but moving with
more precision than usual. Stamboul, to the eye, could
not appear better, and as he jogged around the track
Thursday morning he went with such a bouyant air as if
he realiztd that the garland of championship encircled
his neck. Hdly is not apt to make a mistake in order-
ing his horses, and it is safe to expect that Woodnut will
be in like good condition. Stamboul having demon-
strated that great improvement is likeiy to follow after
the mouth is full, it must not he forgotten that the son
of Nutwood stands on the same ground. He showed
that he was coming all the time in his races of last year.
At San Jose, August 18 h, he won the first and third
heats in 2:2 1^, 2:21, having won at Petaluma, August
6th, in 2:23$, 2:24$, 2:23. JaneL. beat him at San Jose,
but at Sacramento, September 22d, he defeated her and
a numbers of others, a straight heat victory in 2:21f,
2:23^, 2:22£. On August 10th he won on the Bay District
course a hard race of five heats, but his best performance
was at Stockton, when on September 28th he beat Conde,
Black Diamond, Jane L. and Longfellow. The first
heat was won by Conde in 2:20, the second, third and
fourth by Woodnut in "2:27£, 2:19£, 2:20. Thus during
the grand circuit he kept lowering his figures, and now
there is no telling the mark he can make.

We felt confident that the association made a wise
move in offering the stallion purse; from the present
outlook it seems to have been an inspiration. Ten
thousand people is none to many to calculate upon, and
arrangements should be made whereby a still larger
assemblage can be provided for.

Chico Fair.

From the list of entries published it will be seen that
the fair which openes at Chico next Thursday, 21st inst.,
promises capital sport. Coming at the Bame time as
Petaluma there were apprehensions of short entry lists,
though as was predicted in this paper, the are so many
horses in training in California that such fears were
unwarranted. The result proves that the ground was
tenable. In all of the important races the entries are
as many as can be handled satisfactorily, and so far as
our knowledge extends the horses in the various classes
are so closely matched that interesting contests -will be
the rule. Take the 2:27 class which is a fair illustra-
tion: Wallace G. 2:26$, Jim L 2:37, Hazel Kirk, 2:30
Barbaro 2:30, Eros 2:29*. Ha Ha 2:31, Ed 2:26f, Jim
Blaine, .2:39$. Victor 2:30|, Artist 2:26£. If Jim Blaine
is the black gelding formerly owned by Mr. Fletcher,
he has a record of 2:26|, and as the above are taken
from the Year Booh there may have been a lowering
since the first of January. At all events there is Jittle
hazard in predicting a good race, and the more study
that is given the entries in all the classes, the s*ronger
will be the impression that the races will be as exciting
as a person could desire.

There is no question in reqard to the attendance. This
being the first of the up country fairs the charm of
novelty will be a potent auxiliary. That section of the
country never fails to make a crop, some years, perhaps
more favorahle than others, but invariably a good re-
tujta. That means settled prosperity, and when a ma-
jority of people are doing well that is a gaurantee that
the attractions of the fair will not be overlooked.

Our two visits to Chico awakens pleasant recollections.
Pleasant reminiscences of the people, the country, every-
thing in fact, we saw, met or heard. A grand country
well worth atrip from the bay, or from across the moun-
tains to visit. The northern citrus belt, the centre of a
fruit region which cannot be surpassed, the home of all
the cereals, thousands of acres in vines, ten of thousands
in wheat. A grand country for stock, clear streams
which rise in the higher altitude, springs breaking from
the foothills. Our first visit was in springtime, or rather
at the season when spring comes in the Eastern States.
The first, night there was a thunderstorm, and the peals,
the flashes, and the heavy rain-drops beating on the
roof was music that reminded of "back home." The
wheat was in bloom, and a drive fiom I he town to the
place then owned by Harmon Bay, through the rancho
of Mr. Reavis to the Sacramento River was an enjoyable
trip. Between Mr. Reavis' house and the river were
fields of grain, hundreds of acres in each, and not a spot
wnere there was the least indication of failure, the
bearded beads all of a height Grand old oaks in the
pasture fields and herds of sleek cattle and colts which
carried the marks of high lineage in their graceful
iorms.

Could we leave home there would be a stroug tempta-
tion to revisit Chico. Petaluma would pull strongly in
that direction, and to make a choice be somewhat
troublesome. There will be plenty of enjoyment at
either place, and plonly of people to oheur the viotor.

Late Arrivals at the Oakland Trotting Park
Saturday last John A. Goldsmith arrived at the Oak-
land track with his stable of horses, and Tuesday of this
week the Roaemeade string took up their quarters there.
Under Mr. Goldsmith's charge are William Corbitt's
Guy Wilkes, Sable Wilkes, Grandee, a two-year-old
sidter to Sable Wilkes and Mamie Comet. L. J. Rose's
contingent are Stamboul, Alcazar, Dubec and Visalia,
Walter Maybern having charge. All are looking well.
We saw Guy Wilkes and Grandee worked on Tuesday,
and so far as we are able to judge from the exhibition
these two are in capital shape. Guy certainly looks
better than he did in 1886, and appears to have more
"snap" than he ever had. Speed too, judging from the
way he came down the stretch at the conclusion of the •
mile, and to our eye with easier action. Grandee has
always been a prime favorite of ours. We watched him
closely in his exercise last year and came to the con-
clusion that he was one of the phenomenal trotters. He
has grown more than we expected, and though not as
well "furnished" as some of our California three-year-
olds, he has gained substance to an extent that augurs
plenty of power when fully matured. As he will trot
in Petaluma next week we will omit what we think uf
his present speed. The watuh was not called upon, and
the eye is not entirely tiustwortby. This much we can
say that he was moving with his old-time easy action,
and with more power. Sable Wilkes is looking well,
having gained in length since his vacation commenced.
His sister is of an entirely different build, more of what
is usually called pacing form, though sidewheelers vary
in shape as well as other horses. •

The only one of the Rosemeade string we have seen at
the time of writing is Visalia. She is one of the hand-
somest fillies we ever saw and judging from seeing her
in harness, jogging Rathbone by her side, her form is
cast in a high mold. The double strain of The Moor is
backed by a son of Langford, so that it is not surprising
that she should show a "close approximation to the form
of a racehorse." We use the wotds nwrked with quota-
tion marks with a good deal of saisfaction, as in one of
our first controversies, the man who took the other Bide
rang all maner of changes on the use if them claiming
that racing form and trotting shape were entirely
different and attempted to show that they were antagon-
istic. Now that the fastest trotters are approaching
the model of a majority of the magnates of the turf,
and a large majority of breeders are beginning to
recognize the advantages of "high form," the mountain
built of ridicule and sneers is fast sinking to the plain of
common sense. Much as has been written about Stam-
boul, he is well worthy of still more attention, and if
we can possibly manage to spare the time will give him
a close examination and be prepared to publish an exact
description in the paper of next week.

Sonoma and Marin.

Two grand counties are those which Dear the above
titles. Marin from bay to ocean, tSomoma one of the
most fertile shires in this land of fertility. Fortunate
in location and climate, still more foitunate in the in-
telligence of the people who dwell there. Small farms
prevail, and there are few ranches extending over leagues
of country. There is a diversity oi pursuits, and conse-
quently a variety of interests. Nearly all, however, are
cependent on stock raising, agriculture or horticulture,
and consequently the annual fairs are given a hearty
support.

There are few counties in any country which would
sustain two such exhibitions as that which is now under
way at Santa Rosa, and which will be followed the
coming week by that at Petaluma. Marin, of courso, is
an important factor in the second exhibition, though the
bulk of support comes from Sonoma.

Since the new grounds were ^obtained, the new traok
built and the other adjuncts completed, Petaluma is not
outranked by any of the California fairs, and from those
who have trained horses there this summer, we learn that
the track is as nearly perfect as can bo looked for. It is
unquestionably a fast track. So nearly a "dead level""
that the eye fails to detect inequalities, with soil admir-
ably adapted for the purpose, kept in the oareful manner
it is, it could scarcely fail to be fast. That it is also safe
is the verdict of all. The best evidence of that being the
freedom of ailments among the large number of horses
which hrve been trained there. The management is
excellent. J. H. White, the President, has had a great
deal of experience in all things pertaining to an agricul-
tural exhibition. One of the most prominent breeders
of Holstein cattle in the State, he is thoroughly posted
in the cattle interests. The best proof of his knowledge
of bovines is the opinion of competent judges, who say
that his herd of the famous breed which he gives partic-
ular attention cannot be excelled.

Horses have been given a full share of attention, and
from the time we landed in California until the present

Supplement to Breeder and Sportsman.

Sonoma and Mann District Agricultural

Society.

The Kit irie v

No. 1— Running. Five-eigbtliE of .1 mile.
Harry G. Thornton names ch c Joe Hoge

By Joe Hooker, dam Viola K.
T. Bally names ch c Littlr- Phil

By Leinster, dam Lilly H.
Thos. G Jones names b g „ Jack t'ot

By Joe Hooker, dam Lugena.
No. 5— Running. Mile and repeat.
B.,C. Holly namea ch f Fusilade's Last

By J. W. Norton, dam Fneilade.
D. MeGovern names e g „ St. Patrick

By Hubbard, dam by Monday.
Bruce Cockrill names b ra Daisy D

By Wbeatly, dam Black Maria.
No. 9— Running. One and one-eigtth mile, for thret-yenr-olds.
B.C. Holly names chf. Nancy

By Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.
Wni. Boots names b g Nabeau

By Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.
Win. Boots names blk g Ledon

By Nathan Coumbs, dam Gypsy.
F. P. Lowell names b c Leon

By Leinster, dam Ada A.
Enoch Yates names b s Obcbt Wilde

By Don Victor, dam Esther.
H. I. Thornton names s g. Kildare

By imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake.
No. 13— Running. All ages. Mile dash.
B. C. Holly names ch f Fusilade's Last

By J. W. Norton, dam Fntsilade.
B. C. Holly names ch f Nancy

By Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.

D. MeGovern names s g St. Patrick

By Hnbbard, dam by Monday.

E. Yates names b s Oscar Wilde

By Dou Victor, dam Esther.
H. I. Thorntor. Games s h Kildare

B\ imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake.
No. 17— Running. All ages. One and one-half mile dash.
B. F. Deoio narat-s br c Sid

By imp. ;-idarther, dam Estella.
Will. Boots names blk g Index

Bv Toad Stt venB, dam Gvpsy.

F. P. Lowell names b e - Leon

By LeiHSter. dam A a A.

' D. MeGovern names b g St. Patrick

By Hubbard, dam by Monday.
Trotting— 2:0 claBS.

G. W. Woodard names b in Rosie Mc

By Alexander Button, dam Rusedale.
O. A. Hickuk names b b Klector

By Electioneer, du:n Ladv Baocock.
Palo Alto Stock Farm names b g\ Express

By Electioneer, dam Esther by Exprets.

James a, Dtistin n lines b^. _ Judge

Chas. Davis names blk g .. Franklin

By Gen. Re o.
No. 3-Trotting. 2:23 class.
H. W. Senla nnmesb g Alfreds

Hy Elmo, dam Norah MarBlial.
Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f Gertrude Russell

By Electioneer, dam Winnie G. by Planet.

James DaBtin names bg Gus Wilkes

W.F.Smith names blk g Thapsin

By Berlin, dam Lady Hubbard.
Trotting— Three -v ear-old, district.
W. R. Overholser harness s Oaknut

By Dawn, dam by Volunteer.
J. H. Whit' names chf. Alice

Ry Hemanni.
D.R. Misner nam«s bike Anti-Coolie

By Anteeo, dam oy Hauler.
M.O' Riley names brc Alto

Byi"Anteeo, dam Emma Taylor.
Guerne i Murphy naint-a b c. Alfred G.

By Anteeo, dam by Speculation.
A. Mc Fad gen names be ....Redwood

By Anteeo, fTam Ltu Medium.
E.C Holly nameschg Sen DaviB

By Great Tom, dam Lena.
No. 6 - Trotting. Yearling, district.
H. W.Peck names be Ferndale

By Anteeo, dam Nellie by John Nelson.
W. Page n*mes b f Leoline

Bv Clovis.dam Leah.

A. L. Whitney names be

By Dawn, dam May belle by Arthurton.
Same names bf

By Dawn, JennieOtfntt.
No. 8— Trotting. Twn-year-olds.

Palo Alto stock Farm makes five eutries, all by Electioneer, asiol-
lows: b f Palo Alto Belle, dam Beautiful Eells; b f Sunol, dam Waxana;
bcCoin, dam Cecil; gr f Colma, dam Soutag Mohawk; be Leon, dam
Lina K.
Z. E. Simmons names b f. Fortuna

By Florida, dam.Geo. Wilkts.
E. Geddihgs names s g EdwinG

Bv Sidney, dam Alma.
Thomas Smith names be George Washington

By Mainbrlno Chief, Jr., dam Fanny Hose.
W. Page names b 8 Electric

By Eteetioneer, dan. Manette.
San Mateo Stock Farm namee b f Jet Wilkes

By Guy Wilkes, dam Sable.
Same enters b f Anita

By Le Grand, dam Hannah Price.
Pleasanton Stock Farmmmesbs Margaret S

By Director, dam May Day,
No. 10— Trotting. Yearling stake.

B. E. Harris names b f Lorena

By Jim Mnlvaney. dam »■ Imorena.
Palo Alto *-tock Farm names ch c Norris

Bv Ansel, dam Norma.
Geo. Kneierntmes b f _ Josie Willi ms

By Gold Nut. dam Flora.
W. Tage names eb c Peepoday

By Dawn, dam Emma.
Valensln Stock Farm names Fleet

By Sidney, dam Flight.
No. 11— Pacing. 2:21 class,
W. B. Bradbury names ch g Little Hope

Bv Tempest Jr„ dam by Wilson Blue Bull.

Chas. I. Havens names blkg Racquet

L. E. Claueon names Bg Damlana

By Admiral.
Pete Brandow names b g Prussian Boy

By Gen Benton, dam Prussian Maid.
Pleasanton Stork Farm names ch f ...Gold Leaf

By Sidney, dam Fern Leaf.
H. C. Alrhart & Co. name b g San Diego

By \ ictor, dam Thoroughbred. (formerly Yolo)
No. 12— Trotting. Four-year-old.
Palo Alto Stock tarm names b f. Maiden

By Electioneer, dam May Queen.
Same enters b t Ella

By Electioneer, dam Lady Ellen.
Same enters ch c Carlisle

By Piedmont, dam Idabelle.
Same e- ters br c Nemo

Bv Clay, dam Nettie Benton.
Same n*mes b c _ „ Wellington

By»Electioneer, dam Waxana.
W. Page names b s Mortimer

By Electioneer, dam Marti.
San Mateo Stock Farm names b f Gina WilkeB

By Guv Wilkes, dam Blanrbe.
No. 14 District. Trotti"g. Two-year- old.

D. S. Frasier cameB blk p Secretary

By Director, dam Maad.
Thos. Smith enters b c Geo. Washington

Bv Mambrino Chief Jr., dam Fannie Rose.
J. H. Whte names ch f ..Henrietta D

By Hemanni.
Same names b f Mountain Quail

By Hernannl.
A. J- Zane names g c Captor

By Capri, dam by A. W. Richmond.
Guerne it Murphy name b s G. A. M

By Anteeo, dam by Speculation.
W. Page names b a Eclectic

By Electioneer, dam Madetta.
No. 16— Trotting. Three year-old.
Palo Alto Stock Farm mnkes four entries as followB: b c Monteith, by
Electioneer, dam Mamie C\; b f Wavelet, by Piedmont, dam Wave; be
Amigo, bv Electioii'-er, dum Nadine; ch f Angelina, by Ansel, dam
Elaine.
W. C. Harlan names b f Dinah

By Prompter, dam Spruule mare.

E. Giddings names b g. Mlnot

Bv Bay Rose, dam Qneen.
Jas. P. Kerr names blk s Memo

By Sidney, dam Flirt.
A. McFadgen names b c Redwood

By Anteeo, dam Lew Medlnm.
San Maten Stock Fai in names b g. Grandee

By Le Grange, ''am Norma.
Pleasanton Stock Farm names blk b Direct

By Director, (Tarn Elehora.

No. 20. District. Trotting. 2:3i.
J, H. White names b 8 Hernanni

By Electioneer, dam by Paul's Abdalh.li.
James Corcoran names b g.. ~. Frank O'Neil

By Whlppleton.dam Fllgl.t by Gllpatrick.

B. C. Holly names b f Economy

By Echo, dam Lady Berkey.

G. Pacheco naraeB b m Roena

Bv Echo, dam Thoroughbred.

C. W. Gardner names blk g BurtOD

By Naubuec dam unknown.
M. O'Riley mines b m Ann. to

By Anteeo, dam Emma Taylor.
Thos. Smith names b s Mambrino Cl.ief Jr

By Clark'B Chief, dam by Mamhrino Patchen.
— — - ♦

Los Angeles Fair.

{Continued. >
THIRD DAY — AUGUST 8TH.

The attendance on the third day was very large, the grand
stand being crowded to its utmost capacity, even the stairs
and approaches finding individuals glad to pay the extra
charge for an exalted position where a good view of the course
could be obtained. The racing wns very fine, the contesis
being close and the time good.

'Ibe Hist race on the programme, a three-quarter mile dash,
had four tt rters, W. L. Appleby's chestnut till} Carmen being
a hot favorite. This filly was as fit as hands could make her,
and she won easily hy five lengths. There was a short delay
at the starting post, owing lo the fractiousness of Welcome,
and when the flag fell Cirnieu whs in froi.t, and made the
running witn Serpolette and Welcome in close attendance.
The second favorite, Heliotrope, was slow at getting off. At
the half mile Carmen was half a length in front, Welcome
second and Serpolette third, with Heliotrope some two
lengths behind. This order was unchanged at the three-
quirter, where O'Xeil and Heliotrope b^gan to move up. tak-
ing at the seven-eighths second position. In the stretch Car-
men was still in the lead, winning in a canter by five lengths,
Heliotrope second, a length in front of Serpolette. The time,
1:15£, is very good, and shows the daoghter of Wild Idle to
be an excellent filly.

August S — Running Race.

For 3-year-olds. Purse $400; $260 to first, £100 to second,
$10 to third; % mile dash.
Mr. W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown,

113 lbs., Hitchcock 1

Mrs. S. B. Wolfskill's bf Heliotrope by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone, by

Norfolk, 113 lbs., O'Neil 2

Owen Bros.' ch f Serpolette, by Norfolk, dam Mattie Glen, 113 lbs.,

Howson 3

Also ran Welcome (Cook).

Won by five lengths; length between second and third;
time 1:15%.

Pools sold— Carnie j $55, Heliotrope $35, field §9;
Incidents.

A complaint was made to the judges that Wicks, the rider
of John Treat, had struck Hitchcock, the rider of Laura Gard •
ner, over the head with his whip, when entering the stretch.
Ou this being proved the judges imposed a fine of $50 and
debarred him from riding till the fine was paid. When in
the stretch, Moses B, swerving from side to side in distress,
collided with and injured a spectator, George Howson, who,
in excitement, had run into the track to see the finish. The
injury is not serious.

There were eleven eutries in the second race, a l^-mile
dash. Four starters came to the post, Idalene Cotton, Aloses

B, Laura Garduer and John Treat. The first three were in
the mile dash on the previous Monday, which race Laura
won in 1:435^, with Moses second and Idalene third". In
this race, therefore, Laura Gardner was a hut favorite.
She proved herself again a thorough racehorse, running a
splending race in most creditable time. But Idalene Cotton
showed up magnificently, being beaten by a short neck only.
They gut away on the third attempt, John Treat leading,
Idalene Cotton being second and the favorite third.

Passing the stand, John Treat, forcing the pace, led, Laura
Gardner a length behind, and they held ihese positions to
the quarter pole, Idalene Cotton being third with Moses B
a close fourth. From here to the half the leader and the
favorite were racing hotly, and at the three quarter pole the
filly led by a half length. John Treat was now out of it, and
at the head of the stretch Idalene Cotton came on, and the
two fillies made a desperate race home — Laura Gardner fin-
ishing first, Idalene a very close second, and John Treat a
good third —Time 2:07*^. This time is wonderful, being
within a quarter of ;t second of the best for the distance,
and is the best on the Pacific Coast.

August 8 — Running Pubse.
$60ii; all ages; weight for age; $390 to first, $150 to sec-
ond, $60 to third horse. One and one-fourth miks.
W. L. Appleby's b m Laura Gardner, by Jim Brown, dam Avail. 113

lbs, , Hitchcock 1

Maltese Stable's ch ra Idalene Cotton, by Jim Brown, dam Lizzie P.

113 lbs., Cook 2

Al. Murine's g g John Treat, by Shiloh, dam by Norfolk. 117 lbs.,

Wicks 3

Also ran Moses B. (O'Neil.)

Won by a short neck. Two lengths between second and
third. Time, 2:07%.

Pools sold—Gardner $50, Cotton $15, field $12.

In the three-year-old race there were but two starters,
Direct and Gossiper. Direct won in straight heats.

Trotting.
Three-year-old stake, foals of 1885; $50 entrance, $25 to
accompany nomination, $25 July 31; $250 added. Mile
heats, 3 in 5:

Pleasanton Stock Farm, b c Direct, by Director, dam Echora,
by Echo, McDowell I 1 1

C. A. Durfee, b c Gossiper, by Simmons, dam Lady Bryan, by

Smuggler, Dcrfee 2 2 2

Time, 2:38, 2:29J4 '2:30^-

No pools sold.

The fourth race of the programme was the event of the
day — indeed, the event of the meeting. The free-for-all trot
had three entries: 0. A. Hickok's Arab, record 2:16%, the
winner of 82 heats below 2:30; Palo Alto's Manzanita, pos-
sessor of the champion four-year-old record, 2:16, winner
of 20 heats below 2:30, most of which were in the 'teens;
and L. J. Rose's Stamboul, record 2:17}^, winner of 27
heats below 2:30. Arab is ten years old; Manzanita and
Stamboul were both foaled in 1882.

The public expected this to be a race worth seeing, and
speculation as to the result ran high. The enforced with-
drawal of Mauzinita was a disappointment to many. Her
irrevocable breakdown is mnch to be regretted.

Arab is (s. to b.) by Arthurton, dam Lady Hamilton, uu-
traced.

Stamboul is by Sultan record 2:24, dam Fleelwing, who
also threw to Sultan's cover Ruby, 2:19,3£. Fleetwing was
by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, out of a daughter of George M.
Patchen. record 2:23%; next dam by Old Abdallah.

Before the race Arab was the favorite, selling $100 agaiust
$40 for Stambonl. Both horses came lo the score inline

condition. On the third attempt they got away, Arab lead-
ing by a half length. But before reaching the eighth pol e
Stamboul was nose and nose with the gelding, and the two
animals went like a team until just before reaching the quar-
ter pole, where Stamboul had the lead by\rialf a length.
Time. 32}.^ seconds. The second quarter of a'mile was cov-
ered in 31%, with no change in their positions.. iXime for
the half, 1:04. This is the fastest half recorded for a stal-
lion. With Stamboul still in the lead, the pair sped on to-
the- three-quarter post\ Time, 1:39%. They swept into the "
stretch, places unchanged, but while Hiekok was urging
Arab on, Maben was holding back the eager stallion. Down
the stretch they Mew, Stamhoul first. Twice Hiekok called
on his gallant g-lding to do his best, but it was useless.
They passed the wire, Stamboul leading by a iwugth, in 2:15,
the fastest time ever made by a California' stiilHon.

The spectators were intensely excited by the spt*ndid con-
test they saw, but when the blackboard announced the won-
derful record, they went fairly wild. Mr. Rose was over-
whelmed with congratulations. The pools were now sold at
$100 for Stamboul and $10 for Arab. Those who put their
money ou the fl-jet-footed stallion before the race were now
happy.

The second heat was a contest as' good as the first. They
got off ou the second score, Arab in the lead by half a head.
A hundred yards away Stamboul pushed to the front, lead-
ing to the quarter by half a length in 33 seconds. At the
half the time was 1:07, the stallion beipg a length in front
of his competitor.

In this order they reached the three-quarter pole, in 1 :42r
when Stamboul began to let in more* daylight, and at the
head of the stretch was five lengths in advance of Arab.
Arab's effoits made no change in these pos'tions*. Ma-
ben was pulling hard on ihe stallion's bit all do\rn the
home-stretch, and Stamboul came in, an easy*wrmier. in
2:17;^. . y,

The result of the race was now a foregone conclusion In
the pools Stamboul sold for $200, while very few "want ed
Arab at $10.

In the start for the third heat Stamboul had the a^yjwitage
by half a head. All rouud the track they kept the ^ajj^e po-
sition, almost neck aud-neck, Arab fighting hard Ser the
victory, but not able to match Stamboul. At the seven-
eighths pole Stamboul drew away, and won easily, in 2:16%.

Stamboul's performance has been a great surprise to every
one, and it is one in which California's horsemen may well
take pride. Only three stallions have ever surpassed the
record, 2:15 — these are Masey Cobb, Patron and Phallas.

Maxey Cobb, in 1884, at nine years of age, made his record
of 2:13^ against time. Phallas, in the same year, aged
seven, made 2:133:1'; and Patron, in 1887, at five years old,
marked up 2:14^£ for five-year-old stallions to equal. The
nearest to this was Stamboul's record of last year, 2:17%.

SUMMARIES.
Trolling Purfe $1,2 0 free for all; StiOO to first, $3f)C to Becond, ?'80
to third, 81:0 to fourth. Mile heats, best a in 5.
L. J Hose, Los Angele*. Cal., b s Stamboul, by Sultan, dam

Fleetwing by Hambletonian — Mab n 1 1 1

O. A. Hiekok. can Francisco. Cal , b s Arab, by Arlhurton, dam

LadyHurailton-Hickok 2 2 2

Pools sold. Arab S60, Stamboul $20. After rirst heat,
Stamboul $60, Arab $30.

Fourth Day.

The races arrauged for to-day were four iu nnmber, the
alcGiunis twu-year-old stakes and an ail ages puise, and
two trotting races, the Sunny Slope for Iwc-year-ok's and the
2:30 c'ass.

For the first of these three starters appeared: Wild Oats,
Fandango and Four Aces. Each nf these cults had enthu-
siastic friends and betting was brisk. Wild Oats sold in the
pools at $35, Fandango at $25 end Four Ac s at $24. They
got away on the second attompt, Wild Onts a lergih in the
lead. At the quarter pole Fandango bad moved from third
place and was even with Wild Oats and Four Aces on their
quarters. Gradually he drew up until the three were racing
neck and neck. Entering the stietch Fandango led for an
instant, bat Frisco's whip sent Four Aces to the post. It
was a pretJy race home, and Four Aces increased Li3 lead,
while Fandango fell behind Wild Oate. Time, 1:47A.

Ed. McGinnis stakes for two-year-olds, foals of 18S6, to be
run at Autumn Fair 18SS; $50 entrauce, $25 forfeit, or only
$10 it declared January 1, 1887; $500 added, one mile. Sttike
for 18S8 to be named after the winner of this event. Closed
December 1, 1&76.
John D. Dunn's ch c Four Aces, by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of

ihe Mist— i.

W. T.. Appleby, Santa Clara, b c Wild Oat", by Wildidle, dam Mlary

Givens 2.

H.H. Fields, Los Angeles, ch c F.mdango, by Billy Lee, dam

Lrtrirdi £

The second race was a thrf e-qnarler mile heat, with
the Maltese Villa Stables' eh g Elwoo<', 113 pounds, Ed
O'Neil up; B. P. Hill's ch g Gladstone, 110 pounds, Wicks
up; D. R, Deu's b 8 Consuelo, 110 pounds, Garcia np; aDd
W. L. Ayp'eby's ch f Carmen, 101 pounds. Hitchcock up.
The pooling was: Carmen, $100; field, $40. The winner to
win two heats to decide the race.

Consuelo made trouble at the start, and Elwood ran away
wilh his rider about a dozen times re'ore the horses got
away. They ran a good race in 1:16J, Carmen finishing nrst
by five lengths, Elwood second, Gladstone third and Cousuelo
fourth. But this was a false Btart, 6o ihey hpd to ran it
over. Elwood was again troublesome and did not get away.
CooBiitlo took the lead to the half mile pole, when Carmen,
took the lead and Gladstrne followtd behind, Coming into
the btretch Carmen went way ahea1', while Gladstone and
Consuelo fought hard for second place. Under the wire
they pas.-ed, Carmen tint, !0 length*, Glndi-otce second, a
half a length in advance of Consuelo. Time, 1:20 J.

In the start for the second beat they g-.t away on the first
trial, Carmen fir>t and Consuelo 10 lengths behind. At the
half Consuelo had closed up this gap, had parsed Glad>tone
and neaily reached Ci>rmen. But the pace uas too hot, and
Gladstone regained his place. But the two made a hard
fight for second place until nearly home. The finish was:
Carmen first, three lengths; Gladstone second, two lengths-
ahead of Cousuelo third. Time, L:20£. Thia decided the-
content, Gladstone getting second money and Consuelo
third.

Running purse— 3*00; all agep, weight f'ir^ge;?260 tofirit.flOO to
Becon'l, ?4>i to third horae. Tbree-fi'iirtb mile Vats.
W. L. Applebj'a chf Carmen by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown

Hltchcook 1 1

B. P. Hill's cb gGladalone by Raveille Wicka 2 2

D. R. Den, h e CoDBtie!o by Orluatead, dam Nina R Garcia 3 is

Maltese Villa Stable's ch g tlwooi O'Neil 0 dfs

Time, 1:;0J.
Pools -Carmen, $1 JO; Elwood. (20; Gladstone, 110, and Consuelo 810.

The third race was the Irving Slope stoke for 2-year-olds
$50 entrance, S200 added, one mile and repeat. The entries
were: L. J. Rose's b. f. Visalia, Maben, driver, and N. A.
Covarrulias's b- f. Tonto, Frank Trainer, driver. Tru
bad no particular interest, as it v.as altnoBt a walk-over
the s'art to the fiDisb The horues got off even, and

Supplement to Breeder and Sportsman.

at once went to the front; at the quarter she was JO lengths
ahead, which lead she kept until she passed under the wire
in 2:46f .

No. 14. The Suuuy Slope Trotttng Stake— Far two-year-old^, Foals
of ia8G; $50 Butrauoe: $25 Forfeit, <>r only Sio if declared January I,
1887; tf^OU added. Mile aod repot, Value of slake computed and
divided as all oilier purses.

li. J. Ro3<\ Los \ngelet, b. f. visalia

By Stamboui, flam Inez' 2: 10 by the Moor l 1

N. A. Oovarru(|fas. Los Antde?, Touo

By Judge Salisbury, dam by Whipple's ILiuibletouiau 1 2

Time. 2:46$, 2:'5.

The event of the (!;iy was the fourth race— 2:30 class,
which was a trotting purse of 51,000. mjle heats, best three
in five. The entries were: C. A. Dutfee's blk. g. Don
Tomas, Durfee driving; O A. Hickok's b. s. Elector. Hickok
driving; Charles Davis & Go's blk. g. FraDklin, Douathan,
driviDg and the Palo Alto Stock Farm's b g. Express, Maivin
driving. Franklin had a slight advantage in the start,
Express Elector and Do a Tonias in a bunch close up.
Eleotor broke, the clip being too fast, and at the quarter he
was 10 lengths beh nd. Don Tomas was nest the leader,
Express was third, Franklin led all the way by about rive
lengths. The other three fought hard for second place.
Elector cume home running, Don Tomas made a short break
just before the wire.

The judges announced: Franklin first, Don Tnmas and
Express dead heat for second place, and Elector fourth. Be-
fore the heat Franklin sold for $50; Elector, $29; Djn
Tomas aud Express, $10.

In the second heat Elector got away first. He and Frank-
lin trotted head and head n<arly to the three-quarter pole,
franklin broke aud the other two contested hotly all the
-way home, Elector finishing first, Don Thomas half a length
behind, and ten lengths in front of Franklin, Exprass fourth.
"Time, 2:21*. The pooling before this heat was: Franklin
$100, Elector $40, Don Tomas and Express $12. After it
Franklin sold for $170, Elector $82, and the field for $10,

The third heat was a close and exoiting one. Elector got
off ahead in advance of Franklin, Don Tomas and Express
being even. At the quarter pole Elector and Franklin were
exactly even, while Don Tomas was a close third, with
Express at his hips. Express worked up to third place be-
fore the half was reached and Don Tomas went back behind
five lengths. Eleotor and Franklin were neck and neck
until the three quarter pale was reached, when Franklin
pulled a head a half a length, with Express third, five lengths,
Don Tomas fourth, ten lengths behind. Into the stretch
they came, Elector and Franklin so close together that it was
impossible to tell which led. Coming fast and hard, the two
animals strove to win, and Franklin managed to stick his
nose out ahead juBt sufficient for the judges to see it. The
crowd thought it wa3 a dead heat. Don Tomas appeared to
have fagged out, for he and Express came down slow fully
twenty lengths behind the leaders. Time, 2.22£.

The* pooling was: Franklin $100, and the field $20.

The Fourth Heat. — The horses got off on the second
attempt, Franklin first, Elector second, Don TomaB third
and Express fourth. At the quarter Franklin led by a noBe,
Eleotor second, Don Tomas and Express third. Express
broke badly and lost ten lengthy. At the half they stood:
Franklin a half length ahead, Elector second, Don TomaB
third, three lengths, and Express fourth, five lengths At
the three-quarter-pole Franklin led by half a length, Elector
second, Don Tomas third, Express fourth. Coining down
the stretch Elector aud Franklin were again side by side, and
it seemed that this would surely be a dead heat. Don
Tomas aud Express followed a little in the rear. Nearer and
nearer the wire they came, and the leaders neck and neck,
and the excitement of the crowd rose to fever heat.

Less than a hundred feet from the wire Franklin broke
and Elector won in 2:23.

Fifth Heat — The start was good. At the quarter Franklin
was leading. Elector close up, Don Tomas but half a length
behind. At the half mile post he had passed Elector and
was scarce a length behind ihe leader. The positions re-
mained the same till they reached the head of the stretch
They fought a hard battle for first place, but Franklin con-
tinued to lead, winning the heat «nd race. Time, 2:25.
Elector a good second, Don Toma? third.

Trottiug purse— $1,000; 2:30 class; $500 to first, $250 to
second. $150 to tLird, $100 to fourth horse. Mile heats,
best 3 in 5.
Charles Davie & Co., bik. g. Fr.'Dkliii. by General Reno,

(J. W. Donatban) 13121

■O. A. Hickok's b. a. Elector, by Electioneer, (O. A, Hickok)

4 1 2 1 2

C. A. Durfee, blk g Don Tomas, by Del Sur, (C. a. Durfee >

2 2 4 3 2

Palo Alto Stock Farm, g g Express by Electioneer, (C. B.

Meiviin .. .. 24344

Time, 2;28: 2:'2]£; 2:22^ 2:2:i; 2:25.

Fifth Day, Friday, August 10.

The first race for this day was the Los Angeles Derby, one
and ouo-bulf mile dash. Two three-year-olds faced the
starter. These were Origin and Ed. McGinnis. The pools
sold at first McGinnis $25, Origin $5, but just before the
start tbey sold even. McGinnis soon led by twenty lengths.
At the seven-eights Orfgin was still farther behind, and he
could not "come on," although at the mile and a quarter
McGiunis was f;rced to come down to a slow gallop. Titnp,
2:50.

Summary — The Los ADgelts Derby — Stake for three-year-
olds, foals of 1885; $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if
dec'ared out January 1, 1837; $300 added. Oee and one-half
miles. Stakes computed and divided 60, 30 und 10 per cent.

Pacific Stable*' b c Ed McGinnis. J 18 pounds. Al Cook riding ...... 1

II. H. Pi-Id's be OriRiii, 1 18 pounds, Frisco 2

Time, 2:50.

The second race was a thiee-quaiter mile dash, all ages
puise of $400. The eutries were: Shinner's ch m Sprey
1 13 pounds, CJdirillo up; Ihe Maltese Villa siablt b' ch m Ida
leneCot oo, 113 piuudn, Al Cook up; Mrs. b. R. WolfskiH'6
b f Heliotrope, 100 pounds, Ed O'Neil up; Morino's of Car-
milita, 113 pound**, Wicks up; Appleby's ch f Carmen, 100
pounds, Appleby up; George W. Howson's g g Johnny Grey,
115 pounds, Howson up.

Johnny Grey led froui the start, Heliotrope and Carmen a
length behind, tho rest closely bunched, At the half Grey
was two lengths iu front of Htliotrope, Carmen was trying
hard for second place. She caught and passoi her, and at
the three-quarter pule wan leading Grey by half a length,
Heliotrope a close third.

Carmalita, Idaleuo Cotton and Sprey uei'6 close together
in the order uamed. As they dashed into the stretch tielio-
trope came even with Johnny Grey, Carmen leading by u
length. The three foremost ueunng the wire bad a hard tus-
sle for the lead, and finished Carmen, Heliotrope and Johnny
Grey in the order named, Carmalita fourth, Idalene Cotton
fifth, Sprey sixth.

Summary. — Three-quarter mile dash, all ages; purse $400.
of which $200 to first, $100 to second, $40 to third horse,
Three-quuiters of a mile.

W. L. Applebv. Santa Clara, cb f 3, Carmen, by Wildidle. dam

Nettie Brown. 10B lbs Appleby 1

Mrs. Susie B. Wolfskin, Santa Monica, b f 3, Helitrope, by Joe

Hooker, d^m Yoloue by Norfolk, 109 lbs Ed. O'Neil 2

George Howeon, Sacramento, c E aged, Johnny G-jey, by Shiloh,

dam Margery by Error, 115 lbs - Bnw.-ioa 3

Al. Mornie. KlOjon, b f 4, Garmililt, by Hardwood, dam by Sbl-

lob, 113 lbs Wicks 4

Maltese Villa Stables. Merced, ch m 4, Idalene Cotton, by Jim

Brown; dam Lizzie P . 113 lbs A 1 Cook ."»

N. Stunner, Sicrameuto, ch m 5. Sprey jfoimerlv Quecu Kapiolani)

By Joe Hooker, dam Big Gnu. 113 lbs Carillo P

Time, 1:15.

Pooh: Carmen, $50; Cotton, $30; field, $15.

The third race was a live-eighth mild dash for two-year-
olds. Furturity, Naicho 13. and Fandango were the starters.
Tbey got off on the trial, an exactly even start. The posi-
tions during the whole race varied but a few inches, and the
consequence was a dead beat between Futurity and Naicbo
B , Fandango losing by only a short bead. Time 1:04.

The owners of Naicho B. and Furturity decided to run
another heat instead of dividing the purse. In this contest
Futurity lead until nearly at the three-quarter pole, the two
were neck to neck on entering the stretch. Nuicaho B.
passed under the wire a head in the lead, lime, 1:05.

Pools sold before the heat. Futurity $50, Naicho B. $35.

Five-eighths of a mile dash. Two-year-olds,
p. C. Dornalecb's cb g Naicho B., by Wanderer, dam Flower Girl,

107 lbs Cook 1

W.L.Appleby's lbk c Futurity, by John A., dam Ella Doane, b"5

Ibe Hitchcock 2

W. H. Field's ch c Fandango, by Billy Lee, flam Lorinda, 115 lbs

Garcia 3

Time, 1:04.

For the four-year-old trotting purse only Dubec and Ella
appeared. The mare led to the quarter pole but broke and
fell back ten yards. But she recovered the loss and on en-
tering the home streteh they were neck and neck. Half
way home Dubec oDened a length between them, winning
the heat in 2:28.

In the second heat Ella led nearly to the quarter pole, but
from there home Dubec led by a length. Time, 2:2S£. The
start for the third heat was exactly even, and at the qoarter
Dubec led by a length. In the nest furlong Ella caught him
and they made a close race to the half. Both broke, and
Dubec catching himself first opened a gap of five lengths.
Before the three-quarter pole was reached Ella's nose was at
the gelding's shonlder, and at the head of the stretch they
were again on even terms. But as before Dnbec paBFed the
wire a length in advance. Time, 2:281.

Trotting — Four-year-old stake, foa's of 18S4; $25 entry;
$25 July 31st; ©250 added; same terms as No. 10; mile heats
3 in 5. Opened by consent. See conditions.
L J Rose, Los Angeles, b g Dubec by Sultan, dam Lady Dey by

California Dexter 1 1 1

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, b f Ella by Flectloneer,

dam Lady Eila bv Carr's Mambrino 2 2 2

Ttme, 2:28, 2:»8J, 2:28.1.

The fifth race for this day, the 2:20 class, had three Ptart-
ers: J. H. Kelly's b g Valentine, Kelly driving; the Pleasan-
ton Stock Farm's ch m Maid of Oaks, Andy McDowell driv-
ing; and W. H. Seales' b g Alfred S , M. MoManus driving.
On the second score Maid of Oaks and Alfred S. got off in
the lead, Valentine a length behind. Beyond the half mile
pole the Maid broke and fell back to third place, Alfred S.
getting a lead of two lengths. On the stretch the three were
together. The finish was: Alfred S. first, a length ahead;
Maid of Oaks second, two lengths in advance; Valentine
third. Time, 2:224.

On the third score for the second beat the horses got away,
the two geldings on even terms, the mare a little behind.
She made a losing break and lost a length. Oo the back
stretch Bbe followed hard upon the others. Rounding the
last turn the three were abreast. Valentine lost ten yardB by
a break, and the other two raced home, Alfred S. winning by
a noBe in 2:22£. In the third heat Alfred S. led off with the
maid second aud Valentine third. These positions were un-
changed all round and Alfred S. finished ten lengths in front
of the mare who was the same distance ahead of Valentine.
Time 2:21f

220 Class— Purse $1,000; $500 to first, $250 to second, $150
to third, $100 to fourth horse. Mile heats, best threein five:
W H Seale's b g Alfred S: Elmo, dam Nora Marshall, (M

McManus) 1 1 1

lUaanton Stock Farm, cb m Maid of Oaks: McLelUn (Andy

McDowell) 2 2 2

J H Kelly's b g Valentine: F-rral's CI ly, dam Queen (J H

Kelly) . . 333

Time, 2:22£, 2: ;?i, 2:22i

The sixth race was the 2-year-old trotting staVe, 2:29 class.
mile and repeat. The entries were: The Palo Alto Stock
Farm's b. f. Sunol, Marvin, driver, and L. J. Rose's b. f.
Visalia, Maben, driver. Tbey got off at the first attempt.
At the quarter Sunol led by a nose, from the three eighths
pole to the bead of the home-stretch they were neck aud
neck. Here Sunol gained half a length, but Visalia came op,
and they were like a team as they came borne, exactly even.
Just before reaching the wire. Sunol broke and won the heat
liy a nose iu 2:32 J, Iu the next heat they were sent away ou
the third score. Sunol led Visalia by about a length, in-
creased this lead on the home-stretch, winning the heat and
race in 2:25. Visalia was separately turned in 2:26.]. The
best two-year-old record to date is Wild-flower's 2:21, made
seven years ago. Sunol has now tied the second best, Sham-
rock, by Buccaneer, who two years ago made 2:25.

Trotting. ?-year-oldp, 2:20 rUss, niile and repeat. Palo Alto glock
Farm, b f Suuol by Electioneer, dam Waxana, by Gen Benton

(Marvin) 1 1

L. J. Rose's b f Visalia by Stamboui, dam Inez, 2:30 by the Moor

(Maben). 2 2

Time, 2:3*.}, 2:25,

Sixth Day.

The sixth and last day of the uinth fair of the Sixth Dis
trict Association was the mott successful of the meeting
Fully M.000 people attended, and the day's sport was finished
without hitch or unplea^antuess. In the first race the
fnvorite, Sleepy Dick wud out of hand in fairly good time.
The Consolation otirted n field of six and was one of the best
races ever run on the track.

The first race wbb htilf mile heats, running, and iu the
first heat a poor start was mide, Typesetter haviug the worst
of it by two or thne lengths. Sleepy .Dirk made the run-
ning and cantered in uuder a pull. Iu the secoud bent the
horses were again sent from a bad start, I ut the heat was
made omrd exciting by a bard fight betweeu Adam and
Johnny Grew.

Summary— Runniug. Free-for-all, weight for age, oue-
half mile heats.

!■ M Star-key1!! ih a Sleepy I'uk by Joe Daniels O'Neil 1 1

Oeorge W Howson's a k Johnny Grey by Shiloh, dun. Margery

Howbiib 2 2

B P Hill'a ch g Ad»m by Rovellle Wicks A 3

Jobu I> Ltaiinib' b c Typesetter by UockbockiuR Hfrohcook dis o

Time. 401, «4.

The secoud race at oue mile, for beateu horses, saw an excel-
lent start, Carmelita taking up the running with Elwood close
up. Along the back Htrelch the horses ran head and head, and
might have been covered by u blanket. Positions were held

around the turn aud into the straight, at which time it was
anybody's race. John Treat was pushed to the front. Elwood
crowding him. Toward the stretch the Warwick filly Wel-
come was sent ahead, and tuok the the race by a neck, John
Treat beating Idalene Cotton for secoud by a nose, Carmelita
a short bead behind Idalene.

Summary — Consolation for all beaten horses; one mile.

pacific Stable's b f Welcome by Warwick, dam Aelo Ccok I

Al Moriue's g g John Treat b\ Slnlob Wicks 2

Maltese Villa Stable's ch f Idalene Uottoi- bv Jim Brown, dam Lizzie

p Hitchcock 3

Ben Hill's b f Carmelita by Hardwood . . Fiisco 0

Owen Bron' b a Oro by Norfolk, dam Golden tiate Howson 0

Maltese Villa Stable's ch g Elwood liy Norfolk, dam Ballinetto 0

Time, 1:43

Pools sold: Idalene Cotton. >4'i; John Treat, ^C; Elwood,?!; bell.
?7

The third race saw considerable scaring in the first heat, a
good send off being finally effected. Longfellw led to the
quarter, Maggie E. and Jim Blaine well up. Ou the turn
Express went into the air and lost a doz^n lengths. After
the half Maggie E. broke and fell behind, leaving Jim Blaine
to crowd Longfellow down the stretch, the latter taking the
heat by a length. Maggie E. took the second heat easily,
Express just beating Longfellow out. The third heat also
went to Maggie E., Longfellow second and Exprts* third.
Express broke badly at the half, losing a dozen lengths, bat
trotting the beat out squarely and fast thereafter. The final
sent Maggie E. off with a good lead, Blaine second. Blaine
soon broke and let Longfellow in for a place. Along the
stretch the horseB were well Strang out, Maggie E. first in
the race, Lonrfellow second and Blaine third.

Summary— Trotting. 2:25 class. Mile heats, best 3 in 5.

S B Emerson's b m Maggie E by Nutwood Donathan 4 111

W H Seal's ch g Longfellow by Whipple's Hambletontan, dam

Revere Maid McManus 13 3 3

E B (iifford's blk g Jim Blaine by Pathfinder . Frank Traynor 2 4 2 3
Palo Alto Stock Farm's b g Express by Electioneer, dam Esther

Marvin 3 2 U

Time, 2:29, 2:23, 2:27J and 2:20

Last Race.

The last race of the meeting for the three-minute class,
brought three starters to the wire, the first heat going to
Albion after a sharp struggle with Pink. The second heat
was like the first, except that Dick Richmond was sent, bnt
the pace was too strong. Pink taking the heat. In the third
heat Richmond was better and finished second, Pink winning
the heat. The final heat was a pretty race between the trio.
Richmond leading to the quartet and then leaving his feet.
Together again at the three-quarters, Pink drew r.way and
won the beat and race, Dick Richmond finishing second,
but second money wsb given to Albion as the stallion had
finished first in one heat.

Summary — District trot. Three-minnle claas.

J H Kelly's ch m Pink by Inca Kelly 2 111

Chino R^ncho's b s Albion by General Benton Margin 13 3 3

C A Du i ft e's g s Dick Richmond by A W Richmond .... Durfee 3222
Time, 2:29, 2:20^, 2:::0. 2:31J

Santa Rosa-

[From our Special Correspondent.]

Arc 14.— The tenth annual meeting of the Sonoma
County Agricultural Park Association opened to-day.

The stableB are well filled with race horses. Trotters,
pacers and runners and the racing outlook is excellent; but
the exhibition department is s-idly neglected and not enough
animals are on the grounds to make even the semblance of a
parade. This unsatisfactory feature is not new to the
Association, but has never before been quite so conspicuous
by its emptiness. As there is so little to justify the expense
and labor consequent on a premium list and other contin-
gencies of a stock exhibit, the society jb seriously considering
the proposition of abandoning that department hereafter and
making the annual meeting a matter of racing with possibly
a pavilion exhibit iu addition. The pavilion building cost
the society $4,500, is all paid for and may be utilized to
advantage, but as it has never yet yielded a profit or even
paid its way, ihe society feels indifferent about it. This year
the pavilion looks very well, but lacks u great deal of being
up to previous fairs here, with nothing to attract them the
attending public were anxious for the races. The card of the
day contained four events aud tbey were al finished,
although it took the time into the edge of ihe night. Mr.
IT M. Lame presided iu the stand with his usuul combina-
tion of poise aud firmness aud everything moved along
smoothly. The first race bad only Jack Pot and Joe Hoge
for starter aud the first named was so palpably the btst, that
it took the edge off the intere&t, but the second scamper was
a good oue. Daisy D was a strong favorite aud finally won,
but Al Farrow rau a dead heat with her and was beaten in
the run off, through lack of condition. Farrow is the first
sun of Conner to appear in this section. His dam, Delia
Walker, was by Rifleman, but beyond her tbe pedigree is
shrouded iu mystery. For a short tread home he runs well
and will prove a winner ere long.

A big pot was upset in the third race, the 2:30 trotter?,
where R< sie Mc beat Franklin. Franklin had done so well
at J.-- Angeles, that, notwithstanding his long, railroad
journey his party thought him good enough to win, and
backed him to the last, eveu when it seemed manifest that he
was a beaten horse. The winner, Rosie Mc. is a fine looking
bay mhre, fast game and exceptionally level headed and
handy. She was bred by Mr. G. W. Woodward of Yolo
county, who trains and drives her himself and as her sire.
Alex Button was a whilon pet of Sonoma county, tbe winner
was very popular as well as profitable.

Iu the fourth race Gold Leaf added to her laurels by
winuing again in straight beats reducing her record to 2:20.{.
The contending horse at the finish was San Diego nud he is
a good one too. He will be heard from later. Details :

Aug. 14th. — First Race, Running— Sweepstake for Di*triet
two year olds; $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100 added; $25
to second. Three qnaiters of a mile. 3 entries.

Thof. G. Jonep, br g Jack Pot by Joe Horker, dam

Lugena 107 lbs Ross 1

H. J. Thornton's ch c Joo Hoge by Joe Hooker, dam Viola

R, 110 lbs Hitchccck 2

Time, U'J
Pools: Jack Pot. $20; Joe Hoge, $12; Matnels paid, $6.30.
We broke off even aud Jaok Pot waited all the way,
winning by half a length.

Seoond Race, Running— Sweepstake; for all ages; $25
entrance; $10 forfeit: $150 added; $50 to second. Three
quarters of a mile. 7 entries.

Supplement to Breeder and Sportsman.

R. B. Lockvill's b ni DaisyD, 6, by Sheatley, dam Black

Maris, 113 lbs Lambert, 0 1

W. T. Walter's b c Al Farrow, 3, by Conner, dam Delia

Walker, 1 11 lbs Bally 0 2

J. B. Chase's ch g Kildare, 3, by Kyle Dalv. dam Mistake

1 OS lbs - '. Ross 3

W. L. Appleby's bl f Futurity, 2, by John A, dam Ella

Doane, 91*lbs ". Hitchcock 0

B. C. Holly's ch f Fnsilade's Last, 3. by J. W. Norton,

daniFusilade, 106 lbs, (carried III) Hill 0

Pools, before dead heat, Daisy D, $25; Al Farrow, 6"; Kil-
dare, $5; Futurity, So; Fnsilade's Last, $2. Alter dead heat
Daisy D, $25; Al Farrow, §22. Mntuels paid $5 45.

Daisy D rushed to the front when the flag fell and led to
the half where Farrow caught her, and at the three quarters
the}' were head and head and righting hard. They drove the
whole quarter and came under the wire a dead lock, Kildare
two lengths back, Futurity and Fusilade's Last several
lengths away. Time, 1:15$.

In the run off they ran together for half a mile, but in the
stretch Farrow gave it up and Daisy drew away easily beating
the colt two lengths in a canter. Time. 1:18.

The third was the 2:30 trotters; Judge, Franklin, Bonanza
and^Rosie Mc, coming up in position fcin the order written.
The betting was heavy on the race, the friendB of Franklin
backing him freely, while Rosie Me was well supported on
shorter figures. Judge and Bonanza did n it figure in the
betting, as it was conceded they do could nothing with eithar
of the other two.

First Heat — At the tap of the gong Franklin broke, Rosie
Mc and Bonarza following suit soon after. Judge led to the
quarter, Rosie Mc second, then Franklin and Bonanza.
Near the quarter Judge broke and Rosie Mc took the first
place. On the back stretch Franklin went very fast and at
the half he cleared a gap of four lengths. He went to her
head onjthe turn and at the head of the stretch they squared
away for home exactly even. It seemed a very open matter
most of the way, but at the distance the pace got too strong
for the favorite and he broke, allowing Rosie to win by three
lengths; Bonanza third, Judge fourth, both way back.
Time, 2:25£.

Second Heat — The betting opened B*rongly. 30 for

Franklin to 15 for the field was the rate; but the short and
steadily rose and at the start it was even money. They went
away with a rush, Franklin and Rosie head and head, which
position they held to the three quarter pole, where the mare
left her feet; she got down immediately, but the brown horse
had opened a gap that could not be closed, as he won by
three lengths. Rome McLean, Judge third; Bonanza fourth.
Time, 2:24.

Third Heat— Pools: Fmnklin $30; Field, $7; Rosie showed
the way aronnd the turn; Franklin going to a break in his
efforts to overtake her and at this quarter, she was ten
lengths ahead of him. On the back stretch he closed some
of the space but broke again. On the turn he settled and
came on very strong and determined for a quarter of a mile,
finishing twol engths behind the mare who took it easily in
2:27*.

Fourth Heat— Pools, Franklin, $20; Field, $10. At the
outset it was plain that Franklin was done up. The mare
outwitted him everywhere, winning the heat and race by two
lengths, making her friends happy and her backers richer in
pocket. Bonanza beat Judge for third place and got that
part of the money. Time, 2:28.

Third Race— Trotting. 2:30 clas-i. Purse §500.
Rosie Mc b m bv Ales Button, dam Rosedale

G. W. Woodward 12 11

Franklin br g by Gen. Reno C. Davis 2 12 2

Bonanza ch s R. Havey 3 4 3 3

Judge bg f. A. Dnstio 4 3 4 4

Time, 2:25]— 2:24-2:27}— 2:28.

Six pacers showed for the fourth race a forlorn hope of
beating the peerless Gold Leaf by a five to one combination
inducing them to start; there was not a pool sold a3 every-
body wanted to see a beat before they speculated. After
th6y had seen it, they observed that the matter was settled.
At the start Damiaoa yoked the filly for a quarter, but she
carried him at a rate that took him into a tumbling break
that made him see the red house. At the finish Gold Leaf
skimmed the ground like a bird. The quarter in 35],
half in 1:101, three quarter in 1 :46£, mile in 2:20$. All well
within herself. Prussian Boy. Damiana and Racquet all
got the flag in the first mile. In the succeeding heats the
filly took matters ea*y, San Diego pacing well to secure
second money and Little Hope following for the third divi-
sion.

It was nothing but an exhibition, but an interesting one to
all present.

Fourth race. — Pacing. 2:25 class. Purse $400.
Gold Leaf, ch f. 3. by Sidney, dam Fern Leaf—

Pleasanton Stock Farm 1 1 1

San Diego, b e bv Victor— H C. Airdrie 3 2 2

Litlle Hop-, ch g— W. B. Bradbery 2 3 3

Prussian Boy, u g — P. Bmudon dis

Damiana, ch g— L. E. Cla^son dis

Racquet, br g — C. I. Havens dis

Time, 2:204;, 2:23f, 2:24.

Aug. 15th. — The first race was one mile and a quarter, for
three-year-olds, and in it a good tbi< g came off. Carmen was
a hot favorite, but she suffered from the effects of the trip to
Los Angeles, and Leon beat her easily. Leon ran a good
colt, and is coming into form.

The trot for District three-year-olds was a hard game for
the pool buyers. After the first heat they were kept busy
hedging, and the box reaped a harvest. The betting was
heavy. The winner, Ben Davis, is a chestnut gelding bred
in that combination of pacing and thoroughbred blood that
has produced many good race-horses. His sire, Great Tom,
was a pacer, by Pathfinder, his dam by Magna Charta Davis,
dam Lena by Report; second dam Linda Peyton by Ring-
master. Report by Revolver, dam Christina by Vandal. The
colt was a little rank at the start, but outstayed the party,
and held bis speed to the end.

The District three-minute race was one-sided. After giving
the first heat to Burton, Economy went on. and won as she
liked. Details:

First Race— Running. Sweepstakes; for three-year-olds;
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse.
One mile aud a quaiter. Eight entries.
F, P. Lowell's cb c Leon by Leinster, dam Ada A., 118 lbs.,

Bally 1

W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen by Wildidle, dam Nettie

Brown Hitchcock 2

Pacific Stable's blk f Welcome by Warwick, dam Aeolia,

1131bs Cook 3

J. B. Chase's ch g Kildare by Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake,

llolbs.r Hill 0

Elwood Stable's b g Nableau by Nathan Comet, dam

Beautv, 115 lbs Ross 0

Time, 2:114.

Pools: Carmen $25, field $10. Mutuels paid $11 50.

Tbe start was excellent. Leon and Kildare came to the
front together, Caimen third, Welcome and Nateau head and
bead behind; ihey parsed the stand in that order. At the
quarter Leon moved away from Kildare a length, aud so they
ran to the half. Leon under a strong pull. On the lower
turn Carmen made a ran and lapped Leon, but in the stretch
he left her, and woo well by two lengths, Welcome third by a
length aud a half. Welcome made a fine rnu in the stretch,
and headed Carmen once but swerved, and had to be taken
back, Kildare fourth, Nabeau last.

The second race was a trot for District tbree-year-olds,
with Alfred G., Redwood, Anti-Coolie and Ben Davis as
starters, the first three being sons of Anteeo. Speculation
was very active. Alfred G. had the call, (he average odds
before the start Leiug Alfred $25, Redwood $22, field $22.
After some scoring they got away with a fair start, Alfred
taking the lead nt once, Redwood second, Davis third, Anti-
Coolie breaking up and falling back fifty yards. On the back-
stretch Davis and Redwood closed with Alfred, and the three
went the third eighth squarely abreast. Redwood soon broke
and fell out, Davis following at the half. Alfred led »r.iund
the lower turn by three lengths. In the stretch Davis came
again, and made a good effort, but tbe pace was too much for
him, and he broke badly, Alfred running easily. Davis sec-
ond, Redwood third, Anti-Coolie a poor fourth. Time, 2:31.

Second heat— Pools: Alfred G. $25, Redwood $14, field
$13. Alfred G. led off as before, but broke on the turn, and
Davis strung them out at a great rate, Redwood was second,
six lengths behind Davis, when they passed the quarter,
Alfred ihree lengths further back. Down the backstretch
Redwood and Alfred G. both closed rapidly, and at the half
had Davis headed and in a break. At the three-quarters
Redwood was so far ahead that it looked as though he would
win in a jog. He did win, but Alfred G. came up in fine
style, and was only beaten a neck, Davis runniDg half a
length behind. Time, 2:33^.

Thiid heat— Pools: Redwood $25, Alfred G, $12, field $5.
Alfred G. led from start to finish. Redwood made two bad
breaks, and dropped under the flag satisfied. Davis slipped
a boot and ran half a mile, but in consideration of the acci-
dent was placed fourth. Time, 2:34^.

Fourth beat— Pools: Alfred G. $80, field $20/ Dick Havey,
who had thus far driven Redwood with skill and judgment,
retired. After much tedious scoring they got off,
Alfred G. leading to the quarter, Davis second, Redwood
breaking and going last. On the backstretch Davis pranced
Alfred to a break, and beat him fifty yards to the wire, Red-
wood aud Anti-Coolie distanced. Time, 2:33i.

Fifth beat— No betting. They went off level, but Alfred
could not bold the pace with Davis, and made three bad
breaks in the mile, Davis won by three lengths. Time, 2:354;.

Sixth heat— Pools: Davis $40, Alfred G. $14. Alfred G.
led off, but Davis soon gathered him in, and for the last
three-quarters led by five lengths, and won in a jog in 2:44.

Second Race — Trotting. District three-year olds. Purse
$300.
Ben Davis, ch g by Great Tom, dam Lena by

Report -B, C. Holly 2 3 4 111

Alfred G , b c by Anteeo— A. Guerve 12 12 2 2

Redwood, b c by Anteeo — A. McFadyer 3 1 3 dis

Anti-Coolie, br c by Anteeo— J. De Turk 4 4 2 dis

Time, 2:31, 2:33£, 2:34}, 2:33£, 2:351,, 2:44.

The District three-minute class came next, with three start-
eis. There were but few pools sold, and those at the rate of
$25 on Economy to $10 fcr the field. Burton was allowed to
win the first heat, and thee Economy wound the matter up.

Third Race— Trotting. District three-minute class. Purse
$300.
Economy, b m by Echo, dam bv Mnldoon — B. C.

Holly 2 111

Burton, blk g by Naubue— H. B. Starr 1 333

Keogh, b g-G. W. Woodward , 3222

Time. 2:35, 2:33, 2:31f, 2:35.

Trotting at Rochester.

Thtie was a vast throng present on Tuesday l&bt the
opening day of the Rochester Grand Circuit Meeting. The
great event of the day was the $10,000 stake for tho 2:30
trot. The betting was heavy and the t:ack was a few seconds
slow owing to recent rains. Guy sold a hot favorite in the
pools before the start, at $80 to $100 for the field. Guy go1
away badly in the first heat, Geneva S. winning. Gny
winning the second heat made bini a greater favorite than
ever, but Jack, driven by the veteran Budd Doble, won the
next heat handily, as he also did the fourth and fifth heats
aud race.

In the last heat, Guy shot to the front on the first turn,
leading the entire party to the head of the homestretch.
Jack had been uncomfortably close, after the half-mile post
was passed and gradually gained on the black gelding and
beat him away off on the homestretch, Gny coming in no
better than fourth, but the judges allowed him second place
on account of the driver of Geneva S. running into him on
the first tnrn.

The excitement at the close of the race was intense, as
Guy had been counted a sure winner on account of his recent
victory in defeating Prince Wilkes at Cleveland last week,
and scoring a record of 2:liJ.

The track old not Beem to suit Guy, being too soft. He
behaved well considering his erratic disposition, and that
there were eighteen starters in tbe race. Geneva S. was
declared distanced in the last heat for foul driving by her
driver.

The 2:22 trot was easily won by T. T. S , after losing the
first heat to Glan Smith, and tbe pacing race had lo be
carried over till tbe nest day on account of the darkness.

$10,000-For 2:30 CUss— Flower City Guarantee Stake—
$5,000, $2,500, $1,500, $1,000.
George Middleton, Chicago, 111., g g Jack.

Sire, Pilot Medium— Doble 3 5 111

W. J. Gordon, Cleveland, O., blk g Guy,
Sire, Kentucky Prince; dam, Flora Gard-
ner, by Am. Starr— Sanders . ... b" 1 4 0 2

J. S. Brown, Westerly, R. I., ro s Mi. Morris.
Sire, Smuggler; dam, Christine, by Wood's

Hambletonian— Brown 4 2 3 3 3

J. Phillips, Phillips, Philadelphia, Pa., b m
Yorktown Belle. Sire, Young Volunteer,

by son of G. M. Patchen— Philips 2 4 5 11 10

H. Hunt, Hornellsyille, br s Star Monarch.

Sire, Almonarch^Brown- 15 16 12 5 3

C. H. Stiles, Chicago, 111., ch g Roy. Sire,

Royal Fearnot, by Maaterlyod— Johnston 7 6 13 13 4

D. De Noyells, New York, b g Fred Folger.

Sire, Kantucky Prince; dam, Floia Gurd-

ner, by Am. Star— Spain 13 5 9 9 6

John Carey, Jackson, Mich , for s Jonemont*
Sire, Tremont; dam, Fanny Carey —
Grimes 5 15 7 12 12

Mabel S.— Shea.... 16 10 6 8

W. F. Duhnie, Cincinnati, O., br s Mulatto.
Sire, Aberdeen, dam Nig bv Marubnuo
Patchen— Fitch * 12 14 10 7 7

Milton Blackwood— Powell 10 S S 9 9

Purkville Farm, Brooklyn, ch g Crescendo.
Sire, Mamrriuo Dadlev, dam bv Wedge-
woud— Driscoll " 8 12 11 10 11

W. H. McCarthy, Lexington. Ky., sor m Gen-
eva S. Sire, Abdallah Mambrino, dam by
Cadmus 2d, by Octoroon, a five-year-old,
2:202— McCarthy 1 :; 2 2 dis

J. H. Goldsmith, Washingtonville, N. i\, b g
Williams. Sire, Van Normin, dam by sou
of American Star— Goldsmith 9 7 dis

A. J. Feek, Syracuse, N. Y., ch g Watt. Sire,

Lysander. dam Casine — Feek 11 11 dis

Moore Floyd, Pittsburg, Pa., b g Harrison.
Sire, Harrison Chief, dam Downing — Pat-
terson IS 13 dis

George A. Singerly, Philadelphia, Pa , rn m
Kathrine S. Sire, Messenger Chief — Mc-
Henry 14 dis

N. W. Hubinger, New Haven, Conn., b g Elas-
tic Starch. Sire, Dick Loraine, dam Gold-
dust — Hubinger 17 dis

Time, 2:222, 2:18a, 2:20*. 2:20$. 2:22^.
$2,000— For 2:22 class.

George Haner, Troy, N. Y., ch g T. T. S. Sire, Mel-
rose, dam Ajax by Vt. Ham — Dougrey 2 1 1 1

J. H. Goldsmith, Washingtonville, N. Y., brg Gean

Smith. Sire, Dauntless— Splan 132 3

Thos. Sugden, Lowell, Mass., blk g Olaf. Sire,
Waveland Chief, dam Jennie by J. Dillard —
Hicks 5 2 4 4

JameB King. Cleveland, Ohio, b g St. Elmo. Sire,

Dr. Hurr, dam Lady Gist — Grimes 3 5 5 5

Time, 2:22$, 2:23, 2:2J$, 2:21*.

The feature of the second day was the free-for-all, won by
the California pacer Arrow, in fast time. The track was
much faster than the preceeding day. Arrow was an immense
favorite in the pools.

The 2:27 trot was very exciting, Frank Buford winning
after a close contest with J. B. Richardson and Protection.
Beauty Bright won the first heat, but was nowhere in the
race afterward. Buford won the last beat by a length.

If looted very much as though the play between the
drivers was for Protection to help Richardson win, but he
was not quite fa=t enough to prevent Buford from winning.
Richardson remained a strong favorite in the betting, even
after Buford had two heats won.

The 2:25 pace was easily won by Bessemer, who out-
classed his field f.everal seconds.

The last heat of the free-for-all pace was so close between
Jewett and Arrow that it looked like a dead heat, but the
judge declared Arrow first.

Thornless won the first heat after a sharp finish with Rare
Ripe. The latter led the entire mile till tear the wire, when
he broke. The second heat was close between the whole
field. Thornless finished first, running under the wire, but
the heat was given to Rare Ripe, and Thornless set back
third. Spofford was finishing fast at the head of the stretch,
but broke badly.

The race was postponed until the next day, when the grand
special for $5,000 between Prince Wilkes and Rosaline
Wilkes takes place. The following are the summaries:

$1,000— For 2:25 Pacing Class— $500, $250, $150. $100.
J. W. Richardson, Lexington, Ky., brs Bessmer. Sire,

Vol fair— Patterson 1 1 1

A. P. McDonald, Albanv, N. Y., ch m Lady Hill— Mc-
Donald * 3 2 2

•J. A. Gormon, Richmoud, Ind , b m Belva Lockwood.

Sire, Bob Ridley, dam Hal— Osbourne 2 3 3

E. H. Broadhea^, Milwaukee, brg John C. Sire, Dick

Turpin, by Magna Ch<rta — Grier 454

W. H. McCarthy, Lexington, Ky., b s Sir Archer— Mc-
Carthy 545

Wickespee— Mooltou 66 6

Time, 2:20j, 2:20j, 2:20}.
$2,000— For 2:27 ClasB— $1,000. $500, £300, $200.

Johnson & Geeis, Nashville, Tenn., b s Frank

Boford. Sire, Almost Jr.— Geers 6 1 1 3 1

John Splan. Cleveland, O., b g Protection —

Splan S 10 9 1 3

J. H; Goldsmith, Washingtonville, N. Y., b m
Beauty Bright. Sire, John Bright— Gold-
smith". 1 4 0 4 9

F. A. Chapman, Bradford, Pa., b g J. B. Rich-

ardson. Sire, George Wilkes, dam by Al-

mont— Langie 5 3 2 2 2

A. P. McDonald, Albanv, N. Y., ch gFrauk S.

— McDontdd 12 2 3 5 6

H. G. Smith. New York, b g John Ferguson —

Smith 2 12 5 9 S

Sire Brothers, New York, b m Grade B. Sire,

Blackwood Jr., dam by Eofiekl — Van Nesa 3 5 11 10 4

J. B. Coatee, Gosben, N. Y , b m Phila*ee.

Sire, Polouiu-s dam by Warlock— Coats. . 10 6 4 8 7

J. H. Miller, Frescott, Ont., b m Hattie Haw-
thorn. Sire, Pate's Sentinel— Miller 9 7 7 6 5

J. E. Hubit ger, New Haven, Conn., g m Mollie
Mitchell. Sire, Kennebeck dam Nellie —
Hobinger 4 I) 10 7 dr

E. H. Brodhead, Milwaukee. Wis., Indigo.
Sire, Indianapolis, dam Nanny Jordan by
Corbean— Grier 7 S 8 dr

C. E. Moulton, Worcester, gr s Ready Boy.

Sire, Arnold, dam Rothchild— Moulton. . 1 1 11 dr
Time. 2 23|, 2:21$. 2:21f 2:20$. 2:20.
$1.000— For Free-for-all Pacing Class— $500, $250, $150,

$100. (John-ton barred).

Budd Doble, Chicago, b g Arrow. Sire. A. W. Rich-
ardson— Doble 1 1 1

Peter Shalz, Pittsburg, Pa , blk g Jewett. sire Alhe

West— Mann .. 322

Sire Brothers New York, b g Gossip Jr. Sire, Gossip

— Van Net-s 2 3 :;

Andrew Kaul, St. Mary's. Pa., bg Puritan. Sire, Al-
mout, dam by Blue Bull— Powell dis

Aaron Nill, Dubois, Pa., b m Jennie Lind. Sire, Long

Strider— Nill .*

Time, 2:14,, 2:17, 2:17*.

Supplement to Breeder and Sportsman.

$2,000- For 2:20 Class (Unfinished)— $1,000, $500, $S0O,

Charles 8. Green, Utica, N. Y., b g Eare Ripe. Sire,

Autocrat— Green 'l 1

Bardwell & Schcler, Aberdeen, Dak., b g Thomless.

Sire DanntleBB, by Nanie Thorne— Van Ness 3

H. D. Kyger, Dayton, Ohio, br in Kit Curriry. Sire,

Mambrino Bruce— Kyger ' »■* 2

John Splan, Cleveland, Ohio, b g Governor Hill— Splan 4 4
J. E. Turner, Ambler, Fa., blk g Spofford. Sire by

Kentucky Prince— Doble 5 5

Time, 2:20*. 2:19*.
After a sharp shower the track diied up well for the third
day. Spofford, the overnight favorite in the unfinished race,
waB still heavily backed, though he had not won a heat.
Thornless proved the superior of the paity, an.i with a lot of
sueed trotted the lest two heats without a break. Spofford
d'id not have his speed in the soft footing, which was all in
Thornless' favor.

With Lady Whitefoot, Superior J. B. Richardson and
several other fast noises drawn in the 2:24 class, Lucille's
Baby, a daughter of the famous old Lucille Golddust, had it
all her own way in the contest. Jeremiah was the only oDe
of the field that could get near to her in the first and third
heats, and Eclipse got to second place in the third mile.
The betting was §100 to $60 on the winner before the start,
and six to one thtreafter.

The special contest for $5,000 announced in the eutiy list
was changed to an alleged $6,000 purse for a match between
Prince Wilkes and Rosalind Wilkes. Nobody expected the
mare to win, but she went a creditable race, finishing close to
her great relative in the first heat in 2:16 and the second in
2:17i. Prince Wilkes was sent along faster in the last mile
He \\entto the quarter in 33} seconds, and reached the half
mile in l:07J. He was slowed up the third quarter to a 2:19
gait, and finished at a jog in 2:15}. There is no question but
that he could have beaten his mark of 2:14J had Davis sent
him along.

Favonia was a conceded victor in the 2:18 class, and the
betting was for the second place. White Stockings sold
favorite at first, but he acted so badly in the first heat that
Loretta F. was made the choice. Charlie Hogan made a close
finish with Favonia in the 6econd mile, and the favorite
seemed to tire and Quinton whipped her all the way down
the stretch. The last teat was the struggle for second
money. Hogau kept close to Favonia until the third quarter
with Loretta F. next. The latter was coming fast, but
McHenry pulled into the pole and kept in a pocket bebiod
Hogan. White Stockings was allowed to win second place.
The pacer Johnston was sent to beat his record of 2:06},
made at Chicago three years ago. Time beat him. He made
the distance iu 2:13, with a ranning mate from the half pole
to the wire.
The following are the summaries of the day's races:
$2,000— For 2:20 Class— (Postponed from Wednesday)—
$1,000— $500— $300— $200.

Bardwell & Schuler, Aberdeen, Dak., b g Thorn-
less. Sire, Dauntless, by Nanie Thorne —

Van Ness 1 3 1 1

Charles S. Green, Utica, N. Y., b g Rare Ripe.

Sire, Autocrat— Green 2 1 2 5

H. D. Kyger, Dayton. O., br m Kit Currey. Sire.

MambriDO Bruce— Kyger 3 2 4 3

John Splan, Cleveland, O., b g Governor Hill—

Splan 4 4 5 2

J. E. Turner, Ambler, Pa , blk g Spotford. Sire,

Kentucky Prince— Doble ..5 5 3 4

Time. 2:20}; 2:19}; 2:18£; 2:19}.
$2,000— For 2:24 Class— $1,000— $500— $300— S200.
Charles S. Greeu, Utica, N. V., b m Lucille's Baby

Sire, Priuceps; dam, Lucille Golddust— Green.. . 1 1 I
J. H. Eogleman, Cleveland, O., b g Jeremiah. Sire,

Win. Welch— Davis 2 3 2

H. G. Smith, New York, b g Eclipse. Sire, Ed.

Everett— Smith 6 2 3

J. W. Goldsmith, Washiugtonville, N. Y., bg Com-
pany. Sire, Kentucky Print e — Goldsmith 3 4 4

Leslie W. Russell, New York, blk m Bessie Sheridan.

Sire, Phil Sheridan; dam, Pus»s — Rowan dist

Tim*, 2:22$ -2:22-2:51$.
$6,000— Grand Sptcial.
George A. Singerly, Philadelphia, Pa. ch g Prince
Wilkes, by Red Wilkes; dam, by Brown Prince —

Davis 1 1 1

Sire Brother0, New York, Rosa'ind Wilkes, by Harry

Wilkes; dim bv Lilcadie Golddust— Van Ness.. .2 2 2
Time, 2:16; 2:17*-; 2:15}.
52,000— For 2:18 CIa&s-$l,000-$500-$300— $200.
John S. Clark, New Brnnsviek, N. J., b m Favonia.

Sire, Wedgewood ; dam, Fadette— Qainton 1 1 1

Budd Duble, Chicago, b g Charley Hogan. Sire,

Virgo Ham— Doble 3 2 3

Robert Stewart, Kansas City. Mo , b g White Stock-
ings—Stewart 4 3 2

C. C. Pond, Jackson, Mich., b m Loretta F. Sire,

Hamlet; dam, Lady Grayson — McHenry 2 4 4

Time, £:18; 2:213; 2:20.

The Cleveland Meeting.

The trotting meeting at Cleveland, Ohio, held on July 31,
August 1, 2 and 3. was in regard to attendance, lime, mot'e
and good contests, one oi the moBt successful yet held. The
performance of California's repreaenUtive Arrow, is cause
for special gratification. The following are the summaries:

First Day.— 2:22 class, pnrse $2,0C0.
T. T. S., oh g, by Melrosn, dam Ajix by Vermont

Hambletonian; Dougbrey 3 2 1 1 1

Kit Curry, br m; Kyger &c Bowerman 11474

Black Jack, blk g; SpUn 232 93

Gene Smith, br g; Goldamith 7 8 3 2 1

Plush, bm; Forbes 8 6 5 3 7

Lynn W , b g; Jones 44S88

Edwin C , ch g; Shockency 67 7 4 6

St. Elmo, b g; Grimes 59655

Lady Helen, ch in; Cimpbbll 95869

Time, 2:18*1, 2:18A, 2:19£, 2:21, 2:21.

Same Day.— 2:25 pacing, purse $1,100.

R. P, Bessemer, br s by Voltaire; Patterson 1 1 1

Onie D , b m; Goldsmith 2 3 6

Biily Stewart, b g; Grimes & Bowerman 6 2 4

Budd Doble, b g; Doble 7 6 2

Wickopee, b m; Crawford 8 8 3

John C, br p; Greer 4 4 5

Bessemer, b m ; Scooley 5 5 8

Judge Lynch, ch p; Smith 9 6 7

Sir Andy, b s; McCarthy 3 dis

Grandmother, b m; Blown 10 dis

Jesse H, ch g; Evans 11 dis

Time. 2:18, 2:16}, 2:15.

Same Day.— 2:30 class, purse $2,000.

Jack, g g. by Pilot Medium; Doble 12 4 1

Allie W., bg; Wilson 2 112

Milton Blackwood blk g; Johnston. 8 8 2 6

Gracie B, b m; Van Ness. . . 5 3 3 3

Star Monarch, br s; Brown 3 5 5 4

Turk, ch s; Moran 4 4 6 5

Magna Wilkes, b g ; Greer 6 8 7 7

Genevra, b m; McHenry 7 9 10 9

Cicero, br s; Fanrol 9 10 9 8

Ready Boy, gr s; Crawford 10 6 8 dr

Time, 2:22, 2:22£, 2:22}, 2:23.
Second Day- 2:27 class; trotting. Purse $2,0C0.
J. B. RichardBon, b g, by George Wilkes; F. H.

Ch»pman 4 111

Philosee, b m; J. S. Coatee 1277

Frank Buford, b b; E. F. Geers 2722

Beauty Bright, bm; S. A. Goldsmith 35 6 3

William H., br g; M. E. McHenry 76 34

Louie R., b g; A. J. HawB 5 3 55

Indigo, blk m ; E. H. Brodbead 6 44 8

Harrison, b g; J. A. Chambers 9886

H. D. B , b g; Charles Hunt 8999

Time, 2:24}, 2:22$, 2:24}, 2:19}.
Same Day— Free-for-all; pacing. Purse $1,000.

Arrow, b g, by A. \V. Richmond; J. H. Sbults 1 1 1

Jewett, blk g; P. Schatz 2 3 6

Gossip, Jr., b g; Sire Brothers 4 6 2

L. C. Lee, blkh; J. W. Page 52 5

Bulsora Wilkes, eh g; L. Grabenstatter 34 3

Paritan, b g; W. Powell 6 7 4

Wilcox, br g; R. S. Payne 757

Mike Wilkes, b g; Abe Rohrback dis

Time, 2:15£, 2:14}, 2:13}.
2:20 class; trotting. Purse §2,000.

Junemont, ch h, by Tremont; J. Carey 4324 I 1 1

Governor Hill, bg; S. McMillan 1155644

James G, oh h; J. I Case 1 2 12 5 3 3

Geneva S., ch m: W. H. McCarthy 6 5 3 12 2 2

Black Diamond, blk g; P. Stewart 34 63 4ro

Thornless, b g; B. C. York 5 7 4 6 3 ro

Little NeP, D m; S. H. Lewis 7 6 7 dr

Deck Wright, b g; J Koauber 8 8 8 dr

Time, 2:1S}, 2:19$. 2:20, 2:20|. 2:1S£ 2:20}, 232}.
Third Day— 2:24 class; trotting. Purse $2,000.

Lady Whitefoot, bm; A. J. Feek 13 1 1 1

Roy, ch g; Charles H. Stiles 1 7 9 6

Newton B., g g; Backhouse <fe Snyder 2 2 3 4

Fugue, bm; H. 0. McDowell 6 3 2 2

Banner Boy; b g; J. B. Shockency 5 6 11 3

Superior, ch h; J. N. Page 4 9 7 5

Hunter, g g; L. J. Girardin 7 4 5 7

Jnstina, b m; C. J. Hamlin 15 8 4 8

Civilization, blkh; J. H.Conblin 9 5 6 9

Jeremiah, b g; C. Davis 10 14 8 10

Hinder Wilkes, ch h; Bowerman Bros . . 3 12 10 dr

Lady Winship, br m; W. E. Weeks 8 10 dr

William, b g; J. H. Goldsmith.... 14*11 dr

Shamrock, blkh: W. H. McCarthy 11 15 dr

Nettle Leaf, b m; C. F. Emory 12 13 dr

Time, 2:21}, 2:18}, 2:185, 2:19.
Same Day — Special race, trotting. Purse $2,500.
Guy, blk g, by Kentucky Prince — Flora Gardner; W. J.

Gordon 1 1 '

Fred Folper. b g, by Kentucky Prince— Flora Gardner

D. DeNoyelles 22 2

Time, 2:18}, 2:19, 2:18}.
Fourtb Day.— 2:18 class, trottiug; purse $2,000.

Favonia, b m by Wedgewood; J. S. Clark 4 1 I 5 1

White Stockings, b g; R. Stewart 1 4 4 1 4

T.T. S., ch g; George Haner 3 2 3 3 2

LoreltaF, bm;C. C. Pond 5 5 2 2 5

Charley Hogan, b g; Budd Doble 2 3 5 4 3

Time, 2:19J, 2:16}, 2:16}, 2:16, 2:17.
Cleveland Driving Park, August 3, 1888.-2:33 class, trot-
ling; purse $2,000.

Mulatto, br h by Aberdeen; H. G JJuhme 1 4 11

Brown, br b; J. I. Chase 6 I 2 4

Blue Gra?s Hambletonian, b h; Bowerman Bros. .2332

B.B.Custer, bg;W. H. McCarthy 3 2 6 5

Nellie G, g m; N. Grimes 4 5 4 3

Katherine S rn m; George Singerly 5 6 5 5

Time, 2;22, 2:182, 2:223, 2:23k
Same Diy. — 2:17 class, pacing; purse §1,000.

Kinsman, ch g; J. G. Wyman 1 1 1

Doctor M, b g; M. McCarthy 2 2 2

Duplex, b h; Ed. F. Geers 3 4 4

Ella P, b m; H- Simons 7 3 5

Grover C. bg;'W. Conley 4 5 3

Harry Z, br g; W. B. Smith 5 dis

Black Harr> , blk g; Bosworth & Co 6 dis

Time, 2:21J, 2:181, 2:15.
Same Day.— Free fir all, trotting, purse $2,00.
Prince Wilkes, ch g by Red Wilkes; G. A. Sing-

eily 2 1 1 1

Rosalii e Wilkes, b m by Conn's Harry Wilkes;

Sire Br^s 1 2 2 2

Time, 2:15}, 2:14|, 2:15J, 2:21}.

Instantaneous Photography.

Horstmen in Australia are so pleased with the results
secured in photographing racing finishes, that they are gen-
erally adopting this mode of deciding the winner. By its
uBe they relieve that dead heatB are things of the past.
Photographing the finish of each race was followed at the
Clarence latteisall and Canterburv (Sydney) Course in July
last.

Malt Storu, who was thought to be fatally injured by the
railroad accident at Port Jarvis, has had his brain trepanned
and there are now hopes of hiB ultimate recovery, He is in
too precarious a condition, howevtr, to be removed.

Colonel Lamar Fontaine, of Canton, Miss., drives a pair
of pet bears in a buggy. Ee has trained the animals him-
self, and may be seen out behind his novel team every fine
afternoon. The bears run afles a sort of awkward trot, and
seem to take their position with the best possible good
nature. They are of coui'ee, muzzled.

Lists of Mares Bred to Victor in 1888.

fi. Knole, gray mare. Date of service Maruhflth.

\V*. Blood, Mag, brown mare, by Plumas. Dates of. service March 13th r
April 10th.

Ed. Ranker, black mare. Dates of service April loth, May 8th.

J. Wardlow, black mure, bv Hough's lancet. Date of service April \1.

T. M. Turner. chestnut mare, bv McCrac ken's Illuck Hawk. Dates of
service April 14th, May 2a.

s. Kingdom, Flora, liay mare. Date of service April l.",th.

J. Ciolt, roan mare. Date of service April Kth.

J . S. Bransford, chestnut mare. Date of service Ajtril ISth.

N. Stamphli, roan mare. Dates <>f service April '22a, Mav 2Sth.

J. Merliss, bay mare, bv Red Cloud. Date of service April 22d.

Dick Peters, nav mare. Dates of service Apr 1 25th, June 16th.

S. Kingdom, Fanny, chestnut mare. Dates of service April 24th,
Way 22d.

D. Hedrick, Maggie, sorrel mare. Date of service April 24th.

M. Fritsch, grav mare, bv Pope Horse. Dates of service April 20th.
May 14th.

Mr. Terrill, bay mare, by Hough's Lancet, dara by Plumas. Date of
service April .Sth.

F. Scott, roan mare, by Red Cloud. Date of service April .10th.

Mr. Scbriser. black mare Date of service May 1st.

Indian sam, bay irate. Date of service May 2d.

D. Hedrick, brown mare. Date of service Slav 1th,

J. Wardlow, Marry, bay mare. Date of service Mav .Mb.

F. Rcott, sorrel mare. Date of service May 7th.

S. Banta, brown mare, bv McCrac ken's Black Hawk. Date of service
May 10th.
\\ . Blood, gray mare, by Black Bird. Date of service Mav 10th.

G. A. Dohertv, Maud,' black mare, by <;in Reno. Date of service
May 12th.

G. A. Dohertv. Lady L.., by Gill Reno. Date of service May 13th.
J. Evens, gray mare, sired by Plumas. Date of service Mav 13th.
F. Scott, bay mare. Dates of service May 1 1th, June 10th and 26th,

F. Scott, sorrel mare. Date of service Mav ISth.

S. Banta, chestnut mare. Date of service Mav 15th.
W. Blood, bay mare, Date of service May 18th.

G. A. Dohertv. Laura s., bay mare, bv Billy Huuiiltnmaii. Pate of
service Mav 20tfi

G. A. Dolierty. Sparkle, bay mare by Prompter. Date of service May 21.
R, Forgy. Puss, limwn mare. Dates .if service Mav I'.'tlt, Julv 2d.
A . W. Whitney, Nell* brown mare, by Plumas. Da'te of service May -3.
VV, Mamnhli, brown mare. I ate of service Mav 24th.

A. \V. W Uitnev. brown mare. Date of service May 25th.
W. Blood. Polly, bay mart;. Date of service May 25th.
Mr. Schriser, bay mare. Date of service M»v 2<ith.

D. L Ham, sorrel mare. Date of servic- MayZtth.

B. Forgy, Bltt, black mare. Date of service May 27th.

J. Wardlow, Kate, bay mare by Redclou'l, Date of service Mav 27th.
F. Kruger, Kate, bay mare. Dat of service May 28 ih.
YV. Foreman, brown mare. Date of service June 1st.
Jim Henry, gray mare. Date of service June 1st.
B. Forgy, gray mare by Blackbird. Date of service June 3d.
W. Foreman, Venis.bay mare by Redclou'l. Date of service Juue4th.
T. F. Emmons, Maud, gray mare by To'ii AtchlnBon. Date of service
June ftb and 26th, July 18th.
S. Kingdom, Quinn, bay mare. Date of service June 7th.
R. W. Young Bess, black mare. Date of service June Sth,
W. Blood, Pi', gray n.are. Date of Bervlce June Sth.
J. 8. Brensfnr . bay ninre by Plumas. Dale of service June 9th.
F. Kruger Molly, sorrel mare. Date of service June 10th.
W. H . Stevens, sorrel mare. Date of service June 12th
J. Cottingham, brown mare. Date of service June l2th, July 1st.
VV Foreman, Red, bay mare bv Redclou't. Date of service June 16th.
J. Wardlow, Nell, sorrel mare by Dave Hill. Date of service June 16th.
R. Stover, black mure. Date of service June 25th.
H. O. Toole, gray mare, Date of Bervlce June 27th.
F. Kruger, Dolly, bay mare by Redclou'l. Date of service June 2Sth.
J. Wardlow, Lus, bay mare. Date of service July 7th.
S. Baula, brown mare. Date of service July 14th.

Ed Wing, brown mare by Hough's Lancet. Date of service July 2Sth.
W. Cottingham, brown mare. Date of service Aug. 1st.

G. A. Dohertv. Crescent Mills. Oil.

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Subscribers to this papei can have advice through this column in all
cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send their name and address that
they may be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 1523
California St., San Francisco.

Some people bnve no genius for lyiog. In a recent St. Louis
daily appeared an advertisement of a brood mare for Bale,
eight years oH, sired by Bell Boy. The advertiser evidently
wanted to give bis mare a good pedigree, bot be should
have picked out a stallion older than the $50,000 colt Bell
Boy.

Subscriber, Irvington, Cal.

Please answer through the columns of your paper tbe
canse of enlargement of tbe capsules of the hock joint in
horses, and care for i', and state if it ever produces stiffness
or lameness.

Should your question have reference to a condition of the
hock known as "capped bock," then the causes are as fol-
lows: Kicking tbe stall aod injury to the point of the hock.
There are two forms of this lesion — first, serous; second,
synovial. The first form can be removed by oold applica-
tions and astringent lotions. The Becond form is more
difficult to remove, and can selflom be eulirely reducer1,
especially when it becomes chronic. Cold applications and a
mild blister ^re the best remediep, but to be of f«ny use they
must be applied in the early stages, and bufore it becomes
chronic.

When of recent origiu and during the inflammatory stage0,
it causes both stiffness i-nd lameness, but as a rule it is
nothing more or less lhan an eyesore, and sumo very large
capped hocks seem to cause the animal no iDcouvmience
whatever.

A.nswer. — Presuming that the capsules you have reference
to are the burcae of the true hock joint, enlargement of snme
is commonly known as "Bog Spaviu," of which th*re are
two forms. 1st. Tense; 2d, Fluctuating. Tbe first form is
doe to an inflamation of the Synovial membrane of tbe hock
joint, and is a cause of lamenesB, sometimes very severe.
The second form is a hypers* cution of synovia, and is not an
unsonndneps, and not a cause of lamenej s. The best
remedy for the Tense form is to apply cold water and reduce
all inflammation. After that bas been done apply a blister;
and as a last resource, if the blister fail?, have the hock fired,
and after that turn the animal out for a few mouths.

The causes of enlargement are strains of the hock joint or
any injury to same. Also, conformation; and according to
some authorities, hereditary predisposition.

We have a few old jockeys still left in this country, but in
India is about the oldest of them all. A correspondent
writting from Calcutta, undt r date of April 27, says: One of
the professional riders at the last Bombay race meeting was
a man who wbb born in the reign of George III, He has a
vivid recollection of the rejoicing on the accession of George
IV, whi n oxen were roasted whole, and old ale was drunk by
the barrelful at the new king's expense all over England, and
proved its strength by making it needful for bis sifter to
carry him home after he drunk his fill of it. He was then a
boy of eight or nine yearp. He was licked into shape in
tbe stables of Lord Jersey, who at that time was master of
the horse to the Qoeen; and subsequently be became groom
to the Queen in the dnys when Her Mhjei-ty used to ride out
with the Prince Consort, with their two eldest chiMern, each
in a panier borne by the same pony. He was tbe Inst groom
who rode behind Her Majesty before t-he gave up riding. He
tells a story of how one moruius when they all rode from
Buckingham Palace down Constitution Hill, the Queen iu tak-
ing her baukerchief from the pocket of her ruHnR habit, pulled
out ber keys, and did not ruiss them 'till their retutn. As
soon ns they were missed hand* ills were posted telling the
finder where to bring the keys, and that day a carter who
had found them on the road brought them to the palace aud
recieved from Prince Albeit's hands £10 reward.

Viking the renowned son of Belmont and Water aitob, has
been eold by Isaiah Thomas of Goffstown, N H„ to F. H.
Foster of Richmond, Pro. Qu6., for the stated Bum of $15,000.
It is not yet deternnued where the horce will make his
future stud seasons, but as his services ar^ in grentdemand
in New England it is probable he will st.nd iu New Hamp-
shire for a Beason or two.

1888

^he fjSmtter and ^jjrtfttsman.

K

iate, there have always been celebrities in his stable.
Urbane and untiring he has the qualities to make a model
officer, and with the support of the directors, everyone
of which we are acquainted with t being well qualified
for the place, it would be strange, indeed if the manage-
ment was not satisfactory.

That the races will be good is a "fixed fact." The
horses engaged is a positive assurance of that, and what
gaps there are will be filled with what is likely to prove
the most attractive features of the programme.

So short a trip from San Francisco, and so pleasant an
■outing" cannot fail to entice large delegations from
this section,

Stamboul.

It is safe to assert that the victory of Stamboul at Los
Angeles has caused a greater excitement in trotting
circles in California than any occurrence of late years.
Since the return of those who saw the performance, the
interest has been intensified, and the fortunate eye-

trot that close to the leader is an impossibility. An or-
dinary sulky is nearly five feet from point to point of
hub band. If the hubs were touching the second horse
would be five feet further out on the semicircle, so that
twenty feet additional distance is not too much to allow
for the position.

A quarter of a mile in 31} seconds gives about 42 feet
to the second, so that piactically Arab went a quarter of
a mile in 31 seconds, and his half mile rather faster
than that of Stamboul. When two horses make a per-
formance which to the best of our recollection has never
been equalled in an actual race there are additional
causes for doubt, and that was the point raised by the
objector to the fast mile and a quarter made by Laura
Gardner and Idaleue Cotton.

St. Julien when he trotted in 2: 12 J on the Oakland
track was 33 seconds "going round the turn," 1:05^- to
the half, and 1:40 to the three-quarter pole. The latter
was partly guess though there were several split-second
watches held by competent men, and was "called" when
the horse was opposite the mark. As will be seen from

witnesses have been subjected to questions innumerable,

All unite in extolling the horse and agree that it might the above the only quarter which St. Julien fell behind
have been faster. It is also stated that there is not the
least doubt of the timing being correct, and that the
fractions were accurately measured. All that is required
to establish the fame of this great young "horse beyond
all others is to verify the measurements- We have not
the least doubt of the track being the proper length, but at
the same time are under the impression that the quarter
and half-mile posts are not correctly set. That Stam-
boal could trot a mile in 2:15, was a reasonable expecta-
tion from his races of last year, that he can trot the
"first quarter" in 31J seconds is beyond what could be
looked for in him or any other horse which has yet ap-
peared. Maud S, when she made her record of 2:08 J,
passed the first quarter 32j} seconds.the half in l:041,tbxee-
quarters 1:35 J, second quarter 3 ljj, third 31, fourth 33 \
seconds. The time of a third quarter, when taken from
the stand, is not to be relied upon. Partly guesswork
at the half, it is decidedly so at the three-quarter post.
The first quarter can be taken with as much accuracy
as the mile, and hence if the post which marks it is in
the right place, and the timer has a split-second
watch and knows how to manipulate it the presumption
is that the record is correct. Analyzing the record of
Maud S. we find so great a difference between the third
and fourth quarters,;2£ seconds, that it is nearly cer-
tain that the time of the third was erroneously taken.
This could easily come without the three-quarter pole
being misplaced, the angle of vision making it impos-
sible to decide when the mare had completed three-quar-
ters of the heat.

The fractions in tne case of Stamboul were 3U seconds
for the first, 33 seconds for the second, 35 seconds for
the third, and 35} Beconds for the fourth. Thirty-three
seconds for a second quarter after a first a second and a
half below the mark might not be called a great.dis-
orepancy provided both were made under similar condi-
tions, but when one is a semicircle and the Jother a tan-
gent, horses in condition to trot three such heats as were
made in that race should not have fallen away so much.
The first suspicions regarding the whole length of the

track, were aroused by the 2:07£ of Laura Gardner with

Idalene Cotton practically in the same notch, but that is

acconnted for by the failure to drop the timing flag at

the right time. That Stamboul was likely to trot a mile

in 2:15, was foreshadowed by his races of last year. In

his first race he trotted in 2:19J, and if our ^recollection

be correct, went to the half in 1:07. At Stockton he

trotted a second heat in 2.17}, a fourth in 2:20}, and at.

Los Angeles in 2: 18|. A five-year-old with that amount

of cpeed, sound in every way, level-headed, and in good

hands, could reasonably be expected to improve that

much. While two and a half seconds is a large dis-
count from 2:17}, it is not insurmountable when the

animal was only five years old when the record was

reached. At that age Guy Wilkes had no record

and Anteeo lowered his best mark (a trial at that), four

seconds, the result of a year's improvement. When

writing of the National Stallion Stake before the entries

were made, we claimed that the records of Patron and

Phallas would not prove an obstacle, and that if they

accepted the chance offered of participating, owners of

California stallions would not lose' confidence. But the

fractional opeed shown by Stamboul is beyond what

there were reasons to expect, especially that claimed

for the first quarter. The driver of Stamboul informed

us that he had the inside and he beat Arab to the quar-
ter mark a neck. At the half mile he had increased the

gap to three parts of a length, and he felt that he had

him bealon. The quarter of a mile, if the horseB started

on an equality, must have been made by Arab a shade

inside of 31} seconds, as the closest he could be to the

inside of the track he must have been trotted fully

twenty feet further than Stamboul. For the inside horse

to trot within three feet of the pole a great risk must be

taken of Btriking the fence, and for the second horse to

was the first, and three-quarters of a second back at the
half, aud half a second at the three-quarters he made
that up and 2£ seconds more in the last 440 yards.

But there were different conditions. The driver of
Stamboul had a visible antagonist. Arab was in plain
view up to the time that he "felt he had him beat" and
from that point home there was nothing to stimulate
him to push his horse to his utmoBt limit. The driver of
St Julien was driving against a competitor which gave
no indication of where he was. The task was to per-
form what no trotter had done up to that time, and
whether victory or defeat was unknown until the jury
brought in a verdict. Therefore it is a far inference
that Hickok did his best from start to finish, although
there were differences again which might change the
tactics in the first part of the battle. St. Julien must be
kept at a rate which would ensure success and not take
any risk of "pumping him out" on the first quarter.
Stamboul must not permit Arab to take the track if he
could stop him, the policy of Arab to drive the young
horse to his utmost "break his heart" at the outset.

All of these speculations, however, have little weight
in comparision with testimony which is easily obtained.
If Mr. Rose, or the Secretary, Mr. DeCamp will employ
an engineer, a few hours will put the question of dis-
tance at rest. We feel that it is long odds that the
course is a full mile, but are not so sure that the qua. ter,
half and three-quarters are correct. A mistake may
have been made in setting the quarter pole, and by
measuring from the same, errors prevail at half and
three-quarters, which would make the fourth quarter
too long. If that were the case then it was nearly im-
possible for Laura Gardner to run in the time she didi
but as we have since learned that the timing flag did not
fall until the horses were a long way past it, that is
acoounted for ofter granting that the last quarter has an
ova \ e rpl

We trust that these points will be Bettled at once.
Although the rules do no require that the mile should be
divided accurately, until the measurements are made
there will be doubts of the correctness of the fractions.
Walter Maybern informs us that some timers made the
first quarter 32 seconds, although the officials and other
experts with the watch agreed on 31}. The time of 31}
seconds we deem is fully established, if carefully made
measurements show that the first quarter-post is 1,320
yards from the starting point, Stamboul will be fairly
entitled to credit of having made quarter and half at a
rate of speed whiche places him in the very foremost
rank-of all fast trotters regardless of sex.

fast as to tie the record, though that it was a handy
victory is shown by the .following account copied from
the Sporting World.

The pair got off at the firBt attempt, Firenzi being quickest
away. Hayward, however, took the Bard to the front at
once and endeavored to apply his old tactics of getting away
from his opponent, and by tcaiutainiog a high rate of speed
kill off all opposition. Garri&uo, however, would not permit
him to get too far away and lay within two leDgths of him
throughout. The (illy moved wonderfully well and in any
part of the race looked as if she could run all over tbe Bard.
On the fur turn, after passing the, bull mile pole, Hayward
dug in the spurs aud tried to come away, but is'irrnzi weut us
fast as he did. Nearing tbe turu for borne Firibpzi began to
creep up on bini, aud there was a breathless sil.uce as tl-e
daylight between the two began to diminish steadily. Still,
Garrison waited. A furlong from borne. howGver, be ^:ive
the filly her head and like a flash Bhe wn> .' mgside of The
Bard. A momeDt later Hay ward's whip - .- pel n to ?- ■ np.
aud then one prolonged yell went up from the ^atM, ■' nbe
Bard is beaten !" Hayward worked like a beav-t-r, but (iurri-
sou sat perfectly still alongside of him looking at liim. In
tbe last few strides Firenzi jumped out and won in baud by
two lengths.

From the same paper we learn that Mr. B. A. Haggin
backed the filly to the amount of $1,200, but it is more
than probable had his father been at Monmouth enough
would have gone on to make quite a figure on the credit
side of the account.

The stable haB won a number of minor events lately
and Firenzi again proved victorious last Saturday in the
Champion Stakes. These two successfulfcraces have put
Firenzi in the front rank it not entitling her to the first
place in it. Iu the Champion Stakes she beat Kingston
with the greatest ease and he had been brought from Sara-
toga with the expectation that he would prove equal to
the occasion. He won the California Stakes at Saratoga,
beating Climax, Volante, Wary and others. Firenzi
beat him so easily that there were six lengths between
them and in this race it was evident that she could have
lowered the record had it been so ordered.

Reno and Carson.

Monday next the entries close for the Nevada State
Fair, and that which follows at Carson. Judging from
the entries we have seen, there are a number of horsea
which can make profitable engagements in Nevada.
There are valuable prizes to be won and the journey is
not so long as to be an obstacle. As has been stated be-
fore there are no pleasanter places to visit, and when
pleasure ana profit can be joined even an unreasonable
man cannot ask for more.

It is unnecessary to say more about the programme
than to call attention to the advertisements. There are
plenty of chances, and room for all.

A Slip of the Pen.

Last week we closed an article on Stamboul with a
mistake which only mislead those who have no knowl-
edge of pedigrees. Iu calling him the son of Sultan and
Ruby, iii place of Sultan and Fleetwing, little harm is
done, though nevertheless a big blunder. The intention
was to mention his sister Ruby, and iu the hurry of
writing the slip was made. Fleetwing in one of those
mares which have two offspring which have beaten 2:20.
With a daughter marking 2:19J, and a sou 2:15, she is
worthy a prominent place iu the equine temple of fame.

Name Claimed.

Firenzi's GreatJVictory.

The defeat of the Bard by Mr. Haggin's great filly will
make amends for a good deal of the bad luck which has
been encountered since the stable went East. Now there
seems to be a change, however, and the turn in the lane
at last made its appearance. Although the first race for
the season was a win, it was unimportant, and in the
Suburban she was behind Blkwood and Terra Cotta.
Four more defeats and then came the second victory, in
which she turned the tables on Elkwood. She won the
Harvest Handicap, and though beaten in the Navesink
Handicap, it was held to be owing to the start, which
was all in favor of Connemara. Her vanquisher had 21
pounds the best of the weights, though bo little was
thought of her chances that the odds were 20 to 1
against her winning.

The Bard had won seven races in succession and it was
not at all surprising that he was thought to be invincible
when in proper condition. So strong was the impression
that two of tbe races were walk-overs, none willing to
take the hazardz. Five to two oh was the prices he
brought two to one against Firenzi. It can scarcely
be thought that she won easily, when the pice was so

By 6. W- Hancock, Sacramento, Cal.

3dxeim, for ohestnut filly, star, and left hind ankle white;
by Prompter, dam Jennie St. Clair, foaled April 4, 1888.

CORRESPONDENCE,

Breeder and Sportsman— In reply to your open inquires
us to Los Angeles Track, the official rale measurement on
file in both offices — the Natioual andjj American Trotting
Associations — is one mile, actDally 36 inches over. Notwith-
standing reports to the contrary, onr course is in prime con-
dition, is fast, and Stanboul could have oovered the distance
in 2.1o"} had he been pushed. In every heat he went away
like a machine and kept an even gait to tbe tinisb.

Bespectfully, E. A. DeCamp, Secretary.
. Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 13, 1888.

Sale of Trotting Stock.— W. H. Wilson, of Abdallah
Park, Cynthiana Ky., on August 7th Bold to X. W. Culbert*
son, Covington, Ky., a bay gelding by Soorates 2:34$, dam
Marosa, record 2:32, by Young Morrill.

The Kentucky Breeding Furui, Cynthiana, Ky., sold to
Look & Smith, of Louiavelle Ky., on Aug. 9. Bay Stallion
Mid Vale Prince by Bed Wilkes, first dam Belle Brino by
Hambrino, record 2:21 1 — 4.

Col- Youneer's Sale-

The announced sale of Col. Younger's famous Forest Home
Herd of Short Horns occured on the 14th inst. The attend-
ance, whilst not as large as the importance of the sale should
have commanded, was fair. Bayers were much more prom-
inent than spectators, and tbe bidding was spirited and lively
— upwards of $6,000 being realized at the sale, and one
or two sales occuriDg immediately afterward. Mr. Killip
delivered the oration, and succeeded in reaching tbe utmost
limits. A fine lunch was spread by Col. Younger, and both
purchaser and seller express general satisfaction with results.

In the list of entries of Golden Gate Fair, printed h
columns last week, several errors occurred. These will
found corrected on page 10S of this number.

106

Tpxs fpmfe attd ^ptfrtsnrnn-.

August 18

OdIv an Cld Gray Mare.

Theism beat fiercely on bev head,
wulle urged al speed onci xuore to tread
i i'be uew-n.adp track, iliiu hung like lead

To aged and weary feet.
The heat was like a furnace blast;

used Friday, 'twas the last
In leafy June that's now just past,

That death old Happy beat.
I know a man who should shed tears
When this sad tidings greets his ears;
Wh^se conscience ought to feel some fears

At Happy's ciuel fate.
Diamonds and dnBt. of Loth full store,
On far Pacific's wave-washed s-hore,
111 good game races by the score,

She won at racehorse gait.
By Utah's salty inland lake,
JS'ear Mississippi's fen and brake,
'on far-off plain, near cow-hoy's stake.

She trotted free and fast.
She richly earned a peaceful death,
Soothi-d by the genile evening's breath.
When life ehould softly leave by stealth,

Cheating grim death at last.
Her life was not the all she gave—
Another life lies in her grave;
A life she would have died to save,

Proving a mother''! love.
Who says, "Twos coibiug but a brute?"
From the same stem all life doth shoot.
Was not your life and tier's the fruit

Of "the same great God above?
Happy, gray mare, foaled 1870, record 2:27. Dropped dead
in her work, on the track at Chatfield, Minn., the hottest day
of the year. She was with foal. Cause of death announced
"hypertrophy of the heart."— M. T. (?., in the Horseman.

TUEF ANDTRACK

The Bard's time in the Ocean Stakes at Monmonth Park,
1:55, is the fastest on record for that event. S. S. Brown's
Tronbador won it in 1:56J last Year, which is the nest best
time. In 1883 Lorillard's Tizarro did the trick in l:b6£.

The proverbial ill-luck of the prince of Wales with his
racehorse still continues. He recently leased a two-year
old oolt. "Huntingtower." In a trial at Kingslere the colt
proved himself to be of no UBe as a race horse amd has been
returned to his breeder.

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the American
Jockey Club, New York City, on Tuesday last, it was decide-*
to throw out the French mutual machines and take back
the book-makers at the fall meeting. The meeting will be-
gin on October 2d and conclude on October 15th.

Abaua, the Arab colt whioh £. W. Cottrell brought from
Arabia for Senator Palmer's farm, in Michigan, died recently
of distemper. He was the only colt the Arads would part
with to Mr. Cottrell, although he hunted for another one far
and wide. His body will be mounted by a taxidermist.

Here is the Arab test of a good horse, which every farmer
can apply. It is simply to observe your horse when be is
drinking out of a brook. If, in brining down his head, he re-
mains sanare without bending his limbs, he possesses
sterling qualities, and all parts of his body are bnilt
symmetrically.

One of the latest phenomena in Kentucky in a filly that
will not be two years old until full, sired by Red Wilkes, out
of the dam of Ellerslie Wilkes. Although scarcely broken
to harness, she recently paced a half in 1:19 and can show
a 2:30 gait. She is owned by A. A. Kitzmiller, Lexington,
Ky.

Mr. Luke Brodhead, the manager of Woodburn stud, is
authority for the statement that the gets of Maud S.'s brother,
the young stalliou Lord Russell, which have been sold at
that place, have averaged S2.569. Taking those belonging to
outside people which have passed into other hands, the
average price for all the colts sold which have been sired by
him is in the neighborhood of $1,500.

It is the opinion of Professor Brewer of Yale — and the most
valuable opinions are sometimes of those who from the out-
side, view a question unbiased — that we are now establishing
a breed in which the trot shall be the fastest natural gait, and
that the next century will see this breed established with two-
minute trotters as common as 1:50 runners are now.

The pacing stallion Roy Wilkes, whose record of 2:17£ was
made this season, has been sold to C. Davis of Chicago for
the reported price of S 10.000. This looks like a big price for
a pacing stallioD whose dam's breeding is not given in the
trotting record, even though his sire be a brother to Mike
Wilkee and Ira Wilkes, both of whom have gone fast on the
pace and the trot.

Yillette, 2:22i, that was quite a star in her class three years
ago foaled a bay filly by Jerome Eddy, 2;16A, not long ago, and
the owner, who ought to kDow better, being a driver, has
named the little one Jeannette, which name has already been
given to a score of animals that have trutted and made records,
and at least one of them, owned by the Caton stock farm, Jo-
liet, Hi., has beaten 2:30.

Browa Prince, the sire of Shilelagh, winner of the Royal
Hunt Cup, new mile, at Ascot, Eng., was bred at Woobbnrn
farm, Kentucky, Bired by Lexington, out of imp. Britannia 4th
by Flying Dutchman. He was bought as a yearling by the
late M. H. Sauford and taken to England. He was a winner
at three years old in England and ran second to Chamant for
the Two Thousand Guinias, but his career wbb cut short by
becoming a roarer; and he went to the County of Mean, Ire-
land, for service in the stud. Capt. Machell and his friends
are said to have won $126,000 by the victory of Shillelagh in
the Royal Hunt Cup.

There is talk in the East about giving purses for dash races
among the trotters— or, at least, giving the plan a trial, the
men who advocate it sayiDg that in this way a number of
races can be disdosed of in one afternoon, aud that as the
scheme would put trottiDg ou the Bame basis as running it
would work well in large cities like New York and Chicago,
where runniug has been a great success. ThiB may be so, but
it is also true that outside of the two cities mentioned the plan
would not work, as the dash race idea is valuable only where
the raoing depends for its success almost wholly on the gam-
bling in the books and pools, and trotting has had a hard
enough struggle to* get out of the mire of betting. It is now
on a basis which insures its steady growth irrespective of the
betting interest, and it should by all means be left rigbt where
it is. This market for well-bred light harness horses is at
present in a more healthy state than for many years, and
by dint of intelligent selection the breeders of the country
havj made the breeding of fast road horse a matter of cer-
tamty, even though the animal be not speedy enough for
trA'sk purposes, and they are not disposed to look with favor
3 ra any scheme that seeks to make racing a mere gamble
n;rd the horses that take part in it the tools with which the
gt.j.vbling ia done.— Breeders' Oazelte.

Curious Wagers-

In an old seventeenth century book there is an account of
a great Kentish eater named Nicholas Wood. He made a
light meal of thirty dozen pigeons; and, on another occasion,
found, a whole sheep an agreeable snack. Once, at the Earl
of Dorset's house at Know), he ate fourteen green geese at
one meal. He met with defeat at last at the hands of a man
who undertook for a wager to fill him with half a crown's
worth of victuals. The wager was won by making Nicholas
eat twelve white, new penny loaves, and drink six quarts of
strong ale. Such beis sometimes led to tragic results. In
1736 two men, for the trifling amount of a crown a-side, com-
peted at gin drinking at a spirit shop near Redcross Street in
SouthwarK. The winner imbibed tbree quarts, and, says the
historian, "walked off pretty well, but died next morning."
A few years later a man who worked at the Armory Mills,
near Lewieham, backed himself to eat a leg of mutton, weign-
iug six pounds, and a quartern loaf at a sitting. He con-
sumed the provender, but digestion failed him, and he died
on the following morning. Death from "suffocation" might
fairly have been the verdict in this case.

On September 4, 1770, a country boy, sixteen years of age,
won a small wager at a Cambridge public-house by eating a
leg of mutton weighing nearly eight pounds, besides a large
quantity of bread and vegitables. A few years later an En-
aeld man won a bet of this kind by a trick. He offeied to
bet ten guineas that he and another would eat a bushel of
tripe in lesB than an hour. The bet was taken, and at the
appointed time he appeared and ate a small quantity, and
then introdueedtthe "other" in the Bhape of a large hungry
boar, who soon finished the bushel. Occasionally the gor-
mandizer failed in his task. An Oxford Street pot-boy, about
twenty years of age, once undertook, for a wager, to eat a
lea of pork, of ten pounds weight, and four pounds of pota-
toes within three hours. The youthful hero commenced
operations at six o'clock in the evening by eating about four
pounds of pork and one of potatoes. He then drank a glafas
of brandy and took a walk for half a hour, after which he
returned to business. At the expiration of the three hours,
however, he had only eaten seven pounds of the pork, and
two of the potatoes, washed down by moderate drafts of
"Adam's ale." "Those who knew him," says the old news-
paper from which this account is taken, "declared that had
the pork and potatoes been boiled instead of baked, he cer-
tainly would have eaten them. Another failure is recorded in
the case of a hair-dreBser. This "tonsorial operator" backed
himself heavily to eat a bushel of sprats. The sprats were
duly cooked, but the capillary artist had to give in when not
more than two-thirds of the buahel were consumed.

But comparatively frequent as these gormandising feats
have been, wagers on eccentric walking and driving events
have been in still greater favor. Races between strangely-
matched animals have also made many a pound change
hands. At sporting meetings in India races of this kind are
highly appreciated. At Whitsuntide, 1724, a race was run
at Northampton between two bulls, four cows, and a calf.
1 he stakes amounted to the magnificent sum of five guineas.
The bulls and cows were ridden by men, and the calf by a
boy. All the cows spilt their jockeys, while the calf and his
rider bit the dust together. Iu the end the race was won by
one of the bulls. In December, 1756, five geese were backed
against five turkeys to walk from Norwich to London. A
fair start was accomplished on Monday, and on the following
Saturday, about three o'clock in the afternoon, the turkeys
passed Mile-end turnpike, winning easily, as the geese, not
being good stayers, were fairly knocked up about forty
miles from London.

In 1881 a remarkable journey was performed by Mr.
Huddy, the postmaster of Lisrnoro in Ireland, then in his
ninety-seventh year. The venerable sportsman travelled for
a wager from Lismore to Fermoy in a Dungarvon oyster-
barrel. This commodious conveyance was drawn by a pig,
a badger, two cats, a goose and a hedgehog. The driver
wore on his head a large red night-cap, in one hand he carried
a pig-driver's whip, and in the other a cow's horn, whose
blasts served to encourage his strangely assorted team. In
the newspapers of May, 175S, it was stated that a lady had
betted two hundred guineas that she would travel in her
chariot and pair, backing all the way, with two servants on
horseback, also going backwards, from Coventry to London, a
distance of nineiy-three miles in fourteen days. This enter-
prising female issued an appeal entreating that "no carriages
will run against her or her footmen, which neither herself or
they can be supposed to foresee." In 1766 a tailor under-
took for a wager of five guineas, to walk fourteen times
round St. Paul's Churchyard in an hour, and won the bet
with seven minutes to spare. Sir Charles Banbury, in the
same year, ran a hundred yards at Newmarket for a thou-
sand guineas, against another "knight of the shears," who
had to carry forty pounds weight of "cabbage." The year
before this remarkable handicap a waterman Jnamed Cave
laid a wager that he and his dog would both jump into the
river from the centre arch of Westminister Bridge and land
at Lambeth within a minute of each other. The waterman,
however, had not taken into account the faithful nature of
the animal, for when Cave took the leap, the dog immedi-
ately followed, bnt, imagining that his master was in danger,
seized him by the neck and dragged him to the shore, to the
great amusement of the spectators, but to the no small in-
dignation and loss of the baffled sportsman. — Licensed Vic-
tualler's Exchange.

*

The Preacher's Horse.

Sam Jomes, the revivalist, has been oomplimented by hav-
ing a good horse named after him. He is a Kentucky-bred
bay gelding, by Messenger Chief (sire of Maud Messenger,
2:16}), dam by Mambrino Pilot Jr. He is owned by A. A.
Bonner, of New York City, and is said to have shown 2 :29J
over Fleetwood to a top wagon. If he develops as much
speed as the traditional country parson's nag and as much
pluck as the evangelist, it is good betting that Sam Jones
will be first at the wire in the concluding heat of the final
race.

All of whioh is very nice, and we have "more to follow."
M. H. H. writing to the Horseman from Springfield, Ills.,
closes his letter after this fashion:

Besides these there are various private turnouts that I see
going down the block at a 2:40 clip, and more are coming.
There is a clergyman bere who owns a n^ce pair of chestnuts
and he does not allow his broadcloth to take all the dust,
and why should he? The good book does not ignore the
horse; on the coDtrdry.it refers to them iu glowing terms
fifty-nine times, aud to the horseman forty times. Should
not a minister then be allowed to hold the ribbons over a few
of the good ones? When horsemen get nearer the ohuroh
and the church roarer the bcrsemen, the wrrld will be the
J belter for it.- Rural World.

Sport in 1793.

The Sporting Magazine, an English jonrnal published in
1793, gives some interesting items about the prevailing habits
and tastes of the sportsmen of that day. Drinking wad
exalted into a fine art, and a man who signs "Bibo" writes in
mock heroics, "Every sportsmau is a lover of his bottle, pro-
vided it be not an empty one," and adds, -my abilities in
that Hue are but mediocre. I never flinch upon (sic) duty,
so long as I can keep my post, but six or seven bottlts to my
own share generally does me up. I begin to be mellow towards
the conclusion of the second bottle, during the continuance
ol the third I am always gay, and occasionally brilliant. I
am frequently much damaged before I have exhausted the
coutents of the fourth. Before I have completed my fifth I
stare and look as sagacious as au owl. The sixth or seventh
bottle renders my seat untenable, and I yield obedience to
the potent god by sinking under the scene of action." A P.
S follows: — "I'll lay fifty guineas to ten that I produce a
man who shall drink with anyone you shall name, and give
him two bottlea." The editor adds to the author of this
effusion, (t\Ve drank his health a few evenings ago in the
genuine juice of Burgundy."

It is curious to find that in 1793 cricket was played stven
against seven, and nine against nine, and that tor 500 guin-
eas. This was a match between the evergreen Maryleboue
Club and the County of Middlesex, wherein the County
proved itself the stronger. The game was settling down,
however, into the normal eleven on each side which this
century knows so well, for on May the 21st and the follow-
ing day a game was played between two select elevens of
gentlemen and picked men, Lord Winchilsea and the Honor-
able E. Bligb heading them, for 1,000 guineas, at Lord's.
Lord Wiuchilsea's side won. It would be interesting to
know when this baneful practice of betting on, or playing
cricket for money arose, and still more how and when it
ceased. It seems nothing short of profanation to think of
our tin est game becoming the victim of touts and blacklegs.
Cards, the pedigree of racers, wrestling, and sporting law
cases (as in most of the sporting -papers at present), laws of
sporting and lotteries, occupied the attention of our fore-
fathers. The celebrated Colonel Thornton, of Thornville
Royal, wrote on Hawking. Pigeon shooting was then fash-
ionable, it seems, in BuckSjBeds, Hants and Surrey, "gentle-
men of the first fortunes constantly attend," and munh claret
and madeira were drunk.

Even the ladies gambled and played, not exactly with such
passionate devotion thouga, as in China, where one lady, we
are told, will play with another ontil she bas stripped her,
article after article, of all her clothes, "the winner thus
maruhiDg off in a double suit of finery, the loser shrinking
behind in the primitive simplicity of nature'" A reJ deer
furnished the object for a royal chase at Windsor. Ten min-
utes' law was allowed. The deer for this "diversion" were
principally bred in the paddocks at Swinely Lodge. A good
story is told of a bagged fox. "The fashionable custom of
hunting aniseed has been much improved by hunting a
bagged fox. Alas! Reynard upon being turned out of his
bag, so far from being the least alarmed, seemed to respect
every individual as an old acquaintance." Angling obtains a
leading place, giving chapter by chapter of particulars of the
chief English fish, with hints for catching them. A long his-
tory of a fox chase is given, much as it might appear at
present in a sporting paper — how "we met at No Man'*
Wood, rode without a check to Barwell, were again thrown
out juet at the Spkiready," etc. We all fancy the kind of
article it is, but it possesses considerable interest as being
evidently the precursor of the aiticle which we all know bo
well, for it ends: "If you admit this you may expect a furth-
er communication from a person who professes himself — A
Foxhunter." Visiting an execution was quite in accordance
with the temper of the times. One Hubbard was hanged at
Newgate, 13th Feb. 1793, who had pretended to be the Duke
of Ormoud, while eight other convicts perished with him.
''After the bodies' were suspended, a child w as brought un-
der the gallows to which the convulsed hand of Hubbard was
applied under the idea of its curing a wen." What would be
thought of Buch credulity nowadays? The same criminal
cheated the tailor who lived opposite Newgate for a suit of
clothes in which to be hanged. He tried them on and re-
fused either to pay or to give them up, but told the man he
knew that ho wbb in the custom of letting his windows for
sixpence a head to see an execution, in this case he might
charge 2s. fid. each, and thus easily clear off his debt. If
ihat would not do, he might have his clothes again after the
execution, but they fitted so well he was determined to be
banged in them.

Racing naturally was a sport of the first magnitude then as
now. Probably very few of the numberless spectators of the
lower and middle classes who now, thanks to improved loco-
motion, go to race courses went then. Races partook far
more than they do at present of the nature of matches.
Naturally very little betting, save in the case of some national
favorite, went on off the race course with others than the
owners and aristocratic society. The names of the horses
are very unfamiliar to readers at present, other at least than
those whioh have studied the stud book. Who knows mnch
of Diomed, Highflyer, Aesassin, Nerissa and Pot 3 o's? The
Boeing Calendar, of course, was in being, and the jockey
club was then, as now, the dernier ressort with regard to all
matters connected with the turf. Miscellaneous articles on
sporting subjects were always welcome. Thus the reader is
taught how to tell the age of a horse by inspection of his
teeth, hoofs, and eyes. A good many cases of Whist Hands
are also given and treated much as "Cavendish" does now.
A paper on Moose Shooting is succeeded by another on Lion
Hunting. The famous Pbilidor on March 3d was playing
chess, two games out of three blindfolded. Walking wagerg
are often named, and picking up stones within a given time,
bo that the time of our ancestors did not hang so heavy on
their hands as we often fanoy it did.

Jockeys on the English turf are certainly to be envied if a
chance of earning a fat income constitutes happiness. Like
their brethren in America, immense sums are sometimes
paid to secure the services of a crack, and even at a very
moderate estimate, it is qnite possible for a really good rider,
if of a useful weight, to make from four thousand to rive
thousand pounds a year, by legitimate work. Outside of
this there are countless perquisites, presents, etc., to help
line the jock's pocketo. By the rnles of the Jockey Club, if
no special agreement is made, the fee for a winning mount is
five guineas, and, as two jockeys in England, last season,
rode over rive hundred races each, their legitimate incomes
at the lowest possible ruth g must have exceeded two thou-
sand pound;-, each. In addition to this, the clubs allow for
traveling expenses, and also a guinea a day for living, and
the jocks don't have to trouble about collecting their moneys,
as an owner must pay thi m > l.mg w'th hi* stakes fur a nice
to the olerk of the course.— Canadian Sportsman.

1888

<ppe greater and jijKrrismatt.

Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October 2nd.

1— Runnikg Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, SlOforfeit; $200 added;
|50 to second horse,

2— Trottes'g— 2:30 ClasB. Purse, 3S00.

3— Trotting— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.
'Wednesday. "October 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Purse $1000.

5— Pacino-2:25 Class. Purse $500.

6— Trotting— District— 2:40 Class. Purse, $500,
Thursday, October 4th.

7— Running Race— Free for all. One utile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; |50 to sec-
ond horse.

8— Trotting -3:00 ClaBB. Purse, $600.

9— Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, $400.
Friday, October 5tli.

10 — Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800.

11— Tbotting -District— 2 :30 Class. Purse, $600.

12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race— One andone-quartermiledash.
125 entrance ; $10 forfeit; $250 added, $50 to Becond horse.

14— Trotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

IJSB* A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS AND t'ONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
Domination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trottiug-and pacing raceB best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

En tries i-lo-e August 1, 1888, with (lie
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FKED W. LOEBER. President.
A. H < 0\K mmj, Secretary.
jy7tse29 Napa City, «al.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 m PURSES.

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 18,19,
20, 21, OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PROGRAMME.

PURSES $6,000.

Race, at 5 o'clock p.m. Entries for Four-Year-Olds
and Stallion H acts clone September Uth.
CONDITIONS.

All Trotting and Pacing Races to be mile h^ats.
Three in five, to harness; five or more to enter; three
or more to start. Entrance fee, 10 per cent, of Purse,
and niUBt accompany the nomination.

All Harness Races will be governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Ruuning
Races Jojir ot more to enter, two or more to start
will hegovernedby the American Racing Rules.

For a walk-over in any race a horRe is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid-up entries to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horse distancing the field, or any part thereof
is entitled tu first money only.

In Trotting and Pacing Races, all purses to be di-
vided Into four moneys, as follows: First horse, 50
percent.; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, 15
per cent. ; fourth horse, 10 per cent.

All Running Races into three moneys : 60, 30 and 10
per cent.

The right is claimed by the Association to change
the order of any of Ihese events, should it be to Its
convenience and for the best interests of the contest-
ants, but no change w'll be made in cases where an
injustice would be done to any of the parties who have
made entries.

Heats in each day's races may be trotted, paced or
run alternately.

ENTRIES.
In all cas"s entrifln must be enclosed in n sealed en-
velope, addressed to the Secretary, stating age, name,
color and sex of horse, name of sire and dam, when
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

Tim ot closing: entries, August list
and September 1 1 «h, I 888
Address all communications to

ALEX. LEWIS, Manager,
jy58toc25 P. O. Box 241, Salt Lake City, Utah.

GLENBR00K PARK

San Luis Obispo.

First Day, Sept. 13th,

1. Trotting— 2:37 Class. Puree $300.

2. Running— All ages, three- quarters of a. mile.
Purse »200.

3. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse. «50.

4. Running— Handicap. Purse, 8100.

Second Hay. Sept. 1 3th.

5. Trotting— 2.30 Class. Purse 8300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile heats. Pnrse (200,

7. Runuing — All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse a76. . .

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse 8100.

Third Day, Sept. 1 4th.

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 Class. Purse 8300.
' 10. Running — All ages, seven-eighths of a mile
dash. Purse 8200.

11. Running — All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse 850.

12. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse 8100.

Fourth Day, Sept. 1 8th.

13. Trotting anc" Pacing— 2:28 Class. Pnrse $400.

14. Running— All ages, five-eighths mile heats.
Pnrse t20 .

15. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse, 175.

16. Running— All ageB, handicap. Purse 8100.

Filth Day, Sept. 1 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. Purse |3-T0.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heats.
Purse, $200.

19. Running— Ail ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse $50.

20. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. 10th.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. Purse $300.

22. Running— All ages, mile dash. Pnrse $200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse 875.

24. Running— All ages, handicap. Pnrse $100.

Seventh Day, Sept. 9iat.

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Purse 8600.

26. Running. Novelty Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. FirBt three-elghtbs. $50; first flve.eiEhths,$75;
first to finish, $125. Purse $250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Wednesday, Oct. «4th.

28. Trotting— For four-year-olds thatneverbeat2:40.
Purse $300.

Thursday, Oct. 95th.
■ 29. «reat Stallion Races— Forhorsesthatneverbeat
2:29. Purse $500. _

$1.0 0 reserved for Special Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES fo* all Trotting and Pacing raceB

a well &b Running Races Nob. 2,6,10,14,18,22 and 26,
close AugQBt 21st, 1888. Nob. 3, 4,7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 16, 19,
20, 23, 24 and 27, close at the Track the day before each

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to L 2, 188 3.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday. September 18th.

1- -Trotting — For three -year-olds. Purse, $200.
Mileheats; three in five. Five to enter and three to
Btart; for horses owned in this county ; $100 added to
purse if 2:49 is beaten.

2-Advertised Tkotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and sun Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee ?30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January l3t, 1888, $10 on or before April 1st, 1888, and
$15 on or before September 1st, lbs-, to which this
Association will add $100.

3— Wtai.:lton Tbotting Race —Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three in five;
mile beats. Five to enter and three tu start.

SECOND DAY, Wednesday, Sept. 19th.

1— Running Race — Purse, $200. One mile dash,

for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa

Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to

enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse. $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
for age. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Rack— One-half mile dash. Purse,
$125. Free for all: weight foraee.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. SUth.
1-Thotting Race- (Named.) For horses owned
in thiB county. Purse, $150. Mile heats; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Double Team Trotting Race— Purse, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile heats; 'hree to enter and two to start. $25
added if three minutes is beaten.

3— IBOTTIKO— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to Btart.

FOURTH DAY. Friday, Sept. Stst.
1— Running Race— PurBe, $50. Free for all stal
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in San Luis
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horBe at
each quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to start.

3— Saddle Horse Race— Pnrse, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Five to enter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 32nd.
1 -Trotting— 2:40clasB; for horses owned in this
county. Purse,$100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enterand three to start.

2— Trotting and Pacing Race — Three minute
class. Purse $150. For horses in this county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Trotting Race— Free for all in state. Purse.
$1000. Mile heats; '..hree in five. Five to enter and three
to start. $200 to be added if 2:20 Is beaten.
Remarks and 4 ondiilons.
All trotilng and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a lesB number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purae, Entrance
fee 1U per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses divided at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first horse, 25 per cent, to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association rules tu govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'he rightto trot heats of any two
classes alterna.ely, if necessary to finish any day's
raising, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid In. When less than the re-
quired number of starters appear they may conteBt
for the entrnnce money, to be divided as follows: GG%
to the first and 33X to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. M, of
the day preceding the race shall be required lo Btart,
Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
Btart must he named at 6 p. m of the day preceding
the riice. No added money paid for a walk-over
except as otherwise specified. Running races will he
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-Btartersin rnnniDg races will be' aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
oapB of distinct colors, which must be named In their
entries .

Entries to all the above races to close
wiiiii the secretary on Wednesday, August
1. 1888. at 4 P. 91.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraceB the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H.BARRTET, Secretary of Agricultural Asso
ciation No. 18, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTBK, L. M. WARDKN and GEO.
VAN GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STFFXF, President.
J.H. BARRETT, Secretary. julotselG

17th Agricultural District
Association

GLENBROOK *PARK;

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
$10,000 In Purses and Premiums,

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are
eligible that were owned in the counties of Nevada
and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District.
prior to June 1, 1888, unless otherwise specified.
Tuesday, August 38th.
1— Running— Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third, ?2o. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.
2— Trotting -2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse S500.
3— Trotting— Fur three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Hiuubolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Modoc
and Yolo. Purse $300.

Wednesday, August 39th.

Bov's Tournament at 11 a. m. for various prizes.

4— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit.

$300 added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and

repeat.

§—. RUNNING— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $25
entrance, ¥10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50;
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.
6— Trotting— 2:50 Class. Open to all. Purse' $-100.

Thursday, August 30th.
Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

7— Running— District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.
8— Trotting -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
0— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.

Frld»y. August 31st.
Dailies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 A. if.
10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, *25 forfeit,
$2.">ii added. Second horse $75; third $50. One mile and
a half.

11-RuNNiNG-Open to all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$15o lidded. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.
13.— Trotting— 2:2-1 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
13— Running— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys— 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.
Grand stock parade 'and awarding of premiums at
Up. n.

14 — Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; tliird$50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District. $2-5 entrance, $10 forfeit.
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.
16— Truttino— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500.
17— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Open to all. Purse $600.

CONDITIONS.
All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accompany nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at "the rate of (W per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibut
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any day's rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A horso
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 P. ir. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more thau one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 P. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the .State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in t..eir
entries.

Entries to close with the Secretary on
August I, tS88.

SAM. UKAMiER, President.
GEORGE FLETCHER. Secretary.
jy7tau23 Grass Valley, Cal.

$500 Reserved tor Special Races.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting aud pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise specified. Six to enter and three to
start, but ihc hoard reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount orthe purse. Entrance, ten percent.

on ai nit of purse, to accompany nomination. Any

li<>r.-« 'hstanciugthe lield will only be entitled to first
money.

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the hoard reserve the
right to trot heats ot any t< .. rUsties alternately, or to
trot a special race hi-tween heats; also to change the
day or hour uf anv race if deemed necessary.

A horse making a walk over .mall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid In. When less than
required number of -starter* appear, thev may contest
for entrance money paid in, to be divided as' follows:
M% to first 3:i!.; to second.

In all entries not declared out by 6 v. m. of the day
preceding the nice shall be required to . tart

When then- is more than one eutrv by one person, or
in one interest, tin- particular horse they arc lo start
must he named by six i\ m. of the dav pre. -dine the
race.

If in the opinion ofthe judges anv race cannot be
finished on the closing (lay ot the meeliu- h n

continued or declared off at the option of the
Non-starters in running races will be 1

trance under Rule 3ii.
Racing colors to be named on entries,

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wearcaus ol distinct COloxa, Which must be named
their entries.

These last two rules will be strjetlv enforced.

All races to be called at 2 p. m.. sharp.

Entries lo all the above races to
with Hie Secretary at 1 I P. M. Saturday.
Sept 15. 1888. *

LEWIS EI-.W II, President.

N. I. BALDWIN. Secretary.

jy2Uosep27 P. Q. Box 571, Pre s no, Cal .

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.
Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

ami Continuing Four Days.

$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September 35th.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and iRepeat.
Pnrse, $200.

2. Match race— 1*,0()0; i? 100 added by Association.
P. Mickle.br g, Bedford.

E. Giddlngs. b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse t500. Open to all .stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced 'Kerne, Mariposaaud Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1888, with the fol-
lowing horses:

S. NT Straube, Fresno Cal , b s. Apex.
H. N. Wtraube, " " brs, Clovis.

J. H. Lively, " " l> s, Barbora.

J.R.Jones, " " c 8, Dav Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " b b, Waterford.

II. II. Heliuan, VlflallS " b S, I'asha.
J. N. Ayres, " " h s, Bay Rose.

J. I>onahue; F>=3no, Cal., h s. Congressman.
Second Day, Wednesday. September TB6lh.

4. Running-One Mile Dash. Purse, f2£0.

5. Tnitting-2::((f Class. Purse, S-HH

6. Trotting- Three Minute ClaBB. Purse, $250.
Third Day, lliur«d»y, September 1E7tli.

7. Banning— One Mile and Repeat. Purse,?300.

8. Riniiuiig-Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, ?260.

9. Running- Purse, Jl'iU. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare. Mariposa, Merccrl, Fresno and Kern
Counties Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class PurBe, $-100.

Fourth ;«»y, » rlday, September IE 8th.

11. Running — Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse,
8250.

12.— Trotting— 2:35 Class, Purse, $250.
llt.-Trottuig- Ilnghen Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purse, IBM.

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th

INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa

Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

MOM1AV. September 34th.

1— Tbotting -Purse $210. For Santa Clara Couuty.
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1, 1S88, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 25th.

2— Tbotting — Purse $400. 2:35 class.

3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed Aptil 1st with seven entries.

4— Teotting— Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries,

Wednesday, September 26th.

5— Ronning Stake. For two-year-olds. S25 en-
trance, §10 forfeit, S200 added; $50 to second horse,
325 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Turee- quarters of a mile.

6— Running — b ree purse S200. For all ages. ?50 to
second horse One and one-eighth miles.

7— Tbotting— Purse $800. 2;i0 class.

8— Tbotting — Purse $400. Three-minute class.
Thursday, September 23th.

9 — Running — Free purse $2U0, $60 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— Tbotting -Purse $5U0. 2:27 class.

II— Tbotting— Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September ?8.

12— Running— For three.year-olds. $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: $25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13-RuNNiNG--For all ages. $50 entrance; $25 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse c400. 2:23 class.

15— Tbotting — Yendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 29th.

16-Running— Free purse $500, for all ages, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17— Ttotting— Pui»e$e00. 2:25 class.

18— Tbotting — Purse $1,000. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided aa
follows: 5u per cent, to first horse, K5 per cent, to
second, 16 per cent, to third, and 10 percent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races besta in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules ol the Mate Agricultural Society to
govern ruuning, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves I be right t > trot or run heats ot
any two races alternately, or lo call & special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of auy
race if deemed necessary."

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
CO-operate intbe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-hall ot the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

4 horso winning a race Is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the lield, then to first and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule '6.

All colts properly entered In district stakes, If sold,
are entitled to start in such race.

If it iB tuo opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day ot
the Fair, it nay be declared oh" or continued, at the
option of the JudgeB.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more lo start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
pnrtlonate amount ofthe purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race oft" when there are le.BB than three to start.

Trotting and iuclng colors to be named with all
entries.

When Icbh than the required number of BtarterB ap-
pear, thev may contest for the entrance money only,
divided ii<S?s and MX.

Races to commence each day at 2 p.m.

Our track has bid a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and fastest track In the State.

Entries close August 1, 1 88N.

E. I'UPUAH, Prcshl-
G. II . BRAOG. Secretary.

108

<Pt£ iprmter and j&parisnxau.

August 18

Breeders' ctory.

oents under this heading 50c. per line per

HORSB3 AND CA.TTLB.

Hill S1H V IIIOKKWlllKBEIIS of all the
"ted strains. H.-sist,re.l llerkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. UI/RKE.IllMoutgomery bt.,8. F.

Kill BTFJM4' IT! I.F— TlioroURhbredand Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for sale. All Cattle of the
best and cl.nii.. -t strains,
dress. ilR. P.. >'. BRAGG,
Angeles, OL

inf.rniatiunby mail. Ad-
L3J Fast Fieo street, Los

I! T KIN1I Suisun. Cal.. Sborlhorns, Tuunoiieh-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls end Calve lot aale.

Breeder of

1 K J1UK1-VK, El Monte, California,

.. .i. — family Jersey Cattle.
Cleveland"

high grade and first-class —■-—,■
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull ,-;;,,„
IN i -Ifli -ir.- ■■ imc-tur" iNo. 171), dam "Kiss l.\o
V'l in "I'rvice at ,'--... Awarded lir-t promlumat
los AnEeles Fair lor best Hull or Cow of any age or
Breed Tine COWS for family use.and voung bulls
and heifers tor sale. Write lor prices.
I,os Angeles address,

P. O. BOX V. 73.

NFTII COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay HorseB,
Devon, Durham. Pulled Aberdeen-Angus and (..alio.
wav Cattle V.uing slock of above breeds on hand
for'sii. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
S breeders. Address, Geo. " wllev. Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costi

.Cal.

, Wiley, Cook

-^DIOKEY'Seee^-

sixth avenue and d st.

Choicest Brands of

Wines and Cigars,

A Delightful Resort.
Telephone H85. J It. MICKEY. Propr.

"Flagler's Photographs.

Correctly rosed »n«l Cliaracteri-tlc
PHOIOOBAPHS.

Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

PLAGLOR'S QALLBEY,
Corner 9tli ami Market streets

Telephone 3182.

Headquarters for all Latest Improved

Dairy Machinery, Apparatus and Supplies,

The DeLAVAL. CREAM SiJ.r'.aJ&ATOR.

Extracts all the cream from milk, fresh and sweet, as it comes from t'ie cow, without setting or holding. Is
not effected bv extremes of climate. Increases the yield and improved the quality of butter, greatly adding to
the profits in dairyi'itr. Over 100 of these most valuable mucin nes are inconstant use on this l oast alone, many
thousand in the United States, and all are proving so profitable that many dairies are using two or more
De Lavals.

It is now a well established fact that the Separator increases the yield of butter from 15 to 20 per cent , and
even more in some parts of tliis Stite, while the uuslity in iimny instances has been greatly improved as is
shown by comparison of market returns before and after the introduction of the Separator.

Four sizes and styles of De L->vuls now in use:
"Hand 1'oivit." ■■ ■ tuiMiard." ■■lm-r«.';i*i'(l Capacllf," and S(eam Turbine" Separa ton;.

Steam, Water and Horse Power suitable for driving.

Complete Outfits Furnished and fully guaranteed.

For further particulars regarding these and our other popular dairy improvements, call or address,

G. G. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Francisco-

Also I. os Anseles and Portland, Oregon.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine . aruess, Horse ClotUlng

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mall oiders promptly attended to.

LARGEST STOCK OP

Saddlery and Harness

ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL.

OSff- Send Order and try Goods and Prices.

C. L. HASKELL.
„,!, Mo. I U Hush street, s. F.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commislone
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood tock, Draught Stock,

Stud Sliortliorns, Hereto rds, Devons,
»i?d Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herdB. He lias already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq.. with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses MR MUDRED and
DARKBIN, and rel'orejiees are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to .Major Rathbone.

C BRUCE LOWE.
Pitt Street, Sydney, Sew Mouth Wale .

ch ju!4

STUD DOGS.

RUSH T., (A R. R. 3751), winner of second and
special. San Francisco, 18B8. Fee SU6.

MlKET., (A. K. S.B., 6436). Winner of two firsts
and five specials. Fee 326.

pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Pattl Crootetb
T.. and Irish Setrer Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
E.'cboT. for sale.

No better bred nor handsomer animal1* can be had
anywhere. A. B. TRUMAN.

I'M HO KKWJl.S,

nep23 caul *ftlW Bnwh street. " F.

Bay District Association

SAN- FVAWI8CO.

RACES.

RACES.

W Notice of Entries ^

OCTOBER 6th to 27th,
Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.
First Day— PursatUO. For 2:22 pacerB.

I'nrse ?fi00. For %'M OUflfl tmttern.

suturday— Oct. 13th.

SECOND Day— Purse »»X). For free-for-all pacers,
purse |000. For 2:27 class trottCTB.

Saturday— Oct. sotli.

i'iiiro Day— Grand National stallion Stakes.
Friday— Oct. «6tl».

FniTBTii Day— Purse $500. 2:25elasB.
Satnrday-Oct. «7lli.

Fifth Day— Purae $50ou. Gbkax fhkkihi;ai,l,

Ol'KN 1 » T1IK would.

'The <U80Ctatlon will also offer liberal purm-s for
name'1 hor^'smi h.U-r mediate dates.

KntirleM clone onob'T Id, I H88.

Fut' Mice lit per cent, of purse. Five or more to en-

*,.r' ee ••' more to atart, but the Association re.

m-r'vii.thi right i" hold a loss numberthanflve to All

iiv i lucttou of a proportionate amount ol tiie purse,

T. W. HiNt'HnAN, Secretary.

ftUgli 1435 California Street, Ban Francisco.

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

— BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

A!M» CONTINUING FIVE DAHS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROURA3U1E.

Entries (lose August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per ceut, In all races fonr

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 18, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast— Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 16tb, with 7 entries.

2 — Tkottino — District — Four-yetx-old stake. OIoBed
February 15th, with 8 entries.

3— TaorrrNG — Pacific Coast 3:00 clans. Parse
$1,000.

Wednesday, September f 9tn.

4-Rtjnning — Jin. Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; $100.

This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.
} 6— TaoiTiNG— Pacific Coast— 2:2C class; S1200.
j 6— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7 — Tbotting— District— Two-year-old stake; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with lit entries.

Thursday, September ZOtli,

8 — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; 8500.

9 — Trotting — Pacific Coast — 2:35 class; §1,000.

10 — TBOTriNG— Pacific Coast— Four- year- old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; S500.
Friday, September 2 1st.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
repeat, S350.

13— Tboxting— Pacifip Coast— Free for all; §1,21,0.

H— Tbotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 16th, witb 9 entries.

15— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; $1,200.
Saturday, September 22d.

16— Running — Pacifio Coast— Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17— Tbottij.g— Paciflo Coast— Two-year-old stake;
best two In three. Closed February 15th, witb 10
entries.

lb — Paging— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $700.

19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $1,000.
COM)IIIO\S

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex.
cept sb otherwise Bpeciiied.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rulee of the wtate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein Btated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and hour ol any
race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any raoe a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
thlrumoneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme fur 1SS8. starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ortlered by the Board.no horse is
.(dalified to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District Blx (6) mouths prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse Bball he held liable fur the en-
trance tee contracted, without any right to cumpete
for a purse. and Bball beheld liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association an-l
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All colts properly entered In District stakes, If sold,
are entitled to start In such races.

If It iB the opinion ot the Jmlges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be tlniehcd on the cloBlng day of
the Fulr, It may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, bIx or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horscB to Biart; but
the Board rexervus the right to hold entries and Btart
a race with a less number and deduct a proport lonate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Hoard hereby reHervejt the rlghl to declare any race on*
when there are lesB than thn-e (.3) to start.

The Stockton track Is one of the fastest lu the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to he na'ued with all
entries and used In all beat?.
Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. nharp.
Stables, hav and struw free to competitors.
Entries elose August i, i hhh. tvlih ilie
Secretary.

P. O. Donalich names bgNsicho B.

■W. L. Applt* by names b c Wild Oais

H. Willian

amS names ....b f Lady Helen

PARDEE STAKE-Ooe mile dash. flOQ

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Last Payment Due at Six O'clock P.
91. the i»ay Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT NO. 3, CAL.

Offer the following rich running events for 1 89 and
1800, entries to cloBe AugUBt 1st, 1888, for colts now
classed aB yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year olds for this time only
lo permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.
FOK 1889.

I.-Thb Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
Iwo-year-olds (.fouls of 1687) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889; $50 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January lPt; or $15 by May 1st,
1869. DeclaratimB void unless >*ccompainert by the
money, with $300 added, of which J76 to second; third
to save Btake. Winner of any Btake race of the value
of $1,000 to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed five pounds. Five-eights of a mile.

2,-The Yosemite Stakes.— A sweepstake for two-
year-olds, (foals of 188J) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 88S9,$75 each, half forfeit or only $1 1 if de-
clared on or before Januaiylst; $15 by May 1st, or
$25 August first, 1889. Declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with (350 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake. Winner of the annual
stakes at Sacramento to carry seven poundB extra.

ThosI

No. 1.
added.

Denlo names hr s Fid

F. P. Lowell names b c Leon

Mrs. s. B. Wolfskin names b m Heliotrope

Dan Hennessey names ,brm Welcome

Owen Bros names a f Serpolette

W. I,. Frftcnard names ch c Canny Scot

P. C. Donalichnames blk' gDel

W. L. Appleby names ch f < Sarmi a

N0.fi. CONTRA COSTA STAKES- Half mileheats.
1801 added.

Bruce Cockridl ohiih-s b m Daisy D.

P. M. sturkey names s g sleepy nick

Owen Bros numes.... g g Johni \ Gray

ThoB. P. Jones names ..&a Klldure

Hiram Willit^ names ch in Lida 1'urgeson

L. ( Sturgill names B m Suale S,

b. i*. i nil i.inii s ... ...„chg Skdaiu

No.8. FRE1 I'l'KSK-One mile dash. Purse «300.

B.C. Holly names ch f Nancy

u. c. iioih* uames ch f Fusilade's i-ist

Maltese Villa nitmes ch f libilene Co ton

T. Ballv names ch c Little Phil

Mrs. S. B. WoUskill naii.es b m E.lelweiss

John Clark names. ch m spray

Uwrii Bros, n noes h s Or."»

Elm wood stable naines eh in Nerv*

Thos. P. Jones names 1> ^ Applt use

B P. Hill names s g Claustonu

W. Appleby names ch f I^tura tianlner

W. Appleby names ^..: blk f Futurity

Wednesday— August "2!lili. Trottins;.
No. 7. Three-year-old trot. Purse $1000.

Jas. P. Kerr names b s Memo

San Mttteostuck Farm names E bg (iraudee

Pleasanton Stock Farm uamee blk s Dlree*

No. 8. 2:40 class. Purse $100j.

B. C. HoUy names b f Economy

W.S. haynames bg Perihelion

John A. Goldsmith names b g Ben Ali

Jas. A. Dustln names ch m Lartv Escott

w. ii. Parker names br s Steve \Vhippie

J. R. Hodson names ch gThe Dude

L. J. Rose names b g Duhec

S. B. Emerson names „ br m Maggie E.

Palo Alto Stock Farm names b f onnet

Thursday— A u go at 30th, Konuine-
No. 9. ALAMEDA STAKE— Three-quarter mile
dash. $■!' 0 added.

Bruce Cockrill names b m Daisy D

B. C. Holly names .... _ „ ch f Nancy

Maltese Vllhi Mahle names ch fldalene Cotton

Mrs.s.B. Wolfskin names b m Edelweiss

Dan Hennessey names _ br m Welcome

John Clark names ch in Spray

Owen Bros, names sfSerpoletto

Elm wood Stable names b g Valido

Thomns P. Jones names b g Applausi-

L. E. Sturgell names b g Hob n

W. L. Davis names b h Jack B^ady

B. P. Hill names _ chg Adan'i

M.F.Tarpeynamts chf NothUe

No. 10. CALIFORNIA STAKES- One and one-
quarter mile dash. $4 Oadded.

F. P. Lowell names b c Leon

W. L. Pritchard names chc Canny Scot

M.S. Bryan names chs Moses 11.

1 - - -
Ippleby
No. 11. GOLDEN GATE
mile dash.SWO added.

Frank l'e Poistern mes be Duke Spencer

r' Farntim names be V.ning Prince

chcJoeHogc

winner of any other stakes to carry three pounds^ of
two or more, sev^n pounds. MaidenB allc
pounds. Three- quarters of a mile

-The Big Tree Stakes, -(To close in two-year-
old form this time only.) Aaweepstake for three-
year-olds to be run at the Stockton Fairin 1889; $100
each half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st;
$15 May 1st or i"2A August 1st, 1889. Declarations void
nnlesp acrmpanied by the money; witb $400 added,
of which $125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of any three-year-old stake race of the valne of $1,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three -year- old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
Beven pounds. One mile.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Bio Tbee Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for tbree-year-olds (foals of 18*7) to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1890. (Conditions same as No, 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepsjakeB for
three-year-oids (foals of 1SS71 to he rnn at the Stock-
ton Fair inlS90; $100 each, of which $10 must accom-
pany the nomination, $10 payable January 1st, 1889; ?10
payable January lBt, 1890; $20 payable May 1st, 1890.
The remaining %%) to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pre.
ceeding the race. Payments not made as they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declareB entry
out; $500 added, of which ?150 to Becond, third to save
Btake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
tooarryflve pounds extra; of the Prepident Stakes,
seven pounds; of any other three- year-old event
three pounds. MaidenB ahowed Beven pounds. One
mile and ahalf.

N. B.— Conditions of thiB association for 1888 to
govern except aB specified herein.

I.. V. SHIPPEE, President.

J. M. I ARM:, Secretary,

je9tse!5 P. 0. Box 188, Stooktop, Cal.

P. C. Donalch names blk g Del

Wm. Appleby names ch f Carmen

ST A KES - seven-eighth

Golden Gate

Fair Associat'n

DISTRICT NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

Beginning MONDAY, Aug. 27,
and ending Sept. 3d, '88.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday— Aiignst 2Jt!i-

fno 1 ORAND STALLION TROT— Puree •1500.

B.C." Holly names ...chs Woo.lnut

San Mateo Mock Farm names b I QOS W likes

L. J. Rose names b s ©tamboiil

No.2. 2:27 class. Pacing. Purse 1700

Clias. I. lluvcns mum's ''Ik g UiicimiU

l. E. Clawseo namog ••B,e(D'iml.i..a

W. B. Bradbury numeB chg Little Hope

I'l.-iiHiiiitou stm-k Kurin mimes en f '■"Id beat

j j McCord names !>g Ned winslow

'ii. C.Alrhart a Co. names b gsan Diego, formerly

Frank l'cbyer muues bgToin Mndorman

Tuewlay— AugnNt 18th, Running.
No. 3. INTRODUCTORY si'AK E-Thre«--.|iinrt.r

fSSSfo v \f cir'lmmcs b f Bessie Shannon

Prank De Politer n;uw» <» c Duke Spcm-r

C Farnum naineo '' »•■ ^ "un« ^rllu'e

Burn [.Thornton names ?hu,Ji?n ftflSi

T. Bally names enc Mttle PJU1

Then \Vluters inuu h ■ ,V" ' ,r

Theo. Winters names ■'•h'' l V'' rT11

Theo. Winters names \ « , , ,. ,

Thos. P, Jones niimes hg.lUi k 1 01

Harrv. I. Thornton numes

T. Bally names ch,: Little Phil

Theo. Winters names t-n c Pzur

Theo. Winters mimes !ch"c Don Jose

Theo. Winters names D c B-rliane

Thos. P. Jones names brg Jack Pot

P. C. Donalich names s g Naicho B.

Wm. Appleby names |, c Wild Oats

Thos. H. Williams names b i Lady Helen

No. 12. FREE PURSE- Threes narter mile heats.
Purse $300.

Bruce Cockrill names ., b ni Daisv D

B. C. Holly names chf Fusilade's Last

Maltese Villa names.. ch gElwood

Mrs. s. B. Wolfskill names b in Heliotrope

Owen Bros, names h s Oro

Thos. P.Jones names ' s g Kildare

L. E. Sturgell names „„ b m Susie S.

Al. MormenameB .„ i, ,,i Carmelitu

Wm. Appleby names ch f Laura Gardner

Fridii) -Aii-iim :| Ivi Trntlins
GRAND BICYCLE RACE- For trophies valued at
$100. Entries to close August 25, 18SS.
No. 13. 2;28 Class. Purse $1000.

G. Woodward names b m Rosy Mar-

O. A. Hickok names b s Elector

F. P. Lowell names i> p Fitllis

Pslo Alto Stock Fiirm mnnes bg Express

R. Harvey names s s Bonanza

James A. Dustin names l> c Judge-

Chas. Davis names ijik g Frauklins

LADIES' EQUESTRIAN TOVRNAMRNT— Foe
prizes valued at $100.
No. 14. To be made up.

Saturday-Sept. 1st. Trotting.
No. 15. 2:22 class. Purse$l2>0.

Alfred Gonzalez names- blk m Kate Ewinc

Palo Alto Stock Farm b f Gertrude Russell

Jas. A. DustinnameB „ brg Qua Wilkes

L. J. Rose names b s AU-aiar

L. W. Shippee names bniTempesl

Wilbur F. Smith names . blk s Thapsiu,

No. 16. Three-year-old pacers. Purse t&0.

Antonio B. Gonzalez names bg Adonis

Chas. R. Hoppin names Yolo Maid

Pleaeai ton Mock Farm names eb f Gold Leaf

Jas. A. Dustin names bni Cricket

Monday— Sept. 3 it, Kim Ing;.
No. 17. SELLING PURSE-Mile dash. Purse $300.

Thos. Kenny names.. b g snndav

Frank De Pointer names blk s Blackaton'e

John Clark names eta m sprav

Owen Rtob. names b s Orb

Elm wood Stable names ch m Nerva

Hiram Willi ts names s g Cito

B. P. Hill names sgGladstone

Win. Appleby names b c Wild oats

No. 18. FREE PURSE— Mileheats. Purse*300.

Bruce Cockrill homes bm Daisv D

B. C. Holly names ch f Fusllarle's Last

Dan Hennessey names br m Welcome

W. L.DaviB names b h .Tack Brady

Wm. Appleby names _ chf Carmen

No. 19. CONSOLATION PURSE— Three-quarters
ofamile. Purse$100.

Life Members Tickets may be had at any time on,
application in person, or by letter to the Secretary.
P. A. FIHUAN. Vlee-Preslu>nt.
JOS. I. jiniihii, Secretary.

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worth, and where to buy thum Rl
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Brood-Mare for Sale.

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Pacific Coast
BLOOD HOBSE

ASSOCIATION.

FIXED EVENTS 1889-90.

TO CLOSE

AUGUST 15, 1888.

1889-SPRINU JiCEriXU,

Tlie 4 iilii"i -ilia Slultcs.

For t wo -v ear-olds (foals of 18*7): S5U each, *25 forfeit,
or $7 if declared out onor before January 1, lfifit): all
dtt'lar.itions void unless accompanied by the money:
with *5i)0 added; sl-cuiuI horse to rucicve Sloo, third to
save stake. Half a mile.

■ lie So So Stakes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 18S7) : J5" each, $25 forfeit,
or ill if declared out on or before January 1 1889: all
deckuirtions void unless accompanied by the money:
with (5 0 added; second horse to receive jlUu, third to
save stake. .Stake to be named after winner if So So's
time (1;J.4J¥J is beaten. Three-quarters ofamile.

1R89-FA1X MEEIlXtt.

B i*o Ladf 8' Staked.

For two-year-bid fillies (foals of 18S7)J ?50 each, $2o
forfeit, dr*l ■« if declared out on Januarv 1, lW9jor*2i
if declared nut on August I ; lf^tl: all declarations roid
Ujllcss accompanied By the money: with $ km added;
second to receive $100. third to save stake. Winners
of three stake races to carry- five pounds extra. Three-
quarters of a mile.

The Atitumu Makes.

For two-year-olds (foals of 1887 1; $50 each, $2i forfeit,
or $Li if declared out January 1, 18S9: or 420 if declared
oiitAilgustl, 1889; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with 375-j added; second to
receive tlS^, third to save stake. Winners of th ee
stake races to carry five pounds extra. One mile.

iSSO-SPKlMS MKET1MJ.

The Tidal Slakes.

i'or three year-olds (foals of 18S7); $100 each, half
forfeit, or ?1D if declared out on January 1,1*89; or $20
if declared out August 1, 1889|Or*i(0if declared out
Januarv 1, 1890: all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $600 added; the second
to receive $200j third to Bave stake. One mile and a
d darter.

The Pact be Derby.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1887); $,iop each, half
forfeit, or §10if declared ont January I, 1389; or $20 if
declared out August 1, 1889; or 530 it declared out Jan-
uary 1, 1890; all declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; "with $750 added; second to receive
J"Jo0, third to save stake. One mile and a half.

INtfO-FALL MEETING.

The Vestal Stakes.

For three-year-old fillies (fo^Is of 18S7); 525 each, p.
p., with $500 added; second to receive $100, third to
save stake. One mile and a quarter.

Ihe Fame Slakes.

For tlifee-year-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, half
forfeit, or $10 if declared out August 1, 1S59; or $20 If
declared out January 1, 1390; or $30 if declared out
August 1. 1590; all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $750 aided; secorid to
receive $^00, third to save slake. One mile and three-
quarters.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All these stakes are for foals of 1887— colts aod fillies
now rating as yearlings.

Under the Revised Rules of this Association all
horses entered MUST BE NAMED.

Entries to these stakes close with 'he Sec-
retary on Slonday, Augnst 15, 1888.

D. UcCllIRE. President.

E. 8. CULLER, Secretary.

jy.51 313 Bush Street, San Francisco, Cal.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiunis.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday, September 94th.

. - l— Running— Half-mile daah. Free for all District
horBes. Purse, $100; $75 to first horse; $25 to second.
Entrance free.

2 — Trotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250; first horse $150; second horse $75;
third horse $25. , , , „

3— Running — One mile dash. Purse, 9100; brst

horBe $75; second $25, Free for all District horses.

Entrance free. •

Tuesday, September 25th.

•t— Selling Purse, $250, of which $50 to secoad,*25 to
third" for three-vear olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to he sold for $1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1000, then one
pound for each $100 less down to $400; selling price to
he stated through entry box at 6 p. m. day before the
race; one mile.

5 — Nevada Stake- Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 18*iVi: $25 entrance, $10 to accompany nomina-
tions- $15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6p m. day previous to the race; 10 per cent. of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

6— Tbkttino Stake— For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300. ' ' '

7— Teotting — 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday. September %6ih.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $;t00. One and
one-half miles; first 'hall-mile, $50; first mile, $100;
first to finish, $l5o.

0— Trottinu — 2:40 Clans. Free for all horses that
have never beaten 2 :-t0. Purse, $1,500,

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
Purse, $GO0. „ . '

11— Pacing— 2:10 ClasB. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September %?th.

12— Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse,

13-RUNNlNG— nalf-niile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En.
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. m. on :september

1 i-i— t'botting— 2:45 Class. Free for all DiBtrict
Purae, $250.

Friday, September 2Sth.

15— Running— Free for all ages. Three-qnartcrs of
a mile. Purse, $250.
1U— Trotting— 2 127 Class. Purse, $600,
17— Runs in r;— One ami one-half mile dash. Purse,

fiTO:

18-TnoTfiNO— Gehtlehien's Roadsters) owners to
drive; half-mile heats'; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy wliip'.

Saturday, September 'lliili

19-Gkkat Fifteen Mii,k Race. Entrance $50j$30d
added. Each rider to be allowed live horses, to be'
e bunged at tlie end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed live men to assist him in changing horses,

20— Trotting— 2:2:1 Class. Purse, $11100.

21 -Pacing— Free'forall. Purse, $800.

23- CONSOLATION PURSE— $250; for all horses that
have run at th*1 meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

RivMAKKS AMMOMHIIO.VS.

NnininationH to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tory onor before tlie first dav of August, 1888. Entries
for the piirse must be made two day b preceding the
raee, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
? takes must name to the Secretary in writing which
hey will start the day before the race, at ft p. m.
Horses entered in nurses can ortlv be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for Pi strict purses most be owned
and kept in Nevada diw California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to dav of race'.

f-.inrie.s "• all trotting; rac*s will close
Aimuxt 20. with tne Secretory.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot beats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing) or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over, shall he entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they mav contest for the
entrance money,- fo be divided as follows; 662S to the
first and 33!* to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money. ,.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations ■ar'0 Void

are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
dav proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

Wliere there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. the dav preceeding the
race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock P.M.

S I. 1>EE, President

All entries muBt be directed to

JAMES l». TOKKE1 SUM. Secretary,

jly7tse22 * ar*ton S i" y, Nevada

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 1H_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC

BEACH
PARK

DRIVING

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half-mile daBh, for two-Year-olds;
825 entrance; 810 forfeit; S250 added, of which 8100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running- -Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

M— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse 81,000.

i— Pacing -3:U0 class. Purse 8500.

Second D»y— Wednesday.

5— Running--Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

6— Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. PnrBe #600

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1,1888.
Purse I5U0.

8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900.
Third Day— Thursday.

9— Running— Three- fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds: 825 entrance; 310 forfeit; $260 added, of
which -300 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $400.

11— Trotting— 3:00 clasa. Purse $1,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1,200.
Four Ih Day--Frlday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all agea.
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ogea. Pnrse
$700.

15- -Trotting-- County stallions. Horses to have
been owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse ?40D.

16— Trotting— 2:35 clasa. Purse $5C0.
IIHIi Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse S5C0.

18— Trotting —Free for all. Purse $2,500; 8500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better If
two or more horses trot In 2jl6, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19--Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purae 9600.

$1,600 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 26. 16 and lo per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a w^lk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rulen to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves tne right to sandwich
beaiB nnH change dates of races on programme If
*■*. _,. saary.

Ccin^aciilon open to the world,

Ezuttrlips to close August 1, I 888, with the
Secretary.

Pregranuaaa and entry blanks sent on application.
A. <J tiASSEN, President.

Lr :RH ART, Secretary. ju30too20

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,
September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

SPEED PROGRAMME:
MOSOAY, September 17, 1888.

1— .Selling Purse $250; of whicli-$50 to aecond, $2-i to
third; for tbree-venr-ohls and upwards; horses en-
tered'obe sold lor Si.sio to carry rule weights; two
pom- ■ n illowed for each $100 ituwii to $l,ooo, then one
pom d ireMCh 3H)0 lens, down to 3-KMi; Felling price to
be state through entry box at G p. m. the day before
the im :; one mile.

:— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foals
df I9"fi); ?-Ui entrance; 9 to to accompany nominations;
$W additional for starters; to be paid In beiorefip. m.
day previous to nice; ten per cent, of Btake money to
go to racing fund; 1300 added] second horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

3— Running. five-eighths mile dash; District horses;
$100 added; entrancj ;ju, declaration $5) on or before
Augusl iith.

4— Running, tbree-oighttiB mile and repeat; purae
$1 0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse ?l(i ; $75 to first; f U4 to second.

(—Trotting 2:27 class; purse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance 3'iO, of which $'£) to accompany nomi-
nation; $10 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
fore6p.M.day previous to race; $aOu added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more Htarters to make a race; stakes and added
money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September 19th.

8— Novelty Race, running: purse 3100; one and nne-
hiilf miles; first half-mile, 950; hTBt mile S1U0; first to
finish, $250,

9— mining; for three-yenr-olds; ?:0 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for Btarters;
to be naid in before 6 p. m. day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to no to racing fund; ?3i0
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles.

10— Trottinc, three-ininute-ciasB, lor District horses ;

Enrse 3300; hrst horse $150, second, horse $100, third
orse $50.

Thursday, September 20th.

11— Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $150 Lo
first, 310J to second , 3^0 to third.

12— Trotting, '1. 10 class; purse 5600.

13— Trotting stake for three-yi-ar-olds; 3100 en-
trance, $-a to accompany nomination; 575 additional
for Btarters; to be paid in before (i i\ si. day previous
to race; $-JU0 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more Btarters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided CO, 30 and
ten percent.

Friday, September 31.

14— Running, purse $300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; District horses;
purse $150; Sluu to first. 350 to second.

16— Running .Stake; for two-year-oldB (foals of 1830.
$£0 entfaflce; 310 to accompany nominations; 9lu
additional for starters; to he pail in belore sis p.m.
day previous to racei ten per cent, or" stake money to
go to racing fund; $300 added; second horstt to save
stake: one mile.

17— Trotting, 2: SO class; for District horses: three in
five; purse 3a00 ; firBt $15 > second $100, third $50.
Saturday, September 22tl.

18— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $500 to first. '•4J0
to second, 3-ou to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to second,
$100 to third.

JG5T Additional races will be made each day. Classea
maie upfrom horseB on the grounds.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nomination-, lo Stakes must be made to
the Secretary on or belore the is» day
oi' tugust, t 888.

Entries for the purses iniiBt be made two days pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time for closing entneB
aa designated by the rules. Those who have nominat-
ed instakeB must name to the Secretary in writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6p. m.
HorseB entered in purses can only be drawn by the
consent of the JudgeB.

All horses entered for District purseB must be own.
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for Bbc months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
with the Secretary. _^ .

Five or more to enter and three or more to Btart in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to govern running laces, except as above,

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a leas number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purBe. im trance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
r*w day'a racing, or to trot a special race. Ahorse
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of Btarters appear, they may contest fortha
entrance money, to be divided as follows: w% to the
first and 33Ji to the Becond.

HorBes hat diBtance the field will only take first

mi°nafl' the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unlesB accompanied by the money.

Pleise observe that. In the above stakes, declara-
Hniin are nermit'ed for a small forfeit.

In al 1 races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day prec»dinK the race shall he required to Btart.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
Btatt must be named by 6 p. M. of the day preceding
the "ace. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rarinc colors to be named in entries.

Tn trottinc races drivers will be required to wear
capa of dffinct colore, which must be named in the

eDEach day's raceB will commence promptly at one
clock P. M .
All entrleB ...

^S^S&^cVS^t District Fair, at Carson City.
heJms sei 'umber 2lth and end* September 29th sfx
hSSL ru- lie ■ Sivo 97,500 In purses and nremtuma;
S? partlcuforf addreBS J. D. Torreyson, Secretary,

CThe Humboldt County District Fair begins October
m i *nd s October 5th. Four days' racing; gives

«:wVlnn rnes and premiums for par ■ ,c..lara udorefls
Wr wW ■ seeretnrv, vYtnii.jmuecB, Nevada.

Afe: Sue Agricultural Solely has ImiHanewt

1 2th District Fair

tOMPOSEI) Of THE • OBSTIES or

LAKE and MENDOCINO
Will Open at LAKKPORT

SFI'TEMBEK 18th.

SPEED PROGRAMME, 1888.

FIRST DAY- WEDNESDAY; SEPT. 18.

l-RUNNIN'J-Dlstri.t. Half mile dash; (20 en.
trance, |IQ forfeit; W00 urtded; second horse ffio, third
horse S20.

.o2.'KJ "^NJX'i-Dihtri.-t. Three-quarters mile dash;
*2< entrance. MO forfeit; (lOUadried; second horse ttfi,
third horse $20.

8-TEpTTING-DIstrlct. Pnrse Moo. fiue
twoiuthree for two.y^r^o'dsamlujjder. fir .? I o
$50, second horse 830, third borae

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10.
No.-i-KCNXlNi; DiBtrict Five-eighths mile da. h*

?20 entrance; ;10 forfeit; WOOadd.d; -,,-,,,,. i

third horse -2n

No. 5-BUNNlRa-I>i8trlct Thxee-stehtiui mile
dash. 820 entrance; Mu fnrfeit; *ii,u a.i.,*,l: >....<■, .,«l
horse 8i>», third uorae$2f>.

No. 6-TBOTTTNG- District, Purse M-Vi, Mile1
heats three in five: fi.r thn-e-ve:ir-*»ldR and UiwUt,
First horse $Vi .second horse 835, third M5.

TJtIRIt DAY— THUBSDAY, SEPT. 20.

No. 7— RUN NINO Free for all. Half-mile heats'
two In three $50 entrance; Sis forfeit; }aju i.lded
second horse jiOTMhinl Imr-i .".n

No.fi-TROlTIiNf^ Free for all. Purse M'fr. Mile-
heats three in five. First horse $250 second hoJWf 100-
third horse 850.

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 21.

No. 0— RUNNING— District Three-eighths mile-
dash. MO entrance: 810 forfeit; 8100 added; second
horBe 360, third horse tin.

No. 10-RTJNNING— District. Half mile heats two
in three; for three-year-olds and under; 8^ entrance;
810 forfeit; |lu0 added; aoeond horse 86*, third horse
820.

No II— TROTTING- PurseMtO. Mile heats

three in five; first horse 81^.5, second burse $50, third
horse 825.

FIFTK DAY— SATURDAY, SEPT. 22.

No. 1Z — • RUNNING -District Mile heats two in
three; 82-J entrance; 810 forfeit; 31l» added; second
horse 8W, third horse ?2n.

No. 13— RUNNING— Free for all. Mile heata two in
three; 85) entrance; K5 forfeit; 82*) < added; secomft
horse 8100, third horse 850.

No. H-TROTTINC— District. Purse ?250. Mile
heats three in five; firs: horse. 815", second horse 875r
third horse $25.

CONDITinNS.

State Agricultural s'oc etv rules to govern running.
races, unless otherwise stated. National Association
rules to govern trotting races , unless otherwise stated.
Entrance lo per cent., to he paidto the Secretary at
time of entry. Five or more to enter, three or more
to start. Races to commence each flay at 2 p. M,,.
sharp The Board reserves the right to" run or trot
heats of any two races alternately, or to call u special
race between brats. The society reserves the right to
start a race with a less number and pay a proportion
of the money, according to the number that are al-
lowed to start. Send for premium list.

Entries close September 10, tf-.-SS

I. U. SINMOKS. I'reNitlcnt.

JSO. R. r»OK, secretary. aulSlosei

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON' & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

32 California Street, San Francisco

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
aull6m man." Correspondence Solicited.

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDDCT SALE3 OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

The StateAgric
located "

. iV'.ff ,,,,1 fro tlTeiown ol Run.., tlie noil
beiUBOt'BUoh'a j'l.St.r bs to make it „u„ of the

beBt on tlie *»=*$^gjj ^WINTERS, President
€. H. STODIpARO. Seeretory. 1'Jmytaer.

fEe^S^uthernCalifornia Breed-
ei 's Association.

Wm receive RMs ,or PorJ P£*0» »« i'^^J

J!l'Flin,'-';V .1 T I ,. s to l.e ..|m n-1 SKl'TKMBKR l.t,
K ^cV.UonrSJrVlSg the right to reject any

or all bids. ^ ^ aibhaRT, Secretary,

Itiytoause ' San Diego. €«1.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. KBQ.,
J. B. HAQGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO l.t ■iilv.tlurlV Street.
l&martf San KranelHeo.

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Oruuyklndof biuL-claaa eporltng or OrnAmentftI
dogB required. Appmxlmato cost twenty-live dol-
lars, delivered San Vnnoiaco mail bo.il

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

. .Jt. BEE STOCK AOKSTS,

I .. Vitl r.TBBET, SYDNEY. NEW SOUTH WALES,

Ber-fr-ic-xl toble Addrew "rton

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Jffeje llmfe atxd j^tisroaw.

August 18

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural
Association.

DISTRICT No. 4,

TO BE HELD AT

PBTALUM A,

AUGUST 21 to 25 Inclusive.
District Races open lb- the Counties oi
Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano,

Tuesday, August TSlst,

1 -RUNNING— Two-year-old stake, five-eifihtns of a
mile dash, $25 entrance; Slu forfeit; SIM added,
$50 to second horse. Winners of any two-year-old
stake this year to carry three pounds exira; of two
or mo'o, five pounds extra.

2— TROTTING— 2:30 Class. Purse S7GU.

3 -TROTTING— 2:23 Class. Purse S™i>.

i— TROTTING, District— For tnree-ye-ir olds; hest
three in five. Purse ?^50. Closed May Ifct, with
seven entries.

Wednesday. August SSd.

5 -RUNNING— For all apes; free purse ?200; S50 to
second. Mile and repeat.

G - TROTTING, District - Yearling stake for foals of
1887. Mile dash. §30 stake. Closed May 1st, with five
entries.

7— TROTTING-2:20 Class. Purse Sl.Oi 0

8— TROTTING— Two-year-old stake, free for all;
foals of 18*6. Mile and reDeat S60 stake; S250
adled. Closed May 1st, with twelve entries.
Thursday, August 23d.

9— RUNNING -For three-year-olds, one and one-
eighth mile dash. $50 entrance; S25 forfeit; S^50
added; £100 to second; third to save stake. Winners
of any race this jear to carry five pounds extra; of
two or more, ten pounds extra; maidens allowed five
pounds.

10— TROTTING— Yearling stake, free for all foals
of 1987. Mile dash. 550. Stike closed May 1st, with
five entries.

11 PACING— 2:24 Class. Purse S6C0. Patch en
Vernou and Belmont boy barred.

12— TROTTING -Four- year-old stake or under;
freeJor all. Mile heats, best three in five *60
stake; §25jadiled. Closed May 1st, with seven en-
tries.

Friday, August 24U».

ia— RUNNING, District- For aU ages. Mile dash.
£25 entrance; ?10 forfeit; £l5n added; $50 to second.

14 -TROTTING, District— For two-year-olds. Mile
and repeat. Purae fcuoo. Closed May 1st, with seven
entries

15— TROTTING— 2:25 Class. Purse $1,000.

1C— TROTTING— Three year-old stake or under.
Free for all. Mile and repeat. $60 stake; S250 added.
Closed May 1st, with ten entries.

Saturday, August £5tli.

17— RUNNING— ><or all ages. One and one-half
mile dash. Free pursue $250; $50 to second.

18-TROTTlNG-Three minute Class. Purse $1,000.

19— TROTTING— Free for all. Purs« $l.i 00.

20— TROTTING, District -2:b8 Class. Purse $400.
REMARKS AXI) CONDITION*.

Entrance fee, ten per cent of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting and pacing races, three moneys,
viz.: CC, :i0 and 10 per cent, except Trotting Stake
Races, Nos. 5 and 0, in which money to be divided ,
and races trotted according to published con iitioue

All races best three in five, except as otherwise
specified.

American Trotting Association Rules to govern
trotting, and Rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
ciation to Govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
and two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of
any race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to iirst
and third moneys.

In all races, entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day proceeding the race shall be required to
start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. u. of the day preceding
the race,

Ouless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse
b qualified to be entered in any district race that has
not been owned in the district six months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person
of any disqualified noise shall be held liable for the
entrance fee contracted, without any right to com-
pete for a purse, and shall be held liable to penal-
ties prescribed by the American Association and rules
of the Pacific Blood Horse Association, and expulsion
from this Association.

If, in the opinion of the judges, any race cannot
be finished ou the closing day of the fair, it may
be continued or declared off, at the optiou of the
judges.

In all races noted above, five or more pnid up
entries required to fill and three or more nor boh to
start.

The Petal uma track is one of the fastest and safest
in the world.

Trottiug and running colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock i\ m. sharp,

Utables hav and straw free to competitots .

Entries close August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary,

' .1. H. WHITE, President.

W. E. COX, Secretary.

P. O. Box 280. 12mytaul8 Petal. itiiiL, <'al.

Petaluma Fair..

SPECIAL RACE.

Trotting— District— 2:30 Class.

PUR9K *300. For horses owned in tho counties of

Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Solano.

Kill rirs Ki, cliw August -ii, issv Con Oil ions si as

advertised In Bjmsedku ano sh.utsman for Pair

OO'OtiUL'. lO If ll'-itl frulll A IILOISt ^Itit to li'illi inclusive,

1883.

w. E (OX, Secretary.
jiull21 I'etiiltnnn, <iil.

SACRAMENTO

W""/ SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' FAIR

nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PROGRAMME 1888.

There shall b3 awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make tho hest average performance
iu the races fortrottiue foals, two, three, and four-
year olds, in 1887, 1888, and 1889, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not he less than $1. U.
First Day.— Thursday, September 6lb.

TROTTING .

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January I,
18n8, £1,870.

No. '2.— TROTTING PURSE, 81,200 - 2:23 Class.

No. 2.— PACING PURSE, 861)0— 2:lJ0 Class.

Second Day.— Friday, September Jtlt.

RUNNING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; $26 entrance; lltl forfeit; $260 added; of
which S50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 6— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. $'.',0'i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep,
stakes for there-year-olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event th'"s year wll be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
he withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
$50, h f, with $400 adaed; of which $10d to second;
third to save state. One mile and one-eighth.

No. 7-FREE PURSE, S250— Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heata.

Third Day- -Saturday, September 8 Hi.

TBOTTING.

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE--950 eutrance; of
which $10 must accompany nomination; S15 payable
August 10, 1888; 3300 added by the Society. Closed
March 16th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with six nominations; ?5u0 added for
each starter up to four.

No. Iu— TROTTING PURSE, 51,010— 2:20 Class.

Four I la Day— Monday, September 1 Oth.

RUNNING.

No. 11 -THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; $50
entrance, h f. or only 515 if declared on or before
September 1st; with S350 added, of which $10J to
second, third to save stake. Horses tl-at have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or oyer, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 1687, with tbirty-two nom-
inations; €250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; S1P0 entrance ; $50 forfeit; with SSfiO added; of
which $15" to second; Slim to iblrd. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration 320, to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September Sd.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, S300-Of which $50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights; two pounds allowed for
each $100 less, down to SI. C00, then one pound for
each r 1 ; 0 less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. M. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day-Tuoeday, September 11

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE-$100 entrance,
of which $26 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August in, If 88;
$400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. 1(5— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17-rROTiING PURSE, $1,000—3:00 Class.

Six Hi Day— Wednesday, September 1%.

RUNNING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. S25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September let; $200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE SHAFTER STAKE— for three-year-
olds. $50 eutrance; $26 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September first; with $400 added;
of which $ln0 to second; third to save stake, Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For Ml ages. $60
entrance; S25 forfeit, or only Si 6 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $300 added; of which
$100 to second; third to save stake. Three-vcar-olds
to ''arry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
Gve-yoar olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not heat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats.

No. a— FREE PURSE. $J00 - Of whicli $50 to second;
for all ages, Horses that have started and not won
at thiB meeting allowed ten pounds, Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 1 :ii h

TllOTTING.
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:25 Class.
No. 23 — F.JUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE-
Olosed on March 16th with twelve nominations.
$400 added. (Conditions same as No. 15.)
No. 21— PACING PURSE, $8(10— Free for all.
Kfglitli Day— Frld-.y, September 1 i'li

RDNNINO,

No, 25 -THE CALIFORNIA DERBY HTAKE-For
foals of 1885. Closed in lNW, With twonty-uiue
nominations, $300 added. Oue and one-hall' miles.

No. 20— THE PaLO ALTO STAKE— \ handicap for
two-year olds. $50 entrance; $^5 forfeit; $10 declara-
tion; $400 added, of which $100 tosccomt; 1 bird to
save stake Weights announced ut 10 o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September 1st, Dpclarilions due at 8
o'clock p. m. Monday, September 3d. Onfi mile,

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE BTAK&— For tnree-
year-olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September 1st ; with $JOi' added, of
which $110 to second; third to save stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, '.', 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE NIGUTUAWR STAKE- For all ages.
850 entrance: $16 forfeit; S3U0 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake; 92QQ additional if

1:411 Is beaten. Stake to be named after the winner
if NiChthiwk's time (1:421) is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE, $250 - Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horsen that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15tli.

TROTTING.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, SI ,5^0- Free for all.
No. Si— TROTTING PURSE, $1,(00-2:40 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $3ii0— Three year-old class

FIXED EVENTS-

Entries for the following literal colt stakes for
1889-90 will close August 1st, 1H88.

FOR I 889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887). to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $.c0 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st ; or $15 by
May 1.1883. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with 8500 added, of which $101' to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, live pounds
extra MaidenB allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
sweepstakes for twn-year-olds (foals of J 8^7). to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st, $15 by May
1st, or $25 August 1. .880. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the monoy, with §600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake. Winmr
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; $15 May 1st; or $?5 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money, with $500 added . of which 81S1I to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 3889, of
the value of $1,000 to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds exira Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
F«»K 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE -A
sweepstakes for three- year-oils (foals of 1887), to be
run at State Fair, 1890. $100 each, h f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or §'J5 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which 81 0 to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of SI.HOU, to carry live pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. MaidenB allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 6-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three- year- olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 1891'. $100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; 510 payable January 1,
1889; $15 January I, 1890; $20 May 1.1890; the remain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. M. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they become due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. S750
added. The entire stakes and .$500 uf the added
money to winner: 8»60 to Becond; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of $1,009,
five pounds; if two or more, seven, pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS AND CONDITIO SIS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance lee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5i per cent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and 10 per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's Tacing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
663 to the first, and 3;r, to the Becond.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above flakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 8.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear:
c^ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished

upon application to the Secrelary. Entries iu

all, except otherwise Mated, to close wi'li

the Secrelary, U*eft»e«<lay. August 1 18*8.

L', U. KIIIHPKti, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary. i2mjtsei

MARYSVILLE
13th DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,

And Con tin nli)£ Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, Aii£UNt 28th.

i _ Trotting — Two-year-old < 'hiss. Purse, law.
>nonto Third, TbJxteonth and Seventeenth DlstrlotB,

2— RUNNING— TWO-Year-old CIiibb. Half mile dash;
nirse, WOO. Openw Third, ThlrteontJiandSBventonth

UiHlrii'lH.

i 8— Tbotting — Three-minute ( Iuhh. Purse, f25o.
< ipen tu itii horses eligible.

Wednesday. Anmist ,2Hth.
' 4— Trotting— 2:86 Class, Parse, laoo. open to all
horses eligible.

5— Running— Half mile and roneat. Purse, |200.
linen to all hnnu-H owned In thJB&tate.

ii— Tr.uTTis-ii— Thrce-v ear-old (lass. Purse, $300.
i ipen to :t 1 1 horses eligible.

Thursday. August 30tli.
7— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $!')00. Open to all
horses eligible.

s— Tm iTTiN<i— Aver's stalet — One-year old colts sired
by AliiluuH. Purso, ilW; entrance added.

9-^Facing — 2;Z0.iOl(WB, Purse, *KX>. Open ito all
horses oligiblo.

Friday, August 3 I «t.

10— Trotting— 2:10 class. Purse, $300. Open to al
horscB eligible.

11— Running— One mile and repeat. Puree, $300.
OpL-n to all,

12- Trotting- 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Laoies' Riding— Purse, 8100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Saturday. September 1st.

13— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, MOO. Open to all
horses eligible.

14— RUNNING— One mile dash. Purse, 1200. Open to
all horses ownel in this State.

IS Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, §600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern nil
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best throe in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to he divided at the rate oi
fiftv per cent, for the first horse, twenty-five percent,
to the second, fifteen percent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to the fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has Wen paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, will have their entrance money returned to
them after decision by the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special race be-
tween heats; also to change the day aud hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained by the .Society from the other ien-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse
winning a race, entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field then to first and fourth
monevs.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged in by 8 o'clock p. M., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid as soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries lo the races, except No. 8, will
close with l he secretary August 10. < N88.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

CS5" The Association is a member of the Nations
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

AddresB allcommunicatiouB to the Secretary,

fi®" Admission to Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents,

D. E. KNItiHT, President.
'I . .1. SHERWOOD, secretary.
PostofBce Address: Marysville, Cal. jly7tau25

ico Fair.

August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25,
1888.

Five Days Trotting and
Pacing.

$5,000 IN PURSES.

First Day -Tuesday, August 21 , 1888.
$250.0I>.

1.— TROTTING -For two-year-old colts owned n
tbe district. Mile heate, beet two in three, to harness
end to rule. Puree $250.

$3UO.OO.

2.— TROrTTNG— Three minute class. Mile beats,
beBt three in five, to harness and to rule. Puree
S3M).

Secoud Day— Wednesday, August V2d.

$30O.OO.

3.— TROTTING— For three-year-olde and under.
Mile beats, best three in five, to harness and to rule.
Purse 8300.

$400 00.

i. -TROTTING— 2:10 class. Mile heats, best three
in five, to bcrnesa and to rule. Purse 8100.

Third Day— Thursday, August S3rd.

$?50.00.

6.— TROTTING-::23 class. Mile heats, best three
in f.ve, to harness and to rule. Pnrse S760.

$500 00.

«.— PACING-Free for all. Mile hrate, beet three
in five, to harness and to rule. Purse 8600.

$100.00.

7. — BUGGY RACE— Free for all buggy horses with-
out a record owned ill the district, owners to drive.
.Mile heats, three in five, to rule, Purse 8100.

Fourth Day— Friday. Auguat 34th.

$600 OO.

8.— TROTTING— 2:27 class. Mile beats, best three
in five, to hninese and to rule. Purse 8000.

$400 00

0.— TROTTlNG-2:33 class. Mile heats, boat three
in five, to harness and toTule. Purse 8J00.

Fifth Day— Saturday, August tSth.

$300.00

10.-TROTT1NG— For foui .year-olds and under.
Mile boats, best three in fivo. to harness and to rule.
Purse 8100.

$IOOO.OO.

11.— TROTTING-Freo for all. Mile heats, three
In five, to harness and to rule. Pu.se 81,000.

Races Nos. B, 6, 8, n and 11 onon to tbe State. All
other raceB open to tbo following counties: Mendo-
ci jo, Humboldt, Del Norto, SbaBta, Siskiyou, Plumae,
Lassen, Modoc, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter, Nevada, Trinity,
Tobalia, Oolusa and Bu'te.

Kmrles to close ivllh the Secretary, Au-
gust 1 . 1 888. at ■ O P. M. Eutrnuce fee of ten
per cciil . of purse must accompany all nominations.
C. «i. MASON, President.

JO. D. SJ'KOI 1„ Secretary, flilco, «'nl

mylOtauie

1888

*ght ^xtz&tx mrd § povtsmnn.

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive PaBBenger Depi-
(.Townaeud Street, between Third mid Fourth StreetF
Ban Francisco.

LsApK| In effect August 1, 1888.
IZMPl Cemetery and MenloPark | i:H)i

10:30 a
•3:30 p
4:30 P
-5:10 P

tllj4op

6:10a
•8:00 a
9 #3 A
■10:02-1
4:36P
•:iy

5:42

6:40
J I t7:50

..Santa Clara, San Jobs, and...
Principal Way Stations..

"II 9:03*
id..... I I ♦lO -02 a
f 5:'21

J I 6:401

10:80 a | Almaden and Way Static ns...

«;»*!( Gilroy, Pajaro, Caatroville I ''"St

4Sp[ I 8<"'nM and Monterey j t^:|5°J

t7:50Aj I

6:3(1 a

*J:30fU

..Hollister and TreB Plnos..

/ ,"I0:02a

.. > 6 :40 F

) I t8:35 F

V'S^li WateonYllle.Aptos.Soqnel I '"

4-:»pU tC —

Capitola) and Santa Cruz..

{ 6:40P
) +8:35 p

*r.cn . i f Monterev and Santa Cruz, Sunday ) I «.«„
t7-50 A| ( Excursion Train V 18 -JSP

o"in . I J Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton J ■ K. ,n
B--*UA|-j(SanLuiBObispo)4 Way Stations, f I D'*u

a — Morning p. — Afternoon.
•Sundays excepted. tSnndayBonly ^Theatre train Nat«
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

J A. M

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only 14
milea staging between Templeton and San LulB
ObiBpo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through
rate $3.50.

Special Rodnd-tsip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paralso Springs.

Special Notice— Round-trip tickets to the famoue
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Bate. 17.30.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

For Bnnoaye only, { t*>&gZ™e%g*™'»
ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and Sunday only
Sunday and < good for return until following Mon
Monday, I day, inclusive, at the following rates

Sun.
1'kt.

Satto
Mod.

Tkt.

#

* 50

65

90

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

1 00

1 40

125

1 50

1 25

1 60

125

1 75

1 50

200

1 50

2 25

I 75

RoundTrip

from San

Francisco to

Tkt.

$100

■i 50
500

5 Oi

Round Trip

from San
Franc'-BCo to

San Bruno

MiUbrae

Oak Grove

San Mateo

Belmont

Redwood.. ...

Fair Oaks

MenloPark..

Mayfield

Monnt'n View
Lawrences..
Santa Clara.

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda. Baldwin Hotel.
A.C.BASSETT, H.E.JUDAH,

Superintendent Asst. PaBB. A Tkt. Agt.

San Jose

Gilroy

Hollister

Pajaro

Watsonville ..

AptoB

Loma Prieta..

Soquel

Santa Cruz

CaBtroville

Monterey

ro

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO TUB

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line fori eachlng with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FBANCIBCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE HOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Kesort of the
Pacifle Coast,

with its beautiiul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may 1* had in season.

THE BA 7 OF MONTEREY

Ib noted for the extent And variety of fleh which
abound in Ite waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bai-
acnda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the Buperioi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport".
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES*

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,'

ARE UNSURPASSED,
hsrine a MAGNIFICENT BEACH or pure Whlt6
eand for snrf bathinc The BATH-HOUSE contain!

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm Bait water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual baths, with douche and shower facilities-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-knowr
Watering Places.
APTOS, SOQVEL AND SANTA <P.IZ.

U* VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

CBroad Gauge)

The Northern Division toiib through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cm;
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in great
variety Notably

Quail. Pigeon, Snipe, DncR, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCIT08 and SAN ANDREAS art
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dail^
at San Mateo lor those well-known Retreats, PURIS
81 MA SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would 'uarticularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of rantre at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
FranciBCO and offer special inducements to the lovers
of tblB manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Bportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DO- S
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge oi
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to iBBue CHECKS for all dogB receved In Baggage

flarlii order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, it 1b necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fiahing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apArt
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken lu Passenger Cars. <n™„„.„i

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia SUUon.and No *U Market at Grand
Hotel 4.n.K. JUUAn,

O. BAS8ETT, Asat. Paa* *od Tkt Agen'

Superintendent, ~*T**

'88 —-FAIRLAWN^

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicant-* urli > send rive Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Post»ee.

THE FAIRL4WS CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of ths
Slallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawo. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
greee, and prices of

ONE HCM>KFI» AND SIXTY HE\n OF VOI \G TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Ejllies from yearlings to five years old, all of my ovt n bre ehIiu;*

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BKEEDINU PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish tn
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with SrBt-closs young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their velna strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Cniformlty.

Gentlemen who desire fine, higbiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own ri?!; and expense.

TTTT? flaTT? PTJTPT? PT A "M" is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
in.Hl VllCl-rililUJj rJJiill animal lor sale is printed In the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can bo returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

rime wil I be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIBLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to bis credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13+, the fastest Btalllon
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (97),

Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward. 2:15£; Jim Jewell, 2:19£; Modoc,
2:19a, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or S I 50 to insure a mare in foal.
Alecto (3548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to SO mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mam.
brino Chief , etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maxiums, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; £a
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Arcby Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the seaBon, or
S80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order tbey are received, but after a Stallion'B
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 390.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan62

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
iacramento, 1886 and 1887.

_mportationB made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from thel
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced BerbshireB, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Voting pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

ifebsa

AM>KKW SMITH, Redwood City.

Or at 218 California Street. San Francisco.

GHQIGE OLDJTCHSKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHER WOOD'S 4'ES<EBRATED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A- A., Old Stock, Henr? Bull,
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice,

Also, in cases of 1 doz. quart bottles each,
Brunswick Club (Pure OU Rye) and Upper Ten {Very Old and Choice).
t3T For excellence, purity and evennese of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies Ln ported
rh-3 only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot he improve

upon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO,

.OLE AGENTS.

RAM FRAHCIS< 0..1 Al IFOBNIA

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

S3 BIdgllngs Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 331 Natoma St

Residence, 066 Howard St., San Francisco,
aulitf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
MedalB for Horse Pathology, Anatomy. Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-*85, for high-
est workB in professional examinations, and aix tirst-
clasacertificaieB of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1533-5 California Street,

FITZGERALD * fOJlloS, Proprietors.

Telepnon* No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZAHD, MRCV.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGU0N,

GBADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
lameness and Snraery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 11 Seventh Btreet,

San Franctaco. (Near Market.;
Ot>en Day and Night. Telephone, No. 8369, 1f28

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Biding Baggies.
Breaking Carls.

Bohanon Carriage Co., 16,6h1?ago7 -

Send for Catalogue.

irarcra

Business College, 24 Post St.

— -■ San Francisco.

The most popular school on tbe Coast
F. HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEY, Bec'y.
■»-R«nrt for Ctrc.ilar oct rt

Brood-Mare for Sale.

p ii.

weighs 1,100, smooth and handsome. Sired by John
Nelson, sire of Aurora 2:27, Nerea 2:23W. "bo. Btan*
ford 2:27, Nemo 2:30; dam by Mvstt'rv, son of Neave'e
Castas. M. Clay. This mare has shown a trial in 2:30,
2:30Ji and is Known by dozens of horsemen in tlilB
country as a game and couragous marL'. She is in foal
by Anteeo2:l6Ji. I havi- :\ yearling out nf this mare
andby Anteeotbat Is considered a phenomenal colt
In appearance^ speed and. honesty. I nave been offered
more for him than I charge for tins mare In foal.
Price f7n0, no leBB, no trades. For further particulars
address.

H W. PECK. Healflnburtr,
Iijly2 Sonoma Co., CaL

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
>-aliiN leave and are due to arrive at
Salt I'r.iiH'iico.

From Aug. 13, 1888.

8 .-00 A M

4AI0 P M
,10:30 A M

12:00 m
5:30 P M
9:00 a M
4:30 p M

■4:30 P M
8 il: p M

B:30 A M
8:00 A M

t4 *0 P M
8:30 a m
3:30 P M
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7:00 * M
7:00 a m
8:31 a M
9.00 A M
3^33 P M
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7:0J P M

*11M P M
7:30 a s>
9^0 A M
3.-00 P m

8:00 p m
i:O0a m
4 .00 p u
700 p M
8:00 A M
4 :00 p ji

..Calistog.1 and Napa...,
..Hajwards and Niles*"

. .lone via Livermore

...Knight's landing

...Livermore and Pleasanton

...Los Angeles, Demlng, El

— — Paso and East ....

...Los Angeles and Molave

...Martinez

...Milton.

. .Ogdenanu East.-
..Ogden and East.

..Red Blutr via Marvsvill..

....Reddinc via Willows

....Sacramento, via Rentrla

via Beulcia ".'.'.'.

via Livermore.

via Benicia. ..

via Benicia

■••• ' ''a Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers
....Ran Jose „„

Santa Barbara '.'.',.'..",''

Stockton via Livermore..""

" via Martinez....

Siskiyou A Portland...

Santa Robs

10J5 a ji
6:15 p m
2:15 p m

•J:45 i- m
7:45 a m
5:45 p m
9:45 a m

*6:45 a m

8:45 p m
12:16 p m

6 lfi P M

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5:45 p m
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9:46 a m
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14:15 P M

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10:15 a m

LOCAL FERRY TRAILS.
From San Francisco Rslly.

rt> EAST OAKLAND- •6:00-6:30-7:lJO-7-3u-6-00-
8:30-9 :00-9:30-10:00-10:30-ll:00-li:30— 12-0O-ia-30
-1:00-1 :30-2KJ0-2:30-B:(»- 8:30-4:00- 4 -^ " :W
5:30-fi:00-f;:3n-7:00-fi:no-9:0't-10:00-ll'oo-r:oo

TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland,-Same as "TO

at 8:00—0:00 and 11:00 p.m. '

TO FRUIT VALlfitvia Alameda)— •9:30-7 -OO-'l" -00
TO AJLAMElJA— «ti:uu— »6:30— r.w— ^rSc-e-uu — *b;3L—
a:00-9:30-10:00-JlO:30-ll:(X^tll:3G-l2:OO-112':3l-
l:0O-tl:3O-2:UO-^:JO-3:^-3:a;-l;O0-4:3O-5:0O-
5:J0— 8:00— 6:30—7:00— 8:00— 9:00—10:00-11 :0(i— 12-00
TO BERKKLET ana WEST BERKELEY-»6-00-
*«:dU— 7:uu— •7:au-8:uu- *8.30— y;uu- y:3u— 10-00—
110:30-11:00— (11:30—12:00- JJ2:30-1. 00-il:30-2-00
(2:30-3:00-3:30-4:00- 4:30-^.:UO- 5:30-6:00- 8-30-
/:ou—^:00— 9:00— 10:00— ii ;oo-)^:im.

To San Fraucisco Daily.*

FROM FRUIT VALn. (via East Oakland)— 6-25-6*55
—7:^--— 7:55-8:25— 8:55— y;25— 9:55— 10:25— 10-55- 11-25
11 -05—12:25— 12:55- 1:25- 1:55-2:25-2:55-3:25-3:55
—4:25— 4:55— 5:25— 5:55— 8:25— 6:55— 7:50— 8-55— 9:53

FROM FRUIT VA-LiS (via Alameaa)— -t-il— 5-51 —
(9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLA>Jn-*5:30-6:00- 6:30-7:0;—
7:38-8:00— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11 :0t — ii -u
12:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3: u0— 3:30— 4 -00 —
4:30— 5:00-5:30— 6:U0— 6:30— 7:00 — S:00-9:0u 9:t8—
10:58

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND- 9 m nute* later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— "OiSO-e-CO— "6:3^— 7:00 -*7:3t— 8*00
•o:30-9. 00-9:30— 10.00— Ji0:30- 11:00 — 111 :30— 12:00—
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No. 318 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1888.

A §dn of Aknonfe.

We give this week a picture of a fast; well-made and welU
bred son of one of the greatest trotting sires that ever lived —
AlmoDt. His Dame is Jester D., 5696. He was foaled in
1877, bred by Col. B. West, of Lexington, Kentucky, who
sold him to Mr. J. B. Prather, of Maryville, Missouri. Mr.
Prather brought the horse to California in the fall of 1887,
and sold him to his present owner, Gilbert Tompkins, pro-
prietor of the Souther Farm, San Leandro.

The Souther Farm lies a mile and a half from the pleasant
little town of San Leandro, eight miles from Oakland, and
lies partly in the Alameda Valley and partly on the low foot-
hills that lie between Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
It comprises over 300 acres, about one-fourth of which is in
fruit. Parts of the foot-hills are covered with wild-oats— that
■variety of California horse food that has probably done as
much.as the climate in bringing the trotting stock of this Si site
to ita present general excellence. Any quantity of water is
furnished from springe, and also from the mains of the Contra
Costa Water Company, which go through the property. The
farm is well provided with barns, paddocks and box stalls.
A half-mile track will be built during the coming winter on a
piece of level ground sheltered by orchards and locust trees
on one side and on the other by foot-hills, from which tbere
is a beautiful view of San Leandro, the surrounding oountry,
the bay of San Francisco and the city itself in the distance.

Here is the pedigree in full: Jester D , 5696, dark chestnut
stallion; feather in face; near hind foot and ankle white; 16
hands high, weight about 1,200 pounds; by Almont, 33, dam
HortenBe by Messenger Duroc, 106; grandam Nelly McDon-
ald, thoroughbied daughter of Colossus, sou of imp. Sov-
ereign.

In tabular form:

Almont, 33.—..,.

Sire of

31 trotters and 2

pacers in 2:30

list.

Alexander's Abdallah, 15
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

Sally Anderson ,„■{

I Harabletonian, 10.
. .-< Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
1
I. Katy Barling.

rilambrlno Chief, 11.
I Sire of 6 in 2:30 list,

t. Bire of 3 in 2:30 list.

E

f fHambletonian, 10.

IMessengerDuroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
Sire of 15 in 2:30 lint; also ■{ Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- | dallah Chief, son of
laine, yearling rec. 2:3LJ£. V. Abdallah, 1.

/• Colossus, son of imp.

Nelly McDonald j Sovereign.

Thoroughbred. ■{

\,(See Brace's American Stud I Jfaid of Monmouth,
Book.) L By Traveler.

In this table the number of 2:30 performers sired by each
well-known stallion is printed under the name. The follow-
ing table shows how these horses have bred on:

No. of No. Pro- No. of No. Pro-
sires of duced by dams of duced by
2 :30 trot- these 2:30 trot- these
ters. sires. ters. dams.

Hyidyk's Harabletonian, 10 103 49"2 39 45

Alexander's Abdallah, 15 It bti 19 20

(and 2 pacers.)

Almont, 33 27 47 9 10

Marabrino Chief, 11 23 75 15 19

Pilot Jr., 12 7 15 13 26

Messenger Duroc, 106 5 9 4 6

Abdullah, 1 ., 1 41 7 7

Colossus, thoroughbred 1*1 — —

One hundred and eighty-nine sous of horses represented in
this pedigree have produced seven hundred andsixty-Bix 2:30
trotters; 'one hundred and six daughters have produced 133
trotters in 2:30. There can surely be little fault found with
the breeding of a horse which combines the blood of such pro-
ducers of trotters. From the latter table it can be seen that
Almont, the sire of Jester D., produced twenty-seven sons
who sired 2:30 trotters, not to mention three other sons who
have produced 2:30 pacers. In this respect Almont is next
to the head in a large class. Hi* own graodsire, the great
Bysdyk's Hambletoniao, coineB first in the number of pro-
ducing sons. The sire of Almont, Alexander's Abdallah— the
gTandsire of Jester D. — not only produced the greatest cam-
paigner the world has ever seen, Goldsmith Mail, but he
also sired twelve sonB who produced eigtty-six 2:30 trotters,
an average of over seven performers to each producing son.
This is the highest average on record for any horse who haB
had more than one or two producing sons.

So much for the paternal blood lines of Jester D ; Almont,
the most prepotent oon of Alexander's Abdallah, the most
prepotent sen cf the great Rysdyks Hamblttonian; great
representatives of a great family, backed up by the invaluable
blood of Mambrino Chief and Pilot Jr. (See the above table
for what these last two have done.) Turning to the other
side, more Humble Ionian blood is in the dam of Jester D, —

Hortense, by a son of the great Harabletonian, Messenger
Duroc, who is at present best known on this Coast as the sire
of Senator Stanford's great mare Elaine, record 2:20, the dam
of poor little .Noflaine, who broke the world's record for
yearlings by trottiilg a mile in 2;31£, and was fatally burned
in the tire at Palo Alto last spring.

The second dam of Jester D. belonged to one of the stout-
est of the great old four-mile racing families of this country —
the Sovereign*. Wherever this blood of imp. Sovereign is
found, one can always find staying qualities, lung power,
courage and streDgtb. What makes this blood all the more
valuable in the present instance is the f ct that Colossus, the
son of imp. Sovereign who sired Nelly McDonald, JesterJD.'s
second dam, proved the adaptability of the family to assimi-
late with trotting strains by siring Colossus Mambrino, 2173,
the sire of St. Louis, 2:25.

Unlimited quantities of the best Harabletonian blood,
strengthened by the great brood mare crosses of Mambrino
Chief and Pilot Jr., and backed up by good old-fashioned
four-mile blood — that could trot if it had to, and is found in
many trotting pedigrees— Jester D 's pedigree ought to sat-
isfy almost anyone. He shows the effect of the long distance
blood when on the road, where he is seemingly tireless. He
has a Hue tarn of speed, bat haB never had any proper train-
ing; nor has he had any fair opportunity to produce trotters,
as there were practically no trotting drivers, mares or tracks
in the part of Missouri where he was kept. What colU he
sired from trotting mares are now being developed, and are
very promising, if the prices asked by their owners are any
sign of what is promising; one four-year-old Oily was priced
to Mr. J. B. Prather by her owner in Missouri, last fall for
$1,500.

The horse is now getting light work, and is doing so well
that another year will probably see him on the track. His
owner wishes to add a fast record to the list of premiums
Jester D. has taken in the show ring, where he has never
been beaten. This is easily understood when the horse is
seen; sixteen handB high, a rich obestnut in color, though
like many of the Almonts, his produce are largely solid-
colored bays, and almost invariably have the size, style and
and earriage of this great family. A well-shaped brainy
head , with arching nostrils and eyes that truly show the per-
fect disposition of the horse; a good neok, perfect withers —
another trait of the Almon Is— a broad chest, heavily
muscled shoulders, fine barrel; powerful quarters— plenty of
driving power there— all on top of a magnificent Bet of legs
and feet, entirely free from blemishes.

His appearance when in motion, is superb. There is no
waBte of energy, his action is smooth and frictionless.

He is good all over, but his disposition and legs are perfeot.
A kinder stallion never lived, and this is no small advantage.
The Souther Farm may well be proud of such a spleadid
specimen of the American Trotting Horse.

There are none of Jester D's colts in this part of the coun-
try, as he only came into the possession of Mr. Tompkins
last winter. The young stock now on the farm are sired by
the stable companion of Jester D., Figaro, whose portrait,
with a further account of ihe Souther Farm, will appear in
the Breeder and Sportsman in near the future.

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Stamboul, Defter, St. Julien, Lecompte.—
Comparison of Measurements.

Measurements of horses are not to be depended upon as
an infallible guide when Bpeed and endurance are to be deter-
mined, and even as a test of form are not wholly trustworthy.
Were the usual measurements given of a single hoise, about
the only idea presented would be size, but when others of
well-known qualities accompany the illustration, there is a
chance for comparison.

The intention was to couple Stamboul and Dexter, only
submitting the measurements of tbe latter, but at the sug-
gestion of John A. Goldsmith, the full description of the old-
time "King of the Tracks" is also incorporated. Mr. Gold-
smith thoucht that it would interest the present admirers ot
trotting horses, and though it is rather longer than present
available space will warrant, the advice is followed. The
description formed a supplementary chapter to Horse Por-
traiture, and was not published in any other form, and as it
is the most minute portrayal of thut famous horse which has
ever been printed, the reproduction is not out of place.
Furthermore it may be considered as explanatory of the table
of measurements, and does away with the necessity of repeat-
ing them in the oase of Stamboul,

In the original table the corresponding measurements of
American Eclipse, imported Leviathan, Lecompte and Doub-
loon were given, the only one retained in this being Lecompte
in order that one thoroughbred weight be incorporated to
extend the comparison, and St. Julien added for the same
reason. The remarks in relation to Dexter are also appli-
cable to Stamboul, and like conclusions are justified.
Although of different conformation from either Dexter or St.
Julien, Stamboul resembles them in many respects. Fully
as "blood-like" as either, his "substance" misleads those
whose erroneous knowledge, or rather want of knowledge,
leads them to associate that characteristic with Blenderness of
proportion. That notion is obtained from seeiDg two and
three-year-olds in training and in races, when all the grosser
particles have been removed, and every hindrance to speed
eleminated. Our best thoroughbreds are the reverse of the
fragile creature which are Baid to be blood-like, though there
is plenty of quality with ponderosity of muscle. There are
few of the fast trotters which excel Stamboul in quality.
Although bis head is longer than either of the examples given,
it is cleanly cut, and without coarseness in any of its feat-
ures. The head is "set on the neck" after the Mood-hor6e
pattern, and as will be seen from the measurements that haB
the proper taper. The coat is fine; the hairs in the mane
and tail silky; when warmed up the veins show, and pasterns
and hoofs are tokens of good blood.

He Is a large horse for bis height, not only in girth as he
is "longer" than St. Julien even and with quarters which
denote strength. A very handsome horse all over, color
which cannot be excelled, too dark for a bay and scarcely a
brown. Eosewood is tbe hue, with changing shades, darker
in one place, lighter in another, a more pleasing effect than
if the whole coatine were uniform. He is a "taking" horse
from every point of view. A side view gCves small chance
for adverse critioism; from behind there is the muscular
quarters dropping down in full conformation, with broad
stifles and swelling gaskins. Standing in front there is the
intelligent head, prominent hazel eye and fine pointed ears.
He forks beautifully, resembling Dexter in this point very
closely, and though tbe shoulder points are a trifle wider
the space between is better filled with muscle, a° is evident
from the increased size of the arm. "From elbow to ground' *
is tbe same as Dexter, three-quarters of an inch more than
St. Julien or Lecomte. This measurement cannot be made
with absolute exactness, the difficulty beiDg in determining
the same place in tbe elbow. Then the shoe may vary it,
or the heel of one higher than the other, so that the difference
does not figure. In both Dexter and Stamboul the extra
length comes from tbe hnmeiUB being more nearly level and
an increased length from elbow to knee. "From point of
hip to point of hock" ib another difficult place to \ uage with
nice fidelity, though it can be very closely got at. 8tambonl
has a good deal the best of Dexter, and without using the
ta;e that would have been our impression from the vivid
retolleo ion of Dexter's form even af'er the lapse of so many
years. "Length of hip'" shows a wonderful conformity one-
quarter of an inch in favor of Stamboul. Dexter the small-
est in girth though he was a good deal lower in flesh than
Stamboul or St. Julien, and as Lecomte was taken from a
published accoun which did not give any information in
regard to his condition, it is not far from right when Stam-
boul iB accorded with being the equal of any of them in this
iniportaDt point. A good deal can be said in favor of a hip
which slopes at qnite an angle from the level, thongb as a
nearer approach to horizontal is more in accordance with
beauty of form, if equally long ond as well clothed with
masculine tissue it is equally favorable for speed. 6H1I we
would prefer quite a slope in the hip to that which is so
nearly horizontal as to appear to be level, tuungh something
of tbe pattern shown by Stamboul is our Hrst choice. Hav-
ing entered into such a thorough analysis in the

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August 25

Dexter, little more can be offered here without tiresome
repetition. With the key which that presents those who
take much interest in form can scrutinize and compare with
advantage to themselves.

Measurements of

inches inches inches inches

Height of withers &- B2« 63^ 62

LengthOfhead 25 27 26^ 26

"neck 25 25 30 31

Round the muzzle .. 19 20 20

'■ swell of JawB iS 32^ 32

Length of back - 23 25 26 2L>S

From tip to tip over the lion la 21 24 24

Round bodv at girth 68Ji 71 733* 69

•' the tiank over loin 65 69Ji 70 68

Elbow to around 36^' 36^ 36 36

Round arm to swell 1DX 20 21 20M

"« knee 13 12^' 13 12*

" cannon midway 8 8 S.v^ BW

•■ hock.,.. MX 15 17 16

•• cannoohindleg 8« 9 9# 6%

From point of hip to point of hock 40J. 41JS 41 41

hock to ground 23 23fc 26

" " " Bhonlder to point of buttock Si 64 61 62

Round stifle 3nX 39

•* tibia igaskin) 17 17# 18M

•• neck at the head Sly SOJg 29K 29

body 42M 45 46

•• barrel 31 77 79 74

From point to point of shoulder 13 13J£ 16 15

Length of hip 22 22* 22

As a further illustration of Dexter, aside from the very cor-
rect engraving that forms the frontispiece of this volume, I
subjoin measurements taken in Chicago, September 8, 1867
— and comparing them with those of Lecomte, Leviathan,
Eclipse and Doubloon.

I was much gratified to find that these measurements —
which were carefally t*ken — tended to prove the correctness
of the positions in Horse Portraiture, and that this noted
horse, acknowledged to be superior to all others that had pre-
ceded him, was formed after the model recommended as
being the best for a fast and lasting trotter.

In instituting the comparison between him and the four
Doted thoroughbreds included in the tabular statement, I
wanted to see whether he "approximated towards the form of
the thoroughbred," or whether he had other characteristics,
that would prove the configuration of the blood horse — con-
ceded to be the best for racing speed — was not required for
fieetness of movement in the roadster. Fortunately, Lecomte
and Dexter are very nearly of the same size, in height,
length, and girth, the two measurements being identically
the same, and the only difference in the circumference of the
oheBt being three-quarters of an inch. As the height and
length would not be varied by the amount of flesh each
one carried, it is safe to assume that these two horses, so
noted in their respective classes, were of a size. The esti-
mate arrived at from a consideration of the date afforded by
this detailed measurement, should be nearly correct; and
when wo find a horse agreeing with them, we may confi-
dently look for a good one, provided he is not deficient in
nerve force, which cannot be so accurately measured. Both
horses give evidence of the possession of that, by their per-
formances, and each one displayed it to the eye educated in
detecting this wonderful power. These measurements were
taken in the stall and with the assistance of Peter Conover,
who has had the horse in charge, for several years, and T
was much pleased with the docility of his charge, who stood
very qnietly while the tape was placed in the most trying
positions to a nervous animal.

The height was arrived at by placing him on a plank, lay-
ing a square on his withers in a level position, and measur-
ing with a tape line from point to point. Some ol the meas-
urements could not be arrived at with the same accuracy, as
thelengtnof neck, back, etc. But when the corresponding
points were definitely fixed, great care was taken that the
results should be correct.

In looking over the tabular statement of their respective
measurements, and comparing those of Dexter with the
others, no great divergence is manifest. Dexter's head is
long, longer than either of the others, although the thorough-
bred characteristics are plainly developed. There is no
superfluous flesh, and while the tape line shows him to be
larger in the swell of the jaws, he is beautifully carved out
below the eyeB till the muzzle is finer than Eclipse, and in
the same proportion to the upper part as Doubloon. In con-
sidering the neck and itB relative proportions with the others,
the disagreement is reconciled from the fact that they were
entire, while the emasculation of Dexter would take away
from the measurement at its bese more than at the setting-
in of the head. At this point he is finer than would be
inferred from his being larger than the others, the thickness
being in a horizontal direction, while the windpipe is so muoh
detached that the line was carried away quite a distance from
the lower part of the neck. The length of a horse's back
would hardly be agreed upon by two men measuring the
Kinie animal at different periods. Tbe length given in the
table is from the springing of the withers to the "coupling."

A line from the posterior part of the shoulder-blades to
the hip would take away eDongh from the twenty-five inches,
lo render Mb back no longer than that of Eclipse or Doub-
loon. The distance from "hip lo hip over the loin," shows
that the points of his hips are more elevated than the rest,
with the exception of Leviathan, which is also shown by
tlie K*eat distance from the "point of the hip to the point of
tbe hook." The girth depending greatly on the condition of
the horse, aod the presumption being that Leviathan, Eclipse,
and Doubloon were not in training when the measurements
were taken, and thut Lecomte and Dexter carried about tbe
y tints flesh, their lower condition would account for tbe
diwcrepancy in the oircumferance of the chest.

The Baxne remark will apply to the measurement round
ILe flank, which could be still more varied by the stomach
being full or empty, the length of time in training, eto.

The next distance in the table is the height of the elbow
above the ground surface, which is tbe same as in Eclipse
who was an inch lower, one inch greater than Doubloon, two
iuches being the variation in their height, three-qnarters of
Jin inch lees than Leviakban, and three-quartera more than
Lecomte. There iB therefore no marked distinction in this
poiut. Wo now come bo a measurement showing the volume
of muscle in a place that is acknowledged to have a good
■ i. al to do with rapid progression, viz.: the circumference of
tbe arm tit the swell. TlieBe mnscles acting on tbe ligaments
and tendons which extend the fore-leg, and the power with
which they act, and the celerity of their dilatation and con-
traction, govern tbe length aud quickness of the stride.
While it ia impossible to say from an outside measurement
which is tbe most muscular animal when there is only a
third of an inch less diameter in the arm, and when harder
or longer continued work bad fined down the tissue in one
more than the other, and while the effect between galloping

or trotting in augmenting the musoular development, cannot
be definitely stated, Lecomte was, and Dexter is, a very pow-
erful animal in this particular, which further consideration
will certainly show.

"Around the knee" Dexter is larger than any of the others,
the plaoe where the measurement was taken being squarely
across the bony projection, to which the back muscles are
attached by their tendons. The measurement around the
cannon, being only exceeded by Leviathan and Lecomte,
shows that he is the equal of a majority of thoroughbreds in
this particular. Not only is the size analagous, but the
appearanoe is similar, and his legs show the preponderance
of the racing blood that flows in his veins. Around the hook
he is smaller than any that I am comparing him with, and
after an hour's critical examination, the most faulty point I
could find was the shape of hiB left hock,

There is a little fulness observable in the lower and outer
portion of tbe joint, which I have no doubt has always
existed. Tbe hardest usage might never effeot it, as I have
Been muoh worse withstand the wear and strain of several
season's racing. Still, in an animal otherwise as well formed
as Dexter, it is a great pity that this defect should exist. Tbe
off-hock is finely shaped, and tbe width above them is greater
than is UBually seen. "From point of hip to point of hook"
he will compare favorably with the very best, while from the
lasi mentioned point to the ground, the distance is less than
any, save Doubloon. This configuration has always been
recognized as a mark of speed, and many of our best race
horses have exhibited this formation. There have been
exceptions as was instanced by Don John, a horse of the
greatest speed and endurance,- and while I would have no
objection to greater length in tbe metatarsal bones, a majority
would prefer a horse to be "well let down in the hocks" after
the fashion of Boston and Dexter. Both of these horses
were comparatively long in the posterior measurement occa-
sioned by the great length of os calcie; and the angles of the
propelling limb are such as a good judge would pronounce
to be proper for the fulfillment of the duties required of
them, moving in a way that would be the least exhaustive of
the power furnished by the musoleB.

The measurement arouud the stifle is tremendous, and it
was only after several readjustments of the tape that I could
be satisfied we got it correctly. Larger than all except tbe
great horse Leviathan, and then only lacking a quarter of an
inch, where the other was seven inches longer in body, is
certainly very remarkable. The volume of muscles covering
the framework, is the reason for this large girth, and the
merest tyro in equine anatomy will readily see the effects of
having such a magazine of power to propel the body along.

Tbe lower thigh is larger than usual, and though not
equaling Leviathan or Eclipse, yet being the same as Doub-
loon, a horse that was more than ordinarily powerful, shows
that it is in harmony with the muscles located ut a higher
point. The circumference of the barrel 1b about in relative
proportion with the others, taking the girth of the chest and
flank as criteria to be guided by. This gives the wedge-like
form, the very best configuration for speed and lastingness.

"From point to point of shoulder" the distance is shorter
than Lecomte, and to those familiar with both these horses
the aid of a tape line would not be necessary to point this
out. The race horse was "as thick through as a hay-stack."
to use an English expression, while the trotter, though show-
ing no want of substance, is rather more delicately formed.

In giving these various measurements, it is not intended to
reduce the characteristics of conformation to mathematical
rules, aod Ihua try to fix an absolute guide to perfection of
form. But from finding that a great majority of first-class
performers on the racing arena are "fashioned after a particu-
lar pattern," it is fair to conclude, that the fast trotter also
has an outward reason — patent to the observing eye — why he
is capable of excelling in his manner of progression.

That Dexter's form "approximates to the first-class race-
horse" cannot be doubted by any one who will study these
comparative measurements, while his general appearance
brings the parallel still closer.

I found from a close examination of him in his stall that
this highbred appearance was more apparent than when in
harness, or when seeing him at speed on the track, and I will
now try to convey the idea of "what sort of a looking horse
is Dexter," a question I have heard asked a thousand times.

In color he is a brown, with shades of a lighter hue, the
more prominent parts being so light as to come under the
denomination of bay. This shading is very pleasing to me,
bringing into prominence the musoles, and softening down
the more angular portions of his frame. The white marking
in his face is different from any of the prints or pictures that
I have seen. In place of coming round more under the left
eye than the right, it narrows alike on both sides, following
truly down the nose nearly to tbe nostrils, where it diverges,
covering almost the whole of the upper lip. The white legs
are truthfully depicted in the engraving. His coat is silkj,
the hair in the mane and tail being fine. There are a few
small flesh-colored spots under the eye and along the sides.
His head is large and bony, very well shaped, and showing
in the full rounded forehead, and in the expression of che
eye, that the nerve force predominates to an unusual extent.
The eye itself is beautiful, prominent, and clear, with a
Bmall speck of "glass" in the lower corner of each, giving
greater effect to the brilliant hazel of the eyeball. His eais
are long, slender, in fact just the ear that is represented as
gracing the head of the Falcon, and which adds in my esti-
mation more to the beauty of the horse than any other point
of adornment whatever. He oarries them well, aud whether
at rest or in motion, they are sure tu attract attention. His
neck is of medium length, slightly drooping in front of the
withers with very little elevation of crest. The head is
finely joined to it, and there is plenty of room for the wind-
pipe between the jaw bones.

His Bhoulder is very izood, the Bcapula falling back obliquely
into the sway, while the point is well advanced, and the leg
falls truly from thence to the ground.

He "forks" beautifully, and very few race horses equal
him iu this respect, or are snperiorin the form of the brisket.
Tbe knee, us shown from the measurement, is large and
broad, with the bony projection behind well developed.
There is a small splent on tbe near forb-leg, but far enough
from the tendons and joint so that it never can do injury.
His pasternB are oblique and of good length, without show-
ing any appearance of weakness; the joints round, and giv-
ing no evidence that tbe many races he has trotted has
effeoted them in the least. Like the race horse there are no
long hairs on the upper pastern. His feet, though white,
are flrst-rato, and it is a singular circumstance that the frog
in each one iB black, though the sole surrounding them is
the same color as the wall. Hie middle piece is good, being
very deep through the heart, with the enrvatnre of the ribs
increasing to tbe centre of the barrel. The spine rises in
front of the coupling, giving him uu arched loin, yet not
high enough to look unsightly. His back ribs might be a
little longer, though they approach the hip very olosely; and
were it not that the stifles are placed unusually low, this

would surely interfere with his great speed. This conforma-
tion then addB to his endurance, while the speed is not sacri-
ficed, owing to the placing of the stifles. HiB hip is long
and sloping, with tbe tail set on low. The effect of a sloping
hip has been fully considered in tbe chapter on form, and it
would be useless to rehearse it here.

With the exception mentioned about the near hock, biB
hind-legs are first-rate, muscular, with those of the upper
thigh and stifle predominating, yet there ie a balance kept
up and the long firm muscles are appropriately terminated
in large tendons.

The hamstring is very large, and the back cords are of
fine size and stand out well from the bone. There is no
puffiness about the hocks or pasterae, or any appearance to
indicate that the work he has bad. has been prejudicial to
them. Iu this respect his legs look better than when I saw
him last year, as then there was a tendency to cracking in
the heels, of which there is no symptom now. Standing
squarely behind him, a person is astonished at the power
shown from the loin to the gaskin. Though the hips are
wide nnd somewhat ragged, the stifles are still wider, and at
the hazard of being thought tedious, I cannot refrain from
again culling attention to this development. Tbe muscles
that run from the ileum to tbe femur are so laree that w en
the horse walks they become apparent to tbe eye, ridging the
skin as if striving to break through the silky covering, while
kindred masses so extend the quarters thut be fills np a
breeching that would be too long for a much larger horBe.

Forty-two and a half inches was the measurement from
stifle to stifle around where the breeching would oome. He
is very compactly formed underneath the tail, "well pocketed"
as I have heard old horsemen express it, and not divided like
a pair of tong6.

fttanding, where a aide view can be obtained, the gray-
hound form' is observable. The deep cheBt, receding flank,
sloping hip, long thigh, and short cannon, placed at the
proper angle, are after the model of the fleetest of animals,
whil6 the hair-formed brisket and perpendicular fall of the
front leg, with the elastic spring of the Bloping shoulder and
pastern, show that tbe power applied will have no inert
mass to move, but tbe rebound will equal that of the rubber
ball when it etrikeB the ground. The front view shows the
mass of brain, the expressive eye and ear, the large nostril,
the barrel swelling on each side of the shoulders, and behind
that the curved line of the immense quarters. Standing
squarely on his feet, the toes of the front ones are fairly in
line, owing to the proper piecing of the elbow, which is
parallel to his body, while tbe hind have a slight outward
inclination, due the position they get from tbe hock. There
is nothing in his appearance to show that other than royal
blood runs iu hiB veins, and were he placed iD a stable of
race horses, his pedigree would not be questioned from his
looks, sooner, than many that have distinguished themselves
on the legitimate turf. One of the great tests of blood is the
fine texture of the hoofs: this Dexter has. Another is the
thinness of the skin, and prominence of tbe superficial veins:
these he also possesses. Width between the jaw-bones, and
the sharpness of their edge, characterize him as well as those
thataTe higher bred. HiB walk is exactly that of the race
horse. From weighing these distinctive marks of breeding,
I am led to believe that the only blood in him otherwise than
that of the race horse, is that which he obtains from hia
great-grand sire, imported Bellfounder, and that the purer
has completely obliterated that and canceled its bad effects.

His manner of going is peculiar to himself, and while his
trot tine-gait is as even as the movement of a well-constructed
watch, he goes with so much power that he fairly makes the
track jar with the energy of his motion. This I think is due
to the long 6weep from the hip to the hock, and the tremen-
dous force of the muscles between these two points. I saw
an illustration of this in his late race in Chicago. In coming
to the score with Brown George and running mate, he de-
tached a ball of clay from his shoe, it flew into the air like a
bomb projected from a mortar, and describing the same kind
of a curve, fell adjacent to the three-in-five distance Btaud.

The Chicago track is cobstructed with a coating of clay
laid on the natural soil of the low prairie. There is a good
deal of elasticity, or rather there is a vibratory motion when
the horses pass over it, perhaps more sensibly felt in the
judges' stand than any other place. I feel positive that X
might have been blindfolded and placed in the stand, a d
all the horses at the park driven by at speed, when I could
have selected Dexter from the throng a dozen times in suc-
cession, from toe greater jar that he gave the building.

While other horses on the turf may possess as much speed,
as is instanced by the trotting w th a running mate, they an
incapable of keeping it; while Dexter commences at tbe oulest
and the brush lasts till his anticipated task i* completed.
There is no faltering, clambering, or dwelling, but the steady
rate is persevered in, and the powerful stroke kept up with
the same ease with which Kentucky or Asteroid takes bis
daily exeroise. I have not bad the pleasure of seeing Ken-
tucky since be was two years old, but have seen the other
great horse run in many of his races, and I have been struck
with the parallel between his racing and Dexter's trotting,
Asteroid starts at a sweeping rate, at the tap of the drum,
his competitors straining every nerve to keep up. They do
so for a time, and when they fall off, you wonder what hat
been the cause. You see no change in the son of Lexington
and Nebula; be comes in winning "in a big gallop" bb the
boys say, but that gallop has been euough to break tbe heart
of his adversaries, without actually being a measure of his
own powers.

It is almost needless to say that I am gratified to fiod the
form of Dexter agreeing with that recommended in chapte;
twenty-six, and also his great resemblance to a tirst-olasi
race horse.

Recognized as being tbe only type that will answer foi
continued rapid exertion at the natural fast pace of the horse tr-
— the gallop, it is but reasonable to conclude that tbe perfeot
symmetry only foand in the blood horse, or those nearly
allied to him, is an advantage that cannot be overlooked ii
the trotter.

To Go to Australia.

Capt. B. J. Treacy, Ashland Park Farm* Lexington, Ky.(
has sold to William H. Albaugb, agent for J. J. Miller,
Esq., Melbourne, Australia, the fouryear old bay stal-
lion RedwiD, by Ked Wilkes; first dam Carrie Norman,
by Normau (sire of Lulu, 2:15, aud May Queen 2:20); seo.
ond dam by Japhet (sire of the dam of Prince Edward]
2:244); third dam by John Dillard, {aire of the dams
of Phil Thompson, 2:16$; MoLeod, 2:21} ; Olaf 2-22'
Wild Bubo, 2:22tf; Wick. 2:24*; etc), Kedwin is a mahogany
bayl5j{ bauds high, very finely finished, with substance, and
superior action. He is pronounced by expert judges one of
the best sons of his great sire, and will prove a very valuable

kite!

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stallion for the Australians, us he is certain to improve tbe
speed and quality of the harness horses in that far-off country.
The trip is a very trying one, as it generally takes months to
roach there. — Kentucky Stock Farm. tt'Stlr

888

S&* SmtUr awd j& jwrtsman.

115

be following account of the Champion and Junior Cham-
a is copied from the JV. Y. World. Mr. Haggin's filly was
■ked to win, bat the victory of Proctor Knott was a sur-
e. It places his sire, Lake Blackburn, in a prominent

,u*! ition, and insures a good ''average" for the next annual

uttj at Belle Meade:

n the seoond Saturday in iugnst, 18S5, the Monmonth
k Association paid respect to the memory of Gen. Grant
postponing its Champion Day to the following Monday,
Itu funeral taking place in this city. Yebterday, again the

[ a, md Saturday in Augobt and again the Champiou Day, the

■ :_;

The Two ChampionB.

iciation's flags hung at half mast, out of respect to the

aory of Gen. Pbil. Sheridan, President of the Was hi ng-

.■;"er Park Glob, of Chicago, a racing association that the great

$ tIt dry commander took interest in from its very inception

tdjl 18S3, and at whose meetings he was invariably present

il the one tbat ended a few weeks ego.

to the raciug at Monmouth Park yesterday, it was like
weather — about as good as it could well he. The track
in superior condition, and the attendance just about as
e as cjuld well be accommodated at the track, ur carried
nd from it by the combined railroad companies. It was
a good day for backers, they winning on Telle D )e and
le Mineh straight and place for the first race. For the
gj ior Champiou, mauy who lost backing Oregou or Fresno
M« -in saved a little by having the Faverdule colt for a place.
y-\, rocrite was a good second favorite for the handicap at a
aiid a furlung, while for the Champion Firenzi was a
.Rj. Jiey-on favorite. For the Welter-Weight Handicap Garri
'* 8 great win with Rupert did the backers a aood turn, and
"!niouy followed Barnes' mount on Lottie Wall iu the sell-
race they bal a good winning day; while as to the
plechase, the succesj of Father Bill Daly's Jim McGowan
: considerable money ont of the ring.
I the two champion events the Junior for two-year-olds
.imanded the most attention. The winner, Sam Bryant's
jHlor Knott, was practically unknown to a big majority of

browd that "played the races." The colt, however, did
lack support. There was a strong contingent from ihe
t who had Been him win at Nashville, Lexington, Latonia
Chicago. They knew his trainer-owner, Sam Bryant,
him in fine condition and they simply won thonsands of
itb. The majority of the public played the horses run-
; under the colors of Mr. Haggin, Mr. Withers, Mr.
aont, Capt. Brown and the Dwyer Brothers. Oregon,
representative of the Brothers, was really the favorite,
(made so on the strength of reports of fast time he had
p in his work at Saratoga, much of which the MeBsrs:
ler pronounced false, saying that the best time Oregon
Ired them at Saratoga was 1 16£ . He certainly ran a very
I race and was ont-paced from the start. Of the others,
h Margaret made no kind of a show. Capt. Brown'a
jirtr-r was left at the post through Blaylock's carelessness.
| n Morris's Tipstaff was, like Oregon, out-paced, as were,
let, all the others except Mr. Witber's Faverdale colt and
|laggin pair, of which Fresno finished third. He and
table companion, Salvator, will no doubt be seen to
r advantage before long. They ran a good race, but
probably not quite on edge. The Faverdale colt was
disappointment, especially so to Mr, Withers, who ex.-
id Hayward to ride the colt; but Mr. Pierre Lorillard,
elaim on Hayward'a services stood in the way ana
am had to ride Eric Fitzpatrick had tne mount on the
rdale. He did badly. His orders were to wait arid not
le' the colt, and to make his running in the last quarter,
ad of which he joined the leaders at the start, and when
upreme effort was wanted in the last hundred yards the
lack' could only get second. Thus the result of the
?r Champion is unsatisfactory, and it will take another
ing between the Faverdale colt and Proctor Knott to
e which is really the beet. In fact, it is not altogether
rtain that Mr. Withers would refuse to make a mstch if
1. Bat whatever may come of the matter, it is to be
d that Proctor Knott will have a longer career than some
e previous winners of the Junior Champion Stakes.
Fish died, Tremont never xan again, while Ban Fox
won the Coney Island Derby.

tbe result of the Junior Champion was unsatisfactory,
of the Champion was not. Firenzi won it, beating KiDg-
so easily that many who thought her defeat of The
for the Freehold was a "flake" are not so certain of
She is now a great filly, and it will take The Bard or
Tl other four-year-old in the best condition to beat the

inter of Glenelg and Florida, with Garrison "up." for
i Snapper" covered himself with glory yesterday, as did
.'w it that tough piece of ebony, Barnes, who, like Garrison
V. tbiee winners.

dltl PROCTOR KN0TTS JUNIOR CHAMPION.

r.'Jt th running of the Junion Champion Stakes for two-
■:ibldB at $250 each, half forfeit, only $10jif declared by Jan.
r.i\5 if by June 25 or $50 if by July 25, 1838, with $10,000
.-ill, of which $2,000 to the seoond and $1,000 to the third;
. jll Aug. 15, 1887, with 242 subscribers, of which 36 paid
i.tilO paid $25; 55 paid $50, 2 were void by death. Three-
: siers of a mile.
: 4;an & Bryant's cb c Proctor Knott by Luke Blackburn, dam

■| -j< llaposa. 112 Barnes 1

Tfflthers'B br c, by Sensation, dam Favordale, 116. W. Fitz-

. ,J Patrick 2

■- -I laggin's br c Fresno by Falleatto, d*»m Cachuca, 115.Garri-

y.'t\ son S

, jBflaggln's cb c Salvator by Prince Charley, dam Sallna, 116

I. Hamilton 0

,1' Brother's ch c Oregon by ODondaga, dam Skylight, 116

it'-H J. McLaughlin 0

I'M Stable's b c Diablo by Eolna, dam Grace Darling. 115

-f_A Taral 0

'Jinita Stable's ch c Caliente by Rutherfurd, dam Marie Stuart

"•■/I S I. Murphy 0

i'.yil rillard Jr's b c Eric by Duke of Magenta, dam Second Hand

I > W. Hayward 0

Inont's chf Lady Margaret by Ill-Used, dam Lady Roseberry

II F, LittleBeld 0

IVitbers br c by Tom Ochiltree, dam Cyclone, 118

-I. Martin 0

, AJlforris's cb c Tipstaff by R»yon d'Or or Kanlaka, dam Ver-

L'«| JP116 Eilke 0

.■J JcCarty Brother's cb c Sorento by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B.

" I' Stewart 0

^Ilewart & Son's ch f Verdeur by Vandal Jr., or Democrat, dam

; !*l nnie K , 112 Goodale 0

-,ri|Jrown'a br c Reporter by Enquirer, dam Bonnie Meade

yi

.Blaylock

ie — 1:14. Betting — Straight, 5 to 1 against Oregan. 5
?reBno, 8 to 1 each Reporter, Cyclone colt. Proctor
and Lady Margaret, 10 to 1 Tipstaff, 12 to one each
I »r aDd Favordale colt, 15 to 1 Diablo, 20 to 1 Erio,
ite and Sorento, 40 to 1 Verdeur, For a Place — Even
f OregoD, 2 to 1 against Fresno, 3 to 1 each Reporter,
oe oolt, Proctor Knott and Lady Margaret, 5 to 1 Tip-
5 to 1 Balvato and Favordale colt, 6 to 1 Diablo, 8 to 1
Caliente and Sorento, 12 to 1 Verdeur. Stables— 3 to I

Haggin to '.win, even money for a place; Withers 5 to 1 to
win and 6 to 5 for a place.

With the dial set at 3.20 p. m. for the race and the jockeys'
names hoisted nearly half an hour before that time, the crowd
had ample time to study and watch the horses as they gal-
loped past the staud in their warming-up gallops. Almost
tbe first to show were the Haggin pair, followed bv Verdeur,
Oregon and the Withers pair, all looking remarkablv well.
At 3.15 p. m. Bugler Heckler sounded "To the post,' 'when
in quick succession Reporter, Eric, Caliente. Diablo, tbe
Faverdale colt, Cyclone and Salvator tiled ont of the paddock
as named and cautered to the post, where they were joined
by Oregon and Lady Margaret, who had been waddled at their
own stables. Starter Caldwell booh had the horses in posi-
tion, and at the second breik would have had a splendid
start but that Garrison refused to move up with Fresno;
after which there was a long delay an l many breaks, fur
which Tipstaff, Sorento and Reporter were much at fault.
Finally, after about twenty minutes' delay, they got the flag
to an excellent start with all in good shnpe except Reporter,
who was left.

The Race— Oregon, with Lady Margaret, was the first to
show, breaking away in the middle of tbe track, attended by
Tipstaff, Salvator, the Cyclene oolt, Diablo, Fresno, Proctor
Knott, with the others well up. Before they had run b'tty
yards the Faverdale colt, with Diablo and Proctor Knott, was
in front and forcing the pace, with Tipstaff and the Cyclone
colt leading the others, of which Oregon and Lady Margaret
were already outpaced. At the end of the tirat furlong the
Faverdale colt led by a length, but he soon gave pl^ce to
Proctor Knott, who waB the 6rst at the half, lapped by the
Faverdale colt, Diablo, Tipstaff and the Haggin pair, with
the Cyclone colt close up, the seven running in a' close
bunch, with all under a drive except Proctor Knott. Barnes
took matters easy, and yet at the beginning of the last half
he led by a leogih, with the Faverdale and Cyclone colts in
front of the others, led by the Haggin pair. There was but
little change at the three-quarters other than that Fresno and
Salvator had reached the Faverdale colt. Proctor Knott
showed in the straight with a lead of nearly a length, nor
did Barnes begin to move until the last furlong, where he
had Garrison riding Fresno nnder the whip, with Fitzpatrick
doing all he could with the Faverdale colt. The latter soon
settled Fresno and "Fitz" made a big effort to reach Proctor
Knott. But he utterly failed and Proctor Knott came on
practically alone, winning easily by three lengths, with the
Faverdale colt second, a head in front of Fresno, who was
lapped by Salvator with Oregon a length away and followed

by Diablo, Caliente, Eric and the others as above. Time

1:14, of which the first quarter was run in 23+ seconds and
the half in 47:j seconds.

The Winner— Proctor Knott was foaled at Belle Meade,
Tenn., April 12, 1886, and was sold a yearling at the Belle
Meade sale by Col. S. D. Bruce, April 30, 1887, to Sam
Bryant for $450. Iu breeding the oolt is thoroughly a repre-
sentative of Belle Meade, hia sire and dam's sire still being in
service on ihe place.

Imp. ( iago.

1 Bonnie Scotland

( Queen Mary.
Luke Blackburn -i

Lists of Mares Bred to Woodnut.

oi service reoruary fitti, February 18th.

■2m 5\! P* Holly, chestnut, by Ironclad, dam by Eclinse
"o6 Cehr™fA?th: Fel,ruarJ' 72A> February 2*th, April *>th?
x.3-... C" £°iIy' brown- (:1£r? Bel"; by Alaska, (Urn the I
Muldoon. Date of service February 2d

B. C. Holly.grey, Mollie McCartybyEnKene Canerlr

Dates of service

.. Date of service April 5th.
Drake, Vallejo, bay, Topsy by Admiral. Date of ierv.ee

[ Nevada .

I Lexington.
/ Lightsome.

( King Tom.
f Imp. Great Tom {
I ( Woodcraft .

Tallapoosa ■;

! (Imp. Albion.

t Capitols J

( Dam by Wagner.
Proctor Knott 6rst ran at Nashville, where be won the
West Side StakeB. At Louisville he won the Alexander
Stakes. He was unplaced for the Runnymede, as he also
was for the Harold itt Latonia, but he was second for the
SenBation, being beaten at length by Kasaon, to whom he was
giving fifteen pounds. At Chicago he redeemed himself by
winning the Kenwood Stakes, whenoe be went to Saratoga,
where he was given a grand preparation for the Junior Cham-
pion.

Proctor Knott is well engaged, including the Futurity
Stakes at Sheepshead Bay. Value of the Junior Champion
to Bryant & Co. about $23,485.
Tbe previous winners of the Junior Champion Stakes are:

1884— P. Lorillard'e Wanda, 107 i . jei

1385— Cbinn &Co.'a Ban Dox, 116 vie

1886— Dwver Broe.' Tremoot, US 1^74

1887-Pwyer Bros.' KlngBBh, 115 ".*.1:15|

There were 12 starters in 1884, the same number iu 1885,
three in 18S6, owing to the heavy storm, and sixteen last
year.

Tenth running of the Champion Stakes; for three-year-olds and
upward, at $250 each, half forfeit, 825 only if declared by July 1, or
§50 if by Aaguet 1, 1888. with S2,50u added ; the second to receiv« ?500
out of the stakes, tbe third to save its stakes; closed March 1,1688
with forty-four subscribers, of which fifteen paid 92b and eighteen
paid ?5(i. Mile and a half.

J. B. Haggin'a b f Firenzi, 4, by Glenelg, dam Florida, 113. .Garrison 1
Dwyer Brothers* br c Kingston, i, by Spendthillt, dam Kapanga, 118

J. McLaughlin 2

Chicago Stable's ch g Santalene, 3, by St. Merlin or Harry O'Fallon,

dam Ollena, 102 '. G. Covington 3

Time, 2:35.
Betting: 2 to 1 on Firenzi, 8 to 6 against Kingston, 10 Iu 1 Santalene.
The Kace.— Santalene led from the start, followed by
Firenzi aod Kingston as named. The pace wsb fairly fast,
and at tbe end of the odd half mile Santalene led by five
lengthB, with Firenzi two in front of Kingston. In the run
round by the club house end thence to the turn for the back
stretch the three olosed up, aad at tbe quarter (balf the dis-
tance) Santalene only led by a length and a half, with Fir-
enzi two lengths in front of Kingston. As they passed the first
of tbe stables, Garrison moved on Firenzi, and in the easiest
manner possible the favorite olosed with Santalene, taking ft
dei-ided lead, followed soon after by Kingston. At the end
of tbe mile Firenzi led by a length and a half, which, as they
made Ihe railroad turn was reduced a length, which was the
nearest Kingston ever got, for tbe instant McLaughlin began
to ride Kingston Garrison moved on Firenzi, and they ran
without change until inside tbe last fifty yards, when, as Fir-
enzi began to draw away McLaughlin eased up with Kingston.
Firenzi finally winning by ten lengths, Kingston fifty yards in
front of Santalene. Time — 2:35, of which the quarter was
run in 27 seconds, tbe balf in 52 seconds, the three-quarter
in 1:18, the mile in 1:43, and the mile and a quarter in 2.-081.
The previous winners of the Champion Stakes are as fol-
lows:

1879— J. R. K-ene'e Spendthrift, 3 2*11

1180— Dwyer Bros.' Luke Blackburu,3 2:31

1881— Dwyer Bros.' Hindoo, 3 V:38

1882-F. Gebhard's Eole, 4

1883-G. L. Lorillard'e Monitor, aged

1881— Dwyer Bros." Miss Woodford, 4

188G— E. Corrlaan'a Frepland, 6 2:36

1886 -E. J. Baldwin's Volante, i 2:45

188T — Dwyer Bros.' Hanover, 3 2;i8

Value of stake to the winner. $4,525.

Holly. Vallejo, bay, by Ironclad, dam Nellie Nhannon Limit*
February 6th, February isth. «««". "*w»

., Dates of aer-
r._.Uh.
by Alaska, (Urn the Dooly FUIy, by

-eFebrua" T"'-~* — a-«» *-Mo»y; Deteofser-

5 B. C. Holly, my, Vtoletto by Geo. M. Patohen. Jr.. dam Viola

as? asSfflSaa5 Febnmry 24th- Febr""y 27th- m*™ h st

2d%^^^

April 4th. April 24th, May 2d. M»y 3<l, June 8th ' *""' »""•" "»«».

? B. S. Rush, Sulaun. bay, by stelnway. Eaten of eervioe Februan ',1

SC@%teZjgiF «K* »f». March 29th. April 2d?*iU

SaVbr'ua^KTlh^^

,,i, B-, ','■ 2*"UZ; ehedtniit, Phyllis by Admirable, dam Daphne Iit

Marcf lMn^'Sll StS MrV'C<> FebrU"I 20tl>. 51««h IS"'.

l&.vM1£■^^D^^&Sh%w^;fflShbT1',,ldoo,'•

28th. Mar f»htMaf»hia'bUCk- °"t" " """" M*roh •'»">. "arch
,.12 K- »"• Hcal.l, Ban Francisco, bay, by Admiral. Dates of service
March 19th, April 11th .June «h, June 5th. June 18th "'"» " senice
Mnrch20thSneW' 8an "a"cUc0' bar' Mau<l B-.pacer. Date of service

14. W. A. StevenB, Madison, bay, by Vouna 8t Clair
March 22d, March 23d. "

15- ,B' S- .So11tj bay.Lady Patchen by Geo. M. Patchen. Jr., dam by N..r.
M°° "tP° of service March 24th, April 12th, April 13th, May nth

16. D. Minnl, Vallejo, bay, Kate. Date of service March 25th.

17. H. W. Seale, Mflyfleld, bay, by E'mo Date of service March 27' It
M18, h si' ?'eveM' MadlB0n. brown, by young St. Clair. Date of service

.eCcilVrt'.SBt,Ap*rif'I7lhSUel0',0rrel'PMtl P' •"*«■»«»>. D.«« of

20. D. fillnni, Vallejo, ba*. Nellie

21. Mrs. 8. i *"
April 6th.

H2. Mrs. 8. 8. Drake, Vallejo, chestnut, bv Admiral Dates of aerTice
April 7th, April 8th, Mav l«th, Jane 26th. ^»«a ui nerTice

8,ha;Arp'ri?[ofhX"r2,rh8.,^a0ySt'hbirA<lralr'1' «"—'-"•» April
„h4.'A5prii2S8ihS'M.fl!ihVa'leJ°'OP" b^an""'- 1-ate.of service April
25. Mtb S. 8. Drake, Vallejo, bay. Rose by Admiral. Date of Berrie*
April llth.

ApVi'stt ?;sri.&: m#j£?7, ,ennle H- bj Ech°- D"" <* ■•"•«

27. Geo. Tait, SulBun, b*y, Jordan Beauty by Alcona. Dates *f serrir*)
April 18th, May flth. M*y 14th, June flth, June 15th. July 2d ^rTiee

28. Land Improvement Co., Vallejo. erey, by EuRene'CasserlT
eervlce April 21st. J

20. Land Improvement Co., Vallejo, chestnut by Admire
aervice April 20th.

30. Land Improvement Co., Ironerey. Date of service April 7"d

31. H.Pierce. San Francisco, brown, Blanch. Date of service AdtII "'

32. B.C. Holly, bay. Anrelia by Albert W.. dam Pacific Maid by j£lmV
D"t6B of service April *4th, April 26th. T *im0,

33. B. S. RuBh. 8uisun. chestnut. Juno. Date of aervice Aprll3ith
£4. B.S. Rush, Suiaun, bay by Sultan. Dates of Bervice May 4th Mav

6th, June 10th.

35. B. S. Ruah, SuiBun. bay by Steiuway
May 23id

36. 8. Cook, Cook Stock : Farin. bay, Leah by Woodtoid Mambrino,
dam by Alexander's Abflallah. Dates of Bervice May 16tb Mav 1Mb

37. J. Steffln, Vallejo, chestnut, by John Nelson. Date of service May

38. B. C. Holly, bay, Hattie N. by Alaska, dam Sally Coward bv Mav
Bov. Datea of service May 20th, May 21st. * J

39. Land Improvement Co., bay, by Bill Allen. Date of aervice May

40. Dr. Vallejo, Vallejo, bay, Benlcla Maid br Bill Allen Date of bpt
vice May 2Jd.

41. H. Pierce, San Franoieeo.cheBtnut, by Nutwood. Dates of Bervic*
May 24th, May 25th.

42. H. Pierce, San Freneisco,che§tnnt. Datee of eervlce June l2lh
July 29th.

43. Geo. Wolf, Stockton, bay. Dates of service June 17th, June 19th

44. B. McLnse. Vallejo, chestnut by Admiral. DateB of service June
29th, June 30th.

46. Mrs. Starr, Vallejo, black. Date of service July 3d.

B. O. HOLLY, Vallejo, 1**1.

Date of

Date of

Dates of eervice May 5th,

Gambling at Long Branch.

A Msli t in Phil Daly's Faro Palace— Some Big H Iniiin-s

This has been the greatest week of the season for this the
favorite tmmmer home of the debonair youths of New York.
The day FireDzi beat Cassatt's Bard there must have been
twelve thousand people on the Monmonth Park Bace Track.
The betting was never higher; women and men were in a fine
frenzy to play the winner, and those who had the courage to
bet on a "place" for Ben Ali Haggin'a Firenzi landed ou the
winning Bide of tbe wire.

Phil Daly is reported to have won $10,000. John Daly's
luck has been against him all the summer and up to the 1st
of August his game was $15,000 behind in his tasteful and
brilliantly illuminated "annex" to the Long Branch Club;
and, added to this, John Daly lost $30,000 in one week on
the rices. Bat this pleasant-mannered king among the
gamblers takes hie luck, be it good or ill, with a frolic wel-
come, , for he is worth $200,000 himself, and one of his
partners, a nephew, young O'Connor of New York, is worth
$100,000. He backs the faro game. In 1886, the house of
John Daly won $24,000, besides expenses, between July 4
and the first day of September. In 1887, the game oame out
$15,500 behind; 1888 is yet in a chaotic oondition.

The night Firenzi won was a gala night at Phil Daly's
elegant pagoda. Never did the electric lightB on the rlot-ely
clipped lawn shine more resplendently. Crowds of fair
women and brave men enjoyed obampagne galore and
woodcock on toast at the restauiant. At least $50,000 bad
changed hands on Firenzi. The crowds were so great at the
roulette and faro tables that there was only standii>groom for
those who came late. The natly little broker whose father id
said to have made half a million out of Grant .V Ward's
failure, was at his old place at the first faro table. Uia
favorite card was the ace, and the well-dressed broker laid
his one hundred-dollar bills with refreshing nonchalance on
the ace and deuce and only played to win. He never
coppered a bet. At the end of an hour be was $800 winner,
and only then did he hand in his chips and serenely adjourn
to the restaurant.

Two Spaniards and two attaches of a foreign legation eat at
supper the night Firenzi won, and over their English snipe
and demitasse of brandy they rejoiced over I heir good
fortune in winning $1,000 on Ben Ali Haggin's horse. They
agreed to divide the sum into two "sections" and "blow it
in" on the "green blaze" or roulette wheel in equal shares.
It won $5,000.

The horses of Japan are not numerous and are used for
saddle purposes and for the army. They ace moRtly of the
pony build. The saddle horses go when tbey please and stop
when they will, and are all ahod with iron; all othera, as well
as the park cows and bulls, have their feet protected by a
shoe (A Btraw, and very excellent bhoes they ate. The straw
sandals for a man cost about 1 1 cents of our money, and a fall
Bet of shoes cants but a true more. In some parts of
the roads they are literally padded with worn-out shots and
men's sandals. Whenever a wearer finds hia loot piotertioo
too much worn be discards it and dons another, of which he
usually has an extra pair, and tbe animals of burden en
served the same way. --Exchange.

The excellent racing stallion "Birdcather," mile record
1:43), is offered for sale In another column of ibis iesae,
i This is a hue opportunity to get a good horse cheap.

116

%\xz lunette awd j&porisman.

Aug. 25

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

Glenbrook Park Fair Aug. 28 to

Septl

Oakland Fair Aug. 27 to Sept. 1

Marvsville Fair. -Aug. 28 to Sept. 1
Bacramento State Fair Sept a to 16

Stockton Fair Sept. 18 to 22

SanLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22
San Jose Fair Sept. 24 to 2?

Susanville Fair Sept. 24 to 26

Facbeco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 26 to 29

Salinas Fair... Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct. 3 to 6

Nat'lTrottingStallionStakt Oot 20tb
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Reno State Fair Sept 17 to 22 j Humboldt Fair .

Carson City Sept. 24 to 59 I

NORTHWESTERN .

Hillsboro, Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Salem, Or., State Fair..Sept. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

Miesoulla, Mont . .Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept 4 to 8

Eugene City, Oregon... Sept. 4 to 7

Colfax, W. T Sept. 10 to 16

EASTERN.

Monmoutb Park.. July 4 to Aug. HO 1 Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 36

Chicago, Ul Sept 1 to 3 Kansas City, Mo.. Oct. 27 to Nov. 8

Kansas City Fair . . . .Sept. 17 to 22 |

Dates Claimed

13tb DlBtrict Fair, Marysville Aug. 28- Sep. 18

Spokane Falls, Washington raceB Sep. 3 — 8

California State Fair, Sacramento Sep. 3 — 15

Nevada State Fair, Reno, Nevada Sep. 17—22

Stockton. California , Sep. 18—29

Agricultural Association, No. 10 Fair, Sin Luis. Obispo Sep 26-22

Central Circuit.

A subscriber sends as the following useful and simple table
of the trotting and pacing races:

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Races open to all.

Stallions
3 :00 class
2.:45 "
2:40 "
2:35 "

'2:27
2:25
2:23

Free for all

4-year-old

3-year-old

Occident
4-year-old
3-year-old
2-year-old
I-vear-old

■ :30 class
-:27 "
-:25 "
2:24 "
2:23 "
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87,550

84,100

96,750

110,400

912,700 1 $8,550

94,700

?5,9W)

Letters indicate day of the week; when figure 2 precedes the
letter it means on the second time that that day returns during the
meeting.

Purses or stakes marked are closed.
Santa Rosa, Petaluma. Chico, Glenbrook, Oakland, Sacramento
Stockton, San Luis Obispo, Napa,. San Diego, Overland Park Club, Den-
ver, Col,, and the rlxed events 1889-90 of the Blood Horse Association
L'arson Cit , Nev., Reno, Nev., Marys Yille.
Entries closed.
San LuisOMsDo re-opeiied all classes except >'o. 3 mi.
til Sept. I.

— *■ —

Santa Fosa Pair.

Co upleted from Last Week.

August 16th. A good day when taken climatically, bnt not
specially interesting for the Associatipn. The attendance
was light and the racing so one sided as to make it of very
little interest to any body present. The first event, running,
one mile and a quarter, was a foregone fact for Laura Gard-
ner and the betting was almost all on second place. Index
was big and soft aDd Daisy D had no difficulty in beating
him for the place money,

In the second race, the trot for the 2:23 class, the only un-
pleasant incident of the week occurred. While Mr. Dustin
was warming up Gus Wilkes, the horse stumbled and fell.
He appeared to grab his quarter boot. When he went down
Mr. DnBtin was pulled out of the sulky by the reins and
strap od his head, and was picked np insensible. Heap-
peered lit first to be seriously hurt, but rallied before night
and on Saturday was able to attend the races, though not
able to drive. Dick Havey drove WilkeB in the race, which
was conceded to Alfred S. before the start.

The third nnmber on the card was the trot for the District
2:38 class. TbiB was another procession. A story went
aronnd that Alcona Jr. had shown 2:25 in his work, and Mr.
Htlly gave him an opportunity to make a record by laying
np Economy in the first mile. The stallion only scored 2:41.
Ecouumy then went on and won in straight heats, waiving
distance in the last one, and trotting in 2:30.

DETAILS.

August 16th. First Race*
$25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $200 added'
mile and a half.
W. L.Appleby's ch m Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown, dam Av*il

11 ">a Hitchcock 1

R. B. Cockrill'e b m Daisy D, 6, by Wheatley, dam Bla^k Maria,

118 lbs Lambert 2

Elwood Stables blk c Index a, by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy, 118

lb» Robs 3

Time, 2:39.

PooIr.— Laura Gardner. ?25; Daisy D, ?6; Index, $6. For second
place Dalay D $25, Index 820. Mutuela paid Daisy D $8.85.

Index had the best of the start and ran in the lead for a
mile. He ran the first half in 50 seconds and the mile in 1:45
and seemed to die under a pull. Gardner was going second
Daisy D. lapped on both under a strong pull for the
mile. On the torn they moved up, the rider of Index using
his whip without effect. In the stretch Gardner came away a
couple of leDgths, Daisy D. beating Index easily for the
place. Time, 2:39.

The second race, th6 trot for the 2:23 class, had no special
feature except the nnfortanate accident noted above. Gns
WilkeB. after Mr. Dnstin was thrown out. ran two miles and
disposed of his ohauces. What little betting there was, was
before the first heat and the rate was Alfred S. $120; Field

for all ages.
$50 to second. One

$35. In the first heat Alfred waited and gave Thapsin a
chance, but the betting did not improve and the raoe was
soon over.

Second Race— Trotting: 2:23 class. Puree $500.

A'fredS.b g by Elmo, dam Nora Marshall— H. W. Seale 2 111

Thapsin, blk c by Berlin— W, F. Smith 12 2 3

Gus WUkts, b b by Mambrino Wilkes— J. A. Dustin 8 3 3 2

Time, 2:24J, 2:211, 2:264, 2:27i.

The district 2:33 class finished the day. The report that
Alcona Jr. had Bhown 2:25 did not seem to have any effect
on the publio mind, for what betting there was was at the
rate of $50 on Economy to $10 for the field. She fairly won
in a walk. Economy is a bay mare by Echo, dam Lady
Berkey by Muldoon, son of Geo. H. Patchen Jr. and Victress
by Williamson's Belmont. Mr. Holly bought her at one of
Mr. Haggin'a Kern County sales for $110, intending her for
a brood mare, and she showed such promise as a trotter t .at
he concluded to train and trot her for a record. Ste was
bred to "Woodnnt in February and is now quite heavy in
foal.

Third Eace. Trotting district 2:38 olass. Purse $300.

Kconomy, b m by Echo, dam Lady Brekey — B. O. Holly 2111

Alcona Jr. b s by Alcona— J. P. Bodehaver 1 2 2 2

Annetto, br m by Anteeo— M. O'Reilly dia

Time, 2:41, 2:45, 2:43j, 2:30.

Ang. 17th — Friday was, queerly enough, the best day of
the meeting. The county people came in crowds. The
grand stand was resplendent, and the carriage paddocks
crowded with vehicles of all kinds, from a "stingy" buggy to
a family carry-all. The racing was far from brill. ant, but as
two favorites were done up during the day the public were
pleased and enjoyed the sport greatly. In the firs race,
three-quarters of a mile for two-year-olds, Jack Pot was a
great favorite, with Bessie Shannon for second chcice. Bes-
sie won it easily in the slow time of 1:18J, the favorite never
being better than third at auy point of the run.

The trot for the 2:40 class came next, but the speed and
reputation of Maggie E. took the meat out of it and left only
the outward semblance of a race.

The third race, a special tor trie 2:25 class, had Don Mar-
vin, Fallis and Longfellow for Btarters, ^itK. Longfellow a
2 to 1 favorite over the other two, but he Bhowed op very
lame and could do nothing, FaliiB winning in straight heats.
Mr. McManus was suffering from an attack of chills and
Billy Donatban drove the horse. Longfellow was lame at
the start, bnt Mr. Seale declined to withdraw him even when
Donathan advisxd him that the race would almost surely to
break the horse down. Details:

Aug. 17th — First Race Running. Sweepstakes for two-
year olds; $20 each, $10 forfeit, $150 added; $40 to second.
Three-quarters of a mile.

John Reavey's b f Bessie Shannon by Shannon, dam Bettie Bishop

1J7 lbs Bally 1

W. L. Appleby's blk f Futurity by John A., dam Ella Doane, 107 lbs

Hitchcock 2

Tbos.G. Jones' blk g Jack Pot by Joe Hooker, dam Lngena, 107 lbs

O'Neil 3

M. T. Walters's b g AlbatroBs by Pill Box, dam Delia Walker, 107 lbs

Sparger 0

Time, 1:18$.
Pools: Jack Pot S2C, Bessie Shannon 913, field 510. Mutuels raid
S17.40.

Bessie Shannon led off with the rest close up, but after a
quarter was run they strung out in a line in the order shown
at the finish, Shannon winning very easily.

The 2:40 trotting class was next called. The betting was $80
on Maggie to $20 for both the rest, and nobody expected a
contest. In the first heat Maggie broke at the start and was
laid up, but she made no further mistakes.

Second Race - Trotting. 2:40 class. Purse S50D.

Maggie E , b m by Nutwood — S. B. Emerson 2 111

Ben Ali, b g by Geo. H. Patcheu, Jr. -R. Havey 1 3 3 2

Perihelion, b g by Admiral— C. David 2 2 2 3

Time, 2:333, 2:29$, 2:29, 2:20.

The 2:25 class closed the day, and it was the worst deal the
speculators had got since the meeting opened. Longfellow
was favorite at $50 to $28 at the opening; bnt the stock rose
to $100 to $10 before the close. The horse was lame, and
nnable to do a mile better than 2:35 at the start, and got
worse as they went on. Don Marvin seemed satisfied to stay
on Fallis' wheel.

Third Race-Trotting. 2:25 class. Purse $500.

Fallis, b e by Electioneer— F. P. Lowell 1 1 1

Don Marvin, br s by Fallis— W. F. Smith 3 2 2

Longfellow, ch g by Whipple's Hambletonian—H. W. Seale ..233
Time, 2:32, 2:28*, 2:40}.

August 18th — On the closing day the weather was warmer
and the attendance good. During the morning hours the
stock was brought out and the ribbons put on. The racing
was excellent; fourevents on the card, three of them running,
and hotly contested.

In the first the question as to whether Laura Gardner
could beat Leon a mile and three-quarters was thought to he
a very open one, and a large amount of money was laid that
the bay colt would be at the winning post first, though the
mare was a slight favorite. In the race Laura and Leon both
ran under a strong pull for a mile and a quarter, and the
colt seemed to die under it. When given his head and asked
to go on, he hadn't a good rnn in him ; Gardner was full of it,
and came away easily.

In the seoond the backers of Carmen were again sent a
sailing. They sn pported the filly well in the pools, and Futur-
ity was started to help and make pace for the first half, but
AI. Farrow was too much for the combination.

The free-for-all trot was a hollow affair, Woodnut winning
away off and in a jog. The big stallion was full of go, and
fought the bit throughout the race.

The last race was a good one. It was half a mile with
four starters, and the followers of Diok Turpiu bet all the
money they had that their horse would win. They had
brought him all the way from Ukiah to get a race and had to
take a beating. Tnrpin is a cold blooded horse that can run
a fair half mile, but when Kildare compelled him to run as
fast in the second quarter as he did in the first, his dung-
hill breeding asserted itself. Details.

August 18th. Fast Race, Running— Sweepstake, for all
ages; $30 enlrance, $10 forfeit; $200 added, $50 to second.
One mile and three-quarters.
W. L. Appleby's ch m Laura Gardner, 4. by Jim Brown, dam Avail

113 lbs Hitchcock 1

F. T. Lowell's b c Leon, 3, by LUnatcr, dam AdaA.„ 1 OS lbs

Bally 2

Elwood Stable's blk h Index, aged, by Thad Stevens, dam Gypsy

1 18 lbs , Roos 3

Time, 3:06^2

Pools: Laura Gardner $'25. Field 320. Mutuels paid 99.

Index had a lead of two lengths when the flag fell and ran
in front for a mile and a quarter, Gurduer and Leon both
waiting. In the sixth quarter bnsinesB'began and Index was
soon out of the run. Leon staid with Gardner for an eigbth
Bfter the ruuning began but stopped badly in th© stretch,
the mare winning by two open lengths.

Second Raoe. Running— Sweepstake, for three-year-olds
or under, $35 entrance; $10 furfeit, $150 added; $50 to seo-
ond. One mile,

M. T. Walter's b h Al Farrow, 3, by Conner, dam Dlla Walker, 107

lbs Sparger 1

W. L. Appleby's ch f Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 102

lbs '. Hitchcock 2

Pacific Staple's blk f Welcome. 3, by Warwick, dam Aeolia. 10* lbs

Cook 3

W. L. Appleby's blk f Futurity, 2, by John A„ dam Ella Doane, 84

lbB Mnrphy 0

Time, 1:43}.
Pools: Appleby's pair ? 20, Farrow 816, Welcome $10. Mutuels paid
993.26.

The field got away without delay, at Farrow in the lead,
Futurity was sent after him at once, and ran lapped to the
half when she retired, and Carmen made her rnn At the three-
quarter pole Carmen had the colt by the head, but the big
one was too muoh for her and won by a length. Welcome
third. "Welcome looked like a winner at one time in the
stretch, bat swerved and would not come on. This filly is
capable enough and can win if she will run kind but her
lucid intervals seem fcr apart.

The third race was the free-for-all trot with Woodnut
Adair and Maid of Oaks as starters, and the betting $40 to
$10 that Woodnut would win. On account of the accident
to Mr. Dustin, Wilber Smith handled Adair.

First Heat— They got away level. At the turn, Maid of
Oaks broke and dropped back. "Woodnnt and Adair went
together past the quarter in 34, but on the three fnrlong
marck, Adair made a bad tumble and Woodnnt was eased.
He went to the half in 1:11 and home in a jog in 2:23.}.
Maid of Oaks Beoond, Adair third.

Second Heat — Pools (second place): Maid of Oaks, $20,
Adair, $17. Maid of Oaks broke early in the mile, and
Adair seemed to laok Bpeed. Woodnnt led to the qnarter in
36. On the baok stretch Adair squared away.but soon broke.
Woodnnt went easily to the half in 1:11 J and home In 2:24$.
Adair second by three lengths; Maid of Oaks just inside the
flag.

Third Heat— Pools (place): Maid of Oaks, $50; Adair, $25.
Adair broke at the start; Woodnnt was first to the qnarter in
36; the Maid three lengths back, Adair rive lengths further
off. At the half in 1:12 there was no change. On the turn
the Maid skipped, bnt recovered quickly and held the second
place to the finish. Adair just inside the distance. Time,
2:24J.

Fourth Race— Free PurBe, $100, for all ages. Half a mile.

After some delay at the post caused by the sulking of
Oscuro they got away well. Dick Tnrpin jumped to the
front followed by Kildare. On the turn Tnrpin was a length
and a half in the lead and his partizans threw their hats in
the air with a shout, "its all over," '"its all over." But they
were a trifle premature; at the three qnarter Kildare was
lapped on and in another furlong, had pumped the brown
horse completely. From there home Hill sat on his horse and
watched the efforts of Hennessy to rally Tnrpin which had
no effect. Kildare won by three parts of a length; Oscuro
third; Victor away back. Time, 49|.

Notes.
| |Mr. LaRue was assisted in the start by Mr. J. W.Bailhaohe
and I. Delnrk. In those races where Mr. DeTurk was in-
terested, he was relieved by Mr. Fred Loeber of St. Helenu,
Messrs. Henry Baker and Ruins Murphy officiated as timers
throughout the meeting.

One of the pleasant tbiogs of the fair was the general con-
currence of both horsemen and public with the rulingB of
the judges. Not one decision was questioned by owners,
riders or drivers on the track. The only ruling in any way
criticised or even discussed, was in the case of the three-year-
old trot where Ben Davis was allowed to start after having
run half a mile and a rigid application of the rule wonld have
distanced him. He was placed fourth in the heat in oherity
for the accident and finally won the raoe, as frequently
happens in such cases.

J. B. Chase's ch c Kildare, 3, 10B lbs (carried 113) Hill 1

J . Campbell's br g Dick Tnrpin, aged, 1] 5 lbs Hennesaey 2

Elwood Stable)s ch g Oscuro. aged, 115 lbs Boos 3

B. B. Cockrill's b g Victor, aged, 116 lbs Colwan 0

Time, 0:49j.

Pools: Dick Tnrpin $25, Kildare $5, Field $6. Mutuels paid 914.86.

Napa and Solano Dietriot Fair.

List or Entries.

FTB3T DAY— TUESDAY, OCT. 2ND.
No. 1. Running Race — Free for ell, three .quarters of a mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; SI 0 forfeit, 1200 added; $60 to Beoond horse.

1. B. 0. Holly names oh f Nanoy

By Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.

2. D. Hennessey names br m Weloome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.

3. F. M. Denio nameB br c sid

4. D. McOovern names s g 8t. Patrick

By Hubbard, dam by Monday.
6. M. F. Tarpv names ch g Notldle

By Wildidle, dam Bonanza.
6. W. L. Appleby nameB ch f Carmer-

By Wildidle, dam Nettle Brown.
No. 2. Trotting. 2:30 class. Purse S800.

1. G. W. Woodward nameB b m Bosl* Mc

By Alexander Button, dam Bosedale.

2. O. A. Hlckok names bye.. Eleotor

By Electioneer, dam Lady Babcook.

3. Palo Alto Stock Farm names b g Exprtsa

By Electioneer, dam Esther.

4. Jno. A. Goldsmith nameB bg Ban Alt

By Geo. M. Patchen Jr.

B. James A. Dustin names b g Judge

•No. 3. Three-year-olds reopened; entries close August 28th, 1898.
Purse $600.

SECOND DAY — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3RD.
No. 4. Trotting, 2:20 olass. Purse 3 1,000.

1, F. L. and N. Coomb' nam»« b m Lily Stanley

By Whtppleton, dam Dolly MeMann

2. B, C. Holly naraei oh s Woodnul

By Nutwood, dam Addle.
8. Palo Alto Stock K»rm names b f Gertrude Rusdell

By Electioneer, dam Dame Winnl*.

1. L. J. Rose names b s Alcazar

No. 8. Pacing, 7:26 class. Purse 1600.

1. W. B. Bradbury names oh g Little Hop*

By Tempest, dam by WilsonJa Blue Bull.

2. Chas. I. Havens names blk g Racquet

8. L. E. Olawson names s g Damlana

By Admiral.

4. P. Brandow names be Prussian Boy

By General Benton, dam Prussian Maid,

6. Pleasanton Stock Farm unmes ch f Gold Leaf

B.» Sidney, dam Fernleaf.

0. J. L. McCorJ names blk g Ned Winslow

By Tom Benton.

7. H. O. Airhart names b g San Diego

By Victor.

8. Frank H. Dyer names b g Tom Llnderman

Tom Klmbal, dam unknown.
No. 6. Trotting- District -2:40 ola«8. PurBe 1600.

1. C. W. Gardner names blk g Burton

By Naubuo.

2. B. 0. Holly names b f Bconomy

By Echo, dam Lady Berkey.

8. J . Steffens names b s Yan

4. Thomas -milh names be Mambrlno Chief Jr.

By Clark Chief, No. 3,5tf3, dam Highland Maid.
6. J. Corcoran names brg , Frank 0'N#1J

By Wblppleton, dam Slight,

1888

%\xt ^vttHtv and j^portsmarx.

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6. J. P. Rodehavor names b a Alcona Jr.

By Alcona, dam Madora.

7. M. O'Kielly names m Annett

By An'eeo, dam Emma Taylor.

8. W. Page names br t ■ ■ ■ ■ Mortimer

By Electioneer, dam Maitle.

9. G. Pacneco names br m Raena

By Echo.

THIRD DAY — THDSRDAY, COT. 4TH.
No, 7— Running Bace — Free for all, one mile and repeat, SIS ©n-
tranee; ?10 forfeit, 8250 added; $50 to second hone.

1. Enoch Yates namea ba Oscar Wilde

By Don Victor, dam Esther.

2 B. C. Holly names ch f Fuiilade's Last

By J. W. Norton^dam Fnailade.

5. L, A. Blazlngame namea b a Hermea

By Bayswatar, dam Herclude.
4. F. M. Denio names br o Sid

6. VT-ti . Boots names blkg.. Uidon

By Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

6. Wm. Boots names blk g Index

By Tbad Stevens, dam Gypsy.

7. W. L. Appleby nameB br m Laura Gardner

By Jim Brown, dam Avail.

3. D- McGovevn names a g St. Pabiok

By Hubbard, dam by Monday.
No. 8— Trotting— Three minute class Puxae $600.

1. "W. 8 Ray names bg Perehelian

By Admiral, dam Flora.

2. Palo AlK> Stock Farm namea b f Sonnet

By Bentonian, dam Sonlag Dixie.

8. James A. Dustln namea ch m La.iy Eacott

4. B, 0. Sargent nameB b g Roas S

By Nutwood, dam State of Main.

5. S. b Emerson names br m Maggie E

By Nutwood .
9.— Trotting— District. Three- year-old class. Puree #400.

1. Peter Genson namea s c Gaameter

2. B. O. Holly namea ch c B*n Davi ■

By Great Tom, dam Tena.

3. D, R, Mlsner nameB blk c Antle Coolie

By Anteeo.

4. Wm. McGraw namea b a Alfred G

By Anteeo.

6. A. MeFayden namea be Redwood

FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY, OCT. 5TH.
No. 10.— Trotting -3:95 class. Purse £600.

1. Jno. A, Goldsmith names b g Ben All

By Geo. M. Patchen, Jr."

2- Ohas. Davie names blk g Franklin

By Gen. Reno.

3. Palo Alto names bg Express

By Electioneer.

4. A. C. Davenport names br s Alio

By Altoona.
No. 11,— Trotting— District, 2:30 clasi.

1. H, B. Starr names br m Flora B

By WhIppl«ton.

2. B. O. Holly names b f Economy

By Echo, dam Lady Berkey.

3. J. Steff ens names be "Van

4. Robert Brown namea bm Mattle P.

By Jack« on Temple.

6. S. Sperry namea b g Boss

By Gladiator.
No. 12.— Trotting— District, two-yar-olds. Purse f 400.

1. A. J. Zane names g c Captor

By Capri.

2. Thomas Smith names be George Washington

By Mambrlno Chief Jr., dam Fannie Rose.

5. D. R. Misner names blk f Gertie G.

By Capri .

4. W. Page namea b s Electic

By Electioneer, dam Marietta.

5. J. W. Williams names a c Redwin

By Sample Jr.

FIFTH DAY — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH.
No 13. Running Race— Free for all. One and one-quarter mile
daah. SZBentraBce; SlOforfeit; 8200added; $50 to second horse.

1. Enoch Yates names b s Oscar Wilde

By Don Victor, dam Esther.

2. B. O. Holly namea ch I Fusi lade's Last

By J. W. Norton, dam Fusilade.

3. B.C. Holly names ch f Nancy

By Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.

4. L. A. Blasingame names b s Hermes

ByBayawater, dam Herclude.

6. D. Hennessey namea br m Welcome

By Warwick, dam Aeola.
6. W. L. Apoleby namea ch f Carmen

By Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
T. F. M. Denio names br c Sid

8. B. McGovern names s g St. Patrick

By Hubbard, dam by Monday.

9. Wm. Boots names b g Nabeau

By Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.

10. Wm. Boots names blk g Ledon

By Nathan Coombs, dam Gipsy.

11. M. F. Tarpy names ch m Notidle

By Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

12. W. L . Appleby names ch Laura Gardner

By Jim Brown, dam Avail.
•No. 14. Trotting— Four- year-old not filled. Class 2:21 opened in
Its place. Entries to close August 28, 1888. Purse $1,000.
No. 15. Trotting— Free for all. Purse $1,000.

1. O. A. Hlckok names b g , Arab

By Axthurton, dam Lady Hamilton.

2. James Dustin names bg Adair

3. Pleasant on Stock Farm names blk s Director

By Dictator, dam Dolly.

4. L.J. Rose names bs Stamboul

By Sultan.
•No. 3. Three-year-olds re-opened. Entries closed August 28th,
1888. Purse 8600.

♦No. 1. Trotting — Four-year-old not filled. Class 2:21 opened In its
place. Entries to close Augnst 28, 1888. Purse 81,000.

A. H. Ookklinq, Secretary.

Mechanic's Fair.

The twenty-third exposition under the auspices of the
Mechanic's Institute, is in progress at the Mechanio's Pa-
vilion, on Larkin near Market street. That it will he the
most auccee-f ol yet given, there seems no reason to doubt,
whether as to excellence of the exhibit or attendance. Such
exhibitions are proverbially slow in completing preliminary
arrangements and arranging the various displays forwarded;
and the present fair is still, after a week, only inchoate as to
a great part of the vast interests represented upon its
thousands of feet of floor space. Bat there is, nevertheless,
ample store of interest in the already complete entries and
the remaining disorder is fast being reduced to condition
under the active supervision of Secretary J. H. Culver, to
whom the title ubiquitous might without fulsomeness, be
applied. In a general way, there is no special display either
of products or manufactures likely to interest particularly
either sportsmen or horsemen. The latter will note, with
more pleasure perhaps than anything else, the very fine
display of vehicles made by Truman, Hooker & Co., the
Btndebaker Company, Baker & Hamilton and the Columbus
Buggy Company. Everything from a pony cart finished in
varnished hard woods to the richest landau, is to be seen;
each finished in superb style and shown in most attractive
fashion. Breaking carts of several sorts, will afford room for
verv interesting discussions as they are studied by expert
readers of this paper. Boad oarts in like varieties and
doubtless of values as different as the sorts are shown.
Traok wagons of extreme lightness and yet of sufficient
strength, form not the least interesting of the wheeled ex-
hibits. In the heavier wagons for farm use and business
purposes, one firm makes the only display, and a oreditable
one it is. The shoving of agricultural implements is very

full, and will incidentally engage the thoughtful attention of
those whose primary interest is in the results of their use,
good oats and hay. Ploughs widely departing from the
orthodox forms of the fore-fathers, but guaranteed to do
better work at less cost in wear of horse fteBh and with
greatly increased effectiveness. Harrows in a half dozen
styles as diverse as possible, and each possessing peculiar
merits. Mammoth separators capable of devouring whole
fields of heavy grain and returning the valuable part freo
from all deleterious elements. And so on through the ever
increasing list of inventions, which have gone near to
relieving farm life from drudgery. Harness and saddlery are
conspicuous by absence, but there is promise of an adequate
showing in those departments. To the sportsman, there is
not much except in the art display to arrest attention. Nont
of the oases of guns, tishiag tackle and other implements of
the craft, which have graced former exhibitions, appear as
yet in the present fair, but the current week will see several
in position.

In the art gallery, there is, however, so much to attract the
sportsman that none can in justice, fail to study closely the
paiutings there. Dozens of landscapes, anyone of which
offers just that combination of wilderness, cover and water
which could insure its being the abiding place of game and
fish, will lepay observation both for choice of subjects and
strength of treatment.

The Colifornian Alps by Keith, might adorn a royal gallery.
A Yosemite Valley bo plainly shows that epitome of gran-
deurs as to be almost equivalent to a knowledga of the valley.
Trout brooks and salmon rivers in numbers are hung uDder
favorable lights, with comfortable seats at a proper distance,
and will make minutes lengthen into hours as the visitor
lingers. A crayon, of Mr. William Schrtiber's noted pointer
Mountain Boy, shows that really good and not bad-looking
dog at a sad disadvantage. That it is a faithful reproduction
of a photograph, none who knows the artist will deny, but
the dog might and should have been shown more nearly as
he appears under ordinarily favorable conditions. He is
badly fore shortened in the crayon mentioned, and his weak
lines are emphasized, while his good body and stern and fine
shoulders do not show distinctive character. Other animal
pieces, particularly dogs, are abundant and of high worth.
If neither the horseman nor sportsman can as yet find their
ruling tastes especially catered to in the fair, both can,
merely as intelligent and public spirited citizens, find much
in the general displays of the grand exhibition to arouse
interest and increase admiration for their California. The
county exhibits are marvellous, both as to variety of pro-
ducts of the soil and as to average excellence. The State
Board of Forestry shows a valuable collection of the woods,
foliage and seedB of trees, both those indigenous and those
suitable for introduction.

The Visalia display is really surprising, when it is remem-
bered that only a few years ago it was generally claimed that
Tnlare county could not produce fruits and cereals in perfect-
ion. Kern county makeB the banner showing. All of the
common fruits and the citrus sorts appear very large and
of high color. Peaches from the Maul orchard average more
than a pound each and pears, apples, prunes, strawberries,
grapes and pomegranates equal to any shown heretofore by
the most favored Bections are displayed. Vegetables,
squashes, melons, pumpkins, potatoes and onions from Kern
all firm, large and perfect may well arouse the attention of
visiting strangers. Not the least attractive part of the Kern
exhibit is a series of large photographs of neveral of the great
farms of Kern Island. Houghton and Stetsons broad alfalfa
fields covered with sleek cattle give one a good idea both
of the country and of its suitableness for the raising of fine
neat stock.

Haggin and Carr's Mountain View Dairy, the home of
that notable dairyman Hon. D. M. Pyle, is shown finely,
the huge sheds, dairy house and appurtenant buildings
baine clearly pictured. So also that of Lux and Millers'
immense Buena Vieta Ranch. Other photographs emow
nerfectlv the lay of the land in Kern and the great ajstem of
canals which have made that county one of the most fertile
of the State Almost- as level as the horizon with just suf-
ficient pitch to carry water to proper spots, and with a prac-
tically unlimited supply of water, there seems little reason
to doubt that Kern County justifies almost any favorable
predictions to its future. _ ■ ■ -

A very interesting display is that of fruits, cereals and
vegetables grown without irigation in San Luib Obispo
Cnuntv and other favored portions of Southern California.
In size perhaps averaging a little smaller than the products
of one or two other counties, there is yet a firmness and
onloraboutUhe fruits which would make them especially desir-
flhle for shipping purposes to markets either Eastern or foreign,
while in flavor they are equal to any grown elsewhere
Of the more northern counties Butte makes the largest and
rnnst tasteful exhibit. To those accustomed to look upon
Sacramento Valley as a drear Sahara, the rich display made
hvCeneral Bid well and other prominent ranchers of that
Option will cause a revolution of sentiment. Heavier oats,
wheat and barley do not appear in the fair than from about
Phico while all the cereals are equally well represented. In
frnita the exhibit is superb, even to those common usually
rrTthe semitropics. Peaches are large, of fine color and that
nppnliar rich flavor characteristic of the fruit when grown
under conditions most suitable. Apples are not quite so
k«« hut the pears shown are equal to any exhibited in the
builW while the grape exhibit is something extraordinary
whether for size of clusters, size of fruit, color or 6rmesB of
whetner io^ ^ g Qf fiatte bid fair t0 become the

France of California. The taste shown in the arrangement

m Ta Butte products refleots credit on the manager, and

makes a picture not to be equalled by the art of the painter.

Another tastful and convincing showing is that from Sonoma

r^nntv The name has become synonymous with fat fields,

burdened orchards and all the varied products of well cared
Duraeneu u thQ^ who haye kQOWn

"of the £,«/£ of the region will admi, .that .here
we capabilities undreamed of in Che deep loam and per-
petual eunlieht of Sonoma. The plums, prunes pears and
aooles exposed to view are beyond compare in all e.sen ml
^hfi«ntei8 and an especially interesting feature is the
? «S«a linTol canned Units packed in the county fresh
P ?h« orchards with all the blush and fragrance BtUl
irom tne u ^.^ theflI]it aiBpiay j, extensive and well
arranged the greatest interest lies in the wonderful display
T°„ and grasB seeds grown in the connty. Indigenous
e aSsses Tydoins are shown, like those which enabled the
grasses Dyou Spanish Lions to feed and fatten

C°° Lock to the acre that any other portion of the State.
miLideerasses matured early "and very succulent, affording
nldedfSd af'er the earliest rains. Then those of the tiuor
« !£! V.ll« slower of growth, heavier and later in reach-
ing bt condhion to fatten cattle preparatory to the sere days
ing ui wu"u d d Ttter.jSe mm* le bad to

stoTs o fS y Sid STi» more favorable month,. In addi-
Jion to th"nativ. graa.es. Sonom, delays good ,. maples of

about all those highly recommended by the experience of horse
and cattle breeders in other Btates and counties. All that
have been tried have taken kindly to changed habitat and have
grown with luxuriance as great or greater than in native
soils. Alfalfa, the mainstay of irrigable southern counties,
has not been cultivated to any great extent in Sonoma, but
on low lying bottoms where it has been placed its growth has
been equal to that in other counties presumably better
suited to its peculiar needs. The Sonoma cereals shown
are heavy, large headed and full, and whether for feed or
food-stuffs seem unexceptionable.

Contra Costa sends a rather meagre display of fruits, but
suoh as appear show well, particularly in size and flavor.
The Bituation of the connty lying aloDg the bay shore bene-
fits it for the best results with some fruits, but peculiarly
adapts it to the successful growing of prunes, plums, apples
and the like, and snch fruit as has been shipped to the East
from the section has gone through in good condition.

Little San Benito County is well represented by her staple
products, flour of the best quality, wine that has created for
itself a large market, and fruits of best quality. The San
Benito fruits are peculiar in the excellence of their appear-
ance after drying. They preserve color, and weight well.
There is no handsomer display in the fair thau the beauti-
fully-packed parcels of dried fruit from the county.

The Santa Clara display, although not the largest, is yet
one of the moBt interesting, being foil aod very prettily
arranged. The Quito olive and wine farm, formerly the
property of Mr. Jose Ramon Arguello, sbowB the implements
used in the preparation of olive oil. An olive tree is also
exhibited, together with Bamples of the various wines made
at the farm. A firm of brandy makers at San Jose, the Jan is
Company, shows a complete line of the products of the house,
very nicely packed and arranged. Santa Clara, although for
years the fruit and grain center of the State, has not gone
systematically into announcing its advantages to prospective
settlers, but the display made at the preseot fair is an adver-
tisement of the best possible sort.

Of the hill counties Stanislaus makes the only exhibit, a
rare assortment of fruit grown on sunny slopes under most
favorable conditions, as is evidenced by the deep color, good
size, and luscious quality. Stanislaus has so long been known
as a mining region, that its claims to recognition as one of
the coming centers in other industries will astonish many.
It sends fruit to market almost as early as Vaca Valley, and
the quality is eqaal to the best. At a future time it may be
possible to describe in detail other of the many beamiful
exhibits by manufacturing firms, but it must now suffice to
say that which, for purposes of Btudy or merely for Bocial
enjoyment, the Mechanic's Fair offers attractions peculiarly
its own, which should be seen by all who can spare a few
hours. A dozen visits will not exhaust the interest of the
thoughtful visitant, and the music, flowers and ever-chang-
ing crowd cannot but appeal with ever increasing strength to
those who wish only to be amused.**

Los Angeles Wins Easily.

Sabatoga, Aug. 16. — There was a very large attendance at
the races here to-day, and as the weather was fine and the
track good, the sport left little to be desired. The event of
the day was the Foxhall Stakes and the easy way in which it
was '^on by Los Angeles was a source of disappointment to
the backers of the Canadian filly, Pee Weep. Los Angeles
won under a pull by a neck. It was a good day for backers
of favorites, four out of five winning. As a whole the racing
gave satisfaction and the crowd was sent home early to
dinner. Following are the details :

Fibst Race — Purse $400, of which $50 and the entrance
money, $10 each, to the second horse; for horses 3 years old
and upward, welter] weights; horses not having won a race
since July 20 allowed 7 pounds; since June 1, 12 pounds;
maidens 4 years old allowed 18 pounds; 5yearsand upward,
24 pounds; horses ridden by gentlemen riders allowed 5
pounds in addition to any allowance above. Three-quarters
of a mile.
E. J. Baldwin's b m Estrella, 5, by Rutherford— SiBter to Clara, 129

Murphy 1

J. Wakeley's ch h Tornado, a, by Glenlyon — Estrella. 134

J. McLaughlin 2

E. Storm's b c Van Tromp, 3, by Ten Broeck— Badge, 132. . .Hayden 3
Chestnut Stable's br g Slasher, 5, by Battle Aie — Fidelity. 119

Neumeyer 0

Waverly Stable's b c Harry Cooper, 4, by Long Taw — Haumee, 139

Gates 0

H. Bradley's b g Nat G-oodwin 4, by TJncas— Tattoo, 143. . .Hamilton 0
QneenB County Stable's br g Zangbar, 6, by Mortemer — Zoo Zoo, 131

Mr. Roesmore 0

Time. 1:191.

Pools— Estrella $35, field $27. Betting— 5 to 4 on Estrella,
3 to 1 against Nat Goodwin, 6 to 1 Tornado, 8 to 1 Van
Tromp, 15 to 1 Harry Cooper, 20 to 1 Slasher, 25 to 1 Zang-
bar. Place — 3 to 1 on Estrella, even money against Nat
Goodwin, 2 to 1 Tornado, 5 to 2 Van Tromp, 6 to 1 Harry
Cooper, 8 to 1 each Slasher and Zangbar. Mutuels paid
$8.70.

Tornado got a good lead, while Zangbar was left at the post.
Tornado continued to lead until well into the stretch, where
Estrella got in front. Coming on the latter won easily by
half a length, Tornado second, four lengths before Van
Tromp.

Second Race— Free handicap sweepstakes of $20 each, if
not declared out, with $500 added, of which $100 to the
second horse; entries to be made at the course by 4 p. m. on
Saturday, August 11; weights to be announced by 13 a. m..
and declarations to be made by 4 p. m. on Monday, August
13. One mile and a furlong.

D. A. Honlg'sb g Lelex, a. by Lelaps— War Bcel 112 Taral 1

Lamasney BroB.' ch m Little Minnie, 6, by King Alfonso — Miranda,

100 Williams 2

H 0 Meyer's br h Bonnie S, 6, by Scotland— Lass of Ayr. 105

Stoval 3

Cotton & Boyle's ch f Quetn of Elizabeth, 4, by Sensation— Elizabeth,

100 j Neumeyer 0

D. A. Honig's gr g Grey Cloud, G, by Hyder All— Interpose, 100

.Winchell 0

M N. Nolan's b h Longlight, 6, by Longfellow— Fanny Malone, 105

OBfller 0

Time, 1.69*.

Pools— Lelex $30, field S23. Betting 5 to 4 on Lelex, 4 to
1 against Little Minnie, 8 to 1 each Grey Cloud and Queen of
Elizabeth, 12 to 1 Longlight and Bonnie S. 'Place — 3 to 1 on
Lelex, 5 to 3 Little Minnie, 3 to 1 each Longlight, Queen of
Elizabeth and Grey Cloud, 4 to 1 Bonnie S. Mutuels paid
$7.90.

Little Minnie made the run to the three-quarters, where
Taral, on Lelex, gave the latter his head, and he won the
easiest kind of a race by eight lengths, Little Minnie second,
two before Bonnie S.

Third Race — The Foxhall Stnkes, for three -year- olds,
$100 each, $50 f,or only $25 if declared out on or before the
1st day of January, 1888, with $1000 added; the second to
receive $250 out of the stakes; thos*» not having won
sweepstakes ree-year-olds, or for fillies 3 years old

118

1$£ breeder anil jlntrrtsttmn.

1

August 2;

lowed 5pounds; maidens allowed 12 pounds. One mile and

five furlongs.

E J Baldwin's ch f Lob Angeles, by Glenelg-- La Polka, 113. Murphy 1

W Hendrie'B b f Pee Weep, by Pat Malloy— Virga, 113 Taral 2

Hurricania Stable's b c Young Sweep, by Chimney Sweep— Bar-

maid 113 Booth 3

J B Haecin's bike Falcon, by Falsetto— Mollie Wood, 118. Hamilton 0
Time, 2:57*.

Pools— Los Angeles $25, field §15. Betting— 2 to 1 on
Los Angeles, 5 to 2 against Pee Weep, 12 to 1 Falcon, 30 to
1 Yonng Sweep. Place— Los Angeles barred, 5 to 2 on Pee
Weep, yl to 1 against Falcon, 6 to 1 Young Sweep. Mntuela
paid $7.50.

Pee Weep made the pace and led to the turn into the
stretch, where Los Angeles was given her head. The filly-
responded, and won, under a pull, by a neck before Pee
Weep, who was twenty lengths before Young Sweep, third.

Foitbth Race— Purse $500; entrance money, $15 each to
second horse; winner of three races of $1,500 each, or 0De
of $3,000, 5 pounds; of three of §2,000, or one of $5,000, 7
pounds: of three of $5,000, 10 pounds extra; other horses
not having won $1,000 since July 20 allowed 5 pounds, or
not having won a race (selling races excepted ) since that
date, 10 pounds; maidens allowed, if 4 years old or upward,
18 pounds. One mile.

E. J. Baldwin's b f Grisette. 4, by Glenelg— Malta. 108 Williams 1

Dwver Bros.' b f Bessie June, 4, by King Alfonso— Virga, 108

McLaughlin 2

Summit Stable's ch'g Royal Arch, a, by Fellowcraft— Bonnie May.

107 Neumeyer 3

J B Hagein's b c Bohemian, 3, by Ten Broeck— Oleander, y7

°° Hayden 0

G. D. Wilson's b c Prince Fortunatus, 3, by Foubo— Little Madam,

97 Allen 0

Brvant & Scoggan'B b f Amelia P, 3, by Leomvtiii— Effie C , 92 . . OuBler 0
Time, 1.46J.

Pools— Grisette $30, field $35. Betting— Even against
Grisette, 7 to 2 Bessie June, 5 to 1 Prince Fortunatus, 6 to 1
Amelia P, 8 to 1 Royal Arch, 40 to 1 Bohemian. Place— 5
to 3 on Grisette, even against Bessie June, 7 to 5 Am- lia P,
8 to 5 each Royal Arch and Prince Fortunatus, 10 to 1 Bohe-
mian. Mutuels paid $10.50.

Royal Arch jumped away in front and led to the half, with
Bohemian second. Here Grisette took second place. Royal
Arch, Bessie June and Grisette were on nearly even terms
An exciting finish resulted in Grisette winning by a head,
Bessie June second, Royal ATch third.

Fifth Rack - Selling race; purse $400, of which $50 to
the second horse, and the entrance money, $10 each, to be
divided between the second and third; the winner to be sold
at auction unless entered not to be sold, in which case to
carrv 7 pounds extra; highest entered price $2000; horses
entered to be sold for $1500 allowed 3 ponuds; those entered
to be sold for less allowed in addition 1 pound for each $100
down to $1000 and 2 pounds for each $100 below the latter
price. Three-quarters of a mile.

J. B. Haggin's ch c Trade Mark, 2, by Kyrle Daly— Trade Dollar, 84
Penny 1

A Jordan's b c Kedar Khan, 4, by Hyder Ali— Cousin Etta, 106

Williams 2

Equity Stable's ch m La Claire. 5, by Vassal— Yellow B, lOl.Winchell 3
H B. Schade'a ch c Elyton, 3, by Eland- Mi sb Hampton, 105..Stoval 0
L E. Simmon's ch f Queen of Trumps, by The III Used— Nellie

JameB, 88 Freeman 0

Labold Broe.'ch g Lucky Jim, 4, by Tympanum— WandreBs, 97. Allen 0
A G. McCampbell'B b f Mirth, 3, by Ventilator— Cheerful, 92,Soden 0
A. C. Sohne & Co.'s gr c Donald, 3, by Joe Hooker— Lexington Belle,

X03 Neumeyer 0

Time. 1:18.

Pools— Queen of Trumps $15, La Claire $13, field $25.
Betting — 2 to 1 against La Claire, 4 to 1 each Kedar Kahn
and Qu en of Tramps, 8 to 1 each Elyton and Trade Mark,
and 10 to 1 each Donald, Lucky Jim and Mirth. Place — 5
to 3 each on La Claire and Queen of Tramps, 6 to 5 against
Kedar Kahn, 3 to 1 each Elyton, Lucky Jim and Trade
Mark, 4 to 1 Donald, and 5 to 1 Mirth. Mutuels paid, field
ticket $6.10.

Lucky Jim showed in front at the start, but soon relin-
quishid to Trade Mark, and was never headed, winning by
a length. Kedar Kahn second, half a length before La Claire,
third.

Stockton Fair—Entries Fixed Running:
Events, 1889 and 1890-

Sau lowquln Valley Agricultural Association S taken lor
tolls.

Following are the entries for the fixed events for 1889 90,
for colts now olassed as yearlings (with one exception, No. 3,
lor oolts now clawed as two-year-olds, for this time only, to
permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889). These
events will oome off at the race track under the directions of
the S*n Joaquin Valley Agricultural Association.

NOt J — THE PAVILLION STAKES.

A nweep«takeB for two-year-olde tfoala of 1887); $!0 each horse-for-

f»it or only $10 if d? clared on or before January lat; or $16 by M*y

it ' 18t>9 Declarations void unless accompanied by the money.

■sua added of which $16 to second, third to save atake. Winner of

' Blfck6 fice of the value of $1,000 to carry five pounds extra; of any

.7... feYent three pounds; two or more five pounds . MaldenB allowed

r. oounds frive-eigbtbs of a mile.

Adelaide* b f by Cirinstead, dam Victoria. E. S. Paddock Bacra-

mGleuWoli, » g by Nlck-of-Woods, dam Nellie W. A. D. Weat, Grass

V^Wmougbby, br g Vy Jocko, dam Fanny D.; Maltese Villa Stables,

MttCrtdicnff brf bv Jocko, damLillieA. Maltese Villa Stables, Merced.
KmTDavid b a by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy. B. C. Holly, Vallejo.
beViie B., cb f by Joe Hooker, dam by Joe Daniels. G. W. Trahern,

^Furabeau. ch c by Wildidle, dam imported Flirt by Hermit. Palo

A1fUcine Vc by Biebop, dftm FalrT RoBe b* K»»ber. Palo Alto Stock

**™sle 0.1 b c by bishop, dam Jennie C. by Norfolk. Palo Alto Stock

''ySnlocb, b f by Flood, dam Glendew by Glengarry. Palo Alto Stock

'^Eveline b f by Flood, dam Lady Evanfjellne by Leinster. Palo Alto

8tA?nLa?cbT Double Cross, dam Aurora. C. V. Topper, Santa Rosa.
HighJack, be by Three Cheers, dam Lugena. C. V. 'lupper, Santa

Ro'*;ilnl. ch f bv Warwick, dam Maggie 8. 0. Halverson, Routier.

M^jor Ban, cb e by King Ban, dam Hearsay. L. U Shlppee, Stock-
pile wch»rm. b c by Longfellow, dam Trinket. L. U. Sbippee,
8tTake°Nolice, b c by Prince Charlie, dam Nota Bene. L. D. Shlppee,
fllMabe>l1> ., h f by Longfellow, dam Carrie (Phillips. L. U. Sbippee,
8*Boknny Brook, b f by Tenbroeck, dam Bonnie Kate. L. D. Shlppee,

8t£!^H chf by G^nelg. dam Myriad. L. U. Shippee, Brockton.
ffiMaba^ch , by ElDg Ban, dam Whiaperlne. L. U. Bbippee, Btook-

^S" i li-ii eh f bv Falsetto, dam Tlllie C. L. 0. Shlppee, Stockton,
falsalara, on i "J Hookefi dftm Tlllie C. L. D. Shlppee, Stockton.
Stella Mi oy ^ llorfou, dam Flora. J. McNwwer. Sacramento.
£c*ram^nto,bcy by Joe Hooker, dam Ad* C. J. McNasser, Sacra-

m"nnena, cb c bj Joe Hooker, dam Lena 1. W L. Prltohard, Baeta-

juento, '

Tippecanoe, ch o by Yonng Bazaar, dam Lizzie P. W.L. pritchard,
Sac rumen' o.

Ben, r g by Jack Brady. A. Davie, Sacramento.

b c by Norfolk, dam Addie U'Neil. T. Winters, Sacramento.

Rascal, ch c by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glenn. T. Winters, Sacra-
mento.

ch c by Joe Hooker, dam Atlanta. T. Winters, Sacramento.

Banelt, r c by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zenla. T. Winters, Sacra-
mento.

ch c by Norfolk, dam Marian. T. Winters, Sacramento.

No. 2 —The To Semite Stakes.

A sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), $75 each, h f or
only $10 if declared on or before January 1st; $15 by May 1st, or
$25 August 1st, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $350 added, of which $100 to second; third to save
stake. Winner of the annual stakes at Sacramento to carry 7
pounds extra: winner of any other stake to carry 3 pounds: of two
or more, 7 pounds. Maidens allowed 5 pounds. Three-quarters of
a mile-
Adelaide, b f, by Grinstead, dam Victoria; E. S. Paddock, Sac-
ramento.

Willoughby, br g, by Jocko, dam Fanny D; Maltese VillaStables,
Merced.

Kiff-KifT, br f, by Jocko, dam Lillie A; Maltese Villa Stables,
Merced.

King David, b c, by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy; B. C. Holly, Val-
lejo.

Flambeau, ch c, by Wildidle, dam Flirt, by Hermit; Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Racine, b c, by Bishop, dam Fairy Rose, by Kisber: Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Jessie C, b f, by Bishop, dam Jennie C. by Norfolk; Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Glenloch, b f, bv Flood, dam Glendew, bv Glengary; Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Evelina, b f, by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline, bv Leinster; Palo
Alto Stock Farm.

, b f, by Bryant W. dam Minnie Bell; J. A. Shepherd,

Lathrop.

Major Ban, ch c, by King Ban. dam Hearsav; L. U. Shipaee,
Stockton.

Fellowcharm, b c, by Longfellow, dam Trinket; L. U. Shippee,
Stockton.

Take Notice, be, by Prince Charley, dam Nota Bene; L. t". Ship-
pee, Stockton.

Mabel F, b f, by Longfellow, dam Carrie Phillips; L. t*. Shippee,
Stockton.

Bonnie Brook, b f, by Ten Broeck, dam Bonnie Kate; L. V. Sbip-
pee, Stockton.

Elsie 8, ch f, by Glenelg, dam Myriad; L. U. Shippee, Stockton.

Whisban, ch f, by King Ban, dam Whisperine; L- U Shippee,
Stockton.

Falsalara, ch f, by Falsetto, dam Salara; L. U. Shippee, Stockton.

Stella S, b f, by Joe Hooker, dam TillieS; L. U. Shippee, Stockton.

Sheridan, ch c, by Young Bazals, dam Lost Girl; W.L. Pritchard,
Sacramento.

Oregon, ch c, by Joe Hooker, dam Hattie Bell; W. L. Pritchard,
Sacramento.

— -, be, by Joe Hooker, dam Ada C; J. McNasser, Sacramento.

, ch c, by Norfolk, dam Marian; T. Winters, Sacramento.

, h c, by Norfolk, dam Addie O'Neal; T. Winters, Sacramento.

Norret, bf, by Norfolk, dam Balinet; T. Winters, Sacramento.

Rascal, ch c, by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glen; T. Winters,
Sacramento.

Banelt, b c, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zenia; T. Winters,
Sacramento.

Fabiola, ch f, by Warwick, dam Maggie S; C. Halverson, Sacra-
mento.

, b c, by Norfolk, dam Flora; J. McNasser, Sacramento.

Gindo, s c, by Double Cross, dam Aurora; C. V. Tupper. Santa
Rosa. rF

HighJack.bc, by Three Cheers, dam Sugenia; C. V. Tupper,
SanU Rosa.

No. 3. -The Big Tbee Stakes.

(To close in two-year-old form this time onlv.) A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds; $100 each h f, or only $10 If declared January
1st; $15 May 1st, or $25 Augu&t 1st, 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money: with $400 added, of which $125 to
second, third to save stake. Winner of any three- year-old stake
race of the value of $1000 to carry 5 pounds "extra; of two three-
year-old events of any value, 10 pounds. Maidens allowed 7
pounds. One mile.

Rylana, br c; Maltese Villa Stables, Merced.

Inflre.br f, by Kyrle Daly, dam Cousin Peggy: Maltese Villa
Stables, Merced.

Kilgarif, br g, by Flood, dam imported mare; Maltese Villa
Stables, Merced.

Daphineta, br f, by Jocko, dam Lillie A. Maltese Villa Stables,
Merced.

Young Prince, b c, by Mercedes; C. Farnum, San Francisco

Jack Pot, b g, by Joe Hooker, dam Sugena; T. G. Jones, Santa
Rosa.

Joe Hoag, s c, by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R; H. I. Thornton San
Francisco.

Kathleen, ch f, by Long Tom, dam Atheline; L. U. Shippee
Stockton. ** '

Glencola, b f, by Glengary, dam Marcola; L. D. Shippee
Stockton. K '

Agnes B, ch f, by Glengary, dam Ensue; L. U. Shippee, Stockton.

Songstress, b f, by Luke Blackburn, dam Malibran; L V Ship-
pee, Stockton. r

Liberty Flibbett, b f, by Ballian, dam Flibberty-Gibbet- L U
Shippee, Stockton.

Picnic, br f, by Pickwick, dam Countess; L U Shippee
Stockton. rF '

Bessie Shannon, b f, dam Bettie Bishop; J. Reavey A Co Sac-
ramento.

Louis P, ch c, by Joe nooker, dam Lizzie P; W. L. Pritchard Sac-
ramento. '

Don Jose, ch c. by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zenia- T Winters
Sacramento. '

The Czar, ch c, by Norfolk, dam Marian, T. Winters Sacra-
mento. '
Event* for I 890.

No. 4.— The Bio Tbee Stakes.

A Bweepstakes for three-year-old (foals of 1887) to be run at the
Stockton fair in 1890. (Conditions same as No. 8 except as to
year.) *

High Jack, b c, by Three Cheers, dam Sugena; C. V TuoDer
SaDta Rosa. ** '

Gindo, s c, by Double Cross, dam Aurora; C. V. Tupper Santa
Rosa. r*^ '

Evelina, b f, by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline; Palo Alto Stock
Farm.

Glenloch, b f , by Flood, dam Glendew, by Glengary Palo Alto
Stock Farm. J

Jessie C, b f , by Bishop, dam by Jamie C. Norfolk; Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Racine, b c, by Bishop, dam Fairy Rose, by Kisber- Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Flambeau, ch c, by Wildidle, dam Flirt, by Hermit; Palo Alto
Stock Farm.

Adelaide, b f, by Grinstead, dam Victoria; E. S. Paddock Sacra-
mento. '

Lady Emily.br f, by Three Cheers, dam Queen Emma- T G
Jones, Santa Rosa. '

May Dunbar, ch f, by Leinster, dam Lizzie Dunbar- W L
Pritchard, Sacramento.

— -, ch c, by Norfolk, dam Marian ; T. Winters, Sacramento.

Fabiola, ch f, by Warwick, dam Maggie 6: C. Halverson Sacra-
mento.

Willoughby, br g, by Jocko, dam Fanny D; Maltese VillaStables,

Kiff-Kiff, br f, by Jocko, dam Lillie A; Maltese Villa stables

Merced. '

King David, b c, by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy; B. c. Hally, Val-

Slella 8, b f, by Joe Hooker, dam Tillle C; L. V. shiooee
Stockton. ffoc,

Kalsolara, ch I, by Falsetto, dam Salara: L. D. Shippee, Stockton.

Whisban, ch t, by MnB Ban, dam Whisperine; L l\ shinnie
Stockton. m '

§!!!!£& ? '\by, Tl1".1,?' dSm Mr'?d- '- "' SMmwe, Stockton.

Bonnie Brook, b i, by len Broeck, dam Bonnie Kate L I' shin-
pee, Stockton. '

Mabel F, b I, by Longfellow, dam Carrie Phillips: L. l\ Shippee
Stockton. KF '

Take Notice, I) c, by Prince Charlie, dam Nota Bene; L. V. Ship-
pee, Stockton. F

Fellowcharm, bo, by Longfellow, dam Trinket; I.. U. Shlppee
Stockton. rr '

Major Ban, ch c. by King Ban, dam Hearsay; L. V. Shippee
Stockton. ' ' '

. b c. by Norfolk, dam Flora; J. McNasser. Sacramento.

, b <-, i.j Joe Hooker, dam Ada C: J. McNasser, Sacramento.

I.:'.

■

Rascal, ch c, by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glen; T. Winters
ramento.

No. 5. — The Saegent Stakes.

A sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1S87); $100 each, of w-
$10 muet accompany the nomination, S10 payable January 1st 1889
payable January 1st, 1830; $20 payable May 1st, 1890. The remniiini
to be paid oy C o'clock the day preceding the race. Payments not c
as they become due forfeiti money paid in. and declares entry out-
added, of which $150 to second, third to save stake. Winner of
Breeder's Stake at Sacramento to carry Z poundB extra- of the Pr.-si
Stakes, 7 pounds: or any other three-year-old event, 3 pounds »
ens allowed 7 pounds. One mile and a hah*.
Adelaide, b f, by Grinstead, dam Victoria; E. S. Paddock Sacrami
Mella S. b f, by Joe Hooker, dam Tillie C; L. T7. Shippee, Stocktor
Bonny Brook, b f, by Ten Broeck, dam Bonny Xate- L V Shit
Stockton,

Falsalara, ch f, by Falsetto, dam Salara; L. C. Shippee, Stockton
Fellowcharm, be, by Longfellow, dam Trinket: L. TJ. Shippee, St

Major Ban, ch c. by King Ban, dam Hearsay; L. U. Shippee Stoc*
Elsie S, ch f, by Glenelg; dam Myriad: L. D. Shlppee 'stock
Mabel F, b f, by Longfellow, dam Carrie Phillips- L U ^him

Stockton. " ' ■

, b c, by Norfolk, dam Flora; J. McNasser, Sacramento

, b c, by Joe Hooker, dam Ada C ; J. McNasser. Sacrame

Evelina, b f, by Flood, dam Ladv Evangeline; Palo Alto Si-
Farm.
Glenloch, b f, by Flood, dam Glendew, by Glengarv Palo

Stock Farm.
Jessie C, b f , by Bishop, dam Jennie C. by Norfolk- Palo

Stock Farm.
Racine, be, by Bishop, dam Fairy Rose, by Kisber- Palo

Stock Farm.
Flambeau, ch c, by Wildidle, dam Flirt, bv Hermit- Palo

Stock Farm.
KifT-Kiff, br f, by Jocko, dam LUHe A; Maltese Villa Slal

Merced.
WriUoughby, br g, by Jocko, dam Fanny D; Maltese VillaStal

Merced -

1. Lady Bonner— Thos. Bonner, Oakland— Roan mare by
Black Hawk, son of David Hill, dam Kate by Owen Dale soi
Belmont, second dam by Am. Eclipse. Date of service Feb 1

2. Narka— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Nephew (t
dam Babe by Chieftain (721), 2d dam the dam of Gold Note Ni
is registered "Standard." Dateof service, Feb. 27th

3. Virginia— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Brown's 1
founder. Date of service, March 6lh.

4. Belle— A. L. Bancroft, Walnut Creek— Bay mare Date of
vice, March 10th.

5. Grit— F.L. Coombs, Napa -Brown filly by Caligne (full bro
of Gibraltar), dam Dolly McMann, dam of Lillie Stanly ■»
Date of service, March 17th.

6. Wm. Finlane, Santa Rosa— Bay mare by Alexan

dam the Burton mare. Date of service, March 17th

7. Fannie Fern— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Jack I
kins, dam by Jim Crow-produced Molly Drew 2-»'7 trial'
Onyx, Fred Arnold, trial 2;27, Balkan. Date of service March

8. Mr. Cbeesebro, San Francisco— Black mare bv D

tor. Date of service, March 27th.

9. — — Capt. Durham. Lrnacio Valley-Brown mare, Beln Kttl ■

stock. Date of service, March 19th.

10. —Mr. Palmer, Walnut Creek-
Hawkins. Date of service, March 19th.

11. Heath mare -J. W. Poor, Fort Bidwell-Brown mare
traced. Date of service, March 20th.

12. Chas. Curry, Martinez— Chestnut mare In-
ductor, dam the Stow mare. Date of service, March 23d *

13. Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bay mare Date of

vice, March 29th.

14. BeUe W.-C- R. Waterman, Walnut Creek— Bay mare bi .
Somers horse, son of Werner's Rattler. Date of service ^f '
30th. ' '

15. Piracy— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Buccaneer
Louise (sister to Vanderlyn, 2:21), by Geo. M. Patchen Jr Da
service, March 31st.

16. Nancy— A. L. Hinds, Oakland— Brown mare by Fred An
sou of Nephew. Date of service, April 2d.

17. James Cootes, Concord— Bay mare. Date of spp

April 3d.

18. Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bav mare. Date of

vice, April 4th.

19. Lady Allen— Henry Pierce, San Francisco— Bay man
Ethan Allen, dam Damsel. Date of service, April 5th.

20. Griffiths Coit, San Francisco— Bay mare by Relii

Date of service, April 6th.

21. Griffiths Coit, San Francisco— Bay mare by Reli«

Date of service, April 6th.

22. Lindora Wilkes— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bav filly by
Wilkes, dam Rosetta by The Moor; 2d dam CeciliaVlark bv
Chief. Dateof service, April 7th. J

23. Catherine— W. and L. Pierce, Suisnn— Sorrel mare Dal
service, April 9th.

24. Mr. Gilmore, Oakland— Dun mare by son of Nisi

Date of service, April Hth.

25. James Cootes, Concord— Bay mare. Date of ser

April 10th.

26. Cora— F. B. Poore, Fort Bidwell— Bay mare by Corsi
Date of service, April 10th.

27. Wm. Dingee, Oakland— Black mare. Date of ser

April 11th.

28. —James Cootes, Concord— Bay marc by Lame 1

son of Joe Daniels. Date of service, April 12th.

29. Nana— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Nephew (1
dam by Woodburn. Date of service, April 13th.

30. Lady Emmet— Henry Pierce, San Francisco— Chestnut i
by Whipple's Hamblelonian, dam Lady Emmett. Date of ser
April 14th.

81. Mr. Clanton, Walnut Creek— Bay mare by Condu

Date of service, April loth.

32, H. S. Shuey, Walnut Creek— Bav mare by Br

horse, son of Speculation. Date of service, April 19th.

33. E- P- Heald, San Francisco— Black mare by Art

ton. Date of service, April 20th.

-Brown mare by

fat u

Date of ser mn,i

liiiT.
;t.J!:

kudi

I -:■ I

34. Lady Mac— W. L. McDonald— Bay mare
April 20th.

35. Mary— A. L. Bancroft, Walnut Creek— Brown mare. Da
service, April 23d.

36. —Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bay mare. Date of

vice, April 23d.

37. Patience— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Gladifl
Date of service, April 25th.

38. Sadie— Fred Tolbert, San Francisco— Bay mare by Relii
Date of service, April 25th.

39. C. Derby, San Francisco— Brown mare. Date of

vice, April 26th.

40. Placida— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Alexai
dara Countess (dam of Dawn, 2: i9), by Whipple's Hambletoi
Date of service, April 28th.

41. Wm. Dingee, Oakland-Bay mare by Dan V'oorl

dam Black Swan. Date of service, May 1st.

42. Prudence— Irvin Ayres. uukluud— Brown mare by DonJ
son of Speculation. Dateof service, March 16th.

43. Lady Sutro-Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare. Date
vice, May 3d.

44. —James Cootes, Concord- Bay mare. Date of ser *:}'->-U\

May 3d. ^ , , „ „ , '•

45. Fancy— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Sorrel mare by Bom. er, si
Whipple's Hambletonian, dam Sophia by Belmont. Date of
vice, May 4th.

46. John Forgie, Sau Francisco— Chestnut mare

of service. May 5th.

Andrew bmith, San r raucisco— Black mare by , | -

thurton: dam Black Bess by McLellan: 2d dam Belle bv Beln ^ ^

ElQiM

Date of servic«, May 7th.

48. Mollie Beck— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Capt. I
son of Whipple's HmiiHeWMiiaii. from the Livin^^t.u'i nnirv:
Fauny Fern bv Jack Hawkins. Date of service, May 10th.

49. Capt. Durham, Ignacio Valley— Bay marc byfjfl

tor. Date of service. May llth.

HI, Mrs.W.E, Greene, Oakland— Black mare by Wtntl

dam by Belmont Dlite of service, May 12.

51. Diamond— F. F. Moulton, Suisnn— Chestnut mare b
Ian. Dateof service, May 13.

52 Cora— John Ollse, Pish Ranch— Roan mare (the dam of
ctlc) by "i son of Kentucky Hunter. Date of service, May 14.
:, Contra-Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mareby Electioneer,
bv Hill v Cimttieni. Date of service, May 15th.

54, Kate— W. 41* Pierce, Suisun— Chestnut mare. Dateol
vice May 21.

55, Mamie II— A. 1.. Mancroft, Walnut Creek— Chestnut ma)
Alcona. Dateof service, May 21.

56. Mr. Easton, Walnut Creek— Chestnut marc. Di

service, May 22.

57 Daphne— Mr. Newland. Oakland— Bay mare by Grand M
dam by Don Victor, son of Belmout. Date of service. May 23.

58. Cheralita— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Bay more by the
Moor, dam by Cassius M. Clay Jr. Date of service, May 27.

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-Dun mare. Date of service, May
Bay mare by Gibralter, dam by

Mr. Smith, Oakland.

Signal. Date of service, June 1st.

61. Fredonia— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Black mare by Fred Arnold,
dam by Mambrino Wilkes; 2d dam the Beach mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 3. „'«-,.,'

62. Dolly— Andrew Smith, San Francisco— Bay mare. Date of
service, June 6th.

03. Wm. Dingee, Oakland— Chestnut mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 7.

64. \Vm. Dingee, Oakland— Chestnut mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 8. ■ _ ■

65. Cora— Mr. Newland, Oakland — Brown mare by Newland s
Hambletonian, dam Dagmarby Whipple's Hamhletonian, 2d dam
Ralston mare, thoroughbred. Date of service, June 9.

06. Flora— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Grey mare by Arno, son of
Bucaneer dam Livingston mare. Date of service June 12.

67. K. D. Ledget, San Francisco — Chestnut mare. Date of

service June 16.

68 Priscilla— -Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Black mare by the Grand
Moor, dam by Wisahickon, son of Hambletonian (10). Date of
service June 20.

69 Annie Laurie (2-30 3-year-old)— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay
mare by Echo, dam Black Swan, by Ten Broeck. Date of service,

70 Linnet— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Bay mare by Linwood, son
of Nutwood, dam Lady Br.dd. Date of service July 3.

71. Nancy— Henry Pierce. San Francisco— Bay mare by Capt.
Webster. Date of service, July 4th.

72 Annie McGee— Fred Tolbert, San Fraucisco— Grey mare by
Paddy McGee, dam by Whipple's Hambletonian; 2d dam Vanona
Fee by Illinois Medoc. Date of service, July 11th.

73. Lucy— Irvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare. Date of service,

74 Lady Earnest— Henry Pierce, San Francisco— Brown mare by
Speculation, dam Lady Hibbard. Date of service, August 1st.

Turf Notes and Anticipations.

Our Kentucky Correspondent.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Oar county fairg, a
source of enjoyment to all good housewives and farmers, on
■ooount of the rivalry and competition they afford in a social
and hospitable way, are now in full blast, and some good
trotters and many good roadsters are blooming out. A great
feature of these fairs now, is trotting race oi races every day

a progress of the last twenty-five years, within which

time every farmer has made himself familiar with valuable
strains of trotting blood, and has secured for breeding pur-
poses one of "the best to be had," or more than one if able
to finger handsomely from the sales of his surplus cropB.
And these mares and their youngsters are generally the pride
of the household. The thoroughbred mare is more expen-
sive, and suitable sires are not so conveniently located, bo
they are not so plentiful or so generally diffused, but such is
the envy felt toward those who have them that they are al-
ready encroaching upon the trotter.

The report that Mr. S. H. Baughman's Lincoln, {two-year-
old by St. Martin j mt of Olena by imp. Buckden), was per-
manently broken down, I am glad to say is a mistake. He
threw out a bow in his right fore leg, from which he is
recovering very well and with no other hindrance will be at
the post next Bpring, when it is hoped he will dearly de-
monstrate that he is a better race horse than his full brother
Santalene, as he is known to a few to be.

Olena has now a Bplendid suckling by her side by Concre-
can (full brother to Drake Carter), of which we may have
occasion to write much in the nest year or two. Many like
him better than Santalere or Lincoln at the same age, and it
is to be hoped that he will be purchased by some good hands
as Mr. B. does not race nor enter in stakeB, but ody raises
to sell, having some sixteen or eighteen mares collected
within the last four years. The writer has the satisfaction
of having induced him to buy St. Martin, and give his atten-
tion to thoroughbreds instead of moles. Mr. Geo. MoAllis-
ter, of this place, another recent Richmond on the raoing
field won his maiden race at our county fair the other day,
with a very Bprightly b f two-year-old by 6t. Martin, dam by
Lee Paul. Though the time up to 56, it was a good half-
mile performance as the track was very muddy, and she won
handily. What a loss to racing was occasioned by the death
of St. Martin, everything by him given even a half prepara-
tion goes to the front! His last are now yearling?, only a
few and all in this vioinity, three or four of them colts, are
of highest promise. ►.-*,_

Mr. John Farrie, of this place has in oharge some good
trotters, amoDg otheis, Adam Fence, a three-year-old that
does his mile handily in less than 2:35 after a very short
preparation.

A peep at the stableB at Danville, Ky., discovers some very
good material for sulkieB. Cecil Bros, bave nearly fifty
trotters in training, some of the best are Carter P. g g six
years (by Gov. 6prai?ue), record 2:25. Mary T. four years,
by Gov. Sprague, can better 2:30, Mistake goes in 2:30, no
reoord, is a promising four-year-old. Miss Bonesetter five-
vear-old goes in 2:33. two-year-old gro by Mappy Medium,
dam by Nutwood; granddam Jay-Eye-See's dam, can trot a
mile out under 2:40. C. C. two-year-old by Nut HurBt, dam
by Onward; second dam by Hero of Thorndale, third dam
by Belmont, paces in 2:40. _

Tip Bruce has b h Jake, five-year-old by Messenger Chief,
dam by Bourbon Chief trots a mile out in 2:26.

Two-year old b o by Barney "Wilkes,dam by Lumber, showB
a nice 2:28 gait.

Matty H. two-year-old, full siBter to Geneva S, record 2:304;,
bids fair to eclipse her distinguished sister.

Mr Bruce has also Mr. Bobert McAlister's Messenger
Breeze, five-year-old, full brother to the celebrated Maud Mes-
senger* record 2:16, by Messenger Chief, dam by Gentle
Breeze; second dam by Alexander's Abdallab, third dam by
Bed Jacket, etc. .

Messenger Breeze is one of the most renowned show horses
this country ever laid claim to. A perfect model in which
no eye can find an objection. His entrance to the
ring compels auch admiration that other beauties are lost
to the judges, and alike to spectators. His action and style,
like his conformation is par excellence. Mr. J. W. Guest
: has reopened the old Spring Hill Bace Course at Crab Or-
chard for training purposes, and has sent in charge of Mr.
"Will Guest, McCarthy, Irene Dillon, Isis and others to pre-
pare for the winter races south. Irene Dillon is a remark-
ably fast two-year-old filly by Bannock Lath. She won her
maiden race at Louisville" last spring: when she started at
30 to 1 snot, and Mr. Guest had but one little pool on her.
She soon went wrong and was not able again to score a
bracket, disappointing her owner as badly as did Miss Boyle,
a toll sister to Terra- Cotta, who, by the way, we learn has
developed into something of a rogue since going into the
Chicago Btablea. posBibly, '.judging from the performance of
other horses in that stable, there are other rogues than
Terra Cotta, therein. Allaet.

Stanford, Ky., August 14th, 1888.

If the Leicestershire Summer Handicap had not been sand-
wiched between such important events as the Kempton Park
and Eclipse Stakes, a great deal more attention would have
been paid to it. It was certainly an interesting contest;
indeed, most of the racing seen at Oadby this week was
quite up to the average. King Monmouth had a very easy
victory, and he has done another good turn for Mr. Lowther.
King Monmouth is evidently in his old form, and be has
been a useful servant to Enoch's stable. Woodland once
more proved himself a rare deceiver, as he would not try
when it came to the finish, and those who took notice of
Tosoano's straight formation in front, previous to the race,
scarcely expected to see him come down the hill at all com-
fortable. Johnny Morgan ran a perfect pig, and he haB evi-
dently lost all the good manners that he was displaying in the
springtime. Unfortunately for the Duchess of Montrose and
the Man ton stable, Seclusion's good fortune at Leicester on
Monday was not followed up by the victory of Eiridspord in
the Eclipse Stakes, at Sandown, on Friday. He appeared to
be backed in .* moBt genuine fashion, not only by the public,
but by the stable themselves; and yet, if one might judge by
his appearance in the paddock, there was nothing to lead
one to suppose that he would be led back the winner. His
hocks are as coarse as ever, and his off fore fetlock appeared
large and puffy. Indeed, the thirteen runners were rather
a ragged lot. Orbit and Ossory were the best, but neither of
them is withtin a stone of a good horse, and Enterprise looked
as if his preparation had not only been hurried, but there
was a shifty look about him that told the initiated that he
would only gallop when he liked. Florentine is a bloodlike
locking horse, but he is unsound and a flatcatcher, whilst
Martley is only of handicap calibre. Nina is nothing like
the filly she promised to be as a two-year-old, and The Baron
is one of the most disappointing customers that ever carried
a saddle. Love-in-idleness and Estafette are quite second-
raters, if not worse than that, and such animals as Derwent-
water, Patohouli, and Bright Star would have been more at
home in a small handicap than contesting one of the richest
prizes of the year. Had Enterprise been the Enterprise we
saw on the Two Thousand day, he might have won; but
although he galloped fast for bix or seven furlongs he failed
to stay, and the long, tiring Sandown hill is not the kind of
finish one would select for auch an animal as Sterling's son,
who, in most of his races, has shown a disposition not to put
his best leg foremost, except when he likes. Still, if Byan
can keep him sound he will be better by the Lancashire Plate
day, and as the distance is more in his favor, he may be well
worth looking after then. Orbit proved not only that he is
a game staying colt, but that the Ascot running was all wrong.
Still, his performance did not impress me particularly, and it
is a question if he would have won, had his stable companion,
Ossory, been started on his merits, and had not been severely
handicapped by making his own running. As if to further
instance the inferiority of our present four-year-olds, tbree-
years-olds occupied the first, second, fourth, and fifth places
at the finish. As it was, Orbit won by a length, according to
the judge's verdict, but he was all out, and had not Ossory
bored away to the left the winning distance would have been
nothing like that. Credit is due to the Cannons, father
and son, for their horsemanship, and it is a feather in the cap
of the Danebury trainer that he should have been on the
backs of both the Eclipse StakeB winners. Of course after
Orbit's success it wsb only natural that a desire should be
shown to support him for the St. Leger, and at the first rush
he came to a much shorter price. Perhaps when matters
cool down somewhat he will not be quite so good a fav-
orite as he now is, though he must stand an undeniable
chance should anything happen to Seabreeze and Ayrshire.
I, however, still have a sneaking fancy for Ossory, who will
be benefited with time. Amongst other items of turf gossip, I
learn that Ayrshire will go to Goodwood, but he will not run.
It will be remembered that something the same sort of thing
took place with him at Asoot. The Eclipse Stakes was fully
in accordance with my anticipations, as Orbit not only re-
alized my expectations, but Martley got the exact place I
awarded him last week. Referee.

The animal would also sweat freely, and when shying at an
object, fall back, being unable to maintain bis balance. He
would step high when walking, and walk over a heap of
rubbish or a bank instead of going round it. The position
of utter indifference to surroundings, with lowered head, is
an example of the narcotic effect of "loco."

Cattle are subject to its influence but no not, as a rule, eat
it. The horse, when feed is plentiful, will not tooch it, but
having once acquired the habit, there seems to be no way at
present Known, whereby he can be prevented from seeking
it out and eating it on all occasions. The doctor thinks that
it is somewhat similar to the opium or cocaine habit in man.

Many horses are yearly lost by the baneful effects of
rattle-weed, every endeavor to meet the question squarely is
deserving of encouragement, and onr pages are open to a
discussion on the subject.

Loco Poison.

Some Grasses of the Dry Reeions.

In the report of the Agricultural Department on the
grasses of the arid districts of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona,
Nevada and Utah, for 1887, there is mention of 200 species
of forage plants which have been collected for examination
and report. Wo select four of the most common species:

Grama, mesquite grass, is the most tomrr on on the great
plains. Th , name Buffalo grass has been applied to this
BpecieB. "Wrongly bo, however. Grama is botanically known
as Boutelona oligostachya, whereas the true Buffalo grass is
the Buchlce dactyloides.

On the arid plains of thi West, Grama is the principal
grass. It grows chiefly in small roundish patches, closely
preBBed to the ground, the foliage being in a dense cushion-
like mass. The leaves are small and crowded on the short
stems at their base. One or two BpikeB crown the flowering
stalks, which are about one foot in height. They stand out
at right angles like a miniature flag flying on the breeze.
Where the ground is moist it forms a pretty close sod, this
makes good grazing but is much too short for profitable out-
ting.

Stock of every description are fond of it, and prefer it to
other feed. It is very nutritious, and as it dries and cures
on the ground, there is always a supply for winter consump-
tion. Buffalo grass is spread extensively over the region
known as the Great Plains. It grows in extended tufts or
patches, seldom reaching more than four inches above the
soil. It spreads by means of off-shoots (stolons) in a similar
way to Bermuda grasB. Flowering culms are thrown up
from these stolons as they root. The leaves of the radical
tufts are three to five inches long, one-half to one line wide,
with a few scattering hairs. The flowering culms are chief! /
dioecious, but sometime both male and female flowers are
found on the same plant, but on different paits.

Bunch grass, Festuca scabrella, is a perennial grass, and
is so-called from its manner of growth. From Colorado to
California this grass is met with. TiLe culms are usually
two to three feet high, erect and smooth. The radical leaves
are numerous; the blade is inclined to separate when old,
leaving the familiar leaflesB sheaths at the base. In Montana
it is called the great bunch grass, and is considered one of
the principle grasses in that region. It is well suited for
cattle and horses, making excellent hay for the latter, for
which purpose it is usually out. As it is found on slopes
six to seven thousand feet above sea level, it ought to be
suitable for sheep, but it is too bard for their mouths. The
cattle men of EaBtern Oregon and Washington have a high
opinion of its importance.

Indian Millet, oryzopsis cuspidate, has a wide distribution;
it reaches as high as British America, and is found from the
Sierras of California reaching to the Missouri river. It iB a
perennial, growing in extremely dense tufts. The culms are
from one to three feet high, with about three narrow convo-
lute leaveB; the base of the pedicle is erclosed by the long
inflated sheath of the upper leaf. As this grass thrives well
in a Bandy soil it is well adapted to the needs' of thoBe locali-
ses where it grows. The nutritious and fattening properties
of the seeds of this grass lender it of great value in the eyes
of stockmen. We shall notice the clovers and san/oin in our
next issue.

St. Julien, 2:114, who Iibs celebrated his nineteenth birth"
day, has been turned out for good, and will be permitted to
spend the balanoe of hiB daya In idleness.

The physiological effects of this weed upon the horse, has
been made the subject of investigation by a gentleman con
necled with the press in this city.

His attention was drawn to the poisonous effects of this
plant by Mr. Schneider, Hyde Ranch, Cornwall, during the
Beason of 1887.

The plants producing Loco disease are known to botanists
as the Astragalus and Oxytropis, nearly allied genera of the
Lequmenosae order. Several plants belonging to this genera
are known as "Battle weed," or "Loco." In California the
Ast: Lentiginosus, Ast: Mortoni, ABt: Hornii, are known to
be poisonous to sheep.

There are not less than 150 Bpeoies of Astragalus; the
Oxytropis family is quite as large, and contains the lead-
plant Oxytropis lamberti, which is very poisonous to horses,
and has obtained its name from a supposition that its pres-
ence indicates a deposit of lead in the neighborhood. This
plant and the Astragalus MolliBsimus, Nutt: are those com-
monly known as Loco weed.

It has a powerful effect on the sensory ganglia of the
central nervous system, the animal is thereby rendered
unable to receive impressions. It has a stupefying action on
the brain, in fact it is a narcotic. It is Bimilar to digitalis in
its action upon the heart, at first reducing its force and
frequenoy; temporarily increasing arterial tension, but finally
decreasing it. It increases the salivary secretion, and greatly
dilates the ponil. This latter effect can be produced top-
ically, and Dr? Hodson was induced to try the effect upon
himself. The pupil enlarged on the introduction of a small
quantity of the preparation, and remained steadily so for
Borne time.

The diminution of sensibility; its Blowing action upon the
heart; and its action as a mydriatic (enlarger of the pupil)
may eventually serve to oall the attention of medioal men to
its qualities.

Tbere has so far been no Alkaloid obtained from the
Astragalus or Oxytropis, in faot the effects so far observed,
almost preclude the presence of a vegetable peptone as the
cause of all the symptoms.

We hope to hear from those readers of the Breeder and
Sportsman, who may have observed the various effects of
this weed upon their horses; and would particularly like
them to give the appearances on opening the brain cavity.
A large quantity of nerom has been discovered in many in-
stances by one careful observer.

The almost blinduess produced by a dilatatioo of the pupil
would acoount for the horse mistaking a small obstacle for a

Mr. Ashe Returns-

Mr. R. P. Ashe reached this city by the noon train last
Tuesday direct from New York. The season wsb not espec-
ially successful or profitable for him. Triboulet died before
he had realized the hopes of his owner. Geraldine went
lame. Tracy was Bick all the spring, so bad that he conld
not be galloped at all. Soundness had too much temper to
be of service as a race-horse, and with only Flood Tide to de-
pend upon, Mr. Ashe concluded to abandon the campaign
and ship home. He made an arrangement to send home the
horses in the car with the Gebhardt string, but as it would
be much crowded he changed his mind at the last moment
and shipped independently, thus escaping the holocaust. The
horses, such of them as are in condition to do so, will run
at the fall meeting of the Blood Horse Association.

The Fair at Chico.

The people of Butte and adjoining counties are enjoying a
fair and race meeting at Chico this week. No detailed re-
port has jet reached us but the outline telegrams to the daily
press indicate that in all departments the fair is a gratifying
success. The exhibits in the stook and industrial sections
are large and attractive, and the racing gives excellent sport.
We will present full summaries of the speed contests and
notes of the other features of the fair next week.

A telegram from Matt Storn, at Port Jervis, N. ¥., informs
us that he is inproving fust and hopes to Boon be able to
come home.

Senator Hearst's two colts, Surinam and True Briton, have
fallen lame and been turned out,

Foaled May 15th, at Redwood City, the property of F. F.
Moulton, Esq., bay colt, small star, black points, by Mam-
brino Wilkes — dam young Fanny Wiokham, by Arthurton,
second dam Fanny Malone.

G. Valensin's filly Gold Leaf is another of the record-
breakers bo justly prized by California. Her record of 2:20J
made at Santa Rosa, Aug. 14th, is the best record to date for
a three-year-old pacer. The former champion of tbiB age and
gait was Dodd Peet, record 2:221, by Pancoast 2:213, out of
Belie Dudley by Belmont. Gold Leaf it will be remembered
is by Sidney, 2:19ft, out of Fern Leaf by Flax tail, Sidney

lUUUl IUr lilt) UUI8W UiiDluaiug a oiuaii wvowuwiu »^« — «. ^j ■«— — -Jl ■»' -— -* ■ — J

large one, and hence making great efforts to avoid it he would lowered his recored, Aug. 23, at Petalnma, to 2:19J, and hip
leap high; the want of co-ordination in hia movements which I yearling daughter Fleet, the day before, made a yearlin
is also a result of loco-poisoning would intensify this action. ' record of 2:44, the best yet made in a race.

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Aug. 25

The American Trotting Association.

Tbe following persona and horses are suspended for non- pajrnon t of
vntrance. and other causes, viz.:
Bv order of tbe Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua, Dunkirk.

N.y.

W. P. Anderson, Edinboro, Perm ,, and tbe br g Sealskin Jack.
By order of the Geneseo Driving Paik Association, Geneseo, Illinois.

Jerry Crall, Atchison, Hans,, and br g Forest King, runner.

T-J. Bockford, Sycamore, Ills., and br g Red Oak, runner.

Jas. B. Colbert, GeneBeo, Ills., and ch m LidaD., runner.

R. W. Miller, Ottawa, IUb-, and br g Bobert Lee, runner.

Geo Schwertle, Peru, Ills., and b g Sleepy George, runner.

Wm T. Downing. Decatur. Ills., and b g Kocky Buada, pacer.

A Davis, Chicago, Ills., and b m Clara Belle.
By order of the Sioux City Driving Park Association, Sioux City,

Iowa.

Wm. Daily. Peru, Nebraska, and b m Gail MacMahon.

Hemingway & Hawkins, Kansas City, No., and br h Sarcenette.
By order of tbe Gran*l Rapids Horsemen's Association. Grand Rapids,

Mich.

H. M. Pulver. Grand Ripids, Mich., and ch g Joe P., pacer.

D. A. Greever; Kansas City, Mo., and ch g Lady Stillman.

D. A. Greever, Kiusos City, Mo., and ch g Mambrino Prinoe, pa^er.

D. A. Greever, Kineaa City, Mo., and ch g Fred \V., pacer
By order of the Centennial Racing Associaticn, Marietta, Ohio.

O. A. Campbell, aid

O. A- Frater. New Athens, Ohio. "and ch m Belle Shackett, pacer.

C. 0. Williams, aud

J. W, Fraiser, St. Claireville, and b g Clifford.
DETBorr, Mich., July 18, 1888. J. II. SrEiNER, Secretary.

The following persons are reinstated, viz.:

Geo. Heilsmm, and

Lem Foulk, Alliance, Ohio, and b m Minnie Shaffer, disqualified
under Rule 110.

Nat.Bruen, Burlington' Iowa, and brg Egmont, suspended by order
of the member at Dallas, Texas.

J. Eysioger, Warren, Penu., and b m Camlle, suspended by order of
the member at Corry. Pennsylvania.

James Ellis, Eau Claire, Wis., and b p Billy Dayton, suspended by
order of tbe member at Sioux Falls, Dakota Ter.

Wade Carey, Council Bluffs, la., and gr g <iny Jim, pacer, suspended
by order of the members at Missouri Valley and Dunlap, Iowa.

J. B. Musgrove, Washington C H.,0., and ch g Judge Lynch,
pacer, suspended by order of the mumber at Toledo, Ohio.

Shannon Silliman, Freiierinkslown. 0., and — Dandy 8., suspended
by order of the membor at Columbup, Ohio.

F. T. Lindsay, Xenia, Ohio, and gr g Gr.iy Freddy P., pacer, sus-
pended by ord«r of tne member at Zanesvllle, Obio.

(Note), ■ , Gray Freddy P. still remains suspended with

Chas. Bapp, Springfield, Ohio.

Wm. T. Downing, Decatur, Ills., and b g Rocky Roads, suspended
by order of the member at Geneseo, Illinois

J. C Porterfield, Fort Recov ry, O., »nd ch m Lady Wonder, sus-
pended by order of the member at JackBOu, Micb.

(Note), , J. C. Porterfield still remains suspended with

b b Clifton Bov and b b Princo Bismark.

Detroit, July. 31, 1888. J. R. Steineb, Secretary,

The following person b find horses are reinstated, viz.:

Wm. Gilkey, Allegan, Mich., and b m Ruby, suspended by order of
the West Michigan A. & I. Society at Grand Rapids, Michigan

Steele & Chapin, Saginaw, Micb., and gr m Madge Ives and b g Look-
out, suspended by order of the membei at Janesvllle, Wisconsin .

A. Dj.vIs, Chicago, Ills., and b m CUra Belle, suspended by order of
tbe member at Geneseo, I llinols.

F. B, Loomis, Giranl, Kans , and blk g Highland Laddie, pacer, bus-
pended by order of tbe member at Springfield. Mo.

John G. Allen, Mtllville, Ind., and ch g Tom Wise, runner, sus-
pended by orJer nf tbe member at Columbus, Indiana.

J. F. Deuuy, Chlllicothe, Mo , suspended by the American Trotting
Association, is temporarily reinstated.

Hemingway & Hawkins, Kansas City, Mo., and br h Sarceuette. sus-
pended by order of the member at 8ioux City, Iowa.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:
By order of the Maple Valley Trotting Vasociation, Mapleion , Iowa.

Wm. Daily, Peru, Neb., and b m Gail Mcilahon.

F. E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch m Gipsy.

F. E. Mil laid, G-iiy. D. T.,and ch h Major Logan.

F. E. Millard. Gary, D. T.. and b m Beauty. .

C. C. Castle, Correctionville. la., and gr m Blue.
By order of the Union Park of Saginaw, Sagiuaw. Micb.

E. D. McQueen, St. Johns, Mich., and br b Ruric F.

Geo. Wilson, Grand Ripids, Micb., and br g Edgewood.

Edge Hill S:ock Farm, Georgetown. Ky., and gr h Gen. Wilkes.

L. C. 31mon, Columbue, Ohio, and b h Fred Arthur.
DETBorr, August 2, 1888. J. H. Bteineb, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:
By order of the Lake View Driving Park, Peoria, Illinois.

Ed. Wells, Princeton, 111b., and b h Fugleman.

Gee Grimes, Gulon, Indiana, and gr m Mela G.

Wm. T, Downing, Decatur, Illinois, and ch g S. Montgomery.

A. C. Hitchcock, Cawker City, Kans., and br p Joe M.

Frost & Sell, Cambridge City, Ind , and b g Billy Steward, pacer.

R. 0. Grabenlund, , Indiana, and dn g Doubt.

E. E. Hamlin, Springfield, Ills., and Colonel H.

B. W. Haskell. Hickory Valley, Tenn ., and blk h W. P.
A. O. Hulse, Carlinvllld, Ills .and b h Rupert Medium
0. E. Mayne, Omaha, Nebraska, and b g Tommy Lynn.

By oner of tbe Crawford County Agricultural and Stock Association,
Denison, Iowa.

Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and b m Beauty.

T. BarneB, Lyon-t, Iowa , and b m Orpbia.

Porter & Colwell, Atlantic, Iowa, and b g Ted McMabon.

Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and ch m GlpBy.

Frank E. Millard, Gary, D. T., and cb h Major Logan.

Frank Crum, Avoca, Iowa, and br m Baby Mine

John T. Fisher, Sioux City, Iowa, and b g Matt Fisher.

D. J. Furbeck, Topeka, Kansas, and b g Kit Clover.

Hemingway & HawkinB, Kansas City, Mo. . and br h Saroenette.

Wm. Daily, Peru, Nebraska, and b m Gall McMabon.
By order of tbe Cirroll Driving Park Association, Carroll, Iowa.

Frank E. Millard , Gary, D. T , and b m Beauty.

Frank E. Millard, Gary, D.T., and cb b Major Logan.

Frank E. Millard, <i&ry, D. T , and cb m Gipsy.

Tim rJogan, Lyons, Iowa, and b m Orpbia.

H. F. Kellum, Prophetttown. Ills., and b h Richmond.

Porter & Colwell, Atlantic, Iowa, »nd b g Ted McMabon.

C. C. Castle, Correctionville, Ina., and gr ro Blue.
William Dally, Peru, Nebraska, and b m G-ll McMabon.
John T. Fisher, Sioux City, Iowa, and b g Matt Fisber.

F. B. Loomis, Girard, Kansas, and blk g Highland Laddie, pacer.

D. I. Furbeck, Topeka, Kansas, and b g Kit Clover.

H. E. Morrison and Chas. Chamberlain, Onawa, Iowa, and b m
Ouawa Maid. J. H. Steineb, Secretary

Detboit, August 2, 1888.

SfcJ

The following persons and horses are snBpended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, vis.:

By order of tbe Paris Running and Trotting Association, Paris, Ills.

W. A. Beard, McLean, Ills., and b h Tenderfoot, runner.

John Conha, tiagertown, Ind., and Canon, runuer.

H. D. Bellon, Englewood, Ills., and b g Dick Delaney, runner.

Jay Cook, Warren, Ind., and b g Wild Duck, runner.

Tim McHenry, Lawrsnceburg, Ind., and b g Rlchball Jr., pacer.

Wm. M. Cook, Glenwood, Ind., and Dick C, pacer.

Wm. M. Cook, Glenwood, Ind., and Glenwood Prince.

Al. Rhartel), Sireater, 111b.. and Frank N

J. N. Duncan, Htllsboro, Ills,, and gr b Regalia.

William Burke, Term Haute, Ind,, and rn g Lower Stoner.

W, P. Swain St Son, Bellmore, Ind., and b in yum Yum.

T W. Kinser, Terra Haute, Ind., and br g Wilmont.

R. Elliott, Pana, Ilia., and ch h BoMer

H. Cobb, Assumption, 111 < ., and dn m Flora C.
By order of Detroit Driving flub, Detroit, Mich.

C. E. Abbott, Deuver, Col., and br n Elm wood Chief.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

G. W. Craig, '1 iriuda, Iowa, and b b Durangn Ch.ef, suspended by
order of tbe raembeis at Dunl ip, Missouri Valley and Denison, Iowa,

, tbe b m Mary Lyons, alias Mary L., expelled with

Henry Barnes and A. J. Wallace, Atobison, K&s., by order of tbe
member at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Oct. 21, 16B7, Is temporarily rein-
stated.

(Note). — — . , Henry Barnes and A. J. Wallace, AtcbUon,

Kan . remain expellrd.

Detboit, August 2, 1888. J. H Stkneh, Suoretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz :

By order of the Matton Driving Park, Matton, Ills.
C. G. Pyle, Du Quoin, Ills., and ch m M. C Jr., ^aeer.
C. G. Pyle, Du Quoin, I'la., and br h Laxton.
Wm. Meeker, La Salle, ills., and b g Maxim, pacer.
Wm. Meeker, La Salle, Ills., and b g Cole Younger, runner.
Wm. A. Beard, McLean, Ills., and b h Tenderfoot, runner.
Davis & Moore, Anderson, InJ., and b h Amerioan Boy Jr , pacer.
G. VT. Kinser, Terra Haute, Ind,, ond rn g Wilmont.
W. P. Swain & Son, Bellmore, Ind., and b m Yum Yum.
W. P. Swain & Son, Bellmore, Ind,, and b g Fred S., pacer.
W. P. Swain & Son, Bellmore, lnd„ and ch h Chestnut Wilkes.
Hackleman & Homer, Lincolnville, Ind., and gr g Harry C, pacer.

A. Edwards, Flncastle, Ind., and b b Lebanon Dick, pacer.
Jas. M. Smith, Frederick, Md.,and ch g Sifter, jacer.

P. Dore, Hennepin, Ills., and Cora D., pacer.

J. D. Lyle, PittBburg, Pa., and b g Dick Thomas, pacer.
Jackson * Burt, Terra Haute., Ind., and blk e J J., pacer.
Tim McHenry, Lawrencebug, Ind., and b b Richball Jr., pacer,
G E. Roach and E. L. Traynor, McLean, III., and b m Becky Sharp.
G. E. Roach and E. L. Traynor, McLean, 111., and cb m Minnie
Traynor.
G. E. Roach and E. Traynor, McLean, III., and gr m Nettie Hill.
H. Cobb, Assumption, Ills., and dn m flora C.

B. Elliott, Pana, Ills., and ch h Bonter.

J. F. Duncan, Moweaqua, Ills., and gr h Regalia.

I. J. Richardson, Ibdtanapolis, Ind,, and br g Hiram Miller.

Fred Blattner, Jr., Paris, 111 . and ch g Mack.

Fred Blattner, Jr., Paris, III., and Hambletonian Messenger.

Fred Battuer, Jr., Paris, 111., and Llbbie L, runner.

Fre 1 Battner, Jr ., Paris, 111. , and Rosaline, runner.

Howard h Scouern, St. Louis, Mo , and b g Judge Cady, runner.

Roseberry Bras., Paris, 111 , and Spinner, runner.

John G. Allen and Sam Allen, Hage stown, Ind., and ch g Tom
Wise, runner.

I-ambert, Shawneetown, 111., and ch m Irene, runuT.

T. C. Burgess, Pittsburg, Pa., and gr m Dnrano.

Hu'cbiuson & Richardson, VedersburR, Ind., and b b Waymark.

J. P. HindB, Salem, Ini., and Lee W , pacer.

J. H. Steineb, Secretary.
Detboit, Mich., August 6, 1888.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance fees and other causes, viz.:
August 3, D-83 By order of the Dunkirk Trotting Association, Dun-
kirk, Ind

John Cosgrove, Indianapolis, Ind, and ch a Yellow Jacket, runner

John Cosgrove, Indianapolis, Ind., and b m Lucy boggs

Wm Howard Montpelier, Iud, aud blk h Kit Klux

Alonzo Brinkly, Winchester, Ind, and Bob Lincoln, runner

A B Smith, Greenville, Ohio, and b g James Blaine
August 8, 1SK8 By order of tbe Highland, Ross & Fayette Counties
Agricultural Society, Greenfield, Ohio

F Smith, Napoleon, Ohio, and blk g Viley

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

Edgebill Stock Farm, Georgetown, Ky, and gr b General Wilkes,
suspended by order of tbe membei- at Saginaw, Michigan

J M Davis, Columbus, Ind, and ch m Ciatonia, suspended by order
of the member at Columbus, Ind

(Note) J M Davis still remains suspended with Leonard Jay

A W Ensley, Columbus, Ind, and et h Van Ensley, suspended by
order of tbe member at Columbus, Ind

J L Biadley, Indianapolis, lad, and b g Ervin. suspended by order
of the member at North Vernon, Iud

D A Greever, Kani-as City, Mo., aud — — Lady Stillman, Mam-
brino Prince, pacer, and Fred W, pacer, suspended by order of the
member at Grand Rapids, Mich.

C C Ilgenfritz, Sedalia, Mo. and blk g Willie F, suspended by order
of the member at Kansas City, Mo

Duke A Carpenter, Findlay, »nd blk h Black Dan, suspended by
order of th< member at Fostoria, Ohio

J H Steineb, Secretary
Detboit, Micb, August 11, 188«

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance aad other causes, viz.

July 2(i, 188^— By order of the Grand Rapids Horsemen's Association,

Grand Rapids, Mich
0 D Hodges, Grand Bapids, Mich, and ch g Chester D
Wm Van t'ult- n, Holland, Micb, and blk g Dr Van
J E Riley, Kansas City, Mo, and b g Harry McGregor
J E Riley, Kansas Ciiy, Mo, and b g Charlie Tipton
August 6, 18-8 - By order of Ihe Saline Central Agricultural and

Mechanical Fair Association, Marshall, Mo
J LI Smith, St Louis, Mo, and rn g Oliver
August 11, 1*88- By order of the Sbeloyville Hjrse Fair Association,

Sbelbyville.llls
Wm A Beard, McLean, Ills, and b h Tenderfoot, runner
Rosebeny Bros, Paris, 111*, and b h £pinn»*r, runuer
T Alexander. El Pasa, Ills, andrn mLillie Dale, runner
0 B Dolan, Spring Valley, Ids , and b g Col E Younger, runner
E B Cbamoess, Alexandria, Ind., gr m Edna C, runner
J W Oder, Hildretb. Ills., and br h Geo S. runner
J W Oder, Hildretb. Ills, aud o m Mary T, runner

J Barton, Mason Ciiy, Ills, and English, runner

_H A Smith, Mason City, 111-, and — Longhroeck, runner
H T Blair, Canto-, Ills, aud-blk m Georgle Blair.
H T Blair, Canton, Ills, and b g Friendship

Thos Wilson, Pl-asant Plains, , and b h Joe Ea«tman

T C Burgesn, Columbus, Ind, and b m Durana
C G Pyle, DuQuoin, Ills, and br g Laxton
C G Pyle, Du Quoin, Ills, and ch h M r Jr, pacer
M B Bowes, Frederick, Md, and b m Lady Stevens, (formerly Alice
Peyton
Geo McCrea, New Holland, Ohio, and ch g Walter
Jas M Smith, Woodnboro, Md, and ch h Circulator
Jas M Smith, Woodsboro, Md, and ch g Sifter, pacer
Tim McHenry, Lawrenceburg, Ind, and b b American Boy, Jr, pacer
Wm Meeker, La Salle, Ills, and b g Martm, pacer
J D Lyle, Columbus, ind, and b g Dick Thomas, pacer
Chas Fitch, Hennepin, Ills, (?) and ch in Cora D, pacer
Hackleman & Connor, Lincolnville, Ind., aud gr g Harry C, pacer
J H Steiker, Secretary

DETaorr, Mich, August 11, 1888

Petaluma Pair.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— To-day was the open-
ing day of tbe Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Association at
Petaluma, and from the attendance and outlook, promises to
be a moat successful meeting. Theagriculiuraland mechan-
ical display is splendid, while the exhibit of blooded stock,
prize cattle, sheep, hogs and chickens is far in advance of
former years. Fifty new Btalls have been built and still ihe
accommodations are short.

The town is full to overflowing, and not a room was to be
had for love or money as early as Tuesday morning.

Gambling is in fnll blast, and on every side may be heard
the click of faro checks from the open doors of the saloons,
while ever aud anun the shrill voice of the "coon" with the
wheel can be heard shouting, "Come od, boys. Come on,
Come on! Even up on the red and black. Around she goes
aud where she Btops nobody koowB."

The programme of races includes some of the moBt noted
and fastest horses in the State and provides purses for which
a mo.-t lively competition will be made.

a number of "phenoms" are supposed and espeoted to be
"shown op" at this meeting, and a number of records broken.
The attendance on the first day was far above the average
and was very creditable, but was fully recompensed as first-
class racing was the order of tbe day.

THE FIRST DAY— AUGUST 2lTH, 1S88

The opeuins raoe was an introonbtory scramble of five-
eighths of a cuile for two-year-olds, in which Jack Pot was a
strong favorite at §25 against tbe field (Joe Hodge and Little
Phil). The roce was a walk away for Jack Pot who won
"haodi down" and never was headed. Winuing in a canter
in 1:03}, Joe Hoge second, Little Phil third.

The 2:S0 Trot— The next on the card was a 2:30 trot for a

[iQlSe of $700.

This was a great race, Elector the loser of this class at Los
Angeles was installed at once favorite at $30 against the field
of Franklin (the winner at Los Angeles), and Bosie Mc (the
winner at Santa Rosa), at $16.

The First Heat — Elector on the tap of the bell went off in
tbe lead, which position he 'maintained until the head
of the stretch, when he was challenged by Franklin and left
his feet about 150 yards from the wire, and Franklin won the
heat in an easy jog in 2:22^, Kosie Mc third.

Second Heat — Pool Belling changed very little, or not as
much as would be expected by an uutsider, for Eleotor was
still favorite at $30. Franklin at $20 and Kosie at $4.

On the tap of the bell Elector was at a "bobble" and broke
immediately after and fell back so far that Hickok only
drove to £ave his distance and give his horse an easy heat,
which be did. Franklin won by a length after a struggle
with Bosie Mc, who drove him back in 2:221. Elector just
inside the flag.

Third Heat— "Hold up yonr hands," What? Yes!" "You
are right they can't beat him," was heard on every side. "A
Rob," "No?" "Wait and see." and sundry expiessions were
made all over the track, and the "talent" were at a loss to
know what to do. Get out! they could hardly, still they
staid and bought Elector at $12, Bosie Mc at $4, while the
gelding of suspicious breeding brought $25.

Soon after the tap for the "go" Franklin made a disastrous
break and fell away back, and the heat was left to Elector and
Bosie.

Elector won apparently with ease, Bosie Mc second and
Franklin trottioe easy inside. Time, 2:24J.

The Fourth Heat.— A wild rush was now made on the
"box" and betting was lively, as Elector sold for $30 and the
field for $16. Elector went off in the lead and was never
headed, although be w is closely pressed by Bosie Mc, and
only beat her by a head at the finish in 2:24£, after a whip-
ping drive for fifty yards.

The Final Heat. — The pools were sold on this heat as it
looked a foregone thing for the pool-buyers that the Elec-
tioneer stud would win. But "there's many a slip twixt the
cup and tbe lip," as the sequt-1 will show.

Go! Elector took thu lead, closely followed by Franklin
who trailed him to the three quarter pole about two lengths
away, with Bosie (who is worthy of mention as sue was a
sick mare and had fought every heat from start to finish)
away back.

Around the upper turn Donathau, the driver of Franklin,
began to close on Elector, and as tbey Bwnng into the Btrttch
it was seen that Hickok had carried Franklin to tb©
extreme outside and had him against the fence, Here Frank
lin broke, and one of the most masterly pieces of horseman-
ship ever displayed on this Coast was displayed by Don-
athan.

Taking his horse back' catching him quickly, pulling him
to the inside, and winning the heat from Hu-kok and Elector
by a head, was greeted with cheers by both winners and
losers. Time2:25£.

The 2:23 Class:— This race was devoid of interest, for de-
spite his serious (?) illness at Santa Rosa, McMams was able
to drive Alfred S., and no betting could be had to any amount
against him, and the summary will show the full result of
the race.

Summaries.

Santa Bosa, Aug. 21st, 18S3. — Running, five-eighths of a
mile. Purse $240.

Jack Pot, b g, by Joe Hooker — Lugena — Rosb 1

Joe Hoge. cb c by Joe Hooker— Viola R. - Hitchcock 2

Little Puil, bv Lelnater— Lily H.— Bally 3

Time 1:03},

Same Day.— 2:30 Class. Purse $700. Trotting. Mile
heats, three in five.

Franklin, b g— Donathan 113 8 1

Elector, b 8— Hickok a 3 112

Bosie Mo, b m— Woodward 3 2 2 3 3'

Time -l-.-lil, 2:22*, 2:24j, 2:25j, 2:26J,

Same Day. — 2:23 class. Mile heats, three in rive.

Alfred S. bg-McManus 1 1 I

Tbapsln. blk g— Smith 2 'J ?f

Gus Wilkes, bs— Dustln 3 3 2

Time 2:21.}, Q:'iGi, 2:24.

August 22d — To-day waB the second day of the fair, and a
larger crowd was in attendance than yesterday. The weather
was mnch warmer, and fane and ice water were in great
demand.

The stock parade this morning was splendid, almost a com-
plete circuit of the track being made by the lire of animdls
exhibited. The Clydesdale horses were the finest ever shown
on this coast.

The cattle show was noticeable by Wbite'a herd of Hoi*
steins, twenty-eight iu number, said to be tbe finest in the
State; Page's Shorthorns, twenty-four head; George Bement's
Ayreshires; E. Stuiger's Holsteins also made an excellent dis-
play, Some of the prominent horses shown were: P. J.
Shatter's gray stallion Rustic and family; '.V. L. Appleby's
thirteen thoroughbreds; T. Skillmau's Suffolk Punch" French
Coach aud draft horses; McNear's and Denman's Clydes-
dales; J. R. Rose's roadsters, and H. Wilsey's Norman and
^lydesdales.

This moraine, at the track, Fred Robs was exercising the
two-year-old runner i'oung Prinoe, when the borse stumbled
and fell into the picket fence, at the head of the stretch, and
threw Robb into the ditch just inside the inclosure, and fall-
ing on a picket tbe colt was killed. Ross was considerably
ehaken np and bruised, but not seriously hurt. Young
Prince was a very promising two-year-old, by imp. Young
Prince, out of Mercedes, and was owned by Dr. C. E. Forn-
ham, of San Francisco, who valced him at $3,000.

The running mare, Daisy I) ., sLbo met with a slight mishap
this morning, but nothing serious, as she ran in the mile and
repeat to-day and won. She stumbled and fell againBt tbe
fence, throwing her rider over it, bat he escaped with a few
bruises, while the mare only skinned her back and fore-leg.

At 1 o'clock sharp the judges entered the stand and the
sport began.

Augnst 22d— Running. Puree $200, _$50 to second. For
all ages. Mile beats.
R B Cockrill'a b m Daisy 1>, 6, by Wheatley, dam Black Maria,

110 lbs 1 1

B 0 Holly's ch f FuBilade's Last, 3, by J W Norton, dam Fusilade,

97 lbs 2 2

£> McUovurn's cb g St Patrick, aged, by Hubbard, dam by Mon-
day, 112 lbs. 3 S

Time 1:15, 1:44.

Pools: Daisy D, 825; Field, $7.

At the word to go Fusilade and Daisy D. 'rushed off in the
lead and ran heia and head to tbe head of the stretch, when
Daisy drew away and won the beat easily, St. Patrick dis-
tanced. Time 1 :45.

The second heat was a repetition of the first only that Dai-
sy won with greater ease by three lengths. Time 1:44.

The bell then rang and the colts appeared for the three-
year-old Dislriot trotting race for a purse of $250.

Alfred G was the favorite in the pools, bringing $25, Ben
Davis $20 and the field (Redwood, Alice and Anti-coolie) ,
fetching $11'

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First Heat — A beautiful send-off was given, and soon after
leaving the wire Davis assumed tbe lead, followed by Alfred
G, who broke on (he tarn and was passed by Redwood.
These positions were maintained to the half-mile pole, when
Alfred G movtd up fast and he and Redwood were head and
head about a length behind Davis. At the three-quarter
pole all three were bunched, but down ths stretch Davis
drew away and Alfred fell back. Davis won the heat in a
jog from Redwood, who broke at the draw-gate, Alfred third,
Anti-Coolie fourth, Alice 6fth. Time 2:33£.

sfeeond Heat — The pool selling now "chopped" and Rtn
Davis sold for $25, Alfred G $3 and the field $4. A good
many tiresome scores were nece°sbry before a start could be
had after twenty attempts. Billy Donathi.n, the drivtr of
Redwood, and McGratn, the driver of Alired G, were b'ned
$5 each for not scoring as the judges told them. When at
last the bell tapped Alfred went away fast and opened a big
gap to the quarter, with Anti-Coolie second and Davis six
lengths back. Up the backstretch Davis c'osed up to Alfred
and on the upper tarn collared him. Redwood, who had
broken badly, then got up io third place, but ten lengths off.
On swinging into the slretch Davis carried Alfred to a break
and came on and won the heat as easily as he did the first in
a jog iu the improved time of 2:31£. Alfred was second, Red-
wood third, Anti-Coolie fourth, Ahce distanced.

Third Heat — At the word, Alfred as usual went off in the
lead to the quarter, with Redwood six lengths off, and Davis
breaking and acting badly. Around the upper tuin Red-
wood took hold of Alfred and beat him down the stretch in
a handy manner, Alfred second, Anti-Coolie third, and the
favorite, Davis, last. Time 2:35.

Fourth Heat— Davis was still the favorite at $40 to SS for
the field. Alfred broke on the turn, and Davis and Redwood
fought for the lead. At the half Redwood out-trotted Davis
and opened a gap around the turn, where Davis made a series
of breaks, and Redwood came down the stretch at his ease
and won by five lenghls, Davis second, Alfred G. Anti-Coolie
last. Time, 2:31.

Fifth Heat— The pools changed and the n>ld sold for $30
asainst $24 for Davis. This was a beautifnl and exciting
heat. Redwood and D^vis were in the lead at the quarter,
at the half Alfred crawled Dp and the three struck the turn
in a bunch. Alfred then broke and the struggle was be-
tween Redwood and Davis, bnt the former kept his feet and
lasted the longest, winning the heat, race and money in the
fastest heat of the race. Ben Davis second, Alfred third,
Anti-Coolie distanced. Time, 2:30£.

Same Day — Trotting. For district three-year-olds. Parse
$250.
Redwood, b c by Anteeo, dam Lou Medium by Milton

Medium — A Mc b adyen 2 3 1 1 1

Ben Davie, ch g by threat Tom, dam Lena by Report — EC

Holly 114 2 2

Alfred O, b c by Anteeo, dam Speculation— Guerne &

Murphy 3 2 2 3 3

Anti Coolie, br c by Anteeo, dam by Rattler— I DeTark 4 4 3 4 dia

A^ice, cb f bv Hernanni -J H White 5 dia

Time. 2:3"i, 2:31i, 2:35, 2:31, 2:30$

The third race was the District trot for yearlings, and was
won by \V. Page's b f Leoline. by Clovis, dam Leab. Leo-
line took the lead and was never headed, beating Peck's b c
Ferndale by Anteeo by 15 lengths. Time, 3:54£.

Same Day — Trotting district. Yearling stake, $30 each,
5 entries.

Leoline. b f bv Clovia' doni Leah-TV Page 1

ferudale, b c "by Anteeo, dam Nellie — H W Peek 2

Time, 3:54£

The fourth race on the card was the two-year-old trot, and
was sandwiched in between heats of tbe other race. Sunol
was conceded a sure winner, and there was no pool to speak
of on the other two. The first heat was won easily by Sunol
after falling away back on tbe first tnrn from a bad break
just after the bell tapped. Margaret S. was second and
Fortuna third. Time, 2:2Si. In the second heat Sunol at
once took the lead and opened a gap at the quarter ou Mar-
garet S. of five lengths, which she maintained to the wire,
winning the heat and race in a positive jog, Margaret S.
second and Fortnna third. Time, 2:26|.

Same Day — Trotting, for two-year-olds; $60 entrance,
$250 added; 12 entries.

Sunol, b f by Electioneer, dam Wasana by GeD. Benton — Palo Alto 1 1
Margaret S, b f by Director, dam May Day— Pleas anton Stock Farm 2 2

Fortuna, b f by Florida, dam by Geo Wilkea— J E Simmons 3 3

Time, 2:28£2:26J

The special race that was given in place of the 2:20 class,
which did not (ill, was the last race en the card, and the
pools sold as follows: Lady Escott, $20, Fallis, $9, Peri-
helioD, $5, and the field (Ben Ali and Sonnet) $7.

First Heat — Lady E-icott took the lead and was closely fol-
lowed by Ben AM, but he could never head her and she won
the heat; Ben Ali second, Sonnet third; Perihelion fourth,
Fallis fifth. Time, 2:26£.

Second Heat — Twenty odd scores were made in the second
heat. At last a good send-off wds made and a beautiful race
was the result. From the quarter-r/ole home Lady Escott,
Ben AM, Perihelion and Fallis were all in a bunch, and it
was anybody's heat all the way to the wire, when Fallis
trotted fast and won by a head, Lady Escott sscond; Peri-
helion third, Ben Ali fourth, Sonnet distanced. Time, 2:26£,

Third Heat— Pools now sold, field $20, Fallis $20. It was
nearly dark when the horses were sent off and the heat was
very close, but Fullis stood the strain the longest, and won
by a length from Lady Escott, Perihelion third and Ben Ali
last. Time, 2:28. The race was then postponed until 12:30
o'clock Thursday.

Aug. 23. — Weather still warm. The attendance was the
largest of the week.

Promptly at 12:30 the judges called up the horses for the
unfinished" race. Betting was lively at the following odds:
Fallis $20, field $8, Lady Escott $6.

The fourth heat bad a beautiful send-off, but at the first
turn the hordes were all jumbled up, as each made a break or
two, and, when they got straightened out at the quarter,
Lady Escott wai in the lead, closely followed by Ben Ali and
Perihelion, with Fallis laBt. At the half all were going very
fast. Fallis had crawled up and was on even terms with
Lady Escott and Perihelion, with Ben Ali dropping back.

Around the tarn Fullis out-trotted the band, and, coming
home fast and true, won the heat, race and money in the
fast time of 2-23, with Lady Escott second, Ben Ali third and
Perihelion fourth.

August 22 and 23, Special purse ?

Fjllaa, b s by Electioneer, dam Felicia— F P Lowell 5 1 1 1

Ladv Escott, cb m— J A Dnatin 1 2 2 2

Ben Ali, bg-E Hovey 2 4 4 3

Perihelion, b g—O David 4 3 3 4

Sonnet, b m— Palo Alio 3 dis

Time, 2:26$, 2:261, 2:28, ?&1.

Petaluma, August 23d — The attendance at the park on the
third day was large. There were five races on tbe pro-
gramme for tbe day's sport. The first was the unfinished
special between Fallis, Ben Ali, Perihelion and Lady Escott.
Fallis was the favorite. At 12:30 they were given the word'
with Lady Escott leading to the quarter, Ben AH and Pere-

helion disputing inch by inch. Fallis broke on the first torn,
and was trailing at the first quarter. Down the backstretch
the big son of Electioneer trotted fast, and came up to the
Lady and out-trotted her, and won io a jog in 2:23, Lady
Escott was second, and won second money; Ben Ali third
and third money; Perebelion last. Fallis is another one of
Electioneer's cottp, and is owned by F. Lowell, and is bred
fur a trotter, and this son of Electioneer is yet to be heard
from, as 23 is no limit to his speed.

RUNNING, ONE AND ONE-EIGHTH MILE DASH.

Four thoroughbreds faced the starter. Leon was the
favorite at $50 against Nancy at $15, and the field, w;th
Nabeau and Oscar Wilde at $5. The flag was dropped on
the fifth attempt, with Nabeau a length behind. Nancy cut
out the running and led her field at a merry clip to the quar-
ter, where Leon came up and led under a strong pull to the
wire, and caught the judge's eye first in l:58f. Nancy came
fast on the stretch and beat Nabeau out for the place, Oscar
Wilde fourth.

TROTTING, FREE-FOB-ALL.

This was tbe race of the meeting. The free-for-all not
filling, the directors offered a special purse of $1,000 for
Arab. Adair, Wcodnut and Alfred S. In the pools bidding
was lively, with Arab, the favorite, at 550 against S9 for the
others.

The First Heat— The bell was tapped with third attempt
to a splendid start. Arab went away in the lead and was
never headed. At the quar!er he led Alfred by an open
length, with Woodnut and Adair trailing. Woodnut came
fast on the backslretch and at the three-quarter hole he had
caught Alfred, but the big chestnut was from here out trotted
and was beaten home bv a length. Adair was a poor fourth.
Time 2:21.

Second Heat — The judges announced that Adair was with-
drawn on account of being lame. Poo?s sold Arab $50 and
the field $-4. The short end had plenty of backers at this
money. But Arab again went away in the lead and was
never headed. The field was never near enouah to crowd
Hickok, who won in a jog in the slow time of 2:24. Wood-
nut was too much for Alfred S. and beat him home by a
length. Alfred was third.

Third Heat — Arab wa3 barred in the pools now and the
talent thought Alfred bad a sure thing for the place and
and bought him for $50, against $7 for Woodnut. The
judges took Tommy Kenney down from the son of Nutwood
and put up Jas. Dustin with Donathan behind Alfred S.
Hickok again went away and led to the quarter, with Alfred
close up. On the back stretch Woodnut came with a burst
of speed and passed Alfred and crowded Arab, who won the
heat in 2:17.1. Woodnut second and second money, Alfred
third and third money.

The Yearling Tbot.
Brought'out two starters — Count Valensin's Fleet by Sid-
ney out of Flight, who sold for $50 against Capt. B. E. Har-
ris' Lorena by Jim Mulvenna, dam by Elmo, §8. Fleet was
the favorite and she went away at a merry skip and led at
the quarter, where she broke, but caught again and trotted
like the fleet'little lady that she is, and came under the wire
a winner by 200 yards in the remarkable time of 2:44. This
gives her the yearling record in an actual race for yearlings.
The best previous performance being by Mambrino Bis-
marck, in Kentucky, 2:49J4. Valensin was present and
held a watch on his "fast yearling. In fact it was a Sidney
day as he himself paced against his own record of 2:i9, and
succeeded in making the mile in 2:19.%. Sidney was driven
by Jno. McConnell, better known a3 "'Buster." He was
assisted during the mile by a running mate, and made the
half in 1:13%, and the mile in 2:19%. The driver of Sid-
ney after the trial acknowledged that he could have made
the mile several seconds faster, had it not been for a mis-
take in his watch on the first half mile, of five seconds.

The 2:24 Pace.
This brought out sis side-wheelers, five of them intent on
defeating if possible the great three-year-old, Gold Leaf, and
if not, in securing for themselves second place, on which
thousands of dollars were wagered. In this they most sig-
nally failed, as the summary will show the race in detail; for
at no time was the result of any heat in quandary, as Gold
Leaf won in three straight heats, The second and third
monies were divided between the other three, as their scores
were exactly the same.

SUMMARIES.

Petaluma, Ang. 22-23, 18S8.
Special Pubse. Mile heats 3 in 5.

F Lowell'e b 8 FaUiG by Electioneer Lowell 5 111

A. Hayward's s m Lady Escott Dustin 12 2 2

VV 8 Bay's b e Perihelion. Donathan 4 3 3*

E. B. Milroy'eb g Ben Ali Havey 2 14 3

Palo Alto's b m Sonnet Marun 3 djf t.

Time, 2:26i. 2.26*. 2:28, 2:23.

Same Day, Aug. 23, 1888.
BuSMiHG— 11 mile dash.

Leon be Lowell owner 1

Nancy, sm Holly owner 2

Nabeau, b g Boots owner 3

Oecar Wilde, b s Yates owner 4

Time, 1:583.

Samx Dat, Aug. 23, 1888.
Yeaelcjo Stakes.

"Valensin'e blk f Fleet, by Sidney; dam Flight McConnell 1

B E Harris' blk f Lorena, by Molvenna; dam by Elmo 2

Time, 2:44.

Same Day, Ang. 23, 1888.
Free fob All. Purse $1000.

Arab.bg Hickok 1 1

Woodnnt.ss Kenney-Dostin 3 2 2

Alfred S b g McManus-Donathiu 1 A :

Adair be ' Dm tin 4 tl. .

Ada'r't,g Time. 2:21. 2:24, 2:17*.

Same Day. Aug. 23, 1888.
Pacing— 2:24 Class.

Gold Leaf, s f McDowell 1 1 1

Damiana,flg McManns 3 4 2

SanDiego.bg Owner 4 2 3

Little Hope, s g Dnetin 2 3 4

Kacqnet, blk g Donathan diBt.

PniESian Boy, b g Brabdon dist.

Time, 2:22',. 2:21, 2:23.

A. L. Hariup.

Petaluma, Aug. 23. 1888.

Running— 1J mile. Three Year Olds.
B C Hollv's ch f Nancy, by Jim Brown; dam Nannie Hubbard.

* ' Will iame 2

Wm. Boots' b g Nabeau, by Nathan Coombs; dam Beauty Jones 3

F. P. Lowells's b c Leon, by Leinster; dam Ada A Bally 1

Enoch Yates' b s Oecar Wilde, bv Don Victor; dam Esther... .Wilson 4

Time, ::68..

Same Day, Aug. 23, 1888.
Tbottiko — Yearling Stakes.

Yalensin Stock Farm, Fleet, by Sidney; dam Flight M. Cocnell 1

B E Harris' b f Lorena, bv Jim MnUanry: dam Elmorena 3

Time. 2:44.

Monmouth.

New York, August 18th.— The race :or the Omnibus stakes
Monmouth Park to-day folly sustained its reputation as an
event in which favorites fare badly. It has now been mn
sevtn years, with only one favorite winning, Green Morris.'
Drake Carter in 1833, with odds of 2 tj 1 on him, and as he
beat Pierre Lorillard's Pizarro, that gentleman at once
bought the winner for the handsome snm of $17 500 In
1882 Clinton Bell brought Harry Gilmoredown from' Saratoga
and cleverly beat Mr. Lorillard's Wyoming, an even money
favorite. Iu 1SS4 Mr. Withers' Minnie beat the late Commo-
dore Viston's Ratapodan, who started at 11 to 10 In 1684
Dwyer Bros" Richmond beat Pierre Lorillard's Wande she
being a trifle belter favorite. In 188b' Dewdrop carried the
Dwyer red and blue, with betting at 5 to 6, but Bhe was
second to Cassett's tricolor, carried by Tbe Bard, while last
year the Dwyers were again dissppomtea in seeing Hanover
at 2 to 1 beaten by Mr. Withers' Laggard.

What with the defeat of Sir Dixon and Belle B. to-dav by
Paragon, the Omnibos is anything but a good race for fa'vor-
its, while it is especially disastrous to ihe chances of the
Brooklyn brothers. Teat they are racing in very tad luck is
more apparent than ever. Their horses look well to the eye
bnt seem to lack the fine edge of condition for which the
Brooklyn stable has always been famous. Sir Dixon did not
at any time run up to his former speed. That he was carry-
ing a penalty of seven pounds, and there was actually eleven
pounds between him and Paragon, is admitted, tut yet Sir
Dixon in prime condition should have wen. Paragon is a
fairly good colt, and Hayward was just able to ketp the pace
slow enough in the half-mile to be able to stand a drive in
the last quarter if necessary. It was not necessary for Paia-
gon to win without teirg ridden cut, Lut J ad there been
pressure he could have scarcely won. He ran out of his
couise and pulled up so tired that he could scarcely get back
to the paddock. In fact it was rumored that he was broken
dowr.

Ths other great event was the Criterion for 'wo years at
three-quarters of a mile. The result gave a new atpiiant
for two-year-old honors— Captian Sam Brown's filly Senonta
by Prince Charlie, out of Gondola. She was not a favorite
her unnamed stable companion, Kirg Alfonso (I Jsever
Could colt), having that honor; but Senorita wen by a short
head, so closely followed by at least four others that many
spectators thouht that several of them were winners tut the
judges gave Piene Lorillard Jr.'s Eric second and'witber's
Dawdle colt third, while tbe reporters could not agrea
whether Florentine or I Never Could colt was fourth or fifth
It wbs a great finish considering how bad a ttart tbe winner
got, she being almost borne down bv some of the others in
the break. When all were extended she was a dozen lengths
behind the leaders. She wes well ridden by that verv prom-
ising light-weight colored rider Barnes, who. with great
patience made up for lost ground incn by inch until he
could make a dash iu the last fifty yards. The others all
must be looked upon as dangerous, and the mott interesting
battles on the turf for 1888, will be for the twc-year-old
horses.

In the othtr races the favorites also fared beck, allhongh
those who did win were not lacking in supporters Mis
Wither's Fitzroy beat the favorite, Aurelia, Icr the opening
dash of a mile. Garrison who rode Aurelia was slow to get
away and seemed to lack his usual energy. In feet while
he rode King Dalian in the fifth race "Tbe Snapper" was not
himself.

Io the fourth race handicap of a mile and a quarter, saw
Oriflame and Kaloolah first and second favorites beaten by
Hypocrite, who was ridden out with great deleimination by
Barnes. Both Oriflame and Kaloolah seemed to haDg badly
when asked to run m the last quarter. The Welter handi-
cap was a runaway victory for Maroon, tbe outrider of the
four starters. George Oyster was the favorite, but little Ori-
flame hung badly at the lead and was beaten for place by
King Idle, who got much the worst of tbe starL

The selling race had a better finish with Hamilton mincin
on Rowland, apparently not liking to see hij colored brother
Barnes, who was riding Banyan, get all the honors. The
steeplechase had its nsual ups and down?, but at the finish
Jimmy McGowan, top weight and third choice with the
backers, won easily. The following is a summary of the
races:

One mile— Filzroy won in 1:424, Anrelian second. FJaeeo-
letta third. ' e

Criterion stakes, three-quarters of a mile— Senorita won in
1:154. Erie second, Dawdle colt third.

Omnibus st-kee, one mile and a half — Parrgon won in 2:41
Sir Dixon second, Bella B. third.

One mile and a quarter— Hypocrite won in 2:10, Ten Bro-
eck second, Oiiflame third.

Three-quarters ot a mile— Maroon won in 1:141, King Idle
second, George Oyster third.

Seven-eighths of a mile— Rowland won id l:20,FaDyan
second, Malaria third.
Seventh race, steeplechase, full couree— Jim MeGowan

won in 5:05i, Schoolmaster second, Westmoreland third

S. F. Chronicle.

Youdj? Prince.

The twc-year-old colt Youtg Prince, met an untimely
death at Petaluma last Wednesday by being impaled upon
the pickets of the track fence. Some details of the accident
will be found in our Tetaluma report. Yon r g Prince was a
bay colt of high form and was probably the largest thorough*
bred two-year-old in the State. Notwithstanding his unus-
ual Bize, he was perfect in bis action, bad speed to an mark-
able degree aud had shown in hie work that as a race-horse he
was first-class. He never started in a race, but it was the in-
tention of his owner to put up the Bilk at Oakland and Sac-
ramento and the Blood Horse meeting this fall. He was
owned by Dr. C. E. Farnnm of this city. Young Prince was
bred by Mr. G. Pacbeco, of Xavato, Marin County, and was
the last foal got by his Bire imp. Yourg Prince. His dam,
Mercedes by Lodi, was sold in foal at acctton, and the colt
waB fualed tte property of Capf. A J. Hutchinson of Los
Angeles. At Capt. Hutchinson's sa'e hut sprirjg Dr. Farnum
bought the youngster for a small price. From what he bad
shown he was utqnesticnaUy the making of a great race-
horse.

A little gray mare is owned at Lamertine, O., (bat hae a
war record that any horse could be proud of, and although
sbe is now thirty years old she bids fair io live several years
yet. She was captured in Georgia in 1863, and was with the
Union army during ' Shermau'a March to the Sea," was in
hard-fought battles and still carries the scars of a were) in
the neck made by a mionie ball. Her owner pro|
take her to the grand encampment of the G. A, 1
lumbus, O., this fall.— Rational Stockman and Farm- r.

122

She breeder ami jfiwrtaratj..

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

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tFree for all closes September 15.

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PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept 1st second payment *3C0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In three-year-old " "

Sept.lBt, " " 25 In tw«-year-old *' "

Aug. 7th, third paymment 50 Occident Stake, 1888.

Thirty davs before date of trotting $100 Stanford Stake, 1888.

A Tussle With Tempus.

The Directors of the Golden Gate are considering a
proposition which we think will prove an attractive
card. The idea is to trot against time for a purse of $800
or $1,000, if the Utter amount, divided into four moneys
and without entrance fee. The race to rule which per-
mits three trials if desired, and accompanied by a
"teaser" i. e a horse to go with them, galloping or other-
wise, but not harnessed to the Bauie vehicle. This is the
fairest test of speed, as each horse will trot under like
conditions, whereas in a race against other horses there
is an element of luck. There will be at least eight horses
on the ground with records inside of 2:20, six of them
stallions.

The eastern press have been suggesting new depart-
ures iu trotting, and Ibis is one which is likely to prove
popular in California. So may stallions which are fast,
and these seeking, in place of avoiding a record, will
make an exciting spectacle Surely, too, as one of these
can be preparing while a competitor is making his effort.
There is no "tin cup" flavor, if even it is not a test of
the other racing qualities outside of speed. There will
be a liberal reward, pools sold, etc , so that there can be
no question of the fairness of the performance. It will
probably be added to Saturday's programme, wl ich will
give the stallions whioh.-tn&t on Monday a chance to
recover.

Samuel Gamble took charge of the preparation of the
track Thursday last, and from what be accomplished in
a few hour's work, we have not the least hesitation in
predicting a fast track for the meeting. Should it be
otherwise it will be owing to interference.

Golden Gate Fair— The Triangular Trot.

We have an indistinct recollection of the triangular
duel described by Marryatt in which the duelists were
stationed at each apex of an equilateral triangle, ard
when the word was given each took a shot at the man in
frout of him.

Tbe stallion trot on the opening day of the Golden
Gate Fair is alio of a triangular shape, and the proba-
bilities are that it will be fully as exciting and interest-
ing as the fight of the midshipmen. As the men were
stationed twelve paces apart, each armed with the same
kind of weapon, it was eminently fair, and though A
shot at B, B at C and C at A, each had the same show-
Until the lots were cast which designated where the po-
sitions would be, all that was known was that a fight
was on hand.

Well assured are the drivers of Stamboul, Guy Wilkes
and Woodnut that there is going to be a battle, but
where the effective shots are to come from is still in the
dark. From the great performances of Stamboul at
Los Angeles he will unquestionably be the favorite with
those who speculate, and the honor of having made the
fastest mile ever marked by a stallion in California, and
that a second faster than is credited to California-bred
trotters, will also secure him the favor of the people as-
sembled.

Great as that was, it does not insure him an easy vic-
tory, and, furthermore, it does not absolutely prognosti-
gate success. The two horses which he has to meet are
not uncertain quantities. Guy Wilkes went through one
season without defeat; in the next he gained greater
honors than ever before, and in the race he was beaten
showed four heats which were not far behind the mark
of his successful competitor. Ha.ry Wilkes won the
first, second and fourth heats in 2:152, 2:16, 2:15; Guy
the third in 2:16£.

Stamboul trotted the three heats in 2:15, 2:172, 2:16$.
Now it is evident that the time of these hea^s would not
have beaten Guy Wilkes the day he trotted against Har-
ry Wilkes, and though there is a reasonable presumption
that Stamboul could have trotted faster, there comes the
proposition that if Stamboul reduces his record from
2:172 to 2:15, why shall Guy be debarred from making
some reduction? Turn and twist the question as you
may, it is likely to form a very pretty fight, While the
admirers of Stamboul and Guy are casting about for
points to sustain their favorites, it will not do to lose
sight ot Woodnut.

That he will be "there or thereabouts" is just as cer-
tain as that the day will come and that no misfortune
befalls him in the meantime. But we are not intent on
furnishing data for those who are speculatively inclined,
the object being to present the sport-loving public with
an inkling of what is likely to be put before them. Now
as a starter we wilL enter the claim that three trotting
horses closely matched are enough to make a race which
will have all the elements of an interesting and excit-
ing spectacle. Although the outside horse is placed at
a disadvantage, he is not hopelessly handicapped out of
the race. Off they are sent and so nearly equal that
there is practically no difference. The scoring has been
transitory, so that there is a likelihood of all behaving
well, and with three horses to manage, all of them good
actors, it is within bounds to predict that three scores
will be the maximum number of times they will come
up for the word. This usual annoyance is, therefore,
avoided and the good nature of the assemblage, as well
as that of tbe horses has not been disturbed. Nos. one
and two are intent on beating each other from the
sounding of the starting gong. Number three thinks it
undesirable to keep up that furious gait and quietly
drops behind number one. Number one has a trifle the
best of it at the quarter, number two a neck in advance
at the half. Around the further turn number one is
eased a trifle and number two has his head on the shoul-
ders of his competitor. Long odds that number one
pulls away from the pole when he strikes the home-
stretch in order to get a firmer footing, or it may be that
he has "carried nutnbar two out" before reaching the
stretch. In that case number three has a show for tbe
heat as he will have the benefit of not losing an inch of
ground, and he may have eased his horse so much iD
the three-quarters that he finishes with more speed and
vigor than either of the others. Or should he be a length
behind when the others are fairly "straightened" into
the stretch, and theie is no opportuui'y for taking the
inside, he can work a long diagonal from inside so as to
reach the wire in front. Or he may have made up his
mind that his chances are increased by letting numbers
two and three fight for the heat without interruption,
and while they are doing the mile in very fast time, he
is contented to obtain the benefit of the hundred yards
allowance. Not too far back at the quarter, not too
great a gap at the half or three-quarters, but a gradual
easing on the last stretch. To take the same length of
time to go 1,000 yards that the others are completing

more than a full mile in, is a potent aid in this repeating
business, and so long as it is not palpably apparent that
a horse is not outclassed, number three will be as closely
watched as the others.

L?t us forsake the numerals and draw a sketch which
is not entirely fanciful.

A brown (or so nearly brown that the bay melts into
a shade which is nearly that of a piece of old mahogany,
the tints deepened by age and the polish heightened by
careful housewifery), a blood bay and a golden chestnut.
The brown secures the pole and he goes off with such
regular nervous action that even an uneducated eye is
aware that he is going fast. The bay hangs to him, not
so taking in his action but sticking to his adversary with
a will which compels admiration. There is a Bhrewd
look on the visage of the driver of the chestnut as he
takes iu at a glance the situation, and while the pilot of
the bay is urging his horse along, and that of the brown
is evidently determined that the bay shall stay behind,
his "mind is made up." The handsome chestnut is
taken back soothingly, and he shortens the semicircle by
keeping close to the pole. The brown has the best of it
as the quarter is reached, though the bay is on bis
haunches, and when the straight work is before him he
redoubles his efforts. For a time there is a hope tha^
he will succeed in forcing the brown off his feet, and his
driver's shouts of encourageu ent can be heard in the
stands. Gaily the leader glides along, stubbornly, gal-
lantly the bay is stiiving, stolidly sits the gray-haired
driver of the chestnut amid tbe clamor which reaches
him from the front, restraining his horse by word and
bit. They sweep around the turn with the brown still
iu the lead, the driver of the bay is apparently biding
his time for another onslaught on the homestretch.
Still there is the cheering voice, the intimation to go
along, aud he is not far off when the commencement of
the straight run home is made. Now comes the su-
preme moment. The words of encouragement have
given way to sharp ejaculations, the whish of the whip
can be heard and there is a look of anxiety on the face
of the brown's driver plainly seen through the binocu-
lar. But the rosewood hued steed is still keeping up the
rapid, energetic action, there is no faltering or scramb-
ling, and now they are close enough so that the binocu-
lar is not needed to notice any movement that is maae.
Tbe driver of the bay is nearly frantic in his endeavors
to overcome the slight gap. The whip is not so much
depended upon as voice and reins. At the bridge the
rebound of the soil-covered plank added to the great
flight of speed sends the bay off his feet; he bounds on
as though a bomb had been exploded under him, throws
up his head, gives a couple of nervous jumps, the left
forefoot is extended beyond its usual reach and when it
strikes the ground the trot is again resumed. Notice
the drivers. He of the brown has a blanched face,
though the set teeth and the flash of the eye exemplifies
resolution; he has a taut rein, is sitting still, and though
the whip is held in a position where it can be Cilled into
requisition it is not used; but he has a good length the
best of it, as the three in five distance is made. The
driver of the bay has worked himself into a delirium of
eagerness. His head thrown forward, his shoulders ele-
vated so as to touch his neck. His face is glowing with
excitement and his whol- frame is in a tremble of fer-
vency. Ecstasy aud pain, pain predominating so far as
can be judged from appearances. Short, snappish
shrieks, now lifting on the reins, now shaking ihe bit
and at every stride the snap of the lash. The horse is
fully out, not an effort wanting, he hangs with marvel-
ous pertinacity until the wire is over head, his competi-
tor a few feet in front of him. Horse anJ driver suc-
cumb to the inevitable, the heat is won and lost. The
driver of the chestnut has not lost sight of the strug-
gling animal for an instant, and as he drops quietly in
when they are turning around he, too, wears a satisfied
look as be notes the effect of the hard-fought battle.

A heat of that kind will be well worth the journey
across the bay to witness, and it is just as likely that all
three of the horses will fight for every heat. No matter
how the race is handled there ii scarcely a question but
that it will prove of exceeding interest. That each will
use every endeavor to win is so absolutely certain that
it appears somewhat foolish to mention that were it not
for the queer ideas which prevail about racing and trot-
ting.

In occupying so much space space with the Stallion
race, the other events cannot bo noticed as fully as we.
would like. But asthe full entry list appears iu the ad-
vertisement, a reference to that will show that it is a
programme which cannot fail to insure the best of sport,
racing, trotting aud pacing. We feel that the Stallion
race is fuch an emphatic commencement of tbe speed
programme of the fair that no one can afford to miss it,
and after that there will be enough to draw "pool
crowds" all through.

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1888

<£nc fgrecder and j&portsmau.

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The Bier Purse— Bay District Cours e .
In the advertisement of the Trotting Meeting of the
Bay District Association, appears a $j,000 purse, free
for all. The advertisement puts it on the 27th of Octo-
ber, but in order to secure entries from the stallions
eugaged in the National, Mr. Hinchman has resolved to
change the conditions. "When conversing with Mr.
Hinchman it was thought sufficient to incorporate a
clause so as to provide for a postponement of the
National, and that it wouli answer to say that should
the stallion race be postponed from the day set, there
should be a similiar postponement of the free-for-all.
There is an objection to this which was overlooked jn
the conversation. The National has the condition in-
corporated if "good day and good track," and if not good
on October 20th, the first day there after when the con-
ditions are fulfilled. Were it postponed until the
following Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, the $5,000
purse would be forced to one of these days on the follow-
ing week. To offer so much money in a trotting purse
in San Francisco, Saturday must be the day fixed for
decision in order to give a reasonable chance for a return
f jr the risk. Should the ctallion race be trotted on
Monday, then the following Saturday would do, but if
liter in the week they would come too close together,
and Saturday of the next week be the time, provided that
does not clash with the Blood Horse Meeting.

There is time enough, however, to consider this fea-
ture, though in the meantime we desire to call the atten-
tion of Eastern owners of trotters to Mr. Hinchman's
liberal offer. Arrangements can be made so that the
horses can reach here in time for the date announced,
and should there be a postponement they will be ready
for it. We feel that October 20th will be a fine day,
and the track in good shape, still such a contingency as
that mentioned must be provided for.

and those who Lave seen her trot asseverate that she
can mark the teens whenever afforded a fair chance.
From what we hear there is little question of her ability
to give a year and a beating to any colt in the State.

The Fairs Past.

Los Angeles, lone and Santa Rosa have brought their
fairs to a close, Pdtaluma and Chico coming to an end
with the close of this waek. A review is hardly pioper
until all are brought to a conclusion, and though the
most salient points have been noted, a retrospect a cou-
ple of months hence will be better than if presented
now. Notwithstanding that the California fairs are so
far in the lead of all otherss there are'ehance for improve-
ment. The question of dates is intricate and that there
must be clashing is a fixed fact. That a better arrange-
ment can be made is just as certain. L03 Angeles this
year seriously effected Santa Rosa and lone. Indirectly
the holding of the fair so early was prejudicial to San
Diego. With two fairs on the magnificient scale which
marked these southern exhibitions, held in consecutive
weeks, and after the northern associations had closed
their gates there would be in attendance all of the most
famous horses of central and northern California.

While it is true that Los Angeles was far more success-
this year than when the fair was held later, it was not
nearly so much so as should have followed the active and
persistant efforts made by those who had the manage-
ment in charge, and there were good reasons for a lack of
competitors in previous years. Although without offi-
cial information we hear from a reliable source that the
trotting purses at San Diego did not fill. This is to be
regretted by every one who has even a slight interest in
trotters as southern circuit would in time add greatly
to the trotting attractions of the wholj coast. From
what we hear of the people in San Diego who took the
affair in hand, there is little fear that one failure will be
accepted as final. Now that their beautiful city and
surrounding couutry has caught theeye of so many people
of means. Many of whom will become permanent
residents, and others who will winter there; the sports of
the turf and track must become a feature. This we feel
assured is not far off.

Favonia and Sunol-

Still another crack, still another phenomenon to the
credit of the "half-and-half" diversion, the dam of
Favonia being from Lightsome by Giencoe, the dam ot
Sunol from a daughter of Lexington. Thus the mare
which many deem to be the coining; star of the tracks
has the same granddam as Luke Blackburn; the more
enthusiastic predicting that the next to score 2:10 or
better will be the daughter of Widgewood and Fadette.
A few whom we thought were so thoroughly imbued
with nrejudices against near crosses of thoroughbred as
to preclude candid avowals admit that a granddam will
do, but nothing nearer, but how is a granddam to be
secured without having obtained the da.mr'

Never mind! Events are marching on, and with the
aid of Palo Alto there will be more half-and-halfs to
adorn the breeding paddocks. Writing Palto Alto
brought Sunol to our remembrance, well worthy she
is to be coupled with the heroine of the Grand Circuit,

Look Out for a Sinelefooter.

Not Anteire who has troubled us so long with his per-
sistency in going at that popular (to some) saddle gaiti
but a dark bay, lo£ hands, black points, left hind foot
white, full black tail, branded on left shoulder C. P.
He is stylish in harness or saddle, and altogether what
may be termed a handsome horse.

The title is in our friend Sanford Bennett, but unfor-
tunately some ■ scamps are in possession, having

stolen him from the owners stable in Alameda a week
ago last Wednesday night.

Shrewd scamps evidently, as something like a half score
horses, besides wagons and harness, have been stolen in
the past few weeks, and that so skilfully as not to leave
a scent which sleuth hounds of the law could follow.
It is a long time after the commission of the crime to
send the Breeder and Sportsman after them, but as
after being started the paper will travel faster than the
boss singlefooter we saw at St. Louis in 1859, which
reeled off a mila in 2:43, it may be that some one of our
readers man intercept the fugitive.

Welcome toudie D.

I hear that Mr. John S. Clark intends to send Sudie D. to
California this fall and that Mike Bowerman will prepare her
for a fast two-year-old record. She has a high mark" to beat
in Wildflower's 2:21, but there is a possibility that Sndi9 D.
may beat it, as she did Hinda Kose's record as a yearling last
October.

The above was cut from the Sporting World, and we
can assure Messrs. Clark and Bowerman that they and
their grand fiily will receive a hearty welcome. Unques-
tionably she will be granted a trial of Sunol's speed,
with, perhaps, Visalia as an accompaniment, and should
she defeat one or both of the Occidental damsels, many a
bumper will be quaffed to her honor, and the hurrahs
re-echo from the massive portals of the Golden Gate.
Given one of our glorious October or November days, the
Bay District course in the order we have seen it in either
of these months, the fillies right, and it is a hundred to
one that a new record will be established. Not honor
alone, if the Kentucky filly can take the measure of the
home-bred, barrels of dollars can also be captured.

Glenbrook Fair.

There are long sides to the triangle, the points of which
mark the location of the fairs which will be held next
week. The bj.se running from O-tklmdto Marysville
the short line from Marysville to Glenbrook, thehypoth-
enuse from there to the starting point. We cannot name
the number of miles either leg will measure, though if
each apex were made the point within a circle, the cir-
cumferences-of which would touch, a country would be
included, which the world could not excel. Not having
a map within reach we cannot authoritatively say where
the meeting place would be of the circles which had
centers in Marysville and Glenbrook, but there i-* little
doubt that the latter would embrace a section which had
all the elements of wealth and prosperity within its
periphery.

Nevada and Placer are the counties embraced in the
district. Kich as are the goldmines of this section, theie
is no lack of everything else to make life comfortable,
and add a variety of charms to existence. "Corn, wine
and oil" in abundance, valleys as fair as the Happy
Valley of Rasselas, hillsides gorgeous with the flowers of
spring time, and iu the autumn brilliant with every
variety of fruit. It is not surprising that the annual
fair should bring so many thousands of people to witness
the contests, when it is rare to find a family which is not
"comfortably fixed " And miners, too, are proverbial
for making the most of life in the sunshine, and their
hearty hurrahs show that underground work does not tell
injuriously on their lungs. They will have plenty of
chance to cheer, as there are so many of the blue bloods
engaged, and better than prophesies, and of greater force
than predictions is the following list of entries. A grand
array, a sure token of plenty of sport. The entries
follow:

TUESDAY— AUGUST 28TH.
No. 1. Running— Open to all, S25 entrance- S10 forfeit, ?160 added;
second horse 850, third $25. Tbree-fourtbs of a mile and repeat.

W. M. Murry Sacramento, s c Peregrine

By Joe Hooker, dam IreDe Harding.

G. W. Trahern, Sicrameuto, cbm Blue Bonnet

By Joe Hooker, dam Kate Carson.

A. Y. Stephenson, lone, b m Avoudale

By Marmadube, dam Pirouette.

L. A. Blasingame, Fresno, b m Leap Year

By Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

W. L. Davis, Stockton, bs Jack Brady

By Wildidle, dam Sour GrapeB.
No. 2. Trotting— 2;:i0 class. Open to all. Purse $500. (Did not
nil).
No. 2. TrottiDg-For three-year-olda and under.
No. 3. Substitute Trotting— Purse t'300.

E. C. Morgao, GrasB Valley, b m Beatrice

By sterling, dam unknown.

A. D. West. Grass Valley, b h „„„ ,„ ...

By Tilton Almont. dam-rt^'V General Hamilton

C.F.Taylor. Nevada City, bf...^; B!ufl ^

WEDNESDAY— .ycuST fi^m.

-^d-bo^rVrSW ■Mtfh!»Ca' "? f0r'e"' «300 **•"
G. W. Tiabern, Sacramento' h r "nd repeat" ,, „

Py Leinster, dam Lilly sVrapson' ' \ D"6 Dou«U8B

L. A. Blasincame, Fresno, b s.. . wnriv>n

By BayBwater, dam Hercliide neriue.

W.L. Davis, Stockton, bs ,„„t -„,,».

By Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes. > JaCk B 7

Patiick Riley, Grass Valley, b g „,„ TllftH

By Thad Stevens, dam Ladv Amanda '

Wm.Boots.Milpitaa.bg * T ,.„

By Thad Stevens, dam Gypsy.

No. 5. Running-Open to all. For two-year-olds »is entrance
J10 forfeit. 6150 added; second:horse S50. .third 3i5 Fiv?i/hVh?of a

JobuReavey k Co., San Francisco, b f Bessie Bli&unnii

By Shannon , dam Betty Bishop. Shannon

W. M. Murry, Sacramento, be Almont

By Three Cheers, dam by Question

G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, be G W

By Kyrle Daly, dam by Thad Stevens".

No. 6. Trottiu^-2:60 class, Open to all . Purse 5*00, (Did no1

No. 6. Substitute Trotting— For named horses, Pnrse 825C
A. Morgan. Grass Valley sg . F .

By Nelson, dam unknown
C.R.Clark, Nevada City, bm Ma-cie O

By Doncaster, dam by McCracken
G. F.Jacobs, Nevada City, b f Sidney J

By Revolution, dam by McCracken
A.D. West, Grass Valley yel]je Q

THURSDAY— ACGCST 3CTH.

No. 7. Running-Diat.ict, 325 entrance, $10 forfeit, S1Q0 added.
Second boree $50, third £25. Half mile and repeat
Win Ladue, Roseville, g g ' G - .

By Geo . .Miller, dam by Belmont J

Patrick Riley, Grass Valley, b g □;_ TVll/,

By Thad Stevens, dam Lady Amanda.' "

John Inving, Grass Valley, bs ^ick of the Wood*

By Leinster, dam Little Sophie. 8

A. D. We^t, Grass Valley, b g wiiv tt,a b-w

By Leinster, dam Lilly Simpson.' B.lly the Kid

No. 8. Trotting-2:10 class. Open to all Puree 5500. (Did not

No. 8, Substitute Trotting— For named horses. Purse $400

A. D. West, Grass Valley, bs GmH»milt«n

By Tilton Almont. dam Cricket " Hamillon

F. F. Taylor, Nevada Citv. b s p„hft

By Echo, dam by Belmont. "sna

S. A. Eddy, Nevada City Bedford

No. 9. Pacing-2:30 class. Open to all. Purse ?500. (Did not

FRI11AY— AUGUST 31ST.

No. 10. Running-Open to all. ?50 entrance, 825 forfeit. $250 added
Second horse $75, third ?50. One mile and a half.

G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, be Haidee

By King Alfonso, dam Inverness.
E. Flitner. lone, br g Menlo

By Young Prince, dam Hattie Hawthorn. "
A. Y. Stephenson, Boise Citv, b m Sikh* a

By Marmaduke, dam Pirouette. " ' ' ouslB 3

L. A. Blasingame, Fresno, bm r„, Vp<w

By Norfolk, dam Lidy Jane. p Iear

W. Boots Milpitas, blk g T fl

By Thad Stevens, dam Gypsy.

No. 11. Running-Open to atl. S25 entrance $10 forfeit 3150
added. Sfcond horse f50, third $25. Fi-ve-eighths of a mile and re-
peat,
W. M. Murry, Sacramento, s c Perecrine

By-Joe Hoaker, dam Irene Harding.
Oos. Woodburn, Sacramento, s s j -r jt

By Emerson Kilpe, dam by Joe Daniels.
G. W. Trahern, Sacramento, ch m". Blue Bonnet

By Joe Hooker, dam Kale Carson.
E. Mitner, Sacramento, b m Minnie R

By Scaniperdown, dam Sallie Blur.
Robert Munroe, Oakdale, ch h Pickpocket

By Joe Daniels, dam by Specter.
H. E. Barton, lone, b s Painkiller

By Joe Hooker, dam Betsy Msguire.
H. E. Barton, lone, bm ... Minnie B

ByLemstPr, dam unknown.
L A Blisingame. Fiesno, bs Hermes

By Bayswater, dam Hercliide.
No 12 TrottiDg— 2:24?class Open to all purse $500 (Did not fill)
No Id Running— Saddle Horse. Stake District Catch weights 55
entrance, ?5 added Four moueyF: 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent One mile
Reopened until Cpjiof day preceding race.

SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 1ST.

Noli Running-Open to all $50 entrance. $25 forfeit ?U0Q added
Second horse s-75, third ?50 One mile and repeat.
G W Trahern, Saciamento, b g Dave Douelaa

By Leinster, d"m Lilly Simpson.
A Y Stephenson, Boise City, s m Susie S

By Marmaduke, dam Pirouette.
W L Davis, Stockton, b s jac^ gr-^jy

By Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes.

Patrick Riley, Grass Valley, b g s$r Thad

By Thad Stevens, dam Lady Amanda.

Wm Boots, Milpitas, blk g In lex

By Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy
No. 13. Runuing-DiHtrict. *J0 entrance; 810 forfeit; fKO added-
second horse 5-iO, third $26. Five-eighths of a mile.

Patrick Riley, Grans Valley, b g sir Thad

By Thad Stevens, dam Lady Amanda

John Irving, Grass Valley, as Nick of the Woods

By Leinster, dam Little Sophie

Wm Lachee. Roseville, gg Grev Guest

By Geo Miller, <Jani by Belmont
No. 15. Trottiog-2:27 diss. Open to all. Purse $601). declared
filled with thiee entries.

Owen Bros , rresno, g s Barbero

By Len Rcse, dam Barbara

H H Eelman. Fresno Emma Temple

By Jackson Temple, dam by Emigrant

G H Doherty, Crescent Mills, bra Vlctcr

By Echo, dam by S*oodburn
No. 17 Pacing— 2:'iG class Open to all Purse $500 Did not fill
George Flrtcheb, Beoretuy.

We have received a photograph of a Dew mile track built
at Altaville, Calaveras County, by Mr. J. H. Walter. The
(irst races were ran over the (rack on July 3rd. Mr. Walter
proposes to eocoura^e the sport in his section by giving
races occaseionally, and will accommodate horsemen who
desire to use the tr<ick for training purposes.

Ou Aug, 10th, W. H. Wilson, Abdallah Park, Cyntbiana,
Ky., had the misfortune to lose a fine colt fcaled May 29tb,
1888, by Sultan 2:24, dam Mambrino Kate, record 2:24, by
Mambnuo Piitchen. This ie quite a loss as the colt wa*s
valaed veiy highly.

The three-year-old trotter Memo, owned by Mr. Jas. P.
Kerr of tbi3 city, cut his qnarter severely at Petalurua last
Tuesday and had to be withdrawn fromtbe btake trotted
yesterday. It is doubtful if the colt will be started before
tbe State Fair.

Secretary Smith Informs ub that there are over 400 cattle
stalls, with double the accommodation for sheep, swine and
poultry, that they had last year. There will be 305 box>M
and 100 open stalls for horses, nearly all this room I
secured.

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Aug. 25

Next Tuesday the Mar sville exhibition opens. That
the fair of this year is ure to be the best which has ever
been held there, wi1' ^e readily conceded by those who
havc attended pr^r exhibitions, and who will examine
the entries publ3Ded in tfje paper of last week. Never
before such • grand list of entries, the past does not
show a likr gathering of fast horae3. Eighty-five is a
goodly Dumber when named in fifteen races, and when
the naipes are looked over, it will be seen thit a great
majority of the contestants are horses of note. While
the horses at the Gotden Gate will be under the eye of
thousands of people, at the same time there will be dense
crowds on the up-country grounds. There are horses
enough and people enough in California now to permit
fairs being held in three places without the risk of fail-
ure, and when the reports are received from Glenbrook,
Marysville and Oakland there is no hazard in stating
that included in the reports will be notices of "large
attendance" at every place. There has been a fair

"Change in. Luck."

The following is what "Black and Blue" has to say in the
Mail and Express in relation to the changes of luck in prom-
inent racing stables. Unpleasant as it is to the recipients of
the frowns of the blind priestess, when she so persistently
insists that wrong cards shall come out of the bos and keep
"a-coming," it is a good thing for the royal sport. Were it
possible to hold the advantage for season after season by one
of the big stables, just so surely would interest fly. The
glorious uncertainty is the grand charm and withont that,
racing would p]ay out. The victory of Proctor Knott in the
Junior Champion, was a god-Bend to those who attend the
races, if even it was a huge turn of good luck to our old
friend Sam Bryant. Now was a time when it was thought
Col. W. B. Johnson of Virginia was invincible. He was
dubbed the "Napoleon of the Turf" and certainly, if any
one was entitled to the honor, it was the man who had
made so many succeseful campaigns. There were Waterloos
in store for him, and the defeat of Henry by Eclipse, and
Boston by Fashion, proved that in the games of the turf
there could be disaster as well as in the realities of the bat'le.
field. The McDaniel's confederacy conquered year after
division of the trotters between Oakland and Marysville year, until things began to crack, and so long a list of names
and the classes at either are well represented. Those could be presented all of them telling the same tale.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I notice in your issue
of AuguBt 4th that Jay-Eye-See received a bad gash in one of
his fore legs by comiDg in contact with a barb wire fence,
whil6 playing in bis paddock at Hickory Grove Farm. "

Allow me to inform you that such are not the facts of the
case, as there is not a particle of barb wire on Hickory Grove
Farm. He did, however, receive a gash in his left fore leg, but
it was done by running through a wet place in the paddock,
his forelegs became somewhat mired and being at speed
bis hind foot struck the fore leg. If he had had shoes on I
think it would have permanently rained him, but as it was
he did not take a lame step.

The only unsound spot Jay-Eye-See ever had is in the ten-
don of the right fore leg. This was punctured last February,
and I think beyond doubt he will be as sound as ever in
18S9.

I presume yonr information in regard to his accident wai
obtained in some way through the Chicago daily papers. I
am sorry to say they seldom report correctly in regard to
my horses. Yours truly. J. I. Cask.

which did not fill to the standard will be replaced by
others, and as that association is more than liberal,
horses which have not been engaged can go there with
an assurance that a place will be made for them. The
best commentary on this fair, however, is the republica-
tion of the entry list as even a slight acquaintance will
snow that a rare bill is presented.

No. 1— Ti-otting— Two-year- old diss.

fi\ M. Billups, Colusa, enters b g Tart, W. Merrill, Willows, enters
b f Annie E.

No. 2— Running— Two-year-old class; half-mile dash.

J. Holland, Chico, enters b s 3t. Ledger. C. F. Silva, Vernou, enters
b g Little Dick. W. M. Murray, lone, enters b g Almont.

No. 3— Trotting— Three- minute class.

C. A. Durfee. Los Angeles, enters g s Dick Richmond. J. H. Kelly,
Los Angeles, enters s m Pink. R. ii. Walton, San Joee, enters b s
Argent. H. W. Seale, Mayfield, enters c m Sunflower. M. Biggs, Jr.,
Biggs, enters b g Blockade. D. E. Knight, Maryivllle, enters b m
Daisy. D. E. Knight, Marysville, enters b m Knighthood. Frank
Grant, Marysville, enters b g Surgeon. P. G. Crawford, Willows,
enters s m Belle C. C. Raisb, Marysville, enters b m Patchwork. J.

E. King, Woodland, enters b g Fred L. A. L Hinds, San Francisco,
enters b m Cricket. J. B. McDonald, Marysville, enters b m Fedora.
J. R. Hodson, Sacramento, enters ch g The Dude. J. Greely, Marys-
vill", enters b s Mill Boy.

No. 4— Trotting— 2:35 claBS.

C . A. Durfee, Los Angeles, enters b g Don Toinas. A, L. Hinds, San
Francisco, enters b m Cricket. S. C. Tryon, Sacramento, enters s m
Eva W.

No. 5— Half mile and repeat.— Banning.

M. McCrimmon, Lincoln, enters b g Menlo. J. W. Dowell, Marys-
ville, enters b g Little Cap. M. Biggs, Jr., Biggs, enters b g Heenan.
J. Stevens, Chico, enters b s San Luis Obispo. G. W. Spencer, Grimes
Landinp, enters b m Lena. E. Flitner, lone, enters b m Minnie R

F. M. Starkey, Los Angeles, enters s g Sleepy Dick. b. C. Trvon,
Sacramento, enters s g Adonis. W. M. Murry enters s c J. R M.' W.
M. Murry enters s c Perigree,

No. 6— Trotting— Three-year-old class.

W. M. Billups, Colusa, enters b £ Langmont. C. A. Durfee, Los
Angeles, enters b s Oossiper. R. R. Merrill, Willows, enters blk s
W. W. L. E.Yates, Haywards, enters b g Yoland. James Johnson,
Oakland, enters tr b Aaron. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters
br s Balkin. Sewell Harris, Sutter County, enters b s Director H.

No. 7- Trotting. —2 :27 class .

A. T. Jackson, StocktOD, enters b g Ed. P. Garrett, Cbico, enters s
g Wallace G. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b s Alpheus. J. B.
McDonald, Marysville, enters b m Hazel Kirk. Housar & Soule, lone,
enters br s Ha Ha. J. R. Hodson, Sacramento, enters ArtiBt.

No. 8-Ayer Stakc-Tro'ting.

D. E. Knight, Marysville, enters b s Spring Box. F. E. Griffiths,
Marysville, enters blk s Avalanche. Folk Coats, Yuba Cily, enters br
m Allie Wilkes.

No. 9 -Pacing -2:20 class.

W. M. Billups, Colusa, enters b s Almont Patchen. C. 0. Durfee,
Los Angeles, enterB b m Elwood. C. S. Roberts, San Jose, enters ch g
Belmont Boy. S. C. Tryon, Sacramento, enters b g Pocahontas. J. R.
Hodson, Sacramento, enters b g Bracelet.

No. 10-Trotting— 2:40.

C. A, Duifee, Los Angeles, enters Dick Richmond. R.H.Walton,
San, Jose, enters bs Argent, U. E. Knight enters b m Daisy. J.
M. Dowell, Marysville, enters b g Lohengrin. C. Lawrence. Chico,
enters g s Maxwell. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b m Cricket.
J. B. McDonald, Marysville, enters b s Mill Boy. J. R. Hodson, Sacra-
mento, enters ch g The Dude.

No. 11— One mile and repeat. Running.

W. M. Muiry enters s c J. M. K. M. McCrimmen, Lincola, enters
bg Menlo. M. Bigga, Jr., enters bg Heenan. J. Holland, Chico,
enters b m Nettie Moke.

No. 12— Trotting— 2:50 class.

M. Biggs, Jr. enters b g Blockade. H. W. Seale, Mayfield, enters c
m Sunflower. J. H. Kelly, Los Angeles, enters s m Pink. C. A.
Duffee, Lob Angeles, enters bRGossiper. D. E. Knight, Marysville,
enters b m Daisy. D. E. Knight, MaryBville, enters b m Knighthood.
F. G. Crawford, Willows, enters s m liell C. John E. King, Woodlind,
enters b m Minnie S. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b c Balkan.
J. B. McDonald, Marysville, enters b m Fedora.

No. 13 -Trotting -2:30 class.

O. A Durfee, Los AngeleB, enters b g Don Tomas. J. A. Linscott,
Watsonville, eDters s g Jim L. A. L. Hinds, San Francisco, enters b
s Alpheus. J ~B McDonald, Marysville, enters b m Hazel Kirke. S.
C. Tryon, Sacramento, enters s m Eva W. W, H. Voiget, Sin Jose,
enters b s Eros.

No. 14— One mile dash.— Running.

W. M. Murrr, lone, enters s c Peregrine. M McCrimmon, Lincoln,
enters b g Menlo. M. Biggs, Jr. Biggs, enters b c Heenan. Ci W
Spence, Grimes Landing, enters bm Lena E Flitner, lone enters
b m Minnie R. S C Tryon, lone, enters s g Adonis

No 15— Trotting— 2:23 class

J H Kelly, Los Angeles, enters b g Valentine Race No 1 wilt be
filled and will go. Race No 2 will not fill, and another made up will
t <ke Ihe place of it. No 4 will be filled or go with threa starters No 8
will go with four starters. No H will go with three starters. No 15
did not 611 and a good irotting race will be made up to take the pi ice
of 15. However, letters mailed at any point in the Slate on the 10th
are entitled to be reeeived *s legal entries, and there may be some yet
to arrive. In any event a fine list of races is already assured as there
is a good lot of entries, eighty-five in all

Age of Guy Wilkes.

Last week we accepted the age of Guy Wilkes as given
in Wallace's Year Book. This says that he was foaled
in 1878. Mr. Corbitt has a letter from his breeder in
which he places the date of foaling quite late in 1870,
July, if we remember correctly, though knowing the
groat care which is taken to be accurate in compiling
that greatest of all trotting books, we thought that Mr.
Dunn, perhaps, had inadvertently given the wrong year.
Mr. Corbitt informs us that he has additional proof, so
that probably the error is in the Year Book.

Mr. J. B. Eaggin did not succeed in winning the Junior
Chambion Stakes at Monmouth on Saturday last, but he
managed to win the August stakes yesterday with his colt
Fresno, that ran third in the Junior ChampioD, Fresno was
not fast enough to defeat that royally good two-year-old
Proctur Knott, but he was reasonably sure of winning the
August Stakes, with every winner penalized. Fresno is a colt
of good quality, and so is his stable companion, Salvator.
The two will win useful victories for Mr. Haggin's stable, and
it is a fity that they have not been ready before this to take
their share of the equine honors that have gone to the two-
year-old horses. When Mr. Haggin reduces the size of his
Btable he will have less forfeits to pay and more stakes to his
credit.

While the il!-luok of Mr. Haggin's Btable has been on the
tongue of every turf-goer this 6eason, especially 6ioce the be-
ginning of the Sheepshead Bay meeting, there has been little
attention paid to the misfortunes of that once most powerful
stable known far and wide as "The Dwyers." At this time
last year, and for many years before, they were in the
height of their prosperity at Monmouth. That famous track
knows them no more. It is true that on Saturday last they
went there and tried to win the Junior Champion Stakes
with Oregon, and the Senior Champion with Kingston.
Miserable failures they made in both races. Last year they
won the two Champion Stakes.

To-day the once mighty Dwyer stable, that is the shreds of
it, can be found at Saratoga. On Saturday laBt Oregon and
KingBtOD were beaten off. Yesterday Bessie June was made
to look like a South Carolina mule, so badly was she beaten
in the race she ran. The same is the case with Brussels, Servia
and Prospect. The same ia true of many other horses in the
once all-conquering stable. Inspector B. and Pontiac are
cripples once again. Hanover ia not himself. Kingston can
not run as he did last year. Tea Tray is useless. PerkinB is
a counterfeit. Bella B. is useful once in a while. The entire
stable has gone wrong, and what was once the most powerful
combination on the turf has no longer the power to defeat
the piratical confederacy that annually infests Saratoga.

Such a going to pieces of a stable has rarely been seen. It
is no wonder that Mrs. Michael Dwyer thinks her husband
would be better off in health should he abandon his turf
enterprises. She has said she would like to see him retire,
because the worry and the work are not repaid by the profit.
The case begins to look like it has been painted. The
Brooklyn stable has certainly lost its supremacy. The "all
black" of Brookdale and the "maroon" of Babylon are in
the van. Those that were so often defeated are the con-
querors. They act as if they had come to stay. Mr. Withers,
of Brookdale, has the champion two-year-old horses taken as
a whole, and Mr. Belmont, of the Babylon btable,
follows in close order. In the list of three-year-old
colts Mr. Belmont, takes the lead, and in the three-year-old
fillies the lead goes to Mr. Withers.

All this change has come within a few months, to be Bure,
but it means at least, the reign of a season. The Haggin
stable next to the Dwyers has felt the strain in the largest
degree. Mr. Galway, of the Preaknees stable, has had his
share of good fortune. Capt. S. S. Brown, the Pittsburg
turfman, has sadly felt the change from victory to defeat.
Blue Wing went wrong for him. Stuyvesant went lame
Rightaway broke down. The Don was put on the sick list,
so was Sunbeam. Good fortune would not Bmile on him,
and he follows close to the Dwyars in the matter of misfor-
tune. When Defaulter was ripe for victory ha went wrong,
after patient nursing he was once again prepared. He won
a stake and defeated Badge. Then again he went wrong,
and it is no wonder that Capt. Brown, in the face of all these
unexpected reverses, think-* it would be a good thing for him
to quit the turf and leave it to those like Pulsifer, who have
odd streaks of luck with second class horses.

There is no doubt that the fortunes of the Dwyers have
not been at so low an ebb in many years. They have paid
high prices lor their stock. They have made nominations
iu ill the rich stakes, and it is certainly galling to them to be
compelled to leave Monmouth Park and race their best ani-
mals at Saratoga. Even tbere they cannot win with any
conspicuous success. The cloud of ill-luck baDgs over them.
Their horsea go astray when inoet depended upon. There
seems to be no certainly for the Dwyer stable, no matter
what the race or whbt the class they start in. The Dwyers,
however, are philosophical enough to withstand their present
run of misfortune. They have a great stable when properly
managed. They may win many triumphs in the autumn of
the year, and if they should not they have good two-year-
old stock to fall back on in the two-year-old stakes of 18S9.

Sales of Trotters — W. H. Wilson, AbdBllah Park, Cyn-
thiana, Ky., sold to B.K, Livingston, Hamersvile, Ohio, bay
mare Madam Victor by Indianapolis, record 2:21, dam by
Indian Chief, sire of Lady De Jarnette, record 2:23, and
Warrior 2:26; second dam by Joe DowniDg.

W. H. Wilson, Abdallah Park, (Jynthiana, Ky., has sold to
Geo. H. Hooper, New York City, bay n'lly Bessie Oton by
Sultan 2:24, "dam Nettie Ward by Echo, sire of Belle Echo
2:20, and others; second dam by Goldfinder, third dam by
Langford.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters received without the vrriter'o name cannot receive attention.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Mr. Remfree, Antioch.

The best record of the trotting horse Dexter was 2:17£.

Ioquirer.

What is the record in a yearling race.

Answer. — The fastest yearling records are: Norlaine's
2:311, Sudie D.'s 2:35$ and Hinda Hose's 2:36£, all are made
against time. In a race the fastest yearling record is that of*
Fleet made at Petaluma, August 22 of this year, 2:44. Pre-
vious to that date the beat was that of Eambrino Bismark,
2:49£; made at Lexington, Ky., Oct. 12, 1887. Sudie D. had
beaten him Oct. 1, in 2:54 J. The information now at hand
does not show that more than two or three other yearlings
ever beat 3:00 in a race. Your inquiry arrived just as the
forms were closing, and there was no time for a careful
search.

Pair Notes.

The importance which attaches to the State Fair at Sacra-
mento, is second to no similar institution in the United
States. Everything in California is done on a large scale,
she has great products, the finest live stock, and the fastest
racers in America. She offers the largest prizes and has the
largest pavilion this Bide of the Mississippi. California,
young as she is, can hold her own against the world.

We have received the Premium list of the 28lh Annual
Fair of the Contra Costa County Agricultural and Industrial
Association. We find it to be not only neatly gotten up, but
quite comprehensive and extensive. In addition to the long
and liberal list of awards, it is the intention of the manage-
ment to give special premiums to articles of merit not enum-
erated in the published list. With energetic and thoroughly
reliable officers of the fair and a rich and wonderfully pro-
ductive county, the exhibition should be a success in every
particular.

The fair at Chico was the most successful one held. More
stalls were built than last year to the number of 60. A herd
of polled Angus cattle from Sacramento, was a very attract-
ive feature. The Petaluma fair also succeeded in making a
successful showing; the best in nine yeaie.

Coming Cattle Sales.

We hope that the exceptionally tine gradeB of cattle which
are soon to be offered for Bale by Messrs. Dnnlap of Gales-
burg, Illinois; and Burnham of Kansas, will attract the
renewed attention of breeders of the Pacific Coast to the
necessity of obtaining nothing but the highest class of
animal. Our hope extends farther; it is that theBe and
other Eastern dealers will in time tind that the resources of
Oregon, Washington Territory and other places west of the
Rockies, will be amply sufficient to increase and perpetuate
the best strains, this in time rendering our farmers less de-
pendent on the present yearly Bales of Eastern bred animals.
The cattle interests on thiB Coast are large, they are worthy
of every effort which can be put forth for their advancement,
and we trust that MeBsis. Dunlap and Burnham's shorthorns
will meet with appreciative and enthusiastic buyers.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. D. M. Dunlap at the
Boden Farm sale of Shorthorns. Mr. Dunlap comes to us
all the way from Galesbury, III , bringing with him a herd
of Shorthorn Durham Cattle. These cattle have all been
selected from the best herds in Illinois and Iowa, and each
one irrespective of pedigree, will be sold on his individual
merit. Mr. Dunlap is thoroughly a cattleman, loviog the
business sufficiently to render him an enthusiast in fine and
choice strains. Aside from the claims he has to our atten-
tion as dealer in btrictly hrst-class stock, he bas the addi-
tional advantage of possessing a happy, genial nature, and
the rare gift of a thorough knowledge of his business. We
wish him all success in this his latest venture.

His herd will be ready for inspection August 1st, at P. H.
Murphy's, one mile from Perkius, wbioh place is eight miles
from Sacramento. There are eighteen thoroughbreds
offered fur sale.

Mr. Burnham no doubt thinks it as easy to sell good cattle
in California as bad ones at horne; he has come well pre-
pared, the pick of Higginbotham's and Bill tfc Baruham's
herds are to be exhibited during the fair week at Sacramento.
Mr. Barnham bas secured a vacint lot opposite the fair
RroundB. Col. S. A. Sawyer will conduct the sale on the
Tuesday and Weinesday of the last week of the fair.

Mr. F. H. Burke, 401 Montgomery slreet, San Francisco,
informs us that he will sell large numbers of thoroughbred
Holsteius at the conclusion of the Reno Fair next moDth; and
as be has promised us every facility for obtaining informa-
tion conccroing them, we purpose to Rive a detailed descrip-
tion in a future issue of the Breeder and Sportsman. He
is sd enterprising Californian and as such deserves especial
encouragement from those on this Coast who wish to obtain
the very best blooded stock.

W. Scott Moore, one of the most prominent cattlemen of
the southwest, died at Albuquerque, N. M , on August 17th.

1888

%ht ^xtt&tx awtt gyavtsmtm.

12b

There was a group of men talking horse, says the Free
Press, in the office of the hotel Cadillac when they were joined
by a ttranger who kept putting in his oar at every opening,
and who fioally observed:

"Tea, 1 expect I owned the first horse which ever trotted a
mile in three minutes."

"You? Did yon ever own a horse?" sharply queried one
of the group.

"Of course I did."

"A real horse?"

"Certainly."

"Flesh and blood?"

"Yes, sir."

"Look here, my friend, you've heard of a spavin on a horse,
haven't yon?

"I should say I had! I've cured a dozen of 'em."

"Then you are just the man to settle a dispute. Do these
Bpavins break out in the lower jaw? Don't answer me off-
hand, but take time to think, as much depends on it. Walk
about a little and be sure you are right."

The stranger got up in a dazed way, walked to the door,
and as he turned to come back he saw that his chair bad
been filled, and that it was a cold cut on him.

"Where do spavins break out?" he muttered as he surveyed
the group. "That's according. If I can git hold of the fel-
ler who made a fool out of me spavins will break out of him
in ten thousand places at once, and they'll be gosh darned
spavins to boot!"

Several cases of glanders have appeared at South Butte
this summer. A. J. Spear has been oompelled to shoot nine
head of horses and mules. Great care should be taken to
prevent any spread of the malady.

The first creamery in Iowa "was settled fourteen years ago.
Now there are 495 creameries in the State, beside fifty-six
cheese factories and 85,000,000 pounds of butter are exported
yearly. ^

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club-

The float being under repairs it is almost impossible to get
canoes into or out of the clubhouse except at high water, and
in consequence there was very little sailing done last Sun-
day. One day last week however, a very pleasant mooulight
party was organized, , Canoe Flirt and Conehita left the
clubhouse at 4 o'clock and miming up the creek anchored oh*
Chestnut street, Alameda, their skippers going ashore.
Returning about 7:30, a gay party embarked, and sailing
down the creek were joined lower down by the Mystic, Hebe
and Gypsy, all with ladies on board. The night was perfect
moonlight and a warm light breeze, not strong enough to
necessitate sitting out on deck, so well tucked in with
wraps and to musical accompaniment, the tour of the basin
was made. When the boathouse was reached, and the
canoe housed, supper was enjoyed in the clubroom. Mr.
Geo. Wright has just returnod from a trip to Oregon and
reports a visit to the boathouBe at Portland. There is no
distinct canoe club there, but a good many are owned and
kept in connection with the rowing club. They are not very
far advanced in scientific canoe sailing, and enquiry regard-
ing an interstate canoe race "provoked little enthusiasm.
Most of their boats are of Bowdish's build.

THE GUff,

Dove shooting is about done, the birds having been so
thinned out as to mufce it hardly worth while to look for
them. Mr. John Ferguson spent a day last week at Antiucb
in company with Mr. Remfree. The foot hills about Antioch
were shot over, but only a few dozen doves were shot, and
those not in the best condition. About Fleasantou a little
better sport is to be bad, and about Dry Creek, above Napa,
the birds are still fairly plenty. The creeks back of Winters
always harbor a good many doved, which go out into adjacent
fields at morning and evening, at which time or when the
birds are returning to water, very good shooting may be had,
although the heat is so intense that the barrels soon become
oaked, and the shooter Is fairly baked. Some time since,
two well-known San Francisco sportsmen as well staled
Maynard and Bennet, went to Fatah Creek near Winters in
Company with J. M. BasBford, Br.; Henry A. and Joe
Bassford. The Bassfords, by long yeur.s spent in the torrid
Yaca Valley had grown Salamander like and were not
annoyed by the heat. But the portly San Franciscans, nsed
only to refrigerant sea breezes, fairly melted in the Sirocco
which swept up Putah Creek, and took off garment after
garment, until they stood uncovered except for their guns.
They shot doves a few moments, then plunged into the
creek, then shot awhile longer, then repeated the plunge
and so continued for several hours, until one of them felt a
tingling in the back; within an honr they were lobster red
and in all the agony usually reserved for small sunburned
boys. Salt butter applied freely, did not appear to lessen
their distress. Strange imprecations fell from their generally
pnre lips, and not until they had reached a friendly farm and
been painted with thick cream were they appeased. Dove
shooting in such weather is risky, both to health, and be-
cause the game almost certainly becomes tainted before it
can be used.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Death of Seth Green-
On August 18th at Rochester, N. Y., Seth Green died,
aged 71 years, and more full of honors than of years. Born
at Rochester, he while young was engaged in fishing the
.adjacent lakes for market, and incidentally invented many
most ingenious appliances and methods of taking fish at least
xost and preserving them in condition most suited to command
ready and profitable sale. He remained a fisherman for
about thirty years, aoonmulating a modest competency, and
then purchased a plat of land through which a part of Cale-
donia Creek runs, a stream well suited to experiments in
fish culture. His first plant was not extensive, but his
success was fo marked that increased accommodation soon
w&i needed, and he enlarged his facilities little by little until
lie had an extensive and perfectly appointed hatchery, em-
bodying his peculiar ideas as to systems of impregnation and
care of spawn. Confining his attention to the salmonidae at
.first, he afterward sacoeeded in hatching many other edible
iishes, including shad and white fish. In 1868 he was
appointed a Fish Commissioner uf New York, and in 1870

was made Superintendent of the Commission, his duty being
in the main to attend the hatcheries at Caledonia and Cold
Spring Harbor, both of which he maintained at the highest
point of efficiency up to the time of his death. A severe and
practical man, Mr. Green exerted an influence within the
lines of his chosen work, greater perhaps than that of any
puiculturist of the generation. Never misled by science
falsely so-called, and possessing deep knowledge of the habits
and worth of the more useful sorts of fish, hid work always
told p rceptibly in useful ways. Nor was he merely a grub-
bing plodder. There was a humane side, which developed
when in company with anglers and made him one of the
most interesting of men. Able to cast a rarely good fly, he
achieved fame at various casting competitions, and in leisure
days had fished about all likely waters of the Atlantic sea-
board. Not the least valuable of his diversified labors, were
his contributions to angling literature, either in answer to
queries or voluntary. tiis writings weie alwa)s clear,
exhaustive and readable. He died mourned most deeply by
his neighbors and those who knew him best.

Reports from Webber are very favorable, and the day fish-
ing has very much improved.

The premier fish of the season was taken by Mr. John M.
Adams on August 12th, out of Carmel River above the dam,
a few miles below Monterey. It was a trjnt 16i inches long,
and weighed rive and a quarter pounds. Taken on a Little
Green Drake, tied on a No. 3 sueok bend hook, in the pres-
ence of Messrs. Austin C. Tubbs, W. B. Tubbs, Wm. Hattou,
Jerome B. Lincoln and F. W. Tallant. The troot was rather
slender but lively and gave good play to the skillful angler,
whose worthy good fortune it was to strike him. The kill is
described by the witness as being most artistically made, and
the lucky sportsman receives congratulations.

TRAP.

Lincoln Gun Club.

The regular meeting held on Sunday last at Alameda Point
resulted in low scores all around, except for Charles Cate and
Mr. Ford. Mr. Cate won the medal in the first class for the
third time and now owns it.

At 15 Blue Rock targets, for club prizes.

FISST-CLAsa.

Blchlei

Campbell 6

C.Cate 12

Wenzel 10

Potter 6

Schendel 4

Mellisb 8

Scovern 12

Venfeer 7

Parka H

Ford 12

Manning , 7

TIBS.

.15 ydB 3 I Ford.

18 yds 6 j

.15 yds..
18 yds..

Karoey 11

F. Cate 10

Holmes 5

Quinton 5

SECOND. CLA 98.

Coben .

Bfown.
Shall . . .

Inter-Club Match.

The third of the matches between teams from four of the
local gun clubs for the trophy presented by the Selby Smelt-
ing & Lead Company, was shot of on Saturday last at
Adam's Point. The cup had been won twice by the Blue
Rock Club team and another win would have settled owner-
ship of the prize, but the Encinal team was in too good
form. Shooting lasted until seven o'clock p.m., the later
scores bung made in twilight. The average work done was
superior, Dr. Knowles taking premier position with his heavy
16 bore Greener. The Blue Rock team held up well on
singles, _as indeed did the others, but at doubles, the Enciuals
were too strong. Another matoh for the cup will be shot
within thirty days, the Blue Rock Club having challenged
the winners.

At SO single Blue Bock targets and ten pairs. Chamberlin rules.

BLUE ROCK CLUB — SINGLES.
Cadman 20, Adams 19. GouU 26, Harris 15, Fox 19.

DOUBLES.
Cadman 13, Adams 17. Gould ill, Harris 13, Fox 13.

OAKLAND GUN CLUB— SINGLES.
Jackson 16, Rusaell 13, Tubbs 17, Kellogg 19, Noyes II.

DOUBLES
Jackson 15, Kussell 14, Tubbs 11, Kellogg 17, Noyes 12.

LINCOLN GUN CLUB — SINGLES.
Parker 13, Cate 19. Bruns 15, Campbell 21, vVenzell 19.

DOUBLES.
Parker 16, Cate 18, Bruns 14, Campbell 11, Wenzell 16.

ENCINAL CLUB— SiNGLES
Knowles 26, Ooffln 17, Pixley 18, Schroeder 23, BM1 Hi

DOUBLES.
Knowles 18, Coffin 12, Pixley 18, Schroeder 13, Bell 14.
The totals foot up: Blue Rock 169, OiklandUJ, Lincoln 161, Eucinal
173, the last named club thus getting the best of a cloje match by

Walla Walla Tournament.

The fourth annual toarnament of the Sportsman's Associa-
tion of the Northwest has come to a dose, and as secretary of
the "Walla Walla Rod and Gun Club I submit the following
scores and details.

Promptly at 9:30 Monday morning the contestants for
honors at the shooting tournament took their positions and
the contest opened. One side of tlie grand stand wasoccapied
for pigeon shooting while the other side was devoted to (he
breaking of clay birds. The event of the day was No. 2. for
the Individual Championship medal of the assooiation.vaiued
at $250. Ou the score Moore and Stine tied, and a shoot-off
was won by Moore. Thoughout the entire day the shooting
was exceedingly close, as will be seen by the following
scores:

First Match.— Seven live pigeonB; entrance $5. Five traps
to shoot from.

Close, 6; Moore, 7; Eberly, 7; Thompson, 4; DnBray, 5,
Brooke, 4; Foster, 7; Evans, 7; Davis, 6; West, 6; Kellogg 2-
Conkey, 4; Straight, 7; Stine, 7; Ellis, 6; Bringham, 5; Al-
bright, 1; Dodge, 7; Arberry, 5; Sohumacher, 7.

On the shoot-off Eberly, Stine and Evans divided first
money, the other money going to DnBray and Arberry, who
also divided.

Second Match. — For the aeaociatioo medal. Twenty-one
clay birds; entrance $3, 75 per cent of the money to goto
the holder of the medal for the past year.

Moore, 19; Eberly, 17; Kellogg, 14; Stine, 19; Foster, 17;
Schumacher, 9; Close. 15; West. 9; Evans. 13; Bringham, 14-
DnBray, 17; Brooks, 14; Thompson, 11; Dodge, 19: Ellis 12-
Davis, 17; Straight, 14; Albright, 18.

Ties on 19 at 5 blids.
Moor* l 1 l I l | gam Stine l o

Moore wins medal, and Albright 200 Chamberlin Shells for
second best averuge.

Third Matoh.— Seven live pigeoens; entranoe, $5.

Eberly, 7; Close, 7; Stine, 6; DnBray, 6; Thompson, 5;
Arberry, 5; Mullen, 5; Ellis, 6; Davis, 6; Bringham, 4;
Evans, 6; Foster, 7; Straight. 3; Dot^e, 4; West, 7; Brooks,
7; Macomber, 6; Taylor, 6; Moore, 7; Schumacher, 4; Con-
key, 5.

Elberly and West divided first money; Stine, Ellis and
Macomber divided secend money, and Evans took third
money.

Fourth Match. — Ten single and five pair American clay
birds; entrance, $5.

DnBray, 16; Macomber, 16; Eberly, 19; West, 13; Evans,
14; Faster, 17; Brooks, 12; Ellis, 15; Bringham, 15; Moore,
15; Allbrighl, 15; Riley, 11; Davis, 8; Kellogg. 11; Stine, 17.

Eberly took firrt money. Stine and Foster divided second
money, and DuBray and Macomber third money.

Match No. 5. at 10 live birds, entrance, $10, was partici-
pated in by 14 of the shooters. The score was: Eberly, 7;
Evans, 10; Davis, 7; DuBray, 10; Close, 8; Foster, 9; Stine,
9; Hongate, 7; Ellis, 9; Brooks, 7; Bringham, 8; Moore, 10;
Dodge, 8; West, 6. Evans, DuBray and Moore having tied
on ten straight birds, divided first money. Fo6ter, Stine and
Ellis shot off the tie for second money, resulting in Ellis
coming off the victor. Third money was 'divided between
Close, Bringham and Dodge.

Match No. 6, at 10 single birds, $3.50 entry, was partici-
pated in by IS, the Bcore standing: DuBray, 6; Bringham, 6;
Eberly, 8; Brooks, 8; Davis, 7; Ellis, 9; Schumacher, 8;
Macomber, 7; Close, 6; Allbright, 9; Evans, 9; Dodge, 8;
Riley, 4; Stine, 9; Moore, 10; Foster, 8; Straight, 8; Chap-
man. 6. Moore took first money amounting to $25 50 on a
straight Bcore. Second money was divided between Stine,
Evans, Allbright and Ellis, they preferring not to shoot off.
Eberly, Brooks, Schamaeher, Dodge, Foster and Straight,
who tied on eight hits^shot off for third money. Foster
winning,

Match No. 7 was the feature of the day's Bhooting, and
probably the beBt contested match of the tournament, was
at 15 live birds, the entrance being $14.50. The Parker gun
company had put up a fine gun to be shot for, valued at
$100. Seventeen participated, and the score stood: Eberly,
14; Close, 11; Bringham, 10; Davis, 12; Brooks, 14; DuBray,
11; West, 11; Evans, 13; Stine, 11; Dodge, 1; Ellis, IS;
Moore, 13; Arberry, 6; Straight, 11; FoBter, 14; Tavlor, 6;
Hungate, 9. In this matoh first money and thG prize gun
were divided by Eberly andFoster who tied. Second money,
$64., was divided between Evans, Ellis and Moore. Third
money, $48, was won by Davis without a tie. Fourth
money, $32. was won by Close.

Match No. 9, at 5 pairs clav birds, with following score:
DuBray, 6; EIIib, 7; Eberly, 6; StiDe, 7; "West, 6; Brooks, 7J
Macomber, 7, Bringham, 7; DaviB, 4; Evans, 7: Straight, 5;
Dodge, 7; Moore, 7; Allbright, 5; Close, 10;' Foster, 10.
First money, amonnting to $15.20, was divided between Close
and Foster. Second money, $9.10, was won by Brooks.
Third money, $6.10, was won by Moore-
Match No. 9 — At 20 single clay birds; entrance $3; for the
championship banner. The following teamB entered, with
records: "Walla Walla— DuBray 15, Eberly 16, Foster 16;
total 47. Portlaud— Davis 13, Moore 18, Evans 18; total 49.
Tacoma— Ellis 14, Dodge 12, Albright 13; total 39. Kalama
—Close 15, "West 12, Brooks 17; total 44. The banner was
won by Portland, and 200 Chamberlin shells by Walla Walla.

Match No. 10 -At 10 live birds; entrance $10. Moore 7,
Brooks 10, Close 9, Dodge 7, West 7, DuBray 9, Eberly 10,
Davis 8, Foster 9, Bringham 8, Stine 8, Evans 10, Ellis 9,
Albright 8. Brooks, Eberly and Evans divided first money.
Second money was divided between Close, DnBray, Foster
and Ellis; third money between Stine and Davis.

Match No. 11 — At 15 siugle clay birds; entrance $3.70.
Davis 8, Eberly 14, DnBray 12, Stine 12, Moore 14, Foster 13,
Jones 9, Evans 13, Bringham 12, Brooks 11, Dodge 10,
Albright 10, Eberly 9, Ellis 11. Eberly and Mooie divided
firatmonfiy; Becond money was divided between Foster and
Evans, third money wis won by DuBray, after shooting off
the tie with Brooks, at 16 birds.

Ma'ch N >. 12— At seven live birds, was not shot, owing
to a lick of birds.

Match No. 13— At 50 live birds, was not shot, but reduced
to 20 on acconnt of not having enough birds, entrance being
placed at $25. Foster 14, Brooks 19, Moore 19, Eberly 18.
Evans 14, Close 15, Bringham 16, DnBray 15, Stine 16.
Moore and Brooks dividtd first money, Eberly winning sec-
ond money without a tie. In the shoot-off for third money
between Bringham and Stine, the former won.

The fine gold badge presented by the Selby Company, for
the best general average, was won by W. A. Eberly, of this
city. Ic this the best possible score was 76. and the five
leading ones were: Eberly 67, Moore and Foster tie at 65,
and Stine and DuBray tie at 64. Walla Walla thus furnishes
the winuer of the prize, and four out of five of the best scores.

E. W. Moore, of Portland, who won the Individual Cham-
pionship, shot splendidly during the entire contest, and with
Al. Eberly, of this place, divided the honors as being the beet
shots on the ground. Both of these men shoot Paiker guns
and Chamberlin ammunition. J. Foster, the winner of the
badge last year at Seattle, also shoots the same make of gun
and kind of ammunition, he and Eberly winning the Parker
gun, donated by the maker to this tournament.

The entire Portland team shot Parker's and Selby 's Stan-
dard Chamberlin shells, while over nine-tenths of all money
and prizes were captured with this combination. The high-
est scores on live birds were made with Schnltze powder in
one or both barrels, Eberly killing twenty-three straight birds
the first day with one barrel.

It is, therefore, quite evident that the Selby Smelting and
Lead Company, manufacturers of the shot gun ammunition
under the Chamberlin patent, are thoroughly up in the man-
ner of loading this, the very beBt of all explosives, where both
barrels may be used.

The club had intended shooting at American olay birds
throughout the tournament, but as four ont of five traps
sent with the birds broke down before 2,000 had been thrown,
and as two of these oould not be repaired in time, we bad to
fall back on our old reliable Peoriasand traps and they never
failed.

The verdict of nearly all the shooters present waa that the
Peoria is decidedly a fairer and better target than the Ameri-
can clay bird, while the traps for throwing the latter are pro-
nounced by all who have seen them as simply execrable.
They are made of the commonest kind of iron, and are so
hard to set that they are bound to smash up after very little
use. In our case two broke down before we had thrown 800
birds from the whole set, so let this he a warning to those
contemplating an investment in this direction. The Walla
Walla Gun Club is done with the American clay bird and
trap, simply because neither givts satisfaction.

The tournament throughout has a decided Buccess, the
umpiring of Mr. Sorrage gave universal satisfy
deoision b«ing correct »od jn8t in every instat.ee.

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^ftje IPmte un& gpovtsttmn.

August 25

meeting held here Mr. W. D. Close, of Kalama, was eleoted
president of the association, and a more congenial, amiable
and better man coald never have been found. He is a gen-
eral favorite among shooting men, a splendid shot and a
gentleman. Our next meeting will be at Tacoma, when it is
quite certain there will be a large gathering of representa-
tive shots from all this great northwest.

I will close with a simple remark. Five years ago every
man went to a tournament with ammunition specially loaded
bv himself and thought nothing has quite so good as his own
sheila. In our last shoot only one or two men used, for a
time, shells of their own loading, yet look at the scoring and
remember that they were very nenrly all made with Standard
Chnmberlin shells, that the leaders without exception ur-efl
thorn; then compare our shooting with that made at other
tournaments and that ought to weigh something in favor of
the Shelby shot-gun cartridge. Gaucho.

Walla Walla, August 17th, 1888.

tinction of having the finest quail-shooting in the country,
and with proper protection and a strict observance of the
law, fine shooting can be had for several years to come; but
if these law-breakers and game-hogs are allowed to continue
their slaughter out of season, our fine quail shooting will
soon bo a thing of the past."

Schultz Powder in Chamberhn Shells.

It has afforded me the greatest pleasure to write and
speak in terms of unbounded praise regarding the true ex-
cellence of the Standard shot-gun cartridges loaded by the
Selby Smelling «fc Lead Co., cf San Francisco, and now in
addition to what I have heretoforo said about this absolutely
f inltless ammunition, as proven bv experiments of my own,
I cheerfully relate what occured at our August Tournament
now juBt closed. To those familiar with what is going on
in Europe in the pigeon shooting line, I can impart no in-
formation; but as all of us do not read foreign newspapers, I
may be permitted to say that the man who shoots at pigeon
matches in Europe and uses black powder, at least in his
"ist barrel, is ragarded as an easy victim by any man nearly
bU equal, skilled or rather accustomed to shooting the nitro
compound; more particularly the Schultze which is far ahead
of nil others. To be more explicit, in a field of forty to fifty
shooters in London at the International Contest, recently
held there, one or two men at most used black powder in
th ir first barrel, and I will emphaszie this by adding that he
or they won absolutely nothing. While the men using
Schultze carried all before them. Now to bring things nearer
home I will mention that the best shooting at live pigeons,
doie during our tournament last week was done with
Srhultze powder loaded under the Chamberlin patent by the
Selby Company.

That in itself would prove nothing to the skeptical, but
when it is known that the man making the highest score
(■iver 91 per cent of birds shot at being scored) — had never
tied half a dozen loads of Schultze before this tournament,
then the statement becomes of value; and as tbere can be no
doubt of its authenticity, why it is clear that Schultze pow-
der, when properly loaded, is juBt the very thing with which
to make good scores when both barrels are allowed.

As a particular instance I will mention that Mr. Al. Eberly
killed on the first day of our shoot twenty-three straight
birds, using but one barrel for each; furthermore, that be
nud many others used Schultze in both barrels, killing many
birds with the Becond at distances varying from fifty to sixty
y-trds.

All the shells were loaded with No. 8 shot, there being
n -thing larger for sale on the grounds — several contestants
suddenly became inspired with confidence when they saw
the manner in which these Schultze loads were chopping
down the birds, and very soon Dearly all were using it —
many never having fired a load of it before in their lives — in
fact, some were averse to it merely out of prejudice probably
engendered by the slow and drawling ignition of American
Wood powder.

We have been told that Schultze is dangerous because it
absorbs m Mature, or is liable to become terrific in its strength
if overdried or heated. These objections may, and probably
did exist formerly, but the new issue, so branded, is proof
against these drawbacks and is warranted safe and about equal
in strength to No. 4 CurtiB and Harvey's English powder,
while it actually exerts a lesser bursting force in the gun
barrel, i. e., ia safer and less liable to rend a gun apart. Care
should be taken, however, not to overload, as that in any
case and with any explosive is obviously hazardous, while
there is no corresponding benefit to be gained thereby.

I don't pretend to know much about Schultze powder my-
self, having used only a few cases of tt; but when I see men
totally unaccustomed to its use killing long strings of pigeons
with it, and making vastly better scores than they ever ap-
proached with black, powder, then I feel justified in inviting
the attention of my brother Bportsmen to what I consider a
good thing, and would like to hear through these columns
what shooting men of this coast think of Schaltze powder,
when loaded by the Chamberlin machine. I am particular
in stipulating how loaded for I find that hand loading is not
conducive to best results with any of these nitro-com pounds,
uolesB indeed it be done by an expert. And while I have
loaded as many shells as most amateurs, I mast frankly con-
fess my inability to produce as regular and even ammunition
as that loaded by the Chamberlin machine, more especially
when using Wood or Sohultze powder.

Walla Walla, Aug. 20, 1888. Gaucho.

That excellent journal The Rifle has been changed in form
and style and under the title Shooting and Fishing is still
more essential to sportsmen who desire to keep fully abreast of
these Btirring timeB. General departments covering abont
all branches of legitimate sport have been added; although
its rifle section is still as carefully prepared as heretofore,
and will continue to be authoritative.

A recent addition to our exchange list is Sports Afield,
ably edited by Mr. Claude King, and published at Denver,
Col. It is devoted to field sports; is cieaD, bright, newsy,
attractive, conducted on a high plane and covers a land of
promise to the sportsman, where elk, trout, deer, chiokens
and quail abound. Success to it, and as much cheer to its
readers as only Bportsmen deserve.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to Bena for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all Instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Visits-

Mr. W. S. Battle's Irish water spaniel Broona to owners
Brian Born, August 13, 1888.
Mr. W. S. Kittle's Engliph setter Beautiful Snow to owners

Luke, AuguBt 13, 1888.

Whelps.

J. B. Martin, San Francisco, Cal.— Beatrice (Champion
Bacchanal — Bit niton Arrow) foxterrier bitch, whelped June
23, 1888, three, two bitches, one dog, by Sly Mixture, (Mix-
ture— Shame.)

Sales-

J. B. Martin, San Francisco, Cal., has sold Buffalo Bill,
white and tan fox-terrier dog by Fingal— Sunbeam, to C.
Robinson, San FranciBco, Cal.

Fannie, white, black and tan fox-terrier bitch by Rags—
Gipay, to Chaa. M6nlz, San Francisco, Cal.

L. J. Hose, Jr., San Buenaventura, Cal., has sold Regent
Jook, white fox-terrier dog by Regent Vox— Blemton Saffron,
to J. B. Martin, San Francisco, Ca).

Name Claimed.

Legal Quail Shooting.

Sportsmen, properly so called, join in deprecating the
slaughter of young quail and other birds out of season, but
for reasons not far to seek, few lovers of tbe gun care to ex-
press their sentiments publicly. Such an one is not our
friend Mr. B. C. Hinman of San Diego, who writes the
fallowing vigorous admonitions to the poachersof his section.

"For the benefit of a few unscrupulous persons or game
hogs who want the earth and are now shooting quail out of
season, and will neither join a gun club nor respect the game
lrtws, the following may not be of interest, but it will pay
them to read it carefully and look out a little. The San
IJiego Qun Club and several prominent BportBmen of this
city outside of that club have determined to put a stoo to
this wholesale slaughtering of young quail out of EeaBon and
are having several large signs painted which read as follows:
'Any peraon caught violating the quail law will be proB-
ecuted by the San Diego Gun Clnb." TheBe signs will be
pluced in the different valleys, in the most conspicuous
pUceB, where they can be seen by the individuals who are
violating the law.

The season in San Diego county opens September 15 and
closes March 15. Certainly, six months in the year is long
enough time in which to shoot quail. Any shooter who is
nit satisfied with such an extended season is a Datural game-
hog and should be made an example of. The Gun Club has
sev ,r-»l of these law-breakers under its eye, and they will be
closdly watched from now until September 15. The Gnn
Club nud other sportsmen of this city have made up a purse
< ' 550, which will be given to the person causing or giving
ii ormation leading to the arrest or conviction of any one
.dialing the quail law. San Diego county enjoys the dis-

J. B. Martin, San Francisco, Cal.

Regent Jock for white fox-terrier dog, whelped April 10,
1887, by Regent Vox — Blemton Saffron, (Champion Belgrava,
Primrose Flirt )

Golden West Kennels for his kennel of fox-terriers.

Prefixes Claimed and Allowed.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Applications have been
filed for the sole use of the following prefixes.

R. J. Sawyer, Menominee, Mich., Claims the prefix
"Mascot."

Edward M. Oldham, Fort Hamilton, L. I. claims the pre-
fix '-Newton Abbot."

Mr. Lorenzo Daniels, New York City, has filed an applica-
tion for the sole use of the prefix " Swiss."

Objections, if any, may be forwarded to me at any time
within two weeks.

The following prefixes have been allowed.

Roslyn, Mitchell Harrison; Philadelphia, Pa.

Wentworth, Jas. W. Duulop; Utioa, N. Y.

Woodbrook. W. Stewart Diffenderffer; Baltimore, Md.

Meadowthorpe, Meadowthorpe Kennel Club; {Lexington,
Ky.

Hempstead, Hempstead Farm Kennels; Hempstead, L. I.

Meadowbrook, Hempstead Farm Kennels; Hempstead,
It I.

Blemton, August Belmont, Jr.; Hempstead, L. I.

Kilmarnock, T. C. Faxon; Boston, Mass.

Maizeland, Lawrence Timpson; Red Hook, N. Y.

A. P. Vredenburgh, Secretary, A. K. 0.

New York, AuguBt 18, 1888.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman. — The Waterloo Kennel,
of Great Bend, Kansas, with Mr. D. N. Heizer and Mr. G.
N. Moses, of the same city, received Sunday, August 4th,
four greyhounds from the kennel of Dr. Walter Hiffe, Ken-
dal, England. Three females are half sisters of the famous
Waterloo winner. Miss Glendyne. Lady Graham Glendyne
is by Jester — Lady Glendyne and Little Lady Glendyne and
Milly Glendyne by London — Lady Glendyne.

Trales, the young dog designed for the stud is by Wander-
ing Tom — Little Emily 3d. Wandering Tom is by Willi-
monstroke, by Banker out of Meg O the Park; dam Martha
by Benefactor oot of Venus Aphrodite.

"Little Emily 3d, by Villiers out of Rose Mary, Villiers
brother to the famouB AlecHalliday. Rose Mary by Hani-
bal out of a sister to Benylier. He is an elegant fellow, and
valuable for the stud.

There was also received at the same time by Mr. D. S.
Suse, of Great Bend, a sixty pound black bitch by Daylight
— Colerain Diamond. This is tbe largest and most important
importation ever made in this country and will greatly stim-
ulate the interest.

A brother of the Glendyne bitches sold in England less
than a month ago for $1,220.

The coming meeting of the American Coursing Club held
Oct. I5tb, at Great Bend, Kans., promises to be one of un-
usual interest. Prizes apgregate $1,000. The champion
cup offered by The American Field is worth $300 cash to the
winner. We shall expect a large delegation from California,
but Bhould they fail to put in an appearance we shall think
that their famous coursers are only famous for beating ordin-
ary di'gs. Come and viBit us we want to know all of the grey-
hound men, and are especially anxious to see the California
men. G. Irwin Royce,

Great Bend, Kans., August 15th, 1888.

The quarterly meeting of the American Kennel Clu'i will
be held at 44 and 4G Broadway, NY, on September 12tb,
at 10 a. m.

To Eradicate Mange.

A subscriber writes from Hclden, Mo., requesting a cure
for mange. Such a query ia easily written, but to answer
adequately is not so easy. Tine mange is not so common as
many suppose. Every erythema or eczema is styled mange.
Every blotchy, surfeited dog ia said to be mangy. Leucocy-
themia with ite incident marasmus usually subjects the
unforlunate subject to a course of irritant and unpleasant
inunctions wholly inapplicable. If our querist has the para-
Bite about his kennelB, which alone gives rise to true mauge,
he can readily cure affeoted animals, and insure against
recurrence by following these suggestions. All dogs Bhould
be removed from tbe kennels and yards to a close pen, and
confined there until the kennels can be thoroughly swept, the
yards scraped, and all beddiDg destroyed. All wood-work,
flooring, fencing and such trees or ehruba as may be within
the kernel inclosure should then be thoroughly painted with
a strong wash of lime in which common glue and Littli'a
Phenyle have been dissolved. A half pound each of glue
and phenyle to each gallon of wash will not be too much.
Care should be taken to fill all crevices with the wash, aud to
apply several coats to such places as have been chosen as
Bcratching spots. A solution of phenyle ten parts to ninety
of water should be sprinkled over all earth in the yards until
the surface is well wetted. While the kennels are drying tha
dogs should be taken one by one, placed in tubs of warm
water, and very thoroughly scrubbed with a stiff brush and
strong soap.

Every part of the body should be reached, and on such
portions as «re crusty or thickened, the rubbing may even be
so severe as to bring blood without disadvantage. After the
scrubbing, good rubbing with cloths Bhould follow and the
aninaals then be permitted ,o dry. When drv, a solution o
phenyle Bhould be rubbed and brushed into" the skin. No
mere careless exhibition of the remedy will suffice. The
skin is the seat of the disease, Dot the coat, and the phenyle
should be made to penetrate and well soak the epidermis. A
proper solution is about one-third phenyle to two-thirds
water. In very heavy coated dogs it is well to clip the coat
short, using a»> ordinary horse clipper. After tbe first appli-
cation of phenyle the dogs may be returned to their kennels,
if the latter are dry, and given fresh bedding. After two
days all those which show disease should be subjected to
treatm nt similar to that indicated. Three, or at moat four
exhibitions of the remedy will almost certainly destroy all
parasites, and leave the animals pure in so far as the skin is
concerned. A lutle vaseline -well rubbed into bare spots
will start a growth of hair of natural color, and a very few
weeks should transform a patchy, distempered kennel into
clean, lively animalB, always provided proper food is given
and sufficient exorcise. Constitutional treatment is not
UBua.ly indicated in mange proper, but general condition is
alwa} s worthy the gravest consideration, and owners will
find their profit in careful stu^y of all the incidents in the
lives of their charges.

Californians will note with pleasure any successes scored
by Tom Pinch, in competition with such cracks as are Buro
to be gathered at Richmond. It is unfortunate that the
show does not occur in the Spring, so that the dog might go
through the American Kennel Club circuit. Tom PiDch can
hold his own on the bench in any company, and unless the
company is of the rarest quality, the imperturbable Tom
will certainly carry away all honors. The judge at Rich-
mond is Mr. Tracy, a close student of form and a sportsman
as well, in whose hands the pointer classes will be judged,
not guessed at.

"Writing of agriculturalists it occurs to me that very many
could add considerably to their reputed low incomes, were
they to take up breeding of high-class dogs. Who can have
better chances, whether it is in breeding, rearing or breaking?
No one could compote with them with their huge advantages,
and now that any sort of a dog will fetch twenty guineas, I
think many readers will agree with me, that dog breeding is
a matter that should not be lost sight of. I will undertake
to say that some farmers in this country, whose, names run
through my mind as breeders of high-class dogs, make very
mnoh more out of them than they do out of their other stock
and produce. "— Lodon Cor. of Turf Field and Farm.

A departure from beaten paths is to be noted in the pre-
mium list of the first dog Bhow of the Virginia Field Sports
Association listed for October 9, 10, 11, and 13th, next.* A
class is made for "Virginia Native Setters," the limitation
being: "A olass open only to dogs bred in Virginia. To be
judged upon the merits of the dogs with reference-to beauty of
Better form and workman-like appearance, without reference
to color. Cross-breeding of English, Irish and Gordons in
the ancestry will be no objection to doge in this olass, but
the judges in awarding prizes will judge form by the English
Belter standard. Dogs to be eligible in this class must furnish
at least two degrees of pedigree in full, i. e., sire and dam
and grandeires and grandams."

Mr. J. Martin Barney writes from Dutoh Flat a note from
which we take several items of interest. Speaking of the
Tom Pinoh— Galatea litter of pointers recently whelped he
says: "They are fine. Mr. Henry A. Bawford wrote me
that his father said after looking over the pup Bismarck that
I sent him, that it was the finest pup he ever saw. Mr.
Bassford, 8r., has lived long enough and seen enough of
sporting dogB to be a pretty good judge." Another item of
interest is this: "I received a few daya Bince a letter and also
a number of posters from Hon. John S. Wise, in relation to
the dog show to be held at Richmond, in October. Mr. Wise
is very anxious for me to bring Tom Pinch on, and as I have
been thinking pretty strongly of going East for a few months'
visit, I think of making it in my way."

There are other Pacific Coast dogs that should be shown in
the East. Mr. H. R. Brown's pointer. Donna Sensation;
Mr. A. B. Truman's Irish setter, Lady Elcho T; The Califor-
nia Kennel's English setter, Loadstone; Mr. 3. B. Barber's
English setter, Pilot; Mr. W. 8. Kittle's English setter Lake,
and others mif;ht be mentioned; any one of which will take a
deal of beating. The cost of sending Buch a distance oper-
ates aB a bar to most owners. Expressage to New York ia
abont thirty dollars, and return as much. Incidentals
would raise the cost rf putting a dog through the circuit to
probably not lees than thiee hundred dollars, if the animal
was placed in charge of some eastern exhibitor. If the
owner travelled with the dog the expense would be trebled.
No wins could in any adequate degree recoup an owner in
ooin. H1b reward would necessarily be in honor, and while
that is sufficient return, if ample means are at hand, the
man in ordinary circumstances must think twice before
crippling himself merely for notoriety.

1888

^ht Qxttfax and J5 ptrrtsman.

A. Turf Veteran's Recollections.

The mention of the Dame of Lexington in
a group of Pacific horsemen tne other day at
a turf resort, brought oat old Fred Collier,
who knows more about horses than a good
many others. He ha* travelled with the
Baldwin stable at the East, and has spent two
or three seasons at Louisville, Nashville and
Latonia, aud has been on all the great stock
farms of Kentucky and Tennessee.

"D'ye see old Lexington's grave at Wood-
bnrn ?" asked old Uncle Fred as he crossed his
legs.

"I saw the marble tablet over the door of
the sUIlion hoase," was the reply, "and I
was told the flesh ot the horse ia onried right
at the main entrance.

'•That's so," said Mr. Collier, "and his bone
are hang on wires — what'* this ye call it? —
artick — ar-tickle-ated, or some snch things
Anyhow, they have them at the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington. That's a big com-
pliment to pay a horse; but it is not as much
as old Alexander did for Asteroid." And then
Mr. Collier told the story of how Asteroid
the great fonr-ojiler. was stolen by guerrilla*
daring the war, rid en 100 mileB in fourteen
hours; how a few days later the horse was
reoaptared aad brought home, only to die.

Then the veteran spoke of the tine monu-
ment and inscription which Alexander had
ereoted over the horse1 a grave.

UNCLE DAK M'CAETY.

Mr. Collier finished his tale amid silence,
and it was plain that the wells of equine
sympathy were pumping. Then somebody
changed the subject to D. J. McCarty's luck
the other day witn Sorrento, by which he won
not only a fat parse $10,000, but as much
more in the betting, and the very next day
Mr. Baldwin carried off three races at Saratoga
and Mr. Haggin a big race somewhere else.

"Yes, it was me that got Dan McCaity to
buy that colt Sorrento," said Mr. Collier.
"He is a full brother to C. H. Todd, who won
the Chicago Derby, and a good deal! better
cr.lt. Dan, I expect, is in high feather now
He already has his name up on the .Eastern
tracks and is pointed out more than! Lucky
Baldwin, Fred Oebhardt or Mrs. L^ugtry.
That famous white ha , of his will always make
him conspicuous."

Speaking of Baldwin's great horse, Emperor
of Norfolk, which has swept away everything
for the past two years, Mr. Collier siys that
"Lucky" did not want to buy the colt at the
Winters sale two years ago in Sacramento.
He required a good deal of urging to bid on
him. "He did not then until I had run him
up to $2, 100 for — well, never mind whom
now, said Collier. "Then Lucky came in and
got him at $2,550, and I thought poor Albert
Cooper, the colored man with Winters' stable,
would break his heart. He came to me with
tears and said: 'Mass' Collier, dat colt jiss gin
away — jiss gin away."

"Cooper was right. The colt was given
away. He won $39,000 for Baldwin ia his
two-year-eld form, and I haven't figured up
how much this year, but the Chicago Derby
alone was worth $17,000. I have an idea
that the colt to date has made nearly $7o,000
for Baldwin, to say nothing of the betting.

"By the way, Winters will be down here
next week with a brother of the Emperor, the
Czar of Norfolk. The boys had better keep
their eyes on him. — 5. F. "Examiner.

Breeders' Directory.

HORSE3 AND CATTLE.

H|)|>|H\ THOKOK.HKKKIKS of all the
not«d strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURKE, 4 il Montgomery St., S. F.

HO 1.STEI.V CATTLE— Thoroughbred and Grs.d*s.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best andclioiceitstrains. Information bv mail. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 13.: East Pico .Street. Los
Angeles, Cat.

B.T. RrsH.SaiaaD. Cal., Shorthorns, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Balis ?nd Calves for Sale.

J R. Ol/Rfl-E, El Monte, California, Breeder of
high grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull "Cleveland"
[No. 489), Blre™ Doctor" [NO. 171), dam "Kiss" (No.
42n In service at &>'. Awarded fir-t preiu um at
Los Ang^-iea F-tir for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed Fine Cows for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,

P. O. BOX1, 73.

SK'I'H COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle Yonng stock of above breeds on hand
forsile. Warranted lo be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wilev, Cook
Farm, D* nville. Contra Cost-* Co., Cal.

JOSEPH TlAIM.lARD, Fultoo, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs forSale.

ECONOMIZE FEED

By Cutting your Hay and Grinding your Grain so that Stocl
Will Eat It All.

PREVENTS WASTE! INCREASES NOURISHMENT

The SCIENTIFIC FEED MILL

GRINDS EVERY GRAIN THAT GROWS.
Also Egyptian Com in the Heal, ao^ Field Corn on the Cob, Husks and AH.

CHARMS IXntRHIIL. Santa Rosa. Sonoua
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

:DIOKEY'S^

SIXTH AVENUE AND D ST.

Ch ieest Brands of

Wines and Cigars,

A Delightful Retort.
Telephone H85. J. R. DICKEY, Propr.

THEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Biding Buggies.

Breaking Carls.

Flaglor's Photographs.

correctly Posed «nd Characteristic
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSK and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY

Corner 9th and Market Streets.

Telephone 3182.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine • arness, Ilorwe Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.

Mail oiders promptly attended to.

LARGEST STOCK OP

Saddlery and Harness

ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
WHOLESALE A.\D RETAIL-

^r- Send Order and try Goods and Prices.

C. L. HASKELL.

mil Xo. I II Bush street, S. F

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford*, Devons,
ard Stnd Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J, E. Haggin, Esq.. with the purcluist;
of the celebrated race horses f>LR MODRED and
DAREBIN.aiid references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone,

C URl'CE LOWE.
ch jul* Pin Htraet, Bydney, New Sonth w»ie .

Bohanon Carriage Co.,

Send for Catalogue.

my!2

STUD DOGS

Rl'Stfl T-, (A B. B. 3751), winner of second and
special. San Francisco, 1888. Fee $25.

MIKE T. A K.S.B., 6436). Winner of two firsts
and five specials. Fee 325.

Pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Patti Crooteth
T.,and Irish Setter Puppies by Hike T, out of Lady
FJcboT. for sale.

No better bred nor handsomer animal4 can he bad
anywhere. A. IS TRUMAN.

EKHO KENNELS,

sep23 cau4 1618 Bash Street, * F.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and bny, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.
KEEP PROMISING YOCKOSTERS IN VIEW.
L. 31. L VSI.EV Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S. H. Baiiehman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey. Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAlieter. Stanford, Ky.
au25 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

\S-- 1 7-5 H0 TGUN- ~CAR TPiDGES

California Horse Shoe Co's

I have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made bv the it bo e Company, and take >rre.it pleasure
In saying they a'e the 'est I have ever used In twenty*
two yearn' practice. I have never seen anything like
theSTKhL SHOE made b> this Company. IcaufuUy
recommend them to every practi'-ai Ilurseshoer in the
count rv. Yours respectfully,

No. B Kverett Street. JOHN GRACE,

THE BEST MULL ON EARTH.

The SCIENTIFIC MILL will do more and better grinding (with less power), last longer.and cost less fi
repairs than any other make.

THE CELEBRATED

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(see Illustration this space next week.)
TH3 HEAVIEST Bl'TLT AND MOST POWERFUL CUTTER MADE.

Scientific Feed Mills and Ross Cutters Awarded First PremiuD

t aliiornln State Fair, 1 88 J, oter all opposition.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Price. Address

G. G. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Franci cc

51 7 North M»ln Street. Los Arieelcs.

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

S. N. STRAUBE,

P. O. Address, - . Fresno. « al.

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIEK, or "Chicago" CARTS.

ALSO DEALERS IN

Exercising, Road, Village and Dog Carts.

MANUFACTURERS OF

CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, FARM and SPRIM

WAGONS.

201 and 201 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.

E E. AMES. Manager. 8*nd for Catalogue*.

S.B. WHITEHEADS CO,

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AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PREPARED TO COSDTJCT SALES OP

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And eyery other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Oar Mr. 8. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission*.
A BtEL LATH BOP, ESQ. . 3ETH COOK. ESQ. .
J B HAOOIN.ESQ., THEO. WDfTEBS, ESQ .

R. P. ASHE. ESQ.. «. COBBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.
ZO LeldesdorlT Street.
i^,,^ sati Frmnctoco.

POR_SALE.

Thoroughbred Brown Stailic
BIRDUATCHER,

Eight years old, Bound and gentle; very bandsoni
Two-mile record, 3:34; Mile record, 1:4 'J. Is g:
grandson of "Lexington." B.ia been use 1 u
horse. Sold for waot of use. Cheap for cash,
Address,

KTTAHT TAYLOR,

au.:6

Customs- House. San Francisco, Cal.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOK
Memorandums, and Pedigree
Records.
F. A. HOUGHTON' & CO

PRINTERS AND SfiriUMlts

32 California Street, SanFrancisc

Refers by permission to " Bn> I
aolI6m man." Oorreepon

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%\it fpueefe and jlpuristtmtt.

Aug. 25

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

—BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

AXD COSTIXVISO FIVE SAYS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Entries Close August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per ceot, In all raceB four

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February loth, with 7 entries.

_2 — Trotting — District — Four-yecr-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 8 entries.

3— Trotting — Pacific Coast - 3:00 class. Purse
$1,000.

Wednesday, September 19ih.

i— Running — Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; $400.

This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.

6— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:2C class; S12Q0.

6— Tbotting-. District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7 — Tbotting— District— Two-year-old stake; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with 13 entries.

Thursday, September 20ili.

8 — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; S500.

9— Tbohisg — Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; 51,000.

10 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Four- year-old stake.
Closed February 15tb, with 11 entries.

11 — Pacing — Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; 5500.
Friday, September 21st.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
repeat, 5350.

13— Thotting — Pacific Coast— Free for all; $1,210.

14 — Tbotxing— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

16— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22class; 51,200.
Saturday, September 33d.

16— Running— Pacific Coast — Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17— Thotting— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries.

lb — Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; S70n.

19— TBOTTiNG-Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; 51,000.
CONDITIONS.

Alt trotting and pacing racee best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the btate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stilted.

The Hoard reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and nour of any
race if deemed necessary.

For a waik-over in any race a horse Is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to bo added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneyB.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 1888, starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse is
4tialifled to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any eDtry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance lee contracted, without any right to ccmpete
for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
Beribed by the National Trotting Association ant
Running itules of the State Agricultural Society.

All col's properly entered in DiBtrict Btakes, if Bold,
are entitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entrieB
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less numher and deduct a proportionate
amount nf the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off
when there are less than three (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

Stables, hav and straw free to competitors.
Entries close August 1, 18&8, with the
Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The East Payment Due at Six O'clock P.
M. the Day Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT 3IO. 3,€AL.

Offer the following rich running events for lc89and
1890, entries to close August 1st, 18S8, for colts now
classed ae yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year-olds for this time only
to permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

1,-Tee Pavtlion Stakes.— A Bweepstakes for
Iwo-year-olds i,foals of 1867> to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889; $50 each half forfeit, or only 910 if de-
clared on or before January lBt; or Sl5 by May lBt,
1889. Declarations void unlt-ss accompanied by the
money, with 8300 added, of which ?75 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of 11,000 to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed five pounds. Five-eights of a mile

2.— The Yosemite Stakes.— A BweepBtake for two-
year-olds, (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 8&S9,$75 each, half forfeit or only |1 > if de-
clared on or belore Januaiy 1st; 815 by May lBt, or
$26 August first, 1889. Declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with &350 added, of which $190
to "econd ; third to save Btake. Winner of the annual
ate tea at Sacramento to carry seven pounds extra,
wianer of any other stakes to carry three pounds; of
two or more. Bev. n pounds. Maldene allowed five
pnunds. Three-quarters of a mile.

.—The Big Tree Stakes,-(To cloBeln two-year-
1 form this time only.) A sweepstake for three-
- ;ar.olds to be run at the Stockton Falrin i860; $100
t *h half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st;
(M'< May 1st, or $25 August 1st, 1889. Declarations void
"-.-■■bp accompanied by the money; with $100 added.

of which $125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of any three-year-old stake race of the value of $1,000
to carrv five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events "of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed!
seven pounds. One mile.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Big Tbkk Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for three-vear-oldB (foalB of 18S7) to be rnn at the
Stockton "Fair in 1890. (Conditions same as No, 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepBtakes for
tbree-y ear-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; $100 each, of which $10 must accom-
pany the nomination, $10 payable January 1st, 1869; $10
payable January 1st, 1890; $20 payable May 1st, 1690.
The remaining S-W to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pre-
ceeding the race. Payments not made aB they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declareB entry
out; $500 added, of which $150 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra; of the President Stakes,
seven pounds; cf Any other three-year-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

1« V. SHIPPEE, President.

3. M. I. ARID, Secretary,

je9tsel5 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

Golden Gate

Fair Associat'n

DISTRICT NO. 1.

Oakland Race Track,

Beginning MONDAY, Aug. 27,
and ending Sept. 3d, '88.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday— Angnst 2 Jtli-

No.l. GRAND STAXLION TROT— Purse «1500.

B. C. Holly names „ _ chB Woodnut

San Mateo stock Farm names b s Guy Wilkes

L. J. Rose names b s stamboul

No. 2. 2:27 class. Pacing. Purse $700.

Chas. I. Havens nameB blk g Racquit

D. E. Clawsen names s g Damitina

W. B. Bradbury names ch g Little Hope

Pleasanton Stock Farm names ch f Gold Leaf

J. L. McCord names bgNedWinslow

H. C. Airhart & Co. names b g San Diego, formerly

Yolo.

Frank H. Dyer names.- b g Tom Linderman

Tuesday — August 28th, Banning.

No. 3. INTRODUCTORY STAKE— Three-quarter
mile dash. $400 added.

John Reavy A- Co. names h f Bessie Shannon

Frank De Poister names b c Duke Spencer

C. Farnum names b c Young Prince

Harry I. Thornton names ch c Joe Hoge

T. Bally names chc Little Phil

Theo. Winters names „ ". ch c Czar

Theo. Winters names eh c Don Jose

Theo. Winter* names..™ ......... ..._ b cBarhane

Thos. P.Jones names bgjack Pot

P. C. Donalich names „ - b g Naicho B.

W. L. Appleby names b e Wild Oats

Thos H. Williams names b f Lady Helen

No. 4. PARDEE STAKE— One mile dash. $400
added.

B. F. Denio names br s Sid

F. P. Lowell names „ b c Leon

Mrs. S. B. Wolf skill names b m Heliotrope

Dan Hennessey names .. .™.br m Welcome

Owen Bros, names - s f Serpolette

W. L. Pritchard names ch c Canny Scot

P. C. Dooalichnames «..«...- blk gDel

W. L. Appleby names chf Carmen

No. 5. CONTRA COSTA STAKES— Half mile heats.
$300 added.

Bruce Cockrell names .. „ b m Daisy D.

F. M. Ptarkey names e g Sleepy Dick

OwenBroB. names „ g g Johnny Gray

ThoB. P. Jones names sgKildare

Hiram Willits names ch m Lida Furgeson

L. C. Sturgill names b m Susie S.

B. P. Hill names — .. ch g Adam

No. 6. FREE PURSE-One mile dash. Purse $300.

B. C. Holly names ch f Nancy

B. C. Holly names ch f Fusilade's Last

Maltese Villa names. ._ chf Idalene Coiton

T. Ballv names ch c Little Phil

Mrs. S. B. Wolf skill names _.b m Edelweiss

John Clark names „ ch m Spray

OwenBros. names b b Oru

Elmwood Stable names chm Nerva

Thos. P. Jones names ; bg Applause

B. P. Hill names „ s g Gladstone

W. Appleby names ch f Laura Gardner

W.Appleby names - blkf Futurity

Wednesday— August 29ih, Trotting.

No. 7. Three-year-old trot. Purse $1000.

Jas. P. Kerr names b s Memo

San Mateo Stock Farmnames E b g Grandee

Pleasanton Stock Farm names blk s Direct

No. 8. 2:40 class. Purse $1000.

B. C. Holly names h f Economy

W.S. Ray names „ bg Perihelion

John A. Goldsmith names b g Ben All

Jas. A. Dustin names ch m Ladv Escott

w. H. Parker names „ br e Steve Whipple

J. R. Hodson names „ ch g The Dude

L. J. Rose names b g Dubec

S. B. Emerson names ... „„. br m Maggie E.

Palo Alto Stock Farm names.... „ b f onnet

Thursday— August 30th, Running.

No. 9. ALAMEDA STAKE— Three-quarter mile
dash. $400 added.

Bruce Cockrill names b m Daisy D.

B. C. Holly names .... _ ch f Nancy

Maltese Villa stable names chf Idalene Cotton

Mrs. 8. B. Wolfskill names b m Edelweiss

Dan Hennessey names - br m Welcome

John Clark names _. ch m Spray

OwenBros. names _ sf Serpolette

Elmwood Stable names b g Valido

ThomaB P. JoneB names b g Applause

L. E. Sturgell names b g Bob H.

W. L. Davis names „ b h Jack Brady

B. P. Hill names » chc Adam

M. F. Tarpey names chf Notidle

No. 10. CALIFORNIA STAKES-One and one-
quarter mile dash. $4.0 added.

V. P. Lowell names „ b c Leon

W. L. Pritchard names ch c Cannv Scot

M. 8. Bryan names ch s Moses B.

P. C. Donalich names blk g Del

Wm. Appleby names chf Carmen

No. 11. GOLDEN GATE STAKES — Seven-eighth
mile d<ish.$400 added.
Frank De Poister nxmes b c Duke Spencer

C. Farnum names be Young Prince

Harry. I. Thornton numeB chc Joe Hoge

T. Bally names „ chc Little Phil

Theo. winters nameB ch c Czar

Theo. Winters names ...ch c Don Jose

Theo. Winters names b c Birhane

Thos. P. Jones names ...... .„ brg Jack Pot

P. C. Donalich naroeg b g Naicho B.

Wm. Applebv names b c Wild <>«ts

Thos. H. Williams names b f Lady Helen

No. 12. FREE PURSE- Three-quarter mile heats,
Purse (300.

Bruce Cockrill names „ b m Daisy D.

B. C. Holly names ch f Fusilade's Last

Maltese Villa names chgEhvood

Mrs. S. B. WulfskiU naraeB .. b m Heliotrope

Owen Btob. names b b Oro

Ihos. P.Jones names _.b g Kildare

L. E. Sturgell nameB „„ _„ b m Susie s.

Al. Morrae nameB „.„ b in Carmelila

Wm. Applebv names ch I Laura Gardner

Friday— Angnst 3 1st, Trotting.

GRAND BICYCLE RACE— For trophies valued at
$100. Entries to close August 25, 1888.

No. 13. 2:28 class. Purse $1000.

G. Woodward names h m Rosy Mac

O. A. Hickok names. „ bs Elector

F. P.Lowell names „ b s FaBis

Palo Alto Stock Farm names b g Express

R. Harvey names _. s s Bonanza

James A. Dustin names .. b g Judge

Chas. Davis names „ blk g Franklin

LADIES' EQUESTRIAN TOURNAMENT— For
prizes valued at $100.

No. 14. To be made up.

Saturday-Sept. 1st. Trotting.

No. 15. 2:22 class. Purse $1250.

Alfred Gonzalez names „ bUc m Kate Ewing

Palo Alto Stock Farm. b f Gertrude Russell

Jas. A. Dustinnames br g Gus Wilkes

L. J. Rose names b b Alcazar

L. W. Shlppee names _bmTempest

Wilbur F. Smith names blksThapsin

No. 16. Three-year-old pacers. Purse $6:0.

Antonio B. Gonzalez names bg Adonis

Chas. R. Hoppin names „ Yolo Maid

PleaBai ton stock Farm names ch f Gold Leaf

Jas. A. Dustin names b m Cricket

Monday— Sept. 3d, Run lug.

No. 17. SELLING PURSE— Mile dash. Purse $300.

Thos. Kenny names .. b gSunday

Frank De Poister names blk s Blackstone

John Clark names „ ch m Spray

Owen Bros, names „ „..b b Oro

Elmwood Stable names ch m Nerva

Hiram Willits names sgCito

B. P. HiU names ™— s g Gladstone

Wm. Appleby names _ b c Wild Oats

No.18. FREE PURSE— Mile heats. Purse $300.

Bruce Cockrill hames „„ b ra Daisy D.

B. C. Hollynames „„ chf Fusilade's Last

Dan Hennessey names br m Welcome

W. L.Davis names .._ h h Jack Brady

Wm. Appleby names ch f Carmen

No. 19. CONSOLATION PURSE— Three-quarters
of a mile. Purse $100.

Life Members Tickets may be had at anytime on
application in person, or by letter to the Secretary.
P. A. FIKIOAN. Vice-President.

JOS. I. DI3IO.\D, Secretary.

12th District Fair

COMPOSED OF THE < OUNTIES OF

LAKE and MENDOCINO

Will Open at LAKEPORT

SEPTEMBER 18th.

SPEED PROGRAMME, 1888.

FIRST DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18.

1— RUNNING— District. Half-mile dash: $20 en-
trance, $10 forfeit; $100 added; second horBe $60, third
horse $20.

2 -RUNNING— District. Three-quarters mils dash;
$2o entrance, $10 forfeit; $100 added; second horse $60,
third horse $20.

3— TROTTING— District. Puree $100. Mile heats
two in three, for two-year-olds and under. First horse
$50, second horse $30, third horBe $20.

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19.

No. 4— RUNNTNG-District. Five-eighths mile dash,
$20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second horse $60,
third horse K0.

No. 5— RUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $63, third horse $20.

No. 6— TROTTING -District. Purse $150. Mile
heats three in five; for three-year-olds and under.
First horse $103, second horse 335, third $15.

THIRD DAY— THURSDAY, SEPT. 20.

No. 7— RUNNING -Free for aU. Half-mile heats
two in three. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $200 added;
second horse $100, third horse $50.

No. 8— TROTTING -Free for aU. Purse $400. Mile
heats three in five. First horse $250. second horse $100,
third horse $50.

FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY, SEPT. 2L

No. 9— RUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. $-0 entrance: $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 10— RUNNING— District. Half mile heats two
in three; for three-year-olds and under; $23 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added; socond horse $6), third horse
$20.

No 11— TROTTING— Purse$200. Mileheats

three in five; first horse $125, second horse $50, third
horse $25.

FIFTH DAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 22.

No. 12— RUNNING— District Mile heats two in
three; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 13— RUNNING— Free for all. Mile heats two in
three; $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $200 added; Becond
horse $100, third horse $50.

No. 14-TROTTING— District. Purse $250. Mile
heats three in five; first horse $150, second horse $75,
third horse $25.

CONDITIONS.

State Agricultural Society rules to govern running
races, unless otherwise stated. National Association
rules to govern trotting races, unless otherwise stated.
F-ntrance 10 per cent., to be paid to the Secretary at
time of entry. Five or more to enter, three or more
to start. Races to commence each day at 2 P. M.,
sharp. The Board reserves the right to run or trot
heats of any two races alternately, or to call a special
race between heats. The Bociety reserves the right to
start a race with a less number and pay a proportion
of the money, according to the number that are al-
lowed to start. Send for premium list.
Entries close September IO. 1888.

L G. SIMMONS. President.

JNO. R. COOK, Secretary. aulStosei

Bay District Association

SAN FHANCISCO.

RACES.

RACES.

*3T Notice of Entries^

OCTOBER 6th to 27th,
Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

First Day— Purse $400. For 2:22 pacera.
Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.

Saturday— Oct. 13Ui.
Second Day— Purse $500. For free-for-all pacers.
Purse $000. For 2:27 claBs trotters.

Saturday-Ocl. 20th.
Third Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Friday— Oct. "26111
Foubth Day— Purse $500. 2:25claaB.
Saturday -Oct. 57th.

Entries to the above close Friday, Septem.
ber »8. Entries to tlie Ceat Free for All
close October I 5.

Gbkat free-for-all
for

Fifth Day— Purse $5000

OPBR Tn THE WORLD.

The Association will also offer liberal purse
named horses nn intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the purse.
T. W. HIKtHMAN. Secretary.

«ngl4 MSSCnMfornia Street, San Francisco.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Monday, September 34tn.

Running— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $100; $75 to first horse; $25 to second.
Entrance free.

2 — Trottlsg — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250; first horse $150; second horse $75;
third horse $25.

3— Running — One mile dash. Purse, $100; first
horse $75; second $25. Free for all District horses.
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 2 5tli.
■Selling Purse, $250, of which $50 to second, $25 to
third; for three-vear olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1000, then one
pound for each $100 less down to $400; Belling price to
be Btated through entry box at 6 v. si. day before the
race; one mile.

5 — Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 1SS6); $25 entrance, $10 to accompany nomina-
tions; $15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6 p. m. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save Btake ; three-quarters mile .

6— Trotting Stake— For two -year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300. #

7— Trotting — 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday, September 26tb-

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. One and
one-half miles; first ihalf-mile, $50; first mile, $100;
first to finish, $150.

9— Trotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
'urse.gOOO.

11— Pacing— 2:40 Class. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September 2« th.

12^ — Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse
300,

13— Running— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start: 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. M. on -September
18, 1888.

14— Trotting— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
torses. Purse, $250.

Friday, September 3Stli.

15— Runntng— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Trotting — 2:27 ClasB. Purse, $«00.

17— Running — One and one-half mile dash. Purse,
$300.

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome bnggy whip.

Saturday, September 29ili.

19— Great Fifteen Mile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed live horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses.

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $iu00.

21— Pacing— Free'forall. Purse, $800.

22— Consolation Purse— $250; for all horses .that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS AND t'OM»I1IO\S.

Nominations to stakes muse be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. u.
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be owned
and kept in Nevada ann California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries >o all trotting: races will close
August tO. wlili tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTro trine Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three In
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to Btart. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, thev may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: G&H to the
first and 33 H to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations 'are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entrieB not declared out by G p. M. of the
day proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

NVhere there iB more than one entry by one person,
or in one Interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. the day preceeding the
race. No added monev paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be mimed in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence prom tly at one
o'clock P. M.

S I.. LEE, President,

All entries must be directed to

james n. h»kki:\so\, Secretary.

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Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.
Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Comities
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, October tnd.

1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit ; $200 added;
$50 to second horse,

2— Tbotttng— 2:30 Class. Purse, $300.

3— Tbotting— Three-year-old. Purse, 8600.
Wednesday, October 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Pnrse *1000.

5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Pnrse $500.

6— Tbotttng— District— 2:40 Class. Purse, $500.
Thursday, October 4lli.

7— Rc-Nntng Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

6— Tbotttng— 3 :00 Class. Purse, $600.

9— Tbotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, $400.
Friday. October 5th.

10— Tbotttn-q— 2:25 Class. Purse, $800.

11— Tbotttng— District— 2:30 Class. Purse, $600.

12— Tbotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance; SlOforfeit; $250 added. $50 to second horse.

14— Tbotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Tbotting— Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

0^ A reserve fund on hand for special races.

REMARKS A.\U CONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent,

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex
cent two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each dav at 1 o'clock p. ir. sharp

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries clo*e August 1, 1888, with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races bv
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. IOEBER, President.
A. H. OOSKIJLNG, Secretary.
jy7tse29 Napa City, «"aj.

Race, at 5 o'clock p.m. Entries for Four.Y ear-Olds
and Stallion RaceB close September 11th,
CONDITIONS.

All Trotting and Faciog Races to be mile heats.
Three infive.to harness; five or more to enter: three
or more to start. Entrance fee, 10 per cent, of Pnrse,
and must accompany the nomination.

All Harness Rices will be governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to start
will be governed by the American Racing Rales.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to Its own entrance fee 'and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid-up entries to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horse distancing the field, or any part thereof. ,
Is entitled to first money only.

In Trotting and Pacing Races, all purses to he di-
vided into four moneys, as follows: First horse, 50
per cent.; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, IS
per cent. ; fourth horse, 10 per cent.

All Running Races into three moneys: 60, 30 and 10
per cent.

The right is claimed by the Association to change
the order oE any of these events, should it be to its
convenience and for the best interests of the contest-
ants, but no change will be made in cases where an
injustice would be done to any of the parties who have
made entries.

Heats iu each day's races may be trotted, paced or
run alternately.

ENTRIES.

In all cases entries must be enclosed in a sealed en-
velope, addressed to the Secretary, stating age, name,
color and sex of horse, name of sire and dam, when
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

Tim of clewing en tries, August 91st
and September 11th, 1888

Address all communications to

GLENBR00K PARK

jy28toc26

ALEX. LETTIS, Manager,
P. 0. Boi 241. Salt Lake City, Utah.

San Luis Obispo.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 IN PURSES.

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, U, 18, 19,
20,2], OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PB0GEA2TME.

PURSES 86,000.

Sept. 13th,

Purse 1300.
three-quarters of a mile.

heats.

First Day,

i. Trotting— 2:37 Class.

2. Running — All ages,
Purse $200.

3. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile
Pnrse, $50.

4. Bunning— Handicap. Purse. $100.

Second Day, Sept. 13tli.

5. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Puree 8300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile heats. Purse $200,

7. Running — All ages, three-eighthB mile heats.
Purse $75,

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Third Day, Sept. 1 4 tit .

9. TroUingand Pacing- 2:35 Class. Furse«300.

10. Running — All ages, seven-eighths of a mile
dash. Purse $200.

11. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heatH.
Puree $50.

12. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse flOO.

Fourth Day, Sept. 18th.

13. TrottinK and Pacing— 2:26 Class. Purse $400.

14. Running— All ages, five-eighths mile heatB.
Purse $20 .

15. Running— All agea, three-eighths mile heats.
Puree, 175.

16. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Fifth Day, Sept. 1 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. Purse $300.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heats.
Parse, r200.

19. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse $50.

20. Bunning— All ages, handicap. Pnrse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. 30th.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. Purse $300.

22. Bunning— All agee, mile dash, Purse$200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse $75.

24. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Seventh Day, Sept. 31st.

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Purse $600.

28. Running. Novel'y Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. First three-eighths, $50; first five-eighths, $75:
first to finish, $125. Purse $250.

27. Bunning— Handicap, all ages. Parse $100.

Wednesday, Oct. 24th.

28. Trotting— For four -year-olds that never beat 2:40.
Purse $300.

Thursday, Oct. 95th.

29. Great Stallion Races— For horses that never beat
2:29. Purse $500.

$1.0"0 reserved for Special Trotting and Running

Baces. ENTRIES for all Trotting aad Pacing races

b well as Running Races Nob. 2, 8. 10, 14, 18, 22 and 28,

close Aueust 21st, 1888. Nos. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11. 12, 15, 18, 19,

70,23, 24 and 27, close at the Track the d&y before each

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1883.

— :o: —

SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September 18th.

1— Tbotting — For three -year-olds. Purse, $200.
Mile heats; three in five. Five to enter and three to
start; for horses owned In this county : $100 added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2— Advebtised Tbotttng Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee ?30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, 1888, $10 onor before April 1st, ISSS.and
$15 on or before September 1st, 18a?, to which this
Association will add $100.

3— Stallion Tbotttng Race —Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo: three in five-
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.
SECOND DAY, Wednesday, sept. 19th.

1— Running Race — Purse, $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three -year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $160. Three-quarter mile dash: weight
forage. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse
$125. Free for all; weight for aee.

THIRD DAY, Thursday, Sept. 90th.

1— Tbotting Race— (Named.) For horses owned
in this county. Pnrse, $150. Mile heats ; three in five
Five to enter and three to Btart.

2— Double Teasi Tbotttng Race— Puree, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two In
three mile heats; <hree to enter and two to start. $25
added if three minutes is beaten.

3— iBOTTTNG — 2:50 class; for horseB owned in this
county. Puree, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to Btart.

FOURTH DAY, Friday, Sept. »lst-

1— Runntng Race— Purse, $50. Free for all stal
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse. $125. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in San Luis
Obispo county; firet quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

3— Saddle Horse Race— Purse, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Five to enter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 12nd.

1 -Tbotttng— 2:40 class: for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five; mile heats. Fire
to enterand three to start.

2— Tbotting and Pacing Bade — Three minute
class. Purse $150. For horses in this county: throe in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Tbotting Bace— Free for all in State. Purse.
$1000. Mile heats j'.hree in five. Five to enterand three
to start. $200 to be added if 2:20 Is beaten.
Remarks and conditions.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter anri
three to Btart. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the parse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses divided at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first horse, 25 per cent, to the second
lopercent. to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'he right to trot heats of any two
classes alternacely, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When lees than the re-

?uired number of starters appear they may contest
or the entrance money, to be-dlvided as follows; 66?$
to the first and 33X to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one Interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. M of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid For a walk-over
except as otherwise specified". Bunning races willbe
conducted underthe rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will be" neld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, ^rivers will be required to wear
oaps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entries to all the above races to close
with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
". 1888. at 4 P. M.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

_, H.BARBTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, San Louis Oblsno County.

J. H. HILLISTER, L. M. "WARDEN and GEO.
VAN GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STEELE, President.

J. H BAR RETT, Secretary, juiete»l5

17th Agricultural District
Association

GLENBROOK PARK,

Between Grass Valley and Nevada City, com-
mencing

AUGUST 28th, 1888,

And Continuing Five Days.
810.000 la Parses and Premiums.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

In races designated as "District," all horses are

eligible that were owned In the counties of Nevada

and Placer, comprising the 17th Agricultural District,

prior to June l, 18S8, unless otherwise specified.

Tuesday, August 38th.

1— BrxNKG- Open to all. $25 entrance, SlO forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third, $25. Three-
fourths of a mile and repeat.

2-Tbotting-2:30 Class. Open to all. Pnrse 9500.

3— Tbotting— For three-year-olds and under owned
in the counties of Nevada, Placer, Tuba, Sutter,
Colusa, Butte, Tehama. Plumas, Sierra, Mendocino,
Humbolt, Del Norte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, iiodoc
and Yolo. Purse $300.

Wednesday, August 29th.
Bov's Tournament at il a. m. for various prizes.

4— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, *25 forfeit,
$300 added. Second horse $75; third 850. One mile and
repeat.

o— Running— Open to all. For two-year-olds. $25
entrance, $10 forfeit, $150 added. Second horse $50:
third $25. Five-eighths of a mile.

6— Trotting— 2:50 Class. Open to all. Purse. $100,
Thursday, August 30th.

Grand stock parade at 10 a. m.

7— Running— District. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit, $100
added. Second horse $50; third $25. Half mile and
repeat.

8— Trotting -2:40 Class. Open to all. Purse $500

9— Pacing— 2:30 Class. Open to alL Purse $500.
Friday. August 31st.

Ladies Tournament, for various prizes, at 11 a. h.

10— Running— Open to all. $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$250 added. Secondhorse $75; third$50. One mile and
a half.

U-RuNNiNG-Opento all. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$150 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile and repeat.

12.— Trotting— 2:24 Class. Open to all. Purse $500

13— Runntng— Saddle horse stake. District. Catch
weights. $5 entrance, $50 added. Four moneys- 50, 25,
15 and 10 per cent. One mile.

Saturday, September 1st.

Grand stock parade "and awarding of premiums at

11 P. N.

14— Running— Open to alL $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$300added. Secondhorse $75; third$50. One mile and
repeat.

15— Running — District, $25 entrance, $10 forfeit,
$100 added. Second horse $50; third $25. Five-eighths
of a mile.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Open to all. Purse $500

17— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Open to alL Purse $600.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee ten per cent, on purse, to
accompany nominations. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 30 per
cent to second, and 10 per cent, to third.

National Association rules to govern trotting; ibnt
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of anv two
classes alternately if necessary to finish any dav"'s rac-
ing, or to trot a special race between heats. A* horse
making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows : 66 2-3 to the
first, 33 1-3 to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. H. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
r in one interest, the particular hors'e they are to
start must be named by 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be namedintLeir
entries.

Entries to close with the Secretary on
August 1, 1888.

SAM. GRANGER, President.

GEORGE FEETCHER. Secretary.

jy7tau23 Grass Valley. Cal.

$500 Reserved lor Special Races.
4 0M>HIOVS

All trotting and pacing races beet 3 in 5, to harness.
Srt1 'laMW* specined. S^ to enter and three to
start but the board reserve the right to hold a less
tionSV,^11 *? £ 5* by the ^tlwTrHwS of a proper-
nn^,?'nf°'lDtofthePurs*- Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
horse distancing the field will 'only be entitled to fiSt

™£E!£I!C^? Association Rules to govern all trottine,
KulfArr,unb;rjces' bul the board reserve "ft
SS?« ?J * .heat3 °l an? two Masses alternately, or to
Svnrf™?1/*" between heataj also to chahgethe
day or hour of any race if deemed necessarv. B

one h£tf nf Tnt!?8 ^ Walk °Tef S,iaU be entitled to only

la all entries not declared out by 6 p m. of the dav
P rw;d"Kthe ,race sha" be require* to start "* **J

W hen there Is more than one entry bv -one ^Derson or
In one interest , the r, articular l.orPe K? ar^o start
must be named by &, p. m. oi the day preceding the

If in the opinion of the lodges anv race cannot h#<
finished on the closing dayoithe mewine i? mav bt
continued or declared off at the option of the indie's
^VHZZ'kZT'™'* ™" ""be held* fo?Se„.

Racing colors to be named on entries

In trotting races the drivers shall 'be reqnired
SSr £ tries 0°

roese last two rules will be strictly enforced
All races to be called at 2 p. m. . sbirp

./■;ni,'r.hl 5? a" ",e abov'' races «« <"°>*

jy3tosep27 p. p. Box on. Fresno. Cal.

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OK THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

and Continuing Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten ner cent. In all Races, fonr moneys,
50.25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

First Day, Tuesday. September Z fitli.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and iRepeat.
Parse, $200.

2. Match race— 11,000; |100 added by Association.
P. Mickle.br g, Bedford.
E. Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse *500. Open to all Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1888, with the fol-
lowing horses:

a N. Straube, Fresno Cal., bs, Apex.

S. 2». Straube,

J. H. Lively,

J. R. Jones, " "

C. H. Bowers, '* "

H. H. Helman, Visalla "

J. N. Avres, " "

J. Donahue, Fresno, Cal

br s, Cloris.
b s, Barbora.
c s, Day Break,
b s, Waterford,
b s. Pasha,
b s. Bay Rose.
, b 8, Congressman .

Second Day, Wednesday. September Z6lh.

i. Running— One Mile Dash. Turse, |250.

5. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $400.

6. Trotting— Three Minute Class. Parse, f250.
Third Day, Thursday, September 9 7th.

7. Rnnning— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.

8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, J250.

9. Running— Purse, $150. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
CountieB. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $400.
Fourth £ray, Friday, September 18th.

11. Running— Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse.
$250.

12.— Trotting— 2:3.5 Class, Purse, $250.
13.— Trotting— Hughee Hotel Stake, Free for all.
Pnxce, $500,

MOSDAT. September 34th.

1— TBOTTxsa -Parse S2G0. For Santa Clara County.
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1.1 &88, to be eligible to this class.
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 35th.
2— Tbotting — Purse $100. 2:35 class.
3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Slake. For three-
year-olds. Closed April 1st with seven entries.

4— Tbotttng — S3nta Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-oldB; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 36th.
5— RcxsrsG Stake. For two-year-olds. $25 en-
trance, SlO forfeit, S200 added; $r>0 to second horse,
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree- quarters of a mile.

6— Rdkytng — Free purse 5200. For all ages. ?50 to
second horse One and one-eighth miles.
7— Tbotttsg — Purse $800. 2:50 class.
8— Tbottixg— Purse $400. Three-minute class.

Thursday, September 9 ? th .
9— Running— Free purse 82U0, 350 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.
10 — Tbotting — Purse 5500. 2:27 class.
11— Tboitxng — Purse S600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 38.
12-RtTNNiNG — For three-year-olds. $25 entrance;
*10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: i25 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13-RtTNNiNO-For all ages. $50 entrance; 826 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse: third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.
14— Pacing— Purse *4Q0. 2:23 class.
15— TBornxG — Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday. September %9th.
16-Rtjnntng— Free puree $500, for all ages, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat
17— TtOtttng — Purse $600. 2:25 class.
18-Tbotxing — Purse 81,0c0. Free for all.
Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday.
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing races. pureeB divided as

follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 23 per cent, to

second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 percent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races beats in 5, except as

otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rulea of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t) trot or ran heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate in the management of the Fair.

For* walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the on' ranee
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A, horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first and
third money.

In all tbe foregoing stakes the declarations 'are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters tn running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

All colts properly entered in district stakes, If sold,
are entitled to Btart in such race.

If it Is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that rt caunot be finished ou the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at tbo
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing raci-s. five or more paid up
entrleB required to fill and three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold tbe entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
portionate amount of the purse: provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the richt to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries.
When less than the required number of starters ap-

Sear, they may contest (or the entrance money only,
IvidedSSSand&X-

Racesto commence each day at 2 p. u.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
ll now the best and fastest track in the State.
Entries close Auennt t, 188X.
K. TO I'll A.M. I*
G, H. BRAGG, Secretary.

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August 25

RENO

1888. 1888

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,

September 17 to 22 Inclusive.
$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

SPEED PROGRAMME:
MONDAY, September 17. 1888.

1— SellingPurse.$250; of which $50 to second, $25 to
third; for three yea r-ol (1b aud upwards; horses en-
tered to he sold tor $l,sio to carrv rule weights; two
Sounds allowed for each $100 down to $1,000, then one
ound for each $100 less, down to $400; celling price to
pe st **ed through entry box at 6 p. M. the day before
the race; one mile.

2— .Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foal*»
of l8*fi^; $5o entrance; $1U to accompany nominations;
$10 additloual for starters; to be paid in belore 6 p. m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
50 to racing fund; $3C0 added; second horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

3— Kunning, five-eighths mile dash ; District horses;
M00 added; entrance $2u, declaration g^; on or before
August 25th.

4— Running, three-eighths mile and repeat; puree
*l 0; $100 to fiTBt, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

6 — Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $lt)U; $75 to first; $25 to Becond.

t— Trotting 2:27 class; purse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance $60, of which $20 to accompany nomi-
nation; $40 additional for starters; to be paid in be
fore 6 p.m. day previous to race; $300 added; ten per
■■nit. of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to he divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.
Wednesday, September iilih

8 — Novelty Race, running; purse $100; one and one-
iialf miles ; first half-mile, $50; first mile $100; fiTBt to
3uiBb, $2 s0.

S— unning; for three-year-olds; $50 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for starters;
;o be Daid in before 6 p. m. day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $3C0
idded; second horse to save stake; one and one-
liiarter miles.

10— Trotting, three-minute-class, tor District horses;
mrse $300; first horse $150, second horse $100, third
iorse $50.

Thursday, September 30th.

11— Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $150 lo
5rst, $1W tosecond,$50to third.

12— Trotting, 2.10 class; purse $600.

13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds ; $Hift en-
;rance, $25 to accompany nomination; $75 additional
'or starters; to be paid in before 6 p.m. day previous
o race; $41)0 added; ten percent, of stake money to
;o to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
'ace ; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
en per cent.

Friday, September 31.

14— Running, puTBe$300; of which $50 to second; for
ill ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; District hors-B;
mrse *I50; $100 to first. $50 to second.

16— Kunning stake; for two-year-olds (rouls of 13->-).
•s0 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; »"4u
idditional for Btarters; to be paM in belore six p.m.
lay previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
;o to racing f"nd; $300 added; second hors^ to e-ave
take; one mile.

17— Trotting,2:50 class; for District horses: three in
'"»; purse $^00; first $15 1 second $100, third $50.

SACRAMENTO

-;

Saturday, September 22tl,

ting, 2:22 class
>cond, $200 to third.

Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $500tofirBt. -"^OO

-Pacine; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to second,
HCto third.

CJF Additional races will be made each day. Classes
n.ue up from horseB on the grounds.

REMARKS AM) CONDITIONS.
Nomination!* lo Stakes must be made to
1 -Secretary on or before the 1m clay
|tf * ugu.it, 1 SSS

Entries for the purses must he made two days pre-
e fling the race, at the regular time for closing entrieB
b designated by the rules. Those who have nomlnat-
d in stakes must name to the Secretary in writing
i-hich they will start the day before the race, at 6p. m .
lorses entered in purses can only be drawn by the
ousent of the Judges.

All horseB entered for District purses must be own.
d and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
■ierra Nevadas, for bIx months prior to day of race.
Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
riththe Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to atart in
11 races for purses.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot-
Ing races. Pacific Coast Blood Home Association
ules to govern rnnning laces, except as above.
All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
ve, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
aree to start. But the Board reserves the right to
old a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
f a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
ee, 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomination.
National Trotting Association rules to govern Trot
ing; but the Board reserves the right to trot beats of
ny two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
ny day's racing, or to trot a special race. A horse
.liking a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
mi ■'■ money paid in. when less than the required
umber of Btartera appear, they may contest for the
ntrance money, to he divided as follows: 66?£ to the
rst and 3'iX to the second.

Horses hat distance the field will only take first
loney.

In all theforeeoingBtakeB the declarations are void
hless accompanied by the money.
Please observe that, in the above stakes, declara-
ona are permitted for a small forfeit.
In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
ny preceding the race Bhall be required to start,
Where there is more than one entry by one person,
r iii one interest, the particular horse they are to
iart muflt be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
le race. No added money paid for a wa k-over.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
ipb of distinct colors, which most be named in the
itrles.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
clock p. u.

All entries must be directed to C. II. Stoddard, Sec-
ttary, Reno, Nevada.

The nrrasbv County District Fair, at Carson City,
egiiiB September 24th and ends September 29th. -Six
iyB* racfnc; gives $7,500 in purses and premiums;
.r particulars address J. D. Torreyson, Secretary,
arson City. _

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
I. and ends October 5th, Four days' racing; gives
50ii in purses and premiums; for particulars address
lex. Wise, Secretary, WInneinucca, Nevada.
The State Agricultural Society has built a new track,
cated half a mile from the town of Heno, the soil
-ingot" such a character as to make It one of the
;st on the Pacific Coast.

THKO. W1NTKKS, President.
C. H. S'rODI)ARI>, Secretary. 19mytser.

'he Southern California Breed-
ei 's Association.

Will r :-3ive Bids for Pool Privileges at their Fall

, tn. I'TOBER 23 to 27, 188S, to be sold to the

r lderjbidB to be opened SEPTEMBER 1st,

A aociation reserving the right to reject any

11 V-idB.

SI. € AIBHaRT, Secretary,

- .1.125 San JDlcgo, cai.

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' FAIR

nine days' racing,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPEED PROGRAMME I 888.

There shall ba awarded to the owner of tbe sire
whose get shall make tbe best avemge performance
in the races for trottlne foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds. In 1887, 1888, and 1889, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be less than SAO.
First Day.— Thursday, September 6th

XBOniNG.

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of Btake January 1,
18*8, SI, 370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PORsE, $1,200 -2:23 Class.

No. 2.— PACING PURSE, 5600—2:30 ClasB.

Second Day.— Friday, September 7th,

BUNKING.

No. 4.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; $25 entrance; 510 forfeit; $260 added; of
which $50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BRKEDEPS' STAKE—
Closed In 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. $;-'0'i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY. STAKE— A sweep-
stakes for tbere-year-oldB and over, in wblcb only
non-winners in any event tire year will be eligible
io start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
350, h f, with $400 adaed; of which $100 to second;
third to save stake. One mile and one-eighth.

No. 7 -FREE PDRSE, S250— Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if ihree years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day-Saturday, September 8th.
TBorriNG.

No. 8— TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE-?50 entrance; of
which $10 must accompany nomination; 315 payable
August 10, 1688; $300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with Bixteen nominations.

No. y— THE GKAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st. with six nominations; $500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, 31,000—2:20 Class.

Four tli Day— Monday, September lOth.

BUNKING.

No. 11 -THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; $50
entrance, h f , or only $15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with $350 added, of which $10J to
second, third to save stake. Horses irat have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds
maidenB if three years old allowed five pounds
if four years old or over, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 1&87, with tbtrty-two nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ageB; giro entrance ; 350 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which $15" to second ; Slim to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration 320. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unleaB ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, S300 -Of which $50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1.500 to carry rule weights; two pounds allowed for
each $100 lees, down to 81. COO, then one pound for
each $H'0 less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters onky, by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September 11

TBOTTING.

No. 16— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— $100 entrance,
of which 326 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $60 payable August li', 1*88:
$400 added. Closed March 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. iti- TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17-TROTUNG PURSE, $1,000— 3:00 Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday. September t*.

BUNKING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY 8LOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. $25 entrance ; $15 forfeit, or only f 10
if declared on or before September 1st; $200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
yeir allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE SHAFTEB STAKE— For tbree-year-
olds. $60 entrance; $26 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September first; with 3400 added;
of which $100 to second; tbird to save stake. Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For *11 ages. $60
entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with 8300 added; of which
$100 to second; tbird-to save stake. Three- year- olds
to "airy 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not beat, allowances. Three-quarter mile beats.

No. il— FREE PURSE. $a00- Of which $60 to second;
for all ages. Horses that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th

TBOTTING.
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:25 Class.
No. 23 — F.JUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING 8TAKE-
Olosed on March 15th with twelve nominations.
$400 added. (Conditions same as No. 15.)
No. 2*— PACING PURSE. $8t0— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September I 4ih

1:411 is beaten. Stake lo be named after tbe winner
if Nicbthiwk's iroe (l:»2l) is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE, $250 - Of which $60 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TROTTING.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, 8I,5<0-Free for all.
No. 31— TROTTING PURSE, ?l,(O0 -2:40 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $300— Three year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

liberal colt stakes for
, lt*8«.

Entries for tbe followir
1889-90 will close August J.*

FOR 1889.
No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foa)s of 1887), to be
run at tbe State Fair of 1889. $.'0 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before .January 1st; or $15 by
May 1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with $500 added, of which $\0v to eec-
ond; tbird to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five pounds
extra Maidens allowed five pocndB. Three-qnar-
tersof a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE —A
aweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 18^7), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st. $15 by May
1st, or 325 August 1. 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake Winn.tr
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
ponnds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at tbe State Fair of 1889. $100 each, n f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; $15 May 1st; or $25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $600 added , of which $15u to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
the value of $1.0u0 to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds exira Maidens allowed five
ponnds. One mile and a quarter.
FoR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE -A
sweepstakes for tbree-year-olis (foals of 1887). to be
run at State Fair, 1890; $100 each, b f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or $^5 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which $1 0 to Becond,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of $1,<iou, to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5 -THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three- year-olds (falsof 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 189c. $iOoeach; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; 510 payable January 1,
1889; $15 January I, 1890; $20 May 1, 1890; tbe remain-
ing $50 by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they become due for-
feits money uaid in, and declares entry out. $750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: $>50 to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three-year-old stake of the value of $1,000.
five pounds; if two or more, seven pound*. Mn ideas
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS A>D CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are tbe best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But tbe Board
reserves the right to bold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
tbe purse. Entrance fee, lo per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5'l per cent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and lo per cent
to fourth.

Tbe National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but tbe Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A norse making a walk-over shall be.entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in- When less than tbe
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for tbe entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
66§ to the first, and 334 to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the abow Flakes declara-
tions aire permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. m of the day preced-
ing tbe race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when condltionB are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 3;

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished

upon application to the Secretary. Entries In

all. except niherwi-e stated, to close wi>h

the Secretary, Wednesday. Aueust 1 18*8.

I. V. shh*"ki:, President.

KIMYI.N F. SMI I II, Secretary. 12mTtsel

Friday, August 3 I st.

10— Tkotttng— 2:40 class. Purse, 8300. Open -to al
horses eligible.

ll— Rcxnlvg- One mile and repeat. Purse, 1300.
Open to all.

12- Thotttng- 2:50 Class. Purse, $300. Open to all
horses eligible.

Ladies Kuiixg — Purse, $100, and divided as awarded
by the Judges.

Satnrday. September 1st.

13 -Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, frH». Open to all
horses eligible.

l-t— Ri'ssino- One mile dash. Purse, 1200. Open to
all horses owne 1 in this State.

15 TitiiTTiSG— 2:23 Class. Purse, $600. Open to all
horses eligible.

CONDITIONS AM) REMARKS.

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting races. Alltrotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the ."State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Five to enter and four to start; but the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill bv the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance fee, ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums to be divided at the rate of
fiftv per cent, for the first horse, twenty-five per cent,
to the second, fifteen percent, to the third, and ten per
cent, to tbe fourth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid and who go in
the race designated, and fail to win any part of the
purse, »ill have their entrance money returned to
them after decision by the Judges.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or call a special nice be-
tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary. For a walk-over a horse is
only entitled to its entrance fee and one-half of the
entrance retained bv the Society from the other .en-
tries for said race, and to no added money. A horse

when distancing the field then to first and four!
monevs.

N'on-starters must be declared out the day previous
to the race they are engaged In by 8 o'clock v. m., or
they shall be required to start or forfeit the entrance
money.

All purses or premiums paid as soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries lo the races, except jJo. 8, will
close with ihe*e*retary AneiiMt IO IN88.

Bacee commence each day at 1 o'clock p. it. sharp.

O^* The Association is a member of the Nations 1
Trotting Association. The Board of Directors will
have charge of the grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the Rules are strictly enforced.

Address all communications to the Secretary.

05T" Admissionto Fair Grounds, 50 cents; Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. To the Pavilion, 25 cents;
Children under 12 years, 15 cents.

D. E. KMiarr president.
■ . J. SHERWOOD, secretary.

PostoflBce Address: Marysville, Cal. jly7tau26

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

MARYSVILLE

13th

DISTRICT FAIR,

TO BE HELD AT

MARYSVILLE, CAL.,

—COMMENCING—

TUESDAY, AUGUST

Anil Continuing Five Days.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

28,

Tuesday, August *8tn.

- Tbuttinh — Two-year-old ( hiss.

8200.

No. 25 -THE CALIFORNIA0 DERBY BTAKE- Por °0,eV""Thi'rVl^
foals of 1885. Closed in l-Stf, with twenty-nine 2-RINMN..-1 wo.>«iMld Ola
nominations. $300 added. One imd one-half miles. < ftifitrlcts

No. 26— TBE PaLO ALTO STAKE— \ bandican for , ;,-Tkuttino - Three-minute
two-year olds. $50 entrance; $1/5 forfeit ; $10 declara- ! 0)>en to all liprses eligible.

Class. Purse, #230,

Wednesday. Aueust ,29tn.

4— Tbottino— 2:35 Class. Purse, WOO. Open to all
Inrses eligible.

:.— RcNNiNfi— Half mile and repeat,
open to all horses owned in lids Stale.

ft— Trottin'-— Time -year-old Class.

Purse, r200.
Purse, $300.

tion; $400 added, of which $100 to second; third to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September let. Declarations due at 8
o'clock p. m. Monday, September 3d, One mile.

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For toree-
year-oldii. $50 t-ntrance; 925 forfeit, or only $15 If de-
clared on or before September 1st; with $100 added, of open to all horses eligible,
which Sit 0 to second; third to save stake. Winner of Thursday. -AugUKt 3tttll.

any tbreeyear-old race at this meellnu to carry five 'j. ^_TnoTT1NG_'-->7 class Furse, *«*>. Open to all
pounds eKtra; colta not 1, 2, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten hoMMeUjaDlo!
pounds. One mile and three-quarters, , h tbotttug— A ver's Stake— One-year old colts sired

No. 28— THE NIQHTHAWK 8TAKE-For all ages. hv Alpheus. Purse, 1150; entrance added.
$60entrance; $15 forfeit; $300 added, of which $100 8— Pacing— 2:20 Class. Purse, »400. Open ito all
to second; tbird to save stake; 8200 additional If horseB eligible.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

first Day— Tuesday.

1-Snnning— Half-mile dash, for ttvo-year-olds;
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added, of which $100
to second, tbird to save stake.

2— Running— Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

a— Trotting— -2:20 class. Puree S1.000.

4 -Pacing -3:00 class. Purse $500.

Second D»y — Wednesday.

5— Running— Half-mile dasb , all ages. Purse $250.

6 — Running — One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. PurBe $600

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1,1888.
Purse $500.

8— Trotting— 2:26 class. Purse $900.
Third Day—Thursday.

9— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for tbree-
year-olds; $25 entrance; BIO forfeit: $250 added, of
which 5100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $<00.

11 — Trot ting- -3:00 olasa. Purse Sl^o.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse Sl.aU).
Fourth Day-Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dasb, all ages-
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Puree
$700.

15— Trotting— County stallions. Horses to have
been owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $fiC0.
Filth nay-Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.

18-Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,600; $600
added for any horse that trots tn 3:15 or better If
two or more horses trot In ?;15, the borse making
tbe fastest beat wins tbe added money.

19--Runnlnf[— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reserved for specials. —
CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
1: aniens, except two-year-olds two tn three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse- to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50. 25. 16 and 10 per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and lOtnrun-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a w»lk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govorn
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and change dates of races on programme If
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Eiitrlea > riow Aiikiisi I. 1888, with the
Secreiary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

E C

A. 43. GA*SEN, President.
A UlHAKT. Secretary. ju30toc2Q

1888

3Pue Stealer awd gpovtsttmn.

lbx

SQUTHEiFAClff,

CO S/MPAfety. .A? 1

TIME SCHEDULE.

PosecDger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Dept.
i_Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets
San Francisco.

In effect August 1, 1888.

12:01 P| Cemetery and Menlo Park | 2:a0r

8:30 a
10:30 a
*3:30p

4:30P
•5:10 P

6:8Qf
111H6P

..San Mateo, Redwood and..
Menlo Park

•8:00a
9:0-3a
no: 02 a
4:36P
5:42 p
6;4U t
17-.50F

8:30a' (

10:30 a J

•3:80pn

4:30 pl I

Santa Clara, San Joee.and..
...Principal Way Stations.....

■\ I 9:03a
. . 1 1*10 -02 a
... f 5:'2f

J I 6:40i

10:30 a | Almadenand WayStaticns | 5:42p

*Ivl a 1 /•--- Gllroy, Pajaro, CastrovUle, (
•3 30p|1 Salinas and Monterey j

•10:02a
6:40p

tS:35p

t7:60Ai t i

"3:30p| ( )

■10:02*
6:4lip
t«:35p

?maIJ "WatBonvlUe.AptoB.Soquel (

•3 "30 p \ (Capltola)and Santa Craz. ...... (

•10:02 a
6:40p
t8:3op

4T.cn . i * Monterey and Santa Cruz, Sunday 1
17 w A | \ Excursion Train. .. \

t8:33P

o-»n , i ( Soledad Paso Robles, Teinpleton } i
0'JUAn(SanLai60bispo)<kWay Stations. 1 I

6;40p

a— Morning p.— Afternoon.
•Snndaye excepted. tSundaysonly tTheatre train Sat-
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only a
miles staging between Templeton ami San Lnia

— tId--'

Special Round-trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and ParalBO Springs.

Special Notice— Round-trip ticketB to tbe famous
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Rate. 17.50.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

TPnr hnndsv. nnlv S Sold SDNDA V MORNING;

For Sundays only,^ for ntaxik B3rUie ^^
ForSaturday, C Sold Saturday and Sunday only
Sunday and good for return until following Moo
Monday, (day, inclusive, at the folio wing rates

Round Trip

Sun.
Tkt.

Satto

FranclBco to

Tkt.

San Bruno

f 50

Millbrae

JS5

90

75

1 10

Belmont .

100

125

Redwood

100

1 40

Fair Oaks

1 25

I 50

Menlo Park...

1 25

160

Mount'n View

1 50

200

1 50

225

1 75

RoundTrip

from San

Francisco to

San Jose

Gilroy

W ol lister

Pajaro

Watsonville .,

Aptos

Loma Prieta.,

Soquel

Santa Cruz

CastrovUle .....
Monterey

Sun. Satto
Tkt. "

$100

4 50
500

5 0)
5 10

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent Asst. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekerf .

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

respectfully calls attention to tkb

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing;, Shooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE most charming
Summer and Winter Kesort or the

Pacific Coast,
with its beautiiul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the beet of shooting
may r* had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent And variety of fish which
abound In Its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Fomplno, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superioi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport*,
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTH,'

ABE UNSUBPA88ED,
hartne a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
eandforsuif b&thlnK. The BATH-HOUSE contain.

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming batbs, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual baths, with douche and shower facilities.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQVEX AND SANTA CRUZ.

IB VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in great
variety Notably "

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck:, Geese, »eer
and Bear.

Lakee PILARCTTOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dailj
at San Mateo lor those well-known Retreats, PURIS
8IMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer Bpeclal inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DO* S
when carried in Baggage Cars and put In charge oi
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to issue CHECKS for all doEB receved In Baggage

Bar-In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, It Is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will becarriedfreeofcharge. Gnnstaken apart
and securely packed In wood or leather cases may b*
taken lu Passenger Cars. _ _,

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsenrt
street, Valencia Station, and No Bit Market st,. Grand
Hotel i.H. R.JUDAH,

O. BASSETT. Awt, Pasa «4 Tkt Age"\ .

Super In ten dent, }▼«

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants wli » send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE F Villi. 4.WN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigreeR of tba
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. TH£ 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTV HEAD OF YOUSG TBOTTEBS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breed In"

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty la made at Fairlawn of raising

STALXIOVS AND FIIXIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage In breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wiBb ti
arid to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed wiili
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highly bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters lor their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, If the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
animal for sale is printed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned If they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALHOSS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Happy Medium 400 .

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to hie credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13£, the fastest Btalllon
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (99).

Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hatlie "Woodward, 2;15£; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19j, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S1UO the season,
or s I oO to insure a mare in foal.
Al'cto (9548'.
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's H ambit tenia n, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered i
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For

Almont Wilkes 9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25 J, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maiiraus, (bt75),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mam brino Patch^n; id
dam by ilambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Arcby Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
$80 by insurance.

n the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
catalogues and further information, address

Lock Fox 390.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the I
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasons Die prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

4febR9

ANDREW SMITH. Redwood City.

Oral 21ft California Street. San Francisco.

GHGIGE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

Bull,

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHEK WOOD'S < XIXBRATKD FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A- A. A., Old Stock, Henr?
Doable B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, in cases of 1 doz. qxiart bottles each,
Brunswick club (Pure Oil Bye) and Upper Ten {Very Old and Choice).
tST For excellence, purity and evenness of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies i nported
fhe only objection to be mode to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be improve

upon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.

SOLE AGENTS. --- -- SAM PBASC1SCO..CA1 IfOB.MA

MM

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ot
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada,

SS Ridglings Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 3Ji Natoma St.

KeBidence, M6 Howard St., San Francisco,
aulltf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, *8i-'86a for high-
est works in professional examinations. and aix first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1 523-5 California Street,

FITZGERALD A COSKOH. Proprietors.

Telephone No. fi6-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR- A. E. BUZAllD, M.RCV.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APB1L 22d. 1870.
Lameness and Surgery a Special!)-.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San Francisco. (Near Market.;

Open Day and Night. Telephone, No. 3369. 1y?8

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.

We have for Private Sale selections of the follow.

ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great

Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SOITABLE FOR HIGH-OLASS STUD PURPOSES

ho"bsbs.

BLOOD, COAOHEBS, TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRAUGHT. PONIES.

CATTLE.

DURHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES. "MAGIE,"' POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, ic.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win in tbe keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on band and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

I'KIHGHF.r. STOFK AG! NTS,

105 PITT StUEET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.

registered "able Address "PEDIGREE."

mr24eow

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
-■aiiiH leave and are due to arrive at
Sail Francisco.

From Auk, |*. IHHH-

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...Los Angles, Derning. El

.... ™... Paso and East

...Lob Angles and Jlojave

...Martinez _

...Milton, ."."

. .Ogden anu East....

..Ogden and East.

...Red Bluff via Marreviile

...Redding via Willows "™

...Sacramento, via Benin]:,

via Benlcla .„.

via Livermore.

via Benicia

" via Benicla..

via Benicia. .
...Sacramento River Steamers
...San Jose.. ..

..Santa Barbara ™™."!!.„'

..StocV^on via Livermore.. .

" via Martinez "

..Siskiyon A Portland...
..Santa Rosa ..

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r«M'AL FERRY TRAIXS.

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8:30-9:00-9:30-10:00-10:30-11:00-11:30-1^60-1^30
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TO ALAJUEi)A-^i:uu— .6mo_, :uo— 1-»._«iju — •;■»

o:30-«:<»-«:3U— 7:00—8:00— 3:uo— 10 :m-u -do-poo
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FKOMFBUIT VAXH (via Kast OakIandl-6Z5-6-5ls
— t :>.*— 7:5->-8:25— 8:&3— 9:25— 9;.>5— 10:ii— 10 -5S- 11:36
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than from JEaBt Oakland.

RUM AX.AMEOA— •5:30-6.C0-"6:3n— 7:00 -*7:3 i-8-OO
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Vol. XIII. No 9.
No. 313 BOSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1888.

Figaro.

The artotype we publish this week is that uf a typical
Hambletoniun — Figaro, the stable companion of Jester D.,
whose picture appeared in our issue of last week. Both
horses are the property of Gilbert Tompkins, the proprietor
of the Souther Farm, San Leandro, which was brietiy de-
scribed in our article on Jester D. Figaro was bred by Mr.
Peter Coutts of Mayfield, on the property now occupied by
the running track and stables of Senator Stanford. The
latter purchased Figaro and his dam Emblem from Mr,
Coutts when the colt was about two years old. He became
the property of his present owner in January, 1S87.

His breeding is remarkably good, and the more it is ex-
amined the better it appears. Figaro, bay stallion, black
points, little white on left hind coronet, 16-J hands high,
weight about 1250 pounds. By Whipple's Hambletonian
725, dam Emblem by Tattler 300, son of Pilot, Jr. 12, sec-
ond dam Young Portia (dam of Voltaire, 2:20J) by Mam-
brino Chief 11. Putting it in tabular form:

I Guy Miller

Hambletonian, 7
(.Whipple's)

/'Hambletonian, 10.
..J (Kysdyk's.)

l^Bolivar Maie.

Martha Wash- /"Burr's Washington,
ington J

I. Bam by Abdallah, 1.

P C /-Pilot, Jr., 12.

* | Tattler, 300. ...J

1 jTelamou.

1 ^Telltale tFlea.

Emblem,, ■{

| Mamhrino Chief, 11.
Young Portia j

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Everybody knows what Whipple's Hamblttonian, the sire
of Figaro, has done for the trotting stock of this Coast. He
produced trotters from mares of every sort, shape and
description, and his offspring were known and liked from
one end of the State to the other. Several of his sons have
produced trotters, and his daughter, Countess, produced
Nutwood's great son Dawn, 2:19£. Another daughter, Lady
Babcock, is the dam of Soudan (by SnltaD), record 2:30 as a
three-year-old, and also Elector, 2:21$. by Electioneer. This
family is noted for endurance, action, docility and general
nsefolness. Their Bpeed is proved by the fact that Whipple's
Hambletonian had to his credit at the close of 1887, fourteen
trotters and one pacer, with records oi from 2:19 to 2:30.
He had good right to produce Bpeed, for his aire Guy Miller,
son of Bysdyk's Hambletonian was a great horBe for his
opportunities.

Guy Miller deserves more than a passing mention. He
died in 1861 when scarcely six years old, and of course left
very few sons and daughters. Yet of these few. six are pro-
ducers of Bpeed. Whipple's Hambletion 2:39i, haa been
already mentioned. The Commodore 2:35£ sired Mohawk
Prince 2:28, Young Guy Miller produced Josephine S. 2:24£,
from the loins of Delmonico came Daiby 2:16£, Young Saline
is the dam of Monroe 2:27A, "Hattie's Dam" produced Hat-
tie 2: 29|. Delmonico was also the sire of Sultana the dam
of Sultan 2:24, sire of Stamboul 2:15.

The study of the breeding of Emblem, the dam of Figaro
opens up one of the most interesting departments of trotting
literature and records — the producing qualities of the com-
bination of the blood of the two great Kentucky stallions,
Mambrino Chief and Pilot Jr. Emblem's dam, Young Portia,
was byMambrino Chief. She was bred to Tattler — record,
2.26 — the best son of Pilot Jr., as a source of speed, staying
qualities and producing blood. The results of this cross are
shown in the following table of the offspring of Young Portia,
she produced:

By Tattler, 300— Voltaire 2:2Ci, sire of Bessemer (paoer) 2 :15

" " Emblem, dam of Figaro (trial). 2;3aj

" Planet (thoroughbd)— Portion, sire of Minnesota, .. 2:273

'* Harold 413— Consuela, dam ofConnaugbt 2:24

" Belmont 64— Yolande, " " Tubo 2:24j

The following table shows how well Tattler produced
from Mambrino Chief mares. He sired from

Young Portia- Voltaire, 2:20J, sire of Bessemer 2:16

" Emblem, dam of Figaro, tri-1 2:32i

Indiana— Indianapolis, 2:21: sire of Indigo, 2:28]; and Buld

Doble(pacer) 2:'20i

Norfolk Belle— Abbott, sire of Kitty Abbott 2;2tJ^

These two tables show how well the blood of Pilot Jr.,
through his Bon Tattler btted in with the Mambrino Chief
mares Young Portia, Norfolk Belle and Indiana. This laBt
mare, Indiana, gave aDoth»-r proof of the value of this cross
by producing to Pilot Jr. Pilot Mambrino, 2:35J, the sire of
John Henry, 2:29£. Voltaire, the full brother of Fieero's
dam, and Indianapolis (brother in blood to Voltaire and Em-
blem) were campaigners of great speed and endurance. \q\-

taire has a record of 2:20k and if memory serves, trotted a
sixth heat in 2:22. He was the victor in fifty-two heats in
2:30 or better. Indi mapolis won a race at Buffalo, N.
Y., on August 2, 1878, winning the first, third and fifth
heats, and finishing second in the second and fourth heats.
The time in the 6ve heats whs 2:23£, 2:21, 2:22i, 2:22£, 2:21f,
Indianapolis trotting the last heat" the fastest of those he
won, and within tbree-quarters of a second of his best
record, 2:21, which was made in the fourth heat of a race at
Cleveland. Then Voltaire produced the pacer Bessemer,
2:15, and Indianapolis sired Indigo, 2:28$, and Budd Doble.
pacer, 2:20£.

The successful combinations of these two great families
would fill volumes; space only allows the following compari-
son of the breeding of the dams of several successful pro-
ducers :

No. of trottera 1st dam 2nd dam

in 2:30 list. by ■ by

Almont 31 Mambrino Chief Pilot Jr.

Egmont 1 Pilot Jr. Mambrino Chief.

Mambrino Wilkes 2 Son if Mam. Chief Pilot Jr.

Nugget 2 Pilot Jr. Mam. Chief.

Figaro Son of Pilot Jr. Mambrino Chief.

Of the above Almont has beeen dead for several years, Eg-
mont is fifteen years of age, Mambrino Wilkes is fourteen,
Nugget is ten and Figaro seven, all comparatively young
horses of great promise, and good examples of the transmis-
sion of produoing qualities from brood mares which combine
the blood of Mambrino Chief and Pilot Jr.

Figaro is standard under rule 6, and will be registered in
Vol. VIII., is powerfully and symmetrically built and trots
in splendid form. He has no public record, but last year
was driven by Mr. J. A. Dustin a third beat in 2:34 after
but eight days training. Two weeks later he made a trial in
2:32i. but went wrong and and did not start in the race for
which he had been entered. His owner hopes to give him a
record in 1889. The horse made his first season in 1887.
The colts of this last spring are large, well shaped, and are
mostly good lot-trotters. The most promising are from
mares by Erwin Davis, son of Kentucky Hunter, and Patohen
Veruon, son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr., 31. 'They will be heard
from later.

Golden Gate Fair.

Whoever desired a finer afternoon than that which was
apportioned for the opening of the Golden Gate Fair would
be altogether of too exacting a natnre. The first desidera-
tum was sunshine and the grand luminary was doing his
part. Sunshine may bring discomfort, and when the rays
are too fervent there were prayers for friendly clouds to in-
tervene. Then again there may be chilliness when the air
currents come rapidly after being in contact with the crested
waves, and these cooled by the stream which flows from the
far north. But with temperature just right, the brilliant
sunshine gave life and vigor, and brought the spirits to the
right point for full enjoyment of the races. The track was
in good shape, far better than could have been expected a
few days ago, and excepting a few yards on the lower turn,
which were a trifle soft, might be termed fast. Day and
track good and with such renowned horses engaged it was
nearly certain that there would be a large assemblage. Our
estimate made a couple of weeks ago was not far from being
right. Scarcely a seat in the stands unoccupied, carriages all
along the outside fence and stationed in the field, while in
the space between the track, stands and hotel was so orowded
that it was difficult to work a passage through. The area in
front of the pool-stand was thronged with an excited lot of
speculators, and long before the hour fixed tor the horses to
be summoned, auctioneer and clerks were busily engaged.
Lively betting. People from the Sunny South and those who
had seen Stamboul in his great race with Arab at Los Angeles
held him invincible, and were ready to poBt $100 on his
chances against $40 for Guy Wilkes and $S for Wood ant.
The takers of the "short end" baBed their acceptance of the
odds on the knowledge of what Guy Wilkes had done, and
the fact that he was emphatically a "moneyed horse," and,
not a few who had so much confidence in the skill of Gold, j
smith as to offset the glamourie of 2:15. Notwithstanding
that Guy and Goldsmith had Buch staunch supporters the
ncldfl rather increased fts the pool-selling progresned ^nd

many of the small bettors regarded the case so hopeless that
to encourage them a mutuel box was opened in which Stam-
boul was barred. This seemed to do a good share of the
business, though in the other boxes there were tickets pur*
chased on the outsiders.

Some of the shrewder waited for the warming up heat to
obtain a line, and if anything, that increased the favoritism
for Stamboul. He wound up the work by trotting the home-
stretch in 34£ seconds, and appeared to do that with great
deal of ease. It was the general remark that Guy moved
with more ease than he showed m bygone years, and a select
few put a few more dollars on him before the calling out bell
rang. Woodnut seemed to be an unknown quantity. He
looked well, and there were whisperings of what he had
Bhown at Petaluma, and yet there was a sort of distrust, mis-
givings as to the part he would play.

THE STALLION RACE.

First Heat — Promptly they were called on time, and witq
equal promptitude the call was answered. St&mboul drew
the pole, Woodnut second, Guy on the outside. The people
within the enclosure were permitted to hang on the fence,
and even horses attached to carriages were bitched to the
posts. This seemed to trouble Stamboul, and be hung back
when coming for the word, though at the first attempt Wilkes
broke, and at the second Stamboul followed the example,
though at the third score the signal was given, Stamboul and
Guy being nearly together, Woodnut two lengths in the rear
Before fifty yards were trotted Stamboul broke, a bad
tangling break, which enabled Guy to take the pole at the
commencement of the turn, and' making good use of the
advantage, sped along at a rapid pace. Woodnut was far in
advance of Stamboul when a furlong was trotted, and at the
quarter pole <34J seconds) Guy led Woodnut at least four
lengths, the latter being fully as far in front of Stamboul.
Down the baokstretch Guy increased his speed, the gap being
longer between him and Woodnut, while Stamboul was clos-
ing rapidly on the second. Guy passed the half-mile mark
in 1.-07$, nearly six lengths in front of the others, whioh were
almost parallel when passing the middle mark. Guy trotted
fast, Stamboul still faster. He parted company with Wood-
nut, and the space between him and the leader was growing
shorter and shorter. Before reaching the three-quarter pole
Stamboul's head was on the wheel of Guy, at the head of the
stretch it looked as though he was on even terms. Three-
quarters in 1:42£, Guy having made the middle half in 1:0S£,
Stamboul must surely have trotted it in 1:07, and that strain
was more than he could bear. Another bad break. Wood-
nut passed him. Walter took him in hand, and Guy keep-
ing on the even tenor of his way, won the heat by six lengths
from Woodnut, Stamboul dropping inside tho short distance.
Time 2:18.

The loss of the heat was so evidently caused by the two
breaks, and Stamboul having dearly demonstrated that he
had the "foot" of Guy, his supporters were still wilting to
put $100 on him to $60 on Guy and $12 on Woodnut. The
expectation had been strong that very fast time would be
made by Stamboul, and the loss of the heat did not have the
effect to discourage his backers that would have followed a
faster exhibit. Wholly owing to the break at the start by
whioh he lost bo much, was the reasoning, and that so
generally concurred in as to sustain the prior favoritism.

The Second Heat. — There were six futile attempts to get
off, the main cause of the delay being Woodnut's dilatori-
nesB. A good start, however, was effected at the seventh
score, and Stamboul going level and fast succeeded in taking
the pole when a furlong had been ooveied. At that point
Gay was a dear length behind, and at the quarter, whioh
Stamboul made in 333 seconds, be was two lengths behind,
Woodnut six lengths ii the rear of Guy. But the bay horse
was trotting fast, closed on Stamboul so that when opposite
the tank bis head was at tbelattei's shoulder, Aiter p

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tbe bridge Stambonl drew away again and at the half, whioh
Stambonl made in the fast time of 1:07, he had. reBomed the
position held at the quarter. ThU he retained for a greater
part of the way around the turn, and at the three-quarters,
1:42, he was still a conple of lengths to the front. Fairly iD.
to the stretch, and the fancy sketch published in the paper
of last Saturday is not far from being a correct representa-
tion. With one exception, and one only. In that the bay
is made to break as he crosses the bridge which divides the
homestretch into nearly two equal parts; in the real scene
he does not leave his feet. But he is shortening the gap as
he nears the winning score, and at the three in five distance
he has still a chance for the heat. It proved a forlorn hope
as, notwithstanding Goldsmith made every effort, Stambonl
led him across the the score by a few feet, "Woodnut away
back. Time 2:17.

Guy had made so good a fight that there was no deprecia-
tion in his stock, and against $110 on the favorite, $52.50
was banked on him, while Woodnut had still friends williDg
to risk $21 on his show. In all the poolselling so far, the
bidding had been brisk and there was little cessation in the
work of the auctioneer and clerks.

The Third Heat — Four times they came up for the word
but something was in (he way of getting them off, though at
the fifth, tbe start was remarkably good. Wocdout, perhaps
had a trifle the best of it but could not retain it, and at the
quarter in 34} seconds Stambonl led Wilkes two lengths-
Tbe same relative positions were held at the hall in 1:08|,
and at the three-quarter mark in 1:44J, it was still Stambonl
two lengths in front of Guy, ten between him and Woodnut.
For a time it seemed as though there was to be a very
close thing between the two, Wilkes broke at the bridge,
caught quickly, came again faster than ever, but Stamboul
would not be caught, crossing the score half a length in
the lead of Guy, with "Woodnut far in the rear. Time,
2:19*.

After that exhibition, Guy's backers lost heart in a meas-
ure, and it required a good deal of urging on the part of the
auctioneer to obtain a few dollars against a "century" on the
southron.

The Fourth Heat — Short time was occupied in scoring,
and at the th<rd trial they were sent off level. Midway of
the first turn Stamboul broke, and as usual, that entailed a
serious loss. But the pace wasslow, the quarter occupying36i
seconds, "Wilkes four lengths in front. When a third of the
way down Ihe backstretch Wilkes broke, losing more than is
his custom, and when he reached the half in 1:1 li, Stamboul
had his head on the wheel of the leader. Neither bad much
Bpeed in coming around the turn, Guy still leading by a
couple of lengths at the head of the home tangent, and, in the
effort to reduce it, Stamboul broke when opposite the seven
furlong mark, Goldsmith kept Guy moving and the last
quarter was made at a good rate, though the heat was no
velter than 2:24.

Still Stamboul ruled the roost, retaining his hold on the
affection of the speculators so that they were willing to put
op $50 on him to $15 on Guy and $4 on Woodnut. Borne
thought that Woodnut had ft good chance, as it was palpably
evident that Stamboul and Guy were tiriDg, neither beiDg in
oondition to stand a strain of three such heats as were the
first, second and third.

The very fast half mile which Stamboul trotted from the
anarter to three-quarters in the first heat would have told on

horse in the best of order, and that could not be claimed
for Stamboul, notwithstanding his race at Los Angeles was
such a good effort. In his work a day or two previous to the
race he foamed and "lathered" wherever a strap touched
him which was not an indication of capacity to make five
heats. Although Guy showed less disposition to profuse per-
spiration in his work, his exercise before coming to Oakland
had been Blow, and there was not time to remedy the defect.
While he moved with greater ease than in former years, even
action and speed must be accompanied by practice to ensure
Buch an amount of endurance as three heats will inside of
twenty require, and therefore it was not unreasonable to
expect that Woodnut, who had not been called upon after
the first heat, should enter a claim for the purse. But he
was in the same boat evidently, aB the winding up proved.

The Fifth Heat was anxiously watched. Tbe drivers were
intent on not loeiDg an advantage, aud*tbat Air. Holly was
inspired by hopes of victory was apparent from the eagerness
with which he took his position in front in scoring. The
third move Woodnut was a leDgth in the lead of the other
two when the word was given, but this advantage was lost
by a break when scarcely more than fifty yards away. Guy
was on the inside, Slaiuboul level with him, until nearing
the firfct furlong, when he bad the best of the situation. But
the advantage was of short duration. Just at a time when
he appeared lo have got in front enough to take the track, he
broke, and at the quarter in 36 seconds Guy had three good
lengths to his credit. fl.t the half in 1:11 there was little
change, though rounding the turn Stambonl closed n portion
of the gap and his friends breathed more easily. Short was
the ielief. He broke, but made bis best effort in (hat line
of tbe day, and caught quickly. Goldsmith was not to be
ciugbt napping, however, as he did not permit Guy to
Blacken his efforts until he was close at home, and Stain bonis
breaking again when opposite the dis.ance the first stallion
lace of the series came to a close, Goy adding another bud to
the garland emblematic of many victories. Time, 2:25.
summary:

Golden Gate Fair, Monday, AuguBt 27th. 1888— Purse gl,6C0, free for-
all stallions, heats of a mile. beBt 8 in 6, in namens.
San Mateo Stock larra. naroep b h Guy Wilkes by Gt-orge
Wilkes hiB dam Lady bunker by Mambrino Palchen

Goldsmith 1 2 2 1 1

L. J "bom, RoBemead*-, Dames d b b Stamboul by Sultan, Mh

dam Fleetwinu by Rysdyk's Hnmbletonian. Maben 3 112 2

B C Uolly, Vall^jo, names ch h Woodnut by Nutwood, bta

dam Addle bv Haiublotontan Chief Holly 2 3 3 3 3

Tlme-2;l&-2;17-2;19*-2:2i-2;26,

Tne pacing race was called between the third and fourth
heats of the stallion race, but the scoriDg was so prolonged
that the time to summon the stallions expired, and they were
sent from tbe track. After the fourth heat of the first race
the pacers were recalled.

In the pools before the start Gold Leaf was a pronounced
favorite, bringing $100. $50 on Linderman, Damiana,
Little Hope, San Diego and Ned Winelow, grouped as "the
field" $30.

First Heat— Little Hope had the pole, Tom Linderman
Beeond, Ned Winslow third, San Diego fourth, Damiana
fifth and Gold Leaf outside.

At the quarter Ned Winslow was in the lead, closely fol-
lowed by Gold Leaf, the others bunched, and hop, skipping
and skiving and changing places at every jump.

At the half-mile pole Gold Leaf challenged Winslow and
drove him to several running breaks, and on the turn took
the lead and won the heat as she pleased, but beating her
own record (2:20iJ, and again reducing the three-year-old
pacing rec.rd to 2:19 1-5. Winslow was second, Tom Lin-
derman third, San Diego fourth, Damiana fifth and Little
Hope last.

Second Heat — Pools now sold: Gold Leaf $100, Linderman
$40 and the field $15.

On the Bend-off Gold Leaf tuok the lead, closely followed
by Linderman, the others strung out behind, and being
"herded in" by Little Hope. At the head of the stretch
Linderman got up within a length of Gold Leaf, and these
positions were held to the draw-gate, where both driverB
drew their whips, and drove as for their lives.

Ten lengths lrom the wire the little mare gave it np, and
Linderman, under severe punishment, won the heat by the
shortest of heads. Winslow was third, Damiana fourth, San
Diego fifth and Little Hope again last. Time, 2:19.

Third Heat — Pools now chopped, and the Salt Lake horse
was made the favorite at $100, while Gold Leaf brought
$27.50 and the field $15. Gold Leaf went off very slow, and
tangled up on the turn in a bad break, and Andy took her
back and only drove to save his distance. Linderman and
Winslow made a hard fight for the lead, about seven lengths
ahead of the others, who were all strung out. These posi-
tions remained unchanged to tho head of the stretch, when
San Diego made play for the leaders, and all three came down
the stretch together.

J&Bt above the distance both Linderman and Winslow left
their feet, and San Diego, coming fast on the outside,
snatched the victory of the heat in the last jump by a head.
Linderman was placed last for running, as hiB driver made
no attempt to catch him after he broke on the stretch. Little
Hope was second, Damiana third, WIdsIow fourth, Gold Leaf
fifth. Time, 2:23^.

Fourth Heat— Pools: Linderman $50, Gold Leaf $24, field
$19. Linderman was at a break when they were sent off,
and made a standstill break on tbe turn and fell a distance
out. Gold Leaf at once assumed the lead, ana it was never
disputed until the middle of the stretch, when Little Hope
got so close that Andy was forced to draw his whip, and vig-
orously did he use it from there home, but to good purpose,
as the little mare won the heat by a nose, San Diego third,
Damiana fourth, Winslow fifth and Linderman, although he
ran over a quarter of a mile, was let in and placed sixth by
the judges for some unexplained reaBon. Time, 2:21£.

When the horse3 were called out for the next heat, Dona-
than was put up behind Linderman by the judges.

The pools now sold: Gold Leaf $50, Linderman $19, field
$9.

Fifth Heat — Linderman made another break at the first
turn, and fell twenty lengths behind. Gold Leaf took the
lead and kept it to within ten lengths of the wire, when Little
Hope came fast and beat her out by a leDgth. San Diego
third, Damiana fourth, Winslow fifth and Tom Linderman
last. Time, 2:23J.

The pools again changed, and Gold Leaf became the favor-
ite at $50 against $10 for Tom Linderman and $10 for the
field.

Sixth Heat— Gold Leaf at once took the lead, and led until
well down the stretch near home, when Little Hope came
along, and after another driving and punishing finish beat
her handily to the wire in the last fifty yards by three lengths,
San Diego securing second place. Gold Leaf third and Tom
Linderman distanced — the other two, Winslow and Damiana,
having been sent to the stable as ruled out for not winning a
heat in five. Time, 2:26.

It had now become dark, being after seven o'clock, and the
finish of the race was postponed.

The postpooment was considered a positive assurance that
Gold Leaf would win, though such a strain as bix heats on a
three-year-old filly was enough to lay an ordinary youngster
up for a week at least.

Promptly at 1 o'clock the horses were called out for the
unfinished race of yesterday, the 2:27 pacing clasB, for a purse
of $700.

In the pools the mare sold for $50 against $8 for Little
Hope and San Diego as the field, and these odds proved cor-
rect, for immediately on the send-off Gold Leaf took the
lead and was never headed, winning the heat, race and first
money, San Diego second and third money, and Little Hope
third and second money. Time, 2:20.

This was the most wonderful performance ever made by a
three-year-old pacer, as the time of the seven heats will show.

SUMMARY.

Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, Aug. £8, 1888-Pacing, 2:27 class; puree
S700.

Gold Leaf, sm McDowell 12 5 12 3 1

Little Hope, s g Dustln 6 G 2 2 1 1 3

San Diego, bg Welsh 4 5 13 3 2 2

Tom Linderinan, b g Donatban 3 16 6 5 dls

Damiana, a g McManus 6 4 3 14 r o

Ned Winelow, b g McCord 2 3 1 5 5 r o

Time, 2:191-5, 2:19, 2:23$, 2:21*. 2:233, 2:2C, 2.i0.
SECOSD DAY.

The second day of the Golden Gate Fair was allotted to
racing, and an enjoyable day it proved to all but the losers.
The afternoon was if anything plea&anter than its prede-
cessor, and the track in good order. The attendance was up
to the usual mark of a second day, though after the large
concourse, which the fame of the trotting stallions attracted,
it appeared below what it really was.

The first race was the Introduoootry Stake for two-year-
olds, a dash of three-quarters, in whioh wire twelve nomina-
tions, five of which came to the post. According to one of
the advertised conditions, all races of three-quarters of a
mile were to be started from some sort of A "patent chute."
Looking across the track it appeared a conglomeration of
canvas, ropes, posts, etc., and for some time before the start

a gang of men were at work preparing it for action. Froi
the flapping of the canvas in the wind it did not seem
favorable place for a lot of two-year-olds, and according t
the following account, cut from one of the daily papers, :
can hardly be called a success:

The first trial of "Finigan's chute"," which was only
piece of canvas to separate the horses, proved that in 3
adoption it was wrong on the part of the Directors, for o
the first attempt Bessie Shannon tore her mouth so bad!
on one of the guy ropes that she not only lost the race, bu
will be laid up for the season. Jack Pot, whose chances f
a field horse were very favorable, got tangled in the canvt
and tore it to pieces, so that when the start was made thei
was no "Finigan chute" between him and Bessie Shannon,

Don Jose was largely the favorite with the bettors. H
would bring $100, to $15 on Lady Helen, $13 on Bess:
Shannon, and $13 on Jack Pot and Naicho B coupled,

The start was delayed for some time, and when they wei
sent off Don Jose had slightly the advantage, and from thi
time until the finish there is little to describe. He ran i
the lead, and at no time was any of them close enough (
jeopardize his chances, Lady Helen finishing within a lengt
of him, Jack Pot that much in the rear of her.

SUMMARY.
Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, Aug. 28, 1888— Introductory Btake— Ft
two-year-olds; ?'i5 entrance. ?10 forfeit; S4C0 added; S100 lo secom
third to Bive stake. Winnerjof oDe two-year-old race, after Angnst If
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five ponndB extra. Three-qua
ters of a mile. Twelve nominal ions.
Ttieo. "Winters' ch c Don Jose, Joe Hooker — Countess Zelka, 114

Hollow&y

Thomas Williams' b f Lady Helen, Norfolk-Josie R, llu. .Hitchcock

T. P.Jones' b g Jack Pot, Joe Hooker— Lugena. 112 * Rosa

Bessie Shannon' 110 (Atkinson), and Naicho B, 110 (good) also n
unplaced.

Time, 1:16$.

The nest race was the Pardee Stake for three-year-oldi
one mile, in which were eight nominations, four uf whic
answered the call to saddle. These were Leon, a prime fa'
orite in the pools bringing $100, Heliotrope $42 50, "Welcon:
S37.50 and Sid S10, Notwithstanding the high favor i
which Leon wsb held, the others received hearty suppor
Kumors were rife that Heliotrope was likely to run quii
close to the best time ever made on the Coast, Welcome 1
shown well and the victories of Sid in the spring were r
called.

There was little delay at the post and when the flag fell s
were close together and each one in motion. Sid was tl
quickest to get away and he held a decided lead when tl
first furlong was covered. He led past the quarter, tl
others bunched, and when half way down the buck stretc
he had not surrendered his advantage. But on rounding tl
northern turn all were together, and at the head of the sliett
the probable winner could only be surmised. The favori-
was in a good position, so were Heliotrope ond Welcome, S
was out of the heat. Down the stretch they came merril;
Welcome leading a trifle when within one hundred yards t
home and at the winning score she bad a good length to hi
credit. It was a very pretty fight for seoond place betwec
Leon and Heliotrope, the former getting it by a short neck.

SUMMARY.

Pardee Stake — For three-year-olds; $50 entrance, half fo
feit; $400 added; $100 to second; $50 third. Hoises wl
have not won in 18SS a purse amounting to $300, or ove
allowed five pounds; maidens allowed ten poundB. One mil

WEIGHT NOMINATIONS.

D. Hennessey's br m Welcome by Warwick — Aeola, 10B

E. P. Lowell's be Leon by Leinster — Ada A, 118

Mrs. S. "Wolfskill's b m Heliotrope by Joe Hooker — Yolone, IC8

Sid also ran.

Time 1:431.

The third race proved to be the biggest betting affair of 1
meeting. From the time the first pool was sold till tl
burses were marshalled at the starting post, there was rap
work on the part of sellers and buyers. In response
"how much for first choice?" would come $100, and wi
five dollar raises until $200 or over would he the figure, ai
the second cho C6 likely to bring more than the first. Tho
sands of dollars mu6t have been posted, and this came fro
one of the contestants, Sleepy Dick, having won a very fa
race at Lob Angeles, the same distance, and his maincompt
itor, Lida Furguson, was known to be very fast. There
queer features, too, bat "short horses" are always provoo
tive of suspicions, and as the ruling had also a queer asp*
the suspicions were strengthened.

Heals of half a mile for all agee, under the title of the Co
tra Costa Stake, was the event with Sleepy Dick, Lida Ft
guson, Johnny Gray and Kildare the starters. As stated fc
fore, the pools ran hich, none Uss than $200, some of th«
over $400. There was the usual delay at the post, Lii
being averse to turning her head in the direction in wbi
she was to run until she had the advantage. In the acti
start, however, Johnny Gray had the "bulge" and makt
good use of his heels, led for rather more than a furlon
though at the commencement of the straight run home £
two favorites were in advance. Both are very fast hore*
and the clatter of their hoofs came with a quick rattle
they neared tbe 6tand. The rider of the mare was urgil
her along, the jcokey on the horse sitting in comparati
quiet. It looked as though a rider like Murphy, Hamilto
Garrison or some of our California artists could have rustlt
tbe short neck he was beaten by, out of him in tbe last ft
strides; but, perhaps, the prefix to his name precludes tli
art of the jook being effective and he was really doing
best. At all events, the time was lively if the riding
slow, and 48± seconds the verdiot of the watches, which
practically the record for both; Jonnny Gray a fair thir'
Kildare, who bad the worst of the ptart, some distance b'
hind.

About the only betting after the heat, vrae on the part
those who desired to "hedge" and per contra the lucky on
who thought it safest to place themselves on "velvet," Lit

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1888

2ptje greater ami jlpflrtsmatt.

135

>rongbt $200, Sleepy Dick $50, the 6eld §30. The second
tieat differed from the 6ret by Lida taking the lead at the
tartand never surrenderingitand the rider of Dick wakening
dp when it was an impossibility for him to win. Fast again,
-.9 seconds.

SUM MARS".

Same Day — Contra Costa Stakes, half-mile heats; for all
,ges. S300 added.

\1 WiLlitfs ch m Lida Ferguson, 110 Taylor 1 1

>'M. Starkey'ss R Sleepy Dick. 110 Bxirtoa 2 2

>wnn Bros.' g g Johnny Gray, 110 Howson 3 3

E P. Jones's g Eildare, 99 Ross 4 4

Time. 0:48j— 0:49.

The la3t race of the day elicited encomiums from all,
jiosers joined in the favorable comments, and the recollec-
ions of dollars gone were sweetened by the knowledge that
hey had not only been vouchsafed a good run for their
poney, but also enjoyed the pleasure of witnessing one of
jhe best races of this or any other year.

I Although the favorite won, the third choice was second
,ud a fielder third. The race was for a purse of §300, with
ikven starters, and the starting was a novelty. Several
aonths ago C. S. Crittenden explained to us a new plan he
.ad for starting racehorses, and from that explanation we
/ere satisfied that it was meritorious. Simple enough,
merely holding a strap or rope across the track in front of
be horses, to be lowered when the starter gave the signal,
ly vibrating the rein the horses were deterred from breaking
■ way, and when that happened, the instant it was struck iE
sll harmless to the ground. In this case the men who held
ae reins were stationed forty yards from the post, and
aough one of the horses, Spray, was as troublesome as is
usually met, theie was only a short delay and a capital

art the result. A stripe of white webbing would be an
improvement.

• Away they went, bo close together that it was impossible to
. aparate them at any point. All in a jumble around the

lrn, puddled together aB they swept down the baekBtretch,
incepting that two were far behind. The crushed Btraw-
lerry was among the leaders, part of the time distinctly in

Ivance, but the brown under it showed that it was not on
i le favorite. She was about midway of the neck, and when
inaking the farther semi-circle it seemed that Laura Gardner,
l.'ho carried 60 much money, could not get through in time
\ overtake the first flight. Idalene Cotton was first to reach
ine straight, the white and blue hoops on Applause were

ithin striking distance. Half a dozen for that matter were
: . a position which was emblematic of victory, but as they

:ared the goal Laura came with a rush, wresting - the laurels
: am Idalene, Applause a gocd third.

STTMMAKT.

Kune Day— One-mile dash: all ages; purse $300.

I . L. Appleby's s mLinra Gardner, 115 Hitchcock 1

( ilteae Villa stablfl's b m Idalene Cotton, 113 Cook 2

• enwood stable's b g Applause, 115 Boss 3

i Sancy, Fusilade's La«t, Edelweiss, Spray, Oro, Nerva, Futurity and

ttle Phil ran urplaced.

Time, 1 :432.
I Betting: Laura Gardner SIO^, Edelweiss $45, Idale Cotton S23, Holly's
ible (Fusilade's Last and Nancy) 615, field iSpray, Oro, Nerva,
- .plause and Little Phil) 810.

THIBD DAT.

I'The main feature of the third day was the three-year-old
\ at, and this was blasted by the lameness of Direct and
iemo. There are some who hold Grandee to ba the peer of
t y colt of the age which has yet appeared, and after Direct
ide so good a fight with him at Petaluma, not a few good
| dges claimed that the son of Director and Echora was his
Yual. Memo showed phenomenal speed in his work before
Vine wrong, so that the contest would have been watched
Y th great interest. We have heretofore presented oar esti_
I ite of Grande, and after making due allowance for favorit.
In, inspired by his being a grandson of Nourniahal, that
i'timate is not far out of the way. Still we hold the opin-
io that he will be better as he grows older, and when fully
Titured prove one of the great guns of the track.
1 The 2:40 class resulted, however, in a good race. Good
Tim e\ery point of view, even the distancing of the favorite
Tiding additional interest. Steve Whipple is one of these
Tiortunates to which a break means certain discomfiture
Id it was an exasperating sight to hia backers to witness hi3
I nd gallop on the backstretch, while the other horses were
\ aring the three-quarter pole. That it was well fought all
''trough is evident when the synopsis is consulted, four heats
k exactly the same time, and the fifth only two seconds
iwer. The winner, Ben Ali, Sonnet and Dubeo, proved
Tit they were sure enough trotters. Ben came again when
*l3eemed he was beaten; until Sonnet showed lameness she
T iked like a winner, and the four-year-old Dubec grew better
■T d better as the battle progressed, and could he have gained
'i 3 fifth heat there would have been plenty of backers. The
:f le and placing will be found in the

SCMMAET.

Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, August 29, 1888-2:40 class. Mile heats
4i5; pnrse SI. COO. „

.46 Milroy's br g Ben AU Bavey 8 1 3 1 J

Alto'abf Sonnet Dust in 1 2 13 4

4 3 Rose's b g Dubec Maben 5 3 2 2 2

; Holly's b m Economy Holly 4 4 4 4 3

-m$ RyvM b a Perihelion Donathan 6 5 5 5 dr

1 H Parker's br e Steve Whipple. Parker 2 dis

Time, 2:26*, 2-J6J, 2:26$,2:.6i, 2:28*.

FOUETH DAT.

'=|| although the morning was somewhat gloomy, by the time
*1 i races were called the clouds had broken up so that the
t ashine came through pleaBantly, the breeze toned down to
deration.

Che special race was soon concluded. Hot winning in two
its. By the time the three-quarters of a mile dash was
led, there was a fine attendance, and though behind that
Monday, the assemblage thronged the stands, and the space
ween the track, club-house and stands,

The first race was a dash of three-quarters, with even
starters. These were Applause, Welcome, Idalene Colton,
which in the pools sold as the field for $100. Daisy S. was
the next choice at $75, Edelweiss $55 aud Notidle $45. The
betting was lively, field and individnals finding warm sup.
port. The start was fair, Notidle having the last position as
they came out of the chute, and so far behind that she ran in
the rear until reaching the turn. Taking the outside Notidle
bettered her position so tnat when she entered the stretch
was among the first. The others were so closely bunched
that about all that could be told was that Applause and Daisy
S, won among the leaders. The run down the stretch was
exciting to a degree. The lust one hundred yards it was a
struggle between Notidle and Applause, the latter winning
by a head, Daioy S. third, in the good time of 1:15J.

SUMMARY.
Oakland, Aug. 30, 1888-Alameda s*ake; 5400 added; three-quarters
of a mile.

T. P. Jones' b g Applause by Three Cheers— Alice N„ 4, 115 Hart 1

M. F. Tarpey's ch f Notidle by Wildi die— Bonanza, 4. 113,

Hitchcock 2

B. Cockrill's b m Daisy D . by Wheat ley— Black Maria, 5, 113

Hennessey 3

Nancy 101, Atkinson; Idalene Cotton 113. Holloway; Edelweiss 113,
Corrillo, and Welcome 106, Cook, ran unplaced.
Time, l:15j.

The second race was a dash of one and one-quarter miles
with only two starters, Canny Scott and Leon. At the first
opening of the pool sales there was little difference, each
having friends willing to shake dollars against dollars, but
towards the close Canny Scott was the favorite at 2 to 1.

The race requires a brief description. Leon took the lead
at the dropping cf the flag, keeping two lengths in front all
of the time, and though Canny Scott closed on the back
stretch, Leon shook him off with little trouble and won by
three lengths in 2:10.

The first quarter was run in 26J seconds, the half in 53,
the last mile In 1:43 J.

SUMMARY.
Same Day — California stake; $400 added; one aud a quarter mils
dash.

F P. Lowell's be Leon, 3, 118 Bally 1

W.L. Pritchard'a chc Canny Scott, 2,118 Holloway 2

Time 2:10.

It was so generally conceded that Don Jose had the best
of it in the two-year-old race that he brought $130 to §33 on
Lady Helen and $21 on the field Naicho £. and Jack Pot.
As in the preceding races the b6tting was brisk, there being
a general tendency to take the odds. Foolish notion, for
though Lady Helen made a good run, Don Jose held the
race at his command, winning in a gallop by half a length in
1:30, very good time for the weights, Don Jose carrying 118
pounds, the lowest his rider conld scale, Lady Helen 112^
jack Pot 114, Naicho B. 112.

SUMMARY.

Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, August 30, 1888— Golden Gate
Stakes; S400 added; for two-jear-olds; seven-eights of a
mile dash.
Theo Winters' ch c Don Jose by Joe Hooker — Countess Zeika, 2,115,

Holloway 1

Thomas Williams' bin Lady Helen by Norfolk— Josie R, 2, 11^,

Hitchcock 2

T. P. Jones' br c Jack Pot by Joe Hooker— Lege na, 2, 114 Cook 3

P C. Donalich's sg Naicho B by Wanderer -Flower Girl. 2, 115,

Hood 0

Time 1:30.

The concluding race of the day was heats of three-quarters
of a mile. Laura Gardner installed favorite at $110; Daisy
D. second choice at $52.50, Susie S. $35 and the field, Fusi-
lade's Last, Elwood, Heliotrope and Oro, $26. This was an-
other lively affair for the speculators. Heaps of coin and its
equivalent going into the bos. Laura Gardner had fairly
earned the premiership, and Daisy D. had friends who
thought that even her efforts in the first race had not dimin-
ished her chances, Edelweiss has always backing, and there
are some who stick to the old adage that the field is always a
good horse.

There were several breakaways, the favorite, being always
in a good position, and when the flag fell she was first off.
The others were not far behind and when the turn wa3
reached five of them were 60 closely together that about all
that could be told was that the crushed strawberry and
white dotted jackets were in the front rank. Well towards
the close of the heat the two came away from the others, and
a lively tipple it was which should reach ecore first. Daisy
gained it by a neck and there was a shout of approval from
those which "liad the courage to back the daughter of Charley
and Black Maria. Heliotrope was third, Fusilade's Last
fourth, Elwood fifth, Susie S. sixth, Oro last. Time 1:15$.

The betting after the heat Bhowed equal favoritism between
Laura Gardner and Daisy D. $100 each, the field thought so
little of as to sell for $25. Occasionally Laura would sell
for $150 to $100 on the other.

A«ain, Laura had a good start and she led the way at a
merry pace, a clear length in the lead as the half mile post
was passed. There was such a raising up around the turn
that it was difficult to place them with any degree of accu-
racv, though Laura had lost some of her advantage and was
closely pressed by two or three, which could not be sepa-
rated. But close to the rails a big chestnut, with blaze face,
was striding along. At the trotting distance he was on even
terms, and he swept under the wire a good length in front
of Daisy D, Laura Gardner third, Heliotrope nest, the oth-
ers scattering. Time, 1:15.

The [victory of Elwood raised a huge commotion. The
big bettors were in a maze, and as will be learned from the
recital of the concluding heat, got into a worse place than
before. The big money on Laura was irretrievably lost un-
less a part of it could be prized out by bucking the winner^
Under the rules all save Daisy D, aud Elwood had to retire,
and if he could win a second heat in 1:15 it seemed that his
high breeding :shoxild carry him safely through the third.

ordeal. Two hundred on Elwood, seventy on Daisy D, and
more buyers than takers of the odds. The glorious uncer-
tainty once more prevailed, as Daisy D. won the deciding
heat in 1:16}, a grand race for the fielders, dismay to the
heavy speculators.

The mutuels paid $131 on Elwood for a place.

SUMMABY.
B. Cock-rill's b m Daisy D. by Wheatly— Black Maria, 6, 1C8

Hennessey 12 1

Maltese Villa's s g Elwood, by Norfolk— Ballioette, 4, 110... Cook 5 12
Daisy D, Fnsilade'a Last, Heliotrope, Oro, Susie S, and Lmra Gard-
ner also ran, unplaced

Time, 1:15)— 1:15— 1:16*.

A synopsis of the "special" is all that is necessary, as thg
long drawn out race had little in it to interest otherwise
than from a speculative view.

SUMMABY.
Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, August 29-30, 1888— Special race; purse
$500.

J. Nichol'a ch m Net, pacer Nichols 22144211

G. W. Woodward's b g Keogh Woodward 43321122

M. Smith's be Don Marvin Smith 31212433

W. Siangan's b g Chris Clawson 1 4 4 J 3 3 dls

W. Hart's b g atone - Hart-diat.

Time, 2:36-2:3CJ— 2:36— ?*35i—2:34i—2:35i— 2:34— 2-b5

The Rational Horseshoe-

We have for years advocated the neccessity of allowing the
horse's foot to do what nature intended it should — namely,
come in actual contact with the ground, instead of, as in ordi-
nary shoeing, being kept entirely away from it, and with
horses that have to draw loads a long way from it by having
to wear thick shoes cogged up at the heels, producing con-
traction and navicular disease. "We have long thought that
some adaptation of the "Cliarlier" system could be introduc-
ed, and this has been happily effected by Mr. "W. South, the
well-known M. R. C. V. S., of 40 New Bond Street, who has
invented what he calls — and properly bo, too — "the Eational
Shoe." Instead of a rim of iron enclosing the whole of the
hoof, the "Gharlier" was designed to fit the fore part of the
foot only, and tapered off towards the heel. The frog was
thus made to get a grip of the ground, a distinct improve-
ment upon the old plan, which prevented its natural use alto-
gether. A grave objection to this method of shoeing is, how-
ever in the fact that it throws the foot out of its proper
balance, the fore part being raised by the thickness of the
plate. Each time the hoof is pat down it is at a wrong angle,
and the tendons are strained in a similar manner to that
caused in the human leg when high heeled boots are worn.
The "Eational" shoe, writes an English exchange, entirely
obviates that difficulty, and enables the frog and heel to be
brought into natural healthy use, the hoof being pot down
fiat on the sole. Does not the foot wear away, the reader
will probably ask? It does quickly, and is as quickly replen-
ished; the growth of the horn 'and the frog is very rapid, and
the foot, instead of being in an unnatural position, and,
therefore, more or less unsound, is in a healthy state, and
the circulation through the intricates series of veins which
extend through the foot renewB the growth as quickly as it
is worn away. We have lately seen horses who have been
working for years shod on this system with the most
perfect feet. The shoe is made of specially- prepared steel
bars, varying in thickness from fin to fin, according to the
size of the horse, and fits the front half of the hoof only. A
groove is cut in the edge of the hoof to the shape of the shoe,
so that the plate fits in exactly flush with the wall and with
the sole. The horse is thus able to place the foot down fia t
in the natural way, the front rim of the hoof being protected
by a steel shoe against the friction of hard wear on the road,
and the whole of the natural frog and the sole is brought into
use. The footing thus secured is perfectly safe on the most
slippery roads, as the frog affords a hold superior to all artifi-
cal pads of indiarubbe* or roughing. Navicular disease aDd
contracted feet are perfectly unknown, and the sole becomes
firm and tough. Shoeing on the "Eational" system can be
done by any shoeing smith, all necessary instructions, to-
gether with complete sets of shoes, of steel bars for making
them, and knives for cutting the grooves, being supplied by
the inventors. And we strongly advise our reader to see
that these instructions are carried ont under their own eyes,
as we know, particularly in the country, how prejudiced
farTiers are in favor of the old method. We are fully con-
vinced, when this system is generally adopted, as it mnst be,
the painful eights which are of daily and hourly occurrence,
of horses slipping up on asphalt and wooden pavement, will
be almost, is not wholly, prevented. — Melbourne Sportsman
July 20, 1888.

Horse Scraps.

At the Bockaway Steeplechase Association, New York, race
August 27th, Foxhall Keene, son of James B. Keene, won
all four of (he races on the fiat riding against professional and
gentlemen jockeys. He also won three races over the same
course laBt Friday and one on Saturday, the best record of
any jockey for the meeting.

At the ranch of Mrs. Davis, near Lincoln, a few days
since, it was discovered that a valuable horse in some unac-
countable way had sostained a frightful injury, sayB the
Sacramento Bee. There was a deep wound almost directly
between the horse's eyes, and it was at first thought that he
had been shot. The animal was brought to this city, how-
ever, and put in charge of a veterinary surgeon, who probed
the wound and ascertained that the opening was caused by
some hard Bnbstance. When the horse's month was opened
it was found that the object producing the injury had pene-
trated so deep that it formed a lamp in the upper roof of the
jaw. The surgeon proceeded to make an incision at the sur-
face of the wound and then inserted a pair of forceps, with
which be took a firm hold of the hard object. By exerting
all his strength the surgeon was able to extract a piece of
wood over six inches in length and nearly an [inch in thice-
ness.

It was deemed certain that the injury would prove fatal,
but it was decided to make an effort to save the animal.
The piece of wood, the surgeon says, did not miss the ani-
mal's brain the sixteenth of an inch. The wound was opened
in the horse's month that all of the pus might flow there-
from, and the wound is washed out regularly and is healing
nicely. The horse submits to the treatment without objec-
tion and almost human intelligence. It is now assured that
the animal|wi)l recover, with no further damage than the iosa
of an eye — a reeult regarded by horsemeD as extremely re-
markable. It is not known how the injury was received, bn t
it is believed that the horse white at play ran violently against
a projecting board,

136

%\tt IPrjeste ku& s$povt$ximu.

Sept. 1

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

Glenhrook Path Fair Ang. 28 to

Septl

Oakland Fair aug. 27 to Sept. I

Marveville Fair. . Aug. 28 to Sept. 1
Sacramento State Fair Sept 3 to 15

Stockton Fair Sept.lfSto22

HauLuis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22
San Jose Fair Sept. 21 to 23

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Humboldt Fair Oct. 2 to 5

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

NORTHWESTERN .
Missoulla, Mont . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8

Eugene City, Oregon. ..Sept. 4 to 7
Oolfax, W. T Sept. 10 to 16

EASTERN.

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 lo 3 | Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Kansas City Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Kansas City, Mo.. Oct. 27 to Nov. 8

Susanville Fair Sept. 24 to 25

Pacheco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair. . - Sept 25 to 29

SalinaB Fair Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Yreka Fair Oct. 3 to 6

Nal'lTrottingStallionStakt Oct 20th
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

Hillsboro, Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Salem, Or., State Fair.. Sept. 17 to 22
Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

Dates Claimed

13th District Fair, Marys-ville '. Aug. 28 -Sep. 18

Spokane Falls, Washington races 8ep. 3 — 8

California State Ffcir, Sacramento Sep. 3—15

Nevada State Fair, Iteno, Nevada Sep. 17—22

Stockton. California Sep. 18—29

Agricultural Association, No. 10 Fair. San Luis. Obispo Sep 25—22

Central Circuit.

A. subscriber sends us the following useful and Bimple table
of the trotting and pacing races:

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510,400

812,700

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$4,700

$5,900

LetterB indicate day of the week; when figure 2 precedes the
latter it means on the second time that that dav returns during the
meeting.

Purses or stakes marked ' are closed.
Santa Rosa, Petalnma, Chico, fUenbrook, Oakland, fiacraroento-
Stockton, Han Luis Obispo, Napa. San Diego, Overland Park Club, Den-
ver, Col., and the fixed events 13S9 - 90 of the Blood Horse Association.
Carson Citv, Nev., Reno, JNev., Marysville.

Entries closed.
San Luis Obisoo re-opeued all classes except No. 3 un-
til Sept. I .

Saratoga Races.

Saratoga, Ang. 21. — It was very olouly here to-day, al-
though the attendance at the races was large. The several
events were all well contested and especially was this bo in the
fourth race, which was won by Bell d'Or by a head, Leo H.
second, half a length before Clay Stockton, third. Kingston
captured the Beverwyck Stakes eaBily and without urging,
Murphy having his hands down. It was a good day for the
talent, as four out of five favorites won, and Vosburg, the
second choice in the second race, caught the judges' eye first.
The traofc was fast. Following are the details:

First Race— The Misses' Stakes; for fillies 2 years old; $50
each, h f, with £700 added; the second filly to reoeive $200,
and the third $75 out of the stakes; to carry 100 pounds;
winner of any race of thn value of SI, 000 to carry 4 pounds
extra; of two or more such races 7 pounds extra; maidens
allowed 5 pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.
Excelsior Stable's b f GipBy Queen, by Rayon d'Or- Liahtunah, 107

Martin 1

Melbourne Stable's b f The Lioness, by Billet— Vega, 107 Taral 2

R. Pryor & Co.'s b f DaiBy Woodruff, by Bramble— Daisy Hoey, 95

Wincbell 3

L. E. Simmons' ch f Queen of Trumps, by The 111 Used— Nellie

James, 100 Grimes 0

B. F. Pettitt's ch f MiBB Flood, by Harry O'Fallon -Jennie Flood,

100 Drake 0

S. Biyant's b f Bonnie Bounce, by Long Taw— Bounce, 95 Ossler 0

Castle Stable's chestnut Ally, by Reform— Madge, 100 Soden 0

Time 1:17.

Fools— Gipsy Queen barred, The Lioness $25, field $25.
Betting— 5 to 2 on Gipsy Queen, 9 to 2 against The LionesB,
20 to 1 eaoh Daisy Woodruff and Queen of Trumps, 25 to 1
Miss Flood, 40 to 1 Bonnie Bounce, 60 to 1 Madge filly.
Place— Gipsy Qaeen barred, 5 to 3 on The Lioness, 3 to 1
aoaiust Queen of Trumps, 4 to 1 Dainy Woodruff, 6 to I Miss
Flood, 8 to 1 Bonnie Bounce, 12 to 1 Madge filly. Mutuels
paid $6 70.

To a good Btart the Madge filly showed in front, but before
reiohing the end of the chute The LioneBs took the lead, a
length before Gipsy Queen, who was running under a pull.
In the stretch the latter was let out, and coming on she won
by a length, The LioneBS seooDd, half a length before DaiBV
Woodruff.

Second Race— Free handicap sweepstakes of $20 eaoh, if
Lot declared out, with $500 added, of which $100 to the sec-
ond horse; entries to be made by 4 p. m. on Saturday, Aug.
18; weights to be announced by 11 a. m., and declarations to
be made by 4 p. m, on Monday, Aug. 20, One mile and a
sixteenth,

O. Bowie's ch g Vosburg, 4, by Vassal— Australia, 92 Ossler 1

Chicago Stable's ch g Santalene, 3, by St. Martin or Harry O'fcallon

— Ollcna, 97 G. Covington 2

E. J. Baldwin's b m Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford — Mol-

lie McCarthy, 104 Williams 3

J. B. Haggin's ch f Daruna, 4, by Mortemer— Explosion, 107

Wincbell 0

W. L. Cassidy's br f Elmira. 3, by Billet— Beltie Lewis, 100

Breckenndge 0

W. P. Burch's b g Pasha, 5, by Saxon — Papoose. 107 Martin 0

Time, 1:49.

Pools: Daruna $14, Mollie'B Last $13, field $25.

Batting: 2 to 1 against Daruna, 3 to 1 Mollie'B Last, 4 to 1
Vosburg, 5 to 1 Santalene, 7 to 1 Elmira, 10 to 1 Pasha.

Place: 10 to 7 each on Daruna and Mollie's Last, 6 to 5
' against Vosburg, 8 to 5 Santalene, 2 to 1 Elmira, 3 to 1 Pasha.
i Mutuels paid $9.50.

Vosburg made the pace under a pull to the turn, where be
led Daruna two lergthe, the others well up. In the stretch
all were whipping, but they could not catch Vosburg, who
won by half a length, Santalene second, two before Mollie's
Last, third.

Third B,Boe — The Beverwyck Stakes. A eweepBtakes for
all ages; $50 each, horse forfeit, with $1,000 added by Hon.
M. N_ Nolan, proprietor of the Beverwyck brewery; the sec-
ond horse to receive $250, and the third $100 out of the
stakes; winner, this year, when carrying weight for age or
more, of any two races of the value of $1,500 each, to carry
five pounds extra; horses nut having won this year a race of
the value of $1,000, nor two or more races of any value other
than selling races since -Tone 1st, allowed 7 pounds; those
not having won a race this year, selling races excepted,
allowed 14 pounds; maidens, four yeare old or upward,
allowed 20 pounds. One mile and 500 yards.
Dwyer Bros.' br c Kingston, 4, by Spendthrift — Kapanga, 318 lbs.

Murphy 1

T. H. Stevens' b f Wary, 4, by Warwick— Mary AnderBon, 118 lbs.

J. Lewis 2

Chicago Stable's ch b Terra Cotta, 4, by Harry O'Fallon— My Mary-
land , 123 G. Covington 3

E.J. Baldwin's bf Grisette, 4, by Glenelg-Malta, 113 Williams 0

Time, 2:13£.

Pools: Kingston $100, field $41.

Betting: 2 to 1 on Kingston, 6 to 1 against Wary, 7 to 1
Terra Gotta, 8 to 1 Grisette.

Place: Nothing against Kingston, 9 to 5 Terra Cotta, even
money Wary, 2 to 1 against Grisette. Mutuels paid $7.40.

Terra Cotta led to the stand, where Grisette showed in
frout, with Wary second, Kingston being under a pull. At
the turn the latter and Terra Cotta began to move up, and
Kingston led into the stretch and won without urging, Wary
second, a length before Terra Cot a.

Fourth Race — Purse $400; entrance money $15 each, to
second horse; for horses three years old and upward, beaten
at Saratoga this season, and not having won a race since
July 15; weights 5 pounds below the scale; those not having
won a race since May 1 allowed 7 pounds; those not having
won a race this year, allowed, if 3 years old, 10 pounds, if 4
years, 14 pounds; if 5 years or upward, 20 pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile-

O. Bowie's chf Belle d'Or, 3, by Rayon d'Or— Belle Meade.101

Williams 1

D, A. Honig's br f Leo H, 3, by Rupture — Carrie Watson, 101

Taral 2

M, S. Nolan's b f Clay Stockton, 6, by Longfellow— Lida Gaines,

Jl Ossler 3

Summit Stable's ch g Royal Arch, 0, by Fellowcraft— Bonnie May,

HO Stoval 0

W, L, CaaBidy'B ch c Harry Glen, 4, by Glengarry— Henrietta, 99 ,.

Rreckenridge 0

Chicago Stable's ch h Elgin, 6, by Springbok— Elemi, 113

G. Covington 0

L. E. Simmons' ch f Delia, 3, by Springbok- Delta, 94 Grimes 0

W. P. Burch's b c Boccaccio, 4, by Fechter — Dry Toast. 99....Martia 0
J. B. Haggin's ch f Dynamite, 4, by Joe Hooker— Chestnut Belle, 106

Wincbell 0

Time, 1;1*.

Pools— Leo H $40, Belle d'Or $20, field $25. Betting—
6 to 5 against Leo H, 4 to 1 Belle d'Or, 7 to 1 each Royal
Arch, Boccaccio, Delia and Clay Stockton, 10 to 1 Harry-
Glenn, 12 to 1 Dynamite, 15 to 1 Elgin. Place — 5 to 3 on
Leo H, 8 to 5 against Belle d'Or, 3 to 1 each Clay Stockton,
Delia and Boccaccio, 3 to 1 Harry Glenn and Eoyal Arch, 4
to 1 Dynamite, 5 to 1 Elgin. Mutuels paid $11.40.

Leo H and Belle d'Or got a little the best of a good start,
Leo H cutting out the work. In the stretch all were whip-
ping, but Williams, on Belle d'Or, obtained the verdict by a
a head; Leo H second, half a length before Clay Stockton,
third.

Fifth Race — Free handicap steeplechase, purse $450, of
which $100 to the second horse; entrance free; entries, an-
nouncement of weight and declarations as for above handi-
cap. Fractional course, No. 2, about one mile and a half.
M. T. Downing's ch g Killarnev, a, by Orion — Young Utilla, 139....

Griffin 1

P Gorman & Co.'s b g Beechmore, a, by Oreedmoor— Manda, 144....

McBride 2

H. Bradley's b g Nat Goodwin, 4, by UnciB— Tattoo, 127 Green 3

Newman & Loughlin's ch h Abraham, a, by Milesian— Elastic, 155..

, Jones 0

Time 2.54,

Pools— Killarney $30, field $25. Betting— 7 to 5 each
against Beechmore and Killarney, 5 to 1 Abraham, 8 to 1
Nat Goodwin. Place — 3 to 1 on Beechmore, 5 to 2 Killarney,
even against Abraham, 2 to 1 Nat Goodwin. Mutuels
paid $9.30.

Abraham led at the start, but was quickly passed by
Beechmore and Killarney, the race being between the two
last named. Killarney won by two lengths, Beechmore
second, Nat Goodwin third.

Saratoga, August 22d — The track to-day resembled a quag-
mire, and the thoroughbreds in splashing through the mud
so generously besmeared their riders that it was difficult to
tell the colors of the rear horses ns they passed the half. The
Bport, however, was good, and the races in many instances
were well contested. Owing to the dark and gathering clouds
the attendance was only fair. Outsiders had a field day, as
not one of the five favorites caught the judges' eyes first.
The surprise of the day wbb the fourth race, in which
Rebellion came home a winner by three lengths before the
favorite, KiDg Crab. The details follow:

First Race — Purse $300, of which $50 to second horse; for
two-year-olds; penalties and allowances. Five furlongs.

W. Gratz's blk g Cartoon by Reform— Clara, 102 Martin 1

L. B. Field's cb c Chandler by Harry O'Fallon— Flota. 105. .Wincbell 2
Ganley & Co.'s b c Fiddlehead by King Ernest— Pouch, 105— Bonder 3
Lamaauey Bros.' cb f Victoress by Luke Blackburn — Moselle, 102

Williams 0

Labold Bros.' ch f Chestnut Belle by Lelaps-Monetta, 10!* ...Taral 0

C. CorneblBon's br c Wabasso by Falsetto— Mint Drop, 105..Neumeyer 0

R. Pryor & Co.'s b g Navigator by Navarro-Ida K., 102 OsBler 0

J. Cotton's be by Billet— J nan ita. 105 Penny 0

Wheeler & Faire'B b f May W. by Pat Malloy-Lizzle Billet, 102

Breckenridge 0

T. B. Doswell's be by Virgil— Althca, 101 J. Lewis 0

Frank Taylor's be Laborer by King Alfonso— Miranda, 105. Donnelly 0

Excelsior Stnble'e b g Pt-nraan by Vircll— Asia, 10."i P. Fltzpatrlok 0

R. Williams' ch c Carlton by King Alfonso -Miranda, 105.. . .Stoval 0

D. O'Connor'B bf Skip by Pizarro - Za valla, 102 Barton 0

B. Kahn's blk c The Raven by Saxon or Hurrah— Virginity, 102

,,,., , Hyslop 0

Time, 1:06$,

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Pools— Chondler $14, Skip $10, Juanita colt $8, field $2
Betting — 5 to 2 against Chandler, 5 to 1 Skip, 6 to 1 eat
Chestnut Belle, Victoress and Cartoon, 7 to 1 May W, S to
Carlton, 10 to 1 each Laborer, The Raven, Navigator, Fi
dlehead and Juanita colt. Place^G co 5 against Chnmlie
2 to 1 each Skip, Chestnut Belle, Victoress and Cartoon^
to 2 May W. 3 to 1 Carlton* 4 to 1 each Juanita colt, FiddJ
head, Navigator, The Raven and Laborer, 6 to 1 Penman,
to 1 Althea eolh Mutuels paid §7:10.

Cartoon got away first and led to the lower turn. He
Victoress and Chandler were given the whip, but they cou
not catch the leader, and Cartoon won by two lengtr.
Chandler second, three lengths before Fiddlehead, third

Second Race — Purse $300, of which $50 to second horci
for three-yaar-olds; penalties and allowances. One mile.

E. Storm's b c v0n Trump, by Ten Broeck— Badge, 118 Taral

Jefferson Stable's br c Allentown, by Great Tom— Bonnie Belle, H'4

Bioval

A. C. Sohne & Co.'s gr c Donald, by Joe Hooker— Lexington Belle,

10* Bender

M. N. Nolan's b c Lovelace, by Ten Broeck — Mary L, 104 Ossler

J. B. Haggin's be Persian, by Virgil— Persia, 104 ....Wlnchell

Lamasney BrOB.' b o Perkins, by Billet— Vassar, 111. 'Williams

W. Cox's ch f Nesskaleeta, by Booster, dam unknown, 99.. SiMth

Time, 1:501-.

Pools— Allentown §20, Perkins $17, field fe. Betting
7 to 5 against Allen town, 2 to 1 Perkins, 4 to i Von Trofl
10 to 1 Donald^ 20 to 1 Persian, 15 to 1 Lovelace, 50 I
Nesskaleeta; Place — 5 to 3 on Allentown, 5 to 4 Perkh
even Money against Tronip, 4 to 1 Donald, 6 to 1 Persian,
to 1 Lovelace, 30 to 1 Nesskaleeta. Mutuels paid $12.80.
Donald was first away, but Von Tronip was in front
the half, and, gradually increasing his lead, he won undei
pull by three lengths, Allentown second, a head befc
Donald.

Third race — Purse $300 of which $50 to second kon
penalties and allowances. One mile and a quarter.
J.B. Haggin's b g Ten Doy, 4, by Regent- Miss Ella, 108.., Wincbell
H. 0. Myer's b h Bonnie S, 6, by Scotland Lass of Ayr, 113. . .- .,

McLaughlin

W. Hendrie's bf Pee Weep, 4, by Pat Malloy— Virga. 102. Tani

M. L. Mitchell's br h James A Ilt 5; by James A — Duchesfi bf Cher- J. -

well, 118 Williams

Castle Stable's b g Argo. 5, by Patsy Duffy - Neva Winters, 103

G. Covington

T. H. Stevens' b c Llttrell, 4, by Bulwark -Rosemary, 104. .Sanders
Chestnut Stable's blk m Countess, 5, by Battleaxe— Merciless, 91 . . .

Van Kuren

Time, 2.191.

Pools— Pee "Weep $17, Bonnie S $11, field $25. Batti
— 8 to 5 against Pee Weep, 2 to 1 Bonnie S, 6 to 1 each 1
Doy and Argo, 7 to 1 James A II, 30 to 1 each Countess 1
Littrell. Place — 5 to 3 each on Bonnie S and Pee Wera
to 1 each James A II, Ten Doy and Argo, 12 to 2 es
Countess and Littrell. Mutuels paid $10.

Bonnie S , James A. II. and Ten Doy got away on nea
even terms, but at the stand James A. II. was in fro
These positions were maintained until the head of the strel
where Ten Doy forged in froDt and won by two lengt!
Bonnie S. second, two lengths before Pee Weep.

Fourth Race— Purse §450, of which $100 to second hor|
for all ages; penalties and allowances. Six furlongs
J. F. Carmody's ch c Rebellion, 4, by Luke Blackburn— Tribulation,!

118 Uartor!

0. Cornehlsen's br g King Crab, 3, by Kingfisher— farita, 11(;

'. McLaughlir

M N. Gorman's ch c Jaubert, 4, by King Ban -Lou Fike, 118 Murphjj
J. N. Ackerman's b g Noonday, 4, by Eyrie Daly— Dawn, 115 Osdei

F. Taylor's br f Mala, 4, by TelemacbUs^May D., 113 CrittenderJ

E. Kennedy's cb h Harrodsburg, C, by Fellowcraft— Bonnie May, 91

Deckel

C. Boyle's b f Lilliti, 4, by Ten Broeck— Glenel la, 93 Pennjj

Chestnut Stable's br g Slasher, S, by Battle Axe -Fidelity. 91

Van KUrei

Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 24.^Clear, breezy weather andt
of the best extra cards of the meeting drew a large cro|
to the track to-day. The several events had about the till
evenly matched field of the meeting and the talent had h;
work to pick the winnars. Not a single rx>st favorite
home first, except in the last event over hurdles, but as
the other winners were second and third choice the bo
makers were hardly winners on the day. Gov. Bowie ^
not in the judge's stand to-day, but the other officii
Messrs. Owens, Kernaghan and Surge t again failed to pie
the crowd in the second race, which they gave to 9
Crab, most people thinking Von Trump was the wim
Letretia's running in this race gave rise to much unfavors
comment, as, instead of going out in front, as has been d"
with har in her late winning races here, she was taken b
and waited, failing to get up in the stretch. She was .
favorite at the start, King Crab second choice, and '\
Trump next, the latter taking the lead on the first turn ,
leading all the way round. In the stretch Von Tromp
peared to have the' race in hand, his jockey eased up, wai
ing Letretia and Wynwood. King Crab, however, shot
fast next the rails, and the judges decided that he had bea
Von Tromp, though most people thought the other w
Letretia was a fair third, a neck from "Wynwood.

With eleven starters in the first race, most of the betl
was between Little Minnie, Clay Stockton and Spinne
and they were backed in that order. Clay Stockton, hi
ever, had four pounds over, and Ossler was weak from h
ing to reduce. That shifty and uncertain mare, Spinne
won with consummate ease. Clay Stockton got away i
piloted the party to the stretch, where WincheD brought

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Spinnette on the outside and had the race safe at the bett
stands. She won in a gallop by two lengths from Li
Minnie, who beat Clay Stockton as far. As the traok j
fully two seconds slow from the recent rains, the time, 1:1
was very fast.

I welve maiden two-year-olds started in the third ra
Pryor's Daisy Woodruff the favorite. The same Btable 1
Navigator in* the race at a long price in the betting, and p
ting up Covington they brought off a neat colt. After D(
Woodruff and Carlton had led to the stretch, Coving
brought up Navigator and won by half a length from
stable companion, Daisy Woodruff, who beat Carlton t
lengths. The winner was a fifteen-to-one shot. Baldw
Rosebud run well in the stretch after getting away baldy i
being pocketed; she was fourth.

Betters were rather at sea in the fourth event, but Mi nji
waa a trifle the favorite, with Perkins second choice | I
Pocatelle next in favor. Nettle, Mint Bloom and Perl
alternated in the lead to the half, where Perkins took a
oided lead and looked the winner in the stretch. Th

hi

oiaea leaa ona looKen me wmuer in iuh uirewju. iu .-<
however, he tired budly and Pocatelle and Mirth both bea N
him. The boy on the latter waited too long and ahonld *
won. Nettle rau fairly well.

Luoky Baldwin made a pot on the hurdle raoe. He I
his fneuds backed his horses, Voltigeur and Lijero, l
the former to win and the latter for a place, and tl
ished that way. Percy was the ooly one to race with thiL*
and he finished a close 'hird. His jocky claimed a foul af
the race, but did not get it.

All the DwyerB' horses leave here to-morrow for Shee
head Bay,

1888

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Among the spectators of the raoing to-day were James W.
3uest, of Kentucky, the former owner of Terra Cotta, and
h. Montgomery, vice-president of the Memphis Jockey
|;lob.

First Race — Parse $300, of which $50 to second horse; en-
ance free; for horses three years old and upward, who have
■iot won a race since July 1; those not having won in 1SS7
br 1SSS a race of the value of SI, 500, allowed five pounds; of
ijEIjOOO, ten pounds; of $500, fifteen pounds; or if such
lorses have not won a race this year allowed fifteen pounds
; jtdditional in either case. Three-quarters of a mile.

Wf. H. Sbadley'a br m Spinnette, 6, by Reform — Megara, 98 1

ILamasney Bios.' cb m Little Minnie, 5, by King Alfonso — Miranda,
JT 103 2

Tm. N. Nolan's b f Clay Stockton, 3, by Longfellow— Lida Gaines,

r as i

ill Also ran Neoskaleeta, Not Guilty, Hirrodsburg, Zero, Alto, Bronzo-
linarle, Criebjon, LittrelL

Time 1:17*.
j | Second Race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second horse;
. entrance free; winners, this year, of two or more races of the
;alue $1,500 each, or three of $1,000 each, to carry five
'pounds extra; other horses not having won a race of $1,000
< lince June 1, nor three or more races (other than selling
,'aces), since July 20, allowed seven pounds; those not hav-
ing won a race this year, fourteen pounds; maidens, if four
; years old, twenty pounds; if five years or upward, twenty-
! fix. pounds. One mile and a furlong.

Jfc. Cornehlsen'e br g King Crab. 3, by Kingfisner— Carita, 9C 1

1 -5. Storm's b o Van Tromp, 3, by Ten Broeck — Badge, 100 2

,'otton and Boyle's b m Leiretio, 5, byTom Ochiltree— Letty, 108.. 3
14 Also ran Bonita, Wynwood and 'Bo-Peep.

Time 2:02.

i , Third Race — Purse $300, of which $50 to second horse;

•ntrance free; for maiden two-year-olds; those not having

i«en placed second in a sweepstakes race allowed five pounds,

>r if they have been beaten in a maiden race at Saratoga ten

■ )onnds. Three -quarters of a mile.

i. Prvor & Co.'s b g Navigator by Navarro — Ida K., 97 1

lit. Pryor & Co.'s b f Daisy Woodruff by Bramble— Daisy Hoey, 107 2

t I. Williams' chc Carlton by Kiug Alfonso— Miranda, 100 3

1 Also ran Creola, Wild Cherry, Cora L., Reform, Madge filly, Kollin
. iawley, The Raven, Victress, Rosebud, Skip.
Time. l:19Jf.

Fourth Race — Purse $350, of whioh $50 to second horse;

ntrance free; for horses beaten at Saratoga and not having

von a race since July 20th ; the winner to be sold at auction ;

' ugliest entered price $1,400; those entered to be sold for less

j .llowed three pounds for each $200 down to $800, and two

. >ounds for each $100 below $800. One mile and seventy

rards.

r,v. Gratz'scng Pocatello, 3, by Joe Hooker— Countess Zicka, 104 1

. uG. McCampbell & Co.'s b f Mirth, 3, by Ventilator— Cheerful, 93 2

i.^amasney Bros.'s b c Perkins, 3, by Billet — Vassar, 101 3

Also ran Pocatello, Mirth., Nettle, Mintbloom, Perkins, Donald, Harry
uoiK-r, St. Nick.

Time,l:50K.

I Fifth Race— Handicap hurdle race; purse $350, of which
•50 to second horse; entrance free. One mile and three-six-
sieenths, over five hurdles.

f ;. H. Storm's chc Voltigeur,4, by Bullion— Jessamine Porter, 145 1

u'.. H. storm's b g Lijero, 5, by Rutherford— Jennie D., 133 2

.achine atable's b g Percy, 0, by Uatesby— My Maryland, 141 3

Also ran Burr Oak, George McCullough, Nat Goodwin 4

Time,2:ll}(.

How a Great Race was Won.

The Flour City Stake was for horses that had never beaten
at the time the entries to the event closed, and it was a

4 take only in form, as the Rochester Association, over whose
rock the race was to De trotted, guaranteed that it should
e worth $10,000, no more and no less, the money to be di-

j. ided in the usual manner, fifty per cent, to the dinner,

—wenty-five per cent, to the second horse, fifteen per cent, to
be third, and ten to the fourth. Of course when the names

;Zl the men who had bought nominations in the stake were
mde known many months ago, a pretty fair idea could be

/leaned of what animals they intended to start, because no
aan undertook to pay $250 cash in the winter, $250 more
arly in the spring, and then plank down $500 more to start
is horse unless he had one in hand that had shown him

- lose to 2:20. But there were such a tremendous Iot of nom-
lations subscribed for, that it was at once evident that the
.ssooiaion was sure to get the purse back in entrance fees
lone, and that this was true is shown by the fact that when
ae bell rang for the race last Tuesday no less than eighteen
orses came to the wire, the purse being thus at once made
ood. It was the grandest iot of trotters ever seen in one

- ice, and the average speed of the contestants, as developed

j the previous races, was phenomenal. At the top of the

." idder in this regard was the little black gelding, Guy, that

-'j/fter a rest of a year had come out.in better humor with him-

elf and the world in general than ever "before, and under the

areful management of Millard Saunders the son of Kentucky

r 'rincc had been taught to behave reasonably well in scoring,

3 long as the held was a small one, and had won creditable

aces at Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo, making a record of

:14A at the last-named place in a race against Prince Wilkes,

\ horse that he should have beaten at Detroit when the pair

I let there.

j Of course there was nothing in the Rochester race that
7»ould compare with little Guy, so far as speed went, but the
ritics were sure he would not act well in a big held, and
-oat by reason of this fact he would be asked to expend his
[>peed energy in overcoming gaps caused by his refusal to get
way in his proper place and in line with the others, because
'■-■ ; was folly to suppose that the interests of every other horse
' '. i the race were to be sacrificed in order that Guy might
i ave a good start, as was the case at Detroit when he dis-
■Vinced the field in the three-minute race. At Rochester there
;:''as far too much attention paid to Guy, although the judges
;''ad been warned by the owners and drivers of the other
Worses that it was unfair to allow one horse to frustrate the
:: Uorts of a dozen others, all of whom were anxious to effect
:( good start. To bring to the wire a good horse that has

- ten taught to score properly is as much the business and
;?f uty of the driver as it is to bring one that goes on a trot in-
.' :ead of a run, and it is a rank injustice to other horses in

fie race, and to their ownets, that any attention be paid to a
^pnfirmed bad actor like Guy, other than to give him a rea-
dable opportunity to score up with the other horses. Any
$ ther practice is positively wrong, and should not be toler-
ated. There are plenty of trotters in every class that can
'- od do act well, and it is to these animalB that the public
4 iust look for amusement. It is also this class of horses that
■ irnish ninety-nine entries out of every one hundred that

Ire made.

elk Id the first heat at Rochester Yorktown Belle, the mare
■ lat Jack Phillips has done so well with this season, had a

I :ine the best of the start. Newton B., that was reckoned a

lure starter, was drawn at the last moment on account of
ickneas, and it was lucky for the others that he was thus

j ept out of the fight, as barring Guy there was not a trotter

- I s the party that had a chance to beat him, either for speed

r staying qualities, as he can beat 2:20 all the time, and his

rush down the home-stretch is simply electrical. But with
Newton B. out of the way Yorktown Belle went away in great
shape for the first mile, and for seven-eights of the distance
she and Geneva S. had a rattling tight for the lead, but the
five-year-old outlasted the Belle a little and won by some-
thing more than a length. It waB a tame finish for a race
where the purse was §10,000, but it has always been the ex-
perience of track managers that when fifteen or more horses
start in a race the cumbrousness of the lot effectually pre-
vents anything like a fair start for all of the horses and al-
most invariably results in finishes which lack the elements
of closeness and quality.

After the disappointment at the straggling start in the first
heat at Rochester, and the still more straggling finish had
subsided, the people waited for the announcement of the
time, supposing that it muBt be very fast, but the distance
was only done in 2:22|, and the clip was a steady, rating one
all the way, none of the quarters being trotted in phenom-
enal time. Guy had got away six or seven lengths ahead of
Yorktown Belle, and as the other boys were not in any hurry
to let Sauuders through, he stayed well to the rear until the
homestretch was reached, by which time the great field was
pretty well scattered, and by dint of going a long mile Guy
managed to finish sixth. He did even better than this in the
second heat, and because he had acted so well in the first
mile, never offering to break, there was plenty of support for
him, and he sold even with the field as fast as the pools
could be written out. ThiB time he got a good start, being
under full headway when the word was given, and those
who have seen him go are well aware what this means. He
went through the others as if they were tied to the fence,
was in front at the half-mile pole, and from that point to the
wire there was simply a procession of horses with a little
black one far in the lend. Gny won handily enough in
2;18J, and was then a tremendous favorite. But it was now
that Bndd Doble and the gallant gray gelding Jack came to
the front. Jack had finished well up in the previous heats,
being third in the first and fifth in the second, and this gave
him a place in the front rank of horses when the word for
the third heat was given. Guy had been on his bad behavior
again, and seeing him on a trot the judges finally gave the
word, although he was not in his place. In trying to get out
of the pocket Guy broke, and was lucky not to be distanced,
so far behind did he fall before striking a trot. Then Saun-
ders foolishly took a good deal out of him by a hard drive all
the way to the wire, finishing fourth. la the meantime
Jack had beaten Geneva S. and Mount Morris, after a pretty
tight struggle on the home-stretch, winning by half a length
in 2:20J, whioh lowered his record a couple of seconds. The
long brush at the finish of this heat had cooked Guy's mutton,
and in the fourth heat he made a break which looked very
like a tired one, and it is no wonder that the little fellow
gave in at last, for he had been horribly butchered. Jack
won the fourth heat easily in 2:20f, Geneva S. being his only
competitor during the entire mile, Guy making another break
and in general behaving badly. The little black and the l.t -
tie gray came together in good earnest dnring the fifth heat.
Guy got a scudding start on the outside, having finished in
sixth position the previous heat, and so well did Saunders
take advantage of this fact that by the time the quarter-pole
was reached he was in the lead, and at the half there were
two lengths of daylight between the pair.

Of course everybody thought the heat was over, but Doble
kept the gray going, and to the astonishment of the crowd he
overhauled Guy in the home stretch and won easily in 2:22^,
the son of Kentucky Prince making a tired break at the criti-
cal moment.

Stake and purse $10,000; 2:30 class.
Jack, grg by Pilot Medium, dam by Magna

Gharta 3 5 1 1 1

Guy, blk g by Kentucky Prince, dam by

American Star 6 1 4 6 2

Mount Morris, rn h by Smuggler 4 2 3 3 5

Yorktown Belle, b m by Young Volunteer,

dam by a son of Geo. M. Patchen 2 4 5 11 10

Star Monarch, b h by Almonarch, dam Kit

Jones 15 16 12 5 3

Roy, ch g by Royal Fearnaught, dam by

Magna Charta 7 b' 13 13 4

Fred Folger, b g by Kentucky Prince, dam

by American Star 13- 9 9 4 6

Jonemont, ch h by Tremont, dam by North

Hawk 5 15 7 12 12

Mabel S., b m by Park's Volunteer 16 16 6 8 8

Mulatto, br h by Aberdeen, dam by Mambrino

Patchen 12 14 10 7 7

Milton Blackwood, blk g by Blackwood, dam

by Volunteer 10 8 8 9 9

Crescendo, ch h by Mambrino Dudley, dam

by Wedgewood 8 12 11 10 11

Geneva S., ch m by Abdallah Mambrino, dam

by Corbeau 1 3 2 2 dis

William, b g by The Van Wermer Horse, dam

by a son of American Star 9 7 dis

"Watt, ch g by Lysander, dam by The Rocka-

fellow Horse 11 11 dis

Katherine S., rn m dy Messenger Chief, dam

by Forrest Vermont 14 10

Elastic Starch, b m 17 dr

Harrison, b g by Harrison Chief 18 13 dis

Time, 2:23$, 2:18$, 2:20$, 2:20£, 2:22$.

Habits in AnimalB.

The Des Moines (la.) Register of July 3 contains the fol-
lowing: "Kittie Hoppin, the two-year-old Longstrider filly
owned by Mr. William Wilms, is full Bister to Nettie Hoppin,
with a record of 2:20. She has been handled at the fair
grounds for the past two months and exercised at 9 o'clock
every morning. She was brought home on the first of the
month and put in Mi. Wilms" pasture. The next morning
at the usual time she took her regular exercise and paced
three times around the pasture at what seemed to be her
dead level best. This Ib a remarkable instance of what habit
will do, even in an animal."

Precisely at what date or place horses were first used it is
difficult to say. According to the scientist, Petermost, the
Aryans tamed and n Bed horses nineteen thousand years be
fore Christ. Zaborowski, in his "Migration of Animals,'
states that the ancestors of the Chinese tamed the horse no
less than seventeen thousand years before our era. Prof.
William H. Brewer, of Yale College, gives the first historcial
appearance in Egypt at the time of Shepherd Kings, about
four thousand one hundred years ago. Twelve hundred
years later the Hebrews were using horses, and three hun-
dred years still later we have history of Gree valry.—
Exchange.

Kingston Wins a Race-

Saratoga, Aug. 21.— The weather to-day was cloudy and
threatening, but there was a large attendance because of the
two stake attractions on the card, There was great interest
felt in the meeting of GypBj Queen and The LionesB. The
hollow manner in which the Queen won justifies the state-
ment that she deserves to rank in the first flight of two-
year-old fillies. She has Bhown consistent improvement
her first race at Graveaend in the spring of this year. The
meeting of ths cracfis in the Beaverwyck Stakes was also an
exciting struggle, and taken all in all, the racing was highly
enjoyed. The first contest on the programme was for the
Misses' Stakes; for fillies two years old, $50 each, h f, with
$700 added; the second filly to receive $200, and the third
$85 out of the stakes; to carry 100 pounds; winner of any
race of the value of $1,000 to carry 4 pounds extra; of two or
more 7 pounds extra; maidens allowed 5 pounds. Three-
quarters of a mile. These started:

Horse. Weight. Jockey Odds.

Gypsy Queen 107 Martin 2 to 5

Daiay Woodruff 95 Wlnchell 20 to 1

Bonnie Bounce 95 Oaaler 40 to 1

Miaa Flood 100 Drake 15 to 1

Queen of Trumps 1C0 Giimes 20 to 1

The Lioness 107 Taral 6 to 1

Beforra filly 100 Soden CO to 1

Auctions (Gipsy Queen barredJ-The Lioness 825, tue field %25.
Gipsy Queen was first away at the fall of the flag. The
Reform-Madge filly showed the way first down the chute.
The Lioness was leading at the turn a length before Queen of
Trumps and came strong as she was straightened out in the
stretch. Martin then sent Gipsy Queen for the stake and
coming away won rather easily by a length, The Lioness a
length and a half before Daisy Woodruff, third. Time, 1:16.
Mutuels paid $6 70.

VOSBURG IN FAST TIME.

Second on tho programme was a free handicap sweep-
stakes of $20 each, if not declared out, with $500 added, of
whioh $100 to the second horse; entries to be made by 4 p.
M. on Saturday, August 18th; weights to be announced by
11 p. m. on Monday, August 20 tK One mile and a sixteenth.
The horses that came to the post were these:

Horse. Weight. Jockfy Odds.

Elmira 100 Breckenridge 7 to 1

Vosburg 92 Ossler 4 to 1

Mollie'sLast JOt Williams 3 to 1

Santalene 97 G.Covington 5 to 1

Pasha 107 Martin 10 to 1

Daruna 107 Wincbell 2 to I

Auctions -Damna, 814; Mollie's Last, $13; field, $25.

Daruna was first away. Vosburg took the lead at tht
grand stand under pull, held it, lapped by Daruna to the
home stretch, where Daruna fell back. Vosburg won by
half a length, Santalene second, Mollis McCarthy's Last third.
Time, 1:49. Mutuels paid $9 50.

A EACE FOE THE DWYERS.

The cracks came together in the Beverwyck Stakes, a
sweepstakes for all ages, $50 each, h f with $1,000 added by
Hon. M. N. Nolan, proprietor of the Beverwyck brewery; the
second horse to receive $250 and tho third $100 out of the
Btakes; winner, this year, when carry weight for age or more,
of any two races of the value of "$1,50jQ each, to carry 5
pounds extra; horses not having won this year a race of the
value of $1,000, or two or more races of any value other than
selling races since June 1st, allowed 7 pounds; those not
having won a race this year, selling race excepted, allowed
14 pounds; maidens, four years old or upward, allowed 20
pounds. One mile and 500 yards. The Dwyers made a
plunge on Kingston and the outside public had very little
chance to get their money on except at a short price. These
were the starters, jockeys and betting:

Horse. Weight. Jockey. Odda

Kingston 118 Murphy 1 to 8

Wary 113 J. Lewis 6 to I

Terra Cotta 123 G. Covington 7 to 1

Grisette 108 Williams 8 to 1

Terra Cotta led for the first quarter, where Grisefte went
out and made the pace. Wary was second, Kingston third
and Terra Gotta trailing. Grisette was a length in front of
Wary at the iuturn for home. Kingston and Terra Cotta
were a length behind "Wary. In the homestretch Kingston
easily took the lead and won hands down. Wary was second
a length before Terra Cotta, Griseite pulling up. Time, 2:13J.

LEO H. OOULDN'T WIN.

The fourth race waB for a purse of $400; entrance money
$15 each, to second horse; for horses three years old and
upward, beaten at Saratoga this season, and not having won
a race eince July 15; weights five pounds below the scale;
those not having won a race since May 1st allowed seven
pounds; thoso not having won a race this year, allowed, if
three years old, ten pounds; if four years, fourteen pounds;
if five years or upwards, twenty pounds. Three-quarters of
a mile. The starters:
Horses. Weight. Jockey. Odda.

Elgin 113 Covington 30 to 1

Royal Arch 110 Stoval. .. 7 to 1

Dynamite 105 Winchell 12 to 1

LeoH 101 Taral 8 to 5

Belle D'Or 101 Williams 7 to 1

Harry Glenn 99 Breckenridge 8 to 1

Bocaccio 99 Martin 8 to 1

Delia 94 Grimes 12 to 1

Clay Stockton 91 Ossler 5 to 1

The race was won by Belle D'Or, Leo H. second, Clay
Stockton third. Time, 1:15.

A geDtleman who recently saw J. H. Shults' celebrated
stallion Pancoast, writes: "During a visit to Long Island I
had a good look at poor Pancoast. I was heartily sorry to
see the great horse in such a pitiable plight. The lightning
Btruck him at the basb of the left ear. This left ear is now
dead, the left eye apparently sightless, and the lower lip on
the left side of the mouth considerably out of shape. His
walk is feeble and tottering. He is improving, however, and
his owner hopes that after some time Pancoast will be again
available for service. — Chicago Horseman.

In horses the pulse at rest beats forty times, in an ox from
forty to fifty-five, and in sheep and pigs about seventy to
eighty beats per minnte. It may be felt wherever a big artery
crosses a bone. For instance, it is generally examined in
the horse on the cord which croBBes over the bone of the lower
jaw in front of its curved position, or in the bony ridge
above the eye, and in cattle over the middle of the first rib,
and iu sheep by placing the hand on the left side, where the
beating of the heart may be felt. Any material variations of
the pulse from the figures given above may be considered as
a sign of disease. If rapid, hard and full it is an indication
of high fever or inflammation; if rapid, email and weak, low
fever, loss of blood or weakness. If Blow the possibilities
point to brain disease, and if irregular to heart troubles.
This is one of the principal and sure tests of the health of an
animal

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Sept. 1

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Grand Circuit Horses.

Rochester, Aug. IS.— From this point the Grand Circuit
Stables make a tri-partition. Some of the horses go back
to Chica»o for the meeting there next week, others are now
en route°for Poughkeepsie, bnt the majority keep on the
time beaten path to Utica. Budd Doble is one of those who
go to the Windy Citv, taking with him Jack, the hero of the
Flower City Stake; Arrow, the invincible; Ed Annan, still a
speedy pacer and game as a bulldog; Clingstone, the demon,
whom he wll drive in the match against Prince Wilkes on
Thursday, besides Charlie Hogan, Genevra, Editor and
several others as yet unknown to fame. Budd tells me he
will rejoin the Grand Circuit at Hartford with Jack in the
2 "3 class.' Crit Davis, too, drops out of the regular line for
a' week, but will be on hand at Island Park. The big Ken-
tucky trainer informed me last evening that he had shipped
Katherine S back to Harrisburg, where she will remain in
seclusion for the season. Prince Wilkes should trot the
Chicago track very fast, and Clingstone will hardly be able
to carry the pace that the sturdy grandson of royal George
Wilkes will cut out for him, if he up to his form shown
nere on Thursday, when he made the third mile of the
special with Kosalind Wilkes in 2.15}, with a full second
more in his hand. Matches with Clingstone have proved
the Waterloo of all the cracks, and Prince Wilkes has a
great opportunity to show that there is one newcomer able
to measure swords with the veteran.

There has been a lot of talk all the week about the heavy
punishment inflicted on Knapsack McCarthy for the alleged
foul with Guy in the memorable fifth heat of the big stake.
Knap still declares his innocence, but that is to be expected.
Most of the drivers side with him, for a precedent of that
sort is not a pleasant thing to contemplate. It cost Mc-
Carthy an even $2,500 to spoil Clingstone's sulky, to which
Guy was harnessed. True, he got §2,000 of it back on Fri-
day', but the odium of the affair is not pleasant for a man
whose income largely depends on his reputation as a reins-
man. Mr. Gordon wrote a letter from here on Tuesday to a
friend in Cleveland, complaining in strong terms of the in-
justice done Guy in the race. The horse behaved wonder-
fully well in the big field, and it is not improbable that his
previous reputation as a scorer operated against him, and
that without any design or animus on the part of the judges.

There are many rumors in the air of matches between star
performers of the year. On Thursday the gossips had it
that Prince Wilkes and Favonia were soon to meet in a har-
ness duel. I asked Mr. Singerley, owner of the gelding, if
the report was true. He replied: "you may say that no
such race has been heard of by me." The meeting of the
great pair would be a strong card for any meeting, but it is
not likely that either Mr. Clark or Mr. Singerley are ready
to see who has tbe fastest animal, for both have numerous
engagements to fill. Favonia is entered at Utica, where she
will meet a comparatively weak field unless T T S starts in
the same class. This big fellow eats his eighteen quarts of
oats every twenty-four hours, and is fit to trot against most
any of the good ones.

It is generally admitted that there was a neat little scheme
by which Loretta F failed to win second money in the 2.18
class on Thursday. The mare was in splendid form, and,
with Favonia barred, sohi in the pools as favorite for second
money. She had no trouble in beating Hogan and White
Stockings in the first heat. She made a couple of losing
breaks in the second mile,- and Hogan got the place. He
was at once made favorite, though Loretto was well sup-
ported by those who knew her quality and thought they
were " etting a drive for their money. White Stockings had
been fn the rear up to that time, but in the last heat he was
allowed to get second place. The Stewarts, who own the
horse, are on the turf more for glory than for money, hav-
in" already an abundance of the latter. In my opinion
there was a quiet settlement by which White Stockings got
a better place than he could have won on his merits. Before
the third heat the summary stood,

Charles Hogan 3 2

LorettaF 2 4

White Stockings * <*

It was possible for the three to finish so that the rest of
the purse could be evenly divided after Favonia had her 50
per cent. Loretta trailed Hogan to the third quarter with
White Stockings far behind. Coming into the stretch Mc-
Henry pulled the mare close to the pole, where the footing
was not nearly as good as in the centre. Hogan was further
out, and when White Stockings came up there was
not' room for him to get between. Suddenly the pocket
opened wider and the Kansas City gelding slipped through.
Loretta was finishing fast and had Hogan beaten for third

Elace, when she made a break, and just lost the place by a
ead.' Had she been kept steady, as she doubtless could
have been, the equal division of the moneys would have
been necessary. But Hogan got another "3" to his credit,
which gave him second money. The judges seemed to over-
look this side issue, which was in fact as important as any
other event, the winner of second money standing in the
same position as that of a first premium horse in an ordin-
ary contest. I do not think the pool-box was worked, but
the result was as unfair to those who supported Loretta F
as if there had been a killing.

Guy will be on hand for the blue ribbon stake at Hartford.
Mr. Gordon has bought a nomination, and Sanders says he
wili retrieve the honors lost on Tuesday.

Mr. Middleton, owner of Jack, is said to have refused
$10,000 for the gray trotter the day after he walked off with
the big plum. ,-',.,

For the Utica meeting the 2.30 class should lie between
Sprague, Golddust and Genevra. Milton Blackwood is im-
proving with' every race, but is hardly ready yet. Moulton,
who hasBeady Boy andothers of Mr. Hill's string, is having
no success, though he has likely young horses. His spec-
ialty seems to be trying to beat the Hag instead of the watch.
Wicopee is a fast pacer, but Moulton has not got him to the
front. Bessemer has again a prospective walk over in the
slow pace, and T T S is still the autocrat of the 2:22 class.
There could be a good race in the 2.27 trot. Frank Buford
and J. B. Richardson will fight last Wednesday's battle over
again, and I should take a ticket on the Tennessee stallion.
There are only three entries for the free-for-all pace. Argyle
and Joe L have not started yet, and if they are still kept in
the stable, Jewett can beat Puritan as he pleases. Spofl'ord
can beat the field in the 2:20 class, unless his speed forsakes
him, as it did here. Feek thinks Lady Whitefoot will be fit
to start in the 2:24 class, and I can see nothing dangerous
with Newton B still out of shape. Favonia will be barred
again in the 2.18 class, and Loretta F can win second
money. With Prince Wilkes gone from the free-for-all trot,
Bare Ripe has a good show for the race. It is impossible
to guage the 2.33 class, as there is not knowing what
horses will start. As the list stands, Elda B is the best of
the lot. In the 2.17 pace, which closes the meeting, Charley
Friel is my selection. Balsora Wilkes is fast, but has been
overworked. Friel is fresh and I hear has lots of speed. —
Chabioteek, in Sporting World.

Deer Lodge (Montana) Races.

Deer Lodge, August 11 — Third annual meeting of the
Deer Lodge Racing Association commenced to-day.

First race, running, A mile, purse SloO. Jubilee 1, Broad-
church*2; time, 0:49i."

Second race, trotting, mile heats, 2 in 3, for 2-year-olds
bred and raised in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon
and Washington; $50 each, $200 added. Heri 1, Tempest
Belmont 2; best time, 3:03.

Third race, running, i mile, purse $150. Jim Miller 1;
time, 0:21* (best on record, 0:21f being the best heretofore.)

Fourlh race, trotting, 3:00 class, purse $250. D. W. K. 1,
Dennis Ryan 2, Fantasie 3; best time, 2:274.

First race, running, | mile, Bogus* won; time, 1:19.

Second race, trotting, one mile, 2 in 3, for 2-year-olds.
Hattie D. won; best time. 3:06. She distanced her competi-
tors in the second heat, making the last half in 1:21.

Third race, running, one mile. Repetta won, Duffy Win-
ters second, John Hall third; time, 1:47.

Deer Lodge, August 14. — The second annual meeting of
the Deer Lodge Fair and Racing Association opened on Au-
gust 14th, with a fair day and good attendance.

August 14— Trotting; 3:30 class; purse $250.

Ricbmond 1 J ■* J

Sam Scott's b m fautaaie-Ranchero 2 3 13

F. Pancher's ch s Dennis Byan— Berlin 3 4 2 2

Lee Shaner'a b g Murray— * 2 di8

Time 2:37, 2:32, 2:27i, 2:39.

Same Day— Trotting. Stakes for two-year-olds raised in
Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Washington Territories and Ore-
gon; pnrse $200.

E. PtDkbam'B br f Peri 1 1

C B. Jefferles' c 8 Tempest Belmont— Tempest 2 2

Time 3:03, 3:05.

August 15 — Trotting; free for all two-year-olds.

Marcus Daly's b m Hattle D 1 1

C B. Jefferies' b b TempeBt Belmont Tempest 2 2

Time 3:18, 3:06.

August 16— Trotting; 2:28 class; purBe $400.

W. H. Raymond's b m Carrie Bell— Commodore Belmont... 2 111

M. Williams' b g John F-- Unknown 4 4 3 2

A. 0. B"Ckwith'a b m Ollie- Straight More 1 2 2 3

C Fickett'a br g Contractor- Sultan 3 3 die

H<ae 2:324, 2:29j, 2;91, 2:321.

August 17— Trotting; free for all; one mile; $60 each with
$250 added.

Gonzalas' bm Lost Slocum -Electioneer 1 2 11

Col. Bradshaw'a Cbarley Hilton— Louis Napoleon 3 12 3

Ecott's ch B Rancbero — Clark Chief Jr 4 8 3 2

H. C. Bray's b g Little Joe— Bob Hunter.. 2 4 4 4

Time 2:26, 2:*6, 2:27}, 2:245.

August 18— Running; two furlongs; purse $150.

J. P. Sutton's r c Jim Miller 1

H. ueComb's b h Ochico Bill 2

Ja*. McDonald'a a g Sorrell Cbarley 3

Time :21i.

Same Day — Running, one-half mile; purse $400.

J. if Bybus' b g Jubilee— 2d Lexington 1

M. E. Bybee'B b g Broadcburch — Lewiaton 2

Rjorhouse, Blevin £ Co.'s s c Arlee -Caraboo 3

Wbitmore Bros.' be Pat Curran— Glendudly 4

Time, 491,

August 16— Running, three-fourth of a mile; purse $200.

W. H Babb's ch g Bogus-Ophir 1

R. E Bybee's b m Keepsake— Flood 2

Moorhouse, B. & Co.'s cb g Daniel B -Patsy Duffy 3

Time, 1:19.

Same Day — Rnnning, one mile; purse $200.

W. F. Matlock's b m Repetta— Alarm 1

W. H. Babb.s Duffy "Winters— Patsy Duffy 2

R. D. Webb's bh John Hall— Caraboo 3

Time, 1:47.

August 16— Running, half mile heats; pnrse $200.

W. H. Bibb'B ch g Bogus- Ophir 3 1 1

Smith Bros.' b h Red Elm- Genelm 1 2 2

H. R Baker's b m Sumbay— Sun Dance 2 4 0

Mr. Lewis' 8 s John Hall— ^ 6 0

MoornouBe, B. & Co.'s chm Ida Glen-Gleoelm 4 3 0

Time, 482—51—50.

August 17 — Running, one and one-eighth milts; purse

$400.

Matlock Bros.' b m Repetta— Alarm 1

Laura D ., 2

Ole Bull 3

Time, 2:15
Same Day— Running, 600 yards; Purse $100.

Indian Tom, Montana breed 1

Smith Bros ' Half Moon 2

John Dowel's Joe Bowers 3

H R. Baker's Bay Blue 4

Time, .31.
Same Day Running, one mile and a half; pursi $400.

W. H Babo's bg Duffy Winters— Patsy Duffy 1

Moorhouse, B. £ Co.'s ch f N- vada— Regent 2

A. C. Beckwitn's Bazel 3

Whitmore Bros.' B c Colong 4

Time, 2:49.

The Butte Races.

Butte, MoN., AuguBt 9tt — First race, pacing, *nile heata two in
three.

Billy Egbert 1 1

Clatawa 2 2

Mabel diB

Time, 2:32J, 3:32.

Running— One and one-Birteenth mile dash; purse S400.

Keepsake* 1

Nevada 2

John Hall* 3

Lady Duffy* 0

Time, l:53j.

Trot'.tlng— 2:38 class; purse 3100.

Jays....? 3 3 111

Juino •. 14 2 2 2

Lady Don ... -.-., 2 18 3 3

Golddust ...-. 4 1 4 dis

Time, 2:313. 2:37*, 2:31, 2:30, 2:30}.

In tbe second beat mutuels paid {83.90.

August lOtb— First race. Half mile dash ; for two-year-olds.

Jubilee 1

Broadcburch* 2

Pat Outran 3

YurnYum 0

Time, 1:111.

Trotting— For thtee-year-oldB ; $5 each, S260 added, 82CO more if 2:36
iB beaten.

Lord Byron 1 1 1

Juanita 2 2 2

Lady Maxim 3 3 8

Time, 2:80, 2:291, 2:304.

Trotting— 2:45 class; purse 8400.

Col. Bradebaw 1 3 4 11

D.W.K 2 2 12 3

Fantasie 3 13 4 2

Hero 4 4 2 3 4

Time, 2:29}, 2:30, 2:», 2:26J, 2:20.

Mutuels paid $93.60 on third heat.

Running -Three-quarter mile handicap; purse $250.

BogUB* 1

Laura D 2

Repetta* 3

Sorrel John 0

Hamboldi* 0

Red Elm 0

Eddie R 0

Monte 0

No time reported to us.

August 11 — First race. Running. One-quarter mile; purse $100.

Weasel

Jim Miller

Time, 0:223.

Running— Half mile dash.

Red Elm

Chesapeake

Monte..

Red Bird

Time, 0:49 J.
Running— Mile heats; handicap; pnrse S600.

Duffy Winters* 1

Basil 2

3

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Keepsake*.

Ida Glenn

John Hall*

Tims 1:J6J. 1:46.

Trotting— Free for all; purse 81.00U.

Conde 3

Lot Slocum 1

Ranchero 6

Little Joe* 2

Charles Hilton 5

Kate Ewlng i

Time, 2:22, 2:2% 2:25, 2:25j, 2:29.

There was 860,000 in tbe pool box on this race.

Running — Mile handicap; purse 3200.

Nevada

Roley Poley

Lady Duffy*. .

Time. 1:46.

The Great Trotting Sires.

Tbe entrance of J. B. Kiebardson into the 2:20 class at
Cleveland last week places George Wilkes and Electioneer
even in 2:20 performers, each having nine to his credit up to

August 4th, as follows:

BY ELECTIONEEB.

Manzanita (4 yrs.) 2:16

ADteco 2: 1 6£

Adair 2:17*

LotSlocum - 2:174

Bonita 2:1R£

HiudaRose (3 yrs.) 2:194

Antevolo (4 yrs.) 2.19J

AlbertW 2:20

Ansel 2:20

BY GEOUGE WILKES.

Harry Wilkes 2:13|

6uy WilkeB 2:16}

Wilson 2;lfl|

So So 2:171

Rosa Wilkes 2:171

Wilton 2:lttl

Joe Bunker 2:19J

J. B. Richardson 2:19a

TomRodgers f:20

As George "Wilkes has been dead several years, and Elec-
tioneer is still in the zenith of Lis glory, it is more than
likely that the great California sire will agaio assume the
leadership as a Bire of 2:20 trotters.— Cal. Spirit of the Timet.

The Two-Year-Olds.

The World of the 20th has the following to say in regard
to the two-year-olds of 1838. Adopting the rule that when a
lot of youngsters ran in a bnnch the whole batch is inferior,
it might be argned that so many winners implied a paucity of
merit. Bat when the watch tells that fast time has been the
role, and that in order to win three-qnarters of a mile had to
te compassed in from 1:14 to 1:15.1, it must be admitted that
the law is at fanlt. "Why should geldings be allowed three
pounds?" is pertinent. While emasculation may lessen the
powers of endurance, in these short races speed is the main
factor, and the fleetest of short horses have been among the
mares and geldings:

Whether the two-year-olds of 18S8 are a bad lot or not, they
certainly make good racing. Nearly every two-year-old stake
produces a new winner, with othera so close up that some-
times, as on Saturday for the Criterion, the crowd muBt wait
the judges' decision as to the placed horses. The meeting al
Monmouth has continued nearly seven weeks, with one or
more two-year-old races of some kind every day, numbering
in all twenty-six races, of which Bixteen were Btake or handi-
cap fixtures that closed in 1837 or in the spring of 1S88.
The twenty-six races in question were won by twenty-two
different horse?, Lady Margaret, Chemise, Minion and So rente
being the only horses to win twice. From a time standpoint
a majority of these races were run very fast, Proctor Knot
winning the Junior Champion in 1:14, Auricoma the Lassies,
in 1:14 J, Lady Margaret the Atlantic in 1:15, and Indepen-
dence in 1:15£, the Cylone colt the Seabright in 1:15, Tipstafl
tbe Sapling and Minion the Red Bank in 1:15}, and Senorita
the Criterion in 1:151. There are several valuable two-year-
old stakes yet to be run at the Monmouth meeting which as
likely as not will be won by horses not heretofore credited as
winners— horses like the Dawdle colt, Invercauld colt and
Florentin.

With the two-year-old honors thus so widely scattered, the
races for the autumn two-year-old fixtures at Sheepshead Bay,
Gravesend and Jerome Park will be of more interest then
ever before. Two weeks from to-day the Futurity will be
run at Sheepshead Bay.' It will be the richest stake ever con-
tested for in this country, and the first straight three-quarters
of a mile run east of the mountains. The number of starters
will certainly not be less than twenty or twenty-tive. At the
present time Proctor Knott, the winner of the Junior Cham-
pion at Monmouth Park, is the public favorite — as well he
may be — for with the benefit of tive pounds breeding allow-
ance he virtually escapes the penalty of five pounds incurred
at Monmouth. Thus with an allowance of three pounds
a gelding he will only have to carry 112 pounds. The suc-
cess of Proctor Knott this year and of Bacbland last year has
brought up the question. Why should geldings be allowed
three pounds? In many instances they are fully as able to
carry weight as colts are — certainly Parole was — while in a
very fast run race like the Junior Champion tbe three pounds
is a big advantage in the last hundred yards. Geldings get
no such allowance in England, and the chances are that
before the stakes that usually close January 1st and Haroh
1st are announced, the rule of allowing geldings three poundi
will be abolished. There are several other horBes in tu<
Futurity that will be benefited by the breeding allowances oi
three and tive pounds, and as there is also an allowance of
seven pounds for maidens, there are great chance* of the
winner of the Futurity comiog from the dark division. The'01
committee of the Coney Island Jockey Club will certainly
have to be particular in the matter of breeding allowances,
for, contrary to the usual rale that all Buch allowanoi
must be claimed at entry, the conditions read: "The prodm
of mares or stallions which have never produced a winner
prior to January 1, 1886, allowed three pounds, of both fif<
pounds; the produce to be entitled to suoh allowance at tiun
of starting whether claimed or not in the entry of tbe mare,
Maidens allowed seven pounds, which allowance shall not
cumulative."

The bull, Kinsman second, which took first prize at the
Galloway competition of the Highland Show, has already
several representatives on tnis side of the Atlantic. He wat
in the same position at the Royal Show, Newcastle, last
year. It ie a note worthy fact that the export of Galloway*
to this oonntry from Scotland this year is largely in excess o
all olher breeds combined.

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I PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

n Saturday last, the 10th day of August, the Board of
Directors of the 11th District Agricultural Association,
met to award privileges, examine bids, etc. President Thomp-
son, Vice-President Byers, Secretary Davis, Asst. Sec. J. B.
I Murray, Treasuier D. C. Hyer, and Directors Chandler,
Carter, Bransford, Reavis and Hall were present. Director
'John McBeth was absent.

| It is certain, from the great nnmber of entries to the races,
inquiries for Premium Lists, etc., that this will be the greatest
Fair ever held in Northern California, not excepting a single
one. The entries are over three times the number entered
■last year, in many cases the entrance money is equal to the
karse. Every one is busy preparing for the exhibit, both of
[iBtock and for the pavilion. Following are the proceedings
;~of the Board and entries,

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD CF DIRECTORS.

| It was ordered that ten new closed stalls be built for es-
ihibition of stallions.

i Upon motion of J. S. Bransford, D. L. Hann, of Quincy,
was appointed starting judge in running races.

■ Upon the motion of J.S.Carter, H. E. McClelland was
[appointed to act as marshal, he to appoint his own aids.

I Upon the motion of Bransford, W. D. Minckler, was ap-
pointed to act as entry clerk at grounds.

| On motion of J.J. Reavis, E. E. Dixon was appointed
Mounted Patrol.

I Board adjourned to meet September 24, 1888.

ENTRIES.

I Class 1 — Trotting — Three minute; mile heats, best three in
lave; purse $300. E. Lauer names br g Alturas by Atherton.
{Small & Whelan names br m Wanda. J. D. Byers names b

i Duster by Tilton Almont.
I Class 2 — Trotting — Two-year-old3; mile heats, best two in

aree; (district); purse $300. J. D. Byers names g m Erne
13. by Tilton Almont, E. P. Smith names b s Wm. B. by
: TUton Almont. J. S. Carter names g g J. C. by Victor.
| Class 3 — Bunning — Three-year-olds: mile dash; free for
I ill; purse $250. J. Q. Anderson names g m Baby Bunton by
t .'ousin Vick. A. Y. Stevenson names s m Susie S. by
(tfarmaduke. Small & Whelan names b m Ogalena by Joe
I ioofcer. Joe Dyson names b m Ottawa.

I Class 4 — Bunning — One and one-quarter mile and repeat;
I district); purse $200. James Henry names b m Duster by

lineman, W. M. Osborn namesggSilverTail. M.Snyder
liamesb s Jake Snyder by Cottontail. J. M. "Welch names
I > g Fox. P. R. "Welch names Pinto. J. Stevenson names b
i i San Luis Obispo.

I Class 5 — Trotting — 2:31; mile heats, best three in five; free
I or all; puise $500. F. D. Keating names g g Seneation by
|?eacock. G. A Dougherty names b s Victor. J. D. Byers
f lames g m May Queen by Grey Book.

I Class 6 — Trotting — Yearlings; one and one-half mile and re
lieat; (district) G. A. Dougherty names blkmB. B. H. by Victor.
I/. W. Cole names g m Sage Hen by "Wm. Tell. E. P. Smith
Iiamea blk m Samantha by Engineer. J. S. Bransford names

■ s Hornet by Engineer. J. S.Carter names g s Thurman by
I lotor.

I Class 7 — Bunning — Mile heats, two in three; free for all;
l»urse $500. J. E. Cain names b m Molly McShane by Pill
lijx. D. Dennison name3 b g Dave Douglas by Linster. J.
I lolland names b m Nettie Moak. J. Dyson names b g Lize
i Nark by Ballot Box. B. B. Cockrill names b m Daisy D by

■ Vheatly. A. Y. Stevenson names Avondale by Marmaduke.
i mall & Whelan name b g Panama bp Shannon, also b g

I Jcatraz by Joe Hooker. J. J. Taylor names Avondale.
I 'rank Anderson names Index.

I Class 8— Bunning — One and three-quarter mile dash, free
I >r all; purse $400. J. B. Cain names b m Mollie McShane
I y Pill Box. D. Denniaon names b m Haidee by King Al-
j Jose*. J. Dyson names b s Snuff Box by Ballot Box, also b
| i Ottawa by Cousin Vick. A.Y.Stevenson names sm
I jsie S. by Marmaduke. Small and Whelan names b g Al-
| atraz by Joe Hooker. J. J. Taylor names b m Avondale.
1 'rank Anderson names Index.

1 Clan 10 — 2:25, mile heats, three in five; pacers and trot-
I srs; purse $600. E. V. Spencer names bm Belle Spencer
I y Black Balph. F. E. Keating enters b g Ned. J. D. Byers
I ames g m May Queen by Grey Buck. C. H. Lawrence
I ames ch s Sugar Pine, formerly known as George Wapples,
I y Brigadier. G. A. Dougherty names b s Victor.
I Class 11 — Trotting; three in rive, free for all; purse $400.
K . W. Dowell names Lohengrin by Echo. F. E. Keating
I ames g g Sensation by Peaoock. Small and "Whelan names
jrm Wanda. J. D. Byers names b s Duster by Tilton Al-
I lont. E. P. Smith names br s Engineer by Bucoaneer. C.
I I. Lawrence names g s Maxwell by Wm. Tell.
I Class 12— BnnniDg; three-quarters of a mile dash, free for
1 11; purse $250. J. Q. Anderson names g m Baby Bunton by
I ouain Vick. H. Mann nameB b s Joe March by Joe Eook-
flr. J. Stevenson names bs San Luis Obispo. J. Dyson
1 ames b g Lize Clark by Ballot Box. E. B. Cockrill names
I m Daisy D. by Wheatly. Small and "Whelan name b m

* gzille, also b m Ogalena. D. W. McKenzie names s m Nell
I anta. M. T. Walter names b s Alfarro by Connor P. B.
I "tlch names Pinto.

i Class 13— Bunning; one-half of a mile dash, free for all;
i urae $350. J. B. Cain names b m Mollie McShane. D.
I eunisoD names br m Haidee. J. Dyson names b s Snuff
1 ox, also ch s Ottawa. B. B. Cockrill names b m Daisy D.
J mall and "Whelan name b g Panama, also g g Alcatraz. J.

• . Taylor nameB b m Avendaile. Frank Anderson names
t idex.

ft Class 14 — Running; mile dash, free for all; purse $300.
H Q. Anderson names g m Baby Bunton. H. Maun names
£ b Joe March. D. Denniaon names s m Blue Bonnet by
U 36 Hooker. J. Dyson names bg Lize Clark. B. B. Cock-
l II names b m Daisy D. A. Y. Stevenson names b m Avon-
1 Ue. Small and Whelan name b g Panama, also b s Rivers
^ r Joe Hooker. M. T. Walters names b s Alfarro.
L Class 15— Trotting. 2:50; mile heats, three in five (District);
to irse $350. E. Lauer names b g Alturas. Small & Whelan
|* tines br m "Wanda. J. D. Byers names b s Duster.
k Class 16— Trotting. Mile heats three in five; free for ell;
irae $300. E. V. Spencer names b m Belle Spencer. F.
Keating names g g sensation. G. A. Doherty names b s
ictor.

Class 17 — Running. One-half mile dash (District); purse
iOO. James Henry names b m Duster by Rifleman. W.
. Osborn names g g 8ilver Tail. Hi Mann names b s Joe
arsh. P. R. Welch names Pinto. J. Stevenson names b s
tu Luis Obispo. Joe Dyson naraes b g Lize Clark. Small
Whelan names b m Ogalena, also b g Panama. M. T.

"Walters names b s Albatross by Pill Box. D. "W. McKenzie
names s m Nell Banta. M. Snyder names b s Jake Snyder.

Clas3 18 — Running. One and one-quarter mile dash; free
for all; purse $300. D. Dennison names b g Dave Douglas.
J. Holland names b m Nettie Moak. J. Dyson names b s
Snuff Box. A. Y. Stevenson names s m Susie S, also b m
Avondale. Small & Whelan names b s Alcatraz, also s s
Rivers. J. W. Taylor names b m Avendaile. Frank Ander-
son names b m Index.

Class 20— Pacing. Mile heats three in five; free for all;
purse $500. F. E. Keating names b g Ned. C. H. Lawrence
names ch s Sugar Pine by Brigadier. E. Lauer names s g
Flournoy.

Class 22 — RunDing. Two miles and repeat; free for all;
purse $800. J. R. Cain names b m Molly McShane. D.
Dennison nameB b g Dave Douglas. J. Dyson names b s
Snuff Box, also b g Lize Clark. R. B. Cockrill names b m
Daisy D. A. Y. Stevenson names b m Susie S. Small it
"Whelan names b g Alcatraz. J. J. Taylor names b m Aven-
daile. Frank Anderson names Index.

E. L. Davis, Secretary.

Nevada State Fair.

The following is a list of entries to the trotting and run-
ning stakes at the coming State Fair to be held at Beno, Ne-
vada, September 17th to 221 inclusive. Purse races (run-
ning) do not close until two days previous to the race.

No. 2. Two-year-old stake; three-quarters of a mile.
Small & "Whalen enter b f Ogalena, e f Ogzille; Theo. Win-
ters enters c c The Czar, c c Joe Courtney, c c Don Jose; G.
W. Traheru enters b g G. W.; T. Bally enters o c Littls Phil;
M. Murray eDters b c Almont.

No. 6. Trotting. 2:27 class. T.E.Keating enters g g
Sensation; A. L. Hinds enters b h Alpheus; E. V. Spencer
enters b m Belle Spencer; G. H. Dougherty enters br s Vic-
tor.

No. 7. Trotting stake, two-year-olds. W. Gardner enters
b g St. Lucas; C. F. Taylor enters b c Sidney J.; E. P. Smith
enters b s William B.

No. 12. Trotting, 2:40 class. T. E. Keating enters g g
Sensation; J. P. Sweeny enters g s "William P.: S. C. Tryon
enters c m Eva W.; A. L. Hinds enters b c Balken; L. E.
Yates enters b m Cricket; E. P. Smith enters br s Engineer.

No. 3. Trotting stake, three-year-olds. S. J. Hill enters b
i Hazel M.; C. A. Durfee enters Gossiper; A. L. Hinds enters
b c Balken; L. E. Yates enters b g Yolland; T. Raymond
enters c g Klamath; E. C. Morgan enters Beatrice.

No. 16. Running stake, two-year-olds; one mile. Small
& "Whalen enters b f Ogalena and c f Ogzille; Theo. "Winters
c c The Czar, b c Barham, c c Don Jose; G. W. Trahern
enters b g G. W.; T. Bally enters c a Little Phil; W. M.
Murry enters b c Almont.

No. 18. Trotting, 2:23 cless. T. E. Keating enters g g
Sensation; E. V. Spencer enters br m Belle Spencer; G. H.
Dougherty enters br s Victor; J. H. Kelly en ters br g Valentine.

No. 19. Pacing. C. S. Roberts enters c g Belmont Boy;
J. P. Sweeney enters b a Sam Lewis; S. C. Tryon, enters c
m Pocahontas; T. E. Keating enters b g Ned; D. Circe enters
b g Prince. C. H. Stoddard, Sect'y.

The Queen of Trotters-

[The "World. I

Maud S. whinnied joyfully one evening as an utten-
dent and a World reporter entered her commodious stall in
the large brick stable near Fifty-fifth and Fifth avenue. Mr.
Bonner is putting his peerless mare through a course of
training, and expects this summer to lower her record of
2:0Sf, the fastest trotting time ever made. She is now a
trifle high in flesh, but a few weeks of active work will put
her in magnificent condition. The 6tablemen say she was
never in better health. Last Monday Maud S. made a mile
at Fleetwood Park in 2:12f, and the Monday before in 2:12J.
The fastest previous time made on the track was 2:13§. by-
Maud S. herself, when Mr. Vanderbilt owned her aid John
Murphy handled the reins. Both Murphy and Mr. Bonner
say that 2:121 on the Fleetwood track, which is notoriously
heavy, is edual to 2:0S£ on any ordinary track. On neither
of her last trials was Maud urged very hard.

'T never strike her," said Murphy, "because if I do she
sulks. If she keeps on in her present form for a month
longer, Mr. Bonner says he has no doubt of his ereat mare
being able to surprise the trotting world. She trotted three
miles Monday afternoon," he continued, "and the third mile
was made faster than any of the others. Her strength, you
know, lies in her staying power and her capacity to make
the last quarter faster than the first."

Mr. Bonner drives Maud S. nearly every afternoon, and
she recognizes his voice, and indicates her joy at his appear-
ance in various ways. He trains her himself almost exclu-
sively. "I could easily have beaten2:12§," said Mr. Bonner,
"but I told Murphy to ease her as he went up the bilL"

From the stall adjoining Maud S an old bay horse poked
his head over the dividing wall. Very few would recognize
in his stiffened legs and fat body the trim, fleet-footed Barns
of other days, once the pride of the East and the greatest
trotter on the turf. There are a number of young ones in
the stable, of whom creat things are expected.

There is no question that Fleetwood track is a good deal
slower than a majority of the trotting courses of the country,
provided the starting and finishing points are the judges
stand. But if the trip is from the half-mile post to it again
it i3 not far behind. Before the improvements there was a
descent from the judges' stand to the half-mile mark of be-
tween 20 and 30 feet, and, of course, a correspending rise in
the last half. It may be that Maud S. was indulged in down
gTade at the finish. We have known this to be done when
the desire was to make a fast mile.

The tiniest horse in America i3 a graceful little quadruped
named Yen Hoc, which recently arrived from China. The
little animal stands just thirty-six inches high and weighs
only seventy pounds. Experts say he is four years old and
fully grown. One peculiarity about him is that he has but
four teeth in either jaw; otherwise he is a perfect minature
of an ordinary American horse. This horse is about the
size of the fossil horse found by Prjf . Thos. Condon in the
Columbia river basin some years ago. TbiB fossil which is
the only fossil horse that has been found on the American
continent, is now in the museum of the university at Eugene
City, Oregon.— Rural World,

English Racioff Gossip.

London, August 11. — Lord Douglas Gordon is dead. Few
of the writers of his biography have made mention of the fact
that it was in his black jacket and French gray cap that Cado-
gan ran second to Charibert for the Two Thousand of 1879
and afterward started first favorite for the Derby . Last week
there were tidings that he was slightly better but it was the
last flicker, and the family vault at Orton, near Peter-
borough, now contains all that remains of what was one of
the most buoyant and light hearted of mankind. He was in
every sense of the word an all round sportsman. He was a
crack at Melton, and no mean performer at Croxton Park,
Lewes, Sandown and the Bibury Club. He was the second
surviving brother of the Marquis of Huntly, and was heir
presumptive to the marquisate. He was only thirty-six when
he died, but for some years he represented Aberdeenshire in
Parliament, and subsequently, in the Liberal interest, he
opposed Lord Mandeville, and beat him, for Huntingdonshire,
much to the astonishment and chagrin of the powerful Mol-
tagu family, whose eldest son was so ruthlessly overthrown.
Until 1880 he was in the Coldstream Guards, leaving with
the rank of captain. He had been ill for nearly two years,
and was treated for rheumatism; but it was something much
more terrible — it was the heart that was ailing him, and we
fear that he suffered much pain. In racing he was associ-
ated principally with the Findon stable, and was in most of
their good thi gs, which, however, of late years have beerj
few and far between. When in 1878 the colt by Cremorne,
ont of Chance, made his debut for the "Woodcote Stakes at
Epsom, the most extraordinary rumors were afloat as to
what he could do. He was the property of the late Mr. F.
Swindell, a gentleman who made handicaps his study and
who looked upon running a good dark horse in a weight for
age race as suggesting some sort of mental weakness. "When,
therefore, Mr. Swindell ran the Chance colt for the Woodcote
Stakes, and took even money about him, and the horse won
in a canter by four lengths, and at once became first favorite
for the Derby, people were lost in wonderment. Mr, Swindell's
ordinary policy would have been to have kept the colt, who
was subsequently named Cadagon, until he was four years
old and got him in the Cesarewitch with about 88 pounds.
His own explanation was that he was becoming an old man,
and could no longer afford to look forward two or three years.
A price of £10,000, we believe, was put on Cadogan, and at
this figure, with "Woodlands thrown in, he was sold to the
Marquis of Huntly. Whether the sale was ever completed
or not, we do not know, but mos!; certainly Cadogan ran for
the Two Thousand in the name and colors of Lord Douglas
Gordon. A great stake would have been landed if the horse
had won this race, and coming over the hill he looked all over
a winner until Cheribert, with Archer on his back, cleared
him. For the Derby, Cadogan, notwithstanding his defeat,
started much the better favorite; but he was in reality all to
to pieces, was easily beaten, and never ran again. These de-
feats made a sad inroad into a not over full bank, bu . Lord
Douglas Gordon was just as happy without money as with it,
and there was not a country house that did not give him "its
warmest welcome. From Wel'oeck, during the St. Leger
week, he will be especially missed. He was a man of fash-
ion as well as a sportsman, and there were plenty to follow
him when he donned the spotless whiteducks and revived the
grab of Count D'Orsay and Lord Chesterfield. He was
simple, manly and generous, full of courage and brimful of
fun and good nature. There are many In the world like
him. but unfortunately they are not readily found.

Exit Mr. Manton. That lady having said to Mr. Milner,
"With all my worldly goods I do thee endow," Eiridspord
& Co. figure in the Cesarewitch in the name of that gentle-
man. What his colors will be or whether the horses will
continue to carry the scarlet jacket we do not know. The
entries for the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire are decidedly
weak, nor do they cover much ground, some stables having
half a score or more of horses engaged. It is such a matter
of notoriety that Tenebrouse is the great tip for both races
that there can be no harm in mentioning the fact, or that
Minting is favorite for the Cambridgeshire. This became a
matter of course the moment he was entered, as here all that
he will be called on to give the bottom weight will be 63
pounds. It was not so in the Royal Hunt Cup, in which,
there not being two forfeits, the handicapper could take
what range he chose. Ryan, considering his powerful stable,
has very few horses engaged, and the Robert Peck division
are very badly represented. The course for the Cambridge-
shire will be a mile and a distance, on the flat, this meaning
a mile and 220 yards.

An idea prevailed that the action of Wood against Lord
Durham would not be gone on with, but this proved to be
altogether wrong. At the last trial it was the admission of
evidence as to general character that ruined Wood, and
caused the damages to be fixed at a farthing. This evidence
will not be admitted at the next trial, and Lord Durham, in
appealing against the ordet made for this defense to be
struck out, has failed. The meaning of all this is that the
race will, practically speaking, be run over again, and this
time "Wood will have a pull of 21 pounds in the weights. It
was anticipated that an application would be made in the
Chetwynd case, but it will be very cold weather before that
issue is tried

As was generally expected, Bismarck won hands down at
Lewes, but a mild sensation was created by the lodging of a
protest against the winner on the ground of a cross. This
was soon overruled, however, and the minds of backers set
at rest. Deuce of Clubs was third, but as the jockey did
return to the scales, the stewards taught him a salutary
lesson by disqualifying him and assigning third place to the
fourth, Ginestra. — Sporting World.

Mr. George A. Singerly, Philadelphia, denies positively the
report that Prince Wilkes, his great horse, and Favonia, will
start for a special purse on one of the grand Eastern circuit
tracks.

Mr. Begg, vice-president of the San Diego County Agricul-
tural Association at Oceanside, is in the city to visit the busi-
ness men and merchants in the interests of the association.
The object of this association is not merely to hold a little
county fair, an exhibition to show what a single neighborhood
can produce, but from Mr. Begg it is learned that the object
ot this association is much grander in scope than a mere
country side exhibit. Its object is nothing less than the plac-
ing in competition the various districts by means of neigh-
borho d exhibits. A premium of ¥25 will be given for the
best neighborhood exhibit with a beautiful banner, and such
neighborhood will be known as (he banner district of the
county. The banner will be surrendered to the association
at the end of a year, to be again competed for, thos creating
emulation between the great producing section of this county.
At this fair the emigrant will see the products of all parks of
this county brought in competition.— San DUgo Ba.

140

2?fee grejete and j^pxrrtsmatt.

Sept. 1

Mares Bred to Mambrino Wilkes at Walnut
Creek, Cal.

m"

1. Lady Bonner — Thos. Bonner, Oakland — Roan mare by Cal.
Black Hawk, son of David Hill, dam Kate by Owen Dale, son of
Belmont, second dam by Am. Eclipse. Date of service. Feb. 18th.

2. Narka— Lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Nephew (1220),
dam Babe by Chieftain (721), 2d dam the dam of Gold Note. Xarka
is registered "Standard." Date of service, Feb. 27th.

3. Virginia— Lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Brown's Bell-
founder. Date of service, March 6lh.

4. Belle— A. L. Bancroft, Walnut Creek— Bay mare. Date of ser-
vice, March 10th.

5. Grit— F.L. Coombs, Napa— Brown filly by Caligne (full brother
of Gibraltar), dam Dolly McMann, dam of" Lillie Stanly, 2: 20>i.
Date of service, March 17th.

6. Wm. Finlane, Santa Rosa— Bay mare by Alexander,

dam the Burton mare. Date of service, March 17th.

7. Fannie Fern — lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare bv Jack Haw-
kins, dam by Jim Crow— produced Mollv Drew, 2:27, trial 2:23,
Onyx, Fred Arnold, trial 2;27, Balkan. Date of service, March ISth.

8. Mr. Cheesebro, San Francisco — Black mare by Dicta-
tor. Date of service, March 27th.

9. Capt. Durham, Ignacio Valley— Brown mare, Belmont

stock. Date of service, March 19th.

10. Mr. Palmer, Walnut Creek— Brown mare by Jack

Hawkins. Date of service, March 19th.

11. Heath mare -J. W. Poor, Fort Bid well— Brown mare not
traced. Date of service, March 20th.

12. Chas. Curry. Martinez — Chestnut mare by Con-
ductor, dam the Stow mare. Date of service, March 23d.

13. Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bay mare. Date of ser-
vice, March 29th.

14. Belle W.— C. R. Waterman, Walnut Creek— Bay mare by the
Somera horse, son of Werner's Rattler. Date of service, March
30th.

15. Piracy— lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Buccaneer, dam
Louise (sister to Vanderlyn, 2:21), by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. Date of
service, March 31st.

16. Nancy— A. L. Hinds, Oakland— Brown mare by Fred Arnold,
son of Nephew. Date of service, April 2d.

17. James Cootes, Concord — Bav mare. Date of service,

April 3d.

IS. Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bay mare. Date of ser-
vice, April 4th.

19. Lady Allen— Henry Pierce, San Francisco — Bay mare by
Ethan Allen, dam Damsel. Date of service, April 5th.

20. Griffiths Coit, San Francisco— Bay mare by Reliance.

Date of service, April 6th.

21. Griffiths Coit, San Francisco — Bay mare by Reliance.

Date of service, April 6th.

22. Lindora Wilkes— lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Bay filly by Guv
Wilkes, dam Rosetta by The Moor; 2d dam Cecilia Clark by Clark
Chief. Date of service, April 7th.

23. Catherine — W. and L. Pierce, Suisun — Sorrel mare. Date of
service, April 9th.

24. Mr. Gilmore, Oakland— Dun mare by son of Niagara.

Date of service, April 9th.

25. James Cootes, Concord— Bay mare. Date of service,

April 10th.

26. Cora— F. B. Poore, Fort Bidwell— Bay mare by Corsican.
Date of service, April ]0th.

27. Wm. Dingee, Oakland — Black mare. Date of service,

April 11th.

28. James Cootes, Concord — Bay mare by Lame Deer,

son of Joe Daniels. Date of service, April 12th.

29. Nana — lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Bay mare by Nephew (1220),
dam by Woodburn. Date of service, April 13th.

30. Lady Emmet— Henry Pierce, San Francisco — Chestnut mare
bv Whipple's Hambletoniau, dam Lady Emmett Date of service,
April 14th.

31. Mr. Clanton, Walnut Creek — Bay mare by Conductor.

Date of service, April loth.

32. H. S. Shuey, Walnut Creek — Bay mare by Bryant

horse, son of Speculation. Date of service, April 19th.

33. E. P. Heald, San Francisco— Black mare by Arthur-
ton. Date of service, April 20th.

34. Lady Mac— W. L. McDonald— Bay mare. Date of service,
April 20th.

35. Mary— A. L. Bancroft, Walnut Creek— Brown mare. Date of
service, April 23d.

36. Mr. Keefe, Walnut Creek— Bay mare. Date of ser-
vice, April 23d.

37. Patience— lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Gladiateur.
Date of service, April 2oth.

38. Sadie — Fred Xolbert, San Francisco — Bay mare by Reliance.
Date of service, April 25th.

39. C. Derby, San Francisco — Brown mare. Date of ser-
vice, April 26th.

40. Placida — lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Alexander,
dam Countess (dam of Dawn, 2: i9), by Whipple's Hambletonian.
Date of service, April 2Sth.

41. Wm. Dingee, Oakland— Bay mare by Dan Voorhees,

dam Black Swan. Date of service. May 1st.

42. Prudence— lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Brown mare by Don Juan,
son of Speculation. Date of service, March ]6th.

43. Lady Sutro— Lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Bay;mare. Date of ser-
vice. May 3d.

44. James Cootes, Concord— Bav mare. Date of service,

May 3d.

45. Fancy — Lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Sorrel mare by Bonner, son of
Whipple's Hambletonian, dam Sophia by Belmont. Date of ser-
vice, May 4th.

46. John Forgie, San Francisco— Chestnut mare. Date

of service, May 5th.

47. Andrew Smith, San Francisco — Black mare by Ar-

thurton; dam Black Bess by MeLellan; 2d dam Belle by Belmont.
Date of service, May 7th.

48. Mollie Beck— lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Capt. Cole
Bon of Whipple's Hambletonian, from the LiviDgston mare; dam
Fanny Fern by Jack Hawkins. Date of service, May 10th.

49. Capt. Durham, fgnacio Valley— Bay mare bv Conduc-
tor. Date of service, May 11th.

50. Mrs. W. E. Greene, Oakland— Black mare by Winthrop,

dam by Belmont. Date of service. May 12.

51. Diamond— F. F. Moulton, Suisun— Chestnut mare by MeLel-
lan. Date of service, May 13.

52. Cora— John Olise, Fish Ranch— Roan mare (the dam of Cer-
ette) by a son of Kentucky Hunter. Date of service, Mav 14.

53. Contra— Lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay mare by Electioneer, dam
by Billy Chathem. Date of service, May 15th.

54. Kate— W. & L. Pierce, Suisun— Chestnut mare. Date of ser-
vice, May 2L

5-5. Mamie H— A. L. Bancroft, Walnut Creek— Chestnut mare by
Alcona. Date of service, May 21.

56. Mr. Easton, Walnut Creek — Chestnut mare. Date of

service, May 22,

57. Daphne— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Bay mare by Grand Moor,
dam by Don Victor, son of Belmont. Date of service. May 23.

58. Cheralita — Mx. Newland, Oakland — Bay mare by the grand
Moor, dam by Cassius M. Clay Jr. Date of service, May 27.

59. Mr. Hunt, Oakland— Dun mare. Date of service, May

3L

60. Mr. Smith, Oakland. Bay mare by Gibralter, dam by

Signal. Date of service, June 1st

61. Fredonia— lrvin Ayres, Oakland — Black mare by Fred Arnold,
dam by Mambrino Wilkes; 2d dam the Beach mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 3.

62. Dolly — Andrew Smith, San Francisco— Bay mare. Date of
service, June 6th.

G3. Wm. Dingee, Oakland— Chestnut mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 7.

6-1. Wm. Dingee, Oakland— Chestnut mare. Date of ser-
vice, June 8.

65. Cura— Mr. Newland, Oakland — Brown mare by Newland's
Hambletonian, dam Dagmar by Whipple's Hambletonian, 2d dam
Ralston mare, thoroughbred. Date of service, June 9.

66. Flora— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Grey mare by Arno, son of
Bucaneer, dam Livingston mare. Date of service June 12.

67. R. D. Ledget, San Francisco — Cheatnut mare. Date of

service, June 16.

68. Priscilla— lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Black mare by the Grand
Moor, dam by Wisahickon, son of Hambletonian (10). Date of
service, June 20.

69. Annie Laurie (2-30 3-y car-old)— lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Bay
mare by Echo, dam Black Swan, by Ten Broeck. Date of servlco,
June 30.

70. Linnet— Mr. Newland, Oakland— Bay mare by Linwood, son
of Nutwood, dam Lady Br.dd. Date of service July 3.

71. Nancy — Henry Pierct*. San Francisco— Bay mare by Capt.
Webster. Date of service, July 4th.

72. Annie McGee — Fred Tolbert, San Francisco — Grey mare by
Paddy McGee, dam by Whipple's Hambletonian; 2d dam Vanona
Fee by Illinois Mcdoc. Date ol service, July 11th.

73. Lucy — lrvin Ayres, Oakland— Hay mare. Date of service.
JulylG.

71. Lady Earnest— Henry Pierce, San Franc fsco— Brown mare by
Speculation, dam Lady Hibbard. Dute of service, Augu&t 1st.

Jockeys and their Temptations.

Among the many trades and professions and modes of
earning a livelihood or a competence which are open to
youths in these colonies, there is hardly any in which
marked ability, perseverance, and integrity are so well re-
warded and lead to prosperity and comparative opulence as
in that of the professional jockey. YeB, although this is the
case (writes "Sterling"), it is also true that there is hardly
any vocation which exposes its followers to so much temp-
tation to deviate from the right path.

Thus a lad who shows courage and ability upon horseback
gets into a stable ere ho has received the rudiments of educa-
tion, tnd perhaps before his moral sense has been cultivated
in any way. He roughs it among the ordinary stable l&ds,
and learns all the evil they know, be it much or little.
Showing ability in riding work he soon gets a mount in public,
and his employer allows him to ride other people's horses,
and sometimes gives him a show onone of his own. Ere long
he wins a race. If it is on a favorite, besides his his winning
fee he is sure to get presents from those who have backed
his monnt, whilst should he get home on a rank outsMer, the
Ring, or rather some of its members, encourage the lad to do
so again by making him a present. With a becond or third
success soon occurring, he looks for and receives like treat-
ment, has a host of followers, flatterers, and adulators; is
asked to drink with one and another, and if not stiong-mind-
ed, becomos fond of liquor and greedy for coin; while in and
near great cities like Melbourne, other and more seductive in-
ducements help him on the downward path. It he is a
weekly servant, as most lads now are, unscrupulous owners
or trainers soon seduce him from his Brst employment, and
he becomes a rolling stone, staying for no length of time in
any place, and falling into habits of dissipation which render
his downfall a certainty. If he is not a weekly servant, and
ie b -und to his first employer, he is still subject to hosts of
temptations, and may yitld to them. Perhaps he rides
a horse for his master, which is not thoroughly well, and he
is told not to knock him about if he rinds him beaten.
One who has backed his mount, or laid against the favorite,
promises him a sum of money to win. He tries his horse at
the distance, and b'nds him in trouble, but the promised re-
ward tempts him, and he sits down and savagely gruels the
horse home with whip and spur, and one or two of the beaten
division pulling off, he gains third honors, having ruined his
horse and the owner's prosDect of winning when the horse has
got well, even should here cover from the effect of the useless
punishment he has received. Finding that, in the cant of
Turf, he "listens to reason," his nest temptation comes when
he rides a favorite. Then one who is bad against it, or one
who has backed another heavily, bribes him to stop the hoTse
he rides; or if he is not on a favorite, to get in the road of a
horse that is; and his purse is replenished with ill-gotten
wealth. It soon becomes an open secret that he cannot be
trusted, hence his downward path is rapid. That "evil com-
munications corrupt good manners'' is more applicable to
those making their debut a* jockeys than of almost any other
class of lads, and it behoves those who rale the Turf to see
what step1' en be taken to prevent the contaminating in-
fluences above described exerting their power upon the lads,
who, properly Jirected, shall become the Haleses or O'Briens
of the future.

The enormous increasfi in the number of race meetings
now held has, of course, increased the difficulties iu dealing
with this matter. But even allowing this, such difficulties as
these are not insuperable.

It must oe admitted, of course, that in many stables boys
are to a great extent" protected from exterior influences. In
these no lad is engaged in the bret instance except as an
apprentice for a fixed term of years. They are not all jwed
to visit the metropolis unaccompanied. Their tuition and
education are looked to, and their morale cultivated. Such
stables, alas! are few and far between, and the disciplire they
impose does not make them popular with boys, although
ttey ultimately learn its beneots.

But something more than this ib necessary, and it behoves
those who regulate and legislate for our turf to take this
matter into their serious consideration.

The first step necessary is to pass a rule preventing any
lad now unlicensed under the age of twenty receiving a
license as a jockey or riding in a race until he has served, or
while be is serviug, his -apprenticeship in atraining stable for
a term of not less than three years. Secondly, that while in
such apprenticeship he shall only be at liberty to ride such
horses as his employer may direct, and that all moneys he
may earn for riding shall be payable to his employer, to be
by "him banked in the Post Office Savings Bank for the lad's
benefit at the expiration of his term of apprenticeship.

These rules would have the effect of making boys learn
their trade properly, and, by depriving them of the free use
of money, preventing them from betting.

Everyone who visitB suburban meetings knows that lads
who ride 6st. 71b. in a good saddle bet heavily, starting with
cash and finishing with credit. Once they owe money to a
bookmaker they are virtually his servants. And even human
nature, as exemplified in metallic circles, is fallible, and with
a man owing him money riding a horse he waB bad against,
he might like to speak to the lad. Verb sap.

Only the other day a very useful lad in the employ of one
of our straigbtest racing me a rode an animal at a suburban
meeting. It did not win, and the boy was disqualified for
suspicious riding, thus depriving the employer of the ser-
vices of his best lad and interfering with the preparation of
a large Btring of two-year-olds. In this case the lad was an
indentured apprentice.

Thns the innocent may suffer for the guilty. There can
be no question as to the necessity of malpractice being firmly
repressed. But prevention is better than cure. Regulations
wbioh will gnard the elevca in the ranks of onr horsemen
from temptation and its consequences are urgently required;
and surely among these who are our torf legislators there
are men of enough practical ability to frame such rules as
shall give much needed protection to the employer and the
lad.— Melbourne Sportsman, July 13, 1838.

At the obsequies of General Sheridan, Guy, the General's
favorite horse, a beautiful dark bay charger, was led immedi-
ately after the funeral car. He was saddled and bridled in
military style ieady for u mount. The gold embroidered
saddle-cloth bore the iosigna of General Sheridan's rank as
lieutenant general, a golden eagle and three stars being woven
in gold in the corners. Beneath the cloth iu front were t#o
pistol holsters. The general's military boots, reversed with
spurs pointing forward, were secured in the stirrups. The
horse was the one General Sheridan got from Lexington, Ky.,
four years ago while in Chicago, and he liked it much,
because in his three white feot and in other respects he
resembled his old war hoise Winchester.

Sale of Mrs- Lorillard's Horses.

A Total or* I 1,94*0 Obtained for Eleven Head— $5,050
for Strldeaway.

There was a large number of horsemen present in the pad-
dock at Monmouth Park when Col. 8. D. Bruce sold at
auction the horses in training and the yearlings belonging to
Mrs. George* L. Lorillard. The bidding was spirited and
the prices obtained remarkably good. Following is a sum-
mary:

HORSES IK TRAINING.

Strideawiy, ch c, fosled 1S84, by Glenmore —

Spioaway, by Leamington. R. Tucker $5,050

Tourmaline, ch f. foaled 1885, by Sensation —

Ocean Queen, by Ptince Charlie. H Lewis 950

Ugly Duckling, b c, foaled 18S6. by Sensation —

Peggy Dawdle, by Sauuterer D. Macoun., 275

Chesnut colt, foaled 1S85, by 8ensation —

Idalia. by Glenelg. E. Lewis 1,300

Fiesen, ch f, foaled 1836, by Sensation — Fiona by

Waverly. Excelsior Stable 600

Seadrift, b c. foaled 1886, by Sensation — Ocean Queen,

by Prince Charlie. L. Martin 1,400

Total ;$9,575

Average, six head, $1,575.83.

YEARLINGS.

Bay filly, by Sensation — Memento, by Virgil.

W. O. Scully 500

Chestnut fillv, bv Sensation — Heather, by Bread albane.

W. O. Scully 250

Bay filly, by Sensation — Ferida, by Glenele.

JoboDaly 850

Bav fillv, by Sensation — Stiletto, by War Dance.

W. Clark 275

Bay filly, by Sensation— Ocean Queen, by Prince

Charlie. W. O. Scully 450

Total $2,325

Grand Total $11,900

Average, five head, $465.

Thoroughbred Sires.

The Kentucky Live Stock Record has compiled the follow-
ing table of thoroughbred winning sires, whose get have won
from $5,000 upwards from January I to July 14, 1838. The
compiler notes it as a strange fact that of the largest win-
ners of the stallions named only three have no cross of the
Lexington blood — Defense, Exile and Pampero. Egmont,
Favor, Gallifet, Oregon, Ten Penny, Terra Cotta, Macbeth
II. and Princess Bowling have a double cross of Lexington,
while Calieute and Geraldine have a triple cross of this
blood. Mr. Bruce has for years contended that the Lexing-
ton cross is the best in America. Hindoo's winnings have
been cut short by the unfortunate accident to Hanover:
Sire and Largest Winner. Amt. Won. Total.

Billet— Sir Dixon. 328,f80 365.315 00

Longfellow— The Bard 20,140 68.840 00

Norfolk— Emperor of Norfolk 36.610 36,610 00

Glenels— Los Angeles 9,840 31,025 00

Eolus— Eurus 7.567 26,479 50

King Ban -French Paik 14.S.HI 25,800 00

Enquirer— Egmont 7,168 25.013 rt)

Falsetto— Gallifet 8.150 2V70 00

Springbok— Huntress 7,^25 20,370 00

Rayon d'Or— Defense 7,720 20,216 00

Onondaga— Oregon 9,860 17,320 ("0

Lute Blackburn— Proc, Knott 5,130 16,390 00

The Ill-Used— Lady Margaret 5,9*5 16,765 00

Ti rgil — Anrania 7,320 16.327 0D

Pat Malloy— Faver 9.120 14,170 00

Kirjg Alfons— Bessie June 3,730 H.0V0 00

Ten Broeck— Ten Penny • S.770 13.590 00

Sensaiion -Favordale colt 6.5&0 1 2,»75 00

Mortemer— Exile 3,625 12.V00 0j

Harry O'Fallon-Terra Cotta 9,324 11,569 00

Macduff— Macbeth H 10,370 10,370 00

Leonatus— Liberty 9,920 10,360 00

Spendtbrist— Defaulter - 2,245 9,865 00

Grinstead— Geraldine 2,000 9,f20 00

Tom Ochiltreo— Little Barefeet 3,315 t\760 0u

Prince Charlie -Princess Bowling 8,*60 8,650 00

Great Tom— Swift 4,610 8,060 €0

King Ernest— Pampero 1,800 7,080 00

Hindoo-Buddhist 5,070 F, 580 00

Rutherford -Caliente 5,560 6,510 00

Bramble— Orderly 1,950 6,070 00

Kvrle Daly— Trade Mark 1,835 6,942 50

Chilicothe— Dad 4,470 6,370 00

Total ...$674,310 00

Sale of CoL Younger's Shorthorns-

We noticed the sale of Col. Younger'scattleafew days after
the sale, but as it was impossible in so short a time to obtain
full information as to the exact prices realized and names of
purchasers, to-day, through the courtesy of Messrs Killip &
Co., we present below the full list:

Duke of Kirklevington S.N. Slraube 500

30th, " S. N. Straube 500

34tb, ■• M. Lynne 155

35th, « D. J. Murphy 300

36th, » A. BlomguiBt 130

37tn, " M. Lvnne 165

38th, (l C. F. How'land 200

39th, " Andrew Mover 155

40tb, " Jeff Baily 175

41st, '■ M.Williams 105

4Gth, «■ Elmer Rea 50

Bed Dolly 8th Geo. P. Bull 150

" *14th S.N. Straube 500

" « 20th S.N. Straube 120

" 23d S.N. Straube 500

" 25th : D. J. Murphy 200

" " 30th S. N. Straube 200

Bonnie Bell 4th John Tully 75

Louan and calf 5th Geo. P. Bull 105

Rose and calf 6th S. N. Straube 200

10th, Rose ^ S. N. Straube 50

22d « D. J. Murphy 200

23d •■ S. N. Straube 110

24th •' S.N. Straube 300

2Gth " Geo. P. Bull 100

29th " 8. N. Straube 200

Oxford Rose 4th 8. N. Stranbe 500

Total Amount Younger Sale $6,395

Twenty-seven head average $236.50.

Since Susie S. finished at Buffalo in 2:18, there is an im-
pression that Manzanita's foor-ypnr old record 2:26, is in
danger. It was feared that her great display of speed, 2:20,
last week might have served to retard her, but the contrary
scorns to have been the fact.

1883

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CATTLE

The Cattle Exhibit at Petaluma-

The Petaluma Fair has always been noted for the
extraordinary tine display made each year in the line of
fine bred horned stock of all breeds. The twenty-second
annual exhibition of the Sonoma and Marin Agricul-
tural Association peing held this week at Petaluma, in
this particular is no exception to the general rule. This
year in the line of fine stock there are shown a number
of the finest herds of imported and domestic bred cattle
on the coast. To those interested in this line of stock,
the exhibition is one of great practical interest.

In the parade of stock Wednesday and Friday morn-
ing, aside from a display of horses of all classes which
strung out over a mile, was a long line of sleek, fat
and fine looking cattle, numbering well up in the hun-
dreds. The famous herd of Holsteins owned by H.White
of Lakeville was the principal feature of the stock exhib-
it. This herd, twenty-eight in number, is the finest Hol-
stein herd in America. All of the cattle are registered
and of the best breeding. The herd is headed by the
full-blooded imported ball Oro Blanco. The handsome
appearance of this beautiful herd with their beautiful
black bodies, with white belly and legs attracts universal
favorable comment. In the herd are several fine full-
blooded milch cows with large full bags. Also several
two-year old and yearling bulls who show the points of
their sire and are fine clean limbed animals. The calls
and heifers are handsome and valuable pieces of flesh.
The Catate Ranch, by Wilfred Page, have their large
and full blooded herd of short-horns entered. The herd
is headed bv three year old imported bull Mugwump by
Kirklington Caral, dam Belle Medero. Mugwump is
followed by the two-year-old bulls Protector, by Cherry
Prince, dam Mazarka Caroline, and Rogue bv Cherry
Prince, dam Rhoda. The one-year-old bulls are Hold-
fast by Sonania Chief, Belt, The Parson, Cheeseit, and
Princess by Cherry Prince, Blood and Cluli by
Catchpenny, and Sonoma Bank and Sanberry by .Sono-
ma 2nd The following full blood bull calls are also en-
tered: Gilt Edge, by Royal Duke; Pickrill, by Sonoma
Chief, and To-morrow by Royal Duke. The three year
old rows are Maria, Belle Medico, Henerietta Page,
Belle Strawberry and Peerless Rose. Two year old cows,
Christmas Eve,*Enregmta. Heifers, Belle of the Oaks,
Gold Xut, Zuluka; and calves, Maunela and Sweetmilk.
Geo. Bennent &. Son, of San Mateo, are up with then-
herd of Ayrsh ires consisting of ten head. This herd of
Ayrshires "is well known to stock raisers throughout the
coast. The animals are in splendid condition and form
one of the principal features of the department. The
stock raised by Bennent & Son have so often carried
away the first prizes that they are familiar to all persons
interested in this particular breed. The Ayrshires have
been shown to be a most valuable breed as milk pro-
ducers, and naturally Bennent and Son's entry attracts
particular attention irom stock men.

J. R. Rose of Lakeville, fails tins year to put in an
appearance with his large herd of Devans.

Robert Crane has a fine yearling Durham bull, Hop-
kins and Durham aged cow Nymph, also grade cow Swan,
as representatives of his stock upon the grounds.

E. Steiger of Sonoma, in addition to his usual entries

The entries in the sheep and swine department were
not as large as they should have been, but still a very
good exhibition is made.

Robeit Crane is one of the principal exhibitors, with a
fine lot of Southdowns, including ram, three ewes, three
ram lambs and three ewe lambs. The animals are heavy
in fleece, and their wool shows a spendid texture and
quality.

R. H. Crane also has a number of pens filled with
Southdowns, which appear to be good representatives of
the breed.

S. Zimmerman exhibits in the swine department a
heavy weight sow.

R. H. Crane, has entered in this department a China-
Poland boar, a sow and six pigs.

The Poultry exhibit is very good, and embraces a
number of large exhibits.

J. V. Hill has several coops of bantams, brown leg-
horns, cochins, light brahmas, and brown leghorn
chickens entered.

A. J. Christie makes large exhibit of Pekin and Rouen
chicks.

John Lorenger has several coops filled with game
chickens including red games, duck-wing games and
black game chickens.

R. H. Crane has entered light Brahma chickens and
chicks, bantams and bantam chicks and several Toulouse
geese.

0. Elmore makes an exhibit of six coops game chick-
ens including, black breasted games, duck- wings and
brown reds.

J. Blackburn exhibits Wyandot's and Plvmouth Rock
chicks and chickens. In the last three departments
[ thereseemsto bebutlittlecompetition this year, although
the exhibit is still far from being a poor one. These
l branches of farm industry- should not be neglected. In
the vicinity of Petaluma are large and fine droves of
sheep, also a number of stys of fine bred swine, which
should be represented in the annual exhibitions of the
district.

Oakland Fair— The Cattle Make a Good
Showing-,

The

The excellent quality of the cattle which represent agri-.

cultural district numter 1, comprising the counties of

Alameda, Contra Costa and San irancisco, waa the subject

' i of much favorable comment this week. The Durhams of

with then* ■ _ , _ , eJL*

Messrs. .rage and YouDger were the picture of good beef

makers. Air. Pages' bull, Mugwump, calved Oct. 22, 18S4,
was a very fine specimen, a magnificent cheat and
quarters to match, color ail that could be desired, a deep
rich brown. A calf, "Sweetmilk" by this bull is a perfect
beauty nnd speaks well for the care and attention the brothers
Page have given to producing the highest class of stock.
Tbeir cow Maita is the belie of the show. She was sired by
Kirkelevington Prince.

Mr. Edward YouDger made a good choice when he chose
Third Kirkelevington, a four-year-old boll of the Kirkeleving-
ton breed. His points were onexceptionable, and any man
ought to be proud of having such an animal at the head of
his herd. This bull beat the cop winner of the Royal
[Society's Show in the sweepstakes class, England, last

immensely add to his appearance as a show animal,
want of it does not lessen his value in oar eyes.

Two bolls Janeaa 3797, H. F. H. B., and Huachnca 3713,
are excellent samples of the Holstein. The tirst is by
Yonge Gelbrig 8043, by Usurper 3636. The latter was
sired by the Prince of Haarlem. Two yearlings sired by
Usurper are also shown. They are both very promising
animals. Also a five months calf by Oro Blanco and a six
months one by the Prince of Haarlem.

At many agricultural shows this principal of showing so
many of ihe one strain of blood— sire, dam, yearling and
calf, gives the observer and buyer a most excellent oppor-
tunity of judging of the all round merits of the stock on
exhibition.

Mr. Frank H. Borke made a display in this class which
does the utmost credit to his good jadgment, skill and taste.
We have no doubt, from a careful examination of this
gentleman's exhibit, that the best strains of Holstein cattle
are well adapted for breeding purposes in California.

At great expense, by giving much time and taking much
trouble, Mr. Borke succeeded in obtaining by a visit to
Holland, the best strains in mill* and butter, such as Twists,
Netherlands, Aaggie6 and Menlos. In a conversation with
Mr. Borke we regretted to learn th*t his many business
engagements compel him to give np breeding Holstein cattle
on soch a large scale as in the past. He means to sell a
large number at Reno Fair, and as the slock exhibited at
Oakland Fair is also to be exhibited at Sacramento, buyers
are sure of Eeeing some of his selected animals before they
are taken to Reno. It is a rare chance, as it is seldom ihtt
so valuable a herd is broken up. Forty calves of the best
strains, and many other animals at present on his ranch will
be also taken north for sale.

Mr. Burke's bull Sedro, 316S, H. H. B., calved May 28,
1SS4, is a perfect picture — jnst what the head of a herd
should be. Large, foil, square, broad and finely formed.
Rich golden skin and tine coat, give a finish to his appear-
ance which will attract the attention of the most unobserv-
ant. Their particolarly line coats and pretty markings, to-
gether with their excellent condition made Mr. Burke's one
of the most interesting exhibits of cattle at the fair.

Sedro was bred by E. M. Washburn, Mass., a noted breed-
er of Holsteins; sire and dam were both imported. His dam
Imported Antie Laao, was noted for giving much and very
rich milk. His weight is 2,300. The cows, Thissa and
Koverlje, are very attractive animals; the markings of the
latter are particularly fine; she is good at all points. Thissa
took the Ohio and Illinois calf prizes against a large number
of competitors; she has every attribute of a first-rate milker,
and we hear that she has a very large record in Holland.

"We have now noticed all the exhibitors of cattle at the
Oakland Fair. We had the pleasure of personally convers-
ing with most of them, their courtesy in describing to us the
pedigree of their various aniuals was extreme, as the cards
had not been put np on our visit, We shall soon have more
to Bay about them and their thoroughbreds, but space is lim-
ited during Fair Weeks.

has threefine specimens of full-blooded Holsteins enter- I year. He is by Duke of Kirk ekving ton, bred by Mr. Alex-
ed. The bulls Diamond Dick and Jessie James are 1 ander, Kentucky

fine

plendid specimens of their race, and have numerous
ine young animals scattered over Sonoma Valley which
sustain their reputations as good breeders. The Holstein
cow, Alvina, is a perfect specimen, with splendid record
as a milker. They also enter a handsome grade cow,
Constance.

John Lynch exhibits a herd of Durhams which show
good breeding and careful attention. The bulls, .Sonoma
Chief and Little Pat, Jr., are handsome, clean built
animals. The calves. Buttercup, Prince and Cherry
Richardson, are Durhams in every point.

Hall Brothera'herd of the favorite Jerseys are as hand-
some a lot of cattle as can be seen anywhere. These
clean limbed little animals, with their graceful build,
soft eyes and handsome coats, always earn the anmira-
tion of the fairer sex. As representatives of the stock,
Messrs Hall have entered their full-blooded bull, Wild-
wood, and the cows Gazelle, Pansy and Wild wood.

J. R. Jewell has one member of his Shorthorn Dur-
ham nerd entered. The animal is the full blooded reg-
istered four-year-old bull, Duke. This animal has been
used by Mr. Jewell upon his large dairy ranch in bring-
ing up the grade of his dairy stock. He is a fine
specimen of his class and has shown splendid qualities
as a breeder.

Toe herd of nine Jerseys owned and entered by T. L.
McGee, is one of the finest on the coast and embraces
several well-known registered bulls and cows, besides a
number of promising heifers and yearling bulls. This
herd is among the principal features of the stock depart-
ment.

R. H. Crane has entered a fine Durham bull, Breadle-
bane, and aged cow, Maud. Both animals are fine
formed and show good points.

J. Lynch has four fine-looking graded shorthorns en-
tered. * They are Lady Jane, Flora, Lillie and Mabel.
These animals clearly demonstrate the benefits of judic-
ious breeding from good bulls in raising the standard of
grade cattle. They are healthy looking animals, good
milkers, and in every way valuable animals for dairy
and domestic use, as well as heavy in weight as beef
catties.

W. Page enters Belle Medico as a fat cow. She is a full-
blood short-horn and as tine an animal as ever seen on
exhibition. D. S. Dickson's Jersey bull Poet is a fine
bred animal and a good specimen of the Jerseys.

A. L. Gueme's Holstein herd is headed by full-blooded
registered bull Jesse James and the cow.- Aloma and
Agnes. Mr. Guerne takes a pardonable pride in these
splendid Holsteins. They are as fine as can be found in
any part of the country.

Besides the herds ennumerated there are a number of
. entrees embracing all breeds and grades, the animals be-
ing owned principally in the vicinity of Petaluma.

The stock department has always been a principal
feature of the Petaluma Fair and the Association is noted
.. throughout the Mate for the excellence of this depart-
ment. The stock department this year has been worth
1 a close investigation by cattle breeders.

Our Breeds of Live-Stock.

His ball. 5th Kirkelevington was a first prize animal at
j the State Fair, Sacramento, last year; broad chested, finely
ribbed, deeply flanked and of good color, he was a most
noticeable faature in Mr. Younger's most creditable exhibit.
| Both gentlemen are well represented. Their cows and year-
: lings all have special points worthy of mention, and speak
I well for the future of the Durhams in Agricultural District

: No. j.

In the Ayreshire class, Messrs. George Bement and Son,

i Contra Costa County, have a most creditable display — these

| gentlemen purpose removing their stock to The Briant Ranch

daring the course of next month.

Lord Faxon is such a bull as every lover of stock would

i wish to see on a California ranch. He was calved Oct. 21,

j 1885, and bred by Mr. Bement. Archie, his sire, was im-

] ported by Mr. Peter Cootes from Canada; this bull is by

I Adonis, by Scarborough Chief; bis dam was Lady Faxon,

sire and dam both imported from Scotland. Hotspur is a

splendid young bull by Archie also, calved May 2, 1887.

In the Jersey class Mr. Thomas Ward, of 1458 Linden
Street, San Francisco, teaches us all what can be done within
the limits of a city. In a comparatively small yard he bas bred
a number of very beautiiul and excellent cattle. No
judges coald pass him by without special notice; as a whole,
all his animals are above the average. Here ia a gentleman
without ranch or grazing ground earnestly endeavoring to
support himself and a large motherless family by rearing
thoroughbred stock in a back yard; it is an idea of what can
be done, and that will be done by many a California n when
he is fully initiated into the fall importance of buyiDg noth-
ing but the best, even though he has not many animals to
start with. Mr. Ward's bull, Billy Balaton 365, Cal. B., by
William, is an exceptionally large and perfect Jersey; his
head and neck are well proportioned, his body finely devel-
; op6d, round and shapely. A pretty calf by this bull is worthy
of careful observation. This calf is the image of its mother,
j Lady Maudj a cow of excellent parts, pure fawn color, and
with an elder large and well-shaped. She bas all therequue-
1 ments of a Brat-class milker, and her record is over two
pounds of butter per day, and four gallons of milk. Mr.
I Ward has at present an order for "four of his best for Calis-
toga." They are all good.

Mr. John Brannan is the only other exhibitor in this class.
: His cow, Dolly of Marin 1000, Cal. R., was purchased
[ by him from tbe well-known Cameron herd, Tulare Coanty.
She was sired by Santiago, dam Daisy of Marin. Head and
! c^lor good, the latter a light fawn. She U an excellent
' milker.

Holsteins— In this class of beautiful and oseful animals,

: Messrs. J. H. White and Frank Borke vie with each other,

! and a close contest will no doubt be the result. Our examin-

; ation of the stock at Oakland Fair having been undertaken

i on Monday, 8(»roe cattle were not seen at the best advantage.

: They will no doubt be ready for a final view before we go to

i press, at which time we hope to have the prize list at hand.

Mr. J. H. Whites Holstein bull, Oro Blanco, was sired in

Europe by the splendid and well known thoroughbred Pieter,

his mother OotoDg was in calf when imported into America.

He ie three vears old and weighs 21 cwt. He iB well shaped

For some time past, a list of American pedigree registers
has appeared in revised and complete form in the Breeder't
Gazette. It appears that of the herds of cattle which hav-
been imported into this country, which are at all known as
"improved," the Keiry and Black Welsh alone are missing.
In the list as published, there are seventeen different regis-
ters for penierees of cattle. Jerseys and Holsteins are each rep-
resented by three registers; there aTe, therefore, no less than
thirteen distinct breeds represent) d, viz: — Aberdeen — Angus,
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Devon. Dutch Belted, Galloway,
Guernsey, Hereford, Holstein — Fritsian, Jersey, Red Polled,
Short-horn and Sussex.

The number of registers for swine is fourteen, but here
again we have duplications of herd books for one breed.
There are five records for Poland-China swine. Chester
"White breeders are represented by two records. The num-
ber of breeds of swine as repsesented by the registers is
therefore nine, viz: — Berkshire, Cheshire, Chester White,
Duroc-Jersey, Essex, Gothland, Poland-China, Small York-
shire and Victoria.

Sheep are registered as "Mutton breeds," six; and "Fine
wool?," fourteen; inasmuch however as "these merino regis-
ter associations are scattered over different parts of the coun-
try, and as most of them are of comparatively local import-
ance, some being established in the interests of "merino"
sheep and others in behalf of what might be called their sub-
varieties;" we have been countingthem as snch; the following
seven distinct breeds of sheep are represented in the registers,
viz: — Cotswold, Leicester, LidcoId, Oxford Down, Shrop-
shire, Southdown and Merino.

We have here altogether twenty-Dine improved breeds of
live-stock; a most creditable record, and one which bids fair
to become an enormous and successful industry. — Breeder's
Gazette.

The Aberdeen-Angus PoUe-

In a talk with Mr. FriBbie, of Shasta Coanty, some time
since, he told the writer that he thought very highly of the
Aberdeen-Angus stock, but let one of our readers obtain a
welt-bred, well-shaped Aberdeen-Angus bull, and try the
effect of crossing on well bred Shorthorns. In the hands of
English fermers this has proved a most remunerative pro-
ceeding, and for feeding purposes cannot be excelled. There
are farmers who make a practice of carrying on this system
ot breeding, and who obtain from $125 to $200 each for their
steers, from eighteen to twenty months old. The polled
Angus and the cross aie a very hardy race, doing well on
pastures which afford but a bare liviDg to other breeds.
They are excellent breeders and experience but little difficulty
in calving. In the British batcher's eyes their "remarkable
weighing qualities, smallness of bone, and lightness of offal1'
giv.- ih*m a high recommendation.

For shipping purposes their hornlesaness gives them
especial advantages, and in the fields young horses and oth< r
stock are safe from injury. We have little doubt bat that a
fair trial of this breed and" its cross with the Shorthorn would
give most remunerative profitB to our western stockmen.
■»

Governor Waterman bas appointed Dr. H. Latham, of Oak-
land, a member of the District Board of Agriculture for Dis-
trict No. I, vice A. B. SpreckelB, resigned.

The famous cattle trail between Texas and the North will
soon be wiped out. It was 600 miles loDg and one mile widr-
and when the original Borvey of Colorado was ma

.ndpo8stMwguortbeef.malrin8qti.mies. He bas. splendid strip was left for the nse of the cattlemen. The railr
frame and the addition of 3 cwt. more to his weight wonld | h.ye now rendered .t neelees.

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Hurrah for Tips.

Victor at Chico, Jack in the big race at Rochester,
'•Rational Horseshoeing" in Australia, point to the ulti-
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of the race at Chico when Victor brought discomfiture in
the ranks of Wallace G , and a correspondent writes
that ''Jack wore the Simpson shouldered tip and the
result three to four seconds more speed," and that the
tips were put ou after his race in Buffalo. The ' 'Rational
system," as explained in the article copied from the
MeXbourm 8j/ort#mant is exactly that described in Tips
and Toeweights, excepting that the Charlier knife and
rasp is used to prepare the foot. Jointly with R.
Hoppe a machine was invented which would be an im-
provement on the Charlier method of preparing the foot,
provided one part of it can be perfected, and we have a
good deal of confidence that one drawback will be over-
come when there is time for further experiments. The
machine will enable a person to prepare the foot better
than can be done by hand without the most careful man-
ipulation, and anyone who has some practice in handling
horBes feet and can drive a nail can do a good job of
shoeing.

When Budd Doble was at our place last winter,
accompanying Mr. Shultz, both took a great deal of
interest in the tip question. We explained, Budd
listened, Mr. Shultz made some remarks, but the great
driver was silent. We felt sure that his opinion was
favorable, nevertheless, and now the adoption of them
on Jack is proof that our surmise was correct. In the
letter alluded to, our correspondent writes: "After his
Buffalo race Budd was satisfied that the hor?e was at the
limit of his speed unless he could devise some new scheme
to lengthen and quicken his stride."

The State Fair.

The grandest fair, when viewed from all points, is now
close at hand. The actual opening is on Monday next,
the commencement of the most exciting portion of the
programme next Thursday . On that day the trotting will
be inaugurated, the next day racing, and on Saturday
the Grand Stallion Stake. Were there time at present it
would not be necessary to go into a detailed description
of the racing and trotting, as there is an absolute cer-
tainity of good sport every day, but it will not be out of
place to offer some remarks anent the second meeting of
Guy Wilkes, Stambonl and Wooduut.

While the race of last Monday was unsatisfactory in
some of its features, it was on the whole well worth wit-
nessing. Three beats in 2: IS, 2:17, 2:19£, are not often
seen in a race confined to stallions, and that there should
be a dropping back to the comparatively slow time of
2:24, 2:25, is easily accounted for. It is more than prob-
able that the winner could have trotted faster, although
so short a time had elapsed since he was taken cut of the
stud, that it was impossible he could be in good condition
He was so close to Srarobcul in the second and third
heats that the time could be credited to him as well a3
the winner of the heats, and from start to finish of each
he was fighting for every inch. Stamboul was not in as
good condition as Guy. In his work the day preceding
the race he foamed wherever a strap touched, and
though profuse perspiration is not considered a mark of
want of condition in this country, when the exudation is
of a character to make a sticky lather, it is certainly a
token of not being in "order." Then he had struck his
pastern so hard and so often that there was a raw place
the size of a dollar, and the blows were so heavy as to
wound it anew through the boot. This was instrumental
in causing him to break, but also had a tendency to
increase the fatigue. Woodnut, notwithstanding his
races at Santa Rosa and Petaluma, was apparently in
the same boat as his competitors. While he made a good
showing in the first heat, he certainly "tired" in the
last. There has been a good deal of talk in relation to
him, or rather not s. few criticisms on the way he was
managed.

It was manifestly advantageous to Mr. Holly to let
the others fight for the if-.ats, when the pace was so fast
as that in the second and third heats. The fourth heat
was slow from the last half mile being so, but then he
had laid so far away in the first part that it could not be
overcome, and then again the driver might not have
realized how slow it was.

The fifth heat he had a guage, and knowing that 2:24
was the mark there was a distinct line to guide him.
But his horso broke from the strain to keep up with the
leaders, and in our opinion he seemed fagged when he
resumed the trot, and out of his power to make a pace
commensurate with the requirements. Laying aside
all feeling which an owner of a stallion might have for
the "glory" of winning, and placing the motives from
the standpoint of profit alone and there was every in-
ducement to him. A few dollars invested after the fourth
heat would have insured "barrels" of coin on the result
of his winning. He could not expect as favorable a
chance again. All Lombard Street to a copeck, that in
the stallion races to be trotted hereafter, such a double
gilt, golden opportunity will not occur, and the owner of
Woodnut is too shrewd a man to overlook that phase of
the question. Prior agreement might be a bar, but
what grounds are there for the assumption that such a
contract was made r

We7 are not apologizing for the shortcomings of last
Monday. There were combinations of circumstances
which are not likely to be presented again, and we
have no hesitancy in prophesying a great race in the
"Grand " A race that will well repay a longer journey
than from this section if it were the lone attraction of
the week, but when the programme is consulted,
other contests will be found equally aitracive.
On the opening day, Thursday, the Occidental Stake for
three-year-olds with at least three which have made
the first payment, and then such an array of trotters,
pacers and runners that we republish the entire lis) :

Fibst Day— Thubsday, SEPrKUBEH 5th.

No 1— Occident stake closed in lyjo with forty entries— fourth pay-
ment due August 7tb,

No. 2— Trotting— Purse, S1,2C0; ?:2'J clasB,

W. F. Srolth'B blk g Thapsin hy Berlin, dam Lady Hubbard.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b f Gertrude Russell by Electioneer, dam
Dame Winnie I y Planet.

H. W. Seale's b g Alfred S. by Elmo, dam Noi* Marsh; 11 by Union.

San Mateo Stock Farm's ch m Mamie Comet by Nutwood, dam
by Sportsman.

L>, J. Rofle's b h Alcazar by Sultan, dam Mitim-hnba.

J. H. Kelly's br g Valentine by rVrral Clay, dnm Que»n.

James A. Duetln's b g Giib Wilkes by Mambtino uilkes. dnm by
Bonner.

No. 3— Pacing Purse. $C00; •2:-'Q dies.

A. Tle<jen'n blk g Ontario by Crown Point dam unknown.

J.L. McCord's blk g Ned Witisiow by Tom Bunion, dam by Duve
Hill, Jr.

C. B. Hoppin'a Yolo Maid.

PJeaaanton Stock Farm's ch f Gold Leaf by Sidney, dam Fern Leaf,

Hemet Stable's b m Ella Wood h> A. W. Richmond, dr.m Cricbtou'*
rirat, byOricbton.

F. Segulu's b g LIU In Doc by Jack Bawkina, dam unknown.

B. 0. Alrhart's b g Sau Diego by Victor, dam Thoroughbred.
James- A. Duetto'* u in Cricket, by Stotnwa? .

No. i

Second Day— Friday, September 7th.
-Running— The Introduction Stake for two-year-olds; $25 J

entrance: $10 forfeit ; $250 added: of which £50 to second; third to save
stake. Winner of any two-year-old race this year to carry three
pounds; of two oi more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile,

W. M. Murry's b c Almont by Three Cheers, dam yuestioD.

Theo Winter's ch c The Cz.ar of Norfolk by Norfolk, dam Marion.

G. TV. Trahern's b g G. W. by Ryrle Daly, dam by Thad Stevens.

Theo Winter's b c Barbam by Norfolk, dam Slater of Lottery.

Tbeo Winter's ch c Don Jose by Joe Hooker, dam Countees /eika.

John Reavy & Co.'s bf Beisie Shannon by Shannon, clam Betty
Bishop.

T. Bally'= ch c Little Phil by LeioBter, dam Lillte H.

F. Depositors b c Duke Spencer by Duke of Norfolk, dam Lou
SpeDcer.

L. U. Shippee's b f Libertifiibbet by Bullion, dam Flibbertigibbet. I

L D. Shippee's b f Glencola by imported Glengarry, dam Marcola. |

Raucho del Paso's br g Lncknow by Longfield, dam Sweetb.ier.

Rincbo del Paso's b g Reward ' y Jim Brown, dam Trophy.

RanchQ del Paso's ch g Rosebud by Jim Brown, dam Rosemary.

H. U . Thornton's ch c Joe Hogo by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R.

C. Farnum's b h Young Prince by imported Young Prince, dam
Mercedes.

Thomas G. Jones' b g Jack Pot by Joe Fooker.dani Lugena,

W, L. Appleby' br or 11 f Fu niiy by John A , d m|E la Do ne.

Thomas H. Williams' b f Lady Helen by Norfolk dam Jessie R.

Los Angeles StableV ch g1 Naicho B. by Wanderer, dam Flower]
Girl.

No j— The California Breeder's stake for foals of 1&85, one and one
quar'er miles.

Geo Hearst's br f Gorgo, imp, by Isonomv, dam imp Flirt, bv The
Hermit.

Palo Alto Stock Form's b c Petl, by Monday, dam Precious, by
Lever.

James Garland's ch f Snowdrop, by Joe Hooker, dam Laura Winston.

W. M. Murry's b c Surinam by Joe Hooker, dam Ada C.

W, M. Murry's ch c Peregrine, by Jumbo or Joe Hooker, dam Irene
Harding.

H. L. Samuel's b c Ed McGinnis, by Grinstead, dam Jennie G.

Laurelwood Stable's ch f Carmen, by ffildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

Laurelwood Stal It's b s Eyrie D, by Kjrle Daly, dam Maggie S.

C. Dorsey's b c Pai tb*an, by imp. Partisan, dam Mamie, by Speotre.

Matt Storn'a ch c Theodore Vt inters, by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie C,
by Spectre.

L. H, Todbnuter's br c King Idle, by Wildidle, dam Augusta E.

No. 6- Running -The Capital City stake— A sweepstake for tbree-
year-nlds and over, in which only non-winners in any event this year
will be tligll Is to start. Winners of any race entered herein may be
withdrawn without incurring & forfeit. Entrance $50. h f with SiOO
added, of which $100 to second; third o sav<* stake. Une mile and
one-eigblb .

James Woodbnrn's ch h J. M B. OtVyimp. Kelpie, dam by Joe
Daniels.

Andy Wakeman's ch m Etta W |4). by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster,

G. W. Trahern's br m Haidee, (5) by King Alfonso, dam Inverness.

B. Cocknll'B b m Daisy D., by Wheatly, dam Black Maria.

M. J. Walter's b s Al Farrow, (3) by Conner, dam Delia Walker.

Mrs. S. B, Wolfskin's b m Heliotrope (M, by Joe Hooker, dam
Tolone.

F. P. Lowell's b c Leon t2\ by Leinster, dam Ada A, by Asteroid.
M. S. Bryant's ch s Moses E, B. (3), by Leinster, dam Aunt Jane.
L. A, Blasingame's b s Hermes (n.i by Bayswater, dam Herclaide.
Palo Alto Stock Farm's b c imp, Brutus [Si, by Macgregor, dam imp.

Teardrop, by Scottish Chief.

Rancho del Paso's br f Tincture (3i, by Virgil, dam Extract.

B. C. Holly's cb f Nancy (3\ by Jim RrowD. dam Nannie Hubbard .

B. C. Holly's ch c Mart Gibson (3), by Joe Hooker, dam Jennie
Gibson.

B. C. Holly's b g Sunday [4). by Ironclad, dam Nellie Shannon.

W- F. Davis' b s Jack Brady (4), by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes,

Thos. G. Jones' ch g Kildare (3t, by Imp. KyTle, dam Mistake.

Thos. G. Jones' b g Applause (4i, by Three Cheers, dam Alice N.

W. L. Appleby's ch f Not Idle (4), by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

Los Angtles stable's blk g Del (3), by Falsetto, dam Mattie Severn

Wm. Boots' ch m Nerva (^) by Bob Wooding, dam Lizzie Marshall.

Wm. Boots' br g Valido (5). hy Bob Wooding, dam Brown Maria.

Wm. Boots' br g Nabeau [3), by Nathan Coombs, dam Beauty.

Wm. Boo*b' blk g Ledon i3). by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy

Wm. Boots' b g Ninco 181; I y Bob Wooding, dsm Mel lie H.

No. 7- Running— Frfe purse, j;50, of which S30 to second; for all
ages. Winners of any race t b i -- year to carry Sve pounds; maidens, if
three years old, allowed five pounds; if four years old or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

A. Wakeman's ch m EHa {4). by Joe Honker, dam by Foster.

G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglas <6), by Leinster. darn Lillle
Simpson.

L. A Blasinggamt's b s Hermes (5). by Bayswater, dam Herclaede.
Oak Gr^ve Stable'B cti s Canny Scot (3) by Leinster, dam Tibbie
Dunbar.

B. C Holly's br c Sid (S), by imp. Sidariha, dam Vestelia.
Wm. Boots" b or br g Ledor (4) by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

Third Day— Saturday, Sept. Sth.

Nc. 8— Trotting— Two-year-old trotting stake, closed March 15, with
sixteen nomination? . Third payment payable August 10

No. 9— Grand stallion stake. Final payments made on William Cor-
bitt's b s Guy Wilkes by George ^ ilkes, dam Lady Dunn; B. C. HolK's
ch s Woodnut by Nutwood, dam Addie by Hambletnntan Chief; L. J,
Rose's b s Slnmboul by Sultan, dam Fleetwing.

No. 10— Trotting Purse ?1, 000; 2:311 class.

G. W. Woodward's b m Rosie Mc. by Aler. Button, dam Rosedale.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b g Express by Electioneer, dam Esther by
Express.

O. A. HickoVs b s Elector by Electioneer, dam Lady Babcock.

Houser & Soule's br s Ida Ha by Nephew, dam by McCracken's Black-
hawk.

J. A Goldsmith's b g Ben Ali by George M. Patcbeu, Jr., dam thor-
oughbred.

R. Havey's cb s Bonanza by Arthur! on. dam Sister by John Nelson.

L. J. Rose's b g Dubec by Sultan, dam Lady Dey.

Charles Davis' blk g [7) Franklin by General Ren", dam unknown.

G. A- Doherly's br s Victor by Echo, dam by Woodbuin.

J. A. Dustin's b g Judge by

A Busy Week-

When a score or more years younger it was not \ great
hardship to stretch the working hours far beyond the
usual limit without feeling a bit the worse. Dividing
the twenty-four guagi? so that more than two-thirds of I
it. cjnld be given to unusual avocttions was not an in- 1
frequent occureuce; but now one-third for refreshmeul I
and repose is uot sufficient for so hearty a feeder audi
sound a sleeper is we have the good fortune to be.

In attendance at the Golden Gate Fair with so many I
friends to meet who had uot been s,jen for some time, I
with the talk on ever so many interesting topics, and I
taking notes of the races occupied the afternoons. The I
mornings had 1o be given to the horses, and ihi? only
time for writing the few hours between dinner and bed-
time. When breakfast rime comes at 0 a. m , "early to
bed" is imperative, so that there is a short allotment.
Therefore a good deal which was on the tt't-s tie- board for
this week has been laid over until the next issue.

Sale of Trotting Stock — W. H Wilpon, Abdallah Park, I
CynthianH, Ky., sold on August 18th to X. W, CulbertsoD, I ,
Covingtnn, Ky., bay fielding Danville by Messenger Chief I
1S2.">; first dnm by \Vm. Welch 341; second dsm by Ericsson I
130.

On Monday, September 3, Mr. Wm. Eiston will sell twenty I
of the two and three year old hordes now in triirjing at I
Sheepshead Bay.

Mr Elmer Rep, of G.lroy, has sold to Mr. vY. E. Brides,
of this city, the five-year-old black cull Plutarch, sired by
Rea's Nutwood, dam by George Moore Jr., a runDiDg horse.
The pr oe was $2 000. Plutarch troited a full mile in 2:3*24
on the morning of the sale.

1888

tweeter and J»pcrrtswan\

148

COKKESPOSTDENCE.

GOLD LEAF— The Champion Pacer.

Drab Sir:— In yoor issaes of August 11th and 25th, pages
85 and 119 of the Breeder and Spoktsma>% you speak of the
pacer Gold Leaf in such a manner as to lead a reader to be-
lieve that Mr. Valensin still owns the filly. He bred and
raised her, but she is now (and has been ever since its incep-
tion), the proper y of the Pleasacton Stock Farm Co.

You may be a little liable to get mixed from the name0, as
Mr. V. calls his place The Valen&in Stock Farm of Plea=-
anton.

I know no error wa3 intended, but jufct call your attention
to the fact bo as to give credit where it is due. Mr. McDow-
ell is driving for this company, and if there is aDy credit in
bringing a three-year-old to the front and downing records,
he and the manager of this company should get it and not
Air. Valentin. Most respectfully yours,

.). E. Nea'l, Clerk P. S. F. Co.

Pleasanton, Cal., Aug. 26th, 1838.

A curious error has been going the rounds of the press in
regard to the ownership of the wonderful three-year-old
pacer, Gold Leaf. We, too, staled that she belonged to G.
ValeEsin, while in fact though bred by him, she is owned by
his neighbor, Jndge Salisbury. Both the great stock-farms
of Ple«santon may feel proud of the performance of the
chestnut mare, for she again set the mark for pacing three-
vear-olds, as she made a m:le in 2:19 l-o. In another column
will be found a complete report of her victory of this week.

The Petaluma Pools-

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman: — Will you be so kind as
lo correct the statement made in your article anent the pool-
selling privileges at the State Fair to the effect that "The
Petaluma society awarded its privileges to Whitehead & Co.,
and when Mr. Killip offered figures he was informed that the
contract had been awarded to Whitehead. This satisfied Mr.
Killip, and no more was said." Last year Messrs. KiL'ip &
<3o. did not make a bid for the Petaluma pool privileges,
though requested to do so. This year Messrs. Killip & Co.
did make a bid, but were out-bid by "Whitehead & Co.

August 27, 1S8S. Wilfred Page.

The Los Angeles Course.

Editor Breeder a>*d Sportsman:— At your suggestion
and to place all controversy at an end, we have had this day
Messrs. Hansen and Sclano, the mOat reliable and prominent
engineers and surveyors in this vicinity, to re-survey our
race course. Later they will furnish a report in detail.
Originally the measurement is correct, one mile. The rail
or pole has been set a little out, makiug the mile 3 ft. from
the rail, 2 and 30 100 ft. long or>bout 28 inches over one
mile. From the wire lo the first quarter is 1320A- feet (set-
tling that point); the second quarter is 1323 1-10 feet longf
or 3 1-10 feet longer; the third quarter is 1319 feet, or 1 foot
short; the last quarter is 1320 and 70- 100 feet long, or S
inches over length, so that ail points excepting the one-half
are about as accurate as the eye. In regard to the Laura
Gardner time, I have looked up some facts. First the
starters flag fell, and the time flag fell after the horses had
travelled 70 feet, which was correct in order to give the
proper lime stationed as he was. Five gemlemen are posi-
tive that the time fUg dropped at the proper time. As the
distance is correct, you are safe in assuring your patrons that
the time' made by Laura Garrner, 2:07+, is correct; she had
full 113 Its. up. I have heard some comments touching the
accident occuring to Palo Alto's mare Manzanita. Two eye-
witnesses assure me that during some early morning exercise
she was diiven too close to the damp track; she balled up
and blipped, wrenching her sn close tnat sh^ pulled up lame.
No irregularities in the track affected her or any othei horse
here. Our track, our horses, our climate and our people are
fast, a combination hard to beat. Respectfully,

E. A. DeCamp.

Los A>*G£L£S, Cal., August 22, 1S8S.

From Chico Fair-

,

Editor Breeder and Sportsman':— The great surprise of
the meeting was the defeat of Wallace G. and a good field of
horses uy the countryman and his horse Victor. He appears j
on the track with no shoes, tips forward, no check, with
kicking strap, -hitched to a little sulky, looking like a small
country milk cart. The driver, and owner, Mr. Dougherty,
appears in hiss<at dressed in a soldier's suit, everybody
laughing and "guying"' him. In getting away for the first
heat he is the last to get '-off." He trots around them all and
wins the heat in 2.25, the reins in one hand, one foot out of
the ttirrup, dangling between the shaft, his soldier cap set-
ting over on one side of his hfad. Everybody rushed for the
box. Wallace G. is btiJl a big favorite. Old gentleman, a
granger, is standing at the box taking the $5 in $b'0 on Vic-
tor. Away they go for the second heat, everybody sitting in
great suspense and quiet. Here they come at last, thunder-
ing down the stretch. A shout goes up, Victor in the lead.
Finish of the heat, Victor in the lead. Another rush for the
box. Victor a big favorite. Off they go for the third heat.
The drivers of the different horses on their mettle, off with a
tremecdocs rush of speed, take the pole from the little horse
Victor, g-tting him in a pocket. He quietly moves along
until swinging in the stretch. There is an opening, which
he darts through and wins the heat and race, showing him-
self a general and a soldier, and the performance withal was
a grand one, the thirmomefr-r being 112 in the shade. The
time for the respective beets is as follows: First heat, 2.25;
second. 2.25; ihir-S 2.26. Respectfullv, J. M. Killip.

Chico, Bulte Co.. Cal., Aug. 23. 1888.

Our Kentucky Correspondent.

Editor Breeder a sd Sportsman: — Some time since, Mr.
B. G. Bruce, editor of that excellent paper and authority on
equine matters, The Lwe-Stock Record. Tl rough his paper
advocated a new system of employing jockeys, and FUggestid
a moderate fee for first call, and a fee for eacia mount as
betttr than paying bh extravagant and unearned salary,

setting forth that the jockeys are to-day the autocrats of the
turf, and despotic dictators to proprietors of hordes and
stables, and that something should be devised and acted
upon, to relieve the almost powerless horseman of the im-
position, and at ;he same time divest the autocrats of their
assumed authority. Such a step should be taken by the
Turf Congress, which has of late years accomplished a great
deal for the good of racing, consequently of breeding, as the
one could not ex:st without the other.

Now, another matter that might be very easily remedied
which causes lit tfmes much complaint from the public, who
really support racing by attendance and by supposing the
bookiee, is the running of horses under stable ownership.
What*number cf ordinary attendants out of fifty know who
are the real owneis of the stables? Men complain who do
not keep themselves posted, that they are sometimes led to
back horses realty owned by bookmakers, and by others
whom they have lost confidence in, by not knowing who
were the owners by the insigDiticant proprietorship desig-
nated, as such and such 'Stable's" horse. Conj plaints and
dissatisfaction tend to weaken attendance, and moreover,
"the liberal public" endures much that is wholly wrong; and
is entitled to more consideration. I think with Mr. Brace's
new rule, should also be another requiring each horse to I
start under the real owner's name. And yet another evil
which is of late years beginning to tell on racing is the
Timers Stand. More than it has ever done of injury is
now being executed. The rivahy of associations in prepar-
ing tracks with a view to making best time,, is seriously mis-
leading horsemen, who like to run w liere iheir horses get
the best records, as that to some extent, enhances their
value. Now.it is patent to everyone that tracks are not in the
best condition for horses to run over when they are at their
fastest, for tbe firmer the track the faster the speed, and
firm tracks cause nearly all the break-downs. "So much the
better for the breeders," sajs one; but not so, men after a
time will tire of paying thousands per head for hoises when
break-down becomes — as it is fast approaching — the rule, in-
stead of the exceptton. It is not necessary to look back but '
a few years, to the days of mighty cquin eheroes who were
so, from the fact they ran all distances, and continued to do
so to the age at which some of our best are grandsires, sent
to the stud at three and four years old, when they should be
in their early racing prime.

If it is due or partly due to our timing system, then let
us follow John Bull and raise the timers stand. Of course
it is competition in the race that sets the killing pace; Out it
is the condition of the tracks that impress more horses than
pace or distance. This will some time or other be acted
upon, and the only apparent remedy is to abolish timing.
The sooner, the better. Since writing you my last, in
which I mentioned Mr. J. B. Farris' three-year-old Adam
Pence, the horse started at Harrodsburg, Ky., in a three in
rive trot, and won the third heat in 2:36, losing the race,
however, by an accident in the fourth heat. Mr. F. lefused
$3,000 for him, and thinks the horse has never yet apDroxi-
mated his best in public. The few horses io training (run-
ners) in this vicinity have done nothing in the last week on
accouLt of rain, which to a great extent has injured the
most abundant corn crop ever produced here. Thousands
of barrels are on the ground, and will decay before time to
put away. But we will have the finest growth of blue grass
for fa'l and winter that has been seen in years. And with
good winter grass and corn to wa3te, cattle will be better
kept and ready for market earlier next spring than usual;
and many a small hog will feel the slaughter knife that might
have lived another year had crops been light. Mr. J. W.
Guest has gone to Saratoga to bring home with him Heron
and turn out for the remainder of this season. Heron has
been "off" for some time, and did not start for the Jr. Cham-
pion, which stake Mr. Guest had at one time felt certain was
within his grasp. Luke Blackbnrne's winnings foot up to
within the neighborhood of forty thousand, and if Proctor
Knott takes in the Fntarity, as he is now very likely to, Luke
will scotch the laurels of Long ellow and of Billet by a lead
of twenty or more thousand won by his progeny.

L. M. Lasley.

Stanford, Ky., August 22, 1SS8.

Answers to ^^respondents.

QT.eatiOD3 answered only through these columns. No replies by
n:ail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters received without the writer'n name cannot receive attention .

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sports ji an.

Los Angeles Track.
In addition to the communication from Mr. DeCamp,
published in this number, we are in receipt from. Messrs.
Hanson and Solana, surveyera of Los Angeles, of a dia-
gram and measurements of *he Los Angeles track. The
survey was made August 22d, each furlong marked. As
the eighths do not figure, in the cace of Stamboul there
is no necessary for copying time; the quarter 13 six inches
over 1,320 feet, the half mile 3.60 feet long, three-quar-
ters 1.60 feet long, and the whole circuit two feet six.
inches more than the mile, measured as the rule directs
three feet from the inside fence. This settles the ques-
tion in regard to fi actions as well as the full distance,
and though fractional parts of the mile are not fully
trustworthy, those given in the Stamboul -Arab race are
worthy of as much credit as others.

4. C. Davis, Pelalnma, Cal.

I had the pleasure of seeing one of your valuable papers,
the Breeder and Sportsman;, and in noting its pages I see
that yon are recognized as an authority for the breeding of
stock. I would like to make some inquiry of a horse that
was stud in Sacramento some years ago by the name of
Norwood, he by Kysdyk's Hambletonian. I have a fine geld-
ing that is represented to be from Norwood, and it is claimed
by snme that he is from Nutwood as he looks so much like
him, his dam is an impoited mare, Sancitt from Kentucky.
She was owned by Crittes &; Hoffman, of Yolo Co., Cal. I
would like to krow of you if there was a mare by the name
of Norwood, and of any note in the trotting sire; and if
you would be kind enough to give me some little histoiy
of tbe same it would confer a great favor to me.

Inquirer.

Please answer the following question through the colums
of your paper. "If an association gave a purse of §500, with
five to enter and three to start, len per cent, entrance with
the conditions. Reserve the right to hold the entries and
start the race with a less number and deduct a proportional
amount of the puree." They start it with four entries.
"What amount of money is the association entitled to take out
of the purse?

Names Claimed.

Tbe American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.:

Aug. 11th— By order of the Ohio Valley Agricultural Society, Ports-
mouth, Ohio.

B. 3. Rice, Catlettsburg, Ky , and Billy Wilkes.

Joe Garvey, Cleveland, O., and Telegram.

H. Hajruiair, Greenfield, O., and b g Spectator.

H. Hagmair. Greenfield, 0-, and Major O.

J. W. Smith, Greenfield, O., and b c Daylight.

J. J. Hammond, Wheeling, W. Va , and bib g Harry C. Midnight.

J. Shannon, Ashlind, Ky., ami b h Mark Stevenson, pacer.
Aue. 17th— By order of the Keokuk District Fair Association, Keokuk,
Iowa.

Walter Little, Denmark, Iowa, and ch h Col. P.

Thos. Barnes, Lyons. Iowa, and blk g Walter Wilkes.

Thos. Barnes, Lyons, Iowa, and b m Orphia.

Thos. Barnes, Lyons, Iowa, and blk m Star Ella.

A. L. Edwards, Edina, Mo., and b g New Hope.

J. M. Bullard, Mt. Hamill, Iowa and b h Judge M.

J. R. Perry, Maquokeia, Iowa, and b h Ben F innegan, runner.

E. E Howard, Denver, Col., and b m My Maud,

E. M. Bobbins, Carthage, Ills., and b h Combination.
Aug. 20th— By order of the Illinois Valley Fair Association, Griggs-
ville, m.

Ed. Lewis, Qnincy, 111., and br h Brown Wilkes.

Ed. Lewis, Qnincy, 111., and gr m Ellington Queen.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

T. M. Smith, St. Josejh, Mo., and b m Mary Lyons, suspended by
order of the member at Garden City, Kansas.

J. W. Donathan. San Joae, Cat., and b m Maggie E-, and ch m Mag-
dallab, suspended by order of tbe member at Los Angtles, Cal.

J. R. Sieineb, Secretary,
Detroit. Mich., August 20, 1888.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz.:

A . Wood, Pleasant Kidge, O., and dr n Daisy Wool, pacer, suspended
by order of the member at Lima, O.

Wm. Brannagan, Mt. Vernon. O , suspended by order of the member
at Erie. Penn.

Ed. Wells, Princeton, 111., and b b Fugleman, suspended by order
of tbe member at Peoria, 111., through error.

James Longshore. Belton, Mo , and gr g Patsey Clinker, pacer, sus-
pended, by order of the member at Columbus, Ind.

W. T. Downing, Decatur. 111., and ch g S. Montgomery, suspended
by order of the memb< r at Peoria, 111.

W. H. Cook, Glenwood, Ind.. and — — Dick C, pacer, and

Glenwood Prince, suspenued by order of the member at Paris, 111.

Frank Cruni. Avoca, Iowa, and bm Baby Mine, suspended by order
ot tbe member at Denison, Iowa. ■*

H . D. Morrison, and

C. Chamberlain, Onawa, Iowa, and — m Ona *a Maid, suspended by
order of the member at Carroll, Iowa.

-Adams £ Hamilton, Rochester, Minn , and gr g Boneparte, sus-
pended by Tder of the member at Rochester. Minn.

Prairie Siock Farm, Solomon. Kas., and b f Morning Star, suspended
by order of member a! Salina, Kas.. throngti error.

"Hemingway & Hawkins. Kansas City, Mo., and br b Sarcenetta,
suspended by order of the member at Denison, Iowa.

J. H. Steinbb, Secretary.
Deieoit, Mich., August 20, 18e8.

Bi Martin Carter, Irvinyton, Alameda Co., Cal.

Long Branch, for bay colt, star and snip, left hind ankle
white, by Antevoln; dam Zolo, by Steinway, grand dam
Fannie llahone.

I also claim to have the closest related oolt to those three
*reat stallions that trotted last Monday and won, by Guy
Wilkes. He is by Guy Wilkes, record 2:15}, out of Lidn W,
pacing record 256, and half-sister to Woodnnt, record -ZiW},
her darn by George M. falohen, Jr., record '2:17, half-brother
to Grandaur of SranibonL record 2:15, both being by George
M. Patchen, record 223$.

E. Newland, Oakland.

Antonita, lor a bay filly, one white hind loot. Foaled
Jane 2, 18SS, by Antevolo from Lnr'.ine, she by Bell Alt*,
granddam by Langford; the Langford mare's dam by Bel-
mont.

The following persona and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance, and other causes, viz.:
By order of tbe Mattoon Driving P.-rk, Mattoon, Illinois.

f\ G. Pyle, Du Quoin, Ills , and ch h M. C. Jr., pacer.

0. G. Pyle, Du Quoin, Ills., and br h Lax ton.
Wm. Meeker, La Salle, Ills., and b g Maiim. pacer.

Win. Meeker, La Salle, Ills., and b g Cole Younger, runner.

Wm. A, Beard, Mcl>ab, Ills., and b h Tenderfoot, runner.

Davis & Moore, Anderson, Ind., and b Q American Boy Jr., pacer.

G. W. Einser, Terre Haute, Ind., and rn g Wilmot

W, P. Swaim & Son, Btllmorr, Ind., and b m Vnm Vafu.

W. P. Swaim & Son, Beilniore, Ind., aud b g Fred S., pacer.

W. P Swaim & Son, Beilmore, and ch b Chestnut Wilkes.

Hackleman & Homer, Lincolnvile, Ind., and gr g Harry C.. pacer.

A. Edwards, Fincasile, Ind , and bh Lebanon Dick, pacer.

Jus. M. Smith, Frederick, Md., and ch g Sifter, pacer.

P. Dore Hennepin, lib?., and CoraD., pacer.

J. J> Lylc, Pittsbnrg, Pa., and b g DirkThrtmas, pacer.
Jackson & Burt, Terre Haute, Ind„ and blk g J. J., p^cer.
Tim McHenry, Lawrenceborg, Ind., and b h Richball, pacer,
G. E. Roach & E.L. Traynor, McLean. Ilia., and b m Becky Sharpe.
G. E. Roach & E. L. Tiaynor McLeaD. Ilia., and ch m Minnie Tray-
nor.

G. E. Boacb i: E. L. Tnr. nor, McLean, tils., and gr m Nettie Hill.

H. Cobb, Assumption, Ills., and du m Flora 0.

R Elliot, Pana, Ills,, and ch h Bontei .

J. F. Duncan, Moweaqna, 111*., aud gr h Reg&Ifa.

1. J. Richardson. Lndiuuap'lls, Iud,, and br g Hiram Miller.
Fred Biattner, Jr.. Paris, Illlnoi-", and ch g Mack.

Fred Blattner, Jr., Paris, Illinois, and rJamiletonian Messen-
ger.

Fred Blattner, Jr.. Paris, Illinois, and Libbie L, runner.

Fred Blattner, Jr., Pari*, Illinois, and Rosaline, runcei.

Howard * Scouern, St. Lauis. Mo.. an<l b g Judge Cady. runner.
Roseberry Bro.-.., P-iris, Ills., and- -Spinner, runner.

John Allen, and ■

Sam Allen. Hagerslowo. Ind , and cb g Tom Wise, runner.

Lambert, Sbawneetown, 111., and ch m Irene, rnnner.

T. G. Burgess. Pittsburg. Pa., «ud gr m Omano.

Hutchinson & Richardson, Vedersburg, Ind., aud b h Way mark.

J. P. Hinds. Salem, Ind , and Lee W., pacer.

J. H. SrEiSBJt, Secretary.
Detroit, Mich. August Ctb. 1«8*.

Tbe following persona and horses are suspeuded for uou-paytuent

of entrance, and other causes, vi / :

July 0th 1888— By or.ler of the Grand Rapids Horsemen'* Association,
Grand Rtpide, Mich.
C D. Hodge", Grand Uaplde. Mich., and ch g "Chester D.'-
**m. Van Pulien, Holland, Micb..and blk g "Dr. Van. "
J E. Rilev. Kansas City. Mo., and h g "Hury McGregor."
J . E. hi ley. Kansas CHy, Mo., and b g "Charlie Upton."

August 6tb, 1888- By order of ibe saline Central A. fc M Fair Asiocla-
tlon, Marshall, Mo.
J H. Smith, 3'. Louis. Mo., and ru g "Oliver. "

August 11th. 16S8— By Order of the Shelbyville Horse F*ir Association.
Shelbyville, Ula.
Wm. A. Be*rd, McLean. Ills., and b b ' Tenderfoot" ItiDuer.
Roaeberry Bros, Pari". Ills, and b b "Spinner-" runner. |
T. Alexander. El Pasn. UU.. *nd ru m 'Little bile " tgunnfji i
O B. Dolao. Spring V.lley. Ills., an i b g "C le Ymiuner" iruriDT
E B Cbamnea". Alexandria. Ind., an-1 gr m "tMm C" .runner
J W Oder. UildiOtb. Ills . anil br b "Georg- S" (runner,
j' W Oder, Hildrelh. 111*., aDd b m "Mary I"' nrnnoer."
J Barton. Mwon City. Ills., an<l "English" (runner I
H A Sujlib, Uuon CMy, III*, and "Loagbrocck" imnnerj
H. T. BUIr. Can. on. Ill- , and blk m ' G-orgle Blair."
H T.Blair C-nton, Il'.f, and b g "Frl»nJ«lilp."

144

'Qht ffrvztfax autl jfyar&matx.

Sept .1

Thomas Wilson, Pleasant Plains, and b n "Joe Eastman."

T. G, Burgess, Columbus, Ind., and b m "Durana."

C. G. Pjle, Bu Quoin, Ills , and br g "Laiton "

C. G. Pyle, Da Quoin, Ills., ind ch m "M 0. Jr." ipacer.)

M. B. Rowes, Frederick, Md., and b m "Lady Stevens.'' (formerly

"Alice Paxton."
Geo. McDrea, ITew Holland, Ohio, and ch e "Walter."
J, M. Smitb, Woodsboro, Md., and ch h "Circulator."
Jas. M Smith, Woodsboro, Md.. and ch g "31fter" (pacer.)
Tim McHeury, Lawrenceburg, Ind., and b g "Richball Jr." (pacer.)
Davis k Moore, Anderson. Ind., and b h "American Boy Jr." ipacer.*
Wm. Meeker, La "Salle, Ills., and b g "Maxim" (pacer.)
J. D. Lyle, Columbus, Ind,, and b g ' "Dick Thomas (pacer.)
Chae Fitch, Hennepin, Ills., and ch m "Cora D" (pacer.)
Hackleman & Connor, Lincolnville, Ind., and «r g "Harry C."

(pacer.) i. H. Sieiseb, Secretary.

Drrnoir, August 19tb, 186B.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz:

August 3d, 1888. By order of tba Dunkirk Trotting Association. Dun"
kirk, Indiana.

John posgrove, IndlanapoliB, Ind,, and ch g Yellow Jacket, runner,

John CoSgrove, Indianapolis, Ind., and b in Lucy Boggs,

Wm. Howard, Montpeiier, Ind., und blk h Ku Klux.

Alcnzo BrinkJy, Winchester, Ind.. and Bob Lincoln, runner.

A. B. Smith, Greenville, Ohio, and b g James Blaine.
August 8th, 1:88.— By order of the Highland, Ross £ Fayette oountiee,
Agl. Society, Greenfield, Ohio.

F. Smith, Napoleon, Ohio, and blk g Viley.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz:

Edgohill Stock Farm, Georgetown, Ky., and gr h Gen'l Wilkes, bus-
pended by order of the member at Saginnw, Michigan.

J M. Day's, Columbus, J.nd., and ch m Clatonla suspended by order
of the member at Colniuhus, Ind,

(Note)- J. M. Davie still remains suspended

with Leenard Jay,

A. W. Ecsley, Columbus, Ind., and gr h Van Ensley suspended by
order of the member at ColuinDus Indiana.

J. L. Kradley, Indianapolis, Ind., and b g Erviu suspended by order of
the member at North Vernon, Indiana.

CD, A. Greever, Kansas City, Mo.. and Lady Stillman, Maro-

brino Prince, pacer, and Fred W, pacer, suspended by order of the

member at Grand Rapids, Mich.

C. C. Ilgenfritz.Sedalia. Mo., and blk g Willie F, suspended by order
of the meiubej at Kansas Ciiv, Me.

Duke ft Carpenter, Findlay, Ohio, aud blk h Black Dan. suspended by
order of the member at Fostorie. Ohio.

T. H. Stetnbb, Secretary.

Detroit. Mich., August 11,1888.

The Helena (Montana) Races.

We clip from the North Pacific Rural Spirit the following
acoount of recent racing at Helena.

Helena, Mont., Aug. 20. — Three running raceB and a
trotting race made up the programme. The results were as
follows :

First race, running, purse $200, two furlongs. J. P. Sut-
ton's Jim Miller (Missoula), won; J. W, Kuifong's Weazel
(Butte) second; H. R. Baker's Sundav (Helena) third; time,
0:22 J.

Second race, running, purse §300, six furlongs. Whitmore
BroB.' Laura JJ. (Portland, Or.), won; R. E. Bybee's Saperba
(Portland, Or.), second; W. H. Babb's Diavola (Eoho, Or.),
third, time, 1:16£.

Third race, running, purse $200, 600 yards. H. R. Baker's
Sunday (Helena), won;S. N. Leduc's Red Elm (Sun Riper),
second; W. H. Babb's Bogus (Echo, Or.), third; time, 0:30$.
The time recorded is the best on the record, beating it four
seconds. The drum was sounded for the start several sec-
onds ahead of the dropping of the nag and the time was
taken from the flag. The jndges decided that, owing to the
peculiar circumstances, no time would ba taken, but the race
would be considered as run.

Fourth Race, trotting; purse $500, 2:32 class.

C. G. Brads haw's Col. Bradshaw 1 1 1

Alfred Gonzalez's Junior 2 4 2

Wesley Walters'Leona 3 2 8

F. Fancbor's Piince 4 3 d

Time 2:26, 2:28$, 2:22J.

Aug. 21. — There were four events, resulting as follows:

First race, Helena Stakes, trotting, for two-year-olds, 2 in
3; $50 each, $100 added; $300 more if 2:50 is beaten— Mar-
cus Daly's Hatcie D. (Butte) won, C. B. Jeffries' Tempest
Belmont (Bolte) distanced; time, 2:40. There were thirteen
entries but only two starters.

Second Race, running; one mile, purse ^SOO— Matlock
Bros.' Repetta (Pendletou, Or.) won, W. H. Babb's Duffy
Winters (Echo, Or.) second, R. H. Baker's Vice Regent
(Helena) third, Ike Moorhoade's Darnel B. (Butte) fourth;
time, 1:44. Repetta was the favorite.

Third Race, running; Derby Stakes for three-year-olds, H
miles— Ike Moorhouse's Nevada (Butte) won, Whitmore
Bros. Coloma (Portland) second, W. H. Babb's Oregon (Echo
Or.) third, time 2:39}. Coloma sold 8rst choice. Bettors
lost heavily. D. R. Wells' Humboldt, an Oregon horBe, was
scratched.

Fourth Race— Trotting; 3:00 class; pursegSOO.

Bam Scott'a Fantasia [Deer Lodge) 2 2 1 1 1 1

Chas. Fickett's D. W. K. (Los Angeles, Cal.) 2 12 2 2 2

S O. Eming's Dennis Ryan (Salt Lake) 18 3 3 3 8

Wesley "Walters 'vCarrie C. (Baker City) 44 4 4 i 4

Time. 2:3lj, 2:3IJ, 2:313, 2:29. 2:29, 2:34.

Lee Chaner's Murray (San Francisco), Breech & Fisher's
Little Dica (Helena), were scratched.

The third heat was declared off, the judges declaring that
D. W, K.'s driver made no effort to win.

August 22d — The events resulted as follows:

First Rice— Montana Stake*. Trotting ; for three-year- old b ; S5Q each
1200 added; 930U more if 2:36 Is beaten.

Juanita 1 i

Lord Byron 2 3

Lady Maxim d]8

Time, 2:;6, 2:24j.

Mantua, Archbishop, Frisco, Iltou, Maud Singleton and
Idaho were drawn.

Second Raoe — Pioneer Stakes. Ronning. Six furlongs;
for two-year olds; $50 each, $500 added— Bybeee Jr. 'a Jubi-
lee (Portland) won, R. E Bybee's Broadchurch (Portland)
second, Whitmore Bros.' Pat Cnrran (Portland) third, W. B.
Babb'B Arthur H. {Echo, Or ) fourth. Time, 1:18.

Jubilee was badly cut on the h g by one of the other horses
during the race.

Third Race, rnuning; hal'-mile heats, 2 in 3.

W. H. Babb's Borup, E"ho. Or 1 j

L. W. Leduc's Red Elm. s*lt L»ke '.'.'.' 2 3

Whitmore Bros.' Laura D,. Port laud 0 2

R. U. Baker'f; Sunday. Helena ..."" 3 0

Slitter & UeSarop'a Sorrel John, Idaho ."". (? u

Time for both bealfl, 0:48-tbe best on record. Bogus wo* a hot
favoiite.

Fourth Race, trotting; 3 in 5. 2:27 class; purBe $1,000.

Marcus Duty's Senator, Anaconda, Mont 1 1 1

A. C, BreckwMh a Ollie, Evonton, Wyo 2 2 2

D J. Arnold's John F , Hthna 3 3 6

Charles ITlcketl'q Contractor, Los Angeles 1 4 4

W, H. Raymond's Carrie Belle, Montana 5 5 3

C. G. Bnvlflhhw'R Col. BradHuaw, Bntto " G 6 6

A. C. Brey'6 Kitty Ham, Portland -. . . 7 0 0

Time, 2:26), 2:24$, 2:26.

IdaD , 8. S. andJCottoowood Chief, Montana hones, were
drawn, as was Kitty Ham after she bad demolisned her sulky
in the first heat.

Deck Wright 1b twenty years old and is probaly the fasteBt
trotter of his age in the world to-day.

Petaluma Pair.
Completed from Last Week.

The attendance for Friday the fourth day of the Petaluma
Fair, gave the Association the largest receipts ever had.
Weather warm; track in fine condition and fast.

The sport began with a running race, a dash of one mile,
and had as starters Kildare, Fusilade's Last and Nancy which
was won by Kildare; time, 1:45}.

The great three-year-old trot followed, which bad been
anxiously looked forward to, by all horsemen because of the
wonderful performances in the work of Grandee, Direct and
Memo. Unfortunately Memo jumped on his quarter a few
dayB before and had to be drawn. In the pool Grandee
brought $50 to $25 for Direct, and thousands of dollars were
invested.

On the first attempt they got the word and went away very
fast, but ou the torn Direct made a bad break and fell behind
ten lengths at the quarter. In the straight, ud the back-
stretch, he made another break, and was twenty lengths in
the rear at the half. Grandee came on and won the heat
handily by a length. Direct, after his break on the back-
Btretch, got to the half-mile pole trotting square and fast,
coming from there home in 1:073, the last quaiter in 0:32i,
and was only beaten out by Grandee a length in 2:26.

For the second heat the pools 6till sold as before, two to
one on Grandee, as that wonderful hurst of speed shown by
Direct in the laBt half of the first heat gave his backers great
confidence, with the proviso that he kept his feet. On the
sixth attempt they got the word, and Grandee, with whirl-
wind speed, went around the turn and reached the quarter
in 36 seconds, live lengths ahead of Direct, who was now
uuder full headway and trotting very fast.

Up the backstretch Direct somewhat closed up the gap,
and at the half in 1:13, was ouly two lengths behind. They
both swung into the stretch closs together, trotting Btrong
and true.

From the 150 yard pole both Goldsmith aud McDowell
drew their whips, and, using every art known to the profes-
sion, endeavored to land their horses at the wire first, if only
by an eyelash.

At the draw-gate Grandee made a bobble, but only made
one single bound in tbe air and landed trotting, and still
under the whip came on and won the heat and the race by
two lengths in the fast time of 2:23.V.

Grandee is the property of W. W. Corbitt of San Mateo,
and was bred and raised by him. He is by Le Grande, ont
of Norma by Arthurton, second dam Narmahal by Black
bird. He is a beautiful bay gelding, about 151 hands high

SUMMARY.
W. W. Corbit's b g Grandee by La Grande, dam Norma,

Goldsmith 1 1

Pleasanton Stock Farm's blk s Direct by Director, dam Kr hora,

McDowell 2 2

Time 2:26. 2:23*.

The nest race had only two starters for the four-year-old
stakes, Ella and Mortimer, for which in the pools Ella was a
most decided favorite.

She won the first and second heats as she pleased, the
second heat very nearly distancing Mortimer.

Third Heat — Ella again led Mortimer to the*quarter by
two lengths, which she increased to Eour at the hatf. Morti-
mer came in fast on the last turn and out trotted the mare on
the stretch and carried her to a break near the wire. Morti-
ter first, Ella second.

Fourth Heat — Ella broke on the first turn and fell back a
length, but caught up quickly and passed the stallion at the
quarter:pole and increased her lead by a dozen lengths to
the wire.

SUMMARY.
Palo Alto'B b f Ella by Electioneer, dam Lady Ellen . . Marvin 112:
W. Page's bs Mortimer by Electioneer, dt.m Marti.. Hickok 2 2 1:
Time, 2:36, 2:29, 2:3*3. 2:35.

The fourth race, for district Btallions, brought out Capri
Whalebone and Echo Royal. The bell tapped on the first
attempt, and a good start was made. Capri led from the
poBt to the finish. Echo Royal came in second, with Whale-
bone third. Time, 2:56*.

Second Heat — Capri again led for the mile by a couple of
lengths, ^nd won the heat in 2:49, with Echo Royal second
and Whalebone third.

Third Heat — Caprifwent away in the lead to the half ruile,
when Eoho Royal passed him and won the heat in 2:50$,
Capri second and Whalebone third.

Fouith Heat— Capri and Echo Royal disputed for the lead
throughout, and came down the Btretch neck and neck. At
the drawgate Eoho broke and Capri led to within twenty
yards of the wire, when be broke, and they both came under
the wire neck and neck for a dead heat. Whalebone was
last. Time, 2:49*.

Elcho Royal won the fifth heat in 2:49, Capri second and
Whalebone last. The race wsb then postponed until 1 o'clook,
Saturday.

The fifth race of the day was for the district two-year-olds,
with Thos, Smith's George Washington, and A. J. Zane'B
Captor. Captor was the favorite iu the pool-box, and won in
two straight heats. Time, 3-001, 2:52§.

SUMMARY.

A. J. Zand's g c Captor ] 1

Thoa. Smith's be George Washington 2 2

Time, 3:00$. 2:62J.

Saturday, the fifth day, was much cooler, with a large
crowd on hand. First on the programme was the unfinished
race for district stallions of the day before. The bell was
tapped for a good start cm the first attempt. At the first
turn the bay stallion broke and fell back three lengths.
Capri trotted fast to the quarter and increased his lead to
four lengths. The race now became a procession, and Capri
came under the wire first in a jog, winner of the heat and
race, Echo Royal a dozen lengths behind. Time, 2:54*.

SUMMARY.

Spccfnl nurse for district stallions, mile beats, 3 in 5.

Capri, owner 1 1 2 n 2 1

Fcbo R'lyal, owner 2 2 l 0 1 2

Whalebone, owner. 3 3 S 11 ro

Time, 2 :SGA-2:l0-2:5Oi— *J;4»i — 1M L

Next came the Petaluma Derby, one and a half miles,
with B. G. Holly's brown colt Sid, by imported Sidnrthii,
dam Estella, and Wm. Boot's black gelding Index, by Tlmd
Stevens, dam Gipsy. Sid cut out the miming to the first
quarter, where Carrillo brought Index up and wepatrcame
past the stand the first time side by side. Both horses
were running easy under :i pull. Imt Iud< x was only playing
with his rival and came away on the backstretch and
Opened a gap of five lengths. As thfy swung into the
stretch the last time Sid came fast and moved up within a
length of the black horse, but could not quite reach him,
aud Index caught the judges' eye first.

SDMMARY.

Tbo PetAluiua Darby, one and a half miles, for all agBB,

Index, blk c, by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy Corrill* 1

Bid, br c, by 8idartba,dam Eetella Rose 2

Time, 2:43ft.

The third race was for the district 2:37 class of trotters-
Five horses came out to try conclusions. They were; J. H-
White's Heruani, by Electioneer, dam by Paul's Abdallah
James Corcoran's Frank O'NieL dam Flight; B. C. Holly's
Economy, by Echo, dam Lady Berkey; G. Pacheco's Roena,
by Echo, dam a thoroughbred, and G. W. Gardners Burton,
by Xaubuc, dam unknown.

SUMMARY.
Trotting— 2:30 class; for District horses.

B. C. HollyV) Economy Ill

James Corcoran'e Frank O'Neil . a 2 3

J. H. White's Hernani 3 3 2

G. Pacheco's Roena dis

C. \Y. Gardner's Burton dis

Time, 2:30J, 2:33J, 2:31£.
SUMMARY.

The fourth and la3t race was a special for trotters made up
on the night previous. There were three starters: Mattie P.r
Flora B. and Don Marvin.

Special trot. Mile heats 3 in 6.

Mattie, b m Mitzner 3 111

Flora B,,bm owner 12 2 3

Don Marvin, b e Smith 2 3 3 2

Time, 2-;8,2;31i. 2:31, 2:36.

Chico Fair-

The Ninth Annual Fair of Agricultural District No. 3, com-
menced at Chico, August 21st. The attendance was the
largest of any proceeding Fair of the district. The first race
on the programme for first day was trotting for two-year-old
colts, which was won by Annip, in straight heats. Time —
3:00 and 3:01.

The second race was trotting for the three-minute class,
which was won by Blockade. Time— 2:33, 2:36 and 2:42.

The third race, a special one, was postponed after one
heat was trotted. This was won by Jim L, in 2:22.

i'he second day was ushered in with crowds of people on
the streets and at the pavilion and track. The day was very
pleasant. At the pavilion additions of fruits, canned and
jellied, were made.

The races began at 1 o'clock sharp, with the unfinished
race of yesterday between the following horses: Jim L, Eros,
Argent and Sunflower. The first and third beats were won
by Jim L in 2:32 and 2:30; tbe second, fourth and fifth by
Sunflower in 2:2b, 2:30 and 2:31.

Thj second was a trotting race for three-year-olds, mile
heats, best three in five, for a purse of $300. The entries
were Langmont, Strathway, Stranger and W W. The first
and second heats were won by W W, 2:02£ and 2:47, Lang-
mont distanced. The third, fourth and fifth heats were won>
by Strathway, time 2:47. 2:45, 2:49, W W distanced.

Number three was a trot for the 2:40 class, best three in
five, for a purse of S500, with the following entries: Block-
ade, Lohengrin, Daisy Maxwell, Bird and Millboy. Lohen-
grin won in three straight heats, time 2:35. 2:36, 2:37, Mill-
boy distanced.

The third day of the fair was a repetition of the success of
the day before. The crowd was greater than ever.

The first race this afternoon was a running half-mile and
repeat for a purse of S150. The entries were: San^Luis
Obispo, Nettie Moak, Three Cheers, Adonis, J. M. B.* and
Sage Bush. J. M. K. won both heats in 0:49 and 0:49.

Fhe second race, pacing, was for a purse of $500. The
entries were Almont, Patience, Pocahontas, Elwood and
Bracelet. Elwood won in 2:23, 2:25 and 2:27.

The crowd in town was on the fourth day greater than any
day proceeding, and considerable excitement was centered in
the trotting race. The entries were for the 2:27 class, mile-
heats, beBt3in5, for a purse of $600: Wallace G, Jim L,
Artist, Hahn, Victor, Haz 1 Kirke, Eros and Ed. "Victor won
in three straight heats. Time, 2:25. 2,25 and 2:26.

The last day of tbe Third District Fair was successfully
clnsed on August 25. The attendance did not abate in the
least, and the crowd during the week was tbe largest ever in
Chico.

The races were very good. The first was a trotting for a
purse of $500 for the 2:30 class, mile heats, hes-t 3 in five.
The entries were: Don Thomas, Argent, Sunflower, and
Emma Temple. Don Thomas won the race in straight heats.
Time, 2:28, 2:27 and2:2S. In the running race for a purse
of $400, mile heats, best 3 in 5, the entries were: Peregrine,
Adonis; JMR and Noremac. Peregrine won in 2:00, 1:5$,.
1:59. In the trotting race for four-year-olds and under for a
purse of $400, mile heats, best 3 in 5, tbe entries were Pearl
and Altena. The latter won in 2:10, 2:42, 2:39.

Lot Slocum at the Helena, Montana Meeting, August 24th
last, won the first, third and fonrth heats, making 2:21 in
the third heat, and being tbe fastest mile ever trotted in Mon-
tana. He trotted against Conde, Little Joe. Banchcro and
Charlie Hilton.

Tbe Solano and Napa District Agricultural Association
will hold its fair at Napa from October 1st to 6th.

It has been necessary to erect 100 extra stalls for slock at
Fresno Fair.

We publish in this issue the entries of the Nevada Slate
Fair trotting and stake runniDg races. The Running Pnrse
races do not close until two davB previous (o the race.

Oakland Canoe Club-

Last Saturday canoes Conohita and Flirt left the boat
house at 2 p. M. bound for Goat Island, with a strong ebb
tide. Good time was made to the mouth of the creek,
■when the breeze stiffened rapidly. Reefs were taken in and
the canoes put in shape for heavy weather. The wind emi-
tinned to freshen and very soon tlu-re was considerable sea.
The C'onchita had ou a large suit of sails which do not reef
very small, and consequently made quite heavy weather of
it. The Flirt is at home in a blow, and enjoyed tbe fun.
The skipper of the Conohita had bis wife on board us a
passenger, and she proved herself of the right quality by
making no fuss nbotu ;i complete soaking before the Island
was reached. However, a comfortable camp was booh ar-
ranged and everything dried oat. Next morning tin MystiG
and Gypsy came out to the Island for lunch, ami the com-
bined Meet had a delightful sail home in the afternoon.

The Pirate and Sampler are an,dergoing complete repair^

and Mystic has had her mainmast shifted about a foot fur-
ther "forard."

The float is to be replaced in tim condition m \t Sunday,
which will be a great comfort to tin- Directors who have had
lots of troyjblg over it. .

On September 9th and 10th the Canoe Club has invited*
the Corinthian Yacht Clnb to come over and participate in a.' i
regatta and general jollification. Last year this entertain-

' ment proved a success, and promises to be even more enjoy*

' able on this occasion.

1888

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TRAP.

Eureka Gun Club.

The clnb finished the most successful season in its history,
on Saturday last at Bird's Point, twelve members appearing,
and doing excellent shooting. The day was well suited to
the sport and a large number of spectators attended. The
birds flew unevenly, some being dufferish, bnt moBt of them
lively. Six of the twelve participants made clean scores,
something unusual even among experts snch as all of the
Eureka men are. Four of the most reliable shots were out of
form or had bad luck, Mr. Howard Black scoring but 9, Mr.
A. F.Adams but 8, Mr. "W. W. Haskell 9 and Mr. Edwin
Goodhall only 7. The prizes for the season were awarded
after the shooting was done, Messrs H. C. Golcher and A. F.
Adams tied for first, Mr. Golcher winning on the shoot off,
a valuable pair of diamond cuff buttons. Mr. Adams took
second a pair of pearl mounted opera glasses. For third
Messrs MacMillan and C. W. Kellogg tied, Mr. MacMillan
winning the tie and receiving a Colt's Magazine rifle. Fourth
a split bamboo rod went to Mr. C. W. Kellogg. Fifth prize
250 Standard cartridges was won by Major S. I. Kellogg, a
veritable carrying ot coals to Newcastle. Sixth a case of per-
fumery was awarded to Mr. Howard Black, and seventh a
f 2,000 AccideDt Insurance Policy to E. W. Chapin.

The scores and a summary of the season:s work follow:
at 12 birds Hnrlingham, for club tropics, E. W. Chapin 9;
S. I. Kellogg 12; C. F. Stone 12; H. Black 9: "
11; F.G.Sanborn 12; A. F, Adams 8; W.
W. E. Mayhew 12; W. W. HaBkell 9; H. C,
Goodall 7.

SUMMARY.

C. W. Kellogg

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Los Angeles Tournament.

A very successful trap tournament was given at Los Angeles
on August 18th and 19th, under the auspice* of the Lob Ange-
les Kod and Gun Clnb, and managed by Mr. T. E. "Walker,
President of the club. Gentlemen froir San Diego, San Ber-
nardino, Pasadena ai d Los Angeles were present and passed
two days in lively shooting and social intercourse. On the
first day the match of leading interest was at 25 single Blue
Hock targets, the chief prizes being donated by the Tufts-
Lyona Arms Co , agents for the Peters' cartridge, only that
ammunition being permitted in the match. The winners
were: Hamilton first, on a shoot off; Jones second; Chick
third; Dnger fourth; Brittou fifth; Hinman, Morgan and
Tufts tie for sixth. The shooting in tbe Peters match was
of more than average merit.

At 25 single Blue Rock targets, Chamberlin rules. Entrance price
of birds.

Hamilton 23, Jones 23, Chick !0, Britton 19, Uoger 19, Hinman 19,
Walker 17, OUne 18, Morgan 18, Chilis 18, Hart, Sr. 16, Woodbury 16,
Maxwell 12, Benchley 11, Dickerson 11, Hart, Jr. 10, Campbell 10,
White 9, W«&t9.

The second match of the first clir was at 9 single and 5
pairs of Blue Kocka. Doctor Britton took first with total of
16, second, third and fourth being divided by Messrs. Hin-
man, ULger and Hart. The scores were:

Britton 1G, Hinman 14, Unger li. Hart 14, Hamilton 13, Woodbury
13, Tufts '2, Morgan 12, Cline 11, Childs 10, Chick in, Maxwell 8,
Bencbl°y 8, Alpha 7, Campbell 7, Earles 5.

The third race was at 9 single and 5 pairs of Blue Rocks,
$2.50 tntrance. Four moneys, won by Doctor Britton,
Messrs. Hamilton, Benchley, Cline, Tufts and Morgan divid-
ing second, third and fourth. Scores:

Britton 16, Hamilton 14, Benchley 14, Cline 14, Tufts 14, Morgan 14,
Chick 13, Hart 12, Tnger 12, Hinman 11, Wild U, Campbell 11.
SECOND I'AY.

The chief attraction of the second day was the standard
match for tbe rich medal offered to the shooters of Southern
California by the Selby Smelting and Lead Co., and for six
special prizes presented by leading Arms of this city. The
Selby gold medal is circular, indented on the reverse with
a miniature blue rock target in silver, on the obverse a pair
of breech loading shot guns, perfeotly worked out in all de-
tails appear. The medal is suspended by links from a bar in
which the monogram "1888" is pierced and the words
"Champion, Southern California." The suspending ribboD
surrounds an empty shell of gold and silver. A very tasteful
and appropriate trophy. It was won by Mr. Martinez Chick
with a score of eighty-five out of a possible hundred. Dr.
Britton who won it at the San Diego tournament in July,
scored but 73 in bis latest effort to hold it. Mr. Chick took
60 per cent, of the entrance money with the medal. The
other prizes were, 30 per cent, of entrance won by W. J.
Morgan, 20 per cent, won by M. E. Jones, §00 Standard
Cartridges, by Dr. Britton, a year's subscription to the Los
Angeles Tribune by S. Gunn, a pair of hunting sho°s by J.
Cline $5 cash by E. Cnger, a $5 hat by Mr. Hart Sr., $5
cash by W. C. Hinman.

At 50 single and 25 pairs of Blue RockB, Chamberlain rules. For S5
entrance and medal added by Selby Smelting und Lead Company.

M. Chick 85, W. J. Morgan 78, M. E. Jones 76, Dr. O. F Britton 73,
W. A. Hamilton 68, S. Gunn 65, J. Cline 63, E. Unger 63, H. Hart 62. W.
C. Hinman, 60, E. E. While 57, H. Jenks 56, Childs 56, E. Benchley 5J,
F. J. Woodbury 30.

At 10 single Blue Bocks, $250 entrance,

E. Unger 10, Dr. Britton 9, M. Chick 8, Hamilton 8, Childs 7. Hin-
man 6, Walker 5.

At 6 single and 2 pairs Blue Bocks, 8250 entrance.

M. Chick 7, Unger 7, Britton 5, Hinman 6, Jenks 3.

Dove Shooting at Farmington.

Editor Breeder ast> Sportsman: — The sportsmen of
Stockton are proverbially hospitable, but not until la^t week
was I able to speak from personal knowledge of their capa-
cities as entertainers. In common with other San Franoisco
friends I received an invitation from Mr. J. C. Haas to visit
him and have a little dove shooting, and loaded down with
the traps usually considered essential, I reached his home
on Friday evening last. Was soon installed as one of the fam-
ily with such heartiness as con Id not but remove all timi-iity
and passed the hours in talk about gun and dog with one of
the most kindly men that ever took a brother sportsman
into his heart. Early to bed was the order, and an early
rising just as the sun was tinging the Sierra foothills with
purple far richer than any of Tyre. After what some one
has called a "hasty cup" of coffee, a light wagon drawn by a
spanking pair of bays, bowled merrily out of Stockton. Be-
sides a load of guns, shells, toggery and hamper, there were
in the wagon, Messrs. Haas, F. E.Lane, Austin Sperry and
the writer. Dr. S. N. Cross was to have been of the party,
but a professional engagement prevented. A couple of hours
drive, rather dusty, but made lively by the pranks and fear-
fully dry jokes of Lane, with an occasional absurd wail from
Sperry, took the party to the shooting ground near Farming-
ton. Caring for the team and indulgence in luncheon
whiled away an hour and positions were then taken for the
day's sport. Messrs. Hnas and Sperry stopped at a water
hole nearby, while Mr. Lane and your correspondent crossed
a field to another spring and camped under an oak for the
day. The doTes soon Degan to come to water, and the
popping was continuous until noon, when the flight ceased
for two or three hours. The birds then began to go out for
the evening feed and both on the outward flight and as they
returned afforded splendid shooting.

Mr. Haas hus reduced dove shooting to an exact science,
and did some superb work, taking the swift flying little
birds as they came and almost invariably scoring. Mr.
Sperry also proved himself a masterly hand at field shoot-
ing. Mr. Lane would have done much better if he had had
time to leave off his stories and cease cracking his witticisms.
As it was he lost many shots, but in occasional periods of
silence and alertness showed that he could shoot dove3. The
heat rather oppressed the writer, Out frequent applications
to the iced tea brought along enabled him to account for a
fair share of game. The sport continued until dusk, about
a gross of doves being then in hand, mostly young birds and
in prime condition. The wagon was then hurriedly re-
packed and the return drive made by clear bright moonlight.
The twenty miles seemed but a Bpan in Bnch company, and
it was with regret that the lights of Stocktnn were seen and
the trip conclnded. Another evening in delightful socialin-
tercourse and in the morning a return to this city rounded
up what was one of the most pleasant excursions treasured in
memory. W. DeVattll.

San Francisco, August, 2Sth, 1888.

field, N. J., and a member of the DunellenGun Club opened
many times at time of tiring when using black powder, and it
also did the same when using Schultze powder. Now, if
friend "Gaucho" should be in need ot any information in
regard to the Parker gun opening at time of firing when usin"
Schultze powder, I can furnish it. O L ¥eom\ns °

Orange, N. J., August 21, 1888.

The individual match for the Selby Medal, representing
the championship of Central California, will be sbot at
Adam s Point on September 8th, beginning at 10 a. m Be-
sides the splendid medal, a long list of valuafce prizes has-
been presented by the leading gun firms of this city and Oak-
land, which together with tbe substantial entrance money
should mduce the attendance of the cracks from other locat-
ing. Stockton might send down its Haas, Merrill, Sperry
and Lane. San Jose its Coykendell. Delmas and Anderson
SolaDo tbe Bassfords and Don&Hsons. Sacramento Geo
W. Watson, Todd and the Gerbers. The match is of import!
ance, as can be seen by consulting the advertisement in an-
other column, where lull particulars appear.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department
addressed to Breeder a>jd Sportsman.

should be

The .Otter.

Dove shooting is reported good near San Diego, and the
quail season in that region bids fair to be first rate.

Near Hydesville, Humboldt County, Mr. Fletcher Harrow
last week came upon a cinnamon bear in thick brush. Mr.
Barrow had only a shot-gun, with which he shot the animal
it short range without stopping it. As the bear came on tbe
aunter backed away, and in doing so tripped and fell, the
l bear at once fastening upon him. A Mrs. Johnson, who was
with Mr. Harrow, at once secured the gun and killed the
bear, an unusual instance of womanly courage.

Riverside Sportman's Club.

On Friday night of last week the club met to modify its
By-Laws and consult in regard to holding a tournament.
The attendance was good, and a lively interest was mani-
fested.

The first business was a report from the secretary and
treasurer, Mr. C. F. Packard, which made a good showing of
the standing of the club, including the improvements on
their grounds, new traps, etc., at a cost of over fifty dollars.

The nest matter brought up was tte price of targets as
thrown from the trap. The members have hitherto been
charged two cents each, but at times there was a considerable
loss to the club at th;s price, and after a full dis -ussion of
the matter, the vote was unanimous to raise the price to two
and a half cents each. This is less than the usual price.

Having disposed of this subject the president of the club
introduced the subject of holding a tournament at Biverside
this fall, and stated that the Selby Smelting and Lead Company,
of San Francisco, had offered a gold medal worth $100, for com-
petition at the trap, open to actual residents of San Bernar-
dino, San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San
Luis Obispo and Kem counties, the contests to take place
uuder the auspices of different gun and shooting clubs
of those counties.

The suggestion of holding such a tournament in Biverside
met wtth universal favor and a committee consisting of A.
E. Holt, president, C. F. Packard, secretary, and P. K. Kline-
feltet was appointed to confer with the Selby Company in
regard to holding such a tournament during the Autumn.

The Chamberlin Cartridge Company's trap shooting rules
were adopted for the use of the clnb.

The regular shooting meeting for the month was held on
August 24th, Mr. J. Rule winning the medal. The scores
were:

At 20 single clay pigeons, 18 yards riae.

J. Rule la. C. F. Packard 9, A. K. Holt P, L. C. Coamblin G, P. Kline-
felter 6. J. 3. Castlemau 5, T. Cuodlff 5, J. E. Beatner 3, Frank Pat-
ton 2.

At 15 einglp clay pigeons, 18 yards rise.

A. K. Holt 7, L. C. Chamblin 6, J. 3. Castleman 5, C. F. Packard 4, P.
Klinefelter 3, 3. Caailemaa 0, J. E. Beamer 3, F. A. f^tton 2, J. Rule 2,
3. Squire 2, Mr. Robb 1, T. Cundiff 1.

Trout poaching in local streims an! preserves is not un-
common, but in so far as we know, is coufined to worm fish-
ing and to the use of explosives. In other countries, how-
ever, the poacher resorts to various singular methods, some
of them most ingenious , such as the "otter."

The Scotch trout poachers are numerous and indefatig-
able, and of all the forms of poaching short of absolutely
netting the water, the "ot er ' is -the one which does most
damage. In name this deadly implement is no doubt famil-
iar to many who are ignorant of its method and use. The
"otter" is an oblong or semi-circular niece of wood, weighted
at the bottom with a leaden keel. The lead keeps the wood
upright in the water, and to the wood a line is attached by
sliding rings, and atintervals along the line a number of rites.
This constitutes a working "otter." Some are hinged that
they may be better concealed for carriage, since the "otter"
fisher is amenable to the law, and his implements are liable
to confiscation. The poacher reaches the scene of his depre-
dations before daylight, and is ready to bsgin at dawn when
the briskest and finest fisb are on the take.

The time has come at last. The line is unwound with it3
hundred flies, the "otter" is placed in the water for a ran,
and the poacher makes a start. As he moves along the bank
the "otter," something on the principle of a kite, moves out-
ward and diagonally, the flies skimming the water. Twenty
yards of line are hardly out when fish are hooked and splash-
ing on the surface. They soon tire, and are dragged along.
Thee another is caught, and so on. The whole line having
been paid out and the rings reversed, a run to bank shows a
kill of twenty, from four ounces to a pound and a half. This
process is repeated with varying luck ai long as it is safe to
remain. But as the sun shines on the rippling waters, warm
and clear, the spoil is bagged, the gear hidden, and tracks
are made for home, the poacher sorting and packing his catch
in good time for the first train to the city, where such spoil
find a ready and profitable sale. The "ginneller" is another
who manages to take a good haul from the best preserved
waters, especially when the water is low. Arms and legs bare,
he stoops and stretches under the banks and stones, and "gin-
nells"ont— as it is called— all that he can reach with his
hands; those further away he pins with a harpoon made
from two or three table forks tied on the end of a stick.
The "hoop net" is also a ready way by which the largest
trout and finest salmon are often brought to bank; as is also
the small mesh net, so small that parr are often Ian-led in
bushels, to the certain destruction of the legitimate fishing
on such waters.

In noting the capture of a large trout by Mr. John M.
Adams last week, the length was given as 16} inches. It
should have been 26}. A five pound fish of the former length
would be a curio.

ATHLETICS.

Schiffers tein— Purcell .

Gun Club.

But ten members were present for the August meeting at
Adam's Point on last Saturday, and of those only three got
into double figures, because of rather adverse luck and the
extreme quickness of the birds, aided by a sharp breeze.

At 12 birds, Hurlinghrtm. For club prizes. F. Butler 11,
Jellett 11, Swett 7, W ttles 10, Williams 9, Havens 9, Wood-
ward 6, W. Leviston 5, Fox 5, Dr. J. C. Shorb 6.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— In your issue of June
23d you publish an article by "Gaucho," relative to the L. C.
Smith gun owned by Mr. Vic. H. Kennecutte, opening at time
of firing, in the match between that gentleman and Dr.
Carver. The logic of the article from^beginning to end is to
prove that no other make of gun was ever known to open at
time of firing, on which point I differ with him. If "Gau-
cho holds in horror a gun that will open under heavy strain,
caused by using the Schultze powder, what must he think of
his favorite Parker gun opening at time of firing when using
black powder. For the pleasure of friend "Gaucho" I will
ci'e a couple of cases:

A Parker gun in the hands of Mr. C. M. Hinsdale, of New-
ton, Iowa, during the tournament at Davenport, Iowa, in
February of last year, opened at time of firing when using
black powder so much so that he discarded it and purchased
ftn L. C. Smith, as he said he considered the lock-bolt fasten-
ing of the L. C. Smith gun the strongest he had ever seen.
A Parker gun in the hands ot Mr. Lewis Wyokoff, of Flain-

It is now more than probable that the Eastern athletic fraternity
will be denied the pleasure of measaring strides against V-
E. Schifferstein and J. Pujcell, whom th* Olympic Athletic Clnb of
California, orieinally intended to send Eaat to compete in the Ameri-
can and Canadian championships. It is said that the former has given
np his position to enable him to train for the event, and that Purcell
is a sort of a track-master to a local club. A Western correspondent
sendB us the following:

'■Does it not strike the promoters of the Schifferstein-Purcell East-
ern tour that by their own foolish acts they have placed both of ihese
men ont of the amateur ranks? Schifferstein, especially, is irretriev-
ably lost to amateurdom. The first serious breech he was guilty of
and which Bhould at the ttme have called down upon bia head the
censure of the P. O A. A. A., was when he ran against Bethune at the
Oakland Grounds, and gain mon^y was charged. There were two
things at once calculated to disqualify him. Mr. Schifferstein should
have known better than to have entered In a race against Harry
Bethune; and, if not, the club directors should have understood their
business and prevented tbe race.

"Purcell Is in no way a Californian, and to Bend him back East as
one, where he has already, as an Irishman, competed for honor*,
would be the height of absurdity, and place tbe clnb in a most ridicu-
lous light.

'•Presuming that Schifferstein and Purcell were the proper persona
to send East to represent the Olympic Club, is it not probable that
protests would be entered wherever they would attempt to compete ?
They are salaried men, too, paid by the month to represent the Olym.
pic Club. Perhaps it will be held that that does not disqualify them ?
The club directors at first allowed Schifferstein 1100 per month and
Purceli $76 per month, and also S900 for their expenses, and at a sub-
sequent meeting ft was deemed advisable to not specity amounts, but
lump the whole thlug and give 81,240 to both men to divide between
according to tbe salaries first settled on."

This situation of aflilrs. we think, merits tbe attention of the ama-
teur athletic unions.— Austin In N. S*. "Sporting Times."

[A wish of the correspondent probably fathered the extract
clipped- A sufficient corrective may be the statement that
the P. U. A. A. A. is fully cognizant of Mr. Schifferstein's
doings, and looks upon him as an amateur within the strict-
est definition. As to Mr. Purcell 'a amateur standing there
is no question. Neither man is under salary from the
Olympic club. A fair estimate of the expense incident to
sending the men to the East was made, and the sum appro-
priated. They should not be handicapped by malicious
trash from irresponsible scribblers, and the Sporting Times
will merely do justioe if it gives them the heartiest counte-
nance and utmost encouragement. They go to win on tbeir
merits and if they do win, will bear honors modestly. The
notoriety of several of the New York clubs has been gained
by gentlemen cf other than American birth, so that it ill be-
comes tbe organ of those clubs to slur Purcell because of
Celtic origin.— Ath. Ed.]

46

3px* gmder anil ^xrrlsman.

Sept. 1

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of eire and da'n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Whelps.

Mr. "W. D. Howe's pointer H. (Rex — Prairie Flower)
•whelped August 25, 1S8S, twelve, nine dog3 to Professor,
(Glen E. — Josie Bow), all liver aDd whi:e.

The list of large litters recently whelped, was added to laej
week when Mr. Howe's Belle H. presented him twelve youDg
pointers. Fortunately three-fourths of them, all which
can be properly raised, are dog puppies.

The Philadelphia Times says: J. K. Emmet, the actor, has
juBt purchased for §5,000 the St. Bernard dog, Plinlimmon,
Baid to be the finest of the breed io the world. Plinlimmon
is five years old, and has never been beaten but ODce on the
show bench. This is the largest price ever paid for a dog.

Mr. "Walters who has recently started a kennel at Gait, is
doing thorough work on his string. He has them all in
good yard form and will undoubtedly bring Beveral well
trained dogs to start in January.

A girl in Manchester, England, recently telephoned to the
office of her father asking if her dog was there. An affirma-
tive reply being given, she asked to have the dog held up to
the telephone, and whistled to him. The dog pricked up his
ears, and as soon as replaced on the floor trotted off home.

The Pacific Cosst Field Trial Club moves along quietly,
too quietly in fact. It has already announced the entries of
its Derby of January next, aud has selected Bakers6eld for
the trials, but the judges are as yet unannounced. The
standing of the club is Bufficient guarantee that its judges will
be able aud impartial men. but it is much more satisfactory
to owners to know who will judge, than be left in the dark
until a late moment.

Good reports come from the California Kennels . Breed-
ing none but English setters, and those only of the rarest
blood, it is to be expected that a proportion, will succumb
to the ordinary diseases of puppyhood, but suoh an epidemic
as decimated the puppies a few months ago, cannot be
guarded against, and the losses must be taken philosophi-
cally. Only a half-dozen or so of young setters are now at
the kennels. They are in good health however, and from
among them Judge Post expects to select a winner for the
year, the Loadstone puppy being especially likely.

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

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Send for Catalogues.

A note from Mr. Geo. T. Allender informs ns that the dogs
in his charge are doing well. Mr. Sohreiber's latest importa-
tion from Scotland, the pointer Nestor, by Gladsome, has
quite recovered from hiB long trip, is tilling out, and shows
every promise of unusually high field quality, beside being a
good looker. Of the Don-Sail litter of pointers, also imported
in utero by Mr. Schreiber, Mr. Allender has two, both of
which are growing fast, and show great quality. Of the older
pointers, Mr. H. S. Wort's Fennimore, by Tom Pinch —
Lassie, is making a biggish dog, slack and puppyish as yet,
but very keen and fast. Laddie, of the same litter, is also
rather large, but more precocious, is already in fair form,
and hnnts like an old dog. The serious work of preparation
for the coming Pacific Coast Derby will soon begin, and Mr.
Allender will then take his string ont into the hills, where
he can have good ground and plenty of birds at hand.

Tha most persistent effort has failed to obtain full and
accurate information about the intentions of the Calfornia
Kennel Bench Sbow and Field Trial Club, in reference to a
field trial this year. Paragraphs appear at intervals in the
daily papers purporting to state definitely what is proposed
by the leaders of the clab, but personal interviews with those
leaders invariably bring out direct negations of the rumors.
The ciub will find no profit in Becrecy. It Bbonld name the
place of its trials as soon as possible, publish its entry list,
give the names of the judges, and state therules under which
its competitions will be run. Quite a goodly number of en-
tries might be made by the members and its trials might be
ran entirely in private, but records made in that way cannot
be as generally received or as satisfactory to winners as
those made nnder the eyes of all who chose to attend.
Public criticism is a healthy corrective and should be
courted.

The success of the P. O. F. T. C. is assured. It has,
through the generosity of Messrs. Houghton, Ligbtner, Lech-
ner, Borgwardt, Miller, Pyle and Seymour of Bakersfield
been allotted the shooting over some ten thousand acres of
Buperb quail ground, perfectly adapted for field trial uses.
Comfortable club rooms in Bakersfield have been fitted up
by the "Knights of the Trigger" of that city, use of which is
freely tendered to the field trialers. A new hotel, affording
ample and fit accommodaiions. has been erected. Teams
and saddle horses of good quality and at fair rates can be
had by any number of spectators. The distance from Bakers-
field to the trial ground is only a few minutes' drive. The
weather in Kern county in January is all that can be desired;
days cool and fresh; and nights similar. Birds are more
numerous there than anywhere else. All conditions are
right, even to the hearty co-operation of the citizens of the
city, many of whom took occasion last year to urge the sports-
men to return, an invitation which will be generally accepted.
Plans are being made already by many leading owners of
pointing dogs who were not present last year, to attend the
coming events, and it would not be surprising if a hundred
prominent exponents of sportsmanship should gather in
pleasant Bakersfield in January.

If those who grumble at what they conceive to be the
hardships incident to field trials in California could but at-
tend some of the trials in the South their fault-finding would
be turned into self-gratulation. No snow, no ice, no sleet,
no black days with thunderstorms and cloud-bursts in Cali-
fornia. In but two respeots can High Point and Florence
out-vie the Coast, and those are the occasional trees laden
with golden persimmons and the fat "possums." Even the
woodcock of North Carolina in November are not better than
the BDipe of Kern. True there is an amplitude about the en-
tertainment offered by euch men as Mr. J. Otto Donner,
■ 'Uncle Ned" Dexter, Governor D. S. Gregory, Wash. Coster,
Colonel Arthur Merriman, and others of that ilk, that does
not yet characterize local trials, but as those who were pres-
ent at Bakersfield last January will remember, something
akin to lavishness was proffered by Mr. L. J. Rose, Jr., Mr.
W, W. Foote, Mr. Wm, Sohieiber, and one or two others.

IMPORTANT SALE

OF

Thoroughbreds!

Get of WILDIDLB and JOHN A,

Oat of MAY D, ELLA DOAXE and
oilier noted mares.

PHOPEKTI OF

H. C. Judson, Esq., Santa Clara,

To be sold at 11 A. m. at

FAIR GROUNDS,

SAN JOSE,

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 1888.
KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers

Catalogues now ready.

It is a rather singular fact that man'8 love for fine dogs and
the sports of the field increases in inverse ratio with his abili-
ty to own the one and follow the other. The dream of the
poorer man is to possess perfectly trained pointers and set-
ters of purest breeding and highest form, and with them to
follow the snipe and quail through months without interup-
tion. As means increase other pleasures offer, and when the
day comes, as it does come to a few, that any desire may be
gratified, inertia is usually paramont, and the keen sports-
man degenerates into a nonentity. There are exceptions,
but they 6erve merely to emphasize the generalization.

In publishing the salient points of the constitution and
show rules of the National Dog Club of America in a recent
issue, we remarked that if the N. D. C. was organized in
good faith to carry out the aims announced by its projectors,
and not to antagonize the American Kennel Club, it might
be successful. The progress of the N. D. C. since then, and
the development of the real moving animus of the organiza-
tion have compelled the conclusion that if it was not specifi-
cally instituted to cripple the A. K. Ctl it has been so directed
as to make it merely an instrument in the hands of a few
disgruntled men who desire through it to wreak personal
vengeance upon certain members of the great central kenuel
club of this country. A careful reading of communications
from gentlemen of prominence in the N. D. C. leads to the
belief that the club is without sufficient casus. There ap-
pear to be no glaring abuses in the management of the
American Kennel Club. That it does Dot move in exact
accord with the views of individuals here and there is of no
general interest. In so far as appears, the objections to it
audits conductors are trivial. No question of principle hin-
ders adherence. Purely personal dislikes form the ground
work of the opposition, and when a few malicious men suffer-
ing from the cacoelhes scrtbendi, undertake in behalf of their
own ends to whip the treat body of American fanciers with-
in narrow lines, it is time for such an indignant protest as
cannot but come from alt fair minded men who will be at
pains to understand the motives underlying the actions of
would be whippers-in. The American Kennel Club has the
support of about all reputable kennel clubs in the country.
It is officered by men above reproach and incapable of in-
justice. It has done good service and is daily strengthening
its resources. It should have the co-operation of all, and
will have the good will of all exoept those certain sly, hood-
winking persons, who mistake notoriety for reputation, and
who prefer infamy to oblivion. It is impossible to take
neutral ground, and those who fail to avow affiliation with
the A. K. C. will work an injury to kennel interests, im-
measurable by any present rule.

An opportunity was presented last week to visit the Elcho
Kennel in this city owned by Mr. A. B. Truman. Excellent
judgment was shown by the owner in selecting the site for
hiB*kennel. Far ont on Bush Btreet, when* a brisk breeze
blows every afternoon, and where the soil is porouB and absor-
bent it is practically impossible for the place to become foul,
especially so when the most constant care is exercised to
remove all filth. A substantial kennel house has been I
erected affording ample storage room and roomy stalls with

close boxes at the inner ends for five aged dogs. Adjacent to
the house is a yard perhaps twenty-five feet square, boarded
over with jointed lumber; iftcliniug slightly to the center
where a tight drain|leads to a waste pipe, which carries off all
moisture and the water used in washing the yard. The sun
haB free access to the yard at all hours and it was as dry and
sweet on the day of our visit as any kitchen. In front of
the kennel house is another yard of clay and sand where the
dogs may dig and scratch without hindrance, when out for a
romp. Spring Valley water is piped to both yards and to
the house. Taken altogether it iB as convenient and fit an
arrangement as we remember to have seen. A little more
roomy yards might be of advantage, and the owner will
probably purchase adjoining lots as his kennel grows. The
dogs are fed with clean bread, cracker scraps, meat broth
vegetables, and occasionally a little meat. Everything is
well cooked, and the polioy of the owner is to underfeed
rather than to keep his pets in high flesh. The wisdom of
the system is shown by the fact that sickness is unknown in
the kennel. Even the commoner ills that almost invariably
attack youDg dogs are very rare in the Elcho KenneL Of
much greater interest than the mere kennel arrangements,
however, are the occupants, pointers and Irish setters. The
stad pointer Rush T. by Sensation— Seph G., a handsome
big dog showing Sensation all over, is on attraction worth a
loDg trip to see. The pointer brood-bitch Patti Croxteth T.
by Croxteth— Patti M., is at present raising a litter of eight,'
five dogs by Bush T. Despite the worries of maternity Patti
1b as sleek, neat and lively as can be. Her puppies, now
four weeks old, are of good size and beautifully marked in
white and deep rich liver. Even markings about the head
add much to the beauty of a dog, and if there be fine body
marks so muob the better. The puppies, judging by the
skin oolor will be much decked.

In addition to the pointers there are two stud Irish setters
Mike T. by Nemo— Nida, and Lady Eloho T. by Champion
Elcho — Champion Noreen. Of Mike T. we have before writ-
ten. A fairly formed dog of rich color, but not of the high-
est character. Of the bitch too much cannot be eaid. In
form, color, coat and quality she is undoubtedly bb good an
Irish setter as lives. It has fallen to our lot to see the best
of the Irish setters in America, Dr. Jarvis' Elcho Jr., Mr.
YaD Horn's Patsy D, Mr. Pierce's kennel, Mr. Jas. T. Walk-
er's Glenclaire, Mr. Wenzel's Tim-rnd Yoube, and others.
Among them all we do not recall one which could beat Lady
Elcho T in bench form. The Lady also has a litter by ber
by Mike T. Five sturdy big young Irish, as full of fire as
any of that fiery breed and all solid red. Ab fine puppies as
tre to be had anywhere. A profitable hour can be passed in
visitinR the kenDelBfand chatting with the owner, who has
many theories that he is working ont.

Three best on reoords were established at the CUveland
meeting. On the last day Johnston started to reduce Billy
Boyce's Baddle record of 2: 14 {, which he made at Buffalo
twenty years ago, and finished the mile in 2:13. Arrow
reduoed the five-year-old pacing record he made at Detroit to
2:13J, and Brown moved the four-year-old colt record of Palo
Alto down to 2:18}.

1888

^Ite Smfter awd § povisximn.

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Advertisements under this heading 50c. per line per
month.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HOLSTR1N THOKOIUHHREDS of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURKE, 4Jl Montgomery St., 8. F.

HOI.STEIX BATTLE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 13i East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correctly Posed nod Characteristic
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Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY,
Corner 9t1i aud Market Streets.
Telephone 3182.

B.T. KUSH.Snisun. Cal., Shorthorns, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls and CalveB for Sale.

J. K. BURPEE, El Monte, California, Breeder of
hiph grade and fjrstclass family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull " Cleveland"
(No. 469), sire " Doctor" tiSo. 171), dam "Kiss" (No.
4241 In Bervice at $50. Awarded first premium at
Los Angeles F*ir for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Cows for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.

Los Angeles address,

"waJ^A^ P.O. BOX 1,^73.

SETH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay HorseB,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JOSEPH MA1LLIAKD, Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

CHARLES I'NDEKHHX, Santa Rosa. Sonoua
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES HADDOCK, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully. Correspondence solicited.

P. CARROLL Bloomfteld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of tborooghbrea ruonerB. Payton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also Bome good graded stock for Bale,

P. L. McGILL, 3onoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
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VALPARAISO PARK. — Thoroughbred Dur-
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Catalogues Complied
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STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

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g0 Entries close August 1st. 1888.

t11 Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races four
moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.
Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

Oi 1 — Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
ti' one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries,
th 2— Trotting — District— Four-year-old stake. Olosed
„„ February 15th, with 8 entries.

3— Trotting— Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Puree
$1,000.

Wednesday, September 19th.
to i— Running — Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
it mi 1.'; $100.

.y This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.
lc 6— Trotting— Pacific Coast— 2:2C class; S12C0.
St 6— TaorriNG-- District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
bt February 15th, with Sentries.

*c 7 — Trotting— District— Two-year-old stake; best
two in three. Closed February 1st, with la entries.
Thursday, September SOth.
8— Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; S5C0.
• 9— TaorriNG — Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; ?1,000.
Z~ 10 — TaoTriNG — Pacific Coast— Four- year- old stake.
D Closed February 15th, with 11 entries,
to 11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; S500.
a* Friday, September % 1st.

gi 12— Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
Cj repeat, $350.

i» 13— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; §1,210.
51 H— Trotting— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
a Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.
y 15— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; §1,200.
Saturday, September 215 d.
16— Running— Pacific Coast— Three-year-old stake.
: Closed February 15th, with Sentries.
! 17— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old etake;
tlbest two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
q entries,.

e 18— Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $70n.
19— Teotiing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; 31,000.
(OXDJTiONS
j All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
* cept as otherwise specified.

t National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
■t Kales of the state Agricultural Society to govern
■f running, except as herein stated.

l The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
, any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and nour of any
£ race if deemed necessary.

4 For a waik-over lu any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance tee and one -half of the entrance
1 received from the other paid up entries of said race,
] and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
I all ages, of the State Fair programme for 1888, starting
" in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
'extra.

■ Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse 1b

■ qualified to be entered in any District race that has
y not been owned In the District six (6) months prior to
. the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
. any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance tee contracted, without any right to compete

for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association anri
Running .Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All coirs properly entered In District stakes, if sold,

reentitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion of the JudgeB, before starting a

ace. that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to bold entries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off
when there are less thou three (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the
world.

Trotting and racing colorB to be named with all
entries and used in all heate.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. u, sharp.

BtableB- hav and straw free to competitors.

Entries clow August I, 1888, with the
Secretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The East Paymeut Due at Six O'clock P.
91. the Hay Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTRICT SO. 2, VAX..

Offer the following rich running events for 1;60 and
1890, entries to close August 1st, 1888, for colts now
clussed asyearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year-olds tor this time only
to permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.
FOR 1889.

1.— The Pavixion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
two-year-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1889; $60 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January lot; or $16 by May 1st,
1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money, with ?300 added, of which $76 to second; third
to save stake. Winner of any stake race of the value
of $1,000 to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed five pounds. Five-eighta of a mile,

2.— The Yoskmitb Stakes.— A sweepstake for two-
year-olds, (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 8889. $76 each, half forfeit or onlv flj if de-
clared on or before Januaiy 1st; $15 by May lBt, or
$26 August first, 1889. Declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money; with $350 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake. Winner of the annual
Bta" eB at Sacramento to carry seven pounds extra,
wi'.ner of any other stakeB to carry three pounds; of
two or more, seven pounds. Maidens allowed five
poinds. Three-quarters of a mile.

fi— The Big Tkek 8takks,-(To cloBein two-year-
r1 i form this time only.) ABweepstake for three-
i ar-oldB to be run at the Stockton, Fair in 1889; $100
e ■ rh half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st;
I May 1st, or $25 August 1st, 18B9. Declarations void
on'ABS accompanied by the munuy ; with $100 added.

of which $125 to Becond; third to save Btake. Winner
of anv three-year-old Btake race of the value of $1,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed*
seven pounds. One mile.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Bio Tkee Stakes.— A sweepBtakes
for three-year-olds (fouls of 1887) to be run at the
Stockton "Fair in 1890. (.Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-year-okls (.foals of 16871 to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; Si 00 each, of which $10 must accom-
pany the nomination, $10 payable January 1st, 1869; $10
payable January 1st, 1S90; $20 payable May 1st, 1890.
The remaining $50 to be paid by G o'clock the day pre-
ceeding the race. Payments not made aB they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which $150 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra: of the PrePident Stakes,
seven pounds; cf any other three-year-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

E. IT. SHIPPEE, President,

J. M. LARU£, Secretary,

je9teel5 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

Stockton Fair, [1888

SPECIAL RUNNING STAKES.
Free for all Two - Year - Olds.

THE MERCHANT'S STAKE.

A Sweepstake for 2-year-olds; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
S250 added, o£ which $50 to second. Winner of any
Btake at the State Fair of 1888, to carry fivepouuds
extra; of two or more seven pounds ; maidenB allowed
five pounds.

FIVE-EIGHTHS OF A MILE.
THE FIREMEN S STARK.
A Sweepstake for 2-years*olds. $50 entrance, $25
forfeit, $300 added. $75 to second, '$50 to third. Win-
ner of the Introduction stake of the State Fair of 1888,
to carry five pounds extra; of the State Fair California
Annual Stakes, seven pounds; of both ten pounds;
maidens allowed five pounds.

THREE.QUARTERS OF A MILE.
Entries to close with the Secretary on
September 5, 1888.

Rnnnine Rules of the State Agricultural Society
to govern.

V V. SHIPPER, President
J. M. I.aRlE, Secretary.

P. O. Box 188, Stockton CaL

12th District Fair

COMPOSED OF THE ■ OUVTIES OF

LAKE and MENDOCINO

Will Open at LAKEPORT

SEPTEMBER 18th.

SPEED PROGRAMME, 1888.

FIRST DAY-WEDNESDAT, SEPT. 18.

1— RUN^ING-District. Half mile dash; $20 en-
trance, $10 forfeit; $1U0 added; second horse $60, third
horse $20.

2-RUNNING— District. Three-quarters mile dash;
$2o entrance, $10 forfeit; |10u added; second horse $60,
third horse $20.

3— TROTTING— District. Purse $100. Mile heats
two in three, for two-year-olds and under. FirBt horse
$50, second horse $30, third horse $2o.

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19.

No-4-RUNNING - District. Five-eighths mile dash,
$20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second horse $60,
third horse t20.

No. 5-RUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $6J, third horse $20.

No. 6-TKOTTTNG- District. Purse $150. Mil©
heats three in five; for three-year-olds and under.
First horse $10j, second horse $35, third $15.

THIRD DAY— THURSDAY, SEPT. 20.

No. 7-RUNNING-Free for aU. Half-mile heats
two in three. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $200 added;
Becond horse $100, third horse $50.

No.8— TROTTING-Free for all. Purse $400. Mile
heats three in five. First horse $250, second horse $100,
third horse $50.

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 21.

No. 9-RUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 10-RUNNING-DiBtrict. Half mile heats two
in three; for three-year-olds and under; $23 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added; socond horse $6.), third horse
$20.

No II— TROTTING— Purse $200. Mile heats

three In five; first horse $125, Becond horse $50, third
horse $25.

FIFTH DAY— SATURDAY, SEPT. 22.

No. 12— RUNNING— District Mile heats two in
three; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 13— RUNNING— Free for all. Mile heats two in
three; $59 entrance; $25 forfeit; $200 added; second
horse $100, third horse STO.

No. 14-TROTTING— District. Purse $250. Mile
heats three in five; first horse $150, second horse $75,
third horse $25.

CONDITIONS.

State Agricultural Society rules to govern running
races, unless otherwise stated. National Association
rules to govern trotting races, unless otherwise stated.
Entrance 10 per cent., to be paid to the Secretary at
time of entry. Five or more to enter, three or more
to start. Races to commence each day at 2 p. m.,
Bharp The Board reserves the right to run or trot
heats of any two raceB alternately, or to call a, special
race between beats. The society reserves the right to
start a race with a less number and pay a proportion
of the money, according to the number that are al-
lowed to start. Send for premium liBt.

Entries close September 10, 1888.

r «. SIMMONS. President.

JNO. R. COOK, Secretary. aulStose .

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

anil Continuing Four Days.

$7,000 in PurssB and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September 25th,

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and iRepeat.
Purse, $200.

2. Match race— 1$,000; $100 added by Association.
P. Mickle.br g, Bedford.

E. Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse (500. Open to all Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1888, with the fol-
lowing horseB:

S. N. Straube, Fresno Cal., b s, Apex.
S. N. Straube, " *■ brs.Clovis.
J. H. Lively, " " b s, Barbora.
J. R. Jones, " " c 8, Day Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " h s, Waterford.
H. H. Helman, Visalia " b s, Pasha.
J. N. Ayres, " " b s, Bav Rose.

J. Donahue; Fresno, Cal., b s, Congressman.
Second Day, Wednesday. September 26th.

4. Running—One Mile Dash. Purse, $250.

5. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, $400,

6. Trotting— Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Hay, Thursday, September S7th.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.

8. Running— Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, $250.

9. Running— Purse, $150. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, FreBno and Kern
Counties. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $400.

Fourth £vay, Friday, September 28th.

11. Running — Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Puree,
$250.

12.— Trotting— 2:35 Class, Purse, $250.

13.— Trotting— Hughes Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purse, $500.

$500 Reserved for Special Races.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting aud pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise specified. Six to enter and three to
start, but i he board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten per cent.
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
horse distancing the field will only be entitled to first
money. -

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the board reserve the
right to trot heats of any two classes alternately, or to
trot a special race between heats ; also to change the
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary.

A horse making a walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. WhenleBB than
required number of starters appear, they may contest
for entrance money paid in, to be divided as follows:
66X to first 33M to second.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p. jr. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start-
When there is more than one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they are to start
must be named by six p. ii. of the day preceding the
race.

If in the opinion of the judges any race cannot be
finished on the closing day of the meeting it may be
continued or declared off at the option of the judges.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance under Rule 36.

Racing colors to be named on entries.

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wear caps of distinct colors, which must be named
their*1 retries.

These last two rules win be strictly enforced.

AU races to be called at 2 p. at., sharp.

Entries to all the above races to close
with the Secretary at 1 1 P. M. Saturday.
Sept. 15. 1888.

All entries for exhibits must he made prior to Sep-
tember 25tb. It would be better in order to get .good
accommodations for stock to notify the Secretary as
early as possible the number of head and kind you
intend to exhibit, so we can arrange for them. Al-
thnugh we have a hundred boxstalls on the ground, we
find it necessary to build more, on account of advice
from parties intending to make exhibits. Send for
catalogue

EE wis LEACH, President.
N. I. BALDWIN, Secretary.

Jy21tosep27 P. O. Box 571, Fresno, Cal.

Harry E. Carpenter, M.0.C.V S,

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate oi
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lect, Toronto. Canada,
S3 Rldgllngs Castrated
Veterinary Infirmary, 391 Natoma St
Residence, 066 Howard St., San Francisco,
aulltf

^f^DIOKEY'S^

SIXTH AVENUE AND D ST.
Choicest Brands of

Wines and Cigars.

A Delightful Resort.
Telephone 1485. J. R. DICKEY, Propr.

STUD DOGS

RUSH T., (A R. R. 37511, winner of Becond and
special. San Francisco, 1868. Fee $26.

MIKE T., (A. K. S. B., 13435). Winner of two firsts
and five sprcials. Fee *7S.

Pointor puppies by Rush T. out of Patti Crooteth
T., and Irish Setter Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
EIchoT, for sale.

No bettor bred nor handsomer animal" can be hod
anywhere. A. It TRUMAN.

EECHO KENNELS,

sep23 caul 261 8 Hush Street, *• r.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VEIERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Sooietiea
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and aix first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1SS3-S California Street,

FITZGEBALD A nlM.il>, Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66*

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. E. BUZAHD, M.R.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.

Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San FranclNco. (Near Market.)

Open Day and NlRbt. Telephone, No. 38S9. 1y28

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

OF THE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co Cal.,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,
OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 & 12.

$2OO0 PURSES- $2000.

RACES! RACBS1 RACES.

Commencing TDE3DAY, OCTOBER 9tb, and
continuing durlug the week.

PROGRAMME.

TUESDAY, October 9th.

1. Running, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Parse, (100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minute ClaBB, free for all.
Parse, $300.

WEDNESDAY. October loth.

3. Runnlne, half-mile and repeat, fr.-e for all.
Parse, ?100.

4. Paclag, free for all. Puree, $300.

THURSDAY. October 11th.
6. Ranning, one end one-quarter mile dash, free
for all. Purse, §160.

6. Trotting, 2.38 Class, free for aU. Purse $300.

7. Trotting, nearest to four minutes. Parse, $50.

FK1DAY. October 12th.

8. Trotting, 2.46 Class, free for all horses owned In
Third Agricultural District Aug. I, 1885. Purse. $200.

9. Trotting, free for all. Purse, $100.
Special Purses will beGlven by the Society

Saturday. October 13th.
AU Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rulee to govern Trot-
ting and Pacing Races. California State Agricultural
Society rules to govern Running Knees. Entrance
fee 10 per cent of purse ; to accompany nomlnatlone.
In all Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse is to bo
divided Into three moneys, six-tenths, |three-t» nths,
and one-tenth. Running Races in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three-tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more paid up entries required to fill, and three
or more horses to start but the Board reserves the
right to hold the entiles and start the races with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or Btake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two races, alternately, or to
call a special race between b-ats; also to change the
day and hour of any race if deemed necessary. For
a walk-over, a horse i s only entitled te ltB own entrance
fee and one-half of the entrance received from the
other entries of Baid race. A horse winning a race is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then the first and third monevs. Nod star-
ters must be declared out the day previous to the race
thev are engaged In, before 8. P. M. or be required to>
start.

All entries lor a race to close ivl'li tin-
President or Secretary, at Willow, Septem-
ber 20. 1 888. at 1 0 o'clock P. M.

The Board of Directors will have charge of the'
track and grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the rules ere strictly enforced, and
purses and stakes wiU be paid when the judges have
rendered their decision, and before leavingthe stand,.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnlBhfd
upon application to the Secretary. Races to start at
I o'clock r. m. sharp.

W C. MURDOCH, President.

W. V. FREEMAN Secretary, seltocS

Bay District Association

SAJi FRAStlSCO.

RACES

RACES.

St'BSCKIIlE FOK THIS

Breeder and Sportsman.

i^ Notice of Entries^

OCTOBER oth to 27th,
Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

Ftbst Day— Purse $100. For 2:22 pjcerB.
Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.

Saturday— Oct. 13th.

Second Dav— Purse $500. For free-for-all pacers.
Purse $600. For 2:27 class trotters.

Saturday-Oct. 20th.

Thibd Day— Grand National Stallion StakeB.

Friday— Oct. 76th.

Fotjbth Day— Purse $500. 2:25c1osb.

Saturday-Oct. 99th.

Entries to the above close Friday. Septem-
ber TN. Entries to the Ceat Fr«e for AU.
close October I 5.

Fifth Day— Purse $6000. Great frkk-fob-axX'.

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Association will also offer liberal purses for-
named horeeson intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 par cent, of purse. Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of thepurso..
T. W HINt'HHAN. Secretary.

ang!4 1436 California Street. San Francisco.,. ■

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS;

— INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup 'Winnera

FOX-TERRIERS1,.
Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS..

Or any bind of blgb-olass sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenly-flve dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mall boat

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

1-1 UK. HI I SUM K V«.l MS.

105 PITT SntEET, SYDNEY, HEW SOOTH WALES.

reelHtcred "'able Address "PEDIGBEK."

prSMov

1888

^ft* fpmto <xm\ jl%xrrt$m<w.

14&

Napa and Solano district

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the (Jonnties
of Solano, Napa, SoDoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Tuesday, October 2nd

1— Running Rack— Free for all. Three-quartern of
a mile ami repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit ; ?200 added;
$ &0 to second nofse,

3^THOTl'li<ro-2;3l) Class, fllrse, $800.

8— TliolriXG—Three^y earmold. Puree, ?600.
Wednesday, October 3d.

4— TlioTTiNn— 2:4) Class. Ptirse *1000;

5-PAblNG-2;25 Class, Piirse $500.

6— TROTtiNG— District-2:10 Class. Pilftiej «5dd^
riiiirMlnv. October 4tii.

7— Running Race— Free for all. Oiie mile arid re;
peat. 325 entrance; ?10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to Sec-
ond horse.

8— Tiiotting-3:00 Class. Purse, SfiOO.

9 -Trot tin G-District-Three-y ear-old. Purse, 100.
Friday. October 5tli.

10— Tbotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, S800.

11— Trotting -District— 2:30 Class. Purse, S600.

12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, .400.
Saturday, October 6tli.

13— Running Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
|2o entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added, $50 to second horae.

M-Trottino — Four-year-old and under. Sable
Wilkes barred. Purse, #600

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, 91,000.

«Hff* A reserve I Uhd oh hand for" special rages.
ItDlARKs AM) tONOIIlONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse io acco'mpa'tiv
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors

KutricM clo-e August I, B 888, with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FREI> W. LOOSER. President.
A. H. (OMillMi, Secretary,
Jy7tse29 Napa Clly, «'al.

Race,at5 o'clock p.m. EntrleB for Foor-Y ear-Olds
and Stallion Races close September llth.
CONDITIONS.

All Trotting and Pacing Races to be mile h^ats
Three In five, to harness; five or more to enter; three
or more to start. Entrance fee, lu per cent, of Turse,
uDd must accompany the nomination.

All Harness Races will be governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to start
will be governed by the American Racing Rules.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to Its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid-up entries to Bald race,
and to no added money.

Any horse distancing the field, of any part thereof.
Is entitled to first money only.

In Trotting and Pacing Races, all purses to be di-
vided Into four moneyB, as follows: Firet horse, 50
per cent.; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, 15
per cent. ; fourth horse, 1U per cent.

All Running Races into three moneyB : 60, 30 and 10
percent.

The right i8 claimed by the Association to change
the order of any of these events, should it be to Its
convenience andfor the best Interests of the contest-
ants, but no change will be made in cases where an
Injustice would be done to any of the parties who have
made entries.

Heats it. each day's races may be trotted, paced or
run alternately.

ENTRIES.
In all casps entrieo must be enclosed in a sealed en-
velope, addressed to the Secretary, Btating age, name,
color find sex of horBe, name of Bire and dam, when
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

Tim Of closing etltrlea, August 2 I si
and September llth, 1888.
Address all communications to

ALEX. LEWIS, Manager,
jy28toc25 P. O. Box 241, Salt Lake City, Utah.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

San Luis Obispo.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

Jordan River Park
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 IN PtfKSES,

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 18,19,
20, 21, OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TEOTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PROGRAMME.

PURSES $6,000.

First Day, Sept. tfctli,

Tn>tting-2;37 Class. Purse $300.

2. liunnlug— All ages, three- quarters of a mile.
Purse f200.

3. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats,
Purse, *50.

i. Running— Handicap. Purse, 3100.
Second nay, Sept. 13tl».

5. Trotting— 2;30 Class. Purse$300,

6. Ronning— All ages, half mile heats. Purse ?200,

7. Running — All ageB, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse J75.

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Third Day, Sept. f 4tli.

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 Class. Purse «300.

10. Running — All ages, .seven-eighths of a mile
daah. Purse $200.

11. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse *50.

12. Running—Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Fonrth Day, Sept. 18th.

13. Trotting anc* Pacing— 2:26 Class. Purse $400.

14. Running— All ages, five-eighths mile heats.
Purse *20 .

15. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse, 175.

18. Running— All ageB, handicap. Purse $100.
Fifth Day, Sept. 1 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. PorBe $3T0.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heats.
Parse. $200.

19. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heatB.
Purse $50.

20. Running— All ageB, handicap. Purse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. SOth.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. PurBe $300.

22. Running— All ageB, mile dash. Purse$200.

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse $75.

24. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse$100.

Seventh Day, Sept. 31st.

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for all. Puree $600.

26. Running Novel'y Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. First three-eighthe, $50; first five-eighths, $75:
first to finish, $125. Puree $250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Wednesday, Oct. 94th.

28. Trotting— Forfour-year-olds tbatneverbeat2:40.
Parse $300.

Tli urx<'ay. Oct 2 5lli .

29. Ureat Stallion Races— For horses that never beat
2:29. Purse $500.

$1,0:0 reserved for Spocial Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES for all Trotting aud Pacing races
s well as Running RaceB Nos. 2. 6. 10, 14, 18, 22 and 26,
close August 21st, 1888. Noa. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19,

20,33, 34 and 27, clow at the TfacH the day before each

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

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THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1883.

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SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September i 8th.

1- -Tbotting — For three -year-olds. Purse, $200.
Mile heats; three in five. Five to enter and three to
start; for horses owned in thia county; $100 added to
purse If 2:40 is beaten.

2— Adveetised Tbotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds ; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and Kan Luis Obispo. En.
trance fee $30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 136,1888, $10 onor before April 1st, 1888, and
$15 on or before September 1st, 188s, to which this
Association will add $100.

3— Stallion Tbotting Race — Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties of Santa Crnz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louts Obispo; three in five;
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.
SECOKDDAY, Wednesday, Sept. 19th.
1— RtJNNlNG Race — Purse, $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race — For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
forage. Five to enter ami three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse
$125; Ffee for all; weight for age.

TUIKI) DAY. Thursday, Sept. SOth.
1— Tbotting Race— (Named.) For horses owned
in this county. Purse, $150. Mile heatB; three in five.
Five to enter and three to Btart.

2— Double Team Tbotting Race— Purse, $59. For
horseB owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile heats; ihree to enter and two to start. $25
added if three minutes iB beaten.

3— Tbotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FOURTH DAY, Friday, Sept. 31st.
1— Running Race— Purse, $50. Free for all Btal-
lions Owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
one-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in Kan Luis
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

3— Saddle Horse Race— Purse, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Five to enter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 32nd.
1 -Tbotting— 2:40 cIubs; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

I— Tbotting and Pacing Race — Three minute
class. Puree $150, For horses in this county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Tbotting Race— Free for all in State. Purse,
$1000. Mile heats ;'„hree in five. Five to enter and three
to start. $200 to be added If 2:20 is beaten.
Remarks and Conditions.
All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a leSB number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the puree. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nominations.
Trotting and pacing purses divined at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first horse, 25 per cent, to the sneond
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 per cent to fourth.

American Aeeociation rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'he right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if nece*Bary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the re-

Suired number of starters appear they may contest
or the entrance money, to be" divided as follows: Ofi)&
to the first and 33 '■ : to the second.

In all raceB entries not declared out by 6 p. u, of
the day pracediuj? the race shall be required to start,

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. si. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over
except asotherwiBe specified. Running roceB will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will be' aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trottiog races, ^rivers will be required to wear
oaps of distinct colors, which must be named tn their
entries.

Entries to all the above races to close
with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
1. 1888. at 4 P. M.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The dlBtrict embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

. _, BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTER, L. M. WARDEN and GEO.
VAN GORDON. Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STEELE, President.
J. H, BA RRETT, Secretary, iujetaelO

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.

SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Mouday, September 34th.

1-Rtjnning— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $100; $75 to first burse; >^-j t« shi-i.ihI
Entrance free.

2>— Trotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all Distric*
horses. Purse,?250; first horse ?100; Becond horse *7.v
third horse 325. '

3— Running —One mile dash. Purse, $100: first
horse 875; second $25. Free for all District horses
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September -25th.

4-Selling Parse, 1250, of which $50 to second *25 to
third; lor three.year olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be sold for 41500 to carry rule weights* two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to SlOOo, then one
pound. for each *100 less down to iJ-lOO; selling price to
he stated through entry box at 6 p.m. day before the
race; one mile.

5 — Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 1886)- 825 entrance, $10 to accompany nomina-
tions; 115 additional for starters to be paid in before
6 P. si. day previous to the race; 10 per cent, of stake
money to go t-o racing fund $200, added: second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

6— Trotting STAKE-For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300.

7— Trotting -2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, |300.

Wednesday, September 26th.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. One and
one-half miles; first dialf-mile, $50: first mile, $100'
first to finish, $150.

9-Tbotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all horses that
have never beaten 2 ;40. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses
Purse, $600.

11— Pacing— 2:10 Class.

SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

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Purse, $250.
Thursday, September 27th.

12— Trotting State f.— For three-year-olds. Purse

13-Runnino— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to

enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. it. on September
18, 1888.

14— Trotting— 2:45 ClasB. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250,

Friday, September 28th.

15— Running— Free for all ageB. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600.

17— Running— One and one-half mile dash. Purse,
$300.

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heatB; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 29th.

19— Great Fifteen Mile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed rive horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horseB.

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $1000.

21— Pacing— Free 'for all. Purse, $800.

22— Consolation Purse— $250; for all horses1. that
have run at the meeting and not won: one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakeB must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. m.
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
seat of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be owned
and kept in Nevada am' California, east of the Sierra
NevadaSj for six months prior to day of race.

Entries «o all trotting: races will close
August 20, with tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTrotting Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except aB above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
Gve, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Pwrd reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitledonly to the
entrance money paid in.' When less than the required
number of starters appear, they mav contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66^ to the
first and 33 Jt to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations tare void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a Bmall forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by fi p. m. of the
day proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. the day prececding the
race. No added m«ney paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must bo named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promotly at one
o'clock P.M.

S- f. LEE, President.

All entries must be directed to

JAMES I>. TOKKEVSON, Secretary,

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MONDAY. September V-ftih.

1— TRorxiNa -Purse 3210. For S?nrn Clara Connly-
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For tbrae-y ear-olds-
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
rnor to June 1,1 b88, to be eligible to IYur nlaqa-
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 35th.
2— Trotting— purse $100. 2:35 class.
3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three--
year-olde. Closed April 1st with seven entries.

4— Tbotting— Santo Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 26th.
6— Running Stake. For two-year-olds. 826 en-
trance, $10 forfeit, 8200 added; §5u to second horse,
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
pounds. Tnree-quarters of a mile.

tj— Running— Free purse ?200. For all age*. $50 to
second horse One and one-eighth miles.
7-Tbotting— Purae $80(1. 2:i0 class.
8— Trotting— Purse $100. Three-minute class.

Thursday, September 2?lli.
9— Running— Free purse $2U0, $50 to second hoese-
For all ages. Mile and repeat.
10— TROTTINQ-Purse $500. 2:27 class.
11— Trotting— Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 28.
12— Running— For three-year-oldB. $25 entran ce'
S10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: $2 5 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13 — RuNNiNG-Forall ages. $50 entrance; $26 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.
14— Pacing— Purse *400. 2:23 claSB.
16— Trotting — Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 99th.
16— Running— Free purse $50(1, for all ages, $50 to
second horBe. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.
17— Ttottikg— Purse $600. 2:25 class.
18 -Trotting— Purse $1,000. Free for all.
Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday ,
AuguBt 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as

follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent, to

second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races bests in 5, except as

otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t> trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary .

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to itB own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid np entries of said race
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-BtarterB in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3 .

All colts properly entered in district stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such race.

If it Is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it May be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid np
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are lesB than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries.

When leBS than the required number of Btarters ap-
pear, thev may contest for the entrance money only,
divided GC>% and 83>$.
Racea to commence each dav at 2 p. m.
Our track haa had a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and fastest track in the State.
Entries close AuguKt 1 , 1 88H.

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September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

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PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

SACRAMENTO

K SPEED PROGRAMME

fl MONDAY, September 17. 1888.

1B 1— Selling Purse- 8250; ofwhich $50to 6econd,$25to

b! third; for three-Year-olds and upwards; horses en-
tered to be sold /or 81,510 to carry rule weights; two
Sounds allowed for each §100 down to 8', 000, then one
ound for each 8100 less, down to §400; Felling price to
d' pe stnted through entry box at 6 P. M. the day before
„ the race; one mile.

& 8— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foal-*

tl ' of 18d6); $.50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations;
810 additional for starters; to be paid in belore 6p.m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to rncingfund; $3C0added; second horse to save
stake; three-quarters mile.

0 ; 3— Kunning, five-eighths mile dash; District horses;
t 8100 added; entrance $2u, declaration £5; on or before
,, ' August 25th.

*' i — Kunning, three-eighths mile and repeat; parse

e - 81- 0; 8100 to first, 850 to second.

Tuesday, September 18-
5 — Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse 810i>; 875 to first; 825 to second,
t* t— Trotting 2:27 class; purse?600.

- . 7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
. peat; entrance $fi0, of which 820 to accompany nomi-
t Dation; 810 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
„ fore 6 P. m. day previous to race ; $300 added; ten per

~" cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
fc ] more starters to make a race; stakes and added
* money to be divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent.
c I Wednesday, September 19tli-

8— Novelty Race, running: purse 8-100; one and nne-
, half miles; first half-mile, 850; first mile $100; first to
finish, $2 SO.

1 9— unning; for three-year-olds; 3"0 entrance; 820 to
i accompany nominations"; §30 additional for starters;

' to be naid in before 6 p. it. day previous to race; ten
t percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $3C0
6 added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles.
§ 10 -Trotting, three-minute-class, tor District horses;

f ] purse $-t00; first horse 8150, second horse 8100, third
, horse $50.

Thursday. September 20th.
< li— "Running, mile and repeat; purse 83"0; 8150 to

2 first, 8103 to second, $50 to third.

12— Trotting,2.10class; purse $600.

13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; $100 en-
trance. $25 to accompany nomination; $75 additional
for starters; to be paid in before 6 P. M. day previous
to race; $100 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or mo.-e starter.* to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 aud
ten per cent. .

Friday, September SI.

14— Running, purBe 8300; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; District hors<-s;
purse 8150; ?10U to first, $50 to second.

16— Running Stake; for two-year-olds (foals of l&M.
V0 entrance; 810 to accompany nominations; 5lu
additional for starters; to be paid in before Bix p.m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing find; $300 added; second horse to save
stake; one mile.

17— Trotting, 2:30 class; for District horses; three in
five; purse 8^00; first 815 > second 8100, third $50.
Saturday, September *22<1.

IS— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse 81,000; 8503 to first. '--00
to second, $200 to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; 8300 to first, 8200 to second,

] I [to third.

C®*Additional races will be made each day. Classes
male up from horses on the grounds.

K CM ARKS AMD I'OMUTIO.XS.
Nominations to Stakes must be made to
) > Secretary on or before the lsf day
of August, 1888.

Entries for the purses must be made two daye pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time for closing entries
as designated by the rules. Those who have nominat-
ed in stakes must name to the Secretary in writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6p. m.
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by the
consent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be own-
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for Bix mno thB prior to day of race.
Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Assooiation rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horee Association
rules to govern running laces, except as above.

Ail trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unlesB otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the parse. Entrance
fee, lOpercent. on purse, to accompany nomination.
National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; but the Board reserveB the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
a iv day's racing, or to trot a special race. A horee
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66; to the
first and 3i>i to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing Btakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above Js takes, declara.
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one intereBt, the particular horse they are to
start in u fit be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. Noadded money paid for a walk-over.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's racea will commence promptly at one
o'clock r. m.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno, Nevada.

The Ormsby County District Fair, at Carson Cltv,
begins September 24th anil ends .September iSth. Six
day's racing; gives 37,500 in purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. D.Torreyson, Secreiary,
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
2d, and ends October 5th, Four days' racing; gives
83,500 in purees and premiums. For particulars address
Alex. Wise, Socretary, Wlunemucca, Nevada.

The State Agricultural Society has tuiiU a new track
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soil
being of such a character as to make it one of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

I1IKO. WINTERS. President
C. H. STODDARD, Secretary. J9roytse]5

California State Fair

OF 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR

NINE DAYS' RACING,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888.

SPE£D PROGRAMME 1888.

There shall ba awarded to the owner of the sire
whose get shall make the best average performance
in the races for trotting foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds, in 1887, 1888, and 1889, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California Staie Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which shall not be lesB than J200.
First Day.— Thursday, September 6tn.

TROTTING .

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
18P8, $1,370.

No. 2.— TROTTING PURSE, ?1, 200-2:23 ClasB.

No. 3.— PACING PURSE. $600—2:30 Class.

Second Day.— Friday, September Jth.

BUMMING.

No. 4.— TBE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two
year-olds; S25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; of
■which $50 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old race this year to carry three pounds;
of two or more, five pounds extra. Three quarters
of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE—
Closed in 1887, with eleven nominations. One and
a quarter miles. >■' 0 i added.

No 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— A sweep-
Btakes for there-year- olds and over, in which only
non-winners in any event this year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered herein, may
be withdrawn without incurring a forfeit Entrance,
$50, h f, with $400 added; of which $100 to second;
third to save state. One mile and one-eighth .

No. 7-FREE PURSE, $250— Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if Ihree years old.
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or upwards,
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day— Saturday, September 8tli.

TBOTTING.

No. 8— TWO- TEAR-OLD STAKE-$50 entrance; of
■which $10 must accompany nomination; $15 payable
August 10, 1888; $300 added by the Society. Closed
March 15th, with sixteen nominations.

No. 9— THE GRAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st. with six nominations; $500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:20 Class.

Four Hi Day— Monday, September lOtli.

BUNKING.

No. ll-TSE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages; $50
entrance, hf, or only $15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with $350 added, of which $100 to
second, third to save stake. Horses trat have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens if three years old allowed five pounds;
if four years old or oyer, seven ponndB. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olds. Closed in 1687, with tbirty-rwo nom-
inations; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ageB; $100 entrance; $50 forfeit; with $500 added; of
which $15« to Becond; $lu0 to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20. to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock p. m., September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two and one
quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, $300— Of which $50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to bo sold for
$1,500 to carry rule weights; two pounds allowed for
each $100 lees, down to $1,000, then one pound for
each $100 less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only, by 6 o'clock p. m. the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

CsOTJ

DOC BUYERS' GUIDE.

Colored plates, 10O eofrraviags
of different breeds, price* they are
worth, and where to buy them
Mailed for 15 Centn. •
ASSOCIATED FANCIESS,
337 S, Eighth fit. Philadelphia, Fa,

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September 11

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKE— $100 entrance,
of which $25 must accompany nomination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August 10, 1H88;
$400 added. Closed Mareh 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class

No. 17-TROTriNG PURSE, $1,000—3:00 Class.

Six Hi Day— Wednesday, September 12.

BUNKING.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY" SLOPE STAKE— For two-
year-old fillies, $25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; $200 added,
of which $25 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eighths of a mile

"o. 19— THE SflAFTER STAKE— for three-year-
olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $16 if de-
clared on or before September first ; with $400 added ;
of which $100 to Hecond; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $50
entrance; $25 forfeit, or only 915 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $300 added; of which
$100 to second; third to save stake. Three-vcar-olds
to carry 100 pounds; four-year-olds 110, pounds;
five-year olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not beat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats.

No. il— FREE POR3E, $300 - Of which $50 to second;
for all ages. Horaes that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at this meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th.

TltOTTING.

No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:26 Class

No. 23 — F.JUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE -

Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations.

$4n0 added. (Conditions same aB No. 15.)
No. 21— PACING PURSE, SBtO— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Frld»y, September I4ih.

RUNNING.

No. 25-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE -For
foals of 1886, Closed In 1WJ6, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One and one-half miles

No. 2fi— THE PALO ALTO STAKE— * handicap for
two-year olds. $50 entrance; $26 forfeit ; $10 declara-
tion; $*00 added, of which $100 to second; third to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m.,
Saturday, September 1st. Dfclarations due at 8
o'clock P. M. Monday, September ad. One mile.

No. 27— THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For tnree-
year-olds. $60 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only $15 if de-
clared on or before September 1st ; with $*0i' added, of
which $100 to second; third to Bave stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, 2, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters.

Mo. 3"— x HE NIGHTHAWK 8TAKE-For all ages.
$50 entrance; $16 forfeit; 3300 added, of which $100
to second; third to Bave stake T*0Q additional if

1:411 is beaten. Stake ';o be named after the winner
if Nifibtbxwk's ime <1:.2J) Is beaten. One mile.

No. 23— FREE PURSE. $250 - Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meetine- Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounde.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Ninth Day— Saturday, September 15th.

TBOTTING.
No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, ?l ,GC0 -Free for all.
No. SI— TROTTING PURSE, $1,100-2:10 Class.
No. 32— PACING PURSE, $300— Three year-old class

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following liberal coll stakes for
1889-90 will close August l.*t, 1888.

FOR H 889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE.— A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $f 0 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st; or $15 by
May 1. 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the money; with $500 added, of which $100 to sec-
ond ; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five pounds
extra. Maidens allowed five pounds. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.

No. 2— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— A
sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each. h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before Jauuary 1st, $15 by May
1st, or $25 AuguBt 1. 1889. Declarations void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 added, of
which $150 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of Autumn Btakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven po:inds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS* STAKE—
(To close in two-year-old form this time only.) A
sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each, h f, or only
$10 if declared January 1st; SIR May 1st; or $25 Aug.
1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by
the money; with $600 added, of which $151) to second.
$100 to third. Winner of any stake race in 1889, of
the value of $1,000 to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds exira Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
FoR 1890.
No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-A
sweepstakes for tbree-year-olis (foals of 1887), to be
run at State Fair, 1890. $100 each, h f or only $10 if
declared January 1st; $15 May 1st, or $25 August 1.
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which $1^0 to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of $1, ceo, to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5 -THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A sweepstakes
for three-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 189i'. $100 each; of which $5 must ac-
company the nomination; elO payable January 1,
1889; $15 January J, 1890; $20 May 1.1890; the remain-
ing $60 by 6 o'clock p. it. the day preceeding the
race. Payments not made as they bt-come due for-
feits money paid in, and declares entry out. $750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: Si 50 to second; $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other three- year-old stake of the value of $1,000.
five pounds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REHARKS A.\D CONDITIONS.

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

; SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC

BEACH
PARK

DRIVING

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, 10 per cent on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of o'i percent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second, 15 per cent to third, and 10 per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear, tbey may con
test for the entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
06."; to the first, and 33& to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by 6 p. M. of the day preced-
ing the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule 8,

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c/»ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished

upon application to tbe Secretary. Entries la

nil. except oiliorwhfsiaK'tl, to rinse w i'li

the Secretary, Wednesday, Aucust 1 18«8

I,. U. SHIPPER. President.

LDWIX F. SMITH, Secretary. 12m7tael

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half .mile dash, for two-year-olds;
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake.
2— Running--Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500
a— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse $1,000.
4-Pacing-3:00 class. Purse I5O0.

Second D»y — 'Wednesday.
5— Running — Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.
6 — Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Purse (600

7 Trotting— 2:10, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1,1888.
Purse 8500.
8— Trotting— 2:26 class. Purse $900.

Third Day— Thursday.
9— Running— Three- fourih mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $250 added, of
which $100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $100.
11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,0(0.
12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1 .200.

Fourth Day— Friday.
13 — Running — Three-fourth mile dash, all ages-
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all Bges. Purse
$700.

15—Trotting— County stalHons. Horses to bave
been owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.
16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse S5C0.
Fifth Day— Saturday.
17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.
18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500: $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot in" 2:15, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.
$1,600 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.
All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-oldB two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and lc per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a w*lk-over.
Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and change dates of races on programme If
deemed necessary.
Competition open to the world.
Entries to close August 1 . 1 888, with the
Seereiary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

A. G. G A^sln, President.
H, C A'RHAKT, Secretary ju30toc20

S,B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDDOT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for Hfteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., BETH COOK. ESQ.,
J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. ASHE, ESQ.. WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

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SO Lcldesdorff street,
WmarU &*B Francisco.

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FORJSALE.

Thoroughbred Brown Stallion
BIRDOATCHER,

Eight yeara old, sound and gentle: very handsome.
Two-mile record, 3:31; Mile record. 1:48ft, Ie great
grandson of " Lexington," Has been used as saddle
horse. Sold for want of use. Cheap for cash.
Address,

STCABT TAYLOR.

ft"-26 ^L C Ouotoma-Honae, San Francisco, CeL.

1888

Tpxe Ipmfa awtl j&pjorclsroaw.

151

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TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passengi

S~~ownsend Street, between Third and Fourth
n Francisco.

12:01 p | Cemetery and Menlo Park | 2:i0t

7:15 a

8:30 a
10:80 a
•3:30 p

4:30 P
•5:10 p

6:30 p
U1.-45PI

..San Mateo, Redwood and..
, .Menlo Park .„

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3:03a

.. 1*10: 02 vi

. f 4:36 P

5:42 P

6 :4u i

J I t?:5Qp

..Santa Clara, San Jose, and...
Principal Way Stations-

"II 9:03*
L.... 1|*10-02a

f 5:l21

J I 6:401

10:30 a I Aimadenaud Way Static ns \ ■ 5 :42 p

+fl7:™ A| J Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville, 1 1 lJ;'

„**» *|{ Sal/nas and Monterey i i ^.-jgg

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1:30 p| (

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R:60a| f

*r.w . i i Monterey and Santa Croz, Sunday H «.«_
T7:50a| j Excursion Train j ' TS-^p

B.-ft , I f Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton h R ,n _
8-3QA|j (SanLoiBObispo) A Way Stations, f I °-w r

a— Morning p.— Afternoon.
•Sundays excepted. tSundaysonly tTheatre train sat.
ordays only* Trains ran on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Stage connections are made with the 8:30 a. m
Train.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only 24
miles staging between Templeton and San Lai;
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through

Special Round-tbip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paralso Springs.

Special Notice — Round-trip tickets to the famone
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be bad at anj
of the Company's Ticket Offices In San Francisco
Rate, J7.S0.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

■o - ■ *„„„ ™i„ i Sold SUNT) AT MOBNTNS;

For Sundays only,] for retnrn 8ame ^j.

ForSatnrday, C 8old Saturday and Sunday only
Sunday and- good for return until following Mod
Monday, I day,inclueive,at the following rates

'88

-FAIRLAWISP

'88

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

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450
50t
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500
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants wlrn send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRL4WN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in nee at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE HUNDRED ASD SIXTY HEAD OF YOl'XG TBOTTEBS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearllng3 to five years old, all of my owd ureedluS

and nearly all STANDARD KRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLION'S AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotlers, or those already engaged who wish t->
arid to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Kairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TT-TTP fi'Ml? PPTPT? T>T A "NT is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
1HIJ VJiirj-ritluIU rXUlll aninini for sale Is printed In the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest irom
date.

THE STALLIOSS UN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (40O).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13j, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (37),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattle Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:194; Modoc,
2:194, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $flOO the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

AlPCto (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
Insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Almont Wilkes (2131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximus, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch*»n; 56
d3tn by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the Eeason, or
S80 by insurance.

Bound Trip «__ Satto

from San :m.t Men.

Francisco to *"• Tkt.

San Bruno $ $ 50 San Jose,

Millbrae 65 Gilroy....

Oak Grove .. 90 TToIlister

San Mateo 75 110 Pajaro...

Belmont 1 00 1 25 Watsonville ...

Redwood. 100 140 Aptos

Fair Oaks 1 25 I 50 Loma Prieta..

Menlo Park... I 25 1 60 Soquel

Mayfleld 125 175 Santa Cruz

Mount'n View 150 2 00 Castroville.....

Lawrences. ..... 150 2 25 Monterey

Santa Clara..... 1 75

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A.C.BASSETT, H. R.JT/DAH,

Superintendent Asst. PasB. k Tkt. Air'.

TO o

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BT THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line fori eaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Batnins* Sn o o 1 1 n g and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAW FBANCI8CO DAILY FOE

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHABMJN9

Summer and Winter Kesort ot the

Pacific roast,
with Its beaotuul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the beat of shooting
may ><e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar.
acuda, Pompiuo, Spanish Mackerej, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport*

'tee bathing facilities

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

iEE TTNSUBPASSED,
hftrtne a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of poie white
Band for surf bathtnK. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

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Individual baths, with douche and shower facilities.

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The Northern Division runs through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cru7
and Monterey, each of which abounds In game in great
variety Notably

oo.aU, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, I>eer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dailj
at San Mateo lor those well-known Retreats, PTJRI8
SIMA SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of ranee at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HOS'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are bat a short instance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to the lovera
of this manly sport.

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Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DObS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put In charge ol
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs receved In Baggage

essrlu order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, it Is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Gunstaken apart
and securely packed In wcod or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars. „ m

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Vol. XIII. No 10.
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1888.

Golden Gate Fair-

The fifth day of the Golden Gate Fair was the first when
there were features which seriously marred the harmony of
the meeting. The afternoon was fine, the attendance larger
than has been the case in former years on corresponding
duy*, the track in good Bhape and two races on the bill which
were likely to afford fine sport. In place of that there were
good reasons for dissatisfaction; but as that will be fully
treated on the editorial page, there is no necessity for a discus-
sion in duplicate.

Tne fir^t race was the 2:28 class for a purse of $1,000.
Funr of the entries appeared, viz: Bosie Mc, Franklin, Fallis
aul Bonanza. In the pools before the start there was little
differeuce in the amounts placed on the two first named, a
fa r ratio being $100 on Kosie Mc, $90 on Franklin, and $40
on Fallis and Bonanza coupled.

There were doubts before the race commenced whether all
thu Lor.-es were "meant" or not, and the doubts gave way to
h certainty in the minds of some that Franklin would not be
permuted to win if he could. He had won at Los Angeles,
was btaten at Santa Rosa, victorious again at Petalnma,
where he beat Elector and Eosie Mc, Elector winning two
heat- ; Lis fastest time made at Petalnma where he trotted the
first and second heats in 2:22.1 .

The misgivings lent additional interest to the co Litest.
Those who had made up their minds that something was
wrong, were anxious to learn how it wonld be managed;
those who were in the secret, if secret there was, were solici-
tions to know whether the job could be carried to a success-
ful termination.

After a few scores a fair start was given, Bonanza behind,
thongh his rider had nodded for the word. Franklin broke
soon after, and Fallis went on with the lead though the pace
vritB slow, the quarter occupying 37£ seconds; Franklin's
head on the wheel of the leader. At the half, in 1:13, it was
Fallis first by half a length and rounding the turn with the
same advantage, had a trifle the best of it at the three-quar-
ters. When opposite the seven-furlong mark Franklin
seemed to be a trifle in advance, but from there home Fallis
came the fastest, winning the heat in 2:26£. Eosie Mc had
not made a move for the heat, neither had Bonanza.

After that heat EoBie Mc sold for $140. Franklin $130; the
field $31. At the second score they were sent off level with
the exception of Bonanza, his driver being willing to take
the word if be was in the rear. Eosie Mc shot ahead from
the third place and was leading Franklin by two lengths at
the first furlong. He broke soon after, so that at the quarter
in 37 seconds, Eosie led with Fallis close up, and at the half
in 1:1H, Fallis was close but Franklin gaining on the lead-
ers. The struggle down the stretch was between Eosie and
Frauklin, the latter winning in 2:23$. Franklin trotted the
last three-quarters in l:45-i, though even after this exhibition
of speed the mare was an equal favorite, the betting heavy.
There is nothing to describe in the third heat furthor than to
s»y that Eosie led from start to finish, Franklin coming in
second a half a dozen lengths behind, Bonanza rather
further back of Franklin, Fallis still further away. Time,
2:26*.

It was now $100 on Eosie Mc to $50 on Franklin, $6 on
the field. The fourth heat was a stunner. Eosie went away
at a good pace, at the half in 1:14$, she was ever so farm
the lead, broke when making the second turn, came again
until within 100 yards of home, when Goldsmith slowed her
down, jogging under the wire in 2:31, the nearest of the
others fifty yards back.

Not at all surprising that complaints were entered, not a
whit remarkable that those who had wagered their money
wanted a new set of pilots at the helms of Franklin and
Fallis. Fallis had trotted a fourth heat at Petalnma with the
same driver in 2;23, and the only construction which could

be placed on losing a heat in 2:31, and so far back at that as
to mean 2:35 at the best, was that the loss was intentional.
Franklin, too, had shown to be quite a different horse than
was marked by a poor fourth in 2:31, and his second heat in
2:23£ proved that if it were owing to lack of condition it must
have been a sudden attack. Dustin was "put up" in the
sulky of Franklin, McDowell in that of Fallis. The change
was somewhat marvelous, if the acknowledgement is made
that heretofore all was straight. McDowell got the "hang of
the horse" he was driving right away, as after moving him
past the stand and back and a couple of scores he trotted
fast and steadily. Dustin was not so fortunate with Franklin
though he made a fair showing. Eosie Mc having the inside
position gave her an advantage, and she led a length at the
quarter, Fallis second. The man who was marking the
fractions for the reporters was so intent on watchirjg the race
that he failed to note the quarter, hut at the half in 1:11,
Eosie was two lengths in the lead. The same position at
five furloDgs, and from there McDowell sent the big horse
along. At seven furlongs he had a neck the best of the tug-
of-war, fell back so that his horses head was at the mare's
girth, made another effort when within a few yards of the
score, beaten by a short neck at the critical point. Time
2:23£ ! ! !

SUMMARY.

Oakland, Ang. 81, IE88, Golden Gate Fair— Trotting, 2:28 class; purse
SI ,000

J. A. Goldsraith'-s b m Eosie Mc by Alex button, dam Rose-
dale Goldsmith 3 2 111

F. P. Lowell's b s Fallis Lowell-McDowell 13 4 2 2

Chas. Davis' br g Franklin Donatban-DrPtin 2 12 3 3

S. Havey's s s Bonanza Havey 4 & 3 4 4

Time, 2:26*, 2:233, 2:26£, 2:31, 2:23$.

The pacing was for a special purse of $600, and that also
gave rise to suspicion. That may have been owing to the
doubts, so strongly confirmed, of the honesty of the preced-
ing contest. It took sis heats to decide the question of
supremacy, and though the betting chopped, San Diego was
the favorite ail of the time, the odds varying from $40 on
San Diego, $35 on Little Hope, S20 on Ontario, and $17 on
the field, Damiana, Mink and Eacquet. These were the
rates before the first heat; before the second San Diego
brought $80, Ontario $31, Little Hope $26, and the field $27.
Even after Mink had two heats and San Diego one he was
the favorite, and when Little Hope won the fourth, the
southern representative brought $50 to $52 on all the others.
The placing and time will be learned from the

SUMMARY.
Oakland, Ang. 31, 1888.— Golden Gate Fair— Special pacing race;
purae 36U0, mile baats, best 3 In 5.

H C. Airbart & Co's b g San Diego Welch 5 16 6 11

H J. Agnew's bgMinb... McDowell 12 13 6 3

W. B. Bradbury's s g Little Hope Dustin 6 3 3 12 2

L. E Clawson's f» g Damiana Goldsmith 3 5 2 2 S ro

Mr. Gordon's b g Ontario Donathan 2 4 1 i 4 ro

C X Haven's bib g Iiacqnet Nichols 4 6 6 6 5 ro

Time, 2:262, 2:23, 2:25, 2:211, 2:23J, 2:263.

The sixth day of the fair was characterized by a continua-
tion of the favorable weather, and the largest attendance of
the week. Not a great deal of difference, perhaps, from that
on the first day, though a manifest improvement, owing
probably to Saturday afternoon giviDg a better chance to
leave business affairs than at the opening of the week. The
track was in better order, owing to the racing having eDded
on Thursday, and no pains had been spared to make it firm
and smooth.

Tbe first race was the 2:22 class, and four of the Bis entries
appeared. TheBe were Tempest, Alcazar, Thapsin and Gns
Wilkes. Tempest, the favorite, at $100. Alcazar pressing
her closely at $90; the others coupled $40. Alcazar was one
of tbe great trio of three-year-olds of 1886, and the battleB
between him, Eesford and Valensin the most stubbornly
fought contests of that season. Victory alternated, and it
was difficult to award the first place. But fate was against
them. Neither Alcazar or Valensin took part in the contests
of last year, and Rexford came to &n untimely end in the Palo

Alto fire. The remembrance of what Alcazar had done was
the cause of his strong support, although it was no secret that
he had been off, and was tar from being right now. Tempest
had shown herself one of the speediest fillies ever bred in
California, having gained a record of 2:2H as a four-year-old
in a race last September. Gus "Wilkes has a record of 2:224-
and Thapsin 2:22|, This gave promise of a good race, but
with the exception of the third heat, it was rather a tame
exhibition. In the first and second heats the driver of Thap-
sin was contented to let Gus make a fight, and all that he
could do with the help of several breaks was to force the favor-
ite to 2:26£ and 2:25}. Alcazar could not trot, the flight of his
three-year-old form being beyond bis power, so that Tempest
had everything her own way until the third heat was called,
then =he was the favorite at $100 to $16, and still longer odds
seemed warranted by the superiority she had shown. The
third heat was a different thing. Tempest and Thapsin went
away from the score together, and he accompanied her around
the turn so closely that at the quarter pole in 36A seconds
she was only half a length in tbe lead. From there the paoe
was increased, and the black was even with her at the three-
furlong mark. At the half mile he had a neck the best of it
in 1:10-,-, so that the back quarter was made by the mare in
seconds, Thapsin having gone a shade faster. The second
semi-circle was rapidly trotted, with a slight advantage in
favor of the mare, and she was only a little better off until
150 yards from home. There Thapsin gave up the fight, and
TempeBt gained the first victory of the fair in straight heats.

SUMMARY.
Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, September 1, 1888; 2:22 class; poise
$1,250-
L. U. Sbippee'a b m TempeBt by Hawthorne, dam by Chieftain

Hickok 111

H. Pierce's b s Gas Wilkes by Mambrino Wilkes— Fancy

Imstln 2 2 8

E. H. Miller's blk g Tbapsin by Berlin— Lady Hubbard... Smith 4 3 2

L. J. Rose's b s Alcazar by Saltan— .Minnehaha Maben 3 4 4

Time. 2:26$, 2:26i, 2:21*.

The next race was for three-year-old pacers, and it is well
within bounds to say that no harness race for colts of that
age ever equaled it. Very lately have stakes or purses been
given for three -year-old pacers. The only instance in our
knowledge was last year at Nashvillo, Tenn., Dodd Peet win-
ning the Ewell stakes over three competitors in 2:32J, 2:27$,
2:30, Sept. 30th and October 14th, at Lexington, Ky., for a
"prize oup," against his own record, paced in 2:22.). The
Ewell stakes was evidently a one-sided race in which the
winner had it all his own way, while that of last Saturday
brought together three contestants, two of which beat Dodd
Peet's time away off and the other showed conclusively that
she could also lower it. The starters were Gold Leaf, Adonis
and Cricket, the two first-named by Sidney, Cricket by Stein-
way. When the pools first opened, Gold Leaf was the favor-
ite, but in a short time it was dollar for dollar on them, and
then Adonis brought $150, Gold Leaf $120, and Cricket $20.
It did not require much time to give them a fair start for the
first heat, and Gold Leaf having tbe pole made the most of
the advantage by going off at a lively pace. Adonis was
"locked on her" going around the turn and at the quarter in
35 seconds he was only half a length behind. Still faster
went the filly with the colt in company until he broke, and
she passed the half mile in 1:0SJ, Adonis 1:10 at the same
point. A second and a half was a long gap at the rate of
speed they were going, but the "fiery-footed" colt was surely
closing it, and rapidly as the filly nearod the goal, he showed
a still greater flight ot speed. When at the 3 in 5 distance
his head was on her wheel, McDowell had to drive with des-
peration to reach the score a neck in advance in the wonder-
fully fast time of 2:18. The last three-quarters was made by
Gold Leaf in 1:43, at the rate of 2:17£, the laBt half in 1:09$,
while the colt came from the half in 1:08. ThiB gave him a
still higher place in the estimation of the bettors, and when
tbe pool-calling was resumed he brought $420 to -
Gold Leaf, while Cricket went for $ 44,

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The second heat disclosed a still greater burst of speed.
Soon after the word was given Cricket broke and seemed so
utterly demoralized that it was any kinds of odds that she
was distanced. Gold Leaf led by a neck at the quarter which
was made in 34 seconds, the colt passing her soon after. At
the half mile, 1:07, the colt led by a length. It was too hot
for the filly fast as Bhe is, and from there he had it all his
own way. Soon after entering the homestretch McDowell
saw that it was greater than a forlorn hope to think of win-
ning the heat, he eased the filly, and Goldsmith pursuing
the same tactics also took a pull jogging in 2:'20, the conces-
sion enabling Cricket to save her distance. She lost so much
in the first quarter that she was all of 150 yards in the rear
when Adonis was at the half. She was timed from the
quarter to the three-quarters in 1:09, and must have bettered
that from the three-furlong mark to the seven-furlong pole.
B henomenally fast all round.

Any odds on Adonis. The third heat had some variations.
A fair start was made at the second score, Adonis in the lead
at the furlong mark when he broke, the fillies passed him
when Gold Leaf broke, and Cricket was first at the quarter in
35i seconds. Adonis caught quickly, however, and was first
at the half in 1:11, Cricket only a length behind. McDowell
was saving his filly, and the result waB that Adonis took it
easily gaining the heat in 2:23|, with Cricket Becond.

There were rumors that the fourth heat would be charac-
terized by being as sensational as any of its predecessors,
and it did not take long .to discover where the excitement
was to come in. Gold Leaf had slightly the best of the start
and was pacing her best. For a short time it appeared that
she could take the track, but Adonis was going still faster,
and at the quarter in 34i seconds he was half a length in-ad-
vance. Gold .Leaf surmounted that and was nearly even,
though he shook her off and reached the half rather more
than a length in front, in 1:07. As soon as the watches told
of this grand display for a fourth heat it was a "fixed fact"
that all excepting Adonis was done for, and the order was

1 2 — 3 — quite ^a long dash between the numerals repre.

senting the actors in this exciting drama. Time, 2:23.

SUMMARY,
ftollen Gite Fair, Oakland, September 1, 1883— Pacing, for three-
year-olds; S600 added.
John O'Rouxke's b g Adonis, by Sidney, dam Venus, 3 Gold-

smith 2 1 1 1

Plea^anton Stock Farm's s m Gold Le-»f, by Sidney, dam

Fernleaf, 3.. -.•• McDowell 1 2 3 2

H ilctk'6 b m Cricket, by Steinwoy, dam unknown, 3

Dustin 3 3 2 3

Time, 2:18— 2:21^-2:222— 2:23.

It is somewhat difficult to give this race a position*
Beyond question the greatest exhibition of speed eve-,
made by colts of that age either trotting or pacing. So
much better than the best at pacing that there is no room
for comparison. The fastest heat equals the fastest trotting,
that of Sable "Wilkes, which was made under more favorable
conditions. That was "against time," and though Gold
Leaf had the inside and was never headed, so that track con-
ditions were practically the same. There was a faster track
for Sable to perform upon. That pacers "come to their
speed" sooner than trotters is established, or at least ac_
cepted as established, and therefore it is reasonable to as-
sume that 2:18 is a better mark for a three-year-old trotter
than a pacer of the same age.

There is another datum to figure upon. The fastest four-
year-old trotting time is 2:16, the fastest pacing, 2:14; the
fastest five-year-old trotting, 2:14|, pacing, 2:13i- The fast-
est pacing record is 2:06i, the fastest trotting, 2:0Sf. That
pacing is susceptible of being cultivated into a faster gait
than trotting is fairly proved up to the present time, and as
a far greater proportion of trotters are bred than those which
move a "side at a time," the preponderance of trained trot-
ters, or it will be more proper to say, the small percentage of
pacers is further proof that pacing is the speediest method
of locomotion.

But tuking the best tbree-yeat-old pacer of the .East as a
guide, and California outranks Kentucky in this department
of breeding by several grades. Then, too,Sidney has distanced
all other stallions in the way of producing paoing BDeed in
youngsters. There cannot at present, be a further test in
his case, inasmuch as three-year-olds are his oldest colts.
There are so many interesting topicB to discuss in connec-
tion with these colts, that in this hurrying time the subject
cannot be handled In a manner at all commensurate with its
deserts. A large field has been opened, a mine struck, which
will yield new returns. Une of the mobt interesting phases
is that of breeding, and we can see startling episodes, many
new and frflBh ideas arising from the Btudy of the genealogy
of these youngsters.

In this connection it may be as well to state that Adonis is
owned by John O'Rourke of San Francisco, who purchased
him of G. Valeusin his breeder last year, that he was driven
at first t-y his owner, trained by Lee Shaner until he started
on his late trip to Montana, since then trained by James Sul-
livan, and we understand that the first time Goldsmith sat
behind him was when he got into the sulky to "warm him
up" fur this, his first race.

Differing from former precedents the directors resolved to
have two extra days, Monday and Tuesday of the week fol
lowing the regular meeting. This was at the request of bct.
eral i wners of horses, and the spectators could not tind fault
with the arrangement, as Monday furnished some racea
which were quite interesting, Tuesday brought to the front
another paoer fast enough to beat Gold Leaf, and mark the
fastest pacing time made in California tbia year.

There were four events on the racing programme, the first
a dash of a mile with Cito, the favorite with the pool-buyers
bringing $40. Nerva, the second phoice, $15. Spray and

Oro coupled $10. Spray iB persistent in her efforts to give
the starter trouble, but after a short exhibition of her temper,
a very good start was made. Cito and Oro went away at a
rapid pace, and at the quarter there was little difference. At
the half Oro had rather the best of the position, and he held
it to the three-quarter pole, and from that point increased
the lead. It was apparent that he had Cito btaten, though a
new competitor came into the contest, Nerva rapidly closing
the gap which at one time seemed to preclude hopes of vic-
tory. From the seven furlongs it was an exciting struggle
between the three. Cito came again, his head at Oro'a
shoulder, the head of Nerva at the saddle girth of Cito. This
she bettered so that she was the first to catch the eye of the
judges, beating Oro u neck, the same distance between Oro
and Cito. Time, 1:44.

SUMMARY.

Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, September 3, 1888— Selling; purse $300.
One milt-.
Glenwood Stable's ch m Nerva by Bob "Wooding— Lizzie Marshall, 6,

90 Hart 1

Owen Bros/a b s Oro by Norfolk— Gold«=n Gate, 4, 1l0 Leer 2

Hiram Wjllits' s g Cito by Joe Hooker— Too Soon, aged, 97.. Cooper 3

John Clark's ch m Spray by Joe Hooker-Big Gun, 6, 105 O'Niel 4

Time, 1:44.

Betting (auction pools): Cito S40, Nerva $15, field §10. Paris mutnels
paid $18.30.

The second race was heats of a mile, with Daisy D., Wel-
come and Fasilade's Last to take their places at the post.
Daisy D. was a favorite, though Welcome pushed her closely
for pride of place with the bettors, and in many pools the
rates were $100 on each of these to $12 for Fusilade'Last.

The rirst heat was apparently such an easy victory for
Daisy D. in 1:45, that before the second it was $150 on her
to $20 on Welcome, $6 on the other. The first heat Daisy
galloped all the way in front, Welcome never nearer than a
length, but the second gave promise of being somewhat
more exciting. Daisy and "Welcome made the semicircle so
closely locked that it was difficult to say which was first at
the qaarter-post, but soon after passing that point Welcome
showed in front. It was a brief advantage, however, and at
the half in the good time of 51 seconds, Daisy was a trifle in
front, Welcome fell back on the further turn, but just before
reaching the three-quarter had closed on the leader, when
she bolted to the extreme outside, permitting Daisy to come
in an easy winner. Time, 1:44.

SUMMARY.

Heats of a mile, purse $300.
Brace Cockrell's b m Daisy D., by Wbeatly— Black Maria, 5, 100

Hennessey I 1

D. Hennesfiey'e b m Welcome, by "Warwick — Aeola, 3, 90 Hart 2 3

B. C. Holly's s m Fusilade's Last, by J. W. Norton— Fusilade, 3,

90 0'Day 3 2

Time, 1:45,1:44.
Betting, firBt beat (auction pools)— Daisy D , $100; Welcome, $100;
Fusilade's Last, $12; Paris mutnels paid $9. Second heat — Daisy D.,
$150; Welcome, SiO; Fusilade's Last, $6; Paris mutuels paid $5.70.

The dash of five-eighths was another victory for the favorite,
Duke Spencer, who brought $100 to $75 on Jack Pot, $6 on
Joe Hoge. When the flag fell Duke Spencer took the lead
retaining it from there to the winning score without being
pushed to his best rate.

SUMMARY.
Five-eighths of a mile da;h, for two-year-olds; purse $250.
Frank Dppoister'e b c Duke Spencer, by Duke of Norfolk — Lew

Sptucer, 2, llu O'Neil 1

T. P. Jones' br k Jack Pot, by Joe Hooker— Lngeaa, 2, 107 Cook 2

H. I. Thornton's ch c Joe Hoge, by Joe Hooker— Viola K., 2, 107

Hitchcock 3

Time, 1 :U3,
Betting (auction pool«)-Duke Spencer, $100; Jack Pot, $75; Joe
Hoge, $6; Paris mutuels paid $10.10.

The concluding race of the day, while it afforded little
chance for description, illustrates how rapidly a horse can
lose reputation, and from being a "pronounced favorite" sink
into utter insignificance without any valid reason for the
change. The race was for the Consolation purse in which
eight were named. These were Idalene Cotton and Ella Wood,
coupled in the pools and selling for $65, Susie S. $60, Kil-
dare, Futurity, Johnny Gray and Spray (the field) $32.50,
and Sleepy Dick $12. After the run which Sleepy Dick made
in the race, heats of half a mile, it was somewhat of an
anomaly that he should be held so lightly and to prove how
utterly at fault the experts were, and how little dependence
can be placed on the general judgment in horse-racing, he
took the lead at the start never surrendering it until he
crossed the home mark in the fast time of 1:14; Susie S. was
second, Kildare third. Mr. Crittenden's new method of
Btarting waB put to another practical test in this race, and as
before proved a decided succes. What the future will show
can only be surmised, though from the present outlook it
seems to be unquestionally a decided improvement.

SUM MAE v.

Consolation purse, $.100; free entrance; three-quarters of a mile dash.

Sleepy Dick, b g, aged Barton 1

Susie S., b m, aged Cooper 2

Kildare, s k, 4 Hennessey 3

Idalene Cotton, Ella Wood, Futurity, Spray and Johnny Gray ran un-
placed. Time, 1:14.

Betting (auction poolsi— Stable. $75; Susie S.,8Bfi; field, $40; Sleepy
Dick, $ln. Parie muluels paid; Sleepy Dick, straight in the field,
$24.75; Suele S. for place $7.t>5.

The second extra day and the closing one of the series was
like its predecessors in respect to unchanged climatic condi-
tions. In fact, the afternoon was one of the finest of the
season, the track was in the best condition, and ffie attend-
ance larger than it Was reasonable to anticipate. There had
been Rome expectation of bringing the fast half-mile horses
together, but this waB a fatile hope owing to the departure
of Sleepy Dick. Had he, Lida Furguson and Cyclone met
at that distance there would have surely resulted a race
which it would do to describe in the fervid language eVoked
by the monkey and parrot controversy. Lida and the horse
with the somnolent name had shown their rapidity, Tuesduy
morning we saw enough to convince old plomperduff him-
self that the other had claims which would be pressed to the
last. With a straight half mile, an even start and equal
footing, there would be a cyclone at the finish, more properly
a tornado, as that implies a more direct line,

The pacing race, though on the whole an easy victory for
the up-country horse, was not wantiDg in exciting elements*
When the pool sales opened Gold Leaf was slightly the fav-
orite but only for a short lime, and when she brought $80,
Almout Putcheu would rate at from $90 to $100, Mink hav.
ing supporters at $15 and Bracelet at $10. Close observers
were impressed with the people who were supporting the
stallion being ready to stake their money at these odds,
knowing the mare's capacity, and reasoned that he had
shown enough to warrant the estimate. He came out in
1886 as a f on r-y ear-old, gainiDg a record of 2:23, obtained at
Sacramento in a dead heat with Mink. He is a large, tine*
looking stallion, and Tuesday's performance is an indication
of great merit. The first heat Mink broke soon after the
word was given, and Almont Patchen led to the quarter in
37 seconds, the driver of Gold Leaf being willing to take the
pace set by him for the rjrst part of the heat. He led at the
half in 1:11, Gold Leaf on his wheel, and wheu about mid-
way of the turn she was a length in the lead. McDowell made
a shoot for the pule, striking the horse with the wheel of the
sulky causing him to break and that so badly that it seemed
as though there was to be a repetition of the Steve-Whipple
affair. He was more than a distance out when he reached
the three-quarter post, but owing to McDowell easing his
mare when close at home Almont escaped the flag. Time,
2:23|. Mink second, Bracelet third. Pools opened at $40
on Gold Leaf to $24 on Tilton Almont and $5 on the other
two, but the horse picked up and when the bell rang to call
them for the seoond heat he was pressing the mare closely.
The second heat is the only one, thereafter, which requires
detail. Gold Leaf led at the quarter in 35 second;!, at the
half in 1:09A, and until the seven-furlong was accomplished
had still the best of it. Bat "Jimmy" was driving Almont
judiciously, crossing the score half a length in front of the
filly in the good time of 2:l7f. Bracelet third, Mink dis-
tanced.

The third and fourth heats were won by Almont so easily
that at no time were his chances in jeopardy, the synoposis
presenting all that iB necessary.

SUMMARY.
Golden Gate Fair, Oakland, September 4, 16e8-Special Pacing;
purse $800-
W. M. Billup's b s Almont Patchen, Juanlta — Glady

J. Sullivan 4 1 1 1

Pleasanton Stock Farm.s m Gold Leaf, Sidney— Fernleaf

...McDowell 12 8 9

J. R. Hodson'3 b g Bracelet Hodson 3 s 2 3

H. J. Agnew's b g Mink Sullivan 2 diet

Time, 2:23*. 2:17}, 2:223i 2:21*.

Maryaville Fair.

From the Harysvdle Appeal.

The opening day at the track waB rather quiet, though the
events were of sufficient interest to hold the several hundred
who went out. The drive to the grounds was made more
pleasant than usual by the absence of a great portion of the
dust, and what little breeze stirred during the afternoon was
cool.

The first race of the day was for two-year-olds, best two in
three, for a purse of $100— $S0 to first and $20 for second.
There were but two entries, Wm. Merrill's Annie E. and W.
M. Billups' Tart. The distance rule was by consent dropped,
and after Bcoring several times both got off well. The horse
took the lead, and from start to finish went at a very pretty
gait. At the quarter he was twenty yards in the lead. Be-
fore the half was reached the mare went off her feet, and
when she had recovered the horse had opened the gap to
seventy-five yards. She was pushed at the finish and less-
ened the space considerably. Tart passed the ropes in 2:58
at a jog trot. The half was made in 1:26}.

Between the heats no pools were sold. A start was made
without Bcoring. Tart took the lead, but was more olosely
followed by the mare this heat, and until after the half was
passsed the two trotted along pretty evenly, Tart managing
to keep in front. On the up turn she broke and the horse
went ahead, coming down the stretch about thirty yards in
the lead, and finishing in 2:59.

THE HALF-MILE DASH.

The next event was a half-mile dash, running, for a purse
of $120, divided for first and Becond, $S0 and $40. 0. F.
Silva's Little Dick was withdrawn, on account of being too
old, the race being for two-year-olds. A start was made with
the seoond score, and from start to finish the race was a very
interesting contest. Almond kept about a neck ahead, and
finished about that much in the lead. Time, 0:52$. No
money changed hands.

THREE- MINUTE CLASS,

The nest race was the best one of the day, and for the first
time there was a rush to the pool-bos. The purse was $250,
divided as follows: $125, $62 50, $37.50 and $25. The
entries for this race were:

M. Biegs Jr.'s Blockade, W. H. Seale's Sunflower, E. H.
Walton's Argent, J. K. Hodson'e The Dode, D. E. Knight's
Knighthood, Frank Grant's Surgeon, J. Greeley's Mill Boy,
J. B. McDonald's Fedora, A. L. Hinds Cricket, I. E. King's
Fred L., O. Raish's Patchwork, and F. G. Crawford's Bell C.

Dnrfee's Dick Baymond had been withdrawn on account of
his having made a record of 2:26 recently.

In the pools Sunflower sold first choice at $15. Argent seo-
ond at $10, Dude $5, Cricket 5, and field $2. The sales pre-
ceding the heat were made as fast as the auctioneer could
knock them down.

The scoring was made three tiers deep, the favorites not
having any better positions than the others. After three or
four attempts the positions were chauged, the result being
that the second came down was a go. Almont went to the
front with a steady and rapid gait, and the other eleven
horses strung out from a few hundred feet past the stand to
the half-pole. Almont kept well in the lead, never leaving
his feet once, though the driver of Sunflower kept hie horse
on a run until on the up turn, when he did some trotting,
aud was for a short time close behind the stallion. On the
finish Altuoat was again pressed by Sunflower, who again
broke, passing under the wire first. The judges gave Argent
first place, Cricket second, Dude third. Sunflower fourth,
and all the others distanced. Time, 2:291.

After the heat the pools were not altered much, Almont,
however, selling nearer Sunflower. Each poo) held about
$.15. After scoring three times the gong sent them on their
way. Sunflower took the lead, closely followed by Crioket.

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Almont, who was the favorite of many Sntterites, acted very
badly, going off his feet five times. He managed to regain on
the stretch, however, bat not enough to secure more than
third play. The little sorrel mare wgn the heat, Cricket sec-
ond, and Dade fourth. The finish was a teiy pretty one.

Sunflower stock in the pools went away up, selling $20 to
$10 for the test.

The third heat was then called. The mare took the lead
and retained it, being a good distance ahead at the half, but
did not increase it any. On the up tarn Dude passed Crick-
et and as the last quarter was entered; the three named wer .
almost abreast. T~he driver of Sunflower used the whip lib-
erally as they nea:red, and came in less than a length ahead
of Dude, who had made some wonderful Strides, rind Cricket
was but a short length back of tbe Dude, Argent taking a
poor fourth. Time, 2:33.

The pools diopped from $10 to $5 on the favorite. Many
of the horsemeu, however, predicted that the mare had been
put to the test, and that she could not do anything more.
They were also evenly of the opinion as to which, Dude or
Cricket, would be .he successful one.

At the start the favorite took the lead and kept it to the
half, being closely ifollowed by Dude and Cricket. On the
up tarn the three leaders closed up ;in1 tnrned into the
stretch, neck and neck. In this order they continued up to
the close, when Cricket forged ahead, closely followed by
Diide and Sunflower. Argent saved his distance though he
■Was in the ditoh for two of three seconds. Time, 2:32.

For the fifth heat but few wagers' were made. When a
start was effected Oiicket took the lead and kept it until the
Quarter was passed, when Sunflower forged ahead 'and kept
in the lead nntil near the last pole. Cricket then came to
the fore rind passed under the wire in 2:36, cljsely followed
Ijy Sunflower and iiude, Argerit being a bad fourth. Time,
2:36.

Pools began to sell well on Dude as1 first choice, being
about $10 agaiBst $4-

At the start of the sixth heat Cricket led, Sunflower second,
Ardent third, and Dude off his feet. They continued in this
order nntil the half was passed, the rear hor.se closing up on
them and taking the lead at the heiid of .the stretch, and
finishing in 2:37, followed by Cricket, Argent and Sunflower.
The backers of Dade then went wild. He had been bought
at 20 to 1. Now they offered $10 to $2. The driver of the
little sorrel mare, however, Baid he would win the race.
Both the mare and Dude had then taken two heats, bat the
Dade people had all the confidence. Sunflower took the
lead and kept it. Dude broke at the start, and was away in
the rear but regained his feet and finished second, both
horses coming in under a heavy lash. Time, '2:391.

Sunflower took first money, Dude second, Cricket third
and Argent fourth.
The race did not end until 6:45 r. M.
August 20. — The track events showed a decided improve-
ment over those of Tuesday. The attendance was much
larger than on the previous day and both horsemen and
spectators were apparently well pleased with the manner in
which things shaped themselves, The pool-box was belter
patronized, and there were quite a number of large wgers
made on positions of some of the animals in the races. The
ladies out yesterday Were Vety enthuaiastic over the favor-
ites. The judges were the srime aB yesterday. The timers
were W. P. Harkey, Irvin Ayres and J. Greely.

FIRST RACE.

. The first race of the day rr as a consolation trot, best three
in five, for a purse of $200, in wbich were entered: D. E.
Knight's Knighthood, Chas. Raish's Patchwork, J. Greeley's
Mill Boy and J. B. McDonald's Fedora. The pools sold,
Fedora favorite at $5, Patchwork $4, MiJl Boy $3, and
Knighthood $1. Tbe horses scored twice and siarted evenly.
Fedora took the lead, closely followed to the quarter by
Knighthood, who broke on passing that point. Patchwork
then went np and trotted with Fedora until on the up turn
when he went off his feet, quickly recoveing. but going off
again shortly after passing the last pole, making a bad
second at the finish. Mill Boy had stayed in the rear from
the start, and Knighthood had lagged »o that both failed to
save their distance. Fedora's time was 2:42.

Fedora sold at $10 and Patchwork at $5 before the second
heat. At the start it was very evident that the heat was to
be hotly contested. They started even and continued till
past the quarter, headsieven. Then Fedora broke, and it
looked as thought Patchwork would win the heat. On the
up turn, however. Fedora began closing up the gap, and
when well down the stretch it was very uncertain which
would win. They passed under the wire even heads and
the heat was declared dead. Time, 2,40.

Pools before the third heat sold about as they did before.
Tbe horses got a good start, but Fedora broke at the quarter
and took the ran for a considerable distance, She crawled
np, however, and on the up turn was well in the lead,
gradually increasing it to the finish. Time. 2:47.

Some of the Patchwork pool*buyers objected to Tnomas
Glascock as a driver, claiming that he was not driving her
for what she was worth. Charles Finish, the owner, was put
in the seat. A good start for the fourth heat was made.
Patchwork broke before the quarter and Fedora took the
lead and kept it, finishing easy in 2:48$.

Fedora took first money, $100, and Patchwork second $50.

HALF MILE AND BEPEAT.

The next event was a running race, half mile and repeat,
free for all, for a purse of $200. The following horses were
entered: San Luis Obispo, Little Dick, Perigrene, Little Cap,
Heenan, Minnie R. and Menlo.

In the pools Perigrene sold for $10 Pgainst $2.50 for
Minnie K and $2.50 for the field.

A. L. Hinds started the horBes at the third score. Peri-
grene took the lead, closely followed by Little Cap, who
pressed him to good time. Minnie R. third, Menlo fourth,
San Luis Obispo fifth, Heenan and Little Dick distauced.

For the second heats no pools were sold, the knowing ones
having, so they said, received a straight tip that Peregrene
would win.

Just before the second heat a Btrong southerly breeze
spruce; up, which was alike pleasaot to spectators,
horsemen and horses. Some delay was cansed by the fact
that Peregrene, the winner of the first heat, had thrown a
plate and it became necessary to wait nntil it was replaced.

The five horses got a good start and made a very pretty
spurt, though the favorite took the lead and seemingly held
it from start to finish. Minnie B. gave a close chase, but
down the stretch was tested by tbe liberal use of the whip,
while Peregrene was untouched.

Peregrene took first money, $100; Minnie E. second, $50;
Little Oap came fourth and took third money, $30; Menlo
came a third and took fourth money, $20.

THREE-MINUTE RACE.

The next race was one on which most of the interest was
centered. It was the 3-minnte race for a purse of $300.
Tbe following were the entries; C. A, Durfee'a Qossipee; L,

P. Looley's W. W.; L. E. Yates, Yolande; A. L. Hinds, Bal-
kan; Suel Harris, Director H.; W. M. Billups, Langmount.
In (he pools Gossippee sold favorite at $20, Balkan second
choice at $10, and the held for $5.

A good start was made with Balkan in the lead. Gossippee
a close second before reaching the qu trier. The others were
so slow that it waa very 66rtaiu that they would be distanced
before the leaders had passed the quarter. Until near the
three-quarter pole the favorites traveled well up, but there
Gossippee went off his feet and lost ground. Though the
gap was not lessened any, Gossippee traveled well, bat Bal-
kan seemed to be driving to shut them all out, if he conid.
Gossippee made a fair second and all tbe others were dis-
tanced. Balkan's time was 2:31|.

Pools on the second heat sold at $10 t j $6 with B .lkan as
favorite. After the start and before making the first turn
Gossippee broke and Balkan gjt a good lead, which he kept
to the finish, hiB competitor gaining but a little on him on
the last turn. He finished in 2:32\

For the third heat Balkan was tho favorite at ?10 to So,
with few buyers. A gooi start was made. Both horses
broke un the turn, but quickly recovered. Gossippee passed
the quarter well ahead, and lengthened it out so that on the
back stretch it looked as though he would distance Balkan.
He was slowed up some, and passed under the wire an easy
winner in 2:34£.

For the fourth and what proved to be the last heat Balkan
still retained the lead with the pool buyers. A good s>t*rt
was made. Gossippee broke at the quarter and lost the race.
At the finish, however, he closed the large gap, and Balkan
won the heat and race in 2:37. H" got first money, $150,
and Gossippee second, $75.

By agreement tbe 2:35 class race was put over until
promptly at 1 o'clock to-day, when all the races will be com-
menced and put through.

The attendance at the track iagust 30th was a great in-
crease over the previous days — it being conservatively esti-
mated that fully 2^000 people weTe present. The grand-
stand was tilled, mostly with ladies, while there were over
200 vehicles surrounding tbe judges' stand,- which also con-
tained many of the fair sex. The large attendance had
been" drawn by the fact that the races of the day were to
be unusually good ones. The pool-buyers were about in
large uumoers; looking for tips. There were many wise
ones without money, and they had various kinds of point-
ers to give. In fact, the btivers were all at sea from the
information they obtained. The soTest delegation was the
buyers of Wallace G., the Chico horse, as a favorites after he
had been distanced.

The management of the races of this fair is to be con-
gratulated on the success attained thuB far, and as the pro-
gramme for to-day and to-morrow embraces good running
contests, the attendance should creep upwards in point of
numbers.

The first race of the day was the 2:35 class, for a puree of
$300, divided as follows: First, $150; second, $75; third,
$45. The entries were S. C. Tryon's Eva W., A. L. Hinds'
Cricket and J. M. Dowell's Lohengrin broke after starting
but recovered his feet quickly and followed the leaders, who
were traveling nearly even. Cricket passed the half slightly
in the lead, followed by Eva. On the upturn the favorite
forged ahead of Eva and forced Cricket to do some good work
at the finish. The latter won in 2:24, Lohengrin a good sec-
ond and Eva a good third. The time at the half was 1:18.

In the pools for the second heat Lohengrin sold at $20,
Eva VV. $15 and Cricket $1. The start was good. Lohen-
grin went dfr his feet but again recovered. He kept third
place however, Cricket second and Eva in the lead until on
the up turn, when he passed them and entered the stretch in
the lead. Eva W. broke several times but was held back.
Lohengrin passed under the wire a good winner, Eva W. on
a ran and Cricket last. The heat was won by Lohengrin in
2:34. Cricket being given second place on account of Eva
W. running.

For the third heat pools sold: Lohengrin $20; Eva W. $10;
Cricket $5. The start was a repetition of the previous heat.
Lohengrin took second place after passing the quarter. Eva
W. kept a goo I lead, however, until on the up turn when
they bunched and trotted into the stretch that way. Lohen-
grin lost his chance for first place by, going off his feet,
though he pushed Eva under the wire in rapid time. The
mile was made in 2:36.

The pools for the fourth heat sold Lohengrin $10, Eva $6,
Cricket $2. At the third score a start was made. Lohengrin
went off his feet a few steps, passed the wire and took third
place, which he managed to retain to the finish, much to the
disenet of the pool buyers. Eva won without a skip easily
in 2:36.

The fourth and what proved to be the laBt heat found very
few pool buvers. Many who had Lohengrin wanted to hedge
but could find no one to accommodate them. A good send-
off resulted on second score. Eva took the lead and main-
tained it by not permitting either Cricket or Lohengrin to
close up the gap until on the stretch when Lohengrin passed
Cricket and came down but two lengths behind tbe winner.
He broke near th3 wire but recovered in time to pass on a
trot and secure second place. Eva took first money, Lohen-
grin seooud and Cricket third.

The announcement was made that the next two races, the
2-27 trot and the 2:20 pacing race, would be dovetailed.

Che first one called was the trotting race for which the fol-
lowing entries were made: Artist, Ha-Ha, Hazel Kirke, Don
Thorn is, Wallace G. and E'l. Alphens was withdrawn by
consent The purse was $600, divided as follows: $300,
$150, $00 and S60. The pools sold. Don Thomas, $20;
Wallace, $15; Artist $6; Ha-Ha $5; Fit-Id $3.

A good start was made. Ed. took the lead, Don Thomas
and°Hazel Kirke in close proximity; Artist and Ha-Ha
bein« well behind, while Wallace G. showed unmistakable
signs of fulling behind the distance flag. Before the half
was reached Don Thomas took the lead from Ed. The
three then trotted a very steady and strong gait, coming
down the stretch at a furious pace and finishing Don
Thomas first, Ed second, Hazel third, Artist fourth, Ha-Ha
fifth, Wallace G. distanced: Time, 2:295.

The next race was the 2:20 pace for a purse of *400,
divided as follows: First, $200; second, $100; third, $60;
fourt> $40. The following were the entries: George W ap-
ple Alniont Patchen, Bracelet and Pocahontas. In the
pools Patchen sold at $30 to $15 for the field. At the third
score a start was made with Patchen and Pocahontas in the
lead and traveling together. Bracelet was back and A\ apple
acted as though he was looking for a distance. Patchen
and Pocahontas went even until on the up turn, when the
former went ahead and continued down the stretch, . finish-
ing so in 2:27i- Pocahontas second, Bracelet third and
George Wapple fourth.

The next was the second heat of the trot, ho Mote were
sold on first choice. Artist was made the second choic in
pools ^Don Thomas took the lead, followed by Ld and
M-ti*t"rwhokept at a respectful distance behind and tned

Very hard for second honors. At the start Hazel Kirk©
broke, but did some good work and came in in good time.
Don won in 2:31. Ed second, Artist third, Hazel fourth
and Ha-Ha fifth.

The I-year old colt race for the Ayres stake of $150
entrance added, with D. E. Knight's Spring Box, Polk
Coats' Allie Wilkes and F. E. Griffith's Avalanche as entries
dovetailed the second and third heats of the 2:35 nice. No
pools were sold on this contest. It created great sport, as
the little fellows behaved in a manner that was very humor
ous. Polk Coats' colt took the lead and passed the half in
2:07, Avalanche a good second, Spring Box a quarter of a
mile behind. Time, 4:10. Allie Wilkes took $97 50
Avalanche $55 25, Spring Box $41 75. This race was for
colts sired by Alphens:

The second heat of the pacing contest was the most inter-
esting, as the best time was made. No pools were sold as
it was generally conceded Almont was a sure winner and no
one wanted a second choice. On the start the favorite fol-
lowed the turn from the pole and kept in the lead. Poca-
hontas and Bracelet made strong efforts for second place.
The latter led Pocahontas after passing the quarter and
came down the stretch a good second. Almont's time
was 2:22}.

The last heat of the trot was the third one, which fol-
lowed the second of the pace. Don Tomas was conceded
a winner and no betting was indulged in. Don took the
lead from the start, then came Ed and Artist, and behind
came Hazel and Ha-Ha, both trotting for most of the first
half as though they were in spans. Ed passed Artist when
near the half, and kept several lengths in the lead of him,
but could not reach the winner, who passed under the wire
in 2:26. Ed came second and took third money, Ha-Ha
third and second money, Hazel fourth and fourth money.
Artist being given last place for running under the wire.

After this the crowd began to get ready to go as it was
certain that Almont would win. The contest was for
second place. Pocahontas had it until the quarter was
passed when Bracelet did well and crept up behind Almont
who did not seem disturbed by what was going on behind
him and kept up a steady pace. When nearing the wire he
broke but fortunately recovered his feet before Bracelet
could catch him and passed in 2:27J. The money was
awarded in the order in which they came.

August 3Ist was the best day at the Fair grounds in point
of attendance that has been known there of late years. The
grand stand was completely crowded with ladies. The
ground floor was one waving mass of humanity, and on the
inside around the judges' stand were over 200 buggies con
taining irom two to a half a dozen occupants each. Alto-
gether it was estimated that 2,500 people were out there.
That is better than the attendance of any day last year."
None of this vast assemblage had cause to regret their pres
ence there, as the events were of a more interesting charactei
than the most sanguine of the admirers of horseflesh had an
ticipated would take place. The liberal applause bestowed
upon all the contests was an evidence that none were disap-
pointed.

The first race of the day wa3 the 2:40 class, trotting, for a
purse of $300, with the following entries: J. W. Dowell's
Lohengrin, R. H. Walton's Argent. O. Lawrence's Maxwell, J.
B. McDonald's Mill Boy, A. L. Hind's Cricket, and J. b!
Hodson's Dude. Lohengrin sold favorite in the pools at
$10; Argent, $6; Maxwell, $6, and field $3. A fair start
was made for the first heat. Argent took the lead, Lohen-
grin second, Cricket and Maxwell third and fourth. Mill
Boy and Dude were bo far behind that distancing was in-
evitable. At the quarter Argent was still in the lead, Lo-
hengrin a good second. He kept the position throughout
the race, though on the upturn he made a spurt and evened
up. It looked as though he would take the heat when on
the stretch, but broke and allowed Argent to go in. He waa
less than a length behind. Cricket and Maxwell came in a
good second and third. Time, 2:32.

The pools for the second heat sold: Argent, $8, Lohen-
grin, $8, field, $7. A fine start was made. Cricket took the
lead, Argent second, Lohengrin having broken soon after the
start, came third, and Maxwell fourth. In this order they
passed the quarter. In this order they also passed the half
though Lohengrin was closing the gap. On the up turn*
Cricket, Almont and Lohengrin trotted even. The latter
however, forged ahead, and came down the last quarter with-
out a break, Almont being only a length behind, Cricket
third, Maxwell a poor fourth.

For third heat pools went up to $20 on Lohengrin, $10
and $7 for the field. A good start was made. Almont took
the lead, Lohengrin second, Cricket third and Maxwell again
away behind. Argent broke twice between tbe quarter and
half and letting Lohengrin and Cricket pass him. These two
trotted on the up turn very evenly and it was not nntil near
the stre*ch that the favorite took the lead. He kept it up
without a break to the finish. Argent broke and ran. He
came in second but that place was given to Cricket on
account of tbe running, Argent third, Maxwell a poor fourth

For the fourth heat the pools sold liberally at Lohengrin
$10 to $4 for the field. A good start was made at the third
score. Argent took the lead and kept it up until he passed tbe
quarter, Lohengrin, Cricket and Maxwell coming close be-
hind him in the order named. Argent broke and Lohengrin
forged ahead, the order of passing the half being Lohengrin
Argent, Cricket and Maxwell. On the up turn Argent closed
the gap between him and Lohengrin, and Maxwell went
ahead of Cricket. On the stretch Lohengrin broke and
Argent came in an easy winner. Lohengrin recovering in
time for the second place, Maxwell third, Cricket a noor
fourth. Time, 2:37. ^

The pools for the fifth, and what proved to be fhe last
heat, sold Argent $10, Lohengrin $7, and field $2. It took
much scoring to get a start. Argent took the lead but broke
at the first turn, an 1 Lohengrin went to the lead, leaving
su oh a gap as was almost impossible for any of them to close
At the quarter Lohengrin passed in 39, Maxwell second At-
gent third and Cricket a poor fourth. Argent passed Max-
well at the half mile, but notwithstanding his great strides
was unable to overtake Lohengrin, who was winner of the
heat and race in 2.36, Argent second and second money Max-
well third and third money. Crioket dislanced. Thepurse
was divided as follows: $150, $75 and $45.

Argent went lame before tbe Inst heat and his performance
considering this, was wonderful.

R. H. Walton, owner of Argent, entered an informal pro-
test againBt the payment of the first money to Lohengrin
claiming that he has made a better record than 2:40. This
was denied by the owner, but the matter will be con-
sidered by the Board of Directors.

Th next event of the day was a running race, mile dash
for a purse of $200, divided as follows: $100, $50, $30 and
$20. The starters were Heenun, Menlo, Peregrene Adonm
and Minnie R. In the pools Peregrene Bold favom
Minnie R. $10, field $5. At these figures many pc
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Racing: Dates for 1888.

CALJEO&NIA.

Sacramento State Fair Sept 3 to 15

Stockton Fair Sept. lb to 22

Kan Luis Obispo ...Sept. 18 to 22

San Jose Fair Sept. 21 to 2?

Snsanville Fair 6ept. 24 to2&

Faclieco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair Oct.lto6

Napa Cltv Fair Oct 1 to 6

Treka Fair Oct. 3 to 6

Nat'lTrottingStallionStaktOct 20th
San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Bono State Fair Sept. 17 to 22 j Humboldt Fair Oct. 2 to 5

Carson City Sept. 24 to 29 I

N ORTHWESTEEN .

Spokane, W. T Sept. 4 to 8 I Hillsboro, Oregon Sept 11 to 14

Eugene City, Oregon.. .Sept. 4 to 7 Salem, Or., State Fair.. Sept. 17 to 22
Colfax, W. T Sept. 10 to 15 j Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

EASTERN'.

Chicago, 111 Sept 1 to 3 | Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15

Kansas City Fair Sept. 17 to 22 I Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Not. 8

Dates Claimed

l^tb District Fair, Marys\ille Aug. 28-Sep. 18

Spokane Falls, Washington races Sep. 3 — 8

California State Fsir, Sacramento Sep. 3—15

Nevada State Fair, Beno, Nevada Sep. 17—22

Stockton, California Sep. 18—29

Agricultural Association, No. 10 Fair, San Luis. Obispo Sep 25—22

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Brooklyn Jockey Club Races.

Gravesend, Ang. 29. — The extra meeting of the Brooklyn
Jockey Club began here to-day under the most favorable
meteorological conditions. The day was perfect, both for
racers and spectators. The track was in excellent condition
and the card a remarkably good one. To-day fifty -four book-
makers did business in it. There were also five mutual ma-
chines in operation. Jimmy McLaughlin has signed with
Hankins & Campbell, proprietors of the Chicago s cable, and
will finish the season with them on the same terms he had
with the Dwyer Bros.

The Dwyers, Messrs. Hankins & Campbell and McLaugh-
lin met, and the whole thing was amicably arranged. The
Dwyers have secured Isaac Murphy, the great colored
jockey, as rider for them.

A feature of the day's racingwas the photographing of the
finishes by an instantaneous process with a camera.

First ruce, three-quarters of a mile. Starters — Britannic,
Sain Harper, Jr., Little Minch, Telie Doe, Cousin Jeems,
King Crab, So So. King Crab won in 1:15£; Sam Harper,
Jr., second; Little Minch, third.

Second race, one mile. Starters — Cambyses, Bessie June,
Tattler, Aretino, Wilfred, Boi D'Or, Bohemian, Judge Mur-
ray. Judge Murray iron in 1:431; Aretino, second; Boi
D'Or, third.

Third race, one and one-eighth miles. Starters — Terra
Cotta, Kingston, Wheeler T., Sir Dixon, Yum Yum. Yum
Yum and Kingston ran a dead heat in l:43f. The owners
divided the stakes. Terra Cotta, third.

Fourth race, one and one-eighth miles — Prose, Belle B.,
Los Angeles. Los Angeles won in 1:58$; Belle B. second,
Prose third.

Fifth race, five-eighths of a mile. Starters — Long Dance,
Long Street, Beck. Hector, Glitter, Riptou, Chandler, Sonrire,
Lucerne, Omega.Glory, Enquiry, Monita Hardy, Hot Scotch,
Tigress filly. Long Street won in 1:03}; Hector second, Rip-
ton third.

Sixth race, one and one-sixteenth miles. Starters — Bobz,
Kayinond, Lottie Well, Pashaal, Broughton, Little Jim, Gal-
Ins Dan, Ballstou, Pocatello, Subaltern, My Own, Lela May,
Petulance. Lela May won in 1:49 J; Lottie Wall second, Boaz
third.

'dr. H. D. Bartlett, of Gilroy, owner of the trotting stallion
Baa's Nutwood, by Nutwood, dam by Vio's Ethan Allen Jr.
reports all material interests abont Gilroy in a prosper-
ib condition. Mr. A. H. Heaoock, of Gilroy, has ten
ifirses in preparation for the Fall circuit, one of them is an
■' ioneer, one a General Benton, one a Jim Mulvenna, a
fourth by Altamont,

Saratoga.

Aug. 28th — The racing to-day was thoroughly well enjoyed
by one of the largest crowds of the season. The principal
attraction was the Morrisey Stakes at a mile and three-quar-
ters, and while it was not by any means up to the high
standard of former years, it furnished an interesting contest,
because the horses, while not better than second class, were
pretty evenly rratched in point of speed and endurance.

The first race to-day was for a purse of §400, of which $50
and the entrance money, $15 each, to the second horse; for
maiden three-year-olds; colts to carry 110 pounds, geldings
107 pounds, fillies 103 pounds; those not having been placed
stoond this year in a race of the value of $1,500 allowed five
pounds. Three-quarters of a mile. These horses started:

Horse. Weipbt. Jockey. Odde.

Sheriff O'Neill 102 Fitzpatnck 15 to 1

Lovelace 105 Ossler 10 to 1

Vendetta 1P2 Stoval 6 to !d

Col. Zeb Ward 105 Penny i to 1

Bellwood 102 ...A. Morse 1 to 1

Pinto 105 Williams 6 to 1

Anctions-Bellwood, ?10; Col. Zeb Ward, ?8; field, 825.

Allentown got away in front, Pinto Becond, and Zeb Ward
third. Allentown and Pinto ran lapped to the stretch, when
Bellwcod came throngh and won easily by a length, Zeb
Ward second by a head, Allentown third. Lovelace, Ven-
detta, Sheriff O'Neill and Pinto in the order named. Time,
1:174-

A RACE FOE VOSBUBG.

Five Bpeedy horses came together in the second event,
which wbb a free handicap sweepstakes of $20 each, if not
declared out, with $500 added, of which $100 to the second
horse. One mile and a sixteenth. These were the condi-
tions:
Horse. Weight. Jockey. Odds.

James A. II 104 Booth 20 to 1

Oarsman 1U7 Ossler 7 to 5

Letretia 103 Williams 6 to 1

Dad 105 Stoval 7 to 2

Yostrarg 100 Moore - 5 to 2

Auctions: Oarsman $15, Vosbnrg £12, field 525.

Letretia got away first and led to the stretch, when Vos-
bnrg came away and won easily by four lengths, Letretia
second, by two and a half lengths, Oarsman third, James A.
II. fourth and Dad fifth. Time, l:50f.

Mutuels, No. 423, paid $22 50.

The Morrissey Stakes was the race of the day and came
nest on the programme, and was especially notable for the
large amount of money invested on Montrose, last year's
Kentucky Derby winner, who was made a tremendouB favor-
ite by the western men. The conditions were: The Mor-
rissey Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes for all ages, $60 each,
half forfeit, or only $10 if declared out by July 15, with
$1,000 added, the second horse to receive $250 and the third
$100 out of the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. These
started:
Horse. Weight. Jockey. Odds,

Wary. Ill SVilliams 1 to 1

Pee Weep 98 OBBler 4 to 1

Montrose 121 J. Lewis 1 to 3

Young Sweep 94 Penny 20 to 1

Auction: Montrose $50, field $60.

Young Sweep led off, Pee Weep second, Wary and Mon-
trose lapped. No change occurred until the stretch was
reached, when Montrose and Pee Weep came away, Mon-
trose winning after an exciting fini&h by a neck, Wary third,
eight lengthB away. Toung Sweep was beaten off. Time,
3:07. Mutuels paid $9.60.

Five horses competed in the dash of five furlongs, which
was fifth on the programme. It was for a purse of $400,
encrance money, $15 each, to second; for maidens two years
old; those not having been placed second in a race of the
value of $1,000 allowed four pounds, or if beaten more than
once at Saratoga, seven pounds. These were the contdstants:

Horse. "Weight. Jockey. Odds.

Vendetta 100 Ossler 1 to I

The Eaven 105 Hyslop 3 to 1

Chestnut Belle 100 Penny 3 to 1

Penman 103 Stoval 10 to 1

Cora L 100 Sammons 20 to 1

Victoress 100 Williams 2 to 1

Auctions: Victoress $20, Chestnut Belle $10, field $25.

The race was won by Chestnut Belle, Vendetta was second,
and Penman third. Time, 1:04J.

August 29. — One of the best extra cards of the meeting
was run off to-day. The track was fast and the fields fairly
large for the next to the last day of the meeting. The at-
tendance was very large and the meeting spirited. Several
other bookmakers drew out, leaving only fourteen doing bus-
iness to-day, and these got badly hit, as five straight favor-
ites won in succession. Starter Sheridan, however, again
came in for much criticism about his careless starting.

The starts of the second and fourth races were about as
bad as they could be, Miss Mouse in the fourth getting oft'
fully three lengths in front. Had she won there would have
been an unpleasant scene, but fortunately Stoval, by the
hardest kind of riding, got Zero up in the "last furlong and
beat Miss Mouse out by a very short head. Perkins and
Tornado, the other favorites in the race, were virtually
beaten when the flag fell, though Perkins did finish a poor
third. Stoval also rode Tessa K., the winner of the first
race, and Harry Glenn, a strong second in the second event,
the day's work being a good one for this lucky jockey. Most
of the better class of riders are now at Coney Island and
good jockeys are scarce articles here at present.

The first race was an easy one for the favorite, Tessa K.
She took the lead as they ran out of the chute and held it
all the way, beating Minnie Palmer cleverly. A bad start
marked the second race at a mile. Cruiser was a strong fav-
orite, with Jaubert and Harry Glenn next in favor. When
the flag fell, between Chickahominy, Cruiser and Jaubert,
the leaders, and Cooper and Fenelon, the last ones, there
must have been four or five lengths. Cruiser and Chicka-
hominy led past the quarter, when Cruiser ran out and was
never reached. St. Nick and Jaubert ran second to the
stretch, where Harry Glenn came so strong that Williams
had to ride Cruiser to win by a length und a half in 1:43}.
Jaubert was a fair third and his boy seemed to be asleep all
the way up the stretch. He is in again to-morrow and may
be looked for to do better than he did to-day. The Lamas-
neys also won the third race with Climax. The epeedy
gelding was a big favorite, but at one time it looked Is if he
would be beaten. Percy, Red Prince and Business ran in
close order to the lower turn, where they were joined by
Noonday and Climax, the five entering the stretch all to-
gether, with Bonnie S. in a pocket behind them. Climax at
the eighth pole had hard work to get through, but onoe in
front he stayed there, winning, with not much to spare, by
a length and a half. Red Prince would have got the puce,
but his jockey was pinned in so he could not use his whip
handily, and Business justbeat him a nose in the last jump.
Noonday was close up,

The fourth race saw three favorites in Zero, Tornoda und
Perkins. The start, as noted, beat all but Miss Mouse and

Zero, and the latter just snatched the race out of the fire
solely by Stoval's great finish. Both horse and rider were
loudly applauded for their good work.

The steeplechase, won by Sanford, the favorite, showed
the difference between good and bad jockeys, This horse on
Saturday last, with a poor jockey, showed to great advautage
and should have won. To-day that artist and cross-country
rider, Pat Meaney, had the money on Sanford, and although
he broke a martingale at half the trip, he won with the great-
est ease when be cut loose in the last quarter. Proctor Knott
left to-day for Coney Island. By to-morrow night horse
haven will be nearly depopulated.

SUMMARIES.

This was the last day but one of the race meeting here
The weather was clear and the track fast.

First race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile. Starters— Cora L.,
The Longfellow, Lucy Garnett, Tessa K., Fiddlebead and
Minnie Palmer. Tessa K. won in 1:12J, Minnie Palmer,
second, Fiddlehead third.

Second race, one mile. Starters— Jaubert, St. Nick, Pat
Regent, Neoskaleeta, Chickahominy, Harry Glenn, Cruiser,
Donald, Fenelon and Harry Cooper. Cruiser won in 1:43 J,
Harry Glenn second, Jaubert third.

Third race, one and one-eighth miles. Starters— Climax,
Percy, Noonday, Business, Red Prince and Bonnie S. Cli-
max won in 1:59, Business second, Red Prince third.

Fourth race, three-fourths of a mile. Starters— Crich ton,
Littrol, Miss Mouse, Earnest Race, Alta, Not Guilty, Perkins,
Zero and Tornado. Zero won in 1:17 J, Miss Moose second,
Perkins third.

Fifth race, one and one-half miles. Starters— Stanford's
George McCullough, Evangeline. Sanford won in 3:03J;
George McCullough second, but was disqualified, and Evan-
geline was given plaoe.

ENTRIES.

Following is the programme for to-morrow's races.
First race, one mile — Noonday, 105; Climax, 107; Cata-
clysm (formerly Catesby gelding), 107; Business, 94; Clara
C, 93; Queen of Elizabeth, 93; Spinnet, 105; LaClair, 100;
Jaubert, 103.

Second race, Relief stakes, one mile and five furlongs —
Young Sweep, 98; Alexander, 98; Joseph, 103; Melodrama,
103; Belle D'or, 105; Pee- Weep, 112.

Third race, mile and one-eighth — Red Prince, 98; Cruiser,
104: Vosbnrg, 107; Dad, 107.

Fourth race, sis furlongs— St. Nick, 105; Royal Arch, 110;
Tornado, 101; James A. II., 116; Vendetta (three-year-old),
S4; Zeb Ward, 105; Perkins, 103; LaClair, 108; Criohton,
101; Pinto, 99; Bronzomarte, 108; Remsen, 84.

Fifth race, steeplechase, two miles and three-quarters — Jim
McGowan, 161; Willie Palmer, 130; Percy, 134; Beechmore,
143; Wheatley, 141; Killarney, 135.

August 30th — No better weather could be desired than was
vouchsafed race-goers to-day. Consequently there was a very
large attendance at the wind-up, the grand-stand being
uncomfortably crowded. The track was fast and the racing
spirited, although owners were handicapped by a scarcity of
jockeys. Bender was here, but his suspension down below
kept him on the ground, and as Williams could not well be
divided, the LaMasneys bad the best of it as far as mounts
were concerned. The usual traditions of get-away day were
fully sustained to-day. Few bigger upsets than the first two
and last races have taken place this meeting, and the heavy
betters were correspondingly downcast. The bookmakers
did not win as much, however, as might have been expected.
Joseph had a good following at 25 and 30 to 1 and Killarney
at 10 i o 1 waB backed by all the small betters for good money .

The first race was a runaway victory for that very uncertain
msre Spinette. She was third off to Climax and Clara C, but
the stable boy on her got to the front on the turn, and, open-
ing up a gap, led six lengths past the half-mile in 51 seconds,
where Clara C. was second, pulling hard; and, had her boy
gone on about his business, he would have been second or
better, but he was watching Climax. The latter showed sec-
ond in the stretch, but oould not reach Spinette, who won by
two lengths in the rapid time of 1:43. She was a 20 to 1 shot
in the betting at one time, and closed at 15 to 1.

Pee Weep teas the cinch in the Relief Stakes, it' being
thought too far for Belle D'Or. Pee Weep made all the run-
ning, Joseph second, and in the last furlong the last named,
a 30 to 1 shot, reached the favorite and be it her two lengths
amid great excitement. The winner is nearly a brother to
The Bard by a son of Lexington out of The Bard's dam. His
people did not back him for $1. Cruiser and Perkins, the
next two favorites, landed after a hard race in each event.
Cruiser led all the way, and just out-3tayed Vosbnrg by half
a length in the fast time of 1:56$.

The start for the selling race was bad. Bronzomarte and
Crichton led to the stretch, where Perkins, Royal Arch and
James A. reached them. The finish was a great one, Perkins
ahead, in front of Royal Arch, Bronzomarle at the latter's
head and James A. only a head further back.

Tbe North American steeplechase was considered a moral
certainty for Willie Palmer or Wheatley. Monte Cristo was
added at the last moment. Killarney was a wild horse in the
race. He led from two to twenty lengths all throngh, struck
the flat three lengths from Beechmore and Willie Palmer,
and beat Beechmoore in hand for the $1,500 prize. And this
dosed the meeting.

Following are the results of to-day's races:

First Race— One mile. Starters— Catachyism, Business,
Clara C, Queen of Elizabeth, Spinette, Jaubert, Climax.
Spinette won in 1:43; Climax second, Clara C. third.

Second Race — One and five-eighth miles. Starters — Pee
Wreep, Belle D'Or, Joseph, Alexandria, Young Sweep.
Joseph won in 2:53; Pee Weep second, Young Sweep third.

Third Race^ — One and one-eighth miles. Starters— Cruiser,
Vosbnrg, Dad. Cruiser won in 1:56$; Vosburg second, Dad
third.

Fourth Race— Three-fourths mile,-- Starters — Royal Arch,
James A. II , Perkins, La Clair, Vendetta, Remsen, Bronzo-
marle, Crichton, Pinto. Perkins won in 1:17; Royal Arch
second, Bronzomarle third.

Fifth Race— Steeplechase. Two and three-fourth miles.
Starters — Willie Palmer, Monte Cristo, Wheatley, Beechmore,
Killarney. Killarney won in 5:22; Beechmore second, Willie
Palmer third.

Tbe Brooklyn Jooky Club are photographing the finishes

of all races by the instantaneous process.

We were informed that at the sale of Col. Yonnger's Short-
horns, Ang. 15th, the Duke of Kirklevington, 31123, was sold
to S. N. Stranbe of Fresno, for $500. The one bought for
$500 was a young bull, the 30th Kirklevington of Forrest
Home. Duke of Kirklevington was bought next day at priv*
ate sale by Mr. btranbe for $ 1,000.

1888

!£Ite fpueeder and jiporismau.

Sheepshead Bay.

September fourth was an ideal one for racing. The tem-
perature and track were alike perfect, and the sport exciting.
For the betting fraternity, however, the day was anything
but good. Not one of the sis events was won by the favorite.
Two to 1 shots, an 8 to 1 chance and three others at the re-
spective oddB of 5, 4 and 3 to 1 testifying to the slaughter of
the knowing ones.

For the California stables the day was a good one, the Pa-
cific Slope Becnring both the stake events. Haggin's two-
year-old filly Sonoma won the Belle's stakes and Senator
Heart's great filly Gorgo the Siren stakes. The latter is prob-
ably the best bred filly in America, and the style in which
she beat Yarn Yum to day stamps her a worthy daughter of
the great racehorse Isonomy and the Hermit mare Flirt.
Gorgo had done such good work during the last few days as
to cause many people to back her even against such a fast
filly as Yum Yum. With s-x of the entries scratched there
were only four Btarters for the Siren Stakes, Haggin's Yum
Yum, Hearst's Gorgo, Lukela d' Peg "Woffington and Geb-
hardt's Lilyship. In the ring the betting was 100 to 60 on
Yum Yum, 3 to 1 against Gorgo, 12 to 1 against PegWoffiing-
ton and 50 to 1 against Lilyship. A deal of money went on
Gorgo and her price shortened at the post to 2 to 1.

The start for the race was the worst Caldwell has made so
far this meeting. Gorgo was a length in front of Lilyship,
and Peg "Woffington, with the favorite, Ynm Yum, at least
four lengths behind all. Wmchell, had he been prudent,
would then have made up his ground slowly with Yum Yum,
but he whisked her up to the others in the run to the turn.
On the back-stretch the four were were bunched, Gorgo lead-
ing half a length. On the lower turn, however, Gorgo and
Yum Yam, drew away from the other two, the former nearly
a length ahead. Coming around the bend for home Gorgo
seemed to hold Yum Yum safe, and ia the stretch Gorgo drew
away and won by two lengths from Yum Yum, in the fast
time of 1:55 3-5. Peg Woffington was a fair third and Lily-
ahip was beaten off. The winner was but little distressed by
her fast race, and in the paddock later on she was surround-
ed by an admiring crowd. All connected with the stable won,
and Fred Littlefied, her jockey, received some handsome
douceurs for his good work.

HAGGIN'S SONOMA IN FfiONT.

The Belle stakes brought out ten starters and Withers
Chemise was a warm favorite, with Haggin's Sonoma for
second choice, The latter had not run since the Saratoga
meeting, and there were doubts as to whether she would stay
the distance, but all such surmises proved unfounded.

The race was run over the straight course and Sonoma,
Minnie Palmer and Kerena with Chemise close ap made the
running for half a mile. At the main track, however,
Sonoma was taken to the front by Winchell, and denying the
challenges of the Lioness and Mjbb Cody, she won cleverly
by two lengths in 1:17 2-5. The betting was 5 to 1 against
the winner.

A big upset began the day by Bradfords beating Little
Hinoh at seven furlongs. The latter was ridden by Coving-
ton, who is hardly strong enough to do justice to the horse,
and Bradford, who was at 8 to 1 in ihe betting beat him half
a length in the rapid time of 1;27 2-5, well up to the record.
Lottie Wall was a close third. King Crab did not get away
well.

A big field of fourteen faced the starter for the second race.
Boaz was a strong favorite, and would have won but for
being pocketed in the last furlong throngh Hamilton's
stupidity, Unique won after a close tight with Little Minnie,
and Boaz was a close third. Unique was a twenty-to-one
chance, and after the race was bought in by his owner for
$5000 advance.

An equally big surprise followed in the fourth race — the
Flight Stakes. Cotton's two-year-old colt, by Billet, out of
Juanita, beat the favorites, Grisette and Grimaldi, in the
fast time of 1581-5 for seven furlongs. The winner had
only eighty pounds up, and was a twenty-to-one shot in the
books and forty-to-one in the mutuals: Freeman rode him
and also Unique.

The last race on grass witnessed the over-throw of another
hot favorite. Inspector B. led for nearly a mile, when Cam-
byses and Tattle headed him, and the latter won by half a
length after a disperate tussle. Tattler was a four-to-one in
the betting.

Coney Island.

New Yobk, Sept. 3. — The Futurity stakes of the Coney
Island Jockey Club, the first of the great Produce stakes,
were captured this afternoon by Proctor Knott, the Ken-
tucky gelding for whom Lucky Baldwin offered $30,000 be-
fore the race, which was $41,675 to the winner. Sam Bry-
ant, who owned the gelding, refused the offer as he had
previously refused the offer of $40,000 made by August Bel-
mont. As the result proved, he could afford it; but the
gelding had a hard time to win the race, for he only beat
Haggin's Salvator by a scant half length, and Galen, "the
Chicago wonder, " who was third, by a length and a half.
These three horses were the only horses ever in the race.
Galen jumped away in front of the field of fourteen when
Starter Calledwell sent the nags away to as good a start as
was ever seen on a race-track. Proctor Knott and Salvator
caught him at the end of half a mile, and a hot fight ensued
to the finish, Proctor Knott and Salvator fouling each other
in the stretch. Hamilton, who rode Haggin's colt, claimed a
foul, but it was not allowed, because one was as much to
blame as the other, and so California was beat out of the
richest racing prize of the year.

The race was over the new straight-away course, which,
not being quite in condition, accounts for the slow time
made, 1:15.1-5.

There was a tremenduous crowd at the track and about
$2,000,000 was bet there during the afternoon.

Baldwin's Laredo, a hot favorite for the opening dash at
three-quarters of a mile, was beaten by both Britannic and
Sam Harper Jr., after a hot fight in the stretch. Baldwin
lost $5,000 on the race. Haggin ran third in the sixth race
with Daniella to Strideway and Volunteer, the latter of Fred
Gebhardt's string being the favorite.

These were the only Calif or niang which ran, except
Hearst's Philander, who finished eleventh in the Futurity
stakes, never being among the leaders.

First race, three-quarters of a mile, Britannia won, Sam
Harper Jr. Becond, Laredo third. Time, 1:14 4-5.

Second race, the Great Fall stakes (selling), one and an
eighth miles, Frank Ward won, Bordelaise second, Lela May
third. Time, 1:56.

Third race {for Twin City horses), one and a quarter miles,
Egmont won, Badge second, Lelex third. Time, 2:08.

Fourth race, the Futurity stakes, three-quarters of a mile,
Proctor Knott won, Salvator second, Galen third. Time,
1:15 1-5.

Fifth race, one mile, Niagara won, Pasha second, Kaleido-
scope third. Time, 1:43 2-5.

Sixth race (on the turf), three-quarters of a mile, Stride-
away won, Volunteer second, Daniella third. Time, 1:16 1-5.

The Helena (Montana) Races-

Monday, Angnet 20 — Running. Three fonrths mile; purse S200.

Whitmore Broa.'ch f Laura D — Glen Dudley 1

E. E. By bee's bfSuperba— Flood 2

W. H. Babb'a s c Diavolo — Shannon if

D. K. Wins' b h John Kail— Woodbury 4

Time, 1:16*.
Same Day— Eunning. Sis hundred yards; Purse $100.

H* K. Baker's b m Sunday— Sun Dance 1

S. M. Leduc's b g Red Elm 2

W. H. Babb'sch g Bogus— Ophir 3

Muldoon, Sorrel John, Ocheeko Bill, Jim Miller, Weasel and Green
Preuitt ran unplaced .

Time.0:30J.
It was in this race that the bay gelding Green Preuitt,
which has often given trouble, threw his rider, Fisher
Blevins, son of Daniel Blevins, causing instant death.

August 20— Trotting— 2:32 class; pursfl $200.

C. G. Bradsnaw's b g Col. Braisn&w — Messenger Chief 1 1 1

Alfred Gonzales" b h Junio — Electioneer 2 3 2

Wesley Walter's b m Leona 3 2 3

F. Fancher's b g Prince ± i i

Time, 2:26$, 2:32J, 2:39*.
Tuesday, August 21— Banning. One mile; purse S200.

W. F.Matlock's b m Repetta- Alarm 1

Moorhouse, B. & Co.'s ch g Daniel B — Glenelm -.. 2

W. H. Babb's Duffy Winters -Patsy Duffy 3

H. K. Baker's ch g Vice-Regent— Regent 4

Time, 1:44.
Same Day— Running. One niiie and a half; for three-year-olds;
parse ?50 each; 5500 added.

Moorhouse, B. £ Co.'s ch f Nevada — Regent 1

Whitmore Bros.' s c Coloma— Joe Hooker v 2

R. E. Bybee's ch c Oregon — Monday 3

Time, 2:39*.
August 21— Trotting. 3:00 class ; purse 3500.

Sam Scott's b m Fanlasie — Eauchero 1 2 1

C. R. Ficketfs gr g D. E. W.— A. W. Richmond 2 12

F. Fancher's ch s Dennis Ryan-Berlin 3 3 3

Wm. Walter's brm CarrieC 4 4 4

Time, 2:31*. 2:31*. 2:29.
Same Day — Trotting, Stakes for two-year-olds; purse 850 each, 3100
added, and $300 more added if 2:50 be beaten.

Marcus Daly's b m Hattie D— Electioneer 1

C.B. Jeffery's b h Tempest Belmont— Tempest dis

Time, 2:42.

"Wednesday, August 22. — Running; six furlongs; pioneer
stakes, two-year-olds, $50 each, $500 added.

B. E. Bybee's b g Jubilee — 2d Lexington 1

R. E. Bybee's b g Broadchurch— Lens ter 2

Whitmore Bros.' b c Pat Curran— Glen Dudley 3

W. H. Babb's ch g Arthur H ran unplaced.

Time, 1 38.

Same day — Running; half-mile heats; purse $300.

W. H. Babb'sch g Bogus— Ophir 1 1

A. N. Leduc's b g Red Elm— Glen Elm 2 2

Whitmore Bros.' b m Laura D— Glen Dudley 3 3

H. R. Bafeer's b g Sunday —Sun Dance dis

Time, :4B— :48.

Same day — Running; one and one-fourth mile; purse $500.

Moorhouse, Blevin & Co. ch f Nevada — Regent 1

H. H. Baker's cb g Vice -Regent 2

W. H. Babb's Diavolo— Shannon 3

Matlock Bros.' b m Repetta— Alarm— unplaced.
Time, 2:14 J.

Same day— Trotting; 2:27 class; purse $400.

Marcus Daly's b h Senator — Strathmore Ill

A. C. Beckwith's bm Ollie-Strathmore 2 2 2

M.Williams' b g John F.— Unknown 3 3 4

W. BL Raymond's b m Carrie Bell - Commodore Belmont 5 5 3

C. Ficketfs br g Contractor— Saltan 4 4 5

Bradshaw's b g Col. Bradshaw — Messenger Chief 6 6 6

A, C . Bray's b m Kitty Ham dis

Time, 2:26i— 2:24$— 2:25.

Helena, Mont., Augnst 23d — The races to-day resulted as
follows :

First race, Oro Fino stakes, trotting for 4-year-olds, $50
each — Ben Cole was the only horse that started. He went
around the track in 2.42 and saved his Btake money. Pro-
castination, Deputy. Govenor, Gregory, John A., Don L.,
Hamlin, Hiawatha, Hyde and Almost were drawn.

Second race, running, three furlongs — Babb's Bogus (Echo,
Or.) won, Leduc's Red Elm (Salt Lake) second, Morehouse's
Daniel B. (Butte) third; time, 0:35£.

Third race, running, handicap, six furlongs — Babb's Roly
Boly (Echo, Or.) won, Morehouse's Ida Glenn (Butte) second,
Sutton & DeCamp's sorrel John (Idaho) third; time 1:1U.

D. R. Wells' John Hall, W . H. Babb's Bogus. Coo'mbs'
Mart Wilder, Stafford's Eddie R.( Baker's Vice Regent and
Oregon were strung out in a line, some of them just getting
inside the distance flag.

Fourth race, running, one and a quarter miles — More-
house's Nevada (Butte) won, Baker's Vice Regent (Helena)
second, Babb's Diavolo (Echo, Or.) third; Matlock Bros.*
Repetta (Pendleton, Or.) fourth; time, 2:14$.

Fifth race, trotting, special, for named horses: purse $300.

Lafferty's Bishop Hero 12 11

Jeffries' Lady Don 2 1 2 2

Wes. Waters' Carrie C 3 4 4 3

Lee Shaner's Murray 4 3 3 0

F. Fancher's Dennis Ryan 5 5 0 0

Time, 2:27$, 2:361, 2:31j, 2:34J.

Aug. 24th — To-day was the best of the races, the trotting
event being especially exciting and interesting. Five heats
were contested without settling tbe question of superiority,
and postponement was necessary until to-morrow. The bet-
ting was on an enormous scale, even for Helena, and the
people here are noted for their recklessness in laying wagers
in the pools. The men who played the mutuels in 2:33 trot-
ting race and guessed the lucky horse made big winnings, in
the proportion of $ 125 for ¥5 in three of the heats . Probably
$100,000 changed hands during the day. Bishop Hero would
have won the 2:38 trotting race in tbe fifth heat, but for an
unfortunate break when he was within fifteen feet of the
wire, hie driver touching him with the whip when he was
closely pressed by Fantasia and I. J. S., being a nose ahead
of the former and a half a length in advance of the latter.
He went off bis feet when he was almost under the wire.
The summary was as follows:

Same day— Trotting, 2;28 class. Purse, 8500.

Sam Scott's bm Fanlasie— Eauchero 4 6 5 3 1 1 1

Piatt & AlcCombs' Bishop Hero (Helena) 34 11223

Gonzales' Junio (San Francisco) 1 1 4 2 5 3 2

Chas. Ficketfs D. K. W. (Los Angeles) 1 2 b 5 4 dr

I.J.Rtarbuck'al. J.8. (Salt Lake) 6 3 2 4 3 dr

Wesley Walter's Gold Duke (Baker City, Or.) 0 6 dis

Time- 2:d0, 2:28, 2:30, 2:29}, 2:27j, 2-30i, 2;30.

I. J. S. came in next to Junio in the second heat, but was
set back for running. Junio broke badly in the fifth heat.
Race finished August 25th.

Second race, trotting, Nursery stakes, for 2-year-olds bred
and raised in any of the territories or Oregon, $50 each, $100
added; $300 more if 2:55 is beaten.

E. Pinkbam's Peri (Boise City) 1 1

Beck & Fisher's Recruit (Helena) 1 d

O. B. Jeffries' Tempest Belmont (Butte) , cUb

Time-2:56fr, 2:51

Third race, running, 2-year-olds; purse of $300; five fur-
longs— Bybee's Broadchurch (Portland) won, Whitmore Bros'
Pat Curran (Portland) second; Babb's Arthur H. (Echo, Or.)
third. Time — l:06i. Morehouse's Arlce (Butte) was drawn.

Fourth race, running, mile heats, purse, $1,000.

Matlock Bros.' Repetta (Pendleton) , 1 2 1

Whlttmore Bros.' Coloma (Portland) 3 1 2

Morehouse's N'evada (Butte) 2 dr

Babb'e Duffy Winters (Echo, Or.) dr

R. E. Bybee's b m Keepsake— Flood 4 dr

Time— l:43i,l:4«i, 1:60.

Nevada and Keepsake were drawn in the second heat.

August 25. — Ab predicted, Fantasie won the unfinished
2:3S trotting race this morning at the fair grounds, in the
seventh heat. Daring three of the five heats trotted yester-
day afternoon she had not gained a place. In the fourth
heat she came in third, and in the fifth defeated Junn and
Hero, after each had won two heats. The wise men pre-
dicted that she would win this morning, and she did in two
straight heats, Hero scoring second in the sixth and third in
the seventh, Juno third and second respectively. I. J. S.
and D. K. W. were drawn. The time for the sixth and
seventh heats were 2:30 and 2:30*. All the heats were made
in about the same time, the range being from 2:27| to 2:30i.
Fantasie waj favorite in the pools to-day, but everybody
wanted to back her, aud the wagers were not so heavy as on
yesterday. The other events were as follows:

Second race, special running, 600 yards, purse $200 — John
Coomb's Ocheco Bill won, John Cutton's sorrel John second,
Stafford's Eddie R. third, Geo. White's Carriboo Chief, Ales.
Works* Glenato O.; time, 0:32*. Baker's Blue Boy was
drawn.

Third race, running, five furlongs, purse $300 — More-
house's Daniel B. won, Babb's Bogus second, George White's
Green Preuitt third, Babb's Roly Boly, Fisher's T. L. Dan-
iel B. made the remarkable time of l:03f. Green Preuitt is
the torse that killed Fish Blevins the other day. Daniel B.
was the favorite.

Fourth race, trotting, free for all, purse $1,500.

LotSlocum 13 11

Conde..- 2 12 2

LittleJoe 4 4 4 8

Charles Hilton 3 2 3 dis

Rancbero 5 5 dis

Time. 2:26*. 2:2ii, 2:21, 2:24.

Lot Sloecm was the favorite. The time in the third heat
is the fastest ever made in Montana. Lee Shaner's Kate
Ewing, Marcus,, Daly's Senator, and Arnold's John F. were
drawn.

Fifth race, trotting, Juvenile stakes, for 3-year-olds bred
and raised in any of the territories or Oregon, $50 each, $200
added; $300 more if 2:40 is beaten.. There were nineteen
nominations, but only three started:

Eirkendall's Lady Maxim 1 1

Jeffries' Illon 2 V

Piatt & McComas' Minute Man 2 2

Time. 2:35i.2:38j.

Sixth race, running, one and a half miles, handicap, purse
$500 — Baker's Vice Regent won, Bybee's Oregon second,
Whitmore's Bros." Laura D. third, Wells' John Hall, More-
house's Ida Glenn; time, --A3.

Antipodean Notes.

Hon. Thomas P. Merry, Commissioner to the Melbourne
Exposition, sends to us the following interesting notes from
Melbourne, under date of Jaly 24th:
wild fowl.

This cold and rainy weather is favorable only for duck
shooting, and I have twice been out with a borrowed breech-
loader, having left my own gun at home in Oregon. The
wild foul shooting here is very good, but the ducks are en-
tirely different from what we have in Western America. The
teal is blue-winged and larger than our widgeon. The wood
duck is as big as our mallard, and the mountain duck as long
as our brant. There are no mallards, springtails, gadwalls or
canvassbacks. The only docks I see here like ours is the
spoonbill. The bluewing here is colored like the cinnanon
duck of California, and as large as the mallard, while the
black duck is a beautiful buff color on the head and neck.
The plovers are wholly unlike those of the American con-
tinent, and there are no wild geese whatever. The black
swans are often seen in the lagoons, and I barely missed
getting a good wipe at one of them last Friday.

THE RACING EVTEN>"S

So far this season have been carried on principally in tbe
interests of the bookmakers, although one of my fellow-
commissioners "got in his work down at the Elstermvick
track (there are seven raco courses within twelve miles of
Melbourne) a week ago Saturday." He knew the owner of a
horse that was entered in a selling race, and also in a handi-
cap, named St. Albert. In the opening race the old favorite
Stanley, who lost his form last year, was a six to one shot,
and he laid a pound on him. The winnings of this he
played on St. Albert at two to one, and that gave him twelve
pounds more. This he reinvested on the same horse at
eight to one in the handicap, and pulled out £144 for bis
day's work, while I won five pounds on an old roan horse
called Curiosity, in a hurdle race, which was all 'that I
touched. All the best horses in Australia are now in
Sydney, where the Randwick meeticg is the tiret event of toe
season. We do not have anything big here until the Caul-
field cup is run for next October. They ran more horses
here than they do in the United States, that is to say the
tracks are wider and the fields larger. If a horse is deemed
in good condition he is often run twice in one day. Stanley
was a great old horse that bleak Saturday at Elstenwick, and
my fellow-commissioner set up tbe champagne at Scott's on
our return to town. Speaking of the Melbourne Cup, there
is a great deal of doubt as to the relative merits of Abercorn
and Australian Peer in that race. With 1 19 ponndB on each.
Abercorn is deemed t'_e better horse for a long journey, but
he is a long-backed fellow and not particularly adapted for
what we would call a "packer" in Oregon. Old Malna and
and Danlop are both entered, but I doubt if either of them
gets a place. Hidalgo.
-*- — —

Mr. Coker of Beetly, Norfolk, EDgland, has just sold
twenty-one Norfolk trotting stallions to a breeder in Illino>
and they were dispatched to American last week. The p co
for the lot was nearly $300,000.

Tom Wonder, tbe white pacing stallion, by old Tom Cr '.v.
der, dam by Saratoga, son of Hiatoga, died recently at I .-
Aurora. N. Y. He was foaled in 184S, and was the sire of
John W. Conley, 2:24; Modesty, 2:26$, and two others in tbe
30 IiBt. He was also sire of Lizzie Wonder, pacer 2:29|. All
of his 2:30 performers were bay. Lizzie Wonder, tl
takes after the old horse in color.

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Marysvill* Fair— Concluded fromPage 155.
Bold. A good start was made with Minnie R. slightly in the
lead Peregaene Becond, Menlo third, Adonis fourth* In this
order they continued until on the up turn, when the favorite
crept up and took the lead by a neck, which he kept to the
wire tiniahing in l:44i; Minnie R. second. Menlo third,
Adonis fouith. All the riders used the lash with the excep-
tion of the winner, who was never touched.

The next event was the 2:50 clas-t, trotting, for a purBe of
$300, divided as follows: S150, $75, $45 and $30. The fol-
lowing were the entries: Sunflower, Blockade, Gossippee,
Fedora Balkan, Fred L. and Belle C. The poolB sold Sun-
flower ©20, Gossippe 810. Balkan $7, field $5. At the start
in the first heat Sunflower took the lead, Balkan second,
Gossippee third. Blockade and Fred L. trailing. In this
order they went around the course, the two rear horses
closing up the gap at the up turn and making a very prttty
finish. Sunflower came first, Balkan a good second, Gossip-
pee third, a dead heat between Blockade and Fred L. for
fourth place Belle C. and Fedora distanced. Preceding the
second heat pools on Sunflower sold something in advance
of those previously sold. This beat was a test of the speed
of the horses. The start was a fair one. Sunflower led,
Balkan and Fred L. close behind. Gossippee lost his feet at
the start and the spectators thought that there was little
show for him as he was in the rear. He climbed up on the
back stretch and on the turn was even with Sunflower and
Balkan. Here he passed them and became a sure winner as
Sunflower was doing her best and an accident occured to
Balkan. He wavered Boon after passing the three-quatter
pole aDd fell on his right side, giving notice to his driver,
A L Hinds, by showing symptoms of his inability to con-
tinue The fall of the horse precioitated Mr. Hinds to the
track, but he was uninjured. A large crowd gathered and
the horse was picked up, after ihe harness had been cut
from him. Mr. Hinds afterwards said that be thought the
horse acted queer after passing the half. The injury to the
horse, if any, could aot be determined last nignt, though he
walked to his stable all right.

Gossippee won in 2:3*2, Sunflower a good second, Blookade
third Fred L. fourth, aud Balkan declared distanced.

Gossippee'a stock in the pool-box was in the ascendancy
after the first heat, aud he sold favorite. The start tor the
third heat found Gossippee lagging at the first turn, but he
went up aud was even with Sunflower at the qoarter, passed
her at the half, but broke and loBt ground on the up turn.
He recovered, however, and came down the Btretch in the
lead, though Sunflower was forcing him. Blockade came
third aud Fred L. fourth.

Darkness and dust prevailed to such extent at the close oi
this heat that the judges decided to postpone the contest
until 12:30 p. u. next day. . L -

The races of the final day were very interesting to the
1,500 people who attended, but the number of dollars re-
ceived at the gate was not quite so many as would cause
pleasent teeling to prevail in the minds and pockets of the
managers of the Fair.

There were some interested pool buyers who tried to make
matters appear as though the judges were showing favor-
itism in the race between Menlo and J. M. R., but some
indisputable evidence was brought before them showingcollus-
ion and they declared all pools off, though the purses were
awarded to them as they came in the heats. When this
decision was announced a cry waB stnt up by some parties.
One man was ordered off the track for insolence.

Only one accident occurred during the week, and ihat was
yesterday. Michael Kern, of Sntter county, turned his wagon
around and locked wheels with James Bryden's carnage.
Mr. Kern's horse broke the double-trees loose and dragged
him over the dash boird. He was in a semi-unconscious
state for a while, but under good treatment was all right in
an hour.

The unfinished trot of yesterday for the 2.50 class, in
which Gossippee, Sunflower, Blockade and Fred L. remained,
was called promptly at 12 o'clock. Gossippee Bold favorite.
He took the lead at the start, and maintained it to the finish.
He broke near the stand, but passed under on a trot, win-
ning in 2:31J, Sunflower a good second, Blockade third, Fred
L. distanced for running. Thepursewas divided as thehorses
came in, GosBippee having taken two heats on the previous
day.

The next race waB running, mile and repeat, for a purse of
$300, with the following entries; M. Biggs Jr.'s Heenau, J.
F. Holland's Mettie Moak, M. McCrimmon's Menlo, W. M.
Murray's J. M. F*. Pools sold very lightly, J. M. R. being tbe
favorite. Menlo took the lead and kept it. J. M. R. was in
the rear until on the back stretch, when he crept np to
Becond place, which he kept to the wire, his rider using the
whip to catch first place. Heenan and Mettie Moak were
distanced.

For the second dash Menlo was in the pools at $2o, J. M.
K. §15. At the start J. M. B. went slightly to the lead, and
kept it until on the up turn, when they evened np and came
down the stretch Heads together. They passed under the
wire even. The heat was declared dead. Time 1:45.

Some objection was raised to the rider of J. M. K. before
the start for the third dash. At one time it was decided to
change, but after'considering the matter the original rider
was retained. J. M. E. took the lead and kept it, as before,
until entering the Btretch, when Menlo forged ahead and
came in winner bv over alength. Time, 1:48.

The judges reserved their decision until later in the after-
noon, it appearing, so it was rumored, that the handling of
J. M. R. was a little queer, as his previous performances
have been better.

The next eveut was the 2:30 trotting claBS, for a purse of
$400, divided as follows: $200, $100, $60 and $40. The fol-
lowing were the entries: Eva W., Jim L., Hazel Kirk, Al-
pheus and Eros. The first heat resulted in Hazel Kirk
leading until on the up turn, when she broke, and Jini L ,
Eva W and Alpheus passed her. A finish was made with
Jim L first, Eva W. second, Alpheus third, Hazel Kirk
fourth and Eros fifth. Time, 2:30£. Jim L. sold favorite
at $10, Eva W. second at $5 and the field $3. Alter the
first heat Eros was allowed to be withdrawn.

The secoud beat was the best throughout and the prettiest
of any of the week at the 6nish. At the start Eva W. led by
a length. The four trotted very evenly the entire course.
When on the stretch, Hazel forged ahead and came in ahead
of Alpheus about a length, Jim L. third and Eva W. fourth.

XT?e mow for the third heat sold Jim L. favorite, Hazel
sec md and the otherB in the field, for small amouutB. Hazel
Ki-k took the lead, closely followed by Eva W. and Jim L.
Heal kept the lead by a neck until down the stretch, when
s1 broke being passed by Jim L, who came first in 2:30,
E'^el & good second, Eva third and Alphoos fourth.

j doIb for the fourth heat sold very rarely as no oneBeemod
,o want to buy them. Jim L. was considered by the know-
ing ones to be the best of the travelers.

Jim I took the lead aud held It from the start. Eva W.

and Hazel broke. The former held second place by running.
Alpheus was third, but was passed by Hazel on the stretch.
Jim L. came first and took first money, Alpheus second and
third money. Hazel third and second money, Eva fourth for
running. The time was 2:29£.

The special trot foT a pnrse"of $100 between the two year
old coltB, Celeste and Maraquoitt, owned by W. H. MoManus
and W. H. Viogoitt, dovetailed the heats of the foregoing
race. No pools were sold. Tt was easily won by Celeste in
two heats, in 2:59 and 2:57.

The final event of the day and week was the mixed trot-
ting and pacing race for a pnrae of $300, (or which the fol-
lowing entries were made: Johnny Skelton aud George Wap-
ple pacers, and Maxwell and Belle C. trotters.

At the Btart Skelton got a good lead, which he kept to the
finish, Wapple second, though Maxwell pushed him on the
up turn for the place. They crme in in that order, Belle C.
being distanced. Time, 2:33£.

The sale of pools stopped here and Auctioneer Sprague
and assistants quit.

Wapple took the lead at the start and kept it until after
passing the hall, when Maxwell went ahead and kept there
to the finish. Time, 2:41£. Wapple a good secoud aud
Skelton third.

For the third heat Wapple took the lead, but was evened at
the quarter by Skelton, Maxwell being^a poor third. At the
half bkelton went ahead and finished an easy winner in
2:34£, Wapple second, Maxwell a good third.

The fourth and last heat was easily won by Skelton, who
kept the lead from beginning to end. Wapple came second
aud Maxwell a poor third. Teme 2:4S£. Skelton got first
money, Maxwell second and Wapple third.

Judge Haworth thanked the horsemen and the spectators
for their attendance and bid them adieu.

Races and Racers.

(The Sporting World.)

The Monmouth Park meeting is over and it ended as brill-
iantly as it began. The weather was lovely, bright and
sunny, yet a brisk breeze waB blowing, which seemed to in-
vigorate while it tempered "the heat. The track was in ex-
cellent condition; there was no awkward contretemps to mar
the enjoyment of the day. The racing was excellent, both
in quantity and quality, and altogether a more perfect close
to a race meeting could hardly have been wished for. Dur-
ing the two months* meeting people managed to get pretty
weil acquainted, and at the track there were many friendly
leave takings from officials and race track employes and oth-
ers, and on the trains from railway hands. One particularly
pleasant feature during the Monmouth Park meeting was the
special car reserved for newspaper men. It waB of great
benefit, as it enabled the men to co nplete their routine work
before they reached the city, and it must be said that the
men in charge could not do too much to facilitate the work
of the press men or to contribute anything possible for their
comfort.

There was but one thing to mar the full enjoyment of the
day, and that was the news that MoLanghlin's connection
with the Dwyer stable had ceased. The seveiance of a
j.'ckey'e engagement to a stable under ordinary circumstances
is a matter of but passing interest. In this case, however,
the occurrence derives importance from the fact that the
growth of McLaughlin a3 a jockey and that of the Dwyer dy-
nasty on the turf have been synchronous. Without the
horses that the Dwyers gave him to ride, McLaughlin never
would have had the chance to achieve the reputation which
rapidly helped him to make himself the premier jockey of
America. Without bis skill as a rider, both in races and at
exercise, aud bis faithful devotion to their interests, the
Dwyers would hardly have achieved that prominent success
which has made their career on the turf the marvel of the
decade. The separation of the two pailics, therefore, de-
serves to be regarded as a turf event ot more than ordinary
importance.

There has been no quarrel between employers and em-
ploye, though it has been known for some time that grave
dissatisfaction has existed with McLaughlin. What the cause
was is neither here nor there. It is of a private nature.
Suffice it to Bay that the parties agreed to disagree. Mr. M.
T. Dwyer, who was at tne track yesterday, had nothing to
say, and McLaughlin was likewise mute. All that was
uttered by the parties was to speak in the highest terms of
each other. But the severance is a sad one, and it is to be
regretted that the circumstances which necessitated it were of
such a nature that no other course was open.

For the present McL lughlin will act as public jockey, and
of course he will not want for opportunities of getting renu-
merative mounts; and although at present he appears to be
decidedly out of form, he will soon get into it. On account
of his reticent and reserved manner he never was what might
be called a popular man, but his sterling qualities as a rider,
and his vast experience in the saddle should continue to
make his services in as much demand, after he breaks
through the spell which at present seems to enthrall him, as
they were when he had the prestige of the Dwyer stable to
back him.

But to the racing. One marked feature was the singular
success of the Bald win- stable, which won no less than three
of the eight races, finished second in another, third in a fifth
and unplaced in but one. A series cf victories like theBe are
rare indeed .owadays, and remind one of the days of the late
Mr. George L. Lorillard, or later yet of the pulaiy days of the
Dwyer stable. The victories demonstrate, of course, that the
horses that have been at Saratoga will again be dangerous
factors in all races that are to oueur during the ensuing
meetings at the Brooklyn and Sheepshead Bay tracks. There
seems to be something in the air and in the water of the
SprirjgB which adds a second or more to a horse's speed.

At the same time there waB something iu the performances
of Mr. Baldwin's horses yesterday that aroused no end oi
unpleasant comment, and that whb the running of Grisette.
On Saturday, at Saratoga, this filly was badly beaten by soch
animals as Wary, Belle D'Or and Oarsmau in a mile and a
furlong race, won in the slow time of 1:58^. Yesterday she
comes out and beats such good ones as Eurus, Anrelia and
others in the bollowest kind of a style at a mile won tasily by
a length and a half in 1:43. It i6, of court e, not to be sup-
posed that a man of Mr. Baldwin's immense wealth would
stoop to stopping his horses. There is no incentive to such
action. Hence I suppose Grisette's change of form most be
attributed to the iu and out running now so common, aud
which is explained by the amount of racing horses have to do
nowadays.

For the opening event, a dash of three-quarters of a mile,
Fitzroy was the favorite, but there was a very strong tip out
on Flageoletta. Then, too, it was whispered about that
Laredo was a cinch, and as a deal of money went in on him,
he was driven to the short price of four to one. Umpire had
a strong following on account of his previous good perform-
ances, but the rest were practically friendless. Mary T., fol-

lowed by Fred B., Fitzroy and Laredo well up, made the
running till well into the Btretch, when Fitzroy took the lead
and looked all over a winner. In the last furlong, however,
Barnes brought up Laredo with a magnificent rush, and.
nailing Fitzroy on the post, won cleverly by a head. Fred
B. was third, two lengths behind, and at his neck came
Flageoletta. The latter was very slow to get in motion, bat
showed a remarkable turn of speed at the end.

Fresno had done some extraordinarily good work and his
stable thought that he would win to a certainty. Of the
Withers pair the stable thought that they had a certainty in
the Dawdle colt, who had worked considerable better than
the Jfciaverdale colt. Beside, he had the best of the weights,
and the Faverdale colt had not been doing so well as he
might. Mr. Galway waB very sweet on his charming filly
Stephanie, and Utility, Kasson and Fides also had consider-
able public and stable sapport. The McCarthys, father and
sonof course, thought that they had a rare good chance with
Sorrento, and as they had McLaughlin up thought they had
little Usa than a certainty.

The race resulted in an excellent contest. The Lioness
was first away, followed by the Faverdale colt, Stephanie and
Utility. Garrison, however, at once shot Fresno through next
the rails, so *hat in the first few strides he showed in front.
Then, however, be took him back and brought up the rear.
Utility, lapped to the bead by Fides and closely attended by
Kasson, made the running till into the stretch, when the
Faverdale colt joined them. When straightened out Fresno
and Soriento and Stephanie also moved up, and up to the
furlong pole the race was anybody's. In coming through
Fresno interfered with Sorrento, and McLaughlin, on the
latter, retaliated by bumping against Fresno. Thus aided,
the Faverdale colt came through, and pinning Fresno against
the rails, won handily by a length and a half. Stephanie
came very fast at the end and Fresno barely beat her a
head.

Garrison rode Fresno very injudiciously, and the colt
would, undoubtedly have won had he been handled with
more judgment. Fitzpatrick rode the Faverdale colt with all
the old time dash, firmness and decision which made him
famous. The Dawdle colt showed no speed. Kasson seems
to be of no account as a race horse. Stephanie, however,
will bear a lot of watching.

Kaeeland and Los Angeles were practically even favorites
for the Jersey Handicap but there was the strongest kind of
a tip out about Larchmont, who was backed by a talented
division from 10 to 1 down to 5 and 6 to 1. Badge of course
had a strong following. George Oyster and King Idle made all
the running till nearing the head of the stretch, when Los
Angeles, Badge and Larchmont moTed np, while Baceland,
who had been trailing, came up very fast. When straightened
out Badge, Los Angeles and Raceland drew away and a beau-
tiful race ensued. Lob Angeles, superbly riden by Murphy,
won cleverly by a neck. Had Badge been as well ridden as
Los Angeles, be would have won. It was all in the jockey-
ship. Kaceland finished at Badge's quarters.

Aurelia was the favorite for a mile and a furlong handicap,
with Eurus a strong Becond choice. So liberally was Grisette
supported, however, that she closed on almost even terms
with them. Salisburj Bet the pace for nearly three-quarters
of a mile, when he had enough. Grisette then took up the
running, followed by Aurelia and Eurus, but Grisette al-
ways had the race in hand and won easily by a length and
a half from EuraB, Aurelia was pulled up at the end and,
Specialty beat her a head for the place.

A Mule Race-

Just after the war there was to be a mule raoe vn'Ai- gentle-
men riders, at the old Metairie, near New Orleans*, and the
excitement ran high, the several riders backing^ themselves
heavily. One slick young gentleman resolved to make a
"kitty." He wrote up to Kentucky and Tenpessee, giving
his correspondents "carte blache" to buy him,a "fast1* mule,
one that had thoroughbred blood if possible. In a few weeks
one of his agents struck what he thought was the animal,
wanted, and on his represetations the mule was shipped here-
On being tried, the mule, whose dam was a thoroughbred
mare, actually showed a mile in 1:56, and our young friend
started in on his "killing." Going to his friends one by one
be "gathered them in," until he stood to win $25,000 on bid
mount. The day of the race came, and the society people,
who do not appreciate a race between the best horses in the
country, tourned out by thousands to see the "battle of the
mules." On the track the fun before the race was furious.
One of the gentlemen "jocks" was rigged up in all the pano-
ply of silk and gilt braid, and from the top of his patent
leather top boots dangled heavy gold tassels, clinking as he
strode proudly along in front of the ladies' stand.

One noted character of the day, I think bis name was.
Graves, put up his glasses as this specimen of the gilt-edgedr
aristocracy came along, the "observed of all observers," and
said to his friend, "Jim, bet you a hundred that chap will
fall off his mule:" He of the tassels overheard the remark
as he was passing, and stepping up to Graves, snapped out,
"What did you say, sir? Mr. Graves quietly observed, "I
wanted to bet $100 that you would fall off." The elegantly-
attired youth stared at him and, cornered, said, "I'll take
your bet, sir," and he did. They went to the post, the
amies buoking, kicking and humping their backs in the
endeavor to dislodge their riders, all the circus taking place
in front of the stand and the assembled thousands, most of
whom were already convulsed with laughter. Suddenly a.
roar from the massed crowd announced something unusual,
and sure enough there was. The starter catching them in
motion, had started them and after going about fifty yards,
the mult on which he of the tassels was mounted, began to
round his back viciously, and stop and buck. Suddenly,
with a snort, a quick "hump" and jerk he shot rider, saddle,,
girth and head-gear over his head, the rider being deposited
Bquarely on the track, sitting astride of his saddle, accoutre-
ments, etc., amid the yells and laughter of 10,000 people.

Mr. Graves, who had bet that he weuld go off, made his
way up to his friend and said: "I knew it, Jim; I knew it.
He was too darned pretty to be a good jockey." Meanwhile
the other mules raoed on, and the .Kentucky thoroughbred
importation won by a hundred yards, doing the mile in 2
min 1 sec.

If one may judge by English reports of English field trials,
judges there are more disposed to arbitrary rulngs than those
of other countries. Whether the fact, if it be a fact, 1b due
to social considerations, to more rigid construction of rule?,
or to whim, does not clearly appear. In more democratic
France, and in perfectly democratic America, the judge,
owner and handler meet on common ground, the only law
being that fair behavior and self respect shall control all.
Possibly the better acquaintance resulting from suoh in-
formality makes men more forbeariDg, and more likely to im-
pute many seeming faults in dogs to errors in their trainers.
| True it is that Amerioan judges more generally ascertain the
| actual relative merit of doga than those of other lands.

1888

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The National Forse of America.

By Leslie M. MacLeod, in Patent Office Report for 1887.
In essaying to write of the national American horse, in
order to the better establish an understanding between the
reader and the writer, it is essential to outline the ground to
be covered, the phases of the subject to be touched upon, arid
the extent to which each can be considered. In attempting
to deal, in the space of a few pages, with a subject that could
only be adequately and comprehensively discussed in a large
volume, we must first choose certain divisions of the Bubject
to whioh our attention will be directed, for it is patent that
we cannot here discuss so large a topic in all its aspects.
Then, when we have determined our divisions, we must
again prescribe further limits of detail. With these remarks
at the outset, the reader will understand why I shall not
attempt to treat any single point with fullness or minuteness,
but Bhall rather discuBa each division of the subject in its
leading features alone, and with that degree of generalization
necessarily involved in considering a large subject in small
compass. And I must explain, too, by way of preface, that
1 write for the general reader, not for the professional breeder,
to whom probably all I shall say will prove familiar.

The division that is the simplest will best suit the pur-
pose. The subject will then be divided and considered
something in this order: (1) Definition. (2) Origin and his-
tory. (3) Principles of breeding, characteristics, value and
uses of the distinctively American horse.

The thoroughbred race-horse may with propriety be called
the national horse of Great Britain. There he has reached
his highest development, and if the race-horses of other
countries have excelled, it has been through liberal draughts
of English blood. In like manner, but in greater degree,
the trotting-horse is the national horse of America. He is
distinctively and pecnlarily an American production. The
evolution of the trotting breed has been but an incident in
the development of the .Republic. In no other laud has the
trotter been generally bred; in no other land has he been
brought to high development as a breed, nor in any other
land has he been accepted and utilized as specially and
superiorly adapted to the every-day uses of the people. It
is true that Russia has her Orloff trotter: that writers speak
of "Norfolk trotters" in England a century ago, and that in
France, Austria and Australia native horses race at the trot-
ting gait. Though vastly superior to any trotter of foreign
origin— ot perhaps it would be more correct to call him the
only trotter of foreign origin— the Orloff does not hold the
place in the affairs of the Russian people held by the Ameri-
can trotting-bred horse in the affairs of the American people.
He is not generally bred and used. As to the "Norfolk trot-
ters" of England, the more that is learned of them the less
certain can we be that it is at ail correct to regard them as a
breed of trotters. Should we array all that is known of these
horses we could only show tbat some of them had speed at
the trot !ar superior to that of the ordinary English horse,
and proving this we have not by any means proven that they
were a trotting breed, but ratber have established that they
might have been suitable raw material from which, by
selection and development through a seriefl of generations, to
evolve a trottirjg breed. As to the "native trotters" of Europe
and the "native trotters of Australia, they must be regarded
in disoussing breeds as yet in too embryotic a state to be
seriously considered.

The fact, then, that the fast trotting-horse is distinctively
an American production; that of all our breeds of horses the
trotting-horse is the only one that we can claim as peculiarly
American; that he fills with the American people a range of
uses that no other breed or variety can fill, and that he is
bred in America to an extent unapproached by other breeds,
are ample justification for the public acceptance — and for my
definition — of the trotting-bred horse as the national horse
of America.

I will defer comment upon his excellence in special capaci-
ties until we have done with the historical division of our
subject; but I wish here to explain that when I define and
treat the trotting-horse as the national horse I do so con-
sidering him not chiefly as a turf-horse — a racing animal —
but regarding him in his higher capacity as the special horse
of the people. Still, in tracing his history, in estimating his
capacities and in weighing the relative merits of the different
strains of blood that enter into this composite breed we
must deal in a very great measure with his turf history.
The horse best adapted to the uses of the American farmer
and the average American citizen who uses horses at all, is
the one that, with other essentials, combines quick, far-
reaching, well balanced action with the endurance to sustain
speed at high rates and long distances. These are, too, the
qualities primarily required in a horse for racing purposes,
and thus the blood best for the trotting-turf is the best
blood from which to breed the horse on the road, the park
and the boulevard — the horse for the single driving equip-
age, for the family phreton or for double harness. Qualities
required for these eminently proper purposes are produced
in the highest degree by the best trotting-blood. "We can
only determine what the best trotting-blood is by the meas-
ure of turf tests and turf history, and though these quali-
ties may be, and we know are, oftimes shamefully perverted
upon the track, they are none the less essential and none
the less to be desired in the horse we are discussing. _ The
fact that high and excellent capacities are perverted to igno-
ble uses renders them none the less to be admired, valued
and striven for. Further on I propose to say a word as to
the benefits of proper racing. Here I only wish to impress
upon the reader, who may have no interest in the American
trotter in a turf sense, the fact that the value of the light-
harness horse rests in a large degree upon the purity and
quality of his blood, and that the worth of his blood can
only be determined by what it has accomplished under the
turf test. Hence the occasion for considering turf history.
To every one accustomed to horses the differences of the
various gaits are familiar, but to fix them clearly in the
minds is a first necessity in studying the subject of breeding
horses in which value depends on speed at a certain gait.
The walk, the trot or the pace and the gallop are gaits com-
mon to all breeds. The pace, or amble, is a gait kindred to
the trot and is a faster gait than the trot. The order of
movement in the trot is left fore foot, right hind foot, right
fore foot, left hind foot. Thus the left fore and right hind
foot move in unison, striking the ground together; then in
turn right fore foot and left hind foot complete the revolu-
tion, and therefore the trot is properly called the "diagonal
gait." The pacer, like the trotter, moves two feet in the
same direction simultaneously, then alternates with the
other two, but in place of the fore leg and the hind leg of
opposite sides, he moves in unison the fore and hind leg of
one side, then the fore and hind leg of the other side. Thus
we call the pace "the lateral gait." The difference of the
gaits is not great; the mechanism is practically the same.
The fact that the same animals pace and trot fast, that pac-
ing parents beget trotting progeny, and vice versa; and that
bo'th gaits seem natural to the same animal demonstrates

that they are but variations of one gait, occupying in the
econoni}' of action a place between the walk and the gallop.
The more closely one studies the relation of these variations
of gait the less surprising to him will appear the part which
pacing-blood has played in establishing a breed of trotters.
The fast gallop, or run, is an entirely different gait; each leg
acts, as it were, independently. To begin the revolution the
horse makes his bound with the left fore foot, the last to
leave the ground; then for a moment he is entirely in the air,
with his four feet rather bunched, and when he strikes
ground again it is first with his right hind foot; then a
moment more and he is poised on the left fore foot, as at the
beginning of the revolution. It will be seen that this gait
is wholly and radically different from the pace and trot; that
the order of action, and necessarily the mental organization
governing the method of locomotion and use of the limbs,
are different. Hence, no one horse is, or can be, possessed
of great speed at the gallop, and also great speed at the trot
or pace. To possess great speed of either one of these two
orders he must inherit speed of that order.

As we are indebted to England principally for the nucleus
of our breed of trotters, it will be of interest to note very
briefly such trans-atlantic horse history as has a bearing
upon the Bubject.

The origin of the Orloff, though hiB blood has not a part
in our American breed, is of interest; that being the fastest
of foreign trotting breeds. In 1772, Count Alexis Orloff, a
oommander in the Russian fleet, obtained from a Turkish
pusba a large white Arab or Barb horse called Smetanka.
From a Danish mare Smetanka got Polkan; and from a
Dutch mare Polkan got Barss, the founder of the Orloff trot-
ters. It will be noted that Barss was two removes from the
Oriental horse and carried one-quarter of his blood. The
fact has been commented upon that Andrew Jackson, the
founder of the Clay family of trotters, was similarly bred;
that is, he was two removes from the imported Barb, Grand
Bashaw, and, like Barss, out of a mare of unnamed blood.
Count Orloff, it appears, bred the Barss blood upon itself,
and a writer, speaning with the apparent assurance of one
who knows, tells ns that "the race became a distinct type in
about thirty years, and since that period all attempts to im-
prove the breed by fresh blood, whether Arab, English,
French or Dutch have failed." This can readily be believed,
for in our own horse history we find its corroboration and
analogy. Count Orloff died in 1808, but his Bind was kept
intact until 1845, when it was broken up, the Russian Im-
perial Government becoming the owner of the greater part.
The blood and performances of these horses have been care-
fully recorded. The highest rate of speed known to have
been attained by an Orloff was in trotting three versts in
five minutes. A verst being 1:166| yards, it will be seen
that the performance was at the rate of a mile in about 2:31$.
Though some specimens of the Orloff trotter were brought to
the United States, meeting trotting blood superior to their
own, they naturally failed to leave their mark on our breed.
The only reputed trotters mentioned by English writers
were certain horses located chiefly in the county of Norfolk.
John Lawrence, the earliest writer who mentions them, and
a most entertaining one, declares that "the renowned Blank
may be looked upon as the father of trotters, since from
his son, Shales, have proceeded the best and greatest num-
ber of horses of that qualification." Blank was a son of the
Godolphin Arabian whose romantic and mysterious career
we are told touched at one time the degradation of hauling
a cart in the streets of Paris, though at last he achieved
fame as a mighty sire of English race-horses. As will be
seen later on, however, Shales was probably by Blaze and
not by Blank. One of the most famous of this tribe was
Marshland Shales, a noted trotter that sold for over 3,000
guineas at auction in IS 12, when ten years old. In writing
of these horses a quaint old writer describes Marshland
Shales as "the best in Mother England." Records of their
speed are indefinite and uncertain, but it is said that a mare
named Phenomena trotted in July, 1800, seventeen miles in
fifty-six minutes, and in the same month repeated the per-
formance in fifty-three minutes. If this be true, this mare
was the superior of any American trotter, not of her day
alone, but for many years after her day. When we remem-
ber that this was at the rate of twenty miles in sixty-two
and one-third minutes, and that it was not until 1S49 that
Trustee, in America, covered twenty miles in 59:35i, the
conclusion is forced upon us that the English had the ma-
terial from which to build and evolve a great breed of trot-
ters. That they have nothing equal to Phenomena in these
days is certain, and the cause of this retrogression is prob-
ably that the trotting instinct and action in the horses of
the olden time has been submerged by repeated infusions of
running blood, just as the ancient English pacer disappeared
before the tides of Oriental blood upon which the English
thoroughbred is founded. The chief, and indeed only in-
terest, attaching to the Norfolk trotter is in the fact that it
is practically certain that Imported Bellfounder, the sire of
the dam of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest of all Amer-
ican trotting progenitors, was one of this tribe. This horse
was imported from England in 1822, and was a powerful aui-
mal, with gigantic quarters, showy trotting action, and
kindly disposition. Hambletonian tore much resemblance
to him in form and disposition.

The foreign horse that played the most important part in
originating the American trotting breed, and that figures in
the ancestry of our greatest sires and performers was Im-
ported Messenger. Ever since trotting speed first began to
be considered a mark of merit in the American horse, ever
since trotting blood was talked of, the blood of this horse,
Messenger, has been unanimously considered the chief foun-
dation stone on which the greatest trotting families have
been built. Just as the English race-horse horse was
founded on Oriental blood, and in years of selection and
development for a special purpose was bred to a point of ex-
cellence unknown to the oriental, so the most unpretentious
trotting-blood of to-day is superior to what the direct blood
of Messenger was. It is with writers on horse-breeding a
very common but very erroneous thing to inculcate the
idea that because some family of horses originated in a
famous ancestor he was necessarily superior to his descend-
ants of the present day. They forget that in forming a
breed we rise superior to as we go away from the begin-
ning. A stream meandering from a mountain spring may
be the source of a great river; but, if we follow that stream
we find it joined by tributary after tributary until the ag-
gregated whole is a mighty volume, compared with Which
the source is insignificant. So the speed-transmitting
power of Messenger, if it could be now drawn upon di-
rectly, would be a weak and sluggish element in the swift
and intense speed currents of to-day. Still none the less
did it play its part as an original source.

Messenger was a grey horse, foaled in 1780, bred by John
Pratt, of New Market, England, and according to the Eng-
lish Stu it-Book, wa got by Munibriuo, out of a daughter of
Turf, Mambrino, was by Engineer, son of Sampson, by Blaze,

horse imported to England from the Levant, in the reign of
Queen Anne. Turf, the reputed sire of the dam of Messen-
ger, was by Matchem, son of Cade, by the Godolphin
Arabian.

Here two points present themselves for consideration, c
perhaps we should say, speculation:

First, Mr. J. H. Wallace, founder and compiler of tht=
American Trotting Register, than whom no man has worked
more indefatigably in the interest of the American horse,
than whom no one has accomplished more, and than whom
none is a better authority, has quite clearly demonstrated
that Messenger was not a strictly thoroughbred horse. En-
gineer, the sire of Mambrino, sire of Messenger, was not
thoroughbred, and under the technicis of breeding, this of
itself puts Messenger outside the pale of race-horses of un
tainted blood. Then the evidence that his dam wasi
daughter of Turf is wholly unsatisfactory, and in short,
even if all stated in the Stud-Book is admitted, still under
no rule, English or American, could Messenger be ranked as
thoroughbred. It may be said he was practically thorough-
bred, but when we reflect that he did that in founding a
trot ting- breed which no thoroughbred horse ever did, we
are almost irresistibly forced to the conclusion that in the
streams of unknown and uncertain blood pouring into his
inheritance, some subtle influence was carried that favored
the trotting- gait. Indeed, this is not speculation, but cer-
tainty; for in Pick's Turf Register we find this striking and
positive statement concerning Mambrino, the sire of Messen-
ger: "Mambrino was likewise sire of a great many excellent
hunters and strong, useful road-horses. And it has been
said that from his blood the breed of horses for the coach
was brought nearly to perfection."

Another point, speculative rather than certain: I have
already given John Lawrence's statement that Blank " may
be looked upon as the father of (English) trotters, since
from his sou Shales have proceeded the best and greatest
number of horses of that qualification." But in this his-
tory Lawrence admits that the statement that Shales was
by Blank is merely tradition. In the introduction of Vol. I.
of the English Hackney Stud-Book, Henry F. Euren, a most
candid and entertaining writer, pretty satisfactorily demon-
strated, that Shales was a son of Blaze, the sire of Sampson,
that got Engineer, sire of Mambrino, the sire of Messenger;
and if, as is very probable, Bellfounder, the sire of the dam
of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, was a descendant of Shales,
there was a -remote consanguinity between the male and fe-
male lines of Hambletonian's inheritance. Euren tabulates
the pedigree of Blaze, and remarks: "There would appear
to be a large portion of English blood in the dam of Blaze,
though no one can say what was its character, whether run-
ning, trotting or ambling." And commenting further, he
reasons :

The fact that in the seventh generation from Blaze, on each Hide,
the reunion of the hlood In Rysdyk'c Hambletonian, the aire of bo
many fast American trotting horses, Bhould have proved to have been
of the most irapre-sive character, would appear to warrant the con-
clusion that there was a strong latent trotting tendency in the an-
cestors un one, if not on both sides of Blaze.

I do not attribute much more importance to the influence
of remote crosses, except in one sense — the historical im-
portance of that influence as a starting point, from which it,
meeting kindred and strengthening crosses, through suc-
cessive generations, rises at each remove, stronger, better
and infinitely superior to its origin.

Messenger was imported to Philadelphia in 17SS; was
kept in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the first six years
of his life in American, and was variously kept on Long
Island, in Dutchess, Westchester and Orange counties, New
York, and in New Jersey until his death, near Oyster Bay,
Long Island, in 1808. As to what degree of trotting action
Messenger possessed we have no evidence; but this much is
certain, that he left progeny noted for their speed and en-
durance on the road, and when in these descendants this
road-gait was developed and intensified by use, and they
were mated with a view to producing progeny superior in
this special qualification to themselves, each generation
naturally reached a higher plane of excellence than its prede-
cessors. "It was," says Mr. Wallace, "the crowning glory
of his twenty years' service in this country that he left a race
of driving-horses of unapproachable excellence, and as he in-
herited this quality from his sire, so he imparted it to his
sons and they in turn to theirs, until we have to-day from
this stock the fleetest and stoutest trotters in the world."
And herein lies the importance of Messenger, and to this ex-
tent only: He furnished sterling "raw material" from which
to mold a trotting-breed; and the breeder of the high-class
American horse of to-day can regard Messenger blood much
as the jeweler who works a triumph in gold may be sup-
posed to regard the rough nugget.

Though in the second and third generations we find many
descendants of Messenger noted as trotters in their time and
figuring frequently in the trotting genealogies of our day, it
is incompatible with the purposes and extent of this article
to consider any but the chief lines, those upon which the
place in history of Messenger's blood as a source of the great-
est trotting families chiefly depend. These three suns-
chief sources — we will consider in the inverse order of their
importance: Winthrop Messenger, Bishop's Hambletonian,
Mambrino.

Winthrop Messenger was taken to Maine in 1S16, and was
the founder of that sterling race frequently spoken of as
Maine Messengers. He was a large, coarse horse, and was, I
judge, very little appreciated in his time. Among the best
descendants whs his son, Witherell Messenger, sire of Belle
of Portland, 2:26. A daughter of Witherell Messenger mated
with a Bon of his, produced the famous Belle Strickland,
2:26. Six other daughters figure in tbe records as the dama
of trotters with records faster thaD 2:30. Fanny Pullen,
daughter of Winthrop Messenger, was a great trotter in her
time, and to Imported Trustee she produced the famous
Trustee that trotted, in 1S4S, twenty miles in 59:35£. He
was the first horse to trot tweuty miles within the hour; to
this day only six have done it, and it is earnestly to be de
sired by every decent horseman that no horse will evei
ag.»in be subjected to this cruel exaction. A course parallel
to that which produced Belle Strickland, brought State of
Maine, a horse of some merit. He was got by a son of Win-
throp Messenger out of a daughter of Winthrop Messenger.
Throuph numerous other channels much of the best horse
stock of Maine trace to Winthrop Messenger.

Bishop'6 Hambletonian, originally called Hamiltonian, was
a bay horse, foaled 1804, bred by General Coles at Dosorie,
Long Island, and was by Imported Messenger out of Pheas-
ant, by Imported Shark. He was a race-horse quite nearly
first-class, especially at long distances, being successful at
four mi'es. He was tbe bet-t of all Messenger's progeny as a
race-horse, if we except Miller's Damsel, the dam of Ameri-
can Eclipse. Asa sire of trotters and (rotting- progei
he won distinction. One of the most gifted of t
writers, who wrote with singular severity of this

by Childera (Flying Childers), son of the Darley Arabian, a j ceded that "he got some excellent roadsters, good

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but probably in so speakiDg of the race-horse, the writer
meant to be anything but complimentary.

Among the progeny of Bishop's Hambletonian the most
distinguished on the trotting turf were the famous Whale-
bone and another early trotter of less note, Sir Peter. In
1830 and 1831 the former ranked with the best of his day us
a long distance trotter, and has to his credit a performance
of thirty-two miles in 1:58 05. Daughters of Bishop's Ham
bletonian produced Paul Pry and Topgallant, both being by
other sons of Messenger, and they were the first trotters of
their time. The latter trotted three miles in 8:11 in 1820.
The most noted progeuitors of trotters 1< f t by Bishop's Ham-
bletonian were his sons Harris* Hambletonian and Judson's
Hambletonian. The former sired Green Mountain Maid,
2:28A; Lady Shannon, 2:284; Hero, pacing record 2.-20*, and
others of less note. A son of his sired Joker, 2:22i, aud sis
of his daughters have produced trotters. Maj. Edsall, the
sire of Robert McGregor, 2:17J, was ont of a daughter of
Harris' Hambletonian, as were also Cuyler, Stillson and other
sires of note yet living. Judson's Hambletonian was less
distinguished than Harris', but hiB blood enters into several
lines, the most promjnent being through hiB son Andrns'
Hambletonian, the sire of the trotting mare Princess, that,
after meeting the best campaigners of her day from the
Pacific to the Atlantic, made still more firm her rank in the
records as the dam of Happy Medium, one of the greatest
trotting sireB the world has yet produced.
To bf continued.

An illustration of how quickly a horse will perform what
he has been taught to do is given in the following paragraph:
When the Colorado troops went down to Missouri to meet
old Pap Price's army in time of the late war, Captian W. H.
Pierce, of Denver, rode a strapping big gray horse, a thorough-
bred, a bou of Little Arthur, that had been educated as a
hurdle-jumper. At the battle of Wostport, when the engage-
ment became territic and close, an order was given the Col-
orado troops to charge and silence a battery that was doing
mnoh mischief to the Union troops. Pierce at the head of
his command gave the order "forward" and made a dash at
the guns. The fire was so hot the command fell back. But
not so with the great thoroughbred aud his rider. /The horse
evidently mistook the guns that were belching forth fire and
shot for monster hundles, and away he went for them, clear-
ing them at a bound, landing himself and rider unscrateherl
in the enemy's camp. — Denver Field and Farm.

The Coney Island Jockey Club has been making many
improvements at Sheepsbead Bay track since their spring
meeting closed. All the stairway b leading from the lower to
the upper tier of the grandstand have been removed and will
be put up outside the building proper. A lot of valuable
space for seeing the races will thus be gained. The ap-
proaches from the outer gate to the stand have been laid in
brick, an improvement'on the old plank walks. The new stand
back of the betting ring has been enlarged to double its
former size. An entirely new departure has been taken in
the facilities provided for judging a finish. The old jndge's
and timers' stands have been taken down and a new double-
decked structure ie now being erected, light and pretty, but
at the same time very snbtantial. It is to be somewhat on
the plan of that in use at Cedarhust, though of course much
more solid. The lower tier will be for the judges, while the
timers will occupy the upper ones. Hence, in future it will
be no longer possible for people to go over to the timers after
a close finish and see whether the judges were right in
placing the horses. The whole structure will be surmonted
by a huge time dial, the time on which will be worked by
some meshanism so as to show the time of every quarter, and
the publio at large will thus have the same means of judging
of the speed of the horses in a race as the possessors of
timing watches. This idea is a valuable one, and is modeled
after one of the very admirable features in vogue on Austra-
lian race-courses.

Horse Notes.

Eight Arab mares at a recent sale in London realized
£2,550, and the same number of horses $2,450. The average
was $312,50.

The advantage of owning good horses is as much in being
able to sell at any time as it is in getting good priees when
you do sell. You can always find buyers for good horses.

Notwithstanding the fact that Buffalo, at the recent circuit
meeting, paid to owners of horses $ 10.000 more than the gate
receipts, she cleared over $12,000.

John Splan wants to have drivers licensed. Some of those
at present behind nags, he says he wouldn't allow to drive
him from the hotel to the depot.

The difference between going without and going with a
running mate iB well exemplified in Yon Bet's case. He can
pace a mile insingle harness in about 2:25, but with a rnnner
to pull the weight he can make 2:05j"feel decidedly uncom-
fortable.

The number of horses now on the Turf that run in cow-
ardly fashion is very large, in all likelihood comparatively
much larger than formerly. I was asking Tom Cannon the
other day for his experience of the matter, and also for an ex-
planation, and he suggests a very simple and probable cause.
There is much more racing than there was fomerly, horses
run oftener, they are consequently tried oftener, and the re-
sult is that they get sick of raciog. They know, in most
caseB, what a finish means — very likely a dig with the spur
if it is a close thing, at the lightest two or three smart cuts
with the whip — the old butcher boy flogging jockey is not
oommon in England, though he is nearly the rule in France
— and almost invariably a more or less desperate and dis-
tressing effort. Who can doubt many of them know also
that, if they do not get too near to the bead of affairs, but
take it quietly and stay with the ruck, the finish will be
much easier; very likely the jockey will only ride them with
his hands, at any rate if he takes up his whip and there is no
response, in many cases he will give it up as a bad job?
Horses, as a rule, know so much about racing that they are
apt to decline to race. — KapIer, in London News.

I cut the following from Temple Bar some time ago, but
forgot it. It is old, of course, but so curious as to be well
worth the spaoe it occupies. "Achilles (the swift footed}
allows the tortoise 100 yards start and runs 10 yards while
the tortoise runs 1 yard. Now, when Achilles has run 100
yards the tortoise has run 10 yards, and is therefore still that
distance ahead. When Achilles has run these 10 yards the
tortoise has run 1 yard. When Achilles has run the 1 yard,
the tortoise has ruu 1-10 of a yard- And when Achilles
has run the 1-10 of a yard the tortoise has run l-100th.
It is only necessary to continue the same process of reasoning
to prove that Achilles can never overtake the the tortoise. A
much better paradox, though somewhat of the same kind,
runB as follows: — "A man who owes Is. proceeds to pay it at
the rate of 6d. the first day, 3d. the next day, lid. the next,
£d. the next, and so on — paying each day half the amount be
paid the day before. Supposing him to be furnished with
counters of small value, so as to be able readily to pay frac-
tions of Id. how long would it take him to pay the Is.?'
The answer is that he would never pay it. It is true that he
will pay the \\\c\. in four days. But the remaining |d. he
can never pay. This parados varies from the preceding in
one important particular, and deserveB to be called a better
paradox for this reason, that we know that Achilles, in spite
of all reasoning, will certainly overtake the tortoise. But it
is mathematically demonstrated that the debtor, under such
circumstances, can Deer pay his Is., even though he should
be endowed, like Tithonus, with the gift of immortality." —
Bapier ■

Haggin's Sale.

New York, September 3d. — A large number of Haggin's
horses were sold at Sheepshead Bay to-day prior to the races.
A large crowd was in attendance, and tbe prices obtained
were on the whole fair. The details are aB follows: MonBoon,
two-year-old bay colt, by imported Kyrle Daly— Mura, to H.
Lewis for $3,800; So So, one-year-old chestnut gelding, by
Longfield— Sozodont, to O. H. Stebbins for $3,250; Falcon,
three-year-old black colt, by Falsetto— Mollie Wood, to
Edward Garrison for $3,100; Bohemian, three- year-old bay
colt, by Ten Broeck— Oleander, to J. Dahlman for $2,250;
Ten Doy, four-year-old bay gelding, by Regent— Miss Ella, to
McMahou & Co. for $2,000; Trade Mark, two-year-old chest-
nut colt by imported Kyrle Daly— Trade Dollar, to Walter
Olney for $1,875; Dynamite, four-year-old chestnut colt by
Joe Hooker — Chestnut Bell, to O. CornehlseD for $650; Don
Carlos, three-year-old chestnut colt by Prince Charley — Anna
Bush, to W. Oliver for $325; Gilmer, three-year-old chestnut
gelding by Kyrle Daly— Cinderella, to A. Thompson for $200;
Gray Dawn, three-year-old gray colt by Billet — Mary Clark, to
C. Boyle for $875; Longitude, three-year-old bay colt by
Longfellow— Indemnity, to J. Cooke for $100; Feraian, three-
year-old bay colt by Virgil— Persia, to C. McEmery for $900;
Plumas, three-year-old bay colt by Kyrle Daly— Annie
Lawrie, to Mr. Braukett for $150; Vengeance, three-year-old
brown gelding by Virgil— Regan, to T. Hitchcock for $456;
Wagram, three-ye ir-old brown colt by Virgil— Crownlet, to
Mr. McCarty for $500; Baliac, two-year-old bay colt by Onon-
daga—Bliss, to Mr. Ohearts for $600; Examiner, two-year-
old bay colt by Enquirer— Rabel, to W. Muir for $125;
Floronzo. two-year-old chestnut colt by Rayond or Florence,
to 8. W. Steet for $300; Furioso, iwo-year-old chestnut colt
by Fonson— Lagretna, to Mr. Bray for $150; Lar*mie, two-
year-old bay colt by Luke Blackburn— Hettie B , for $1,250;
Macao, two-year-old bay colt by King Bau— Macaroona, to
Dr. O'Connor for $150; Moj^ve, two-year-old bay colt by Pat
Molloy— Queen Maud, to Mr. Bray "for $160; Uintah, two-
year-old bay colt by Kyrle Daly— Nana, to P. J. Carroll for
$600; Wallsatch, two-year-old bay colt by Longfellow— Sue
Lynue, to B. McClelland for $375. The three-year-old Mira-
beau and the two-year-old Isis were not sold. The total for
the twenty-fonr horses sold is $23,275.

State Fair Handicap Weights.

The weights in the LaRue stake, two and one-quarter
miles, to be run at the State Fair, on Monday, Sept. 10th,
are as follows:

Entitled Weight. Handicap.

Laura Gardner, ch m, 4 115 116

Dave Douglas, b g. 6 118 1 10

Leon, b c, 3 10s 106

Hermes, b h, 5 120 105

Cannie Scot, ch c, 3 104 102

Index, bl g, 6 118 100

Carmen, ch f, 3 101 96

Moses B., ch h, 3 104 90

Ledor, br g, 4 115 90

H. L. and Frank D. Stout have received an offer of $5,000
for their yearling colt Dubuque from J. M. Scribling of Vir-
ginia, 111. Dubuque is by Nutwood 2:18J, dam Nora Wilkes
by George Wtlked 2;22, second dam Nora Lee by Woodford
Mam brino 2:21 i, third dam Young Portia {dam of Voltaire
2:20 J), by Mambrino Chief, fourth dam Portia by the
pacer Roebuck.

Ai Grass Valley, Aug. 29th, the judges declared off
all pools ($1,900 |in the box) because it was decided that
four drivers and one owner had made a pool and bet on Hay-
mond. The drivers and owner were fined $40 eaoh. Two
horses, Barbara ane Temple, were from one stable and were
in tbe same interest.

SEDRO, No. 3168, H. H. B.

This week we give a cut of the winning sweepstakes bnll,
Sedro, No. 3168, H. H. B. The sweepstakes was open (or
Ayrshires, Jerseys, Alderneys, Holsteins and Devons, and
was won by Sedro, who oertainly is us trne a type of the Hol-
Btein-Friesian as can be found in the East, where the owner

tained him when a calf. He is large yet active, well pro-

portioned, finely marked, and with that rioh yellow aud
orange skin beneath the hair that denotes tbe deep and rioh
milking qualities of his family. His Bire was an imported
Herder, No. 2331, H. H. B., and his dam, Antje Loan, 4237,
H. H. B., was also bred in North Holland, where she has a
reoord of sixty-four and one-half (64J) pounds of milk per

day as a three-year-old, and gave fifty-six (56) ponnda" of
milk as a two-year-old.

Sedro is the property of Mr. Frank H. Burke, of Menlo
Pork, and will be disposed of at auction, together with a
number of hiB calves at the State Fair at .Eeno, Nevada, on
September 22, 1888.

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Sale of H. C Judson's Thoroughbreds-

Oq Thursday, September 27th, during tho fnir at San Jose,
it is Mr. Judson's purpose to dispose of hie yearlings »di
several older animals. This gentleman's axiom has been, "to
get winners, breed winners to winners." It is his ii-te ntion
to retire from the turf, and dispose of bis geldings from liine
to time at auction; they are the get of "Wildidle and Jubn A.
The winners of Wildidle's produce have been nunieions,
notably Jim Douglass. John A. is a son of the great Monday,
and the mares are of the highest type. The list of
animals to be sold is as follows; No. I. Gerster, bay
mare, foaled February 20, 1S83, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie by
Rifleman. Gerster is full sister to Nettie Brown, dam of May
D. and Ella Doane. Through htr sire's dam she has the
Lexington-Glencoi cross, with an additional Glencoe strain
through her grandsire on the maternal side. No. 2. Bay
filly, March 29, 1884, bv Wildidle, dam Dutchess by Ante-
lope. No. 3. Brown filly. January 18, 1S86, by Wildidle,
dam Monday filly by Monday. We have here the Australian-
Lexington-Gleneoe combined with the Belmont and imp.
Langford crosses. No. 4. Chestnut colt, January 10, 1887,
by John A , dam Ella Doane by Wildidle. No. 5. Chestnut
colt, February 23, 1S87, by John A , dam Lottie J. by Wild-
idle. No. 6. By John A., January 12, 1887, dam May D. by
Wildidle. No. 7. Bay colt, April 18, 1887, by Wildidle, dam
Lizzie Brown by Rifleman. No. 8. Bay filly, February IS,
1S87, by Wildidle, dam Monday Ally by Monday. No. 9.
Bay filly, January 13, 1887, by Wildidle, dam Dutchess by
Antelope.

Messrs. Killip, through whose courtesy we have obtained
the above list, will conduct the sale. It will afford a good
opportunity to those seeking California bred horses. A
better one seldom occurs, and after S> ptember 27th it will be
"too late" to regret having neglected it.

Oakland Show-

second premium. Best bulls, 2 years old— F. H. Burke's El
Cuervo Netherland, first premium; J. H. White's Huachuca,
second premium. Best 1 year old bulls — F. H. Burke's
King of Menlo, first premium; J. H. White's Laredo, sec-
ond. Best bull calf under 1 year — J. H. White's Lorenzo;
first premium. Best 3 year old cow— J. H. White's Winfri-
dala, first premium; J. H. White's Sylplia, second premium.
Best 2 year old cow — J. H. White's Lasquite, first premium;
J. H. White's Etchelali, second premium. Best 1 year old
cow — J. H. White's Minnie Wayward, rirst premium. Best
heifer calf under 1 one year — J. H. White's Chapola, first-
premium.

Class S — Graded cows — Thomas Bonner's Boj>eep, first
premium. Sweepstakes, class 1 — Best bull, C. Younger's
Third Kirklevington, first premium; second best bull, Wil-
fred Page's Mugwump; best cow, C. Younger's Oxford Rose;
second best cow, W. Page's Maira.

Class 2— Best bull, F. H. Burke's Pedro; second best bull,
J. H. White's Oro Blanco; best cow, J. H. White's Aunimie;
second best cow, F. H. Burke's Sylphia.

HERDS, ETC.

fi First premium — W. Page's Durhams; second premium,
same; third premium, Thomas Ward's Jersey herd; fourth
premium, F. H. Burke's Holsteins; fifth premium, George
Bement's Ayreshire herd.

SHEEP.

Class 10 — Best Cotswold ram, C. Younger's Just Right,
first premium; best ewes, C. Younger's five Cotswold ewes,
first premium.

POULTRY.

Best display of poultry — Thomas Ward; second premium,
F. H. Burke.

The Coming Fair at Santa Clara.

Premium A wauls.

The following is a complete list of the awards whioh were
made on Friday afternoon of last week:

HORSES.

Class 1 — Thoroughbred. Stallions, 3 years and over,
Thomas G. Jones' Three Cheers, first premium; H. J.
Thornton's Mariner; second premium. Two years old, K.
J. Thornton's Joe Hoge (no competition) 50 per cent, under
rule 35. Maree, 3 years old and over, H. J. Thornton's
Narcola, first premium; B. C. Holly's Nancy, second pre-
mium.

Class 2— Families not thoroughbred: Stallion Christmas,
with five of his colts, owned by P. A. Finnegan, first pre-
mium, under rule 35; no competition. Mares with two or
more colts; E. Topbam's Lady Nutwood and two colts, first
premium.

ClasB 3— All work. S'allions 3 years old and over; first
premium to Thomas Bonner's Allen Wilkes; second premium
to H. J. Thornton's Plowboy. Stallions 2 years old; Ben E
Harris' Storm, 50 per cent of first premium; under rule 35;
no competition,

Class 3— Year old stallions. L. Hewlett's Santa Eita bay
(no competition), 50 per cent of first prize under rule 35.
Mares of ail work, 3 years old and over, Ben E. Harris'
Edna, first premium; L. Hewlett's Brownie H., second
premiam .

Class 5 — Cleveland bays. Stallions, 3 years and over,
Seth Cook's Baron Hilton, first premium; Seth Cook's Saxon
Prince, second premium.

Standard class 4— StallioDs, 4 year and over, B. C.
Holly's Woodnut, first premium; F. P. Lowell's Don Mar-
vin, second premium. Stallions, 3 years old, Seth Cook's
Charles Derby, first premium. Stallions, 2 yearB old, E.
Topham's Not Grove, first premium; Thomas Bonner's
Standard N. ; second premium.

Class 4— Standard 1 year old. A. C. Dietz's Dietz Wilkes,
6r6t preminm; suckling colt, L. Hewlett's Greenwood (50 per
cent under ruin 35). Mares or geldings, 4 years and over, E.
Topham's Lady Nutwood, first premium; James Taylors
Clite, second premium; 2 years old, L. Hewlett's Ada H.,
(50 per cent under rule 35); 1 year old; E. Topham's Sylvia,
first premium; Matched roadsters, Thomas Bonner's Setting
San and Vengeance, first premium; Ben E. Harris' Fearless
and Adventure, second premium.

Class 6— Draft stallions. Saekrider and Chisholm's Eigelo.
first premium, Saekrider and Chisholm's Distingo, second
premium.

Class 7 — Saddle horses. Ben E. Harris' Bruce, first pre-
minm; Ben E. Harris' Scott, second preminm. Sweepstake
stallionB: Seth Cook's Royal Studley, first premium; Seih
Cook's Baron Hilton, second premium.

Sweepstakes — Mares. L.Hewlett's Bronnie H.; first pre-
mium; E. Topham's Lady Nutwood, second premium,

CATTLE.

Class 1 — Durhams, best bulls. First premium, C. Young-
er's ThirdKirklevington; second premium, C. Younger's Fifth
Kirklevington. Two years old — Wilfred Page's Protector,
first premiam; Wilfred Page's Rogue, second premiam.
One year old — C. Younger's 26th Kirklevington first
premium; Wilfred Page's Blood second premium. Best
cow three years and over — C. Younger's Jessie Maynard,
first premium; W. Page's Belle Medico, second premium.
Best cow two years old — C. Younger's Amelia 12th, first
premium; W. Page's Christmas Eve, second premium.
Best calf under one year, W. Page's Pickrell, first
prize. Best heifer one year old, W. Page's Belle of the Oaks,
first premium; W. Page's Gold Nut, second premium. Best
heifer calf under one year, C. Younger's 28th Rose of Forest
Home, first premium.

Class 4— Ayrshires — Best bull two years old, Lord Faxon,
owned by George Bement, first premium. Best bull 1 year
old, George Bement's Hotspur, first premium. Best bull
calf under 1 year, Bement's Express, first premium. Best
cow 3 years and over, Bement's Highland Mary, first prem-
ium, and his Sybilla second. Best cow 2 years and over,
George Bement's Ethelberta, first premium. Best year old
cows, Bement's Faxonia, first premium; Bement's Highland
Beauty, second.

Class 0— Jerseys — Best bull, 3 years or over, Thomas
Ward's Billy Ralston, first premium; Ward's Maude Olaf,
second. Two and a half year old bulls — Ward's Silver King,
firsr premium. Best cow 3 years and over, Ward's Mignon,
first premium; Thomas Ward's Lady Maude, second. Bes*
•2 year old cows — Ward's Oak Queen, first prize; Ward's
Lady Wickham, second. Best year old cows — Ward's Anita,
first prize. Best heifer calf — Thomas Ward's Violet, first
premium.

Class 7 — Holsteins — Best bull, 3 years and over — J. H.
White's Oro Blanco, first premium; F. H. Burke's Sedro,

The Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Asso-
ciation met Saturday, Aug. 24tb, pursuant to adjournment,
at the office of Montgomery, Rea & Co.

There were present President Topham', Directors Sargent,
Seale, Boyd and Secretary Bragg.

President Topham announced the following committees:

On Cattle — Wm. Quinn, Geo. Polhemus.

On Horses — Jus. Boyd, Jas. Sargent, H. W. Seale.

On Poultry, Swine and Sheep— J. W. Rea, Jas. Boyd, H.
H. Main.

On Gate — Alex. Gordon, Chas. Weber.

On Pavilion — S. W. Ruoker, Ed Younger, Chas. Weber.

The question of constructing an exercise track for run-
ning horses, just inside the racing track, was discassed, and
the matter was left to the discretion of Director Boyd. The
construction of this track would necessitate the setting back
of the Judges' stand some thirty feet from its present posi-
tion.

Secretary Bragg brought up the oft-mooted question of
providing "better accommodations for reporters and timers.
Re snggested(that this could be done by building a sort of
veranda to the judges' stand lower floor, for their exclusive
use, and devoting the quarters heretofore used by them to
the use of the owners of competing horses. The idea whb
generally approved, but no action was taken.

Spaylne in Arizona.

In a recent letter to the editor of Hoof and Horn, CM.
Montgomery, one of the most expert cattle spayers in the
West, gives the following interesting facts concerning his
reasons for resorting to the practice and the advantages
whioh accrue from it:

"I have been spaying my cows and heifers this spring and
summer with the most flattering results. I have been spay-
ing them as fast as they could be conveniently gathered. The
youngest to the oldest have been operated upon with the loss
of but one during the summer. I have been raising cattle in
Yavapai coanty for six years, and as the range is getting a
little short and cattle are increasing, I have come to the con-
clusion that it is better to have a little more money and not
so many cattle. Stock cattle are so low there is nothing in
selling them, so I have resorted to spaying and hope through
that agency to bring them up from their present rate of $14
per head to a prime article of at least §25 value. By spay-
ing your cows and heifers there is another object worth
considering and it is this: If your range will only support
500 head of cattle and you brand 200 calves a year, there are
apt to be 100 heifers, then by spaying the older she cattle
and placing them on the market, you prnne your herd and
save the raDge for good future grazing. Sach a coarse once
inaugurated and consistently lived up to is sure to keep a
goodly amount of money always in the pockets of Arizona
rangemen, an ever-abundant grazing area, and harmony in
the camps of those who seek at every turn a remedy in any-
thing but that of Fpayiug. During the few years I have been
engaged in running cattle and seeing and meeting men who,
in their mind were just on the brink of a financial crisis
from following the ancient mode of 'increase and multiply,'
I do not wonder at the dissatisfaction so freely expressed to-
day by many of our stockmen, when a low per capita spaying
tax would turn their herd away from such a disaster."

How to Tell the Age of Cattle-

Sainfoin.

Among the new and interesting forage plants which have
occupied the attention of the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, we particularly wish tu reproduce some of their
conclusions with regard to sainfoin or esparset, bolanically
known aB onobrychis saliva. It has given promise of great
value for cultivation on dry hills and mountain slopes.

This plant belongs to the leguminous order. EBparset is
the German name — sainfoin is the name used in France and
England, It seldom exceeds H feet in height, with a weak
stem, rather long, pinnate leaves, and flower b of a pink
color in a loose spike, 2 to 4 inches in length, raised on a
long, naked peduncle or stalk. The flowerB are succeeded
by short, single-seeded pods, which are strongly reticulated
or maiked by raised Hues and depressed pits. It is a native
of Central and Southern Europe and Western Asia, and in
Karope has long been cultivated. From experiments made
by the Dake of Bedford, in England, we learn that it was
first introduced to English farmers as a plant for cultivation
from Flanders and France, where it has long been in cultiva-
tion. It was found to be less productive than the broad-
leaved clovers, but on chBlkey and gravelly soils there was
abundant proof of the superiority of sainloin. It produoes
but little herbage the first year, but improves in quantity
for several years.

Mr. Martin J. Sutton, in a leccnt work on "Permanent
and Temporary Pasture," 6ays that sainfoin has been cul-
tivated in England for over two hundred years. He says
that it is essentially a food for sheep, and in pasturing the
sheep do it no injury. It is also useful for horses, but
produres nothing like the quantity of green fodder that can
be obtained from the lucerne patch. When sown alone, Mr.
Sutton Bays that sainfoin is liable to decrease and become
overrun with weeds. He recommends its uwe as a predomi-
nent constituent in a mixture of grasses and clovers. He
says that combined with strong growing grasses there is less
risk, and the grasses keep down the weeds. In a green state
it is quite free from the danger of blowing cattle (Hoven),
and when made into hay is an admirable and nutritious
food, But it requires great care 'n drying when made
into hay.

A French writer Bays that sainfoin cannot accommodate
itself to damp soil, and even dreads soil which, although dry,
rests upon a wet subsoil. It delights in dry soil, somewhat
gravelly, and, and above all, calcarious. It flourishes upon
the declivities of hills where water cannot remain, and in
light soil, where its powerful root can readily penetrate. It
prefers open, sunny places with a southern or eastern ex-
posure.

A recent bulletin of the Iowa Agricultural College gives
the result of some experiments with this pl&nt, which are
very satisfactory. Observations there made indicate that it
stands early freezing quite as well aB Kentucky blue grass.
It produces at the rate of three tons of dry hay to the acre.

A heifer has no rings on her horns until she is two years of
age, and one is added each year thereafter. You can there-
fore tell the age of a cow with tolerable accuracy by counting
the rings on her horns and adding two to the number. The
bull has no rings, aB a rule, until he is five years old, so to
tell his age, after that period, add five to the number of rings.
The better way to tell the age is by the teeth, wfiich is of
course the only way with polled cattle. What are oalled the
milk teeth gradually disappear in front. At the end of three
years the second pair of permanent teeth are well grown, at
foar years the third pair, and at five the fourth and last pair
have appeared, and at this time the ceniral pair are of full
Bize. At seven years a dark line caused by the wearing of
the teeth appears on all of them, aud on the central pair a
circular mark. At eight years this circular mark appears on
all of tbem, ant at nine years the central pair begins to
shrink. At ten the second pair begins to shrink, and the
third at eleven. After this period the age can only be deter-
mined by the degree of abrinkage generally, At fifteen the
teeth are nearly all gone. — Farming World, (Edinburg.)

Pure bred Devon cattle have become very popular in
Australia. They have proved their ability to sland the heat
better than any other breed of English cattle; they also bear
being driven long journeys with less amount of fatigue than
Short-horns or Herefords. They are deserving of considera-
tion at the hands of breeders of high grade cattle on this
CoaBt, and we would like to hear from those who have
experience in handling them.

Taking Cattle East.— Beef cattle from the Owyhee conn-
try, in Idaho, are being sold for shipmant to Chicago. J, W.
Sharp, of Jordan Valley, informs the Silver City Avalanche
that a good many stock cattle are being sold to Nebraska men
at $12 50 per head.

Col. J. D. Gillette, the Cattle King of Illinois, and one Of
the first exporters of fine beef cattle to England, died a$
Maekinaw, Michigan, Aug. 25th. He was worth $2,000,000.

Seven hundred high class Shropshire sheep were shipped
to America by the Steamer Oxenholme from Liverpool re-
cently for Hon. John Dryden of Canada, and Messrs.
Thompson and Williams of Indiana. The shipment which
is by far the largest arid best which haB ever left our shores,
says the London Live Stock Journal, comprised 150 rams,
150 show ewes, 400 to 500 choice breeding ewes and a few
show wethers and lambs selected from the most celebrated
breeders of the day, the show rams and ewes being taken
principally for exhibition purposes. The Shropshire is
gaining gieat popularity in the West and proving itself a
moBt excellent mutton sheep

One hundred years ago the following wlb written, it will
bear repetition to-day: "Economy in alt things is as com-
mendable in the manager as it is beneficial and desirable to
the employer, and on a farm it showB itself in nothing more
evidently or more essentially, than in not suffering the pro-
vender to be wasted, but, on the contrary, in taking care that
every atom of it be used to the best advantage, and likewise
in not permitting the plows, harness and other implements
of husbandry and the grass belonging to them to be necessar-
ily expofed, trodden under foot, run over by carts and
abused in other respects." That farmer's name was George
Washington.

Many of the ranchmen of Texas are improvirg upon the
old style of cutting out dry cows for market promiscuously
and leaving cows with calves to run upon (he range. Banch-
men are now selling the calves belonging to old cows, says
the Las Vegas Stock Grower, disposing of tbem early in the
season so as to permit the cow to fatten for later markets.
One herd of cows and calves are on the way to Cherokee
Strip, so as to get a short ron to market, and the cows will
be ranged until fall. Another i attle company has sold 2,000
calves to a Nebrapka feeder, and will drive cows end calves
to the shipping point, and after the calves are delivered the
cowb will bo returned to the range.

As all reliable details with regard to feed fur stock are valu-
able, wegive the following extract from theiS'onowa Democrat.

J. H. Fowler has presented this office with a sample of
timothy graio, grown on bis ranch in Mendocino county,
which is worthy of of attention of thcBe who consider them-
selves skilled in agriculture. The heads will average twelve
inches in length, some even exceeding that phenomenal
growth by two inches. Those who come from some of the
timothy growing sections in the East, where limot^y heads
two or three inches in lergth are touhidered maximum
growtb, can better appreciate this enormous growth. And
yet it has even been paid by some practical book-keeper
farmer that timothy could not be successfully grown in this
country.

Stock farming must be the foundation of all long continued
and successful farming. Any other system is one of slow
exhausiion and ultimate sterility. Ignore the eheep, the doc
and the cow, and the land will inevitably grow puor. One
hog, kept to the age of one year, if furnished with suitable
material, will convert a cartload per month into a fertilizer
which will produce a good crop of corn. Two loads ptr year
multiplied by the number of hogs usually kept by our farm-
ers woold make sufficient fertilizing Bubetence to grow the
corn nsed by them; or, in ether words, the hog would pay in
manure its keeping. In this way we can afford to make pork
at low prices; but in no other way can it be done without
loss to the farmer.

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Toe State Fair.

As the paper goes to press on Friday there are only
reports of the opening aay, though from these it will be
seen that the initiatory has been mere than usually
auspicious. The improvements at the park receive
unqualified com mentations, and from present indications
the fair of 1888 will excel the best of its predecessors.
To those who have attended the past exhibitions this is
saying a good deal, though with the present manage-
ment it could not well be otherwise. The growth of
California has been of a marvellous character for the
past few years, agriculture and kindred pursuits keeping
pace with the general developement-

The State Fair has been a grand educator. That and
the district fairs have done more to advance the interests
of California than a majority of people imagine, and it
is safe to assert that for every dollar expended one hun-
dred or more have been returned. Improved stock,
improved systems of husbandry, improved implements of
all kinds are the result, and all of these fall far short of
the benefit which have followed mental improvement-
set folks to thinking, and the first battle of life is already
won. Object lessons are the most potent aid in acquir-
ing knowledge, and the pictures which are traced on the
canvas of the fairs are forcible monitors. The teachings
are easily understood, and the comprehension must be
dull, indeed, which does not understand; the faculty
sluggish which does not turn them to gcod account.

To induce attendance pleasures must be added, and the
person who does not enjoy the stirring scenes at the park,
or fails to relish the quieter pleasures of the pavilion is
an object of pity, out of place in this bright and sun-
shiny world. Their proper habitat where flowers never
bloom, where birds are voiceless, where streams never
sparkle, aud where black clouds continually veil the blue
sky.

The State Fair Races.

A short report of the opening days' iaces at the State
Fair in another coluu n shows that it was an exciting
day to those who follow the fortunes of favorites. This
is evident, as outsiders won two of the three contests,
and those the mo^t important events of the day. That
the extreme heat was a serious hindrance to the horses
is evident, being, in all probability, the cause of the
downfall of Albert S. Redwood had an easy job in
the Occident stakes, Valentine's victory was a surprise
all around, and though the defeat of Gold L^af is
ascribed to the many races she has paced since the open-
ing at L03 Angeles fair, her victress, Yolo Maid, showed
that she possesses a great flight of speed, and join to
that the other qualities of a racehorse.

LAKEPOKT,
SALT LAKE,
FRESNO

REMEMBER,

ENTRIES CLOSE,

SEPT. 10TH
SEPT. 11TH
SEPT. J5TH

Toe Stanford Stake, 1888.

The Stanford Stake, for foals of 1885, will be trotted
on Friday, October 26th, on the Bay District Track. The
ast paymont of $100 each is due, and must be paid io
N. T. Smith, Treasurer, Fourth and Townsenrt Streets,
S- F., "Wednesday, the 26'.h of September. The follow-
ing made third payment, and are eligible:

Job. Cairn SimpsoD, Oakland, on bay colt Antaeus by
Anteeo, his dam Avoid by Alhamura.

Jos. Cairn Simpson, on gray colt Anteire by Anteeo, Lis
dam Queen by A, W. Richmond.

"William Corbitt, San Miiteo, ou brown colt by Gny Wilkes,
dani Sable by The Moor, and chestnut (illy by Guy Wilkes,
dam Huntress.

Palo Alto on bay colt by Electioneer, dam Mamie C. by imp.
Hercules, and black fitly Georgiana by Ansel, dam GleDcora
by Mohawk Chief.

L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, on brown tilly Nehushta by Staui-
boul, her dam Neluska by Saltan.

N. T. Smith, Treasurer Stanford Stake.

Jos. Caien Simpson, Secretary.

Golden Gate Fair.

The 1888 exhibition of the Golden Gate Association
can be classed as the most successful in many respects
of any which has been held. While the stock display
was not what it would have been had exhibitors known
that the fair would be held in Oakland in time to per-
fect their arrangements, it could not be called a poor
showing as some very good borse3 and cattle were on
the ground. The "dpeed programme," however, was in
the main very satisfactory, and about the only thing the
judges could be adversely critical for was a lack of pioper
security in the 2:28 class. This was the only race which
presented features palpably suspicious, in fact, suspicions
were demonstrated to be positive iacts, and the mere
change of drivers when the race had progressed so far as
to be virtually settled did not meet the exigencies of the
case. At first we were inclined to the belief that there
was a "combine" all through, and takiug the evidence
which the heats presented, the only conclusion is that
everydriver was interested in having Rosie Mc win. Rosie
Mc liid up the first heat which Fttllis won, Franklin
gaining the second after an apparent struggle with
Rosie Mc, though she held the first place in the betting-
The third heat she took the lead holdiug all tne way
with Franklin, Bonanza, Fallis in the order written
several lengths marking the space between each. The
time so far was Fallis 2.26^, Franklin 2:23^, Rosie Mc
2:2G;j. The fourth |heat would have been a "screaming
farce" had there been nothing at slake, excepting curi.
osity to learn what the outcome would be. Ever so far
in the lead was Rosie Mc at the half in 1:14£, and though
she made a break on the turn there waB a still longer
gap at the three-quarters, with Franklin in the rear of
all. On came the mare slowing down as she reached
the wire which she passed in 2:31, the second horse
marking 2:34. This was Fallis so that his driver could
not claim that he was saving his horse wnile another
was pushing the favorite in the pools.

That a change of drivers would be made after tha^
exhibition was evident, and in all probability the judges
would have so ordered had there been up complaints.
Where they erred was in permitting the heat to count.
Some blamed them for not declaring the pools off, but
that course would not have been justified after the race
was ended. Had the heat been declared void it would
have given tie substituted drivers an opportunity to get
the "hang" of the horses, and those who had supported
them some chance. As it was the fifth heat was trotted
in 2:23£, Fallis only beaten a few feet, so few that his
time could not be a quarter of a second slower. There
were certainly good reasons for inflicting the severe^
penalty which the law provides, and many were amazed
that no further notice was taken of such a palpable
fraud. This was our view at the time, after listening to
an explanation from a man who has been driving trotters
ever since our sojourn in California, it is a gratification
that extreme measures were not taken. This was that
after Fallis had won the heat contrary to tae expecta-
tions of owner and adviser, the main thing to do was to
manage that he should not lose the benefit. To effect
tbis due care must be observed, and no chances taken,
the avoidance of risk being accomplished to let the others
fight from that time out. Singular as the advice may
appear, it was unquestionably offered in good faith, and
accupted without a thought of wrong. We have not the
least doubt of the sincerity of both men, our knowledge
of the man who gave the advice leading us to believe iu
his honesty and candor, and it hardly seems possible that
an owner of a stallion, so highly valued, would pursue a
course which would degrade horse and owner. But if
such excuses are accepted, should such apologies prevail,
it is manifest that if trottiug-sports retain a place in the
affection of the public, something must be done to pro-
vide against errors of judgment which appear to be
fraud, as well as against downright rascality.

Were the law imperative that every heat must be
fought for, that every time the signal is given to start
each driver shall do his utmost to win the heat there
would be an end to all such race as that which raised the
clamor. That Franklin was not the horse hi showed
himself to be at L03 Angeles and Petaluuia was probably
true, though a heat iu 2:23$ and one outside of 2:35 are
hard to reconcile. Still it could be claimed that as Fallis
was in a better position to make a fight with the mare
he had the right to avail himself of the samp i rivilege
Rosie Mc was granted iu the first boat and "lay up."
There was another race which awakened hat sh comments
entirely owing to tbis pernicious custom This was
when Tempest, Alcazar, Thapsin and Gus Wilkes came
together.

Alcazar could not do anything, and Thapsin was con-
tented to let Gus Wilkes push Tempest for the first aud
second heats. The driver of Thapsin thought this was
his surest way of winning the race, but when the best
that Gus could do in the first heat was to crowd hor to

2:2ij^ it should have been accepted as a token that if she
were beaten a faster pace must be set. The result of the
third heat when Thapsin made her trot in 2:2U proved
that no matter how it was managed she would have
won, still, the spectators would have been batter pleased
and Thapsin obtained second money iu place of third.

We understand that the system of starting running
horses introduced by C. S. Crittenden and inaugurated
at the Golden Gate, is to be given a further test at Sac-
ramento. We have a great deal of confidence in its
merits, and feel that there j.3 a reasonable assurance that
it will be found a decided improvement on all the meth-
ods heretofore in vogue. With a strip of white web-
bing in place of the driving reins used in the trials here,
the handling will be easier aud the vibration of a white
band attract the attention of the horses in a greater de-
gree than when a darker material is used. It may be
claimed that with larger fields of horses those in the rear
will press the front rank on to the webbing, but this was
not the case when the mile race with eleven starters was
run. That was the very worst place, or rather if it
proved effective iu that place it could scarcely fail at
other points. Io the midst of the densest part of the
crowd, pressing against the fences on either side of the
track, noise and tumult on every hand, the trial was any-
thiug but lighl. The men who hold the web should be
drilled to concert of action, and when the starter gives
the signal both ends will drop without the least danger
of entaglement. That there was a chance for horses to
become entagled is the only forcible argument advanced
against its use, and there is so little chance for that to
happen that it does not figure. Should it come out of
the ordeal at Sacramento as well as it has in Oakland,
the objections will be pretty well answered.

Gaining Ground-

Now that a man of the standing in the profession of
training trotters as Budd Doble is awarded has used tips
and with the success which followed putting them on
Jack, at Rochester, it is an assured fact that farther
trials will be granted. The charge here has been that
horses could not trot as fast when shod with tips as with
full shoes, and this was so generally admitted that only
a few had faith enough to give them a trial. Owners
who were impressed favorably with their value met with
such opposition from trainers and smiths that they were
forced to forego their convictions. The success of Jack
will be apt to encourage others, and we are so well
grounded in the faith, so confident that this system of
shoeing has advantages over all others, that every fair
trial will add to its popularity, that all we desire is to
see the test made.

A late number of the Nation"] Stockman reproduced
cuts from Tips and Toeweights, and in t'.ie accompany-
ing article recommends the use of tips. While giving
preference to the "shouldered" tip, such as we have de-
scribed, those which are "feathered" are mentioned with
approval. Feathering is the beating of the rear portion
to an edgo, and though a much easier method of putting
on the tip, has serious crawbacks. It may be that from
having originated the shouldered tip we give more credit
to that, and are inclined to magnify the drawbacks which
accompany the old plan of making and setting tips,
though from the first .ve felt that the greatest danger
lay in a wrong use of the abbreviated shoe. With the
tip made in the form of a wedge the smith will prepare
the foot in the same way he would for a full shoe,
whereac if that was the form to be set the foot should be
cut on two angles. Thus, were a tip to be used which
was a quarter cf an inch thick at the toe and brought to
an edge at its posterior part, the foot should be pared to
the level it should present, to bring the foot into a proper
position, leaving horn enough to give room for the sec-
ond cutting. When that was done a mark should be
made where the back part of the tip came, then mark a
depth of a quarter of an inch, and cut away the horn be-
tween the two points. This would give the same bearing
as before the second cutting was performed. But admit-
ting that this had oeen done with exactness, and there
are still drawbacks. There is not metal enough at what
may be termed the heel, to admit of proper nailing, and
as that is worn away a portiou of the foot is exj osed
wi_ich was covered, and not in the same situation to
staud the wear aj* that part which has never beeu pro-
tected. But a greater danger exists in not getting the
proper bearing, and the chances are strongly in favor i f
the smith nailing on the tip su as to elevatfl the ton moru
than should be.

With the shouldered tip, lh»t is, one which U nearly
of th«* same thickness at toe and heel, while more care
aud nicer workmanship i-i n quired, there are none if
the dangers which follow the other. Say that the tip is
one quarter of an inch at the toe, it shculd be within a
shade ot it when designed for the fore foot of the fast
troUer. The smith lays the tip on the foot and mark*

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where the heels come. When the full depth of the tip
has to be sunk a small saw is a handy tool to cut to the
depth required. In many cases there is a greater depth
of cutting than the thickness of the tip, and the back
of the foot is not touched until the tip has been set.

The cutting away of the horn must be carefully done>
and requires a degree of expertness to manage it quick-
ly, and if the smith has not had experience sufficient to
give expertness, time must be taken to give a uniform
seating for the tip and the angle desired when the job is
completed. "With the end of the tip cut to an angle, in
place of being square across, as is shown in the cut
copied by The Stockman, the difficulty of setting is slight-
ly increased, although this is well repaid by additional
security. The leveled end is fo. the purpose of the horn
aiding the nails iu keeping the tip in place, this being
accomplished by the inside point being the longest.
When the seating is finished the tip is held in place by
the projecting horn and only requires being pressed
against the shoulders while the nails are driven. Not
until then is the heel touched, when it is an easy job to
remove the superfluous horn. With some horses there is
an excess of growth over wear so that when the tips
have been worn a moDth the cutling process can be used
to advantage.

Being so much interested in the proper shape and set-
ting of tips, we will be pleased to have the National
Stockman give its readers the reasons for our preference
of shouldered tips. The cuts and accompanying expla-
nation should enable any competent shoeing smith to
make and set them in a proper manner. If they do the
work as it should be, the same remuneration that is paid
for full shoeing should be cheerfully given. The saving
will come in immunity from ailments of the feet and
limbs, which are the rule and not the exception in horses
which are shod with full shoes.

The National, Junior and Primary Stakes.

We have received from Captain N. T. Smith the fol-
lowing list of those who have made second payments in
the above stakes. As Captain Smith's letter was writ-
ten on the 4th, Monday last, and letters postmarked
September 1st will be valid, there may be others to add.
Not in the National, however, as those who made the
first payment, besides what are given, are known to
have "gone wrong." Rexford was lost iu the Palo Alto
fire, Palo Alto is thrown out of training on account of a
bad leg, Dawn was 'tired and blistered" some weeks
back, and Jim Mulvenna was sent home from Sacra-
mento, having developed a tendency to trot only when
he saw fit to do so. We understand that he showed
plenty of speed, but his unreliability was such that it
was not likely to be overcome in time to trot him in the
stake. The five remaining iusure a good race pro-
vided there are no mishaps, and four of them are all
right so far. Stamboul has trotted two races, Woodnut
three, and Guy Wilkes one, up to the time of writing,
and have several other engagements. Director is en-
tered at Stockton and Napa, and during the Golden
Gate Pair he was "worked an easy mile" in 2:20£, the
last quarter of it in 33\ seconds. Autevolo was doing as
well as we could ask, until a little over two weeks ago,
when the leg which troubled him last year, -"filled," and
he showed a slight lameness. We ascribed it to working
him on a heavy track, and trust that he will "round to"
iu time. There are reasonable hopes that such will be
the case, and we felt that it would not do to forego the
chance, so long as it could be secured for $300. He has
bjen jogged daily since thejinjury, and the swelling is
subsiding.

Had there been good^fortune in place of the bad luck
it is safe to assert that eight of the nine nominations
would have made the second payment. It will scarcely
do to ascribe the withdrawal of Mulvenna to bad luck.
From the information obtained from Wilbur Smith, who
had him in training, he was capable of trotting fast, and
would trot fast if permitted to have his own way, but
that was entirely incompatible with the requirements of
a race. A3 his stable companion, Brown Jug, had some
of the same notions it is more than likely that the trouble
came from errors in their early education. Two wonder-
fully fast horses, *it is a great pity that their spend can
not be made of service.

The second payments are as follows:

William Corbitt,2 Sao .Mateo, Guy WiUes, by George
Wilkes— Lauy Bunker.

L. J. Rose, Rosemeide, Stamboul, by Sultan — Fleetwiog.

Jo3. Cairn JSimpson, Ojkland, Antevelo, by Electioneer —
Columbine.

B. C. Holly, Vullej'j, Woodnnt, by Nutwood— Addie.

Pleasmtm Stock Farm, Pleasanton, Director, by Dictator
—Dolly.

The Junior'Staliion Stake closed on the second of June
"with twelve nominations, and of these seven have made
second payment. This is a good showing, as Palo Alto
had four named, so that it was altogether probable at

first that only one would be kept iu. The list which
Captain Smith sent is as follows:

A. McFadyen, Santa Rosa, Redwood by Anteeo— Lou
Medium,

Jas. P. Kerr, Sau Francisco, Memo by Sidney— Flirt.

A. L. Hiuds, Oakland, Balkan by Mauibrino WilkeB —
Fanny Fern.

Pleasanton Stock Farm Co., PleasantoD, Direct by Direc-
tor— Echora.

Palo Alto, Meulo Park, Wild Boy by General Benton—
Wildflower.

L. D. Shippee, Stockton, Moses S. by Hawthorne— by
McCracken's Black Hawk.

H. H. Helman, Visalia, Strathway by Steinway— Coun-
tess.

A.C.^Dielz, Oakland, Rugwood by Sidney.

At all events, the Junior is nearly certain to prove
one of the great three-year-old races of the year. Direct
and Redwood have already won races in good time, and
eo far as our ^knowledge extends, all the others are
worthy of keeping tbem company.

The Primary Stallion Stake, which is the title chosen
for the two-year-olds to battle under, had nine nomina-
tions, five from Palo Alto. At the time of writing,
Monday last, Captain Smith had only heard from Palo
Alto and L. IT. Shippee. John P. Sweeney of Carson,
and L. M. Morse of Lodi, having nominations which are
very likely to stay iu. Palo Alto selects Leon by Elec-
tioneer, his dam Lina R. by Don Victor; and as Captain
Smith had left Mr. Shippee's letter at home, he could
not remember whether Kilrain by Hawthorne, or Mo-
tion by Electioneer, was to be the standard-bearer for
Stockton.

"By the Lakeside-"

At times when there is scant room for the horse
matter we grudge the space alloted to other departments,
but when Petronella favors our readers with her sketches
it would be doubly interesting equine pictures which
would lead to curtailment. A genuine angler is sure to
be an admirer of nature, and ever si.ce the days of gcod
old Izaak a majority of them have the happy knack of
eproducing the beauties they have witnessed. "Webber
Lake and its Trout" was the last sketch from Petronella,
published August 18th, and we are sure that those who
read it will agree with us that few, very few of the male
disciples of the gentle art can equal it, and this week the
gem under the above ti le will rank with the best of the
verses of "Oypress Jr," or any of the piscatorial poets.
In selecting the author of the "Hermit Trout" for com-
parison we are prompted by the remembrance of the
pleasure the perusal gave us so many years ago, and
though poetry is not so highly appreciated now as in
the days when life was a poem, "By the Lakeside" was
vastly enjoyed.

Photographing Finishes-

Instantaneous photography was tried at Brooklyn and
the following is the account given by the Sporting World.

It will no- do to depend on an observer to touch the
spring, the leading horse being the only true method. A
thread stretched across the track was the means employed
at Palo Alto, and there is no doubt that a difference of
an inch would have been plainly pictured in the experi-
ments conducted there. For all the exactness which
the camera will unquestionably present, unless the plates
can be prepared so as to show the positions while the
riders are weighing in, it will not be as satisfactory as a
"trained judge, above suspicion, and m a position where
he can tell to a uicity.

The Brookln Club, which is always progressive, yester*
day permitted some experiments to be made of instantane-
ously photographing finishes. A camera was placed on the
judges' stand and the operator succeeded in developing a
very interesting negative of the finish for the first race when
the horses were wide apart. The third race, however, re-
sulted in a dead heat between Yum Yum aud Kingston.
Then everybody became curious to see whether the camera
would make it a dead heat. The operator, however, became
flustered aud caught the horses before they passed the post,
when Yum Yum was slightly in frout. The picture was
very much blurred, as the figures of the two horses blended
and of course formed a blackness. To-day Col. Simmons,
the presiding judge, will try his hand at pressing the spring
of the camera at the exact moment when in his estimation
the horses pass the post.

It will be interesting to watch the progress of these ex-
periments, though it is difficult to see of what practical use
they are. Theoretically there is no such thing as a dead
heat of two horses passing the line exactly— I use the word
in the mathematical sense — together, but even instantane-
ous photography is unable to show hairbreadth differences.
Hence, in practice, there will always be dead heats. Then'
is another objection to its application, that it takes too lung
to develop a negative when a quick decision is wanted. This
however, can be overcome in time. But, after all the worst
objection is of what use is it. The presiding judge 1ms
eventually to decide what horse won at a close finish, and
so the photographic process simply substitutes a round-
about for the present direct way.- Give us a trained judge,
a man whose judgment, sight and nerve have been skilled
and steeled by experience, and whose character is above re-
proach and his decision will satisfy any betting man,
whether it will stand microscopic examination or not.

Palo Alto Catalogue-
The Palo Alto Catalogue for 1888 is received, but not
in sufficient time to write such a notice as its importance
merits. Two hundred and fourteen mares in the trotting
stud, twenty-five in the thoroughbred paddocks, and
when to these are added the stallions and youngsters, an
octavo volume of nearly 300 pages is crowded to its full-
eat capacity. In order to do anything like justice to
such an immense establishment, commensurate space
will be necessary.

The Bay District Association has added to its list of
races a 2:22 class, parse $600, for Friday October 26lh.
Entries close Si ptembtr 28th.

COKRESPONDENCE.

The Petalurna Pools Again.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— In your issue of Sep-
tember 1st, Wilfred Page, a ruember of the private corpora-
tion who run the Petalurna Fair under the name of the State
organization, District No. 4, for the purposa of securing the
appropriation, rushes into print in defense of his alius,
Whitehead & Co. Air. Page, always reckless m his state-
ments, makes a wide divergence from the troth in this in-
stance. It is not a fact that Killip Ar Co. bid for the pool-sell-
ing at the Sonoma and Maiin Fair thisje&r. They desired to
do so, and to that eud interviewed Mr. J. H. White, the Presi-
dent, in San Francisco. Mr. White expre sed his personal
wish that Killip & Co. should do the business, but stated he
had been absent from the city and was not posted as to de-
tails. He advised that W. E. Cox, Secretary, be written,
asking when meeting would beheld. This was done, with
the statement that E.. & Co. desired to bid, and wished to
know when bids would be considered. To this letter no an-
swer was returned, and no explanation of this discourtesy has
been received to this date. We have been informed, how-
ever, that at the conclusion of the Fair of 1887, representa-
tives of Messrs. "Whitehead & Co. appeared before the Boards
at Santa Rosa and Petalurna and extracted quasi promises of
the busmess for this year, Mr. Bailhache, President at
Santa Rosa, in a kindly note, informed us that such was the
case, so far as his society was concerned.

The public can judge from this how far Mr. Page's rash
statements are borne out by the truth. Killip & Co.

Ed. Breeder and Sportsman: — Mr. E. A. DeCamps' com-
n;ents on Manzanita's lameness at Los Angeles, though
based on the version of two eye-witnesses, are wide off the
mark. Instead of being driven coo close to the damp
track and balling up, she had no such opportunty. The
track was dry and hard, and was only watered twice a week
up to date of meeting, and then so lightly that she could not
have balled up if she had followed the water-cart. The im-
mediate cause of her niisha/p was stepping into a ditch dug
for the water-pipe, which any "one-eyed"' witness might
have seen was dangerous, and'which I had vainly requested
to have tilled up. With all deference to the speed of the
track, horses, climate and people, so completely aired and
to which I fully subscribe, the combination would be still
harder to beat if to it was added a little consideration for
other people in the shape of a few dollars spent in water to
render the track tit to work valuable horses on with safety
that came there from a distance to await the coming on of
the meeting. Even the perfect climate of Los Angeles left to
itself can not be relied on to furnish a safe track, though it
has the reputation of accomplishing most anything that is
asked of it. If nature had been assisted a little more
liberally I cannot keep thinking that some of us would kav(-
had reason to feel happier. Yours respectfully.

Palo Alto, September 6, 1SSS. Chas. Marvin.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — The second payment
in Stallion Stakes have been made as follows:

national trotting stallion stakes.

L. J. Rose, b a Stamboul

Pleasanton Stock Farm , blk b Director

Win. Corbet, ha Guy Wilkes

Joseph Cairn Simpson, b s Antevolo

B. C. Holly, cb b Woodnut

JUNIOR STALLION STAKE FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

A . McFaydeo Redwood

Jas, P. Kerr Memo

A. L. Hinds Balkan

Pleasanton Stock Farm Dirti-t

Palo Alto Stock Farm Wild Boy

L. U Shippee Moses**

A. C. Dletz Rtngwnod

H. H. Htlman Strathway

In the Primary Stallion Stake for two-year-olds, but two
eutries have at this date been heard from. Yours truly,

San Francisco, Sept. 4, 18S8. N. T. Smith.

Ed. B&eeder and Sportsman: — Messrs. W. Ailee Burpee

& Co., Philadelphia, Pa., have filed their application for the
sole use of the prefix "Fordhook."

Objections, if any. may be forwarded to me at anytime
within the next two weeks.

A. P. Vredknburgh,

New York, Aug. 25th, 1888. & , y A. K. C.

The American Trotting: Association.

The following persons and norses are reiubUted, viz:

11. Y. Kelliim, Prophetstown, 111 , ind b li Richmond BUSpendfld by
ordt-r of the member at Carroll, Iowa.

Alfred Loder Lbwlsvllle, Ind., and gt g Highland i)oy suspended
by order of tbe member at Torre 1 1 i u i >■, lad,

M. (... Cbapin, Bell vi He, Kan , and bh Charlie H, suspended by order
of the ianesvllle Driving Park Association.

1*. Newoomb, Cedar Rapids, [owa, aud cb m Ottumwn Maid sus-
pended by order of itie member at uakalooea [owa,

l-'. a Bead, Claj Centre. Kan , and Mk b Waller Smoker 8 as pended
by order ol'lhc- members at Ottumwa, Knox vi lie and OskaloOsa. Iowa.
*obas. Terbu.-b Clay 0 litre, Kan., and eh h Agate and ch m Kit Lo
gan Biiapeudtd by order of tbe member al 1. urnc I, K in.

Note - Oha«. Terbttsb rem tins suspended with the wh g Frenchman,
and for violation of the i ulea

E. M. Robbing. Cartbaue. 111., and bh Combination suspended by
order of tbe member nl Keokuk, Iowa, through Or/or.

E. R, How ml, Denver, Oil , aud b m My Muud suspended by order
of the uiemler ot Keokuk, lown, through error.

(ieo. Grimes, Gulon, Iod., and gr iu Mela O, suspended by order of
tbe member at Peoria, 111.

J. A. Juuivjl, Upper Sandusky, O , and b g Fn ddy J. suspended by
order of the member at Zanesvllle, O.

J. H.SrEiUEB Secretary.
Detroit, Mich., August 20tb, !f88.

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Sept. 8

Exhibits at the State Fair.

Sacramento has donned her holiday attire, every incoming
train leaves its crowds of expectant visitors. Business ap-
psars to be exceptionally brisk; partly caused by the efforts
of her citizens to get over all the work possible before holiday
time, and chiefly and happily because of a decided progress
in the growth and commercial prosperity, which is markedly
observable.

The 3oth Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society
commenced on Monday. Nearly all the stalls at the park
axe occupied; but few remain for those who come to-day.

Mr. George Bement jnst arrives as we write. His cattle
are hungry, dusty and scarcely recognizable, and the cry is,
"Still they come.'3

Without exception this promises to be the most successful
fair ever held under the auspices of the society.

Most of the space has been taken in the large and beauti-
ful pavilion, aad it already bears evidence of the expenditure
of much taste, still aud money. Charmingly decorated, its
appearance is much enhanced by the excellent showing made
by those exhibitors who have completed their stands.
Weinstock & Lubin have succeeded in dressing a bevy of
waxen ladies in the most tasteful costumes of the day. They
staad behind the counter, before the counter and in various
other positions. Their natural and life-like appearance wbb
the cause of considerable praise from a never-ending group
of visitors last evening. A group of miners in the old store
is equally successful.

The carriage exhibit of a local manufacturer, Sir. A.
Meister, is for excellence and finish in workmanship, and
beauty and lightness of design, equal to any Califomian or
Eastern display which I have seen,

Huntington & Hopkins have erected a mo6t graceful
and substantial bridge with tower, in the center of the
pavilion, immediately beside the band stand. It is the first
and handsomest object which greets the eye of the entering
visitor.

Agricultural machinery is not fogotten; finely manu-
factured and well displayed, it could hold its own anywhere.
The county exhibits are not yet in place. Placer is show-
ing up the best so far.

The First Artillery Band ha3 been engaged, and plays
nightly. They will play at (he park on Thursday and fol-
lowing afternoons.

At the park the old judges' stand has been torn down and
a new one erected. The old structure was three stories in
height; the present has been built on a concrete foundation.
It is two stories high, elegantly proportioned and of a good
design. It has been so arranged that the judges will stand
six feet nearer the ground than previously. The galeman
will be signalled by electric bell when it is time to open the
gate. Electric communication has also been made with the
musicians' stand.

The floor of the grand stand has been raised four feet, and
the whole structure has been set on a foundation of brick
laid in concrete, the piers being iron capped. Chairs to the
number of 550 have been substituted for the old benches,
and the entire stand has received a good coat of paint.

On the east side of the park much ground has been added
by purchase, doubling the room formerly available for swine
and poultry. Along the walls, 88 new stalls have been
erected for horsts and cattle.

A new tank of 20,000 gallons capacity has been placed
under aud in front of the grand stand. The track is now
well supplied with water, which is available in four different
places. To avoid dust in the vicinity of the gaand stand, tan-
bark has been sprinkled, aud also on the quarter-stretch.

I had but a short time to run over the stock. All of those
exhibited at the Oakland Fair are to be seen here. They are
looking well, and will have good scores on the prize list.
The Page Brothers' Shorthorns have improved much in ap-
pearance the housing and extra care has had wonderful
effect in so short a time. Mr. Younger's 3rd Kirklevington
was having his clothes brushed, he certainly is a credit to
his owner. Mr. Burke's bull Sedro and his other cattle look
well prepared for their trip to Ranoand we anticipate a heavy
puree will be his portion as a result of his sale.

Mr. J. McCracken Bhows a very nice lot of Herefords. His
two-year-old bull Prioce 31777, bred by G. W. Milliken,
Ohio, sire Leotard, dam Alice, is a well-proportioned, solid
and well colored animal. So is his yearling Howard, 31772,
bred by Milliken Bros, of St. Paul, sire Fairboy. The cows
Mabel and Alice 2nd, and ihe bull calf, sire Cyrus 25236, dam
Grace, are all good animals. Mr. McCracken codks from
Placerville, and shows rive calves with "heir five mothers, he
has the makings of a large and nice collection, but wishes to
sell.

H. S. Sargent of Stockton, shows his bull Watchman and
a beautiful calf Aloha S , sire Michel Angelo, the Utter was
sold for £12,500 when six weeks old. I purpose to give the
full pedigree of this calf and shall embody it in a paper on
JerBeys, which constitute Mr. Sargent's exhibit; his cows
are excellent, and unfortunately one beautiful animal is five
days too old for allowing him to enter them for the young
herd prize.

Senator Johnson also exhibit.-* Jerseys. One year ago this
enterprising gentlemau purchased the Major Back herd, and
he has entered enthusiastically into the breeding of this favo-
rite line of cattle. His bull, Jersey Duke No. 18, sire Mon-
arch, dam imported Dacheds, is a thoroughly good specimen,
as is also Inion, 351. sire Jersey Duk^, dam MatiloU Lotz.
Two yearling bulls by Jersey Doko and Roderick Dhu
respectively, are very promising anim ils and are beautifully
marked.

His collection of cowb is admirable, Griselda and Griselda
2d, May Blossom and Beauty 2d with their calv> s Duchess
and Doyles. I had the piers ire of meeting the owners of
the above animals, but was unfortunate in being unable to
obtain an interview with Senator Stanford's representative
who bad charge of as fine a bunch of Holsteins as can be any
where seeD. I hope to have a meettng with Judge Bridgford
and Mr. Petersou of Placer County. Their Shorthorn exhibit
is of sterling merit, and before going to press it is to be hoped
that a continuation of Ibis letter may reach the office of the
Breeder and Sportsman'. The horses and other stock will
require a volume for themselves.

Death of Henry W. Seale.

We regret to announce the sudden death of this gentle-
man from a stroke of apoplexy, while sitting on the piazza
of the Capital Hotel, in Sacramento, on Thursday nighf
last. He lived but a few moments after the stroke came,
and died without uttering a word. Mr. Stale arrived in
tliis State in 1847, and early engaged as a contractor in vari-
ous building enterprises from which he amassed a large
fortune. His iove for the horse early led him to engage in
breeding trotters at his ranch at May field, Santa Clara
county, through which he was perhaps best known to
our readers.

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

OF THE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co Cal.,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,
OCTOBER 9, 10,11 & 12.

$2OO0

RACES!

PURSES.

RACES!

S2000.

RACE 3.

CornmenciDg TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9th, and
continuing duriug the week.

PROGRAMME.

Tl'ESDAY, October 9tli.

1. Running, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Parse, ?100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minnte Class, free for all.
Purse, $300.

WEDNESDAY, October IO1I1.

3. Running, half-mile and repeat, free for all.
Purse, ?1U0.

i. Pacing, free for all. Purse, $300.

ihirsiiav. October 111b.

5. Running, one and one-quarter mile dash, free
for all. Purse, S1&0.

6. Trotting, 2.35 Class, free for all. Purse $300.

7. Trotting, nearest to four minuteB. Purse, ?50.

FHIDA1, October I 2 til.

8. Trotting, 2.45 Class, free for aU horses owned in
Third Agricultural District Aug. 1, 188S. PniBe. $200.

9. Trottin„', free for all. Purse, $100.
Special Pnrses Trill beGIven by the Society

Saturday, OctobPj- 13tb.
All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern Trot-
ting and Pacing Races. California State Agricultural
Society rules to govern Running RaceB. Entrance
fee 10 per cent of purse; to accompany nominations,
in all Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse is to be
divided into three moneys, six-tenths, |three-tf nths,
and one-tenth. RunningRaces in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three-tenthB. In all of the above races,
five or more paid up eotries required to fill, and three
or more horses to start but the Board reservfs the
right to hold the entries and start the races with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two races, alternately, or to
call a special race between h ats; also to change the
day and hour of auyrace if deemed necessary. For
a walk-over, a horse isonly entitle-3 to its own entrance
fee and one-half of the entrance received from the
other entries of said race. A horse winning a race is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then the first and third monevs. Non star-
ters must be dec'ared out the dav previons to the race
they are engaged in, before 6. P." M. or be required to
start.

All entries fur a race to close wl«li the
president or Secretary, at Willow, Sep»em-
ber ISO, 1888. at lO o'clock P. M.
The Eoard of Directors will have charge of the

track and grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the rules are strictly enforced, and
purses and stakes will be paid when the judges have
rendered their decision, and before leaving the stand.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Races to start at
1 o'clock p. u. sharp.

W. C. MURDOCH, President.
W. V. FREEMAN Secretary. seltocO

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correct1)* Posed and characteristic
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY,

Corner 9th and Market Streets.
Telephone 3182.

FOR SALE.
FRED ACKERMAN,

Re-ord of 2:23. 9 yf ars old. Sound as a dollar.
Apply to H. C. GILMAN, Sacramento.

Ihe State Fair.

The racing programme of the California State Fair
opened at Sacramento on Thursday last. The city is un-
usually full of people, and the weather exceedingly hot.

The first race was the Occident stakes, for which there
were but two starters, Redwood, by Anteeo, and Sol Wilkes,
by Guy Wilkes. Both horses were quite lame. Following
is the summary:

State Fair, Sacvamenfo, September 6th, 1SSS — Occident
stakes; cash to the winner, SI, 095 and cup.

A. McFadyen's b s Redwood, by Anteeo Donathan 2 111

S. Solomon's b s Sol Wilkes, by Guv Wilkes . ...Brandow 12 2 1

Time— 2:il, ?:3'JA, *:364, 2:40$.

The next race was for the 2:23 class, and resulted in
heavy betting at big odds — Alfred S. selling for $50 against
:?<S for the rield of Valentine, Thapsin and Gus Wilkes.
Alfred S. won the first and second heats, when pool-selling
stopped. In the third heat Valentine won, when the pools
showed S40 for Alfred S. and S10 for the field. Thefourth
heat was stubbornly contested, but Valentine won by half a
length, Alfred S. tiring and quitting badly. The last heat
was an exciting one, Valentine breaking so badly at tin-
quarter that his chance for the heat looked slim. Alfred S.
took the lead but was collared aud passed by Wilkes, who
led to the half. On the turn Alfred S. quit and fell behind
Thapsin. Valentine was. however, fast closing the yap.
created by his breaking, and at the head of the stretch had
sueceeded in reaching Wilkes and Thapsin — from here he
came very fast, winning by five lengths. Gus Wilkes took
second and third money, Thapsin fifth money, while Alfred
s. ■.,.■!- distanced. Summary:
■l:i:; claBS for a purse oi $1,200.

J. H. Kelly's b g Valentine, Jones driver i i 1 1 1

E. U. Miller Jr.'d t-lfc g Thapsin, Smith driver 2 2 4 4 3

Mr. Ayer's b s GlM Wllkea, Dustlrj driver 331)32

H. W. Scale's by Alfred H, McManus driver 1 122d

Time— 2:2.', 2:21ft. 2:244. 2:.'(, 2:284.

The chief interest of the day was in the pacing race for the
2:30 clt;ss. Goldleaf was a great favorite, selling for $25,
Yolo Maid (her first appearance) at $10, and the field of five
— Cricket, San Diego, Ned Wiuslow, Elwood aud Little Doc —
bringing $13. Goldsmith was in the sulky behind the new-
comer, Yolo Maid. He went off in the lead with Goldleaf,

GREAT SALE

—OF—

Imported

Registered Hereford
CATTLE.

Tuesday, September. 11th, 1888.

AT 10 O'CLOCK, A. M.
At ihe Stables ofWILBER F. SMItH,

Cor. 20th and H. Streets, SACRAMENTO. CAL.

On the above date we will offer for sale the finest
lot of Hereford Cattle ever imported Into California,
comprising 101 head; consisting of 2n two-year-old
bulls ; 12 three-year-old, 47 two year-old and 2L yearling
Reifois; Thirty-three already in Calf and remainder
fit for service.

These Cattle were selected with special care for the
Califo'nfa Market, and inherit the choicest strains of
Hereford blood obtainable.

They have not been pampered or fed for show pur-
pose, "bar are in a natural thriving condition, ready
for the range. Cattle can be seen on and after Sep-
tember 7th. For particulars, apply to

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneer,

Or, H. VACGHAX, Capital Hotel.

ALTAVILLE RACES.

October4th,5th&6th,'88.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

1" Race for Saddle Horses, 600 yardB and repeat foT
a purse of $10.00.

2. Race for District Running Horses, one half mile
and repeat for a purse of 520.00 firat horse $15, and
second horse jS.OO.

3. Trottingand Pacing Race; free for all trotters
and pacers without a record up to date; distance one
mile and repeat. Purse ?25.0u; first horse $15, second
horse jlO.'O.

4. Bace for Running Stakes for all ages; one mile
and repeat; purse $5o: first horse, 8:15; secoi.d horBe,
$15; third horse, no.

5. Race for Trotting purBe of $50, for all horses with
record of 2:27. Three to enter and two to start. One
mile, best two in three; first horse. $35; second horse,
$15.

6. Running Race for District Horses, for purse of
$50; first horse, $25; second horse, $15 and third horse,
$10. Distance one half mile and repeat.

7. Running Race for all ages, distance three-quar-
terB of a mile and repeat, for purse of $35; first horse,
$25; second horse, $10.

8 Running Race, free for all; one-half mile and re-
peat: fora purse of $100; first horse, $75; second horse
$25.

9! Handicap for District Horses, for pnrse of $25;
first horse. $15; second horse, $10, distance six hun-
dred yards and repeat.

10. A pnrse of $0 for the Fastest Lady Riders, dis-
tance one mile and repeat; first lady, $35; second lady,
$15.

Entrance Fee 10 percent, on all Races. Positively
three horses to start in all above races, or otherwise
the pnrse will be declared off. The race to be strictly
governed by the California State Agricultural Society
Rules.

All entries close on October 1st. 1888.
POLITICAL SPEAKING <£• BAR BMC UE.'

Will be held on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH.

Some of the moBt Eminent Speakers of California
will be present to discuss tUe Political Issues of the
dav. Both Political Parties will be represented.
Among the Political Speakers will he Hon. John A.
Egan. of Amador; John P. Irish, of San Francisco;
Hon. A. Caroinetti, of Jackson; Samuel M. Short-
rldge. of San Francisco, and others.

Bids for Race Course Privileges will be open till
September 20th.

For anv information applv to
J. H. Walter, Manager, Altaville, Calaveras Co. Cal.

Pedigreed Foxterrier Pups

FOR SALE.

Bv Slv Mixture (winner of numerous prizes) out of
Beatlce" (Champion Bachanal— Arrow"!. None better
bred. Best house or farm dogs. Price, $20. each.

Stod Foxterrier, REGENT JOCK, (REGENT
VOX-BLENTON, Saffron), very handsome and gam<*.
Price, $10. J. B. MARTIN, U57 Folsoin St, S. F.

and it was soon Reen that she could outfoot the latter, and
that the otherB could, also. The greatest applause greeted
Yolo Maid when she passed under the wire the winner of the
heat in 2:19.

The second heat was an easy win also for Yolo Maid, as
she won as she pleased in 2:23A. Before the start for this
heat Yolo Maid sold for SI 00, held $32 aDd Gold Leaf $13.

The third heat was a wonderful exhibition of Gold Leaf's
ability to stBnd punishment of the most severe kind. Never
till the head of the stretch would she yield the lead to Yolo
Maid, who bad been lapped on her from the wire, but from
here the Maid onlfooted her, and came on and won the heat,
race and first mDDey iu the fast time of 2:21], Gold Leaf
third, San Diego second money and Ned Winslow fourth
money. Time, 2:21^.

SUMMARY.

Pacing— 2:E0 class; for a purse of $600.

C. R. Hopkins' b m Yolo Maid bv Alex Button Goldsmith 111

H. C. Alrhtrt's b g San Diego Welsh 9 3 U

Pleasanton Stock Farm's s m Gold Leaf 4 G 2

J. L. McCord's b g Ned \Wnelow McCord ,14 4

Hemett Stable's b m Elwood Wilson 6 3 5

H. Meeks" b m Cricket Dustin 6 5 $

F.Seguin'B b g Little Doc Seguin 7 7 7

Time, 2:10, 2:2S$, 2:21*.

The winner, Yolo Maid, is the property of C. R. Hoppin,
and is a half-sister to Kosie Mc, being by the same horse
Alex Button , out of a mare by Dielz St. Clair. Her per-
formance was wonderful, notwithstanding the fact that it has
been beaten, and is the third time iu au actaal race that tbe
world's record (2;22A) hoe been beaten in three week-; bv
California three-ye>tr-olds, and while Gold Leaf holds the
tecord (2;IS), it is undisputed that in her first heat Yolo
Maid could have knocked at least a second off it, as she
actually jogged home in 2:19.

At Willows, Colusa County, begiuuing October 9th, four
days racing will be held. Parses uggregaiing $1,900 are
offered, and with the exception of the 2:15 class, the events
are free for all. Entrance fee is ten per cent, of purse.
Willows is the pleasant and energetic town on the west side
of the Sacramento Valley, and possesses the finest course
north of the capital city. The people are enterprising, pub-
lic-spirited and hospitable, aud all who attend can rest a6-
sared they will be royally treated. The entries close Sep-
tember 20th.

1888

<Pt£ fjfrM&ex awd Jjptfrlstwatt.

16,

TRAP.

Santa Clara Kniehts of the Trigger.

The Santa Clam "Knights of the Trigger" held their first
practice shoot at "Milliken's Corners,' on Sunday last. The
Bhooting was at Bine Rocks and Peoria Blackbirds, IS yards
rise, thrown from three traps wijh set screws to throw uni-
formly at three angleB and 16 feet high at 40 yards.

There was a strong wind blowing straight across the traps
which made the shooting hard, but the Knights did their
very best and made a splendid score.

Next Sunday they will try their hand at live pigeons, and
some time nest mouth they will give a live bird tournament,
open to all, for cash and special prizes. Appended are the
scores: #

Jam 3s Enright, Scott gun 8

J. Portal, C. Hommrich gun 8

S. MilHk n, Jr.,C. Hommrich gnn 7

W. Lillick, L. C. Smith eun 7

J . D. Enright, W-. W. Greener gun 7

F. Stone, C. H. Hommrich gun 7

Charles Jackson, J. C. Clabrouch gun 6

George Mllliken, L. C. Smith gan 6

Ralph Gibson, Ithaca gun • G

B. Butler, ftreener gun C

Jos. Wolf, Parker gun 6

S. Milliken, St., C Hommrich eun w

Messrs. Postal and Jas. Enright divided.
SECOND MATCH.

SI entrance. At Peoria Black Birds.

" Bntler 0

Gibson 0

J. D. Engight 1 J

Jackson 0

G. Milliken 0

Freeze ont.

J.Ponal I 11111

Milliken 1 1 0

Joe Enright 111110

Stone 0

Lillick 1 0

Portal took the pot. There were four other freeze outs
which were divided by Port;!, Milliken and Enright.

It will be seen that the best shooting was done with the
Chris. Hommrich gun, several members now using them in
preference to others, as they are close hard shooters. Every
bird struck was pulverized into dust.

Blue Rock Club-

The final meeting of the club for the season of 1S88 was
held on Saturday last at Bird's Poiut. The clnb missed itB
August meeting, and it was decided to shoot a score to stand
in the record as of August. The prizes of the season were
awarded as follows:

First prize, a gold watch charm medal, presented by the
club, S. I. K«Uogg, 90; secona prize, a repeating rifle, pre-
sented by the club, A. F. Adams, 82; third prize, a split-
bamboo fishing rod, presented by W. J. Golcher, W, J. Fox,
79; fourth prize, n dogskiD hunting coat, presented by H. A.
TnbbB, W. J. Golcher, 74; fifth prize, a leather gun cover,
presented, by C. D Liing, and sixth prize, portrait of '■'Cali-
fornia Belle and Puppies," presented by J. B. Maynard, a
tie between H. Gould and F. Putzman, 73 each. Mr. Gould
having left the ground the lie remained undecided. Seventh
prize, a pair of leather hunting boots, presented by the club,
J. B. MayDard, 72; eighth prize, a silk umbrella, presented
by C. P. Harri*, H. A. Tnbbs, 71; ninth prize, a sole-leather
cartridge case, presented by W. J. Fox, — Cadman, 70;
tenth and eleventh prizes, 250 cartridges, presented by the
secretary, and a prize, not named, presented by Colonel
Sam Beaver, were tied for by Johnson and W. E. Mayhew
with 60 each. This last tie will be determined by draw-
ing lots.

Augast scores, at 20 single blue Septemb r scores, similar condi-
rocks, Chamberlin rules: tions.

Harris }

Mack *

HawkB 1?

Mayhew J'

Tnbbs I'o

Putzm&n J-'

E. Noyes ls

Newell 8

Abbott 10

W. Golcher If

Fox U

Kellogg 17

\dams 17

Harris 10

tfack 12

dawks 11

tlayhew 10

jQuld 16

Cubbs lfi

Putzman 15

Voyes 12

Newell 10

ibbott 10

W. Golcher 15

Fox 15

Abbott

A. F. Adams

Bell

Cadman

■W. Crandall

Dewing

W.J. Fox

W, Golcher

H. Gould

C. P. Harris

Hawks

Jackson

Jellett

Johnson

8, 1. Kellogg....

Kittle

C. D. Lamg

G. Le vision

W. E. Mayhew..
J. B. Maynard . .

Meile

Melvin

Newell

F. Noyes

F. Putzman

A. Schwerin —
H A. Tabbs...

"W. Wattles

White

W. Levlston

T. Schwerin....

The Massachusetts rifle team, chosen from the militia of
the State to compete for the Interstate and Hilton trophy
matches at the coming Creedmoor meeting, will have five
Springfield men on it, Lieut. BruDstead, I. E. P., Corp. M.
W. Bull, Pvt. F. E. Bull, Pvt. T. T. Cartwright, Pvt. L. T.
Farnsworth. The team consists of twelve men and two sub-
stitutes; the distance shot is 200, 500 and 600 yards.

Some fine off-hand shooting is being done at 200 yards with
military rifles the past week. M. W. Bull made 33, T. C.
Talbct 32, Jas. Russell 33, E. T. Stephens 33, I. Kimball 32.
The boys are practicing a good deal for coming matches.
Eussell is a seventeen-year-old boy, in fact he is not old
enough to join the State military, and this was his third
attempt with a military rifle. His score last week was 26, 28,
and laBt week 29, 31, 33, out of a possible 35.

10

Riverside Sportsman's Club.

The regular meeting on Friday last was the best yet held.
The club has twenty-five members, good grounds, well fitted ,
up, and it bids fair to become a very prominent organization.
Much credit is due to Mr. A. K. Holt of the Riverside Horti-
culturist, for the success attending his efforts to establish an
interest in trap shooting at Riverside. The scores were:

At 20 single Blue Rocks, Chamberlin rules —

A. K. Holt 17

C. F Packard 16

J. Kale 11

J. E. Beamer 11

C.B. Hall 10

N. Cundlff 10

At 5 pairs Blue Rocks —

A. K. Holt 7

N. Cundlff fl

J.E. Beamer 6

W. H. Backus 6

J. S. Castleman 5

At 5 pairs Blue Rocks —

W. H. Bickas 6

A. K. Holt 5

C.F.Packard i

T. Cundlff ,.

R P. Cundiff

L. C. Cb&mblin 7

J. S. Castleman 5

Fraiik Patton 5

C. F Packard , 3

J. Bale 2

Mr. Helraer 2

T. Cundiff 2

S. Castleman o

J. Rule 3

J. E. Beamer a

In its sporting notes the Portland Mercury is always wag-
gish, whether the notes come crisp from Tom Merry, or the
staff. Its latest perpetration is upon the unfortunate team
of Portlanders which represented the city at the Walla Walla
tournament. After the tournament the guests were invited
to shoot game near Walhula, and the paper gives these
scores, as made by the tlistinguished trap shots named.

President Close — Two bee martins, three robins, one laik
{potted) and a tame chicken.

Davis — Two killdees, three doves, three blackbirds (one
previously wounded by a small boy with a rock) and a water-
fowl (sucker).

Moore — One curlew{canght on the sail), one robin (shot at
the same time by Evans and Albright, but allowed Moore
because he found him), and a coyote (challenged for bounds,
and as a wounded animal answering the description of
Moore's coyote was found in the evening at toe hut of old
Cut-Mouth Jjho and proved to be the Indian's dog. It is
Moore than probable that the hunter will be allowed to score.)

Dodge — Two meadow larks, one curlew (potted), two robins
and a king-fisher.

Evans only got one chance — a jack snipe — but from force of
habit he stopped to exclaim "ready— pull," and bis bird was
killed by a tramp with a rock.

Brooks — Two prairie birds (challenged for tame chickens
and lost), two canary birds, two bull frogs (caught on the
jump), and a jickass rabbit.

Bingham — Two tame chickens and a farm dog (brought in
attached to the seat of his pants).

Springfield Notes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Riflemen are busy now.
there being competitions for the company teams at 200 yards
and competition for places on the team to represent the
State at ihe coming Creedmoor meeting. Some of the shoot-
ing ^one has been remarkably fine at 500 yards. The follow-
ing have made full scores of 50: F. R. Bull, L. T. Farns-
worth, F. B. Wilson. F. G. Southmavd 49, J. A. Sterling
and W. E. Hosmer 48, S. S. Brunitead 47, T. T. Cartwright
and W. M. Farrow 46 each, and several of 45 at 600. T. T.
Cartwright 47, W. M. Farrow 46, are the best made at 200.
M. W. Bull made 33 and 34; F. B Wilson 32, 32, 32, 31, 32;
F. G. Southmayd 32, 31, being the best made.

The bicyclists of this city are anticipating the coming meet
at Buffalo, a good number of whom will take it in. Howard
P. Merrill, of this city, formerly ot the Tribune, Los Angel-, s,
will be referee at Buffalo, and will give universal satisfaction,
as he is one of the best cycle editors in the country, and gets
there every time. Mr. Merrill is sporting editor of the
Springfield Daily Union.

The Bay State Fair, which is held here in September,
promises to be a grand success. Among other attractions
will be exhibited some of the fastest trotters in the country.
■ Smith & Wesson, the revolver makers, are turning out 300
revolvers a day»_and are away behind their orders. The
firm employs from 4U0 to 500 hands. C.

Springfield, Mass., Augast 29th.

American Shooting Association.

An aggregation of the powder, shot, gun and shell manu-
facturing companies of America has recently been formed,
some of the avowed object3 of which, as set forth in the re-
port of the committee on organization, are "to bring into it
all the gun clubs of this country, as well as the individual
sportsmen; to make record of the clubs, and their individual
membership; to furnish blanks for their monthly shoots,
and by a series of matches — a plan of which will be submit-
ted— will resnlt at an early date in a proper classification of
all shooters, and we conclude that for every expert shot;
properly classified and taken from contests with the ama-
teur shooter, a thousand amateurs will fill their places, and
compete in friendly rivalry with each other."

The Association appears to be similar to the ''-Trusts"
which control other branches of trade, and will, if generally
supported, exercise autocratic power over the out-put and
prices of all, the paraphernalia of the sportsman. It doubt-
less might exercise an influence for good, and it is to be
hoped that something of the spirit of the sportsman as dis-
tinguished from that of the mere tradesman will direct it.

♦

A Grand Deer Hunt.

One of the prominent sportsmen of San Francisco received
a note from Bakersfield on Wednesday last which he permits
us to publish. It is a characteristic of the writer, and all of
that ilk in Kern. He lays:

Friend Schreiber: — Messrs. H. L. Borgwardt, D. M,
Pyle, C. E. Lechner and myself have just had a bottle of
wine or two over the proposed trip to Fort Tejon; all of the
parties named will be with us on the outing. Everything is
fixed for the trip. We shall meet you and jour friends at the
train that reaches here next Sunday morning; we will stop
at my ranch that night, until about two o'clock Monday
morning, then we will "arise and depart" for our destination.
Our idea in this is to get across the plains before the hot
weather strikes ns. It takes about six hours to go from the
ranch to the Fort. A cook will precede us to our destination
— he will leave town Saturday, so as to have everything fixed
for ub when we get to the Fort. Now, the only thing you
have to provide for is your shooting outfit; we will have
everything else ready for the trip arranged here. Let os
know at once how many are coming with you, as we most fix
for rigB for the crowd. If we don't get any deer we shall
have a "bully time." With kind regards from us all,

W. E. Houghton.

THE KENNEL

Pacific Kennel Club.

The P. K. C. met at Parlor B, Palace Hotel, on Wednes
day evening last. President Ramon E. "Wilson in the chair
Messrs. "Wm. Schreiber, "W. S. Kittle, Thos. O'Keeffe, John
M. Adams, S. F. Moffitt, Jas. E. Wntson, D. Patton, H. E.
Brown, A. Hoeppner and H. H. Briggs were present. Tbo
minutes of the preceeding meeting were read by Secretary
"Watson and approved. The chief item ot interest in the
minutes was the resignation of Col. Stuart Taylor as presi-
dent. The resignation was accepted with regret, and com-
plimentary resolutions were passed eulogizing the retiring
president for earnestness aud zeal iu behalf of the club. As
treasurer, Mr. Watson reported that after paying bills to the
amount of over §400, there was a balance of $63 24 in the
treasury. The application of Mr. Clarence A. Haight for
membership was actsd upon favorably, and he was elected
to membership. The next order of business being the annual
election cf officers, the following gentlemen named were
elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, Ramon E.
Wilson, of S«n Francisco; First Vice President, J. Martin
Barney, of Dutch Flat; Second Vice President, H. H. Briggs;
Third Vice President, H. T. Payne, of Los Angeles; Fourth
Vice President, W. S. Kiltie, uf Sau Francisco; Filth Vice
President, S. O. Gregory, of Alma; Secretary and Treasurer,
Jas. E. Watson, of 516 Sacramento street. San Francisco;
Executive Committee, John M. Adams, "Wm. Schreiber, H.
R. Brown, C. A. Haight, H. W. M. Sandbach, T. J. O'Keeffe.
F. C. Zimmerman. After the election the President, Mr.
Wilson, thanked the club for a re-election, and in doing so
canvassed the propress of the club from its organization.
He said he estimated the honor the more highly because of
the astonishing advancement made by the club, for its
essential excellence, and because it, while promising largely,
had in everything much more than kept faith with fanciers
and the public. He congratulated the club upon the recog-
nition it had gained, upon the enterprise of its memb.rs who
had at great pains aud expenditure introduced dogs of vari-
ous breeds and of superior quality. In travelling about the
State he had been able to note the increase of interest in
dogs among those who had always regarded fanciers with
commiseration. Most of the increased interest was traceable
to the efforts of the Pacific Kennel Club. He anticipated
even more distinguished success for the future shows of tr e
club, and said he hoped the members would manifest i"-
terest in the preliminary arrangements and relieve the offi-
cers of part of the vast amount drudgery necessarily inci-
dent to giving a bench show. Mr. T. S. Moffitt, a membf-r
of the club, stated that he was also a member of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, aDd in behalf • f
the latter organization he moved the appointment of a com-
mittee from the Kennel Club to confer with a similar c. m-
mittee from the Prevention Society with a view to placing
the control and administration of the Public Pound of .San
Francisco in the hands of the Prevention of Cruelty Society.
Mr, O'Keeffe supported the scheme of the Prevention Society.
The committee was ordered, and Messrs. H. H. Briggs aud
Thos. J. O'Keefe were appointed such committeemen. It
was ordered that Secretary Watson notify the society that
the Committee had been appointed and request a conference.
A communication from the North Pacific Coast Railroad wbh
read, withdrawing the special rate heretofore given to hunt-
ers. The clnb then adjourned to meet again on the first
Wednesday in October.

Quoting a recent note from this paper about the bird sense
shown by the California Kennel's Sweetheart in heading a
covey of quails after taking scent, the Loudon Shooting Tim>-s
pungently remarks:

"Quite so. But here, at a K. C. trial, in the words of the
Immortal Bard, that doe would have been 'chucked out,' for
leaving her point. So much for sense in men and in dogs."

Mr. J. B. Martin, the leading breeder of fox terriers of the
State, offers in the advertising columns some puppies two
months old of as good breeding as can be procured in the
world. He also advertises Regent Jock, a very handsome
and game dog in the stud.

Mr. E. Leavesley is offering a select draft from his kenrel
of English setters and Cocker Spaniels. The dogs are ou
show at Central Park, this city, and such as are not takeD at
private sale will be auctioned at 2 o'clock, p. m. to-day.
Among the setters are Ben, winner of secoud prize at the P.
K. C. show, DiVernon and other good lookers. The
Cockers are excellent.

The words of Editor Clement will start a train of thought
in the mind of each reader who shoots over dogs, and attends
field trials. The treatment which English judges would in
his opinion give trial dogs under Buch circumstances, they
would receive at the hands of many American judges, and
indeed at the hands of a large proportion of sportsmen. But
not at the hands of those who appreciate the wonderful
niceties of dog-sense and the extraordinary displays of tbe
faculty of ratiocination which are afforded at every held trial.
It is practically impossible to formulate rules which shall
guide judges under all conditions. Much must be left to
the discretion of the men on whom the onerous duty of
judging falls, and for that reason only close observers,
trained to watch dogs and accustomed to form opinions
quickly and accurately should be chosen to sit in judgement.
Evcd when such men are selected it sometimes is proven
that they entirely misinterpret bits of work which should be
readily understood. Those of the local fraternity who at-
tended the field trials of tbe Pacific Coast Club held at Point
ReyeB in 18S5, will recall the anxiety of one competitor to
bare exact definitions given him by all of the judges, of all
phrases in the rules. That competitor was presumably a
man of more than average intelligence, being a teacher and
classically educated. His queries were almost innumerable
and the patience of the judges was sorely taxed. When the
actual trial began, it was easy to see that the qneriest either
had no adequate conception of the meaning of the rules, or
was a trickster. The simplest mandates were absnrdly con-
strued by him, and the work both of his own and competing
dogs so misstated as to make the heats in which he particpated
almost farcical. The man talked glibly enough about break-
ing and handling, but he used words without knowing wbut
they meant. It is possible that others in a degree are like
him. Nothing can be more certain than that such a mani-
festation of practical knowledge as that which elicited tbe
sarcastio squib from our versatile English co- laborer, is de.
serving of credit rather than demerit. Not that we consider
a blinker of worth. No canine crime is so detestable as
blinking. But there are blinkers and blinkers falsely so
called. In the latter category we class those soperlatively
good dogs which can detect the failing scent of running birds,
and which, by appropriate counter-maneuvers, can check
them and bring them fitly to the gun.

166

^ixt fJmte artd gptuvtsmKn.

Sept. 8

A Judge of Horses.

A city hall official who has owned a bay horse for the last
seven years has been talking of buying another to match him,
and the other day some of the boys went np to the barn and
brought his equine down and hitched him in front of the
buildiog, and then had the owner come out and look at him.

"That beast," he said, as be looked into his month, "is all
of 20 years old. I also notice that he is spavined aod weak
in the back." .

"Oh you are mistaken, sir," replied the seller. I war-
rant him as sound as a dollar."

"Don't attempt to jookey me!" said the owner, "I wonldn t
give yon $75 for him. Talk about a match! Why, he s
three shades lighter, 200 pounds heavier, and looks like an
old cow beside my horse! You'd better make a dicker with
some expressman."— Detroit Free Press.

The glanders is prevailing among the horses of Los Angeles
County, and many animals have to be killed. There has
been an inspector appointed whose duty it is to see that all
affected horses are shot.

"rqdT

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

By the Lakeside-

[For the Beeedeb and Sfobtsman.J

T owlv bend the golden lilies with each breath of Bummer wind,
oXy dance the crested ripples breaking lightly on the Band;
In the glowing western heavens by a wreath of cloud-forms spanned,
l?nkS the sun and roseate splendors bathe the rugged mountain land.

Fair day is dying,

Her glorieB lying.
In waste upon the upland mead.

Veiled night bears slowly,

Her message holy,
To tender hours that quickly speed.

On the lake, faint sounds of laughter tell where anglers ply their sport,
Sudden%wirls the rurple water in response to sportive trout,
Dainty inTects. wondrous tinted, fluttering in a heedless rout
Fall swift nrey to foes keen-sighted, gliding noiselessly about.
x * * Ahl life, what sadness,

roth all thy gladness,

Is pressed upon the throbbing heart I

A moment's pleasure,

Then grief's full measure,

So Insect like, man plays his part.

Swaying pines chant nature's vesper, and the deep toned solemn

Mingle witb'tbe far off clangor of the herd's uncertain bells:

From a nook with cypress crimsoned, love a fond music softly wells,

And a winsome maiden listens while a youth his story tells.

Oh, chord of sweetness,

Ob. rare completeness,

God-given to the human soull
Earth's magic singing,
Its far course winging,
In melodies that ceaseless roll.

Deener fall the twilight shado ws, wakes the bat to cruel quest,
X^er floats the anglers' laughter, sinks the ripple's buoyant crest.
Hushed the pines sund, hushed and darkling as by care oppressed,
far above a ?ale star watches mindful of a world at rest.
Brain cease thy weaving,
Heart end thy grieving,

Breathe lasting peace from earth ana sky.
Spirit immortal,
St.ini at the portal
Of truth as the wistful hours die.
S»n Francisco. Sept. Ut . -PErKO-SLH.

The article printed elsewhere about salmon fishing cannot
be read without regret that Pacific Coast streams do not
afford that noblest of sports. Some fish may be taken by
using bait, perferably salmon roe, and at times on the
Columbia Puget Sound and along the Northern coast fair
takes are made using the trolling spoon. Salmon are very
abundant in all the larger coast streams, and all conditions
seem most favorable for sport with the fly, but the fish wil1
not rise. We should be glad to receive from our Oregon,
Washington Territory and Victorian readers some notes
about their salmon fishing.

Salmon Fishing-

engraved of the lot represented on one of its silver faces the
much loved actor in the act of landing a monster trout. The
inscription upon it told that it was a reminder from Capt.
William M. Conner of Florence's 55lh birthday two sum.
mers ago.

But treated more teaderly than all beside were a large
Malloch reel, made by the famous English maker, a Forrest
rod, fashioned at Kelso, in Scotland. Thus armed for the
piscatorial fray, Mr. Florence started forth toward Canada,
where he was to be as he is annually, the guest cf the Resti-
gonche Salmon Club. He returned the other day in the
very height of the season, ruddier than when he departed
and displaying for the first time in his heretofore beardless
career a moustache and goatee both gray and trimly cut.
But exhibited far more proudly than these was the record of
his catch. The ordinary fisherman knowB nothing of the
care and formality with which such a document is guarded.
In all the great salmon fishing clubs the figures of each
sportsman's achievements are prepared as religiously as
though his life depended on the result, aud are then printed
according to a form which custom has designated, These
form a patent of nobility for each knight of the rod and reel.
Mr. Florence haB just received copies from the printer's
bands of the tale his line told this year. The original is in
the books ot the Kestigonche Salmon Club. It does not
equal bis highest record, for he iB credited with the capture
of a Balmon weighing forty-two pounds. But it is a story
that he need not be ashamed of, and as told in the appended
form it will interest the professional disciple of Izaak Walton
and amaze the amateur.

LIST OF GALMON KILLED BY ME.

Date.

J u

June lid
June 24
Jnne 26
June 29
June 30
July 1

July 2

July 3
July 4

July 5

July 6

July 7

July 8

July 10

A room of the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, lit-
tered with piles of "duffle" and crowded with leathern recep-
aoles of a dozen shapes and sizes, recently, indicated that
J'Bardwell Slote" alias Billy Florence, was about to make his
annual descent upon his oftentime hosts of the Restigouche
Salmon Clnb. Lotus N. Mergangee in the New York Mai'
and Express, describes his preparations as follows:

But there were Borne unusual additions to the ordinary
traveller's list of encumbrances. In the centre of the con-
tents of a trunk, safe from the jars of journeying were stored
a collection of drinking flasks so remarkable that he who
wets his bait from their contents can scarcely fall to lure the
wiliest fish that swims. One of solid gold richly engraved,
bad on it the informally jolly inscription "To Billy from A.
E " bat the insigna above those lines of the Prince of Wales
showed that the gift was from Albert Edward, heir lo the
throne of Eogland. Alongside a similar vessel of gold and
crvstal bore simply the legend, "F. W. to W. F. but Ar-
thur Frederick Vellesly, Duke of Wellington, thought ,t
rare fun in this instanoe to drop his first initial and use only
the letters which also indicate the name of the American
comedian, whose companionship he so highly prized. A
richly ornamented flask with an elaborate monogram com-
posed of the letters "B. F." was a reminder of the humor of
th English comedian Toole; the "B. F." of course, stand-
inc for "B lly" Florence. One dampness dispeller intended
mobablv for only large fish and with a capacity of two quarts,
was of heavy solid silver. Richly carved cacti grew along
L edges. On one side ft fine portrait of ex-Gov. Shepherd
was embossed, and on the other an equally deft hand had
raised a picture of his silver mining property in Mexico
This was from the man who, ten yearB ago, was anathematized
in the District of Columbia, bnt in whose honor the city of
Washington, whose "distances" he made "magmhcerit is
now ready to raise a monument. The flask was one of forty
like unto it, and the only one undelivered bears the name
of Roscoe Conkling. There were a score more of bibulous
receptacles nestling in Florence's trunk, and the most richly

Fished 4J hours.
Fished 3 hours.
Fished C hours.
Fished 6 hours.
Pished Jfc hours.
Fished li hours

Fished 5 hours.

FiBhed 2 hours.
Fished 5 hours.

Fished 6 hours. Bained nearly all the time. Ther-
mometer 60 deg. at 5 A. M. Never reached 60 deg,
during the day.

Fished 5 hours.

Fished 6J hours. Rained In the morning. "Water
clearer than on any previous day. Thermometer 55
deg. at 6 a. m., 6i deg. at noon, fbe larger fish
looked as though they should be heavier, and many
were not weighed until five or sis hours after they
were killed.

Fished Shours. Dull and clouded in morning. Caught
most Bix or seven miles from our camp. "Win-l
northwest; thermometer 00 deg. at 7 a. m.

July 11

July 12

July 14

July 16

July 1C

Fished 5J hours. Great number of fiBh. "Stiver Doc-
tor" fly most productive. Water very peaty color In
the afternoon. Mosquitoes and flies very trouble-
some.

Fished U hours. Water very dark

Fished 1J hours.

Fished 1J hours.

11 grilse, 1 Bal.. 13 lbs. Fished 14 hours.

a grilse. Fished 1J hours.

Total number or fiBh, 99.
Total number of pounds, 1,328.
Actuil time spent in Dating, 53i hours.

Salmon killing is beyond compare the higheBt sport of the
American fisherman. President Cleveland will not have
achieved the fall measnre of human greatness until he has
caBt a fly in a search for saltnonidrc of whom Pliny wrote
1,800 years ago: "It paaseth all other sea fishes whatsoever."
To tell where it can be found on this continent is to name
almost every river in Canada from the Straits of Belle Isle
to the Jacqnes Cartier above Quebec. Within the land of
the free, Maine alone famishes salmon fishing, its best rivers
in that respect being the Penobscot, St. Croix aud Dennys.
In the last century the fish swarmed in every liver on the
American coast as far south as Connecticut. But a stream
once depleted of them remains forever barren, unless restocked
by man, which requires much long and persevering effort.
Nature has implanted in the salmon an instinct to breed in
the river where it was itself bred and in no other. When an
artitical barrier closes the ascent of a stream the fish will still
return until they die. Of course, even in such a case the
spawn is planted, but it is nfccessarily cast in localities
unsuited to its development, aud coussquently perishes, and
the river speedily becomes barren. This impulse to return
to its birthplace is bo strong in the salmon that it will make
almost incredible leops up falls and fishways to regain its
place of Bpawing- A strikini

_.g illustration of this is in Mr
Florence's possession in shape of up OMJvntaaeons photo- I and capturing delighted auditors.

graph of a salmon leaping a falls of the St. Croix river sixteen
feet high.

The fly fishermen who dexterously worked a salmon-rod
have increased ten-fold in this country in the last ten years.
A large majority of them are among the gentlemen sports-
men of New York and Boston. The record for "casting''
belongs to New York. It was made in Central Park in Oc-
tober, 18S4, by Mr. H. W. Hawes. He used an eighteen-foot
split bamboo rod. His cast was 131 feet. The English rec-
ord is 136 feei, but it was made under circumstances that
still leave Mr. Hawes's throw the most remarkable.

The rivalry among salmon fishermen has become so great
that stream privileges have largely increased in value, For
individuals the cost varies, according to the desirability of
the locality, from $1 a day to $25 a -week for each rod. The
creation, however, of salmon fishing clubs has narrowed the
field for individual Sportsmen and is rapidly enhancing the
price of privileges. At the present time nearly every river
discharging into the St. Lawrence, into the Saguenay and
into Bay Chaleur has a club bearing its name. Certainly the
most famous of these is the Rescigouche Salmon Club,
whose members are entirely Americans and mostly New
Yorkers. An idea of its expensiveness can be gained from
the remark made to me by John G. Hecksher, the most
thorough all-round sportsman of America, that where he
fished every summer on the Restigouche it cost him $800
before he wet a line.

This club was incorporated by the Legislature of Quebec
in 1880, the petitioners being nine New Yorkers: Locke W.
Winchester, Francis C. Lawrence, Oliver K. King, Charles
L. Tiffany, Marvelle W. Cooper, Charles F. Fearing, Roland
Redmond, Robert C. Livingston and John L. Cadwalader.
Their stated desire was "to promote the health and recrea-
tion of its memberB by the pursuit of fishing and hunting,"
and for that purpose they had acquired a tract of land on the
Restigonche and Matapedia rivers, in the province ot Quebec
and built a club house at Matapedia. They bought and
leased property at various points along these rivers for a
distance of fifty miles. The capital stock of the organization
was fixed at $40,000, divided into forty shares of $1,000 each,
but those membership shares are now valued at $8,000 each.
In addition to the purchase of at least one share of stock,
each member is required to pay an entrance fee of $200.
The original forty members comprised the following well-
known gentlemen, moBt of whom are popularly classed as
millionaires: Chester A. Arthur, who at the time of hia
death was president of the club; Francis Bartlett, the dis-
tinguished lawyer; Cornelius Bliss, the banker; William L.
Breese, of the New York Stock Exchange; M. Bayard Brown,
a well-known Union Club man; John L. Calwalader, Julius
Catlin, Jr., Marvelle W. Cooper, Wirt Dexter, the Chicago
lawyer; Frederick S. G. O'Hauteville, William E. Dodge,
Robert G. Dun, Nathaniel Fairbank, president of the
Chicago Club; Charles F. Fearing, well-known in the Union
Club; Robert Goelet, the banker; Walter S. Gurnec. Jr.,
George Watson Hall, Francis L. Higginson, Gilbert E. Jones,
John I. Kane, Oliver K. King, Francis C. Lawrence, Johns-
ton Livingston, Robert C. Livingston, of the National Ex-
press; James C. McAndrewB, A. Lawrence Mason, Harry I,
Nicholas, Fessenden N. Otis, William Hall Penfold, James
W. Perichot, George E. Pollock, whose home is in Pittsfield,
Mass., but who spends most of his time in New York; Philip
Schuyler, Frank Thomson. 6rst vice-president of the Penn-
sylvania Railroad Company; Charles L. Tiffany, the famous
jeweller; William K. Vand6rbilt, who needs no description;
J. Hart Welch, Locke W. Winchester and Daniel J. Wor-
den, a son of Commodore Worden, who sank the Merrimae
with the Monitor.

Members of the club are permitted to install their families
in the well-equipped house it owns and under stated restric-
tions to invite guests. Some of the best catches recorded in
the club's books have been made by women, notable achieve-
ments with the rod have been accomplished by Mrs. Mason
and Mrs. Worden. President Arthur generally had Roscoe
Conkling as his guest. The latter's initial effort with a sal-
mon fly was made under Mr. Florence's supervision and with
one of his rods. When the Senator drew bis breath after
having seen the gaff plunged into the gills of a magnificent
fish which the comedian sportsman had brought aloneside of
the boat after half an houi's battle, he said: "Mr. Florence,
wouldn't the fish have a greater chance for life if the gaff
wasn't used ?"

"Certainly," was the reply, "But withont its use you
would lose many of them."

"Even so," Baid the Senator. "A fish which can make
such a brave fight should be given a fairer opportunity for
victory. If I should be fortunate enough to hook one I don't
wish the gaff used at all."

Even at that disadvantage Conkling captured six fine sal-
mon that day and in each instance he drowned the fish
before landing it. As a matter of course he lost most of those
he hooked, but when such accidents occurred he appeared
to exult in the fish's victory and never betrayed the least
disappointment at its escape.

But the most enthusiatic and most welcome guest the club
ever has is William J. Florence. No fisherman has a keener
zest for the sport than he. Concerning a salmon fishing trip
with the Duke of Beaufort, when Edward Sothern and Sir
John Rae Reid were also of the party. I find this mention
in Florence's scrapbook written by a friendly hand: "The
chef of the party on this occasion was put to his wit's ends
to serve up salmon so as to cause it to taste like anything but
salmon. The entries of salmon a la Beaufort, a la Dun-
dreary, a la Florence, a la Rae Reid succeed each other with
startling rapidtty, though each possesses a varying flavor,
with just the faintest suspicion of the presence of the lordly
fish. Lord Dundreary being of the party, the chaff between
Florence and Sothern is as bright as a Jablaekoff candle,
commencing at tub time and ending only in the wee sma'
hours. What champagne flows iu the veins while living this
out-of-the-world life! The Duke laughs when he thinks of
the starched old peers seated on the crimson moreen seats in
the House of Lords, deliberating upon some unsavory bill
sent up from the unruly Commons, or listening to the spas-
modic grumblings of Lord Granville or Lord Derby. Sir
John Rae Reid laughB when he thinks of his 'pals' who are
'ewelling' the season, riding in the Row, on their knees to
Sarah Bernhardt, or imagining themselves free as air in doing
petit deniers at the Star and Garter at Richmond. Sothern
laughs when he thinks of Irving playing Hamlet in the morn-
ing and Claude Melootte at night. Florence laughs as he
explains as Bardwell Slote, 'We are having a h. o. t.' or when
he apostrophizes the luckless salmon which he has just
admirably struck, by 'don't try any g. g. on me, o. in.' Bat
this good time comes to an end. Mr. Florence cannot keep
his humor for his f nerds or his skill for the salmon, but
must needs come back to the hard work of the stage on<
more to make us laugh or make us cry."

And what be did that season he has done this and promise*
to do for many seasons to come, luring tho luckless salmoa

'

1888

<pe glrnefler and jtorfaman.

16

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HUI.STKIN 1H<»K«IGHBRKI>S of all tbe
noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURKE, 4J1 Montgomery St, S. F.

HOLSTElNCATfXE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, UR.B, F. BRAGG, 13i East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cm 1.

B.T. KUSH.Suisun, Cal., Shorthorns, Tbohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls gnd Calves for Sale.

J. K DtKFRE, El Monte, California, Breeder of
high grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-oM Bull " Cleveland"
(.No. 4B9), sire " Doctor" {No. 171), dam *' Kiss" (No.
4211. In service at $5J. Awarded fir.-t premium at
Los Angvles Fair for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Cows for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
LosAngelea address,

P. O. BOXV73.

SKIH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
wav Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for'sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Cost* Co., Cal.

JOSEPH MAILLIARD, Fultoo, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

CHARLES IXDKKH1I.L. Santa Rosa, Sonotia
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES SIADIHH'K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fally.Correspondencc solicited.

P. CAKftOLL Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of tboroughbrea runners. Payton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock forsale.

P. Xj. McGIEX, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. — Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

.SHORT HORN CATTLE.— San Mateo Rancho
Herd of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle are now
offered at very low prices. Wm. H. Howard, San
Mateo or 521 Montgomery St., S. F. Catalogues.

Horses Purchased on
Commission.

THOROIGHHKEDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS LN VIEW.
L. M. LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

Beferences— J- W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Banghman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Laukey. Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAllster. Stanford, Ky.
au2S First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

IMPORTANT SALE

Thoroughbreds!

Get of WTLDIDLE and JOHN A,

Oct of MAY D, ELLA IMIAM and
otlier noted mares.

PHOPEBTY OF

H. C. Judson, Esq., Santa Clara,

To be sold at 11 A. M. at

FAIE GROUNDS,

SAN JOSE,

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 1888.
KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers

Catalogues now ready.

HUNTING DOGS.

Thorough red English Setters

AND

Cocker Spaniels.

From The Kennel of E. Leavesley, GiLoy, for
exhibition and private sale at n6ntral Park, San Fran-
cisco, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1S83, and following days.

AUCTION SALE,
Saturday, Sept. 8th, at 2 p. m.

E R. ROLLINS, Auctioneer.

Holstein-Friesians

AT AUCTION.

Owing to the Sale of a large portion of my Land, I
offer for sale Ihe greater portion of my herd of
Choice THOROUGHBRED DAIRY ANIMALS, con-
sisting of

BULLS,
COWS

& CALVES

and including all my Piize 'Winners, Show Herd and
the Prize Sweepstake Animals now on exhibition
at the STATE FAIR in Sacramento.

SILK AT

RENO, NEVADA,

SEPTEMBER 22, 1888.

For Catalogues apply to
FRANK II. BIRKE, 401 Montgomery St.,

or STATE FAIR GROUNDS, Sacramento, or
C. w.BOOTON, Anctioneer, Reno, Nevada.

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f | Hambletonian, 10.

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Sire of 6 In ?:30 list. l

LKaty Darling

fAlmont, 33 J

Sire of (Mambrin'> Chief. 11

Q J »1 trotters and 2 | Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

pacers In 2: 10 | Sally Andoraon ■>

tf CD list. I | Kate, by Pilot -Ir, 12.

£3 0> ' L Sire of 9 in 2;3u list.

EH CD 1

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f Colossus, son of imp.
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[ Hambletonian, 10.
f ! (Rysdyk'B)

f jGuy Miller '

I. Bolivar Mare.
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2 i f Pilot, Jr., 12.

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w | (Telltale (Flea.

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See Breeder and Sportsman of September I, 1883, for article and description.

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Horses boarded in any manner desired
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Sept. 8

STOCKTON

FAIR.

Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

— BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

AND CONTINUING FIVE DATfS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED PROURA91A1E.

Entries Close August 1st. 1888.

Entrance fee ten per cent, In all races fonr

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, I 888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15tb, with 7 entries.

2 — 1'BorriNG— District — Four-yetr-old stake. Closed
February 16tb, with 8 entries.

3— Tboxting— Paci no Coast - 3:00 claBB. Puree
$1,000.

Wednesday, September 19th.

4— Running— Jim Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; §100.

This purse hereafter io be named for the winner.

6— Tbotting — Pacific Coast — 2:2C class; S1200.

6— Tbotting-. District— Three- year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 6 entries.

7— Tbotting— District— Two-year-old slake ; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with la entries.

Thursday, September 2(Hli.

8 — Running— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; S5G0.

9--TBOTTING— Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; S1.00Q.

10 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Four- year- old stake.
Closed February 15tb, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; $500.
Friday, September list.

12— Running— Pacific Coast— One- half mile and
repeat, $360 .

13— Tboxting— Pacific Coast— Free for all; 81,200.

14 — Tbotting — Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

16— Tbotting— Pacific CoaBt— 2:22 class; $1,200.
Saturday, September 32cL

16— Running— Pacific Coast — Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 6 entries.

17 — Tbotting— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 15tb, with 10
entries.

18 — Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; $70n.

19— Tbotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; §1,000.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races best three In five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the fetate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race If deemed necessary.

For a wai k-over in any race a horse Is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid np entries of said race,
and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first ana
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, of the State Fair programme for 188S, starting
in races No. 8, will be required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse is
ijuiiHOi.'il to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six (6) months prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by any person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable for the en-
trance lee contracted, without any right to compete
for a purse, and shall beheld liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association and
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All coHs properly entered in District stakes. If sold,
eentitled to start In such races.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
ace, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold entries and start
a race with a less numher and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the right to declare any race off
when there are less than three (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the
world.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

StableB, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries close August 1, 1888, cvltn the
Seeretary.
FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

Tlie Last Payment Due at Six O'clock P.
jt. iii*i i»ay Before the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DIVI'KtCI MO. 2.4JAJL.

Offer the following rich running events for 1 B9 and
189), entries to cl.fic August 1st, I88S. for colts now
classed ab yearlings, (with one exception, No. 3, for
coit-i now classed as two-year olds Fur this time only
io permit of a valuable three-year-old stake for 1889.
FOK I 889.

1,-Thb Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
two-year-olds ifuuls of iw>7) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 1*81); *>0 each lia.lt forfeit, or only $iu if de-
clared on or before Junuaryl»t; oi 3ir> by May 1st,
18S9. IX'cUTuticns void unless accompanied by the
money, with *3J0addud, of which 375 to secoud; third
to save stake. Winner of any etake race of the value
of $l.of« to carry five pounds extra; of any other
event three pounds; two or more five pounds. Maid-
ens allowed five puiin-'s. Five-eights of a mile.

2,-Thk Yohbmitk st a k ks.— A Bweepstake fortwo-
year-oldB. (foals of 188 ) to be run at the Stockton
Fair of 8889. «75 each, half forfeit or oniv 91 if de-
clared on or before J mutiny lBt; $15 by May iBt, or
925 AiiRUHt first. 1889. (Jtr hiratlons void uiih-HHaccoin-

?■ aided by the money; with (350 added, of which 9190
o second; third to save Htuke. Winner of the annual
stakes at Sacramento to carry Beven pounds extra,
winner of any other stakes to carry threw pounds: of
two or more, sevtn pounds. MaideriB allowed five
pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.

3.— The Big Thee Stakkb,-(To close in two-year-
old form this time only.) A Bweepetake for three-
year ol da to hernnnt the Htoc*»ton Fair in 1889; 9100
each half forfeit or only 910 If declared January 1st:
915 May lBt. or 926 Auguttt lBt, 1889. Declarations void
unleBS accompanied by the money- with 9100 added,

of which 3125 to second; third to save stake. Winner
of anv three-year-old stake race of the value of 91,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed*
seven poundB, One mile.

FOR 18»0.

No. 4.— The Big Tree Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for tbree-vear-olds (foals of 1887) to he run at the
Stockton Fair in 1S90. (.Conditions same as No. 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.-Thk sarge.vt Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-vear-olds (foals of 1887) to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1S90; 3100 each, of which 310 must accom-
panv the nomination, ?10 payable January 1st, 1889; #10
payable January 1st, 1890; 320 payable M»y 1st. 1890.
The remaining ?50 to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pre-
ceeding the race. Payments not made as they be*
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which 3150 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra: of the President Stakes,
seven pounds; cf .iny other three-vesr-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of this association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

I.. \ SHIPPFJE, President.

J. M. L ARID, Secretary,

je9tsel5 P. O. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

Stockton Fair, [1888

SPECIAL RUNNING STAKES.
Free for all 'Two- Year - Olds.

THE MERCHANT'S STAKE.

A Sweepstake for 2-year-olds; 350 entrance, §25 forfeit,
t'^ii added, of which 350 to second. Winner of any
stake at the State Fair of 1888, to carry nvepounds
extra; of two or mote seven pounds ; maidens allowed
five pounds.

FIVE-EIGHTHS OF A MILE.
THE FIREMEN'S STAKE.
A Sweepstake for 2-years-olds. $50 entrance, $25
forfeit, 3300 added. 376 to Becond, [?50 to third. Win-
ner of the Introduction stake of the State Fair of 1888.
to carry five pounds extra; of the State Fair California
Annual Stakes, seven pounds; of both ten pounds;
maidens allowed five pounds.

THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILE.
Entries to close with the Secretary on
September 5, 1888.

Runnlne Rules of the State Agricultural Society
to govern.

I*. V. SH1PPEE, resident
J. M. LaRXE, Secretary.

P. O. Box 188, Stockton Cal.

1 2th District Fair

IOHPOSED OF THE ( OUNTIES OF

LAKE and MENDOCINO
Will Open at LAKEPORT

SEPTEMBER 18th.

SPEED PROGRAMME, 1888.

FIRST DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18.

1— RUNNING -District. Half mile dash: 320 en-
trance, 810 forfeit; 3100 added; secoud horse 960, third
horse 320.

2-RUNNING— District. Three-quarters mile dash;
$2u entrance, 310 forfeit; tlOOadded; second horse 860,
third horse 320.

8— TROTTING— District. Purse 3100. Mile heats
two in three, for two-Year-olds and under. First horse
$50, second horse 330, third horse 820.

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19.

No. 4— BUNJSING -District. Five-eighths mile dash.
320 entrance; 310 forfeit; 3100 added; second horse 360,
third horse +20.

No. 5-RUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. 320 entrance; 310 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 6— TROTTING -District. Purse 3150. Mile
heats three in five; for three-year-olds and under.
First horse $10), second horse ?35, third $15.

THIRD DAY— THURSDAY, SEPT. 20.

No. 7— RUNNING— Free for all. Half-mile heats
two in three. $50 entrance; 325 forfeit; $200 added;
second horse $100, third horse 350. ■

No.8— TROTTING-Free for all. Purse $-100. Mile
heats three in five. First horse $250, second horse 3100,
third horse $50.

FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY, SEPT. 2L

No. 9-SUNNING— District. Three-eighths mile
dash. $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horBe $60, third horse $20.

No. 10— RUNNING— District. Half mile heatB two
in three; for three-year-olds and under; $21 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $100 added; socond horse $6 >, third horse
$20.

No 11— TROTTING— Purse$200. Mileheats

three in five; first horse $125, second horse $50, third
horse$25.

FIFTH DAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 22.

No. 12— RUNNING— District Mile heats two in
three; $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 13— RUNNING— Free for all. Mile heats two in
three; $50 entrance; 825 forfeit; $20u added; second
horse $100, third horse $50.

No. 11-TROTTING— District. Purse $250. Mile
heats three In five; first horse $150, second horse $75,
third horse 325.

CONDITIONS.

Sta. e Agricultural Society rules to govern running
races, unless otherwise stated. National Association
ruleB to govern trotting races, unless otherwise stated.
F.ntrance 10 per cent., to he paid to the Secretary at
time of entry. Five or more to enter, three or more
to start. Races to commence each day at 2 p. m„
sharp. The Board reserves the rightto run or trot
heats of any two races alternately, or to call a special
race between heats. The society reserves the rightto
start a race with a leBS number and pay a proportion
of the money, according to the number that are al-
lowed to start. Send for premium list.

Entries close September IO. 1888-

1,. «. SIMMONS. President.
INO R. COOK, Secretary. aulStosei

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

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A Delightful Resort.
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STUD DOGS

Itl'sil '■*.. (A R. R. H7G1), winner of second and
special, S-vn Francisco, 1888. Fee $26.

MIKE T.. (A K. S. B., iJM6). \S*lnuer of two firsts
and five BprcinlH. Fee i'ib.

Pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Pattl Crooteth
T., and Irish Stdler Puppies by Mike T, ou* of Lady
ElcboT, for sale.

No bettor bred nor handsomer animal* can be hod
anywhere. A. K. TIM'M.IN.

El. i Jli» KKNM.I.S,

aep23caut X6I8 Uusli Mrcct, * I.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

acu Cuntinniug Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Races, four moneys,
50.25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September %5th.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and CRepeat-
Purse, *200.

2. Match race— 1?,000; 8100 added by Association.
P. Mickle.br g, Bedford.

E. Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse )500. Open to aU Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1888, with the fol-
lowing horses :

S. N. Straube, Fresno Cal , b s, Apex.
S. N. Straube, " " br s, Clovis.

J. H. Lively, " " bs.Barbora.
J. R. Jones, " " c s, Day Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " b s, Waterford.

H. H. Helman, Visalia " b s, Pasha.
J. N. Ayres, " " b s, Bay Rose.

J. Donahue, Frcano, Cal., b s, Congressman.
Second Day, Wednesday, September 26tb.
i, Runnings-One Mile Dash. Purse, $250.

5. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, £400.

6. Trotting— Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Day, 'i'luii'Mlay, September % 7th.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.

8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, $250.

9. Running— Purse, ?150. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
CountieB. Hall mile and repeat

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $400.

Fourth Day, Friday, September *28tl».

11. Running— Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse
$230.

12.— Trotting— 2:35 Class, Purse, $250.
13.— Trotting — Hughes Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purse, $500.

$500 Reserved for Special Races.

CONDITIONS.

AU trotting and pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unleBS otherwise specified. Six to enter and three to
start, but the board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
horse distancing the field will only be entitled to first
money.

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the board reserve the
right to trot heats of any two classes alternately, or to
trot a special race between heats; also to change the
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary.

A horse making a walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. When less than
required number of starters appear, they may contest
for entrance monev paid in, to be divided as follows:
Q6H to first 33,'i to second.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start-
When there is more than one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they are to start
must be named by six p. M. of the day preceding the

If in the opinion of the judges any race cannot be
finished on the closing davofthe meeting it mav be
continued or declared off at the option of the judges.

Non-starters in running races win be held for en-
trance under Rule 3G.

Racing colors to be named on entries.

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wear caps oi distinct colors, which must be named
their entries.

These last two rules will be strictly enforced.

All races to be called at 2 p. M„ sharp.

Entries to all the above races to close
with the Spcretary at It P. M, Saturday.
Sept. 15. 1888.

All entries for exhibits must be made prior to Sep-
tember 25th. It would be better In order to get .good
accommodations for stock to notify the Secretary as
early as possible the number of head and kind you
intend to exhibit, so we can arrange for them. Al-
though we have a hundred boxsralls on the ground, we
find it necessary to build more, on account of advice
from parties intending to make exhibits. Send for
catalogue

lewis li:v(U, President.

N. I. BALDWIN, Secretary.

Jy21tosep27 P. 0. Box 571, Fresno, Cal.

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

S3 RIdgllngs Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 391 Natoma St

Residence, 966 Howard St., San Francisco.
aulltf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, 'M-'86, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six flrst-
clasH certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523 5 California Street.

FITZGERALD .v itHMX, Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66*

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. E. BUZAHD, M.R.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

ODJce and PUwrmncy,

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, (Near Market.)
Open Day and NlRht. Telephone. No. 8389. 1y28

SUBSCRIBE FUR THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

Bay District Association i

SAN FRANCISCO.

RACES

RACES

w Notice of Entries*^

OCTOBER oth to 27th.

Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

Fibst Day— Purse $400. For 2:22 p*cers.
Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.

Saturday— Oct. 13th.

Secono Day— Puree $500. For free-for-all pacers.
Purse $600. For 2:27 class trotters.

Saturday-*, <l. 20tli.

Third Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Frlday-Oct. "26111.

Fourth Day— Purse $500. 2:25 class.

Saturday- -Oct. *I7lIi.

Entries to the above close Friday, Septem
ber 98. Entries to tlie G'eat Free for Al
close October I 5.

Fifth Day— Purse $5000. Great fbek-fob-al

OPEN TO THE WOBLD.

The Association will also offer liberal parses fc
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to ei

ter, three or more to Btart, hut the Association r<

serves the right to hold a less numberthan five to fl

by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the pursi

T. w HINCHHAN. Secretary.

ang!4 1435 California Street. San Francisco.

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Mail orders promptly attended to.

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Napa and Solano Pistrict

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.
Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Kapa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Tuesday, October tnd

1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarters pf
mile and repeat. S2o entrance, HOforfeit; 8200 added;
(50 to second horse,

r 2— Tbottentg — 2:30 Class. Purse, fSOO.
a— Thotting— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.

Wednesday October 3d.
4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Pnrse $1000.
5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Purse $500.
6— Tkotttng — District— 2:40 Class. Purse, $500.

Thursday, October 4tb.
7— Running Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
«at. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to sec-
nd horse.

8— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Purse, $600.
9— Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, MOO.

Friday. October 5th.
10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $S00.
11— Trotting— District— 2:30 Class. Purse, $600.
12— Trotting — District— Two-year-old. Purse, ;400.
Saturday, October 6th.
.13 — Running Race — One and one-quartermiledash.
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added, $50 to second horse.
g 14— Trotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
C/Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.
J 15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, 81,000.
' CSF A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS AMD CONDITIONS.
Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.
In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.
All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.
Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
( and used in all heats.
. For further conditions see circular.
Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. ir. sharp.
Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.
Entries clo«e August 1, 1888, with tne
Secretary.
-I Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. LOEBER, President.
A. H CONKTUiG, Secretary,

jy7tse29 Napa Clly, « a J.

1888.

FALL MEETING.

IJordanRiverPark
Association,

Salt Lake City, Utah.

$6,000 IN PURSES.

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 18, 19,
20, 2], OCTOBER 24 and 25.

TROTTING, RUNNING AND PACING.

PS00RA1OTE.

PURSES $6,000.

First Day, Sept. 12th,

Trotting— 2:37 Class. Purse $300.

2. Running— All ages, three-quarters of a mile.
Purse $200.

3. Running — All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Pnrse, $50.

4. Running— Handicap, purse, $100.

Second Day, Sept. f 3th.

5. Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse$300.

6. Running— All ages, half mile heats. Purse $200,

7. Running — All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse $75.

8. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Third Day, Sept. 1 4th .

9. Trotting and Pacing- 2:35 ClasB. Purse $300.

10. Running— All ages, seven-eighths of a mile
dash. Purse $200.

11. Running— All ages, one-quarter mile heats.
Pnrse $50.

12. Running- Handicap, all ages. Purse $100.

Fourth Day, Sept. ft 8th.

13. TrottinEand Pacing— 2:26 Class. Purse $400.

14. Running— All ageB, five-eighths mile heats.
Purse $20:.

15. Banning— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Purse, $75.

16. Running— All ages, handicap. Puree $100.

Fifth Day, Sept. I 9th,

17. Trotting— 2:32 Class. Putbo $310.

18. Running— All ages, three-quarter mile heatB.
Par Be, $200.

19. Running— All ageB, one-quarter mile heats.
Purse $50.

20. Running— All ages, handicap. Purse $100.

Sixth Day, Sept. SOth.

21. Trotting and Pacing— 2:45 Class. Parse $300.

22. Running— All ages, mile dash . Purse $200,

23. Running— All ages, three-eighths mile heats.
Parse $75.

24. Running— All ageB, handicap. Purse $100.

Seventh Day, Sept. 2 1st.

25. Trotting and Pacing— Free for alL Purse $600.

28. Running. Novelty Race— All ages, mile and one-
eighth. FirBt three-eighths, $50; first five-eighths, $75:
first to finish, $125. Purse $250.

27. Running— Handicap, all ageB. Purse $100.
Wednesday, Oct. 74th.

**28. Trotting— For four-year-olds thatneverbeat2:40.
P o rse $300.

Thursday, Oct, *5th.

29. Oreat Stallion Races— For horses that neve r beat
3:29. Purse $500.

$1,0!0 reserved for Special Trotting and Running
Races. ENTRIES for all Trotting and Pacing races

B well as Running Races Nos. 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 and 26,
closs August 21st, 1888. Nob. 3, 4,7,8,11,12,15,18,19,

»,a,M»nd 27, close at the Track the day before each,

Race, at 5 o'clock r. st. Entries for Four-Year-Olds
and Stallion Races cloae September 11th.
CONDITIONS.

All Trotting and Pacing Races to be mile h^ats-
Three in five, to harness; five or more to enter; three
or more to start. Entrance fee, hi per cent, of Parse,
and must accompany the nomination.

All Harness Races will be governed by the rules of
the American Trotting Association. All Running
Races, four or more to enter, two or more to Btart
will be governed by the American Racing Rules.

For a walk-over in any racp a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee "and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid-up entries to said race,
and to no added money.

Any horse distancing the field, or any part thereof-
is entitled to first money onlv.

In Trotting and -Pacing Races, all purses to be di-
vided into four moneys, as follows: First horse. 50
per cent.; second horse, 25 per cent.; third horse, 15
per cent. ; fourth horse, 10 per cent.

All Running Races into three moneys : 80, 30 and 10
per cent.

The right is claimed by the Association to change
the order oE any of these events, should it be to its
convenience and for the best interests of the contest-
ants, but no change will be made in cases where an
injustice would be done to any of the parties who have
made entries.

Heats in each day's races may be trotted, pneedor
ran alternately.

ENTRIES.
In all cas<>s entriOo must be enclosed in a sealed en-
velope, addressed to the Secretary, stating age, name,
color and sex of horse, name of sire and dam, when
known, and name of owner, rider or driver.

Tim of clooing entries, August IBftst
and September 11th, 1888
Address all communications to

ALEX. LEWIS, Manager,
jyC8toc25 P. O. Box 241, Salt Lake City, Utah.

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 22, 1883.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST BAT, Tuesday, September 18th.

I— Teotting — For three -year-olds. Puree, $200.
Mile heats; three In five. Fire to enter and three to
start; for horses owned in this county; $100 added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2— Advertised Tkottes-g Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara,. Monterey and San Lois Obispo. En-
trance fee $30, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, I8S8, $10 on or before April 1st, 1888, and
$15 on or before September 1st, 188?, to which this
Association will add $100.

3— Stallton Tbotting Race — Purse $500. FLr
horses owned in counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three In five;
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

SECOND DAT, Wednesday, Sept. 19th.

1— Running Race — Purse, $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz. Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo coonties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and

der. Purse. $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
for age. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse
$125, Free for all; weight forage.

THIRD DAT. Thursday, Sept. 20ih.

1— Teotttng Race- (Named.) For horses owned
In this county. Purse, $150. Mile heats; three in five
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Double Team Tbotting Race— Purse, $50. For
horses owned in this county by any one man. Two in
three mile heats; three to enter and two to start. $2-5
added if three minutes is beaten.

3— Tbotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in this
county. Purse, $100. Three In five mile beats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FOURTH DAT, Friday, Sept. 2isT.

1— Runntng Race— Purse, $50. Free for all stal
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Novelty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
cne-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in San Luis
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $25 additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

3— Saddle Horse Race— Purse, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Five to enter
and three to start.

FIFTH DAT, Saturday, Sept. 22nd.

j -Teotttng — 2:40 class: for horses owned in this
county. PnrBe,$l00. Threein five; mile heata. Five
to ent-erand three to start.

2— Trotting and Pacing Race — Three minute
clasB. Puree $150. For horses in this county; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Tbotting Race— Free for all in State. Purse.

$1000. Mile heatsi'airee in five. Five to enter and three

to start. $200 to be added If 2:20 Is beaten.

Remarks and Conditions.

AH trotting and pacing races are the best threein
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the puree. Entrance
fee 10 percent. onpurBe, to accompany nomina'ions.
Trotting and pacing pnrses divided at the rate of .50
percent, to the first horse, 25 per cent, to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 percent to fourth.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves * he right to trot heats of any two
clasBes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the re-
quired number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money, to be' divided as follows: 66K
to the first and '".'< to the second.

In all races entries not declared ont by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the ract* shall be required to start,

Where there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. M of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over
except as otherwise specified. Running races will be
conducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-starters in running races will be' aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named In their
entries.

Entries to all the above races to close
-with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
1. 1888. at 4 P. 91.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo. •

J. H.BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso-
ciation No. 16, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTER, L. M. WARDEN and GEO.
VAN GORDON. Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STEELE, President.
J, H, BARRETT, Secretary. JuieteW

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

S7.500 in Parses and $2,500 in

Premiums.

SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME.

Slouday, September 34th.

1-RuxNTNG— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $100; $75 to first horse; ?25 Ut second.
Entrance free.

2 — Tbotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all Distric*
horses. Purse, $250; first horse ?150; second horse i"o;
third horse ?25.

3— Rcnning — One mile dash. Purse, $100; first
horse $75; second #25. Free for all District horses
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 35th.

4— Selling Purse, $250, of which $50 to second, $25 to
third; for three-year olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 downto ;}IU00, then one

Sound for each $100 less down to $-100; selling price to
e stated through entry bos: at 6 f. m. day before the
race; one mile.

5 — Nevada Stake — Running; for two-vear-olds
( foals of 13S6>^ $25 entrance, $10 to accompanv 'nomina-
tions; $15 additional for starters to be paid" in before
6 P. M. day previous to the race; 10 per cent, of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

6— Trotting Stake— For two-v ear-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300.

7— Tbotting — 2:3d Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday, September 26tb.

8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. Oneand
one-half miles; first 'half-mile, $50; first mile, $100:
first to finish, $150.

9— Tbotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses
Purse, $600.

11— Pacing— 2:40 Class. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September 27th.

12— Tbotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse
$500,

13— Running— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 P. M. on September
18, 1SSS.

14— Tbotting— 2:15 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250.

Friday, September 28th.

15 — Running— Free for all ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Tbotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600.

17— Running— Oneand one-half mile dash. Purse,
$300.

IS— Teotttng— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heats; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Satnrday, September 29th.

19— Gbeat Fifteen Mtle Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed five horses, to be
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing horses.

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, iluOO.

21— Pacing— FrecforalL Purse, $S0O.

22— Consolation Puese— $250; for all horses. that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

REMARKS A>T><;<»T>nT03iS.

Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of August, 1888. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing "entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those -who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will start the day before the race, at 6 p. m.
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District pnrses must he owned
and kept in Nevada am* California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries 'o all trotting races will close
August TO, wiih tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in
all races for purses.

NationalTTottiiig Association Rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best threein
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 per cent, on nurse, to accompany nomination.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Po-rd reserves the right to trot heats of any two
class.<;i alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall he entitled' only to the
entrance money paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows : 66^f to the
first and ZAK to'the second-
Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations lare void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, In the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
dayproceeding the race, shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse thev are to
Btart must be named by 6 p. st. the dav preceedlng the
race. .No added money paid for a walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named In their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promntly at one

O'ClOCK P. M.

S I,. LEE, President.
All entries must be directed to

JAMES 1*. XOHBEWSOH, Secretary.
jly7tse22 < arson City. Nevada.

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SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

-OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara County

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

HOUDAT. Sentetnbcr 24th.

1— Tbotting -Purse 821,0. For Ssnta Clara County-
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds
Colts must be owned by the party making the ent...
prior to June l.lt-88, to be eligible to this cl»ss.
Other races this day for local borc-es.

Tuesday, September 35th.

2— Thottisg— Purse $100. 2:35 class.

3— Tbotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed April 1st with s*ven entries.

•i— Tbotting— Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeit. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednewday, September 26ih.

5— Running Stake. For two-yeac-olds. ¥25 en-
trance, 510 forfeit, S2 00 added; $50 to second horse,
S25 to third. Non-winners thiB year allowed five
pounds. Turee- quarters of a mile.

6— Running — Free purse S2Q0. For .ill ages. ?50 to
second horse. One and one-eighth miles.

7-Tbotting — Purse $800. 2:i0 class.

8— Tbotting— Purse £400. Three-minute class.
Thursday, September 3 7 th.

9— Bunking— Free purse 5200, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— TBOTTisG-Pnrse S500. 2:27 class.

11 — Tbotting— Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 98.

12— Running — For three.year-olds. $25 entrance
810 forfeit; $200 added; 850 to second horse: 825 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13— Running- -For all ages. $50 entrance; 825 for-
feit; $250 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Purse 5400. 2:23 class.

15— Tbotting — Tendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September S9th.

16— Running— Free puree $500, for all ageB, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17— Ttotting — Purse $600. 2:25 class.

18 -Tbotting— Purse $1,0C0. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday.
August 1st, 1888.

COXDITIOKS.

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as
foliows: 50 per cent, to first horBe, 25 per cent, to
second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacingraces best3 in 5, escept as
otherwise specified.

national Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right t > trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race , a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race
and to no added money.

A. horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

All colts properly entered in district stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such race.

If it is the opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid up
entries required to fill and three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
portionate amonnt of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named vlth all
entries.

When less than the required number of starters ap.
pear, they may contest for the entrance money only,
divided 66X and 33H.

Races to commence each day at 2 p. it.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
Is now the best and fastest track in the State.

Entries close August f , 18SH.

E. TOPHA5I, President.
G. H. BRAGG, Secretary. jetftfleW

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S ept. 8

RENO

1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,

September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

-IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

SPEED PROGRAMME:

MONDAY, September 19, 1888,

1— Selling Parse. ?250; orwhich$50to Becond, $25 to
third; for three-year-oldB and upwards; horses en-
tered to he sold tor 51,510 to carry rule weights; two
Eounds allowed for each $100 down to 31,000, then otve
ound for each $100 less, down to 8400; selling price to
pe Bt-tted through entry box at 6 p. m. the aay before
the race; one mile.

2— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foal1'
of l&eifi); $50 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations;
9t0 additional for starterB; tx> be paid in betore 6p.m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racingfund; $300 added; second horse to save
stake; three- quartets mile.

3— Running, five-eighths mile dash; District borees;
$100 added; entrance $20, declaration $5; on or before
.August 26tD-

4— Running, three-eighths mile and repeat; puree
91 0; $100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5— Running, three-quarters mile; District horaeB;
purse $100; $75 to first; $25 to second.

fc— Trotting 2:27 class; pUrse$600.

7— Trotting Btake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance $60, of -wl.ich $20 to accompany nomi-
nation; $40 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
fore6P.M.day T>r£vious to race; $300 added; ten per
cent, of stake money to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a race; stakes and added
money to oe divided 60, 30, and 10 per cent,

Wednesday, September 10 Eh.

'3— Novelty Race, running; purse $400: one and rtne-
half miles; first half-mile, $50; tirst mile $W0( first to
finish, $2)0.

9— unning; for three-year-olds J $-0 entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for starters;
to be naid in before 8 e. m. day previous to race? ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fdndt $300
added; second horse to Bave stake; one and one-
quarter miles,

10— Trotting, three- minute-class^ tor District horseB;

Eurse $300; first horse $150, second horse $100, third
orse $50. -

Thursday. September 20th .
"II— "Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $IW Lo
(first, $1&J to 'second, $50 to third.
*12— Trotting, 2.40 class; purse $600,
13 — Totting stake for three-year-olds; $lno en-
trance, $25 to accompany nomination; $?5 additional
ifer starters; to be paid in before SP.M.day previous
"to Trace; $400 added; ten percent, of stake money to
l^o to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stakes and added money to be divided 60, 30 and
tenner cent,

Friday, September 21.

"li— Running, purse$300; of which $50 to Becond; for
ullages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; Districthors<-s;
:purse $150; $100 to first, $5U to second.

16— Running Stake; for two-year-olds (foals of 183-).
t?0 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; 9K
additional for starters; to be paid in betore bix p.m.
■day previous to raee; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to 'racing f»nd; $300 added; second horse to save
■atsfce; one mile.

. i7— Trotting. 2:50 class; for Distriethorses; three in
five; purse $o00; first $15 J second $100, third $50.

Saturday, September SSd. ,

18— Trotting, 2:22 class; purse $1,000; $500 to first, >-UU
to second, $200 to third.

19— Pacing; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to Becond,

Jltto third.

G£5* Additional raceB will be made each day. Classes
male op from horses on the grounds.

RW1AHKS AND CONDITIONS.

dominations lo Stakes must be made to
3 < Secretary on or before the isr day
<of August, 1888.

Entries for the purBes must he made two days pre-
ceding tb» race, at the regular time for closing entries
■as designated by the rules. Those who have nominat-
ed in stakes must name to the Secretary in writing
VhSch they will Btart the day before the race, at 6e. M.
Corses entered in purses can only be drawn by the
tousentof the Judges.

All horBes entered for District pursea must be own-
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for bIx months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20tb,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to Btart in
all races for purses.

National Trotting Assoolatlon rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to govern rnnningiaces, eicept as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
bold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trot
ting; but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finisn
»iy day's racing, or to trot a special race. A horae
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of Btarters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: t6% to the
first and 3V/& to the Becond.

fioraea that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above Jstakes, declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all raceB entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the
day pieceding the race shall he required to start,

White there Is more than one entry by one person,
or iu < i.ic- interest, the particular horse they are to
staita. out be named by 6 p.m. of the day preceding
the rai *. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Raci tgcolors to be named in entries.

IntMtting races drivers will be required to wear
capa ol distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one

All entries' must be direeted to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno, Nevada.

The Ormaby County District Fair, at Carson City,
begins September 21th and ends September 29th. Six
day's racing; gives $7,600 in purseB and premiums;
for particulars address J. D.Torreyson, Secretary,
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair begins October
2d, and ends October 5th. Four days' racing; glvea
$3,500 in purses and premiums. For particulars address
Alex. Wise, Secretary, Winnemucca, Nevada.

The State Agricultural -Society has built a new track
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the soil
being of such a character as to make it one of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

IHIO WINTERS. President.

C. H. KTODDARD, Secretary. 19myUeI5

SACRAMENTO

California State Fair

OP 1888.

TWO WEEKS' PAIR

NINE DAYS' RACING,

AT

SACRAMENTO,
September 3 to 15, 1888,

SPEED PROGRAMME 1888.

There shall ba awarded to the uwut<r of the sire
whose get shall make the beat average performance
in the races for tr4ttlm* foals, two, three, and four-
year-olds, Id. iB87, 1888, and 1889, the Grand Gold
Medal of the California State Agricultural Society,
the actual cost of which Bh&U not he less than ?2i0.
First Day.— Thursday, September 6th.

TROTTING ,

No. 1.— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1886,
wtth forty nominations. Value of stake January 1,
1888, $1,370.
No. 2.— TROTTING PDRSE, 31,200-2:23 Class,
No. 3.— PACING PURSE. $600-2:30 Class.

Second Day— I rJklay, September tih.

KONNtNO,

No. *.— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE— For two-
year-olds; &2S entrance; Slo forfeit; $250 added; ol
which $60 to second ; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year»old race this year to carry thrtete fciounde;
of two or more^ five pounds e*tk*. Three quarters

of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS'
Closed in 18S7> with eleven nominations
a quarter miles. §301 addted.

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Nr3 fr-THE CAPITAL CfTK STAKE— A
stakes for there-years-rjlds aiid over, in which only
non-winners !e any event this year will be eligible
to start. Winners of any race, entered. bere^Q, niay
be 'withdrawn without incurring a, forfeit Entrance,
350, h f, with S40O ada'ed; of which glOO to second;
third to save st&LJe. t)iie mile and one-eighth .

No.,7-FREE PURSE, 8250— Of which $60 to second;
for ai! ages. Winners of any race this year to carry
five pounds extra; maidens, if three years old,
allowed five pounds; if four years old, or UgwartU;
fifteen pounds. Mile heats.

Third Day-Saturday, September 8th.

TROTTtto'S.

No. 8— TWO-tfJEAfr-OLb STAKE-S50 entrance; of
which $10 rbust accompany nomination; $15 payable
August Jo, 1888; 3300 added by the Society. Closed
March I5th, with sixteen nominations.

Mo. 9— THE GKAND STALLION STAKE— Closed
March 1st, with six nominations; §500 added for
each starter up to four.

No. 1U— TROTTING PURSE, 31,000—2:30 Class,

Fourth Day— Monday, September 1 Oth.

BCNN1KQ,

No. 11 -THE PREMIUM STAKE— tor all ages; ?50
entrance, h f. or only $15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with $380 added, of which $10d to
second, third to save stake. Horses trat have
started and not Won this year, allowed five pounds;
maidens If three years old allowed five pounds;
if four yearB old or oyer, seven pounds. Three
quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
two-year-olde. Closed in 1887, with tbirty-two nom-
inatiops; $250 added. One mile.

No. 13— THE LaRUE STAKE— A handicap, for all
ages; $100 entrance; $50 forfeit; with guOG added; of
which $15" to second; $iin) to third. Weights an-
nounced September 1st. Declaration $20, to be made
with the Secretary by 8 o'clock P. m., September 3d.
In no event will declaration be received Unless ac-
companied with the amount fixed. Two arid one
quarter miles.

No. 14-SELLIN& PURSE, SS00-Of whScb S50 to
second; for all ages. Horses entered to be sold for
$1,600 to carry rule weights; two founds allowed for
each SI 00 less, down to Sl.cUQ, then odo pound for
each $ltO less, down to $500. Valuation to be placed
on starters only* by 6 o'clock p. m, the day preceding
the race. One mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth Day -Tuesday, September ft

TROTTISG.

No. 16— THREE- YEAR-OLD STAKE— $100 entrance,
of which $25 must accompany nemination; $25 pay-
able July 1, remaining $50 payable August lo, lc88;
$400 added. Closed Mareh 15th, with nineteen nomi-
nations.

No. Id- TROTTING PURSE, $1,200-2:20 Class.

No. 17-TROT1ING PURSE, Sl.UCO-SiOO Class.

Sixth Day— Wednesday, September 12.
tetraStRtj.

No. 18.— THE SUNNY" SLOPE STAKE — For two-
year-old fillies. $2$ entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10
if declared on or before September 1st; $200 added,
of which 325 to second. Those that have started
and have not run first or second, in any race this
year allowed five pounds. Five-eigbthR of a mile

No. 19— THE SHAFTER STAKE-for three^year-
olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only S15 if de-
clared on or before September first; with $400 added;
of which $100 to second; third to save stahe, Win^
ner of any race this year to carry five pounds extra;
of two or more, ten pounds; maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20— THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $60
entrance; $26 forfeit, or only $16 if declared on or
befoie September 1st, with $300 added; Of which
$100 to second; third to save stake. Tbree-vear-oldB
to f-arry 100 pounds; four-year-olds llo, pounds;
uve-yoar olds and upwards, 112 pounds. Sex, but
not heat, allowances. Three-quarter mile heats

No. SH— FREE PURSE, $300 -Of which $60 to second;
for all ages, HorseB that have started and not won
at this meeting allowed ten pounds. Winners of
any race at tbiB meeting when carrying rule weights,
or more, to carry five pounds extra. One mile.
Seventh Day— Thursday, September 13th

TROTTING .
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:25 Class.
No. 23 — FwUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE -
Closed on March 15th with twelve nominations.
$400 added. (Conditions same as No. IB.)
No. 24— PACING PURSE, $BU0— Free for all.
Eighth Day— Friday, September I4lh.

BUNNING.

No. 26-THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE -For
foals of 1886. Closed in lh86, with twenty-nine
nominations. $300 added. One tiud one-half miles

No. 26— THE PALO ALTO STAKE— \ handicap for
two-year olds. $50 entrance; 3!*6 forfeit ; $10 declara-
tion; $400 added, of which $100 to second; ihird to
save stake Weights announced at 10 o'clock a. m
Saturday, September 1st. Declarations due at 8
o'clock p. m. Monday, September 3d. One mile.

No. 27-THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE-For tnree.
year-olds. $50 entrance; S25 forfeit, or only $16 if de.
clawed on or before September 1st; with $J00 added, of
which $100 to second; third lo save stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeilng to carry five
pounds extra; colts not 1, ?, 3 in No. 19, allowed ten
pounds. One mile and three-quarters

No. 28— IHE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all ages.
$60 entrance; 81B forfeit; $300 added, of which $100

to ieooaa; tWia to e»ve etftke f^oo adaiHouaj w

1:413 is beaten. Stake ^o be named after the winner
if Niehthawk's .»me (l:*2j)is beaten. One mile.

No. 2?— FREE PURSE, $250 - Of which $50 to second.
For non-winners at this meeting. Horses that have
started and not run second allowed ten pounds.
Winners of any lace, entered herein, may be with-
drawn without penalty. One mile and a sixteenth
and repeat.

Math Day— Saturday, September 15th,

TBOTI1NO.

No. 30— TROTTING PURSE, $I,5tO~Free for all.
No. 31— TROTTING PttRSE, $1,000-2:40 Class.
No. 32^PA01NG PURSE, $300— Three-year-old clasB

FIXED EVENTS.

Entries for the following llb^rai colt stakes for
1889-90 will close AUgUst J.U, 1.888.

FOR II 889.

No. 1— THE CALIFORNIA AUTUMN STAKE —A
sweepBtakes for two-year-olds (foals of 1887), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $50 each h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January Jst; Or $15 by
May 1, 1889. Declarations void unless accompanied
by the mohey; with S500 added, of which $101' to sec-
Gnd; third to save stake. Winners of any stake race,
to carry three pounds; of two or more, five poundn
extra. Maidens allowed five pounds, 'fhree-quar-
ters of a mile.

No* 2=- THIS CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE — A
SweepBtakes for two-year-olds (foals of 18«7), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $100 each. h. f., or only
$10 if declared on or before January 1st. $15 by May
1st, or $23 August 1, 1889. Declarations Void unless
accompanied by the money; with $600 adQedi df
■\ThI6h $150 to second; third to Save stake Winner
of Autumn stakes to carry seven pounds extra; win-
ner of any other stake to carry three pounds; of two
or more, seven p6:mds extra. Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile.

No. 3— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE-
(To close in. two'-year-otd form ihis time only.) A
sweepstake? for three-} ear-olds (foals of 1886), to be
run at the State Fair of 1889. $'100 each, h f, or onjy
$10 if declared January lBt; $15. May 1st: or $55 Auij.
1, 1889. Declarations "void unless accompanied by
the money; with $(iQ0 added, ol which $15u to second.
$100 to thtrri. Winner of any stake race in* 1889, of
the Value of $1,000 to carry five pounds; of two or
more, ten pounds exira Maidens allowed five
pounds. One mile and a quarter.
FoR 1890.

No. 4— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE A
sweepstakes For. Ibree-year-olls (foals of 1887). to be
run at State Fair;, 1890. ,$100 each, h f or only $10 if
de'eiared January 1st; $15 May 1st. or $25 August 1,
1890. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; with $600 added, of which SI-'O to second,
$100 to third Winner of any stake race in 1890, of
the value of Sl.fiOn, to carry five pounds: of two or
more, ten pounds extra. Maidens allowed five
pou'ids. One mile and a quarter.

No. 5-THE PRESIDENT STAKE— A Bweepatakes
for three- year-old s (foals of 1887), to be run at the
State Fair of 1891'. glOoeacb; of whie.h $5 must ac-
company the nomination-, 510 payable January 1,
18B9; $15 January 1, 1890. $20 May 1. 1890; the remain-
ing $50 by 6 o*clock r>. it. the day preceeding the
race. Payments hot made as they btcome due for-
feits money oald in, and declares entry but. .$750
added. The entire stakes and $500 of the added
money to winner: $>50 to second i $100 to third.
Winner of Breeders' Stake to carry seven pounds;
any other threeiyear-oid stake of the value of 91,000,
five pbunds; if two or more, seven pounds. Maidens
allowed five pounds. One mile and a half.
REMARKS AND CONDITIONS .

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied, five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal bi a. proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance tee, lu per cent on| purge, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and Hating purBes
divided at the rate Of 5'J tier cent to first horse, 25 per
cent to second; 16 jrfcr cent to third, and lo per cent
to fourth.

The National Association Rules to govern trotting;
but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any
two classes alternately, if necessary to finish any
day's racing, or to trot a special race between heats
A horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
tbe entrance money paid in When less than the
required number of starters appear, they may con
test for tbe entrance noney, to be divided as follows:
66£ to the first, and 334 to tbe second.

In all the foregoing Btakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by tbe money.

Please observe that in the abovn stakes declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all race entries not declared out by 6 p. ai. of
tbe day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one per-
son, or in one interest, the particular horse they are
to start must be named by G p. m. of the day preced*
ng the race. No added njoney paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions are named
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance, under Rule S.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

in trotting races drivers will be required to wear
c-*ps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entry blanks and racing ruleB will be furnished

upon application lo tbe Secretary. Entries In

all, except otherwise Mated, to close wi«h

IheSecreiary, "crtucMtay. Aimust 1 18«8.

I. it. Kim> *>*:*:, President,

l\>'.\ B> F. SMITH, Secretary. 12mytsel

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'ni

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING j
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

Hrst bay— Tuesday.

1-Bunlllng— Half-mile daBb. for tivo-yeafioidji
25 eDtraDCe: S10 forfeit; ?250 added, of whlcb SIM

4-Pacing -

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S25 entrance: mu lonen j «*ji
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2-E\lhhthg--Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

•a -Trotting— 2:20 class, rurse S1.000;
" 3 -3:00 class. Purse 1500,
Second »«y— WednejJda^.

fi-Ran'ninB--Haie-niiledaflb,allages. purse $250.

'6— Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Purse 3600 _ t _

7 Trot ting— 2: 40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse S5H0. j.- .-

6--Trottina— 2i25, class. PUrse «00.
riiird l>ay--Thurnd«y.

9--Ennning— Three- fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; S25 entrance: 510 forfeit; 8260 added, of
which c100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse SJ00.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse gl.OCO.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse SI .200.

Fourth Day— Friday.
13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all agea>
Purse §350. , _

14-Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse

' lft— Trotting— County stallion*. Horses io havd
bet>n owned in the county Blnce March 1, 1888.
Purse ?400. ft

16— Trotting— 2:33 class. Purse S5C0.

Finn m»y-Saturday.

IT— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse S5C6.

18-TrotUng-Free for all. Purse 52,500; SSOtl
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better If
two or more horseB trot in 2;I5, tbe horse making
tbe fastest heat wins the added money.

Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. PUrse 5600; .

5lt€B0 reserved for specials,

MWebirioSi*.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five Itt
harness, except two- year-bids two In three; five to
enter, three to start In all purse races'.,-,

Entrance ten p,er cent, of purse to accompany
Oominatibn. - Money divided 50. 25, 15 and 10 per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a wait-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age. _,„,J

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and "hange dates of races on programme If
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August!. 1888, with me
Secretary ,. , »

Programmes and entry blanks sent on application,^

A. G. OA«SEK, President.
P" C A'HRHART, Secretary ju?0toc20

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TIME SCHEDULE.

PcSBonger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depc
iTownsend Street, between Third and Fourth Street*
San Francisco.

In effect September 1, 1388. | sfp.

12:01 p | Cemetery and Menlo Park...

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Santa Clara, San Jose, and..
Principal Way Stations.

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10:30a I Almadenand Way Static ns | 5;42p

f:50A Q
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Salinas and Monterey j" ^.'|^p

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"^:|?A| f Walsonville.AptoB.Sognel.

Ba f

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(Capitola)and Santa Crnz ( Sfcg

n.=n . i t Monterey and Santa Crnz, Sunday H «,«„
l50Ah -...EicarsiOQ Train. „.. \\ TS.35F

( Soledadj Paso Bobles, Templeton )
HSanLuiBObispo) A Way Stations. S

6;40P

a— Morning p.— Afternoon.
*Sondaysexcepted. tSnndaysonly {Theatre train Sat-
urdays only Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only 24
miles staging between Templelun and San Luis
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through
rate $8.60.

Special Roond-tbif Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paralso Springs.

Special Notice— Round- trip tickets to the famous

Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any

of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco

Bate, 37.30.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

*■/,!. fanni)lvl nyiiTT i Sold Stjndai- MoENiNe;
For Sundays only, J ,or Ieturn B&rne a^y.

ForSaturday, C Bold Satttbday and Sunday only

Sunday and^ good for return until following Mon

Monday, (day, Inclusive, at the following rates

Bound Trip

Sun.
Tkt.

> -.

Satto

from San

Mon.

Francisco to

Tkt.

San Bruno

Millbrae ....... ,

■! 50

..._...

65

90

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

Redwood

1 00

1 40

Fair Oaks

1 25

150

Menlo Park...

1 25

1 60

125

1 75

Mount* n View

1 50

200

Lawrences

150

2 25

Santa Clara

1 75

Bound Trip

from San

Francisco to

San Jose

Qilroy

Hollister

Pajaro

Watsonville ..

Aptos „

Loma Prieta..

Soquel

Santa Cruz.....

Castroville

Monterey

600
5 00
5 00
500

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot.' Townsend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. B ASSETT, H. B. JTTDAH ,

Superintendent Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

Satto
Mol
Tkt

9100
450

5 0C
500

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

EE9FHCTFULXT CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the

best places in the State for

Sea Ba tiling, Snooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FBANCTSCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHLABM7N6

Summer and Winter Kesort of the
Pacific Coast,

with Its beantUul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of Bhootine
may 1« bad In season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety at fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, PompLno, Spanish Mackere., and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport«-

"the ba thing facilities

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ABE UNSURPASSED,
ha ring a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and Bwlm*
mlng baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual baths, with douche and shower facilTtiee-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQCTEX AHTJ SANTA CBC7.

W VIA THE NOBTHEBN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in great
variety Notably _

quail. Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Beer
and Bear.

Lakes PILABCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dailj
at San Mateo lor those well-known Retreats. PUBIS
SIMA, SAN GREGOBIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for BIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer Bpeclal Inducements to the loverH
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets

will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DObS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to lsBoe CHECKS for all dogs receved In Baggage
Cars.

09- In order to guard against accldente to Dog
while in transit, it Is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAB AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carriedfreeofcharge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed In wood or leather cases may be
taken m Passenger Cars. .

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsen-J
street, Valencia Station.and No «i8 Market st.. Grand
Hotef A. H. B. JUDAH,

O. BAS8ETT, Asst. Pas* and Tkt Agen».

Superintendent, J7«

'88 --FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants wh > send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRXAWS CATALOGUE FOB 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of tUe
Stallions and Brood-mares in nse at Falrlawn. TEE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE III ND It ED AND SIXTY HEAD OF TOCSG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FELLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding Hfgb-bred Troliers, or those already engaged who wish t'»
arid to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest L'niiormity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highly bred, promising, and well-broken Tonus Trctters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Falrlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TUT? nWT? PTJTPT? PT A Iff Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price oi every
ILLEl Ulirjj-rrXiUJJ ITUxiil animal ler sale is primed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given, responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing; interest Irom
date.

THE STAtEIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13i, the fastest Btallion
that ever lived .

WILL BE USED AS A PBXVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen (37),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19j, etc. Limited to 30 mares at SlOO the season,
or $ 1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Air ct o (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by ByBdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at S50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes 2131)

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25£, etc.), by Mam.
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
Beason, or $80 hy insurance.

Maxim us, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mam brino Patch *»n; If.
dam by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
S80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be enfered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion'e
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, ac'dress

Lock Box 350.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

©2

SB

HORSE BOOTS, pa

SG

RACING MATERIAL CJQ

IN ENDLESS VABIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street,

San Francisco,

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshlres, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address,

4feb53

ANDREW SMITH, Redwood City,

Or at 318 California Street, San Francisco.

CHOICE OLD^ WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHERWOOD'S CELEBRATED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henrsr Bun,
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, (n cases of 1 doz. qiiart bottles each,
Brunswick Club (Pure OU Eye) ana Upper Ten (Very Old and Cnolcel.
iST Forexcellence, purity and evennes, o( quality the above are nneurpassed by any whistles Imnorted
fbe^ly objecu"^ to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be Improve
upon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

sou; abests, ... , „V - T - 8*a. «»A*«s«>-.tAllroBNIA

Southern Pacific Co,

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
ralns leave and are due to arrive at-
Sail Frauclseo.

From Sept. 5, 1888.

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..Calistoga ar-d Napa

..Hajwarde and NIlcs!".""^ '.'.".".

.lone via Livermore.". Z

-KniehfB .Landing _

...Livermore and FTeaeanton^.
..Los Angeles, Deming, £1..„.

... Paeo and East „ .

...Lob Angeles and Mojave

...Martinez „.

...Milton. ..„

. .Trnckee and Reno...""""'*""

..Ogden and East „

...Red Blnff via Marysvllle

...Redding via Willows „ _

.. Sacramento, via Benlcia

via Livermore.

via Beniuia.

" via Benicia

" 'ia Benicia. „
...Sacramento River Steamers
—Kan Jose...„

..Santa Barbara _ ",,

..StocWon via Livermore„

" via Martinez

..Siskiyon k Portland w

..Santa Rosa

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EOGAIi PERRY TBAIHS.

From San Francljwo Dally.

TU EAJST OAKLAJTD— "6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 7-30— 8-0O-I
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— U:00— 11:30— 12 00— i^-3W
- 1 :00— 1 :30-2 *0-2:30— 3 :00 — 3 :30 — 4 :00 — 4 -30 — 5 *oi>
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00-10:00-11-00— !">:0(i

I O FRUIT VALE, (via East OakIand)-^ame as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., inclusive also
at 8:00— 9:0U and 11:00 p.m. .<«=«

TO FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda)— '9:30— 7:u0-,l'> -00

10 ALAMELA— *6:uu— *e:au— 7:uu— «7:3t,-a-uu— •a-W-
9:00-9:30— 10:00— tlO 00—11 :00—}11:3G— 12 :0u-112"-3c—
1 :00— Jl :30— 2 :00— J2 :^0— 3 :00— 3 :ao— 4 :0U — 4 -30— 5:00—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9 ;0>— 10 :ijo— n :00— 12 00

I'O BERKELEl* and WEST BERKELEY— •6-ud—
•6:30— 7:0u—*7:3u—8:uu- •8.30— a;00— si:a>— 10 :00—
tlO:30—U:00— tU:30— 12:00- tl2:3u-l. 00-11:30-2-00
t2:30-3:00-3:30-4:00-4:3Cr-o:iXW5:30-6:V-6-3u—

7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— Li:u0.

To San Francisco Daily.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via East Oakland)— 6-25-6-55
—7:'i*— 7:55-8:25— 3:65—9:25—9:55— 10:25— 10^5- 11-26
11 :d5- 12:25-12 :55- 1 :25- 1 :5o-2 i5-2 ^5-3 :25- 3 «&
— 1:25 — 1:5d— 5:25— 5:55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— S:55— 9:53.

FROM FKC1T VALE (via Alamedai — •t:^l— a si —
^9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND— »5:30- 6:00- 6-SO — 7-00— -
7:38— 8:00— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30 —11 :0t — 11 -2%>
12:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3^0— 4*0 —
4:30— 5:00-5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00-9:00 - 9-e.8—
10:53.

PROM BROADWAY, OAKLAJJD-9 m nnte^ later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— *S:30—6:C0— "6:30—7:00 -*7:3'— 8-0C
•8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— $10:30-11:00— 111:30— 1200—
112:30— 1:00— $1:30—2:00— i2:30—3:C0— 3 ^0- 4:00 —
4:b0— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:0U— 10-00—
' ' :0r.
R -M BESELELEYand WEST BERKELEY— *5:2S
5:55— •6:25—6:55— "7:25— 7:55— •8:25— 8:55— 9-25— 9-55
— $10:25—10:55- $11:25— U:55— $12:25— 12:55— ±1 -25—
1:55— $2:25-2:55-3:25— 3:56—4:25— 4:55-5:25— 5:55—
6:25— 6:55— 7:55— 8:55— 9:55— 10:55.

OtfcJEK. KOl'TE.

ROM 8AJS FRANCIbCO— "7:15— 9:15— UU5-m>—
3:15—5:15.
fROM OAKLAITD— *605— 8:15— 10 ;15— 12-15— 215—
4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSarnrdavs excepted; ttnndays
only, {Monday excepted,

Standard Time famlsnedby Lice Obskbvatoby.

*. S. TOftSE, T. H. ttOODMAA,

jy 1 Gen. Manager. Gen. Paaa. A Ttk Agi.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
»» Hontgamery Street, San Francisco

SFtlCI AL ATTKNTIOIf PAID TO 8ALK3 OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties of
tne State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbeen, Hox. J. D. Cask,

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P. Sabsext, Esq., Hon. John Bogsb
Sargenta. Coluaa.

Hon. Ll J. Rose, Hon. A. Waleath,

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Haggen, Esq., San Francisco.
Represented at Sacramento bv Edwin F. Smith,
Secretory State Agricultural Society.

At San JoBe by Meesrs. Montgomery & Rea, Rca
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest established firm In the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auctim Bales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amoonting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel jutlfied in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock oi every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence npon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling as to
give full publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
snipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended,
ond KTT.I.IP A CO.. 22 Monttforaerv Street

CHILD'S fARBOLCRYSTAL SHEEP DIP

"Patented In Europe and America."

SHEEP

IpSty^:,

DIP.

A positive scab cure. A liquid, Molnble In

cold \\ aUT. It is absoi utely non-

polsonons.

The cheapest and most effective dtp on the market
me gallon making one hundred gallons of wash
Price, $1.S5 per^Uoa.
Special discounts and terras to agents and large
■jonsomers. For samples and other information ao-
ply to
1/WItDE.t lion. II, Agents for Pacific Coi
116 California St., San Prancfoco, fa '
17aepU3

172

2£Ixje %xzz&zx awd jlptfrlstuatx.

Sept. 8

Missouri River
jo

SPEEDY AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION

OF

HORSES
LIVE STOCK

*&

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!s^V°^

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L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BRBBC H— L OADING GUN!

L. C. SMITH,

it a

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E-Sirafacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
&. Dtmonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the "Jj. O. Smith" Gun.

At tie Cleveland Cartridge Co. '8 tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the "Smith" gun Avon first money ill every class. It also won nearly two-tbirde of the en'ire
amou 1(83,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b*st average in the 90 class. In tbe 90-
class Iwon tbe 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, rib and 5th; in tbe 70 class it
cook litand 2nd, with tbe 1st and 6th in the 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
t han any other gun, of either foreign or borne manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by (he nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. 0. SMITH.

SOD FOR DESCRIPTIVE (ATAI.OGIE AND PRICE LIST.

augCtf

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS.

■

W\

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lone Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Park<r won
Grst and third prizes, taking $1,200 out of the 91.5(0caeh prizes, heating such shooters as 0. W Budd "W
O. Graham lEngland), Frank Kleiutz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United States
because tbe first and third prlzeB were won over foreign makes by Tbe Parker Gun."— N. Y. World '

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9. 10 and 1J, 1887, tbe leading prizes and best average wero won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLDS TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887 The
Parker won leading prize and betst average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO. *S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland. O..Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won $900 out of tbe ?1,200 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won flret prize in WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP from such Bhoteaa
arver, Bogardua, Cody, Stubba, Erb and others.

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

KeW Vora 8a]egroom, 9; chambers Bt„

Mat

MerMen, conn.

ENGINES AND BOILERS

: Especially Adapted for :

DAIRY AND FARM USE.

PERFECT
SAFETY
SECURED!

Strong and Relfable Steam-
Driviog Power Furnished with
tbe Most Economical Con-
sumption of Fuel.

^T"\

MOST IMPROVED
PATTERNS

Both Upright and
Horizontal !

aSTSend for Illustrated Cata-
logue and Prices .

6

G. G. WICKSON & CO.,

DAIRY AND FAR MACHINERY,
3 and 5 FRONT ST., SAN FRANCISCO.

A J so I os Anccles aiirt Portland. ores

ESTABLISHED 1854.

$. TOOMEY & GO,,

Canal Dover, Ohio.,

The only builders of the genuine TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE
SULKIES and Sporting Vehicles.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Truss Axle Sulky Ib made in (5) different BizeB.
to fit all sizes of horses.

The Toomey Standard Sulky is made in three sizes.

"We will name but a few of the preat army of promi-
nent trainers and drivers who are using the genuine
b.Toomty A Co. Truss Axle Sulkies.

R

C. HOLLY,

J. H. GOLDSMITH

H

VALENSIN,

J.W, DO^ATHAN,

A

Mcdowell,

O. A. HICKOK,

.1.

magtjihe,

H.HITCHOCK,

F

VAN NESS.

LEE SHAKES,

K

.SAULSBURY,

JOHNSPLAN,

»?

MAitVIN,

B. W. LEVENS.

r

V. JOHNSON,

M McMANUS,

QjrSO. FULLER, and many others-
Send for full description of the Original and Gen-
uine TOO MEY SULKIES.

S. TOOMEY A CO., (anal Pover, Onio.

The public Is being'imposed upon by an imitation
of our Truss Axle Sulky, and as a protection to oar
many customers and justice to ourselves, we feel it
our duty to caution the public.

Against Frauds ar.'.l Imitations.

And if yon want the genuine

TOOMEY TRUSS AXLE SULKY.
" STANDARD "

" TRAINING "

" ROAD, SPEED AND SKELETON

WAGON, or TOOMEY CARTS. Send your order to

S. TOOMEY A CO..

Canal Dover, Onto,

The only place they are made,
or to

WM. D. O'KANE,

96? Market St, San Francisco, ml,

Who is our authorized agent for the coast, and tbe
only piace thess sulkies can be Bren nnd bought In
San FranciBCo. All others of bo called Truss Axle
Sulkies are IMITATIONS and FRAUDS, and are
built on our reputation. my26tf

■HORSE BOOTSi

J. O'KANE, -

767 Market Street,

San Francisco, Cal.

AGENT FOB

TOOMEY'S TRUSS AXLE SULKIES,

HARRING & CAMP'S RACE GOODS.

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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1888.

The Grand Stallion Stake at Sacranisnto-

There were two grand surprises previous to that of Satnr,
day. last, an3 in the whole history of '.rotting it would be
difficult to find a parallel. When Stamboul be it Arab at
Ioa Angeles in 2:15, 2:17.1, 2:16f, there was a thrill from San
Diego to Siskiyou, and people who had any fancy foi ti otters
were so much surprised that they could talk of nothing else.
It was thought to se tie the question of supremacy, and the
stallion races at Oakland and Sacramento were considered
already settled. Also the National. Unless some accident
befell Stamboul, the talk was that he would make a clean
sweep all through. The second surprise came when Guy
Wilkes disposed of the champion, although there was an
element of luck in the victory, a?, it was argued that hud
Stamboul not made the break soon after the stait for the
first heat was given he would surely have won, and this was
too logical to be gainsayed. The third sort rise was the
greatest of all. Woodnut did not ?how to be within several
seconds of either the others at Oakland, though there were a
great many who thought that Holly had taken greater pains
not to play his best trumps at th*t stage of the game than to
win, and these sharp fellows will be doubly convinced of
the correctness of their views now. There is scarcely a
doubt that the Los Acgeles track was the fastest of the three
the day that Stimboul and Arab met, though inasmuch :ib
Arab waB driven two heats between those of the stall! >n race
in 2:16^, 2:1b, the course at Sacramento cool! not have teen
far behind.

Every race has beeu a good one; from the tame standpoint
excellent, as the falling off in the fourth and fifth heats at
Oakland coull be attributed to a lack of condition rather
than to failure of stamina on the part of the contestants. This
is further established by the time of the Sacramento race.
It was to be tspected that five heats such as were trotted at
Oakland would better the condition of all engaged, provided
the strain did not leave its mirk in a wrong direction, and
that subsequent work would be beneficial, and the following
account proves this to be the case:

When the call was made for the starting there was a
marked excitement. Fans had] been busily at work in the
big assemblage and their vibrating kept time to the music
of°the band. But when the horses came on the track there
was such a desire to get a good look at the famous steeds
that the fervor of the air was for a time forgotten, and each
received an ovation as they passed in front of the stands.
Pool selling was very lively. Thousands of dollars went
into the box in a few minutes, and the backers of each were
Exceedingly eager to invest their cash. Guy Wilkes had set-
tled into a pronounced favorite, bringing 6200. Stamboul
S160, Woodnut 565.

In the lottery for positions Woodnxit got the pole, Stam-
boul second, and Guy Wilkes outside. On the fourth score
thev °ot the word, all going fast. Just as the bell tapped
> "Woodnut broke and slightly interfered with Stamboul, who
I broke, and in turn drove Guy out, and he also broke, so at
the first corner all three were in the air. Guy was the first
to recover and Woodnut the ne'xt, while Stamboul made a
1 tangled break, similar to the one he made in the first heat at
Oakland, and Guy reached the quarter first, in 0:34 1, four
lengths in the lead of Woodnut and ten ahead of Stamboul.
Up the backstretch Guy went fast, and reached the half
in 1:101, having increased his lead on both the others around
the turn. Woodnut moved up a little, and Goldsmith took
Guy back on reaching the three-quarter pole in 1:47, and
eased him all the way down the straight, coming home with-
out making an effort, Woodnut four lengths back and Stam-
boul jogging in just inside the short distance. Time, 2:22 J.
Still hotter was the betting. A fight almost which should
get the favorite, doubly so now at securing a first heat with
so little exertion. If the backers of Guy were anxious to se-
cure as many of the cards as their means would sanction,
■he supporters of Stamboul were also eager and to S200 on
Guy they responded with $130, while there were some quiet
speculators ready to venttu - Woodnut. Neither 0{

Le conteitaats looked a whit the worse for the heat
tvers were n -t a: all dismayed so far as could be told from

their appearance, Goldsmith had the inveterate cigar between
his teeth and when he drove past the stand the first time it
was at an angle which implied satisfaction with the outlook.
Holly had a twinkle in his eye. and Walter's visage though
giving token of anxiety was not the least downcast. After
a couple of scores Goldsmith's cigar dropped to a lower an-
gle, and as Woodnut came rattling along, the weed, though
of the best brand, was discarded. Eight fruitless attempts;
the ninth the word was given to a good start and the pace
was rapid from the first.

At the quarter, 33f seconds, Stamboul, who had trotted
very fast on the outside, led Wilkes 1 y a length, he the same
in front of Woodnut. Here Stamocul broke but settled
quickly, and half way up the stretch he broke again, and was
pas-sod by Woodnut. At the half, 1:07$, Wilkes, who had
been moving lively, led Woodnut by four lengths. Around
the upper turn it was a procession, with Stamboul last.
Turnirg into the stretch, Stamboul and Woodnut began to
close on the leader, and at the rate of speed he was coming it
looked as though Stamboul would wiD, but the gap was too
much for him lo close. Not so with Woodnut, however, who
kept coming, and challenged the leader at the drawgate and
after a very fine and exciting finish, which raised the specta-
tors to a high p.tch of enthusiasm, won the htat by a neck
from Guy Wilkes, Stamboul third. Time, 2:16A.

There were renewed rounds of applause when the time was
put on the blackboard, first and second given with only a
quarter of a second betwien them. It proved that Woodnut
had been contented to accept second place in the first heat,
and when the cheering had subsided so that (he voice of the
auctioneer could be distinguished, the rates were Guy Wilkes
$200, Woodnut S110, Stamboul $45. When "Go" rang out
from the judge's stand there was a slight difference, so slight
that it was hard to tell that either had the advantage.

At tbe commencement of the curve Woodnut broke, and
Guv showed half a length in the front. Around the turn
Mambonl and Wilkes went lapped, but at the quarter, in
0:354, Guy led by half a length. Up the backstretch it was a
beautiful sight. Guy was just ahead of Woodnut, while on
the other sidd was Stamboul.

Ai the half, in 1:07$, Stamboul was level with Wilkes, and
Woodnut close up. "On the turn Guy again showed to the
front, while Holly seemed to be taking Woodnut back. At
the three-anartere, in 1:43, Woodnut had closed up the four
lengths los't, and on the turn al' three turned into the streten
together. At the seven eighths pole Stamboul was beaten,
and ihe struggle was left to Woodnut and Wilke?, and a
grand struggle it proved. At the short distance it looked like
Wilkes' heat, barriDg an accident; but in the last twenty
yards, as in the previous heat, Woodnut came up with a
wondeiful bmst of speed and collared him at the wire, mak-
ing a dead heat, Stamboul a close third. Time, 2:17£.

Talk of Kentucky cheers when a "blue grass" horse beats a
noted competitor from some other race-horse region; tell of
the hurrahs of the dwellers on the Don when they rush into
battle, the thousands which joiiied in the acclaim as the
horses came locked to the winning score would have to be
increased to increase the volume of sound. It rolled from
beneath the over-banging eaves of the stand in a mighty tor-
rent, and was met by the tumult from the dense mass below,
uniting in a tidal wave or rather a cyclcne of cheers.

Notwithstanding Woodnut had shown manifest superiority
in the very last strides of the two preceding heats, the sup-
porters of Guy still clung to his chances, the rate being $200
on him, $150 on Woodnut, while Stamboul's stock appreciated
till it leached $65.

Several scores were necessary, as all three drivers were
trying bard to get the best of it, it only by a nose,

When

tbe bell tapped it was to as good a send-off as could be had.
At the eighth pole Woodnut made a revolution, but was in
tbe lead at the quarter (0:?5|) by half a length from Guy,
wiih Stamboul three lengths back.

Up tbe backstretch to the three-eighths pole the two lead-
ers were heed and head, but at this point Guy seemed to
out-trot Wooanut, us he made several bounds in the air and
fell back at the half, which was trotted by Guy in 1*9}, three

opened a gap of foor lengths on Woodnut and apparently had j
the heat well in h*nA, but Holly was only pur=uug his tac- .

tics of the previous heats, and began to clu^e at the three-
quarter, and about the draw-gale again collsred Wilkes, and.
after a bard driving finish ia which the whip played a lively
tune on both horses, won the heat by a bead amid tbe muni-
ecal yel's of the delighted assemtlage and the short end buy-
ers. Stamboul was a close third. Time, 2:191.

With two heats to bis credit, not to mention ihe dead heat
it could scarcely be otherwise than that Woodnut should be
the favorite. The horse had shown qualities of the highest
class; his driver had demonstrated as clearly as could be that
he pnssessed all the qualities of a number one reinsman.
The prices were Woodnut §150, Guy $55 and S'amboul 56.

The fifth heat kept up the excitement to tbe last moment.
They were sent off at the first score, Guy a head or short
neck in the lead; this he did not retain and Stamboul was
the contending horse with Woodnut at the quarter in :34J,
a length in tbe lead. Stamboul made a bad break, however,
and at the half, 1 ilO?, Woodnut led Guy three lengths, Stam-
boul out of the race. Guy closed a part of the gap in com-
ing around the turn and he was close enough so that Holly
could "carry him >ut" before coming into the stretch. An-
other grand struggle home, another game to Woodnut, which
gave him the loDg lubberas shown by the

SUMMARY.

Grand ' Stallion Stake of S5G0 each, $250 forfeit, ?1,5C0 added, six
nominations.

B C. Hollj*s ch s Woodnut, Nutwood— Ad die Holly 2 10 11

William Corbiti's be Gny Wilfces, George Wilken— Lady

Dunn Goldsmith 12 0 2 2

L. J. Rose's b s Stamboul, Sultan— Fleetwinc. . Ma ben J 3 3 3 3
Time, 2:22*, 2;17i, 2:17*, 2:19j, 2 21j.

Racing and Trotting at the State Fair.

While a majority of the races at the State Fair have proved
to be of the best description, some of them can fairly be
classed as exciting in the highest degree. Although on the
opening day the Occident only broogbt out two siaiters, the
2:23 made amends, as the ^favorite Alfred S. met with defeat
when least expected, and not only*was beaten but left behind
the flag in the finishing heat. This may be attributed to the
serious illness which overtook him at Stocktcn last year, or
rather a return of ihe malady. The 2:30 pacing trought out
another great three-year-old to the credit of California, three'
of them winners in faster time tjian has been shown by tbe
class heretofore, and the fourth evidently capable of beating
any other record excepting the Pacific Coast mark. The first
day was given last week, the second was a racing day, and as
will be seen by tbe following account was a good beginning
on the "legitimate," although the favorites made a clean
sweep.

The first race was the Introduction stakes for two-year-
olds, a dash of three-quarters of a mile. There were seven
starters in the pools as follows: Don Juse $70. Reward $18,
field $10. After several attempts at a fair Btart Lady Helen
led off, followed by Duke Spencer, with tbe favorite in the
bunch clcse behind. As they swung into the stretch Don
Jose cot loose from the crowd andjsoou bad the leaders in
trouble and both driving hard. He came away easily and
won in a gallop. Lady Helen second and Duke Spencer
third. Time, 1:17.

SUMMARY.
Theo. Winters'*cb c Don Joee. Joe Hooker-
ThonwTHl'^iflUW ;*> iu Lady

Couttess Zeika. 110

Hrlloway 1

lit l<u. Norfolk— Jessie R. 107

Uttcbcock 2

F Dopoisier'V b c Duke Spencer, Duke ol Notfolk— Lou Spencer

110 '

Little Phil, Libertitiibbet. Heward and; Futurity also ran.

Time, 1 :17. . . ,

The second race on the card was the California bretdern
slake ftr the three-rear-olds one mile and r. quarter Only
three appeared, Pfel selling for $1< - p foi >lti, and

Carmen $10. At the first attempt i hey got away, and f»n

laying op the heat. On Jhenppei -Join _^_J^ ^ I ace |rim bele D^ds n0 fnr.h.r description, rxoie than t

say tbe favorite increased Lis lead ot will, and

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Sept. 15

lengths aheal of Snowdrop on the upper turn, when Court-
njv toot a pull and finished easy two lengths ahead of Snow-
drop. Time, 2:1*2£.

SUMMARY.

Palo Alto's b cPeel, Monday— Precious, 3, 118 Courtney 1

James Garland's chf Snowdrop, Joe .Hooker — Laura Wids too, 115

Kelly 2

Laurel Wood Statles's ch f Cannes, Wildidle— Nettie Brown

Appleby 3

Time, 2:12$.
Betting— Auction pools: Peel $50, Snowdrop $8, field £5,
The nest on the programme was the Capitol Stakes, three-
year-olds and over, one mile and an eighth. In the pools the
talent, with rare, pood judgment, selected Brntns and Extract
at even money. $100 each, while the field went begging at
S35.

For ten minutes the horses were paraded in Indian file,
with their jockeys in colors, up in front of the grand stand,
and this new rule of the director* met with general approba-
tion. It gave all an opportunity to learn their colors before
the race. A beautiful start was given, t*nd on reaching the
stand for the first time Notidle led Duke Spencer, with the
others well up, end all under a heavy pull. They ran
bunched around the turn, with these two still leading. Up
the backstretch both Extract and Brutas moved into better
positions, and both looked like winners as they came into the
stretch. About midway in the straight, Bru'us was seen
coming fast on the inside and mowing the field down like
grass, until at the drawgate he was ruaniug easily a length in
the lead, Extract came fast. She was on the outside, .and was
hardly seen in the crowd until the last few yards, when she
came with a terrific rush, and, catching Slocnm, the pekey
on Brutus, napping, snatched the race by a nose at the very
wire. Notidle was third. Time. 1:58 i.

the call, but Fortuua still failed to materialize and was fined
?10 more aud given the alternative of appearing in two and
a half minutes or getting fiued ©25 for each subsequent
length of time he failed. On the second trial they got away
and Margaret at once took the lead, reaching the half in 1:1A-|.
From here Fortuua made a brush, but broke at the three-
quarter pole and fell back ten lengths, Margaret S coming
home leisurely, winning the heat and race, Fortuna second.
Time, 2:31.

Pleasanton Stock Farm':
Z. E. Simmon's b f Fortuna

8 CM MARY,
b f Margaret S,

SUMMARY.
Rincho Del Paso's br f Extract by Virgil— Tincture, 3, 1J5 ....Kelly 1
Pal'j Alto's b c imp. Brutus by MucGregor— imp. Teardrop, 3, 103

Slocnm 2

M. F. Tarpfy's cb f Notidle by Wildidle— Bonanza, 4, 115.. .Appleby 3
Heliotrope, Hermesse, Nancy Del and Mab.au ran unplaced.

Time, 1:58V,
Betting— Auction pools : Imp. Brutus $100, Extract ?60, field 532.
The last race on the card was the free for all for a purBe of
S250, heats of a mile, and brought out four starters that were
held as follows in the pools: Canny Scot $40 to §22.50 before
the first heat. This start proved a great failure for the
starter, and he was greeted with groans and hisses by the
entire grand-stand as he sent them off, with Sid and Ledor
standing still, and the other two, Canny Scot and Dave
Douglas, running sis lengths away. Canny Scot at once
took the lead and won the heat as he pleased. Dave Doug-
las second, and Sid and Ledor distanced. Time, 1:45}.

Canny Scot now sold for $50 against S8 for DouglaB.
Douglas led the way to the quarter, when Scot moved up,
and after a brush on the backstretch was first to the half-mile
pole. Around the upper turn Douglas again made play for
the lead, and the Bight as they ran was li&e one horse to the
head of the stretch. Down the straight Canny outfooted
Dave and reached the wire first by a length, winning the heat
and race. Time, 1:44J.

SUMMARY.
Oak Grove Stabla's ch g Canny Scot by Leinster— Tibbie Dunbar,

3,108 Holloway 1 1

(3r . A. Tr aneru's b g Dave Douglas, G, 115 Dennison 2 2

Hollis, Sid and Boot's Ledor die

Time, 1:46J, 1:44J.
Betting— Auction pools: First Heat -Canny Scot §40, field $27.50; sec-
ond beat -Scot 550, Douglas ?8.

The third day was looked for with great interest in al*
parts of the State. Those who had the means and leisure to
g.tatify their fondness for trotting sport resolved to witness
the contests which were on the bill, and the great army com-
pelled to stay at home anxiously awaited the reports, the
first papers to contain them being seized with an eagerness
which showed the anxiety felt. There was an immense
crowd at the park, larger even than the most sanguine an-
ticipated, and that they were well repaid, though the air was
somewhat overheated, the accounts of the races will
show. The first trotting race was a two-yeai'-old stake, and
four good youngsters put in an appearance. Two great fil-
lies, none too high praise to award, Tesolia and Margaret
S.; and though Dame Fortune frowned on the handsome filly
from Los Angeles in this race, she is well entitled to the
rank. Fortune is not far;behind, and Kilrain has shown so
well at home as to raise hopes that his time would come.
Previous to the trotting match a race was run between Pere-
grine and Lida Ferguson, which was handily won by the
colt of double paternity.

The first race was a match for S500 a side between Pere-
grine and Lydia Ferguson, three-eighths of a mile. The bet-
ting before the start was S50 on Peregrine against §16 for
Lydia, and id though this was big odds against a mare of
such reputation for short races the backers of Peregrine
proved correct in their judgment, as the horse took the lead
by a length soon after the flag fell and was never headed, al-
though Lydia closed with him at the head of the stretch,
but was in trouble, her rider using every effort to urge her.
The horse, however, shook her off on the straight, and won
by two lengths. Time, 1:01 J.

SUMMARY.

A. Wakeman's cb. c Peregrine.. 1

H. Willitto* ch. m Lydia Ferguson Cooper 2

Time, 1:(1J.
Betting—Auction pool^: Peregrine £60, Lydia Ferguson 516, The
Paris mutnels paid 9G o0.

Thetwo-year-old trot was disastrous to the favorite. Before
the start for the first heat Vesolia brought $100 in the pools,
Margaret S. $85, Fortuna and Kilrain coupled $16. The
scoring was tedious, which without doubt had an effect to
rattle the favorite, and when the bell tapped to a fair send-
off, unfortunately the clang had not stopped before Vesolia
made a tangled break and fell ten lengths behind to the turn,
where she made another and then a double break, and Mar-
garet S reached the quarter first, two leogtbs ahead of For-
tuna and ten ahead of Kilrain, with the favorite Vesolia a
distance uut. Up the back stretch Donathan worked Fortuna
up closer to Margaret S, while Kilraiu was fast falling a dis-
tance behind, while Vesolia, acting very badly, was clearly
and hopelessly out.

Margaret S came on still in the lead of Fortuna and
reached the wire first in time to have the fhig drop in the
faces of both Vesolia and Kilrain, who had both run nearly
half a mile in the vain hope of saving their distance. Time,
2:31*.

Second Heat— Pools now sold, Margaret S $45 and For-
tuna $4. Considerable delay was had in getting the horses
to appear and the judges, Messrs. Larue, Gamble and Sing-
leary, imposed a fine of $10 each on McDowell and Dona-
than. This had its effect on Margaret S and she answered

Director— May Day

McDowell 1 1

Florida— George Wilkes Mare 2 2

. . Donatban

L. J. Kose's b f Vesolia, Stamboul— Inez Maben dist

L. U. Shippee's b c Kilrain, Hawthorne— Hambletonian dist

Time, 2:31$, 2:31.

Sport enough for one afternoan surely, though still more
was to come, and still another favorite destined to be
slaughtered. This was the 2:30 class, and five of the
entries appeared at the call of the judgeH. These were
Franklin, Kosie Mc, Victor, Ha Ha and Bonanza. Franklin
was the favorite in the pools, notwithstanding Rosie beat
him at Oakland, and this waB corroborative of the sus-
picions which that race engendered. Even after the tirst
heat, which Kosie won in the good time of 2:20£, and which
only requires a reference to the Bummary to understand,
Franklin brought $60 to $40 on the mare, the field $18.
The second heat was more interesting.

It was a very good starr, and the mare soon took a slight
lead. At the quarter it was very close between RoBie and
Franklin. The others strung out behind. Half way up the
stretch Franklin broke, and at the half the mare led Frank-
lin by five lengths. Around the upper turn Victor was com-
ing up fast and began to look dangerous, but the mare had
some left and won the neat easily, Victor Becond, Franklin
third and Ha Ha last. Time, 2:23j.

I IRosie Mc now became an immense favorite, bringing $200
against $21 for the field. This heat proved a surprise to the
talent. Sent away at the first attempt, Victor broke soon
after leaving the score, but settled quickly. Kosie Mc also
broke now, and Victor was first at the quarter by a length
from Franklin. Up the backstretch it was a procession, Vic-
tor leading by two lengths at the half. Around the upper
turn Franklin closed up, and at the three-quarters it was
close. Victor broke soon after heading into the stretch, but
came again, and, carrying Franklin to a break at the drawgate,
won the heat by five lengths, Franklin second, Goldsmith
saving Kosie Mc, when he found he could not win the heat,
third, and Ha Ha fourth. Time, 2:23£.

During the scoring for the fourth heat, the drivers persisted
incoming up in opposition to the directions of the judges,
and causing many false starts, until Judge LaKne fined Gold-
smith and Donathan $10 each. This proved effective, aud
the second attempt after the infliction of the fines, they were
sent to a fair start with Ha Ha, who persisted in not coming
up, left at the wire. Franklin rushed off with the lead, but
was fastened onto by Kosie Mc at the quarter-pole, and as he
broke just before reaching the half she took the lead, and
trotting easily, came on home, winning the heat, race and
first money by four lengths from Franklin, who got third
monej* Victor was third and got second money. Ha Ha
was distanced. Time, 2:25.

J. A

SUMMARY.
Goldsmith's b m Kosie Mc by Ales Button -

Rosed ale
Goldsmith 113 1

G. A. Doheriy's br s Victor by Echo— "Woo dburn Welsh 3 2 12

Charles Davis" br g Franklin Donathan 2 3 2 3

Houser £ Soule's br s Ha Ha Soule 4 4 4

E. Havey's s s Bonanza Havey dis

Time, 2:202, 2:235, 2:23£, 2:25.

This concluded the snorts for the first week of the fair, and

there little else was heard than encomiums of the grand trot'
ting of the last day. Big losers joined in approbatory re-
marks, and when reviewing the stallion race, placed their
misfortunes to where they rightly belonged, viz., underrating
the speed of VToodnut. Old men who had never missed a
State Fair from the time it was organized to the mtssnt year,
endorsed the views of the more enthusiastic youngsters in
calling it the very best race ever witnessed, and visitors who
have ueen all the prominent contests of the East for the past
twenty years, gave this the preference over all the stallion
races in being by long oddB at the head of the heap. If the
owner of Guy YVilkes shares in the opinion of the warriors
who Froissart delineated, he will thank Holly for giving him
ho good a battle, but human nature, especially that which
controls the feelings regarding favorite trotters, has degener-
ated and a winning fight better appreciated.

The Sunday enjoyments which usually prevail at Sacra-
mento during the State Fair were Blighted Bomewhat. Alto,
gether too hot for a drive to Riverside until the pun had
dropped behind the summits of the Coast Mountains, and as
the moon was in its infancy the snpeiior attraction which
Luna sheds were not available. A cool place was the grand
desideratum, and cooling drinks an absolute necessity.

Monday was the second racing day, and those who
grumbled over the sport of the afternoon could only be
incited by losses which were larger than the pleasure returned.
The sun glowed with rather too much fervor, and the air
heated to a glowing red, did its part in sweating biped and
quadruped, nevertheless by far the largest attendance ever
witnessed on a Monday of fair week was present. Estimates
ran as high as twelve thousand, aud none of the expert esti-
mators placed it lower thau ten thousand. The first race on
the card was the Premium Stake, so nainsd after a fast mare
which won it a few years ago. It is a sort of a compromise
between short stock and those with extended genealogies,
though the blue-bloods have had the best of it as a rule.

High betting. The highest of the high rollers appear to
prefer these short dashes for an investment, and this was not
an exception. When "sold out" the rank was Peregrine
$100, Sleepy Dick §48, Extraot $48, Daisy D. $28, Idalene
Cotton S20, Edelweiss $24, Al Farron $20, Applause $10t
Notidle $12, Welcome $8. Too cumbersome, however, too
many tickets to write, too much time waBted, bo that the
regular business settled at the courBe to $G0 on Peregrine,
Sleepy Dick $38, Extract $20, all the others massed in the
field $50.

With so large a field itwaB to be expected that some trouble
would be had in getting a good start, Al Farrow going so far

as to jump over the inside fence with all the vein of a veteran
steeplechaser, but when the flags fell it, whs to a very fair
start. Difficult to Fay which had the best of it, impossible
iu the j j ruble of horses and colors to place the leaders as they
dashed along the back-stretch aud swept around the turn.
Coming home it was seen that Daisy D. had an advantage,
and this she maintained to the wire, though not far behind
came Notidle second and Applause third.

SUMMARY.
Sicramento, Sept. 10, 1888— Premium Stake; 8350 added, $100 to sec-
ond, third 10 save stake. Three-quarters of a mile.
B. Cockrill's b m taipy D. by Wheat ley -Black M»ria, 6, 115

Hennessy 1

M. F. Tarppy's s m Notidle, 4, 115 Hitchcock 2

T. G. Jones' b g Applause, 4, 11.1 Rosb 3

Peregrine, Idalene Coiton, Al Farron, Edelweiss, Welcome, Extract
and tlee-py Dick ran unplaced.

Time, 1:!4J.
Betting lauction pool'): Peregrine SCO, field $50, Sleepy Dick $38,
Extract g.*0. Paris mutueli paid straight £12. ''5, place $32.60.

The short end had g*ined the first game and those which
had backed Daisy D for a place made a clear profit of $27.50
for $5 invested. Thi6 stimulated betting in the next race,
the California Annual Stake for foals of 18S6, one mile, had
three starters. Picnic, Don Jose and Almont. Don Jose was
a large favorite in the pools, bringing $200 to S65 for Almont
and $50 for Picnic. Aud heaps of coin and bundles of notes
went into the pro tempore bank, the pool box.

The horses had a good send off. Almont led to the quar-
ter, Don Jose a length behind and a length in the rear of
Picnic. At the three-eighths pole Don Juse begau to crawl
up and soon took second place from Picnic. At ths three-
quarters Don Jose came alongside of Almont, but the Three
Cheer colt was too speedy f jr the Joe Hooker and he won by
a length in the fast time of 1:42 J, Don Jose second, Picuic
third.

SUMMARY.
California 'Annual Stake, for foals of 1886, $100
27 entries and three starters : $250 added.
: Almout, Tnree Cheers— Question, 2, 110

Lloyd 1

Theo Winters' ch c Don Jose, 2. 110 Holloway 2

L. U. Shippee's b f Picnic, 2, 107 . . Courtney 3

Time, 1:42}.
Betting (auction pools)— Don Jose $140, Almont $50. Picnic $25.
Paris mutuels paid, straight, $25.60.

Jubilant the short enders, gloomy the faces of thoBe who
pin their faith on favorites, and some of the biggest losers
were fain to use higher stimulants to raise their spirits, and
whatever it was the effects were visible in the plunge to get
even on the La Rue. Not so pronounced a favorite as Don
Jose, yet Laura Gardner had the call, backers apparently
losing sight of the hard races ran since the opening of the
Los Angeles Fair. Canny Scott pressed her for pride of
place and that he should have been awarded Btill stronger
support was not only justified by the outcome, but prognos-
ticated by his race at the Spring Meeting, and recovery of
form as shown in the race of Friday.

Six more placed in charge of the starter and sold in the
pools as follows: Laura Gardner S70, Canny Scott SG5, the
field of Dave Douglas, Leon, Hermes and Index $100. This
was a beautiful race. On the fall of the flag to a splendid
start the horses ran to the stand the first time, with Leon
first, followed by Hermes, Laura Gardner, Index, Canny
Scott and Douglas, in the order named. The positions were
changed at different posts, with the exception of Leon, who
still led at the end of the mile and a quarter, with Gardner
second, aud close up, Index third, Hermes fourth, Canny
Scott fifth and Dave Douglas last. Leon held the lead to
the mile and three-quarters post, where he was challenged
for the lead by Laura Gardner, and the two lapped around
the turn and into the stretch. Then Index moved up, Can-
ny Scott bettered his position, and coming very fast, was
soon in the lead, came away and won as he pleased by two
lengths, amid the loud yells and cheers of the short-end buy-
ers, who again won big money with little risk. Index was
second, Laura Gardner third, Hermes fourth, Leon fifth and
Dave Douglas sixth. Time, 4:02.

September 10, liJhS-
entrauce; $25 forfeit;
W. W. Murray's b 1

SUMMARY.
September 10. 1883 -The La Rue stake, a handicap fcr all ages. En-
hance, $100; $50 forfeit with 85t0 added, of which $150 to second borse,
$lu0 to third; dash of two and one-quarter miles. There were nine
nominations and six starters.
Oak Grove Stables ch. c. Canny Scott, Leinster— Tibbie Dunbar,

3, 104 Cook 1

William Boots' blk. g. Index, To^d Stevens— Gipsey. 6, 116 Hart 2

W. L. Appleby's s. m. Laura Gardner, Jim Brown -Avail, 4, 115

Howson 3

Dave Douglas, Leon and Hermes r.m 11 u placed.

Time, 4.02.
Betting (auction pools)— Laura Gardner $70, Canuy Scott $G5, field
$10 I. Paris mutuals paia straight $2:! 25, pi ice $10 75.

The closing race of the day was n selling purse of $300 Eox
all ages and the prices Used apportioned the weights us they
are given in the summary. Six horses faced the flog ana
rated in the pools as follows: Elwood $50, Nerva $22 50,
and the field, Biackstone, Oro, Fnsilade's Last and Wild
Oats, at $37 50. Fnsilade's Last cut out the running and
led to the half-mile post, closely followed by Elwood under a
strong pull, with Oro next and the others well bunched. At
the three-quarter pole Elwood showed in front, with Wild
Oats and Nerva red-hot after him. Down the straight he
came, fast and true, and increases his lead to the win th» B
lengths, Oro second and Nerva third. Time, 1:51.

SUMMARY.

Selling purse. SU00; for all nges: one aud a sixteenth miles.

It. Porter Ashe's ch. g. Elwood, Norfolk -Belliuett . 4, 116 Cook 1

Owen Bros.' b b. Oro, 4, 116 Howson 1?

William Boots' cb. ui. Nerva, 5, 115 Hart 3

Biackstone, Fusil tde's List and Wild Oats ran unplaced.
Time, 1:51.

Betting (auction pools)— Elwood 860, Nerva $J2 B0, field $37 50. Paris
Mutual paid straight $15 26, place $3 -to.

Tuesday was one of the trotting days which rarely ocour,
that being three races with "piohable winners" nearly beyond
the range of probability taking place in the rauks which ate
made up of certainties, and without a "broken heat" to
relieve the monotony.

Despite the thermometor nearly 102 in the shade, ever so
much hotter in tbe sun, and the poor prospect for anything
like contests there was a good attendance.

The brst race was a stake for 3-year-olds, and the always
victorious Granlee was the favorite at $50, to $10 on Direct
and $3 on Ualkau and Moses S. ooupled. Direct vas man.
ifestly out of order aud all that is necessary is to give the
placing and times as follows:

1888

2Px* IPmxler auxl j^porismau.

175

SUMMAHY.
Sicramento, August 11, lfr88— Three-year-old stake; mile heats, hest
three in five.
Win CorbiU's b e Grandee. Le Grande— Sorma by Arthnrton. 3

Goldsmith 1 1 1

Irvine Ayrts" br c balfcan, Mamhrino Wilfeea— Fanny Fern, 3

...Hinds 2 2 3

Pleasanton Siock Farm's blk c Direct, Direct— Echora, 3

McDowell 1 3 2

L. V. Shippee's b c Moses S, by Hawthorne, dam by Cramer's

Black Hawk 3 3 4

Time, 2:30, 2:284, 2:29.

The 2:20 race with Woodnut in it could only be a question
of accident if he were defeated. Two good ones against him
at that, but after his grand victory in The Grand what was
to get near him! Holly kept him in their company, how-
ever, and those who were not aware that contiguity was on
sufferance were gratified with quite a pretty race.

SUMMABY.

Same Day— 2:30 class: purse $1,200; mile beats, best three in five.

B C. Holly's ch s Woolnat Holly 111

N. Coombs' bmLillieSranley Hickok 2 2a

N. Salisbury's b s Mount Vernon. McDowell 3 3 2

Time, 2:224, 2:23i, 2:23J.

The 2:30 was just as great a moral certainty for Maggie E.
as the others hud been for Grandee and Woodnut. Pools
sold on 6Fcond place and for that Whipple was the favorite
at $20, Bo^s S. and Perihelion bringing $6 each. The first
faeat — Maggie &. at once took the lead, followed by Whipple,
with Ross third and Perihelion last. These positions were
maintained from start to finish, Maggie jogging home an easy
winner of the heat. Time, 2:26£. In the second heat, on
the third attempt they got the wori, and on the turn Whipple
assumed the lead, with Perihelion second and Maggie third,
about ten lengths back. Whipple hell the lead to the head
of the stretch, where Maggie began to close up, and down the
stretch she came away and won as she pleased, Whipple
second, Perihelion third, Ross fourth. Time. 2:23. In the
last heat Maggie E at once opened a big gap, and in trying to
close it, Whipple made a stand-still break and fell a distance
out. Down the stretch, however, Douathan slowed the mare
up and allowed him to save both his distance, second money
and the place bets. Perihelion was second and Ross S last.
Time, 2:30.

SUMMARY.
2:30 class; purse -? 1,000; mile beats, 3 in 5.

Maggie E bm Donathan 111

Steve Whipple b s Parker 2 2 3

Perihelion bs McDowell 3 4 4

Time, 2:2f J, 2:23,2:30.

The weather on. Wednesday was a great improvement on
that of former days. It may have been that the time-
honored clerk who is popularly supposed to apportion hot
and cold, wet and dry accordingly, as he wills, has a fond-
ness for racing, and led him to favor the third day of the
gallopers. None the less grateful were the recipients — those
with trotting inclinations, hoping that the same courtesy
would be extended to the harness division when their in-
nings were called.

Four racee to be decided and, as will be learned from the
report, capital races they proved to be. Speculation was
brisk on all of them, in some the betting was heavy,

The first was the Sunny Slope Stake, a fdash of five-
eights of a mile, for two-year-old fillies. The horses that
had started and. not won first or second place in any race
this year were allowed five pounds,

The starters were Bessie Shannon, Picnic and Libertiflib-
bit, of Shippee's stables; Palo Alto's Faustine and Appleby's
Futurity, by -John A. Although Haggin had three horses
in the nominations none of them started. In the pools,
Shippee's stable was the choice at §50, Faustine selling
nearly even and the field at §13. The betting was very
lively, and the auctioneers were kept busy until the very
moment the word was given.

Bessie Shannon cut the pace to the three-quarters, with
Futurity second. At the seven-eighths the horses were well
bunched, but at this point the Palo Alto filly left the crowd,
. and Picnic followed after. Down the stretch it was impos-
sible to tell which of the two was ahead, and the crowd
cheered the game efforts of the plucky colts. About 100
yards from the wire Faustine pulled away and won by a
short length, after a very fine finish, Picnic second, and
Bessie Shannon third. Time, 1:024, .

SUMMARY.
Sunny Slope stakes; five-eighths of a mile for two- year-olds.

Palo Alto's bf Faustine, Flood-imp Flirt, 2, 107 Courtney 1

L. D. Shippee's br f Picnic, imp Mr. Pickwick— imp Countess. 2, 107 2
J. Beavey & Co.'s b f Bessie Shannon, Shannon— Bettie Bishop, 2,

107 3

Libertiflibbet and Futurity ran unplaced.
Time— 1:0 2i

The "big bettors" usually fancy favorites. In fact the
amount of money to be put on is what gives the premier-
ship. Therefore this class were ready to throw in their
winnings *t a lively rate when they had settled that McGre-
gor should hold the position.

The Shatter Stakes, a dash of 1£ miles, for three-year-olds,
was the second event of the programme. The horses that
had won in races this year carried five pounds extra.

There were nine nominations. A rush was made for the
po^lbox before the race, and excited bidding sent Palo Alto's
MacGregor colt up to $120, to $75 for Haggin's Extract, and
$30 for the field, in which were the Los Angeles Stable's
Del, William Booth's Ledor and Nabeau, and Mrs. Wolf skill's
Joe Hooker colt Heliotrope.

Ledor behaved badly, and persisted in taking the bit in
his teeth and having mings his own way, ao that a doxen at-
tempts were made before the horses got away. When, finally,
starter Crittenden dropped the flag, all the horses had an
even chance. Ledor led at the start, and began at once to
gratify his propensity for running, as shown so unpleasantly
before the start. Haggin's colt kept close to him, and at the
quarter the handsome Macgregor bay swept past both of
them. Brutus never lost this advantage, and won easily from
Heliotrope, Extract third, and the others not placed. Time,
2:11.

30HMASY.

Sbafter Stake for three-year-olds, one and a qa»rt«r miles:
Palo Alto's Stock Farm b c imp Brutus. Macgregor--imp Tear Drop

3,113 Courtney 1

Mrs.S. B. Wolfskin* s b m Heliotrope. Joe Hooker— Yolone. 3, 115

Carnllo 2

J. B Haggin's br f Extract. Virgil -Tincture, 3, 115 Kelly 2

Del, Nabean and Ledor ran unplaced.

Time— 2:11.

Betting (auction pools)— Brutus §80. Extract 360, field 320. Paris
mutnals pud s8 36,

So far backing the favorite had been a piotitable invest-
ment, and when Peregrine was installed as dux in his class

there was a ru-li to secure him at nearly twice as much as aP
the others brought. His victory over Lida Furguson in fast
time for the distance, five furlongs, was an augury that the
added furlong would not stop him. Still, there were many
who felt confident that Notidle would make a good return,
and stood by her with confidence.

The race is called the Del Paso Stakes, for all ages; three-
year-olds to carry 100 pounds, four years 110, five years and
upward 112; three-quarters of a mile.

There were twelve nomination?, but only five starters —
Porter Ashe's Elwood, Jack Brady, Peregrine, Blue Bonnet
and Notidle. The betting was very heavy, with Peregrine
the favorite at $70 to $35 for Notidle and $13 for the field.

There was a good start. Notidle pushed ahead and held
the lead to the half, and was there overtaken by the favorite,
Elwood only a length behind. It was a pretty racetothe
seven-eighths, where Peregrine, by sheer force of superior
speed, passed Notidle. This seemed to discourage her and «he
slackened her speed, giving the heat to Peregrine, Notidle
second, Elwood third. Time 1:15.

It was the belief of everybody that Peregrine's advantage
of ten pounds in weight insured him the race, and before
the second heat he sold for $50 to $12 for the field, and his
backers did not stake more on him only because they had no
time before the second heat was called. The talent went in
heavily on the favorite, and when they could get no more
bets in the poolbox they went about bantering for wagers
among the crowd.

It was nearly half an hour before Crittenden could bring
the horses up for a square start. When at last he succeeded
Notidle went forward like a shot, Blue Bonnet and Jack
Brady worked together close to her heels. Elwood was a
good third, *nd the favorite dismayed his friends by lagging
along to open lengths behind, but the fine little gelding was
only resting, for at the half he had overhauled all but Notidle
and got within one length of her. That was all he could do,
however, for, although he struggled gallantly and ran true
as a line, Notidle beat him in; Peregrine second. Time 1:15$.

For the third heat only Notidle and Peregrine could start,
the other horses being excluded under the rules, The talent
saw their mistake in pinning their faith to Peregrine, and
there was a rush to boy Notidle, and $75 was offered for her
to $55 for Peregrine.

On the start the latter took a short lead, followed close by
Notidle, but at the half Notidle had closed the gap, and then
for a quarter of a mile it was a splendid contest, the horses
running so evenly that no one could see a shade's difference
in their noses. On the turn the three-year old gave up, and
Notidle found it easy to win in 1:16 by half a dozen lengths,
which the vigorous use of tho whip did not help Peregrine
to reduce. This heat finished the finest running race of the
fair thus far, and Notidle received warm plaudits for her
famous victory.

SUMMARY.

Del Paso Stake; heats of three-quarters ot a mile.
M. F. Tarpey'schf Notidle, Wild Idle— Bonanza, i, 109.. Hich-
cock 2 1 1

W. M. Hurry's ch g Peregrine, Joe Hooker — Irene Harding, 3,
1C0 12 2

Elwood, Jack Brady and Blue Bonnet ran unplaced.
Time, 1:15, 1:15a. 1 36.
Betting (auctioo poolB) — First heat: Peregrine 550, Notidle ?37, field

S15. Second heat: peregrine $50, field Si 2 Third heat: Notidle $60,

Peregrine $3? 20. Paris pools paid: Notidle straight $11 25, place $5 cO.

Two for the favorites, and one for the second choice was
the ruling for the day so far, and now the turn of the field
was to come. Such a big enclosure, however, that seven
of the nine starters were within its bounds, though the two
not included were held worth more than the success.

The last race was a free purse. Horses that have started
and not won at this merting allowed ten pounds, while win-
ners, carrying rule weights, were required to carry five
pounds extra.

Out of seventeen nominations nine started. Edelweiss,
Ashe's Idalene Cotton, Haidee, J. M. B., Fusillade's Last,
Wild Oats, Oro, Al Farrow and Nerva. Idalene Cotton
brought $40 in the pools against $60 for the field and $32
for Al Farrow. At the first quarter Edelweiss was ahead,
with Idalene Cotton second. The horses held this position
all the way around, Edelweiss winning, Idalene Cotton sec-
ana Haidee third. Time, 1:43£.

SUMMARY.

Free purse 3300; one mile; for all ages.

Mrs. S. B. Wolfskin's br m Edelweiss Hazlett 1

B. P. Ashe's b f Idalene Cotton Kelly 2

D. Dennison's b f Haidee Dennison 3

Oro. Fusilades' Last, Al Farrow, Spray, Nerva, J 11 1: and Wild Oais

ran unplaced.

Time, I:4SJ.

There have been so many grand events in connection with
(he State Fair, that the repetition of the adjections may
appear tiresome, but to pass over the grand weather of
Thursday would be an omission not justifiable from any
point of view. The "heated spell broke, " and if it had run
short a couple of weeks ago there would have been delight
at the misfortune. The attendance was good and the track
in fine condition. The first race was more than suspicious,
and the following account came by wire on Thursday after-
noon.

In the first race, a special free purse, seven-eigbts of a mile and
repeat, there were three entries. Eildare was a strong favorite, but
was pull<=d to Bine Bonnet, who took Ihe lead and was never headed,
with £ildare a length back, and his mouth wide open and hia h^ad
nearly pulled off. Oro was third. Time, l:&0j. Tlie judges very
justly dismounted Cook, the rider of Eildare, and put up Hitchcock.
The pools now sold Eildare $30, Bine Bonnet $12, and Ore $8.

In the second beat Kiidare went off at once In the lead and was
never headed, and under Hitchcock's riding won the heat easily from
Blue Bonnet by two lengths, Oro third. Time, 1:30.

Blue Bonnet made a runaway heat aud took tbe lead after the first
100 yards, and finished an easy winner of the heat and lace by two
lengths. Time, 1 :32j.

This kind of racing does the society no good and should be abolisbed,
for it was evident from the start to the finish that there was a "nigger
In the fence" somewhere.

&The 2:25 brought out eight very good horses, but the
somewhat sensational stallion Victor, so far outranked the
other that the greatest interest was centered in him. Not
alone from his speed. His owner and driver, Mr. G. A
Doherty, has a theatrical leaning ana his costume one no*
often seen on a race-track.

Costume, rig and the race was a rehearsal of that described
by Mr. Killip in the Chico adventure, and when he appeared
on the track he was received with a round of cheers almost
as voluminous in sound as when Mordaont won.

In the pools Victor brought $120, Don Thomas $60, and
h e the field $40. A good send-off was had on the fourth

trial and Don Thomas was first to the quarter, two lengths
ahead of Victor, with the others in a bunch. These positions
were unchanged until the head of the stretch, when Victor
took the lead with all the ease imaginable and won the heat
by five lengths from Don Thomas, amid the wildest excit-
mant and yelling. The others finished as per summary.
Time, 2:25*.

The second and third heets were taken by Victor with the
greatest ease, distancing Artist in the secons and Haha in the
third heat, and the band playing "One MoreBiverto Cross."
Time, 2:22^—2:24}.

SUMMARY.

2:25 class, for a purse of 91,000: mile heats, 3 in 5.
G. A. Doherty's br s Victor, by Echo, dam by Woodbnrn

C. L. JDurfee's blk e Don Thomas "*, T^»Tfnfl 233

A. C. Davenport's br s Alio _ Owner 3 4 2

S.U. Tryon's ch m Eva W. _ „ Buster 5 2 4

I. Ayres' b h Alpheus Hinds 6 5 5

Houser A Scale's br s Haha „. ™_...SouIe 4 6 d

J. H. Hodson's blk e Artist Johnson 7 d

F. B. Glenn's blk g John R _ Gleen d

Time, 2:25K, 2;22X, 2:24J<.

The four-year-old trot was the next race on the programme,
and was for the four-year-old trotting stakes. The only
nominations to appear were Dubec and Moses S., and the
race proved an easy ooe for Dubec, as he won in three
straight" heats. Time, 2-.2S4, 2:29$, 2:34£.

SUMMARY.
Four-year-old trotting stake; mile heats, 3 best in 5.

L. J. Rose's b g Dubec by Mutton Watson 111

I*. J. Shippee's b c Moses 5 . ... 2 2 2

Time, 2:2S& 2:29jf,2:34)i.

The free-for-all pace was called so late in the afternoon
that only two heats could be paced. The first was won by
San Diego in 2:2-1, and the Becond by Almont Patchen in the
same time, when it was postponed until Friday at noon.
Almont Patchen a big favorite bringing $50 to $24 on all
tbe others.

Spokane Falls Fair and Racinff.
Spokase Falls, W. T., Sept. 3. — This is opening day of
the second annual fair of the Washington and Idaho Agri-
cultural and Race Association. The grounds are in fine con-
dition. Many improvements have been made since last year.
The main pavilion and implement halls are well filled.

FIRST DAY.

Banning, for 3-year-olds, $50 each, $250 added; J mile
dash.

Broad church 1

Arthur H a

Pat Curran 3

Time. 1 0.8.

Trotting, for 3-year-olds, mile heats, two in three, purse
$300.

Ilton 1 1

Harry M 2 2

S. D. Stephens 3 3

Best time— 2:35.

SECOSTf DAY.

Strange as it may seem the following is all we received of
the second day's racing:

Trotting, 2:23 class, purse $500.

CarrieBelle 2 1 * J • •

Contractor 1 * I * • •

Col.Bradshaw 3 2 2 3 11

Leona dia

Gold Foil dis

Time— 2:26— 2:271— 2:245— 2:26J-1£9— 2:29}.

THIRD DAY.

Contractor, owned by Charles Fickett of California, won
the seventh heat and race in the unfinished 2:28 class, de-
feating Col. Bradshaw and Carrie Belle, the Montana favor-
ites. The liveliest interest centered in this event, as there
were several thousand dollars in the pools, besides hundreds
of bets on the outside.

Boly Poly, a local flyer, captured the special half-mile and
repeat against two scrub racers.

Fickett's trotter, D. K. W., won the third race and purse
of $300 in three straight heats.

Bepetta won the mile and repeat; best time, 1:45.

Spokane Falls (Wash.), Sept. 7.— In the race of the 2:35
class to-day Juno, owned by A. Gonzales of San Francisco,
won, Fantasie second and Bradshaw third. Time, 2:25$.
The betting was 45 to 6 on Fantasie. Tbe three-quarter daeh
was won bp Bondo, Tom Lamer second. The race was de-
clared off because Bondo's jockey struck Lamer with a whip
in the face.

Sale of trottts'g stock: — Mr. S. E. Larabie of Deer Lorige,
Montana, has recently sold at private sale the following flue
horses from his "Willow Bun Stables:

To Mr. Pickett, Los Angeles — bay filly, foaled 18S7, sired
by Fieldmont, dam Eugenie by Commodore Belmont, etc.

To a party at Helena— bay gelding sired by Maiim, dam
by Heywood. son of Blackwood.

To "W. H. Baymond, Virginia City — bay mare sired by
Harrison Chief, dam by Kimbrough's Abdallah.

To Miss Knapp — bay gelding sired by Herod, 2:24$, dam
by Superior, 2d dam the dam of Banchero, 2:234/.

"To Thos. S.Smith — bay three-year-old stallion sired by
Fieldmont, dam Vincie, by Niudei, son of Blood's Black-
hawk; 2d dam by Capt. Fay, son of Berthune; 3d dam by
Gano.

Bay mare sired by Harrison Chief, dam a pacer; colt at
side by Frank Morgan.

Bay mare sired by Tom Sawyer, dam Viiie, by Moore's
Highlander.

Bay mare sired by Fieldmont, dam the Penman's mare. —
New Northwest.

Appleby «fc Johnson's stable of horses were auctioned off at
the Coney Island on Saturday, September 8th. Tristan, three
years old, brought $3,900; Vardec, two years old, $2,000;
Stockton, four years old, $1,700; Bravo, two yearn old,
$1,700; Diadem, "four years old, $1,200; Neva, three years
old, $1,200; Miracle, three years old, $1,100. Fourteen other
colts and fillies were sold. — Bee, Sept. 10.

Smuggler's Daughter, 2:24}, by Smuggler, 2:154,, dam
Molly D. (dam of Abbott), by Mambrino Chief, and foal at
foot, by Warder, has been purchased by W. H. Wilson, Cyn-
thiana, Ky. Smuggler's Daughter was bred back to Warder.

Before the races at Gravesend, August 29, Col. S. D. Bruce
sold a number of William Jennings' horses. The highest
price brought was $7,000. which Mr. B. W. Walden paid for
the yearling bay colt by Warwick out of Lorilla. Dunboyne
was purchased by Matt Jordan of Baltimore, the price
being $4,500,

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%hz breeder and jlportsinaii.

Sept. 15

The Futurity and Futurity Day.

The following interesting account of the "work" which
preceded the greatest two-year-old race ever run, is cat from
The Sporting World, and "will be relished by all who have
the handling of race horses. Iq the first place it gives an
idea of what the Futurity coltB showed before thegraud trial,
and in the second, an example of what Eastern trainers con-
aider proper exercise, bo short a time previous to an import-
ant race. The communication was dated September 2d, the
day before the race, so that the history gives the last turning
of the keys to bring the string to concert pitch. Ah the ac-
count of the Futurity published last week was (he meager
report of the wireB the mail version is given:

Now for the Futurity horses. Proctor Knott still holds hiB
position of leading favorite in most people's minds, to which
on public form he is fully entitled, but the chances of each
of the candidates were bo fully analyzed in a previous issue
that it would be superfluous to enter into those same details
again. His owners continue to be confident of the result, aB
the colt is in the best of health and condition, and has had a
special preparation for the race. Since he is so thoroughly
wound up it has not been necessary to do anything extraor-
dinary with him. He worked six furlongs yesterdayi n the
heavy going, but not very fast, and this morning after having
been warmed up, Bryant sent him half a mile iu 50J seconds.
If be is beaten to-morrow it will not be from want of condi-
tion, and his chance must appear to be most rosy. Salvator
will be Mr. Haggin's best, and a stnrdy, genuine candidate
he ib. On Friday morning Byrnes sent him a rasping gallop
of six furlongs, which most watches stopped on at 1:14$.
The time of the separate quarters was 24, 25J and 25. He
must have had his full weight up and finished strong and
well, with a little bit to 6pare apparently. This morning he
was restricted to nice, steady work, and he will be found a
far better animal than he was in the Junior Champion Stakes,
which was his first appearance in public. In that race he
had a shin sore, but this has almost entirely left him now, so
it will take Proctor Knott all his time to beat him again.
Ransom is quite likely to start in the same interests, and he
was thoroughly ridden out in his yesterday's work.

There is probably no speedier animal on the track to-day
than Galen, and his immediate connections think they will
carry off this rich prize. Before leaving Chicago he moved
three-quarters of a mile with 125 pounds up in 1:14, but the
Chicago traok is about the fastest iu the country, so some
allowance must be made for that. The question is whether
he has the stamina to keep up his speed for the entire dis-
tance he will be asked to travel, when there is no doubt that
the race will be run from end to end.

Yesterday in the heavy going he covered three-quarters of
a mile in 1:20 without exerting himself. This morning he
was only breezed, but he came through the stretch like a
whirlwind. Men who held watches on him were almost
afraid to own up to the time their watches stopped at in the
colt's phenomenally fast quart ei of a mile spin. They, how-
ever, Boon found that a Bimilar feeling affected everybody,
which induced them to compare notes with the result that it
was the general impression that Galen only took 224 seconds
to cover that distance. The last furlong was run muoh faster
than the first one, and it seems almost incredible, but 10
seconds was allowed to be the time. This and his previous
work before leaving home will oause many a dollar to be
piled on him, and if he can only stay, how can they beat
him? He ran second to Monsoon in a five furlong race,
with fifteen others behind him, the first time he started, and
the next time he ran he won the Quickstep Stakes, one-half
mile, with 110 pounds, in a common canter in 48 seconds.
Monsoon is one ol Mr. Haggin's lot to be Bold to-morrow
morning at Sheepshead Bay by Mr. Easton, and the man
who buys bim ought certainly to try and win this stake.

Major Thomas is at SheepBhead Bay looking after Lady
Pulsifer. The filly is an own sister to that good race horse
Punster, and she did sufficiently well iu private to induce
her owner to bring ber all the way from Kentucky to run.
Opinions of her merits vary considerably. Some people say
she is a slashing fine mare, while others are of the opinion
that she will not be found good enough. She worked yester-
day in 1 :19.

Auricoma will have a very strong following on account of
her consistent running and from the fact that it is known
that she is the best of Mr. "Withers' strong team of two-year-
olds. She and the Faverdale colt did capital work yesterday.
The filly had a lot of weight up and finished in 1 :i64, which
under ordinary circumstances would not be conaMered extra-
ordinary time. She, however, ran the first half 'mile in 48J
seconds, but on coming into the homestretch the bit pinched
her mouth and caused her to swerve badly, and thus the
Faverdale colt beat her at the finish. Up to the point where
she swerved, her jockey was pulling her to the Faverdale colt
all the way. This morning she worked fast and she went a
quarter of a mile round the turn in 24 1 seconds. She was
probably worked in this way to see if she was likely to run
out again. She is certain to finish in the first flight and
ought to get a place.

Eric worked with Khaftan this morning and beat him, but
the time made, 1:18J, taking into consideration his other
running, would hardly make him good enough.

Princess Bowling, a very speedy filly, does not please the
horse watchers in her work. It seems to be the general
impression that her back is not right, judging from her style
of going, and no auinial with an "if" about it will be good
enough, so she may be passed over.

We all know ^'hat kind of an animal Tipstaff is since he
ran yesterday. Under the circumstances he did nothing to
speak of this morning, and will find the company a little too
good for him. The Belle would have run, and run well, too,
if she had not picked up a nail some time ago when she was
jnst getting into shape. The Lioness will represent the
Melbourne Stable if they have a starter. Her work since
she has been here has not been good enough to impress one
very Btrougly with her ohances, and a better one might be
found in Once Again.

Philander was very well thought of this spring, and may
be found at the poBt, but be amy b6 passed over. Mr. Hen-
drie has a good looker in King Idler, and he worked a quarter
of a mile tbiB morning in 25 seconds. With such well tried
cattle among the lot it will be hardly safe to stand a colt of
which so little is known. None of the Dwyers' numerous
lot are good enough, and very little is known of Girondes.
Kasson ie uot likely to start, although be is doing well and
has shown some really good form- Limbo ran yesterday,
whioh is the best guide to his form, and haviug rnn behind
the Dawdle colt does not entitle him to much serious consid-
eration. Liberty is well thought of by his connection, but is
not down as a likely runner. Mr. Sam Brown will only have
one starter— via., Seqgrita,. ghe wiU, barring accidents, do

much better than she did at Brooklyn, where she was badly
interfered with. Without a doubt she iB a oracking good filly,
and will be certain to run well up. Seymour is quite likely
to run, but he can only have an outside chance. Mr. Bel-
mont's selected one will be Forest King, who has never run
like a stayer. Hopes are however, entertained of his run-
ning pretty well. He worked W6ll yesterday, doing the
three-quarter of a mile in 1.16$.

This about covers the likely starters, and there is not much
reason to change the opinion I formed when writing about
this race a few days ago. It is a bold thing to predict the
downfall of Proctor Knott, who, some people thought, could
have ruu the Jnnior Champion Bace in 1.13 or less had he
been pushed. Nobody could have failed to be impressed with
the wonderful form he showed that day, and he has only to
run as well again to win. His tight squeeze with Seymour
at Saratoga makes it appear that he was not bo good that day
as he was at Monmouth, which, perhapB, was owing to a par-
tial let up. Salvator ib improving every day and meets Proc-
tor Knott on better terms than he did last time, and the two
things taken into consideration may cause the previous form
to be reversed. Salvator will, iu my opinion, win. The
fight for a place will probably be between Proctor Knott,
Auricoma and Galen, and a desperate one it will be. Proctor
Knott is sopposed to have a soft spot if he is collared. The
question arises, is there anything fast enough to collar him?
Looking at the phenomenal speed that Galen has shown, he
should certainly be able to hang on to Proctor Knott for at
least half a mile, and that may settle the great Knott if he is
inclined to cnt it, but then again it would be doubtful policy
on the part of the Galen people to send such a fast colt, who
has the reputation of not being an extra good stayer, to the
front in the early part of the race, unless Proctor Knott is the
only one they are afraid of, and they imagine that would be
the only way to beat him. Probably Proctor Knott will get
second,

It should be added that nearly all of the Futurity horses
worked on the new course this morning. It was in excellent
shape and the time made to-day will no doubt be very fast.

Blue Ruin.
The Race.
A great deal of interest was taken in looking over the ani-
malB that were saddled in the paddock, and it was unfortu-
nate for the public that not one of the youngsters was put
to rights there. Would it not pay the club to insist that
every horse that starts in a race Bhould be saddled iu the
paddock? Fifty cents per head is charged for everybody who
enters the paddock, but the thing has almost developed into
a farce, because the majority of the horses are saddled at their
stables.

The prevailing idea in most people's minds was to get a
look at Proctor Knott, and when he made his appearance on
the track the keenest criticism was brought to bear upon him.
Nobody could find fault with his oondition, looks or action.
He went around the track like a trained hunter, taking no
notice of anything, and it escaped the lips of many people
what development heshowed. Sam Bryant has excelled him-
self in the training of this colt, and our readers have been
informed lately that Proctor Knott's oondition waB faultless.
The doubt as to his gamenees has now been dispelled,
although his swerving on to Salvator cannot be taken as a
sign of great courage. Sam Bryant remained perfectly con-
fident of the result up till the fall of the flag, and made all his
friends back the son of Luke Blackburn.

Salvator was very much admired in his canter, as far as
looks were concerned, because one glance at him must con-
vince anybody who knows anything at all about horses, that
be is a race-horse without a possibility of a doubt. In his
canter he went a little bit short, probably the effect of his
shin soreness some time ago. His condition was perfect in
other respects, and even better things may be expected of him
later on if he is not overdone.

Mr. Haggin and the stable connections were very sweet on
Salvator.

Senorita did her preliminary work in clothing, which did
not give one much chance of judging of her condition, but
when she was stripped there was nothing left to be desired.
Her chances were held in high esteem by the stable, and she
will do to follow in the future, although she is not a good
beginner.

Eric was not Btarted with great hopes of winning, but Mr.
P. Lorillard, Jr., thought he would like to stand his chances.
The colt was clean and hard, but probably would be better if
he carried more flesh. With Hayward up he was nibbled at
by some who otherwise would not have backed him, and, all
things considered, he ran a good race. HiB preliminary work
did not impress people very much, because he is a slovenly
mover, in his slow paces being a regular loafer. The publio
had a good chance to look at him before the race because he
was saddled in the paddock, where Mr. Grey, the part owner
of Galen, waB Burrounded by a clique who wanted to hear hiB
summing up on the race after all they have heard of Gaien'e
phenomenal speed. Mr. Grey said the only doubt in his
mind was whether Galen could stay the six furlouss, and in
this he was right. The first impression formed of Galen is
that he is an animal built in wonderful speed lines, and with
a beautifully arched back peculiarly adapted to carrying
weight. Mr. Grey had him wound up to the top notch, and
it was a treat to Bee his beautiful action in the preliminary
canter.

One of the best, if not the best, trained horse6 in the whole
field was Tipstaff. His coat waB as bright as a Btar, his eyes
full of tire; the muscles stood out iu lumps on him, and had
evidently taken the place of adipose tissue through the moBt
judicious amount of work. Mr. MorriB may fairly lay claim
to the prize for condition, but the individual animal was lack-
ing, and great hopes of success could not be entertained by
his owner.

The Lionels struck observers as a raking, speedy looking
filly. A buzz of applause greeted Auriooma ae she went by.
The filly seemed to be trained to the hour, and gave every
indication of being in the best of health. The dainty and
disdainful way in which she traveled, suggesting the highest
breeding, could not fail to capture the faucy of anybody who
saw it, and another soft spot was lett in people's hearts when
they saw how nicely she is turned. All these favorable char-
acteristics have their effect, aud from the fact that it was
known that Auricoma was better than the Faverdale colt, her
chances were thought well of.

Disappointment with Lady Pulsifer was the general verdict
when Major Thomas' full sister to Punster went round the
turn by the paddock. The filly looked light, somewhat dry
in her coat, aud altogether an animal not oalculated towiu in
that state, but possessing one of the best characteristics of a
race-horse, viz., good aotion.

Philander did his preliminary work iu clothing, and when
he was stripped it could be seen that he was short of work.

Little or no attention was paid to the movements of Forest
King and Limbo, hut Princess Bowling struck all the oriticB
fis being remarkably well built for speed,

J

Great as waB the crowd that filled the immense betting
ring upon Suburban day, it was far exceeded yesterday,
which may be termed Futurity day. In anticipation of the
multitude which would be anxious to wager their money
upon the great race, the club having arranged the difficulty
with the pencillers, eighty-four bookmakers had applied for
stands. To make room for this number, all the new mutuel
boxeB which had been put up on Saturday were taken down,
and only three straight and three place boxes were open.
Ik-sides, the railings which separated the cashiers' windows
of the mutuela pools, facing the betting ring, were knocked
down, and about noon Frank Clark, the superintendent,
assisted by several men, was seen wielding the hatchet on
the posts and making the chips fly. Soon everything was in
readiness, and the stands quickly mounted by the eager
boookroakers. All the old familiar faces that had been
missed upon the opening day were in tbeir places. The
junior member of the late firm of Appleby & Johnson, under
the modest sign of D. C. Johnson, was among the number.
The head of the firm conducted business under the name of
Appleby & Co.

The programme throughout was one calculated to make
good betting, and as the time for the event of the day drew
near the excitement grew intense. The gTeat throng, its
enthusiasm aroused by what had gone before, was thoroughly
worked up, aud when the bookmakers began to put up the
odds against the Futurity starters, like the calm before the
storm, a silent murmur of expectation went through the vast
assemblage, but as soon as the odds were announced the
crowd surged and swelled around each of the eighty-four
stands, and every one had all they could do to take in the
money pushed into their hands by the eager multitude.

The market ruled remarkably strong throughout. Proctor
Knott opened a favorite at 8 to 5, with Auricoma next at 4 to
1, Salvator at 8 to 1, Galen 10 to 1, and from 12 and 15 to 100
to 1 against the others. Notwithstanding, the money came
in in volumes on Proctor Knott, the price remained steady
throughout, and closed with most of the bookmakers at 6 to
5, though 7 to 5 could be obtained at the end, with 10 to 7 on
for the place. Place betting against him opened at 5 to 4 on.
Auricoma at first went back to 5, but the consistent support
which the representative of the all black received from the
public aud some of the talent forced the price up again, and
it closed at 4 aud 3 to 1, with even money and 6 to 5 for the
place.

Salvator, the crack of the Haggin Stable, was well backed,
a strong stable commission being placed on him. He opened
third favorite at 8 and 3, but the money came in so fast at
these figures that the price was soon marked down to 6 and 2
and 7 to 5. Among some of the largest bookmakers he ruled
at 5 at thecloBe.

The next in demand was Galen, the recent western arrival.
There was a strong tip on this colt in the ring, and he was
well backed, especially for the place. He opened at 12 and
with 4 to 1 for the place; the price closed at an average of 8,
with 2£ for the place.

While all the others were more or less supported, Senorita,
Tipstaff, Lady Pulsifer and Princess Bowling being most
fancied, they were not backed appreciably to affect their
opening price, whioh remained about the same to the close.

The knowalls or touts were in their element, and they
squeezed their way through the dense throng, imparling
their good things to the willing ears of the holiday bettors
anxious to get on.

It was amusing also to watch the "short" element gunning
for the long shot, and as soon as a fancy price against any of
th<3 outsiders was seen they worried their way through the
crowd and forced the venturesome bookmaker to cut down
his price. Among the number who indulged in this sport
was Sol Licrrtenstein of Appleby & Co., who marked up SO to
1 against ForeBt King, but the money came in so fast at thid
price that the sponge was quickly applied. Davy Johnson
was not behind hand at this game. Philander was the one
chosen by him, against which he laid 100 to 1, but several
po,>ls were made up among the crowd to take the odds, and
his book was soon full at this price.

A good business was also done in the auctions upon this
race, all the pools were quiokly sold, averaging between 5400
and $500 each, with Proctor Knott first choice at about $150,
Auricoma, Salvator and Galen sold out, the others selling as
the field.

It is difficult to estimate the amount of money bet on ibis
race in the ring, but, taking into consideration the books,
mutnels and auctions, half a million dollars is within the
limit, and wha* is remarkable is the steady price maintained
throughout. The bookmakers manfully withstood the on-
slaught of the baokers and kept up the prices to the end.
This i3 the Btory of the betting during the day on almost
every race.

For the opening race at three-quarters tbe betting opened
light, both tbe bookmakers aud backers at first Beeming to
hold back. Laredo was quoted a favorite at 8 to 5, but the
price soon lengthened and went up to 3, closing at 2. Sam
Harper Jr. and Leo H. were well supported in this race, Sam
Harper Jr. beiog almost an even favorite with Laredo. Leo
H. attracting public support from the fact of hie being ridden
by Barnes. A good price was laid against the others, Britan-
nic opening at 8 and closing at 6.

The Great Fall Selling Stakes was a lively betting event.
Inspeotor B. was at first quoted the favorite, but the crowd
followed the money. A good commission was sent in tbe ring
by the Chicago Stable on Lela May, and phe ruled an evon
favorite with Inspector B. to the close at 4 to 1. Roi D'Or,
Honsatonic and Frank Ward were also well backed, especi-
ally the latter, but it was done quietly — in fact they were all
backed.

Egmont was the strong favorite of the day, but though the
money came into the ring in volumes he only receded a half
point, and dosed at the opening prioe — 5 to 4 on. Badge was
so well backed, however, that lie kept Eginont's prioe up. He
opened aud closed at 2\, with 2 to 1 on for the place. Lelex
and Larohmont averaged at 5 and 8.

The field for the fifth race was reduced to five. Niagara
ruled a strong favorite, opening at money ou, but closing at
even money. Pasha and Kaloolah were good second choices,
and were backed down to 4 to 1. Kaleidoscope had some
following, but My Own was practically friendless.

In the dosing race of the day the choice fluctuated between
Volunteer and Strideaway, ruling moat of the time »t 7 to 5,
but finally Volunteer was made the favorite at 6 to 5 and
even money , while Strideaway closed at 8 to 5. These two
carried the bulk of the money, with Daniella and Strathspey
most fancied of the others.

The story of tbe betting ring tells the progress of racing
and the vast interest created by a Btake like the Futurity,
There was a larger number of bookmakers— eighty-four in all
— than were ever before on a race track in this country, and
the immense multitude that filled the betting ring gave these
gentlemen all they could do. The auction pool pavilion was
also crowded, and the pooh} on tbe different rages rapidly

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sold. Judging from the volume of business transacted and
the rapidity with which it was conducted, over $1,200,000
must have been wagered on the different races yesterday.

The result of the day's business in the mutuels is as fol-
lows: lu the first race 1,050 straight tickets were sold, 1-16
being en the winner, an ': 2,545 place tickets, 333 on Britan-
nic and 595 on Sam Harper Jr.; 1,093 straight tickets were
soid in the Becond race, S4 being on the winner. There were
2,156 place tickets, of which 17S were on Frank Ward and
127 on Bordelaise. In the third race 1,403 straight tickets
were sold, of which 797 we#e on the winner, there were 1,982
place tickets, 792 on Egmont and 512 on Badge. For the
Fntarit} 2,456 straight tickets were sold, 962 being on the
winner, and 3,354 place tickets, of which 788 were on Proc-
tor Knott and 373 on Salvator. Eleven hundred and siLty-
four stra'ght tickets were sold on the fifth race., of which 606
were on the winner. There were 1,945 place tickets, 890
being on Niagara and 373 on Pasha. For the lust race 1,174,
straight tickets were sold, 371 being on the winner, and 1,785
pi ice tickets, 580 beicg on Strideaway and 735 on Volunteer.
The total number of tickets sold amounted to 22, 107, aggre-
gating in value $110,535

Pools: Laredo $50, Sam Harper Jr. $35, Britannic and Leo
H. $20 each, the field $45.

Bet'ing: 9 to 5 against Laredo, 13 to 5 Sam H irper Jr., 6 to
1 Leo H., 8 to 1 Britannic, 12 to 1 Bess, 15 to 1 Rowland, 25
to 1 Red. Light, 40 to 1 each Harry Russell and Queen of
Tramps, 60 to 1 Tourmaline.

Place: 10 to 9 on Larecio, 5 to 4 Sam Harper Jr., 2 to 1
each Leo H. and Britannic, 5 to I each Bess and Rowland, 7
to 1 Red Light, 12 to 1 Queen of Trumps, 15 to 1 Harry Rus-
sell, 25 to 1 Tourmaline. Mutuels paid $34.15, place $16.15,
Sain Harper Jr $11.25.

The lot were well bunched when the flag fell, and the start
was made without delay. Sam Harper was first away, clcsely
attended by Tourmaline, Bess and Laredo. "When the lot got
well into tbeir stride Leo H. showed in front, with Tourma-
line, Sam Harper and Laredo at her head. Bess came nest.
They ran without change to the head of the stretch, where
L o H. and Tourmaline dropped back and Brittanmc came
through. Sam Harper began to make hi3 run. The two
last named fought out the contest through the stretch, but
Britannic managed to stay in front to the end and he won by
a length, with Sam Harper Jr. second, three parts of a length
in front of Laredo. Rowland was close up. Red Light lost
ground at the start, and at the head of the stretch he was
pulled to the extreme outside.

Second Race — The Great Fall Selling Slakes; for all ages; a
sweepstakes of $50 each, half forfeit, with $1,250 added, of
which $250 the second, the third to receive $100 out of the
stakes; the winner to be sold at auction for $5,000, unless
entered to be sold for less, when the aellirjg price shall be
stated through the entry bos at the usual hour for the clos-
ing of entries on the day preceding the race; if to be sold for
$4^000 to be allowed 5 pounds; if for $3,000 to be allowed 10
pounds; one ponnd allowed for each $100 less down to
$1,000, which shall be the minimum selling price; beaten
horses not liable to be claimed. One mile and a furlong.

W. B. Jennings' b h Frank Ward, 5, by Voltigeur- Stella, $1,700, 95,

u Anderson 1

L. Mariin'o br m Bordelaise, 5, by Bramble— Anne Augusta, £1,500,

90, car. 91i Ossler 2

Chicago Stable's cb f Lela May, 3, by Springbok— Zo^lite, ?2,00f>, 85,

A.Covington 3

Dwyer Bros.' b b Inspector B., 5, by Enquirer -Colossa, §;-t,000, 108,

Hamilton 0

LaQj'a'sney Bro3.' br g Brown Duke, 5, by Reform— Madge, S2,80(i,10'J

Williams 0

R. Tncker's cb g Roi D'Or, 4, by Riyon D'Or-BIue Cap, J2.000, 95,

Barnes 0

Cotton k Boyle's b m Letretia, 5, by Tom Ochiltree— Letly, 51,000. 85

Penny 0

C. T. Perry k Co.'s ch c Little Jim, 3, by Eolus -Retreat, 34,000, lUV,

.G Covington C

P Clay's ch f Petulance, 3, bv Stratford-Petty, 52,200, 87, car. 89J,

Allen 0

H. B. Schadt'e ch c ElytoD, 3, by Eland— Miss Hampton, ?l/00, 78,

Freeman 0

W Gratz's br 1 Austriana, 4, by Alirm— Austmlind, 52,700, 102,
Martin 0

D. T.' rulsifer's b b Housatonic, 5, by Mortem er— Van dalite, $2,000,

98 Goodale 0

D. Gideon's br g O'rallon, 5, by Harry O 'Fallon— Grace Darling,

51,500,90... Hayward, Jr. 0

Time, 1:5C.

Fools: Iuspector B. §16, Roi^D'Or $13, Lela May 512, the
field $35.

Betting: 4 to 1 against Inspector B., 9 to 2 Lela May, 5 to
1 Roi D'Or, 6 to 1 Letretia, 8 to 1 each Housatonic and Bor-
delaise, 10 to 1 each Brown Duke and Frank Ward, 20 to 1
1 Austrienue, 30 to 1 each Fetulance and Little Sim, 50 to 1
each Ely ton and O'Fallon.

Flace: 7 to 5 against Inspector B., S to 5 each Lela May
and Boi D'Or, 2 to 1 Letretia, 3 to 1 each Frank Ward,
Housatonic, Bordelaise and Brown Duke, 10 to 1 Austrienue,
12 to 1 each Petulance and Little Jim, 20 to 1 each Elyton
and O'Fallon. Mutuels paid $61 80, place $30 25, Bordelaise
$39.40.

Bordelaise was the first away, followed by Boi d'Or, Little
Jim and Housatonic. Bordelaise, under the stoutest pull,
made the running a length and a half in advance of Petul-
ance and Roi d'Or, who were on even terms. Inspector B
and Letretia came nest. They Tan without change in these
positions along the baekstretch and around the far turn. As
they made the bend for the run home Bordelaise still held
the advautage, with Inspector B and Frank Ward her closest
attendants, but a furlong from home Frank Ward, nest the
rail, overhauled Bordelaise, and, aa the latter was poorly
handled, Frank Ward beat her out by a neck, Bordelaise
second, three lengths from Lela May. The winner was
bought in for $2,205.

Third Race — For Twin City horses; a sweepstake of $50
each, h f, with $1,250 added, of which $250 to the second,
the third to receive $100 out of the stakes; the winner of the
Twin City or any race of the value of $3,000 since Aug. 24,
if handicapped for the Twin City at 115 pounds or over, to
carry a penalty of 5 pouods, if at has of 12 pounds; the
second, if so handicapped at 115 pounds or over, to carry a
penalty of 3 pounds, it at less of 7 pounds; other horses to
be eligible* to start as originally weighted for the Twin City,
irrespective of tbeir haviDg been declared or as to subse-
quent winniuga; entries to be made by tbe usnal hour on
Saturday, Sept. 1. One mile and a quarter.

Chicago Stable's b h Egmont, 6, by Enquirer— Melifa, 110

J. Mclaughlin 1

McClpllan k Recbe's b c Badge, ?, by The 111 Used Bironens, 106

Breckenridge 2

D. A. Hoolg'a b g Lelex, a, by Lelaps— War Reel, 107 Taral 3

Preakneas Siable's b c Larcbmout, 3, by Longfellow -May Day, 9a

Barnes 0

Time— 2:08.

Pools— Egmont $25, Badge $18, field $13. Betting— 10 to
7 on Egmont, 5 to 2 against Lelex, 3 to 1 Badge, 8 to 1
Larchmont. Place — Egmont barred, 5 to 3 on Badge, 7 to 5
against Lelex, 8 to 1 Larchnjont. Mnluals paid $S.35, place
$6.80, Badge $7-80.

Egmont was first away at the fall of the flag, with Lelex
second" and Badge third. Barnes at once sent Larchmont to
the front and s«:t the pace, with Badge second, a length be-
hind. Lelex came next ou the outside, while Egmont trailed
Along the back stretch Badge joined Larchmont, and the two
raced side by side, about two lengths from Lelex and Eg-
mout, who were together. After making the last turn Eg-
mont moved up without an effort, and, taking the lead at the
end, won easily by a length, with Badge second, half a
dozen lengths from Lelex. Larchmont was two lengths
further back.

Fourth race — The Futurity, a Bweepstakes for two-year-
olds, foals of 18S6, by subscription of $25 each for mares
covered in 1885, and $50 each for the produce of such mares
unless struck out by July 15, 1S87, in which case the only
liability shall be $2b for the subscription of the mare; start-
ers to pay $250 additional; the Coney Island Jockey Club to
add $10,000; the second to receive $2,000 of the added
money and 30 per cent of the starting money; the third
$1,000 of the added moDey and 20 per cent of the starting
money; colts to carry 115 pounds; fillies and geldings 112
pounds; winners when carrying standard weight for age, at
the course where the race was run, of $3,000, 3 pounds, of
two of such races nf $3,000, or of one such race of $5,000, 5
pounds extra; mares may be entered by persons not their
owner, the owner having the prior right; if a mare entered
in this stake drops her foal before January 1, or if she has a
dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of soch
mare is void, and if the entrance money has been paid it will
be returned; by filing prior to July 15, 1887, with the Coney
Island Jockev Club an accepted transfer of the produce with
its engagement for the Futurity, Stakes, the original sub-
scriber will be released from any liability as to the engage-
ment of the produce of $50 each, leaving the purchaser liable
for the same unless duly struck out; the produce of mares or
stallions which have not produced a winner prior to Jan. 1,
1886, allowed 3 pounds; of both, 5 pounds, the produce to
be entitled to such allowance at time of starting whether
claimed or not in the entry of the mare; maidens allowed 7
pounds, which allowance shall uot be cumulative; 752 entries,
of which 217 were void, 144 declared July 15, 1887, at $25
each. 37 at $75 each, and 354 eligible. Three-quarterB of
a mile.

Bryant & Scoggan's ch g Proctor Knott, by Luke Blackburn— Tal-
lapoosa, 112 Barnes 1

J. B. Haggin's cb c Salvator, by Prince Charlie- Salina. 108

Hamilton 2

Gray k Co.'s ch c Galen, by Faustus— Lady Restless, 115...rurner 3

3. S. Brown's br f Senorita, by Prince Charlie- Gondola 109

Taylor 0

B. G. Thomas' ch f Lady Pulsifer, by King Ban —Puzzle, 105

Taral 0

P. Lorillard Jr.'s b c Eric, by Duke of Magenta— Second Hand. 115
Hayward 0

D. D. Withers' cb f Auricoma, by King Ernest-Belinda, 112

McLaughlin 0

A. Belmont's b c Forest King, by Tbe 111 Used— Woodbine, ll 8

Anderson 0

B. F. Pettit's b f Princess Bowling, by Prince Charlie-Katie
Bowling, 114 1. Murpby 0

G. B. Morris' ch c Tipstaff, by Rayon d'Or or Kantaka- Verdict, 1 15

Eilke 0

G. Hearst's ch c Philander, by Wildidle— Precious, lOS.Xittlefield 0
Melbourne Stable's b f The Lioness, by Imp. Billet— Vega, 115

■ H.Lewis b

Crawford & Roche's b c Limbo, by Leonatus— Patrella, 108

" Br^ckenbridge 0

W. L. Scott's ch f Village Maid, by Rayon d'Or— Adelaide. 105

Palmer 0

Time— 1:15. 1;05

Pools — Proctor Knott $70, Auricoma $35, Salvator $15,
Eric $10, field $45. Betting — 6 to 5 against Proctor Knott,
4 to 1 Auricoma, 6 to 1 Salvator, 10 to 1 Galen, 20 to 1 each
Senorita and Lady Pulsifer, 30 to 1 each Philander, Prin-
cess Bowling and Eric, 40 to 1 Tipstaff, 50 to 1 each Forest
King. Limbo and The Lioness, 100 to 1 Village Maid.
Place — 10 to 7 on Proctor Knott, 5 to 4 Auricoma, 5 to 2
each against Salvator and Galen, S to 1 each Senorita and
Lady Pulsifer, 10 to 1 Princess Bowling, 12 to 1 each Limbo,
Tipstaff and Eric, 15 to 1 each Forest King and Philander,
20 to 1 each The Lioness and Village Maid. Muraals paid
$12.10, place $11.40, Salvator $18.55.

The horses went directly to the starting post without
parade or other ceremony. As many of the youngsters
were saddled about the betting enclosure to the north of
the stand, they did not pass before the inspectors. Some
went to the post mounted, while the jockeys of others
walked at their side. Although the contestants disappeared
at the end of the new chute one by one, some time was con-
sumed before the signal was given for them to take up their
positions. The assistant starter called them to their
places in the following order: Forest King, Princess Bowl-
ing, The Lioness, Auricoma, Philander, Eric, Senorita, Lady
Pulsifer, Salvator, Tipstaff, Proctor Knott, Village Maid,
Galen and Limbo. Everything being in readiness for the
start, Mr. Caldwell took up his position in his box. Before
an effort was made to get them away he delivered the
jockeys a useful lecture. When the tirst breakaway was
made Proctor Knott jumped off something in front of the
others, but he was quickly pulled up. A second time the
lot moved away, but there were one or two staggering
behind, while Forest King appeared to have a trifle advant-
age of his companions. At the third attempt the lot broke
away with all well up and on the line. They were spread
completely across the track, and not a single horse was
favored with any advantage. In fact it was as near a per-
fect start as could be made, and down went Mr. Caldwell's
Hag and off new the fourteen candidates for the great Fu-
turity stakes of the year. The order in which the youngsters
broke the even line as they moved off on their journey was:
Forest King first, closely followed by Tipstaff-, Auricoma,
Proctor Knott and Salvator. The others were in a bunch
and had not Village Maid been slow to get into her stride,
no daylight could have been seen between the entire bunch
for some distance. When they got settled in the stride,
Turner at once set to work on Galen, and like a flash he
drew away from his competitors and quickly opened up u
gap. So fast did Galen move that at the end of the tirst
quarter of a mile he showed a clear lead of two lengths. He
was running on almost the extreme outside of the track
while Proctor Knott held second place nearly in the center
of the course. Almost on even terms with the latter but
spread across the track were Salvator, Auricoma and Tip-
staff". Just at this point Limbo made a wild rush from the
rear bunch and jostled against Senorita, nearly throwing
the latter on her knees. Village Moid was still trailing and
losing ground. Galen gained another length in the next
furlong, but then he began to hang fire, and it became evi-
dent that he bad shot his bolt. Gradually the field closed
on him and at the three-quarters post, which was the end
of the first half mile, Galen had lost a leugth. T\v<> li ugthe
was his lead at this point, while Salvator showed second,
with Proctor Knott close by his side aud only half a li Ogtfl
behind. Senorita, Auricoma and Tipstaff were close up,
while the others were falling back at every stride. Of the

front division Galen and Salvator were the only ones being
urged to do their utmost. After the bend wns made and the
field straightened out for the run home the jockeys began
to get in their work. Whips were Hying on every side, and
all were under punishment excepting Proctor Knott. Galen
dropped back beaten more than a furlong from the end, and
Salvator and Proctor Knott quickly joined issue. Lady
Pulsifer and Senorita came next, but it was evident that
they could not overhaul the leaders. Salvator held a trine
the advantage at the end of the last furlong, but when
called on Proctor Knott gradually forged ahead inch by inch,
and in the last half dozen strides he drew out and won by a
trine more than a neck. Salvator was used up at the end,
but he managed to hold second place, and Hamilton landed
him nearly two lengths in front of Galen. Senorita was
about two lengths further back, with Lady Pulsifer next,
close by the inner rail. The others were spread out, but
there was not much daylight between them, excepting Vil-
lage Maid, who virtually cantered home last. The first
quarter was run in 24 1-5 seconds, the half in 48£ seconds,
aud the three-quarters in 1:15 1-5.

After the race Hamilton lodged a complaint of foul riding
against Barnes, but the judges failed to allow the protest.

Better Than a Gold Mine-

Proctor Knott, the hero of yesterday, was foaled on Apri
12, 1886. at the celebrated breeding establishment Belle
Meade, Tenn., and at the annual auction of the Belle Meade
yearlings, fell to the bid of hia present part proprietor, Mr.
Sam Bryant. His breeding is essentially typical of hia Belle
Meade origin, and both on sire and dam's side he is full of
blood which is deservedly held in the highest eeteern by
those who study the intricacies of blood and crosses, and
for the benefit of readers it is here produced in tabulated
form :

f

Imp.

(Iago

Lake
Black-
barn.

I Bonnie Scotland, j Queen UarJ

[.Nevada..

I Lexington.
Ligbtaome.

f King Tom.
L Woodcraft.

l_Capitola..

ilmp. Gieat Tom

I Imp. Albion. |
Dam by Wagner.

"At the time of the colt's sale there was evidently, how-
ever, a something which did not pleaBe tbe cognoscenti, for
he was knocked down at the comparatively low price of $450,
and Mr. Bryant from that day has never failed to know what
a fortunate bargain he had secured. So far as being thor-
oughly well cared for and looked after went, the colt could
not have fallen into better hands to be developed, and the
effects of it all made itself painfully manifest Co the thirteen
other high clasB competitors that entered the lists against
him yesterday.

Starting from the time he first sported silk his record com-
mences with the West Side Stakes at Nashville, where, with
odds of 4 to 1 against him, he cantered away from a field of
seven, accomplishing the five furlongs in l:03f. A fortnight
afterwards, in another five furlongs dash — the Alexander
Stakes at Louisville — he won even more easily from six
others on a very heavy track in 1:04*. The following week,
at the same place, he first tasted defeat, starting favorite and
finishing fourth in the rear of The Lioness, Champagne
Charlie and Outbound. At Latonia the succeeding week he
was the public fancy in a field of fifteen for the Harold
Stake despite his giving away nine pounds to everything in
the races, bnt he was not even in the first five and had evi-
dently been having rather more racing than suited his book,
June 8th again found him knocking at the door for the Sen-
sation Stakes at Latonia, for which the outsider, Kasson, in
receipt of 13 pounds, beat him out a length in 1:16, and from
that out commenced his victorious career to which he was
no doubt assisted by a judicious three weeks' rest. At
Chicago, June 29th, he won the chief two-year-old event,
the Kenwood Stakes, from a field of eleven, which included
Bookmaker, Monsoon, Heron aud Once Again, and in doing
so convinced Mr. Bryant and his partner, Mr. Scroggan, that
they had a colt good enough to bring East and fulfill his
engagements. Monmouth Park was the 6cene of his debut
and so lightly were the colt's Western performances esteemed
that few outside of his own people had the temerity to invest
upon his chance for the Junior Champion even at 10 to 1.
All the eastern cracks were assembled, so of what use to
trouble about this little known westerner. Proctor Knott
now put out his strength and gave his detractors a taste of
what he could do, for few who saw the race can forget the
consummate ease with which he spreadeagled this field of
first class youngBters in 1:14 flat.

Then everyone at once appreciated what a grand young
one he was, and how symmetrically and powerfully be was
built, but not liking to give in to him altogether be was de-
clared a coward, and it was 6aid that he had only to be
tackled and raced at to shut up like a jaokkoife. Whether
the same can be said after yesterday's episode remains to be
seen.

From Monmouth Proctor Knott was sent to Saratoga to
canter along in front of three others for the Equity Stake,
aud from Saratoga to Sheepshead Bay, where he is next
heard of as winner of the first great Futurity. Thongh as
yet only two years of age, he has been successful in piling
up what would appear to many a snug fortune. His win-
nings, reckoning as follows, are:

West Side Stakes, Nashville $ 840

Alexander Stakes, Louisville 1,500

Kenwood Stakes, Chicago 2,790

Junior Champion Stakes, Monmouth Park 20,935

Equity Stakes, Saratoga 1,095

Futurity Stakes 41,670

169,710
To give a description of the appearance of Proctor Knott
is a hard task just at the present time, when tdere are so
many who have successfully landed their winnings over
him. and who behove firmly in the adage of "Handsome is
as handsome does." But much as it would ploase to nay be
is perfection, it must be admitted that he is not. To give a
quick aud craphic description of him, he is a plain horse
with a lot of good points, but he lacks the neat molding and
pretty turning which go to make a typical thoroughbred.
He is a mealy colored chestnut, with a near fore aud hiud
pastern white aud a broad blaze face which would distin-
guish li ui in any crowd, and made him the most notice i! '
of all in the race yesterday as he came sailing up the F
track direct for tbe stand. Be runs Id blinkers, which,

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Sept. 15

haps, make his head appear to small advantage, but when
divested of them his head is yet a trifle homely, owing partly
to a very coarse jaw and partly, perhaps to the blaze, which
is very broad. His neck iB long, and runs back into deep
and sloping shoulders. He is deep through the heart, and
his ribs are well arched, giving him every indication of a
good constitution. His hips are ragged enough to haDg your
hat upon, and his hind legs very straight. His feet are big
and good. No — he is by uo manner of means handsome,
and yet he is a wonderfully taking horse, remarkably fur-
nished for his age, and having all the appearance of an old
horse despite his tender years. His future engagements sb
given in Goodwin's stake entries may not be entirely com-
plete, as some of the western tracks are still short sighted
enough not to lend their encouragement to that firm, but
those in their books read as follows: The Clark Stakes and
the Kentucky Derby at Louisville, the LDrillard and Stevens
Stakes at Monmouth Park, and the Two Thousand Sweep-
Btakes at Nashville. All of these are for 1889.

The National orse of America.

By Leslie M. MacLeod, In Patent Office Report for lt-87.

Continued from Page 159;
Coming to Mambrino, in a trotting sense the greatest son
of Messenger, we reach the keystone of our subject, for from
his loins came two lines, the greatest in all trotting history.
One son of Mambrino gave us the sterling Mambrino Chief
family of trotters; another got Rysdyk's Hambletonian, far
and away the greatest of all trotting progenitors. The latter
founded a trotting family with which none can compare, and
to which djqo can approach, and bis blood has, it is truly
said, "raised the troiting-horse of America to the highest
point of excellence." Mambrino Paymaster, son of Mambriuo,
sired Mambrino Chief, the founder of the Mambrino Chief
family; and Abdallah, eon of Mambrino, Hired Rysdyk's
Hambletonian. To show the descent of these two heads of
the chief trotting families, to demonstrate their closeness in
blood, and to trace them in the direct line to their com-
mon source the following tabulation, or "genealogical tree"
will suffice:

Messenger
I

I

j
Hambletonian

I

.1

I I

Mambrino Paymaster i

Abdallab
I

One Eye
I
Kent Mare

Mambbino Chief

Hambletontan

It will be seen that while Mamdrino Chief traced directly
in one line through his sire, Mambrino Paymaster, and his
Bire, Mambrino, to Messenger, Hambletonian was in a some-
what remote degree inbred to Messenger; besides the line
through Abdallah and his sire, Mambrino, he traces to the
head of the "tree" through his dam, the Kent Mare, whose
dam aa One Eye, daughter of Bishop's Hambletonian, son of
Messenger. The dams of Mambrino Chief and Abdallah were
mares of unknown blood, and the possible influence of those
unknown mares in giving her sons the trotting force they
had should not be ignored. But these are merely historical
considerations, not matters for practical consideration for
the breeder to-day.

Mambrino was a bay horse foaled 1S06, bred by Lewis
Morris, "Westchester County, N, Y., and was by Messenger,
out of a daughter of imported Sour Krout. He never raced,
and was so little valued that history loses trace of him for
part of his career, He died in Dutchess County on or about
1831. He waB a large, coarse leggy horse, with well-defined
trotting-action.

His son Abdallah was bred by John Treadwell, Salisbury,
Long Island, and was foalded in 1823 by Amazonia, trot ting-
mare of unknown blood. He was an unattractive rat-tailed
horse, of vicious temper, and was little valued at any time.
So lightly was he thought of in Orange County, so a writer
states, that he wintered one year within sight of the spot
where his son Hambletonian afterward lived in honor, with
no better shelter than the leeward side of a haystack. Finally
cast off, he was given to a Long Island farmer, who Bold him
to a fisherman for §35. The fisherman tried to harness him,
but age had not subdued his ungovernable t-pirit, and he
rebelled with such violence that he was turned out and died
of neglect and famine on the Sandy beaches of Long Island.
This was in November, 1S54. He had trotted a mile in 3:10,
it iB stated, as a four-year-old, and considering that he never
was broken, that this was his natural gait, it must be con-
ceded he has some gift of speed.

Abdallah, as we have seen, got Rysdyk's Hambletonian out
of the Charles Kent mare, by Imported Beilfounder, a reput-
ed Norfolk trotter, and the Kent mare's dam was One Eye, by
Bishop's Hambletonian, Son ot Messenger. Besides this
greatest of trotting progenitors, Abdallah got three trotters
with recordB of 2:30 or better; many of his daughters pro-
duced trotters and sires and of trotters, and others of his
sons contributed in minor degrees to trotting-lines.

Hambletonian was foaled in 1849, and was that year
bought, with his dam, by William M. Rysdyk, of Chester,
Orange County, N. Y., who owned him untill he died. He
was a bay horse of excellent structure, but very plain, the
large head and.Roman face eBpecia ly rendered him objection-
able to the eye of the lover of form. Mr. Kysdyk never was
anxious to show the speed of hi- horse, but that he possessed
fair trotting capacity abundant evidence from many witnesses
demonstrates. As a three-year-old he trotted in public in
2:48, and, considering the time and circumstances, it marked
him as a great natural trotter, This world-famous progeni-
tor died March 27, 1S76.

It calls for a large book of records to tell in detail what the
Hambleionian family has accomplished on the turf. I shall
only be able to give an idea of its triumphs in general terms
and numbers. Forty of the sons and daughters of Rysdyk's
Hambletonian family have made trottiog-records ranging
from 2:17i to 2;30. One hundred and three sons of ltydsky's
Hambletouian have sired 494 trotters with records ranging
from 2:03| to 2:30. Thirty-nine daughters of Hamblelonion
have produced forty-five trotters with records of 2:30 or bet-
ter. His greatest sons are Alexander's Abdallah, Aberdeen
Dictator, Edward Everett, Electioneer, George Wilkes, Jiappy
Medium, Harold, Jay Gould, Masterlode, Messenger Do roc,
Middletown, Sentinel, Trathmore, Sweepstakes and Volun-
teer. These are not only great sires, but moBt of them the
head of great sub families. To follow the several lines down-
ward through successive generations with any degree of full-
ness would be wearisome to the reader not specially interest-
ed in speed production, and wruld involve an array of satis-
tical tables not within the scope of this article. In general
terms, however, it may be stated that the Hambletonian sub-

family founded by Alexander's Abdallah, Electioneer, George
Wilkes, Happy Medium, Harold and Volunteer are the most
highly esteemed, because the most productive. Alexander's
Abdallah got Goldsmith Maid, 2:13, the greatest of campaign-
ing mares, and he got Almont, one of the greatest trotling-
sires of any age, and Belmont, little less noted, he having
produced Nutwood, 2:18|, and Wedgewood, 2:19, both re-
nowned on the turf and in the stud. George \vilkes was a
king of the turf in his day, and to-day holds a higher rank as
a trotting-progenitor than any other horses living or dead, if
we except Hambletonian himself. He is the sire of more turf
performers than any other horse, and his sons evince the
same speed-producing power. The other son*? of Hambleton-
ian just named are in varying degrees less famous, but they
are all esteemed equine kings.

Mambrino Chief, the head of the family that ranks next to
that of Hambletonian, was foaled in Dutchess County, N. Y.,
in 1844, an'1 was got by Mambrino Paymaster, son of Mam-
brino, from a mare whose blood lines are lost iu the ''mists of
the west." She produced also Goliah and the Livingston
horse, trotters of respectable capacity, and whatever her blood
may have been she added to that of Mambrino Paymaster a
quickening and fructifying element. Mambrino Chief was a
fast trotter. "He was never in the hands of a trainer, yet he
could trot in 2:32, and doubtless in the hands of a trainer
cou.d show 2:20 far more easily than many of the great trot-
ters of our own day." Mambrino Chief got six trotters that
made records of 2:30 or better, the most renowned being the
famous Lady Thorn, 2:18J; twenty-three of his sons sired
seventy-five trotters, and fifteen of his daughters produced
nineteen trotters. His best sons were Woodford Mambrino,
2:21£, Clark Chief and Mambrino Patchen, brother to Lady
Thorn. The blood of Mambrino Chief, like that of the Clays,
American Stars, and, it may be said, all other trotting
branches,-has reached its greatest triumphs when blended
with that of Hambletonian and his sons and daughters.

The Champions, a sterling line of less note, are also
descendant from Mambrino, son of Messenger.

The Clay family of trotters was founded by Andrew Jack-
son, a trotter of high claSB in bis day. He was a son of
Young Bashaw, son of Grand Bashaw, a Barb imported from
Tripoli in 1820. Young Bashaw's dam was by the raoe-horse
First Consul, and his grandam was by Messenger. The dam
of Andrew Jackson was a mare of unknown blood that, it is
said, both trotted and paced. Andrew Jackson was foaled
1827 at Salem, N. Y., and died at Knightstown, Pa., in 1843.
His most noted sons, as trot ting-si res, were HeDry Clay and
Long Island Black Hawk, and some of his get were creditable
performers. From Henry Clay we have the line of sires
known through several generations by the name of Cassius
M. Clay, and two other eons of Henry Clay, besides the orig-
inal Cassius M. Clay, are known as Bires of trotters. Cassius
M. Clay, 1st, got George M. Patchen, the most famous horse
of the Clay line and founder of a valuable family.

Other noted sires of the Clay line are Cassius M. Clay, 22;
his son American Clay; Harry Clay, son of Cassius M. Clay,
20; The Moor, and his son Soltan, etc. The dam of old
Henry Clay was a Surrey, a Canadian trotting-mare of
unknown blood. The whole Clay family has been charged
with a lack of stamina, a charge unduly pressed and exagger-
ated, and some theorists imagine they rind an explanation in
the blood of Surrey. Be this as it may, Clay blood as an
auxiliary to Hambletonian strains has produced the grandest
results.

Long Island Black Hawk was a trotter and a sire of trotters
of some merit. The best line from him is through the great
Iowa horse, Green's Bashaw, grandson of Long Island Black
Hawk. The dam of Green's Bashaw was a half-sister to
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, she being out of the Charles Kent
mare by Bbllfounder.

The next noted family of trotters, the Black Hawks, fre-
quently called Morgans, properly originated in Vermont
Black Hawk, a horse whose breeding has never been satis-
factorily established, and is still seriously questioned. The
generally accepted version is that he was got by Sherman
Morgan, son of Justin Morgan, a pony-built horse of
unknown blood, from whose loins came an excellent class of
road-horses. The descendants of Justin Morgan had the
showy, trappy gait, conformation and other characteristics
that find their counterpart in certain Canadian families, and
after duly weighing all the facts presented as to Mb history, I
think the most reasonable conclujion is that he was of Cana-
dian descent. It is of little importance, however, as his
family (excepting tbe Black Hawk line, if that line really
doesbdong to it), the Morgan family proper hold no rank as a
trottinH-race, albeit they were good, stylish, useful horses for
the road and every-day uses, without the qualities essential
to prominence on the turf.

Vermont Black Hawk, the true progenitor of the so-called
Morgan family of trotters, was foaled in 1833, near Durham,
N. H., and, as I have said, is represented to be by Sherman
Morgan, out of a mare from New Brunswick, Canada.
Whatever his dam may have been, and the version just
given is of unquestionable authenticity, she undoubtedly
played the major part in giving to Black Hawk the degree of
trotting capacity — mediocre, it is true — which he possessed.
He was able to trot close to 2:40, and his reputed Bire, if wit-
nesses speak truly, "could not trot fast enough to go to
mill." From Black Hawk comes the Ethan Allen family,
the General Knox family, and other less prominent lines.
This trotting line reaches its highest plane in the family of
Daniel Lambert, son of Ethan Allen. Daniel Lambert must
be ranked little inferior as a producer of speed to any horse
that ever lived. He is still alive, though over thirty years of
age, and has the distinction, since the death of Happy Me-
dium, of having to his credit more trotters with records of
2:30 or better than any horse now living. His family has
undoubtedly suffered through injudicious crosses. Had his
blood been better reinforced with the Hambletonian strain,
supplying certain essentials which in itself is lacking, grand-
er results would have been produced. It is important to
note that Daniel Lambert's dam was a daughter of Ahdallah,
the sire of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, and from this fact,
coupled with the knowledge that he is infinitely a better
horse than his sire, and moreover far better than any horse
of his family', the reader can draw his own conclusion as to
what influence his dam exerted in making him what he is.

Tbe other broken and scattered groups descended from
Black Hawk need not be noticed iu detail, all being of minor
importance.

Now I have briefly outlined the origin of tbe four chief
trotting families — thn Hambletoniaus, the Mambrino Chiefs,
the Clays, and the Black Hawks. Of course I have left in-
numerable minor lines untouched, but I can not well com-
plete a sketch of the principal elements entering into the
trottiue blood of to-day without touching upon the groups
of families of pacing origin. Iu attempting to set aside and
classify the families of pacing i rigin by themselves one can
but approximately draw the line of demarcation for it can
not positively be asserted just to what extent pa .ng blood is
intermixed in the foundation lines of trotting blood. We

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can not assert positively that Hambletonian and Mambrinc
Chief did not carry pacing blood, for might it not have beer
carried in the one case through the unknown dam of Mam
brino Chief, in the other through the unknown dam of Ab
dallah? I do not say it is probable; I only point the possi
bihty. That the Clay lamily had a pacing strain is pretti
generally admitted; that the Black Hawk family carried th*(
blood of the Canadian horse is strongly probable; so that it
grouping the chief families of pacing origin together, I cai
not say that none other than these had pacing strains, bu
can say that the trotting strains now to be considered cer
tainly proceeded from known pacing foundations.

It is uselesss to discuss *the origin of the pacing gait, fo
even as horses trotted and as horses galloped, fo trotter
paced at a period "whereof the memory of man runneth no
to the contrary." On the frieze of the Parthenon at Athen
the hand of the sculptor left time-defying evidence that th
pacer was known in Greece when she was at the zenith o
her glory, four hundred years before the Christian era. Th
bronze horses of St. Marks in Venice were cast (probabl;
about the beginning of the Christian era) in the pacing atti
tude. During the Roman regime iu Britain we are told th
ambulalara was "perhaps the universal and traveling pao'
of the Romans. Fitz Stephen, a monk of Canterbury, writ
iug in the twelfth century, tellB us that at Smithfield, then
suburb of London, on Fridays "shows were held of well
bred horses exposed for 6ale," and he adds that it wa
"pleasant to see the nags, with their smooth and shin'
coats, smoothly ambling along." In 1558, Master Blunde
ville, one of the early English writers od the horse, said
"Some men have a breed of great horses, meete for the warr
and to serve in the field, others breed ambling horses of
mean stature, for the journey and to travel by the way
Some againe, a race of swift runne/s to run for wagers," et<
In the reign of Charles II a great impetus waB given to rac
ing, and continual importations of eastern blood flowed int
England. The race-horse was forming as a breed, and too
the first place in the affections of Englishmen. Before th
overwhelming tides of desert blood the pacer gradually b(
came extinct in England, until John Lawrence tells ns. i
1809, that "the people have lost all remembrance of th
amble." Indeed, it is the popular belief, wholly untenable
however, that the pacer never was known to exist in England
At the time of the founding of the American colonies th
pacer was at least popular, if not esteemed patrician as i
the early days; and as the horse-stock of the colonic
came chiefly from England, I think it is beyond questio
that in these importations came the ancestors of the America
and Canadian pacer. The horses of Rhode Island, known s
"Narragansett pacers," attained wide celebrity in the sevei
teenth century, and the pacer was the race-horse of tb
Rhode Islanders and Virginians of the olden times. The
were one of the great staple products of Rhode Island at th(
day, and were largely exported. But in time, as the colonic
grew in wealth, the pacer was scattered and crowded out b
larger, better horses, a race more acceptably Bulling tb
requirements of the people.

The namea of the families of pacing origin most frequent!
encountered in the choice blood-lines of our modern trottei
are the Pilots, tbe Blue Bulls, the Columbuses, the Hiatogai
the Copperbottoms, etc.

The originator of the Pilot family was a black pacing hon
that, according to tradition, and tradition only, came froi
Canada, and was probably foaled abont 1826. He;is famox
as the sire of Pilot Jr., a grey horse of much merit as a trottt
and sire of trotters. The blood of his dam 1b unknown. E
evinced the rare power to get trotters out of running mare
and two of his fastest and best were out of mares so bre(
Though he sired nine trotters with records raDging from 2:!
to 2:30, and although some of his sons, notably Bayard ao
Tattler, have proved successful Bires, it is through the ti
umphs of his daughters as brood-mares that he is mo
esteemed. Thirteen of these have produced twenty-six tro
ters with records of 2:30 or better, and among the produi
of Pilot Jr. mares are the two fastest trotters yet produoed-
Maud S., 2:08$, and Jay-Eye-See, 2:10.

The marvelous pacing horse Blue Bull is the phenomenc
of trotting-horse history. "A plebian of the plebians," g
by a horse on whom the atrocious name the family bear
was bestowed as a mark of opprobrium, a cripple with n
a line of distinguished blood to lend him worth, from tl
uses of an ignominious office he rose in his day, by she-
force of merit, to the front rank of trotti rig-sires. That
markable horse was foaled in Switzerland County, Ind.
1854, and died at Rushville, that State in 1880. He
wonderfully fast tX the pacing gait, and even after being cri
pled could show great flights of speed. For several rj
years he has figured as the sire of more trotters than
horse that ever lived, and it was only during 1S87 that th
honor passed from him to George Wilkes. Fifty-two of b
get have recordB ranging from 2:17£ to 2:30. At presen
while we can rank Blue Bull as a very great sire of Bpeod,
am not very sanguine that the future will rank him a gre
progenitor. His own lack of breeding, and the luck
breeding in mares to which he was bred are against
chances of his tribe taking high rank as a family. Still, takii
the individual himself (although I regard him as a phen
menal transmitter of Bpeed rather than as a great progenit "■
of trotters and sires of trotters), it must be conceded tb ':
in some respects he was the most remarkable horse of b
time. In estimating the rank of Blue Bull as a sire, in t
favor it must be remembered that by his own merit he fore*
himself, under the most untoward circumstances and
spite of prejudice, out of the very depths of obscurity in
the front rank of trotting-sires. Rich lineage did not atirs
to him fleet and pure-blooded mitrons. He made his rep
tation in an out-ot-the-way country town, and begot spe«
with unsurpassed uniformity upon the coldest of "cold" Moo
Only two or three of his performers are out of mares of ai
degree of good breeding, and under 6uch circumstances
transmitted speed so well that for a time he had more trottt
to his credit than any horse that ever lived. To say this
Blue Bull is full justice, and only that.

Of the other pacing families mentioned, the Columbus
are of Canadian origin. Tire original Columbus came from
town in the province of Quebec, "30 or 40 miles below Mo
treal." From this same mysterious region came St. Lawrem
another Canadian trotting-sire, and to the blood of tb
district is traced lines in many of our famous trotters
should like to know the truth as to the original stock of tb
part of the province of Quebec That tbere were there lo:
ago horses of the true trotting gait and instinct is undeniab!
The Hiatoga family traces to early Virginia pacing aucestl
Tbe tirst noted horse of the line was taken to Fairfield Count
Ohio, about 1840, iB known as Rice's Hiatoga, and from hi
the trotting-family of this name is descended. The Coppi
bottoms, a noted pacing family that figure in many trottt "
pedigrees, were, like the Columbuses and probably tbe Pilo*!
il is believed, of Canadian origin. Theoriginal was accortffl **£\
to the Trotting Register, taken from Canada to Keutuol
iu 1812,

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Another Canadian family that may or may not have been
-" of kindred blood to those just named, but a family far super-
" ior to any other of Canadian origin, is that bearing the name
4 of Koval George. The founder of this line was Tippoo, a horse
Z whose blood is unknown. I quite recently attempted to
■^ learn something futher about thi3 horse, but like many who
t have already investigated, I conld ascertain little that is new.
1 His son, Black Warrior, got Royal George, and from this line
h, a really good trotting family has been produced.
' A tribe that has held a foremost place in turf history as a
" oross for Hambletonian blood was that of American Star, a
ir horse that flourished previous to and in the early part of the
■-. career of Bysdyk's Hambletouian. The pedigree of this horse
'~ is extremely doubtfal, but he was a totter of some merit.
* From great numbers of his daughters bred to Hambletouian
a i goodly number of trotters came, but the family lacked the
, j capacity to transmit speed potently from generation to gener-
V ition, and its only standing as a trotting lint rests upon what
■m Hambletonian accomplished upon its daughters.
; Other sources and minor branches of trotting families
.i there are innumerable, but I have touched upon the chief
J fountains from which came the currents blended in the
7? irotting breed of to-day. Now, after a brief paragraph or
'.* two on the subject of the progress in speed made by the
•4 trotter, the historical part of my sketch will close, and we
^ jonclude with remarks upon the principles on which the
■'„ ;rotter is intelligently bred, his geneial usefulness, and cog-
-Trcate aspects of the subject.

^ The first recorded trotting performance in America was
■ tjihatof Yankee, at Harlem, N. Y., July 6, 1S06. The time
i|was 2:59, but the track was not a full mile. At Philadelphia,
.ugust, 1S10, a "Boston horse" trotted a mile to harness in
:48V, but the next best performance I find in ISIS, and then
he time is only 3:00. To estimate the progress in speed
jade by the trotter in consequence of his being bred for
is special purpose we must approximate his extreme
^peed at the beginning of the founding of the breed. If we
Jake for granted that Yankee could trot a mile in 3:00 in
3806. in contrast with the 2:0S| of Maud S. in 18S5, we have
i difference of 0:51^ in seventy-nine years. But it would be
jrrooeous to conclude that the extreme speed capacity of the
.rotter of to-day is over 0:50 to the mile faster than that of
/he trotter of eighty years 8go. Improved tracks, appliances
ind methods have accomplished much. If we could approxi-
mate just how much of the improvment in speed is due to
he improved tracks, appliances and methods we could then
jive to improved blood its share of credit. Guarding, then,
igaicst the error of giving all the honor to superiority of
)lood, let us note step by step the improvement in the ex-
'reme speed of the trotter.

From the performances above noted I think it fair to ap-
proximate the extreme speed of the trotter previous to 1320
it 2:50 lo the mile, in harness. From that date recorded
,ierformances are plentiful, and furnish us a safe guide. In
.826 Topgallant went throe miles in 8:11 and this sustained
■ipeed at the rate of 2-.43§ is certainly better than a mile in
iMO. In 1884 the black gelding Edwin Forrest went a mile
rioder the saddle in 2:3H; in 1S39 Drover paced in 2:28. In
844 Lady Suffolk trotted under saddle in 2:26i; in the same
'ear Unknown oaced to wagon in 2:23. In the next decade
!?lora Temple trotted in 2 :19|, and in the same decade the
marvelous pacing mare Pocahontas went the mile to wagon
nS:17$. The 8 tars of the following decade were Dexter,
B:17$, and Lady Thorn 2:18*. In the next period Goldsmith
Efaid, 2:14; Hopeful, 2:14f; Earns, 2:13^ and Lula, 2:14|,
represented the limits of trotting-speed. St. Julian trotted
m 2:12$ in 1S79, but reached his limit, 2:11£, the following
pear. In 1884, Jay-Eye-See astonished the world by trotting
[he mile in 2:10, but the next year Maud S,, by trotting in
In 2:08|; set a mark of speed in harness not since ap-
proached. The pacer Johnston, by doing the same task in
n 2:06|-, demonstrated that the latteral gait is still the
| as test.

I But we have been dealing in the performances of phen-
I'meLal animals. I will now, by taking the average of the
live fastest performances for each decade since 1820, show
Khat may fairly be called the extreme speed of the trotting-
lorse and his gradual gain in speed since the beginning of
ast trotting:

AVERAGE EXTREME SPEED.

made on what the verdict of the ballot-box may be? It is ab-
surd to demand that an honorable public amusement, serv-
ing as well the production in higher form and value of a
great staple of our commerce be abandoned because un-
worthy men participate therein. Prime essentials of horses
in their highest form are speed and endurance, and how can
their speed and endurance be adequately rested except by
putting them in contest? The farmer who breeds a beef cow,
or the coarser varieties of horses for more menial service than
between the carriage shafts, contests for premiums with his
neighbor at the county fair. Shall his brother who breeds
for the speed that is essential to his chosen horse be tabooed
for likewise seeking the honor of a premium in his class — a
certificate of the triumph of his endeavor to produce an ani-
mal of special excellence? But argument on this point is
superfluous, tor every person of intelligence recognizes the
use, and indeed the absolute necessity of the track test.
Without it our high type of fleet and beautiful horses of
great price would degenerate into a sluggish, lumbering,
spiritless tribe of little worth.

The value of the trotting-bred horse has been constantly
on the increase, until now the breeding business is a vast in-
terest to which unlimited capital is devoted. That the trot-
ter should be in America a more valued breed than his
brother aristocrat, the thoroughbred, iB natural. If the
thoroughbred race-horse fails to develop the speed, stamina
and disposition necessary to success on the turf, he is almost
worthless. He is a good racing machine or he is nothing.
But on the other hand rhe trotter, even if he lacks the ca-
pacities essential to success on the turf; is still, if bred wise-
ly, valuable. For the family carriage, for the park, for the
road, for the farm, his versatile gifts make him profitable,
even though he fails on the turf. When I speak, therefore,
of the trotter the reader will remember that I refer not al-
ways to a racing animal, but to a light harness horse, that is
only produced in the best form when trotting bred.

Very seldom has a better test of the relative value of trot-
ting and running (or thoroughbred) horses been offered than
in October, 1SS6 when two great breeding studs, one of
thoroughbred, the other of trotting horses, were dispersed
under the hammer. At Louisville, £y., tie late Juhn C.
McFerran had founded and established rhe Glenview Stud,
which rose to the front rank of "nurseries of trotters." At
Jobstown, N. J., Mr. Pierre Lorillard's Kancocas Stud of
thoroughbreds, the choicest of the land, is situated. Dis-
persal sales were held of these famous collections within a
few days of each other, and the following averages were real-
ized:

BAXCOCAS THOEOUGHBBEDS.

Average for stallions S6,*90 CO

Average for brood-mares 1,422 27

Grand average for atallions and brood-mares 51,721 62

GLEXVIEW TROITEES .

Average for stallions 312.7S0 00

Average for brood-maros 1,678 00

1820to 18:10 2:42

1830 to 1840 2::5i

1840 to 1850 2:28£

1850 to 1860 2:25

I860 to 1870 2:lfeJ

1870 to 1880 2:14

I880tol887 2-11*

The question as to what rate of speed the trotter will ul
mately attain has been much discussed, and some have aB-
fumed to fix the limit. This is the merest speculation. A
onsensus of public opinion of horsemen in 1860 would have
iied the limit of the trotter's speed at Flora Temple's mark.
Then Ethan Allen, harnessed with a runner, went a mile in
:16, men thought it would never be equaled, and the popu-
ir opinion certainly was that no horse could do it alone.
inly a little over twenty years ago it waB timidly that Hiram
J Voodruff ventured the forecast that Dexter would beat Flora
'emple's record; but to-day a gap of eleven seconds is open
*tween Flora Temple's record and that of Maud S., and up-
wards of one hundred and forty horses have surpassed
lora's performances. In view of the fact that the trotting
•reed is yet in its infanoy, and that the average of extreme
rotting speed is steadily advancing toward two minutes, I
oink it rather absurd that men assume to fix a limit and a
ime when progress will suddenly cease.

At the outset I explained why I should deal pretty fully
nth the turf history of the trotter, while still considering
im chiefly as a horse whose great value consists not wholly
a turf uses, but rather in his adaptibility to serve the re-
uirements of the American people. The greater a road or
ark horse's natural speed is, the greater his value, and it is
alue we breed for after all. Whatever may be the views of
he reader as to the other influences of the trotting-track, he
mst admit that it has been the chief agency in bringing the
merican light-harness horse to a point of excellence un-
called and unapproached by any other breed. The love of
le turf is deeply rooted in America as well as in England,
nd I think this devotion to "the sport of kings" is greatly
ue to an eminently proper feeling that the improvement of
le higher kinds of horses depends mainly upon turf tests.
It is certain," says an old English writer, "that horse-rac-
•*■■ lg wa3 the means of converting the old lumbering horse of
ais country into the elegant, graceful and pre-eminently
eet animal of * the present century." This ap-

tiee as well to our beautiful trotting-bred horse of to-day.
'he true horseman deplores everything that tends to de-
grade the turf more sincerely and deeply than do the
J harisees, who ignorantly rail against the horse and the test
[lfltead of against the men who practice abuses. Excessive

I string, and indeed gambling, are undeniably practiced on
16 turf, but men bet on all affairs of doubtful issue as well.
I aall we therefore silence the public voicelest wagers be

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Grand average for stallions and brood-maras $2,238 75

These prices, it must be remembered, represent the values,
as determined by the public in 1S86, of the most fashionable
blood, and of course either of trotters or thoroughbreds only
those bred in lines of blood renowned on the turf woul i
realize prices approximating these.

The very first question confronting the practical man con-
templating a profitable business in horse-breeding is: ''What
is the most profitable horse to breed?" I think the most
profitable horse for any man to breed is the one he under-
stands the best. But to the breeder that is not an expert in
any particular branch, beyond doubt the most profitable
class of horses are those salable for roadsters, for city and
general driving. This is the horse that moat eminently fits
the title " light harness horse." He should be large, say
about sixteen hands high, with substance, fair speed, good
disposition and beauty. The horse to possess all these quali-
ties combined in one valued whole is produced from trotting
blood. If we are not breeding especially for speed we need
not of course particularly select the most fashionable blood.
In almost any trotting-bred animal sufficient speed for the
purpose will be found. The selection should be directed
chiefly to securing size, style, dooility, form and quality.
Still, it is well not to forget that the rule is, the better the
blood the better the horse, and the better the pedigree the
mure money yonr horse will bring in the market. To breed
this class of horses does not call for large expenditures. _ In
almost every county in the land can be found some trotting-
bred stallion of good size and individuality available at a
moderate fee. Mares suitable to produce the horse we are
discussing can be secured at prices not above their intrinsic
value; if he breeds a sound, handsome trotting-bred mare to
a stallion of equal qualifications there is hardly a possibility
that, intelligently managed, the transaction will not result
profitably to the "average American farmer. Though the time
may come when ultra-fashionable trotting blood will not sell
for the seemingly fabulous prices of to-day, there is not the
slightest doubt that a tine-blooded driving horse of size and
beauty will always sell at a price making his production
profitable. To the general farmer and small breeder, then, I
would say, breed the horse that is the surest always to bring
a payiDg price, for then you reduce the risk of loss to the
minimum; then the profit is most sure, depending upon the
intrinsic worth of the animal rather than upon the shifting
fashion in blood, or the uncertain chances of distinctien on
the turf. You are breeding for business, not for sport. Se-
lect a sire of sufficient size and solid, good color, with trot-
ting action of a high order, well-bred, handsome, and stylish
in °the family carriage; fast enough for the road; strong
eoough for all purposes of the farm; with the right, kindly
disposition for all purposes of a family horse, and with
nerve and speed enough for all the purposes of the gentle-
man driver. Now, get a mare approximating this standard,
and you are in a position to breed the most valuable, the
most usefol, and the most profitable horse that exists. He
will draw the plow, or haul a load to market, or perform any
task better, infinitely better, than a heavy, sluggish animal.
Then put him in the family carriage and he will challenge
the adm. ration of all who see him floating aloog in the pride
of his beauty. There iB satisfaction, enjoyment and profit in
this horse, for he is elegant, beautiful, and useful in all
places. Such horses are always in demand and always sal-
able at a remunerative price in keeping with the form, size,
style, speed, and breeding of the individual. Beauty, size
and style are the first consideration in breeding this peerless
carriage horse. No matter what the speed or pedigree of a
stallion may be, if he has not good size and substance, and
does not carrv himself magnificently and stylishly, he will
not do to breed the ideal carriage horse from. Breeders who
can afford to breed for speed alone may patronize fast but
undersized stallions, but a small breeder can not afford to do
it; and, indeed, I doubt if any one can afford to do it. If a
small horse is a phenomenal trotter he is worth something; if
his speed is only that of an average horse he is a "losing
speculation."

See that you get size ranging from 15:3 to 16:2 hands and
weighs from 1,100 to 1,250 pounds. The most profitable
horse is within these bounds. The favorite color is solid bay
with black points, and lofty carriage and elastic gaitjare essen-
tial. The conformation of the highest type of the'trotter is
the best, with clean limbs, tine coat, and the general charac-
teristics of good breeing.

It is strange, yet true, that some misguided, but very estim-
able, people look upon speed (and necessarily good breeding)
as undesirable in a horse. If a horse can do anything else
well, does it not add to his value to have the ability to draw
the carriage fast? One to sell for road purposes for §500 to
$1,000 must have a fair degree of speed, and to have a fair
degree of speed he must have a fair degree of breeding. So
that, while being careful to secure first the size, style end
beauty, the better bred your horse is, the more pure trotting-
blood you get in him, the better. This may be accepted as
an important truth in regard to breeding this grand type of
horse. After the requisite size andstjleis secored, the better
the trot ting-blood the greater the value of the horse. But
while having due regard to speed, size and beauty mast be
first aims, and they should not be sacrificed to any other con-
sideration. Other things being equal, the fastest and best-
bred carriage horse is, of coarse, the mnst valuable, so that
the wise breeder will seek, while keeping up the physical
standard, to strengthen the trotting-inheriiance and improve
the blood. It is still always well to remember that the men
who make money breeding trotters are they who aim firs! and
constantly to breed trotters, and he who woold succeed in
breeding carriage and park horses will aim first and con-
stantly to breed carriage and park horses. Have a purpose
in breeding, and breed true to that purpose.

Breed a mare that approaches your id, al of what the horse
you seek to produce should be to a stallion the nearest to that
ideal. Breed to a hors; of size, substance and beauty, whose
progeny demonstrate that he ge.s size, substance and beauty
uniformly, and that they are characteristic of his blood.
Breed to a horse that is above the suspicion of unsoundness
in auy particular. Breed to a horse of good action and good
speed, whose colts are pure and positive in their gair, and
breed to the horse that with all these qualities corobiLes a
strong trotting inheritance, and you cannot fail to pioduce
horses that will command remunerative prices for the paik
and the road and be a source of pleasure and profit in what-
ever sphere they are used.

Although it has often resulted profitable, I do not conceive
it to be wise or judicious for the ordinary farmer or small
breeder to embark in the business of producing horses purely
for mrf purposes. But if he aims to produce a turf nor.-e.
and still, in accordance with the courses advocate above,
protects himself by so selecting breeding stock that the off-
spring will, whether with speed sufficient for the tnrf or not,
still pay more than the cost of the production, he is certainly
not increasing the risks any, and certainly is increasing the
chances of very large profits. This involves grading up to
the most fashionable trotting blood, while preserving great
excellence of structure, which should be an aim with every
breeder, great or small, pursued with an energy and enter-
prise shaped to his circumstances.

To produce a horse with the especial capacity of turf fitness
calls for a knowledge of the principles of breeding, an acquain-
tance with blood fines and their characteristics, and a famili-
arity with the qualifications necessary in turf hores, their pro-
duction and development, which few men have the oppor-
tunity of acquiring. Breeding for trotting speed is a special,
and it may be said professional, line of animal production,
and unlefcs a breeder be a viry close student of the sutject,
with a thorough mast. ry of the records and of all theories
and practice of breeding, it will be wise for him to leave the
production of horses, the profit in which depends on their
fitness for the turf, to those whose special business it is, and
who are specially equipped for it. The fortunes of the turf
are, at best, uncertain.

Every breeder of domestic animals should feel an obligation
to himself to muster the cardinal principles underlying repro-
duction of desired qualifications in stock, and in conclusion
a brief resume of tnese central principles seems in order.
I do not propose to deal minutely with the complexities of
the subject or to discass theories, unless a plain statement of
certain principles of natural law may be seen to combat or
sunport certain theories of breeding. He who would arrive
at sound conclusions on this or any subject should dismiss
prejudices and preconceived opinions and follow the truth,
no matter to where it leads.

Perhaps the most direct declaration of the true principles
of scientific breeding is to say that they are comprised wholly
in the law of heredity, and that just so far as any theory
agrees with this universal law it is right; but at the point
where any theory conflicts with a known principle of here-
dity, there does it leave the realm of reason and truth, and
rest itself in error. Horses, as well as meD, are what
they inherit, or rather, I should say, the creatures of inherited
characreristics and instincts. In the blood of every being is
represented the distinctive qualities of both its parents, and
through them his four grand-parents, eight great-grand-par-
ents, and so on until, if we go back five generations, we find
that he has a line of inheritance to thirty-two distinct
sources. In this being the characteristics of one ancestor
may dominate; in his full brother the peculiarities of another
in the line of inheritance may rule. And so if we investigate
we find that every peculiarity, every virtnre, every vice, every
talent, every weakness noticeable in the living subject of to-
day had its counterpart in some degree, if not in the imme-
diate parents, in some ancestor more or less remote This
truth we express in the oft-quoted maxim: Like produces
like or the likeness of some ancestor.

It is, then, patent to thf mind that the more diverse the
inherited capacities of the parents are the less certainly can
we forttell what special qualities will be most conspicuous in
the offspring. If one special characteristic was noticeable in
the parents, the grant parents and the great-grand parents
the offspring is infinitely more certain to have that special
characteristic in a highly developed form than if some of the
ancestors were remarkable for an antagonistic characteristic.
It is by the light of this law which gives uniform results in
exact proportion to the strength and harmony of the in-
heritance that we must be guided in breeding, and if we are
to sneceed this truth must be the foundation on which we
build.

Scientific breeding consists in throwing the strength of all
the inherited tendencies into one channel, concentrating all
the ruling forces on one objective point, and thus aiming at
a certain result. If the purpose be to get a draft-house, it
then behooves us to mate a sire and dam of draft-blood that
have themselves shown their capability at a draft-horse's
work. If we want a runniug-horae, reason tells us to go to a
running-bred stallion with a running-bred mare, and both
the stallion and the mare should be animals that have de-
monstrated their ability to run fast. If either hod a trotting-
bred sire or dam or a trotting-bred. grand-sire or grandam,
oui chances of getting a phenomenal runner are much dimin-

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ished, for then the inheritance is not nnbroken — it is divided.
And the same reason that tells ns to get a draft-horse or a
ranning-horse does not desert ns in breeding the trotters.
We should couple a sire or dam of trotting-inheritance and
that are themselves trotters, and we must ]udge of the merits
of the prospective colt according to the trotting^merits of sire
and dam the grand-sire and grandam, and so on backward, our
chances being in proportion to the strength and unity of the
ainherince. If we find trotting and trotting-bred ancestors
fcr foar or five generations backward, we can'.expect success
inn measure corresponding to the trotting merits of these an-
cestors* and especially the immediate ones, and the nearer we
find a blood-line broken by the innax of current calcalated
to neutralize the trotting instinct, the greater is the danger
of our colt developing tendencies averse to the steady fast
trot.

All the varying types of animals of the same species are
descendants of common ancestors. The clumsy, slumbering
cart-horse and the fleet and beautiful racer have come to us
from a common source. The difference from the original
type, or rather the evolution of many types from one. are the
result to effect which many and complex causes were con-
tribulive. The same variety of animals subjected to differ-
ent euvironments, conditions, and uses will through time so
change in characteristics that the unthinking would question
that they sprang from a common parentage.

A radical divergence from an original type can be effected
ami, indeed, a variety created, we might say, by developing
a special acquired characteristic by exercise and use, and by
breeding for the perpetuation and reproduction of that spe-
cial characteristic. When racing began in England horses
were trained and used for the race and then selected to breed
for their racing capacity. Thus through a long series of
generations the English evolved from the coarse native
stock and the Arab a horse essentially different from either,
and vastly superior to either in the special use for which the
variety is bred — the capacity to race at the gallop. The evo-
lution of the trotting-breed, yet in its infancy, proceeds on
the same principle.

The offspring of the first pair in which a special habit was
developed would, as a rule, excel at that habit more readily
than either of the parents. But as reversion to more or less
remote ancestors is a principle in inheritance, the offspring
of this pair might inherit strongly the characteristics of their
agrndparents, in which the special habit for which the
breeder is striving has not been acquired. Hence, early
after grafting a qnality in the blood the transmission of that
q-iality is very uncertain. The chances of reversion to
grandparents are much less than to parents; to great-grand-
pareuts much less than to grandparents, and so on. The
risk of reproducing an undesirable quality of an ancestor is
lessened as we breed away from that ancestor. On the other
hand, by developing an acquired habit in every generation,
and selecting and mating parents possessing the hahit or
qualification in the highest degree, we gradnally fix it as a
matter of inheritance and instinct, and in each generation, as
we proceed, the certainty of success in reproducing the de-
sired qualification becomes greater and the risk of failure
less. If, then, every ancestor for all near (say five or six)
generations were trotters, oar chances of producing a trotter
are very great, but if some of the ancestors were not trotters
or trotting-bred a reversion to them is possible. The danger
of failure to produce the quality we desire increases just in
proportion to the nnmber and contiguity of the ancestors not
possessing that quality in the inheritance. "Heredity trans-
mits with certainty only what becomes a fixed characteristic
in the race."

The influence of selection in breeding can hardly be over-
rated, and the breeder who is wise will never forget that the
dam is at least as important as the sire. "Selection," says
Yonatt, "enables the agriculturist not only to modify the
char-icter of his Block, but to change it altogether. It is the
magician's wand by means of which he may summon into
life whatever form and mold he pleases." Darwin, in his
Origin of Species, says cogently: "We cannot sappose that
all the breed were suddenly produced as perfect and as use-
f q1 as we now see them; indeed, in many cases we know
that this has not been their history. The key is man's power
of accnmalative selection; nature gives successive variations;
man addB them up in certain directions useful to him. In
this sense he may be said to have made himself useful
breeds." How important, then, it is to make our selections
accumulative; to at every cross accamulate an additional in-
heritance of the quality we seek to reproduce.

That acquired habits or capacities are strengthened by de-
velopment and use is undeniable, and equally undeniable is
it that by disuse acquired habits and capacities are lost.
Darwin declares that "as modifications arise from and are
increased by use or habit and are diminished or lost by dis
use, so I dc not doubt it has been the instincts." A very
striking exemplification of the truth of this proposition is
furnished in the history of American horse breeding. The
case is so directly to the point and so interesting, that I here
transcribe the account as published years ago:

In Abbeville District, 8. C, in the last century, Mr. Richard A.
Bapley was a Urge breeder of thoroughbred horses. He was an Eng-
lishman, and brought over a number of the most fashionably. bred
stallions and mares that could be found in Great Britain. His taste
and fancy led him to prefer the race-horso for all purposes of life on
his estate, bnt he never trained or'riced any of them. Believing in
bloDd -»s be did, he was scrupulously careful in all the crosses he
made, and thus be had a great herd ot pure-brod animals that bad
never seen a race-course. He kept up bis fancy for many years and
through several generations of horses. At last the attention of racing
men was called to this elegant Btud of pure-bred animals. And num-
bers of them were selected and tried, bnt with all their purity of
lineage and superior elegance of form, they were found not to be race-
horses. The inheritance of speed had been neglected till It was lost
for want of use of it.

To sum up, the following propositions may be accepted
without qualification as principles that govern the transmis-
sion and reproduction of special qualities in all the animnl
world: (I) Acquired habits and instincts are transmissible
and become hereditary. Therefore (2) habits of action may
be created and established by training and use, and these
habiis become an hereditary instinct in tbe descendants of
the animals in which they were established. (3) This hered-
itary instinct is increased, intensified and strengthened by
development, and is therefore transmitted by developed ani-
mals in an increased and intensified degree. (4) On the
other hand, by non-development and disuse the inBtinct be-
comes weakened, and finally, in a series of generations, is
lost.

I need not point the application of these principles in tbe
1 usineBS of breeding trotters. Their essence is, breed tbe
i-rotter from parents that are trotters individually and trot-
ters in inheritance,

Many superficial writers on the horse, trotter and runner,

treat him simply as a machine, and forget that he has a men-

*al organization. That the disposition to trot fast and the

imposition to run fast are just as much hereditary instincts

as is the disposition of the pointer-dog to point, no intelli-

gent, thinking man will deny. I do not for a moment under-
rate the doty to be performed by the physical organization,
but just as the muscles governing the fingers, the wrist and
the arm ot the writer obey his will in tracing the lettes of a
word, so do the muecles of a horse controlling the use of his
limbs obey his will. Hence speed of any certain order is
primarily a mental quality — an instinct. The physical struc-
ture is the machine, the will the motive power, and each is a
mutual necessity. The trotting horse that can trot the fast-
est and tbe farthest is the one that has the Btrongest trotting
instinct combined with the most perfect physical organiza-
tion. While without the physical ability, the instinct wili
not enable the horse to perform, neither will the most per
feet form aud structure make a trotter without the instinct
to trot. The idea, then, that an animal of a certain form,
with no trotting inheritance, is desirable to breed from, for
trotting speed is clearly fallacious, nnd he who advances it
must forget the supremacy of the mental over the physical
organization.

Notwithstanding this, it is no less the duty of the hour to
breed for high form and speed, I think in the constant
striving after speed alooe, the essentials of form, size and
finish are being grievously overlooked. They may perhaps
be overlooked without ruinous consequences to the breeder
of turf horses, but he who wonld breed for the more solid
purposes of every-day use and to meet an every-day market,
cannot overlook them and succeed.

I have not set down these fundamental principles of breed-
ing with the purpose of touching any but the great central
truths with which no successful breeder can be unfamiliar.
I have in this article merely sought to mark, by tracing his
history and pointing his fitness foi the every-day uses of the
American people, the plice the trotting-bred horse holds in
the equine world and the claims he has on the regard of the
people of the nation. I am convinced that the American
horse is the best type of the equine race, the most practical
and the most valued. His importance to our commerce, the
wide range of uses he serves so well, and his peculiar excel-
lence and beauty in the places which no other type can filL
are reasons sufficient that the American light-harness horse
and the intelligent methods of his production should hold a
foremost place in the business of the agricultural classes of
the nation.

A Great Day at Hartford.

As will be learned from the following account, the day
when the $10,000 purse was decided at Hartford, deserves a
high place in the records. Three races, which it took fifteen
heats to decide twelve of them on that afternoon:

Haetford, Conn., Sept. 5. — Over ten thousand people
were present at Charter Oak Park to witness the great $10,-
000 race. The weather was fine and the track very fast.
The unfinished race, of which three heats had been trotted,
Protection winning two and Gean Smith the third, was also
completed. Gean Smith, to the surprise of the backers,
captured the fourth heat in 2:lSi. Protection won the next
heat and race in 2:19£.

The first regular event of the day was the 2:33 class trot.
Cleon was the favorite, selling at $70, field $40.

When the horses got off for the first heat, Elda B dashed
to the front. Cleon came on again, but could not go by
Elda B, who won by two lengths in 2:22.

In the second heat Cleon at once went to the front, al-
though B. B. Custer tried very hard to collar him. Cleon
went out and went nnder the wire winning easily. Elda B.
just got inside tha flag. In the third heat Mabel S. came up
to the front and beat Cleon in. The fourth heat was taken
by B. B. Custer, which split the race all up and the bettors
began to hedge, which made the betting very brisk. Cleon,
however, was game and took the next two heats and race.

Although great faith had been put in Guy for tbe $10,000
race, and a great deal of money had been placed on him, he
was shut out in tbe first heat, to the intense chagrin cf his
backers. In the pools Guy sold for $200, White Stocking
$150. T. T. S. $110, Thornless $65, Spofford $50, Kit Curry
$40 Pilot Knox $10.

As usual Guy acted badly in scoring' and it took quite
some time to get the field off. The word was finally given to
a good start, but Guy broke badly and did not strike a trot
and was distanced, as was Pilot Knox, in 2:1S^. Spofford,
Kit Curry and T. T. S. fought all the way f'own the stretch,
but Spofford won by a head from T. T. S.

They started very evenly in the second beat. Kit Curry
went to the front at the quarter and opened up quite a good
deal of daylight. Then White Stockings had a try at her,
but broke, then Kit Curry won the heat by nearly two lengths.
Time. 2:13}.

In the third heat Kit Curry seemed to have everything her
own way, bnt Spofford collared her in the homestretch and
won by a head in 2:19}. Spofford then went on and won the
ourth heat and rase in 2:18$.

The 2:27 class race was postponed until to-morrow. Dark-
ness won tbe first heat in 2 :22^ For Friday a sDecial race
has been arranged for Guy, who is to try and beat his own
recoid of 2:144. The free for all race has been declared off.
The records were lowered in all three racee to-day. Sum-
maries follow:

Purse SI ,50f : 2 :22 class.

John Splan's b g Protection by Ernest Splan 7 116 1

J. H. Goldsmith's Gean Smith Goldsmith 1 2 7 16

James Golden's b g Ernest Mallravers Golden 2 3 2 2 2

C. S. Green's b m.Lucille's Baby • Green 3 6 3 3 3

J. Murphy's ch no Clara Murpby 4 6 4 4 4

F. M. Dodge'sb g WK 6 4 6 6 6

J. Yereance's ch m Perplexed Tereance 8 T 8 7dJs

T. Sugden's blk g Olaf Bass 6 8 G dr.

Time. 2.1'Jl— 2 191— 2.22*— 2.18i— 2.191.
Purse $1,000; 2.33 class; trotting.

J. H. Goldsmith's b c Cleon Goldsmith 2 15 2 11

W H. McCarthy's bg B B Custer...... McCarthy C 2 3 12 3

J. S. Brown's b m Elda B Brown 1 6 2 3 4 4

J. W. Shea's b m Mabel S Shea J 4 16 3 2

H. G. Smith's blk s Idol Gift .Smith 3 3 6 6 6 ro

C. L. Vizard's b m Kensett F Vizard 5 C 4 4 B ro

E. O. Sanderson's et g Charlie C Sanderson dls.

Time, 2:2^— 2:23j-2;22l—2;22j— 2:22 -2:'j5j.
Charter Oak Guaranteed Stake; 810,000.

J. E. Turner blk g Spofford, by Kentucky Prince Turner 16 11

H. D. Kycer's br m Kit Curry, by Marabrlno Bruce Kyger 3 1 rj

G. Uaner'schgTT S Don g«y k Haner 2 2 6 1

B. Stewart's bg White Slockings SpHn 4 4 3 3

Milburn Stock Farm's b g Thornless. Stork and Vac Ness 6 3 4 6

W. J. GoHon's blk g Gny Saunders dls

J. H. May's br a i Hot Knox Bo we a dls

Time-2;18J, 2:19}, 2:19}, 2:18).

Billy Wright, an EoglUh jockey on Mr. Stokes' ranch near
Laramie City, was thrown from his horse while vaulting a
hurdle recently, his head coming in contact with a spike
which protruded from the hurdle. The spike penetrated
about an ioch into his temple, and it is presumed that he
will die from the effects.

Steamboat Racing.

The following account of a race between the two crack
b^ats of the lower Mississippi, will be read with interest, and
there was another of still earlier date which raised great ex-
citement on the upper river. We cannot recall the year, but
it mast have been in the fifties, and at tbe time the main
business of the stream was done by Doats rnnniog from
Galena to St. Paul. The Nominee was the crack boat and she
belonged to the regular packet company, of which Orrin
Smith was President. The competing company was man-
aged by Captain Harris, an uncle of Ben E. Harris of San
Francisco, who wab determined to have a boat which could
take tbe horns from the pilot-house of the Nominee. There
was not time to build one, but a fast Ohio Biver boat was for

sale, the Newton. We have forgotten what the pro-

nomen was, but the Newton part is certainly correct. When
6he was brought up the rivei she stopped at Sabula to
"wood.'* This was done by boats going up the river taking
a flat in tow on which the wood was piled, towing it up the
river until the wood wai transferred, when she was floated
back. The Newton went away at such a racing clip that the
flatboat was likely to be run under, and the speed had to be
slackened until the load was taken from the bow. The
amount wagered was reported to be $5,000 a 6ide in the main
match, though in every town more or less was ventared.

The Nominee was the greatest favorite, especially in Ga-
lena, and a few who saw the flatboat incident went there to
get their money on. No one paid much attention to an old
stern-wheeler that laid at the Galena levee. She badly
needed painting, and piepented a strong contrast to the
handsome packets, resplendent in white and gold, which
were entered for the race. The lines were cast loose at the
same time on the Nominee and the Newton, the old stern-
wheeler leaving some minntes later. Caleb Cope could be
traced on the pilot house in plain letters, 'and she was a
strange craft in that part of the river. This was not an un-
usual occurrence, so that her departure so soon after the
racers awakened no comment; and that she had any connec-
tion with the race none dreamed. Slow work turning around
tbe sharp curves of Fever river, and the seven miles which
intervened between Galena nnd the Father of Waters, was as
tedious a prelude as the scoring of a large held of trotters, or
the starting of a score of two-year-olds. But from the smoke
pouring from the chimneys aud the bustle in front of the
furnaces it was evident that there would be no lack of steam
when the time came to use it. The stipulations were that
passengers and light freight be taken on at the different land-
ings, and it was not long until the part which the boat with
the Quaker name was to play was known. She would run
alongside the Newton, take her passengers and freight, land
them at their place of destination, receive what was there for
the Newton, close the gap and transfer the load. This was
not all. Going up she took the wood-boats in tow. relieved
them of their wood and place that on the lower deck of the
Newton while she was going at her best. It was a decided
"scoop," giving an advantage which would overcome a big
difference of speed. If our remembrance be correct, how-
ever, a subsequent trial proved the Newton the fastest at an
"even bitch."

Since writing the above we learn from Captain Harris that
the full name of the boat was the "West Newton."

The greatest steamboat race that was ever run in the world
was that which occurred in June, 1S70, from New Orleans
to St. Louis, between the Bobert E. Lee and the Natchez.
The latter was built at Cincinnati, was commanded by Cap-
tain T. P. Leathers, and in June of the above year made the
fastest time on record from New Orleans to St. Lonis. 127S
miles, in three days, twenty-one hours aud forty-eight
minutes. The Bobert E. Lee was built at New Albany dur-
ing the war, and was towed across the river to the Kentucky
side to have her name painted on her wheel-house, a matter
tbat was deemed prudent in those exciting times. She-
was commanded by Captain John W. Cannon, who died al
Frankfort,, Ky., in 1S82.

There was great rivalry between the boats, and when the
Natchez made her great run, Captain Cannon determined to
beat it. He stripped the Lee for the race — removed all parts
of her upper works which were calculated to catch the wind-
removed all rigging and outfit that could be dispensed with
to lighten her; engaged the steamer Frank Pargoud to pre-
cede her a hundred miles up the river to supply coal; ar-
ranged with coal-yards to have fuel flats awaiting her in the
middle of the river at given points, to be taken in tow under
way until the coal could be transferred to the deck of the
Lee, and then to be cut loose and float back. He refused all
business of every kind, and would receive no passengers.
The Natchez returned to New Orleans and received a few
hundred tons of freight and a few passengers, and was ad-
vertised to leave for St. Louis, Jnne 30tb.

In the afternoon the Bobert E. Lee backed out from the
levee, and five minntes later the Natchez followed her. The
whole country watched the race with breathless interest as
it had been extensively advertised by the press, and ihe tele-
graph attended its progress along the river at every point.
At all the principal cities— Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena and
Memphis— people from many miles were present to see the
racers pass, and the time of passing wus cubled to Europe.
When Cairo was reached the race was virtually ended, bnt the
Lee proceeded to St. Louis, arriving there in three davs
eighteen hours and fourteen minutes from the time she left
New Orleans, beating by thirty-three minutes the previous
record of the Natohez. The latter steamer had run into a fog
and grounded between Memphis and Cairo, which delayed
her more than six hours. It is said that 30.000 people
crowded the wharf, the windows and the housetops to wel-
come the Lee on her arrival at St. Lonis. Captain Cannon
was tendered a banquet by the business men of the city and
and was generally lionized while he remained here. '

It was estimated that more than $1,000,000 ohauged hands
on the result of the great race. Many of the bets were with-
drawn, however, on the Rround that the Lee bad been
assisted the first hundred miles of the trip by the power of the
Frank Pargoud added to her own, and many steamboat men
have ever since regarded the Natchez as the faster beat of the
two, bnt think she was ontgeneraled in the race bv the Lee.
There was ho much adverse comment afterward by the press
that there has been no attempt since to repeat snob a per-
formance—£(. Louis Globe Democrat.

1888

£he Jgreetter and J>pm4lswa;tt.

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CATTLE-

State Pair Stock Notes-

[OONTIHUED.]

It has seldom fallen to my lot to have attended so profita-
ble a meeting as that of the present Agricultural Society of
California. The State Fair should be a strictly representa-
tive and educational gathering; each breeder of thorough-
breds should see what his brother breeder is doing; the ex-
perience of the many should aid each individual. There
are few nowadays who can sit patiently and be outdone by
their neighbors; they find it pleasant to be in the front rank
and profitable J:oo. "Getting there" is a favorite expres-
sion, and the effort is well exemplified at the present time.
The State Fair has given occasion for nothing except the
utmost approval. The showing has all round been above
the average. Take into consideration that the fairs of Cali-
fornia are not a display of fat cattle as in the British sense,
of animals, which are ready as a rule to walk from the show
to the shambles. Some of the herds which are now on ex-
hibition have been but just removed from off the grass; the
bulls, as in the Page case, having run with the herd. How
are we to judge such animals ? Here we have another ex-
ample of American good sense. It is this — the plan of
showing sire, d^-m, calf and sometimes the grand-dam should
the opportunity offer. This gentleman's ranch is in Colusa
county. He exhibits a very fine three-year-old Durham
bull, Counsellor, 73,503; bred'by J. F. Scott & Co., Illinois,
sired by Commissioner, dam Beauty's 2d Maid by Barrow
Bates. This is very fine breeding — he shows it in form, size,
color and skin. He has very excellent and 'beefy" points.
Maytook, a one-year-old bull, and Cavalier, a bull calf, have
all the qualities which in time will make up into rarely good
animals. The bitters mother is to be seen, and a beauty
she is — 4th Belle of Antelope, 6 years old by 3d Duke of
Manchester 47,993. A full sister to 3d Belle of Antelope,
and shows by her form that Mr. Peterson has spared no
pains, time or money in his earnest efforts to obtain the
best. He shows eight bull calves, all of his own breeding
and rwo heifer calves, both very promising. His yearling's
herd is far above the average, and our standard is a high
one. A two-year-old out of 5th Belle of Antelope, sired by
Mr. G. W. Hancock's bull, pleased me greatly. I shall en-
deaver to obtain a record of the Bates' blood in California
for readers of this paper.

Those who have had the greatest success in developing
finely formed cattle and horses, adopted the principle of
closely watching each animal; of pairing them, with a view
to increase the finer qualities in the right parts of the
animal. Producing a calf, foal or lamb which resembles its
mother in having her bad points can only be guarded against
by obtaining a sire who has these points in the highest
degree of perfection . Should the bad points be in common,
what would two or three generations show us?

There is a small showing in the sheep and goat department.
"What they lack, however, in number is amply set off as
regards their quality. F. Bullard has a very good collection
of°Spanish Merino; so also has J. Koberts, who exhibits
Fernando and five of his lambs. J. H. Glide and Andrew
Smith 6how some fine Shropshires, the latter has a number
by Koyal Duke, out of imported ewes. Mr. T. H. Harland
has brought with him a very heavy and lustrous fleeced buck,
Gov. Helen, five years old; a number of his progeny are on
the ground, and take after him in a marked degree. Julius
Weyland presents us with a few of his excellent ewes, two
years and over; their wool has made a good growth since
shearing time, it is long, silky, fine and heavy.

The Merino's are of a full, smooth and tine fleece. The
oiliness of the wool is good. "Why have you those coverings
on the poor things?" we asked, as they panted and panted.
Because the people would pull out the wool and spoil the
fleece. There has been a good growth since shearing time.
At the pavilion there is an exhibit of Humboldt county wool,
it is of an extra fine texture and oiliness, fibres long and even.
This county has always been well adapted to sheep, cattle
and horses. The two former, however, seem to have claimed
her as their own. The specimens of root crops are excellent
also, and the onions equal to any ever displayed. The pota-
toes are well grown, solid and healthy in appearance, with
clean, full-eyed skin. The Humboldt red is a nice-looking
and freely-growing potato.

Their fourteen samples of butter are a credit to the county.
It is carefully packed in an ice-box, and is worthy of a high
reward and careful inspection. Mr. "Waldron, when talking
over California generally, mentioned that he had received the
intelligence from Petaluma that Mr. Wilkins had placed the
butter record of the Pacific Coast as high as 12,000,000
pounds. Mr. Wilkins has arrived at this conclusion after a
Beries of careful and elaborate researches.

The Jerseys of W. C. Smith, Florin County, have
a good butter and milk record, and are an admirable
lot. Martha of Florin 45046, Sire Lawgiver, dam
Irene of Strasburg, 2,889. Vene's record for butter is a
large one; her dam was Ina, 3d sire Imp. Hector of Plymouth
Rock. Martha is avery beautiful yearling heifer, bred by her
owner. Irene, her mother, 12 years, is a magnificent speci-
men of the Jersey. Her family is of the best.

Mr. Smith's bull, King of Verba Buena, was bred by Mr.
Pierce, 6ire Ada's Perrol by Perrot out of Ada Kate. Imp.
5,637, I. H. B. (24,374 S.H. B.)

His dam is Queen of Yerba Buena, 34,871, by Silver Cloud's
son, out of Mon Plaisir of Terba Buena Banch, 12,622, Imp.
The calf, sister to Martha, is beautifully formed. I have
rarelv seen a prettier or more perfect head form or skin. Mr.
Smith has on his ranch another sister to Martha, Digo Ba-
ker, two years old, whose record is 14 gallons of milk and 13
pounds of butter in 7 days. The bull calf, Black Bart, by
Law Giver, dam- Dido Baker, is greyish in color, and good
all over.

Mr. Colter of Stanislaus shows his bull Earl Mameluke,
7.0S7. Dropped 18S0. Sire Victor of Terba Buena. The
Victor family has a fine butter record, dam Milbrook Pride
of Terba Buena, whose daughter Milbrook Pride 2d, at 2
years old tested very high in seven days milking.

Earl Marmeluke was bred by Henry Pierce of the Terba
Buena Banch. His head, eye, chest and skin are very good,
back and loins fair, buttock better, color dark, tail good.

A noted breeder said to me to-day "I am glad some one is
seeing the breeders and hearing what they have to say for
themselves," it has been a work of love, but should be fol-
lowed up by an inspection of each gentleman's ranch and
herds.

Mr. Bridgeford of Colusa county has a very admirable col-
lection of Durham cattle. His bull Mazurka Dude, Vol.
34, bred by M. Wick, is a splendidly flanked bull, beefy and
with excellent length and depth. Color all that could be de-
sired, his head is very good, ribs full, brisket good.

Manunga, by El Medico, 59,730. Dam Merica. Vol.27,
page 749. Eye very bright and full, head, brisket and chest
far above the average, body and ribs full and grounded.

Prime beef points all that could be desired, a calf from this
cow and a yearling with herself form a beautiful lot. She
has a sweepstakes look about her — good milker. Bred by
Page brothers, Sonoma county.

Lady Jane, sire Ardria Jackson, 2S.41S. Dam Ladv Ox-
ford. Vol. 16, p. 260. Sire Prince Tom No. 7,150. "Young
Mary " blood shown in this cow. Calf one month old. Beau-
tifully finished behind. Head, brisket and chest very good,
loins extra good. Bred in Illinois.

Manunga 2nd, sire Catchpenny, dam Manunga. Perfect
head, body and ribs very good, color also; in fact, he is all
over a very perfect yearling.

Manunga 3d, sire Counsellor, (Mr. Peterson's) as a calf
is more promising even than her G. D. Manunga was Mr.
Bridgeford deserves encouragement at the hands of his broth-
er breeders.

On the morning of the Stallion race, took a drive around
the track. It is very well laid out, and the whitened
fence adds greatly to the spectators power of observing a
race. The parade took place but a little time after, and was
unequaled by any hitherto held in California; es the line of
horses and cattle appeared there was nothing heard but ex-
clamations of delight. It was an opportunity too good for
the writer to lose. With coat off he set lo work and had a
fresh examination of tbe cattle exhibit in "the open." Many
of the animals showed up better than when within the small
compass of the show yard. If California continues to pro-
duce such stock as this there is doub tiers a future for the cattle
business wnich her most sanguine friends can scarcely real-
ize. The absence of any unpleasantness, tarries the great
heat, was a matter for congratulation; the attendance was
very small, a base ball match with some Indians drew a much
larger one. Breeders must wait and hope for a turn of the
tide, and we prophesy a strong one when it comes. In a few
yeais time there will be the greatest herds in America on
this coast. Already indications are present that buyers will
be plentiful, and stock will receive the care and treatment
which alone can improve and sustain the various breeds.
The calves of those cowb which have been introdnccd from
the East, seem to have made extraordinary growth, and in
one or two years' time any man of moderate means who can
afford to make a purchase of a few thoroughbreds, can in-
crease his stock and his means safely and speedily. There
is a look of evenness; a look of "meaning business" about
the owners and their herds which greatly pleased me; in fact,
seldom have I seen a better averaged lot of animals collected
in show form in a new country. A meeting of the horses
and stock in the centre of the race track and the inspection
of these by a number of qualified judges invited from other
States for the purpose, would lead to a union among cattle-
men, and an interchange of experiences and courtesies which
could not fail to be beneficial to the interests of breeders,
and to a further spread of practical and useful information.
It was pleasant to meet Mr. Shippee, the president; his
cheerful greetings and white umbrella were ubiquitous.
"You may call me a crapk, but I must have my umbrella!"
And no wonder, when Monday touched 105 degrees in the
shade.

The most overworked and the heaviest handicapped man
on the course was Mr. H. M. LaBue, Jr., a son of Mr. H. M.
LaKne, judge of the racing. Tbe small oven-like structure
in which this gentleman presided and endeavored to enter
the names of stock while conversing with several people, and
wipe the drops of perspiration and desperation from his brow,
should be an inducement lo those in command to provide a
cooler place and a small staff of assistants.

The luxuriously living Berkshires of Mr. Andrew
Smith almost succumbed to Monday's nor' west wind. Bed-
wood Duke 1336 S., imported winner of fourteen blue rib-
bons and five sweepstakes, has a fine reputation, and seemed
determined to rest upon it, for no persuasion could induce
him to leave the position of a groaning, grunting mass of
recumbent piggishness.

Bedwood Lass, with her three month's litter of eight, was
a bright, active and pleasing family. Bedwood Lass II.
is a large and very well shaped sow, her weight must be 550
pounds. Mr. Smith shows many good ones, bnt none so
good as this. She is extra good.

Close to the swine come the Durham Shorthorns of Mr.
Jacobs. He shows three very fine bull calves. A yearling
bull by the Czar promises to make a good record.

The bull Oxford Duke 53.04S, calved March 5, 18S3, bred
br Mr. S. T. Dunlap, Galesburg, HI. Dam, Xylopia by
grand-son of Grand Turk, 19,907, has a bull as his repre-
sentative out of Mattie Miller 38th, a very nice cow. The
bull is Oxford Duke 2d, and is shown by Mr. Jacobs, who
also shows a heifer calf by bim which is a beauty of some
promise. Four heifers by this bull Oxford Duke 2d are very
Eke him and seem to have been bred true to every point he
has. The cows Mattie Miller 3Sth, 39th and 40th are of the
same blood and have all good qualities. Another, Rose 17th
bv Oxford Duke, is a very good representative for Mr.
Jacobs to have chosen. The habit of allowing his bull to
run with the herd is one which I have found not uncom-
mon. This is wrong. The bull ought to be kept up. Mr.
Jacobs' representative informed us that his bull Oxford Duke
has been running out with 150 cows. We hope that the
condition and appearance of this fine animal will be of a much
higher order next year.

Monday was Pioneer Day and there was an attendance of
forty-five'of the Sacramento veterans. So hale, hearty and
interesting a group lent to this day a greatly added interest
in the writers eyes. It is usual for the State Agricultural
Societv and che Sacramento Pioneers to exchange courtesies
on all festive occasions. The directors placed their stand at
the service of these gentlemen, and hospitality of a generous
character accompanied the act.

Mr. Chiles of Davisville,Tolo county, shows his bull Kirk-
levington Oxford Count, 36,723, 4 years. Head good, fine
shoulders and loins, deeply bodied and well rounded, wants
a little more make up behind.

His cow ItalUe, 4 years. Vol. 30, p. 48S, is a good animal.
A calf of his cow Flora 16th is a very promising animal, very-
well shaped,particularly behind, its sire is 3d Kirklevington
Oxford Count. Burnetta 4 years.and her calf are also shown,
the latter is very pretty with good color and well modeled
form.

Senator Stanford's representative, Mr. Euell. was con-
slant in his attendance'on the very tine herd of Holsteins
which is under his care. My last look at the finely formed
bull Nadine Vieman was when hi black and white skin was
having the evening soaping and douching. He appeared to
think that his skin could bear it, but experience bad taught
him to keep his eves shut. This bull is three years old, by
imo. VTiebren, dani bred bv Peter Cootes, dam by imported
sire and dam. This bull could, and we think should, have
been sold at Nevada last falL A fair price for such an animal
would be the means of allowing farmers to gain a knowledge
of this valuable and beautiful breed of cattle. There is no
prettier Bight than a band of Holsteins under the shade of
our large American oaks. They are good milkers and can

at any time be fitted for the butcher. We cannot have with
any animal milk and beef condition together.

Mahomet of Palo Alto is a 2,200 pound bull, 4 years old;
well built before; body and ribs good; skin and markings
good.

A Feb. calf of last year is worth looking at; and Capeador
by Minella Prince out of Jacob "Witt's imp. Minella is the
representative of an excellent milk stock. This yearling bull
we like very much.

Other yearling bulls are Susto by Minella Prince, dam
Maggie Alpha 2d; Duke of Palo Alto, Zorra-Selo; promising
and well formed.

The cow Pansyne was bred by Jacob Laan, North Hol-
land. Imp. May, 18S4; a very fine specimen of the Holstein-
Friesian. She has proved herself a good milker, as are
many of her blood.

This is the cow which has been entered against Mr. Frank
Burkes Kyeless, Sylpha and Ontarrette. I will have a
complete report of this contest next week. Mr. Burke's
Ontarrete is a two-year-old, and gave 19 As, 4 oz. on the
first morning of the milking test. These cattle will give a
good yield of milk — it is not so rich as that of some other
breeds, but if one or more of the family is set apart for
special milsing purposes there can be no doubt about the
owner having a fair quantity and quality of milk. If for beef,
feed for beef, and watch your easily fattened and butcher-
pleasing animals.

Another 2-year-old, Josie Lyle, 4456, was a magnificent
specimen of the milker.

A 2-year-old cow, Ledo, sired by Wiebran Vieman, is
worth closely observing; as also are Zaurentine, Clarissa and
Pietje Piersma — (Heeg Friesland.)

Two calves by Mahomet of Palo Alto are welTshaped, and
two yearling— Mecox and Zorritta. The latter, sired by
Minetta Prince, is a fine specimen of his produce.

In the pavilion, things were quite as lively on evenings in
their own way as upon the course during the day. I shall
remember two exhibitors of the name of Shaw with much
pleasure.

The concert at the Capital Park for Sunday evening was
attended by a large number of residents and visitors. I
should think that eight thousand people were in attend-
ance and the entertainment provided by Mr. C. A. Xeale,
conductor of the First Artillery Band, was of even a more
excellent order than that which has been rendered nightly
and dailv with real success.

Silver Medals for Berkshires.

TO BE OFFEBED BY TBE AHEBICAS ASSOCIATION.

In order to encourage the breeding of improved Berkshires
in the several States of the Union the American Berkshire
Association offers a medal of pnre coin silver to the owner of
the best recorded Berkshire boar, and a like medal lo the
owner of the best recorded Berkshire sow bred in any given
State and exhibited at the fair of said state in 1883.

All competing animals must t ? recorded in the American
Berkshire Record, and the record of their ownership as filed
in this office must agree with the ownership at time of entry
for these prizes. The awards must be aetermined by the
authorized committee, judge, or judges of the State Fair
where the animals are exhibited. The premiums will be
paid on the presentation to this association of the certificate
of the Secretary of tha fair makirg the awards, giving the
names and record numbers of the winning animals and same
also of the competing animals.

Springfield, HL Phil. M. Spets'Gkr, Secretary.

A Cow Tournament.

Among the exercises of the recent gala week at the capital
of Texas was an exhibition only seen in t Spanish- American
countries or in the States and Territories that were once part
of the Spanish- American domain, This was a tournament
by cowboys at lassoing wild cattle. These men ride on
horseback into an inclosure where were a number of such
beasts, and with the lasso each in turn tried his skill in
"roping" an animal. The steer at full speed was to be
caught with the lasso, thrown down and tied as if for
branding, and the victor was the man who could execute the
work in the shortest time.

Twenty cowboys entered for the contest, the winner ac-
complishing the feat in 47 seconds. The longest time con-
sumed by any of the contestants was 2 minutes 9} seconds.
In the course of the exercise two of the cattle were
killed outright and three badly hurt. The sport was wit-
nessed by a vast crowd. — New Orleans Picayune,

The first year that a heifer gives milk is veiy important in
determining its after value for the dairy. It will pay to
stimulate milk production in heifers, and try to keep it up
as long as possible, for the effect of such treatment in future
years. A heifer that does not; after good feeding respond in
liberal production of milk and and. butter is presumably not
worth keeping as a cow, and should be fattened as toon as

Not every person, is capable of teaching a heifer to stand
quitely to be milked, says the Live Stock Record. In this
education the operator must be steady, calm, strong-minded,
and yet delicate in manipulation. No heifer should be milk-
ed in an open yard until she has been taught to stand quiet-
ly. If she had been handled from the time of a calf, com-
paratively little nervousness will be displayed. When the
heifer finds she will not be hurt very little difficulty will be
experienced thereafter.

— . *

A correct knowledge of the principles of butter and- cheese
making could be dispensed in California by having at each
State Fair an educational department where butter and
cheese makers could be seen at work, and be consulted by
our farmers as to their methods. By an act passed by the
New York legislature and approved by the governor, the
dairy commissioner is directed to employ expert butter and
cheese makers, not exceeding five in number, whose duty it
shall be, under his directions, to examine and inspect butter
and cheese factories and the methods employed therein, and
to attend such agricultural fairs, institutes, meetings, and con-
ventions within the Stateas shall be designated by tbe commis-
sioner, to impart thereat information as to tbe beat methods
of making butter and cheese. Five thousand dollars have
been appropriated for the purpose. On or before December
15th next the commissioner must report the number of
experts employed under the act, together with their compen-
sation and expenses, and must include tbe whole in hi?
annual report. Another appropriation of $?,500 hfl]
made to the State Dairy association to be expended in h
a number of dairy conferences in parts of the State to ill
trate butt it and cheese making.

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Closing1 of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

Aug. 1st, State Fair, Sacramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 15th Inclusive

Aug. 20th, Nevada State Fair, fieno Sept. 17th to Sept. 22d "

Aug. 1st, Stockton Sept. 18th to Sept. 22d "

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PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment S3f0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. let, " " 25 .In three-year-old *' "

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In twu-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymraent 50 Occident Stake, 1R88.

Thirty days before date of trotting SIOO Stanford Stake, 1888.

San Francisco, - Saturday, Sept. 15, 1888.

The Fairs to Come— Stockton.

Unjust Accusations.

Some of the San Francisco dailies are accusing the
managers of the State Fair with the gambling and other
vices which are carried on in Sacramento. It would be
equally fair to charge the directory with the extreme
heat which prevailed for one week of the exhibition as to
hold them accountable for transgressions of the law out-
side of the park and pavillion. Further than this. The
fairs have been so well managed in the past, and with
an increase of vigor and general thoroughness this season
that it was positively certain a very large concourse
would oe attracted, larger than ever before. Big crowds
are powerful magnets to draw those who desire to make
money legally or outside the law, and therefore as the
directors got up an exhibition which was sure to bring
big crowds, they are to blame. No crowd no gamblers,
no fakirs, no thieves, no prostitutes, ergo a fair which
was so weak in its conception, so poorly managed, so in-
ferior in every way that few would atterid, is the kind to
hold. Those of the directors who are citizens of Sacra,
niento may be amenable as citizens, provided it is shown
they were in favor of laxity in the enforcement of the
law, but to make the whole board the scapegoat to carry
the burden of the officers of the law, is too absurd for
Berious contradiction.

It may be tit-for-tat, as not long ago the Record-Union
scored the public of this city for permitting what are vir-
tually prize-fights, to come off wit'iout making an effort
to suppress them. As the last grand jury gave the case,
and the papers which condemn the wrong-doings at Sac-
ramento, give long and full accounts of the "scraps,** so
that the iil-fJhad some grounds for the attack.

It may be that some of the old residents of Sacramento,
with recollections of the lively times when gambling
houses employed bands of music to attract customers,
look at these things with more complacence than is com-
mendable, that one of the twelve members of the board
of directors of the California State Agricultural Society
share in this estimate is also "too absurd for belief or
comment."

When the annoucement is made that the California State
Fair of 1888 has come to a conclusion, there will be a
dispersion of the clans. Some will start on a march
towards the rising sun, others will take a more southerly
course, the objective point the busy town which is the
metropolis of the San Joaquin "Valley. It is not the
least surprising that a big delegation should travel in
that direction when there are attractions of such potency.
Money makes the mare go, is an adage of such antiquity
that its origin is unknown; that it will accelerate the
pace of horses, mares and geldiDgs is a truism which
does not require antiquarian lore to understand. There
are big purses hung up at the San Joaquin Fair. Big
sums all around, from the slowest to the fastest classes,
and though our information is not from headquarters,
we learn that the entries are sufficient to insure fine
racing and trotting. There are nineteen puises to be
decided in the five days cf the fair, and if even a few of
them should fail there will be plenty left to fill
the afternoons, and were it not for the activity of the
president and his coadjutors, it would bother the manage-
ment to get them in. In order to show the variety, the
speed programme is given in this connection.
Tuesday, September 18, 1888.

, J. Running— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old stake; one mile- Closed
February 15th, with 7 eniries.

2. Trotting— District— Kour-year-old stake. Closed February 16th,
with 8 entries.

3. Trotting— Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse 81,000.

Wednesday, September 19th.

4. Running— Jim Dun*7 purse. Free for all. One mile; 8400
This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.

6. Trotting— Pacific Coast— 2:20 class; Sl.iiOO.

6. Trotting— District— Three-year old stake. Closed February 15th,
with 5 entrie j.

7. Trotting— District— Two-ypar-old state; best two in three.
Closed February 1st, with 13 entries.

Thursday, September 20th.

8. Running— Pacific Coast -Mile and repeat; $500,
9.— Tro'tiDg-Pacific Coast— 2-35 class; $1,0(0.

10. Trotting— Pacific Coast— Four-year-old stake. Closed February
15th, with eleven entries.

11 . Pacing— Pacific Coast-2:27 class ; ?500.

Friday, September 21st.

12. Running— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and repeat; S350.
1<. Trotting-Pacific Coast— Free for all; 31,200.

14 Trotting— Pacific Coast— Three *y ear-old stake. Closed Febru-
ary 15th, with nine entries.

15. Trotting— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; 81,200.

Saturday, September. 22nd.

16. Running— Pacific Coast— Three-year-old stake. Closed Febru-
ary 15th, with five entries.

17. Trotting— Pacific Coast— Two-year-old Btake; best two in three.
Closed February 15th, with ten entries.

18. Pacing — Pacific Coast — Free for all; $700.
19) Trotting— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; SI, 000.

If that is not a good bill, wherein does it lie? "What
with the open and district races, the trotting, pacing and
running stakes for two, three and four-year-olds, who-
ever would condemn it must be of an ultra-critical bent
of mind. Mr. Salisbury informed us th-it Director would
make his re-debut at Stockton, and should he and the
other great guns which have shown so well come togeth-
er, that one race will justify an attendancefor the whole
of the week. His last appearance in Stockton was in
1882, at which time he won a hotly contested race of
five heats. The following year he made his triumphal
march down the circuit, winning over the best horses at
Hartford, Albany, Washington, Chicago, Cleveland,
Utica, again at Hartford, at Providence, Boston and
again at Albany. After his long rest from track work
it is likely that his old time speed has been regained,
and from what he showed on the Oakland track during
the Golden Gate Fair, he has, in all probability, in-
creased in the necessary qualification

But let us suppose that the various classes as given
above will bring together those which have met with
varying success, and who could ask for & better layout
for five days' sport.

Apart from these there is nothing to give rise to ad-
verse criticising as to the value of the book as a work of
reference and as a guide to intending purchasers. But
there are features which we do not admire. In previous
catalogues the simplicity of the Eoglish and American
Stud Books was observed, and this elicited favorable
comments from the Eastern turf journals. In this vol-
ume there is endless repetition pedigrees and records
gone over and over again, a bewildering .maze of names
and figures which can scarcely fail to confuse those who
not familiar with the phraseology employed. We have
nearly as much aversion to the use of paired by" as
"blooded," when the latter word is used to signify thor-
oughbred, and this grates on our ear mora harshly than
any other term used to represent paternity. Equally
appropriate to write dam'd for the maternal side, though
that is not much worse than "out of" in lieu of from or
some other expression not so outre.

Apart from these minor considerations, the catalogue
is to be hearlily commended. It is a succinct history of
the breeding operations at Palo Alto. Some idea of the
magnitude of these operations can be obtained from the
index which contains 694 names, not one of which that
has not claims to good breeding. Every line of fashion-
able trotting blood has representatives, or it will be bet-
ter to say every family of any pretensions to trotting
carjacity can be found in this grand collection.

Pelo Alto Catalogue, 1888.

A very handsome book is that which has the above
title, and is cannot fail to be of great interest to breed-
ers of trotters.. A handsome volume of 267 pages, a
record of by far the largest breeding establishment for
this class of horses in the world. It is evident that great
care has been observed in collating the pedigrees, and in
this respect it can be said to be as free from errors as it
is possible to make a work of this kind. Few errors of
any kind, the only ones which are at all serious being
that in the record of Anteeo, and giving the 1886 record
of Elector by Electioneer from Lady Babcock, to Elec-
tor by Electioneer from Gilberta. The latter came from
bad practice of duplicating names, as the compiler was
not likely to know that there were two horses of the
same name by Electioneer; the former is a blunder
which should never have occurred. In some way the
recoid of Anteeo got into the Eastern papers as 2:16$,
and time and time again attention was called to it in
this paper. In Wallace's Year Book of this year, the
time is given correctly undei his dam, and also in the
Palo Alto Catalogues of 1886 and 1887. This may ap-
pear a trivial error to those who are not conversant with
the importance of a quarter of a second, but the replac-
ing of 2:164; by 2:16£ brings Antero a grade further
bach in the stallion ranks.

The Pool Troubles.

We were greatly in hopes that the pool question had
been settled, or at least so far towards settlement tha^
parties who favored any firm of pool-sellers would not
be subjected to the vindictive malice of those who op-
posed them. It appears to be otherwise, and lately the
warfare has been renewed.

For a number of years people who fcad a preference
for Killip & Co., and supported the firm to the extent of
placing business in their hands when it was manifestly
to the advanlage of the other parties to the contract,
have b^en villified and abused to the full capacity of
the men who traduced them. Personal attacks as bitter
as malice and mendacity could compass, mean, con,
temptibly mean tricks used to prejudice people unac-
quainted with the true state of affairs, petty persecutions,
anything, in fact, to punish those who could not be
cajoled or frightened into a course neither manly or
honorable.

We are in no sense advocates of Killip & Co., or in the
slightest degree antagonistic to other firms engaged in
the same business. But we cannot subscribe to the
methods which have prevailed in the p-ist and which are-
likcly to obtain in the future.

There can be a fair competition, there can be rivalry
even without injurious results, but when it comes to false
charges, when the rod of slander and the whip of de-
famation are called into rtquisitiou, it is neither square
strife or honest rivalry. The man who has suffered the
most for his adherence to what he honestly believes to
be the proper course, has been made the subject of a late
charge which had uot a particle of truth to found it up-
on. He was pursued with an animosity, followed with
a rancor which would appear incredible to fair-minded
tien, and from present appearaces the warfare of two
years ago is to be declared again. We trust not.

Equalize the Weights.

Why should the schedule of weights for race- horses
include everything that the borae carries, excepting the
whip, while trotters aro restricted to what is borne in the-
sulky? Were it arranged so that a certain specified
weight had to be drawn, and that the sulky came in as
well as the driver, a fairer scale could be arranged. As
the rule stands, no matter how light or heavy the sulky,,
it must carry 150 pounds, and drivers which are below
that figure have to make it up by some kind, of "dead
weight." Suppose the rule was amended so chat 210
pounds was the fixed amount, then a driver of 150 pounds
"bodily weight" could use a 60-pound sulky, and a .
lighter knight of the whip use a heavier vehicle or fol-
low the practice now in vogue. Tho benefit would bo
greater to the heavy weights in the profession. Thus a
man of 170 pounds could use a 45-pouud sulky, and
thus get rid of fifteen pounds, of his twenty pounds of
over- weight.

By fixing the weight at 210 pounds it would, doubt-
less, give the horses which are now credited with the
"best on record" a slight advantage. In all probability
Maud S. did not haul 200 pounds when she trotted in
2:08jj, and it may be that nearly all cf the best on record
celebrities are in the same situation. The increase of
ten or fifteen pounds is to enable drivers who aro over-
weight to meet the lighter on equal terms.

The claim may be filed that it would give the clerk of
the soales unnecessary trouble, but that could bo obvi-
ated by having the weight stamped on tho sulky by the

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maker accepted unless there were good reasons for doubt
of the accuracy.

In any way the weighing-in would be simplied. If a
driver is not "bodily weight" he must press the scales at
the expiration of every heat, but under the proposed
plan, if sulky and bodily weight came up to the stand-
ard one, weighing would suffice. Track sulkeys run
from forty to sixty pounds. Put it in the power of a
heavy driver to meet his competitor under more iavor-
able conditions.

The Fairs to Come— Reno.

It must be born in mind amid the excitement of the
State Fair that some are yet in the future which cannot
fail to increase the interest. Next week Reno and Stock-
ton will hold their annual festivals, and it is well with-
in bounds to assert that at each of these places superior
exhibitions will be given. Superior in every way to
previous fairs. Nevada has been making great progress,
and her stock of all kinds will compare favorably with
that of any section, aud agriculture has kept pace with
other interests. Lands which were thought to be hope-
lessly sterile have proved of wonderful fertility when
properly cultivated, and the laud of sage brush, under
the magic of irrigation, becomes as productive as the
valleys of the Mississippi or the Wabash. It is a grand
stock country, and from its herds and flocks there will
be a more certain return, if inferior in value, to that
wnich the "lower levels" have produced to the tune of
so many millions. The mountains of silver aud ledges
of gold-bearing quartz have kept the surface resources in
so deep a shadow that a proper realization is of tardy
acknowledgement. But slow as has been the awaken-
ing to the potency of soil and climate, the admirable
adaptation to such a large proportion of the territory,
included in the boundaries of the State, for happy homes,
the day is not far off when there will ba due apprecia-
tion.

Wh<:n so eminently a practical man as Theodore
Winters selects that State for his future home, and at the
same time with means that would give him the choice of
domicile wherever his desires tended; after years of habi-
tation in the most beautiful sections of California, it is
palpable that there must be over-balancing attractions.
But our readers are now more interested in the fair
which will open at Reno next week, than disquisitions on
the future of Nevada, and we are pleased to state that
from all reports, our former statement that this fair will
be far in advance of those of preceding years is amply
jus lined.

The programme is assuredly as] comprehensive as can
be desired, and though there is a preponderance of racing
■events, it must be admitted that the "bang tails" are not
placed in a more prominent position than their merits
-deserve. The large number of nominations and entries
give promise of "capital sport." More than promise,
and it may be called a certainty of exciting contests in
every race. While running has the call, it must not be
taken for granted that the trotting and pacing will be
devoid of interest. So far from that being probable, we
have not the least reluctance to enter the prediction that
it will be by far the best seen between the crest of the
Sierras and the waters of Salt Lake.

Trat the State Fair of Nevada will well repay a
visitor for the trip, no matter how many miles inteivene,
"goes without saying," aud that no one who keeps his
speculative inclinations within bounds will regret the
attendance we are ready to guarantee.

quered Stamboui, and no matter which way the race of
to-day ends, Wooduut'must be accorded the title.

Three great stallions, three entire horses which tbs
whole of the East cannot excel. Were Patron in the
best possible order and to meet them on any of the tracks
of this State he would not be the favorite. Were Phallas
resuscitated, placed in the high form which he exhibited
when he gained a record of 2: 13jJ, he might be the
favorite, though our California horses would have
backers.

Three times three for Woodnut, the same for Guy
Wilkes, Stamboui too. and niue times nine for the trio
which have given such grand surpriser.

Fluctuating Championship

Preceding the report of the Grand Stallion Stake at
Sacramento there is an allusion to the three great sur-
prises which have set the trotting world agog in the
short apace of thirty days. We cannot recall anything
like it during the many years we have been popularly
familiar with trotting affairs. The first was the victory
in straight heats of Stamboui over Arab at Los Angeles,
and that in time which gave the victor the pride of
place over all trotters of Pacific Coast breeding, The
second was a double surprise, as Guy Wilkes was thought
by the shrewdest experts to have no show over Stam
boul. The first heat won by him was a moderate sur-
prise. After losing the second and third, to win the
race was astounding. Woodnut's triumphal march at
Sacramento was such a genuine surprise that there is no
one word in the English language which will symbolize
it. Amazingly surprising, an astonishing display of
speed thought to be at least two seconds beyond his
range — wonderful, incredible, a big handful of synonyms
inadequate to conveying the utter amazement of the
spectators. That Woodnut is now fairly entitled to the
championship of the Pacific Coast cannot be contro-
verted, and until he is defeated or refuses to accept a
chance for defeat the crown is rightfully in his posses-
sion. Stamuoal has beaten Arab, Guy Wilkes has con

Mr. "Wallaces' Offer.

Elsewhere we copy from Wallttce's Monthly a proposi-
tion the editor makes to capitalize the Magazine, Trot-
ting Stud Book and Year Book. It is a sensible plan
which should meet the commendation and support of
men who are interested in breeding trotters. While the
property of a i individual there i^ danger of the disper-
sion of a collection of valuable documents which it
would be impossible to replace.

The property is valuable, and from what little knowl-
edge we have the price fixed is reasonable, and likely to
appreciate to double the amount in a short time. The
plan is feasible, and so clearly stated in the article copied
that there is no necessity for extended comments.

Wallace's Register, Year-Book and Monthly.

J. H. WALLACE, IN WALLACE'S MONTHLY.

The labors of many years have brought theiT rewards.
With scarcely a thoaght of accumulating wealth I find my-
self in possession of a valuable property. In this property,
and especially in its perpetuation, hundreds of men have a
direct personal and pecuniary interest. Among all the en-
terprises in our industrial economies, this one stands by it-
self. A new breed has been formnldted, ynd, in a measure,
called into existence, chiefly, if not wholly, through the
agency of the publications of this office. Tne accretions of
wealth resulting from this labor can only be estimated in
many millions, and this wealth is distributed from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. With an interest bo vast, both finan-
cially and geographically, we have reached a point, in my
judgment, where no one pair of shoulders is broad enough
to carry the responsibility; and now,-when at peace "with
all mankind." I propose to place this whole property in the
hands of a joint stick company, to be composed of all the
leading and reputable breeders of the country.

The property will be capitalized at one hundred thousand
dollars and divided into one thousand shares. Judging by
the business of past years, these shares will pay a handsome
dividend. There is nothing inflated nor speculative in this
capitalization. Every dollar of it is worth one hundred
cents. Articles of incorporation wtll be drawn up and
executed in due time, under the laws of this State. The
following gentlemen have agreed to act as incorporators and
trustees till the regular election of directors:

Gen. B. F. Tracy. Brooklyn, N. Y.

R. S. Veech, St. Mattbew's, Ky.

W. B. McKeen, Terre Haute, Ind.

Charles Backman, Stony Ford, N. Y.

Henry C. Jewett, Buffalo, N. ?.

Will B. Powell, Springborn, Pa.

John H. Wallace, New York. N. Y.

N. J. Column, Commissioner of Agriculture.

L. M. Paine, Hinsdale, Mass.

S. A. Browne, Kalamazoo, Mich.

S. H. Bundle, Danbury, Conn.

C. F. Emery, Cleveland, Ohio.

Leslie E. Macleod, New York, N. Y.

Besides theBe gentlemen, many others of equally high
character have expressed their approval of the measure and
their entire readiness to become members of the associarion.
Indeed, many personal friends among the breeders have not
hesitated to raise the question as to the best means of per-
petuating the work, and when this plan was suggested every
one of them gave it his mo^t hearty concurrence. It is ray
purpose to distribute all that portion of the stock that will
be for sale among the reDutabie breedi re of the whole country,
not in large amounts to any, but sufficient to each one to
make him feel that he has a direct interest in the property
and its profits, aside from bis general interest as a contribu-
tor of pedigrees. Such a body of men, united in the joint
ownership, would most effectually protect the property
against the thefts and assumptions of dishonest publishers.
But the occasion of all occasions when their united strength
would be of the greatest value to the whole breeding inter-
ests would occur at the time when I am no longer able to
stand at the helm.

The first form in which a joint stock company suggested
itself, the Register only was embraced as a possibility for
joint ownership, but there seemed to be an insuperable diffi-
culty in attempting to separate the three publications — the
Register, the Monthly aud the Year-Book. Each one of the
three seemed to be a necessity to the others, in its depart-
ment of the work, to say nothing of the difficulty of keeping
the DuBiness relations between them separate and correct.
After considering the subject carefully and giving due weight
to the fact that tbe Monthly must be left wholly free in its
teachings and lis criticisms, I concluded that hb its views
were already well known to all who might come into the
organization, its past course might be safely taken as indicat-
ing what it would be in the future. Suggestions from friends
of the Monthly, whether gcod or bad nnd whether accepted or
notare alwaysappreciated.but the editor muBtbe left entirely
free or he loses all his power. At one time the teachings of
the Monthly were not very generally accepted as orthodox,
but as the years have pa?sed by those same teaching* have
come to be accepted as the basis of all truth in the science
of breeding the trotter.

The Register and the Year-Book being strictly and wholly
technical and statistical, the only element entering into their
composition is the Bearch for technical truth. As the law of
heredity is coming to be understood, there scarcely remains
a shadow of diversity on the great question of how to breed
the trotter, and hence there is no vital disagreement in the

great field occupied by the Monthly. All opposition has
been conquered by the facts, and I can se^ no reason why
an association of breeders should not succeed in publishing
a monthly magazine of well-defined character and leave its
edtors entirely free.

From the first day's work on the first volume of the Trot-
ting Register, I began to realize the need of a channel of
communication wiih the people. Battles followtd. and so
long as I was dependent upon unwilling publications or
hostile ones, it was always uucertain whether the false or
the true would prevail in the public mind. Very early in
my work, therefore, the Monthly, as it has been and is to-
day, was fully mapped ont in all its details, and since the
plans of long ago materialized, truth has had at least an
equal chance with error; whether in a law, in a theory or in
a naked fact. Out of the Register and the Monthly grew the
necessity for the Year-Book, and now, with the three
together, the whole range of thought aud experience in
breeding the trotter is covered. Iu this address to the
breeders of the country I will say in conclusion, that as
these works are of my own oreutiou, and as they fill tbe
highest place in the needs of the breeders, it is natural that I
should wish to perpetuate them, and to Hub end I ask the
active assistance of all interested. — Wallace's Monthly.

VETERINARY.

Conducted by Thos. Bowhill, M. R. C. V. 8.
Subscribers to this papei can have advice through this column in all
cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will send their nanrn aud address that
thoymay be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 15-^a
California St., San Francisco.

The California Veterinary Association.

A meeting of this society was held at the office of the
Breeder and Sportsman on "Wednesday last. Dr. Maclay,
of Petalama, spoke of a letter which had been received by
him from Dr. Carpenter, of Oakland, regarding the formation
of a society composed of qualified surgeons only. He con-
sidered that those should be admitted to membershiD who
have had experience and can stand a good examination.
There is at present a competent Board of Examiners com-
posed of the Executive officers of the society, for the purpose
of scrutinizing the character and ability of candidates. Drs.
Clinch, Santa Rosa, and Bowhill, San Francisco, were of the
same opinion as Dr. Maclay, and taid that experienced
men would be always valuable men at the society's diecusB-
ions.

Dr. Maclay called the attention of the Associa-
tion to his observations on some of the bodies of the
affected cattle; it is to be regretted that the Doctor had no
opportunity of seeing these animals while alive. The epi-
demic is now over; it attacked milking cowii as a rale, aiid
very suddenly. Death occurred from six to sixteen hours
after the attack.

A. post mortem examination revealed a congested state of
tha membranes of the brain. The bodily orgats appeared
to be intact. In fact there was nothing found which would
give a clue to the nature of the poison, whether septic, botan-
ical or otherwise.

The Doctor gave as his opinion, that the cause was the
having half-chewed cofnstalkslyingabout. The hogschewed
the cornstalks, and after obtaining all the nutriment from
them, they dropped them on the ground out of their mouths.
Instead of the stalks having a plain surface, they now had
needle-like projections which had been produced by the pig's
teeth. The cattle partook of these masticated stalks, they
entered the rumen, or first compartment of the cow's stomach,
and remaining there acted as an irritant; in faot the irrita-
tion was so great that it produced meningitis through the re-
flt-xaction of the Pneumogastric nerve.

That the disease was entirely local is to be con-
cluded from the results which have followed the precaution
taken by the Doctor. When the corn was stopped and the
pigs were taken away, the disease ceased, and has not since
appeared. An endeavor to inoculate the poison by cul-
tured germs failed at the hands of Dr. Bowhill, it is doubtful
if anything of a septic nature has had to do with the disease.

Dr. Spencer, of San Jose, described a case of anthrax in
the horse. It was a very large one and extended from the
withers to the croup. He punctured it in twenty places, gas
and a dark tarry fluid escaped. The destruction by burning
of all animals affected by malignant disease was advocated by
Dr. Bowhill and supported by the members present.

Dr. Clinch, of Santa Kosa, spoke on the loco plant and its
effect on horses. The obscurity which attends the knowl-
edge of this disease is remarkable. There have been of late,
however, some observations recorded. He had made many
examinations of affected animals, and coneidered that the
physiological effects of the plant were well marked. The
plant causing the affection belongs to the Leguminous family.
The oxytropis and astragalus particularly. The animals
having partaken of it become heavy, stupid, anda in some
cases very irritable. The doctor thought that their dilated
pupils contracted when he brought them into the sunlight.
They will walk against a wall, would go upstairs if allowed.
The medulla oblongata becoming implicated by the mechan-
ical pressure of a clot of blood or serious effusion, the doctor
gave as a probable cause of some of the symptoms. Pulse on
auscultation 26 to 28. Bespiration 5 to 6. Their stomachs
were full of undigested food, showing a failure of the powers
of the animal and its inability to receive any benefit from food
in the laterstages of the disease. Hence its very emaciated
condition. Horses fed on the plant, to the exclusion of
other herbage, died. Death was slower when a mixture of
food was taken. Sometimes the animal was crazy for ten
years.

Dr. Spencer said that oftentimes a horse would even pre-
fer to walk op a bank to remaining on the roadway. There
were cases in which the animal fattened and appeared to
keep up its condition for a considerable time.

Some business matters then took up the attention of the
society, which was afterward adjourned UDtil the next meet-
ing. The society's meetings are held every third month,
and their roll membership is increasing.

Accident on a Race Track.

In tbe third race at the rnnning meeting at Mystic Park,
Boston, Sept. 11th, two horses, Sam Keene and Joe Cotton
fell, and tbe other horses ran over tbem. Eeene was killed
and Cotton's teg broken. The jockeys were unhurt. — Sacra-
mento Record-Union.

Col. Bruce will sell at the Brooklyn Jockey Club track,
September 22d, the entire racing stable of Pierre Lorillard,
Jr., including Cambyses, Kaleidoscope, Benedictine and Fix-
teen two-year-olds, including Erie, Kbafton, Peril, Pregal and
Utility,

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Sept. 15

Racing- at Southern Fairs.

"Be quick and step up, gen'lmen, for here yer are, only ten
centB for five rings, and ev'ry stick yer rings yerwerry owd."

"Now yon see it and now you don't see it. Who'll find
the slippery pea?"

"Now then, gents, don't get skeered and miBs yer chances.
Who'll buy the package for rive dollars? Yer saw me put a
ten in it. Thank ye, sir; please show 'em what they've
missed."

A Babel, indeed. Such sounds rising high above all others,
as their object, money-making, is ever uppermost in men's
minds.

An uncompromising plank fence surrounding a sandy
patch of ground, a half-mile track full of holes, a gaunt edi-
fice purporting to be a grand-stand, some roughly-made loose-
boxes and cattle-pens round a portion of the fence, all envel-
oped in sand and dust— these things constitute the average
fair-ground of the south.

To suppose that such an annual celebration indicates a
township of much life, or even with the population of many
an English village, is a great mistake. Places of six or seven
hundred inhabitants, half a dozen stores, and as many bars,
rejoice in a fair, but what in the world keeps them going, un-
less it be the innate love of a Southerner for a "runnin'
horse, " is past comprehension. At the same time the inhabit-
ants of the district seldom enter a horse, except for a Baddle-
horse ra^e, and it it> left for a few individuals of chronic im-
peouuiosity and nomadic habits to bring horses to fill the
various races.

As might be expected from the value of the -premiums
offered — and these seldom run as high as $150— the quality
of the horses which compete is not very great. It requires a
horse capable of wi. niug a good many of these races to make
his expenses; and by the time that an owner has paid the
railway fares for his horses, their attendants and himself, his
own hotel bill, the boys' wages and feed bill, entries for the
races, fodder bill, and the hundred and one items which al-
ways crop up, there is no large margin left, even if his luck
be good.

The wandering, free life, however, which it affords tempts
more than might be expected to "follow the races," and
among them a good many "Britishers," These are mostly
young fellows keen on sport, who, though of scanty purse,
are anxious to see a horse win a race under their colors, even
in so minor a sphere. Some who do it more for the sake of
the sport than anything else, and can afford to do so, live
fairly comfortably in the hotels, such as they are, but others
have recourse to a tent pitched in the fair grounds, or an ex-
tempore bed in the loose box which is appropriated for "sad-
dle and fodder room."

For a younst and healthy man who has grown rather tired
of the restraints of society drawing rooms, a worse autumn
holiday may be imagined than to iake two or three good sec-
ond or third rale race-horses round to these fairs, and to lead
for awhile, in the beautiful fall weather of the South an un-
trammeled out-of-door existence. The society may not be
very choice, but it may prove a profitable change. After con-
versation- suppoited on the slender topics which keep
the miuila of society people alive, it is a bracing tonic to hear
a tough old member of the trotiing-horse fraternity descant
on the ups and downs of existence, or to bear a man "strap-
ping" a horse for a mers pittance, tell how his horses won
sundry races, ami what a good time he had over at such and
such a place, evidently in the fullest assurance that another
turn of Fortune's wheel will place him odco more in a posi-
tion to seek similar amusementB.

If a man be not afraid of the proverbial "tonohing of
pitch," much entertainment may be derived from the many
who do not know one end of a horse from the other, and yet
"follow the races." A mixed lot these are — "fakirB" of all
kinds, sellers of the noted soap wrapped up in bills of (very)
varying amounts, thimble and pea meu, peddlers and huck-
sters of »11 kinds, many not above pioking a pocket if occa-
sion offer. Not a few have seen better days, of whom some,
by no means the most select, are Englishmen of good educa-
tion.

These people work in gangs. The "boss," often a man of
considerable capital, buys the requisite "permits" for them
to pursue their more or less rascally callings in the fair
grounds and takes a percentage of the money made. Be-
sides this, he keeps a supervising eye on his men, or lands
them a helping hand by acting as "bonnet." The position
of "bonnet" or "'capper" is a very important one to these
chevaliers d'industrie—he it is who acts the simple country-
man, who guilelessly putting up his cash, reaps marvelous
profits, whereby the unwary are ensnared.

One of the "bosses," an Englishman by birth, waB a man
of Borne standing in the city of hiB adoption and maintained
his wife and family in very good style, keeping the nature of
his occupation a profound secret from them and his neigh-
bors. His was a particularly smart gang, by no means too
scrupulous, and possessed of deft fingers, ready for anything
from picking a pocket to "running a wheel."

Another class, a shade better than these, are the profes-
sional gamblers. They pay a large amount for their permit
to the authorities and are then allowed to establish their
banks in the grounds. At nights they generally run one in
the town. Some of them are such shrewd, level-headed men
that, if they had chosen to exercise their abilities on an
honest calling, they would scarcely have failed to die rich
and respected citizens. They vary their regular business by
Belling pools, etc., but of bookmaking proper there is but lit-
tle, and as a matter of fact, there never is muoh outside spec-
ulation on the races, and the money value of the premiums
is the only thing to be relied upon.

The races at these small fairs are generally "catchweight"
affairs, and all power is vested in the judges, though at Borne
of the larger, as at the now abolished meeting at Kichmond,
Va., some special rules are used; there the races were run
under the Maryland Jookey Glub Kules, The distances are:
Mile heats (two in three), mile scurries or dashes, half-mile
heats, and sometimes half-mile scurries. It will be seen that
generally the arrangements are primitive nnd simple. The
premiums offered are very small, from fifty to one hundred
dollars. The raceB are, as a rule, run on so villainous a
track that no one would care to enter a really valuable horBe.
Under no circumstances can a half-mile track — and these are
almost invariably the distance—be considered quite safe for
a hoise. The curves are too abrupt, cauBing danger of a
horse falling, even if the track be in perfect order. So on
such as these, rough and of suoh imperfect formation that
some quite sharp angles are left, it is no wonder that acci-
dents frequently occur.

Of course no man can afford to take a first-class jockey
about with him to such meetings. This and the practice of
running at catch-weights keep men oa the qui vive to pick
up small colored boys, some of whom nature seems to have
endowed with a Bpecial power of sticking to a horBe. The
recognized jockey costume is by no means de rigeur, and
while most owners have some kind of cap and jacket for the

boys, but few take the trouble or go to the expense of fitting
them out in the regulation white breeches and top-boots.
Some striking toilets are the consequence. A small nigger
boy, in racing cap and jacket several sizes too large for him,
with a tattered pair of pants, no shoes or stockings, and
spurs strapped to hiB naked heels, is a Bight to make a fash-
ionable jockey shudder. These boys, however, have been
accustomed to horses since they could toddle, and though
utterly ignorant of the niceties of jockeyship, will stay on the
back of anything, and after their fashion ride from start to
finish.

Some few years ago I started on a tour of some of the Vir-
ginia fairs.

My entourage consisted of a trainer, a lad — half groom,
half jockey— and a colored boy, three horses and a bull-dog.

The best representative of my stable was a chestnut geld-
ing, Cheroot, six years old. This horse I had picked up by
chance, buying him for a hack, but closer acquaintance
showed him to be worth training. Not quite thoroughbred,
he was a nice, upstanding animal, about 15. 3 hant's, rather
light in bone, but with a great de,d of power, hocks well let
down, and a very good shoulder. He was capable of doing a
mile in very respectable time; and during that season, start-
ing in eleven races he won nine.

My next beat representative was Jumping Jimmy, a little
brown gelding of just fifteen bauds, compactly made, not
fast, but able to jump almost anything. The last wa« Sleepy
Sally, the only thoroughbred, but the worst of the lot. She
was by no means a bad one to look at, but a veritable "flat-
catcher," for she could not or would not try an inch, exeept
occasionally, when for half a mile she could go with any-
thing.

My bulldog, Jumbo, was a very important factor in our
party. The original idea in taking him was as a guard, but,
indeed, he served to keep us all amused. Of unpreposessing
exterior, white except for a patch over one eye, the other
being in a prepetual state of red weakness, he had a most
original and trustworthy nature. While quite content to be
good friends with every man, woman and child — with a view
to stray meals — he was thoroughly determined that no liber-
ties should be taken with my property. Had any stranger
tried to make a forcible entrance into the teDt in my absence
it would have gone hard with him. Jumbo was nearly re-
sponsible for the death of one old lady from sheer fright.
She apparently was overcome with curiosity as to what kind
of an edifioe the tent could be, and was irrtsutably drawn to
put her head inside. Jumbo was peacefully snoring in his
usual style on a horse-cloth in the corner, but suddenly
waking to a sense of his responsibilities, he made one jump to
the door of the tent. He had no further intention of harm-
ing her, but the poor old dame emitted one awful yell and
fled without daring to look back.

He waB a dog of enterprising character, and when off duty,
made it his practice to stroll around, makinghuman acquaint-
ances and picking up odd meals; then, having found out and
visited everybody worth knowing, he would come back to
business with a figure resembling a beer barrel.

I opened my campaign at a small fair, which promised to
be and was a "Tom Tiddler's ground" for me, only, unfor-
tunately, the total amount of gold and silver lying about was
very Bmall; but of what there was most fell to my share.

I had with me a tent for Bleeping purposes. This, if one
determines to avoid hotels, is a better plan than sleeping in a
loose-box. The latter, till one gets broken to it, is very un-
comfortable, the noise of the horses keeping one awake, and
in such badly-constructed places as most of these stables are
the smell is very unpleasant. In a tent, as long as the
weather is fine, one can make one's self very comfortable.
Life spent in this way was very pleasant, if not profitable.
The programme of a day was much as follows:

With the sun we would get up, and after a rudimentary
toilet and the least possible taste of the "cratur," to keep out
the morning damp, would go over to the stables and see that
the horses were fed properly, i. e,, had their modicum of
oats, about two quarts, and a few mouthfnls of water before
their exercise. As the sun was rising, the horses would come
out and begin their morning work, while a cigarette or two
were consumed to help the appetite. About the regulation
work for the horses was to walk for & half-hour, then trot
about two miles, and perhaps after cantering a mile they
might have a "spin." This, however, varied according to
what races they had to run.

Then, while the horses were brought in, rubbed down, had
their bandages put on, and were given the rest of their morn-
ing feed, we would stroll off to the tent, and after a good
"sluioing" from a stable bucket and the completion of a
rather more elaborate toilet, would tackle the breakfast,
which had been meanwhile prepared at the little Btove out-
side the tent. It was not, as a rule, a luxurious meal, but
it is wonderful how well even a tough beef -steak will go down
when eaten in this alfresco manner.

The remainder of the morning had no particular occupa-
tion, but the time passed pleasantly enough in a stroll round
the grounds, watching the judging of the cattle and criticis-
ing the country visitors, or in a walk about the town. If
one choose to remain about the stables, many absurd re-
marks might be overheard from the country folks, who kept
peeping in at the doors.

Next door to my horses was a trotter of uncertain age and
camel-like Appearance, who, having probably outlived the
triumphs ofjjhis younger days, had come South under an al-
tered name to help in keeping the pot a-boiling. This quad-
ruped elicited much admiration, as much to the amusement
of his owner aB any one else.

"My! Mary Anne, hyar's a runnin' hoss. I reckon that
hoss cost a heap of money " (He might have if he had been
bought by the yard.) "Well, now, just look at his clothes."
(The aged beast had some bright-colored summer clothing.)
Of Buch remarks there was a lasting fire, as each new-comer
looked iD.

My faithful Jumbo was also the object of much wonder,
and many were the offers I had to match him against sundry
canine champions. On the second day of the fair he quieted
those who enWrtained doubts of his prowess, fositred by my
rejection of theee 'hallengep. A certain "yallar" hound, who
prowled about the place, had been the cause of muoh disquie-
tude to him since his arrival, something in this animal's con-
duct seeming to create immense wrath in his mind. That
morning I was absent, aod the object of his dislike came
round the corner. With one rush Jumbo bowled him over,
and when the dust subsided, a dead hound and a jubilant
bull-dog were discovered. After this episode he wag treated
with the greatest respect, and people preferred to pay court
to him from a rliHtance.

Soon after Loon would begin our business for the duy. Hot
work it was for the nags to race under the scorching sun,
and they seemed to feel it more than the human crowd
which hustled round the finish of the course. The dust, al-
ways abundant, at apme places was positively appalling, es-
pecially when it was derived fn m led soil. '1 hen it reduced
olothes to a uniform brick-dust color, which under the iaflu.

ence of a shower of rain became permanent. Neither heat
nor dust seemed to interfere with the good spirits of the
crowd. In fact, the only effect seemed to be the creation of
an unlimited thirst, which was manfully tackled.

Varied and wonderful were the vehicles, from a high dog-
cait to an humble "steer-cart," this latter a popular convey-
ance among the "cullud folk;" and not only the vehicles, but
their occupaots, were miscellaneous. A lumbering, shabby
old coach, a relic of the old times, drawn by two gannt old
work-horses, instead of the slashing team of its younger
days, would contain a fine old gentleman, shabby indeed, but
unmistakably an F. F. V., himself as much as bis carriage a
monument of past prosperity. A lofty dog-cart, rather the
worse for wear among the rough roads, would rattle up with
two riotous steeds driven tandem, in reckless fashion, by a
young Englishman. It dashes by the tortoise-like steer-cart
of old "Uncle Pete," another relic of old timts, whose chief
regret is that the good times " 'lore de wah" are gone, even
if he be now a free and enlightened voter. The trouble with
which he has to grapple is that emancipation and a vote do
not feed and clotht him in his old age, as his master would
have done. These elements mixed with the wandering tribe
of racing men, etc., made a peculiar contrast. The haughty
old Southerner side by si-ie with a foxy gambler; a rowdy
Britisher cheek-by-jowl with an "old-time nigger," and u
small country boy gazing with awe and admiratiou on a smart
Northern yellow stable-lad — all go to help the oddity.

About five o'clock such horses as had had no races would,
in the warm weather, be brought out for walking exercise
before their evening toilet.

In order to vary the moDotony of racing on the flat, sev
eral of us formed ourselves into a deputation to interview
the judges on the advisability of establishing a hurdle race.
After much argument, and by dint of pointing out what au
attraction it would prove if a broken neck were the result,
they were brought round to our opinion, and to two of us
was entrusted the business of procuring hurdles.

No such thing as a "wattle" hurdle was to be found in the
neighborhood, so a carpenter was found who proceeded to
business by getting some very shaky half-inch plank. He
was a man totally impervious to argument, and insisted on
making them from his own inherent ideas of what a hurdle
should be. When finished they looked mor6 like five-! arred
gates in delicate health than anything else, and it was ob-
vious than any hor.-e could gallop through them without any
danger.

The last day of the fair had been fixed for the "Grand
Hurdle Bace— gentlemen riders." To make up a good field
every horse available, whether he had ever looked over a
hurdle or not, was brought to the post, even our friend, the
antique trotting-hoise. This amiable animal could not be
persuaded to execute anything more like a gallop than a
species of "double-shuffle." He, nevertheless, proved very
useful, for by common consent he was allowed to lead his
field the first Tound, by which prudent manoeuvre each
hurdle was demolished in its turn. After this the race
resolved itself into a flat race, which a very loDg man on a
fourteen-hand pony won with considerable ease.

The next move we made wis farther South, into North
Carolina — land of cotton, peanuts and tar; and there we bad
some veiy fair spoit. The inhabitants seemed to be con-
siderably keener about racing, and got up two or three sad-
dle-horse races. In these they all used very strong curbs,
and rawhide whips, and "rode" their horses from post to
finish in a way which for a well-trained horse would have
been too severe, and with fat, grass-fed beasts was absolutely
barbarous. In spite of the proximity of the law-making
districts, there was no great amount of the article about the
heels of the average native, and this fair was chiefly remark-
able for its extreme "frostiness" for the gambling and "fak-
ing" fraternity. This, combined with the fact that numbers
had been largely augmented by some "side show" worthies
from a circus which had been broken up, caused a consider-
able display of pedestrianism; in short, a large number of
these gentry were so broken up that they never got home at
all that winter.

Here I only had two horses, and had the ill-luck to get
Cheroot placed hors de combat for a time by a careless boy,
who put on him a saddle with tha "tree" broken. This
galled his withers badly, and he was some time getting well.
An accident also befell Jimmy, I had a bridle which really
shonld not have been about at all, as the reins were rotten,
and this was put on him for a race. He was a bit of a puller,
and often tried to bolt at the post. During a false start the
colored boy on him was tugging at his head when snap went
both reins. The boy shot over his tail and landed so flat on
his back that the racing- jacket was split from top to bottom.
No serious damage was done, and Jimmy was soon caught.

Once more we moved northward into Virginia, to a fair of
very recent origin, whioh had only been founded one year.
This, of course, gave it all the charm of novelty to the
neighbors, and here a better harvest was reaped by the
gamblers and "lakirs" than by owners of horses.

The premiums were miserably low, but there was a great
deal of "hayseed" about, and the country people proved to
be of a guileless nature, willing to "buy soap" at any price.
An old farmer, reputed very rich, was a perfeol godsend; no
cautions and warnings sufficed to dissuade him from tasting
the joys of all the games with youthful relish. The "ring
and stick" people did such a thriving trade that rings went
to five cents each.

The weather had now become rather cold, so I sought to
get a bed in the hotel. The edifice, such as it was, was
entirely occupied by a wandering troupe of Thespians, who,
like the rest, were "following the races," and finally I had to
be content with a half-share of a bed in a room which con-
tained three beds and six people. Two panes of glass merci-
fully had been broken, which allowed us some ventilation.
The washing apparatus was scanty— one pitcher and a bowl
about the size of a saucer — and the pump was a hundred
yaTds down the road! Personally I deferred my ablutions
till I could get a stable bucket.

The theatre of the place was a room at the top of the
school-house. It was quite small, but, alas! sufficient for
the size of the audience which greeted the nomad company
each night. Their success on their tour was by no means
phenomenal; in fact, they had been obliged to forestall their
receipts at this place by borrowing money to make the
move. The enterprising man who had lent the necessary
oash, was tioket-seller and check-taker for three out of the
five nights on which they performed. Their performances
were really not so bad as might be imagined, though the
absence of the proper amount of scenery led to some rather
ridiculous shifts, as for instance the same set haviDg to repre-
sent a city drawing-room and a miners' shanty. The small
crowd of racing men helped to swell their receipts, for we
were all very regular attendants in the absence of other
amusements. But, alas! fate was not propitious, and ultim-
ately the company had to walk.

At this fair the trotting ehnient was muoh ahead in popu-
larity, and the stakes they contended for were more valuable,

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however, did not render them of a contented mind, for
r a question of whether a horse was entitled to compete
ihe 2:40 class, a tremendous dispute arose between two
I They were old friends, and had slept in the same bed
night before. This did not prevent them from wanting
shont each other, though ultimately their friends were
b to prevent any serious collision.

Ve were far enough South to be in the region of peanuts,
1 the stable-boys were, in spite of admonitions continually
lafcing over the fence of the fair grounds into a held where
rop had jo.it been cut, A small colored boy whom I had
with my horses, was retnroirjg triumphant with a
idly supply when the owner caught him. Then dire was
tribulation! Threats of prison were compounded for a
d thrashiog, which was efficacious, as the dismal howls
tiried.

liter this meeting the horses were "boxed" for a longer
rney, and reached home safely. I had Dot accumulated
ortune, but had made my expenses and a little to spare,
n the whole I w-is very well satisfied since I had
oyed some very fair sport and a pleasant autumn holiday.
\ancis Trevelyan in Outing for September.

A. Horse With Toothache.

["he face of a horse will tell you if he has the toothache;
ch. is denoted by a horse's facial expression and it is
lerving of more study than it receives. At times the
i will indicate bounding life and spirit, and at other times
>ression and languor. Society may twaddle and prate
x little hair splittings, while at the door may stand an
mal as sensitive, as finely framed and as exquisitely
thed as they, awaiting their pleasure, while suffering with
the patience of a stoic great anguish from a diseased
th.

Examine a number of horses' mouths, and you will be sur-
Bed by the comparison of one horse's grinders with
>ther's. An additional tooth is sometimes anterior to the
it molar. This is called the blind or woolf tooth, and by
oe is looked upon with great anxiety. It is of no known
lity, no doubt in the road, and, therefore, it should be
,racted. The tooth can produce no harm, save local irrita-
n in its catting. Some deny this, and claim that the
?seuce of this tooth superinduces blindness, big head, etc.
lis nothing but a "remnant" tooth, and can be traced back
the antediluvian horse, when he was no larger than a
all dog.

There is no remedy tor diseased teeth in horses save
Taction, and this should be accomplished immediately by
thoroughly competent operator, as there is considerable
ager in performing the operation, both to patient and den-
i. Fracture of the jaw, swallowing of the drawn tooth,
3 quite a number of other accidents have happened the
imal during the operation, thereby showing the necessity
skill. — Sportsman {Melbourne, Aus).

India Rubber Horseshoes.

The proposed substitution of India rubber for metal in
the manufacture of horseshoes is based npou various sup-
posed advantages, one of these being that he former enables
a horse to go easily over all kinds of roads and rough or
slippery ground without slipping. The contrivance brought
forward for this purpose is such as to obviate, in one in-
stance, the necessity of usiDg an iron shoe which can be
moved momentarily when the iorse is shod with aD iron
shoe. According to this design the shoe consists of an India
rubber bottom piece moulded to fit over >r around the frog
of the hoof, with a ledge or prolectiog rim rising up the
front and around about the level where the nails are clamped
the projection having an edge under which a steel band or
other appliance can be drawn and nipped tight to retain the
rubber Bhoe. The band is connected by studs, which pass
through the heel part of the hoof, this being cut aw*y from
the inner side for the purpose, and the stud or studs may
work eccentrically to obtain griper fixing. If the robber shoe
is used with an iron shoe, the froa portion or pad has a front
plate and two side \\iugs partially imbedded in it, the pro-
jection taking hold uuder the iron shoe to hold the rubber
shoe in place. If the rubber shoe be divided or made thin
in the center, a swivel or other bar can be contracted from
the rear to reduce the width of the pad so that it enters easily
and also expanded so as to fix the robber shoe in position. —
Mechanical News, reprinted in Watsonville Transcript Aug.
ZQth.

The Lease of the Los Angeles Race Track.

W. G. Armstrong, a turfite and horseman of Detroit is
rious to secure a lease of the Agricultural Park of thia city.
ie lease of the present lessees expires on the first of De-
nber and there are a number of people who are anxious to
some the lessees. This matter will in all probability be
aided at the very next meeting of the board of directors of
3 Sixth District Association. — Los Angeles Tribune,

The National Horse Show takes place at Madison Square
Lrden, New York, November 5 to 10 next. It is two years
ice this show was last held, and then it did not give gen-
ii satisfaction, there being too much aping of Hants English
|ou know." This year greater attention is to be devoted to
'tiers, respectable prizes being offered in fourteen classes.
ydeBdales have eight classes devoted to them.

How to Oil Harness.

Take the barm ss apart wherever it can be unbuckled; give
each strap a good wash, using lukewarm water with a little
washing soda in it. Scrub well with a scrubbing brush, and
be sure that you get all the grease and dirt off. Work well
in the hands until soft and pliant, for it is no use to apply oil
on dry, horny leather — it will never become soft. Alter this
has been done hang it in a room where it will not dry too
rapidly, until about three parts cry. Then apply plentifully
on both sides pure cod liver oil— this has more body and last-
ing qualitv than any other grease for leather tanned with
bark. Besides if you use neatfoot oil, rats and mice will eat
your harness, while that greased with cod oil they will not
touch. After giving a good coat of this oil, hangup until dry,
Then go over them again with the oil, giving them but
a light coat of it this time. After that dries in, wipe off
with a dry, coarse cloth. For common work harness nothing
more ib needed, but for carriage harness go over with a
sponge and castile soap, and wipe with a dry chamois skin,
and you may depend upon it there will be no black to rub
off on your hands. — Country Gentleman,

ilex. Wood, a horse trainer at Newmarket, has sent the
lowing suggestion to a London sporting paper as to the
>re accurate judging of the placed horses in a race: — "He
ggests that two judges be engaged facing each other across
a course, and, he further adds, none knew better than the
e Fred Archer the advantage gained by throwing himself
ht forward in the saddle at the moment of passing the
Bt, and thus first catching the judge's eye; in fact, I for
e believe his colors have been first past the post on many
jasions, whilst the horses could not well be divided." —
ortsman, Melbourne, Australia.

taking the recent victories of Guy, son of Kentucky Prince,
\s Horseman shows how, for a long time and in the hands
I noted trainers, he failed to place a fast mark to his credit,
t when Millard Saunders took hold of him, he by different
larse of training, gave him a well won record of 2:14£, and
lim this as a test, advises all trainers to be gentle, kind,
(tient and long-suffering with the high spirited horses com-
I tted to their care, when they will become willing slaves.
?he poet Gray tells vb there are village Hampdens andtmute
glorious Miltons buried 'neath the elms in many a church-
rd;but, aa he added in the application, chill penury re-
;eBsed their noble rage and froze the genial current of their
ml! The Miltons were never discovered and had no oppor-
uities, and so are unknown Goldsmith Maids on many
•ms, out of sight, waiting some great discoverer like Alden
ildsmith— awaiting some patient handler like Budd Doble
awaiting victory and the crown!"

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An ingenious device for controlling excitable horses has
lently been invented. It is attached to the brow band of
a bridle, and a light but firm cord runs through loop* along
a reins to the hand piece. In case of fright pull the cord,
d instantly the horse is blindfolded. This diverts his
antion from the object of fright and puts him into another
tin of thought. Let go the cord, and the double Bpring
itantly withdraws the blinds from the eyes and rolls them
t of sight. The device is not clumsy, and it does not clog
action. Gen. F. J. Herron has tried the controller, and
writes:" *'I examined this device when Mr. Pearl first made
and had it tried, and I do not hesitate to say that it is the
3t contrivance for the parpose ever presented to the public
fact I do not know of anything that will take its place or
complish what it will. That it will work effectively and
ickly there is no doubt, and it must come sooner or later
to very general use. It is too important an invention to be
pt idle and I hope some enterprising man will secure it,
that the public may have the benefit of it at an early day.
lere is certainly a sore fortune in this invention for some-
dy." This we found in several changes, but in place of
ing a late device was tried more than fifty years ago.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

There were gay doings on the creek last Sunday and Mon-
day, the occasion being the reception tendered the Corinthian
Yacht Club by the Canoe Fleet. At noon on Sunday the
canoes started in squadron down the creek to welcome their
guests. When off Peralta street wharf the yachts were dis-
covered trying to stem the tide off Goat Island; the breeze
improving slightly they were soon assembled and coming up
the creek, the flagship Spray in the lead. All proceeded
together through the drawbridges where the canoes formed
line Dear the club-house while the yachts passed them in
procession and then anchored off the sooth shore. The
canoes then gave a very prettySmanoeuvering exhibition which
was loudly applauded. The afternoon was spent in visiting
the yachto and canoe sailing around the basins, and at 6
o'clock all sat down to a banquet in the boat-house. The
table wes prettily decorated and substantially ballasted.
Commodore Blow presided, with Vice-Commodore Harrison
at the other end. When the eatables had been disposed of,
speeches and songs were in order and nearly every one was
called upon for one or the other. Mr. Darneal of the Canoe
Ciob rendered a poem composed by him for the occasion
which was hignly applauded. An adjournment was then
made to the club room where two hours were pleasantly
spent in aquatic gossip and social fumigation. On Monday
morning affer a hearty breakfast, the regatta was opened at
11 o'clock by a tug-of-war between a canoe and a rowboat
won by the cauoe, then paddling and sailing races, tub and
sculling contests, and finally a yacht race won by the Freda.
This ended a delightful holiday, and amidst hearty cheers
the yachts proceeded out of the creek on their way home to
Point Tiburon.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earlieBt possi
ble notices of wbelpa, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, In all InstanceB writing plainly names of sire and da*n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Whelps.

broad, powerful and compact. Its head ahould be very
massive, and large in proportion to the dog's size, with an
extremely short face; ita muzzle blunt, broad and inclined
upwards; its body short and well knit; the limbs stout and
muscular; its hind quarters should be high and strong, but
lighter made in comparison with its heavy made foreparts.
The dog conveys an impression of determination, strength
and activity.

The skull should be very large— the larger the better— and
in circumference should measure (round in front of the cars)
at least the height of the dog at the shoulder. The cheeks
should be well rounded and extended sideways beyond the
eyes. Viewed from the side, the head should appear very
high, and very short from its back to thb point of the nose
The head may bn very broad and square.

The forehead should be flat, neither prominent, rounded,
nor over-hanging the face; and the skin upon it and about the
head very looBe, hanging in large wrinkles. The temples
should be very prominent, broad, square and high, with a
deep and wide groove between the eyes, which is known as
the "stop."

The eyes, seen from the front, should be situated low
down in the skull, as far from the ears as possible. Their
corners should be in a straight line at right angles with the
stop and quite in front of the head. They should be as
wide apart os possible, provided their outer corners are
within the outline of the cheeks. They should be round in
shape, fairly large, neither sunken nor prominent, and in
color should be black, showiDg no white when looking
directly forward.

The ears set high in the head, i. e., the front inner edge of
each ear, should (aa viewed from the front) join the outline
of the skull at the top corner of such outline, so os to place
them as wide apart as high, and as far from the eyes as pos-
sible. In size they should be small and thin, and the shape
termed "rose ear" is most correct. The "rose ear" bends
inwards at its back, the upper or front edge curving either
outward and backward, snowing part of the inside fur.

The face, measured from the front of the cheekbone to the
nose, should be as short as possible, and its skin should be
deeply wrinkled. The muzzle should be short, broad, turn-
ed upward, and very deep from the corner of the eye to the
corner of the mouth. The nose large, broad, and in color
black, deeply set almost between the eyes. The distance from
the inner corner ot the eye to the extreme tip of nose should
not exceed the length from the tip of the nose to the edge of
under lip. The nostrils large, wide and with a well defined
straight line between them. Thechops6hould bethick,broad,
pendant and very dteep, banging completely over the lower
jaw at the sides. They should join the under lip in front
and cover the teeth, which should not be seen when the
the mouth ib closed. The jaw should project considerably in
front of the upper, and well turned up, being broad, massive
and square.

The neck should be moderate in length very thick and
strong, with plenty of loose wrinkled skin about the throat,
forming a dewlap from the lower jaw to the chest.

The chest, wide, round and deep, giving thedogan appear-
ance of a wide chested lowl.-gged dog. Theshouldera broad,
slanting and deep, very powerful, with plenty of muscle.

The brisket should be capacious, round and deep, from
the top of the shoulders to its lowest part, where it joins the
cheBt, and be well let down between the fore legs. It should
be large in diameter, and round behind the fore legs, the
ribs being well rounded. The belly should be tucked
up and not pendulous. The back should be short and
strong, bioad Ht the shoulders and narrow at the loins,
with a slight fall in the back at the shoulders, whence the
spine should rise, forming the roach back. The tail should
be short and set h>w down, much thicker at the root than at
tha end. It should be round and smooth and devoid of
fringe or coarse hair, and the dog should not be able to raise
it above the level of the back. Fore leas straight, thick and
strong, and should be short in proportion with the hind legs.
Elbows should be low and stand well out fiom the ribs.

The pasterns, short, straight and strong; fore feet should
be turned slightly outward, medium size, round and cat-like;
hind legs should be fairly large, stroDg and higher than the
fore legs; the coat should be tine in texture, short, close and
smooth. The color of the bulldog should be whole or smut,
but it is a matter of fancy, and Dudley nosed and black-and-
tan bulldogs should be disqualified.

Mr. S. E. Fisher advertises this week some excellent fox-
hound poppies for sale. Some are black and tan, and some
black, white and tan. They are by Don — Jennie, both good
deer dogs.

Elsewhere Mr. W. D. Howe advertises pointer puppies for
sale. The youngsters are by Mr. Stewart's handsome and
good dog Professor, and out of Mr. Howe's very taking
Belle. In breeding they are good, in looks better, and in
certainty of possessing strong pointing instinct best. Those
desiriDg pointers will do well to communicate with Mr.
Howe.

The California Kennel Club held its monthly meeting on
Wednesday evening last at 539 California Street. The Held
trial committee reported through Mr. A. B. Truman that it
had secured the ubo of some good quail ground in Sonoma
County for trial purposes, and recommended the giving of a
Meld trial in the near future. The place chosen is quite free
from brush and trees.

Mr. Jas. E. Watson's black pointer wholped September
7th, ten, eight dogs (one dog since dead), to owners black
pointer, Old Black Joe.

Points of the Bull Doer-

Bull dogfl are fast becoming the fancy about San Fran-
cisco, but as yet few are to be seen of more than a very low
degree of merit. Those who already own such, and those
others who may feel like going in for the breed, may with
profit study the points of the dog as determined by compe-
tent English authorities.

In forming a judgment on any specimen of the breed, the
general appearance, which is the firht impression the dog
makes as a whole, on the eye of the judge ahould be the first
consideration. Next should be noticed ita size, Bhape and
make. No point Bhould be ao much in excess of the others
as to destroy the general symmetry, or make the dog appear
deformed, or interfere v. ith the power of motion. Hi* style,
gait, carriage, temper and his several points should be con-
sidered separately in detail, doe allowance being made for
the bitch, which is not bo grand or so fully developed as the
dog. The general appearance of the bull dng, is that of a
smooth-coated, thick-set dog, rather low in Btature, but

The Secretary of the Pacific Kennel Club, Mr. James E.
Watson, has established himself on a Hve acre tract in Ber-
keley, where be can without stint gratify his predilections for
fine dogs and fowls. He has mastitis, fox-hounds, fox-terriers?,
black pointers and a clumber spaniel already, with more to
come, and also various fancy breeds of ckickeLB. The
"squire" aspect of hia Engliah character is asserting itself.

Mr. Geo. B. Polhemua writes from his Uerro Alegroe Rancho
near San Joae, that the pointer puppies out of Mr. Wm.
Schreiber'e imported Sail, are the finest he ever saw. He
says: "The one I have chosen I have named Sal lie. She is
the greatest pup in the country. I saw her to-day point over
twenty times on hlackbirda. While we are irrigating
they come round thickly and are quite tane. She is a better
dog to-day than most well-broken dogs. No man's $5u0
would tempt me to sell her, as I see in her one that will till
my old dog Bob's place."

Californian fanciers and breeders may note with some
interest the traos'erof a pointer from San Francisco to Japan
noted elsewhere. Thia city is the nearest and only port
from which really first rate setters and pointers can be pro-
cured by the Bportsmen of that wonderful land of Th-
Mikado. To purchase them in England involves delay and

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many added dangers in the way of aioknesa and perils by
Bea. Dogs sent from California can be carefnlly prepared
and shipped under the care of interested and concientions
steamship officers, to whom personal super-vision of them
will be a pleasure. Mr. Tanignchi placed his pointer in the
immediate care of Mr. Green, clerk of the Oceanic, and in so
far as intelligent care can preclude disaster, it is certain that
the puppy will reach its home in good condition. A little
more" enterprise on the part of local breed erB might open a
good and practically insatiable market to the westward.

On Saturday last Mr. Naosada Taniguchi, resident at
Tokio, Japan, took away from this city to his home a white
and lemon pointer bitch puppy, whelped on May 14, 1SS8,
by Don-Sail, the latter being the bitch recently imported
by Mr. William Schreiber from Glasgow, Scotland. The
puppy is well-sized, nicely marked, healthy and very hand-
some, being particularly clean about the head. In breeding,
she is the equal of any pointer. Her sire, Don, being by
Garth's Drake out of Jewel by Statter's Major out of Lord
LichBeld's Peg. The dam, Sail, is by Brag IV. out of Forest
Queen II by Duke II out of Duchess. Tracing the blood
lines though the English Kennel Stud Book it is enough to
say that throughout the progenitors of Mr. Tamguohi's
puppy were of marked goodness in the field, and most of
them of great beauty. The growth and development of Mr.
Tam>ucki's rare pointer will be noted with much interest.
Game— quail, woodcock and snipe— is plentiful in Japan,
and the owner of the dog is a fine shot and a keen sports-
man, as indeed many of his fellow-countrymen seem to be.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department shonld be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Ply-Fishing.

An angler's paradise is this,

"Where long-locked willows stooping kiss

The merry water's face.
The very spot to tempt the trout,
Rejoicing in the current's rout,

To feed and sport apace.

The line leaps whistling thro' the air,
And on the ripples settles there

A simulated fly —
A thing of life-like form ana hue
That could deceive the flBh and you,

How practiced be your eye.

Rare was Apelles' skill, I reck,

When hungry birds would come and peck

His painted grape-filled dish;
Moro useful far his art who can.
With some well modeled fly, trepan

The quick and cunning fish.

But Bhape you puppets as you may,

They should preserve throughout the play

Motions ta'en from the life;
So let the creature droning rest,
Then Bkim upon the water's breast

With changing fancies rife.

But see athwart the stream you shine !
A tremor seizes on ray line,

Swiftly the reel uncoils;
And as I check its circling flight,
A mighty trout leaps to the light,

And strives to burst its toils.

The buckling line runs out its length.
And only skill offsets the strength

Of anger and despair;
Jufi as Is wooed some coyisb maid.
Indifferent now, then half afraid,

But won with patient care.

At last the gallent prey gives o'er,
And victor's pride shall heighten more

Its own delightful flavor,
"When round the camp-fire's mellow light
I tell the story of the fight,

Warmed by its steaming savor.

J. Aubtin Finoh in "Outing."

cent, of the entrance money; third, 20 per cent. of the en-
trance money, divided by Major Kellogg and Baokingham;
fourth, a magazine rifle, presented by Clabrough & Golcher,
won by W. J. Fox; fifth, a split bamboo fishing rod, given
by George W. Shreve, won by E. J. Summerfield; sixth, a
pair of Canadian hunting boots, the preseat of E. T. Allen,
won by F. J. Bassford; seventh, a sole leather Victoria gun
case, donatei by Charles E. Burgans, of Oakland, won by A.
L. Donaldson, Only Kellogg and Fox, of the local men,
were prepared to take part in the event, while the two Bass-
fords came from Vacaville, A. L. Donaldson from Fairfield,

E. J. Summerfield (late of Michigan) from Crockett, Contra
Costa County, and F. H. Buckingham from the Bassfords'
stronghold of Vacaville.

While waiting for others who were expected, a pool shoot
was indulged, at 15 single Blue Rocks, $2.50 entrance, H.
A. Bassford taking tirs^ and Summerfield second. Score: H.
A. Bassford 11, F. J. Bassford 7, Summerfield 9, Bucking-
ham 8, Kellogg 7.

At 5 pairs Blue Rocks, $2.50 entrance. H. A. Bassford 7,

F. J. Bassford 9, Summerfield 7, Buckingham 7, Kellogg 3,
Fox 8.

For the aelby medal. At 60 single Blue Rocks and 25 pairs. Cham-
berlin Rules.

SINGLES.

Fox 34

Kellogg 43

H. Bassford 3G

Buckingham 33

F. Bassford 31

Summerfield 32

Donaldson 31

DOUBLES.

Fox 32

Kellogg 30

H. Bassford 41

Buckingham 4u

F. Bassford 33

Summerfield 33

Donaldson 28

Manufacture of Primers.

TRAP.

Riverside Club.

The scores of the meeting of August 31st were very fine, as
a whole, and the very large attendance augured well for the
future of the club.

At 12 single Blue Rock targets and 6 pairs.

A. K.Holt 16

J. E. Beamer 1*

O. F. Packard 14

P. Klinefelter 13

L. C. Chamblln 12

B. W. Handy 9

R. P.Cundiff 8

J.N.Cundiff 8

L. Brackenbury 7

J. S. Oastleman 7

J. Rule 6

J. W.McLeod 6

At 5 pairs Blue Rocks.

C. F.Packard 1

J.N.Cundiff 7

W. H. Backus 6

J. E. Beamer B

J. W. McLeod 6

P. Klinefelter 4

J. Rule 3

Mr. Smith 3

Mr. Wiggins 2

S. Castleman 0

troduced, and the hole for ignition was placed in the centre
of the primer pocket. This arrangement added to the life of
the shell, and in a measure assisted in the increased sale of
the metallic shells. Then came the use of a primer of the
same pattern used on the paper shells which contained the
anvil in the primer, after the pattern of those in use on the
English shell, with this advantage — that the anvils were a
part of the primer, and thus prevented the loss of the anvil,
thereby rendering the shells useless. Then came the shell
with a removable anvil, admitting of easy extraction of the
old primer and the use of a cap of regular shape, but the
breaking of the anvils of this type of shell, and the increased
call for reloadable shells for rifle practice caused the inven-
tion of the present type of primers with, a fixed pointed
anvil, which is replaced with every new primer, thus reduc-
ing the possibility of miss-fire to a minimum.

Messrs. Harry S. Wort and John KerrigaD bagged four
dozen quails on Monday last near Sonoma.

Clarence A. Haight and David Thorn ranged their pointers
over the hills about Niles on last Monday and made good
baga of quails. The weather was too warm for comfort.

Selby Medal Contest.

The match for the medal presented by the Selby Smelting
and Lead Company, representative of the championship of
Central California at artificial targets, was shot off on Satur-
day last at Adams' point. It was open to all residents of Ibe
State living north of Kern County, and the expectation was
that twenty or thirty experts would meet. At the Dext con-
test for the medal, when ihe cash prizes will be greater, it is
probable a larger list of entries will appear. The Bhootiug
was good throughout, even though Major Kellogg and Mr.
W. J. Fox, two of the best shots at Blue Rooks in the State,
did not maintain their positions.

The prizes at stake were the Selby challenge medal, value
$100, as first prize, won II. A. J i ssford; second, 30 per

The Making of Steel Barrels.

All of the operations incident to the production of arms
and ammunition are of the utmost interest to sportsmen,
and there can be no more absorbing diversion than to study
the great plants at New Haven, of the "Winchester Company
at Hartford, of the Colt's Company, and at Bridgeport of the
U. M. C. A hundred marvelonsly involved applications of
machinery may be seen at either, all of which are the inven-
tions of American mechanics. Perhaps as interesting as
any are the appliances for making the millions of primers
which have practically surplanted the old-time percussion
caps of the fathers. Their manufacture is fully described in
an exchange which says that the first stage is the rolling out
of the sheet metal of which the caps are made. The metal
used is of copper or some of its alloys; this is rolled into
narrow sheets which, after having been accurately measured
bo that it Bhall be of a proper thickness, is passed through a
machine, which rapidly cuts the sheet into blanks of the
proper size. These are then carried to a machine which
draws them out into proper lengths, and in the case of the
regular percussion caps, such as the single and double water-
proof, splits and corrugates them at the same time. The
splitting is done to prevent the cap from flying when strnck
by the hammer, as would be the case if the cap were left
unsplit, while the corrugation is done, partially, to assist in
picking up the cap. After the caps are drawn to proper
length they are carried to an automatic machine which trims
them of exaot length; they are then carried to a tumbling
barrel or cage. After being rubbed and tumbled over each
other for some time they come out with smooth edges, ready
to be loaded with their proper quantity of fulminate of mer-
cury, which is placed in the cap in a room where nothing
else is done. The caps are placed in an iron plate pierced
with holes, in some instances a thousand in number. Each
cap is so placed that the oharge of fulminate will readily drop
into the cap from the charging plate. The proper quantity
of fulminate is placed in a plate that has a number of holes
bored in its surface, the plate being of proper thickness and
the holes of such a size that by placing the plate upon a flat
surface and spreading the dantp fulminate upon its surface
and brushing off the balance, the proper charge is left in the
charging plate. This plate is then placed upon the one con-
taining the empty caps, and the charge falls into the caps,
which are then placed under a press which puts over the
charge of fulminate the water-proofing which protects it from
the wet. They are then packed in tin boxes and, after being
properly labeled and made into packages, are ready for the
market.

The primers for paper and brass shells are made in much
the same manner, with the exception that the fulminate is
put into them dry in the same way that it is put into the
other caps, and then are carried to a press that outs out a
piece of tin foil and places it over the charge. The purpose
of the foil is the same as the water-proofing, to protect the
charge from damp. In the case of the anvil primers, after
the foil has been put into the cap, the anvil, which is a piece
of brass and corresdonds in a measure to the nipple of the
muzzle-loading gun, is put into the cap- These anvils are
punched out of sheet metal, and are placed in the primers in
the same way that the charges are placed in the ordinary
caps, namely, the primers are placed in a plate right side up,
the anvils are dropped into a plate corresponding to the
under one, and the two are placed in a press, where the an-
vils are pressed into their proper places. These plates are
pierced into one thousand holes and these are separated into
four divisions of two hundred and fifty eaoh, so that after
the anvils have been seoured in place the plate has only to
be placed over a funnel, under which are placed four boxes
to receive the contents of the plate, which is then reversed
and the primers fall into the boxes, thuB ensuring a full
count, and saving time and trouble.

The primers are carefully inspected during every stage of
maunfacture so as to insure a perfect article. By some man-
ufacturers the primers are accurately sized after manufac
ture, that every cap may fit snugly the hole in the base of
the shell, thus preventing any escape of gas around the
primers, a thing which sometimes occurs in shells which
have been used a long time or which may have had the
primed pocket enlarged by the de-cupping tool. This is an
occurrence much more common with the Berdan primers
than with the more modern primers with a fixed anvil. In
the earlier patterns of American brass shells the anvils were
formed in the bottom of the primer pocket which was pierced
with three holes to allow the flash to ignite the charge, an
arrangement that caused some difficulty in the removal of
the old primer, and often resulted in the spoiling of the
shells, as the sharp instrument used in the extraction of tin
primers would often pierce it, and in the Operation of de-cap-
ping the point of the tool would remove tlie sharp point of
the anvil and thus cause miss fires. In order to remove this
objection a smaller-sized primer of the same pattern as in-

A manufacturer of shot guns describes the operations to
which steel is exposed in passing from the ore into the
finished state with such accuracy and evident knowledge in
the premises that his word may be received as authoritative
when he says:

I cannot amuse your readers with particulars of petty
twistingu, etc., whilst stating how steel is manipulated, be-
cause the process is so simple, and, consequently, free from
ri6k of spoiling by having its nature destroyed. I have
decided on three qualities of steel according to the gun
required, but I have assured myself of the genuine good
qualities of each grade. The point as regards steel is to know
its tempers, etc., which can only be gained by lengthy experi-
ence, and cannot well be explained in black and white.

To commence with, I will ta. e the highest quality of steel
for making a best (:Three-BeU" barrel. The chief factor is
Swedish iron, which is melted from the purest ores obtain-
able in that country, and made up into bars; and during the
whole process of its manufacture till it reaches the bar state,
it has no contact whatever with any gaseous fuels, but is
entirely treated with charcoal. These bars are then manu-
factured into steel, the ingredients and other particulars of
which, to make it suitable for a shot gun barrel, are embodied
in my specification to the manufacturer, who is under bond
not to divulge information, or supply such material to any
other person. It 1b rolled and cut off into round bars of
eighteen inches each and delivered to my works, a certificate
of quality accompanving each consignment.

Immediately on their receipt they are again pickled (having
once so been treated by the firm who produce them whilst in
the ingot state — when they are also broken and tested for
accuracy of temper) for the pnrpose of removing scale and ex-
posing any imperfections.

I then take the round steel bar and put it into a furnace
which is so built that the required heat is speedily obtained;
it is then ready for rolling. The mould has no actual contact
with the fuel, and, therefore, has no liability to acquire dirt,
or dross, nor is its temper susceptible to alteration.

The rolls used for this purpose contain eight sections, each
so tapered that they gradually bring the bar down to the form
of a gun bairel. The bar is then withdrawn from the furnace
and put through the whole of the eight sections.of the rolls,
thence taken to a steam hammer and hammered with blows at
the rute of 800 per minute in order to intensify the nature of
the steel, and at the same time bring it to the shape and size
required. Bear well in mind that the whole of this rollinq and
hammeriny is done at one heat, (a) From the speed at which
this hammer works thesteel is prevented from losing much of
its heat, in fact, even when it has had sufficient hammering
it is not allowed to become suddenly cold but is placed into
an iron box and covered with charcoal, made air-tight, and
let remain till it has gradually cooled down. It is then taken
from the box and put through a straightening maohine, which
also exerts an enormous pressure on the barrel and straightens
it. From this machine on to the setter, who with a hand
hammer sets it true. It is then taken to a self-acting drilling
machine which drills three at a time; after drilling it is then
rough and fine bored and again set straight, a steel mandril
is passed through it to test the accuracy of the boring and
truth of setting. From thence it is placed in a self-acting
turning machine which turns it to a copy. Each barrel
passes through three of these machines, which gradually tarn
it down to the finished size, after which the mandril is re-
moved, and sent down for provisional proof. This concludes
the process of producing a barrel of the first grade.

The second, or "Two Bell," grade barrel is made from a
material not quite so high a class of Swedish pig, but never-
theless a very good quality, and undergoes the same treat
ment as does the highest grade.

The third grade barrels, which are manufactured to com-
pete with the cheaper figured irons, are of a mixture of
Swedish and best English pigs, and, like the higher qualities,
are also made to my own specifications. (The steel for this
quality was, until about two yearB ago, supplied by the firm
who manufacture damascus.)

I receive this quality (or "One Bell") steel in billets of
7x'2£ round, which are pickled, etc, in a similar manner to
their more costly brethren.

The billet is then taken to a machine and its ends faced
true, after which it is placed in an automatio drilling maohine
which drills two at a time, and a £ hole is drilled through
each. It is then ready for the rolling process. The roller
places the mould in the furnace, and, having heated it to a
sufficient extent, commences the operation which is known
as hollow-rollicg. The roller being equipped with a quantity
of various sized steel mandrils, takes the mould from the
furnace with one which is the same size as the hole which
has been drilled in the mould, and passing the mould through
the large soctions of the before-mentioned rolls, the form and
shape of a barrel is partially given. The elongating of the
metal under the pressure of the roller results in the gradual
expelling of the mandril. Then another and smaller sized
mandril is used, and so on till the mould has become de facto
a barrel, when it is placed in a obarcoal box and treated like
the other grades. This process is considerably less expens-
ive than the other two.

Having followed the manipulation of the plain quality thus
far, we will go with it to the straightening mnohine and set-
ter. Being hollow-rolled it is unnecessary to take it to the
drilling machine, so it goes straight to the borer, and it is
finished off the same as the other qualities.

Messrs. S. E. Fisher, Hermann Heath and Charles Heath,
of this city, killed a forked horn near Novato on Sunday
lust, that weighed 110 pounds.

Many prominent Bportsmen from other oities have been
in San Francisco daring the week past. Mr. I. L. Miller, of
Bakersfield, called on Monday morning, and a little later
Dr. I. W. Hays, Jr., of Grass Valley, dropped in. Both are
leaders in field sports in thoir respective sections.

1888

'ght ^xtt&zx awtl jg portsman.

187

An Array Horse's Fate-

The fate of the army horse is generally a sad
one. Having taken to a mili'ary career he
giveB up all hopes of enjoying any of the bene-
fits which some of his kindred enjoy who wear
away their prime in dragging a truck or dray.
These latter often are cared for by considerate
masters in retarn for years of good, reliable
service. Not so with the army equine. He
can look forward to a few years of luxurious
living and fare. But let him become sick or
disabled and he is cast adrift in a cruel world,
and he ends his days in misery. The gallant,
pranciDg steed that bears the Colonel's manly
form around the parade ground may in a
month be crawling along some by-way in Tar-
Flat, dragging at his heels a decrepit old soap-
fat wagon.

As soon as it is discovered that a horse is
untit for duty, a request is sent to the quar-
termaster to have the animal condemned. A
horse does not have to be disabled to be con-
demned and branded I. C. (inspected and
condemned). If he will not stay in the ranks,
if he is nervous at the sound of music or the
whistling of a shot, he is condemned. Horses
get soured in disposition, too, as if they re-
pented of entering the service and wanted to
get out of it.

There are instances, preseived as legends in
the army, where horses have been rewarded
for loDg a-d faithful service by being ctred
for in their old age. A notable case is that o£
the equine survivor of Custer's fntal battle
with the Sioux on the Little Big Horn. The
clouds of smoke had passed up the ravine,
the last savage whoop had long ceased to re-
echo among the hills, and

Miles Keogh's horse at evening
Was the only living thing
that moved along the battle-held where the
corpses of poor Custer's boys in blue were
strewn. Here was the animal discovered
lingering over the body of his dead master.
Miles Keogh's horse, by a special department
order, was sent to West Point, where he was
to pass the rest of his days in comfort, and
with no harder work to perform than to dis-
cover in what part of the lawn the greenest
and dewiest grass grew. But such an Elysian
existence is not the common fate of the horse
that expends his energies in Uncle Sam's
Bervice. — N. Y. Letter.

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HOI.STFIX THOKOIGHKREDS of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine, Cata-
logues. F. H. BURKE, 4J1 Montgomery St.,S. F,

HO IS t EIN CATTLE— Thoroughbred and Grade;
Young Bulls and HeLfers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 131 East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, CaL

B.T. BUSH, Snisun, CaL, Shorthorns, Thobongh-
bred and Grades. Young Bolls end Calves for Sale

J. B. Dl'Bt'EE, EL Monte, California, Breeder of
nigh grade and first-class family Jersev Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull "Cleveland'
(No. 469), sire "Doctor" (No. 171% dam " Kiss" (No
4211. Lu service at $50. Awarded firrt premium al
Los Angeles Fair for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Tine Cows for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,

P. O. BOXV73.

SFTEI COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen. Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. "Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Cost* Co., Cal.

THE SCIENTIFIC KIT OP TOOLS

For Farmers, Dairymen, Stockmen and Machinists.

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RACES RACES

Which is hardly half the regular prices, and none can afford to be without this set. Orders by mall
promptly filled. Address,

G. G. WICKSON & CO., - 3 and 5 Fiont Street, S. F.

JOSEPH nAILLIARD, Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

CHAKIES L'TfDEBHHX. Santa Rosa. Sonoua
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES "lADlXUK. Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fuliy.C'orrespondenc^ solicited.

P. CARROLL BloomPeld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbrea runners. Payton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock for sale.

J*. L. McUIlX, Sonoma. Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
eeys, young Bulls and Calves for sale .

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN CATTLR- SAX MATFO RAN-
(HO HERO of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St.. S. F. Catalogue

PAGE ISKOTHERS.— Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Itoad-
8ter and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORTHORNS PETERSON — Imported and
g recorded Snort-Horns. Address above Lites, Colusa
County.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISS ED,

PEDIGREES TABI'UIED.

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888.

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Tlmrsdav, Nov. 15, 1888.

FIBST DAY— NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Pnrse SJ50;
first quarter £60; half 875; three-quarters S85; mile
§li 0; mile and a quarter §130. All paid up entries
over five to be added and equally divided between
each winner.

2— Trotting. Pnrse S250. Three minute class for
horses owned in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,
18^8. First horse to receive 5150; second £75; third
575

SECOND DAT— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2STH, 1888.

3— Fureka stake. For all ages ?50. Entrance half

forfeit, £300 added; second to receive £100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4— Running Purse £150. For all ages. First horse

$120; second $25, half mile and repeat.
5 — Running Purse 5$200. For two-year-old3. First

horse to receive $150; second $50, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.

6 — Trotting Purse £500; 2:40 class, for horses owned
in HumbolQtCo., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse $350; second horse $150; third horse $50.

7 — Trotting Parse $750. Free for alL First horse
$51.0; second $175; third S75,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 20.

8- Running-Purse $253 for all ages; first horse

$200; oecond $50; three-quarters of a mile.
9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; $25 entrance:

one-half forfeit; $250 added; Becond to receive $76;

third to save stakes, one mlie.
10 -Running -Purse 5150; ior all ages ; first horse to

receive $125; second $25; 000 yards.

CONDITION'S AND REHARKS.

All Trotting Races are best 3 in 5, unless otherwise
specified; four to enter and three to start, but the
board reserves the right to hOid a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent of purse, to accompany
nominations.

In all Trottine Races the Rules of the American
Trotting Association, and ad Running Races the
Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
to govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot
he us of any two classes alternately, if necessary to
finish any day's racing.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of the day
preceeding the race shall be required to start.

No added m<*>ney paid for a walk over.

In all races four or more paid up entries required
to fill, aud three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In Trotting Races driv' rs will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named In entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,
Thursday, November 15, 1889.

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application
to the Secretary.

n.\M£l JCrRPETY, President.

11 coilN, Secretary.

BST All work earful and complete. Samples of work
and estimates of expense furnished at

Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET,
Sac Francisco, • . - California.

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correctly Posed «ntl characterise
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Especial attention given to Instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY,
Corner 9tU and Market Streets.

Telephone 3162.

FOXHOUND^ PUPPIES.

ALL FIXELY BRED FBOH GOOD DEEK DOGS.
Price $10 ewt.. S. E. FISCHEB, 211 Sutter St. 8. F.

Holstein-Friesians

AT AUCTION.

Owing to the Sale of a large portion of my Land, I
offer for sale the greater portion of my herd of
Choice THOROUGHBRED DAIRY ANIMALS, con-
sisting of

BULLS,

COWS

& CALVES

and including all my Piize Winners, Show Herd and
the Prize SweepBtake Animals now on exhibition
at the STATE FAIR in Sacramento.

SALE AT

RENO, NEVADA,

SEPTEMBER 22, 1888.

For Catalogues apply to

1KANK H. iilKKi; 401 Montgomery St ,

or STATE FAIR GROUNDS, Sacramento, or
C. W. BOOTON, Auctioneer, Reno, >eva<l;i.

Pool Privileges

BAY DISTRICT TRACK

AND AT THE

OAKLAND RACE TRACK,

For one year, from Oct. 1st, 1683, will be Bold to the
highest bidder,

3IU.\DA¥. SEPT. 1 ttli, IN8S.

gar Bidders will be required to present tbelr bids
IN PERSON' to the committee atl2o'cIock. Sept. 24,
1888, at the SECRKTARYS OFFICE, IMS California
Street. No bids by letter will be entertained, unless
presented by an authorized person at the hour and
date above named. T. W HIM II.MA.V

Secretary.

FOR SALE.
Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R — Josie Bow), out of Belle H
(Rex — Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising- Prices reasonable, apply to

yV. D. HOWE, 1&27J Busb Street.

^Notice of Entries'^

OCTOBER oth to 27th,

Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

Ftbst Day— Purse WOO. For 2:22 pacers.

Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.
Sntnrday— Oct. 13th.
Second Day— Purse *500. For f ree-for-all pacers.

Purse ea». For2:27 class trottera.

Saturday -Oct ZOlh.

Thibd Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Thursday— Oct. 25th.
Fourth Day— Purse J600. 2:20 class.
Frlday-Oct. 26tli.
Fifth Day— Parse $500. 2; 25 class.

Satnrday-Oet. 97th.
Sixth Day*— Purse 3500J. Gbeat fkee-fob-all

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

Entries to tbe above close Friday, Septem-
ber *8. Entries to tbe G-eat Free for All
close October I 5.

Fifth Day— Purse $5000. Great free-for-all

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Association will also offer liberal purses for
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the purse.
T. W. HIMHttAV Secretary.
augl4 1436 California Street, San Francisco.

f&~ POOL PRIVILEGES.

Pedigreed Foxterrier Pups

FOR SALE.

Bv Sly Mixture (winner of numerous prizes) out of
Beatrice ( Champion Bacchanal— Arrow *i. None better
bred. Best house or farm dogs. Price, J20. each.

Stud Foxterrier, REGENT JOCK, (REGENT
VOX-BLEMTON, Saffron),very handsome and game
Price, $10. J. B. MAR "IT X, 1157 Folsom St., S. F

IMPORTANT SALE

Thoroughbreds!

Get of WILDIDLB and JOHN A,
Out of MAY D, ELLA DOAXB and

other noted mart's.
PROPERTY OF

H. C. Judson, Esq., Santa Clara,

To be sold at 11 A. M. at

FAIR GROUNDS,

BAN JOSE,

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 1888.
KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers

fstelogrw now ready.

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3?ft«* breeder and Jfcportsrcmu.

Sept. 1

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

acu Continuing Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten percent. In all Races, four moneys,
50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PROGRAMME.
First Day, Tuesday, September ?5tli

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and tRepeat-
Purse, $200.

2. Match race— X?,00d; SICK) added by Association,
P. Miekle.br g, Bedford,

E. Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse ?500. Open to aU Stallions
owned In Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1888, with the fol-
lowing horses:

S. NT Straube, Fresno Cal , b s, Apex.
S. N. Straube, " '* br s, Clovis.

J. H. Lively, " *' b s, Barbora.
J. R. Jones, " " c s, Day Break.

C. H. Bowers, " " b s, Waterford.

H. II. Helman, Visaha " b s, Pasha.
J. N. Ayres, ' " b s, Bay Rose.

J, Donahue ; F.rrsno, Cal., b s, Congressman.
Second Day, Wednesday. September IGlli.

4. Running-One Mile Dash. Purse, $250.

5. Trottiug-2:ao Class. Purse, £400.

6. Trotting— Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Day, Tliursday, September W3 tli.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.

8. Running-Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, #250.

9. Running— Purse, $150. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
Counties. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $100.

Fourth Stay, I riday, September ?Stli.

11. Running - Tbree-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse
250.

12.— Trotting-2:35 Class, Pnrse, $250.
13.— Trotting— Hughes Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purse. $500.

$500 Reserved tor Special Races.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise specified. Six to enter and three to
start, but the board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
horse distancingthe field will only be entitled to first
money.

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the board reserve the
right to trot heats of any two classes alternately, or to
trotaspecial race between heats; also to change the
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary.

A horse making a walk over shall be entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. When less than
required number of starters appear, they may contest
for entrance money paid in, to be divided as follows-
SSX to first 33 H to second.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p. m, of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start*

When there is more thau one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they are to start
must be named by six p. m. of the day preceding the
race.

If in the opinion of the judges any race cannot be
finished on the closing dav of the meeting it maybe
Continued or declared off at the option of the judges.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance under Rule 36.

Racing colors to be named on entries.

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wear caps or distinct colors, which most be named
their Retries.

These last two rules will be strictly enforced.

All races to be called at 2 p. sr., sharp.

Entries to all tlie above races to close
with the Secretary at i t P. ML Saturday.
Sept. 15 1888.

All entries for exhibits must be made prior to Sep-
tember 25tb. It would be belter in order to get good
accommodations for stock to notify the Secretary as
early as possible the number of head and kind you
intend to exhibit, so we can arrange for them. Al-
th"ugh we have a hundred boxstalls on the ground, we
find it necessary to build more, on account of advice
from parties intending to make exhibits. Bend for
catalogue

LEWIS LEACH, President.

N. I.BALDW1N, secretary.

jy2Itosep27 P. O. Box 571, Fresno, Cal.

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY" SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ot
Outarfo Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,
S3J Hlds-HuRS Castrated.
Veterluary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St
Residence, 9C6 Howtrd St., San Francisco,
aulitf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edi aburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and aix first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 California Street

FITZGERALD A CONLON. Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZAHD, M.R.CV.S.L,

VETERINARY SURGEON,

GKADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.

Lanietiea* ami Surgery a Specialty.

Office and Pliarmuuy,

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, (Near Market. 1
Open Day and NlKht. Telephone, No. 3360. 1,28

SUBSCRIBE FOB TUB

breeder and Swrtsmaa.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

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Alinont, 33 ■{

Sire of
Ml trotters and 2

pacers in 2:30
list.

f [ Hambletonian, 10,

| Alexander's Abdallah.15, \ Sire of H in 2:30 list.

Sire of Gin 2:30 list.

[Katy Darling

Sally Anderson.,

fMambrino Chief, 11.
| Sire of Gin 2:30 llet.

I
LHortenae.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
L Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f f HambletoniaD, 10.

Messenger Duroc, 10G | Sire of 41 in 2:3U list.

Sire of 15 in 2:30 list: also -|
J sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- I Satinet, by Hoe's Ab-
\ laine, yearling res. U:31£. { dallab Chief,

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-hred,. | Sovereign.

(See Bruce'a American Stud -j

Book ) | Maid of Monmouib,

I By Travoler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1S88, for article and description.

f

f Hambletonian, 10.
j (Rysdyk's)

(_ Bolivar Mare.

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j Guy Miller

| Hambletonian, 725 ]

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash- ( Burr's Washington.

I ington J

(Dam by Abdallab, 1.

(Pilot, Jr., 12.

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! Emblem j Tattler, 300 ...

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[Young Portia.,

!f Telamon.
Telltale \Flea.

Mambrino Chief, 11.

Poriia by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1S83, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - - Proprietor.

L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

$mm

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ALTAVILLE RACE!

October 4th, 5th & 6th,X

SPEED PROGRAMME.

1* Race for Saddle Horses, GOO yards and repea
a purse of S10.00.

2. Race for DiBtrlct Running Horses, one hair
and repeat for a purse of -->.■■ 0 first borso £15
second home 95.00.

3. Trottingand Pacing Race; free for all tro
and pacers without a record up to date; dlstanc
mill' and repeat. Purse 325.00; first horse 815, 6©
horse Jiu.10.

4. Race for Runniufi MakeB fur all aj;es; one
and repeat; purse <6o: first horse, S-G; Becoi.d h
$15; third liorte. ?1».

5. Race forTrotting purse of $50, for all huraea
record of 2:27. Three to enter and two to start,
mile, best two iu three; first burse. $J5; second li
915.

6. Running Race for District Horses, for pun
8(;0; first horse, $25; second horse, £15 and third hi
910. Distance one lialf mile and repeat.

7. Running Race for all ages, distance tin _.
terB of a mile and repeat, for purse of 935; first In
625; Becond horse, 910.

8 Runniug Race, free for all ; one-half mile &D
peat; for a purse of $100; Gist horse, $75; second b
$25.

t). Handicap for District Horses, for purse
first horse. $15; second horse, $10, distance si:
dred yards and repeat.

Hi, A purse of ?*0 for the Fastest Lady Rldei
tance one in Ho and repeat; first Udy,$35; secon
$15.

Entrance Fee 10 percent, on all Races. PosiM
three horses to start in all above races, or otlien
the purse will be declared off. The race to be sti)
governed by the California State Agricultural WoC
Rules.

AJ1 entries close on October 1st. 1881

POLITICAL SPEAKING <£ BARBLCl

Will be held on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TB.

Some of the inoBt Eminent Speakers of Califo
will be present to iiiscuss tlie Political Issues of
day. Both Politic. u Parties will he represent
Among the Political Speakers will be Hon. Jnh)
Egan. of Amador; John P. Irish, o£ San Franeli"
Hon. A. Caminettl, of Jackson; Samuel M. Sh
ridge, of San FranciBco, and others.

Bids for Race Course Privileges will be open
September 20th.

For any information apply to
J. II. Walter, Manager, Altavllle, Calaveras Co. I

Turf Goods Stor

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Loi
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Bool

Flue harness, Hor«*e CiotUIiijr;

And all Specialties for the Track or Stabl
Mail orders promptly attended to.

Horses Purchased o

Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals tot

desiring, for reasonable compensation,

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VI KM

I*. 91. LASIX Y. Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Kr,

S. H. Biiiifc-hiiiaii. Stanford, Ky.

G. A. Lackey. Stanford, Ky.
Geo. McAllBter, Stanford, Ky.
First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

filunafaoturer of both Hammer and Hamraerless Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
i. Demonstration of the Shooting- Qualities of the "L. O. Smith*' Gun.

At tie Cleveland Cartridge Co. 'e tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 10 inclusive
the" Smith" gun won first money In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of tbe en ire
amou 1(S3,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the best average in the 0V class. In the 90-
clasB iwon the Is', 2nd and 4tb moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th; in the 70 class it
cook t fand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in Ihe 60-cUss, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different inakes of gun6 usod by the nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. O. SMITH.

SEXl) FOR DESCRIPTIVE (CATALOGUE AND 4*RICE LIST. augtj

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly lired

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

HARQN VAUANT N°4

S. N. STRAUBE,

, o. Address,

Fresno, «'al.

Fairbanks* Standard Scales

WAGON
SCALES

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Hay, Grain,
Produce &c.

STOCK

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Portable Scales, Grain & Warehouse Trucks all sizes and descriptions.

ti^* Set) our Scales SpeciaUi/ iiuulefor tcc'i'jhuig Jocht/x! *V J

Send for Illustrated Lists to

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1 — IKCLCDING-

GREYHOUNDS,

From 'Waterloo Cup Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,
Gordon and English SETTERS
Field and Water SPANIEL!

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornameDt
dogs required. Approximate cost tweuiy-five di
lars, delivered San Francisco mail boat

John T. M'Innes and C(

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105 PITT STREET, 8YDNEY, NEW SOUTH WAL

Seelslercl "nblc Address "PEnlORES

1888

'glxe gmiler and j&pxrrismau.

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Napa and Solano district

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District KaceB to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Kapa, Sonoma and Maiin.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Tuesday, October 2nd.

I— Running Race— Free for all. Tbr.ee-quarters Qf
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit; ?SJ0 added;
|50 to second norse,

2— Trotting— 2:30 Class. Purse, |S00.

3-Tbotxing— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.
Wednesday October 3d.

4— Trotting— 2:20 Class. Purse $1000.

5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Purse $500.

6— Trotting— District— 2:40 Class. Parse, $500.
Thursday, October -lili.

7— Running Race— Free for all. One uiile and re-
peat. ?25 entrance; $10 forfeit; ?250added; $50 to sec-
oud horse.

8— Trotting— 3:00 Class. Purse, ?600.

9— Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, ?400.
Friday. October 5tli.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, ?S00.

11— Trot ting -District— 2:30 Class. Purse, ?600.

12— Trotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance ; ?10 forfeit; $250 added, $50 to second horse.

14— Trotting — Four-vear-old and under. Sable
"Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting— Free for all. Purse, $1,000.

iKJ" A reserve fund on hand for special races.
REMARKS A>D 4'ONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in allheals.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries clo«e August i, 1888, with the
Secretary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules andRunning Races by-
Pacific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED W. EOERER. President.

A. H. CONKEIMS, Secretary.

jy7tse29 Napa City, «'aJ.

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

OFTBE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co Cal.,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,

OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 & 12.

$2O00 PURSES. 5SOOO.

RACES! RACES! RACE 3.

Commencing TUESDAY, OCTOBEE 9th, and
continuing during the week.

PROGRAMME.

TUESDAY, October 9lli.

1. Running, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Parse, ?100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minute Class, free for all.
Puree, ?300.

WEDNESDAY, October loili.

3. Running, half-mile and repeat, free for all.
Purse, §IW). "

4. paeiag, free for all. Parse, ?3U0.

THURSDAY. October tilli.

5. Running, one and one-quarter mile dash, free
for all Puree, 3160.

6 Trotting. 2.35 Class, free for all. Purse $300.
7. Trotting, nearest to four minutes. Purse, $50.

FHIOAY, October 12 ill.

8 Trotting, 2 4-5 Class, free for aU horses owned in

Third Agricultural District Aug. 1. 1SS8. Purse. ?200.

9. Trotting, free fur all. Puree. $100.

Special Purses will be Given by the Society

Saturday, October 1 3tli.

All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern Trot
tine and Pacing Races. California State Agricultural
Society rules to govern Running Races. Entrance
fee 10 per cent ot purse; to accompany nominations,
)n all Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse is to be
divided into three monevs, slx-tenthB, [three-tenths,
and one-tenth. Running Races in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three-tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more paid np entries required to Gil, and three
or more horses to start but the Board reserves the
right to hold the entries and start the races with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two raceB, alternately, or to
call a special race between h'-ats; also to change the
day and hour of any race if deemed necessary. ±or
a walk-over, a horse is only entitled to it? own entrance
fee and one-half of the entrance received from the
other entries of said race. A horse winning a race is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then the firnt and third moneys. Non star-
ters must be declared nut the day previous to the race
they are engaged in, before 6. P. M. or be required to

All entries lor a race *o close wl*h tnt
president or Secretary, at Willow, Septem-
her to, 1888. at iO o'clock P. M-

The Eoard of Directors will have charge of the
track and grounds during the week of races
and will see that the rules are strictly enforced, and
purses and stakes will be paid when the judges have
rendered their decision, and before leaving the stand.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Races to start at
1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

W.C. MURDOCH, President.
W. V. FREEMAN Secretary. seltoca

San Luis Obispo.

Agricultural Association
No. 16.

THE ANNUAL FAIR,

SEPTEMBER 18 to 2% 1883.
SPEED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY, Tuesday, September IStli.

1- -Trotting — For three -year-olds. Parse, «a».
Mile heats; three in five. Five to eater and three to
start; for horses owned in this county jjioo added to
purse if 2:40 is beaten.

2— Advertised Trotting Race— Colt Stakes for
Two-year-olds; best two in three, mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start. Open to the counties of
Santa Barbara, Monterey and san Luis Obispo. En-
trance fee 330, of which $5 shall be paid on or before
January 1st, 1888, 810 on or before April 1st, 1888, and
$15 on or before September 1st, 18W, to which this
Association will add 1 100.

3— stallton Trotting Race — Purse $500. For
horses owned in counties uf Santa Cruz, Monterey,
Santa Barbara and Sin Louis Obispo; three in five -
mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

SECOSD DAY, Wednesday, Sept. I9tn.

1— Running Race — Purse. $200. One mile dash,
for horses owned in Monterey, Santa Cruz Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Five to
enter and three to start.

2— Running Race— For three-year-olds and un-
der. Purse, $150. Three-quarter mile dash; weight
forage. Five to enter and three to start.

a— Running Race— One-half mile dash. Purse
$125. Free for all; weight for aee.

THIRD DAY. Thursday, Sept. 30th.

1-Trotting Race- (Named.) For horses owned
in this couuty. Purse. $150. Mile heats; three in five.
Five to enter and three to start.

2— Double Team Trotting Race— Purse, $5d. For
horses owned in this coontv by any one man. Two in
thiee mile heats; 'hree to enter and two to start. $25
added if three minntes is beaten.

3—1 rotting— 2:50 class; for horses owned in thiB
county. Purse, $100. Three in five mile heats. Five
to enter and three to start.

FOURTH DAY. Friday, Sept. »lst.

1— Running Race— Purse, $50. Free for all stal
lions owned in this county; mile and repeat. Three
to enter and two to start.

2— Nov>;i.ty Running Race— Purse, $125. One and
cne-quarter mile dash foi horses owned in Wan Lnis
Obispo county; first quarter $25, and first horse at
each quarter $2-5 additional. Five to enter and three
to start,

3— Saddle Horse Race— PnrBe, $50. Half mile
dash; for horses owned in this county. Fivetoenter
and three to start,

FIFTH DAY, Saturday, Sept. 22nd.

l -Trotting— 2:40 class: for horses owned in thiB
county. Purse, J100. Three in five; mile heats. Five
to enterand three to start.

2— Trotting and Pacing Race — Three minute
class. Purse $150. For horses in this countv ; three in
five mile heats. Five to enter and three to start.

3— Trotting Race— Free lor all in State. Purse.
$1000. Mile heats ; Uiree in five. Five to enterand three
to start. $200 to be added if 2:20 is beaten.
Remarks and < on d it ions.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to Btart. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the pnrse. Entrance
fee 10 per cent, on purse, to accompany nomina'ions.
Trotting and pacing purses divided at the rate of 50
per cent, to the first norse, 25 per cent, to the second
15 per cent, to the third, and 10 per cent to fourth.

American Association rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves 'be right to trot heats ofany two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish aDy day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the re-
quired number of starters appear they mav contest
for the entrance money, to be divided as follows: C~"
to the first and 33% to the second.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of
the day pracedingthe ract- shall be required to start,

'.Vhere there is more than one entry by one person
or in one interest the particular horse they are to
start must be named at 6 p. ii of the day preceding
the race. No added money Paid for a walkover
except as otherwise specified. Running raceB will be
conducted underthe rules of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association.

Non-Btarters in running races will be aeld for an
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries. -

In trottiog races, drivers will be reqnired to wear
caps of distinct colorB, which must he named in their
entries.

Entries to all tlie above races to close
with the Secretary on Wednesday, August
I. 1888. at 4 I*. 91.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary.

The district embraces the county of San Luis
Obispo.

J. H. BARRTET. Secretary of Agricultural Asso
ciation No. 16, San Louis Obispo County.

J. H. HILLISTEH. L. M. WARDEN and GEO.
VAN GORDON, Committee on Speed Programme.

E. W. STFELE. President.
J. H. BARRETT, Secretary. jnlfitselK

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Apply to H, 0. OILMAN, Sacramento.

CARSON CITY, NEV.

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AUCTIONEERS.

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And every other description of live 8tock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. 8. B. Whitehead hns for H.'teen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).

ARIEL LATHHOP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ.,

J. B. HAGGIN. ESQ., THEO. WINTERS. ESQ

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., W3L CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT FAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums.
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclusive

SPEED PROGRAMME,

Monday, September 2-1 th.

1— Running— Half-mile dash. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $100; 875 to first horse; $25 te second.
Entrance free.

2>— Trotting — 3:00 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $250; first horse $150; second horse $75;
third horse $25.

3— Running — One mile dash. Purse, $100; first
horse $75; second $25. Free for all District horses.
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September 25tli.

4— Selling Purse, $250, of which $50 to second, *25 to
third; for three-year olds and upwards; horses enter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1000, then one

Eound fur each $100 less down to $400; selling price to
e stated through entry bos at 6 p. m. day before the
race; one mile.

5— Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds
(foals of 16S6); $25 entrance, 510 to accompany nomina-
tions; $15 additional for starters to be paid in before
6 p. m. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

&— Trotting Stake— For two-year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300.

7— Tkotting — 2:35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Purse, $300.

Wednesday, September 36th.
8— Novelty Race— Running. Purse, $300. Oneand
one-half miles; first 'half-mile, $50; first mile, $100;
first to finish, $150.

9— Trotting— 2:40 Class. Free for all horses that
have never beaten2:40. Purse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
Purse, $600.
11— Pacing— 2:40 Class. Purse, $250.

Thursday, September 3 5th.
12— Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse
$300,

13— Running— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to start; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary at 6 p. u. on September
18, 1383.

14 — Trotting— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
borses. Pnrse, $250.

Friday, September 38th.
15— Running— Free for all ageB. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.
IS— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $600.
17— Running— Oneand one-half mile dash. Purse,
$300.

18— Trotting— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile heata; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 39th.
19— Great Fifteen 3fixE Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed rive horses, to he
changed at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
alluv,Li_-d five men to assist him in changing horses.
20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $1000.
21— Pacing— Free-iorall. Purse, $800.
22— Consolation Purse— $250; for all horses that
have run at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
quarter, $50; first half, $75; first to finish, $125. En-
trance free.

R£HARE$ ANT> I'OXMTIOXS.
Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secre-
tary on or before the first day of Angust, l^SS. Entries
for the purse must be made two days preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
they will Btart the day before the race, at 6 p. m.
Horses entered in pnrses can only be drawn by con-
sent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be owned
and kept in Nevada ani' California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for sis months prior to day of race.

Entries »o all trotting: races will close
August 30. with tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start iu
all races forpurses.

NationalTrottiiig Association Rules t'o govern trot-
tine raceB. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rule* to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, on purse, to accompany nomination.
National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Po"rd reserves the right to trot heats of any two
class ,-.. alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a Bpecial race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled. only to the
entrance monev paid in. When less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66# to the
first and 33)tf to the second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations lare void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by fir. M, of the
dav proceeding the race, shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or In one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by G i*. si. the dav preceedlng the
race. No added msney paid fur a walk-over.
Racing colors to be named in entries.
In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors which must be named in their
entries.

Each day's races will commence promotly at one
o'clock P. M.

S I, LEE, President.
All entries must be directed to

JAMES I». TOKKEtSOtf. Secretary.
jly7tee22 < arwii City, Nevada.

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1— Teottinq Purse $2(,o. For Ssnta Clara County
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For three-year-olds
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1, 1888, to be eligible to this class
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 95th.

2— Trotting — Purse $100. 2:35 class.

3— Trotting— Garden City Colt Slake. For three -
year-olds. Closed Apiil 1st with seven entries.

4— Trotting— Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repeat. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 26th.

5— Running Stake. For two-year-olds. 526 en-
trance, 510 forfeit, S'i\ 10 added; $50 to aecond horse,
?25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
ponnds. Ti>ree-quarters of a mile.

6— Running — Free purse S200. For all ages. ?50 to
second horse One and one-eighth miles.

7— Trotting— Purse g8(ki. 2:S0 class.

8— Trotting — Purse 3*00. Three-minute class.
Thursday, September 33th.

9— Running— Free purse S200, 550 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10— Trotting- Purse S5U0. 2:27 class.

11— Trotting — Purse §600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 38.

12 — Running — For three -year-olds. 525 entrance
510 forfeit; 5200 added; 550 to second horse: 525 to
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13-RuNNiNG-Forall ages. 560 entrance; $25 for-
feit; 5250 added; 5100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

]4— Pacing— Pnrse H00. 2:23 class.

15— Trotting — Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Saturday, September 29th.

16— Running — Free pur? e 5500, for all ages, 550 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17— Ttotting— Purse 5600. 2:25 class.

18— Trotting — Pnrse ?1,0l0 Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing mces, purses divided as
follows: 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent- to
second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

All trotting and pacing races best3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right 1 1 trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, »1bo to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valiey Agricultural Society will
co-operate in the management of the Fair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half ot the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race
and to no added mon^y.

A horse winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first and
third money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unless accompanied by the money.

Ni.m-?T.im-rs in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

All colts properly entered In district stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such rice.

If it is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and pacing races, five or more paid np
entries required to tilt and three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
portionate amount of the purse; provided, however*
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than tliree to start.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all
entries.

When less than the required number of starters ap-
pear, they may contest for the entrance money only,
divided C0& and 33}*.

Races to commence each day at 2 p. m.

Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, and
is now the best and fastest track in the State.
■ lit .rie*. elnse An- usl 1, 188".

K. tOl'llAM, President.
G. H. BRAGG Secretary. jel6lse22

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1888. 1888.

NEVADA STATE FAIR

— AT —

RENO, NEV.,
September 17 to 22 Inclusive.

$10,000.00

- IN —

PURSES AND PREMIUMS.

SPEED PROGRAMME:

M«>DA"V, September 17. 1888.

1— Selling Purse- $350; of which $50 to second, 525 to
third; for three-vear-oldB and upwards; horses en-
tered to be sold for Sl.sto to carry rule weights; two
pounds allowed for each $100 down to $1,000, then one
bound for each ?bJ0 less, down to £400; pellinK price to
pest**ed through entry box at 6 p. M. the day before
the rice; one mile. _

2— Nevada Stake, running; for two-year-olds (foal1*
of 18o6t;j*:'i entrance; ?IU to accompany nominations;
$40 additional for starters; to be paid in before 6 p. M.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; $300 added; second horse to save
8take; three-quarters mile.

3— Kunning.live-eightlis mile dash; District horses;
$100 added; entrance $10, declaration £5; on or before
August 26th.

4— EunniDg, three-eighths mile and repeat; purse
81 0; 9100 to first, $50 to second.

Tuesday, September 18.

5 — Running, three-quarters mile; District horses;
purse $10"; $75 to first; $25 to second.

i— Trotting 2:27 class; purse $600.

7— Trotting stake for two-year-olds; mile and re-
peat; entrance $■», of which *ii to accompany nomi-
nation; ?40 additional for starters; to be paid in be-
foreGp.M.day previous to race; $300 added; ten per
cent, of stake monev to go to racing fund; three or
more starters to make a raee; stakes and added
money to he divided GO, 30, and 10 per cent.

Wednesday, September 19 th.

8 — Novelty Race, running; purse $100; one and one-
half miles; hrst half-mile, $50; first mile $100; first to
finish, $2 0.

9— unning; for three-year-olds; $Tn entrance; $20 to
accompany nominations; $30 additional for starters;
to he uaid'inhefore 6 p. m. day previous to race; ten
percent, of stake money to go to racing fund; $300
added; second horse to save stake; one and one-
quarter miles.

10— Trotting, three- minute-class, ror District horses;

Enrse 5300; first horse $150, second horse $100, third
orse $50.

Thursday, September TSOlh.

11— "Running, mile and repeat; purse $3 0; $150 Lo
first, $10J to second, $50 to third.

12— Trotting, 2.40 class; purse $600.

13— Trotting stake for three-year-olds; $100 en
trance $25 to accompany nomination; $75 additional
for starters; to be paid in before 6 p.m. day previous
to race; $100 added; ten percent, of stake money to
go to racing fund; three or more starters to make a
race; stages and added money to be divided 60, 30 aad
ten per cent.

Friday, September 181.

14-Running, nurseSTOO; of which $50 to second; for
all ages; three-quarter mile heats.

15— Running, half-mile and repeat; District horses;
purse $150; $100 to first, $5u to secoud.

16-Running -Stake; for two-year-olds (Toals of IS* 1.
$■-0 entrance; $10 to accompany nominations; ?H
additional for starters; to be paid in belore six p.m.
day previous to race; ten per cent, of stake money to
goto racing f"nd; |300 added; second horsa to save
stake; one mile.

17— Trotting 2:50 class; for District Inrses: three in
five; purse $00; first $15> second $100, third $50.
Saturday, September «fcd.

18— Trotting, 2:22 Class; purse $1,000; $500 to first. "WJ
co Becond, $200 to third.

19— Pacinu; purse $600; $300 to first, $200 to second,

}< (to third.

j£*PAddi tional races will be made each day. Classes
inaje up from horses on the grounds.

R3KARU.S AND CONDITIONS.

Nominations to Stakes must be made to
] -Secretary on or before tiie Isr day
of wigust, t888

Entries for the purses must be made two days pre-
ceding the race, at the regular time forclosingentries
as designated by the rules. Those who have nominat-
ed in stakes must name to the Secretary in writing
which they will start the day before the race, at 6p. m .
Horses entered in purses can only be drawn by the
consent of the Judges.

All horses entered for District purses must be own.
ed and kept in Nevada and California, east of the
Sierra Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close August 20th,
with the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start In
all raceB for purses.

National Trotting Assooiation rules to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
rules to govern miming laces, except as above,

A I] trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
three to start. But the Board reserves the right to
hold a less number than five to fill, by Ihe withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the purse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, unpurse.tn accompany nomination.

National Trotting Association rules to govern trut
ting; but the Board reserves the right to trot heats of
any two classes alternately If necessary, to finish
piy dav's racing, or to trot a special race. A horse
making a walkover shall be entitled only to the en-
trance money paid in. when less than the required
number of starters appear, they may contest for the
entrance monev. to be divided as follows: C6?s to the
first and 31J4 to the Becond.

Eiorses that distance the field will only take first
money.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the a hove {stakes, declara-
tions are permitted for a small forfeit.

In ail races entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start.

\Vfit re there is more than one entry by one person,
or ia » oe interest, the particular horse they are to
start a nstbe named by 6p.m. of the day preceding
theratj. .No added money paid for a wa.k-over.

Raci »g colors to be named in entries.

In ti ttting races drivers will be required to wear
caps ot distinct colors, which must be named in the
entries.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one
o'clock p. M.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Sec-
retary, Reno, Nevada.

The Ormsbv County District I-air, at Carson City,
begins September 21th and ends September 20th. Six
day's racing; gives J7.5W in purses and premiums;
for particulars address J. D. Torreyson, Secretary,
Carson City.

The Humboldt County District Fair logins October
2d, and ends October Mh. Four days' racing; givi.-s
(3,500 in purses aud premiums. Fur particulars address
Alex. Wise, secretary, Winm-mucca, Nevada.

The State Agricultural Society has built a new track
located half a mile from the town of Reno, the eoil
being of such a character as to make it one of the
best on the Pacific Coast.

■MFi:<». wivr-EKS. President.
C. H. «TODDAKD, Secretary. ]9mytsel5

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Annual Race Meeting of 1888.

—BEGINNING—

September 1 8th,

A>D COJiTISlISiG FIVE DAIS.

$15,000.00

IN PURSES OFFERED.

SPEED FROliRA.HME

Entries Hose August 1st. 1888.

EntraBee fee ten per cent, In all races four

moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

Tuesday, September 1 8, 1888.

1— Running — Pacific Coast — Two-year-old Stake;
one mile. Closed February 15th, with 7 entries.

'I — Teoiiing- District — Four-yeu-old stake. Closed
February 15tb, with 8 entries.

3— Trotting - Pacific Coast 3:00 class. Purse
$1,000.

Wedue<*rtay, September ltftli.

i— Bussing— Jin. Duffy purse. Free for all. One
mile; £100.

This purse hereafter to be named for the winner.

5— Thotting— Pacific Coast^2:2t class; ?12(J0.

6— Tcotting-- District— Three-year-old stake. Closed
February 15th, with 5 entries.

7 — Tbottisg— District— Two-year-old slake ; best

two in three. Closed February 1st, with 1 J entries.

'Blmrsday, September 20ili.

8 — Bussing— Pacific Coast- Mile and repeat; $510.

9— THomsG— Pacific Coast— 2:35 class; §1,000.

10 — TBOiriNG— Pacific Coast— Four-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 11 entries.

11— Pacing— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; §500.
Friday, September "21st.

12— RtTNNTNG— Pacific Coast— One-half mile and
repeat, §350.

lit — Tbottisg — Pacific Coast— Free for all; §l,2tC.

14 — Tbottisg— Pacific Coast- Three-year-old stake.
Closed February 15th, with 9 entries.

15— Tbottisg— Pacific Coast— 2:22 class; §1.200.
Saturday, September 22 d.

16— Bussing— Pacific Coast— Three-year-old stake.
Closed February loth, with 5 entries.

17 — Tbottisg— Pacific Coast — Two-year-old stake;
best two in three. Closed February 15th, with 10
entries.

IB— Pacing— Pacific Coast— Free for all; ?70n.

19 — Tbottisg— Pacific Coast— 2:27 class; 51,000.
CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the --tate Agricultural Society to govern
running, except as berciu stilted.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to c-Ul a special race
between heats; also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

For a wa.k-over in any race a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race,
and to no added money.

Ahorse winning a r*ee entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, free purse, for
all ages, uf the State Fair programme fur 1SSS, starting
in races So. S, will b^ required to carry five pounds
extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse is
^ualiDed to be entered in any District race that has
not been owned in the District six [6) mouths prior to
the day of the race, and any entry by aiij person of
any disqualified horse shall be held liable "for the en-
trance tee contracted, without any rieht to compete
for a purse, and shall be held liable to penalties pre-
scribed by the National Trotting Association anl
Running Rules of the State Agricultural Society.

All col's properly entered in District stakes, if sold,
are entitled to start in such races.

If it is the opinion ot the Judges, before starting a

ace.that it cannot he finished on the cloBing day of
the Fair, it may be declared off or continued, at "the
option of the Judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid up entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start; but
the Board reserves the right to hold emrries and start
a race with a less number and deduct a proportionate
amount of the purse; provided, however, that the
Board hereby reserves the righl to declare any race off
when there are less thuu three (3) to start.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in tbe
world.

Trotting and racing colors to he named with all
entries and used in all heats.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

Stables, hav and straw free to competitors.

Emriet* close August 1, IS&S, tilth ihe
"eeretary.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1889-90.
OPEN TO THE WORLD.

Tbe Last Payment Due at Six O'clock I*
ill. ibe Day Belore the Race.

The San Joaquin Valley
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DISTR Cr MO. 2.CAI.

Offer tbe following rich running events for 1 E9oud
1690, entries to close August 1st, 1888, for colts now
classed us yearlings, (with one exception. No. 3, for
colts now classed as two-year olds for tills time only
io permit of a valuable three-year-old stake lor 1889.

I OK I8WH.

I.— THE Pavilion Stakes.— A sweepstakes for
iwo-year-olda (foals of 1887) to he run at tlie Mock ton
Fair of lSStt; $50 each half forfeit, or only $10 if de-
clared on or before January l*t; or ?l."> by May 1st,
1889. Declarations void unless accompanied by the
money, with 9830 added, of which $76 to Becond; third
to save stake. Winner uf any stake race of the value
of $1,000 to curry Ave pounds extra; Of any other
event three pounds; two or more 6ve pounds. Maid-
ena allowed Qve pounds. Five-eights of a mile.

2.— The Voskuite Stakes.— A Bweepstnke for two-
vear-oldB. (foals of 188) to be run at the Stooltton
Fair of 8Sifl,S7fi each, hall forfeit or only SI > if de-
clared on or before Januaiy 1st; $15 by May 1st, or
£25 August fir.st, ikKu. Declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money ; with 135(1 added, of which $100
to second; third to save stake. Winner of the annnal
stakes at Sacramento to carry seven pounds extra,
winner of any other stakes to carry three pounds; of
two or more. Bev> n pounds. Maidens allowed live
pounds. Three-quarters of a rolle.

S. — THE BtO Tree Stakkb,-(To close In two-yeur-

old form this time only.) A sweepntake for tbree-

i ,yer*r.olds to be run at the Stockton Pairin 1889; $100

each half forfeit or only $10 if declared January 1st:

115 May 1st, or f25 August 1st, 1889. Declarations void

unless accompanied, by the moaeji with WW added,

of which $125 to second ; third to save stake. Winner
of any three-year-old stake race of the value of $1,000
to carry five pounds extra; of two three-year-old
events of any value ten pounds. Maidens allowed
seven pounds. One mile.

FOR 1890.

No. 4.— The Big Tkee Stakes.— A sweepstakes
for tbree-y ear-olds (fouls of 18*7) to be run at the
Stockton Fair in 1890. (.Conditions same as No, 3,
except as to year.)

No. 5.— The Sargent Stakes.— a sweepstakes for
three-year-olds (foalB of lbaTi to be run at the Stock-
ton Fair in 1890; $100 each, of which $10 must accom-
pany the nomination, $10 payable January 1st, '859; $10
payable January 1st, 1890; $'20 payable May lBt. 1890.
The remaining $"i0 to be paid by 6 o'clock the day pro-
ceeding the race. Payments not made as they be-
come due forfeits money paid in, and declares entry
out; $500 added, of which ?150 to second, third to save
stake. Winner of the Breeder's Stake at Sacramento
to carry five pounds extra: of the Frepjdent Stakes,
seven pounds; cf anv other three-year-old event
three pounds. Maidens allowed seven pounds. One
mile and a half.

N. B.— Conditions of thiB association for 1888 to
govern except as specified herein.

I» V. SHIPPEE, President.

.1. M. l,\Rl£, secretary,

je9tsel5 P. 0. Box 188, Stockton, Cal.

SAN DIEGO

Stockton Fair, 1888

SPECIAL RUNNING STAKES.
Free for all Two - Year - Olds.

THE BJERtHASrS STAKE.

A Sweepstake for2-vear-oMrj; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
$i>0 added, ot which $5o to second. Winner of any
stake at the State Fair of 16B3, to carry tivepouuds
extra; of two or moie seven pounds; maidens allowed
five pounds.

FIVE-EIGHTHS OF A MILE.
THE FIKEMEA'S STAKE.
A Sweepstake for 2-years-olds . $50 entrance, $25
forfeit, $300 added $75 to second, "$50 to third. Win-
ner ol the Introduction *take of the -State Fair of iSSR.
to carry five pounds extra; of the State Fair California
Annual Stakes, seven pounds; of both ten pounds;
maidens allowed five pounds.

THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILE.
Entries to close with tbe Secretary on
September 5, 1888.

Rnnnin? Rules of the State Agricultural Society
to govern.

V U. SHIPPEE, resident
J. SI. LaRDE, Secretary.

P. O. Box 188, Stockton CaL

1 2th District Fair

lOJIi'OSED OF THE I Ol'NTIES 1>F

LAKE and MENDOCINO
Will Open at LAKEPORT

>FPTE31BEB 18lb.

SPEED PROGRAMME, 1888.

FIRST DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18.

1- RUNNING— District. Half mile dash; $20
trance, $10 forfeit; $iuG added; second horse 160, third
horse $20.

2- RUNNING— District. Three-quarters mile dash;
§Si entrance, $10 forfeit; |100 added; second horse $60,
third horse $20.

s— TROTTING— District. Purse $100. Mile heats
two in three, for two-year-olds and under. First horse
■fob, second horse ?30, third horse $33.

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19.

No.4— RUNNING - District. Five-eighths mile dash.
$20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second horse W0,
third horse -»20.

No. 5— RUNNING— District. Three-eightns mile
dash. $20 entrance; $10 forfeit; $1U0 added; second
horse $6', third horse $20.

No. 6— TROTTING -District. Purse ¥150. Mile
heats three in five; for three-year-olds and under.
First horse $10 .second horse $35, third $15.

THIRD DAY— THURSDAY, SEPT. 20.

No. 7— RUNNING -Free for all. Half-mile heats
two in three $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; $200 added
second horse $3 oo, third horse $50.

No. S— TROTTING Free for all. Purse $400. Mile
heats three in five. First horse $250, second horse $10t'
third horse $50.

FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY, SEPT. 21.

No. fl— RUNNING— District Three-eighths mile
dash. 8-0 entrance; $10 forfeit; $100 added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 10— RUNNING— District. Half mile heats two
in three;' for three-year-olds and under; $2> entrance;
$10 forfeit; $1M added; socond horse $o', third horse

No 11— TROTTING— Purse$2u0. Mileheats

three in five; first horse $1-5, second horse $50, third
horse $25.

FIFTH DAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 22,

No. 1J— RUNNING -District Mile heats two in
three; $20 entrance; $lo forfeit; $10u added; second
horse $60, third horse $20.

No. 13— RUNNING— Free for all. Mile heats two in
thrpe; $5J entrance; $25 forfeit; $2fti added; second
horse $100, third horse $"j0.

No. 14 -TROTTING— District. Purse $250. Mile
hetts three in five; firsr.horse $150, second horse $75,
third horse $25.

CONDITinNS.

Sta e Art cultural society rules to govern running
races, unltss otherwise stated'. National Association
rules to govern trotting races, unless otherwise stated.
Rntxance l" per cent., to be paid to tlie Secretary at
time of entry. Five or more to enter, three or more
to start. Races to commence each day at 2 p. m.,
sharp The Board reserves the right to run or trot
heats of any two races alternately, or to call a Bpecial
race between heats. The society reserves the right to
start a race with a less number and pay a proportion
of the money, according to the number that are al-
lowed to Btart. Send for premium list.

Entries vlose September I O. Ifc88

I. U. SlriMO^t. President.

JNO. K (tilth, Secretary. aulStoso.

$15,000 IN_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

-OFTHE-

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First I»ay— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
§25 entrance: $10 forfeit; -9250 added, of which $100
to second, third lo save stake.

2-Running--Mile dash, all ages. Purse $600

a -Trotting— 2:20 class, furse 91,000.

4 -Pacing -3:ii0 class. Purse $500.

Second »»y— Wednesday.

S— Running— Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

G— Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, alJ
ages. Purse *600

7 Trotting— 2:40. for country horses. HorseB to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse 95(0.

8— Trotting— 2:25 claBS. Purse 3900.
Third nay—Thursday.

9— Running— Three-foui-ih mile dash, for tbree-
year-olds; 525 entrance; B10 forfeit; $250 added, of
which S100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse 9109.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse SI ,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse Si .200.
Fourth »ay--Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Purse $580.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Pnrso
$700.

15— Trotting— County Btalliom>. Horses to have
be«n owned ia tbe county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Pnrse S5C0.

Fifth D»y— Saturday.

17— TrottiDg— Two-vear-olds. Pnrse S^rO.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500; 1600
added for any horse that trots In 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot in 2;15, the horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reBervec" for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of pnrse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50. 25, 15 and lu per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and lOinrun-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse roles to govern
runniDg. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and <*hange dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the worlf*.

Entries to close August I. 1888, with the
Secretary
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

A. G. <;.v*sk>, President.
P" V. A'KHABT, Secretary ju-'0toc20

California Horse Shoe Co's

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sixth avenue and d st.

Choicest Brands of

Wines and Cigars.

A Delightful Reaort.
Telephone 1485. J. R. DK'KEV, I'ropr.

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ln.L.li l>\ i In' n>bo' v i 'oiu|ian\ . iiinl t-»ko c.n',ii |di';isnre
fn saying they &re tbe best 1 have ever used i" twenty*
two years' practice. I have ik-vi.t si. en ,im thing liko
the STEKL SHOE made by thin Company. I canfully
recommend them taeverj practical SbraoahoeE in the
country. \ ours respectfully.

No. 8" Everett Street. JOHN GRACE.

STUD DOGS

KI SSI T., (A R. R. 3761), winner of second and
special, San Francisco, 1888. Vee ?'26.

MIKE T., (A. K. S. B., 8435). Winner of two firsts
and five specials. Feo W6.

Pointer Puppies by Bush T. out of Pattl Crooteth
T., and Irish Setter Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
Elcho T. for sale.

No better bred nor handsomer animal- can be had
anywhere. A. It. TRUMAN.

EJUIIO KI\.MI>,

eepKoaut »©»» ttUlft Street, 8. F,

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will he glad to execute Com rule ions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Miorlliorns, Hereford*, Devon*,

aiL'd Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds, lie has already
been favored bv J. It. Maggin. Esq.. M'ith the purclia.se
of the celebrated race horses SIR MODRED and
UARF.RIN, and references are kindly permitted to

that gentleman* as also to Major Rathbone.

C BRUCE LOWE.

cb jul« pin Stmt, Sydney, New So«tb W»J«J,

1888

%\xz fPreeiU* mul Mpovtsmnn.

mmmmn\

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Paesenger Dept,
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streetp
San Francisco.

'a*™! In effect SePtember 1. 1888- 1*1? fT*
12:01 P | Cemetery and Menlo Park | 2:80 s

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Principal "Way Stations..

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10 ;30 a | Almaden and Way Static ns...

"fi'-W1 a I 3 Gilroy, Pajaro, CastroviUe, (

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4aoi I (Capitola)andSantaCraz J ^.-gj

w Wlll Monterey and Santa Cruz, Sunday M +c .,,-,
t7-60A|'( Excursion Train.' .. J ' tS.ffii

i-on . I ( Soledad, Paso Robles, Templeton t . fi ,n „
t,JUAl>(SanLuis Obispo) A Way Stations. M b-*u F
a— Morning p.— Afternoon.

•Snndaysescepted. tSnndaysonly tTheatre train Sat-
urdays only Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory. ___^

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Onlv l\
miles staging between Templeton and San iuis
Obispo. Time from San Franmsco 12 hours. Through
rate $8.50.

Special Roond-teip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paraiso Springs.

Special Notice— Hound-trip tickets to the famous
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Rate, $7.50.

EXCURSION TICK PI'S.

Tnr Snnrtav. onlv i Sold SUNDAY MORNING;

For Sundays oniy,-jfor return eame day.

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and Sunday only
Snnday and-! good for return until following Mol)
Monday, ( day .inclusive, at the following rates

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants whr> send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAlHI,\Wi\ CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

OJVE HUNDRED AKD SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish to
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witli
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTrT. fifiTrT. PT?Tf!l?. VJ A "NT ie strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
x Liu uiiu X rv.lir.lJ rUxHl animal ior sale is printed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest Irom
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Bound Trip

from San
Franc:sco to

Hun.
Tkt.

#

75
1 00
1 00
1 25
125
125
1 50
1 50
175

Satto
Mon.

Tkt.

Millbrae

Redwood..

Fair Oaks
Menlo Park...

$ 50

65
90
1 10
1 25
1 40
1 50
1 GO

1 75
200

2 25

Mount 'n View

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

San Jose

Gilroy

Holiister

Pajaro

Watsonville ..

Aptos

Loma Prieta..

Soquel

Santa Cruz

iCastroville

Monterey

Sun.
Tkt.

Satto
Mod

Tkt

8100
450
6 00

5 09

6 10

6 00
5 00
5 00

I 00 6 00

Tice'et Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H, R. JTJDAH ,

Superintendent Aset. Pass. A Tkt. AgT.

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13i, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (189),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Battie "Woodward, 2:15$; Jim Jewell, 2:19J; Modoc,
2:19J, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Alecto (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc,
Limited to 30 mares at S50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont M'ilkes (9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25$, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximus, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patchen; 2<Y
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy lion-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
380 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 320.

WM. T. WITHEES, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

CO

HORSE BOOTS, cc

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO TH3

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE BAN FBANCI8C0 DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHABMTNG

Summer and Winter Kesort of the
Pacific Coast,

with ite beantuul Groves and delightful Drives. Troat
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may ><e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of flBh which
abound in ite waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Ba--
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the euperioi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sporfa.
men.

THE BA TH I NG FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,''

ARE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swlm»
rolng baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and Bhower facilities-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQUEL AND SANTA CBC7.

IB VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division rnns through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Crnz
and Monterey, each of which abounds in eame in dtpo*
variety Notably ° "<««:» s

quail. Pigeon, Snipe, Dock, Geese, j>eer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. StageB connect with trains daiij
at San Mateo lor those well-known Retreats. PURis
8IMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and abont SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovers
of tlilB manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and otherB presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DO'S

CO

RACING MATERIAL CfQ

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Eilis Street

San Francisco.

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the!
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

4feb52

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
■■aiiiM leave and are due to arrive at
San Francisco.

From Sept. 5, 1888. |A

AKMtEW SMITH, Kedwood City.

Or at 218 California Street. San Francisco.

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via Livermore.
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TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oaklandj-Same as "TO
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at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VALE (via AJameda)— •9:30— 7:00— •12rfX)

lO ALAMEDA— •6:00—,6::*— 7:00— •7:30-^:00 — •8;30—
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TO BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY'— »6 :00—
•6:30 —7:00— •7:30— 8:00- '8.30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00—
{10:30—11:00— {11:30—12:00— (12:30-1 :00-tl :30— 2-00
{2:30—3:00—3:30-4:00 — 4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—
7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—11:00—12:00.

To San Francisco .Dally.

FROM FRUIT VALE (.via East Oakland)— 6:25-6:66
—7:^s— 7:55-8:20-8:65—9:25—9:55—10:25— 10:55-11:36
11 :55— 12 :25 — 12 :55— 1 :25- 1 :55— 2 ;25— 2 :55— 3:25— 3 :56
—4:20—4:55—5:25—5:55—6:26—6:55—7:60—8:55—9:53.

FROM FRUIT VAJLE (via Alameda) — ^Zl— 6:61 —
{9:20-*3:2O

FROM EAST OAKLAND— •5:30-6:00—6:30— 7:00—
7:38— 8:00— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30 —11:00 — U £0
12:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:;*0— 3:00— 3:30— 4 SO —
4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00 — 8:00- 9:(Kt- 9:58—
10:58.

PROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 9 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA- '5:30— 6:00— ^SO— 7:00 -*7:30— 8:00
•8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— {10:30-11:00— {11:30— 12:00—
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UiOO.
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. 5:55— •6:25— 6:55— *7:25-7:55— •8:25— 8:55— 9:25— 9:55
— {10:26— 10:55- {11:25— 11:55— {12:25— 12:55— ±1 :25—
1:55— {2:25— 2:55— 3:25— 3:55— 4:25— 4:55— 5:25— 5:55—
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CtiEEM. ROUTE.

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3:15—6:15.
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VoL XIII. No 12
No.313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1883.

Close of the California State Pair.

Had the weather of Saturday proved propitious, the clos-
ing day of the fair would, in all probability, have been the
most exciting of any. There were three races programmed,
and two of them at least of a character to awaken the highest
excitement. These were the free-for-all, with Arab, Stam-
boul, Lot Slocum and Tempest to start, and the three-year-
old pacers, with Adonis, Tolo Maid and Gold Leaf sold in
the pools Friday night. Ab Maggie E. was in the 2:40, the
main interest would have been which would get secord,
though it was on the cards that Maggie E. could be induced
to stay out, when the other entries would prove a^guess-
ing lot." Though Arab was a big favorite in the pools sold
the night before — and from the loss of form shown by
Stamboul, with Tempest hardly ud to the speed of the others;
it was to be expected that he would rule 6rst in the estima-
tion of the bettors— for all that the case was still a matter
of doubt. Stamboul may "round to" at any time, and Lot
Slocum waa brought from the other side of the mountains
with a full knowledge of what he had to contend against.
He has scored the fastest mile ever made in Montana, and
when in the pink of condition he is liable to be troublesome
to the very fastest. The pacing youngsters were '"dead
cert an" to make a lively fight, and heats in the teens all
throagh the probable result. There have been rainy days at
the State Fair before, but such a downpouring as that of
Friday night and Saturday morning, and that, too, accom-
panied by the Eastern mixture of loud thunder and sharp
lightning is a new experience.

The action of the Directors in declaring the races off was
the wisest course to pursue, as a postponement until Monday
would have interfered with other engagements.

The sensational horse par excellence of the ap-country fairs
has been Victor, and a fuller account of his race at Sacra-
mento than was published last week will be in place and that
from the Record-Union is copied. The supposition from the
pedigree given "by Echo dam by Woodburn," is that he was
bred at Rancbo del Paso, and that his dam was a sister to
Monarch, and Bhould that be correct the second dam was
Victress by Belmont, probably the fastest mare of her day
in California from 1000 yards to a mile. She was from a
mire presented by A. Bmgaman to a friend, and that implies
that she was thoroughbred. But at all events there is one
"nettr ero.-s of thoroughbred," and if the surmise be correct,
Iwo, and both "racing-breir' if the secoDd dam fails to come
up to Ihe standard of thoroughbred. The acccunt will show
that he is as far from being ''rattleheaded'' as the most per-
sistent stickler for "cold biood" could ask.

There is still another feature which is worthy of mention.
Iu the Bbeeijeb asd Sportsman of August ]Sth is a list of
mares bred to Victor in 1S8-3, and that shows 63 from March
9lh to August 1st, so that if stud service is as inimical to
speed as many imagine, the m^ril is enhanced. Inasmuch
as the other great stallion of the State Fair, Woodnut, had
45 in his book, the season extending to Joly 30tb, it cannot
be so "awfully" out of the way. As will be learned from
the report, Victor trotted the second quarter of the second
heat iD 33| secondB, proving conclnsively that he has speed
enough to make a mark "low down in the teens."

This is what "Pacific Jr." says in the jV. Y. Sportsman in
his concluding remarks of the Chico race. Altogether too
smart is "P. Jr.," as the horse is well known in that sectioD,
and trotted in Nevada and California last year.

"It is only a beautiful ringer case that has appeared so fre-
quently on the Eastern tracks, and if the directors retain all
winnings until the horse is proved straight, they will keep
the money forever. A 2 20 horse does not cnme out of the
woods or grow on apple trees, although suckers believe
they do."

Last September he trotted two races in Reno, getting a
record of 2;3H, and won two races in Susanyille lowering

his record to 2:30£. That he was clearly entitled to trot in
the classes he was named in was so well known that the
directors had no show to retain his winnings.

As Victor is shod with tips (his owner and driver is a
blacksmith) that should also have stopped him according to
the notions of some of the wise ones.

The trotting purse of $1,000 for the 2:25 class, mile heats,
three in five, brought out eight starters in the follow-
ing order: Alio, Victor, Don Thomas, Ha Ha, John R.,
Artist, Eva W., and Alpheus. Pools sold, Victor $120, Don
Thomas $60, field $40. The appearance of Victor on the
track created immense applause. The hcrse was driven
without a check, the sulky was an old and rattling one and
the driver was dressed in a dark navy blue suit, a la military
cut, and a cap that resembled those of the British grenadiers of
the Revolutionary war. The crowd was so large before the
start for this race that every foot of space in the grand stand
was taken and the marshals had difficulty in keeping the
people off the track. It was fun to see Victor score. When
his driver would say "whoa' to him he would stop as though
he was hit in the head with a club, and would walk back to
the score like an old plow-horse. He was always up on a
start and the first to turn around when called back. The
colors for Victor were orange and blue, but the driver's colors
were all blue. When asked where was his orange, he said he
had it in his pocket.

After several attempts the horses were started, Alio slightly
in the lead. The driver of Don Tomas cut across the track
in front of Victor on the first torn. Tomas led to the half
in 1:11 i, Victor a length behind, the other horses several
lengths to the rear. On the homestretch Tomas forced Victor
to the outside, but "Hayseed, " as the driver of Victor was
called, did not seem to care for that; fur he pulled away and
won the heat with great ease by several lengths, amid the
shouts of the multitude, in 2:25£ Don Tomas second, Alio
third, and the others several lengths to the rear in the fol-
lowing order: Ha Ha, Eva W, Alpheus, Artist.

After this heat Victor sold $140, Don Tomas $42, field $6.

The second heat on the second attempt Victor led from
score to finish, winning handily by a dozen lengths. Don
Tomas made a game race, irotting at Victor's wheel to the
three-quarter pole when Victor pulled away, winning the
heat easily by a dozen lengths in 2:22J. The quarter was
made in. :36i the half in 1:10. Eva W, was second andthe
other horses passed under the wire in the following order:
Don Tomas, .Alio, Alpheus, Ha Ha and Artist distanced.
"When Victor returned to the score the driver was greeted
with a round of applause and the bud struck up "One More
Rirer to Cross." The driver, Mr. Doherty. stopped his horse
in fiont of the stand and taking c>ff his oddly built cap bowed
bis acknowledgement to the audience and the band respond-
ed with "Chippy.Get Your Hair Cut." The interest taken in
tbi* race was even greater than that taken in the great stal-
lion race of Saturday. After this heut Victor sold for $50;
fieM $7.

For the third heat Victor had the worst of the start by two
lengths, broke on the turn, caught handily aDd led at the
quarter by two lengths in .35% .'Then went to the half in 1 :10J
several lengths in advance and came borne eaBy winner by a
dozen lengths in 2:24£.

Friday, the 14th, turned out to be the lust day of the fair,
and to tje in keepiog with nearly every day which preceded
it, was chock full of sport. Still more pleasant the weather
notwithstanding there was a downpour, with the unusual con-
comitant in this part of California of thunder and lightning
soon after the horses were called.

There had been a light shower in the forenoon, but not
erjough to dampen the ardor of the people so that when the
hour came for the ladies' tournament, 10 a', m., the stands
were crowded. At least 5,000 were in attendance, and they
were well repaid, as the equestriennes acquitted themselves
admirably. All won hearty plaudits and the judges were
hugely puzzled to award the premiums, which after long
consultation were distributed as follows:

The jndges awarded the first prize of $70 to Miss McGra'h;
Miss Elliott, second prize of $55; "Winnie Clark, third prize
of $40; Belle Hewitt, fourth prize, $35; Mrs Trefrey, fifth
prze, $30, and Mrs. Paquin, sixth prize, $25.

The rain bad diminished the fast qualities cf the track some-
what, and when the horses for tho unfinished pacing race
were brought out the shower of the morning was supple-
mented by what could be culled a plentiful dispensation of

the unwelcome drops. Almont Patchen still held his posi-
tion of favorite, and though Belmont Boy pressed him
closely, leading to the three-quarter pole, when the favorite
passed him and won with a fine degree of handiness.
summary .

Sacramento, Sept. 13th and 14th, 18S8— Pacing purse 8800; free for all.
W. M. Billap's br s Almont Patchen by Joanita, dam

Gladys by Gladiator Sal II van i 111

H. 0, Airhari'3 b g San Diego by Victor, dam Thoroughbred

Welsh 1 3 13

G. S. Bobeits'ch g Belmont Boy by Nntwood, dam Lady

Vernon B&yllss 3 3 2 2

3. L. McCord's blk g Ned Winslow by Tom Benton, dam by

Dave HillJr McCord 3 13 4

S. C. Tryon'a ch m Pocahontas by Washington, dam by

George Buster 7 6 5 5

J. B. Hodson's b g Bracelet by Nephew, dam Mambrino by

Creighton Donathan 5 5 dls

L. E. Clawson's ch g Dam i ana by Admiral, dam— ..McDowell 6 dls
Time, 2:31, 2:21, 2:22, 2:22i.
Third and fourth heats paced September 14th.
The racing was now in order and the California Derby
was the u'rat on the programme. It is a stake for three-year-
olds, of $100 each, $50 forfeit, declaration $10. January 1,
1887, $75, January 1, 1888, $25, May 1, 1888, the distance of
1% miies. There were 29 nominations, four of which started,
viz : Palo Alto's Peel by Monday from Precious, Cannie Scott
by Leioster from Tibbie Dunbar, Leon by Leinster from Addie
A., and Snowdrop by Joe Hooker from Laura Winston. This
was a quartet ■_■!" well bred ones, but the prestige of the Palo
Alto stable installed Peel in the first place in the pools and
he brought more than alltheothers. The track was necessarily
slow from the rainfall, though safe, and when the flag fell to
a good start Leon went to the front and led for nearly a
mile, Peel second, Snowdrop third, Cannie Scott contended
to bring op the rear. Soon after passing the starting point
Leon gave up falling back of all the others and Peei came
into the stretch with the lead, but not so far in front as to
settle the dispute without further argument. The run dowu
the home stretch was exciting. The jockeys were all doing
their best, and when the colts went under the wire Peel was
half a length in the lead of Snowdrop, Cannie Scott close up.
Considering the condition of the track the time was fast,
2:38$.

SUMMARY.
Sacramento, September 14, 188S— The California Derby Stake -For
foala of 1685. Oloeed In 1686 with twenty-nine nominations. 1300
added. One and one-half miles.

Palo Alto's b c Peel, Monday— Precious by Lever, 3, 118 CourtDey 1

James Garland's s m Snowdrop, Joe Hooker — Laura Winston, 3, 115

Cook 2

Y. L. Pritchard's ch c Canny Scott, Leinster— Tibbie Dunbar, 3

118 Holloway 3

P. Lowell's bs Leon, Leinster— Addie C, 3, J18 Bally 4

Time, 2:b8i.
Betting (auction pools)— Peel 960, Canny Scott 316, field ?10.

The second race was for the Palo Alto Stakes, handicap, a
dash of a mile for two-year-olds, and of the twenty -one nom-
inations seven started. These were The Czar by Norfolk
from Marion, Shannon Hose by Shannon from imported Fairy
Rose, Duke Spencer by Duke of Norfolk from Loa Spencer,
Reward by Jim Brown from Trophy, Futurity by John A.
from Ella Drane, Wildoats by Wild Idle from Mary Givens,
and Naicho B. by Wanderer from Flower Girl. "Own"
brother to the Emperor of Norfolk it was to be expected that
the Czar would have the pride of place with the bettors, and
better than near relationship was the possession of speed in his
own right. But the prevailing influenza got hold of him on
two occasions and he bad not time to fully recover from its
inroads. He sold in the pools for $100, Shannon Rose $70,
all the others combined $40. Two-year-olds are generally a
source of trouble to the starter, and this was not an excep-
tion, though a fair send-off was given, making amends for
the lo&s of time. Shannon Rose bounced off with the lead,
and at the quarter there was a sboir gap between her and
Futorily, Wild Oats third. At the half the Czar moved into
the brat place with apparent ease and rounded the further
turn at the head of the procession. Wild Oats came fast
down the stretch, faster than the rider of the Czar seemed to
realize, and came very near "catching him on the post." A
bare nose was all that the favorite won by, and that amid a
unison of cheers from backers of both ends. The time, 1:44.
Shannon Rose two lengths behind Wild Oats.

SUMMARY.
Sacramento, 0*1., Sept. U. 1888 -The Palo Alto Stake— A handicap
for two-year-olda. ?50 entrance, 925 forfeit, 810 declaration, WlO
added, of which S10" to second; third to save puke. One mile.
Theodore Winters' b c The Czar, 3, Norfolk— Marion, by Malcolm,

110 .. Corrtlo I

W. L. Applebys b c Wild Oats, 2, Wlldldle— Mary Given*. 1 10,

..Hlichcock 3

Palo Alto's b f Shannon Rose, 2, Shannon -Imp. Fiiry Rose by Km-

ber. 107 KM 3

Duke Spencer. Reward, Futurity and Naicho B. ran unplaced,
Time,!;**,

194

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Sept. 22

If the backers of the favorite got a scare in the two-year-
old race, there was otter demoralization in the Golden Gate
stakes for three-year-olds 1$ miles, and of eight nominations
three appeared. These were Palo Alto's imported colt
Brntos by McGregor from imported Teardrop. Mobcs B.
by Leinster, from An nt Jane, named by Mr. S. Bryan and
Wm. Boots, Nabeau by Nathan Coombs from Beauty. Bruins
was the biggest kind of a favorite. Those who saw him
beaten by Extract ascribed the defeat to the rider and with
better reasons for bo awarding it than generally is the case.
Those who pin their faith on genealogy and who had an
acquaintance with the big guns of the English tnrf, knew
that his sire was one of the very fastest of hia day, and his
dam running through Scottish Chief, Loup Garou and Panta-
loon to Phryne, claimed to be the best daughter of Touch-
stone were also ready to support Brutus. But $100 on him
to $10 on the others proved that there was too much confi-
dence in speed shown and a long line of illustrious ances-
tory. There was an even start, Nabeau making the running,
and when a quarter of a mile was finished he had a length
the best of Moses B., Brutus taking it easy in the rear.
When the horseB came to the stand the first time, Moses B.
nad deprived Nabeau of the lead by a few .nches, and Brutus
had alsa mended his position being second, though all were
so close that there was only a shade of difference between
first and last. From that point the race was entirely
between Brutus and Moses B., and a grand r&ce it was.
Which and which, now one in the lead and then the other,
until thev come to the Btraightest run forborne. Brutus had
the best of it, and the hearts of those who had plunged on him
beat easier. They were inflating their lungs for a shout of wel-
come when it ^as seen that either Brutus was giving it up
or that Moses B. had a reserve for the critical moment. At
the one hundred yard post Moses B. had his nose in front
and every stride added to his advantage so that when the
goal was reached he was hailed the winner by half a length.
Hailed is not expressive enongh. His vi.-tory raised a yell
of delightfully as resonant as any of the former surprises
had elicited. Time, 3:08$.

SUMMARY.
Sicramento. Cal , Sept 14, 18S8-Bunning. The Golden Gate States;
for three-year-olds; $25 forfeit, or only §15 if declared on or before
September 1st; with $400 added, of whicb §100 to second, third to save
staka. Winner of any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; colts not in 1, 3, 3, in No. 19, allowed ten pounds. One
mile and three-quarters.

M S. Bryan's ch g Moses B., 3, by Leinster — Aunt Jane, 118..Corrillo 1
Palo Alto's b b imp. Brutus by McGregor— imp Tear drop Courtney 2
William Boot's b g Nabeau by Nathan Coombs -Beiuty, 3, 115,

OVNeil 3

Time, 3.08J.

Betting (auction pools)— Brutus $100, field S15.

The Night Hawk Stake is the event which is popularly
supposed to bring out the fastest "milert=," and the popular
voice is usually correct. Jennie B. ran a mile at Sacramento
in l:42f, and as a fitting memorial a stake was named after
her with the proviso that if the time were beaten it should be
rechristened with the Dame of the winner. In 1882 Night
Hawk won the stake in 1:42J. That was the fastest record
for this coast to date, and though beaten since, it has not
been lowered in this race, so that it still retains the name.
Inasmuch as the winner of this year wears a title which has
been rendered famous by a trotting stallion, had he knocked
off the extra three- quarters of a second, people would have
been prone to associate it with the trotter, rather anomalous
for a racing event. There were twenty-six nominations, nine
of which started. All with pretentions to speed, some of
them sure enough clippers. There were nine started: Ida-
lene Colton, Almont, Daisy D.,A1 Farrow, Edelweiss, "Wel-
come, Applause, Notidle and Index.

The rating in the pools: Almont $60, Daisy D. $40, Edel-
weiss $20, the field $35. A great deal of money was posted
with slight variations in the rates. Idalene Cotton was cut
down soon after the Btart, and one of the main supports of
the fielders was thrown out. There is little necessity for
description, as Almont took the lead at the first furlong mark,
and from that to the finish had the race safe. The contest
for second place was a good deal closer, second and third
choice in the pools running second and third in the race.
Edelweiss held the advantage until within a furlong from
home, when Daisy D. passed her and was within a length of
Almont when the mile was completed. Time, l:42f.
summary.

Sacramento, Cal., Sepi. 14, 1888— Buuning. The Night Hawk Stake;
for all ageB; $50 aBtranc*, 815 forfeit, S300 added, of which S100 to sec-
ond, third to save stake, S200 additional if 1:41$ le beaten. Stable to
be named after the winuer if Night Hawk's time (1:42}] is beaten. One

W. W. Murry's b c Almont, 2, Three Cheers— Question, 81.. Madden 1
B. Ockrill's b m Daisy D., 6, by Wheatly— Black Maria, 116,

Hennessy 2

Mrs. Wolfskin's b m EdslweisB, 5, by Joe Hooker- Yolone by Nor-
folk, 115 Hazlett 3

Idalene Cotton, Spray, Al Farrow, Welcome, Applause, Notidle and
Index ran unplaced.

Time, 1:42J.

Betting (auction pools)— Almont S12C, Daisy D. 580, field S70, Edel-
weiss $40.

The concluding race of the day was a purse for non-winners
at the meeting with allowance as follows: Horses which had
not run second allowed ten pounds, the distance heats of odo
mile and one-sixteenth. Dave Douglass, Sid, Mart Gibson
and Laura Gardner started. In the pool* Laura was the
favorite at $100 to $25 for Douglass and $20 (or the field.
Laura took the lead at the start aod held it easily through
ibe firBt heat, winning in 1:51. Sid and Mart Gibson were
shut out.

The Becond heat Laura won very easily. Time, 1:53.

SUMMARY.

Sacbamekto, Cal., September 14, 1888.— No. 20— Free Purse, 8250; of
whicb 860 to second. For non winners at this meeting. Horses that
have started and not run second allowed ten pounds. Winners of any
race, entered herein, may be withdrawn without penalty. One mile
and a sixteenth and repeat.

W L. Appleby's ch f, 4. Laura Gardner by Jim Brown-Avail 1

G. W. Trahern's l. g, C. Dave Douglas by Leinster- ^lly Simpson 2

B. C Holly's ch o, 3, Mart Gibson by Joe Hooker-Jennl«) Gibson 0

B. o! Holly's b c. 8, Bid by Sidartha-VestaJIa 0

Time— 1:51, 1:53,

Pools sole— Laura Gardner 3100, Dave Douglas $22, field $16.

Congressman Scott, of Erie, Pa., during his connection
with the turf lost over $150,000. Having trouble with his
trainers and finding himself bo much out of pocket, the con-
gressman left the turf, it waB thought, for good; but it tran-
spires now that he intendB very shortly to reappear with his
stable, having enterered a large number of horses at Mon-
mouth Park for next year. It is thought he will keep a sharp
eye on his tfainera and riders and do hia own betting. The
bookmakers will be glad to see Mr. Scott agaic, for he is a
rich man and enters their meat. They like a fellow who
can bet $10,000 on a race and lose it. If Mr. Scott does not
do better than before, he will lose four wagers out of every
five he makes,

Premium List— California State Fair.

CLASS I.— THOBOUGBBBED HOBSES.

Best stallions, four years old and over, 340, W. Mackay, Rancbo Del
Paso. Midlothian; second, 820, V. G. Jones, Santa Ro*a, Three Cheers.

Best two-year-old stallion— J. K, Newton, San Francisco, $20, Fergu-
son's Second; second, same owner, Friday, 810.

Best one-year-old stallion-L. U. Shippee, Stockton, Pillowsbam, 815;
second, same owner, Major Ban, 87.50.

Best mare, four years old and over, with sucking colt— W. F. Cut-
ler, Sacramento, Lady Stacy, 840.

Best mare, two yeara old— L. D. Shippee's Agnes B., 815.

Best yearling— L. U. Sblppee's Whisper, 818; second, same owner,
Falsalera, 85.

CLASS III. — ROADSTERS.

BeBt fonr-year-old and over— T. C. Snyder, Yolo, Corsair, 840.

Best two-year-old roadster stallion— Mrs. W. C. Stahl, Pleasant
Grove, Sunrise, 8:0; second, W. F. Smith, Bacramento, Berlin Prince,
510.

Best roadster yearling— Henry Klump, Pleasant Grove, Nibs, $15;
second, N. Yost, Sacramento, Morgan, 87.60.

Best sucking colt stallion-G. W. Hancock, Sacramento, Easter
Wilkes, 510; second, A. D. Miller, Waltb's Station, Harry Sharps, $5.

Best roadster mare, four years old and over— Dr. C. E. Pinkbam,
Sacramento, Crescent, 540; second, B. E. Harris, San Francisco, Fear-
less, 820.

Best three- year-old— J A. McClond, Stockton, Grace Vernon, $30;
Becond, A. D. Miller, Walsh's Station, H. B. L., $16.

Best two-year-old— J. A. McCloud, Mies Vernon, $20; second, A. D.
Oakley, Sacramento, Bonute O., 810.

Best one-year-old— T. C. Snider, Yolo, Adelia, $10; second, Mrs. W.

C. Stahl, Frances, 55.

CLASS V. — ROADSTER TEAMS.
Best double team of roadsters, David Eiseman, San Francisco, $40;
Becond. Ira Pierce, San Francisco, 520.

CLASS VI. — HOBSES OF ALL WORK.

Best stallion four years old and over— "W. E. Comstock, Pleasant
Grove, Mage, 840; second, George Hunt, Freeport, Peacock, 520.

Best three-year-old stallion— D. E. Hunt, Freeport, Emperor, $30;
second, Theo. Skillman, Petaluma, ThoB. Cooper Jr., 815.

Best two-year-old stallion— P. Russell, Brighton, Cellem, 520; second,
J. A. McCloud, Stockton, Johnnie Vernon. '10.

Best one-yrar-old — JoBeph Heintz, SacramentG, Seeby, 515; second,

D. G. Tllton, Nicolaus, D. G. T., ?7.50.

Best under one year— Jacob Heintz, Bacramento, Major, $10; second,
D. G. Tilton, Nicolaus, Daylight, 55.

Best mare four years old and over, with colt — W, E. Comstock,
Pleasant Grove, Lena .Leinster, 540; second, D. G. Tilton. Nicolaus,
Nellie, S20.

Best mare four years old and over - D. G. Tilton Nicolaus, Maud,
520; second, W. D. Comstock, Sacramento, Lucy Gray, $15.

Best three- year old mare— A. D. Miller, Walsh's Station, Jeannette,
520; second, A G. McKenzie, Nicolaus, Daisy, 810.

Best two-year-old mare— Robert Gourlay, Freeport Sallie, 515;
second, W. E. Comstock, Pleasant Grove, Topsey, $7.50.

Best yearling— Robert Gourlay, Nellie Heiurich, 510; second, A. D.
Miller, Nellie, 55.

Best sucking colt, mare— W. E. Comstock, Pleasant Grove, Maud, 510;
second, H H. WilliamB, Nicolaus, Myrtle, $5.

CLASS SI — BEST SADDLE HORSE.

B. E. Harris, San Francisco, 520; second, J. B. Haggin, 510.

Special premium for Cleveland bays and French coach horses — First
premium to Cook Stock Farm, $40, for four-year-olds and over; second,
Theo. Skillinan, Petaluma, 520. Stallions, three years old, Cook Stock
farm, 530; second to same, 515.

CLAPS XII — SWEEPSTAKES — OPEN TO ALL.

Best Btallion of any age or breed, silver pitcher, or $100 cash— Cook
Stock Farm, Danville, Baron Hilton.

Best mare, any age or breed, Wilber F. Smith, Sacramento, Victorine,
same prize.

CLASS XIII— JACKS, JENNIES AND MULES, ETC.

S. Parker, Rocklin, awarded second premium on four-year-old, 5*0.

Besv two-year-old jack— Levi Carter, Ceres", Washington, Eclipse, $20.

Best Bpan matched mules, three years old and over, California- bred
— H. H. Wilson, Nicolaus, Blaze and Jeff, 540.

best two-year-old span-Henry KZaemp, Pleasant Grove, Li ze and
Jumbo, 825.

SWEEPSTAKES — HORSES .

Stallions of any age— Cook Stock Farm, 51C0.

Best mare of any age— W. F. Smith, Sacramento, 5100.
ADDITIONAL PREMIUM.

Most meritorious exhibit of horses — R, J. Merkley. Sacramento, for
his stud of draft horses. A gold medal.

The cattle awards will be found in the cattle department.

Petaluma Pools ARain*

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — In explanation of the
correspondence that has appeared in your columns from Mr.
Wilfred Page and Messrs. Killip & Co., with reference to the
pool privileges awarded hy the Petalnma Fair, I deem to
say:

1st. Mr. J. H. White is president of what Messrs. Killip
& Co. style our private corporation.

2Dd. Mr. W. Page is one of the directors thereof.

3rd. At a directors' meeting last spring Mr. White
reported that Killip & Co. would give — per cent of commis-
sions on all pools Bold. Whitehead & Co. duplicated their
bid of last year, and at a meeting of the Board held May
5, 1888. On motion of Page seconded by Denman the pool
privilege was awarded to Whitehead & Co., they being the
highest bidders therefor.

Under date Jnne 18, 1888, I received the following com-
munication:

W. E. Cox, Esq., Petaluma. Dear Sir — In conversation
with your president, Mr. J. H. White, last week, we
expressed a desire to make a proposition in regard to selling
pools at your coming fair. He stated that a business meet*
ing of yonr directors would shortly be held, and referred
us to yourself for particulars. Will yon kindly inform us
when and in what manner propositions will be received, and
oblige, Yours truly, Killip & Co.

In reply to which I wrote Messrs. Killip & Co.. (whether
or not they received my communication, I know not), that
the privilege had been let to Whitehead & Co.

The bid first above named of per cent, was verbally

made by Mr. Killip to Mr. J. H. White our president, and
waB by him reported to the Board. Mr. White stated that
Mr. Killip explained at the time that he wonld not bid any
percentage unless one on which he was sure to come out
ahead of expenses.

Later on .Mr. Chase interviewed Mr. White and explained
that Mr. Killip was then willing to compete with Whitehead
& Co. for the privilege, and hence the letter quoted above in
full.

The faot of Messrs. Killip & Co. desiring to oome in at a
later date with a Becond bid does no' alter the fact that they
made a bid in the first instance.

I also know that Whitehead & Co. did not appear in 1887

before our Board of Directors for the purpose named in

Killip & Co.'s communication, nor was any promise or quasi

promises made to them then, before, or since by oar Board.

W. E. Cox, Secretary.

S. and M. District Agricultural Society.

Guy, with a running accompaniment, was sent a mile be-
tween heats to beat his record of 2:15. He failed, his time
being 2; 16*.

Coney Island

The rain came down in torrents till the fourth race at
Sheepsbead Bay, when the downpour modified into a drizzle,
which was, if anything, worse. Notwithstanding the unfa-
vorable weather the attendance was quite large and the bet*
ting very active. The track, of course, was heavy and
scratching were numerous, but the racing notwithstanding
was good. Backers did not at all mind the weather, for the
unheard of thing happened yesterday. Public form was tri-
umphant and every favorite won. Following is a summary:

First Race — Purse $1,000; for three-year-olds and upward;
entrance $25; two-thirds of the entrance money to go to the
second and one-third to the third horse; the winner to bo sold
at auction for $3,000; horses entered to be sold for $2,500
allowed 3 pounds, for $2,000 7 pounds, for $1,500 14 pounds,
then 2 pounds for each $100 less to $1,000. One mile.

R W. Walden's br t Satisfaction, 3, by Sensation— Gulnart. 126,000

98. car. 99 Rifieshlne 1

Castle Stable's b g Gallatin, 5, by Glengarry— Dora, $1,100, 93

Norvace 3

Cotton k Boyle's ch f Queen of Elizabeth, i, by Sensation

Elizabeth, 81400, 93 Hayward Jr 3

P. Lorillard Jr's ch g Benedictine, 3, by Hurrah— Zicka, $2,000. 98,

car. 99 Ekllke 0

JeSereontStable's br c Allentown, 3, by Great Tom— Bonnie Belle.

•1,000, 81, ear. 85 Griffin 0

Lamasney Bros.' b f Bo Peep, 3, by Bertram— Skatress, 31,600, 91,

car, 93 Barnes 0

Chicago Stable's ch m Jennie He Far land, 6, by Astral— Rudy,

Si ,000,91 A. Covington 0

G . B. Morris' b t Ocean, 3, by Billet— Sabtna. ?1 .600, 91 Slack 0

O. A. Jordan's b c Eeder Khan, 1, by Hyder All— Cousin Etta, ll/OO,

94, car. 96 AUen 0

T. N. Miller's brh Himalaya, a, by Virgil— Kentucky Belle, §1,300,

100, car, 106 Tarral 0

D. A, Honig's b f Hilda, 3, by Great Tom— Queen of the West,

•1,000, 87 Freeman 0

L. E. Simmons' ch f Delia, 3, by Springbok— Delta, 81,000, 81, car.

81 French 0

O. Cornehlsen'a ch g Dynamite, 1' by Joe Hooker — Chestnut Belle.

81 ,000, 91, car. 96fc Casey 0

S. W. Street's ch m Lucy H, 6, by Barnton-By tho-Way, 81,300, 97

And ere on 0

Time, 1.17 3-5

No Pools sold. Betting— 5 to 1 against Satisfaction, 6 to 1
each Queen of Elizabeth and Lucy H, 7 to 1 Jennie McFar-
land, 8 to 1 each Benedictit e and Bo Peep, 10 to 1 each
Hilda, Himalaya and Ocean, 25 to 1 each Kedar Khan and
Gallatin, 30 to 1 Allentown, 40 to 1 each Delia and Dynamite.
Place— 2 to 1 each against Queen of Elizabeth, Satisfaction
and Lucy H, 5 to 2 Jennie McFarland, 3 to 1 eaoh Bo Peep
and Benedictine, 4 to 1 each Hilda, Himalaya and Ocean, 10
to 1 each Kedar Khan, Allentown and Gallatin, 15 to 1 each
Delia and Dynamite. Mutuals paid $40.60, place $16.05,
Gallatin $11.20.

Dynamite took the track and made the running, followed
by Himalaya, Allentown and Hilda, with Ocean and Satisfac-
tion well up till neanng the turn for home, where Satisfaction
moved up. When well straightened out Satisfaction oame
away and won easily by a length and a half, Gallatin second,
two lengths before Queen of Elizabeth. There was no bid
for the winner.

Second Race — The Gleaners' Stakes, a sweepslakea of $50
each, $15 f. with $1,500 added, of which $350 to the second
and $150 to the third; for two-year-olds which have not won
$1,000 up to time of entry; winners after closing of stakes
{August 15) of $1,500, 3 pounds; of $2,500, 7 ponnds extra;
non-winners of $750 allowed 7 pounds; maidens, 10 pounds.
Three-quarters of a mile.

B. Pryor & Co.'fl br c Madstone, by Vanderhllt— Nina Turner, 115

I. Lewis 1

D. T. Pulelfer's b c Tenny, by Bayon d'Or— Belle of Maywood, 106

Goodale 3

S.S: Brown's b c J A B, by Glenelg— M A B, 105 Covington 3

D. D. Wither's b o Sluggard by Tom Ochiltree— Dawdle. 118
Taylor 0

Preakness Stable's b g Gendarme, by Bayon d'Or — Bona Fide, 102
Anderson 0

J. D. MorriBey's bik c Sam Wood, by Longfellow — Lucy Jackson,
115, car 1164 FiUpatrick 0

J. B. Haggtn's o f Ogalalla, by Luke Blackburn— Dublin Belle, 103

Barnes C

Time-1 -18S.fi.

No pools sold. Betting— 5 to 4 on Madstone, 6 to 1 eaoh
JAB and Tenny, 8 to 1 each Slnggard and Ogalalla, 10 to 1
Sam Wood, 15 to 1 Gendarme. Place — 5 to 2 on Madstone,
2 to 1 each JAB, Tenny and Ogalalla, 3 to 1 each Slnggard
and San Wood, 5 to 1 Gendarme, Mutaals paid $10.35,
place $7.10, Tenny $12.60.

Ogalalla took the track and opened a gap of two lengths,
which she retained for the first quarter. Madstone being sec-
ond, lapped by Tenny and Sluggard. On the far tarn Mad-
stone took the lead, and, easily retaining it to the end, won
by a length and a half. J. A. B ., who had run very unkindly
in the first part of the race, was unable to makeup the neces-
sary ground. Tenny finished second, a head before J. A. B.,
who beat Slnggard a head for third plaoe.

Third Race — The Sbeepsbead Stakes; for three-year-olds;
a handicap sweepstakes of $50 each, $15 forfeit, for horses
entered by Angust 15th, or $100 each, $30 forfeit, for those
entered by the usual hour for the closing of entries on Satur-
day, September 8tb, with $1,500 added, of which $350 to the
second and $150 to the third; weights to be announced
Monday, September 10. One mile and a quarter.

Melbourne Stable's ch c Gallifet Vy Falsetto— India, 1C0 Barnes 1

Chicago Stable's ch g Santalene by Harry O'Fallon Olena, 106, car.
107 McCarthy 3

C. T. Perry & Co "s ch c Little Jim by Eol us— Retreat, 111, car. 1U|,

Gani6on 8

Time, 2:13 1-5.

No pools sold. Betting: 5 to 3 on Gallifet, 14 to 5 against
Little Jim, 16 to 5 Santalene. No place. Mutaels paid $8,
plaoe $5.80, Santalene $7.20.

Gallifet and Santalene made the running, lapped on eaoh
other, with Little Jim two lengths behind, till into the stretoh,
where Gallifet cam-) away and won easily by a length, Santa-
lene second, fifteen lengths before Little Jim.

Fonrth Race— A handicap sweepBtakea of $25 eaoh, aDd
only $5 if declared, with $1,250 added, of which $250 to the
second, the third to receive $100 out of the stakes; entries to
be made on Saturday, September 8th. Weights to be an-
nounced and declarations to be made on Monday, September
10th. One mile and three forlongB.

1", J. Baldwin's ch f Los Angele", 8, by Glenelg— La polka, 116,

Murphy 1

R. Bradley'a b g Le Logos, <S, by Lelaps-War Reel, 108 .... Wlncbell 3

E. F. McCarthy's b c Joseph, 3, by Duke — Bradamante, 95, car. 96,

Griffith 8

D. A. Honig's b g Lelex, a, by Lelaps-War Reel, 11? Taral 0

Castle Stable's b g Argo, 6, by Patsy Duffy— Neva Winters, 90,

Anderson 0

A. F. Wiseman's ch g Unique. 6. by Dudley— Una, 103 Freeman 0

Time, 3:30.

No pools sold. Betting— 2 to 1 against Los Angeles, 5 to
1 Lelex, 10 to 1 eaob Le Logos and Joseph, 15 to 1 eaoh
Unique and Argo. Place — 6 to 1 on Los Angeles, even
against Lelex, 2 to 1 Joseph, 3 to 1 each Le Logos and
Unique, 5 to 1 Argo. Mutnels paid $7.25, plaoe $6.70, Lq
Logos $13.30.

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195

Chicago Stable'B ch f Lela May,
O. Bowie's ch g Vosbuxg:

The entire Geld, excepting Unique, ran head and head till
nearing the turn for home, where Los Angeles drew out, fol-
lowed by Le Lagos. The fcrmer haudily retained her lead
to the end, and won by a length, Le Logos second, three
lengths before Joseph, who beat Leles a length, the rest
beaten off.

Fifth Bace— A handicap sweepstakes of $25 each, and only
$5 if declared, with §1000 added, of which $253 to the sec-
ond, the thiid to receive S100 out of the stakes; entries to be
announced on Saturday, Sept. 8; weights to be announced
and declarations to be make on Monday, Sept. 10. One mile
and a furlong.
W B Jennings' br m Swift, a, by Great Tom— Mariposa, 110.. Ham-

ilton 1

Springbok— Zoolite, 102

Coviugton 2

, i, bv Vassal— Australia, 103 Wincbell 3

Time, 2:01 3-5.

No pools sold. Betting— 5 to 2 en Swift, 4 to 1 Lela May,
6 to 1 Vosburg. No place. Matuels paid S6.65, place,
$5.30, Lela May, $6.

Sixth Race —A high weight free handicap sweepstakes of
$25 each, if not declared, with $1,000 added, of which $250
to the second and $100 to the third; entries to be made on
Saturday, Sept. S; weights to be annonnced and declarations
to be made on Monday, Sept. 10. One mile and bye fur-
longs.

Preaknesa Stable's b g Rupert, 6, by Falsetto— Marguerite, 12a

Garri«on 1

J J Carter's b h Aretino, a, by Aramis— Sprightly, 116 H.Lewis 2

S*Co"gins"brg Orlando. 6, by Billet-Aeolia, 117 Anderson 3

W Hendrie'sb f Pee Weep, 3, by Pat Malloy— Virga, 117 O'Leary 0

Summit Stable's cb gEoyal Arch, a, by Fell owcraft— Bonnie May,

122 "W. Donoboe 0

W Lakeland's ; cL ig Ernest, 6; by Enquirer -Jaconet, 115 Keagan 0

T.N. Miller's b g Ten Booker, 6, by Ten Broeck— Nellie Booker, 117

' Time, 2.5$ 1-5.'"

No auction pool3 sold. Betting— S to 5 against Rupert, 4
to 1 Ernest, 6 to 1 AretiDo, 7 to 1 Royal Arch, 8 to 1 each
OiUudo and Pee Weep, 15 to 1 Ten Booker. Place— 5 to 3
on Rupert, 8 to 5 against Ernest, 2 to 1 each Royal Arch and
Aretino, 3 to 1 each Orlando and Pee "Weep, 6 to 1 Ten
Booker. Mntuels paid $10.S0, place $7.60, Aretino $18.40.

Ernest took the track, opened a gap of three lengths and
made the running, followed by Pee Weep, Aretino and Or-
lando all in a bunch, with Rupert bringing ;up the rear.
NeariDg the turn for Aretino took, the lead, while Rupert be-
gun to work to the fore. When straightened out Rupert
closed on Aretino and wearing him down, won easily by two
lengths. Aretino second, six before Orlando, the balance all
strung oat.

Two-Year-Olds of the Year.

"Two-year-old?" No! I don't think there's a good two-
year old East this year," said Hardy Durham, speaking with
a representative of the Sporting World.

"And that's why you think Proctor Knott had no difficulty
in capturing the Futurity?"

"Yes; that's partly it. But I don't mean yen to under-
stand that I don't think him a first-class colt. I do; but I
don't think he's the best we have, not by any means."

"Can you name a better?"

"Yes I can. In my opinion I can name one or two better."

"Who are they?"

*'"WelL to begin with, there's my own filly, the one I train
for Mr. Pettit, Princess Bowling. I know she's better."

"If that's so, how is it you didn't win the Futurity with
her?"

"Because the filly's all amiss. She went wrong while I
had her at Chicago, and she's never been herself since."

"What others are there?"

"Well, there's the Lioness and Once Again. Ithink they're
both better, and I think a gTeat many others west think the
same as I do. Still Proctor's a great colt, though I don't
think he's such an out and out good colt as many of you
seem to think."

"Don't you think he's so good as your old favorite, Race-
land, eh?"

"No sir — not by a long way. I think Raceland was an
almighty fast horse when I had him, and I'm a kind of dis-
appointed that he doesn't seem to have done as well as I
expected as a tbree-year-old. I only wish I had another as
good or anything like as good as he was."

"Princess Bowling's by Prince Charlie, isn't she?"

"Yes, that's what she's by."

"I suppose, now, you're fond of Prince Charlie?"

"Yes indeed. I only wish the people over the water
would send us another as good as he was."

"I fear they're not likely to. Dou't suppose we should
have got hold of him only for the fact of his making a noise,
and that there was lot of people kicked when Col. Maud,
who buys for the Royal Stud over there, purchased him on
behalf of the Queen. When so much was said against him
by every one on account of his roaring propensities I suppose
he thoaght he had better get rid of him."

"Well, it doesn't seem to have affected any of his produce
here, l' don't think that there are more Prince Charlie roar-
ers than any other breed. The climate seems to get rid of all
that, and I shouldn't have any hesitation in breeding to
another such a roarer as Prince Charlie. I only wish, as I
say, they'd send us another as good. He'd be a grand suc-
cess."

What about this horse The Lion, which came East with
such a flourish of trumpets. Is he of any account?"

"The Lion? I should say not. No account whatever.
He's a fraud. Belongs to a nice man and a big man, but if
he'd belonged to a little man like me, Hardy Durham, he'd
never have been heard of out here; indeed, he'd never have
come East, for if he couldn't win in the company he was in
out there I know jolly well he couldn't win here."

"Where are you going to winter your horse?"

"Lexington. Some place."

"And where shall yon go from here?"

"Go to Lexington. Leave to-morrow morning, and take
my horses with me."

"How many have you in your string?"

"Ten; and one I've just sold at the sale here."

Durham, whose horses in training belong to Mr. J. Ullman,
yiith the expection of Mr. Peitit's Princess Bowling, left
Sheepshead Bay for Lexington yesterday.

The Finish at Brighton.

The racing season of 18SS at Brighton Beach ended the
10th inst. and as two California-bred colts, Flush and King
Idle, the following account is copied from the Sporting World.

Though the weather was anything but attractive, the
attendance was very large and the betting probably the heav-
iest of the season. The big bettors practically monopolized
the auction pools, and the mutuels were patronized to such
an extent that $S0,SS8were invested in them. One of the
features of the day was the running of the Chicago Stable's
crack Egxaont, who, ridden by McLaughlin, won in a canter
from Sam Harper. King Idle was the only other favorite
who won, the first four races going to Lemon Blossom, Blue
Line. Flush and Ernest respectively.

First Race— Parse ?200, of which $50 tj second, for two-
year-olds, selling allowances. Three-quarters of a mile.

SUMMARY.

W. H. Timmons" b f Lemon Blossom, bv Lnke Blackburn— Va-
nilla, ?1,£0», 107 1

J. Downy "s b c Gunshot, $1,;00, 107 Bergen 2

J. C Hardy's ch f Allabrene, 81,000, 02 McGee 3

M.C. Haverty's ch c Los Webster, $1, 000, 105 Holtis 0

Blinks & Robertson's b g Teddington, £1,500, 107 Aldricn 0

J. Patterson's Dr. Jekvll, SI, 500, 107, car. 110 McClay 0

Time, 1:20.

Forty-nine stallions have made records of 2:20 or better,
the ones to drop into the list this j*ar being Brown, 2;18f;
Pennant, 2:19f; Junemont, Frank Buford, 2:20, and James
G., 2:20. And yet to old-timers on the turf it does not seem
so long ago since the first stallion to trot in 2:20— MRmbrino
Gift_performed that feat. It created a great sensation in
those days, but now not a season goes by that does not bring
out one or more 2:20 stallions. Of those that have made
their mark this year Junemont is the best liked by horsemen,
although Brown's record is, all things considered, the best,
he being but four years, old,

Pools— Gunshot $55, Lemon Blossom and Lis Webster
$25 each, field S35. Mutuels, five dollar, paid £21.95, place
§8.55, Gunshot $6.95; two dollar $10.10, place S3.75, Gun-
shot S3.

Allahrene took the track and made the running two lengths
in front of Los Webster, Gunshot and Lemon Blossom. They
ran as named till into the stretch, when Lemon Blossom
gradually worked to the front and won handily by a length.
Gunshct second, a length and a half before Allahrene, Los
Webster a poor fourth.

Second race — Purse $250, of which §50 to second; selling
allowances. One mile and a sixteenth.

E. Moiris' b h Bine Line,

,by <

Tie ngany— Billet Dons, S1.0C0, 107

Sharkey 1

W. Kennedy's br c Kicbelien, 4, §1,000, 107, car. 110 McClay 2

W. H. Timmons' ch g Macgregor, 4, $1 ,QUG 107 Coldier 3

F. Smith's b h Adrian, 5, ^800, 105 Bender 0

W. H. Stevenson's ch f Belax, i, 5800, 1C6 Barnett 0

H. Giley's br c Tyrone, 4, J50J, 10'J Bergan 0

S. N. Stillwell's b m Souvenir, 5, S500, 102 J. Mosier 0

C. A. Badger's ch g Bednette, 5, £500, 102 Reagan 0

W. C. Culbertson's ch g Can't Tell. 3, £800,105 Aldrich 0

M- McNamara's b g Traveler, 4, £800,105, car 107 Morton 0

M. C. Haverly's ch m Lida L, f. $800, 105 Hollis 0

Time— 1:54$.

Pools — Adrian $S0, Lida L. $50, Relax S45. Macgregor
$40, field $125. Mutuafs, tive dollars, paid $35.55, place
$19 90, Eichelieu, $43.10; two dollar S1S.60, place $6.70,
Richelieu $20.65.

Souvenir, Relax and Can't Tell made the running in a
close bunch, with Blue Line and Macgregor well up until
into the stretch, when Blue Line came away and won easily
by three lengths, Richelieu second, a head before Macgregor,
Adrian a good fourth.

Third race — Purse $250, of which $50 to second; to carry
£0 pounds atove the scales. One mile and an eighth.

G. Chapman's b g Flush, 3, by Flood — Kathairon, 5500, 115...

M. Bergen 1

J . Young's br h Clay Pate, 6, $5C0, 128 Hollis 2

E. Devine's b g Harwood. 5, $500, 125 iVhyhurn 3

W. NeuhoS's ch g Bass Viol, 5. £800, 128 M. J. Lynch 0

Time— 2:01

Pools— Clay Pate $100, field $54. Mutaels, five dollar,
paid $44.25, place $10 45, Clay Pate $2:85.

Bass Viol made the running to the half, two lengths in
front of -Flush and Ciay Pate, Harwood out of it. In the run
to the three-quarters Bass Viol quit and the other two drew
away. The two ran like a ttam throughout and Flush won
by only a short head, ten lengths in front of Harwood, Bass
Viol beaten off.

Fourth Race — Brighton Beach Handicap; purse $550.
One mile and a quarter.

W. Lakeland's.ch g Ernest, 6, by Enquirer— Jaconet, 107 Beagan 1

Lamasuey Bros.* b g Brown Duke, 5, 114 Williams 2

T. McKeon's b c Troy, 4, 103 Taylor 3

T. N. Mille.'s b g Ttn Booker, 6, 112 Hollis 0

B. Bradley's b g King B, a, 102 Bender 0

Boulevard Stable's ch g Pilot, a, 100 Bergan 0

F. D. Weir's b g Tris, a, 90 Freeman 0

Time, 2:14j.

Pools— Brown Duke $220, Troy $105, Ernest and Pilot $80
each, field $150. Mutuels, five dollar, paid $64.35, place
$23.15, Brown Duke $11.30; two dollar $16:90, place $8.95,
Brown Duke $6.30.

Ernest took: the track and made the running throughout,
two lengths in front of Troy, with Brown Duke third. In
the run to the three-quarters Brown Duke took second place
but could never get up to Ernest, who won in a canter by
ten lengths, Brown Dake second, a head before Troy.

Fifth Race — Purse $550. Seven furlongs.
Chicago Stable's b h Egmont, 5, by Enquirer- MeLita, 118
McLaughlin 1

G. B. Morris' bh Sam Harper Jr., a, 118 Taylor 2

T. N. Miller's bh Harry Russell, 5, 118 Hollis 3

W. H. Timmon's br g Herman, 5, 115 Whybarn 0

B. Morns" b h Blue Line, 5, 118, car 181 Davis 0

D. A. Honig's b gLafitte. 5, 115 Taral 0

K. Bradley'9 ch h Sutler, a, 1'8 McKenny 0

T. McCauil'sch g Ariel, 5, 115 J. McCarthy 0

J. Muskett's b g Icicle, 3, 106, car 114 McElroy 0

Time, 1:312.

Pools: Egmont $300, Sam Harper Jr., $170, Lafitte $55,
field $75. Matuels, tive dollar, paid $7.85, place $6 30, 8am
Harper Jr. $670, two dollar $3.10, place $2.70, Sam Harper
Jr. $2.85.

Egmont, Lafitte, Sam Harper and Hermen made the run-
ning head and head till the half, when Egmont and Sam
Harper drew away. The two rau head and head till into the
stretch, when Egmont drew away and won in a common
canter by fonr lengths, Sam Harper second, ten lengths
before Harry Bassell.

Sixth Race— Purse §550; for three-year-olds. One mile and an
eighth.
G.B. Morris' gr c Kingldle by Wildidle— Augusta E., 100 ....Eilke 1

Keyport Stables' ch f Orange Girl, 100 Hollis 2

W. C. Daly's b g Subaltern, 100 Mosier 3

D. A. Honig's br fLeo. H., 100 Taylor 0

Time, 2:03.
Pools- King Idle 8200, Leo H Slfn, field $36. MutuelB. five dollar,
paid $ »80, place $7.50, Orange Girl $16.05; two dollar «3.90, place $2.76,
Orange Girl $4.55.

Leo H. took the track, but was joined in the first furlong
by Orange Girl, and the two ran head and head till the quar-
ter pole, with King Idle well up. In the ruo to the half Leo
H. tired badly and dropped back, while King Idle worked to
the froDt. ' He and Orange Girl ran close together till near-
ing the three-quarters, where King Idle drew away, and,
increasing his lead the further he went, won in a slow caoter
by eight leDgths, OraDge Girl second, fifteen before Subaltern,
1 Leo H, beaten off,

Portland Pall Meeting.

Fibst Day— September 12.

The starters for the running race were William Tenant and
L. B. Bennett. Both races were judged by Hon. B. Wil-
liams, Judge Raleigh Stott aod Richard Everding. The time-
keepers for both events were S. G. Reed, E. J. Jeffery and
L. F. Cheniin. ilr. L. L. Hawkins acted as marshal of the
day.

The running race was first called — mile aod a quarter dash,
$240, $120, $40. The starters were: Vice Regent, RcsaLewis,
Coloma, Repetta.

The betting opened at much the same figure as upon the
previous evening. In the auction pools Repetta opened and
closed the favorite at about 20 to 16 for Coloma and 35 for the
field.

Coloma drew the pole with Vice Regent second, Repetta
third, Rosa Lewis fourth Coloma delayed the scoring some-
what, and when the flag Snally fell, it found him slightly in
the lead, a position from which Vice Regent dia lodged him
before the stand was reached, Repetta a good third, Rosa
Lewis closely following. The quarter pole was reached in
26i, the half in 54f, Vice Regent was falling back to lose the
third place eventually to Rosa Lewis, and Repetta had a lead
which Coloma was unable to cover, though on the home*
stretch his rider crossed before both the rear horses and whip-
ped him down the inside of the track. For this cross he for-
feited to Rosa Lewis second money, taking third. Repetta
made the three-fourths in 1:20, the mile in l*47i, finishing
winner in 2:14^. A claim was later entered by Vice Regent's
owner, Mr. Baker, for third place on Coloma's foul, but the
purses had already been paid.

SUMMARY.

Portland, Or., Sept 12, 1S88— Mile and a quarter dash.
Matlock Bros., b m Repetta by Alarm or Beform, dam by Lightning 1

w. H. Bahb, ch m Rosa Lewis by Flood, dam by Buckden 2

W. L. Whit more, s b Colorai, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam by Norfolk 3

H. R. Baker, ch g Vice Regent by Regent, dam by Imp Australian 0

Time: quarter 2GJ, half 513, three-quarters 1:20, mile 1:171, mile and
a quarter 2:1$£.

The 2 ;25 race trotting was nest on the programme. The
starters were Carrie Belle, Palatina, Kittie Lynch, Contractor
and Faotasie, in the positions indicated. The two first had
the worst of the start being sent away when off their feet.
fTantasie and Kittle Lvnch had rather the best of it. They
kept this advantage until the last turn, when Carrie Bell
caught and passed Fantasie. Kittie Lynch finished first,
Carria Bell second, Fantasie third and Contractor fourth,
Palatina distanced. The time was: The fourth, 37i; the
half 1:131; three-fourths, 1:51; mile, 2:29.

At the auction pools Fantasie a hot favorite, bringing about
25 to 13 for Contractor, 5 for Carrie Belle and 4 for the field.

Second Heat — The only effect of the Kitty's victory was
oddly enough, to increase the odds of the favorite in the
auction pools. Fantasie selling at first choice for $25, Con-
tractor and Carrie Belle bringing $7 to $10, field §2 to $3.
Pools ranged in this proportion a hieh as $100 for the first
choice. Mutuals paid on Fantasie $11.

The horses got off well together, Contractor having a little
the worst ot it. Kitty was unable to hold the pole farther
than to the first quarter, when Fantasie took command and
steadily held her place. Contractor was able to pass Kitty
when near the upper turn, but unable to out-foot her on the
home stretch, so finished third, with Carrie Bell unmolested
for fourth place. The fourth was made in 371, three-fourths
in 1:51J, the mile in 2:28]-, the fastest heat of the race.

Third Heat — It was Fantasie against the field now, and
at odds of $2o to $8, $20 to $5, with field money slow.
Mutuals paid on Fantasie, $25.

Fantasie got away in the lead, Contractor second in the
air Kitty Lynch and Carrie Belle following. Contractor quick-
ly recovered, and though Kitty was three lengths ahead, he
soon reduced the distance and made a beautifully close race for
second place, whioh he gained upon the turn, and came down
the homestretch some three lengths ahead of Kitty Lynch and
four lengths behind Fantasie, who was an easy winner in 2:29,
Carrie Bell nearly escaping the flag, Time for the fourth
3cU the half 1:15; three-fourths,l:ol; the mile 2:29.

Fourth Heat — Beach of "Vancouver, was put behind Con-
tractor, and Lindsay, behind Carrie Belle, not from any
evidence of hippodroming, but from a wish to give the losers
any benefit or satisfaction which the change might give.

There were no takers of FaDtasie money at the auction boxes
and one lone pool ($5) was divided between the few Fantasie
tickets sold in the mutuals.

Contractor scored second finely under his new driver at
first, but after being sent beck two or three times, went
under the wire at the start, off his feet as usual. Kitty
Lynch broke also on the first turn, and as before, the interest-
ting feature of the heat was the race for second place between
these two. The contest down the home stretch was very
close. Contractor beating the mare by a length. Fantasie
easily took the lead from the start, and increasing it to
half a dozen lengths by the last turn, when she trotted in
smoothly in 2:33, Came Belle a bad fourth. Time: the
quarter 38, the half 1 :14, the mile 2:33.

SUMMARY.

Portland. Or., September 13tb, 1868.-2:25 class; beat three in five
heats: $:i00, $150 $50.

Sam Scott's b m Fantasie Sawyer 3 111

J. Misner'a b m Kittie Lynch Misner 1 3 3 3

H. Kirkendall's br £ Contractor by Sultan, dim Madam

Harding by Overland Lafferty-Beach 1 3 2 2

C. B Jeffries' b m Carrie Bell by Commodore Belmont, dam

by Consc-ipt Lewis 2 4 1 4

L. B. Lindsay's sp m Palatini Lindsay dis

Time, 2:29, 2:ZSi, 2:29, 2:33.

Second Day — September 13.
The first race on the card for to-day was the three-qcarler
mile handicap. The starters were John Hall, Bogus, Laura

D, Lady Duffy and Ida Glenn. They were off at the first at-
tempt, in the order named, Ida Glenn a length behind the
field. John Hall was in the lead until the last turn, having
reached the quarter in 24£, and the half in 50 seconds. By
the time the turn was reached Ida Glenn had passed both
other mares, and raced Bogus past John Hall on the home-
stretch, Bogus wioning in 1:16}.

SUMMARY.

Portlanl. Or.. September 13th, 1688— Handicap, ?M0, $90, $30; tbrce-
foiirtbs of t mile.
W. A. Babb's ch g Bogus, aged, by Opbir, dam unknown. 120 lb*.

Hi i

H B. Baker'B ch m Ida Glenn, G, by Glenelm, dun by L-. i

- -

D. R. Wells's b st John Hall, 7, by Woodbury, dam by Bit!

98 lbs

Whitemore Bros.' cb m Laura D, 4. by Glen Dudley, dam

Enquirer, 10,1 lb«

W. r'. Matlovk's s m Lady Duffy, 5 by Patey Duffy, dam b;

Cristo.iua It*,.,. ■'

TUae, Uflj,

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Sept. 22

The Betting — Auction pools. Bogus 20, Laura D. 4, Lady
Duffy 2, Geld 3. Mutuals paid $7 35.

THE SECOND RACE WAS THE 2:40 CLASS.

First Heat — Auction poolB. Oneco $45, Harvest 535,
Maud Knox §6, field $5.

T. H. Tongue's Van Tromp did not start, owing to lame-
ness, Dick Flaherty drew the pole, then Harvest, Maud
Knox, Oleander, Oneco. Several soorings tinally sent Olean-
der off in the lead, Maud Knox second, Harvest third, Dick
Flaherty fourth. At the turn Flaherty went to the front, and
reached the quarter pole in 37i, followed by Oneco. The
half was reached in 1:14, and here Maud Knox relinquished
third place to Harvest, who in turn passed Oneco and finish-
ed second. Flaherty came under the wire the winner iu
2:32*. Mutuals on Dick Flaherty for this heat paid $22.65.

Second heat — The betting veered a little although Flaherty
still remained in the field. Oneco brought $25, Harve>t $10,
Maud Knox $2, the field $4. The favorite broke badly,
■which delayed the scoring. At last they were off, Dick
Flaherty in the lead, followed closely by Harvest and
Maud Knox, Oleander fourth, and Oneco last. Maud quickly
displaced Harvest, and in this order the heat proceeded to
the finish, plenty of daylight being between all but the first
two. On the home stretch Maud closed upou Flaherty and
made a closa finish with him for tbe first heat. But she
broke when just under the wire, and the stallion was again
the winner. First quarter 37 J, half 1:13}, three-quarters
l:51£, mile 2:30. Mutuels paid on Flaherty $17.80.

Third heat — The backers of Oneco jammed round the puol-
box trying to hedge oat. Maud Knox appeared a possible
winner to some, but most turned to the field. Oneco and
Maud Knox were Belling at $11 each, Bgaiust $20 for the
field which included Harvest. In this heal Flaherty waB an
easy winner, Maud being always at least two lengths behind
him, after she had passed Harvest out tbe first turn, where
unfortunately she broke, probably losing the heat (hereby.
They finished in this order: Dick Flaherty first, Maud Knox
second, two lengths behind him, and three longths in front
of Oneco and Oleander, while Harvest was seven yards be-
hind the distance flag. The quarter in 37f. the haU in 1:15,
three-quarters in l:d4, mile 2:34. Mutuels paid on Dick
Flaherty S23;

SUM MART.
Porlland.'Or., September 13tb, 1888— 2H0 class, best tbree in five;
$360, 8180, $60.
Charles Wood's s Bt Dick Flaberty, 5, by Fearnaupbt, dam by

St. Clair Wood 11]

K. S. Perkin's s m Aland Knox, 7, by Wintbrop KnOx, dam by

Pathfinder J. Misner 4 2 2

Ja? Beach's b st Oneco, 7, by Alternant, dam by Doble .Beach 3 t
W. B. King sbr m Oleander, aged, by Kysdyk, dam I v Border

Chief G Mi^ner 5 4 3

J. C. hosier's g g Harvest, 9, by Judce Advocate, Jam by Gideon

» "-Most r 2 3 d

Time, 2:32*, 2:t'0, 2:34.

Third Day— September 14.

The Erst race lor tre day was the two-year-old dash, with
four starters.

The race — Arthur H. was overweighted eleven pounds by
his heavy lider. The first score was a go, Oregon Hose
slightly in advance, the others closely bunched. She was
soon overhauled, however, by O'Hara, then by Arthur H
and only saved third place from "X" at the finish by half a
length. Arthur H, made the most of the home stretch, win-
ning by a neck, with Oregon Rose a length behind.

Portland, Or., Sept. li, lS8-First Race-Two-vear-old dash: «6Q-
S30, $10. One-half mile.

W. X. Bs.bb'B8 g Arthur H bl Earl 1

E. E. Bybef "s b g Tom O'Hara „ O'Hara 2

W. H Matlock's s f Oregon Rose J Matlock 3

H. K. Baker's ch c "X" Flett i

Time. 0:53J

Betting— Auction pools opened: Tom O'Hara ?40. Arthnr H. £22 X
$6, Oregon Rose £6. Closed: Artbur H. SiO. Tom O'Hara S2f>, X.'ss"
Oregon Rose $5. Mntnels paid on Arthur H. S6.7C.

First Heat — Auction pools opened: Koly Boly $10, Ida
Glenn $5, Kitty Wells S2, Lady Duffy $2, McCullough $3.
Closed: Ida Glenn 5 50, Eoly Boly S20, McCullough $S,
field S7. Mutuels paid on Kitty "Wells $24.35. McCul-
lough's erratic scoring delayed the start, at which Kitty
"Wells, having the pole, shot ahead and kept the advantage
to the finish in the best time of the race. McCullough was
a good second at first, but Eoly Boly soon overhauled him,
and on the home stretch crowded close upon Kitty who won
by a head only. Ida Glenn contented herself with gaining
third place from McCullough on the home stretch, while
Lady Duffy, through drawing second position, was last
throughout. Time, 51.

Second Heat— Auction pools: Ida Glenn $25, Eoly Boly
$13, field $7. Payment withheld on Mutuels pending third
heat.

Kitty "Wells made her customary quick start, closely
pressed by Ida Glenn and Eoly Boly. The last quarter was
a close brush, Ida Glenn finishing first. The first quarter
was made in 25$. The judges declared the heat off, owin<>
to irregularities in the start. Time, 52.

Third heat— Auction pools; Ida Glenn $20, Eoly Boly — ,
field S4- Mutuals paid on Ida Glen $6- Kitty Wales again
had slightly the best of the start, the others closely bunched,
headed by Eoly Boly. McCallough made quite a sport at
the quarter, but finished last. Ida Glenn forged to the front
at the head of the home stretch, followed by Eoly Boly-
Kitiy fell back to fourth place, Ida winning by a Deck.'
Time— 52.

Fourth heat— Auction pools, no takers for Glenn money.
Mutual6 paid $5 25 Thb blood horse rules sent all but Ida
Glenn and Kitty Wells to the stables, Eoly Boly with third
money. The two mares made a very pretty race, though
slow. Ida had the pole and start, and finished first by a
short length. The fourth was 0:27. Time 55J.

SrjMMAET.

Portland, Or., Sept. 14, 18S8.--Purses $1S0, $90, $30-
half a mile and repeat. '

H. B. Baker's ch m Ida Glenn Flett 1

Wm.ThompkinB* b m Kitty Wells n-Ra™ o

W. H. Babb'sbm Boly Boly NMson 3

Proebatel'ss g McCullough, Walker, and W. H, Matlock's" s m Lady
Duffy, J. Matlock, ran unplaced. J

Time— 61, 62, 6?, 55t.

First Heat ■ Auction pools: D. K. W. $20. Maud Knox §12
Lady Don $10, field $10. Mutuals paid on Lady Don §21 35!
'Maud Knox drew the pole, succeeded in order named bv
D. K. W. Kitty Ham, Susie S., Lady Don. The horses got
off together, though Lady Don was on tbe break and Maud
Knox was soon off her feet. Both quickly gathered, and at the
quarter pole Maud was two leDgths behind Lady Don and
three lengths in advadce of D. K. W , the field mares 'four
lengths behind. Maud and D. K. W. both did nobly on the
homestretch, but the little mare waB too speedy, finishing, in
spite of a momentary break near the stand, winner of 'the
fiBtestheat of the race, Maud losing second placo to D K
W. by a break.

Second heat— Auction pools: D. K. W. $15, Lady Don $10,
Maud Knox $9, field $2, Mutuels paid on D. K. W. $9.05.
The finest score of the meeting, each horse having a slight
advantage in reverse order to his position. D. K. W. took
the pole from Lady Don before the turn was reached, and
Maud Knox was at hie side. Ju t beyond the quarter pole
she passed him, while Susie S. for once in the race did some
good" work and wrested third place from Lady Don. The
contest between D. K. W. and Maud Knox was very close
along the opposite stretch, while Susie S. fell back in the
rear. After the last turn the three leaders were almost
abreabt and to add to the excitement Kitty Ham made prob-
ably the finest spurt of the meeting, passing Lady Don and
Maud Knox, and going under the wire a neck behind D. K.
W., Maud and Lady Don close behind.

Third Heat— Auction pools: D. K. W. $15 Maud Knox $8,
Lady Don $5, field $15. Mutuels paid on D. K. W. $5.25.
Maud Knox for the first half, Lady Don and Kitty Ham on
the last quarter, pressed the gray horse hard for the heat,
Lady Don finishing second by half a length, Kitty a good
third, Maud next.

Fourth Heat— Auction pools: D. K. W. $15, Lady Don $2,
Maud Knox $1, field $5. Mutuels paid $7.75. It was now or
never with the mares, and they went after the gray gelding
in good style. Susie S. had the best of the Ftartj.but lost it
on tbe turn, D. W. K. being first attended by Maud Knox
and Lady Don. Slowly Misner Crowded the big mare up
even, then ahead, then a full length in advance of D. W. K.
At the three-quarters the gray was up even again, and almost
up were Larty Don and Susie S. Maud caught the pole
arouud the turn, then Lady Don broke and lost, Maud fol-
lowed suit and lost the chance of winning; but this was Kitty
Ham's chance again, and nobly did ste improve it. A neck
ahead of D. K. W. she reached the stand, but broke under
the wire. Excitement ran high during the delay which
attended the judges' decision, but the steady gray got the
verdict.

SUMMARY.

Portland, Or., September 14th— 2:30 class-, trotting pur&eB, $300, S150i
550; tbiee in ave.

Dick Barnes's g g JD. K. W„ Yaughah 3 111

C. B. Jeffries's b m Lady Don. Jeffiies 1 4 2 4

A. C. Brey's b m Kitty Ham, Green 1 2 3 2

R. S. Perkin's s m Maud Knox, J. Misner 3 S 4 S

L. B. Lindsay's ch m Sueie S. Lindsay , . & £ f

Time, 232, 2:35, 2:35*v 213^

Harvest was drawn on account of laineheBs*

fdtRTH DaY-^EPTEMBER 15;

The race meeting at City View Saturday was attended by
the largest crowd which ever witnessed races on a Porland
track. The judging was fur the first time of the meeting
severely criticized, Which was probably inevitable; consider-
ing the doubtfulness of the contested points, and theprejud
ices of men who have hundreds at stake. Ranchero's only
chance for winning the free-for-all was killed in the third
heats by being sent off on a break, and many thought that
Whitmore had his money on Repetta, and did not wish his
horse ridden by a man who wanted him to win. It is diffi-
cult to see, however, how any other decision could rightly
have been given, and the odds at which Repetta sold seems
evident enough that Colonia could not win;

Ranchero lamed himself in the third heat of. the free fdr allj
and it is extremely doubtful if he starts at Salem. He made
niany friends and proved himself a grand horse. His steady
and unfailing worft In the fourth and fifth heats establishes
ground fOr-the belief that he could have the won in third
heat if, instead of breaking at the start, he had taken only
the natural advantage which his position at the pole en-
titled him.

Mr. Jeffries joins the list of unfortunates. Going about
on a crutch himself, Lady Don and Conde hare ldst iV3r him,
and yesterday his sulky broke on the Only heat which would
have done him any good. He can sympathize with Mr. T,
H. Tongue, whose three trotters are all lame. This gentle-
man remarked yesterday that if Fred Hambleton could have
started, the free for all heats would have been at least three
seconds lower than they were.

The running purse could not get outside of the three
lucky stables.

The time made by tbe two-year-olds in the third event is
the best ever made in Oregon, the lowest previous record
being Mignonette's, 2:48, in 18S6.

REPETTA REPEATS WELL.
First Race -Running; S3C0, $160, $50. One mile and repeat.

W. F. Matlock's b m Repetta, 3 J . Matlock 1 2

Whitmore Eros.' s s Coloma, 3 Lewington £ 1 2

W. H. BafE'e sm Rosa Lewis, 4 MeCtiUgh 3 4 to

H. fi. Baker's ch f Nevada, 2 « Fleet 4 3 ro

Time, 1M8J, 1:46, 1;46J.

First Heat— Auction pools: Repetta $120, Coloma $15,
Ro a Lswis $20, Nevada $0. Mutuals paid on Coloma £8.70
The order of position drawn was Repetta, Nevada, Coloma
Rosa Lewis. The first score sent them off well bunched!
except Nevada, who was in the rear. Rosa Lewis caught the
pole on tbe first turn, attended by Culoma, who passed her
after a close contest on the backstretch. On the last turn
Repetta came up past Rosa, close upon Coloma, whom sbe
crowded close to the finish, second by a half length, Nevada
getting third place. Nevada's rider was unhorsed in reining
up at the turn, but escaped injury.

Second Heat— Auction pools; Repetta $100, field $20.
Mutuels paid on Repetta $5.85. Coloma sulked badly in the
scoring, but got away in the lead. Repetta a close second,
Rosa Lewis third. On the turn Repetta took the pole by a
few swift jumps, but Coloma was close at hand and at once
Rosa crowded up, and the three hurried along the back-
stretch nearly abreast, Nevadn a hopeless fourth. "Coloma
contented himself with third place until the head of the
homestretch, when he made it warm for Matlock's mare. He
was not speedy enough for her, however, and followed
Repetta at the turn by one length, Rosa third, Nevada two
lengths later.

Third Heat— Auction pools: $8 Coloma offered against
Repetta, $110 refused. Mutuels not sold. It was between
Coloma and Repetta now. The favorite had the pole, and
kept her lead of one to three lengths throughout-
Second race, free for all trot; $600, $300, $100; three in
five, mile heats:

J. P. Woolman's b g Chas. Hilton, 0 Lewis 4 3 111

Sam Scott's ch et Ranchero, II .Sawyer 113 3 9

J. H. Kirkendall's h g Contractor, 5 Laffcrty 3 2 B 2 2

C. Jtt. Jeffries' ch g Coude, 6. Jeffries 2 4 i i 4

Time. 2:251. 2:251, 2:2C^, 2:291, 2:31.

First heat— Auction pools: Hilton $50, Conde $10, Ran-
chero $7, Contractor $2. Mutuels paid on Ranchero $41.51-

Conde drew the pole, nest in order Ranchero, Hilton, Con-
tractor. Ranchero got the worst of the start,' but took the
pole on a bad break of Charles Hilton, Coude second. Both
went off their feet a moment later, giving Contractor the lead
at the quarter which he maintained along the back Btretcb
Hilton gaining second, Conde third, Ranchero oloaing up.'
At the three-quarters Conde made a spurt, HjUou broke and

lost, holding Becoud plaoe with Contractor for a moment, but
falling back to fourth on the turn; Ranchero made a gre&t
tinish down the outside of the stretch, winning by two lengths
from Condei Contractor third.

Second heat — Auction pools opened, Hilton $30. Ranchero
$14, held S4; closed, Ranohero $25, Hilton $20, field $3.
Mutuels paid on Ranchero $15.15. Contractor got slightly
the worst of the start, the others well together. Ranchero
had tbe pole, and increased his advantage. At the quarter
he was five lengths in advance. Hilton tried hard to catch
him, but could only finish second, Contractor third, Conde
nowhere in sight. The axle of his sulky broke upon the
three-quarter turn, but neither horse nor nder was injured,
the good horse stopping quite still in his tracks. Mr. Jeffries
put him in another sulky for the nest heat.

Third Heat— Auction pools: Ranchero $100, field $12.
Mutuals paid $15.50 on Hilton. Ranchero was sent away off
his feet, and before Sawyer could get him down to work Con-
tractor, then Hilton, then Conde had him sadly at a disad-
vantage. At the quarter Hilton got the pole, and Ranchero
was only able to pasB Conde, finishing third, a length behind
Contractor, who was a good length and more in Hilton's feaj-j

Fourth Heat — Auction pools: Ranchero $i$, field §§3.
Mutuals paid on Hilton $7.65. Ranchero was lame, having
struck his knee on the last heat, and allowed Conde to wrest
his third place from him. Contractor pressed the little bay
along the back stretch and was almost neck and neck at the
three-quarters. Hilton made an easy finish, however, though
the outcome was olose. Sawyer driving Ranchero, with
queer judgment, hard udou Contractor, coming in third.

Fifth Heat— Auction pools: Hilton $20, field $5. Mu-
tual paid on Hilton $6.50.

Contractor made a brave effort to win the heat, holding
first place nearly half way around tbe track. On the home
stretch Ranchero made one more dash for victory, and the
three made a pretty finish, Hilton in the lead. The darkness
at .this time became so great as to obscure the view of tbe
major portion of the course.

Third race, trotting, purse $250, two-year-olds, two in
three, mile heats.

W. B. Crowe's Blondie ................ 4 , , $. lilsener i 1

J.S. Hallett's Wallula Mosher 2 1

lime, 2:16—2:50.

No betting. The prettiest trot of the meeting; the animals
closely matched; Blondie winning the first heat after a sharp
struggle, and the Becond much easier, Misener pulling her in
tinder the wire.

Thus ends the most successful meeting in Portland's his-
tory, and, one which bidB fair to .advance the cau.se of legiti-
mate turf sports in Oregon. Nobody in authority was a
party to any kind of jobbing, if such existed at all; purses
were promptly paid, and not a dollar of the thousands
wagered upon the events but was fairly won and uncom-
plainingly lost. Taking the mutuals and the auction pools
together, there was not much advantage in the clear up be-
tween the talent and the outsiders. Thousands in hedging
bets went into the bos on the big races, and the losses are
more evenly divided than the winning.

From a breeder s point of view, the maeting has been Very
encouraging) showing a perceptible gain in thb trotters and
runners alike. The meeting has also demunslrated that
people are not wholly indifferent either to the beauty of
City View park or the charms of the race course, as between
4000 and 5000 witnessed yesterday's events. There ought to
be no difficulty in making a successful venture out of good
race meetings hereafter, and it is hoped that capital may be
found allied with enough enterprise and confidence to take
hold ot City View in earnest, clear the grounds, make new
track and provide adequate transportation.

Stockton Pair.

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By our Special Commissioner.]

The twenty-eighth fair cincl racing season tinder the
nnspices of the San Joaqnin Valley Agricnltiiral Society,
District No, % began OU Tilesday lastj and -will continue
through the week. The fact that a large j>r»pdrtion c<f the
exhibits had to be brought front 8acrarucnt8, Where they
haye been On sboiv at the State Fair, militated against such
a eonirJlete and satisfactory arrangement either of the in-
dustial or live stock portions of the fair as could have been
desired. The pavilion on Tviesday was still in great con;
fusion^ and ttffl noise of carpentering, together with paucity'
i>f exhibits, kept all but a few enthusiastic sight-seers away;
At the race track things were better ordered, but even therS
a little more energy might have accomplished several desired
ends. The fence in front of the grand stand has hiterto
stood too npT-r the stand, and it was resolved, for the con-
venience of bettors and others who fancy being near th$
pool-boxes, to move it, even though the width of the tracft
was thereby decreased ten feet. The fence Wfts in pi
removal during Tuesday aftemobni iunch to the discomfort
of spectators. The stabling and sheds were all put in lit
condition in ample time, and the horsemen without excep-
tion spoke favorably of Secretary LaRue's attention to de-
tails in that line. The track was pronounced first-rate by
Mr. Salisbury and other experts— beiug firm, fast and not
hard. The races were announced to begin at 1 o'clock
on Tuesday, but at that hour only a sprinkling of people,
principally attaches either of the track or betting stand)
were scattered about the grand pavjlibhi A hew pavilion
has been erected this season, :'.ud & more airy and comfort-
able structure of the kind we do not recall.

It is sot at such an angle with the track as to enable all to
see every part of a race without leaving their seats, like the
grand stand at Washington Park, Chicago. A new Judge's
stand also adds to the tout ensemble. A fair oriticism upon
the fair management is, that in making provision for the com-
fort and convenience of others they have forgotten to tiro*
vide adequately for newepapor men, upon whom in a gre.it
measure depends the success oE fairs. A roomy, sheltered
portion of the fudge's stand should be Btted with tableB and
chairs and reserved exclusively for the quill drivers. It
would not be asking too much to request in addition that an
official statement bb to all conditions of each race, starters,
ownere, colors, breeding, etc, be sent by the clerk of the
course to the reporters before each race.

FIRST DAY.

„,Jhe r?o""Lr on Tnesday "as peifect, the day being oool
and a little breezy. The Brat race was called at 1:45. by
"if™' the number of spectators had muoh increased.

the officers of the day were, judges-Dr. Latham, Hon.
Chris. Green and Senator B. F. Langford. Timers-Messrs.
11. J. Agnew , F. P. Lowell and O. A. Dnrfee. Clerk-Fred
arnold; all of whom stayed at their posts through the long
afternoon without remission.

The first race was a two-year-old stake, running, at one
mile, open to the Pacific Coast, whioh closed with seven
entries, of which bnt one, Mr. L. Shippee's sorrel filly Agnea
B„ waa sorted. The filly cantered gyer the course in 8:32,

1888

%ht IPmiler atttl Jtynristrmtt.

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ridden by "Shrimp." A curious thing about Agnes B. was
that neither her owner, the clerk, nor anyone else knew her
breeding, most opinions being that she was by Glenelg.

SUMMARY.
Running— Pacific Coast Two-year-old Stake. One mile.
L. U. 8hippoe's Agnes B "Shrimp" w. o.

SECOND RACE.

The second race was a well contested event, a four-year-
old trotting Btake, open to the district, in which three of the
eight entries appeared. Of the starters Steve Whipple had
much the best of condition, the others, Leek and Moses S.,
being a bit high in flesh.

In the first heat, after much scoriDg, the horses were tapped
from a fairly good score, Leek being two lengths behind,
Moses S. having the pole, Leek nest and Steve Whipple the
outside. Whipple opened a lead to the quarter in 0:37 h and
held it to the half in 1:13}, Moses S. then pushing for a place
but being squarely out-trotted by Whipple, who went the
three-quarters in 1:51 J and won the heat out of hand in 2:27^,
Moses S., three lengths, second, Leek shut out. Pools: Steve
Whipple $25, field $6.

At the first scoring of the second heat Moses S., a length
to the good, led to trie quarter in 0:37f, then lapped by
Whipple and beaten to the half in 1:14£. At three-quarters,
in 1:52J, Moses was four lengths behind, and when Whipple
under a pull, jogged under the wire in 2:29. Moses had not
bettered his place.

No pools were sold on the heat. For the third heat inter-
est could not be excited, Whipple being so patently the better
horse. He led easily, doing the quarter in 0:36i; the half in
1:13; three-quarters in 1:52 j, and jogging under the wire in
2:32.

SUMMARY.
^September 18, 1888— Trotting. District. Four-year-old stake.
Mr. Needham'a Steve Whipple by Chrisman's Hajnbletonian —

Twist W. H. Parker 111

L. U. Shippee's Moses S. by Hawthorne, dam by Black Hawk

Whiting 2 2 2

H. Nicewonger's Leek by Elector — Amanda Jackson dis

Time, 2:27& 2:29, 2:32.
Pools: Whipple £25, field $6.

Third race — The third race regularly on the card was for a
3 minute class, but as it did not till, the directors announced
a special purse of $250 — trotting, for California Lambert,
Ha Ha, Ed. and Ben Ali. The race was mostunsatisfactory
as Ben Ali was evidently the better horse, but the race was
prolonged through five heats without a decision until the
famous John Goldsmith got up behind Ben Ali, when that
horse took the two succeeding heats right off the reel, as he
might have taken the preceding ones if he had had a driver.
To charge irregularity without reasonable proofs would be
unjust, but it may be said that a dozen or more men familiar
with trotting and the horses under mention coincided in
thinking that the race in the five earlier heats was not what
it should have been. At one time Ben Ali sold choice for
$30, field $5. That heat was taken by Ha Ha, and consider-
able money taken down.

In the first heat Lambert and Ben Ali fought all the way
around, doing the quarters in 37f, 1:14, 1:51 J and 2:30^, the
former winning by a head. Pools — Ben Ali $S0, Ha Ha §6,
field $17.50.

The second heat was in better time — 36f, 1:121, 1:52} and
2:28$. The pools in the third heat sold— Ben Ali $30," field
$5. Ben All led easily to the quarter in 38. Ed. then
crowding into the lead to the half in 1:14£. Along the back
stretch Ha Ha and Ed. were sent for the heat, the former
having a shade the best of it, and so into the straight, Ha
Ha getting the whip sharply and taking the heat in 2:294,.
Ben Ali lost his feet in the last 70 yards, but was adjudged
second, Ed. being third and California Lambert a bad fourth.
The latter was withdrawn for lameness. The fourth was
pronounced a dead heat, Ben Ali and Ha Ha finishing
together in 2:31.

In the fifth Ed. showed the way to the quarter in 38J, Ben
Ali breaking badly from the wire. The latter settled, how-
ever, and at the half in 1.14} had the road and held it to the
third quarter opening a lead of five lengths, Ha Ha apparently
being done. Down the stretch Ha Ha recovered, and trotting
fast caught Ben Ali and won the heat by a length in 2.4S£,
Ben Ali not being extended. For the sixth heat John
Goldsmith sat behind Ben Ali and drove the horse out regu-
larly, the time at theq uarters being 37£, 1.14, 1.52$, and for
the mile 2.30§, Ha Ha went into the air on the back stretch
and lost ten lengths.

The seventh heat was a repetition of the preceding. Gold-
smith driving his horse and winning the heat and race in 2.36.

SUMMARY.
September 18, 1888, Trotting. Special, Purse 8250.
J. A. Goldsmith, b g Ben Ali by G. M. Fatcben, dam

by Sportsman 2 12 0 2 11

Honser & Sonle b h Ha Ha. by Nephew, dam by Black-
hawk Howson 3 2 10 12 2

A. T. Jackson b g Ed. by Irwin Davis 44323 dr

J, H. TVhings b h Calif ornia Lambert by Ben Franklin,

flam by Lambert 1 3 4 dr

Time, 2:30$, 2:28$, 2:29$, 2:31, 2:31, 2:303, 2:36.
Pools; Ben Ali $25, Field $14.

Fourth race — The last race of the day was for roadsters,
gentlemen owners to drive. Eleven of the thirteen entries
appeared and the varieties of road carts, together with the
unprofessional appearance of the owners, created much
amusement. Director R. C. Sargent and G. "W. Trahern be-
ing the especial marks for the witticisms of the judges and
spectators. The driving was creditable and the horses were
of more than average merit, even if one interested did re-
mark, as he looked up to the stretch and saw the motley fly-
ers come pounding along at about a 2:40 gait, "Be gob, I see
'em, and they'll be here inside of five minutes." The race
was for a cart, presented by the H. C. Shaw, Plough Works.

In the first heat Mr. A. W. Kobinson's Bess won, Mr. C. E,
Thompson's Sailor, second; Mr. J. S. Danham's Cleo third;
Mr. G. W. Sampson's Eoscoe Conkling, fourth; Mr. Percy
Williams' Dixie, fifth, and the rest along the road. Time,
2:524/ The next heat brought Sailor in first, Bess next, Cleo
third; Mr. C. L. Ortman's Prince fourth, and Mr. P. T.
Brown's Catherine, fifth. Time, 2:47. Sailor also took the
third heat in 2:43, the others placed being, Cleo, Bess, Cath-
erine and Prince, in the order mentioned.

The fourth heat also went to pacing Sailor, in 2:4S£.
summary.

Sept. 18 — Gentlemen's Roadsters, owners to drive.

C. E. Thompson's Sailor 2 111

A. W. Robinson's Bess 12 3 3

J. D. Danham's Cleo 3 3 2 4

G. W. Sampson's Roscoe ConkliDg 4 O 0 0

Percy Williams' Dixie 5 0 0 0

P. T. Brown's Catherine 6 5 4 0

G. W. Trahern's Paul Shirley 0 0 0 0

A.O. Glenn's Minnie 0 0 0 0

C. L. Ortman's Prince 0 4 6 0

B, O. Sargent's Lady Washington 0 0 0 0

J. W. Dougherty's Hurrah 0 0 0 0

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday dawned fair and with promise of warmer

weather than on Tuesday. The pavilion attracted few per-
sons because the exhibits were not catalogued and arranged.
The city was astir at 6 a. m., the visitors evidently desiring
to get that for which they had come to town. Fakirs of
twenty sorts, each if possible more barefaced than the other
offered the rustic capitalist an opportunity to gain largely
from a small investment. During the day the "sure thing"
men pined, but they harvested large piles of silver in the
evening.

The stock parade on Wednesday morning was not full,
nor was it creditable to an association which had within its
stalls the select exhibits of earlier fairs. In cattle, the prime
factor in San Joaquin's prosperity, the showing was weak,
and unnecessarily so, for the reason that Stockton and
vicinity can exhibit quite as good Jerseys, Herefords and
Alderneys as any other portion of the Union, besides show-
ing thoroughbreds and trotters which in development,
beauty and record can equal those from any more advertised
section. The chief interest as usual centered in the racing,
and the main receipts of the society were from the gate,
through which the choicest of the culture and beauty of
Stockton passed between noon and 1 o'clock. Light colored
and evidently light drapery contributed to make elegant
equipages noticeable, and if it is written that nowhere in
favorAgi California can so much general beauty of classical
severity be found, the writing will not be an overestimate.
The course was reasonably well occupied by 11 o'clock, the
advertised starting time.

The officers elected to perform the tiresome duties of the
day were: Judges, Hon. Chris Green, Hon. L. TJ. Shippee,
Senator A. L. Langford; timers, H. J. Agnew, O. A. Hickok.

First Race — The first race, a mile dash, brought six excell-
ent horses to the start. Free-for-all, purse $400.

Heliotrope was a strong favorite, selling for §20 against $6
for the field. On the third try, starter Billy Donathan sent
the half dozen off fairly, Heliotrope, pole, leading to the
quarter in :26. Then Applause took up the running, and
with Nancy was pushed through the back stretch and to the
three quarter at a flying rate, too high to be sustained. In
the homestretch Heliotrope raced into command and finished
an easy winner of the race in 1:43$, Welcome, Oro. Applause,
Nancy and Bay Bolton, finishing as named. The time at the
quarters was in 26,51 and 1:19.

SCMMARY.

Sept. 19. — Running, mile dash, free-for-al*, Jim Duffy
Purse $400.
Mrs. S. B. WolfskiU's b m Heliotrope by Joe Hooker -Yolone

Hazlett I

Dan Hennessey's b m Welcome by Warwick— Ae^la Cook 2

Owqn Bros." r bOro by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate Howson 3

T. G. Jones' b g Applause by Three Cheers -Alice M. Rider

Spooner 4

B. C. Holly's ch fJNancv by Jim Brown -Mamie Hubbard Nolo 5

L. A: Lacy's b c Bay Bolton by Wildi die— Maggie .Early Night 6

Time, 1 -433 .

Pools: Heliotrope $20, field $6.

Trotting — The second race, a District trot, for three-year-
olds, was a "one-horse" race, Moses S winning in a go-as-
you-please fashion. Two started. Grace Vernon might
have been started in an opposite direction if it was intended
that she should pass Moses. The first heat was done in 29,
1:17, 2:03 and won by Moses in 2:50, Grace only saving dis-
tance because Whiting pulled his horse almost into a walk.
The second heat, in 2:50, was like the first. The third was
even more pronounced in favor of Moses S. Grace Vernon
went into the air at the quarter and galloped to near the
head of the stretch, Moses trotting squarely. Moses was
again pulled down to the merest jog to save Grace from
being shut out, the heat being done in 2:55J.

SUMMARY/.
L U. Shipper's b b Moaea S, by Hawthorne -dam by Blackhawk

Whiting 111

G. W. Fox's br f Grace Vernon, by Mt. Vernon McDowell 2 2 2

Time— 2:50, 2:50, 2:55J

Third Race — The third event of the afternoon, a special
three-quarters and repeat, for $150, with Kildare, Elwood
and Johnny Gray in was quite as interesting as either of the
others. Old Johnny Gray, looking fine drawn and impertur-
bable as ever, raced out the first heat in 1:16, winning by
two lengths easily. Elwood, always erratic, showing a fond-
ness for green fields by bolting to the fences at short inter-
vals, but finishing second.

When the riders had mounted for the second heat, Mr.
Shippee called them to the stand, and said: "Gentlemen, you
are all old riders, and know the rules much better than I
do. The people now here have paid their money to see
good races and they shall have them. If you do not ride
those horses for all there is in them, you will be punished in
suea a way that you will remember it the balance of your
lives." The horse were then sent from an excellent start,
Elwood being ridden by Cooke from start to finish with excel-
lent judgment, and showing the way throughout. Johnny
Gray made a brilliant play for the honors bat lacked the
pace, finishing second by a length, Kildare a bad third. Time,
1:16. The third heat was noticeable as showing the juJg-
ment and skill of Elwood's rider, Cooke. The horse acted
badly and delayed the start, but finally got away on even
terms with Johnny Gray, Kildare being retired under the
rules. At the half Elwood led by a length in 0:25}, and ran
easily to the three-quarters when he tried to bolt, "but Cooke
took him in hand, and using whip and spur vigorously kept
him moving to the wire winning by a length only in 1:13.
Cooke was loudly applauded as he deserved to be.

SUM MART.
September 19— Special. Banning. Parse 3151. Three-quarters and
repeat:

Elwood, s g by Nocfolk— Ballinette Cooke 2 11

Owen Bros.' g h Johnny Gray by Shlloh— Margerey.. Howson 12 2

T G. Jones' s g Kildare by imp. Kyrle Daly — Mistake

Hazlitt 3 3 w

Time. 1:16. 1:16, 1:18.
Pools: Elwood, 324, Kildare 317, Johnny Gray $10.

Fourth Race — Trotting, open to the district, two in three,
for two-year-old?, brought out two likely colts in Kilrain and
J. K., both sizable and of high form. Kilrain, althongh
moving stiffly was made favorite in the betting for a few
moments, but J. R. was soon given the commanding place,
selling for $150 to $20, and again for $100 to $S. J. R. had
it all his own way. taking two heats without being pusbed,
the first in2:33 4-5 and the second in 2:41. In the latter Kil-
rain barely saved distance, Dustin slowing J. R. to a walk.

SUMMARY.

Sept. 19.— Trotting, district, best two in three, two-year-
old stake.
W. Murray's br c J. R. by Richard's Elector, he by Electioneer

dam by Meesa'a 3t. Lawrence, Jr Dostln 1 1

L. D. Shippee's b c Kilrain by Hawthorne— March lat...Wbltlng 2 2
Time, 2:li3 4-5: UAl

The pavilion exhibits are still inchoate, but it is expected
that everything will be in readiness by to-night. The stock
parade this morning attracted Out a small orowd. Compara-
tively few horsemen ar* in town, but the hotels are tilled by

citizens of San Joaquin. Prospects are not flattering, but
the great races listed for Friday and Saturday it is hoped
will bring increased attendance. But very little business is
being done by Messrs. Killip & Co., bettors being either
absent or chary.

On Friday, Sept. 21st, there will be a free-for-all trotting
race at Stockton, for which Arab, Lot Slocum, Stamboul,
Director and Adair have been entered.

On Saturday, Sept. 22d, a free-for-all pacing race is on the
cards at Stockton, the entries being Yolo Maid, Almont
Patchen, Gold Leaf, Adonis, San Diego and Winslow.

Spokane Falls, Washington Ty-

The second annaal meeting of the Washington and Idaho
Fair association at Spokane Falls, opened Septemter 3, un-
der favorable circumstances. There was a fair attendance of
spectators, the weather was fair and warm, the track iu
excellent condition and there was a fine aray of performers
entered for the contests.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3D.
No date given--Trotting — Parse $150.
Jeffries'bc Ilton-Tempeat 12 11

A. Gonzalez' b g Abbottsford 2122

Time--2:454. 2:42,2:46?. 2:43.
Running, six furlongs; Alene stakes for two-year-olds; purse $50.

R. E. Bybee's b g Lroadchurch — Linster j

Whitniore Bros,' b c Pat Curran— Glen Dudley a

Jim Miller 3

Time. 1:18.
Same day— Trotting; 3-year-olda; purse S3C0.

C. B. Jeffery's b c 111 ton-Tem pest 1 1

David March's bg Henry M 2 3

W. B. Rensbaw'ss h S. D. Stephens 3 2

Time, 2:;j8£.

TTJESDAT, SEPTEMBER 4XH.
Trotting; 2:28 class; purse $500.
W. H. Raymond's b m Carrie Bell — Commodore Belmont 2 14 15 3 1

C. Ficfeett's br g Con tractor-Sal l an — 1313422

C. G. Bradshaw's b g Col Bradshaw— Messenger Cbief... 3 a 2 2 1 1 3

Leona 4 4 3 4 3 dr

Gold Foil 5 5 5 5 2 dr

Time, 2:1*6,2:272, 2:24}, 2:26J, 2:29, 2:29$, 2:26.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER OTH.

Running: one-half mile.

W, H. Babb's ch f Roly Poly-Bank Roll 2 1 1

Pappooae 1 a 2

Time, 50, 49, 48-

Running; one mile and repeat.

W F M»tlock's b m Repetta— Alarm 1

W H Babb's b m Rosa Lewis 2

W H Babb's s c Diavolo — Shannon 3

Trotting; 3:t0class; purse S300.

Sam Scott's b m Fantasie— Ranchero 3 2 1 1 1

C ricketl's g g D E. W— A "W Richmond 112 3 2

R M Russell's b g Arch 2 3 4 4 3

OroFino 4 4 3 2 4

Time, 2:31, 2:37$, 2:29J, 2:26J,

Whitmore Bros.' Coloma had a walk-over for the Derby.

Sept. 6. — Running, two mile dash, for purse.

Matlock Bros.' b m Repetta 1

H. R. Baker's ch f Nevada 2

W. H. Babb's ch m Rosa Lewis 3

Time, 3:44.

Same day — Trotting, for two-year-olds, 2 in 3.

W. B. Clowe's ch g Blonle 1 1

Lee Mantle's b f Peri 2 2

Time, 2:52$— 2:51.

Another report states that the winner of this race was \V.

B. Clowe's ch g A. H.

In the special trotting race, 3 in 5, Oro Fino distanced Ab-
botsford and Ilton. Time, 2:35£.

The running race, half mile heats, 2 in 3, for local horses,
was won by Bondo, defeating Sadie P. and Commodore.
Time, 0:50—0:49.

Sept. 7. — Bunning, mile heats, 2 in 3, purse ?400.

W. H. Babb's b f Roly Poly 1 1

H. B. Baker's b g Warpeake 2 2

Tom O'Hara's b f Caddie P 3 3

Matlock Bros .' ch f Lady Duffy 4 4

Time— 1:53 J. 1:51.

Same Day — Trotting, 2:35 class, purse 5400.

B. Gonzales' b h Junto 1 1 4 3 1

Sam Scott's b m Fantasie 2 2 112

Col. Bradshaw's bg Col. Bradshaw - 3 3 2 2 3

James Blake's b m Lady Dawn 4 4 3 dls

Time— 2:25, 2:23, 2;25$. 2:15, 2:26J-

Sept. S. — Tom Lamar won the three-quarter mile dash.
Time, 1:17 J.

Clatawa won the special trotting race, 3 in 5, defeating D.
K. W., Gold Foil, Egbert and Carrie C. Best time, 2:28*.

Same Day — Trotting, free-for-all.

Charles Hilton 2 114 1

Ranchero 4 2 3 12

Conde 14 4 2 4

Little Joe 3 3 2 3 3

Time-2^9, 2:20*. 2:22i, 2:21$, 2:22-

Lot Slocum trotted to beat his record, 2:174- This he did,
making it in 2:17$. Lot Slocum is by Electioneer, dam Glen-
cora by Mohawk Chief, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Junio is also by Electioneer, dam

In the free-for-all trot Charley Hilton, Bancbero, Little
Joe and Conde entered. Conde won the first beat in 2:22,
Hilton won the second and third in 2:201 and 2:23*. Ban-
chero won the fourth in 2:21$. Hilton won the fifth and the
race in 2:22.

Springfield, Mass-

The unfinished events of September 12th, were first
on the programme September 13th. In the 2:22 stake race,
Geneva S with two heats to her credit out of the six
heats contested, brought $20 in the pools, to $50 for the
field. She finished first in the seventh heat, but the judges
saw it otherwise, and gave the heat to J. B. Richardson.
This gave Richardson the call at $40 to $50 for the field. In
the eighth heat Richardson did some running in the home-
stretch, but did not gain, and fairly outfooted Geneva S to
the wire, finishing four lengths ahead, in spite of which the
heat was given to the mare. The result was a blow to the
talent.

Stakes, $5,000; 2:22 class,
\V. 11. McCmthv'a ch in Ueneva S by AbdalUh M.juibrino 4 3 2 6 112 1
F. H, Chapman's b g J. B. Richardson, by George Wilkes 7 1 12 2 8 11

II. D. Kyger'a br in Kit Carry, by Mimbrino Brace 1164623a

<;. Huner's.-u iiTT>. by Melrose i 2 '.' 1 3 4 4 4

K. Stewart's ch g Wb*to stockings - 2 5 4 9 « dr.

J. Golden'n b k fcrneet Maitravers 8 7 5 5 6 r.o.

Milburn stock Farm's bgThurnlese ._ ~ —- 19 8 7 5 r.o.

J. J. Bnwwn'B >> m SUmUi , 9 tJ 7 6 4 r.y.

M P. Bull's blk k Black Jack ..,_ „..„ 6 » 8 S * r.o.

-: I- ,. J:l8i, 2:I9M.2:20X, 2:2i>, *:22.2:Jl!», J:

The only notable performance of tht- day was that nf
Johnston, "who paoed to beat 2:14, the record over I
Purk, and lowered that mark by two seconds, re
the same time the fastest mile of the year.

198

%\xt greete and §povi$mm.

Sept. 22

Prince Wilkes and Patron.

Cleveland, 0., Sept. 13th.— Nearly 3,000 people saw the
race between Patron and Prince Wilkes to-day at the course
of the Cleveland Driving Park Association. The track was
dry and springy, and cool breezes came off Lake Erie. Both
horses were in tine condition. The pools sold at the begin-
ning at §100 to S80 in favor of Wilkes. Just before the race
was called, however, the betting was even. Shortly after
3 o'clock Crit Davis drove Wilkes upon the track and George
Fuller followed with Patron. Wilkes wore elbow and postern
boots, while Patron had nine-ounce shoes in front, and five-
ounce shoes behind. Wilkes drew the pole.

At the tirat heat both horses were easily sent away abreast.
Prince Wilkes gained a blight advantage a few rods from the
wire, but Patron waB trotting like sixty, and at the first turn
won the pole. Davis urged bis horse, but be could not over-
take the stallion, who was two lengths in the lead at the
qaarter. In the second quarter Wilkes made another spurt,
but Patron kept out of the way, increasing his lead neariy
three lengths. To the three-quarier pole Wilkes lost inch
by inch and both Lorses came into the home stretch going
like the wind, Patron well to the feint. Patron lost ground,
but made a desperate eflnrt to gain. Admirers of both norses
cheered them half way to the stretch. In a few seconds
Prince Wilkes was fighting his way at Patron's wheel. He
gained slowly but surely, and Patron could not free himself.
Four rods from the wire Priuce was only half a length from
victory. He needed no driver to urge him on, and he darted
under the wire half a neck behind Patron, who completed
the mile in 2:16.

The px)l boxes were the scene of much excitement, as 117
mutuels had been sold on Pairon and 40 on Wilkes. Mutuels
paid §6.60.

Secuurt Pleat— In the second heat pools opened at $3d to
$50 on Pairon, but Prince Wilkes* righting finish soon caused
a change, and betting varied from the first figures to §20 and
$30 on Patron to §50 on Wilkes.

The start WdB even, but Prince Wilkes was unsteady just
before the turn, and broke a few lengths. Tne stallion
needed no guidance in following the advantage gained by his
rival's break, and he was soon three lengths ahead. The
gelding continued unsteady and Patron put sis open lengths
between himself and Wilkes between the upper drawgates
and the half-mile post. Prince Wilkes then settled down to
repeat and sarpass his brilliant finish in the first. Patron
was steady and going with the wind, but at the three-quarter
post Prince Wilkes had gained a third of his loss. The great
racer meant to win the heat by a final effort. He increased
his strides and gradually approached the leader. At the
lower drawgate his head was at Patron's wheel, and at the
band-stand they were side by side. Wilkes made another
effort and he drew away from Patron, who seemed to give up.
winning the heat in 2:16}. Prince Wilkes lost at least four
secondtTin the first half, but he closed the gap by trotting the
last in 1:04.

The scene at the pool boxes was repeated. The winner
had 186 ticket holders and Patron 141 in the mutuels.

Third Heat— Prince Wilkes was a strong favorite, selling
$50 to $20 and $18. The start was in favor of Wilkes, and
he held his advantage to the finish. Patron give him a hot
chase in the Grsi quarter, but he gained nearly a half length
at the turn. Patron trotted up to him on the second quarter,
but he could not pass the fleet-footed gelding, who led by
neariy a length at the half. Patron again went forward and
nearly reached Willies' side at the three-quarter, but Davis
slackened the reins and Wilkes went forward like a shot at
the beginning of the stretch. Patron did not give up, but
kept pluckily on, again coming up to the gelding's wheel at
the lower drawgate, only again to dash nnder the wire nearly
a length bebind Prince Wilkes, who finished in 2:l9i. The
race was practically settled as far as the pools were coocerned .

Fourth Heat— The start in the fourth heat was an easy one,
and Prince WilkeB soon headed his rival, and the iace then
was simply a brilliant exhibition of trotting by both horses.
Prince Wilkes had gained an advantage which he would uot
give up. A heavy sesson in the Bind told on Patron's
strength and he could not win. He went at his rival on the
second quarter and was nearly with him, but Prince Wilkes
drew away with ease. He again rallied on the three-quarter
stretch, only to fall back again. The heat was finished by
Wilkes in 2:18. Mutuels paid $6.60.

SUMMARY.
Cleveland, O., September 15.— Special ltace, purse $2,600.
Geo. A. Singerly's ch g Prince "WilkeB by Red Wilkes, dam

Rose Chief by Brown Chief (Davis) 2 1 1 1

C F Emery's b s Patron, by Panccast, dam Beatrice by Cuy-

lertFuller) 12 2 2

The time by quartera was as follows:

J-mile i-rnile 2-mile Mile

First 34 1;07i i:J°i 2:16

Second Ml l:t"J 1:U* 2:16*

Third 35* 1:1° 1:*<> 2:191

Fourth *5 1:C8$ J=43i 2;19

Our Kentucky Correspondent.

Editob Breeder axd Sportsman;— Proctor Knott won the
Futurity. Whether a better horse than the excellent Galen,
or otherwise. If some accounts of the race are correct, Galen
did the most miming. On the other hand who can assert
that the son of Luke Blackburn could uot or would not have
done a little more had it been necessary. Such questions
are ever sprung after races of importance, and but seldom
are satisfactorily settled. Who ever attends races sees
the best horse beaten, in many instances whether recognized
as best or not. Placing the question upon the sorest test
nnder the surest crucible — that of trying their stamina and
power as well as speed— it remains to be Been, only by wait-
ine, which one of the two will be the best at weights, die.
tance and speed, and endure the longest on the turf, nnder
equal trials as three-year-old and upwards. In 18S9, if Mr.
Pinkns has no ill-luck with his gray colt by Falsetto, out of
Geneva, you all will see a race horse after the fashion that
run fast and strong at two, and better at three-year-old. I
eaw no yearling at the sales last spring that I liked better,
if any I liked so well, and yet with all the buyers present
who paid high prices, he sold low. Too many examples of
this kind have already been lost to convince buyers of the
error. At the sale of A. W. McAlister, Columbia, Mo., L.
M. Lasey, Stanford, Ky., purchased for $400 bay colt, 1 year
old, by imp. Claudius, dum Sally Mc by Tipperary.

Banning qualities for 1S89, '90, and '91 of imp. Wood
Moss, b c 1 year old, (imp. in TJtero), by Creaucier, dam imp.
Lady Nar by Macaroni, for §1 000. Tbe colt possesses the
very highest and most desirable strains of blood that enriches
| the English Stud Book; second dam Queen of Scotts, by
j Blair Athol; third dam, East Sheen by Kingston, fourth dam,
| Christina by Wild DayrelL and so on, while his sire, by Le
1 Larrazin, bv Monarqne, by The Emperor, by Defence, by
Whalebone, he gets eight crosses of Whalebone, and through
his dam's family he gets three, all close up through both sire
and dam's lines of blood, and running through the beBt,
fleetest and stoutest racers England ever saw. Chestnut
tilly by imp. Claudius, dam Prne Blackburn by Aaron Penn-
ington, sold to Mr. Nathan King for $300. Two fillies were
not offered on account of blemishes and injuries. It has
been stated that Proctor Knott was sold to Mr. J. B. Haggiu
for §30,000, but as it is not authoratative I cannot believe it.
and knowing the red-headed, Kentuckian very well, think
he would rather own the horse than a mnch greater portion
of Mr. Haggin's wealth. Who that loves the noble animal
wonld not? L. M. Lasey.

Stanford, Ky., September 10, 1888.

Mollie Wilkes in Austria.

The following horses have in succession lowered the mile
trotting record:

1806, Yankee (6addle) 2 :69

1810, A horse from Boston (saddle) 2:68$

1824, Topgallant (saddle) 2:40

1990, Burster (saddle) 2:32

1834, Edwin Forrest (saddle) 2:31 J

1813, Lady Suffolk (saddle) 2:2*

1844, Lad v Suffolk (saddle) 2:261

1852, Tacouy (saddle) 2:26

1853, Tacouy [saddle) 2:V5J

1856, Flora Temple 2:24J

1859, Flora Temple 2:19j

H-65, Dexter 2:18$

1866, Dexter 2:18

1807, Dexter 2:17i

1871, Goldsmith Maid 2:17

1872, Gollsmtib Maid 2:16i

1874, GoldBmith Maid 2:14

1878, RaruB 2:13$

1879, St. Julien 2: II J

1880, Maud S 2:103

IBM, Maud S 2:10i

1881, Jay- Eye-See 2:10

1881, Maud B 2:r,9j

1884, Maud S 2.06J

1685 Maud ,8 2 :G8-|

188f, 1887 and 1688, not lowered.

On the return voyage of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show he
OBt his famous old horse Charlie just before entering the
New York harbor. The old horse came into the scout's pos-
session twenty years ago. When he died he was wrapped in
an imerican flag and was buried in the sea. The scout, with
hie company around him, delivered a little funeral oratioD,
in che course of which he said: "Yon have never failed me
C arlie, old fellow. I have had many friends, but very few
o, whom I coold Bay that. Men tell me you had no soul,
b 'i if there be a heaven and scouts can enter, I'll wait at the
gtuo for you, old friend.— Chicago Times.

The Star Spangled Banner waves on high in the realms of
Francis Joseph. The occasion of rejoicing is not because of
a diplomatic exchange of courtesies between Uncle Sam and
irancis, but because an American trotter has lowered all
European records in single harness; besides her own mark
of 2:22£, got on her native soil.

The Austrians are more American in their characteristics

than any other European people. Here are the headlines of

a column in the Allegemeine Sport Ztilung for Aug. 19:

u2:?0f !!!

"Mollie Wilkes Trabt in Wien die

"Meile in 2:20$! !!

1 'Sensation a lleh Record!!!"

This means that Mollie Wilkes made the sensational record
of 2:20f, at Vienna; Aug. 15.

There is an absence of detail in the report that comes to
us, but we gather from it that a special purse was offered "to
her owner, "Herr Audrew Terry," to trot Mollie to beat the
best previous European record of 2:26£, by Blue Bell, which
was accomplished with 5i seconds to spare. Mollie's beBt
record previous to tbe Vienna performance was 2:22| at
Maysville, Ky., Auk. 20, 1837. Her Paris-Vincennes debut
was a heavy handicap, but the late performance allays
the stings of defeat nnder discouraging and unequitable
conditions. "Herr Charley Dickerman" drove Mollie at
Vienna and impressed the spectators with his style of hand-
ling a trotter. The 2:20f may be credited to Young Jim and
Augusta, sb it was according to rule, over a track operated in
the orthodox American fashion. — Spirit of the Times.

Larger Horses.

How rapidly we are being educated np to the larger horses!
That we must have increased Bize to reach the best markets
ib now universally admitted. Only a few years ago 1200 to
1400 pounds was thought to be a big horse; now our grade
draft horses sell all the better if they can be found heavier.
Many of our best farmers have grand teams of grade draft
mares that money cannot bay. Every one is worth a fortune
for breeeding, while the amount of work they can perform is
aBtonishiug. Even the thoroughbreds and trotters have
canght the spirit of progress, and the largest of these horses
are in popular demand, all clamoring for increased size.

The farmers all want 1 irger horses to work, aud are eagerly
breeding to increase the size. The dealers everywhere^ are
actively looking for the grade draft horses all over the West,
and fortunate are the farmere'and the communities where this
popular horse is found. His popularity is increasing faster
than the supply, and prices are better than for any other
stock. He matures early and sells for more money per
pound than any other farm stock. — Wes'ern Agriculturist.

State Pair Receipts.

The total receipts of the State Fair at Sacramento, not in-
cluding life memberships Bold, was $25,766.85. This is
$2,560 in excess of the receipts of 1886, and $3,848 lees than
those of last year. It is estimated that the rain of Friday
night, which kept thousands from the pavilion, and of Satur-
day, which prevented racing on that day. cut the receipts
short fully 57,000. Killip & Co. paid the Society $6,868 15
for eight day's pool selling.

On September 17th William Easton sold tbe entire
racing stable of J. D. Morrissey, including French Park. Miss
Cody, Sam Wood, Banbury, ktiloolah, Montana Begent and
others; also, on the same day, fifteen yearlings bred by W.
L. 8oott, seventeen bred by A. Astor, half a dozen belonging
10 the Brooksley Stables, and draft horses in training from
the Preakness and other Btables, which brought good price*.

The American Trotting: Association.

The following persons and horses are reinstated, viz:

H. F. Helium, Prophetatown, Ills., and b h Bicbmond, ^usnended
by order of the member at Carroll, Iowa.

Alfred Loder.Lewlsville, Ind., and gr g Highland Boy, suspended
bv order of the member at Terre Hame. Indiana,

M. G. Chapin, Belleville, £ans., and b h Charles H, suspended bv
order of tbe Janeeviile Driving Park Association.

P. Newcomb, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and ch m Ottawa Maid bv order
of member at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

F. A. Head, OlayCentre, Kans., and bit h Walter Smjker, suspended
by order of tbe members at Ottumwa, finoxville, and Oskaloosa Iowa

uhas. Terbush, Clay Centre, Bans., and cb h Agoto, and ch 'in Kit
Logan, suspended by order of the member at Limed, Kansas

(Note)-Chas Ttrbueh remains Buspenied with the wh e' French-
man and for violation of rules.

E. M. Bobbins, Carthage. Ilia., and b h Combination, suspended bv
order of the member at Keokuk, Iowa, through error

E R. HoVard, Denver, Col . and b m My Maud, suspended by ordor
of the member at Keokuk, Iowa, through error ">«or

Geo Grimes, Guion Ind, and gr m Mela G, suspended by order of
the member at Peoria, Illinois.

J. A. Junival, Upper Sandusky, and b g Freddy J, suspended by
order of tbe member at Zauesville, Ohio. 3

Detroit, August 29tb, 1898. j. H. Steiseb, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other caases, viz.:

Aug. 22, 1888-By order of the Missouri State Fair Association Sedalfa
Missouri. ' ■"""**.

C. O. Clover, Oswego, Kas., and b h Tom Pinch.
P. St, Cin, St. Louis, Mo., and rn g Oliver.
Freebairn & Joachiml, Versailles, Mo., and blk h Splendor.
Aug 23d 1838-By order of tbe Cambridge City Agricultural and Trot-
ting Association, Cambridge City. Ind.
C. E. Mayne, Omaha. Neb., and b h Byron Sherman
C. E. Mayne, Omaha, Neb., au i blk g Frank K.

Aug 24, 1888 -By order of tbe Mahaska Co. Agricultural Society Oska-
loosa, Iowa. •" V*B-U~

Walter Little, Denmark, Iowa, and Colonel P

T. Cowell, Muscatine, Iowa, and blk gOtho

C. W. Williams, Independence Iowa, and b h Axtell

C. W. Williams, Independence, Iowa, and cb m Mollie

C. W. Wil.isms, Independence, Iowa, and b m Cypress

H. E. Deputy, Corydon, Iowa, and Sam Jonrs

Geo. Canfield, Omaha, Neb., and bg Howard, pacer
Frank ("rum, A\oca, Iowa, and br m Baby Mine.

E. Bridges, Leon, Iowa, and b g John G

JohnGalbreib, (Superior, Neb., and bik g Joker

H. Macombs and H. fleaih, Mauston, Wisconsin, and b h Major Bia.

Aug. 27, 18S0-By order of the Northwestern Ohio Fair Co., Fostoria,

D. H. Moore, Newark, Ohio, and br h Wildwood runner
AUBGr2e9enne?i7lBnd.°rder °f "^ HMM!0Ck °°' *»**«W Society,

Dick Wilson. Rushville. Ind., for unpaid fine
Aug ?9, 1888— By order of tbe Marys villa Fair Association Muts villa

Missouri. ' JOYU"'>

A. L. Barber, Kansas City, Mo., andb g Billy Helm
Dick Tilien, Auburn, Nebraska, and spt g Liitle Willie.

DEIBOH, Michigan, Angnst 30,1888. J' H' SlEISEB. ^rstary.

The following persons and horses, suspended for non-payment of

?,«i™e;,a",V,?er,cluBes' -1J"e been "Instated, provision having
been mau-j for the claims, viz: "«e

E.Keiaay, Cleveland, Ohio, and b g James Budge, snspended bv
order of the member at Toledo, Ohio. ^ Du u*

L. 0. Simon, Columbus, Ohio, andb h Fred Arthur, suspended by
order of the member at Sagicaw, Michigan ^ y

Wm. Van Pulten, Holland, Mich., and blk a Dr Van snsDcnrtprf 1»
order of the member at Grand Rapids Mich ' snsPenae,i <V

B F. Arhuckle Princeton, Mo., and b g John C, suspended by order
of the member at Leon, Iowa. J ° ct

A. Briuklev Winchester, Ind., and - Bob Lincoln, runner, sus-
pended by order of the member at Dunkirk Indiana

G, H. Greer Marlon Kans.. and wh h Alumo, suspended by order of
the member at Topeka, Kansas.

W. M. Wilcox, Graves, Kans., and b h Invincible, suspended by
order oi the member at Lawrence. Kansas

James Mc&an. Princeton, Ills., andb'm Toronto Maid, and ch h
Car-lam Mack, snspended by order of the member at Ottumwa Iowa

Note-James Mckean remains suspended with the same horses by
order of the member at Oskaloosa and Knosville Iowa

S F. Gilman, Lockport, Ills, and ch g E. TV. s.,' pacer", snspended by
order of the member at Paris, Illinois. y "" u>

Detroit, Sept. 1, 1888. J. B. SiEnrra, Secretary.

Tbe following persons and horses, suspended for non-payment of
£™ S??;? otbercau.es, have been reinstated, provision having
been made for the claims, viz: ««i*»hj

Jan. Schoonhoven, Elgin, Ills., and bg Don Pedro, suspended by
order of the member at Marengo. Ills. r °J

H. A. Treadwell Elgin Ills , and b g Butcher Boy, suspended by
order of the member at Marengo Ills ^ UBU UJ

Eoach i Traynor, McLean, Ills., ib'm Becky Sharp, suspended by
order of ihe members at Mattoon, Ills ^ u'

NorE:-EoachtTraynorremainsuspended with the ohm Minnie
Traynor and gr m Nettie Hill.

A. C. Pennock, Newburg Ohio, and gr h Young Pilot, suspended by
order of the member at Erie, Penn. ' cu "J

W. P. Swaim k eon, Bellemore, Ind., and b m Yum Turn ch hi Frol
S. and ch h Chest nm Wilkes, suspended by order of the members a^
Paris and Mutton, His. ciuuurt. at

wI??IE--w-p-s'«:aiPliSonremaill8nsPended with the brh Harrv
Wilkes by order of the member at Eockville Ind «-irry

Hutchinson & Richardson Bockville, Ind., and b h Way mark sus-
pended by order Qf the member at Mattoon His

Boseberry Brod., Paris, Ills and b h Spinner," , runner), suspended
by order of the members at Mattoon and Shelby ville Ills

J. H. Brannaman, Tremont Ohio, and blk g Black Diamond ftna
pended by order of tbe member at Lima, Ohiof diamond, sua

Detroit, Sept. 5th, 1888.

a, Ohio.

J, H. STELNEB, Secretary.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz ■

lS?rottum1SloS|a6ra6r °f the Hami;ion <*»»* Agricultural

T. Cowell, Muscatine, Iowa, and blk gOtho
w. Little, Burlington, Iowa, and cb h Col P
F. P. Hall, Ottawa, Ills., and John P

September 1, ISStf. By order of the N. W. Association nf ipmhi.. „ j

Pacing Horsy Breeders. Chicago, Ills rtabot-'a"OU of Trottiug and

John Skiff, GloVeisville, N. Y.,:iml b p Billv S
Henry Kennedy, Homestead, Ills., and — — Harrv Monro

aSffi*8*'"' "- ""* a-** AgrtoXral society,
U P. swaim ,t son, Bellemore, Ind andhrli Harrv WUkfifl
J. Couuselman.Rockville, Ind., and u m Razzk- in ■'■-!,,
Samuel J, Fleming. Terre Haute, Ind.. and l> m M'LIsa
iGunielJ. Fleming. Terre Haute, Iud..unri cr m Mervev K

SSSSSi."* y °nk'r °f UK' Tlirf C'il", CEalrvfow Park) Sea-
Alfred Koe, Svingham, Ont,, and br m Aunt Lezette
R. M.-i/uuk.-v, Tar.!, untario, ami eh m Toii^v
Jonathan Miller, Goderieb, i int., and— m Fe'irev I.ino
M. I. Dtlrll. SI Thomas. Ont r,,i,l mJ rSEiJ*nC

■juiuiiimu ..ii ii i.- 1, -_mtiuiii.il, i int., .inn — ni .u-uirv lano
M.I.,iMf]l,M.TImi,i;1.,Mlil .and -- \>,\K I,,,,ii

Thos.Niion.Bluevale, Ontario, and- mH_&ppyLncv

J. BrSnttm, Secretary.

inos. nixon, _uuevue,i.n-ar_o,j
Detroit, Mich., Sept 5, 1888,

Mr. Irwin Ayres of Walnut Creek, Ca!„ has had the mis
fortune to lose a fine brood mare in foal to Mambrino Wilkes
This was Plaoida, t m foaled 188S by Alexander sire ot Geo'
M, Patchen dam Conntess (dam of Dawn, 2-1!)*) by Whin'
ple's^Han-bletonian. As a 2-year-old, she lapped out Lucille

The successful Fall meeting at Hampton Park, Springfield
Has-., closed September 14. The traok was fast and the
weather perfcot. The performance of the pacer Johnston
late in the afternoon, was the event of the meeting. It wag
announced that he would attempt to break the quarter mile
record; with a rnnner to nccompnsy him. After warmiuc ud
for a mile he wub let out at the three-quarters post and
came down to tbo wire in 2!)J seoonds. This is the fastest
time for the distance ever made on any traok in the world

1888

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CATTLE.

Close of the State Fair.

The heavy rain of Saturday was an unfortunate termination
of what hflfl been universally conceded as the most snceess.
fill fair ever held here. Mnch disappointment resulted to
(he visitors, the receipts too, fell off, but on the whole these
have been satisfactory, they are in the neighborhood of $30, 000.
The gold medal awarded to the Seth Cook Farm for their
horses, to Mr. Peterson for his live stock {other than horses),
and to Messrs. Weinstook and Lnbin for their unique exhibit
at the Pavilion, were well and fairly bestowed.

A large number of people have left for Stockton and Reno
fairs. Mr. Frank Burke is among those going to the latter
place; he takes his beautiful herd of Holsteins, together with
many others ef the same breed for sale during the fair.

The management was on the whole satisfactory, when the
duties of the State Bo°rd of Agriculture are so onerous and
are performed gratuitously, it would be invidious to over-
whelm them with hyper-oriticism.

I, and many who were with me under the wire think that
Guy Wilkes should have been given first in the third heat of
the stallion race. It Is curious that there has been no
allusion to "the murmurs for Guy Wilkes" in the various
accounts of the race.

This Fair has done much for tho State in past years. It
has improved yearly in management and increased in inter-
est, It deserves the support and commendation of all Cali-
fornians, and we hope next year will tell the tale of still
greater improvement in the various departments.

Mr. Edwin F. Smith made a most energetio and oourteous
Secretary. From start to finish it was whip and spur with
him all the time. His attentions to members of the press
deserve every acknowledgment at their hands.

Wm. G. Hods on.

Premium List— State Pair.

CLA89 I.-DCBBAM6.

Beat ball, three jeers old and over. Third Kirk Levlngton of Forest
Home— Coleman Younger & Bon, Ban Jose, 5 -10; second, Mugwump, W.
Page, Penn'a Grove, 320.

Best bnli, two years old and over— W. Page, 830; second, same, $16.

Beet bull, one year old — Coleman Tounger & Son, $20; second, W.
Page, 310.

Best bull calf— P. 3. Chllds, Daviaville, $15; second, W. Pag», $7 60.

Best cow, three years and ever— W. Page, $10; second, Brldgeford &
Mulligan, Colusa, S20.

Best cow. two years old — W. Page, $80; second, Coleman Tounger &
Son, San Jobb, $15.

Bent cow one year old, Brldgeford & Mulligan, Colusa, $20; second,
P. Peterson, Sites, $10.

Best heifer calf, Coleman Tounger & Son, San Jose, $15; second, P.
B. Chllds, Davisvllie, $7 60.

Best thoroughbred Durham herd over two years old, one male and
four females, owned by one person. P. S Chllds, Davlsvllle, $60.

Best young herd of thoroughbred Dnrhams under two years old, one
male and four females, P. Peterson, Sites, 930.

Sweepstakes— Best bull, Coleman Tounger & Son, San Jose, Third
Klrklevlngton of Forest Home, $50; best cow, Brldgeford & Mulligan,
Colusa, -fiO.

C I, A S 8 II — J BESETS .

Best three-year-old bull— Levi Carter. Ceres, Earl Mameluke, $10.
Second — H. S. Sargent, Stockton, Waterman, $20.

Best two-year-old bull— A. L. Nichols, Sacramento, Gladstone, $20.
Second— William Johnston, Richland, Dick, $15.

Best one-year-old bull— W. C. Smith. Florin, $20. Second— William
Johnston, Richland, $10.

Best bull calf— H. 5. Sargent Stockton, Alpha, $15. Second— 8. F.
Eaton, Florin, Black Bart, $7 60.

Best Jersey cow, three years old and over— W. C. Smith, Florin,
Irene Staatsbnrg, (10. Second— Thomas Ward, Oakland, $20.

Best two year old cow— H. S. Sargent, Amy Piatt, $20. Second —
"William Johnston, Beauty HI., $16.

Best one-yea»--old cow— W, C. Smith, Florin, Martha of florin, $20.
Second — William Johnston, Richland, Ellen Douglas, $10.

Rest heifer calf— W. 0. Smith, Florin, Mona of Florin, $10. Second
—J. Askan, El Dorado, Mountain Pink, $7 50.

JERSEY HERDS — OVER TWO YEARS OLD.
Those making entries under this head were H. 8 Bargent, J. Askan
»nd William Johnston. The committee Bays: H. S. Sargent and J.
Askan have agreed to divide the $60 premium between them, the herds
being so equal in merit that the committee have recommended this
course.

CLASS IV. — AYRSHIRE.
Best two-year-old bull — George Bement At Son, 8an Pablo, Lord
Faxon, $30. Best one-year* old— George Bement & Son, Red Mikado,
$20. Second— George Bement & Son, Hotspur, $10.
Beat bull calf — George Bement & Son, Express, $15.
Best three-year-old cow— George Bement & Son, Sybilia, $10. Sec-
ond-Same, Highland Mary, $20.
Best two-year-old — George Bement & Son, Ethel Berta, $30.
Best one-year-old— George Bement & Son, Faxonia, $20.
Best heifer calf — George Bement & Son, Frou Fron, $16. Second —
Same, Highland Beauty. $7.50.

Beat Ayrshire herd of any age— George Bement &8on, $60, or Bilver
pitcher.

CLASS V.-^HEREFORDS.
J. L. McCrackeu— Two -year-old bull, $30; do one-year-old bull, S20;
do bull calf, $16; do three-year-old cow, S*0; do second premium, $20;
do cow one year old, $15; do cow one year, $10; do heifer calveB, $15
and $7 60; best herd, $60. He also took the sweepstakes for bulla and
cowb, $60 and $50.

CLASS VI. — HOLSTEINS.
Best bull, three years old and over— F. H. Burke, Menlo Park,
Sedro, $40; second, Leland Stanford, San Francisco, Mahomet, $'<0

Best two-year-old bull— F. H. Burke, Menlo Park:, Von Moltke, $20;
Becond, P. H. Burke, El Ouerro, $16.

Beat bull, one year old— Leland Stanford, Montague, $20 ; second, F,
H. Burke, King of Menlo, $10.

Best bull calf— Leland Stanford, Asuno, $16; second, F. H. Burke,
El Cuerio, $7 60.

Best cow, three years old and over— Leland Stanford, Pansy, $10;
second, F. H. Burke, Sylpha, 820.

Best two-year-old cow— Leland Stanford, Ledo, 030; second, F. H.
Burke, Ontarrette. $16.

Best one-year-old — F. H. Burke, Belanga, $20; second, Leland Stan-
ford, Mecox, $10.

Best heifer calf— Leland Stanford, Ujlnegro, $16; second, Leland
Stanford, Patlno, $7 60. For ttie best h*-rd of Holsteins, of any age, to
consist of at least one male and four females, the premium— $50, or a
silver pitcher— was awarded to Senator Stanford.

CLASS VIII.— GRADED CATTLE.
Beit cow, three years old and over-W. Tryon, Sacramento, Jersey,
♦30; best two- year-old- W. Tryon. Sacramento, Pet, $10; best one-year-
old-P.H. Murphy, Brighton, $E; beat heifer calf— W. Tryon, Sacra-
mento, Beauty, $6.

SWEEPSTAKES.
SweepstakeB, Jerseys— Best bull of any age, Thomas Ward, Oakland,
Billy Balaton, three years old, $60.
Beat cow of any age— H. S, Sargent, Stockton, Daisy W., $50.
Herd sweepstakes, milk breed, 810it — Leland Stanford.
Beef breed sweepstakes, $100— P. B. Chllds, Davlsvllle.
Best milk cow, any age or breed — Leland Stanford. Pansyne (6,023),
HolBtein, 356 pounds 11 ounces, first prize, 830;Becond prize, F. Burke.
Sylpba (5,964), Holstein, 302 pounds H ounces. $?.Q.

Best Ayrshire bull— $50, George Bement; beat cow, 860, George Be-
ment.

ADDITIONAL PREMIUM.
Live stock other than horses— P. Peterson, Sytes, Oolusa County; for
his herd of Durham cattle, a gold medal.

NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTED.
Governor Waterman has appointed and commissioned Charles F.
Swan, of Santa Barbara connty, a cattle raiser and farmer, as a Director
of the State Agricultural Society, vie* L. J. Rose, resigned.

Cheese Making.

The art of cheese making is almost unknown to small
farmers. The following is taken from Henry Stewart's recent
work.

Any quantity fit milk, from 100 pounds upward," may be
used. The night's milk may be set in a cool place and stirr-
ed frequently up to the latest opportunity. In the morning
this milk is Bkimmed and put in tin pails in a tub of hot
water to get warmed up to 100 degrees. The morning's milk
is brought iu fresh and warm, and is at on. e mixed with the
warm mils;, which is reduced to 90 degrees by this mixture.
The mixed milk is put into a clean wash-tub and the rennet
is added. The rennet is made by steeping a piece of the dried
stomaoh of a calf in warm water and adding salt. The exact
quantity required for 100 pounds of milk is 60 grains, or one-
eighth of an ounce of the dry stomach in 2£ ounces of water
at 70 degrees, for twenty-foar hourB, for milk at 90
degrees. About one draohm or a tablespoonful of salt
is added for this quantity. When the rennet is added the
milk is well stirred to thoroughly mix the rennet, and the tub
is covered with a cloth to retain the heat. This quantity of
rennet is enough to make the ourd in an hour. More ren-
net will make hard, dry cheese, and so will a higher tempera-
ture, either of these being equivalent in effect to the other.
A low temperature and a small quantity of rennet are also
equivalent to each other in producing a soft, mellow
cheese, which cures in the best manner and develops a meaty,
rich flavor. In one hour the curd is set. It is now cut with
a long-bladed knife in straight, perpendicular slices, one
inoh thick, and then crosswise one inch apart. This causes
the whey to separate and the curd to Bhrink.

Just here is the point where the various methods of making
cheese separate. By the cheddar system the whey is dipped
off and heated to 150 and 180 degrees, and is poured back on
the curd, which is thus heated up to 100 degrees, and is kept
so heated until a piece taken between the teeth "squeaks"
when it is chewed, or, when touched to a hot iron, tbe curd
draws out in strings several inches in length. The other
system dispenses with the heating, and the curd is left with
the whey until it is firm enough to be lifted up in the hand
without falling apart or losing its shape, when it is raady for
breaking up, salting and putting in the press. When the
curd is ready the whey is all drained off by tilting the tub
and breaking up the curd with the hands. In the cheddar
system the curd is drained and broken up while still warm,
and is left in a heat to become slightly acid. As soon as the
aoid is apparent to the taste the curd is again broken up by
(he bands quite fine, Baited in the proportion of 2 per cent,
of fine dairy salt, and put into the hoop and the press In
the other method the curd is not left to sour, but is broken
up, salted and put into the hoop. The hoop is made of thin
ash or pmce board, and for 100 pounds of milk or 10 pounds
of cheese may be eight inches in diameter and ten inches
deep. The curd is pressed in the hoop by the hands a little at
a time, to get it firm and solid, and a loose head is put in
with a block upon it. The cneese is then put under the
press. The press is a frame or bench having an upright
post at the end in which is pivoted a long lever. The cheese
is put under this lever near the pivoted end and a weight
hang upon the other end, bo as to get a moderate pressure
upon the cheese. A folded cloth is usually put under the
cheese to absorb the whey which is present slowly out of
the cheese. For a ten-pound cheese and a ten-foot lever a
ten-pound weight would be enough for the end of the lever.

As soon as the cheese is firm enough to be handled, it is
taken from the press, rubbed with butter, and placed in a
cool, dry cellar, on a shelf, to cure. It is turned on the
other end daily for a month; and if mold gather on it this is
scraped off and the cheeBe is greased again. With six cows
giving seven quarts each, a ten-pound cheese may be made
daily.

Sheep for Mutton.

We Americans know very little about mutton — less than
any people who know what good living means. We have
been badly educated in this matter. American palates have
tried to ape the English taste for mutton. We should have
been more American, and had our own standard of excellence
in a mutton chop, and for that matter, in a mutton sheep,
too. All these years we have tried to oreate a demand for
and grow a supply of English mutton sheep. A few men and
a few localities have succeeded in growing very excellent
specimens of these highly meritorious breeds of sheep in a
small way. Why? Well, for singular and various reasons.

In the first place, we have not tried to learn how the very
results sought for were produced. High-feeding, we were
told, could produce such specimens, and what high-feeding
meaDt was not fully told. Steady, even-handed feeding and
care, that has created these wondrous sheep in England, is
not an American characteristic at all. Nor will it pay one
man here and another miles away to grow such sheep for the
prices we get for mutton. Were a whole community engag-
ed in the growing of such sheep, buyers would come in and
pay well for the finished beauties, and ship them to the city
markets, or export them to England.

After all that has been said about mutton breeds, and the
abuse and representations as to the bad ^qualities of Merino
sheep for mutton, it is a fact that thoroughbred and grade
Merino sheep furnish by far the larger part of the mutton
eaten in this country. Nor does it go under its real name in
the markets by any meanB. Many a city butcher with a
Southdown head on his blook for a sign, sells Merino chops to
his beBt oustomers, English as well as American; and all the
boasted ability to detect the Merino Btench goes for a joke.
Merino sheep are not treated fairly for mutton. They will
pay as wool-growers two well to sell for mutton until too old
to be first-class. Let the mutton breeds be kept to the same
age, and would the results be any better? There is more in
the handling, feeding and finishing than in the breeds. —
Farm and Fireside.

Petaluma Cattle Disease.

The following question with answer from Dr. Murray, of
the Breeder's Gazette, bears out Dr. Maclay's assertion with
regard to the late cattle disease at Petaluma. "I want to ask
Dr. Murray his opinion about feeding corn-stalks or corn-
Btover to horses after it is cured and has been passed through
the cutting-box. Some olaim that the joints cannot te
digested, and will kill horses."

Reply— I have usually found that horses leave what they
do not like to eat, and I can readily believe that if they are,
by putting them on short allowance, compelled to eat what
they have refused, sickness will result. As corn is cut at
different stages of its growth by different farmers, and is
afterward treated differently, its feeding qualities mast vary
considerably under different circumstances.

Dr. Maclay's experience was with cows, aud the indigesti-
ble nature of the stocks which had been half chewed up and
rejected by hogs; these the cattle were compelled to eut, with
disastrous consequences to themselves.

A Large Creamery.

The creamery owned by the Martin family, Big Meadows
is a wonder of inventive genius. It is run by Bteam power.
The milk, while warm, is poured into a large zinc tub, which
is on a high table. It slowly runs into a small, shallow one,
from that through a tube into another vat, that separates the
cream from the milk. The machinery revolves at the rate of
6,000 revolutions per minute, and the cream, by its centrifugal
force, is separated from the milk. The cream is forced
through a small groove pcarcely as large as a pin, while the
groove through which the milk runs is about five times as
large. It looks strange to see the milk running through the
same vat chat the oream does, only through different tabes,
and there isn't a particle of cream left in the milk. When
the cream has all been run through the machinery they have
one-fifth cream. They churn twice a day by steam. The
creamery is a large now building, well ventilated, and the
only thing it lacks to be all one could wish is screens at the
doors and windows. They say that if a single fly gets into
the machinery which separates the cream from the milk, it
stops the machinery. And I should imagine that would
happen often without screens, and be a source of great
annoyance and inconvenience to them. — Red Bluff" Cause.

Notes.

Professor Stewart says a very valuable use of flaxseed can
be made by grinding one bushel with eight bushels of oats,
or all the flaxseed that can be ground without sticking to the
mill-stones. Then mix 100 pounds of this ground oats aud
flaxseed with 200 pounds of bran. This will be the best kind
of feed for young pigs, and it will be good for them all the
time up to fattening; and besides this they will be smooth,
rangy pigs, making good roasters at all times.

During the paBt few years there has been a very large
immigration of permanent settlers into California. The total
area of this State is 98,000,000. The present area of unentered
government land is 38,000,000 acres. Of this the area suit-
able for agricultural purposes is 13,000,000 acres, and the
area of that portion adapted to lumbering and mining pur-
poses 15,000,000 acres. With the exception of San Francisco,
every county has portions of nntakeu and productive land

The Hon. Lafayette Funk, of Shirley, III., has succeeded
in getting a calf from a buffalo bull upon a grade Shorthorn
cow.

The Northeast Missouri Shorthorn Association will hold
their sale at Mexico, October 24th, instead of the 25th, as at
first announced.

From recent tests at the English dairy show, the evening
milk iu proven to contain more solids than the morning
milk.

The Arizona stockmen have made a new departure; they
propose to fatten a large number of cattle on alfalfa fields
before sending them to market this year.

The Farmer of St. Paul, Minn., has ceased to exist. Mr.
Geo. Hill, its editor, in a farewell notice regrets that the State
has shown itself unable to support a first olass agricultural
paper.

The Fresno Tribune says: J. G. James, a large oattle-raiser
on Fish Slough, will take a band of 30,000 head over into San
Luis ObiBpo County, where he has rented a range of 55,000
acres.

During the last twenty-four years 2,400 bulls and 1,700
horses have been killed in bull-fights in the City of Mexico.
Two picadores have been killed by the bulls in that time.

The London Times says that the present grain crop in
England is probably the smallest in a country. England will
need 160,000,000 bushels of grain this year, and prices will
probably go higher.

The Mechanic's Fair committee at San Francisco have
announced the following awards for county exhibits. First,
Best, most varied and extensive exhibit of farm products
{exclusive of live-stock) in the State, Santa Clara $1,000;
second, Sonoma $600; third, Butte $500; fourth, Stanislaus
$400; fifth, San Luis Obispo $300; sixth, San Benito $200.

A butcher in Liverpool, England, was recently summoned
before a magistrate on the charge of selling horseflesh for
beef. He was fined 50s, not for selling the horseflesh, but
because it was unsound: The magistrate said that he knew
of nothing to prevent a butcher from selling such meat, pro-
vided it were good and sound.

There is one person in Cornwall, says the Hartford Times,
who thinks an animal may know too much. While he was
admiring the beauty of his favorite cow, imagine his surprise
to see her fasten her horns into the limb of an apple tree,
shake it and then pick up the apples. These proceedings
were continued until she had satisfied her appetite.

The Breeder's Gazette well says: A prize for pure-bred live-
stock at an agricultural fair is not an honor to be carelessly
bestowed. It has a value to the recipient far beyond the few
paltry dollars following the award at the time from the society's
treasury, and the conscientious judge is not therefore merely
drawing warrants upon the treasurer by his decision. He is
rather proclaiming to the great host of uninitiated that throng
the ring — side the relative worth for breeding purposes of the
competing animals, and the leBson is therefore either valu-
able or the reverse according as the verdict is just or other-
wise. So long as show-ring awards are carefully made by
competent men, their teachings are necessarily in the right
direction, but a prize is truly a two-edged tool, which wrongly
directed, results in naught but damage to tbe cause designed
to be promoted. If by erratic judging the wrong beast be set
upon the pedestal of official approval, not only is the worthy
forced to give way to the unworthy, but also gods are set up
in Israel which but lead those who follow them astray. A
grave responsibility rests upon the judge, and he should
therefore don the ermine with a keen appreciation of that
fact. Lat us have careful, conscientious work for the next
six weeks. ^

Succdxent Food fob Cows. — Recent experiments throw
some doubt on the old belief that Bucculence in food is best
for cows. If given plenty o( water of the right temporalurc
they will produce as much milk on dry meal and foi
on that moistened, In summer, succulent food is best,
cause the cow needs more water during warm weather.
Humboldt Mail.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

Aug. 1st, State Fair, Sacramento Sept. 3d to Sept. 16th inclusive

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PATHEMS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment $300 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In twu-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymraent 50 Occident stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of troiting 3100 Stanford Stake, 1883.

Ban Francisco, -Saturday, Sept- 22, 1888.

The Night awk Stakes.

The stakes which bear the above name, are now chris-
tened after the mare which at the date of her winning
had lowered the time of Jennie B., and thus won the
right That was in 1882 and up to this date no compe-
titior has had speed enough to change the name, though
it has been run fast enough to meet the conditions. In
1S83 Jim Renwick won in 1.424. In 1884 Forest King
won in 1.43£. In 1885 Beaconsfield was first at the win-
ning score, Alf Estill second, John A. third, the time of
Beaconsfield 1.42, but he was found to be two pounds
short when weighed in and Alf lacked 1£ pcunds of be-
ing correct. John A. was one pound short, so that he
wis awarded the money. In 188G Neilson won in 1.43
and in 1887 Edelweiss got the stakes though Lizzie
Dunbar was first in 1.42-] . Thus there have been two dis.
qualifications in two years. Almont wining in 1888,
in 1.42$ makes the fifth return of this record which is
rather singular in such a small number of races.

•■To be named after the winner if Night Hawk's time
1-42+ is beaten" is a condition which appears to be an
effectual bar to a change. To be deprived of the honor
through such a small thing as a lack of thirty-two
ounces in the weight carried was aggravating, the conse-
quent loss of money to owners and backers intensifying
the regret.

Reduce the Per Cent.

In a conversation with the president of one of the
prominent district fairs he advanced the idea that the
speed programme would have to be excised owing to a
lack of entries in the trotting classes. Should that be
done the whole exhibition might as well be given up, as
in this State a fair without trotting would be held a dull
and uninteresting display. It may be that a plan can
be fixed upon which will obviate the difficulty, some-
thing done to remedy the defect without resorting to such
an extreme measure. In the case mentioned there should
have ^een no lack of entries. The purses were liberal,
the management popular, the track one of the best in the
State. It came at a time which seemed favorable, a d,
in fact, there did not appear to be anything lacking to
ensure the hearty support of owne-s and trainers.

In endeavoring to find reasons for the paucity of entries
we have been a good deal puzzled, and, mentally review-
ing the field, forced to acknowledge that it is an intricate
question. The most plausible solution appears to be that
a number of owners are unwilling to take the risk of so
large a percentage as U required to enter in the purses
of the whole circuit. From the early part of August
until well into October there is not a wetk nnoccupied,
in several of them two or more fairs coming on the same
date. Eight weeks, say, and if an entry is made for
one race in each week 80 per cent, of the amount of one
purse is required. As the divisions are usually made
the winner receives one-half of the amount on which
entrance is paid so that one "first money" and rather
more than one second money is needed to make good that
one item of expense. There is a general desire to partici-
pate in the State Fair classes, and therefore should there
be also a desire to escape some of the risks on« or more
of the district fairs will be passed. A reduction from
ten per cent, on the whole amount of the purse to a
smaller sum would remedy that drawback, and then the
question arises, can it be afforded? Owners are not satis-
fied without the purses are large, and if smaller is given
than what is thought to be right entries are not made.

"We thought that the managers of the Marysville Fair
were more than liberal in the offer to return entrance
merely to the horsi s which started in the classes they
were named in and did not win any pirt of the purse.
This was virtually an acceptance of 40 per cent on the
amount offered, as there would he few non-starters when
this was part of the contract. The difficulty which
might come from a general adoption of that condition
would be the naming of horses which had no show to
win even the fourth premium, and in that way encum-
ber the field with horses which would be in the way.
Five entries and four starters were leqnired to fill, so
that with a like condition and the entrance fee reduced
to five per cent, ther-^ would not be a great diminution
with the minimum number and with a good chance to
receive more than forty per cent of the amount of the
purse.

We have always advocated the taking off the burden
of expense as much as it is profitable to do from the
owners of horses, but also due attention must be given
to other interests at stake. If fairs and meetings entail
losses to those who do the work, without any chance for
renumeration, it will soon lead to abandonment and
then there will be no chance fur horses to earn their
oats. Whether large purses with the ten per cent clause,
the same amount with a Teduced fee, smaller purses with
five per cent to accompany the entry, stakes with a cer-
tain amount of added money, or the Marysville plan is
the best for all parties interested is a troublesome prob-
lem. As Marysville adhered to its plan after the Irial
of one year, it is a fair inference that it was found satis-
factory. We will be pleased to learn what is thought
of it after two trials.

"Hayseed."

Every man we have met who was in atteudance at the
State Fair, has had something to say about Victor, the
winner of the 2 2.3 race, and still more about his owner,
Mr. Dougherty. A majority of our iuformauts have
looked on horse trainer and driver, management, etc.,
as a sort of burlesque on trotting, others who look be-
low the surface are impressed with the idea that some-
thing can be learned from the peculiar methods followed.
In many respects thore are practices similar to those ad-
vocated in this paper. Tips are worn on the fore feet,
the hind feet bare. The head is left free, and in place of
the usual manipulation, bandaging, ruraming, rubbing,
and heavy clothing between heats, the horse is permitted
to roll, and walk until the summons to prepare for the
next heat is sounded. The dress of the driver is com-
mented upon, and though the habiliments may not be in
good taste it is evident that that has nothing to do with the
performances of the horse. Mr. Dougherty's manner of
driving evokes oriticisin, but as the horse trotted far bet-
ter in his hands than when he was pilo'cd by a man who

comes nearer to the requirements of critics it must be ad-
mitted that in this instance at least it is the winning way-
His methods of training, too, have met with the best kind
of endorsement, a successful result. We learn from those
who should know that before going into Mr. Dougherty's
hands he was considered a failure as a fast trotter, and
that his former owner, Mr. Todhunter, disposed of him
for a small sum. For two seasons, perhaps more, Vic-
tor has been in the stud. A list of mares bred to him in
1887 was published iu the Breeder and Sportsman,
August 6th of that year, and had we referred to that
we would have learned his pedigree and avoided the sup-
position that his dam was a sister to Monarch.

The pedigree given is "Victor by Echo, dam by Wood-
burn; second dam by American Boy, Jr.; third dam a
mare imported from Illinois of untraced pedigree "
Before the list of mares for 1887 was "looked up," we
were informed by a man who made enquiries while in
Sacramento that the darn of Victor was owned and per-
haps bred by a widow who lived iu Woodland, and that
the pedigree was as is given above. The list of 1887
contains forty mares, several of them being by Ballet
Box, and others of good breeding. In 1886 he had a
record of 2:36, and tnis he reduced in 1887 to 2:30$. So
far in 18S8 there is a further reduction to 2:22£, and with
sound reasons for the belief that he can compass 2:20 or
better.

Now a system of training and driving which will
show steady improvement is certainly preferable to that
which turns out phenomenal speed in a short time, bnt
is followed by retrogression. When there has been fail-
ure before under a different plan, subsequent success
must be credited to superior skill. It may be well for
those who laugh at the driver of Victor to study the
innovations, and if there is a capacity to acquire knowl-
edge they may be benefited thereby.

Pairs to Come— San Jose, Fresno and Carson
City.

The fairs are drawing to a close. San Jose, Fresno
and Carson City the coming week, and after that Napa,
Willows, San Diego, etc. Those which are so close at
hand are likely to prove as interesting as any which
have come to a close, and from the information we have
received, are sure to be the best ever held in these places.

Apart from the attractions which large fields of horses
present, there are other inducements which will operate
to increase the attendance from a distance as well as a
multiplication of gate receipts from home patrons. San
Jose has been appropriately christened the garden city of
of California- Fresno is the center of a country which
has advanced with such wonderful strides in a short
period as to be one of the marvels of the year, and Car-
son City a typical Nevada town where there is so much
to admire that all the time which can be spared from the
park and course can be pleasantly employed. The
entries for Fresno and Carson City have not been received,
so that they cannot be appended, though the programmes
are reproduced which will be proof sufficient that a
"good time" can be guaranteed. San Jose having closed
August first, we are enabled to show the actual con-
testants.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th.

1 —Trotting— Parse 8200. For three-year-olds.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th.

2 TTotting— Pnrse $400. 2:35 class. San Mateo Stock Farm b g Ben
AH by Geo M Patchen Jr, dam Thoroughbred Palo Alto Sto-k Farm b
f Sonnet by Bentonian, dam Sontag Dixie S B Emerson, Mountain
View, br m Maggie E by Nutwood, dam by Geo M Patchen Jr

3-Trottina-Garden City Colt Stake. For three-year-olds. Closed.
i— Trotting-Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For two-year-olda;
mile and repeat. Closed.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th.

5 -Running Stake — For two-year-olds.

Three-quarters of a mile. John Reavy k Co, San Francisco, Bes-
sie Shannon by Shannon, dam Bettle Bishop Palo Alto Stock Farm
ch f Aurelia by Wildidle, dam imp Amelia, oud b f Faustina by Flood,
dam Flirt P C Dornalech, Los Angeles, s g Natcho by Wanderer, dam
Flower Girl J D Dunn, Los Angeles, s c Four Aces by Hock-Hocking,
dam Mafd of the Mist W L Appleby, Santa Clara, b c Wild Oata by
Wildidle, dam Mary Glvens, and blk f Futurity by John Adams, dam
Ella Doane B P Hill, El Cajon, ch f Odetta by Sbilob, dam by Error

6— Running -Free purse S2C0. For all ages

One and one-eighth miles. Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m Daisy D by
Wheatley, dam Black Maria D Heunessy, Sacramento, br m Welcome,
8, by Warwick, dam Aeola Maltese Villa Stables, Sacramento, ch f
Idalene Cotton, 4, by Jim Brown, dam Lizzie P BC Holly, Vnllejo, ch
f Nancy, 3, by Jim Brown, da-n Mamie Hubbard Palo Alto Stork Farm
b c Brutus, 3, Macgregor, dam imp Teardrop P C Dornali'ch, Los
Angeles, blk g Del. 3, by Falsetto, dam Matlio Stevens W L Appleby,
Santa Clara, ch f Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown B P Hill,
El Cajon, b m Cariuallta, 4, by Hardwood, dam Shlloh.

7— Trotting -PurHu gnOO 2:20 class Alfred Gonzales, San Francisco,
blk m Kate Ewiug. B C Holly, ch s Wooduut by Nutwood, dam Art die.
L J Rose, Los Angeles, b c Alcazar by Srrltau, dam Mtnnle Ha- Ha

8— Trotting-Purse S600. Three-minute" class. W S Ray, San Fran-
ctsco, b c Perlbeliou by Admiral, dam Flora. B O Holly, Vallejo, b f
Economy by Echo, dam Lady Berkey. L J Rose. Los Angeles, b g
Dubec by Sultan, dam Lady Day J R Bodson, Sacramento, oh g The
Dude by Gold DubI, dam by Chieftain. J A Dustin. Oakland, cb in
Lady Escott,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th.

9- Running — Freo purse, 8200. For all ages. Mile aud re-
pout. Maltese Villa Stables. Sacramento, ch g El wood, 4, by Nor-
folk, dam Ballcnetta, B C Holly, Vallejo, ch f Fuellade's Last, A.
by John W Norton, dam Fusllade. W L Applebv, fauta Clara, cb f
Noddle, 4, by Wildidle, dutn Bonanza.

10— Trottin I'm ■■ -■ 8600. 2:27 class. San Mateo Stock Farm bg
Ben All by Goo M Patchen Jr, dam Thoroughbred. R Havey, San
Francisco, s s Bonanza by Atbvrton, dam Slsler by John Nelson. Palo
Alto Slock Farm b g Express by Electioneer, dam E*thi*r J R Hodson.
Sacramento, blk g ArtlBt by McCrackeu's oolddust, dam by Davo 11 ill
Jr. Cbas Davis, San Frauclsco, blk g Franbllu by Gen Reno, dain un-
known. W H Volget, Santa Clara, b b Eros by Electioneer, dam Son-
tag Mohawk.

11— Trotting— Puree $600. 2:M clans. H W Reale. Mayfleld, b g
Alfred S by Elmo, dam Mora Marshall. Palo Alto Stock Farm b f

1888

<p* ^xtt&tx and gwvismm.

20i

Gertrude Bnssell by Electioneer, 3am Dame 'Winnie. E H Miller, Jr,
San Francisco, blk g Thapsin by Berlin, dam Lady Hubbard. J A
Dustin, Oakland, br g Que Wilkes by Mambrino WilkeB.
FRTDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th.

12— Running— For three-year-olds. One and one-quarter mllea.
Wm, Boots, Milpitas, b g Vinco by Bob Wooding, dam MattieH. D.
Hennessey, Sacramento, brm Welcome by Warwick, dam Aeola. Palo
Alto Stock Farm, b c Brutus by Macgregor, dam Imp. Teardrop. P. C.
Dornalecb, Los Angeles, blk g Del by Falsetto, dam Mat tie Stevens.
"W. L. Appleby, Santa Clara, ch f Carmen by Wlldldle, dam Nettie
Brown.

13 — Running— For all ages. One and one-half mile*. Wm. Boots,
Milpitas, blk g Index, 6, by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy. Palo Alto
Stock Farm, b c Peel, 3, by Monday, dam Precious J D Dunn, Los
Angeles, s c Four Aces, 2, by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of The MlBt W
L. Appleby. Santa Clara, ch f Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown, dam
Avail. B P Hill, EI Cajon, b m Carmalita, i, by Hardwood, dam
Shlloh, and g g John Treat, 5, by Shlloh, dam by Norfolk

14— Pacing— Purse S100. 2:2d class. C S Roberts, San Jose, s g Bel-
mont Boy by Nutwood, dam Lady Vernon . W M Billuns, Colusa, br s
Almont Patchen by Juanito, dam unknown W B Bradbury, cb g Little
Hope by Tempest, dam by Wilson's Blue Bull L C Clawson, San
Francisco, s g Darniana by Admiral, dam unknown Pleasanton Stock
Farm, ch f Gold Leaf by Sidney, dam Fern Leaf J L McCord, Sacra-
mento, blk g Ned Winslow by Tom Benton, dam by Dave Hill Jr H C
Airhart. San Diego, b g San Diego by Victor, dam thoroughbred

16— Trotting— Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-olds, closed April
1st, with nine entries. Mile and repeat

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th.

16 — Running— Free purse ?200, for all ag^s. ?60 to second horse.
Three-quarters ot a mile and reoeat Bruce Cockrell, Salinas, b m
Daisy D by Wheatley, dam Black Maria Maltese Villa Stables, Sacra-
mento, ch f Idalene Cotton, 4, by Jim Brown, dam Lizzie P B F
Denio, Vallejo, b c Sid, «, by Sidartha, dam Vistalla B C Holly, Val-
lejo, ch c Mart Gibson, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Jennie Gibson P 0
Dornalecb, Los Angeles, blk g Del, 3, by Falsetto, dam Mattie Stevens
W L Appleby. Santa Clara, ch f Notidle, i, by Wildidle, dam Bonanza
B P Hill, £1 Cajon, cb g Adam, 6, by Reville, and cb g Mikado, 4, by
Bbiloh, dam by Error

J7— Trotting— Purse S600. 2:26 class. H. W Seale, Mayfield, ch g
Longfellow by Whipple's Hambletonian A C Davenport, Stockton, br
b Alte by Altuna dam Nellie S B Emerson, Mountain View, br m
Maggie E by Nutwood, dam by Geo M Patchen Jr

18— Tiotting— Purse Sl.flOO. free for all. Alfred Gonzalez, San
Francisco, b g Lot Slocum by Electioneer, dam Glencora O A Hickok,
San Francisco, b g Arab by Atherton, dam Lady Hamilton L J Rose,
Los Angt-les, b s Stamboul by Sultan, dam Fleetwing by Hambletonian
J A Dust in, Oakland, b g Adair by Electioneer, dam Addie Lee

The programme for Fresno is as follows: .

FIE6T DAY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TU.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and Repeat. Purse, $200.
•2. Match race— 31,' 00; 300 added by Association. P, Mlckle, br g,
Bedford, E, Giddings, b g, Mi not.
3. Stallion Race— Purse 8600.

8. N. Straube, b s, Apex, Fresno, C .

H N. Straube, br s, Clovis, ■'

J. H, Lively, b s, Barhora, " '*

J, R, Jones c s, Day Break, " "

0, H, Bowers, b s, Waterford, " "

H, H, Herman, b s. Pasha, Visalia, "

J, N, Ayres, b s, Bay Bose, " "

J, Donahue, b s, Congoessman, Fresno, Cal,

SECOND DAT, WEDNESDAY, SEPIEMBEB 26TH,

4. Running— One Mile Dash. Purse, $260.

6. Trotting— 2:H0 Class. Purse, $400.

6- Trotting— Three minute Class. Purse, 8360.

THIBD DAY, THDBSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27lH.

7. Running-One Mile and Repeat. Purse, 8300.

8. Running— Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, $260.

9- Running— Purse, 3150. For all two-year-olds owned in Tulare,
Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern Counties. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 OlaBs. Purse, 8400.

FOURTH DAY, FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

11. Running— Three-Quarter Mile Dash, Purse 8250
13, Trotting— 2:35 Class, Purse, 3250.

13, Trotting— Hughes Hotel Stake Free for all. Purse, 3500.

Carson City presents this programme:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH.
1 — Running— Half-mile dash. District horses, Entrance free.
!i— Trotting -3:00 Class; purse $253. District horses.
3— Running— One mile dash, Purse S100. District horses. En-
trance free.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.
4 -Selling Purse, S260 for three-year-olds and upwards, one mile.
5— Nevada Stake — Running; for two-year-olds (foals of 188fi); three-
quarters of a mile,
g — Trotting Stuke-For two-yeer-olds. Mile and repeat. Purse 3300.
7— Trotting— 2:35 Clues. District Horses. Purse 8400.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH.
8 — Novelty Race — Running. Purse 8300. One and one-half miles,
9— Trotting-2:40 Grass. Purse 81.500.
10 — pacing Race— District horses, purse 3600.
ll-*-Pacing— 2:40 Class. Purse 8250,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.
12— Trotting Stake— For three-year-olds. Purse 3300.
13— Running— Half-mile dash, purse SI, 000,
14— Trotting— 2:45 Glass. District horses. Purse $250.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
15— Running— For all ages. Three quarters of a mile. Purse J250.
16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse 3600.
17— Running— One and one-half mrle dash. Purse 8300.
18— Trotting — Gentlemens' Roasters; half-mile heats.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH.
19— Great Fifteen Mile Race.
20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse 31,000.
21— Pacing— Free for all. Purse 8800.
22— Consolation Purse— 8250. Oue mile.

There is an assured promise of grand sport at San
Jose, and the programme gives like appearance of the
same at Fresno and Carson City. San Jose is practi-
cally a part of San Francisco. So short a time is spent
on the journey and that through a country every mile
of which is interesting, that the trip alone is well worth
the cost of two railway tickets. The morning trains
arrive in time for two races of the afternoon, and it may
be that an evening train will be in readiness to carry
passengers to the city after the sport is concluded-
Oakland and Alameda are just as favorably connected
with the Garden City. From these places there is a
choice of two roads and a country between which can-
not be surpassed for fertility in any corner of the world.

Fresno has made such a rapid advance since the con-
struction of the track, which was built under the super*
in tendency of Sam Gamble, that "old settlers" who
have been absent for a few months can scarcely realize
on their return, the places they were familiar with be-
fore. The large increase of population insures a big at-
tendance and this will be augmented by a 1-trge division
from abroad, who will avail themselves of the opportu-
nity to learn more about the resources of the country
during fair time than could be obtained in a long sojourn
at another season.

Not long ago we drew a slight sketch of Carson City,
and have no hesitation in reiterating that whoever at-
tends the fair and does not have a full quantum of en-
joyment, the fault is in himself. Furthermore, that
notwithstanding that those of the main exhibitions are
held the same week that there will be no lack of horses
to make the speed department entertaining. That there
will be plenty of people is beyond reasonable doubt.

The State Fair.

There is nothing more convincing than figures pro-
vided they have not been subjected to some puzzling
process which may make them appesr as showing some-
thing entirely different from what an honest statement
would disclose. But there are one set of figures which
cannot be manipulated so as tell a wrong story when
these are set forth sanctioned by men who are above sus-
picion. The receipts of the State fair, as shown in an-
other column, are best evidence of its success. Exceed-
ing those of 1886 by a handsome sum, and only a little
Bhort of 1887, when the drawbacks are considered,
must be acknowledged to be be the best exhibit ever
made.

The extreme heat reduced the attendance in a greater
degree than many would suppose. The reports deterred
people from going who had fully made up their minds
to Bpend the second week of the fair in Sacramento, and
a large number who were in attendance sought relief by
a trip to the bay. A gentleman from Tacoma paid us a
visit while the Fair was in progress, and in reply to a
question stated that be and a number of others from the
north, who intended to stay during t'.ie whole of the Fair
were reluctantly forced to leave by the heat being so
much greater than they were accustomed to in their
country. But while the heat was the cause of a diminu-
tion of attendance, which it is safe to estimate equal to
the loss of at least $3,000, the forced abandonment of
Saturday's programme entailed a loss of fully $7,000.
Deducting the entrance money and the three races only
cost $920, and it is nearly certain that the mutuels
would have liquidated that amount. That there would
have been the largest crowd of the meeting is " dead
sure," by far the largest as to our knowledge. The
morning train from Oakland would have been crammed
had it not been for the intelligence that the races were
off.

Our folks were all ready. Not one late at breakfast
that morning, and already equipped for the journey.
The tinkling of the bells which announced the arrival of
the morning papers was heard a block away, and a dozen
eyes were fixed on the headlines which told of hopes dis-
appointed. Even since Miss Wilson became connected
with the Breeder and Sportsman, we have expatiated
on the sights to be seen at the State Fair, though pur-
posely refrained from coloring anywhere nearly as high
as truth would justify in order that on her return she
could say, "not one-quarter was told."

It had been so busy a week that she -would not think
of leaving until the business was in a Bhape to leave
without serious detriment, and the last day of the fair,
when Stamboul would meet Arab aud Lot Slocum, with
the fast trio of young pacers to give zest to the entertain-
ment, was the best time of all others to attend.

The pavilion, too, would be a grand spectacle with al-
Sacramento and the thousands of visitors to take a part-
ing look. We must acknowledge an over anxiety that
she should see our State Fair, in order to prove how much
superior it really was to like institutions of the East,
and confess that we were the most disappointed member
of the party which was looking so eagerly over the
morning paper for news.

Scarcely one of our acquaintances which were encoun-
tered on Thursday and Friday who did signify their in-
tention to see the big trot, and therefore have not a
shadow of doubt that the feeling was geneial all over
the State. Seven thousand dollar?, more than likely
$10,000 would have been added to the credit side of
the balance sheet had the last day of the fair been held
with a fair day for the close.

The old-time trotter Lucille Golddust, record 2:16$, is
proving a great success as a brood mare. Jler first foal, Lu-
cille's Bab}', has made a record of 2:211 thi§ year, and has
•won nearly all her races. She is eight years old, and the
next foal from the old mare was Sprague Golddust by Gov,
Sprague, that is now Jive years old and has been trotting
second to horses that took records of 2:25 and better in order
to beat her. There are three other foals from Lucille Gold-
dust, all by Young Jim, son of George Wilkes, and they can
all go well on a trot. It will be remembered that Lucille
went through several hard campaigns when she was on the
turf, but her vitality does not seem to have been impaired,
and she is throwing speed to the cover of three different stal-
lions, Lucille's Baby being by PriDceps. That she will nick
well with Young Jim there is little doubt, as he is of the
"Wilkes family, and has already sired two that have beateu
2:20 — Butterfly and Garnet. Lucille Golddust was bred to
George Wilkes, to his son Wilton, and to Dictator, in addi-
tion to the stallions mentioned above, but none of them got
her in foal. Her first foal, the one that now has a record of
2:21J, would not trot a five-minute gait until she was four
years old, but came fast when she started,

Answers to Correspondents.

Qneotions answered only through these columnfl. No replins by
rtarl or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters received without the writer'e name cannot receive attention.

Subscriber, Wheatland, Cal.

Please give me pedigree of horse known as "Washoe,"
Also, Record, if any. He is owned in State of Nevada.
Answer.

We do not know the horse. Perhaps some of oar readers
can give us the desired information.

Miles City, Montana Territory.

Will yon be kind enough to inform an old Californian and
reader of your valuable paper the best time that was ever
made in your State for half a mile running race, if 48 seconds
was ever made. Please name the horse, track and date.
Answer.

Santa Rosa, Augnat 17th, 1886, Cyclone won a race, heats
of half a mile, in 48, 49. He ran in the same time at Peta-
luma, but was disqualified for a foul.

Reader, San Francisco.

Will you please give me d»te and place when the great race
between Norfolk and Lodi was run in this city?
Answer.

At Ocean House Race Course, Tuesday, May 23. 1865, and
at Sacramento on Saturday, May 27, Lodi aud Norfolk raced.
The great race was the firbt mentioned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 17, 188S.
Breeder and Sportsman, 313 Bush St.— Mr. Hancock M .
Johnston desires me to have you correct the orthography of
his nominations as published in the last number of your paper
in pacing class. It should be Hemet Stables, b. f. Ella Wood
by A. W. Richmond, dam, Crichton's First by Crichton.
Very respectfully,
E. A. De Camp.

Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 6, 1888.
Breeder and Sportsman, S. F. — Mr. H. M. Johnston de.
sires me to write you again to have you correct the publica-
tion of pacing mare entries. He says it should be "Hemet
Stock Farm's" b. m. Elwood, by A. W. Richmond, dam,
Crichton's First by Crichton.

Mr. Rose wishes you to correct your publication of his
Stamboul, Inez, fillys name. You have it Visalia; it should
be "Vesolia," a name from the Russian vocabulary.
Yours truly,
E. A. De Camp.

In regard to Ella Wood or Elwood, it is difficult to deter*
mine which is right. The sister to the great Arrow deserves
to receive her proper name at all times, and we are anxious
she should have it in our columns.

We understood that the Stamboul-Inez filly was named
for Visalia, California, and so gave it. We are
always glad to correct auy errors that may creep into our
columns. The confusion in spelling various names gives us
much trouble. Various secretaries and exchanges have
used "Peregrine," "Perigrene," "Perregree," etc., for W. M.
Murry's chestnut Jgelding and many others have passed
through orthographic changes more or less startling.

Ed. Breeder and Sportsman. — In your issue of last Sat-
urday I see friend Marvin sees fit to reply to my article
pn "Manzanita." Allow me to say, Mr. Marvin never com-
plained to me of the "track" concerning the mare's lame-
ness"— others did that. The "management" did the fault-
finding. We wanted to please our visitors, and did all we
could. I went to Mr. Marvin about the ditch, and if
my "senses" were "accurate" he assured me there was noth-
ing in it, but no controversy is desired. We only wish all
visitors to feel that our board desire at all times to do all
possible to cater to the desires of racing people.

Respectfully, E. A DeCamp

Los Angeles, September 11, 1888.

Nevada State Fair.

AT THE TRACK.

The Nevada State Fair of 1888, opened most auspiciously,
the weather was all that could be desired, and everything
passed off without anything happening to mar the pleasure
of the day. Although it was the first day, quite a large
crowd was in attendance.

THE RACES.

The first on the programme was a selling purse, one mile
dash, with the following entries: Leopold Steiner of Austin
entered Parole, G. L. Richardson entered Minnie B, and
Small & Whelan entered Theodore Winters' Alcalraz, which
proved an easy winner by a length, with Minnie B, second
and Parole third. Time 1:48

The second was the Nevada Stake for two years olds, five*
eighths of a mile dash. Tbeo. Winters entered Don Jose,
and W, M. Murray, Almont, the latter winning easily in
1:48. The above were followed by three-eighths mile and
repeat race, in which Then. Winters entered Joe Courtney,
J. M. Welch, Fox; J. F. Hansen, Look-on t and Leopold
Steiner, Rondo. Owing to the late hour at which it occurred
the Gazette can give no account of it.— Beno Evening Gazette.

D. J. McCarthy, of California, has bought in New York a
chestnut tilly, siBter to Cupid by Baden Baden, damBrenda,
by King Alfonso.

The Matlock Bros, and Lady Duffy were ruled off a year
ago, for a fraudulent race. Nevertheless they started Lady
Duffy and won with her at Portland. They also ran her at
Spokane Falls.

A correspondent in an exchange writes: "I wish all horse--
men knew the value of sunflower seed. It is not only one
of the best remedies for the hetiveB, bnt a horse that has
recently foundered can be entirely cured by giving half a
pint twice a day for awhile in his feed. I took an otherwise
valuable young horse last fall that was bo stiff that you
could hardly get it out of its stall, and in two weeks you
would not know that anything was the matter with it, and it
has been all right ever since."

The trotter Lot Slooum, made a mile In 2:16}, at Spol<
Falls on Saturday. Sept. 8th.

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Sept. 22

Proctor Knott's Home*

Belle Meade, the birth-place of Proctor Knott is just now
attracting the attention of horsemen. The famous Tennessee
stud is ander the charge of Gen. W. H. Jackson, and the
Success which the youngsters have achieved this season
reflects credit on Belle Meade. Bramble, Great Tom, En-
quirer and Luke Blackburn stand high among the winning
sires. Frequently it has happened that the get of these four
horses have won half of the races run on a particular day,
and occasionally they have captured 75 or 80 per cent of
them. Another peculiarity of the horses bred by Gen.
Jackson is that when one of them scores a victory he does
not merely advertise his own sire, but springs from some
home-bred mare and adds to the renown of Borne other one
of the Belle Meade sires. To illustrate this point, take the
very notable case of Proctor Knott, who, while being chiefly
instrumental in raising his own sire to the first rank of
winning stallions, has done little less for Great Tom, the sire
of his mother. Tallahooaa, Miss Ford has been a great
card for Enquirer, and has been mutually a help to Bramble
and Luke Blackburn, the half-brother of her mother, the
great Bribery. That wonderful race horse Niagara, which at
a mile (1:41$) has had but few superiors, is by Luke Black-
burn, out of the dam of Bramble, while the great sprinter
Bradford, who recently ran seven-eights of a mile in l:27f,
and was then sold for §6,000, is by Bramble, out of^the dam
of Luke Blackburn. Had Salvator or Galen won the Futur-
ity, Luke Blackburn still would have come in for his share of
the honor, as these two are sisters' sons. Gen. Jackson has
been quietly reserving as many of the Great Tom mares as
possible, and has already turned fifteen of these magniticent
blood animals into his paddocks. Several years ago he re-
organized the surpassing value of the Great Toms, and at
Lorillard's Kacocas sale two years ago backed his judgement
by repurchasing for Belle Meade the great Engluh-trained
mare Touch-Me-Not, who now has at her side a speedy-look-
ing handsome son of Luke Blackburn, bred so nearly like
Proctor Knott as to make them almost full brothers. There
are eight other youngsters now at Belle Meade with the same
close relationship to the Futurity winner. Among these is
one Tom Boy, a young mare, the pet of the plantation, who
had three winners, Romp, Minnie Palmer and Gulp, repre-
senting her this year in active training. Top Light, by Great
Tom, from the Great Vesper Light family, has a Luke Black-
burn colt which, with proper training, should be heard from
on the turf. The stud has in reserve the most distinguished
if not the most valuable horse, the only American winner of
the English Derby, Iroquoise. No less than twenty of his
beautiful offspring are now frolicking in the rich blue grass
at Belle Meade. To Iroquois have been submitted many of
the famous old dams of Belle Meade, and among these are
a large number of Bonnie Scotland mares, doubtless the most
popular family now in American Btuds.— The RepuUc.

St. Bel's Peat!— He Shows a 2:04 Gait

What proved to be the most interesting and striking event
of the week took place at 9 a. m., when Miller & Sibley's
famous stallion, St. Bel, was brought oat of the Prospect
Hill stables and sent around the track to exhibit his move-
ment. It had not been the intention to shot? his powers as
to speed; but the performance to which the dark and sweep-
ing fellow treated the spectators, unexpected to nearly every
one and wonderful to all, will reach far and wide and will
add to the fame of the great son of Electioneer.

This event, not down on the regular program, was brought
about casually. Dr. Madara, proprietor of the Twin Springe
Stock Farm, near Altoona, Pa., remarked in Mr. Sibley's
hearing that he had heard a gentleman say confidently that
he didn't believe St. Bel could show better than a 2:50 gait.
Mr. Sibley thereupon replied that, although the horse had
been in the stud service continuously for two years, and dur-
ing that time had never been given his head on the track, he
felt certain he could show a 2:20 gait. To show his confi-
dence, Mr. Sibley ordered St. Bel to be fetched out of his
stall.

The stallion was driven around the track by his groom,
Clel. "Walters. Timers having their watches in hand, Mr.
Sibley told the young man to let St. Bel have hie head and
aee what gait he would take. When the horse reached the
starting point of the test, the one eighth mile post, all eyes
were well open with wonder at his stride. With his dark
sides sliBtening and his symmetrical form moving as if on
coiled springf, he came sweeping down toward the wire, like
" King Duncan's horses, beautious and swift."

The time result astonished the timers. According to Dr.
Madara's watch, St. Bel made the one-eighth mile in 15£
seconds, showing a 2:04 clip for that distance. B. M. Bab-
cock, president of the Binghampton Driving Park Associa-
tion, made the time 16 seconds, a 2:03 gait.

The circumstances all add to St. Bel's remarkable triumph
in the trial. He had not a particle of preparation, had been
in the stud service every day this season, and for two years
had never been sped on the track. Moreover, he was driven
by a young man who never even chirped to the horse, but
just let him go.

The performance unquestionably places St. Bel in the fore-
front of the trotting horses of the world.

Ira I. HarriB, of Badtown, Ky,, driver of Virginia Evans,
who was a charmed witness, declared that St. Bel is the
fastest horse he ever saw, and that he showed the purest,
cleanest, moBt f rictionless gait of any horse he ever knew.

As to the accuracy of the time given, we copy the following
certificates made out and handed to Mr. Sibley:

Franklin, Pa., September 8, 1888.

I hereby certify that on Friday, September 7, 1888, I timed
the stallion St. Bel one-eighth of a mile over the Franklin
track in 15\ seconds. The time taken was from the last
one-eighth pole, and was taken as accurately as possible
from my position on the stretch.

J. W. Madaka, M. D.

Prop'r Twin Springs Stock Farm, Baker's Summit, Pa.
Franklin, Pa., September 8, 1888.

I hereby certify that on Friday, September 7, 1888, I timed
the stallion St. Bel as accurately as nossible to catch time
from my position on the stretch, one-qnarter mile in 16
seconds. B. M. Babcook,

Pres't Binghampton D. P. As'n, Binghampton, N. Y.

Evening News, Franklin, Pa., Sept. 8,

Daniel Bandmann brought back with him from Europe
fame remarkably fine Percheron* Htallions and mares, with
edigrees as long as your arm, He quartered the animals
*t the American Hor Be Exchange Stables, New York, where
-wey created a sensation. The horses are intended by the
actor for his ranch in Montana. There be some — his enemies
of course — who say Mr. Bandmann's business ideas are
keener than his artistic perceptions,

No Match for Galen,

Chicago, 111,, Sept. 14.— Two thousand people took ad"
vantage of the beautiful weather to-day to witness some very
good racing at Washington Park. The track was in fine
condition.

Mr. Gray, the owner of Galen, wsb asked by an Associated
Press reporter this afternoon if he contemplated trying to ar-
range a match later in the season between his colt and the
orack 2-year-old Kentucky colt Proctor Knott, who defeated
Galen in the Futurity stakes. Mr. Gray said that he had
not the remotest idea of doing so, His colt was entered in a
number of stake events which, he said, were more valuable
to him than a match with Proctor Knott for a big stake. He
was opposed to such events on general principles, as they
created discord and bitter feeling among race people. He
did not care to push Galen too hard this season. Galen will
start next at Letonia. Summaries;

First race, purse $400, for 2-year-olds, three-quarters of a
mile, Starters— Kichland, Galen, Cherry Blossom, .Reiuini,
Sparling, Kedlight and Yerdeur. Galen, the favorite, won
in a gallop by two lengths; Cherry Blossom second, and
Sparling third, three lengtha away. Time — 1:15J.

Second race, purse $400, for all ages, one mile. Starters
—Pink Cottage, J. Q. Wills and Von Tromp. Pink Cottage
won in a driving finish by a length, Von Tromp beating J. Q.
Wills out by a neck for the place. Time, 1:42}.

Third race, the Avondale handicap, a sweepstake for all
ages, with $800 added, one mile and a furlong. Starters —
Bankrupt, Dyer, Col. Hunt and Poteen. Dyer led from the
start to finish, winning in a gallop by three lengths; Col.
Hunt, second, three lengths in front of Poteen. Time, l:55i.

Fourth race, selling, purse $400, for all ages, Beven fur-
longs. Starters — Clara C., Cupid, Morna, Hamlet, Golightly,
Pat Donovan and Mirth. The finish in this race was very
exciting, Clara C. getting her uose under the wire a neck in
front of Cupid, who beat Pat Donovan out by a head. Time,
1:30.

Fifth race, puree $450, for horses which have run and not
won at this meeting, one mile. Starters — Majgo, Harry
Glenn, Arundel, Dousman and Lizzie B. Harry Glenn won
easily by two lengths; Dousman second, and Lizzie B. third,
three lengths back. Time, 1:42*-.

ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.

Following are the weights and entries for to-morrow's
races :

First race, three-fourths mile — Moonstone 94, Birthday 110,
Hornpipe 113, Serenader 107, Ehody Pringle 105.

Second race, one mile — Hornpipe 143, Beaconsfield 146,
Meckie H. 117, Malaria 143, Doubt 146, Jim Mnlholland 136,
J. B. Harris 143, Von Tromp 136.

Third race, siven-eighths mile — Lady Hemphill 97, Long
Side 100, Laura Stone 112, Blessing 110, Hindoo Craft 102,
Rosebud 95, Havillah 107.

Fourth race, one mile — Elmira 9S, Bonita 112, Birthday 112,
Dyer 103, John Daly 104, Lizzie B. 95.

Fifth race, one and one-eighth miles — Comedy 96, Bonnie
King 93, Arundel 107, Hamlet 93, Winono 93, DouBman 103.
Mirth 93, Woodcraft 110.

The English St, Leger.

The great autumn race for three-year-olds of the English
year, decided on Wednesday the 12th inst., was won by Sea-
breeze; Chillington second, Zanzibar third. Ayrshire has
been the favorite for months, but fell off soon as the day
drew near. The following was the state of "the market on
Ayrshire and Seabreeze Semptember 1 :

London, Sept. 1 — Ayrshire still heads the list of quota-
tions on the St. Leger, but it cannot be said that he fills
the eye as a firm favorite. On the contrary, he is assailed
day after day by a fresh batch of speculators, and even his
old opponents have an occasional fling at him. Last Satur-
day Aryshire had as healthy a look as his best friends could
wish, 2 to 1 having been taken in London to £500 at least,
and at Windsor a solid transaction of 800 to 400 was
recorded. On Monday the same price was booked to the
best part of a thousand pounds, with still a disposition to
lay. The next day his position was weaker, 2 to 1 being
much more frequently offered than taken, and Wednesday's
market was still more hostile. Yesterday there was a per-
sistent desire to bet against the Duke of Portland's horse,
and one commissioner — a well-known backer — offered 900 to
400, no part of which was closed with. And so Ayrshire
left off friendless for the day. A marked reaction occurred
to-day, 9 to 4 being taken as soon as offered, so that the
hostility of the previous day may be set down as naught.
Seabreeze was rather shaky last Saturday, 11 to 2 being
offered openly. Things looked a little brighterjjon Monday
after two bets of 500 to 100 each and 5 fifties were accepted.
Later in the afternoon an old stager appropriated 1,000 to
200 in a bet, but he was not so much in love with the trans-
action on learning that he could be accommodated with
5,000 to 1,000 more. Then again the price for a place was
far from healthy, 6 to 4 having been laid to the best part of
a thousand. And it is understood that long 6 to 4 is ob-
tainable now. This latter, however, is anticipating. Both
on Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 to 1 was always on offer, but
yesterday a well-known backer of the mare took 5 to 1 to all
he could get, which amounted in the aggregate to a couple
of hundred pounds, and he it was who offered the 900 to 400
on the field. The complexion of things was not quite so
rosy to-day, for he was offered 500 to 100 in several hands
at once, each of which he declined, his only proposal to
come to terms being an offer to take 600 to 100. This led
to nothing.

Garrison to Retire.

The St. Louis Fall Meeting.

Cash premiums amounting to $70,000 are donated for the
six days' meeting of the St. Louis Fall Trotting Meeting,
commencing October 1st. On the openiDg day the 3:00 olass
trotters and 2:30 class pacers will contend for purses of
$1,000 each, divided. On the seoond day, October 2d, the
2:25 class trotters are given full scope for a purse of $1,500,
mile heats. The free for all pacers $2,000 purse, and the
2:40 claBS $1,000 will enlist the sympathies of horsemen and
public on the third day, while on the fourth day the $2,000
purse, free for all, will be the card. This should be the
great day of the meeting, and from present appearances will
be one of the red letter days at the St. Louis track. The
2:20 and 2:30 classes will compete on Friday, $3,000 being
offered to tue winners, while to close the meeting the 2:35
olass will trot for $1,000. Ten per cent of the purse must
accompany each entry, and half fare rates for passengers,
freight and live stock are guaranteed on all railroads within
1,000 miles of Rt. Louis. In the free for all pacing raoe on
the third day, Johnston and Arrow are barred.

"Snapper" Garrison, the famous jockey, says he is going
to quit riding. To a reporter of the New York Sun he said:
"My contract with the Haggin stable expires November 1,
and after that I will ride no more."

**No more this Beason, you mean?"

"No more this season nor any other, unless I change my
mind greatly. I have received some splendid offers to ride
next season, but I have declined them all, and some of them
had mighty big salaries. I intend to have a stable of my own
and I'll have Borne good horses, too, you can bet."

"Won't you ride your own horses?" was asked.

"No, sir; of course I may ride in a few events where I
won't have to train down much, but I am sick and tired of
having to get down to the weight I now ride at. I tell you a
heavy-weight jockey haB to undergo next to living death to
be able to ride at the present weights. I only eat one meal a
day. and that I don't get until my day's work is done and I
have taken a Turkish bath. Oh! the hot room; it makes me
half sick to think of it. I eat nothing in the morning nor at
noon, and drink very little. Every day I take an eight mile
spin in heavy sweaters. The first Bix miles I walk at a brisk
pace, and I run the last two as hard aa I can. I come in cov-
ered with perspiration, and then, no matter how warm the
weather is, I have to jump into bed and cover myself with
blankets. That is how heavy-weight jockeys reduce in train-
ing. 7. am sick of it. I will have a stable of my own, and
next year I propose having somebody else do the walking,
running, sweating and fasting for me."

Dry Monopole, that for the last two years has been one of
the most successful handicap horses in the country, has
finally given way in his forward legs, and it is doubtful if he
ever races again. Were he not so small a horse, Dry Mono-
pole would be in demand for use in the stud, but in these
days a sire must have size in order to command the patron-
age of good mares.

TRAP.

B. E. Sutton reports that Squire Parker, of the station on
Linkville road, Oregon, came in from a hunt the other day
after axes and help, stating that he had treed a big buck and
wanted to cut him out. He had shot the buck, when to his
surprise, it took sheltir inside of an immense fir log, which
had been burned inside until there was nothing left of it but
a shell. When Squire came up to the open end of the log,
the wounded buck made a charge toward him, but ran back
into the dark shadow before he could shoot, and then per-
sistently refused to come out and be killed. Two men with
axes succeeded in cutting a whole in the tree so they could
kill the buck, and he proved to be one of the largest ever
killed out there. This may sound like a good-sized yarn to
some of our readers, but it is true. It must be remembered
that fir trees grow big in Oregon.

Lincoln Gun Clnb.

The club dosed its season at Alameda Point on Sunday
last, the wind-up being a dinner. The day was fine, and
many ladies attended.

The scores were not so high as usual, due perhaps to the
unusual temptations in the way of entertainment.

FIRST-CLASS.

Eichter

Brums 6

Foster 8

Scovern U

Fanning 9

Schendel 3

Gate 1©

Wenzel 8

Campbell 8

Mellieh 9

Ford 11

Parker 6

Potter 7

SECOND CLASS.

Karney 9 I Horber 6

Quinton 8 | Holmes 2

The Gun Clnb meets this afternoon at Adam's Point.

THE KENNEL.

nog owners Are requested to send for publication tbe earliest possl*
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
tn their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of el re and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

An Inside View of tbe English Kennel Club.

Mr. Backell, known because of his connection with Mr.
Purcell — Llewellin in the introducing and establishing of
that cross breed setter which for some time bore the name
"Llewellin," recently gave expression through Land and
Water, to some notions about tne Central Kennel Organiza-
tion of England, which will surprise readers. Just bow far
the writer has permitted pique to color his statements we
cannot judge, but it seems probable that be has deemed
himself affronted by the Kennel Clnb and is in a degroe.spite-
fnl. He says:

"The Kennel Clnb Managers are chiefly composed of
gentlemen wbo breed, for sale to a large extent, some one or
more sorts of dogs. These gentlemen influence tbe selection
of judges. In onr opinion their appointments are good ones.
The breeding for sale we have no earthly objection to in the
abstract, and as far as non-sporting dogs are concerned, we
see no disadvantage in one man breeding and keeping just as
many dogs as he ohooses; whether it is fair that tbese breed-
ers shonld also appoint tbe judges is a question which does
not concern us or, in fact anybody but the other exhibitors
amongst which we are not to be found. What does concern
us is that the same principal of breeding in great numbers
should be applied by the managers of dog shows to the breed-
ing in their own kennels of dogs whioh deceive the public
under the gnise of ohampion sporting dogs. When we see a
dog show manager with twenty to forty retrievers in his
kennel, and upon enquiry find that his sporting is of a limi-
ted character, while dogs broken or unbroken, figure as dng-
show champions we are aware that he is keeping far more
dogs than he oan give work enough to do to render them
really useful sporting dgoB; and we are aware also that the
pnblio buy them and hived from them nnder the impression
that they are procuring really sporting dogs, when as a mat-
ter of (act, they are offering nothing better than toys which
have been tried for generations entirely for dog shows, some
of which have incidently been broken, and a much smaller
proportion used in sport to any useful extent. This case
bears a strong likeness to that of the successful breeders and
exhibitors at Kennel Glub shows. If the club were to inaug-
urate retriever trials in thefield, and makeentry at the shows
depend upon success in the field, we should expect to find all
theBe celebrities conspioious by their absence. We know, aa
a fact, that merit is not considered in the breeding of the

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majority as show pointers and setters, and we are morally
certain that it is the same with retrievers and spaniels. In
fact, it mnst be so "hen they are bred in large quantities in
any single establishment. Thare cannot be enough work to
bring out and exercise the intelligence of the stud dogo and
bitches, and the'instinct iu every succeeding generation be-
comes weaker as a consequence.

"What one prominent member's kennil is amongst retriev-
ers, we are inclined to think another's kennel of Irish setters
is amongst setters. We have made particular inquiries as to
what amount of shooting these dogs get, but we cannot hear
of anyone who can affirm that they do get work to any con-
siderable extent. Doubtless both these gentlemen occasion-
ally breed a good dog, bnt that does not show good working
blood. What does show it is when every puppy in a litter
may be depended upon to be up to the overage ot good dogs,
and many of them far above it. This we should not expect
from either of the above kennels, where an occasional dog up
to the average is all we should look for. The English setters
and the black and tan setters at the show jnst past show us
that there can be even lower grades of breeders of sporting
dogs than those reached by the retriever breeders of both
sorts. Here we find that breeding for show points for so long
has defeated itself, and has physically incapacitated the out-
come of the system for hard work, even if they possessed the
will to do it, which we do not suspect they do. If the Ken-
nel Club interfered with the present system, by making entry
at their shows depend upon dogs having done something at
field trials, Othello's occupation would be gone. All the
ohampiohs and coming champions would be excluded from
competition, and a dog show, instead of being a great
assembly of dealers, would become a rendezvous of sports-
men who breed dogs because they want them. A tew years
a»o we had hopes that dog shows might bo drifted into some-
thing of this kind, and we used the little influence we possess
to induce the establishment of field-trial classes at dog shows.
A few gentlemen very honorably attempted to combine good
looks and good work and public form. These were Mr.
Lonsdale, Mr. Loyd Price, Mr. Barclay Field, Mr. Purcell
Llewellin, Colonel Cotes and Mr. Pilkington. Doubtless if
the absence of these gentlemen bad not been more or less
preferable to their company at Kennel Club meetings, they
would have been encouraged to continue to exhibit; but then,
as before, Othello's occupation would be gone, so that, in one
way or another, they have all been made to prefer to keep
their dogs without the sphere o£ aotion of the Kennel Club.
One only of those gentlemen exhibits one entry, viz., Mr.
Pilkington, and we are constrained to say that the exhibition
of Wootlon Game is the remnant of the better spirit and more
sporting character of dog shows.

We have already said that we used our influence to indues
classes for field-trial dogB; and at one time, before the Bir-
mingham Dog Show fell under the boycotting influence of
the Kennel Club, it looked as if it might become the fashion
to Bend field-trial dogs to the show. We remember a olass
containing about a dozen magnificent field-trial winning
setters; but, nnfortunately, the Kennel Club followed Bir-
mingham with a sort of feeble imitation such as to make the
whole thing ridiculous; thus they give a first prize of £3 for
pointers, and a Becond of one pound, and throw the prize open
to any dogs which have been entered twice, or called up twice
at a field-trial; for such is the meaning of the words of the
regulation; whether it was intended or not we cannot say.
But so little is the prize regarded by those who are ambi-
tious to win field-trials that, although thrown open practically
to all entries at field-trials, neither pointer nor setter field-
trial class secured more than four entries, showing that those
who have really valuable dogs do not regard the inducements
of Kennel Club honors as equivalent to the risk run by the
dogs in obtaining them. When, therelore, we see the name
of a field-trial owner in the catalogue, it is generally a sign
that he has a draft to sell which he will not personally reoom-
mened to a purchaser.

For these reasons we strongly advise our readers who want
d >gs for the moors to leave dog-Bhow dogs entirely alone, and
instead, to attend Aldridge's sales, where they may generally
find dogs which some friend can tell them about, or if not,
they may rely upon the affirmative descriptions in the cata-
logues when a well-known name is attached thereto.

his "guzzle," so he brings it. to his master, who
rewards the bird with a small fish and sends down another.
And so on till he fills bis boat. I was told that some of the
birds are so trained that they do not have to be throttled.
This mode of fishing is used more on the small lakes, made
when the river falls, than in the river itself.

Vast numbers of lakes are left when the floods go down,
and these, I am informed, are simply alive with fish.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Fishing in Japan.

Carter Harrison, in a letter to the Chicago Mail, writes as
follows about fishing in Japan:

The farmers seem to be also fishermen. This is a vast
business on the Yang-tse. For a thousand miles a huge dip
net is to be seen every hundred or so yards on either bank.
This is from twenty to thirty feet square, is attached to long
poles inserted in the banks, and lifted by pulleys. It seemed
to me that the fisherman invariably lifted his net as we
passed, intending probably to have it up before the steamer's
swell should drive the fish out.

Alarae fish caught is taken out by a small scoop net-
The smaller ones drop through a throat in the centre of a
net into a bag, where they remain nntil the fisherman is
readvto-ohome. Thousands of fishing boats are always
to be seen, and in swarms early in the morning and late in
the evening. Some with dip nets ingeniously rigged out at
the stern and also lifted by the pulley; others with drag-

^This muddy river is full of fish, some of them of great
size and in great variety. In the spring vast quantities of
samlai, a species of shad, are caught. They are said to be
verv fine I have myself seen many varieties of fish, some
very beautiful in form, and have eaten several kinds which
are equal to any fresh water fish I know ,.,, ,

V*7Z .-. _*v «„%, .oomc to be the flesh food of

As with the Japanese, fish seems
the average Chinese, Pork is his delight, but fish his piece
de resistance. It is everywhere to be seen for sale, and is
carried dried in great quantities to the far interior. It is
very cheap, the very best costing only two or three eents a

P°Manv singular modes of catching fish are practiced. Boys
and men' dive down from the piers in the cities and bring up
good-sized ones. I suppose they catch them m their hiding
nlaces But still more amusing tome is to see a boat go
ouTwi'th a bamboo pole across its bow with a dozen or so
Gained cormorants perched upon it Reaching the fishing
grounds a cord is tied about the bird's neck, and he is
sent down to fish. He rarely fails to bring one up.
life cannot swallow it on account of the cord on

Trout Fishing.

Mountain trout are now catchable at the junction of the
North and Middle Yuba rivers. Before the stoppage of hy-
dvaulicking this was not possible. Grangers, here's a chance
for a wild yell about the "purity of our streams," etc. Im-
prove the opportunity, ye diabolical!

We clipped the above from the San Juan Times of last
week. The Times' comments are unworthy of an Apache
scalper. The same paper speaks very encouragingly of the
agricultural and horticultural interests of the county, as
demonstrated this season by actual experience. We ask our
mountain contemporary if, by the acts of the men of the
valley a natural condition should be reinstated in the moun-
tains that would bring sure and lasting prosperity, would it
still howl "diabolism?" Such must be your future. — Sutter
County Farmer.

*

There are several reasons why brook trout do not thrive in
the lower part of risers communicating with the sea. One
thing is very certain — they do not feel at home in salt, or
even brackish, water, and do not seek it of their own accord.
Occasionally they get washed down by floods; but as soon as
the ruah of water has subsided they begin to work their way
up again, and if there in an obstacle to their ascending, such
as a weir or mill, they are sure to be found closs up to it.
They always seem prompted by instinct to work upwards
into shallow, rapid waier, where the bottom is gravelly, aud,
I believe, for the following reasons: They can there deposit
and cover up their ova, and, when hatohed, the young fry
can get protection among it from their numerous enemies in
their early days. And although food may bo plentiful in
muddy, sluggish streams, near salt water, it is not of the kind
that trout delight in. Larva, flies and minnows abound in
quick, bright streams, and there the trout can clean them-
selves from their parisites, and, with healthy bodies and
abundance of natural food, come into condition early and
become lusty and strong.

A knowledge of the habits of tiout is very essential to the
angler, and such knowledge can only be acquired by careful
observation. In the month of April they begin to leave the
deep pools and work up on to the shallows or stickles in
search of the flies which the increasing warmth from the sun
is hatching out, and the largest fish take up positions where
they can best intercept the supply of food coming down the
river. Such plaoes as just below sharp bends of the stream,
behind large stones, posts, or other obstacles, at the head or
tail of deep pools, and on the margin of swift currents, or
where two streams unite; and if you take a good fish at any
particular point, you will probably find, a day or two after,
that the nest best fish in that locality has taken up the posi-
tion of the one you captured. Next, as to the time of day.
The most suitable time is from about 8 a. m. till noon, and
after about 4 p. m. until it is dark. In most trout clubs fish-
ing after half -past nine in the evening is prohibited; but if
you ore not restricted in that respeot you will find the largest
fish are taken from sunset till ten or eleven o'elock; and it is
desirable at times to take out the very largest fish, as they are
apt to become addicted to cannibalism, and do an immense
deal of mischief. A large white or brown moth, on strong
gut, is very likely to bring them to bank, and you thus assist
in bringing about the survival of the fittest.

Kennel topics between seasons rather pall on the taste,
and so with those of interest chiefly to followers of the field,
but the angler, like his loved haunts, is ever awake and fresh
with eagerness to hear and talk about even very familiar
phases of his chosen sport. As between wet and dry fly
fishing, extremes are widely separated; and indeed it seems
impossible to fish the dry fly upon an ordinary broken
stream. A modest but evidently expert angler, says:
- "Of dry-fishing as a finished art I know nothing. Let me
explain that my remarks in favor of down-stream fishing are
intended to apply only to rivers, or parts of a river where
there is a stream — that is to say, where the water moves
with greater or less rapidity either over a rough, pebbly bot-
tom, or in a smooth channel. In such places it is, I reiter-
ate, my experience that, throwing an ordinary cast of three
flies, more fish are taken down stream than up. But iu the
deep, still pools, which occur here and there on most rivers
where the current is scarcely perceptible, and where, owing
to sheltering banks or bushes, the surface is seldom ruffled,
it is, in my opinion,immaterial whether theflybe thrown up,
down, or across the water, so long as it be lightly laid on
and the fisher keep well out of sight of his fish. In deter-
mining from what direction I should fish a pool of this kind
I should be guided by several considerations, in not one of
which is the up or down stream question taken into account.
In the first place the position of the sun, if shining: to turn
your back to His Majesty is a rudeness for which the trout
will speedily rebuke you by retiring to their private cham-
bers the instant the shadow of yourself or rod falls upon the
water. Then obstructions must be looked out for. Under
those fringing alders on the opposite bank lie some of the
heaviest fish in the river, but it is a long cast to reach them,
and hazel and mountain ash grow thickly on this side.
Here, then, we must disregard all question of up or down
stream, and take such point of vantage as may offer. And
here let me, in passing, emphasize "Red Palmer's" sound
advice anent learning to cast with both hands. In such a
position as I describe the ability to make a long left-handed
cast may be a vital necessity of the situation."

Now, as to "striking." I was careful to oonfiDe my heresy
on this point to stream-fishing also, but it is my opinion that
in many cases, even in pool and lake-fishing, the fish hook
themselves. The illustration of the blowing out by fed fish
of a piece of stone taken by mistake for bread or potato, has
not, I submit, any bearing on the question. A piece of stone
is not a sharp barbed hook, nor does a trout, iu taking
sunken bait, dash at it, as he usually does at surface food.
I say usually, for sometimes trout, and particularly the wily
monBters which lark in quiet holes by tree roots, etc., have a
knowing habit of sucking the fly quietly under, and when
this is the case, striking is invariably necessary to prevent

in fishing for these old stagers, to pitch the fly— one only
should be used — on to something which overhangs the haunt
of the fish slightly above where he lies — a leaf, piece of root,
tussock or grass, or edge of the bank — whence it may natur-
ally tumble cflf, and be carried by the current just to "his
lordship's larder.

Finally, as to choice of flies. Perhaps I did not make my
heresy on this point sufficiently clear. What I wished to say
was, not that it is immaterial what kind of fly is employed,
but that, given a supply of the ordinary well-proved patterns,
it is not necessary to the success of any particular imitation
that the original be upon that particular watf r at that par-
ticular time. On arnviug at the stream side I select a cast of
flies varying in size, colour and character according to the
state of the water and climate conditions prevailing, and
with this I continue to fish while like conditions obtain, re-
gardless of what fly may be on or off the water during that
period. Some of my friends, on the contrary, keep watch on
the JDsect life around them, and when a rise of aoy particu-
lar fly comts r>u, stop to put on an imitationof it, if they have
not already one on the cast. I cannot find tbat their creels
are any the heavier for thf sp freqnent changes, nor does my
experience lead me to believe that a fly like "Hofland's
Fanoy," for example, ceases to kill because the Yellow Dun,
say, is thick on the water and no brown fly is visible; but, as
I stated at the outset, I merely in these jottings give my own
impressions, and would not wish to form of my opinioi s a
Procrustean bed in which to bind down the other anglers.

As to the reel or winch. Notwithstanding what many of
the fishing books say against a multiplying reel, I always pre-
fer one. I have used a 2-inch multiplier for fourteen or
fifteen years, and have lost far more fish from not being able
to get in the slack line quick enough, even with its aid, than
from the inaction of the reeh Then with reg trd to the run-
ning Hoe. The beBt that 1 know of is the ''Acme. " It is
constructed of silk, with a very fine strand of tinnealed cop-
per wire running through it. The wire gives a little weight
aud considerable strength to the line, and prevents it from
kinking up; but it must be used with care, for if yon do get
it entangled you soon spoil it.

In selecting the line, it is very necessary to adapt it to the
rod, for if you use a light line and a stiff rod you cannot get
the line out properly, and if a heavy line with a pliible rod
you soon strain the rod.

The gut or casting line should be moderately stout at the
upper part and tapered down to the point, and let it be of the
very bost quality you can get, and if stained a dull blue color
is less perceptible in the water than when it is white. It is
far more economical to buy the most expensive gut than to
whin off your flies or lose a fish by having an inferior article.
Flies are commonly made with a loop on the gut, to be passed
through a corresponding loop on the casting line. A much
neater plan is to cut off the loops and tie the two pieces of
gut together by a fisherman's knot. Never go without a land-
ing net. The most convenient is that with a telescopic
handle and a folding ring. The handle should have a hook
fixed on to the upper part of the butt length, and let the
handle with net attached, ready for use, hang suspended
from the creel strap that crosses your left hrenst. A pair of
wading boots or stockings, a good poeket-kuife, a piece of
india-rubber, with which to strengthen oat the gut, a wicker
creel, aud something to eat, drink and smoke, and (with the
exception of flies, of which I shall treat in my next), yon are
equipped for a day's sport.

I now come to the artificial fly, and there is no subject on
which anglers differ so much as to what assortment of flies
is!necessary.

Some anglers will carry as many as 100 kinds in their
book, while others are content with three nondescripts of
quite an unnatural appearance, aud pretend they can catch
fish as well as those who go prepared with a large variety.
Walton names nine, beBide caterpillars, and Cottou mentions
69, while Ronald describes very many more to choose from.
David Foster speaks of 31. My experience has taught me
that about a dozen assorted flies are uecessary aud sufficient
for all praotical purposes, but they should represent in size,,
shape, and color as nearly as possible the natural flies which
frequeDtthe water on which you are fishing. In determin-
ing what colors to use, it is deEirable to look at both natural
and artificial specimens through clear water from under-
neath, as they then appear quite different to what they do
when viewed out of water.

The late John Hammond, of VTinchester, designer of the
Wickham's Fancy, showed me this through a cleor bottomed
glass decanter.

In calm weather aud smooth water one fly at a time is suf-
ficient; but in rain, wind, or broken water, two, three, or
even four flies may be used with advantage. a3 y. n not only
give the fish a variety to choose from, but yon can thus find
out which kind they" are taking and adap1 your cast to their
taste. "Various opinions prevail as to wet and dry fly-fish-
ing, and in this matter again, if we want to deceive trout,
we should follow nature as closely as possible. On a dry,
quiet day, the wings of the natural fly are dry, and when it
falls on the water some time elapses before they become
saturated, and until then it floats on the surface. Give your
artificial fly two or three flioks backwards aud forwards be-
fore you finally throw it. You thus shake the water out of
it. But on wet or very windy days the natural fly soon be-
comes wet with rain, or from the broken surface of the wa-
ter, and at such times let the artificial sink a few inches be-
neath the surface, and if the trout are feeding, fishing in
this manner is most deadly. At night I have generally
found wet fly-fishing answer best, even when there was no
rain, and I attribute this to the natural fly becoming damp
with dew and sinking. When it is thought desirable the use
more than one fly at a time, break the gut line at the requir-
ed point, aud tie the ends in a fisherman's knot; but before
drawing the half hitches together pass the end of the gut at-
tached to the drop-fly through, having first made a knot at
the end to prevent itB drawing. The drop-fly will thus stand
at a right angle to the casting line, and should be about three
inches from it, and the trout will not be likely to come in
contact with it when seizing the fly.

It does not very often happen that you hook two trout at a
Lime, and after you have hooked them the difficulty is to get
them into the landing-net, as they are pulling against each
other, in divers directions; but if you can accomplish this
difficult feat with fine gut, you may reckon yourself an angler.
The most nsful flies for Reneral purposes I consider to be
the Red Spinner, Maroh Brown, Blue Don, Green and Grey
Drake or May-fly,Coachman, Alder, Sedge, Black Gnat. Cooh-
y-bonddhu, Wickham's Fancy, White Moth, aud Red Palmer.
The latter I have used in all weathers and seasons for nearly
fifty years, and believe it to be the best general fly there is,
although, strictly speaking, not a fly, but an imitation of the
caterpiller commonly called a Palmer, from its wandering
habits.

Monroe A. Green has been appointed superintendent of tin

the almost instantaneous ejection of the lure. It is well too, Caledonia Hatohery, N. Y.» in place of Seth Green, deceased

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Sept. 22

AUCTION SALE OCTOBER 18th, AT 10 A. M.

-=i CATALOGUE OF n&-

TROTTING STALLIONS, v MARES and GELDINGS, /. COLTS and FILLIES.

PROPERTY OF P. A. FINIGAN, SAN FRANCISCO.

FOR SALE AT AUCTION, On Thursday, October 18th, 1888, at 10 A. M.
AT THE BAY DISTRICT RACE TRACK.

%5~ Horses can be seen at the Track on and after the 10th of October, when they can be driven and examined as to soundness and gentleness. "^gj

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO. 20 Liedesdorff Street, San Francisco.

FROM WHOM CATALOGUE MAY BE OBTAINED. —

No. 1 —CHRISTMAS.

Black horse; 15.3 hands; foaled 18 1.
Sired bv SANTA CLAUS, Record2:17W
Dam, Mary G., by Blondin, eon of Imp. Sove
SANTA CLAl'.s, bv strathraore, sire of 22 in
First dam, Lady Thorne, Jr., by Williami

brino.
Second dam, Eat?, bv Highland Chief,
Third dam. by McGowaa's Halcorn, sonof VLrj
Fourth dam. by Highlander, boh of Scott'B

lander.
Fifth dam, by General Taylor.

reign.

■:.(> list.
Mam-

gin i an
High-

No, 2-CABTOOS, (Standard) No. 2308.
Bay horse ; 15.2 hands ; foaled 1S77.
Sired by W1SSAHICKON.
First dam, Hamilton Mare, by Norfolk (thorough-
bred.)
Second dam, Nelson Mare, bv John Nelson.
Third dam, McCormick Mare, the dam of May
Howard, 2:21.

No. 3— ST, NICHOLAS.

Bay colt; 15.3 hands ; foaled 1886.

Sired byCHRIsT\MAS. (No. 1.1
First dam, Graves's Mare, (No. si by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta) by Bell Alta, son of

Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred )

NO, 4 -CALIFORNIA.

Brown colt; \IH hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHKiSTllAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Lotta, (No. 9) by Lexington,

No. 5— CoMSTOCK.

Black colt; 1 5 J£ hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CARTOON (No. 2.)
First dam, Mary G. (No. 10) by Blondin, son of Imp.
Sovereign.

MARES, GELDINGS, COLTS,
FILLIES.

No. 6— NEREA.

Record, 2:23K, Standard.
Chestnut mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1873.
Sired by JOHN NELSON, Bon of Imp. Trustee.
First dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor, Bon of
the Morse Horsa.

NO. J -SEMINAR A GIRL.

Standard. -Bay mare; 16 hands; foaled 1879.
Sired bv GEO. M. PATCHEN, Jr., sire of s in 2:30 list
I First flam, Nerearec. Z:23K by John Nelson.
Second dam, by General Taylor.

NO. 8-CSRATES' MARE.

Bay; 15.2 hands, foaled 1878.

Sired by ECHO, sire of Gibraltar, 2:22jg, Belle Echo

2:20, Echora2:23Ji and 3 others in 2:30 list.

First dam , f'jll sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Second dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.

No. 9— LOTTA.

Bav mare; 15.3 hands: foaled 1872.
Sired by LEXINGTON, sire of Norfolk.
This mare was brought to this State bv Mr. Gage at
the same time that be brought Katie Pease, and was
represented to be thoroughbred. She gives every ap-
pearance of it, save as to her disposition to trot, w'bich
is remarkable. She could show a 2:30 gait to wagon on
the road, which was the onlv discipline she ever had
at the trot. The dav I bought her she showed me a
mile in 2 ;32 to wagon. Her produce shows the same
tendency to trot.

NO. tU-MAKTU.

Brown mare; 15.2 hands.
Sired by BLONDIN, son of Imp. Sovereign, thorough-
bred of great renown.
She was bred by Col. Charles Jennison, late of
Kansas, and was broucht to this State by Ben Ekers.
She showed me a trial run most remarkable under the
circumstances. This is the dam of Christmas.

No. il-LILUE

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1854.

Sired by CARTOON, (No. 2.)

•a, Nerea, record 2:23)4, (No, 6,

Second dam, Sallie Taylor by General Taylor.

No. I2-MOI.ME.

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1881.
Sired by SANTA CLAUS, record 2:17>*.
First dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 8,) by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta, )"by Bell Alta, Bon

of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred.)

NO, 13— A I. CE.

Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 18J3.
Sired by CARTOON, (No. 2.)
Dam Lotta, No. 9, by Lexington.

No. 14- JIM.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 18S3.
Sired by ED. CAHILL.

First dam, Graves' Mare, No. 8, bv Echo.

Second dam, fult siBter to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,
sonof Williamson's Belmont.

Third dam. by Peacock, thoroughbred.

ED. CAHILL, by Irvington, full brother of Arthur-
ton, the sire of Arab,2 :16Ji, Joe Arthurton, 2:10}4,
Bonanza 2:29 Hi

First dam, by Duke McLellan, sire of Maid of Oaks
2:23.

No. 15— PARDEE.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands; foaled 1855.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. l.

First dam, Nerea, record 2:23}£. No. 6, by John

Nelson.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. J6-L1DV WASHINGTON.

Bay filly: 15.2 hands; foaled 1884.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam, GraveB' Mare, No. 8, by Echo.

Second dam, full siBter to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,

Bon of Williamsou'B Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.

No. 17-CAHIIX.

Chestnut gelding; 16 hands: foaled 1884.

Sired by ED. CaHILL, see No. 14.

First dam, Seminary Girl, No. 4, by Geo. M. Patchen

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, record,,2:2j$£, No. 6, by John

Nelson.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 18- PACIFIC.

Bay gelding; 15.2handB; foaled 1884.
Sired by CHRISTMAS. No. 1.
Dam, Lotta, No. 9, by Lexington.

No. 19 II VI TIE

Bay filly; 15.2 hands; foaled 1884.
Sired by CARTOON, No. 2.
Dam, Mary G., No. 10 by Blondin, Bon of Imp. Sov-
ereign.

No. 20— MAI D.
Gray mare; 16 hands; foaled 1884.
Sired by ED. CAHILL, (see No. 11.)
Dam, by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.
Second dam, by Owen Dale.
Third dam, by Stockbridge Chief.

No. 2 1-EMILIC.

Brown filly; 15.3 hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Nerea, record 2:23J.£, (No. 6,) by John Nel-
son.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

NO. 22-BABV.

Bay filly; 15 hands; foaled 1886.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 8,t by Echo.
Second dam, (full Bister to Henrietta,) by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred).

No, 93 -PRIDE.

Bay colt; 15.2 hands; foaled 1886.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

First dam, Seminary Girl No. 7, by Geo. M. Patchen,

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, record 2:23*4, No. 6, by John

Nelson.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 24-DOL

Bay filly; foaled 1887.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

First dam, Seminary Girl, No. 7, by Geo. M. Patchen,

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, record 2:23j£.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

NO. 1 5— PINK.

Bay filly; foaled 1887.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

Dam, Lotta, No. 9, by Lexington.

No. 26— RONDO.

Imported thoroughbred single-footer. ThiB is one
of the finest single-looters in the State. Without fear
of contradiction I can say he is the best saddle horse
for a lady in California.

Nos. 2 7 and 28— ONE PAIR OF MATCHED

CHFSTXCT SORRELS.

A splendid family team for road purposes that can
trot in 2:40 together and perfectly matched. Sound
and gentle in every particular. Fora private carriage
they cannot be equaled in California.

No. 2 9— JCXIET.

By Harris' Horse, a fine family bay mare, splendid
for a lady to drive or ride, perfectly reliable any way.

No. 30— BROWN FILLY.

Foaled 1887.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam Seminary Girl, No. 7, by Geo M. Patchen,
Jr.

Second dam, Nerea rec. 2-.Z&X by John Nelson
Third dam. Sallie Taylor, by Gen. Taylor.

No. 31— BROWN GELDING.

Foaled 1887.
Sired by CARTOON, No.2.
First dam Mary G.,No. 10, by Blondin.

No 32— BAY GELDING.

Foaled 18S7.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS. No. 1.
First dam, Lotta, No 9, by Lexington.

No. 33-W1LLIAM FOOTE.

Foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
First dam, Nerea, rec. 2:23J£ No. 6.

No. 34-BLACK FILLY.

Foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. I.
First dam, Lotta, No. 9, by Lexington.

Mo. 35-BAY COLT.

Foaled 1838.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam. Seminary Girl, No. 7.

No. 36— BLACK FILEY

Standard, Foaled 1888.
Sired bv CARTOON, No.2.
FirBt dam Holiday by Christmas, No. 1.
Second dam, Nerea, rtc. 2:23 Ji No. 6.

No. 37— EDWIN F.

Bay gelding; foaled 1888.

Sired by NO RFOLK.

Full brother to Alta, can run a mile&rT-42JJ A cap-

ital gentleman's saddle horse and perfectly reliable In

harness.

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HOLSTFIN THOKOl'GHKKFDS of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURKE, 431 Montgomery St., S. F,

HOLSTFIN CATTLE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and ulmiri-jt strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR.B. F. BRAGG, 132 East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

B.T. RUSH, Suisun, Cal., Shorthorns, Thobougfa-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls and CalveB for Bale.

J. R. Dl'RFFE, El Monte, California, Breeder of
high grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull " Cleveland"
(No. 469), sire " Doctor" (No. 171), dam " KiB6" (No.
4241. In service at <5i). Awarded firot premium at
Los AngeleB Eaiz for best Bailor Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Cows for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,
' P. O. BOX 1,678.

SETH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen- Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JOSEPH MAILLIARD. FultoD, Sonoma County,

High Gr.ulu Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

CHARLES CNDFRHIIX, Santa Rosa. Sonou,a
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES HADDOCK, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices, stock handled care
fully-Correspondence bo liclted.

Bay District Association

SAN I'«AS(IS(II.

RACES rf^lfi&a?. RACES.

P. CARROLL. Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbrea runners. Payton and
ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and

recordi-'i. Also s<umj gooil ^r,i(i,.,j Ht<x;k fur s:tli-.

P. L. McGILL, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer<
Beys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN CATTLE— SAN MATKO RAN-
CHO HERD of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low priceB. Wm. H. How-
ard. San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St.. S. F. Catalogue

PAGE BROTHERS.— Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co,
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred HorseB.

S***>KT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns ot the best etri'ns. Catalogues. Addross
jf. PETERSON, sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

w Notice of Entries^

OCTOBER oth to 27th,

Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

Fibst Day— Purse S400. For 2:22 pacers.
Purse 3500. For 2:30 class trotters.
Saturday— Oct. 13tli.
8econd Day— Purse 8500. For f ree-for-all pacers.
Purse 8600. For2:27 class trotters.
Saturday- Oci. SOU..
Third Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Thursday— Oct. 95tli.
Fourth; Day— Purse 8600. 2:20 class.
Friday— Oct. 2 6 til,
Fifth Day— Purse $500. 2:25 class.

Satnrday-Oct. 9 7ui.
Sixth Day— Purse 5500J. Gbeat fbee-pob-all

OPES TO THE WOELD.

Entries to the above close Friday, Septem-
ber 98. Entries to the tt'eat Fn*e lor All
close October 1 5.

Fifth Day— Puree 85000. Gbeat free-fob-all

OPEN TO THE WOELfl.

The Association will also offer liberal purBes for
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to en.
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionateamount of the purse.
T. w. HINCHMAN. Secretary.
augl4 1435 California Street. San Francisco.

C^-POOL PRIVILEGES. S

SITUATION^ WANTED.

As Manager of Stock Breeding Ranch by young
man with experience and good reference. Accus-
tomed to breaking young horses. Address "Mana-
ger" this Office.

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27. 28, 29 and 30, 1888.

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 15, 1888.

FIRST DAY— NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse $450;
first quarter 860; half 876; three-quarters 585; mile
§110; mile and a quarter $130. All paid up entries
over five to be added and equally divided between
each winner,

2— Trotting. Purse 8250. Three minute class for
horses owned in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1b t,
1888. First horse to receive 8150; second 876; third
876

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1888.

3— Fnreka stake. For all ages 550. Entrance half

forfeit, 5300 added; second to receive 8100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4— Running Puree 5150. For all ages. First horse

5120; second 825, half mile and repeat.
5— Running Purse ??200. For two-year-olds. First

horse to receive 8160; second ?50, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.

6 — Trotting Purse 8500; 2:40 class, for horses owned
in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse 8360; second horse 5150; third horse 550.

7— Trotting Purse 87*0. Free for all. First horse
■•"■.v u; second 8176; third 075,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 20.

8 Running-Purse 525,1 for all ages; first horse

$200; aecoud 850; three-quarters of a mile.
0 — Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; 825 entrance:

one-half forfeit; $260 added; second to receive 876;

third to save stakes, one mile.
10 - Running -Puree 516U; lor all ages ; first horse to

receive 5126; second 525; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

All Trotting Races are best 3 In 6, unless otherwise
specified; four to enter and three to start, but the

board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the parse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent of purse, to accompany
nominations.

In all Trottine Races the Rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all Running Races the
Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
to govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot
he\ts of any two classes alternately, if necessary to
finish any day's racing.

In all entries not declared ont by 6 p. u. of the day
preceedlng the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk over.

In all races four or more paid up entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named In entries.

In Trotting Races drivers will be required to wear-
caps of distinct colors, to be named in entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,.
Thursday, November 15, 1889,

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application:
to the Secretary.

dan iee SCTRPHY, President..

H COHN, Secretary. 3:

Horses Purchased oni

Commission.

THOROI CHHKEDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for aid
desiring, for reasonable compensation.
KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW-

Ei. 11 I. AS LEY, Stanford, Kj.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Kv.
S.H. Batighman, Stanford*. Kv..
G. A. Lackey, Stanford, Kv.
Geo. McAHster. Stanford, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

43TA11 work careful and complete. Samples of work
and estimates of expense furnisDed at

Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET,
San Francisco, • - - California- •

1888

^toe gmte anxl jlpartsmau.

2C

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN_ PURSES,

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OP THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

gAN DI1GO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds:
(25 entrance; $10 forfeit; ?25U added, of which S10Q
to second, third to save stake.

2— Hunning--Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500

it -Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse Jl.OoOj

4-Paeirig-3:00 dlasB. Piirse 1500.

Second Ony— Wednesday.

5— Sunning— Half-mile dash, all ages. Ptlrse $250.

6 — Running— One and one-fourth mil© dash, aU
ages. Purse «600.

7 Trot ting— 2:40, fdr country horses. Horses to
hare been owned in the ceuntry sluce July 1,1888.
Ptlrse $51)0.

fl— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $§00.
Third Day— Thursday.

§— Banning— 'three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance; Slo forfeit! §250 added, of
Which SlOOto second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Ptirse S4tJo.

11— Trdttitig— 3:00 class. Parse 31,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Parae $1,2C0.
Fourth Day— Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages-
Purse $350.

14— Bunning— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
§700.

15— Trotting— County stallions.. Horses to have
be*»n owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $5C0.
Fifth Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $PC0.

]8-^Trotting— Free for all. Purse 92,600: $500
added for any horse that trotB in 2:15 or better. If
two or more btirses l rot in 2;l5, the hb'rge making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

lEl-;Rutming— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600, = . 1

$1,600 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-oldB two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 26, 15 and lc per
(ieflt . in trot tin 3 and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses .entitled, to^ one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Bunning races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
beats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries : j close August I. 1888, with toe
Secretary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

A. G. G A VSE>, Presfdent.
r" C A 11HART. Secretary ju?0toc20

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recommend them to every practical Horseshoer in the
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PEDIGREE STOCK.

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for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford*, Devons,

ard Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J. B. Haggln.Esq.. with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR 310DBED and
DAREBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone. '

c. Biirt'E eowe.

•hjul4 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wajsi,

Napa and Solano District

PAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Races to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Tuesday, October £nd\

1— Rtns-NiNG Race— Free for all. Three-quarief* <#f"
a mile and repeat. 325 entrance, ?10 forfeit ; ?2u0 added;
$o0 to second horse,

2— Tbotting— 2:30 Class. Purse< $*M.

3-Tbottixg— Three-year-old. Purse-, 88*.
Wednesday October 3d.

4— Tisoi'TiS-G— 2:20 Class. Pnrse $1000.

o— Pacikg-2,-25 Class.. Pfirse $50fr.

6— Teottes-g— District-?:*) Cfeteif. Ptrrse, ?500.
Thursday, October 4in.

7— HirSriiJG Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance ; ?I0 forfeit,- $250 added; |50 to sec-
ond horse.

S— Trotting— 3 :00 Class. Purge; $690,

9— Tbottiso— District— Three-year-old. Purse, -400.
Friday. October 5th.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, 5800.

11— Teotting— District— 2:30 Class. Purse, 8600.

12— Tbotting— District— Two-year-old. Purse, £400.
Saturday, October 6th.

13— Running SaCJb— Ooe and one^juarter mile dash.
?2o entrance; $10 forfeit ] ?i"-0 added, $50 to second horse.

H— Trotting — Four-year-old and under, gable
Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— TBOTfiNG— Free for all. Parse, $1,000.

OSP* A reserve fund en hand for special races.
REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, vis., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing raees best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each dav at 1 o'clock p. it. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries clo«e Augnst 1, 1888, Willi the
Secretary.

Trotting a"ud Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
Pa >ific Blood Hots* Rules'.

FRED w. LOEDER, President.
A. H. CONKLING, Secretary,
jy7tse29 Napa City, Cal,

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting:

OF THE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Go GaL,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,

OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 & 12.

PACES!

PTTRSES.

races!

*shoo.
RAG'S i

Commencing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9th, knd
continuing duriag the week.

PROGRAMME.

Tl'ESDATf. Oetofeer 9th.

1. Running, three-tin" arte r mile das it, free for all.
Pnrse, 3100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minute ClasS, free for all.
Puree, &0D.

WEDNESDAY, October lOtfc.

„ Running, half-mile and refect, free for all.

Fi&ee;$100. . „. .^

4. VZIlaa, free for all. Parse, $800,

THURSDAY. October 1 1 th.

5 Running, one and ooe-qu;if(<r mile dash, free
for" all. Purse, 31-^0. „

6. Trotting, 2.35 Class, free for all. Purse $30cr.

7. Trotting, nearest to four minutes. Purse, $50.

FHIDAY, "etobcr 19th.

8 Trotting,24-5Cl;i83, tiee for all horses owned In

Third Agricultural District Au'tj, 1/ *S88. Pnrse. *200.

9. Trotting, free fur all. Purse,*100.

Special Purses will be Given by the SoCleiy

Saturday, Oeiobfj- 1 3th.

All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 In 5, in IJarneas.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern Trot
ting and Faring Races. California State Agricultural
Society mien to gbVefn Running Races. Kntranee
fee 10 per cent of purse; to accompany

, _i „ 1 i to_L1. .:.... - rtrt tJr,ninrr IJaW.a flip Ii-

CARSON CITY, NEV.

iri alt Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse is to he
divided Into three moneys, six-tenth'" "'
and one-tenth. Running Races In two

e moneys, six-tenths, Ithree-t^nths,
dnntng Races lh two moneys, seven-
teenths and three-tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more paid ap entries retfiilred to fill, and three
or more horses to start but the Bdnrd reserves the
right to hold the entries and start the raeen with a
less number, ann" deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two rac03, alternately, or to
call a flpedialra^e between h ats; also to cliftng etna
day and hour of ahy face if deemed necessoij ■ zl\
a walk-over, a horse is only entitled to fts own entrn^ce I
fpflftnrt nne-^'f of tne entrance received from the
olheTeVtrTee-o-f said r».C A horse ^""^."JS^S
entitled to first money onlj-, excet.. "hen aigBUuarjg
the field, then the first and third moneys, .* I™ ™r"
ters must be declared oat the day previous to the ra«e
they are engaged in, before 6. P. M. or he required to
start. . ..__ #B.

All entries for a race to close -wim tne
President or Secretary, at Willow, Septem-
oer SO, 1 88S, at 1 0 o-clock P. M.

The Board of Directors will have charge of the
track and grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the rules are strictly enforced, and
parses and BtakeB will be paid when the Judges have
rendered tueir decision, and before lei'ing the stand.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be f urniBhed
upou application to the Secretary. Raoes to start at
1 o'clock p. m. sharp.

W.C. JICRIMK'H, President.

W. V. FREEMAN Secretary. seltocO

FOXHOUND PUPPIES,

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
<j 1JKI each, 8, E. J/ISOHEB, 211 Sutter St, S. E

Ormsby County Agricul-
tural Association.

DISTRICT PAIR.

Carson City, Nev.

$7,500 in Purses and $2,500 in

Premiums
SEPTEMBER 24 to 29 inclus
SPEED PROGRAMME.

3fonday, September 24th.

1-Runnino- Half-mile dash. Free for all District
IrtrrseB. Purse, $100; $75 to flr»l horse; $25 t* second.
Enfrnncje free.

2-— TKoffEio — 3:00 Class. Free for all Distric*
horses. Purse, $250 j 6rs6 horse ?150; second box&e $75:
third horse |2o.

S— Running — One mile da&b. Purse, ?100; iirst
hoWe $75; second $25. Free for all District horses.
Entrance free.

Tuesday, September Sotli

4— Selling Pnrse, S250, Of which 850 to second, *25 to
third; for three-year olds arid trpwardsj horses enter-
ed to be sold for $1500 to carry rwle weights; two
pottnds a"owed for each $100 down to ?Wi. then one
pound for each $100 less down to $400; selling price to
be stated tbrottgh entry box at 6 p. m. day before the
race; one mile.

5-Nevada Stake — Rnnning; for two-year-olds
(foals of 1SSG 1 ; $25 entrance, $K> to accompany nomina-
tions; $15 additional for starters to be paid' in before
6 p. sr. day previous to the race; 10 percent, of stake
money to go to racing fund $200, added; second horse
to save stake; three-quarters mile.

9— Tbottlsg Stake— For two -year-olds. Mile and
repeat. Purse, $300.

7— Tbotttwg — 2;35 Class. Free for all District
horses. Pnrse, $300.

Wednesday, September 26th.

8— Koveltt Race— Running. Purse, $300. One and
one-half milee; first 'half-mile, $50; first mile, $100;
first to finish, $150.

9— Trotting— 2:40 Class, Free for all horses that
have never beaten 2:40. Pnrse, $1,500.

10— Pacing Race— Free for all District horses.
Purse, $609.

11— pACrNG— 2>40 Class. Pnrse, $250.

Thursday, September 2 J Ui.

12-^Tbotting Stake— For three-year^lds. Purse
S30C,

13— Run XGtg— Half-mile dash. Purse, $1000; five to
enter, three to sEari; 10 per cent, entrance fee. En-
tries will close with Secretary *fc 6 p. it. on September
IS, K88.

if — Trotting— 2:45 Class. Free for all District
borseS. Purse, $250.

Friday, September %S(b.

15— Running— Free foraH ages. Three-quarters of
a mile. Purse, $250.

16— Trotting— 2:27 Class. Purse, $000.

f7— Running — One and one-half mile da?b. Purse,
$300.

18— Teottin<?— Gentlemen's Roadsters; owners to
drive; half-mile beat*; best three in five. Prize, a
handsome buggy whip.

Saturday, September 2UiIi.

19— Great Fifteen SIile Race. Entrance $50; $300
added. Each rider to be allowed five horses, to be
ehangert at the end of eacn mile. Each rider to be
allowed five men to assist him in changing' horse3.

20— Trotting— 2:23 Class. Purse, $1000.

2i— PAO'iN-a— Freefor all. Pnrse, $800.

22— ConSOI-aTion Purse— $250 ; for all horses .that
have xun at the meeting and not won; one mile; first
Su'arter. 150; first half, *75j first to finish, $125. En-
crarr^e free.

SHARKS AXD lONftlTlOSS.

Nominations to stafe^'i musrbe made to fie Secre-
tary on or before the first fey of Ausust, 1888, Entries
for'the purse must be made tHU^Yys preceding the
race, at the regular time for closing entries as desig-
nated by the rules. Those who have nomrwted in
Stakes must name to the Secretary in writing which
ifce* wil1 start the day before the race, at 6 p. M.
HnT<=er=r entered in parses can only be drawn by con-
sent of rhe Jrtdges.

All horses entered for District ptirr?e« must be owned
and kept in Nevada an-.' California, east of the Sierra
Nevadas, for six months prior to day of race.

Entries io all trotting: raees will close
August TBO, wiili tne Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more €o start in
all races for purses.

National'!1 rot ting Association Rides to govern trot-
ting races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
Rules to govern running races, except as above.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
0vey unless otherwise specified; five to enter and
thr*e to start. But the Board reserves the rich* to
hold a less number than five to fill, by the withdrawal
of a proportionate amount of the parse. Entrance
fee, 10 percent, ott parse, to accompany nomination.

Ni'ional Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the KVrd reserves the right to trot heats of any two
clasf.^!. al£CTD*1elv, if necessary to hnigb any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
frhtmnce money raid in. When less than the required
Hthnb4TOt starters appear, they mi»y contest for the
entranc »»oiiev, to be divided as follows; WX to the
first and 33 ,'t to"*he second.

Horses that distance the field will only take first

In all' the foregoing stakes th*> declarations iare void
unless accompanied by tlie money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes.declaratious
aft jftAnitted for a small forfeit.

In all ritC*8 entries not declared out by 0 P. M. ot the
ilav pr-ice-'dln^Mie nice, shall be required to start.

Where there id ttttrfe than one entry by one person.
or in one interest, tlic particular horse they arc to
start must be named bv 6 V. X. the day proceeding the
race. No added m»ney paid for* walk-over.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be reirmred to wear
caps of distinct colore which must be named in their
entries. ., . „,„

Each day's races will commence promptly at one

o'clock.*. S ,.. ,,F.E. rre.ldent

All entries must be directed to

JAMES l». XOKKEt !$«►>. Secretary.
jly7tee22 « arwon «'i«y, XCTwda.

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SIXTH AVENUE AND D ST.
Choicest Brands of

Wines ana Cigars.

A Dellgbffnl Resort.
Telephone U85. 3S 3. B. Pl< BEV. Propr.

Business College, 24 Post St.

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SAN JOSE FAIR.

September 24th to 29th
INCLUSIVE.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

- OF THE—

San Mateo & Santa
Clara Oounty

Agricultur'l Association

No. 5.

JI«M)AV. Sei)tem1>er 24ili.

1— Tbotting Purse $21,0. For Santa Clara County"
Palo Alto Stock Farm barred. For thiee-year-olds.
Colts must be owned by the party making the entry
prior to June 1, Jt88, to be eligible to this class,
Other races this day for local horses.

Tuesday, September 55th.

2— TboTxIKs — Pnrse $400. 2:35 class.

3— Teotting— Garden City Colt Stake. For three-
year-olds. Closed April 1st with seven entries.

4— Tbotting — Santa Clara County Colt Stake. For
two-year-olds; mile and repest. Closed April 1st
with thirteen entries.

Wednesday, September 26ili.

5— RuNNtad Stake. For two-year-olds. §25 en-
trance, S10 forfeit, 8200 added; $50 to second horse,
$25 to third. Non-winners this year allowed five
ponnds. Turee- quarters of a mile.

6— Running— Free purse ?200. For all ages. £50 to
second horse. One and one-eighth mile3.

7-Tbotttng— Purse $800. 2:S0- class.

8— Tbotting— Purse 5*00. Three-minnte class.
Thursday, September *9tli.

9— Running— Free purse $200, $50 to second horse.
For all ages. Mile and repeat.

10 — Tbotting — Purse $500. 2:27 class.

11— Tboittng — Purse $600. 2:22 class.
Friday, September 28.

12— Running — For three-year-olds. $25 entrance,.
$10 forfeit; $200 added; $50 to second horse: $25 to-
third. One and one-quarter miles.

13 -Running- -For all ages. $50 entrance; $25 for--
feit; §260 added; $100 to second horse; third to save
entrance. One and one-half miles.

14— Pacing— Pnrse ;400. 2:23 class.

15— Trotting— Vendome Colt Stake, for two-year-
olds, mile and repeat, closed April 1st with nine
entries.

Satnrday, September ?9(h.

18— Running— Free parse $$00, for all ages, $50 to
second horse. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.

17— Ttotting— Purse $600. 2:25 class.

18 -Tbotting — Parse §1,0x0. Free for all.

Entries to close with the Secretary, Wednesday,
August 1st, 1888.

CONDITIONS.

In all trotting and pacing races, purses divided as
follows; 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent, to
second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth-
All trotting and pacing races best3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association rules to g'-vern trotting and
pacing, and rules of the State Agricultural Society to
govern running, except as herein sifted.

The Board reserves the right t » trot of run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race
between heats, also t« change the day and ho.tr of any
race if deemed necessary.

The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society will
co-operate inthe management of the lair.

For a walk-over in any race, a horse is only entitled
to its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance
received from the other paid up entries of said race
and to no added money.

A hofife winning a race is entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first and
third monev.

In ntl the foregoing stakes the declarations are
void, unlees accompanied by the money.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3 .

All colts properly entered in district stakes, if sold,
ar" entitled to start in such race.

If it is tne opinion of the Judges, before starting a
race, that it cannot be finished on the closing day of
the Fair, it Slay be declared off or continued, at the
option of the Judges.

In all trotting and racing races, five or more paid up
entries required to till arid three or more to start,
but the Board reserves the right to hold the entries
and start a race with a less number and deduct a pro
portionato amount of the purse; provided, however,
that the Board hereby reserves the right to declare a
race off when there are less than three to start.

Trotting and rncing colors to be named with all
entries. . m _

When lees than the required numbtruf (starters ap-
pear, thev may contest for the eiuriiucL* money only-
divided 06 'i and33X-

Racesto commence each da» at - P, if.
Our track has had a thorough coating of loam, an»
Is now the heat and faateBt track in the ^t-itt.
Entrfea close August |. i 88*.

K. TUPHAJB, PrcNffleiit.
S. H. BRA Utt. Secretary. p-lftseM

THE BOHAHON

SULKY!

BEST MADE
rerfeft Ridin;

Breaking Carls.

Qohanon Carriage Co

Ifll-ICaOrdfO Ate.,

9 CHICAGO.

Send for Catalogue.

myl3

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTOX & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

32 California Street, BanPranciaoo

Refers by permission to " Breedor at.
aull6m mao," Ooriwpo&deaM SoLlc!

206

^Ixjc fjfrvtottUx and j&porismatt.

Sept. 22

Annual Fair and Race Meeting

OF THE

Fresno Fair Grounds
Association.

OPEN to the WORLD.

Commencing SEPTEMBER 25,

niiu CuDtinning Four Days.
$7,000 in Purses and Premiums.

Entrance fee, ten per cent. In all Itaces, four moneys,
50. "io, 15 and 10 per cent.

SPEED PftOGRAMAlE.
First Kay, Tuesday, September 25ili.

1. Running— Six Hundred Yards and «Repeat-
Purse, $200.

2. Match race— lr.oon; ¥1W iiddud by Association.
P.Mickle.brg, Bedford,

K Giddings, b g, Minot.

3. Stallion Race— Purse 5500. Open to all Stallions
owned in Tulare, Merced, Kerne, Mariposa and Fresno
Counties. Entries closed July 1st, 1S&S, with the fol-
lowing horses:

S. In. Struube, Fresno C'al , b s, Apex.

S. N. Straube.

J. II. Lively,

J, R. Jones, " "

C. H. Bowers, " "

H. H. Helman, Viflalia "

J. N. Ayres, ' "

J. Donahue; Fr^no, Cal.,

br a, clovis.
b s, Harbora.
c s, Day Break,
b s, WaterfortL
b s. Pasha,
b s, Bay Rose.
'" 3, Congressman.

Second I>ay, Wednesday, September 26tli

-1. Running-One Mile Dash. Turse, §250.

5. Trotting— 2 :.'M Class. Pnrse, S-100.

6. Trotting— Three Minute Class. Purse, $250.
Third Day, Thursday, September 77th.

7. Running— One Mile and Repeat. Purse, $300.
S. Running— Half Mile and Repeat. Purse, $250.

». Running— Purse, $150. For all two-year-olds
owned in Tulare, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno and Kern
Counties. Half mile and repeat.

10. Pacing— 2:29 Class. Purse, $100.

li'iirtla imy, i riday, September 28th.

11. Running — Three-Quarter Mile Dash. Purse
250.

12.— Trotting— 2:35 Class, Purse, $250.
13.— Trotting— Hughes Hotel Stake. Free for all.
Purse, $500.

$&00 Reserved for Special Races.

CONDITIONS.

All trotting aud pacing races best 3 in 5, to harness,
unless otherwise specified. Six to enter and three to
start, but [he board reserve the right to hold a less
number than six to fill, by the withdrawal of a propor-
tionate amount of the purse. Entrance, ten percent,
on amount of purse, to accompany nomination. Any
hor.se distancing the field will only be entitled to first
money .

American Association Rules to govern all trotting,
pacing and running races, but the board reserve the
right to trot heats of any two classes alternately, or to
trot a special race between heats; also to change the
day or hour of any race if deemed necessary,

A horse making a walk over shall he entitled to only
one half of entrance money paid in. When less than
required number of starters appear, they may contest
for entrance money paid in, to be divided as follows:
lj{'i)i to first 33J6 to second.

In all entries not declared out bv 0 p. m. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start'

When there is more than one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they are to start
must be named by six p. m. of the day preceding the
race.

If in the opinion of the judges any race cannot be
finished on the closing dav of the meeting it maybe
continued or declared oil" at the option of the judges.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en-
trance under Rule 3fi.

Racing colors to be named on entries.

In trotting races the drivers shall be required
wear caps of distinct colors, which must be named
their entries.

These last two rules will be strictly enforced.

All races to be caned at 2 p. si., sharp.

.Entries to all the above races to close
wltli the Secretary atll P. M. Saturday.
Sept. 15. 1888.

All eutries for exhibits must be made prior to Sep-
tember 25th. It wuuld be better in order to get -good
accommodations for stock to notify the Secretary as
early as possible the number of head and kind you
intend to exhibit, so we can arrange for them. Al-
th"UKh we have a hundred boxstalls on the ground, we
find it necessary to build more, on account of advice
from parties intending to make exhibits. Send for
catalogue

LEWIS LEAt'ii. President.
N. I. BALDWIN, Secretary.

jy2ltoBep27 P. O. Box 571, Fresno, Cal.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal

I Alexander's Abdallah, 15,.
Sire of 6 In 2:30 list.

tico

rH CD
H

r-3

(Alinont, 33

| Sire of

j SI trotters and 2
pacers in 2:30
list.

Sally Anderson. ,

Bambletonian, 10,
Sire of 41 in 2:30 liBt.

[Katy Darling

fMambrinn Chief, 11.
| Sire of 6 in 2:3011st.

f.

I

I liurtcusf .

I Messenger Duroc, 10G
Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also
sire of Elaine, dam of Nor-
■J laine, yearling rec. 2:31J.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
L Wre of 9 in 2:30 list.

( Hambletonian ,10.
| e of 41 in 2:30 list.

inet, by Roe's Ab-
dallah Chief,

i [Colossus, son of imp,

| Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign.

[(See Brace's American Stud-!

Book ) | Maid of Monmouth,

L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 18S8, for article and description.

O
«

(3

f Hambletonlan, 10.
! (Ryadyk's)

[ Bolivar Mare .

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash- ("Burr's 'Washington.

Han.nl e ton ian, 725

j Guy Miller..

ington

! Emblem ! Tattler, 300.

{ Young Portia..

{Dam by Abdallah, 1.

(Pilot, Tr„ 12.
. { 1 Telamon,

(Tellta e \ Flea.

Mambrino Chief, 11.

Porlia by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1883, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - - Proprietor,

L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

Harry E. Carpenter, M.0.CV.S.

VJETERINAKV SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Outario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada,
,i"-.:";' Kidgliugs Castrated.
Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St
Residence, &CC Howcrd St., San Francisco,
aulllf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
aud Histology. The Williams' Prize, '8i-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 California Street.

FITZGERALD A CDMiix Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZAHD, M.R.CV.S.L-,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GBADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.

Lameness ami Surgery a Special!}'.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

San r*ranelMco, (ftearMarke,

Open Day and Nlglit. Telephone. No. 33fi9. iyils

SUBSCRIBE FOB THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

"fe-

L. C. SMITH,

? o

Sg 3

5 « Is)

r r W

o s 01

ffilanufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
SYRACUSE. N. Y.
4. Dtmonstration of the Shooting- Qualities of the "Ii. O. Smith" Gun.

At tLe Cleveland Cartridge Co. '8 tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the "Smith" gun won first Iliouej In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amou 1(83,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b*Bt average in the 9(1 class. In the 90-
class (won the 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th: in the 70 class it
cook ( tand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-clasB, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by (he nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. 0. SMITH.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND JPRICE LIST. augCtf

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Bred

Polled Angus and Short- m

horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

BARON VALIANT NloOSZ

S. N. STRAUBE,

I*. O. Address, • ■ Fresno, « ;il

^Fairbanks' Standard Scales

1 AGON STOCK

SCALES

— rort-

Hay, Grain,
Produce &c.

Dullt with

CATTLE
FENCE.

Portable Scales, Grain & Warehouse Trucks all sizes and descriptions.
63^* >See our Scales BpetiuUy made/or weighing Jockeys! "^3

• Bend for Illustrated Lists to -

ALTAVILLE RACES.

October 4th, 5th & 6th,'88.

SPEED PROGRAMME.

I" Knee for Saddle Horses, 6u0 yards and repeat for
a poise of H0.QO.

2. Hacefor District Running Horses, one half mile
and repeat for u purse of $20.00 firBt horse 915, aud
second horse $5. 00.

3. Trottlngitnd Paclnp Race; free for all trottere
and pacers without a rtcord up to date; distance one<
mile and repeat. Purse $25.00; Orst horBe $16, second'
horse SiO.iO.

4. Kace for Running Stakes for all ages; one mile-
and repeat; purse $50! first horse, |25; secoi.d horse,
*15; third hort.e, 910.

5. Race for Trotting purse of $50, for all horses with
record of 2:27. Three to enter and two to start. One
mile, best two In three; first horse. 935; second horse,
915.

6. RunniDg Race for District Horses, for purse of
:-_-'; first horse, 925; second horse, $15 and third horse,
|10. Distance one half mile and repeat.

7. Bunninc Race for all ages, distance three-Muar-
ters of a mile and repeat, for purse of $3-5; first horse,
925; second horse, 910.

6 Runniug Race, free for all ; one-half mile and re-
peat; for a purse of 9100; first horse, 975 ; second horse
$25.

a. Handicap for District HorseB. for parse of 926;
first horse. 915; Becond horse, 910, distance b!x hun-
dred yards and repeat.

10. A parse of $M> for the Fastest Lady Riders, dis-
tance one mile and repeat: first lady, 935; second lady,
915.

Entrance Fee 10 percent, on all Races. Positively
three horses to start in all above races, or othe:wise
the purse will be declared off. The race to be strictly
governed by the California State Agricultural Society
Roles.

All entries close on October 1st, 1888.
POLITICAL SPEAKING <£• BARBkCUE!

Will be held on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH.

Some of the most Eminent Speakers of California
will be present to discuss the Political Issues of the
day. Both (Political Parties will be represented.
Among the Political Speakers will ue Hon. John A.
Kgan. of Amador; John P. Irish, of San Francisco;
Hon. A. Caminettl, of Jackson; Samuel M. Short-
ridge, of San Francisco, and others.

Bids for Race Course Privileges will be open till
September 20th.

For any information applv to
J. H. Walter, Manager, Altaville, Calaveras Co. Cal.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON "FTTARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

line ■* arness. Horse Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attend«d to.

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.

We have for Private Sale selections of toe follow.

ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great

Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOR HIGH-CLASS STOD PURPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COACHER9. TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRADGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DORHAMS, DETONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
AKGUS, AYRSHLRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES. "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ES9EX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, &c.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

exhibitioTpoultry

Supplied to win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTTNG and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

I'IDK.I'.il STOIHAtJIMS,

105 PITT srREET, SYDNEY. NEW SOUTH WALES.

J eglsterefl "'able Address "PEIHUKEK"

nrSfteow

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
A UCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDDOT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

A i d every other desoription of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Oar Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for lifteen
yenre successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

FAIRBANKS & HUTCHINSON, w * ot» market sx„ b. *| »

REFERENCES

(By permission).

ARIEL LATH80P, ESQ., SETH COOK, E6y.,

J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.
90 Lel<1e»dorfr Street,

San rr»a«!tico,

1888

%ht grjeste mul j^prrrtsmaix.

20

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depo
iTownsend Street, between Third and Fourth Street?
San Francisco.

12:01 P | Cemetery and Menlo Park..,

7:15 a

8:30 a
10:30 a
•8:30 p

4:30 P
•6:10 P

6:r
11:45p

•8:00 a
0:03 a
•10:02 a
4:36 p
5:42P
6:40 p
17:50g

10

..Santa Clara, San Jose, and..
Principal Way Stations

-| i 9:03 a
... I *10-02A
... f 5:*2f

J | 6:40P

10 ;30 A | Almaden and Way Static ns | 5 :42 p

tfrjj? A| $ GUroy, Pajaro, Castroville, j, HSiJg*

7 :60a if

8:30A ■< ....

3:30 r| (

Hollister and Tree Plnos... .

,-10:02*

8:40 r

I 18:35 P

+7.:^A|(™..Watsonvllle,APtOB,Soqael il'^-St

•f iISpII (Capltola)and Santa Cruz }| £:***

^i -pai . i i Monterey and Santa Cruz, Sunday 1 I .«.«_
T7-S0A[ j Excursion Train... j ' t*-35p

o-)n a I ( Soledad, PaBO Robles, Templeton ) i R..n _
8,3t)AIUSanLalsObispo)AWay Stations, i I "■WF

a— Morning. p. — Afternoon.
•SnndayBexcepted. tSnndaysonly {Theatre train Sat-
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only '2.A
miles staging between Templeton and San Luis
Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through

rate 18.50.

Special Round-trip Tickets, at reduced rateB— to
Qilroy and Paraiso Springs.

Special Notice— Round-trip tickets to the famous

Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any

of the Company's Ticket Oflflces in San Francisco

Rate, 97.80.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

For Snndava onlv i SoW BUNDAT MOENTNS;
Dor Sundays oniy,^ for return eaiae ^y^

FoxSaturday, ( Sold Sattjeday and Sunday only
Sunday and ■' good for return until following Mon
Monday, t day .inclusive , at the f ollowlngrates

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

Sun.

Tkt.

Sattn
Mon.
Tkt.

MiUbrae

Redwood

Fair Oaks

Menlo Park...

s

75
1 00
100
125
125
125
1 50
150
1 75

t 50

65
SO
1 10
1 25
1 40
1 50
1 60

Mount'n View
Lawrences

200
2 25

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

San Jose

Qilroy

Hollister

Pajaro

Watsonville ..

Aptos

Loma Prieta..

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Castroville

Monterey

Satto
Mon
Tkt

31 no
450
500

5 00

6 10

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsem?
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. B ASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH ,

Superintendent Asat. PasB. k Tkt. Agt.

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRLAWN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE alBO contains deficriptionB and
grees, and prices of

ONE III M>RFI> AM> SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage In breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with fiTst-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins Btrains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Tf onng Tmtters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young Btallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

rflTTTji HATl? P'DTPTF PT AW ls strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
±HHi Ull rj-r JXlUn rjjiill anlmalfer sale is printed in the catalogue. ~

chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person,
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing; interest irom
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Pur
All stock sold

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:132, the fastest Btallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (9 7),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:151; Jim Jewell, 2:19£; Modoc,
2:191, etc. Limited to 30 mares at SI OO the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Air ft o (9548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to SO mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:251, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Itfaximns, (SI 75),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc,
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; £&-
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the Eeoson, or
$80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 390.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28jan52

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing; Co.

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIER,or "Chicago" CARTS.

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO TKE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DlVISIOf-
of its line for i eacblng with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FBANOISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE HOST CH A EM JNO

Summer and Winter Kesort of the
Pacific Coast,

with Its beau tii ul Groves and delightful Drtvee, Trout
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of ehooting
may I* had in season.

THE SAT OF MONTEREY

Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
aenda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions, In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superioT
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise fox aporta.

"rffE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ABB TJN8UBPAS8ED,
ha Tine a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pare white
Band for Burf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x60 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOOjrcX A5D SANTA 4RI7.

IB VTA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
and Monterey, each of which abounds In game In greet
variety- Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck., Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dallj
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PUBIS
SIM A, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorta are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE,

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets

Jl be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DObS
when carried in Baggage Care and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs receved In Baggage
Care.

a*-In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, It is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Gnnstaken apart »pon.
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars. _ _

TICKET OFFICES— PaBBenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia Station, and No 618 Marketifc.. Grand
Hotel A. H. R. JUDAH,

C. BAS8ETT, Afl«t, F»o» and Tkt Agent.

Superintendent, JjO

ALSO DEALERS IN

Exercising, Road,

VILLAGE and

DOG CARTS.

MANUFACTURERS OP

CAERIAGES, BUGGIES, FARM and SPRING

WAGONS.
201 and 203 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.

E, E. ABIES. Manager.

Send for Catalogues.

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

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REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire liBt of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the'
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced BerbahireB, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reaaonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

4febB9

AMtKEW SMITH, Redwood City,

Or at 218 California Street, San Francisco.

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHERWOOD'S CEJ-EBKATED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henry Bull,
Doable B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, In cases of 1 doz, quart bottles each,
Brunswick Club (Pure Old Bye) and Upper Ten (Very Old and Choice).
t3T For excellence, purity and evenness of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies Imported
Fhe only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be Improve

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
trains leave and are due to arrive at
San Francisco.

LJIAVII
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TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 7:30— 8-00—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11 : 00— 11:30— 12-00— LJ-30
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EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 v. m., inciuaiva. also
at 8:00— 9:01) and 11:00 p.m.

TO FKU1T VALE (via Alameda) -•9:30— 7:C0-'12-0O

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FROM FRUIT VALE (via East Oakland)— 6:25-6:55
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•Sundays excepted. tSatnrdays excepted; ISundaya
only, ^Monday excepted,

standard lime furnished by Lick Qbbervatoby.

4. 8. TO WNJE, T. H. GOODMAN,

jy 1 Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. A Ttk Agi.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
99 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OV

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties ol
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green, Hon. J. D. Carr.

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P. Sargent, Esq., Hon. John Bogob
Sargents. Colusa,

Hon. L. J. Robk, Hon. A. Walbath,

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Haggik, Esq., San Francisco
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin P. Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery AReii, Itfu
Estate Agents.

Being tli o oldest established Drm in the llve-stuok
business in this Coast, and having conducted the
Important auetim siili-a hi this line for the past
fifteen years, anion itting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel jutitk'd in claiming unequalled faclll*
ties for disposing of live stock oi every description,
either at auction or private sule. Our liBt of corree-

fiondents embraces every breeik-r mid dealer of proni-
nui !'■■ upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling ua to
give full publicity to animals plantHl with us fur sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will bo made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and eaU's
made of land of every description. We are author-
Ized to refer to the gentlemen whose naineB are
appended,
ond KIM.? I' A 40..22 Montgomery Sirpnt

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»ne gallon making on" hundred gallons of wash.
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Special discounts and terms to agents and large
consumers, For samples and other Information up.

L^MIEA HOUGH. Agents for Pacific C
116 California St., Suii Frauds ■

1 17aepU2

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Sept. 22

THE IMPROVED DANDY CART.

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for Two HorseB -• ■■■■■■- » 45 °°

Full Lazv-Back put on any Bize Cart for 54 00 extra.

Plain Cushion, extra, §2 00.

There]i8 no weight on the shaft.
It comes direct on the axle near the
collar; consequently there can be no
springing of the axle. It has dou-
ble collar eteel axle and steel tire,
Norway boltB, second growth gear
and is made np first-class in every
respect. It is the best cart manu-
factured.

'MAUD S" Truss Axle

Agents for the celebrated

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Mand S" Truss Axle Snlky Price $135 OO

^ J. I. C. High Aroh " " 125 00

" J. I. 0, Kegular " " 100 00

Breaking Carte, Speeding Wagons, Road Carts
and Vehicles in great variety. We have the largest
carriage repository on the Coast.

Send for Catalogue. Address,

TRUMAN, HOOKER & CO.,

421 to 427 Market Street, San Francisco. si

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS.

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feh. 14 and 15, 1888, The Parker won
frstand third prizes, taking SI, 200 out of the $1,500 cash prizes, heating snch shooters as 0. W. Budd, \V.
0 (iraham (England), Frank Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United States,
oecaoBethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun." — N. Y. World.

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and 11, 1887. the leading prizes and beBt average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 8, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and best average during the five days.

AT CHAMBEHLIN CARTRIDGE CO.'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, 0. , Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won S900 out of the $1,200 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker woo first prize in WORLD'S: CHAMPIONSHIP from such shots as
arver, Bogardua, Cody, Stubbs, Erb aDd others.

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HORSE OWNERS!

The
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Veterinary

Remedy for

past Twenty

Years.

Recommend-
ed and Used
by the Best a
Veterinary j
SurgeonBOf
this country. '■

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results than a whole bottle of any liniment or spavin cure
mixture ever made, ■ — si

Every bottle of CAUSTIC BALSAM sold is war-;
ranted to give satisfaction. Price $1.50 per. bottle.'
Sold by druggists, or sent by express, cta.ar{jes paid,1
with full directions for its use. Send for descriptive <to
Hilars, testimonials, &c. Address
LAWRENCE, WILLIAMS & CO. Cleveland, fi.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R— Josle Bow), ont of Belle H
(Rex — Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising. PriceB reasonable, apply to

7 W. I>. HOWE, 1827J Bush Street.

DO YOU WANT A DOG .'■

DOC BUYERS' GUIDE* L

Colored plates, lOO engravings fi
of different breeds, prices they are I
worth, and where to buy them [(
Mailed for Id Centn. • ■
ASSOCIATED FANCIEftS, I
397 St Eighth EU Philadelphia, pa. \

IMPORTANT SALE

Thoroughbreds!

Get of WILDIDLE and JOHN A,

Oat of M.-VV D, ELLA DOANE and

other noted mares.

PKOPEETY OF

H. C. Judson, Esq., Santa Clara,

To be sold at 11 A. m. at

FAIR GROUNDS,

SAN JOSE,

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 1888.
KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers

Catalogues now ready, n

HORSE BOOTS, enj

a

OS

RACING MATERIAL CfQ

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street,

San Francisco.

HORSE BOOTS!

J. 0'KANE, - - 767 Market Street,

San Francisco, Cal.

AGENT FOB

Toomey's Truss Axle Sulkies,

HARRING & CAMP'S RACE GOODS,

Dunbar's Hoof Ointment, Gombault's Gaustic Balsam,

Dunbar's Colic Cure, The J. I. C. Bit,

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Largest Turf Goods House on the Coast.

PRICKS REASON ARf E-

sciui for Catalogue

Headquarters for all Latest Improved

Dairy Machinery, Apparatus and Supplies.

Pool Privileges

AT THE

BAY DISTRICT TRACK

AND AT THE

OAKLAND RACE TRACK,

For one year, from Oct. 1st, 1888, will be Bold to the
highest bidder,

MONDAY, SEPT. 21th, 1N88.

O&f* Bidders will be required to present their bide
IN PERSON to the committee ntl2o'o!ock, 8ept.24,
1H88, at the, BECBBTARVS OFFK '1C, J«S California
Street, No bids by letter will be entertained, unleBS
presented by an authorized person at the hour and
date ftbOYB named, T. W, HINCHMAN,

fl Secretary.

The DeLAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR.

Extracts all the cream from milk, freehand Bweet, ab it comes from the cow, without setting or holding. la
not effected by extremes of climate. Increases the yield and improves the quality of butter, greiitly adding to
the profits in dairyine. Over UN) of these most valuable machines are in constant use on tins Const alone, many
thousand in the United States, and all are proving so profitable that many dairies are using two or more
De LavalB.

It is now a well established fact that the Separator Increases the yield of butter from 15 to 20 per cent., and
even more in some parts of this State, while the quality in nmny instances has been greatly improved as is
shown by comparison of market returns before and after the introduction of the Separator.

Four sizes and styles of De La vols now in use:
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Steam, Water and Horse Power Buitable for driving.

Complete Outfits furnished and fully guaranteed.

For further particulars regarding these and our other popular dairy improvements, caU or address,

G. G. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Francisco.

STUD DOGS

RUSH T., (A. R. R. 8751), winner of second and
special. Ban Francisco, 1688. Fee 3S5.

HIKE T., (A. K. 8.D., 0436). Winner of two firsts
and five trprclale. Fee t2G.

Pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Patti Crooteth
T., and Iriah Setter Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
ElcboT. for Bale.

No hotter bred nor handsomer animal" can be had
anywhere. A. B. TRUMAN.

I'l.t'llO KENNELS,

37 t«l« Bash street, s f.

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correctly Posed nncl Characteristic
PBOTOURAPHS.

Especial attention given to Instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

PLAGLOK'S GALLERY,

Corner 9tli ami Market Streets.

Telephone 3184 <

^gp^^s^f^^^^^^

Vol. XIII. No 13.
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1888.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

Stockton Fair.

THIRD DAY.

September 20th — The attendance on Thursday was notice-
ably better than on the two preceding days, but yet by no
means so great as the excellence of the programme offered
Bbould have been attracted. Fourraces were liBted, in each of
which the betting was rather light, there being a pronounced
favorite in every one of the events. The track had been
placed in good condition, and the sport began promptly.

First Kace — Trotting, for the 2:35 class, had three starters
in the tirst heat. Ben Ali, the favorite, trotted at Sonnet's
wheel to the three-quarters, she having the pole, and
doing the quarter in 0:37i, the half in 1:13. When straight-
ened into the stretch, Ben AH was given his head, and won
easily into 2:25i, Perihelion being distanced. Pools: BenAli
§60, Sonnet $14, before the second heat, in whioh Ben Ah
led all the way and won in a jog, the quarter being 0:36,
the half 1:11, the mile 2:26J.

In the third heat Ben Ali wes off his feet from the quarter,
and could not b9 settled until about the last turn was reached,
when Sonnet was eight lengths to the good. Thence into the
wire Ben Ali trotted fast, Sonnet winning the heat by three
lengtns. Time, 0:36, 1:11$, 2:24$.

The fourth heat was a jog for Ben Ali, Sonnet breaking and
losing six lengths to the quarter, and saving distance only
because BenAli was pulled down to a jog. Time, 0:3b 4-5,
1:11$, mile 2:30*.

SUMMARY.
September 20th— Trot line- Pacinc Coast; 2:36 class. Purse 51,000.
J. A. Goldsmith's b g B«n Ali by &. M. Patcben, dam by

Sportsman ■ Goldsmith 112 1

Palo Alto's b m Sonnet by Bentonian — Sontag Dixie. Dustin 2 2 12
W. S. Ray's b h Perihelion by Admiral -Flora by Black Prince

Donatban dls

Time, 2:254, 2:£6*, 2:24$, 2:30J.
Pools: Ben Ali §50, Sonnet £40, Perihelion S6.
Second Race — For the 2:27 pacing claES, there were four
horses listed. Gold Leaf had the call in the pools before the
start, and ran even higher after the first heat, no pools being
sold thereafter, Gold Leaf took three heats and the race with
ease, never being extended, the time being 2:21, 2:224, 2:20£.
In the second heat Little Hope was distanced, second- money
going to Ned Winslow and third to San Diego.

SUMMARY.
September 20th. Pacing. Pacific Coast; 2:27 class. Parse $500.

Pleasanton Stock Farm's ch f Gold Leaf McDowell 111

by Sidney — dam Fernleaf. .

L. J. McCord's b g Ned Winslow McCord 2 2 3

by Tom Benton — dam by Dave Hill, Jr.

H. C. Airhart'e b g San Diego Welch 3 3 2

by Victor— dam throughbred.

W, B. Bradbury's ch g Little Hope Dustin dis

by Tempest, Jr. --dam Willow Blue Bull,

Time, 2:21, 2:214, 2:20£.
Pools : Gold Leaf §40, San Diego *10, field S7.
Third Race— A four-year-old stake, had but two starters,
Steve Whipple a stronq favorite over Dubec. The favorite,
as in the preceding race, had everything his own way. Never
being hard pushed, although Dubec held his position
throughout each heat from the quarter to the wire, and
Beemed to havo a bit in reserve. In the third heat Steve
"Whipple broke from the start and went half way to the quar-
ter before recovering, Dubec opening a gap of twenty lengthB.
Whipple then settled and overhauled his haDdsome competi-
tor, and when at the distance flag Dubec lost his feet and the
heat, Whipple winning by two lengths in 2:28.

SUMMARY.

September 20th, Trotting, Four-year-old stake.
C. Needham's b s Steve Whipple by Chrisman's Harubletonian

--Twist Parker 111

L. J. Rose's b g Dubec bv Sultan -Lady Dey Maben 2 U 2

Time, 2:26, 2:2:*, 2:28.

Pools -Steve Whipple, ?40; Dubec, S13.

Fourth race— The Mambriho Wilkes stakes, entrance $75,
with $200 added by Col. Irwin Ayers, owner of the stallion.
For produce cf Mambnno Wilkes. This brought five hand-
some 3-year-olds to the score. The race was taken in Ihree
straight heats by Jennie Wilkes, a bay filly of tine size, form
and action. John \V\, a bay colt, was second in each heat,
and will train on. Black Diamond persisted in galloping
through the tirst heat.

SUMMARY.
September 20th— Trotting— Mambrino WilkeB Stake. ?75 entrance,
82C0 added by Colonel Ayres; tbree-year-nld produce of Mambrino
Wilkes: four moneys, 60, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

W. H. Post's b f Jennie Wilkes by Mumbrino Wilkes .... Jordan 111
J. P Waterman's be John W by Mambrino Wilkes, dam Guernsy

mare Hamilton 2 2 2

T.Shaw's br c Pedro by Mambrino Wilkes Parker 3 dia

G. MoBher's blk g Black Diamond by Mambrino Wilkes Knler 4 dis

A. T. Jacbeon'a be Wilkie Wilkes by Mambrino Wilkes. .Jackson 5 dis
Time, 3:06,3:064,3:03,

Fourth Day.

Friday was the great day of the fair in point of attendance.
The business houses and public schools were closed, and
especial efforts made to induce general mterest, with flatter-
ing success,

The vehicles present were tallied as they left the grounds,
and eleven hundred and three were counted. Presuming
that three persons came in each, and estimating the crowd
fairly, eight thousand would not be too high a figure.

Both stands were crowded, the stretch was filled and the
paddock well sprinkled with people. The day was warmer
than Thursday, but yet not uncomfortable, and the racing
began promptly. The sport was good throughout the after-
noon, the leading interest, of course, being the free-for-all
trot in which Stamboul, Arab and Lot Slocum met. Manj
prominent horsemen visited Stockton especially to see that
race and they were rewarded by a contest as exciting, as any
previous meetiDg of the great trotters.

First race. — The first race of Friday was a half mile and
repeat with four entries. The starter had much annoyance
in getting the horses off, and after the first heat it was appa-
rent that jobbery of some sort was being attempted. Lida
Ferguson was strong in the pools, but was plainly pulled
and the heat taken by Sleepy Dick in 0:49. The pools
being Lida S25, Sleepy Dick $14, Field $6.

In the second heat the rider of Lida Ferguson pulled the
mare into the fence soon afier the start and stopped her,
Johnny Gray reaching the wire first in 0:493-. The attempt
to throw the race was so patent that the judges displaced
Barton and Leonard, putting Hazlett on Sleepy Dick in place
of the former, and Cook on Lida Ferguson. The heat was
declared "no heat," and Caleb Leonard, the rider of Lida
Ferguson, was suspended for one year.

When sent off for the nest heat under the new riders,
Lida Ferguson had it all her own way, and won in 50 sec-
onds. Johnny Gray and Springwater were then sent to the
stables and Lida Ferguson and Sleepy Dick sent for the last
heat, tlie former winning in 54 seconds easily.

summary.
September 21st— Running. Half mile and repeat.

Willitt's ch m Lida Ferguson Cook 2 0 11

Starkey's ch g Sleepy Dick :.. Hazlett 10 3 2

Owen Bros.' g g Johnny Gray by Sbiloh— Margery Howson 4 0 2 ro

Lowry's blk h Springwater 3 0 4 ro

Time, 0:49, 0:49-1,0:50, 0:54.

Second Race— The great evant of the day and of the fair
was that nest on the card, a free-for-all trot, with Stamboul,
Arab and Lot Slocum listed. Before the race Arab sold in
the betting for $100, field $30, and again, Arab §100, Stam-
boul $20, Lot Slocum §7.

The horses were tapped from a good start for the first
heat, Stamboul breaking on the turn, and Arab leading to
the quarter in 0:33£ by eight lengths. To the half Stamboul
partly closed the gap. the half being done in 1:07 1-5, but at
the three-quarters Stamboul again broke and lost several
lengths. Maben soon straightened him out however, and he
came down the stretch v ry fast, finishing at Arab's wheel,
the heat being done in 2:16, a quarter of a second better than
Arab's bent previous time. Before the second heat ihe pools
were Arab $100, field $13. Id the second heat Stamboul
held his own with Arab to the quarter in 0:33. and the pair
went to the half like a span in 1:05, and in the same way to
the three quarters. When rounding into the straight Stam-
boul broke, but soon caugnt his stride and fairly out-trotted
Arab down the stretch winning by a length in 2:15$. The
crowd cheered wildly and the belting changed, Arab selling
for $55, field $ 100. The horses were sent off »t the third
score for the third heat, Stamboul t-howing the way to the
quarter in 0:33, and the half by two lengths in 1:05. To the
three-quarters Stamboul broke and placed Arab by five
lengths at the head of the stretch, bnt Air. Rose's grand
stallion would not be denied, and came so strongly that at
the drawga'ehe was a length ahead, when Hickok began to
drive and got Arab to the wire winner by a head iD 2:17£.

The crowd rushed again to the pool box and the betting
again veered, Arab selling for $100, Stamhonl $50. Lot
Sioenro withdrawn. The fourth heat was token by Arab,
the gelding leading to the quarter by a length in 35, when
Stamboul broke and lest ft dozen lengths. Atthebnlfin
1:08} Arab had things his own way and thence, home jogged
easily taking the heat and race in 2.22}.

SUMMARY.
Sep. 21, Trotling, Free for all.
O. A Hickok, b g, Arab by Artburton— dam Lady

Hamilton Hickok 12 11

L. J. Ros>, b s, Stamboul by Sulfan- FleetwIoR

Maben 2 12 2

A. Gonzales, b g, Lot Slocum by Electioneer— dam CSJen-

cora Sbaner 3 3 3d

Time, 2'lGl,i:16l12-.m, 2;22J,

Third Race. — A trotting race for the 2:22 class started four
fast ones, TempeBt, Gus Wilkes, Alcazar and Thapsin. In
the pools Tempest was sold at $100, Field $30, and the
favorite took the first heat in 2:204, easily.

The second heat was a surprise, being won by Gub WilkeB
after a lively brush down the stretch with Tempest. Alca-
zar seemed out of sorts and trotted irregularly, although
Maben at intervals was able to settle him and got splendid
speed from him. In the third heat Dustin and Gub Wilkes
coming up behind Hickok and Tempeet, locked his wheel in
Hickok's. Hickok then cut Gub over the face with his
whip, and after the heat Duotin claimed interference. The
complaint was disallowed. The heat was hard driven
throughout, Tempest and Gus Wilkes finishing closely, the
former winning. The times were 36^, 1:11, 2:23.

Tempest took the fourth heat, Gus Wilkes zigzagging
badly, despite Dustin's skill. Times, 35J-, 1:11, 2:24J,
Thapsin showing a good rate of going and crowding for the
heat, and finishing third. It was so near dark after the
fourth heat that the judges postponed the final heat until
the succeeding day.

FIFTH DAY.

Saturday was well suited to racing and trotting, being
just warm and a slight breeze. The attendance was much
less than on Friday, but a goodly number, perhaps four
thousand, were present. The unfinished race of the pre-
ceding day waB called at 12 m. and the horses Bent off after
repeated scoring. Tempest led from the wire, with Guy
Wilkes trailing and Thapsin shutting Wilkes in. At the
three-quarters it was Tempest and Guy Wilkes, and a pretty
race down the stretch, Tempest getting the whip end being
sent for a record, which he got at 2.19, placing another Haw-
thorne in the 2:20 list, Guy Wilkes second, Thapsin third.
Alcazar fourth.

September 22d— Trotting. 2-22 class.
L. U. Shippee's b m Tempest by Hawthorne, dam not traced

Hickok 12 2 11

J. A. Duslin's b g Gus Wilkes by Mambrino WilktB-Fancy

Dustin 4 112 8

E. H. Miller's blk g Tbapsin by Berlin— Lady Hubbard

Smith 2 4 4 3 3

L. J. Rose's b s Alcazar by Sultan— Minnehaha Maben 3 3 3 4 4

Time, 2:20*, 2:23, 2:24$, 2:19.

Second Race — A stake for three-year-olds was won by
Direct, the favorite over Moses S. and Ben Davis. The first
and seoond heats were very easily won, Direct being slowed
to let the others save distance. In the last heat Ben Davis
showed some pretensions, and pushed up so strongly that
Direct waB given the whip to win. The times for the heats
were, first, 37£; 1:13}; 2£8£; second, 35, 1:10, 2:29; third,
36 J, 1 14$, 2:30.

SUMMARY.
Sep, 22. Trotting. Three-year-old stake.
Pleasant Stock Farm's, bike. Direct by Director— Ecboro

McDowell 111

L. D. Shippee's b c, Moses S, by Hawthorne, dam by Cramers

— Blackbawk WbitiDg 2 2 3

B. O. Holly's, 8 g,— Ben Davis Kenney 3 3 2

Time, 2:28*. 2:29, 2:30

A running race for two-year-olds was next on the card, but
only Serpolette appeared and galloped a mile to save, ridden
by Howson.

Third race, speoial, pacing, with three fast entries, Yolo
Maid, Gold Leaf and Almmit Patcben was awaited with high
expectations, which were more- than met. The performance
of Yolo Maid was phenomenal. By pacing in 2:16£ she
sliced 1£ seconds from Gold Leaf's three-year-old pacing rec-
ord. She was driven by John Goldsmith, and demonstrated
that beside having a flight of speed 6he can stay. The race
was the fastest ever won by u three-year-old, aDd GoldBmith
is not averse to matching the Maid against AdoDis. She
paced her heats out, without a waver and almost without
turniDg a hair. There is lots of reserve power in her which
cannot bat lower her record in the future. The pools before
the rar-e were Yolo Maid $100, Almont Patcben $30, Gold
Leaf $10.

In the first beat Gold Leaf piloted the string to the half in
J:10, doing the quarter in 35£. To the three-quarters Yolo
Maid took command and drew away down the stretch win-
ning by two lengths in 2:10A, Gold Leaf second. With the
pole in the eecond heat the Maid went to the quarter in 35,
and half in 1 :09A, Almont Patcben, pacing strong and hold-
ing her almost levtl. Around the turn positions were the
same, lut when in the straight Patcben was carried off bis
feet, and the Maid won easily in 2:16$ as before. Patcben
second and Gold Leaf aloi g the road. Tho third beat from
a pretty start was very fast to the half, the horses being
bunched, with* Yolo Maid perceptibly leading. To the quarter
in 323, and the half in 1:05$. From the half the Maid left
her competitors, Gold Leaf breaking on the stretch and

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Sept. 29

Patchen slowing, and won the heat and race in 2:18 the
time which had previously given Gold Leaf a world's record.
Almont Patchen second, Gold Leaf third.

SUMMARY.
September 22d-Pacing. Special.
0 K floppin'e b f Yolo Maia by Alex. Button, dam by Dietz s

St. Clair Goldsmith 111

Mr. Billup's b s Almont Patchen by Juanita— Glady.. Sullivan 3 2 2
Pleasanton Stock Farm's cb m Gold Leaf by Sidney, dam Fern-
leaf by Flaxtail McDowell 2 3 3

Time, 2:16i, 2:1GJ, 2:18.
Fourth race— A $700 purse for the 2:27 class had five
starters which sold in the pools before the race as follows:
Kopie Mc $80, Franklin $30, field $12, Ed. Barbaro and Ha-
Ha. Considerable delay in scoring made the crowd impatient
but the horses were finally sent off well Franklin and Rosie
Mo fighting to the[ three-quarters, doing the quarter in 36 and
the half in 1:10. From the upper turn Frankliu was in com-
mand and took the heat in 2:21, Rosie Mo second, Ha-Ha
third, Ed fourth and Barbaro barely saving distance. Be-
tween heats Franklin sold for $150, Rosie Mc $40, field $15.
The second heat was like the first, the race being between
Franklin and Rosie Mc to the head of the stretch, where the
gelding drew away, despite the use of the whip on Rosie, and
won in 2:22£, Ha-Ha Lhird, Ed fourth, Barbaro distanced.

Before the third heat Franklin sold at $50, field $12.
Again Franklin and Rosie Mc. trotted, span-like to the
stretch, down which both horseB were given the whip,
Franklin winning a close heat and the race in 2:20£, quar-
ters 36, 1:10.

SUM M AST.
Sep. 22. Trotting, 2:27 clasi. Purse 8700.

Charles Davis, br g, Franklin by General Eeno— dam un-
known Donatnan 111

G W Woodward's, b m, Rosie Mc.by Alex Button— dam

Bosedale GoldBimtb 2 3 2

Houser & Soule's br b. Ha Ha by Nephew— dam by McCrack.
en's Blackbawk Soule 3 3 3

A. T Jackson's b g. Ed.— by Irwin Davis : Jackson 4 4 3

OwenBro's. g r.— Barbaro Wilson 6 diet

Time.2:25i, 2:21, 2:20*.

Fifth Race — The last race of the meeting was a two-year-
old stake, with two starters. Margaret S. and Vesolia. The
pools were Margaret S. $40, Vesolia $13. Margaret took the
first heat with apparent ease, the quarters being 0:37, 1:13
and the mile 2:34*. Vesolia barely saving distance. The sec-
ond heat was all Margaret's way to the lower turn, she lead-
ing to the quarter in 0:37f. the half in 1:13*. Around the
lower turn Vesolia cloBed the gap, and in the stretch fairly
oat-trotted the favorite, winning by two lengths in 2:29£.
The betting was mixed, Margaret S. leading, however. For
the third heat a good score was made, and Margaret was
driven to the quarter in 0:3Si, the half in 1:16J. From the
half Vesolia placed herself, and won easily by two lengths in
2:32f.

SUMMARY.

September 22d- Trotting. Two-year-old stake.

L J Rose's b m Vesolia by Stamboul— Inez Maben 2 11

Pleasanton Stock Farm's b m Margaret S. by Director— May

nay McDowell 1 2 2

Time,2:3Ji, 2:29J. 2:32|

LADY EQTJESTBI4NS, STOCK AWARDS, PAVILION EXHIBITS, ETC.

On Saturday, between heats of the 2:27 class, trotting, the
equeslriene?, of whom several had signified a willingness to
compete, were invited to the stretch and displayed superb
manege. All the ladies present were Stocktonians, and noted
in society circles "for fondness for equestrian exercise.

Miss Annie Smith had much the better mouut, her horse
being a free, easy galloper and fencer, which gave her an
advantage. She sat well, jumped a hurdle with light hand,
and won first.

Second was presented to little Mis3 Frankie Cewell, petite,
of eleven years, who rode without saddle, and deserved high
commendation for the grace and firmness shown. Her little
black pony was stiff in a shoulder and refused to jump, but
went through its paces prettily, and with its sunny faced
mistress received lond plaudits.

The third award was handsomely won by Miss Edith
Bailey, who might well have taken first if she had been bet-
ter mounted. Her horse while a very tine saddle animal was
by no means the equal of Miss Smiths. Miss Bailey was
quite at home on the saddle, and when in jumping a bar her
horse Btumtled,g the graceful rider displayed rare skill in
retaining her seat, and steadying the horse. The riding was
an attractive feature of the programme.

STOCK AWARDS.

The stock exhibit was not in all respects satisfactory. The
animals when strung out along the track for parade made a
Hoe more than a half-mile long only. The interest, as
gauged by the attendance, was not great, being chiefly shown
by a contingent of shrewd farmers of the more thoughtful
sort, who soent hours in close study of the various breeds
present. The judging was not completed until Friday, and
as i rule of the society prohibits the furnishing of an official
list to the press until after the directors shall have formally
passed upon it, we are compelled to give the premiums aB
awarded by the judges.

In I>urhams the showiDg was not large, and the work of
the judges consequently was not onerous. Such as were
shown were of typical form, and in better condition than is
usual, looking less like prize Christmas beef.

Three-Year-Old Cows.— Fourth Bell of Forest Home
first; Jessie Maynard, II, second, both of Mr. Uugers Forest
Home herd.

Two- Year-Old Cows. — Jessie MayDard VIII, fiist; Belle
Amelia X, Becond; both also of Forest Home herd.

Yearlings. — Oxford Rose, first; Nevada Belle, second,
both owned by Mr. UDger.

Heifer Calves— Oxford Rose, XII., first, owned by Mr.
Unger; a heifer belonging to Mr. L. u. Sbippee, second.

Holsteins — Three-year-old bulls. Pio Pico, Asylum herd,
first.

Two-Yeau-Old Bolls — El Ouerro, first, owner, F. H.
Burke, Menlo Park.

One- Year-Old Bull — Netherlaad King, first, owner, F. H.
Burke, Menlo Park.

Bull Calves— Lodi, fir3t, Asylum herd; Stockton, second,
owner, E. S. Beecher, Stockton.

Cows— Two-year-olds. Coronette, first, owner, F. H.
Burke, Menlo Park; Daohess of Oak Grove, second, Asylum
herd.

Cows — One-year-old. Boulanger, first, owner, F. H.Burke,
Mtolo Park.

Heifer Calves — Bontji Lincoln, first, owner, F. H. Burke,
Menlo Park; Xebec, Becond, owner, E. S. Beecher, Stockton.

Jerseys— Three- Year Old Bulls — Waterman, tirBt, owner
H. S. Sargeant; Earl Marmaduke second, owner, Levi Car-
ter. Bull calves— Aloha S. first, owner, H. S. Sargeant.

Turee- Year-Old Cows— Lady Maud first, owner, Thos.
Warde; Sargeaut'a Daisy second.

Two-Year-Old Cows — Amy Piatt first, Lockeford Bell
second, both ownod by H. S, Sargeant,

Yearlings— Mod je ska 6rst, owner H. S. Sargeant; Oak-
land Queen second, owner, Thos. Warde.

Best Herd— H- S. Sargeant first, Thos. Warde second.

Horses — Road stallions, four years old. Hawthorne first,
owner, L. U. Shippee; Mount Vernon second, owner, J. A.
McCloud.

Two- Years-Old— Harry N. first, owner, N. Neville; Nut-
grove second, owner, Ed. Topham.

One- Year-Old— Cherokee Prince first, owner, "W. A.
French.

Mares — Fours Years Old— Balladin first, owner, L. U.
Shippee; Bohemian Girl second, owner R. E. Stowe.

Mares or Geldings. — Two years old, Dew Drop, first,
owner W. F. Jordan; Eitty Vernon, second, owner J. A.
McCloud.

Best Mare. — Two-year-old. Lorina, first; Oasis, second,
both owned by Mrs. Lucy P. Goff.

Roadsters. — Team. Lady Washington and mate, first,
owners, Sargeant Bretherer Fearless and mate; second,
owner B. E. Harris.

Best Sucking Colt. — Trotter. Brentwood, first, owner B.
Harris; Pilot, second, owner, L. U- Shippee.

Best Sucking Filly. — Trotter. Roxey, first, owner L. U.
Shippee; Blondy, second, owner W. A. French.
pavilion exhibit.

Despite the strenuous efforts of Secretary LaRue, the
pavilion could not be arranged before Thursday morning.
Exhibitors were laggard and many of the displays had to be
fetched from Sacramento where they had been in the State
fair. On Thursday, however, every thing was in order and
ou that evening the exhibition was formally opened by Pres-
ident Sbippee. An oration by General N. C Chipman of
Tehama county was delivered, in which a resume of the
history of the industrial interests of the State during the
General's long residence was made. Much statistical infor-
mation of value was embodied in the address, and the con-
clusion reached that in agriculture and stock raising the
future of California and particularly of the central belt
promised a prosperity greater than was dreamed of by the
Argonauts. General Chipman's peroration was brilliant, and
elicited long continued applause, when he said:

"I Bee in my prophetic vision your treeless plains covered
with perpetual verdure, great forests of golden fruit, and
wide-spreading meadows of emerald grasses; beautiful homes,
surrounded with all the comforts of an advanced civilization;
churches and schools everywhere; a clean healthy, moral,
happy people, a self-reliant, self-supporting, self-respecting,
God-fearing people. I see along your lines of travel and
among your homes charmed towns and villages, where all arts
of the architect and the landscape gardener have supple-
mented the cultivated taste of the people, to show that tbese
heaven-sent gifts are worthily bestowed. I see this aspiring
and ambitious city of Stockton, where your products are now
gathered, and where we are now assembled, a iarge and pros-
perous center of trade, holding to our metropolis the relation
that the city of Philadelphia holds to the metrpolis of the
East. A million people in that future that rises before me
will enjoy this fair land of yours, and claim it as cheir heri-
tage. You and I, Mr. President, may not see this in the flesh,
but the boy and girl are before me who will witness this
crowning glory of this heaven-blessed land, now all our
own."

The new pavilion erected by the society daring the past
year, at a cost of Borne thirty-five thousand dollars, ib com-
modious and an ornament to the city. It is in the form of a
Greek Cross, and affords much more room than was found
necessary for the last show. One arm of the cross in the
gallery has been finished with a floor suitable for dancing,
and that portion of the building contained most of the spec-
tators in the evenings, attracted by the music and the lovely
faces and brilliant costumes of Stockton's multi-fairest, by
far the most interesting portion of the show. To those un-
fortunates, less susceptible to the moviDg power of rareBt
beauty, attractions in the way of wagons, agricultural im-
plements, fruits, creals and all the lesser items which go to
make up the agricultural show, were offered. The display
of vehicles was excellent, both in variety and quality. The
hest part of the wheeled exhibits were the carriages, Stockton
being especially distinguished for the nnmber of fine private
equipages owned by its citizens and used on the good driv-
ing streets during the soft evenings almost throughout the
year. The showing of fruits demonstrated that San Joaquin
County can produce as fine grapes and citrus fruits as any
other part of the State. Considerable unirrigated fruit was
shown, which in size compared favorably with that to whioh
water was applied, while in color and firmness it was better.
The showing of handiwork by Stockton's good housewives
was ample and attested the tracing which the coming gener-
ation will receive. The Art Gallery was well tilled but the
pictures could not well be studied under favorable gaslight
because the hall was used as a dancing gallery. As a whole
the pavilion showing was fairly good, and since exhibitors
have learned that they can have sufficient room in a good
and well situated building, it will be better in future years.

The Oreeon State Fair.

The Twenty-Eighth Oregon State Fair opened on Monday,
Sep. 17. In spite of the rain the night before, a goodly
number of spectators were present. A heavy shower fell at
noon, but the latter portion of the day wa6 bright and
pleasant. In the pavilion very little had been done, but
before nightfall it was in good order, as was also Macnihery
Hall. The number of entries in the Btock department
surpasses that of any year in the history of the institution.
Clerks were busy during almost the whole day takiug ac-
count of the collections of fine horses, cattle, hogs, sheep
and an almost endless variety of prize animals.

The judges selected for the races of the day were Van B.
DeLashmutt, John G. Wright, Thos. G. Richmond.

The timers were J. L. Hallett, W. G. Nesmith, R. E.
Bybee. The morning shower had rendered the track very
Blippery, and fast time could not be augured for the day's
contest.

The opening event was a single dash, J mile, for two*
year-olds, for which there were three starters, the sorrel
gelding Arthur J I ., the chestnut colt, Broadchurch, and the
bay colt Pat Curran.

Very few doubted that Broadchurch would win the race,
and pools Bold on him at $20 to $4 for the field. A few tick-
ets were taken at this rate, and then Broadchurch was barred
and Pat Curran brought $10 to $6 on Arthur IJ. In the
French mutuels four tickets were *aken on Broadchurch, but
(here being no bidders on the other colts, the sale ceased.

The Race — Pat Curran drew first position, Arthur H. sec-
ond, and Brondchurnh third. The colts were restive and
delayed the start. At last they were sent away and jumped
past the flng iu a boncb. Broadchurch almost immediately
caught the pole and flew down the backstretch, elosely pur-
sued by Arthur H. On the back-turn, Earle forced the geld.

>

ing past the favorite and on the intnrn led him by a lengtl
pat Curran, who was said to be sick before the race, nut no
figure in the contest. It was a pretty race between the cheatj
nut and the bay down the homestretch, and O'Hara gave tha
former a lively shaking up with whip and spur, but he
could not overcome the strong pull Arthur had gained. Tbj.
gelding passed under the wire an easy winner by a length.
summary.

Three-quarter mile daBh. For two*year-olds.
W. H. Babb's e g Arthur H. by George Wilkes, dam Neva Winters

Earle

B. E. Bybee's ch c Broadchurch by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar

O'Hara

Whitmore Bros.' b c Pat Curran by Glen Dudley, dam Laura C.

Newington

Time by quarters, 0:26i, 0:63, 1:211.
The Becond race on the programme was the Oregon Derb;
the starters for which were Oceanica, Colomaand Humboir
They got away in the order named, Oceanica a little in the
lead. Coioma, however, soon pushed to the front and wr-
never headed. Humboldt and the filly fought hard for tl
honor of second place, the colt being the victor in the coi
test. Coioma finished ten lengths in front of Humboldt, tl
filly being third.

The Pools— Coioma had found a number of strong back-
ers, who bought him for $10 against $5 on the two other*
The field soon dropped to $3, and then Coioma was barred
end Humboldt brought $10 to $5 on Oceanica. Bidding in
neither was spirited.

SUMMARY.
THE OREGON DERBY.
Single dash for three-year-olds, one and one-half miles, stafee
with $100 added.
Whitmore Bros, ch c Coioma by Joe Hooker, dam Calb> Bmtrt

Newingtor

R; E . Bybee's ch f Oceanica by Flood, dam by Leinster O'Han

D. R. Wells' b c Humboldt by Woodbury, dam by Baskett's Hum-
boldt Fortune

Time, by quarters, 27, 54J, 1:21}, 1:52$, 2:22j, 2:49.

The bidding for pools on the two-year-old trotting n
was more lively than in either of the two preceding. Wall
sold for $10 to $4 on Benlah and field $10. Later, Wall
sold for $20, Benlah for $9, and the field for $20. Thu
race was really a family fight, all the contestants except Tern
pleton, being by Altamont.

The Heat. — Altao drew first position, Wallnla second, Te
pleton third, Benlah fourth, and Nervissa fifth. After th
ineffectual attempts to score, the horses were tapped (
with a fair start. Altao, Wallula, and Templeton forget
ahead in a bunch, Beulah and Nervissa following. At thi
first quarter, which was reached in 0:43, Altao drew to thi
front, Templeton then gained the lead but went into the ail
before reaching the half and Altao regained his position. Thi
half was made in 1:45. On the back turn Altao broke_. ant
Templeton went the front, but lost his feet in doing it
Meanwhile Beulah and Wallnla, who had both been trottinj
steadily, were closing up, and before the home stretch wai
reached had passed the stallion. Down the stretch they wen
neck and neck, and passed under the wire together in 2;47;
the fastest time ever made by a two-year-old on this track
But 'Wallula had maintained his position with Beulah b;
running, and he was set back fifth; Altao second, NervisS
third, Templeton fourth. The fastest two-year-old time here
tofore made on this track was 2:48, made by Mignonette it
1886.

Second Heat — Beulah's victory in the first heat awarded he
the first place in the estimation of the bettors who bough
her for $10 against Wallula $5 and the field $5. The parti
sans of "Wallula Boon weakened, and he brought S3 to sG fo
the field and §10 for Beulah. The French mutuels sold bn
few tickets.

The Heat — After several attempts a good start was obtained
and the contestants moved around the turn all togethei
Benlah left her feet and dropped behind. It was a hard coo
test until the backstretcb was reached, down which the;
came in a bunch. Beulah had meantime settled down t
steady work, and started in to recover her lost position. Sb
went through her competitors in an amazingly short time
and on reaching the head of the stretch was leading the entix
crowd. It seemed that Beulah would bean easy winner, "
when near the distance hag she broke, and before Bead
could get her in hand again, Altao was at her wheel. Beae
was bound to win, and he pressed the little mare to ht j
utmost, causing her to leave her feet again just as the wii
was reached.

There was some complaint, and several olaims of foul wer
made, but the heat and race were awarded to Benlah; Alto
second, -Wallula third, Nervissa fourth, Templeton tiftt
The heat by quarters was made in 44, 1:25, 2:06, 2:48.

SDMMARY.
Two-year-old trotting, best two in three— stake race, witb tl
added.

Henry Kogere' bl f Benlah by Altamont, dam Tecora Beach 1

P. J. Mann's b c Altao by Altamont, dam Sallie M Jofferies 2

Mort Hallett'e bl c Wallula by Altamont, dam Ophelia Childs

Misner 6

J. L. Hallett's br f Nervissa by Altamont, dam Snowflake

Mosher 3

T. H. Tongue's ch c Templeton by Planter, dam Springfield Maid

Sawyer i

Time, 2:C7j, 2:18.

SECOND DAY.

For the second day, the judges were D. H. Looney, Va
B. DeLashmutt, "Wm. Galloway, in running race; D. I
Lonney, R. E. Bybee, Thos. G. Richmond, in trotting race
Lute Lindsey, W. G. Nesmith, were the timers, as
Thos. G. Richmond, the starter.

The grand stand was well filled and the track was iu fin
condition for fast time.

The special running race was the first on the card for
day. The starters were Repetta, Coioma, Diavolo and Roc
Lewis.

The Pools. — An eager crowd gathered about the audio
pojl-bos, and bought their favorites freely. Repetta, no
withstanding that sho was weighed by a 10 lb handicap, so!
hot favorite, and Matlock, her owner, bought at heavy odd
Coioma, tue three-yearohVwbich bad made such an exoe
lent showing in Monday's Oregon Derby, had gained man
backer by his tine performance, and sold a ready secoi
choice. Nevada was third, and Diavolo and Rosa Lew
went together in the field. The averago sales were $75 o
Repetta, Colnma $42, Nevada $11, and field $15. Stroi
backing once forced the three-year-old $100 to Repetta
Nevuda $15, and field $25. Then Colma's partisans weaken*
and he dropped to $G against $25 on Repetta, field $1>
Nevada $4.

In the allotment of positions Rosa Lewis drew the pol
Nevada second, Diavolo third, Coioma fourth and Repel*
fifth. The horses got off at the first attempt, and Repett
soon jumped to the front. She was closely followed dow
the stretch by Coioma, and the others passed under the wto
a short distance behind. On the turn, Diavolo pulled by tfa
sorrel colt but was unable to maintain the second posttioi
and Boon yielded again to the three-year-old. On the bto

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turn Coloma pressed hard for the firBt position, which, how-
ever, Repstta was able to hold without great effort, and she
passed under the wire an easy winner by a length, Coloma
second, the others in a bunch.

SUMMARY.
SPECIAL RUNNING RACE.
Single Dash— Free-for-all; one and one-eighth mile; purse 5100,
W. F. Matlock's b m R&petta by Reform or Alarm, dam Long Nine,

125 lbs Matlock 1

Wbitmore Eros.' s s Coloma by Joe HootT, dam Callie Smart, 108

lbs Newington 2

H.R Baker's ch f Nevada by Regent, dam Miss Ellas, 105 Iba.

Flett 3

W. H. Babb's b c Diavolo by Shannon, dam Dame 'Winnie, 118 lbs.

McCangh 4

W. H. Babb's ch f Rosa Lewis by Flood, dam Fannie Lewis, 113 lbs.

Nelson 5

Time, 1:574.

The special trotting race for the 2:40 class was nest on the
programme. J. K. Misner entered and drove the sorrel mare
Maud Knox, G. M. Misner appeared behind his entry, the
bay mare Oleander, James Matheson held the reins over his
chestnut gelding James C. and Beach appeared behind
McKnight Bros.' bay stallion Oneco. The latter was the
favorite in the pools, selling at $15, while James C. brought
$8, Maud Knox §7 and Oleander $6.

Several scores were made before the word was given.
Maud Knox had the pole, Oueco, James C. and Oleander
beiDg placed in order named. Twice in the race the stallion
had the lead lor a short distance, but the mare, at the finish,
won by a length in 2:29$. In the pcols for the second heat
Oneco Btiil sold as favorite, and was backed strongly at ©20
against $7 for Maud, with Oleander and James C. in the field

1$3.

The Heat — Maud Knox passed immediately to the front,
with Oleander lapping her. On the first turn James C. col-
lided with Oneco, causing him to break and fall back to
fourth place. Before the backstretch was reached Oleander
had lapped Maud Knox and stayed with her nearly to the
wire. Maud won in 2:30 by only half a length, Oleander
second, Ooeco a good third. James U. was distanced because
of foul driving by his driver, Matheson. In the third heat
Oneco sold $5 to $20 on Maud Knox, and $3 on Oleander.

The Heat — Beach having entered complaint against G. M.
Misner, the driver of Oleander, the judges substituted Lute
Lindsey in his stead. The horses started at the third score
and Maud took the lead. Oneco, as in the last heat, broke
badly on the turn and lost his position. Oleander soon
caught the mare and pressed her hard down the backstretch,
and around to the last turn. Beach's stallion was meantime
doing steady work, and was rapidly lessening the Btrong lead
of Maud. But Maud came in ahead, though Beach succeeded
in shutting out Oleander for second position. Time, 2:31J.

SUMMARY.
Special trot— 2:10 class; best 8 in 6; special pnrse, S500.
J. K . Misner's s m Maud Knox by Winthrop Knox, dam Path-
finder J. E. Misner 111

McKnight Bros.' bs Oneco by Altamont, dam by Doble. .Beach 2 3 2
li. M. Misner's bm Oleander by Menelaus, dam by Border

Chief G. M. Misner 4 2 3

James Matheson's ch g James C. by Lemont, dam Bashaw

Matheson 3 dis

Time, 2:29J, 2:30, 2:31J.

Delia A., Lady Beach, Pricemont and Ilton came to the
score for the three-year old-trot.

The pools— Pricemont's record of 2:48, made in 1887,
when a two-year-old, elevated him in the opinion of the
bettors and he brought $20 to $6 on Ilton and $5 for Lady
Beach and Delia A. in the field. Betting was lively and a
good number of pools were sold.

On the third score they were sent off, Pricemont having
the pole, Delia A, being second, Ilton third and Lady Beach
fourth.

The two fillies soon dropped back and Ilton moved up to
Pricemont' wheel. Ilton broke several times and after pass-
ing the half fell back. From there on the race was a pro-
cession, Pricemont coming in an easy winner; Ilton
second, Delia A. third, Lady Beach fourth.

In the pools for the eecond heat Pricemont led in the
pool box by strong odds, and he was soon barred and bids
received on Ilton against the field. Interest, however,
lagged, and sales were few.

The heat— The favorite again got the advantage of the
start, but on the turn broke and Delia A. took the lead. On
the back stretch, however, the bay forged again to the front
and won the heat with hands down; Ilton second, Delia A.
third; Lady Beach distanced. Lindsay, the driver of Delia
A., was fined $25 for fouling Ilton.

In the pools for the third heat Pricemont was barred, and
a few takers were found at 510 on Ilton against $2 on Delia
A.

The heat — Pricemont went to the front at the very first,
and rapidly widened the gap between himself and two com-
petitors. On the back stretch Ilton urged hard, drew up on
him a little, but could not conquer the strong lead of the
speedy favorite. Pricemont came out a long first, winning
the heat and race; Ilton Becond, Delia A. third. The time,
2:35, was the best ever made by a three-year-old stallion in
Oregon, the previous record being 2;40£.

SUMMARY.

Three-year-old trot-Best 3 in 5; puree $400, with added stake.
John E. Smith's b c Pricemont by Altamont, dam by Doble

Sawyer 111

C B Jeffries' b c Iltou by Tempest, dam by Com. Belmont

Jeffries 2 2 2

J.W. Anderson's s f Delia A. by Metropolitan, dam Nellie Ras-

sbII Lindsey 3 3 3

Wm. Galloway's bl f Lady Beach by Altamont, dam by Ham-

bletonian Mambrino Beach 4 dis

Time, 2:40j, 2:29i, 2:35,

Sept. 19. — The number of visitors was much larger than
on any previous day. Tbe weather was cool and pleasant
with a southwest wind. The track was in excellent condi-
tion. The crowd waited for a weary hour and a quarter
after the advertised time of beginning the contests, before
the first race was started. The delay was as annoying as it
was inexcusable.

For the day, the judges were D. S. K. Buick, J. G. Wright,
T. G. Richmond.

The handicap race brought out Lady Duffy, Bogus, Keep-
sake, Daniel B, and John Hall, lu tbe first bidding in the
auction pools, Bogus was the favorite on account of his world-
beating record for one half mile and repeat — 48 in each heat

made in Montana during the past summer. He bionght

$10 to Keepsake $6, Lady Duffy $3, and field in which
Daniel B. and John Hall were found, $6. Then some one
cot a "pointer" from the inside, and the field took a boom,
bringing §15 to Bogus $10, Keepsake $5, and Lady Dufiy
$3. The switching in betting may have been caused by the
information that Babb bad had a row with his rider, McCaugb,
and a new rider might not be able to gel out of the famous
gelding all that was in him.

The timers were T. H. Tongue, J. L. Hallett, W. G,
Westacottj and D. H. Looney acted as Btarter.

Daniel B. drew the first position, Lady Duffy second,
Bogus third, Keepsake fontth and John Hall fifth. Tbe
horses got started from the quarter pole, after several breaks,
and Daniel B. immediately taking the lead, while Keepsake,
who was in bad condition, dropped behind. At the half John
Hall was behind Daniel by only a neck. On the turn Bogus
came away from the field, and joined the leaders. The race
down the stretch was as pretty as any ever seen on the
grounds. Matlock's mare, Lady Duffy, fought Baker's geld-
ing hard for first position, while Bogus showed prominently
on the outside. The finish was a beautifully close one, and
the horses were bo bunched that it was hard to give their
respective positions as they passed the wire. Daniel B. was
winner by a head over Bogus, who came in undi-r a pull, and
who, it appeared to five thousand people, could have won
hands dowu. Lady Duffy was third, John Hall fourth, and
Keepsake fifth. The time, by quarters, was 0:25i, 0:50,
1:161.

SUMMARY.
Handicap— Three-quarter mile flash. Purse $300.

H. R. Baker's ch g Daniel B. by tilenaron, dam Nett lea Fleet 1

W. B. Babb'a ch g Bogus byOphir, dam unknown Laffrty 2

"W. F. Matlock's ch m Lady Duffy by Patsy Duffy, dam unknown

J.Matlock 3

D. R. Wells' b s Juhn Hali by Woodbury, dam Lady Dunn

.. — Newington i

R. E. Bybee's b m Keepsake by Flood, dam Kathairion 0'H.ara 5

Time, by quarters, 0:25i. 0:50, 1 :16J.

The 2:35 trot was the chief event of the day. This brought
out Conde, Contractor and Little Joe. The latter was the
favorite, as his gallant race in last year's free-for-all was well
remembered. Contractor had many admirers; Conde was
said to be off, and but few put money on him, Joe brought
$20, Contractor S10 and Conde $6.

Little Joe drew the pole in the choice of lots, with Con-
tractor second and Conde on the outside. The horses were
sent off after several attempts, with Contractor in the lead.
Joe and Conde dropped to the rear together, and when the
back stretch was reached there was a long stretch of daylight
between them and the Sultan gelding. It began to look like
a procession, but all at once both the bay and the chestnut
began to close up the gap. The great Conde, then third,
drew closer and closer to the leader, followed by Little Joe,
but broke on the last turn. Little Joe came on well, but
Contractor's advantage was too great and the latter won by
a neck, Conde third. The time by Quarters was 37, l:15i,
1:51, 2:26*.

For the second heat pools on Contractor were $60 to $20
for the field. The horses were tapped off on the first score,
Contractor in the lead. Little Joe closed on him and at the
quarter the leader left his feet, falling oack to third. Conde
followed hard upon Little Joe and catching him at the baok
turn gradually drew even, and they swung into the stretch
nose and nose. Down the straight they came like a team,
neither having an inch the advantage. Just at the finish,
amid great excitement, Conde put on a spurt and won by a
neck in 2:24, Contractor a bad third.

For the third heat Contractor was still the favorite, selling
for $30, against $10 on Conde and S5 on Little Joe. After-
wards S10 on Contractor, $5 en Conde and $3 on Little Joe.
Little Joe secured the start, and Contiactor broke on the
first turn, recovering in a bad position. Jefferies kept Conde
well together and pushed Joe for first position in a lively
manner around the turn and down the stretch. The favor-
ite, who was seemingly without any hopes of winning the
heat, now developed remarkable speed, and began to over-
haul rapidly the two leaders. Joe and Conde flew around
the back turn wheel and wheel, and trotted together as
evenly as if hitched in double harness. At the head of the
home-stretch Joe, who was inside, swung out, crowding
Conde over, and leaving an opening on the inside for the
favorite, who, while he still drew up rapidly, was not faBt
enough to take it. Joe passed under the wire a head in
front of Jefferies' horse, with Contractor a good third. Time
by quarters, 36?-, 1:13, 1:50, 2:27.

Fourth Heat — The confidence displayed by pool buyers in
Contractor's ability to win the race was astonishing, consid-
ering the very bad work he had done in the second and third
heats. The pools brought $10 on Contractor, with Condee
and Little Joe at S3 each. The betting would indicate that
the insiders knew, or thought they knew, all about how the
race would terminate.

The horses got a splendid start, and Contractor immedi-
ately began to justify the judgment of his strong backers.
He pulled to the front on the turn, and by the time the
quarter was reached had attained a good lead. Bat then
both Little Joe and Condee began to decrease the distance
perceptibly, and at the half had nearly pulled up with his
wheel. Lafferty then urged Contractor again, and he came
away from his competitors, and finished an easy winner in
2:27. At the head of the stretch, Joe, who had a well-earned
reputation for steadiness, left his feet, and lost his chances
for second place. Contractor first, Condee second, Little Joe
third. Time, by quarters, 37, 1:14, 1:51, 2:28.

Contractor loomed away ahead of the others in the pool-
bos, for the fifth heat, and his backers took all tbe money
they could get at the heavy odds of $60 against $6 on the
field, in which Little Joe and Condee were placed. The
favorite was soon barred, and little Joe brought $20 against
$5 on Condee.

The Heat. — The judges began to suspect that the race was
not being conducted altogether on the square, and so they
decided to remove Lafferty, the driver of little Joe, and
place Sawyer in charge. The horseB started evenly, and
Contractor trotted at once to the front, leaving the bay and
Chestnut ^away behind. On the back stretch, however,
Sawyer urged Joe to his best efforts, and he gradually de-
creased the favorite's strong lead. On the turn, Contractor
broke and dropped behind, amidst tremendous cheers from
the grandstand. But he gathered hims-elf.together and started
after Joe in amazingly rapid time, and passed under the
wire several lengths ahead, winner of the heat and race,
Little Joe second, Condee third. Time, by quarters, 37,
1:14, 1:51,2:28.

SOMMARY.

2:35 class, trotting, best 3 in 6— Stake of 8250, with entrance of ?50
added.
liURb Kirkendall's b R Contractor, by Sultan, 'dam,

MadamJHarding by Overland Lafferty 13 3 11

A.. O. Brey's b g Little Joe, by Bob Hunter, dam, by

Fitzaimmons' St. Lawrence Green 2 2 13 2

C. B. Jeffries' ch g Condee by Abbotsford; dam, Knty

Tricks Jeffries 3 12 2 3

Time, 2:361,2:24, 2;21,. 2:27, 2:28.

Fourth Day— Seftember 20th.

For many years Thursday has been the red-letter day for
this State fair and an immense crowd could always be
depended on for that day. But it looked very gloomy for
the big day's prospects, as a heavy down-pour of rain
descended during almost tho whole morning. About noon
the rain ceased, though the ominous overhanging clouds
lightenpd but little.

Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather, the graDd stand
was filled by a crowd of five thousand people, whose enthu-

siastic anticipations of a fine afternoons's sport were not at
all dampened by the threatening sky or muddy and slippery
traok. The run proved to be one of the most exciting con-
tests of the week, while the trot was in comparison a tame
affair.

Judges— Van DeLashmutt, D. S. K. Buick, D. H. Looney,
in run. D. H. Looney, J. G. Wright, D. 8. K. Buick in trot.

Timers— W. G. Nesmith, R. S. Perkins.

Starter — T. G. Richmond.

Tbe initial race for the day was the one and three-eighths
mile daBh, for which Lady Duffy, Nevada, Oceanica and
Rosa Lewis appeared. The latter was the favorite in the
pools at the rate of $15 to $7 on Nevada, with $3 on the
field. Later Rosa brought $10 with all the others in the
field.

They started iu the order given above. Oceanica got the
best of the start nnd led until the grand stand was reached,
when Nevada went by her. Lady Duffy had dropped ten
lengths behind, but before the flyers had pawed through the
mud to the half she had drawn up, and made one of a pretty
bunch of four that flew around the torn. At this point Rosa
Lewis forged ahead, and, coming away, won easily by a
length in front of Lady Duffy. Nevada was three lengths in
the rear. Time, 2:38|.

SUMMARY.
Single dash— 1 £ miles; purse S4Q0.
W. H. Babb's ch f Bosa Lawls by Flood, dam Fannie Lewis

.J.Nelson 1

R. E. Bybee's ch f Oceanica by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline

O'Hara 2

W. F. Matlock's oh m Lady Duffy by PatBy Duffy, dam unknown

J. Matlock 3

H. R. 3£ker'a ch f Nevada by Regent, dam Miss Ellas Flett i

Time, 2:38J.

For the special purse, 2:27 class, D. K. "W., Lady Maxim
and Kitty Lynch started. Col. Bradshaw was drawn before
the race, on account of mud. The owner of Lady Don was
fined $50 for not bringing her on the track. Money was put
up freely on D. K. W. at $20 and Kitty Lynch at $16 and the
field at $5.

Heat— Kitty Lynch drew first position, D. K. W. second
and Lady Maxim the outside. The horses got off at the first
attempt, and DeLashmntt's little bay, Kitty, crawled gradu-
ally to the lead. The big gray gelding pursued her closely
aiound the turn, while Lady Maxim broke and recovered a
bad third. On the stretch the gray pulled up to Kitty's
wheel, and kept there till the beginning of the home-stretch,
when Lady Maxim, who bad been moving surprisingly fast,
shoved her nose between the two leaders. At the critical
moment D. K. "W. broke, and Kitty passed out winner in
2:49£, Lady Maxim second, D. K. W. third.

Second heat— In the first heat Kitty had shown unmis-
takeably that 6he was the best animal in the mud, and those
who knew that her owner had caused heavily corked shoes to
be placed on her before the race, were thereby made the
more certain that that advantage would win her the race.
Betting accordingly switched around, and DeLashmutt'a
mare brought $20 to the field af $6.

The horses were tapped off at tbe first trial. Kitty soon
gained a short lead over Maxim, while D. K. W.'s feet flew
up on the turn and he found himself, when he recovered, in
a bad third. The race was a procession all the way around,
Kitty passing under the wire two lengths in front of Maxim'.
D. K. AV. saved his distance only by good work in the last
half. Time, 2:53*.

Third heat — The race was considered a foregone conclu-
sion, and nobody could be induced to buy any auction pools.

A breeze was created after the horses were called up, by
the judges removing Barnes, the driver of D. K. W., and
placing Sawyer in his place. They suspected that the' gray
was not being driven zo win and it certainly looked ts if he
might be made to go faster than he had in the two preceding
heats. The three horses got off well together, and the fav-
orite and the gray proceeded to the front. It was plain that
they were making much faster speed than before, aDd it
looked like D. K. W. might beat Kitty out; but at the quar-
ter pole he broke badly, keeping his position, however, for a
considerable distance by running.

He then dropped into third position, but, recovering,
passed Maxim and was gaining on Kitty, when he again left
his feet and lost entirely what chance he bad for winning the
heat, and allowing Kitty to pass out in 2:38f . At the half
pole Lady Maxim had been observed to be traveling very
slowly, and soon she stopped altogether. It afterward trans-
pired that Sawyer, the protempore driver of D. K. W., had
run into Lafferty's sulky, because, he said, Lafferty was
crowding him over to the outside of the track. Though
warned several times, be refused to get out of Sawyer's way,
and the latter accordingly ran into him. The right wheel of
Lafferty's sulky was badly bent in by the shock, and before
the mare coald be stopped the crooked wheel had struck her
hind legs many times, cutting one very badly, and marking
the other. Lafferty walked the mare around to the judges'
stand, and entered complaint against Sawyerfor running him
down. The judges went around to the back-6tretch and
examined the tracks of the sulky wheels of both Lafferty and
Sawyer, and found that the latter had deviated somewhat
from a straight course, but possibly not intentionally. As
the statements of the two drivers were at variance, and it was
not possible to arrive at any safe conclusion from the direc-
tion of the wheel-tracks, no decision on the matter of the
collision was made. D. K. W. was given second place, and
Lady Maxim third.

SUMMARY.
Special purae — 2:27 class.
J. K. Misner's b m Kitty Lynch by Miiliman's Bellfounder, dam

by Sumpter Misner 1 1 1

R. B^rnetT g g U. K W., pedigree unknown Barnes 3 3 2

11. Kirkendall's bm Lady Maxim by Maxim, dam by Lady Graves

Laffe.tv 3 2 3

Time, 2:40$, 2.53J, 2:381.

The judges for Friday's contests were J. T. Apperson, "W.
W. Thayer, D. H. Looney. Timers, J. L. Hallett, T. h!
Tongue. Starter, Thos. G. Richmond. The afternoon's
sport was (he finest of the week, and the track was in fine
condition. For the mile daBh handicap appeared Warpeake,
Brradchurch, Roly Boly, John Hall and Lady Duffy. Re-
petta was drawn, as she had 130 pounds to carry, and Mat-
lock Bros, thought their chance better with Lady Duffy. She
was a hot favorite, the others all being in tbe field. In scor-
ing Broadchurch behaved badly, but at last they got away in
the order named above. Roly Boly immediately took the
pole. At the half all were together, Roly Boly and John Ball
in tbe lead. On the turn Brnadchnrch pushed to the front.
Lady Duffy had been behind until the half-mile pole was
reached, but since then she had been coming rapidly to the
front. At the head of the stretch she burst from the
and, rushing down the outside, won the race froi
church by a neck.

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Sept. 29

SUMMARY.
Handicap Bun— Single dash. One mile; purse $400.
W. F. Matlock's cb m Lady Duffy, J 10, by Patsy Duffy, dam by

Monte Cristo Matlock

R. E. Bybee's ch c Broadchurcb, 100, by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dun-
bar O'Hara &

W. H. Babb's b f Boly Boly, 110, by Bank Boll, dam by April Fool

Nelson 3

D. R. Wells' bh John Hall, 110, by Woodbury, dam by Rifleman

McCaugh 4

H. 3. Baker's b o Warpeake, 104, by Chesapeake, dam by War Dance

Flett 6

Time, by quarters, 0:26J, 0:64, 1:31, 1:47.

In the 2:35 special trot, the contesting horses were the

same as in Tuesday's race, except that James C. had been

replaced by Jim Irvington. Maud Knox was a hot favorite

at $20, to $10 on Oneco, Irvington $8, and Oleander $5..

In the first heat Oueco drew first position, Oleander seo-
ond, Irvington third, and Maud Knox on the ontstde.
They were tapped off at the second scoring, Oleander slightly
in the lead, with Oneco pressing him closely. There was a
very palpable foul on the turn, Oleander causing Beach, the
driver of Oneco, to preceptibly slacken the pace of the
stallion in order to prevent a collision. The mare crossed in
front of him while Oneco pulled out to second position and
trotted finely in a vain endeavor to make up the last ground.
On the back stretch Maud came forward and contested gal-
lantly with Oleander for first position, at the three-quarter
post she broke badly and fell buck to fourth place. A close
struggle was going on in the meantime between Oneco and
Irvington, but the son of Aitamontcould not make np the
vantage lost at the start from the fouling of Oleander, and
Irvington took second place. Time by quarters, 38 J, 1:17£,
1:55$, 2:34. Beach reported the foul, saying that Mlsner
had twice touched his wheel, but the judges took no cogni-
zance of it, believing it would be a gross injustice to the
mare either to send her from the track or to set her behind
the other horses, one of whioh penalties would have to be
enforced if the claim of fowl was allowed.

For the second heat Maud Knox wae still the favorite, $20
being bid to $10 on Oneco, and the other two in the field at
$3.

At the request of the owner of Maud Knox, Misner was
taken from behind her and Green substituted just before the
start. The impression prevailed that Maud should have
won the heat if driven at her best. The horseB scored six or
seven times, being finally ordered to score by Oneco, who is
certainly the slowest animal at the first of a heat that ever
stood in the 2:35 class. When they were finally sent away
he was fully two lengths behind.

Oleander and Mand Kuox were making a pretty race at
the quarter post, with Oneco coming up rapidly. At the
half the stallion has taken the lead, with M&ud second,
but dropped back to second by a short break, still keeping in
the lead of Oleander. At the three quarters Maud and Oneco
were again neck and neck, and trotted beautifully in that
position until within a few rods of the wire, when Maud
forged ahead, to the delight of the crowd and the immense
satisfaction of her driver, Oneco second. Irvington third,
Oleander fourth; time, 2:304-

Third Heat — Maud was a greater favorite than ever, bring-
ing $20 to $4 onthetield. The start was fair, and the horses
were all well bunched. At the quarter pole Maud broke and
fell back to third place. Oneco and Oleander were neck and
neck at half, and closely contested the remainder of the beat,
but Oleander broke near the finish en 1 Oneco won easily,
Maud Kuox third, and Irvington just saving his distance.
Time, 2:34|.

fourth Heat— The judges gave the horses a bad start, both
Maud and Irvington being two or more lengths behind the
ethers. Oneco immediately took the lead, and the race was
pimply a procession. Maud broke at the three-quarters and
lost all chance of coming to the fore. Oneco won easily in
2:34|, Oleander second, Mand third, Irvington fourth.

Fifth Heat — Pools were turned completely over by Oneco's
victories, aDd many tickets were bought at $25 to $5 on
Mand and $2 on the field. The horses secured a good start,
and Oleander and Maud passed to the lead together. Oneco
broke badly on the first turn, and recovered in bad position.
The two mares trotted neck and neck around the turn and
down the baokstretch. At the five-eighths pole Maud went
from her feet and lost two lengths before she came down.
Oleander also broke, and Maud passed out winner in 2:32£,
closely pursued by Oneco, who had been working splendidly,
Oleander third, Irvington distanced.

Sixth Heat — The pool-box was eompletely reversed again,
and sold at $20 on Maud to $6 on the others in the field.
The horses secured a Btart, with Maud at a slight disadvan-
tage. On the turn both Oneco and the big sorrel broke, and
Oleander pushed far to the front. Oneco, however, settled
down to work, and succeeded in catching her on the baok-
tum. Breaking.be lost two lengths, but recovering again
passed Oleander just before the wire was reached, winning
the heat and race by a head, amid tremendous excitement,
Oleander second, Maud Kuox third. Time, 2:36.

SPECIAL TEOT.
3:35 class— best 3 In 6- puree, $500.
McKnight Bros.' b b Oneco, by Altamont; dam, by Doble

Jay Beach, 3 2 112 1

G.M Misner's br m Oleander, by Alenelaus; by Border

Chief Misner, 14 2 3 3 2

J. K MlBner's s m Maud Knox, by Winthrop Kuox; dam,

by Pathfinder J; K. Misner, 4 1 b 3 1 3

A. C. Owens' s g Jim Irvington, by Irvington; dam, by

Kentucky Hunter Henley, 23 M die

Time— 2:34, 2:302, 5:3*3, 2:34*, 2;32j, 2:36.

In the first heat Paris mutuels on Oleander paid $63.50.
In the second heat mutuels p<rid $9.50 on Maud Knox. In
the third heat mutuels paid $17.70 on Ooeco.

Sept. 22. Weather fine, track good.

Judges, J. T. Apperson, D. H. Looney. Timers, J. L.
Hallett, T. H. Tongue, \V. G. Nesmith. Staiter, T. G.
Richmond.

First Race.— Purse $150. Handicap for two-year-olds.
Five furlongs.

SUMMARY.

B. E. Bybee'.i ch g, Tom O'Hara, by Kyrle Daly, dam by Lelosier;
1P5 pounds O'Hara 1

W. H. Babb'.tch g, Arthur H., by George Wilkes, dam by Joe
Hooker; 1 19 pounds Earl 2

W- H. Matlock's oh f, Oregon Rose, by Tiptop, dam by Buckshot
1"4 pounds Matlock 3

"VTbtUnore Bros,' b c, Pat Curran, by Glen Dudley, dam by Engl-

neer, 106 poundB Knowlion 4

Time, 1:17J.

Pools.— Tom O'Hara $20, Field $5. Won by a length.

Second Kace.— Purse $490 for beaten horses one mile.

Pools.— Nevada $10, Bogus $6. Keepsake $3. Won by a
length by Nevada in 1:48$.

The next event was a special trot for the 2:20 class for a
purse of $600. The starters were Little Joe, Condee, Fan-
tasie and Contractor.

First Heat. — There was much difficulty in getting the first
away, the judges imposing fines freely on the drivers who
did not obey the orders from the stftud,

At the twelfth scoring the bell sounded the go, and they all
got off in good style, Little Joe was ahead at the quarter
pole, with Condee olose and the other two some distance be-
hind. They were the same at the half mile mark and on to
the homestretch, down which Little Joe kept the lead and
came in two lengths ahead of Condee, Contractor third and
Fantasie almost distanced. Time 2:25k

Second Heat — In this heat Beach was the driver of Con-
tractor, At the start they got off in good order at the Becond
scoring, and Condee soon took the lead, with Little Joe at
the wheel, Fantasie third and Contractor last. At the half
mile post it was the seme with the first two, with quite a dis-
tance between them and their two followers. The same con-
tinued past the three-quarter mark and down the stretch,
Condee coming in a length ahead of Little Joe, Fantasie
third, Contractor fourth. Time 2:31.

Third heat — Soon after the start Condee again took
the lead, with Little Joe close, and the ethers strung
out as in the previous heat. It remained unchanged until
the three-quarter pole was reached, when Little Joe got the
lead and held it to the wire, Condee second, Contractor third,
Fantasie fourth. Time, 2:26.

Fourth heat, there were a line start, soon after whioh Little
Joe took the lead, held it to the quarter, to the half, to the
three-quarter, with Condee close and the others far behind,
coming under the line in 2:26, winning the heat aDd race,
Condee second, Contractor third, FastaBie fourth. Time,
2:26.

Third Race- Special trotting. Purse £600; 2;20 class.
A. 0. Bray'B It c Little Joe by Bob Hunter, dam by Fitzsim-

raon'a St. Lawrence Green 12 11

C. P. Jeffries' ch g Condee by Abbotsford, dam Katy Trlx

Jeffries 2 12 2

Sam Scott's bay mare Fantasie by Rancho, dam Lady Kate

Sawyer 4 U 4 4

H. Kirkendall's br g Contractor by Sultan, dam by Overland

Laferty 3 4 3 3

Time, 2:25£, 2:31, 2:26, 2:26.

The two-year-old trotters were nest on the card with three
starters: Blondie, Alta O. and Wallula. Blondie won in
straight heats, breaking the Oregon record for the class.

SUMMARY.
Fourth Race— Trotting— Purse S150; for two-year-olds; S60 added by
Jay Bleach if the Oregon record is broken.
Van B. DeLashmutt's ch c blondie by Lemont, dam by Frank

Chapman Misner 1 1

J. P. Mann's b c Alta O. by Altamont, dam Sallie M Beach 3 2

Mart Hallett's bl f Wallula by Altamont, dam Ophelia ...Childs 2 3
Time, 2:42, 2:47J.

The last act was an attempt on the part of the old-time
trotter Charlie Hilton, 2:17^, to beat the best Oregon record,
2:23£. He was accompanied by a runner and had three
trials, failing to reach the mark by a quarter of a second in
the second heat. The time of the trials was 2:26,2:231,
2:25 J.

-c ■——

Fleetwood Park.

Continued wet weather prevented the drivers from giving
the trotters the usual preparatory work at Fleetwood, Sept.
9th. It seems unfortunate that the choice array of flyers of
high and low degree should perforce be kept housed on the
eve of a great meeting. Between the drops on Monday some
of the horses were jogged around the slippery track. Crit
Davis, who had just arrived from Cleveland, where he piloted
Prince Wilkes to victory in the second match race with
Patron, relieved Ed Geers from looking after the big bay
gelding Jeremiah, and gave him some slow work outside the
sticks. Speaking of the proposed special that Secretary
Floyd Jones has been trying to arrange between Patron,
Prince WilkeB and Rosalind Wilkes, Crit said: *'I should be
pleased to accommodate the people here, but Mr, Singerley
has made another match between Prince and Patron, to be
trotted at Belmont Park, Philadelphia, on Friday, so that it
would be almost impossible to come here on Saturday. Be-
sides that I know that Mr. Emery is as much opposed to
trotting Patron in company as Mr. Gordon is with Clingstone,
and I don't believe he would Btart in a race where there were
more than two horses."

Mr. Jones has not yet abandoned the idea of getting the
crackB together on Saturday, and as he is sure of Rosalind
Wilkes the great event may come off after all.

James H. Goldsmith, looking neat and natty as ever, drove
up to the club house about noon, and donning a rubber coat
proceeeded to give Company and Beauty Bright some mod-
erate exercise. Knapsack McCarthy, ever diligent and care-
ful about his horses, was early on hand, but concluded it
was not advisable to try to do any work on the track. Mc-
Carthy says that Geneva S. has come out of her long and try-
ing races at Springfield in good shape, and will be ready to
go in the Fleatwood Stake on Friday.

"Everybody's horse seems to get praised but my mare,"
said Knapsack, as he sat in the wagon with Frank Fox, get-
ting ready to return to the city, "No matter how well she
trots, nobody has a good word for her, but she can make
them all go some, most any day."

Attie McDonald, the Albany whip, had Eph and Golden
Rod out for a short time. "Golden Rod seems to like this
track," said Attie, "and I think my chances in the 3:00 stake
are pretty good."

Just then Guy came along, led by a groom, on his return
from the blacksmith shop: "There goes the most dangerous
one in my race," remarked McDonald, "but if he don't stub
his toe going down the hill, I'll lose my guess."

The little black crank seemed to be in the pink of condi-
tion, and, with a new set of shoes, Millard Sanders will try
hard to keep him steady in to-day's contest.

Roy Wilkes, King Bird and a dozen more were looked up
in their stalls, and not at home to callers. Kit Curry was
shipped from Springfield on Friday, and looks little the worse
for the wear and tear of the many races she has been in
since May 15, excepting a swelled tendon, caused by hitting
herself in the stake race at Hampdem Park last Wednesday,
Her groom, who is an unusually bright, young fellow, says
the mare was out of sons at Hartford, when Spofford
wrested the $10,000 stake from her, owing to her being in
season at the time. The queer old Buckeye farmer who
owns and drives Kit, came along and talked about the
Springfield race. "I won the first and second eo easy," said
the veteran, "that I thought it wonld be a good idea to lay
up a beat, and see what J. R. Richardson and Geneva 9.
were going to do. My mare wbb so wiilin' that I could
soarcely keep her back in the third heat. Then when I sent
her along the next time she hit herself and was bleeding
when I took her to the stable. She went all right in the
fifth and sixth heats, but was afraid of hurting herself and
wonld not go fast enough to win. That night her leg swelled
up badly and the next morning she was bo lame I thought
phe would be shut out. She waBn't though, and I waB lucky
to get third money. If I had gone along I could have won
the race in three heats."

There is a rumor that Kyger was stopped after he won the
second heat, but that does not seem reasonable even in his

case. With careful nursing the mare may be all right for
the Fleetwood Stake.

Secretary Jones was at the Park early and kept at his post
faithfully all day looking after last details. He has arranged
that in the races where fields are large the drivers shall wear
numbers as they did in the Flower City and Consolation
Stakes at Rochester, and as is now the custom on running
tracks, so that there shall be no difficulty in placing the
horses correotly as they finish. A new entrance to the grand
stand has been made on the south Bide of the park, in addi-
tion to the gates on the east and west sides. The admission
fee to the quarter stretch and club house has been placed at
the moderate sum of fifty centB, and there will be complete
accommodation for any one wishing to see the flyers in their
struggle for fame and fortune. It is to be hoped that there
will be no postponement on account of the weather. The
track has been carefully prepared and will dry quickly when
the rain oeases.

The great trotting meeting which opened September at old
Fleetwood Park had so brilliant a beginning as to satisfy
every one of Fleetwood's right to a place in the Grand Cir-
cuit, and President de Cordova, Treasurer Claflin, Secretary
Jjnes and the members of the Executive Committee must
have been more than well content. Nothing had been
against them but the weather. Their entries were of the
finest, and with fair weather a grand attendance was certain.
But the threatening BkieB that have hovered over New York
for several days were very unpromising yesterday morning,
and of course prevented many from risking a probable duck-
ing on the remote chance of.seeing a race. Yet, as it was,
four thousand people went to the track, and they were re-
warded by seeing some of the finest trotting races this year
has witnessed.

The judges were Messrs. George Archer, starter; Henry
Hughes and D. S. Hammond. Mr. Archer, who is one of
the mainstays of the Rochester track, is a gentleman of great
experience and absolutely impartial, and he got them away
with the least possible expense of time, though several of
the starts were notably ragged, and the pole horse waB as
often behind as even.

Everything about the track was in the best condition, and
the management are to be congratulated on the entire suc-
cess of their efforts to provide in every way for the comfort
of the public.

The number of ladies was very large, and the total num-
ber of people present was nearly four thousand — far exceed-
ing anything known at Fleetwood for years.

As to the track there were no two opinions. It was
smooth as velvet, firm, but not too hard, and altogether
as perfect as its peculiar shape permits. Very fast time
conld have been made had it been necessary, and if Guy
had been pressed he could have equaled or surpassed any
time ever made on this track.

It was a great day for betting, too, the pools amounting to
hundreds of dollars each, and Herdio must have reaped a
rich harvest from his commissions. In each race the orig-
inal favorite was defeated, and handsome winnings or heavy
losses were the rule.

In the great event of the day, the Morrisania Stake, $5,000
for the 3:00 class, twelve horses answered the bell, the only
absentee being Mount Morris who is out of form. It was a
grand party. There was Guy, 2:14$, the sensational horBe
of the year, and a terror to bettors because of his bad con-
duct and his extreme speed. There waB Golden Rod, good
as guld, who was made the favorite, but was not at his best
in this race. There was Cleon, as fleet and reliable as he is
beautiful. Among the others were Fred Folger and David
Jones, who were the choice of many good judges, and King-
bird and Marksman Maid. Folger fell into difficulties in the
first heat, and David Jones ran away while scoring, and both
were behind the flag when it fell. Cleon alone was able to
make a race with Guy, and could not drive him out, though
he trotted fast and well. Guy surprised every one by his
good behavior while scoring and in the heats, and won as he
pleased without being extended. So the great stake resulted,
aa is apt to be the case in such races, in rather a hollow
victory. In the first heat alone was the winner called upon
to show his speed. He was a distance behind when the
word was given and trotted on the outside the most of the
way, making a very long mile. From wire to wire he must
have gone in less than 2:20.

"William was considered a very sure winner in the 2:24
class, but he was not quite right, and did not have his speed.
Darkness was tipped to win the first heat, and she did it
cleverly, and was a good mare throughout the race. She
made the fight with Elda B in several heats, but weakened
at the finish. The heat won by Jeremiah was a scratobJ
apparently as the horse seemed to take it because those in
front of him left their feet.

The 2:38 race was a very pretty contest from first to
between Greystone, who was an absurdly strong favorite, ancj
Horton, who delighted his friends by showing the speed ancj
gameness in public which his private trials have iudicated
In the second heat, which he lost, he made two mistakes,
entirely excusable in a five-year-old whose education is fail
from complete. But he caught quickly, and after each breal
came on like a race-horse. In the first heat he was taker!
back from the three-quarter pole, jogged down the atretcE
and walked under the wire. Had he been forced out hi
would have taken a very fast record. In each heat he showec
speed enough to go away from the party without troubling
himself. Fully matured, he ought to be a very great raoe
horse. The summaries are as follows:

Morrisania Stake— Purse S5,000; 3:00 class.

W. J. Gordon's blk g Guy by Kentucky Prince 1 I

J. W. Ogden's b g Cleon 2 2

H. P.. Murray's ch g Golden Rod B 3

Parkville Farm's b m Edith K 8 S

W.G. Lewis' b m Electra 1 7

N. W. Hubiuger's b g Elastic Starch 4 4

Frank Howell's b m Marksiuim Maid G 8

J. E. Turner's cb ni Sylvle 10 6

D. StevenBon'Brn g Kingbird 7 10

Moore Floyd's b g Harrison 8 9

D, DeNoyelles' b g Fred Folger dis

Youngs &: Joues' b g David Jones dis

Time. 2:22$ 2:20j, 2:23$.

Purse $1,6110; 2:24 class.

J, B. Brown's b iu Elda B. by Wood's Hambletonian 6 16 1

D. M, Frazer's blk m Da r knees by Jeb Stewart 10 5 5

Orit Davis' b g Jeremiah by William Welch 6 5 1 i

J. H. Goldsmith's b g William 4 2 35

A J. Peek's b g William Kearney 3 4 4 S j

J. Whelpley's cb m Bertha Li 3 2 t"

Time, 2:^11, 2:231, 2:22*, 2:21J, 2:V1J,

Purse 51,000; 2:2S class.

O. A. Seelv's b g Horton by Polonins 1

T. H. Wickwire's gr g Greystone by Altitude 2

Babcook Stock Farm's b m Medora 3

A. J. Peek's oh g Elbert 6

J. Blauvelt'B b m Nanny K 4

TJme,2:2Gi, 2:26ft, 2:27, 2:27.

i

Mr. C. F. Swan has been appointed a Director of
State Agricultural Society vice Mr. L, J. Rose resigned,

1888

<Pte IPrejetf er awtf Jfywtsmatt.

21,

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

'<-!

Ban Jose Fair Sept. 21 to 2?

Snsanville Kalr Sept. 24 to 25

Pacheco Sept. 24 to 29

Fresno Fair Sept 25 to 29

Salinas Fair... Oct. 1 to 6

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to 6

Trefea Fair Oct. 3 to 6

Nat'ITrottingStallionStakt Oct 20th
San Diego Oct, 23 to 27

NEVADA.

Carbon City Sept. 24 to 29 | Humboldt Fair Oct. 2 to 5

NORTHWESTERN.
Walla Walla, w, T Oct. 1 to S

EASTERN.
Jerome Park, Oct. 2 to 15 | Kansas City, Mo.. Oet. 27 to Nov. 8

Nevada State Fair.

The fourth annual fair of the Nevada State Agricultural
Society began at Reno on September 17th. The weather was
propitious and the attendance unusually large. President
Theodore Winters as usual was compelled to attend person-
ally to a world of details which in the hurry of preparation
had been neglected until the last moment. The track and
grounds were in first rate condition, and a large number of
fast horses were in attendance. President Winters appointed
Messrs. W. R. Chamberlin, 0. H. Martin and J. R. Bradley
judges, and Director White and Adolph Shane timers.
Although announced to begin at 1 o'clock, the first race was
not called until 2 p. m. on the

First Day.

The opening race was a mile dash with three starters.
The favorite, Alcatraz, justified the faith of his backers, by
winning the race out of hand in 1:48.
son MARY.

September 17tfa, Reno— Running. Mile dash.

Alcatraz by Norfolk— (iolden Liate 1

Minnie B 2

Parole 3

Time, 1:48,

Pools— Alcatraz $25, field $9.

Second Race — A two-year-old dash of three-quarters of a
mile was the sensational event of the day. "When the pools
Bold Don Jose $60 and Almont $30, bo me of the horsemen
thought there was a "nigger on the fence." If so the coon
was thrown clear over for Don Jose did not run even a little
bit, and Almont won the race by good three lengths in 1:13,
time Blower bv two or three seconds than that was expected.
Mutuels paid $11.85.

SUMMARY.

Sept. 17tb. Reno, Running; Three-quarters of a mile, two-year-old
stake.

Don Jose by Joe Hooker— Countess Zeika 1

Almont by Three Cheers — Question . 2

Time 1:18.

Third Race. — The third, a five-eighths dash, was the beBt
race ever run over the Reno course and was won by Al. Far-
row, a colt which showed up well last year. The field was a
strong one and made a brilliant play for the race but the fav-
orite had the foot of them.

SUMMARY.
Sept 17th. Reno; Running; Five«eighths of a mile dash.

Al. Farrow by Conner— Delia Walker 1

Joe Courtney by Joe Hooker— Abhie W 2

Policy 3

Htarlight 4

Time, 1 :Q3*.
Pools— Al. Farrow $20, Joe Courtney $12, Field $10.
Mutuels paid 311.95,

fourth Race — The fourth race was a disastrous one to
those who fancy selecting a favorite and plunging on him.
Lookout was Bold favorite at long odds, but was beaten in
straight heats by Rondo.

SUMMARY.
Reno, September I7th— Running. Three-eighths of a mile and
repeat.

Bondo by Norfolk, dam by Belmont 1 1

Lookout 2 3

Fox 3 3

Time, 0:37J, 0:37.
SECOND DAY.

Pleasant weather and inoreased attendance enlivened the
track materially. A noisy crowd Burrounded the pool-box,
and money moved freely. The stock parade at eleven o'clock
was excellent, there being about sixty horses and as many
cattle. A pony race, by fifteen Piute riders, was the first
racing event of the day, and was a lively one. Pete XVI.
won, Tally-Ho second, Dr. Hogan third and the rest along
the road. Time for the mile, 2:15.

First Race. — For District horses, purse $100, three quar-
ters, was well run out by the field of five, Al Farrow being
protested for not being owned in the District, but the pro-
test was disallowed and Farrow won the race easily.

SUMMARY.

Sep. 18. Reno, Running. Three quarter of a mile. Parse $100,
975 to firBi, S2S to second.

M. T. Walter's Al. Farrow 1

G, A. Small's, Alcatraz 2

G.A. Small's Panama 3

L. Btiner's Parole 4

J. P. Sweeney's Starlight 5

Pools.— Al. Farrow $20, Field SU. Mutuals paid $8.30.

Time, 1:17.
Second Race. — Excitement ran high when the second race
was called for the 2:27 cIsbs. The fast record of Victor at
Sacramento, and the known speed of Sensation, drew
bettors and jolly Sam Whitehead soon sold $3,000 at $20
for Victor to $16 for the field. The first heat was a brilliant
one for Sensation, the gelding winning after a sharp brash,
in 2:23Jby two lengths. Before the second heat Victor
brought $20, Field $25. Sensation won again, and in 2:23£,
trotting the mile without a skip, while Victor broke twice.
In the third heat, at the firBt turn, Sensation weDt wide and
struck Victor's sulkey, the shock causing the pole horse to
break. But he soon caught his stride and passed Victor just
beyond the quarter, holding his own and winning the heat
in the same time as the preceding ones 2 :231 .

SUMMARY.
Sep. 18. Reno. Trotting, 2:27 class. Purse $600.

T. E. Heating's g g, Sensation 1 l l

G. H. Doberty 's br s, Victor 2 2 2

A. h. Hinds, b h, Alpheus 3 3 3

Times, 2:23J, 2:23$, 2:23*.

Third Race — A two-year-old trotting stake was not of much
interest, Sidney J. taking two heats and the race easily.

SUMMARY.
Reno, September 18th— Trotting. Two-year-old slake. Entrance
160, $200 added; 60, 30 and 10 per cent; 2 in 3.

O. F. Taylor's b c Sidney J 1 l

"W. Gardner's b g St. LucaB 2 2

E. P. Smith's be William B die

Time, 2:54, 2:58.
Mutuals paid $9.15.

THIRD DAY,

Wednesnay saw an influex of strangers greater than on
either previous day. Many of them were well known horse-

men, a large proportion were substantial rancherB and farm-
era, and there was a sprinkUng of "sure thing" men, the
latter reaping a heavy harvest. The races were called
promptly and were very good.

First Race— A novelty race was the first Hated, and was
closely contested, the runners being sent for all they were
worth. Susie S. won the race easily, Haidee and Blue Bon-
net dividing $45 for the first horse to the half mile, and
Haidee taking $90 for the first horse to the mile post.

SUMMARY.
Sept. 19th, Reno— Running— Novelty race. One and one-half miles,
Purse $360 First half mile S15; fust mile $90; firBt to finish $225.

A. Y. Stevenson's Susie S 1

D. Dennlson's Haidee 2

D. Dennlson's Blue Bonnet 3

Jas. Woodburn's J. M. R 4

Second race — A dash of five-eights of a mile, was won
easily by Joe Courtney, Bronco, Ogalena and Ozille being
the field. Time, 1:03.

Thir J race — Third was a dash of seven-eighths of a mile,
won easily by Blue Bonnet in 1:30, the field being Policy,
Painkiller and Alcatraz.

Fourth race, a Bpecial mile and repeat, with three starters,
was won by Belmont Boy in two straight heat over Valentine
and Pocahontas.

Fourth Day.

The fourth day brought thirteen carloads of visitors from
Virginia City and Carson, and with them came generous sacks
of coin which was piled up on the races heavily.

First Race. — The first race on the programme at the State
Fair was a mile and repeat running race, purse $300, in
which Susie S. and Dave Douglass started. Susie S. won
the first heat handily in 1:47, and repeated the performance
in the second heat in 1-.45A, a rattling pace.

SUMMARY.
Sept. 20. Reno. Running, mile and repeat. Purse $300, S160 to
first, SI 00 to second, $50 to third.
A. Y. Stephenson's Susie S 1

D. Dennlson's Dave Douglass 2

Second Race. — In the trotting race for the 2:40 class, Wil-
liam P., Eva "W., Crickett and Engineer started. The first
heat was won by Crickett by a noBe in 2:33£, Engineer dis-
tanced. The Becond heat Eva W. won in 2:33. The third
heat was a repetition of the preceding one, Era W . winning
in 2:33*. In the fourth heat Eva \V. ran badly and went
under the wire at a length ahead of Crickett, but was Bet
back for running and Cricket given the heat. The final heat
was a beautiful contest for the first half mile, from which
point Eva W. pulled out and came in ahead in 2:33.

SUMMARY.
S«pt. 20. Reno. Trotting 2:40 class. Purse $600.

S. 0. Tryon's c m, Eva W 2 112 1

L. E. Yate's b m, Cricket 1 2 2 ] 2

E. P. Smith's br s, Engineer dist

Third Race. — A special one fourth mile dash was won by
Rondo, Fox 2, Outlook 3.

Fourth Race. — The concluding event of the day, a special
pacing race for District horses had three starters. The
first heat was interesting only for the number of breaks
made by the contesting horses. First Pasha went up, then
Sam Lewis, and finally Ned, a performance which they al-
ternately went throughout the course. On the stretch Ned
was in the lead, but in a critical moment he broke, and Sam
Lewis passed under the wire a length ahead, Nod second,
Pasha third. Time 2:35*. The second heat was won by
Sam Lewis, Ned and Pasha acting badly in their breaks.
Time 2:30.', . Sam Lewis won the third heat easily. Time
2:35.

SUMMARY.
Sept. 21. Reno. Special pacing for district.

J. P. Sweeny's Sam Lewis Ill

T.E.Keating's Ned 2 2 2

— Pasha 3 3 ro

Time, 2:35^, 2-SOA, 2:35.
FIFTH DAY.

Friday showed no dimnnition of the attendance and
Whitehead's pool business was greater than on previous days.
The stand was well fillled, ladies predominating.

First Race. — The half mile and repeat running race was
won by Rodo' in two straight heats. In the first heat
Rodo and Lookout made a pretty race, both coming down
the homestretch at a lightning pace, but Rondo's staying
powers were too much for the Carson favorite, and he came
in a length ahead. Time, 0:50. The second and final beat
was a repetition of the first, and Rondo won handily in
0:51.

SUMMARY .
Sept. 21. Reno running. Half mile and repeat.

L. Stiner's Rondo 1 1

Lookout 2 2

Second Race. — Great interest was manifested by the
sporting fraternity in the one-mile dash in which Joe
Courtney, Haidee, Al Farrow and Peregrine started. Over
$8000 changed hands on the reBult. A good Btart was
made, and it was anybody's race until the homestretch was
reached, when Peregrine and Al Farrow forged to the front.
Both riders plied the Bilk freely and for a hundred yards the
fliers ran neck and neck. Then Peregrine put on a mag-
nificent burst of speed and came under the wire about half
a length in advance of his plucky antagonist. Time 1:44,
which is said to be the best time ever made in a mile dash on
a Nevada track.

Sept. 27 Reno,
-Peregine.

SUMMARY.
Running mill.' dash.

M.T. Walter'B Al Farrow 2

J >■ Dennlson's Haidee 3

Theo, Winter's Joe Curtner i

Time, 1:44.

Third Race. — A three-year-old trotting race was won by
Balkan in straight heats, beating Batrice and Yolland.
Time, 2:45, 2:42, 2:33.

SIXTH DAY.

The last day was by far the most interesting of the week.
In the morning there was a parade of the Veteran Guards of
the Grand Army of the Republic.

Duriog the stock parade at the grounds this morning an
incipient stampede occurred, and during the melee ayonng
man named Marian tellers was seriously, and perhaps fatally,
injured, by a vicious bull, which gored him in the throat,
lacerating him fearfully. Others were more or less bruised,
among them being A. T. Rice, who was trampled upon and
braised on the back.

First race — The first oveDt on the programme was a trot
ting race of the 2:23 cIsbb for a purse of $1,000, $500 to first,
$300 to second and $200 to third. In the pools Sensation
sold the favorite. From the wire to the finisu Valentine paid
close attention to Sensation, and for two-thirds of the course
they traveled together as if the wheels of the sulkies were
looked. On the last torn Sensation gradually forged to the
front position, which he retained until the wire was passed.
Victor acted nervously throughout thejieat, breaking badly

at the first turn and repeating the performance when at the
three-quarter mile post.

In the second heat, Sensation went up in the air at the half,
and before the driver could get him down to a pace Valentine
was far ahead but when Sensation was again in hand he
struck a 2:18 gait, which soon reduced the daylight between
them, and when the turn into the homestretoh was made,
Sensation was about a length behind. But his lightning pace
was to much for Valentine, in spite of the frantic efforts of
of his driver to land him a victor, Reno's favorite horse pass-
ed under the wire a length ahead. Time, 2:24.

It was on the cards for Victor to worry Sensation in the
third heat, Valentine having signally failed in the two pre-
ceding heats. At. the start Victor struck a slashing pace,
but at the first turn Valentine swerved, and Victor went up.
From that time to the finish Sensation led. Victor quickly
closed up the gap between him and Valentine, and passing
him, close up on Sensation around the torn, and was only a
length behind, but he had done his best, and could not do
more than lessen his defeat by two lengths. Time 2:23 J

SUMMARY.
September 22. Reno Trotting, 2:23 clasB.

T. E. Keatings g g Sensation i i i

Valentine 2 2 3

G. B. Doherty, br s Victor s 3 2

Times, 1st heat not reported , 2:24, 2:23j.
Second race — The free for all pacing race, best three in
five, came next. The contestants were Belmont Boy, Sam
Lewis and Pocahontas, and the race was won bv Belmont
Boy in three straight heats. Time, 2:32—2:33—2:31.

Third race — The three-quarterB of a mile dash between
Ogzille, Minnie B and Policy was won by Ogzille, Minnie
second, in 1 :19j.

A Novel Idea.

As will be learned from the advertisement in the
appropriate column there is to be a "combined meeting"
next week in Altaville, CalaveraB County, Cal., com-
mencing Thursday, October 4th, and holding three days.
Therr: are purses for running, trotting and pacing horses,
and one which is restricted to the "fastest lady riders."
There are ten events in all to be decided upon the track,
and then the forum comes in for a share of attention,
noted speakers being engaged to discuss the political
topics of the time. Saturday the closing day of the
meeting, and on that the speeches will be made, while a
grand barbecue will be one of the main features. There
should certainly be a large attendance, and withoul
doubt "old Calaveras" will turn out en masse.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — The last payment has
been made on the following entries in the Stanford Stakes, to
be trotted for at the Bay District Traok, on Friday, October
26. 1888.

Palo Alto , Monteith

Jos. Cairn Simpson Anteus

Wm. Corbitl Rita Wilkes

Yours truly,
San Francisco, Sept, 27th. N. T. Smith.

Trottine Stock to be Sold.

Those desirous of purchasing well bred trotting stock wil
be interested in examining the animals to be offered at auc-
tion on the B*y District Track, on Thursday, October 18,
1888. They are the property of P. A. Finigan, and will be
sold by/S. B. "Whitehead & Co. A complete and correct list
of pedigrees of all those to be sold will be found in our
advertising columns. The catalogue recently issued by Mr.
Finigan has been found to contain serious errors, and there-
fore another has been compiled in this office, which revised
list may be obtained from Mr. Finigan, or Messrs. White-
head & Co. Some of the stock offered is bred within the re-
quirements of the standard, adopted by the National Asso-
ciation. Others show strong infusions of popular thorough-
bred e trains. The sale is absolute, without reserve, and
intending purchasers may have every opportunity to exam-
ine the stook at the track between October 10th and the day of
sale.

Fair Notes.

In giving the premium list of the California State Fair we
omitted to state that in the class for standard bred trotters
Mr. H. S. Beal's Berlin took first premium, and the two-
year-old Billy Irving, by Berlin, received second.

The pool selling privilege on the Bay District and Oakland
Park tracks have been let to S. B. Whitehead & Co., for one
year, they being the highest bidders. This award will give
satisfaction to betting men and be a source of profit to
Mr. Hindeman.

The fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Associa-
tion will open November 10th. This wilt give the California
horses now in the East ample time to return and get into con-
dition, and they will all be here. The Santa Anita stable has
been absent from these meetings for two years, but Mr.
Baldwin announces his intention to be in the lists again this
fall.

The sale of Holstein cattle from the herd of Frank II.
Borke, of Menlo Park, Cal., at the fair grounds, Saturday,
C. W. Booton, auctioneer, was very successful, sixteen
thoroughbred and two graded cattle being sold in less than
forty minutes for $1,875 cash. The sale was a satisfactory
one in every respect, and Mr. Burke will repeat the experi-
ment at an early day.

At Fresno on Wednesday last, Goesipee took the trotting
race for the 2:30 class in straight heats, 2:29$, 2:31 and 2:34

A manager of experience in bandling horses, both runniDg
and trotting horses, desires a position. Any one in need of a
man of ability will do woll to address "Manager," care this
office.

A. S- Mercer, editor of the North "Western Live Stook
Journal called at our office during last week. He is greatly
interested in th6 procuring a proper mode of inspection of
live-stock, previous to its beiDg killed, and sold to the pub-
lic. Upwards of twelve per cent of tubercular diseases in
man have been traced to the consuming of tuberculous
meats, and it is full time that tome stepB were taken in the
matter. Mr. Mercer is oommitsioned by the Government to
visit this coust.

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^txe Ipmte and §yovlsmim.

Sept. 29

".lark Comstock" in California

The following is the initial letter of a series written for the
if, T. Spirit of the Times by Hark Conistock. That lj

be interesting contributions is shadowed by the one copiedt
and onr readers will be gratified to learn the views of a man
who has been so long associated with the literature of trot-
ting horses:

San Francisco, Cal., Aagnst 30th. — A few days in this
State has already enabled me to see many objects of interest,
some of which your readers will not be averse to hearing
abont.

I visited the Palo Alto ranch, the country home of Hon.
Leland Stanford, with Mr. Ariel Lathrop and a few friends
on the 14th inat. The dry season being far advanced the
tields are brown and dusty, except where by irrigation the
aifalfa has kept green. Yet the dried grasses keep the stock
in fine condition, when the casnal observer at a distance
would think from the appearance of the ground that they
would starve. The dry season kills the grass each year and
cures it into hay as it stands, but the seed having fallen a
new crop -tarts up with the tirst rains in the fall, and grows
luxuriantly all winter and late into the spring. The most
abundant of the natural grasses is a kind of wild oats, of
which the chief portion of the hay crop is made. The wild
oats is also used for seeding down lands after cultivation,
producing, when cut green, a better quality of hay in this
soil and climate than can be obtained tram the tame gras.es
used in the East, which can only ba maintained by irrigation.
The ajsence of rain greatly facilitates the harvesting, leaving
the hay always bright and sweet. Grain is all threshed in
the open fields, put up in bags and hauled to therailroadB for
shipment, while the straw and hay is baled in the tields and
often left there for weeks or months before being housed.
Nobody gives himself any trouble of mind about the weather
— that constant soarce of anxiety daring harvest time at the
East.

But the, wild oat, while the chief, is far from being the only
natural forage of value. There are other plants which to the
Eastern observer would appear to be little better than worth-
less weeds that are very nourishing to grazing stock. Among
these are alfilerea (the needle) gras6 and burr clover. The
former is early to ripen and makes tine hay. The latter iB a
vine which lies closer to the ground than our Eastern clovers.
Livestock do not eat it while green, bnt as soon as the drouth
of summer has killed and dried it they consume it with
avidity. The seed balls of the burr clover drop to the ground
as soon as ripe, and here the stock finds them at a later
period. The seed is a very nourishing and stimulating food,
quite equal to grain, and to it is largely due the thrifty
Srowth and condition of the animals which one often sees in
pastures that to the uninitiated appear at this season of the
year to be little better than bare ground. The natural
grasses are all annuals, and the dry summers render it
impossible to maintain perennial grasses except upon irri-
gated lands, of which there are now many thousand acres in
the State. The favorite grass in U6e upon irrigated soil is
alfalfa, known better in the east as lucerne. With an ample
supply of water five crops, averaging one and a half tons each
to the acre, are not uncommon, but four cuttings is the more
general rule. With this grass and water supply, well estab-
lished green pasturage can be had through the year. At
Governor Stanford's ranch at Vina, 200 miles north of San
Francisco, which I also visited, I saw many hundred acres of
alfalfa, some of which were reserved for hay, and others,
having been mown of the earlier crops, were used for pastur-
ing the horses and Holstein cattle. Most of the stock was iu
very high flesh, but many think that alfalfa, fed exclusively,
does not raise as good a growing animal as the dry grasses,
which are of more substances. Stock that has been kept any
length of time on alfalfa ran eagerly to any stack of dry for-
age within reach, and eat of it as ravenously as though it was
grain. Hence dry fodder is supplied to the horses kept on
alfalfa pastures at Palo Alto and Vina, and tne animals are in
superb condition.

This Vina ranch, of some 55,000 acres, is a remarkable
establishment. Upon it are 3,825 acres of vineyard, of
which the present crop of grapes is now being converted into
wine and brandy. In the last two years over 100,000 gallons
of pure grape brandy were distilled, and an average of 65,000
gallons of wine are made annually. The greater portion of
the wines are clarets, but angelica, sherry, port and other
varieties are also made. They contain nothing but the pure
product of the grape. The winery is Baid to be the largest in
the world. The storage capacity of the wine house is suffici-
ent to hold the products of the vineyard for four years, after
which time it will be necessary to either build or sell. It is
the intention to sell the wine when four years old. The
present is the second year in which a full crop of wine has
been made at Vina.

Among other appurtenances of this farm are 30,000 sheep
(which I did not see) of mixed breeding. These are being
graded to a medium wool standard. A great number of hogs
are also raised. The latter are in a semi-wilj condition, and
are chiefly Berkshire grades, though a Poland-China cross is
now in contemplation. Last year the increase of about 1,100
head were 6old to the butcher. A herd of registered Holstein-
Friesian cattle is kept, of which the bulls are principally of
the Netherland family, bat a range herd of beef cattle, well
graded up in Shorthorn blood, are the main stay of the cattle
department.

There are nearly as many head of trotting stock at Vina as
at Palo Alto. Some of the stallions and a large number of
broodmareB are kept at the former place. A few years a"o a
plan of shipping drafts of horses from Palo Alto to Vina was
instituted, in order to give them the advantage of a greater
supply of green pasturage (alfalfa) in summer. Theinteution
at first was to bring them back again to Palo Alto, but with
300 broodmares bringing an increase yearly the stables, pad-
docks and pastures at Palo Alto became so crowded that it
was convenient to let them remain at Vina, and gradu-
ally Borne 300 head have been left there with little prospect
of finding room for their return to Palo Alto. Indeed, many
of the younger were dropped at Viua, the oldest of which,
now past two yeais, have never had a strap on them, except
to break them to halter.

The size of the yearlings is marvelous. They possess the
stature and make-up of matured horses, and some of them
seem to have the natural speed of a 2:30 horse when turned
loose on the miniature tracks. These tracks are quite an
instiution, and I believe are an important aid in the develop-
ment of speed in young horses. And who can successfully
r'iny that to develop speed young, provided it can be done
without overtaxing the strength or injuring the ligaments,
adds to the ultimate capacity of the horse? The miniature
:rack is about one-tenth of a mile in circumference, is about
eight feet wide, surrounded by a high fence, and thrown up
igh on the outside at the turns. Along the inside of the
■ aok is a rail about four feet from the ground, supported by I

posts which slant from the bottom towards the track. Hence
if the colt inclines in he will hit the rail, which is made
smooth to prevent accidents, and cannot strike his legs
against the posts. By thus keeping the colt in his place
upon the track ho is soon taught to make the circuit, and it
is surprising how quickly they settle down to a steady trot
after working off a little surplus vitality at play when first
brought out.

A track of this kind under cover would enable trainers and
those wintering young stock in the East to sufficiently exer-
cise a lirge number of horses every day when the weather or
the roads were too bad to drive them. Unbroken stock par-
ticularly could be fed higher without surfeiting, and devel-
oped faster through the winter than when wintered in a straw
yard or confined to box and paddock. In these days the
great point is getting to be early development of the trotter
as with the running horee. Those who aie obliged to ruu
their colts iu sections which have snowy winters should
neglect no means that assists the winter growth of their colts
in strength and power as in stature. Strongfeeding is essen-
tial to early development. To feed high without correspond-
ing exercise is to make bullocks of them. They may do to
show on the fair ground, but unless their lungs, arteries and
mnscles have been developed in unison with their bulk they
will not race. And the time to get the best growth of the
vital organism is during the plastic stage of colthood, nothing
hurts the promise of well born youngsters like going iuto a
semi-torpid state all winter like a bear, freezing through with
no exercise. If grained high at such times their blood gets
fevered up and they come out in the spring enervated, when
put to work they get scratches and cracked beels, and the
humor has to be physicked out of them that should have
been blown out of their lungs in exercise through the winter.
The miniature track should not be overlooked. Yet while
familiar to everybody here on account of the prominence
given at the Palo Alto. I doubt if many California breeders
use it. I think it is really less needed here than in the East,
particularly in the snowy regions where it could be made to
serve an admirable purpose in offering sufficient exercise with
little labor. Charles Marvin, of Smuggler fame at the East,
and still more widely identified as chief trainer of the Palo
Alto stud during all its trotting success, tellB me that he
regards the miniature track as an almost unfailing index of
natural speed in harness. The colts that could go the fastest
on the miniature track were the oneB that could show high
speed in harneRB at one, two and three years old. Norlaine
was a wonder on a miniatnre track but not the fastest, nor is
she considered to have been the fastest yearling developed at
Palo Alto, though her 2:3H leads the record.

The trotting string at Palo Alto has been in very bad luck
this year. The fire in the spring, which burned the stable of
the leading horses, killing some and injuring others, was a
sad set-back, and upset the plans of the campaign completely.
A new lot of horseb had to be taken up and a too-hurried
preparation went against their legs, and several of them had
to be laid up for the season. Still, putting CaUforniaand the
East together, nine new representatives of Electioneer have
enered the 2:30 list this year, and Fallis has reduced his
record from 2:2SJ to 2:23, while Sonnet, a daughter of Ben-
tonian, won two heats in 2:26$, this week, and would have
won her race but for going lame.

The central figure at the Palo Alto Stable at present is the
two-year-old bay rilly Sunol by Electioneer, out of Waxana,
by General Benton; 2d dam thoroughbred Waxey by Lexing-
ton. Her present record is 2:25, taken in her first race, at
Los Angeles, two weeks ago. She won again at Petaluma,
last weefc, iu straight heats, of which the time was 2:28i,
2:26£. She was really not extended in this race and skimmed
along over the giound with low-reaching action at such per-
fect ease as to give color to the extraordinary estimates that
were rife about her speed. Mr. Marvin regards her as the
fastest trotter of her age that has ever been trained at Palo
Alto, and that her Bpeed is natural, for she has always been
the fastest since first she was put iu harness. She could
beat Norlaine at any time as a yearling, but her powers were
kept quiet and held in reserve in the expectation that some
Kentucky yearling would come over here in the fall to try
conclusions. Electioneer carries his years well and has not
the appearance of an old stallion, although he has eutered
upon his twenty- first year.

VV bile I have seen comparatively little public trotting since
I came to California — three days at Petaluma and two at
Oakland — yet I have seen in these few races considerable
Electioneer blood in the Brat and second generations. I
have yet to see one of the family that is not a pure, level-
going trotter (excepting one fast pacer), and this applies to a
large number that I saw worked on the private track at Palo
Alto as well as those in public races. It seems to make little
or no difference whether the get of Electioneer are from
mares of trotting blood or from those wholly or in part
thoroughbred. The trotting habit of action is there, born
with the foal. Not only ib the action there, but in the main
the trotting disposition is there, and many of the highest
bred Electioneers are his best actors in races.

A great many colts have been sold from Palo Alto during
the past two yearB and but comparatively few fillies. The
public in buying colts for stallions almoBt invariably prefer
those which are trotting bred on both sides, and this has
left many colts from dams possessing more or lesB running
blood that would unquestionably prove very valuable sires
if crossed upon mares bred exclusively of trotting lines.
These colts can trot, too, but for want of having been regis-
tered prior to the changes in the rules many of them that
might have been are not standard, and this is a point that
goes against a public stallion. Had not the range of prices
been raised, the young mares and fillies would be carried
away from Palo Alto in droves. And furthermore, while
buyers have thus far preferred the Btallions of unmixed trot-
ting origin, they are becoming very partial to those fillies
which partake liberally of stout thoroughbred crosses. Those
are the ones, however, which Palo Alto is least desirous of
parting with.

But appearances indicate that the day is not distant when
it will be recognized that Electioneer 1b not the only 6ire that
can get reliable trotters out of highbred and thoroughbred
dams. Few breeders have had the courage to try it as con-
fidently as Governor Stanford has. Each year hi6 confidence
has increased as results have tested his theories, and in no
year has he bred so many or bo good thoroughbred mares to
trotting sires as in. the present year of 1SS8. Hib new cata-
logue, compiled in excellent form by Mr. Ed. A. Tipton, of
Lexingron, Ky , who has been over here for that purpose,
is just issued from tbe press, and all who send for it and
carefully examine its contents will sees that many thorough-
bred and half-bred mares have been served this year, not
only by Electioneer, but by Clay, Piedmont, Norval, Nephew
and Liberty. This policy would not have been continued
and extended this year had not previous results satisfied the
owner, who iB unquestionably one of the closest observers,
that it is a policy of progress. The stallion Nephew, added
to the stud last year, was chosen not alone for his breeding,

which is very rich in trotting lines, but in part upon satis-
factory evidence that he possesses unusual power to impart
trotting action when crossed with high-bred mares. His
fastest trotter, Voucher, 2:22, is from a mare half thorough-
bred, but it was not on account ot this one public instance
of his merit as upon other private evidence that he was
bought. At present he has five representatives, with records
from 258 to 2:22, and one pacer in 2:21. As most horsemen
are aware he is by Hambrino. 2:21^, out of Trotting Slater,
and is inbred to Rysdyk's Hambletonian, through Edward
Everett and Alexander's Abdallah, with an outcross of Mam-
brino Chief.

There will always be wide differences of opinion upon
theories of breeding. Many breeders contend that the thor-
oughbred element is hard to control and of no advantage to
the trotter when it is controlled. Others, of which Governor
Stanford is one, believe that it iB capable of rendering trotters
of higher capacity than can be had without it, and he ie
working to that end. Some think he has made no progress
except with Electioneer. He thinks differently. Bat, how-
ever opinions may differ upon the influence of thoroughbred
blood, the power of a stallion to so control the aotion of his
progeny as to give them trotting speed of a high order when
from mares of running antecedents, is a very significant test
of superiority in the stallion, which renders him all the more
desirable for trottiDg mares. A breeder remarked last week,
while Sunol was warming up for her two-year-old race ac
Petaluma: "I don't want any thoroughbred blcod in my
broodmares, but I would like to breed them to a stallion that
can get trotters out of thoroughbred and half-bred mares,
for I think it is the strongest test of merit that can be applied."
Directly after getting the word in the first heat Sunol broke,
and, like most big gaited yonugeters, made veiy losing work
of it, coming nearly to a walk before she again resumed her
steady measuring stride. "That's the ihoroughbred of it,"
I heard whispered just back of me. Her opponent, Margaret
S., by Director, 2:17, out of May Day, opened up a great gap
and went off as steadily as an old campaigner, and our friend
on the next seat remarked: "I think Sunol will be beaten
to-day." Ana be might with reason think bo, for Margaret
S. is one of the best two-year-olds that ever did battle for
the reputation of an ambitious young sire. She is as handy
a6 any old campaigner, goes clean and true without weighing,
and is as near perfection in action and disposition as an
owner could * ish. If she prove not ultimately a first-class
one pro-uise goes for naught. But good as she was, she had
met a nonpareil on that occasion. Sunol resumed her stride
without showing any temper, gradually increased it, until
she began to overtake her opponent, and then, having closed
the gap, passed her with a long, even, measuring stroke,
that displays no effort on the surface, and made me think of
old Lady Thome iu the first race in which she and Dexter
ever came together, in which she beat him, on the old Union
Course on Long Island, many a year ago. But Lady Thome
(who also had a thoroughbred grandparent) in those days
was no sweet-tempered mare like Sunol. The latter came up
the stretch at the finish with her ears alternately pricked and
then thrown back towards her driver, wondering at the as
yet unaccustomed sight of an applauding grand sland. She
took the heat in 2:28*. She has yet some timidity of an
inexperienced filly, but it is fast* disappearing. At Los
Angeles, when Bhe took her record of 2:25, it was necessary
to stop the band from playing when she was driven past
the stand, but here she ceased to regard it. She is learning
fast, and has the temperament and good sense to make a
reliable ruce-mare. She took the following heat without
skip or break, in 2:26|. Margaret S. waB separately timed
in this heat in 2:28f . In alluding to Lady Thome I wished
to convey no further sense of comparison with Sunol than in
their stately manner and stride. The resembrance ceases
with that one feature.

Sunol is a large, bright bay filly, with a highbred look
thiougbout. Her head and neck are neat, and countenance,
good-tempered and sensible, while expressive of plenty ner-
vous force. She has a deep shoulder and girth, with excel-
lent fore legs and feet; middle piece of good length and of
peculiar formation, in the fact that her back arches or roaches
not only at the loin, but from the saddle place to the coup-
ling is a strong curve that rises toward tbe quarters to a
height at leaBt two inches above the level of her withers. It
is a strong back, yet Mr. Marvin thinks it has not the remark-
able power of Bonita's. This extra height behind is supple-
mented by a proportionate development otherwise, bo "tnat
her real parts seem formed for an animal two sizes larger
than would be indicated forward of the girth. Yet so nicely
are the two ends united that there is no unpleasant sense of
disproportion in the general effect. One rather admires than
criticises when he realizes what she can do. It would seem
that nature bad given her more than a due share of propell-
ing power, but there is no apparent want of strength for-
ward. Her shoulder is capital, and her neck and head light,
clean and airy. Her legs and feet all round are capital, and
show no signs of hard usage.

It is an open question whether Sunol has added more than
she has detracted from the prestige of California two-year-
olds. In appropriating to herself as winner of so much
attention, she has obscured two other remarkable animals,
the performance of which, but for her, would doubtless have
been heralded throughout the country. In thinking of the
winner we are apt to overlook the real merits of beaten
horses. In a later letter I hope to mention more particularly
the great two-year-olds belonging to Mr. Kose and Salisbury
that raced against Sunol respectively at Los Angeles and
Petaluma. Should tbe Kentucky horsemen carry out their
proposed visit to the Pacific Slope with two-year-old trotters,
there is little doubt they would meet with creditable oppo-
nents, even in case accident should disqualify Sunol from
starting.

The race between Stamboul, Gny Wilkes and Woodnut. on
Monday last, was a disappointment in many ways, but as my
letter iB already too long I will defer comments until another
date. Yours,

Habk Comstook.

_ +.

Geo. Tomer, of Chicago, has bought the black colt Heather,
by Herod, dam Jessie by BateB* Emperor.

Since Augnst 11th, Jockey Barnes has won upward of
twenty races, the value of which aggregates close to $100,000.
No jockey in the country has ever made a reoord approach-
ing this.

In the first day's racing at Charter Oak Park four trotters
beat 2:20 for the first time, viz., Geneva S., William, Protec-
tion and Gene Smith. This is without precedent,

The yearling ohestnut colt Prosit, by Spriogbok— Yenora,
own brother to Ordway, the property of the Madison Stable,
died September 12th from lung fever contracted from neigh-
boring* stables at Monmouth Park. He was a cracking good
yearling and had shown a great trial at a quarter of a mile.

1888

Qhz ^Brccdjer mxtl j^pcrrtswatr.

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CATTLE.

Great Herds from Small Beginnings Grow.

No line of agriculture is more fascinating to ambitious
onng men than the rearing of pore-bred live stock. Many,
owever, enter into the business without giving themselves
iiat thorough training essential to success; they drift into it,
jllowing their natural bent, taking up the more intellectual
ide of the calling, and fail to drill themselves properly in the
ttle details of handling, feeding and managing, so necessary
) success. The best merchants are those who have grown
p in the business from cash boys and have learned by years
[ drudgery just how each branch of the business is conducted,
'he young maD, the goal of whose ambition is to some day
wn and manage a herd of pure-breds, should begin at once
y schooling himself in handling and managing just such ani-
ials as he may find about him to-day. Feeding calves may
ot appear te be very elevating work, yet until one can suc-
jssfuLly feed calves he should not think of taking care of
Ider animals. How can one leave to others duties which he
mnot perform thoroughly and well himself? Having learned
ist how a young calf should be fed and how it should appear
'hen well fed, one is ready to take the nest step in the
nsiness, If rightly started the young animal is on the way
> a thrifty yearling, and here study is needed again to
take that happy decision between unprofitable over-feeding
nd not less expensive under-feeding.

In studying how to feed and handle too great haste
hould not be incurred because of the drudgery; to do any-
ning well and easily and to have the judgment rendered
nick and active one must repeat the operation he is studying
lany times. Our young stock breeder reading the direc-
.ona given by noted cattlemen warms up and feels that he
an rapidly learn to do just a3 they are doing; let him r«-
lember, however, that these men have grown gray in their
ailing and that they started as well equipped mentally and
ilh as great ambition to succeed as the coming generation,
nd only the long procession of years has given these maf»-
3TS the deftness and good judgment they now exhibit. To
ope to acquire the same degree of expertness in a brief
me is utter folly. Heading alone will not make one expert.
To one can at first pitch a base ball successfully after having
aiefully studied the directions from a book. Careful,
aoughtful reading will help one greatly and materially
horten the time required to attain success, but reading
inst be followed up by extended practice.
Toting men who cannot own fall bloods can get excellent
zactice in handling grades. They can secure pure-bred
Ires — for any other system is absolutely inexcusable at this
,me — and can rapidly grade up the herd with ample oppor-
anity for carefully observing the value of good blood.
hey can take much pride and gain a world of information
1 just this work. The young man who will not improve to
ae utmost the cattle he may happen to possess, but neglects
hem, longing for the time to come when he can own better
nes, is not worthy of his calling and his pretended devo-
Lon to such is probably not deeply enough planted to ever
ear fruit, even if it has an opportunity. To be expert in
edigrees is very proper and essential, but one had a
housand times better begin his studies by rendering him-
alf expert in feeding, handling, and judging. "When this is
cquired in a fair measure the other can be added, and then
ne can set out on the road with little fears but that success
ill ultimately crown his efforts.

Another point: Ambitious young men are not always will-
og to begin in a small way and let time make up what they
ick in money. To start with one or two pure-bred females
eems entirely too small a beginning for their ambition, and
ather than take up with so little they make no start at all.
lo greater mistake could be made. In beginning so small
here are almost no chances of failure, while the opportunity
E>r studying is concentrated thereby. We have in mind
ome of the very best breeders whose beginning seems very
osignificant compared with present attainments. The long
ears have brought much experience to them, and with the
ucreasing herd comes increased experience and the judgment
o essential to success. We have but to look around us and
bserve how the majority of our successful business men
lave begun and advanced to get an excellent idea of the best
ray to proceed in building up and managing a herd of pure-
led cattle. — Breeders' Gazette.

the great Netherland bull, Cor. N. H. B., No. 122, the dis-
trict bull of Bergen, and her dam Amazonia, a great milker
descended from a Netherland family noted for their deep
milking qualities for generations. In our herd of 53 head of
pure bred registered Holstein-Friesiaos, Amazonia is queen.
Four cows of our herd have averaged 67 lbs. of milk per day.
Six cows have given 60 lbs. and upward in one day. From
our experience we believe that in the four essentials for
human food, viz , beef, milk, butter and cheese, they are un-
rivalled by any breed. — Exchange.

American Bulls.

If forty per cent, of all the purely bred cows of all ages now
in the United States were to have bull calves that would reach
maturity, they would produce 48,000 such bulls. These
would be less than one-sixth of the number which might be
profitably used for the immediate improvement of cattle in
this country. To furnish all the bulls wanted for that work
750,000 cows of high breeding would be needed. There are
now in the country 116,000 cows of all ages of such breeding,
or 634,000 less than might be profitably used to the great ad-
vantage of the producer, middleman and consumer, Among
horses, swine, sheep, poultry and other stock, the percentage
of animals of pure breeding is doubtless no greater than it is
among cattle. It is therefore clearly evident that there can
be no over supply of stock of pure blood. In the United
States are some 50,000,000 cattle, mostly "scrubs." In the
whole land there are less than 200,000 cattle registered or
eligible for registration as being of pure pedigree. This is
an average of one of pure blood for every 250 cattle. There
are in the country 58,000 bulls and 116.000 cows of all ages,
and pure breeding. These well bred cows will require the
services of not less than 2,000 bulls of like breeding. This
would leave 55,000 which might be used on the 12,000,000
grade and serab cows in the country, for the immediate im-
provement of their young to the great advantage of all con-
cerned. There would be then an average of only one purely
bred bull for every 218 cows not pure in blood. Six times
that number of bulls will be needed for the work. — HoUtein-
Freisian R.

Few open ranges are now left for stockmen. Instead of
giving up the business it would be better for them to confine
themselves to their own lands and raise a winter supply of
feed. The raising of a number of cattle without a supply of
winter food is no longer practicable in the majority of in-
stances, but proper management will result in equally renu-
merative prices.

The operation of dishorniDg is easy and comparatively
painless if performed on young calves. Watch the signs of
the coming horn, which will generally show itself when the
calf is five or six weeks old. Remove it then, and it will
never start again. There is no doubt that hornless cattle
will, in a few years, sell better than others. In many places
they do now, and dishorning is the easiest way to add to their
value.

The English have a roller system of Btoring ensilage which
is very simple; and when ther6 is a scarcity of laborers this
latter is a great desideratum. Ensilage is best made in
showery weather; moist grass packs much better under the
roller than if built up dry, though quite green; air is also
most effectually excluded. A good brown color should ob-
tain in ensilage, in feel it should be moist and warm, in
odor of a rich fragrance. A blac£ color is inadmissable.

Successful Surgery*

In the late railway accident at Melrose on the Southern
Pacific Kail^ay, a very fine two-year-old filly was severely
injured. A splinter from one of the cars entered her side
between two of the ribs, making a large wound through
which eighteen inches of the omentum protruded. As she
was of valuable stock, the Spaniards, who were taking her to
South America, determined to give her a chance for life, and
placed her under the care of Dr. Thomas Bowhill, at the
Centennial stables, San Francisco. It was determined to pro-
ceed according to the German method as recommended in
operations on the human subject. The omentum was cut off
with a view to having the remaining portion become adherent,
and form a granulating surface which would plug the wound
and heal successfully. Six catgut sutures were employed to
draw the sides of the wound together, and a catgut ligature
also tied the omentum. The strictest antiseptic precautions
were used throughout.

Everything proceeded satisfactorily until a severe attack of
broncho-pneumonia set in which complicated matters, and
tended to overstrain the wound by the severe cough which
accompanied it. Special treatment, however, relieved the
difficulty, but not until a rather large portion of the granula-
ting matter had been protruded through the wound. This
was cut off with the ecraseur, and from this time forward
everything progressed in a satisfactory manner. No farther
complications impeded matters, and on a careful examination
of the filly on Sunday forenoon, one month from the date of
injury, was had the satisfaction of finding a complete and per-
manent cure; the animal being ready to resume her journey.

The Skin of Cattle.

A number of Arizona cattle raisers have determined to es-
tablish a wholesale butchering establishment at Los Angeles.
They believe that an excellent market is offered by that place,
and complain that too much margin at present rules between
the prices paid them for meat on the hoof and the ruling re-
tail prices.

Mr. L. H. Gormley has been the mover of this project,
and in an interview with a newspaper representative, said
that there were from 70,000 to 80,000 head represented by the
cattlemen of Southern Arizona who were interested; this
would furnish upwards of 8,000 beef steers during the year.
In order, however, to supply fat cattle the year round it
would be necessary for them to feed from 2,000 to 3,000 head
on Alfalfa for the winter months and the spring market.
Properly conducted, such an enterprise would result in
mutual benefit to breeders and consumers.

The importance to human health of having live-stock sent
'o market free from disease is paramount. The quality and
condition of flesh and milk have much effect upon the health
of consumers. Medical authorities all agree in saying that
one of the most potent sources of human maladies is the con-
sumption of unsound meats. The milk of diseased cows has
been of late discovered to be a deadly compound, carrying
into many a family the germs of deadly disease and inevitable
death. To remedy this it is absolutely essential that herds
be kept in a more healthy condition by proper management,
both as regards sanitary precuations with regard to feed and
water, and the use of common sense and discrimination in
the selection of animals to breed from, and in the care of the
youngsters as they grow to maturity.

Washington Territory Holsteins.

The Holstein-Friesian cow Amazonia, No. 8658, H. H. B.,
iropertyof B. N. L. Davis, of Mt. Vernon, W. T., has re-
ently completed a most remarkable milk record for one
oonth. Shecalved July 4th. Mr. Davis writes: ""We began
he milk test July 5th, and from the 5th of July to the loth
,he gave an average of 69 lbs. of milk daily, or 690 lbs. in ten
lays. From July 15th to July 25th she gave an average of
'0 lbs. of milk per day, or 700 lbs. in ten days. On the 25th
if July she gave 74 lbs. of milk; on the 26th 75 lbs. ; on the
!7th 74 lbs; on the 28th 76* lbs.; on the 29th 76 lbs. j on the
«)th78i lbs.; on the 31st 76 lbs.; on the 1st of AuguBt 74
ba.; on the 2d 79* lbs.; on the 3d SO lbs., on the 4th 80£ lbs.
i. total yield in 11 days of 843f lbs. of milk, and a grand
otal yield of 2,233£ lbs. of milk in one month from July 5th
o August 5th.

In order to test her milk for butter we set it separately for
teven days, from the cream of which we made 16J lbs. of
irm gilt-edged butter, an average of 2 lbs. 5 ozs. per day.
jwing to the hot weather and our manner of setting the
nilk — in common tin pans — fully 15 per cent, of the cream
jpas lost, and from that fact we did not continue the butter
■est during the month. "We believe that Amazonia is fully
»pable of producing three pounds of butter daily.

The testa as given above seem almost incredible when we
lonsider that the weight of her milk for two days iB equal to
;he weight of an averaged sized man; in 16 days she gave
ier own weight in milk, and in one month as much milk as
i span of horses would draw. Witnesses who saw her
oailked will vouch for the accuracy of the statements above
given. During the test she was milked twice daily. For the
irst 20 days she had only the same care and fcod of other
sows of the herd, turned out on the range during the day
wid turned into the pasture at night; fed twice a day three
quarts ground oats, bat during the last 11 days of the test
she was turned on good pasture and given 1 1-2 gallons of
chop at a feed.

Amazonia is five years old; she is a perfect type of this un-
rivalled breed of cittle. She was bred by W. Buiz, Bergen,

Touch affords a criterion second to none in judging of the
feeding powers of an animal. The touch may be hard or
mellow. A thick, firm skin, which is generally covered
with a thick-set, hard, short hair, always indicates a bad
feeder. A thin, papery skin, covered with thin, silken hair,
being the opposite of the one just described, does not, how-
ever, afford a good touch. Such skin is indicative of weak-
ness of constitution, though of good feeding properties. A
perfect touch will be found with thick, loose skin floating as
it were on a layer of soft fat, yielding to the least pressure,
and springing back to the finger like a piece of soft, thick
velvet, and covered with a thick, glossy, soft hair. A knowl-
edge of touch can only be acquired by long practice, but
after one has once attained it, it is a sufficient means of
judging of the feeding qualities of an animal.

Dr. D. E. Salmon, e very close observer of all matters con"
nected with breeding, says that crossing is a direct cause of
reversion, whether the animals belong to different breeds, to
different varieties of the same breed, or even to different
strains of the same variety. Different breeds are produced
by different surroundings, care and food. Families are but
steps toward breeds. As crossing different breeds is art
exciting cause of reversion, because of their dissimilarity, so
crossing varities, and even uniting unrelated animals of the
same variety which have necessarily been subjected to differ-
ent conditions of life, are also subject to the same great law.
In-breeding of itself is not a system; practised alone, without
proper attention to the selection of the breeding stock and
food, care and training of the offspring, it will almost invaria-
bly lead to failure. "When those points have been observed
it has generally produced the most marked and brilliant
results.

Texas fever in cattle has been for some time occupying the
attention of experts, and a conclusion has bean arrived at
with an unanimity which is not over common amongst scien-
tific observers. It has been finally determined that Texas
fever is contagious. On July 13, 1888, there were placed
native cattle in a pen which had been occupied by Texas
cattle. No sign of sickness was discovered amongst them
until August 9th, when symptoms of Texas fever began to
appear. One of the animals died on the following day, and
another was killed when in a moribund condition. Since
this time others have died, and the post mortem examinations
revealed the following: The bladder found filled with bloody
virus, the kidneys were highly discolored and inflamed, and
gangrene had set in. The stomach and spleen were much
enlarged and diseased. On July 20th some native cattle were
placed in a pen with ten Texas cattle. The Texans were
taken out after a week and put with five natives out to grass,
where they remained for a week, the object being to discover
whether a week's contact is sufficient to produce the disease.
The experiments are still being conducted. A peculiarity of
the disease is that it never affects Texas cattle themselves
unless they are sent back borne after a stay of bix months
north. The completed experiments up to the present show
that a month is required for the disease to manifest itself, so
that fat cattle may contract the disease and be killed before it
is possible to discover any symptoms of the fever. Another
■....., danger is the spreading of the disease by native stock cattle
North Holland; imported by Geo. Brown & Co. Her sire ia ] which have been put in Texan pens.

A proper supply of salt should never be omitted on the
dairy ranch. Experiences such as the following of a Wiscon-
sin dairy man we have met with in many instances. He
milked seventeen cows the last season, and early in the
summer ran out of salt. Having read in an agricultural
paper that cows do just as well without it he neglected to
get another barrel. The drought came, the milfc-flow dropped
to about 220 pounds a day, which gave no profit, nor did it
increase after the pastures were freshened by the rains. He
bought a carload of milk stuff and began feeding, but still
received only 220 pounds of milk a day, and several of the
cows would hold up their milk once or twice a week. Then he
began to salt regularly every day; the cows improved at once,
and the increase was steady until, on the same feed, they
were producing 380 pounds of milk a day, and instead of
being kept at a loss yielded a fair profit. A well balanced
ration fed at regular hours and in regular quantities, with
attention to water, salt, bedding, and all the points which go
to make the animal comfortable will save money, particularly
in a season when feed is high priced.

Notes-

The United States produces ten pounds of meat to one of
mutton.

Aocording to the estimate of the Northwestern Live Stock
Journal, only 41 636 head of cattle have gone into
Montana this year from the southern ranges.

All young animals quickly learn to eat ground oats, there
is no ground grain better for them. They will grow and
thrive upon oats, even when drawing milk from their dams.

Do not wean your calf too gradually. Give him green
corn leaves, vegetables, middlings, and a little cotton seed
meal should he show signs of growing poor.

A careful estimate of fatality from cholera puts the loss, in
the last three years, in the State of Kansas, at one million
swine; there are not more than 40 per cent, as many in that
State as there were three years ago.

The total area under cultivation in corn, rye and oats in
the United States this year, is about 140,000.000 acres or
nearly 219,000 square miles. This is less than half the
322,000,000 acres of public lands which have not yet been
surveyed, much of which is well adapted to the cultivation
ol cereals.

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Enforce the Law,

That there will always be complaints entered against
those who have charge of racing and trotting is nearly
certain so long as human nature is what it is. There
are two sides to a large majority of controversies, and
when these are of as exciting a character as arise from
horse-racing, it cannot be expected that a perfectly cool
view will be taken by the partisans.

But there are questions which there cannot be any
differences about, and in the general consensus of opin-
ion it would appear that there should be no room for
disapproval. Trotting races afford a greater chance for
disagreement then when a gallop is legitimate, and the
question of "breaks" is the most troublesome which the
magnates in the stand have to deal with. That and
foul-driviug are the topics which we 'uve heard dis-
cussed oftener than all others when the late fairs are
brought on to the carpet, and a majority of those we
have listened to are inclined to criticise the judges in
allowing what the rules positively condemn.

One of the Sacramento races is cited wherein it is
claimed that a horse made seven breaks in a heat and
was so nearly level at the finish with a horse which did
not break, that spectators were about equally divided as
to which was first, was not punished for the infringe-
ment of the rules, the heat announced "dead."

The rule regarding "Horse Breaking" is somewhat
cumbersome, and it is very doubtful if it has been ob-
served in full in the race alluded to or any other during
the Circuit. One clause commands that one of the
judges shall "call out during the progress of a race every
break made, designating by colors or name the horse
making and the character of the break, and a judge or
assistant shall at once note the fact down in writing."
With a debit of seven breaks, and as close a thing at the
finish, the horse which trotted all of the time would
have been apt to get the heat, unless it was evident that
they were all "losing breaks," and then the question
would arise: If even they were detrimental at the im-
mediate time, did not the animal obtain relief which en-
abled him to make the mile faster than he could have
done had he maintained the trot?

Breaking is an intricate thing to handle and do justice
to all parties. "Were the old-time rules in force, that is
the oldest of all, which compelled a horse under saddle
to turn clear around, while one attached to a vehicle
had to "back the wheels," breaking would be at a dis-
count; as it is, drivers calculate on the laxity of the
judges and violate the law with a recklessness which
may cause admiration for the boldness of the play, ex-
asperatingly provoking, however, to those who are
injured.

But there is another feature of "ordinary judging"
which gives a premium for unfairness and which can
easily be remedied. Again we hear from eye-witnesses
that "carrying out" was commonly practiced all through
the circuit, and that in no instance was punishment in-
flicted, excepting in one case and our informant was not
positive whether the fine imposed was for that or some
other offence. Now the most that can be said against
the driver who runs his horse is that he is over-anxiouB
to win, the carrier-out is endeavoring to stop some one
else from winning. In quite a number of cases it is the
job allotted to the helper, and this is doubly wrong. We
can sympathize with a driver who is so eager to score a
victory that he transgresses the rule with that object in
view. But when he deliberately retards a horse in order
to help another, had we the power, one clearly proved
case should )"rule him off for life." Trotting should be
a fair test of the relative merits of the horses, and skill
in driving should also meet with reward. Provided that
the skill be legitimately employed. The charge is also
made that some drivers are favored by judges giving
them a latitude not afforded to those of less renown.

This is probably more fancied than real. There was a
time in the East when that indictment would hold good
on some of the tracks, but so far as our knowledge
extends will not apply to California. When a driver
has justly acquired a reputation for honesty, fair driving
and general good behavior he should have the benefit of
his "good name." What might appear wrong in one,
who did not possess such a potent certificate of good
character as years of sterling uprightness has endowed
the other with will have a different look, and when it
came to decide on unsupported testimony one will have
weight while the other will be lightly valued. But when
decisions are given to secure the favor of a driver who
can control a number of entries, it is a crime which can-
not be too strongly denounced.

That there have been mistakes on the part of judges
who have occupied the stands during the circuit is alto-
gether probable. That errors have been made which
would have been avoided by a stricter adherence to the
rules is beyond reasonable doubt. But it must be borne
Id mind that it is a trying situation. Some traits which
we admire in private life are incompatible with the
duties of a judge. Sympathy is likely to interfere with
the enforcement of strict justice, and boundless good-
nature is far too big to be confined by the letter of the
law. Friendship may bias in one direction, it may pull
the other way in the fear that friendship obscures the
vision. But with all the needed qualities for a model
judge, should there be lacking a full and accurate ac-
quaintance with the rules, the place will not be proper-
ly filled. It will not answer to place the entire depend-
ence upon a perusal of that portion of the code which
bears on the management of races during the excitement
and hurry of the contest. There should be prior study.
There should be previous experience, and the surest way
to overcome the difficulty is to adopt the plan of em-
ploying a man to preside at all the meetings of the
Circuit.

Axtell.

The following is copier? from the American Agricultural-
ist of Sep. 10th, and is not only a pleasing account of
the greatest of Eastern two-year-olds, but is also valu-
able in elucidating the breeding of the phenomanel
youngster, and by the way the breeders of trotters in
the far East will be ready to acknowledge before many
years have passed the obligations tbey are under to that
paper. By drawing attention to the breeding of these
trotters, giving their pedigrees which other journals
take especial pains to hide when crosses of the thorough-
bred come in, readers are correctly informed. This is of
major importance in the New England States. Though
years ago there were many thoroughbreds in that sec-
tion, the blood has been diluted by inferior strains so, that
in place of being the region where Eastern cities de-
pended upon getting the "best horses for nearly all ^ur.
poses, the racehorse countries are now the source of sup-
ply. Fifty years ago there would have been no trouble
to find mares in all of the New England States which
were got by thoroughbred horses. A few thoroughbred
stallions were imported direct from England, a large
number were purchased in New York and taken further
East. While great benefits are still derived from the
blood, it is manifest that new strains of kindred material
to that which laid the foundation will be of great value.
All kinds of business horses will be benefited, especially
fast trotters, and the teachings of the American Agri-
culturalist will surely aid in a proper appreciation of
the necessity for revivification.

That Axtell is entitled to the foremost place of East-
ern-bred two-year-olds is beyond question, that he
should rank next to Wildflower is not sustained by the
history of another two-year-old. The only difference is
that Axtell received a specific prize for trotting in 2:24
while Palo Alto observing all the conditions which the
rules impose there was no purse, premium or wager de-
pending upon the issue.

Regularly appointed judges and timers were in the
stand, it was a public performance in every sense when
the colt marked 2:23=J, The following is an account
copied from the N. Y. Spirit of the Times of Axtell's
race:

Before the beginning of the third beat of the 2:22 class, Ax-
tell was brought out, his owner in the seat, and after scoring
a couple of times, was Beat off, accompanied by a running
horse, to beat Bell Boy's two-year-old record of 2:264. He
sped around to the quarter pole in magnificent style, but at
that point went into the air, and Mr. Williams drove back
for another trial. The second attempt wap successful. He
got off beautifully, sped to the qnarter in 36 seconds, and
Btarted off down the backstretch at a terrific gait, trotting as
steady as a machine. He made the half in 1:104, the second
quarter being made in 34£ seconds, a 2:1S gait. Without a
skip he shot around to the three-quarters in 1:45, and Ihen
down to tbe homestretch, still keeping up his even Btride and
went under tbe wire in 2:24, thus beating Bell Boy's record.
Axtell has but to trot three seconds faster to equal the record
of Wildflower. Tbe announcement of the time caused a roar
of applause from the grand stand. Mr. Williams remained on
the track long enough to wire his success to his home at Inde-
pendence, la., and then hastened off to join his horses.

Special purse, to beat 2:26*.

Axtell, be (3), by William L.— C. W. Williams 1

Time <2:2GJ) 2

Time, 2;2i.

Palo Alto trotted on the same day that Sallie Benton
lowered the four-year-old record, John A. McKerron gave
a fine harness as a premium for that, but Marvin object-
ed to anything which would bar the colt from slow
classes. A "round dollar" would have given Palo Alto
the second place in the two-year-old ranks, and the first
among entire colts of that age. Had a premium been
"hung up," however, he would have been debarred from
making his victorious campaign when a four-year-old,
so that it was better in that respect to avoid the record
which would also have been a bar. That brilliant raid
made amends for the "glory" lost, and the races won
over such competitors as he met, give a higher rank than
a mile accomplished in time for a stake which would
bave interfered with his journey to the East.

Ou our tirst page is an excellent likeness of the two-year-
old colt Axtell, one of tbe sensational trotters of the season,
aud tbe fastest trotting stallion of his age that ever lived.
The likeness was reproduced from one drawn specially for
the wide-awake Cnicago Horseman by the distinguished
artist, F. Whitney. Axtell was bred by C. W. Williams, pro-
prietor of RuBh Park Stock Farm, Independence la., and
was foalei March 31, 18S6. He is a light brown in color,
with star in forehead, stands 15.2 and weighs 975 pounds.
His sire is William L., by the famous George Wilkes (2:22).

William L. is one of the must noted Asb Grove stallions,
the property of "George Wilkes Simmons," LexingtoD, Ky.,
and is a full brother to the renowned Guy Wilkts (2:15J), sire
of the remarkable young stallion Sable Wilkes, which reduc-
ed the three-year-old trotting record last season to 2:18, He
was foaled in 18S2, and got this trotting wonder, Axtell, when
in his three-year-old form.

The dam of William L. and Guy Wilkes (2:154;) was Lady
Bunker, by Flerr's Mambrino Patchen, which as every horse-
man knows, was full brother to the invincible Lady Thorne
(2:181), Ihe fastest, gameat trotter got by the founder of the
Mambrino Chief trotting family, and was stroDgly inbred to
imported Diomed, with a double Messenger cross. Lady
Bunker's dam was Lady Dunn, by tbe famous inbred Diomed
Seely's American Star. Sbe was also the dam of Joe Bunker.
The latter was by George Wilkes, and had sufficient speed to
get a record of 2:19]. He also had endurance and plack that
enabled bim to win forty-seven heats in 2:30 and better while
upon the turf.

The dam of Axtell, together with a full sister, was purchas-
ed by Mr. Williams froji tbeMeBsrs. Stout of Dubuque, la ,
in 1885. The price paid for the two, as reported by the New
York Sportsman, was barely $250. Mr. Williams was then
just embarking in the trotting Uorse breeding business, and
two mares were among the nr^t of his purchases. They were
got by Mambrino Boy. a son of Herr's Mambrino Patchen.
MambriDo Boy was quite a speedy trotter, He got a record
of 2:26i at Cynlhiaua, Ky., Aug, 26, 1S76. The dam of Mam-
brino Boy, like his sire was very highly bred. She was by
Strader'a Cassius M. Clay, from a daughter of Berthune, her
second dam being by Rattler, by Sir Arehy, and her third by
imported Spread Eagle.

Berthune was by Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, by Sir
Arcby. His dam was Susette, by Director, by Sir Archy,
and second dam by Potomac, son of imported Diomed. The
dam of Virginian was Lady Burton, by Sir Arcby.

Tbe second dam of Axtell was by Mambrino Royal, son of
Keif's Mambrino Pilot, sire of Hanois (2. 17f), Mambrino
Gift (2.20) and others of note. Mambrino Pilot was by
Mambrino Chief, from Juliet, by Pilot Jr. The dam of
Juliet was by Webster, and Webster was by Medoc, Bon of
American Eclipse, by Duroc, out of Maid of Lodi, by Vir-
ginian, by Sir Arcby. Mambrino Royal's dam, according to
the, "American Trotting Register," was Barilla, by Lieut.
Bassinger; second dam, Ann Merry, by Sumpter, son of Sir
Arcby. Lieut. Bassinger is recorded In "Brace's American
Stud Book" as by imported Fylde, dam by Randolph's
Roanoke, by Henry, generally known as Sir Henry, and
Henry was by Sir Archy, out of a daughter of imported
Diomed. The Sir Aichy lines are even more closely inter-
woven in the pedigree of Axtell than in either that of Maud
S. (2.08^) or the phenomenal pacer Arrow (2. 13i), which met
his 6rst defeat at Hartford last week.

Through the dam of Strader's Cassius M. Clay Jr., which
was by old Abdallah, out of a daughter of Lawrence's
Eclipse, son of American Eclipse, Axtell inherits another
strain from the old Derby winner Diomed, and several
strains from imported Messenger. Judging from the char-
acter of the fountains in which these streams originated,
and the charaoter of the individuals through which they
have been Altered, it is not surprising to those who have gained
some knowledge of the law of heredity that the animal in
which they are centred possesses 6uch a wonderful amount
of speed, courage and endurance. There is no cold-blooded
cart horse dross in the composition. There is just enongh
trotting instinct in the combination to control the action,
and a suitable proportion of the thoroughbred to enable the
possessor to keep up a fast clip throughout the mile.

Axtell is described ns a well-proportioned colt, with a very
handsome, intelligent head, and clean, frictionless action.
He needs no weights to balance him and trots in light shoes.
He is so pure gaited that he does not interfere nor 6trike
himself, yet it is thought prudent to boot him in his raots
lest he might accidentlv make a misstep and get injured.
He was worked a little to road cart as a yearling, but was not
started in any races. His first experience to sulky was on
the 26th of May last. The second time he was speeded in
that rig he showed an eighth of a mile in eighteen seconds,
a 2.24 gait. Before ever starting in a race he trotted a quar-
ter in tbirty-fonr seconds and an eighth in sixteen seconds, a
2:08 clip.

In his tirst race at Keokuk, la., Aug. 10, Axtell met and
defeated a field of three-year-olds, winning in straight heats,
time 2:50A, 2:411, 2:31 }, over a half-mile track. At Cbicngo,
111., Aug.*23, he was started to beat his record of 2.311, i0T
a silver cup, and accomplished the feat easily in 2 30$, 2.24},
trotting tbe second quarter of the last mile iu 35} seconds.
He was started again at Minneapolis, Minn., Aug, 30, to
beat 2.26, and lowered his record to 2.24, trotting the first
qnnrter in thirty-six seconds, the second in 344, the third in
:il ' and fourth in thirty-nine.

This is two seconds faster than the famous $50,000 Bell
Boy's record at the same age, and he has never been sur-
passed or equalled except by Electioneer^ wonderful daugh-
ter, Wildflower, which set the two-year-old trotting mark at
2.21 in 1881. The effort evidently did her no good, as she
has utver ma<*<? a fa;!er record. It ip predicted by some

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Ht Axtell will beat Wildflower's performance before tbe
sison closes. Considering the fact that he trotted the mid-
b half of his fast mile iu 1:09, it seems probable that he
ty succeed in accomplishing the Herculean task.
It will show much better judgment on the part of his
rner, however, to rest content with his brilliant achieve-
mts until the colt is more mature. Wildflower was foaled
arch 5, 1879, and made her record Oot. 22, 1881. She was
en thirty-one months and seventeen days old. Axtell
iked one day of beiog twenty-nine months of age, when
s record of 2.24 was obtained.

Napa and Solano Fair-

On Thursday next the fair of the Napa and Solano
istrict will open, and that it will be one of the most
ijoyable meetings of the circuit is already assured,
he new grounds are admirably adapted for exhibitions,
id those who have seen, the track pronounce it one of
e very best in the State. As will be seen by the list of
itries there is a capital promise of good sport, nearly
1 of the prominent horses which have participated at
■evious meetings being named. Trotting, racing and
cing show strong fields, and that there will be struggle
rter struggle to reach the winning score first is as cer-
kiu as anything in the future is a certainty. There
mid not be a pleasanter trip than the journey from San
rancisco and Oakland to Napa City. Skirting tie bay
util the junction is reached, the short time occupied
ppears still shorter from the interesting scenery the
hole distance of the route.

No matter how often the trip has been made, people
ho have the least appreciation for the beauties of
lature will see something new to admire. That five
tys can be spent pleasantly is beyond cavil, and those
ho are too busy to give up the major portion of tht
eek, can select a day when business will best permit,
nd whichever one is selected, there is no chance for
rawing a blank. This is sustained by the following
st of entrips:

FIRST DAY — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND.
Banning Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of a mile and repeat.
:5 entrance, 910 forfeit, $200 added; S60 to second horse.

, 0. Holly names ch f Nancy

* Hennessey names brm Welcome

', M. Denio n.tmes brc Sid

'. McGovern namea a g St. Patrick

;. F. Tarpy names ch g Notidle

| L. Appleby names ch f Carmen

Trotting- 2:30 class. Parse S800.

, W. Woodward names b m Eosle Mc

. A. Hickok names b s Elector

,alo Alto Stock Farm names b g Express

. Goldsmith names b g Bt-n Ali

ames A. Dustin names b g Judge

SECOND DAY — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEH 3RD.
Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse 81,000.

. L. and N. Coombs names b m Lilv Stanley

. C. Holly names ch s Woodnut

alo Alto Stock Farm names b f Gertrude Bussell

. J . Rose nameB b s Alcazar

Pacing— 2:26 class. Parse 8500.

!. B. Bradbury names ch g Little Hope

has. I. Havens names blk g. Racquet

.. E . Claweoc names s g Damiana

, Brandow names b g Prussian Boy

ieasanton Stock Farm names ch f Gold Leaf

L, McCord names blk g Ned Wlnslow

I C. Airhart names b g San Diego

rank H. Dyer names b g Tom Linderman

Trotting— District. 2:40 clasB. PurBe §500.

. W. Gardner names blk g Burton

I, O. Holly names bf Economy

. Steffens names be van

'homas Smith names h s Mambrino Chief Jr.

. Corcoran names br g Frank O'Neil

P. Rodehaver namts b s Alcona Jr.

_.0'Riolly names m Annet

P. Page names be Mortimer

LPacbeco names br m Beena

THIRD DAY— THURSDAY, OCT. 4TH.
Running Race— Free for all; one mile and repeat; 325 entrance; $10
orfeit, S260 added; $5u to second horse.

inoch Yates names b s Oscar Wilde

I C. Holly names ch f Fusilade's Last

A. Blazingame names bo..... Hermes

. II. Denio names be — Sid

Vm. Boots names blk g Sidon

Vm. Boots names blk g .' Sid

Vm. Boots names blk g Index

V. L. Appleby names br m Laura Gardner

>. McGovern names s g St. Patrick

Trotting — Three-minute class. Purse 8600.

7. 8 . Ray names b g Perehelian

'alo Alto Stock Farm names b f Sonnet

4mes A. Dustin names ch m Lady Escott

l.C. Sargeant names b g Ross S

. B. Emerson names brm Maggie E

Trotting— District Three-year-old class. Purse 8400.

'eter Genson names sc Gasmeter

I. 0. Holly names ch c Ben Davis

). R. Misner names blk c Antl Coolie

Vm. McGraw names b c Alfreds

I MoFayden names b c Redwood

FOURTH DAY — FRIDAY, OCT. 5TH.

Trotting— 2:26 class. Purse 8800.

no. A. Goldsmith names bg Ben Ali

Jha*. Davis names blk g Franklin

?alo Alto names bg Express

i. C. Davenport names br s Alio

Trotting— District, 2:^0 clsss.

3. B. Starr names br m Flora B

i, C. Holly names b f Economy

I S t eilt-Ds names b 6 Van

tobert Brown names b m Mattie P

1. Sperry names b g Boss

Trotting— DIb trie t, two-year-olds. Purse 8400. EES)

V. J.Zane names be Captor

rhomas Smith names be. George Washington

J. R. Misner names blk f Gertie G

ff. Page names b b Flectic

I. W. Williams names s c Kedwin

FIFTH DAY— SATURDAY, OCT. 6TH.

Running Race— Free for all. One and one-quarter mile dash. $25
intrance; $10 forfeit: 8200 added; 850 to second horse.

inoch Yates names b s Oscar Wilde

*. 0. Holly names ch f Fusilade's Last

3.0. Holly names ch f Nancy

J.A- Blasingame names b s Hermes

9 Hennessey names br m - Welcome

ff. L, Appleby names ch f Carmen

F. M. Denie names brc Sid

i. McGovern names s g St. Patrick

ffm. Boots names be Nabeau

ffm. Boots names blk g Ledon

U. F.Tarpy names ch m Notidle

ff. L. Appleby names cbm Laura Gardner

Trotting— Four-year-old not filled. Class 2:21 opened in its place.
Entries to close August 28, lfeSS. Purse 81.000.

Trotting— Free for all. Purse 81.C00.

5. A. Hlckok namea bg Arab

fames Dustin names b g Adair

Pleasanton Stock Farm names blk 8 .Director

[<■ J. Bose names b a Stain Lou 1

The National Trotting Stallion Stake.

The time is rapidly approaching when the Wationat
Trotting Stallion Stake will come off, and should there
be no hindrance on the part of the weather clerk, three
weeks more will decide the question. There has never
been a trotting stake which has awakened the iuterest
that this has. From the time it was advertised until
the closing of the stake it was the main topic when trot-
ting matters were discussed. When it closed with nine
nominations the feeling was intensified, and when Statu-
boul made his great race in Los Angeles, tbe talk was
not confined to ho-se circles, the whole country being
interested. The victory of Guy "Wilkes at Oakland gave
a new impetus to the subject, and when Woodnut
wrested the championship from Guy and Stamboul at
Sacramento, that third grand surprise raised the excite-
ment to fever heat. Those of over sanguine tempera-
ment, or rather those who are easily swayed by present
performances thought the race was "as good as over"
when Stamboul beat Arab iu "straight heats." and thafc
in such magnificent time. Guy started them on another
tack and the money lost was to be recouped on his
second victory, which was also thought as good as won.
Woodnut was the Warwick to dethrone the last Monarch,
and there was a maze, a labyrinth without a clew to lead
out of the entanglement, further than to shout for the
new Emperor, and prophesy that the National was at
last decided. But after a lapse of a few day Stamboul
shows that he is fast recovering his Los Angeles form
and at Stockton not only wins the fastest heat made in
California this season, outside of his own, but giveo
Arab another hard tussle, so hard that he nearly repeats
his previous victory. Both races in which this trio of
National nominations have been engaged in have been
trying testa. Five heats necessary to determine the
question of supremacy and after that was thought to be
settled, a new verdict sustained by what in trotting
affairs is thought to the best testimony , t hat of the watch.
As it now stands, were the three stallions which have
come together to meet, each of them in prime condition
without an "out" to interfere with a proper display of
their powers and each would have staunch supporters.

But there are further complications. The talk now is
that Guy Wilkes has gene wrong, that Director has met
with a mishap, and three weeks ago we published that
"Antevolo was doing as well as we could ask until a lit-
tle over two weeks anterior when the leg that troubled him
last year 'filled' and he showed a slight lameness." As
for the first two named we h«ar contradictory accounts,
and though there may be some foundation for the re-
ports, the most reliable information leads to the belief
hat both will be in condition to start. As for Antevolo,
we have no desire to magnify or lessen the injury, and
happily are in a situation that no offense can be taken
at a true statement of the case. From the time he went
out of the stud, August 1st. he did well until he was
worked on a heavy track, and until after a brush of half
a mile in 1:09 on August 21st, no fault could be found.
The next morning the outside middle tendon of the near
hind leg was swollen and there was some tenderness.
The swelling increased and at times there was well-
defined lameness. This was the same leg which troubled
him before, though previously the injury was between
the ankle and fuot, while in this case it was between the
ankle and hock. The suspensory was sprung outwardly
and the swelling extended to the back tendon ana
from ankle to hock was enlarged. He was jogged
every day, a part of the time on the road, and some
three weeks after the injury the jogging rate was in-
creased to a four-minute gait, winding up a little faster.
Although "hanging on" longer than anticipated there
was steady improvement, and as it was imperative that
something must be done if he took part in the National,
Saturday last, Sept. 22d, he waH given two heats in
2:28, 2:25. If anything, the leg looked better, and when
exercised the next morning he went as sound as ever.
The Monday following the exercise was finished with a
move of a quarter in 36£ seconds, and Tuesday last he
was given a mile in 2:26 and repeated in 2:19. He was
"scraped," and cooled out nicely, and Wednesday and
Thursday mor*nings he did not show any ill results.

We feel that the chances are favorable for him to stand
work enough so that he will be able to start in the race
and certainly neither Guy or Director can be counted
out. Guy, especially, as the condition acquired in two
such hard races as he trotted will permit a cessation of
work, a resumption of which a short time before the
race comes off will bring him back. After seeing Direc-
tor moving us easily and as fast as he did during the
Golden Gate Fair, we trust if there has been trouble that
it will bo temporary.

The twenty days which still intervene are very likely
to have a beneficial effect, and that everything will be
done that skill and care can accomplish to bring the
horses engaged to the post in good condition is assured,
In that case we have not the least hesitation in predicting
one of the greatest trotting races ever witnessed in this
or any other country.

The Speed Drive-

As will be learned from the annexed report, only a
Utile more is needed to complete the speed drive in Gol-
den Gate Park. That it will be secured is beyond ques-
tion, though there may be delay in finishing it which
should be avoided if possible.

The breeders of the Coast are interested in the project
and the many wealthy men who are engaged in breeding
and rearing trotting horses can well afford to subscribe
no matter where their residence is. The completion of
the drive will increase the demand for road horses to an
extent which will quadruple their value, and animals
which can only be disposed of now at work horse prices
be eagerly sought after. Though, of course, the project
is more especially a San Francisco scheme, and iuci-
dently will annually benefit the city to an amount far
exceeding the whole cost, this should not debar subscrip-
tions from those who are not residents. The trouble in
that direction is the necessary delay and should there be
a break in the work there will be greater difficulty in
finishing it, and also an increase of co?t.

The drive will be one of the greatest attractions of
San Francisco, and it is within bounds to say that many
visitors will be added who will stay during the winter,
not a few become permanent residents when their fond-
ness for the truly American recreation of driving fast
trotters can be gratified. The claim that it will be any-
thing but reputable is such arrant bosh as to be unworthy
of notice.

The Executive Committee of the Park Speed Track Asso-
ciation met Thursday afternoon in the Pacific Hotel. Adolph
Sutro was invited to preside, Hiram Cook acting as secretary.

Among those present were W. W. Stow, Wendell Easton,
W. F. Fargo, C. S. Crittenden, M. H. de Young and John
MeMullen, President of the San FraDcisco Bridge Company.

After the meeting was called to order Mr. Cook explained
the association's financial circumstances. Three weeks ago
he found himself at the end of his resources. The funds st
his disposal had all been paid over to the contractor, who, on
becoming aware of the state of affairs, declined to go on until
he saw some money ahead. The contract of the San Fran-
cisco Bridge Company obligated it to complete the work for
$31,000, and that amount was represented by subscriptions
from merchants and capitalists. The majority is good for
the amount of subscriptions, but some are out of town, and
others desire a little more time. Finding it would be imposs-
ible to go on without securing further subscriptions, Mr.
Cook said he had made a personal canvass, and during the
three weeks had collected the sum of $3,000. The subscrip-
tions now amounted to 26,800, and the expenditures of the
contractor footed up the sum of $26,000. The association is,
therefore, $800 ahead. It would be disastrous as well as
expensive to have the Bridge Company break up its camp
and remove its appliances. A long delay would undoubtedly
ensue, besides the set-back which the abandonment of (work
would give tbe project. Mr. Cook asked suggestions from
the gentlemen present.

Adolph Sutro favored delaying the project until the entire
sum promised had been collected. The quality of the clay
found in the work, he said, was not suitable for the work
and it had been found necessary to procure it elsewhere.
The extra labor would cost, he said, abont §5000.

John McMullen, President of the Bridge Company, said
that he had prepared to Btop three weeks ago, when notified
by Mr. Cuok of the condition of the subscription list. The
contract which the association had with his company was a
one-sided affair. At one end was the Bridge Company and
at the other he did not exactly know who. He waB willing,
he said, to go on with the work if any member present guar-
anteed the payment of the extra $5000.

W. W. Stow suggested asking the gentlemen who had al-
ready paid up to increase their subscriptions.

This proposition did not meet with any support. It was
objected to on the ground that it was not fair to ask people
who had already been so liberal to subscribe further.

Mr. Cook said that two or three gentlemen whose names
are down for large sums were in the East at present. J. M.
Donahue, who is now in New York, is down for $1000. Sen-
ator Hearst, J. B. Haggln and Lloyd Tevis had not yet given
anything. If theBe gentlemei were asked, he said, he
thought they would willingly be large contributors. There
were many other men in the city who had not yet contri-
buted but are safe for $50 or $100. He believed that t*t least
$1000 could be collected weekly until the work was finished.

Mr. de Young and Wendell Easton added $100 to their
subscriptions, making them ?400 each.

W. W. Stow, in speaking about collecting money for the
Bpeed-track, said he was aware that a prejudice existed in
certain quarters against the scheme. There was an idea
that the control of it would be vested in a low clasH of the
sportiug element. The contrary is the case, he urged. The
Park Commissioners will have the most oomplete control,
and it is not in the power of that body to divest itself of it.
Should it happen that the speed truck becomes a nuisance or
is offensive to the public it can be closed up by the Commis-
sioners.

Some desultory conversation, which hardly took the form
of discussion, followed, and it was finally decided to go on
with tbe collecting, tbe individual members of the committee
promising to use their best efforts to obtain funds. Contrac-
tor McMullen promised to go on with the work in the mean-
time until tbe $800 were exhausted. Mr. Cook also promised
that be would have no reason to stop QgaiD.

The committee then adjourned to meet a week from next
Monday.

Following are some of the names of the gentlemen who
have contributed very largely up to the present to the funds
of the association: Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, W. S.
Hobart, A. Hayward, $1,000 each; W, W. Stow, Buss House,
A. B. Spreckels, J. McM. Shatter, Edward Barron, C. W.
Sin, Jessie S. Potter, Adolph Sutro, James G. Fair, Palace
Hotel, Huntington, Hopkins & Co., C. F. Fargo, Millen
Griffiftbs, W. Dunphy, C. S. Crittenden, Alexander McCord
& Co., W. H. & F. C. Talbot, $500 each; M. H. de Young
and Wendell Easton, $400 each; Henry Pierce, $300; G. A.
Pope, J. V. Coleman, J. D. Spreckels, J. C. Johnstone & Co.,
Wieland Brewery, Main & Winchester, Holbrook, Merrill &
Stetson, W. H. Crocker, A. P. Hotaling, Dnuham, Corrigan
& Co., Wilmerding, Kellog & Co , C. F. Kentfield, H. Morgan
Hill. W. S. Blair, J. McDonough, W. H. Dimond, W. B.
Bradbury, $250 each; O H. Kingsley, $200; Farnsworth &
Buggies, Frank Bros., $150 each.

In addition to the above same the individual $100 sub-
scriptions foot up $5,100. the $50 subscription! $2,650, and
the $25 subscriptions $1,250.

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Sept. 29

On Bar Shoes.

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[By A. E. Buzard, Veterinary Surgeon.]

A Bar Shoe is a nearly circular pieoe of metal applied to
the foot of the horse, and is so-called because, when 6rst
used, a bar was most probably welded across the heelB of a
common shoe.

The diseases, to the care of which the bar shoe is most
frequently applied, are corn, sand or quarter crack; and the
effect sought to be produced is the creation of a space be-
tween the shoe and the foot, so that no part of the weight o*
the animal shall bear on that portion of the foot which re"
quires protection.

In a foot to which a bar shoe has never been applied, there
is little difficulty in keeping a shoe, however clumsily it
may be made, from bearing on the diseased part; because
the frog being in most cases higher than the heels of the
crust, the bar of the shoe rests upon it, and the heels of the
crust are thereby relieved entirely from the pressure of the
shoe. But when, by the constant use of the bar shoe the
frog is worn down level with the heels of the crust, it be-
comes necessary that the shoe should be made to adapt itself
to the altered state of the foot. This is done by making the
shoe considerably thinner for the diseased or tender part,
and leaving it thicker over the frog, that it may come in
contact with that organ while still at some distance from the
heels.

Another advantage is gained by this form of shoe, viz: a
perfectly flat ground surface; the quarters are also pre-
served, which, under other circumstances, are almost sure to
be destroyed. (I mean when the quarters are weak or in-
jured); and when the frog and quarters are worn away, the
difficulty of keeping the shoe from bearing on the heels is
increased in proportion to the length of time the shoe is
worn. Hence it often follows that a horse that wears a bar
shoe once, wears it forever, as it actually produces the di-
sease it was meant to cure.

I am perfeotly aware that it is much easier to shoe horses
on paper than it is at the forge; and I also know there are
some feet which can only be shod so as to make them go
sound in the very sort of shoe I would condemn as gener-
ally mischievous, viz: one which iB bent up to keep it from
touching the heels, instead of being made thin over the
heels, more particularly the outer edg& of it, which is oppo-
site the crust, but these owing to several causes which do
not properly belong to this subject, are getting very rare,
and some of them have, no doubt, been produced by being
shod, in the first place, with the shoes they are now com-
pelled to wear.

Now, though I must confess that the art of shoeing at
some forges is brought nearer to perfection than it ever has
been before, yet I was led to make these remarks by having
lately seen several bar shoes, which had been put on at
some establishments totally devoid of principle, both in the
construction and application, and yet finished in a very
superior manner and highly oreditable to the makers as me-
chanics. This is a state of things that ought not to exist at
the present time; and though lam fearful this will not be
read by many who are intrusted with the important doty of
fitting and putting on the shoe, I think their* employers may
derive both honor and profit, would they attend to this
branch of the art themselves; instructing those who are
ignorant of the principles of shoeing, and confirming, by
judicious explanation, those who are doing the thing proper-
ly, in many instances, I am afraid, by mere accident.

No. 11 Seventh St., San Francisco.

The Kind of Horses to Raise.

It is only those who keep common or inferior horses that
can complain of the prices now ruling, says an exchange.
There is no boom now, of course, but values are such that
those who produce good stock can make as good, if not bet-
ter, profit on the money invested as in any other enterprise
which is strictly confined to the operations of farming or
raising live stock. Horses that sell from $200 to $300 per
head, and sometimes a great deal more, are going to pay
well for their raising, besides giving a nice dividend on the
capital invested. The trouble is to convince farmers that
this is the case. Some argue that they could not obtain
euch prioeB even if they produced the horses. There is no
greater mistake than this. There are ten buyers for a horse
that is worth S250 to one for the horse that is worth from
$50 to $100. "Give ub good horses" is the cry of every
horse market in the country. Consumers of horses are more
and more convinced every day that it is the cheapest in the
long run to buy nothing but the best, and when they find
what they want they do not quibble very long about prices.
^Neighborhoods that have established a reputation of pro-
ducing a good class of horses are alwayB overrun with buyers
who want the horses regardless of price. There is only one
department of the horse market that is overstocked, and that
for common low grade stook. The most effective way to
change men's minds in regard to such matters is to take them
into some of the leading horse markets of the country. The
best way in which to discourage and breakup patronizing
mongrel and oheap stallions is to show the horse raiser the
difference in market value between the offspring of such horses
and that of some pure bred horse of good individual merit.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Bkeedek akd Spostsman.

The Angler's Alphabet.

was the Angler who looked to his fllea ;

waB the Bull who had the first "rise";

was the Cast he made fast in an Oak ;

was the — word which he DBed when It broke;

was the Evasion when hiB lock you woald ask;

was the Fish that to catch was his task;

was the Gillie that got at his flask;

was the Hole, all unseen, where he fell;

was the Infliction when yarns he'd tell;

was the Jump, nearly cleared at a bound;

was the Kine in hiB pet pool he found;

was the Line that got under his toes;

was the Mits when his only fish rose;

was the Native that grinned at his woes;

was the Oath that he hurled at his toes*.

is the Penalty for trespass he'll pay;

was the Question when he lost his way;

Woe the Road where be wandered astray;

was the Salmon be promised to kill;

wus the Temptation to get one per billl

was the Umbrella be wished he had brought;

woe the Yow as his pillow he sought;

w.v- the Weather, a still pouring pall;

the Xpense, which filled him with gall;

w.\9 the Yarn that be told without shame;

was the Zany whom naught can reclaim.

— Mona, In English FiBhing Gazette.

TRAP.

Riverside Sportsman's Club.

The meeting on Sept. 21st brought out seven members,
whose scores wers rather lower than has been the rule.

At 12 siuglesjand 6 pairs, blue rock targets. Chamberlin
rules, O. F. Packard, 16; N. Cundiff, 15; J. E, Beamer, 14;
T. Cundiff, 10; Mr. Locke, 10; L. Brackenbury, 7; J. W.
McLeod, 6.

At 12 single blue rocks, $2.50 entrance. C. F. Packard,
8; T. Cundiff, 8; J. E. Beamer, 7; J. "W. McLeod, 5; L.
Brackenbury, 5; N. Cundiff, 5.

Southern California Championship.

The third match for the championship of Southern Cali-
fornia, and the medal presented by the Selby Smelting and
Led Company, was shot at Pacific Driving Park, San Diego,
on Sunday last. The medal was first won by Doctor O. F.
Britton of Los Angeles, then by Mr. Martinez Chick of San
Diego, and now by Mr. Chick again. The medal must be
won four times before it becomes individual property. In
the match of Sunday laBt, the work done was of a very higb
order of merit; and argues strongly for the general excel-
lence at the traps of the famous quail shots of sonnier Cali-
fornia. The fourth match for the medal will be shot off
within thirty days.

At 50 single blue rook targets, and 25 pairs. Chamberlin
rules, For Selby medal, championship of Southern Califor-
nia and 5 entrance, divided into 50, 30 and 20 per cent.
Won by Martinez Chick; F. Ecker, second; "Will Francis
third.

Names . Singles. Pairs. Total.

M.Chick 44 36 80

E. Ecksr 37 43 7«

WiUFranois 41 35 76

W. Hamilton 38 -J4 73

Dr. O.F. Britton.. 36 39 72

C, F. P. Packard 38 44 72

W.Morgan 30 31 71

J. N. Cundiff 37 22 66

Dr. Tabor 34 25 59

B. Barnes 30 20 60

Vacaville Gun Club.

The first of a series of five trap meetings to be held by the
Vacaville Gun Club, was given on Sunday last. The chief
prize is a valuable gold medal to become the property of the
participant making the highest average in the five events.

The Vacaville club desires to match a team of six against
like teams from the other trap organizations of San Fran-
cisco, or other cities. Correspondence may be addressed to
the secretary, Mr. H. G. Boyce, at Vacaville. ihe nest
meeting of the club will be held to-morrow. The scores on
Sunday last were

Jas. Holt 7

H. G. Boyce 7

A, Clayton ^ 6

J. Hariie. 4

At 10 birds, Hurlingham.

H. A. Btseford 9

T. H. Buckingham 9

C Seams 9

Jos . Bassf ord 8

T. J. Bassford 7

At 10 single and 5 pairs. Blue Rock Targets.

SINGLES. " PATES.

B. Bassford 11110 1 1111 11 11 11 11 11 18

F.J. Bassford 0 110 111111 10 01 11 10 11 16

J. M. Bassford Jr 0101111111 11 10 til 11 10 15

T. H. Buckingham 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 h . 11 10 11 10 11 16

H. E. Boyce 0 11110 0 111 10 11 ll 11 10 15

H. A. Bassford 10 10 1110 10 11 11 11 10 10 10

J.Donovan 1101000011

A Clayton 1101010011.

O. Reams , 1100011000 ,

J. Hardie 0010000111.

J. Teates 0001011110.

J. Holt 0010000000,

11 11 10 11 11 15
00 11 10 11 01 12
11 10 11 11 00 11
, 01 11 11 11 01 11
11 01 00 11 10 11
10 11 11 11 00 8

gTAt 30 singles ana 10 pairs Blue Bock targets, Chamberlin rules.ifor
gold medal. Won by H. A. Bassford.

F. J. Bassford 1 0

SINGLES.

1111

10 1110 1

110 111

A:Clayton 1 0 0 0

0 110 11
H.G.Boyce. 1 0 10 11

10111111110
H.A.Bassford 0 1011110111

10111001111
0. Beams 1 1111101110

11010111010
T. H. Buckingham 0 1111011111

00111111100
Jos. BaBS ford 1 0100110010

11010101111
Jas. Holt 0 10 0

111111

10 0 0 1

Jas. Hardie 1 0. 0 0 1

0 0 0 10

1

1—23

1

1—23

0

0-22

1

0—21

0

0—18
0
1—16

H.A.Bassford 11 10 11 11 11 11 10 00 11 11

F.J. Bassford 10 00 11 10 U 10 11 01 10 11

A.Clayton 11 10 11 11 10 10 11 00 10 11

H.G.Boyce 00 11 10 10 01 00 01 11 ll 11

O. Ream 01 11 10 10 11 10 10 01 11 01

J, M. Bassford, Jr 10 11 31 10 11 01 10 11 11 10

T.H.Buckingham 10 01 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 00

Jas. Hardie 11 01 11 11 11 10 11 31 11 00

Jas. Holt 11 00 11 10 11 01 11 00 00 11

Death of Judge Freer

Hon. Leon D. Freer, Judge of the Superior Court for the
County of Butte, died in this city on September 19th laBt,
after an illness of less than one month. The announcement
will surprise and grieve very many. Of splendid physique,
Judge Freer seemed likely to be among the last of his gener-
ation to be called away. A young man, being but forty-three
years, three months and nineteen days old, he had so estab-
lished himself in the hearts of the people of this common-
wealth as to command more general respect and love tban,
perhaps, any other man upon whom public position had been
forced during the twenty years last pussed. Frank, sunny,
Bincere and always courteous, he was a type after which all
men might order their lives with a certainty of reward in
peace of mind and the regard of fellow-citizens. Judge Freer
was a man of unusual furce mentally. His legal studies,
while deep and covering a wide range, yet had not preoluded
acquaintance with science, art and general literature. A
peculiarity was that his reading was perfeotly assimilated,
and he was in the best sense an epitome of the works to
which he had applied himself. Grandly open-handed and
charitable, even to the impairment of private fortune, the
sorrowing and needy near him will miss the strong face, kind
words and supporting hand. Immersed in public business,
Judge Freer yet found time to practice "his favorite recrea-
tione, shooting and fishing, in both of which he was master-
ful.

For several years President of the California State Sports-
man's Association, and lending to the office, all of the en-
ergy and knowledge of affairs which he possessed, the
sportsmen of the State owe him a debt of gratitude which
they gladly acknowledge and which they can only in a
degree repay by holding in high honor the name and good
deeds of their chief craftsman, over whom the lilies of lair
Butte must grow the purer because they emblem the white
soul beneath. The funeral services were held in this city on
Sunday last, under the auspieies of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, of which Judge Freer had been Grand
Master, and three times Grand Representative to the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, an honor which was his when he
died. Rev, W. H. Hill, Past Grand Master and Rev. Dr.
Spaulding, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, officiated.
The^pall bearers were A. S. Bush, A. N. Scott, J. Swan, "W".
K. Dietrich, Philo "White, H. J. Lask, E. F. "SVhite, Alex-
ander Hay, H. L. Rea, J. W. Meredith, J. H. Hartman and
L. L. Alexander. After the ritual of the Episcopal Church,
Hon. J. N. E.Wilson, a life-long friend of the deceased,
delivered an eloquent eulogy of the great man. The choir
sang "Sleep the L^st Sleep, " and the remains were then
taken in charge by the pall bearers and transferred to Oro-
ville, where the interment is to be made.

The nest oontest for the championship of Southern Cali-
fornia will probably be held at Riverside in October, the
club of that city desires it, and the present holder of the
medal being willing.

The annual tournament of the California State Sportsman's
Association will begin at Stockton on Thursday, Oct. 11th.
The Stockton members, Messrs. Haas, Lane, Sperry, Merrill,
et al., have made provision for pleasant entertainment. Live
birds cannot be had in sufficient number, but the lack will
be more than met by the use of Blue Rock targets.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

Since tne regatta there has been a slight reaction and there
was not a large attendance at the club house on Sunday last.
Most ot the larger boats were out, however, and had a very
enjoyable sail including several brashes with local sailing
craft. The big scow with the enormous balance lug sail was
around Bnd the boys were after her right off. as her owners
have been thinking they could get away with the canoes.
After a tack or two something happened to one of her lee
boards and she fell off to leeward and was no more seen.
The little canoe, Iris, was out in the afternoon and sailing
very fast. After awhile a race was made between her and
the Gypsy, won by Gypsy by a small margin, after which
the Iris beat her twice in succession. There were several
photographers around among the regatta, and one of them is
now making up a handsome album, including some sixty
views of the canoes sailing, paddling, and in every possible
position and of all the races, which will be of much interest
to those who participated as well as the visitors.

The Mayrisch Badge race will be sailed in three weeks and
a keen competitiou is anticipated.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plBlnly names of eireand dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Bkeedeb and Sportsman.

Whelps.

Messrs. T. L. Potter and W. S. Kittle's pointer Drab D.,
whelped September 8, 1SS8, four, two dogs, all white and
lemon, to E. W. Briggs, Climax.

Presentation.

Mr. H. B. Brown has presented to Mr. A. B. Elford, San
Francisco, liver and white pointer dog, whelped August 6,
1888, by Scout Croxteth (A. K. S. B.)— Donna Sensation (A
K. B. B.) , _ l

Bales.

Mr. H. B. Brown has sold to Mr. Clarence A. Haight, San
Francisco, liver and white pointer dog, whelped August 6
1888, by Scout Croxteth (6277 A. K. S. B.)— Donna Sensation
(79S2A.K. S. B.)

To Mr. Eobert Liddle, San Francisco, litter brother to pre-
ceding, white and lemon.

To H. Brand, San Francisco, litter brother to preceding,
white and lemon.

To Mr. DickinsoD, San Francisco, litter sister to preceding,
white and lemon.

Mr. William Schreiber has sold pointer puppies by Don-
Ball, whelped May 14th, 18S8. All white and lemon.

To Sergeant Flanders, San Francisco, a bitoh.

To Mr. John Bergez, San FranciBco, a dog.

To Mr. Geo. T. Allender, Watsonville, a dog.

Name Claimed.

Mr. H. E. Brown, San Franoisoo, claims the name Manza-
nita for white and liver pointer bitoh whelped August G 18S8
by Scout Croxteth (A. K. S. B.)— Donna Sensation (A.K. s!

Mr. Geo. T. Allender, claims the name California, for white
and lemon pointer dog, whelped -May 7th, 1SSS, by Point-
Blossom.

Mr. William Schreiber, claims the name Astoria, for white
and lemon bitch, whelped May 14tb, 1SS8, by Don— Sail.

Meeting: of the American Kennel Club.

Present:— AugUBt Belmont, Jr., President.

American Mastiff Olub q q Marshall

American English Beagle Club .'.'Herman F. Schrtlhu.

(-lnciumiti sportsman Club p r (l)ll

Collie Club of America .". .'..'.'.' .Thomas H. Terry

Hartford Kennel Club. O. J. Pch.il

New Jersey hennel Club q j F(8uftn

St. Pauls Minnesota Kennel Club Herman F.'sc'hellhass

Westminster Kennel Club f n Hlteheo.-k

Washington city Konuel Club F 0 Webster

Maryland Kennel Club V.'h' F. Schellhass

Michigan Konnet Olub H.E.Oook

888

%ht fprtete and gyavtsmmx.

219

the absence of Mr. Vredenburgh, the Secretary, Mr. A.
Lewis was appointed Secretary pro. tern.
he minutes of the previous meeting were read,
[r, Peshall: Before the minutes are approved I should
to ask in regard to the resignation of the Stafford Ken-
Club, if that is properly authorized. I think we have no
it to accept that resignation, as the party who tendered it
no right to moke it, and if we accept it we are acting
u a statement that is nntrne, I think we had better re-
ader the vote on that snbject, and then approve the
lUtes.

he Secretary then read soma correspondence between the
retary and a member of the Stafford Kennel Club.
[r. Peshall: I move that the minutes be corrected so that
ill appear that the Stafford Kennel Clab is still a member
be American Kennel Club,
[otlon seconded and carried.

d motion of Mr. Peshall the minutes were then approved.
he Secretary then read the reports of the Secretary and

rer, which were approved,
he President: On behalf of the Committee of Associate
nbership, I have to say that the Committe was in-
icted to draw up a constitution and rules on certain lines

out at the last meeting for the government of the Asso-
e Members, and toineorporate into the Constitution such
nges as wore deemed best. The Committee, after careful
^deration of the subject and conferring with the officers
he Kennel Club, found that it would be very difficult to
ie a separate association of Associate Members, with a
irate constitution, and it was deemed advisable to simply
rporate the Associate Membership as a body within the
>nel Club itself, and then endeavor to provide for it in
constitution, which had to be considerably changed, and
ou will follow me in your copies I will read to you what
been done.

he President then read the draft of the proposed consti-
on.

Ir. Peshall: I move that the Constitution, as amended,
■atib'ed and printed and sent out to the different clubs.
ive been through thera and consider that they are amend-
lts that are necessary. I also move that notice be sent to
different clubs and the Committee have the thanks of the
b and be discharged.

Member: I think the word "accepted" would sound
jh better.

[r. Peshall: The report being accepted it is ordered
ited.

lie President: There are two ways of adopting it. Arti-
11 provides that this Constitution may be revised or
inded after thirty days notice has been given to such
nbers of the two-thirda vote at any meeting of this Aaso-
ion where at least two-thirds of the members are repre-
led. "Now if yon give them thirty days notice the ratifi-
on can be obtained in writing, if it is your wish to do it

way. Or simply give notice now and let It go over to
December meeting. If you are in a hurry to have this
e now, it will take sixty days.

Ir. Peshall: I accept the amendment that the report be re-
ed and accepted and ordered printed and sent to the dif-
nt clubs for ratification.

he motion as amended is seconded and carried.
he President: Your Committee was also instructed to re-

thernleB with respect to the suggestions made, and in
ng up the subject the Committee went very carefully
ingh them and made a great many changes and altera-
;B, which they think it best to present to-day.
he President then read the draft of the rules as altered

amended.

i. Peshall: I move that Rule 13 remain as it is, and that

e 15 of the new Rules be stricken out.

[otion seconded and carried.

[r. Hitchcock: I move that Rule 18 remain as it is, and

e21 of the new Rules be stricken out.

lotion seconded and carried.

Er. Peshall: I move that the report be accepted, and the

eg be ordered printed and sent to the different clubs.

'j. Cook: There is something not specified in regard to

Kennel Gazette. Does this Gazette design to publish
thing except the Judges' decision in regard to these dogs
lout comment, or does it publish the decisions with vari-

comments, and the reasons for the judge's deeiaioa?
he President: They are signed articles by the judges
nselves. No reports, no comments from any outside
ies, no editorial comments at all. Of course there will
reading matter. Reoorts of the English shows are
le in the same way . the reports are signed by the jo dges
nselves. The judges merely say why ihey awarded their

jr. Cook: We have had some difficulty in the publishing
aese reports. I speak of this as it leads to controversy
he Sporting Press, and tends to antagonize the different
rting papers. If the Gazette publishes these reports with-
oomment, then I am in favor of it. Otherwise I am op-
Ego it.

X. Rowe: So far as I am concerned, I am positively in
ir of the Kennel Gazette. I cannot see that the objec-
which Mr. Cook raises has any force whatever. It can-
have any possible effect in antagonizing the Kennel
ette and sporting papers that are in existence. Your
er, as I understand, is an official record. It is true that
publish the prize lists. But a great many persons are
ions to know why a ]udge has placed one dog over an-
tr; what his reason was for doing it. Now, he is given
art unity for giving his reasons, and as the President
'properly remarked, you then form an opinion. Mr.
k, for instance, has' spoken of fox hounds. I believe he

I ws what a good fox hound ought to be. He sends that
hound to a show He is beaten. He has seen the other
that had beaten him. He don't know why he has
en him. But then he has the judge*s decision to know
■ he has beaten him. He has seen the dogs and corn-
id them. Many owners overlook the weak points in
r doga and see only the strong ones. A judge is sup-

t h! to be competent. If he is not competent, the only way
icertain it is to let him give his reasons for his decision.

' idge does not want to defend himself from every criticism
objection in the general sporting paper, and there is no
on why there should arise any controversy between

ltheni and the American Kennel Gazette, because if you al-
ow these controversies, you shut the judge out. You place
him in a position that he doe^ not wish to write his report.

Mr. PeBhall: I move that this report on the Rules be
printed.

Seconded and carried.

Mr. Peshall: I move that the Committee have power to
send out a circular to the breeders stating icbat the A. K. 0.
has done, and I would ask that the Committee have pow*r
to prepare their rsport, and have it printed and sent out.

Mr. Cook: I would like to amend that so that the paper
when sent out will contain a statement of the true method
in which a decision is to be arrived at. so that the different
delegates will know what action will be taken in regard to
the adoption of them.

Mr. Peshall: The circular is apnrt from the rnle3 and con
stilution and in charge of a different committe-, and the com-
mittre having nearly completed its labors asks that it be
printed and sent oot.

Mr. Cook: The Constitution provides that changes in the
constitution and rules may be adopted either at the regular
meeting in December or by the votes of the delegates. Will
this report, as it is printed and sent out, give that informn-
tion to delegates as to how and when the matter will be
decided?

Mr. President: Mr. Peshall suggested that it was one and
the same thing ns to time, either method consuming from
sixty to seventy days. So if you want to make a motion
that printed copies of the amended rules and constitution
be sent out to the different delegates and secretaries, with
instructions to be ready to vote on the subject at the next
meeting, it is in order.

Mr. Cook: Yes, I make that motion. I move that the
Committee be instructed to notify the secretaries and dele-
gates of the different kennel clubs, and with that notice send
a printed copy of the revised rules and alterations in ihe
constitution, and a notice to be prepared to vote upon their
adoption at the annual meeting in December.

Motion seconded and carried.

The President: The Canadian Kennel Club proposes to
form an association somewhat the same as our own, and the
London Kennel Club is at the head of it. They propose to
have their own stud book if possible and to regulate their
own dog affair* in Canada, and have an interchange of the
wins between their club and the A. K. C, so that they will
recognize our wins and we recognize theirs; that we recog-
nize their regulation and they ours. This is a very import-
ant matter, because it brings the American and Canadian
clubs into harmony, and will have the effect of removing a
great deal of trout le which we would not want to be embar-
rassed with."

Mr. Peshall: If I understand, they have not organized
yet. I do not see that we can do anything in that matter
until they have organized their Canadian Kennel Club.

The President: The point is, the officers do not want to
go on between now and the next meeting overhauling a plan
that does not meet with approval.

Mr. Peshall: Can we do anything until they are organ-
ized? The proper way for them is to do that and to notify us
that they have organized, and then for the two clubs to
make the arrangements.

Mr. Cook: Wouldn't it be proper to appoint a committee
to confer with them?

Mr. Peshall: I move that the President appnint a com-
mittee of two to act with himself in the matter with full
power.

The President then read some correspondence between the
two associations.

Motion seconded and carried.

The President: I will appoint that committee at the close
of the meeting.

Mr. Hitchcock and Mr. Terry were appointed.

The secretary called attention to the application of the
Mascouta Kennel Club, of Chicago, which club, on motion
of Mr. Peshall was elected a member.

The secretary also called attention to the application of
the Chattanooga Valley Exposition company.

Mr. Peshall: I move it be admitted.

Seconded and carried.

The secretary also referred to the applications for member-
ship from the Columbus Club and Rocbesler Kennel Club.

On motion the above applications were received and laid
on the table for action at the next meeting.

Mr. Peshall called attention to the appeal made by Mr.
Anthony from a decision made by the American Field Trial
Club, upon the division of third prize, aid he moved
that a committe be appointed to hear the evidence on this
question of appeal and report.

Motion seconded and carried.

Mr. August Belmont Jr. was, at the request of the mem-
bers present appointed such committee.

Mr. Peshall: As a member of the A. K. C. I desire to ten-
der to Mr. Belmont our thanks for the magnificent way in
which he haB defended the A. K. C. from the assaults from
without, and I want to say that I endorse his action in that re-
gard, and I think that a great deal of good will come out of
the controversy to the benefit of the A. K. C. in the future.
I am satisfied that if we keep on in the way we are going
now, at the end of the year we will have fi!ty-ive clubs be-
longing to the A. K. C. and all opposition will die out.

Mr. Terry: I think a resolution is perfectly in order and
I would like to offer the resolution in this form: That the
olub is heartily in accord with the action the President has
taken, and approve of his action in every way.

Seconded and carried.

The President: Mr. Yredenburg will be away for two or
three months, or at all events until the next meeting. In
the meantime soxebody should be appointed to act as secre-
tary in his Dlace.

M.. Herman F. Schellhass was appointed secretary pro
tem.

Meeting then adjourned. Hermas F. Schellhass.

Secretary pro tem.

Mr. W. F. Berry's black pointer Blackbird, whelped S p 10,
eleven, four dogs to Mr. H. S. Worts Fennimore.

The accuracy and promptness with which Mr. Herman F.
Schellhaes, secretary pro tem of the A. K. C. has sent out
his reports of the last meeting of the association, entitle him
to the thanks of the members.

The dogs of the Rob Roy Kennels, left by Mr. Arnold
Barges' death, are now owned by the following gentlemen: —
May Qoeen, Mr. M. McMillan, Mahony City, Pa., Dryad
M. R. J. Gaines, GreeDfield, Iowa; Dashing Berwin, Mr. F.
Kissinger, Walnut Hill, Cincinnati, O.; King Craft, Mr. E.
O. Damon, Northampton, Mass.; Kelpie, Mr. L. P. Edger-
ton, Meriden, Conn.j Doncaster, Mr. James E. Patterson,
Detroit, Mich.

The potency of black pointer blood in marking'progeny is
illustrated in the litter of Mr. Berry's Blackbird, noted else-
where. Blackbird is a granddaughter of Sensation, but
strains strongly to black. Her puppies are by Fennimore, a
dog very strong in white and lemon, being by Tom Pinch,
algo a grandson of Sensation, oot Lassie, entirely white and
lemon for four generations. Yet two of Blackbii'd's puppies
are solid black, the others being lemon and white, and liver
and white.

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

ITOLSTEIH TZHlKOt <;tO;KE;ilS of all the

noted strains. Registered !■:<.• rkajri re Swine. Cata-
logues. P. U. BURKE, 4*1 Montgomery St.. 8. F.

IIOI,S'*'Eia!€'ATTl,K— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls ami Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
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B. T. KUSH.Suisun, Cat., Shorthorns, Thobougli-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls and Calvns for Sale.

J K. Wl'RJr'KE, El Monte. California, Breeder of
high grade and first-class family Jersey C'"a-
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull " Cle<
(No. 4«9), sire "JJoctor" (So. 171), dam " Klf
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Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
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for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm. Danville, Contra Costa Co.. Cal.

JOSEPH NAILUARD. Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

CHARLES I'XDEKHIIX. 8anta Rosa. Sonou.a
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAJIr>; MA1»I)04'K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled carc-
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P. CARROLL. Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of tboronghbreo. runners. Paytou and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock forsale.

J*, it. JIcGILL, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
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Bay District Association

SAX F«AS(ISC».

RACES

RACES.

»" Notice of Entries "W

OCTOBER oth to 27th,

Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

First Day— Purse $100. For 2:22 pacers.
Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.
Saturday— Oct. 13th.
Second Day— Purse $500. For free-for-all pacers.
Purse $600. For2:2~ class trotters.
Saturday -Oct. «Otlu
Thibd Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Thursday— Oct. 55tli.
Foueth Day— Purse ?«O0. 2:30 class.
Friday— Oct. 26th.
Fifth Day— Purse $500. 2;25clasB.

Salurday-Oct. 97Ui.
Sixth Day— Purse $500J. Gbeat b-bee-fob-aix

OPEN TO THE WOBLD.

Entries to toe above close Friday, Septem.
her »8. Entries to the G>-eat Five for All
close October 1 5.

Fifth Day— Purse $5000. Geeat fbee-fob-aix

OPEN TO THE WOBLD.

The Association will also offer liberal pnrses for
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, hut the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the purse.
T. W. HINC'HWAS. Secretary.
augl-i 1435 California Street. San Francisco.

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FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOQ8.
e $10 each. a. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R—Josie Bow), out of Belle H
(Rex — Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

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Turf Goods Store

MYRON "fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to.

The Washington Park Club,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Announce the following Stakes to close October 15th, 18S8, to be ran at their Summer
Meeting of 18S9, beginning Saturday, June 22d and ending Saturday, July 20, for which a
programme will be arranged for

TWENTY-FOUR DAYS' RACING

WITH

$100,000.

IN ADDED MONEY TO STAKES AND PURSES.
$1,000. I HE DREXBL STAKES. $1,000.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olda (foals of 1885); S10C each, h. f.; or only S10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or ?20 April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the money;
with £1,000 added, the second to receive §203. and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-
year-old stake race of the value of §1,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; or $1,500, 5 lbs ; of three or mire three- year-old
stake races of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. One mile.

THE KENWOOD STAKES.

$1,000.

$1,000.

A Sweepstakes for colts two years old < foals of 1887); ?5C each, h. f.; or only $10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $15 by April 1st, 18*9. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with $l,0CO added, the second to receive 320^, and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any
stake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs ; of $2,u00, 5 lbs., of three or more stake races of any value,
7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

$1,000.

THE LAKESIDE STAKES.

$1,000.

A Sweepstakes for fillies two years old (foals of 1887); $50 each, h. f. or only $10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $15 oy April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with $l,0Du added, the second to receive $200, and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any
stake race of the value of SI, 000 to carry 3 lbs., of $2,000 5 lbs, ; of three or more such races of any value,
7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

FIXED EVENTS FOE 1890.

To close October iotli, 1888, and to be ran at the Summer Meeting of 1890.

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

or THE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co Cal.,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,
OCTOBER 23-24-25 & 26.

8,

$2OU0.

RACES!

PURSES.

RACES!

S2UOO.

RACES.

Commencing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 233, and
continuing during tbe week.

$7,500. 1890. THE AMERICAN DERBY.

1890. $7,500-

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1887); at $250 each, $100 f., or only ?20 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $H) April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless accompained with the money;
with S7.5C0 added, the second to receive $1,00.;, and the third $500 out the stakes. A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of tbe value of $2,030 to carry 3ib3,: of $3,000, 5 lbs.; of three or more three-year-old etake
raceB of any value, 10 lbB. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. To be bus ok the fikst dat of the Meeting.
One mile and a half.

$1,000. THE ENGLEWOOD STAKES. $1,000.

A Sweepstakes for fillies three years old (foals of 1887); siO't each, h. f., or only S10 if declared out
on or before February 1st, or $2) April 1st, 1S90. All declarations void unless accompanied with tiie mouey-
with $1,000 added, the second to receive ?_0J, and the third gli.O ont of the stakes, A winner of any three-year-
„ld stake race of the value of $1 ,003 to carry 3 lbs. : o E $1,5J0. 5 Iba. ; of three or more three-year-old stake raceB
nl any value, 7 lbs. extra, Maidens allowed 7 lbs, One mile.

$1,500.

THE SHERIDAN STAKES.

$1,500

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foils of 1887); ?100 each, h. f„ or only SlO if declared ont on or
before February lBt, or $30 April let, 189J, All declarations void unless accompanied with the money; with
$1,500 added, the second to receive $30J aud the (bird $1J0 out of tbe Btakes. A winner of any three-year-old
stake race of the value of $1,00 J to carry 3 lbs., of $1,500,5 lbs.; of three or more of such stakes of any value
10 lb?, extra. Maidens allowed 19 lbs. One mile and a quartei.

In addition to the above, other stakes for two and three-Year-olds, And all ages, to be run at the Snmme1"
Meeting of 1859, will be advertised in due time to close JANOAR Y 15th, 1889.

s-ir In no cose wUl less than $1,000 be given in added money to Stakes.

S5T All Parses and Handicaps, $60 1> to $3 50-

Please observe that in the above stakes, declarations are permitted for a small forfeit.

Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks, can obtain them by applying to the Secretary.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Secretary, Room 32, Palmer House
Chicago, 111.

J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGBEES TABULATED.

Great Auction Sale

Mules, Work Horses, Roadsters & Trotting Horses,

PROGRAMME.

TUESDAY, October * 3d.

1. Running, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Purse, ?100.

2. Trotting, Thxee-Minnte Class, free for all.
Parse 5200.

WEDNESDAY, October 94th.

3. Running, half-mile and repeat, free for all.
Purse, 9100.

4. Pacing, 2.21 class, free for all. Puree, $400.

THURSDAY. October 95th.

5. Running, one and one-quarter mile dash, free
for all. Purse, $160.

6. Trotting, 2.35 Class, free for all. Purse $300.

7. Trotting, nearestto four minutes. Purse, $50.

FiUDAY, October 96th.

8. Trotting, 2.45 Class, free for all horses owned in
Third Agricultural District Aug. 1, 1888. Pnrse. $200.

" Trotting, free for all. Purse, *400.

Special Pnrses will be Given by t lie Society

Saturday, October 2?th.

All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern Trot-
ting and Pacing Races. California State Agricultural
Society rules to govern Running Races. Entrance
fee 10 per cent of pnrse; to accompany nominations,
in all Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse is to be
divided into three moneys, six-tenths, three-tenths,
and one-tenth. Running Races in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three-tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more oaid up entries required to fill, and three
or more horses to start but the Board reserves the
right to hold the entrirs and start the races with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two races, alternately, or to
call a special race between h-ats; also to change the
day and hour o£ any race if deemed necessary. For
a walk-over, a horse is only entitled to its own entrance
fee and one-half of the entrance received from the
other entries of Baid race. A horse winning a race is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then tbe first and third moneys. Non star-
ters must be declared ont the dav previo'us to the race
they are engaged in, before 6. P." M. or be required to
start.

All entries tor a race to close wl»n the
President or Secretary, at Willow, October
1 5th, 1 888. at 1 0 o'clock P. II.

The Board of Directors will have charge of *»e
track and grounds during the week of rac»>,
and wiU see that the rules are strictly enforced, and
purses and stakes will be paid when the judges have
rendered tneir decision, and before leaving the ■tanl.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. RaceB to start at
1 o'clock p. u. sharp.

W. C. MURDOCH, President.

W. V. FREEMAN Secretary. seltoc9

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15,;i888, at lO A. M.

At REAVIS' RANCH, near Chico,

Butte County. Cal.

On the above date we will offer for sale, at the ranch of D. M. Reavis, Esq., 2J miles from Chico, three
hundred head first-cliss Mules, sired by Kentucky and imported Jacks, out of first-class American Mares-
These Mules were all raised by Mr. Reavis, and are first-class in every particular; none will exceed seven
yearB of age; They will be sold as desired, in string teams, matched or single. There will also be offered
about fifty head of first-class Work Animals, out of American Mares, by imported Percheron Stallions, At
the the same time will be offered about fifty head of fashionably bred Trotting Mares, Colts, Fillies and
Geldings, got by standard bred Stallions, such as Director, Monroe Chief, Steinway, Blackbird, etc. This
will be the most extensive sale that has taken place in Nothern California, and Mr. Reavis' reputation as a
breeder is a guarantee that the stock offered will be of superior character.

The terms will be cash, or approved notes at current interest.

Catalogues are being prepared, giving pedigreesand full particulars.

Any information desired may be obtained upon application to Mr. Reavis, Chico, or to the undersigned,

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AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, AT 10 A.
AT THE BAY DISTRICT RACE TRACK.

M.

Trotting Stallions, Mares and Geldings, Colts and Fillies.

PROPERTY OF P. A. FPNIGAN, SAN FRANCISCO.

£g*~ Horses can be seen at the Bay District Track on and after the 10th of October, when they can be driven and examined as to soanduo3s and gentleness. "^3

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20 Liedesdorff Street, San Francisco.

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CATALOGUE.

So. t —CHRISTMAS.

Black horse: 15.3 hands; foaled 13-1.
Sired bv SANTA CLAUS. Record 2;17J£
Dam.Marv G., bv Btonain, son of Imp. Sovereign.
SANTA. CL ATS, by Strathmore, sire of 22 in 2:30 list.
First dam, Lady Thome, Jr., by Williams' Mam- j

brino.
Second dana, Kat3. bv Highland Chief.
Third dam. by McGowan'6 H.ilcorn, sonof Virginian
Fonrth dam. by Highlander, Bon of Scott's High-
lander.
Fifth dam, by General Taylor.

No, S-CAKTOON, (Standard) No. 2308.
Bay horse ; 15.2 hands ; foaled 1S77.
Sired by WISSAHICKOX.
First dam, Hamilton Maro by Norfolk (thorough-
breds
Second dam, Nelson Mare, by John Nelson.
Third dam, McCormick Mare, the dam of May
Howard, 2:21.

No. 3— ST, NICHOLAS.

Bay colt: 13.3 hands; foaled 1885.
Sired byCHRISTMAS. fXo. 1.1
First dam, Graves's Mare, (No. 121 by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta) by Bell Alta, son of

Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred )

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam. Seminary Girl, No. II.

MARES,

GELDINGS,
FILLIES.

COLTS,

No. 4-C.UTFOBXI1.
Brown colt ; 15M hands ; foaled 1885.
Sired byCHRISTMAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Lotta, (No. 13) by Lexington,

NO. 5— COMSTOCK.

Black colt; 15K hands; foaled 1835.
Sired bv CARTOON (No. 2.)
First dam. Mary G. (No . H) by Blondin, son of Imp.
Sovereign.

NO. 6. -SEMINARY P *RK.

Bay colt ; foaled 18S5.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS (No. 1).
First dam. Seminary Girl, (No. 11.)
Second dam, Nerea, (No. 10.)
Third dam, Sallie Tajlor, by General Taylor.

NO, 3 -PRIDE.

Sorrel colt: 15.2 hands; foaled 1836.

Sired bv CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

First dam, Seminary Girl NoJl, by Geo. M .Patchen,

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, recordi 2;23K, No. 10, by John

Nelson.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 8-Vn.UAH FOOTE.

Bay colt, foaled 1SSS.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
First dam, Nerea, rec.2:23K No. 6.

No. 9— STEOEVr.

Bay colt. Foaled 1838.

No. lO-NEREA.

Record, 2:23M. Standard.
Chestnut mare: 15.2 hands; foaled 1873.
Sired by JOHN NELSON, son of Imp. Trustee.
First dam, Sallie Tayler, by General Taylor, son of
the Morse Horse.

No. 1 1 -SEMINARY GIRE.

Standard. Bay mare; 16 hands; foaled 1S79.
Sired by GEO. M. PATCHEN, Je.. sire of 8 in 2:30 list
First dam, Nerea rec. 2:23H by John Nelson.
Second dam, by General Taylor.

No. IS— 4JRAVES* MARE.

Bay; 15.2 hands, foaled 1878.

Sired by ECHO, sire of Gibraltar, 2:22K, Belle Echo

2:20, Echora2:23^ and 3 others in 2:30 list.

Firstdam.f'jll sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Second dama by Peacock, thoroughbred.
No. 13— LOTTA..
Bav mare; 15.3 hands: foaled 1S72.
Sired by LEXINGTON, sire of Norfolk.
This mare was brought to this State by Mr. Gage at
the same time that he brought Katie Pease, and was
represented to he thoroughbred. She gives every ap-
pearance of it, save as to her disposition to trot, which
is remarkable. She conldshow a 2:39 gait to wagon on
the road, which was the onlv discipline she ever had
at the trot. The day I bought her she showed me a
mile in 2 -.32 to wagon. Her produce shows the same
tendency to trot.

No. 14-MARTG.

Brown mare; 15.2 hands, foaled 1867.
Sired by BLONDIN, son of Imp. Sovereign, thorough-
bred of great renown.
She was bred by Col. Charles Jennison, late of
Kansas, and was brought to this State by Ben Ekers.
She showed me atrial run most remarkable under the
circumstances. This is the dam of Christmas.

No. 15— JFJLTET.

Bay mare, foaled 1878.

By Harris' Horse, a fine family bay mare, splendid

for a lady to drive or ride, perfectly reliable anyway.

No. 16— EILEIE

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1383.

Sired by CARTOON, (No. 2.)

First dam, Nerea, record 2:23>tf, (No, 10,) by John

Nelson. 5

Second dam, Sallie Taylor by General Taylor.

No. 17— MOELIE.

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2hands; foaled 1331.
Sired by SANTA C'LACS, record 2:17J£.
Firs.t dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 12,) by Echo.
Second dam. (sister of Henrietta,) by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred.)

No. 18- A I- CE.

Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 18">3.
Sired by CARTOO T. (No. 2.)
Dam Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 19-HATTTE.

Bat fill v; 15.2 hands; foaled 1834.
Sired by CARTOO N , No. 2.
Dam, Mary G., No. 14 by Blondin, son of Imp. Sov.
ereign.

No 90— LADY WASHINGTON.

Bayfillv: 15.2 hands; foaled 1334.

Sired by CHRISTMAS. No.l.
First dam, Graves' Mare, No. 12, by Echo.
Second dam, full sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.

NO. SI-MAUD.

Gravmare; 16 hands; foaled 1884.
Sired by E D. CAHILL, (see No. 26.)
Dam, by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.
Second dam, by Owen Dale.
Third dam, by Stockbridge Chief.

No. M-HOLIDAY.

Brown filly; 15.3 hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No. I.)
First dam, Nerea, record 2:23K, CNo. 10,)by John Nel-
son.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. S3-BABY.

Bay filly; 15 hands; foaled 1886.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No.l.)
First dam, Graves' Mar», (No. 12, i by Echo.
Second dam, (full sister to Henrietta,) by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred).

No. « 4— PINK.

Bayfillv; foaled 1337.
Sired, by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 95— ACTRESS.

Blkf. Foaled I8S8.
Sired by_CHRI>TMAS, No. 1.
First dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 96— IDLENESS.

Standard, bla:k filly, foaled 1888.
Sired by CARTOON, No. 2.
First dam Holiday by Christmas, No. 1.
Second dam, Nerea, rtc. 2:iiJt,' No. 10.

No. 9 7 -JIM.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1333.
Sired by ED. CAHILL.

First dam. Graves' Mare. No. 12, bv Ech*.

Second dam, full sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont
Third dam. by Peacock, thoroughbred.
ED. CAHILL, by Irvjngtou, mil brother ut Arthnr-

ton, the sire of Arab,2 :Wj£ , Juu Artliuriou, 2:J)Ji,

Bonanza l:li)M
First dam, bv Duke McLollan, sire of Maid of Oaks

2:23.

No. 98— PARDEE.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1S84.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

First dam, Nerea, record 2:2i>j, No. 10, by John

Nelson.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 99-CAHILL.

Chestnut gelding; 16 hands: foaled 1834.
Sired by ED. CaHILL, see No. 26.
First dam, Seminary Girl, No. 11, by Geo. M. Patchen
Jr,

Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 30-PACIPIC.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1334.
Sired by CHRISTMAS. No. 1.
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 31— EDWIN F.

Bay gelding; foaled 1880.
Sired by NO RFOLK.
Full brother to Alta, can run a mile in 1 : MM- A cap-
ital gentleman's saddle horse and perfectly reliable in
harness.

No. 39— JEDGE.
Brown gelding, foaled 1887.
Sired bv CARTOON, No. 2.
First dam Mary G., No. 14, by Blondin.

No. 33— SCHOOL BOY.

Bay gelding, foaled 1287.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS, No.l.
First dam Seminary Girl, No. 11, by Geo -M. Patchen
Jr.

Second dam, Nerea rec. 2:23J£ bv John Nelson
Third dam Sallie Taylor, by Gen. Taylor.

No. 34— RONDO.

Erg foaled 1878.

Imported thoroughbred single-footer. This is one

of the finest single-to oters in the State. Without fear

of contradiction I can say he is the best saddle horse

for a lady in California.

Nos. 35 and 36— ONE PAIR OF MATCHED
CHFSTNET SORRELS.

California, foaled 1877, and Nevada, foaled 1678, ful1
brothers, by Ethan Allen, dam Fannie Malone.

A splendid family team for road purposes that can
trot in 2:10 together and perfectly matched. Sound
and gentle in every particular. For* private carriage
they cannot be equaled in California.

Napa and Solano District

FAIR No. 25,

AT NAPA,

October 2 to 6, 1888.

Inclusive.

All District Eaces to be open to the Counties
of Solano, Kapa, Sonoma and Marin.

SPEED PROGRAMME

Tuesday, October 9od.

1— Running Race— Free for all. Three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. $25 entrance, $10 forfeit ; $200 added;
$50 to second horse,

2— TbottEs-g— 2:30 Class. Purse, f?00.

3— Tkottixg— Three-year-old. Purse, $600.
"Wednesday October 3d.

4— Troths G— 2:20 Class. Pnrse $1000.

5— Pacing— 2:25 Class. Purse $500.

6— Tkottlsg— JJistrict— 2:40 Class. Purse, |500.
Thursday, October 4 Hi.

7— Sunskg Race— Free for all. One mile and re-
peat. $25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250added; $50 to sec-
ond horse.

8— Tbottqtg— 3:00 Class. Purse, $600.

9— Trotting— District— Three-year-old. Purse, §400.
Friday, October 5tli.

10— Trotting— 2:25 Class. Purse, $300.

11— Trotting— JJistrict— 2:30 Class. Purse, $800.

12— Trotting — District— Two-year-old. Purse, $400.
Saturday, October 6tli.

13— RtTNNiNe Race— One and one-quarter mile dash.
$25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $250 added, $50 to second horse.

11— Trotting — Four-year-old and under. Sable
"Wilkes barred. Purse, $600.

15— Trotting — Free for alL Purse, $1,000.

05r\A reserve fund on hand for special races.
RE TJ. ARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Entrance fee, ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination.

In all races three moneys, viz., 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

All trotting and pacing races best three in five, ex-
cept two-year-old race, which is best two in three.

Trotting and racing colors to be named in all entries
and used in all heats.

For further conditions see circular.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock p. si. sharp

Stables, hav and straw free to competitors.

Entries clo«e August 1, 1888, with tbe
Secrecary.

Trotting and Pacing Races governed by National
or American Association Rules and Running Races by
P? -ific Blood Horse Rules.

FRED AY. LOEBER. President.
A. H. CONKLING, Secretary.
jy7tse29 Napa City, Fal.

SAN DIEGO

SUBSCRIBE FOB THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK.

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Bay— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
$25 entrance: $10 forfeit; $250 added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake.
2— Running— Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500.
3— Trotting— 2:20 class. Pnrse $1,000.
4-Pacing-3:00 class. Purse $500.

Second Day— Wednesday.
6— Banning— Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.
6 — Banning — One and one-fourth mile dash, alj
ages. Purse $600.

7 Trotting— 2:10, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse $500.
8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900,

TJiird Day— Thursday.
9— Banning— Three- fourih mile dash, for three-
year-olds; $25 entrance: S10 forfeit; $250 added, of
which =100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $400.
11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,000.
12- -Pacing— Free for all. Parse $1,200.

Fourth Day— Friday.
13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages-
Purse $350.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting— County stallions. Horses to have
be*>n owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.
16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Parse $5C0.
Filth Day— Saturday.
17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.
18— Trotting-- Free for all. Parse $2,500; $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot In 2;15, tbe horse making
the fastest heat wins the added money.

19— Bunning— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.
$1,600 reserved for specials,

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 1C per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a wait-over.

Banning races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and "bange dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries So close August t . 1888, with the
Secretary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

A. G. GA*SEN, President.
F". C ATBHAKT, Secretary- ju30toc20

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888.

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 15, 1888.

FTBST DAY— NOVEMBEB 27TH. 1888.

1— Banning Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse $150;

first quarter 860; half $75; three-quarters $85; mile

?K0; mile aud a quarter $130. All paid up entries

over five to be added and equally divided between

each winner.
2— Trotting. Parse $250. Three minute class for

horses owned in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,

1888. First horse to receive $150; second $75; third

336

SECOND DAT— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2STH, 1888.
3— Knretta stake. For all ages $50. Entrance half

forfeit, $300 added; second to receive $100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4— Bunning Purse S150. For all ages. First horse

$110; second $25, half mile and repeat.
6— Running Purse '$200. For two-year-olds. Flr*t

horse to receive $150; second $50, three quarters of

mils.
THTBD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 20TH, 1888.
6 — Trolling Parse $500; 2:40class, for horses owned

in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First

horse $350; Becond horse $150; third horse $50.
7 — Trotting Parse 37S0. Free for all. First horse

S6t0; Becond $175; third $75,

FOCRTH DAY -FRIDAY, NOV. $0.
8 -Running-Purse $353 for all ages; first horse

$200; second $50; three-quarters of a mile.

o— Humboldt stakes: for ail ages; 820 entrance;

one-half forf'it; $250 added; second (o-receive $75;
third to save stakes, one mlie.
10 -Bunning -Purse $150; ior all ages; first horse to
receive $125; second $25; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

All Trotting Races are best 3 in 5, unless otherwise
specified; four to enter and three to start, but the
hoard reserves the right to ho;d a. less number ^han
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent of parse, to accompany
nominations.

In all Trottine Races the Rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all Rar.ning Baces the
Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
to govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot
heits of any two classes alternately, if necessary to
finish any day's racing.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the day
preceeding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk over.

In all races four or more paid up entries required
to nil, and three or more horses to start.

Bacing colors to be named in entries.

In Trotting Races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to he named in entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,
Thursday, November 15, 1883,

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application
to the Secretary.

D AN I IX 3SXBPHT, President.

II COUN, Secretary. 3

^£zDIOKEY'S=-

SIXTH AVENUE AND D ST.
Choicest Brands of

Wines and Cigars.

A Delightful Beaort.
Telephone 1485. 86 J. B. DICKEY, Propr.

STUD DOGS

Rl'Sll T., (A B. B. 3751', winner of second and
special. San Francisco, 1886. Fee $25.

HIKE T.. (A. K. S.B.,6436). Winner of two firsts
and five specials. Fee 825.

Pointer Puppies by Rush T. out of Patti Croxteth
T., and Irish Setter Puppies by Mike T, out of Lady
ElchoT, for sale.

No bettor bred nor handsomer animal* can be had
anywhere. A. B. TBIMAN.

ELCHO KENNFXS,

37 «et 8 Hu*h Mreet. H F.

DO YOU WANT A ~D O G

DOC BUYERS' GUIDE* L

Colored platea, lOO enemviuff* jt
of different breeds, price » they are I
worth, and where to buy them R
Mailed for 15 One. • |
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222

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Sept.

S.B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

LIVi

STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Onr Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARTEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ.,

3. B. HAOGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., W1L CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

to LeldesdorflT Street,
2B s»n Francisco.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

tico

Eh CD]
H >

Alumni, 33 \

Sire of
HI trotters and 2

pacers ill 2:30
list.

f | Hambletonian, 10,

j Alexander's Abdallah, 16, ■{ Sire of Jl in 2 :30 list.

| Sire of Gin 2:30 list.

[Katy Darling

Sally Anderson.

fMambrino Chief, 11.
| Sire of Gin 2:30 list.

Registers, Catalogues,

BECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS ABED STATIONERS,

32 California Street, San Francisco

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
aull'im man." Correspondence Solicited.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stnd Shorthorns, Herefords, Devons,
art] Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses .-sir ilODRED and
DAREBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C. BRUCE IOWE.
chjulJ Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale'.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

( Hambletonian ,10.

Messenger Duroc, 106 | e of 41 in 2:30 Hat.

Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also -|

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- | inet, by Roe'a Ab-
laine, yearling rec. 2:31£. \_ dallab Chief,

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Tboro-bred.. | Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stud-{

Book ) | Maid of Monmouth,

L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for article and description.
I

Guy Miller.,

f Hambletonian, 10.
! (Rysdyk's)

t Bolivar Mare.

o

<

r"1 '

Hambletonian, 726 J

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash- f Burr's Washington.

I ington J

(Dam bv Abdallah, 1.

Emblem ! Tattler, 300 .

I

[Young Portia...

(Pilot, Tr., 12.

{ i Telamon.

(Tellta e JFlea.

(Mambrino Chief, 11.

Ponla by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1883, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS,

Proprietor.

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The moBt popular school on the Coast
P. REALD President. O. B. HALEY, Seo'y.
«3r* Rp. rid for Circular >ct d

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario "Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.
833 RiUffliues Castrated.
Veterinary Infirmary, 3Ji Natoma St
Residence, 000 Howard St., San Francisco,
aulltf

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.RC.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and jik tirst-
clasn certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1533-5 California Street.

FITZGERALD .4 (OM.IIV, Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

L. C. SMITH5 Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted f

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

** ** "k'hh sntor 4»to-

L. C. SMITH,

? *

«• »

BO.

o 5 m
e -

BCanufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.

SYRACUSE. N. Y.

4. Dtmonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the "L. C. Smith

Gun.

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. E. BUZARD, M.R.C.V.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.

Lameness and Sur«ery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San FranclHCO, (Near Murkci.;

Open Day and Night. Tulunhnne. No. 3369. 1y28

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correctly posed »nd Characteristic
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Especial attention given to Instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRA PUS.

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY,

Corner 9 th ami Market Streets.
Telephone 3162, 4

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co.'s tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the " Smith" gun won first money In every class. It also won nearly two-tbirds of the enMre
amon 1(53,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b^st average in the 90 class. In the 90-
class Iwon the 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, dth and 5th; in the 70 class it
cook ftand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-olass, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there wag seven different makes of guns used by ihe nine-
teen contestants In the ninety class. j^ 0. SMITH.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE IJST. augfit

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

Anil Highly Rrcd

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

BARON VALIANT N2A0SZ

S. N. STRAUBE,

V. O. Address, . . Fresno, ial.

Ifairtianks* Standard Scales

WAGON 3^ ;/jyk ,

SCALES

Hay, Grain,
Produce &c.

SCALES

Built with

CATTLE
FENCE.

Portable Scales, Grain & Warehousj Trucks all sizes and descriptions.

\jg~ See our Scales Specially made for weighing Jockeys! "®J

Sond for Illustrated Lists to •

FAIRBANKS & HUTCHINSON, xm * on, mabkct n>l .. f,

ALTAV1LLE RACE

October 4th, 5th & 6th

SPEED PROGRAMME.

11 Race for Saddle Horses, 600 yards and rei
a purse of $10.00.

2. Race for District Running Horses, one
and repeat for a purse of $20.00 first horse \
second horse 95.00.

3. Trottingand Pacing Race; free for all t
and pacers without a record up to date; dii
mile and repeat. Purse $25.00; first horse §
horse 910.(0.

4. Race for Running Stakes for all ages; oi
and repeat; purse $50: first horse, $25; second
$15; third horBe. $10.

5. Race for Trotting purse of $5n, for all bors
record of 2:27. Three to enter?and two to star
mile, best two in three; first horse. $35; secont
$15.

6. Running Race for District Horses, for p
$S0; first horse, $24; second horse, $15 and thiro
$10. Distance one half mile and repent.

7. Running Race for all ages, distance thre
ters of a mile and repeat, tor purse of $35; firsl
$25; Becond horse, $10.

8 Runnlug Race, free for all ; one-half mile
neat; for a purse of $100; first horse, $75; seconi
$25.

9. Handicap for District Horses, for purse
first horse. $15; second horse, $10, distance all
dred yards and repeat.

10. A pnrse of ?^0 for the Fastest Lady Ride:
tance one mile and repeat: first lady, $35; secot
$15.

Entrance Fee 10 per cent, on all Races. Pol
three horses to start in all above races, or oth
the purse will be declared off. The race to be i
governed by the California State Agricultural I
Rules.

All entries close on October 1st. 1H
POLITICAL SPEAKING & BARBh\

Will be held on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6T|

Some of the most Eminent Speakers of Calf
will be present to discuss the Political Issues
day. Roth 'Political Parties will he reprei
Among the Political Speakers will be Hon. J
Kg-an. of Amador; John P. Irish, of San Frai
Hon. A. Caminetti, of Jackson; Samuel M.
ridge, of San Francisco, and others.

Bids for Race Course Privileges will be on
September 20th.

For any information applrto
Jf. H. Walter, Manager, Altaville. CalaveranC

Overland Pai

CLUB.

DENVER. COLORADO.

Fall Trotting & Raci
Meeting.

OCTOBER 20-27, 1888
$11 ,700 in Purses and Sta

No. i.

6.
6.

7.

No. 8.
9.

10.

TROTTING PROGRAMME;

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23.

Purse 8600—2:28 class— Closed August .
Stake S300— 3>year-olds-Closed August
PurBe 851-0— 2:50 class.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25.

Purse 9500—2:30 Pacing class.

Purse 5700- 2:20 class.

Stake $300— I-year-olds. Closed Angus!

Purse ?500-2:«8 class. Closed August"

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27.

Purse 8500—2-33 class.

Purse $700 - Free-for-all Pacing class.

(Johnston barred.)
Purse $600-2:34 class.

CONDITIONS

Entries in all Purses (except Nos. 1 and 7.;

Close on Monday, Oct. 1, 18

Entr»nce fee ten per cent, of purse, as fol
Where five percent, cash accompanies the noi
tion, the entry shall not be liable for the othffl
per cent, unless the horse starts; provided t
notification of withdrawal he lodged with the T
lntendent of the Overland Park Club on or 1
8 o'clock p. m. of Monday, October 22. Shouj
entry not be so withdrawn, the nominator will li
for the entire ten per cent, whether the horse
or not; and In all eases where five percent doi
accompany the nomination on October ist tiio
will be held for ten percent, whether the horses
or not. These conditions will be strictly adh9
All Trotting and Pacing races, (.except tin "
old Btakes), are mile heats, bust three '
ness, and according to the Rules of
Trotting Association, of which the t_
Club is n member. All purses divided, ro iVer
to first horse; 25 percent. to eecond; 15 p*>r cs
third; 10 per cent, to fourth. For further Info
tion, full programmes of meeting and In ma kin
tries, address

O. I,. IEAI.I , Superintendent
Overland Park <lnb
Denver, Co]

i I'.i i , aanere
ept the two.
on in five. In
of tin- A nia
e Ovpriand

D. ■>. 8TRKKTER, Pre*
J. H. P. VOORIIIES, Secy.

PEDIGREE STUD D0(

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,
Gordon and English SETTEI
Field and Water SPANIEI

Orauyhfndof high-class sporting or ornmns
dogs required. Approximate cost tweuly-flve
lars, delivered San Francisco mall boat

John T. M'Innes and C

PEniUREE SUM K Alii VI s

10S riTT SntEET, SYDNEY. NEW SOUTH WAI

Heelstered t'fiMe Address "I'liOiiiKKt

BrtlMM

eraieow

I

1888

2*Ixe ^tettitx mxA jipxrrtsroaix.

22£

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depc
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Street*
San Francisco.

In effect September 1, 1888.

13:01 g | Cemetery and Menlo Park. | 2:£0P

7:15a
8:30a

10i»A

■3:30 p
4:30 P

'5:10 p
«c

11:45 p

r 1 1 6:40a
I *?:0Oa

J Ban Mateo. Redwood and H*10:02a

5:42P

6r»P

L J 1 t7:50p

8:30a; r

10:30aI|.._
•3:30 p|V...
4:30 pi I,

"II 9:03a

.Santa Clara, San Joes, and I [«10-02a

....Principal Way Stations f 5:42P

J I 6:40F

..Almadenand Way Static ns..

t7:50A
8:30 A
•8:30P

!{=■

Gilroy, Paiaro/CastroTille, I I^S^nt

..Salinas and Monterey C\ i;*^

I ."10:02 a

,..Hollister and Trea Plnoe M 6 :40 p

) 18:35 p

17:50 Ajf •,

Walsonville, Aptos.Soquel \ ^[f.

(Capitola) and Santa Cruz . , «

3 18:":

+?-=a, a i i Monterey and Santa Crnz, Sunday i I *..«!

t7-o0A| \ „... Excursion Train. f I T6-g

• ■•»/.. ( Soledad. Paso Kobles, Templeton} i c ,,
H'JUAi1(SanLais Obispo) A Way Stations, i I bA

IOp

a— Morning p. — Afternoon.
•Sundays excepted. tSundays only JTheacre train Sat-
urdays only Trains ran on Standard Time f urnislied
by .Lick Observatory-

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obi.- to. Only 24
miles staging between Terapleton antf San LuiB
Obiepo. Time from San Francisco 12 hours. Through
rate $8.50.

Special Roujtd-teip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Gilroy and Paraiso Springs.

Special Notice— Round-trip tickets to the famous
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Bate. J7.».

EXCCB8IOX TICKETS.

Fn.- «*nnflava nnlr i Sold S USD AT MOBSTXQ ;

For Sundays only, j for Ietarn B&me ^y
ForSaturday, ( Sold Satubday and Sunday onJv
Sunday and-, good for return until following Moh
Mondav, (day, inclusive, at the following rates

Round TriD

Sun.
Tkt.

-•::-■:

from San

Mou.

Francisco to

Tkt.

S*n Bruno

f 50

MiUbrae

„—..

65

Oak Grove

90

San Mateo......

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

Redwood.

100

1 40

Fair Oaks

1 25

1 50

MenloPark...

1 25

180

125

1 75

Monnfn Vievf

1 50

200

Lawrences.. .

150

225

Santa Clara

1 75

Bound Trip

from San
Francisco to

SanJose

Gilroy ...,„

HoUister ____

Pajaro

Watsonville ...

Aptos

Loma Prieta...

Soquel

Santa Cruz.....

Oastroville

Monterey

Snn. ??«°
Tkt,

?ioo

450
50f

5 00

TicffXT Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsem?
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent Asst. Pass, k Tkt, Agt.

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BT THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort tie
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fish In a

TRAISS LEAVE SAN1 FBANCTSCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHAaUOKS

Summer and Winter Kesort of the

Pacific Coast,
with Its beautiiul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several stream <=
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may l e had in season.

THE BAY OF MONTEREY

f b noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Ba-.
acnda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection witfc
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise f or sport*.
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, '

ABE UNSTJB PASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for aurf bathing. The BATH- HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with donche and shower facilitiee-

THE FAVOEITE ROUTE to those well-knawr
Watering Places,
APTOS. SOO-CEL AM* SASTA C»C7.

TM VIA THE KOBTFBBN DIVISION*,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the countlee
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruj
and Monterey, each of which abounds In game in grest
variety Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Dee>
and Bear.

Lakes PELARCTTOS and SAN ANDREAS art
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
a*- San Mateo /or those well-known Retreats. PUBIS
6IMA, SAN GBEGOBIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO &nd McMA-
HON'S forBIFLE PRACTICE,

These resorts are but a short distance from Sac
Francisco and offer special Inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FBEE TBANSPORTATION CF THEIR DO S
when carried In Baggage Care and pat in charge jc
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instrncted
toissne CHECKS for all dogs receved in Baggage
Cars.

C9*In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Gnns and Fishing
Tackle will be carriedfree of charge. Gunstaken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia Station, and No 6i3 Market st.. Grand
Hotel A. H. R. JTJDAH,

C. BASSETT, AflBt. Paaa and Tkt Agent.

Superintendent, jyH

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE PAIRL4WS CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ojiE hix])bi:d a>t> sixty head OF yofxg trotters,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STAXDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty Is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS A2SD FIIXTE5 FOR BREEDING PFRPOSES.

Those who wish to engage In breeding Higli-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding Btad, can be supplied at Falrlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest t'nilormiry.

Gentlemeu who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Yodds Trrtters for their
own drivlns, can be supplied at Falrlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

rpTTTjl A\TL1 PPTPT? "DT A "NT is strictly adhered to at Falrlawn, and the price of every
J.UJJ Uil£f-r AluJJ rUilil animal lor sale Is printed In the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIBLATVN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13£, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PBTVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen ■ 2 J ■■•
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them ;
Hattie Woodward, 2:15£; Jim Jewell, 2:19£: Modoc,
2:19$, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or Si 5© to insure a mare in foal.

Ai no {S548).
By Almont, dam Violet <sl3ter to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or £80 by
Insurance.

Almont Wilkes (2131).
By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25J, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

flaximns, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch»n; 26
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy llon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the Eeason, or
£80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Eocfe Box 3X0.

WM.

T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

28.jan52

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co.

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIBR, or "Chicago" CARTS.

ALSO DEALERS IN

Exercising, Road,

VILLAGE and

DOG CARTS.

MANTJFACTUBERS OF

CABEIAGES, BUGGIES, FARM and SPRING

WAGONS.

201 and 203 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.

E. E. AXES, Manager. 65 Send for Catalogues.

IMPORTED BEEKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from thel
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaOie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address,

4feb52

A.M1REW SMITH, Redwood city.

Oral 218 California Street, San Francisco.

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

V)e offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
(ATHERWOOD'S « ESEBHA I LD IT>K OLD WH1SKICS

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henrp Bull,
Double B. and MonogTam, Very Old and Choice.

Also, In cases of 1 doz. quart bottles each,
Brunswick Unb {Pure 01 J Bye) and Upper Ten (Very Old and Choice).
£5T For excellence, purity and evenness of quality the ahove axe unsurpassed by any whiskies 1 noorted
Chi only objection to be made to them by the manipulatiug dealers being that they cannot be Improve
upon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

SOIXA6ESTS, --- , SAS FRANCISCO, CALIFOBXIA

MM

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
Trains leave and are due lo arrive at
. Sau Frauelwo.

From Sept. 5, 188S.

8:00 A M

4*0 P M

,10:30 a m

12:00 M
5:30 PM
9:00 a m
4:30 p m

•4:30 p M
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3:00 a m
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7:30 a U
3:00 P u
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7:30 A si
9*0 A M

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:■ ' p ■■'

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tSunday only

..Calistoga and Napa,. _„___._
...Haj wards and WllfWL""* '

...lone via Ltverraore ."!!

..Knight's Landinp

— Livennore and Pleasanton—
..Los Angeles, DemJcg, KL,.„
Paso and East

...Los Angeles and Muji.-.

—Martinez

„.. Milton. ""'..'."

. .Trockee and Reno...! '...",

-Ogden and Eist....

...Bed Bluff via HarjBTille

— Redding via Willows

..Sacramento, via Benicia ..

via Llvermore..

— via Benicia.

via Benicia

— via Benicia.

...Sacramento Biver Steamers
.-San Jose...___ _

..Santa Barbara.™

..Stoctron via Livermore.. Z'..

" via Martinez. ,

.Sisklyon A Portland...
..Santa Bosa

10O5a m
6:15 p «
2:15 p x

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7:45 a M
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10:13 a m
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1*10:15 a m

•Sundays escepied.

WK'Al FERRT TRAILS.

From San Francisco Dally.

TO EAST OAKLAND— •6:00—6:30— 7:00— 7-20-«-OD—

S:30— 9.-00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 1J:00— 11:30— 12-00— ti-30

-1:00-1:30— 2*0— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4-30 — 5:0O

O.80— 6:00 — 6:30— 7.-CO—S:0O-9 :r*i— 10:00- U rtlO— 12:00

TO FBUIT VALE, i via East Oakland -Same as -TO

EAST OAKLAND" until 6:50 p.m., inclusive also

at 8:00—9:00 and 11:0Op.m. .-»«

TO FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda)— •9:30— 7-0O-'l"»«l

TO AI.AWEnA-«6:CO-«6:30-7:QfJ-«7:3L--artAi-«b-3D—

S:00 —9:30— 10:00— 1!0 S30— 11:00— 111 :3>^— 12 : 00—112" 3C—

1:00— tl:30-2:00-12:!0-3:00-3:a>— l:00-4:3oT6:00—

_ 5:30— 6:00-€:30— 7 :0l>— 8:00— 9:0>— 10:00— 11 :00— 12-00

«> BERKKLEr and WEST BERKELET--6-00-

•6:30 —7:00— •7:30— S:00- *i.Z0— »:00— 9:30— 10-00—

tl0:30— U:00— $11:30— 12:00- 112:30—1:00-11.30— 2-00

*2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— o:0O— 5:30— 6.-00— 6-30—

:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— U:0Q—U:.-O.

To San Francisco Daily.

£

FROMFRUIT VALE rvia hJ;: Oak_

— 7 rP— 7:55-8:25— 6:55— 9:25— 9:5-5— 10:25— 10:55- 11:25
II S>5— 12:25— 12 :5o— 1 :25— 1 :55— 2 i!5— 2 so— 3:25— 3 :55
— 4:25 — i»5— 5:25 — 5:55 — 8:25 — C:S5— 7:50— 8:55—9:53.

FROM FECIT VALE (via Alameoal — «i;:21—&:51 —
19:20— «3:20

FROM EAST OAEXA5D-*5:30-8:00-S:3D-7:iyj-
7:30— 8 :0O— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30 — 11.0C — 11 ^j
12:-X— 12 :30— 1 :00— 1 :30— 2:00— 2 :30— 3^)0— 3 -20— i *0 —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00 — 9:00- 9:58—
10:55.

PROM BROAD WAT, OAKLAND-9 m'nateo later
tnan from E-ist Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— *5:30— 6:C0-*6:3C— 7:00 -«7:Ji— 8:00
♦8:30— 9:00— 9 :30— 10 ;00— tl0:30- 1 1 :00 — 11 1 :30— 12:00—
112:30— 1 :0O— tl:30— 2:00— 12:30— 3:C0- 3 ^0— 4 :00 —
4:50—5:00—5:30—8:00—8:30— 7;i»— i:CO— 9:00— 10:00—
'1:0^.
TK 'M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— «5:2S
5;5o— •6^5— 6:55— •7:25— 7:55— •3:25— Bso— 9:25— 9:55
— $10:25—10:55— Jll :2S—U:5S—tl2:25— 12:55— tl:25—
1:55 — $2:25 — 2:55—3:25—3:55 — 4:25 — 1:55 — 5:25 — 5:55—
6:25— 6:55— 7:55— 8:55—3 ;55— 10:55.

CHEEK ROITE.

rROM SAN FRANCISCO— T:15— 9:15— 11:15— Ida—

3:15 — 5:15.

fSOM OAKLAND— •6^.5—8:15—1005— 12:15— 2:15—

4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSaturdays excepted; (Sundays
only. {Monday excepted.

Standard Time famished by Lick Obsesvatobt.

4. S. TOWXE,

jyl Gen. Manager.

T. H. GOO DMAS.

Gen. Pass. A Ttk Ar*.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
%1 Sfoncgdmery Street. San Francisco

SPECIAL AXTESTIOK PAID TO «»?*•. OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties ol
tne State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbees, Host. J. D. Cabb,

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P. Sabgent.Escj., Hon. Joks Boess
Sargents. Colusa.

Hon. L. J. F.osE, Hon. A. Walbath,

Los Angelee. Nevada.

J. B. Haggin. Esq., San Francisco.
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At &aa Jose by MeEsrs. Montgomery A Rea, Rea
Estate Agents.

Being die oldest esfablished firm in the live-stock
business *>n this Coast, and having conducted the
important auetim sales In this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-hutf a million of
dollars, we feel jutified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of ever)' description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are a nth or-
Ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended,
ond KILLIP A CO.. 11 Montgomery Street

CHILD'S CABBOURIM.IL SHEEP DIP

"Patented In Europe and America,"

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scab core. A liquid, soluble In

cold \tatcr. It Ls absolutely noil*

poisonous.

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
tne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1.25 pcr«raliou.
Special discounts and terms to agents and large
consumers. For samples and other Information ap-
ply to
JLIM1E A Horfifl. AgeDtsfor Pacific Cc-^t
116 California St., San Fraud-'

224

Qlxz ISmfe aittl gyonsmmt.

Sept. 29

THE PARKER GUN.

€

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDIOAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Park r won
ftrstand third prizes, inking §1,30(1 out of the S1.6C0 cash prizes. beatiDg such shooters as C. W Budd, W.
0. urahara (England), Fra"k Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. ''Hurrah for the United States,
because the first and third prizea were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun." — N, T. World.

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9. 10 and 1J, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLD'9 TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 8, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and best average during the five days.

AT CHAMUERLIN CARTRIDGE CO. 'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O..Sept. 14,1886, The Parker
won S900 out of the SI, 200 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first prize in WORLD'SCHAMPIONSHIP from such shots as
arver, Bogardua, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

■HORSE BOOT

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

MeW Yotk Salesroom, 9S Chambers St.,

Meri<len, Conn.

HORSE BOOTS, &3

GD

OS

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RACING MATERIAL CfP

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street.

San Francisco

SHORTEST

AND

Chicago

SPEEDY AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION

OF

HORSES
LIVE STOCK

ON

PASSENGER

OR

J. 0'KANE, - - 767 Market Street

San Francisco, Cal.

AGENT FOR

Toomey's Truss Axle Sulkies

HARRING & CAMP'S RACE GOODS,

Dunbar's Hoof Ointment, Gombault's Caustic Balsam

Dunbar's Colic Cure, The J. I. C. Bit,

DR. DIXON'S CONDITION POWDERS.

Largest Turf (joocls House on the Coast

PRICES REASON ABIE

Send for Catalogue

Woodin & Little,

509 & 51 1 MARKET ST., S. F

Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of

^Challenge Double-Acting Force Pump,
Arraneed -with Power adapted for Wells,
where It ia not over 2f> ft. to water,

. Cistern, Well & Force Pumps

Adapted for every kind of requirement for both Hand,
Windmill and Power use.

Railroad Pumps, Steam-
boat Pumps, Mine Pumps,
Windmill PumpB, Botary
Pumps, Fire Engines, Hy-
draulic Kama, Hose, Gar-
den Tools and Pump
Materials. Wine and Spray
Pumps a specialty. Also
Importers of Pipe, Pipe Fit-
tings, Brass Goods, Hose,
Lawn Mowers and Lawn
Goods.

eST Send for Special Catalo-
gue mailed free upon Applica-
tion."^

3 Star Suction and Force Pumi

/ ^ s?

r/<cV * &/

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THE IMPROVED DANDY CART-

j. I.— Single Seat, solta for one person, % inch Axle $30

r5:--1 No. 2.— Tiii Seat for two persons, 1 inchAxle 32

tS'<\ No. 3. -Tip Sent for two persons, 1 inch Axle, Pole, iWbiffletreeB and Neckyoke,

for Two Horses.... » - ri"iv *6

Full Lazy-Back pnt on any size Cart for j(4 00 extra.

Plain Cushion, extra, $2 00.

There is no weight on the Bhaf
It comee^direct on the axle near tb
collar; consequently there can be n
springing of the axle. It has dot
ble collar steel axle and steel tin
Norway bolts, second growth geB
and is made up first-claes in ever
respect. It is the best cart mam
faotured.

'MAUD S" Truss Axle

fvxrscr

C££ A RAN Ce

Agents for the celebrated

"MandS" Truss Axle Sulky Price $135 0(

J. I. O. High Aroh " " 125 01

J. I. 0, Regular " " 100 0(

Breaking Carts, Speeding Wagons, Eoad Oar!
and Vehicles in great variety. We have the lcrget
carriage repository on the Coast.

Send for Catalogue. Address,

TRUMAN, HOOKER & CO

421 to 427 Market Street, San Francisco, n

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Vol. XIII. No 14.
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1888.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE COLLARS A YEAR.

Sprain of the Suspersory LieameDt.

Last wetk there wes elluticn to a sprain of the middle
tendon in connection with Antevlo and the National Trot-
ting Stallion Stakes, and as the treatment so far seems to
have been efficacious it may be well to give a synopsis of the
method pursued. The first injuiry was to the ankle and
to the ligament below that and above the hoof. It came
from a blow when a two-year-old, the first lameness showing
in a three-year-old race. Since then there have been occa.
sional retnrns of the lameness, the most severe attack beiDg
IfcSt season which put a stop to fast work. There were few
rtbys during the winter when he was not driven and all
through the season he got daily exercise of from seven to
nine miles each day. The exercise was to a road-cart until
July 7ih, when he was hitched to a sulky thd first lime since
Nov. 4, 1887. The furthest "moves" were fnrlongs in from
16 to 18 secondB until July 18tb, when he was driven around
the first turn in 37 seconds. On the 22d he was driven tw0
miles in 5:21 in order to scrape him. Quarters occasionally
in from 34 to 36 seconds until August 4th, when on that
date bin first half miles at speed were given 1:10 and 1:08 be-
ijg the mark, done apparently with much ease. August 7th
two miles in 5:23, scraped, and on the 11th halves in 1:14$-
1:11. Another scrape on the 14th, the flow of perspiration being
induced by two miles in 5:07£, and on the 18th three halves
with intervals of walking and jogging between in 1:11,
1:10-1:10. This last work was on a track which had been
harrowed very deeply and it was still deep when on the 21st
of August he was driven a half in 1:09, though not "re-
peated."

There was a little swelling the next morning, and the leg
was bathed with lotion diluted with five parts of water to
one of lotion. Owing to the track being so soft he was
jogged on the road, and during the Golden Gate Fair he was
kept on the streets, as the hordes galloping on the truck in
their morning exercise excited him. The diluted lotion was
replaced on the 30th of August with an English remedy,
"Royal Embrocation," and at first it seemed to have allayed
the swelling, but after ten day's use, there being more heat
and an increase of swelling it was abandoned, and lotion
again applied. After a few days that waB given up and the
leg was swathed with bandages saturated with hot water in
which was soda to soften it. The swelling commenced to
subside under this treatment and on the 20th and 21st of
September he was allowed to finish his exercise with short
brushes. During all this treatment he was jogged daily, part
of the time at a good pace.

While the leg was at the worst we had the good fortune to
have Dr. Woolsey call. That eminent surgeon was forthwith
interviewed and his opinion solicited in regard to the treat-
ment of Bprains in human cases, especially what he thought
of bandages, elastic, etc. He very kindly answered, stating
results in his practice, recommending, among other things
the use of cotton batting. In the meantime, McKerron had
made an elastic stocking, and we alBO had him fabricate two
pads to go on each side of the leg and thus support the ten-
don. The batting was used ia the stable under bandages,
the pads while jogging and walking. But being so well Fat-
isfied with the application of the cotton, we determined to
give Ha further trial, and on Saturday the 22d nit., held
quite a bulk of cotton against the injured tendon, securing
it by an ankle-boot and a long shin-roll, drawing the straps
which fastened the roll so as to bring strong pressure against
the cotton. He was walked to the track, jogged 4| miles,
scored once end given a mile in 2:28. Walked and jogged
two miles, scored once and driven in 2:25, the last half in
1:11, the laBt quarter in 34 seconds. He wore a heavy hood
and on the completion of the second mile he was clothed,
walked to the tbree-qnarter pole and back, scraped, and
taken home. His leg was bandaged with warm water soft-
eped with soda, bandages left on over night, There was a

deal of anxiety to see how the leg looked the next morning,
and a great deal of satisfaction that there was no increase ot
swelling, and still more so when be jogged without showing
any tenderness.

After the walk of three miles in the afternoon, cold water
was used, borax and alum taking the place of soda, and
bandaged as before. Monday he was jogged six and one-
quarter miles, moved through the backstretch in 36isec0D^8i
roll and cotton the same as in Saturday's work, and he went
as smoothly as could be desired. This was encouraging,
and being well aware of the necessity of work, we resolved that
on Tuesday he should undergo a more severe trial. That
was nearly a duplicate of the other, excepting that the first
heat was made in 2:26, then jogged one and three-quarter
miles, walked a quarter, scored once and the second mile
made in 2:19, the last half in 1:09. Warm water and soda
after the work, cold water, borax and alum since. Wednes-
day and Thursday he jogged and walked all right, and when
writing this, Thursday night, we feel very hopeful over the
situation.

"In the name of common sense what reasons have you for
not calling a veterinarian the moment you discovered the
injury?" we hear from all sides and the answer is, had we
done so the order would have been imperative, rest, absolute
rest. With only two months between the date of injury and
that when the race was to come off, even a few dajs confine,
ment was out of the question; therefore, the resolution was
taken to make the second payment and trust to Dame For-
tune, who has oftentimes come to our relief, to again pull us
through. About midway between the ankle and the lower
part of the hock, the ligament was "bowed" outward until it
was even with the cannon bone, the swelling at its highest
stage, involving the back tendon, extending from ankle to
hock, and there was considerable heat. That it was not a
severe sprain is true, serious enough, however, for a compe-
tent V. S. to insist that he should be "let up."

The above was written last week as stated in the article,
and now, Monday, of this week, the result of Saturday's fast
work can be given. That was so nearly similar that the only
difference was in the time of the first mile, which was 2:23,
and in the repeat in 2:19, the stretches were made at a faster
pace, 34 seconds each. Sunday and Monday he jogged as
nicely as could be, and on both days he was indulged with a
brush at the completion of the jog, going as true as one could
ask. There is another thing worthy of note. After the move
on Saturday his front tips were pulled off. They were put
on September 15th, then weighing three and one-quarter
ounces each, and fifteen days wear had reduced them to two
ounces each. So far as could be told without "timing," he
displayed as much speed barefooted as when wearing the
tips.

The tips on the hind feet wear away much faster. At the
same dale, September 15th, new hind tips were put on
weighing four and one-quarter ounces each, and these were
replaced on the 24th with a pair weighing scant four ounces
each, and though not worn enough to demand removal, they
were considerably worn, and in order to put on a new Bet all
around, Monday afternoon, October 1st, that was done, the
front weighing three ounceB each, the hind two and three-
quarter ounces each, the set eleven and one-half ounces. It
does not require long aigumentB to snstaiu the position that
the lighter the metal carried on the feet the leBs Btroin there
will be on the tendons, and therefore Ihe smallest amount
compatible with safety will be best in a case of this kind.
Were tips cast, or made by machinery, there would be no
objection to frequent renewals, as the same nail holes could
be used for several settings, but as light tips can be held with
small nails and "low holds" are taken, it is not so tad.

Were it not for the wearing away of the toes, we would just
as soon work and trot Antevolo barefooted as with tips.
■There is a surplus of growth of horn At the heels, and when

the new set were put on to-day, the heels of both fore and
hind feet had to be cut away. The greatest wear is probably
occasioned by the trip from the stable to the track, the street
being coated with gravel so sharp that the metal is cut away
quicker than when driven on macadamized streets. The
daily exercise is generally some nine miles on the track and
four miles in going and coming. The afternoon's walk,
which is given in harness, is two miles on the street and
once around the track, and this seems to have as much wear-
ing effect as twice as far at a trot.

But we have deviated from the treatment which has proved
efficacious so far, in a sprain of the suspensory ligament,
though it may be that the light weight on the feet had a good
deal to do with the favorable result, and hence the method
of showing should be taken into consideration.

The treatment may be summarized as follows. Before the
last injury, diluted lotion was used when he came in from
work, the hind legs dampened with it and rubbed dry. After
the injury and when the leg was swollen, bandaged with
warm water in which a little washing soda was dissolved and
diluted lotion rubbed on before applying the bandage. Nine
days after the half mile in 1:09, viz., August 30th, used
"Royal Embrocation" according to directions, fomenting the
leg with warm water and rubbing in the E. E. until nearly
dry and then bandaged. He showed more lameness on the
7th of September than he had before, and the next day the
tendon supports heretofore mentioned, were put on, the E
E. being still used. He showed less lameness, though the
swelling remaining, on the 19th resumed warm waUr
bandages, and on the 21st cold water with borax and alnm.
Dr. WoolBey's plan of using cotton batting was adopted on
September 22d, when his first fast miles were given, which has
been continued to the present time. The roll with the com-
press of cotton is used when out of the stable, when in it is
put between the bandage and leg. Warm water after fast
work, cold at other times. Although the E. E. unquestion-
ably increased the swelling and in this way lengthened the
time of Blow work, as it came very nearly blistering, it may
have been beneficial, at all events we will not take the re-
sponsibility of Baying authoritatively which should be given
the most credit. But this much we- will say, that the use of
cotton in ailments of tendons and ligaments of the horse is
assuredly an improvement over anything we have seen be-
fore, and especially when the middle tendon is the seat of
injury. Pressure can be applied with any degree of force,
and with a uniform soft and elastic strain.

We were quite apprehensive in regard to the work on
Tuesday, as the second heat was given in company with
Eathbone, and expected that he would "rush" and thus
throw a greater strain on the leg. It was bis first work in
company this season and he could not have gone more kind-
ly. He was driven in 2:22| and with the galloper the second
in 2 :20A . All right yet, bo that confidence is growing

stronger.

— — — — ♦

The oddest race on record is one lately flown in North-
ern Germany between — if the reader has not heard of it ho
would not guess the genus of the competitiors in a week —
bees and pigeons- If the reader, again, informed so far,
were asked to guess which won, be would still in all proba-
bility be wrong. Twelve pigeons and twelve bees (four
drones and eight working bees) were taken an hour's dia
tance from their home at Hamm and freed simultaneously.
A drone won the race, arriving 4seo in advance
of the first pigeon, the three other drones and a
second pig* on came next together, and the eight work-
ing bees proceeded the remaing ten pigeons "by a length" I
am told, but what Fort of a length is not mentioned. If a bee
bent a pigeon a length— that is to Bay by a bee's length— it
would be a very precise judge who did not give tbe result a
dead heat. It would certainly have been supposed that a bee
wonld not have had a 1,000 to 1 chance with a pigeon, but I
of tie bee's best distance in an boar's flight,

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Oct 6

An Infallible Betting System.

That always entertaining writer "Roper"' diBcasses betting
systems in a recent article with much ingenuity and shrewd-
ness. He says: "My need was of a 'New Infallible Turf
SyBtem,' and one has been sent me for review, the inventor
being 'quite sanguine about its efficacy' — they are that way
sometimes, if not. i deed, very often. I am willing to add
that there is a good deal of plausibility about my friend the
inventor, though at the same time it cannot be said thht the
whole thing is plain sailing throughout. 'In the first place,'
he says, at the beginning of hiB pamphlet, 'I would advise
following a good tipster, ' and I am bound to add that the ad-
vice is excellent; but where, oh! where, is the good tipster to
be found? One advertises in this very pamphlet, for exam-
ple, but I do not think he is really a good one, because I am
afraid he does not — how can one put this politely? I hardly
know, but what I mean to say is, I fear he does not tell the
truth, and I am impelled to that conviction by his statement
(he makes several, bat this will do) that he tipped Oberon
last year for the Lincoln Handicap, and Merry Duchess, at
33 to 1, for the City and Suburban. Well, I do not believe
him myself; but I have not time jusi now to wrap my doubt
up euphemistically, bo I will not dwell on that further than
by remarking that if he fancied Oberon he knew more than
Alec Taylor and his employers, which might seem improb-
able to an incredulous man."

To proceed, however. You are to make up your mind
what amount you will be satisfied to win a week, and the
author suggests £3, which he says are "real good wages;"
Hnd so I am afraid he is trying to beguile the working man,
winch is very wrong of him. You are next to take yonr
tipster's daily selection and back yourself to win 10s., the
sixth part of the sum yon propose to gain weekly; and our
tipster supposes that you lose— which you will find is the
case as a rule, I can incidentally add. You are then to back
the next, however, to win you 12s., the 10s. yon are goine to
live on (when you get it), and the 2b. you have lost; and if it
wins you are to go away. You are to do bo, but the chances
are ten to one that you will not. You have heard, in a
roundabout and more or less disreptnable fashion, that Fair
Promise cannot be beaten in her race, and that the Decep-
tion colt has been tried to be better than something else that
could not lose if it ran. You have won your 12s., but are
you going to miss your chance of backing these two "real
good things?" (we had a description of several of these last
week in discussiog LeweB, aud we saw how they failed to
come off one after another). Not likely! You put down
your winnings and a bit more on the first; it loses, and you
go to get back yonr losses, with a bit of profit a& well, on
the Becond, which is beaten a short head by a 20 to 1 out-
sider. The tipster will here triumphantly remark that this is
not followiDg his system; and he is right, but it is following
human nature.

Our adviser continues, "Your tipster — if he is a man who
knows anything at all— will surely find you one winner a
day;" but for one thing it is very likely that your tipster will
not know anything at all, a gloomy fact that you will discover
when you are broke, and for another thing it is by no means
certain that with the very best information you will get one
winner a day, more particularly as you are to "leave all odds
on chances alone." To find one winner a day against whom
Ddds are betted is very far indeed from being a certainty. I
have not seldom known cases in which men who have the
best information that is obtainable — too much of it in fact —
have gone through a two-day meeting without backing a
single winner, though they have sometimes backed two
horses, and occasionally three, in a lace. Last season a very
well-known owner and gentleman rider told me that he had
backed, I think it was, twenty-three consecutive losers, and
it was no certainty that his twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth
venture would be a success. I remember also William Day
telling me of a backer—not an outsider, but a man well in
the swim — losing fifty-seven consecutive bets. Where would
our backer have been by this time? No man who thinks he
can make money by betting is likely to confine his ambition
to winning £3 a week. If he chanced to find that he could
do that, if he met with good luck for a time, he would in-
evitably ask himself why he should be content with Buch a
pittance; and to win anything worth winning the follower of
a system would have to risk, and would sooner or later lose,
a very large Bum of money.

This "new system," by the way, is older than the days of
a man whose name was famous a few years ago as a system
monger. He made a fortune, I believe, by systematic back-
ing, After that he lost it, aud, if I remember aright, the
fortunes of several other people who followed Mb multifarious
schemes. I do not know if he is alive still (and that is why,
having written his name, I hi;ve scratched it out); if so, no
doubt he has several newer and still more infallible than the
last, which went wiong. Our adviser in another part of his
pamphlet says: "You back to win a certain amount on each
horse, say £1 for example. You back the first horse to win
you £1. We will suppose he loses. You back the second to
win you £2, and the money you lost over the first." (I do
not quite follow this, but the idea seems to be that the more
losers you back the greater is your chance of backing a
winner, aud so, instead of being content to win £1 at the
second go you try to win £2). "If you again go down you
must back the third to win you £4, and the money lo3t.

Directly you get a winner you commence again. By fol-
lowing this'system anyone who obtains good information may
be certain of making a regular income, according to the capi-
tal he is able to employ. If you are so unfortunate as to
have seven consecutive losers simply commence" — why will
not people say "begin"? — "again with the lowest stake." Let
us see. Our punter would scarcely care about winning less
than a couple of sovereigns, we may reasonably suppose; that
is a very small reward for the labor and anxiety of finding
and backing a winner. Well! He begins with £1 on a 2 to 1
chanoe, and loses. He has to win £3 at the second attempt,
and that goeB down. Then he has to win £8— the £4 accord-
ing to the system, and the £4 lost. Supposing the first fav-
orites stated at evens, he would have to back the seventh, if
they lost, to win him £224, but there would probably be
some 5 to 4, 6 to 4, and 2 to 1 chaucea, perhaps longer odds,
so that it might be that the seventh bet would not be so large.
Oq the other hand, according to the system now under dis-
cussion, backers may lay odds of net more than 2 to 1 on if
there are two equal favorites, so the losses might at times be
more than £224. There is no sort of guarantee that the
backer might not have two, three, four or more sequences of
seven losers — that he would have one or two now and again
is one of the very few real certainties of racing— and would
not his position be a merry one some fine morning when he
had won his daily £2 after the failure of three sequences,
which meant that he was between £500 and £600 out of
pocket! It is well that oar adviser should have made that
remark about the regular income being according to the capi-
tal the backer is able to employ,

Hear our adviser on another head. "Always wait until
you feel sure what is the favorite."; Excellent advice!
Where is a Sportsman? Here is one— August 9th— a few days
old, but it will do. Now then, Brighton Races. The Oving-
dean Plate. '"Betting — 5 to 2 each against Chaplet colt aud
Gallinule." Imagine our backer waiting till he felt sure
which was the favorite! The next race was the Juvenile
Selling Stakes. "Betting— 4 to 1 each against P. and O. and
King Cole." Here was more trouble for our backer. I
Bbould think the chances are that he would, in both oases,
have conoluded firBt that one was favorite, then that the
other was, and so sorely muddled his accounts. I hope he
did not baok the two coupled in the Juvenile Selling Stakes,
because Satyr won. The third raoe was the Brighton High
Weight Plate. "Betting— 5 to each against Ilsenstein, Abe-
lard, and Belisanue II." This is awkward! "Always wait
until you feel 6ure what is the favorite. When there are
two equal favorites, back them coupled." Quite so; but what
when there are three, as here? "You can take my word that
this is a system that can be worked practically," we are as-
sured, but how would it have come in on thiB Wednesday at
Brighton? I have lighted on a specially awkward day for
the system maker, no doubt; for it is, I admit, to be quite
frank, rare to find two equal favorites iu the race that comes
next; but it very frequently happens that till the fall of the
flag no one can feel sure what is the favorite. Not Beldom
one horse is favorite in one part of the ring, and another
horse in another part. It was at Lewes on the Saturday
with P. and O. and Needles, to give a recent case, and the
day before with Kapparee and Peck o' Pepper, returned at
100 to 30 and 75 to 20, while in the same race a good many
backers only got 3 to 1 about Elm, who is returned at 4 to 1,
and Dartmouth is returned at 9 to 2, a shorter price having
been taken. It was impossible to say whether Bapparee or
Peck o' Pepper was really favorite, but if the follower of
the system had backed them ooupled he would have gone
down, for neither won. The drawbacks to the "New Infal-
lible Turf System" are that at the best you can only win a
very little, and that you are exceedingly likely to lose a great
deal. If you have an enormous capital, and are content to
win £4 to £5 a day, yon may do bo; but even then, strictly
following the system, you may accumulate a loss of thous-
ands.

I have heard of scores of systems, but never Baw one which
had not at least one fatally weak point in it. They read well
on paper, beguile the inexperienced, but are absolutely im-
practicable even if strictly worked, unless, of course, a back-
er has unlimited command of money. And they never are
strictly worked. Listen to the advice from the prophet I
have been quoting. "Back the first favorite to win you a
certain Bum per day, say, for example, £10. If the favorite
wins the first race, bet no more that day; but if it loses, back
the first favorite in the second race to win you the £10 and
what you lost over the first race." Let us take the last day
of Lewes — it is the laBfc day's racing I saw, and I have not a
more recent return, but it is, to a certain extent, in favor of
our adviser, because it came right in the end. Well! He
would have had his £5 at 2 to 1 to win £10 on Goldsmith,
and would have been beaten. Then he would have had to
win £15 on Theodolite in the second race, at 11 to 8 on
(many people laid 6 to 4, and some 7 to 4, but will not ex-
ceed published prices to aid our wins), and that means 20 to
lb. This would be a loss, and our backer would have had to
back Shrivenham at 2 to 1 to win him £35 — the pony lost
and the £10, This would cost him, avoiding the fractions,
£18, and so he would have had to win £35 t 18 t 10 = £63
on Edlington, which means that he must lay 78 to 63 on.
He is now out £141 — we will call it £140 — and has to win
£150, which he must do by laying 2 to 1 on P. and O. and
Needles coupled, for we have seen that they were equal
favorites — one is returned at 7 to 4 and the other at 2 to 1,
but I was there, noted the market carefully, and am sure
that no human being could have said with oertainty which
was the better favorite. That means laying 300 to 150 on.
Objection wins, as I described last week, and here is our
backer out £440. He must have £225 on Alohemist to win
him £450; and he has landed hiB tenner surely enongh,
but only by a neck, and if the neck had been the other way
he would have been £665 out, all in the endeavor to make
£10. Was the game worth the candle?

If I had to propound a system I should take something
like the following, but I must repeat most emphatically that
all systems are full ot risk and uncertainty, and the follower
of mine would be very likely to lose his money. My syBtem,
toe, requires a little knowledge of Turf affairs. It is timely
to follow certain horses. I would have any man select a
good two-year-old, a good three-year-old, and one or two
good handicap horses, and back them whenever they ran.
How is he to Beleot them? It is there that his knowledge
will come into play. I propounded this system, if it can be
called a system, to a friend last season and picked him his
horses. The three-year-old turned out a very bad choice,
for it waB The Baron; but the handicap horse was Carlton,
and the two-year-old Friar's Balsam— it is quite useless to
pick a two-year-old till ABCot, and not seldom the Ascot selec-
tion would have to be discarded later in the year. These had
olaims to be considored good horses; it was certain that when
they ran they would do their best, that they would be fit to
run, and would be well ridden. I do not for a moment think
this a sound system, but good horses are tolerably sure to
win races.

Showing Horses.

Did it ever strike you iu looking throngh the exhibits on
a fair ground that nothing was so difficult to see to advan-
tage as horses not at the time actually in the ring or led out
for inspection? It no doubt has, and we know that we have
been impressed iu the same way. The vistor Btarts around
among the Btalls, and if a door is open he gets a pretty fair
view of the hind partB of the oconpant of the stall, with pos-
Bibly a glimpse of the remainder of the animal in the darker
part of the enclosure, barely enough to enable him lo guesa
at the appearance of the horse as a whole. He dislikes to
ask the owner to lead the horBe out, for he has no direot bus-
iness with him, and sees no possible compensation for the
courtesy. Ladies, who are often good judges of horses, and
admire them as much as any other stock, are practically de-
barred from seeing everything not in the ring. Now why
not show horses as other stock is shown — in open pens, in
whioh they can easily be seen from all sides? There are
objeotiona to this, of course, but we do not see why some
compromise arrangement oould not be made whioh would
meet with the approval of horsemen and acommodate the
public Let everybody have a ohance to see the horses, and
the interest in the fairs will very materially euhanoed.

The attendance at Agricultural Park, Lakeport, has been
the largest ia the history of Lake County Fairs.

"The Standard."

There is likely to be a great dissimilarity of views in rela-
tion to the trotting standard, and until the time comes when
a rating will be peremptorily established such as is now the
case in thoroughbreds trouble will exist. The following cut
from the American Cultivator is a sensible view of the
matter.

We believe that both justice to the trotting horse breeders
and the best interests of all those engaged in raising trotting
stock demands a restoration of the old rule. The object of
the standard is, or should he, to encourage improvement in
the quality of the trotting stock of Amerioa. Those who
advocate the present standard advise to breed only from
standard animalB. In a previous issue we called attention
to the fact that the present rules, had they been in force when
these horses were foaled, would have consigned to the list of
geldings suoh renowned stallions as Harold, sire of Maud S.
(2:082), Dictator, sire of Jay-Eye-See (2:10), Volunteer, sire of
St. Julien (2:11^), and twenty-six others of the gamest turf
performers, with records of 2:30 or better, that ever faced a
starter; Electioneer, sire of at least thirty-three that have
beaten 2:30, including Manzanita (four-year-old record 2:16),
and the phenomenal trotter Wildfiower, with a two-year-old
mark of 2:21. George Wilkes (2:22), the most remarkable
trotting sire that the world has ever seen, who also bave
shared the same fate, together with such noted sires as Bed
Wilkes, Alcyone and Alcantara, which have up to this time
outstripped all of Wilkes' other sons in producing turf per-
formers capable of fighting their way to the front in fields
of the fastest, gamest trotters in their clssses.

It is a singular fact, too, that the fastest performers got- by
all of the above sires were from non-standard dams. Not
only that, but what seems still more remarkable is, the great
brood mares Green Mountain Maid, Miss BusBell, Emeline,
Waterwitch, Alma Mater, Clara, Dolly, Midnight, Columbine,
Crop, Flora, Jenny Bryan, Old Kate, Logan Maid, Mtg Fer-
guson, Molly Walker and a host of others would have been
rejected as brood mares, had the present rules been in force
when they cams upon the stage of action, and th6 advice of
those who recommend breeding only to standard mares been
followed. Were there any of their day that were bred accord-
ing to the present standard formula whioh will bear favor-
able comparison with the animals above named?

We are aware that this is not the popular side of the ques-
tion just at present, but breeders all over the country are
studying the subject carefully, and doing a large amount of
independent thinking. There is sure to be a change in
publie sentiment in the near future.

Now in case the old rules for standard cannot be restored;
and forever remain so, we would certainly be in favor of
making the rales retro-active, and striking from the list of
standard all the animals that have ever been registered from
first to last under the rules which have been changed. Jus-
tice would also demand refunding to all parties who have
paid for registering such stook the money that they paid in
registration fees, together with interest . As the matter now
stands, there are thousands of stallions registered under the
defunct rules that will continue to get standard animals.
Many of them will doubtless get a better class of stook than
the majority of these registered under the higher rules, still
if there is a standard it should be uniform and apply alike to
all, whether foaled in 1887 or later.

Many of the most successful trotters now upon the turf
are from mares whose dams were first-class thorough-bred a,
or very nearly so. Favonia (2:15), J. B. Richardson (2:17*)
and Loretta F. (2:19) are among this number. The present
rule would discourage the breeding of such trotters, yet, they
are among the best of their sires' get. The dam of J. B. Rich-
ardson was by Almont, second dam by imported Glencoe,
and third dam by Bertrand, son of Sir Archy. The dam of
Loretta F. was by Col. Grayson, a thoroughbred son of im-
ported Glencoe, and Col. Grayson's, dam was Ann Bell, by a
grandson of in ported Diomed; second dam by Kennedy's
Diomed. The dam of Favonia was Fadette, by Alexander's
Abdallah; second dam, Lightsome, by imported Glencoe; third
dam, Levity, by imported Trustee. It is by no means certain
that the best results in producing first-class trotters will not
be obtained by following a similar line of breeding as that
which gave us the above-named animals, together with scores
of others, and until such has been proved to the contrary, it
would seem advisable to have a set of rules that would
encourage breeders to give it a thorough trial.

The Bcience of breeding trotters, as has often been remarked,
is in its infancy, and if a set of rules is to be laid down for
the guidance of breeders, they should come from men who
bave not only thoroughly studied the matter, but have tested
their theories and made a success of the business. The most
valuable lessons in breeding will always be those learned
from a careful study of the blood lines of all the noted win-
ners, from the earliest trotters to those whioh are at present
actively engaged in fighting the greatest battles upon the
turf.

^

The National Horse Show.

The National Horse Show will be held at Madison Sqnare
Garden, New York, November 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. These
shows have in previous yearB attracted great numbers of
people to New York, as well they might, as they are of a
nature to arouse the deepest interest on the part of all per-
sons interested in horses of every description. They add
to the interest already left in horses, and thus are deserving
of the support of all lovers of the horse, whether for racing,
trotting, pacing, park or agricultural work. It is by such
shows as these that the English have stimulated the interest
felt in horses, and the success attending past shows in New
York has been of an encouraging character.

As to the exhibition in November, it will be the most ex-
tensive ever held in Amerioa. The prize list at hand shows
eight classes for the thoroughbreds; stallions four, three, two
and one year old, and mares the same, the prizes ranging
from $200 down. There are two prizes for Arabs. The trot-
ters are well oared for. There are fourteen classes, the high-
est being for a prize of $400 for a stallion shown with four
of his get, with five other stallion prizes, and eight for
mares. Roadsters have six classes, with prizes from $35 to
$150. Draught horses have three prizes for singles, pairs
and tandams of four. Clydesdales have eight classes and
Normans ten prizes. There is a prize for coaebing stallions,
one for four-in-hand teams, two for cabs, four for ponies,
one for horaes and for oob. Saddle horses, cobs, ponies,
hunters, fire-engine horses, police horses cavalry horses,
etc, are also offered prizes. There are also the usual prizes
for jumping contests. The list of speoial prizes is large, the
Directors of the Coaching Club, Mr. F. A. Sehermernoro,
Mr. F. T. Dnderhill, Mr. W, E. D. Stokes, Mr. E. D. Morgan,
the Hotel Brunswiok, Mr. Edward D. Adams and other of-
fering prizes. The entries close October loth. — AT, Y,
Spirit of the Times,

1885

^fx£ SrjejciLev and jinnrismmt.

22

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, viz.;

tiy order of the AMlene tfair and Driving Park, Abilene, Kansas

G. A. Novia, Wichita, Kas., for unpaid fine.
By order of the Henry County Agriculturai Boards Cambridge, ill
. JbhnCarpbnter, foUlon, 111 , and b g Prince John
By drder of the Tri-Statfe Fair Association, Toledo, Ohio

F. P. Gable; Meadville, Pa.- and b g tfcdrge.

?. Valrance, Rockwood, Mich.; and hlk g Uoc C.
:,p: Davy,, Mi. Ulemena, Mich,; apd ch in Macgle Knox.

V/m Brannagan, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and b g Luster Hoy

Geo. E. Conrike, Union City, Mich., and b g Dan Skinner.

Geo. E. Conrike, Union City, Mich., aud br g Billy M.

Geo. E. Conrike, Union City, Mich., and rn h Tom Hal Jr pacer

Geo. Walters, Detroit, Mich., and b g A. B.

C, W. . Bowman, Millsburg, Ohio, and ch g R. L. M.t pacer.

Al. R. Seymour, Newark, Ohio, and — -- Perine; pacer
B7 order of the Fairmont District Fair, Fairmont; Neb.

J. J. Gardner, Valley Falls. Kas., and br m Bitter Sweet.

Geo. H. Bailey, Fairburg, Neb , and b h Harrigan.

Geo. H. Bailey, Fairburg, Neb., and Chalice

C. W. Beach, Auburn, Neb., and br hTalavara.

Sam. Rush, Valley Falls, Kan., and b g W. T., pacer.

A. W. Manman , and br h Don Logan

By order of the Kowanee District Agricultural Uo*rd, Kewanee, 111

Thompson McXean, and

Thomas Hartley. and br m Dolly and br h Speedwell,

suspended for failure to return unlawful winnings.

Horace Milcbell, , and blk g Delight.

J. S. Dorr, Ottawa, 111., and gr m Eva (formerly Lady Holmes.)

ii- . „., , 1 I j-b, «T-' H. Stbineb, Secretary.

Detboit, Michigan, Sept. H, 1888.

The following persons and horses, suspendeded for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, have been reinstated
provision having been made for the claims, viz.:

A. H. Simon, St. Paul Minn., and b g Fred P., pacer, suspended by
order of the member at t-irand Forks, Dakota Territory

ft±,.C',I?!.tChC0ClL' Caf£er ?"?'*»., and b g Joom! suspended by
order of the member at Peoria, 111. ^ 3

Perry Bros. Wayne Neb fined by the member at Norfolk, Neb.

nrf'JS/J11"^*?*' R?un ' \°™>™<L b h Judge U. suspended by
order of the member at Keoknk, Iowa. J

G. W. Farrier, Minneapolis, Minn., and b g General Hancock, and

cb m Bessie Moore, — — paCer, and b g Bob M, suspended by

order of the member at Janesville, Wisconsin a-cuuwu uy

Murphy Bros. Iowa City, Iowa, and bg Bob M suspended b* order
of the member at Sioux Falls, D. T. ' B

J. B. Smith, Rochester, Minn., and h h King of the West, shsbendnd
by order of the member at Denison, Iowa nest, suspended

J?°tel~7?inJ °f, tbe ?ZBt tem*ina suspended with 0. 0; Gibbs, by
Order of the members at Dunlap and Ml Bsonri Vuliey Iowa
rJr M.Burglt, Dakota City Iowa, and br h Bowman, suspended to
Vri£ytlOm memb6ra at Dtnison< D«nlap. Manning and Missouri

F. B.' Loomis, ftfieatone, Minii., arid bJk a Highland Laddie fcacer
suspended by order of the member at Carroll, ldw'a. ' pacer'

Detroit, Mich,, September U, 1*8. J* *' ****** Secretary.

Tiie following iter^ne arid horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes; vi3.i
i&drder of the Minnehaha Driving Park,, Minneapolis Minn

Ed. Keith, Ashtabula, Ohid, ahd b s Wallace.

F. G. Avery, HutchinsOn, Minfl ,- and b h MotQ'r
By order of the Boone County Agricultural Society; Bel+idere, Illinois

Andrew Dreelan, Belvidere; Ills.; and br m Loaf Sugar runner

H, J: allien. Ottawa; Ills.; and b g 'Prix, pacer runner.

By Order of the Cowley Company Fair and Driving Park' Winfield
Kansas. ' '

tj. Boyd,,Newton; Kansas; and s m Josephine Youii&

G A. Novis; Wichita, Kans.; and b g General Buford
By order of the American Trotting Association

B F. Bittle, Norfolk, Neb and gr g Gray Dan formerly Daniel L.
fined for violation of Sale 16. '

B^ord-er of ,the Nebras_ka State Board of Agriculture Lincoln Neb

Ad pi\ Thompson, — ^driver, fined under Rule 121.

8. J. Douglas, — -- drl-er. fined tfnder.R.ule 121

By order of the Detroit Driviug Club, Detroit,' Mich"

T. B Muir, Lexington, Ky.,and blk m Georgette

Cyrus Taylor, Sully, Iowa, and blk h Junius.

Geo. Grimes, Gnion, Ind., and b h Fred Arthur.

Geo. Grimes, Guion, Ind., and ch g Edwin Q

J. King, Three Rivers, Mich., and b g St. Elmo.

Geo. Grimes Guion, Ind., and b g St. Elmo.

E. P. Gable, Meadville, Penn., and b g George
BC0 w6^0* ,tha Huron Company Agricultural Society, Norwalk, Ohio

E. M. Kanfmin, Attica, Ohio, and b h Horizon

Ambrose Frayer, Greenwich. Ohio, and b h Horizon

Ed. Mull, Fremont, Ohio, and ch m Lena West.

Cbas. Close, Bellevue, Ohio, and br g Ned
Dbtboit, Mich., Sept. 15. 1889. J. H. Steineb, Secretary.

— «> —

The Chicago Meeting.

Chicago, September l5th^-The fall meeting of the Wash,
ingtbn Jockey Club is a thing of the past, and no one seems
tb be tnbre thankful than the Executive Committee. It has
had a number of , difficulties and annoyances to Contend
against, and in the fsceof them all has done remarkably well.
The meeting has not been a pronounced success* and it is
ihore than likely that Chicago has seen the last oi fall racing*
at least for some time to come.

There is no denying that the continued running at the
West Side Park has hurt the older organization, but then it
is doubtful that even if the former had closed its gates
whether the latter would have been a success or not. The
people in this vicinity have had too much of racing this
year, and that fact is well recognized by the Washington Park
people, who are beginning to look around for a remedy. The
question haB been discussed on all sides, and a number of
different solutions have been offered, but the most favorable,
as well as the most feasible one, Beems to be the getting of
the Legislature to pass a law limiting racing in Illinois to
thirty days during the year on any one track.

The club directors held a meeting for the express purpose
<f wrestling with this question, and came to the conclusion
that their only salvation would lie in having such a law
passed. There is not much doubt bnt what it can be done,
and before the racing season of 1889 is opened, an ordinance
will be seen upon the statute books prohibiting more than
thirty days1 racing in the State of Illinois on any one track,
Such a law will be thankfully received by the better element
of racing circles in this locality, and they will do all in their
power to have it passed.

At the same meeting it was practically decided to discon-
tinue the fall meetings of the club for the present, aud the
programme for the year 1889 wbb formally agreed upon. This
calls for a summer meeting, commencing on June 22d and
ending on July 24th, with an average of five races to be run
every weekday between those two dates. The management
has acted very liberally in the way of stakes and purses, and
none of the former will have less than $1,000 in added
money, while §600 will be the lowest offered in the latter
races. With such inducements to horse owners the quality
of the horses that will compete cannot be other than first-
class, and with a law limiting racing within the State the
meeting will undoubtedly be a most pronounced success.
People will not have had a superfluity of racing by a class of
inferior animals, and they will be only too glad to pay their
money to witness the battle royals between the cracks of the
turf. The public here love thoroughbreds, and under favor-
able circumstances will liberally support any club that brings
them together, but where two or three comparatively un-
known horses constitute the entries for race after race, they
Cannot be expected to give much encouragement.

The West Side people are bent upon gettingeverycent they
possibly can out of the present season, They are not satisfied
with the injury they have inflicted upon the king of sports al-
ready, and will continue their meeting until the bitter end,
without any regard to the rights of others whatever. It wsb
hoped that after Mr. Corrigon had wreaked his spite on the
Washington Park management that he would curb his desire
for the mighty dollar, and try to promote the iuteiests of
the tuif and preserve harmony in the ranks of its eupports,
but he hns absolutely refused to do anything of the kind. He,
no donbt, acknowledges to himself that both Louisville and
Latohia ought to be given a fair show, tint as long as his West
Side money making maohine is in even fair working order
he refuses to stop it; but some day he may wake up and fiDd
that he has killed the goose that laid the golden eggB.

Now, as to the raoing itself at the meeting jue*t closed. The
majority of the races wfre just fair, but some were really cred-
itable* and stamped their wiuuers as being of the first quality.
, The best performer of the meeting was the great Galen.
IU every rate he disposed of Mb field with the greatest of
ease, and in several iustanees made shows of tbem. His
performance in ruhmirig five furlong's with 122 pounds up in
1:01 J, was certainly 0 creditable one, and in merit ranks with
Renwick's record of 1:00£, made in Sari Frattcigco as a five-
year-old. Ed Mack is also showing up in great form, and
should give a good account of himself before the season ends.
Laura Stone is another one that is just gettiLg into shape
again. In the beginning of the season she was considered
very fast, but before long she went the way of bo many other
good two-yedr-olds, but now She ie juat getting back again,
and will be fery dangerous. t)oubt, Bonnie King aud Birth-
day made a finish that. was worth going miles to gee. . In the
stretch Doubt looked like a sure ^inlnerj and Bonnie Eing
had :is firm a hold on the place. Overton, however, brought
Birthday up with a rush, and in the last strides" rtifinaged to
catch Bonnie King, who had poked his nose ahead of Doubt,
and one of the prettiest dead heats ever run on this track
was seen, '

Racing in Days of Yore.

On my table by the side of my green covered spring edition
of Ruff, says Rapier in I'he London Sporting and Dramatic
Ifewg, is what may be called tbe progenitor of that series,
the first voltinie ever ipsried of The Racing Calendar, bound
in yellow leather like the Calendar of to-day, except that the
covers project a good inch beyond the leaves. It is dated
1727-28-29", arid includes a list of "the principal Cock Matches
of the Kingdom in the years above,- and who Were the Win-
ners and Losers of them." Theffl »t& many quaint things
in this volume,* one of the strangest beifig the astonishing
frequency with which houses fell when running on the flat.
They do not seem to have gone &ny gfeat pace. Thus, at
Nottingham, in July, 1727, Frenzy "at tha TnrU Posts the
first Bent loBt, as was believed, near a Distance; yet t^on the
Said Heat very easily. She likewise fell the second Heat, and
Itfst thereby two Distances, y&t rtfn third. In running for
th6 £30 Sophonisba fell, * . * * * Vicious
Ball felt down likewise." Soon after thefe *SS a meeting in
Bedfordshire, and tfe read that 'Tinker, in running the first
Heat, fell down twice or thrlcs."— a fall more or less does
itdl seem to have been worth counting-- --"the last of which
time! ne bro£fc from his Rider, and that caua'd his being
distane'd: He's the s'aihe thact iff geuerally call'd by the flame
of Black Ovingtou." So the htfrsesr changed their names
apparently as it seemed convenient. G6i*!g on to Cheshire
we find that "Colbin in the first Heat fell down." So at a
meeting in Lincolnshire. "There were several accidents iu
runfa'ipl for the Plate. * \ * Snip fell, and

Dwarf in the secofid Heat lost a stirrup for a Mile or further. "
Jockeys nowadays lose their irtraS occasionally, but it is not
recorded in the Racing Calendar. In Lancashire, "Now or
Never was thrown down." Further north, ifi Northumber-
land, "Mr. Genison's mare in the first heat fell down." In
Shropshire, "Who Can Tell fell after starting." "Carlisle
was so unhappy as to fall"— this was in Cheshire. In Lan-
cashire, "In" the first heat this day both horses fell." In
Lincolnshire, "In a second of three heats Jeggs was so
unhappy as to get a fall, otherwise 'tis believ'd he had won
the same and consequently the Plate."

Is it not strange? In about one race out of every three
something seems to have fallen, and why should this have
happened? For one thing I fancy that crossing and jostling
were not unknown, though it was not allowed, and I find an
account of Milkmaid at Lancaster being "charged with break-
ing the articles by crossing upon one of the others." They
seern to hate carried on the sport in rather a casual fashion,
and the -frant of Btewards is often very obvious. This, for
instance, is a curious description of a race run in Berkshire,
June 1828; "Cupid's Qualification for the Plate was long dis-
puted, and though at last he was permitted to start, the
others in the Heat were off near a Disiance before him, other-
wise many were of opinion he had won the Prize." This
was handicapping Cupid with a vengeance! Fancy suddenly
permitting a horse to start for a race when the rest of the
field had already p,one a distance! Here again we see the
trouble that arose from the lack of a judge. There were some
races in August, 1727, at Hambleton. "The two last of three
Heats were won by the Gelding, and the first of 'em by the
Horse; but the 2nd Heat was so even a thing that neither
side would yield it up as lost; and 'twas long said it would be
contested at law, but 'twas after mauy months referred to
arbitration, and given in favor of the Gelding." Surely this
ought to have been settled on the spot! Stewards were also
wanted in Berkshire on a certain occasion. "There was
something very particular in the day's sport," the chronicler
says, "for Dwarf was not Enter'd for the Plate till after the
first Heat, yet was then allow'd to be regularly enter'd and
permitted to start tbe 2nd heat as a qualify ed Horse." This
was certainly irregular by the Article.

Many horses at this date ran without names, being de-
scribed by their colors, strawberry among others, aud when
names were given they were often eccentric. Kiss in a
Corner beat Bald Charlotte at Lincolu, Whipping Kate beat
Would if I Could in Berkshire, Long Meg following. Look
About Ye, Tickle Me Quickly, Never Mind Her, Will if I
Can, No Trust Like Trial, and I-am-very-little-pity-my-con-
dition all ran badly at one meeting in Durham. Last Time
of Asking won a heat in Gloucester (Miss Kitty fell). Tickle
Me Quickly was apparently a favorite name. Tbe Durham
bearer of tbe name was a gray horse, and in Herefordshire
I find a brown mare so called. Six Pound and a Bottle is a
name I do not understand. Who'd Have Thought It fell
lame in Huntingdonshire. Peggy Grimes Me won a rac« in
Lancashire, and, indeed, seems to have traveled about a
great deal, aod run in many places. Nancy Grieves Me I
also find running. Love to be Honor'd was a Durhum mare,
and in the same county there was a gray horse called
Whistle Jacket running at the time, I have copied cut some
half dozen names that I really do not like to print. It was
an out-spoken generation, tnd their humor wne rather full
flavored, — Sporting World,

I ow the Leger Was Won.

London, Sept. 15th. — The autumn event par excellence for
the racing man has become a matter of history, and nothing
remains now to be said of the St. Leger of 188S, but merely
to gather up the old fragments and stray bits of gossip in
regard to it. The running of the favorite and Derby winner,
Ayrshire, was one of the greatest surprises and disappoint-
ments. There was evidently a screw loose somewhere, and
an anxiety evinced by the book-makers to lay the favorite
proved that the knights of the pencil, who seem to have aa
intuitive faculty of scenting out anything amiss, knew that
Ayrshire on the Leger day was not the Ary shire of the Derby
day. When he came into the paddock and was stripped the
cognoscenti hurried to see him, to form an opinion of his
condition and see if there was any grounds lor the strong
feeling against him. The result of their inspection was that
though many fancied him looking short of work there was
not muoh fault to be fonnd with his condition so far as
appearances went, aud his backers again shook bands with
themselves. The weather was all that could be desired and
had made the going perfect as it well could be.

The race was run at a capital pace, and after the first two
hundred yards Ayrshire was making the running. He was
pulled back, and the field swept on with varying changes
until half a mile from the finish. There Seabreeze was taken
to the front, with Gssoryand Orbit second and third, the trio
being followed by Chillington and Ayrshire, on whose tracks
were Merry Andrew and Zanzibar. Ossory and Orbit were
done with as they swept round the bend; Ayrshire took sec-
ond place and Chillington became third. Just outside the
distance Ayrshire made his effort, and, with the inside berth,
got within a neck of Seabreeze, but in a few strides he was
beaten, and Seabreeze won, hands down, by three lengths.
Ayrshire not being persevered with when defeat was inevitable,
was soon headed by Chillington and Zanzibar, who were sec-
ond and third respectively, with a nead between them. Ayr-
shire pt/lled up very weary. Still worse befell ChilliDgton.
He broke down in his near fore leg and had to be promptly
declared out of the C?9Barewitch, for which he should, on this
performance, have had a very great chance. Capt. Machell
was not sanguine, and was by no means so large a winner on
Seabreeze, who was trained in his stable, as he was on last
year's winner, Kilwarline, but his connections, notwithstand-
ing, reaped a rich harvest. The time of thel mile 6 furlongs
and 132 yards was 3 minutes 11 4 5 seconds, tbe fastest time
ever chronicled for a St. Leger; but putting aside the time, it
is certain that Seabreeze is a long way from being the best
winner of the race even in the last few years, and the fact
of Chillington running third proves the field to have been but
a moderate one. Ayrshire was, without doubt, as the race
proved, not fully np to his Derby form, and after he had
made his run, he shut up like a knife, and without a struggle
left in him. One muBt go tar back to find a Derby winner
who has cut up so deplorably.

Mild preparations will not do for the Leger, and his per-
formance proved conclusively that Dawson had not dared to
give him what he knew was necessary in tbe shape of work.
The attendance was an immense one, all Yorkshire appar-
ently putting in an appearance, despite its being such a grand
day for harvest operations. There were many horses among
the candidates for St. Leger honors who would have been
far better at home in their stable, but there was a Derby and
an Oaks winner in the field, and that, of itself, was suffic-
ient to give immense public intereBt to the result.

Tbe Doncaster sales made the mornings preceding the
races almost as busy as the afternoons. There were many
yearlings and blood stock generally for sale than ever before.
Mr. Taltereall and his son had two separate sale rings, and
were both kept up to the eyes in work. Taking them
through, the quality of those offered was good, but the prices
realized by no means reassuring. There were only some
four or five sold at 2,000 guineas. or over, and nothing made
a sensational figure, The highest price was paid by Mr.
Douglas Baird— 2,800 guineas for a colt by Bend 'Or— Tiger
Lily (sister to Lily Agnes, the dam of Ormonde), bred, as
waB also the dam, by Mi. Snarry, the V. S. of Malton. The
second highest, 2,600 guineas, was for a filly by St. Simon-
Crucible, by RoBicrucian, bred by Mr. Simons Harrison. The
foreigners were heavy purchasers, more especially of the
fillies which they had an eye to for breeding purposes.
The Irish youngsters did not fetch at all satisfactory priceB,
aud were many of them returned unsold.

The acceptances for the Csesarewitch and Cambridgeshire
Bhow a total of 70 left in out of 100 original subscribers to
the latter, and 50 out of 84 to the former race.

Stuart, the great undefeated French three-year-old, has
broken down. His laBt race was in the Grand Prix at Paris.
It is singular that not one of the four best horses which
France has produced of late years— -Frontin, Little Duck,
Plaisanterie and Stuart— Bhould have stood training after
their three-year-old career, and the coincidence is all the
more remarkable in the case of Frontin, Little Duck and
Stuart, because in each instance the Grand Prix de Paris
was their last race, an English colt being each time second.
Stuart is tbe property of M. Pierre Donon, and will now bo
relegated to the stud.

John Osborne is slowly recovering from hie accident at
Hull. A similar one nearly happened in the Leger, where a
Luonnted policeman again managed to get in the way of the
runners, Probably after this these mounted guardians of the
peace will be dispensed with, as they should be at race meet-
ings. Jimmy McDonald, the jockey, long known to all race-
goers here, has this week died of consumption, brought on
by excessive wasting. He was a very popular and successful
rider, and has piloted the winners of many of the leading
events, more particularly the big handicaps. — Anglican in
Sporting World.

Charter Oak-

The following is a condensed history of the Charter Oak
$10,000 Guaianteed Stake from its initiation to the present

1883. Director— Fanny Witherspoon second heat, WUbou
first beat Clemmie G-, Phallas, J. B. Thomas, Adele Gould,
and Overman. Time. 2:17$, 2:17, 2:20, 2:18, 2:19J.

1885. Harry Wilkes— King Almont first heat, Maud Mes-
senger' CaDtain Emmons, Phil Thompson, Adelaide and
Felix. ' Time. 2:214, 2:17, 2:19J, 2:212.

1S86. Joe Davis— Adelaide third and fifth heats, Kenil-
worth fourth and sixth heats (7 dis.), Judge Davis, Felix,
Tucker Windsor M-, William Arthur and Jerome Turner
(5 dr ).' Time. 2:181, 2:19, 2:22, 2:22}, 2:20, 2:20J, 2:233-

18S6, Oliver K.— Belle F. first and second heats, Prince
Wilkes* Kenilwoith and Bonnie McGregor. Time, 2:15:j,
2:15*. 2:16i, 1:16.1, 1:18. .

18S7 Patron— Prince WilkeB, Loretta F., Astral, Myrtle
and Dan (3 dis.). Time, 2:17^, 2:17, 2:18.

1883. Spofford— Kit Curry second heat, T. T. S., White
Stockings, ThorolesB, Guy {1 dtB.), Pilot Knox (1 die.).
Time, 2;18|, 3:19*, 2:19*. 2:18*.

228

3P*e Ifroete ami jlpxrrtsroar*,

Oct. 6

Racing Dates for 1888.

CALIFORNIA.

Salinas Fair Oct. 1 to 6 | Nat'lTrottingStallionStakt Oct 20th

Napa City Fair Oct 1 to C San Diego Oct. 23 to 27

Yrefea Fair Oct. 3 to 6 |

NEVADA.

Humboldt Fair.. Oct. 2 to 5

NORTHWESTERN.

Walla Walla, W. T Oct. 1 to 6

EASTERN.

Jerome Park Oct. 2 to 15 | Kansas City, Mo . Oct. 27 to Nov. 8

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Letters indicate day of the week; when figure 2 precedes the
Mtei it means on the second time that that day returns during the
meiling.

Purses or stakes marked * are closed.
santa RoBft, Petaluma, Chico, f-Jlenbrook, Oakland, Sacramento-
. Stockton, San Luis Obispo, Napa. San Diego, Overland Park Club, Den-
ver, Col., and the fixed events 18S9 -90 of the Blood Horse Association.
Carson Cit , Nev., Reno, Nev., Marvsville,
Entries closed.

Fair at San Jose.

Second Day.

A perfect day was given for tbe second day of the fair at
tbe Garden City.

the judgeB were James Boyd, D. J. Murphy and George
PulbemuB, and W. H. Parkhuist, Harry J. Agnew aod Pat
Farrell acted as timere.

The Hrst race called was the trotting contest for the 2:35
cluss, for a purse of $400, best three in five.

There were tnree entries, Ben AH, driven by J. A. Gold-
smith, Sonnet by James Dustin and Maggie E. by Wm. Don-
ipbao. The latter was the favorite in the pools, and before
the lirnt heat was sold for $25 to $5 ngainst tbe field.

Ben Ali drew the pole, Maggie E. second, Sonnet third.
Tbey got away well together, Ben Ali taking the lead and
keeping it all around the track, making the quarter in 37
seconds, the half in 1:14, and the mile in 2:28, Maggie E.
second.

In the second heat pools sold as before, and the heat was
trotted like the first, except that there was a very close finish
between Maggie E. and Ben Ali, but the horse was a little
bit too quick for the mare and passed first under the wire
Time, 2:22.

At the close of this heat pools sold $40 on Maggie E. to $26
on the field. Maggie was a clear favorite and her friendB
were baoking her for all they had, though she had two heats
pcored against her and must win three straight to win.
When the third heat was started Maggie took the lead. In
the first quarter she had a close brush with Ben Ali, and
both lost their feet. Maggie, however, kept her advantage
and increased it steadily. The quarter whs made in 36 sec-
onds. There was close racing down the track to the home-
stretch but Maggie drew ahead gradually and came in an
eaBy winner in 2:23.

Fourth heat - Pools now sold $25 on Muggie to $7 on the
field. The favorite took the lead and kept it, both Ben Ali
and Sonnet coming well along behind ber and keeping her
up to her best work. The speed down the homestretch was
very great. It was said that Ben Ali's driver was determined
to take the heat himself or make Maggie E. break her record
and go inside of 2:20- If this was his intention it succeeded,
for the favorite closely pressed, rushed under the wire in
2:19$.

The victory of the mare was now supposed to be a foregone
coDcluBion. No one would buy pools, and some who bad
Ben Ah pools sold them for SI, or offered them and found no
takers.

There was a great deal of scoiing before the horses could
get a start on the fifth heat, but finally they got away well
together, Maggie E. took tbe lead and increased it until at
the half-mile the three horses were strung a full length apart.
As they neared the three-quarter post Ben Ali began to gain
on Maggie and turned into the homestretch with his noBe at
ber wheel. The excitement became intense as tbe two came
flying down towards the wire, and for a time it looked like a
dead hent, but Ben Ali was too much for the favorite and
came in winner by half a length. Time, 2:23.

There was a great deal of argument over the result of the
race, as it was the greatest possible surprise to everyone.
Many asserted that the mare had not been driven on her
meritB. There was for a time a probability that the judges
would give Maggie another driver and order the heat trotted
over, bat after consideration they decided that it should
stand, giving the race to Ben Ali, Maggie E. second, Sonnet
third.

SUB) MARY.
Ran Jobe, Cal., September 25th. 2:U6 class. Purse $400
San Mateo Stock Farm's Ben Ali by Geo, M. Patchen Jr dam

a thoroughbred J A.Goldsmllh 12 11

S. B Emerson or m Maggie E. by Nutwood, dam by Ge^ M.

» ■ P*«b^iJ,;-\;-*"; Wm' Donipban 2 12 2

Palo Alto Stock Farm'c b m Sonnet by BentonfaD, dam Sontag

Dixie by Toronto Sontag jag, pustin 3 3 3 3

Time, 2;2S, 2:22 2:19;| 2;23,

For the Garden City colt stake, in which seven entries
were made, there was a walk over as none appeared except
San Mateo Stock Farm's b g Grandee, by LeGrande dam
Norma, by Arthurtoo.

The nest race on the programme was the Santa Clara
County Colt Stake, mile and repeat, which closed April 1st,
with thirteen entries.

The second race was a special for a purse of $500, beBt
three in five. There were three starters, Rosa Mo, driven by
J. A. Goldsmith, San Diego by James Walsh, Franklin by
Wm. Doniphan, Pools sold at the Btart, Franklin $25, Rosa
Mc $18, San Diego, $11. The first heat was won by Frank-
lin in 2:23, Rosa Me second; the Becond by Rosa Mc in 2:24,
San Diego second; third by Franklin in 2:23. Rosa Mc sec-
ond. As it was now getting dark the remaining beats were
postponed.

Wednesday, Septemter 26th.

The third day was remarkably successful, both as to tbe
excellence of the programme and the number of spectators.
A crowd was on the grounds in the morning to witness the
stock parade. The line of stock was three quarters of a mile
in length. Tbe horses included thoroughbreds, trotters,
roadsters, draft animals, carriage and saddle borses. Among
the cattle were herds of Durhams, Holsteins and Jerseys,
Polled Angus, graded beef and dairy cattle.

Tbe crowd which assembled in the afternoon waB vary
much larger than on previous days. The weather was even
pleasanter than the day before, the heut of the sun being
agreeably tempered by a refreshing breeze.

As there was a postponed race of Tuesday to be finished,
and four other races to take place, the judges had the run-
ning races sandwiohed in between the heats of tbe trotting
matches, and thereby succeeded in getting through by 5
o'clock.

First on the programme for the day was the conclusion of
Tuesday's postponed special race. The contestants were
Franklin, Robb Mc and San Diego. At the close on Tues-
day Franklin had two heats and Rosa Mc one. Pools sold
$30 od Franklin to $15 on the field. In the fourth heat tbey
scored but once, Franklin having the pole, Rosa second and
San Diego third; but shortly after the start Franklin broke
badly and Rosa took the lead, closely followed by San Diego,
who passed her at the quarter and kept bis advantage until
turning into the homestretch, when Rosa overtook him and
tbe two came down to the wire together in an exciting finish
with Rosa half a neck a head. Time, 2:21£.

In the fifth heat Rosa Mc had the pole, but San Diego
went ahead at a pace which kept him in the lead until the
half mile post was passed. Here he made a bad break and
the others slipped bj him. Franklin then took the first
place and kept it, gradually widening, tho distance between
himself and his rivals, and ooming in a length ahead of Rosa
Mc, and winning the race. Time, 2:21.

SUMMARY.
San Jose, Cal.,Sept. 25, 1^88— Special race, purse $500.

Franklin 1 3 13 1

RoaaMo 2 12 12

San Diego 3 2 3 2 3

Time, 2:23, 2:24, 2:23, 2:21fc, 2:21.

THE TWO-YEAR-OLDS.

The next race excited a great deal of interest among the
spectators. It waB the running stake for two-year-olds, three-
quarters of a mile and repeat. Five horses made a start,
Faustine, ridden by Cook, having the pole, Aurelia (Schofield),
Bessie (Hennesey), Wild Oats (Hitchcock), and Futurity
(Murphy), taking their places in the order named. Faustine
and Aurelia were from the Palo Alto ranch, Wild Oats and
Futurity from tbe stables of W. H. Appleby, while Bessie
Shannon was owned by J. Reavey & Co. The pools were
sold $50 on tbe Palo Atlo stables against $10 on the field.
The horses started well together and ran in a bunch for the
first quarter, after which the two Palo Alto colts took the
lead and kept it. The rush down the homestretch was closely
contested, but Faustine ran away from the others as she
neared tbe wire, ber stable mate coming alone at ber tail, and
the rest working hard for third place. They passed the line,
Faustine first, Aurelia second, Wild Oats third, Futurity
fourth, and BesBie Shannon fifth; the winner making the
three-quarters in 1:16.

SUMMARY.
San Jose, Cal , September 26, 1888— Running Stake. For two-year-
olds; S25 entrance, $10 forfeit, §200 added; $50 to second horse, S25 to
third. Non-winners this year allowed five pounds. Three-quarters
of a mile.

Palo Alto's b f FauBtine, 2, by Flood, dam imp. Flirt 1

Palo Alto's ch f Aurelia, 2, by Wildldle, dam imp. Amelia 2

W. L. Appleby's b c Wild Oate, 2, by Wildidle, dam Mary Givens. . 3
Futurity and Bessie Shannon also ran.
Time, 1:16.
THE COLT STAKES.

The Santa Clara County colt stake, a mile and repeat, was
tbe next event called for on the day's programme. Robin
Adair, Nutgrove and Rockwood started in order named.
Pools sold before tbe race began. Nutgrove $20, Rockwood
$8, field $5. D. J. Murphy, George Polhemus and Jessie D.
Carr acted as judges.

After scoring twice the horses started away well together
with Robin Adair in the lead. Rockwood cut in ahead of
Nutgrove before the first quarter was reached, and in this
order the entire heat was won, Robin Adair winning the beat
in 3:141.

For tbe second heat pools sold: Nutwood $15, Rockwood
$8, to $40 on the field. The borses scored five times before
they got away, and when tbey did Rockwood took the lead,
closely followed by Robin, Nutgrove in the rear, never hav-
ing a chance for tbe race. Just before turning into the home-
stretch Robin closed up on Rockwood, Nutgrove made a Bpnrt
and broke badly. Rockwood made a brave effort to keep his
lead but Robin pursued him and came in first under the wire
Time, 3:10.

At the conclusion of this raoe Mr. Topbam took the place
of Carr as judge.

SUMMARY.
San Jose, Cal. Sept. 2G, 1888 — Smta Clara County Trotting Stake -
For District two-year-olds without a yearling record. $JQ entrance-
?10 must accompany nominations; ?10 on Julv 1st, and S10 on Septem-
ber 1st; S160 added. Parties must have owned theee colts on or be-
fore February 25tb, 1688, to be eligible in this stake. Palo Alto Stock
Farm barred.

A. O. Hooker, San Jose, b c Robin Adair by Orion, dam by Startle 1 1
0. H. Corey, San Jose, b c Rockwood by Woodnut, dam by Ben

Franklin 2 2

E. Topham, Mllpitaa, be Nutgrove by Grosveno'r, dnrn Lady Nut-
wood 3 g

Time, 8:1*1,8:10 '
The third event of the day was a running free purse of
$200, free for all ages, one and ooc-half miles. The entries
were Daisy D. (Hennery), Welcome (Cook), Nancy (O'Day),
Carmen (C. Hitchcock), Daisy haviue tho pole, and tbe othera
being placed in the order named. Pools stood $30 for Daisy
D., $6 for Carmen, and $5 for the field. The hores got
away together, with a little advantage for Daisy, Nanoy fol-
lowing her closely and taking the lead as they passed tbe
quarter pole, bat Daisy soon recovered ber plaoe and kept it

to the end. Welcome, Carmen and Nanoy followed ber under
the wire in the order named. Time, 1:57|.

SUMMARY.
Ban Jose, Cal., Sep. 2C, 1888. Running— Free purse ¥200. For all
ages. $50 to second horse. One and one-eighth miles.
Bruce Cockrill's b m, Daisy D., 6, by Wheatly, dam Black Maria

HenneBy 1

Pacific Stables br m Welcomes, by Warwick, dam Aeola...Cook 2
W . L. Appleby's ch f , Carmen, 3, by Wildldle , dam Nettie Brown ,

Nancy also ran Hitchcock 3

Time, 1:672:

The last race was the three-minute class trotting. Perihe-
lion, driven by J. A. Goldsmith, and Lady Ascott by James
Dustin, were the only entries. Pools sold $50 on Perihelion
to $13 on Lady Ascott.

The first heat which was a closely contested one, was won
by Lady Ascott, in 2:24. In the second heat Lady Ascott
led to the quarter, where Ascott drew ahead. He kept this
position to the bead of tbe homestretch, but there he broke
and tbe mare took the lead. Goldsmith settled bis horse
and sent him down the straight, taking the heat in 2:28.

SUMMARY.
San Jose, Cal, Sep. 26, 1888. 300 class, purse 8600.

Perihelion, J. A. Goldsmith 2 111

Lady Ascott, Jas. Dustin 1 2 2 2

Time, 2;34, 2:28, 2:J5, 2:32j.

Thursday, September 27th.

The fine weather which makes it a pleasure to be out of
doors and the excellent programme of races drew a very
large crowd to the Fail- Grounds. A fine cool breeze was
blowing when the races were called and there was not a
cloud in the sky.

The first event on the programme was tbe running race, a
mile and repeat, for a purse of $200 open to all ageB.
Fusilade's Last and Notidle were the only starters. Tbe lat-
ter was a strong favorite and sold in the pools at $25 to $5
on her opponent. In the first heats he confirmed tbe faith of
her friends; for though Fusilade's Last got away with the
pole in her favor and half a length ahead at the start, the
favorite easily made up to her and ran witbjher half a length
ahead around tbe track to the finish, winning tbe beat easily
in 1:45.

The second beat was a duplicate of the first except that
there was not a foot advantage for either at tbe start. Not-
idle took the lead and kept it all around the race, but did not
widen tbe distance between herself and bis opponent until
near the finish, when she ran in two lengths ahead in 1:47.

San Jose, Cal., Thursday, September 27, 1888 — Running. Free purse
S200, S50 to second horse. For all ages. Mile and repeat.

M. F. Tarpey's chf Notidle, 4, by Wildidle, dam Bonanza 1 1

B. C. Holly's ch f FuBilade's Last by John W. Norton, dam Fusi-

lade 2 2

Time, 1:46, 1:47.

The second race was one wbioh excited a good deal of in-
terest because it was contested by Franklin and Ben Ali,
whose close finish on Tuesday evening, resulting in a victory
for Ben Ali, caused so much surprise and excitement among
the betting men. The race was for a purse of $500 and was
open to the 2:27 class. There were five entries but three
were withdrawn and Franklin and Ben Ali were the only
starters, Billy Donatban driving the one and Jonnny Gold-
smith the other. In the pools Franklin sold for $30 and
Ben Ali for $14.

In the first heat Franklin bad the pole, and Ben Ali in try-
ing to pass him broke before reaching tbe quarter but quickly
recovered himself. The quarter was made in 36J seconds.
Shortly after passing the naif mile Ben Ali broke again, but
soon got down to his work and from that time to the end
pushed Franklin olose. Indeed, at one time as they came
"down tbe homestretch, it looked as if Ben Ali would win,
but the favorite was too much for him and came in a neck
ahead in 2:25.

The second heat was very similar to the first, Franklin
leading all round tbe traok. Whenever Goldsmith would try
to force Ben Ali be would break and did this three times
during tbe heat, going clear off his feet at the finish. Tbe
heat was won by Franklin in 2:25.

The third heat was a repetition of the other two. Frank-
lin taking the heat at the start and keeping it to tbe end,
making the final beat of this raoe in the same time with tbe
others, 2:25.

summary.

San Jose, Cal„ Sept. 26, 1888—2:27 trotting, puree $500.

Cbas. Davis' blk g Franklin by Gen. Reno, dam unknown 111

J. A. Goldsmith's b g, Ben All, by Geo. M. Patchen Jr., .dam

Thoroughbred 2 8 2

Time, 2;25, 2:25.2:25.

In the trotting race for a purse of $600, 2.22 class, there
were five entries, but Alcazar having been withdrawn the
starters were as follows: Rosa Mo, diven by Goldsmith; Gus
Wilkes, by Dustin; Lillie Stanley, by Hickok; Thapsin, by
Wilber Smith.

In the pools Rosa sold for $50, Wilkes $20, Lillie Stanley
$50, Thapsin $5.

After scoring three times the horses got away well together
for the lead, the others following close until the quarter was
passed when tbey were strung out with the Lillie in the lead.
The leader made a bad break after passing the half mile, but
got her feet again and kept her advantage to the end. The
horses passed under the wire in the following order: Lillie
Stanley, Thapsin, Gus Wilkes, Rosa Mc, in 2:21.

In the second heat the horses got away at tbe first trial
and Gub Wilkes made a ruBh for the lead: he did not succeed
in getting away from the bunch until after the quarter was
paBBed, but at the half mile had a good deal of daylight
between bim and Eosa Mo, who waB nearest him. Near tbe
three-quarter post Rosa made an effort to get first plaoe, but
Wilkes was too fast for her and on the home stretch had it
all bis owd, ooming in two lengthB in the lead of the others,
Rosa Mo second, Thapsin third, Lillie Stanley fourth. Time,
2:23 h

The third heat found tbe pools selling: Lillie Stanley $30,
Gus Wilkes $20, Rosa Mo $15; Thapsin $5. Tbe horses
scored four times and got away on the fifth trial. As they
passed the quarter post Lillie Stanley led, with Gus Wilkes
seoond, Rosa Mc third and Thapsin fourth. When near the
half-mile Wilkes and Stanley had a spurt for the lead, in
wbioh both broke, but the advantage remained with Wilkes.
Rosa Mo made an effort to take the lead on the homestretob,
and Goldsmith plied the whip freely, but Bbe could not win.
The heat was won by Gus Wilkes in 2:23, Lillie Stanley
second, Rosa Mc third, Thapsin fourth.

The fourth heat was an exoiting one. Thapsin got tha
lead, and his driver managed by a free use of the whip to
keep it untill the homestretch was readied, when Lillie Stan-
ley and Gus Wilkes passed him, one on each side. It was
noticed that the driver of Thapsin, Wilbur Smith, in
using his whip alwajs flourished it when Wilkes was ooming
near him, and at last, when this whip waving could retard
Wilkes no more, Smith crowded out upon him and permitted
Lillie Stanley to pass him on the inside. The horses passed
under the wire, Lillie Stanley first, Gas Wilkes second find.
Thapsin third, Time, 2:23.

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When the heat was over James Dustin came to the judges'
stand and protested against the way in which Smith had
acted. The judges declined to entertain this protest, but the
crowd was with Dustin and cheered him when he denounced
what he called the "dirty work" of Smith.

At the opening of the fifth heat pools were sold: $25 for
Lillie Stanley, $18 for Gus "Wilkes and $1 for the field. The
horses scored seven times before they got away, and when
they did Lillie Stanley and Gub Wilkes settled down to a
long, close contest all around the track. Thapsin and 'Rosa
Mo being nowhere near the leaders. After passing the half-
mile Wilkes broke badly once or twice, but managed to keep
olose to Lillie, and on the homestretch they came down neck
and neck. Just before reaching the wire Lillie Stanley broke,
but recovered herself just before she went under it first, Gus
Wilkes second, Thapsin third, Rosa fourth. Time, 2:24 '.

SUM MA BY,

San Jose, Cal., Sept. 27, 1888.

LilieStanley by Whippleton, dam Dolly McMann 1 4 2 11

Gob Wilkes by Mambrino Wilkea 3 1 1 2 2

Thapsin by 3erltn, dam Lady Hubbard 2 3 4 3 3

RosaMo 4 2 3 4 4

Time, 2:21, 2:23*, 2:23, 2:23. 2:24*.

Friday, Sept. 28th, there was a large attendance at the
races; the day was the pleasantest of the week, and there
was never a moment when the sun was too warm for com-
fort.

The firBt race called was a running stake for three-year-
olds, one and one-fourth miles, for which Vinco, Welcome
and Carmen were entered. Welcome was a strong favorite
in the pools and sold for $25 against $6 for the field.

In the first heat the horseB started well together and ran to
the quarter with Welcome and Yinco running in the lead cloae
together and Carmen some distance behind. The latter,
however, began to gain after passing the quarter, and at the
half-mile post the three were running so close together that
a blanket would have covered all of them. From that point
Vinco began to fall behind, and when the homestretch was
reached was out of the swim. There was a close finish be-
tween Carmen and Welcome, the rider of the former using
the whip freely; but his efforts were useless. Welcome win-
ning the race in 2. 11 J, Carmen second, Vinco third.

The second race, a running stake for all ages, a mile and a
half was contested by Index and Laura Gardiner. The pools
sold at $40 on Laura to $24 on Index. The horses started at
the half-mile post and came by the judges' stand with Index
in the lead. As they passed the quarter post Laura closed
up on her rival and for a quarter of a mile there was a close
race between them, but the favorite took the lead despite the
fact that the rider of Index used the whip freely. On the
homestretch Index made a spurt, but it was without avail
and Laura Gardiner came in two lengths ahead in 2:38i.

For the trotting race, a mile and repeat, Vendome Colt
stakes for two-year-olds, there were nine entries, but as eight
of them did not start, Fortuna took the race in a walk-over
in 2:55.

The race of the afternoon in whioh the greatest interest
was manifested was the special match for a purse of $1000,
best three in five, for which there started the trotters Wood-
nut and Maggie E, and the three-year-old pacer, Yolo Maid.

Maggie was driven by Donathan, Woodnut by Holly and
Yolo Maid by Goldsmith. Pools sold very briskly on this
race in proportions of $200 on the Maid to $36 on the field.

After scoring twice the horses got away well together, but
scarcely had they started before Woodcut broke badly and
fell far behind. Yolo Maid took the lead, Maggie E. second
and Woodnut last. In this order they mad6 the quarter in
36 seconds. The horses were struDg out with plenty of day-
light between them until the half-mile was reached, when
Woodnut closed up the gap and passed Maggie making a fine
effort to overtake the Maid, but the favorite was too swift
for him and won the first heat easily in 2:22.

The second heat was closer than the first, but its general
features were the same, Yolo Maid taking the lead, Woodnut
following her closely and Maggie right with them as they
passed the quarter post. After passing the half mile Wood-
nut pressed the favorite hard, and as they entered the home-
stretch it looked as if he would take the lead, and there was
a moment of keen excitement, but the Maid got away from
him and won the heat in 2:18, Woodnut second.

The third heat was a close one all the way round, and the
result was never certain until the finish. Yolo Maid having
the pole at the start had a little advantage, but both Wood-
nut and Maggie E. kept at her neck and put her upon her
mettle. to hold her place. The horses were in a bunch up to
the half mile, and at that time it looked as if Woodnut would
get the lead. Neck and neck he and the Maid came round
into the homestretch with Maggie pressing closely behind
them. Yolo Maid managed to draw away from the others,
although Woodnut came down the track like a whirlwind,
and threatened even to the end to take the heat from her.
The finish was made in 2:18J, Yolo Maid winning the heat
and race, Woodnut second.

SUMMARY.
San Jose, Cal., Sep. 28, 1888. Special matcb, puree 81,000.
O. R. Hoppin's b m Yolo Maid, pacer, by Alexander Bntton,

dam MolLle by Dietz'B St. Clair Ill

B. C. Holly's ch b 'Woodnut by Nutwood, dam Addle by Ham-

bletonian Chief 2 2 2

S. B. Emerson's b m Maggie K. by Nutwood, dam Emerson

Mare • 8 3 3

Time, 2:21, 2:18, 2:181.

The fifth race on the programme was a trotting match for a
purse of $200, for two*year-olds, a mile and repeat. There
were two starters, Vesolia, driven by Walter Maben, and
Fortuna, by Donathan. Pools sold $40 on Vesolia to $13on
Fortuna. The first heat was without particular interest.
Vesolia took the lead and held it throughout the course,
Fortuna breaking badly twice. Vesolia won in 2:29£ leading
Fortuna by two lengths.

Pools on the second beat sold $40 on Vesolia to $13 on
Fortuna. It resulted in a sorprise to the betting men;
Vesolia took the lead and had a clear length between her
sulky wheels and Fortuna's nose sb they patmed the quarter
post, but from that time on Fortuna began to gain. After
passing the half mile, Vesolia broke up badly and before Bhe
could get her feet again, Fortuna shot by her like an arrow
and took the lead. Once again Vesolia broke, and again
Fortuna made good use of her chance, and as she turned
into the home stretch she was fifty feet ahead. Vesolia
made a brave effort to recover her place, but her driver saw
there was no use ai.d saved her at the finish. Fortuna took
the heat in 2:31.

The third heat, which was to decide the race, was a Water-
loo for the favorite. Just after starting Vesolia made a spurt
to get in the lead and got the inside track, but Fortana was
not to be beaten so easily, and held the pole until after the
quarter waB paBBed. It was neck-and-neck from that on for
the next quarter, and VeBolia was gradually getting ahead
when she broke badly and Fortuna got away from her. The
distance lost by this break was never recovered, and though
Maben did his best to urge his filly on, and sent her down

the homestretch for all she was worth, the spurt was useless.
Fortuna won the heat in 2:31 and the race with it.

SUMMARY.
Trotting— Vendome Colt State, for two-year-olds, closed April 1st,
will) nine entiieB. Mile and repeat.

Z. E. Simmon's b m Fortuna by Florida 2 11

L. J. RoBe's br m Vesolia by Staniboul, dam Inez, 2:30. by Tbe

Moor 1 2 2

Time, 2:291, 2:31,2:31.

For the sixth race, a trotting match for $200, a mile and
repeat, the starters were Robin Adair, driven by Waldron,
and Bockwood driven byFlemmiDg. Eobin was the favorite
and sold in the pools for $25 to $15 for Rookwood. In the
start Robin had the pole. Rockwood broke badly before he
had gone ten rods, and Robin at the quarter post led by a
length. Rockwood broke after passing the quarter, and
again after the half-mile post, and it looked as if the heat was
gone, but from this point Rockwood picked himself up and
came into the homestretch even with his rival. The race
from the final qoarter post to the finish was a close one but
Rockwood won it in 3:25; Robin Adair second.

In the second heat Robin got away from Rockwood in the
first quarter and kept hiB lead to the end. Rockwood broke
a half a dozen timee, and at the finish was away behind.
Robin won the heat in 3:16.

The third heat was a repitition of the second, except that
Peter Brandon drove Rcckwood. The horse broke as before,
and Robin Adair won easily in 3:12.

The closing event of tho day was a cart race for which there
were four starters, X. E. B. owned by X. E. Burns, Charlie
G., by Mr. Grover, Old Sport, by J. Howard, and Billy Dixie,
by W. Ahlers.

The horses trotted in sulkies; Old Sport was the favorite
in the pools, selling foi $25, X. E. B. $7, the field $6.

After sooring four times the horses got away, and Old Sport
immediately forged ahead and took the pole from X. E. B.
At quarter post Old Sport led, followed closely by Billy Dixie,
X. E. B. and Charlie G. in order named. At the half-mile
Billy Dixie had got a good lead and X. E. B. was pushing
Old Sport closely, Charlie G. being far in the rear. The race
down the homestretch was continued in thiB order, though it
was doubtful for a time if X. E. B. would not win. The heat
was finished in 2:45 in the following order: Billy Dixie, X. E.
B., Old Sport and Charlie G.

It was now dark, and the remaining beats of the race were
postponed until Saturday.

SATURDAY SEP. 29.

The last day of the races drew a good attendance at the
track. The day was cool, cloudy and very pleasant. The
first race of the afternoon was the unfinished cart race, of
which one heat had been trotted on Friday and won by Billy
Dixie.

Old Sport was the favorite in the pools, selling for $25 to
$9 on the field. After scoring five times the starteis got
away when Billy Dixie broke. X. E. B. won the heat in 2:40,
Old Sport second, Charlie G. third, Billy Dixie shut oat.

The second heat was a very exciting one. Old Sport made
a rash at the start and took the pole from X, E. B , who
broke before the quarter pole was reached. Passing this
point the horses went down to the half mile with Old Sport
in the lead, X. E. B. second. Charlie G. third, but near the
half-mile post X. E. B. broke badly and Charley G. took
second place. Old Sport came in an easy winner in 2:39;
Charlie G. second, X. E. B. third.

In the fourth heat the driver of X. E. B. was changed and
J. A. Goldsmith pulled the reins over him. The heat was
won by X. E. B. in 2:36£; Charlie G. second, Old Sport third-

The fifth heat was one of the moat exciting of the whole
week. Old Sport, who in this heat was driven by Dick
Havey, got away at the start and took the lead, X. E. B. sec-
ond. Charles G. broke badly before he had gone ten rods,
but caught up with X. E. B. at the quarter, which they passed
neck and neck a short distance behind Old Sport.

After passing this point both X. E. B. and Charlie brokG
badly once or twice, and Old Sport seemed to have the race,
when suddenly he broke and stopped dead on the track
before he could be got to work again. Both X. E. B. and
Charlie passed him and he seemed to be out of the race, as
the other horses led by ten lengths when they passed the
half-mile, with X. E. B. in the lead. As they came round
into the homestretch, however, Old Sport closed up the gap,
passed Charlie G. at the three-quarter post, and after a keen
and exciting race beat X. E. B. under the wire, and won the
heat in 2:41, X. E. B. second, Charlie G. third. To most of
the spectators this ruling seemed very unjust, for Old Sport
ran nearly one-third of the whole mile.

Old Sport and X. E. B. having each two heats, a sixth heat
was trotted to decide the race, which was won easily by Old
Sport, who took the lead at the start and kept it to the finish,
winning the heat in 2:39.

SUMMARY.
Cart race.

OldSport 3 2 12 11

X.E.B 2 18 12 2

Charlie G 4 3 2 3 3 ro

Billy Dixie 1 dis

Time, 2:43, 2:40, 2:34, 2;36i, 2:41, 2:49.

The first race called after the conclusion of the cart race
was a running contesc for a purse of $200, three-quarters of
a mile and repeat. There were eight entries for this race, but
only two starters, Notidle and DaiBy D.

The first race was a free one from the start to the finish, the
horses running Bide by side without a shade of advantage to
either until the homestretch was reached, when the Daisy got
away from her rival and won the dash in 1 :16A, after a most
exciting race and a close finish.

The second heat was a repetition of the Prat, a close race
?\l round the track, the horses running neck to neck, and a
cIobo finish, Notidle'B jockey using the whip freely. Daisy
D. won the heat and the race in 1:15.

SUMMARY.
Bruce Cockrill's b m, Daisy D. by Wheatly, dam Black Maria . 1 1

W. L. Appleby's Notidle, by Wlldidle, dam Bonanza 2 2

Tlm». 1:161, 1:16.

The second race for pacers of the 2:23 class for a parse of
$400, best three in five, was contested by San Diego driven
by Walsh, Belmont Boy by George Bayless and Almont
Patchen, over whom Jas. Sullivan palled the lines. Al-
mont was a strong favorite in the pools, and sold for $50 to
$15 on the field.

In the first heat Belmnnt Boy took the lead at the start,
after scoring six times, and went down to the quarter polo
closely pushed by Almont Patchen. San Diego was three
lengths behind when the quarter was passed, and never got
any nearer the leaders until joat at the finish, when he
closed the gap somewhat. The race between Belmont Boy
and the favoiite was a close one, the horses coming into the
homestretch neck and neck. Belmont gradually pulleH away
from Patchen and won the heat in 2:193, A'mont Patchen
second, San Diego third.

Tbe second heat was similar to the first, a close race
between Belmont Boy and Almont Patchen, with San Diego

out of the swim. The two leaders made the first half mile
neck and neck, bat after that Belmont took the lead and
kept it, despite tbe fact that, as they came down tbe home-
stretch, Sullivan used the whip freely on Almont Patchen.
Belmont Boy won the heat in 2:19$, Almont Patchen second,
San Diego third.

The third heat was similarto the other two. Belmont Boy
started off at a rattling pace and took the lead. Near the
quarter post Almont Patchen pressed him cloBely, but after ■
that point the Boy had everything his own wav, and won the
heat and the race easily in 2:20, Almont Patchen second, San
Diego third.

SUMMARY.
Pan Jose, Cal , September 29, 1888— Purse ?400; 2:23 class, pacing.

O. S. Roberts' Belmont Boy by Nutwood, dam Lady Vernon 111

W. M, Blllups' brs Almont Patcbenby Juanito, dam unknown 2 2 2
Time, 2:193, 2:193, 2:20.

The third ranee was the grand event of the day, a free-for-
all contest for a purse of $1000, best three in five. There
were four entries, but L. J . Rose's bay stallion, Stamboul, and
O. A. Hickok's bay gelding Arab were the only starters.
Arab was the favorite in the pools and sold for $60 against
$20 on Stamboul, O. A. Hickok drove Arab and Walter
Maben Stamboul.

In the first heat Stamboul had tbe pole, but before the
quarter was reached Arab had pasBed him gained tbe inside.
Stamboul, however, kept up his pace and before the half-mile
was reached had again taken the lead and the inner position.
They kept close together to the three-quarter post, but as
thry turned into the honeslretch Stamboul broke and the two
sulkies came into collision, knocking two spokes out of
Stambcul's wheel, without however stopping the speed of
either. Hickok called on Arab for his best, and followed
closely till near the finish, by the bav stallion, the gelding
cjme under the wi: e a winner in 2:15.

In the second heat Stamboul broke just after the start, and
though he recovered himself quickly he had lost more than
he could make up. The first quarter was made in 34 sec-
onds, the half in 1:0S and the mile in 2:16, Arrb leading all
around the track end winning by two lengthB.

The third heat, which was finished just as the sun went
down and darkness began, reselted in a surprise to everyone.
Arab led as in tbe two other heats until the homestretch was
reached, when he broke badly and before he could re-
cover himBelf Stamboul shot by him and kept first place to
the end of the race, winning the heat in 2:16.

It was too dark to try another heat, and accordingly the
race was postponed until Monday at 1 o'clock.

A MATCH RACE.

After the second heat between Ardb and Stamboul the
crowd was entertained by a quarter-mile dash for a purse of
$200 between Oregon Annie, owned by George Ayers of San
Jose, and Belle Johnson, owned by W. H. Stayton of Gilroy,
which was won by Oregon Annie in .26$.

Monday, Oct. 2d. — The close of the free for all was a victory
for Arab. No detailed report has been received. Time,
2:16}.

SUMMARY.

San Jose, Cal., Sept. 29th nnd Oct. 1, 3888-Free for all, pnrse 51, COO.
Hickob & Co. 'a b g Arab by Arthurton, dam Lady Hamilton,

pedigee untraced 1 1 2 1

L. J. Roee'a b 6 Stamboul by Sultan, dam Fleetwing by

Ryadyk'e Hambletonian 2 2 1 I

Time, 2:18, 2:16, 2:16, 2:16J.

Cook Stock Farm Premiums.

At the Golden Gate Association the first premium was
taken by the three-year-old standard bred trotting horse,
Charles Derby. In the Cleveland Bay Class the first pre-
mium was awarded to Eoyal Studley,and the Becond premium
to Saxon Prince. In the sweepstakes Baron Hilton won the
premium.

At Sacramento CharlesDerby won the first premium in the
class for three-year-old standard bred trotting horses. In
the Cleveland Bay Class Eoyal Studley took the premium. In
the three -year- olds the imported Cleveland Bay General took
the first premium and imported Barrngton the second; and
in the sweepstakes Baron Hilton took the premium.

CharlesDerby, foaled 1885, was bred at Cook Stock Farm.
His sire is Steinway, record 2:25, first dam Katy G. by Elec-
tioneer, second dam Fanny Malone by Niagara, third dam
Fanny Wickham by Herald, fourth dam by imp. Trustee,
fifth dam by imp. Barefoot, etc.

Eoyal Studley is by Young Candidate; first dam by Whale-
bone; second dam by Lucks All; third dam by Summereock.
General is by Salesman. Barrington is by Prince of Cleve-
land. Baron Hilton is by Lucks All, firBt dam by Sportsman,
second dam by Luoks All.

At Fresno these Cleveland Bays were shown, but on ac-
count of the premiums above mentioned were not allowed to
compete.

Guy's Triumph.

Guy is now king of the Fleetwood Park track.

Maud S. had her colors lowered last Saturday. Until that
time she had trotted the fastest mile over the Gentleman's
Driving Club course, having gone the disiance in 2.13$. On
Saturday Guy was sent to beat thiB record, and succeeded in
doing so by one second and a quarter. Goy is a black gelding
and is owned by Mr. W. J. Gordon. Early in the season Mr.
Gordon said he woold get a record of 2.12 for his trotter, but
very few believed him. His performance on Saturday, when
he trotted a mile in 1 . 12$ over the Fleetwood track, is a much
better performance than it looks, as the Fleetwood track is
very slow, This is shown by the time of the three quarter.
Tbe track at tbis point is up hiil and the time made was two
seconds Blower than any of the other quarters.

Mr. Robert Bonner, the owner of Maud S. was not at the
track to see this performance. One of his sons was however,
and said thar, while it was a very remarkable mile, he thought
Maud S, could beat it any time. The mare is now in Mr.
Bonner's private stable in this city and is in very good con-
dition. Mr. Bonner Baid:

"Maud S. could be put on edge in two or three weeks.
She is in good shape now, and about a month ago trotted a
mile over the Fleetwood track in 2.12J. I don't think she
will be sent to beat Guy's record. You see she is still queen,
having a record of 2.08:j, and four seconds is a good deal to
cut down." , .„ . . . .

Guy will be sent to Cleveland, and will probably try to
lower his own record.— Mail and Export.
-*■

At Napa, Oct. 3rd, San Diego, Gold Leaf and Damiana
competed for the free-for-all pacing purse of $500. Gold
Leaf won in straight heats. Time, 2:20*. 2:23 and 2:16,
This is the fourth lime tbis year thai Gold Leaf baB broken
the record. She has taken 7$ seconds from Dodd Peeb
of last year.

230

%\tt ikcete vend, jlpxrrismaw.

Oct, 6

TRAP.

Riverside Sportsman's Club.

The club averages are improving, those of the last meeting
held on Friday of last week being excellent. The next trap
Shoot for the championship of Southern California will take
place at Riverside some time during the present mouth.

At 12 singles and G pairs Blue Rock targets. Chaiuberlin Rules.

B. R.Smith 18 1 J- W. McLeod ™

O.F. Packard 15 | B. W. Handy "

J.E. Beanier 13 I N. Cundiff .. 15

j| Rule 13 | R. P. Cundiff 6

At 10 single Blue Rocks. „

J. E Reamer 8 I J. Rule •»

T. Cundiff 7 Mr. Hancock »

O F. Packard 6 | Mr. Richmond l

Mr. Nichols & Mr. Strow bridge u

N. Cundiff » I

Inter Club Match.

A lively match was shot at Millikin's Corners near San
Jose, on Sunday last by tennis of ten men from ihe Los Gatos
club'and the Santa Clara Kuighls of tbe Trigger. The con-
test was at 5 Blue Rock targets per man, national rules, and
was wou by the Los Gatos experts, 43 to 42. After the team
match a number of pools *ere made up, most of them being
wou by Doctor Rice, Mr. Sam Millikin, Mr. McMnrtry,
Captain Portal and Mr. Van de Venter. Scores:

LOS GATOS TEAM.

Dr. Rice, Chas. Green gun 5

H. S. McMurtry, Colt bamerltiss gun 4

8. H. Coult; Colt hammerless gun 4

F. Van de Venter, Union Maohiue gun 6

W. B. L. Gushing, Colt gun 4

G 1). Wilson, L. C. Smith gun 4

V. Mas.-ol, Harrington & Richardson gun 4

H. F Suydan, Smith gun 4

Z. A. MucAbee, Colt gun 4

Geo. Millikin, C. Houimrich 6

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KNIGHTS OF THE TRIGGER TEAM.

Samuel Millikin. C. Hommrich gun 5

Frank Stone, 0. Hommrich gun 5

i'nas.Nasb.L 0. Smith gun 4

Joseph Knrigbt, Scott gun 5

Thos. Nash, Hommrich gun f*

Joseph Enrlght, green gun f

H. Lilllck, Parker gun d

Joe Wolk, C. Hommrich gud 4

H. Hracker, Remington gun 4

Willis Laine, C. Hommrich nuu 4

Pool. At 5 single Blue Racks, S^-OOentrance, 18 yards rise.

42

Coult .

Rice

CaPtain Portal..

8. Milliken

Thomas Naah. . .
Frank Stone...
McAbee..

The Knights are very jubilant over their success, and
intend to persistently follow up all parties violating game
laws in Keru County.

Bakersfield, Sept. 25, 1S88. W. E. Houghton.

J. M. Bassford, Jr. writes from Vacaville that quails are
"fairly plenty." He bagged 27 in an afternoon's shoot in
Capay Valley.

Mr. P. C. Byrne, until recently a resident of Grass Valley
called upon us last Thursday and reported the killing of a
back by Mr. John Ford on the Yubu, about five miles from
Grass Valley, that weighed 200 pounds dressed.

Mr. William Schreiber shot near Novato on Monday and
Tuesdav last over his pointers, Mountain Boy and Sail. The
days were warm but he had fair sport, getting about four
dozen heavy quails, most of them over points.

Mr. H. S. Wort and his Nate are sticking closely to the
birds on Throckmorton Ranch with uniform success. Nate
is about as good as an Irish setter ever gets to be, and stays
through the longest day without suffering.

Mr. L. L. Campbell, who returned last week from Sidney,
N. S. W., was out on Monday with his Irish setters near
Blythe .ale, Marin County. He reports birds enough, bnt
very heavy cover and excessive heat. Mr. Campbell will
furnish our readers some notes of his experiences with Anti-
podean sportsmen and dog fanciers.

That inveterate pursuer of quails, Mr. W. S. Kittle and his
exquisitely handsome English setter Luke, were seen going
over the hill from the Poor House near San Rafael one day
last week in search of some bevieB left last year. They make
a strong team aud always "do well "

Messrs. H. R. Brown, David Thorn and CUrence A. Haight
to^k out their pointers Sport, Dick H. and DoDua Sensation
neat Haywards" last week. Although all of th« gentle-men are
fine shots, luck so prevailed against Thorn and Brown that
they got but a half dozen quails each, while Haight bad
twenty. The dogB were in tirst-rate form, and their work
was satisfactory.

This paper is indebted to Mr. F. D. Waite of San Diego,
fcr a report of the Selby Medal tournament shot at that city
last week. It is always- a pleasure to give prominence to the
doings of sportsmen, when soma fellow-craftsman will be at
the pains to furnish accurate reports.

The Kaights of the Trigger of Santa Clara will give a two
days' tournament on or ubont Thanksgiving Day, at San
Jose. Clay pigeons, blue rock targets, and live birds will be
used, and generous cash and Bpecial prizes given. The
shooting will be managed by Captain Portal and T. Taylor.

Willis Laine 4

Joseph Enright 4

McMurtry 5

Van de Venter 6

George Millikin 3

Gharles Nash 4

Cusbiug 4

Suydam 4

James Enrigbt 4

Fen Masaol 3

Wilson 4

H. Hracker 4

J no Enright 4

Joseph Wolf 3

U, Lilllck 2

Game Butchers Convicted.

Editor Breeder & Sportsman: —

Yuu have at different times kindly referred to an organiza-
tion iu this place, known as the 'Knights of the Trigger' of
Kern County, and always in a spirit of good will. As you
are aware the club was Btarted by the sportsmen of Kern
County, with the object in view of advancing sporting mat-
ters generally, but principally for tbe preservation of all
kinds of game. The organization has now under its control
over 70 000 acres of enclosed lands, on which notices are post-
ed, at the expense of the club, which/have the effect of keeping
off all market huniers. Neatly 6,000 acres of enclosures are
held iu reserve from all hunters to be devoted to the use of
those participating in the Pacific Coast Field Trial Clubs
trinls, during the coming January, comfortable club rooms
nave been fitted up in Bakersfield, for the entertainment of
members and visitors. We refer these matters in justifica-
tiou of the large membership we have in your city, as proof to
those who have joined us, tuat their interests are not over-
looked.

All organizations of this character start out with the best of
laws, ruleB and intentions, for their arrangement and govern-
ment; it rests upon the interest and activity of irs members,
to attain the objects sought for by those who become its sup-
porters. In the short time our club has been in existence,
we think it has ft good record, especially in the result of
prosecutions of those violating game laws in our country.
We have to-day achieved a victory, which we think entitles
us to notice in your columns; the brief history of the case is
as follows: Less than & week ago, we were informed that a
party of hunters were killing lawns and antelope in the
"Temblor Hills." We immediately employed an active con-
stable, George Tibbet, to follow up the case and arrest the
parties, we issuing a warraut, to be used in the event he
lound sufficient evidence to convict. Tibbet visited the
camp of the hunters, which was forty miles from here, last
Sunday; all were away, he discovered sufficient evidence
there to satisfy him that conviction would be an easy matter.
Several antelope and doe skins were scattered about the
camp, quarters of meat were thrown away that had jnst been
killed, quail in large numbers were found rotting, in fact
everything about the camp evidenced the most wasteful de-
struction of game that could be imagined. After fully satiB-
lyiug himself that he had a good case, Tibbet left the camp,
to return next day, to make his arrests, He made a very
early start, but found when he had reached tbe camp that
tbe party had aecamped; they had without doubt some
knowledge of his viBit tbe preceding day. Tiubbet ^took
their tracks and made twenty miles in an hourand a quarter,
overtaking the whole party on the plains: they were making
the best tiaie possible for their homes in Tulare County. It
took the argument of a six-Bbooter to make the party six in
all deliver up their guns, aud change their direction of travel
towards Bakersfield, which they reached Monday night at
12 o'clock. Their trial took place to-duy; all pleaded guilty,
as had been previously arranged ^between the prisoners aud
the Directors of the Knights of the Trigger, in consideration
of the promises of the organization that they would appear
before the justice and plead for his leniency, as it was the
first offense. The leaBt fine was imposed, about $85 to eaoh
man, or $538 in all.

THE RIFLK

State Rifle-J?ractice.

The annual rifle-practice of the Second Artillery Regiment,
National Guard of California, took place at Shell Mound
Erange yesterday, under the supervision of Lieutenant F. A.
Kulhs, inspector of Bifid Practice. The regiment was repre-
sented by companies A, C, D, E, F and H, and acquitted
itself creditably, as was expected, it having among its mem-
bers some of the best rifle-shots on the Coast. There was an
extra incentive for the men to do their best, beyond the win-
ning of tbe medals, in the shape of a gold and Bilver cup
eignteen inches high, beautifully and appropriately engraved.
This cup was presented to the regiment to be competed for
by the companies, the highest total score of the best six
marksmen iu each oompauy deciding tbe ownership. Com-
pany C von the cup, and altogether made a higher percent-
age than any other company this season.

To win a medal in the rifle practice it is necessary to make
25 out of a possible 50; which entitles the marksman to a
bronze medal, 40 insures a silver medal and bar.
Tbe following is the complete score o; tbe medal winners.

Battery A — Lieutenant Geary, 42; Sergeant Darcy, 41;
Captain Sine, 40: Sergeant Elliot, 39; Lieutenant Benneman,
39; Lieutenant Smith, 38; Sergeant Cuminiogs, 37; Sergeant
Howard, 36; Lieutenant Beatty, 35; Lieutenant Berry, 33;
Corporal Kellar, 31; Corporal Wickenbouser, 31; Private
Fortio, 35, Cainsford, 31: Hal', 26; Kennedy, 27; Moore, 30;
Mailer, 26; KobinBon, 28.

Company C, thirty-eight out of sixty present, winning
medals wiih the following scores:

Captain A. Huber 44

Lieutenant H. Mulbern 35

Lieutenant O. LenAe 43

Sergeant H. Huber US

Sergeant W. Weisling 32

Sergeant W. Ruth 31

Sergeant C. Roston 34

Sergeant J. F.Siebe 32

Corporal H. W. Frank 37

Corporals. J. Rnthliuger 34

Corporal J. H. Ringen S8

Corporal W. H. Tobin 29

Corporal W. A. Scheuplsack 31

Corporal ti. W. Boston 29

Private G Brooks 36

Private H. E. Scheuhorat 2C

Private F. Kock 41

Private M. Kahn 30

Private H. Menke 28

Private J. Muzfo 27

Private 3. H. Petrle 38

Private C, F. Repeun 32

Private L. Linden 29

Private 0. Piebrock 34

Private P. H. Will 27

Private H. Wiegiuann. 39

Private W. Woodall 2C

Private C. Woodall 27

Company D— Lieutenant Steltz 28, Sergeant Carson 23,
Sergeant Wargner 26, Private William Bristol 26, Sergeant
Wieland 27, Corporal O'Doonell 28, Private S. H. Holtz 36,
C Smith 24, F. Fluger 21, F. W. Durgan 40, J. E. Elkinson
21, W. Marshall 21, H. C. Weidermyer 30.

Company E— Captain J . H. Flynn 29, Sergeant O'Connor
34, Sergeant Cunningham 23, Private Doyle 29, Durkin 20,
Heilman 23, Marshall 27, G. K. Taylor 31.

Company F— Captain White 31, Sergeant Clark 33. Ser-
geant McDowell 32," Private F. O. Brown 35, L C. Brown 35,
Arnold 32. J. Brown 32, M. Brown 35. Fodge 34, Nichols 24.

Company H — Captnin W. D. Waters 38, Sergeant T. L.
Burns 30, Corporal Eobiuson 21, Sergeant Seaman 30, Ser-
geant Nichols 37, Corporal Tyson 27, Private A. Anderson
27, J. J. Boyle 27, R. Brower 36, William Coouey 21, J. D.
Devine 35, J. Heenoy 25, J. Loomiuson 31, Sam Mills 28, F.
Boynton 32.

Following is the score of the field officers and staff: Colonel
Wilder 23, Captain Ammerman 26, Lieutenant H. F. Scott
12, Lieutenant J. D. Eising 3, Lieutenant C. C. Fisher 25,
Lieutenant Kuhlt 41, Lieutenant Pyko 19, Major W. D.

McCarthy 35, Sergeant-Major Oakley 21, Quartermaster-Ser-
geant Batchelder 22, Sergeant Keller 15, Sergeant Smith 32,
Signal Corps Sergeant Hennesy 4.

Retired officers— Captain Kingswell 31, Captain J. H.
McMenomy 33, Captain W. C. Little 37.

The scores of the six non-commissioned officer* and pri-
vates of Company C. (commissioned officers being debarred),
who won the regimental trophy, are as follows: Corporal J.
H. Ringen 3S, Privates Koch 41. Wiegmann 39, J. H. Petrie
38, L. Lingen 29, C. Piebrock 34. Total, 219.

Bay City Rifle Club.

The series of target shoots for a trophy presented by tbe
American Field, was finished at Shell Mound on Tuesday
last by the Bay City Rifle Club, representing California.
The conditions were: National Rales, ten pound rides or
under, ten shuts each, on each of three dayB, the first day
ten men sbootiug, the second day six men and the last day
all to shoot. The scores are excellent. All the men used
Winchester single shot riflles. The averages insure a high
position, if not absolute winning of the trophy. Tbe scoreB
both on the Creedmoor and American field targets are given ;

CREEDMOOR 200 YARDS.

E. Hovey 6 G G 1 E 5 5 1 4 5—47

A. Johuaon 6454445565- 40

H.Oht 44 5 54 5 54 6 6—46

F. Kuhnle 545*44645 5—45

S. Carr 564444546 6-46

C. Meyer 6 544 44655 4-45

S.I. Kellogg 454444445 4—42

G. Helm 4 5 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 4— 4'J

F. O. Youog 454455434 3—41

An average of 88.6 per cent.

AMERICAN FIELD TARGET.

Johnson 10 8 lit 7 G 6 9 10 10 10-85

Hoyey 10 10 10 7 8 IU 8 C 5 10-84

H.Carr 7 7 9 10 fi 9 10 7 10 9—83

Kuuule -. 909767 10 C9 8-78

Meyera 8 10 567 96 10 9 G-7f.

Klein 6 6 9 9 8 6 7 5 9 C— 71

S- Carr 9 8 5 0 6 7 9 4 8 8—70

Kellogg 6 9 0 7 C 6 7 0 10 7-70

Helm 79G543G99 4— G'2

Youcg 7 9 0 7 8 8 7 3 C 3 -Gl

An average of 74 per cent.

Fourth Brigade N. G. C

On Sunday last at Sacramento the staff of the Brigadier
General of the Fourth Brigade, the Colonel of the First
Artillery and his stuff, members of the band aud the cadets
shot over tbe Twelfth street range, the score being:

THE GENERAL AND STAFF.

Brig. Gen. T. W. Sheehan 33 I Major "NV. 8. Leake 27

Major F. D. Ryan ^2 | Major J. A. Sheehan 39

Major F. W. Blrdsall 37 I "Viator W H. Sberburn t8

Major 0. L. White 41 Captain D.J.Long 34

Major C. B Houghton 11 | Major W. L Wallace 34

THE COLONEL AND STAFF.

Col. J. W. Guthrie 41 | Lieut, W. R. Orrosby 30 .

Lieut. Col. E. H. McKee 40 Lieut W. B. Maydwell 9

Major Fred Neary 44 1 Sergl. O. W. Erlewine 33.

Capt. T. T. Wiseman 26 Sergt. James Contell 3.

Lieut. A. J. Plant 42 | Sergt. Maj. J. M. Wallace 93-

Lieut. Kennedy 40 I Bergt, Frank Adamg 12 ■

Lieut. H W. Rivett 42 Sergt. W. W. Greer 7/

Lieut. Johu Miller 37 | Sergt. J. L. Hughes 44^

I Col. Perrie Kewen 28i

THE BAND SHOOTS.

Charles A. Neale 33 I Thomas Starrer 1G

A. J. Bauer..... 19 James Wheat 18

Ernest Grimf^. 22 | Thomas Flannlgan IU

Allen GnmeT.:'. Ill Charles Simmacher 31

Andrew Hertzel 25 John Best 28

George Neale 39 |

Five members of the band were absent. All of the
Colonel's staff were present except the Chaplain. He bad
other duties to perform elsewhere. Five members of the
General's staff were absent.

COMPANY G. SHOOTS.

The following scores were mad9 by Company G.

Captain Hall 43

Lieutenant Sheehin- 62

Lieuiemut Mott 42

Sergeant Zittinger p 4u

Sergeant Lowell 49

Corporal Kern 38

Private Hughes 4o

Private Hastings 35 |

HONORARY MEMBERS— SAME RANGE.

Major F. Neary 43 I Lieutenant J Miller 43

Captain P. Coffey 42 Lieutenant R. Flaherty 41

Lieutenant M. Sheehan 42 | Sergeant M. Coyne 42

SIGNAL CORPS.

The following scores were made by members of the Signal
Corps with pistols at the 60-yard target:

Private Greenlaw ..30

Private Baker ; 40

Private McLaan 40

Private Miller SS

Private Ruhstaller ~ 36

Private Rutherford 1 SS

Private Wise 26

Lieutenant Kennedy. , 37 1

Sergeant Quin 25

Corporal Quinn 18 |

Corporal Hagelatein 32 |

Private Bessy .25 |

Private Brown 36 |

Private Ennls 21

Private Croly 16

Pri vyte Martin 36

Private Geiser 26

pjivate Farthingbom 23 .

THE CADETS.

Captain Wileon 29

Lieutenant May 9

Lieutenant Woodson 36

Sergeant Sheehan 33

Sergeaut Liunell 16

Sergeant Hamilton 23

Sergeant HanBche 22

Sergeant Gbadderdon 21

Corporal Rogers 4

Corporal Schmeiser. 11

Private Bauer 7

Private Calderwodd 24

Private Cunningham., 21

Private Donahue, 6

Private FriBke 23

Private Harper, H 2b

Private Harper, W 22

Private Infield 32:

Private Kehrer 2:

Private Kellogg. W j>

Private Kellogg, E 7.

I Private Lusk 16;

I Private Long 33

I Private Nathan 8:

I Private Tanquary 8>

| Private Taylor 26,

I Private Van Horn 11

Private Wallace 31

Private Carroll 32

Third Regiment.

The annual shoot of the Third Regiment was concluded!
at Bay View range on last Saturday. A good representation
from the regiment was bad, and some good shooting was
done, especially by A and D.

InCompany A the bronze medals were won by First Sergt.
James F. Trainor, who scored 39; Corporal F. Hngan, 34;
BeniB F. Driscoll, 40; William Delrury, 40; Ihoinits Mc-
Mullen, 28, and M. J. San try, 36. In Company C, by Edward
Fitzpatriok, 25;-). J. Lane, 26; J. 11. Leach, 27; and Charles
KadiiDisby, 27. In Company D. by John Olseu, 25; Thomas
Kumley, 24; W. J. Barry, 32; JanieB Barrirnan, 30; M. Collins,
28; George Colby, 26, and W. P, Collopy, 26. In Company
E. by E. M. MoKeage, 56; J. M. Farrell. 25; M. Keogb. 32;
Frank Merrill, 41; F. J. Ralph, 32, aud Tim Sullivan, 26. In
Company F. Juhu Sullivan, 36, and Sergeant li. O'Donnell,
30. In Company G, Fiank W. Ban; 38; D. J, Driscoll, 35,
and Sergeaut F. Maloney, 34.

1888

lltje Ipmto and j^mtemaw.

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G-. Company, Sacramento.

Some introductory scores were made at the animal target
shooting of the company held at Sacramento last week, and
the average is higher than was ever before made in the
history of the N. G. C. A fall complement of men ap-
peared and the whole day was spent at the bntts. Mr. Will
Sheehan second 48 oat of 50 which will give him the cham-
pionship of the State. The shooting was all at 200 yards,
offhand, Springfield rifleB, 6 pounds full. The totals are
given.

The following are the totals: Captain T. B. Hall, 44;
Lieutenant E. Sheehan, 44; Lieutenant W. A. Mott. 46; John
Zillinger, 30; Jerry Carroll, 24; W. W.Robinson, 11; F. P.
Powell, 43; W. F. Sheehan, 48; J. A. Klein, 30; George Mc-
Kenna, 36; John Mitchell, 45; G. M. Griffen, 40; D. Mc-
Lougall, 20; W. H. Kern; 36; W. J. Boaz, 39; W. Baker, 39;
William Coulter, 29; O. Coker, 7; W. E. Doane, 20; J. F.
Lenham, 39; George Elliott, 41; R. H. Fleischer. 22; W. J.
Greenlaw, 39; A. J. Goodwin, 22; O. E. Hughes, 42; J. J,
Hefferman, 30; J. McC. Hastings, 39; M. J. Judge, 38; W.
J. Johnson, 36; J. D. Laing, 37; M. McDermott, 36; J. A. P.
MuLain, 30; Angus McMillan, 42; J. F. McCormick, 12;
Herman Miller, 39; Jacob Nutie, 34; F. L. O'Brien, 29; F. V.
Kunstaller, 23; J. L. Rutherford, 39; F. H. Stevens, 40; L.
A. Selliers, 39; C. A. Startzman, 39; Benjamin Sprook, 25;
Fred Turner, 14; Edward Tesreau. 20; George Theilbahr, 36;

George Weise, 25.

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Second Regiment.

The annual target competition instituted by tho State for
the improvement of the National Guard was held by the
Second Regiment at Shell Mound on Sunday last. There
was a fair attendance from all the companies. Where all the
work was so good comparison might seem invidious and it
may suffice to give the results without comment, except to
remark that C Company sustained its reputation as first at
the targets.

Company F sent thirty-one men into the boxes. The
scores of the best shots are given, fifty points being a perfect
score: Captain White 31, Sergeant Clark 32, Sergeant Mc-
Dowell 33, F. O. Brown 35, L. 0. Brown 35, Arnold 32, J.
Brown 32, M. Brown 35, Foge 34, Nicholl 24.

The members of Company C did some fine shooting. The
company is considered the best score-maker in the regiment.
The following is the score:

style and will evidently prove very lively to windward. It
breezed up very strong later in the afternooD, and during
another race the Mystic capsized, the Gypsy having set her
the example earlier in the morning, and the Commodore was
rescued and dried ont. Next Sunday is the quarterly race
for the Mayrisch badge and more than usual interest is taken
on account of the large entry and the presence of the new
boat. Her owner is trying to get his big racing sail on her
during this week, but has no idea of how she can stand it.
He is badly handicapped in knowing nothing of his boat yet,
but says he is satisfied with her so far.

Private G. Brooks 29

Private H. Eschenboost 26

Private F. Kock 41

Private M. Kahn 30

Private H. Menke 28

Private J. Muzio 27

Private J. H. Petrie 38

Private C. F. Repeun 31

Private L. Rlngen 29

Private O. Viebrock 34

Private P. H. Will 27

Private H. Wiegmann 39

Private W. Woodall 25

Private 0. Woodall 27

Capt. A. Huber 44

Lieut. A. Mulher 36

Lieut. 0. Lemeke 43

Sergt . H. Huber 28

Bergt. W. WessUng 32

Sergt. W. Ruth 31

Sergt. C. Boston 34

6ergt. J. F. Siebe 32

Corp. W. H. Frank ' 37

Corp. 3. J. Buttiuger 34

Corp. J. H. Ringeu 38

Corp. W. H. Sabin 29

Corp. W, A. Schenpback 31

Corp. G. W. Boston 2S

Company H did some good shooting and made the attached
score: Captain W. D. Waters 34, Sergeant T. L. BurnB 30,
Cornoral Robinson 21, Sergeant Seaman 30, Sergeant Nichols
37, Corporal Tyson 27, G. Anderson 27, J. J. Boyle 27, R.
Brower 36, W. Cooney 21, J. D. Devine 35, J. Heeney 25, J.
Loominson 31, S. Mills 28, F. Boynton 32.

Thirty-six men from Company D shot and made the follow-
ing score: Lieutenant Steltz, 25; Sergeant Carson, 23; Ser-
geant Henry Reid, 29; Sergeant Wagner, 25; Sergeant Bris-
tol, 26; Sergeant Umland, 27; Corporal Smith, 37; Corporal
Morrison, 21; Corporal O'Donnell, 28; F. H. Holtz, 36; C.
Smith, 24; F. Flugger, 21; F. W. Durgan, 40; J. E. Elking-
ton, 21; W. Marshall, 21; T. Murray, 21; H.C. Weidemeyer,
30.

Appended is Company E's score: Captain J. H. Flynn, 29;
Sergeant O'Connor, 34; Sergeant Cunningham, 24; Doyle, 29;
Durtin, 20; Heilmann, 23; Marshall, 27; G. R. Taylor, 31.

The marksmen from Battery A made the following: Lieu-
tenant Geavy, 42; Sergeant Davey, 41; Captain Sime, 40;
Sergeant Elliott, 39; Lieutenant Behneman, 39; Smith, 38:
Sergeant Cummings, 37; Sergeant Howard, 36; Lieutenant
Beatty, 35; Lieutenant Berry 32; Corporal Keller, 21; Cor-
poral Wiokenheuser, 31; Fortro, 35; Gainsford, 31; Hall, 26;
Kennedy, 27; Moore, 30; Muller, 26; Robinson, 28.

The field and staff shot nnder the inspection of Rifle In-
spector Lieutenant F. A. Kuhls and made the following:
Colonel Wilder, 23; Captain Ammerman, 26; Lieutenant II.
V. Scott, 12; Lieutenant J. D. Eissing, 3; Lieutenant C. C.
Fisher, 25; Lieutenant Kuhls, 41; Lieutenant Pike, 19;
Major W. D. McCarthy, 35; Sergeant-Major Oakley, 21; Quar-
termaster-Sergeant Batchelder, 22; Sergeant Kelleher, 15;
Orderly-Sergeant Smith, 32; Musician J. S. O'Brien, 35.

Hennewary of the Signal Corps, 4.

Retired officers — Captain Kingswell, 31; Captain J. H. Mo*
Menomy, 36; Captain W. C. Little, 37.

An interesting feature of the day was a team shoot for a
trophy in the shape of a silver goblet lined with gold on a
stand eighteen inches high. The six best shots from each
company competed for it, and Company C's team was the
victor. The score: Private F. Kock, 41; Private H. Petrie,
38; Corporal J. Ringer, 38; Private H. Weigman, 39; Private
Viebrock, 34; Private L. Ringer, 29. Total, 219.

The rifle shooting of Will Sheehan at Sacramento last
week, has excited general remark. It was so astonishing,
especially in view of the recent lead-pencil work. As a conse-
quence of the above shoot and Sheehan's 48 score, Thomas
Carson, a member of Company C, First Infantry, is about to
issue a challenge to shoot Mr. Sheehan a hundred-shot match
for $100, or bet him he cannot repeat his remarkable feat,
either in San Francisco or Sacramento. The best ten men
at Sacramento averaged very nearly 86 per cent, with Spring-
field rifles."

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

The great event of last Sunday was the launching of Vice-
Commodore Harrison's new canoe just received from the
East. She is from Joyner & Co., of Schenectady, N. Y.,
16 ft. x 37£ in. Smooth Bkin and of very pretty lines, in faot
Bhe is not unlike an enlarged "Pecowsio," having* practically
no floor but lots of headrise and a very sharp entrance. She
is necessarily crank, but when laid over recovers herself
much quicker than her flat-bottomed sisters. She is fitted
with a plate centerboard and cross-rudder of the latest pat-
tern. After an appropriate launching, when she was chris-
tened "Frolic," Bhe had a trial race with some of the flyere,
and though handicapped with a passenger and her rigging
being entirely new and not in shape, held her own in good

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest poasl*
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and da*n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

Sales.

A. B. Truman, Eleho Kennels, has sold to E. K. Gardiner,
a liver and white pointer pop by Hush T.— Champion Sensa-
tion, fix Seph G. ont of Patti Oroxteth T., Champion Crox-
teth, Ex-Champion Patti M., whelped Ang. 5, 1888.

A. B. Trnman, Eleho Kennels, has sold to Geo. Flonrnoy,
Jr, Bed Irish setter pnp by Mike T. (Nemo Ex Nida) ont of
Lady Eleho T„ (Champion Eloho, Ex-Champion Noreen.)
Whelped Jnly 20, 1888.

Visits.

Mr. L. L. Campbell's Irish setter Belle C. to Mr. J. Mervyn
Donahue's Pat O'More, on Sept. 24, 1888.

Presentation.

Mr. W. D. Howe has presented to Mr. S. S. Fellows, of
Oakland, a pointer dog by Professor — Belle. Whelped Aug.
25, 1888. _

Whelps.

Mr. J. K. Newton's (2602 Folsom Street, City) imp. fox-
terrier Nellie, whelped Sept. 18th, eight, four dogs, to own-
er's imp. Teddy.

♦

Names Claimed.

Mr. S. S. Fellows, of Oakland, claims the name of Timothy
for liver and white pointer dog (Professor— Belle H.) whelped
August 26, 1883.

~W. D. Howe claims the name of Elko for liver and white
pointer dog (Professor— Belle H.) whelped August 26, 1888.

Manitoba Field Trials.

Mr. H. 8. Wort's pointer Femminore, by Tom Pinch —
Lassie, died at Watsonville on Monday last. The dog was a
rarely good one, and gave promise of becoming very hand-
some.

Mr. Thomas Dawson, known as an able kennel writer and
editor, died in New York on Sept. 15th of pneumonia. He
was born in Yorkshire, England, and came to America five
years ago.

Agnew's Chief Jr. and McDonald's Weasel have been
matched, best two of three oourses, for $100 a side, the
match to be brought off at Newark to-morrow. Both dogs
are good and much interest centers in their meeting.

Mr. J. K. Newton is doing the foxterrier interest of the
State much good by bringing well-bred dogB of the breed
from Australia, on his yearly visits to that pre-eminently
terrier-fancying land. He now haB some fine youngsters of
clear antecedents and good quality, which might be Keen
with advantage by local owners.

Coursing seems to have about died out for the time. The
fervor in its behalf of a few years ago may return, as new
men and untried dogs come on, but at present it cannot be
said that it retains much of the patronage which it had when
John F. Carroll, Oominick Shannon, Pat Lyman, Henry
Wormington, Kobert Devlin, Clement Dixon and all that
sturdy company were actively on deck.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder, and Sportsman.

The third annual meeting of the Manitoba Field Trials
Club, held at Morris, Manitoba, on September 11th and 12th,
was fairly successf nl. Mr. W. B. Wells was sole judge. The
weather was rather cold but moist, and a strong east wind
blew on the first day. First went to Pitti Sing, an English
setter bitch, after an inadequate showing of her merits. She
was fast and stylish, but was not on birds a great deal. Most
of the dogs were rank and lacked training.

But three starters went in the Derby, all of them puppies
of considerable merit, and first and second were divided by
Prairie, a stylish setter, and Mac, a pointer, but under what
rule does not appear. Neither dog gains a record. Third
went to Pete.

ALL- AGE— S CMMAR Y.
MORRIS, MAN., September 11, 1888-AIl-Age Stake, for pointers and
setters. Prize— First, 50 per cent.; Becond, 25 per cent.; third, 12i per
cent, of entrance and starters' fee, beBide specials.

I.
T. A. Montgomery's English 1 (D M. Blackwood's Gordon set-

setter dog, Bruce M., by > beat J ter dog, Grouse, by Major-
Gable — Bredna, J ( Young Flora.
Tnos. Johnson's English set- \ (S. Beckett's English setter
ter bitch, Pitti Sing, by '_ b . ) bitch, Jeanne Deans, by
Baron Doverldge — Nora, T 6 ) Baron Doveridge — Border
) ( Belle.
Thos. Johnson's English set- J (O. A, Boxer's English setter
ter bitch, Cambria, by Cam- [ beat ] dog, Van R., by Dime— Frost
bridge— Pet Laverack, ) ( II.
D. Smith's English setter) 1 0. A. Boxer's English setter
bltoh, Fanny M,, by Count} beat J bitch, Qu'Appelle Belle, by
Noble- Prairie Belle. ) ( Mark J.— Betsy.
Thos. Johnson's English set-) (Major Bedson's Gordon setter
ter bitch, Manitoba Belle, by [ beat J dog. Shot, by Blossom-
Pride of Dundee— Jeannette, J ( Flora.
H.
Pitti Sing beat Bruce M. I Manitoba Belle a bye,
Fanny M. beat Cambria

III.

Pitti Sing beat Fanny M.

IV,

Manitoba Belle beat Bruce M.

lat— Pitti Sing.

2d— Manitoba Belle.

3d -Fanny M.

PEEVIOUS ■WTNNEBB.

ALL-AGE POINTER STAKE.

Morris, Man., 1886 Belle and Bert divided 1st and 2d.

ALL-AGE SETTER STAKE.

/ Qu'Appelle Belle 1

Moms, Ma-., M86 ..-.. J |££^K::;:;;::::;;::-:.r///,y.;;:»:-::--j

(Belle and Dash B. divided 4

ALL-AGE STAKE.

i Cambria 1
Qu'Appelle Belle 2
Manitoba Belle 8
Flirt A i

DERBY— SUMMARY.
MORRIS, MAN., September 11, 1888— Third Derby for pointers and
setters.

I.
D. Smith's English setter, 1 (F. Morris' English setter'

Prairie, by Dash B— Qu'Ap- [ against j Pete,
pelle Belle, ) (

E.A. Adams' pointer, Mac, a bye.
•1st and 2nd I Prairie.
I Mu,
3d— Pete.

PBEVIOUS WINNEBB.

I Dash B., by Dave B.— Nellie (setter) 1
Swift, by Dan- Belle (setter) 2
Prince, by Bow- LIU (setter) 3

l Duck 1

Morris, Man., -v-MST |]j|^fl//;;^^^^

(Gretna *

•Divided equally.

Sight of Trout.

Observant anglers must have noted how much more quickly
trout return to feeding after being startled by noise or jar
than after seeing the form of the fisherman or the glitter and
swing of his rod. A writer who speaks from experience has
this to say about the matter, after describing a bright day in
which the b'sh were driven to shelter and hiding by the glint
of the gut leader:

"Now he was quite an orthodox distance from these fish —
was on the north side of the river, so that the shadow
of the rod could not disturb them, and was evidently
a practised fisherman by the way he handled his rod,
but the flash of the gut in the sun, long before it reached
the water, gave the alarm. The lesson stuok to me,
and to it I owe what little success I may have obtained
as a fly-fisherman, for I may as well confess that I do
not owe it to my skill in throwing a fly. In fact, I east
badly — that is, I cannot throw a long line. Wherever I fish
I find men who beat me easily at that, but they do not beat
me in the pains they take to keep out of sight. A trout's
eyes are so set that he can see a good way behind him, and
not only must one keep oat of his sight one's self, but keep
rod and line out of it too, as far as possible. 'Go down on
your hands and knees and pray for them,' was the advice of
an old friend of mine, and it is not to be despised.

More especially are a trout's eyes quick to see anything
above him. If the bank you are on is high, it is useless to
approach him from above; you must make a wide circuit to
get below him, remembering that the top of your hat is some
inches above your eyes, and that he may see that when he
cannot see you; remember, too, the change in the line of
sight as it passes from air to water and vice versa, caused by
the different angle of refraction, as illustrated by the bent
appearance of a pole thrust into the water. One great ad-
vantage of wading is that you are low down, and do not show
so much of your body to a fish. I do not think trout care a
bit about a man's legs in the water. They take them for
posts, possibly, or something equally harmless, for they cer-
tainly take much less notice of a wader than of a man on the
bank. I remember one May-fly season, a trout rising per-
sistently below me, and not 20ft from me. He was so straight
below me that I put my fly on the water with my hand and
let it float down to him, when he took it. It would not be
safe, however, to reckon on their always being so blind; it is
only when they first get mad on the May-fly that they seem
to lose their usual caution. Doubtless, too, many have
noticed how indifferent fish are to them when bathing. I
have seen a perch come swimming so closely past me, when
I have been under water, that I could have put my hand on
him, bnt that a timely recollection of his back fin re-
strained me. It is, in my opinion, the rod that frightens fish
more than the man, and if that is all spick and 6pan with
brass and varnish, it will send them into hiding quicker than
anything.

Once sent into hiding, it is a question how long it will be
before a fish comes out again. If hungry, and there is plenty
of fly on, he may come again in ten minutes, or he may be
an hour or more. If you have plenty of fresh water before
you, he is not worth waitiing for; but if fish be few and
anglers many, it is a question whether you would not do
better in waiting for him than in looking for another.

A Vacaville party haB been encamped on the North Fork of
the American River, trouting. Mr. Wm. Saxton returned on
Wednesday last, leaving Messrs. Clark, Noel and Rogers still
on the river. Good sport has been the rule.

■■ The Emperor of Russia, who is a passionate angler, has
since June last rented the salmon fishery by the Langinkoski
Waterfall, in the Kymmene river, in Finland. No altera-
tions have been made in the vicinity, except the building
for the imperial family of a cottage in old Norse Btyle, situ-
ated close to this picturesque waterfall. The house is ex-
ceedingly simple, consisting only of two sitting rooms, a
kitchen and two bedrooms, one being used by the Emperor
and one by the Empress. From the verandah running in
front of the house a magnificent view is obtained of the
lovely waterfall and surrounding country. A few weeks ago
the imperial conple stayed here for some days, and, it would
seem, were charmed with their visit, as the autocrat of all
the RusBias was frequently seen carrying water in a can
from the river, whilst his august consort was busy cooking in
the kitchen. The Czar chiefly fishes with the fly, but some
exciting net-fishing was also enjoyed. When the Emperor
is not at his quarters three men look after the fishing, the
Balmon being forwarded in ice to the imperial household.
Recently, when yachting on the Finnish coast, the imperial
family also indulged much in salt-water fishing by them-
selves, and often went ashore on some little seclude! i
made up a fire, cooked their spoil with their own
eat it, as, it would seem, to their grent omusot
relish.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OP FAUt.

Aug. 1st, Napa Oct. 2d to Oct. 6th inclusive

Bept 28, Bay District, S F Oct 6 to 27 "

(Free for all closes September 15 .

Aug. 1st. San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th '*

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PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment $300 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 26 In three-year-old " "

Bept. 1st, " *' 25 In two-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymraent 60 Occident Stake, 1R88.

Thirty days before date of trotting SlOO Stanford Stake, 1888.

Ban Francisco, - Saturday, Oct. 6, 1888.

Queries Anent Shoeing.

From Bath N. T. and Honolulu we have received
letters in regard to shoeing either of which will require
a good deal of space to answer. We will take pleasure
in answering them fully as the importance of the sub-
ject demands, feeling confident that the defects men-
tioned can be remedied.

Bay District Trotting Meeting.

To-day, Saturday, October 6th, the fall trotting meet-
ing of the Bay District Association will commence, and
an attractive bill is presented. There are two races, and
the entries are as follows:

First Race — 2:22 pacers; purse $400.

A. McDowell names b g Orlcbett

Lee Shaner names b g Bracelet

8. C.Tryon names s m Pocahontas

0. S, Roberts names ch g Belmont Boy

Second Race — 2;3o trotters; puree 8600.

O. A Hickok names s m Tra^y S.

Palo Alto names b g Emaline

R. E. Walton names b s Argent

S. C. Tryon names br m Eva A.

Housen feSoule names b s Ha Ha

A. L. Hinds names b m Oricket

The quartet of pacers are so cloae together in point, of
speed that it is likely to be a guessing affair from start
to finish, and though Belmont Boy may have the call,
there will be supporters for all the others. The trotters
have the great charm of novelty to enhance the interest.
"With the exception of Ha Ha and Cricket they are new
names to us, and though they may have trotted before,
it is not likely that much is known of their respective
merits. There could not be more favorable prospects
for good weather, and as the track is sure to be in good
shape, an enjoyable afternoon is assured.

The Last Day of the Napa Fair.

The telegraph brings the information that the free-
for-all at Napa to-day has been declared off and in place
of Stamboul and Arab coming together again, the
place of the former will be taken by the great pacing
three -year- old, Gold Leaf. This will excite more inter-
est than would have been felt in the others after the re-
sult at Stockton and San Jose, though both of them
were so close that a shade would have turned the scale.
Had Stamboul taken a hand in the game and joined
issue with the others it would be one of the great sensa-
tions of the circuit.

The National, Junior and Primary Stakes.

There is an increase in the interest taken in the com-
ing together of the stallions on the 19th and 20th of this
month. Although the old horses absorb the greatest
share, the youngesters are not wanting in attractions,
and the- three-year-olds esp -dally elicit a good deal of
argument. "While this year has been superlatively un-
lucky in regard to trotters meeting with mishaps, there
were so many named in the Stakes that enough are left
to insure good sport.

The Primary being on the same day as the Junior, a
short field in that will not mar the sport of the after-
noon.

The following made second payment in the Stake so
that there is nearly a certainity of at least five starters,
viz:

A. McFadyen Redwood

Jas. P. Kerr Memo

A. L. Hinds Balkan

Pleasanton Stock Farm Direct

Palo Alto Stock Farm , Wild Boy

L. D . Shippee Moses 8

A. C. Dietz Ringwood

H. H. Helman ." Strathway

Five starters in a trotting race is enough, in fact four,
or even three if closely matched, is better than so many
that they have to be started in two tiers. Five fill up
the track pretty well, and should they be of nearly the
same speed, it is altogether probable that several heats
will be necessary to decide which shall be crowned vic-
tor.

Redwood, Balkan, Direct and Moses S. have been win-
ners this season, and in good time, and there are "dark
ones" which are likely to be troublesome.

The National is the engrossing topic wherever trot-
ting affairs are discussed, and even the injuries to some
of the horses appear to heighten the interest. People
are prone to magnify mishaps, and some men connected
with trotters seem to take delight in prophesying disas-
ters. Should a horse go slightly amiss, they are ready
to promulgate their dark-colored views, and no matter
how slight the foundation, every time the story is told
there is an addition. "We have not seen either Guy
Wilkes or Director since the Golden Gate Fair and,
therefore, from personal knowledge, cannot say any-
thing in relation to their ailments. Still there were
doubts of the injuries being nearly so bad as was reported
and this has been confirmed by subsequent information.
A few days ago Mr. Corbitt was in our office and he
said that Guy Wilkes was doing so well that it was
nearly a positive certainty that he would be in shape to
start in the race.

The great trouble came from applying a blister.
After the race at Sacramento his ankle was swollea and
a veterinarian was called. A vesicant was ordered and
that so stroDg that the swelling was increased to a fear-
ful extent, and after that had partially subsided a pre-
paration of iodine was put on wbioh of course kept up
the irritation. Although we have lost faith in the effi-
cacy of powerful blisters under any conditions, it cer-
tainly is evident that when a horse was expected to trot
in six weeks such treatment was wrong, and that milder
methods would have been better. But the swelling was
accredited to the injury recived in the race by those who
were not acquainted with the facts, and when he had to
be kept in the stable for several days, the conclusion that
he could not start in the National was thought to be
justified. That swelling which was due to remedial
agents is nothing like so bad as that which followed
sprains of ligaments or tendons will be acknowledged,
and as was stated last week one great point in Guy's
favor is that the condition acquired previous to the let
up will be a potent aid in recovering form.

There are conflicting reports about Director. Pessi-
mists will asseverate that he is out of the question, others
affirm that there was nothing to ground such positive
statements upon. Toe most emphatic predictor of his
absence from the field, we have met, acknowledged that
he had not seen him since his appearance some weeks
ago, and when pressed closely for reasons for his belief
was forced to admit that he did not know whether it
was a fore or a hind leg that was ailing.

Until more is known we shall assume that all of the
horses on which second payment was made will start,
and sincerely hope that everyone of the five will be in
"shaje." In that case there will be a race which will

well repay visitors from a distance, and that there will
be a big gathering of people outside of rosidents of Cali-
fornia is more than probable.

Premature.

In a communication to the N. Y. Sportsmant Mr. L.
J. Rose writes: "From present appearances Guy Wilkes,
Director and Antevolo will not be in the way. Woodnut
and Stamboul are the only ones left to trot in the
National Stallion Stakes, etc." Counting chickens be-
fore they are hatched is considered somewhat hazardous,
and to make such an authoritative statement a month
before the race is akin to speculating on the fertility of
the basket of eggs. Guy Wilkes has been in the way
twice, and it is within the bounds of possibilities that
the others mentioned may present some claims for con-
sideration. Then again as it does not lie in Mr. Rose's
power to "declare out" the horses which have made
second payments, the positive assertion that "Woodnut
and Stamboul are the only ones left to trot in the
National Stakes," is not justified.

Napa and Solano Fair.

We are greatly pleased to record the success of the
Napa and Solano fair. There was doubt of it being suc-
cessful from the time of its inception, as the energy and
spirit displayed ensured that result. But that a track
could be constructed within a few months of the date
fixed for the meeting which would prove bo good and
fast was not within the bounds of reasonable expectation^

It must be nearly perfect in shape and solid, and kept
in the best possible order. Either of the3e considerations
being wanting, and 2:17£ would not have been marked
in the 2:20 by a mare which had even shown so well as
Lillie Stanley, and a nonpareil of the stamp of Gold
Leaf fail to knock so much off the three-year-old pacing
record as 2.15 in a third heat. Both can be ranked as
among the most notable performances of the year, and
while awarding due credit to the animals, the track must
also ccme in for a share of trie merit.

The Reavis Sale.

Messrs. Killip A Co. will offer at auction on Monday,
October loth, at the ranch of D. Reavis Esq., near Chico,
Butte County, Cal., a large lot of fine stock. Fine all
through. The mules to be sold, numbering 300, are said
by those who are competent judges to be as good as ever
seen in the great mule breeding districts of the East, and
when the quality of their dams is taken into considera-
tion, they could scarcely fail to come up to the highest
standard. The same can be said of the grade Percherons,
as the highly-bred mares are just the thing to breed the
best general purpose horses from. The trotting strains
are of the very best. The time will surely come when a
cross of Reavis' Blackbird in fast road horses and track
trotters will be fully appreciated, and subsequent mix-
tures of Director, Steinway, Monroe Chi-f, etc., will
meet the approval of experts in the breeding of fast trot-
ters. Still after conceding all that can be claimed for
these horses, we should put a higher valuation on these
which traced to Blackbird. A Director, Steinway, or
Monroe Chief filly from a Blackbird mare and that
further "reinforced" by the blood of some of the thor-
oughbreds which stood in that section, would be apt to
nick with any of our prominent stallions, and ■ we have
no hesitancy in making that prediction. Speed, quality
and gameness were the characteristics of Blackbird, and
had his colts been awarded fair opportunities, in all proba-
bility, would have proved that they inherited all of theae-
traits.

Answers to Correspondents.

•Questions answered only through these columns. No replies br
LL';ii I or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany alt
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'u name cannot receive attention.

S. B., Walla Walla, W. T.

Can the judges make a man run off a dead heat, Blood
Horse Association rules? One man refuses to run six hun-
dred yard dash.

Answer — Unless the parties running the dead heat naturally
agree to divide the purse or stakes, the dead heat must be
run off. Any owner or trainer refusiug to start may be
ruled off the course or otherwise punished in the discretion
of the judges.

H. J. Robinson, Independence, Imyo Co.

The rulo of the Pacitio Coast Blood-Horse Association is:
"All hordes whose heads have not reached the distance post
as soon as the leading horse arrives at the winning post are
distanced, but as proof of the fact the distance judge ninst
have dropped his nag in answer to the judges' Hag." The
State Fair rule olose, ''but as an indispensable proof of the
fact, the distance judge must have dropped his Hag in uni-
son with the judges' flag."' The judges were singulary dere
Hot in not seeing that a distance judge was in the aland, but
under the rules there is no recourse.

A. L. H. Oakland.

Your query will be answered in full in the paper of next
week.

2Jr. J. B. Hoggin has returned from his eastern trip.

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Fleetwood.

The great trotting meeting at Fleetwood, whioh ended
September 21st, also closed the Grand Circuit of 1888. In
the face of generally spiteful weather, and with a postpone,
ment of the opening day, the meeting has been very brilliant
in its events, and has paid a handsome profit to the exchequer
of <he clab, a result as novel as it is delightful to the officers.
This success was won by the spirit of President de Cordova
and his associates of the executive in offering such purses as
secured thoroughly first class entries and plenty of tneni, and
by the effective work of Secretary Jones in makiDg every-
thing pleasant for the visiting horsemen. The track was
kept in fine condition all the time, and it is to be noted that
a brush was worked over it after every heat.

The average time of the heats for the meeting was 2:22 2-5,
which is fast enough for good sport. The beBt record for the
track was reduced from 2:13$ to 2:12£, and a half mile was
riaced in 1:00£. There were no palpable jobs, and altogether
It was a smoolhly conducted and delightful meeting.

The cloBing day was the beat of the week, so far as gate
receipts are considered, as fully five thousand people were
present. The announcement that the famous Guy would be
sent to beat 2:13f, made by Maud S over this track, attracted
the sensation seekers, and the other events for the day, the
2:18 and the 2:29 trots, were very promising for good sport.
The betting had been remarkably strong all the week, but it
was at high water mark on Saturday, the pools being very
large. Spofford'a victory was generally expected and those
who bought him paid in a good deal to win but little. The
2:29 race, however, was a genuine .surprise, and on its result
a very large amount of money changed hands. Eph was the
tip and was heavily backed at first, and later on Issaquena,
13 B Custer and Gracie B had many supporters. No one
seemed to fancy the three-year-old Repetition, and he was
an nnthought of fielder when he won the second heat. He is
aabig, workman-like colt, a brother^in blood to'Phil Thompson,
being by Red Wilkes an J from a John Dillard mare. His
victory over such a party of matured trotters is one of the
most phenomenal performances of the year and marks him
as oDe of the ooming wonders.

That Guy would succeed in his bold attempt was thought
very improbable by most of the knowing ones, and the bet-
ting was principally against his going in 2:15. He seemed to
fancy the trick, however, and was on his beBt behavior. He
was given a wanning mile in 2:27*, and when he came out
for his great effort he moved and acted superbly. Sanders
nodded for the word without unnecessary scoring, and appa-
rently tried to get all he conld out of him at the start. John
Bplau drove a running mare behind Guy to urge him on, but
the fleet footed gelding went so fast that the runner was no
compuny for him. He went to the quarter in 32 seconds,
and to the half in 1.04, moving in laultleea fashion. The
third quarter, which includes the hill, was trotted in 35£
seconds, and it seemed impossible that he would win but he
came on again at great speeH in the home stretch and made
the last quarter in 334 seconds, the mile in 2:12$.

The feat excited more genuine enthusiasm than anything
that has occurred at Fleetwood for years. As a matter of in-
terest to breeders, it is to be noted that Guy has not a drop
of the highly prized Hambletonian blood, and that no other
horse lacking that blood (except Rarus, whose breeding was
nev^r established) has beaten 2:14$. Maud S. Jay Eye See
and St. Jnlien are the only trotters with better records than
thiB new one of Guy's.

The 2:18 race was fairly won by Spofford, but there are
Btories of very unfair methods said to have been used. T. T.
S., it ia said, was given a big bucketful of water between
heats. Kit Curry had a sore leg, resulting from a out, and
could not do herself jastice, and the burden of the battle fell
upon Keuilworth, who haa not been in perfect form. He
made a noble effort, but the task was beyond his powers,
under existing conditions. Eph started out like a winner iu
the 2:29 class, and captured the first heat in handsome style,
but after this Repetition was hardly ever headed, and Issa-
quena alone gave him trouble, but lacked the speed to beat
the great three-year-old. The summaries follow:

Tbe 2:18 class .

J. E. Turner's blk g Spofford by .Kentucky Prince 114 1

John Murphy's b g Kenilworth by Lotbair 3 2 12

George Haner's cb g T T. S 2 3 3 3

H. D. Kyger'8 br m £it Curry 4 4 2 4

Time, 2:21£, 2:23J, 2:224, 2:25.

The 2:29 clasp.

Crit Davis' b h Repetition by Ked Wilkes 5 111

A. P. McDonald's b g Eph by Jack Wilkes 1 2 4 4

Parkville Farm's b m Issaquena 2 4 2 2

"W. H. McCarthy's b g B. B. Custer 4 3 7 3

C T. Kenyon'a blk m Hamletta 3 6 5 6

Sire Bros.' b m Gracie B 6 7 3 6

J. Kaufman's ch m Hornet... - 7 6 6 7

Time, 2:241, 2:23j, 2:H, 2:25.

There was but little work done at Fleetwood yesterday.
Horses and drivers were glad to rest after the long and fatigu-
ing weeks of the Grand Circuit. There was the usual crowd
at the club-house, and a few horses were driven in a listless
way and languidly watched from the piazzas, but in the main
every one seemed to prefer conversation over the stirring
events of the past week. There was a little ripple of interest
when Mr. F. "Waller, with his good gray gelding, Gabe Case,
had a brush with Mr. N. Strauss, who drove Emerald. Gabe
Case finished at a jog in 2:48, several lengths ahead, and now
Mr. Alexander Newburger ofiers to match Emerald against
Gabe Case for $500 a side, owners to drive, to top wagon.
Such a match would be very interesting.

Tbe much mooted question — how to recover the place in
the public affection which trotting formerly occupied, has
strongly exercised the minds of many devoted horsemen
lately, and one of the plans suggested is likely to be tested at
Fleetwood this fall. It is proposed to give a continued meet-
ing, lasting until the fatal 15th of October. At this meeting,
in place of two or three events of heats, there will be each
day six or more races of a single heat, and at different dis-
tances, from half a mile up to two miles. Some of these
races will be under saddle, some to wagon and some for
double teams, though as a rule they will be iu harness. It
is believed that such a multiplication of events, with the
natural increase of book betting and of business in the mu-
tuels, will prove quite as attractive to the public, if not more
so than the running contests. Measures are already being
taken to test this plan, and it may be that the long desired
change in the trotting system is near at hand. Certainly the
idea merits a fair trial, and a better opportunity than the pre-
sent conld scarcely be found, as there is just now an unusu-
ally large number ef good horses here and hereabouts tbat
are available. Many changes of the trotting rules would, of
course, be necessary to Adjust such an assimilation of trotting
races to running methods, but a brief trial would suggest
these changes.

This week the principal local trotting meetings will be
those at White Plains and Mineola.— San Juan, in Sport-
ing World.

List of Entries

First Fall Meeting of the Southern California Breeders
Association.

To be held at Pacific Beach Driving Park, San Diego, Octo-
ber 23 to 27, 18SS.
Race No. 1.— Running Half-mile dash for 2-year olds. 5" 5 entrance,
Sl'i forfeit, Sv50 added, of which §100 to second, third to save en-
trance fee.

John Reaver & Co., b f , Bessie Shannon.

B. P. Hill's, ch f, Odette.

John Dunn's, s c, Four Aces.

P. C. Dornalech, s g, Naicho B.

F. Pico, c f, L>mita.

Em. R. Dew, b c, Othello.

(apt. Fields, c b. Fandango.

Tbos. Strattons, gr f,

Race No. 2.— Running. Mile dash, all agea. Purse SoOO-

P. C. Dornalech, blk g, Del.

Bruce Cockrill'rt, b m, Daisy D.

W. L. Davis, b h, Jack Brady.

Em. R. Dew, b h, Consuelo.

B. P. Hill's, ch g, Mikado

Al. Mariners, b in, Carmalita.

John Clark's, ch in, Queen Kapiolani.

Hiram Willits, s g, Cito.
Race No. <.— Trotting J.20 clasa. (not filled.)
Race No. 4— Pacing 3.10 class. Purse §5Uu.

R. H. Newton, brh, Tbos. Rider.

A. B, Gonzales, b g. Adonis.
H.U. Airhart, bg, San Dieeo.
J.H. Weal ch f, Gold Leaf.

Geo. Van Gorden, blk g, Ontario.
Race No. 5.— Running. Half-mile dash, all aces. Purse 3250.

Thos Strattons, gr f,

Thos. Strattons, blk m, Minnie-
Win. Starkey's s g, Sleepy Dick.

B. P. Hill's eg, Adam.
B. P. Hill's, c g. Mikado.

B. P. Hill's, g g. Johnny Grey.

Hiram Willit", c m, Lila Ferguson.

Hiram Willits, s g, Cyclone.
Raee No 6. — Running. One and a toarth mile dash, all ages. Purse
S6u0.

John Dunn's, s c. Four Aces.

P. C. Dornalech, blk g, Del.

P. O. Dornalech, c g, Naicho B.

Cbas. Thomas, c g, Galgo,

li. A. Blasingame, b b. Hermes.

B.P. Hill's, gg, John Treat

B. P. Hill's, b m, Oarmalita.

W. L. Davis, b h, Jack Brady.

E. R. Dew, b h , Consuelo .

Capt. Fields, ch c. Fandango.
Race No. 7. — Trotiing 2;40 for county horses. Horses to have been
owned in the county since July 1st. Purse §500 .

Chas. Thomas, g h, Pope Leo.

Ed. Burns, blk g, Phrenix.

W. M. GassawayV s g, Dixie.

Geo. banks, c m, Hattie.

John Cunningham's, gm, Flora,

Thos. Burke's, bh. Rex.

E. W. Halley's s g, Spencer.
B. P. Hill's, bh, Dutch.

Race No. 8.— Trotting 2.25 class (not filled).

Race No. 9.— Running. Three-fourths of a mile dash, 3-year-old (not

filled).
Race No. 10. —Running. Half-mile and repeat, all ages . Purse $400.
Thos. Stratton's, bl m, Minnie.

F, M. Starkey's, s g, Sleepy Dick.
B. P. Hill's, c g, Adam.

B. P. Hill's, s g, Gladstone.
Hiram Willits, s m, Lila Ferguson.
L. C. Sturgills, b m, Susie L.

B. P. Hill's, g g7 Johnny Grey.

Race No. 11.— Trotting, 2:3(J class. Purse SI ,000.
S. E. Emerson, b m Maggie E.
J. H. Kelly, br g Pink.

C. A. Durfee, g h Dick

C. A. Durfee, b h Gossipper.

J. H. Neal, blk s Direct.
Race No. 12. — Pacing. Free for all. (Not filled.)

Race No. 13. — Running. Three-fourths mile dash ; for all ages. Purse
8350.

P. C. Doralech, h g Naicho B.

Bruce Cockrill, b m Daisy.

Thomas Stration, g f .

Thomas Stratton, blk m Minnie.

B. P. Hills, c g Adam.

B. P. Hills, c g Mikado.

B. P. Hills, g g Johnny Grey.

W. L. Davis, b h Jack Brady.

John Clark, c m Queen Kapiolani.

L. E. Sturgili, b m Susie a.
Race No. 11. - Running. Two mile dash ; for all ages. Purse £700.

John D. Dunn, s c Four Aces.

P. C. Doralech, bl g Del.

Charles Thomas c g Galgo.

L. A. Blasingame, b h Hermes.

Al. Mariner, g g John Treat.

Al. Mariner, b m Carmallta.

F. Pico, s s Siempre.

Em. R. Dew, b h Consuelo.

Hiram Willits, s g Cito.
Race No. 15 — Trotting. County Stallions. Horses to have been
owned in the county since March 1 , 1888. Purse £400.

Chas. Tbomasg h Pope Leo.

Dave J. Couts, Glen Morgan.

J. A. Rourke, blk h Ohief of Echoe*.

Cad RegestJr, b h Shelby Chief.

B.P. Hill,bh Dutch.

Thomas Burke, b h Rex.
Races No. 16, 17 and 18 not filled.

The Blood Horse Association.

The fall meeting of the Pacitio Coast Blood Horse Asso ia-
tion will open on November 10th. The programme of open
events on tbe regular days will be found in our advertising
department. Extra days will be run if conditions are favor-
able. The outlook for a grand meeting was never better.
Mr. Baldwin has intimated his intention of being here in
force, tbe irrepressible Dan McCarthy has increased his
stable by purchase at Eastern sales to seventeen racers, and
there are several stables in Oregon and Washington Territory
that will be represented. The prospect for plenty of raciDg
could not be better. After the Blood Horse meeting there
will oe raciog at Eureka, Humboldt county, and San Diego,
with a strong probability of winter meetings at Los Angeles
and San Francisco. Owners and trainers will rind opportu-
nities enough down to the close of the year. The fixed events
of the Blood Hor^e Association to be run at tbe coming fall
meeting are four in number. The horses eDgaged and not
declared oat are as follows:

The Ladies Stakes— Two-year- old fillies. Three-quarter mile. To
be run on the flrat day.

Lady Eioma, Maid of Salinas, Icardy, Glen Ellen, Little 11 >-<.■, Maid
of Honor, Cassandra, Cares", Isabella, Gertrude McCarty, Jenny
McCarty, Slnure, Faustine, Shannon Rose, Lady Helen, Picnic, Agnes
B , Songstress, Libberty Flibbet, Jo Viva, Rcgina, Sonoma, Zmfandel,
Eralita, Norfolk— May B. filly, Hooker— Alice N. filly.

Vestal Stakes — Three-year-old fillies. One and one-quarter miles.
To be run on tbe second day.

Martlne, Lilly, Olive, Tarega filly, Geraldlne, Mother Hubbarl,
Rosedale, Loveknot, Orinda, Verona, Winona, Lillita, Los Angeles,
Snowdrop, Tricksy, Corona, Serpolette.

Fame Stakes — Three-year-olds. One and three-quarter miles.

Lillie, Talega filly, Geraldlne, Mother Hubbard, Kildare, Glen Echo,
Loveknot, Surinam, Adonis, Peregrine, San Simeon, Peel, Leon, Canny
Scot, Ed McGinnis. Verona, Sunset, Pocatello, King Idle, Lillita, Won-
derland, Puenie, Prince Chailie, Prince of Troy, Bolero, Emperor of
Norfolk, Colouea, Corona, SerpoJette.

Autumn Stakes. — Two-year-olds. One mile. To be run on tbe third
day. Lady Emma, Glen Ellen, Maid of Honor, Isabella. Gertrude Mc-
Carthy, Harry Mc, Sorreuuto. Robin Hood, Alnionr , Shannon Rose, Ken-
neth, Duke Spencer, Sherman, Glencola, Jo VIva, Zlnfaudel, Joe Hoge,
Eralita, Bronco, The Czar. Maid of Salinas, Little Robo, Lucknow,
Tiburon, Jeonie McCarty, Dan M. Murphy, Slnfire, N. T. M., Fausline,
Flood Tide, Philander, Lewis P., Lady Holen, Pionic, Cordova, Jack
Pot, Hotspur, Don Jose, Tellsh.

Sale of the Lorillard Horses.

A total of $-9,260 Obtained lor Twenty-Two Head.
Oilier Nulct.

Col. S. D. Bruce sold at auction September 21, in the pad-
dock at the Brooklyn track Mr. Pierre Lorillard Jr. 'a entire
string of horses iu training as well as some miscellaneous lots
The attendance was good, the bidding brisk and prices very
satisfactory, Mr. LDrillard obtaining $29,260 for his twenty-
two head — an average of $1,330.
Eric, b c, 2, by Duke of Magenta— Second Hand, by StOckwell

A. J. Casual t ' »o flnrt

Cambyses, gr c, 4 by Morteiner-Lizzle Lucas, ' by" Australian"

Excelsior Stable ,„..

Kbaftan. bg'i.by Pizirro-Gyplis, by Australian.' ' li! 'Lewis l'tnu
Heyday, be, 2, by Iroouois-Ontario. by Bonnie Scotland

Byron McClelland " , ,r0

Utility, bf. 2, by Iroquois- Letola, by Lexington' " "w" B'Ven-

nings ' ] 350

Peregal. b g, 2, by Duke of Magenta-Perfection, by Learning '

ton. A. J. Jaynes j ofl0

Soncy Lass, b f , 2, by Morteiuer— Bertha, by GleneJg j H

McCormick " " , 555

Cleofas, ch c, 2, by Mortem»r— Lizzie Lucas, by' Australian*

George Forbes ' j j5(J

Peril.Jbg, 2, by Duke of Magenla- Miss Saxon' 'by Saxon"

J. H. McCormick _ \ j 0D[p

Kaleidoscope, ch c, », Mort«mer-Loulanier, by Lever W j"

Fitzpatrick ' ' ' „„_

Rizpab, b f, 2, by Mortemer— Parthenia, by Alarm **\\h'

Fearing ' ' " 9feG

Eatia, ch f, 2, by Mortemer— Loulanier, by Lever W H

Fearing " ' ojc

Benedictine, ch g, 3, by Hurnh-Zicka'by Australian," Charles

Littlenold Q7S

Zabel, br f , 2, by Mortemrr— Zoo Zoo, by Australian." L. Martin 825
Bay nlly, 2, by Iroq-iois— Coquette, by Lexington; Lamasney

Brothers J 7K)

Pagan, ch c, 2, by Mortemer— Matchless, DyStockwell *W H

Fearing 7Q0

The Wraith, ch f; 2 by Pizarro-The Banshee, by Lexington

L. Martin e 700

Blush, ch f , 2, by Mortemer— Breeze, by Alarm. W.H. Fear-

Eblis . ch c, 2, by Iroquois -Evadne, by Lexington* W ' Dona-
hue ggQ

Sobranje, cb c, 2, by Mortemer— Spinaway," by" Leam'nRton"

D. J. McCarthy ° ^g

Valodia, chc, 2, by Duke of Magenta— Peoria' " by" Mortemer,

H. R. Hatfield b aon

Clontarf, b g, 3, by Mortemer— BeuiaU," by " Lexington* *' J

Kennedy ° _ igo

Total 829.260

Average for 22 head, SI .330.

MISCELLANEOUS LOTS.

Banbridge, b c. i, by King Ban-Dixie's Wai Flae, by War

Dance. A. Lakeland w 9575

Suitor, be, 4, by Woodianda— Lady'a Maid, by Leamington

P.Bradley .*. * _ 800j

Lake wood, bg, 4. by Luke Blackburn— Dora, by Anstralian

J. J. Cook 5QQ,

Chief Joatice; ch g, 2, by Alarm— Equity ,Jby Enquirer. "Lamas-
ney Brothers 425.

Balzac, b c, 3. by Onondaga— Bliss, by Bonnie' Scotland ■ E *JP.

McCarthy 351j(

Kenneth, be, 2, by Joe Hoker— Kaihairon, by Harry of the

West. Star Stable 325

Old Rye, gr c, 2, by Billet— Mary Clark, by Lexington. W.B.

Jennings 150

Leland, cb g, ,4, by Lisbon— Spinola, by Australian. J. J.

Dooley [ ]85

Bedford, u g, i, Billet Vega, by War Dance. J. Dwye.r 125

Total 83,73*

Pair Notes.

The races at Willows, Cal., have been postponed. The
dates now are Oct. 23d— 27th. Entries remain open untij
Monday, Oct. loth.

Marysville, Yuba Connty, Cal, will hold a citrus fair in
Dtcember nest, open to all the counties of Northern Cali-
fornia.

Marion Delias was terribly mangled by a bull at the lie no
Pair.

The Nevada State Fair in this year's receipts, is §>2,OO0>
behind the total of lusr year.

The largest exhibits of live stock ever made at the Santa
Clara Fair is to be seen daring the present week. It is a
highly creditable showing.

At N.ipa a graud special race for $1,000 a side will take
place on Saturday between the three-yenr-old pacer Gold-
Leaf, with a record of 2:15, and the great gelding Arab, with
a trotting record of 2:15. Persons iu San Franciseo desiriDg
to witness the race can leave there at 8 o'clock in the morn-
ing and return the same day. The trains run direct to the
fair grounds.

Sales— Mr. W. H. Wilson, of Abdallah Park, Cynthiana,
Ky., has sold to Geo. B. Caldwell of Chillicothe, O., the bay
colt Senator Rose, foaled 18S7. He is a fall brother to L©
Grange, 2:23^, by Saltan, 2:24, dam Georgiana by Overland;
second dam Maggie Mitcbell by Clay Pilot, third uum Mignon
by Spauldiug's Abdallah.

Mr. John Arnett, of Pleasanton, on Sept. 30th last, sold a
sacking filly, three months old, by Three Cheers, dam Qaeen
Emma, to Messrd. Schevear and W hi tied of Pleasanton.
Price $400.

A rare opportunity to engage iu a lucrative business is
ofiered in the Advertisement of Messers Killip & Co., in
another portion of this issue. One of the best appointed.
centrally located Livery Stables in the city, has been placed
}n their hands for Bale. It is really a choice property and
desirable in every pirticular. The terms are easy and the
deferred payments we have no doubt can be made out of the
business in a short time.

In Borne respects the most remarkable race trotted this
season was the 2:24 class at Island Park, won by Del Monte-
The first heat fell to Lucille's Baby, and in the fourth she
was distanced. Tbe second and third went to Greylight, and
in the fourth he was distanced also, together with Company.
Del Moote won the fourth and fifth heats. Tho fifth heat
left four in, three of which were ruled out the next bertt,
leaving Del Monte to go through the formality of jogging the
conclusive heat without a competitor. No race was i-ver won
under easier terms or under like circumstances. Acaovass
of opinion among the old horsemen resulted in a gen-
eral agreement that the contest was unprecodented in
ter. A large number of tbe old hands were hit ■
Mirror and Farmer.

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Oct. 6

CATTLE-

A Marvellous Milker.

The following is the record of the greatest milker in the
world. It is not only wonderful — it is almost beyond belief.
The cow is the famous Peiterje II., born on April 25, 1877,
at Boxnrn, Friesland, Holland, on the farm of T. K. Kup-
erua. She has yielded during 365 consecutive days the
enormDUs quantity of 30,31s} pounds of milk — which ex-
ceeds all the milk records ever made by any cow, living or
dead, by four thousand two hundred, and ninety-seven
pounds and six ounces.

Let ns try to comprehend this immens3 qnantity of milk.
It is 14.437.3S quarts. It is more than fifteen tons! It
would till fifty-seven hogBheads and leave eighteen quarts
over. It would fill a tank one foot square and nearly one-
eighth of a mile high, or in other words, the quantity is
more than 4S2 cubic feet. At six cents a quart this cow
earned $$66.25 during her record year— enough money to
buy thirty-five ordinary cows! While these estimates, by
weight, gallons and cubic feet do not represent a quantity
beyond comprehension, thoy do represent a fact impossible
for the average mind to take in — that one cow produced this
more than fifteen tons of milk in a year. Yet such is the
truth.

A study of this marvelous record in detail, comparisons
with the other highest records, and a history of Pieterje IT.,
must still further interest the reader in this wondeiful cow.
All the care and science applied to breeding for ten. centuries,
it would seem, is centered in Pieterje II , and in her is this
care rewarded.

Pieterje II, was imported by Alonzo Bradley of Lee, Mass.,
on November 1, 1882. "At the time I bought her," says Mr.
Bradley, "I visited hundreds of herds in Holland, and I
think I am safe in saying that I saw 1,000 cows milked be-
fore I found Pieterje II. I looked after her dam, Pieterje,
and found her a wonderful cow. The milk veins were extra-
ordinary in their development, extending fully forward and
losing themselves in the shoulder- bladeB." Mr. Bradley,
after keeping Pieterje II. a short time on his farm at Lee,
sold her. She is now the property of Dallas B. Whipple, of
Cuba, Allegany County, N. Y. who gives the following story
of her life up to the time she began her famoua record.

"On visiting several herd of Holsteins in the New England
States iu September, 18S4, I came across Pieterje II., in Eli-
zur Smith's herd at Lee, Mass., he having bought her soon
after she was imported. After examining her, and seeing
her milked, I was fully satisfied that she was capable of
milking more than any cow I had ever seen milked; so I
bought her, together with twelve others, and shipped them
home to Cuba, where she has remained ever Bince. With
her persistent milking, and the low condition she was in, I
did not think it advisable to undertake to make a year's
record, although she milked 103J pounds after dropping her
next calf. I delayed breeding her, bo that twenty montliB
elapsed between the births of her two calves. This was pre-
paratory to her making this record, although she milked six-
teen out of the twenty months before we could dry her up.
I am informed that this is the only tijie she has ever been
dry since first coming in milk."

The most reliable authorities state that the highest previous
milk record of the world was 26,021 pounds and 2 ounces, or
4,297 pounds 6 ounces less than that of Pieterje II. The
largest quantity of milk ever given by any cow in one day
was 116 pounds; the largest for thirty days 3,129 pounds 1
ounce. Here is the detailed record of Pieterje II., commenced
on February 24, 1887, and closed February 23, 1888—365
days. (She dropped her last calf on February 17, 1887):

LBS. OZS.

Total for the year 30,338 8

Average per day for the whole year 83 1 11-365

Highest day's yield, third month in milk 112 7

Smallest day's yield, January 13, 1888, when sick . . . f. . 41 6

Last day of the year's record witnessed 60 13

Average yield per day for each month:

First month 87 10£

Second month 90 li'$

Third month S7 17

Fonrthmonth 106 lg

Fi f to month &6 9 1-5

Bixth month 91 3

Seventh month 83 0 29-31

Eighth month Zi 14

Ninthmonth 76 4

Tenth month ', 66 13

Eleventh month 58 3 16-61

Twelfth month 67 4 25-31

The last three months were on dry feed and in midwinter,
also when the cow was in calf. She was only milked three
times a day during this record.

The analysis of Pieterje IPs. milk was made by officers of
the New York Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva,
N. Y., and at Cornell University, Ithaoa, N. Y., both at the
same time, and from samples from the same milking. The
analyses agree very closely, and are as follows:

AVEB. STAND.

Specific gravity 1.0284 1.032

Total solids, pei cent 11.20 .12

Fat. percent 3.16 3 to 3J

Solids minus fat, per cent 8.01 9 to 3£

Caseine, per cent 2.72

Ash, per cent 70

Sugar (by difference), percent 4.62

In summer, during the warm weather, Pieterje II. was
kept in the barn daytimes and turned to pasture at night.
She was fed three times a day during the entire year. The
feed consisted of equal parts in measurement of ground oats
and bran, ranging from twenty to thirty pounds a day. If
any were left it waB ordinarily taken away from her. Also
during the season for turnipB she had about one-half bushel
a day and some potatoes, the amount of both ranging from
one-half to one and one-half bushels. The potatoes were
fed during the entire year, and averaged from one-half to
three-quarters of a buBhel a^day for the whole year. When-
ever anything was refused it was usually taken away. Iu
the daytime during the summer she was fed grass, and dur-
ing the winter her fodder cousisted of timothy hay and corn
stalks, neiter of them cut. During cold weather she had
water to drink three times a day at a temperature of 60 de-
grees. No drink of any kiud was given her during this rec-
ord but good water. She was also fed one pound of Batch-
ford's Royal Stock Food; also a small quantity of Thorley's
Horse and Cattle Food. These foods were fed with tbe
ground oats and bran, moistened with water. Her stable
was 13x15 feet in size, and she ran loose in it.

The record was kept accurately, the greatest care being
taken to have it made as public as possible from the begin-
ning. It is believed that no record has ever been given to
the public except this one, before being completed. The
gentlemen who witnessed the milking are of undoubted hon-
esty and honor. Mr. "Whipple bits the sworn affidavits of most
of these gentlemen, including Mr. Brooks, a merchant of
Cuba; the Rev. W. "W. Rafter, rector of Christ Church, Cuba;

Prof. J. E. Dewey, of Limestone Academy, Limestone, N. Y.;
Frank H. Robinson, District Attorney of Steuben county;
Wm. Ormison, of Messrs. Ormison & Bro., of the Valley
Point farm, breeder of the Ayrshire cattle; and Albert Jencks,
who had full care of Pietertje II, both in feed and in milking
— all of whom testify to the correctness of the record made
upon the days they witnessed the milking, and Mr. Whipple
and Mr. Jencks made affidavit as to the correctness of the en-
tire record.

Noxious Plants.

From several sources complaints have come during the
few months last passed, about illness in herds of dairy cattle
which could not be satisfactorily accounted for. In several
instances the only apparent cause was the fact that owing to
oversight the oattle had eaten the wild flowering plants com-
mon to all meadow lands, some of which are undoubtedly
poisonous. The lesser Bpearwort {ranunculus Jlammula) a
poisonous variety of crowfoot is notoriously acid and dele-
terious to animals feeding upon it. The cause of this pois-
onous quality lies in the acid juice with which most plants of
the order to which it belongs are furnished. So biting is it,
that if applied to the skin it excites itching, redness and in-
flamation, and even blisters, swelling, and ulceration. When
ohewed it corrodes the tongue, and if swallowed causes all
the painful effects of an irritant poison, This quality,
which was quite well known to the ancients (as a passage in
DioscorideB Bhows), resides in all parts of the plant, when
freshly gathered, the Bpearwort, and Btill more the celery-
leaved buttercup and the Alpine form not found in this
country, have excited considerable inflammation in the palm
of the hand in which it has been carried. In rustic Burgery
they are sometimes applied as a blister, and tramps are said
to use them to ulcerate their limbs, in order to excite the
compassion of the simple-minded public. Yet, curiously
enough, the water crowfoot, the near relative of the object-
ionable land species, is not only innocuous, but absolutely
nutritive to cattle.

There is a widespread legend to the effect that the lower
animals are certain to distinguish safe from poisonous plants.
So far as those which grow freely in their usual pastures are
concerned, this dogma is, to b certain degree, correct. But
if the animals are transferred to a strange district their
instincts fail them. This is proved by the fact that sheep in
New Zealand perish in great numbers from eating a native
poisonous plant, and that flocks in America devour freely the
deleterious dwarf laurel; while the prevalence of three plants
belonging to the same order in the Lapland paetures renders
the sheep in that region bo invariably unhealthy that they are
seldom kept. If further instances were necessary, the con-
stant cases of cattle poisoning by yew leaves would be in
point, though it is not often that this dangerous fodder is
browsed when it grows iu fields ordinarily frequented by the
cows.

There is a common notion that cows eat the buttercups
which abound in many meadows, and that for this reason
the butter is yellow. Hence the common name for the plant.
This, however, is a mistake, for it is seldom that the plant is
touched by cattle, who eqaally shun the marsh marigold.
And it is equally an error to imagine that because a plant is
injurious to one animal it must be so to all others. On the
contrary, what is one beast's meat is another beast's poison.
LinnfBus noticed long ago that goats turned on to an is-
land which abounded with reed grass perished of hunger,
but that horses whioh followed them grew fat on the sama
plant. The goat, on the other hand, thrives on the water
hemlock and the meadow-sweet, plants which are injurious
to cattle.

To no one has it apparently occurred that a very simple
remedy exists in the case of the buttercup; it consists
merely in the keeping of geese, which are annihilatory to
the noxious plant. Only fairly large quantities need be
kept, when the buttercup will disappear entirely from the

ground.

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Live Stock in Australia.

The July report of the United States Department of Agri-
culture contains an article on agriculture in Australasia,
including the seven British Colonies, New South Wales, South
Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, and Queensland, sub-
division of the island or continent of Australia, and Tasma-
nia and New Zealand. The increase in the flocks and herds
since I860 has been remarkable and uniform. Wool is, of
course, the staple product, and constitutes the leading article
of export, which during the last few years the shipment of
fresh meats has assumed considerable importance, and gives
promise of great development in the future. The numbers
of the various classes of stock at different periods Bince
1880 to 1884, as officially estimated, are thua Bhown: —

Year.

Horsed.

Cattle.

Sheep.

Swine.

1870...

797,800 .

. 4,712.918 .

. 61,294,241 .

694,848

1874...

877,277 .

. 6,262,919 .

. 61,627.122 .

. 669,114

1880...

1,230,138 .

. 8.226.779

. 76,168,683 .

. 1.019,744

1884'...

1,304,235 .

8,464,370 .

. 76,626,404 .

1,108,940

•New Zealand for 1685, except In abeep.

The plague of rabbits has worked great injury to the live
stock interests, as well as the raising of crops, though the
damage done to pasturage; and the production of wool has
been in some of the colonies diminished thereby. The ex-
ports of wool rose from about 181J million pounds in 1872 to
415£ millions in 1884, but fell off in 1885 to 404 millions; and
the total production of 1886 is stated as less than 400
millions, averaging from about 31bs. per sheep in Queensland
to 6 \ Iks. in South Australia, The average export price in
18S6 was 9 £d. per lb.

Controlling the Sexes.

The Progres Agrtcole de la Somme publishes a letter from
one of its correspondents relating to a question whioh has for
a long time been more or less studied by the breeders of live
stock. The writer, having seen an account of an experiment
by an American fowl-keeper, decided to make a similar one,
and the result he has just published. The process recom-
mended for producing either cockerels or pullets at will ie to
take a cookerel four or five months old and perform partial
castration by removing the right teBtis. The bird is allowed
to reBt quietly for about fifteen days until it has recovered
from the operation. Then it is turned amongst hens or
pullets which have not been near any other male bird for at
least twenty-four days, and if tbe operation has been properly
carried out the eggs afterwards laid will all hatch out pullets.
To obtain oockerels it is suffloient to reverse the process.
The correspondent of the Progres A gricole was desirous to
have all pullets, and he carried out the above instructions as
laid down by the American "inventor." Several broods of
chickens ''came off" about May 15th lust, and, when he
wrote, the birds were more than two months old, so he was
able to distinguish the sexes. He then found that the sixty-
four chickens comprised bftj-nine pullets and live cockerels,

From this he concludes that the American paragraph was not
a hoax, as some persons were inclined to regard it, but that
it was thorougly genuine. The large number of pullets to
cockerels in the experiment he made could not, he maintains,
have been the result of accident or chance, or of a fortunate
but doubtful selection of eggs by the poultry keeper.

Professional Judcing

Some people object very much to what they term pro-
fessional judging at the fairs, i. e., committee work done by
men who make a business at that season of doing work of
this kind. And why should such objection be urged? Is it
not desirable to have men of the highest available skill and
experience? Is there any other way in which incompetency
is so likely to be overcome? But, it is urged, many of these
men are not competent. Then do not employ them. There
are incompetent men in every business — and not few among
them alleged breeders of tine stock; and it is not any more
strange that a presumptuous ignoramus should set up for a
fair judge thau attempt anything else. "And then he is
easily influenced and given to favoritism." Is he? How
about the "picked-up" committee on this point? "Without
making a long article of this we want to say that we think
the judging at fairs would be greatly improved if there were
more professional judges. Let those who want to enter the
field prepare themselves for it. Let them adveitise their
business as others do, and when application for their services
is made let them furnish references as to competency and
character. Do not allow a man to judge simply because he
claims to do so professionally. If looking for judges who
will please everybody, remember that they will not be found
under any syBtem. If good judging is wanted, make it an
object for men to prepare for it, and oxpeot them, just as
you expect any other man whose work yon pay for, to do it
well. This does not neoessarily mean that the work be done
by one man, unless it be so desired. For our part, we do
not see that number is so great a consideration as honesty
and ability in judging, and do not care whether it be placed
in the hands of one man or three men, so it is a duty properly
discharged. — National Stockman.

Inoculating for Splenic Fever.

Among the recent valuable discoveries of the famous French
physician, M. Pasteur, is that of the vacoination of domestic
animals for the prevention of the dire diseaseknown as anthrax,
or splenic fever. The marked success attending his system,
in combating the rinderpest in Europe, encouraged Mr. J. H.
Lamprey to bring the subject under the notice of the govern-
ment of India, where no efficient remedy was known for this
rapidly fatal illness, which annually carries off a large per-
centage of cattle of every kind. An order in council has
been issued, after the most careful investigation of the merits
of the system and of the probability of securing its favorable
reception by native proprietors. In order to carry out this
object, some native Indian students, who have received their
education at the Cirencester Agricultural College, are now un-
dergoing a course of instruction at the Paris laboratory of M.
Pasteur, and will shortly proceed to stations in India to dis-
pense the vaccine, which is applied to elephants as well as to
oxen and other beasts. It is confidently expected that their
labors will be attended with the same Buceess that followed
the introduction of the system into those countries where it is
now in full operation, with an ultimate prospect of the total
extermination of the roost serious maladies, working great
havoc among flocks and herds throughout the world. The
elephant, in a domesticated state, 1b liable, as well as other
animals in the service of man, to certain epidemic diseases.

Management of Bulls.

The idea that every bull is incorrigibly vicious, is not war-
ranted by the faotB. KindnesB and firmness are as neces-
sary in the management of bulls as in the case of any other
animals. A writer in the Scottish Agricultural Oazetle says:

In something like thirty years' experience of a Short-horn
herd, in whioh bulls were reared for sale, and into which
sires were drafted from various herds, I have never known a
vicious bull, if I exoept the following case, which goes to
prove the truth of my contention. One young bull was what
I called a lively one, playful, and Bimply needed that vou
kept your eye upon him when loose, or in his gambols" he
might have upset you. Once, when he was chafing at his
strap, owing to flies, a visitor, a friend of the owner, struck
him several blows with his Btick, remarking that he needed
correction. Had the bull been loose, the correction would
have been reversed, for so long as the bull remained with
the herd, whenever he heard the voice or the footsteps of the
man who had struck him, he made desperate efforts to re-
lease himself. In proof that his rage was reserved for this
one man, I may mention that one night a noise was heard in
the farmyard. One of the men went down, and found the
bull loose in the yard, He walked up to it, took it by the
nose-ring, and led it as quietly as a Iamb back to its stall. In
this herd the animals were always kindly but firmly treated,
and kept in contaot constantly with human beings; up to a
year old they were let out daily in the yard for exercise.
Before being 6old a ring was put in the nose, and they were
bound up in a stall by a leather strap around the neok, and
affixed to a head stake, with a movable ring to the latter,
regularly led out for exercise, and kept in touch with the
human attendants. Whenever I hear of a vicious bull, I
come to the conclusion that he has been badly trained in
youth. Whenever I hear of a bull attaoking a human being,
I am convinced that he is but repaying previous brutal
treatment. When a cow kicks on being milked, she is either
suffering from sore teats, or has been abused. Whenever a
cow holds her milk, it is a sign that her attendant has ill-
used her. Whenever I see a kicking, unmanageble, or
stupid horse, depeud upon it that he has been iu the hands
of an incompetent breeder or Trainer, or both. Either he
has been unskillfully treated as a foal or badly broken.

All About the Oow.

The following, says the Hartford Times, is o littlo girl's
essay on a cow: A cow is an animal with four legs on the un-
der Bide. The tail is longer thau the legs, but is not used to
stand on. The oow kills ft es with her tail. The cow baa
big ears that waggles on hinges; so does her tail. The cow
ia bigger than the calf, bat not so big as an elephant. She
is made so small that she can go into the barn when nobody
is looking. Some cows are black and some hook. A dog
was hooked once. She tossed the dog that killed the cat that
worried the rat. Black oows give white milk; so do other
cows. Milkmen sell milk to buy their little girls dreBPea,
which they put water in and chalk. Cows ohew ouda, and
each finds its own cud. That is all there is about oows.

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1888

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Anions the Stockmen.

Botte County Stock Ranches — Great
Herds of Fine Horses, Cattle and Sheep,
Fields of Alfalfa, with Clear Running
"Water and Ample Shade.

Batte County is situate J centrally north and
south in the Sacramento Valley, and it extends
from the eastern bank of the Sacramento River
eastward to the crest of the Sierra Nevada
range. Its surface is remarkably varied, and
presents almost every typographical feature.
-H has wide stretches of rich valley-plains cov-
ered with great oaks, rolling uplands extend-
*ngup to, and merging into the foothills that
rise in wavy lines higher and higher till they
become a part of the mountains with their
forest belts, deep canons and lofty elevations.
A'l this varied surface is watered by clear,
swift mountain streams, and before the plows
of the grain-growers, orchardist and vine-
yardists invaded it, was covered by an al-
most endless variety of indigenous grasses.
Ir was then the grazier's paradise.

Long before the American occupation, the
early European settlers had obtained large land
grants there for grazing purposes. What are
now known as the Bidwell, Farewell, Gridley,
Pratt and Parrott ranches had been occupied
by adventnrous aud far-seeing men. These
great ranches as now formed princely land
holdings. The proprietors had extensive es-
tablishments, big adobe houses, barns and cor-
rals and Indian villages, from wuieh the labor
of the ranch was amply obtained. These
patient natives made the gardens, raised and
threshed the grain and tended the stock all for
wages that returned a mere living. At most
of these places were several Americans of the
extreme frontier type, men who had been
hnnters and trappers in the Rocky Mountains
with the early fur-traders. These men were
tine horsemen and good hunters. There were
also a number of Mexicans who, as horsemen
and herders, have never been excelled.

These people would, upon occasions, gather
at some one of these great ranches, and then
there would be rare festivities, with feasting,
driuking, gambling and horse racing. These
contests of speed led to the improvement of
the breed of horses, till at the time of the gold
discovery there were bands of horses on these
ranges which, for general saddle purposes,
have been rarely equalled and never excelled.
The gold hunters came in swarms, by ship
aud steamer, or in almost endless lines of
white-covered wagons. These last brought
with them the best blooded horses of the sec-
tions, from which they came, and bred them
here. Each successive year more horses from
the '"States" were brought across the conti
nent. In this way the American horses of the
State were developed.

In Butte County the stockmen spared no
pains nor expense to get the best equine blood
of the American continent. From the south
came the blood of Boston, Lexington, Levia-
than, Glencoe and other speedy and game rn li-
ning horses. From the north came the blood
of the trotting families descended from the
great Messenger.

Almost every field and farm in Butte county
can show descendants of these trotters and
runners. On the ranches of Gen. Bidwell,
Gen. Montgomery, Messrs. Mcintosh, Rey-
nolds, Biggs and Reavis are bands of as fine
horses and mules as can be found in the far
famed blue-grass pastures of Kentucky and
Tennessee. Perhaps a visit to the last named
of these breeding establishments will more
fully show what] Batte coanty is doing in
breeding and grazing than any other.

The Reavis rancho comprises 5,000 acres of
the Farewell Grant. The land is the eqaal to
any in the country around Chico and that is
equivalent to saying that it is as good as any
on earth. It is about three miles from the
railroad and extends west to the Sacramento
river. The northern boundary of the ranch is
formed by Chico creek, a clear lasting stream.
These 5000 acres are subdivided into fields of
convenient size, having ample shade, water
and a variety of forage grasses. On this
ranch are 1,000 horses, 400 mules, 1,000 hogs,
and several hundred cattle. There are at
least 500 head of brood mares. These mares
when Mr. Farewell commenced breeding com
prised the blood of the best trotting and run
ning families. There were the produce of
Cheatham, Langford, Belmont, Rifleman,
Owen Dale, Valsuan, Norfolk and Bayswater,
on the running side. On the trotting side
-.there were Mambrino, Hambletonian, Day
and Bashaw blood. Upon all these Reavis'
Blackbird, the son of Simpson's Black-
bird and half brother of A. W. Rich-
mond was crossed. The result has been all
that could be desired in size, form, action,
and disposition. Upon thiB Blackbird blood
have been crossed Director, Minnie, Chief,
Steiuway and Singleton. It is safe to say
that finer colts and fillies cannot be fonnd on
the Pacific coast than Mr. Reavis has in his pas-
tures. There are no finer road horses in Cal-
ifornia than the Blackbards. They are high-
heareded, of tine, strong action, gentle and no
road is too long for them. They are good
lrack horses and will be invaluable as brood
mares.

Mr.|Reavis has also proved that California
ia as well adapted to raising and producing
draft horses and horses of all work as any
Eastern country. He has bred some grade
Percherons from these fine mares, which are
as well adapted for all the varied uses of the
farm as can well be. He has also proved that
this State can produoe mules eqaal to those
of Kentucky. From his high-bred mares he

has raised several hundred muleB, which for
size and form cannot be excelled any where.
They are yonng and gentle, and many of them
will weigh, from 1200 to 1500 pounds. It re-
quires a whole day to drive through the fields
and sJe the horses and mules, end it will take
another day to see the cattle and hogs. They
are mostly Herefords and Durbams and are
all in fine condition. The hogs are Berkshires
and are fat enough for the butcher. A visit
to this 5000 acre breeding farm, with its pas-
ture fields, wide-branching oak shelters, ils
bands of draft and trotting mares, colts and
fillies, big fat mules and high-bred cattle, is
well worth a trip from any part of the State.
The visitor is sure to find open doors and
warm hospitality. There are other places
near 'Chico that will repay inspection.
Notably that of Gen. Bidwell. In fact the
whole of the country around Chico is as rich
as a garden and is under high cultivation;
every ranch, great cr small, has 6ne stock.
Oakland, Oct. 3, 1883. H. L.

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

OF TEE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co Cal,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,
OCTOBER 23-24-25 & 26.

*2<>OU.

RACES!

PURSES-
RACES!

8300(1.

RACE i.

Commencing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23d, and
continuing during the week.

PROGRAMME.

TUESDAY, October « 3d

1. Banning, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Purse, 3100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minute ClasB, free for all.
Parse $200.

WEDNESDAY, October 24tli.

3. Running, halt'- mile and repeat, fr ■■_• for all.
Purse, $100.

4. Paciog,2.2l class, free for all. Purse, 3400.

THURSDAY. October 75Ui.
6. Banning, one and oDe-quarter mile dash, free
for all. Puree, $160.

6. Trotting, 2.3-5 Cla3S, free for all. Purse $300.

7. Trotting, nearest to four minutes. Purse, §50.

FftUDAY. October 26th.

6. Trotting, 2.45 Class, free for all horses owned In

Third Agricultural District Ang. I, 1888. Purse. $200.

9. Trotting, free for all. Purse. $400.

Special Pnrses will be Given by the Society
Saturday, Octobp* 27th.

All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Bules to govern Trot-
ting and Pacing Baces. California State Agricultural
Society rales to govern Running Baces. Entrance
fee 10 per cent of purse; to accompany nominations,
in all Trotting ana Pacing Baces the purse is to be
divided into three moneys, sis-tenths, three-tenths,
and one-tenth. Bunning Baces in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three-tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more paid np entries required to fill, and three
or more horses to start but the Board reserves the
right to hold the entries and start the races with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two races, alternately, or to
call a special race betwp en h>-at8; also to change the
day and hour of any race if deemed necessary. For
a walk-over, a horse is only entitled to its own entrance
fee and one-half of the entrance received from the
other entries of said race. A horse winning a race is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then the first and third moneys. Non star-
ters must be declared out the dav previous to the race
they are engaged in, before fi. P. M. or be required to
start.

All entries for a race to close wl>li the
President or Secretary, at Willow, October
15th, 1888. at 10 o'clock P. M.

The Eoard of Directors will have charge of the
track and grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the rules are strictly enforced, and
purees and stakeB will be paid when the judges have
rendered tueir decision, and before leaving the stand.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Baces to start at
1 o'clock p. M. sharp.

W c. MURDOCH, President.

W. V. FREEMAN Secretary. 13

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABIXATEI).

aSTAU work careful and complete. Samples of work
and eBtlmateB of expenBe farnisned at

Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET,

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lins about the chest and sides,"

Do you have pains
and sometimes in the back? Do you feel dull and sleepy ?
Does your mouth have a bad taste, especially in the morn-
ing? Is there a sort of sticky slime collects about the
teeth? Is your appetite poor? Is there a feeling like a
heavy load on the stomach, sometimes a faint, all-gone sen-
sation at the pit of the stomach, which food doesnot satisfy ?

Are your eyes sunken? Do your hands and feet become
cold and feel clammy? Have you a dry cough? Do you
expectorate greenish colored matter ? Are you hawking
and spitting all or part of the time ? Do you feel tired all
the while? Are you nervous, irritable and gloomy? Do
you have evil forebodings ? Is there a giddiness, a sort of
whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly?
Do your bowels become costive ? Is your skin dry and hot
at times? Is your blood thick and stagnant? Are the
whites of your eyes tinged with yellow ? Is your urine
scanty and high colored? Does it deposit a sediment after
standing ? Do you frequently spit up your food, sometimes
with a sour taste and sometimes with a sweet ? Is this
frequently attended with palpitation of the heart ? Has
your vision become impaired? Are there spots before
the eyes? Is there a feeling of great prostration and
weakness ? If you suffer from any of these symptoms,
send me your name and I will send you, by mail,

Send your address on postal card today, as yon may not Jl JB « g ^^_^

aoo tTiia noHcA Strain. ^-s^filB-1-

see this notice again.
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The Ross are the largest cutlers built, and ithey are nsed by the largest etock-rtilsers on the Pacific Coast,
who have discarded other makes aB inferior and unsatisfactory.

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Grind? Every Grain tliat Grows; also Egyptian Corn aud torn ou ilie Ear.
fiffl- SCIENTIFIC FEED MILL and ROSS FEED CUTTERS awarded First Premiums Californla
State Fair, 1887, over all opposition. Send for Special Descriptive Catalogue and Price List. Address,

Gr. Gr. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Francisco.

64 .51! X Main Street, los> Angeles.

First-classLivery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to seenre a flue Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped aDd best pay-
ing Livery Stables in San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom and a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and is well-known tbroupbout (he State.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For in.
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

Clydesdale Stallions.

— TO AKR1VE ABOUT -

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1888.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, coneist-
Ing of Six Clydesdale Stallions, will arrive from
Australia by steamer on November lBt. These ani-
mals are fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous Hhlpments.

The horses will be quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undeislgned.

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, 100 Sao, F

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Oct. 6

GREAT AUCTION SALE OF LIVE STOCK

To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION in the distribution of the Estate of JOHN TORMBY, deceased.

: TO BE HELD ON THE :

PINOLE RANCH, TORMF1Y STATION.

On the C. P. R. R, between Port Costa and Pinole Station, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OCT. 16 & 17.

COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY,

Two large Bay Glory Stallioaa, weighing 1,600 lbs.; one Whipple Hanibletonian Stal-
lion; 125 head of Work Horses, weighing from 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. eacb; Mules; 1-2 and 3-year
old and Suckling Colts.

400 head of Graded Durham Cattle; Milch Cows and Beef Cattle.

Farming Implements, Threshing Machines, Threshing Engine, Mowers, Gang Plows,
Harrows, Blacksmith Tools, Double and SiDgle Farm Wagons, Rockaways, Phaetons, Double
and Single Harness, Saddles, etc.

SALE TO COMMENCE AT 10 A. M. SHARP.
SALE POSITIVE.

Id the 6vent of stormy weather the sale will take place under cover.

Any information in regard to the above sale can be had by applying to MBS. A. TORMEY,
at the Ranch or of

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

20 Leidesdorff Street. AUCTIONEERS

from

N. B. — Trains leave San Francisco for Tormey Station at 7.30, 8 and 8.30 A. M.;
Sacramento at 6 A. M. Returning, leaves Tormey Station for San Francisco at 5 P. M.

First day's sale will consist of Horses, Carriages, Wagons, Harness and Farming Imple-
ments. Second day's sale will consist of Cattle, Dairy Utensils, etc

TERMS OF SALE CASH. 95

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HOI.STFJN THOKUIUHBREDS of all the-

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURaE,401 Montgomery St., S. P.

HOLSTEIN CAT iXE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 132 East Pico Street, Los
AngeleB, Cal.

B.T. RCSH.Suisun, Cal., Shorthorns, Tbohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls and Calves for Sale.

3. K. lHKFKi;, El Monte, California, Breeder of
high grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull " Cleveland"
(No. 469), sire" Doctor" (No. 171), dam "KIsb" tNo.
424). In service at $50. Awarded first premium at
Los Angeles Fair for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Cows for family use, and voungbulls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,

P. O. BOX 1,673.

SKI H COOK., breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JOSEPH M.UIXI.IRI). Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale.

I'HARLKS IKDEKHII.L, Santa Rosa, Sonorta
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES MAIUMM K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fulIy.Correspondence solicited.

P. CARROLL, BloomBeld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbred runners. Pftyton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock for sale.

P. L. SfcGILL, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulteand Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN CATTLE— SAN S1ATKO RAN-

CIIO HERD of thoroughbred Sbort-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PA«E BKOTHERS.— Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
Bter and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT- HORN'S— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. Addrosa
P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EL ROBLAS RAN«'HO-Lob Alamos, Cal., Fran-
cis T. Underbill, proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle, Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

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The Washington Park Club

CHICAGO. ILL.

Announce the following Stakes to close October loth, 1SS3, to be ran at their Summer
Meeting of 18S9, beginn.Dg Saturday, June 22d and ending Saturday, July 20, for which a
programme will be arranged for

TWENTY-FOUR DAYS' RACING

WITH

$100,000.

IN ADDED MONEY TO STAKES A\D PURSES.
$1,000. 1HE DRBXBL STAKES. $1,000.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1885); S10C each, h. f.; or only S10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $20 April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the money;
with SI, 000 added, the second to receive S200. and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-
year-old stake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 6 lbs. ; or S1.5Q0, 5 lbs ; of three or more three- year-old
stake races of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. One mile.

$1,000. THE KENWOOD STAKES. $1,000-

A sweepstakes for colts two years old (foals of 1887); $5C eacb, b. f.j or only $10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $15 by April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with $1,000 added, thesecond to receive $200, and the third 3100 out of the Brakes. A winner of any
slake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs ; of $2,U00, 6 lbs., of three or more stake races of any value,
7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

$1,000. THE LAKESIDE STAKES. $1,000.

A Sweepstakes for fillies two years old (foals of 1887); $50 eacb, b. f. or only $10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or iS15 by April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with S'l.OUU added, the second to receive $200, and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any
stake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs., of $2,000 6 ibs, ; of three or more Buch races of aDy value,
7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

FIXED EVENTS FOR 1890.

To close October 15th, 1888, and to be run at the Summer Meeting of 1890.

$7,500. 1890. THE AMERICAN DERBY. 1890. $7,500.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1887); at $260 each, $100 f., or only $20 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $-10 April 1st, 1S90. All declarations void unlosB accompained with the money;
with $7,500 added, the second to receive 31.00J, and the third 3500 out the stakes. A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of the value of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs,: of 4 3,000, 5 lbs.; of three or more three-year-old etake
races of any value. 10 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. To be kun on the first day of the Meeting.
One mile and a half.

$1,000.

THE ENGLEWOOD STAKES.

$l,0O0.

A Sweepstakes for fillies three years old (foals of 1887) ; 5100 each, h. f ., or only 310 if declared out
on or before February let, or $20 April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless accompanied with the money;
with $1,000 added, the second to receive $200, and the third $110 out of the stakes, A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs.; of $1,500,5 lbs,; of three or more three-year-old stake races
of any value, 7 lbs, extra, Maidens allowed 7 lbs, One mile.

$1,500. THE SHEEIDAN STAKES. $1,500.

A Sweepstakes for three- year-olds (foals of 1887); $100 each, h- f„ or only $10 If declared out on or
before February 1st, or $30 April let, 1890, All declarations void unless accompanied with the money; with
$l,5oo added, the secoud to receive $300 and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-year-old
stake race of the value of $l,0OJ to carry 3 lbs., of $1,500, 5 lb3.; of three or more of such stakes of any value,
10 lbe. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbB. One mile and a quarter.

In addition to the above, other stakes for two and three-year-olds, and all ages, to be run at the Summer
Meeting of 1869, will be advertised in due time to cIobb JANUARY 15th, 1889.

Scr In no ease will less tban s 1 ,000 be given In added money to Stakes,

J--- All Purses and Handicaps, $600 to $350.

Please observe that In the above stakes, declarations are permitted for a smallforfeit.

Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks, can obtain them by applying to the Secretary.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to tbe Secretary, Boom 32, Palmer House,
Chicago, 111.

60

J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary.

Great Auction Sale

M ules,Work Horses, Roadsters & TrottiDg Horses,

ON

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1888, at 10 A. M.

At REA VIS' RANCH, near CMco, Butte County. Cal.

On the above date we will oil. r for sale, at the ranch of D. M. IteavlB, Esq ,., aj miles from Ohlco. three
hundred head flrat-clase Mules, sired by Kentucky and imported Jacks, out of first-class American Mares.
These Mules were all raised by Mr. Boavis, and are first-class in every particular; none w 1 eiceed s^cn
years of age. They will bo sold as desired. In slrlnB teams, matched or single. There will also bo offered
about fllty head of first-class Work Animals, out of American Mares, by Imported Perchoron bullions. At
the the same time will be offered about fifty head of fashionably bred Trotting Mares Colts Fillies and
Oeldings. got by standard bred Hlalliona, such a. Director. Monroe Chief. Stelmvay. Blackbird etc. This
will be lbe most exliU«lvt- sale that has taken place In Nolhern California, and Mr. Reavis reputation as a
breeder is a guarant.-.e that the stock offered will be of superior character.

The terms will be cash, or approved notes at current interest.

A^XmatmuteslK^^^ Cb.co. or to the undesigned,

61 KILLIP & CO., 22 Montgomery St., S. F.

Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association.

FALL MEETING 1888.

Saturday Mot. lO. Tuesday Nov. 13.
Thursday Nov, 15. Saturday Nov 1 7.

Extra days and additional races will be run when
available.

PROGRAMME.

First nay, Saturday, Nov. 10.

No. 1.— INTRODUCTION PURSE— $400, of which $50
to third. For three-year-oldB and upwards. Win
ners this year of two raceB of the aggregate value of
91,000, to carry five pound b extra; horses that have
started and not won this year, allowed five pounds
One mile and one hundred yards.

No. 2.— THE LADIES STAKES— For two-year-old
fillies. Three-fourths of a mile. Closed Aug. 15,

No. 3.— THE BAT CITT STAKES— For all ages
$50 entrance,$25 forfeit. or$10 if declared out on or
before Nov. 1st: with 3600 added; second horse to re-
ceive $100, third horse to save stake. Winners of
any race over this distance this year to carry five
pounds: of two such races, ten pounds; of three,
fifteen pounds extra One mile and a half.

No. 4. -THE RECORD STAKES— For three-year-
olds and upward- $26 entrance, 410 forfeit, $350
added; second horse to receive $50, third to save
Btake. .Five furlongs,

Second Day, Tuesday, Nov. 13.

No- 6.— SELLING PURSE— $350, of which $50 to
second. For all ages. The winner to be sold at
auction, fixed valuation. $1,MJ0; one pound allowed
for each $100 less, down to $1,000; then two pounds
for each $100 down to $300; two pounds added for
each $100 above fixed valuation. Selling price to be
Btated through the entry box at the usual time of
declaring, 6 o'clock, p. m., the day before the race.
Three-quarter mile heats.

No, 6.— THE VESTAL STAKES— For three-year-
old fillies. One mile and a quarter. Closed Aug 15
1886. B '

No. 7.— THE EQUITY RTAKES— For two-y ears-olds.
$10 each p. p., with $400 added; first horse to take
tbe added money, second horse 70 per cent,, and the
third horse 30 per cent, of the stakes. Winner of
any two-year-old race of the value of $500 to carry
five pounds; of two such races, 7 pounds; of three,
10 pounds extra. Three quarters of a mile .

No. 8.— PURSE- $350, of which $50 to second. For all

ages, Welterweights. One mile and an eighth.

Third Day, Thursday, Nov. 15.

No. 9.— PURSE— $350, of which $50 to second. For
three-year-oldB and upward. Winners of any race
at thiB meeting to carry five pounds; of two races.
10 pounds. Horses that have not been placed at
this meeting allowed five pounds. Three-quarters of
a mile.

No. 10.— THE FAME 8TAKES— For three-year-olds.
One mile aud three quarters. Closed Aug. IS, 1886.

No. 11.— THE AUTUMN STAKES- For two-year
olds. One mile. Closed Aug. 16, 1887.

No. 12.— SELLING PURSE-$350, of which $50 to
second, ForallageB. Conditions as In No. 6, One
mile and seventy yards.

No. 13.— PURSE— $350. of which $50 to Becond. Wel-
ter weight handicap for all ages. Declaration $5 to
go to the racing fund. Weights at $10 o'clock, a. u„
the day before the race. Declarations due at 6 p. u.
the same day. One mile and a quarter.

No. 14.— PURBE-$400.of which $50 to seennd, $25 to
third. For two-year-olds that have started and not
won at this meeting. Weights five pounds below
theecale. HorBeB that have not been placed better
than third, allowed three pounds additional. Seven-
eighthB of a mile.

No. 15.— THE TRIBOULET STAKES-For all ages
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit or ?10 If declared out on or
before Nov. l; with $6o0 added; Becond horse to re-
ceive $100, third to Bave Btake, Horses that have
not won nracethlsyearof the value of $1,000 allowed
ten pounds. Horses that have Btarted and not won
tMB year allowed 20 pounds. One mite and five-
eighths.

No. 16.— PURSE-$350. of which $50 to second. Ow-
ners'handicap for all ages. Weights to, be carried
innBtbe named through the eutrv box at 6 o'clock,
p. M., the day before the race. One mile.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Those races will bo run under the revised rules of
thlB ABcociatlon. adopted February 4th, 1887. Owners
and Tralneru will be supplied with copies on applica.
tlon to '.he Secretary.

In all stake* starters must be named to the Secre-
tary or through the entry box at the track on or be-
fore 6 o'clock p. m. of the day before the race. No
horse not bo named will be allowed to start. ( Rule 43.)

Entrance free for starters in purses. Non-starter^

can declare out 6 o'clock p. m, of the day before the

race, by paying five por cent of the amount of the

" rBe. Al I horses not so declared out will bo required

start. (Rule 22.)

All declarations void unless accompanied by the
money -

Parties not having registered colors will be requlrod
to name their colors with their entry.

Entries cloBe with the Secretary on Monday, Octo-
ber 15, 1888.

e

D. 'In II 111 President.
E. S. CULVER, Secretary,
313 Busb St., Sau FranclHco, Cal, 101

1888

3£ke gtojete ami j&povtemati.

2,

AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, AT 10 A. M.
AT THE BAY DISTRICT RACE TRACK.

Trotting Stallions, Mares and Geldings, Colts and Fillies

PEOPERTY OF P. A. FINIGAN, SAN FRANCISCO.

E^" Horses can be seen at the Bay District Track on and after the 10th of Ootober, when they can be driyen and examined as to soundness and gentleness. |

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

20 Liedesdorff Street, San Francisco.

CATALOGUE.

No. 1— CHRISTMAS.

Black borse; 15.3 hands; foaled 1831.
Sired by SANTA CLAUS, Record 2:17Ji
Dam, Mary G„ by Blondin, son of Imp. Sovereign.
SANTA CLAUS, by Strathmore.sire of 22 in 2:30 list
First dam, Lady Thome, Jr., by Williams' Mam-

brino.
Second dam, Kate, by Highland Chief,
Third dam. by McGowan's Halcorn, son of Virginian
Fourth dam, by Highlander, son of Scott's High-
lander.
Fifth dam, by General Taylor.

No, *- CARTOON, (Standard) No- 2308.
Bay horse ; 15.2 hands ; foaled 1S77.
Sired by WISSAHICKON.
First dam, Hamilton Maro by Norfolk (thorough-
bred.)
Second dam. Nelson Mare, by John Nelson.
Third dam, McCormlck Mare, the dam of May
Howard, 2:21.

No. 3— ST, NICHOLAS.

Bay colt: 15.3 hands ; foaled 1885.
Sired byCHRISTMAS. (No. 1.)
First dam, GraveB's Mare, (No. 12) by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta) by Bell Alta, son of

Willlamson'8 Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred )

FROM WHOM CATALOGUES MAY BE OBTAINED. —

No, 4-CALIFORNIA.

Brown colt; 15K hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No. I.)
First dam, Lotta, (No. 13) by Lexington,

No. 5— COMSTOCK.

Black colt; 15W handB: foaled 1885.
Sired by CARTOON (No. 2.)
First dam, Mary G. (No . 14) by Blondin, son of Imp.
Sovereign.

No. 6, -SEMINARY PlRK.
Bay colt ; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS (No. 1).
Flist dam, Seminary Girl, (No. 11.)
Becond dam, Nerea, (No. 10.)
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No, J -PRIDE.

Sorrel colt; 15.2 hands; foaled 1886.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. X.

First dam, Seminary Girl. No.ll, by Geo. M.Patchen,

Second dam, Nerea, recordi.2:23#, No. 10, by John

Nelson. _.,,_— , «, ,

Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 8-M'II.MAM FOOTE.

Bay colt, foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
First dam, Nerea, rec. 2:23K No. 6.

No. 9— STUDENT.

Bay colt, Foaled 1888.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam, Seminary Girl, No. 11.

MARES, GELDINGS, COLTS,
FILLIES.

No. lO-NEREA.

Record, 2 :23J4, Standard .
Chestnut mare; 15.2 bands; foaled 1873.
SIredby JOHN NELSON, son of Imp. Trustee.
First dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor, son of
the Morse Horse.

No. 11 -SEMINARY GIRL.

Standard. Bay mare; 16 hands; foaled 1879.
Sired by GEO. M. PATCHEN, Je„ sire of 8 In 2 :30 list
FirBt dam, Nerea rec. 2:23K by John Nelson.
Second dam, by General Taylor.

No. iS-URAVES* MARE.

Bay; 15.2 hands, foaled 1878.

Sired by ECHO, sire of Gibraltar, 2:22^, Belle Echo

2:20, Echora 2:23 Ji and 3 others in 2:30 llBt.

Firstdam.fuUsister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Second clam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.
No. 13— LOTTA.
Bay mare; 15.3 hands: foaled 1872.
SIredby LEXINGTON, sire of Norfolk.
This mare was brought to this State by Mr. Gage at
the same time that he brought Katie Pease, and was
represented to be thoroughbred. She gives every ap-
pearance of it, save as to her disposition to trot, which
is remarkable. She couldshow a 2:30 gait to wagon on
the road, which was the onlv discipline she ever had
at the trot. The day I bought her she showed me a
mile in 2:32 to wagon. Her produce shows the same
tendency to trot.

No. 14-MARYG.

Brown mare; 15.2 bands, foaled 1867.
SIredby BLONDIN, sonof Imp. Sovereign, thorough-
bred of great renown.
She was bred by Col. Charles Jennison, late of
Kansas, and was brought to this State by Ben EkerB.
She showed me a trial run most remirkable under the
circumstances. ThiB is the dam of Christmas.

No. 15— JULIET.

Bay mare, foaled 1878.

By Harris' Horse, a fine family bay mare, splendid

for a lady to drive or ride, perfectly reliable any way.

No. 16— LILLIE

Standard. Bav mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1883.

Sired by UARTOON, (No. 2.)

First dam, Nerea, record 2:23><, (No, 10,) by John

Nelson,
Second dam, Sallie Taylor by General Taylor.

No. 17— MOLLIE.

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1881.
Sired by SANTA CLADS, record 2:17J£.
First dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 12,) by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta,) by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Third clam, by Peacock (thoroughbred.)

No, 18— AL CE.

Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1813.
Sired by CARTOO V, (No. 2.)
Dam Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 19-HATTIE.

Bay fillv; 15.2 hands; foaled 1884.
Sired by CARTOO N. No. 2.
Dam, Mary G.,No. 11 by Blondin, son of Imp. Sov-
ereign.

\o 20-I.VUV WASHINGTON.

BayfiUv; 15.2 hands; foaled 1884.

Sired bv CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam, Graves' Mare, No. 12, by Echo.
Second -Jam, full sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,

sonof Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.

No. 3 I -M.U'I).
Gray mare; 16 hands; foaled 18S4.
Sired by ED. CAHILL, (see No. 26.)
Dam, by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.
Second dam, by Owen Dale.
Third dam, by Stockbridge Chief.

No. 23— HOLIDAY.

Brown filly; 15.3 hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS. (No. 1.)
First dam, Nerea, record 2:23J£, (No. I0,)by John Nel-
son.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 23-BABY.

Bay filly; 15 hands; foaled 18S6.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 12,) by Echo.
Second dam, (full sister to Henrietta,) by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred).

No. 24-PINK.

Bay filly; foaled 1887.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 25— ACTRESS.

Blkf. Foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 26-IDLENESS.

Standard, black filly, foaled i ■•■- ■ .
Sired bv CARTOON, No. 2.
First dam Holiday by Christmas, No. 1.
Second dam, Nerea, rec. 2:23 % No. 10.

No. IB 7 -JIM.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1883.
Sired by ED. CAHILL.

First dam, Graves' Mare, No. 12, by Ecln

Second dam, full sister to Henrietta, by Hell Alta

sonof Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam. by Peacock, tliuruu^hlip'd
ED. CAHILL, by Irvington. f nil brother of Arthur-

ton, tin- sir.- of Ar.tb,- :1«K, Joe ArthurUm, 2:J0K.

Bonanza 2:*3Jtf '

First dam, by Duke McLellan, sire of Maid of Oaks

No. 28— PARDEE.

Bay guiding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1864.

Sired by CHRIsT.ll As, jSo. 1.

First dam, Nerea, record Z:2dW. No. In. by John

Nelson. J

Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 29— CAHILL.

Chestnut gelding; 16 hands: foaled 188-1
aired by ED. UaHILL, see No. 26
First dam, Seminary Girl, No. 11, by Geo. M. Patchen

Second dam, Nerea, recurd 2 2iW, No. 10, bv John

Nelson. J

Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 30 -PACIFIC.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands; foaled 1884
aired by CHRISTMAS. No 1
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 31— EDWIN F.

Bay gelding; foaled 1880.

Sired bv NOKFOLK.

Full brother to Alta, can rim a mile in 1:42 U A can

ital gentleman's saddle horse and perfectly ivli.il.].- m

harness.

No. 33— JUDGE.

Brown gelding, foaled 1887.

Bired bv CARTOON, No. 2.

First dam Mary G., No. 14, by Blondin.

No. 33— SCHOOL BOY.

Bay gelding, foaled 1387.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.

First dam Seminary Girl, No. 11, by Geo.M. Patchen

second dam, Nerea rec. 2:23J£ by John Nelson
Third dam. Sallie Taylor, by Gen. Taylor.

No. 34— HONDO.

Br g foaled 1878.

Imported thoroughbred single-footer. This is one

of the finest single-looters in the State. Without fear

of contradiction I can say he is the best saddle horse

for a lady in California.

Nos. 35 and 36-ONE PAIR OF MATCHED
CHFSTNCT SORRELS.

California, foaled 1877, and Nevada, foaled 1873, f ul1
brothera, by Ethan Allen, dam Fannie Malum-*

A splendid family team for road purposes that can
trot in 2:40 together and perfectly matched. Sound
and gentle in even,' particular. Fura private carriage
they cannot be equaled in California gf

Bay District Association

SAN FRANCISCO.

RACER.

w Notice of Entries^

OCTOBER oth to 27th,

Saturday-Oct. 6, 1888.

Fikst Day— Purse $400. For 2:22 pacers.
Purse $500. For 2:30 class trotters.
Saturday— Oct. 13ili.
Second Day— Purse «500. For f ree-for-all pacers.
Purse $600. For 2:27 claBS trotters.
Saturday-Oct. 20tli.
Third Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Thursday— Oct. 155tn.
Fourth Day— Purse *600. 2:20 class.
Friday-Oct. 36th.
Fifth Day— Parse $500. 2:25 class.

Saturday-Oct. 97th.
Sixth Day— Purse $500J. Geeat free-for-all

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

Eotrles to the above close Friday, Septem-
ber 28. Entries to the G'eat Free for Ail
close October 15.

Fifth Day— Puree $5000. Great fhee-for-all

OPEN TO THE WORLD.

The Association will also offer liberal purses for
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse. Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the purse.
T. W. HINCHMAN. Secretary.
augl4 1435 California Street, 8an Francisco.

03- POOL PRIVILEGES. 8

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. M. LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville , Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Baughnian, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAllster. Stanford, Ky.
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SUBSCRIBE FOB THE

Breeder and Swrtsmm

SAN DIEGO

$15,000 IN_ PURSES.

FIRST PALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK.

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Way— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
$25 entrance; 810 forfeit; ?250 added, of which S100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running— Mile dasb, all ages. Purse $500.

H— Trotting— 2:20 class. Purse 81,000.

4-Pacing-3:00 class. Purse 3500.

Second Day— Wednesday.

5— Running— Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

6 — Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. Pnrse 1600-

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horsea to
have been owned In the country since July 1, 1888.
Pnrse $500.

8— Trotting— 2:26 clasB. Purse $900.
Third Day- Hi ursdny.

9— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; 825 entrance: 810 forfeit; $250 added, of
which $100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mllo and repeat; all agefl.
Purse S400.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse $1,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse $1,200,
Fourth Day— Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages-
purse $360.

14— Running— Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting— County stallion*). Horses to have
be»n owned In the county since March 1, 1888.
Pnrse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse $5C0.
Fifth Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse $5C0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,600; $600
added for any borse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot In 2;15, the borso making
the fastest beat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Pnrse $600.

£1,600 reserved for specials,

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and lc per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a walk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sandwich
heats and change dates of races on programme if
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the worl<3.

Entries ii<i> close Autrust 1. 1888, Willi the
Secretary.
Programmes and entry blanks sent on application.

A. G. C3ASSEN, President.
** c A'RHABT. Secretary 80

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28,

29 and 30,

—AT—

1888.

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 15. 1888.
FIRST DAY -NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse 8450;
first quarter 860; half $75; three-quarters $85; mile
$1C0; mile and a quarter $130. All paid up entries
over five to be added and eqnally divided between
each winner.

2— Trotting. Purse $250. Three minute class for
horses owned in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,
1888. First horse to receive $150; second $75; third
£75

second day— Wednesday;, nov. 28th, 1888.

3— Eureka stake. For all ages $50. Entrance half

forfeit, $300 added; second to receive $100; third to

save stakes, mile and elgbt.
4— Running Purse $150. For all ages. FirBt horse

$170; second $25, half mile and repeat.
6— Running Purse *$200. For two-year-oldB. First

horse to receive 8150; second $60, three quarters of

mils.
THIRD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.
6 — Trotting PurBe $500; 2:40class, for horses owned

In Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First

borse 8360; second borse $160; third horse $60.
7— Trotting Purse $7«0. Free for all. First borse

$610; second $175; third |76,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 20.
8-Runnlng-Purse $253 for all ages; first horse

$200; necond $50; three-quarters of a mile.
9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; $25 entrance:

one-half forfeit; $250 added; second to receive $76;
third to save stakes, one mlie,
10-Kunning-PiirseSl50;ior all ages; first horse to
receive $125; second $25; GOO yards.

CONDITIONS AND KDIAKKS.

All Trotting Races are best 3 in 5, unless otherwise
specified; four to enter and three to start, but the
board reserves the right to bold a less number tban
four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Entrance fee, 10 per cent of purse, to accompany
nominations.

In all Trottine Races the Rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all Running Races the
Rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
to govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot
heitB of any two classes alternately, if necessary to
finish any day's racing.

In all entries not declared ont by G p. m. of the day
preceeding the race shall he required to start.

No added money paid for a walk over.

In all races four or more paid up entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In Trotting Races drivrs will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary
Thursday, November 16, 1885,

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application
to the Secretary.

DANIFX KURPin?, President.
H COHN, Secretary. 3

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inn

L. C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GtTNl

L. a SMITH,

? o

a s> i

- - "3

s S ?3

CB A ' —

J? CO

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Flue iarness, Horse t'io tiling

And all Specialties for the Track &r Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

Manufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns. ]
SYRACUSE, N. Y.

&. Demonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the "Ii. C. Smith" Gun.

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co.'s tournament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the " Smith" gun won first money In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amon 1(53,000} of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b^st average in the 90 class. In the 90-
class 1won the 1b*, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-claBs it took the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th; in the 70 class it
cook ttand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-olass, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by the nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. C. SMITH,

SEK» FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST, 7(j

HIGH^OLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED i882.

We have for Private Sale selections ot the fallow.

ing Stock, procured froth the best stride of Great

Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SDITABLE FOR HXGH-CLASS STbD PURPOSES

bolssES.

BLOOD, COAOHEES. TROTTERS, ARABS;
DRAUGHT. PONIES.

Oattlb.

DORHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES, "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, So.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

) EXHIBITI0NP0ULTRY

Supplied to win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'innes and Co*,

PEDIGREE SI'OC K A«ESTS,

105 PITT SrREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES;

resisteHsU "able Address "PEnlbKEJi."

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Hinlily Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

VALIANT i\li4t)52

S. N. STRAUBE,

77 P. o. Address, . . Fresno, «'ol.

Waithanks* Standard

WAGON
SCALES

— EOR-

Hay, Grain,
Produce &c.

tales

STOCK

SCALES

Built with

CATTLE
FENCE.

Portable Scales, Grain & Warehouse Trucks all sizes and descriptions.

B3T See our Scalps Specially made for weighing Jockeys.' "S3

Send for Illustrated Lists to 78

FAIRBANKS & HUTCHINSON, vat * «-.. » mabkct st,. *. f.

FOXHOTTNTL^ PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Price $10 each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter 8t. S. F.

FOR SALE.
Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R— .losie Bow), out of Belle H
(Res — Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

7 W. ». HOWE, 1»27J Bush Street.

THEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggios.

Breaking Carts.

Bohanon Carriage Co., "ch.c'aco:

Send for Cntiilopuo.

SITUATION^ WANTED.

Ab Manager of Stock Breeding Ranch by young
man with experience and good reference.. Accus-
tomed to breaking young horses. Address "Mana-
ger'MWsQfflce, H

y

1888

^foe Ipmiler uw& Mpnxtsmnu.

K

TIME SCHEDULE.

PcBBenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depo
(Townsend Street, between TMrd and Fourth Streets
San Francisco.

In effect September 1, 1888. IA

12:01 e I Cemetery and Menlo Park

7:15 A

8:30 a
10:30 a
•3:30 p

4:30 P
•6:10 P

6:30 p
11H5P

10:30
*3:30P
4::

..San Mateo, Redwood and..
Memo Parle

•10: 02 a
4:36 P
5:42 p
6:40P
J7:50P

..Santa Clara, San Jose, and...
, Principal Way Stations

I 9:03 a

1*10 -02 a

5:12e

6:40F

10 :30 a | Almaden and Way Static ns \ 5 :42 p

t7:$A $ Gilroy, Pajaro, CaetroviUe, I *12.:JJt

4f30P I Salinas and Monterey. j ^g.-ggg

8:30aN

«3:30p[(

..Holllster and Tres Plnos..

,*10:02a

6:40p

I 18:35 p

t7:!?tl J WaisonviUe.AptoB.Soqael ( *J5;?

..(Capltola)and Santa Cruz j" ^|:Jj

t7:50A f
8:30 a -.'•■
*3:30P ("

■vj.Kn . t J Monterey and Santa Crnz, Sunday I I «.«„

t7-60 A| \ Excursion Train j I T«.d5P

o-on , i * Soledad, Paso Robles, TempletonJ i B.n „

8-iUAn(SanLniBObispo)AWay Stationfl.fi A e

A— Morning p.— Afternoon.

♦Sundays excepted. tSnndayeonly tTheatre train Sat-
urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time furnished
by Lick Observatory.

Nearly ail rail line to San Lois Obispo. Only U

Through

miles staging between Terapleton and San Luis
ipo. Tlnie from San FranciBCo 12 hours.

Spfcial Roond-teip Tickets, atredncedrates— to
Gilroy and Paraiso Springs.

Special Notice— Round-trip tickets to the famone
Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Rate. $7.30.

EXCURSION TICKETS.

For Sundays onr,,{ J*Wg™*e3g™i
ForSatorday, ( Sold Satukday and Sdmday only
Sunday "and- good for return until following Mod
Monday, (day, inclusive, at the folio wing rates

Round Trip

Sun.
Tkt.

Sat to

from San

Mon.

Franc-BCo to

Tkt.

$ 50

Mi librae

65

90
1 10

75

1 00

1 25

Redwood

100

1 40

125

1 -50

Menlo Park...

1 25

160

125

1 75

Mount'n "View

1 60

200

150

225

Santa Clara

175

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

San Jose

Gilroy

Hollister

Pajaro ,

Watsonville ...

Aptoa

Loma Prieta...

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Caatroville

Monterey

Sun. Iftto
Tkt.

Si 00
450

5 or

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsent"
street, Valencia-street station, No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH.

72 Superintendent Asst. Pssb. h Tkt. Agr.

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

KE8PECTFITLLT CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bath ins. Shooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE BAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE HOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beantaiul Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of Bhooting
may 1* had In season.

THE BAT OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent <*nd variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the snperioi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport"-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ABE TJNBUBPAS8ED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for Burf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(160x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
AJPTOS. SOQUEL AND SAWTA CBC7.

IB VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)
The Northern Division runs through the countiee
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Crur
and Monterey, each of which abounds in game In greet
variety Notably
Qnall, Pigeon* Snipe, Duck, Geese, Oeer

Lakes PILARCIT08 and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daili
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PURIS
8IMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex.
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA*
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to the lovers
of this manly sport,

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION CF THEIR DObS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge oi
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to Issue CHECKS for all dogB receved In Baggage
Cars.

BS*In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in tranBit.it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Gunstaken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather caseB may he
taken In Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townaend
street, Valencia Station, and No 618 M&rketst.. Grand
Hotel A. H. R. JTJDAH,

O. BASSETT. Ant. P£Si» and Tkt Ag.-n».

Superintendent, 71

'88 —FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRLAWN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE HCNORED AND SIXTY HEAR- OF YOUNG TROTTEBS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty Is made at Fairlawn of raising

STAIXIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish t->
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witli
Hie Greatest Unitormitj.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young Btallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
animal lor sale is printed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. Ail stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest iro»u
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13$, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen {%?>,
Sire of 14 with recordB better than 2 :30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15*; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19j, etc. Limited to 30 mare3 at $100 the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.
AJ-cto (9548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For

Almont Wilkes (9131).

By Almont. dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximus, (5195),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $SO by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; Eg
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
S80 by insurance.

n the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 3»0.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing: Co.

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIBR, or "Chicago" CARTS.

ALSO DEALERS JtN

Exercising, Road,

VILLAGE and

DOG CARTS.

ANTJFACTUKERS OF

CABBIAGES, BUGGIES, FARM and SPRING

WAGONS.

201 and 203 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.

E. E, AMES. Manager. 66

Scud for Catalogues.

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the I
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berbshirea, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDxe prices, and every pig guaranteed. AddresB

70

ANDREW SMITH, Redwood City,

Or at 218 California Street, San Francisco.

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

Bull,

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHERWOOD'S < 'E3XBKA TED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, Damely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A- A., Old Stock, Henrp
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, fn cases of 1 doz. quart bottles each,
Brunswick. Club (Pure Old Rye) and Upper Ten (Very Old and Cnoice).
S3T For excellence, pnrity and evenneBB of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies J nportcd
rbo only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be Improve

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO

• i

SOLE AGENTS,

SAM WBASCISCO, CA11FOBMA

Southern Pacific Co.

(PAOTFIO SYSTEM.)
rrains leave and are dne to arrive at
_ San Francisco.

Froni Oct. 1,

a :00 a u

4:00 p m

.10:30 a M

12:00 M
5:30 pm
9:00 a m
4:30 p M

•4:30 p m
BAG p m

8:io a m
8:00 a m

t4 :00 p m
7:30 a u
3:C0 p m
S;0ii a ii
7.30 A. M
7:3) A M
a .03 A M
3.0) P u
; 30 F M
7:03 P M

•1:03 PM
7:30 A. sj
0:00 a u
3, -00 P u

•4:30 P M

8:00 f si
1:00 a M
4 .00 P m
7'00 P M
18:00 A U
*4:00 P M

IRunday only.
•Sundays excepted

..Calis toga aDd ,N;ipa...,
..Hajwarda and Nilce!"

.lone via Llvcrmore.

..Knight's Landing

-Iilvermore and Pleasanton..
..Los Angeles, Iteming, £1

PaBo and East

..Los Angeles anil Mojave

...Martinez

Milt-n

. .Truckee and Reno

..Ogden and East..

...Red Bin ff via MaryBville

...Redding via Willows _.

..Sacramento, via Benicia

via Livermore.

via Benicia

" via Benicia

' via Benicia. ,.
...Sacramento River Steamers
...Ran Joae

Santa Barbara ...,

Stockton via Livermore'.'^'

" via Martinez

Siskiyou & Portland

Santa RoBa

10 as a M

6:15 p m

2:15 p m

•3:45 p m

7:45 a h

5:45 p -t

9:45 a m

•8:15 a M

8:15 p m
11:45 am

6 IS P H
"5:45 i- m

7 :15 p M
11:16 a u

5:45 pM
7:15 p M
7:15 p u
5:15 p M

11:15 a m
9:45 a m
7:45 a M
6:00 a m
'12:45 p m

'3:45 p ;„
9 as a M
8:45 a m

13:45 P H

12:15 p m:
5:45 p M

1 ' ■ : I -. A X
7:45 a M

10:15 p M
'10:15 A u

LOCAL PERRY TRAINS.

From San Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— *fi;0O— 6:30— 7:00— 7-30— S-OO—
8:20— 9:00-9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11 :0&-1I:30— 12:00-12-30
-1:00— 1:30— 2 M— 2:30-3:00— 3:30-4:00 — 4-30 — 5:un
5:30— R:00 — 6:3n— 7:00— 8:™-9:0O-I0:u0- 11 -00— r'-OO

TO FRUIT VALE, {via East Oakland)-Same as "TO
*¥£& OAKLAND" until 6:au p. m., inciuSiv3, also
at 8:00— 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VAL.E{vla Alameda)— •9:30— r^O-^-OO

10 ALAMEDA— 't^OU— •b:3U— 7:0U— *7:30-»-OO — •8:3^-
9:00-3:30— 10:00— 110^0— 11:00-111:30-12:00— 112-a: —
l:OO-tl:3O-2:0O-J-2:bO-3:U«>-3:3u-4:0O-4:3O-5:0O—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— S:0u— lfi:C0— 11 :00— 12-00

i'O BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY-»6-00—
•6:30 — 7:00— *7:3u— 8:00- €8.30— y;00— 9-30— 10:00—
J10:30— 11:00— tll:30— 12:00- 112:30-1 .00-11 :3n-2-00
12:30—3:00-3:30— 4-00 — 4:30— 6:00-5:30— 6;*"0— 6-30—
7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— 12:u0.

To San Francisco Oallv.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via East Oakland)— G:25-6:5&
—7:^— 7:55-8:25— 8:05—9:25—9:55— 10:25— 10:55- 11:26
II £5—12:25— 12 :55— L:25— 1 :5o— 2 ;2S— 2 :55— 3:25— 3:56
— 4:25—4:55— 5:25— 5:55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— teoo— 9:53.

FROM FRUIT VAJLE (via Alameda*-*,. :U— 5:61 —
J9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND-*5:30- 6:00- (j:30 — 7;0J—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11 x»
12:00—12:30—1:00—1 :30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3 :3C— 4 ^0 —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:20—7:00 — 8:00-9:00 - 9:s8—
10:58.

PROM BROADWAY, OAKLA_NB-9 m nute? later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— "5:30— 6:C0-*6:3P— 7:00 -*7:3'— 8-00
•b:30— 9:00-9:30— 10:00— }10:30- 11:00 —Jll :o0— 12:00—
1 12:30—1:00— 11:30— 2:00— j2:30— 3:C0- 3 :30- 4:00 —
4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:0o— 9:00-10:00—
* ■ :0.".
fl M BERKELETand WEST BERKELEY- »5:25
5:55— •6:25—6:55— *7:25— 7:55— •8:25— 6:55— 0:25— 9:55
— 110:25—10:55-111:25—11:55—112:25— 12:55—11:25—
1:55—12:25—2:55—3:25—3:55—4:25—4:55-5:25—5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55—9:55—10:55.

CREEK ROUTE.

ROM SAIN FKA_N(JIt>CO— *7:15— 9:15—1105— Ida-
3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •60S— 8:15— 10:15-12:15— 2:15-
4:15.

AforMorninfi. P for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. ^Saturdays escei)ted; JSnndaya
only. {Monday excepted.

Standard Time furnished by Lick Obskrvatoby.

1. M. TOWNE,

6^ Gen. Manager.

T. H. WOOU.tlAA,

Gen. Pass. A Ttk Aei.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
tZ Montgomery Street, San Francisco

8PKC1AL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbeen, Hon. J. D. Cabb.

Sacrame nto . Salinas.

J. P. Sabgent, Esa, Hon. John Boeas
SargentB. Colosa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. A. Walbath,

Los AngeleB. Nevada.

J. E. Hagqin, Esq., San Francisco.
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery & Rea, Real
Estate Agents.

Beingthe oldest esiablisbed firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
Important anctim Bales in thiB line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel jutified in claiming unciiunlled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inencv upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us lor Bale.
Private purchaseB and Bales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and ealee
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whoso names are
appended.
67 KIIJ.IP A CO.. 22 Montcomery Street

CHILD'S CARBOLCKVSI.il. SHEEP DI1*

"Patented In Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scau cure. A liquid, soluble iu

cold water. It is absolutely uou*

poisonous.

The cheapest and most effective dip on the mjirket
ine gallon making one hundred gal inns of wash.
Price, $1.25 per gallon.
Special discounts and terms to agents and large
^onsumera. For samples and other Information ap-
ply to
L1M>E A HorUH, Agents for Pacific Cor. t
tie California St., San FruucN< ■■
H

240

%hz fpmte nu& gpovtsnxtm.

Oct. 6

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lour Branch, Feb 14 and 15, 18fl8, The Park r w- n
*rstand third prizes, taking SI, 20ft out of the J?l,5fO cash prizes. \) eating such shooters as C. W Budd, W.
0. urabam (England), Fra^k Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. ''Hurrah for the United StateB,
oetaosethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gnn." — N. Y. Would.

AT SEATTLE, W. T.. June 9. 10 and 11, 1887. the leading prizes and best average were won wilb a
Parker.

AT THE WORLDS TRAP SHOOTING CARNP7<\L, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and 1'est iiverage during the five days-

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO '3 roUHNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O.Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won SOon out of the SI .210 purse offered

At New Orleans. La., The Parker won first prize in WORLD'SCHAMPIONSHIP from such ehotsas
arver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

■HORSE BOOTS

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

NeW YorK Salesroom, 95 C'hajiihcrH St..

Merlftaii. lonn.

5G

HORSE BOOTS, tH

es

oe

RACING MATERIAL CTQ

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street

San Francisco.

J. O'KANE, -

767 Market Street,

San Francisco, Cal.

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Vol. XIII. No 15.
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1888.

An Attractive Home.

According to ideas which prevail among many people, a
"horse-jockey" is an individual who is about as ignorant as and
with no higher aspirations than the animals he rides. As to
possessing cultivated tasteB it is out of the question in their
opinion, and all in the profession are given the Bame rank.
That a large number can thus be classed is unfortunately
true, that a portion of them are far higher than the popular
estimate is also correct. The appended account which ap-
peared in the London World of Sept. 12th is a description of
the home of Tom Cannon, one of the great many celebrated
jockeys of England, and ranking very high as a trainer. In
ujiiiiy respects English systems are better adapted to improve
the intelligence of jockeys than American methods. In both
countries riders of race-horses are mainly recruited from boys
who had small opportunities for education. Picked up
when quite young, the selections usoally made from the
size leing below that of boys of the same age, and showing
in ihe countenance that they are naturally bright. In Eng-
land they are regularly apprenticed, and among leading
trainers, and in large establishments due care is taken in
educating them for the business. Not merely for the duties
they are engaged to perform, but also to fit them for a higher
portion than that of an "exeichiny lad" or even a successful
jockey. Apprenticeship is leeognized there in all pursuits,
un I the master has no trouble to enforce his authority.
There is a wide difference here which it is not necessary to
present in detail.

A wide expanse of downland stretches before you. Very
few buildings are to be discerned about the landscape, which
is, however, rtlieved by fields of ripening grain un the hill-
side a couple of miles away and Ly a long plantation of
trees. Some forty horses, decked with sheets or cloths,
each bestridden by a lad, are slowly walking in a circle; a
good-looking animal with a hogged mane grazes unattended,
and in the middle, looking at the horses as they pass are a
con pie of men. The shorter of the two removes his keen
blue eyes from a thoughtful contemplation of his charges, as
you ride up to his side, and, with a hospitable smile, he
welcomes you cordially to Danebury. This is Tom Cannon,
of whom all must know much if they know anything of the
history of racing during the last quarter of a century, and
these are the "morning horses" — the animals, that is to say,
in active training. His attendant is Olding, a faithful ser-
vant, who haB been in his employment for more than twenty
years, aud who now received instructions to "let them all
canter again," an order conveyed to the boy at the head of
the string. They file off, and as you prefer riding to walk-
ing, Tom Cannon beckons for the hogmanedhack old Duke
of Purnia, you are told, who won the Cesarewitch in 1875,
and has for many years done duty here as a hunter, trainer's
hort^e and in othei capacities; and so you trot off with the
eminent jockey, taking up your station by him at the side of
a poBt which marks the course, and is, like most other
things here, painted with a scarlet and white stripe — the
Danebury colors. Here they come, exhaling the air from
their nostriln, as they canter past, with a resonant sound,
and then they pull up. Five horses that have engagements
close at hand are to gallop six furlongs and then the morn-
ing work will be over, for the striDg had walked and cantered
once before we arrived. Tom Cannon often rides in these
gallops himself, but this morning he will not leave his guests,
and 6C his sons, Tom and Morny, both lads who have shown
more than mere promise of future excellence, George ilawson
(who won the Grand National last Spring, on Playfair), and a
couple of the boys are called, and they are instructed to jump
off und to come along at a good, briBk gallop. Moray'-
Lorse is anything but a pleasant hack, and goes along in a
series of vigorous buck-jumps, which in noway disconcerted
the boy, who has not taken the trouble to kick his ftet into
the irons after being put up on his horse's back. Again, we
lake np our station, and in a few moments the thunder of
approaching hoofs as the five come near tell us what was in
progress, if we could not see. The riders pull up and dis-
mount; we canter to where they stand, and Tom Cannon
listens to and looks over each horse, one after the other.
Then we turn our horses' bead6 toward where the square
tower of Danebury rises not far away, trot paBt the white
rails and stands of Stockbridge Race-Course (home of the
famous Eibury Club}, and so on in the stable-yard where we
surrender our horses to the care of Ben, coachman and fac-
totum.

Passing through a little door in the corner of the yard, you
enter a square gravelled enclosure, of which the house forms

nearly the whole of one side, the Btables, however, being
actually joined on to the dining-room. A huge chestnut tree
spreads its branches over the circular flower-bed which sur-
rounds it; two other sides of the square are stables, and the
fourth side is occupied by the entrance gate (beyond which
you see a lawn-tennis ground), and a bricked pond on which
some ducks are disporting themselves. Half a dozen can-
nons aie placed ronnd the chestnut tree; two more guard
the door, just inside of which stands the telegraph machine,
a necessity in such an establishment as Danebury. The hall
is evidently used as a sitting-room on occasions, for a piano
occupies one corner; by it stands a harp, and on it are a vio-
lin case and a banjo; a fireman's helmet is on the pillar of
the staircase; and on the walls are many pictures of horses,
among which will be noticed Tom Cannon on Robert the
Devil, and the finish for the Epsom Gold Cup between
Robert, Cannon up, and Bend Or, with Archer on his back.
Down a passage to the right is the dining-room, wherein on
the sideboard Blands an admirable silver model of the fight
between Sir Guy of Warwick and Colbran the giant. Sir
Guy's horse has been killed by a desperate slash over the
neck, but the knight is on his feet and dauntlessly faces his
mounted adversary. This was the Stockbridge "Cup" of
1882, won by Tom Cannon's horse Sigmophone, who won the
Richmond Stakes at Goodwood, and would very likely have
carried off the Derby also, but that he unfortunately went a
roarer, thus defeating our host's great ambition to win the
Derby on a horse bred, trained and ridden by himself. Olher
silver cups stand on brackets in the corners of the room. At
one time, when there was a race meeting at Weymouth, Tom
Cannon used to send a horse there every year, and take the
cup almost as a matter of course, and he has secured many
others in all directions till he has accumulated enough mate-
rial to slock a large silversmith's shop. On the wall at each
side of the fireplace are portraits of the master of Danebury
on Shotover, in the Duke of Westminster's yellow jacket, and
ou GeheimniBs, in the late Lord Stamford'B blue and black
belt; facing these is Playfair, George Mawson on his back, in
Mr. E. W. Baird'e light and dark blue hoops. Cannon stand-
ing by; all these three pictures of the Derby, Oaks and Grand
National winners being by Sexty, for whose work Tom Can-
non— wno himself has an excellent idea of sketching — enter-
tains a great admiration. The panels of the doors are to be
noticed also, for Miss Alice Cannon, the eldist of our hosL's
ten children, paints very tastefully, sb, indeed, does Miss
Letty; and since the latter young lady is an accomplished
violinist, while her elder sister plays the harp, a concert is
easily improvised, with Mrs. Cannon at the piano.

And now what will we do till time to go and see the horseB
after they have been done up? "Will we play a game at lawn
tennis? Will we have a little practice at cricket? Shalt we
take our guns and see if we can get a leveret or a few rabbits
up in the "Rings"— a plantation which crowns a neighboring
eminence, the trees being planted on earthen ramparts which
rise tier above tier, and are said to be the graves of innumer-
able Danes, who were killed here in days of yore after a ter-
rible, sanguinary battle with the nativeB. Or will we go and
look at the mares, foals, and stallions? We choose the latter,
and set off, glancing into the drawing-room with its pictnr-
esaue conservatory beyond, and just looking in at the cottage,
a small thatched building behind the house, where Tom
Groom, Cannon's secretary, is at work on the thousand and
one details which are necessary in carrying on an establish-
ment of such magnitude, including as it does a large and well
stocked farm — for Tom Cannon is a breeder of sheep and
other stock, as well as of hoises. Most of the business is
conducted in the cottage, the walls of which are decorated
with pictures and the rules of the Danebury Fire Brigade;
while the table is covered with letterB, Boxing Calendars, a
sample of oats, a pair of spurs, a cap and jacket— the familiar
scarlet and white hoops — and other characteristic litter. A
few words to Mr. Groom concerning the entering of horses
for Sandown, the striking out of one whose legs were found
to be filled, and we set off. accompanied by the big dog Byp
—short for Hyperion— and past through the farmyard, where
we look as critically as complete ignorance of the subject
will allow at the rows of sties, in which pigs of all ages are
beiDg fattened, at the pedigree cows, and at the boys' bulldogs
Peter and Bluey, which are bo handsome, aB bulldogs go,
that a long career of prize-winning is anticipated for them
A few steps more, and we are in the first of the range of
admirably sheltered paddockB planned years ago by Lord
George Bentinck. No sooner does Tom Cannon pasB through
the gate than the mares walk gravely towards us, their foals
gambolling by their sides. There is no timidity about these
young things, who come and poke their delicate little noses
into our hands with the utmost confidence that no harm
would befall them. Here we see Postscript— who won the
Metropolitan, and ran third for the Cesarewitch — Reine
Blanche, Gruach, and a dozen others whose nameB are re-

corded as winners in the Boxing Calendar, and our host tells
us the paternity of the youngsters. One for the moment he
does not recognize, but a tap on the nose and an order
"go and find your mother" sets the long-legged little creature
trotting off to his dam's Bide, and so he is identified. Fol-
lowed by the whole bevy, we pass through the gate into the
next paddock, where the yearling filles are out. Like thtir
young relatives, they immediately surround ub, and their
owner fondles one charming little bay, to whose beautifully
benign countenance he draws attention, while he shakes his
head at another, whose sour and surly expression displeases
him, for Tom Cannon maintains that horses have as much
variety of expression in their face as human beings. The
led about and we were introduced to the gem of the establish-
ment— if he is only as good as he looks— in Tedworth, admir-
ation for whom (and certainly he is a charming colt) does nofe~
prevent us from doing justice to the good looks of the neat
little Gerard, a son of Sweetbread, on whom Tom Cannon
won the Stewards' Cup of 1884 in Mr. Gerard's colors, just
beating Archer on Duke of Richmond after a desperate race,
and their companions. Then we visit the lords of the harem'
St. Michael, Silver, Don Juan, The Devil to Pay, and the
huge Porton; and so we stroll back past the little plot of
ground where bright flowers Bpring above the graves of Bay
Middleton and Crucifix, and of Counterpane, the Prince of
Wales' filly, who dropped dead close to the winning post on
the race-course here while running for Stockbridge Cud.

Tom Cannon does not know how many horses he possesses,
but thinkB about 130 in all. A few he owns in partnership
with Mr. Tom Robinson, of High Wycombe. Mr. E. W.
Baird has some horses here, notably a good-looking Bend Or
colt, which cost nearly £1,000 at the July Meeting, and Play-
fair, who won the last Grand National. Mr. Douglas Heniy
Mr. H. E. Beddington, and one or two other owners are rep-
resented; and for Mr. Leopold de Rothschild the master of
Danebury transformed Aladdin from a useless handicap horse
into a trilliant steeplechaser, and winner of the great hurdle-
race at Auteuil. Nearly all the occupants of the boxes and
paddocks are Tom Cannon's own property, for he breeds
many, and is quite unable to see an auctioneer selling horseB
without bidding.

Cannon's father was a horse dealer at Windsor, and the
boys, Tom and Joseph (the trainer of Clifton House, New-
market), have been among horses ever since they could walk.
A natural aptitude for riding, keen intelligence,"untiring dil-
igence and perseverence enabled Cannon to make his mark
early in life, and his ambition to own a horse or two was
soon gratified. Settling down at Houghton, a few miles from

Danbnry, he became associated with the late John Day at a

time when the last Marquis of Hastings was, perhaps, the
most prominent figure on the turf — and some twenty years
ago married John Day's daughter Kate. George Fordham,
than whom a greater rider of races was never put up into a
saddle, early took a fanoy to the youthful Tom, "my boy,"
as he affectionately called him, and from Fordham's hints
and example he learnt much. Tom Cannon differs from too
many contemporary jockeys, not only because of bis extra-
ordinary coolness and skill, but by reason of the fact, so
prominently brought forward at a recent trial, that through-
out bis career the breath of scandal has never once impeached
his integrity. His patience, good temper and marvelonsly
light hand make him by universal consent peerless on a two-
year-old, though his admirers declare that on horses of all
sorts and in races of every fiind he is unapproachable.
Horses bb a rule do their best for him withont punishment'
and he declares that if you look at a hundred horses he has
ridden in a close finish you will not find spur-marks on three
of them. He bets little, putting sometimes a "pony," more
often ten ponndsj not seldom five, very rarely indeed fifty,
and only on the most exceptional occasion a hundred poundB,
on his own horses. Other people's horses he hardly ever
backs, not believing in the possibility of getting the best of
the ring in the long run. Few living men have had more to
do with the buying and selling of horseB; and yet, with all
bis knowledge, he has let some famous animals go for less
than their value. Gebeimniss was worth much more than
the two thousand guineas which the late Lord Stamford pain
for her, and both Fnllerton and Humewood proved to be al-
so very cheap animals. There are few greater treats for a
lover of the horse than a stroll ronnd five o'clock stables at
Danebury in its master's company. He is full of happy
phrases which precisely express his meaning, and there is a
qniet humor about his shrewd observations. From one yard
we go into another, the spacious, airy boxes seeming endles?,
and as we pass along we are told something abont the pecu-
liarities and performances of their tenants, while the keen
eye of the master notes everything. It is in fact, impossible
to pass a few hours at Danebury withont perfectly under-
standing how it is that Tom Cannon has gained the
and honorable position he occupies in the racing world.

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Rohnerville, Humboldt County, Cal — Ninth
District Fair.

Second Day, Sept. 26th.

The second day oDened most favorably, the grounds and
pavilion were filled with people, and there was just breeze
enough to make it comfortable. There was an excellent
stock parade, and to the lovers of fine stock it was a grand
one indeed, making, as it does the rapid strides, in compari-
son with preceding years, of improvement in breeding.

The first race on the programme was the trot, mile heats,
for a purse of $150 for the three-minute class. The entries
for this race were Daisy Hayward, Prince Moor and Johnny
Moore, but Johnny Moor waB withdrawn leaving Daisy Hay-
ward and Prince Hayward to Btart. They started with Daisy
Hayward slightly in the lead. Prince Hayward broke badly
and lost ground which he failed to recover; Daisy Hayward
winning without effort in 3:09. She easily won the secoLd
heat in 3:08 J.

The next race was a two out of three, mile heats for two-
year-olds for a purse of $125. Posse and Johnny Moor were
the only Btarters, the latter winning in 3:18, 3:15.

The next was a running ra^e, three-fourths mile and
repeat, for a purse of $150, with the following entries:
Thunderbolt, Gray Eigle, Harry B., Maria, Stoneman, Why
Not and Amy B. Why Not and Maria were withdrawn.
The drawings for positions resulted in Amy B. getting the
inside, Harry B. second, Thunderbolt third, Stoneman fourth,
and Gray Eagle on the outside.

A large number of pools were sold on this race, and the
bidding was spirited, with Gray Eagle the choice for $10,
Stoneman $7, Amy B $5, and the field $2.50.

After several trials they were sent off with Stoneman in the
lead, which he maintained throughout, with Amy B second,
and Gray Eigle third; time, 1:20$. After this heat the pools
sold with Stoneman the choice. Stoneman took the second
heut and race easily in 1:19.

Third Day, Sept. 27th.

The trot for the 2:45 class, mile heats, was firBt on the pro"
gramme. Bert Holmes, Electric and Silver Shield started,
Electric being favorite. After a number of attempts they
were tapped off with Electric and Holmes together and Silver
Shield in the rear, which position she kept throughout, barely
saving her distance. Electric and Holmes came in almost
nose and nose, Electric winning. Time, 2:42f.

In the second heat both Silver Shield and Electric broke
badly. The latter came under the wire even with Bert
Holmes, who had trotted without a skip. Some dissatisfac-
tion was expressed at the decision of the judge?, the claim
being made that Holmes should have been given the heat,
The judges decided it was a dead heat between these two.
Silver Shield third. Time, 2:43*.

The horses got off well together for the third and fourth
heats. Bert Holmes won in 2.43£, 2.42, Electiic second,
Silver Shield third.

In the fifth heat Holmes broke and Electric won in 2.43,
Bert Holmes being second, Silver Shield third. The latter
went to the stable, and the remaining two. were sent off for the
sixth heat, with Electric slightly on the lead. Holmes went
to pieces and lost the heat and race, just saving distance.
Time, 2AU.

SUMMARY.
Eobnetvitle, Cat., Sept. 27, 1888. 2.45 class.

Electric 10 2 2 11

Bert Holmes 2 0 112 2

Silver Shield H 3 3 3 JJro

Time, 2:422, 2:43J, 2:42, 2;4*, 2:44i.

On account of the lateness of the hour on which the
above race was finished, and the fact that Silver Shield was
entered in the other trotting race previously assigned for
that afternoon, the second trot was postponed, and the
horses in the half mile and repeat running race were called
on. The starters were Stoneman, and Edith R, Stone-
man being the favorite in the pools. The horses
were flagged off the second time they came up and ran from
the very start neck and neck, passing under the wire a per-
fect tie; time, 51£.

In the second heat Stoneman came in firHt in 53£.

The next heat Stoneman won handily in 54 seconds.

The last race was the Ferndale merchants' stake. The
starters were Restless, Senator, Poscora Jr., and Rackett.
Rackett, an old horse, got away in the lead and held it
throughout, Poscora Jr. second, and the rest strung out away
back. Restless was rnn in to save distance when Rackett
passed under the wire in 3:04.

The second heat was substantially a repetition of the first
heat, Rackett taking the heat and race in 2:56£.
Fourth Day, Sept. 28th.

The first race was a Petrolia special for three-year-olds,
half mile dash. George Crippen entered Roan Dick, W.
Bryant entered Patsy, Fred Watson entered Black Pet.
Black Pet sold the favorite in the pools, with Roan Dick sec-
ond choice.

In drawing for positions Dick secured the inside, and Black
Pet on the outside. They were sent off on the second
attempt well together, but Black Pet took the lead and kept it
to the finish, winning by two lengths in 53£ seconds.
Last Day— Sept. 2Sth.

The free-for-all running race, one and one-fourth mile
dash for a purse of $150, was first on the list. Thunderbolt,
Why Not, Harry B, Maria and Amy B were started from the
three-quarter pole with positions as named above. This
race riroved to be the most interesting one, so far, of them
all.

They passed the judges stand with Thunderbolt in the
lead, Amy B next, Harry B third, Why Not fourth and Maria
fifth. After passing the first quarter pole the little two-year-
old Why Not commenced to creep up on the rest and gained
steadily to the finish, winning with a splendid spurt in 2:21|,
Amy B second, Harry B third. Thunderbolt fourth, Maria
filth.

The next was a trotting race for three-year-olds, mile heats,
two in three, for a purse of $125, postponed from previous
day. Daisy Hayward and Silver Shield started, Daisy, who
had the pole, winning in 2:51. Silver Shield broke badly all
through the heat.

After this heat, Mr. Knight's Patchen, with rnnniDg mate,
trotted a mile in 2:30.

The second heat in the trotting race for three-year-olds was
a repetition of the proceeding one, Daisy Hayward winning
t^e heat and race in 2:48.

The next race was a free-for-all running race, half mile
and repeat for a purse of $150, Stoneman and Gray Eagle
'jtarted. They came under the wire in 54} with Stoneman
jligbtly in the lead.

The next heat was a repetition, Stoneman winniDg easily,
(either horse did more tfian gallop in this heat.

Redding1, Shasta Co., Cal.

First Day— September 18.

There was a good assemblage at the race-track, but as
usual on the first day there was not so great a crowd as on
the days following.

The first speed contest was a running race, half mile and
repeat, for a purse of §50, in which Eugene ParsonB named
Dutchman, D. H. Tigbe Ida Mac, and J. E. Gibson Lady
Vulchen. Dutchman got the pole and a start of about thirty
yards, while Ida Mac balked and backed on to Lady Vul-
chen, Dutchman winning the heat by fifty feet, Ida Mac
second and Lady "Vulchen third. In the second heat Dutch-
man caused considerable trouble and delay in getting a start,
but when be did he got to the winning post in the same
time as in the first heat, winning the race and purse; Ida
Mac second and Lady Vulchen third. In the first heat Ida
Mac was the favorite in the pools, bnt in the second the
Dutchman took her place.

In the second race, three-quarters mile and repeat for a
purse of $100, G. Flitner named Minnie R-; M. McCrim-
mins named Menlo, and J. E. Gibson named Lulu. In the
first heat Menlo got the pole, Lulu the center, and Minnie K.
the outside. The race was won by Minnie R. by a neck.
Time, 1:20. After this heat it was claimed by Beveral who
were heavy in the pools that MeCrimmins, the owner of
Menlo, was putting up money on Minnie R. This report
caused considerable feeling, bnt MeCrimmins denied that
such was the case. After considerable wrangling an appeal
was made to the judges, who ordered Menlo's rider to be
changed; the order was afterwards revoked. The Becond
heat was as close as the first, and caused the most intense
excitement, Minnie R. winning again by a short neck, Menlo
second and Lulu third.

Second Day — September 19th.

There was a much larger attendance at the race track than
on the day before. Fully a thousand people were present.
The first of the evening was a running race, one mile and
repeat, purse $125. D. H. Tighe named s m Ida Mac, J. E.
Gibson named s m Lulu, and F. N. Coombs named br st
Bayswater Jr. At the start Ida Mac got the pole, Bayswater
in the center and Lulu the outside. In the first heat Lulu
won in 1:53, beating Ida Mac six lengths and distancing
Bayswater. In the second heat Lulu again beat Ida Mac by
Bix lengths, winning the race in 1:56.

The next was a trotting race, one mile heats 3 in 5, for all
horses that never beat 2:35. Purse $200. J. W. McDowell
named b g Lohengrin and Marshall & Merrill named b m
Bird. Bird got the pole, and in the first heat won by two
lengths. Time, 2:37. Second heat Lohengrin won by a
neck. Time, 2:35. Third heat Lohengrin won again by a
neck. Time, 2:34. Fourth heat Lohengrin won by a length,
winning race and purse. Time, 2:33.

Third Day — Sept. 20th.

The throng at the pavilion in the evening waB greater
than ever. The address delivered by Francis Carr on the
resources and development of Shasta county was listened to
with great attention and highly applauded. The attendance
at the race-track was greater than ever, the grand stand being
crowded to its utmost capacity.

The first race on the programme was a trotting race, one
mile heats, 2 in 3, free for all horses owned in Shasta county,
purse $75. D. Kirkpatrick named b sfc Harry Z, and J. H.
Hacke named b g Bay George; won by Bay George, Harry
Z distanced in the first heat; time, 3:24.

The next was running race, single dash of one mile, free
for all, purse $75. E. Flitner entered br m Minnie R., and
M. MeCrimmins entered b g Menlo. In this race, through
a misunderstanding on the part of riders, one dash was made
round the track which counted for nothing. When really
sent away Minnie R. and Menlo made a beautiful start and
kept up a close race to the finish, Minnie R. winniDg by a
length; time, 1:48}.

Then came the event of the day — a match race, 660 yards
single dash, purse $600; J. F. Gibson named Johnny Allen
and Ed Lee named Bones. This race was for blood and
excited great interest. They got off together and Bones won
the dash by a length in 37 seconds. In the pools Johnny
Allen was the favorite until Bones came on the track when
the latter quickly went up in the pools.

Fourth Das — September 21st.

The attendance was better than on any previous day. The
race wbb a novelty race, tree for all, purse — first quarter mile
$35, half mile $40, three-quarters mile $40, one mile $75.
E. Flitner named Minnie R., Ed. Lee named Sage Brush, J.
"W. Dowell named Little Cap, M. MeCrimmins named Menlo
and F. N. Coombs named Bayswater Jr. Minnie R. got the
pole, and a splendid start was made. Little Cap reached the
quarter-pole first, and at the half-mile post Sage Brush was
ahead. Minnie R. reached the three-quarter pole and the
wires in advance of her contestants, winning the two heavieBt
purses. Time, 24 seconds, 50 seconds, 1:18! and 1:45.

The next was a trotting race, free for all, one mile heats 3
in 5, purse $600. D. Kirkpatrick named Harry Z., J. W.
Dowell named Lohengrin, and Marshall & Merrill named
Bird. The first heat was won by Lohengrin, Bird second,
Hairy Z. distanced. Time, 2;37. The next three heats were
won by Bird, winning the race and purse. Time, 2:36£, 2:38
2:39. Lohengrin was the favorite in the pools, and there
were some heavy bettiDg on the outside.

The third was a running race, single dash of a half mile,
free for ail, purse $100. E. Flitner named Minnie R., M. S.
Gregory named Barney G., Ed. Lee named Bones, and J. W.
Dowell named Little Cap. ThiR was a close race, and Little
Cup, to the surprise of many, came in first, winning the race
and purse, Minnie R. second. Time 54 seconds.

"Gentlemen," said he, "I am something of a Bportaman,
as you know, and fond of experimen ling with new brands of
powder. I once teBted s^me that proved rather remarkable.
I put in a fair charge and plenty of shot, and blazed away on
a target about a hundred feet away. When the smoke cleared
away I didn't see a mark on the target. This seemed incon-
ceivable, for I flatter myself I can hit a three-foot target. I
walked over and looked at it. Not a scratch on it. I filled a
pipe, lighted it, and thought about it. It wasn't possible I
could have missed so completely, JuBt then there was a lit-
tle humming in the air, and a rattling on the target. I
looked at it, and found it covered all over with shot. This
was strange. It puzzled me. But at laBt the truth broke
upon me. I scratched my head, and remarked to myBelf,
"Great Scott, but that's slow powder!" The barkeeper
gazed blankly at the orowd from a corner. The brown cat
mewed piteously, and strove to squeeze out of a broken
window into the cold, oold storm. The wonder was the man
was not bit by his own shot when looking on the target,

Yreka, Siskiyou County, Cal.— Tenth District
Fair-

On "Wednesday, Oct. 3, 188S, the ninth annual fair of the
10th Agricultural District began at "Xreka and was largely
attended, the weather being delightful all the week, though
quite warm during the middle of the day. The rain of about
ten days Bince made the track good for fast going, although
rather dusty. The display of stock was much better than
last year, principally horBea and cattle.

First Day — Wednesday, Oct. 3d.

Race No. 1, running, half mile and repeat, free for all,
puree $100. Entries, Little Cap, Minnie R., Bessie Burke
and Bones. Little Cap and Bessie Burk ran a dead heat,
Minnie third, and Bones last; time :50. Little Cap won the
second heat by three feet, Bessie second, Minnie third, and
Bones again bringing up the rear. Third and last heat,
Minnie pressed Little Cap more closely than in the last heat,
but the latter came under the string first by only six inches,
the others well up; time, :51. In this race the pools sold:
Minnie $20, to $15 for the field.

Raoe No. 2, trotting, mile heats, 2 in 3, free for all horses
owned in the district prior to April 1st, 1888, that have never
beaten 3 minutes; purse $150. Lady Beach and Stemwinder
were entered for thiB race. The former won easily in 2:33£,
distanoing Stemwinder.

SECOND DAY.

Thursday, Ootober, 4th — First race, running, one mile and
repeat; parse $200. Menlo, Jubilee and Bessie Burk were en-
tered and started in this race. There was considerable
chopping in the pools, each horse selling as favorite. In
drawing for position Menlo got the inside, Jubilee second,
and Bessie was placed on the ontside. Jubilee led to the three-
quarter pole, when the others collared him, and it was a rat-
tling race down the homestretch. Bessie showed under the
wire first, inl:48£, Menlo second and Jubilee a good third.

Second heat — Bessie showed up very lame to the regret of
her owners, backers and many admirers. Menlo was also
lame, bnt did not show as much "distress aB Bessie. After
considerable scoring the horses were sent off, and ran well to-
gether to the head of the stretch, when Menlo and Bessie
pulled away, and there was a game and immensely exciting
contest to the finish. Menlo came under the wire first by a
neek; time 1:51.

Third heat — Only Menlo and Bessie started. Menlo won
in 1.53.

Second race — The next in order was a trotting race, 3 in 5;
purse $2h0; in which LadyBeach, Bird, Zilophone and Altena
started. In the pools Bird was favorite the otherB bringing
good prices. After some scoring a good start was obtained and
the horses went off for the first heat. Altena went to the quar-
ter first, the others well up, and at the half the same positions,
and from there home it was a very spirited contest. On the
stretch Altena went off her feet twice, but gathered quickly,
losing no ground, and was first to reach the string, the
others all being well up; time 2:33.

In the second heat the horses all showed up well, and were
sent off at a fair start. Altena again took the lead and cut
out the work. This was a grand struggle and the horses
came under the wire in the following order: Altena, Zilop-
hone, Bird, Lady Beaoh; time 2:32, the fastest time made on
the track, the Walbridge mare having "lowered the time on
the previous day. Altena took^the third heat in 2:34.

Late in the afternoon on aocount of the sudden death of
the President of the Society,, Wm. McConnell from apoplexy,
the races not yet called were postponed until the following
day as a mark of reBpect.

On the next day the programme was commenced before
dinner, to get through with the postponed races, stock dis-
play and regular advertised races ior the day, under the
management of JameB Vance who had been elected by the
Directors to act as President, until the dose of the Fair. _j
Third Day.

Friday, Oct. 5th— First race, three-fourths of a mile, single
dash, free for all two-year-oldB; purse $150. with the follow-
ing entries and starters: "Wild Robin, Jamboree, Arch and
Blue Jay. It was a close and spirited contest. Wild Robin
was the most speedy and won in 1:25.

Second race — The trotting race, two in three, for four-year-
olds and under, was called with but two animals to Btart,
namely: Vance's Aggie F and Swan's Susie H. The latter
won in 2:54£.

Third race — The running race, three-eighths of a mile, ex-
cited much interest. In the pools the horses sold as follows:
Little Cap, $8; Barney G., $5; Bones, $3; Ruby, $2.50.
The horses came under whip and spur from start to finish.
Barney won in :36, Little Cap second, with the others close
np.

Fourth race — The last race for this day was a quarter of a
mile contest in which Little Cap, Barney G and Frenchy
started. Little Cap won in :23, the best time ever made on
the track.

Fourth Day-

Saturday, Oct. 6th — First race, running, single dash of
one mile, free for all; purse $100. Entries: Minnie R. and
Jubilee. This was a good and exciting raoe in which Jubilee
led to near the three quarter pole, when Minnie came up,
and they came down the home stretch at a rapid pace, but
Minnie out-footed the gelding, and won by a length in 1:50 J.

Second raoe— The next race was the 2:30 clasB free for all;
purse $600. The entries were Altena, driven by Peacook;

Lady W., driven by Sutherland: Bird, driven by ;

Lohengrin, driven by MoDonald.

Altena led to the half-mile pole in 1:20, through Lohen-
grin's running Lady W. was caught in a pocket, from which
her driver could not extricate her until they swung into the
home stretch, too late to win the heat. Bird took the heat in
2:36, Lady W. Becond, Altena third, and Lohengrin dis-
tanced for running.

Second heat — Bird led to the quarter in :38; these posi-
tions were maintained to the half, which was made in 1:16,
from this point the paoe was increased, and Bird oamo home
in 2:31, the fastest time ever made on this track, Lady W.
being second and Altena well up at the finish.

Third heat— The third heat was trotted in 2:32$, Altena
was off her feet a number of times in thiB heat, and al-
though she came in ahead, there was a lively dispute as to
whether Bhe Hhould be given the heat. The judges, how-
ever, after long conference, decided to give her the heat.

Fourth heat— Altena and Bird only started for the fourth
heat. Altena won by a close shave in 2:35.

Fifth heat— In the fifth heat Bird went off his feet badly,
from some cause, on the firBt turn, and got away 'off on
the outside of the track. On the back stretch and around
the last turn he closed up the gap, but flew to pieces again
when near the stand, Altena won the beat and raoe; timg
2:37.

1888

lite

ImtTjer and j&portsnrott.

SUMMARY.
Yreka, Cal., Oct. 6, 1888—2:30 class, trotting, purse 3600.

Altena ■ Peacock 3 3 111

Bird 112 2 2

LadyW Sutherland 2 2 3 dr

Loheugrin McDonald dis

Time, 2:36, 2-31, 2:32$, 2:15, 2:27.

Last race, five eighths of a mite, Tunning. Joe Hooker,
Little Cap and Barney G., were started in the order named.
Little Cap was hard chased, but wen; time not reported to us.

Susan ville,

Lassen County,
Fair.

Eleventh District

First Day, September 26-

The first race, the 3 minute class, as announced in the
speed programme, was declared off, and a special parse
of ^300 substituted for E. Smith's br s Engineer, Tom
Raymond's b g Klamath, and J. D. Byers' b s Duster.
Duster, whose driver was H. Gore, drew the pole, Klamath,
driven 'by Tom Raymond, second, and Engineer driven by
John Bransford was placed outside. Pools sold at $20 to $8 on
Engineer over the field.

The horses got away with Duster in the lead . Just after
passing the half Eogineer drew to the front which position
be maintained, winning in 2:43£, Duster a good second, and
Klamath not far in the rear. In the second heat Eogineer
took the lead at once, and won the heat in 2:45$, Duster
second, Klamath third. The third heat, which decided the
race, was won by Engineer, although Duster made a good
race, leading during the third quarter and finished second,
Klamath third.

The nest race was for two-year-olds, trotting best two in
three for a purse of 3300, District horses only being admit-
ted. Entries were made as follows: J. D. Byers named g m
"Effie G," E. P. Smith named b s "William B," J. S. Carter
named gg "J. C." Effie winning in 3:02A, William B. sec-
ond, J. C. third. In the second and last heat Effie led from
the start, winning in 2:58.

The mile dash was declared off and the day's proceedings
closed with a running race, $ mile and repeat, purse §250,
free for all.

James Henry named s m Duster, W. M. Osborn named
g g Silver Tail; M. Snyder named b s Jake Snyder; J Steven-
son named b s San Luis Obispo.

Pool selling was lively on this race, San Luis Obispo being
the favorite in the first heat.

Silver Tail drew the pole, Jake Snyder second, San Luis
Obispo third, and Duster outside. Jake Snyder won in 24,
Duster secoud, San Luis Obispo third. Silver Tail fourth.

Jake Snyder now sold favorite in the pool box at the rate
of $20 to $6 for the field. A protest being entered againBt
the rider of San Luis Obispo, Samuel Cooper was substituted
for E. Blunkall.

The horses again got away easily, Jake Snyder winning
the second heat and the race in 23i, San Luis Obispo second,
Duster third, Silver Tail fourth.

Second Day— Sept. 27

The first race for the day was tbe 2:30 class trotting, best
three in five, for a purse of ?500. G. A. Dougherty named
b s Victor by Echo; F. E. Keating named g g Sensation by
Peacock; J. D. Byers named g m May Queen by Gray
Buck. May Queen drew the pole, Victor second, Sensation
outside.

The first four attempts were unsuccessful, but at the fifth
trial the horses got away at a furious pace, beginning the
best Td.ce ever seen north of Sacramento. May Quean led
down to the quarter pole with Victor close on her heels, and
Sensation some distance behind; the quarter was reached in
36i. After passing the quarter, the mare fell behind, but
Victor still retained his lead, reaching the half in 1:12. Sen-
sation^ now rapidly lessened the gap. but the same relative
positions were retained to the three-quarters, May Queen far
behind, and down the homestretch under the wire, Victor
winning in 2:22i, Sensation second, May Queen shut out.

In the second" heat the horses were sent off well together.
Sensation soon took the lead of half a length over Victor,
which was maintained to the finish, reaching the quarter in
36J; half in 1:10; three-quarters in 1:46 and the finish in
2-22

The third and fourth heats were also won by Sensation,
whothus took the race. Third heat.- Quarter 36J, half, 1:12$;
three-quarters was reached with the horses neck and neck.
The excitement was now intense, and large bets were made on
the result, which for a time was doubtful, but Sensation
proved a little too fast for the bay and won in 2:24.

Fourth heat: Quarter 37, half 1:13, and won by Sensation
in 2:25, the latter thuB winning the race.

This was undoubtedly the best race ever trotted in Northern
California, and it is largely due to the superior condition of
the track that such good time was made.

SUMMARY.
Susanville, Sept. 27. 1888. 2.30 class, trotting. Purse 3500.

F E Heating's p e, Sensation, by Peacock 3 1 1 1

e'.A. Dougbertj'B b s. Victor, by Echo 12 2 2

J D. Byers g m May Queen, by Gray Duck dis

Time, 2.22i; 2.22; 2.21; 2.24.

The second race was a mile and repeat, running, parse
$500. D. Dennison naned b g Dave Douglas; J. Holland
named b m Nettie Moak; J. Dyson named b g Lige Clark; A.
Y. SteveDson named b m Avondale.

In the first heat Avondale led throughout, winning in 1 :45§,
Dave Douglas second, Lige Clark third, Nettie Moak dis-
tanced.

In the second heat the horses got off well together and
remained bunched up to the quarter. Dave Douglas in the
lead, Lige Clark, second Avondale behind. The gap between
Avondale and the leaders was considerably lengthened at the
quarter, while the first two were very close together. These
positions were retained to the close, Dave Douglas winning
in 1:47, Lige Clark second, Avondale third, Lige Clark
having failed to secure a heat was sent to the stable.

In the third heat the rider of Avondale was removed and
E. Nelson substituted. The two contestants went down to
the quarter neck and neck. By the time the half was reached
Dave DungUs had forged ahead half a length, which position
as leader he retained to the close, winning the heat and race
in 1:45£.

The attention of the audience was next claimed by the dis-
trict yearlings, who were to trot for a purse of $250, half
mile heats. G. H. Dougherty named B B H by Victor; E.
P. Smith named bl m Samantha by Engineer; J. S. Carter
named g s Thurmau by Victor. Thurman took the lead
from the start and retained it to the finish, Samantha coming
in second and B B H third. Samantha won the second and
third heats, thus winning the race.

The next race on the programme was the the three-quarter
mile dash, free for all, purse $400, in which J. K. Cain had
entered Molly McShane; D. Dennison b m Haidee; J. Dyson
b s Snuff Box and A. V. Stevenson s m Susie S. Mollie
McShane got off in the lead closely followed by Snuff Box
with the other two several lengths behind, Mollie held her

own for the half mile but Haidee and Susie S closed up and
passed the leaders. Mollie McShane now fell behind with
Haidee leading Susie S second, and Snuff Box third, and in
order they came under the wire.

Third Day, September 28.

The afternoon exeroises began with the pacing and trotting
race, 2:25 class; mile heats, 3 in 5, purse $600. F. E. Seat-
ing named b g Ned and G. A. Dougherty, b s Victor. As
only two horses were entered, they were started for the en-
trance mooey. In the first heat the horses got away at tbe
second attempt, Ned leading by a length and a half. As the
horses approached the quarter, which was reached in 37i,
Ned broke badly and Victor passed on several lengths ahead.
Soon after passing the half, reached in 1:13, Ned again closed
up and passed. As they neared the three quarter pole the
trotter again showed what was in him by forging ahead and
winning the heat with comparative ease in 2:26}.

In the next heat, Victor add Ned got away well together,
but Victor led by the time the quarter was reached, Ned
pacing well, but losing greatly whenever he broke. He les-
sened the gap considerably up to the three-quarter pole, but
again breaking, fell several lengths in the rear. Victor re-
tained his lead down the home stretch and trotted at an easy
gait under the wire in 2:28A.

In the third heat Victor led from the start, Ned gaming
whenever steady, but breaking frequently. Victor won the
heat, race and first money.

SUMMARY.
Susanville, Cal., Sep. 28, 1888. Pacing and trotting, 2;25 class, $600.

G. A. Dougherty's b s Victor, by Echo Ill

F, E. Keatlng'a bgNed,p*cer 2 2 2

Time, 2:26-1, 2:28*, no time for last hoat reported to us.

Sandwiched with the preceding were the heats of the
special trot, for a purse of $400. E. P. Smith named b a
Engineer; J. D. Byers named b s Duster: C. H. Lawrence
named gs Maxwell. Duster drew the pole, Engineer second,
Maxwell outside.

In the first beat at the stand, Maxwell started in the lead,
Engineer Becond, Duster third. Up to the half, reached in
1:20£, the horses were neck and neck, but Engineer forged
ahead and won the heat in 2:39$, Maxwell second, Duster
third.

In the second heat Engineer showed his metal soon after
passing the half, and took the lead, which position he
retained throughout, winning the heat in 2:39, Maxwell
second and Duster third.

A protest being entered by Jack Adams against the driver
of Maxwell, Dan Dennison was substituted for the third
heat. Engineer was ahead at the start, Duster second. En-
gineer, however, broke and Duster passed him. The latter
held his place nearly to the three-quarter pole when Engi-
neer and Maxwell both passed him. The horses held their
positions down the homestretch, Engineer winning the heat
and first money in 2:43£, Maxwell second. Duster third.

Sensation had a walk over in the 2:40 class.

The next race was the three-quarter mile dash, for a purse
of $250, in which J. Q. Anderson had entered g m Baby
Bunton; J. Dyson Lige Clark, J. Stevenson San Luis Obispo,
and Mr. M. T. "Walters Alf&rrow. Lige Clark drew the pole,
Alfarrow second, Baby Bunton third and San Luis Obispo
outside. The horses started with Bunton in the lead, but
she was not speedy enough and soon fell behind. Alfarrow,
who was the favorite in the pool box, led, Lige Clark follow-
ing close upon him. The position of the leaders were not
changed, the horses coming under the wiie with Alfarrow in
the lead, Lige Clark second, Baby Bunton third and San Luis
Obispo unplaced. Time, 1:I8|.

One and one-half mile dash was the next thing on the
programme, free for all, for a purse of §850, in which D. Den-
nison had entered Haidee; J. Dyson Snuff Box and Ottawa.
Haidee drew the pole, Snuff Box second and Ottawa outside.
Thelhorses were easily started, Haidee taking and retaining
the lead from tbe start. The half was reached in 0:55. Hai-
dee won first money, Snnff Box second and Ottawa third.

A ranning race, mile dash, parse $300, followed immedi-
ately after. For this trial, D. Dennison had entered s m
Blue Bonnet; J. Dyson, b gLige Clark; A. Y. Stevenson, b m
Avondale; and M. T. Waters, Alfarrow. The betting in the
pool box was heavy and largely in favor of Alfarrow. The
horses were well bunched to the quarter^, reached in 25J, but
at the half, reached in 50. Alfarrow forged ahead and won in
the very good time of 1:44J, Blue Bonnet second, Avondale
third, and Lige Clark fourth.

Napa and Solarjo Pair.— Napa, October 2—6.

Fibst Dat— Oct 2d.
The first race was run between Notidle and Welcome.
They scored but once, and through the whole heat, under
whip and 6pur, they were side by side; Notidle won in 1:16.
The second heat was almost a repetition of the first, Notidle
winning the heat and race in 1:18.

SUMMARY.
Napa Oct 2— Sunning Race-Free for all, Three-quarters of a mile
and repeat. $26 entrance, $l\l forfeit; *200 added; «50 to second
horse.

Notidle J I

Welcome A A

Time, 1:16, 1:18.

The second race was a mile dash between Jack Brady,
Nabean, Lucifer and Bessie Shannon. They came under the
wire in the order named in 1:45 J.

The third was a trotting race, with the following
entries: Cora C, Colema, Mambrino Chief and Budd. Four
heats were trotted sandwiched in between the heats of the
fourth race. It was not finished, four heats only being
trotted. The firBt was won by Cora C, the second by Budd,
the third by Cora C, and fourth by Budd, and then darkneBB
came on and the race was continued until next day. The
time in these heats was 2:35*. 2:34, 2:39 and 2:33. CoraC.
was the favorite, the other horses being sold in the field.

The fourth race was between Ben Ali and Elector, and was
won easily bj the former in three straight heats in 2:27, 2:28
and 2:30J.

SUMMARY.

Ben Ali by G. M. Patcben \\\

Elector by Electioneer * 22

Time, 2:27, 2:28, 2:20J.

Second Day— Oct. 3d.
It was estimated that there were four thousand people at
the race track. The firBt race on the programme was the un-
finished trot between Cora C, Budd and others. Cora C won
handily in 2:33$.

SUMMARY.

CoraCbyWbippleton \ a \ J \

Budd 2 1 -i 1 i

AIho started, Colema and Mambrino Chief.

Time, 2:35}, 2:34, 2:39, 2:33, 2:33J.

The next on the programme was the trot between Lillie
Stanley and Woodnot. Pools sold at the rate of $100 to f 10
in favor of the last named. The horses got away with an

even start for the firBt heat. Lillie Stanley took the lead and
maintained it to *he end. Woodnut not going steadily and
it seemed as thoagh the pace was too fast for him. Libia
trotted steadily and dew around the turns like a bird. She
came under the wire a winner by a length in the splendid
time of 2.17A.

Stanley stock went up a little, but Woodnut was still tho
favorite. In the second heat Stanley was unsteady, breaking
badly on the first turn, and also on the back stretch. Wood-
nut won in 2.22J.

The third and fourth heat wa> repetitions of tho second,
the time being 2 22 in both heats. The Napa people expect-
ed the result and but few lost anything on the race. It
showed beyond question that Lillie Stanley was a great mare
and with another year's work will be able to complete with
the fastest horses on the track.

SUMMARY.

Li Hie (Stanley, by Whi ppleton, dam Dolly McMunn 1 2 1 1

£. C. Holly's cb b, Woodnnt, by Nutwood, dam AdJie 2 1 2 2

Time, 9:17V, 2:22J, 2.22.2-22.

The pacing race was won by Gold Leaf in three straight
heats easily, in 2 :2U, 2:24 and 2:15, the last heat breaking
tbe world's record for three-year-olds.

The last race was for the 2:40 class, Van, Mortimer and
Mambrino Chief Jr. being the contestants, Van the favorite.
Burton won the first and second heats however, and theu
the betting changed, Burton being the favorite. The third
heat was declared no heat as the horses went without the
word and did not come back when called. Burton had a bad
start but came in abend. The heat was trotted over and
Burton again won. The time was 2:40$, 2:33£ and 238%.
Fourth Day, Sfptember 5.

The races were fully up to the excellent standard that has
obtained all through the meeting. The first was a race for
two-year-oldg, best two in three in which Captor and Wash-
ington were the contestants. The result was as follows:

Captor 123

Washington 2 11

Time. 2:48, 2:44*, 2:51*.

The next was the 2:25 class, Ben Ali, Alio and Franklin
being the entries. Franklin was a hot favorite at $25 to $6
for the other two, but after the second heat this order was
^versed. The summary is as follows -

Ben Ali 2 21 11

Franklin 13 3 3 3

Alio 31222

Time. 2:25i, 2:221, 2^23|, 2:25, 2:233.

In the 2:30 race Flora B won in three straight heats
without much effort. Time, 2:33, 2:30, 2:30.

The Two-Minute Horsa-

A good deal is being said just now about the coming two-
minute trotter, and intelligent breeders have expressed the
opinion that by the year 1908 we shall have reached that
rate of speed, while 2:20 performers will be as plenty as the
2:30 performers are to-day. If the 2.00 trotter is ever pro-
duced the whole credit must not be given to the advanced
breeding. The best tracks are each year improved and
made faster. Manufacturers of supplies are not standing
still, but are studying tojna be lighter, easier ruuniDg and
better balanced vehloles. Harness-makers each year add
some desirable idea to the many excellent oneB which im-
prove the harness. Better bitting and hanging up of horses
is practiced, for no intelligent driver can handle horses any
length of time and not learn much. These facts have much
to do with landing so many horses 'n the charmed circles.

Let me not be misunderstood. I do not wish to imply that
breeding has not advanced. What I do mean is that just as
the science of breeding becomes clearer to the man engaged
in it the science of harnessing, hanging up, bitting and track
making is becoming better understood. Goldsmith Maid
was, in my opinion, the greatest race horse ever bred, and I
believe with the same track, harness, sulky, bitting and
driving she could have trotted eqnal to Maud S.'s mark, and
have done it in a race against other horses — not against time,
as Maud S. did. The 2:14 of Goldsmith Maid waB placed to
her credit in a race, while the 2K)85 of Maud S. was in an
exhibition mile.

The marked improvements in tracksand racing equipments
did not commence over ten years ago. Tracks were repaired
when defective, but road-making was an art unknown in the
days of the Maid. The improvements since ber day have
been marvelous. Flora Temple made her record of 2:19} in
1859, and it was seven years before this mark was beaten.
Breeding unaided had to do it. for, as I said, little was then
known about making tracks fast. Seven yearslater the great
Dexter came oat and took 2\ seconds from the mark. Seven
years of unaided breeding to add 21 seconds to the speed of
the trotter. This record (2:17J) was lowered by Goldsmith
Maid in 1871, four years later, when ehe trotted in 2:14.
Then began the track and equipment improvements. But it
was not until 1878 that her mark was beaten, and then only
three-quarters of a second by Earns. St. Julien came out
the year later, and over the improved track, and bitched in
the latest improved style, he lowered the record two seconds,
and 2:1 1^ was given to the world. The following year Maud
S. scored 2:10, a second better, and it took four years to beat
that. Jay Eye- See in 1884 trotted in 2:10, and the following
day Maud S. went out and trotted in 2:08£.

There is nothing on which to base the belief that 2.0S1 will
be beaten this year, although the tracks are faster than ever
before. Thus, then, in 30 years 11 seconds of speed has been
gained for the trotter. If the recordjs not beaten this year
the gain in 18 years from the time of Goldsmith Maid's record
made in 1871, jast 5J seconds, less by half a second than was
odled to the speed in the 12 years preceding. This doos not
show thai, with all our improved tracks and equipments, and
oi:r boasted knowledge of breeding, we are going backward.
But it does show that after a certain rate of speed is
reached, to go beyond requires years of patient waiting.
That half second knocked from 2.03J is more increase than
two seconds from 2.20

If the lower down we get the slower the fractions are
erased, and if it took 18 years to gain 5} seconds, how long
will it take to wipe out the 83 betwern 2 0SJ and 2,00? Twen-
ty years? The 2.20 horses may be as plenty 20 years from
now as 2 30 horses are to-day; but tbe 200 horse will not be
on the turf then, We can only judge by what has been done
in the past. No one would welcome the 2.00 horse quicker
than I, but I cannot conceive how, with the ratio of gain won
in the past staring us in the face, we are to look for the big
stride in so few years.— H. L. Hi.ves in Cultivator and Coun-
try Gentlemen.

Mr. Haggle's filly Daruna was cut down in her race at tho
Gravesend track, and her injuries may prevent her running
again this season. This is a serious Iopb to th<
stables, as the fitly had just been got into excellent
shape, and would bay© woo many races for Mr, H

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Oct .13

"Enforce the Rules-'

Some weeks ago an editorial under the above "head" was
published, and in a late issue of the Sporting World there is
a review of the trotting meeting at Philadelphia, a portion of
which is appropriate. The rule forbidding "loud shouting"
is clear enough, although the limit of the fine, §25, that
can be imposed is altogether inadequate, and the other
penalty "suspension during the meeting" is also too lenient.
Still by fining for every loud shout the maxim amount,
counting each distiuot reverberation of the voice, a three-
quarter-of-a-mile-halloo, or rather series of hulabaloos, would
be somewhat expensive. A chance for being placed last
would be more effective, however. It is not often that this
rale is broken in California, and others which are frequently
infringed of more importance:

In the very first race that was trotted the number of a horse
that had finished quite a long way behind was about to be
hung out as the winner of the heat when an outsider called
attention to the mistake, and it was rectified just in time. In
the same race two other horses were wrongly placed in the
books, and again the proper change was made later, on when
the matter was called in question. These, however, were
trifling errors compared with what was done on the last day.
It is not in order for me to go into a long discussion of the
proper application of the rule governing running during a
heat. It is enough to say that in Goldsmith's hands J. B.
Richardson trotted more steadily and did less running than
in auy race I have Been him go since he responded to the bell
call at Cleveland nine weeks ago. John Splan was quick to
take advantage of the incapacity of the judges, and he had
scarcely got into the sulky to drive Protection against the
horse that had so many times defeated him than he pro-
ceeded to pave the way for creating a strong prejndiceagainst
his opponent. Everybody felt that Richardson and Protec-
tion would virtually have a straggle by themselves for ihe
Hrst money in the 2:27 class. Protection gotaway well in the
first he-it and trotted a good mile, and defeated Richardson
pretty well on his merits except for the fact that Splan
exerted his full long power for three-qnarters of a mile, and
it is probable that Richardson would have gone more steadily
had not the hot headed fellow been disturbed by the steady
war whoop that soanded in his ear up the backstretch aud
round into the straight.

Goldsmith went up, made a Btrong protest against the un-
necessary shouting, and the jadges seemed disposed to pro-
tect Riohardson against that sort of disturbance. After
Splan had got the second heat he was in good spirits. He
made one of his best drives in the third mile, for he knew
that Richardson was getting better all the time. Protection
was a tired horse after the first half of the third head, and
the break he made when Richardson got to his necktie near
the third quarter was Bimply from leg weariness. Then the
great track lawyer resorted to his old tactics of laying up a
heat and preparing for a desperate effort in the fifth innings.
Everybody knew that the race was for blood. The memory
of Governor Hill's defeat at Hartford, coupled with earlier
discomfitures, made Splan the more determined to win this
race by hook or crook. He had a good horse for the fifth
heat, aud Protection showed that he was not wanting in
gameness, but only required a little more speed to make the
victory sure. It is a question whether a driver has a right to
abandon an outside position and take his place immediately
behind a pole horse, as Splan did in scoring for the fifth
heat. However, that did not greatly matter, though it en-
abled him to get away mach better than he could otherwise
have done, for Richardson went off much better than the
rest, that Protection, by sticking close behind him, passed
the rest of the party almost as soon as the leader did. It
would have aroused the jealousy of Buffalo Bill's most stal-
wart Indian brave had he been present to listen to the wild
war whoop that rang out on the evening air as Splan repeat-
ed his earlier performs uee of yelling like a Sioux chief on
tho war path.

It seems to ms there can be no doubt that this was the
principal cause of the break that Richardson made about
half way up the back stretch. Goldsmith seemed to have
fall control of the horse, and he is the first driver I have seen
behind him who could at once take him back when the
thoroughbred in the gelding's veins getB the upper hand of
him. Nobody could have more faithfully obeyed the rule
than Goldsmith did, for he took such a strong hold of Rich-
ardson that Protection trotted right past him, though the
son of Wilkes can run a two minute gait if his head is loose.
When the horse settled he came very fast and, though Splan's
shouting caused him to make a short skip as he swung into
the homestretch, he landed at once and fairly out trotted
Protection to the wire. When Splan got out of the sulky it
was a couple of minutes before he had breath and voice
enough to make himself heard by the judges. When his old
time volubility returned he was aB eloquent as Bob Ingersoll
himself, and while this method of trying to win a race is not
the most honorable iu the world, it must be conceded that
Splan is facile princeps at this business. Goldsmith is a
pretty good talker himself, but he did not have much to say
on this occasion, for he felt that he had won the race on its
merits, and that there was little doubt that justice wonld be
done to him and the horse- Splan made two or three visits
to the stand and then walked nervously up and down, with
Iiib arms folded in the familiar attitude, awaiting the result.
As the judges were in deep consultation John turned to a
bystander and said: "I'll bet an even $100 that they give the
race to Richardson, for every decision this year has been
against me where he ha3 been the contending horse." A
member of tbe association who stood by offered to bet a
modest dollar tbat Protection wonld be given the race Splan
took the bet, probably wiih a sort of hope that it might
prove a good omen for his impending fate. I have no donbt
Ihnt he was as much surprised as anybody when Lem Ull-
man, who was up with the judges, held op the big 7, which
indicated that the game of bluff had been successful and
Protection was to be given a race which certainly he did not
win. I think the judges are to be congratulated on the faot
that there was no pool Belling this afternoon, for I verily be-
lieve there would have been a bigger riot than was seen at
Hartford when Richardson was awarded the victory over
Governor Hill in the memorable contest tbat still rankles
deeply in the bosom of the Splan family.

Salt water bathing for bad legs is still popular with the
trainere about Coney Island. Many of the crack performers
art* regular visitors to the ocean, where they are kept stand-
ing in tbe surf for an hour or more each day. E. J. Bald-
win's pair, Volante and Emperor of Norfolk, have been to
the water so often of late that they appear to thoroughly
enjoy the bath. Norfolk is looking exceptionally well, but
he appears a trifle bowed. It is not probable that be will
face the flag again this eeasen.— Sporting World,

In the Antipodes.

The following is a portion of a letter which is the pre-
cursor of others sent by our old friend to the S, F. Ex-
aminer. We published one to us, but as he has adopted a
new pseudonym, and by that token evidently intending to
cover his identity, no cue will be given to aid in penetrating
his mask. But those who are the least familiar with his
style will have no difficulty in locating the author, and will
look for a racy and entertaining correspondence.

Melbourne, September 3. — There is something of a resem-
blance to the climate of California in that of Australia and in
that of San Francisco to that of Melbourne, although I regard
that of San Francisco, with all its cold winds in March and
April and its leaden fogs in October and November, as the
better of the two. I never saw the thermometer rise and
fall as it does in Melbourne. Mr. McCoppin and I went out
two weeks ago last Saturday, to be gone the entire afternoon.
It was nearly 1 o'olock when we left the Exhibition Building,
and we wore our ordinary street Buits of gray corkscrew and
carried our overcoats on our arms as we rode out six miles to
the Flemington course. I felt the heat most oppressive and
was about to give my overcoat to a lackey who etands at the
Exhibition door, when Amdrew Newell, a pioneer American
merchant, cautioned me against doing so. "It broke clear
and light this morning," said he, "and if you see the sun
before 10 oxlock here dnring August, you can rely upon it
that it will rain before dark." Accordingly, we both kept
our overcoats on and were soon rewarded for doing so, for od
reaching Flemington the Bky had already become overcast
and a chill wind was beginning to blow. The firs t race of
the day was a spin of 820 yards for two-year-olds, for which
there were twenty-one starters, and it was cleverly won by
a handsome chestnut colt called Prince Consort.

Then came the great event, the hurdle raoe, for which
there were thirteen starters, and the favorite was the once
famous cup horse, Malua, by St. Albans. His owner was to
ride him, and this gave additional confidence to the people,
who plunged on him so persistently that he Btood only two
to one against him when the flag fell. His owner rode like
a centaur, and allowed the others to get well in front of him.
This was old Malua's first essay over.the timbers, and I was
in some doubt as to how he would fence. But I never had
a doubt after seeing him take his second hurdle, over which
he vaulted like a wild pigeon. He had so much speed that
I predicted he would be the last horse over thellast hurdle'and
then win the race, for I saw that Mr. IngliB knew that "wait
and win" has carried off more money than "take the track
and keep it." And so the great horse lay behind all until a
mile and a half had been traversed, when he moved up to
fourth place with Leroy, Boolka and Bonnie Chester in front
of him. Over tbe laBt hurdle he was fourth and then Mr.
Inglis shook the bit through his mouth, and the great white-
faced Btallion began to forge to the front. Two or three
strides vanquished Bonnie Chester and Boolka, and then he
was alongside of Leroy, who carried twelve pounds less
weight. But the race was never in doubt after the great
horse once got over his last hurdle, and Malua won by two
lengths. This horse won the Melboarne Cup of 1884J two
miles, in 3:31£, two miles and a quarter in 4:01. This race
was followed by a Bteeple-chase, with fourteen starters, in
which they rode around the punchbowl-like hillsides that
environ the Flemington course and over all sorts of Btone
walls and heavy log cribs.

A little brown mare called Ruby, about fifteen hands high,
carried the second highest weigth, 168 pounds, and won
handsomely, the favorite (which carried 172 pounds) being
wholly unplaced. Last Saturday I saw a very different sight.
There were nine starters in the race. The flag fell to a good
start, but Ruby lay behind for a waitingrace, as she had done
at Flemington. Going over the logs she fell and threwScobie
nearly ten feet, bat he rose to his feet and mounted his mare,
now nearly half a mile behind the leaders. The cheers were
deafening, but the favorite was out of the race and went to
the stable. At the ninth hurdle Beadsman II fell, and Kes-
trel went down at the tenth . At the fourteenth fence down
went Royal Oak and Ellerslie, and at last poor old Curiosity
took a header, leaving but three horses to race it out on the
fiat, and Eaglet went as she liked. Strange to say, not a man
was hurt. The last race was the Balaclava Handicap, one
mile, for which thore were nineteen starters. It was the
finest race I ever saw, no less than seven horses finishing
under tbe whip and the fourth horse was less than three feet
behind the winner.

The great race here, however, is the Melbourne cup, which
is a handicap race of two miles. No horse has ever yet won it
twice, but old Malua is the first favorite this year, and I re-
gard his chances as very good. Matador, Carlyon and the
Australian Peer are next in favor. The toilets displayed by
Melbourne ladies on "Cup Day" are simply gorgeous, and,
although the race is nearly three months off, there are dress-
makers at work to-day on costumes which will be aired for
the first time on the day when the clans shall gather upon
the Flemington Downs. On that day the great city takes its
holiday, and the shops are locked up at noon.

Goodwood-

The English Sporting Calendar in the early spring of
1801 contained the following announcement: "The new
raceoourse on the Harroway, near Goodwood, is now com-
pletely formed for sport and much admired by the acknowl-
edged amateurs of the Turf." This is the earliest mention
of Goodwood. The first race was not run until 1802, the
Duke of Richmond being at that time in his sixty-sixth year.
It was many yearn, however, before the meeting attained a
prominent position in the Calendar; during the first decadeB
of the present century it' was almost entirely local, aud in
those pre*railroad days was looked forward to by the south
country folks, from peer to peasant, far and near, as the ex-
citement of the year. It was the great time for inventions,
and the mansions of the nobility and gentry were filled with
visitors; the tradespeople in the towns and the colters like-
wise, took the opportunity to entertain their London cousins.
Of sporting men, unless among the visitors aforesaid, the
supply was limited to what a Bingle stage-coach would bold;
for the swells came iu their oarriages, aud the bailiffs, stew-
ards, tradesmen, cotters, and their friends in gigs aud carts,
or on horseback. The grand stand was nothing more than
a small wooden building with a thatch over it, aud was exclu-
sively occupied by the aristocracy, while the commonality
saw the sport from their vehicles or on their nags.

There were no champagne luncheons in those days; in-
deed, champagne was a luxury even among the rich, bo was
claret-cup and ice, and all that sort of things. A glass of
sound October, a sandwich, or a orust of bread-and-oheese
was a midday repast for a lord — who lived in the oountry
and had not been spoiled by town fads; while cakes, fruit, 1

and cowslip wine were good enough for my lady and her
daughter. A race Ordinary was open on the first or second
day of the meeting, and furnished by some patron of the
Turf with a haunch of venis .'U, a saddle of mutton and huge
pieces of beof making up the rest of the provisions; while
the drink was strong ale, good black port, Eaat India sherry
and pouch — they had digestions in those dayB! Matches
were here arranged for tbe ensuing day, and the healths of
the retiring and the coming stewards drunk, until both
slipped beneath the table together. On the second day a
ball was given at the Chichester Town Hall, where country
dances and Sir Roger de Coverley were footed somewhat un-
steadily by gentlemen fresh from the dinner table; quadrilles
were unknown in the country at that time, and as to waltzes,
if a youngster had proposed snch a thing to a wife or daugh-
ter of one of those Squire Westerns, he would be called out
and shot. Then there was a sitting down to supper, upon
whioh the sun occasionally rose next morning. As to the
racing, it was of the mildest description; a sweepstake of a
guinea each, a silver cup, a farmer's plate, and a hunter's
stakes, with perhaps a match or two, furnished Bport for the
two dayB, and as there were three or four tieatB for each race,
there was plenty for the money. And everybody went home
feeling they had had enough dissipation for a twelvemonth;
to talk over the past event for the first six months, and the
coming one for the following half-year.

Our Live Stock: in Danger.

The investigation made on our coast by Mr. A. S. Mercer
has resulted in the bringing into prominence the many
dangers which have existed for a long time in our midBt. He
has requested me to say through the columns of the Breeder
4nd Sportman that "He feels greatly pleased with the facili-
ties whioh have been afforded him by those in the country
whom he unwillingly had to inform of the diseased condition
of their stook. At his request cattle were slaughtered, horses
when dead were also brought to his notice. In these latter
were found germs of anthrax, the remedy for which Mr.
Mercer says is fire. Burn the carcasses in every instance.
The Texas fever must be fought by quarantine— strict quar-
antine, aud tbe railroads must find it their interest to back
up the officials who may be appointed to carry out the rules.
There is positively no safeguard in California against the
importation of live stock infected with every disease on earth.
It may come in rags, horse hair — even brushes from Russia
may contain the germs. Daring the year 1864 no less than
72,000 horses were destroyed by it in that country. In the
province of Novgorod, within four years, more than 56,000
horses, cows and sheep, as well as 525 men, fell victims to
this terrible scourge. Veterinary practice is fast becoming a
great science, in fact it has been productive of some results
which are benefiting the human race through researches into
diseases in the lower animals. As to nctino-mykosis, if a
swelling of the jaw does not subside within a reasonable time,
but still keeps increasing the animal, it had better bejdestroy-
ed. It is fatally communicable to man. The microscope will
reveal the fungus, and its characteristics are known to skilled
observers whom the Board of Health has chosen to look after
the interests of San Francisco. The dangers of tuberculosis
can be greatly overcome by a strict inspection of live stock.
It can be easily diagnosed by experienced veterinarians in
the living animal. The milk of snch animals is liable to give
the disease. To warn your people against the use of it is my
imperative duty.

The autopsies which were made by Dr. Bowhill revealed
to the astonished owners of Anthraxed, Texas Fevered,
Tuberoulosed and Aotinomykosed cattle the accuracy of our
opinion during the animal's life time."

With regard to all contagious diseases the writer has for
long maintained that an isolated center should be treated like
a fire and rigorously watched, without relaxation ofjrigilance
until all danger of the disease spreading has passed away.
The cost to counties is much less than the accumulated
losses of individuals if proper precautions are taken by those
in authority. This has been demonstrated over and over
again in the United Kingdom.

A friend of mine who is no mean authority, said in tka
year 1883: "Every oommunicable, or transmissible, or con-
tagious, or infections, or specific disease depends upon living
organisms for its production and development." This was
Mr. James Lambert, F. R. C. V. S., Inspecting Veterinary
Surgeon Ireland Army Department.

For those who suspect the cause of an animal's death to be
anthrax, I would say that the chief post mortem appearances
are scattered hemorrhages in various organs, diffuse cellular
exudations, congestion of the lungs, and a swollen and pulpy
condition of the spleen. The blood is dark and tarry look-
ing. In this latter contrasting with Texas fever, whioh reveals
the blood on autopsy to be red, and the third compartment
of the stomach to be black and charred looking. No germ
has yet been discovered in this Texas Fever (splenic). That
of anthrax was discovered by Pollender in the year 1849. In
France the name of it is Bacteridium. In Germany the
name Bacillus Anthracis was given by Cohn, and this is the
name by whioh it is known in America and England. In
every suspected case specimens should be sent to San
Francisco closely sealed in air tight bottles to a skilled
miorosoopist in this city. There are several medical gentle-
men in olose communion with Dr. Bowhill who are thorough
masters of the instrument. The hitter's experience in
the Nebraska University when he worked with the celebrated
Dr. Billings, a pupil of Koch, of Virohow, and of Schutz,
will bear good fruit on this Coast. Wm. G. Hodson.

For twenty years Gombault*s caustic balsam has been recog-
nized as the great French Veterinary Remedy. It is prepared
exclusively by J. E. Gombault, ex*veterinary surgeon to the
French Government Stnd. This preparation supersedes all
cautery or firing, and, as it is impossible to produce a scar or
blemish, it is preferable. It is also a Bafe aud speedy core for
curbs, splints, oapped hocks, sweeny, founder, wind puffs,
ptrained tendons, skin diseases, pink-eye, thrush, diphtheria,
lameness from spavin, ringbone, or other bony tumors. It
will also remove bunches or blemishes from horses or cattle.
One tablespoonful of this preparation is guaranteed to produce
more aotual results than a bottle of any liniment or sprain
cure made. Each bottle is warranted to give satisfaction,
and is sold by all druggists, or will be sent by express to any
address on receipt of $1.50 by Lawrenco Williams & Co.f
Cleveland, Ohio.

Harry Wilkes, long the foremost trotter actively on the
turf, has been placed under the care of Dr. Sheppard at his
veterinary hospital, half way between Brooklyn and Sheeps-
head. The great lattle boiBe has had a failing leg for some
mouths past, and has been unfit to start this season. 11m
owners, Messrs. 8ire BroB., are hopeful that under Dr. Shep-
pard's care and treatment he will be as good as ever before
next spring, and that he will yet lower bis almost unmatched
record of 2U3J.

1888

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GREAT SALE OF THE

KtWtOCH $TU0!

Owing to the death of Mi. J. Lucas Turner, the executors have instructed Messrs. BBOCE & KIDD to sell by auction at the Fair Grounds. St. Louis, Mo., on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1888, AT 11 O'CLOCK A, M.,

Without reserve, the entire Kinloch Stud, consisting of 75 Head of Thoroughbreds, including the two celebrated stallions imp. UHLAN and Aristides, forty-one head of brood
mares, sixteen of whom are imported and decended from celebrated English sires and dams, twenty-five native mares of the best racing strsins, twenty-five weanlings, by imp. Uhlan"
Aristides and imp. Athlete, two yearling fillies, three two-year-olds and two horses in training. ,

Messrs. Bruce & Kidd respectfully invite the attention of breeders and tnrfmen to this gTeat, important sale, rendered imperative by the death of the proprietor. Catalogues may be
obtained at the office or by addressing Bruce & Kidd, Lexington, Ky. The slock is on view at the Kinloch Stock Farm, near St. Louis, Mo., on any week day.

BRUCE & KIDD, Lexington, Ky.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

The quarterly contest for the Mayrisch Badge came due last
Sunday, and there was more than usual interest aroused as a
keen competition was assured. The Bonita has held the
badge for the last period, and her skipper was on hand to
defend it, the wind, however, was so light that he resolved to
enter the field in his little racing canoe, Dart, instead of in
the heavier canoe. The new canoe Fiolic was out on the
float bright and early, having her new mast stepped so as to
hoist the Flirt's big racing sail, which was accomplished in
good Btyle, though doubts were expressed if she could carry
it at all, a trial trip, however, soon proved it feasible in a
light breeze. Gypsy presently appeared with a very business
like air about her. In addition to the new mainsail hoisted
last Sunday Bhe now sported a new driver of large propor-
tions. The raoe was called at 1:30, entries were Mystic,
Gypsy, Frolic, Dart, Whisper and Conchita. The tide had
just begun to ebb, and a splendid start was effected. The
wind was light and the canoes kept well together to half way
down the course when it freshened a little, and Frolic drew
out ahead followed by Mystic. Frolic increased her lead and
rounded the stake about fifty yards ahead and stood up
towards the Alameda shore. Most of the others went right
round and over to the Brooklyn side to get the fullest advant-
age of the ebb tide. No perceptible gain was made. When
in the creek Frolic made a long tack right down to Lake
Merritt slough, while the rest made short boards in the chan-
nel. Her skipper held a nice little breeze all the way, and
concluded to let well alone. On coming up by the whalers
he held about the same lead, Mystic second. It now looked
like a soft thing for Frolic; he aDd Mystic stood over to the
Saragoza and then back to the Alameda shore, where they
came about for the last reach to the boat house. At this
moment the wind veered due south, blowing stiff, and the
Gypsy and Dart, who were down to leeward near the Sara-
goza, came right op the middle of the creek booming, and
were abreast of the clab house before the leading canoes rea-
lized what was up. The Frolic, however, with the wind
almost free, dashed for the line, going about four feet to
Gypsy's one, he having to do considerable pinching to make
it. Twenty feet off they were exactly even when the Frolic
shot ahead and won by three seconds. The same close race
ensued between the Mystic and Dart, the latter just getting
third place. The expired times were as follows:
H. M.

Frolic, 1 3

Gypsy, 1 3-3

Dart, 1 4

Mystic, 1 4 5

Whisper, 1 8

Conchita, 1 8-12

Frolic holds the badge for the ensuing three months, and
her skipper hopes to do even better with her when he knows
her better, she only having arrived ten days ago.

TRAP.

California State Sportsman's Association.

The seventh annnal convecation of the State Sportsman's
Association was called on Thursday, Oct. 4th, at Stockton. A
misapprehension as to the precise date of the meeting kept
some membeis away, and the business pressure incident to
each "first of the month" made it impossible for others to
attend; but despite the drawbacks, a goodly number of the
most prominent and public spirited sportsmen of the State
were on hand and the beginning of one of the most pleasant
meetings of the organizations was made.

Stockton has but a few members, but fortunately they are
all men of position and enthusiastic supporters of game pres-
ervation and stalwart opponents of poachers and "fish hogs,"
of whom several have been prosecute d and convicted by the
Stockton members of the Association at private instance and
expense. To C. J. Haas, Austin B. Sperry, Frank E. Lane,
Charles B. Merrill end Dr. S. N. Cross and a few others,
must be accorded credit for the ample provision made for
the entertainment of the Association. The body was formed
in Stookton in June 1881. Of the organizers, many have
halted by the wayside, diverted by heavy business interests,
family burdens or waning fondness for the sports of the field.
But enongh of the typical Stockton fire and vim imbue the
gentlemen retaining active membership, to make a visit to
them a great pleasure. As usual, an incident of the meeting
was a series of trap matches, well arranged, and most gener-
ously furnished with special prizes by the leading gun firms,
Messrs. Clabrough, Golcher <fc Co., and E. T. Allen, both of
San Francisco. The Messrs. Golcher offered a valuable
special in every match of the meeting, and Mr. Allen was
represented in several. Prominent Stockton merchants also
offered appropriate specials, among them being Messrs.
Rosenbaum &Crawfords, J. D. Gray, J. Glick, W. W. Siock-
welL Jackson <te Earle, J. D. Holden. R. B. Parker, Bobbins
& Morey, B, S. Mobs, Steinhart & Goldsmith, Geo. LaDg-
ridep. John Gawoods, H. G. Boisselier and John Guso for
the first u-,\\ '= -hooting.

The tournament began on Thursday at Goodwater Grove
in the suburbs of Stockton, with a match at 15 live birds,

plunge traps. All of those who shot were formerly accus-
tomed to the use of plunge traps, but for four or five years
had not used them, the result being a most amusing mixture
of Hurlingham and plunge trap shooting. Even Dr. Knowles,
perhaps the ablest exponent of all styles of trap shooting in
the State was several times momentarily in doubt, when be-
fore the ugly and "no good" plunge traps.

In the first match the coin was divided by Messrs. Fanning,
Haas, Cross and Leffler. Fifth was taken by Mr. Burnett,
sixth by Dr. Knowles, seventh by Dr. Britton, eighth by Mr.
Merrill, ninth by Mr. Norton, and tenth by Mr. Sperry.

The second match, a Hurlingham race at 15 birds, was
much more interesting and much first rate work was done,
Messrs. Fanning, Haas and Britton showing most brilliantly.
The prizes were awarded as follows: First, second and third
coin divided by Fanning, Haas and Britton; fourth and fifth
divided by Merrill and E. Leffler, sixth Dr. Knowles, seventh
Major Kellogg, eighth F. J. Leffler, ninth J. Burnett, tenth
W. Burnett. The last regular match of Thursday was at 10
singles and 5 pairs of Blue Bocks, at which the veteran live
bird shots were fairly outdone by younger and comparatively
inexperienced men, the prizes going as noted. First and
second divided by Fanning and Haas, third F. J. Leffler,
fourth Dr. Knowles, fifth J. Delmas, sixth Whitehead,
seventh Merrill, eighth ^Stockwell, ninth Norton, tenth
Kellogg.

After the last regular match a freeze out at live birds, Haas
and Merrill dividing.

The last match of the day at 10 Blue Bocks, first taken by
Haas, second, third and fourth divided by Dr. Britton, Mr.
Hopper and Major Kellogg.

Among the leading sportsmen present from localities at a
a distance were Dr. O. F. Britton from Los ADgeles, Mr. H. T.
Hopper' from Petaluma, Dr. S. E, Knowles, Major S. I.
Kellogg and J. S. Fanning from San Francisco, J. Delmas
and F. E. Coykendall from San Jose, and a number of others.

The sole referee in all the matches was the Bbeeder and
Sportsman Commissioner. The scores for Thursday were
as follows: •

First Day, Oct. 4th.

Conditions — The shooting to be for members of the Asso-
ciation only but any person desiring to Bhoot, can do so by
becoming a member, and paying the regular initation fee.
In each match the winner of first place to be entitled to choice
of prizes listed in such match, place winners to choose from
the list in order of merit.

Shooting to begin at 9 o'clock a. m., and to be governed by
the Association rules as amended in 1886.

Ftbst Match — At 15 live birds, 21 yards rise; plunge traps;
use of one barrel. Entrance $5.

FRIZES.

1. 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

A Hnnting Cose, best quality, by Clabrough, Golcher &
Co., San Francisco.

Neglige Shirt, by Rosenbaum & Crawford.

Toilet Case, by J. D. Gray.

Silver Medal, by J. Glick.

A Fine Hat, by W. W. Stockwell.

One-half gross Beady Lights, by Clabrongh Golcher & Co.

Fanning, 13; C. Merrill, 11; C. J. Haas. 13; W. Burnett,
11; Dr. S. N. Cross, 13; F. J. Leffler, 13; A. B. Sperry. 11;
H. Myers, 7; S. I. Kellogg, 8; F. B. Norton, 11; Dr. S. E.
KnowleB, 11; B. Hohenschell, 9; Dr. O. F. Britton 11.

Second Match— At 15 live birds, 30 yards rise, Hurling-
ham style; ground traps. Entrance $5.

FRIZES.

1. 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

A Sole Leather Gun Case, by Clabrongh, Golcher & Co.,
San Francisco .

Hunting Knife, by Jackson & Earle.

Gents* Traveling Case, by I. D. Holden.

Six and one-quarter Can of Powder, by R. B. Parker.

One box Tea and can Coffee, by Bobbins & Morey.

Con (1 pt.) of Gun Oil, by Clabrongh, Golcher & Co.

Fanning 14; B. HohenBchell, 11; C. J. Haas, 14; 8. A. I.
Kellogg 12; Dr. S. N. Cross, 5;F. B. Norton, 10; Dr. O. F.
Britton, 14; J. Burnett, 12; W. Burnett, 11: F. J. Leffler, 12;
C. MerrilL 13; A. B. Sperry, 7; C. Hohenschell, 7; Judge J.
G. Swinnerton, 1; E. Leffler, 13; Dr. S. E. Knowles, 12.

Third Match.— At 10 single and 5 pairs of Bio e Rock
Targets, 15 yards rise. Entrance $2.50,

1' 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

500 "Club" Paper Shot Gun Shells, by Clabrough, Golcher
& Co., S. F.

A Mereschaum Pipe, by B. S. Moss.

$10 Pants made to order by Steinhart «te Goldsmith.

$8 pair Shoes, by Geo. Langridge.

Box Fine Candy, by John Gross.

12J lb. keg Dupont Snmmer Shooting Powder by John
Skinker.

F. B. Norton, 14; Dr. S. E. Knowles. 16; S.I . Kellogg. 14;
J. Fanning, 18; F. E. Lane, 13; Dr. O. F. Button, 13; H. T.
Hopper. 10; J. Delmas, 15; C. J. Haas, 18; F. E. Coykendall,
13; W. Burnett, 9; B. Hohenschell, 10; C. Hohenschell. 3;
M. Whitehead, 14; J. Dooham, 10; A. B. Sperry, 12; Dr. S.
N. Cross, 9; F. J. Leffler, 17; L. C. Stockwell, 14; F. M.
Lastreto, 8; C. Merrill, 14.

Fourth Match. — Freezeout, $2.50 entrance. F. E.
Coykendall, 0; J. Dellmas, 3; J. Fanning, 0; C. J. Haas, 4;
M. Whitehead, 2; Dr. O. F. Britton, 3; H. T, Hopper, 2; C.
Merrill, 4.

Fifth Match. — Special at 10 single Bine Rock Targets.
$2.50 entrance. A. B. Sperry, 5; F. E. Coykendall, 7; J.
Delmas, 4; F. B. Norton, 7; F. E. Lane, 1; C. J. Haas, 9; Dr.
O. F. Britton, 85; H. T. Hopper, 8; S. I. Kellogg, 8; J. Fan-
ning, 7.

Second Day.

Friday was as pleasant as the preceding day, it being jnst
warm enough for comfort and a slight breeze clearing away
the smoke. The attendance of spectators was much larger
and the interest generally greater. A few of the more eager
ones reached the ground very early and made up a 5 bird
Hurlingham race, $2.50 entrance, three monies. The scores
were: Dr. O. F. Britton 4, Dr. S. E, Koowles 5, Mr. Coyken-
dall 5, Mr. Delmas 1 w, C. J. Haas 5, J. S. Fanning 0 w, E.
Leffler 0 w, F. J. Leffler 0 w, F. J. Bassford 4, Crittenden
Robinson 5, Frank Maskey 2 w; divided by Dr. Knowles,
Mr. Haas and Mr. Robinson.

Second Match.— Standard Challenge Medal Match at 50
singles and 25 pairs of artificial birds, as per conditions to be
had at the grounds or of the Selby Smelting ani Lead Co.
Prize an elegant medal, presented by the Selby Smelting and
Lead Co. Entrance $10.

PRIZES.

1. 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

Set Gun Cleaning Implements, by Clabrough, Golcher &
Co.. San Francisco.

Pair Pare Gum Hunting Boots, by John Garwood.

Two Jars Fresh Fruit in Brandy, by H. G. Boisselier.

Gents' Toilet Case, by Alex. Chalmers.

12i lb. keg Dupont's Summer Shooting Powder, by John
Skinker.

The shooting throughout the match was good, that of Mr.
F. J. Bassford, winner of the medal, being particularly quick
and even. Mr. C. J. Haas was a good second, although suf-
fering from a headache he shot his score out, using his hand-
some little Sueider in his own graceful and sure way, and
taking second money, first going to Mr. H. A. Bassford, the
previous winner of the medal. Third and third money went
to Mr. Fanning, whose work on Blue Bocks is invariably
excellent. Mr. F. J. Leffler was but little behind Mr. Fan*
ning'a, although inexperienced at Blue Rocks. Mr. Leffler is
of herculean frame, and stands up easily through the hard-
est race. His work on pairs was first rate. Mr. T. H. Buck-
ingham divided fourth mouey with Major S. I. Kellogg with
74, using a gun crooked to the left in the stock to permit him
to nse the left eye while shooting from the right Bhoulder.
Major K.llogg is quite the ideal trap shot in position and
command of his gun, and his skill is undeniable, but he had
so much business on hand in the way of attending to the traps
and other details, that it is little wonder his worry lessened
his score.

Mr. Joe. Delmas, a sturdy, brilliant shot from San Jose
won fifth choice and took the powder. Mr. F. E. Coyken-
dall won fourth choice under difficulty. The right scear of
his gun dragged and so rattled him that only by a great ef-
fort was he able to pull himself together and win the gent's
toilet case representing sixth choice. Seventh went to Mr.
Austin B. Sperry of Stockton, not an old hand at the traps, but
an athletic, muscular gentleman, exceedingly quick with a
gun. Many of his second barrel-kills in the live bird matches
were at astonishing distances, but at the Blue Rocks he
seemed a little uncertain. He chose the set of gun cleaning
implements. Doctor Britton was clear off in his shooting for
some reason, and had to content himself with eighth choice,
a pair of hunting boots. Mr. Crittenden Robioson had never
shot Blue Rock targets before, and tried a few while prepara-
tions were being made for the match. He broke them readily
enough, but in the match tumbled to ninth choice, two jars
of fruit in brandy. The gnus and particular loads used, all
of the latter being made by the Selby Company, were as fol-
lows:

F. J. Bassford, 10 W. & C. Scott, 8* lbs., A. B. 8 s; C. J,
Haas, 12 Sneider, IX lbs., A. B. 8 s; Dr O. F. Britton,
10 L. C. Smith, 9 lbs, A. B. 7's and 8's; T. H. Bockingham,
12 L. C. Smith, 8 lbs., A. B. 7's; J. S. Fanning, 10 J. P. Cla-
brough & Bros. 9i lbs., A. B. 8's; A. B. Sperry, 10 L. C.
Smith 9 lbs., Schultze, 8's; Major Kellogg, 8's and 7's; 10 L.
C. Smith 9\ lbs., Schultze, F. J. Leffler, 12 Parker 8 lbs., A.
B. 8'b; F. E. Coykendall, 10 W. W. Greene9j lbs , A. B. S*s;
J. Delmas, 10 J. P. Clabrough & Bros., 9* lbs., A. B. S's;
Crittenden Robinson, 10 W. and 0. Scott, 9± lb., A. B. 8*8.

Single*. Pain.

Bassford, P. J 41 46-87

Haas, C. J £8 43—61

arllton. Dr. O. F. (W) | 1G 28— 54

Buckingham, T. H 33 42-74

Fanning, J. S 30 41—77

Sperry, A. B IS 7— <0

Kellogg, S.L Jr 3* 37—74

Leffler, F. J. 39 37—77

Coykendall, F. E-

Delmae, J 31

Robinson, Crittenden iw i t!

246

Qkt greete arid gpmtsmm.

Oct. 13

Thikd Match. — At 15 live birds, 30 yards rise, Hurling-
ham style, ground traps. Entrance $5.

PRIZES.

40 per cent, of entrance.
30 per cent, of entrance.
20 per cent, of entrance.
10 per cent, of entrance.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

6\ lb. can of powder, by Clabrough, Golcber & Co.

Case of wine, by Goo. West.

Meersobanm pipe, by D. Straus.

Geo. Elliott's complete works, by O. H. Close,

Fine buggy robe, by H. C. Shaw.

Sole leather gun case and cleaning rod, by Geo. Ditz,

Pair of hunting boots, by 181 stores.

The third match was a lively one, at the Hurlingham style,
■with twenty entries, and a generous list of added specials.
The preceding match had tired everyone, and the change
afforded needed relaxation. The shooting was very fine,
fourteen of the men getting iuto double figures, and sis of
them scoring thirteen of the fifteen. Mr. Crittenden Robin-
son led with fourteen and took first money. Those having
tbirteen divided 60 per cent, of the entrance money, and
drew lots for choices of the specials, Mr. Coykendall taking
t be gun case and cleaning rod, Mr. Fanning the set of Geo.
Elliott's works and Mr. Haas the buggy robe. The twelves
came in for four specials, which were allotted by lot as fol-
lows: F. J. Lfftler, J keg of powder; Mr. F. E. Lane, a case
of wine; Major Kellogg, the meerschaum pip?, and Mr.
Whitehead a pair of hunting bootn. Mr. F. E. Lnne phot
remarkably well in the match, perhaps because a carriage
containing several pairs of bright and sympatbetic eyes and
other portions of the ordinary anatomy of the feminine form
divine stood where the shooter could draw inspiration and
admiring glances. The score:

Coykendall 14 I Lane ...13

Sperry 10 Whitehead 12

Maskey 13 | Kobinson 14

Fanning 13 Leffler, F.J 12

Merrill 12 Delmaa w

Kellogg 12 | Knowles TV

Hnpper 13 1 Henderaon w

Britton 13 | Norton w

Dassf ord, F. J 13 j Cross w

Haaa 12 | Dunham W

Fourth match. — A special at 6 birds, Hurlingham, 2.50.

Entrance had 20 starters, of whom five killed all their birds,

and divided the coin, the lucky ones being Messrs. Haas,

Coykendall, Kobinson, Lastreto, and Kellogg.

Haas 6 I Stockwell 5

Merrill "C Sperry, G 5

Coykendplli C | Kellogg 6

Lime 5 1 BaaBford, F.J 6

liobinson 6 Fanning w

.Laetrelo 6 I Hopper w

Burnett, "W 6 I Maskey .... w

Sperry, A. B 5 Britton '....w

Cross 4 | Delmaa .-w

Whitehead 6 | Buckingham w

Fifth Match.— Also a Hurlingham race at 5 birds, $2 50
entrance, had but eleven entries, of whom Dr. Knowles,
Messrs. Haas and Kobinson killed clean scores and divided
the money. Scores:

Knowles 6 I Britton , w

Coykendall 4 Dulmas , W

Haas 6 1 Fanning w

Bassford, F .J 4 I Leffler, E w

Robinson, O 6 I Maskey W

Third Day.

Saturday was windy, and as the breeze favored the birds
the shooting was much more difficult than on previous days.
The birds appeared to have been lightly fed and as the traps
were well pulled, the flyers got away very quickly and taxed
to the utmost the skill of the large company of experts. The
interest was well sustained as shown by the large number
of entries aB well as the presence of about two hundred spec-
tators, including many ladies, to one little coterie of whom
the referee was indebted for a beautiful bouquet of roses,
which was soon destroyed by the gracelesB San Franciscans,
Muskey, Norton, Kobinson, et al., who came to the score
gorgeously decorated with their spoila. An incident of the
first match was a brilliant bit of retrieving by Mr. F.E. Lane.
Sent to get a challenged bird that gentleman made a properly
"cold sneak" and was just ready to pounce upon the pigeon
when the bird rose strongly and attempted to fly over the
retriever's head. Mr. Lane recalling his salad ball days,
jnmped and caught it, and thus insured his excellent score
of thirteen.

First MaTCH— The day began with a 6 bird Hurlingham,
pool; $5 entrance, in which Mr. Charles Merrill took first
money; second, third and fourth being divided by Messrs,
Coykendall, Kellogg, Kobinson, W. Burnett and Dr. Britton.
The Bcore:

F. J. BaBsford 1 2 0 2 0 1-4

BrJtton - 3 0 111 1—6

Coykendall 0 1111 2-5

Delmas w

Knowles w

Haas 1 0 110 1-8

Merrill 1 1111 1—6

W.Burnett 1 12 0 2 1-6

Norton w

Robinson 1 10 11 1-6

Sperry 1 2 0 0 0 1-3

Fanning ....W

Kellogg 1 0 111 1—6

Lane 1 10 2 1 0—4

Second Match — Association Match at 20 live birds, ground
traps, 30 yards rise, Hurlingham style. Prize, a diamond
badge, presented by Mr. E. Fay. Entrance $5. The winner
to held the badge from year to year until won three times by
any member, when it shall become his personal property.
The winner at each meeting to snrrender the badge at the
succeeding meeting and to receive the entrance money at
such last mentioned meeting. Open only to the members of
the California State Sportsman's Association.

special prizes.
1 Sack of Chilled Shot, by Clabrough, Goloher & Co.
Set of Carvers, by .Tohn Jackson.
} doz. fine white Silk Handkerchiefs, by H. Keier.
1 doz. Cabinets, by B. P. Batchelder.
(Pair Canadian Hunting Boots, by E. T. Allen.
1 Sack Chilled Shot, by CUbrough, Golcher & Co.

The association medal was won last year by Mr. Charles
lerrill, of Stockton, with a clean score, and a like score put
'* iu possession of Mr. Crittenden Kobinson at the recent
i; itch.

Competition for the medal was limited to members of the
association, but any who desired to do so were permitted to
shoot in the match for a side pool at $5 entrance, and Messrs.

Lastreto and H. T. Hooper did so, thus making sixteen
entries for the medal, netting Mr. Merrill $80, and fifteen
entered for the side pool. The special prizes went with the
medal match, and the winners were, for first three choices,
Dr. Knowles, who selectedttbe silk handkerchiefs, 'Mr. Merrill,
who took the Canadian hunting boots, and Mr. Fanning who
preferred the set of carvers. Four tied on seventeen for the
three other specials and decided by lot, a sack of chilled shot
going to F. J. Bassford, a dozen cabinet photoB to Mr. MaBkey
and a sack of chilled shot to Mr. Coykendall.

The pool money went first to Mr. Robinson; second, third
and fourth divided by Knowles, Merrill and Fanning. The
appended totals wilijsbow that most of the participants did
splendid work, that of Mr. Robinson being especially clean
and sharp. The score:

Kellogg 1111100111012111110 0— IB

Sperry 1122012110012010211 1—15

Merrill 0112112211111211111 0— IS

Coykendall 010211 21 1 21J 21 1 1211 0—17

Maskey 2201201 2122211 01111 2—17

Norton Ill 1 2120221112 21010 1—17

Robinson Ill 22111111221211112-20

F. J. Bassford 01 1 0121 211 2101 51211 1—17

Haas , 111010 0 201121111111 2—16

Britton 1)1)112001111101121111-15

Knowles 12221201220111121 12 2— In

Cross 110101 0001 00w — 5

Fanning 1 0 1 1 1 U 1 1 1 ui 1 12 2 1 1 1 2-lR

De Vaull 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 U 2 2 2 2 2 1 1-U

Delmas 1 1 0 2 a 1 0 0 U 0 w — 7

Lane 1002221 0201221210102 0— lb

Listreto 11122 2 0IM1012200W —10

Hopper 0 1 1 2 1 1 201 10w — H

Third Match. —The next mutch regularly listed was at
Bine Rock targets, but in order to leave the maoa^ers with aB
few live birds on their hands as possible it was decided to
omit the artificial target match, and instead to go into match
No. § of the printed list the conditions of which were:

At 15 IWe birds 30 yards rise, Hurlingham style, ground
traps. Entrance $5.00.

PRIZES.

1. 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

special PRIZES.

One pair pure gum Hunting Boots by Clabrough, Golcher
& Co., S. P.

Smyrna Rug, by A. & G. S. Easton.

1 Bronze Figure, by W. G. Barr.

25 lbs. Shot, by Hammond & Yardley.

¥5 Whip, by H. T. Dorrauce.

A Brush and Comb, by H. H. Moore & Sons.

A pair of Canadian Hunting Shoes, by E. T. Allen.

There were nineteen entries and very good average scores
were made, although the incessant shooting during the three
days told somewhat upon the participants of slighter shysique
and made them a little nervous and less certain. Mr. Henry
T, Hopper, from Petaluma, took first money, killing al of
hiB birds in pretty style. Messrs. Coykendall, F. J. Bass-
ford and Doctor Knowles divided second, third and fourth,
taking the coin. Messrs. Haas and Merrill tied on 13 for
fifth and sixth choices, and drew for positions, Mr. Haas
taking the Smyrna rng and Mr. Merrill the Canadian hunt-
ing shoes, Mr. Delmas with 12 taking the whip, Mr. F. J.
Leffler, a'so with 12, the gum boots, Mr. Fanning the Back
of shot. Mr. Buckingham, scoring 11, took the bronze
figure.

Scores: W. Burnett, 5 w; Buckingham, 11; Norton, 2 wj
Robinson, 10 w; Haas, 13; Merrill, 13; A. B. Sperry, 10;
Coykendall, 14; Fanning, 12; F. J. Bassford, 14; DelmaB, 12;
Hopper, 15; Lastreto, 4 w; Lane, 9; Knowles, 14; Britton, 10;
Maskey, 2 w; E. Lefflea, 2 w, F. J. Leffler, 12.

Fourth Match. — It was decide to omit the blue rock match
previously mentioned, altogether and lin its place to shoot a
Hurlingham match at 8 birds, the special prizes allotted to
the blue rock match to be awarded in the substitute.

PRIZES.

1. 40 per cent, of entrance.

2. 30 per cent, of entrance.

3. 20 per cent, of entrance.

4. 10 per cent, of entrance.

special prizes.

1 Can (1 pt.) of extra quality Gum Oil, by Clabrough,
Golcher & Co.

Hat. by Lathrop & Noble.

1 doz. CabinetB, by M. Monaco.

Hammock, by J. H. Condit & Co.

Canvas Cartridge Belt, by Clabrough, Golcher & Co.

A Cigar Case, by H. Baldwin.

Mr. RobinBon took first money, Messrs. Merrill, Hopper
and A. B. Sperry dividing second, third and fourth, the bal-
ance of the coin. The ties on 6 took the specials by lot,
Delmas choosing the can of gun oil; Doctor Britton the hat,
Mr. Lane the photographs; Mr. Coykendall the hammock;
Mr. F. J. Bassford the cartridge belt and Mr. Haas the cigar
case.

Scores: F. J. Bassford 6, Merrill 7, Hopper 7, Coykendall
6, A. B. Sperry 7, Lane 5, Delmas 6, Fanning 1 w, Robinson
8, Buckingham 3, Doctor Britton 6, Haas 6.

Fifth Match. — The last match of the day and the meeting
was a Hurlingham pool, at six birds, $2.50 entrance. It was
shot in the dusk of evening, the referee having to get into a
Blue Rock trap pit in order to judge. Messrs. Coykendall,

A. B. Sperry. Robinson, Fanning and Hooper tied on clean
scores and divided the money. Scores:

Coykendall 6, Delmas 5, F. J. Bassford 1 w, Merrill 5, A.

B. Sperry 6, Dr. S. N. CrosB 2, Dr. Britton 4, Robinson 6,
Lane 5, W. Burnett 1 w, Haas 5, Fanning 6, Scarlett 5,
Hopper 6.

The matches throughout were free from wrangling, and but
few decisions of the referee differed from, three we believe, in
all of which the referee was BUBtained by a majority of the
shooters. The birds were first rate, the traps, trapper and
attendants all in good working order, and the pleasautest trap
shoot within memory was voted to be that which had just
closed. The Stookton newspapers, the Independent, the
Express and the Mail all gave full reports of all matches, and
contributed in every possible way to add to the interest and
succesB of the tournament, the brilliant outcome of which
was due as much to their generosity as to any other reason.
Too much credit cannot be awarded Mr. Austin B. Sperry,
Mr. Chas. J. Haas, Mr. F. E. Lane, Dr. S. N. Cross and Mr.

C. B. Merrill for the perfection to which all details of the
tournament were brought. On Mr. Sperry, perhaps", more
responsibility was placed than on any other, and he met the
emergency in his usual prompt and energetic way.

A degree of uncertainty as to the ownership of the speoial
prizes won on the first day of the recent State tournament
exists, and the secretary of the association requests those who
won ohoices to report to him at 313 Bush Street, San Fran-
cisco, by postal card, naming the prizos won.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should ;be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

J. Harrin£rton Keene.

A very pleasant face is that of the notable angler and
writer, Mr. Keene, as shown in the electrotype nsed above.
Although a new man to America and its needs in an aogliDg
way, Mr. Keene has shown that ready adaptibility and ability
to note and understand varying demands in the way of
tackle which could only characterize the able disciple of St.
Peter. He was born at Weybridge, a village on the lower
Thames, England, in 1856, and is a yonng man. His fishing
career was began as soon as he was able to handle a rod, hi^
father having been a noted professional fisherman from the
earliest years of the subject of this sketch.

Mr. Keene, Senior, who quite recently died at Windsor,
was, when the son was quite young, chosen fisherman to
Queen Victoria, and presided over the preserves of Windsor
Great Park for fifteen years. When but a youth young
Keene began contributing to various publications, matter on
fishing subjects, and by his twentieth year had passed the
gradations preliminary to admission to the columns of the
London Field. His first book was "The Practical Fisher-
man," which is yet valued as a Bource of hints to tyros in the
art. Editorial work has been done by him on the Eoglish
Country and Bazaar.

In 1835 Mr. Keene came to America and engaged in fly-
tying, under employment of Mr. C. P. Orvis, during which
time he compiled "Fly Fishing and Fly Making for Trout. "
Eeceutly Mr. Keene has established himself at Cossayuna,
N. Y., and has decided to work out the unsolved problems of
angling as an American citizen. His writings, most of them,
are peculiarly clear and happily phrased. They bear the
impress of "knowingness," and are of much value to those
about giving rein to predispositions toward the pleasures of
the rod. Mr. Keene has already contributed several readable
sketches to our columns, and we hope he will soon reappear

in them.

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Professor G. Brown Goode of the Smithsonian Institution
says that the art of boiling fish is so little understood that he
deems it proper to include some instructions. He adds that
the fish should be placed in salt water, which should be cold
if the fish is large and hot for small sized fish. In the latter
case two or three minutes in the boiling water will be suffi-
cient, and a sheepshead or bass of four or five pounds will
not require more than about ten minutes from the time the
water begins to boil. Whenever practicable a strainer should
be nsed in placing the fish in the sauce-pan. Some kinds of
fish may be first skinned, but carp should retain itB skin.
When only salt is added to the water the fish is said to he
"al'eau de $d;" when sea water is used the fish is under-
stood to be dressed a "a VHollandaise." When white wiue
or vineger and spices and shred onionB are employed to
flavor the water, the fish becomes au court bouillon," and
Bhould the fish be simmered in a smell quantity of water, to
which is added a savory seasoning of herbs, it is knowu as
being "a la bonne eau." In this case it is generally served
in the liquor in which it was dressed. When done in equal
quantities of red wine and water, strongly impregnated with
aroinatio herbs, the fish is described as being "au bleau "
and is almost invariably served cold. Only the best of fish
such as striped bass, sheepshead, moontish, red snapper'
squeteague, salmon, etc., are treated iu the last way. Salmon
and all dark-fleshed fish. require much more boiling than the
white-fleshed kinds. When possible some vinegar should be
rubbed on the ontside of fish before it is boiled, by whioh
means the Bkin is provented from cracking, but the intro-
duction of mnoh flavoring m the liquor in which it is dressed
is principally neoessary when the fish has been some time
out of water, and is consequently deficient in natural flavor.
It is considered preferable to Berve boiled tish upou a napkin
rather than have a sauce poured over it in the dish ; and with
salmon it is thought better taste to have a plain white 6auce
instead of anything less simple; cuoumber or melon in slices
may be served apart. No positive rules can be given as to
the length of time tish should be boiled, as everything depends
upon the size and kind of fish you have to dress. Salmon,
usually, should be allowe.i at least ten minutes to eaoli
pound, while two or three minutes per pound will be ample
for haddock, cod, etc. ; a mackeral needs about a quarter of
an hour to do it properly; herrings, and many other sorts of
fish, scarcely half so long.

1888

'gkt f$vtt&tx and J pnrismmt.

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Outing for October, is of especial interest to sportsmen,
having a bright fishing sketch, an article on dnck shooting
and an account of Coursing in Ireland, besides a deal of
other excellent matter.

The San Jose "Water Company is placing a new dam in the
Lob Gatos at Alma, and will ereot an improved Gshway thus
insuring a good supply, of trout to that beautiful stream,
which has for several years been almost depleted because
spawning fish could not rnn np.

THE RIFLE

Sacramento.

The excellent scores made on the Sacramento range two
weeks ago have served to renew interest in the sport and
bring large numbers to the targets, of whom maDy were
enthusiastio riflemen in the earlier years. G. Company held
its monthly meeting on Sunday last, thirty-two men appear-
ing, and making an average of 78 per cent. The scores were:

Private Elliott 39

Private Long 39

Captain Hall ...41

Lieutenant Sheehan 40

Lieutenant Mot t 42

Sergeant Zittinger 4U

Sergeant Lowell 42

Corporal Sheehan 41

Corporal Griffin 39

Corporal Eern 41

Corporal McDongall 25

Private Hugbe3 44

Private Nutie 40

Private Sbeelian 41

Private Greenlaw 41'

Private Boker 40

Private Flaherty 19

Private Hastings 39

Private Stevens

Private Goodwin 85

Private Rutherford 40

Private Tbielbabr 37

Private Rubstaller 36

Paivate Linnell 35

Private Sellier 41

Private Coyne c9

Private Sheehan 39

Private Miller 36

Private O'Brien 35

Private Hefferman 35

Private Judge 37

Private Spracfc 35

POOL SHOOTING.

J. A.Greenlaw 40

J. L. Hughes 41

G. O'Brien 30

M. Judge 35

Hastings 39

Rutherford 37

P.Flaherty 39

P.Coffey 40

E. Sheehan 36

M.Coyne 38

J . Zi ttinger 38

N. fredrick 42

W. a. Mott 40

PISTOL PRACTICE,

The following scores were made with pistols at 60 yards by
the Signal corps:

Lieutenant Kennedy 42 I Private Bessy 36

Sergeant Quin 29 Private Geiser 27

Corporal Hazelsteln 37 | Private Graves .....27

POOL SHOOTING.
Sergeant Roes 33 | Private Little 80

Shell Mound.

Visalia.

On Saturday last Company E, of Visalia, had its first an-
nual target practice. After marching along Slain street the
guards were taken into wagons and buggies at 8 A. M. to Iron
mountain, about eight miles from town where a range had
been selected. Major G. E. Colwell uf the 3rd Brigade staff
had charge of the company. He was accompanied by Capt.
M. "W. Muller of Company C. It was late when all prepara-
tions were completed, and shooting did not begin until after
eleven o'clock, says the Delta. Lunch was eaten under the
trees and with a good appetite for sauce it was relishedjby all.
The members of the company made a very good record under
many disadvantages. Few had ever Bhot with an army piece
of any kind, and the best rifle shots in the company, all of
whom were used to triggers with light pulls, made poorer
records than many others. The regulation sis-pound pull
was something they were unaccustomed to and they had no
previous practice with the guns. Forty-nine were present
and shot, but eighteen were absent. The average of the com-
pany was over 23 per cent. Two targets were made and, at
the distance of 200 yards, were pretty well Bbot to pieces.
The mucilage for pasting slips of paper over the holes having
given out in the middle of the afternoon, a delay was .occas-
ioned, when the idea of asing the jelly left from lunch was
hit upon, and the shooting proceeded. Forty-nine members
of the company paid their respects to the targets, whicb/were
hit 358 times out of a possible 490. Most of the officers, who
usually shoot first, waited till the last, and shot at a great
disadvantage, for the sky was cloudy, and the sun had set
before the last score was recorded. It was impossible to see
bulls-eye distinctly but as it was the 30 of the month (and
the target practice was to he held in September) all had to
fire their ten shots on that day or be marked as firing and
missing.

When all circumstances are considered the target practice
of E Company may be called very saecessfull.

Twenty-one members made twenty-five or over, and are
thus entitled to bronze medals. J. C. Ward gave a handsome
and valuable silver and glass cake dish to the best shot, N.
W. Kibler. Chas A. Spier won the leather medal, which was
a very ornamental one:

SCORES.

The city guard, B Company, First Regiment, made
the following scores at Shell Mound on Sunday last:

First class —
L. R. Townsend 555644454 4-35

Second class —
Lieut. I. B. Coofe 44544444i 4—41

Third class—

H, Morris 4 33303802 0—21

Company B of the Third Regiment made the appointed
Bcore :

W. Hammersly 044444232 3—30

Captain Kennedy 233443443 5—35

U.S. Scndder 022343323 3- 25

F. Williams 22235220 3 3—25

J. Corbett 033433334 4—29

H. Demmangeon 022324244 2—26

A.P.Bailey 233243244 3-30

O. A. Stemm - 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 3 4 4—42

L. Demmangeon 332433444 3—32

J. Ueberbacheler 334545434 4—39

V. Brasher 3 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3—30

J. McClenegan 2 4 4 3 2 2 2 0 3 2— 2G

The monthly medal shoot of the Independent Bines re-
sulted as follows:
H.Gurfeen 3 33034425 3—30

G. Miller 3 35543 3 42 4-39

E. Linden 3 50246334 2—31

P. Eckhofl 3 33422524 4—32

J. D. Heine 6 34233338 4—33

J. Schlichman 0 23644444 6—35

T. C. Hamann... 2 23423435 4—32

J.G.Wintgar 4 33303522 2—27

Tannemacher 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 G l—i2

L.GoIdhammer 0 44249230 5-27

Company F of the First Infantry Regiment were out for
practice. Their beBt scores are given below:

Captain Panballow 2 02430344 3-25

E. A. Kehrlein 6 45454454 4 — 11

H.L.Pendleton 4 44424444 4—39

C. Rietow 4 434424r3 6—36

O.K. Garrison 3 05344330 3—28

Company B of the First are anxious to meet Company G
of the same regiment, to try conclusions with them at the
target at Shell Mound. A challenge has been sent to Capt.
C. L. Tilden of Company G, for a match shoot for a wine
dinner, the date of the shoot to be fixed upon hereafter.

Harbor View.

Captain Nanscawen 7

Lieutenant Byrne3 14

Lieutenant Stewart 11

Bergeant Frazier 32

Sergeant Lang 12

Sergeant Johnson 20

Sergeant Richardson 31

Sergeant McVeagh 24

Sergeant Ward 17

Corporal Ward 13

Corporal McMillan 84

Corporal Kibler 39

Corporal Walker 35

Corporal Dean 17

Anderson 27

Balaam 26

Bowman 39

Bnrland 21

Cecil 19

Chrisman 10

Dotson 18

Edwards 29

Fulton 33

Gillespie 24

He is a son of Pilgrim. When a few weeks old he was sold
for £30 to the Rev. Arthur Carter, and was re-sold within a
few months for £200. He had, even in his first year, a
remarkable career of success, and shortly after this second
sale he passed through one or two more hands, and was pur-
chased by his late owner, Mr. S. W. Smith of Leeds, for, it
is said, £800. Several attempts have been made to secure
him for America, but in vain. A. few weeks ago Mr. E. H.
Moore of Melrose, Mass., visited Leeds, and offered $3,750
for him, which offer was declined, and now he has been pur-
chased for §5,000, the largest sum ever paid for a dog.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett visited Mr. Smith's kennels,
and sought to obtain Plinlimmon, but were unwilling to give
more than $3,500 for him, Mr. Smith would not reduce the
sum be asked, regarding that as its market value, and so they
parted. An hour afterwards Mr. Emmett returned, and after
Borne discussion said: "Well I mean to have Plinimmon; so
come over to the bank and I will give you the money." And
in a few minutes more the business was settled.

Pacific Kennel Club.

Heilman, E. H 34

Hinds 20

Hyde 17

Johnson, C. F 33

Johnson, J. S 2y

Kellum 25

Mitchell' 22

McVeagh, Wm 2*

Naas 2U

Nelson 1«

Pendergrass 3 1

Rucker 3o

Stewart.W.O 1.

Stewart, T. M 2o

Snss 2o

Spier u

Thomas, Jno lo

Thomas, Joe ■ 1*

Van Valer 3U

Wegman 1(

Williams 2u

Wilcox 2(5

Wing 26

White 2^

THE KENNEL

The monthly meeting of the Pacific Kennel Club was held
on Wednesday evening of last week in the reception room of
tho Palace Hotel, K. E. Wilson presided, with James E. Wat-
son acting as Secretary.

F. C. Zimmerman's resignation as a member of the Execu-
tive Committee was accepted. The gentleman reported that
he could not serve on account of business which required
his entire attention in the country. John H. Wise was
elected to fill the vacancy.

A letter was read from Nathaniel Hunter, the Secretary of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, thank-
ing the Kennel Club for its assistance in the matter of
appointing a committee to co-operate with the society in its
efforts to procure control of the management of the Public
Pound.

The club decided to hold its nest bench show in this city
commencing on May 22, 18S9, and ending on the evening of
the 28th.

The evening was principally taken up with Professor J. B.
F. McCleery's dog case, the particulars of which have been
published.

The Professor was giving his pBt dog an airing sometime
ago on the street in front of his residence, when the Pound-
keeper's deputies pounced down upon him and lassoed his
handsome pug. Not being of a robust constitution Mr.
McCleery resented the attack upon his charge by presenting
a pistol at the deputy who held his canine in subjugation.
The upshot of the affair was the Professor's arrest for present*
ing a deadly weapon at an officer when in the discharge of
his duty. The case came np before Judge Joachimsen of the
Justices' Court, who sentenced the Professor to a fine of $25.
It was afterward appealed and submitted on briefs to Judge
Sullivan, whose answer is daily expected.

The Kennel Club, after listening to the particulars as
related by Mr. McCleery, stated that it would be only too
happy to assist the latter in every way possible, but as the
matter now stands it could not do anything until Judge Sul-
livan's decision was received.

The club acquiesced with Mr. McCleery so far as the right
to protect his property by lawful means was concerned, but
the arrest having been made on the public highway, it did
not think that the owner of the dog was justified in present- .
ing a pistol at a Pound-keeper'B employe.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, In all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Spobtsmam.

Whelps.

Mr. H. K. Silvio's English setter, Phoebe, whelped Sep-
tember 20th nine, six dogs to Mr. F. A. Taf t's Gordon Dorr,
at Truckee,

Mr. Jas, E, "Watson's fox-terrier Lady, whelped, Oct. 2nd,
rive, there dogs to owner's Jock. One bitch since dead.

Mr. D. M. Murphy has just returned from England and
brought with him four pure bloodhound bitches, which he
is going to cross with the foxhonnd, and expects to get
something fine for deer hunting. His kennels are near Gil-
roy, from which place he hunts his pack.

Elsewhere appears an advertisement offering some setter
puppies for sale. They are by Fred A. Taft's Gordon Dorr,
a dog of good natural quality and most excellently broken m
The dam, Phoebe, is recommended by Mr. Taf t as an English
setter bitch of form and quality. Full particulars may be
obtained by addressing Mr, Taft, at Truckee.

At Harbor View the marksmen were out in force on Sun-
day last. The shooting was np to the Btandard. Following
is the record made by the different classes in the California
Schuetzen Club:

Champion class — J. Dornbierer, 419 ringa.

First clrss— F. O. Young, 409 rings.

Second class — C. Meyer, 412 rings.

Third class — A. Gumbel, 371 rings.

Fourth class— F. Attinger, 361 rings.

CADETS.

Champion clasB — A. Ehrenpfort, 345 riDgs.

First class — I. Wertheimer, 365 rings.

Second class — H. Haber, 303 rings.

The German and Eintracht Seotion Schuetzen Clubs also
held their monthly contest for medals. Following are the
winners:

GERMANIA CLT7B.

First class— J. TJtschig, 403 rings.
Second class— P. Faller, 376 rings.
Third class— J. Straub, 378 rings.

The first best center was made byKensel, 21 rings, and the
last by P. Faller, 23 rings.

EINTRACHT SECTION.

Champion class— F. A. Kuhls, 404 rings.
First class— L. Schmidt, 367 riDgs.
Second class— H. Patt, 356 rings.
Third class— E. Forst, 364 rings.
The last best center was made by E, Forat.

It is the intention of the Occidental Coursing Club to give
a meeting in November, and Secretary Jerome B. Lincoln
particularly requests the co-operation of all members of the
club. The Occidental Club numbers many prominent lovers
of the leash, and should be able to present a very attractive
programme.

Occidental Coursing Club.

After a rest that has lasted through the summer, the mem-
bers of the Occidental Coursing Club turned out in full force
last Tuesday evening to attend a meeting for arranging the
preliminaries for the proposed fall coursing match.

Vice-President Gregory was in the chair, owing to the
resignation of President Stuart M. Taylor having been sent
in some time ago. J- B. Lincoln officiated as Secretary.

It was decided that a club coursing meeting be held on
Thanksgiving Day, when an unlimited stake would be run.

Hugh DeaDe, Hugh Boyd and Colonel Gregory were ap-
pointed a committee to complete all arrangements for the
course. As an inducement to the dog-owners to enter their
animals, a beautiful ''Thanksgiving cup," will be presented
the stake winner. The entrance fee is at the usaal figure,
$5.

Section 4, Article 5, of the by-laws, calling for ten mem-
bers to constitute a quorum, was amended so as to read five
members.

Colonel Gregory was elected President of the club for the
un6nished portion of the term. "Wm. S. Kittle was elected
Vice-President in the place of Colonel Gregory.

Mr. Fred A. Taft sends a note detailing the woes of the lit-
ter by Dorr — Phoebe, ' the whelping of which is noted else-
where. Mr. Taft seems to be having a lot of trouble about
his pets. In the note he adds:

In connection with the litter, notice of which is sent, there
is an incident. A few day since Phcebe appeared in the
house, and from her actions Mrs. Silvey knew that something
was wrong. She went to the kennel and found all of the
pups missing, hearing their cries in the direction of an out-
house, she investigated the spot, and found that her little
four-year-old baby had thrown every one of them down into
the mire. With the help of some of the neighbor they were
secured, and after a good washing were found to be none the
worse off. She laid them out in the sun to dry off. Shortly
afterwards she found that Phcebe had dug a deep bole in the
ground by their side, throwing the earth back on the pupB.
She rescued them again, but found one dead, and as luck
would have it, it was the one I had selected to raise for my-
self, he wa3 marked in every respect like old "Dorr," and it
is a great disappointment to me. There is however a bitch
left, marked precisely the same, and I shall probably adopt
her.

The quail are now leaving us on their migration for the
foot-hills the other Bide of the summit.

Plinlimmon.

Mr. J. K. Emmett has at last secured for America the most
famous dog of his day, the celebrated St. Bernard Plinlim-
mon, whose career on the show bench has been one of un-
broken success. ThiB animal has been acknowledged by
Swiss authorities at the most typical St. Bernard ever seen,
and American breeders are to be congratulated at having him
for use at stud, as he has proved to be as successful as a stud
dog as he has been on the show bench. On six occasions he
has secured the 100-guinea challenge cap offered by the Eng-
lish St. Bernard Club, and though Prince Battenberg was
once placed over him at Birmingham, this was regarded as a
mistake.

Plinlimmon is as good in temper as he is in looks, and Mr.
Emmett is to be congratulated on his purchase. He is now
rising six-year-old, and was bred by Mr. T. Hall of Liverpool.
"Weighs 206 pounds and stands 33 inches at the shoulder.

The breeding of Mr. James Watson's black pointer bitch
Black Bess, has reached him, having been sent by Mr. Wm.
Graham, from Belfast, Ireland. Mr. Graham says she waa
whelped in March, 1887, bred by Mr. McDonald, and is by
Sweep out of Gloom. Sweep by Peel — Moll. Gloom by
Banger— Gloom. The breeding is not traceable in the stud
book, and the pedigree Bhould have been sent in full if it
could have been obtained by Mr. Graham. Names of breed-
ers, colors of dogs, etc., should have been given. The silly
way in which some of tho English tradeis ship dogs to
America, without avouched particulars relative to them, is
aggravating. Mr. Graham may be a qery good sort of per-
Bon in his way, but his word as to the excellence of a dog
selected and shipped by him, goes no length in determining
its absolute worth to the purchaser. He should give all acces-
sible data about the animal, and credit his customer with at
least alertness aDd intelligence enough to enable him to
judge the strength of the blood lines, and the form and
quality of the purchase. Mr. Graham writes Mr. "Watson,
under date 29th August : " I never had more difficulty get-
ting a pair of dogs than I hud getting those poin
black pointers are very scarce, and most of those that
presented as black pointers are simply black do:
very little pointer quality, and the most of tbem hav
on chest and feet."

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIR.

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PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

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Sept. 1st, " " 25. In three-year-old " "

Sept. lBt, " *' 25 In two- year- old " "

Aug. 7th, third* paymraent 50 Occident Stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting S1C0 Stanford Stake, 1888.

Ban Francisco, - Saturday,. Oct. 13, 1888.

The Great Pacers To-Day.

We first wrote the great young pacers, but it did not
require reflection to pee that this was a misnomer. The
adjective can be cancelled and then the caption will be
correct. The juvenile sidewheelers in California are so
good that the aged division of this coast are willing to
stand back and watch the battle, while with a few excep-
tions those of the East would not stand a much better
show. Two of the phenomenal three are to enter the
lists to-day, Saturday, on the Bay District course, and
the contest between the Empress, Yolo Maid, and the
Emperor, Adonis, will be one of the biggest of the big
eveuts of the season. Both winners, neither having met
with defeat. Both have shown capacity to "stay" a
flight of speed that would have been considered incred-
ible by colts of their age previous to this year.

From all the signs now the weather is likely to be of
a type which it is impossible to improve from a raciDg
view. Warm without the slightest inkling of beiog
oppressive, bright sunshine without a cloud from early
morning until the sun drops below the western line,
and the evening air without a tinge of chilliness. With
good weather there is always an assurance of the track
being in fine order. Tbe Bay District, when Jupiter
Pluvius does not interdict, is sure to be all that can be
desired. Whatever is necessary to be done in the way of
watering, harrowing and scraping is bound to be accom-
plished, as Mr. Hinchman will not stop at anything
below first rate order.

The pacing race has strong backing in the 2:27 class,
and with so many attractions combined there is likely to
be a large assemblage. Well worth the trip from even
so many points of view.

Weak Quarters— Forging.

There was an allusion in the paper of last week to
letters received containing inquiries. One was from W.
G. Murray of Bath, Steuben Co., N. T., the other from
Geo. Read, Honolulu. Mr. Murray states: "I have a
three-year-old stallion, his hind quarters are weak and
thin, and he has one bad quarter crack."

Mr. Read writes, "I have a very promising colt, four
years olds, that forges very badly, I have tried our
local blacksmiths but they do not appear to be able to
help it any.

Although there is a distinct variation in the cases, we
couple them in answering, as both are in a measure due
to shoeing, it may be said improper shoeing, though
when that is done according to scientific formula there
may exist both of these troubles.

In Dresenting our views and sugg sting remedies, it
must be borne in mind that it is not given from the
standpoint of a veterinarian, especially in considering
the case of weak feet and quarter cracks. Had it been
the intention of our correspondents to solicit advice of
that kind they, doubtless, would have made application
nearer home, and if from the tenor of his letter that had
been obvious, we should have turned it over to the gen-
tleman who has charge of the Veterinary Department of
the Breeder and Sportsman, with the fullest confidence
that his reply would be in accordance with the latest
and best teachings of the schools. Mr. Murray requests
our advice, and that will be based on practice.

Previous to the substitution of tips for full shoes we
had our share of trouble from quarter cracks. In fact
the case of Hock-Hocking was the primary and leading
cause of the change. Since adopting tips we have not
had a single case of quarter crack or corns, and twelve
years immunity is certainly good grounds for faith.
What we term quarter crack are fissures which commence
at the coronet and extend downward. Usually the
crack, on its first appearance, is slight, rarely exceeding
an inch in length and some of them not half that. This
proves that the force which separates the fibers is exerted
from above, and that the natural guard has been rendered
less effective. It also shows that the upper portion is
the easiest to sunder aDd tnis is apparent when the hern
is examined. Where the horn joins the coronary liga-
ment it has a curved form, the outside and upper portion
being brought to an edge The guard is expansion and
if that is not interfered with there is little if any danger
of separation of the fibers. Expansion is due to elasticity
of the horn and the ope a space at the heels. Were the
horn carried all the way around its own elasticity would
not subserve the purpose, and if similar effects are pro-
duced by confining the lower part as follows the rigid
embrace of a full shoe, the wise provisions of Nature are
rendered useless.

That the natural foot expands is easily demonstrated
by taking the foot of an unshod horse between the .knees
as a blacksmith holds it, grasping the quarters, with the
thumbs resting on the bulb of the heel and without
using a great deal of force there is shown quite a move-
ment back and forward. As when driving a horse iu a
vehicle which will afford an opportunity for closely
watching the movements, such as a skeleton wagon or
cart with a low seat, and every time the foot is brought
to the ground expansion will be noticed, contraction
when it is lifted. But a foot which is shod that motion
can neither be seen or felt, for even without nails in the
heels of the shoe there is pressure enough to prevent
motion.

Presuming that Mr, Murray's colt has worn full shoes
we would recommend that he be driven barefooted as
long as that can be done without wearing the toe away
to a degree that will be injurious. Better still, in that
cold country where snow and ice may necessitate sharp
calkins, to turn him out for the winter with a straw
yard to run in during days when the waather will per-
mit, and with a comfortable box at night and during
bad weather. In the meantime treat the crack so as to
insure a sound growth of horn at the coronet and when
spring comes it will be so nearly obliterated that it will
be easily handled. As the crack approaches the ground
surface of the foct care must be taken to keep that part
from too heavy a bearing, and it may be necessary to
put on a clamp to hold it together, a strip of thin metal
held in place by short screws will effect the purpose,
and this can be retained until the crack is nearly grown
out. Shoe with a tip the inside branch of which is just
long enough to permit a nail to be driven about half an
inch back of the crack, and, of course, sunk into the foot
in the manner so often described in this paper. In a
case of this kind we would prefer a tip which is only
a trifle wider than the wall and so thin that it would
not exceed two ounces in weight. If determined to use
a full shoe the "round" or bar pattern will be alto-
gether best as the bearing can be taken entirely off the
inside quarters and the weight thrown on the outside
and freg. Far better, however, to follow nature still

more closely and trust to the bare foot or the nearest
approach to that a light tip. It may be that a slight
irritant applied to the coronary band will increase the
deposit of horn forming material, though we have great
confidence that nature will afford the remedy if not
thwarted.

Forging is in some cases easily remedied, in others it
seems nearly impossible to overcome the difficulty.
When resulting from dilatory action of the fore feet,
there are numerous ways of correction, not one of them,
however, whicb can be considered a specific. The "roll-
ing motion shoe" we have known to be efficacious in
several instances, and also a modification of it in the
shape of a tip beveled at the toe. The philosophy of that
is that when the foot has to leave the ground quicker
than it would were the motion delayed, it will be out of
the way of the approaching hind foot. Toe-weights in
some cases will correct, iu others aggravate the trouble.
Then again all appliances to the front feet fail, and the
only hope would be in changing the action of the hind
feet. This is a more difficult task than to modify the
action of the anterior, and after many experiments none
be found effective. For road purposes it is essential that
changes in shoeing should be the dependence, and until
these are exhausted a resort to track appliances not
resorted to. If the colt forges with heavy shoes try light
ones, and vary the weight as occasion may require, that
is, when failure follows one experiment try another.
The common practice in shoeing trotters is proportionally
heavy in front and light behind, and as a rule this is
correct, but a reversal may prove the best in correcting
the forging habit. As in the case of quarter cracks we
should favor tips, when if the blow Is on the posterior
part of the shoe tnere will ba no metal to strike.

To be more definite, in the case of Mr. Read's colt we
would advise the use of tips on the front feet, beveled at
the toe and extending no farther back than the point of
the frog. They should be quite thin so as to be set into
the foot the lull depth, as the heels are probably too lovr
to afford a chance for thicker.

The hind tips can be set a short distance back from
the toe, and that rounded, and the pattern we use has the
i mer branch short, only one and one-half inches, with
one nail, the outer longer, about four inches, in whicb
three nails are put.

Washington Park— Closing of Stakes.

Monday next, the loth inst., some of the most im-
portant stakes to California racehorse owners will close.
These are the Drexel, Kenwood, Lakeside stakes for the
summer meeting, 1889, and the "fixed events," American
Derby, Englewood and Sheridan stakes of 1890. Wash-
ington Park has established a reputation which is the
best possible endorsement, and which in a great meas-
ure makes a single announcement of the fact sufficient.
Those who have taken a part in previous meetings do
not require more than a reminder, but others who have
not had that experience, late comers in the ranks of
racehorse owners, may not be aware of all the advant-
ages which nominating in these stakes bring.

The course and its appointments all through are of
the very best kiud, in fact it is difficult to select a point
which will give room for adverse criticism. The course
and stabling are the main things to owners and trainers,
though when lo excellence in these points are added at-
tractions for the comfort of spectators tbe union is a de-
sirable feature to all concerned. The management is on
a par with the grounds; energetic, accommodating and
using every endeavor to give satisfaction in minor as
well as major matters connected with the racing.

But still more pleasant to those who own horses, is
the small risk encountered with such a in agnificent re-
turn in view. An addition of one tnonsaud dollars is
the minimum sum added to a stake, ranging upward
from that to $7,500 which is the munificent amount
added to the American Derby.

The main aim of the manager appears to no ths
praiseworthy object of giving men who do not feel able
to make heavy investments, a chance. Thus in the
three Btakes to be decided next summer a risk of $10 in
each will carry an option to the first of February and
only $10 more to extend the time till the first of April.
Even in the big event the "Darby" $20 are all that arc
required in the first place, which will give to February,
1, 1890, for trial and $20 more gives tho privilege up to
April first of the same year. The forfeits are compara
tively light, the usual h. f. being the rule aud in the
Derby it^is $100 in a $250 stake.

Iu one respect California has the advantage, viz., iu
the declaration as on tbe first of April a hotter knowl-
edge can be obtained here of what tho colts are than on
the first of June in tho Eastern States. Every well bred
colt iu California can be named in the Derby with pros-
pective advantage, and tho inducements in tho other
stakes are nearly as good.

The advertisement will furnish all the necessary infor-
mation and entry blanks can beobtaiued at this office.

1888

<pte ^vttHtv and Jfaflrteraan.

24

The Napa Fair.
"We hear a succession of panegyrics whenever the if apa
fair is mentioned. Not a single person who has returned
dissatisfied, and everyone we have conversed with enthu-
siastic in praise. We never had the least doubt of the
fair being a "pronounced success," but it is rather more
than the most sanguine could expect that there should
be no adverse criticisms. Fortunate to all interested in
the welfare cf California that another great attraction
should be added to the brilliant list of California fairs,
and to those who are concerned in the "horse depart-
ment" of these exhibitions peculiarly gratifying. Vis-
itors who are familiar with the best tracks of the East as
well as of this State, say that the Napa cours- has not a
superior, and though so lately built is remarkably fast.
This comes from the grading being so well done and the
soil admirably adapted for the purpose. There is no
variation, we are informed, in the soil, and every foot of
the track is alike in this respect, and the whole circuit as
good as it can be. The encomiums are not confined to
the track and its adjunc s. The country and people come
in for a full share of the plaudits, and when listening to
the glowiug accounts our regret is heightened that cir-
cumstances debarred participating in the exciting events
of the circuit. There are intensified regrets when a visit
to places we have not yet seen is coupled with absence
from the fairs, and the famed Napa Valley is one of the
pom's we have anxiously desire! to see, and the first
opportunity will be seized to make the long deferred
visit.

Tbe National and Junior Stallion Stakes-

Friday next the Primary and Junior stakes will be
decided on the Bay District course, and the following
day, Saturday, the stallions namdd in the National will
come together. There have been some mishaps to the
youngsters engaged, those that have come under our
observation being to Eingwood and Balkan. The former
had a touch of the prevailing influenza, though we saw
him on the track Thursday and he jogged as though he
had entirely recovered. He was moving so well before
the attack that it is within bounds that he will rapidly
pick up and should he entirely "round to" he will give a
good account of himself in the race. When told on
Wednesday evening that Balkan was seriously amiss we
could scarcely credit it. Three days before we saw him
at work and he made a fast mile with so much ease that
his chance had a very rosy hue. He has from the first
been a special favorite of ours, and he possessed very many
of the qualities which will demand recognition from the
sharpest critics. Finely ^red, of fine form and fine size, in
fact oue of the grandest looking three-year-olds of the
year, he also Bhowed that he was a sure enough trotter.
Should the trouble be removed in a few day3, and from
what we hear it is a slight attack of influenza, he will be
in readiness when the bell calls. Direct went so very fast
at Napa that there was a trifle of timidity on the part
of a few to make the last payment which is due on Wed-
nesday next, though it muit be borne in mind that colts
are more uncertain than old horses, and that second,
third and fourths moneys are liberal sums. As seven
are still eligible there is scarcely a question that there
will be a good field of starters.

So far as our information goe3 there is no change in
th^ outlook for the National. From all we can learn
there are good reasons for the belief that all five will
start. Antevolo has accomplished the allotted work,
since the last report, satisfactorily, and ttiougb that
work has bieu considerably lighter than would have
been given under more favorable circumstances, it has
b^en forcible enough to be a trial of the new method of
treating sprains of the suspensory.

As the final payment of $500 has to be made Wednes-
day, and the next issue of the paper will be out the
morning of the race, further comment will be reserved
.until more is known.

Auction Sale of Live Stock.

Tuesday and Wednesday next, S. B. Whitehead & Co.,
-will offer at public sale, on the Pinole Ranch, a large
lot of first-class stock. The horses include two draft
stilliousand a s>on of Whipple's Hambletonian, with
one hundred and twenty-five work horses and a number
of colts. There are mules which will be offered, and
four hundred cattle, grade Durhams, milch cows and
some which are ready for the butcher. Beside the live
stock there are the usual multitude of things required on
a large ranch, carriages, wagons, threshing machines,
etc. The horses, carriages, implements, etc., will be
offered on the first day; the second will be taken up with
cattle, dairy utensils, etc. The station is called Tormey
and is between Pinole and Port Costa. Further partic-
ulars ■nil! be learned from the advertisement.

Mr- Rose Explains.

We are pleased to publish the following letter from
Mr. Kose, not only for the explanation it gives of his
letter to the N. Y. Sportsman, but also as the advice is
well worthy of being acted upon. That portion of the
communication criticizing the action of Guy and Wood-
nut we did not mention, that, as Mr. Rose says, being a
matter of opinion which anyone has a right to express.
There are good judges who prefer high action to the low,
and if a man prefers that of Guy Wilkes or Woodnut to
the manner of Stamboul or Antevolo, he has an unques-
tionable right to express the preference.

Breeder and Sportsman:— Thoughtless writing as well as
curses "come home to roost," and I can assure you that the
article in the Sporstuan his caised me great regret. Mr.
Gocher of the Sportsman wrote me s=ver»l friendly letters as
he took much personal ioterest in my stock, and to one of
these personal letters I male a hurried and unguarded, I
may fay thoughtless reply, but for Mr. Gocher's eye only,
and it was so uuderstood by him as his reply to mine shows
that he understood that my letter was not written for publi-
cation .

What you cite about my saying that Woodnut and Stam-
boul being the only likely starters for the stallion race was so
talked of by some horsemen after Gay Wilkes palled up sore
after his race in Sacramento. Since then I have heard more
favorable reports about all the horses, aad you will no doubt
believe my being very glad that it is so. There is certainly
no such littleness in my heart as to wish for success at the
expense of misfortune to others, and if it lay in my power
every stallion entered should be well and at his best. Bat 1
care less for this than I do that I gave some hasty opinion
about the action of Guy Wilke3 and Woodnut, and although
I have said nothing in malice, yet what I Baid would never
have been said by me in a public way, for I am very well
aware that every individual almost, has some different
opinion from some one else, and what may be considered as
faulty by me may be considered parfection aad also be per-
fection by another. Many of us say in friendly argument
with one another what we would not say publicly, knowing
by experience that all of us are often at fault, and one's own
horse" is perhaps too near to us to be fairly seen or talked
about by oneself.

The only reparation I can make now is to say I am sorry
and it is a lesson to be remembered not to say even in a
hasty, confidential, gossipy letter, things which will not
stand the test of publication. Hope you may consent to
publish this. Respectfully yours,

Los Angeles, October 8, 1888*

L. J. Rose.

Name Claimed.

By Henry Mayer, San Francisco, Cat.

Ante E03E, for dark brown filly, foaled March 4, 1 83S, by
Antevolo, dam Rachel by Whippleton.

Answers to Correspondents.

Qneotions answered only through these columns. No replies by
ieeuI or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of Rood faith. Let-
ters received without the writer/o name cannot receive attention.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman, S.in Francisco.

Please give your decision in your nest issue on the follow-
ing race, run at Visalia, between Black Bess and Mattie. It
was a match race for $25 a side, between Black Bess, owned
by J. A. Hodges, and Mattie, owned by Oscar Dake, and
Btakes placed in the judges hands the night before the race.

Mattie ran away with her jockey and ran for a half or
more, they took her back, and both got off well together,
making a dead heat. It was late ani Mattie being in great
distress, Dake, the owner of Mattie, proposed to withdraw
the money or ran it off the fullowiug day, and Hodges, the
owner of Blaok Bess agreed to withdraw, a"ad stated the same
to the judges. The judges objected siyiug there bad been
pools sold on the race, and it mast be raa off that night.
Dake told the judges his mire was in no couditioo to tud;
they said they wonld take the horses in their own hands aad
furnish riders to sait themselves. Dake, instead of letting
them have Mattie. took her to the livery stable in town,
where he had bsen keepiag her previous to the race. The
judges then declared the pools off, but withheld their deci-
sion uutil the following day, which was as follows: "After due
consideration, we have concladed the race a fraud, and fine
Oscar Dake, owner of Mattie 5100, and suspend him and
Mattie for one year. J. A. Hodges we fine $50 and his rider
$25, and suspend them one year, "and they kept the stakes
to apply on the fines.

The above was a one-quarter mile dash.

Yours respectfully, A Subscriber.

Answer. — According to your statement we fail to see cause
for the fiaes imposed by the judges. Owners have a right to
"divide after a dead heat" in a race not of heats, or rua
it off after the last race of the day. But there may have
been reasons which were thought to bring it under the class
of fraads.

Edito* Breeder and Sportsman:— The following clause
was the only condition, outside of those which the rales pre-
sent, and in a race which was trotted. A horse distanced all
but one competitor. There were thrae "moueys." Is the
winning horse entitled to the third? National Rales: "Horses
that distance the field will only take first money."

A. L. b., Oakland.

Answer— Taking the aboTe as the whole ground to base a
decision upin, and the award must be that the horse is
entitled to third money. When the published conditions do
not cover a point defioitely.it is then subject to the rules.
There can be no difference of opinion on tbaf, and as there
is au omission of words which wonld restrict the horse from
obtaining third money, it must be awarded to tbe horse which
would be entitled to it under the general application ot tbe
law. It is unnecessary to tike into consideration the inten-
tion as implied, meaning will not offset clearly expressed con-
ditions The same question was argued at Buffalo many
years ago, 1872 we think, as the published condition was the
seme as that quoted. E. A. Buck, at that time one of the
directors, brought it up, his opioion being that Bhould such
a case comeuptheassociation wonld have to award the prizes
the same as if the clause had not been iocorpoiated in tbe
conditions. His view was sustained, and therefore the phrase
was, "the field or any part of the field." One of the most
important things in a "speed programme" is a clear statement
which cannot be misunderstood.

REMEMBER

Entries Close Hondas'. October 1ft in

BAT DISTRICT FREE FOR ALL,

PACIFIC COAST BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION,

EUREKA JOCKEY CLCB,

WASHINGTON PARK CLUB STAKES for ISS9 and 1890.

Look carefully at advertisements and see thnt your letters
are plainly postmarked.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Breeder and Sportsman:— I am glad to see by your last
issue, that Antevolo is goiDg smoothly again, and that,warni
water invigorated with soda and hops have smoothed down
the swollen tendon, and put the gallant bay on his feet again.

I sincerely hope that Gay Wilkes will be his resolute self
on tbe eventful 20tb, and that all the contestants will trot so
purely that no questions as to gaining breaks will have to be
considered on or after the race.

There never was a rose without a thorn. Perhaps Stam-
boul is the thorn, he certainly will be a thorn in the flesh, if
he do^s not strike his own flesh, and reaches the post free
from soreness. I hops in this great race it will not be necess-
ary for any driver to take the law in hisowu hands, to ensure a
satisfactory result. A fair held and no favor is the all and all.

I heard more cheers when Mr. Holly and Mr. Dougherty
won at Sacramento with Woodnut and Victor respectively,
thaa at all the other meetings put together.

Why is it? There are better drivers; Goldsmith, Mr Holly
says, can outdrive him three seconds. Hickok drives like
a storoi when he is whip in hand behind a Tempest, and is
Dastin Gas Wilkes.

Why is it then that Mr. Holly and Mr. Dougherty are
cheered to the Echo, (no joke on Victor)? Is it not because
the voice of the people proclaims, these men own their own
horses, they trot them to win, this is a genuine straggle,
you cannot easily make a trade with the owner of a breeding
stallion, to throw off the father of his colts, the children of
his pastures. The wife and children are at the race to see,
his neighbors and the patrons of hit: horse are present.

You hear it said that it is speed which brings great num-
bers to a race, the desire to see great time. As opposed to
this view, the race manager will see on the 20th a greater
crowd than when the free for all takes place.

I do not see how one can expect fast time in the stallions,
except from Stamboul. Woodnut seemed stale at Napa,
Wilkes and Antevolo are ailing and Director is an unknown
quantity. But the people, ah! yes, the people, they know
Mr. Rose raised and owns Stamboul (City of the Golden Horn)
Ljs Angeles. The people know that the old Nestor among
horsemen raised from Fashion int) fashion Antevolo, and
what is more, the owner drives his horse. Guy Wilkes, he
of Oak Grove Farm, sturdy and resolute as the oaks that
adorn the paBtares of his home. The California Guy belongs
tc Mr. Corbitt, who watches him with jealous eyes.

Fair faces are wreathed with smiles when he wins. Every
step of his opponent is measured; when the race is lost only
fair trotting is allowed by such fair judges when dear Guy
trots.

Nest comes Wroodnut, the grand son of Nutwood, a hard
nut to crack if one would. Elucated from obscurity into
prominence by him who owns and drives him, Mr. Holly, a
tall, dark, quiet man, one who by strict attention to his
business has had many Hullidays.

Next, last bat njc least, come3 the storm-cloud Director,
son of the mighty Dictator, (fall brother to Ddxter), sire
of Jay-Eye-See 2:10, fastest gelding, also sire of Phallas
2:13£. fastest stallion. Director belongs and has belonged
to Mr. Salisbury since colthood. Director's colts are
worthy sons and daughters an! will induce their owner to
use every exertion to prepare ttiis great horse and send
him to the front. A glance of the eye, a flish of
thought, tells the hasy toiler of the city, here is a race,
no primary job can be pat up here.

The busy farmer leaves his plow in the furrow, puts up
the smoking team, pits the glossy neck of his colt, the get of
one of these great at illions. Hurries to catch the train to see
the race Elect yoar judges, support them to the bitter end
when they apply the written law. Then will the people
come outdoors to glory in the horse and learn to love and
honor him for what God made him for, a companion to man,
not a miserable device or means for us to cheat one another
with. Rosncus.

P. A.. Pioagran's Sale.

On Thursday next, October ISth, will occur the auction
sale of Mr. P. A. Finnigan's trotting bred horses. The stal-
lions and lu ires are such as. should be valuable to breeders,
representing as they do the blood of such troitiug sires as
Santa Claas, 2:17A, Geo. M. Patchen, Echo and John Nelson,
and of tbe thoroughbreds imp. Sovereign, Williamson's Bel-
mont and Lexington. Some of the individuals offered are
bred in accordance with the provisions of tbe standard
adopted and recently revised by the National Association.
Mr. Finnigau has adopted the excellent plan of publishing in
full the pedigrees of all the animals to be offered. We refer
our readers to our advertising columns for more specific
information.

Several ladies of fortune in England are so great admirers
of Arabs that they have been breeding them pare by them-
selves for several years past; and also now and then crossing
with the Thoroughbreds. Lady Etheldred Dillon writes the
London Live Stock Journal that out of sixteen foals from
Arab parents only one has died, which is a less loss than is
usually sustained in breeding other races. Nearly every one
of her horses is hardy, and they hive better feet and stronger
legs generally than Thoroughbreds and are entirely free
from their diseases, which is a matter of considerable import-
ance. The feet and legs in other horses are more apt to
become weak or diseased than any other points, which
renders it necessary to get them as strong and tongh as possi-
ble in breeeding, so that an Arab cross is asnally found
highly beneficial. — Cultivator.

Jockey Barnes has 137 winning monnts to his credit,
against eighty-seven for Covington, fifty-nine for McLaughlin,
fifty-six for Overton and fifty-five for Garrison.

The report of the Charter Oak Driving Park Association
shows a profit of $10,700 for the season. The Spring meet-
ing netted $2000 profit and the recent meeting $8,700. The
Association is in first-class condition.

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Mr. A. S. Mercer, special agent of tbe Bureau of Animal
Industries, whose arrival in San Francisco for the purpose of
investigating complaints of the presence of contagions dis-
eases iu various sections of the State was noted in a recent
issue of this paper, has finished his function and furnishes
some results of his visit. He Bays:

"I left Cheyenne about a month ago for California on sta-
tistical business for the department, and came by way of
Idaho, Washington Territory and Oregon. I found no seri-
ous complaints among the live stock en route, except that
there were instances of aotino-mykosis, or big jaw, among
the herds. Big jaw is found everywhere. On arriving here
I learned that there was a serious disease prevailing among
the cuttle, horses, sheep and other animals, which were
<1 vin i in great numbers, in Salinas Valley. I telegraphed to
Washington for instructions with regard to it, and got orders
to visit the field, taking with me a competent veterinary
ph3'sician, and investigate.

"Having secured the services of Dr. Thomas Bowhill, a
veterinary doctor of this city, and Dr. Montgomery of the
State University, we repaired to the district that was report-
ed to be infected. At Mr. Breen's ranch, Oholame, Monterey
county, we found that during the month of September 900
out of 1200 head of cattle and horses had died of Texas
fever, and they will lose the rest. The animals were dying
at the rate of about 100 a day. They have Texas fever all
through that country. At a dozen different ranches we
visited it was prevailing. About Gonzales, also in Salinas
Valley, we found no Texas fever, but they bad anthrax
among the horses, cattle and sheep. Several hundred hogs
bad died from eating the carcasses of infected animals. On
other ranches we found actino-mykosis (big jaw.) There
were thirteen cases of it on one little ranch. The country
was full of it. We were surprised. We found also tuber-
oulosis.

'•Anthrax is the worst of all the diseases that affect the
herds. It is contagious, and communicable to man as well
as animals. It attacks poultry, especially ducks. It has
probably existed in that valley for several years. When it
made its advent, or whence it came, is not known. It is cer-
tain that it was there last year. The stockmen there have
had more or less trouble for several years.

"The people are, however, very reticent; they are afraid of
getting tbe valley a bad reputation, and consequently it is
difficult to get facts from them. The Mexicans residing there
are in the habit of going out and eutting from the carcasses
of animals that have died of anthrax, meat which they jerk
and send to San Francisco.

"Iu Gonzales fourteen children died during the summer of
1887. They belonged to Mexican families who had eaten
meat from these diseased animals. Br. Hertel, of Gonzales,
says he is satisfied that the children die from eating that
meat. We made autopsies of the bodies of horses and cattle
at Breen's ranch, near Cholame, and at Gonzales, and demon*
strated that it was Texas fever that was killing a large amount
of stock. We discovered the germ of tbe disease under the
microscope. Our microscopic discoveries have been verified
by investigations with the microscope by three of the most
eminent physicians of San Francisco since our return. Texas
fever is infectious but not contagious. It infects the stubble
fields and pasturage where tbe cattle feed, and the trail on
which they are driven. It is the strangest of all diseases.
Texas cattle have it and g6t fat, it does not hurt them. They
make good beef, while native cattle which come in contact
with the Texas breeds become infected and die.

"Actino-mykosis, or big-jaw, is supposed to be caused by
a fungouB growth on barley, which the stock eat. It is a new
disease to the profession, and not yet thoroughly understood.
It is contagious, spreading to man as well as animals, and
no instance of a cure is known. It is quarantined against
iu all the Eastern States. So is the Texas fever in Bummer
months, north of the line of permanent intection. In the
North the frost kills the germ in winter — that is,
north of the line of permanent infection, whioh extends
from North Carolina acrosB the Rocky Mountains. The line
has not been established yet on this Coast. Eating tbe flesh
of anthraxod animals produces internal troubles — putrid sore
throat or something of the kind. Tbe infection can be taken
by handling the hides, and by getting the blood of the ani-
mals on the bands.

"My investigations in this State have only been from
Coburn Station on tbe Southern Pacific road to Salinas —
about forty or fifty miles, that being the area from whioh the
r .-ports came. I am through here now, and will leave shortly
for Washington, where I will report in detail and exhibit the
specimens of portions of the vitals of diseased animals whioh
I have pat up in bottles.

"All I or the Federal Depaatment can do is to investigate
and suggest. It is one of the reserved rights of the State to
legislate concerning matters of this kind, and the State ought
to take hold of it. The people of the; State should be pio-
tected. Inspectors should be appointed with prescribed
duties, and the diseases which are decimating the stock and
imperilling the health and lives of men, women and children
should be eradicated by vigorous measures."

Feeding Youner Cattle.

No period of feeding is of more importance to success in
breeding animals of a high standard of excellence than that
covered by the first six or eight months after birth; and yet
there is no subject on which we have more divergence of
opinion than that of oalf feeding. Says the Devon Bulletin:
Everybody knows that tbe natural method for a calf is to run
with its mother and take all it wishes from the udder at fre-
quent intervals. But such a process would soon prove mia-
ous to the milking qualities of the herd, because the supply
would adjust itself to the natural demand thus made upon
the mothers, and would not mach exceed them.

In the recommendations which follow we are guided by an
experience obtained by feeding through a series of yearsunder
various methods, followed by reasonable success, produei.ip
animals of good size and fair form. We ought to say, how-
ever, that the aim has been for the production of dairy rather
than beef animals, and that though we have estimated size
in the sense of full development of bone and muscle, we have
seldom striven to produce what in some sections of the
country would be demanded under the term of fat animals.
Feeding has been for growth, i. e., for bone and muscle on,
to which fat could at any time be laid. The aim has been to
secure a well rounded and well developed form, which should
constitute the basis of future productiveness whether in the
dairy or the beef stall. Fatness is a secondary consideration.
Give ns a secondary consideration. Give us a well developed
frame and the Devon will always grow fat when the functions
of procreation or milk production are made to cease and
proper feeding is kept up. In six months fat can be laid
on, but it takes years to grow a well developed frame. The
latter should therefore be the breeder's first care whether he
breeds for dairy or for beef.

The basis of calf feed mnst in all ordinary cases be the
milk of the cow. This we have been in the habit of feeding
to the calf whole and warm from the mother during the first
six months or six weeks of its existence. We avoid in this
way, better than in any other, the disturbances of digestion
which too easily enter the artificial feeding. If the calf is
small or from any reason weak; this method secures Btrength
and a natural appetite. In a word, by this nearest approach
to the instinctive method of nourishment the physical pro-
cesses seem for the time to be best promoted and the founda-
tion of future growth secured.

From the whole milk it is well to pass over giadually to
milk that has been deprived of its cream. This is done by
mixing skimmed milk with the whole milk and feeding to-
gether. At tbe same time that this process of mixing begins
to go forward let tbe man in charge of feeding drop into the
pail a teaspoonful of raw linseed oil, taking care that he se-
cures the btst quality and of the purest flavor, free from con-
tamination by kerosene in measuring dishes or by storing in
barrels that have been UBed for coal oil products. Be sure
that raw oil is used. No calf of ouis has been known to re-
fuse that which is pure on account of the taste. Increase
the skimmed milk and the oil gradually until the calf is tak-
ing only a mixture of these two Id proportion of about a half
pint of oil to twenty or thirty pounds of milk. The oil
affects the bowels favorably, keeping them open. If too great
loosenese sets in diminish the oil, adapting the quantity to
circumstances until the animal becomes accustomed to it.

BeBides the milk calves when a month old should have be-
fore them a pan of wheat-bran from which they will grad-
ually learn to lick a quantity, aocording to their taste for
such food. They will never take it to their hurt if it is kept
constantly before them, and when the milk food is gradually
removed from them they are already prepared to pass over to
the mixed grains such as wheat-bran, linseed oil meal, gluten
meal, or whatever else may be thought best as a supplement
of hay. A small amount of grass or hay placed before them
quite early will have accustomed them to this portion of their
more natural rations.

The directions here given represent the lateBt and so far
the most satisfactory experience acquired. Other methods
may be equally good or better. Instead of linseed oil Prof.
Stewart, of the Country Gentleman, has recommended a jelly
made by boiling linseed to be introduced into the skimmed
milk. But this method we have found more troublesome
than the resort to oil, and not attended with results as satis-
factory. Ground linseed we have not tried, but its use
would come in more appropriately at a later period if such
use has advantages.

In no case do we recommend soured milk. In such milk
valuable nutritious substances have been converted into
acid which contains no nutriment, so that there is an actual
loss of feeding value, besides the disturbances to digestion
which are readily produced by milk of various degrees of
acidity. For the best feeding milk that has been set in cold
water should be used, as this process admits of the extrac-
tion of the oream without souring.

Canadian Cattle Interests.

The live stook interest of the Province of Ontario, Canada,
as compared with grain growing is makiDg rapid strides, for
the climate of that Province is particularly adapted to its
growth and development, and that is the reason why the
export trade baB been watched with snob concern by the
farmers and those interested in tbe success of its agricultural
resources.

For many years — indeed up to the close of the American
civil war — the markets of Albany, New York and Boston
offered great inducements to Canadian cattle dealers for tbe
disposal of any surplus stook not required for home consump-
tion, and a fairly profitable trade waB transacted during the
years of "reciprocity." But when the war was ended, and
the army disbanded, thousands of soldiers beat their swords
into plowshares, and land was cultivated, agriculture sprang
into life, and tbe raising of live stook became the question of
of the day, so that in tbe space of four years American farm-
ers could not only supply their great cities and towns, but
they bad a large surplus besides for whioh they were seeking
a foreign market. Canada in the meantime bad opened up
communication with tbe mother land, and wan doing a profit-
able trade in Bait meats, not only with the great centres of
Euglaod, but thousands of beef hams and tons of briskets of
bee! were finding a ready sale in Glasgow. Still flocks and
herds increased, although the quality scarcely attained any
degree of excellence, for there was no incentive to our farmers

and feeders to breed good beef, and agricultural industries
languished .

This state of things continued more or less from the year
1870 to 1875, when the attention of the Canadian cattle men
was drawn towards England. That seagirt isle was suffering
and had suffered through her farmers having lost millions of
cattle and sheep by contagious diseases, which the veteri-
nary department of the Privy Council of that day was un-
able to cope with, and as a consequenoe animal food was in
great demand at extraordinary high prices. Canada up to
that time had never attempted exporting, but through the
agency of that old pioneer — Simon Beaty — we had done con-
siderable importing, and was in possession of strains of
blooded cattle that any country might be proud of, and only
required attention to produce a great development from
which Canada at this day is reaping a golden harvest.

In tbe year 1873 a score or two of cattle were shipped from
Montreal by the agency of tbe "Belle" of Glasgow, and a
few by Mr. Roddick of Liverpool, but they Jed to no tangible
result. In 1875 the Cattle Xing of Canada, Alderman Frank-
land, of Toronto, determined to visit Great Britain together
with the principal markets of the continent, and for this
purpose took on interest in a small cargo of cattle, which
was placed on the steamer "Quebec," of the Dominion Line.
Tbe freight paid was six pounds sterling besides having to
build 6tails at their own expense. The cattle met a success-
ful market, after an enormous expense, some sixty-five dol-
lars a head, they realized a handsome profit. Indeed beef
and mutton at that time wf-re selling from nine pence to ten-
pence per pound wholesale, or from ten pounds to twelve
pounds per head more than they are realizing this veil of
1888.

From this small beginning the cattle trade has developed
to its present importance. Canada learned through the
press what a profitable trade could be accomplished by closer
ties with the mother-land. Men in the trade, full of patriot-
ism and love for the Empire, wrote often and fully on the
question of seeking a permanent market with our own peo-
ple, and these men, with a determination worthy of all
praise, took the lead and induced not only breeders but
feeders to assist in the development of this great industry,
and what is the result? Why, to-day Ontario has the finest
herds of cattle--ever increasing in numbers — catt'e of the
highest pedigree, a clean bill of health, an increasing trade,
and it is worthy of note that by the foBtering care it has re-
ceived from a small beginning — in ten years, the province
has sold and is selling to Great Britian alone over Five Mil-
lion Dollars worth of live stock per jear.

A Strange Breed of Cattle-

A strange breed of wild cattle is found in the high hills
Bkirting the Umqua Valley, Oregon. In the mountaiis near
Biddies and Kosebud, they are probably most plentiful, but
they do not venture down into tbe valley much. They stay
on the hills and get water from the living springs which rise
there. Fur the most part they are concealed in the dense
growth of oak and fir in these mountains. There is heavy
underbrush, too, so that it is a hard matter to get them.
They go in bands of six or eight usually, but at night a herd
of forty or fifty get together and lie down in the Bame yard —
that is, they sleep in the same spot, which is usually a
secluded spot among the trees' A band of wild catile have
been known to get together on a clear space like this every
night for a couple of years. When feeding, there are always
a few bulls to act as sentinels. While the cattle graze in
bands of half a dozen or so, they ore, nevertheless, close to
bands, so that an alarm from any one of the bulls, which
leisurely feed on higher ground, they all run away together.
The cattle are all colors and wilder than deer. It is a hard
matter to get a shot at them, for the reason tbat their scent is
bo keen. They can Bmell a man a long distance off. They
got wild in 1853, when the old man EiddleB and two or three
others of the old settlers came to the valley. Their cow
wandered off and could not be found. After two or three
years when the pioneers wanted beef all they had to do was to
rig out two or three pack animals and go up into the moun-
tains. The cattle had to be killed on sight, the same as deer
or bear, for they could no more be driven down than deer
oould. Once killed they were quartered, packed on the
horses, and carried down. They have been hunted a good
deal in late years, so that there are not so many as there used
to be. A peculiarity about these cattle is that their eyes and
horns are jet black. The retin, iris, and the whole apple of
the eye are one maBB of blaok. Ton can't distinguish any
difference in any part of it. The horns, too, while being
black as ink, are long and sharp. Brought to bay, the Ore-
gon wild cattle are very wicked fighters.

Mr. Gerritt S. Miller, of Peterboro, N. Y., is authority for
the following statement as to the milk yield of some Hol-
steins: Two cows, bred and raised in the Kriemhild herd,
have been milking w«H this season. Pledge 1506 began her
milk reoord June 1st. June 23d she gave 100J pounds; 30th
104J pounds. During July and August she gave 6, 105 J
pounds. For thirty-six consecutive days her record was as
follows, beginning with July 6th and ending with August
10th:

103

91i

102}

103}

97}

106

100}

103}

95}

101

100}

103}

96}

98}

99}

95}

96}

95}

93}

98}

100

100}

95}

106}

100}
110}
104}
109}
99}
92}

100
101
102}

98}

99

98

Total, 3,601} pounds, or an average of a trifle over 100
pounds per day. The largest yield in one day was 110}
pounds, July 31st. She ran in a pasture night and day,
where the feed was good; drank water from a stream passing
through the lot, and had no additional food, excepting 16
quarts of grain daily up to July 19th, and after that 20 quarts.
The grain was fed dry, and mixed in the following propor-
tion: 4-9ths ground oats, 4-9thB coarse middlings, and l-9th
corn meal. Occasionally she had a little oilcake with the
grain.

Copia 1067 oalved too late to do her best during this trial,
but she did very well, giving 99} pounds for largest daily
yield. These cows are Beven and eight years old, both sired
by Billy Boelyn. Pledge is a great granddaughter of
Empress 539 (Holland record 108 pounds in one day).

In addition to the above, we have bred the ' following
named performers: Sultana 1032, 101} pounds in one day,
22,043} pounds in one year; Eoho 121. 23,775} pounds in one
year; and .35gis 69, 25 pounds 13} onncea of butter in seven
days, 100 pounds 6 ounces in 30 days. Several of the young
animals now in the herd ore doing better than tbe above did
at same age.

At David City, Neb., seven steers have been shot. They
were suffering from hydrophobia.

1888

<£fte fpreedcr atitt Jipr/rlsmaw.

251

=IMPORTANT -:- SALE=-
THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

A draft of Thirty Heed from the Breeding Establishment of J. B. HAGGIN, Esq.

Sold on account of being over-stocked.

■ To take pl*ce at ■

Rancho del Paso, near Sacramento, at 1 p. m., on SATURDAY, November 24, 1888.

The following mares will be sold. They have been stirltd to Darebin, Sir Modred, Kjrle Dal}', Hyder Ali, Long6eld, Warwick aDd Miluer, stallions in service at Eancho del Paso.

ANNIE LAURIE.

ASSYRIA.

CINDERELLA.

ELIZA.

GIPSEY.

IRENE.

LIN A.

MAGUIE O'NEIL.

MAID OF STOCK DALE.

MEDEA.

REBECCA.

ROSA BELLA.

ROSEMARY.
SISTER TO RUTH RYAN.
SOPHIE,
VIRGIE.
WILD ROSE.
YOUNG FLUSH.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.
BROOK.
ELIZA.
FLORIS.
UNA.
AMARYLLIS.

SANTA ROSA.

URSULA.

BEDETTE.

CHF, LONGFIELD— ASSYBIA.
CH F, KYRLE DALY— ANNIE LAURIE-

These roarer are by snch sires as Virgil, KiDg Alfonso, Dnke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, Catesby, Hnbbard, Joe Daniels, Shann on, Wheatley, Leinster, Bazaar, and others.
Catalogues will ls-sut shortly <riving extended Pcdfgrtes and lull inioriuatiou.

22 Montgomery Street.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

IDJLSTI I-\ IHOIIOVUHKRFUS of all the
) noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
[ lognes. F. H. BURKE, 4jl ilontgomery St.,S. F.

HOLS1EIN t'ATfJLE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
I Young Bulls anil Heifers for Sale, -ill Cattle of the

(best and choicest strains. Information by mall. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, UJ East Pico Street, Los
, Angelea, Cal.

, B.T. RUSH.Suisun, Cal., Shorthorns, Tbobougb-
f bred and Grades. Young Bulls and Calves for Sale.

J. K. JDURFEE, El Monte, California, Breeder of
[ high grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
I Owner of famous four-vear-old Bull " Cleveland"
| (.No. 469), sire " Doctor" (.JS'o. 171), dam "Kiss" t,No.
I 42n. Da Bervice at $ou. Awarded first premium at

I Dos Angeles Fair for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Cows for family use, and voting bolls
and heifers for sale. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,

P. 0. B0X1.W3.

SfcTH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
i Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen- Angus and Gallo-
f way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
I for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
1 average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
I Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal,

JOSEPH 31A1MIAKI). Fnlton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Dambs for Sale

CHARLES 1>"DERHI»X. Santa Rosa, Sonoaa
Countv, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare fur Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES HADIXH'K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
I trained at reasonable prices. Stock bandied care-
l fully.Correspondencc solicited.

P. CARROLL Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cat,
Breeder of thoroughbred runners. Payton and
I ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. .Also some good graded stock for sale.

; P. L. McGillX, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
sey s, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. — Thorouebbred Dur-
1 bam Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park,

SHORT-HORN CATTLE— SAN MATEO RAN-
CHO HERD of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

P\<*E BROTHERS.— Penn's Grove, 3ouoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best Btrains. Catalogues. Address
p. PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EL ROBLAS RAN* HO-Los Alamos, Cal , Fran-
cis T Underhill. proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
mail. C. P. Swan, manager.

FOR SALE.

FOX TERRIER PUPS, from first-class Im-
ported Stocfe. Prize Winners.
106 THOS. SLIPPEE, Eugene City, Or.

Clydesdale Stallions.

— TO ARB1VE ABOUT -

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1888.

Tie annual Importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
lnc of Six Clydesdale Stallions, will arrive from
Australia by steamer on November 1st. Tbese ani-
mate are fully up to the higb standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses will be quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the nndeisigned.

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Sheet, 100 San Franciflco.

^ Great Auction Sale

JL OF

Mules.Work Horses, Roadsters & TrottiDg Horses,

ON

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1888, at lO A. M.

At REA VIS' BANCS', near Chico, BuUe County. Cal.

■ m

On the above date we will off.-r for sale, at the ranch of D. M. Reavis, Esq., 2i miles from Chico, three
hundred head firsr-cUss Moles, sired by Kentucky and imported Jacks, out of first-class American Mares.
These Mules were all raised by Mr. Reavis, and are first-class In every particular; none will exceed seven
years of age. They will be sold as desired, in string teams, matched or single. There will also be offered
about fifty bead of first-class Work Animals, out of American Mares, by Imported Percheron Stallions, At
the the same time will be offered about fifty head of fashionably bred Trotting Mares, Colts, Fillies and
Geldings, got by standard bred Stallions, such as Director. Monroe Chief, Steinway, Blackbird, etc. This
will be the most extensive sale that has taken place in Xothern California, and Mr, Reavis' reputation as a
breeder is a guarantee that the stock offered will be of superior character.

The terms will be cash, or approved notes at current interest.

Catalogues are being prepared, giving pedigrees and full particulars.

Any information desired may be obtained upon application to Mr. Reavis, Chico, or to the undersigned,

ei

KILLIP & CO. 22 Montgomery St., S. F.

ENGINES AND BOILERS

1888. SECOND 1888.

Annual Meeting

OF THE

Willows Agricultural
Association,

At WILLOWS, Colusa Co CaL,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday,

OCTOBER 23-24-25 & 26.

$2OU0.

RACES!

PURSES-

RACES!

■JOOO

RACES.

Ccnmencing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23d, and
continuing during the week.

: Especially Adapted for :

DAIRY AND FARM USB.

PERFECT
SAFETY
SECURED !

Strong and Reliable Steam-
Driving Power Furnished with
the Most Economical Con-
sumption of Fuel.

MOST IMPROVED
PATTERNS.

Both Upright and
Horizontal !

gST Send for Illustrated Cata-
logue and Prices.

G. G. WICKSON & CO.,

DAIRY AND FARM MACHINERY,
3 and 5 FRONT ST., SAN FRANCISCO

Also Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

ln£

L C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

L. C. SMITH,

? ?

is 3
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•- -

SUBSCRIBE FOB THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

BCanufacturer of both Hammer and Hammertoes Guns. |
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
&. Demonstration of the Shooting: Qualities of the "Ii. C. Smith" Gun*

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co.'s tournament, held at Cleveland, 0., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the "Smith" gun won first money In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amou 1($3,000>of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b*st average In the 90 class, la the 90-
cloes iwon the Is*. 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, 4tb and 5th; In the 70 class It
cook itand 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-class, maklDg a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

Wp think this a moat excellent showing, as there was se7en different makes of guns used by the nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L- 0. SMITH.

si.M> FOB DESCRIPTIVE * A TAI.1M.1 \. AMD PRICE LIST. 76

PROGRAMME.

TUESDAY, October 2 3d.

1. Running, three-quarter mile dash, free for all.
Purse, $100.

2. Trotting, Three-Minute Class, free for all.
Purse ?200.

WEDM.SDU, October 34th.

Running, half-mile and repeat, free for all.
Purse, ?100.

4. Pacing, 2.21 class, free for all. Purse, $400.

THURSDAY. October «5tn.

5. Running, one and o De-quarter mile dasb. free
for all. Purse, $150.

6. Trotting, 2.35 Class, free for all. Purse §300.

7. Trotting, nearest to four minutes. Purse, §50.

I' til DAY. October 26th.

8. Trotting, 2.45 Class, free for all horses owned in
Third Agricultural District Aug. 1, laSS. Pnrse. §200.

" Trotting, free for all. Pnrse, §400.

Special Fnrses will be Given by tbe Society

Saturday, October 2?tU.

All Trotting and Pacing Races 3 in 5, in Harness.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern Trot-
ting and Pacing Races . California State Agricultural
Society rules to govern Running Races. Entrance
fee 10 per cent ol purse; to accompany nominations,
in all Trotting ana Pacing Races the purse Is to be
divided into tbree moneys, sLx-tenths, three-tenths,
and one-tenth. Running Races in two moneys, seven-
tenths and three -tenths. In all of the above races,
five or more paid up entries required to fill, and three
or more horses to start, but the Board reserves the
right to hold the entries and start the raceB with a
less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of
the purse or stake. The Board reserves the right to
trot or run heats of any two races, alternately, or to
call a special race between tn-ats; also to change the
day and hour of any race if deemed necessary. For
a walk-over, ahorse is only entitled to Its own entrance
fee and one- half of the entrance received from the
other entries of said race. A horse winning a race Is
entitled to first money only, except when distancing
the field, then the first and tliird moneys. Non star-
ters must be declared out the day previous to the race
they are engaged In, before 6. P. Al. or be required to
start.

All entries lor a race to close wltn the
President or Secretary, at Willow, October
1 :> Ui, 1 888. at I O o'clock P. H.
The Eoard of Directors will have charge of the

track and grounds during the week of races,
and will see that the rules are etrlctly enforced, and
purseB and stakes win be paid wheu the jiulRes have
rendered tueir decision, and before leaving the stand.
Speed programmes and entry blanks will be furnished

npon application to the Secretary. Races to start at

1 o'clock p. m . sharp.

\Y

W C MURDOCH, President
V. FREEMAN Secretory. 13

IMPROVED

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfert Riding Baggies.
Breaking Carls.

Sohanon Carriage Co., ""cflcSco?

Send for Catalogue.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROl'UHBREDS A SPVA IAI.TY,

Will select and buy. or huy selected Animals f»ir all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING 7ODROS0XRS IN VIEW.

I.. M. I,\si.lV Stanford. Ky.

References— J. W, Quest, Danvlll--. Kv.

B. O. Bruce, Lexington. Kv.
S. H. Baoghnian. Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Ky.
Oeo. McAllster. Stanford, Ky.
33 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

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Oct. 13

GREAT AUCTION SALE OF LIVE STOCK

To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION in the distribution of the Estate of JOHN TORMBY. deceased,

: TO BE HELD ON THE :

PINOLE RANCH, TORMEY STATION.

On the C. P. R. R., between Port Costa and Pinole Station, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OCT- 16 & 17.

G UPRISING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY,

Two large Bay Glory Stallions, weighing 1,600 lbs.; one Whipple Hambletonian Stal-
lion; 125 head of Work Horses, weighing from 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. each; Mules; 1-2 and 3-year
old and Suckling Colts.

400 head of Graded Darbam Cattle; Milch Cows and Beef Cattle.

Farming Implements, Threshing Machines, Threshing Engine, Mowers, Gang Plows,
Harrows, Blacksmith Tools. Double and Single Farm Wagons, Kockaways, Phaetons, Double
and Single Harness, Saddles, etc.

SALE TO COMMENCE AT 10 A. M. SHARP.
SALE POSITIVE.

Ij the 6vent of stormy weather the sale will take place Tinder cover.

Any information in regard to the above sale can be had by applying to MBS, A. TOKMEY,
at the Ranch or of

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.,

20 Leidesdorff Street. AUCTIONEERS

N. B. — Trains leave SaD Francisco for Tormey Station at 7.30, 8 and 8.30 A. M.; from
Sacramento at 6 A. M. Returning, leaves Tormey Station for San Francisco at 5 P. M.

First day's sale will consist of Horses, Carriages, Wagons, Harness and Farming Imple-
ments. Second day's sale will consist of Cattle, Dairy Utensils, eto.

TERMS OF SALE CASH. 95

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888,

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 15, 1888.

FIRST DAY -NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. PurBe £450;
first qnartergSO; half $75; three -quarters S85; mile
$11 0; mile and a quarter ?13u. AH paid up entries
over five to be added and equally divided between
each winner.

2— Trotting. Purse S250. Three minute class for
horses ownei in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,
1888. First horse to receive 8150; second S75; third
S?6
SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1888.

3— "KnreBa state. For all ages §50. Entrance half

forfeit, S30U added; second to receive $100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4— Running PurBe 8150. For all ages First horse

8120; second $25, half mile an'" .repeat.
6 — Running Purse '$200. For .wo-y ear-olds. First

horse to receive $160; second S5(j, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.

6 — Trotting Purse 8500; 2:40class, for horses owned
in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse S36G; second horse 8150; third horse $50.

7— Trotting Purse $760. Free for all. First horse
S5U);Becond §175; third 875,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. SO.

8— RuDning-Purse S25D for all ages; first horse

8200; second 850; three-quarters of a mile.
9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; 825 entrance:

one-half forfeit; S260 added; second to receive 876;

third lo save stakes, one mile.
10 -Running -Purse $150; ior all ages; first horse to

receive 8125; second $25; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

All trotting races are best three In five unlesB other-
wise specified; four to enter and three to Btart, but
the Board reserves the right to hold a less number
than four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting races the rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all running races the roles
of the Pacific CoaBt Blood Horse Association to
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot heats
of any two classes alternately, if necessary to finish
any day'B racing.

In all entries not declared oat by 6 p. m. o* tbe day
preceding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

In all races four or more paid-up entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named in entrieB.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in entrieB.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,
Thurticl.iv, November 15, 1888.

Entry blanks will be furniBhed upon application to
the Secretary.

DANIEL MIRPIIV, President.

H. CO N, Secretary. 3

FOR SALE.

FAEROSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, 1887, 8ir«d
by Fallis (2.2:i> by Electioneer, dam Roaeleaf, (full
sister to Shamrock 2-year-old, record 2.25 and half
slBter to Go Id leaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2,16.)

ALSO
METRIC, b c, foaled March 10, 1887, sired by Fallis
['l.'JS) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yarllng trial one-half mile in 1.1 3 J and'since
showed'trials a two minute gait) by Young Tuokaho
he by Flax'ail. Price for both colts, if Bold im-
mediately, 1b $1 ,uOO.

My only reason for selling at this low figure Is on
account of removal from the State. For further
particulars, addreBS

F. P. I,OWi:H.,Gll 16TH STREET,

Sacramento, Gil. 1 0 1

The Washington Park Club,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Announce the following Stakes to close October 15th, 1888, to be ran at their Summer
Meeting of 1889, beginning Satnrday, Jnne 22d and ending Saturday, July 20, for which a
programme will be arranged for

TWENTY-FOUR DAYS' RACING

WITH-

$(00,000.

IN ADDED MONEY TO STAKES A\D PURSES
$1,000. IHB DBEXBL STAKES. $1,000.

A Sweepstaltes for three-year- oldB (foals of 1885j; 810C each, h. f.; or only 810 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $20 April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the money;
with $1,000 added, tbe second to receive 8200. and tbe third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-
year-old stake race of the value of 81,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; or 81.500. 5 lba ; of three or more three-year-old
stake races of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. One mile.

$1,000. THE KENWOOD STAKES. $1,000-

A sweepstakes for colts two years old (foals of 1887); $5C each, h. f.; or only S10 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or $15 by April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with 81,000 added, the second to receive 8200, and the third 8100 oat of the stakes. A winner of any
stake race of the value of 81,000 to carry 3 lbs ; of 82.U0O, 5 lbs., of three or more stake races of any value,
7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbB. Five furlongs.

$1,000. THE LAKESIDE STAKES. $1,000-

A Sweepstakes for fillies two years old (foals of 1887); 850 each, h. f. or only §10 If declared out on
or before February 1st, or $15 Dy April 1st, 1889. All declarations void unless accompanied with the
money; with 81,000 added, the second to receive 3200, and the third §100 out of the stakes. A winner of any
Btake race of the value of $1,000 to cany 3 lbs., of 82,000 5 lbs,; of three or more such races of any value,
7 lbs, extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

FIXED EVENTS FOE 1890.

To close October 1 5th, 1888, and to be ran at tbe Summer Meeting of 1 890,

$7,500. 1890. THE AMERICAN DERBY. 1890. $7,500.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1887); at S250 each, 8100 f., or only $20 if declared out on
or before February 1st, or ^0 April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless accompained with the money;
with $7,500 added, the Becond to receive 51,000, and the third ?500 out the stakes. A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of tbe value o£ $2,000 to carry 3 lbs,: of SS.OOO, 51bs.; of three or more three-year-old Btake
races of any value. 10 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. To be bun on the fihbt day of the Meeting.
One mile and a half.

$1,000.

THE ENG-LEWOOD STAKES.

$l,0O0.

A Sweepstakes for fillies three years old (foals of 1887); $100 each, h. f„ or only 810 if declared out
on or before February 1st, or ?20 April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless accompanied with the money;
with tl.OOO added, the second to receive $200, and the third $1C0 out of the stakes, A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of the value of $l ,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; of $1,500, 5 lbs, ; of three or more three-y ear-old stake races
of any value, 7 lbs, extra, MaidenB allowed 7 lbs, One mile.

$1,500.

THE SHERIDAN STAKES.

$1,500.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 1887); 8100 each, h. f„ or only 810 if declared out on or
before February 1st, or $30 April 1st, 1890, All declarations void unless accompanied with the money; with
$1,500 added, the second to receive $30'J and the third 8100 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-year-old
stake race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs., of $1,500, 5 lb3.; of three or more of such stakes of any value,
10 lb?, extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. One mile and a quartet.

In addition to the above, other stakes for two and three-year-olds, and all ages, to be run at tbe Summer
Meeting of 1889, will be advertised in due time to close JANUARY 15th, 1889.

i- In no case will less than $1,000 be given in added money to Stakes.

s-ir All Fnrses and Handicaps, $600 to $750.

Please observe that in the above BtakeB, declarations are permitted for a small forfeit.

Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks, can obtain them by applying to the Secretary.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Secretary, Boom 32, Palmer House,
Chicago, 111.

J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary.

First-classLivery Stable FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a fine Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped and beBt pay-
ing Livery Stables in San FranciBco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom and a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and Is well-known throughout the State.

The Terms are liberal — one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate interest. For in"
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

DORR— PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taft's Gordon Setter D^rr, Bench
Show aud Field Tilal Winner and H. K. Silvio's Eng-
lish Setter, Phrebe. Phoebe is by Count Harry
(Count Noble— Paula} out of Daisy W who had
the blood of Druid, Bob Boy, Pride of the Bor-
der, Castlowltz, True, Lewellyn Prince, Adam*
Bock aid Dora and other noted dogs.
Full pedigrees given. For particulars address,
104 F-RFD. A. TAFT, Truckee, t'al.

SITUATION WANTED.

As Manager of Stock Breeding Ranch by young
man with experience and good referencp. Armr-
tomed to breaking young hoises. Address "Mana-
ger" this Ofiloe. 94

Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association.

FALL MEETING 1888.

Saturday .Nov. 10 Tuesday Nov. 13.
Thursday Nov, 15. Saturday Nov 17.

Extra days and additional races will be run when
available.

PROGRAMME.

First Day, Saturday, Nov. lO.

No.l.— INTRODUCTION PURSE— $400, of which $60
to third. For three-year-olds and upwards. Win-
ners this year of two races of the aggregate value of
$1,000, to carry five pounds extra; horses that have
Btarted and not won this year, allowed five pounds,
One mile and one hundred yaxds.

No. 2.— THE LADIES STAKES— For two-year-old
fillies. Three-fourths of a mile. Closed Aug, 15
18 >7.

No. 3.-THE BAY CITY STAKES— For all ages
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 If declared out on or
before Nov. 1st; with $600 added; second horse to re-
ceive $100, third horse to save stake. Winners of
any race over thiB distance this year to carry five
pounds; of two such races, ten pounds; of three,
fifteen pounds extra One mile and a half.

No. 4.— THE RECORD STAKES— For three-year-
olds and upward- $26 entrance, $10 forfeit, $350
added; second horse to receive $50, third to save
Slake. Five furlongs,

Second Day, Tuesday, Nov. 1 3.

No- 5.— SELLING PURSE— $350, of which $50 to
second. For aU ages. The winner to he sold at
auction, fixed valuation. Sl.suO; one pound allowed
for each $100 lesB. down to $1,000; then two pounds
for each $100 down to $300; two ponndB added for
each $100 above fixed valuation. Selling price to be
Btated through the entry box at the usual time of
declaring, 6 o'clock, p. si., the day before the race.
Three-quarter mile heats.

No, 6.— THE VESTAL STAKES—For three-year-
old fillies. One mile and a quarter. Closed Aug. 15.
1886.

No. 7.— THE EQUITY STAKES—For two-years-olds,
$10 each p. p., with $400 added; first horse to take
the added money, second horse 70 percent,, and the
third horse 30 per cent, of the stakes. Winner of
any two-year-old race of the value of $603 to carry
five pounds; of two such races, 7 pounds; of three,
10 pounds extra. Tlire t quarters of a mile.

No. 8.— PURSE- $350, of which $50 to second. For all

ages, Welterweights. One mile and an eighth.

Tblrd Day, Thursday, Nov. 15.

No. 9.— PURSE— $350, of which $50 to second. For
three-year-olds and upward. Winners of any race
at this meeting to carry five pounds; of two races,
10 pounds. Horses that have not been placed at
this meeting allowed five pounds. Three-quarters of
a mile.

No. 10.— THE FAME STAKES— For three-year-olds.
One mile aud three quarters. Closed Aug. 15, 1886.

No. 11.— THE AUTUMN STAKES—For two-year,
olds. One mile. Closed Aug. 16, 1887.

No. 12.— SELLING PURSE-$350, of which $50 to
second, For all ages. Conditions as in No. 6, One
mile and seventy yards.

Fourth Day. Saturday, Nov, 1 7.

No. 13.— PURSE— $350. of which $50 to second. Wel-
ter weight handicap for all ages. Declaration $5 to
go to the racing fund, Weights at $10 o'clock, a. m.,
the day before the race. Declarations due at 6 p. m.
the Bame day. One mile aud a quarter.

No. 14— PURSE— $400. of which $60 to second, $25 to
third. Fortwo-year-oldB that have Tstarted and not
won at this meeting. Weights five poundB below
the scale. Horses that have not been placed better
than third, allowed three pounds additional. Seven-
eighths of a mile.

No. 15.— THE TRIBOULET STAKES—For all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit or $10 If declared out on or
before Nov. 1 ; with $&X) added; second horse to re-
ceive $100, third to save stake, Horses that have
not won a-race this year of the value of $1,000 allowed
ten pounds. Horses that have started and not won
thU vear allowed 20 pounds. One mile and five-
eighths.

No. 16.— PURSE— $350. of which $50 to second. Ow-
ners' handicap for all ages. Weights to be carried
must be named through the entry box at 6 o'clock,
p. m., the day before the race . One mile.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

Those raceB will be run under the revised rules of
this As* oclation, adopted February 4th, 1887, Owners
and Trainers will be supplied with copies on applica-
tion to *he Secretary,

In all stake* starters must be named to the Secre-
tary or through the entry box at the track on or be-
fore 6 o'clock p. m. of the day before the race. No
horBe not so named will be allowed to start. (Rule 43.)

Entrance free for starterB in purses. Non-starters
can declare out 6 o'clock p. M, of the day before the
race by paying five per cent of the amount of the

furse. All horses not so declared out will be renal red
o start. (Rule 22.)

All declarations void unless accompanied by tbe
money.

Parties not having registered colore will be required
to name their colors with their entry.

Entries close with the Secretary on Monday, Octo-
ber 15, 1838.

D. HcCT.UKE, l'.f-l..<nt.
K. R. 4 I I.VKH, S?cr-i*»ry.
313 uusii St., San FrauclMCO, (a], uil

1888

3£ftje {gxt&fax atixl jlpartemau.

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AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, AT 10 A. M.
AT THE BAY DISTRICT RACE TRACK.

Trotting Stallions, Mares and Geldings, Colts and Fillies,

PROPERTY OF P. A. FFNIGAN, SA.N FRANCISCO.

EST Horses can be seen at the Bay District Track on and after the 10th of Ootober, when they can be driven and examined »9 to soundness and gentleness. {

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

20 Liedesdorff Street, San Francisco.

FROM WHOM CATALOGUES MAY BE OBTAINED. —

CATALOGUE.

No. i— CHRISTMAS.

Black horse; 15.3 hands; foaled 1851.

Sired bv SANTA GLAUS, Record 2:17J<

Dam, Mary &., by Blondin, son of Imp. Sovereign.

SANTA CLAUS, by Strathmore. sire of 22 in 2:30 list

First dam, Lady Thorne, Jr., by Williams' Mara.

brino.
Second dam, Kat<?, by Highland Chief.
Tbird dam. by McGowan's Halcorn, son of Virginian
Fourth, dam. by Highlander, son of Scott's High-
lander.
Fifth dam, by General Taylor.

No, 9-CARTOON, (Standard) No. 2308.
Bay boree ; 15.2 hands ; foaled 1S77.
Sired by WISSAHICKON".
First dam, Hamilton Alaro by JSorfolk~(thorough-

bred.)
Second dam. Nelson Mare, by John Nelson.
Third dam, McCormlck Mare, the dam of May
Howard, 2:21.

No. 3— ST, NICHOLAS.

Bay colt; 15.3 hands ; foaled 1885.
Sired byCHRISTMAS. (No. 1.1
First dam, Graves's Mare, (No. 121 by Echo.
Second dam (sister of Henrietta) by Bell Alta, son of

Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred )

No. 4-< ALIFORM \ .

Brown colt; 15J£ hands ; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No. 1.)
First dam, Lotta, (No. 13) by Lexington,

No. 5— COMSTOCK.

Black colt; I5J4 hands; foaled 1835.
Sired by CARTOON (No. 2.1
First dam, Mary G. (No. 14) by Blondin, son of Imp.
Sovereign.

No. 6.-SEHINARY PtRK.

Bay colt : foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS (No. 1).
First dam. Seminary Girl, (No. 11.)
Second dam, Nerea, (No. 10.)
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.;

No. 7 -PRIDE.

Sorrel colt; 15.2 hands; foaled 1886.

Sired bv CHRISTMAS, No.l.

Firstdam, SeminaryGirl No.ll, by Geo. MUPatchen,

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, record 2:23K, No. 10, by John

Nelson.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 8-AVIM.IAM FOOTE.

Bay colt, foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
First dam, Nerea, rec.2:23J£No.6.

No. 9— STIJDENr.

Bay colt. Foaled 1888.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam, Seminar}- Girl, No. 11.

MARES, GELDINGS, COLTS,

FILLIES.

No. 10— NEREA.

Record, 2:23«, Standard.
Chestnut mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1873.
Sired bv JOHN NELSON, son of Imp. Trustee.
Firstdam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor, son of
the Morse Horse.

NO. 11 -SEMINARY GIRL.

Standard. Bay mare; 16 hands; foaled 1879.
Sired by GEO. M. PATCHEN, Jr., sire of Sin 2 JO list
First dam, Nerea rec.i:23K by John Nelson.
Second dam, by General Taylor.

NO. IB— GRAVES' MARE.

Bay; 15.2 hands, foaled 1878.

Sired by ECHO, sire of Gibraltar, 2:22K. Belle Echo

2:20, Echora 2:23 H and 3 others in 2:30 list.

First dam, fill sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Second dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.
No. 13— LOTTA.
Bay mare; 15.3 hands: foaled 1872.
Sired by LEXINGTON, sire of Norfolk.
This mare was brought to this State by Mr. Gage at
the same time that he brought Katie Pease, and was
represented to be thoroughbred. She gives every ap-
pearance of it, save as to her disposition to trot, which
is remarkable. Shecouldshowa 2:30 gait to wagon on
the road, which was the onlv discipline she ever had
at the trot. The day I nought her she showed me a
mile in 2 :32 to wagon. Her produce shows the same
tendency to trot.

No. 14-MARYG.

Brown mare; 15.2 hands, foaled 1867.
Sired by BLONDIN, sonof Imp. Sovereign, thorough-
bred of great renown.
She was bred by CoL Charles Jennison, late of
Kansas, and was broueht to this State by Ben Ekers.
She showedme a trial run most remarkable under the
circumstances. This is the dam of Christmas.

No. 15— JCLIET.

Bay mare, foaled 1878.

By Harris' Horse, a fine family bay mare, splendid

for a lady to drive or ride, perfectly reliable any way.

No. 16— LILLIE

Standard. Bav mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1SS3.

Sired by CARTOON, (.No. 2.)

First dam, Nerea, record 2:23,«, (No, 10,) by John

Nelson.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor by General Taylor.

NO. 1J-MIHME.

Standard. Bay mare; 15.2hands; foaled 1881.

Sired by SANTA CLAPS, record 2:17M.

First dam, Graves' Mare, (No. 12.) by Echo.

Second dam (sister of Henrietta,) by Bell Alta, son

of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred.)

NO. 18— AL CE.

Bay mare; 15.2 hands; foaled 1813.
Sired by CA EtTOO V. (No. 2.)
Dam Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 19-HATTIE.

Bay filly; 15.2 hands; foaled 18SL
Sired by CARTOON, No. 2.
Dam, Mary G.,No, 14 by Blondin, son of Imp. Sov
ereign.

No 20-LiHV WASHINGTON.

Bay filly; 15.2 hand3; foaled 1884.

Sired by CHRISTMAS, No. 1.
First dam. Graves' Mare, No. 12, by Echo.
Second 'lam, full sister to Henrietta, by Bill Al'a,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock, thoroughbred.

No. tl— MAUD.

Gray mare; 16 hands; foaled 1884.
Sired by ED. CAHILL, (see No. 26.)
Dam, by Geo. 51. Patchen, Jr.
Second dam, by Owen Dale.
Third dam, by Stockbridge Chief.

No. * S— HOLIDAY.

Brown filly: 15.3 hands; foaled 1885.
Sired by CHRISTMAS. (No. 1.)
First dam, Nerea, record 2:23^. (No. 10,)by John Nel-
son.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 33 -BABY.

Bay filly; 15 hands; foaled 1386.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, (No.l.)
Firstdam, Graves' Mare, (No. 12, i by Echo.
Second dam, (full sister to Henrietta,) by Bell Alta,

son of Williamson's Belmont.
Third dam, by Peacock (thoroughbred).

No. « 4— PIXIE.

Bay. filly; foaled 1387.
Sired by CHRISTMAS, No.l.
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 95— ACTRESS.

Blkf. Foaled 1888.
Sired by CHRISTMAS. No. I.
First dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington,

No. 26-IDIjENESS.

Standard, black filly, foaled 1SSS.
Sired by CARTOON, No. 2.
First dam Holiday by Christmas, No. 1.
Second dam, Nerea, rec. -:-:. :, No. 10.

No. 2; -mi.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1S83.
Sired by ED. CAHILL.

First dam. Graves' Mare. No. 12. by Ech?.

Second dam, full sister to Henrietta, by Bell Alta,
son of Williamson's Belmont.

Third dam. by Peacock, thoroughbred,

ED. CAHILL, by Irvington, full brother of Arthur-
ton, the sire of Arab,2 :16Ji, Joe Arthurton, 2:J0K,
Bonanza 2 :29Jtf

First dam, by Duke McLellnn, sire of Maid of Oaks
2:23.

No. 98— PARDEE.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands: foaled 1884.

Sired by CHRIST ii As, No. 1.

First dam, Nerea, record 2;2jJi, No. lo, by John

Nelson.
Second dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. *9— CAHILE.

Chestnut gelding; 16 hands; foaled 16S4.

Sired by ED. CaHILL.see No. 26.

Firstdam, Seminary Uirl, No. 11, by Geo. M. Patchen

Jr.
Second dam, Nerea, record 2:21 %, No. 10, by John

Nelson.
Third dam, Sallie Taylor, by General Taylor.

No. 30- PACIFIC.

Bay gelding; 15.2 hands; foaled 1684.
Sired by CHKISTAIAS. No.l.
Dam, Lotta, No. 13, by Lexington.

No. 31— EDWIN F.

Bay gelding; foaled 1880.

Sired by NORFOLK.

Full brother to Alta. can run a mile in I At H- A cap

ital gentleman's saddle horse and perfectly reliable in

harness,

NO. 33— JCDGE.

Brown getding, foaled 1887.

Sired by CARTOON, No.2.

First dam Mary G.,No. 14, by Blondin.

No. 33— SCHOOL BOY.

Bay gelding, foaled 1887.
Sired bv CHRISTMAS, No.l.
Firstdam Seminary Girl, No. 11, bv Geo M. Patchen
Jr.

Second dam, Nerea rec. 2:23K by John Nelson
Third dam. Sallie Taylor, by Gen. Taylor.

No. 34— RONDO.

ErgfonledlSTS.

Imported thoroughbred single-footer. This is one

of the finest single-too ters in the State. Without fear

of contradiction I can say he is the best saddle horse

for a lady in California.

Nos. 35 and 36-ONE PAIR OF MATCHED
CHFSTNET SORRELS.

California, foaled 1377, and Neva-'a. foaled 1878, full
brothers, by Ethan Allen, dam Fannie Malone.

A splendid family team for road purposes that can
trot in 2:40 together and perfectly matched. Sound
and gentle in even- particular. Fora private carriage
they cannot be equaled in California. 87

THE ERDENHEIM STUD

AT AUCTION.

By order of the St. Paul Trust Compariy, Executors of the Estate of

NORMAN W. KITTSON, DECEASED,

I will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, the entire

ERDENHEIM BREEDING STUD,

CONSISTING OF 6 STALLIONS AND 47 BROOD MARES.

SAN DIEGO

ALARM, sire of Panique, Himyar, Gabriel, Breeze, Startle, Sonbrette, Pardee, Danger, &o.
BEFORM, aire of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, Brown Duke, Italala, Florence E., Little Fred,

Calera, Radiant, &c.
IMPORTED DALNACARDOCH, sire of Drumstick, Carnegie, Pat Donovan, &o.
IMPORTED WOODLANDS, sire of Brynwood, Suitor, Woodson, Theora, Merci, &o.
RATAPLAN, the winner of the Emporium, Travers and Iroquois stakes and other important

races.
PARDEE, winner of the Tidal Stakes, a very speedy racehorse and finely-bred one.

BORTY-SBVBN BROOD MARES, INCLUDING
MAGGIE B. B , dam of Iroquois, Panique. Harold, &c.
WALTZ, dam of Glidelia, Hop, Racket, &c.

IMPORTED LADY LUMLEY, dam of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, &c.
MEGARA, dam of Spinaway, La Belle N, &c.

IMPORTED YORKSHIRE LASS, dam of Little Fred, Rustler, Blue Light, &o.
RACHEL, dam of Refrain, Radiant, &c.
IMPORTED ALGEBRA, dam of Woodson, Donald A., &c.
IMPORTED ESSAYEZ II., dam of Issaquena, Italala, &c.
SISTER OF MERCY, dam of Pardee, Heck, Merci, &e.
BLUE LODGE, dam of Aura, &c.
LADY SALYERS, dam of St. Paul.
AUSTRALIND, dam of Circassian, Hayward, &c.
SYRIA, dam of Brynwood, &c.
IMPORTED VICTORIA, dam of Regulns, &c.
TEMPTATION, dam of Rivet, &c.
IMPORTED CLARA, dam of Cartoon, &a.
ZICKA, dam of Leather Stocking, Benedictine, &c.

Together with the famous race mares
GLIDELIA, ISSA.QUENA, LUMINOUS, BABY, FAIRWATER,
ALBIA, ARTIFICE, Sac-. &c
from distinguished racing and producing families.

The sale will be held at ERDENHEIM. CHESTNUT HILL, PA., on
THURSDAY, Nov. 8, Commencing at One o'clock P. M.

A special train will be run from New York on day of the sale, of which due notice will
be given.

Catalogues will be ready on the 15th of September, and can had on application at the
office of this paper, or from

103 S. D. BRUCE, Auctioneer, P. 0. Bo? 362, New York City.

$15,000 IN PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

-AT—

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK.

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1— Running— Half. mile dash, for two-year -olds;
825 entrance; £10 forfeit; 5250 added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running— Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500.

:*— Trotting— 2:20 class, rnrse 81,000.

i— Pacing-3:Q0 class. Purae 85O0.

Second Day— 'Wednesday.

5— Running — Half-mile dash, all ages. Pnrse 8250.

6 — Running — One and one-fourth mile dash, all
ages. , Purse 8600.

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned Id the country since July 1, 1888.
Purse 850O.

8— Trotting— 2:25 claBS. Puree 5900,
Third Daj '-- Tli u isilay.

9 — Rnnning — Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; S25 entrance; $10 forfeit; $260 added, of
which 5100 to second, third to save stake.

10— Running— Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse 8i00.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse f 1,000.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse 81 ,200.

Fourth Day—Friday.

13— Running— Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Pnrse $350.

H— Running— Two-mile daBh, all ages. Purse
?700.

15— Trotting— County stallions. Homes to have
been owned in the county Bince March 1, 1888.
Purse $400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse 8500.
1 Iith Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Purse ?5C0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse 83,600: 8500
added for any horse that trots in 2:16 or better. If
two or more horses trot In 2:15, the horse making
the fastest heat wius the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse 8600.

?1,600 reserved for specials,

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50. 25. 15 and lu per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. No
added money for a wilk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to govern
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sidwich
beats and change dates of races on prograrmnmee
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries .» close August 1. 1888, with the
Seeretary
Programmes and entry blankB sent on application.

A. G. GA«SEN, Presfdent.
T^ C A ir.HAKT, Secretary 8*

Bay District Association

SAN 1 SAM IS< <>

RAGES

w Notice of Entries -

OCTOBER oth to 27th,
Saturday— Oct. 6, 1888.

Fibst Day— Pnrse NO0. For 2:22 picers.
Purse 3-500. For 2:30 class trotters.
Saturday— Oct. 13th.
8ECOND Dat— Purse 8500. For f ree-fur-all pacers.
Purse 8600. For 2:27 class trotters.
Saturday-Oct. SOth.
Third Day— Grand National Stallion Stakes.

Tbursday-Oet. T ftth.
Fourth Day— Purse 8600. 2:20cUlbb.
Friday— Oct. X6tb.
Fifth Day— Purse #500. 2:25 class.
Saturday-Oct. «7th.

Entries to the above eii.se Friday. Septem-
ber 18. Entries to the G*eat Fr- e for All
rinse October I ■"»

Fifth Day— Purse 85000. Geeat fbkk-koii-all
open TO the wellLti.

The Association will also offer liberal purses for
named horses on intermediate dates.

Entrance 10 per cent, of purse Five or more to en-
ter, three or more to start, but the Association re-
serves the right to hold a less number than five to fill
by a reduction of a proportionate amount of the purse
T. W. HIM -HMAN. Secretary
8 1«5 California Street, BanFr^u

254

*glxz iprjecfe and j$ poxtsmmx.

Oct. 13

S.B.WHITEHEAD&CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

ABE PKEPAKED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

Aud every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast,

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

REFERENCES

{By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK, ESQ.,

3. B. HAGGIN, ESQ. , THEO. WINTERS, ESQ

B. P. ASHE, ESQ., WJL CORBITT, ESQ.,

and otbers.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO LcMcsdorir Street,
28 Nan Francisco.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

32 California Street, San Francisco

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
81 man." Correspondence Solicited.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

St ml Shorthorns, Hereford's, Devon s,
aird Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He has already-
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses MIR MODRED and
DAKKBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbbne.

*'. BRUCE LOWE.
84 Pitt Htreet, Sydney. New South Wsl->-

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.—

The most popular school on the Coast
P. HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEY, Pec'y
«*-RBnd for Circnlar, 82

Harry E, Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege. Toronto, Canada.

it-Ir Ridzrlings Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 391 Natoma St

Residence, &GG How&rd St., San Francisco.
81

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland aud Agricultural Societies
Medals* for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'8f>, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and Six first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member UlinoiB
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

152 3 5 California Street.
I I TZUI.lt AI,I> .1 < tlM.iiN, Proprietors.
80 Telephone No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. E. BUZAllD, M.R.CV.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APE1L 22d, 1870.
Lameness and Surgery a Specialty,

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, {Near Market.',
Open Day and NiRht. Telephone. No. 33'9. 71)

Flaglor's Photographs.

Correctly i>oscu «ml Characteristic
PHOTOGRAI'HS.

Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSE ami CATTLE PHOTOORAPIIS,

FLAGLOR'S GALLERY,
Corner fMh ami Market Streets.

Telephone 316?, i

tf CO
EH CD

»-3

Alinont, 33

Sire of

HI trotters and 2

p&cers in 2:30

list.

f j Hambletonian, 10,

| Alexander's Abdallah, 15,.... -{ Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list. <

! [Eaty Darling

fMambrin^ Chief. 31.
| Sire of Gin 2:30 list.

Sally Anderson..

Hortense.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f Hambletonian ,10.

Messenger Duroc, IOC | e of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 16 in 2:30 list; also \

Bire of Elaine, dam of Nor- | inet, by Rob's Ab-

laine, yearling res, 2:314, { dallah Chief,

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Tboro-bred.. ] Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stud-!

Book ) | Maid of Monmouth,

I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for article and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
f j (Rysdyk's)

] Guy Miller 1

' [Bolivar Mare.

Hambletonian, 725 j

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash- ( Burr's Washington.

[_ ington..

O
<

t

! Emblem ! Tattler.

I i

L

Young Portia .

(Dam by Abdallah, 1.

(Pilot, Tr.,12.
. 1 (Telam

(Tellta e \Flea.

IMambrino Chief, 11.
Portia by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1883, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - „ Proprietor,

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Rred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep,

S. N. STRAUBE,

77 I* o. Address, - . Fresno, «'al.

Do you have pains about the chest and sides, V.
and sometimes in the back ? Do you foel dull and sleepy ?
Does your mouth have a bad taste, especially in the morn-
ing? Is there a sort of sticky slime collects about the
teeth? Is your appetite poor? Is there a feeling like a
heavy load on the stomach, sometimes a faint, all-gone sen-
sation at the pit of the stomach, which food doesnot satisfy ?
/ Are your eyes sunken? Do your hands and feet become
cold and feel clammy? Have you a dry cough? Do you
expectorate greenish colored matter ? Are you hawking
and spitting all or part of the time ? Do you feel tired all
the while? Are you nervous, irritable and gloomy? Do
you have evil forebodings? Is there a giddiness, a sort of
whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly*
Do your bowels become costive ? Is your skin dry and hot
at times? Is your blood thick and stagnant? Are the
whites of your eyes tinged with yeUow ? Is your urine
scanty and high colored ? Does it deposit a sediment after
standing ? Do you frequently spit up your food, sometimes
with a sour taste and sometimes with a sweet ? Is this
frequently attended with palpitation of the heart ? Has
your vision become impaired? Are there spots before
the eyes? Is there a feeling of great prostration and
weakness? If you suffer from any of these symptoms.
send me your name and I wiU send you, by mail,

Send your address on postal card today, aa yon may not Q 't Mm ^^

Bee this notice again. 9 L^^tUB

(again.

&4ll!«B, naming talfl paper, Pt«£ HART,

Warwa St, Hew York.4

California Horse Shoe Co's

111

•iii

I,haveiusedjin'my"business the Steel and Iron Shoe
made by the abo' e Company, and tike great pleasDj)
Iii saying they are the best I have ever used in twenty
two vears' practice. I have never seen anything liki
the STEEL SHOE made by this Company. I can full-
recommend them to every practical Ilorseshoer in thi
country. Yours respectfully,

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRaCE.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON F. TARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable,
Mail orders promptly attended to . 90

I1

B.PJ

Laud

PEDIGHEE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS
Field and Water SPANIELS

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornaments
dogs required. Approximate cost twenly-nve dot
lars, delivered San Francisco mall boat

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEDISREE STO< K AlilXTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, HEW SOOTH WALfc.8

r eelstered *'able Address "PEDIGREE."

73

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UP:

FOXHOUND_ PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY EEED FltOJI GOOD DEER DOGS
Price $10 each. 8. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F.

!(

FOR SALE.
Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

Ey ProfesBor (Glen R— .losle Bow), out of Belle H
(Rex— Praire Flower), nicely marked aud very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

1 W. I>. HOWE, 1S27J Bush Street

'Mil

Mi

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1
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II

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1888

%ht JPrnte mx& gpoxtsmau.

2&(

TIME SCHEDULE.

PbBBdnger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depo
.Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Street*
3an Francisco.

In effect September 1, 1888. |A

12:0lP | Cemetery and Menlo Park...

7:15 a

( 1

6:40A

S;30a

•8:00a

9. -03 A

•3:30 F

J 8an Mateo, Redwood and 1

1 .Menlo Park. f

•10:02 a

4:30 P

4:36p

*5:10 p

5:42 P

6:30 p

'

6:4U P

Ilriop

I J

t7:50p

8:30 At (

10:30 a 1 8i

•3:30 p \

4:30 p I

..Santa Clara, San Jose, and.
..Principal Way Stations.

,}j

10 -02 a
5;(2f
6:40r

10:30a] Almadenand Way Statit ns | 5:42p

ESS-Hi" Gllroy, Pajaro, Castroville ( ^J fjn P

4f0 *| ( Salinas and Monterey J ^g

t7:50A| (
8:30 A U..
•3:30 P I (

Hollister and Tres Ptnos^ }\ 6 :40 p

) | 18:35 p

I t?;|?*| J Watsonville.Aptos.Soquel ( \'l0J%%

;i*3:30pU (Capitols) and (Santa Cruz ]\ ^.-gj

t| *ft v, . i 1 Monterey and Santa Craz, Sunday 1 l «.■>=„
3 i7:60*|7 _.... Excursion Train. „ f I t8-«*

o-in . I f Soledad, Paso BobleB, Templeton ) i
B,dU A I USanLms Obispo) A Way Stations. 1 I

6;40 P

a— Morning p. — Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSnndayBonly tTheatre train Sat-
1 urdays only* Trains run on Standard Time f urnislied
, by Lick Observatory

Stage connections are made with the 8:31
Train.

A. M

Nearly all rail line to San Luis Obispo. Only Zi
I miles staging between Templeton and San Lais
I Obispo. Time from San Francisco 12 hoars. Through
, rate fS.50.

Special RoTjND-TBrpTiCBLETS.atTeducedrates— to
Oilroy and Paraiso Spripgs

Special Notice— Round-trip ticketB to the famous
Jj Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) can be had at any
■of the Company's Ticket Offices in San Francisco
Rate, 17.50.

EXCURSION TI< IiEI>.

Sold Sunday; Mobntng;
\ for return same day.

I For Sundays only,-

Bound Trip

Sun.
Tkt.

Satto

from San

Mon.

Francisco to

Tkt.

»

1 50

Millbrae

65

90

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

Redwood

1 00

1 40

1 25

150

Menlo Park...

1 25

1 60

125

1 75

Mount 'n View

1 50

200

La wren cos . . ... .

150

2 25

Santa Clara .

1 75

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

San Jose

Gllroy

Hollister

Pajaro

Watsonville

Aptos „..

Loma Prieta...

Soquel

Santa Cruz.
Castroville.
Monterey ..

600

5 00

5 00

100 600

Ticket Offices. — Passenger Depot." Townsenc"
street, Valencia-street station. No. 613 Market street
Grand Hotel, and Rotunda, Baldwin Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

72 Superintendent Asst. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.

Satto
Mor>
Tkt

$4 00

4 50
50f

5 00
5 1.0

TO

"THE BATHING FACILIT1

SportsBften & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO TKB

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION
of. its line for leaching with Bpeed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE HOST CHABMTNS

Summer and Winter Kesort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautaiul Groves and delightful Drives. Troul
In abundance can be obtained from the Be^vera! streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of Bhooting
X may t<e had In season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound In its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, BaT-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerei, and Flounder
The above-mentioned attractions. In connection wltb
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the euperloi
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEI
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sport*-

ES

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, '

ARE UNSURPASSED,
harinc a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
Band for Burf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contalnB

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and Bhower facillties-

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,
APTOS, SOQUEL Af«» SANTA CRC7.

M VIA THE NOETFBEN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Eroad Gauge)

The Northern Division rnns through the countJee
of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cm?
and Monterey, each of which abounds In game in greet
Variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Dncfc, Geese, Beer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCIT08 and SAJS ANDREAS art-
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dailj
at San Mateo for those well-known Retreats, PURIS
8IMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex.
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are hot a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to the lovere
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Bportamen and others presenting Passage Tickets

FREE TRANSPORTATION GF THEIR DOtiS

when carried in Baggage Oars and put in charge 0J
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to lssne CHECKS for all dogs receved In Baggage
Oars.

«*"In order to guard against accidents to Dog
while in transit, it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will becarriedfreeofcharge. Ganetaken apart
andsecurely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia Station, and No 618 Market Bt., Grand
Hotef A.H.R. JTJDAH,

C BASSETT, Asit, Pass and Tkt Agent.

Superintendent, 71

Spo
willh

'88

FAIRLAWN^

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

PostBge.

THE F AIRL W.'S CATALOGtE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mareB in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and price3 of

ONE HlMmrD AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to Eve years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

ST.VLI.IOXS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High -bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish to
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-clasB young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witn
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, higbiy bred, promising, and well-broken Tonag Trotters for their
own drivlnE, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion Bold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own riBk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
animal lor sale is priuled in the catalogue. Pus-
chasers from a distance can bny on orders at exactly the same price as If present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given-
Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest trom
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13&, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (97),
Bire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie "Woodward, 2:15£; Jim Jewell, 2:192; Modoc,
2:10 j . etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or S 1 30 to insure a mare In foal.

AlPCto (9548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 marea at $50 the season, or $80 by
Insurance.

Almont Wilkes 21 31).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25$, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maxima*, (5195),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
350 the seaBon, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; £6
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nAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 188*.

Hark Comstock on the Stallions.

We were greatly pleased to meet "Hark Comstock" during
the Golden Gate Fair. Gratified on many accounts. It wa
(ally twenty years ago when we had the pleasure of meeting
him before, and there is ''solid comfort" in rehearsing the
past if even the interview is limited. Then there is always a
suspicion among those who have not visited California that
there is a disposition to over color when any of the prominent
features of the coast are discussed, especially the horse inter-
ests. Resident writers are supposed to be influenced by the
feeling, and hence the observations of a man who stands so
high in the rauks of horse joarnalism as does Mr. Kellogg
are eageily read. More than usually candid in reviewing the
claimB of the various trotting families, hi6 remarks are well
worthy of the place awarded, and the readers of the Breedek
and Sportsman can peruse them with profit. Tho letters
■were written for the JV. Y. Spirit of the Times, and we con-
gratulate our contemporary in securing the services of so
competent a scribe.

In relation to the yearling Antevolo colt, we must offer an
explanation. The only time Mr. Kellogg visited our place
was during the fair, when after the main race of the day he
accompanied us for a few minutes. It was then late in the
afternoon, and he had to be in San Francisco to meet an
engagement. There were two others of the get of Antevolo
at home, a two-year-old from a mare by "Winthrop and a
yearling filly from a mare by Del Sur, her dam by Clark
Chief; second dam a thoroughbred mare by Captain Beard.
Many people prefer the filly to the colt, Mr. Stout, of Dnbu-
iue, and Mr. Bowermau, of Kentucky, being among the
admirers of the filly, Mr. Stout expressing a desire to pur-
chase her, but the colt is our favorite, and having only time
to show one, he was selected. Mr. Kellogg is right in calling
the dam of Praevolo "trotting-bred," though she ia also
entitled lo a place in the Stud Book. She is registered in the
latter as Lady Viva by Three Cheers, her dam Lady Amanda
by imported Hurrah; second dam Lady Lancaster by imported
Monarch; third dam Lady Canton by imported Tranby. Now
Hurrah, which is also the sire of Three Cheers, was the sire
of Anniversary, a mare which "Knap' McCarthy said could
trot any number of heats below 2:20. Monarch established a
line of trotters and Tranby figures in the pedigree of some of
the notables. Going back of the near crosses there is Diomed,
which so many eulogize ae one of the greatest mixtures in a
trotting pedigree, so that altogether it is not far out of the
way to say trotting-bred.

Sax Francisco, Cal , Sept 21.— Great interest is now cen-
tered in the National Stallion race at the Bay District track,
to take place next month. Wnen Stamboul won his first
race of the season at Los Angeles in straight heats of 2:15,
2:174, 2:163-, general comment conceded him the position of
the faetefat stallion on the Pacib'e Coast. It was said by many
who were present, that the manner in which he won the
first beat indicated that he had considerable reserve speed,
and might have bettered the record materially if called apon.
This was also openly conceded by candid men who were in-
terested in rival strains, and Mr. O. A. Hickok, who drove
Arab against him in the race, tells me that at no part of the
mile could he take the lead from Stamboul, and rinding when
well towards the finish that theBialiion was not going to tire
as he had hoped, and that he had no possibility of bealiug
him, he ceased to distress his own horse, seeing which, Wal-
ter Mabeo relaxed his hold on Stamboul, and allowed him to
finish at will on a loose rein. He further says, that had he
"been driven to the finish, he probably wonld have made a
better record. Some sanguine admirers pat this posbible
difference as high as two seconds. A difference of that kind
is difficult to estimate with any certainty, and two seconds
below 2:15 has been bo seldom reached, tnat while undoubt-
edly possible it should not be too carelessly counted upon as
a correct gauge. But unless we accept the theory ot much
extra speed, the race proved Stambonl not only fast but a
very game horse when in condition. Now, as his owner Mr.
L. J. Rose, has never looked upou Stamboul as a dead game
horse, in the sense in which he relies upon Alcazar, it has
been argued with some shrewdness that Stamboul must have
really possessed two seconds more speei than he showed to

have repeated the next two heats with so little falliDg off in
the lime. The rac •, as it stands, is so high a gauge of pub-
lic, form th it all concede the merits of Mr. Kobe's great strain
of blood, and Stamboul's performance is a crowning glory to
the achievements of its other members. Yet it speaks well
for the speed of California stallions and the confidence of
their owners that Stamboul's great record has bad the effect
to arouse their emulation, and probably two at lea«t have
made good their entries in the National, who would not have
been likely to appear against a less worthy rival.

Until the Los Angeles Meeting brought Stambonl po prom-
inently forward, Guy Wilkes probably enjoyed a majority
estimate as the fastest stallion on this coast. Other horses
had their friends, but upon public form he had the call. At
the Fetalnma Meeting an incident attracted some attention
to Woodnut as a dangerous competitor. Arab was wiuning
the free for all rather too easily, the first and second heaF.s
being taken in 2:21 and 2:24. A change of dr. vers occurred
before the third he; t, wherein Woodnut forced Arab out in
2:17£, fiuisbiog a short length behind him. Among peculiar-
aritiei one notes in goiog away from home, none have struck
me with greater force than the remarkable degree in which a
change of drivers often rests a horse in this climate!

But as the Oakland Meeting approached, the thoughts of a
coDtest between Stamboul and Guy Wilkes so excited expec-
tation that Woodnut's little escapade was rather overlooked.
The Oakland event proved a disappointment all around,
Stamboul was off from a change of climate (?) and too much
indulgence (?), Guy Wilkes was not yet seasoned, and Wood-
nut, if he had any speed, failed to show it at any part of the
race. After Wilkes had won the heat in 2:18 "owing to a
mistake made by Stamboul," and Stambonl had taken one in
2:17, Woodnut was quietly dropped from the public attention
as outclassed. When the time fell to 2:194_ in the third heat,
taken by Stamboul, and both he and Wilkes finished tired,
people began to comment upon the chances of other stallions
in the National. When in the fourth heat a straggle between
the two only resulted in 2:24, Bomebody suggested that it
mi^ht prove Woodnut's race after all. In truth, Woodnut
was in far better condition, and acted more like a horse tit to
trot a bruising race than either of the others. As they scored
for tne fifth heat Woodnut's movements began to be of inter-
est. A few people thought he had a chance to win it, but
most horsemen were of the opinion that he was not at all
dangerous. Mr. Rose, a close observer, who by this time had
lost faith in Stambonl's chances, declared it his opinion that
Woodnut could not trot "a little bit," and as he broke and
fell behind the others and was far behind at the quarter pole,
he said in confirmation of his opinion: "If Woodnut has
any speed he would certainly be showing it now. It's his
last cnance ; he cannot trot any." And the public also thought
it must be so. Possibly there were a few skeptics when the
heat, won by Guy Wilkes, proved only to have been trotted
in 2:25. All things considered, Woodnut did the best piece
of "sleeping" that has occurred in many a day.

If the Oakland race was a disapoiotment the Sacramento
meeting of the same horses was a surprise. Stamboul, upon
reasonable expectation of improvement, was favorite. Guy
Wilkes, upon bis reputation as a "money borse," was a close
Becond with bettora. Woodnnt — well, being an outclassed
horse, the odds were $10 to SI against him in the earlier
pools.

Everybody expected Stamboul and Guy Wilkes to be in im-
proved condition, and the latter was. The former hit him-
self, broke on the tnru and made no effort for the first heat.
Woodnut felt of Gay Wilkes a little, but the latter won in the
slow time of 2;224.

Stamboul broke agiin in the second heat, after leading *to
the quarter, and was oat of it. Woodnut went at it hammer
and tongs and beat Gay Wilkes out by a length in 2:16f. I
was told hy one of the official timers that the judges made a
mistake and gave out the time of the second horse; that the
official time will be 2:16J. A dead heat between them fol-
lowed in 2:17£. and ihen Woodout wod the following two in
2:194, 2:21J. In the fourth heat Woodnot broke several
times, and in my judgment gained something by it, bat the
judges overlooked it. Mr. Holly contended that Goldsmith
drove foul and tried to hinder him by crowding. Woodnut
was the best horse, however, on that day, and, even had the
fourth heat been taken from him, would doubtless have won
in the end. His gait is not altogetber smooth, thoogh at
times he settles and goes square. He was in better condi-
tion than either of his opponents, and appears a very gam9
horse. He can no longer be ignored iu the chances for the
National. As for Guy Wilkes, the least that can be said is
tbat he was a faster and gamer horse at Sacramento, where
he lost, than at Oakland, where be won, and seems to be
gradually hardening to the old form that made him so great
in 1836. After two years of relaxation in the stud he cannot
be brought to the same tension, except by degrees, and it is

now said that one of his legs is wrong. The other horses
have also been serving, bat each was keyed up last year.
Now, it is a question with Gay Wilkes whether the race at
Sacramento gave him too much work for the condition he
was in. If not, he will still have time to become a very
dangeious horse by the date of the great stallion contest, for,
despi e the fact that he iosr his race, it is patent that be has
been an improving horse up to that time. In his previous
victoiy at Oakland ho had not a liuk to spare. But lam
afraid the Sacramento race has overmarked bis condition.
A parallel may be found in Stamboul's rttrogrtssion, for I
believe, notwithstanding all other theories, that the task put
upon him at Los Angeles was too great for a horse so little
seasoned, and that it has told npon his vital forces ever
since. With a mere gradcal and complete prepaiation he
would have trotted that race and been tit to repeat it at Oak-
land. At Sacramento he was mare favorite upon the glam-
our of his Los Angeles form. His breaks, caused by hitting
himself, would sufficiently account for his losing the first
two fita:s, bat ia the third Maben went off more quietly and
got him settled on the backstretch without a mishap. He
kept close to Guy Wilkes clear around to the homestretch
without a break, but when Woadnut drew up and challenged
for the lead, S amboul was unable to stay the pace, and both
the others went away from him. No excuse of hitting him-
self could apply. He gave it up. The gamest will quit
when not in condition, and Stamboul's want of gameness
(meaning want of condition) dates no further back than his
Los Angeles race, when he w»s game enough to satisfy the
most captions.

Taking stallions oat of the stud and putting them to trot-
ting at short notice is asking too much of nature. Once re-
tiied let them rtmain there, and be contented with the glory
of former achievements. A hastened preparation may give
yon one good race, but if it be a severe one it is rarely fol-
lowed by a second. The temptation to "bring out the old
horse again" is hard to resist, bat it is a bad fashion to fol-
low. It seldom Eecures any additional fame and I mistrust
often deprec:ates the intrinsic value of a stallion for service.
Bat "they do ii" in California as if life depended on it.
Director, 2:17, is going to take a hand in the National after
his long retirement. I wonder if this game son of Dictator
and Dolly will also manage to secure the reputation of a
quitter before be has done with it. It is a pity to tarnish
sach a record, but how could a man like Mr. Salisbury hold
still when he saw Mr. Hose come oat with Stamboul and set
such a mark? Well, if he must have a crack at the records
let os hope he will not ask a second severe race of the old
horse. Antevolo also yearns to lower his record from 2:194.
to a more fashionable neighborhood. This son of Electioneer
and Columbine has shown his ability in races to go far below
his present mark, which he took as a four-year-old. I have
never seen bim in harness, but he is grand looking and
bloodlike. I am told by good judges that his action is very
true and telling, and that he is game and reliable.

I have been at some length to speak of these horses, not so
much because they are to compete in the National Stakes, or
because they are also fashionable representativts of the
breeding stud. Eastern horsemen will be interested in them
from the fact that it will not be many years before their prog-
eny will be trotting and selling east of the Mist-usippi, for it
eao no longer be doubted that California is to become one of
the chief sources of supply.

Guy Wilkes has a few colts as old as foar years. amoDg
which is the famous Sable Wilkes, that took a record of 2:18
as a thiee-y ear-old. Guy Wilkes is a handsome bay, about
15$ bands. He resembles his sire only in features and not in
general conformation, yet bis style of nclion, which many
contend is mainly dependent ddod conformation is more of
the Hambletonian than Mambiino kind. I was told on my
arrival here that be was not a pure-gaited horse, but when
he started in the Oakland race the same men who had criti-
cised his action agreed tbat he had greatly changed for the
belter and that no exception could be taken in that respect.
He is a very handy borse in scoring and in his races, in
which respect he is unlike his sire, who could never start
quick and to whom a break meant a etand-still. He is a fine
looking horse, with very intelligent and expressive head,
good neck and deep shoulders. His back and all propelling
points are very powerfully formed and muscled. His legs
are also very strong and good. When in a brisk jog there is
something in the Bwing of his hind legs tbat reminded me of
his sire, but when started up be gathers them under him in
a different way. In shoulder action he is not as free and on-
trammeled as old Geo. Wilkte was— few hordes ere— but be
is nevertheless a good gaited borse and one of fine courage
and determination. As a sire he gives unusual promise. In
Sable Wilkes be hat), of coaive, made a great hit, for the lit-
tle black wonder is not only a trotter but altogether ml
the neatest and most attractive young horses in Coliforo

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Oct. 20

He is long and low, with great power, evenly distributed, be-
ing strong in all essential parts, and with a finish and qual-
ity that lends a doable charm. His action is bold, strong
and even. It is of a kind to mature early. Whether it will
develop in capacity with age remains to be tested. I have an
impression tnat most of the get of Guy Wilkes will have
bold action rather than the sterling sort, yet I have seen too
few in narness to tt.de more than the impression gained
from the sire and his great son. His progeny at Mr. Corbitt's
place are a thrifty aDd growthy lot of youngsters, quite
uniform in conformation, and very attractive. A good many
of them are from mares by Artnurton, whose gtt incliue to
Bhow less coarseness and more of the Star quality than I had
expected. Many of the dams also had *.he blood of the
Moor, which is constantly gaining in popularity since the
success of the Beautiful Bells and Sable* families. It is of
the greyhound type, aud maintains its Individuality with
much tenacity when crossed with other strains. The get of
Guy Wilkes can scarcely fail to trot. The question hardly
needs a demonstration further than has already occurred to
convince the public, yet Mr. Corbitt evidently chafes under
the consequences of the mishap by which his trainer John
A. Goldsmith, broke his leg, and was compelled to turn out a
lot of Guy Wilkes youngsters that he had in hand for the
stakes. However, with Sable's demonstration, and the fact
that William L., full brother to Guy Wilkes, has brought out
such a ronsing two-year-old in Axtell this year, (he family
prestige will keep until John's leg gets well, even if he has
not time to tit his colts this Fall.

Stamboul is a beautiful horse, of rich bay color, over 15|
hands, and very symmetrical. He is by Sultan, out of a
daughter of Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Iu action he is even
more handsome than in repose, for he goes with a low, glid-
ing stroke, as light as a fox and with so little apparent effort
that it seejis a pleasure too him to trot. His action is more
open, t ha a usual with the Sultans, and he is not as handy
when he breaks. He possesses a wonderful flight of speed,
but owing to a habit of hitting is liable to break on the tarns
if given his head. He is rather a sensitive horse, and not
as easily placed as some others, but time and experience, if
he is kept trotting, may improve him, as his defect is ner-
vousness rather tban want of sense. Since the earlier part
of this letter was written Stamboul has trotted another race
at Stockton, and though defeated appears to be recovering
form. I did not see the race, but report says that he was
driven a waiting race {doubtless to get him around the tarns
withoat hitting himself), and took the second heat in 2:15§,
Arab taking first, third and fourth respectively in 2:16, 2:174,
2:22£. He is to go into the hands of 0. A. Eickok for the
National, as Maben will return to Los Angeles with Mb other
horses. Stamboul is bat 6 years old. He has a two-year-
old record of 2:37, a three-year-old record of 2:16^, a four-
year-old record of 2:23, a five-year-old record of 2:17£, and a
six-year-old record of 2:15. As an individual he therefore
possesses all the trotting power that could be reasonably de-
manded, while in conformation and finish he is remarkably
attractive. I have not seen enough of his progeny to gain
an idea of their character, but the two-year-old filly Visalia,
by Stamboul, out of Inez, by The Moor, is very attractive as
well as very fast, having the back, loin and quarters of the
sire. The shape of the head and neck and the setting on the
head and all of the Sultan style in which particulars Stam-
boul is a departure from tbe family type. In her race at
Sacramento, Visalia was booked to win, but she made a bad
break from hittiDg herself it was said, jast after gettiDg the
word and was distanced by Margaret S." the fast little daugh-
ter of Director. But VisahVs speed is unquestioned. Sbe
made Sunol trot in. 2:25, at Los Angeles, and was separately
timed in 2:26^, As the firtt of a very small number of two-
year-olds by Stamboul to appear in public, she is certainly a
high credit to her sire, though as yet, sbe has not secured a
record.

Woodnut is a chestnut horse close upon 16 hands, of much
substance and power. Be was bred at Palo Alto, and foaled
in 1S82. I have seen none of his get older than weanlings.
His record of 2:161 at Sacramento, gives him the fastest
public mark yet reached by the Nutwoods. He is not a pure
gaited horse. Nearly all of the get of Nutwood that I saw
trot in California show the Mambrino rouohneps in their
action, yet the blood is in great demand. Woodnut's dam
was a granddaughter of Rysdyk's Hambletonian and also of
Henry Clay. She produced Macon, 2:21, a full siBter to
Woodnut. For the past two years Woodnut has been lib-
erally patronized by the public, but as he has not heretofore
been considered a horse of the speed and character of a first-
class one, the mares sent to him have not generally been of
the best, and hiB owner, Mr. B. C. Holly, of Vallejo, Cal.,
has but few of his own. He will now have plenty of patron-
age, and his owner tells me he will not raise his fee but
rither take advantage of his increased popularity to exercise
closer discrimination in the quality of the mares accepted.

Director, 2:17, the black son of Dictator and Dolly, is too
well-known to need comment. His qualities as a camrjaigner
and this brilliant turf career were first-class. He has" all his
speed at command, and his owner, Mr. M. Salisbury, of
Pleasanton, Cal., thinks his true measure will never be made
public until 2:12 is placed to his credit on the records. He is
one of those satisfactory trotters that goes with a pure, even
gait — a square trotter at all four corners. Although from a
daughter of Mambrino Chief, there is none of the roughness
of action that bo often comes of mixing Hambletonian and
Mambrino blood together, and for which an American Star
croBs is a great corrective. I saw but two of the get of Direc-
tor trot. One is the three-year-old Direct, out of Echora,
2:234, by Echo. He is quite a race-horBe when himself, bnt
need's to carry a great deal of weight forward to square him
for he is a natural pacer. As his action is excessive this goes
against him, but it takes a good three-year-old to beat him.
It is rumored thut he has shown a mile in 2:22, and I doubt
Dot he is capable of it. Tbe other is the two-year-old bay
filly MargHret S , out of May Day, by a son of California
Patchen. This little lady is a hummer. Nature has bal-
anced her action, and she needs no more iron than necessary
to protect her feet. Her disposition is as good as her action.
She was timed in 2:28^ when defeated by Sunol atPetaluma.
Sbe won as she pleased at Sacramento, but the time was
slower, and I have failed to keep a record of it. She was a
late foal aud only twenty- seven months old when she trotted
at Sacramento. 1 regard her as one of tbe moat promising
and satisfactory youDg trotters I have seen in California, for
while I have seen nothing to lead me to clasB her with Sunol.
yet I believe her fully capable of trotting to Sunol's present
record, 2:25, before the year is out. If Director gets many
of her stamp he has a great future before him in the stud.

Antevolo, brown horse, foaled 1831, by Electioneer, out of
Columbine by A. W. Richmond, 2d dam thoroughbred
Colunbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, and thence right back to
the old Blae Hen; is the fifth of the candidates for the
National. He was bred and developed by the present
owner, Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, of Oakland, Cal. He is a
magnificent looking horse, full 16 hands. At first glance he

would be thought leggy, but when one considers the round-
ness of his barrel, the great muscular development of loinB,
quarters and thighs, the width of hips and the power that
lies between and below them, and the evident constitution
of the horse, one likes him better for the daylight under
him, for while long and low is the usual synonym for power
and constitution, yet we all know that there is a style of
horse with greater length of limb that having roundness of
barrel and depth of back ribs possesses ample bodily apace
for every functional capacity, aud when this ia supplement-
ed by great muscular power, his height and length of limb,
if the limbj be strong, are an advantage and not a detri-
ment, and signify no want of constitution. Such a horse I
take Antevolo to be. He has great length, and his ne< k
riseB beautifully from his well-placed shoulders, his chest is
well rounded and his legs fork beautifully below; his head is
fine and good and well set on, aud bis eye, ear and counte-
nance expressive and intelligent. I did not see him in har-
ness, and cannot describe his action. He has never worn
shoe?, having trotted all his races in tips. His feet may be
criticised as to shape, though, they appear strong, and I am
told they carry him sound. Viewed from any point Antevolo
is a blood-like and grand-looking horse. To the usual trot-
ting form he bears much the fame relation that imported
Leamington bore to the usual racing form,

I saw a yearling colt by him out of a trotting-bred mare
that Mr. Simpson has entered iu some of tbe stakes of 1889
and 1890. Having mislaid my memoranda I cannot give the
pedigree of the dam, but tbe cole is one ot the truest made
and best put up yearlings I have seen anywhere, showing
much quality ana finish, with loin, stifle and gaskin of great-
est power, Btrong Bhoulder and the forehand light, airy and
neat. Antevolo has been well patronized in the stud for
two years past, but I Baw none of his get save the one
mentioned.

There are many other stallions in California tbat are very
popular in the stud that I may mention in a later letter.
Among them are such good ones as Anteeo, Palo Alto,
Sidney, and different sons of Nutwood and Electioneer. I
merely class the candidates for the National in a convenient
group for the present letter. Yours,

Hark Comstock.

Should Jockeys Bet?

For some years past there has been an outcry in Great
Britain against jockeys betting, and it has rightly been
deemed a s.rious evil, and rigid and severe rules have been
enacted to suppress or minimis it. Even where a jockey
only backs the horse he bestrides it may be deemed an evil
by some who suggest that it may enable him to suborn an-
other jockey whose mount he fears, by affording him the
power to offer to save a liberal sum, either before or at a
critical point in a race. If, however, it is an 6vilfor a jockey
to back the horse he rides for a big stake, how much more
seriously wrong is it for him to back another animal in the
race which he rides. For example, evtn if his own horse
has no chance to win, how great is the temptation to make
uBe of it to block or stop something which he may fancy has
a chance of beating the horso upon which his money is
staked; while if his mount has a show to beat the horse he
has backed, he must evince a higher sense of honor than
many jockeys are believed to possess if he uses his best ef-
forts to win, and thus lose heavily on the race.

It is a well kuown fact that in England jockeys, despite
repressive legislation, bet heavily; and in the colonies it is
commonly Tumored that co-partnerships and riDgs exist,
especially in races run over hurdles and fences; and it has
been asserted tbat at minor meetings the whole of tbe jock-
eys engaged have had a bit on the winner.

This, if true, sneaks volumes for their discrimination and
judgment, especially when subsequent revelations show that
the owner had no idea of his horse's powers, and let him run
unbacked, while some of tbe defeated division carried heavy
investments both for their owners and their trainers, and yet
went down.

It is a well-known fact that among our successful horse-
men, and especially among our Hurdle and Steeplechase
riders, are men who bet heavily, and who win sums to which
the stakes run for are insignificant. Of course, some of our
jockeys are also trainers and owuers, and it seems hard to
prevent these men winning mouey on the animals they own,
train or lide, and I for one should doubt the policy of attempt-
ing to prevent their doiDg bo. StilJ, the question of jockeys
bettiDg is one which public opinion is greatly exercised npon.
And anyoue who attends suburban meetings can, if he chooses
1 to watch, readily see how greatly the trouble is increasing.
Stable boys and jockeys of every age can be seen investing
their money with the ring, or in eager conference with backers
who bet for them. Lads of fourteen or fifteen think nothing
of having a tenner on a horse in u race in which they are
about to ride one of its opponents.

Those who know the sort of lads many of our stable boys
are will be slow to believe that noblesse oblige is their motto;
and as most men are aware that there are unscrupulous own-
ers, as well as unscrnpaious layers, it cau easily be seen
what mutt occur when lads without much moral training are
surrounded with an atmosphere of temptation. Many of
those who keep race-horses, and a still greater number of
those who race ponies, have very little to say as to the
manner in which their animals ran; and it has become essen-
tial that some steps be taken to prevent jockeys backing, or
having an interest in, any horse that they ride in a race.

The question at once arises, How is this end to be attained ?
The problem is not easy to solve. Of course the Victoria
Racing Clab is the only tribunal which has any power to deal
with the matter, and its execntive will find great difficulty in
framing regulations which will entirely prevent the trouble
referred to.

It is a scandalous sight 1o see registered bookmakers bet-
ting with the mere children who are the light-weight jookeys
of the day. Yet at every meeting which takes place it is a
common incident.

Under our present system, or want of it, neither the ladB
nor the ring are under any regulation other than that which
Rule 134 gives, and these are of too general application to be
of practical use. In order to check the practice of jockeys
betting it will be necessary to render the layer and hacker
alike amenable to punishment in oases where a jockey backs
another horse, or accepts a share in a bet on any other horse
than tbat he bestrides in a race in which he is riding. It
will also become necessary to prohibit jockeys saving money
with an antagonist during a race.

The system of ready money betting whioh has now be-
come the rule ou all our courses must necessarily greatly in-
crease the difficulty of dealing with this matter. The
wagers under Ibis system are not booked to name, and hence
the task of proving a jockey guilty of improper betting be-
comes intensified, while his opportunities for doing so are
enormously multiplied. Ab long as the cash is handed to
him the reudy-money metallician naturally looks no further;

and he, in tbe hurry of business, can hardly be expected to.
Despite all these difficulties, tbe matter is too important and
too urgent to admit of delay in dealing with it. With the
English rules on this head before them, and with the aid of
the club's detectives, wteps may be taken which will abate the
evil, and public sentiment not be t-hocked, as at present, by
the spectacle of mere babies bettirjg. About twelve months
ago, at an important meeting, a race was run in which com-
mon report said an arrangement was arrived at between the
riders of all the horses but one as to which was to win. This
one was not thought worthy of consideration, and was left
out of their rings, but proved the winner, and so upset a
pretty conspiracy. Tbis was an open secret, yet the stewards-
suspected nothing. What has happened in the past may
ag ay occur. If the chief clnb does not rise to the occasion,
and at oDce "grasp their nettle," a handle will be afforded to
the itncoguid section of the community to raisea cry forlegis-
lative interference with racing. Like all great institutions,
the Turf has its weak points, and it rests with those who
govern it to sedulously repress abuses and guard against
flaws in its armor. It must be remembered tbat if our jockeys,
as a filass, become demoralised, and lose their integrity, public
confidence will be withdrawn, even although a few men re-
main in the profession whose whole career has placed them
as far above suspicion as are the judges of our Supreme
Courts. — Melbourne Sportsman

The American Trotting Association.

The following persons and horses are suspended for non-
payment of entrance, and other causes, viz.:
By order of the Trumbul Company Agricultural Society, Warren, Ohio.

M. E. Willard, Salem, Ohio, and b m Mormon Temple.

P. Smith, Colehrook, Ohio, and ch h D. H. Gol I dust.

Thomas Jack, No. Richmond, Ohio, and b m Mollis H.

J no. S. Melbourne, Canton, Ohio, and b g John T.

Frank Webeter, Akron, Ohio, and b g John T.

Obas. E. Lane, Canton, Onio, and — m Lady of the Lake.

Frank Webster, Akron, Ohio, and — m Lady of the Lake.
By order of the MaBon Company, A, and M, Association, Point Pleas-
ant. West Virginia.

Wm. Wright, Hagerston, Md„ and ch gPritcbard, alias Patchen
(Pacer and Trotter.)
By order of .the So. Minn. Fair Association, Rochester, Minn.

Anthony B>ime, Winona, Minn., and b g Kentucky Bill.

Ed. Keith, Ashtabula, Ohio, and rn g Mac,

Ed. Keith, Ashtabula, Ohio, Wallace.

Z. Perot, Winona, Minn., and Capt. Bismarck.

Wm. Richardson, Winona, Minn., and blk s Little Rock.

F, C. Avery, Hutchinson, Minn., and b g Motor.

H. C. Vaughn, Minneapolis, Minn., and gr g Prince.
By border of tbe Baitholomew Co. Trotting Association, Colum-
bus, Indiana.

Sam M. Burgese, Columbus, Indiana, and blk g Blackball (pacer, i

Mark Moore, Thornton, Indiana, and Fannie H. (pacer).

C. B. Jennings, Zionsville, Indiana, nnd sr a Sam Houston (runner.

Walter Morgan, Covington, Ky., and Ja'ck Dempsey (runner).

By order of the McHenry Company Agricultural Board, Woodstock,
Illinois.

O. Beckington, Belvldere, Illinois, and br s Oliver B.
By order of the Coffey County lair Association, Burlington, Kansas.

Samuel Drakely, Atchison, Kansas, and ch g Sandy.

Samuel Drakely, Atchison, Kansas, and dn g Pilot.

Detroit, Mich., Sep. 21, 1888, J. li. Stbineb, Secretary.

The following persons and horses, suspendeded for non-
payment of entrance and other causes, have been reinstated,
provision having been made for the claims, viz.:

John Galbretb, Superior, Neb., and blk. g Joker, suspended by order
of the member at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

F. Johnson & Mooney, Elindaie, Kan., and ch g Woodle (pacer), sus-
pended by order of the member at Winfield, Kan.

C. E. Abbott, Denver, Col., and b g Einiwood Chief, suspended by
order of tbe member at Detroit, Mich,

H. Heath & H. JMcComb, Mauston, Wis., and b s Major Bismarck-,
suspended by order of 1he member at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

R. P. Hall, Ankneytown, Ohio, and br m Belle Ogle, suspended by
order of the memlier at Detroit, M'Ch.

Taylor, Farr & Hanson. West Union, Iowa, and Christopher H.

Jr., suspended by order of ibe member at Rochester, Minnesota.

A. L. Cable, Berwick, Ills., and b h Ego, suspended by order of tbe
member at Paris, Ills.

B S. Rice, Catiletsburg, Ky., and Billy Wilkes, suspended by

order of the member at Portsmouth, Ohio.

H. A. Pulver, Grand Rapids, Mich., and ch g Joe P. (pacer), sus-
pended by order of tbe member at Grand Rapids, Mich.

J. 0. Porterfield. Fort Recovery, Ohio, and b h Clifton Boy, sus-
pended by order of the member at Jackson, Mich.

(Note)- J. C. Porterfield remains suspended with the b h Piince Bis-
marck by same order.

Thomas Moran, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Sarah Allen, suspended

by order of the member at Marshall, Mich.

DETBorr, Mich., Sept. 22, 188S.. J. H. Steiner, Secretary.

The following persons and horses suspended for non-
payment of entrance and other causes have been reinstated,
provision having been made for the claims, viz. :

Ohas. Terbusb, Clay Center, Kans., and wh g Frenchman, suspended
by order of the member at Lamed, Knn.

Sam J. Fleming, Terre Haute, Ind., aud b m MXiss and gr ui Merw
K., suspended by order of tbe member at Rockville, Ind.

M. Thomas. Cortland, Ohio, and b g Dan H., suspended by order of
the member at Jefferson, Ohio.

H. A. Smith, and Longbroeck, suspended by order

of the member at Shelbyville, Ills.

' Freebairn & Joachiml, Versailles, Mo , and blk h Splendor, sus-
pended by order of the member at Sedalla, Mo.

P St. Cin, St. Louis, Mo., and rn g Oliver, suspended by order of the
member at Sedalla, Mo.

J. H. Smith, and rn g Oliver, suspended by order of

tbe member at Marshall, Missouri.

Jerry Krall, Atchison, Kaus., and br g Forest King, suspended by
order of the member at Geneseo, Ills.

G. E. Lambert, Shawneetown, Ills., and sr m Irene, suspended by
order of the member at Mattoon, Ills.

E. E. Prentice, Joliet, Ills,, and b g King Roxbury and cb m Fannie
Gatnes, suspended by order of tbe member at Paris, Ills.

H. J. Gtllen, Ottawa, Ills., and b g Trix (pacer), suspended by order
of the member at Belvfdere, Ills. J. H, Steiner, Secretary.

Detroit, Mich., Sept. 2i, 1888.

The following persons and horses, suspended for non-pay-
ment of entrance aDd other causes, have been reinstated,
provision having been made for the claims, viz :

J. F. Duncan. Moweqna, 111., and gr h Begnlta, suspended by order
of the member at Mattoon, 111.

(Note)— J. K, Duncan remains suspended with the gr h Regalia, by
order of tbe member at Paris, 111,

T. Cowell, Muscatine, Iowa, and b!k g Otbo, suspended by order of
tbe members at Ottumwa and Oskaloosa, Iowa.

JackBon & Burke, Terre Haute, Ind., and blk b J. J., suspended by
order of the member at Mattoon, Ilh--

ThoB. Underwood and F. M. Taylor, Mnryville, Ohio, and b m Anna
T., suspended by order of the Board of Appeals.

W. P. Sheppard, Enterprise, Pa., and gr h Byron B., suspended by
order of the member at Erie, Penn.

J. P. Heyiiinii, Mansfield, Ohio, and bm Lody Star, suspended by
order of the member at Genoa, Ohio.

W. W. Richardson, Akron, Olilo, and cb m Eva R., suspended by
order of the member at Burton, Ohio.

Sam Allen, Mtllville, Ind., and ch g Tom Wise, suspended by order
of the member at Mattonu, 111.

B. 0. Martin, Woodstock, III., and rh m Gladys M., suspended by
order of the member at Juucsville, WlBcomln.

T. Alexander, , aud rn m Lilly Dale, runner, suspended

by order of the member at Slielbyvlllc. I II.

Pi:ri[Oir, Mich., Sept. 1!), It88. J. H. STEiNEn, Secretary.

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Arnonp. the rich English racing events for tbe next two
years ore the Portland Stakes for 1889 and the Prince of
Wales Stakes for 1890, the former estimated to be worth $40,-
000, and the latter $80,000.

Hi

1883

3?he fgttettUr and J»porismau.

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Walla Walla, (Wash. Ty.). Fair Facing.

First Day.
We clip from the North Pacijic Rural Spirit, the following
tc.ount of recent racing at Walla Walla: —
summary. -
"Walla Walla, Oct. 1st— Running, free for ail; oue-r[mrter mile dash

r'Kse emo

W, A. McCarthy's gr in rayuse Mollie, aged, by grandson of Dasher,

-iam by Moffit's lirey l^agle, US lbs HcCangb 1

'X. B. Keeney's b g Ben Tear, i, 113 lbs Tucker 2

"W. C. 411en's b h Reno A., 5, 121 lbs Earl 3

Sunday. Sugar in the Bariel, Weazel and White Clcid ran unpl.iced.
Time, 0:23.

Pools: Wenzel $20, White Cloud $10, Oavuse Mollie $5,
field $S. Matuels paid f42.75.

Same Day— Trotting, for three-year-olds; 3 in 5, mile heats, value of
pirse ^344.
O. B. Jeffries' b c Ilton I y Tempest, dam by Com Bf lmont

Matterton 3 3 111

Silvertail Lott 1 I 3 3 a

Mary M Green 2 2 2 2 3

Time, 2:*t*, 9:12, 2:*3T, 2:441, 2:44

Pools: Ilton $25, field $8.

The owner of Silvertail claims that his colt actually dis-
tanced the others in second be.it, bat that the flagman took no
notice of it.

Same Day — Trotting, for named borses, mile heats, 3 in 6; purse
S150.

Little Frank, b g by Autocrat 1 2 3 1 1

James C, ch g by Lemont, dam by Ba^baw 2 1 1 3 3

Cora C, brm by Anvil, dam Lady Morgan 3 3 2 2 2

Oeorge Kinney, b g by Alwood, dain by Btllfounder 4 4 4 dia

Time, 2:40, 2.40J, 2:42, »:«, 2:41.

Pools: James C. ¥15, Little Frank S10, field $5.

James C. had it all his own way, only that a chaDge uf
drivers was made, and M.sner was pnt up behind Little
Frank.

Second Day.

Oct. 21 — Whitmore Bros.' ch h Coloma, 3, by Joe Hooker,
dam by Norfolk, had a walk-over for the Derby.

Same Day— Running. Pioneer Stakes, five-eighths o'f a mile, for two-
year-old", 8?0eacb, S^OO added.

K. E. By bee's ch c Broadchurch by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dunbar 1

W. H. Bibb's ch g Arthur H. by Geo. Wilkes, dam Neva Winters... 2

Whitmore Bros.' ch c Pat Curran by Glen Dudley, dam Laura C 3

Time, 1:04*.

Pools: Broadchurch $20, Arthur H. $4 Pat Cuiran $3.
Same Day— Running, 600 yards, purse $210.

W. H. Bibb's cb g Bogus, aged, by Ophir, dam unknown 0

*W. A. McCarthy's gr m Cayuse Mollie, by grandson of Dasber, dam

by Moffit's Grey Eagle 0

H. R. Baker's b g Sunday 3

Ben L., Daisy A., Little Dick and Pioneer followed in a bunch.
Time, 0:31.

This race was another surprise, and we are satisfied that
nine-tenths of the people believe yet that the little mare won.
Bogus tol J in the pools for about as much as all the others.
The gelding's owner refused to divide the purse, and, after
much delay, on accouLt of another race that bad been called,
ihe race was ruD over, resulting in Bogus winning by a short
nose. Time, 0:32.

It was not Bogus, but his jockey, Tom McCaugb, that beat
the little grey mare, who has been running all over the coast
under many names, auch as Percheron Filly, Grey Daisy,
Lady Grey, etc. She is the mare that defeated Ten Cents.

Same Day— Trotting. 2:10 class, 3 in 5, purse $300.

C. G. Bradsbaw's b g Col. Bradshaw by Messenger Chief 1 1 1

Sam Scott's b m Fantasie by Ranchero, dam Lady Kate 2 2 2

McKnight Bros' b h Oneco by Altamont, dam Belle Price by

Doble 3 3 3

Time, 2:30A, 2:27A, 2:291.

This race was no more or less than a "pick up" for the
champion 5-year-old. In this connection, we regret to say
that by the publication of a dispatch from Montana, to the
effect that Col. Bradshaw had trotted there in 2:23^, many
of the races in Oregon did not till. His present owner, Mr.
Butler, claims that he was damaged to the extent of over
$1200.

Third Day.

Oct. 3rd.— Trotting. Breeders' stake for two-year-olds; S50 each,
S200 added; mile beats, 2 in 3.

Van B. DeLashmntt's ch c Blondie by Lemont, dam by Frank Chap-
man, son of Tuckaboe, grandam by Lummui 1 1

Dooley & Hogoboom's b c Eolu3 by Bedouin, dam Osgood M^id.. 2 3

M. Hallett'B br f Wallola by Altamont, dam Ophelia Chi Ida 3 2

M. B. Mosher's br f Nervlssa by Altamont, dam Unowflake 4 4

Time, 2:49*, 2:46*.

Same Day— Runring. Novelty race, one mile, $50 for each quarter.
and f 100 for the mile

A. Hall's dn g White Cloud by Johnny Moore 1 2 * 5

W. H. Bibb's ch g Bogus by Opbir 2 1 3 4

H. R. Baker's cb g Daniel B. byGlen Elm, damSun Dance.. 3 3 2 3
Whitmore Bros, ch c Coloma, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam by Nor-
folk 5 5 11

Matlock Bros.' b m Repetta by Alarm or Reform, dam Long

Nine by Ligntnintf 4 4 3 2

Time, 0:23J, 0:51, 1.-18, 1:47$.

It is an old and truthful saying that "murder will out."
By an old fogy short horse custom, Coloma has been trained
to start whenever his trainer sees fit to let him go. Strange
indeed that this absurd and non-practical piactice has been
accorded to the owners of this grand son of Joe Hooker and
the daughter of the mighty Norfolk when it is not endorsed
by the running rules. Enough, Coloma got left at the post,
and before his ground helper could get him off the field was
sixty to seventy yards away. This delay developed the fact
that there was a general collusion as regarded the three-
quarters and the mile out. At present we shall only say that
just before the three-qnarters post was reached Daniel B.,
Repetta and Bogus each pnUad up and out of the way and
allowed Coloma to pass and win the three-quarters and mile.
The judges declared the three-quarters and mile off. This
created an unusual stir and it is understood that two or more
protests were handed in, never, it is likely, to be called for
by the protestor?.

Bogus was a great favorite for the quarter, Repetta for the
half, and Coloma for the three-quarters and mile.
ffSarne Day— Trotting. 2:29 cl-iss, 3 in 5, mile heats; puree ?400.

Sam Scott 'a b ra Fantasie by Ranchero, dam Lady Kate 1 1

S.Sorenson's ch ru Susie S. by Hambletonian Mambrino, dam by

Bellfounder 2 d

A. C. Brey's br m Kitty Ham by Hambletonian Mambrino, dam

Kitty Lewis 3 d

Time, 2:31, 2:321,

Fourth Day.

Oct- 4tb — Running, handicap, half-mile dash, purse ?250.

J. A. Brisman's blk g Jordan by Review, 105 0

A. Hall's dn m Daisy A by Johnny Moore, 100 0

W. H. Babb'abf Roly Boly by Bank Roll, 100 3

H. R. Baker's b g Sunday. 120 i

Geo. Ross' grg Ben L., 100 5

Time, 0:50.

i Pools: Sunday $25, Jordan $8, Boly Boly $3, field $3.
The talent were again downed by the favorite being left at
the post, or at least, he got twenty or thirty yards the worst
of the start. The black gelding's owner refused to divide,
and in about an hour the two ran the dead heat off, which
resulted in the mare beating the black gelding from the drop

this time pools sold, Jordan $25, D-dsy A. S'O. Time.
0:494.
Same Day. -Trotting. 2;?5 class, mile heals, 3 in 5. pnrse 3410.

C. G. Bradsbaw's b g Col. BradBbaw, by Messen^r Chief . . 1 u 1 1
L. B. Lindsey'a 6pm Pala'ina, by Milton Medium. da*'i by

Snowstorm y l 2 3

D. A Mc A lister's b m Leona, by L-mont 3 3 3 2

Time, 2:33, 3:29}, r. iJ, 2;27J.

Oct. 5. — Race for Cavalry Horses, hal'-mile race between
four horses, one from each company, for a purss of $30.
given by the Association.

SUMMARY.

Company B's b g 1

Company E'e b g y

Company F's ch g 3

Company l's ch g i

Time, 0:52J.

This was a good and fast rac?, the rider and saddle weigh-
ing at least 160 pounds.

8aiie Day.— Trotting, for named horses, mile beats, 3 in 5; purse
•250.
Jay Beach's brh Oneco, by Altamont, dam Belle Price,

by Doble i 2 1 2 2 1

Jas. Mlsner's cb m Maud Knox, by Winthrop Knox, dam

by Pathfinder 4 131 3 2

P. D. Barnes' gr g D K. W., by A. W. Richmond 2 3 2 3 1 a

A. C. Brey's br m Kitty Ham, by Hambletoniaa Mam-
brino, dam Kitty Lewis 34444 d

Time, 2:12.4. 2:11}, 2: 4£, 2:33, 2:34, 2:32.

Pools: Maud Knox $110. D. K. W. $30, field 530.

This was the race of the fair. From the first tap it was
evident that Oneco was a better horse than was expected,
and that Maud was not quite so good. To beat him then
was the play, and if ever three drivers tried to defeat one, it
was in this race. Each heat was a grand race, Oneco either
winning or driving the others out on a lap. Indeed, every
finish was a lap, and under the whip at that. "When the
horse won suoh a shout never went out on a race course in
the North Pacific

Sixth Day.

Oct. 6. -Running, handicap, one and one-quarter miles; purse

£300.

Matlock Bros.' b m Kepetta (aged) by Alarm or Reform, dam Long
Nine, by Lightning; 1^0 1

Wbitemore Bros.' ch c Coloma (3( by Joe Hooker, dam by Nor-
folk; 112 2

H. R. Baker's ch f Nevada (1), by Regent, dam by Enquirer; 110 3

Rosa Lewis and Oceola close up.

Time, 2:Uk.

This was a queer race, Repetta first sold favorite, then
Coloma, and lust before the start Nevada had the calliu the
pools. Coloma again virtually got left at the post or he
would have won.

Sams Day. — Running, handicap, three quarters of a mile; rurse
£6ro.

W. H. Babb's b f Roly Boly (3), by Bank Roll, dam April

Fool; 95 1

J R. Ross' b f Kitty Van (2), by VanderDilt, dam April Fool; 85.... 2
H. R. Biker's cb f IdaJGlenn (aged), by Glen Elm, dam *by

Lynx; lltO ."... 3

Matlock Bros.' ch m Lady Duffy (aged), by Patsy Duffy, dam by

Monte Cristo; 4

Whitmore Bros,' b m Laura D„ by Glen Dudley 5

Time, 1:17.

Pools: Roly Boly $20, Ida Glenn $12, Laura D. $7, Lady
Daffy $6.

Soon after entering the stretch Laura D. fell and rolled
over her jockey, breaking his shoulder blade and otherwise
bruising him. He is net fatally injured, however. Whit-
more claimed that Roly Boly fouled his filly and caused her
to fall. Babb denied it. Witness after witness was sent
before the judges. Every time, however, that "Whitmore
would send one, Babb would send up two. Babb bravely,
and with much energy, defended the charge, showing much
more skill as a defender than "Whitmore did as an accuser.
After an hour's investigation the jadges decided in favor of
Babb's filly.

Same Day — Trotting; free for all; purse? 1, 003
L. B. Lindsey's sp m Palatini by Milton Medium, dam by

Snowstorm 3 1 1 3 3 1

C. G-. Bradsbaw's b g Charles Hilton by Louis Napoleon.. 12 3 2 13
A. C. Brey's br g Little Joe by Bob Huuter, daia by Fitz-

simnion'a St. Lawrence 2 3 2 1 2 2

Time,3:23£, 2:271, 2:27, 2:29.>,2:?64. 2:29j.

Pools: Hilton ?150, £150, $30; Little Joe ?8J, 54U, 58; Palalina 920, $5,
55.

Same ray — Trotting; for named horses; purse 8200.
J. Sorenson's ch m Susie S. by Hambletonian Mambrino, dam

by Bellfounder 22111

C. B Jeffries' bm Lady Don by Don A., dam by Geo. M.

Patcben 3 1 2 2 2

W. GlasfordV b g Goll Foil by Bellfounder, dam by David

Hill 13 333

R. Clark's rn g Hero by Bi3hop Hero dls

Time, 2:3**, 2:36j, 2:32*, 2:31J, 2:12.

The last heat was trotted Monday after a heavy rain.

What is a Thoroughbred Arab.

What is a thoroughbred Arab is a question that has often
teen asked, and a number of different answers have been
given to it. The latest, however, is from ihe Melbourne
Sportsman, which says:

Not every horse imported as an Arab is a thoroughbred.
Many are what the Arabs call sons or daughters of a horse.
What then is a thoroughbred Arab? A well known English
writer on tb.9 Arab and an acknowledged authority on the
subject, defines a thoroughbred Arab to be one belonging to
the Khamsa. There is a tradition among the Arabs that the
Khamsa is descended from one of the five mares of King
Solomon. We read in Holy Writ that "King Solomon
brought horses out of Egypt." It is asserted that the wise
king procured the best horses available in Egypt. The east-
ern tradition, therefore, is that one of the Egyptian mares
produced five fillies of surprising beauty, and from these tive
mares the five great breeds of Arab horses are descended.
According to the writer referred to — well known by his ini-
tials, "E. F. D." — all true Arabs trace to one or other of
these five fillies of King Solomon. Some of the Arab tribes
preserve the pedigrees of their horses with as much care as a
Scntch laird preserves the charter of his estates; and when a
chief sells his horse he usually gives a wntten pedigree or
guarantee that the horse is pure. Theguarantee is generally
preceded by the remark, "Praise be to Allah, this is a good
horse!" It then recounts how the family came into possess-
ion of the tribe, and how it has been handed down unalloyed
from generation to generation, aoA that the present is a pure
lineal descendant of one of King SoIoujou'b mares.

Sale of Lady Bunker-

Lexington, Ky., October 11.- Mr. Gerhard Lang of Buf-
falo, N. Y., has just purchased, for $6,500, the famous brood
mare, Lady Bunker, by Mambrino Patcben, the dam of the
great California stallion. Guy Wilkes 2:15] . Mr. Lang is a
wealthy brewer, and is becoming prominent as a breeder of
trotters.

Paddock Notes and Gossip.
Rough and broken in their cunts, there are few hoists now
retaining the gloss fur which the tit and healthy thorough-
bred is eo noticeable above all other horses. The majority
are beginning to break oot into fall overcoats, and, except-
*ng by tbtir performances, do scant credit to their trainers.
The appearance ol the horses was v« ry noticeable in Ihe pad-
dock at Jerome Park Sam Harpar, by reason of his recent
great record-breaking performance, came in for the lion's share
of attenticn, but he showed the effects of his freqoeut races of
late, and is by no means so big aB he appears when at his best
nor as Green MorriB is proveibial for having his borses when
he expects great things of them. Banner Bearer, however,
looked better than ever, and is a credit to his joint train-
ers and owneis.

In the second race Kaloolah was not supposed to have any
chance wilh the crack mare of the season. She had picked
up considerable flesh since Bbe was purchased by the Chica-
go Stable, and Johnnie Campbell had evidently been allow-
ing her to have an easy time of it, which suits both her ap-
pearance and disposi ion. There was $300 secoDd money
for her to run for, and thai induced Messrs. Hankins and
Campbell to 6tart her. There was also a certainty of any
starter getting $h0 over and above his entrance money for
third place, but neither the chance of getting second nor the
oeitaiLty of $50 wns inducement sufficient to make the
Messrs. Dwyer start either of their two which they bad left
in the race, viz: Belle B and Bessie June.

Mat Byrnes continues to keep Firenzi up to the notch,
prepared to take her chances with all comers. Her heels are
6till a little cracked, and, now that the cold and wet have set
in, will in all likelihood renmn so to the end of the season.
They don't seem to affect her at all, nor even to cause her to
go sore in any degree.

In the third race Campagne Charlie took the palm for good
looks. He is as gool looking a repie^tnialive of the late
Prince Charlie as any now on the turf, and Las the char-
acteristic failing of all the breed, being a trifle leggy. Fiesno
was looking clean and full of muscle, but nai sccuriig a
little both before the race and on hia way to the post, which
was not in his favor. With some horses this is the common
result of funking when they see that they are about to carry
silk, but in his races he has shown himself anything ' ut a
faint hearted coll, indeed very much the contrary. Holiday
looked as well or better than since she journeyed East When
Bhe was winning in the beginning r>f tne season at Washing-
ton, her owner and trainer, Wyndham Walden, asked a very
high figure for her. She was very fit aod wdl tbeu. In-
deed her trainer has a name for bringing his two-year-olds fit
to the post earlier in the season than others. Her subse-
quent performances tended to show that she had gpne back
a little, but nowthat she is looking so well and has regained
her flesh, she will render a gooy account of herself.

Speaking to her trainer the other day, I asked him why it
was that his horses invariably ran h j well in the mud? The
public is always on the alert to back anything trained by him
when the track is wet, and have frequently f^und that they
have made no mistake in doiig so. It has often been said
that he trains at home on a muddy track, and that that fact
teaches his young ones how to move tLough the drift. He
disclaimed any such idea and added: "I have as great an
objection aa any one to working on a wet track, and never
do it, unless I am compelled on account of my horses need-
ing work before running. I know people do keep their eyes
open for my horses in wet weather, but the; fact that most of
mine can travel in the mud arises simply from the breed.
Nearly all the animals I have run for the past year or two
have been by Sensation, or else Tom Ochiltree, and both the
Sensation and Tom Oshiltree are good mud horses. Now,
this filly of mine, Holiday, she's by Hopeful and I know that
she's not within many pounds in bad going of what she is on
the top of the ground." This is without doubt a very true
statement, but Wyndham Walden has the name for training
good mud horses, and it i'b likely to stick to him for some
time to come, even when Sensation and Tom Ochiltree ahal
have gone over to the happy hunting grounds.

The Cyclone colt of Mr. Withers' is a fine, muscular look-
ing horse, and with so many slashing tine young ones as
Hanrahan has in his string, one wonders how it is that the
Brookdale Stnd can prodncd so much finer yearlings and two-
year-olds than ether Jersey City breeding farms. The grass in
a greater portion of that State is naturally poor, and unless
seeded down afresh at lesst every other year verj soon proves
merely a crop of hurtful weeds. This iB more especially
true of the land arcund Monmouth Park and its neighbor-
hood. To compensate for this a much larger supply of pro-
vender in the shape of crushed oats and so forth is necessary.
But this many breeders failtoEeeor do not wish to see per-
haps. But at Mr. Withers' farm, Hanrahan says, matters are
entirely different. His land is admitted to be an extent of
first class pasturage, quite an oasis in the midst of so much
poor spil. Yet, despite the abundance of good grass, there is
no stint of either oats, hay or anything elae which he thinks
can as=i-t in developing the young cnes into good sized
horses and mating the Brookdale bred horses something to
be proud of.

In the race, as the horses came through the slrtr'ght,
Holiday, it was seen, was badly interfered with. Whose ac-
tual fault it was is hard to say, but Tiny Williams, the rider
of Holiday, fancied he knew the offending party, and settling
on McLaughin, was anxious to avenge himself summarily.
No doubt he felt sore at having what seemed to be a very
great chance to win so ruthlessly spoiled, but under the in-
fluence of friends and time soon cooled down.

In the fifth race Messrs. Campbell and Hankies bad de-
cided not to run Kaloolah a second time in the heavy going,
and declared her out, as they thought, in time. But the
judges Baid otherwise, that they were not in time and must
run. They did run, and moreover won. It was a picture
to see the faces of the two partners when they saluted each
other after the race. "Hello, Johnnie," said Hankins, "I
thought we decided we wouldn't run the mare? "Tiiat's so,"
said Johnnie, smiling all over his face, "but the judgeB said
she must run, so she ran!" I fear, though, that owing to
the uncertainly, the stable had not as much money on as
they usually pile on their fancied good things.

There is little to be said of the last race, which resulted in
a dead heat, but bad any one versed in the pcience of heat
racing been induced to play one. by more'y judging from ap-
pearances he would assuredly have been on the wrong one.
Huntress was still sweating, whereas Wyn wood bad cooled
out nicely and looked fresh aB paint for the decider. It was
Wynwood's heait, no doubt, that failed him, for the filly
won easily. Citizen.
♦

Colonel Irwin Ayres* Balkan by Mambrino Wilkes,
Fanny Fern, is laid up with intermittant fever, anl
declared out of the Junior Stallion Stake.

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Oct. 20

Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association.

ENTRIIS TO FALL MEETING, 1858.

Ko. 1— Iktbodcction Pubhe— $410, of which $6U to second and $25 lo
third. For thrte-yeaT-oldfi and upwaidB. Winners this year of
two races, of the aggregate value of $1,01)0, to carry five poundB
extra: horses that have stirted and not won this year, allowed five
pounds. Una mile and one hundred yards.
W, L. Appleby's ch m Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown, flam Avail.
B.' B. Cockrill's b m Daisy P., 4, 6, by Wheailey, dam Black Maria,
Elmwood Stable'a bib g Index, 6. by Thad Stevens, dam GypBey.
Tbos. wisher's b m Fannie F.. 3, by Wildidle, dam Eallie Hart,
J. B. Haggin lr f Extract 3, by Virgil, dam Tincture.
J. B. Baggin br fLovetnoib, by Kyrle Daly, dam My Love
Tboa. G. Jones' b g Applause, 6, ly Three Chcrs, dam Alice N
W. T Kelley's b g Lucifer, 3, by Hindoo, dam by Ring Alphoneo.
Oak Grove Stable's c c Canny Scot, 3, by Leinster, dam Tibby Dunuar
Palo Alto's br c Biu'ue, 3, by Macgregor, dam Tear Drop
Santa Antla Stable's c f Loa Angeles, 3, by Gleuelg. dam La Polka.
Santa Anita Stable's br m Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford,

dam Mull ie McCarthy.
L. Sbaner's c g Peregrine, 3, by Joe Hooker or Jumbo, dam Iren*

Harding.
A . Y . Stepberson'a «b f Susie S, 3, by Marmaduke, dam Pirouette.
Mrs.S. B. Wolfskill's b r Heliotrope, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam YoIol*.

No. 3— The Bay City Stakeb - For all ages. 850 entrance, $25 forfeit, or
$10 if declared out on or before Nov. let; with SCO J added; second
horse lo receive ?luo, third to save stake. Winners of any race
over this distance this year to carry five pounds; of two Buct raccB
ten pounds; of three, fifteen pounds extra. One mile and a half.

W, L. Appleby's c m Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

W. H. Babb's ch m Rosa Lewie, 4, by Flood, dam Fannie LewlB.

L. A. Blazingame's b h Hermes. 5, by Bayswater, dam Hercludie.

M. S. Bryan's c h Mosts B , 3, by Leiuster, dam Aunt Jane.

W. T. Kellv's br m Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dam AeoU.

Maltese Villa Stable's c g Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, dam Bi.llinette.

Palo Alto's br c Brutus, 3, by Macgregoi , clam Tear Drop

Santa Aniia SUble'B br m Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford,
dam Mollie McCarthy.

A. Y. Stephenson's ch f Susie S, 3, by Marmaduke, dain Pirouette.
Santa Anila Stable's c f Los Angles, 3, by Glenelg, dnm La Polka
M. F. Tarpey's c m Notidle, 4, by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

F, P. Lowell's b c Leon, 3, by Leinster, dam Ada A.
Ko. 4,-The Reoobd Stakeb- For three-year-olds and upwards. $25

entrance, glu forfeit, ?*(>0 added; second horse to receive $50, third

to eave stake. Five furlongs.
W. L Appleby's b h White Cloud, a, by Woodbury»dam Coley.
W. H . Babb's ch g Bogus . a, by Ophir, dam unknown.

E. Flitner'B b m Minni" B., 6, by scamperdown, dam Sally Blair.
O. S. Gregory's b g Barney G., 4, by Billy N., dam unknown.
Thos, G Jonis' b g Applause, 4, by TbreeCheers dam Alice N.

Maltese Villa Stable'd c in Geraldii>e, 3, by Grinstea ', dam Cousin
Peggy.

D. J. McCarly & Bros ' c g Tom Daly, 5, by Eyrie Daly, dam Columbia.

Santa Anita S.able's b f Grissette, 4, by Glenelg, dam Malta.

Santa Anita Stable's br in Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford,
dnm Mollie McCarthy.

SmiLh & Howard's c m Lida Ferguson, a, pedigree unknown.

Smi'h & Howard's b ni Snsie S , 5, by Ironwood, dam Jennie Mc

Starkey & Allison's c g Sleepy Dick, a, pedigree unknown.

M. T. Walters' b c A-l Harrow, 3. by Codut, dam Delia Walker.

Mrs. S B. Wolfskill's b m Eidleweiss, 5, by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

Jas. Woodburn's c c J. M. B., 3, by Kelpie, dam by Joe Daniels.
No. 5.— Selling Posse -$350, of which 550 to second. For all ages.
The wrflner to be sold at auction, fixed valuation, Sl,5ui*; one
pound allowed for each $1C0 less, down to SI ,00c; then two pouuda
for each $100 down to $3. 0; two pounds added lor each SlOu above
fixed valuation Selling puce to be stated through the entry bos
at the usual time of declaring, 6 o.ciock, p. M., the day before the
race. Three-quarier mile heats.

W. H. Bibb's ch g Bogus, a, by Ophir, dam unknown.

L. A. Blaziugamt's b li Oro, 4. by Norfolk, dom GuMen Gate.

F. Dupoieier's br b Black^ione, 4, by Wildidle, dam by Monday.
Elmwood Stable's c in Nerva, 5, by Bob Wording, dam Lizzie Mar-
shall.

B. C. Holly's c in Nancy. 3, by Jim Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard.
Th09. ti. Joues' s g Kildare. 3, by imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake,

D. J. McCaity & Bros.' c g'fom Daly, 5. by Kyi la Daly, dam Columbia.
L. Bbaner's c g Peregrine, 3, by Jue Hooker or Jumbo, dam Irene

Harding
A. Y. Stephenson s ch m Avondalp, 6, by Marmaduke, dam Pirouette.

G. W. 'i'rabem'a c in Blue Bonnet, 4, by Joo Hooker, dam Kale
Carson.

No. 7. -The Eqcity Stakes— For Iwo-year-olds. 810 each, p. p.,
with $400 ad«ied : first horse to take ibe added money; second horse
7u per cent., and the third i0 per cent, of the stakes. Winners of
any two-year-old race of the value of SEOj to Cirry five pounds; of
two such races, 7 pounds; of thrte, 10 ponn-Ji extra. Three-
quarters of a mile,

Thos. G. Jones' br g Jack Pot by Joe Booker, dam Lugena.

Maltese Villa stable's b c Flood Tide by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline

Palo Alto'd c f Aurelii by Wildidle, dam Amelia.

Palo Al'o's b f Shannon Kose by S lannon, da-n Fairy Rose.

John R-avey's b f Bessie Shannon by Shannon, dam Betty Bishop.

Jas. Garland b g by . Wanderer, dam Kiss MB Quick.

Santa Anita Ssable's b c Ganymede by Grinsttad, dam Clara D.

Santa Anita Stable's h c Carrientes by Grinstead, dam Blossom.

L. U. Shippee's br f Picnic by Mr. Pickwick, dam Countess.

Chis. Tboiuaa' b c Cordova by B-il^oa, dam Armeda Howard.

Theo, Winter^ c c Tue Czir by Norfolk, dam Marion.

Tbeo. Winter's c c D.»u Jose by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zicku.

Theo. Winters be Joe Courtney by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W.
No.8.- Purse $35:>, of which £50 to second. For all ages. Weller
.Weights. One mile and an eictith .

M. S. Bryan's chc Moses B, 3, by L-inster. dam Aunt Jane.

A. Davis' b h Jack Brady, -i, by Wildidle, dam Sour Grapes.

P. C. Donalech's c f Naicho b, 2, by Wanderer, dam Fiower Girl.

Elmwood Stable's blk g Index, B, by Tnad Stevens, dam Gipsy.

R. Hughes' blk g Black Pilot, a, by Ec ho, dam Madge Duke,

W. T. Kelly's br m Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dam Aeola.

Maltese Villa Stable's c g Elwood, 4, I y Norfolk, dam BsJlinette.

S.tnta Anita Stable's b f Grlsette, 4, by Glenelg, dam M^lta.

J. Thomas' ch g Dago, a, by Rntberford, dam Nina R.

M. F. Tarpej 's c m Notidle, 4, by Wil lidle, dam Bonanza.
No. 9.— Puree— $350, of which S50 to second. For three-year-old'* and
upwards. Winners of any race at this meeting to carry five
pounds; of two races, 10 pounds. Horses that have not been
pliced at this meeting allowed five pounds. Three-quarters of ft
mile.

W. L, Appleby's c ra Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettle Brown.

W. L. Appleby's b h White Cloud, a, by Woodburry, dam Coley.

W, H. Bsbb's cb g Bogus, a, by Gpbir. 3am unknown

R. B. Cockrili's b m Daiey D, 6, by Wheatley. dam Black Maria.

Elmwood Stable's b g Nabeau by Nathan Comba, dam Gipsy.

Thoa, Fisber'B b m Fannie F, 3, by Wildidle. dam Sallle Hart.

E. Flitner'a b m Minnie R, 6, by Scaraperdown, dam Sallie Blair,
Thoe. G. Jones' b g ApplauBP, 4, by Three Cheers, dam Alice N,
Maltese Villa Stable's c m G.-raldlne, 3, by Grinstead, dam Cousin

Peggy.

D. J. McCarthy & Bros, c g Tom Daly, 5,by Kyrle Daly, dam Colum-
bia.

Santa Anita Stable's b f Grlsette, 4, by Glenfls, dam Malta

Banta Anita 8table's br m Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford,
dam Mollie McCarthy.

L. Shaner'scg Peregrine, 3, by Joe Hooker or Jumbo, dam Irene
Harding.

Smith & Howard's b m Susie S. 5. by Ironwood, dam Jennie Mc.

Starkey & Allison's c g Sleepy Dick, a, pedigree unknown.

M, T. Walter's b c Al Farrow. 3. by Connor, dam Delia Walker.

Mrs. S. b. Wolfskill's b m Eidleweiss, 5, by Joe Hooker dam Yo-
lone.

Jas. Woodburn's cc J. M. R., 3, by Kelpie, dam by Joe Daniels.

No. 12— Selling Pubbe— $360, of which $5u to second. For all ages
Conditions as in No. B. One mile and seventv yards
L. A. Bias in gain" 'a b b Oro, 4, bv Norfolk, dam Golden Gate
A.Davis' b h Jack Brady. 4, by Wlldlrilo, dam Sour Grapes

F. Depoister's br h Blackslone, 4, by Wildidle, dam by Monday
Elmwood Stable's blk g Index, 6, by Thad StevenB. dam Gipsy '

B. C. Holly's cm Nancy, 3, hy Jira Brown, dam Nannie Hubbard
J. B Hapyfn br f Extract 3, by Virgil, dam Tincture.

J. B. Haggin b g Silver Bow 5. hy Fechter, dam Belle of ibe Meade
Tboa. G. .iones' c g Kildare, 3, by imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake
W. T. Kelly's br m Welcome, 3; by Warwick, dam Aeola
Maltese Villa Stable's c g Elwood. 4, by Norfolk, dam Balllnetto.
John Beavey'a b f Bessie Shannon, 2, by Shannon, dam Betly

Bishop.
A. Y. Stephenson's b m Avondale. fi, by Marmaduke. dam Plioaette
L. Sh\ner'B c g peregrine, 3, by Joe Hooker or Jumbo, dam Irene

Harding.
Q.V?. Trahern'a c m Blue Bonnet, 4, by J. e Hooker, dam Fate Car-

eon.
W, T, Walter's b c Al Farrow, 3, by Connor, dam fella Walker.

No. 13— Ptjbse— $350. of which 650 to second. Welter weight handicap
for all ages. Declaration $5 to go to ibe racing fund. Weights at
10 o'clock, a. m , the day before the race. Declarutione due at 6
p. M., the same day. One mile and a quarter

L. A. Blaaingame's b h Oro. 4, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gat«.

L. A. Blftzrngame'o b h bermep, fi, by Baywater. dnm Heicladen.

A. Davis' b h Jack Brady, 1, by Wildidle, dam Sour Gripes.

Elmwood Stable'a blk g Index, 6, by Thad Steven*, dam Gipsy.

K. Hughes' blk g Black Pilot, a, by E-ho, dam Madge Duke.

W. T Kelly'n brm Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dam A ol*.

J . Thomu' ch (t Dago, by Rutherford, dam Nina li.

Mai. eue Villa stable's eg Elwood, *. by Norfolk, dam B.illlnette.

Santa Anita SUbl«'B b f Grlsette. 4, by Glenelg, dam Malta.

Santa Anita Stable's br m Molli* McCarthy's Last, 6, by Rutherford,
dam Mollie McCarthy.

M. F. Tarpey'a c m Notidle, i, by Wildidl-, dam Bjnanza.

So. H— POHBES400, of which S50 to second, $.5 to third. For two-
year-olds that have started and not vton at this meeting. We-litbta
hve pounds below the scale. H^reeB that have not been placed
betterthan third, allowed three pounds additional. Seven-iigbtbB
of a mile.

Tho*. G. Jonee' br g Jack Pot, 2, by Joe Hooker, dam Lugf na.

Maltese Villa Stable's be Hood Tide by Flood, doui|Lady Evangeline

Palo Alio's c f Aur. Ua by Wildidle. dam Aneliu

Palo Alio's b f Shannon Rose by Shannon, dam Fairy Rose

John Reavey'ri b f Bessie Shannon by Rbaunon, d-«m Bi-tlie Bishop.

Job. Giilaud b , by Wanderer, dam Klas Me Quick.

Santa Anita Stable's b c Ganymede by Grinstead, dam Clara D.

Sinta Anita Staole's bcOarrientes by Grinstead, dam Blossom.

H. I. Thornton's c c Joe Hoge by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R.
No. 15- The Triboolet Stakes -For all ages. gfiO entrance, S25 for-
feit, or glti if declared out on or before November 1st; with S600
added; secoud horse to rec-ive SluO, third to save s ake. Horses
that have not won a race this year of the value of $1,000 allowed
In iou ids. Horses that have started and not won a race this year
allowed 20 pounds. One mile and five-eighths.

W. L. Applebj 's cb m Laura Gardner, 4. by Jim Brown, dam Avail.

W. H Babti's cb m Rosa Lewis. 4, by Flood, dam Fannie Lewis.

L. A. Blazengame's b h Hermes, 5, by Bayswater, dam Hercl&da;.

M. S Bryan's ch h Moses B 3, by Leinster, dam Aunt Jane.

Elmwood Stable's blk g Index, 0, by Thad Stevens, dam Gipsy.

J. B. Haggin br f Loveknot 3, by Kyrle Daly, dam My Love.

Maltese Villa Stable's c c Canny Scot by Leinster, dam Tibbie Dun-
b&r.

Palo Alto's br c Brutus by Macgregor, dam Tear Drop.

Santa Anita Stable's c f Los Angeles, 3. by Glenelg, dam Malta.

Santa Anita HiaVle's br m Mollie McCarthy's La-t, 5, by Ruther-
ford, dam Mollie McCarthy.

A. Y Stephenson's ch f S»Bie S, 3, by Marmaduke. dam Pirouette

G. W. Trahern'e b g Dave Douglis, 6, by x-einster, dam Lillie
Simpson.

F P. Lowell's b c Leon, 3, by Leinster, dam Ada A.
No. 16 — PubseS350, of which £50 to second. Owners' handicap for all
ag^s. Weights to be carried must be named through tne entry
bcx at 6 o'clock, p. M-, the day before the race. One mile.

W. L. Appleby's c m Carmen, :j. by Wildi lie, dam Nettie Brown.

W. L Appleoy's b h White Cloud, a. by Woodbury, dam ( oley.

R. B. Cockrill's b m Daisy D„ C, by Wheatley. dam Black Maria.

Elmwood Stable's c m Nerva, 5, bv Bob Wooding, dam Lizzie Mar-
shall.

E. Flitner's b m Minnie R., 6, by Scamperdown, dam Sally Blair.

J. B. Haggin br f Loveknot .i, by KyrleDaly, dam My Love.

J. B. Haggin br f Extract 3, by Virgil, dam Tincture.

Thoa. G. JoDes' b g Applause, 4. by Three Cheers, dam Alice N.

Thos. G. Jones' c g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake.

Tbos. G. Jones' br g Jack Pot, 2, by Joe Hooker, dain Lugena.

Maltese Villi Slabld's c m Geraldine, 3, by Grinstead, dam Cousin
Peggy.

W. M. Murry's b c Almont, 2, by Three Cheers, dam Question-

Santa Anita Stable's b f Gnssette, 4. by Glenplg. dam Malta.

Santa Aiita Stable's br m Mollie McCarthy's L.st, 5, by Rutherford,
dam Mollie McCarthy.

A. Y. ttepheueon's b m Avondale. G, bv Marmadufen, dam Pirouette.

L. Shaner's c g Peregrine, :<, by Joe Houker or Jumbo, dam Irene
Harding.

Smith & Howard's b ra Susie S , 5, by Ironwool. dam Jennie Mc.

G. W. Trahern's b m Haidee.5. by King Alphonsj. dam Inverness.

Mrs. S. E. Wolfskill's b m Eidleweisw. 5, by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

Jas. Woodburn's c c J. M. R. , 3, by Kelpie, dam by Joe Dani Is

SPRING MEETING, 1889.
The Caltfobkia Stakes — For two-year-olds (foals of 1887); SS0 each
Sj5 forfeit, or £10 if declared out on or before January 1, 18W1; all
declarations void unless accompanied by the inouey; with S500
added; second hoise to receive $100, third to save stake. Half a
mile.

1. John Adams' cb f LiLie W. by Joe Eooker, dam Ella T.

2. C. Halverson's cb f r/abiola bv Warwick, dam Maguie S.

3. B. C. Holly's b c King David by Kyrle Daly, dam Tiophy.

4. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Abdiel by Jocko, dain Cousin Peggy.

5. Maltese Villi Stable's b c Achilles by Norfolk, dam Thetis.

G. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Willjnghby by Jocko, dam Fannie D.

7. Maltese Villa Stable'a ch f Mirope by Joe Hooker, dam Constella-
tion.

8. S. McMnllen's b f McMullen by Ironwood, dam Minnie Black-
burn.

9. W. M. Murry's b c Herzog by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

10. Jas, McNassei's b c Sacramento by Joe Hooker, dam Addie C

11. Jas. McNaaser's b c Riverside by Norfolk, dam Hora.

12. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Morton by Leinster, dam Lily H,

K'. O-ik Grove Stablu's ch c Tippecanoe by Young Bazar, dam Lizzie
P.

14. O-ik Grove Stable's ch c Oregon by Joe Hooker, dam Battle Ball.

15. E. S Paddock's b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.
]G. PjIo Alto's ch c Flambeau by Wildidle, dam imp. Flirt.
17. Palo Alto's u c RaciLe by Bit-hop, dam imp. Fairy Rose.
18 Palo Alto's be Pliny by Fl -od, dam Precious.

19. P«lo Alto's b f Jessie C. 1 y Bishop, dnm Jennie C.
211. Palo Alto's b f Glenlo^h by Flood, dam Glendew.

21. Palo Alto's b f Evulita by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline.

22. Palo Alto's cb f Muta by Wildidle, dam imp. Mutiny.

23. L U. Shippee's ch f Whisban by King Bin, dam Wnisparine.

24. L. L'. Shippee's b c Take Notice by Prince Charlie, dam Nota
Bene

25. L. U. Shippee's be Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

26. L. V. Shippee's ch c Mai >r Ban by King Ban, dam Hearsay.

27. L. U. SbippeB's ch f Elsie S. by Glonelg, dam Myriad,
lfl. L. U. Shippee's ch f Farsalara by Fa^etto, dam Salaiu.

29. H. I. Thornton's ch f Reata by Milner, dam Marin.

30. H. I. Thornton's ch f Bellini by Three Cheers, dum Esmeralda,

31. H. I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Thi-ee Cheers, dam Eut'aula.

32. H. I. Thornton's ch f Rublna by Double Cross, dam Kate Dudley.
31. O. V Txipper'a bib c High Jack hy Three Cheers, dam Lugena.

34. C, V. Tupper's ch c Guido by Double Cross, dam Aurora.

35. A. Wabeman's ch c Kiro by Joa Hooker, dam by Foster.

36. Hiram Willltts' cb f Maggie W. by Ironclad, dam Jennie Mc.
The So So STAKEs.-For two-year-olds (foals of 1887); S50 each. 825

forfeit, or 810 if declared outon or before January 1st, 1883; all
declarations void unlej-s accompanied by the money; with 8500
adled ; second horse to receive 3100, third to save stake. Stake to
be named alter winner, if So So's time 1 1 : 1 1 .'; > is beaten. Three-
quarters of a mile.

1. C. H .Worsen'* ch f Fab o1-, by Warwick d*m Maggie S.

2. B. U. Holly's b c Kine David, by Kyrle'D^ly dam Trophy.

3. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Abdiel by Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy,

4. Mallese Villa Stable'a b c Aehilles, by Norfolk dam Thetis.

5. Malteee Villa Stable's b c Willongbby by Jocko, dam Fanny D.
G. MaLese Villa Stable's b f Mirope by Joe Hooker, dam Constella

tion.

7. W. M. Murry's b c Herzog by Norf.dk, dam Irene Harding.

8. Jas. McNasser'B b c Sacrameuto by Joe H oier, dam Addie C.

9. Jas. McNaBser's b c Riverside by Norfolk, dam Flora.

10 Oak Grove Stable's ch c Morton by Leinster, dam Lily H.

11. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Tipptc^noe by Young Bazar, dam Lizzie
P,

12. E, S. Paddock's b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

13. Palo Alto's ch c Flambciu by Wildiille,':dam imp. Flirt.

14. Palo Alto^s b c Racine by bishop, dam imp Fairy Rose.
1R. Palo Alto's b c Pliny by Flood, dam Precious.

i6, Palo Alio's b f Jessie C. by Bishop, dam Jennie C.

17. Palo Alto's b f Glenloch by Flood, d»m Glendew,

IB. Palo Alto's b f Evallnaby Flood, dim Lady Evangeline.

19. Palo Alto's ch f Muta by Wildidle, dam imp Mutiny.

2U. L. O. Bhippet's cb f Wbinban bv King Ban, dam Wbisperine.

21. li. U. Shippee's b c Tuke Notice by Prl&ce Crarlie, dam Nota
Bene.

22. L, U. Shippee's b c Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

23. L. U. Sblppee'a ch c Major Ban hy King Ban, dam Hearsay.
21 . L. D. Shippee's ch f Elsie 8, by Glenelg. dam Myriad.

25. L. U. Shippee's ch f Farsalara by Falsetto, dum SjI ira .

2G. O, W. Trabern'scb f Retlie B. by Joe Hooker, dam Kate Carson.

27. H. I Thornton's ch 1 Reata by Milner. dam Marin.

28. H. I. Tbornton.s.ch f Bellina by Three Cheers, dam EsmeraUa.

29. H. I. Thornton's br f Centenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufau'a.

30. H. I. Thornton's ch f Rublna by Double CrosB, dan Kate Dud-
ley.

31. C. V, Tupper s Ilk c High Jack by Three Cheers, dam Lugena

32. C. V. Tupper's ch c Guido by Double Gross, dam Aurer...
36 A, Wakeman's ch c Kiro by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

FALL MEETING, 1889.
The Ladieb* Stakes — For two-year.old fillies (foals of 18871; $30 each.
(F25 forfeit, or ?10 If declared out on January 1, 18b9; or giO if
declared out on August 1, 1889; all declarations void unless accom*
panied by the money: with 840n added; Becond to receive $100,
third to save stake. Winners of three slake races to carry five
poundB extra. Three-quarters of a mile.

1. C. Halve^son'e ch f Fablol i oy Warwlc t, dam Maggie ?.

2. Maltese Villa Stable's b f Uirope by Joe Hooker, dam Constell ■-
tion

3. Oak Grove Stable's ch f Gypsey by Leinster, dam Aunt Jane.

4. Oak Grove Stable's ch f Pbileua by Joe Hooker, dam Lena First.

5. E. S. Paddock's b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

6. Pala Alto's b f Jessie C. by Bishop, dam Jennie C.

7. P*lo Alto's b f Glenloch by Flood, dam Glendew.

8. Palo Alto's b f Evelita by Flood, dam Lady Evang<>line.

9. Palo Alto's ch f Muta by Wildidle, dam imp. Mutiny.

10. L. U. Shippee's b f Stella S by Jue Hojker, dam Tillie C.

11. L. U. Shippee's ch f ElBie S. by Glenelg.' dam Myri a.

12. L. U. Shippee's ch f Whisban by King Ban. dam Wbit;perine.

13. L. U. Shippee's b f Mabel F. by Lougfcllow, dam Carrie Phillips.

14. L. U. Shippee's bf Bonnie Brook by Tea Brueck, dam Bonnie
Kate.

15. L. U. Shtppee'sch f Farsal ira by Falsetto, dam S tiara.

16. H. I. Thornton's ch f Reata hy Milner, dam Marin.

17. H. I. Thprntou's ch f Bellini by Three Cheers, dam Esmeralda.

18. H. I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufaula.

19. H. I. Thornton'B ch f Rublna by Double Cross, dam Kate Dudley^
The Autumn Stakes — For two-year-olds (foals of 1887}; 850 each, 825

forfeit, or 810 if declared out January 1,1889; or $21) if decl^rt d
out August 1, 1889; all declarations void unless accompinied by
the money; with 3750 added; secoud to receive $150, third to save
Btake. Winners of three stakes to carry five pounds ex ra. One
mile. -

1, C. Halverson's ch f Fabiol.i by Warwick, dam Maggie S.

2. B. C. Holly'a b c King David by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy .
S. John Leach 'e br c Chongo by Kingston, dam Black Maria.

4. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Abdiel by Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy.

5. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Achilles by Norfolk, dam Thetis.

6. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Willougbby by Jocko, dam Fannia D.

7. Maltese Villa Stable 's bf Mirope by Joe Hooker, dam Constella-
tion.

8. W. M. Murry's b c Heizog by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

9. Jas. McNa3ser's b c Sacramento by Joe Hooker, dam Addle C.

10. Jas. McNasser's b c Riverside by Norfolk, dam Flora

11. Oak Grove Stable's cb c Morton by Leinsier, dam Lily H.

12. Oak Giove Stable's ch c Tippecanoe by Young Bazar, dam Lizzie
P.

13. Oak Grove Stable's ch f Gyp?ey by Leins'er, dam Aunt Jane.

14. Oak Grove Stable's cb f Pbilena by Joe Hookrr, dam L«?na First.

15. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Sheridan by Young B^zar, dam Lost Girl.
1G. Oak Grove Stable'a ch c Oregon by Joe Hooker, dam Hattle Ball.

17. E. S. Poddock b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam S'ictoria.

18. Palo Alto's ch c Flambeau by Wildidle, dam imp. Flirt.

19. P.tlo Alto's b c Ricine by Bishop, dim imp. Fairy Rose .
^0. Palo Alto's b c Pliny by Flood, dam Precious.

21. Palo AUo's b f Jessie C. by Bishop, dam Jennie C.

22. Pa'o Alto's b f Glenloch by Flood, dam Glendew.

23. Palo Alto's b f Evelina by Flood, dam Lady Evangi line.

24. Palo Alto's ch f Muta by Wildidle, dam imp. Mutiny.

'^5. L. U. Shippee's ch f Whisban by King Ban. dam Wbisperine.
L'6. L. U. Shippee's ch f Elsie S. by Glenelg, dam Myriad.

27. L. U. Shippee's ch f Falsa] ira by Falsetto, dam Salara.

28. L. U. Shippee's b f Mabel F. by Lingfellow. dam Carrie Phillips.
i9. L. U. Shippee's b f Bonnie Brook by Ten Broeck, dam Bonnie

Kate.
fO. L. U. Shippee's b c Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.
fcl. L. U. Shippee's b c Tjke Notice by Prince Charlie, dam Nota

Bene.

32. L. U. Shippee's ch c Majir Bin by King B in, dam Henrsiy.

33. G. W. Trahern's ch f Retlie B by Joe Hooker, dam Kate Carson .

34. H. I. Thornton's ch f R^ata by Milner, dam Marin.

35. H. I Thornton's ch f Bellina by Three Cheers, dam Esmeralda.

36. H, I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Three Oheere, dam Enfaula

37. H. I. TcorutoD's ch f Ruhina by Double Cross, dam Kate Dudley.
! 8 C. V. Tupper's blk c High Jack by Three Cheers, dam Lugeua.
J9. C. V. Tupper's ch c Guido oy Double Cross, dam Aurora.

4ij. A. Wakemar s ch c Kiro by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

SPRING MEETING, 1390.

The Tidal Stakes.— For three-year-olds (foals of 1837); ?101 each,
half fortelt, or ?1U if declared out January 1st, 18-*9; or $20 If de-
clared out August 1st . 18-sS; or $30 if declared out January 1st,
1890; all declarations void unless Accompanied by the money;
with 86-iu added; the second to receive S2C0, third to save stake.
One mile and a Quarter.

1.

C. Halverson's cb f Fabiola by Warwick, dam MaggieS.

B. C. Holly's b c King David by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy.
Maltese Villa Stable's b c Abdiel by Jocko, dam Coutln Peggy,
Maltese Villa Stable's b c Achilles by Norfolk, dam Thetis.
Maltes- Villa Stable's b c Willougbby by Jocko, dam Fmnie D.
Maltese Villa Stable's b f Mirope by Joe Hooker, dam Constella-
tion.

W. M. Murray's b c Herzog by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

Jas. McNasser's b c S icramento by Joe Hooker, dam Addie C.

Jas. McNassei'B b c Riverside by Norfolk, dam Flora.

Oak Grove Stable's ch c Morton by Leinster, dam Lily H.

Oak Grove Stable's ch c Tippecanoe by Young Bazar, dam Liz.

zieP-

Oak Grove Stable's ch c Sheridan by Young Bizir, daai Lost Girl.

Oak Grove Stable's ch c Oregon by Joe Hooker, dam Hattie Ball.

Oak Grove Stable's ch f Pbiljni by Joe Hooker, dam Lena First.

E. S. Paddock's bf Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

Palo Alto's cb c Flambeau by Wildidle. dam imp Flirt.

Palo A.to's b cRicine by Bishop, dam imo. Fairy Ro3e.

Palo Alto's b c Floren by Wildidle, dam Frolic.

Palo Alto's ch c Rover by Wildidle, dam imp. Rosetta .

Palo Alto'* b c Pl'ny by Flood, dam Precious

Palo Alto's b f Jessie C by Bishop, dam Je&sie C.

Palo Alto's b f Glenloch by Flood, dam Glendew.

Palo Alto's b f Garney by Flood, dam imp. Goneaway.

Palo Atto's b f Evelina by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline.

Palo Alto's cb f Muta by Wildidle, dam imp. Mutiny.

L. V. Shippee's ch c Mayor Ban by King Ban, dam Hearsay.

L. U. Shippee's b c Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

L. D. Shipper's cb f Whisban by King Ban, dam Whisperine.

L. U. Shippee's ch f Eliie S by Glenelg, dam Myriad.

L. U. Shippee's ch f Falsalara by Falsetto, dam Silara .

II. I. Thornton's ch f Reata by Milner, dam Marin.

U. I. Thornton's cb f Bellina by Three Cheers, dam Esmeralda.

H. I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufaula.

H. I. Thornton'5 ch f Rublna by Double Cross, dam Kate Dudley.

C. V. Tupper's blk c High Jack by Three Cheers, dam Lugena.
C. V. Tupper's cb c Guido by Double Cross dam Aurora.

A. Wakeman's ch c Kiro by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

The Pacific Debby — For three-year-olds (foals of 1887); ?10o eicb,
half forfeit, or $10 if declared out January 1st, 1889 or 820 if de.
dared out August 1st, 1 89; or $30 If declared out January let,
1890; all drclarationB void unless accompanied by the money;
with S750 added; second to receive $200, third to save stake One
mile and a half.

I. O. Halverson's ch t FabloK by Warwick, dam Maggie S.

9. B. C. Holly's b c King David by Kyrle Daly, dnm Trophy.

3. Maltese Villa Stable's b c Abdiel by Jocko, d»m Cousin Peggv.

4. Maltese Villa Stabh 'she AchilleB by Norfolk, dam Thetis.

5. W, M. Murry's b c Herzog by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

6. Jas. McNasser's b c Sacramento by Joe Hooker, dam Addie C,

7. Jas. McNasser's b c Riverside by Norfolk, dam Flora.

8. Oak Grove Stable's ch f Gypsy by Leintter, dam Aunt Jane.

9. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Morton by Leinster, dam Lily H.

10. Oak Grove Stable's cb c Tippecanoe by Youog Bazar, dam Liz-
zie P.

II. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Oregon by Joe Hooker, dam Hatlie Ball.

12. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Sheridan by Young Bazar, dam Lost Girl.

13. E. 8. Puddock's b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

14. Palo AKo's chc Flambeau by Wildidle, dam imp. Flirt,

15. Palo Alto's b c Racine by Blahop, dam Imp. Fairy RoBe.
Ifi. Palo Alto's b c Floren by Wildidle, dam Frolic.

17. Palo Alto's b f Glenloch by Flood, dam Glendew.

18. L. D. Shippee's b c Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

19. L. D. Shippee's ch f Elsie 8 by Glenelg, dam Myriad.

20. L, U. Shippee's cb f Falsalara by Falsetto, dam Salara.

21. L. U.Sllppee's b f Mable F by Longfellow, dam Carrie Philips.

22. L. U. Sbippee'B ch c Major Ban by King Ban, dam Hearsay.

23. L. U. Shippee's cb t Whisban by King Ban. dam Whisperine.

24. L. U. Shippee's b f Bonnie Brook by Ten Broeck, dam Bonnit
Kate.

25. H. I. Thornton's ch f Reata by Milner, dam Marin.

26. H . I. Thornton's ch f B**lHna by Three Cheers, dam Esmeralda.

27. H. I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufaula.

28. H. I. Thornton's ch f Rublna by Double Croes, dam Kate Dudley.

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29. C. V. Tupper's blk c High Jack by Three Cheers, dam Logena.

30. C. V. Tupoer's ch c Gnido by Donble Cross dam \urora.
3'. A. Wakt-mati'a ch c Kiro by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

FALL JIEECTNG, 1800.

The Vestal Stakes— For three-year-old fillies (foals ff 18*7); ?25
eacn, p. p., with S5U0 aided: second to receive $ 00, third to save
stake. One mile and a quarter.

1. C. Halverson's ch f Fabiola by Warwick, dam Maggie S.

2. Tho-(. G. -Jones' b f Lidy Emily by Three Cheers, d »m Lady Emma.

3. Maltese Vill i Stable's b f Mirope by Joe Hooker, datn Constella-
tion.

4. Oik Grove Stable's ch f Pbilena by Joe Hooker, dim Lena First.

5. Oak Grove Stable's ch f Gjpaey by Leinster dam Aunt Jane.

t>. Oak Grove Stable's ch f May Dunbar by Leinster, dam Lizzie
Drmbar.

7. E. S. Paddock's b t Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

8. Palo Alto's b f Jessie C. by Bi?bop, dam Jennie C.

9. Palo Alto's b f Glenloch by FlooJ, dam Gleodew

10. Palo Alto's b f Garnet by Flood, dam imp. Goneaway.

11. Palo Alto's b f Evelina by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline,

12. Palo alto'f ch f Muta by Wildidle, d»m imp. Mutiny.

13. L. U. Shippee's ch f ft hisfan by King Ban, dam Whiepernie ,
34. L. V. Sbippfe's ch f Elsie S. by Glenelg. dam Myrald.

15. L. U. Sbippee'a b f Mabel F. by Longfellow, dam Carrie Phillips.

Ifi. L. T\ Shipp e's ch f Falsi la ra by Falsetto, dam Salara.

17. L. V . Shippee's b I Bonnie Brook by Ten Brotck, dam Bonnie
Kale.

IS. H. I. Thornton's ch f Feata by Milner, dam Marin.

19. H. I. Thornton's ch f Bellioa by Three Cheers, dam Esmeralda.

2f». H. I, Thornton's br f ICantenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufaala.

21. H. I. Thornton's ch f Eubina bv Doable Cross, dam Kate Dudley.
Tqe Fame Stakes— For tbroe-year-old? (foal* of I887»; Jlntj e^cb, half
forfeit, or S'O if declired out August I, 1»8'J: or $20 if declared out
January 1, 18yn; or S-i0 if declared out August 1, 1890; all declara-
tions void unless accompanied by the money; with ?750 added;
second to receive $200, third to save stake. One-mile and three-
quarters.

1. C. Halverson's ch f Fabfola bv Warwick, dam Maggie S.

2. B. C. Hoi y'e b c King David by Kyrle Daly, dam Trophy.

4. Maltese Villa MiU-i's b c Abdicl by Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy.

5. Maltese 7i.l» Stable '* b c Achilles by Norfolk, dam Thetis,
fi. W. M. Murry's b c Herzog by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

7. Jas. McNaaser's b c Sacramento by Joe Hooker, dam Addle C.

8. Jas. McNasser's b c Biverside by Norfolk, dam J-lora.

9. Oak Grov Stable's ch f Gypsty by Leinster. dam Aunt Jane ;

10. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Morton by Leinster, dim Lilly H.

Tl. Oak Grove Stable's Tippecanoe by Young Bazar, dam Lizzie P.

12. Oak Grove Stable's ch c Sheridan by Young Bazar, dam Lost Girl.

13. Oak Grove Stable's ch f May Dunbar by Leinster, dam Lizzie
Dunbar.

14. E. S. Paddock's b f Adelaide by Grinstead, dam Victoria.

15. Palo Alto's ch c Flambeau by Wildidl-, dam imp. Flirt.
15, Palo Alto's b c Racine by Bishop, dam imp. Fairy Bo3e.

17. palo Alto's b c Floren by Wildidle, dam Frolic.

18. Palo Alto's b c Pliny by Flood, dam Precious,

19. Palo Alto's bf Glenloch by Flood, dam Glendew.

20. L. U. Shippee's b c Fellowcharm by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

21. L. U. Shippee's ch c Major Ban by King Ban, dam Hearsay.

22. L. U Shippee's b f Mabel F. by Longfellow, Jam Carrie Philips.

23. L U. Shippee's ch f Elsie S.by Glenelc, dam Myriad.

24. H. I. Thornton's ch f Reata by Milner. dam Marin.

25. H. I. Thornton's ch f Bellina by Three Oheers, dam Esmeralda.

26. H. I. Thornton's br f Cantenac by Three Cheers, dam Eufaula.

27. H. 1. Thornton's ch f Rubina by Double Cross, dam Kate Dudley.

28. C, V. Tupper's blk c High Jack by Three Cheers, dam Lugena.

29. C. V. Topper's ch c Guidn by Double Cross, dam Aurora.

30. Thos. G. Jones' b f Lady Emily by Three Cheers, dam Lady
Emma.

Latonia'a Successful Meeting.

Latonia, October 7th— Up to to-day the fall meeting of the
Latonia Clab certainly has been a pronounced success. Every
day the attendance has been above what was expected, and
the racing uniformly good. Latooia is gradually getting to
be known as one of the best betting places in the west, and
all of the big guns of the betting ring are to be seen here. In
fact, Latonia has taken the place of Louisville as the leading
racing center of the west. Of course Col. Clark's mismanage-
ment and inexplicable blunders in the guidance of the affairs
of the Louisville Jockey Club have contributed greatly in
bringing this about, but the wideawake management and
liberal spirit of the Latonia Jockey Club have endeared the
Covington track to all the horsemen.

A large crowd from Nashville, Memphis and Louisville has
been here ever since last Monday, and to judge by the way
the bookmakers are talking, they have taken quite a good
sized pile out of the ring. On the whole backers have fared
well so far, as in a majority of the races the talent's choice
has passed the" winning post first. Still, the general public
have pulled the bookmakers out of what would otherwise
have been a pretty tight hole. They have been rather shy of
the choice of the talent, and put their moneyon short horses.
The consequence is that the pecciilers and the talent are in
very good humor with themselves, and the public is hoping
far b.tter days.

The betting has been very heavy for a fall meeting, but
Latonia is having the same experience with the rcutuel
machines as other associations. The people do not like them
and won't bet through them, and that is the whole amount
of the matter. A thing that has been qnite noticeable during
the present meetiDg is the large attendance of society people.
Day after day the infield and clab grounds have had a liberal
display of vehicles belonging to the elite of Cincinnati. Gov.
Buukner, of Kentucky, and his staff set the example on the
second day of the meeting, and it at once caught on. Of
course the fair sex are more easily aroused to enthusiasm than
the men, and the way they bet their fives, tens and twenties
is a caution.

One of the biggest surprises of the meeting was the defeat
of Marchma by Tenacity in the fourth race ou Wednesday.
On paper it looked as though M&rchma could not Igsp, and
the best odds that were obtainable against the filly were 2
against 5. Tenacity, on the other band, was co little thought
of, that he went begging at any price. A prominent Cincin-
nati brewer, who had never attended the races before, was
present, and said his wife had given him $50 to bet lor her,
and he wanted to get as much for it as he could. A book-
maker, who heard him talking, said he would giva him
$2,000 against his 150 on Tenacity. Of course Mr. Brewer
accepted, and when Tenacity won by a neck from the favor-
ite he was the happiest man in town, and the knight of the
pencil was the sickest.

The dav's sport on Wednesday was marred by what was
for a time* thought to be a seriou3 accident. In the second
race sixteen horses faced the starter and were 6ent away well
together. The track was very dry on the back stretch and
such a cloud of dust was raised that the horses were shut out
from view vt the grind stand. "When the dust was cleared
away two riderless horses were seen galloping the opposite
way, and their jockeys stretched in the middle of the track
like dead men. Some of the track bands, hurried to their
assistance and carried them to the club house. In a few
moments they both revived, and it was found that Stone,
who was riding Stewart, had suffered nothing but a severe
shaking up, while Overtoo, who was on Somerset, was quite
badly hurt. His injuries, however, are not serious, and he
will be in the saddle again in a few days.

On Friday, a genuine sensation was caused by the effort of
Jack Chinn, the well known sporting man from Kentucky,
endeavoring to artistically carve the anatomy of bookmaker
John Dowling of Chicago. There are a number of different
stories as to how the row commenced, and they are all more
or less contradictory. As near as can be learned, however,

Cbiun, who had just arrived in Cincinnati to attend the races,
made some slighting remarks about the judges hanog b*-eu
fixed for the Doubt — Irma H race, in which they had given
the verdict in favor of the former. He was standing in froDt
of Djwling's stand when he made these retnaiks. Seeing a
look of contempt on Dowling's face, he put bis hand to his
neck and drew a murderous looking dagger that had been
snngly ensconced perpendicularly with bis vertebra. It i-t
not known whether Chinn conceived this rather novel method
of carrying concealed weapons from a dime novel or not, but
at any rate he had evidently practiced a great deal, for the
artistic manner in which he prepared it to do the carving act
would have delighted the heart of a Jim Bludsoe.

He sprang at Dowling and with an oath made a lunge that,
had it reached its mark, would have ended the former's
earthly career. Fortunately, however, Dowliog slipped and
fell and received the knife in the fleshy part of bis arm; be-
fore he could rise, Chinn was at him again and made a
vicious lunge at his heart. The dagger penetrated Dowling's
heavy overcoat, but got no further. At this juncture,
Tucker, who is a friend of Dowling's, stepped forward with
his haDd on hii hip pocket, and said: -'Give the man a
ehtnee."

"A chance; I'll cut the thief's stomach nut," said Chinn.

"No, I'll be d d if you wi:I," yelled Tucker, and pulling

out a gun he leveled it at Chinn and was about (o fire when
some of his friends interfered. In the meantime the betting
ring had been almost completely cleared, and men with
blanched faces were spreading the wildtst kind of rumors.
Chinn was placed under arrest and Dov-ling was carried to
his hotel. His injuries are not serious, and he will be out
again in a short time.

From subsequent developments, however, it would appear
that there has been an old standing feud between Chinn and
Dowling which is many years old, and that Chinn was
aroused to the action by officious friends, who told him that
Dowling was looking for him and would not reBt till he had
driven hi:n from Cincinnati. Both men have hosts of friends,
and each party deplores Chinn's hasty action.

The Executive Committee of the club met Saturday after-
noon, and after fully investigating the whole story, exoner-
ated Dowling, fined Tucker $500 and suspended him for the
rest of the meeting, and ruled Chinn off. Chinn was at the
track here when the decision was reached, considerable the
worse for liquor, and when he was informed that he would
have to leave he made some objection, but finally thought
better of it and went. Tucker had KeaveeDa and Kermesse
ready to start in Saturday's rac*s, but when he was informed
of the the decision of the executive committee they were
scratched. It is generally expected that Tucker will be rein-
stated, as he merely acted as peacemaker.

Abe Perry, the owner of Redlighr, was taken sick the other
day, and went to his home in Lexington.
_ E. Corrigan has engaged George Cochran as steeplechase
rider for next season.

David Waldo and Ed. Corrigan will winter in Memphis.
The latter will send a part of his string to New Orleans.

Col. B. W. Simmons acted as one of the jadges yesterday
and left last night for New Orleans. He says that he has
been assured by horsemen here that after the Nashville
meeting they will 6end some of their horses to New Orleans.
He expects to have at least 400 horses at New Orlears by the
middle of November.

Three-Tear-Old Record, 2:14.

The Bay District Track on Saturday last was fairly
crowded. Much money was pouring into the pool box,
Yolo Maid S100, Adonis $62. The Maid was first to appear,
with John Goldsmith behind her. She was repeatedly cheer-
ed as John jogged her up the stretch, as was Adonis when
Lee Shaner moved him into view. Both horses were fit to
go the race of their careers and the drivers seemed confident.

Considerabje scoring was done before they came fairly to
the wire and were sent off, Adonis havirjg the pole, with the
Maid a half length in advance and well outside. At the tnrn
Yolo Maid had opened such a gap that Goldsmith pulled her
in and took the pole. The quarter was done in 0:35J, the
Maid having three lengths the best of it, and going weU'with-
in herself. To the half Adonis broke and lost six lengths,
Yolo Maid doing the distance in 1:11. The three-quarters
was taken in 1:46 by the Maid, and thence home in 2:1S she
paced her own gait, winning the heat out of hand.

Before the second heat the pools were, Yolo Maid $1C0,
Adonis $50. A good send off for the seennd heat, at the
fourth attempt, and lively pacing sent the Maid to the quar-
ter a length ahead in 0:34.}, and to the half in 1:07}, where
Bhe. was clear four lengths to the good, with Adonis going
level and apparently not pushing. Around the back-turn
Adonis let out several kinks, and helped himself consider-
able, but when fairly into the stretch, and under the whip,
the horBe could not show the foot of his fair competitor, and
the Maid came away and sailed under the wire by three
lengths, a winner in 2:14, the fastest three-year-old pacing or
trotting record ever made. The ladies in the stand arose "as
one man" and waved parasols and dainty handkerchiefs and
clapped their little hands frantically when the time was burg
out, and it appeared that the modest little Maid had estab-
lished herself as the premiere.

This makes the sixth time in two months that the three-
year-old paciDg world's record (2:22A) has been beaten on this
Coast: First by Gold Leaf at Santa Rosa (2:20j), next by the
same mare at Oakland (2:19 1-5), next at Oakland by same
mare (2:18), next by Yolo Maid at Stockton (2:16J), second
and third heats, next by Gold Leaf at NaDa (2:15), and now
the record stands, Yolo Maid at San Francisco, 2:14! And it
is admitted by all that she coold have paced this heat if nec-
essary in 2:12.

Ths filly now sold for S100, Adonis $10, and the X's did
not go in in profusion. Adonis did not sweat well and looked
a out of form when brought up to the third rally. The sec-
ond attempt started tbem on their journey and they travelled
to the quarter in :33, the Maid a length ahead, holding the
same positions to the half in 1:06. Thence to the upper
tnne Adonis did some fast work and ranged alongside the
filly holding her to the three quarters in 1:40, the crowd
buzzing and yelling, as it seemed possible Adonis would do
the mare up in the heat. Bat when straightened in the
stretch Adonis settled back and the whip fell unheeded
upon him, the Mafd jogging in by six lengths in 2:14|.

Yolo Maid's performance in this race is remarkable for
three things — first, as mentioned above, the lowered the
three -year-old record of the world; second, she made the
fastest time ever trotted or paced over the Bay District
Track, and third and last, but not least, she carried Johnny
Goldsmith, the veteran driver of celebrated trotters and
pacers, the fastest heat he ever rode in a race— surely laurels
enough for one little filly and only 3 years old.

SUMMARY.
Bay District TracV, Ocioler 13, 18*8— Special purse S£00. Mile neala
aiu S. Pacing.
C. R. doppiu's b m Tolo Maid. 3, Alex Button— Mollie by Dletz's

St. Clafr Goldsmith 1 1 I

O'Rourkefc Gonzales' b a Adoolfl, 8, Sidney— Venus Sbaner 2 2 2

Time, 2:18, 2:14, 2:14*.

Second Race —A trot for the 2:27 class with Don Tomas,
Ha Ha, Perihelion and Alpbeus named. In the pools Don
Thomas sold favorite S40, Ha Ha $30, field $7. lu the first
heat, Don Tomas on the pole, led (ill the way, Hj Ha posh-
ing for the heat and both breaking when in the straight,
Tomas jast ca'cLing bis feet as he came under the wiie and
getting the heat in 2:23.

The pools then were, Ha Ha $100, Don Tomas $70, field
$4, the talent imagining that something was to pay, and
when Hickok came out behind Ha Ha instead of the previous
driver, Houser, they put on more inocey. At the word,
Goldsmith, who was driving Perihelion, made a wild rush from
the oot-ide for the pole. Dnrfee, behind Tomas, saw it and
shoved his horse out in time to shut Perihelion off, and
when they got well into the turn Tomas led by a length
with Ha Ha second and Perihelion third. At the quarter
Tomas made the onn length two, and down the backstretch
increased the lead to three full lengths. In the upper turn
Ha Ha crawled up, his driver shouting to him at every stride.
They came into the straight very fast, and just past the
three-quarters Ha Ha got to the leader's wheel. There
Hickok drew his whip and began slashing his horse and yell^
ing like a madman. He crawled up to Tomas' shoulder,
and then thirty yards from the wire Tomas lost his feet ana
ran under, half a length first. Time 2:22$-.

Durfee went immediately to the judges' stand and claimed
the heat for Tomas. He said that Hickok had been guilty
of foul driving by shouting all the way around, and when
they came down to the finish Hickok had struck Tomas with
his whip causing the hoiss to break. Hickok denied strik-
ing Durfee's horse. After about a quarter of an hour's delib-
eration the heat was given to Ha Ha, Don Tomas second.
Perihelion third and Alpheus fourth. Hickok was fined §25
for loud shouting.

Before the third beat the pools were quoted, Ha Hu S100,
Don Tomas $50. field $7. When they were sent away Pen'
helion took the lead, but was collared by Tomas at the bead
of the turn, but he went up almost imraediitely, and Peri-
helion went to tbe lead again with Ha Ha in the stcoud
place. The three were in procession, abont a length apart,
when they passed the quarter, and the pcsitior.s wer ■ the
same down the backstretch. At the half Tomas and Ha Ha
closed up to her wheel, and she broke as they went into the
turn, Tomas passing to the lead and Ha Ha to second. They
came into the straight this way, and then Hickok began h"s
play for lead, whipping his horse hard. Tomas kept his feet
and trotted fatt. Ha Ha could not stand the pace, and quit
at the draw-gate amid jetrs frcm the crowd. Tomas got the
heat easy in 2:23, Pt-rihelion coming in for third.

There was nothing in the pools but Tomas and the field
after the heat, and he sold for $100 to $28. They got away
after a deal of scoring, with Tomas in the lead. They never
caught him, though Ha Ha made a desperate spurt in the
s'raight, and crowded in under the whip to a hot finish at
Tomas' wheel. Don Tomas got the heat and race in 2:24i,
Ha Ha second and second money, Ptrihelion third and third
money.

SUMMARY.

Bay District Track, Oct. IS, If 88— 2:27 diss, trotting; ptirs2 ?CO0
mile heats, 3 in 5.

C. A. Durfee's b g Don Tcmas Durfee 12 11

Honser 4 Poule's br s Ha Ha Hickok 2 12 2

A. L. Hinds' b g Alpneug Hinds 3 3 3 4

W. S. Key's b s Perihelion Goldsmith 4 4 4 3

Time, 2:23,2:221,2:23, 2.24A.

The Heavy Winners.

The appended list contains the names of the largest win-
ners on the running turf for 18S8.

Twenty-eight names are in it, and of these Sir Dixon was
in a corresponding list last year $14,130, Emperor of Norfolk
with $37,140, Los Angeles with $22,430. Firenzi with
$24,380, The Bard with $15,075, Elkwood with $11,850,
Raceland, $18,S8S, and Terra Cotta with $23,505. The list
compared with was complied at the cloBe of the racing Beason
of 1887, while a number of valuable stakes yet to be decided
this fall will add many other names and materially increase
the winnings of several already in tbe present list. Terra
Cotta, Little Minch, Egmont and Macbeth II. belong to the
Chicago Stable; Emperor of Norfolk and Los Angeles to the
Santa Anita Stable; Sir Dixon, Bella B. and Oregon to the
Dwyer Stable; Taragon, The Bard and Earns to Mr. Cassatt;
Firenzi, FreBno and Aurelia, to Mr. Haggin, and Prince
Royal and Baceland to Mr. Belmont. Of the sires, the win-
nings of Glenelg's three aggregate $69, 87£; Billet's four,
$84,870; Enquirer's two, $28,878; Bolus* two, $24,629, and
Falsetto's two, $27,377:

Prcotor Knott, 2, by Luke Blackburn $70,315

Sir Dixon. 3. by Billet ; 38.930

Emp. of Norfolk. 3, by Norfolk 16.710

Los Acgeles, by Glenelg 33.227

Prince Royal, 3. by Kingfisher 26,905

Firenzi, 4. by Glenelg 24.31S

Taragon, 3, by Siratford 19.995

The Bard, 5, by Longfellow 19.4S0

Favordale colt, 2, by Sensation 17,795

RacelaDd, 3, bv Billet 16,140

Euros. 5, by Eolus 14,789

Belvidere. 4, by Billet 14,765

Terra Cotta. 4, by H O'Fallon 14,753

French Park, 2, by King Ban 14,730

Tbe Lioness, 2, by Billet 14,635

Egmont, 5, by Enquirer 14,528

Fresno, 2, by Falsetto 14,460

Bella B., 3, by Eoquirer 14,350

Gipsy Queen, 2, by Rayon d'Or 12.995

Little Minch, a., by Glenelg 12,330

Exile, 6, by Mortimer 12.134

Macbeth II, 3, by Macduff 11.995

Badge, 3, by HI used 1 1,955

Gallifet. 3, by Falsetto 11,817

Aurelia, 4, by Algerine 11,195

Elkwood, 5, by Eolus 10,840

Liberty, 2. by Leonatas 10.390

Oregon, 2. by Onondaga 10,210

Near Irvington, Alameda County, is Bituated the Nutwood
Farm, stocked with fine trotting horses, draught horses and
Hereford cattle. The owner, Mr. Martin Carter, has decided
to hold annual sales of stock, and his first Bale will take place
on Saturday, Nov. 1st. Catalogues may be had at this
office giving the pedigree and full particulars of all tne ani-
mals to be offered .

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^fte fkeeiler and Jtytfrtstnan.

Oct. 20

THE KENNEL,

Dog nwnerB are requested to send for publication the earliest pobsi-
lle notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
I a their kennelB, In all instances writing plainly names of sire and da-u
and of graodpareuts, colore, dates and breed.

Communications relating tj this department should be
addressed to Breedek and Sportsman.

Whelps.

dog.

California Kennel's Llewellin Better JaDet (Count Noble-
Dashing Novice), whelped February 4, 1S8S, sis, three dogs
to owners Loadstone (Gladstone — Flounce).

February 8, 1838. same owneis, Llewellin setter Sweetheart
(Count Nuble — Dashing Novice), whelped eight, four drgs, to
owners Harold (Gath — Gem).

Names Claimed.

California Kennel claims Dame of

Lucifer, for black, white and tan Llewellin setter
pup, by Loidstone— Jauet, whelped. February 4, 18S8.

Lanciotto, for black and white dog, pup. same Inter.

Lancer, for black and white dog, pup, same litter.

Lustre, for black, white and tan bitch, pup, same litter.

Lissome, for black and white bitch, pup. same litter.

Loveksot, for blick and white biicb, pop, same litter.

Sixgold, for blue belton and tan dog, pup, whelped Feb-
ruary 8, 1888. by Hardd — Sweetheart.

Satellite, for bine belton and tan dog, pup, same litter.

The Saxon, for blue belton and tan dog, pup, same l.tt-.r.

Solemn, for orange belton dog, pup, same litter.

Sapphira, orange belton bitch, pop, same litter.

Stephanie, orange belton bitch, pup, same litter.

Sauna, orange belton bitch, pup, same litter.

Buff and Blue, blue belton and tan bitch, pup, same litter.

Sales.

California Kennel has sold Lucifer, black, white and tan
Llewellin setter dog, pup, whelped February 4. 18SS, by
Loadstone— Janet, to Mr. Thomas Bannet, Oakland, Cal.

Lanciolto, black and white dog, pup, same litter, to Mr. M.
L. Drummond. Davisville, Cal.

Lancer, black and white dog, pop, same litter to Mr. J. S.
Dunham, Stockton, Cal.

Lustre, black, white and tan bitch, pup, same litter, to H.

A. Schmiedt, Bakersfield, Cal.

Lissome, black and white bitch, pup, same litter, to Mr.

B. E. Auerbach, Oakland, Cal.

Singold, Llewellin setter dog, pup, blue belton and tan,
whelped February S, 1SS8, by Harold (Gath— Gem)— Sweet-
heart (Count Noble— Dashing Novice), to Mr. A. Abbott,
Sacramento, Cal.

Satellite, blue belton and tan dog. pup, same litter, to Mr.
John Bergez, San Franciscr, Cal.

The Saxon, bine belton and tan dog, pup, same litter, to
Mr. F. B. Daster. Fresno, Cal.

Sapphire, orange b-ltun bitch, same litter, to Mr. D. M.
Pyle, B-ikersheld, Cal.

Salina, oraDge belton setter bitch, eame litter, to Mr. F. B.
Watson, Cjlusq, Cal.

Buff and Blue, blue belton and tan bitch, same Utter, to
Mr. H. C. Chipman, Sacramento, Cal.

A. B. Truman, Elcho Kennels has Bold to E. K. Benchley,
Los Angeles, a liver and white pointer dog by Bush T.
(champion Sensation — Seph G ) out of Patti Croxteth T.
(champion Croiteth — champion Patti M.), whelped August
5, 1838.

To L. C. Reyburn, San Francisco, an Iiish red setter bitch
by Mike T. (Nemo — Nida) out of Lady Elcho T. (champion
Elcho— champion Noreen), wheljjed July 20, 18SS.

To Gordon Setter Fanciers.

The winner last year, Mr. J. L. Bre^se's Gloster, lack-* pace
and stile iD motion, aud is a bit headstrong, but has a deal
of Hense, good nose and is staunch.

Mr. Truman notes elsewhere the f rrcocity of < ne of bis
Bush T— Patti Croxteth T pointers. The sense showed by
the youngster argues well for the litter. They ceituinly
should be tirat rate, both in looks and in field qualities.

Th» only one bred there which has undergone the train-
ing (or aud competition in an Eastern field trial is Mr. Ben-
net's Sinus by Spoitsman— Sweetheart. The dog was sent
to a trainer who was '"the fashion." tnd who hud more dogs
than he could properly handle. The result was thnt Sirius
d.d not have proper treatment, was rnn while "dead pick,"
and was returned to his owner a mere skelttou and buff- riug
from Lfucocytheinia, from which he has not even yet Rutire-
ly recovered. Sirius was of the type of his sire, a dog of
slow devtlopement and unlikely at any time to be phenom-
enally fast; but even with such favorable pre-diepositionB to
easy training, he did not receive the slifch* care necessary to
fit him aud was so negligently fed as nearly to destroy him.

The entry for the Eastern Field trial, All Aged Stake, just
1o baud, shows 28 setters, all Eoglish, and 26 pointers. A
spleniid stake and one in which it will be hard to nominate
the winner. Without profess-iog prophetic foresight and
certainly without intending a "tip" we shall expect to see
close competition between Mr. Dexter's Jack Modoc, Mr.
Cochran's Nat Goodwin, Colonel Merrimau's Misb Thomp-
son, aud the litter's Cinch, among the setters. Among the
pointers Cul. Odell's Consolation, the Westminister Kennel
Club's Lad of Bow and Mr. F. B. Hitchcock's Duke of
Ilessen may be expected to go a lively race. The champion
stake, with five entries is a good one, Colonel Merrimaa hav-
ing a splendid entry in Jean Yal Jean, with a hot competi-
tor in Bob Gates. We look to see Jean'* comparative youth
stand him in goodstta*.

A champion stake is more difficult to judge and less satis-
factory than any other field trial race. The dogs are all pre-
sumably perfectly trained, of the rarest natural quality, and
have had a deal of experience. To impute such idiocy to an
owner as to think that he would start for a championship, a
duffer would be unfair. Then the matter of judgment most
necessarily include every jot of performance under the rules.
No allowance can be made either for dog or handh r and the
utmost severity is demanded- The races should be long and
perfectly equal opportuniiies given to all of the dogs. A
seemiDg superiority based upon a lucky lead into birds, or a
Bpurt of brilliant work cannot serve except as assisting to
judgment. The verdict should go to the dog which can slay
through hours of work, in gocd style, at gooi pace, with
sense, noae aud biddableness,

Editor Breedrr and Sportsman:— The Stud Book Com-
mittee of the American Kennel Club invites the expression of
opinions at the next A. K. C. meeting, on the question of
having a separate heading for Gordon setters. I would be
pleased to present any written views of California breeders.
Herman F. Schellhass,

Secretary Stud Book Committee.

Blood Will Tell.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: —I send you a copy of a
letter which I received from a purchaser of a pointer pup
which was seven weeks old at the time:

Loi Angeles. Cal., Ojtober5, 188S.
14 South Spring Street.

A. B. Truman, Esq.

Dear Sir: Yours of the 30th received, also the pup, which
arrived in good condition on Sunday morniDg. I was on t
hunting Sunday; had the boy from the Btore receive the dog.
On my return I laid Borne quail in the hall. The pup came
to a point at once. I then let him smell of one of them and
threw it some ten feet; the little fellow was there as soon as
the bird dropped and grabbed it, turned and brought it to me
in fine shape. I assure yon I am well satisHed, conld not bo
more so. He is as pretty as a picture and marked beauti-
fully. I only hope he will live. Tuesday I took him to our
club house, situated on the coast. We keep a cook there,
who is a good hand with a dog. Shall leave him there till
about February, when I will take him home. All the boys
call the pup a beauty. Yon say you have named him Bap
Elcho, well, that is a good name, but I will call him Kan-Koo;
he will answer to the name of Kan, which is short and easy
to say. I intend having him registered, again assuring you
that 1 am well satisfied. I am,

Yours truly, E. K. Benchley.

Mr, Editor, I am satisfied that all these puppies will be
good ones, as all eight of them would poiut and retrieve
when six weeks old. The inBtinct is born in them, as they
have more field-trial and beuch-show blood in them than any
pointers ever whelped on the Pacific Coast, as my advertise-
ment will show. A. B. Truman.

Elcho Kennels, 2b"18 Bush Street.

Mr. Wm. DeMott went to Bakersfield on Wednesday of
week with a string of doge to train for the coming tield trials
includipg bis own English setter, Haroldioe, a setter belong-
ing to Mr. John Bergez, Senator Pinder's Scout Croiteth, Mr.
P. D. Lin ville's Donna, a setter of Mr. W. W. Foote'o, and
two pointers belonging to Mr. J. M. Bassford, Jr. A likely
>ot of dogs all around, and liable to be heard from at the
trials.

As the field trial season approaches it is impossible for
those who really enjoy seeing the work of setters and pointers
to avoid a measure of exultation. We caa picture Mr. Otto
DonDer with his "fere and afi" cap, well groomed Mr. F. B.
Hitchcock, jolly Governor D. S. Gregory, sardonic Uncle Ned
Dexter, apathetic Wash. Coster, rustling Captain Hamilton,
friendly Johu Henricks, shrewd "Dad" Wilson, trim Colonel
Merrimsn and all the rest of the splendid company of sports-
men flocking to High Point to await the arrival of "Pap
Bergey" and to submit to the draughts and drifting snow of
the Bellevoe Hotel. The town will soon be full of sportsmen,
every one of them of more than local repute, and wi'h wh*t
hearty pleasure will they grasp bands aud settle down for
three weeks of arduous pleasure.

Wuhout desire to seem over-persistent, we cannot but
intimate again that the Pacific Coa*i Field Trial Club should se-
lect its judges and announce them. Entiies to the All-Aged
Stake do not close until just before the trials, but the prepara-
tion of the dogs must begin now, aud owners wish to know
who will judge, because some of them have prejudices against
certain men and will not care to be at expense of fitting their
Hcgs if those whox they dislike ate to judge. We have
listened to numberlefs criticisms upon juries and have
hifted very n>any complaints against ihem, with the result
that, in most cases of complaiut, the complainant has been
clearly fonnd to he at fault. Usually the disco Jtente.i
owner, while loudly professiag onlv a with f . r a "bur deal,"
is yet UDmistakeahly desirous of having a huls the best of
his races in so far as the jadge-i are concerned. That is to
say, that while perhaps unwilling to attempt otealy to
influence judgments he yet prefers to bnve men who have
either directly or indirectly express gr-nt admha'.ion f or his
dogs or their breakiog. Such a fe* ling is, perhaps, no:
unnatural, but it militates strongly against the fai:e=t out-
come in dog races. The lendeney'ou the part of some clubs
to be guided in the selection of judges solely by the wishes
of thoBe who expect to run dogs, is uuwise. It is true that
without dogs there can be no trials, but it is also true that
even those who, by the exercise of influence or pertinacitv,
Becure the appointment of judges who will unfairly favor
them, will be first to withhold eutries from trials because.
knort-iDg that they have been successful in cheating they will
suspect others of attempting to do likewise. The "clubs
should, thiough their executive t fficers, select the judges
solely on the qualifications, competency and honesty." That
there area dozsn fdiily qualified men in California who
could be induced to serve cannot be douLted, and among
them might be found several quite a* good as any iu the
country. January is near at band, and it is to be hoped that
the P. C. F. T. C. will not procrastinate in this matter.

Mr. A. B. Truman, owner of the E'cho Kpnnels, advertises
in another column some thoroughbred Irish led tetters for
sale. The young-tter^ are of unexceptionable breeding and
of fine size, aud color. Foil brothers of earlier litteis have
grown into very handsome and riist rale field dogs, so that
buyers have the bsst possible assurance of exj&llence :n
those now offered.

The London ' hooting limes sides stronglv with the Amer-
ican Kennel Club as against the National Dog Club, Editor
Clement going all lengths in denouncing the latter.

John Davidson is to be Field Marshal at the trials of the
American Field Trial Clnb. He and General Shattuc com-
bined should be able to keep order. The trials bid fair *o be
very good.

ATHLETICS.

A Worthy Object.

The notices of Bales, etc., this week justify several conclu-
sions. One is that English setteis of the very first order of
merit are in demand. That is proved by the record of the
California Kennels. We are not unaware that when the pro-
prietors of that breeding Kennel desire advertising they or-
der it and pay for it, and we shall therefore be absolved
from all desire to "pufl" when we ^y that in all the wide
world of English setterdom no belter bred animals aie to be
had thau those recorded as sold recently by Judge Post and
Mr. "Watson. It has been our lot to Dote the origin and
progress of the fancy for setters on the part of these gentle-
men, and to know very well the extent of their studies of
breeding end performances, and with that knowledge in
mind, the statement is made that whether judged by size,
form, qnalily.or excellence of blood lines, no better dogs of
the breed can be had lhan at Sacramento.

There, too, will gather that little band, perhapB lessened
since a ytar ago by disease or accident, the reporters, "upon
whose alertness, impartiality and thoroughness a'l public
estimate of the trials must depend. Waters, with his "sawed
ofl" corduroy jacket, all pockets and coutents, Millikeu,
blushing, but keen as a briar, Luke White, Snllivan like in
physique but gentle as a suckirjg dove, Mcjsr Hammond, full
of kindly shrewdness, and with pipe and suit but a year older
than they were when they were ten, Leslie Bruce, rather
interested, but more willing to go shooting than to report,
and bustling about, ubiquitous, perhaps, Doctor Rowe, chief
of trial reporters will be there. Even Mr. Fusch, of the
Bolivar Tocsin, may impinge upon that company, if not yet
in vivid remembrance of the sad day when his friends were
bo very friendly in '86 because he appeared on the snow-clad
fields, with an ample supply of "anti-scortutic." Writing in
mid-October, beneath a cloudless sky and a roof, with none
but epring-like days to come for months, one cannot but
extend sympathy to the poor reporters in frigid North
Carolina, "whose work it is to follow every heat of every stake
from stait to finish; who are not permitted to see by proxy
like those who ofteuest take exceptions to reported woik of
the dogs; who muBt write without ceasing, whether frost or
sleet benumbs fingers or rain makes things "t>meary;" whose
work is but begun at eventide and must i e prolonged through
the still watches, while others slumber or snuggle by crack-
ling fires. As against the remembraoce of dog work as (riven
by any judge, spectator or hat-dler, or any number of them,
we would take the report of any fairly competent reporter
who had seen the work. Good luck to them, aud a happy
half hour after their "copy" is in the mail, and chairs are
pulled about the hearth in Major Hammond's cosy den.

The requeBt to Gordon setter fanciers printed elsewhere
should arouse some profitable interest. The breed rather
seems to have been relegated to unmerited obscurity. Pedi-
grees are lacking, the black aud tans do not breed to type,
there is do typical form really, and they are but little used.
Concerted effort might re-establish them and grade them up
to their former beauty and efficiency. We shall be phased
to hear from Dr. Divis, Mr. Kaeding; and others what ihey
think about the advisability of doing as Mr. ScbellhasB sug-
gests.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Mr. Cba* Hartman,
ooe of the test amateur gj muasts on the Pacific Coast, who
met with a serious accident in fracturing his left kg recently,
is to be given a grand testimonial benefit at the San Francisco
Turn Hall. 323 Turk Street, Saturday, November 24th. Some
of the very best talent in our city have volunteered to perform.
Clement J. Schcstzr.

San Francisco. October 13, 1SS8.

[It is a pleasure to urge attendance on the evening men-
tioned. Mr. Hart man's unostentatious and unceasing efforts
to perfect himself in gymnastics have entitled him to a lead-
ing position, while his likeableness and misfortune should
induce a full bouse.— Ed.]

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

A Fragment From Lake Webber.

TherlBiny sun tips the tall tree-tops with gold,

The morning is bracing, the air clear and cold.

And the lake lieB like glass in the full morning light.

Not a breath stirs its bosom, no ripple in sight.

Now ready for breakfast— we breakfast at eight.

For the city too early, the country too late.

No hurry thiB morniDg, the weather is fine.

And the breeze wilt not be here till long after nine.

After breakfast we fix up our flics and our leaders.

For although trout »re eaid to be voracious feeder*.

Taking all kinds of inBectB. and all things vermicular.

They are finicky here and very particular.

Your flieB must be right in color and size.

Or, work as you will, you will not get a "rise "

And now we are ready, and wait for the breeze,

For you might as well cast on the tops of the trees,

Ab to hope to catch irout where the water is still.

Except just at du«k, and then with great ski 1.

At last a slight trembling is seen fjr away,

This promises well for the fishing to-day;

A slight puff is fi It, like the sott breath of spring,

And the waters Beemed moved by the touch oi a wing.

Hurrah! it has come; hear it hum through the pines;

Be ready, and soon you shall all "wet your lines."

Pufib out from the Bbore with a stroke'etrong and steady.

Have tbedock cleared for action, have everything readv" '

All alert for , a "strike. " it will coino like a Hash,

But unless you respond. It will end in a "splash."

If one does "citcn on," what a pleasure you feel.
No music so sweet as the screech of the reel.
From the prick of the hook, and the snub of the Hae,
He lesolves not to die without making a 6lgn;
So be shoots like an arrow, straight out through the water
All ripe for the fray and asking no quarter.
The battle now opens, results are In doubt.
For sometimes the man wins, and sometimes the trout.
If the man wins, the trout i* broOght safely lo shore.
If the trout, then he fades, and you see him no more.
But the man does not fade, and whoever harks,
Will be likely to bear Borne <mpbatic remarks :
Not the choicest of English, nor yet quite oracular,
But a sample* of strong and expressive vernacular.
Iu short, as he stands thore and vacantly stares.
He 'takes off the brakes, "and sometimes he swears.
Not a great horrid oath, but one Juet the eize
And the wickedness, too, of a woman's "white lleB."
We all know, of course, bow eucb oaths disappear.
Washed out from the book by the good angel's tear
San Jose. Oct., 1888. c H A

Mr. Chas. G. Yale, editor of the Mining and Scientific Press,
returned on Mondny last to business after two months con-
finement to bis residence, the cause being a fractured toe.
Mr. Yile had just started upon a prolonged fishing tour when
he was injured, and has perforce fished onlv in his well
stored mind since then.

1888

Qht %xzzftzx and jlportswatt.

263

TRAP.

Gun Wads.

Editck Breezier a2*d Sportsman: — I am iaclined to think
after mature deliberation, that the principal reaeon breech-
loaders were bo unmercifully riddled at their introduction,
and for many years subsequent to it, was in a great measure
due to insufficient or inadequate wadding over the powder.
The error in loading was a very natural one, for to the man
who had been accustomed to pouring down 2i drams of pow-
der in his tube and following that with a mere lump of some-
thing soft.be it paper, leaved, rag or what not, it must here
seemed superfluous, nay, wilfull extravagance, to use more
than one regular gun wad, whether black or pink edge, while
the more fastidious, though perchance inferior marksman,
■who had used regular gun wads in his muzzle-loader, was
very apt to continue the same dose in matter of number
when charging a brass or paper sbelL Although he had been
told by his comrades that a larger charge of powder became
imperative, yet little or nothing had been imparted for his
information in the manner and quantity of his wadding.

It is quite evident now, that a charge that has to
shift from one cylinder to another must need more
wadding to confine the powder gas than when the powder is
conrlnod in a metal tube, as in the case of muzzle loaders;
besides a very small charge of slow powder has not the same
effect on the wad as a larger one of quick would have —
hence it is safe to use plenty of good wads, even if a trifle
less powder be nsed.

My own experience teaches me that medium good powder
well wadded, is superior to the best powder improperly
wadded, and that an increase of force equal to a full half
dram of powder may be gained by properly keeping the gas
behind the shot.

I once ordered a high grade English gun for a friend, and
when I next saw him was non plusid at the dire accounts he
gave of his $400 investment. It would'at kill anything over
twenty-rive to thirty-rive yards; would only feather birds,
and made such beastly, scattering, bunchy, irregular patterns
that it was not worth anything as a game-killer, though it
might do splendid service on exhibition in its handsome and
well-appointed case. Having ordered the gun and recom-
mended that particular make, I felt responsible to a certain
extent for the" performance of this gun, a beauty in every
line and perfect in its symmetry, balance and finish; so I
proposed to my sad and gloomy friend that we go out and
trv it on chickens that evening, there being plenty in Min-
nesota in those days. I took my gun, of same gauge and
make as his, and^off we went to the nearest stubble field, and
while crossing the fence my dogs came to a stand, and so
handsomely did tbey back each other that it seemed to me a
piece of vandalism to break the picture. Not so with my dis-
poDdent companion, bent on snowing ma what a swindle
had been perpetrated on a too confiding American. Up
went the birds, down went the dogn, bang, bang from bis
gun and— just as he said. Only a few feathers floating in the
evening breeze to show that the aim had been correct, but
that the gun had failed to do its duty. I did not shoot, be-
ing busy with my puppy, but I plainly saw the result of his
shots, and felt chagrined accordingly. Still I thought he
might have shot off the birds and just scratched them with
the outside of the charge. Frequent repetition, however,
plainly proved that something was wrong, and as he assured
me he had loaded the shells himself, I could not understand
the cause of this non-killing business. At last as a "dernier
resort" I proposed that we change guns, as I was becoming
painfully aware that his gun was indeed of no earthly use.
He handed it to me unloaded, having just missed, or rather
clipped, two birds not an inch over forty yards off. I put in
two of my own shells, flushed a couple of birds and killed
them both stone dead, one at say thirty, and the other thirty-
eight to lony yards. Wiping his eye on the second shot, as he
had only clipped a few feathers off the chicken which I
bunched up all in a heap. I at once "caught on." His
ammunition was worthless, and how do you think it was
loaded? about Zh dms powder, Eagle Dock 2, one card wad,
almost U oz. shot and a thick felt wad. The fact is he got
the position of wads mixed and I have given the result.

That is the worst break I have ever heard of, but many a
man have I seen loading his shells with only a black edge
wad or powder, and that very often of the same gauge as the
cartridge, and then cuss because his neighbor pulled down
ducks ten or fifteen yardp further, never thinking for a mo-
ment that perhaps he used three or four times as much wad-
ding, though just the same kind ot powder and shot. I
therefore repeat that men, good shots too. speak for hours
on powder, fine, coarse, high grade, cheap— nitro-compound
or black, wood or imported, and yet seldom says beans about
the wadding they use.

In fact, I once heard one of the finest shots in America de-
clare that he did not fill op his shell with gun wads, as it
was hardly big enough to hold the ammunition!!! In other
words, powder- and shot are ammunition, but gun wads —
mere filling it 6eeme! That same individual, shooting in a
tournament using 5£ drams powder, lj-oz. of shot with one
pink wad between, conld hit nothing; borrowed some of my
shell- and shot magnificently, yet I only had 4$ dms, two
No. 9 and one No. 10 wads. Eley's pinl; edge on powder and
a split wad on a struck 1} ozs. of shot. In those days there
■were no Von-Lengerke shot wads, by all odds the best wad
for over the shot ever used.

American gun wads, especially U. M. C. card, black and
thick felt are excellent, as good as any, but there is no pink
edge wad made anywhere that compares with Eley's, while
he makes the poorest black edge wad of all. The U. M. C.
card aud black edge wad are, in my opinion, suyerior to any
of like kinds made. The Winchester black edge is also a
splendid wad and both concerns make good, thick felt; but
the U. M. C. are better, more regular and tougher, and I like
them for use in English guns or when nitro-compounds are
used, better thanauyof home make.

Compare two machine loaded cartridges containing the
same quantity of powder and shot and notice how much
longer the Selby Standard one is, and that is because more
wadding and of a better quality is on the powder. Then
look at the crimp and you will discover that the machine
loaded cartridge is the best finished and well turned out
cartridge made. They will shoot more evenly and better
than any cartridge I have ever seen, the main reason being
that they are wadded in such a manner that there is always
the minimum escape of gas. _ m

The ordinary 10 gauge shell is 2| inches long; it is quite
safe to say that half an inch of that space ought to go to the
wad over the powder, which thould be pressed to place
squarely and just firmly enough to form a solid wall in front
of the powder. In smaller bores the wad column may be

shortened somewhat, but never lets than two pink edged
wads Bhould be loaded on the powder, with the thinner the
wad on the shot the better.

If, however, machines can be made to load ammunition '
successfully for rifles that require the greatest nicety of
loading, it is quite evident that a properly constructed one
can load with infallibility, cartridges for shotguns. The
Chamberlin machines seems to me to come nearest perfec-
tion so far,*and I say this after having tried other kinds, and
further haviog used several thousand rounds at the trap acd
in the held in the past two years, to say nothing of the gen-
eral verdict ot a large majority of my shooting companions
hereabouts.

Sehnltze powder is, in my estimation, as far ahead of any
other explosive used in shotguns that I can't see where even
a comparison commences. It is quick, strong as the strong-
est, clean as the cleanest, and where both barrels may be
used it is dollars to cents that equal shots using it against
others loading with black powder the Schultze will win.
But it must be well wadded, else disappointment is sure to
follow. I must add in all truth and sincerity, that lately I
have been using Schultze cartridges loaded by Selby of San
Francisco and that never in iny life have 1 used such thor-
oughly satisfactory ammunition. Gatjcho.
Walla Walla, Oct. 6, 1838.

Shot Concentrators'.

California

State Sportsman's
Annual Meeting:.

Association

The seventh annual business meeting of the Association
was held at Stockton on the evening of Friday, Oct. 5th last,
in the office of Mr. Austin B. Sperry, Vice-President Dr. S.
N. Cross of Stockton in the chair. Those present were: A.
B. Sperry, F. E. Lane, C. J. Haas, C. B. Smith, A. E. Myers
and C. A. Merrill of Stockton; Messrs. F. B. Norton, Critten-
den Robinson, Frank Maskey, Dr. S. E. Knowles, Will De
Vaull, J. S. Fanning, MajorS. I. Kellogg and H. H. Briggs of
San Francisco; Messrs. F. E. Coykendall and Joseph Delmas
of San Jose; Dr. O. F. Britton of Lo3 Angeles, and a large
number of visitors. The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. The Treasurer, Dr. Koowles, reported
5139.60 in the treasury. On motion of Mr. A. B. Sperry, j
seconded by Mr. Crittenden RobiDson, Messrs. Kellogg,
Robinson, Knowles and the Secretary, were appointed a
committee to draft resolutions relative to the death of Judge
L. D. Freer. The committee was instructed to have the
resolutions spread upon the minutes and to have an engrossed
copy sent to Mrs. Freer. In connection with the passage of
the resolution, Mr. Robinson made some remarks detailing
the peculiarly admirable qualities of Judge Freer, and his
services to the Association. The Secretary also made suit-
able remarks about the distinguished deceased.

The following gentlemen were elected individual member
of the Association: Messrs. George Ditz of Stockton, J. S.
FanniDg of San Francisco, and 0. H. Corey of San Jose. The
Los Angeles Rod and Gun Club was elected to membershipi
its roll of officers and members being: President, T. E.
Walker; Vice-President, Eugene Maxwell; Secretary, A. O.
Adams; Treasurer, J. B. Win3ton; Captain, E. Unger; Dr.
O. F. Britton, Dr. Willard Bird, H. L. Jordan, H. M. Thom-
son, H. Slotterbeck, Jr., A. "West, H. Holborow, J. C. Dotter,
T. B. Brown, Thos. Foster, J. H. Schumacher and John Q.
Tufts.

A general discussion of the conditfon of game and fish
interests was then participated in by Messrs. Robinson,
Sperry, Cross, Norton and others, the general sentiment being
that such ducks as breed locally should be protected by law,
because they are not of the sorts that damage grain fields.

The officers elected for the ensuing year were; President^
Ramon E. Wilson; Vice-President, Doctor S. N. Cross; Sec-
retary, H. H. Briggs, 313 Bush Street, San FranciBco; Trea-
surer, Doctor S. E. Koowles; Directors, Messrs. Jos. Delmas,
F. E. Koykendall, F. B. Norton, Doctor D. W. Hays, Jr.,
and Mr. C. J. Haas.

The next meeting was ordered to be held at San Jose, be-
beginning on the second Thursday of October, 18S9, the 10th
of that month.

A vote of thanks to the Stockton Committee on Entertain-
ment. Messrs. A. B. Sperry, C. J. Haas, S. N. Cross, F. E.
Lane and C. Merrill was passed, also a similar vote about the
referee.

The newspapers of Stockton, the Daily Independent, Even-
ing Express ana Evening Mail were especially thanked for
the very full and accurate reports of the tournament made
by them from day to day, and for the generous treatment ac-
corded by them to the Association. The meeting then ad-
journed.

EANQCET.

On Satnrday evening the members of the Association were
invited to banquet at the Independent Restaurant. Doctor
S. N. Cross prtbided, and about thirty were present. After
discussing an elegant spread, a lot of toasts were offered and
responded to with that eloquence which is usual. Doctor
Cross was particularly felicitous as master of the feast, and
found able supporters in Doctor Britton, Mr. Robinson^ Mr.
Sperry, Mr. Haas, Mr. Fanning, Doctor Kuowles, Major
Kellogg, Mr. Frank Bassford and others. The Association
Medal won by Mr. Robinson, was formally presented to that
gentleman,

The activity of the Bakersfield Kuighta of the Trigger, in
causing the enforcement of the game laws in Kern County,
was commended, and the Secretary of the Association in-
structed to convey to that Club a formal expression of the
sympathy of the State Sportsman's Association. With the
end of the banquet came the end of the most pleasant and
satisfactory meeting yet held by the Association:

MesBrB. W. E. Hoagbton and Richard Seymour, members
of the Bakersfield Knights of the Trigger, are deer hunting
on Mount Breckenridge. We hope to receive an account of
their trip.

The Grass Valley Sportsman's Club holds its semi-annual
field shoot and camp stew at Indian Springs to-day. Mr-
George Fletcher writes: "Disturbance begins at sunrise.
Breakfast in camp at 9.30. Camp stew from 2.30 to sun-
down." That is a programme unspeakably enticing and al-
together lovely.

Among the earliest devices used, and one that has come
down to the present day for concentrating 6hot, although
used mostly in large bore single gans, is that of a small flan-
nel bag filled with shot which would burst andtllow the shot
to separate, and thus extend the range of the gun. One of
the eailiest patents which was issued for a concentrating shot
cartridge, was issued in 1S27 to Joshua Jenour, who in-
vented a wire shot cartridge, made of woven wire, in which
the meshes were so wide that the shot would scatter after
leaving the gun, says B. M. in Shooting and Fishing. Iu
182S, Edward Orson patented a shot cartridge made in two
parts, so the parts containing the powder could be detached
from the section containing the shot, which was so formed
that after it left the barrel it would separate, aud thus allow
the shot to scatter and proceed farther, thus in a measure
increasing the range of the shot, and adding to the ease and
rapidity with which the gun could be loaded. Some years
later came the invention of the wire cartridge, of which four
kinds were made, as follows: the "fctoyal," which was made
to serve as a ready and easy method of placing a charge of
shot in the barrel; it was somewhat more effective than a
loose charge, as it served to prolong the range of the shot,
aud, as a consequence, the penetration bIbo.

Then, in point of range and general effectiveness, came
what was termed the "Universal," which was made to carry
the shot much farther than either a charge of loose shot or the
Royal cartridge. These were much used 20 or 25 years ago
for shooting up to 60 or 65 yards, as by its use good work
could be done at such range with the medium sizes of shot,
aud by the use of cartridges loaded with larger sizes, the
range was increased to 75 or SO yard*.

There was also made the "Eley-Green" cartridge, which
was for extreme long range, and by the use of these car-
tridges, which were very popolar 15 years ago in muzzle
loading guns, many long shots were made, and game killed
at distances that were far out of the range of loose shot.

Bat the advent of the full choke bore has, in a large
measure, driven the Eley cartridge out of the American mar
ket, except for the use of a few, who, still have faith in the
modified choke bore as being the bast for all around work
with all kinds of shot, aud also producing the most regular
shooting, doing away with the use in the field of the appar-
atus used by trap-shooters for keeping the mazzle clean in
order to secure regularity of pattern with their close bored
guns.

As a more modern invention than the Eley wire cartridge,
we .find the Lancaster concentrator, invented in 1S67, which
consisted of a cylinder of hard paper, about one-half inch
long, of such size that it would just tit inside a paper shell.
These, when used with a cylinder bored gun, would pro-
duce a pattern as close as many of the so-called choke-bored
guns, a id a much more even pattern was mide than with
many of the earlier choke guns.

In a trial made in 1868, between a cylinder gun of ac-
knowledged excellence, shot with a loose charge, and then
shot with concentrators, there was a difference of 24 per cent,
of gain in pattern, and 28 per cent, in penetration, over the
loose charge.

These concentrators have been made, of late years, in a so-
called improved form, which consists of closing one end of
the cylinder with a dome-shaped end, but this improvement,
while greatly increasing the pattern, does not shoot with as
mnch regularity as the older pattern. The new pattern is
liable to bail the charge, and cannot be used in a choke-bored
gun. The plain concentrators are made in thiB country, for
use in both brass and paper shell?, but very few of them are
now sold, and they have probably passed out of the memory
of many sportsmen.

Still another production is a French invention for concen-
trating the shot, which was made of thin brass, of dome
shape, which was used mostly in muzzle-loading guns. It
was of doubtful value, and was bat little used in this country.

Since the general introduction of breech-loaders in this
country, there have been several inveutions in the way of
shot cartridges and concentrators of various patterns. Among
them was the Kay concentrator, that was used quite success-
fully for a time; then this was superceded by the Kay chips,
so called. Both these, however, were open to the objection
that, while they extended the range and improved the pene-
tration, they were liable to ball, and thus cause wild shoot-
ing, and in Borne cases the muzzles of the barrels were
blown off by the use of them. Asa later American inven-
tion, there haa been placed on the market the Schleiber
thread-wound cartridge, which is made for use in choke-
bored guns. These are made for different bores and for
varying ranges, namely, 50, 70 and 90 yards.

These cases open at the distance of range for which
they are wound, and carry the shot twenty iards farther,
and are said by those who have used them to be all that is
claimed for them, but some judgment must be used in the
selection of the gun. in which they are used, as, on account
of the distance to which they are thrown, if the barrels are
not straight, or, if the gun haa much taper to the barrels,
there is danger from the shot crossing. That is, a charge
from (he ri>*ht hand barrel, if the gun is shot at Tangea over
40 yards, will oe found to go to the left, and wee versa, to
the amount that corresponds to such divergence; conse-
quently, if the cartridges are shot from such a gun, an
allowance must be made in order to hit the object, and that
amount must be governed by the force of the wind when
shooting.

The inst invention which has been place 1 on the market is
the John's Shrapnell shell, which, is of Scotch origin, and is
made in two shapes, ihe spherical pattern, and what is called
the elongated shape, the latter holding the larger charge of
shot.

This concentrator consists of two segments of tLi:> brass,
bolted together by a light wire spindle, which is attached to
an or Unary wad that in of slightly larger bore tban the in-
side of the shell. The shell is filled with whatever size of
shot is used for the game to be sought. The aotiou of this
concentrator is different from any of the others, as the
range cf the shell is regulated in a cortain measure by the
length of the wire spindle used, yet the action of the shell is
in a degree independent of the spindle, owing to the fact
that the segments of the shell are locked together by the
pellets of shot pressing on the sides of the segments, because
of the rotary acliou of the bhot and enclosing shell.

When the pellets of shot have acquired a uniform velocity,
they settle down, and. as n result, the shell relaxes, and the
epindle and wad are withdrawn by the actioo of the atmos-
phere and when the range for which the spindle is cut is
reached, the shot move forward in their own path, und at 120
yards, a four-inch circle ought to contain the entire charge
from a Shrapnell shell.

The minimum range is 90 jards, but its effectual range
reaobes to 140 jardB. This last invention has been usnd bat
little in this country as yet, bat has given good results when
used.

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Pairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIB.

Sept*8, Bay District, 8 F Oct 6 to 27 Inclusive

(Free for all closes September 16 .

Aug. 1st. San Diego Oct. 23d to Oct. 27th "

Sep. 20th, Willows, Cal Oct. 9th to 12th "

PAYMEM8 IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second payment 8Jf 0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 26 In three-year-old '* "

Sept. lBt, " " 25 In two-year-old " "

Aug. 7th, third paymment 50 Occident Stake, 1A88.

Thirty days before date of trotting SllO Stanford Stake, 1888.

Ban Francisco, -Saturday, Oct- 20, 1888.

Yolo Maid 2=18, 2:14, 2:14*.

which delighted them a Bhort time before. The light is
not put out by auy means, if even the stronger throws it
into shadow.

But it is not (he intention at present to review the
track doings of the California season, as we are alto-
gether too busily engaged to do the subject justice, and
also too *3arly for retrospection. We have not seen the
great filly and therefore a description is wanting which
we hope to present in the near future, with others which
have won distinction. Even of more interest, how-
ever, than a portrait is the genealogy of horses which
have gained high renown and the pedigree of Yolo
Maid tas been kindly furnished by her breeder and
owner, C. R. Hoppin, Esq , of Woodland. She was
foaled in 1885, her sire Alexander Button. Her dam
Mollie, bred by Mr. Hoppin, was by Diete' St. Clair,
second dam also bred by Mr. Hoppin, by St. Charles and
her third dam, Old Phil, was brought from Northern
Indiana by Col. Charles Lswis in 1853 and was claimed
to be a descendant of Bertrand.

Her sire was foaled in 1877 aud in 1880 was con-
oeded to be the best colt of bis age in Californ a. He
beat Belle Eoho, Annie Liurie, Honesty, Len Rose and
others, gaining a reeord of 2:29, and when a four-year-
old he defeated Romero in a race of five heats. Romero
won the first and Becond in 2:29, 2:26|, Button the others
in 2:26£, 2:27£ and 2:31i. At that time he "had a leg"
which eventually threw him out of training. But that
he would have got a very fast record had it not been for
the mishap, is nearly certain. He was a square trotter
and that he can get fast trotters as well as the fastest
pacer is proved by the performances of his daughter,
Rosa Mc, 2:20|, and this practically her first season^
Alexander Button is by Alexander, his dam by Napa
Rattler. The pace comes in from the next strain, Dietz'
St. Clair by Old St. Clair, backed up by St. Charles, a
son of St. Louis and of a sister to Mary Waller. We
saw a son, Duroc, run on the Abbey track, St. Louis, in
1859, and a right good racehorse he was. The third
dam, "Old Phil" (by the way about as unappropriate a
name for a mare as Ned, the dam of several fast trot-
ters), was something of a character. She came acros3
the plains in the lead of a four-horse-team and was aa
"cranky" in the hands of men as could be, but doeile
and pleasant when a woman held the reins. She was a
mare of great resolution and endurance. She made a
trip of 100 miles with two men in a Concord buggy in a
day and oame back on the next. Ten or twelve miles an
hour seemed to be the slowest gait to which she could be
restrained, and if given her head would go a good deal
faster.

There is an interesting history connected with the an-
cestory of Yolo Maid and when there is more leisure it
will be given.

There can be no dispute over the claim that Yolo
Maid is the greatest pacer which has yet appeared-
While it is true that there is not a positive basis for rat-
ing her above Johnston and others which have shown
faster, taking cognate testimony for a guide, there are
good reasons why she should occupy the first place,
Sable Wilkes leads the class of three-year-old trotters
with his record of 2:18, Maud S. at the head of all ages
with 2:08}. Johnston, 2:06^, occupies the same position
among pacers. Therefore when Yolo Maid is only 7}
seconds behind the fastest and Sable Wilkes 9,| seconds
in the rear, she is closer comparatively to the front posi-
tion. It can be claimed that pacers come to their speed
quicker than trotters, and that young pacers are more
ready to acquire fast action than those which trot. That
can be granted without endangering the position given
to Yolo Maid. There has been such a succession of sur-
prises brought about by the young California paoers
that people are in a measure stunned. List year Arrow
brought the four-year-old record to 2:14. This year
Gold Leaf went on from good to better until she struck
2:15, and Adonis beat her although he did not mark so
low a figure. With two topsawyers of the caliber of
Gold Leaf and Adonis it would have been thought the
height of presumption to predict that a faster would
appear in the same season. It is not often that two
biilliant stars are shining in the same quarter of the
Grmanent, and whea a third of atill greater brillianoy
flashes into light there is a spectacle so rare that this is
t\e first recorded appearance. People are prone tc
undervalue those which have to take second place and
get in «he glare of the last luminary the sparkle

£ala of tHe Kinloch Stud.

Were there plenty of time to go over the records, the
following description of the stallions Aristides and
Uhlan, which will be offered at the above Bale at St.
Louis, Mo., on the 21st of November next, could not be
improved We heartily endorse the encomiums of the
i\T. T. Sportsman, from which it is copied, in regard to
Aristides, and cannot Bee where undue praise is given
Uhlan. The only sons of Leamington on the Pacific
Coast that we know of are in the Ran e ho del Paso stud,
and an addition to the blood will be a grand thing for
California. We shall have more to Bay about this sale
hereafter. Catalogues can be obtained at this office.

It is a mournful necessity which compels the sale of the
Kinloch Stud, announced to be brought about on Wednesday,
November 21st, at St. Louis, under the management of
Messrs. B. G. Brace and P. C. Kidd. The founder of the
stud, Mr. J. Lucas Turner, died prematurely in the very
prime of life. He had looked forward to a long and success'
ful career as a breeder, bat it was not to be. The place
misses the guiding hand of its enthusiastic founder, and the
splendid collection of native and imported marew; the two
great racers, Aristides and Uhlan, twenty-live weanlings, and
some two and three -year-olds will be sold to the highest
bidder.

Uhlan has been an unlncky horse from the day that the
erratic Frank Sherwin brought him to the arid pUins of New
Mexico. The mares were barren, and Uhlan was blamed for
it. After yeara of knocking about the stud passed into the
hands of Mr. Turner, and it began to look as if the great cop
winner, Uhlan, would at last get a fair ohance. Bat with the
death of his owner the project which at its fruition would
have done much for the "thoroughbred interest of Missouri,
got another sad bio*. Now the horse is again on,the market.
He will be twenty years old nest spring, but he was never
abased, and ought to be good for many years' service yet.
He is a grandson of Vultigeur, whose son Billet revolution-
ized American racing, and whose grandson, Galopin, as sire
ol St. Simon, at one bound achieved immortal fame, lie was
a good performer himself, as his victories in the Ascot and
Goodwood Stakes, Brighton and Donoaster caps, and four
Queen's Plates attest. He stood sixth on the list of winning
sires in France in 1S35. His best representative was Blonde
II., who at four years old won the Prix de Sooiete d'Encoar-
agement, a mile and seven furlongs, with 133 ponnds up;
altso the Prix National, two and a half miles, with 132 pounds
up. Sceptigae, by Uhlan, won the Grand Prix de la Ville,
mile and five furlongs, at Lyons, beating Kluisaut, who had
just won the French Derby. Uhlan's list of winners stretch
out so much that a mere mention of their best performers
would teke up too maoh space. Breeders need not fear to
bid on this horse. Bonnie Scotland languished for years in

comparative obscurity. Give Ublau a chance at a good stud1
of fresh j o'ing inures, snch as Mr. Milton Young, for instance,
hn^, tind in two or tbree seasons ihero would be a new craze
— ibe Uolau fever.

His rrate. Aristides, was a better race-horpe in a belter year
than was Uhlan. It is ulin >st iinpjssihle to name a son ot
Leamington who wup not a Bncee&s at tbe stud. Aristides
was a good spriug horse and a good fall hoise. He wen the
Kentucky Derby wheu it took a great oue to win it. He won
the Withers, at -Terouie, io the spring, and the Breckenridge
at Baltimore. His record at two aud a half miles is still the
best. For 3 ear-, too, he held the best record at two miles
and a fnrloog. Tbu-e were the days when horses ran from
end to end, a grant pace all the way, and the fittest survived.
And that ooly twelve jears ago! It was a crying shame that
snch a horse us A>is idts should have been virtually banished
when he passed in<o the possession of Mr. A. Hankins, who
kept him at his Iudittna Jarw. Tbe horse is now sixteen, in
the prime of life, has never been overdone, has ten weaDlings-
iu the 1 st to be sold, proving bim to be a sure foul-getter.
inasmuch as the other stallions bad to be given a chance
with an Hllotmeut of mares, and we would consider Aristides
one of the gieat bargains of the day.

SaD Diego Fair.

"Ho! for the S.iuny Sjuth " Njt so significant, per-
haps, in Californit, even this far northward, when in
these bright October days there is warmth enough with-
out the envelopement of heavy dresses and heavier over-
coats, as back home when October brings shaip frosts.
and in many places snow and ice, yet there are so many
things to attract to the famous old town that we envy
thos« who are so situated as to make the trip.

The fair opens on Tuesday next so that there is plenty
of time to reach there after the National is decided. A
pleasant journey in itself, and when there is so good a
prospect for enjoyment at the end of it those who have
the least fondness for th6 Bports of the turf and track
will be sure to attend. The entries were published in
this paper two weeks ago, so that there is little necessity
for republication, but as many are likely to see this-
number who are not informed, we give the space.

LIST OF ENTRIES— FIRST FALL MEETING OF THiS SOUTH-
ERN CALI FORNIA BREEDERS ASSOCIATION.

To be held at Pacific Beach Drivlue Park, San Diego, October 23 to-
27, 1838.
Race No. 1.- Running. Half-mile dash for two-year-olds. |25 en-
trance, flO forfeit. $15 a.lded, of which JlOO to Becond. third to Bave
entrance lee.

John Reavey A Co's. b f DeBsie Shannon.

B. P. Hill's ch f Odette.

John Dunn'a b c Four Acep.

P. C. Dornalech'B s g Xaicbo B.

F. Plco'8 c f Lomita.

Em. R. Dew's b c Othello.

('apt. Fields' c b Fandango.

Thos. Strattone' gr f

Race No. 2.— Running. Mile dash, all ages. Purse (500.

P. C. Dornalecli'a blk g Del.

Bruce Cockrill'B b in Daisy D.

W. L. Davis' b h Jack Brady.

Em. R. Dew's •» hConBuelo.

B. P. Rill's chg Mikado.

Al. Mariners' b m Carmallta.

John Clark's cli m Queen Kapiolant.

Htram WlUlta' a g Cito.
RoceNo. 3.— Trotting, 2:20closs. (Not filled.)
Race No. 1 —Pacing, 3:0 1 class. Purse 8500.

R. H. Ne.wtoo'd br b Thos. Rider.

A. B. Gonzales' b g Aduiiis.

h . C. Airhnri'8 bg San Diego.
Pleasantou Stock Farm Co.'s cb f Gold Leaf.
George Van Gorden's bik g Ontario .
Race No. 5.— Running. Half-mile daeh all ages.

Thos. Stratum's j;rf

Thoa. stmtton's Ml; m Minnie.
Win. Starkey'a a galeepy Die..

B. P. Rill's eg Adam.
B. P. Hill's c g Mikado.

B. P. HIU'b g g Joi.nny Grey.

Hiram Wlihts' c m Lila Ferguson

Hiram Willits' s g Cyclone.

Race No. 6. — Running One and a fourth mile d*a'i, al ageB. Poree-

J600.
John Dunn'a s c Four Aces.
P. C. Dornalech's bJk g Del.
P. C. Dornalech'B eg NaichoB.
Chas. Thomas' c g Gulgo.
L A Blasingame'a b li Hermei.
B. P. Hill's gg John Treat.
B. P. Hill's b m Carniallia.
W. L. Davis" bh Jaek Brady.
E. H. Dew's b h Cousuelo.
- Capt. Fields' ch c Fandango.
Race No. 7.— Trotting, . :4n, for county horses. Horses tlat bave been

ownfdin tbe county since July 1st, Purse (500.
CbaB'. ThbmaB' g h Pope Leo.
Ed. Hums' bile g Phoenix.
W M.Gasat way's e g Dixie.
Geo. Bunth' c ra Hattle.
John Ounningham'B gm Flora.
Thos . Burke's b h Kex.

E. W. Hadley's b g Spencer.
B. P. Hill's bb Dutch.

Race No. 8.— Trotting, 2:29 class (not filled.)

Race No. 9.— Running. Three-quarters of a mile dash; three year»

(not filled.)
Race No. 10.— Running. Half-mile and repeat, all ages . Purse 1400.
Thus. Stratton'B blk ra. Minute.

F. M. Rtarkey's s g Sleepy Dick.
B. I' Hill's ng Adam.

B. P. Hill's sgGladstone.

Hiram Wllllts's m Llda Ferguson.

L. O. Sturgill'a b m Snt>le L.

B. P. Hill's gg Johnny Grey.

Race No. II.— Trotting, 2:3'l class. Puree |l,000v -
S. B. Emerson's b m Maggie E.
J. H. Kelh'sbrm Pink.
O. A. Durfee's g h Dick.

C. A. Durfee's b b GoBBlpper.
Pleasanton Stock Farm Co.'s blk b Direct.

Race No. 12.— Pacing. Free for all. (Not filled.)

Race No. 13.— Running. Three-fonrtbe mile dash; for a.11 agvs. Purse
$350.

P. C. Dornalech'B ■ g Nalcho B.

BruceCockrlll'B but Daisy.

Thos. Stratton'8 g f .

ThoB. stratton'B blk m Minnie.

B.P. Hlll'BCg Adntn.

B. P. Hlll'BCg Mikado.

B. P. HIIPb g g Johnny Grey.

W. L. Davis' b b Jack Brady.

John Clarke's c in liucsn Kaplolani.

L.E. Slurglll's b m SubIo S.
Race No. 14.— Running. Two mtlc dash; for agts. Puree $700. .

John D, Dunn'Bsc Four Aces.

P. C, Dornalech'B blk g Del.

Charles Thomas' c g Oalgo.

L. A. Blaalnttarae'B 1> h Hermes,

Al. Murlner'Bgg John Treat.

/ 1. Mariner's b in (\irmallta.

F. PIco'b b ^ Slempre.

Em. R. Dew's b h Consuolo.

Hiram Willit's c g Cito.
Race No. 16.— Trotting. Count v Stallions. Horeas to have been owned
in tin- county sinct> March 1 1888. Puree f 100

OhaB. Thomas' g h Pope [AO.

Dave J. Couts' Glen Morgan.

J. A. Rourke'a blk h Chief of Echoes.

Cart. RegeBter'B hh Shelby Chief.

B.P. Hill's bb Dutch.

Thomas Burke's b h Rex.

RaceaNo. 18,17 nnd IB not filled.

1888

^Ixe ^xtt&tx and j^rtettmn.

26£

In view of the purses which did not fill *here will be
substitutes, and as quite a number of horses, we learn,
are going from here, there will be no difficulty in getting
up exciting contests. From reliable sources the infor-
mation is obtained that owners need net be afraid of
taking horses, as arrangements will be made to give
them a chance to make expenses and with a good show
for a margin above. It is undoubtedly to the interest of
all who are identified with turf sports to aid the Associ-
ation in making this fair a success. Ultimately when
the Los Angeles and San Diego meetings are brought
together so that horses and visitors can go from one to
*he other without delay, their meetings will not be sec-
ond to the best on the Coast. Uufortuna'e this year in
coming so close to the stallion race, as that deterred
many from making entries who, under other conditions,
would have been pleased to participate. This will not
happen ag;ain as the dates will be arranged to accommo-
date both.

If the San Diego meeting had been announced before
the date was fixed for the National that would have
been arranged to come off a weak sooner, and in that
case not only the stallions would have made the trip, as
horses which were detained by trainers and drivers being
compelled to stay would have accompanied them.

Notwithstanding drawoacka there are plenty of attrac-
tions to insure a large attendance.

The National Stallion Stakes.

The full description of the stallions which made the
second payment which appears on the first page of thii
paper, written by "Hank Comstock," for the N. Y.
Spirit of the Times, does away with the necessity for edi-
torial comments of like character. Until the last few
days it was generally supposed that the five would start,
but Guy Wilkes fell out, the reasons for so doing we
have not learned. In what was to be bis final work be-
fore the race, Director stepped into a hole, we are in*
formed, and wrenched a fore-leg. These casualities are
greatly to be deplored, and we heartily sympathize with
the owners. Heartily and sincerely we say this, having
been in the "same boat" and knowing so well the anx-
iety there is when the welfare of a favorite horse is at
stake. The gloomy prophecies of those who take delight
in predicting evil are partially fulfilled, and we must
acknowledge that when it was learned that Director and
Guy Wilkes had not made the final payment, we have
been more nervous than is our wont about Antevolo.

"I told you so," rings, or rather tolls in our ears and
the muffled bell of evil sounds a doleful note. This will
not be entirely overcome until he warms up for the race.
He stood the work of Tuesday without apparent injury.
Since then he has been jogged, and the only chance now
for disaster is in his work to-day, Friday, and his jour-
ney to the track Saturday morning. Whatever the
result we feel that his mishap has not been without
benefit, a benefit which will accrue to all who have
horses in training. Tne treatment of a sprained tendon,
radically different from any course we have read or
heard of before, haB in this case proved wonderfully
effective, and hereafter it will be described minutely.

His work since the last bulletin was written for this
number, but we have concluded to delay the publication
until after the race.

In this it may not be out of the way to state that
anxiety has interfered with work which should have
been done. Correspondents have been neglected and
other matters postponed which should have been attended
to. Ownership alone would lead to a good deal of
anxiety, when to that is added those pertaining to train-
ing and driving there is an accumulation of troubles.
Were ten times the amount of money at stake that would
not try the nerves one-tenth as much as the other inci-
dents connected with the National.

Sale of the Erdenheim Stud.

It is sad to think that the cause for the sale at public
auction of the horses on two of the prominent stud farms
is death. There was a wonderful collection of horses
gathered at Erdenheim, and though the -disposal may
prove a greater benefit to the country than if consoli-
dated on one farm, there is always a feeling of regret
over the scattering. Such being the inevitable, how-
ever, we hope that some of them will be purchased by
California breeders. Every procreative animal of a
high class added to the present stock appreciates those
which are already here.

Breeding fine horses, especially thoroughbreds and
fast trotters is now one of the great interests of this
eountry and sure to increase in the future to an extent
which will place California in the front rank, if not oc-
cupying the first place in all of the "racehorse regions."
But to insure this the foundation must be broad as well
as strong. While it is true that no American breeding
farm can compare with Bancho del Paso in numbers and

qualify, with others which are only a short way behind,
it will not do to depend entirely on the stock which are
here, and snob, an opportunity of getting what are
wanted as this sale offers, is of rare occurrence.

Catalogues which can be obtained at this office will
show the high claBS of the animals offered.

Dash Trotting-

The following is the telegraphic account of the "new
system" adopted at Fleetwood, end from other reports
it appears to have been favorably received:

New York, Oct. 15. — The Driving Club successfully inau-
gurated a new system ot trotting contests at Fleetwood Park
Ibis afternoon, th« results being as follows:

First race, free for all, half a mile, Governor Hill first,
Bertha second. Time, 1:1 1£.

Second race, 2:40 class, two miles, Bed Star 6rst, Billy
second. Time, 5:I4£.

Third race, 2:25 class, one mile, Perplexed first, Corrona
second. Time, 2:20£.

Fourth race, 2:30 class, one and a half miles, Cyclone first,
Frederick B second. Time, 3:49.

Fifth race, free for all, two miles, Black Jack first, Judge
Davis second. Time, 4:56.

The Mail and Express of October 11th says:

The entries to the Fleetwood races on Monday next will
close on Saturday next, at 6 P. m. Of course the very best
of the trotters will not be on hand to help along the exper.-
ment of dash races because they are in >re or less crippled by
their long campaign this season. The speediest of those
now in training will compete. Mr. Bobert Bonner had ad-
ded his opinion in favor of the new system of dash races.
If the meeting on Monday is successful President de Cor-
dova, of the Driving Club, will open several stakes for dash
races to be run next spring. The rules of trotting will be
changed so as to agree with the new conditions of the races.

Matt Storm.

We aro pleased to learn from the appended cutting
from the Sporting World that "Matt" is out again. That
he has recovered from injuries which were only a shade
behind a "deciding heat" so soon, shows vitality of the
foremost kind. That he retains his buoyancy is evident
from the paragraph quoted:

Mr. Matt Storm was at the races yesterday, and for a man
who has just gone through what he has and lain at the point
of death as long as he did after the railroad disaster at Port
Jervis, in which Mr. Gebhard's horses were burned, he looks
remarkably well. He has, however, not yet got over the
loss of his horse Grover Cleveland, wh_>, he said, would have
been the horse of the year if he bad not broken his pastern
at Monmouth Park, which necessitated his destruction. He
says that before leaving California in the spring he showed
him a mile in 1:38. He was Buffering from cracked heels all
the spring and was just coming round when his untimely

end came.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman; — In publishing list of
entries for us you have Plea«anton Stock Farm Company's
entries in the name of J. H. Neal. Please change to Pleasan-
ton Stock Farm Company. H. C. Airhart.

Secretary S. C. B. A.

San Diego, Oct. 13th.

Answers to Oorrespondents.

Q'.e^tiODs answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer nhonld accompany all
questions, not for publication, hnt as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'u name cannot receive attention.

F. P. L , Sacramento, Cal.

Will you please answer through the columns of the Breed-
er, what is the fastest record for runniog one mile and
three-quarters on this Coast aud the name of the horse that
made it.

Answer — To answer the above the Pacific Coast records
will have to be examined, a work requiring more time than
can be given at present. While only a few have been ran at
that distance, to speak authoritatively all of the meetings
will have to be gone over. This will be done as soon aa the
time can be spared.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Cannot you favor your
readers with any letters subsequent to the last published, (if
any), that were written by "Hark Comstock" to the Spirit of
the Times, descriptive of stock, etc., on this Coast? And
oblige, A Subscriber.

Answer — We shall publish the whole series of these letter*
concerning our western breeding interests. They are, we
find, very generally and deservedly appreciated and admired.

The Finiean Sale.

Yesterday morning at the Bay District Track the sale of P.
A. Finigan's well-bred trotting stallions, mares, cults and
fillies took place under the most favorable conditions and
vtry fair prices were realized.

A large crowd was in attendance and the bidding was in
some cases very lively and spirited.

The following are some of the most important sales:
Christmas, black stallion by Santa Claus, to J. W, Mnrphy,
$710. St. Nicholas by Christmas, Mr. Nolan, $435. Cali-
fornia, by Christmas, Mr. Nolan, $415; Comstock, by Car-
toon, H. C. Stillwell, $200. Seminary Park by Christmas,
J. W. Morphy, $210. Pride, bv same horse, Mr. Woodward,
$200. Billy Foot*, by same, J. W. Mnrphy, $220. Nerea,
ch m by John NelsoD, F. H. Burke, $500. Seminary Girl,
by George M. Patchen Jr., F. H. Barke, $310. Juliet, by
Blondin, A. L. NicholH, $235. Lillie, by CartooD, J. W.
Mnrphy, $450. Mollie, by Santa Clans, F. H. Burke, $600.
Lady Washington, by Christmas, P. Bennett, $230. Holi-
day, by same. F. H. Barke, $345. Baby, by same, J. W.
Murphy, $260. Pardee, by same, Mrs. Nolan, $405. Jim,
by Ed. CahilJ, Fred Talbot, $225. Hondo, imported single-
footer, G. V. Hash, $255.

S. J. Hill, late of Reno, Nevada, is the new superintendent
of Mr. Irwin Ayres' ranch at Walnut Creek.

Names Claimed

By P. Margrave, Menlo t*ark.
O'ro. forbiy filly, hini ankles white; foaled May 6th,
By Wooduat, dam Belle Lock*ood, by Fallis.

1833.

Mr. Irwin Ayres, of Walnut Creek, las to'd to Elward
Dalton, of Reno, Nevada, the standard bred, registered Btal-
lion Komaioe, b. b., foaled 1S84, by Marnbrino Wilkes, dam
by General McClelltm, Hon of the Drew hots-, second dam
by Dr. Hol<ien's Black Hawk. Price, SI. 500.

Eomaine will be dtservedly popular in his new home, for
another three-year-old son of Mambrino Wilken ruad« a givat
showing at the recent Reno races, bettering the Nevada-made
three-year-old record by thirteen seconds. Mr. Daltuu is to
be congratulated on his purchase.

♦-

Bay District Races.

October 18.— The match race between Belmont Boy and
Almont Patchen, the pacerB, was not as inert stiDg as was
expected. Belmont Boy won with snch cane ihat there was
not the least excitement. Those who love :o see speed, bow-
ever, felt considerable satisfaction when BelmoEt Boy made
the first heat in 2:15.

Before the first heat Belmont Boy sold in the pools for
$55 against $20 for Almont Patchen. At the start B Imont
Bbowed a length in the lead. At the quarter in 0:33* Al-
mont was at his wheel, but down the backstretch he drew
away again to a length and held it home, winning family
under a poll in 2:15, No pools were sold. They were sent
away for the second heat to a good stait, bnt Patchen went
up at the head of the turn and lost over one hundred yards
before getting down again. Belmont went leisurely enough
down the backstretch and allowed Patchen to recover his lost
ground. At the half Belmont had five lengths the lead, but
Patchen was closing the gap and pacing very fast. They
went round the turn in this position, aud Patchen showed
fast, bat Belmont finished winner by two lengths in 2:20-1 .

The third heat waa a repetition of the second. Belmont
had two lengths the worst of the start, but his driver nod-
ded for the word and they were sent off. Belmont had the
lead by the time they got well into the turn, and held it by
one and two lengths all the way round, pacing under a pull,
and finishing two lengths a winner in 2:20, wiih plenty of
wind to spare. Patchen was dead tired.

SUMMARY.

Bay District Track, Oct. 18, 1888— Match race foi SHOO; mile heats, 3
in 6, in harness,

Charles Robert's 8 g Belmont Boy by Nutwood Biyliss 111

William Billup'a br s Almont Patchen SulUvaa 2 3 2

Time, 2:16, 2.2JJ, 2:20.

A trotting race for named horses, parse $300. wt>s the next
event announced, and Argent, Hidalgo and Johnny Hayward
came to the post as starters. In the po ils Argent sold for
$60, Hidalgo for $22, and Hayward for $16

At the word Hidalgo took the lead, with Argent following
and Hayward trailing. At the three-quarter pole Argent
closed up to Hidalgo's wheel, but lost ground again in the
race home, and Hidalgo got the heat easily in 2:30, Argent
second and Hayward a poor third.

The pcols now sold $50 for Argent to $12 for Hidalgo and
$6 for Hayward. The second beat was another walk-over for
Hidalgo. Argent made a tangled break in the homestretch,
and finished second, Hidalgo first. Time, 2:28*.

Hidalgo jumped up a hot favorite and sold lor $50 to $14
for the field It was thought that Argent was willing to lose,
and after scoring once for the third heat Goldsmith took
"Walton's place in the sulky.

They got the word with all the horses going strong. £id-
algo took the lead at the start, but half way round the turn
Argent collared him. They went together a short distance
when Argent lost his feet and Hidalgo drew away to two
lengths at the quarter. Down the backstretch Argent went
after him hard, and caught him before reaching t e half and
led by a length on the turn, and though Hidalgo crowded
close up to him in the straight he went under the wire a neck
the winner in 2:'25h The crowd cheerei lustily.

After the heat pools on Argent were $25 to $12 on the r'eld.
Goldsmith again Bbowed his ability as a driver. He put
Argent to the fore on the turn and kept him there. At the
finish Hidalgo made a hot rush for the leader, but broke at
the drawgate and finished third, Haywood second, Argeat an
easy first. Time, 2:2-U.

Argent was a favorite after the heat at $30 to $13, and one
pool was sold on him at $550 to $105. When they came out
Marion was behind Hidalgo and made the heat hot. Argent
took a slight lead going into the turn, bat Hidalgo closed up
to him, aad they passed the quarter neck and neck. Down
the bacfistretch Hidalgo gradually drew away and had half a
length the lead at the half-mile post. Around the turn be
made it a length, but lost his feet and Aigent passed him.
The finish was hot. Argent had a length lead at the bead of
the straight, but was doing his beat, while Hida'go was clos-
ing up slowly. Both came to the wire nnder a push, and
Argent won by no more than half a length in 2:24 ] . a remark-
ably good fifth heat, especially for horses of that class.

SUM MART.

Same Dav -Special puree for named horseB. Mile beats ■' In 5.

Walton's b g Argent Walton -iJoldemitb 2 2 1 1 1

Helmer's bit g Hidalgo. Helmer— Marvin 1 1232

McHugh's g g Johnny Hayward McHugb 3 3 3 2 3

Xime, 2:30, 2:28ft, 2 :25ft, 2:04}, 2:24ft.

Reavis* Sale-

The sale of mules, work horses, roadsters and trotting
horses held on the Reavia' Ranch on Morday of this week
was a success, buyers being present from nearly every county
in the State, whilst the prices realized were in many instances
much below the actual value of individual animald. Yet
taken as a whole the total amount realized was qoite satis-
factory— the principal interest was manifested in the splendid
string of mules — some fifty span of which were fiold at an
average price of $300 per Bpan. Nest week we hope to be
able to mention the sale more in detail. Great credit is due
Mes-rs. Killip & Co. for the successful results of the sale.

Thoroughbred Mares.

The auction sale of thoroughbred mares announced by
Mr. Haggin to take place November 24th, will give many
Pacifis Coast breeders an opportunity for selection, Bach ap
they have never had before. The mares are all of the best
strain, most of them tried producers and representatives of
the most popular arjd successful racing families of this
country. They are sold to relieve the crowded condition of
Mr. Haggin's establishment, and for no other reason.
Catalogues with extended pedigrees will soon be ready.

266

^lue f^xzzfax and sportsman.

Oct. 20

Thoroughbreds and Trotters-

The following article appears editorially in the London
Field;

Io the current number o£ Wallace's Magazine— an Ameri-
can puolication which is a repository of a vast amount of
trotting lore — Mr. Leslie Macleod deals, in pardonably laud-
atory fushioD, with the "National Horse of America." That
thiB designation belongs pre-eminently to the trotter is such
an obvious truism, thatMr. Macleod could perforce do noth-
ing else than give it utterance; though, at the same lime, it
may be open to doubt whether at some future day the gallop-
ing thoroughbred may not press it hard in the affection of
the people. Nor are we disposed to quarrel with the state-
ment that the trotting horse "tills, with the American peo-
ple, a range of uses that no other breed or variety can till,
and that he is bred in America to an extent unapproached by
other breeds." Other writers have said all this before, and
.have explained that, whereas the English thoroughbred, is a
mere gailjping machine, of no earthly use beyond th« limits
of a race course, the trans-atlantic trotter is not only what
may be termed a Bpjrting horse, bnf, withont any crossing or
admixture of extraneous blood, fulfills the duties incidental
to the carriage, phjeion, or dog-cart horse, as we should
say over here. This close connection between the trotting
track and the street, the race-horse of the country and the
horse for private purposes, is unquestionably at the bottom
of the estimation in which the American trotter is held, in
what we may call his native land. The direct link between
sport and utility is wanting in England; and though, as Mr,
Mcleod says, "the thoroughbred race-horse may with propri-
ety be called the national horse of Great BritaiD," he is not
the national norse to the same exteut as the trotter answers to
that debnition in America. This will easily be seen on com-
paring the uses to which the two breeds may be, and are,
put; The trotter which is too slow to cot a credible figure
on the track, may, nevertheless, be a most satisfactory ani-
mal for driving about; and, pace being proverbially acompar-
ative term, the cast-off from the track may be marvellously
quick for private work. But when we turn to our thorough-
bred, it is not so easy to Gnd a suitable berth for the cast-off
from a racing stable, until we come to put him at hack price,
at which suggestive figure he becomes a cab horse, a hack,
a dog-cart, or light- weight hunter. Exceptions there are, of
course, as hunting sfables could tell us; but when we find
horses sold out of a selling race for from £10 to £30, it is
larely that a career of greatness lies before them.

In England, although we are. by no means luke-warm in
our devotion to the thoroughbred, we do regard him, outside
of the race course, as the foundation of our other types, and
venerate him accordingly. For example, the government,
the Royal Agricultural Society last year gave valuable prizes
to blood stallions, not for the purpose of raising up stock in
all respects like themselves, but in order that ttey might
exercise a beneficial influence on our half-breds. This we
regard as a very impartaut distinction between the thorough-
bred and the trotter, and one upon which our friends on the
other side are quite justified in basing a doctrine favorable to
their own national horse. On the other hand except for
state and parade purposes, and for use by the very wealthy,
harness horses occupy a very secondary place in the estima-
tion of the English; and it is no uncommon circumstance to
find that the man who keeps from sis to a dozen valuable
hunters finds his harness requirements met by the possession
of a £50 driving horse. A glimpse at the park in tne season,
the remembrance of the horses in the coaches of the Driving
Club, and Jhe prices paid by dealers for harness horses at
the recftit Uorncastle fair, sufficiently prove that this is not
invariably the case; though, as a board rule, it is true to say
that saddle horses are thought more of than harness horses.
We cannot, however, give unqualified assent to the opinion
expressed by Mr. Macleod about our Norfolk trotters. Thai
gentleman scarcely speaks by the book when he says, "the
more that is learned of them the lesB certain can we be that
it ib at all correct to regard them as a breed of trotters." The
first trotting match in America is said to have taken place in
1818, when the backer of time thought it good enough to bet
against Blue Boston doing a Bingle mile in three minutes;
but he lost hi* bet. Prior to this period, however, the Nor-
folk horses had not only tTotted speedily, but had shown
themselves possessed of stamina. In 1733 Mr. Aldridge's
brown mare trotted sixteen miles in an hour, on the Epsom
road, carryiog 12 stone; and in 1791, when eighteen years
old, covered the same distance in 56 minutes 34 seconds.
Then again, in 1792 Spider trotted twenty-four miles in 1
hour 2S minutes; in 1800 a brown mare trotted seventeen
miles in 56 minutes; and in the same year twenty miles
were done at Newcastle in 1 hour 32 minutes 16 seconds, the
rider weighing 13 stone 8 pounds. These were surely good
performers, one and all of them, regard being had to the fact
that they took place in the distant past.

If, however, Mr. McLe'dd has somewhat overlooked the
merits of the Norfolk and Yorkshire horses, he cannot be
said to have done them a greater injustice than they have
suffered at the hands of their own breeders and Englishmen -
generally. As a racing horse the trotter was overlooked, and
was never set to perform any more important duty than car-
rying his owner about the country; yet, if the Norfolk horses
were ot no greater accoilut thiiu Alt. McLeod would rank
them, wuuld the famous Hiram Woodruff have asserted that
iD failing to appreciate the trotier "Englaud had wilfully
throw a away an enormous sum." Moreover, the American
cril ic might not unnaturally wonder what becomes of the
trotters we do breed. At the various shows he sets hackney
stallions io plenty; but he may walk many miles and never
catch a glimpse of one in harness; while, although you may
see race-horseB, hunters, eastern horses and other foreigoers
in cabs, who ever saw a Norfolk horse drawing one? Mr.
McLeod expresses the iudebtetlness of America to Eaglaud
for "the nucleus of our breed of trotters;" but attributes the
unquestionable benefits conferred by Messenger to the fact
that he was nut thoroughbred, and must have had Borne
strain of trotting blood in his veins. With Messenger's ped-
gree we hive here nothing to do; there art a few gaps which
caunot be tilled up in the lineage of Eclipse. Whether the
famous grey was thoroughbred or not, it was for a race-horBe
that he was taken to America — galloping, be it remembered,
was in vogue long before trotting matches were dreamed of
— and had been for some few years at the stud in Pennsyl-
vania when a law was passed in that State forbid. ling racing.
Those who had young Messenger stock on their hands were
at a loss to know to what use to put them, and so broke
the. j. to harness in sheer despair; and thus, as Mr. Joseph
Cairn Simpson say&, the outcome of the bigotry of the
House of Representatives was really little less than a mercy.
M< ssenger died before his great-eiandson, Kysdyk's Ham-
b Ionian, wan in the height of his fame, but the "fonntain
h -id of trotting" had already done enough to be honored
m'.i a grand funeral.
One circumstance in favor of our horses should not be
L']«ok:,l; whatever thry erstwhile nccorrpMoted wns don'*

over ordinary roads, and either under heavyweights or in
the shafts of substantial vehicles, very unlike the American
bulky. In forty years the record has been reduced in America
from 2 min. 23 sec. to 2 min. 8£ sec; and whereas there were
in 1S72 but 96 horses capable of trotting a mile in 2 min. 30
sec , there were 2,000 capable of accomplishing the feat in
1SS5. Careful breeding and training account for this improve-
ment to some extent; but perfect tracks may not have been
without their influence.

Victoria Racing Club.

The Victoria Racing Club, of which Mr. Stratford Strettle
who recently visited San Francisco is a member, receives
some wholesome rating from the Melbourne (Aust.) Sports-
man. From the contest it appears that the policy of the
club has been to permit control to be exercised by a small
proportion of the membership and the institution seems to
have ten ed to cliquism. Our exchange Bays:

There are few institutions in Victoria whose acts are more
closely watched and more freely criticised than are those of
the Victoria Racing Club. Standing as it does above all
other racing institutions, and regulating, as it will, not only
the conditions unier which they race, but also the daysupon
which they may race, it is a species of realm within a realm;
and therefore stands "in that bright light which beats upon
a throne." That the recent action of the membere present
at the late general meeting in making the entrance fee which
must be paid before any one is eligible to become a member
of the club twenty pounds is ft popular one with the general
public it would be folly to assert, and that its effects can
possibly be of a beneficial character is very doubtful.

The club now numbers about 1,000 members. Of this
number about fifty were present at the recent general meet-
ing, so the meeting could hardly be deemed a fairly repre-
sentative one; but still its acts had force and power. Now,
of the thousand members who compose the club, some nine
hundred have never paid an entrance fee beyond the usual
annual subscription of £5, while the remaining hundred
have paid an entrance fee in addition to that sum. A large
majority ere over forty years of age. In the common course
of natural events each year must lessen their numbers, and
it becomes a question of some moment as to whether the
making of the club a mere plutocracy is either wise or desir-
able. At the present time the colony is most wonderfully
prosperous, and wealth lightly acquired is often lightly spent;
but, given a period of depression, and it becomes a question
whether such a tax may not seriously injure the club by de-
priving it of the youthful energy and force aod intellect
which is the life-blood of all institutions, and most especially
of those which have attained, or been entrusted with, gov-
erning power, and which the 3ons of the old members who
leave the ranks may be expected to possess.

It is the duty of those who direct the de&tinieB of the Vic-
toria Racing Club to avoid all action which will estrange
public confidence aod sympathy. There can be no question
of rivalry between it and other clubs or racing institutions,
while it rests on a broad basis uf national support and sym-
pathy. But to do this it is essential that it show no inclina-
tion to pander to mere wealth. Of the million residents of

nine; these were yearlings, and we gave abont twenty grains
t wic j a day. Older horses can take sixty grains a day in two
doses. Whenever there is fever use quinine freely, no matter
what the disease. It is almost a specific for lung fever and
pneumonia. I have cured two cases of lockjaw in sucklings
this summer with quinine and atrophia, twenty drops of the
latter to the dose. We ere not particular to weigh the qui-
nine, but guess at a dose; put it on a spoon and place it on
the tongue, withont elevating the head or excitioc, the animal.
We pull the tongue to one side, insert the Bpoon, turn it over
and wipe it on the tongue. It is easy to administer, and the
animal gels it all. It is perfeotly safe, and there is little, if
any, danger in giving too much. I have used quinine for
four or five years, and always with good results." This
remedy will no donbt prove valuable for the treatment of the
distemper which is now prevailing extensively among the
horse stock of New England. To those not accustomed to its
use we would recommend getting the druggist to put up a
quantity in powders of ten grains each, and also of fifteen
grains, marking the number of grains distinctly on each.
"When 20-grain dos?s are required, two ten-grain dose
powders will constitute a dose, and if thirty grains are wanted
it can be had to a certainty. We would recommend all our
readers who are interested in horses to cut this remedy out
and paste it in a scrap book, where it can be referred to when
wanted." — American Cultivator.

Records Broken on tbe Grand Circuit.

This was the sixteenth year of the Grand Circuit, and the
following best on records were made on the trip from Cleve-
land to New York: Brown reduced the four-year-old stallion
record to 2:18f. Guy trotted in 2:123-, the fastest mile made
in public this season. His2:14i is also the fastest contested
heat of the year, and his quarter through the stretch in Hart-
ford in 30£ seconds is the fastest quarter ever trotted in pub-
lic. Susie S. reduced the Eastern-bred four-year-old record
to 2:18. Johnston reduced the pacing record to saddle to
2:13, paced a mile in 2:12, the fastest heat of the year; paced
a haif in 1:004 and a quarter in 29[ seconds, the fastest time
ever made at the distance in harness. Arrow reduced the
five-year-old pacing record to 2:134. Bessemer reduced the
four-year-old stallion pacing record to 2:15. Roy Wilkes
reduced the five-year-old stallion record, and also the race
record for pacing stallions, to 2:14$. An unprecedented
feature also appeared in the 2:24 class at Island Park when
Del Monte had a walk-over for the deciding heat. His mile
in 2:37} was the only one in the Grand Circuit of 18SS that
was not finished below 2:30. Sixty-seven races were trotted
and twenty-two paced at the eight meetings. The former
called for 282 heats and the latter 92. Of the 374 contested
heats, 242 were won by descendants of Hambletoniau,
62 by the descendants cf Mambrino Chief, 17 by the
descendants of Pilot, Jr., 6 by the Morgans, 6 by the Clays
and the balance by families not coming under any of the
above heads. Two hundred and thirty-live of all the heats
, trotted were finished below 2:25, and sixty-four below 2:20.
the colony whose representatives make our laws, how many | Bixty.0D6 of the heats paced were finished below 2:20, and
may reasonably be expected to sympathise and be in acoora i eighty.tliree beiow 2:25. One hundred and eighty-eight

with the recent action of the members who were present at
the club's last general meeting?

The fact that the Victoria Racing Club has assumed the
position of dictator and arbiter in all questions of turf law
and practice in itself necessitates its reception of popular
support.

With the inception of wealthy racing companies, progress
muBt ever be its watchword if it is to maintain the high posi-
tion it has achieved. As fresh wants arise they must be met,
and each fresh call on its energies must be responded to.

Pink Bye in HorseB.

Pink Eye is the name generally used to indicate the dis-
ease which came upon the horse stock so suddenly in the
fall ot 1S72, and spread with wonderful rapidity all over the
country, and continues to break out occasionally in various
localities. It is described by Tellor in '-Diseases of Live
Stock" as ''contagious epidemic disease, characterized by
inflammation of the membranes of the air passages, dis-
charge from the nostrils, cough and debility. Some seasons
it proves quite fatal. During a single month in the fall of
1872, upwards of 10,000 horses died from its effects. The
earliest symptoms are great weakness, shown oy a staggering
gait, hanging head and trembling, shivering as from cold,
loss of appetite, and watery discharges from the eyes, soon
followed by a staring coat. The whites of the eyes are
changed to a bright red or pink color, from which the dis-
ease derives Its name. The pulse is quickened and weak,
ranging from fifty to Bixly beats a minute, there is a short,
dry cough, and the breathing is a little harried. Later on
the pulse rises to eighty or ninety, the temperature to one
hundred and fonr to one hundred and five, and the breathing
from forty to fifty times per minute. The body is propped
up by extending and bracing the legs, and the sufferer is
evidently afraid to like down. The bowels are bound and
the urine scanty.

The disease often extends to the throat and lungs, bring-
ing in bronchitis and pneumonia as complications. There is
a white, yellowish or greenish discharge from the nose.
Sometimes rheumatic swellings and tenderness take place in
tbe muscles and joiols of the limbs, that may last for
months, some times lead to a fistula or abcesses. Death
comes through weakness and exhaustion, suffocation, para-
lysis or clots forming iu the heart. Good nursing is iudis-
peusible lo success in treating serious cases of this disease.
The patient should be turned loose in a roomy box stall, well
littered with clean, fresh straw. A pleuiifnl supply of fresh, ,
pure air is indispensable, but the animal must not be per-
mitlted to stand iu a draught. In warm weather, when flies |
are troublesome, the windows and doors should be protected
by wire or cloth nettiDg. If cool an extra blanket must be
added, and clean, woollen bandages applied loosly to the
legs from knees and hocks to the hoofs. Quinine is very
highly recommended, by those who have tested its merits,
and among this class is Mr. L. Brodhead, the- well-known
able superintendent of the famous Wood burn establishment.
Mr. Brodhtad's trefitment, as described and published a few
months since, is as follows:

"Give a weanling from fifteen to twenty grains a day; we
generally give this quantity once a day, but when first taken

horses started at the Grand Circuit meetings this season, and
forty of them were winners.

The Hambletoniau family supplied 100, the Mambrino
Chief 22, the Morgan 13, the Pilot, Jr., 7, the Clay 5 aod
the Norman 3. Eighteen of the forty winners secured but
one set of brackets. Eight received first money in two races,
eight also received first money in three races.* Golden Rod
and Favonia each won four races. Spofford, J. B. Richardson
and Jack each won five, while X. T. S., who had trotted
more races in fast company than any other horse out this
seascD, landed six. Geneva S , T. T. S-, B. B. Custer, Jere-
miah and Balsora Wilkes are the only horses that started at
all the Grand Circuit meetings.— Philadelphia Record.

Fox Huntiner in Virginia.

Richmond, Va., Oct. 11th.— The feature of the Virginia
Exposition yesterday was a fox hunt that eclipsed in every
particular everything of the kind that has ever been held in
this State before. rTis true that tbe foxes were not numerous
nor did they display any particular objection to being slaugh-
tered, but they lurnifhed a fine day's run for about 150 mem-
bers of the F. F. V. 's and their friends, and that was all that
was desired. It was not the foxes' fault that they furnished
the run because they were not consulted about the matter at
all, in fact if they had been the probabilities are that they
would have refused point blank to have had anything to do
wiih the affair whatever. Bot they were bundled into a
bag, hitched to the saddle of a horse aDd dragged over the
ground for a couple of miles aod then turned loose. The
scent they made while being bumped along was a magnificent
one and was easily followed by the hounds.

When reynard was turned loese he appeared lo have all
the run jolted out of him, and after making a feeble attempt
gave it up and allowed the hounds to linish him. Miss
Maud Blacker was the b'rst lady in at the dujth and was pre-
sented with the brush.

A second fox was then liberated, but he would not run,
and wanted to make friends wiih the hunler6. He was fin-
ally persuaded to make a start, but before he had gone rifty
yards the hounds were on him. To-day the whole party
will go up the James river iu search of a wild fox who will
niBke it his business to do Fome running, but in case of
failure to unearth one, a captive will have to submit to the
draegiog process.

A number of New i'nrkers were present, among whom
were William TallmaD, Col. W. F. Cody. Col. F. G. Skinner,
H. A. Q. Wilmerding and Herman Schellhass.

Fordham used to say that one mare on which he won a
number of races knew as much about starting as her jockey.
She keenly watched the white flig. and when it fell was off
like a rocket, but of course she was altogether an exception.
Under the most favorable circumstances it is not easy to start
a Held on equal terms, and wheu the circumstances are not
favorable, when some horses through temper, excitability, or
sulkinesB defy the best endeavors of their jockeys, when

and the fever is high, give about fifteen grains twice a day, ' other horses are seen to be too much for the light weights on

morning and evening. If the attack is mild only one dose a
day, and continue until the disease leaves the system. The
quinine allays the fever, is good for the inflamed throat, is a
fine tonic, and so far has cured every case we have had, to
the number of about 150. In the spring we had several very
«*?vere cuBes that I am sure we should. have lost but for qui-

their backs, when one .or two riders are anxious to steal l
few lengths if possible, and when perhaps — such tbiugs have
been known— another rider is determined to be left; when
such a combination of difficulties is before the starter, the
only wonder is that he gets them off as soon and as fairly as
he usuallv does.

1888

^Itc fgrcerler autl ^mrtsmatt.

26r

CATTLE.

Inspection of Live Stock, and Diseased Meats
in Saa Francisco.

Daring the past week much has been done in the city
towards securing a proper supply of wholesome meat f.>r the
inhabitants. Eirly visits to Batchertowu were daily made
by the new Veterinary Inspector and already the results of
his supervision are apparent. N.uediiriej werj also visited,
time not peimitting of a more complete tour of inspection.
The condition of those cattle esaiiined was gojd; upwards
of 2,000 were seen, and but three animals were condemned
for tuberculosis, in i three for actinomyk jsis. Any one of the
cattle, however, might eventually infect others of the same
herd. The owners were greatly surprised when Dr. Bow-
hill demonstrated the nature of the disease, they felt griteful
to him and promised to have the animils destroyed. The
law should give an inspector power to order the destruction
of such animals should there be shown any oppositijn to his
decisijn, at present he has no definite powers.

The report of Doctor Ejwhill concerning the live-stock
and meat supply of San Francisco was as follows:

"I have much pleasure in submitting my first report as
Veterinary lospector. I visited Batchertown, incladingthe
hog department ia Chinatown, and some of the larger
dairies. I fuuud the slaughter houses at Batchertown in g >od
order, with the exception of the hog pens underneath the
slaughter houses. Those places I consider a mass of filth,
and accordingly a m^ans of contaminating the meat hanging
above. It is well known that the foul air rising through the
fissures in the floor must be absjrbed by the freshly killed
meat. Moreover, hogs confined under 6uch circumstances
cannot but be unhealthy arl unfit for human f j ad.

"I have had cccasiou to conlemn the following animals at
the cattle department: F:ve ulJ cows suffering from tuber.
culosis. and one cow suffering from aetinomykosis. The
greater number of these cases occuired a:noug whatis known
as old dairy stock.

"The inspection of sh?ep yields very goo:! results consid-
ering the number kil'ed. In oae iamb I foun \ three Cysli-
cercus Tenuicollis. The following wera condemned, seven
goats and two sheep.

"Coucerning the hog department in Butcbertowa it is un-
necessary for me to enttr iLt > details, as the committee ap-
pointed to investigate the matter ha-t made a full inquiry
into it.

"The following were condemned, three hogs and twelve
dead hogs.

"I would like to call lias attention of the Board to a point
which requires immediate action, an 1 that is, the manner in
which hog3 are removed from Butjhertowu. They ara not
huijg up like cut.le and allowed to cool out and become hard,
but in a still warm and steaming condition they are packed
layer upon layer in waggons and driven off to Cbiaatown,
there to be quartered and hung up in dark and dirty holes,
the like of which for tilth and foul odurs cannot be sur-
passed. From here the white dealer bu}'s his pork aud re-
tails it in his store. The fat hams after their joaruey to China-
town, and a few hours exposure to the oilers oE these dens,
are sent to the packers and cured.

"I visited twelve planes in Chinatown, spending one fore-
noon there, and in all of thorn I found the hogs in a fresh
condition, not one of them being 'set.'

"I have also paid a visit to some of the larger dairies. The
first one visited was that of Nayer Bros. Here was found one
cow afflicted with aetinomykosis, the other cows were in a
healthy condition. The next dairy visited was that of J. A.
Christen. I found all his cattle healthy. I also visited Mr.
Hall's two dairies, iu one of which I found three cows suf-
fering from tuberculosis. Mr. Smith's dairy was next seen
and two cows were found afflicted with aetinomykosis. I
also visited Mr. Brown, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Linnigan, Mr.
Clifford and the French dairy. In all these the cattle were
in a healthy condition.

'■I would like to call the attention of the Board to the fact
that certain parties have the contract for the removal of all
animals that die during transit to this city. Such animals
being removed before your Inspector can ascertain the cause
of death.

"I also visited, in company with the Market Inspector,
the Clay street wharf, and seized ten calves as unfit for foo3,
on the previous Friday nine were seized by the Market In-
spector. The majority of the calves presented a starved and
emaciated appearance.

"Besides this manner in which calves enter the city I bid
informed that they come in waggons from all directions. To
arrest such consignments would require the services of
several experienced detectives.

"Concerning the live stock inspection intended for slaugh-
ter, with the small force of inspectors at band, and the scat-
tered positions of yard-, it is an impossibility to maintain a
complete surveillance.

"I must also call the attention of the Board to the fact that
a number of old cows are slaughtered outside the county line
and brought into this city and sold, and in view of this be-
ing the case would ask some means to be taken to prohibit
this way of disposing of the carcasses of old, diseased cows."
The above is a presentation of very good results for one
week'B work, extra care will doubtless be taken by owners of
diseased stock to keep it out of the market. A persistent
vigilance is to be recommended, and the Board ought to snp-
port Dr. Bowhill in his endeavors to maintain a right in-
spection.

So close has this been, that in one lamb the cys'.icerens
tenuicollis or small egg which giveB rise to one of the tape
worm family in the human subject, was discoveied.

Mr. A. N. Towne, general manager of the Southern Pacific,
states that the company will do everything in its power to
protect the public. He thinks that the disease is limited to
certain localities and not so general as the people might be
led to believe from some of the reports which had been cir-
culated. With a view to the interests of the State it is right
that consumers be protected by law. Sensational reports,
however, are to be condemned as only tending to alarm
present and coming visitors. Governor Waterman fully
realizes the situation, aud when the Legislature meets ade-
quate laws for the protection of Live Stock Interests on this
coast will be presented and their enactment urged.

Cattle Disease in Monterey County.

Much interest is shown in the wore of Mr. A. S. Mercer,
whobaste?n looking iuto th° cattle plague alleged to exist
aboot the Salinas Valley. The Spinas Index, of October
1 1th, af:er a complimeu-ary introduction of Mr. Mercer and
Dr. Bowhiil to its reaiers. 6a$s:

Mr. Mercer cime to San Francisco on business for the
Department of Animil Industry, aud, while tht re, learned
tnat 1 irje numbers uf cattle were djin^ of some myoterious
'tisease in Moute ey County and oh r places in the southern
parti >n of the State. He t ljgriphei to Washioetjn for
instructions, and received in return direoions to make a foil
investigation an i take with him an experienced veieiiuary
surgeon for the purpose of performing autopsies and micro-
scopical field work. He engaged Dr. Bowhill, who took with
him microscopes and ail necessary sppar itus for mating
whatever tests m iy hi required. They first proc-ed^d to th^
ranch of E J. Breeu, at Chal »ns, a few mile* smth of
Soledad, where they fonn 1 that out of a h-r l of 1,200 cattle
903 had died within thirty diys. Several of the cattle in the
last stages of the disease were killed an 1 autopsies performed
on them, p-oving conclusively that they \vere suffering from
splenic or Texas fever.

Since Mr. Mercer and Dr. Bowhill cams away we under-
stand that nearly all of the remaining 300 of Mr. Breen's
herd have succumbed to the disease. Texas fever is a con-
tagious disease, and has been known to exist in the southern
portions of the United States for upwards of a hundred years,
It originates in the low, swampy lands of southern Texas and
extends by exportation of cattle to other sections. In its
effects on the system it very closely resembles the Rinderpest
of Asiatic Russia. There is no known remedy for the dis-
eas?. An autopsy of the diseased animal shows a greatly
enlarged spleen— in some instances two or three times its
usual siza— resembling red currant jelly. In one of Mr.
Breen's cattle examined after death, the spleen was 26 inches
long and 16 inches iu circumference. The fat is yellow, the
blood thin, of a bright red color and great coagulability.
The liver is also enlarged, aud changed from its normal color
to a bright brick-red The third compartment of the stomach,
or manyplies. is found impacted, and has the appearance of a
charrei black mass.

Texas fever is only imported by cattle coming from below
the line of permanent infection. Where that line is located
west of the Rocky Mountains is not yet known, but is a
mitUr for future investigation and determination. In the
Atlantic States, after years of investigation by the Govern-
ment this liue has been determined. It extends from a point
on the All intic Coast near the boundary of North Carolina,
and extends in a general westerly direction to the north-east
comer of the Indian Territory; thence westerly for two-thirds
of the way across the territory, when it turns abruptly to the
southwf st, continuing in the same general westerly direction
to ihe Rio Grande River, a little below El Paso, thus leaving
one-third of the northern portion of Texas free from infec-
tion.

Texan cattle themselves do not appear to suffer from the
disease in a violent form, bat it proves very fatal whenintro-
dueed iut > northern herds. Its contagion 1b communi-
cated through the dut'g, and the roads, pastures and streams
convey to other localities, Frost destroys it. Southern cat-
tle driven aling a dusty road or across the prarie leave so
much poison that native cattle crossing the road or the trail
are infecte 1 in the varying precentages of 20 to 60, according
to the vinileocy of the germ. A very peculiar characteristic
of the disease is that one northern animal cannot give it to
another. More definitely epeakiog. Texas fever in its pri
mary condition is transmissible; in its secondary condition
not transoois-db'e. There is no known remedy, safety de-
pending upon quarantine regulations alone. Observations
thus far taken justify the opinion that there i* a large sec-
tion of couutry on the Pacific Coast south of this line of
permanent infection. Where that line is located is a ques-
tion worthy of tr^e most careful research on the part of the
Bureau of Animal Industry and the State of California.

In regard to symptoms of Texas fever: Four or five weeks
may pass after the poison has been taken into the spleen be-
fore it shows itself. At first there is a moderate fever fol-
lowed by dullness, drooping of the head, arched back,
cough, trembling, jerking of the mascles, hot horn, and ap-
petite and cud lost. The eyes become glassy and watery,
the urine turns to a deep red or black from the blood that is
in it, and the dnng is hard and often coated with blood.
The animal dies in a stupor or in convulsions. As a rule
the animal dies in 24 to 4S hours from the time the disease is
perceptible. Sometimes the animal becomes delirious and
vicious before death.

More or less Texas fever waB found in a dozen fields in the
vicinity of, and between Chalone and Soledad.
BIG -jaw.
One place was visited where the cattle weie found affected
with tuberculosis and aetinomykosis, the latter being popu-
larly known as "big-jaw." At request of Mr. Mercer an
animal was killed suffering from both of these diseases. The
case "was diagnosed previous to death and an autopsy taken.
The g^rms of the disease, aetinomykosis, were found in
specimens taken for microscopic examination from the ani-
mal. Big-jaw is very prevalent on the Pacific Coa^t. It
takes its origin from a fungous growth, the actinomycosis,
found on barley. It is transmissible to man, and tha greatest
oare should be exercised to prevent the pale aud consumption
of meats affected with this disease. Without exception, in
all cases reported in the United StateB, where man ha* teen
affected, inevitable death has been the reBult. All animals
found affected with this disease Bhould be slaughtered and
the carcasses burned.

ANTHRAX.

Gonzales was visited and the stubble fields on a ranch near
that place were found to be affected with anthrax. Post
mortem examinations of both horses and cattle showed the
common signs and microscopic testa revealed the germ of the
disease. Anthrax is a contagious and malignant disease of
the blood, most common in cattle but communic-ble to all
domestic animals, including horses, sheep, hogs, dog«, fowls
and even to human beings. The general characteristics of
anthrax are somewhat similar to Texas fever, the main differ-
ence being that the blood in Texas fever is red and c isgulable,
leaving no stain upon the fingers, while in antbrix it is
blnck and uncoagulable, staining everything it touches.
Anthrax is sometimes called "black quarters." "black leg,"
"black tongue," etc., because the part attacked turns a dark
purple or nearly black color, from the decomposition of the
blood. The contagious principle is in the shape of rods and
have been nailed anthrax bacteria and bacillus anthracis.
Millions may exiBt in a Bingle drop of blood. Every part of
a diseased animal — the blood, flesh, hid?, hair, hoofs, horn
and excrement are poisonous and will convey the infection

dead of anthrax, will communicate the disease and flies carry
it on their feet and probosces. Every grain or straw grown
on soil where a diseased animal has been buiiei will com-
municate the malady.

The symptoms of anthrax are: The animal becomes languid,
ears drop, eyes red, mouth and no6e hot and dry, pnl=e rapid
and feeble; swelling about loii s. back, head, neck, brisket
or legs, causing puin or stiffms-, making animal unwilling to
move or get up if lying down; loses appetite and o*oeB not
chew cud; bowels constipated, urine scanty and dark. The
auiuial bf comes exhausted and cannot rise from the ground;
the eye is fixed and staring, breathing shallow, and death
endues often with coovnl-ions.

Mr. Mercer and Dr. Bowhill report that, in the neighbor-
hood of Gonziles, there are several Spanish families who are
engaged in cutting up and drying this diseased meat and
shipping it as "jerked beef to Salinas and San Francisco,
Tbt-re is also evidence, supported by local t< st'mony, that
during the year 18S7 foarteen Spanish children died in the
village of Gonzales of pnlrid s 're throat, or a peculiar kind
of nif theria caused by the eating "f i n hrax mfat frcm af-
fected animals/ There is no question as to the fact that the
flesh of animals dying of anthrax inparls the disease to man.
The malignant pnstnle is of a most iufpc ions and dangerous
description. No successful melh 'd of treating anthrax has
yet been discovered.

This is a dangerous conditirn of aff irs. and our people
Bhould be careful what meat tb-y e*L The interests of cattle-
men are cf small importance when compared with the health
of the community. It is on record thht, in the year 1617,
60,000 persons perished from using the flesh of animals
diseased with anthrax in the vicinity of Naples. It is to be
hoped that the matter will be carefully considered by our
next Legislature. In the meantime, Boards of Health and
o her local authorities should wake up to the daDger of the
situation.

The Devon as a Dairy Cow.

Fifty to eighty years ago Devon cows generally were ex-
cellent iuilkeT3 and butter makers. Those of the Earl of
Lewistou; which he kept and bred on his large estate in
Norfolk county, England, particularly excelled, as well as
olhf-r herds there; also in their own county Devon and in
some of the adjoining ones. Mr. Patterson, of Maryland,
imported from these, and was careful in his breeding to re-
tain only such as gave large messes of rich milk. Devon
beef is of a superior quality, ranking next to that in British
markets of the Scotch Black Polled. In consequence of this
when choice beef came to pay a better profit than dairy pro-
ducts in England, as in the case of Shorthorns, many of the
breeders sought to excell in this rather than iu milk and but-
ter. The dairy products have now become the most profit-
able again, and English Devon breeders are changing Lock to
them: and also in the United States. 1 ste repeated in the
agricultural papers of their giving large messes of jich milk,
making six to seven pounds of butter per week; and even
more than this occasionally. In fact, there are instances re-
corded in England, and I can say the same in oar own coun-
try, of Devon cows yielding eighteen to twtnty-two quarts of
milk per d«y. from which ten to twelve jronnrs of butter
weve made per week and they milked steadily up to one te
two mouths <>f Cblving. As she is only of mecium size and
a moderate eater, tbt6e are very large products, and perhaps
not excelled even by the Jersey cow, except in a !ew extraor-
dinary iLS'ances. The Devon will pickup a gcod support
from much shorter>nd poorer pastuietbau the Ifrgt rbreede,
like the Shorthorns and the Hoisteins. A. B. All1>".

Dairy Notes.

powers of assimilation which eaoh cow possesses, thus
every one an opportunity to do her full share of the wc
Bozzarda and birds that have "fed on the carcass of an animal ' milk production, and at the least expense for feed.

The advice given by a prominent bieeederto a friend, to
spend half the money he proposed to invest in cattle in buy-
ing a bull, was good advice.

The importance of using great care in Felec ing a sire
cannot be overestimated. If tte cows pre full-bloods, we
should find the bull of the same breed, which combines in
individual merit, and pedigree to the highest degree, the points
of excellance we desire to develope in our herd, and having
found such a bnll, buy him even at an exorbitant price.

If our cows are natives or grades, we should make sure to
use a bull that ranks high in the breed to which he belongs.
A dairyman should never use a bull of a bioed that is emaller
than bis cows, because that will result in making his herd
inferior in size. No inatttr how poor in qnality the herd
may be, he should always use a bull that will improve the
herd, not make it poorer. If he has a half-blood bull one
year, and cannot afford a lull-blood the next year, at least he
can bo sure to get a three fourths or a seven-eighths blood.

Let him pick out his cows with niter disregard to the
qualities most necessary to make them profitable if he will,
but in selecting a bull the wise dairyman will use his best
judgment, and not decide on one until sure he is just what
is needed.

But it matters not how much care and intelligence has
been used in selecting a dairy herd, the production of milk
and butter will not be satisfactory, if the cattle are impro-
perly fed and housed and seldom, if ever cleaned.

The dairy farmer does not live, who cannot by judicious
breeding, proper care and feed, increase the flow of milk, the
yield of butter and the intrinsic value of his herd {no matter
how good or poor it is). Each year should show an increase
in the dairy products of the herd, at the same coe-t of pro-
duction, should come a marked improvement in the natural
tendencies, which enhance the value of our cows as milk,
butter or cheese producers.

It is as easy to reduce the flow of milk and the quality by
giving our cows an insufficient quantity or improper kind of
food, and allowing them to shift for themselves in poor
pastures, finding shelter from cold aud st>rius as best they
can—as it is to increase the yield of butler or milk by keep-
ing the cows comfortable and clean, and giving them a pro-
per amount of such food as they can best assimilate. No one
can offord to have his cows, or any one of them, return to
him a less profit in milk, butter, or cheese, than is possible,
and at the same time keep them in perfect health.
"What kind aud how much feed should Ihe cows have?
The amount of allowance depends upon the cow.
Some cows require more food than others to produce the
same amount ot milk. Therfore the proper ration for each
cow can only be known by actual experiment.

Cows are sometimes injured by over-feeding— more fre-
quently a cow ia not properly credited with what she can dot
because she does not get enough to ent. The observ-
ing dairyman soon knows jost how much eaoh
cow will eat and digest, and instead of over-feeding one cow
and under feeding another, thus oveitaxing the powers of
one, and depriving the other of the chance te produce aa
much milk as ste easily could, he studies the appctif

268

■glue Qxtz&tx atttl j^pjowtemsitt.

Oct. 20

Why Eiders are So Easily Thrown
From Ordinary Saddles.

A novice at riding is apt to think that a pair
©f stirrups help to keep him down iu his sad-
dle till a frisky horse convinces him iLat they
are the means by which he is mostly u nseated
when he gets a fall. This is caused I y his try-
ing to make bis stirrups help him whi e he is
.lining on the saddle, and the horse tuivets or
prances about. If he stood in his .-tirrups
and gripped the horse by his knees, he -would
both beaod feel more secure and consequently
have all the wits about him to attend to his
seins, on which the novice relies as an extra
tie to hold him to the saddle, but (he rei is,
like the stirrups, if misused, as surely help
■o unseat a learner. If a horse is "iLau'ed"
about the mouth by the reins, he wilt resist 1 y
boring or snatching his head or pulling oi the
nder'e hand. When a horse does this hs is
nob amenable to the guiding or con-
jiiollirjg action of the reins. Bat tl e
&oraen an's dignity rises abjve his r-
pidation, and he has faith in the very things
that cause the inevitable spill — the s inups
and the reins. If, instead of the sliri uj s Ueii g
Sung so forward that he has to stretch hit
legs forward to reach them, he had two loops
from the girth to put his toes in, as the Aii-
quano Indian of Chili have, and a luop in
front of him like a oloak strap to catch hold
of with his hand, no horse would ever be aL «
to throw even a timid novice on hoisebacr-.
However the horse's head and legs mty
be flung about the part of the horse thus stt
ipon movfs little in relation to the whole; the
rise and fall of the horse, its forward or later; 1
plunges or swerves, affect the rider but little,
.'or the simple reason that he is central, and
watches and anticipates the radii of the ani-
mal's motion, which must precede eentral ac-
tion, which is so slight in relation to his seat
or foothold, as scarcely to be felt by the rider,
ihus the most violent kicking only rises the
bitter an inch or two, and then is only felt as
a slight undulation. Rearing is equally harm-
less, especially as the hands have no reios to
olutch at to pull a horse over backward. If the
sitter be a youth, he is best on a bare-back
horse, as in case of a horse rolling, he can tlip
ont of the way quickly, and by pouncing rn
the animal's head, prevent it rising till he has
made a friend of it by his familiarity ar-d
kindness, for the horse is at his mercy then.
The following is the early experience of one
of the best riders in England: When about
ten years of age he was taken into the riding
school and lifted on the back of a vicious
horse without saddle or bridle, and toll to
•'stick on," and keep Lib hands down. The
horse plunged, kicked and reared, but ihe
youth, boliiDgby a lock of the mane, stemtd
very little concerned. Bounding forward, the
3iorse reared against the wall like a spread
eagle. If the youth bad had reins to hold, he
might have pulled the animal back on him;
but the mane he held being so nearly central
with the horse's equilibrium, the pull by that
did not affect it. The lash of the riding mas-
ter's whip under the horse's flank quiokly
brought it on its four feet again. At every
kick the whip stung the horse's breas'; any
sign of rolling was checked by an under cut by
the long whip thong. Irs furious rushes tired
it before the youth, and by degrees it watched
Ihe whip, and took the word to "Slop*' or the
word "Ah! ah!" to goon from the youth, who
was made amenable to the whip being cut
across his own shoulders if he raised his
handB, for that net would have helped to un-
seat him at once. Suoh training could not
fail to make an expert and fearless horseman,
and lead on to the proper ubo of the reins to
spare the whip and voice and the stirrups to
relieve the sway of the body, and give the
purchase for the pull of the reins to help the
horse— not the rider, mind — over some dif
ticulty.

From the foregoing remarks, does it not ap-
pear that a rider's feet should be placed where
they will aid h's eqnilibium? Indeed it be
eomeB a reproach to the common senee of the
readers to have to say things about riders,
which they invite by their seeming incapacity
to understand right from wrong on matters of
horseback seats, which they would have sense
enough to understand if referring to a peat or
ehair. Yet there is no alternative but to
make these remarks about a man sitting on a
rail or chair. If tilted baok, the legs of the
sitter, without stirrupp, would be tbrdwn 'or-
ward to aid the equilibrium; if with stirrups,
they would be thrown back to get the foot
pressure to maintain a balance. If the feet are
fixed in stirrups six inches forward beyond the
line of the rider's gravity, they have to be
dragged back from their fixings six inches
every time they are required to aid the ba!
since; but they will not come back without an
effort of the rider or sitter, whether on a rail,
ohair, or a horse's back. The rider must do
somethirg to get them under his weight, so
he til's his tody forward to get over his foot
pressure; but his seat remains in its fixed
position Btrapped to the horse. Were it strap-
ped to the rider we should see the comical
night of a rider bringing his seat six inohes
£»rward every time he wanted to make a sen-
sible use of bis stirrups by resting on them,
with his weight poised over them. This would
be a fitting climax of absurdity worthy of
dunces on seats, who ride like toads on shov-
els, ready to be flung off at the first little fence
jr puddle they try to get over, when the use of
wroigly-placed stirrups tilts them out of the
saddle to kiss mother earth with a force that
fira time takes away oanBoiousnesp, which, as
it slowly returns to the prostrate rider, make
him think— '/Well! Here am I! But where is
ifche rest of the w^rld, and my horse?"

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Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

H01,sifl\ IEIOIIOI UHKKI Its of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. IT. BUHaE.-i 1 Montgomery t-t.,S. F.

HOI.SIFINt AIIIE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR.B.F. BRAGG, 13i East Pico Street, Los
Angeles. Crtl- _ ^^

B.T. KNMl.Suisun. Cal., Shorthorns, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls pud Calves tor Sale.

,1 K. ■IITKFKK, El Monte, California, Breeder of
liijjh grade and first-class family Jersey Cattle.
Owner of famous four-year-old Bull " Cleveland"
(No. 4tl9),-sire " Doctor" if! o. 171), dam "Kiss" cNo.
42ll. In pervice at $5H. Awarded fir.-t premium 1 1
Los Angeles Fair for best Bull or Cow of any age or
breed. Fine Co wb for family use, and voung bulls
and heifers for sate. Write for prices.
Los Angeles address,

P. 0. BOX l,1 73.

SKTH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted 10 be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Cost* Co., Cal.

JOSEPH >IAII,I..A|{1> Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ham Lambs tor Sale

CHAKI.F.S IMhKlili I,. Santa Rosa, Sonou a
County, Cal. Three Itosewnoi Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

JAMES MA»I>0< K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully.CorreBpondeiiCf solicited.

P. i'AKHOLL, Bloom fleM, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbred runners, Pay ton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock for sale.

P. Ij. MtUII.I., Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulls and Calves for pale.

VALPARAISO PAKK. — Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park. _

shok i -horn < w i hi; s a\ natgo hv\-

(HI) HEKI) of thoroughbred Short.Horn Cattle
are no>w offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 52a Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PAtSK BROTHERS.— Pt nn'a Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
HornB of the best strains. Catalogues. AddrosB
P- PETERSON, Sites, CoIuBa Co. Cal.

Kit KOI1LAS RANcHO-Lob A'amos, Cal , Fran-
ciB T. Underbill, proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Uuttle. Information by
mall. C. F. Swan, manager.

For Sale or Lease.

llioSlM'l *«* A PA1IK 'SO lATItJB

oiler their Race Track and (Jniuv's. Containing
about Eighty-live AcreB or L uifl, tor s ile or leate.
For particulars, address

«. A, n:pi»KK, s neuaty.

THE ERDENHEIM STUD

AT AUCTION.

By order of the St. Paul Trn6t CompaDy, Executors of the Estate of

NORMAN W. KITTSON, DECEASED,

I will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, the entire

ERDENHEIM BREEDING STUD,

CONSISTING OF 6 STALLIONS AND 47 BROOD MARES.

ALARM, sire of Panique, Himyar, Gabriel, Breeze, Startle, Sonbrette, Pardep, Danger, &c.
BEFOKM, sire of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, Brown Duke, Italala, Florence E., Little Fred,

Calera, Radiant. &c.
IMPORTED DALNACARDOCH, sire of Drumstick, Carnegie, Pat Donovan, &o.
IMPORTED WOODLANDS, sire of Brynwood, Suitor, Woodson, Theora, Merci, &c.
RATAPLAN, the winner of the Emporium, Tracers and Iroquois stakes and other important

races.
PARDEE, winner of the Tidal Stakes, a very speedy racehorse and finely-bred one.

FORTY-SEVEN BROOD MARES, INCLUDING

MAGGIE B. B , dam of Iroquois, Panique. Harold, &c.
WALTZ, Ham of Glirlelia, Hop, Racket, &c.

IMPORTED LADY LUMLEY, dam of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, &c.
MEGARA, dam of Spinawav, La Belle N., &c.

IMPORTED YORKSHIRE LASS, dam of Little Fred, Rustler, Blue Light, &c.
RACHEL, dam of Refrain, Radiant, &c.
IMFORTED ALGEBRA, dam of Woodson, Donald A., &c.
IMPORTED ESSAYEZ II., dam of Issaquena, Italala, &c.
SISTER OF MERCY, dam of Pardee, Heck, Merci, &c.
BLUE LODGE, dam of Aura, &c.
LADY SALYERS, dam of St. Paul.
AUSTRALIND, dam of Circassian, Hayward, &c.
SYRIA, dam of Brynwood, &c.
IMPORTED VICTORIA, dam of Regulus, &c.
TEMPTATION, dam of Rivet, Arc.
IMPORTED CLARA, dam of Cartoon, &o.
ZICKA, dam of Leather Stocking, Benedictine, &c.
Together with the famous race mares

GLIDELIA, ISSAQUENA, LUMINOUS, BABY, FAIRWATER,

ALBIA, ARTIFICE, &c, &c.

from distinguished racing and producing families.

The sale will be held at ERDENHEIM, CHESTNUT HILL, PA., on
THURSDAY, Nov. 8, CommeDciag at One o'clock P.M.

A special train will be run from New York on day of the sale, of which due notice will
be given.

Catalogues will be ready on the ISth of September, anl can had on application at the
office of this paper, or from

103 S. D. BRUCE, Auctioneer, P. O. Bos 302, New York City.

109

Santa litis*. Sonoma Co., Cnl.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON "fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Lob
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine iiarness, Horse Clo tiling

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mall orders promptly attended to. 90

Business College, 24 Post St.

Ban FranclHOO.
The moot popular school on the Coast
V. HEALD PreBkUnt. 0.8. HALEY, eeo'y.
•or so mi for Circular. 82

HIGII-CLASS

PEDItrREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1682.
"We have for Private Sale selections of tbo follow-
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOR HIGH-CLASS STDD PCDPOSES

ho"bses.

BLOOD, COACHERS, TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DURHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHI8.es. "MAGIE," polasd

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, ic.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

exhibitioYpoultry

Supplied to -win iu the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEDIGREE SUM K \<;l VI s.

105 PITT SITtEET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.

PKlgtcreil "able A.ltlretM "PEDIGREE."

73

FOR SALE,

DORR-PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taffs Gordon Setter D,»rr, Bench
Show and FleldTiial Winner and H. K. Silvio's Eng-
lish Setter, Phcebe. Phtcbe is by Count Harry
(Count Noble— Paula) out of Daisy W who had
the blood of Druid, Bob Hoy, Pride of the Bor-
der, Coatlowltz, True, Lewellyn Prince, Adams'
Rock and Dora and other noted dogs.
Full redigrees given. For particulars address,
104 i'Bt:i». A. TAFT, Trnckee, Cal.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R— Josle Bow), out of Belle H
(Bex— Praire Flower), nicely marktdand very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

7 w. I>. HOWE, 182?| Bush Street.

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Price $ 1 0 each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter 8t. 8. F.

FOR J3 ALE.

FOX TERRIER Pl'PS, from first-class Im-
ported Slock. Prize Winners.

106 THOS. SLIPPER, Engene City, Or.

Fir st-classLivery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare opportunity lo secure a one Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, tboroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stable6 in San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom ard a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and Is well-known throughout the State.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO,

Auctioneers, 1 2 Mont promery St.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Refers by permis&Jon to " Breeder and Sports-
81 man." Correspondence Solicited.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION OABDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

t3T\\\ work careful und complete. Samples of work
and eettmateB of expense furnished at

Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET.
San Franoisoo, - - - California.

1888

*Ptje gmte and JSpfldsmatt.

26ii

—IMPORTANT -:- SALE=-

OF

THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

A draft of Thirty Heed-seven from the Breeding Establishment of J. B- HAGGIN, Esq.

To take plftce al

Sold en account of being over-elock&L

Rancho del Paso, near Sacramento, at 1 p. m., on SATURDAY, November 24, 1888.

The following mares will be sold. Tbey have been Btirttd to Deiebin, Sir Modred, Kjrle Duly, Hjder Ali. Lnngfield. \Vntuick nnd Milner, stallions in service at Rmcho del Paso

ANNIE LAURIE.

ASSYRIA.

CINDERELLA.

ELIZA.

GIPSEY.

IRENE.

COMANCHE.

LINA.

MAGGIE O'NEIL.

MAID OF STOCKDALE.

MEDEA.

REBECCA.

ROSA BELLA.

JOHANNA.

SISTER TO RUTH RYAN.

SOPHIE,

VIRGIE.

WILD ROSE.

YOUNG FLUSH.

MAGGIE O.

H03A BELLA FILLY.

MARIN.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.
BROOK.
ELZ\.
FLORIS.
ONA.

AMARYLLIS
LINO.RA.
CHARITY.

SANTA ROSA.
URSULA.
VEDETTE.
URIAH.
BILLOW.
LORRAINE.
ASA.

These niare« are by snch sirea as Virgil, King Alfonso, Dnke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, CaUtby, Hclbtid, Joe Panic If, Slarron, Wbettky, Lc-irtlir, Bozaer, and others.

Catalogues will Issue shortly, givlug extended Fedlgrc es and lull information

22 Montgomery Street ™

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

ANNUAL FALL SALE*

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, and

| SHETLAND PONIES,

From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

PROPERTY OF J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ.,

To take place

Tuesday, November 27, 1888,

■ at

At RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues ■will be issued immediately giving pedidrees, etc.

22 Montgomery Street. KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE OP THE

KtNtO

Owing to the death of Mr. J. Lucas Turner, the executors have instructed Mes3rs. BRUCE & KIDD to sell by auction at the Fair Grounds. St. Louis, Mo., on-

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1888, AT 11 O'CLOCK A, M.,-

Withont reserve, the entire Kinloch Stnd, consisting of 75 Head of Thoroughbreds, including the two celebrated stallions imp. UHLAN and Aristides, forty-ono head of brood-
mares sixteen of whom are imported and decended from celebrated English sires and dams, twenty-tive native mares of the best racing strsins, twenty-five weanliuga, by imp. Uhlan,
Aristides and imp. Athlete, two yearling fillies, three two-year-olds and tfl-o horses in training.

Messrs. Brcce & Kidd respectfully invite the attention of breeders and tnrfmen to this great, important sale, rendered imperative by the death of the proprietor. Catalogues maybe
obtained at the office or by addressing Bruce & Kidd, Lexington, Ky. The slock is on view at the Kinloch Stock Farm, near St. Louis, Mo., on any week day.

BRUCE & KIDD, Lexington, Ky.

^AUCTION SALfe.

OF

100 Head of Fine Horses & Cattle,

On the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM, one mile S. W. of Irvington,
Alameda County, on

THURSDAY, November 1,

Commenoins at 9.30 A. M„ and continuing nntll evrrrtblns Is Sold, consisting ot

the finest crudes of Trotting Stock, and the heavies' Norman Horses, Mares and Colts, am^nc which ar* fine
Trotting Stallions, Norman Stallions, Carriage Teams, Buggy Horses, Team Horses, Bi
ten IIU) bead of registered Herefords- Bulls, Cows and Heifer,., thirty head of half and
The latter are in fine condition for beef. TermB of sale— Cash, or six months credit, wi

The latte
paper.

three-quarter breeds,
th approved endorsed

Conveyances will meet all trains at Irvington. from 3:30 to II a. m., to carry all parties to the Nutwood

St0Ref^Bhmeenet8° 'wUibe^ervedat 11 a. m., to all partiea attendingthe Bale. The sale will positively take

P jUI narties wanting stock of any class or kind, can be accommodated by attending thla sale. Catalogues
J "sdigrees, furnished to all parties, by addressing this paper, or

ELCHO KENNELS.

Thoroughbred Irish Red Setter Pups

SIRE— Mike T. (No. 2779, American Kennel Register); he by Nemo ex Nida; Nemo by Larry ex Quaa
III, (imp.); Nida by Larry ex Red Bess; Larry by Champion Elc'ho ex Champion Robp.

MIKE T'e PRIZE WINNINGS— First and special for beBt Irish Setter, also three specials in Bencfc
Show held at San Francisco, 1986; first and oi.e special. San Francisco. J8d8.

DAM — Lady ElchoT. (277", American Kennel Keelster); she by Champion Elcho ex Champion Noreeo.
and 1b full sister to Champion Elcho, Jr., admitted to he the bent Irish Setter in the world. Also half sister
to Campbell's Joe, Jr., one of the most n Jted field dogs ever bred, who on two occasions defeated Gladstone,
the champion of all English setters.

LADY ELCHO T'« PRIZE WINNINGS— First and two specials, San Francisco, ISM. First and special
for best Irish Setter In show, and special for beBt better of any sex or breed; also three other specials, Sum
Francisco. 1888.

Mike T. and Ladv Elolio are both broke to land nnd water, and are first-class field dogs.

Also for s le Pointer P«i[>a. Sire— Rush T. , he by Champion Sensation ex Seph O. Dam— Patti Croxtetb
T. .Bhehy Champion Croxtetu ex Champion Patti M., both prize winners and first-class field dogs.

Address

A. B. TRUMAN, Elcho Kennels.

107 2618 BCSH STREET, S. F.. CAL.

giving guaranteed fed

MAR TIN CARTER, Irvlneton,

or

J09

BLAND, HUGHES & SON., Auctioneers,

SAV JOSE.

Plaglor's Photographs.

f/orrectly Posed wild characteristic
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Especial attention given to instantaneous
HORSE and CATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS.

PLAGLOR'S GALLERY,

Corner 9th and Market Streets.

Teleubone3182. *

|Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

I,, n. LAS LEY, Stanford, Kj.

References— J- W, Gnest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Bauubman. .Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey. Stanford, Ky.
Geo. McAJlster, Stanford, Ky.
K First Nat. Bink, Stanford, Ky.

^OR SALE.

FALROSE, brown colt, foaled May 18, 1887. aired
hy Fallls (2.2nby Electioneer, dam Koseleaf, (full
sister to Shamrock 3-year-t.ld, record 2.25 and half
sister to Goldleaf 3- year-old, pacing record 2.15.1

ALSO
METRIC, b c, foaled March 1(1, 1887, sired by Fallis
12.29) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yearling trial one-balf mile in l.iaj aud'since
showe'd'trlnlB a two minute gait) by Young Tucbaho
he by Fiax'aM. Price for both colts. If sold Im-
mediately, Is $1 ,DOO.

My only reasoo for selline at tbi-> low figure Is on
account of removal from the State. For further
particulars, address

F. P. LO WELL. 614 16TII STREET,

Sacramento, Cal. 102

Clydesdale Stallions.

— TO ARRIVE ABOUT -

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1888.

Th*» annual importation of Mr. John Scoit, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdale Stallions, will arrive from
Aus'ralla by slfamer on November 1st. These ani-
mals are fully up to the high Btandard of He
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses will be quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undei signed.

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, 100 Sun Front

270

*ght breeder mi& j&ptxrtsmau.

Oct. 20

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

VALIANT N°405Z

S. N. STRAUBE,

77 !• «» »<l«lre*«. . • Fresno. •*»!.

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co.

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIER, or "Chicago" CARTS.

ALSO DEALERS.IN

N< cmI for Catalogues.

Exercising, Road,

VILLAGE and

DOG CARTS.

MANUFACTURERS OP

CAERIAGES^ BUGGIES, FARM and SPRING

WAGONS.

201(and 203 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal,

E. E. AMES. Manager.

KILLIP & CO.,

I IVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
7 9 Montgomery Street. San Francisco

BPKCJAL ATTENTION PAID TO BALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties ol
tne State.

REFERENCES.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS.

Hon. C. Green,

Sacramento.

J. P. Rabbent, Esq.,

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Robe,

Lob Angeles.

Hon. J. B. Cabk,

SalinaB.
Hon. John Boees

Colusa.

Hon. A. Walhath,

Nevada.

J. B. Haggin, Esq., San Francisco,

Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery & Ren, Real
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business in this Coast, and having conducted the
important auctim sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars.we feel jn tided in claiming unequalled faclll
ties for disposing of live stock of every description
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling ns in
give fnll publicity to animals placed with as for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and saleB
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

07 KIl.tIP A <0.- 22 Montgomery Street

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be glad to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Miortliorns, Hereford**, Devour,

srd Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. Jle has already
been favored by J. U. Haggin, Ebq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MODRED and
DAREBIX, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C. BKl < K LOWE.
8* Pitt Street, Sydney. New Houth Wale-.

CHILD'S (AKHIH.dtYVr.ll, SHEEP DIP

"Patented in Europe aud America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive si-.il> cure. A liquid, soluble In
cold Mater. It Is absolutely non-
poisonous,

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
»ne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1.95 persallon.
Special discounts and terms to agents and large
consumers. For samples and other information a p.
ly to

\ M>E.t HOI GH, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St., San Francisco, Cat
66

ARE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OF

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Onr Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARTEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ.,
J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., "WJI. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

10 LeldesdorfT Street.
23 Ran Frnnclwn.

California Horse Shoe Co's

I.have'usedjin mvluisiness the Steel and Iron SllOi F
made byf the abo' e Company, and tske great pleasure
lii saying they are thebeBt I have ever used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anything like
the STEEL SHOE made bv this Company. I can fully
recommend them to every practical llorseshocr In the
country- Yours respectfully,

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRACE.

IMPROVED

THEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies
Breaking Carls.

Bohanon Carriage Co.,

Send for Cntnlojruc.

91

IMPORTED BERKSHIRE®.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of swepstaltes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, lnt*e aud les'.

liupor»a1ions made direct from England every year
from ihe roost noted Breeder^, selected from the I
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced BerkshireB, regardless of cost, aod all re
corded in EngliBh and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address,

70

AM»KK\V SMITH. Redwood City.

Oral 21fl California Rtrcot. San Francisco.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

f Almont, 33

| S'reof

Q j Hi trotteis and 2
pacers Id 2: »u

ffl CO
ROD
OQiO

m

*-3

( j Hambletonian, 10.

t Alexanders Ybdallab, 15, -| Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 6 in 5:3U list. |

[Eaty Darling

Sally Anderson.

TMambrino Chief. II.
! Sire of Gin 2:3" list.

i Kale, by Pilot Jr . 12.
{ Sire of 9 in2:'JUli5t.

I

t Hortense.

Messenger Duroc, 1C6

Sire of 15 in 2: 10 lift; also
| Eiie of Elaine, dam of Nor-
-I laine, yeailingrec. 2:3li.

Hambletonian .10.
e of 41 m 2:30 list.

inet, by Rob's Ab-
dallah Chief,

f Colossus, son of imp.
| Sovereign.

| Xflly McDonald Thoro-bred.
jlSee Bruce'fj American Stud -j

Book ) | Miid of Monmouth,

L By Traveler.
See Breeder and Sportsman of August* 25, 1SS8, for article and description.

f Bam! letoman, 10.
f } (Rysdyk'a)

f j Guy Miller 1

[Bolivar Mare.
| Hambletonian, 725 j

vWhipplb'sJ i Martha Wash- ( Burr's "Washington.

I ington j

(Dam bv 4bdallah, 1.
f
I

o

<

I

I Emblem J Tatller, ZZ0

i Ycung Poriia.

(Pilot, Tr.,12.
. ] ITvlamon.

(Tellta e (Flea.

( Mambrico Chief, 11.

( Poriia by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of Sef tember 1. ISS^. for aiticle and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired
at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - 75 - Proprietor.

4g$ ^rt"p$

Do you have pains about the chest and
and sometimes in the back? Do you foel dull and sleepy 1
Does your mouth have a bad taste, especially in the morn-
ing? Is there a sort of sticky slime collects about the
teeth? Is your appetite poor? Is there a feeling like a
heavy load on the stomach, sometimes a faint, all-gone sen-
sation at the pit of the stomach, which food doesnot satisfy ?
/ Are your eyes sunken? Do your hands and feet become
cold and feel clammy ? Have you a dry cough? Do you
expectorate greenish colored matter ? Are you hawking
and spitting all or part of the time ? Do you feel tired all
the while? Are you nervous, irritable and gloomy? Do
you have evil forebodings ? Is there a giddiness, a sort of
whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly?
Do your bowels become costive ? Is your skin dry and hot
at times? Is your blood thick and stagnant? Aro the
whites of your eyes tinged with yellow ? Is your urine
scanty and high colored? Does it deposit a sediment after
standing ? Do you frequently spit up your-food, sometimes
with a sour taste and sometimes with a sweet? Is this
frequently attended with palpitation of the heart ? Has
your vision become impaired? Are there spots before
the eyes? Is there a feeling of great prostration and
weakness ? If you suffer from any of these symptoms,
send me your name and I will send you, by mail,

1888

Sfce Ijjtete ami Mportsmm.

2?

$15,000 IN_ PURSES.

FIRST FALL MEETING

—OF THE—

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Breeder's Associ'n

PACIFIC BEACH DRIVING
PARK

SAN DIEGO,

OCTOBER 23 to 27.

First Day— Tuesday.

1-Running— Half-mile dash, for two-year-olds;
?25 entraDce; SlO forfeit; $250 added, of which $100
to second, third to save stake.

2— Running— Mile dash, all ages. Purse $500.

»— Trotting— 2:20 claBS. Purse S1.000.

4— Pacing -3:00 class. Pur3e $500.

Second Day— Wednesday.

6— Running— Half-mile dash, all ages. Purse $250.

6 — Running— One and one-fourth mile dash, alJ
ages. Purse 46O0-

7 Trotting— 2:40, for country horses. Horses to
have been owned in the country since July 1,1888.
Purse $5L0.

8— Trotting— 2:25 class. Purse $900.
Third Day— Thursday.

9 — Running — Three-fourth mile dash, for three-
year-olds; ?25 entrance; SlO forfeit; S260 added, of
which ?100to second, third to save stake.

10— Running — Half-mile and repeat; all ages.
Purse $100.

11— Trotting— 3:00 class. Purse S1.0C0.

12- -Pacing— Free for all. Purse S1.210.
Fourth I>ay--Frlday.

13 — Running — Three-fourth mile dash, all ages.
Purse $350.

14— Running — Two-mile dash, all ages. Purse
$700.

15— Trotting —County stallions Horses to have
be*»n owned in the county since March 1, 1888.
Parse 8400.

16— Trotting— 2:35 class. Purse S5C0.
Fifth Day— Saturday.

17— Trotting— Two-year-olds. Perse $5C0.

18— Trotting— Free for all. Purse $2,500; $500
added for any horse that trots in 2:15 or better. If
two or more horses trot In 2;15, the hotBo making
the fastest beat wins the added money.

19— Running— Thirty miles, each rider allowed
six horses. Purse $600.

$1,600 reserved for specials.

CONDITIONS.

All pacing and trotting races best three in five in
harness, except two-year-olds two in three; five to
enter, three to start in all purse races.

Entrance ten per cent, of purse to accompany
nomination. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and lu per
cent, in trotting and pacing, and 70, 20 and 10 in run-
ning. Horses entitled to one premium only. So
added money for a w^lk-over.

Running races, half forfeit.

National Association rules to govern trotting and
pacing. Pacific Coast Blood Horse rules to aoveru
running. Weights for age.

The Association reserves the right to sndwich
heats and "hange dates of races on programmmea
deemed necessary.

Competition open to the world.

Entries to close August 1. 18S8,n'lib the
Secretary
Programmes and entry blanks sent on applicatioon.

■ A. ©. GA^SEN, President.
" C A TIHART, Secretary a

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants \vh-» scud Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.
THE FASKL1MX CATALOGUE FOB 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of *

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all or my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

,,Tb??6whl.owiab toengaSein DreedingHIgh.bre<l Trotters, or those already engaged who wish ti
a<id to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Ureatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters lor their
own driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will bb gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

THE ONE-PPTflTC PT, AN is strictly adhered to atFairlawn, and the price of every
t , v * OIi rJjiin animal tor sale Is prinled In the catalogue. Pur-

chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Almoin Wilkes (9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25*, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or s80 by insurance.

itlaxlmus, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.

Happy Medium (400 .

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Blaxey Cobb, 2:13$, the fastest Btallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (B?),

Sire of 14 with records better than 2:80, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19j, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $1 OO the season,
or§150 to insure a mare in foal.
Alecto (7548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 theseason,or S80 by
insurance.

3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; 26
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
SSO by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 370.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
'alns leave and are dne to arrive at
S«u FrauclNCo.

From Oct. 15, 1888.

8;0U
*:00
10:30

12:. hi
5:30
S:(iQ

..Calistoga ai>d Napa

..Haj wards and Nilee!*.*"""!

.lone via Livermore,......!!!!..'.

..Knight's Landing..

..Liverinore and Heasanton...

..Lob Angles, Deming, El

Paso and East

..Los Angeles aud Molave .. .

..Martinez

...Milton

.Ogdenand Fast. .'..

..Ogden and Rast

..Red Bluff via Marvsviile.

..Bedding via Willows

. Sacramento, via Benicia

" via Benicia

via Llvermore.

via Benicia

" via Benicia.

" via Benicia

..Sacramento River Steamere.

..San Joee...„__

8:"U i
a:00 i
t-l.lW ;
9:30 i

a. oo i
a 0" i

7 30 I
7:31 ,
9:30 j
a .00
3.0)
«:30
7:0)

•1.03
7:80
9:00
3:00

■1:30

8:00 j? M
1 :00 A H
i lOO p m

700 F M
8:00 A m
4:00 P U

^Sunday only.

•Sundays excepted.

Santa Barbara

Stockton via Livermore.. ....

" via Martinez

SiBkiyon & Portland

Santa Rosa

10:15 a m
6:15 p m
2:15 p m

•i;ib p m
7:15 a M
5:15 p m
9:45 a M

•8:45 a m

8:45 p m
11:45 ah

6 15 p M
'5:45 p m
12 15 P m
S>:15 A M
5:45 p m
7:15 p u
7:15 pm
12:15 p si
5:45 p m
*:15 a m
9:45 a H
7:45 a m
6:00 a m
42:45 p M
•3:45 p *
9:45 a M
8:45 a y.
13:45 P M
12:15 p u
5:45 P M
10:13 A M
7:45 A U
6:15 P M
10:15 a u

LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UNADULTERATED

"We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHER WOOD'S 4TCLEBRATED FIXE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's .Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henry- Bull,
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, In cases of 1 doz. quart bottles each,
Brunswick C3ub (Pare Oil Eye) and Unper Ten (Very Old and Choice).
SST For excellence, purity and evenness of quality the above are unsurpassed by any whiskies i nooried
fh'3 only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot be Improve

From San Francisco Pally.

TO EAST OAKLAND— *6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 7:30— S:0U—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— l!i:30
-1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30— 5 :0O-
5:30—6:00 — 6:30—7:00—8:00-9:00-10:00-11:00—12:00

TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Same aB "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., inclusive, also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VALE (via Alameda.)— •9:30— 7:00-'12rf»

lO ALAMEDA— »6:00— "6:30—7:00— *7:3&-e:0u — *»:30—
9:00 —9:30— 10:00— }10 :30— 11:00— Jll :30— 12 :00-tl2 :3C—
1:00— |l:3O—2:0O— f£:M— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 5-00—
5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—11:00—12:00.

TO BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— "6:00—
*6:30 — 7-.0U— *7:BU— 8:00- *8.30— tf:0Q— 9:30—10:00 —
U0:30— 11:00— Ul:30—ia:00— tl2:30-l:00-ll:30— 2:0ft
1:2:30—3:00— 3:30— 1:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— fl:3U—
7:00—8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11.00— U:U0.

To San Francisco Daily.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via East Oakland)— 6:25-6:66
—7:^—7:55-8:25—8:55—9:25—9:55—10:25—10:55-11:25
11:55-12:25—12:55—1:25-1:55—2:25—2:55—3:25—3:56
—4:25—4:55—5:25—5:55—6:25—6:55—7:50—8:55—9:53.

FROM. FRUIT VALJfl (via Alameda) — V:il— 6:51 —
t9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND— "5:30-6:00- 6:30 — 7:00—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11 so
12:00—12:30—1 :00— 1 :30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 8 :30— 4:00 —
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00-9:00- 9:58—
10:58.

PROM EROADWAY, OAKLAND- 9 m nutes later

than from East Oakland.

/ FROM ALAMEDA— *5:3O-6:C0-'6:3C-7:OO -*: :3 '-8:00

I "8:30— 9:00-9:30— 10:00— J10:30- 11:00— {11:30— 12:00—

1 12:30— 1 :00— jl:30— 2:00— i2:30- 3:L0— 3 :30— 4:00 —

4 :30— 5:00—5:30— 6:00—6:30— 7:00—8:00—9:00-10:00—

H-'M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— *5:25

5:55— *6:25— 6:55— *7:25-7:55— "8:25-8:55— a: 25— 9:56

— 110:25—10:55- Jll :25— 11:55— {12:25— 12:55— Jl :25—

1:55— {2:25—2:55— 3:25— 3:55— 4:25— 4:55-5:25— 5:55—

6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55—9:55—10:65. ^

(AtEK ROUTE.

npon.

DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

SOLE AGENTS.

SAX FRANCISCO, t'Al IFORNI A

ifiOM BAN
3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— "6 ;15-S:15— 10 d5

FRAJNUIBUU— "7:15— 9:i6— UUfr-lJj-
12:15—2:15-

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSatnrdaye excepted; {Sundays
only. §Monday excepted,

standard Time furmahedby Lick Qbbebvatuby.

4.. ft. TOW2ME,

6.? Manager.

T. H. WM>I»MA>.

Ren. Phhr. A Ttk A a;'.

THE SCIENTIFIC KIT OP TOOLS

For Farmers, Dairymen, Stockmen and Machinists.

Wbicb is hardly half the regular prices, and none can afford to be without thia aet.
promptly filled. Address,

G. G. WICKSON & CO., - 3 and 5 Fiont Street, S. F

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84- '85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and alx first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-3 California Street
FITZGERALD « fOSLOX. Proprietors.
80 Telephone No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. E. BUZAHD, MR.CV.S.L.
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GKADUATED APE1L 223, 1670.
Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy,

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

Sao Francisco. (Near Marked

Open Day and Night. Telephone, No. 3369. 79

L. C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

*,<'«j>;.'it-s_c,„,-""-

"••Kht s"'ar •?'

L. C. SMITH.

? °

** a q

Klanufacturer of both Hammer and Hammer less Guns. |
SYRACUSE, N, T.
&. Demonstration of the Shooting" Qualities of the "L. O. Smith" Gun.

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co. 's tournament, held at Cleveland, 0., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the" Smith" gun won lir.st money In every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of tbe entire
amou 1(33,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b*st average in the 90 class. In the 90-
claBs Iwon the 1st, 2nd and 4tb moneys; In the 80-class It took the let, 3rd, 4th and 6tb; in the 70 class it
cook i kind 2nd, with the 1st and 6tb in the 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by the nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. O. SMITH.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AMD PRICE LIST. 76

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY. Sl'RGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,

,'-:.'■ Rld£llu£N CdNtrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Katoiua St

Residence, 966 Howtrd St., San Francisco.
81

' SHOTGUN . CARTRIDGES

I

sruscitiHE ro« tiif

Breeder and Soortsmpn

272

'gixe ?£xzt&zK ami Jtyimsmau.

Oct. 20

THE PARKER GUN.

-----

IT STILL LEADS.

m

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 18P8, The Park r won
«rstand third prizes, tiking $1,500 out of the $1 .of 0 cash prizes, beating each shooters as C. W Budd, W.
O. uranam (England), Frank Kleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. 'Hurrah for the United States,
oecansethe first and third prizes were won-over foreign makes by The Parker Gnn."— N. T. Wobld.

&T SEATTLE, W. T., June 9. 10 and 11,1887, the leading prizes and beat average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WOBLD*3 TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and 1 est average during the five davs.

AT CHA.MBERLIS CARTRIDGE CO "S TOORXAMENT, held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won 5900 out of the SI, 200 purse offered

At New Orleans. La., The Parker won first prize in WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP from such shotsas
Cirver, Bogardu^, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

■HORSE BOOTS

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

XeW YorK Salesroom, 9? Chambers SI.,

Meritlen, Conn.

HORSE BOOTS, m

RACING MATERIAL OP

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street.

San Francisco.

Missouri River

AND

Chicago

SPEEDY AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION

HORSES

AND

LIVE STOCK

ON

PASSENGER A

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Vol. XIIT. l»n 17
No. 313 BUSH STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 188*.

The Stallion Race.

Id order to present an account of the race which coul 1 not
be classed as governed by partiality or sulky feeling, the fol-
lowing iB copied from the San Francisco Chronicle:

The bell raDg for the stallionF. The crowd was feveri h to
see them. Holly came in first with Woodnnt, then Hukok
followed with Stamboul, and last came Autevolo. A- the
latter jogged past the grand stand a round of applause was
given him by the crowd. £ ich of the horses seemed in good
form, although Stamboul wts the only one appearing ei .otly
right. He was a perfect picture of equine beauty as he swept
by the stand while being warmed up. The betting shed was
so densely packed that it was difficult to gain entrance to the
pool-boxes. Stamboul started a warm favorite, selling at $80
to $3S for Woodnut and $17 for Antevolo. Everybody had
m ney and was anxious to put it up. In the lottery for posi-
tion Antevolo drew the pole, Woodnut second place and
Stamboul on the outside. They began scoring. The crowd
grew more feverish, and the betting was heavy. There was
some difficulty in bringing Antevolo up to the post. Four
times they scored, and then the starter gave inBtructioLs to
acore by the pole horse, and warned Holly and Hickok that
if they rushed ahead of the pole horse again he would tine
them. They scored for the fifth time, and Stamboul and
Woodnut came to tae post a leDgth in the lead of Antevolo.
Holly was fined $5 for crowding up. He paid it and went
back. The horses started down to the post again, when
Holly drew Woodnut in and allowed the others to pass him
two lengths. They were called back, and the starttr warned
Holly that if he failed to come up next time he would be
fined $25.

Again they came down and this time were sent away, Stam-
boul haviDg a slight advantage. Woodnut took the pole at
the head of the turn and Stamboul came up beside him,
Antevolo third. Midway round the torn "Woodnut showed
in front with Stamboul at his wheel, and all going strong.
At the quarter in 0:34J Woodnnt was leading, Stamboul at
his wheel and Antevolo back two lengths. Down the back-
atretch Woodnut held his lead, but Stamboul hung on his
wheel with bull-dog pertinacity. The half was put down in
1:08£. All around the upper turn Stamboul held his place
at Woodnut's wheel and came past the three-quarters in that
position in 1:43^. Then began the race for home. Antevolo
was three lengths back and clearly out of the heat. Wood-
nut hugged the pole close and went fast as Stamboul began
hiB play for the lead. Their positions were unchanged half
way down the straight. Then Hickok touched Stamboul
lightly with the whip and he responded with a rush that
carried him up to Woodnut's flank, but Holly shook the
chestnut up and sent him along with a rush that carried him
under the wire a length ahead of Stamboul and four lengths
ahead of Antevolo. The time was 2:17. There was a yell
from Woodnut's friends as he passed under the wire.

The bettors rushed for the pool-boxes the moment the
result was announced, and began plunging in dead earnest.
In the first pool 'sold Stamboul brought $260, Woodnut $250,
and Antevolo $45, and at such prices as these the tickets
were sold as fast as the clerks could write them out. A
heavy crowd surged around the Paris mutuel box, and kept
the clicker going at a lively ra*e. Just before the Becond
heat the pools were selling at $200 for Stamboul, $190 for
Woodnut and $40 for Antevolo.

When the bell called them oat for the second go Stamboul
was nr5t in, looking fresh and eager. Antevolo came out
next and looked the batter for his heat; Woodnut looked
comparatively fresh and moved with a quicker, 6rmer actioD.
Stamboul's friends eyed him askance, and not a few of them
hedged oQt.

The hordes got the word at the second attempt and went
away fast and strong, but Antevolo went up as they swung
into the turn, and the other two drew away from him. Well
into the turn Stamboul led Woodnut a leogth. At the quar-
ter his lead was two lengths, when Stamboul flashed pa=t
the poBt in 0:35. As they swung in and began the race down
the backstretch Woodnut commenced goiog fast and grad-
ually closed the gap. Half way down he had his head at
Stamboul's wheel. Cries of "Look at Woodnut" were hea/d
on every side. Another hundred yards he had reached Stam-
boul's flank. They flew by the half in 1K)9£, almost neck
and neck. Fifty yards past the half Woodnut, who bad been
making spasmodic skips, went off his feet, and again daylight
showed between them. Holly's master band drew Woodnut
down again in a flash, and he went in to cover ground. They
' came around the turn like the wind, Woodnut closing up
the distance all the time. At the three-quarters he was at
! Stamboul's neck. They had made the third quarter in 0:33.
Aa they swung into the straight and came down home the
crowd pressed to the fence and cranned their necks for a

glimpse. In the grand stand even the ladies stood in their
cbairs and a long, loud shout went up. Stamboul was com-
ing with that sure, quick stride that mikes him resemble a
machine. Woodnut was close after him and gaining. Hickok
glanced at the chestnut beside him and drew his whip.
Holly did the same. As the whips swished throngh the air
both horses surged forward and the buggv wheels were hub
to hub. At tue draw gate the stallions were even with both
whips going and both drivers talking to the horses. The
.crowd was wild. Hickok gathered Stamboul in and glared
at Woolnut, then by a mighty effort he shook the bay alto-
gether and landed him over the mark a bare head winner. A
great shout went up from the crowd. It was a hot heat from
start to finish and one that brought out all there was i_i the
horses. Antevolo finished some distance back again. The
time was 2:17.

Stamboul was again a hot favorite and there were scores
eager to buy him at $100 to $50 for Woodnut and $8 for
Antevolo. When Shippse gave them the word for the third
heat Stamboul had a slight advantage. Well into the turn he
was a length ahead of Woodnut and two lengths of Antevolo.
They made the quarter in 0:35, Stamboul leading by two
lengths. Holly was evidently laying by for the race on the
straight. On the backstretch Woodnut crawled up so that
at the half in 1:10 he was but a length behind. Autevolo
went fast oi the stretch and came up witnin a length of
Woodnut. They entered the turn in those positions. Wood-
nut increased his speed and once came to Stamboul's wheel,
but the bay drew away again to a length lead and held it past
the three quarters in 1:45. Then Holly began his play fur
lead with the evident idea of out-speeding Stamboul. He got
Woodout up to the bay's wheel, bat all his efforts could not
crowd the chestnut to the lead, and under "the pressure
Woodnut vent op at the drawgate. Holly set him down
again quickly and sent him in with a rush, but it was too
late, aud S:amboul went under a winner, with Woodnut at
his wheel. Autevolo trotted strong for the whole mile, but
made no attempt to take the lead. Time, 2:17$.

The Stamboul men went into the betting shed and took all
of the pools which they could get at $210 for Stamboul, $105
for Woodnut, and $3 for Antevolo. After scoring (our
times Shippee sent the flyers away for the fourth heat, with
Stamboul slightly in the lead. Antevolo went up as they
were swinging into the turn, but caught quickly, and half
way round he was trotting alongside Woodnut, Stamboul
leading them a length. Woo inn t drew away from his com-
panion before they reached the quarter, and at that point was
a length behind Stamboul and going fast. The quarter was
0:35}. On the backsiretch Woodnut started after the leader
at a fast gait, but went up. Down again after two or three
leaps, he spurted and got to Stamboul's wheel, hanging there
all the way down the half, bat skipping as if dead tired. Into
the turn he held his place. Half way round he got to Stam-
buui'sneck, but again broke. Holly set him down in an in-
stant with only a slight loss. S amboal was going perfectly
steady and very fast when they went by the three-quarters
in 1:43, and straightened into the stretch. Another hot race
for home begaD. Woodnut was tro ting fast, but with a skip.
He got up to Stamboul's neck and held the place for 100
yards, but at the drawgate he dropped and quit, and Stam-
boul was eased under the wire in 2:17, winning the heat and
denning the Grand National Crown. There was a round of
cheering, and as Mr. Rose, Stamboul's owner, came down
from his chair under the judges' box, a hundred friends
rashed over to congratulate him.

It was expected that 2:15 would be made, and theie was
some disappointment expressed that this was not the case,
bat it was a gieat race, and two heats in 2:17, a third three-
quarters slower, and then a fourth in 2:17 are not made every
day by stallions, and the owners are perfectly satisfied. Had
Woodnut been in such a form as|at Sacramento be woald have
made a belter race. Too much cannot be said of Antevolo.
The noble stallion was faster iu the last than in the first heat,
and plucky in them all. He bad everything to contend
againt and was in poor condition, so that yesterday's per-
formance cannot be taken as a criterion of his puwer in
speed. To prove his confidence in Antevolo, Mr. Simpson,
his owner, challanged the owners of Woodnut and Stamboul
for a race at any time of three in five two-mile heats, for
$2,000, and Bhould any such challenge be accepted, it is
every chance that Antevolo will take down the stake.

In the judge's stand, where L. U. Shippee, J. N. Bailach.
and A. K. Grimm, Mr. Shippee acted as starter. The timers
were C. H. Kingley, E. H. Miller, Jr., and Richard Carroll.

Stamboul, the winner, is too well known to make a publi-
cation of his full pedigree and performances necessary. It is
sufficient to Bay that he is by Sultan, out of Fleetwing, and
his record is 2:15. Next Wednesday he will be eeut at the
Bay District track to beat the 2:15, and then Mr. Rose will
take him to Los Angeles.

Between the second and third beats of the Grand National
Charles Darfee drove the bay stallion three-year-old Gos-
siper for a record, and sent him around in 2:22^. Gossiper is
■•by Simmons out of a dam by Smuggler (2: 15), second dam by
Mambrino Patchen. He belongs in the Los Angeles stables.

SUMMARIES.
Bay .District track, October 20, I88S. -Grand National Stallion
stakes ; purse and stakes SuO.n 0.

Stamboul, b. s.. Sultan, dam Fleetwing, (Hickok) 2 111

Woodnut, ch. s., Nutwood, dam Addie, (Bollj-) 1 'i 2 2

Antevolo, b. s.. Electioneer, dam Columbine, (Simpson) .. ..3 3 3 3
Time- 2:1s 2:17, 2:173, 2:17.

Two Good Days at the Bay District Track.

Friday and Saturday, October nineteenth and twentieth,
were t^o days to which California horsemen tad long looked
forward. The chief events that took place were the Pri-
mary, Junior and National stallion stakes, in which were en_
tered rot only the best Ired tnd most prtmirent hcrees in
California, but also some of the chief performers from the
EaBt. Death and mishap had lessened the numbers of the
competitors, but as the field narrowed the interest in each
individual grew more intense, and when the time for contest
had arrived horsemen were fairly a-liptce wiih excitement.

Unfortunately Friday was, as Mr. Mantalini would have
said, " a dem'd damp, moist, unpleasant day." There was
a fog and a chilly southwest wind. In spite of these draw-
backs, however, a very fair number ot spectators had gath-
ered to see the events on the card for the 6rst day. Palo Al-
to's two-year old 611y Sunol -would 6tart to beat Astell's re-
cent record of 2:23, G. Valensin's yearling filly Fleet would
start against her own record of 2:36, C. A. Durfee's Don
Tomas and J. N. Ayer's Bay Rose were matched for a purse of
$500, and the Primary and Junior stallion stakes wtre to be
decided.

The judges for Sunol and Fleet were Messrs. Samuel Gam-
ble, John Howes and A. J. Allen, while those for the races
were Messrs. C. S. Crittenden, A. J. Allen and A. K. Grimm.
The timers wtre Messrs. E. H. Miller, Jr., C. H. Kingsley
and K. T. Carroll.

Captain N. T. Smith had offered a silver cup to Sunol to teat
2:23, and under the guidance of the veteran driver, Charles
Marvin, si e made the quarter in 35 seconds, the half in 1 :10£,
the three quarters in 1:45 and the mile in 2:20i. This not
only beats the record of the stallion Axtell, but also the 251
of the filly Wildflower. which has led the two-year-old
list since 1881. Sunol was foaled April 14, 1S86, and is by
Electioneer, dam Waxana by General Benton 2nd dam Waxy
(dam of Alpha), by Lexington.

Count Vulenain's yearling filly Fleet was sent two triala to
beat her record of 2:36, but failed, making the first in 2:40
and the second in 2:36£.

The Junior Stallion stake lor three-year-olds found but
three starters — Balkan, Direct and Strathway, with Strath-
way the favorite in the pools at $40 to $25 for the field.
Iu the draw for positions Balkan got the pole, Direct next
and Strathway on t e outside.

In the first hf at Direct took the pole on the turn and led
away with Stiathway after him and Balkan trailiDg. Half
way around the turn Strathway broke and Balkan passed to
second place. The break was a bad one and cost the unfor-
tunate the heat. Down the backstretch they went in proces-
sion five lengths apart, Strathway going only to save his dis-
tance. The only change in the positions was a shortening of
the distance between Balkan and the leader to three lengths,
and in that way they finished, Direct an easy winner and
Strathway just inside tbe distance post. Time, 2:28*.

The second beat was the first repeated. Direct again led
off and Strathway followed him to the middle of the turn, go-
ing off his feet there and leaving the heat to Direct and Bal-
kan. Direct went around at his ease and won again in 2:28J,
Balkan three lengths second and Strathway saving his dis-
tance.

Before the heat Strathway was still a favorite, selling
at $80 against $55 for the field, but after his bad performance
the field sold for $25 to $17 agaiDst him.

When they came out for the third Hellman, who had
driven Strathway in the tiist two, gave way to Goldsmith,
and when Johny drove past the stand the Strathway men
revived and ran him up in the pools. For once, though,
Goldsmith could not wiD, but he gave tbe leader some
trouble. They were sent away to a good start and around
the turn Direct led. with Strathway hanging to his wheel and
goiDg steadily. They went like this to the lower turr, where

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Strathway, with a good chance to win, lost his feet and
dropped away back, Direct going in first, Balkan second.
The time was 2:25+.

This was an excellent race, and Direct is much to be con-
gratulated on bis victory. Balkan made a good Bhowing for
his couditioo, as he had had the epizootic for some time, and
it had taken the form of intermittent fever. Be waR sick
over three weeks at Marysville and had a slight attack at
Reno. At Carson he was in fine condition, but about twelve
days before thU race he had a very severe attack. For seven
days he did not have a harness on. On the Sunday previous
to the race, the Doctor would not even allow him to go out
to walk.

Direct, the property of M. Salisbury of the Pleasauton
Stock Farm, is a beautiful black Btallion, 15£ hands high and
a perfect model of his sire. His record 2:23,was made at Napa
in a race against nged horses. That he can and will trot
much faster is an established fact and his performance to-
day, as well as those previous, reflect credit on his sire,
owner and driver.

SUMMARY.
Bay District Track, October 19, 1888-Junior Btallion Brakes for
three-year olds; S1QU entrance; mile heats. 3 in 6, in harness.
M. Salisoury's blk 8 Direct, Director-Echora (2:2»i) by Echo

McDowell 1 1 1

A. L. Hinds' br s Balkan, Mambrino Wilkes— Fannie Fern,

Hinds 2 2 2

H. H. Helmer's ch s Strathway, Steinway— Countess 3 3 3

Time, 2:!<b}, 2;i:8i, 2:25£.

Kilrain was not in trim to come up for the Primary Stallion
Stakes for two-year-olds and Palo Alto's Leon was driven for
a walk-over.

A match race for a purse of $500 between Los Angeles
stablest blk. g. Don Tomas and J. N. Ayer's b. s. Bay Bose
was the next thing on the card. The first was driven by his
owner, C. A. Darfee, the latter by J. A. Goldsmith. Though
neither horse is what turfmen call fast the race was very close,
and decidedly interesting. Before the first heat Bay Bose
was the favorite at $40 to $25. They were sent off to a neck
aDd neok start, Tomas goiog to the front on the turn. The
bay hung on to his wheel down the backstretch around the
turn, where he collared him and came into the straight half
a leDgth leader. Just tben Tomas went up, but caught
quickly, and they came down home for a hot finish. Bay
Rose was leading slightly, when he went up for some unac-
countable reason, and before be recovered Don Tomas was
under the wire in 2:21.

After this heat the pools were about even. They were
sent off with a good start, and Don Tomas, taking the lead,
reached the quarter in 36 seconds, the half in 1:10, and the
three-quarter pole in 1:45* Just at the head of the stretch
Bay Bose, who had been from a half to a full length in the
rear, came up even, and the horses came into the straight
neck and neok. Bay Bose led a little way, tben the black
gelding got a slight advantage. Nearing the wire Tomas
broke, and Bay Bose also went up, and both horses plunged
under the wire together, making a dead heat in 2:21. After
this heat Don Tomas was $50 in the pools to $27 on Bay
Rose.

The third heat was another hard one. Tomas took the
lead. At the quarter the bay was at his wheel and stayed
there down the back stretch. At the half Tomas broke and
ran some distance, and Bay Bose led him into the upper
turn. After he got down again Tomas began trotting last
and caught Bay Bose at the middle of the turn. They went
around to the three-quarters neck and neck. Down the
straight there was not a perceptible difference in them, and
it seemed as if there would be another dead heat, but right
at the post Goldsmith lifted his horse and fairly shoved him
in, winning with Don Tomas at the bay's throatlatch. The
time waB pretty fast for a third heat of that class — 2:20i.

After this heat Bay Kose was the favorite at $70 to $43 for
Don Tomas. To a good start Bay Kose took the lead at the
first turn and was three lengths in advat ce at the half. At
the three quarters Don Tomas was doing nicely, and only
a length of daylight was between him and the leader as the
stretch was fairly entered. Don Tomas made a grand trot
coming home, and only tho3e persons stationed right under
the wire could see that he had lost by a nose. Time, 2:27|.

Pool selling was brisk before the fifth heat, Bay Kose
bringing $100 to $50.

The fifth heat was the most excitiDg of them all and it was
anybody's heat to about half way down the stretcb, when
Bay Kose broke and Don Tomas came on and won the heat
easily in 2:23.

On account of darkness the deoiding heat was postponed
until Saturday. The pools on Friday night showed that for
this race Don Tomas was favorite at $50 to $36. For the
National Stamboul was the favorite at $100. "Wbodnut next at
$35, while Antevolo was warmly supported at $30.

In her work Friday morning Yolo Maid paced a quarter of
a mile in 29£ seconds by a dozen reliable timers and watches,
and now her driver, J. A. Goldsmith, throws to the world the
following defiance:

I will pace Yolo Maid against any horse, raar*» or gelding in the
United StateB (pacer or trotter) for $2*501) a side. The race to be paced
in California,

On Saturday the crowd began betimes to gather. Cable
and railroad cars were crowded, 'buses and hacks were busi-
ly engaged, and private equipages in large numbers followed
each other through the gates. The Club House baloony was
parly tilled, and downstairs there was scarcely standing room.
Beside the immense crowd that had legitimate points of view,
the great unwashed congregated in large numbers on every
possible vantage point outside, to see even a small part of
the grand race.

Bay District Track lies among hills of sand that lcok
dreary to the Eastern eye, accustomed to see green grass
over all uncultivated places. The beautiful Golden Gate
Park is in sight on the one hand; on the other, the
silent City of the Dead lies on the slope of the Hill of the
Holy CroBP. There is nothing to impede the view all around
the track, and Irom the Club House balcony every footfall
can be watched. The day was perfect, as are so many days
in California; the bud shone from a cloudless sky, there was
a very light breeze and the track was in fair condition.

The first event for the day was the trial of the two-year-
old Palo Alto Belle to beat 2:30. Driven by Charles Marvin
she made the quarter in 0:37^, the half in 1:124, the three*
quarters in 1:51 J. and the mile in 2:28*. Palo Alto Belle
was foaled April 16, 1886, and is by Electioneer, out of Beau-
tiful Bells, 2:29£, by The Moor, second dam the great Minne-
Ha-Ha by Bald Chief. As all the world knows, Beautiful
Bells is the dam of Hinda Kose, 2:19£, St. Bell 2:24£, Bell
Boy 2:26 and Chimes, 2:30f, while Minne-Ha-Ha has pro-
duced not onlv this great brood mare but also Sweetheart,
2:22£, Eva, 2;23fc and Alcazar, 2:23.

The finish of the postponed matoh raoe was next called for,
and Bay Kose aDd Don Tomas promptly appeared.

Don Tomas is a big, rangy gelding by Del Sur. He has a
high, bold action, and although not handsome, being too
lightly built for his height, he has shown well this year and

horsemen think well of him. There is too much daylight
under him and he is too ragged in finish over the hipB to
please the critical observer.

Bay Kode is a dark brown stallion, tan muzzle, and Sank
like his sire Sultan. In common with many Sultans, he is
very large — indeed, he is far above the average height of the
Sultans, being 16-3. He weighs 1,250 pounds, is well pro-
portioned, beautifully finished. A "bay rose" is something
of which no florist has overheard, but his beautiful color and
the name of his breeder has furnished the horse with a cog-
nomen which at least has the merit of oddity, and merit it
surely is, in these days of multiplying initials and confusing
foreign names.

On the third ecore a good start was given, and at the turn
Don Tomas was slightly leading. He increased this lead to
over a length as they neared the three-eighths, traveling well
within himself, but when near the half he broke, coming
almost to a standbtill. He ran for half a furlong, Bay Kose
gainiDgby the same. On the l»st turn the pace was faBter,
the black still in the lead on the stretch. Bay Koae was
going better, but Don Tomas came under the wire on easy
winner. Time, 2:22.

SUMMARY.
Match Race, puree $500.
Los Angeles Stables' Mk g DonToraaF, by Dei Sur, dam by

Mambrino Patchen Durfee 10 2 2 11

J. N. Avers' b a Bay Rose, by Sultan, dam Madam Baldwin

by the Moor Goldsmith 2 0 112 2

Time, 2:21, 2;21, 2:20i, 2:27£, 2;23, 2:22.
As the hour approached for the great race the crowd grew
thicker under the wire, and the merits of the respective
horses were still more eagerly canvassed. Pools were $100 on
Stamboul, $45 on Woodnut and $25 on Antevolo. The great
interest taken in this race was made evident by the knots of
talkers earnestly and quietly discussing the points of the dif-
ferent combatants. Woodnut, 's speed at San Jose, although
he had not beaten the wonder Yolo Maid, was eagerly
quoted, he having shown there — so report said— -2:15£, with
portions of a mile much faster.

Stamboul's performance of 2:15 and the prestige of his
former races, together with the marked improvement he has
shown in Mr. Hickok's hands, carried him to the position of
favorite. At $45 to $100 for Stamboul, "Woodnut found
many backers, while Antevolo at $25 was popular with many
who relied on his former well-known speed to carry him to
the front. Antevolo had not been seen at his work on the
Bay District Track, as had the other two horses, nor had he
been through the series of races this summer, as had the
chestnut son of Nutwood and the dapple bay son of Sultan.
But the blood of Electioneer has a glamour which increases
the value of its possessor in the eyes of mott observers, es-
pecially those who had seen ihe great performance of the
two-year-old Sunol, who the day before made 2:20£.

When the call was given for the champions to appear the
great Woodnut was the first to jog before the waiting crowd.
In spite of his quarter crack, which he sustained a few days
ago, and the bar shoe which he must therefore wear, he did
not appear to favor that foot particularly, and was in tine
shape for the race — not too heavy in fleBh. His races through
the circuit have hardened and steadied him, and his backers
felt jubilant.

Antevolo came past the stand with a good strong gait,
promising well for the race. The crowd watched him witn
great interest and welcomed him with a round of applause,
as this is the first time in two years that he has appeared in
public. No one seemed to know how fast he was, and the
wildest possible reports had been current. He had made
2:17, he had made 2:16, he had beaten 2:13J, be was winner
sure, he was dead lame, he had no chance, he was only start-
ing to save his stake, he had had no fast work in weeks — no
one knew. He jogged up and down, and as he warmed up
thfl veins glistened under his beautiful satiny coat, his color
darkened, and his perfect motion drew all eyes. The strain
from which he suffered some time since did not seem to im-
pair his motion, but after passing the stand several times he
was observed to be nodding a little. Pools went up to $160
on Stamboul, $60 on "Woodnut and dropped to $22 on Ante-
volo.

The judges were L. TJ. Shippee, J. W. Bailhache and A. K.
Giimm.

Calling up the three contestants in front of the judges'
stand, Judge Shippee made a terse and pointed address:

"We want you to understand that we propose to have this
race exactly according to rule and we shall be exceedingly
strict with the drivers and handlers of these horses. The
drivers are all old driveis and know the rules much better
than the judges, and we shall hold them strictly responsible
for every rule. We .shall have patrol judges out on every
corner, and we want you to underatand it that if any of you
drive foul or interfere in any way with the others, you shall
be punished in accordance with the rule and strictly.

Antevolo has the pole, Woodnut second, Stamboul out-
side."

On the first score both horses were far ahead of Antevolo.
On the second score Antevolo broke. A ring broke in Stam-
boul's martingale. Alter repairing this damage there was
another score, in which Woodnut came up second in place of
Stamboul, who was Borne lengths in the rear. The fifth
score called foith a warning from the starting judge that they
must score by the pole horse, and again after the eighth trial
that they must score in accordance with the rules. Even at
the eighth attempt the other two were Btill ahead. Antevolo
does not score up at a fast rate. The ninth score was still
the same, and Mr. Shippee fined both Hickok and Holly $5.
On the next score both the driverB of Stamboul and Wood-
nut, like pettish schoolboyB, refused to come up to the wire,
stopping several lengths behind. This childish behavior was
promptly reproved by Mr. Shippee's promising tbemafartber
fine of $25 for a repetition of such conduot. At last they
were sent off.

On the turn Woodnut took the pole, with Stamboul well
up and Antevolo two lengths behind. The quarter was
reaohed in 34 seconds, Woodnut leading with Stamboul on
hiB wheel. These positions were maintained all the way
into the back stretch. At the half, in 1:07 J, the positions
were the same, Antevolo, though, being still farther behind.
On the third turn Stamboul began to draw up. At the three-
quarters, in 1:42 J, Stamboul was fighting hard for first place.
Ihey swung into the Btretch with Antevolo at the pole, com-
ing fast, and drawing up to the leaders. Drive as he
might, Hickok oould not bring Stamboul to the lead, and
Woodnut came under the wire easily first, Stamboul a good
second, and Antevolo some three lengths in the rear. Time,
2:17.

After the first heat, pools on Stamboul went up to $260 to
to $245 on Woodnut and $35 on Antevolo. Some poolB
were over $300 on Stamboul, $190 on Woodnut, and $18 on
Antevolo.

Just before the second heat of the stallion race, pools were
$200, $190 and $40.

On the second Bcore they were sent off to a poor start,
Stamboul at the pole being behind, the other two ahead.

On the turn Stamboul got the pole, with Woodnut following,
and at the quarter in 34 seconds, Stamboul waB a length in
front of Woodnut, with Antevolo three lengtba behind-
Nearer the half Woodnut drew up, and at the half in 1:09^
his nose was at the girth of the leader. On the third turn he
fell baok somewhat, bat again recovered his place, and at the
three-quarter pole they were almost neck to neck. Bound-
ing into the stretch the Los Angeles horse still had the lead
but Woodnut was close up, and under the wire they went
amid wild shouts of the crowd, with Stamboul half a head
winner, and Antevolo about three lengths in the rear. In
the last fifty yards both the leaders used the whip. Stamboul
first, Woodnut second. Time 2:17.

Woodnut sold favorite after the second heat at $170, Stam-
boul $105, Antevolo $9. Mr. Hickok was fined $5 for being
late in coming to the score. On the third score they got
away, Antevolo with a very Blight advantage. On the turn
Woodnut took Becond place, some two lengths in front of
Antevolo. At the quarter in 34 seconds, Stamboul led,
Woodnut a length and a half in the rear, and Antevolo three
lengths behind. Gradually Woodnut drew up, but at the
half in 1:10}) he was still over a length behind Stamboul.
They preserved these positions all around the turn to the
three quarter pole, time 1:44 J. Rounding the turn Woodnut
was close to the leader, and they came down the home stretcb
struggling hard for firtst place, with Antevolo drawing near.
Half way home Woodnut made a Bingle jump, but settled
down and gave the leader a hard race for the tiniBh. Stambon>.-
won by a half a head. Antevolo eased up inside the distance
seeing that it was hopeles8,vand finished six lengths in th6
rear. Pools now were, Stamboul $310, Woodnut $155, Ante-
volo $3. For the fourth heat the same tedious scoring was ex-
perienced. On the fourth score the pole horse was somewhat
in the lead; Antevolo seemed lame. The next score Wood-
nut came up off his feet. At last, on the seventh score, they
got away to a very good start. Shortly after Woodnht made
a skip, and on the turn Antevolo was fighting him hard for
second place. At the quarter in 34, Stamboul was leading,
Woodnut a good second, and Antevolo a few lengths in the
rear. At the half in 1:09$, Woodnut was on Stamboul's
wheel, and around the turn he closed up to his girth. At
the three-quarters in 1:42, they were close together, but
Stamboul had the foot of the mighty chestnut and came
under the wire a winner by two lengths, Antevolo a good
third. Time, 2:17.

SUMMARY.

Bay Diatnct Track, October 20, 1888— Grand National Stallion Stakes.
PurBe and stakea 8^0,0L0.
Stamboul, b a, by Sultan, dam Fleetwing by Eyedyk'a flamble*

tonian — Hickok 2111

Woodnut, cb s, by Nutwood, dam Addle by Hambletonian Chief

—Holly 12 2 2:

Antevolo, b a, by F.Iectioneer, dam Columbine by A. W. Rich-
mond—Simpson 3333

Time, 2:17, 2:17,2:173, 2:17.
Between the heats of the stallion race, Mr. Durfee ap-
peared with his handsome three-year-old GosBiper, and it
was announced that Gossiper would start to beat the record,
2:18. The prize offered was a Toomey sulky. Gossiper
trotted well until just opposite his stable on the "homestretch,
where he broke and swerved towards the stalls; and, under
the whip, went clear off his feet, reaching the wire in 2:22£.
But for the bad break the lime would have been much faster
but not fast enough to equal the great Sable Wilkes, althongb
the 2:194 of Hiuda Rose and Patron might have been,
touched. After the close of the Btallion race Gotsiper again
came out, but aB the crowd had already begun to depart,
Mr. Durfee concluded to wait until next week for another
trial. There is some inquiry concerning his pedigree, so we
give it in full. He was bred by W. H. Wilson, Abdallah
Park, Gynthiana, Ky., and is by Simmons record 2:28, son of
Geo. Wilkes. His dam is Lady Bryan by Smuggler record
2:15i-, second dam Mary B. by Bryan's Snake, third dam Old
Nannie by Gossip Jones, fourth dam Old Mike by Bald Hornet.
Snake was by Mambrino Patchen out of Old Den by Black
Denmark. He had V6ry few colts, if any, other than Mary
B, as he was gelded. Old Den is the dam of Jennie Bryan
(who produced OJaf 2:22£, McLeod 2:24 and Eric 2:28^), and
of Merry, (dam of Wild Rake 3 y. o. rec. 2:22f).

The tine young filly Sunol, who has just made a two-year-
old record of 2:20A, was led out on the track without harness.
To call her a greyhound would be a fair indication of her
speedy conformation. The writer did not see her except at a
distance, and bo can not describe her appearance in detail.
Yolo Maid, three-year.old pacing record 2:14, also appeared
before the crowd.

We gave recently an extended account of her pedigree and
performances. She is a brigLt bay filly, with a large, brainy
head with intelligent eyes. She has a strikingly powerful,
appearance, as have most of the ohampions of the track. To
stay at a killing pace, and come again and again to a great
flight of speed, needs not only great muscular power, but
plenty of room for heart and lung. She has deep, strong-
shoulders, powerful quarters, and good, large, sound feet.
She haa not the Blope of rump usually considered character-
istic of a pacer, and her hind legs are the straight legs of the
thoroughbred St. Charles.

After the close of the stallion race Mr. Simpson issued a*
challenge to any and all stallians to trot against Antevolo,.
two mile heats, beBt 3 in 5, for $2,000.

ThuB closed a great day's racing. Four closely contested
heats in 2:17. 2,17, 2:17f and 2:17, are very much to the-
credit of both Woodnut and Stamboul.
.

The pacers are busy building up a table of age records..
The following are the best for two, three, four and five-year-
olds:

Five-yebr-old stallion Roy Wilkes 2:14i

Five-year-old geldjng Arrow 2:13i.

four-year-old alallion Bessemer 2:15

Four-year-old fielding Arrow , 2:1J

Four-year-old Ally Lillian 2:li>i

Three-year-old stallion Dodd Peet 2:32?.

Three-year-old gelding Adonia --. 2:l*i

Three-y?ar-oM filly Yolo Maid 3:14

Two-year-old filly Irma 2:24$

The well-known trotting stallion, Daniel Lambert, now in
his thirty-Grot year, was exhibited recently at the Vermont
Trotting-Horse Breeders' meeting held in Rutland, and the
old fellow oame into the ring with the vim and determination
of a five-year-old, showing few of the Bigas that a life of
more than a quarter of a century leave on the average hors6.
He was surrounded by his sons and grand childer, and the
sight waB one that did the admirers of the Morgan family a
lot of good, as Daniel Lambert has for many a year been
the head of the tribe, that position being accorded him on
the death of his sire, Ethan Allen, a dozen years ago. —
Breeders' Oaxette.

1888

2?frje Iktcfe and jlparismatt.

275

Lexington, Ky-

Lexington, Oot. 8. — Never since trotting first began in old
"Kentuck" was there more spirited racing or a lirger at-
tendance than that at the first day of the Kentucky Trotting
Horse Breeders' Meeting on Tuesday last. The weather was
delightful, the track in almost perfect shape, and everything
wore a business air, indicative of the energy and care be-
stowed by the management. The grounds were in holiday
attire, and prominent horsemen from all sections of the
country were amona the visitorH id attendance. Just before
the fourth heat of the stallion race, the celebrated two-year-
old Axtell was brougut out and driven a mile by bis owner
to beat the best record over thiB track, 2:26, made by Bell
Boy last Fall. He went the mile in 2:274, having made a
very bad break just after leaving the three-quarter pole.
However, after taking the nsual time for cooling, he was
brought out a second time, aud went a mile in 2:23, the sec-
ond fastest mile ever made by a two-year-old. The quarters
were trotted in 36 seconds, 1:10, 1:47, 2:23. This leliow is a
very good-looking colt by William L. (brother to Guy
Wilkes), out of a mare by Mambriuo Boy, by Mambrino
Patchen. The best performance of the day, and undoubted-
ly of the year and meeting, was the 2:28 of the yearling Belle
Vara by Vatican, out of Nell by Estell Eric, belonging to "W.
H. Neale of Richmond, Ky. She did the quarters in 393
seconds, 1:20, 2:0 H, 2:38, and was bought by Mr. Henry
Simons, of Louisville, before her owner and driver conld get
out of the siilky, tor $2,500. Angelina in the Futurity
Stake, distanced her only competitor, Lissie Ben, in £:28J.
This mare could nave trotted in 2:25 had she not been
pulled up.

The judges were P. P. Johnson, the President of the As-
sociation, and Messrs. David Bonner and K. S. Strader. The
timers, Allie Bonner, B. C. Brace and J. A. Hall.

The first race was the Stallion Stake, 2:25 class, worth
$1,400. In this race there were seven starters, and was for
blood, as the prolonged contest shows. They were as choice
a lot of stallions as ever came to the post, and worth in round
numbers $100,000. In this race the audience went wild,
threw their hats and shouted, as their favorite won or lost;
it made no difference, they were enthused with the contest
and the struggling energies of the horses, and were bound
to vent their feelings. The ladies waved their handkerchiefs,
and some were seen to "hollo," and especially was Mrs. 8 toner
excited and enthused as Baron Wilkes took the fifth and
sixth heats. She certainly is one of the most pleasant and
agreeable women in Kentucky, and deserved the success of
her hotBe, and "Quinton" admires her all the more for her
faith in her gallent steed, and felt like shouting with her.

The pooling before the first heat was: Baron Wilkes $50,
Superior $35, Sunrise Patchen $20, Hinda "Wilkes $12,
Granby $10, Ben Hur $5, Prince Edward $5. They were off
in the third attempt, with Hinda Wilkes first, Ben Hur sec-
ond, Baron Wilkes third and Sunrise Patchen running on
the extreme outside and out of the raoe. At the eighth pole
Superior had gone into second place, followed closely by
Baron Wilkes and Granby, and all about two lengths behind
Hinda Wilkes, who was going very fast and hugging the
fence closely. The first quarter was reached in the same
order, except that both Superior and Baron Wilkes had col-
lared Hinda. Up the backstretch they sawed, Hinda reach-
ing the half first by half a length, Superior second. Baron
third, Granby fourth and close up, Sunrise Patchen last and
still running. The three-quarters was reached with Hinda
first, Superior seoond, Baron Wilkes third and running,
Granby close in fourth place on the outside and coming like
a western cyclone. In the stretch the order was the same,
«xcept Baron Wilkes had gone back to fourth place. As tbey
neared the Btring Granby went into the air and Baron took
third place. From the sixteenth home Hinda was hard
pressed by Superior and Baron, who had gone to the extreme
outside, but Hinda had them safe all the time and won by
two lengths in 2 :20&, Superior second, Baron Wilkes third,
Granby fourth. Prince Edward fifth, Ben Hur Bixth and Sun-
rise Patchen distanced.

Pooling waB now, Hinda, $50; field, $16. Tbey were off
at the second trial, with Hinda first, followed by Superior,
I Baron third and the others well up and all going for blood.
The order of the first quarter was the same. Going along
the backstretch Hinda and Superior had an even thing, with
Granby third and Baron fourth. They maintained their
positions at the half and three quartern. Coming into the
stretch it was Hinda, Superior, Baron and Granby and all
fighting hard. After passing the sixteenth pole Baron went
into the air and Granby took third place. From here home
it was a horee-race between Hinda, Superior and Granby,
Superior finally winnirg by_a_length,. JBinda second, Granby
third, Baron fourth, Prince Edward fifth and Ben Hur sixth,
in 2:205-

The pooling in third heat was, Superior, $50: field, $20.

To a good start Superior was away brst, closely followed by

Granby and Hinda. Hinda was first at the quarter, Superior

second, Granby third, Baron fourth and out for the heat, the

others in their usual positions, fifth and sixth. Hinda still

continued to lead up the far stretch and at the three quarter

pole, with the Baron and Superior right on his wheel. Here

Superior broke baaly and went to fourth position, Granby

taking Becond and Baron third, which they maintained to the

HniBh, Hinda winning by a head right on the po!e from

3ranby, Baron third, Superior fourth, Edward fifth, Hur

lixth and last. Time, 2:20|.

Poolselling on the fourth heat saw a change, and the

'sporters" hustling to hedge. Where to go was their trouble,

>nt they, one and all, finally landed on Hinda $50 to $20.

Wter scoring several times they were sent away with Hinda

■lightly leading Superior, on whose wheel was Granby, fol-

owed by Baron, and all struggling hard and going fast.

Around the turn the order was the Bance. At the quarter

tole Baron had taken first position, followed by Hinda,

loperior, Granby and the others nowhere and out of the

ce. Between the half and three quarters Granby assumed

e lead and Baron broke and went back to last place. At

ae three-quarters Granby still led by a length, with Hinda

scond, Superior third and the others back. At the sixteenth

tie the race narrowed down to a match between Granby

ad Superior, which was woo by Granby, Hinda second,

perior third, having made a very bad break, Baron fourth,

dward fifth and Hur last. Time. 2:19J.

Granby was now made the favorite at $50 against $15 for

te field, and the betting fraternity more at sea than ever,

sundering about and without any hope of getting ont of the

ale. 8everal attempts were made before they got the word

wa." When they were off Granby showed in front, with

\ inda second, Superior third, Baron fourth, Edward fifth and

; st, Hur having been drawn. At the quarter it was Super-

r, Granby, Baron, and tho other two behind sawing for

urth place. Up the backstretch it was head and head

'tween Superior, Granby and the Baron, Granbyreachicg

[ e half first by half a length, Superior second, Baron third

1 id close up. The order at the three-quarters was the eame,

but on leaving it Superior took the lead by a short head. At
the sixteenth Baron had forged ahead on the outside, with
Granby second, Superior third, Edward fourth and Hinda
last and tired. Just here it was anybody's race, and all driv-
ing. The pace wes too hot for Superior, aud he goes off his
feet, leaving the Baron and Granby to fight it out. On they
come, nose and nose, each struggling for the goal and their
owner's money, until George Bowerman finally by hard and
determined driving lands the Baron a winner by half a length
from Granby, who was second, Superior third, Edward
fourth, Hinda fifth aud last. Time, 2:21 J.

For the sixth heat the Baron was favorite at $50 to S20
against the field. They were off at the Brst attempt, with
the Baron slightly in the le-d, followed by Superior and
Granby. This same position was held all the way round to
the finish, the finish being Baron, Superior, Granby,
Hinda, Edward having been sent to the stable. Time, 2:24i.

The race now went over till the next morning, and the
betting at the Phceuix showed Hinda favorite at about 6ven
money. The race was called promptly next day at one
o'clock, and on the second attempt they were sent away to a
good start, with the Baron in the lead, Superior second,
Granby third, which positions were maintained all the way
round and into the stretch, where the Baron drew away and
won a great race in the fast time of 2:18£.

SDMMAKY.
Lexington, Oct. 8th and 9tb— Stakes $1,400; atillioDB.

Baton Wilkes, br s by George Wilkes «. G. Stoner 3 4 3 4 111

Hinda WilkeB.ch a by Red Wilkes J. H. Blackford 12 12 4 4 4

Superior, ch a by Kg be rt J. W. Page 2 14 3 3 2 2

Granby, b e by Priuceps S. P. Salter 4 3 2 12 3 3

Prince Edward, b a F. Seacord 5 6 6 6 5 r o

Ben Hur, b s J. Bryan, Jr 6 6 6 6 dr

Time, 2:20J. 2:203, 2:202, 2:I9i, 2;2Ii, 'l;2i$, 2:18£.

Spirit of Ike Times.

The Turf in England-

London, September 29. — The Newmarket First October
meeting has been in progress this week, and waB opened
most in auspiciously by the wet weather and a shocking poor
attendance. The principal race of the meetrug was The
Great Foal Stakes and it occasioned considerable betting, as
it was thought that Ayrshire would find the journey across
the flat too far for his liking. The fielders, seeing as they
thought a possible chance to recoup themselves for former
losses, at first were willing to accept 2 tol about hie winning,
but at the close, 9 to 4 was freely laid on him. He never
gave the layers of odds any uneasiness. None of the oppo-
nents could go fast enough to extend him out of an exer-
cise canter and so test his stamina, and he passed the post,
hard held, a winner by a length. Lord Rosslyn's colt, Graf-
ton and Surbiton were second and third.

ThiB race has been instituted ten years, run always during
the Newmarket First October week, has proved the principal
item of the opening day's card, and fallen to high class three-
year-oldB, with perhaps one exception, in 1884, when Cam-
bnsmore carried the stakes to Kingselere. The victors in-
clude Rayon d'Or, Robert the Devil, Dutch Oven and OsBian
(winners of the St. Leger), Melton (Derby and Leger), Or-
monde (Two Thousand, Derby and Leger}, Beve d'Or (One
Thousand and Oaks), and Ayrshire (Two Thousand and
Derby). The distance is one mile two furlongs and seventy-
three yards. It wae run in 2:19 2-5. and the value to the
winner was £1,070. The Rous Memorial Stakes, the chief
two-year-old event of the meeting was won by Mr. Ham-
mond's chestnut colt Laureate, who has only recently ap-
peared on the turf. Such prestige has he already obtained
that he is mentioned as the probable winner of next year's
Derby. This was not his first race; he has run previously
and won easily a minor race at Yarmouth, where he first
started.

The Cesarewiteh and",Cambridgesbire" are for the present
the nuts which speculators find hard to crack. There is
more evidence than ever that the three-year-olds of this
season are particularly good, and that there are more of them
than in most years. Kenilworth, in L'Anson's stable, re-
mains favorite, with, the French mare, Tenebreuse, second in
the quotations. Capt, Machell's stable runs Trayles, and
he has been very heavily backed despite his not having been
seen on a race course for twelve months, when he was pur-
chased by the captain for £2,000, 'Tis said the captain has
been forestalled, and the horsa may be scratched, but let us
hope not, in the interest of Turf morality, seeing that be
has been allowed to remain in the race so long, and is more-
over a public fancy. It is a heavy handicap for most, as the
weights have been raised by scrntchings. Both Tenebreuse
and Orbit will have the steadier of 124 pounds to carry over
the 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 28 yards. The race will be run
on Oct. 9.

Those who pride themselves on being early alive to a good
thing, bad a serious set back on Tuesday laRt. They had
rushed to be on Minting for the Cambridgeshire, backing him
freely down to 4 to 1, and the report came that not only was
Minting absent from exercise, but that he had broken down.
Perhaps the regrets at the misfortune to this great horse were
noi in reality so serious as the regrets for money considered
lost. It was not quite so bad as that, but Minting has with-
out doubt damaged his near fore leg in some manner, and
with the ground heavy as it is likely to be between now and
the decision of the Cambridgeshire, is apt to give way at any
time.

The coming jockey of the day is Robinson, who success-
fully steered the winner of both this and last year's Leger.
He is a very unassuming, nice boy, who was in the first
place apprenticed to Tom Cannon of Danebury. For a con-
sideration his indentures were transferred to Lord Rodney
and Capt. Machell's stable, and he is now just ont of his
articles and receives a retainer by way of a Btart of £600 from
Lord Rodney for first claim and £400 from Capt. Machell for
second call on his services. He promises so well that if his
future is to be equal to his past he will soon come into as
great prominence and obtain as big retainers as the late Fred
Archer.

C. Wood has given Lord Durham notice of his intention to
proceed with his libel suit, and it will probably be tried
before the spring. The Chetw y nd case remains in statu quo,
the jockey club stewards declining to take the initiative, and
Sir George feeling probably like the timid bather— afraid to
step in lest he may find himself out of his depth. — Anglican
in the Sporting Wortd.

♦

A monster chronograph has been made in England for use
by the Racing Association of Australia. It will occupy a
prominent position over the judges' stand. Its dial measures
thirty inches. It registers minutes, seconds and fifths. The
action is start, stop and fly-back. A ninety-pound weight
furnishes the motive power; the hair spring is cylindrical.
It will be operated by electricity — that is, the starting and
the stopping. This is as it shonH be at all tracks; then there
cannot be anv suDoresainn nf *;m*>

In Welbeck Paddocks.

London, Oct. 3rd. — One of the most wonderful estates in
England is Welbeck Abbey, the estate of the Duke of Port-
land. The present Duke succeeded his cousin some ten
years ago, and within a very few months started his turf
career. Possessed of almost unlimited means, he does not
attempt to increase them by speculation, bnt races for amuse-
ment and glory alone, although at times he makes a small
bet or two. Welbeck Abbey is one of the most extraordinary
places in the country, and it would take days to thoroughly
examine its wonders and inspect the treasures thai are dis-
played inside its walls. The late Duke had a mania for under-
ground passages and buildings; and miles of underground
roads and pathways lead in every direction. The gardens
are of vast extent and the stables and outbuildings, which
are situated three-quarters of a mile from the house, cover
about two acres of ground. A riding school, the largest in
the world except that at Moscow, 1b 132 yards long by 36
yarde wide, and there is a tan gallop under glass 422 yards
long. There are ninety horses in the stables, and of these
thirty are huDters. The gardens are very extensive and
forty men are employed in them. The very vast extent of
the place can be imagined when I say that it costs eighty
thousand pounds sterling to k?ep it going. But it is not
with ail these woDders that I will Jeal.

The raoing paddocks and buildings were the object of one
of my reoent visits to Welbeck, and these I *ould describe,
as they are said to be the most perfect of any of their kind in
England. Tbey are situated about a mila aud a half from
the Abbey, on the summit of some rising ground that insureB
perfect drainage There are in all five paddocks, occupying
about a hundred acres of land. The soil is rich and the
grass heavy and nourishing. The large paddock is about
twenty-three acres in extent, the second one about eighteen,
and four more contain about twelve acres each. The stud
groom in charge, Mr. Chapman, is a man of great intelli-
gence and understanding, taking the greatest interest in his
charges and galdly giving all the information possible. He
was at one time with Lord Falmouth's stud, a guarantee that
he was no novice when he first came to the Dnke of Port-
land. The buildings are arranged in squares. They are of
solid stone with slate roofs, and the boxes are as com*
modious and perfect as could be desired. The exercising
yard of the yearlings is padded all round the walls with felt
mats in case the youngsters in the exuberance of their
spirits should "let fly" and injure themselves. In this
place they are exercised for two hours every morning.

The first yard entered contains three boxes only, the
remainder being walls that are padded with a view to avoid
injury. The first box was occupied by a handsome chestnut
stallion named the Mate, by Blandford, dam Gretna. He is
about 16.2, and i- kept by the Duke chiefly for the use of his
tenants to breed a better class of hunter. Next to him is the
great St. Simon. His admirers say he was the best horse of
the decade, and as Chapman very truly remarked, no one
knew how good he really was. His breeding is undeniable,
being by Galopin, dam St. Angela. He stands nearly seven-
teen hands high and is a rich dark dappled-brown, almost
a black. Perfectly quiet as he stood in the corner of his box,
playfullv nibbling the rattan Chapman held out to him, he
was a sight worth coming to see. That English breeders
value his services is shown by the fact that last year his sub-
scription list of forty-one mires at a hundred guineas apiece
was filled at once, while his list of forty-6ve mares at the
same rate for next year has long been filled. His produce
at the yearling Bales this year fetched large prices, some as
much as £3,000, while one or two the Dake has kept would
have fetched at least a thousand more. His produce inherit
his magnificent hind quarters and splendid bone and look
racing all over. No finer specimen of the thoroughbred
could be seen, and his surroundings certainly do not detract
from his lordly appearance.

The yearlings were a grand lot, and if the winner of the
Derby of 1890 is not among them, looks count for very little.
Space prevents my describing all, but from the sub-jjined list
a few stand out far and away beyond all others. The first of
these is a brown colt, St. Serf, by St. Simon, dam Feronia ;
a more marvelous resemblance to bis sire could not be fonnd,
the likeness being almost perfect ; color, conformation,
indeed, in every respect. He is a wonderfully well-grown
yearling, but shows a great deal of quality, and will very cer-
tainly make a name for himself well worthy of his sire. An-
other grand yearling was Hunciecroft, named after the village
near by. He is a rich brown, approaching the bay, and is
by St. Simon, his dam being Lady Gladys. He was born and
bred at Welbeck, though the dam did not belong to the
Duke of Portland, who, however, bought him at auction and
paid £2,600. He is a month younger than St. Simon, and is
nearly, if not quite, as large. He does not, however, show
quite as much quality as his half brother. A bay filly by St.
Simon, dam Mowerina, she by Scottish Chief, is decidedly a
home-bred one, as Mowerina was one of the first puichases
of the Duke, and won him several races. The others are a fine
lot, but space prevents more than their names beiDg given.
They are as follows :

Ch. rilly La Cloche, by Hermit, dam Min Bell; b. f. Else,
by St. Simon, dam Larissa; br. f. Scoter, by Galliard, dam
Golden Eye; b. f. Ben-ma-chree, by Galopin, dam
Ulster Queen; b. c. by Foxhall, dam Fact; ch. f. by Master
Kildare, dam Staffa; br. f. by St. Simon, dam Gueveo, and b,
f. by Victor Chief, dam Baroness.

The horses the duke has in training were at Newmarket,
bo I did not see them. He only has eight, but among them
the winner of the Derby and two thousand Ayrshire, while
Donovan has won him not less than £12,000 already this
year. The Duke's winning balance from these eight must be
close to £25,000 already this year.

The list is as follows: Ayrshire, 3 years, by Hampton,
dam Atlanta; Johnny Morgan, 3, by Springfield, dam Lady
Mar; Dorothea, 3, by Sterling, dam Cherry Duchess; Dono-
van, 2, by Galopin, dam Mowerina; The Turcophone, 2, by
Galopin, dam Lidy Mar; Malmion, 2, by Hermit, dam At-
lanta; Marcus, 2, by Wenlock, dam Marqoesa; Dechamps, 2,
by Sp6culum or Camballo, dam Larissa.

This is not a very long list to achieve the success gained
this year.

Wandering in the paddock were the brood mares, quiet
dames, with a peaceful, contented appearance thut did not
put one in mind of the maddening exoitment of the race
track, nor the muffled roar of thousands as the winning poBt
is reached.

In one of the smaller paddocks were two, one of whom in
the daysol her zenith was a popular idol — Wheel nf Fortune.
Very different she looked from the days when she carried the
popular colors of Lord Falmouth. She is by Adventurer,
dam Queen Bertha. At Lord Falmouth's sale she cost
£5,000. She is a dark brown and her legs were as clean ns
when she was a two-year-old. She sauntered up to ns expect-
ing a piece of sugar, which she got, and walked awav oer

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St. Simon. In the same field was Golden Eye, also in foal to
St. Simon, as indeed are all the nures excepting Larissa, who
is in foal to Bendigo, and Satchel to BaUcaldine. In an
adjoining paddock was Mowerina, a chestnut mare by
Scottish Chief, dam Stockings. She was an early purchase
of the Duke and won him several race3, while her son, Dono-
van, has done more service. Her bay daughter, Modwena,
by Galopin, was in the same paddook, and another bay
daughter, Anicena, by Hampton, kept them company. Ata-
lanta. the big brown mother of this year's Derby winner,
Ayrshire, was with them. She is a grand looking mare and
is by Galopin, dam Feronia, the mother of St. Serf.

In the big paddock was Lady Mar, a neat-looking bay
mare, foaled in 1873 and the mother of some very good ones.
The Skaker, a very well bred chestnut, by Scottish Chief,
dam Travoliuer, who however, has been a failure at the
s!ud hitherto; Larissa, a bay mare, by King of the Forest,
dam Acropolis; Tact, bay mare by "Wisdom; Staffa, a chest-
nut mare, by Scottish Chief, dam Tail; The Baroness, a very
handsome mare by Sannterer; Satchel, a very neat bay mare,
by Galopin, dam Qniver, who won some gooi races and is in
foal for the firBt time, and Flying Footstep, by Doncaster,
dam Atlanta. These finished the list of mares, there being
in all nineteen.

The luxury of the place always calls attention, and when a
number of the guests from the Abbey come to see the year-
ling a carpet is laid down for the youngster to stand on,
which called forth a remark lately from one of the guests,
"Padded walls and carpets outside! I suppose they've a
featherbed inside?"

TakiDg it all in all, a visit to Welbeck is a thing well worth
the trouble for those who like to see new and strange things
and good horseflesh. C. H. Pels am Clinton.

San Diego Races.

[San Diego Bee.]

There could not possibly have been a more beantifnl day
for the races than Wednesday proved out at Pacific Beach
Driving Park. The sky was without a cloud, and the heat
of the sun was sufficiently tempered by a breeze from the
ocean to make the atmosphere simply delightful. The track
was in perfect condition and jnst fast enough to give every
opportunity to the flyers to make their best time.

Before the regular programme was entered.upon, an extem-
porized mach raca was got np for one-fourth mile dash be-
tween " Jack Brady," entered in the name of George Strobie,
and J. Patterson's " Corduroy," for $250. 3The latter won in
23}.

The judges selected were Capt. G. W. Johnston, E. W.
Woodmansee, Esq., and Captain W. H. Crawford, and thes_
decisions throughont the days'B racing gave the most sat—
faction. Messrs. T. W. Hickey and J. W. Doffern were mo8'
satisfactory starters. Indeed, not a fault could be found by
the most captious with their work during the day.

The first race was a half-mile dash, for a purse of $300.
Odette acted ugly in the attempts to secure a start, and Fan-
dango also acted somewhat sulky, bnt after a little while a
fair start was made, the horses getting off well together.
Odette set out to make the running with Four Aces close up
and Fandango and Emilita at two length intervals in the
first furlong. Four Ates made a gallant effort to overhaul
Odette, bnt could not redace the interval beyond three
lengths where it stood at the quarter pole, and in the home
stretch the whips being used freely by all the jockeys, Odette
maintained the lead to the wire, Four Aces making a plucky
second, Fandango tbird (lamed) and Emilita a poor third.
Time 49$-.

SUMMARY.

Ban Diego, Cal., October 2 , 1838. Half mile dash. Purse S3fl0
B. P. Hill'B Odette, 107, by bbilob, dam Margery by En or

G-eorge Hoosen 1

Jobn Dunn's Four Aces by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of the Mist

Johnny Roach 2

Captain Field's Fandango by Billy Lee, dam Lorinda by Hardwood

Clifford 3

T. Strat ton's Emilita Rube Morie 4

Time. 0:493.

The second race was a half-mile dash, for all ages, for a
purse of $250.

In the first furlong Lida took and kept the lead, Sleepy
Dick and Johnny Grey running Deck and neck and Adam
trailing. Before the quarter pole was reached Johnny Grey
left Sleepy Dick and challenged Lida on the home stretch.
The grey made a gallent bid for the winning, but let the
mare get the pole and was beaten under the wire by a length.
Sleepy Dick was a length and a half to the bad, and took
third place, while Adam was a very bad fourth. Time 49^-.

SUMMARY.
San Diego, Cal , Oct. 23, 3888. Ha'f mile dash , all ageB, ?250.

H. Willet's Lida Ferguson, 1 1 5, Leo Newell \

B. P. Hill's Johnny Grey, 115, George Housen ' "2

yi, Starkey's Sleepy Dick. 15, V. 0. Bernard s

B. P. Hill'8 Adam, 115, CharleB Dale A

In the Becond heat Leo broke badly in the first furlong
and gave Fhcenix second place, Rex as before leading. At
the half mile Res waB about ten lengths to the good, with
Phoenix still in second place with Leo on bis wheel. Before
the last quarter pule was reached Leo had passed Phcenix
and was drawing up en Bex. The race between the two
down the stretch waB beautiful but in spite of all the game
grey could do, his rival came in four good lengths ahead.
Time 2:37f. Phoenix was a good third and the Welling mare
came in a fair fourth.

The light beginning to give way, it was agreed to 'postpone
the finish of the race until next day.

The third event was a mile_dash for a puree of $500, all
ages.

This was a very closely contested race, and the riding of
Mikado's jockey, Benny Stewart, did a great deal towards
keeping the lead he secured at the half mile to the finish,
which was a very fine one. Treat had no Bhow, but Jack
Brady ran a very game race and made a good second.

SUMMARY.

San Diego, Cal., Oct. 23, 1888. Mile dash, all ages, S500

B. P. Hill's Mikado, 116, Benny Stewart i

L. W. Davie' Jack Brady, 118, T. Hazlett ....'" 2

B. P, Hill's John Treat, George Housen .............\ 3

Time not given

The trotting race was for a purse of $500.

Dixie was out of it from the start, and it was boou evident
that neither Phoenix nor Hattie Welling were at all " in it."
Bex took the lead early in the first furlong and kept it, al-
though Leo made a good showing, but broke and took second
place, about five lengths behind Bex. Phoenix made a toler-
able third, while Hattie Welling made only a fair fourth.
Dixie's arrival was considerably later, and unnoticed. Time
2:34}.

.Races at Bay District this "Week.

On Wednesday, October 24tb, the events advertised were a
trotting race for a purse of $1000, and Stamboul's attempt to
beat his Los ingeles record of 2:15. In spite of hiB hard
race on Saturday, Stamboul came out upon the track looking
fairly well and moving with an easy, graceful action. Hickok
was behind him, and he v^as accompanied by a running horse
driven by Marvin, to coach him.

At the" second attempt the word waB given. The first
quarter was made in 33£ seconds. Dp the backstretch Hickok
held him well in hand and the half was passed in 1 :07.

The half-mile post was reached in 1:07, to a 2:14 gait,
although the wind undoubtedly lost him a quarter or a half a
second. The horse was holding bis own well, but when
about half way to the three-quarter post he broke.

The spectators expected to see Stamboul go all to pieces,
but Hickok brought him up in a moment and managed so
well that he did not lose over three-quarters of a Becond.
Old turfmen expressed surprise th.\t he ould recover him-
self so quickly when going at such a rattling clip.

The three-quaiter pole was passed in 1:41. Alarvin kept
the running hor3e well in front, and Hickok gave the horse
his head. Stamboul held himself together in fine shape and
closed the mile in 2:14$, although two timers made it 2:14^.
Had the day been still, he would have undouptedly made
2:14.

It was rumored that Stambould would be given another
trial later in the day, bnt Hickok wbb not in favor of the at-
tempt, as the wind wbb rising down the backstretch. The
horse may be put on the track again shortly.

A few pools were sold on the trial, <?29 to $25 that the
horBe would fail to lower hiB record. The judgeB were C. A.
Durfee, P. Farrell and Geoige Bayless, and the timers were
A. Lathrop, W. H. Brown and Johnny Goldsmith.

The second event was a match race for $1000, with the
stallions Ha Ha, Junio, Alio, Jim L. and Argent as starters.
Before the first heat Ha Ha was the favorite, selling for $25
Junio at $11; Alio at $11, Jim L. at $15 and Argent at $5.

They had a great deal of trouble scoring, and when they
got off at about the tenth atteupt Jim L. took the lead, with
Ha Ha after him. The other three were plainly not out for
heat and Jim L. and Ha Ha had the fight to themselves.
After they left the quarter-post Jim led by a couple of lengtns
up the backBtretch and by a length or more around the turn.
In the straight Ha Ha began to close up and under the whip
they raced home in a hot finish, Jim L. winning by half a
length in 2:20}, Ha Ha Becond and Argent third.

Jim L. became a decided favorite after the heat and was
worth $25 to $12 for Ha Ha, $4 for Alio and $8 for the field
of Junio and Argent. In the second heat the order of things
was reversed. Junio was the leading horse when they got
the turn and Alio was second, with Ha Ha at his wheel.

On the backstretch Ha Ha went up and the two drew away
from him, and he was never heard from again. Junio led
Alio by a length at the half mile post, the same distance in
the turn and half a length as they swept into the straight.
Then both got the whip and went home for a close finish,
Junio taking the heat, Alio second and Jim L. a poor third.
Time, 2:22.

Few had faith in Junio, and so, after the heat, Jim L.
jumped into the favorite's place, selling for $40, field $18,
Ha Ha $13 and Alio $7- The third heat was much like the
second. Again Junio took the lead, with Alio second, and
Ha Ha kept close to them until past the the quarter, the pace
was too fast, and he broke and dropped back with the ruck.
Junio led all the way. Alio was pushing him to a hard fin-
ish, but went up at the drawgate, and Junio trotted under
the wire in 2:22J, Alio secona and Jim L. third.

When Junio was annoance^ as the winner of the heat
there was a glorious chop in the pools. Everbody wanted to
get in on Junio, and they soon ran him up to S160 to S29
for the fieid of four. Sume of the gamblers began to cry
"jobbery," but their money was in and it took heavy hedg-
ing to get it out.

After a deal of scoring the flyers were sent off forthe fourth
heat. Junio and Jim L. disputed for the first place all around
the turn and into the homesiretch, but there Jim lost his
feet and Junio drew away, Alio passing to a second place.
Jim wa3 not heard from again, Junio and Alio came around
a length apart and made a very pretty finish, Junio taking
the heat and race. Alio a length secoud, and Argent third.
Time. 2:25£. The Bhort enders were happy.

SCMMAEY.

Junio b s by Electioneer, dam by (irange, (Shaner) A 1 1 1

Alio, bs (Dostin) 5 2 2 1

Jim L., ch s by Dan VoorhieB, dam Grace, (Rodriguez), 1 3 S 1

Ha Ha, br s by Nephew, ( Rouser) .. 2 5 6 5

Argent, baby Sterling, dam Madame Buekner, (Walton) 3 4 i 3

Time, 2:20J, 2:^2, 2:22£, 2:l!5i.

Thursday's Baces.

[San Francisco Chronicle.]

There were two events on the card at the Bay District
track — a pacing race for a purse and stake of $1,000, and a
trot for a $250 stake. The pace brought out a surprise by
Adonis when he put down a fourth heat in 2"14£. The
entries were Adonis, Almont Patchen, Belmont Boy and
Gold Leaf; but the latter failed to appear, and the three had
the go.

Belmont Boy had a strong coterie of backers and sold a
favorite in the pools for $50, Adonis selling for $37 and
Almont Patchen for $15. They were sent away for the first
heat to a good start, Belmont immediately showed in the
lead, closely followed by Patchen, Adonis trailing. In this
position they went past the quarter post and up the back-
stretch. Adonis was laying by, and allowed the two to draw
away a considerable distance. The pace in the backstretch
was very fast, the half being made in 1:06}. Around the
upper turn and into the straight Belmont led in an easy
stride, Almont Patchen a length behind. The three quarters
was made in 1:40£. Down the straight they had a close race.
Patchen began forging up as they passed the three-quarters.
He caught Belmont half-way, however, and crowded in a
winner by a neck in 2:15— his fastest mile. Bblmont was
not given his best speed at the finish, and his driver seemed
content to lose the heat. Adonis dropped in just inside the
distance post, having had a very easy heat.

When the pools opened again Belmont Boy started as
favorite at $40 to $26 for Adonis and $18 for Patchen. All
at once the men who knew a sure thing began to get anxious
for Adonis and the three-year-old became valuable. In ten
minutes after the first pool was sold he was worth $210,
Belmont bringing $85 and Patchen $42, and there were
plenty of bidders for the favorite. It began to be whispered
that the colt was in for the race and would show some fast
work. He was in excellent form and going strong.

When they got off for the heat Belmont repeated bis per-
formance of the first heat and took the pole. At the quarter
in 0:33 A- he waB leading by a length, Patchen second and
Adonis third, but close up to Patchen. They were the same
up to the backstretch. Going into the upper turn Adonis

was three lengths back and taking it easily. Half way
round the turn he began to close the gap. Before they got
to the three-quarters he had caught Patchen and was reach-
ing for Belmont. He showed some good speed on the turn,
where be is usally weakest. When they got well into the
straight and began the struggle for home, Adonis was at
Belmont's wheel. Fifty yardB down the Btraight he collared
the leader. They raced together to the drawgate, where
Belmont quit and Adonis paced in an easy winner in 2:16£,
Belmont getting second and Patchen third. It was the fast-
est time Adonis had ever shown, and he did it so easily that
there was no doubt he couid have made it in 2:15.

He was the hottest kind of a favorite after the heat and the
pools were rather off. Adonis $120, Belmont Boy $14 and
Pa'chen $11. When they came out for the third Billy Dona,
than was behind Belmont Boy. When they were sent off
Patchen showed in front, with Adonis after him and Belmont
Boy laying back. Patchen led by a length up the backstretch
and half way round the upper turn, then Adonis began his
play for first place. Patctien led him half way down the
straight, but the three-year-old was too fast, and swept in \fi
him, winning the heat by a half length in 2:2l£.

The fourth beat was a phenomenal one. No pools w?re
sold, as it was looked upon as a dead sure thing for Adoi^s.
Dnstin was behind Patchen. At the word Adonis went LfE
fast, and on the turn showed in the lead, Patchen second ant*
Belmont trailing. They made the first quarter in 0:34.1.
Up the backstretch Adonis and Fatchen went almost to-
gether, Adonis, having a slight lead. At the half, in 1.07,
Adonis began to draw away, and led around the turn and
into the straight by a length. The three-quarter mark was
1:40. Down the Btraight Patchen made a last effort, under
the whip, but quit at the drawgate, and Adonis went in
scarcely faster than a jog in 2:14], according to the official
time, but the majority of the watches held on him made it
2:14 flat. As he finished in so slow a pace there can be no
doubt that bad Patchen carried him out to a hot finish he
would have broken the world record.

Bay District track, San Francisco, Oct. 25tb.— Pacing, purse and
stake 81/0.'.

Adonis, b. g , Sidney— Venus (Sbaner) 3 1 1 1

Belmont Boy, cb. g., Nutwood— Lady Vernon {Baylessi 2 2 3 3

Almont Patchen, blk. s., Juanita- Gladys (Sullivan) 1 8 2 2

• Time, 2:15, 2:16i,2:21i, 2:14J.

The tiotting race found Hidalgo, Perihelion and Johnny
Hayward as starters, but did not develop much interest. In
the first beat Hidalgo took the lead, with Perihelion second,
and held it all around to the middle of the straight, when
Perihelion rushed in under the whip and took the heat by a
neck, breaking at the wire. Hidalgo got second and Johnny
Hayward finished a poor third. Time, 2:31£.

The second beat was more interesting. Hidalgo and Peri-
helion went together from the start to half round thejupper
turn, when Hidalgo went up and dropped back a length.
Hayward trailed all around to the straight, where he had got
up within a length of Hidalgo, and in this position they
began to race for home. Perihelion held the lead under
pressure and got the heat in 2:25. Hidalgo second.

After the heat, which was sandwiched with the pacing-
race, the pool boxes were opened and Perihelion sold for $50*.
Hidrlgo $25 and Hayward S5. In the third heat Hidalgo
took the pole and showed to the front on the turn.
Perihelion second. In that position they went to the half,
where Hayward passed Perihelion for second place.
Hidalgo came in at an easy gait and won from Hayward by
a length in 2:30.

Unfinished trotting race.

Miller & Hammond's b g Hidalgo by Sultan— Lady Artburton

Henry Helman 2 2 11'

TV. S. Bay's b g Perihelion by Admiral-Flora C. David 1132

Dan Mahoney'sg g Johnny Hayward by Fresno Monarch —

Jannie Fitzgerald 3 3 2 2>

Time, 2:31J, 2:26, 2:30, 2:27.

A private letter from "Snap" McCarthy, who is in the East,
say* that he will bring out a three-year-old filly by Bed
Wilkes to beat Gold Leaf. "When the letter was written,
Gold Leaf held the world record with 2:15. Now two others
have gone below that and the phenomenal Eentacky filly
will find three fast ones to beat before she can carry beck
the trophy. In addition to the filly McCarthy will bring out
Lena Wilkes, by George Wilkes, the famous Geneva S., the
five-year-old who has won over 515,000 this season, and
Rajah, by Sultan. The string will winter at Los Angeles.

Mr. Rose" has changed his mind about Stamboul, and will
send him again Saturday against time. With a fair day and
a fast track there is a good chance of his going under 2:14.

"Wonderful Action."

"Leicester is a well-proportioned, strongly-muscled dark
chestnut stallion, a little rising 15 bands in height, with an
intelligent, attractive countenance, indicative of a pleasant
disposition. He is a pure-gaited trotter, wears a sixteen-
ounce shoe forward, without weights, quarter, shin and toe
boots, and a padded martingale to prevent striking himself
with his hind feet back of hie fore legs. This safeguard is
unnecessary now, however, as he does not touch at that
point."

The above was cut from the "Eastern Department" of The
Horseman, and is a description of the rarest action ever
heard of. Fullerton, after he came into fiickok's hands, had
tj have a "padded martingale," and we have known
a few others with- a Bimilar appendage. But in
nearly for'y years' experience we have never seen
a trotter, pacer or galloper which required thit kind of
buffer to guard against a blow from the hind foot. The
neareBt approach was the old time trotter, Piledriver, who
Btringhalted bo badly that his-hind feet were jerked so far
upward that it seemed as though a very little more force
would bring them against his corporosity. He brought them
down with bo much emphasis that his name wasnotinapprj.
priate. Nearly, if not quite, thirty years Hgo he trotted in
St. Louis obtaining a second of 2:43, and it;was remarkable
that he could do that with suoh an excess of hock action.
Inasmuch as Leicester has a four-year-old record of 2:27 it
is scarcely possible that the statement is correct, and that
the good colt was prone to strike with the toe of the up-
turned forerfoot. Hickok reduced the weight of Fullerton'fr
BhoeB ten ounces which did away with the necessity for pro-
tection and also increased his powers of endurance. A few
ounces subtracted from 'the "pound shoes" of Leicester
niijht prove beneficial.

1888

2£Ire ^grteder autl j^portsntatt.

2

Dash Trotting a Success,

[Sporting Worl«M

Tbere was an unwonted throng of people at Fleetwood
Paik yesterday. The occasion was the tirst systematic trial
of dashes for trotters in place of heat races, and the result of
the experiment had been awaited with intense interest hy
the thousands of horsemen who breed, drive or own trot-
teis. It has been a very general expression that by the re-
sults of this experiment trotting in this vicinity would stand
or fall — that failure would surrender every neighboring trot-
ting track to the runners, that success would assure lo the
trotting tnrf a new life and a more prosperous future than its
past has known for many years.

If failure awaited the experiment, it would have been
well to have had just such a day as yesterday, so that there
wonld be no question about it and no secund attempt. The
day was one of October's choicest products — rarely bright,
free from wind, and warm enough for early September.
Hurriedly as the races had been arranged, there was a good
field of horses for each event. In qnality they were nut the
bett. That thoy would be, under the circumstances, no one
expected. But they were good enough in every respect to
afford excellent sport and to test fairly the newsyttem.

The results of the day may properly be summed up as an
unqualified and most satisfactory success. Here and tber<?,
in discussing the day, some hidebound trotting man would
say, * I don't find these dashes as interesting as the heat
races." But nine out of ten of the same class expressed au
opposite opinion. Every one agreed that for betting pur-
poses and for the convenience of speculators the dash sys-
tem was vastly better than the heat race.

Much interest was felt in the trial of starting the horses by
means of flags, which method was necessitated by the dashes
for distances involving fractions of a mile. The starting flag
was held yesterday by Col. W. T. Chester, and Mr. Alfr. d de
Cordova, president of the Driving Club, held the second or
advance flag. It may be remarked here that every driver
■expressed unqualified approval of this method of starting as
compared with the old plan of giving the word "Go!" at the
wire. In one instance yesterday it secured an earlier start
than would otherwise have been possible. Murphy was
driving Governor Hill, and as the horses approached the
starter he was able, standing on the track, to call out to
Murphy, *'Do you want to go?" and in response to the
driver's nod, to drop the flag. Had the Btarters been perched
on the judges' stand, this could hardly have been done.

The five events were easily trotted in a little over three
hours. There was the usual amount of scoring, but as the
horses were not as a rule required a second time on the track
there were no hitches or delays, and the bell was promptly
answered by the starters.

The events of the day were as usual good, bad ai.d indiffer-
ent.

The 2:40 race, two miles, was the best of the day. Ferdi-
nand and Billy were the favorites, though Ked Star had an
occasional friend. The word was given with the pole horse
behind and on a break. Charlie E. led the way at first, but
Ferdinand and Bed Star soon passed him, and after that the
race was between them. The black stallion held a lead of
from one to three lengths until he climbed the hill the second
time, when he tired, and coming home Bed Star went by him
without an effort and won by two lengths well in hand. The
driving of Whelplej in this race was very judicious, and won
him much praise.

Perplexed was the favorite in the 2:25 class, one mile. Her
previous race 6eemed to have done her good, for she acted
like an angel, and though Corona, who was admirably driven
by Harry Howard, made a tine finish, Yereance landed his
mare first at the wire.

The 2:30 race, at a mile and a half, occasioned lively bet-
ting. Frederic was a big favorite, with Cyclone second
choice, and there were many who fancied Mamie Knox. The
latter is a bad actor generally, and yesterday she was espec-
ially unsteady. After many attempts they were sent away
with Mamie Knox jumping up and down. Cyclone took the
lead at once and was never crowded during the race*. Mamie
Knox, when she settled down, would not trot fast enough to
go to a funeral, and finished last by about a quarter of a mile.

The free for all, two miles, was a very pretty race between
Black Jack and Judge Davis. Black Jack who seems to have
recovered much of his old form, had things his own way
until the finish, when Judge Davis came on very fast, col-
lared him and should have beaten him. The black gelding
was too tired to break and therefore stayed on his feet, while
Judge Davis, who was full of go, made a mistake near the
wire and was beaten by a length. The summary:

The free for all; half a mile.

S. McWilliams* b g Governor Hill, by Stir Edmond 1

M. J. Santord'a ch in Bertha 2

J. Yereance 's ch m Perplexed 3

Time, I:11J.

The 2:40 class. Two miles.

F. Straus' gr s Ked Star, by A. W. Eichmond 1

P. Fleming's b g Billy 2

C. Kennedy's br m Nellie H 3

J . Murphy'B br s Ferdinan 4

C. Bevnold's b g Charley B 5

P. Cleveland's b g Billy 0 6

0.M. Scoville's b m Mary Duell 7

Time, 5;HJ.

The 2:25 class: one mile.

J. Tereance's ch m Perplexed, by Locksmi th 1

C. H. McDonald's b m Corona 2

T. A. Disbow's b m Speedress 3

9. McMillan's b g Jndge Parsons 4

Time, 2.26£.

The 2:30 class; mile and one-half.

*W. H. Snyder's ch g Cyclon", by Harold.... 1

C. H. McDonald's bib m Frederica ">

S. Levy's br m Atlanta 3

A. Johnson's blk m Mamie Knox 4

Time, 3:J9.

The free for all; two miles.

J. Murphy's blk g Black Jack, by Sweepstakes 1

P. Corran's b g Judge Davis 2

J. Tereance's ch m Perplexed S

T. A. Disbrow's b m Speedress 4

Time. 4:66.

W. H. WilBon, owner of Sultan, tried his hobby of starting
horses abreast at a late meeting held in Kentucky, and a
horseman present writing of it says: "W. H. Wilson, the
starter (as well as the President) of Abdallah Park, last week
demo tBt rated clearly that he could manage a trotting meeting
from commencement to finish to the satisfaction of the public,
and have the tedious scoring done away with, and all horses
started abreast every time. It is also believed that every heat
was contested on the square and all horses driven to win,
and therefore the meeting was remarkable."

In the four days racing there was but one score, except in
two heats whe*e tbbre were two scores in each.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club

It blew great guns on Sunday morning, and most of the
canoes were out having a good time with reefed sails and
deck hatches well fas'ened down. A scrub race round the
long course was got together with a good entry, it beiDg a
straight ran np and down with a heavy wind. The squalls
were very severe, and before ihe turn was made iu the basin
do less than four canoes retired disabled, Mystic rounding
first. Frolic who was second missed stays owiDg to driver
sheet getting loose, and Bonita got around nest; Mystic
came in first, Frolic, Bonita and Gypsy in the order named.
The wind lightened up considerably about 2 o'clock, and
some very pretty sailing was enjoyed. Frolic was out with
his cruising sail reefed and did well, there being much too
much cock oo the boom in the whole sail, it will be altered
nest week. Mystic in storm rig was erjoyiog the blow with
a passenger. Hebe was also out later on. There is talk of
subscribing for a fine sailing trophy, and it would doubtless
intensify the already keen interest felt, aod if possible, the
competition, though it would be hard to increase that. A
new canoe will shortly be brought to the club house of the
Bicelake model.

Sales— W. H. Wilson, of Cynthiaoa, Ky., has sold to
Byron G. Kimball, of Bradford, Mass., the five-year-old bay
mares Ada Wilkes and Madam Brodhea^, both bred this year
to Sultan, the sire of the great Stamboul. Ada Wdkes is by
Hambletoniaii Wilkes, dam Kate Sparkle (dam of Mambrino
Sparkle, 2:17) by Sparkle; second dam Dolly Charta by
Magna Charta; third dam Marchioness by Gallatin. Madam
Brodhead is by Indianapolis, 2:21, (sire of Indigo, 2:2S, and
Budd Doble, pacing record 2:20^) dam Mollis, record 2:27,
(dam of Shamrock, pacing record 2:27J, and Magna Wilkes,
2:29^) by Magna Charta, 2:33^; second dam Fos Cline by
Young Florizel.

W. H. Wilson, Abdullah Park, Cynthiana, Ky., has sold to
George E. Caldwell, Chillicothe, O , the bay colt Senator
Eose, foaled 1S87, by Sultan, dam Georgiana by Overland;
second dam Maggie Mitchell by Clay Pilot; third dam Mignon
by Spalding's Abdallah. This colt, Senator Rose, was the
winner of the yearling stake at the Abdallah Park meeting a
few weeks ago in broken heats, making a record of 1:21| for
half a mile. He afterwards showed an eighth of a mile in 19
seconds, at the rate of 2:32.

Messrs. Piatt & McComas, of Helena, nave sold to Wm.
Hogaboom, of Washington Territory, the roan gelding. Bish-
op's Hero, record 2:27, five-year old, bred by Huntley &
Clark, foaled 1SS3 ; son of Princeps, sire of Trinket, 2:14.
First dam, Lida Kendall, by Hero of Thorndale 549. Second
dam, Mollie Higgins, by Joe Downing 710. Third dam, by
Piecioln, pacer. Fourth dam, bv Robert Bruce. Price
$1,250.

Messrs. Huntley & Clark, of Toston, have sold to J. H.
Willard, of Minnesota, the bay colt Locksmith 6077, foaled
1886. Sired by Bishop 1688, record 2:37, son of Princeps.
First dam, Mollie Goldsmith, by Goldsmith's Abdallah, rec-
ord 2:30. Second dam, Pusher Cruig, by Eedmon's Abdallah.
Price $650.

E. A. Gates, St. Charles, Minn., has bought of M. T.
Grattan, Isinous, Minn., the brown colt Highroad by Herod,
dam Jane by Trample.

The Pony and the Bull.

An adventure iu the stock ranges in Nevada is described in
the Philadelphia Call which reads well. For its accuracy we
are not responsible: I rode once with some cattle buyers
through the stock ranges of Nevada. My pony — it was called
Bob — had drifted into Nevada, Utah, and was known as a
buffalo hunter. Bob was as mean looking as a sheared
sheep, and as bullet-headed as a political opponent. How-
ever, Bob and 1 got along very well the first day of our ac-
quaintance; got along, in fact, about fifty Nevada miles,
which I have carefully estimated to be equal to sixty-five
Christian miles.

The rest day Bob was tired, or cross, or bored. He re-
garded the wastes of sage-brush disdainfully, and lunched
off the sage-brush while I threaded my whip upon him, and
wore out my spurs on his shaggy sides. Then I led him a
few miles, and he regarded me in big-eyed mediation. When
I remounted, which I did only when my shoes were worn
out, Bob appeared so broken up that I felt strry. I deter-
mined to go no further that day than the ranch house that
we were approaching, for I did not want Bob's life charged
to my cruelty. Just before we reached the house a herd of
cattle reached us. I may say reached for us. A big bull,
the biggest and wildest I remember ever to have seen, select-
ed us for a target.

Considering Bob's condition, I was about to dismount and
take my chances afoot, when Bob started. I belie/e he
thought he was entered for the Derby. You never saw such
a remarkable rate of speed attained by such a remarkable
gait. Bob would alternately roll himself up into a ball and
stretch out to three times his normal length; his head would
go out of sight into his shoulders, and then go out of eight
in the distance. Suddenly Bob stopped — very suddenly —
so suddenly that it unseated my dignity and pose. Looking
about I discovered the cause to be that the bull had stopped.
Just as suddenly as the ball began charging the other way,
and Bob — that fool of a Bub— began charging the bull. If
the bull had been a peck of oats Bob could not have display-
ed more earnestness in the chase.

Between my anxiety lest Bob should catch the bull, and
not know what to do with it, and my uncertainty as to
my seat, I was very unhappy. Bob, however, appeared to
be having a real good time. The chase was kept up for
miles, and until the bull suddenly stopped short, and swung
his big-horned head around at Bob and me as we came along.
Bob dodged beautifully, and then the bul! chased us awhile.
The thing was kept up for hours. If the bull wouldn't
chase us, Bob would chase the bull; it was all the same to
him — jnst as much fun for one as for another. I reokon we
chased each other — Bob and the bull and I — about fifty
miles, when we happened upon a little oasis and Bob and
the bull began browsing the unexpected grass together in
the most friendly manner. I excused myself aDd walked
back to the ranch.

Mr. Geo. Turntr, 1602 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, has evi-
dently taken a faucy lo the Herod family. After driving
Nubbins through a very successful campaign, putting him in
the thirty list, and Bhowing capacity to trot a good mile track
in 2:20. Mr. Turner bought Heather by Herod, and was so
well pleased with him that he has ventured again. His last
purchase is the black colt Hawthorn by Herod, dam Maud
by Trample.

The Lexington Meeting".

There was one thing quite remarkable in the four days
trotting; twelve races were decided, five of which wtre won
by George Wilkes or his sons' get. Ba.on Wilkes won the
2:25 stallion race. Angelina, by Wilkes Boy (eon of George
Wilkes), won the Futurity and Special Stakes for two-year-
old?; and Repetition, by Red Wiikes (son of George Wilkes),
won the Kentucky Stakes There is another remarkable
fact that some may overlook, and it is the great success of
Mambrino Patchen mar. s. Baron Wilkee, Uiuri and Btr-
muda's dams are by Mambrino Patchen. Augehna's sire's
(Wilkes Boy) dam is Betty Brown by Mambrino Patchen, out
of a mare by Mambrino Chief (sire of Mambrino Patchen),
and Eglena's dam is by Mambrino Time (son of Mambrino
Patchen); making six out of the twelve winners with a cross
of Mambrino Patchen. There is also five out of the twelve
winners who have a double cross of Mambrino Chief— Baron
Wilkes, ingt-lina (a double winner), Bell Vara and Houri.
Breeders as a rule acknowledge that the Mambrino Chief
cross is one of the gamest and best we have. While they Co
not perhaps show as great a turn of speed as the Haml leton
ians they possess the btaying qualities, and these two com-
bined give a first-class trotter. — Lexington Lx.

Disparaging the Horse.

"A writer in one of our contemporaries thinks the intelli-
gence of the horse is greatly overrate ', and submits the re-
sults of some of his observations as evidence: I have seen
horses walk about a post until they had wound up the t ridle
and then stand there with their heads bound down to the
post, because chey didn't have sense enough to walk the
other way and unwind the bridle. I have seen them get a
foot over the bridle when tied to a ring in the pavement and
then go into fits because they didn't have sense encugh to
lift their feet over the bridle again. I have seen them prance
around in a burning barn with their tails and manes on fire,
and burn to death, because they did not have sense enough
to run out. Anybody can steal a horse without any objec-
tion from the horse. A horse will stand and starve and
freeze lo death with nothing between him and a comfortib'e
stall and plenty of oats except an old door that he could kick
down with one foot, or that could be opened by removing
the pin with the teeth. If this is a high degree of intelli-
gence even in a brute, then I am lacking in that article my-
self. Compared with the dog, the elephant, or even the par-
rot, the horse seems to me to be a perfect fool."

A horse in one of our stables thinks that the intelligence
of his owner, man, has been greatly overrated. He has
known him to drink whisky until he became brutal and
drove and whipped him until he dropped from exhaustion.
He has known him to gamble in lotteries, bet on horse races,
sit in a draft until he takes cold, eat ice cream and drink hot
coffee at the same meal, eat of everything to gorm an Sizing,
take medicine to cure his indigestion and immediately over-
eat again and repeat the operation. He has known him to
grossly abuse his animals, his employes, his wife and his
children; to gamble and drink half the night and then ex-
pect to have a level bead for successful business the next
morning. He has left his colts and calves in the corn, fields
and on mean pasture all the winter long to train them to
habits of economy and hardness, not knowing that both ex-
haust vitality, impair the strength and usefulness and lessen
their value. He has ofttn seen horses, badly trained and
developed by incompetent owners, expected to do es much
and act as intelligently as if trained by the most thorough
and accomplished owners, and whipped and scolded because
they did not know better. Men do not expect the unread
and uneducated to make profound statesmen or skilled doc-
tors, but they do expect their poor horses to have sense be-
yond their training and in that show how very little intelli-
gence they have themselves. — Colman's Rural World;

Waterwitch.

Waterwitch is rapidly moving up to first place among the
famous speed producers of the trotting turf. Iu another year,
perhaps a few weeks, she will be known not only as the
greatest daughter of Pilot Jr., but also as the greatest of all
broodmares. Five of her get have already entered the 2:30
list, two members of the quintette having graduated with
2:20 honors. In this respect Waterwitch is second only to
Green Mountain Maid and Emeline, while she has as many
speed producers among her eons and daughters as both of
those maree. £a?h year adds to the value of this great
mare's blood, and at the present time the following horses of
merit trace directly to her:

Mambrino Gift, 2:20, ch h, "bv Mambrino Pilot, sire of
Mambrinette, 2:24^; Faro, 2:25£; Alfietta, Z-.26J: Mambrino
Sotham, 2:26$; Gift Jr., 2 :27 k and Tecumseh, 2:28.

Peri, br m, by Edwin Forrest, dam of Alice Tyler, 2:30,
and Gen. Hancock.

Scotland, 2:22*, blk g, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Fairy Belle, b m, by Belmont, dam of Nymphia, 2:26|, Elf
King, Manxman and Sea King.

Sprite, ch m, by Belmont, dam of Sphinx, 2:23, and Spry,
2:2S£.

Undine, 2:35£, ch m, by Woodford Manibiino.

Wavelet, 2:24*, b m, by Belmont.

Viking, 2:19f, ch m, by Belmont.

Waterloo, 2j29|, b h, by Belmont.

Warder, 2:38, ch h, by Belmont.

Waterwitch prodnced soeed to the cover of four horses, one
of them being a thoroughbred, and all of her foals that were
trained h..ve been fast. Elf King out of Fairy Belle is the
only one of her descendants that has to our knowledge
showed a disposition to pace, although Manxman, his full
brother, had a liking for the lateral gait when going slow.

A few of Waterwitch's descendants have been very unfor-
tunate. Mambrino Gift, the first stallion to trot in 2:20, died
when upon the threshold of a bucci ssful career in the etud.
Peri had two of her foals by Tom Rogers, both of which had
shown close to 2:30, burned in a stable at Latonia last year.
Sirea died at sea. Fairy Belle is also dead, and Manxman,
one of her sons, sleeps "on the hill at Tuscarora Farm, in
Maryland. Had he lived he could not have failed to Irot
better than 2:30. Elf King has paced a mile in 2:20, and Sea
King showed a mile in 2:42 as a two-year-old. Undine died
after her first season on the turf.

This year the blood of the famous old mare, whose ashes
are buried beneath one of Woodburn's oaks, was to the front
in Viking, who reduced his record to 2:19i; Waterloo, who
won a race at Syracuse, N. ¥ , making a record of
Wavelet, 2:24}, and Warder, who received a record of
his first race.— Spirit of the Tim's.

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£pxje %xtz&tx attd j& povtsxtmn.

Oct. 27

Some Leapine Records.

The season of leaping competitions at horse shows is over,
Bnd before long horsemen will have to reckon with obstacles
of a less yielding natnre than wooden walls and tenderly
propped gates. One of two morals, according to the taste of
the moralist, nicy be drawn from the performances by these
show jampers. So many of them jnmp gate, wall, and high
gorse tence, that the onlooker may, in his inmost soul, con-
fess that he does an injustice to his own Bucephalus in
avoiding gates and sis foot fences when hounds run. On
the other hand, when he sees some ewe-necked brute gallop-
ing right through the wall, sending the gate flying, overturn-
ing the fences, and jumping in the middle of the water,
splash, he may come to the conclusion that jumping is very
dangeroas, and many wonder what the tale of grief would bavd
been had these trials taken place at something a little more
resembling natural fences. In the course of the fourtbcom-
ing hunting season some reader may come across an obstacle
which will be liked the less the longer it is looked at, or
haply he may pound the held by taking a fence in ignorance
of its real nature, or by being "committed to it" by reason
of the "going" tendencies of his mount, just as Multum in
Parvo's owner was occasionally taken whether he would not.
In the annals of the chapter of accidents, however, are to be
found some curious records, some of which I give for the
possible amusement of those who may be interested in the
leaping powers of horses.

What is called riding straight to hounds is sometimes
thought to be an accomplishment of comparatively modern
institution; but, if old records are to be credited, formidable
leaps were taken at an earlier period than is commonly
assigned to the commencement of hard riding. The Royal
BuckhoundB had, we are told, a tremendous run, seventy
miles, from the neighborhood of "Windsor to Lord Petre's
seat in Essex, in the reign of Charles II. There was naturally
not much jump lelt in the four horses which got to the end of
this long journey; but the Duke of York Bnd a couple of
others are said, in the early portion of the run, to have ridden
regardless of whatever fences came in the way. On the 24th
of January, 1738, the Charleston hounds (subsequently the
Goodwood) had a famous ran of ten hours, in the course of
which the Lord Hartington of the time rode down one of the
Bteep hills on the edge of the Downs and jumped a five-barred
gate at the bottom; this would be very good form even in
these days of long necked spurs and cutting whips. In 1753,
Sir Charles Turner, who kept foxhounds m Yorkshire, and
hunted about Kirkleatham, rode a jumping match which
deserves to be mentioned, though the leaps were not particu-
larly formidable. He made a bet of 1,000 guineas with Lord
March, the "Old Q" of later days, that he would ride ten
miles in an hour, and take forty leaps, each leap to be one
yard and a quarter and seven inches high; in other words,
four feet four inches. I cannot find out whether touching or
knocking down a leap disqualified the rider; but Sir Charles
won, doing the whole distance, jumps included, in what
appears to be the incredibly short time of thirty-six minutes,
especially as he rode a galloway. In 1794, however, we find
a Sydenham sportsman taking a formidable piece of timber
in cold blood. There was then no Crystal Palace, nor sur-
rounding villas; Penge was a fine grass country, and the
residents in those parts had their choice of both fox and stag
hounds. The latter had one day run a fox along the meadows
near Sydenham, when some of the field came to a gate,
guarded by a stalwart butcher who barred the way, and de-
clined to open the gate. The hero of the story "regretted to
find that the butcher's temper had been ruffled by some mis-
hap, and asked if he might be allowed to go over the gate."
Seeing that it was a full-sized five-barred one, with a paling
on the top, the whole being upwards of sis feet in height,
the butcher gave his consent, and withdrew to one Bide,
expecting to witness a refusal or a downfall. The Kentish
sportsman, however, cleared gate, staves and all, the feat,
we are told, bringing fourth from the morose land slayer the

exclamation that he would be d d if he would ever again

prevent this gentleman from going through his gates when
he thought proper.

At times one hears a good deal about what are called nat-
ural jumpers, a term which is not self-explanatory, but
which I sappose mnet be taken to indicate a horse that
jumps without any previous training. In those partsof Ire-
land where the mare and foal ramble together over the banks,
the foals learn a good deal of their hunting duties, as they
follow their damB anywhere; butjbey will, of course, do the
same in England; and the other day I came across an ac-
count of a two months old foal by Strathmore, following the
mare over a wall 5ft high and 1ft thick. This youngster
may surely be termed a natural jumper. Another foal, bred
in 1844, jumped a high gate out of the paddock in which it
ran, and the owner was in ecstasies, and looked longingly
forward to the time when he Bbould ride this promising
juvenile with hounds. By the time he was a year old he
was considered an extremely well-grown colt, at two he waB
remarkably forward, but, alas! he grew ugly, and it was seen
that his shoulders were by no meanB as sloping as they
might have been. He was 17-1 by the time he stopped grow-
ing, and was utterly useless for a hunter, so he was Bold for
£50, and went into the Royal Mews, though in what capacity
we are not told. One of the most wonderful authenticated
leaps on the part of a foal, however, was accomplished by a
colt dropped Dy a thoroughbred mare on the 25th of April,
1884. On the 2nd of June this active young thing, in the
presence of three persons, jumped a closely cut thorn hedge
5ft 10in high and 3ft wide at the top, with an up-hill take
off, and a ditch on tbe landing Bide; the base measurement
of the hedge and ditch was 13ft 2in. This colt may also
with justice he considered a natural jumper. It was a curi-
ous leap, too, that was taken by a young horse bought in
Lancashire, and taken into one of the Midland Counties.
He was standing with a dumb jookey on in a loose box,
which was divided from the adjoining boxes by partitions
6ft 3in high. On the groom approaching, he saw the horse,
dumb jockey and a'], jump over the partition into the next
box. Of horses jumping over great heights with a rider on
their backs there are a great many instances, of which a few
mayjbe selected. At Rugeley Fair, in 1851, a man who had a
horse to sell rode it, at the request of a dealer, over a brick
wall which divided the street from a paddock, and then rode
him back again into the street. The height, which was
measured by the late Mr. White, was 5ft 1 lin on the street
side, and 6ft on the other side. The leap was taken in a
cramped situation, and after the owner had shown his
horse's powers he sold him for £50. Before the fair was
over he changed hands several times, his last buyer giving
considerably over £100 for him. Then a gentleman once
rode a horse over the wall which used to separate Hyde Park
from the Knightsbridge road; the wall was 6ft 2in on the
taking-offside, and there was a drop of 7ft on landing. A
half-bred hunter in Roscommon jumped a wall 6ft 2in high,
with a drop of 6ft llin; while a great big seventeen hand
■■' nut horse, shown by Mr. Gebhardt at Islington a few

years ago, jumped 6ft 6in at a show in New York. With the
editor's permission I Bhall have something more to say about
jnmping horses at a future time.— Falcon in Sporting and

Dramatic News.

♦

Pox-Huntine Types.

A chatty writer from Queensland Munjal describes some
curious people seen at theCovertside. He says:

"Herr Leberwurst aims to be thought an Englishman — he
seeks to convey the impre sion that he couldn't tell you the
German for sausage if he tried. Ask him what part of Ger-
many he hails from, and he will mutter " 'Hundsohn* under
his moustache; but ask him if he's a Devonshire man and he
will charge you twenty per cent, less than he would other-
wise have done on the next transaction. At the meet he
Bidles up to you mounted on a livery B'able back {said hack
has a beastly habit of standing still for a half a minute and
then oannoning his tail end suddenly against one's kneeB).

'Goot-tay, Mr. . A goot hoonting tay, you dinks? Ve

haf ein goot schmell? 'Oh, yes Mr. Leberwurst, burDing
scent.' 'Ach yah! oop to der 6btoomach.' The old fraud has
a vague idea of 'breast high' in his head. He has been read-
ing the literature of the chase for weeks, and is loaded to his '
Plimsoll mark with sporting phrases, which he fires off at
intervals, and moBtly in wrong places. Keen observers be- j
lieye that he has a lot written on his shirt cuff, and I cer-
tainly noticed him furtively glancing thereat from time to '
time.

Then there's the man who knows all about it, young '
Snipkins. On the strength of a trip to England for the pur- [
pose of ' 'buying for his firm, he corners innocent Colonials,
whom he knowB to have been all their life in their own coun-
try (carefully avoiding any of whom he has doubts), and
bombards them with fabulous accounts of his fictitious
experiences. The awe-stricken banana-lander is speedily
overwhelmed with "When I was in the Pytchley country" —
"first flights," "having the hounds to ourselves," "the only
three of us who got over the brook," "the bullfinch that
stopped the rest of the field," the locked gate into the road,"
and bo on." "Mungal" humbly begged that hin colonial
ears might be gratified with the sound of a real view halloa,
SnipkiDB benevolently assented, and loosed off something
which ' 'Mungal" described as a mixture of a cooee and a jodel,
and he asks me if that is right? Not having heard Snipkins
I cannot Bay, but it seems doubtful. "Mungal'a letter is too
long to quote, so I am picking out bits for comment, and
cannot find room for all his description of how Snipkins came
to grief. He gallantly offered to pilot a lady who was out
bo as to ensure her being in at the death (of the shin of beef),
and tried 6hort cuts with his companion throngh thickly
timbered country where no tracks could be seen. The result
was he was "bushed and no matches" to ub a colonialism —
that is to say, he got lost. Finally this miserable couple
reached a main road. He safely delived his fair charge to
her wrathful father about 11:30 P. m., and has not appeared
at the meets since.

Young Snobson is another type. He is "going to show
these infernal Colonials how to do it, " and is got up elabor-
ately; four-ounce jockey boots which he believes to be char-
acteristic of the beBt English hunts, forming part of his at-
tire. "He wears a good deal of distingue scorn per square
inch," "Mungal" says; but his troubles soon begin. He has
a lively bit of stuff under him, wherever be raised it, Bnd the
crowd fidgets the animal, the more especially as such a thing
as hunting-field etiquette is unknown. He drops his crop
and dismounts to regain it. Then the circos begins. He is
at last compelled to accept the assistance willingly offered by
a couple of foot folks — one steadies the gee, and the other
boosts np the rider. Snobson tries to look dignified as he
offers his assistants a shilling. "Keep it, matey, and get a
pair o' saddlestraps to keep yer od," Eays one; for young
Queensland is a bit too independent to accept payment for
helping a lame dcg over a stile. Nor are Snobson's troubles
at an end. At the first jump he gets over all right, but for-
gets to bring his horse. He lands on his stovepipe hat,
from which he has to be carefnlly dug out by a German agri-
culturist. His horse having been secured, he is once more
helped up, and revengefully roots his Bucephalus with the
spurs, being intent on catching the "infernal Colonials" be-
fore it is too late to "show fem how to do it." Bucephalus
doesn't like the sdut, so jumps round suddenly and bolts
with the bit between his teeth. Snobson saws and sayB
swear wordB, but all to no purpose, for the gee-gee continues
his course, and before his rider has time to sit firm rises at a
cowyurd fence belonging to a local dairyman, and deposits
his rider safe and unhurt (physically) in the slush. Snobscn
is glad enough to accept Mr. Dairyman's offer of a clean
pair of moleskins, a coat and hat, and a lift into town in
the afternoon cart. N. B. — The infernal Colonial ib still
waiting to be shown how to do it.

♦

Disastrous Pacing Contest.

New Orleans, Oct. 21 Bt. — In the race between pacers at
Audubon Park this afternoon, John T. Shaw, a prominent
merchant and turfman, was driving Muggins againBt three
others, including Newman, a powerful blind horse. Muggins
was ahead, when he broke. Before he could be turned New-
man struck the rear of Shaw's sulky and climed over the
vehiole, one of his hoofs striking Shaw on the back of the
head, fracturing the Bkull. Mr. Newman was thrown a con-
siderable distance from hip sulky unconscious. Next instant
both horses went down, the sulkies being reduced to kindling
wood. It was twenty minutes before Newman regained con-
Bcioufness. Shaw was found lying between the two horses
buried in the debris of the vehicles. He was removed to his
home where he still lies unconscious.

CATTLE-

Anthrax-

Doctor Thomas Bowhill, Inspector of Cattle, communi-
cates some interesting facts about the plague which is now
decimating herds in parts of the State. He says:

Mention of the terrible scourge, anthrax, occurs in the
earliest writings. It is found in the Bible, and Virgil gives
a graphio description of the disease, taking it through all its
various stages, and concluding with this allusion to the fate
of a man who died from handling the wool of anthraxed
sheep:

But should a ninn attempt the odiona garb,
With burning puBtules and disgusting sweat,
EIb limbs offend, and in no lengthened time
The fire accursed consumes his poisoned frame.
By some later writers the disease is termed in animals
sacra ignis and carbunculusiu man.

In the year 1845 Gerlach first demonstrated the contagious
character of anthrax, and shortly after Pallinder proved the

presence of vegetable-like organisms, now known as bacillus
anthracis and peculiar to this malady.

In Russia in the year 1S64, 7,200 died of anthrax, and in
the space of four years in the province of Novgorod, 56:00O
horses, cattle and sheep and 525 men fell a prey to the dread
disease.

DEFINING THE DISEASE.

Anthrax is defined as an acute infective dise.se of rapid
development and extreme f.tality, usually appearing as an
enzootic, affecting all animals including fishes and birds, but
more especially horses, cattle, sheep and camels, and charac-
terized by the presence and rapid multiplications of the
bacilli anthracis in the blood and tissues. It is of universal
distribution, no clime being exempt from its ravages.

In Siberia it is termed the "Siberian plague. " It is known
as "Loodianah" in India, where it is of frequent occurrence,
while in Australia it is termed "Cumberland disease." It is
also met with in North and South America and Central and
Southern Africa.

The immediate cause of this disease is the entrance of the
bacillus anthracis into the blood, and its development there.
The bacillus anthracis is the best known of all the endopar-
asitic fungi. They are found in the blood of animals dead of
anthrax in enormons numbers, five to twenty millimeters
long by about one millimeter broad, straight and motionless.
In a suitable culture material, with a good supply of
oxygen and a temperature of between 15 and 20 degrees C,
they develop into very long filaments, and these tilamentB
have round, highly refractile spores which form at short and
regular intervals. The filaments then break up and the
spores escape and may grow into bacilli.

In the living animal the germ multiplies by division, and
spores are never formed.

The bacillus anthracis is always present in splenic fevers in
enormous numbers, which may be separated and washed
with distilled water, alcohol and ether, and dried, yet they
will still cause anthrax fever when inoculated into animals.

This germ always giveB rise to anthrax fever and never
any other, therefore the germ is recognized as the direct
cause of the malady. M. Pasteur asserts that he can modify
the micro-organism of anthrax by artificial cultivation.

By inoculating animals with the alternated virus he is-
able to cause a mild form of the disease conferring a certain
immunity against further attacks, on the same principle that
vaccination is a protection against smallpox in human beings.
Pasteur's method of attenuation is as follows: A drop of
blood from an animal in the last stages of anthrax is put
upon a sterilized glass rod, and placed in suitable clear
pabulum, such as fowl broth previously rendered sterile by
subjecting it to a temperature of 115 degrees C.

The vessel containing the Quid is kept in pure air at a
temperature of from 42 to 43 degree C. The fluid gradually
becomes cloudy but no spores are developed.

Now, one drop of tinid thus prepared, and which is in the>
first degree of attenuation, is put into another vessel con-
taining fowl broth and placed under the same conditions as
the first. This process is continued until the requisite de-
gree of attenuation is reached. The greater the intervals
which elapse between cultivations and the greater the Dum-
ber of cultivations, the less virulent will the culture become.
The vaccine may be injected into the subcutaneous tissue
Great care iB required in obtaining the proper degree of at-
tenuation. Large numbers of sheep and other animals-
have thus been inoculated by Pasteur, and the reports show
that the result of his labors have attested the practical value
of h's investigations.

Anthax is especially prevulent in low-lying, swampy dis-
tricts, where the soil is rich in organic matter and salines.

The same influences also act upon animals, rendering
them more fitted for the reception of these germs.

Fowls were once believed to possess immunity from
anthrax, but Pasteur showed that by immersing them in
water and thus loweriDg their temperature, they could
be inoculated with the disease. "When not immersed he was.
not able to induce development of anthrax in them.

Rats when fed on animal flesh, resisted inoculation, while
others, fed on bread, readily contracted the disease.

Animals in which no other disease is present, and those in
a plethoric condition, are especially liable to attack. Young,
animals are also more liable than older ones, and it is in
those warm, low, marshy districts, where food especially rich
and nutritive is growing, and where, in consequence, ani-
mals are best nourished, that they afford a more genial soiL
for the reception of those parasite?.

Again, it has been shown in many cases in moist districts,
where anthrax has been long endemic, that after thorough
drainage the disease has disappeared. A hot, stifling atmos-
phere, charged with electricity, is said also to favor the de-
velopment of these germs, but on direct application of elec-
tricity to the bacilli they are readily destroyed. Experi-
ments made in this direction having pi oduced highly gratify-
ing results.

Many attacks of anthrax have been (raced to trie indiscrim-
inate burial of diseased carcasses.

Pasteur claims that the spores of the bacillus are brought
to the surface by the earthworms, sometimes a year after the
carcasses have been buried; this is a disputed point, how-
ever. There are cases on record of dogs which had fed cn,
anthraxed carcasses having bitten sheep afterwards and thus-
inoculated them. Flies feeding in anthrax blood have ab-
sorbed in their probosces sufficient poison to convey the
germ to the blood of animals. Anthrax may be spread by
eating contaminated food, such as the pork, beef, mutton and.
fowls furnished from Chinatown.

ANTHRAX IN HORSES.

The disease has been known to be propagated' by
knives used to slaughter cattle And left uncleaned. It often
makes its appearance first in an enzootic and then in an epi-
zootic form. The incubation varies from a few hours to sev-
eral days.

The symptoms of anthrax in the-horse are violent muscular
tremors, free perspiration and difficolt and irregular breath-
ing. There is a total loss of muscular movement, especially
of the lumbar muscles and those of the loins. The acnte
symptoms, especially of nervous complications, abate in a
few days. The internal temperature is very high, but falls
before death. The animal is affected with a disinclination to
move, inco-orditation and loss of power in the muscles of
locomotion, and various twitchings of the muscular systpm.
There is a yellowish discharge from the noetrils, Bometimes
tinged with blood, and the nasal membrane is covered with
blood extravasations; the breath becomes fetid and the super-
ficial lymphatics swelled. The respiration becomes tumul-
tuous, the nostrils dilated, the animal foams at the month,
the temperature declines, the horse staggers at every etep,
convulsions ensue and at last the animal finds relief in death.

DEVELOPMENT OF TDMORS.

At a certain singe in the febrile symptoms there is an ex-
ternal eruption in various regions. This consists in the-

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■development of tumors— the dread malignant anthrax pus-
tules— in the interstices of the muscles in tbe loose areolar
tissue and in the lymphatic glands. They are especially met
with in the upper part of the throat, and in the lower part
of the neck behind the shoulders, on the back and in the
inguinal region. They may appear as well-rounded nodo-
sities, about the size of a walnut, and haringa pedunculated
base. Id other caseo they appear suddenly as large unde-
fined swelling?, and invade the surrounding parts. They
extend rapidly and become cold and insensible, while vesi-
cles appear on the surface. These burst quickly, discharg-
ing an irritant, serous fluid. They are filled with gas from
the decomposition of the tissues, and thus render the part
emphysematous. This is a special feature of tbe tumors of
anthrax. Sometimes the tumors appear without being pre-
ceded by any very marked symptoms, and their course is, in
.all cases, the more rapid the earlier they make their appear-
ance. They attain a large size in a short space of time, and
the surrounding tissues mortify as they become invaded.
The fever abates with the advancement of the tumors, and
the urgent symptoms vanish. In some rare cases tbe tissues
■of the tumor are suddenly absorbed and the animal recovers
again. The tumor will disappear by resolution, but gener-
ally ihe subject dies in about twelve hours.

HOW CATTLE ABE AFFECTED.

With cattle the first Bymptom is isolation, blowing, stiffness
ol the hind quarters, with elevation of temperature. In the
great Missouri Eiver outbreak the highest register of temper-
ature was 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Rumination is entirely
suspended; the inclination of the animal ib to remain in a
Xecumbent position. When standing, tbe back is arched apd
the legs stiff, the heart beats with great rapidity against the
thoracic walls and the pulse becomes feeble and irregular.
Prior to death there is a sanguineous discharge from the
anus, and in some cases a similar discharge from the nostrils;
frequently vomition occurs; there is more or less tympany
and diarrhoea present; the anus and vulva are everted and of
a dark color. Towards the fatal end the eyes sink in their
orbits and ecchymotic Bpots appear on the mucous membrane
of anus, mouth and vulva. In milch cows the first great
■symptoms are partial cessation of milk. Prior to death tbe
ears first and then the limbs grow very cold; after these
•changes come convulsions, which result in death during the
fit or the calm which follows it. The best and fattest of the
•calves always go first, especially young heifers. Some die in
a few hours, others linger for several days. The work oxen
are usually the last to become affected, but when the anthrax
giips them they succumb to the charge more readily than any
other class.

Anthrax in sheep occurs in two forms, the symptoms of
(the first being a shortened step with an inclination to lie
down and riBe frequently. They stand apart with the head
■depressed and the back arched. The contracted step is
-occasioned by pain in the bowels, as it is noticed before any
swelling occurs which would cause an impediment in the
step. The sheep with his delicate nature soon becomes a
«orry looking object, presenting a dull and dejected air.

The second form is analagous to splenic apoplexy in the
cow. The disease quickly arrives at its fulT development;
.general tremblings set in, and the animal can no longer stand;
there is profuse lachrymation, and the vision becomes very
imperfect; blood is discharged as in the cattle, aud indica-
tions of putrefaction become apparent. Death follows the
•convulsions. External tumors are rarely eeen in the sheep,
and then only about the head and udder.

Anthrax sometimes appears in the pig in the form of gloss-
anthrax, which is of an anthra cold nature. Its symptoms
are subject to some modification in the pig, though it is
most destructive to him, sparing neither the old or the young.
The porker attacked by anthrax frequently dies within
an hour after it is noted, it advancing on him so insidiously
that there are no symptoms or suspicion of the disease appar-
ent. The visible symptoms are sudden loss of appetite, general
prostration and dullness, pendant ears, prominent and hag-
igard eyes, staggering gait, highly injected mucus membrane,
rapid alterations in temperature of the body, the vomiting of
an unpleasant-looking, blood-tainted fluid, followed by death
in convulsions.

DANGER TO HUMAN LIFE.

The treatment of anthrax is always attendant with great
personal danger to thoBe in charge on account of its virulent
contagiousness. Every available antiseptic has been unavail-
ingly tried in its treatment- The only curative agent is the
constitution, which, if strong enough may resist or, indeed,
overcome, the virus.

Following are the sanitary laws adopted by the French
regarding anthrax:

1. Proprietors or possessors of animals must declare its
presence.

2. Isolate from those good in health.

3. Avoid driving to drink or pasturage.

4. Bemove the diseased and do not allow them to come in
contact with neighboring stock.

5. Mark those that are affected.

6. Do not sell to the butcher,

7. Apply an ax to those which are incurable.

8. Bury the dead in deep pits or bury them at a distance
of 200 metres from all habitation or ways of communication
arburn them.

9. Bury the litters and alimentary niatterB in deep pits or
barn them.

10. Ask proprietors to diBinfect those places which have
been occupied by the diseased (meaning sheds and corrals).

11. Forbid the consumption of animala which have ever
seen ill of anthrax.

affected, it yields to treatment. In the third or morbid
stage, an entire recovery seldom, if ever, takes place.
Originally it was thought that the disease was caused by
poisoning from eating one or other of ihe species of "Rattle-
weed." Now, it is well established tbat the disease is fre-
quently caused from eating a species of willow, some kinds
of clover-hay, and from gathering saud and gravel in eating
seed from ranges where seed forms the food.

I have been a breeder in California for thirty-eight yeara,
and have had much exgerience with Loco in horses.

I am no veterinary, nor am I familiar with scientific terms.

Tbe disease of the cows I have known for over forty years
as "Mad-itch." Mad-itch is nearly the same disease as Loco,
aDd is originated in the manifolds nf the first stomach.

Where cattle are fed stalk fodder and swine allowed to
run on the same ground, the malady is nearly certain to ap-
pear.

Hogs chew the stalks finely, suck tbe juice out of it and
spit it out in quids somewhat after the fashion of tobacco
ohewers. These quids are Soon dried by the sua and become
very light, but at the same time hard, almost as glass, that is
the fibres. In gathering food cattle use their tongues, and
these fibres are gathered by the tongue and carried to tbe
stomach where they work back into the acute angles of the
folds, become imbeded in the mucous membrane and there-
by produce inflammation which soon produces blood poison
and death, if the animal be not relieved. This disease is
frequently cured even in its advanced stages.

If any readers be interested and shall write to me, I will
gladly communicate to them special cases, symptoms,
remedies, etc., which have come under my observation. I
never charge or take pay. Very Respectfully,

J. J. Holloway.

Santa Maria; Sanna Barbara County, Cal.

Points in French Butter Making.

The People and Meats-

It goes without saying that those who make money in
growing any kind of fat stock are those who produce an ar-
ticle which meets with tbe approval of the best paying con-
sumers, is an editorial remark of tbe Stockman. Please their
fancy, and one's stock is popularized and the top of tbe
market secured. To work up to bis own DotioD of what is
good is a matter of no consequence to the producer unless
that notion tallies with tbat of the man who stands with
open purse offering a premium fur the best to be had. To
put it briefly, a certain standard must be reached if the top
of Lbs market is secured. But it must not be overlooked
tbat this standard is by no means stationary. It is an ever-
advancing measure of quality. Those who pay tbe best
prices now eat better beef than the markets afforded a gener-
ation ago. Our own observation goes to show that the choice
beef retailed to-day has never been surpassed, and certainly
has not until within recent years been equaled. One reason
why so many do not find cattle-feeding profitable in the ups
and downs of a term of years is tbat they never grow any-
thing which sells among the best. The Fame remarks are as
plainly applicable to sheep, and in a limited way to snine.

Transfer of Pure Bred Devon Cattle-
can Devon Cattle Club.

Ameri-

In a foreign paper we find the following respecting butter1
making in Normandy and Brittany, which is fall of good
suggestions: Milking takes place twice, and in most placeB
thrice, a day by milkers with carefully washed hands. All
the utensils used in the process of butter-making are very
Bimple, and they are kept scrupulously clean. The dairy is
always placed on a ground floor in a cool place facing the
north, and in a spot where water is readily accessible. Ven-
tilation is carefully looked to. The French are most partic-
ular to have their dairies as far as possible from all stables,
piggeries, etc., so aB to prevent any unpleasant effluvia reach-
ing the dairy. A thermometer is always used so that they
can churn at the same uniform temperature from 50 to 53
deg. Fahrenheit. This temperature is maintained by cooling
in Bummer and warming in winter. The skimming takes
place while the milk is perfectly sweet, and placed in stone
vessels to ripen. It is a most important thing to remember
that the sooner milk is skimmed and ripened, the more deli-
cate is the flavor of the butter, and the higher the price it
obtains in the market. The simplest of barrel churns are
mostly used, and butter cames in the least time when the
temperature is 57 deg. Fahr. In winter the churn is warmed
before the cream is poured in, and churning takes place in
the middle of the day. In summer the coolest period of the
day is selected, and the churn is half-filled with cold water
and allowed to stand for some time before using. Careful
attention having been given to the temperature and the
speed of the churn, the operation is carried on until the but-
ter has begun to come in small particle?, not larger than a
grain of mustard seed. If the operation is continued beyond
this point the small particles of butter cohere and imprison
among them small drops of butter-milk. ThiB butter-milk
can never be properly extracted from tbe butter when it once
gets in, and, as it decomposes very easily, it turns the butter
rank. The next process is that of washing the butter. The
butter-milk is drawn off and clean cold water is substituted.
Three or four tarns of the churn are given aud the water is
drawn off. This is repeated until the water comes out as
clear as when it went in. After this the butter requires only
a little consolidation with a woode.ii worker.

Danish Dairies-

Albert 1922, from Preston Atwood to John Minor, Rox-
bury, Ct.

Mollie 7975. from Thompson Beardsley to Wm. M. Allen,
New Milford, Pa.

Tom Scott 4561. from A. F. Brouson to Elijah M. Wool-
worth, Champion, N. Y.

Florance 5770, Nellie 5771, Springtide 7732, Jennie 7733,
from J. T. & H. L. Burnside to William Houck, West Rich-
mondville, N. Y.

Settler 4396, from J. T. & H. L. Burnside to H. A. Webster,
Maple Valley, N. Y.

Royal Prize 4458, from Jonathan Hoag to Rev. A. J. Day,
Greenwich, N. Y.

Don Carlos 4145, from Jonathan Hoag to F. E. Starr, New
Milford, Ct.

Glitter 6935, from S. S. James to G. C. Atwood, Herrick-
viile, Pa.

Blair Bill 4436, from R. A. Love to General Johnson
Hagood, Barnwell, C. H., S. C.

Fully Beauty 48S2, Fan Faultless 4887, Silvery 7976. from
C. W. Mills to T. W. Hardy, Artesia, Miss.

Bill Arp 3658, Haidee F. 5986 from C. W. Mills to John R.
Skipwith, Wilson, La.

Napoleon 4542, from Albert E. Norton to Julius W. Yale,
Meriden, Ct.

Linwood Chief 3152 from Flora II. 3388, from B. S. Rus-
sell to Thompson Beardsley, Roxbury, Ct.

Flora II. 3388, from Carolies Tucker, Executrix, to B. S.
Russell, Woodbury, Ct.

Albert 1922, from Charles S. Tuttle to Preston Atwood,
Water town, Ct. F. W. Reed, Secretary.

Successful Breeding.

Loco.

Editor Breederand Sportsman: —In your issue of August
J5th I was interested by the article "Loco PoiBon." Re-
:ently the Examiner speaks of the same malady. The Ex-
iminer also speaks of a disease in cows, alluded to again in
rour issue of the 22nd ult. as the "Retuluma Cow Disease."

aving had much experience with both, I endeavor to offer
i few of the many observations I have made, with both
liBeases.

The disease of horses known as Loco, originates in the
toinach. The brain affection is a symptom merely, which
ometimos does not appear, and may properly be termed
he "chronic form."

In the first stage of the disease the brain is not affected.
ipei' The primary affection is of the membranes of the Blomach.
Che brain iB involved by distension caused by a super-abund-
tnce of blood flowing to that organ, caused by the irritation
tf the stomach. In the more advanced stages, after the
wain has been highly inflamed, serum is deposited in the
Htain cavity, and partial paralysis ensues.

The disease in its inception, iB easily cured. In its more
.dvanced Btage, or when the animal appears most violently

The British Foreign Office has just published a report of
great practical interest about dairy farming in Denmark:

In 1887 there were 900,000 cows in the different Danish
dairy farms, divided among 150,000 owners, and the total
annual export of butter, which averaged 19,000,000 pounds
between 1877 and 1882, rose to 32,000,000 in 1886 and 45,000, -
000 in 1887. This notable increase is attributed in great
measure to the rapid increase of the use of the cantrifueal
cream separators, of which there are Baid to be 2,200 in daily
use. Not the least striking movement is the extension of the
co-oDerative system to dairy farming. At present there are
said'to be 200 co-operative dairies, treating tbe milk of from
5,000 to 6,000 cows daily. Mr. Inglis appends the rules of
one of these dairies, in which the terms of membership, the
mode of withdrawal, the quality of the milk, and state in
which a member is to deliver it at the central dairy, the
winter feeding of the cows, the appointment and duties of
directors, and various other matters are provided for. It is
said that the system of paying for milk according to the
quality of cream contained in it, which was introduced in
18S6. in eight dairies, has proved an excellent means of

Success in breeding depends quite as much upon close
attention to all the details of management as upon anything
else. The herd or flock, it must be admitted, is rather a
jealous mistress and is apt to earn dividends somewhat in
proportion to the degree of care bestowed upon it. The
greatest breeders of all limes have been men passionately
fond of their animals, and it must be conceded that where
"the inspiration of enthusiasm" is wanting the chance o*
pronounced soccess are not especially brilliant. Of Thos.
Bates it has been written: "Those who have strolled with
him in his pastures can recall how the cows and even the
young heifers would lick hiB hand and seem to listen to every
gentle word and keen comment, as if they penetrated its
import;" and another writer says: "The enjoyment of his
life was in his cow pastures, which were generally visited
once or twice a day, and the history and points of each ani-
mal made known to any visitor, as it came up to have its
head rubbed. Ou these occasions he was in the habit of
manipulating the animals all over, pressing them geDtly with
his fingers, thereby to detect unevenness or want of quality
in any particular part and guard against tbe patchy appear-
ance that so many Shorthorns exhibit, being overloaded in
one place and bare in another." It is this personal attach-
ment to the animals under one's charge that insures that
degree of thought and attention inseparable from success;
and while in the case of the herder or feeder such feeling
may sometimes resnlt in overburdening Borne favorite beast
with the good things of the granary, and lead likewise to
some display of temper upon the part of tbe faithful attend-
ant when a "pet is beaten in a show-yard, yet it is the
absence of such intimate relations— much oftener met witn
than the opposite condition — tbat in a great measure explains
the indifferent results attained by some people in the breed-
ing oE improved livestock. Periods of gtneral depression,
such as most breeders have passed through of late, are espec-
ially apt to wean the more tickle-minded from their attach-
ment to the members of the herd or flock, but it is during
just such times that the deepest interest in their welfare will

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awakening interest m the quality of the milk, and m making J™ proportionate reward. Stay bv your good
fftrmpM more careful. Farmers go through a course of i ""UB *"*«""*" f_f .„_,_: j.-*I * * JT *i£* *«

farmers more careful. Farmers go through
instruction in testing the fatty qualities of milk, and many of
the younger dairy hands attend the five months' course of
instruction at tbe Ladalund Farm, Official tables relating to
the winter feeding, consumption, produce per cow, cost of
such Droduce, and prices realized are given in the report, and
"give" an idea cf the minute care with which every faot is
registered and tabulated in a Danish farm." M. Boggild, in
the official report in question, expresses the opinion that no
more than one pound daily, per cow, of any kind of oilcake
should be used; sunflower cake in small quantities is one of
the cheapest foodB known, but if more than half a pound is
given the butter may acquire a peculiar sweet and greasy
flavor. Cotton-seed cake is not much used; carrots are the
best root fodder, and it i3 believed that in future swedeB and
other turnips will be but sparingly used. M. Inglis has
investigated certain depreciatory remarks in Eoglish papers
on the quality of Danish butter are due to the great care
devoted to its production, and to the beneficial influence
exercised by the co-operative dairies, whioh lay down stand-
ards, and an English judge at the recent Copenhagen exhibi-
tion emphatically asserts the purity of Danish butter and the
utter absence of adulteration on the part of the farmer. The
report contains plateB representing the ground plan of a
working dairy at the exhibition, a section of the cream separ-
ator most in use in Denmark, and other testing and separat-
ing appliances.

things, study your business closely, modify your practice to
meet altered conditions, and time maybe safely trusted to do
the rest. Neglect never yet lifted a mortgage or bettered a
bank account, aud just now the thrifty breeder will bestir
himself to see that provision is made for carrying the live
stock properly through tbe wiDter months. Feed is cheap,
it is true; but it is never bo low as to justify a reliance upou
corn alone aB taking tha place of reasonable shelter from cold
and inclement weather. Now is a good time to look to this.
— Breeder's Gazette.

Judging from the number of big-jawed oattle this fall, the
disease must be increasing in the country. Nearly a car
load was shipped into San Francisco some weeks since, but
fortunately the health officer found them and they were con-
demned. The meanest thing in connection with this ship-
ment is the fact of their having been gathered up by a ship-
per because they could be bought cheap, and then offered to
the public as healthy food. The man who offered these
diseased cattle on the market is just as guilty as if he had
succeeded in Belling them, and a number of persons had
become infected and death-smitten by tbeir consumption.
He tried to accomplish this, and the laws should be ao frame1
as to permit his punishment in a degree corresponding wii
the magnitude of the attempted crime.— Cheyenne Joum ■

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Closing of Entries and Dates of Fairs.

ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAIB.

Sept 28, Bay District, S F. Oct 6 to 27 inclusive

(Free for all closes September 15 .

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PAXHEMS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, Becond payment S3i 0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 .In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In tw^-year-old ' ' "

Aug. 7tb, third paymraent 50 Occident Stake, 1888.

Thirty days before date of trotting SU0 Stanford Stake, 1888.

Ban Francisco, - Saturday, Oct. 27, 1888.

Btamboul, 2:14 3-4.

upper turn. Give him a chance, Mr. Rose. Leave him
until the track becomes settled after the Blood-Horse
meeting has come to a close, and it may be that another
fastest on record will be marked to the credit of Cali-
fornia. Quien Sabe?

A quarter of a seccnd does not appear to be much of a
lowering of a record to people who are not fully posted
in trotting affairs, but when it comes to taking that from
as fast a rate as 2:15, it has a good deal of significance.
In the case of Stamboul it has a peculiar bearing. His
fastest previous mile was made at Los Angeles, and some
a~e apt to be sceptical when "Time" is the question.
He was at home, people argued, and not unlikely that
favoritism influenced those who took the official time.
This is thoroughly disposed of, and more than that clearly
demonstrated that he is capable of further reduction-
His race of the previous Saturday was sure to take away
the fine edge of his speed. As is stated elsewhere the
track was deep, and a horse with such action as Stam-
boul is gifted with, is not adapted to show the best on
heavy ground. "With only three days intervening there
was not time to recover fully, and the muscles couli net
have regained elasticity after being so severely tried-
Then, too, the training for so important a race as the
National was not what would have been given for a fast
mile, and we have not the least hesitancy in predicting
that if he is left in Hickok's hands a few weeks longer
that he will make the -mile fast enough to place him very
close, if not in the front of trotting stallions.

Eegarding the time announced we are enabled to say
that it cannot be questioned. "We were in the press stand
immediately over the wine, and our watch marked
f mrteen and two-fifths. The track was in good shape
Hickok thought it a trifle too hard, but in our opinion it
was just right. The day was not as favorable as many
of the October days in California, there being a strong
wind which retarded the horse in coming around the

Sunol, 2:20 1-2, Palo Alto Belle, 2:28 1-2

Two graud two-year-olds, one the bright star of the
r nting firmament. Some years ago, writing of t' e
wonderful performance of Wildflower, sb- was given the
foremost place in the trotting calendar. There were
good reasons for this rating, and now there are still
better for placing Sunol on the throne. Maud S. has
the first place by a second and a quarter. Wildflower
had a whole handful of these minute fragments of a
minute the best of her age, and now after the lapse of so
many yearj every effort made to surpass 2:21, the best
that evsn Kenlucky-bred colts could do is two and a half
seconds behind the time made by Sunol. Granting that
1£ taken from 2:10 is a huge subtraction when the rime
of a two-year-old is lowered from 2:21 to 2:20^, it will
bear comparison. One-quarter of a second will be a
grand drop from 2:08$. but should a youngster of the
class of Wildflower or Sunol meet with a fair share of
good luck, it certainly seems that it is only a question of
good luck that it should be made. A virulent distemper
destroyed the chances of Wildflower, and there have
been mishaps to others of the Palo colts which had a
fair show to rival the Empress of the tracks.

But there are reasons beside a half second, the best
r ;cord to rate Sunol the superior of Wildflower. Although
the latter had a remarkably speedy formation, we con-
sider Sunol of still higher form. In fact, it is difficult
to pick a fault in the make-up of the handsome filly, and
from all points of view she is very nearly a model. As
her portrait will be given as soon as our artist can make
tie sketch, there is no necessity for amplification on this
s -ore. Form being one of the main points in trotters as
well as race-horses, superiority iu that respect is a grand
"pull," but if anything of still greater importance is the
breeding. We shall not offer a word which can be con-
sidered derogatory to the well-earned reputation of the
St. Clairs. That rests on too solid a foundation to be
shaken, but rubies are no less valuable if diamonds are
rated above them, and there are good grounds for giving
the preference to Sunol when the objective point is to
"beat the record." That record is held by a mare which
is of similar blood line3. Both by eons of Rysdyk's
Hambletonian, both having thoroughbred granddatns
The granddam of Maud S. by Boston, the granddam of
Sunol by Lexington, a Bon of Boston.

Tbtn again the second on the list, Jay-Eye See is also
by a son of HamMetouiau and bis granddam a thorough-
bred mare by L?xinglon. Given a greater degree ol
speed than either of these bad at the same day, only a
second a half behind what Jay-Eye-See bad when two
years oMer, with form equally as good if not better,
blood which is so closely allied as to be practically the
same, and certainly it is not extravagant to expect a
better showing when there are fully matured powers.

Palo Alto Belle had the disadvantage of trotting on
the day the National was decided, and as heretofore
stated the track was far from being at its best to make
.fast time upon. Still 2:28^ is a great mark for a two
year old. Eegarding her breeding it is sufficient to say
that she is by Electioneer, her dam Beautiful Bells
The family has gained such high renown that it would
appear as though we underrated the intelligence of our
readers to amplify upon it and it is not at all in accord-
ance with our feelings to confine the consideration to the
short space available now.

Out of School

After the long confinement occasioned by the tribula-
latious attendant on getting ready for the National, we
feel like a schoolboy with the long holiday before him.
Strong was the feeling to play truant while thecircuit was
progressing and now that the embargo has been re-
moved it is still difficult to settle to work.

There are a hundred interesting topics to discuss, a
whole lot of grand youngsters to write about, and some
of the older division which are well worthy of special
commendation. Yolo Maid, Adonis, Gold L -af a
brigade of sidewheelers bred and reared upon California
soil that defy the world, and for promising trotters the
crop is a grand one. Sunol, Direct, Margaret S., Gos.
siper, Vesolia, Balkan, Strathway, Redwood, Alfred H.,
etc. , etc.

Ben Ali, 2:22.
In the Bummary of the race between Ben Ali and
Maggie E. the time of the latter, 2:19$, was credited to
the son of Patchen. Although in the account of the
heats the time was correctly stated, while it could not
mislead careful observors, it is as well to correct it now.

The Na'iooal Decided-
The National Trotting Stallion Stakes has now become
a part of t he history of trotting eveirs, and a prominent
chapter it will be in the volume. In many respects it is
worthy cf extended notice. It was the largest trotting
stake ever opened for ire^-for-all stallions. There were
t te greatest number of nominations of entire horses ever
known. For the first time in trotting annals six stal-
lions were named with records inside of 2:20, with
another only a quarter of a second behind that figure.
Ot the ni:ie nominations seven were bred in California.
We have written so much in relation to the race and the
horses engaged in it, that a repetition in that direction
mi^ht be tiresome. Still there are notable featmei
which it will not be prober to pass. Never in our
knowledge has there been so much bad luck in the same
number of hoi ses in one season. Of the nine nomina-
tions seven went wn ng. The disastrous fire at Palo Alto
was the death of R-xford, and this young horse was ft
great deal faster than anyone outside of the stable was
aware. Dawn had a leg which prevented him from
trotting last year, and early in this season it was seen;
that he must be laid up. Before the second payment
became due he was "fired and blistered." Jim Mul-
venna, from some unknown cause, developed so much,
temper that he had to be thrown out of training, and
this wonderfully "speedy" horse was counted out. That
Palo Alto would have been a dangerous competitor had
he come to the post all right, no one of the least candcr*
can gainsay. Never a four-year-old which gained so
much distinction as he did in his campaign of 1886, and
even the brilliant series of victories, was not up to the
mark of what he had shown in private. The four named
were disabled before the second payment became due.
After the first of September Director and Guy Wilkea
met with such serious mishaps that the final payment in,
the stake was not made. Guy Wilkes trotted two races
winning the first, owing to his competitors being of
"little account" on the day of trotting. A fourth heat
in 2:24, and a fifth in 2:25 for that claBS of horses is suf-
ficient proof. A far better race was his second, in which
he was beaten, and from that it r as hoped that he would
display his old form when the 20th of October came.
What the ailment was appears to be in doubt.

His owner claimed after the race was decided, that he
could have started and won. Weie that the case, he
missed the grandest opportunity of his life, but this view
will not be shared by others where prejudices do not
mislead their judgment. In our opinion it was the beut
race ever trotted in California, and for that matter, the
best race ever trotted by stallions iu any country.
Without taking into consideration the slowness of the
track, four such heats were never made by entire horses*
the plural being used as Woodnut is entitled to within a
fraction of as much glory as Stamboul. If Mr. Corbitt
is sincere in his expressed belief he displayed a whole
plume of white feathers in not permitting his horse to-
start.

It was a sad disappointment to the many admirers of
Director that he was incapacited from starting. He was-
doing well up to the time of making second payment,
and not until the Tuesday before the race did Mr. Salis-
bury lose hope. Iu what was intendtd to be the last
work previous to the race he wreuched his shoulder and
that so badly as to preclude thoughts of hU participat-
ing.

And now for the starters. Supererogatory to say much
in addition to what his already been presented about
Stamboul, and yet there are additions which could net
be passed without doing him injustice. Unjust to the
horse and, furthermore, unjust to the man who had him
in charge for two weeks preceding the race. We regard
the race as the best he has shown, not even excepting,
the Los Angeles performance, although the time of that
was faster. As has been intimated the track was slow.
The fast time made by Sunol the day before might mis-
lead those who were not aware of the difference. Fri-
day the loose dirt was scraped away from the inside and
deposited further out. The track was watered Friday
night and harrowed to quite a depth Saturday forenoon.
Even the inside position was soft, beyond that it was ao>
deep that the horses Bank half the depth of their hoofij.
Stamboul glides along without much bending of knees
and hocks, and at no tim • in the first heat could he get
on even terms with Woodnut, although his driver mad)
every effort. Although Woodnut's action is better
adapted for heavy ground, wheu iu the second heat
Stamboul got the pole and forced him to the second place
from the fence, he was at a disadvantage. Mr. Hickok
informed us that he realized the importance of better
"footing," and that to win the race he must secure the
firmest ground.

There was a regular volley of dirt thrown by the
leading horses, and when that is the case the track must
be slow. In relation to the training and driving. His
former mentor, WaKer Maben is worthy of all the credit

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of making a fast trotter of Stamboul. From colthood
to the present time he has handled him. He has taught
the colt a rate of speed which approaches the phenom-
enal, and has piloted him in races which required a high
order of skill as a reinsman. But it could scarcely be
expected that a young man, however skilful, could cope
with a trainer and driver of the experience of Hickok.
Joined to that experience is acuteness in all pertaining
to trotting horses. Mr. Hickok had an opportunity to
study the horse before he took him in charge. He had
been beaten by him, had turned the tables and his quick
perception caught at the causes for Stamboul's defeats.
With this knowledge be adopted a system which proved
to be correct. Familiar as we are with the talent which
Hickok has displayed, as our acquaintance covers a
quarter of a century, and rating him as one of the fore-
most masters of the profession, we were not prepared to
see such an exhibit. He may have sacrificed a portion
of the great speed which Stamboul possesses, that is
speed for a brash, but wheu a horse finishes by trotting
the last quarter of a mile in 32£ seconds, that is better
than going "round the first turn" or up the backstretch
at a higher rate. At all events, Stamboul must now be
accredited with the valuable quality of "rating." This
was not only shown in the National, but still more
Btrougly exemplified in his match against time. First
quarter in 33}, half in 1:07, second quarter 33^ seconds,
a break in the third made this the slowest of the four,
34 seconds, and the home quarter in 33£ seconds. Had
it net been foe the break, the third quarter would, in all
probability, have been as fast aB the second. Hereafter
we will present the changes made in training Stamboul,
as it will be a lesson worthy of consideration.

As was predicted some time ago the second in the race.
Woodnut, gained nearly as much credit as the winner.
"We rank his last race as a superior performance to that
when he beat Guy Wilkes and Stamboul at Sacramento.
The glamour of success is apt to overshadow everything
else, and the horse which comes to the winning score
first absorb all the enconiums. Not having witnessed
the contest for "The Grand," we are not in a position to
write authoritatively on that point, but in The National
had a better opportunity than any other observer to
come to a proper conclusion. In the first heat when
Woodnut secured the pole Stamboul could not overcome
the advantage. In the Becond heat he had enough the
worst of the start to lose that advantage before fifty
yards were coverpd and when he essayed to beat Stam-
boul up the backstretch the heavy going held him back.
The gap he closed on the homestretch when that quarter
was trotted so fast, proves how "speedy" he was, and
the persistency with which he hung to his competitor
demonstrated his "game." Beaten by so little, "a short
head," who shall say that the glory of that heat did not
belong to him? He Btruggled valiantly to the end.
When nearing the half mile post in the last heat he
threw off a quarter boot, and we could see that it was a
hindrance as he fell back when the boot came off and
did not regain his stride until he had lost a good deal of
ground. Whatever has been said heretofore it cannot be
claimed that he did not trot fairly all through the race.
There are other features which will be discussed in the
future.

We have little to say about Antevolo at present. Here-
after a full account of his troubles will be given, as we
hrid that the lesson will be of great value to those who
are unfortunate enough to meet with similar mishaps.
We may be pardoned for exulting over the fact that he
was the only horse engaged in the race which "had a
leg" and started in it. From all we can learn Dawn is
the only one which was as seriously affected, as it is well
known that an injury to a hind leg in a trotter is a
greater drawback than a like injury to the anterior
limb. Our main anxiety was to start him and that de-
sire has been gratified. Furthermore the "bad leg" is
no worse than before, though the "well leg" "filled"
from doing the work of both. As the tendons do not
appear to be involved we hope that it will be transient.
T*vo accounts are published, that of our reporter being
supplemented by the Chronicle acoeunt in order to give
oar readers a statement which would not be liable to the
charge of favoritism.

We aho append the first great stallion trot that of 1860
thinking it will be of interest in connection with this:

pushed in the fir=t heat invariably falls back in subsequent
ones. We were therefore somewhat surprised on reaching
the ground to find Allen decidedly the favorite at 5 to 4.

Both uoises in li ubs, coats and condition generally, looked
all that could be desired, but we remarked at least three bar
shoes among the two. Neither of them however, showed any
signs of teuderness, but Patchen did not seem so quick on his
feet as Allen. He has inched, a most deceitful way of going,
slipping over the ground with long, low strides, so that it re-
quires a practiced jadpe of pace to appreciate his speed.
Both horses W6re driven nearly two miles to "warm up,"
and the magnificent action of the lit'.le Morgan made him
Btill more a favorite, 100 to 60 beiDg offered in some cases
The track was a bit heavy ; owing to this and the day there
was a general disposition to bet ngainBt very fast time. We
believe no one dared t> predict anything better than 2:26.

Tallmanjheld the ribbons over Patchen, and drove him with
perfeottict and skill. PfeiffVr handled Allen capitally, but
struck us as being at least, a stone over-weight, which is
more than a little horse can afford to give away to a big one.
Ethan drew the pole, and at a quarter past three, after one
false start, tbey [ o": off for the

FIRST HEAT.

Allen outfooted Patchen from the score and took a lead of
two lengths to the quartet in 37 sec, Patchen then closed
up a little, but could not quite reach Allen's wheel. The lit-
tle horse passed the half-mile post a clear length ahead in
1:12, and preserved the Bame lead all through the third quar-
ter, but as they turned in the homestretch Patchen lapped
him. At the drawgate Ethan went up, and though he caught
quiokly, as he generally does, the Jersey horse was already a
half a length ahead, and at the distance had increased his ad-
vantage to a length. Tallman now took his horse in hand and
drew the thing vtr>- fine, for Ethan made a magnificent
spurt at ih? finish, and was only beaten out the score by a
neck. Time, 2:25, remarkably good considering the day and
the track.

Second heat. — 2 to 1 on Patchen. Time betting as low as
2:23 : why, we couldn't see, unless Patchan was to go for the
fun of the thing, since it was clear Allen could never drive
him to that time. After three false starts they got off, Patch-
en making play from the score this time at a tremendous
pace and leading a length to the quarter in 36 sec. Allen
then closed np a little, but before reaching the half-mile pole
Fatohen let out a link and opened the daylight. Time, 1:11,
JuBt after passing the half-mile pole Allen broke and Patchen
led two lengths round the last turn. Inside the drawgate the
little horse broke again, and Patchen sailed right away
from him, winning by four lengths, in 2:24.

Third heat — Dollars to Dimes, and no takers. A number
of false starts, Allen scoring faster than Patchen. At last
they got a beautiful send off, and trotted together to the first
turn, after which Patchen opened out and led to the quarter
in 37 seconds, a full length. Just before the half mile post
Allen broke and lost four lengths. The race was now "all
over but shouting." Patchen passed the post in 1:13 and
went over the last half mile at his leisure, but Btill widening
the gap and coming in the easiest of winners in 2:29. Thus
ended the capital trot. The big horse has covered himself
with glory; he never made a skip in the three heats, and
could evidently have shown two seconds better time if called
on. Should he win the remaining two matches in equa'ly
good style, he need not fear any horse, mare, or gelding in
the country, save always the unapproachable Flora,

SUMMARY.
Wednesday, May 1G, 1S60. Match for S2,OO0, mile heats, best 3 in 5
in harness.

D. Tallman's b h Geo. M. Pj-tchen Ill

D. Pfeiffer's b h Ethan Allen 2 2 2

Time, 2;25, 2:24, 2:29,

The First Great Trot of the Season-

Geo. M. i*atchen and Ethan Alien Patclien Victorious

The anxiously looked for meeting of theBe two famous stat-
ions came off at the Union Course. L. I., on Wednesday, the
16th inBt.

The day was overcast and chilly for the season, and the at-
tendance, though large, not quite equal to what we had ex-
pected ; the crowd possibly numbered from four to five thous-
and persons. For several days previous to the trot the
Patchen party had been very confident. There assurance
was based first on the report of a private trial in which the
Jersey horse had gone a quarter in 33 sec. ; and secondly 03
the conviction that he could stay, as well as go, whereas Al-
jen is ii itoriously unable to improve on bis own time, and if

Eureka Jocky Club— A Grave Error.

A mistake which would have been serious had there
not been time to correct it was in giving the time of the
closing of the entries of the Eureka Jockey Club, Sept.
15th, and the error led to throwing out the "ad" as dead-
The cause of the mistake it is unnecessary to scrutinize,
and the redeeming quality is that the remedy is within
reach. "We learn from the Secretary, Mr. Cohn, that
the prospects for the fall meeting could not be better.
List week nine horses came from Oregon, and there
will be a large contingent from this section. The track
has been greatly improved Rince the July meeting, turns
raised to a grade of three-quarters of an inch to the foot,
eight inches of loam put on, and to insure proper quar-
ters for the horses 18 new box stalls built.

Entries to Eureka Jockey (lab dose October 1 5th.

Errors Corrected .

tains several gross misrepresentations. The statements in
dispute are as folkws:

"The fall meeting of the Washington Park Jockey Club is a
thing of the past, and no one seems to be more thank-
ful than the Executive Committee. It hashed a num-
ber of difficulties and annoyances to contend against, and in
the face of them all has done remarkably well. The meetiog
has not been a pronounced success, and it is more than tike
ly that Chicago haB s en the last of fall racing, at least for
some time to come.

There is no denying that the continued runniDg at the
West Side Park has hurt the older organization, but then it
is doubtful that even if the former had cloBed its gates
whether the latter woold have been a Bnccess or not. The
people of this vicinity have had too muoh of racing this year,
and that fact is well recognized by the Washington Park peo-
ple, who are beginning to look around for a remedy. The
question has been discussed on all sides, and a number of
different solutions have been offered, bat the most favorable
as well as the most feasible one BeemB to be the getting of the
Legislature to pass a law limiting racing in Illinois to thirty
days during the year on any one track.

The club directors held a meeting for the express purpose
of wrestling with this question, and came to the conclusion
that their only salvation would lie in having such a law
passed. There is not mnch doubt but what it can be tone,
and before the raciDg season of 1889 is opened, an ordinance
will be seen upon the statute books prohibiting more than
thirty days' racing in the State of Illinois on aDy one track.
Such a law will be thankfully received by the better element
of racing circles in this locality, and they will do all in their
power to have it passed.

At the same meeting it was practically decided to discon-
tinue the fall meetings of the club for the present, and the
programme for the year 1889 was formally agreed upon. This
calls for a summer meeting commencing on June 22d and
ending on July 24th, with an average of five races to be run
every week day between those two dates."

The Executive Committee had no difficulties or annoy-
ances to face in connection with the autumn meeting of the
Washington Park Club, as the meeting was a most harmoni-
oub one from its commencement to itB conclusion. From a
financial standpoint it was a success, and the statement that
Chicago has seen, in all probability, the last of fall racing,
has no authority except the anonymous scribe who wrote the
letter. The directors of the Washington Park Club have
held no meeting to discuss the feasibility of asking the Legis-
lature to pass a law limiting racing in Illinois to thirty days
on any one track. The subject has not been discussed
formally or informally by either the officers, raciog Btewards
or the Board of Directors. The only meeting of the Board
which has been held since the close of the autumn meeting
was called specially to consider the programme for the sum-
mer meeting of 1889, and one of the by-laws expressly stipu-
lates that the Board can only discuss the question for which
they have been called together. The programme for the
summer meeting of 1889 was the only subject which the
racing stewards laid before the Board, and we have excellent
authority for saying that neither before the meeting or after
its close was the subject of past or future autumn meetings or
legislative enactments mentioned at all. The paragraph is
almost wholly a fabrication of fancy and falsehood.

We are under obligations to The Horseman for correcting
errors which appeared in a communication published Octo-
ber 6th in this paper. It had an air of candor and inasmuch
aB we join in the views of the writer, that continuous racing
day after day for months at a time is detrimental to the
sport, supposed that the meeting at Washington Park had
been injured by that on the west side. We are pleased to
learn, however, that the late meeting was successful in every
way, and suppose that the error, in that respect, came from
the summer meeting being superior. Such an immense af-
fair as the summer exhibition proved to be is likely to make
others of less magnitude smaller than the really are, and the
comparison is scarcely fair. Il is hardly within the scope of
legislative action to limit the time for a race meeting, bat if
Chicago has the same drawbacks to horse Bports which ere
felt here, the limitation of betting and pool-sales would be a
move in the right direction.

In all probabilit^Jhe errors came from associating ontBide
talk with the actcti of the directors, and that there was a
good deal of heat' was evident from the telegrams received by
the daily papers.

We copy the whole bo that our readers can understand the
exact situation:

It is not often that onr California contemporary, the
Bbeder and Sfobtsman, gets imposed upon by false in-
formation, but in its issue of October 6th it publishes a let-
ter frcm Chicago, under date of September 15th, which con-

COREESPONDENCE.

Ben AH is being credited in the Eastern press with a rec-
ord of 2:19§. The Breeder and Sportsman does so also in
summary of race (page 228) although in preceding descrip-
tion the time named is given to Maggie E. Would it not be
as well to call attention to the error before it goes any
further? Subscriber.

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco. Gentlemen: —
I received several letters to-day from different horsemen, ask-
ing how it was that the Breeder and Sportsman stated in
their issue of the 13th inBt., that the entries for our Fall
races closes ou the loth inst., while the advertisement states
on the 15th of November. Furthermore I was very much
surprised that this week's issue did not have our advertise-
ment in it. We notice also that dates of meetings and clos-
ing of entries of the same is placed on the top of your edi-
torial column, but that ours haB been omitted. Please at-
tend to and correct the errors, and make mention of it in your
editorial of next issue. Our fall meeting we expect to be a
great success, from entries received so far, and horses at
present here in training last week. Nine horses arrived
overland from Oregon. Our track has been placed iu good
condition, far better than what it was last July. Eight
inches of loam has been put around the entire track, and
the tnrns raised three-fourth inches to the foot, also 18 new
box stalls have been put in, making enough to accommodate
75h(rsef. Yours truly,

Eureka, Cal., October 23, 1888. Harry Cohn\

Answers to Correspondents.

Qr.e«tiona answered only through tbeBe columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer's name cannot receive attention.

Reader, Yuma, Arizona.

Six prizes raffle. Six prizes. The highest throw take first
prize; the next highest throw takes the second prize; third
take third prize, and bo on, till all six prizes are won.
No. 14 throw, 43 the highest number.
No. 16 throw, 43 the highest number.
No. 20 throw, 42 the next number.
Who won the first prize and who won the second prize?
AnBv/er. — Those having 43 take first and second, and may
either divide or shake off.

Santa Maria, Cal.

Please eend me the pedigree of Doty, giving color, year of
foaling, etc.

AuBwer— Doty, b g, foaled 186—, by Challenge, dam a
pacing mare, pedigree not traced. Record 2:21, made at San
Jose, Cal., October 3, 1878. He has to his credit twenty-two
heats inside of 2:30.

Sacramento, Cal.

"Will you please give us all the information you can, or the
source where we can get it, about the horse Prince Rockwell.
Who owns him? Where is he now? What races did ho
run? etc.

Answer.— We do not know this horse. Can any
readers give this information9

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Oct. 27

A Great Match Race.

A big match race has been arranged to be trotted on Wed-
nesday, October 24th, S 1,000 a corner, the winner to take
the whole purse. Each party has pnt np $500 forfeit, in
Secretary E. A. Tipton's hands. Bowerman Bros, enter
Hinda "Wilkes; Col. K. G. Stouer, Baron Wilkes, and B. J.
Tracy, Bermuda. Other races have been arranged for the
same day. Axtell will attempt to beat his two-year-old record
of 2:23. Angelina will try to beat 2:26, and Bessemer to beat
hie pacing record 2:15. With a good day aud a good track
this promises to be a great days sport, aDd cannot fail to
attract a large attendance. — Ky. Stock Farm,

Mr. J. B. Porter has purchased of Huntley & Clark,
Riverside Stock Farm, Helena. Montana, Gilsey bay colt
foiled I8S6, sired by Kentucky Volunteer, 2:32. First dam,
Aurora, by Ben Lomond, 2:27. Second dam, Illinois Maid,
by Advance, son of Volunteer, Price $750.

THE RIFLE

Shell Mound.

The tine weather on Sunday last attracted a large number
of marksmen to the Shell Mound range, and the sharp crack
of the rifle was heard on all sides until dusk obscured the
target.

The Independent Rifles held their regular annual picnic
and shoot. Besides the regular yearly medals, a great many
valuable prizes were shot for, the scores made by the win-
ners being given below:

G Miller 4 4 5 4 4—21

H. Meyer 4 4 3 4 6— U0

A. H. S-nith 3 4 4 5 4-20

H. Tonnemacber 4 4 5 3 5— '.0

Lieutenant Stouder S 4 3 5 4—19

Dr. V. Cbaigneau 4 24 1 4—18

J. Hensing 4 4 4 y 3-18

J. F.iltinga 3 3 5 2 5—18

H. Feige 4 3 4 5 2-13

The judges of the prizes made the attached scores:

Captai n Klein 3 4 44 5—20

L. Haake 3 4 5 4 4—20

F. A.Kuhls 4 5 4 5 2— 20

0. Thierbacb 4 4 3 4 4—19

Dr. McCarthy 4 0 4 6 4—19

D. Dunker 3 b 4 3 2—15

D. Spencer ■ 3 3 3 0 3—12

Company F of the Fifth Infantry held their regular
monthly shoot for medals, making the subjoined soores:

Corporal Cobbledick 4 4 5 5 4—22

Sergeant Hunt 4 4 5 5 2— 2q

Q. Short 3 4 4 4 4— 19

Corporal Parsons S 4 4 4 3— lg

Sergeant Hayes 2 6 4 3 4 — ]g

J. Morrison 6 3 2 4 4 — la

Corporal Withern 4 3 4 3 3— 17

G. A. Tyrell 6 0 4 4 3 — lA

A. Bungle 2 0 4 2 4— la

Company F Second Artillery, made the attached scores:

Captain White SCO yds— 4 43344330 3—32

Sergt F.L. Brown 600 yds— 5 33344243 3—34

L. C. Arnold 500 yds— 2 04244443 5—32

Capt. White 200 yds— 2 44354435 4—38

Sergt. F. L. Brown 200 yde-4 03040144 4—27

Sergt. F. Brown 200 yds— S 40443643 3-33

L. C. Arnold 200 yds— 3 44343536 3— 38

Reed 200 yds— 4 0 3 3 3 0 3 3 3 3-24

Foge 200 yds— 5 4343 4344 4—38

The German Fusileers, at their monthly shoot for medals,
made the attached scores:

O Pattberg 4 34445433 4—38

H. Weitz 324 343 5 4 5 3-32

A. Scbarfenberg 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3—30

W. Eicher 3 4 2 4 33 3 3 3 4—32

Battery A of the Second Artillery made the following:

Ciptain Sime 4 4 5 3 4— SO

W. J. Spotts 3, 4 4 2 0-13

Lieutenant Berry 4 ft 2 4 0 — 10

Private Bebneman 5 4 4 3 0—16

Sacramento.

G Company and a squad from A shot over the Twelfth
Street range at Sacramento on Sunday last. "What'B the
matter with our Captain?" said a member of G. "He's— all —
right, — you bet," came from all hands, when they sized up
his score of 45. Lieutenant Mott made one three-shot, and
scored 44. Flaherty was only one behind the Captain, getting
four boil's-eyes. The score was as follows:

Captain Hall 4 4 4 6 5 4 4 5 5 6—45

Lieutenant Sheehan 3 3454S646 4—42

Lieutenant Mott 5 55634445 4—44

Sergeant Zittinger 4 54454444 4—41

Sergeant Lowell 4 63444444 4—40

Corporal Kern 6 4445464G 3—43

Corporal Giffen 4 44444431 6 — 10

Private Baker 5 4 4 6 4 4 4 3 i 4—41

Private Hasting 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3—40

Private Flaherty 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 6 6 4-44

Private Coyne 4 34344466 4-40

Private Sheehan 3 5 3564644 6—43

Private Tbieloahr 4 33444444 4—38

Prlvafe Nutie 6 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 4 5—41

Private Rutherford 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4—36

Private Sheehan 4 46444344 3—39

Private (ioodwJn 3 44433344 4—30

Private Storchman 6 44433444 4—40

POOL SHOOTING.

P. Coffey 4 44454544 J— 42

P. FUherty 4 44544444 4—41

M. Sheehan 6 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 — *0

J P. Kennedy 5 44546444 4 — 43

W.H.Kern 3 44443434 4—37

N.FrednckB 4 44444454 4—41

P.Cook 3 54345444 4—40

J. Zitlinger 4 44446344 4—40

W. Bolner 4 44434344 4—1-8

W. A. Mott 4 6 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 3—41

O. A. Storchman 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 6 4— 3R

C. Flauegan 4 43645464 4—42

E. Sheehan 1 38444444 4—38

J. L. Rutherrord 4 44334443 4—37

J. L. Hughes 3 44444344 4—38

COMPANY A.

Corpoml Sullivan 3 34054453 4— 3&

Corporal Gray 2 4 3 4 3 3 4 6 4 3-35

Private Gardner 6 44343453 4— SB

Private Moon 3 33634443 4— 3C

Privato Miles 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 4-2g

Private Mors 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 3—31

Private Gardner, F. A 2 84422344 4—82

(Voll y, five men) 3 8 4 4 2 0 0 4 4 4—32

SIGNAL CORPS PISLOL PRACTICE.

Liei: tenant Kennedy 4 4 6 4 3 5 3 5 3 6—40

S«- eantQuin 3 42323223 5—29

Co jioral Hagelsteln 8 23443344 5—36

vr ite Bessy 3 23324344 4—32

It. n.te Ennls 0 4 4 4 2 3 3 0 3 8—29

Private Martin 2 8 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2—22

Trivate Woodsworth 4 42323334 2 — 30

POOL SHOOTING.

Captain Seymour 2 2

Sergeant Palm. 3 2

Private Carrol 2 2

Private Sullivan 2 3

Private Sprague " 3

Private Perpins 2 5

Private b lanagan 4 2

Private Stopper 4 3

Private Gardner, F. A 8 2

Private Gardner, C. A ..3-3

2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2—24
4 2 3 5 4 3 2 3-30 j
3454443 8-""

4 2 4 w

3 3 i w

Springfield, Mass.

The Springfield riflemen have covered themselves with
glory at the late Creedmoor meeting. They carried
off several prizes. H. P. N. L. S. Farnsworth of this city
made a score at 200, 500 and 600 yards in the Hilton trophy
match that has never been equaled at Creedmoor. Massa-
chusetts won the Interstate aud Hilton trophies. This city
had the following men on the Massachusetts State team:
Lieut. Bumstead, Corp. W. W. Bull, Privates F. R. Bull, L.
T. Farnsworth and T. T.Carlwright. Lieut Bumstead made
a run of ten consecutive bull's eyes at 200 yards, offhand,
with a SpriDgtitld regulation rine.

At the Massachusetts State shoot the Springfield city
goardB won the first team prize and the tricolor for the
Second Regiment Infantry making the score of 200 points,
seven shots each, seven men, no sighters; this is the best
score yet made for it. The city guards have now won the
trophy two years in succession.

The Western Massachusetts Rifle Association was recently
formed and officers chosen. The Association will hold its
first annual rifle tournament October 30th. The past week
has been a lively one for this city as the Bay State Agricul-
tural Society has been holding its second annnal show and
exhibition in the exhibit of cattle, horses, etc. There was
probably one of the finest exhibits ever seen in this
country, there being over 1,000 animals.

The poultry exhibition was also good, Some of the finest
Percheron horses in the United States were exhibited, among
them the mare Bosell, 16 hands high, weighing 1450 pounds,
foaled March 12, 1885, bred at the Elmwood Stock Farm, and
has won ©122 in prizes in two years. NoyeB W. Fish of this
city took first prize for the best pair of draught horses with
his' handsome pair of Percherons which he uses on his heavy
dray, he also exhibited a line pair of matched carriage horses
which were much adjoired. John W. Aiken of Scipio, N. Y.,
took first prize for full bred Percheron stallion. Eathan
Brooks^of West Springfield second. M. Aiken also look first
prizes in the following classes: Yearling stallion over 1 year,
mare over 4 years, fillies 2 and 3 years, yearling filly and
mare with foal at foot. A. W. Wildes of Chicopee Falls, took
several first and second prizes for trotting stock. The Payne
Stock Farm also took prizes for trotting stallions. Mr.
Aiken had 32 Percheron horses at the fair. Revier, the stal-
lion is a fine animal, is 16* hands and weighs 1,750 pounds,
being a nice white color, and was much admired.

The cattle exhibit was one of extreme fineness, some of the
exhibits being the best there are in the countiy. Mr. W. A.
Russell of North Andover exhibited a fine herd of Holsteins,
among them the fine bull, Lord of Cornwall, who carried off
first prize. He is 5 years old and weighs 2,400 pounds, is a
very quiet animal and children can play around him at any
time.

The only herd of Galloway cattle in the New England
States was on exhibition by Mr. E. N. Rissell of Shoreham,
Vt. They are jet black in color and were much admired,
three of them were imported from Scotland, the bull Green
Mountain Boy, and the cows Fanny and Dolly, there are but
one or two other herds in the United States. The Aberdeen
Angus is another class of Scotch cattle that attracted much
attention, there being two herds, L. B. Harriss of Lyndon
Center, Vt., being the owner of the largest herd. I. A. Frye
took first for Jersey cattle in Devons, Jonathan Hoag of
Tomhannoch, N. Y., Joseph Hilton of New Scotland, N. Y..
took prizes. The poultry exhibit was good and was judged
by H. S. Hall, W. B. Atherton and H. B. May.

The first three days of the fair there was a bad rain falling
most of the time, consequently the attendance was poor.
The society will lose over $10 000, which is guaranteed by
the citizens' committee; the expenses alone are over S40.000;
all the prizes, premiums and gold medals have been awarded.
The exhibition of farming implements was very fine.

Rifle shooting is now about over for this season, as little
or no interest is taken in it by the local club.

T. T. Cartwright, the well known rifle-Bhot, has severed
his connection with the rifle company of this city, and has
accepted a position with the well known revolver manufac-
tuiers, Smith & Wesson.

Mr. J. A. Huggins, the well known rifle-shot of Pittsburg,
Pa., was in town the other day, and while here obtained a
Smith »fc Wesson 32-44, Russian model, as he intends to take
up revolver shootiDg. At the fall tournament of the Massa-
chusetts Rifle Association at Boston, he won first prize in
the offhand rifle match, and fifth in the revolver match.

The Whitmore hammerlesBBhotgun, invented[and patented
by Mr. A. C. Whitmore of this city, will soon be put on the
market and will be made in Boston, Mass. ExpertB who
have examined it pronounce it the best hammerless yet in-
troduced. The price will be low and each gun will be
made as good as fine machinery and fine workmen can make
it.

The gun business is doll here but the revolver trade is
flourishing. Smith & Wesson now employ 550 men and
turn out over 300 of their fine revolvers a day. They are
shipping large quaotities to Europe where they find a big
market. ''Springfield."

The tenth annual target shoot and picnic of the Austrian
Military and Benevolent Association was held ai Harbor View
Gardens on Sunday laBt. The military company, under com-
mand of Captain J. M. Russell, marched from the Austrian
headquarters at No. 310 O'Farrell street to Union Square,
where the cars were taken for the gardens. Dancing was car-
ried on in the pavilion, while shooting progressed in the range.
Those having charge of the affair were P. M. Miloglov,
President of the Association, and a oommittee consisting of
J. M. Russell, V. Zupar, M. Rudoluvich, A. M. Batchia and
G. Josioh. The shooting contest was for two gold medals
and sevaral cash prizes, which will be distributed next Satur-
day night. Each contestant had five shots over the 200-yard
range. The following scores were made : Otto Kuoze, 25,
A. Tomisich, 21. A. Rsldich, 18, Felix Dlaw. 14. N. Erd-
leich, 14, B. M. Bnren, 11, L. Vicevich, 11, Jerry Faoris, 10,
M. Herzo, 9, N. Melardien, 7, C. Radovir, 7, M. Kapusich, 6.

There are various opinions about what can and cannot be
done with a rifle. It is presumed that every rifleman has
met individuals who relate startling stories about the skill
possessed by some friend, and when tbe work is compared
with that of honest riflemen, it would seem as though the
work of a real ' \ skillful marksman dwindled into insignifi-
cance beside the feats said to be accomplished by somebody's
friend, uncle or graadfatbtr. Sach feats are often performed
with an old mnzz e loading rifle: that poor old muzzle-loader!
how many colossal falsehoods have been laid at your door!

Many tales of marvelous marksmanship have been related
by seusbtional writers, and some of the fiction scribblers have
made such blunders as to make their recitals ridiculous. If
a person desires to introduce rifle and pistol shooting into a
narrative or conversation, it would be well to familiarize him-
self with the possibilities of those weapons, for at the present
time there are a large class of persons who are well aware of
what can be done with rifle and pistol, and to those who are
prone to relate startling tales of wonderful marksmanship,
we would say, don't rest assured because the rifleman on
whom you are inflicting a story of what your friend did is
silent, that he believes you.

It is unnecessary for you to add, as a final clincher, bat
that was done with an old muzzle-loader, or he made his
bullets himself, or he had a special contrivance which no one
could find out. No, Mr. L. I. Arist, silence means pity, and
it is not worth wasting breath in controverting your state-
ment; you have made a record, and forever you ars looked
upon by riflemen as one to have some fun with, and you
must not be astonished if you aTe asked frequently to tell
your little story, for the boys like to be amused.

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandpareuts, colors, dates and breed.

Fall Meeting: of the O. C- C.

The attention of the members of the Occidental Coursing

Club is called to the fact that the Clnb will hold a meeting at

Newark Park on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1888,

I when a valuable silver cup will be competed for; also money

prizes.

It iB earnestly hoped that a full attendance will be present,
and that the members will do all they can to make the meet'
fug a succofs. It is also particularly desired that there
should be a full attendance at the next regular monthly
meeting of the club, which will be held on Tuesday even-
ing, November 13, 1S8S, at No. 539 California street.

Jeeome B. Lincoln, Secretary.

What creature moves quickest — travels, I mean, at the
greatest pace? The flight of the woodcock has been, appar-
ently on good grounds, estimated at 150 miles an hour — that
is a mile in twenty-four seconds, or two miles and a half a
minute. A fact which tends to confirm this statement is
that a woodcock has been known to fly against and break
the plate glass, three-eighths of an inch thick, in a lighthouse,
killing itself and smashing its breastbone. Now, this bird
had, of course, only just arrived, and the chances are tbat
it only weighed some nine or ten ounces, for though wood-
cock fatten with marvellous rapidity, they are very atten-
uated when they first reach land; and though it need not be
said approsimate calculation can be derived from the occur-
rence described, a general idea of the amazing sDeed at which
the soft feathered ball must have been traveling" in order to
smash glass of this thickness may be gathered. I am Dot
"up" in the relative speed of birds, but it seems incredible
that any winged creature can go and "stay" much more then
two and a half mile* in a minute. What can pigeon flyers
tell us on the subject?

"Rapier', gives these interesting items: "In your notes of
September 8th I notice the statement about dogs standing
tortoises, and I can bear witness to its accuracy. About here
there are great;numbers of tortoises, which aie often col-
lected and sent to England for sale; and they are a great
nuisance, as young or oewly imported dogs will draw up to
and stand them much more ste"dily than they will fur or
feather. Dogs, indeed, which are almost useless with game
will stand tortoises in excellent Btyle, and I should be very
unwilling to accept a dog as valuable for sporting purposes
because be stood a tortoise well. Very few dogs lose the
habit of drawing up to a tortoise, but after a few corrections
they generally find out their mistake before coming to 'the
point,' and turn away in disgust. Talking about dogs re-
minds me of a fact that may be interesting to maoy of your
rerders. I believe that in 'England it is generally accepted
that greyhounds have no 'noseB1 worth speaking of. Here
they have very fair 'noses,' and often find their own bares,
being allowed to follow or precede tneir owners. I had a
greyhound who would draw, or rather sniff up to and stand
partridges (red legs) and quail very steadily. When he was
too old for coursing I often used him instead of a pointer,
and found him very useful and trustworthy. He never
mauled dead birds, but would pick them up and wait till
someone relieved him of them. Another fact about dogs
may be interesting: During long sea voyages almost all dogs
lose their 'game nose,' and do not regain it until they have
been on terra Jirma from a week te a fortnight, and some-
times longer. I have met with several cases in my own ex-
perience to prove the above, and I daresay that many of
your readers who have taken dogs abroad can say the same.'*

A sportsman who has been present at the California trials
several times and has always had entries, sometimes handling
them himself, in writing to a friend recently, remarked a re-
mark that it may do good to repeat. He said, "I would like
to send two dogs to be prepared for the coming field trials,
providing we are to have any. I bear nothing about them
anymore. They seem to be-dead^ Eield trials properly con-
ducted I think one of the grandest sports, bat when not
properly conducted, one of the biggest humbugs in exis-
tence." The writer is prone to what he coDsiders vigorous
expression of his notions, and once in a while does say a
good thing, of which sort the remark quoted is a sample.
But he is aa much to blame for the seeming laok of interest
as anybody. If he wishes to insure Buch trials as he would
like to see, let him go to work aotively and stir up his fellow
club members. There are plenty of Rood dogs, the very best
trial ground in the country, a delightful town in which to
stay, plenty of birds, hospitable sportsmen to receive visi-
tors and to arrange for suitable entertainment. All condi-
tions are favorable for a grand meeting at Bakersfield on
January 14th, and the Derby will be a great stake. Now if
only the owners of aged dogs will fit them and start them,
what more is to be wished for?

1888

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TRAP.

Summary Treatment of Game Butchers.

Under date of Oct. 21st, aCheynne special telegram to the
Daily Examiner says:

A cowboy who rode in from the Snake river country to-
day brought news of the lynching of F. W. Adama and a
companion known in these parls as "Dntchy," two hunters,
who maliciously burned the house of a ranchman a few miles
north of the Snake river.

The pair started out with horses and Winchester rifles to
kill elk and deer. They found game in abundance every-
where on trie plains, but instead of killing one or two deer,
as hunters generally do, they began a wholesale slaughter of
the animals. They were not hunting for venison, but for
hides and horns.

Tom Johnson, a ranchman, met them on Thursday and
remonstrated with them. He said they were violating the
game laws of the country and threatened to bavj them ar-
rested if they did not cease the useless slaughter. This
threat enraged Adams, and that night, accompanied by his
partner, he rode down to Johnson's ranch and set tire to bis
house.
_ Adams did not attempt to avoid detection, for instead of
riding away he hovered around the burning building until
Johnson came out carrying his wife and little girl in his arms.
Adams rode over to the ranchman, and holding a cocked re-
volver in either hand told him that he (Adams) was going to
kill all the elk in Carbon coauty, and ha added: "If you in-
terfere with me again, I'ilkill you, too."

A short time afterward Adams rode away, accompanied by
his partner, and then Johnson, who had placed his wife and
child in a barn, mounted a fleet broncbo and set oat for a lit-
tle settlement on the Snake river to alarm his friends. He
reached the settlement about daylight, and within an hour
he had gathered a force of forty men who were eager to join
him in the chase after the vandal hunters.

The pursuers separated into squads and started in a north-
erly and westerly direction. They rode on until noon with-
out discovering any trace of their men, but a short time
after an old trapper who belonged to the party found a trail
that led in a southerly direction. Fresh imprints of horses'
hoofs could be traced distinctly in the clay, and every mem-
ber of the party who saw this agreed with the trapper that
they were made by the bronchos of Adams and '"Dutchy."
Such proved to be the case, for the trail had not been fol-
lowed an hour when the pursueis rode down upon a little
dinner camp of the hunters.

Adams first saw the approaching force and instinctively
grasped his Winchester and raised it to his Bhoulder, but he
lowered it meekly when he saw the long line of gleaming six-
shooters that suddenly sprang in view. The two hunters
were made prisoners, and after being tied securely to their
own horses were started back for the settlement. They
reached tbere about 7 o'clock on Friday night and were
placed in an old adobe hat, of which armed men guarded the
only entrance. The orders of the latter were to shoot the
first head that showed outside of the mud prison.

About 10 o'clock that night, while a furious thunderstorm
was raging, 100 men whose faces were hidden by crude
masks, surrounded the adobe. Their leader, a fall man who
carried a sixshcoter, commanded the guards to fall back and
return to their homes. The command was obeyed without a
murmur, and the tall man followed by half a dczen of his
companion?, sprang through the narrow entrance of tbe hut.

Those who were on the outside heard a chorus of angry
yells and curses, with sounds of a tierce straggle and finally
a single shot. When the masked men who entered the hut
reappeared they were carrying Adams and ''Dntchy," both of
whom were bound hand and foot.

"What are ye goiog to dj with us?" growled Adams, as he
looked around tbe strange assemblage.

"Hang ye," said the leader in a low voice. '"Boys," he
added, "take them to the red tree and let them both dance
from the same limb."

The "boys" responded with a cheer. Adams and "Dntchy"
were seized by a score of Lands and carried swiftly in tbe
direction of tbe river. Neither of the doomed men uttered
a word, though they knew they had only a few minutes
to live, and when tbe noose of a lariat was adjusted around
Adams' neck, he smiled as if he raiher liked the touch of the
leather.

Presently the red tree was reached. Tbe knots and nooses
were readjusted, the ends of the rope were thrown over the
lower branches and seized by as many hands as could find a
hold.

'•Have you anything to say?" the tall leader demanded,
and eyed the two victims. Adams shook his head, but
"Dntchy" did not move a muscle.

The leader raised his pistol, cocked it, and after counting
one, two, three, as deliberately as possible, fired a shot in
the air. That was the signal for which the men who held
the lariats were waiting. The instant they heard the deton-
ation they gave a great Bhout, and two writhing bodies rose
into the air. The ends of the lariats were made fast around
the trunk of the tree, and the lynchers left the spot with all
possible bast.

When the cowboy who brought the news left the Snake
the bodies were still hanging from the tree.

A new target, which indicates the value of the last shot
without the necessity of a marker, has been brought oat.
When the shot strikes a colored disc appears, which tells the
value by its color. The target has been tried successfully at
in-door practice, and it is hoped that a trial at long range will
be afforded the inventor.

A paragraph in Monday's Chronicle stated that the birds
used in the recent Stockton tournament of the State Sports-
man's Association were duffers, woald not fly well, and were
"pie" for the shooters. The paragraph was inserted at the
instance of some pigeon-seller who was not favored with an
order from Stockton. In fact, the birds were as good as any
ever pulled from a trap in the State, muoh better than those
usually to be had about 8an Francisco, and tried the skill of
the marksmen to the full. The best birds badly pulled do
not equal those slightly inferior which are sent from traps
sharply opened. The Stockton committee of arrangements
need feel no chagrin at the statement of the Chronicle. It is
known to be at variance with the truth by all who were pres-
ent, and they will be at pains to correct the wrong impression
received and given out by our contemporary.

Cranks.

An unusually frank article recently described certain gun
and tackle shop visitants from the standpoint of the trades-
man as follows:

The experience of dealers selling at retail to the many vari-
eties of cranks would fill a large volume. There is the gun
crank, who wants to buy at a certain price, bat no matter
how large the variety he may have to stleot from, he can be
suited only by one that costs a little more than he wants to
pay. Show him one at his price and "the flower of barrel is
not as nice as some other;" or, "wood in stock is not as
pretty;" or, '''if the barrels were only a little longer or a lit-
tle shorter: "if it only weighed a half pound more or less,"
and a dozen or more Bach arguments are raised against it in
the endtavor to secure the better arm at his own price. If
a sale ia made it is generally at the expense of throwing in
enough extras to nearly eat up the profit. After wasting an
hour, or possibly two, in showing the goods, you feel more
like "throwing him out" than "throwing anvthing in."

The tackle crank is a terror. He must put together and
handle every rod in stock, and when one is found to balance
to bis tdBte, it is a hundred chances to one that it is too
heavy or too light, too long or too short, a "leetle" top heavy
or too limber in the tip. Is sure to want it with reel-seat
above the hand if it is made the other way, and vice versa.
He will scan every inch of it from butt to tip, anxiously seek-
ing a flaw or imperfection and be mad t not successful.
The reel comes in for its share of peculiar criticisms and
objections to any good feature pointed out by the patient
salesman, rt would appear that there was only one good
reel made in the world, but the price of it waB beyond the
reach of "eveiy-day mortals." In selecting a line he gives
yon to understand that they are all quite worthless and the
more he pays for one, the more gigantic is the swindle. He
is very particular as to the color of his leaderB, and only one
certain shade will meet with his favor— generally the one you
are out of. The most trying ordeal is in selecting his hooks.
Your advice is solicited as to the best size, style, etc., which
is disregarded and your suggestions are met with abuse.
Selectint; from a sample card will not answer. He must see
the goods as they are. A package of every kind in several
s zes must be opened and he haB a terrible struggle to decide
on the ones to take. If this one bent out just a little more,
or if the point was just a little lower or set out more, it
would hook" and hold much better. If the shank wsb longer
or Bhorter, or the wire heavier or lighter, had more or less
barb, the point nearer or farther away from the shank, it
would make a dandy hook. One dealer told us a few days
ago of a customer who brought back a single hook to exchBugo
for one a little different in the bend. A person unacquainted
with the trade, witnessing one of these transactions, woald
naturally suppose there was a grand opening for a manu-
facturer who was competent to materialize suitable goods for
the modern angler.

Bat, after all, the cranks should be encouraged. They are
the outlet for unloading more new and worthless articles
than are concocted in any other line of goods. Every one of
them is a ready victim for any new swindle thrown on the
market. They make nearly all the experiments and their
demands and schemes are the sources from which come most
of the novelties that make sach an endless variety of goods
now to be seen in any first-class tackle stock.

Australian Rabbit Pest.

"A pair of rabbits will produce 2,000,000 rabbits in two
years in Australia," is a statement that at first seems incredu-
lous, and when James Watson, of Victoria, made it the other
day to a party of gentlemen they thought he was jesting.
Yet it is as true as gospel.

Mr. Watson is one of the largest ranch-owners in Victoria,
Australia, having under fence alone 30,000 acres. The prob-
lem of how to exterminate rabbits is the greatest question
thai confronts the people of Australia to-day, as their entire
prosperity depends upon it. It is in hope that Yankee inge-
nuity might be able to solve this important problem that Mr.
Watson now visits America.

"You can imagine what a terrible plague the rabbits are,"
Baid Mr. Watson, "when the Australian government is now
building a fence of wire netting which, when completed, will
be 8,000 miles long, and which will divide New South Wales
and Queensland. The rabbits have not yet made their ap-
pearance in Queensland, and tbe fence is to prevent them
from getting over there.

"We have tried hundreds of ways to get rid of the rabbits,
but so far nothing has been successful. We are only able to
check the increase. About the best means to do this is to
scatter fruit with arsenic over the ground, but this is a very
expensive method. In this way 1 have killed 600 rabbits
with ten bushels of sliced apples. Then we used phosphate
of oats, but tbe trouble with this is that the phosphate soon
lo&eB its effect. I thick the best method in use is the ordi-
nary rat trap, but all these methods are very expensive. For
instance, it costs the government of Victoria $125,000 a year
to keep the rabbits down on the crown (government) lands.
The government pays ten cents a pair for all the rabbits
killed on their land?. A good man can make forty dollars
per week killing rabbits. These men nse traps, and one man
can work 100 traps.

"A law has recently been passed that compels the owner
of lands to keep the rabbits down. If he should fait to do
this he is fined fifty dollars for the first offense, $100 for the
second, and upon the third offense the government employs
men to attend to the rabbits at the expense of the land owner.
In many instances owners are compelled to give up their land
as the expense is so great. The owner of 10,000 acres is
obliged to employ 100 men for killing rabbits alone. To give
yon a still better idea of the damage these pests are doing, let
me tell you that land that a few years ago was wonh fifty
dollars per acre is now only worth four.

"I have found a way by which I can keep the rabbits down
and make money by it, but, of coarse, every ranchman can
not do this. I have started a rabbit-canning factory. We
can the rabbits much the same way that beef is canoed here,
and our principal market is England. At present I am can-
ning 500,000 rabbits a year, all of which are killed off my
ranch, and still this number does not keep the pest down as
the government requires. I put a rabbit and a half in a can,
and at present I make thirty-seven cents profit on a dozen
cans. They are retailed to England at twelve cents a pound,
and, considering the high price of beef, it would be supposed
rabbits would become a favorite dish with the poor of Eng-
land, yet the rabbits are now only purchased by the higher
class, who consider the rabbit a great dainty.

"How long have we been bothered with the rabbit? About
ten years. Babbits were brought to Auotralia about twenty
years ago from England for sporting purposes."

"Tell me how fast the rabbits breed !"

1 A pair of rabbits will usually produce four does and two
bucks. The does breed when two months old, and they
have, on an average, four litters a year. You can calculate
from this, and you will find that tbe statement that a pair of
rabbits will produce 2,000,000 in two years is not so prepos-
terous as it at first appears.

"I brought a man over from South America jast before I
left, and he firmly believes that the South American Bkunk
would get rid of the rabbits. Any way, the Australian gov-
ernmeut offers a reward of $100,000 for the best plan for their
extermination."

An Outrage.

Euitor Breeder & Sportsman.— You may say that parties
lately returned from the Kubicon, in the Sierra Nevada, in
El Dorado county, report that certain deerslayers up there
have been butchering the deer for their hides by the hun-
dreds, sparing neither sex nor age. Out of several hundred
hides ready for the market they are said to have at least one
hundred doeskins which they are hiding until a good oppor-
tun ty offers to run them to market.

These vandals are operating in the vicinity of " Uncle
Tom's Cabin, " and are boldly violating the law at all seseots.

Is there not some way by which the officials of El Dofado
can be induced to investigate the matter? It is, however, no
new thing, has been going on for years, and has been fre-
quently exposed. Sportsman.

Sacramento, Oct. 18, 18S8.

Doctor Knowles and Mr. F. B. Norton were up Tomales
way last week for quails, and had good sport.

Of the dnck shots, Mr. Harry Babcock is the premier as
yet, having twice bagged more than one hundred on the Ibis
grounds. At the same club Mr. Will Kittle has made several
good strings. '

The Teal Club is affording its members rare sport these
days, Mr. Edwin Goodall having the lead on score, as usual,
with Messrs. W. F. Whittier and Taylor good second and
third.

At the Byron Club the best bags, all things considered,
have been made by Messrs. Willard, Maynard, Fraser, Kin"
and Barling. Feed is abundant, and sprig, mallards, gray
ducks and widgeon plenty. A sack and a half to the man is
not extraordinary there.

Mr. C. W. Kellogg has done some shooting over tbe Cor-
delia preserve and had fine success, particularly in getting

sprig tails.

At last that veteran hunter, Mr. "Dick" Seymour, of
Bakersfield, has been beaten in the field. Those who have
sat in the delightful club rooms of the Knights of the Trigger
and heard "Dick" tell with tears in his eyes about killing
three grizzly bears with a single rifle ball and bemoan his
luck because the fourth was not hit by the same shot, can
imagine the feelings of the thoroughbred old boy at having to
return from a deer hunt without even a "toothpick, " while his
companion, W. E. Houghton, had two handsome blacktails.
They were up on Mount Breekenridge near Bakersfield for
two days, and had a good time, barring Seymour's having to
jump out of the way of several fierce-eyed deer, which seemed
to single him out for affectionate demonstrations, one of them
even going so far a6 to jump clear over him. "Dick"lost bis
temper then, and, alter carefully placing his rifle out of
harms way, threw a great big stone at tbe buck which would
have hurt him real badly if he had not been a half mile away
behind two high ranges of hills. However, Mr. Seymour
soon after more than retrieved his reputation as an actual
hunter by kicking two chip-munks until they cried like fun.
It was an awful time, that last deer hunt of the Knights of
the Trigger, but they won't do it any more.

Misb Annie Oakley, the famous lady expert shot, met and
defeated Miles Johnson, at the Trenton, N. J., Fuir, on
October 6th, in a match at 50 live pigeons at 25 yards rise,
otherwise Hurlingham rules, for a purse of $200. Miss
Oakley used anew 6-pounds Lancaster hammerlers, 12 g.,
with 11 ozs. shot and 3 drs. Schnltze powder. Johnson
stood at thirty yards, using a 10-gange 9i pound Scott, 1 £-ozs.
shot, Schultze power in right barrel and Quickshot black, in
left. The birds were a good lot. A lar^e number of persons
witnessed the match, and MUs Oakley's remarkable shoot-
ing was frequently applauded and greatly admired. Miss
Oakley missed her 47th bird, a blue twister, which went from
No. 5 trap like a rocket. She turned to Johnson and said,
laughingly: "Did yon bring that bird from Fngland?"
Johnson — "No; I trained that fellow in order to get in one
miss on you!"

With regard to the guns that are being made to-day, it is
the opinion of a writer, aDd he is well supported inthispoBi-
tion by others, that the high grade guns of 'most of the mak-
ers are not as well made and fitted as those of ten years or
more ago, and that as the prices have, in a measure, been re-
duced, the quality of the work has kept pace with the reduc-
tion in prices. Perhaps, to make any huch statement is like
telliDg tales ont of school, but facts are stubborn things, and
the telling of such tales will not do any harm, but it may,
perhaps, have the effect of somewhat modifying the eitrav-
agant demands of some kinds of sportsmen, who think that
they can and most get a guo that has all the improvements
of the best guns, and yet they are not willing to pay even a
fair price for the same. Sach persoas usually learn after a
few trades that tbe gun that has the most of "the so-called
improvements, and yet can be purchased for a low figure is
the most costly gun in the long run, and after numerous re-
pairs, they are then willing to purchase a good gun, and are
then usually satisfied.

With regard to the use of the plain steel barrels, it has
been tbe custom to uee the so-called decarbonized steel barrels
for some years by some of the leading American makers, aDd
by msny experts they are considered much better than the
oheap twist barrels of Belgian make, which have been
adopted in their place. This change has been brought about
by the statement that twist barrels are much stronger than
the plain barrel, and because tbere have been so many cheap
single and doable guns of foreign make placed upon the
market that many, in order to protect themselves from sucb
deception, refused to purchase guns with other than twisted
barrels of some description. It is the opinion of tbe writoi
that the barrels made in this country twelve or fifteen ye
ago, of the so-called homogeneous wrought steel, have c
been surpassed for close and hard shooting and wear:
qualities.

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^Ite IPrtcxter ami JSpmriswau.

Oct. 27

Brittle Hoofs in Horses.

Horsea are frequently troubled with brittle
hoofe caused by deficiency of water in the
bones. This is caused in various ways —
fever of the feet, or common founder, infla-
mation of the interior of the foot, exposure
to fermenting manure or filthy stables, by
which the horn is saturated with moisture
containing ammonia, leaving the foot covered
with mu^; or even continued hot or dry
weather or an unhealthy condition of the
system will produce this trouble in the feel.
The horn becomes dry and granulated and
separates very easily, crumbling or splintering
away until there is scarcely cruat enough left
to fasten a shoe upon. The remedy is of
course, the removal of the cause and restore
the moisture. Frequent washing of the feet
with cold water, with attention to the hfaltn
end to give the horse clean bedding and en
earth floor to stand upon, or else a deep bed
of sawdust will prevent it or cure it in many
cases. Glycerine and water in equal parts
are an excellent dressing for the hoofs. An
occasional soft feed, as bran mashed with a
little linseed, is also useful, because it kf eps
the horse in good health and tool. Tar is
sometimes used as a hoof dressing with ad-
vantage, but it needs caution in its applica-
tion.

Died at His Post.

^A good many boys think that the life of a
cow-boy in the far West is a very iolly one.
They imagine that cow-boys have lit'le to do
except ride fast poniep. shoot antelope, and
have a good time generally. This is as great
a mistake as can be made, and any boy who
goes West with the expectation of making a
fortune by simply amusing himself on trhe
plains will come Eist again a bitterly disap-
pointed youth.

Cow-boys have much hard work to do;
they are often exposed to the severest weather
and their very lives have frequently to be
risked in the course of duty.

A. cow-boy mast not shirk dangfr when
his employer's or his own interest is at stake.
The following story illustrates this:

A cow boy known as "Tex" was ordered o
drive a small herd of cattle from a certain
ranch in the southern part of Nebraska to a
station on the Union Pacific Railway. It was
a drive of only one day, and Tex started out
alone very early one morning, believing that
he would need no help to manage so small a
number of cattle. During the forenoon T<x
observed clouds gathering in the north, and
he felt sure a storm was coming. He knew
it was of no use to try and Lurry the herd,
but he felt a littie uneasy as storms in that
locality are likely to be very severe. His
fears were well grounded. Rapidly the wind
increased, blowing dead against the cow-boy
and bis charge. Colder grew the atmosphere,
and a few 8now-flabe3 fell. A blizzird was
coming, but Tex kept moving forward.
Boreas was fairly howling now, and the air
was bitter cold. Tex's caitl*», w.th hea3s low
down, breasted the storm, and moved slowly
along the tral. Tex shouted cheerily to en-
courage himself as well as his cattle, but by
degrees he grew more and more chiiled and
hoarse, and after a while he stopped shout-
ing. To keep his blcod in circulation, he
threw bis arms about and beat his hands
asainst his thighs and body, but soon that did
no good, and he sat still in his saddle, freez-
ing. The storm rushed and roared yet, the
colder grew the air. About mid-aftemooon a
few cattle were blown by the wind to a group
of shanties standing out on the plain far from
the regular trail. A pony nearly frozen fol-
lowed, and stopped in front of one of the
a'xaotie~. His rider sat motionless, and men
rushed out to help him down, but he kept his
sad lie like a mirble figure. The rider was
Tex, a"d he was stone dead— Harper's
Young People.

• ♦

A pure white Arabian mare owned by John
M. Wilson of Norristowo, Pa., met with a
most" s:ngular accident laBt week, says the
Philadelphia Record. The injury ib kuown
as a fracture of the inferior maxilla or the
lower jawbone posterior to the incisor
teeth. Both bones of the animal's jaw are
broken completely off, and the lower portion
of the jaw is now being held in place by a
mask of pl'able copper lined with cotton,
Tbe case is exciting widespread interest
among veterinary surgeons. While tied with
a halter in its stall at Mr. Wilson's stables it
broke loo*e, and, while mingling with other
horses was kicked squarely on the front of
the jaw. Dr. H. O. Dengler, a veterinary
surgeon residing in Norristown, was sum-
moned, and he found that the jaw was twisted
to one side, and that the animal appeared lo be
suffering but little pain. After an examina-
tion of the fracture he reset the broken bones
temporarily, and applied a truss to the mare's
head, and then bandaged it tightly. The
next day a consultation was held by three
veterinarians. They made an exhaustive
search of the archives of animal fracture, but
could not find a similar c*ae to the one they
had under discussion, where both bones of
the jaw had been brok9n at the same time.
Dr. Dengler then permanently set the broken
jaw, an entire day being spent in the operation.
The copper mask is kept tightly pressed to the
animal's head, and its mouth is kept in a
bucket of cold water to reduce the swelling of
the jaw. The mare is kept in slings, wh:ch
are securely attached to the roof of the stable,
so aB to guard againal her lying down to go to
sleep. The canvas slings will be kept about
htr body for four weeks, by which time Dr.

Drngler anticipates a marked impiovement in
the fracture. During th»t time it will be im-
possible for the animal to take ordinary
nouribhmeut, i-.nd will be kept on a diet of
milk, ege«, oaloipal, butter, and gru-1. The
diet will be admiu'st-red wiili a spoon, as
the mouth is opei but a little more than an
inch. The an-mul is in a comfortable condi-
tion, and it i-i be-lieved ihHt by careful nursing
arid skillful surgical treatment it will recover.
The m re in a beautiful specimen cf. borstfle-h.
It is of i he purest v\ bite. It is one of a team I
which Mr. Wilson nsep with bi<? family car- I
riage, and it biis b*-f n admired with its mate,
bv hundreds of persons familiar with valu- \
able horses.

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CONSISTING OF 6 STALLIONS AND 47 BROOD MARES.

ALARM, sire of Paniqne, Hiniyar, Gabriel, Breeze, Startle, Sonbrette, Pardee, Danger, &o.
REFORM, sire of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, Brown Dnke, Italala, Florence E., Little Fred,

Calera, Radiant. &c.
IMPORTED DALNAUARDOCH, sire of Drumstick, Carnegie, Pat Donovan, &o.
IMPORTED WOODLANDS, sire of Brynwood, Suitor, Woodson, Theora, Merci, .fee.
RATAPLAN, the winner of the Emporium, Travers and Iroquois stakes and other important

races.
PARDEE, winner of the Tidal Stakes, a very speedy racehorse and finely-bred one.

FORTY-SEVEN EROOD MARES, INCLUDING
MAGGIE B. B . dam of Iroquois, PaDique. Harold, &c.
WALTZ, dam of Glidelia, Hop, Racket, &c.

IMPORTED LADY LUMLEY, dam of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, &c.
MEGARA, dam of Spinawav, La Belle N., &c.

IMPORTED YORKSHIRE LASS, dam of Little Fred, RuBtler, Bine Light, &c.
RACHEL, dam of Refrain,. Radiant, &c.
IMPORTED ALGEBRA, dam of Woodson, Donald A., &c.
IMPORTED ESSAYEZ II., dam of Issaquena, Italala, &c.
SISTER OF MERCY, dam of Pardee, Heck, Merci, &c.
BLUE LODGE, dam of Anra, &c.
LADY SALYERS, dam of St. Paul.
ATJSTRALIND, dam of Circassian, Hayward, &c.
SYRIA, dam of Brynwood, &c.
IMPORTED VICTORIA, dam of Regulus, &o.
TEMPTATION, dam of Rivet, &c.
IMPORTED CLARA, dam of Cartoon, &o.
ZICKA, dam of Leather Stocking, Benedictine, &c.
Together with the famous race mares

GLIDELIA, ISSAQUENA, LUMINOUS, BABT, PAIRWATE
ALBIA, ARTIFICE, &c, &c.

from distinguished racing and producing families.

The sale will be held at ERDENHEIM, CHESTNUT HILL, PA., on
THURSDAY, Nov. 8, Commencing at One o'clock P. M.

A special train will be ruu from New York on day of the sale, of which due notice will
be given.

Catalogues will be ready on the 15th of September, and can had on application at the
office of this paper, or from

103 S. D. BRUCE, Auctioneer, P. O. Box 362, New York City,

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888,

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Xov. 15, 1888.
FIRST DAS-lTOVEilBER 27TH. 1P8B.

I- Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse SJ50;
first quarter §fiO; half £75; three-quarters S85; mile
SHO; mile and a quarter Sian. All paid up entrie3
over five to he added and equally divided between
each winner.

2— Trotting. Purse $250. Three minute class for
horses owre^ in Humboldt Co., prior to July Is*,
lfy-8. First horse to receive S150; second $75; third
S?6

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NJV. 28TH, 1888.

3 — Furefca stake. For all ages S5Q. Entrance half

forfeit, S300 added; second to receive $100; third to
save Btakes, mile and eight.

4 — RunniDg Purse $150. For all ages First horse

$120; secoud $25, half mile and repeat.
5— Running Purse '$200. For .wo-year-olds. First
horse to receive $150; second $50, three quarters of
mil".

THIRD DAY- THURSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.
6— Trotting Purse $500; 2:40clasB, for horses owned
In Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, ie88. First
horse $350; second horse $150; third horse $50.
7— Trotting Purse $7«0. Free for all. First horse
$5i0; second $175; third $75,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY. NOV. 30.
8- Running-Purse S?5i) for all ages; first horse
$200; second $50; three-quarters of a mile.
9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; $25 entrance:
one-half forfeit; $260 added; second lo receive $76;
third to save stakes, one mile.
lU-Running-Purse $160; lor all ages; first horse to
receive$125; second $25; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AMD REMARKS.

All trotting races are best thre" In five unless other-
wise specified; four to enter and three to start, but
the Board reserves the right to hold a less number
than four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purae.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse to nccompany
noniinatloi s.

In all troitlng races the rules of the American
TrnttliiK AsBoc'u'Jon. and MI running races the rules
of the I'aclflc Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot hente
of any two classes alternately, if necessary to finish
any dav's racing.

In all entries not declared out by 6 P. m. o' the dav
preceding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

In all races four or more puid-np entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors lo be named in entrieB.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capn of distinct colors, to be named in entrieB.

KnirleB In all races to close with the Secretary,
Thursday, November IS, 1888.

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application to
the Secretary.

DANIEL MDRPHY, President,

ir, <OUN, Secretary, s

RACING

THE LESS-EES OP

AGRICULTURAL PARK

AT SACRAMENTO,

i

is

Will give a FOUR DAY'S RACIKG MEETING
commencing on

THURSDAY, November 1 .

. The first and second will be devoted to Running
The third to Trotting, and on MONDAY, Noveoibei
6 h, the Two ana Three-Year-Old Pacing Stakt
Rpces will take place. The world-renowned ouar
tette

YOLO MAID, GOLD LEAF, ADONXIS AN

CREOLE,

0

will come together for tbe fiist time.

Good day and track— look out for the " Broker
Slate." 112

Business College, 24 Post St

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast
P. HEALD President. 0.8. HALEY, Pec'y.
«r«onrt for Circular. 82

First-class Livery Stable h

-. ■:■.

FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a Hue l'nyliif
Business, .

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one ol
the best located, thoroughly equipped and best pny
ing Livery Stables in San Francisco. Has a flrst-cla
run of Livery Custom and a full line of desirabl-
boarderB. This stable has been established twent;
years and 1b well-known throughout the S'ate.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainde
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For 1
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, •!■ 2 Montgomery St

1 'i!

SMi

1888

3£toe -gmte and jSpjwteroati.

285

=IMPORTANT -:- SALE=-

OF

THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

, A draft of Thirty-eight Heed from the Breeding Establishment of J. B- HA.GGIN, Esq.

To take pluce at ■

Sold on account of being over-stocked.

RAILROAD STABLES, corner Tark and Sceinsr Streets, San Francisco, at 11 a. m., on

FRIDAY, November 23, 1888.

The following mare6 will be sold. They have been stinted to D»rebin, Sir Modred, Kyrle Daly, Hyder Ali, Lonofield, Warwick and Milner, and other stallions in service at Koncho del Paso

SISTEK TO KUTH RYAN.
SOPHIE,
VIRGIE.
WILD ROSE.
YOUNG FLUSH.
MAGGIE O.
ROSA BELLA FILLY.
MARIN.
These mare« are by snch sires as Virgil, King Alfonso, Duke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, Catesby, Hnbbaid, Joe Daniel?, ShanroD, Wheatley, Leinster Bazaar and others.
Catalogues will lssnc shortly, givlog extended Pedlgnes and lull information.

ANNIE LAURIE.

LINA.

ASSYRIA.

MAGGIE O'NEIL.

CINDERELLA.

MAID OF STOCKDALE.

ELIZA.

MEDEA.

GIPSEY.

REBECCA.

IRENE.

ROSA BELLA.

COMANCHE.

JOHANNA.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.

SANTA ROSA

BROOK.

URSULA.

ELZA.

VEDETTE.

FLORIS.

UKIAH.

ONA.

BILLOW.

AMARYLLIS.

LORRAINE.

LINORA.

ASA.

CHARITY.

22 Montgomery Street

IDS

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

ANNUAL FALL BALE*

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, and

SHETLAND PONIES,

From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

01

PROPERTY OF J. B. HAGGIW, ESQ.,

To take plane

Tuesday, November 27, 1888,

- at 10 a. in.,

Ai RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues will be issued immediately giving pedigrees, etc

22 Montgomery Street. m KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE OF THE

KtNtOCH STUD!

Owing to the death of Mr. J. Luoas Turner, the executors have instructed Messrs. BRUCE & KIDD to sell by auction at the Fair Grounds. St. Louis, Mo., on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1888, AT 11 O'CLOCK A, M.,

Without reserve, the entire Kinloch Stud, consisting of 75 Head of Thoroughbreds, including the two celebrated stallions imp. UHLAN and Aristides, forty-one head of brood-
mares sixteen of whom are imported and. decended from celebrated English sires and dams, twenty-Sve native mares of the best racing strains, twenty-rive weanlings, by imp. Uhlan,
Aristides and imp. Athlete, two yearling fillies, three two-year-olds and two horses in training.

Messrs. Bruce & Kidd respectfully invite the attention of breeders and turfmen to this great, important sal?, rendered imperative by the death of the proprietor. Catalogues may be
obtained at the office or by addressing Bruce & Kidd, Lexington, Ky. The slock is on view at the Kinloch Stock Farm, near St. Louis, Mo., on any week day.

AUCTION

100 Head of Fine Horses & Cattle,

On the NUTWOOD STOCK FA.RM, one mile S. W- of Irvington,
Alameda Oounty, on

THURSDAY, November 1,

Commencing at 9.30 A. M„ and continuing until everything Is Sold, consistlug ot

the finest erases of Trotting Stock, and the heavies1 Norman Horses, Mares and Oolts, among which are fine
Trotting Stallions, Norman Stallions, Carriage TeamB, Buggy Horses, Team Horses, Brood Mares and Colts,
ten (im nead of registered Herefords-Bulle, Cows and Heifers, thirty head of half and three-quarter breeds.
The latter are in fine condition for beef. TermB of sale— Cash, or sis montliB credit, with approved endorsed

P ^Conveyances will meet all trains at Irvington, from 8:30 to 11

St°EeFrSmeentswiU Deserved at U a. m., to all partiea attending the sale. The sale

P S All narties wanting stock of any class or kind, can be accommodated by attending thlB sale. Catalogues
giving guaranteed Pedigrees, furnished to all parties, by addressing this paper, or

MARTIN CARTER, Irviogton,

to carry all parties to the Nutwood
111 positively take

or

BLAND, HUGHES & SON., Auctioneers

SAX JOSE.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

FRUITERS ASD STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Refers by permission to " Breeder and SportB-
81 man." Correspondence Solicited.

|Horses Purchased on
Commission.

THOROl'GHBKEBS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING TOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

X. SI. r vsi.EV, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S. H. Baughman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAllster, Stanford, Ky.
" rf.Ky.

23

First Nat. Bank, Stanford,

BRUCE & KIDD, Lexington, Ky.

ELCHO KENNELS.

Thoroughbred Irish Red Setter Pups

SIRE— Mike T. (No. 2779, American Kennel Register); he by Nemo ex Nida; Nemo by Larry ex Quail
III, (Imp.); Nida by Larry ex Red Bess; Larry by Champion Elcho ex Champion Rose.

MIKE T's PRIZE WINNINGS— First and special for best Irish Setter. alBo three specials In Bench
Show held at San Francisco, 1886; first and oi.e special, San Francisro. 18d8.

DAM— Lady ElcboT. (2777, American Kennel Register); she by Champion Elcho ex Champion Noreen,
and 1b full sister to Champion Elcho, Jr., admitted to be the best Irish better in the world. AIbo half sister
to Campbell's Joe, Jr., one of the most noted field dogs ever bred, who on two occasions defeated Gladstone,
the champion of all English Setters.

LADY ELCHO T's PRIZE WINNINGS— First and two specials, San Francisco, 1888. First and special
for beBt Irish Setter in Bhow, and social for best Setter of any sex or breed; also three other specials, San
Francisco, 1888.

Mike T. and Lady Elcho are both broke to land and water, and are first-claBS field does.

Also for sile Pointer Pups. Sire— Rush T., he by Champion Sensation ex Meph G. Dam— Patti Croxteth
T.. she by Champion Croxteth ex Champion Patti M., both prize winners and firBt-clasB field dogs.

Address

A. B. TRUMAN, Elcho Kennels.

tfOR SALE.

FAEROSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, 1887, sired
by Fallls (2.2.1) by Electioneer, dam Roseleaf. (full
BiBter to Shamrock 2- year-old, record 2.25 and half
Bister to Goldleaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2.15.)

ALSO

METRIC, b c, foaled March 10, 1887, Bleed by Fallis
(2.23) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yearling trial one-half mile in l.l'JJs and'since
showed'trials a two minute gait) by Young Tuchaho
he by Flaxiail. Price for both colts, if Bold im-
mediately, is $1 ,0«U,

My only reaBon for Belling at this low figure is od
account of removal from the State. For further
particulars, address

P. P. LOWELL, 6«4 16TM STREET,

Sacramento, Cal 102

2618 BUSH STREET, 8. F., CAL.

CI} desdale Stallions.

— TO ARRIVE ABOUT -

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1888.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdale Stallions, will arrive from
Australia by steamer on November 1st. These ani-
mals are fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses wfll be quartered nt Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undeisigned.

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers

22 Montgomery Street, 100 San Fr.u

u~

288

3?lxe prettier a<^ sportsman.

Oct. 27

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

^2E "-— t^-*- —

BARON VAUANT N° MJ52

S. N. STRAUBE,

77 P. O. Address, . - Fresno, «'al.

PACIFIC COAST BRANCH

Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co.

Sole Agents for California for

FRAZIER, or "Chicago" CARTS.

ALSO DEALERS IN

Exercising, Road,

VILLAGE and

DOG CARTS.

MANUFACTURERS OF

CAERIAGES, BUGGIES, FARM and SPRING

WAGONS.

201 and 203 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.

E. E. AMES. Manager. 65 Send for Catalogues.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
11 Montgomery Street. San Francisco

SPKCI AL ATTKNTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will **eU in All Cities and Counties ol
the State,

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbken,

Sacramento.

J. P. S/.krknt, Esq

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Rose,

Lob Angeles.

J. B. Haggin,

Hon. J. D. Cabb,

Salinas.
Hon. John Boees

Colusa.
Hon. a. Waleath,
Nevada.
L., San Francisco.

Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At ban Jose by Messrs. Montgomery & Rea, Real
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest established firm In the Uve-Btock
business on this CoaBt, and having conducted the
Important auctim saleB in this line for the paBt
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel jutified In claiming unequalled facili
ties for disposing of live stock of every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-

fiondents embraces every breeder and dealer of promi-
nence npon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and saleB of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

67 KT1X1P * CO.. 22 Montcomery Street

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigued will be glad to execute Comniisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigree

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Nliortlioms, Hereford*, Devons,
ai-d stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herdB. He has already
been favored by J. B. Haggln, Esq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MoDRED and
DARF.BIN.and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C. BKITCE LOWE.
84 Pitt Street. Sydney. New Houth Wale--.

CHILD'S CARBOLCKYSTAL SHEEP !>..'

"Patented in Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scab cure. A liquid, soluble In

cold \\ ater. It Is absolutely n oil*

poisonous.

,'he cheapeBt and moBt effective dip on the market
e gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.

Price, $1.75 per gallon.
pecial discounts ani termB to agenta and large
",o Diners. For samples ana other Information ap>
idy to

LVKOEd HOCGII, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St,, San Francisco, Cal

S.B.WHITEHEAD&CO,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
A UCTIONEERS.

ARE PREPARED TO CONDUCT SALES OP

Thoroughbreds, Trotters

And every other description of live stock,
At any Point on the Pacific Coast.

Our Mr. S. B. Whitehead has for fifteen
years successfully managed all the principal
sales of high-class stock on this Coast.

REFERENCES

(By permission).
ARIEL LATHROP, ESQ., SETH COOK. ESQ..

J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ., THEO. WINTERS, ESQ ,

R. P. ASHE, ESQ., WM. CORBITT, ESQ.,

and others.

S. B. WHITEHEAD & CO.

SO Leldesdorir Street,
2H San PranclwA.

California Horse Shoe Go's

I.have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by the abo' e Company, and take great pleasure
i.i Baying they are the best Ihave ever used in twentv-
fcwo years' practice. I have never seen anything nice
(he STEKL SHOE made by this Company. 1 canfully
recoiiiiuend the in tn every practical IluracHlioer in the
country. Yours" respectfully, m±

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN fiRAf'K.-'

A IMPROVED. /

. THE BOHANON

flflftdSfiol

I SULKY!

\/f\ WEIGHTS |/J

I'l G.W.BOHANON.V

1l[i Din.iiii, A

. BEST MADE.

M Perfect Riding Buggies.
l\J Breaking Carls.

1/ Fine Repairing.
J. Reasonable Prices

Bohanon Carria

Send forCatnlogne,

_,-. A_ lGl-lCaOsdcn At..,
je llOi, CHICAGO.

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and tho
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 188C and 188?.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from tbt
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish
faced Berkshires, regardless of cost, and all re
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasona Die prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

70

.tAimi.n N9IITH, Kedwood tlty.

Oral 21H California Street. San Francisco.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

Alexander's Abdallab, 15,.
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

f Alinont, 33

| Sire of

Q j HI trotters and 2

pacers in 2:30
Ph CD li8t-

m co

£hCD
W iO

m

* i

Sally Anderson.,

San Leandro, Oal.

r

| Hambletonian, 10,
.-| Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
I
l_Katy Darling

fMambrino Chief, 11.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

' I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
L Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

[Hortense.

f ' Hambletonian ,10.

Messenger Duroc, 106 | e of 41 in 2:30 list.

Hire of 16 in 2:30 Hat; also -j
| sire of Elaine, dam of Nor. I inet, by Roe's Ab-
\ laine, yearling rec. 2:314. I dallab Chief,

[CoIobsub, Bnn of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign.

(See Brace's American StuuN

Book ) j Maid of Monmouth,

I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of Angnst 25, 1888, for article and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
| ! (RyBdyk's)

f [Guy Miller..

i

o

<

i— i

ft

[Bolivar Mare.
Hambletonian, 725 '!

(Whipple's) j Martha WaBh- ( Burr's Washington.

I ington.,

| Emblem j Tattler, 300 .

I Young Portia.. .

(Dam by Abdallah, 1.

(Pilot, Jr., 12.
. { [Telamon.

(Tellta e \Flea.

(Mambrino Chief, 11.

Portia by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1883, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired
at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - „ - Proprietor.

fef Hvtffar

Qjtc <t#

Do you have pains about the i
and sometimes in the back? Do you feel dull and sleepy?
Does your mouth have a bad taste, especially in the morn-
ing? Is there a sort of sticky slime collects about the
teeth? Is your appetite poor? Is there a feeling like a
heavy load on the stomach, sometimes a faint, all-gone sen-
sation at the pit of the stomach, which food doesnot satisfy ?
(' Are your eyes sunken? Do your hands and feet become
cold and feel clammy ? Have you a dry cough? Do you
expectorate greenish colored matter ? Are you hawking
and spitting all or part of the time ? Do you feel tired all
the while ? Are you nervous, irritable and gloomy ? Do
you have evil forebodings ? Is there a giddiness, a sort of
whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly?
Do your bowels become costive ? Is your skin dry and hot
at times? Is your blood thick and stagnant? Aro the
whites of your eyes tinged with yellow ? Is your urine
scanty and high colored? Does it deposit aBediment after
standing ? Do you frequently spit up your food, sometimes
with a sour taste and sometimes with a sweet ? Is this
frequently attended with palpitation of the heart ? Has
your vision become impaired? Are there spots before
the eyes? Is there a feeling of great prostration and
weakness? If you suffer from any of these symptoms,
send me your name and I will send you, by mail,

Bend yonr address on postal card to-day, as you may not J MT m f
boo this notice again. w _^rfPOB>

> this notice again.
Address, naming tola paper, Pro£ HART, 88 Warren St., New Yoik.4

UX6

glxe ^Ktt&tv ami M povismzn.

287

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,
Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornimental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mail boat

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOI K ACJI >'TS,

106 PITT sntEET, SYDNEY, HEW SOOTH WALES.
Feetstei-ed ''able Address "PEDIGREE."

78

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

FOR SALE.

DORR— PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taft's Gordon Setter D rr. Bench
Show and Field Tiial Winner and H. JK. Silvie's Eng-
lish Setter, Phoebe. Phoebe is by Count Harry
(Count I^oble — Paula) out of Daisy W who had
the blood of Druid, Bob Roy, Pride of the Bor-
der, Castlowitz, True, Lewellyn Prince, AdamB'
Rock and Dora and other no red dogs.
Full pedigrees given. For particulars addreBSi
104 FRED. A. TAFT, Trnckee, Cat.

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Trice $1 O each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

.By Professor (Glen R—Josie Bow), out of Belle H
(Rex — Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

7 W. D. HO AVE, 1827* Bush Street.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON "p7~TARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Hor«e Clothing
And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRL4WN CATALOGUE FOR I 888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE alBO contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish f>
a^d to their breeding etud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies cf
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veina strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniiormlty.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highly bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at fairlawn. Any young stallion Bold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTTC ONE-PR Tfllfl PLAN is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
xxxjj vriiAJ A ltiuu r Jjn.ll animal ler sale is printed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as If present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest irom
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:90 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:131, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen (9 7),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15*; Jim Jewell, 2:19$; Modoc,
2:19£, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or $ 1 50 to insure a mare in foal.
AlK-to (2548).
By Almont, dam Violot (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes («1 31).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximus, (5195),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mar.es at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n; 26
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
380 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Fox 3*50.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
rralns leave and are due to arrive at
San Francisco.

From Oct. 15, 1888.

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LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

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PURE AND UNADULTERATED

We offer for sale on favorable terms to the Trade.
CATHER WOOD'S CEI.EBRATED FINE OLD WHISKIES

of the following brands, namely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A., Old Stock, Henr? Bull,
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

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Phi only objection to be made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot he Improve
upon.

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«OI.E AGENTS.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAI IFORN1A

From San Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— •6:00—^:30— 7:00— 7:30— »:00—
8 :30— 9 :00— 9 :30— 10 :00— 10 :30— 11 : 00—11 :30— 12 :00-12 :30
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TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Same aa "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., lnclosiV3. also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda)— '9:30— 7:00— '12:00

10 ALAMEDA— «B:0u— •6:30— 7:00— •7:30-»:0y — •8-30—
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Dairy Machinery, Apparatus and bupplies.

The DeLAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR.

Extracts all the creamfrom milk, fresh and sweet, as it comes fiom the cow, without setting or holding. Is
not effected by extremes of climate. Increases the yield and improves the quality of batter, greatly adding to
the profits in dairying. Over 100 of these most valuable machines are in constant ose on this Coast alone, many
tbotisauct m the Lmted States, and all are proving so profitable that many dairies are usinc two or more
De Lavals. °

ItisnowaweU established fact that the Separator increases the yield of butter from 15 to 20 per cent .and
«ven more in some parts of this -State, while the quality in many instances haB been greatly improved as is
shown by comparison of market returns before and after the introduction of the Separator

Four sizes and scvles of De Lavals now in use:
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Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SFRGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 California Street.
FITZGERALD A (OXlftM. Proprietor!).
SO Telephone No. 66-

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VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APEIL 22d, 1870.
Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

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L. C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

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SYRACUSE, N. Y.

i. Demonstration of the Shooting Qualities of the **Ij. C Smith

Gun.

At the Cleveland Cartridge Co.'b lonrnament, held at Cleveland, O., from September 13 to 16 inclusive
the " Smith" gun won first money in every class. It also won nearly two-thirds of the entire
amou i(J3,000) of cash prizes, and championship trophy for the b*st average in the 90 class. In tne 90-
class Iwon the 1st, 2nd and 4th moneys; in the 80-class it took the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6tb; in the 10 class it
cook f land 2nd, with the 1st and 6th in the 60-class, making a total winning nearly four times greater
than any other gun, of either foreign or home manufacture.

We think this a most excellent showing, as there was seven different makes of guns used by ibe nine-
teen contestants in the ninety class. L. O. SMITH.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST. 76

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SV'RGEON.

Honorary Graduate ot
Ontario Veterinary Col-
Iese, Toronto. Canada,

t3 Rldgllngs Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St.

Residence, ©66 Howard St., San Francisco.
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STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

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Oct. 27

THE PARKER GUN.

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IT STILL LEADS.

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lone Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Park r won
SrstaDd third prizes, taking $1, SOft out of the SI, SCO cash prizes*, beating such shooters as C. W Budd, W.
O. Graham (England), Frank Kleiniz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United States,
becaosethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. Y. Wobld.

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and I J. 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLD'3 TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and lest average during tbe 6ve days-

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO. 'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, 0., Sept. 14,1886, The Parker
won $900 out of the SI, 200 purse offered

At New OrleanB, La., Tbe Parker won first prize in WORLD'S-.CHAMPIONSHIP from such shotsaa
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

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Vol. Xltl. No 18
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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1888.

SUBRCHIPTION
FIVE DOLLAHS A YEAR.

Post and Paddock.

"Vigilant" always writes pleasantly, and his notes under
the above heading in the N. Y. Spirit of the Times are interest-
ing and readable. As nearly candid, too, as a person oan be
who has race-horses for the subject. Try as we may it is
difficult to overcome favoritism entirely, and any man having
worn harness as long as the author of that department of the
paper, who is always just in his conclusions, would be a
shade more than human. That ha is an admirer of Mr.
Withers goes without saying, and with the characteristics
which are displayed by that eminent turfman, who can fail to
be an admirer?

Persistency, pluck, game — whatever may be the phrase
used to exemplify the possession of qualities which Mr.
Withers has demonstrated to be the chief points in his form
will compel admiration, and there are few elements whioh
we value more highly. Joined to the other traits possessed
by the gentleman and a pattern is presented whioh younger
men can take for a guide and be benefited. We write younger
men, for though the example is worthy of imitation by men
of any age, it is easier for those who can reasonably hope for
years enough in the future to emulate his example, even if
luck runs against them for as long as Mr. Withers had to
stand the buffets of Dame Fortune and her frowns on his
racing efforts.

We would like to see the man who would dispute the
encomiums Vigilant bestows on Firenzi. Were it the other
branch of sport and trotting horses the topic, it would not
be necessary to go outside of California to find a brace of dis-
putants. But this much to the credit of the supporters of
"blue-bloods" there is not so much jealousy as exists in the
trotting division, and few, indeed, of the breeders of race-
horses who are unwilling to award a just measure of credit to
oelebrities outside of their own stable:

New York City, Oct. 17. — We give below a table showing
the winners of Mr. D. D. Withers' Brookdale Stables for the
season of 1888. While he has not led the ''winning owners, "
his stable hus completed its season, as he never sends his
horses to Baltimore or Washington. The year will long be
known as the "Withers Year." for, while he did not win
much money as some owners, it was the first great break in a
career which had been marked by ill luck, and when the cur-
rent turned it did so with a vengeance. Mr. Withers began
racing in 1869 — near twenty years ago, as a partner of Mr.
F. Purdy, but two years later began his separate career un-
der the "all black," with ihe fillies Elsie, Mimiand Miss Nel-
lie, but although he paid high prices importing English
yearlings his success was very moderate. In Report he se-
oured a very fair horse, and Kinglike, Stonebnck and Duplex
were good, so was Nonage, but Laggard was his first great
winner, who in 1887 brought Mr. Withers for the first time
promiuently among the "winning owners," and presaged the
break of 1888, when after bearing for years the "shags and
arrows of outrageous fortune" the "'all black" swept the two-
year-old field like a cyclone.

There are two curious facts in Mr. Withers' triumphal
year. The first is that every horse which he started was
bred on his own farm ; the second is that of the twelve two-
year-olds in hiB stable be started eleven, of which ten were
winners — a case without a parallel. We do not think Mr.
Withers has started anything but homebreds since 1880. He
is full of sentiment on the Bubjeot, and, like the old school
of English gentlemen, scorns the victory gained by the pur-
chased horse, preferring to breed them himself and feel a
breeder's pride in their prowess. No doubt he has paid
dearly for his firmness (illnatured people call it obstinacy),
as in the twenty years he has raced he paid a large fortune in
forfeits. Bat fortunately he had the means to sustain his
battle, in which a leBs tenacious man would long Bince have
surrendered. He never purchased an expensive mare, most
of them being fillies retired from his racing stable, and so of
his stallions, as he did not embark in breeding but drifted
into it. Suffice it to say, he is the highest ideal of a turfman
this country or auy other has prodoced. He never bets, the
running of his horses has never been mixed up with anything
unfair, and he has given racing hiB time and attention to a
degree that the turf is better for his having lived.

It is Mr. Withers' practice to retain twelve yearlings out
of his entire slud tach season and sell the balance at auction.
Of the twelve this season all have started but one, the brown
polt by Tom Ocjtftree, darn Sweet Home, who was too back-

ward to train. Of the eleven whiob started, £.11 won except
the Tom Ochiltree-Cadence colt, who was so highly tried
that he started {the only time) for the Sapling Stakes a hot
favorite over all, including the Faverdale colt. His form
was so high in private, that if he trains he ought to make a
great three-year-old next season. It is another significant
fact that none of Mr. Withers' two-year-olds have have been
severely campaigned, as nine times is the most any of them
has been out. He is a very merciful owner and Dever starts
a horse out of condition or ailing if aware of the fact. When
the Faverdale colt was Btarted for the Sequence, at Jerome in
June, against French Park, he had a swollen throat and was
full of fever, but he dirt not know it until the horse was going
to the post. Mr. Withers attributes the success the past
season to the fact that his experience has enabled him to
learn how to develop two-year-olds. He has now the
proper buildings tor them to exercise in winter and pays
personal attention to the treatment to their feet and shoeing.
Below is the table which includes every horBe he started,
with its winnings, etc.:

Horse;

Pedigree.

Faverdale colt, 2, or c, Sensation— Faverdale. ..

Auricoma, 2, ch f, King Ernest— Belinda

Minion, 2, b f, King Ernest — Minority

Inverwick, 3, b f, King Ernest— In vermore

Mimi filly, 2, b f , King Ernest- Mimi

Cyclone colt, 2, br c, Tom Ochiltree— Cyclone. . .

Cascade, 3, b f, Uncas — CaJenne

Fitzroy, 4, b c, King Krnest— Julietta

Stonecrop, 2, ch f, Stonebenge -M. Buck]ey

Sluggard, 2, br c, Tom Ochiltree — Dawdie

Salisbury, 5, brg, Stonebenge — Julletta

Cyclone colt, 4, b c, King Earnest -Cyclone

Chemise, 2, br f Sensation — Chamois

Anomaly, 3, ch f. King Ernest— Maxim

Eccola filly, 2, b f , Stonebenge— Eccola

Minority colt, S, b c. King Ernest-- Minority

Majority colt. 2, ch c, T. Ochiltree— Majority

Cadence colt. 2, br c, r. Ochiltree — Cadence ....
M. Buckley filly, 2, ch f, K. Erne*t-M. Buckley

Totals IIS aO 24 1

$21,340
9,300
7,090
6,560
5,200
4,745
3,420
3,:i50
2,6C0
1,820
1,800
1.625
1.450
1,340
1,225
800

48 $73,265

Of the above the Faveraale colt, who leads, was not only
the best, but probably the best colt of the year, bar Proctor
Knott, who was the only one that defeated him on his mer-
its. He won the Hopeful, Homebred, Carteret Handicap at
Monmouth, and the Prospect and Algeria at Brooklyn
(Autumn). His defeat for the Sequence is attributed to a
terrible throat; his defeat for the Tyro was due to Fitzpat-
rick's disobeying orders and making the pace in 49 seconds
the first half mile in the muddy track; in the SapliDg, to
"FitzV letting Tipstaff slip away from him at the post. He
is one of the highest types of the blood horse ever seen in
this country. Auricoma won the Lassie and Select Stakes
at Monmouth, and lost the Colleen by being cut down. In
the Futurity she had a sore mouth and was never in the race.
In the Laurel she was beaten by She, who got such a lead at
the start she could not be reached. Minion won the Bed
Bank and Amboy Handicap at Monmouth. Many trainers
say she was the best of the lot, but she collided with Salis-
bury in exercise and died from injuries received. Inverwick
the "three-year-old, won the Hunter Stakes at Jerome. The
Mimi filly won the Noisery. The Cyclone colt won the Sea-
bright Stakes and was second in the July and the Titan.
Cascade won the West End. Fitzro>'s success was in purees,
and so was Stone crop's. Sluggard won the Sapphire Stakes
at the Coney Island Autumn Meeting. Salisbury and the
King Earnest-Cyclone colt, four years, won purses, and so
did Chemise, the Eccola filly, Anomaly, the Minority colt
and the Majority colt.

The table below shows the running of the Btable at the differ-
ent meetings. As will be seen, Mr. Withers won most of his
races at MoDmoath. and Jerome, the former because he is
personally interested, and in the case of Jorome it is from
love of old associations and because he considers the soil of
Jerome Park the beat in America for horses, he being opposed
to the "hard tracks":

Meetings.

Brooklyn (Spring)

Jerome Park (Spring)...
Coney Inland (Spring). .

Monmouth Park

Coney Island (Antu>anj

Brookljn (Autumn)....

Jerome Park (Autumn).

Totals . - . . ..

I

$2 9(10

3 015

8lM

48 H75
1 8 JO
5 515

11)280

24 | 17 | 4b I 878 2*a

Firenzi's race for the Grand National Handicap was gener-
ally considered a good one, bat it was hardly as good as we
expected, and hardly so good as we think the mure could
have run, say, at the beginning of the Autumn. Theie was
the usual throwing up of hands and tearing of hair when she
was alloted 131 lbs., and up to the last moment it was said
Mr. Haggin would not start her. A great deal has been said
of thiB 131 lbs. It is true no mare has takeu up this weight
and ran in a first.class race in recent yeais, but it was scarcely
more than her record merited. It was 16 lbs. over 6cale,
Raceland had 110 lbs., or G lbs. over scale. Consequently
Firenzi was called upon to concede him 10 lbs., and her re-
cent efforts, as compared with his, would lead one to suppose
she could do it. The little mare ran a game, true race, out
she had all she could do to beat Kaloolah ahead tor the place,
Raceland being two lengths in front. From all we saw we d )
not think that Firenzi was as good as she was at the beg n-
ning of the Coney Island Meeting.

Mr. Haggin deserves the applause of all good racing men
for starting Firenzi with the 131 lbs. np. There was the
strongest pressure upon him among his friends to BCiateh
her, but he stood out like a man. We would have been dt-
lighted to have seen the mare win the Grand National to re-
ward Mr. Haggin's action. It was one of the grandest moveb
in the direction of racing reform made this season. It struck
the light weight champions in the face. There are a lot u~
owners who roar with angnish if their horses are given over
120 lbs. in handicap, while the Eoglisb, Australian and
French horses are handling 135 lbs. with impunity. If there
ever wa& need for reform it is in regard tc weights. The
distances have been cut down until there are not a dozen
mile and a half races in the Eist, six furlong scrambles beiug
the order. Yet while they have reduced the distances they
have not increased the weights. They all say the scale is too
low, but put a moderate weight on their fiords and they
howl, and by their opposition put a premium on incompetent
riding. Bravo, Mr. Haggin!

It was said on Saturday that the Grand National was Fir-
enzi's last race, and that Bhe will be retired for the season at,
Monmouth Park. We are glad to learn it. Ihe little maie
hiib earned laurels enough to canonize her even should she
never win another race. She is one of the best mares that
has appeared during the generation. Some say the very best.
On that point we are uncertain. It is difficult to gauge the
merits of horses of different years. Miss Woodford was a
lucky mare. She did not meet a good class of horses ana the
Dwyers would not start her in handicaps. Thora did and
held her own, so did Girone and Ruthless, Katie Pease, ditto.
It cannot be said that Firenzi has ever been favored in escap-
ing hot company. She had Hanover to tight as a three-year-
old, and this season the Bard, Kingston, Terra Cotta and
Elkwood have been perpetually in her path.

The New Straight Course at Monmouth Park.

For some time past u u.»t> boon an open secret that
the Monmouth Park Association intended making a straight
track and have it in readiness for next season. In fact, the
matter was virtually settled the day the Futurity was run at
Sheepshead. The racing over the new straight course was
watched with unusual interest by the Monmouth Park Au-
thorities, and they could not do otherwise than vote the ex-
periment a success. To keep up with the band then they
quickly decided to add a straight course to the Monmoutn
track. If there was any doubt about the future intention of
the association in this matter it was settled a few days ago
when the title to a farm adjoining the course was transferred
to them.

From the faot that Mr. Withers refused to run his horses
on the Futurity track, excepting for the big event, it was tit
first supposed that he did not appreciate a straight course.
But it transpired that his real reason was that he considered
the track in an unfit condition to run upon. What the pro-
posed alterations at Monmouth Park will consist of it iB im-
possible to say, as Mr. Withers declines to give auy informa-
tion ou the subject; but it is probable that the straight will
be extended to a mile, which should become very popular.

The Futurity track was an innovation, and like all other
innovations, of course, found plenty of detractors. The main
arguments advanced against it wore, "that the stalt could not
be seen," and "that the horses were too loug out of sight."
Both aeseitions are miserable. But what of it? It might be
wished that the majority of people went to races for the sole
sake of seeing the Bport, and for nothing else. But do they?
Bo not the majority go for the sake of the excitement afford-
ed? In time they, too, will be won over to the advantages of
the straight run, when they find by experience that publio
form is vindicated, and that they are uolongor doomed to lose
their money by the mere accidents of being shut out at the
turns, pocketed and so forth. •Sporting World,

290

^Itc IPrtctLev mi& Jfcpjoriswau.

Nov. 3

*'Ihey Make Books."

The above is the most prominent "head line" of the follow-
ing article copied from a late number of the St. Louis Repub-
lic. The unitiated reader would come to the conclusion that
the history would be of authors, or failing in that guess
might combine typesetters, pressmen, bookbinders, eto.
Turf devotees would not be misled, and even tyroB under-
stand that it meant that potent brigade, the main business of
which is "lay" against horses. The business is of recent
date in America, though an old one in England. Not very
long ago the only betting on raoe courses in this country waB
"out of hand," and a very awkward method it was. A man
proposed to bet on the horBe he fancied, and when his offer
was accepted a stakeholder was colled into requisition and
the money deposited in his hands. Matches were the rule in
these days, and by far the heaviest investments made when
two of the cracks met. Seldom in stake races were there
large fields. Iu the great Peyton Stake, run at Nashville,
Tenn., in 1S-43, there were. thirty nominations at §5, 000 each,
$1,000 forfeit, there were four starters, and rarely, indeed,
was that number exceeded injan important race. In these
days the owner of Boston, James Long, of Baltimore, was the
grand plunger, and not an unusual occurrence when his
horse was running was for him to turn his back to the con-
testants and offer to bet "$ 1,000 to $300, and make it 19
times" if takerB could be found. That was the era of big
matches as well as big stakes, and quite a number from ten to
twenty-five thousand dollars a side could be instanced.

Auction pools were a manifest improvement on the old
system, and when the main part of the percentage goes to the
"racing fund," in our opinion is the best method of specular,,
ing on races of any. Combined with mutuels, which give
small bettors a chance, the only objection lies in the trouble
to get "money on" in a limited time and without attracting
attention. Dr. Underwood was the pioneer pool-seller,
though we believe the idea was obtained from Price McGrath.
The doctor had a monopoly of the business for several years,
while now there are legions of auctioneers all over the conn-
try.

The Republic article is illustrated with portraits of sis
prominent bookmakers, Tom Eiley, "Mush" Murray, Dave
Johnson, Ike Thompson, Bill Shipsey, and J. Cridge. Judg-
ing from the portraiture thoy are what can be termed good-
looking men, though scarcely up to the "form" of one or two
of oar California knights of the pencil. The climate has
probably something to do with that, and good luck is an
element which has no small Bhare in beautifying the features.
The article is interesting, and long as it is, will be appreciated
by our readers who like to take the odds:

New York, Oct. 11. — Book making is a profession which
furnishes a livelihood to perhapB a hundred men in this
country, and provides more or lees constant employment for
several hundred more. The patrons of this form of betting
might very likely be numbered by the hundrods of thous-
auds. The bookmakers who have achieved competencies, or
made fortunes, are in a majority in the ranks of their calling;
the "outsiders" who have come out ahead of the bocks in the
long run, might be counted without any great difficulty.
Nevertheless, this variety of gambling on horse raceB comes
to us with the indorsement of the entire English raoing pub-
lic, and beyond all doubt has come to stay.

Somehow or other about the time horse-racing came into
vogue, men began to back their opinions as to the probable
winners with their money. To-day it is a recognized fact,
thoroughly supported by evidence, that horse-racing without
betting would be a dismal failure. Various racing Associa-
tions, legislative bodies and theorists have attempted to re-
strict, or do away with betting at the track. Howsuccessful
these efforts have been is shown by the fact that to-day there
is not a track in the country of which the bookmakers or
poolsellers are not a recognized feature. All sorts of laws
prohibiting these forms of gambling have been enacted in va-
rious states, but the interested parties and the influential
patrons have always managed to evade the law either by
Bharp practice or by open defiance, In fact, so (irmly estab-
lished are the men who give you a chance to lose your own
money or win somebody else's at the great racing meetings
that the various jockey clubs not only recognize their exist-
ence, but from them derive a considerable share of their in-
comes. The official character of the recognitions does muoh
to elimiuate the "crooked" element of the bookmakers and
poolsellers from the track. And it iB a noticeable fact that in
the ten or twelve years since systematized betting on horse-
races was introduced, but very few of theBe temporary custo-
dians of the betting publio's money have proved dishonest
and "pulled up stakes." Viewed in some lightB this semi-
legalized betting is a good thing for the race-going public. A
big percentage ot those who attend the races want to bet
with strangers — and strangers to both the bettors would prob-
ably have to be selected as stakeholders. Iu that event the
disappearance of stakeholders — and the stakes of course —
would be matters of frequent occurrence, and the wailings of
the victims would be long and loud. Theu again the present
system is a great convenience to patrons of the turf. As it is
those who desire to bet have more or loss trouble in reaching
the belting booths or in getting their messengers there in
time lo place their money. Were there uo betting-booths
the general rash to secure bets would result in an indiscrim-
inate scramble, and the comparative good order now pre-
served at the meetings of the several racing associations
would be something to be desired but not realized.

The general method of making books in this country ib
much the same as that in vogue in England. Certain men of
sporting proolivities and more or loss capital who think thev
know enough about horses to so lay their bets with the public
as to win in a majority of races, pay a stipulated amount to
the managers of the meeting, post the odds which they will
give against each horse in each race, issue tickets to their
customers stating the terms of the bet, pay if they lose and
pocket their patron's money if they win. In Eoglaud the
bookmaker's first principle is to so lay bis money as to win
in any event. Otherwise put, he so scales his odds that
whichever horse first runs under the wire ho will be some-
thing in pocket. Herein America thiB excellent commercial
principle is not so rigidly observed by tbe profession. Some
adventurous spirits who tlatter themselves that through
underground information or their own judgment they can
name the winuev arc iu the habit of offering almost any udtls

against the other horses, or at least euoh odds as may be
necessary to induce lively betting. If their judgment was
right they are usually a good many thousands ahead at the
end of that particular race. If their judgment was wrong
and they had backed it to their limit there may very possibly
be aB many less bookmakers on the track for a time as there
were adventurous spirits before this unfortunate race. BoA-
making is a good deal like operating on Wall Street. If you
are a broker and simply handle other people's money on a
commission you undergo no risk and are bound to be a win-
ner, whatever way the market may turn. But if you will
insist in backing your own opinions and doing a little gamb-
ling on your own account, you are apt to get your lingers
burned. So in bookmaking; if you are clever enough and
lucky enough to make a boob that stands to win, however the
race may result, you can't lose, and are assured of some
remuneration for your trouble. Bat if you go to indorsing
your own opinions with your money, and, instead of assur-
ing yourself of some profit by means of a hedged book, try to
oapture hundreds of thousands by a coup d'etat, you are just
as apt Lo be yourself cleaned out as you are to clean someoDe
else out. If there is anyone alive who recognizes the truth
of this fact it is the experienced bookmaker, and he keeps it
in mind in almost all his transactions. So when we read
about this bookmaker or that bookmaker laying $10,000, or
some other big amount, on one or other of the Presidential
candidatep, W6 mustn't believe he is risking all that money;
the ohances are that he either has hedged, or will hedge, the
bet so that whoever is elected he will be a richer man than he
was before he made the bet.

As soon as bookmaking beoame popular with the public
the jockey club began to make rules governing the admission
of the bookmakers to the tracks and the prices to be paid by
them for the privilege of admission. Of late years
the average price for the privilege of making books on the
track has been $100 per day. At times, and in certain in-
stances, it has soared as high as $150, and again has been
forced down as low as $65. The figure at which the cost of
the privilege waB fixed, and certain other matters, were un-
satisfactory to a good many bookmakers, and last winter tbe
Turf Alliance was formed by the Eastern members of the
fraternity. About sixty of the best known of the persuasion
joined the alliance, but a few others of equal prominence,
who for some reason or other were unpopular with the sixty,
were debarred. The alliance essayed to dictate to racing
associations just wnat bookmakers should be accorded the
betting privilege and what price should be paid for admission
to the track. This attempted dictation was not favorably
received by the turf magnates, and there has always been
bad blood between them and the alliance. There was an
outbreak at a meeting on one of the big Eastern tracks this
summer when the management refused to recognize the
organization, and for three days the alliance men stayed awaj
from the field. In these three days the attendance at the
meeting showed a marked falling off, and the management
was compelled to abdicate its position and let the alliance
run things. The Monmouth Park people effected a compro-
mise arrangement with the alliance stipulating that they
should receive $6,500 a day from the bookmakers, and allow-
ing the organization to say whether its members shonld pay
a sufficient price apiece to make up this sum. or should
allow outsiders to come in and thus decrease the cost to each
bookmaker. In the latter cise the alliance was to have the
privilege of saying how many, and what men should be
admitted. The same course has been followed at the present
meeting at Jerome Park, with fairly satisfactory results.
But neither side is fully satisfied with the present order of
things, and after the racing season closes a meeting of the
leading jockey clubs will be held to take action upon the
dispute with the bookmakers, and shape the policy to be
pursued in the future.

The Turfman'.* Alliance of to-day is but a later edition of
the old Alliance Club, which flourished for a brief season
some ten or eleven years ago. Most of the well-known book-
makers now before the public were members of the old or-
ganization, but after the disruption of the club no attempt
was made to form a new association of the kind. Since the
old days methods of bookmaking in this country have not
undergoue many changes, and the operator of to-day risks
his money and takes yours in about the same way that he or
hiB predecessors did a decade ago. It isn't always his own
money that the speculator on the box risks, but very often
his large ventures are made with funds supplied by some
wealthy patron of the turf, gambler or other capitalist of
sporting tendencies. Quite naturally the owner of a promis-
ing horse entered for a certain race is averse to publicly
staking large sums on the representative of his stable, either
personally or through his commonly-recoguized agents. For
were it generally known that the proprietor was largely back-
ing his Btable's entry the odds against his horse would, of
course, be scaled down, and in the event of a victory for him
his hundreds or thousands would bring far less returns than
they would had it been supposed that outsiders had chauoed
to pick his horse as a winner and had freely put up their
money on their choice. Just here the bookmaker is a very
handy functionary; $1,000, $10,000 or $100,000 may be
placed in his hands to cover all bets offered against the slated
winner, and the proprietor's hand cannot be seen. By
transferring his backiug from one bookmaker to another, a
wealthy owner of first-class horse flesh may take advantage
of all bets offered against his entries, and at the same time
himBelf remain in the background and avoid decreasing his
own winnings by publicly betraying his more or less well-
founded confidence in his stable. This practice haB been
followed by many famous horsemen, and many a bookmaker
of national fame has acquired the reputation of a bold opera-
tor by chancing money which was not his own, but had
merely been intrusted to him for speculation.

A gootf many American bookmakers have more or less de-
servedly got the reputation of being '■plungers." All sorte of
wild stories about their tremendous winnings or losings are
banded about by word of mouth or in the newspapers. Per-
hapB the majority of those who hear and read these storieB
believe them. But it those who do would stop a moment and
consider that it is scarcely (be policy of the members of the
fraternity to talk about their personal business, and that no-
body else can possibly know how much they made or lost on
any particular event or day, they will very sensibly discredit
all anch nonsense. Doubtless bookmakers follow their trade
to make money — and most of them do it. Bat they, or at
least the more reckless operators, take big risks oftentimes,
and it is only in the long run or by some big coup that they
make fortunes. Lots of men in the business know very little
about making a book, and start in by offering all sorlB of fan-
tastic odds, and then scale down iu accordance with the ex-
ample of the recognized expert bookmakers in the ring with
them. Some of these fellows go so far as to stand on the box
with an opera-glass at their eyes Hoaiiniug the slate of some
shrewd rival, and mark down their own odds as fast its their
leader dues bis. Such men as these are of eour»e, rather
weak -backed, and a seriuus oauo of misplaced judgment nod

heavy betting may wreck them. "Plunger*," very oivea Hat
themselves unable to meet their obligations at the end of i
day's races, but to their credit be it said they very rare!]
"welch.'' Of coarse they are compelled to announce that the)
cannot pay all their tickets, but there are many cases on recort
of bookmakers who have been forced to the wall, afterwardi
paying up their debts in full as soon as they got on their tee:
again.

About all the prominent bookmakers of New York city an
known throughout the country, and vice versa, the promi
nent bookmakers of the country at large are well knrwn it
the metropolis. There are certain haunts at which the gen-
try can always be found in force, especially at pool-rooms,
billiard-rooms, cafes and hotel lobbies. Some of the hotel
most patronized by these sportiog gentlemen are the Huff
man Bouse, St. James Hotel and Astor House. Iu fact, e
man who knows the faces of the leading operators can't stroB
into the Hoffman House of an evening during the racing
without recognizing a half dozen or more men whoarepronu
inent figures in every betting ring east of the Mississippi
river. And the lobby and bar-room of the St. James Hotel
fairly swarm with representative book-makers. The; Asl
House, being a downtown resort, is only patronized by tl
folk in the daytime. Somehow or other most any booL
maker is a protyope of his colleagues. As a rule they are welt
dressed, dandified-looking men, who might by the inexperl-
enced be taken for well-to-do professional or business men.
They are decidedly disinclined to talk about their busiuei
especially with strangers. A natural reticence born of th _
calling may partially account for this, and the police super-
vision and interference to which they are constantly subject
is doubtless more or less responsible. What they are worth
nobody but themselves know. So, what gossip may say
they have put away is not worth talking about. To say that
many of them are wealthy and that most of them are well-to-
do pretty accurately sums up the situation.

James Kelly is probably as well known throughout the
country as any man who ever made a book in America,
When a boy he was apprenticed to a bricklayer, but ran away
one day because his master wouldn't let him go to a picnio.
For years he drifted about in one thing and another until he
finally landed aB a sporting man. When bookmaking was
first introduced iu the United States, now nearly twelve
years ago, he entered the business and has been at it continu-
ously until about two years ago, when he ceased to make
books of his own. For several years he and "Archie" Bliss
were partners, and were considered the best and heaviest men
in the business. Kelly ran a stock room in New York City
and sold auction pools before bookmaking oame into vogue,
and has had a better all around experience than any man in
his line. When he retired he was said to be worth $250,000,
and certainly has not decreased his pile sinoe then. He has
always had the reputation of being one of the squarest men
in his trade, but through bis opposition to certain men, who
afterwards became prominent in the Turf Alliance, he was
shut out when that organization was formed. This year he
has been deputed by the managers of various Eastern tracks
to the full charge of the belting arrangements. An unques-
tioned authority on horse-racing, and a cool-headed, conser-
vative man, he has given complete satisfaction in this capac-
ity to both sides, and will doubtless fill a similar position
next season. He is about 55 years old, tall, good-looking and
thoroughly gentlemanly in his manners.

"Dave" Johnson, as everybody knows him, is a youngster
in years but an oldster in bookmaking. Hib lather before
him kept an auction pool-room in New York for many years,
and his uncle "Bill" Johnson, was an old sport. The boy
started in business with his father before he had reached hi*
majority and a few years later struck op a partnership with
Lucien Appleby, who was more than twice his age. Johnson'
was a born "plunger, "and with the money which the wealthy
Appleby pat up straight way, he proceeded to make a repu-
tation for himself as a bold operator. At times he lo.-t
heavily; again he won small fortunes on a single day's races.
But in the long run he was fairly successful and the firm of
Appleby & Johnson made a name for itself. Lately the
firm dissolved and Johnson is now going it alone.

Lucien Appleby is probably something like 50 years old.
Though he has been more or less actively interested iu horse-
racing and kindred ventures for many years, he has done
little himself in the way of makiug books. He is a very
careful sort of man, looks well before he leaps, and when he
does generally wins. One of his chief sources of income is
the famous gambling honse at No. SIS Broadway in New
York City, formerly owned and run by the ex-Congressman
and ex-pugilist, John Morrissey.

"Bill" Lovell is an old fellow of 60 or 70 years, and is pop-
ularly believed to have been a sporting man ever since he
was old enough to walk alone. Iu the old days he owned
American Girl and other fast trotters, but afterwards driHea
into bookmaking. In making his books he was as •■■• »jS
as iu everything else, and often would post odds »gr
horse and none against the others entered in th.. si * '
Of late years he has been more of a backer of boo1 9
than a bookmaker himself. He is very well off a
always shown a good deal of pertinacity in stiokiuj'
friends through thick and thin.

Another old timer iB Joe Cotton, or "Papa Joe," tr
New Orleans sport. His first ventures on the tur,
quite humble, but were successful. Before Ion;/ J< , '
horses of his own and backed 'em like a man.
fell to pluugiug. and has had, occasionally, relapse?
became a bookmaker. Still he is well fixed tiuant' ,.. , aim,
everybody says, will die in the harness.

John MoDouald is a man of about 30 years, h .« cloau coll
features, a smooth face and always gets hiuisel. up in stvfl
Five years ago he hadn't a dollar to his uan.e, but a friend
backed him for $5,000, and he went to New Orleans andj
cleared something like $20,000. The next spring he camel
East, picked up four or rive horses, won on them and grad-l
uated as a "plunger." His plunging has been very succbSS-j
ful, and ho la now worth $100,000. aud owns fifteen orl
twenty horses. One of the representatives of his stable la I
namod after his original backer, Bob Furey. McDomdd was I
educated for the priesthood at- Mount St. Mary's College at]
Emmetsbnrg, Md , but got off the track. He is generally!
supposed to be one of the bee osted men in tbe ring on the I
performauces of American racing stock.

Dick Roche of St. Louis, is very generous iu offering his
odds. He never seems to care what other bookmakers are
doing, and always posts the longt st odds against both long i
and short horses. One of the biggest billard ronuis in the
Mound City is owned by hiui, aud he is well-kunwn as
the financial backer of that billard wi/.zard, Jack Sohaefer.^
Kobert DeLicey was formerly a well-known gambler and J
baoker of gamblers, but some time ago branobed out as a J
booliumker. Despite bis profession ho has always borne the
reputation of being a "white man," aud has several times
refunded the uiouey of losers at his well-appointed gamb-
ling < slablisment who eould not afford to lose. As a
bookmaker he has been pretty successful, and his down-

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town room in New York City is probably the beBt patronized
place of its kind ia the country.

J. Cridge is on the shady sido of 50; is a short, good-
natured sort of man but somewhat eccentric. He came from
England a good many years ago, and si ways bets more or less
freely on the English races and makes books onsome of them.
Years ago he was odo of the Alliance Club people and hns
stuck to the business ever since. Many wealthy patrons of
the turf have intrusted large commissions to him and he has
been pretty successful in hrs career. At present he does
more in the way of backing fellow-bookmakers than in run-
ning a elate of his own. One of his hobbies has always been
the establishment of an organization of turfmen in this coun-
try after the pattern of the famous Tattersall's in London.
" Among other widely known bookmakers of the past and
present are "Mush" Murray, A. Wheelock, Leon and Henry
Stedeker, "Bob" Irving, John Ullman, Ike Thompson,
Arthur Hakett, old Bill Shipsey and Tom .Riley. Riley is a
Chicago man, well known through the west and pretty well
known through the east. Like so many of his colleagues he
is a plunger, and is pretty apt to take anything or everything
offered him in the way of a bet. In a single day he has lost
as much as $15,000, but his winnings have bested his losings,
and in his 32 or 33 years of life he has accumulated a very
snug little oompej^ncy.

Sprain of the Suspensory Ligament.

It is somewhat cumbersome to use the recognized formula
for editorial "matter" in any case, and the plural of the per-
sonal pronoun in many instances is an embarrassment which
had better be avoided. Why w° Bhould have replaced I'm
editorial composition is not eaeily explained. When several
persons are engaged in that department it may be taken that
the opinions advanced aje shared by collaboraleurs, or it may
be thought lea* egostical than a repetition of the first person
singular. Bat when it represents what only can be done by
one person, there is an absurdity which had better be avoid-
ed. No matter, aB "Dagonet" puts it in the Referee, if the
I's are as numerous as in the tail of a peacock should the
meaning be more clear, the apparent egostism will be for-
given.

In resuming the history of the Sprain of the Suspensory
Ligament in Antevolo, and the treatment which resulted in a
measure of success, I feel that the account will be of more
than passing interest, and that the encumbrance of the
heavier style had better be removed. It may be that a large
majority of readers do not appreciate the seriousness of the
injury, though there are few trainers who are unacquainted
with the seriousness of Btraina of the "middle tendon."
Veterinarians are well aware of the dangers which follow
even a slight sprain, and unite in insisting that there shall
be as complete relief from work as circumstances will per-
mit. "The books" do not vary in telling what the treatment
should be, and in order that readers who are not posted in
regard to what professors teach, a few quotations are pre-
sented; Stonehenge's 1b as follows :

The suspensory ligament, which should be carefully studied
on account of the numerous accidents to which it is liable,
is attached to all four of the bones entering into this joint,
and may be described as being composed of a strong band of
white tissue. It ia thin and comparatively weak towards the
knee, but as it approaches the fetlock joint, it almost equals
the back sinews in substance, and its volume and winneBs
to the touch may be taken as some test of the power of any
particular leg in resisting a "breakdown." Occupying the
bpace between the two small metacarpal bones, and lying
close against the large metacarpal, it arises from the posterior
common ligament of the knee joint, from a projection on the
back of the large metacarpal bone just below it, and from the
inner Bides of the heads of the small metacarpals. Descend-
ing thence close to the large metacarpal bones, it splits into
two strong bands, each of which ib attached to the upper
edge of the corresponding sesamoid bone, a few fibres pass-
ing on to re-unite below the joint and become continuous
with the tendon of the extensor pedis in front of the os
coronre.

The Bame author thus describes the injury and proper

treatment:

The suspensory ligament not being elastic like the back
si rews (which though not in themselves extensible, are the
f . Sngations of muscles which have that property), is very

I 'to °trains, especially in the hunter, and to a le*s degree
3' ra'cehorBe. Oq reference to pageB 472-3, the inferior

'• Lxions of this part will be seen to be the two sesamoid

^b by a bifurcation of its substance, and as these bones

*3it the pastern joints by the inferior sesamoideal liga-

uls, when the suspensory ligament is strained the whole

.-raratus is rendered useless, because the pain occasioned by

—tension of the upper part prevents the "horse from put-

b- %% ' ^ight upon the foot. The accident is readily made

a it there is local swelling and tenderness, and in the
.'ed horse, which is alone likely to meet with a strain
of tmekind, the leg is rarely sufficiently gummy to prevent
the tingeT from making out the condition of the ligaments and
tendons. f;*rhere is no giving way of the joints as in "break
down," buron the contrary the leg is flexed, and if the case
is a bad one,u the toe only is allowed to touch the ground.
In ordinary cases, however, there is merely Blight swelling
of the suspensory ligament in a limited spot usually near its
bifurcation, or sometimes in one division only close above
the sesamoid bone to which it is attached. The horHe can
stand readily on that leg, but on being trotted be limps a
good deal. Sometimes, however, there is a swelling of the
feet without lameness, but in this case the enlargment is
generally due to an effusion of serum into the cellular cover-
ing of the ligament, and not »n actual strain of its fibres. The
treatment will depend gre'«i*y upon the extent of the mis-
chief; if there is no great injury done, and the enlargement
is ohiefly from effusion of serum, rest and cold applications
by means of bandages or otherwise, will iu the course of two
or three months effect a cure. Generally, however, the case
will last six or eight months before the ligament recovers its
tone and in a valuable horse no attempt should be made to
work him before that time. Where the swelling is small, as
it generally is, baadages have no power over it, as the pro-
jection of the flexor tendons keeps the pressure off the
injured part. Here, flipping the leg iu a bucket of water
every hour will be of f*r more service than a bandage, and
the sudden shock of the i old water will be doubly efficacious.
After the heat has disappeared the biuiodide of mercury may
be used aa a blister two or three timeb, and then the howe

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may either be turned out, or put into a loose box for three
or four months, after which walking exercise will complete
the cure.

There is so little difference in the views of writers on veter.
inary science ia describing the ailment and recommendations
or how it should be treated, that further quotations are nnnee.
essary. From the above it will be learned that slight injuries
require "two or three months" to effect a cure, while that of
a more serious nature "three or four months, after which
walking exercise will complete the cure." Among all the
works I have at command, that of Stonehenga is the most
optimistic m predicting the consequences. In another it is
claimed that even in slight sprains "a long rest from work iB
indispensable to recovery," and in addition to a blister of
biniodide of mercury advise the application of the actual
cantery. In a conversation with Dr. Bowhill after he had
made an examination of the injured leg, satisfying himself
that there had been a sprain, he remarked, "there are exeep-
tionB to rules, and this is one of them." That the exception
may prove the correctness of a rule I shall not dispute, but
in this case it can be safely claimed that treatment, so con-
trary to all precedent, enabled Antevolo to take Dart in a race
which would have been utterly impossible under orthodox
methods. Should it prove in subsequent tr'als as effective as
it has in this, I will feel that the tribulations are partially
compensated by an increase of knowledge. Such a case is
not very likely to be duplicated. Had the horse been engaged
in a race which was of less importance than the National, or
rather in one about which I had less anxiety, the trial would
never have beea made. When he "went wrong" last year
work was suspended, and his exercise restricted to walking
and jogging for nine months thereafter.

In resuming the history it may be well to repeat a part
heretofore published so as to present a full case, though
that part will be brief, Previous to August 21st, his fast
work had been restricted to half miles. That which imme-
diately preceded-the injury was a half mile in 1:09 on a track
which was very deep, the deep track, in my opinion, being
the oause of the injury. The suspensory the following
morning was considerably "bowed" and a good deal of swell-
ing from ankle to hock. Diluted "Carbolized Alkaline
Lotion" was used for nine dayB, after that "Royal Embroca-
tion." After a few days that was replaced by bandaging, hot
water and washing soda part of the time, oold water in which
borax and alum were diluted the other part. For thirty days
he was walked and jogged; on the 20th and 21st of September
allowed a short brush at the finish of his exercise.

Saturday, the 22d, his first faBt work over half a mile, wis
2:28, 2:25; Tuesday, the 25th, 2:26, 2 :19; Saturday, 29th>
2:23, 2:19; Tuesday, Oct. id, 2:22£, 2:20*. That much of
his work has been given heretofore, and on Saturday, Oct,
6th, three heats were ventured upon, the time of which was
2:28, 2:19, 2:17. Tuesday, 9th, 2:29J, 2:21. Saturday, 13th,
2.24, 2:18, 2:19J. The intention was to restrict his work on
Tuesday to two heatB, but as he showed a disposition to
break, another was given, the time 2:26, 2:19, 2:22. In all
this work I thought he was going well within his rate, except-
ing in the last, though the only reasons I could see for falling
off were that the work had been too much for the condition he
was in, especially the second and third heats on Saturday.
The object, however, of this article is to show the result of the
treatment, and not to speculate on the effects of the work on
his speed. The injured leg appeared to be growing stronger
all the time, and so far as careful examination by eye and
hand could prove it was better. But it was also evident that
he was calling on the "well leg" for extra labor. He would
throw himself in the airflight a good deal further when that
was the propelling power, especially when first starting and
the spacing between the footprints irregular. The main
difficulty seemed to be in getting around the Grst turn as
when fairly straightened on the backstretch the motion was
truer. For instance the longeBt stride on starting was seven-
teen feet, on the backstretoh they ran from IS to 19 feet, and
the space between the footprints was uniform. But on the
Oakland track the start, and for some distance beyond the
furlong mark, there is quite an up-grade, whereas there 1b
still greater declination on the backstretch. There was the
same difficulty in the race and he could not "negotiate" the
first semicircle anything nearly as well as he could make the
rest of the circuit.

I am satisfied now that it was a mistake to delay his jour-
ney from my place in Oakland to the Bay District until the
morning of the race. But he did so well in the Harry Wilkes
race, under the same conditions, that the plan was again
followed. He left his Btall at 5:30 in the morning, and waB
put on the 6:15 creek boat. It is about three mileB though
for most of the way the streets are in good order. From the
ferry landing to the course the distance must be about six
miles, and a great part of it on cobble stone pavement.
There are steep hills to climb, though the irregular foothold
which the cobbles gave was, doubtless, the worst feature.
But this was also a severe test of the treatment, and when
the "bad leg" withstood the ordeal, it is an important factor
in the review.

Ab has been stated betore the object in presenting thiB
account is to illustrate the value of the treatment followed
and not for the purpose of extenuating his defeat. That
does not enter into the description, as any person having the
least knowledge of horses will agree that under the circum-
stances it was remarkable that he could make the showing he
did. I hold that it was the best he ever made, and taking
into consideration it was his first race for within a month ot
two years bb well as the leg troubles others will share in tha1
estimate. There is little necessity for rehearsing the features

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of the race, sfterthe full accounts published. These reports,
however, were made from the standpoint of a spectator, and
my knowledge 13 more extensive from being a participant.

The race has a bearing on the value of the treatment, and
cannot be ignored in the summing up. Contrary to his wont
Antevolo could not "score" before the first heat. Not only
unsteady but Beeming to have lost his speed. This may
have been caused by the excitement attended on his first race
after a lapse of twenty-three months, it may have been owing
to other causes. At all events something was wrong, and all
that could be done in that heat was to quiet him as much as
possible, and endeavor to overcome the tendency to unstead-
iness. He trotted the mile without a break, coming in at his
ease two seoonds behind the winner. The second heat I
essayed to go off with them, and he broke on the turn, losing
so much ground that it was out of the question to expect to
win. He was jogged from the distance in, and for the whole
mile kept at an easy pace. The third heat he made a double
break on the turn, losing still more ground, and he was
driven as in the preceding. The fourth heat will be des-
cribed in detail, as there has been a good deal of argument
over it. He scored better in that than before, and when the
word was given he was slightly in advance of Woodnut, which
enabled him to lead that horse, the positions being Stamboul
at the pole, Woodnut trailing immediately behind him, Ante-
volo occupying the second place from the pole. ApDrehend-
ing a break I restrained him from going as fast as he could,
and when I saw that Woodnut was out-trotting him, pulled
enough away to let Woodnut through with as little loss of
ground as possible.

The next best thiDg for me to win the heat was for Wood-
nut to get it, which would give another chance, and as Ante-
volo was manifestly improving it might be that a fifth heat
would place him on an equality with the others. At that
time I would cheerfully have give §500 for Woodnut to win
that fourth heat, not wishing to be understood that the others
would "come back" but that my horse would improve. He
got around the turn without breaking, though so far behind
at the quarter that he could not overcome the gap, though he
did it in part being closer at the finish than he was at the
quarter of a mile mark. In all of the heats he did not show
any distress, and this induced me to offer a match at heats of
two miles against any stallion, the race to come off two weeks
from that day, but when he was cooled out it was evident
that the well leg was giving him a great deal of pain. Part
of the time he rested on the toe, and then he would hold it
up. He would attempt to lie down to roll, as his habit is
when brought in from work, but when partially down would
rise again, and after he ate his evening feed, repeated that
movement so often that the man who takes care of him was
fearful that the was going to have an attack of colic. When
I reached the track the next morning, and the bandages were
removed, the bad leg was found to be all right, the well leg
"filled" between ankle and hock, the most swelling being
just below the hock. I anticipated that, and was gratified to
see that so far as I could jud^e the tendons were not in-
volved. This was also the opinion of Hickok and Gold-
smith, -who were requested to make an examination, and so
he was started for home, reaching there at 1.30 p. m. Sunday.
At the time of writing, Wednesday, Oct. 31st, there was a
good deal of swelling, though less than a week ago when it
appeared at the worst, and I am nearly positive that it is
merely an effusion of seium due to the extra exertion thrown
on that leg. The leg that was first injured £.as not looked so
well since it was first sprained. The bandages were removed
from that leg on the Si turd ay following the race, since then
bathed with diluted lotion. I expected that a good deal of
swelling would return from the removal of the bandages, bnt
was agreeably disappointed. The other leg has been kept in
bandages with cotton battiug next the leg, the cotton and
inside bandage being saturated with warm water in which wash,
ing soda was dissolved. It is too early yet to form an au-
thoritative opinion regarding the last injury, though that is
of secondary importance, the question being what is the re-
sult in the case of a sprain of the suspensory ligament.

Antevolo with one exception has been only jogged Binoethe
race. When jogging everything has been removed excepting
ankle boots, and though he jogs a trifle stiff on the other leg
for about half a mile, I cannot detect anything like a wrong
movement. Friday last I felt sure that if not permitted lo
have a brush on the track, he would play going home, and
the latter being the most dangerous he was allowed to move
about three furlongs. Not having loops on the wires I asked
Mr. Downer to take the check up two holes further than it
was in the race, shortening it U inches, and he and A. L.
Hinds said that they had not seen him move bo well this
season, ascribing the change to the shortened check. The
probable cause was the removal of the pressure which had
heretofore been applied, leaving his limbs free. The uses
and abuses of "bearing" reins will be the subject of another
article, and in this connection it will be sufficient to say that
all who are competent to judge will agree with me that the
higher the head is held by the check the more strain there
will be on the hind legs.

The above sketch will show the work which has been giv-
en since the injury, and from that an estimate can be formed
of the strain endnred. As to the appearance the lower part
of the ligament is Btill enlarged 'ind forced slightly outward
from its natural position. There is slight swelling be.
low the hock on both sides of the leg, though on the inner
the back tendon and nuspeusory are in a normal condition.
There is not a particle of heat or leudt-ruesy, »u<i wore it Dot
foi the wrinkles caused by bandaRing many people, and not
incompetent judges by any means, would fail to not

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thing being wrong. And now for the treatment which even
a brief statement will show to have been entirely different
from that recommended by Stoneheuge, while that is mild
when compared with what others reeommend. In the first
place, not a day's rest, walking and jogging, and when the
lameness was so pronounced that it was painfnl to Bee him trot,
however slow, he was taken on the road, walked up the grade
and trotted on the decline. The diluted lotion I think was
beneficial, and though the "Royal Embrocation" increased
the swelling, and came very near blistering, I am not pre-
pared to say that it was not an aid to recovery. That it re-
tarded his fast work is sure, and that may have been a valu-
able element, but when the dajs wore away until there were
only 37 left ere the race was to come off, I became somewhat
nervous. On the 19th of September everything approaching
an irritant was discarded, and as has been stated, warm
water and soda, cold water and alum and boras were the de-
pendence. From the 19th of September uutil the bandage
was thrown aside these were the only applications, the cotton
compress being adopted on the 22d, and that was continued
during all his work, even when walking, and not dispensed
with until his retnrn home after the race.

I ascribe a great portion of the success to the use of cotton,
tbough it may have increased the work of the well leg. Pre-
vious to the 22d the cotton was used in the stable under the
bandage, though on that date it was applied both in the
Btable and when at exercise. In the latter case it was held in
position by an ankle boot and long shin roll, and this obvi-
ated the difficulty mentioned by Stonehenge by bringing the
pressure immediately on the suspensory ligament. Still it
interfered with the action, hampering the leg which undoubt-
edly threw more of the work on the other. Had there been
time to experiment a trial would have been made with springs,
a sort of a truss held in place by the cannon bone, thus giv-
ing the pressure without binding the back tendon, but as
long as there was favorable progress, and the time so short,
the old adage "let well alone" was given due heed. The roll
held it in place, and with less restraint to the back tendon
than if an elastic bandage had been u6ed. The roll was kept
from moving by a small pad fitted so as to occupy the space
between the back tendon and the cannon bone on the inside
of the leg. being shaped something like the half of a small
cigar so as not to press on the large vein which nearly crosses
the leg diagonally above where the pad came. My reason
for using soda dissolved in hot water was to correct the
"hardness" of well water, and also to soften the skin. Ap_
plying it after fast work I thought it likely to remove sore-
ness, the cotton and inside bandage being as thoroughly
saturated as possible. "Derby" bandages were used, the
outer being put on dry. Cold water, with as mnch alum and
boras as It would hold in solution, was used when the work
■was slow, the purpose being to strengthen the tissues. Of
conrBe the astringent properties of alum were depended upon,
but I have no reasons to give for the combination of that and
boras further than to remark that I have heard boras recom-
mended in analogous cases. Since removing the bandages on
the "bad leg" diluted lotion has been applied twice each day,
the leg hand-rubbed until thoroughly dry.

In the endeavor to be as brief as possible it has been neces-
sary to omit details which might have given a clearer idea,
though I deem that enough has been said to prove that in this
case the treatment may be called highly successful.

Influence of Sire and Dam.

In the Nevj York Sportsman of the 13th instant is a com-
munication from L. J. Rose, Esq,, the test being the above
caption, and in the main the article is commendable. But
some of his deductions are not warranted by the facts, and
as a horse we think very highly of is pronounced a failure,
will have to correct Mr. Rose on this point. More than that
A. W. Richmond, the horse stigmatized as a failure, we
brought to California, although he was sold a short time
thereafter, and that is a farther inducement to see that he
has fair play. The following are the closing paragraphs of
the article:

Ab to the influence of the stallion and mare, which haB the
most, I believe to be about equal. I believe that Gretchen,
bred to any kind of a horse, the colt would have trotted with
as much certainty as to breed Sultan to a mare of the same
grade or breed. So also witn Minne Ha-ha, but both would
have bred a much better trotter with much more certainty
when bred to the trotting-bred stallion.

To show this by esample I sold Gretchen and Barbara to
H. M. Johnson, Esq. Both were bred to Richmond, and
one produced Romero, 2:17^; the other produced I-eu Rose,
with a record of 2:27. Both of these mares could trot, and
were trotting-bred, and were, no doubt, in these two respects,
the best mares he ever covered, and are yet the only two of
his get that have any records of 2:30 or better, or that have
amounted to anything in the way of racehorses. Richmond
has many colts, and many of them have been trained. All
of them are very Btylish and flue driving horpes, and nearlv
all can trot as good as 3:00, but when the effort is made to
make them go fast enough for race contests they are a failure.

It is true be is sire of Arrow, and there are others that
now promise fast as pacers, but a horse may get a fast pacer;
in fact pacers come frequently from partly running and some
trotting breeding, but that circumstance does not seem to
indicate that such breedine will bring trotters. In fact the
reverse is often the fact. On the other hand The Moor got
Tommy Gates, record 2:24, ont of a native mare. Sir Guy,
record 2:29, out of a native and running-bred mare; Inez,
record 2:30. ont of a ronuing-bred mare. Sultan got Big
Frank, record 2:29*. out of a farm mare, thus showing that
b th Gretchen aud The Moor could control action, and it
may be taken that either could have produced a trotter with-
out trotting breeding on either side. This is not proven
nth as much certainly on the part of Gretchen, but could
iOt be, for mares with fcrq|tipg pedigrees are not bred to
1 orses without breeding Ji. J, Rose, Los. Ant;-1

It is not necessary to go outside of the communication t >
Bhow that the conclusion is not sustained by the record, and
that from the evidence presented A. W, Richmond is not a
failure. Gretchen, when coupled with "Woodford Mambrino
produced Inca, 2:27; by the Moor Del Snr, 2:24-1, and Ne-
luskato Sultan which made a two-year-old record of 2:30*.
These are all of her colts which have trotted in public,
though she had others. Mr. Rose errs in giving the time of
Romero at 2:19$, as it was a quarter second faster, e» that from
the same mare he has tbe best of the Moor by five seconds.
No one will dispute that Sultan isoneof the most remarkable
of progenitors, and yet he has only one of his get with a
faster record than Romero, and the fastest offspring of the
Moor is 41 seconds slower. The other mare, Barbara, sold to
Mr. Johnston, which is given as an illustration, has never
thrown a trotter to any other horse as we are informed by Mr.
Durfee, and that gentleman further informs us that few Of
Richmond's colts have been trained, and no one is better
posted on that point.

We do not intend to go outside of Mr. Rose's communica-
tion at this time to refute the charge. Accepting the posi-
tion taken that The Moor was a great success as the getter of
fast trotters, then a horse, which from the same mare, beats
him five seconds, is still greater, especially when there is
none others to come much closer.

The article was written some time ago, and, probably, in a
hurry. Had proper consideration been given, the author
would have seen that it was illogical, and we have too much
respect for Mr. Rose to charge him with a want of candor.

Apart from a desire to Bee justice done, there iB a strong
feeling for horses we have owned, and may be pardoned for
the pride in those brought to California. It is not often that
one carload of horses makes such a good showing. There
were five males, A. W. Richmond, Hock- Hocking, Three
Cheers, Craigiebnrn and Double Cross. Hock-Hocking the
sire of Beaconsfield, St. David and others, Three Cheers
the sire of Applause and Almont, Craigieburn was sold to
British Columbia and we learn that his get are highly val-
ued, Double Cross kept for a family horse, doing little ser-
vice in the stud. There were sis females: Albatross sold to
John Boggs, she and her only colt dying before they could
show what they were; Lady Amanda who, after being kept
in training and winning many races for several years, has
two colts which have earned brackets; Marion, the dam of
Emperor of Norfolk and the other members of that brilliant
family; Triple Cross, killed the year she came here; Colum-
bine, tbe dam of Anteeo and Antevolo, and Avola, a half-
sister to Mavis and Anniversary, and the dam of Sotoyone
and others which may yet be heard from.

Overland Park Races at Denver, Colorado.

Many people were deterred from attending the races at
Overland Park on October 20th by tbe threatening clouds
and cold, chilly winds that brought overcoats into demand,
and made the teeth of the thinly clad spectators chatter.
Notwithstanding these unfavorable conditions the .grand
stand and betting grounds were well filled. The first race
run was seven furlongs for a purse of $200, §50 of which
went to the second horse. The entries and starters were
Estrella of the Baldwin stables, Luke Dnboise, owned by
Lew Carlisle of Pueblo; Viscount, the property of A. G. Gor-
ham; Nantucket, owned by Thomas Atcheson of Denver,
and G. *W. Cook, belonging to Carlisle & Shields of Pueblo*
They carried 115, 108, 115, 115 and 110 pounds respectively.

In the send away Cook was a little slow in getting off, and
lost an even chance with the others. Estrella held the pole,
and through the good management of her rider, secured the
lead, followed closely by Nantucket. Going up the back
stretch, and after passing the half mile post Cook pulled up
to Becond place and going around the back turn, ran the
leader a neck and neck race ro the quarter pole, when his
pace was slackened and he fell back a length. Estrella urged
on by the whip slowly drew away and finished two 'engths
ahead, Cook Becond, Nantucket third, Dubois fourth and
Viscount last. Time, 1:33*.

The second race was the Silver Stakes, a three-quarter mile
dash, for a pnrse of $500. The entries were Caliente and
Alaho of the Baldwin string, and Leadville, the former at the
pole. A conviction that Leadville stood no show had set-
tled over the audience, when, to tbe astonishment of every-
body, the gallant little dun rapidly closed the gap between
himself and Alaho, passed the latter, pulled up on Caliente,
and on the back turn wrested first place from the flying Cal-
if oriiian. This wholly unespected feat of the Colorado
horse aroused great enthusiasm, but after holding a precari-
ous lead for three hundred yards Leadville slackened his pace
and was passed in rapid sucession by Alaho aud Caliente,
who came in at an easy gate with Alaho two lengths in ad-
vance. The rider of Leadville was ansious to win, but his
horse did not possess the endurance to outstrip his competi-
tors to a finish. Time, 1:23.

In the third race, three-quarters of a mile, for a purse of
$200, the entries were Sam Baker, Silent King, Echo, Dell-
wood, Mart Walden and Countess. The horses scored nicely
and started well together. From the instant the flag dropped
until rounding the last quarter it was a blanket race. They
remained closely bunched to the point mentioned, with
Walden slightly in the lead, a position he retained to the last
turn, when Echo, who had crowded him from the start,
moved up a peg, and by hard running forged to the front'.
At this time Silent King held fourth place, and the wildest
imagination would have hesitated to name him as the win-
ner. The leading horse was fully five lengths ahead nnd
coming in at a rattling pace. King's rider had not urged Mb
horse from the start, but knowing the noble little black to be
a great finisher, he now leaned forward, tapped him and
Bpoke sharply. Tbe effect was electrical, and bringing all
his reserve speed into play. Silent King started for the front.
He had not more than 200 yards in which to win, but lite
pace he set brought him from fifth to second position as rap-
idly as one could count. Tbe smile of assured triumph that
mantled the face of Echo's rider, faded when he saw the nose
of the flying black close to tbe flank of his own horse, and
with wbip nod spur he urged the favorite onward. In a
twinkling Silent King was running nose and nose with tbe
leader, and when 200 feet from the wire he was leading a full
length, and thundered, by the judges/ stand am id wild, yells

of delight, winner by two lengths, Echo second aud Mart
Walden third. Time, 1:19.

The nest race, the Colorado St. Leger, one and a fourth
miles for a purse of SoOO, was without question, one of the
most closely contested it has been the pleasure of Denver peo-
ple to witness for years. The entries were Fred B., Kismet,
and Dan Meek, the former being favorite. After the start
Dan Meek dropped back, while Fred B., and Kismet ran a
close race to the finish. So evenly were they matched that
it was impossible to determine which one had the lead
going up the stretch. The uncertain race was coutinued until
coming down the last quarter, Fred B., with evident diffi-
culty pulled up a length. The horses held their respective
positions for only a moment, wnen Kismet began to crawl up.
Had his rider urged him, at this time, Kismet would have
won the race, but for some Bingular reason he made no effort
beyond allowing the horse to set his own pace, with the
result that Fred B., won the race by sis inches in a mile and
a quarter dash. Time 2:19.

The fifth and last race, distance one mile and a furlong, foi
a purse of $300, was won by Mollie McCarty's Last. The
little brown mare sold favorite, and it was a foregone con-
clusion that she would capture the prize, unless an unforseei
accident should intervene. The mare and Parnell ran closi
together for the first mile, when the latter went to the fron
and stayed there until within several hundrell feet of tht
wire, when Mollie bid Pomeroy good-by, and setting dowi
to a rapid race, once more resumed first position, and cam<
in winner by a full length, lime, 2:024.

The excellent weather of Monday, the second day, brough
out a large and enthusiastic crowd.

For the first race the entries were Ganymede Signal, at*
Sympathetc'a Last, the first named being the favorit
Ganymede secured the lead and retained it to tbe fiuisl
coming in two lengths in advance of Sympathetic's Last, wt
had however, made a good showing. Time, 1:04-3

In the second race, the entries, for a purse of $250, wei
George W. Cook, Dan Meek, Kismet and Luke Dubois. B
general consent, this race was accorded George W. Cook, ar
the ease with which he won it showed that popular judgmei
was right. Kismet made a desperate effort to get a plact
and though ridden for all he was worth, failed and came i
a poor third, the distance being too much for his endurance

Time. 1:47.

The third was a sweepstakes race for all ages. The entrie
and starters were Fred B., Echo, Beaconsfield, Grisette, Vis
count and Parnell. Beaconsfield sold favorite in the pools
The field went off well together, with Beaconsfield in th<
lead, a position he maintained from start to finish. Fred B.
who had been named by many to capture first place pushet
to second place, but on the back turn was crowded by Echo,
who passed him on the home stretch and shot under the
wire a close second, Fred B., third. Time, 2:19

The fourth race was a sweepstake three-quarters of a mile
each, with a silver cup valued at $100, added by the club,
for half bred horses owned in Colorado or Wyoming, f»nd rid-
den by members or guests of the Denver or Cheyeune clubs.
The entries were Jack Dempsey, St. Halma, Nellie Bly and
Dellwood. St. Halma obtained the .lead, and set a rattling
pace, but failed to keep it up, and was forced back to second
by Dellwood, who forged ahead and came in an easy winner
by three lengths, St. Halma second and Nelly Bly third.
Time, 1:23.

The fifth and last race was for a pnrse of §250, seven fur-
longs. The starters were Mart Walden, Countess, Echo and
Pomeroy. Walden led off, followed closely by Echo and
Pomeroy, with Countess several lengths in the rear. Walden
and Echo made a close race on the home stretch, but Walden
won first place, Echo second, Pomeroy third. Time, 1:31.

On the third day the warm sunshine and cloudless sky,
associated with the escellent trotting programme, induced
many hundreds to visit the Park. The 2:28 class, first on
tbe programme, was promptly called. On the second score
the sulkies of Almo, driven by Robert Kneebes, and Louetta
driven by Charles Dutt collided, and that of the latter careened
violently to one side and the driver was hurled to the ground.
He struck upon his head and shoulders, breaking his arm
and collar-bone. Louetta, terribly frightened, ran away, but
was caught unhurt on the backstretch. This accident neces-
sarily delayed the start. Ollie, the favorite in the pools, got
the lead in the send-off, and went away at a rattling gait,
Spartan second, Behe J. third, with the field closely bunched
in the rear. Spartan and Belle J. for a part of the race kept
the leader at her best pace, but on the home stretch Olhe's
driver gave the mare her head and she came home five good
lengths ahead, Spartan second and Belle J. third. Time,
2:28.

The second heat was a good race from start to finish be-
tween Ollie and Spartan. From the three-quarters home they
were head and need till within a hundred feet of the wire,
where Ollie went off her feet, and Spartan won by a half a
length in 2:26. Belle J. finished third. For the third heat
Spbrtan, Ollie and Tramp S. went off even. Spartan broke
and before he settled Ollie had gone well to the front. Ad
the half she led by three lengths, and although Spartan
made a splendid spurt swinging around from the turn to-
ward home, the little mare kept her feet and shot under the
wire an easy winner, Snartan second, Tramp S. third
Time, 2:25.

In the fourth and deciding heat Ollie forced the pace, and
although Spartan laid himself out to beat her, but she came
in five lengths ahead, Spartan second, Billy J. third. Time,
2:24.

SUMMARY.
Denver, Col., Oct. 23, 1888.— 3'18 class, irottinp, purse ?fi00.
A. 0. Beckwith's b m Ollie by Slnithmore, ilam Martam by

Iowa Cnief ". "l 2 1 1

J, B. Cioodell's b b Spartau by Strathmore, dam by Alimmt u l j j
D. 1). Streeter's b m Belle J. by DauntleaB, dam "by Blkok

Hawb 2 3 4 3

Positions of others not fnllv reported to ns.

Time, 2:28. k:26,2:3ff, 8:34.

The second event on the card was a stake for colts aud fil-
lies three years old and under, for $376.

Tbe Btarters were Warcita, Funuie Bell and Magdalene.
Wanita would ontfoot his competitors, and though in the
first two heatp Wanita received decidedly the worst of the
start, he won first place and the race in three straight heats,
gettiug the last by tec lengths. Time, fiist heat. 3:15, sec-
ond, 2:68, third, 2:27.

The third race for the day was tbe 2:50 class, but only
one heat was trotted, owing to the lateness of the hour. This
heat was won by George Mosier. Eli Almont second, Elector
third and John M. fourth. Time, 2:36.

Considerable dissatist action and some excitement prevailed
owing to a misunderstanding between the Btartere and driv-
ers about getting off. The horseB scored well together and
would have received the word to go had not Elector passed
the wire on his toes. Fearing a break Mr. Brown did not
give the word. The drivers, though called baok by the bell,
failed to bear the sound and made the circuit in dead earnest,
supposing they were trotting a heat, Elector and. John U,

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eame in close together at ike finish, and those who had
money up on Elector howled themselves hoarse ■demanding
that it be declared a heat. This the judges refused to do,
god dense yells and groans went up in unison.

The advertised programme for Wednesday, October "24th,
■was all running except the postponed 2:30 class. This was
first called up, and won by John M. in three heats, in 2:27£,
2:30J, 2:3H. Alinont in each of these heats was second.

The first of the running races was a mile dash for a purse
oi$2.50 The starters were Dellwood, Echo, Nantucket and
Boblngersoll, and the weight carried 153 pounds each. The
speedy qualities of Dellwood combined with his staying
powers nominated him as winner, though Echo was looked
upon as a dangerous competitor.

L. Echo set the pace at a tremendous gait and captured first
position, Nantucket second. Ingersoll third, and to the in-
tense surprise of those who knew his record Dellwood dropped
to thenar and trailed behind until nearing the homestretch,
when Xngersoll dropped back and Dellwood advanced a peg
to third place. Nantucket gave Echo a severe chase from
start to finish, but failed to get better than second place after
asplendid contest. Time, 1:49.

J. W. McKinley, trainer of Dellwood, and Ellis Jones, his
rider, were fined §100 eacb, and suspended for one year from
date on account of fraudulent practice in riding. This
MBonuts to a pliin declaration on the part of the judges that
Dellwood was "pulled" and the race thrown.

The second race, seven farlougs, for the Mirage handicap

sweepstakes for two-year-old foals, for §500. Caliente and

| GaDjiuede, both o£ the Baldwin stable, were the entries.

This was a close and pretty race, and Ganymede won by half

I a length only, bat the feet that both were from the same

stable modified the interest taken in the result.

For tbe tbird race, a mile and a furlong, the only starters

were Couutess and Molly McCarthy's Last. Countess took

the lead, which she held to the half, when McCarthy drew up

and ran her an even race to the upper turn, when MolJie

| poked her nose to the front. From the turndown the home-

t stretch McCarthy was given her head and forged to the lead,

i coming in winner by two and a half lengths. Time, 1:59|*

The fourth race was a sweepstakes for three-year olds, one
| mile and a furloag, for a purse of $600, § 100 to second and S50
tothird; entries, George W. Cook, Los Angeles and Kismet,
i Lube Dubois and Fred B. withdrawn. Los Angeies, being a
( Baldwin horse, was named for winner. Cook led off, with
i Los Angeles' nose at his flank. The two flyers maintained
, their relative positions to the three-quarter pole, when Los
' Angeles closed up and finished a throatlatch ahead. The
> race was so close and Cook heid his own so sturdily it
seemed probable he would finish winner bya narrow margin.
■ Time, 2:004-

The last contest for tbe day was a half-mile heat race for a
t purse of £250, the starters for which were Estrella. Kokomo
i Belle, Silent King and Paddy K. It was growing late and
j after seven attempts at a sendaway, Paddy K. was left stand-
ing on the score ground like a stump in a cornfield, and the
flag dropped for a go. Kokomo Bella shot ahead, with King
at her heels and Estrella trailing. The former held her gait
and won by a length, Silent King second and Estrella third,
i Time :49. The finisb waa postponed until next day.

The weather for the fitth day's racing was chilly and dis-

i conraging. Nevertheless a good crowd gathered. The finish

! of the half-mile heat race was first in order and was won by

Kokomo Belle, Silent King second and Estrella third.

Time, 0:49.

On the regular programme the first event was the pacing
race, 2:30 class, for a purse of ©500. The entries were E.
W. S., Danube, Pet Logan, Billy Scott and Clattewa, the last
being favorite in the pools. Danube won, E. W. S. second,
Clattewa third, Billy Scott fourth and Pet Logan fifth. Time
M1J.

For the second heat they got an excellent start, and E. W.
8. soon took the lead, followed hard by Danube. At the
quarter Pet Logan began to struggle with the leader for first
place, but broke. The field was all in a bunch at the third
mm. On the stretch Danube and E. W. S. were side by
side, but the latter broke and came in behind Danube, Clat-
tewa being third. Time, 2:30k

In the third heat these thiee were close togather, and each
struggling for the heat. At tbe head of the stretch the mare
broke and lost her chance, and when close to the wire, and
in the lead E. \V. S. lost his feet, and Danube took the heat
and race. Time, 2:26.

The socond race was for a pnrae of S700. hung up Jor 2:20
trotters. The entries were Elmwood Chief, Superior, Curl
and Captain, driven respectively by Kneebes, Splan, Perry
Johnson and Bean. Captain drew the pole, and went away
even with the field. At the first torn Elmwood Chief pulled
around the gray and took the lead, heading the field three
lengths at the quarter, and four when on the third turn. At
the heat of the stretch Superior began to close up and soon
was at his shoulder. Both horses were now doing their best
and coming home beautifully. Elmwood withstood the whip
and held his feet, but Snperior became excited and went up
within fifty feet of the wire and came in a close second, Carl
third, Captain fourth. Time, 2:244,.

In the second heat Elmwood Chief had the lead round the
turn, when Superior crowded to the front. Going up to the
back stretch the horses bunched closely and trotted a blanket
race. At the three-qnarters Captain, who had surprised
werybody by his rapid gait, fell back to fourth place, while
Elmwood drew up even with Superior. Down the home-
stretch they made a good race, first one and then the other
seeming to have the advantage. Five hundred feet from the
wire Superior broke, but one pull of the reins by Splan set-
tled him, and with but one skip he settled and shot under
ihe wire winner of tbe heat by a length, Elmwood Chief
iecond, Carl third. Time, 2:24.

In the third heat Superior and Elmwood had a close
itrnggle all the way to the homestretch, where the former
iroke and Elmwood Chief finished winner by five lengths,
Jarl third. Time 2:24.
In the third heat Elmwood and Superior went off even and
rotted neck and neck to the homestretch, when Snperior
'gain broke and sacrificed the heat and race. The driving
>f Splan was superb, bnt it was obvious that Elmwood,
»hile not able to outfoot him under equal conditions, would
'tand punishment and hold down, while Superior would
ose his head and break. Two heats were lost by the
shestnut on account of bad behavior at critical times.
Elmwood first. Superior second, Cari third. Time 2:27.

The next race was a stake for colts and fillies, two years
rid and under, purse $375, best two in three. The entries
vere Glenwood, Belle Magnet and Our McGregor. Glen-
*ood won hands down. In the first heat McGregor was dis-
anced and dropped oat. The following heat Glenwood went
it oiice to tbe front and landed home an easy winner. Time
or the two heats, 3:01 and 2;54i.

The 2:38 class, puree $500, was the next in order. The
taiteis were Elector, Daisy H, Bertie M, and Monarch.
Hector won the nist heat, Daisy H. second and Monarch

Ihird. Time, 2:3U. The following heat Elector broke bad-
ly and came in fourth, while Daisy H. captured the heat,
Bertie M. second and Monarch third. Time, 2:314. The
concluding heats were postponed until the next day, as it
was growing late.

The next day the horses were called at 12.30 o'clok, for the
unfinished race. The horses were sent away well together.
In the first heat Daisy H. at once took the lead and won the
heat, Bertie M. second and Eleotor third. Time, 2:33.

The second heat and race was also won by Daisy H, in
2:33.

The first running race was for maidens, three years old
and upwards. Three-year-olds to carry 105 pounds, sex al-
lowance; three-quarters of a mile, purse S200.

In the send off, Benton and Baker led away, Luke Dubois
and Trump followed very close. Baker, who was not con-
sidered in the books, pulled up to the lead, followed closely
by Benton, who crowded the leader hard. But Baker drew
away, leading under the wire a safe winner by two lengths,
Benton second- Time, 1:19.

The Rocky Mountain Handicap, a sweepstakes for all ages,
for entrance money and a purse of $500 added by the society
was next on the list. Tbe weight carried was 115 pounds
each. Grisette was favorite, but behaved badly and refused
to start. After a half dozen fruitless efforts to get the horses
off, they were finally started. Beaconsfield held the lead and
rushed away with a vim and energy that surprised the fav-
orites. Coming around on the half Grisette drew up and
passed the premier in front of the grand stand, passing under
the wire a good three lengths in advance. Thp horseB re-
tained their relative positions to the mile, when Beaconsfield
closed up and passed to the lead. Grisette, under the stim-
ulus of whip and spur did her best, but the gait set was too
fast and she fell back. Hounding in for the last quarter the
California mare acted badly. A fnrlong from the post she
attempted to bolt, and during the momentary hesitation
Beaconsfield forged ahead and closed winner by ten lengths.
Time, 1:28.

I^Third race — purse S300, for all ages, one and one-sixteeuth
miles. Ealf an hour was consumed in sending the horses
away, Echo refusing to start. The consumption of time be-
came aggravating, and as a last resort Mollie McCarthy's Last
and Pomeroy were sent off together, leaving Echo standing
stubbornly at the post. Pomeroy led nearly all the way,
Mollie's Last holding back for the finish. Half to the mile
post Pomeroy and McCarthy ran an even race, but coming
home the California mare forged ahead and galloped under
the wire, winner by three lengths.

The fouith race was seven furlongs, all ages, for a purse of
$300. The starters were George W. Cook, Estrela and Kis-
met. In the send away Cook led off and held first place to
the half, when the California mare closed up the gap, ran a
neck and neck race with Cook for several hundred yards,
then bid him good-bye and forced the pace, which she set at
a lively gait. However, the great descendent of Longfellow
refused to drop back, and it was only after a desperate effort
that the Californian succeeded in drawing up a neck in
advance, in which position they passed under the wire.
Time, 1:32.

The tilth race was three-quarters of a mile, for horses that
have run and not won at this meeting carry weight for age.
The starters were Pomeroy, Countess. Caliente, Dan Meek
and Sorrel John. The weights carried were 110, 115, 92, 113
and 110 pounds. Sorrel John Bhowed up in the lead going
off, but held first position only to the quarter, when Countess
and Caliente. running an even race, forged to the lead. The
California mare out-footed the Countess and rounded to the
front. Sorrel John, upon whom great hopes had been placed
to outstrip Caliente, showed up in poor form and trailed
behind a half dozen lengths. Coming around the turn
Caliente let herself out and increased her lead, followed very
closely by Countess, who finished an easy second, Sorrel
John third. Time, 1:24.

The sixth and last race was the handicap sweepstakes of
§15 each, with $50 added by the club. The entries were:
St. Halma, Patience, Viscount, Nellie Bly and Dellwood.
Viscount headed the field in the send away and held her
place to the half, when she was passed by the gallant Dell-
wood, who headed her to the finish by three lengths, Nellie
Bly third. Time, 1:24.

For the last day the weather was all that could be desired,
and three excellent races were provided. The first race was
for trotters in the 2:33 class, for a parse of $500. The start-
ers were Spartan, Scioto, Allen, Van Duke, Georgie Moshier,
Bunyan, Ned Biddle and Rowdy. Spartan was the favorite
in the pools, selling readily against the field, although in the
race Ned Biddle proved himself by far the superior horse,
winning the two first heats easily. In the third heat, how-
ever, he broke down completely and had to leave the track.

For the first heat the horses got off very well together.
Ned Biddle had the pole and got a good lead, which he held
well, in coming down the home stretch put considerable day-
light between him and his followers, and finished an easy
winner with Rowdy second and Allen third. Time, 2:27i.

In the second heat Scioto got off 6rst, closely followed by
Spartan. At the half-mile post Ned Biddle overtook and
passed the two leaders, Scioto fell back to sixth place, while
the others forged ahead. Ned Biddle kept his lead and fin-
ished an easy winner, Spartan came in second with Rowdy
third. Time, 2:25.

Before the next heat Allen was withdrawn, leaving bnt
seven horses in the race. When the horses got off Ned Bid-
dle at once jumped to the lead, closely followed by Spartan
and Rowdy. At the five-eighths p<"de Biddle made a dismal
break. He could not withstand the strain and broke com-
pletely, his driver being forced to withdraw him from the
track. This accident changed tbe entire complexion of the
race, as Biddle was looked upon as a three-time winner.
After Biddle's bad break the heat lay practically between
Rowdy end Spartan. The two latter horses trotted together
neck and neck for some time, but in coming down the home
stretch Rowdy forged ahead and finished a winner, with
Spartan a good second and Georgie Moshier third. Time,
2:27*.

In the fourth heat the horses got off together in good shape,
Rowdy took the lead, with Spartan scarcely a neck behind,
Bunyan and Van Dnke trotting well together closely on the
heels of the leaders. At the half mile post Rowdy broke,
and although she settled quickly.it was sufficient to give
Spartan the lead, who held it all tbe way home and finished
a safe winner, with Rowdy second.

In the next heat Spartan took the lead, followed closely by
Rowdy. At the half-mile post Spartan increased her lead to
two lenths and finished an easy winner, with Rowdy second
and Bunyan third. Rowdy, however, was sent to third place
for running and crossing at tbe turn, and second place was
awarded to Bunyan. Time 2:20].

In the sixth and last heat the only starters were Rowdy
and Spartan. Both horses got off well together and trotted
neck and neck until the quarter-post was reached, when

Spartan forged ahead, and keeping the lead, finished an easy
winner. Time, 2:29.

3 CM. MARY.
2:23 class -Trotting. Parse 8600.

Spartan S# 2 111

Rowdy fl^a 12 3 2

Bunyan 7 1 6 3 2 ro

George Mosier g g 3 4 4 ro

Allen a 6 w

Van Duke 4 7 4 5 g to

Sclolo 6 6 8 C 6ro

Ned Biddle 1 1 w

Time, 2:274, 2:25, 2:27J, 2:27$, 2:29$, 2:29.

The second event wis a free-for-all pacing race, for a purse
of $700. There were but two starters, L. C. Lee and Hon-
esty. The former was by far the best horse of the two, and
won with ease the entire three heats straight. Time, 2:21,
2:19J, 2:19.

The third race was for trotters in the 2:24 class, for a purse
of $600. The starters were Belle J., Eagewood, Carl" and
Captain. Edgewood was a big favorite in the pools, but was
unable to win a heat. George W. Cook's Carl was a surprise
to most of the sports at the pool boxes, for, alter losing the
first heat by scarcely a head, he seemed to gain encourage-
ment from the first defeat, and going in with a vengeance
won the next three heats with apparent ease, and was declared
the winner of the race. R. Bean, the owner, and owner of
Captain, an Emporia, Kansas, horse, was fined $25 for try-
ing to foul Carl and Belle J. while coming down the home-
stretch in the second heat.

In tbe fourth heat Edgewood led at the start, bnt broke
badly and fell far behind, giving Captain the lead coming
down the homestretch, when Carl and Captain were closely
matched, the latter winning by a lead in 2:24a. Belle J. was
third and Eigewood fourth.

In the pools before the second" heat, Carl was a heavy fav-
orite, on account of her close finish. All the horses got off
well together. Captain led to the half, when Carl took tne
lead and won easily in 2:25. Belle J. second, Edgewood
third. Captain fourth. Time, 2:25. At the conclusion of
ths heat the judges announced that the driver of Captain had
been fined §25 for attempting to foul Carl and Belle J. in
coming up the back stretch.

The third heat was simply a repetition of the preceding
one, with the exception of Captain and Edgewood changed
places. Time, 2:27^.

In the fourth heat Carl again took the lead and held it
until the finish, with Belle J. close behind. Carl finished a
winner by about two lengths, Belle J: second, Edgewood
third and Captain fourth. Time, 2:27.

"Yreka, Siskiyou County, CaL, Racincr-

On Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, the ninth annual fair of the
Tenth Agricultural District began at Yreka. The display of
stock was much better than last year, principally horses and
cattle.

Fiest Day.

October flrfl. — Race No. 1, running, half-mile and repeat, free for
all; purse $100.

Oip 0 1 I

Bessie 0 2 3

Minnie 3 3 2

Bones 4 4 4

Best time, 0:50.

Pools: Minnie $20, field $15.

Same Day.— Trotting, mile bpats, 2 in 3, free for all horses owned in
the district prior to April 1, 18B8, that have never beaten 3:00; parse
S150.

Vance S: Walbndge's b m Lady Beach by Altamont 1

L. Swan's Stemwinder, 4, by Altamont d

Time, 2:33£.

Second Day.

Oct. 4th. — Running, one mile and repeat; pnr3e 5100.

Minlo 2 1 1

Be°sie - 1 2 2

Subilee 3 3 dr

Time, 1:483,1:51, 1:53.

' (Same Day.— Trotting, purse $260.

L. Swan's br m Altena, 4, by Altamont Ill

W. S. Stone's b h Zilophone by Altamont, dani Bell Price 2 2 2

Owner's Bird 3 3 3

Lady Beach * 4 4

Time, 2:33, 2:32, 2:34.

Third Day.

Oct. 5tb.— Running, one mile; purse $100.

Minnie R 1

Jubilee 2

Time. 1 :503,

Same Day. — Trotting, for four-year-olds and under.

D. Swan 'a br in Susie U. by Altamont 1 1

Jas. Vance's Aggie F 2 2

Best time, 2:54*.

Fourth Day.

Oct. 6th-— Trotting, 2:30 class; purse $600.

L. Swan's br m Alten*. 4, by Altamont 3 3 111

Owner'sBird 1 12 2 2

Owner's Lady W. byOphir .- 2 2 3 dr

Owner's Lohengrin dis

Time. 2:36, 2:31, 2;32-i. 2:35, 2:37.

Same Day — Running, last race, five-eighths of a mile. Joe
Hooker, Little Cap and Barney G-, were started in the order
named. Little Cap was hard chased, bat won; no time re-
ported.

It is reported that Secretary Fasig of the Cleveland driving
park, with a Pennsylvania horseman as partner, proposes
taking a shipload of American trotters to Buenos Ayres,
Argentine Republic, and after a three or four days* trotting
meeting in the great South American town to sell the horses
at public auction. The trip will be enormously expensive,
but it is expected that the profits will be similarly great.

Mr. Morrissey, the Montana man who came out with such
a splurge a couple of years ago and made his advent on the
running turf under sensational auspicies, closed out at auc-
tion what was left of his venture in New York the other day,
and will be heard of no more as an owner of thoroughbreds.
Morrissey was reputed to be worth a vast amount of money,
and his stable contained Montana Regent, Kalonlah, Ban-
burg, and some others that have at times run well, but on
the whole it was never a formidable one. During its first
season "War Jig" Murphy was the trainer, and under his
management there were some victories placed to the credit
of the string, but when the bad luck came Murphy and Mor-
rissey parted company, and this year the stable has been in
other bands. At tbe beginning of the season Morrissey h*d
one colt, French Park, that seemed likely to be the crack
two-year-old of the year, winning all his early engagements
with ease, and along in Jane it looked as though he bad a
cinch on the Futurity Stakes, which Proctor Knott won.
But French Park, like manv another wind splitter, went
wrong, and although he brought $12,500 at the auction Mt<
it is given out that he was bonght in by a man to whom Moi
' rissey owes a lot of money.— Ex.

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Nov. ;

San Diego Races.

The second day of the opening of the Pacific Beach Track,
under the auspices of the Southern California Breeders'
Association was, if possible, more of a success than the
initial day. The unfinished race between Alto Kes and Pope
Leo was of great interest, and all the betting was in favor of
Alto Res. F. R. Hall was put in behind Leo, but Res had
the heat all his own way and won easily.

The regnlar programme for the day was headed by a run-
ning race for $400, half mile heats, best 2 in 3. Gladstone
had the first heat well in hand from the start and won, Sleepy
Dick making a very good second, getting within half a length
of winning. Susie S. came in a good third, with a length
and a half against her.

In the second heat Gladstone took the lead from the start
and maintained it in spite of Sleepy Dick's effort to overhaul
him, and passed under the wire art easy winner. The rest of
the horses were pretty well bunched and finished in a "ruck."

In the third race only Jack Brady, ridden by B. C. Ber-
nard; Four Aces, ridden by Benny Stewart; Hermes, with
Tom Hazlett up. and John Treat, faced the starters.

This race was a surprise party to everybody on the course.
John Treat, who was at ft discount in the poole, came in an
easy winner. The other horses bunched closely up to the
stretch, but they could not get away with what was very
literally the dark horse, under the wire.

Captain W. H. Crawford, Captain James Stone and George
A. Johnson were in the judge's stand for the fourth day.
It was essentially a day for the "talent." as the favorites
won in every event, aud the professional bettors and race
followers were accordingly happy.

The first race on the card was a three-minute trotting race
for 81,000. But one horse, Dick Johnson, owned by Chas.
Duffie & Company of Los Angeles, appeared on the track in
answer to the bell, all the other entries having been with-
drawn. Johnson was driven over the course in a jog having
a walk-over for the race and fifty per cent, of the purse.

The nest race was a match event between E. B. Gifford's
trotting horse Jim Blaine, driven by Frank Treanor and M.
Comstock's pacer Patchen T., driven by Tom Burke. Patchen
T. got the pole and they were given a very pretty send off on
the first score. Jim Blaine broke before he had gone sis
lengths, and Patchen opened up a gap which he had increased
to sis lengths at the half-mile post. Blaine then steadied
down to some very pretty trotting, and at the three-quarter
post was at Patchen's wheel. Just as he entered the head of
the stretch he again broke, but recovered very quickly, and
came along with such a atride that he carried Patchen off his
feet, and passed under the wire with two lengths to spare in
2:36.

Second Heat — They were given the send-off on the seoond
score, Blaine immediately taking the lead by a length, which
he held to the five furlong post when Patchen T. made a bad
break, allowing Blaine to open a tremendous gap. it the
three-quarter post it looked as though Patchen would be dis-
tanced, but he came down the stretch with a good burst of
speed, closing up to within sis lengths of the winner. Time,
2:33.

Third Heat — Complaints were made to the judges before
starting this heat that Burke was not driving Patchen to win,
and he was removed and Cad Regester placed in to handle
the ribbons. It made no difference, however, as Blaine had
too much speed, and with a repetition of the second heat
came in winner by four lengths in 2:36^. Pools on this race
Bold at $25 on Blaine and $20 on Patchen.

SUMMARY.
Match Race, for $200.

E. B. Gifford's blk g Jim Blaine 1 1 1

"W. Comstock's b g Patchen T U 2 2

Time, 2:36, 2:33, 2:36$.

The nest race was for the 2:38 class, trotting, for a purse of
$200, given by E. B. Gifford. Only two horses appeared in
answer to the call, the others having been withdrawn. These
were Phceuis, driven by Cad Regester, and Prentice Boy,
driven by Frank Treanor, both owned by E. Burns. They
were given the send-off immediately, Prentice Boy at the
pole. At the first furlong the Boy had a lead of a length,
but Phoenix closed up until he lapped him at the three fur-
longs, and these positions were maintained until the tinish,
Prentice Boy winning by half a length in 2:47.

Second heat — Phcenis took the lead after the word and
held it to the first quarter, when Prentice Boy forged ahead
by half a length. The pace was too hot for him, however,
and Phceenix led the way to the finish in 2:51.

Third Heat — There were more complaints to the judges
from bettors about drivers not trying to win, and this time it
was Treanor whom they accused. He was accordingly re-
moved and Mr. Walsh substituted in his place. The race
was pretty much as the second beat, only that Phcenix took
a greater lead. Prentice Boy just saving his distance. Time,
2:49. After this heat it was seen that Prentice Boy was
lame, and officials of the Society for the Prevention of Cruel-
ty to Animals protested against his being started again. Ac-
cordingly Phoenix made the circuit of the track alone, win-
ning the "race and Btakes. Pools, Phoenix, $20; Prentice
Boy, $7.

SUMMARY.
* Trotting-2:38 class; $200, presented by E. B. Gifford.

E. Burns' blk g Phoenix 2 1 1 I

E. Burns' br g Prentice Boy 1 2 2 d

Time, 2:47, 2:61, 2:49, 2;46J.

Following this came the extra running race, being a match
at three-quarters of a mile between H. Stover's bay stallion
Jack Brady, five years, and W. J. Patterson's brown colt
Corduroy, 3 years, for $100 a side. Brady carried 150 pounds
and Corduroy 111. They were given an excellent send off' at
the quarter pole, and for three furlongs ran so closely to-
gether that a blanket would have covered both. Then Jack
Brady began to slowly pull ahead, and passed under the wire
under a strong pull in 1:191, a winner by two lengths. Con-
sidering the weight carried it was a very fine performance.
Pools, Jack Brady, $10, Corduroy, $3.

For the last day MeBBrs. Stone, Crawford aud Johnson oc-
cupied the judges' stand again, with^Covarrabias, Regester
and B. F. Woods as starters, and Marcus Foster ami C. C.
"Woodinaii-ee as timers.

The first race was the three-quarter mile daBh for three-
year-olds, with the following entries: B. P. Hill's Adam,
Mikado and Johnny Grey, and L. C. Bturgill's Susie S.

The horses were called out promptly at 2 o'clock and
immediately sent to the quarter-pole for the start. Adam
bonked badly and it required four times scoring before tbe
starters were satisfied to drop the flag. They were given a
fine send off, Johnny Gray u irifle in the lead, and thus they
ran closely bunched to the half. Adam began to move up
from the rear aud took second place, bat at tbe five furlong
pole gave it up to Mikado, who wab crowding Gray closely.
In this position they continued to the head of the stretch,
when Mikado forged ahead slightly, and it was whip and
spur to the finish, Mikado landing under the wire first by half
a length, with Susie S. and Adam almost a tie for third place,

both lapped upon Gray. Time, 1:15} Pools opened at $20
on Mikado, $14 for Susie S., and the field $13. Just before
the start, however, the field was selling at $20, Susie S. $12
and Johnny Gray $11.

SUMMARY.
Three-quarter mile dash for tbree-year-old; 8J60; Becond to save
entrance.

B. P. Hill's c g Mikado by Sbiloh, dam Margery, 116 Stewart 1

L. C. Bturgill's b m Susie S. by Ironwood^ dam Jennie Mc, 1]5

Newell 2

B. P. Hill's c g Johnny Gray by Shilon. dam Margaret, 115,
unplaced Howsen

B. P. Hill's c g Adam by Reveille, dam Unknown, 116, unplaced

Dale

There were complaints made of fouling by Mikado's rider
and it was sometime before the result was announced, the
judges waiting until they could hear the statement of all
interested, and of the starters and track patrolers. In the
meantime several hundred dollars' worth of pool checks were
cashed, but as no change was made from the position of the
horses at the finish, no bad effect resulted. The two mile dash
was the liveliest race of the day and one of the most exciting
of the meet. Betting opened up lively, John Treat selling at
$60, Four Aces $23 and Galgo $17. It proved one of those
races in which the favorite didn't win, and the short end
buyers were correspondingly happy. The horses were given
a good send off together at the first score, Four Aces having
the pole with Galgo and John Treat in the order named.
They sped away to the first-quarter in 26 seconds as though
they were only in for a quarter race instead of a long distance
run. At the half mile John Treat had opened up daylight
between himself and Four Aces, while Galgo was lapped on
the latter. These positions were maintained to the third
quarter, all apparently running quite easily. Mikado began
to pull up in the stretch, and at the end of the first mile was
oh Treat's flank. Galgo dropped back several lengtbB at the
first quarter of the second mile, and at the half Treat and
Four Aces occupied almost the same positions as in the first
mile. At the three-quarter pole Four Aces had again crawled
up to Treat's flank, and as they swung into the stretch head*
and head it ended in a whipping race from the seven furlong
pole, with the prettiest finish ever seen on the track, Four
Aces landing the winner by a head, Galgo three lengths in
the rear. Time, 3:37.

SUMMARY.
Two mild dash for all ages. Purse, S700.
John Dunn's s c Four Aces, 2 years, by Hock Hocking, dam Maid

of the West, 80 pounds Roach 1

B.r. Hill's g g John Treat, aged, by Shiloh, dam Norfolk, 117

Bounds Howsen 2

0. Thomas' s g Galgo, aged, by Rutherford, dam by Woodburn, 117

pounds Brannen 3

Time by quarters-26; 51; 1:18£; 1:452; 2.14: 2:42i; 3:093; 3:H7.

Following these two running events came the county stal-
lion race for a purse of $400. There were four entries as fol-
lows:

Joe "VV. drew the pole with Glen Morgan, Alto Rex and
Pope Leo next in the order|named. They were given a good
start on the second score, Alto Bex immediately takiDg the
lead, and at tbe quarter he was two lengths ahead of Pope
Leo, the others aoout the same distance behind Leo. At the
half the same relative positions were held, only that Rex was
increasing the gap, and by the time he reached the head of
the stretch he had eight lengths to spare, and came in in a
jog in 2:34, Pope Leo two lengths behind and the others out
uf sight. The distance was waived, or both Joe W. and Glen
Morgan would have been shut out.

The second and third heats were but repetitions of the first,
Rex having such a lead at the three-quarter post that he only
jogged on. Pools, Alto Rex, $20, field, $5.

SUMMARY.
E. B- Gifford's Alto Res, bv Attorney, dam Roxie. Burke 1 1 1

C. Thomas's g. h. Pope Leo, by Romero, dam by Creighton.
Walsh. 2 2 2

J. A. Roark's blk. h. Joe W., by Chief of the Echo as dam un-
known. Trainor 3 3 4

O. J. Cout's b. h. Glen Morgan, by Sacramento, dam Mary Mor-
gan. Hall 4 4 3

Time, 2:34, 2:36,!2:37A.
Otto Rex, the winner, is a dark bay colt, four years old,
owned by E. B. Gifford, who only purchased him ten dayB
ago of Mr. Lightner, for ©1,010. Rex is by Attorney, son of
Harold. His dam is Roxie a Hambletonian mare. Mr. Gif-
ford told the Bee man to-day that ©5,000 would not buy the
horse now.

Between the heats of the trotting race oocurred two match
running races, the firBt a quarter-mile dash for $500 between
Cyclone, owned by Sturgill, and Amazon, owned by Dunn,
both carrying 115 pounds. Cyclone won by half a length in
23£ seconds.

The other was a three-furlong dash between P. B. Hill's
Eve, two-year-old, and W. J. Patterson's Claud Roy, aged,
for $100, catch weights. Eve won by a length and a half in
36i seconds.

Taken altogether the meeting has been a grand success,
and the Pacific Beach Company, as well as the citizens
of San Diego, may well be proud of the meeting.
The track is new, but some of the performances show
that it will after more use be one of fastest in America.
The performance of the two-year-old Four Aces to-day in
running two miles in 3:37 is one of the best on record, while
that of Gladstone last Tuesday in running both heats of the
half-mile heat race in 48£ seconds beats the beBt record at
that distance, so that already the San Diego track is famous.

Fair at Colfax, W. T.

Colfax, W. T., Oct. 12.— The day opened misty, but
cleared off, and the afternoon was fine.

The postponed raoe, half mile and repeat, handicap, was
won by Ida Glenn, she winning second and third heats; time,
0:53,0:53*. This race surprised the pool box, the winner
selling in the field at $2 againBt ©30.

Running for 2-year-olds, five eighths of a mile; $25 each,
©250 added. Pat Curran came in first, but Kitty Van's rider
was accused of throwing the raoe, and the judges declared the
race and pools off.

Running, quarter mile dash; purBe ©150, with four,starters,
as follows: Weazel, White Cloud, Greeley and Aleok. Weazel
was an easy winner.

Trotting." mile heats, 3 in 5; purse ©350. Eutries — Sam
Scott's Fantasie, J. H. Butler's Col. Bradshaw, Hugh Kirk-
endall's Contractor, O. B. Jeffries' Lady Don. Bradshaw
was favorite in the pools, and won in three straight heats,
Fantasie second, Contractor third and Lady Don last; time,
2:29$, 2:33, 2:35.

Oct. 13.— The last day of the fair was clear, and tbe attend-
ance the largest of the week. The fair has been a success in
everything, although the fruit display wns small, owing to
the unfavorable weather in the early spring.

The free-for-all trot for a purse of ©GOO was won by Col.
Bradshaw in three straight heats, Charles Hilton second,
Conde third, Contractor fourth; time, 2:31, 2:35, 2:31J.

The novelty free-for-all running race, one mile, won by
Juok Frost in 1 :5IJ. - N. P. Rural Spirit.

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Summaries of the races:

FIBST DAY.
The Dalles, October 9th— Running. Inland Empire Stakt
eighths of a mile; free for all two-year-olda Owned in this dial

r. J. Sticklin's a m Belle Moore, J 00

E. L. Boynton's s h Billy Funk, 100

a. E. Ferris' bf Baby C, 97 ,

Time, 1:10.
flame Day— Trotting. Mile heats 2 in 3; free for all two-'
owned in this district.

J. W. Tilden's blk g Young Lindaey ,

Flllon Bros.'s g Keno \:

W. D. Larsen'B b g Riley

Time, 3:443, 3:35.
Same Day— Running. Half-mile and repeat; free for
owned In this district.

E. L. Boynton's b h Fr<mk Hastings, 113

J. A. Crlsman's blk g Jordan, 115

B. E. Snipes' b g Klickitat Tom, 110 .,,

T. J. Sticklin's sm Annie Laurie, 105 ,,,

Time, 0:62J, 0:52, 0:54J.
Running— One and one-quarter milea, handicap,

R. E. Bybee's ch c Broadchurcb, 105

W. J. Tennant'a bh Diavolo, 138 ,

Matt Smith's b g Murphy, 105 .„,

Time, 2:183.
SECOND DAY.

October 10th— Running. 600 yards; free for all horses
this district.

J. A. Crlsman's b g Pin Ears, 115 ,

O. W. McClain's 8 g Tom Benton. 115 ,

T. J, Sticklin's ch g Silvertail. 115 ,

Time, 0:344.

Same Day— Trotting. Mile heats 3 in 6; 3:00 class; freeforeJl)
owned in this district.

D. W, Larsen's rn g Roan Billy 15

Henry Stone's b h Ivanhoe 2 1

Time, 3:08, 2:534, 2:54, 2:54, 2:51.
THIRD DAY.
October 11th— Running. Five-eighths dash; free for all.
B.E Snipes' b g Klickitat Tom, 116

E. F. Sharps' b * Monte, 115

R. W. Donaca's b g Tom Lamar, 115

Preebstel & Delore's s g Matt McCulloagb, 115

L. F. tielger's b m Kitty Wells. 115

Time. 1:06.
Same Day— Running. Three-quarter mile dash; free for
year-olde owned in this district.

T. J, Sticklin's s m Annie Laurie

Ohas. Walker's s ui Belle Moore

G. W. Alexander's b f Shirley ,

Time, I:32J.
Same Day —Trotting. 2:50 class, 3 in 6; free for horses owdHBljP
district.

Henry Stone's b h Ivanhoe

J no. Cowdell's blk g Lewiston ,

W. D. Gilmore's blk m Kitty Van ,

Time, 3:07, 2:53$, 2:65, 2:54.
Same Day — Running, handicap. One mile; free forjall.

Win. Tompkins, b r Jim Merritt, 122

M. Smith's b g Murphy, 107

B. E. Snipes' s g Twenty One, 114

Ohas. J. Bird's ch m Countess, 1U3

Time 1:60.

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FOURTH DAY.
Oct. 12.— Running, Novelty race, one mile.

Jessie Oatton's ch g Tom Benton

B. E. Snipes' b g Klickitat Tom

Time, 0:26,0:623, 1:91, 1:511.
Same Day. — Trotting, 2:30 class, mile beats, 3 in 6.

J. Sorensou's ch m Susie S

Jas. Misner's ch m Maud Knox

A. O. Brey'a brm Kitty Ham

Time, 2:433, 2:41, 2:S8.

Same Day.— Running, three-quarters of a mile rla«=li, free f
W. H. Babb'sch g Bogus, and cb m Rosa Lewis walked <
stakes .

Same Day.— Trotting, free for all three-year-olds owned t
trict.

B. H. Robinson's blk m Venus

J. W. Tilden's blk g Tommy Lindaey

Time, 3:32
FIFTH DAY.
Oct. 13.— Running, three-quarters ot a mile and repeat, i

B. E. Snipes' s g Twenty One, 110

W. J. Tennant's bh Diavolo. 113

M. Smith's b g Murphy, 110

J. H. McDonough's s h Shyster, H3

Wm. Tompkins' br g Jim Merritt, 110 ."

Jim Merritt left at post-
Time, 1:23, 1:22, 1:23.
Same Day.— Trotting, 3 in 6, free lor all.

A.C. Brey'a b g Little Joe ,

Jas. Misner's ch in Maud Knox

L. B. Lindsey's sp m Palutina

Time, 2:343. 2:35, 2:30.
Same Day.— Trotting, 2:35 class, free for all horses t
district.

Henry Stone's b b Ivanhoe

Jno. Cowdell's blk g Lewiston

Time, 2:511.

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The youngBter had been in training but six we<
not a large colt. Like most of the baby trotters this
trotting-bred on all sides, his sire having a record of
made in 1885, while Monroe Chief, the sire of his dam
record of 2:183, an(* R mark of 4-.4G at two niilen, whi
the best until Fanny YV'itherspoon took a crack at if
not much wonder that a colt by Cyclone, dam by
Chief, trots in 2:49A as a yearling, aud ohances are that
be is injured by early training he will beat 2:20 by U|
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made by the trotters, they promise to passtbemil p;,^
The following are the best for two, three, four and fit (k,^

oldd, oe far as I can learn to date:

Five-year-old stallion Roy Wilkes

l-'lve-year-old gelding Arrow

Four-ycnr old stallion Bessemer

Four-year-old gelding Arrow <

Four-year-old Ally Lillian .ft«

Three-yt-ar-old stallion Dodd Peet

Three-year-old gelding Adonis ■

Three-year-old tllly Yolo Maid «»i

Two-ye'ar-old filly Irnia

The corresponding records for the trotters ato:

Five-yearold Mull Ion Patron

Five-year-old geldiug Jay-Eye-Soo

Flve-yeur-old Oily Rosalind Wilkes

Four- year-old stallion Brown

Four-„vear-old gelding Jay- Eye-See

Four-year-old ullv Matizaulta

Three' yi ar-old stallion Sable Wilkes

Three-year-old g< Ming fhil Thompson

Three-year-old Ally Hiuda Rose

Two-year-old stallion Axt'-ll

Two-year-uld gelding Fred Cracker

Two-year-old Ally Suuol

One-year-old «talllou Humhriuo Bismarck
One-year-old filly Norlalue

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CATTLE.

Scale of Points For Milking Cows.

ijChe following from the London Farmer, of August 3d, will
jjof interest to masy of our readers who desire to know how
fad milkers are judged:

'I cannot forbear to notice the exceedingly ingenious
Ltem which was adopted in the recent milking trials in the
jinburgh show by Mr. James McQueen, the judge, in order

ilascerlaia which of the animals were entitled to the prizes.
■ some extent the Bcale of points was based upon the tys-
ta adopted by the British Farmers' Association, bat there is
additional value attaching to it by the ingenious method
otaling the points. It will be remembered tn it the prize
the best milking cow is not given to the animal giving the
gest quantity of milk nor to the one giving milk of the best
ility, but that, in London, the two milkings are weighed
1 the quantity of milk set down, a cettain number of points
;.ng allowed. The total solids are then ascertained, and
j points for every one per cent, allowed. The time since
ving in days is then given, for which one-tenth per cent, is
>wed. These points are then totaled, and if the fat has
in failed to reach a certain standard, a deduction is made
ich tells against the cow. Thus, for example, taking one
the prize cows, at the Loudon Dairy show, giving 40
inds 7 ounces of milk, or about sixteen quarts, she is
>wed one per cent., thus giving her 40 44 pints. Hei
ids weigh 12.41, and for these she got 24.62 points. She
calved 70 days, and was allowed 7 points, or in all 72.06.
._' if we take a case showing the system adopted in Edin-
rgh, the first prize cow received 80.56 points as follows:

eht of milk in twenty-four hours 32.00 32.00

alsohda W.76 13.76

tenat E.25

■ee pur cent of the fat is standard. Add or deduct 10
per cent, for every 1 per cent, above or below— conse-
quently add 22.50

le-since calving 123 days, add one point for every ten

days 12.30

Total 80.56

[ have carefully looked through the scales of points as ap-
ed to every individual cow of which particulars are puo-
fned, and it appears to me that the system adopted is as
fir perfect as possible. The big milker does not gain in
■astquence of having recently calved, unless she is an
tally good butter-maker, and an example may be giveD of
low which yielded 47.25 pounds of milk. She had calved
lly twenty-eight days, and her milk was very poor; conse-
iently her great excess of milk was of no avail against the
I:h quality of the first cow. One of the most important
Itures in'this, as in English trials — and it is one that
i-iericans ought to notice — is that the cows in every indi-
iluul case fell so far below the standard of American big
llkers as to give one tne impression either that English cat-
i, or at all events those which are exhibited, are of little
vue at all for the dairy, or else that the American yields
|i vastly over-estimated. Mr. Simpson, who is one of the
pit authorities upon the Jersey in Great Britian, and who
fe probably had more good cows pass through his hands
■in any one in the country, declared, the other day, at a
feting of the Jersey society, that he did not believe a word
t:h regard to the American trials; and in spite of the fact
tit American stock breeders are exceedingly clever, and
lit they pay a vast sight more attention to results than we
< in England, I am afraid I shall not credit the big things
vich American Jerseys have done until I am able to see
Ijse trials conducted with my own eyes."

To What Age Will Cows Bread.

[a a former number, in answer to the inquiries of a corre-

>ndent, we stated that the most remarkable case that we

re then able to record was that of the Shorthorn cow Cher*

by Waterloo (2816), bred by Mr. John Stephenson, of

|)lviston, England. This cow was calved December 20,

Bl, dropped her first calf January 16, 1825, and continued

ibreed regularly every year up to February, 1840, when she

Cipped her sixteenth calf, being then in her 19th year. An-

Cier very remarkable case was that of Bed Kose by Windsor

( 8). This cow was calved in 1812, and produced sixteen

Ives; the last birth being twin heifers, dropped when Bhe

Is 16 years old.

Since writing the foregoing we find in the North British,
^•ricutturist a statement by a correspondent, that a certain
lre:ord cow had "produced 31 calves, and continued to breed
Itil she was 33 years old;" and another correspondent
l tea that "the Kellor Old Grannie lived still longer," and
tu "Mr. R. Colling's Youog Strawberry, and Mr. Lakin's

!ff of the same name, bred till 27 years old." The same cor-
pondent adds that "Air. Hutchinson mentions one which,
iides bulls, bred 19 cow calves;" and that "there is (or was

■ tently) a pedigree Shorthorn cow in the fine herd at Kim-
llten considerably over 20, and breeding regularly."
fThese are very remarkable cases, and we will take the lib-
if.y of calling upon our contemporary for a more specific
il.temeut of the facts in all the auove instances, if they can

■ obtained.

{-But we have in our own country remarkable case than any

I those given by us in our November number. In

\'J4, the Ohio Company imported the cow that afterwards be-

**aie famous as the founder of the Young Mary tribe of

lorthorna. She was a roan, calved 1832, bred by Mr. J.

krk, and tracing through Jupiter (2170), Saladin (1417) and

;ek's Bull (2280), to a cow bred by Mr. Holmes, of Otter-

Stou. This cow was named Young Mary, and with her first

If, Pocahantas by imp. Comet Halley (1S56), was bought at

!■<) Ohio Company's sale in Oct., 1836, by Mr. Vanmeter and

pt. Cunningham, and taken to Kentucky. She lived to

ja age of 21 years, and died in giving birth to her 16th calf,

rich survived her a day or two. Among ber most noted

oduce wore Hannah More. Judith Clark, and Lilace, all by

Mdfinder (2066), and her descendants are to-day among the

)st popular as well as the moBt numerous of all well-bred

orthorns. — National Live Stock Journal.

Yet failure often follows, when two superior individual
types are coupled. The fact that their progenitors, in the be-
ginning, were inferior, causes a tendency to strike back to
the original type. Hence, even the most improved sire and
dam may occasionally produce offspring below, instead of
above, their own status. Much depends on the length of
time the breed has been in developing, and the care and
skill exercised in selecting and breeding. If of recent origin,
atavism, or striking back, will be much more frequent, and
render breeding more uncertain in its results. But a long-
established breed, like the Devons, with almost absolute cer-
tainty produces an average type. Hence, the importance of
selecting sire and dam, not only with a good pedigree, but
with a long one of excellence. With such, breeding is much
more csrtain and satisfactory, and in breeding up a herd by
introducing improved blood of well-established excellence,
improvement is both much more certain and much more
rapid.

It is a mistaken idea that it will pay to start with inferior
animals and breed up. If successlul, the progress would be
too slow to make it pay, so long as advantage may be taken
of improvement alreaay secured. Common sense dictates
the selection of the best possible available type. If the be-
ginning is with inferior animals, the breeding may be down
instead of up. This is a most important fact to be observed
in selecting and breeding, and many make failures by not
payiug attentiou to it. From this comes the chief danger of
in-breeding. Both sides are likely to have the same bad as
well as the same good qualities, and bad quali.ies are trans-
mitted and intensified, as well as good ones. But if all the
points are right, then in-breeding strengthens them and goes
to insure their transmission.

"We olten hear the remark made, that if our common stock
were treated the same as the blooded, the result would be
the same. This is true only in a limited sense. By better
care and keep, and by careful selection in breeding, undoubt-
edly improvement would follow. Bnt it would take a great
many years — more than one man's lifetime — to Btart with
nothing but our native stock, and breed up to the status of
our already established breeds of improved stock.

A New Breed.

Mr. J. F. Begert, of Minneapolis, is travelling in Switzer-
land, and writes from Wimmis to the Cultivator as follows:

My attention having been called recently to that excellent
breed of cattle known as the Simmenthal Fleckvieh (spotted
cattlf), at the annual cattle fair at Erlenbach, in this canton
of Switzerland, I thought it of interest to acquaint you with
Borne of my observations, although I am not myself in that
line of business.

Combining, as they undoubtedly do, first-rate dairy quality
with a magnificent build for beef, they would certainly seem
to be the ideal breed for an American farmer to cultivate.
How well their worth is appreciated in Europe is shown by
the fact that experienced stockmen from nearly all European
countries were present at the sale — French, German, Italian
and Hungarian traders buying the choicest specimens at,
what is here considered a fair valuation, 1,000 to 1,500 francs.
Some of the points which the buyers claim give this special
breed the preference are: That the cows stand very high both
for quantity and quality of milk; that stall-fed "bulls weigh
from 1,900 to 2,200 pounds; that the meat is famous for its
fine grain and superior quality; that the dairy and stockmen
have an enviable reputation for preserving the purity of the
breed, and that they are exceptionally handsome cattle, of a
powerful yet supple make-up, and a clean buff and white
spotted color.

In my judgment, however, to do the cattle justice, they
would have to fall into the hands of such farmers and breed-
ers as are fully alive to their needs and requirements, as the
Swiss stockmeji give the care of their cattle every possible
attention, it being their pride, and self-interest as well, that
prompt them to do this. That the Simmenthal breed is suit-
able for acclimatization in America, has been demonstrated
by the few shipments made to South America, which are
reported as doing wdl there.

Distribute the Calving Season.

Facts About Texas Fever.

Status of the Cow-

Pedigree, more than any other one thing, determines the
itus of the cow. Individual merit cornea in to qualify the
itus— to raise or lower it. A cow may be above or below
e average of her breed. If above, she may have the power
some degree, to transmit this excellence. Hence it is tbat
• selection and breeding from the best, comes improvement.
we get excellence from b:ith the Bire and dam. iinprove-
snt is almost certain to follow in the offspring. Intelligent
eeders take advantage of this fact to secure an improved
pe, and to it are we iudebled lor the superiority of all the
eeda in their particular line of development— milk or beef.

Mr. John M. Stahle, of Qoincy, 111., in writing about the
advantage of having part of a dairy herd calve in the fall and
part in the spring, says, through the Cultivator and Country
Gerdleman, some pertinent things. His experience is great,
and he 1b an observant man, so that'sreaders may well weigh
his words when he remarks:

"In my case, at least, I have found it better to have only
a part of the cowb calve in the fall, for thefurther reason that
I get the best prices by contracting to furnish each week a
quantity of butter. This butter goes to certain consumers
who can depend, therefore, upon getting what better they
need each week, of the same quality, of the same make.
Now, if all my cows calved at the same season, I would find
it very difficult to till my contract. At one Beason I would
have too much butler, and at another Beason not enough.
But by having part of the cows calve in the fall and part
in the spring, I can have about the same quantity of butter
to dispose of at all seasons of the year. Here I may note
that while a cow that calves in the spring may give more
milk for a time after calving than if she calves in the fall, yet
there will not be much difference in her butter product, as it
will require more of her spring than of her fall milk to make
a pound of butter. If you will cut the clover early enough,
not allow the sun to burn and brown it through the mistaken
notion that it is not properly cured till it iB dried and brittle,
and store it where it will not be damaged, you will find that
pasture is not so very much superior to hay as a butter pro-
ducer.

Fall calving does not necessarily include any injury to the
calves to offset the advantages named above. I have read
recently that an experienced cattle grower said that, other
things being equal, a fall calf made a better animal than a
spring calf made; it made by Bpring such growth tbat it
could make the most of pasture, whereas by the time the
spring calf was able to eat grass to any amount, the pastures
had hegun to fail, and by the time it was ready to make the
most of pasture, the latter was used up for mouths. I do
not know who this experienced cattle-raiser iH, but I think
he is correct about fall calves. He might have said fuither,
that on the farm at least, where the cow department is only
one or several, aud likely not the most important of the
departments, the cilf dropped in the fall needed the most
attentiou at a season when furm work was less pressing, and
therefore the calf would be more apt to get all the attention
it needed, and with less incovenience to the working force.
The calf dropped in the spring, when farm work is sure to
be hurrying all hands, stands a better chance of beiog ne-
glected, and if it gets all the care it t-hould have, it is_at ft
greater expense."

The test to determine the contagious nature of Texas fever
has been vigorously prosecuted until the present time, and
it has just been conclusively proven that natives will con-
tract the disease through contact with Texas cattle, sayB the
Stockman. About a month ago a number of healthy natives
were placed in a pen at the stock yards with cattle from
Texas which had the fever, and while the opinion was soon
voiced that the disease had become contagious, the fever in
the afflicted natives was allowed to progress until Friday of
last week. They were then slaughtered and carefully ex-
amined by several veterinarians, who state that they fonnd
unmistakable evidences of the fever. The bladder of each
animal contained unhealthy secretions, inflammation was
apparent in the kidneys in a high degree, gangreene had set
in, and both spleen and stomach were'enlarged and diseased.
This explodes the theory held by some that a period of at
least forty days must ensue, for exposure, before the fever is
manifested. In conversation with ola-time cattlemen the
belief is stated that the disease is generally contracted by
eating from the same pens or hay racks with Texans, or per-
haps on the same pasturage, holding tbat the virus is con-
tained in the secretions of the mouth. An actual experience
was reported: Two droves of natives in transit from one
point to another were treated in exactly the same manner
with a single exception; one lot was unloaded at a feeding
station and temporarily placed in a pen and given a portion
of hay where Texas cattle had been recently fed. The ani-
mals in this drove took the fever, with the subsequent death
of a number thereof, while the other bunch, which were
practically the same cattle, escaped unscathed. There is a
grain of comfort in kno wing that with the advent of frost the
disease disappears each year.

Dehorning.

Hoard's Dairyman, which from the start has most stoutly
antagonized the practice of "dehorning" cattle, declares that
"it neither raises the question whether cattle look better or
worse with horns off, whether God made a mistake either in
putting the horns on. or a success in making mooleys, wheth-
er it hurls or don't hurt to saw them off — but the sole ques*
tion is the result of butter production in the animal de-
horned, and the butter potency of the dehorned breeding an-
imal; and that these points are not, so far, settled in favor of
dehorning that we are ready to run the risk of indiscrimi-
nate dehorning of all cattle. The horns of steers, scrub
bulls, and 'three-pound' cows, we would like to see 'go,'
and have the meat in suoh animals soon interview the beef
barrel." ThiB latter declaration, which will, we fancy, be
considered quite a concession by the advocates of the hand-
saw operation who have come to look upon the Dairyman as
the most powerful and persistent opponent of their practice,
is about in line with the position of the Breeders Gazette,
which some time since expressed a willingness to see the
scrubs' horns go now in hopes that their heads may go next.
As the Dairyman apparently concedes the advantages of
"dehorning" steers, and encamps squarely on its position
that there i& at least a danger of injuring the "butter poten-
cy" by removing horns by the band-saw," and demands proof
to the contrary of its supposition, it would seem that those
who so warmly advocate this practice might do well to take
up the gage thus thrown down and by actual experiment,
carefully and thoroughly performed, throw some light on
thiB mooted question, Does "dehorning" decrease the flow
of milk and lessen the quantity of butter and fat? Board's
Dairyman asserts the latter, at least, and expresses the fear
that sawing the horns off bulls of the highly specialized but-
ter breeds will militate against their potency in the transmis-
sion of the butter-making ability. Have the advocates of
"dehorning" anything other than ridicule to offer in reply to
this oft-asserted theory ?

Packing Butter in Brine— How the Brine is

Made-

Last season we packed our surplus butter on the following
plan and found when we sold in December, when the butter
was unpacked for sale, it came out just as fresh and well
tasted as it was when packed, says the Dairyman. We
adopted the following method:

Buught new pork bairels, scalded them out thoroughly
with boiling water three different times, the last time covered
the barrel with a cloth to keep in the steam. Let stand until
the water cools, then rinse out the barrel with cold water,
and the barrel is ready for use. We made a strong brine, by
boiling, that would float an egg, skimmed off any scum that
was on top, and let stand over night. In the morning the
brine would be as clear as crystal. Butter was salted in the
usual way, one ounce to the pound. Made into five to six-
pound rolls, wrapped carefully up in cheese cloth and tied
with cotton wrapping twine to keep the cloth in place. The
rolls were then placed into the barrels and covered with the
brine and kept covered. The air is not allowed to come in
contact with it again until unpacked. And my opinion is,
right here is where the socretlays in keeping the air excluded,
no foul odors can get to it. Some might think the butter
would get too salty in such strong brine. Not one bit of
danger, if the butter has been properly handled before going
in the barrel. "We make our butter ou the granular plan and
press it solidly together. As I informed you inmy letter last
season, we packed several barrels in this way, and it was in
the brine four or five months, and not a fault found to a
pound of it. I have no doubt that butter packed iD this way
can be shipped to any market in the United States or Europe,
if ordinary care is taken not to let it lay outside exposed to
the hot sun. Butter can be paefced in this way in firkins or
in any vessel that will hold the brine.

In selecting a dniry cow, the question is generally asked,
bow much milk does she give per duy; but the more important
one, "how long does she continue to give that amount," is
not always added. How inaoy cows are there which do not
give milk longer than aoout six months per year. They
will give a large flow, but it does not last any length of time.
Such an animal is not wanted in the dairy and should go to
the butcher. An animal averaging say 50 poands— equal to
about 25 quarts— per pay, for seven months will give during
that year in round numbers ab.iut 10..>00 pounds. Another
giving but 40 pounds per day— or I \ Rfillons less— for ten
months will during the year give 12,000 pounds, a difference
1,500 pounds in favor of the cow giving the H less per duy.
Considering the milk worth 3 cents per quart, will make a
difference of £22.50 per year. The same iB true of the
quality. In comparing two animals, the one may give a third
more milk during a certain period than the other, but the
difference in the quality may be sneh that the second will
yield a third more butter than the first. These are^uestion-s
which interest every farmer more or less, aud a careful test
of every animal upon the place may save much in the tud.

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ENTRIES CLOSE. DATES OF FAXB.

Sept 28, Bay District, 8 F. Oct 6 to 27 inclusive

iFree for all closes September 15.

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PAYMENTS IN STAKES.

Sept. 1st, second paymeDt S3C0 In National Stallion Stake

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In three-year-old " "

Sept. 1st, " " 25 In two-year-old " "

Aug. 7tb. third paymment 50 Occident Htake, 1A88.

Thirty days before date of trotting SIC0 Stanford Stake, 1888.

Ban Francisco, - Saturday, Nov. 3, 1888.

Sunol— Foaled April 14, 1886—2:18, Oct.
27, 1888.

Long before this paper will be issued the intelligence
has been flashed all over the country that a two-year-
old filly had r^duc?d the records for that age to 2:18.

Few will question the right of Sunol to rank as the
most wonderful (rotter which has yet appeared, and that
without restriction to age or other conditions. Grant-
ng that Mand S. stands first by the unquestioned title
of having made the fastest time, there is such a differ-
once between two years and ten, and still further by
comparing the gap which divides tbe first and second in
the juvenile class, a simple statement is all that is re-
quired to fix the pride of place.

There is nothing left for conjecture, no prognostica-
tions of which the future will reveal, 2:18 is a recorded
fact, although we are firm in the belief that a slight
change in the condition of the last hundred yards of the
track would have taken a quarter of a second from the
time. Neither do we consider that the whole track was at
its very best, being a trifle soft for a supreme display of
trotting speed- "We took our favorite position, viz, the
center of the press stand, immediately over the wires.
There are two wires to guide the eye, so that from ex-
actly the same position there can be no mistake in mark-
ing the full circuit. "We made the first quarter 35 sec-
onds, the half 1:09, three-quarters I:43§, mile 2:18.
The official timers, all having split second watches,
made the quarter 35, half l:09£, three-quarters 1:42},
and the mile 2: IS. Undoubtedly their fractions were
the most correct, and these give the last half 1:08|.

At this season of the year one of the grand stands
shades the last hundred yards of the track for a great
portion of the day, and this was so soft that the feet of the
filly sank fully aii inch in the yielding clay.

Her picture will be presented before long, it wonld
have been in this number but Mr. Marvin requested
that the visit of our artist be delayed until she had re-
oovered from the * 'drawing" incidental to training.

Sprains of the Suspensory Ligament.

"We have no apology to offer for occupying so much space
with the disquisition under the above heading. That
the subject is of general interest is proved by the former
article having been copied in a number of our exchanges,
and in addition to that we have received many requests
to complete the history. The disappointment which
followed the injury to Antevolo has been, in a measure,
overcome by the lesson that misfortune presented. As
we have stated many times before, the fascination in
breeding, rearing and training horses mainly lies in the
opportunities afforded for experiment. Could race-
horses, "sure enough" racehorses, and fast trotters be
turned out with the certainty of a piece of machinery, or
it will be better to say with the assurance that a coiner
has when he places the metal under the die that a per-
fect coin would result, the charm would be broken. The
"glorious uncertainty" would no longer exist, and when
"big fields" of starters kept coming to the winning score
in a parallel line, time and time again, there would be
no one to attend the races.

That it was a grievious disappointment, goes without
saying. The National had been a pet project. When
people prophesied that the stake would not fill, never a
doubt in our mind. "When nine nominations were re-
ceived the cry was that cot a third of them would make
the Becond payment, due on the 1st of September. Still
never a doubt until the 22d of August, when in the early
morning the bowed tendon came in view. On the com-
pletion of the brush mentioned elsewhere, there was a
stagger, "propping" himself on that leg; when turned
around to jog back there was no mistaking the "dot-
and-go-one" method of progression. He shook his head
when chirruped to to go faster and the home journey
was at a walk. "We could not enduie the thought of
listening to the "I told you so's", and determined to
keep him at work at all hazards, the road chosen when
at the worst so as to escape observation. His second
payment was made on the 1st of September, when it ap-
peared a hopeless case, and on the 7th the entry in the
journal stands; "Drove Antevolo; after walking and jog-
ging four miles, quite lame and I brought him home."
After awhile reports came, from Sacramento that Guy
"Wilkes had gone irritrievably lame, and from Stockton
the unwelcome news that Director had succumbed. Of
the five which made second payment, only two were
left. The pessimists had the call. Still there were
hopes, even if doubts existed. There was a chance that
Guy and Director would recover so that they could start;
we told a friend that if Antevolo could be got in Bhape
so as to respond to the bell call' without being absolutely
lame, he should take part if I knew he could Dot trot
more than one heat. Plenty of the glorious. Room
enough for the fascinations of uncertainty. No longer
buoyed with the hope of winning, absorbed with the
one idea, is it possible that he can be got in auy kind of
order? Certainly not if the teachings are correct. If
Dr. Bowhill were summoned, if every competent mem-
ber of the profession within reach were called to consult,
there could only be one verdict, "no chance to start in
the National." Easier to go our way without argument
and though, as our good friend Mc— says, it may have
been the d — d Scotch obstinacy which prevailed, the de-
sire was gratified.

My countrymen have a right to be persistent. "What
Scotch boy has nut heard hundreds of timea of Robert
Bruce lying in the barn after six defeats, hopeless and
disheartened. Six times a spider essayed to spin his web,
six times it was broken, the seventh successful, and the
Bruce won Bannockburn. "When writing this, long after
the hour when the curfew toll sounded in Oakland, a big
brown spider came scurrying over the papers which
littered the desk. "We never killed a spider knowingly,
though not fancying his too near presence rustled a paper
and back he went at a pace which was decidedly hot for
one of his size. Several times he came to the score and
was turned back. It may have been the seventh as no
count was taken, when he darted from under a pile of
proofs within a few inches oi our left hand and dropped
off the edge on the side he had tried so often to reach.
Brave fellow! you have taught a second lesson, set an
example which is not "bad form" to follow.

Now a pertinent query is presented. If so far success-
ful in this instance, why not in others ? None more
competent than Dr. Bowhil to answer, and as he says it
is an exception to the rule, he will gratify our readers
by showing wherein the exception lies.

K J. Baldwin's horses have arrived at the Bay District
Track.

Eureka Jockey Club.

It must be kept in mind that a week from next Thur-
day, November loth, the entries to the purses of the Eureka
Jockey Club will close. There have been wrong an-
nouncements, though fortunately the erroneous dates
have been so long prior to the time fixed for closing that
the correction "will make amends.

In addition^to the letter received from the Secretary,
published last week, we learn from several visitors that
many improvements have been made since the former
meeting, stabling added and course put in first rrte con-
dition. The particulars will be learned from the adver-
tisement, and also that the purses are liberal. As the
opening day will be November 27th, there is ample time
for horses engaged at the Blood Horse meeting to reach
there. The free for all trotting purse, $750, should
attract enough harness flyers to ensure a good race.

"Hidalgo" in the Antipodes.

In addition to the articles copied fiom the Mellmtrne
Sportsman we have received letters from Hidalgo, in the
first of which he says: "My wife is very well but dread-
fully homesick. No end of attentions'and hospitalities,
but she and I love the grand old Oregon woods and sil-
very trout streams; and may God send us both safely
back there."

The following, written a month after, gives evidence
that the home-sickness has vanished under the load of
hospitalities, and we shall not be at all surprised to learn
that our old friend will extend his stay on the other side
of the world until he has seen some of the many marvels
in that laud. In that case there will be many pleasant
letters which in a measure will make amends for his
absence from this slope. There aro a few errors in the
copied articles due to a dependence on memory and with-
out records to refer to.

One of these is in reference to the record of four- year-
old stallions, which he gives to Palo Alto. Previous to
this year Antevolo held the place, and was the first of
that age to beat 2:20, which was also done in a race.
There is an error, too, in relation to Jay- Eye-See, his
four-year-old record being 2: 19. Hidalgo's many friends
on the coast will be pleased to learn of his success in
selecting winners. A capital judge of racing form and
condition, he is liable to make shrewd guesses, and we
sincerely hope that he will come back loaded with so
many pounds sterling that he will be bothered to carry
them:

Dear Simpson:— I wrote the letter which accompanies this
just a month ago, I was going home to put some other staff
in the envelope before mailing when I met with a railway ac-
cident which came near costing me a loss of a foot. I was
laid up 17 days, and then took a trip over to Sydney, where
I saw the get of Darebin for the first time. Australian Peer
is a big brown colt about the size of Joe Daniels at the same
age, and, like Darebin, a very lazy horse. He and Abercom
have beaten one another several times, bat no other horse
can beat either of them save with greatallowaoces of weight.
Every time the Peer starts out to make the pace he gets
beat, but let him come with a rash and no horse can beat
him; Power rode thres winners that day, but the Peer was not
one of them. I like Abercorn better for a campaigner than
the Peer. Hb is a smaller and more wiry hoise, with loins
that remind me of Arab, the trotter.

I do not think Mr. White will start Volley for the Derby,
and I think either Melns or Cartrine will run it. I won a
little money on Lanond in the Metropolitan, but will never
back him again He is ihs horse "of an hour," like Ed Cor-
rigan or C. H. Todd. I regard the three-year-old Ensign as
the most dangerous horse in the Melbourne cup, and have
backed him, Metador and the Peer, each to win me £100.
I have Metador at 8's Peer at 14 and Ensign 17. I shall wait
till the Derby is run. and then back the winner, unless En-
sign wins it, in which event I will put a "saver" on the sec*
ond horse in that race.

Old St. Albans died at McCrozier's farm about ten days
ago. Stratford Strettle and myself were to have gone over
there on Thursday to see the horses, but Strettle got a dis-
patch from Crozier saying the old horse was dead, so we did
not go. I think we ought to have a son of St. Albans in
California, and as Mr. Inglis will not sell Malua at any price,
the best horse nest in order is Sheet Anchor. He is a brown
horse about the size of Griustead, and won the Melbourne
cup in 34 starters, the largest that ever rnu. He car-
ried 118 in 3:31, which proves him a race horse quite equal
to Grinstead, Wildidle or Dake Carter, and snpenor at that
distance to Hubbard, Rutherford or Warwick. No horse
can win this race without running considt rably over the dis-
tance, tbe fields are so large. Mr. Ganor has not any horse
much more faithful than Melvo, who has won 4 raoes in 5
staris, but I hive no idea he can beat Volley when she is
right, which she was not at Sydney, nor do I thiuk she can
"win too" as the weather is growing very hot and mares are
apt to get "off ' at such seasons. —

It would do your old heart good to Bee Commotion. He is
as blocky a horse as Luke Blackburn, and considerably tal-
ler. I am very doubtful if we ever had a better race horse in
America than he; and as Musket and St, Albans are both
dead, he is certain to become one of the most favored stal-
lions.

The first for the Sydney handicap on Thursday, was the
grpatest race I oversaw. There were 15 starters, and 8 of
tbem finished unJerthe whip, the nice being won by Invader,
a 7 to 1 chance. I backed Elsie at 5 to 1 and Lvcdhnrt-t at
3 to 1 for a few pounds, and had one on Invader He beat
Lyndhurst less than two feet, and Elsie, who was 5th, was at
Invader's flank. It was tbe uio^t desperate finish I ever be-
held, and the whips cut the air like so many firecrackers.

Mr. Millers's horses ariived all right and have gone to his
farm. Kind repards to all at home.

Yours truly, Hidalgo.

MkLDOURNE, Australia, Sept. 29, 1SS8.

1888

glte ifrttte arid j$ portsmatt.

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Trotting Horae Breeders-

Foor or 6ve years since the Breedeb and Sportsman
advanced the thought that the breeders of trotting horses on
the Pacific should organize an association. This jonrual at
once fell into line, and for a time it looked as though the
organization was a certainty. Why so grand and so practical
an undertaking was lost sight of we cannot understand.
Certainly there is need of Buch an association. We now sug-
gest that the Breeder and Sportsman take up the subject,
call a meeting and appoint delegates to meet such a delega-
tion as may be appointed by other sections of the Pacinc at
some specified point, say on Jannary 1, 1889. If such could
be done at the trotting meeting referred to, we will guarantee
that the North Pacific will send delegates. — North Pacific
Rural Spirit.

The day that the National was trotted we SDoke to
several gentlemen interested in breeding trotters, in rela-
tion to the organization of a Pacific Coa-it Trotting Horse
Breeders Association. Not one at that time or since but
are in favor of the project, and from the above it will be
learned that the breeders of Oregon will join in the
scheme. Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Utah will in all
probability send delegates, so that there can be no ques-
tion of a successful result.

The idea met with favor at the time it was agitated,
but for some un remembered cause it was lost sight of.
Our attention was again directed to it from the work
thrown on Captain N. T. Smith in connection with the
National and other stakes of which he has taken the
management. We doubt if there is another man in the
country which could have been induced to accept so
onerous a position, and who had anywhere near the busi-
ness to attend to which Captain Smith is called upon to
look after. The Treasurer of the Southern Pacific Com-
pany is not only fully occupied with the duties which
are imperatively demanded, but it is asking too much of
a man who has that important position, and bringing
cares of such magnitude to take the extra trouble on his
hands. The Stanford Stake since its first inception has
been under his charge, but that was little work iu com-
parison with that involved in the National. A horde of
applications, letters without end, advertising solicitors,
petitions for positions, requests for complimentaries, etc.,
etc.

The only interest Captain Smith has in trotters in his
desire to aid in sustaining the sport on a right basis, and
his willingness to do all that he can in that direction is
worthy of recognition.

This work baa been cheerfully done without remuner-
ation of any kind, and with little thanks from those in-
terested, though that has come from a want of knowl-
edge of what has been done. With an Association
organized there will be no necessity for throwing such a
burden on an individual, and in addition to that there
are other features pertaiuing to trotting horses which
will oe benefited. After consultation with those who
arj liktly to take a prominent part in the proposed
organization the time for holding the convention will be
fixed and a call issued. There must be a general
response to ensure the best results, and in the meantime
we will be pleased to receive suggestions for publication-

District cour.« The prospects are favorable for good
weather, though rain any time previous to Thursday
next would be a valuable adjunct in preparing the
course.

The Whirlwind Pacera.

The Pacers at Sacramento.

As will have been learned from an ad. in the paper of
last week the trio of great pacers, with the addition of
Creole, are named in the stake for three-year-old pacers
and should th^y come together all right it would be worth
a journey to Chicago to witness the contest.

It is too early in the year yet to present an account of
the trio of three-year-old pacers. After the almost in-
credible nights of speed exhibited by Yolo Maid, Adonis
and Gold Leaf, we are prepared to record something still
more remarkable than a mile in 2:14. We saw Yolo
Maid move a quarter Saturday last, which timers
made in from 29J to 30^ seconds, and that done
with apparent ease. In the second heat of the pacing
race on Thursday, Adonis came around the upper turn
so fast that it appeared as if Belmont Boy had suddenly
quit, and though the heat was made in 2:16£, there could
not have been more than a furlong of it made anywhere
near the mark that Adonis could have shown. A fourth
heat in 2:14£, and the last 100 yards .scarcely more than
a jog brings Adonis so close to the champions that there
is only a shade between them. The blood of "Old Bel-
mont" which carried Thad Stevens through a second heat
of four miles at each a fearful clip, is a potent mixture
in the make-up of the youngster. Yolo Maid is backed
by that of another great four-miler St. Louis, with a
further reinforcement from the best son of Sir Archy,
and that enables their descendants to struggle to the bit-
ter end. A grand trio of youngsters truly, when will
they stop?

Awaiting further developements, for the present we
will not venture on vaticinations. After the Blood
Horse meeting, when the track has had time to settle, it
will be faster than it has been lately, and on one of the
bright days of California Winter time we hope to see
them come together again. Should that happen, we
have no hesitation in saying that whichever shall prove
the victor, Father Tenipus will be "downed" again.

Nutwood, 2:18 1-4.

The Cornice1 Race Meeting.

Saturday next, the 10th instant, will be the opening
day of the tall meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association. The list of nominations and entries, pub-
lished two weeks ago, sustain the averment that it will
be one of the most successful on this coast.

It was a wise move on the part of the managers to
postpone the time until after the turmoil of the presiden-
tial election had in a measure subsided. Now that tele-
graph wires form a net work of instant communication
in nearly every part of the country, the result will be
known on Thursday, unless the contest should prove as
close as when Tilden and Hayes ran their memorable
race. Friday the seething cauldron will have become
approximately quiet, and on Saturday winners will
throng the courje in their exuberance of spirits, losers
seek the excitement to drive away the recollections of
defeat. Without disparaging the genealogy of the emi-
nent men, who are so prominently before the public, it is
safe to assert that the candidates for hippie honors can
trace their pedigree through a greater number of gener-
ations than either, and even if that of the bipeds can be
carried as far a3 "the contest," the quadrupeds hark back
to the time of Mahomet at least, and though printed
stud books are modern inventions, we are assured that
Arab and Barb, and it may be Turkish and Spanish,
horses of the highest class are undoubtedly descendants
of those which carried the prophets. At ail events there
are no richer strains recorded than now in the veins of
many of those which will show their mettle on the Bay

The card of the great Nutwood appears in this issue-
A notice of his many claims to eminence will appear
next week.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I have every reason
to believe my pacing mare Kate Allen is with foal, by Amadis,
the iour-mile runner. I also have every reason to believe
that sht uld tha foal live I will own the fastest pacer the
world ever bbw. Mr. Wallace thinks I am an old fool to
breed that way, he is all right, however. They got a Flora
Temp'e, a Pocahontas, an Oneda Chief, a Richban, an Arrow,
a So- tlanl, a Smuggler, a Slow-go, a Romero, a Molsey, a
Jennie, a George Palmer, a Longfellow Whip, a Col. Lewis,
a Dan Dooaldson and many other trotters and pacers. I
presume to say not a mother's son that bred this way ever
aBked the advice of Mr. Wallace, still they got some good
horses. I would like to ask if the breeding of Rysdyk's
Hambletonian is correct as Mr. Wallace gives it? What was
he? a trotting-bred horse or a running-bred horse? I have
never been able to solve that question. There is no question
as to the breeding of the horse Amadis; he is a thoroughbred,
a four-mi'-e runner. He will be the father of Kate Allen's
colt, and I am proud to say it. Should I get whut I expect,
Mr. Wallace cannot say "breeding unknown" in his report.
I' I enn G^t the Breeder, and Sportsman, Tur/t Field and
Farm to register the foal I will ask no favors of Mr. Wallace;
he don't have to register my colt. It's a pleasant thing to
know that if the colt has teeth he can eat his oats — register or
no register— until he is four years old, by that time we will
have a place given us to drive our trotter* and pacers.
Should you visit your old camping ground for many years, it
will afford me great pleasure to take you oot behind a thor-
oughbred (muning-blood) trotter or pacer. I will give you a
tine, dandy ride. Next year I shall breed Kate Allen to a son
of Malcolm, dam a Clay mare, if I can get service.£A very tine
five-year-old, owned by Mr. Stinson, of our city, cannot get
that foal registered I suppose. Well, it's all the same, he may
make a good street-car hoise when he gets old enough.

The weather here is fine, everybody seems happy. Lots of
the old timers have passed away since your day at Riverside,
still a good many are left. Peter Benedict is still here, the
youngest man of his age in the city, and wanted to make a
wager with me a few days ago that he could out-run any man
of his age in the city. He still talks about good blood! Says
vou cannot pick strawberries from the atramoniam plant, and
I guess he is right. Yours truly,

Chicago, October 24, 1888. Ok the Road.

Editor Breeber and Sportsman: — A small but enthusi-
astic crowd of turfites assembled at Agricultural Park to wit-
ness the trot for the Sacramento Yearling Stake on Monday,
October 29th. It was a delightful day, and the track was in
very good condition, and if it had been desired the winner
might have equaled her previous record of 2:36. As it trans-
pired, however, the flying filly went away from her competi-
tors and won at eaae, coming the last half in 1:17. The sec-
ond filly trotted in 3:07, official time. The following is the

SUMMARY.

Svcbamento, October 29, 1888— Sacramento Yearling Stake.

G. Valensln's Fleet by Sidney 1

B. E. Harris' Lorenza by -Tim Mulvenna 2

L. 'Wbitmore's Bookkeeper by Callpb 3

Time, 2:13.
Value of stake, $390.

Yours truly,

Wilber Field Smith, Sec'y.
Sacramento, October 30, 18S8.

Mr. W. J. Hayr, a resident of Auckland, N. Y., who has
been in San Francisco for pome weeks in search of health has
bo far recovered as to appear at resorts frequented by promi-
nent horsemen. Mr. Hayr is a son of Mr. J. H. Hayr,
owner of Leicester Farm, Three Kings, Auckland, and a not-
able breeder of Leicester sheep and cattle. Mr. J. H. Hayr
is widely known as a successful breeder and owner of race
horses. At a recent race-meeting out of seven races his en-
tries won six. Mr. W. J. Hayr brings with him a wide rep-
utation as a gentleman rider, having been beaten but once,
and then by a fluke.

Answers to v^rrespon<3entB.

Qr.e°tionB answered only through these columns. No rep)ifi« by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters received without the wri'^r'.i nimp cannot receive attention.

Sacramento, Cal.

Yon will oblige many readers of your valuable paper hy
answering the following questions: First— Can splints on
young hordes be removed by blistering? Second— What in
your opinion is the most effective remedy?

Answer. — Splints can sometimes be removed by blistering,
but tiring with the pointed iron is the tuo6t effective remedy.

Jack, San Luis ObiBpo.

Three horses start in a race and trot as follows:

"A" 3 111

"B" 2 !i 2 2

"O" 1 3 3 3

Who gets second money ?
Answer.

C. gets second money. A horse that wins a heat takes
precedence of one who doesn>»t.

Fresno, Cal.

Please give best way of layiog out half-mile track?
Answer.

Draw two parallel lines 600 feet loDg and 452 feet five
inches apart. Half wiy between the extreme ends of the
two parallel hues drive a stake, then loop a wire around
the stake, long enough to reaca to either side. Then make
a true curve with the wire, putting down a stake as often
as a fence post is needed. Wben this operation is finished
at, both ends of the 600 foot parallel lines, the track is laid
out. The ioside fenca will rest exactly on the line drawn,
but the track must measure a half mile three feet from the
fence. The turns be thrown up au inch to the foot. The
stretches may be anywhere from 45 to GO feet wide.

Header, San Francisco.

Please give me the breeding of Argyle, that stood in Los
Angeles?
Answer.

This horse was called Owen Glendower until the death of
his 3ire, after which time he was called Young Argyle. He
was bred by Tnos. Ballard in Arkansas, and was foiled in
May of 1849. His sire, Argyle, was by Monsieur Tonson,
from Thistle by Otis Oscar.

Arrival of Clydesdale Horses.

Messrs. Killip <fc Co.'s shipment of Clyde horses, annual
importation ot Mr, John Scott, from Melbournr, Anslralii,
arrived per "Alameda" on Saturday last. It comiits of three
stallions and three mares, thoroughbred Clydes. The ani-
mals came though in fine ooudition and were taken to their
quarters at Bay District Track, where they are on exhibition
and sale.

The Proper Mode of Shoeing;.

We have cuts of shoes, found in England, France and
Switzerland, supposed to be from nineteen hundred to two
thousand years old. They are plain flat shoes, without any
calks. Osmer, an old writer of good standing, in 1751 says:

"I believe there are many horses that might travel their
whole life-time unshod on any road, if they were rasped
round, and short on toe, because all feet exposed to hard ob-
jects become thereby more obdurate."

I contend, Mr. Editor, that a knife should never touch the
foot of a horse. The sole or frog should be left as nature
made it — then Bhould your horse lose a shoe he can travel
with ease and safety to tne end of the journey, though un-
shod. The same rule works with the horse that works with
man. We always find ourselves more active and more nim-
ble when we wear easy Bhoes. A wide, long, thick shoe will
do for the horse what clogs to do for us. Treat your hor?e
as you would like your father to treat you. If it would af-
ford you pleasure to have your father pound and thrash you
about, encase your feet in a shoe or boot, that you could not
step in without feeling it to the top of your head, why cf
course you will have to give your horse the same treatment.
You are one of the plebian fools that cannot and will not
learn anything.

Why the tip, or thin heel shoes, is better by far than any
other. It allows the heels to rest upon the ground; th«
shorter the shoe is the less the horse slips. The frog has ti e
same influence in preventing this that an old hat placed ui_«
der our own shoes would have in protecting us from slipping
on the ice. Make the shoe as light as you can according to
the size of your horse because heavy shoes spoil his sinews,
and weary the horse. It was never intended to shoe all
horses. Oar ancestors, the orignial shoers, proposed using
them on feet that were unsound or crippled and nothing
more, the same as you would put a cot on your Soger to pr. -
tect a sore. Experience has taught us that 10 hordes oot if
every 20 go lame from shoeing— let anybody prove to the
contrary if he can. If any man thinks I have made one as-
sertion which I cannot substantiate let him go ont on th«
street and count the poor crippled horses that paBS any point
tor an hour. Let him take notice of those who wear tips on
thtir feet, and see how many he can lind that go lame with
tuat style of shoe.

In Asia there is no such ouBtom of shoeing horses at nil i
They would not know what to do with one after he was
shod. They would think his shoes were for tho seme use ■ a
the skate would be for the foot of man. All the prepurat on
any kind of a foot requires for a shoe may be summed up m
a few words: Leveling the crest in conformity with the limb
and foot (this can be done with the rasp), rounding the outer
edge at the Bame time, and leaving the sole, bars, frogB and
heels in all their natural integrity. Mr. Deyo, of Michigan,
told me this very morning that a tip was the most proper
shoe a horse could wear. Name Borne man who has bought
and sold more tine horses than Mr. Dcyo, of Jackson, Mich.
I said to him, "Mr. Deyo, some people claim a horse cannot
travel onr boulevards with a tip, and here is one that ban
worked on them from ten to twenty miles a d*y for many
months. Did yon ever see a better foot?" "No, they can-
not produce better; it is Bimply perlect. I tell you ricbt here
any man who says a horse cannot travel as well, if not better,
with tips than shoes has no idea what he ie talking about."
Let me say, Mr. Editor, that he who holds out to burn ■
hundred years from now will never hear of such a thii
the style of shoe they aro wearing on horses feet now.
tho Road" in Dunton's Spirit of the Turf.

298

Jtxe State awxl ,f pattsmaw.

Nov. 3

Mr. David Bonner's Viewy on Trotting: Rec-
ords Made in Harness and Wagons.

Thirty-three yearB ago the chestnut mare Pocahontas, by
Cadnias, dam by Shakespeare, lowered all records for driving
horses by pacing a mile over the Union Coarse, Long Inland,
in 2:17£. tine went to wagon, and was driven by J. D. Mc-
Mann. This record was not beaten until 1867, when Dexter
trotted the Buffalo track in 2:17^, in harness, and it has been
beaten, to wagon, so rarely since that her name has become
one of the most famous among harness horses. Records to
wagon have always been regarded as of exceptional excel-
lence, and as several seconds better than the. same speed in
harness.

Yesterday Mr. David BouDer favored The Sporting World
with some of his v ews on the comparative merits of perform-
ances to wagon and in harnesss. As one of the closest and
most intelligent observers of such matters, Mr. Bonner' utter-
ances cannot fail to interest those who drive good horses.
"There are many good horses, said he, that will show more
speed to wagon than in harness. We constanstly see them
at Fleetwood that give a faster clip at the former way of go-
ing than they ever do at the latter. The reason for this does
not seem to be generalbyunderstood, even among experienced
horsemen. I remember that Mr. Knox, who at the time
owned Nutwood, wrote me that that great trotter showed
this peculiarity, and he could not understand why a trotter
or pacer, drawing the greater weight of a wagon, and over-
coming the friction of four wheels, should outspeed his per-
formance when hitched to a sulky. Examining the matter I
found that this was especially true of doable gaited horses.
But I have satisfied myself that the reason lies in the appli-
cation of the strain upon the horse. While drawing a wagon
the horse has a certain weight to pull, and if properly har-
nessed this pull comes across the chest, but he has no" strain
across the back. Once fairly in motion the force of inertia
exactly equals the pull against the chest, and the horse has
only the friction and effect of wind to overcome. But the
sulky applies a different strain upon the horse. Suppose the
shafts arc so arranged that the sulky is balanced accurately
and the horse Daturally would have only its weight to draw.
As the driver, with his feet braced, is compelled to pull, 4 a
force more or less severe is applied across the back of the
horse. The greater the pull the greater is this force, and
this amounts to far more than the difference in weight
between the two vehicles, with the difference in friction
added.

"Moreover, the added weight of a wagon has a tendency to
steady a double gaited horse. These are, I think, the rea-
sons why so many trotters and pacers, especially young ones
can show higher speed to wagon on the road than in harness
on the track, and why so frequently owners are disappointed
with the early trials in harness of their favorites.

"As an instance of this, I remember my own experience
with a brother to Nutbourne. The first time he waB asked
to go a mile in harness, he trotted in 2:41. Half an hour
ater he turned the same track, to wagon, in 2:37."

Mr. A. A. Bonner has returned to New York from a two
weeks' visit to Kentucky. He is impressed with the speed
and promise of Axtell, the great two-year-old from Iowa,
that recently made a record of 2:23. This was done, Mr.
Bonner says, late in the afternoon of a raw, unfavorable day,
and over a track by no means in condition for speed. He
thinks that with weather and track just right, Axtell can trot
his mile better than 2:20, this fall. "The Californiana have
no more speed than those bred East of "the Rocky Mountains,"
Baid he, "but there are more precocious youngsters on the
Pacific slope than elsewhere."

The system of dash races for trotters is to have a further
trial this fall, at Beacon Park, Boston. Mr. George E. Hicks,
the proprietor, has determined to devote an early day to a
test of the plan, the card including dashes at distances from
one-half mile to three miles, under the National Association
rules, and with the modifications observed at Fleetwood
Park. There will also be a dash race, free for all, trotters or
pacers, entries to be made and horses to be driven by mem-
bers of the press, and for this event a purse of S 1,000 will be
hung up. This special event will be at one mile. The gen-
eral desire for the trial of the dash system will undoubtedly
result in other experiments before snow flies, and next season
the question can be tried on its merits. — Sporting World.

Pig Sticking-,

Apropos of pig sticking in India, Bays Rapier, "R. T."
kindly sends me the following interesting description;
"There are two ways of pig sticking. In Bengal a short
spear is used, something over five feet in length, weighted at
the top end with isad. The steel Bpear head is not large
but very sharp, and with scarcely any shoulder. The spear
is thrown as the riders get near enough to the pig, and he
that wounds it and draws blood claims first Bpear, and gets
the tusks. On the Bombay side the spear is quite Beven feet
long, with the same shaped epear head; it is not thrown but
"delivered" by the rider, and with the impetus of the pace
added to the weight of the horse a well-directed spear will go
nearly though a pig. This shows why the spear head should
be without any shoulder, for if it went between the ribs it
would prevent its being pulled out, and tbe spear would be
wrenched out of your hand. You must have a handy horse
for pig sticking. Some Arabs seem to delight in the sport.
I remember one named Monarch, belonging to an officer of
the 4th Dragoons. This horse when he got near the pig
would get his head down, put back his ears, and go open
mouthed at the quarry. '1 he country one had to ride over,
that is on Bombay side (the two best places in the early
thirties were Poona and Nagger), was nearly all sheet rock
and rolling Btones, and very often on the Blope; it required
good'nerve, a good eye, and a steady hand to get first spear.
One of our best men in those old days was Captain Tower
Smith, son of Sir Lionel Smith, our commander of the f. rces.
One day after very hard riding over horrible ground at Nugger,
someone said to him at dinner, lI don't know how you can
manage to ride as you did to-day over that Bloping sheet
rock.' He replied (he had it drawling way of speaking),
•Well I don't know, but I think where a pig can go a horse
can, and if the horse can go why should not I be on his
back?' I could mention tne names of many good men after
a pig in those days. My dear old friend, Sir Bartle Frere,
wan a long way from a bad one. To interfere with a first-
olass hunter in England generally means a bad fall. It is
aim st worse in pigsticking, the ground is so bad. I had
one horse, a high-caste black Arab (rather an unuBual
colour), with a cast-iron mouth. lie took me one day from
tbe top of a uteep hill to tbe bottom as bard as he coald
gi mp. I had not tbe slightest control over him, tbe ground
w :,n covered with small bushes and rolling stones, but he
ne"'3r made a blunder, and heartily glad I was to get a pull
rtt and stop him. It takes a very fast horse to get alongside
of a pig in the first three hundred yardB, and an active one
to gee away from a wounded pip, for the animal's tusks rip
horribly, and sometimes fatally.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club.

There is no lack of enthusiasm in canoeiDg circles. On
several days during last week thero were canoes out on the
creek in the afternoon, and on Saturday quite a fleet were
inakiDg the best of a light breeze, mostly with lady passengers
on board. Sunday morniDg saw quite a gathering at the
clab house, all hoping that some kind of a breeze might come
up; the wind, however, was light and variable all day. The
new canoe Frolic managed to secure nearly all the honors.
Her small sails had been altered, bringing the boom down
closer along the deck and the light breeze Buited her exactly.
She was early down in the basin and got in well ahead in a
brush back to the float. About 12 o'clock a scrub race was
called with a fair entry, namely: Mystic, Frolic, Pirate,
Whisper, Sampler, Water Lily, Luck, Agnes, etc. Mystic
took the lead, closely followed by Frolic, Pirate third, which
order waB kept to the turn, in the windward work Frolic
almost immediately took the lead, and though closely pressed
by the Mystic came in first. This is creditable, as most of
the canoes carried large racing sails, while she used a small
rig. Fcr a light canoe th,e small sails seem to answer beBt.
Later, another race around the "Wm. Tabor" and return
proved a pleaBant novelty, the chances in getting becalmed
behind her big hull giving those behind a show to come up.
The Pirate hoisted the Flirts big racing sail, and the Bonita
appeared in time to enter. Frolic got the lead and held it to
tbe Tabor, and when she went about just cleared her bow,
though only by considerable pinching. The Mystic who was
second failed to make it and had to make another hitch, Pirate
getting round before. Frolic came in first, Mystic, Pirate and
Bonita in order named. The wind got very light before the
boat house was reached.

TRAP.

The Championship of England.

Editor Breeder & Sportsman. — Some time ago we were
startled by seeing in the Forest & Stream, Greener Gun ad-
vertisement, that the championship cup of England for
pigeon shooting had been won by Captain J. L. Brewer, us-
ing a Greener Gun.

Being a careful reader of two London papers, Field and
Shooting, I was greatly surprised that so important an event
as the Championship of England should have been shot for
and won by an American, and no mention made of it in either
these or any of the home sporting papers.

I therefore wrote to Shooting to endeavor to ascertain just
what this cup represented, and here is what the editor of that
highly interesting and valuable paper says:

THE PIGEON SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP.

A shoi-t time since, Gaucho, an American correspondent
of this paper, inquired concerning a pigeon shooting cham-
pionship which Dr. Brewer, the American shot, stated he had
won. We have discovered that the competition referred to
was for a cup presented by a sporting paper, the donor be-
ing responsible for the appellation of " Championship Cup "
that was attached to it. The event is not recognized by the
Hurlingham Club or the Gun Club, and besides lacks the
patronage of our best shots.

It will therefore be Been by those interested in such mat-
ters, on this side, of the water, that this cup is merely a prize
such as any other held up for competition, but that it in re-
ality is not emblematic of the Championship of England —
much less of the worid, as Captain Brewer signs himself in
American Field of Sept. 1, 1SS8.

As an advertisement for the Greener Gun, however, it is
made to fit, the purpose most admirably — though as may be
seen by the quotation from Shooting 'the appellation of said
cup is quite misleading, not to say questionable.

When a bona fide championship of the world cup is offered
it will be heralded in the sporting papers of the country, and
advertised fur and near in order to give all a chance to com-
pete for it. In the meantime cups or mugs with high sound-
ing names so christened by their donors, should not be
foiBted upon the American public.

Captain Brewer is undoubtedly a very fine pigeon shot, his
scores in this country stamp him as such, most unmistaka-
bly, and yet in a long artii le in Forest <te Stream he declares
his defeat at the hands of the famous French shot Mr. Jornu
is solely attributable to his using in the match with that gen-
tleman, a powder he knew nothing about, which is a remark-
able contession for a man of his experience to make, as even
a novice when shooting for big stakes, is generally accredited
with enough judgment to prevent trying experiments at criti-
cal junctures. Gaucho.

Walla Walla, Oct. 27, 1888.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to Bend for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, Bales, names claimed, presentations and death s
tntbeir kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Prom the N. D. C

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:

At the Executive meeting of the National Dog Club, held
in New York, Oct. 15th, among other business transacted, it
was voted:

"That the American Kennel Club be formally notified that
the National Dog Club of Amerioa is ready, and will be
pleased to aid it in advancing the interest of breeders and
exhibitors of this country.

"That should the American Kennel Club desire to confer
with the National Dog Club, the latter, ou receiving such ex-
pression, will meet it in the person of Dr. J. Frank Perry,
the chosen representative of the Executive Commiitee.

"That hereafter at all Bench shows there shall be appoin-
tees of the Executive Committe&of tbe National Dog Club to
take charge of the dogs of those of the Club's members who
are unable to attend; to Bee that such dogs are properly
benched, fed, watered, groomed, brought before the judges,
etc., and at the end of the show lo superintend- their reship-
ment. The expense of such service to be borne by the Na-
tional Dog Club."

Twenty new members were admitted to the Club.

N. W. Huntinuton,
Secretary National Dog Club.

Brooklyn, N. Y„ Oct. 15, 1888.

Sales.

Mr. A. B. Elford has sold to Mr. W. H. Wallace, Tulare,
the Irish water spaniel bitch Irish Girl, whelped March 17,
1885, by Whirlpool— Irish Queen. Irish Girl won second
at P. K. C. Show, 1888.

Mr. W. D. Howe haB sold to Mr. W. H. Wallace, Tulare,
the white and lemon flecked pointer bitch Belle H., whelped
July 1, 1887, by Rex — Prairie Flower. Belle H. won second
in bitch puppies, P. K. C. Show, 1888.

Proposed Changes Id A. K. C Constitution.

Secretary H. F. Schellhass of the American Kennel Club
sends some amendments to the Constitution of the American
Kennel Club, which have been offered by Mr. Francis R.
Hitchcock, of the Westminster Kennel Club. The changes
are as follows:

Constitution.

Amend Article V, Section I, by adding: "and no delegate
shall represent more than one club."
Rules.

Amend proposed new Rule III by changing in Section
numbered 3d, tbe words, '"Kennel Club Show" — "Show
recognized by the American Kennel Club."

Proposed Rale XVI: "unit of weight," Bhold read "limit of
weight."

Add to proposed Rale XVII, to list of classes "Kennel

Classes" 8; and add the rule "8th: The Kennel Class

shall be for kennelB of dogs of the same breed to compete as
a kennel. The number of dogs to comprise a kennel must
be fixed by Show the Committee."

Amend proposed Rale XVII, Section 6th, by changing the
word "four" on second line to "five."

Amend proposed Rule XVII by adding to Section 5th "and
for dogs for which no challenge class has been provided."

Amend last section of proposed Rnle XVII so as to read:
"All dogs qualified to compete in a Champion Class previous
to January 1st, 1889, shall compete in the Challenge Class.
The winnings referred to in these rules apply only to Bhows
recognized by the American Kennel Club, a list of which, to-
gether with these rules, must be published in the Premium
List and Catalogue of each Show."

American Coursing Club.

The third annual meeting of the American Coursing Club
waB held at Great Bend, Kansas, beginning on Oct, 15th and
ending on the 20th. The club is an outcome of the desire of
a few persons living on the broad prairies of Kansas, to see
the royal sport to be had with good hounds. In its inoipi-
ency the club was without advisers who were an fait in
coursing, and as a consequence the two preceding meetings
were rather calculated to make veterans smile, but the recent
effort was of a somewhat different character, and there
seems no reason to doubt that conrsiDg will become popular
even among residents of states <*ast of the Missouri. Wheth-
er the sport will ever attain its proper recognition except in
sections so favored that owners may at Blight expense in
time and money have a day out with the long tails is to be
doubted. The meeting under description attracted a fair at-
tendance, some of the spectators coming from a considerable
distance. An eye witness, of what experience is unknown,
says of the quality of the dogs, "The" quality of the grey-
hounds, all round, was good, and a great improvement over
those of last year, much more care having been taken in
rearing puppies and in getting the greyhounds in condition
to run. Owners are beginning to see that to run a fast trial
with a good hare, a greyhound must be as muscular and as
olean inside as a racehorse. We noticed that old, canniDg
dogs have made room for young, honest ones, and instead of
seeing one dog doing all the work, and the cunning one look-
ing on, this year each dog did his best, and some grand trials
were witnessed."

A peculiarity of the meeting was that only two judges were
had, and those of indeterminate qualifications. What would
have been done if a difference of opinion bad occurred does
not appear. Possibly a Board of Stewards who had seen the
course only from a distance, might have been called upon to
arbitrate. The club in future should select a good man, and
let him do the work. In the hands of a man physically able,
and of experience enough to fit him, always provided he is
fearless and honest, judging is safer than when three judge.
Two men may serve so Jong as they agree, but there can be
no referee if they do not agree, and no one can be competent
to decide because none but the judges can be in a position
most favorablo for seeing all of the work. That no differ-
ence of opinion arose, rather argues to tbe coursing mind, in-
experience on the part of thejudgesor else marked inequality
in the dogs.

The coursing was done on the famous Cheyenne Bottoms,
the scene of last year's trials. Messrs. Ubl and Carney, in a
sportsmanlike manner, gave the club the free use of their
10,000 acre ranch. Mr. Carney takes a lively interest in pro-
moting the welfare of coursing, and gives every assistance in
his power to make the meeting a success. The hares are
never shot, but strictly preserved for the coursing meeting,
and Mr. Carney is justly proud of the quality of his hares;
they are right good oDes, aud try the merits of the grey-
hounds. He is especially pleased when a good hare saves
his life. No better grounds could be chosen for the sport;
where most of the trials take place is over about 2,000 acies,
quite flat, and shut in by hills all around, the soil is sandy,
but in places it is very hard and very trying to dogs' feet,
some dogs feeling tbe effects so much as to upset any chance
they may have had, as in the cuse of tbe final for the Ameri-
can Field Cup, White Lips was too lame to shew her fine
Bpeed, and grand working qualities; it was a pity the commit-
tee compelled so game a bitch to be placed in the slips a third
time in one day. We think two CQiirses, as the English
rules allow, quite sufficient to ask any greyhound to do in a
day.

Thirty-four qualified for the Free for All, and sevonteen
for the Sapling Stake. The winner of the' Free for All,
Bessie Lee, is a Bmall bitoh, 45 pounds, well bodied and quar-
tered, and very fast from slips.

The runner up, White Lips, by Hotspur out of Kiss, a
daughter of Misterton, is a recently imported bitch, of much
quality, very racy, and finely conditioned. Staf cut out the
work in her courses up to the final, when ber feet were torn
aud sore, and the bitoh was beaten solely by theBe facts.

The Derby was won by Master Rare, a rather likely, large
sapling, rather quick to his hare and a close worker. The
Dorby runner up is of the type of the winner, a bit sugges-
tive of the deer-hound, but a Btroug hound and honest.

A Plate Stake was won by an old bitch, Thorn, which ran
cunning.

The annual rneetiug of the olub was held on the evening of
October 19tb, and the gentlemen named elected offi cere for
the ensuing year. President, David Taylor? vice-Prenident,

1888

lite greater autt Mpoxtsmm.

m

D. W. Heizer, Secretary, F. K. DoaD, St. Louib; Treasurer,
V. Prinkman; Executive Committee, D. V.* Heizer; H. C.
Lowe, "W. W. Carney. The judges were, Messrs. E. D.
Williams, of Lexington, Ky., and A. F. Nash, of Detroit,
Mich. Slipper, Arthur Massey. Lack of space prohibits
giving more than a summary of each stake:

SUMMARY.
Fkee For All— All ages. Entrance ?I0, the winner SiOO and Ameri-
can field Cap SluO, donated by the "American Field." To runner-up
S100; third and fourth 520 each; fifth, sixth, seventh and eicbth $15
each.

I.
M. E. Allison's r d" Sandy -Tim a bye.
1). C.Luce's bdl b Bessie Lee, ) . . (Waterloo Kennel's b b Hum-

I beat \ mingBird.
Q. Van Hnmmell'sTandrbl . , | J. KoetzeJl'a b Jenny.

.Minnehaha, ( ueat \

Q. Van Hummell's bdl and w I
d Master Hjch, (

M. E. Allison's r d Rowdy

beat

1 r d San Pedro.

L. C. Luse's r b Paulina, 1

A. Johnson's blk b Dinah I

Black
D. 0, Luse's r b Lavina, \

I beat 1 Q- Van Hummell's wand bdl
I b Miss Rare.

beat jF* K- Doan'a Ml and w d
I Danger.

beat | M- E- Allison's rd Terry.

beat JT- F' F°ncannon's blk and w
\ b Meta.

Waterloo Kennels' Honey Bee, j- beat -| 0. G. Page's blk b Lady.
H. C. Lowe's blk and w b j ■haat f Waterloo Kennels' w and bdl

White Lips, \ Deai | dTrales.

A. C. Lighthall's x d Young ( . . i C. G. Page's blk b Topsy.

Gold DuBt, t 1

Waterloo Kennels' blk b Little I »,.„* (J. Hoelzell's w and r d Keno.

Lady Glendyne, \ Deat (

Q. Van Hummell's bdl and w I .„„f ( Col Taylor's b d Bobolink.

dRich-and-Rare, \ beat [

Robert Smart's b b Miss Smart, ■{ beat ■> J. Roetzell's r d Capt R.
M. E. Allison's f b Reno Pilot, -; beat -f F. K. Doan's r d Modesty.
Waterloo Kennel's blk b Lady Mille Glendyne a bye.
A. 8. Allen's wand r b Ruby, | . , | A, C. Schermerhom's bdl d

t beat i Dandy.
W. W. Carney's blk d Dick) . . ( F. K. Doan's rb Daisy.

"•nirlni- t Deal i -

Taylor, \

I

Sandy Jim beat Ruby.

Bessie Lee beat Minnehaha.

Dick Taylor beat Paulina.

Rowdy beat Master Rich.

Lavina beat Dlna Black.

White Lips beat Honey Bee.

I

Bessie Lee beat Sandy Jim.

Dick Taylor beat Rowdy.

White Lips beat Lavina.

3

Bessie Lee beat Lady Mille Glen-
dyne.

Bessie Lee beat Gold Dnst.

t

I Gold Dust beat Little Lady Glen-
dyne.

| Miss Smart beat Ricb-and-Pare.
Lady Mille Glendyne beat Reno
Pilot.

IGold Dust beat Miss Smart.
Lady Mille Glendyne a bye.

White Lips beat Dick Taylor.
Gold Dust a bye.

| WhiteLip3abye.

VI.

Bessie Lee beat White Lips ard won. White LlpB runner np.
- SUMMARY.
Gbeat Bend Debby. -For greyhounds 18 months old or younger, en-
trance $5: to winner sl5Q; to runner-up -?50; third and lourth 820 each;
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth greyhounds S5 each.
• I.

Q. Van Hummell's w and bdl )

d Miss Rare, } beat

Col. Taylor's blk d Ply- 1

mouth, J beat

A. Laidlaw's r and w d j

Godly, | beat

Q. VanHummell's bdl and w d \

Master Rict, ) beai

Q. Van Hummell's w and r b 1

Minnehaha, \ beat

, M. E. Allison's f d Beno |

Pilot, i beat

Q. Van Hummell's b and w d i

Lee, ( beat

Q Van Hummell's blk and wd \

Locks, j beat *{

C. K iiutre's w d Cousin Frank a bye.
II.
Miss Rare beat Plymouth. I Lee beat Cousin Frank

Master Rich beat Goldby. | Locks, a bye.

Reno pilot beat Minnehaha (ab- I

sent).

III.

E. Branch's r b Mary Ander-
son.

Waterloo Kennel's wb Ariel.

C. F. Culver's w b Queen of
Kaosai.

A. 0. Fair's blk d Davy Crock-
et.

J. Roetzell's r b Bell.

F. K. Doen's r b Pattie.
K. 0. Luse's Katy Did.
C. P. Townsley's rd Cap.

Master Rich beat Miss Rare.
Locks beat Lee.

I Reno Pilot drawn.

Master Rich beat Locks, and won. Locks, runner-up.

THE RIFLE.

Choice of a Rifle. '

A person is impressed with the idea that he would like to
own and learn to shoot a rifle, and he begins to investigate,
say Sporting and Finking. .Perhaps he repairs to a gun store
and says he would like to look at a rifle. "What kind of a
rifle do you want?" replies the salesman. That is the first
set-back the investigator receives, and he falteriogly replies,
"I don't know;" then, rallying in grand style, he continues:
"Oh, I want a rifle for a little target shootiug, one to hunt
squirrels with, and I think of going out West, so I would
like a sort of an all-around rifle, don't you know." If the
supply of rifles ia the store is large and the salesman accom-
mo'iating, several makes are shown a«d the merits of each
arm are pointed out. In vain does the would-be rifleman
look for a make containing all the desirable points; he finds
it not. It is more than likely that he is considerably dazed
by the time 6ve or six rifles have been sbown him, and be
concludes to take the various catalogues home for perusal,
and from this time our friend talks glibly of the various
makes and those who use them, but he finds it no easy task
to decide which is beat, for he sees that riflemen of promi-
nence secure equal work out of various makes.

If our friend nas steered clear of an old rifleman up to this
point he is in something of a quandary; but if, perchance,
be has sought the advice of a friend who has had some ex-
perience, more than likely he has become impressed with
the idea that there is but one make of rifle in the world fit to
use, and that is the one his friend is using. He would,
doubtless, remain satisfied that he had found the proper arm
if he did not run across some other rifleman who ridiculed
the ideas of his first friend, pointed out in a most convincing
manner certain defects in the chosen arm of his first friend,
and concluding his 'argument with allusion to scores made
and records broken by a person using a different make of
rifle.

About this time oar young rifleman begins to wonder what
he does want, and as the time draws near for his departure
for his hunting trip, perhaps he concludes to purchase a
hunting rifle, and as he thinks of a friend who haB had con-
siderable experience he calls upon him and gathers from him
that he formerly used a repeater, bat now uses a single-Bhot
rifle; he had all of the small calibres he wanted, having shot
a deer clean through the body, which ran off, and he would
not think of using anything less than a .50-oalibre with oer-

tainly 90 grains of powder and a light bullet, for when he
shot an animal he wanted to get it; and, don't you know,
when you hit an animal with that bullet it paralyzes him,
the bullet mushrooms and, why you make a hole big enough,
tears the flesh, arteries, crushes him; and our friend starts
off evolving in his mind the express principle, trajectory of
various charges and, why, what makes him keeD drawing
something from his pocket and looking at it bo inte'ntly? As
I live! it is one of his friend's shells and bullets, fle thinks
the whole problem has been solved, not in a nut-shell, but
in that cartridge shell, and he dreams of the rifle he is hurry-
ing to order, when he meets another friend who has for years
visited banting resorts and killed much large game.

Shell Mound.

The vicinity of the shooting ranges at Shell Mound Park
was crowded on Sunday last with the admirers of the Second
Artillery Regiment. The lovers of target matches were out
in full force. Company C was the first to enter the lists for
the yearly medal. The results were unusually goo'd, as
shown by the following score:

COMPANY C.

Lieutenant Lemcke i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 ^

H. Weigman a 43454344 4-b8

Sergeant Buber 4 43332444 4— X5

w- Meyer 0 C2323D23 0—16

W. Munroe 0 42200322 0-15

Private Stansbury 3 30002303 4—18

J.Hustadt 3 33333334 3—31

Sergeant Ruth 3 64443444 5-4

Corporal To bin 3 44635444 4—40

H. Petrie 3 44445544 4—41

H.Brooks 5 33042533 4—42

J- Koch 5 33445455 4—42

C.Vilbrock 4 45654355 6—47

CorporalRinau 4 45554456 6—46

Lieutenant Wulberon 5 4 5 4 5 4 3 4 4 3_4l

L.Ringen 4 34444345 4—39

W. Wandall 4 50444345 4—37

Sergeant J . Siebe 4 6383434 3 3— H5

W. Drischman 0 2 4 2 5 4 4 5 8 3—32

H. Meyer 4 2 4 4 9 4 4 3 3 3—32

O.Buber 6 26238404 3—31

H. Menke 4 23330243 0-24

C. Wandall 2 24342433 3-30

Company H was out in full force to witness the event of
the day, an attempt of Sergeant Seaman to break his previ-
ous record. He did not break his own.reoord. but tied it and
made 39 at five hundred yards, and 38 at 200 yards. The
other members of the company shot gfor the quarterly
medals, which were won by the following marksmen, 20 out
of a possible 40 being necessary to obtain the* medal: Corpoi-
el Quim 31, Lou Munsen 38, Sergeaut Kenny 21, John Alieh-
als 33, Private Heney 35, Private Behr 21, Private Quirk 13,
Private Monhaic 23.

Company d.

—Chute 4 44454443 J— to

S Gilow 4 44334435 —38

Lieutenant Zeising p 4 43443443 4—37

Captain Jans n 4 33443332 4 — 33

Private Landresse 4 33444333 2—33

Private Moore 3 43243333 4-32

Private Gielaw 3 42244433 3—31

Pri vate Jeffrys 3 3 3 2 4 2 3 3 4 4—31

Private Klipsbein 4 36304354 0—28

Private Conlon 3 2343^002 3 — 24

That excellent exchange, Shooting and Fishiny is conducted
by a rifleman pure and simple, and naturally he gathers much
that is of interest to those whose preference is for weapons of
extreme accuracy. Recent he has been publishing a series of
articlee on rifle principles of value. Some remarks on leads
and twists we excerpt:

"The opinion of many excellent foreign marksmen is, that
the best general maxim with respect to the proportion that
the bearings left should have to the channels cut away,
should be half and half, but as they did not assign any
further r ason than that sach was their opinion, we are free
to confess that we should, from all that has been said on the
subject, prefer leas bearings and broader channels.

Bat, as rifles, like all other military weapons, should be
constructed so as to allow for wear and tear and rough usage,
there might, to be sure, be this disadvantage in making the
bearings too narrow, namely, that the ramrod would be
liable to chip and notch a narrow edge when a broader would
escape uninjured. Now, as these notches are not less injuri-
ous to the effect of the barrel, than a want of parallelism in
the spirals, it becomes a matter of consequence to be put in
possession of an accurate and certain method of detecting an
irregularity of the kind in their construction. To effect this,
the inside of the barrel should be first of all well smoked over
a lamp, and the breech-pin removed; you then pour in as
much melted lead as will fill it equal to about two or tbree
diameters; when cool it is to be passed backwards and for-
wards, by pushing it gently with the ramrod. If it pasB
easily, and without any shake or irregular catchings, with
barely more than the weight of the ramrod, the barrel may be
deemed perfect; but should it, on the contrary, stick any-
where in its passage, there can be little doubt but that it is
defective in some part of its construction. For how can a
ball pass smoothly and properly if there be any crossing or
irregularities in the spirals? For the lead is precisely to the
barrel what the male is to the female screw; and every work-
man knows that the former will not work through the latter
unless they both correspond in the number and iuclinationof
their threads.

This trial is thought of such consequence among the Swiss,
that no one will (if he be at all particular) pu'chaBe a gun or
receive it, until it haB been subjected to this test; and they
know the value of the discovery too well to fail of insisting on
it. But as it may very likely happen, that although the
grooves are well cut the metal itself is defective, by being
what \a called honeycombed, and which may, very possibly
escape the teBt of the cylinder, it is necessary to examine the
inside the inBide of the barrel minutely, by looking through
it when held up against a strong light. We have repeatedly
seen guns thus circumstanced, when first sent home from
the gun-maker's shop, and therefore it is highly necessary
not to trust too much to their accuracy.

If, however, an endless variety of opinions exist, as to the
best depth, number, shape, etc., to be adopted for the grooves
we find it do less the case in what it relates to the requisite
degree of twist, or spiral; some makers patronizing the one-
fourth, some the one-third, others.lagain, the one- half; while,
on the contrary, many advocate juHt as strongly the three-
fourths, the whole, and the one and one-half turn, that is,
of coarse, implying the same length of barrel in each case.

But as we cannot suppose that these makers work on the
variety of principles enumerated as ahove, without each of
them endeavoring to substantiate the grounds of his opinions,
by reasoning in favor of his particular theory, we shall state
the orincipal argument used pro and con, or for and against
the great and email twiats.

The chief objection urged against the large is the diffe
ence of range being so much in favor of the smaller twit
taking them with equal quantities of powder, and at an eon'
degree of elevation. That it should be so was to be expecte
from the theory before laid down; for, supposing two bam.
h red under the same circumstances, if there be any honeS!
combs in the interior of a barrel, the nitrous liquid pif
daced by the ignition of tha powder, lodges itself in theiU
aud is found to eat deeper and deeper, until at length tS
gun will be totally spoiled; but one trom a whole tarn a^
the other from a half, that ball with the least obliquity lj
groove will, by having the air act less diagunallv on its cnlf
during its flight, make fewer revolutions in any given d%\
tauee than the ball whose indentations are ho much mo\V
Bloped, and where the resistance of the air will, of course r$
so much greater. If, then, in flying the same distance, t£
impulse given by the powder beiDg the same, and the t
resisting the passage of the ball so much more in one d
tance than in the other, must it not follow that the time w
qaired to travel over the same ohord be relatively greateS
And (as gravity is constantly acting) mnst not the ball whi^S
consumes the greater space of lime in flying the distance 1
quired, be made to describe a larger arc. lest it should ft
short of the object? It appears, then, on the very face *
the matter, that balls fired from rifles of different degrees!
twist, will be shortened by the chord of their range in m
portion as the spiral is increased in obliquity, and that in !
increased, and not in a proportionate ratio, according to l'
increase of the < istance; because, as gravity does not alwa'
act the same but is constantly increasing in proportion \
the time in which the ball is suspended in the air is great*
if the ball be one Becond in the air it may only fall two fe^
but it may fall five during the second and bo ten in the thii
and so on, so that the larger the twist the greater the resi
anc>; the greater resistance of the air the slower the dir«
motion; the slower the direct motion the greater the til
required to pass over a certain chord; the greater the tii
reqoired, the more powerful the effect of gravity; to count,
act which, a greater arc must be described to enable the b
to reach the object.

The next objection urged against the great twist is, tt
although in calm weather they may certainly have the adve
tage, yet if there be much wind the balls, with a Iosb ot
quity of spiral, will deviate less from the direct line of flig
(owing to their being driven to leeward of the object by t
wind) than the greater, and this disadvantage is certair
proved to exist. For however extraordinary it may appe
to persons unused to rifle shooting, it is nevertheless an 1
tablished and an acknowledged fact among practitione
that in windy weather the ball will be driven considerably
the direction of the wind, so that to avoid missing the c
ject it is necessary to aim to windward of the point to be h
When it is considered that the wind is uniformly acting wi
a considerable pressure on the ball during its passage throu
the air, it follows that whichever ball is longest exposed
the wind must be more effected by it; to which must
added that, as the greater the distance flown by the ball, t
longer it is in peifurming it, so the impulse communicat
by the gun-powder decreases rapidly, in proportion as t
time or distance is prolonged. As, however, any calcnlati
on the subject would possibly lead us into erroneous cone
sions, we shall rest satisfied with stating that such is the fa
and those who doubt it may easily be convinced by tryi
the experiment themselves.

As this inconvenience, then, may be thought of snffich
consequence by many to condemn the great and adopt I
smaller twists, it is only fair to state that, in our opinh
the number of advantages materially surpass the imperf
tions to which such rifles are subject as are made with th
grooves considerably inclined; for it has been found th
although the smaller twists certainly answer as well as c
be required, at the 100 or 150 yards, yet they are not able
enter into competition with the whole or three-quarter tui
(under certain modification? to their application for militf
purposes or amusement). Why it should be that the sa
rifles which answer so well at one distance should not
equally good at all others, is not so easily determined; ai
in short, at best any opinion on the subject mast be cons
ered as arbitrary and not as founded on the solid basis
actual experiment. "We have frequently fired at 300 yar
when it was found absolutely impossible to put the shots
the target without aiming from three to six feet to wii
ward; the wind will, of course, act with most violence wt
it blows in a direction at right angles with the chord of 1
ball's flight. It we adopt the theory of spinning, held 1
by the gunmakers, namely, that the rotatory motion is
quired by the ball's being obliged to follow the sweep of
grooves, the mattei could he easily explained: "that
rotatory motion communicated by the small twists was :
sufficiently violent to last during the extension of the Ion
ranges." Bat as we have objected to this system, let us
whether we can account for the phenomenon, according
reasoning dedncible from our own theory. We allow t
unless the ball spins it will not fly true to its mark; if sw
question naturally follows; how often is it necessary that
ball should revolve within a given time and space, "to in^
its rectilinear direction? We suppose, then, that a ball fi
from a barrel of thirty inches long, and taking half a tu
will revolve once (after leaving the barrel) in every five f
of space that it passes through, and that the impulse gii
by the powder is equal (during the first second) to two th
sand leet per second. The ball then would, of course, d
ing the first second, make four hundred revolutions; but
we know that the initial power of the powder is very s<
lost during the next second, it might not have a velocity
more than five hundred feet per Becond, and therefore
would then only make one hundred revolntious per oeco)
And, therefore, it does not seem improbable that althoi
one revolntion in live feet may do very well as long as
ball has a great intial velocity; yet, that when tb<> said vel
ity becomes reduced, the aforesaid number of whirl-* may
performed in too slow a space of time to Y&xe 'be desi
effect of correcting the ball's tendency to d«TUiioD, and tb<
fore that the irregularity of the small turna a* very long <
tances areas might have been expected. LV., ^n the ot
hand, in the case of a whole turn, tie ball t>eiug then c
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in five, perhaps the additional velocity with rfhioh if ap
may more than compensate for the loeo «. Telocit in
rectilinear direction. In short, what wc u^»n to Bay in. t
it is not bo much the number of turns r i_iupcru«r. io
distance as the number of turns in prop" ucn to tb« n:
which affects the accuracy of the rifle. But ub tb/j *> nlj
of the respective tnrna and properties of tin, -«< ii
would not only be uninteresting to the reader, but uieo sc:
what foreigo to tha snl ject, we shall merely observe lb?;,
only way of ascertaining the point would be to gut by
meet the different degrees of relative resistai
to the ball, in proportion to the several obliquiti
spiral.

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Should Not Australia Breed Fast Trotters ?

(By Hidalgo.)

A man asked me the other day if I intended going back to
America at the close of the Exhibition, and on my replying
in the affirmative, asked further: "Into what bnsiuess
would yon go if yon elected to remain in the Colonies?"

I astonished him by telling him that I -should at once
begin breeding trotting horses — that I thought the climate
quite as well adapted for it as that of California (where I
resided over sixteen years), and that I thonght Australia
possessed two signal advantages over the Golden Slate.
These were:

1. Better roads, upon which gentlemen after the business
of the day was ended could drive for recreation and amuse-
ment.

2. A large number of mares aired by thoroughbred Btal-
iions, to which trottiug-bred sires conld be mated, thus
oarrying out the principle embodied in the breeding of Maud
S., Jay Eye Bee, and Palo Alto, repectively the fastest four-
year-old mare, gelding and stallion in the world.

Before going any further I will state that Maud S. trotted
in 2min, 14-Uee. at that age, beating the famous Trinket and
others: that Jay Eye See, ihe fastest gelding in the world,
trotted three heats iuaide of 2min, ISsec. at that age in dif-
ferent races; and that although other stallions had trotted
heats lower as exhibitions, Palo Alto was the tirst stallion of
that age to trot inside of 2min, 21sec. in a bona-fide contest
with other horses. This he did twice m one month, and on
both occasions against well-tried campaigners. One of these
was a fourth and the other a fifth heat. Maud S. and Jay
Eye See were bred from mares which had from five-eighths to
three-quarters of throughbred blood, but the dam of Palo
Alto was of as pure lioeage as the dam of Malua Abercorn,
Grand Flaneur or any o'.ner horse yon now have in Australia.
His dam wai Datne Winnie, by Planet, second dam Liz
Mardis, by Glencoe; third dam Fanny G., by Margrave
winner of the Doncaster St Leger. There is no richer pedigree
in all America Stnd Book lhau that of Dame Winnie. Palo
Alto's sire was Electioneer, son of Kjsdyk's Hambletonian
and Green Mountain Maid. The latter mare had six boi b
and daughters with records of 2min. 30sec. or better, and
the fact that Electioneer never got any record whatever is the
best evidence of the prepotency of that strain of blood. A
glance at Electioneer's progeny will show what a breeder he
is, but I will separate those foaled from cold-blood mares:
Manzanita, five-years, 2min. 15£aec. Wildflower, three-
years, 2min. 21sec. (own sisters from a pacing mare by St
Clair), Hinda Rob6, four-years, 2min 17£seo, Bonita, four-
years 2min 19sec. His performers from throughbred mares
are as follow: Palo Alto, from Dame Winnie, 2min 'lOvsec,
Whips, from Lizzie Whips, by Enquirer, 2min 24sec.

Whips is a large bay horse, about KU hands, and at
two-year-old showed wonderful speed. At three-years he was
crippled and never had harness on him for nearly four years.
My belief is that but for his injury he would have got a
lower record than either of the above named. The fastest
colt on Governor Stanford's farm is by Electioneer out of a
mare by Lodi, a thoroughbred sire, brought to California in
1864 by Judge C. H. Bryan. He is three years old and has
already beaten 2min 20sec. in his private trials.

Governor Stanford has spent over a million dollars in
demonstrating to the world the necessity of having thoroagh-
bred blood in the trotter, or it would be impossible for him
to sustain the efforts of so long a brushing as would be
required to make a mile in 2min lOsec , or better. The tirst
horse from a blooded mare of which I have any positive
knowledge was John Morgan, who trotted in 2min 26sec. to a
wagon in 1864. He was out of a mare by Medoc, a son of
American Eulipse. The next of .vhich I am aware was Scot-
land, a son of Bonnie Scotland, he by Iago, aud he by Don
John, St. Leger winner. Scotland trotted in 2nrn. 22sec.
Lady Palmer, got by Gleocoe, winner of the Two Thousand
Guineas of 1834, trotted two miles in 5min. 0-4 sec. to a
wagon, weighing 160 pounds. In California the throughbred
stallion Venture, own brother to Leonora and Madrona,
both successful runners, trotted a second heat in 2min.
27seo.

In Kentucky they never breed a thoroughbred mare to a
thoroughbred sire after she is twelve years old, except she
has produced a notable runDer. Just as soon as a thorough-
bred mare fails to throw runners to the oover of such sires
a* Glenelg, Longfellow, Enquirer or Falsetto, they breed
her to trotting sires, knowing that colts from thoroughbred
mares by approved trotting sires will always command ready
sale. Hence, I have no hesitation in saying that Australia,
having already five times as many good mares of approved
racing blood as we have in America, ought to produce as good
trotters as either California or Oregon. Just now there is a
scarcity of trotting sires in Australia, but there is plenty of
money hereto buy them; aod there is no end of desirable
young stallions to be purchased in California and Oregon at
prices ranging from §300 to $150o, according to the size,
speed and quality of the horse.

Therefore, I would tuggest the formation of a company to
commence the breeding of trotting and road horses while
mares of good racing blood are comparatively cheap. I
can furnish them with a sire who has a record of 2:25£ at
Bix years old, for $1000. He is eight years old, and sound as
a Jarrah log. I can also give them a still larger sire five
years old, 1G£ hands high, capable of doing his mile in 2:42.
You must remember that neither Electioneer, nor Hamble-
tonian Mambrino (who has Bix in the 2:30 list), have any
records whatever, and they are the best exponents of the
Hambletonian blood on the Pacific coast. Therefore, the
above figures are not at all extravagant.

The proposed substitution of India rubber for metal in
tie manufacture uf horseshoes is based upon various sup-
posed advantages, one of these being that the former enables
a horse to go easier over all kinds of roads aud rough or
slippery ground without slipping. The contrivance brought
forward for this purpose is such as to obviate in one instance
the necessity of using an iron shoe which can be moved
momentarily when the horse is shod with an iron shoe. Ac-
cording to tbiB design the Bhoe consistB of an India rubber
bottom piece moulded to fit over or around the frog of the
hoof, with a ledge or protecting rim ris ng up the tront and
around the level where the nails are clamped, the projec-
tion having an edge uuder which a steel band or other appli-
ance can be drawn and nipped tight to retain the rubber
shoe. The band is connected by studs, which paBS through
ths heel part of the hoof, this boiug cut away from the
inner side for the purpose, and the stud or studs may work
ecceutricully to obtain grip or fixing If the rubber shoe is
used with au iron shut', the frog pirtion or pail has a front
plate and two side wings partially imbedded in it to hold the
rubber shoa in place. If the rubber shoe be divided or made
thin in the center, a swivel or other bar can be contracted
from the rear to reduce the width of the pad so that it enters
easily and also expands so as to fix the rubber shoe in
position. — Hechunic&l $ewt).

The Australian Thoroughbred in America.

By Hidalgo.
In 1840, after Crucifix had won the Oaks, and her sire,
Priam, had been exported to America, at a price hitherto
deemed fabulous, an agent was sent out to re-purchase old
Priam, and told not to let money stop him. Old Colonel
Merritt's answer was, "A principality should not buy Priam, "
and the agent returned to England without the horse. For
my own part I wish he had got him for, aside from Monarch
and Cassandra, the get of Pnam were a very leggy lot, and
din1 not make very good campaigners.

From careful observation I should be prepared to say that
the tree planted under such adverse criticism is already
beginning to bear fruit. Mr. Haggin's first sale of yearlings
has already taken place, and while Darebin cannot be said to
have been represented, yet Sir Modred waB; and all his year-
lings not only brought very high priceB for the get of an
untried sire, bjit they generally commanded the admiration of
connoissenrs, as much for their symmetry of proportion as
for their uniform good size, great boue and tine muscular
development. The success of these coltB, all now heavily
engaged (for our American events close entries in August),
will have a great effect upon future purchasers of Australian
horses for Btud purposes; and should the get of Darebin and
Sir Modred be lucky enough to win during their first two sea-
sons, there will not only be a rush to Australia for more cov-
ering stallions, but it would not surprise me to hear that an
attempt had been made to re-purchase Darebin, and that the
would-be buyer had been met with the stolid answer, "A
principality shall not buy him."

These two hordes compare favorably in size and symmetry
with any in the world. Of all horses yet foaled in America,
Iroquois is unquestionably the foremost when you come to
couple beauty and bloodline appearance with power aud abil-
ity to carry weight. His Bire, Leamington, was not a winner
of any ot the English "classic events," but he was one cf
England's grandest Cup horseB, well able to stay over a dit-
tance of gronud, and a winner under the severest of weighttj
He won the Chester Cup in 1857 and again in 1859 — a double
performance" accomplished by no other race-horse in all of
England's long and eventful turf history. Iroquois is a trifle
more bloodlike appearing horse than Darebin, but manifestly
inferior to him in size and power. With Iroquois once out
of. the way.no other stallion in America, either native or
imported, can compare with Darebin. The owner of Iroquois
has also two noted sires, Enquirer and Great Tom, the latter
an own brother to Kingcraft, winner of the Derby, who died
on his way to America. Both these horses are over sixteen
hands high, and decidedly coarse about the head and neck in
comparison with the sire of the Australian Peer.

Among those mares bred to Darebin last year was the fam-
ous Miss Woodford, the best mare at 115 pounds weight that
has ever run in America. She carried that weight when she
beat Drake Carter and Modesty, at heats of two miles in
3:31£, 3:33, and that is the beat record at heats of that dis-
tance. She won 29 races out of 37 starts, and waB never
unplaced in any race she ran. She foaled a bay filly to Dare-
bin late in April, and no more shapely youngster was ever
seen in any American paddock. At the same time Miss
Woodford is far from being a fashionably bred mare on the
dam's side. She is by Billet, a son of Voltigeur, the beBt
exponent of the Blacklock strain of blood. Billet has sired
two winners of the Kentucky Derby, two of the Monmouth
Cup, and may be regarded in every way as a fashionable sire.
But Miss Woodford is far from#being fashionable on her
dam's side, being out of Fancy Jane, a mare that never won
a race. Fancy Jane was by Neil Robinson, he by Wagner out
of Fanny Campbell by Glencoe. If I were asked what was
the beBt daughter of Glencoe I should name over a dozen
before thinking of Fanny Campbell, and as for Neil Kobin-
aon, he was only a second-rate horse in an era that produced
auch cracks as Daniel Boone, Planet, Panic, Congaree,
Lightning and Idlewild. Nevertheless, Miss Woodford is
quoted to-day as the Queen of the American turf, and fills
the same niche in Yankee racing lore as Blink Bonny and
Beeswing occupy in the hearts of English men. Mr. Haggin
gave £2,400 for her after she had but three legs to stand on.
I am in nowise sanguine as how she will breed, but believe
Darebin ought to cross well upon her. She is very shapely,
and bo is he when you consider that he is over 16J hands in
height, and outweighs Longfellow, who is just 17 bands flush.
Besides Sir Modred and Darebin there are two other scions
of Australian blood doing service in California. One of these
is Cheviot, own brother to Sir Modred, owned by Hon. George
Hearst, United States Senator from the Golden State, who is a
man of great wealth, »nd abundantly ab'o to purchase good
mares to mate with the son of Traducer. The other ie Mariner,
which raced here in Australia under the name of Oatcake.
He is now the property of Col. Harry I. Thornton, wh6 re-
sides about six miles north of Oakland, which is directly
across the bay from San Francisco. Col. Thornton's mares
are not as good as those of Mr. Haggin and Senator Hearst,
but he is a man of wealth and will probably do something to
create a stnd reputation for Mariner by the purchase of some
"Belgravian matrons" for his padr ocks.

When a large class of steamshipB are upon the loute
between here and San Francisco, it would not astonish me
to see more frequent shipments of valuable horses to Cali
fornia, both for sporting and turf purposes. The trip should
be done in 19 days, which can be easily accomplished when-
ever ships like the Arcadia and Orizaba are put upon that
route, As there is less heavy sea and stormy weather on the
Pacifio route-. 19 days on such a trip would not distress a
horse any more than 10 days' trip across the Atlantic on the
averaee passenger ships. Both Lodi and Norfolk were
brought to California from New York by steamship, involv-
ing a 26 days' voyage, and both of them raced successfully
within a few weeks after landing.

Should the get of Sir Modred perform well next year, I
shall expect to Bee a rush made to Australia, and then it will
require some self-denial to refuse such prices as your breedeia
will be offered for Sheet Anchor, Commotion, Abercorn and
Malua.
St. Kilda, August 17th.

Name Claimed.

By Woodlmm Farm, Sprinrjjield, Ky.

Re-kluction, for bay colt foaled April 8, 1888, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Lady Russell (sister to Maud S., 2:08!J), by Har-
old.

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=IMPORTANT -:- SALE=-
THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

A draft of Thirty-eight Heed from the Breeding Establishment of J. B. HAGGIN, Esq. Sold on account of being over-stocked.

To take place at

RAILROAD STABLES, corner Turk and Steiner Streets, San Francisco, at 11 a. m., on

FRIDAY, November 23, 1888.

The following mares will be sold. Tbey have been stinted to Darebin, Sir Modred, Kyrle Daly, Hyder AH, Long6eld, Warwick and Milner, and other stallions in service at Rancho del Paso.

ANNIE LAUKIE.

ASSYRIA.

CINDERELLA.

ELIZA.

GIPSEY.

IRENE.

COMANCHE.

These mare4* are by such sires as Virgil, King Alfonso, Duke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, Catebby, Hubbard, Joe Daniels, Shannon, "Wbeatley, Leinster, Bazaar, and others.

m

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SISTER TO RUTH RYAN.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.

SANTA ROSA

MAGGIE O'NEIL.

SOPHIE,

BROOK.

URSULA.

MAID OF STOCKDALE.

VIRGIE.

ELZA.

VEDETTE.

MEDEA.

WILD ROSE.

FLORIS.

UKIAH.

REBECCA.

YOUNG FLUSH.

ONA.

BILLOW.

ROSA BELLA.

MAGGIE 0.

AMARYLLIS.

LORRAINE.

JOHANNA.

ROSA BELLA FILLY.

LINORA.

ASA.

MARIN.

CHARITY.

Catalogues will issue shortly, giving extended I'e-tligrfes and full inlornialioii.

22 Montgomery Street.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

AMUAL FALL SALE'

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, and

SHETLAND PONIES,

From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

PROPERTY OF J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ.,

To take place

Tuesday, November 27, 1888,

- at 10 a. m.,

At RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues will be issued immediately giving pedigrees, etc.

22 Montgomery Street. m KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE OP THE

KtKUCH $TU0t

Owing to the death, of Mr. J. LTneas Turner, the executors have instructed Messrs. BRUCE & KIDD to sell by aoction at the Fair Grounds. St. Louis, Mo., on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1888,. AT 11 O'CLOCK A, M.,

Without reserve, the entire Kinloch Stnd, consisting of 75 Head of Thoroughbreds, including the two celebrated stallions imp. UHLAN and Aristides, forty-one head of brood-
mares sixteen of whom are imported and decended from celebrated English sires and dams, twenty-five native mares of the best racing strsins, twenty-five weanlings, by imp. Uhlan,
Aristides and imp. Athlete, two yearling fillies, three two-year-olds and two horses in training,

Messrs. Bruce & Kidd re6pectfnlly invite the attention of breeders and tnrfmen to this great, important Bale, rendered imperative by the death of the proprietor. Catalogues may be
obtained at the office or by addressing Brace & Kidd, Lexington, Ky. The Block is on view at the Einloch Stock Farm, near St. Louis, Mo., on any week day.

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PALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888,

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Entries Close Thursday, >'ov. lft, 1888.
FIRST DAY -NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1-Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse S450;

first quarter 8fi0; half *75; three-quarters S86; mile

$110; mile and a quarter S13U. AH paid up entries

over five to he added and equally divided betweea

each winner,
2— Trotting. PurRe $250. Three minute class for

horses owne l in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,

1868. First horse to receive $150; second fc76; third

$76

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NJV. 2STH, 1888.
3— F.nreba stake. For all ages $50. Entrance half

forfeit. $:*00 added; second to receive $100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4-Bunning Purse $150. For all a*es First horse

$UU; second $25, half mile aDd .-epeAt.
5— Running PurBe '$200. For .wo- year-olds. Fir^t

horse to receive $150; second $5U, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THCRSDAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.

6— Trotting Purse $500; 2:40 class, for horseB owned
in HumbolatCo., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse i'ibv; second horse ?150; third horse $50.

7— Trotting Purse S7R0. Free for ftll. First bpraft
IQtOi second $175; third S7P,

FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY. NOV. 20.

8- Running-Purse $250 for all ages; first horse
$2U0; second $50; three-quarters of a mile.

9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages; $25 entrance:
one-half forfeit; $250 added; second to receive $76;
third to save Btakes, one mlie.

10-Rnnning-Furse$150; ior all ages ; first horse to
receive $125; second $25; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

All trotting raceB are best three in five unless other-
wi»e specified; four to enter and three to start, but
the Board reserves Ihe right to hold :i less number
than four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Kn trance fee 10 per cent, of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all troiting races the rules of the American
Trottiug Association, and all running races the rules
of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot heats
of any two classes alternately, if necessary to finish
any dav's racing.

In all entries not declared out by 6 p, v. o' the day
preceding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

In all raceB four or more paid-up entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named i n entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
capH of distinct colors, to be named in entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,
Thursday. November 15, lfifiS.

Entry blanks will he furnished upon application to
the Secretary.

DANIFX MCRPHY, President.

H\ r4»ii \, Secretary. a

[SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

60

HAYE ARRIVED!
Clydesdale Stallions.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six ClydesdaleB, Stallions and Mares. These
Animals are fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses are quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undeisigned.

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

First-class Livery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a line Paying
Business,

■\Ve are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stables in San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom and a full line of denlrablo
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and is well-known throughout ihe Slate.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

NUTWOOD

2-18 3-4,

Sire of 22 in 2:30 I.Inl, and Five of
them Better tliau - 20.

-AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

NiKwooiI'n Itook lor 1889 Now n al

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FPLL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Marcs outside of our own.

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OPT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Addresi

H. t„ A F. D. STOl'T,

iiuhiiqiie. Iowa.

CnUlGfruea forwarded.

302

%ht fQvcc&tv zatl Jfcparlswaw.

Nov. 3

2£
_^ Poplar Grove

BREEDING FARM

^TROTTING HORSES,

horses

And Highly Bred

pauo'olled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

trotte
beatei
one o

lenee, and Spanish Merino Sheep.

barne

77 P. O. Address

BARON VAUANT N°aa5S

S. N. STRAUBE,

Fresno, *"al.

Yea

with t
ances
most
ances
"The
Bpeed

ECONOMIZE PEED

y Cutting your Hay and Grinding your Grain so that Stock
Will Eat It All.

S¥i"REVBNTS WASTE! INCREASES NOURISHMENT!

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not s<

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owne- liw
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a Scientific

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Feed
Mill.

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Grinds every Grain
that grows.

Also Egyptian Com in
the Head, aud Field Corn
on the Cub, Husks and All.

— t—

THE BEST MILL ON EARTH.

a *he i SCIENTIFIC MILL will do more and better grinding (with less power), last longer, and cost less for

AS tfcairs than any other make.

force THE (ELEBKATfin

*™',OSS FEED CUTTER! With Wonderful Cutting Capacity

betw (See Illustration this spnce next week.)

aade TMB HEAVIEST BUILT AND MOST POWERFUL CUTTER MADE.

eteadiientific Feed Mills and Ross Cutters Awarded First Premium

Bons California Stale Fair, 1887, over all opposition.

can ! Send for Descriptive Catilouue and Price. Address

w«". G. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Francisco.

"£ 5| 2 Nortli Mnin Street. I.oh Aii«-p1cv

with -

to EC,

ater

Mi

weet

and

that

'urf Goods Store

MYRON F. TARBLE,

Bom302 South Spring Street,
thin; Angeles, Cal.

his i

Los

nfcKerron's Horse Boots

California Horse Shoe Co's

Fine harness, Horse Clotbing;

said

■jjnd all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
trial Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

the ]~
test
one-
rnlei
Pari,

PEDIGREE STOCK.

he undersigned will be*g1ad;tn execute Commisions
pacethe purchase and sliipinent of pedigree*

hnn;00d Stock, Draught Stock,

eral stud Shorthorn*. Hereiords, Devon*,
reBn ard Stud Sbeep

* 6 im the choicest Australian herds. He *has already
n favored bv J. B. Haggin, Ksu,., with the purchase
the celebrated race horses SIR MOORED and
REBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
; gentleman, as also to .Major Rathbone.

AI c imut; l«we.

Mnct Pitt Htree-t. Sydney, New Month Wal«v.

DIP.

"Tb-

8peanij>'8 CARBOLCRYSTAL SHEEP DIP

the

, ' "Patented in Europe and America."

but
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that i

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longtlJLJIjr

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add.
neai

be v

wnni»osItive .scab enre. A liquid, soluble Id

cold water. It Ls absolutely non-
wre: poisououM,

T Kts cheapest and most effective dip on the market
1 re. gallon making one hundred gallons of waBh.
the Price, $1.25 per gallon.

w„n)edal diBCoiints an<l terms to agents and large
sumers. For samples and other information ap-

motto

thati'S PiI>E A HOfGH, Agents for Pacific CoaBt

thir 116 California St., San Francisco. Cal

and * __

god

& tfOR

One

SALE.

roc]LKOSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, 1887, sired
'WfV Fallis (2,2*1 by Electioneer, dam Roeeleaf , (full
ster to RbaniTock 2-year-old, record 2. '25 and half
Can.gter to Goldleaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2.1B.)
bac ALao

a PVrRK". b c, foaled March 10, 1887, sired by Fallis
WaH.2:t) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Brll-
c]agant, yearling trial one-half mile in l.LU and'since
Q*„.io\ved'trinls a two minute gait) by Young Tuckabo
a mB ,jy Flaxtail. Price for both colts, if Bold iiu-
one,()diately,ls$l,000.

,.° y only reason for sellinc at thin low iiRUre Is on
t"e unt of removal from the State. For further
gH iculars, addreBS

nev y. P. LOWELL, 614 16TH STREET,

0 " 11
Of B
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hop

Sacramento, CaJ,

IMPORTED BEEKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 188G aud 188**.

importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the 1
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berksbires, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

7fl

A«l»ii..W NBIITH, Kedwood "<Uty.

Ornt 21H California Street. Ran Francisco.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

P3 co

EH CD

m io

f Almont, 33

Stre of

j 'A\ trotters and 2

pacers in 'J.:'6Q

list.

f j Hambletonian, 10.

j Alexander's AbilaUah.16, \ Sire of 41 in 2:^0 list.

Sire of Gin y:3U list. |

[Katy Darling

fMainbrin* Chief. 11.
| Sire of Gin 2:bl'list.

Sally Anderson.

I Kate, by Pilot Ji , 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f [ Hambletonian 10.

IMesBlnger Duroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
Sire of 15 in 2:30 list: also -{
sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- * Eatinet, by Roe's Ab-
Hortense ■{ laine, yearling rec. 2;31£. t dallah Chief,

f Colossus, sod of imp,
| Nelly McDonald Tboro-bred.. ) Sovereign.

((See Bruce's American Stud-i

Book ) j Maid of Monmouth,

I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1S88, for article and description.

( Hambletonian, 10.
I j (Rysdyk's)

f . j Guy Miller )

{ Bolivar Mare .

o
P3

SI

| Hambletonian, 725 "j

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash- (Burr's Washington.

I ington..

Emblem | Tattler, 300 .

^ Young Portia.

{ Dam bv Abdallab, 1.

(Pilot, Tr„ 12.
. ! (Telamon.

(Telltae \Flea.

IMambrino Chief, 11.
Porita by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1S83, for article and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - „ - Proprietor.

T.have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by the abo- e Company, and tnke great pleasure
m saying they a-e the hest 1 have ever used in tw-i-ntv-
two years' practice. I have never scon anything like
the STEEL SHOE made by this Company. I can fully
recommend them to even- practical Horseshoer in the
countrj'. Yours respectfully,

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRACE

IMPROVED

TKEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies.
Breaking Carts.

Bohanon Carriage Co,

lGl-lCSOirden Av,..
I CHICACO.

Send for Cntfilopue,

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUUIIBKEnS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

I. M. LAS LEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. Q. Rruce, Lexington, Ky.
s. it. Batignman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Kv.
<ie.i. MfAllster. Stanford, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

For Sale or Lease.

TheSIVrt *OSA PAICK ASMMIVII«>\
otfor their Race Track and n rounds, crmtainlng
about Bfgbty-flve Acres of Land, for sale or luuse,

For particulars, address

u. A, tippek, Secretary,

n(l sauta Roaa, Sonoma Co., Cal,

THE ERDENHEIM STUD

AT AUCTION.

By order of the St. Pan! Trust Company, Executors of the Estate of

NORMAN W. KITTSON, DECEASED,

I will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, the entire

ERDENHEIM BREEDING- STUD,

CONSISTING OF 6 STALLIONS AND 47 BROOD MARES.

ALATCM. sire of Panique, Himyar, Gabriel, Breeze, Startle. Sonbrette, Pardee, Danger, &o.
KEFORM, Bire of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, Brown Duke, Italala, Florence E., Little Fred,

Calera. Radiant, &c.
IMPORTED DALNAOARDOOH, sire of Drumstick, Carnegie, Pat Donovat,. &o.
IMPORTED WOODLANDS, sire of Bryuwood, Suitor, Woodson, Theora, Merci, &c.
RATAPLAN, the winner of the Emporium, Travers and Iroquois stakes and other important

races.
PARDEE, winner of the Tidal Stakes, a very speedy racehorse aud fiuely-bred one.

FORTY-SEVEN EROOD MARES, INCLUDING

MAGGIE B. B . dam of Iroquois, Panique. Harold, &c.
WALTZ, dam of Glidelia, Hop, Racket, &o.

IMPORTED LADY LUMLEY, dam of Rataplan, Miss Lumley, &c.
MEGARA, dam of Spinawav, La Belle N., &c.

IMPORTED YORKSHIRE LASS, dam of Little Fred, Rustler. Blue Light, &a.
RACHEL, dam of Refrain, Radiant, ito.
IMPORTED ALGEBRA, dam of Woodson, Donald A., &c.
IMPORTED ESSAYEZ II., dam of Issaquena, Italala, &c.
SISTER OF MERCY, dam of Pardee, Heck, Merci, Ac.
BLUE LODGE, dam of Aura, A-c.
LADY SALYERS, dam of St. Paul.
AUSTRALIND, dam of Circassian, Hayward, &c.
SYRIA, dam of Brvnwood, &o.
IMPORTED VICTORIA, dam of Eegnlus, &c.
TEMPTATION, dam of Rivet, &o.
IMPORTED CLARA, dam of Cartoon, &o.
ZICKA, dam of Leather Stockiug, Benedictine, &c.
Together with the famous race mares

ISSAQUENA, LUMINOUS, BABY, PAIRWATER,

ALBIA, ARTIFICE, &c, &c.

from distinguished racing aud producing families.

GLIDELIA,

The sale will be held at ERDENHEIM, CHESTNUT HILL, PA., on
THURSDAY, Nov. 8, CommeDciafir at One o'clock P. M.

A special train will be ruu from Ne*v York on day of the Bale, of which due notice will
be given.

Catalogues will ho ready on the lJith of September, and can had on application at the
office ol this paper, Of from

103 S. D. BRUCE, Auctioneer, V. O. Bos 3U2, New York City.

1888

^Ix* prettier ami j^partsmau.

3(3

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.
We have for Private Sale selections of the follow,
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOE HIGH-CLASS STUD PTJItPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COACHEES. TROTTERS, ARABS,
DKAUGHT, POSIES.

CATTLE.

DDRHAMS. DEVONS, HEREFORDS. POLLED
ANGUS, Al'RSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSH1RES. "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, &c.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

• DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

rohn T. M'limes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOCK AGEXTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
"feelstcred Table Address "PEDIGREE."

FOR SALE.

DORR— PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taft's Gordon Setter Dorr, Bench
Show and Field Tiial Winner and H. K. Silvie's Eng-
lish Setter, Phoebe. Phcebe is by Count Harry
(Count Noble— Panla) out of Daisy "W who had
the blood of Dm id, Rob Roy, Pride of the Bor-
der, Castlowitz, True, Le welly n Prince, Adams'
Rock and Dora and other noted dogs.
Full pedigrees given. For particulars address,
104 FREO. A. TAFT. Trnckee, Cal.

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Price $ I O each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter 8t. S. F,

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Pointer Puppies

By Professor (Glen R— Josie Bow), ont of Belle H
(Rex— Praire Flower), nicely marked and very pro-
mising. Prices reasonable, apply to

7 W. O. HOWE. Itt27i Bush Street.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S,

VETERINARY SUR«E01\,

i Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and sis first-

. class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois

jlStat*1 Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1573-5 California Street.
FITZGERALD & COSHLON, Proprietors.
80 Telephone No. 66-

'88 -—FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

Antl will be mailed to all applicants vpIio send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Posture.

THE FA1KI. VffS CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of tbe
Stallions and Brood-mareB in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

OXE 1II'M>RFI> AI\T> SIXTY HEAD OF YOUKG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old,' all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STAIXIONS AND II I.I.BKS FOR BREEDING PFRPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding If i^li.bred Trotfers, or those already engaged who wish to
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed witli
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highly bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for tlieir
own driving, can be supplied at fairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTT^ OMl*fl PPTP1? PT A*M is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and tlie price of every
J.J-LU \j±mj J. XVLUU iJJnll allium i ior sale Im printed in the catalogue, l'ur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come f nlly up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory pappr, bearing interest ironi
THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13^, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen 2? .
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
H3ttie "Woodward, 2:15*; Jim Jewell, 2:19£; Modoc,
2:19A, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
orslSO to insure a mare in foal.

AJpcto (9548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will he entered
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIO SYSTEM.)
•-alns leave and are due to arrive at
Nan Francisco.

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4:00 p u

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12:00 m
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9:00 A M
4:30 PM

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From Oct. 15, 1888. |

..Calls toga and Napa..
..Hajwards and Nilee!

. .lone via Ltvermore

...Knight's Lauding

...Livermore and Pleasanton...

...Los Angeles, Deming, K)

Paso and East

...Los Angeles and Mojave

...Martinez

...Milton, "'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.

.. .Ogden and Fast -.......*.*'

..Ugden and tast...

...Red Bluff via MaryevUle

...Redding via Willows

...Sacramento, via Renlcla

via Benicia.. ...

via Livermore..

via Benicia

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers.
....San Jose

Almont Wjjkes (9131).

By Almont. dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper {dam of Alpha, 2:25*. etc.), by Mam.
briuo Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
Beason, or $80 by insurance.

Maxim us, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium , dam by Mambrino Patch*»n; Cr.
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Arcby 3Ion-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 tbe season, or
$80 by insurance.

n the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
catalogues 3nd further information, address

Lock Box 350.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

8:00 P m Santa Barbara

:00 a m Stockton via Livermore..

4:0U p M " via Martinez

7-00 P m Siskiyou A Portland ,

.Santa Rosa

4:00 P M " .„

{Sunday only.
•Sundays excepted.

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LOCAL PERRY TRAIAS.

From San Francisco Daily.

TO KAST OAKLAND— "6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 7:30— H-OU—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— 12* 30
-1:00— 1:30— 2*00-2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30— 5:1*0
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30—7:00— 3:00— 9:00— 10:00-11:00— 12-lXr

ro FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Same as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:M P.M., Inclusive, also
at 8:00— a:0o and 11:00 p.m.

TO FitLIlT VAL.fc.ivia Alameda)— •9:30—7:00— "12 *00

lO ALAMEDA— *b:U>—*6:a0—7:u0—*7:30—a:0O — t)-3o -
a:00 —9:30— 10 :CO—J10 -30— U:0o— til :30— 12:00— 112 :8i—
1:00— tl:a0— 2:uu— ja.-iO— 3:00—3:^— 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00—
5:30— ti:U0— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— a;00— 10:00— 11:00— 12:00.

i'0 BKB.KEl.Kf and WEST BEBKELEY— *6:00—
•6:30— 7:00— *-7:au—8:uu- *8.30— »:00— 9:30—10:00—
tl0:30—U:00— til :30— 12:00— tl2;30-l:00-tl:30-2:00
t2:30— 3:00— 3:30—4:00 — 4:30— o:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:uo— 3:00—9:00—10:00— 11:00— U:uo.

To Kan Francisco Daily.

FKOMFEUIT VALE (via East Oakland)— 6:25— 6:55
-t-7:^— 7:55-8:25— 8:55— 9:25— 9:55— 10:2o—10*65- 11:25
11 »5— 12:25—12 :55— 1 :25- 1 :56— 2 35-3 :55— 3:2.S— 3 :56
;25-— 4-55— 5:25— 5:55 — 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— 3:55— 9:53.

SPEEDY

| Veterinary Establishment.

f DR. A. E. BUZAHD, M-R.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1870.
I Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy,

ENo. 1 1 Seventh Street,
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AT PHIL DALVS HANDIOAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lour Branch, Feb. 14 and 1R, 78F8, The Park r won
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AT SEATTLE, W. T„ June 9, 10 and II, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a

AT TEE 'WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
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AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO 'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886, The Parkei
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General Topics.

In these days, -with the two-year-old record in 2:18, three-
year-old in the same notch, four-year-old two secondB faster,
and a yearling with 2:31| to its credit, it hardly seems pos-
sible that less than forty years ago 2:2$ was the top mark for
trotters of any age. "Great excitement" followed, and accord-
ing to the report, "The announcement of the time by the
judges appeared to electrify the spectators. The race was on
the Centerville Course, L. I., the date July 2, 1849. The
contestants were Lady Suffolk, Pelham and Jack Kossiter,
and it took five heats to decide it. Lady Suffolk won the
first, second and fifth heats in 2:32, 2:32J, 2:34£. Pelham the
third and fourth in 2:28, 2:29 £. Pelham was an uncertain
horse, and all of his victories were at heats of two and three
miles. It was the era of longer distances for trotting, how-
ever, and the winner, Lady Suffolk, in her long list of win-
ning starts, a large proportion of them were also at heats of
two and three miles.

2:28 measured the time in harness. Previous to that, viz..
June 14th of the same year, Lady Suffolk won a second heat
over Mac in 2:26 under saddle, which was the best record for
her in her long and triumphant career. Mac won the first in
2:31, the third in 2:27 and the fourth in 2:29. The head line
to the account, in prominent capitals, was "The fastest time
ever made in the world by any trotting horse! ! " There are
plenty of exclamation points in the description, of which the
following is a copy: "Second heat — After 6even false starts
Grey Eagle was drawn, and Mac and the Lady got off first
"pop," Lady taking the lead and keeping it, winning the
heat in the fastest time on record ever made by any trotting
horse in the world, she carrying ten pounds over weight! as
after the heat we saw Mr. Bryan and his saddle on the scales
weigh one hundred and fifty-five pounds! Time, 2:26! !.'<
The time of the halt was 1:11.

The horses Lady Suffolk and Mac were engaged to trot a
Taoe of heatB of two miles in harness, but the owner of Mac
claimed that he had strained one the small tendons of the off
fore leg; and he could not Btart him. The papers stated that
""he went off with a rag round his leg," and "Acorn" in some
notes sent to the "Old Spirit," writes: "There caDnot be a
doubt but Mac is a ilyer, but reBt assured if the Lady can
have a chance at him once a week he will be sure to have a
rag on all his legs." He furthermore writes, "After the trot
on Monday, about the only articles the writer had left was a
pair of pegged boots and a few old clothes, and a two-dollar
and a half white hat." An editorial on dit is, "Thus Mac
(the Albany flier) and Lady Suffolk are to contend in a few
days for a purse, under the saddle, on the Union Course,
and if the old mare is beaten the New Yorkers will get a
higher fall than Peytono gained them when she beat Kach-
ion."

The year 1349 marked a new era in trotting affairs. The
year before Trustee succeeded in going twenty miles within
the hour, and as has been shown, saddle and harness records
were lowered in 1849. Two years previously Dutchman had
made the top notch at three miles in 7:32i, and this stood as
the best until Huntress covered it to 7:21 j in 1872. That it
should stand bo long when runs at that distance were of fre-
quent ocourence is proof of the great superiority of that
famous horse over his contemporaries and those of the next
decade, and a remarkable feature of the champion perform-
ance is that one-third of the total is the fastest mile ever made
by Dutchman. Huntress had a record of 2:20£, made, how-
ever, four years after his;grand showing, and this is contrary
to the argument oftentimes advanced that heats of more
than one mile are inimical to speed at a shorter distance. It
may be that soft horses will not endure the strain, though
those which are stoutly bred do Dot suffer.

time there are valuable lessons embodied in the records.
Nearly twenty seconds advance in speed from 1849 to 1885
and the reasons for that are many. Quite a number of them
problematical or at best governed by various differences of
opinion. Breeding, rearing and training are not the only
causes. There is what may be termed a wonderful im-
provement in tracks, still more in vehicles with numerous
other adjuncts of great importance to be considered. "A rag
around the leg" has been replaced by boots, contrived with
skill, aDd fashioned by accomplished workmen. In this
division of trotting paraphernalia there has been constant
advances. When Dutchman, Lady Suffolk, Pelham and
other celebrities of the thirties and forties trotted they were
practically unknown. The fifties showed crude specimens of
these guards, even in the sixties the beBt were rough affairs,
and even those which were thought to quite the thing
would not pass muster in this ninth decade of the nine-
teenth century.

Hickory has had an important bearing in the development
of fast trotters. There was plenty of second growth hickory
in 1849* when Pelham hauled a sulky in 2:28, but taking
patterns from the heavy European models, bulk was thought
to be an absolnte necessity in a vehicle which had to carry a
full grown man. Not many years preceding the time when
2:30 was beaten, the editor of the Old Spirit described a sulky
of ninety pounds weight as a fragile, spiderweb concern which
no sane man would trust his life upon when going at the
rate of better than 20 miles an hoar. Estra weight was not
the only drawback. Long Bbafts, rough axles and boxes, so
much "gather" and "dish" in the wheels tbat a sulky of that
time of the lightest weight known would "draw harder" than
a breakingcart of the present day. In a race between Trustee
and Lady Suffolk, heats of three miles, it was thought worthy
of "special mention" that her wagon weighed-only 115 pounds
and Trustee's sulky 80 pounds?.

It might be that if hickory were not available, inventive
genius would have furnished a substitute. In fact it is
nearly certain that there will be a further reduction of weight
in trotting vehicles though when a forty-two pound solky is
now made stiff enough to carrya man without showingundue
vibrations, and that man considerably over weight and mak-
ing the mile several seconds below 2:20 it does not appear
necessary to have one still more gossamer-like in its propor-
tions. Bamboo aluminum may enter into the construction
of the sulky of the future, but when it comes to spokes and
felloes it is difficult to think of material which will take the
place of hickory. "When an examination is made of the
track vehicles of the present, it will be manifest that little
improvement in tbat quarter can be looked for. Those who
are old enough to recall the best and lightest of half a century
back, will say that quite a number of the seconds deducted
are due to tbat difference.

Apart from the interest taken in the doings of the early
trotters as a pleasant interlude from those of the present

The wonderful time made in 1849, 2:23 in harness, was
evidently a great stimulus to the sport. In that year 142
races were reported in the Old Spirit, eleven heats in 2:30 or
better. The next year there were 366 returned to the only
turf paper published in America, and it is worthy of note
that the first from California was a matoh for $1,000 Nov. 5,
t851, to market wagons weighing 760 pounds ,each, which
was won by Mr. Wilson's Kate, distancing her competitor
Mr. Tyler's Sogarhead in 4:07. The first regular affair re-
ported came off June 26, 1852, being for a purse of $1,000,
the contestants New York and Marysville. The time is not
given, though it is stated that bets were made that 3 minutes
would be beaten. Itwasthonght worthy of mention, how-
ever, that the sulky of New York only weighed 80 pounds
while that of Marysville was ten pounds heavier. The
driver of the latter was "Moscow Pet," probably Pat Hunt,
who had driven Moscow for General DunkanB, the driver of
New York, the winner is not given.

In looking over the old-time records to obtain some infor_
mation about the pioneer trotters of California, some queer
notes are run across. In noting the sale of Murdoch, the
Spirit copies from the Mobile Register: "We regret that Mur-
doch will not be with us at the trotting meeting, as we should
be glad to behold him, as often we have heretofore, brush
down the homestretch, like a quarter horse, bestrode by his
owner or Eoff, while his trainer, WelBb, waited his coming in
pride." This might have been passed without attracting
notice had I forgotten a remark that Henry Walsh made
about Murdoch many years ago, and gave the cue that his
knowledge of trotters was legitimately obtained. But it will
be news to a large majority of our readers that the man who
deservedly ranks at the head of the profession on this coast,
as the trainer of race-horseB, should in the early fifties, 1852
have a crack trotter in charge. But in the days when trotting
"under saddle" was so much in vogue, there was not a great
deal of difference, and ordering the work, feed and attention
much alike whether race-horses or trotters were pupils.

There are some things which give a person thoroughly
conversant with the training of race-horses a decided advantage
over those who are without experience in that line. That
racing requires the condition to be "higher" few will deny,
and that a horBe could perform creditably at the slower
pace when "order" would be lacking for the requirements of
the course. Still it is evident that fast trotters, horses which
are called upon to trot heats low down in the teens, mnsj
approximate the form which is needed to run a mile in the
neighborhood of 1:40 or a mile and a half in 2:34. But the
trainer of race-horsee would be puzzled with problems which
are not hard to solve by trotting-horse mentors, and how to
secure proper action, change that which was false to true,
teach the step as well as add to the faculty to keep it over a
distance of ground, present features which demand study and
practice in that particular line. No insurmountable diffi-
culties in the way, however, and there is little doubt that a
man who was proficient in one line could handle the other.

There are so many novelties outside of trotting topics in
connection with the early history of California, of which in n
all probability there is a greater variety in the columns of the
Spirit than any eastern journal of the date, that the taBk of
selection is a slow job. Turning over the paRes for light on
one point, everything pertaining to the "Wonderland" forces
itself into place, and letters, sketches and reports are so inter-
esting that hours pass with a minimum of quotations. Shoot-
ing deer and oDe elk ou Angel Island, fishing in the bay,
rivers, and quite a loDg account of a man angling in a hot
spring in Napa Valley, truth and fiction mixed so deftly that
even a residence of fifteen years is unequal to the task of
separating the real from the imaginary, when the scenes are
laid in the dim aDd misty past, twenty-five * years before a
domicile was obtained. The Spirit had some of its cleverest
correspondents attraoted to the Golden Coast, and to those it
was a labor of love to keep itpoBted.

Among these correspondents were Stephen Massitt, "Jeems
PipeB of Pipesville." "The Corinthian" T. K. Battelle, the
owner of New Y'ork, one of, if not the very first eastern trot-
ters which had a fling for fame aDd fortune on this slope.
He trotted three victorious races in 1852, and lost one to the
pacer DomiDick Bnrnett. In 1353 he was beaten three times
by the side-wheeler, and won five, four of which his con-
queror took part iD. From the accounts it is evident that
the interest did not Blacken from the often timet* the same
horses met; large crowds attended, and the betting was
always spirited. While The Corinthian, the Alta California,
San Francisco Herald gave most of the hotse reports, Jeems
Pipes the greatest share of theatrical matter, there were many
other "ocoasioDalB" who sent readable communication!3 anent
the land and the sceDes transpiring therein. I read them at
the time with a gmu which is well remembered, and now

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after a lapse of bo many years there is a fascination in re.
reading which interferes with the work of collating notes
from them.

Very distinctly comes the recollection of reading to a noted
short horse man the following maloh when the paper was
received, and which imhiced him to start across the plains
with a cavalcade of quarter hordes a few years after. He was
in a committee of the Corinthians, date San Francisco April
30, 1853. "Two weeks Bince a grand running match race
was closed between two large operators in cattle, to come off
between tne 27th of May and the 10th of June, the distance
is nine miles without stopping, catch weights, over a level
country in the vicinity of Monterey. The horses named are
Black Swan (from Sydney) and Red Coy, a bay horse from
Kentucky, well known in the States as a very fast mile horse.
The amount of the match is as follows: $10,000 in cash a
side, one thousand bead of cattle, valued at $25,000, and five
hundred young marcs, valued at $5,000, making in all $80,-
000 or ^40,000 a mile. The horses are so equally matohed in
speed, and doing so well in their training that at present
there is very little betting. I shall endeavor to be on the
ground to witness the race, and will with much pleasure
give you a full and correct report of the same."

As the report did not come the race probably wa3 not run,
though I have heard of a race between Black Swan and a
horse belonging to Governor Pico, which was run at Los An-
geles, and on which droves of cattle and bands of horses were
ventured as well aB big loads of golddust. Our friend who
left Illinois with several of the best short horses obtainable
in that oountry on the strength of Buoh hteavy betting, had
no difficulty in striking the bettors, but he also struck some
of the up country flyers, and his Printers and Bonanerges
had to succumb to the Lummux, and Georges from the val-
leys of Oregon. Like many others he underrated horses
which were far away, and also did not make sufficient allow-
ance for the long journey between the MissiBBippi and Sacra-
mento. He had one horse which was the accredited cham-
pion of Northwestern Illinois. Bulger Dick he called him,
but he was nowhere when Comet, Big Gun and Amanda were
oa hand, and his bulging propansities of no avail on this

side of the mountains.

1854= was a big year in the annals of harness sport in Cali.
ifornia. That was the year that James L. Geoff came, and he
and others brought quite a string of fast ones. The horse
which had assisted so often in awkening a fondness for the
Bport, New York, won six races, and lost four, and *as the
Corinthian went "back home" in 1855 he did not see his
favorite beat Lady Vernon heats of ewo mileB in 5:16,
5:15 in that year, and as he kept at track work until 1S58,
he certainly "trained on" especially bb he put his fastest rec_
ord 2:324 in a fifth heat in 1857. He is fully entitled to the
very foremost place among the trotters of the real olden time,
as none which came soon after the "days of old, the days of
gold, the dayB of '49" can present as good claims to the title.

Another Plunder.

"Pittsburg Phil" has dropped out of sight and the "Ghost"
has taken up the running. This Brooklyn plunger is the
most material apparition that ever was seen, and the luckiest.
His name is Moore and the more he gets the more he wants.
He beat the ring at Monmouth Park, Sheepshead Bay, Grave-
Bend and Jerome Park for many weeks before the bookmakers
discovered his identity. No less modest and unassuming
than the gentlemanly "Phil," his methods are totally differ-
•ut in every way. "Phil" is a shrewd follower of public form.
His judgment is his only guide. "Tips," no matter how
straight, are hiB aversion. The "Ghost" knows no more
about public form than a camel knows about the eye of a
needle. He is not even familiar with the names of the horBes
in training, to Bay nothing of their records. He is a player
of "tips," be their origin straight or crooked, and frequently
backs four or five horses in a single race.

''It is better to be born lucky than rich," said he on Fri-
day at the close of the Pimlioo races, which he played with
astonishing success, taking more money from the track than
all other speculators combined. "But," he added, "I don't
mean to say that I was born poor, for I was not. My family
was wealthy, and I was reared in the lap of luxury. How-
ever, I inherited little of the world's goods. Every dollar
that I own to-day was earned by me. There is a great deal
of satisfaction in earning one's money. Of course I have
been lucky, wonderfully lucky. My luck often surprises me.
Look at this"— showing a ticket on Glory, $1,000 to $200,
which he was waiting to oash — "I don't think Glory had a
chance of beating Holiday, but strolling through the paddock
I picked up the tip and played it."

On Thursday he stood to win $5,000 on Specialty in the
last race, and when Volta won, remarked to a companion
that his luck was deserting him. But he kept his Specialty
tickets. The race was run a second time, the best horses
were left at the post, Specialty was favored with a long lead
and won hands down. The "Ghost" congratulated himself
and gave "Father Billy" Daly $500.

On Friday, hearing that Walter Gratz had bet $50 on his
gelding Pocatello, the "Ghost" slipped into the ring and put
on $500 at 10 to 1. He watoh the race from a seat in the
press stand, holding the $5,000 to $500 ticket io his left hand.
Swiugiog into the homestretch Pocatello looked all over a
winner. The favorites wore under punishment while he was
running well within himself.

•'Pocatello in a walk! Pocntello in a walk! You get all
the niouey!" shouted an excitable admirer, shaking the
"Apparition" by the hand.

"He hasn't won yet," said the "Ghost," quietly.

"I tell you he has! He's got 'em all beaten. He wins in
a wa'k, in a walk!"

"He hasn't won yet," repeated the ' GhoBt." "Wait till
he passes the post."

"But don't you see he can't loose? He's leavin' 'em at
every stride! Pocatello! Pocatello! Pocatello in a walk!"

Pocatello won by three lengths. The "Ghost" glanced
fondly at hiB ticket and smiled. "Well, by George, if b«
didn't get there; and a ten-to-one-shot, too!" — New York
Tribune,

Loco.

[By Dr. J. P. Kleiich, V. 8.]

Editor Breeder axd Sportsman:— Again I find an article
about the loco disease, written by a horseman, and as usual,
such articles mean good, practical sense, but are full of
absurd and false statements whenever the author transgresses
upon scientific matters. I fully appreciate Mr. Holloway's
good intention, and even acknowledge his great and useful
experience with* loco horses; but I find no excuse for the
gentleman's endeavoring to explain the disease scientifically,
because he enters upon a field of which he knows very little.
He is in the position of the shoemaker who, having built a
little cottage, undertakes to explain to an architect plans of
the State capitol.

It is to be regretted that this same subject, afler having
been carefully treated by myself before the last meeting of
the Veterinary Association, has been reported in the various
papers more to satisfy the ambition of non-members than to
the credit of such practitioners as have studied the disease,
like Prof. Stalker, Dr. Sohwarizkopf, and myself. So I will,
for the benefit of the readers of your valuable paper, respect-
fully ask you to publish the following points concerning this
affection. I will leave out the symptoms, and will treat only
those points that have always been erroneously explained.

J. P. KlENCH.
CAUSATION.

There is no doubt that the disease is cauBed by the Loco-
plant or Rattleweed. Prof. Sayre, of the Kansas State Uni-
versity of Pharmacy, gives a full description of the plant and
says that the crazy weed means only two plants — lestray
alius Mollissimus and oxytropis Lamberti; both belonging to
the natural order of Leguminosae. They grow on high
ground or rather dry soil, which is always gravelly and
sandy. They can be found especially on uncultivated lands,
alongside pnblio roads and railroads. Every few years the
weed makes its appearance again on cultivated lands, where
it is cut with the crop, threshed and mixed with feed aod
straw. That explains how the disease is in some years ab-
sent and in other years very violent. But in large pastures
that are never plowed up, and where the plant is growing
year in, year out. the stock is liable lo eat it in the summer
when the food is short.

Prof. Sayre has made several chemical analyses of the dried
plant and the result gave him fat, chlorophyl and soft resin.
No trace of alcaloid was detected.

In order to ascertain the effect of this plant on animals,
Prof. Stalker of Iowa, made some experimental tests with it,
He prepared a Btrong infusion from about ten pounds, of the
plant and administered it by means of a stomach-pump. In
twenty minutes stupor began to ensue and all the symptoms
were clearly defined. At the end of six hours the stupor dis-
appeared and the horse went to eat. The following day,
when he had apparently recovered from its effects, he was
given half the quantity of the drug as on the previous day.
Now the symptoms were developed much quicker and death
arrived in one and a half hourB. The post-moitem examina-
tion revealed the characteristic lesions of the loco-disease.
He now resolved to make a Becond experiment upon another
horse which received daily an infuBion obtained from about
one quart of the pods of the plant. On the fifth day the
characteristic stupor came on and grew more marked until
the thirteenth day when the animal died. The post-mortem
examination gave also the regular result.

Dr. Harding, a veterinary surgeon in Dodge City, KansaB,
made the following experiment with the same plant. One
test was made in the pasture with two horses, both having
fed on loco. One of these horses found a great deal of the
plant in hiB field, while the othor had none, because the
plant had been carefully removed. The first hokee died in
the pasture, the second one recovered from the previous
feeding.

For the second experiment he placed two horses similarly
affected in ihe.barnj'one was fed with dried loco, the other
horse received clean hay. That one died; the last one
recovered.

These experiments leave no doubt as to the cause of the
Kattleweed disease. Let us now pass on to the pathological
lesions after death.

As I never had myself an opportunity to make a poet
mortem examination of such diseased horses, I cannot give
my direct opinion of the nature of the lesions; but I refer to
the result obtained by two very competent veterinary sur-
geonB. Prof. Stalker made the after-death examination of
five subjects with the most perfect uniformity as to lesions
presented. In every instance there was a marked effusion
into the fourth ventricle. The liver and spleen were obnor-
mally dense, the walls of the intestines almost destitute of
blood, and|the stomach enormously distended with undigested
food; the stomach with its contents weighed as much as 75
pounds.

Dr. Olaf Schwartzkopf, Vet. D. TJ. S. Army, Texas, found
the large sinuses filled with straw-colored fluid; vessels of
the pia mater injected; the grey brain substance reddened
and oedemalous, and the cut surface glistening and moist.
On the base of the brain, inside the arachnoidia, about a
teaspoonf ul of pinkish fluid. The medulla oblongata and
parts of spinal cord, taken from the cervical and lumbar
regions, oedematous in appearance and moist in cut surface.
Thoracic cavity normal; heart-endocarditism a slight degree,
stomach partially tilled with ingesta, no sign of irritation in
small intestines; liver, kidneys and bladder normal.

Physical remarks about the nature of the disease. I think
full credit can be given to two reports as to the lesions found
in animals that have died of loco disease. They are clear
and distinct. In all the affection is located in the nervous
centers— cerebrum and spinal-marrow. All diseases in the
digestive organs, in the circulation and general nutrition, are
consecutive and entirely depending from the functional dis-
turbance in the nervous system, and more especially from
the effusion of blood in the ventricles' and the ajdematous
condition of the medulla oblongata and spinal-marrow.

The serous exudation in the substance ot the spinal-mar-
row will explain the pains manifested by the animal when
urged to move, and expressed by grunting, stretching of
head, uucertaiu gait, unwillingness to turn, to back up or to
Btep forward when being pulled astern. When we consider
that from the medulla oblongata emanate the 7th, 8th, 9th,
10th, 11th, 12th, and especially the 5th pairs of nerves, we
can easily accouut for the symptoms, as the perversion of
sight as to distance, Bize and nature of objects, the trembliog
of facial and cervical muscles, and sensitiveness manifested
on pinching the base of the ears and occipital region, the in-
activity of masseter muscles, the loss of tiste, the diminished
action of the heart aud lungs, and the directly following ef-
f.cUou the general nutrition.

No doubt can exist aw to the effect of the loco poison on
'he animals; the first effeot is on the brain and spirial-uim-
row, all the other symptoms are the consequence of the func-
tional disturbance in the nervous system.

But effusions of blood in the cerebral cavities can be found
in other diseases of horses as well as in rattleweed, such as
sleepy staggers or immobility and Encephalitis. Truly,
they will produce different effects according to their degree,
and can be expressed by convulsion and various degrees of
violence, frenzy, stupor, coma or paralysis. So we can pre-
sume, with a good deal of probability that the differential,
pathognomonic symptoms of the rattleweed disease are mainly
due to the cedermatous condition of the medulla oblongata
and the spinal marrow.

But of what nature is the irritating element that directly
causes the disease? Prog. Sayre has proven by repeated
analysis complete absence of any kind of alkaloid in the
loco plant, and gives an indication to the true essence of
the irritating element. This irritation of the nervouB system
is clearly visible on all animate that have taken a small
quantity of the poisonous plant, and when this last enters the
system in large doses, it appears to cause congestion, or hem-
orrhage, or mere stagnation of blood, but whatever it may be,
at the end a coagulation forms in the ventricles, exudation
in the arachnoidal cavity, and in the spinal substance and
cerebrum, which produces coma; hallucination, and all the
functional disorders. The true nature of this irritating ele-
ment, remains unknown until more perfect analysis can he
made of the plant.

TREATMENT.

It is difficult, if not impossible, to prescribe a positive
treatment for the disease. For animals affected in large
pastures, the only advice to give would be to remove the
stock to another pasture, and destroy the weed by cultivating
the land. For working horBes it is not only impassible, but
even dangerous to attend to such affected horses. Those
that are only lightly affected or over-excited should be kept
moving, or set to work, and fed on clean, green feed and
receive a dose of bromide of potasBium in the feed every
evening. A few doses of Belladonna might answer as well.
A good dose of physic and abstraction of 2 or 3 quarts of blood
will always have good effects; a blister behind the ear is prac-
tically not advisable. In the course of five or six mootha
the animals thus treated and properly fed will become more
quiet, and regain their old temper. When coma has set in I
consider the horses beyond redemption, as expenses will
exceed the value of the animal.

Before closing this article I wish to call attention to the use
of leguminosae in general, which contain a great quantity of
nitrogenous matter that is very rich and nourishing, and dis-
poses to the formation of adipose tissue. But they are also
accused of containing a specific poison that causes immobility,
a sub-acute infiamation of the brain or other nervous affec-
tions, like restlessness, paralysis, roaring, sleepiness and even
congestions. Ordinary peas even would occasion nervous
disorders if given in large quantities. Special mention is
made of hop-clover, medicuB lupinus and lathyrus cicera or
chick vetch. Very similar symptoms may be caused by
English ray-grass. Horses pasturing on sandy land are often
over-loaded with sand and become sick, and some often die
of its effects; but it is not correct to say that they show
symptoms of rattle-weed.

Santa Rosa, November 1, 1888.

The Belmont -Pilot Jr. Cross-

Pilot Jr.'s daughters have thrown more 2:30 trotters to
Belmont than to any other horse, and Belmont counts more
of his 2-30 progeny from the daughters of Pilot Jr. than
from the daughters of any other horse ; therefore, as Belmont
is the moBt propotent living sire (mathematically proves),
and Pilot Jr.'s daughters are considered the choicest brood-
mares, is it any wonder that hiB croBB is so high in public
estimation.

The following is a list of Belmont-Pilot Jr. horses:

Nutwood, 2:1S£ (sire of nineteen in 2:30), by Belmont;
dam Miss Russell, by Pilot Jr. Sold for $22,000 at auotion
when sixteen years old, and stand at §500 for season of 1889,
which sum has never been surpassed.

Vicking, 2:204, by Belmont, dam Waterwicb, by Pilot Jr.

Cora Belmont, 2:244, by Belmont, dam Miss Russeil. by
Pilot Jr.

Meander (5 yrs), 2:264 (on one-half mile track), by Bel-
mont; dam Minerva, by Pilot Jr.

Lady Kelso, 2:29, by Belmont; dam Diana, by Pilot Jr.

Nugget, 2:26£ (sire of two four-year-olds in the 2:30 list)
by Wedgewood, son of Belmont, dam Minerva by Pilot Jr.

Trousseau, 2:284, by Nutwood (son of Belmont), dam Molly
Trussel by Pilot Jr.

Do not the prices paid for the first two show appreciation?
These horses are race-horses.

Of these horses, Meander, 2:264, is the most strongly trot-
ting-bred, and he is famed as a natural trotter.

Nugget, 2:26$, is thought more of by many intelligent
horsemen than his stable companion, Patron, 2:14$, because
of his breeding.

There is no cross possible to make at present which has
been more fruitful in results.

Nutbourne is a full brother to Nutwood, and he is another
to trot in 2:30, as he has shown a trial in 2:26}.

To my mind this is the gilt-edged cross, and the one that
is commending itself to the intelligent breeder. — Vermont, in

Wallace's Monthly.

*

Four Thousand Horses Exported from
England.

During the five months ending May 3 1st there were ex-
ported from this country 4006 horses, compared with 2873
in the same period of last year and 2004 in J 886, the
value having been £226,334 againat £156,756 in 1887, and
£115,797 in 1S86. Of the horses exported 752 were stall-
ions, value at £81,902; J4 went to Holland, 45 to Belgium,
16 to France, 410 to the United States, 117 to British North
America and 150 to other countries. There were 1732 mares
exported, of the value of £87,570; 291 going to Holland, 273
to Belgium, 248 to France, 422" to the United States, 60
to British North America and 43S to other countries. One
thousand five hundred and twenty-two geldings wera ex-
ported, of the value of £56.S02; Hollaud took 396, Belgium
458, France 274, United States 112, British North America
1, and other countries 278. We imported in the live mouths
4538 horses (259 stallions, 542 marea and 3737 geldings),
ngainst 4493 in 1887, the value having beeu £84,917 ft&ainBt
£66,051. As regards the term "gelding," it is explained
thut this includes horses the gender of which was not par-
ticularized previous to the moulh of April, 18SS. Of other
animals exported the value was £60.103 against £43,229 in
the same five months of 1887.— London Live Stock Reporter*

The new race-couive at WestoheMer, which is about com-
pleted, is considered by lovers of the turf ti surprass' any-
thing of the kind in this country, if not in the world,

1885

Qht greed** and jipflrtsmau.

30,

The Washington Park Club.

Entries to Stakes Closed October 15. 1888.
The Dbexel Stakes.— A sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of
1886); S100 each, hair forfeit; or only 510 if declared out on or before
February 1st, or $20 April 1st, 18S9. All declarations void unless
accompanied with the money; with 31,000 added, the second to receive
5200, and the third S100 out of the stakes. A wiuner of any thi-pe-year-
old stake race of the value of $l,0UO to carry 3 lbs.; or Si .C00, 5 lbs.; of
three or moro tbree-year old slake races of any value, 7 lbs. extra.
Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Une mile.

1. N. Armstrong's ch c Spokane

By Hyder AH, dam Interpose.

2. N. Armstrong's b f Rimini

By Red Boy, dam Bolis.J

3. N. Armstrong's cb f Meckie H

By Red Boy, dam Bessie Douglas,

4. Bell & Timberlake's J. T.

By Virginius, dam Annie Veto.

6. Bell & Timberlake's Albert Stull

By Bulwark, dam Atilla.

6. S. Bryant's be Come to Taw

By Long Taw, dam Mollie Seahrook.

7. W. L. Cassidy & Co^s b c Long Fish

By Longfellow, dam Kate Fisher.

8. W. L Cassidy & Co.'s ch c Gardner

By King Ban, dam Felicitie.

9. Mrs. John M. Clay's be Logic

By Longfellow, dam Badge.

10. W.L. Collins" bg Iago

By Hyder AH, dam Kittie.

11. P. Corrigan's b g Enterprise

By Enquirer, dam Toilet.

12. Gray & Co.'s ch c Galen

By tfauBtus, dam Lady Restless.

13. J. W. Guest's b f Irene Dillon

By Bannach Lath, dam Aline G.

14. J. "W. Guest's be Heron

By Harry O'Fallon, dam Virginia B.

15. F. B. Harper's ch f Silver Tip

By Ten Broeck. dam Secret.

1G. F. B. Harper's ch f Annie Blackburn

ByTen Broeck, dam Belle Knight.

17. F. B. Harper's be Lee Christy

By Lon-fellow, dam Little Fannie.

18. F. B. Harper's be Casselo

By Longfellow, dam Carrie Anderson.

19. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's be Flood Tide

By Flood, dam Lady Evangeline.

20. A. G. Me .ampbell's b c Long Side

By Longfellow, dam Lady Stockwell.

21. D. J. McCarthy & Bros*, ch c Sorrento

By Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B. *

22. Byron McCIelland's b c Wahsatch

By Longfellow, dam Sue "Wynne.

23. Byron McCIelland's be Heydey

By Iroquois, dam Ontario.

24. Geo. J. Miller's b»c Lee Dinkelspiel

By Bertram, dam Gold Basis.

25. W. Mulbey's br c Le Premier

By Lucifer, dam Golden Slipper.

26. W. M. Murry's br c N. Y. M.

By Sbann^n. dam Demirep.

27. W. M. Murry's be Almont

By Three Cheers, dam Question.

28. W. M. Murry's be Kobin Hood

By Flood, dam Robin Girl.

29. A. G. Nfiwsum & Co.'s ch f Mamie Fonso

ByFonso, dam Solferino.

30. G. W. Poole's b f Cassandra

By Kyrle Daly, dam Chiquita.

31. E. V. Ramsey's be Bod Forsythe

By Bertram, dam Lizzie Gant.

32. J.R.Ross'bc - Gladstone

By TPestcomb, dam Pure Blackburn.

33. J.R. Robs' b f Mrs, McAllister

By Viestcomb, dam Hollowine.

34. SantaAnita Stable's ch c Calient©

By Rutherford, dam Marie Stuart.

35. Santa Anita Stable's be Ganymede

By Grinstead, dam Jennie B.

36. Santa Anita Stable's be Gladiator

By Grinstead, dam Athola.

37. G. W. Sco*gan * Co.'s ch f Sunlight

By London, dam Snelight.

38. A. J. Scott's be Gunshot

By Gunnar, dam Annie S,

39. J. T. Stewart & Son's b c Vengeur

By Vandal Jr.. dam Rebecca Rowett.

40. J T. Stewart 8: Son's ch f Verdeur

By Democrat or Vandal Jr., dam Minnie K.

41. F. K.Tbomson'R brf Nyleptha

By Prince Chaalie, dam Virgilia.

42. R. Tucker's ch c Harrisburg

By Hopeful, dam Achsah.
48. D. Waldo's be.. Hon. John B

By Lucifer, dam Ginger Pop.
44 M. "Walker's br c Champagne Charlie

By Prince Charlie, dam Triangle.
45. Theo. "Winter's ch c Don Joae

By Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeka.
46 Theo. "Winter's ch c JoeCourtney

By Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W.

47. Theo. "Winter's ch c The Czar

By No*-folk, dam Marion.

48. M. Young'B ch f Blessing

By Onondaga, dam Beatitude.

49. M- Young's b f Laura Stone

By Rayon d'Or, dam Valleria.
The Kenwood Stakes.- A sweepstake for coltB two vears old (foals
of 18871: $50 each, h. f., or only $10 if declared out on or before February
1st or 315 by April 1b t, 1889, All declarations void unless accompanied
with the money; with £1,000 added, the second to receive 8200, and
the third *100 out of tb^stakeB. A winner or any Btake race of the val-
ue of SI .000 to carry 3 lbs.; of ?li,000,5 lbs.; of three or more stake races
of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs.

1 Bell A Timberlake's.. ............... L» H.

By Orphan Boy, dam Heliantnus.

2 B. Bryant's b c .. ■ ».: Uncle Bob

By Luke Blackburn, dam Vintage Time,

3 8 Bryant's chc - : Mayor Nolan

By Great Tom, dam Bomta.

4 8 Bryant's be L Conrad O.

By Ten Broeck, dam Allegro.

5 Geo. Cadwallader's ch e •• Starter Caldwell

By Ten Broeck, dam Miss Nailer.

6 K. Cam pbell'B br c .. King Charlie II.

By Prince Charlie, dam Manola.

7 R. Campbell's bike The Moor

By Bannach Lath, dam by Buckden.
g W. L. Cassidy ACo.'sbrc Sir Bevy's

By Blazes ditin Henrietta I.
9 W. L. Cassidy & Co.'s ch c , Barney

By Blazes, dam belima

10 W L. CaBBidv A Co.'s b c Blackstone

By Luke Blackburn, dam Jennie M.

11 W- L. Cnssidy .t Co.'b gr c Blue BlazeB

By Blazes, dam Emma Harrison.

12 \V. L. CoilinB' be Periwinkle

By King Alfonso, dam Cottanna.u

13 C H. Custer's chc _ Newscliker

By SprlnKbok.dum Annie T.
H H. B. Durham A Co.'b ch c France

By Farandole, dam Heaiberbelle.
15 H B Durham A Cr'sbc Mountain

By Duke of Montrose, dam Jocose.

16. J. D. FiBher's ch c Ousvard

By Onondaga, dam Aileen.

17. Fleetwood wtable's ch c Bravura

By Blue Eyes, dam Bettie F.

18. Fleetwood Stable'B br c Frontino

By Enquirer, dam Farfaietta.

19. Fleetwood Btabie'B b c Rebuff

By Blue Eyes, dam Rebuke.

20. J B. Gentry's b or br c -Chin Music

Bv Leonatus. dam Trumpettu.

21. "Walter Gratz's be WarBaw

Bv Warwick, dam Vsabel.

22. Walter Gratz'sblk g Poison

By Mortemer, dam Katie Pearce.

23. Grav A Co's b c Roseberry

By Fiustus.dam I'.onnie Rose.

21. Grav A Co's rhc ■■ Tacitus

By Faustus, dam Lady Restless.

25. J. W. Guest's h c ..Doctor Nave

Bv Prince Charley, dam Crescent.

26. O. b.Hihtreth's b' e Astral Jr

By Astral, dam Mollie Powers.

27. O. B Hildreth'sb c Kansas F.clipse

By Astral, dam Rudy.

28. XV. R. Letcher's ch c .„„„ Henry Mack

By Onondaga, dam Lizzie 8.

..Athlete

29. XV, R. Letcher's b c Rosemont

Bv Duke of Montrose, dam Patti.

30. R. J. Lucas' b g

By imp. Athlete, dam Miss Mortemer.'

31. P. Mack's ch c PennP

By Pnwhattan.dam Penumbra.

32. C. C. Mafflt's b c Expense

By Uhlan, dam Ute Maiden.

33. C. C. Mafflfa b c Sequence

By l Man, dam Baziuue.

31. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's b c f Abdlel

By Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy.

35. A. G. McCampliell's b c „ Grayson

„. _ By Georc.- Kinnev, dam Pearl.

36. D.J. McCarty A Bros.' be Denis Dougherty

By Long Taw, dam Violet.

37. D. J. McCarty A Bros.' br c Dreamer

By Rayon d'Or, dam Fannie Moore,

38. J. w. Me Cl e 11a nil's b c Frederlcka

By Longfellow, dam Freddie.

39. J. K. Megibben A Co.'s ch c Contmder

By Springbok:, dam Astora.

40. J. K. Megibben A Co.'s br c Eberlee

By Springbok, dam Edith.

41. J. K. Megibben A Co.'s br c w G Morris

By Nprinpbuk, (Jam ValaBCO.

42. B. B Million's b c Bill Letcher

Ky Longfellow, dam Ida Lewis.

43. W. M. Murry's b g Leland

By Hood, nam Amelia.

44. W. MT Murray's b c Herzoe

By Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

45. A. G. Newsum A Co.'s chc Burt

By Springbok, dam Mollie Cad.

46. A. G.News urn & Co.'s hr c Rutland

By Tramway, dam Cornflower.

47. A. G. NewBum A Co.'s be... Morse

By Glenelg, dam PariB Belle.

**• BF-P%tlt'a b c „ Boyle Rodes

By Leonatus, dam Catina.

49. G, XV, Reynolds A Co.'s be StGileB

By Vagabond, dam Bereft.

50. Santa Anita Stable's b c Clio

By Grinstead, dam Gienita.

51. Santa Anita Stable'B br c Costa Rica

By Grinstead, ilara Althola.

52. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Gnadaloupe

By Grin6tea.i1, dam Josle C.

53. Santa Anita Stable'B ch c Honduras

By Grinstead. dam Jennie B.

54. Santa Anita Stable'sb c Santiago

By oriustead, dam Clara D.

55. G. w. Mcoggan & Co's b g . Q ■\V.

By Little Ruffin, dam Florence D.

58. G. W. Scoggan A Co.'sch c Good-Bye

Bv Hyder All, dam Jennie Rowett.
57. G. W.' Scoggan A Co.'s br g HyDy

By Hyder AH, dam Addie Warren.
55. G. XV. Scoggau A Co.'b b c Ja ,Ta

By Leonatus, dam Apple Blosssom.

59. G. W. Scoggan A Co.'b ch c. Jasper

By Miser, dam Meta H.

60. A. J. Scott's b g Gunwad

By Gunnar. dam Annie S.

61. L U.Shlppee'sb c Fellowcharm

By Longfellow, dam 1 rinket.

62. L. U. Shtppee'schc Major Ban

By King Ban, dam Hearsay.

G3. L. U. Sbippee's h c Take Notice

By Prince Charlie, dam Nota Bene.

64. J. T. Stewart A Son's ch c Ill-spent

By Spendthrift, dam Ilia.

65. J. T. Stewart A Son's blk or grc Vitality

By Vandal Jr., dam Ida B.

66. Straus A Lyne's br c Glen Lion

By Glenelg. dam Hayti.

67. R. A. Swigert's chc Extravaeance

By Spendthrift, dam MIbs Easton.

68. R. A. Swigert's ch c King Charlie

By Prince Charlie, dam Mabille,

69. Talhot Bros.' ch g Mt. Lebanon

By George Kinnev, dam Accidenta.

70. R. Tucker'sb c Pullman

By Glengarry, dam Kathleen.

71. R. Tucker's b c Watterson

By Great Tom, da in Duchess.

72. J. F. unman A Co's b c Davidson

By Leonatus. dam Wave.

73. J. F. Ullman A Co.'s b c Later On

By Leonatus, dam Vexation.

74. D. Waldo's..... E. F. Hill

By Sayre, dam Ginger Pop .

75. M. Walker's b g _ Silver Ore

By Silver Mine, dam Laura T.

76. C. Weatherford's cli c Blarney Jr

By Blarney, dam Comet.

77. Theo. Winter's be Barrett

By Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeka.

78. Theo. Winter's b c Chan Haskell

By Norfolk, dam Addie O'Neil.

79. Theo. Winter's ch c EIRioRey

By Norfolk, dam Marion.

80. Theo. W inter's ch c Rascal

By Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glenn.

81. M. Young A Co.'s b c Shoemaker

By Onondaga, dam Annette.

The Lakeside Stakes. — A sweepstakes for fillies two years old
(foals of 1887); $50 each, half forfeit, or only §10 if declared out on or
before February 1st. or $15 by April 1, 1889. All declarations void
unless accompanied with the money; with SJ.000 added, the second to
receive $210, and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of any
stake race of the value of SI, ijOO, to carry 3 lbs.; of S2,0f0, 5 lbs.; of
three or more such races of any value, 7 lbs, extra. Maidens allowed
7 lbs. Five furlongs.

1. C. F. Armstrong's bf Edna A

By Frogtown, dam Eva A.

2. Bedford's & Steel's b f Mary Malloy

By Pat Malloy, dam Favorite.

8. Bedford & Steele's b f Cameo

By Billet, dam Canimie F.

4. E. Brown & Co.'s b f Pearl Set

By Falsetto, dam Pearl Thorn.

5. S. Bryant's ch f Charlotte Oushman

By Luke Blackburn, dam Tallapoosa.

6. S.Bryant's b f Fast Time

By Midlothian, dam Peerless.

7. Geo. Cadwallader's b f Gracie M.

By Bramble, dam Mary Walton.

8. W. L. Cassidy & Co 's cb f Maud Moon

By Planeroid, dam Germania.

9. W. L, Cissidy & Uo.'s b f Kitty Cheatham

By Blazes, dam Kate Fisher.

10. W.L. Cassidy & Co.'sch f Freddie

By Blazes, dam Planetta.

11. G. H. Clay's b f Lucretia Borgia

By Powhattan, dBm Sallie Howard.

12. Mrs. John M. Clay's bf Kincsem

By Longfellow, dam Sylph.

13. T. J. Clay's br f Escapade

By Onondaga, dam Hypatia.

14. T. J.Clay's b f Ballyhoo

By Duke of Magenta, dam Baby.

15. Louis des Cognet'a b or br f Estelle

By Himyar, dam Booty.

16. Crawford & Roche's b f Alby

By Glengirry, dam Dublin Belle.

17. Fleetwood ^table's br f Maya

By Siddartha, dam Metella.

18. Fleetwood Stable's bf Felipa

By Blue Eyes, dam Felicia.

19. Fleetwood Stable's b f Redcap

By Blue Eyes, dam Reba.

20. Fleetwood Stable's h f ChautresB

By Siddartha, dam Claretta.

21. Gray & Co.'b ch f Madame Reel

By Fellowcraft.dam Maunie Gray.

22. J. W. Guest's ch f Miss Gibson

By King Ban, dam Dilsey.

S3. D. 11. Harness' ch f Scioto

By Ballard, dam Kitty Herron.

24. Holloway Bros.' b f Brigerta

By Brigadier, dam Alberta.

25. Holloway Bros.' b f Violante

By LeonatuB, dam Bonnie May.

26. E. C. Hopper's ch f Sweet Alice

by Voltumo, dam Alborak.

27. Kenwood Stable's ch f Emma T

by Tennyson, dam Emma Arnett.

28. W. R. Letcher's bf Miss Battle

by Falsetto dam Naptha.

29. B. C. Lyne's ch f Miss Forester

by Forester, dam Faustina.

30. W.L, Lyon's bf Leulia

by Leonatus, dam Periwinkle.

31. P. Mack's bf Lizzie Fonso

by King AlfonBo, dam Lizzie Billet.

32. C. C. Maffltt's b f MisB Mau 1

by Uhlan, dam Barhary,

33. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's cb f Mirope

by Joe Hooker, dam Constellation.

34. A. G. McCampbell'scb f Flyaway

by George Kinney, dam Sunbeam.

36. A. G. McCampbell's b f Victorine

by Onondoga. dam Maria D.

36. a. G. McCampbell's b f Fortitude

by George Kinney, dam Patienoe.

37. D.J. McCarty & Bro.'s b f . Pasadena

by Himyar, dam Corbina.

38. D. J. McCarty & Bro.'s ch f Pandora

by Rayon d'Or. dam Blue Grass Bell.

39. J. A, McClernand's Jr. ch f OeleBte

by Horizon, dam Elite.

40 . J. A. McClernand's J r. b f Mida

by Voltumo, dam Bronze.

41. McLaughlin Bros.' b f Regent's Valentine

by Regent, dam Kadie Williams.

42. J. K. Megibben & Co.'s ch f Selma D

by Springbok, dam Minnock.

43. T. J. Megibben's b f Flnella

by Stylites, dam Zingarella.

44. T, W.Moore's b f Bambou

by Pat Malloy, dam Palmetto.

45. W. M. Murry's b f . Evalina

by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline.

46. A. G. Newsum & Co.'s br I Miss Belle

by Prince Charlie, dam Linnet,

47. A. G . Newsum & Co 's eff f Springdance

by Springbok, dam Geneva.

48. A. (i. Newsum & Co.'s ch f MarvK

By King Alfonso, dam Inverness.

49. O'Brien & Isola's ch f siBter Geneva

by King Ban, dam Buff and Blue.

60. Penn&Ingall's ch f La Ban

by King Ban, dam La Galatea.

51. B.F. Petifsbrf. Sallie Ann

by Harry O Fallon, dam Jennie Flood

52. B. F. Petit'sbf _ Ramoni

by Ten Broeck, dam Thesia.

53. C. E.Bailey's bf Rhythm

by Longfellow, dam Ripplette.

64. J. R. Ross" bf Louise

by Virgil, dam Fay Templeton.

65. J. R , Ross' br f Irene

by Virgil, dam M. A. B.

56. J . R. Ross' ch f M,as Mary

by Pickwick, dam Maratana.

57. J. R. Ross' b f Hertie

by Springbok, dam Little Sis.

68. Santa Anita Stable's ch f , st. Cecilia

by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne.

69. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Sinaloa

by Grinstead, dam Maggie Emerson.

60. Santa Anita Stahles's ch f Orange Leaf

by Rutherford, dam Fallen Leaf.

61. Santa Anita Stable's b f Ocelita

by Norfolk, dam Mollie McGurn.

62. Santa Anita Stable's b f Magdalena

by Glenelg, dam Malta.

63. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Violetta

by Grinstead, dam Hermosa.

64. G. W. Scoggan & Co.'sch f English Lady

by Miser, dam Bonnie Lass.

65. L.U. Shippee's ch f Elsie S

by Glenelg, dam Meradi.

66. L. U. Sbippee's ch f Whist Ban

by King Ban, dam Whisperine.

67. L. U. Sbippee's cb f Falsalara

by Falsetto, dam Salara.

08. Henry Simon's b f Annie Sharp

by Ten Broeck, dam by Glengarry.

69. M. Simpson's b f Aggie M

by King Ban, dam Little Madam.

70. J, T. Stewartfc Son's b f Omen

by Vandal Jr , dam Sweetheart.

71. J.T.Stewart & Son's bf Hannah

by Vandal Jr., dam Minnie K.

72. Straus & Lyne's b f Princess Glen

By Glenelg, dam Alix.

73. R. A. Swigert's bf Minuet

By Glenelg, dam La Polka.

74. R. A. Swigert's ch f Can Can

By xnuce Charlie, dam La Esmeralda.

75. Talbot Bro.'s br f Martha

By Billet, dam Villette.

76. Talbot Bro.'s b f Lilian Lindsey

By Hindoo, dam Delight.

77. R. Tucker's bf Millie Williams

By Glengarry, dam Arizona.

78. R. Tucker's bf Pinkie T.

By Glengirry, dam Azalia.

79. J. F. Ullman & Co.'s ch f Daisy F.

By Macduff, dam May Day.

80. J. F. Ullman & Co.'s cb f Helen Bancroft

By Ji's Johnson, dam Trinkitat.

81. Ullman & Mahoney's b f AdeleM.

By Longfield, dam LaScala.

82. M. Walker's b f Trianna

By Prince Charlie, dam Triangle.

83. 0. Weatberford's b f

By Blarney, dam Pernlcey D.

84. W. J. Widener's br f Lulu Gieb

By Voltiguer, dam Bonbeur.

85. W. J. Widener's b f Amelia

By Elia3 Lawrence, dam Mary Warren.

86. W. H. Williamson's cb f .•.Lena Ban

By King Ban, dam Lena Oliver.

87. M.Young's ch f Glldaga

By Onondaga, dam Gladiola.

88. M. Young's b or br f Helter Skelter

By PellMell, dam Encore.

The American Derby. -A sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of
1887: at $260 each, Sluu forfeit, or only $20 if declared out on or before
February 1st, or $40 April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless
accompanied with the money; with $7,500 added, the second to receive
$1,000 and the third $510 out of the stakes. A winner of any three-
year-old stake race of the value of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs.; Of ^3,000, 5
lb5".; of three or more three-year-old stakj races of auy value, IP lbs.
extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. To be run on the first day of the
meeting. One mile and a half.

1. N. Armstrong's b c Seattle

by Tom Bowling, dam Evaline.

2. Basbford Manor Farm's he Frederick

by King Alfonso, dam Vis-a-vis.

3. Baugb&Co's Cotton plAut

by Long Taw, dam Brenda.

4. Bedford k Steele's b f Mary Molloy

by Pat Malloy, dam Favorite.

5. Bell & Timberlake's L. H.

by Orptan Boy, dam HelianthUB.

6. J. Bieienberg's be Ben Kingsbury

by Regert, dam Miss Ella.

7. Blocb &. Straus' be Virginia Mail Pouch

by Longfellow, dam Magnolia Clark.

8. E. Brown & Co.'s b f Pearl Set

by Falsetto, dam Pearl Thorn.

9. B. Bryant's ch c Lexington

by Long Taw, dam Mollie Seahrook.

10. S. Bryant's be Conrad O.

by Ten Broeck, dam Allegro.

11. S. Bryant's be Uncle Bob

by Luke Blackburn, dam Vintage Time.

12. Geo.Cadwellader's cb c Starter Caldwell

By Ten Broeck, dam Miss Nailer,

13. R. Campbell's br c King Charles 11

by Prince Charlie, dam Manola.

14. R. Campbell's blk o The Moor

by Bannach Lath, dam by Buckden.

15. W. L. Cassidy k Co.'s br e Sir Bevys

by Blazes, dam Henrietta I.

16. W. L. CaasidyA Co.'s b c Blackstone

by Luke Blackburn, dam Jennie M.

17. Mrs John M. Clay's b f Kincsem

by LouRff llow, dam Sylph.

18. Louis des Cognet's b or br f Eslello

by Himyar, dam Booty.

19. F. M. Dilly'Bchc Borneo

by Powhattan, dam Ultima.

20. H. B. Durham & Co.'s D.p Mountain

by Duke of MontrOBS, dun ■'■

21. H. B. Durham & Co.'s cb c '

by Faranaole, ilaui Ueatherbelle,

22. J. D. Fisher's ch o

by Onondaga, dam Aileen.

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23. Fleetwood Stable's br n Frontino

by Enquirer, dam Farfaletta.

24. Fleetwood Sable's be Rebuff

by Blue Ey«s, darn Rebuke.

25. Fleetwood Stable's be Ukraine

Dy King Alfonso, dam Glenella.

26. Fleetwood Stable's eh c Bravura

bv Rlue Eyes, dam Bettie F.

27. L.J. Garrett's be March Wind

by Carractfcus, dam Florence.

28. J. B. Gentry's b or br c Chin Music

by Leonatus, dam Trumpetta.

29. Walter Gratz'B blk g Poison

by Mortemer, dam Katie Pearce.

30. Walter Gratz's b g Tarcuer

by Big Sandy, dam Blush Rose,

31. Walter Gratz's bg Warsaw

by Warwick, dam Ysabel.

32. Walter Gratz's b g Transit

by Big Sandy, dam Dizzy Blonde.

39. Gray & Co. 's be Rosaberry

by Faustus, dam Bonnie Rose.

34. Gray & Co.'s ch c TacituB

by Faustus, dam Lady Restless.

35. J. W. Guest'B be Doctor Nave

by Prince Charlie, dam Crescent.

36. F. B. Harper's Vc Corticelli

by Ten Broeck, dam Lizzie Stone.

37. F. B. Harper's gr c John Woods

by Longfellow, dam Grey Helen.

38. F. B. Harper's b c 4 Jim WaaBon

by Ten Broeck, dam Fano ie Ellis .

39. F. B. Harper's b c. Channel

by Ten Broeck, dam Secret.

40. O. B. Hildretn'B be Kansas Eclipse

by Astral, dam Rudy.

41. E.M.Hilton's b c Noble

by Bubbler, dam Nellie.

42. S. Y. Keene'a b or br c MiDstrel

by Lisbon, dam Isis.

43. L. M. Lasley's be Wood Moss

by Creancier, dam Lady Nar.

44. L. M. Laaley's be Ballyraena

by Claudius, dam Sallie Mc.

45. W. R. Letcher's bf Miss Battle

by Falsetto, dam Naptha.

46. W. R. Letcher's be Rosemont

by Duke of Montrose, dam Patti.

47. Lewis & Co. 'a b or br c Cadaverous

by Miser, dam Tipperary Girl
48 R. J. Lucas' b g Athlete

bv imp Athlete, dim Miss Mortemer.
49. P. Mack's ch c Penn P

by Powbattan, dam Penumbra.
60. O. C. Maffitt's bf. Mis^ Maud

by Uhlan, dam Barbary.

51. C. C. Maffitt's be Expense

by Uhlan, dam Ute Maiden.

52. C. C. Moffltt's be Sequence

by Uhlan, dam Bazique.

63. Mattese Villa Stock Farm's b c Abdiel

by Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy.

54. Maltese Villa Stock Faim'sbc Achillea

by Norfolk, dam Thetis.

55. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's h c WiUoughby

by Jocko, dam Fannie D.

66 A. G. Campbell's be Grayson

by George Kinney, dam Pearl.

67. D. J. McCarty & Bro.'s ch f Pandora

by Rayon d'Or, dam Blue Grass Belle.

68. D. J. McCarty* Bro.'s bf Pasadena

by Hiniyar, dam Corbina.

69. D. J.McCarty & Bro.'s be Dennis Dougherty

by Long Taw. dam Violet.

60. D. J.McCarty & Bro.'s br c Dreamer

by Bayon d'Or, dam Fannie Moore.

61. Byron McClelland 's be Sam Morse

by Leonatus, dam Scramble,

62. J. W. McClelland's be Frederick*

by Longfellow, dam Freddie.

63. W. McClelland's gr c Sunny Brook

by Ten Broeck, dam Lady Winhifred.

64. McLaughlin Bros.' b f Regent's Valentine

by Regent, dam Sadie Williams.

65. J. K. Megibben & Co.'s br c W. G. Morris

by Springbok, dam Valasco.

66. J. K. Megibben k Co.'s br o Eberlee

by Springbok, dam Edith.

67. J.K. Megibben k Co.'s cb c Contender

by Springbok, dam Astora.

68. B. B. Million's b c Bill Letcher

by Longfellow, dam Ida LewiB.

69. G. B. Morris' be Ltsiomy

by Lisbon, dam Patrimony.

70. G. B. Morris' ch c Jersey Pat

by Pat Malloy, dam Jersey Lass.

71. W. Mulfeey's blk c Jim Oglesby

by Lucifer, dam Dodette.

72. "W. M. Murry'a b f Evalina

'by Flool, dam Lady Evangeline.

73. W. M. Murry's be Herzog

bv Norfolk, dam Irene Harding.

74. W.M. Murry's b g Leland

by Flood, dam Amelia.

75. J.Neil'scbf Ariel

by Falsi tto, dam iEtna.

76. A. G. Newsum & Co.'s ch f Mary K

by King Alfonso, dam Iverness.

77. A. G. Newaum k Co.'s ch c Burt

by Springbok, dam Mollie Cad.

78. A. G. Nowsum& Co.'s ch c Ben Ridgely

by Audrain, dam War Lass.

79. J. B Nnrria' b c Queen Toy

by Enquirer, dam Toilet.

80. B. F Petn'B be Boyle Rodes

by Leonatua, dam Catlna.

81. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Amlgo

By Prince Charlie, dam Mission Belle.

83. Santa Anita Stable's be Clio

byGrinstead, dam Glentta,

83. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Formosa

by Rutherford, dam Marie Stuart.

84. Santa Anita Stable's cb c Guadaloup"*

by Grinstead, dam Josie 0.

85. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Honduras

by Grinstead, dam Jennie B.

86. Ranta Anita Stable's b f Magdalena

by Glenelg, dam Malta.

87. Santa Anita Stable's b f Ocelita

by Norfolk, dam Mollie McGurn.

88. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Orange Leaf

by Rutnerford, dam Fallen Leaf.

89. Santa Anita Stable's be Santiago

by Grinstead, dam Clara D.

90. Santa Anita Stables ch f Sinaloa

by Grinatead, dam Maggie Emeraon,

91. Santa Anita Stable's eh f St. Cecilia

by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne,

92. G. W. Scoggan & Co 'ab g. G. W.

by Little Rufrln, dam FlorenceD.

93. G. W. Scoggan & Co.'s ch o Good-bye

by Hyder AH, dam Jennie Roweti.

94. G. W Scoggan k Co.'s ch c Jaap°r

by Miser, dam Meta H.

96. G. W. Bcoggan & Co.'b be Swiftei

by Hyder All, dam Leona.

96. A. J. Scott'a b g Gunward

by Uunnar, dam Annie S.

97. T. P-Scully'rt brf Clean Heels

by Duke of Montrose, dam Crelop.

98. L. U.Shippee'scb f ElBie S

by Glenelg, dam Meradl.

99. L. U. Shippee'a cb f Falaalara

by falsetto, dam Salara.

100. L. U. Shippee'a bo Fellowoharm

by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

101. L. U. Shippfte'a ch c Major Ban

by Kina Ban, dam Hearsay.

102. H, H.Staohone'B bo Ten Shiner

by Ten Broeck, dam Llda Stanhope.

103. J T. Stewart & Son's cb c Ill-Spent

by Spendthrift, dam Ilia.

104. J. T. Stewart & Sou'o bor br c Kanesville

by Council Bluffs, dam Lotta Moon.

1U5. J. T. Stewart k Son's blk or gr c Vitality

by Vandal Jr., dam Ida B,

106. Straus k Lyne'a br c Glen Lion

by Glenelg, dam Hayti,

107. Henry SMill's ch f Busybody

by Day Star, dam Busy Bee,

108. JR. A. Swigert's ch c Extravagance

by Spendthrift, dam Miss Eaaton.

109. R. A. Swigert's ch c King Charlie

by Prince Charlie, dam Mabille,

110. Talbot Bros.' b f Lillian LlndBey

by Hindoo, dam Delight,

111. Talbot Bros.' ch g Mt. Lebanon

by Qeorge Kinney, dam Accidenta,

112. R. Tucker's b c Aumour

by Glengarry, dam Marcola.

113. R.Tucker's be! Pnllman

by Glengarry, dam Kathleen.

114. R.Tucker's be Watteraon

by Great Tom, dam Duchess.

115. J. F. Ullman & Co.'s be Davidson

by Leonatus, dam Wave.

116. Ullman & Maboney's b f Adele M

by Longfield, dam La Scala.

117. D.Waldo's E. F. Hill

by Sayre. dam Ginger Pop.

118. C. Weatherford's cb c Blarney Jr

by Blarney, dam Comet.

119. Tbeo. Winter's be Barrett

by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeka.

120. Tbeo. Winter's be Chan Haskell

by Norfolk, dam Addie O'Neal.

121. Theo. Winter's ch c El Rio Rey

by Norfolk, dam Marion.

122 Theo. Winter's ch c Rascal

by Joe Hooker, dam Ma-ttie Glenn.

123. M. Young's b or br f Helter Skelter

by Fell Mell, dam Encore.

124. M. Young's & Co.'s be Shoemaker

by Onondaga, dam Annette.
The Enoi.ewood Stakes- A Sweepstakes for Allies three years
oldtfoals of 1:87); $100 each, h f, or only *<0 if declared out on or before
February 1st, or ?10 April 1st, 1S90. All declarations void unless ac-
companied with Die money; with $1,U00 added, the second to receive
*2ou, and the third $100. out of the stakes. A winner of any three-year-
old stake race of the value of $l,0u0 to carry 3 lbs.; of *1,500,5 Iob.; of
three or more three-year-old stake races of any value, 7 lbs. extra.
Maidens allowed 7 lbs.. One mile.

1. N. Armstrongs's ch f Olimpla

by Tom Bowling, dam Maroon.

2. C. F. Armstrong's b f Edna A

by Frogtown, dun Eva A.

3. Bedrord A Steele's b f Mary Malloy

by P»tMallov, dam Favorite.

4. Bedford & Steele's b f Cameo

by Billet, dam Cammie F.

5. E.Brown & Co's b f Pearl Set

by Falsetto, dam lJearl Thorn.

6. S. Bryant's ch f Charlotte Cnshman

bv Luke Blackburn, uam Tallapoosa.

7. S. Bryant's b f FaBt Time

by Midlothian, dam Peerless.

8. W. L.Cassidy A Co'schf Maud Moon

bv Planeroid, dam (iermania.

9. W. L. Cassidy A Co'shf Kittie Cheatham

bv Blazes, dam Kate Fisher.

10. G. H. Clay's bf Lucretia Borgia

by Powbattan, dam Sallie Howard.

11. T. J. Clay's b f Ballyhoo

by Duke of Magenta, dam Baby.

12. T.J. Cla.'s br 1 Escapade

bv Onondaga, dam Hvpatlua.

13. Louis deB Cognets' bor brf Estelie

by Himvar, dam Rooty.

14. Crawford A noache'a b f Alby

by Glengarry, dam Dublin Belle.

15. M. Dovle A Cos hlkf Black Belle

by Hindoo, dam Belle of Runnevmede.

16. Fleetwood stable's b f Chantress

by Siddartha.dam Claretta.

17. Fleetwood Stable's bf Fellpa

by Blue Eyes, dam Felicia.

18. Fleetwood Stable's brf Maya

bvSiddftriha.daiu Metella.

19. Fleetwood Stabl'e b f Redsap

by Blue eves, dam Reba.

20. Gray & Co's b f Edith Gray

by Ten Broeek, dam AliceGrav.

21. Gray & Co's ch f Madame Reel

by Fellowcraft, dam Mauuie Gray.

22. J. W. Guest's ch f '. MisB Gibson

by King Ban, dam Dilsey.

23. D. R. Harness' ch f Scioto

bv Ballard, dam Kittie Herron.

24. F.B.Harper's bf Bt.ttie Waddell

by Lonrfellow, dam Miss Helen.

25. F. B. Harper's b f Inez

bv Ten Broeck, dam ArthiUa.

26. F. B". Harper's b f Linen

by Longfellow, dam Little Fannie.

27. F. B. Harper's b f Louisa Forest

by Jils Johnson, dam Weecy Hale.

28. Holloway Bros.' b f Brigerta

bv Brigadier, dam alberta.

29. Holloway Bros .' b f Violante

by Leonatus, dam Bonnie May.

30. E.C. Hopper's ch f Sweet Alice

by Volturuo,dam Alhorak.

31. Kenwood stable's ch f Emma T

by Tennyson, dam Emma Arnett.

32. W. R. Letcher's bf MisBHattie

by Falsetto, daiv Naptha.

33. S. C. Lyne'a ch f MIbb Forester

by Forester, dam Faustina.

34. P. MacK'e bf Lizzie Fonao

by King Alfonso, dam Lizzie Billeit,
3>. Mai eBe Villa Stuck farm's ch f Mirope

by Joe Hooker, dam Constellation.
36. R. &. G. McAllster's b or br f Bonnie Taw

by Long Taw, dam Mollie Hare.
87. A. G. McCampbell' - chf Flyaway

by George Kinney, dam Sunbeam,
3!. A. G. McCambelTe b f Fortitude

by George Kinney, dam Patience.

39. A. G. McCampbell's bf Oriano

by Onondaga, dam Eha HanklnB.

40. A. G. McCampbell'B b f Victorine

by Onondaga, dam Maria D.

41. D.J. McCarty A Bro'achf Pandora

by R».von d'Or, dam Blue Grass Belie.

42. D.J. McCarty A Bro's bf PaBadena

by Htmyar.dam Corbina.

43. McLaughlin Bros' b f Regent's Valentine

by Regent, dam Sa<iie Williams.

44. J.K. Megibben ACo'sehf Selroa D.

by Springbok, dam Minnock.

45. T. J. Megibbeu's b f Flnella

by St\Iltes,dam Zingarella.

4(1. T. W. Moore's b f Bamboo

Bv Pat Mallov, dam Palmetto.

47. W. M. Murry's b f. Evalina

by Fluod.dam Lady Evangeline.

48. J. Neil'a ch f Ariel

by Falsetto, dauwEtna.
48. A. G. Newsum A Co's b f Little Rabbit

by Hindoo, dam Theckla.
CO. A. G. Nawenm ACo'schf Mary K,

by King Alfonso, dam Iver.-ieiB.

61. A.G. Newaum aCu'b brf Miss Belle

by^pjlnco Charlie, dam Linnett,

62. A. u. Newsum ACo'schf _ Springdance

by SpriiiKok, dam Geneva.

53. O'Brien A Isola'scbf Sister Geneva

by King Ban. dam BiutT and Blue.

54. rennandlng ll'achf La Ban

by King Ban. dam LaUalaiea.
65. B. F. Petifabrf Sallie Ann

by Harry O'Fallou, da.u Jennie Flood.
6fl. B. F. Petit'B b f Rimonl

by Ten Broeck, uam Theala.
67. C. E. RatlcVab f Rhythm

by Longfellow, dam ttlpplette.
6S. Santa AnltaSUbte'B bf Magdalen*

by Glenelg, dam Malta.
69. £anta Anita ritable'Bb f - Ocelita

by Norfolk dam Mollie McGurn.
60. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Orange Leaf

by Rutherford, dam Fallon Leaf. * ,

fll. Santa AniNi stahle'Bch f Sinaloa

by Grlnetead. dam (Mstbr Anne. __, , „

63. Santa Anita Stable's ch f Violetta

by Griiujiend.dam Herniosa. _ ,, _ _ .

to. (i. w. Meogguii A < o'HCh f Em-llBhlBdy

by MlBtr ilimi Himnlc Libb. __, , „

16. L. U. Shtpp'eeVch t. Elsie 8.

.,8..... FulBalarn

66. L. U". Shlppee'

by Glenelg, dam Mer.ml.

(W. L, II. fhlnpee'a ch f

by h'aiHottn. dam s«lura.

67. l>. O, Bblpneo'6 b f

by Longfellow, dum Carrie PhilllppB.

ti8. L. U. Sliij.p. r'Klll I

by KtiiKdsi'ii Wlilspertne.

B9 J. T, Mew„rt A BOII'B h f Hannah

by Vandal Jr., dam Minnie K.

Malde F.

..Whint Bai

70. J. T, Stewart A Son's b f Rebecca

by Council Bluffs or Vaudall.Jr., dam KebuccnRowett.

Tl. Straua A Lyne's b f Princess Gltn

by Glenelg, dam AllX.

72. Henry stull's ch f Busybody

by'Day Star, dam Busy Bee.

73. R. A. Swigert'B ch f Can Can

by Prince Charlie, dam La Esmeralda.

74 R A. Swigert's h t Minuet

by Glenelg, dam La Polka.

75 Talbot Bros's b f Lilian Llndsey

by Hindoo, dam Delight.

76 Talbot Bro's br f Martha

by Billett.dam Vnlett.

77 R. Tucker's b f Millie Williams

bv fcHengsrrv, dam Arizona.

78 R. Tucker'Bb f : Pinkie T.

by Glengarry, dam Azalia.

79 J r. Ullman ACo'schf Daisy F.

by Macduff, dam May Day.

80 J. F. Ullman A Co'e ch f .Helen Bancroft

bv Jils Johnson, dam Trinkitat.
81. Ullman A Maboney'a b f Adele M.

by Longfield, dam La Scala.
62 M. Walker's b f ~ Trianna

bv Prince Charlie, dam Triangle.
83 W. J. Wldener'B b f Amelia

by Elias Lawrence, dam Mary Warren.

84, W, J.Wioener'Bbr f Lulu Gieb

by Voltiguer. dam Bonbeur.

85. M. Young's cb f .- GHdaga

by Onondaea, dam Gladiola.

86 M. Young's b or br f Helter Skelter

by Pell Mell, dam Encore.
The Sheridam Stakks-A Sweepstakes for three-year-olda (foals
of 1887);*W0 each, h f , oronlv $10if dec.ared out on or before February
1st or $30 April 1st, 1890. All declarations void unless accompanied
with the money; with $1 , MO added, the Becond to receive $:W0 a-d the
third $100 out o'f the Btakes. A winner of any three-year-old stake race
of the value of *1,<I00 to earn' 3 lbs.;of $1/00,5 lbs.; of three or more
such stakes of any value, 10 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Ono
mile and a quarter,

I. Bedford AiSteele's b f Cameo

by Billet, dam Cammie F.

2 Bediord A Steele's bf Mary Mallov

by Pat Malloy, dam Favorite.

3. Bell A limberlake'a L. H

bv Orphan Boy, dam HelianthiiB.

4. J. Bielenberg'a b c - Ben Kingsbury

by Regent, dam Miss Ella.

5. Bloch A Straus' h c Virginia Mail Pouch

bv Longfellow, dam Magnolia Chirk.

6. S. Bryant's b c Conrad O

by Ten Broeck, dam Allegro.

7. S. Bryant's ch c Lexington

by Long Taw, dam Mollie Scabrook.
3. S. Brvanrs ch c Mayor Nolan

by Great Tom, dam Bonita.
9. S. Brvant's b c Uncle Bob

by "Luke Blackburn, dam Vintage lime.
10 Geo. Cadwallader's ch c Starter Caldwell

by Ten Broeck, dam MIbb Nailer.

II. R. CampbeU's br « King Charlie II.

by Prince Charlie, dam Manola.

12. R. Campbell's bl'k c The Moore

by Bannach Lath, dam by Buekdec.

13. W.L. Cassidy A Co's he Blackstone

by Luke Blackburn, dam Jennie M.

14. W. L. Cassidy A Co's gr c Blue Blazes

by Blazes, dam Emma Harrison.

15. W. L. Cassidy A Co's be Sir Bevya

by Blazes, dam Hemietla I.

16. W.L. Collins' be Periwinkle

bv King Alfonso, dam Cottanua.

17. H. B. Durham A Co'sch c _ France

by Faraudole. dam Heatherbelle.

18. H. B. Durham A Co's be Mountain

by Duke of Montrose, dam Jocose.

19. J. D. Fisher's chc Ounvard

bv Onondaga, dam Aileen.

20. Fleetwood stable's brc _ Frontino

by Enquirer, dam Farfaletta.

21. Flee'twood Stable's ch c Gamowa

by Blue Eyes, dam Gralucca.

22. J. B. Gentry's b or br c Chin Music

by Leonatus, dam Trumpetta.

23. Walter Grat'z b g Warsaw

by Warwick, dam Ysabel,

24. "Walter Grafz ul'k g Poison

by Mortemer, dam Katie Pearce.

25. Grav A Go's be. Rosebtrry

by Faustus, dam Bonnie Rose.

26. Gray A Co's chc TacituB

by Faustus, dam Lady Restless.

27. J. W. Guest's be Doctor Nave

bv Prince Charley, dam Crescent

28. F. B.Harper's be Channel

by i en Broeck, dam Secret.

29. F. B. Harper's br c Corticelli

bv Ten Broeck, dam Lizzie Stone.

30. F. B. Harper's b c Jim Wasson

by Ten Broeck, dam Fannie E'lis.

31. F. B". Harper's gr c JohmWooda

by Longfellow, dam Gray Helen.

22. O. B. Hildreth's b c Kansas Eclipse

bv Astral, dam Rudy,

33. L. M. Lasley'sbc Bolleymena

by Claudius, dam Sallie Mc.

34. L. M. Lasley's b c „ Wood Moss

by Creancier, dam Lady Nar.

35. W. JR. Letcher's h f Miss Hattie

by Falsetto, dam Naptha.

36. W. R Letcher's he Rosemont

by Duke of Montrose, dam Patti.

37. Lewis & Co . 'a b or br c Cadaverous

by Miser, dam Tipperary Girl. •

38. R. J. Lucas' bg Athlete

by Athlete, dam Miss Mortemer.

89. P. Mack'a ch h ,Penn P.

by Powbattan, dam Penumbra.

40. C. C Maffit's bo Expense

by Uhlan, dam Ute Maiden.

41. C. O. Mafflfa be Sequence

by Uhlan, dam Bazique.

42. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's b o Abdiel

by Jocko, dam Cousin Peggy.

43. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's be Achillea

by Norfolk, dam Thetis.

44. Maltese Villa Stock Farm's be WiUoughby

by Jocko, dam Fannie D.

45. A. G. McCampbell's be Grayson

by George Kinney, dam Pearl.

46. D.J. McCarty & Bro.'s chf Pandora

by Rayon d'Or, dam Blue Grass Belle.

47. D. J.McCarty fc Bro'B b f Pasadena

by Hlmyar, dam Corbina.

48. D. J. McCarty & Bro's br c Dreamer

by Rayon d'Or, dam Fannie Moore.

49. D. J. McCarty & Bro'B he Dennla Dougherty

by Long Taw, dam Violet.

50. Byron McClelland 'a be Sam Morse

by Leonatus, dam Scramble.

61. J. W. McClelland's be Frederick*

by Longfellow, dam Freddie.

62. McLaughlin Bro's b f Regent's Valentine

by Regent, dam Sadie Williams,

63. J. K. Megibben & Co's oh c Avoadale

by Audrain, dam Venlta.

64. J. K. Megibben k Co's oh o Contender

by Springbok, dam ABturn.

55. J. K. Megibben Jj Co's br c Eberlee

by Springbok, dnra Edith.

66. J. K. Megibben & Co's brc W. G. Morris

by Springbok, dam Valasco.

67. B. B. Million'a be Bill Letehor

by Longfellow, dam Ida Lewis.
P8. W. M. Murry'a b f Evalina

by Flood, dim Lady Evangoline.
69. W.M Murry'sbc Herzog

by Norfolk, dam Irone Hardlng.__

60. W. M. Murry'a b g -. Leland

by Flood, dam Amelia.

61. A. G. Newsum k Co'a ch c Burt

by Springbok, dam Mollie Cad,

62. A. G. Newaum k Co'b be Morao

by Glenelg, dam Paris Belle.

63. A. G. Newsum k Go'e br o Rutland

by Tramway, dam Cornflower.

64. J. B. Nnrrls' be Queer Toy

by Enquirer, dam Toilet.

65. B. F. Petit'a be Boyle Rodes

by LeonatiiB, dam Cntlna.

66. 0. E. Railey's bf Rhythm

by Longfellow, dam RIpplette.

G7. Santa Anita Stable's ch c Amlgo

by Prince Charlie, dam Mission Belle.

68. Santa Ant la Stable's be Clio

by Grinstead, dam Glenita.

CO. SuniH Anita Stable's cb c Houdnraa

by Grinstead, dam Jennie B,

1888

%\xt |Bmder &twl gportsmM.

Mb

70. Santa Anita Stable's b f Magdalena

) y Glenelg, dam Malta.

71. Santa Anita Stable'd b f Ocelita

by Norfolk, dam Mollie AIcGurn.

72. Santa Anita Stable's cb f Orange Leaf

by Rutherford, dam Fallen Leaf.

73. Santa Aniia Stable's be Santiago

byGrlnstead. dam Clara D.

74. Santa Anita Stable's ch f St. Cecilia

by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne.

76. G. W Scoggan & Co's bg G. W.

by Little Ruffin.dam Florence D.

76. G. W. Scoggan & Co's ch c Good-bye

by Hyder Ali, dam Jennie RowettT

77. G. W. Scoggan & Co.'s be Ja Ja

by Leonatun, dam Apple Blossom.

78. G, "W. Scoggan & Co's cb c Japper

by Miser, dam Meta H.

79. A. J. Scott's bp Gnnwad

by Gunner, dam Annie S.

80. L. U. Shippee's ch f Falsalara

by Falsetto, damSalara.

81. L, TJ, Shippee's be Fellowcbarm

by Longfellow, dam Trinket.

82. L. U. Shippee's bf Mabel

by Longfellow, dam Carrie Phillips.

83. L. D. Shippee's ch c Major Ban

by King Ban, dati Hearsay.

8*. H. H. Stanhope's be Ten Shiner

by Ten Broeck, dam Lida Stanhope.

85. J.T. Stewart & Son's ch c Ill-Spent

by Spendthrift, dam Ilia.

86. Straus & Lyne's br c Glen Lion

by Glenelg, dam Hayti.

87. R. A. Swigen'a ch c Extravagance

by Spendthrift, dam Easton.

E8. R. A. Swigert's ch c King Charlie

by Prince Charlie, dam Mabille.

89. Talbot Bros." ch g Mt. Lebannon

by George Kinney, dam Accidenta.

90. R. Tucker's b c Aumour

by Glengarry, dam Marcola.

91. R. Tucker's b c Ptillmap

by Glengarry, dam Kathleen.

92. R. Tucker's be Watterson

by Great Tom, dam Dachess.

93. J.F. Ullman £z Co 's b c Davidson

byLeonatus, dam Wave.

94. D. Waldoi E.F.Hill

By Say re, dam Ginger Pop.

95. C. We^therford's cb c. Blarney J r

By Blarney, dam Comet.

96. W. J. Widener's b f Amelia

by Eliaa Lawrence, dam Mary Warren.

87. W, J. Widener's br f Lulu Gieb

bv Voltiguer, dam Bouheur.

98. Tbeo. Winter** be Barrett

by Joe Honker, dam Countess Zeka.

99. Theo. Winter's be Ohan Haskell

by Norfolk, dam Addie O'Neal.

100. Theo, Winter's ch c El Rio Rey

by Norfolk, dam Marion.

101. Theo. Winter's ch c Rascal

by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glen.

Races at the Bay District.

The attendance at the Bay District Track on Saturday,
Nov. 3d, was not unusually large, and the races though not
very important, were very exciting and aronsed the interest
of the spectators to an extent that more important races have
failed to do.

The first race of the day was a pacing race for a parse of
$300, with Racquet, Mink and Little Hope entered as coDtes-
tams. Bacqnet was withdrawn early in the day. In the first
heat the horses were sent off on a good start. Mink towk
the lead and maintained it to the half, where she broke, thus
giving Little Hope a good lead and also the heat. Time 2:26.

The- first pool sold on the race was in the second heat.
Mink was the favorite at $25, againt Little Hope §11, Mink
got the pole at the start, and kej_t it a length to the wire.
Time 2:41£.

The third heat was a repetition of the eecond heat, Mink
winning easily in 2:24.

THE FOrjRTH HEAT.

In the fourth heat Mink was the prime favorite at $30,
against Little Hope S10. At the start, Mink as before, took
the pole and lead; and kept it to the half, when he made a
bad break and again gave Little Hope the heat through acci-
dent.

The pools in the fifth heat were: Mink $55, Hope §20.
This was the deciding heat, and a prettier race has not been
aeen on the track this season. The horses started well to-
gether and kept neck and neck to the three-quarters. Mink
then took the lead for a short distance when Little Hope
came away and won by a length. Time 2:25.

SUMMARY.

Mink, bg, owned by H. G. Agnew, driven by Lee Shaner. 2 112 3
Little Hope, ch g, owned by T. H. , Griffin, driven by
owner 1 2 2 1 1

THE SECOND RACE.

The second race was the most interesting. The entries
were Gracie S. Melrose, Budd, Allie "Whipple and Hugh Pat-
rick.

No pools were sold on the first heat. The hjrses got away
in good order on the Becond attempt, and Allie Whipple drew
away and was leading by three lengths at the quarter, closely
followed by Gracie S. At the half Gracie S. was at the head
and going well. Under a strong pull Whipple closed upon
the stretch, but failed by a neck; Gracie S. first, Whipple
second, Melrose third. Time 2:35£.

Before the second heat Gracie S. sold favorite in the pools
at $55 against the field $12 and Whipple $5.

Gracie S. took the pole and lead from the start, and was
closely followed by Whipple and Patrick. "Whipple broke
andjPatrick came up in grand style and crossed the wire with
Gracie, mak'.ng a dead heat. Time 2:28.

Pools sold in the third heat with Gracie S. as the p.ime
favorite. She again took the lead at the start, with Patrick
on the wheels, Melrose third. Patrick broke at the hall and
fell back to fourth place.

At the three-quarters Gracie was slightly in the lead, with
Whipple gaining. Whipple broke on the stretch and Gracie
won easily, Melrose second, Whipple third. Time 2:30.

On the fourth heat there were no pools sold, as it was gen-
erally acknowledged that the chestnnt mare was far ahead of
her opponents. She took the lead at once aud kept it, with
Melrose a close pursuer up to the threo-quarters, when Pat-
rick made a good spurt and closed on the leader.

He failed to pass and Gracie won the heat and race, Patrick
second, Melrose third. Time 2:29.

SUMMARY.
Grac'e S., ch m, owned by A. Spreckels, drlv*>n by O. A.

Hickok • 1 I 1 1

Melrose, bay stud, owned by J. Hunter, driven by J. Green. 3 3 2 3
Budd, bay g, owned by CharleB Davie, driven by Charles

Davis 4 5 6 6

Allie Whipple, b g, owned by Charles Kingsley, driven by

J. A. Goldsmith 2 4 3 4

Hugh Patrick, bag g, owned by Patrick Farrel. driven by

owner 5 1 4 2

Time, 2:35}, 9.28, 2:30, 2:20.

The next event on the programme was an attempt by Sable
Wilkes to beat Brown's fonr-year-old stallion record, 2;18§.
Johnny Goldsmith drove Wilkes and lowered the record,
making 2:18.

A Remarkable Race.

Boston, Mass., October 22d. — The 2:29 pacing race, which
was concluded at Mystic Park this morning, will go on record
as one of the greatest conteslB ever sebn on any track. It
was what is known to the fraternity as a "blood" race, and
every heat was fought out in a way which told more than the
coldness of the atmosphere of the coming winter. Every
driver was after the price of the winter oats, and they con-
tinued that way to the end.

The winner was found in Billy T., a flea-bitten gray, who is
inbred Hambletonian, his sire being Aberdeen aud nis dam
Clayanna. The second-money winner was Dirigo Maid, who
ha3 now a record of 2:26^. This Bpeedy little mare is by
Dirigo; he by Hiram Drew, out of a'Knox maie. The third
was Doctor M., and the fourth was Ned Hanlan, who was
sired by Kimball Morgan, dam an unknown mare. He is the
speediest of th6 five, but a bad breaker. The fifth horse was
John S., a handsome gray, by General Withers, he by Al-
mont, his dam an Abdallah mare. These five horses will be
long remembered as making the grandest race in the history
of the turf, and one which was the most complete surprise
ever seen. It probably is the first event on record where a
horse got a heat and then, without being distanced, failed to
get a piece of the money. John S. is the instance. He won
the first heat and was well up in every heat, but failed to
again reach the wire. Billy T. won the fourth, eighth and
tenth heata; Dirigo Maid got the fifth and ninth; Doctor M.
the third and sixth, and Ned Hanlan the second and seventh,
John S. getting the first. Lexington Chief, the class winner
at Beacon, reached the wire Hrst in the fourth aDd tifth heats,
but was set back for misBing his gait, while Banks and he
were ruled out of the race for failing to get one heat in five.
Jessie was the only other starter, and waB drawn in the third
heat.

The race was started on Friday afternoon, and John S. got
the first verdict. He worked hard for the second, and was
headed by Ned Hanlan. In this heat there was an accident,
Banks getting his sulky in the way of Dirigo Maid, and set-
ting the little mare back into seventh place. Her speed in
this heat made her the favorite, for she closed up a gap of six
lengths, and did well. Doctor M. showed some of the speed
of the Beacon meeting in the third heat, and placed the mark
to his credit. In the fourth, Lexington Chief, who won at
Beacon, went a good clip, but mixed his gait and was set
back for it. He trotted all down the stietch. This heat was
opened on Saturday afternoon.

In the fifth he ran a good deal of the way, and was set back,
the heat being given, to Dirigo Maid. This sent Lexington
Chief and Banks to tLe stable.

There are now only five horses eligible to start, and the
fraternity were sorely puzzled to pick a winner. Doctor M.
opened out and won the sixth heat, pacing hie mile in 2:32£.
The seventh was half asecond slower, and fell to Ned Hanlan.
The eighth was paced in the failing light, and this alone
saved Doctor M. from being distanced, for he ran all the way
from the head of the backstretch to the wire. The heat was
given to Billy T., and the judges declared a postponement
till this morning.

Early as was the hour, "the ring" were all out to see the
finish, and the excitement ran high. Dirigo Maid was in
grand form, and she was up close to the leaders at the half-
pole, which was reached in 1:1U, and Bhe landed a winner in
2:26£, the fastest time of the race, and her future mark. This
was a new feature in the race, and was a grand clip for such
a cold morning and the heavy track. She was strongly
fancied for the next heat, but the clip had lold on her, and
Bhe could not stay with them. The Hnal heat was a horse
race, if ev«r there was one, and every inch of the road was
fought with an earnestness which Bhowed how eager they
were after the money. Billy T. carried the field to the quar-
ter in 3S seconds, to the half in 1:15, and now Ned Hanlan
and Doctor M. took a hand in, John S. being with them. At
the head of the homestretch it was anybody's race, but Billy
T. was the best tiniBher, and just managed to beat out the
black sou of Kimball Morgan by a head, wincing the money.

My-ticPabk.Medfobd, Oct. 22.-2:29 pacing class; purse $30); best
three beats in five.

BIllyT gr g oy Aberdeen 8 641423121

DirigoMald b m by Dirigo 2 728136 3 15

Doctor SI. br g by Black Prince 4 4"1 4 2 1 2 5 i 8

Ned Hanlan, blk g by Kimball Morgan 5 167751452

John S. gr e by Gen. Withers 1 236644234

Lexington Chief, Bpg S 3 5 2 3 ro

Banks.bg 7 8 8 5 6 ro

Jessie, b m 3 5 7 dr

Time by quarters:

£ i Mile.

First beat :37i l:14j 2:31

Second beat :37£ 1:13 2:27

Third heat :37 1:12 ?:27i

Fourlh beat :36 1:13J 2:31

Fifth heat :37£ 1:14$ 5:291

Sixth heat :38J 1:164 2:32j

Seventh beat _ :SB 1:16 2:33J

Eighthbeat :3HJ 1:164 2:36

Ntnthheat :364 1:114 2:26|

Tenth heat :3B 1:15 2:30

Irma, 2:24 1-2.

Dr. S. C. Swartz of Dayton, O., owner of the fine pacing
filly Irma, holder of the two-year-old record, has sent her to
California in charge of Knap McCarthy. She will go to Los
AngeleB first, and will probably be bred in the spring to one
of the leading California stallions. Mike Bowerman drove
Irma a half mile not long since in 1:03, and the Doctor saya
she can show quarters in 30 seconds. With such speed we
do not see why she should not capture the pacing record,
2:14, if sent for it.

Dr. Schwartz is now in San Francisco, and will spend the
winter on this coast in search of health. He is a prominent
business man of Dayton, Ohio, and has a number of goo^
brood mares which he has been for some years selecting, and
breeding to the best stallions in Kentucky

Strange Racing.

Eolo and Eleve, two sons of Eolus were in the bame race
at Washington the other day, and the public made the latter
a warm favorite, while the former was neglected at 5 to 1.
Eolo won in the easiest possible manner, the favorite was
never dangerous. Commenting on this, one of the owners of
Eleve said to a reporter: "Strange things happen on a race-
course. Now here are two colts that were bred by Major
Doswell, and sold by him, Eolo to Mr. Cassatt for $6,000,
and Eleve to ue for $3,000. It is commonly know* among
racing men that Eolo always beat Eleve in the their trails,
and beat him badly, yet no sooner do the colts come together
in a race than the public plunge on our horse and let Eolo
run loose. Of course Eolo won. He should have won.
We hadn't the slightest hope in the world of beating him.
There are some things about racing that nobody can under-
stand."— Republic.

Sacramento Races,

The attendance at Agricultural Park November 5th to
witness the renewal of the Sacramento Colt Stake Association's
sweepstakes for two-year-old and three-year-old pacera was
email, but considering that the day was immediately preced-
ing the Presidential election and not many from abroad
came to witness the contest, the crowd was good. Those
who were in attendance Baw one of the finest paoing races
ever seen on any track, and between two of the world's cham-
pion three-year-old pacers.

The first event of the day was for the two-year-old pacers,
foals of 1886, and the starters were N. N. Craig's Acrobat, by
Sterling, and Captpin B. E. Harris' Storoi by Tempest.
Storm won the first heat in 2;52J both colts acting very badly.
In the second heat Goldsmith appeared behind Acrobat, and
that colt changed his calling under the change of manage-
ment, for he Bettled down to business and putting his beat
firat won the heat and race in 2:37 distancing Storm.

The eecond race was the event of the day and the starters
were Yolo Maid (2:14), and Adonis {2:14}). The first named
has the world's record for three-year-old pacers, and until
yesterday had never lost a heat nor a race. Her race with
Adonis yesterday was also her firBt with that colt.

In the pools the Maid was the choice at $25 to $7, but she
was not at herself and the gelding won the race in three
straight heats in 2:15J, 2:lfiJ, 2:17£.

In the first heat Adonis made a disastrous break in the
first half and by many it was thought would be distanced,
but when he got squared away again he exhibited speed that
made the spectators present open their eyes in astonishment.
When half mile pole was reached he had closed some of the
gap, but it was thought he could never overtake the Maid, as
she had shown halves in her races in 1:04 and a quarter in
her work in 29£ seconds. The mare however here showed
conclusively that she was not herself, for Adonis overtook
her about 50 yards from home and won the heat by a neck in
2:15$. He pjced the lust half in 1:02| and the last quarter in
30 seconds — a two-minute gait The second and third heata
were easy victories for the son of Sidney. Below are the
luminaries:

Agricultural Park Coubge, Sacramento, Cal., Nov. 6, 1888— Pacing ;
Sacramento Sweepstakes, for foals of 1886; mile heats, 2 In 3.

~S. N. Craig's Acrobat by Sterling 2 1

Capt. B. L. Harris' Storm by Tempest 1 dis

Time, 2:52j, 2:37.
Rame Pay and Track — Pacing; Sacramento Sweepstakes, for foals of
1885: mile heats, 3 in 5.

Lee Shaner's Adonii by Sidney 1 1 1

J. A. Goldsmith's Yolo Maid by Alex Button 2 2 2

Time, 2:152, 2:163, 2:174-

Thanksgiving Day Ba°.es at Stockton.

The match running race to come off at Agricultural Park
on Thanksgiving Day will have five starters. The race will
be a half mile and repeat for a stake made up of the entrance
money, which ie $25 for each horse. The race will be under
the rules of the State Agricultural Society, but no admission
fee will be charged.

The entries are: "W. R. Ruggles' ch. g. Steinman (-4), by
Joe Hooker, dam Puss; D. McAfee's ch. s. Rackety Jake,
aged, by Ramidan; Frank Brown's illy {2), by Kelpie, dam
by Jo Daniels; "Walter Hersom's b. f . Lulu H. (4), by Joe
Daniels, dam by Hardwood; Mr. Bennett's b. m., by the
the Buttriok horse, a three-year-old.

Sale at San Mateo.

Mr. W. H. Howard, of San Mateo, has decided to sell his
large herd of Durham cattle and on Tuesday, Dec. 11, these
will be disposed of to the highest bidder, under the auspices
of Messrs. Rillip & Co., of this city. These are registered
cattle, selected and bred for dairy purposes, are ar_- still
further to be desired by Californian Dairymen as being al-
ready accustomed to the climate.

"Woodland Sale-

Mr. D. J. Murphy, owner of "Woodland Stock Farm, near
Milpitas, advertises in another column a great sale of desira-
ble roadsters, draught horBee, horses of all work, brood
mares, colts, fillies and some young dairy stock. The sale
is made because of limited accommodation, and to prevent
overstocking. The roadsters trace to Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.f
Nutwood, Ethan Allen, Jr., Belmont, John Nelson and
other notable sires.

The draught horses are of Clyde, S.dney, Percheron,
Norman, Shire and Suffolk ancestry. Catalogues are ready
and may be had on application to ihe auctioneer, Mr. Jas.
A. Clayton, No. 16 West Santa Clara street, San Jobo.

Mr- Matt Storn.

On Wendesday last, Mr. Matt Storn reached San Francisco,
having come on from New Jersey as soon as able to travel
after the fearful injuries received in the railroad smaBh up at
Port Jervis, N. J., when bo many valuable horses belonging
to Mr. Fred Gebhardt and others were destroyed. Mr. Storn
pulled through after having all the ribs on one side broken,
his skull fractured, legs badly bruised and being used up in
other ways. He looks thin and weak, but is game as ever,
aud when strength returns will be ready to shoulder his way
to the front again. Matt says that but for the kindness and
assiduous care of Mrs. Lily Langtrv, his life could not have
been saved. We shall present a fuller account of his experi-
ence at another time, simply improving this opportunity to
say that his friends are very glad to Bee him, and hope for
the best of luck as to his health and prospects.

Horse Dentistry.

St. Locis. October 26.— Dr. W. E. Murray, a veterinary
Burgeon, and formerly a dentist, to-day filled three decayed
teeth of a valuable horse, the third case of equinine teeth-
filling on record. The animal had sufferod terribly from
toothache, and was unable at times to eat or drink. The
operation lasted about an hour, and the horse bore the pain
without wincing, and did not have to be tied or given gas.
The operation was successful, and was witnessed by a num-
ber of dentists.

E. E. Browne, a merchant of Los Angeles, Cal., writing
to a friend apeaks of a wonderful three-year old pacing colt
he owns. He is by Del Sur, dam Newry (a full siBter to
Norfolk), and never had a harness on till Judo of this year.
On September 1st Mr. Browne, a non-profesaional, drove
him a quarter in 31 1 seconds, going the first eighth in 15
Beconds flat, and the quarter was 3* feet long at that. C. A.
Durfee, the owner of Del Sur. who gave the great Arrow bin
record of 2:14 aa a four-year old, thinks this youngster
make the fastest pacer ever foaled if be is properly h,
and don't get too much speeding this year.— Ky. Stock

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Nov. 10

A Sixty-Three Thousand Acre Estate.

It is no uncommon thing to find in thiH country large
farms which consist of several thousand acres, but these do
not embrace villages and manufacturing establishments, aDd ,
in course of time are divided up into smaller farms, the own- |
ership passing into other hands, instead of being installed as !
in Great Britain. |

An interesting description is given Of the estateB of the
Duke of Abercorn, in Ireland, embracing 63,000 acres, on i
which are nearly 2,000 tenants, as follows :

The British public hears of little but fighting between ,
landlord and teuant in Ireland, and it may be of interest to j
them to have some account of a great estate which is well i
managed, and on which— though this is by no means the ex- j
ception in this country— the most friendly relations subsist j
between the owner and tiller of the soil. Such an estate is
that of the Duke of Abercorn, situated in North Tyrone and
the adjoining part of Donegal, aud comprising 63,000 acres
in a ring fence. The property was granted by James I., at
the time of the plantation of Ulster, to Lord James Hamil-
ton, whom he created Earl of Abercorn, on condition tbat he
kept np three oastles and tbrae hundred men all armed. At
the siege of Derry two of the family fought on oppobite sides,
Claude, the fourth earl, being with the forces of James II.,
while Captain Hamilton, who afterward succeeded us sixth
earl, took part with the defenders inside the walls ; and close
to the house at Baron s Court is to be seen a huge anchor,
said to have belonged to the French war vessel Lauson, on
■which James II, embarked in Waterford Harbor after the
battle of the Boyne, " accompanied by his aide-de-camp and
kinsman, Claude, fourth Earl of Abercorn." They departed
in such a hurry that the cable was cut, and the anchor was
dragged up and presented to the late Duke, when Lord Lieu-
tenant, by the harbor commissioners 'es a mark of their re-
spect for his Grace, and as a memento of the period in which
his ancestors bore a gallant and devoted part."

The demesne, or park, at* it would be called in England, in-
cludes 5,000 acres of undulating ground, the greater part of
which is beautifully wooded, while some 1,500 acres are de-
voted to the maintenance of two home farms. The house is
a very tine one, and stands on a broad plateau, with terraces
and Italian gardens leading down to the lake. From the top
of a hill known as Bessy Bell, which rises from the demesne
to a height of over 1,300 feet, a splendid panorama of the es-
tate and surrounding country is obtained. The distant view
is fringed with mountains on every side, and no fewer than
three hundred bonfires were counted from this point on the
night of the jubilee celebration. To the east lies the Monte-
lone range, tne Clara mountaius and Lough Erne to the west,
and to the north the Donegal monntains, with the peaks of
Muckish and Errigal. At the foot of the hill on the eastern
side is situated the village of Newtownstewart, where James
II. slept the night after the raising of the siege of Deny, and
which he bnrnt nest morning. The house which he occupied
has never been rebailt, and its ruined walla form a conspic-
uous feature in the town. Further north on the banks of the
Mourne are the Sion flax spiLning mills, where Mr. Herd-
mau, a tenant of the Duke's, employs 1,400 hands, for whose
accommodation he has built a village of houses. A few miles
further on is the town of Strabane, which forms the center of
the property, and almost within a stone's throw of it, on the
other side of the river Foyle, isLifford, in Donegal, probably
the smallest couDty town in the United Kingdom, the popu-
lation numbering only about live bundled. Ardstraw, in an-
other part of the property, is the site of one of the old-
est ecclesiastical establishments in Ireland, having been the
seat of the bishopric of Derry, which was moved in the sixth
century to Maghera, and thence to Derry ; and St. Eugene, a
disciple of St. Patrick, is said to have died there. The Derg
Valley in which it is situated is famous for its large race of
men, and was one of the great battle grounds between O'Neils
and O'Donnells.

The estate lies in a One undulating country, with good
sized farms and comfortable homesteads, the haggards filled
with neat and well thatched stackB of oats and hay, and show-
ing unmistakable signs of industry. The farmers are the de-
scendants of the Scotch planters, being mostly Presbyterians,
and are a sturdy, hard-headed, independent race of men.
The crops they chiefly depend on are flax, oats, turnips and
grass, and if they could get a good price for flax and cattle
they would be well enough off. The price of the former was
a little better last year than in 18S6, being from 50s. to 55s.
per cwt. In the time of the American war, when it was as
high as £6, thev made money treely, bat they also lived np
to it, and built houses in many cbbos altogether out of pro-
portion to the size of their holdings. They are generally low
about the prospects of farming, and see no hope of a change
for the better without protection, which they seem to be in
favor of to a man. Some of them, on the other hand, say
they have been doing well enough ; that though they have to
sell their cattle low they can alBO buy them low ; and that the
price of feeding stuffs and tost of living are both much less
than they were ; though they complain that labor haB not
fallen, and indeed, that it is difficult to get laborers at all, as
most of the able-bodied men from the district are emigrating
to America, Australia and New Zealand. "If we had the
land they have in the south, " said one man, " I think we'd
do, rent and all. They have Bplendid land, and don't work
it. I've been down there," he added, " and I don't like them.
They're a different people, and I wouldn't live there for any-
thing." They also complain that the long-continued agita-
lion has affected the circulation of money, and thereby added
largely to the general depression.

The uncertainty of the future makes them shy of land pur-
chase, and they do not like the prospect of the hard and fast
rules which they anticipate would have to be adhered to un
der the state ; whereas the Duke's office is open for rent re^
ceiving every Tuesday in the year, and they can suit their
convenience as to the time of payment. One townland on
the property waB, however, sold to the tenants last June for
twenty years' purchase of the present, or judicial rentB, and
some further Bales have since been arranged. It was sug-
gested to me that they would prefer to pay a smaller yearly
installment than that provided for under Lord Ashbourne's
act, and let it be a continual charge, as they think that pos-
terity should bear some share in the burden, and that it
would be an advantage to have some control kept over the
land, with the view of preventing subdivision. Of one thing
I was assured on all Biaes, that there is no danger of the Pro-
testant farmers of the north going over to home rule. They
do not believo the country could prosper under a Parnellite
; parliament in Dublin; they fear increased taxation, and
above all they have the dread of beine ruled by Home. Tyr-
one is not a great Orange county, but I atn told the Orange-
men have increased considerably in numbers since Mr.
Gladstone's home rule proposal. "They have iucreased,"
said a big, broad-shouldered man of six feet four inches, with
i twinkle in his clear, blue eye, '■ for 1 have a way of know-
ing. '" " And they'll never be ruled by Parnell," he de-
dared, adding with another twinkle, "for I have a way of

knowing." Ninety per cent., I was told, of the property in
the diatriot belongs to loyalists, but they are in danger of be-
ing swamped by the lower orders, who are nearly all Roman
Catholics, but few of whom hold any land. The proclivities
of the farmers are liberal, but in the face of a common foe
they Bank all differences to return a unionist, and are at pres-
ent represented by Lord Ernest Hamilton.

There are 1,815 tenants on the Duke's property, about half
of whom have had judicial rents tixed, chiefly by agreement,
only one hundred and forty-one having gone into court.
There were a number of leases made in 1834, no doubt with
the object of creating votes, and of these a considerable pro-
portion are still subsisting. About one hundred expired in
1882, and there has been as yet no change in these rents,
though the tenants are now seeking an abatement. There
are also some leases made since 187U, but the Duke voluntar-
ily reduced the rents in these cases two or three years ago,
thereby anticipating the new land act. The tenant-right on
the estate has always commanded high^ums, rising to as
much as sixty years' purchase, a farm of twenty-eight statute
acres rented at £15, 4s., 5£d., having sold in 1878 for £915.
Thirty, forty and fifty years' purchase having been fre-
quently given, anything under twenty years being the excep-
tion, and the average sale of tenant right in 18S6 came to
twenty-two years* purchase. , The best feeling appears to sub-
sist between the Duke and his tenanls, though with so large
a number it would probably be too much to say that there is
no disaffection whatever.

There are eighty laborer's cottages at Baron's Court, all
well-built slated houses with two rooms and offices. The
most of them have gardens in front, and ivy or creepers on
the walls, presenting a pleasing contrast to the bare white-
washed wall of the ordinary Irish cabin. A hundred and
eighty handB are employed all the year round, the annual
labor bill coming to £6,000, or if estate management be added,
over £7,000 expended in wages. There is a clothing club for
the laborers, who have any money they put in doubled by
the Duke. An old man is still living on the estate who
remembers when "the peace was proclaimed after '98." The
whole country was illuminated, and whisky was 3d. a pint,
and there were "no gaugers." He also remembers "the old
Marquis," who used to gallop for miles through the rides and
drives of Baron's Court, but never go outside, and "always
wore his sash," or riband of the Garter.

For the benefit of the poorer classes outside the estate, who
are not so well off, a knitting industry, known as the Baron's
Court Cottage Industry, was established three or four years
ago, and has now, thanks to the unremitting energy of the
Duchess of Abercorn, attained extensive dimensions. Sev-
eral regiments, both of regulars and militia, are supplied
with socks, and there are different patterns for the guards,
rifle brigade, hussars, etc. Any orders, large or small, are
gladly received. Mra. Dickson, the steward's wife, weighs
the yarn and giveB it out, and the goodBare brought back the
following week, weighed again, and paid for. It is an
immense boon to the people during the winter months, and
they come in from a radius of ten miles to get the work,
which makes an addition to the earnings of a family varying
from 6s. to 12s. a week. They also knit gloves, shawls,
knickerbocker stockings, etc.. and are very clever at em-
broidery. Oddly enough, they can not work from patterns,
but if they are told to do a shamrock, rose, or so forth, they
bring back the device beautifully done. The Baron's Court
Cottage Industry obtained a diploma and medals at the Edin-
burgh exhibition, and the Duchess organized the collection
of Irish women's work of all kindB for the Glasgow Industrial
Exhibition.

If such a place as Baron'B Court were broken up, or the
means of expenditure seriously reduced, it is obvious that it
would be an immense loss to the wlrnle district. The Duke
resides on the estate during a great part of the year, and
takes an active interest in all that concerns its management
and the welfare of the people.

The Comiosr Horse Show.

DuriDg the last few years the Annual Horse Show at Mad-
ison Square Garden hrs been one of the moBt interesting and
successful events of each season, and its omission last year
was a matter of general regret throughout the noble army of
horse lovers in New York. There may have been special
reasons that made the last show, that of 1886, less of ? suc-
cess than its predecessors; but the causes are now old stories
that are best forgotten. The show this year is certain to be
worthy the city where it is to be held and the great interest
whioh supports it.

The list of entries far exceeds, in all respects, anything
ever before obtained. Each one of the numerous classes has
rilled handsomely, and in many of them the competition will
be remarkably strong. A blue ribbon taken at these showB
has alwavs been a very highly prized honor, and stampB its
winner with first class excellence in his grade, but those that
are so decorated this your must be of very exalted merit,
judging from the quality of the entries. This remark ap-
plies to all the classes, from the bluest blooded thorough-
breds to the most elephantine draught horses, but it is es-
pecially true of the trotters.

Among these last the competition for stallions, to be shown
with four of their get, has almost been the foremost in in-
terest, and thirty good ones will be shown at the trial. There
will be Don Cossack, the famous Illinois sire and the winner
of innumerable prizes in this cUsb, who will support the
claims of the Caton Stock Farm. The Village Farm will send
Mambrino King, almost invincible in Buch oonteats, and
Hamlin's Almont Jr., the sire of Belle Hamlin, 2:13£. From
the stud of that veteran breeder Robert Steel of Philadelphia
will come Epaulet, 2:19, whose blind eyes will never again
look upon the track where he once promised to reign supreme.
Mr. A. B. Darling's fine horse Starlight, that has achieved
greatness in the last few years through the performances of
his fleet footed offspring, will be there. There will be Macy,
a splendid son of George Wilkes, and last, but by no meanB
least, there will be Mr. E. Cadugan's noble horse Bayonne
Prince, himself a great race horse. Each of these grand stal-
lions will be shown with four of his get, presumably of the
best of his get, and this exhibition alone should crowd the
garden to its uttermost.

All these animals will also contest in the olass for stallions,
4 years old and over, and in addition there will be Mf . A. A.
Bonner's recent pnrahaBe, Yolnier, by Gambetta, dam Ulster
Qneen, by flambletonian, and tbat good horse Tariff, by
Clarion Chief, dam Lillian, by Favorite.

Among the young stallion classes are entered Cbinies, by
Electioneer, out of Beautiful Bells, by The Moor. Theaslute
horseman, Mr C. J. Hamlin, paid a great price for thisfellow
when he was a baby, and he will be inspected with uncom-
mon interest as odo of the most promising sons of the great
Electioneer and of the famous mare that produced Hindoo
Hose, St. Bel and Bell Boy.

Among the three-year-old colts will be Nominee, whose
breeding merits special attention. He is by Stranger, out of
Sapphire, by Jay Gould, and Sapphire's dam was Lucy,
2:18;}, by George M. Patchen. Stranger is a son of General
Washington, dam Goldsmith Maid, 2:14, the most successful
trotter the world has ever seen. Genera) "Washington 1b by
General Knox, dam Lady Thorn, 2:18J. by Mambrino Chief.
If there is any Buch thing as hereditary speed, surely Nomi-
nee should be a world beater, and there are few people inter-
ested m the breeding of trotters that will miss this opportun-
ity of examining him.

The class for standard bred trotterB is very strong and in-
cludes such notable performers on the turf as J. B. Thomas,
2:184; Spofford, winner of the great $10,000 purse at Hart-
ford last month; Clara, by Leland, a stable companion of
Spofford; the beautiful and speedy mares Queen "Wilkes and
Corona and a number of others.

The class for brood mares with foal at the foot has seven
fine entries, and the roadster class, rig and appointments to
be considered, will also be a spirited contest. Among the
entries in this last class are Mr. Alfred de Cordova's fine
mare Sentress, Mr. A. B. Darling's Starletta and a Kentucky
Prince, entered by Mr. Frank Ferguson, who has twice car-
ried off the blue ribbon in this competition.

The judges for the trotting classes will be Messrs. Albert
C. Hall, J. W. Ogden and Cortland D. Moss. They are all
deeply versed in horse lore, and no owner need fear to miBt
his pretentions or those of his horse to their judgment.

A Track Reminiscence,

The Canadian Sportsman tells the following reminiscence
of how Black Cloud defeated Jerome Eddy at Buffalo in
1882; It says: "Black Cloud figured in one of the greatest
races I ever saw," said a Detroit patron of the turf at the
Cadillac recently. "I remember when the old horse was
brought here. He was shipped to George VoorhiB for train-
ing, and I was down at the depot when he landed. I never
saw a more thoroughly disgusted mau in my life. The horse
was one of the most disreputable specimens of the equine
family I ever saw. His tail was rubbed bare, his hoofs were
grown all out of shape and his hair was long enough to
shear. You'd no more take him fora trotter than you'd take
a turkey gobbler for a singing bird. George's first idea was
to ship him back, but the owner was a personal friend and
he concluded to find out what there was in the old horse.
Everybody who knows anything about turf matters will re-
member the old fellow as a corker and a bonanza.

"His great race, in my estimation, was over the Buffalo
course in 1882. I was down there with a lot of other De-
troiters, and naturally disposed to back the horse that hailed
from Detroit. Jerome Eddy was pitted against Black Cloud,
and booked to win, if it lay in his power. The reputation of
the Owosso Stable was at stake, and so anxious were the
friends of the Michigan stallion to carry off the honors, that
they tried hard to fix: Voorhis. He could have had as much as
the money at stake and draw on the pool box, but George
vowed that a well-stocked farm would be no temption, and
that he'd show them blood on the moon before the deciding
heat was trotted.

"Excitement ran high, and when Eddy was selling at 100
to 80 against Black Cloud. I made some investments on the
Cloud. I told Voorhis about it, and he told me in good stiff
Anglo-Saxon that I was a blanked fool. Eddy waB a great
horse, and Black Cloud had been trotting some very hard
races that left him with bad feet and legs. That put me to
my stumps, but I was just stubborn enough not to hedge.

"The first heat came off, and it was a guarantee that the
race would be a great one. Black Clond had everything his
own way clear around to the draw gates, and then he went
into the air, nobody can tell why, you know. Geoige may
have loosened the reins on him too suddenly, drawn them
in with too much force, or the horse may have stepped into
a hole. As it was, Eddy was driven out in 2:16i, and the
crowd went wild.

"I walked down to the stall and George looked like a
thunder cloud. He was ordering the rubbers around like an
overseer, and telling them just what to do for the old fellow's
legs. I wanted to talk to him, but had to nit him just right,
so I proposed a walk up to the club house and a mild indul-
gence. He accepted, and then I asked:

"George, what about this race?"

"I don't know. That Eddy's a screamer. I want to get
along side of him again before I make up my mind."

"They trotted the second heat, and old Black Cloud gathered
it in. I walked down to the stall again. There was George,
looking as big as fonr aces, aud having the horse put in
shape to trot for a man's life.

' 'What do you think now, George ?"

"Can't tell yet. There's a blanked sight more in the old
fellow than I thought there was. Bat don't bet yet.

"I kept my roll in my pocket; but it burnt me. The Eddy
men were doing some tall chinning, and I was itching to call
them down.

"When they warmed up for the third heat, 'even the judges
were excited, and pool buyers didn't know which way to
jump. They got off together, and you never saw a double
team stay closer together. Black Cloud ntayed like a shadow
and they shot under the ^ire together. It was a dead heat.
Then the backers of the Owosso horse got dead crazy. They
were satisfied that he conld outstay the old horse and were
giving odds of §100 to $15. Did I take them? Well, ask
George. I went to the stable again and told him what waB
going on. His eyes were snapping and he was beginning to
think that nobody's horse could beat his. He was advanced
in years, but he was bred np in "g," and was acting like a
Btayer. George pnlled out the nucleus of a national bank
'and told me to go the pile. I did, and put as much more for
myself, with a sinking of the heart that I didn't have more.

The fourth heat, like all the others, was for blood, and bo
evenly was it contested that the judges could only declare it
a dead heat.

"The Eddy forces were more jubilant than ever, counting
on the lasting qualities of their horse, and I waB just confident
enough to draw for more boodle and accept the odds as fast
as they came. Before it was time to ring op another heat it
came on dark and the race was postponed. Next morning
Old Black Cloud was limbered up, had more life than a three-
year-old and took three straight heats without tnrniug a hair.

"We took home an ordinary wagon load of money, and
I've always said Voorhis made the finest display of judg-
ment in that contest that I ever saw on a horBe track."

From present indications it would seem thot the project to
hold the forthcoming turf congress at the St. James Hotel, in
New Tori: City, will lizzie out and the Westerners will go to
New Orleans to hold their conclave instead. The president
of the Kentucky Association and the Latonia Jockey club
objeot to going to New York unless the Eastern association
show adisposition to confer with the Western olubs.

1888

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CATTLE.

Trite Remarks on making' the Dairy Profita-
ble.

While there is very little new in dairy literature, there is a
great deal of what has been aaid that could be put to profita-
ble use by thousands of dairymen all over the country.
Dairymen, like thousands of others, get into common ways
of doing thidgs, and if they can make thing3 come out even,
they continue along in the same old way and expect to until
they die. Why men will mlik cows year after year that
only retnrn them §30 per head, wheu other men near them
will get S60 per head from apparantly no better cows, passes
all comprehension. Men will stand about on one foot, and
argue by the hour againBt cooperative creameries and sell
butter at 8 to 10 cents par pound less than, the cream would
bring if sent to Mr. Talbott's creamery, and no work about
it. I know it it human nature to fight progress, and de-
nounce all improvement in stock or crops as "blasted lying,"
but it don't always pay to indulge in very much of it.

It would seem as though everybody would be on the look-
out for every dollar he could lay his hands on honestly.
What sin is it for a dairyman to get better cows, feed them
more intelligently, and to a specific purpose, and make a
little better butter and sell it at first market prices? and if he
does bo, why should the average dairymen all set their
tongues wagging, and besides doubting hiB words as to in-
come, point him out as a candidate for bankruptcy? Why
should they not see that the expenditure of thought, and a
belter cow, with an intelligent system of feeding, doubles
the income of the dairy with only a fraction additional cost
in outlay? Why will men in Portage county stand and dis-
pute facts, when before their eyes they see Frank Blair of
Mantua, with the same farm, adding a silo each year; and
yet another 30 cows, until now he furnishes more milk to the
Cleveland shipping trade than his neighbors combined. Does
it Day him, and if it does not, why does he launch out larger
each year and continue to pay all demands upon him
promptly?

The Ten Commandments were given to the people some
thousand years ago for their moral advaucement, and the
Sermon on the Mount is nearly 2,000 years old; and still it is
hard work for nearly more than half of the people of civiliza-
tion to give them more than casual observance. If the pass-
age of the oleotnargerine law, two years ago, has not worked
a revolution in dairying, the total abolition of the one, and
the elevation of the dairy and its methods to perfection at the
same time, the advice to repeal the oleo laws because the
realization of perfect work has not been accomplished, would
tind a parallel in asking for a suspension of the Ten Com-
mandment?, and the Sermon on the Mount, because perfect
obedience has not been secured in regard to them. That
better farm butter should be made in many instances is very
true, but that neglect and ignorance on the part of the dairy-
men are excuses why we should allow a retnrn of the whole-
sale and retail swindling in bogus dairy goods, is far from
good logic. The only true course is to insist upon education,
and a plan of instruction for the one to develop better things,
and the holding of the other class in strict obedience to the
law. The dairyman is obliged to sell his butter for what its
merits stamp it. The bogus dealer should have no superior
right, and should sell his product for just what it is, as ren-
dered refuse grease, which never was and never can be made
into butter. — Vam, in Ohio Farmer.

Water in Butter.

But it is the duty of the farmer, his duty to himself, to
improve his cattle by some means. The farmer is conducting
his business to make money, and if he does the best he can
he does not make more than be can conveniently take care
of. But if he neglects the profits from stock raising, he
throws away the most profitable branch of his business.
There is money in good stock. People who go into the
business intelligently and conduct it intelligently do well.
Therefore the first thing that a farmer whose stock is below
standard should do is to breed it up. If he has the means
to buy a thoroughbred bull, buy it. If he cannot buy a
thoroughbred, get a grade. That will likely prove to be a
great improvement upon common stook. But a very simple
and easy way by which a thoroughbred bull can be procured
is for the farmers of a neighborhood to club together and get
one. A good animal could thus be got at very small in-
dividual expense, and the results ?/ould be grand. If men
can be brought to consider this matter as its importance de-
mands, we shall not be so slow in breeding up our cattle ;
and as rapidly as we seem to be doing this, taking the entire
country together, we are progressing slowly. In some
sections of tbe country nothing is found but scrub stock,
though there may be abundant evidence of general enter-
prise and thrift in other directions.

Stilton Cheese.

Some buyers of very good-looking and well-flavored butter
complain that it is too salt, while the maker insists that it
has not been oversalted. The same buyers say that a slice
or print of the butter left exposed in a warm room will in two
or three days become thickly incrusted with salt, which may
be scaled of, leaving the butter still quite salt enough. That
is true, too, and yec the maker may not have spoken falsely
in regard to oversaliiug— that u, if the old standard of an
ounce to the pound is not so regarded. But let the pur-
chaser weigh tbe print or slice carefully before exposing to
the air, and then after a few days, without removing the Bait
coating which has appeared, weigh it again. He will tin-
that it has decreased ten or even fifteen per cent, in weight.
How is this? Simply a dairyman's trick of adulterating his
butter with water. To this adulterated or extended butter
he adds tbe usual weight of salt per pound, making it per-
ceptibly too salt, even to those who are accustomed to salt
batter- Iu the warm room the water comes to the surface
and is evaporated, leaving the objectionable incrustation. —

Rural JVtw Yorker.

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The Pure-Bred Sire.

One thing that stands in the way of a rapid improvement
of our cattle is the difficulty of owners of very small herds
getting a thorough-bred bull. The difficulty is more imagi-
nary than real, bat that makes no difference. The result is
tbe same. The small farmer with a few cows cannot see his
way clear always to purchase a thoroughbred bull, and so he
goes on, year after year, breeding poor stock to his financial
injury ' There is ooly one way to look at this matter and
that is to consider whether cattle that are worth a hundred
dollars a bead are not much better than those that are worth
not more than half that amount ; whether a cow that will
produce two or three times more milk and butter tban the
one we have it not very desirable ; and if these questions are
answered in the affirmative, and of course they must be,
the question arises, whether a thoroughbred bull will not
Boon pay for himself, and leave a handseme profit, by pro-
ducing such stock. It often seems to be forgotten that there
are low priced thoroughbreds. It would seem as if many
never got it into their heads that there are bulls sold under
the thousands, and indeed young bulls under the hundreds,
They may not be and are not as desirable as some famous
bull whose reputation is sufficiently established to make bim
a very desirable sire. But they are good bulls, and when we
cannot get the very best, we had better take what we can get.
Then there is still another view of the matter. A bull of
great reputation might not be able to pay for himself on a
small farm, while a bull of less reputation, though perhaps
equally as good, would. The reputation of the animal often
makes him exceedingly valuable at the head of a professional
breeder's herd, though really he may not be any better than
a lower priced animal. The owner of a few cows may not
want, and probably would not want, to advertise himself
through the possession of a noted bull. He probably would
simply desire to improve his stock for h;s own use. Now
such a man will ordinarily find no difficulty in securing a
Dull Ti*bin his means, and would find the purchase very
jrofitabte. At almost every sale animals are knocked off at
irices which even the opponents of high prices would call
sasonable.

A description of the method followed by Mr. Thomas Nut-
tall, a celebrated maker of prime Stilton cheese, is given in
English exchanges as follows:

The milker is emptied into a large strainer, from which it
passes into the cheese tub, fourteen feet long by four feet
wide, made of wood lined with tin aud capable of holding
6,000 gallons. By means of steam or cold water the temper-
ature of the milk is brought to 70 deg. Fahrenheit, space
having been left been the wood and tin to admit either. Then
the rennet made from green cured skin, eleveu ounces to ten
gallons of water, is added and thoroughly mixed with the
milk, which curdles in about one hour and thirty minutes.
Next four persons remove the mass of curd with shallow tin
bowls, into cloths, which are placed iu tin drainers six by two
byooe-half feet. Iron bars are fastened across these at inter-
vals of one end one-half feet to hold the sides of tbe cloths.
Two of these drainers are placed in a frame two feet apart,
one above the other, when the full frame is removed to make
room for an empty one, the whole tub being emptied in about
twenty-tive minutes. The cleaning of the tub and utensils is
done chiefly with steam, obtained from a boiler which works
a five horse power steam engine, used to pump the water
from a well to a reservoir on the top of the building, and to
heat the rooms, grind the curd, etc. The cloths containing
the curd are loosely tied by the four corners allowing the
whey to separate partially for one hour, when the taps of
the drainers are turned and the whey is drained off altogether.
Then the cloths are tightened and placed close together on a
large drainer of about the same size as the cheese tub, in
which they remain twelve hours.

The cloths are again tightened and the curd placed in
other coolers. After a while the cloths are removed, the
curd is cut up, and in eighteen hours it is coarsely ground.
The morning's and evening's curd are thoroughly mixed with
one another, and with tine salt in a proportion of one to six-
ty. The mass is then put into tin hoops with perforated
sides, twelve inches deep by eight inches in diameter, and
the filled hoops are arranged on shelves in a brick-floored
room of 65 deg. Fahrenheit. In six daj'S the whey will have
run off and the cheeses are then removed from the hoops and
taken to the binding-room. Here they are shaped with a
knife and strong calico bandages pinned around them daily
for twelve days, when they get firm and are removed to dry-
ing-rooms of 65 dog. Fahrenheit. The cooling is effected by
means of water trickling from a perforated pipe, and the heat-
ing by ste.im-pipes. Ten pounds of curd placed in the hocps
produce five pounds of t heese. Stilton cheese is made twice
a day from new sweet milk from the cow, but without the
addition of extra cream, as Borne people seem to think. If
one thing requires greater care than another, it is the con-
stant and precise regulation of the temperature, and the
avoidance of waste during the various stages of manufac-
ture.

Cure for a Bad Habit.

Ayrshire Cattle.

Somewhat similar to the improved Shorthorn, considerable
obscurity rest3 on the origin of Ayrshire cattle. They came
to be recognized as a distinct breed in the country that bears
their name about the year 1750, and continued to be gradu-
ally improved. They seem to have been developed from the
natural cattle of Ayrshire by being crossed with other breeds,
supposed to be the Alderney Teeswater, but Shorthorn and
West Highland are also mentioned as having tended to their
improvement. The Ayrshire cattle have been long celebrated
for their milking properties, and they are not excelled in
that respect by any other breed of cattle in the British Isles,
though the quality may not be so rich as that of some other
breeds, as the Jersey and the West Highland. They have
a hardy constitution adapted to a poor Boil, thriving where
some of the other bieeds would scarcely live. The average
milk yield may be considered to be about 550 gallons, but
where forced feeding is given and the milk sold sweet, the
average may be put at 600 gallons, but in cows grazed on
poor hard land the yield may amount to barely 400 gallons.
On the average the annual yield of butter may be put at

j 220 to 240 pounds depending on the feeding. — Farming

\ World. •

The Highway Cow.
Few objects are more to be pitied than the highway cow.
Her fare is scanty, and her lot hardship and abuse. She
mnst steal or starve, and her look shows that she is con-
scious of being a thief. Her owner cares little for her, and
by all others she is hated. Her food and treatment being
what they are, she cannot be profitable to any one, and to
the owners of land in her vicinity she is a source of vexation and
loss. Why she exiBts no one can tell, for if it were not for her
three-fourths of the fencing now required would not be needed ;
this saving would pay for good pasture for her, not to speak
of the cessation of damage to crops. The principle which
allows her to exist is wrong; it is contrary to that which once
prevailed in the Eoalish law; it requires all landholders to
fence all other men's cattle out, instead of his own iu. The
law is wrong, not the highway cow. Hence do not abuse
her. thnngh she is exasperating- When she has eaten off all
your cabbage, destroyed bnshels of your ripening wheat, do
not put the dog an her, and club her unmercifully when yon
get her in a corner, but make a sturdy resolve that you will
vote against animalB rnnning at large. Here as elsewhere
prevention is better than cure. — American Agriculturist.

To prevent cows from jumping, says Mr. J. M. Stan-
brough, cut the lower eye-lashes off close and turn your cow
loose, and see if Bhe will attempt to jump. I have had some
little experience; it seems that long hair immediately above
and below the eye regulates the sight, hence with the lower
lashes cut close a low fence looks high, and vice versa with
the upper ones cut close a high fence looks low. There is an
old adage that good fences make good Btock, and good
stook makeB good neighbors, and the reverse, bad fences
make bad stock, bad neighbors.

Notes.

Great Britain is the heaviest purchaser of American beef
and cattle among foreign buyers. This year to August 31st,
she took §5,156,750 worth of fresh beef, an increare of almost
$2,000,000 over 1887 for the same time. Of cattle on the
hoof she bought in the same period of the United States of
the value of 59,194,222, which exceeds last year's purchases
by $3,296,308. These figures indicate that our export trade
in beef and cattle is rapidly increasing, and if continued will
no doubt have an important bearing upon cattle prices, af-
fecting them for the better, provided the huge monopoly that
fattens at Chicago can be checked in its career of absorption
of ail the vitality belonging to the live stock industry of the
country.

The many facts which have come to light recently showing
how BhamelesB and unscrupulous are the dressed beef men in
running into their abattoirs diseased cattte which subse-
quently are sent over the country as refrigerated beef to be
eaten by the people as healthy food, has caused the live stock
commissioners of Illinois to take the most stringent meas-
ures to prevent the iniquitous practices in connection with
the slaughtering of cattle, sheep and hogs by the great beef
operators. The horrors of the packeries of Chicago in par-
ticular will be set forth at the St. Louis meeting of cattlemen
and bntchers, and the most efficient laws to correct the evils
now attached to the killing of diseased animals and sale of
the meat thereof must result, when the people understand
how largely the dressed beef houses have sold diseased meats
which have been consumed as a healthy product.

The consumption of beef in the United States is rapidly
increasing, it taking precedence over all other kinds of meat
foods. The necessity, then, was never more urgent than at
present to see that only healthy beef goes to the consumers'
tables. Jn the Tevulsion which has come to bo many people
the paBt six months over thh revelations made as to the qual-
itv of beef which the meat concerns allow to be sent out from
their refrigerators, the moBt strenuous endeavoas should be
made by cattle growers in particular, to correct the evils
which are hurting their industry, and they should see to it
that nothing but sound and healthy beef can be offered for
sale in the retail markets. Once let it be known that un-
scrupulous dealers have not the power to offer deceased
beef for sale, the consumption of meat will be greatly in-
creased and the golden days of profit to the cattle producer
will return.

Those editors, papers and writers who assume that the
oleomargarine law should be repealed because its passage
and execution has not induced ignorant farmers, and farm-
er's wives, who make the bulk of the butter of the country
to make it better, and as good as gilt-edged creamery, are
asking too much — asking an impossibility at the hands of
the people who cannot progress fast enough to produce
tbe finest article of all they make. It would be just as con-
sistent for the above-named writers to call fur the abrogation
of the whole scheme of salvation through good works and
faith, because so many people of the world do not believe in
the theories of the Christian religion. They assume the law
was passed to induce poor butter makers to make better but-
ter; whereas it was passed to anest men in black-hearted
swindling; and to compel them to sell their products for just
what they are. There is no law that can compel a fool man
or woman to know more; but they can be slowly educated to
do better, by seeing what poor returns they get for just as
good milk as their neighbors make. Because they do not
learn faster is no reason why a rascal should be allowed to
swindle us. — Hoard's Dairyman.

The advice that a cow has seen her best days at about
eight years I think a mistake, i. e., a dairy cow; but a com-
bined cow must go sooner than that, or else her beef is not
sold at profit. The profitable cow is one that grows better
by using as a dairy animal. A good cow continually
increases her capacity for milk-giving. The milk glands and
the mechanism of milk elaboration grows stronger for years,
and many of my most profitable cows have been more than a
dozen years old. "Old Blue," IS years old this summer, has
been going as high as 45 pounds of milk per day, and a
known 10 pounds of butter p9r week besides the oream for
coffee. These vigorous cows, if mated with a sire from a
milking strain, can be depended upon to transmit their qual-
ities to their heifers, and if the dairyman knows how to
feed and care for these heifers, aud will feed them in the
direction of cows, instead of steers, each generation of such
stock will show improvement, and soon come to have fixity
of type, and power of transmittal that will make dairying a
profitable industry, instead of a sort of make-shift between
poverty and fair compensation. — Ex.

Johnson grass {sorghum halapense) is one of the best, if
not the best, hay grasses in the southern states on rich, well-
drained land. Cut at the right time it is eaten greedily by
cattle, horses and mules, and will rank with good timothy
hay in value. This grass does not thrive on poor or wet
land, nor will it stand close grazing. It will cootinue to pro-
duce heavy crops of hay on good land if fertilized and the
surface soil partially broken or sacrificed sufficiently to cut
the roots of the grass every other year, This grass spreads
readily and grows from either seed or root cuttings. Stock
eating tbe ripened heads will spread the grass wherever they
leave their dioppings. After getting a foothold it grows with
such luxuriance and vigor that It is not possible to extermin-
ate it with ordinary cultivation, or to keep it from spreading;
hence the cotton planter considers it one of the worst pests
he can have on his place. Thn writer has not found it diffi-
cult to subdue this grass, even when well set, sufficently to
grow corn, nor doee it interfere with the graiu crops. In the
Gulf States, on land adapted to it, Johnson grass will yield
three and four tons of hay per annum per acre in two ci
tings. It is doubtful, however, if this grass will be ;
high value outside of the southern tier of states. Prof. H
ton, of Kansas agricultural college, reports it of no vali
Manhattan. — Breeder's Gazette.

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NOVEMBER 15th.

Trotting Association, Pacific Coast.

Too soon, perhapB, while the smoke of the big battle is
still hanging dense in the air for men to consider things
of minor importance, and still no harm will be done by
keeping in sight what to many is of great monetary
interest. That the government will be properly con-
ducted, whichever of the great parties has control of the
executive and houses of Congrtss, is beyond question,
especially when the line dividing them is so attenuated
that only partisans magnify it into a big cable.

The horse interest of this coast is already one of mag-
nitude, and is increasing with a rapidity which gives
promise of startling proportions in the not distant future.
Trotting interests are more general than that pertaining
to the turf proper, as in addition to the large breeding
establishments there are hundreds, it may reasonably be
said thousands, who are engaged in breeding, horses for
harness work, and with an eye to form and speed the
best adapted for use on the track and road. As a rule
the breeding of race-horses is confined to stud farmB
which are expressly arranged for that branch of equine
culture and developement.

At a rough estimate Rancho Del Paso, Rancho Del
Rio, Palo Alto and Santa Anita produce nine-tenths of
all the thoroughbred foals dropped in California, where-
as in the trotting division a large majority must be cred-
ted to the smaller places. For instance, in the Occident
stakes, which closed the first of last January, there are
nineteen subscribers and a very small proportion of
breeders make engagements for their colts at so early an
age. With what may be termed a community of inter-
ests, extending from San Diego to British Columbia, and
from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, it seems
that there should be no lack of appreciation of the
importance of the object. There is far more to do than
the establishment of a society with kindred powers to tl«
American and National Trotting Association.

Should the American adopt a rule which will be acted
upon at the coming convention, granting the Pacific

Board full power to act without appeal from its decisions,
a great deal of trouble will be saved. And at less
expense as in that case the cost of membership would be
smaller than if the whole machinery had to be obtained.
Iq that case the government of races would be provided
for without further work, but the scheme we have in,
view will reach beyond track management and cognate
affairs. A co-operation society in which individual inter-
ests are better taken care of than would be possible to
accomplish by individual effort.

Dr. BowhuTs Answer.

"We fully realized the hardness of the stent when Dr.
Bowhill was asked to explain why the "exception to the
rule" in the case of Antevolo, should be accepted as pre-
cluding like treatment being also successful hereafter?
"We are much gratified by the Doctor's prompt return to
the request; and also well pleased to learn that the same,
or nearly the same course resulted favorably in the case
instanced. Professor "William's smile must have been
significant, and as he pronounced "that this was the best
•are he ever effected," neither "luck" or "obstinacy"
could be credited with "coming to the rescue."

The counter exception which Dr. Bowhill calls our
attention to, instanced by LUlie Stanley, is not so hard
to answer, that being that the tendon recovered its tone
from the long rest which the firing-iron and blistering
rendered imperative. Were the actual cautery a specific
for sprains of tendons and ligaments there should be
cases of cures effected without long periods of rest. The
burning, if not done on purpose could be cured in a com-
paratively short time, but the trouble is that there are
two ailments to conquer in place of one. We will not
attempt to dispute the dogma that two violent inflam-
mations cannot exist in such close proximity as the ten-
don and outer skin bear to each other, but in order to be
logical we shohld not wait "until all signs of fever dis-
appeared from the limb," but rather apply "a blister or
actual oautery" at once. The old theory that cauteriza-
tion formed a permanent bandage, we understand does
not prevail at the present time, therefore there must be
other reasons for employing the "most potential remedy
known to veterinary science." But it is ^not our pur-
pose to enter into a discussion in regard to the propriety
of firing for sprains of tendons and ligaments, the inten-
tion being to attract attention to a milder course.

That the milder has been marvellously effective in the
case of Antevolo every person who realizes the magni-
tude of the injury must admit, and now that a somewhat
analagous case is presented in that which Dr. Bowhill
noted, it seems as though due -weight must be accorded
the simpler plan. While Prof. Williams may have been
so firmly wedded to the potentiality of the heated iron
as to ascribe to Dame Fortune the "best cure" he ever
•ffected, and though it may be neatly as difficult for his
pupils to eradicate impressions imbibed from listening to
lectures delivered by the ablest professor of the Royal
College, still with two such examples heterodoxy may be
condoned.

We tender our sincere thanks to Dr. Bowhill for the
answer returned, and the obligation is greatly height-
ened by the information that Antevolo was not the only
example. As has been stated before, the disappointment
following the injury has been partially overcome by the
knowledge obtained, and the further proof will add to
the value of the lesson. If our understanding be correct
the treatment of the flexor tendon in the illustration pre-
sented by Prof. Williams was nearly similar to that
described heretofore. Taking for granted that the
"cotton wool" was held in place by a bandage, and that
the diluted methylated spirit had something of the same
effect as the lotion, embrocation soda, borax and alum,
and the two may be termed identical.

Editor Breeder & Sportsman. — In your issue of Nov. 3d,
on Sprain of Suspensory Ligament, you call upon me to
state why I consider your success in trotting Antevolo in the
National an exception to the rule, considering the injury to
hiB limb. You have set a very difficult problem for me to
solve, and one I do not expect to explain satisfactorily, be-
cause, as you are well aware, you took desperate chances
when you started your horse.

It is first necessary to consider the function of the super-
ior sesamoidean or suspensory ligament, which is to keep
the sesamoids (or small bones situated at the back of the fet-
lock joint) in their position and to prevent their descent in
the same way as the inferior suspensory ligament prevents
their ascent, during the movement of the tendons, and also
by keeping the sesamoids firmly pressed against the
fetlock joints it forms a brace or stay, which prevents over-
extension of the fetlock and elevation of the toe, to which
there is always a tendenoy from the pressure of the animal's
weight. Having enlarged sufficiently upon the function of
this ligament, it is now necessary to consider the lesions
of this ligament. They are of two kinds:

First — An inflamed condition arising from Blight causes,
and second Rupture — partial or complete — from violent
ones. To the first foim of thiB classification belongs the
lesion on Antevotn'H near hind leg. In referring to my class
notts I find thatPrincipal Williams says: "When occuring in
the hind limbs it mHy Le merely an injury to one of the bilur-
cations." This injury to Antevolo occured at the external
bifurcation; the bifurcation being the weakest part of the
ligament. The marks of the lesion remain in the shape of a

thickening, which may be felt close to the cannon bone or
upon any part of the course of the ligament.

Concerning the treatment of the lesion: any veterinary
surgeon would recommend rest, with hot or cold applications
until all signs of fever disappeared from the limb, and then a
blister or actual cautery, and at least six months rest. I
would prefer twelve months.

On referring to my class notes I find Williams records a
case somewhat analogous to Antevolo's, but the lesion was in
the flexor tendons and treated as follows: put on a high
heeled Bhoe to bring parts in a state of repose, and used the
following lotion, one part of Methylated spirits to four of
water, applied with cotton wool; and I distinctly remember
the old gentleman stating, with a smile, that this was the
best cure he ever effected. The Bmile, no doubt, was at the
simplicity of the treatment, the Professor being a strong sup-
porter of actual cautery. Now it is well known that Ante-
volo was carefully nursed and handled like a child, and I
think that this has a good deal to do with your success. In
a like manner the success of Lily Stanley, doing Buch good
work, is due to the careful nursing and handling of Orrin
Hickok, because when I fired her a year ago I never expected
to see her trot six heats as she did two weeks ago; but it
only shows that in careful hands great results may some-
times be obtained; and as you are antagonistic to the use of
the actual cautery, having many times told me you never
saw any good come of it, I have only to ask you to note this
exception which can only be explained by the fact that the
limb was carefully handled, as was ateo that of Antevolo, but
in Antevolo's ease there is not the slightest doubt but that
luck and your Scotch obstinacy came to the rescue.

Thos. Bowhill, V. R. C. 8.

Pool Selling.

We are gratified to learn that there has been a cousol- -
idation of the pooling interesto of J. N. Killip aad S..
B. Whitehead & Co., under the latter title. Heretofore
there has been a good deal of bitter feeling which had
its origin in rival claimants for pooling privileges, and
estrangements which were of no benefit to anyone foL
lowed, causing a deal of trouble. Both are well known,
and as it is the intention to give liberal terms to those
who desire thdir services, the consumation will meet the
approval of all who are interested. Thoroughly posted in .
everything pertaining to the business, competent, strictly
honest, no better auctioneers in any country, we feel
more than pleased over the arrangement. This feeling
will be shared by all who have .general interests de-
pending at heart.

The Two Peacocks.

There have been inquiries at various times regarding -
the blood of Peacock and we have been puzzled at the
answers received from old-timers who were questioned in
relation to the horse. One respondent would reply that-,
he was thoroughbred, or at least highly-bred, while an
other would be equally confident that he was a coach-
horse, another that he was of heavy draft breeding.
The explanation of these contradictory statements we
have found in a list of premiums of the California State
Agricultural Society, held at the Mission Dolores on the
7th of October, 1854, published in the Spirit of that year.
Under the head of

IMPORTED OR AMERICAN STAXLIOXS.

First Prize — I. C. Woods for chestnut stallion Pea-
cock, by Grey Eagle, raised in Kentucky, §50.

Second Prize— D. W. C. Thompson for bay stallion
Sir Charles, by Shakespeare, dam by Pathfinder, raised
in Kentucky, S40.

Third Prize— J. H. Mallett for bay stallion Peacock,
imported from England, pedigree unknown, S30.

Fall Race Meeting-

To-day, Saturday, November 10th, the Fall meeting
of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association will be
inaugurated. Everythiug points to a grand success.
The stalls are filled with the foremost horses of the
Coast, and the stables of Messrs. Haggiu, Winters, Bald-
win, Appleby, W. H. Babb, W. L. Whitmore, W. M.
Murry, T. G. Jones, W. T. Kelly, Frank De Poister
Starkey and Allison, and Smith & Howard will partici-
pate. "No end to the horses" we heard an enthusiastic
devotee of the turf exclaim. "Far too many" was the
response of another who claimed that he did Dot know
where to place his money when there were so many
chances to upset his best laid schemes. He has a pen-
chant for backing favorites, but when thero were so
many outsiders, he was fearful that knowledge was of
little avail That which means tribulation from his
point of view is a token of good sport for spectators, and
even those who like to have something at issue to inten-
sify the enjoyment in witnessiug a hotly contested race
will be better pleased that "picking the winner" is
more difficult to accomplish. Four races on the opening
day with such a long list of names as were published in
this paper of the 20th ult., insure largo fields in all of
them, and as we were never emulous of obtaining the
honor of a turf prophet, prefer to let others do the vati-
cinations.

With plenty of contestants and these of a high class
the weather and course favorable, and what more can be
desired r1 So far as can be foretold the weather for the
opening at least, will be all that can be desired. The

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north wind which prevailed on Wednesday was met by a
genial breeze from the south, and Thursday was as
lovely as the most fastidious could ask the climatic condi-
tions to be. "Gloomy November " may apply to coun-
tries where cold rains, snow and mist are the features of
the eleventh month, but in this place it is one of the most
glorious months of the year.

It may be that ere the meeting comes to an end that
rain may fall, though in that case it is long odds that
there will be no chilliness. "Weather sharps, however,
predict that the moon will full, and be well en the wane
before anything lite a rainfall will be seen, and that will
give-time to briug the whole meeting to a close. The
Bay District course is so easily put in condition for rac-
ing that a good track is assured, unless there is a surplus
of moisture, so that without being unduly optimistical
there is little hazard in asserting that the fall meeting
P. C. B. H. A. will fully equal any which has preceded
it.

COBBESPOKDENCE.

Editor Breedi.~r and Sportsman: — I have received several
letters in the last two weeks concerning horse business mat-
ters connected with the Cook Stock Farm which I wish to
inform my friends and the readers of the Breeder and
Sportsman, that I have severed my connection with the
"Cook Farm." Persons wishing to correspond with me here-
after, please address Sam'l. Gamble.

1307 Delores Street, S. F.

San Francisco, November 5, 1888.

Answers to correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No repllea by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters received without the writer'u name cannot receive attention.

Windsor, Cal.

"Would you please state through the columns of your paper
the breeding of the dam of the mare known as Rosi6 Me
which trotted through the circuit.

"Write to George Woodward, Yolo, Yolo Co., Cal., for in-
formation.

Tuscarora, Nev. *

Would you please inform a subscriber, through your valu-
able paper, the date of the four-mile and repeat race, or pos-
sibly it may be a three in five heat race that I refer to, in
which the horse Foster was the winner?

Foster won a four mile and repeat in Feb. 22, 1876, at the
Bay District Track, San Francisco. The purse was $30,000,
in shares of $15,000. $6,000, $5,000 and $4,000. There
were seven starters, all of which, except Kutherford, were
distanced in the first heat.

Lady Blanche.

It will not be far wrong to class Lady Blanche among the
first celebrities of the tracks, and she was recalled to mind
by a sketch of her history in the Spirit of the Times, May
7th, 1858. She was foaled in the spring of 1829, by Audallah
her dam "a spotted Indian mare" which in all probability
meant an Opelousas, She was bred by Mr. Tredwell, who
also bred Ahdallah, and she was the first of the noted horses
get. In 1834 she was matched for $5,000, $1,000 forfeit, heats
of a mile under saddle, recurring forfeit. In 1848 she wus
owned in Ohio and in April 1S50, a party was sent from New
York to purchase her. The sketch states "Ten days after
her arrival she was driven to the Centerville course, put to a
sulky, and started within 50 yards of the stand, which she
passed at not faster than a three-minute gait and spread her-
self— went to the quarter pole in 35 seconds, half mile in 1 :15
and to the stand in 2:34, being held back from the first turn
to the half mile pole and with a big pot-belly on." She was
sold to Win. Madden, and in 1S51 raffled off for $1,0C0, Tom
Ryan the champion pugilist becoming her owner. Sim
Hoagland was her last owner and on April 28tb, 1853, she
beat Hiram Woodruffs Snowdrop and D. Pfeifer's Beppo to
wagon and driver weighing 300 pounds in 2:45,2:46, 2:47£,
Snowdrop having the second heat in 2:47*. and on May 11th
of the same year she beat Beppo in 2:46, 2:43, 2:43, Beppo
winning the second heat in 2-41. Pretty good for A. D. 1853
and for a twenty-four-year-old.

Sales— W. H. "Wilson, Abdallah Part, Cynthiana, Ky., has
sold for the estate of Mr. Noe Dills (deceased) the bay wean-
liug filly Silverbill, by Simmons, 2:28, son of Geo. Wilkes,
dam Colon by Strathmore; second dam Coral by Clark Chief;
third dam Cassia by C. M. Clay. The purchaser was Robt.
i. McCombs, Cincinnati, Ohio. The price was $500.

W. H. Wilson has also Bold to D. V. Dantzer, of Indian-
apolis, the bay horse Heliopolis, foaled 1887, by Simmons,
record 2:28, dam Lilliapolis by Indianapolis, reeord 2:21;
second dam Lillie Morrow by Clark Chief.

W. H Wilson has bought of P. S. and "W. B.Talbert, Lex-
ington, Ky., the yearling filly Erminie by Sultan, 2:24, dam
Pinafore, and the weanling filly Moonstone by Sultan, 2:24,
dam Mountain Maid by Geo. Wilkes, 2:22, 2nd dam Annie
Ware (dam of Tempest, 2:30},) by Almont, 3rd dam by Eric-
son, 3:30£.

Messrs. Huntley & Clark, Toston, M. T , to J. H. Willard,
Minnesota, 8 c Locksmith, foaled 1886, by Bishop, son of
Princeps; dam Mollie Goldsmith by Goldsmith's Abdallah.
■Same to J. B. Porter, Gilsey, foaled 1886, by Kentucky
Volunteer, dam Aurora by Ben Lomond.

MesBrs. Piatt & McComas, Montana, to Wm. Hogoboom,
Walla Walla, W. T., Bishop Hero, rn g, foaled 1883, by
Bishop, dam Lida Kendall by Hero of Thorndale. BiBhop
Hero has a record of 2:27.

Thos. Hislop, Portland, Or., to Geo. H. Thompson, Wasco
County, Oregon, br m Lady Fallis, foaled 1881, by Kisber,
dam Susana by Vermont. Price $300.

Senator Hearst's Yearlings.

"Blue Ruin" in the Sporting World gives the following
account of the yearlings belonging to Senator Hearst which
will be wintered at Monmouth Park. He also states that
Matt Allen will soon make the trip to California to add those
which are now here to the ' 'string." With a fair share of
good luck the stable should take a prominent place in the
racing calender of 18S9. Gorgo is reported to be doing well
and though the injury will leave a permanent scar, as it
appears now there will be little risk in putting her in train-
ing.

The most important event at Sheepshead during the week
was the arrival of Senator Hearst'B yearlings from Kentucky.
Matt Allen went down to bring them along and he reports
the weather as having been very bad at Lexington. The
Senator's horses were sent to Mr. Joe Swigezt's from near
Lexington, where they were broken and put through their
facings. Eleven head were at Mr. Swigert's and Allen
brought them all with him except three, viz: The Sir Modred
--Plaything colt, the Kyrle Daly — Loveknot colt, and the
Kyrle Daly — Melita filly. The eight that he brought with
him are:

King Thomas, b o by imp. King Ban — Maud Hamptom by
Hunter's Lexington.

Bay colt by imp. Sir Modred — La Favorita, by imp.
Glenelg.

Chestnut tilly by imp. Sir Modred— Twilight, by Norfolk.

Brown colt by Warwick — Sister to Jim Douglass, by Wila-
idle.

Chestnut colt by Hock Hocking — Maid of the Mist, by
Norfolk.

Brown colt by imp. Sir Modred — Faustina, by imp.
Glenelg.

Black foal by Iroquois — imp. Agenoria, by Adventurer.

Chestnut foal by Warwick — Cinderella, by Catesby.

I am glad to be able to state that Jthey all arrived in the
best possible condition and health, and Matt Allen kindly
offered me an inspection of them. In a later issue a full
description and notice of them will be given, hut sufficient
of them was seen to-day to enable one to give our readers an
idea of the way they have gone on. Allan is, with good rea-
son, very much impressed with the fine looks, promise and
improvement of the phenomenally high-priced King Thomas,
and he was kind enough to have him led out for me to look
at. When he was knocked down at auction by Mr. Easton
he was a very big youngster for his age, but since then he
has grown still more, and now stands only a trifle under
15:3. His trainer says he is in every way one of tbs most
satisf-ctory horses he has ever had to train, since he seems
to have an old head on young shoulders. Whether he is on
.he cars, in the stable or on the track, it is all the same to
him, because nothing seems to upset him, and he does not
do more than is asked of him when out at exercise.

All of the above lot were well worked along after they had
been broken and were brushed up by the middle of August,
after which they were let up. King Thomas was not put to
the utmost extent of his ability when he was tried, but he
showed sufficiently well to warrant the idea that he will fol-
low iu the footsteps of his two illustrious brothers, Bon Ton
and King Fox. The training he has had has improved his
looks, the green coltish appearance having disappeared, and
he now looks more like the race-horse in training. Another
result brought about by training is that the colt has more
muscles and at the same time has fined down. His forehand
seems to have lengthened and in his conformation in front
he is lighter than King Fox. The animal is in faultless con-
dition for a yearling; but he is a rare doer which will render
lots of exercise necessary to prevent him from getting groBS.
This he will be able to stand, and it will do him good, because
better lege and feet were never seen. A better lot of year-
lings, judging from a casual inspection would be hard to find.

Without wishing to single out any individual animal, a
few preliminary remarks on them may prove of interest. Sir
Modred has imparted rare quality to his daughter, out of
Twilight, and a similar remark applies to the youngster by
Warwick, out of the Sister to Jim Douglass. Sir Modred's
two colts, out of Faustina and La Favorite are both good
specimens and take after Glenelg, which speaks for itself.
One of them cloaely resembles Little Minch about the head
and rump, where he is very high. Hock Hocking's repre-
sentative, out of the Maid of the Mist, in a grand looking,
shortly legged, old fashioned customer, who already appears
to be a matured horse in every way, both for his fine de-
velopment and level headedness. The filly, by Iroquois, out
of Agenoria, was one of the very fine animals that was not
in good condition at Mr. Haggin's sale. She, however, has
filled up wondeifnlly since her sojourn in Kentuoky and has
filled out and developed in a most satisfactory manner. The
filly by Warwick, out of Cinderella, is the last of the lot, and
although rather small Bhe shows good quality and length and
is just the sort to come to hand early. The filly by Spend-
thrift, out of Constantinople, who wbb not sent to Kentucky,
has done as well as could be wished. She was hog fat when
sold, but has lost all her superflaous flesh by steady and
careful work, leaving her a grand specimen of a yearling,
with size, length and quality to recommend her.

Lotions and Liniments.

To these might be added oils, embrocations, washes and
all the mixtures which are pronounced the very best in the
world for "man and beast." That very many of them are good
is beyond dispute, that some are superior to others goes with
out saying. That the old recipes are usually too harsh there
is also little doubt in our mind, and rarely indeed, are "potent
remedies" the equal of those which are milder. Fisherman's,
Carbolized Alkaline lotion we have used for over a year, and
have no hesitation in recommending it for the class of ail-
ments it has proved beneficial. Diluted with three or more
times its bulk of water it forms on excellen' wash to remove
soreness of muscles, a stronger application will reduce en-
largements, and applied in its full strength is a "counter-ir-
ritant" which is likely to be efficacious when that kind of
treatment is desirable.

Occidental Coursine Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the clnb will be held on
Tuesday the 13th day of November 1SSS, at 539 California
street. Jerome B. Lincoln, Secretary.

Hark Comstock on Bunol.

The following letter appeared in the X. Y, Spirit of the
Times, and as will be learned from the date, was written
the day following the performance of the tilly. Like
all of Mr. Kellogg's articles on the trotting-horse, it is
pleasantly written and strong in argument, and it will
not be long until every candid writer will join in the
conclusions he reaches.

New York City, Oct. 2Sth.— The high-bred trotting tilly
Sunol, two years old, has again lowered the record for that
age from her former 2:201 to 2:18. As I predicted in my
letter of la*t week, the 2:201 record was something of a dis-
appointment, lor I know that those who ought to know best
thought her safely capable of beating 2:19. As reports say
that on the day of the earlier performance a raw fog pre-
vailed and the wind blew a perfect hurricane, ber 2:20^ was
proof tbat her admirers had not been too sanguine.

It was immediately announced that she would start again
against her own record, and on Saturday, Oct. 27tk, Marvin
brought her before the public at the Bay District Track
and took the word. I am informed by telegraph that she
took a record of 2:18. and that the quarters were successfully
done in 35 seconds, 34} seconds, 341 seconds and 34.V seconds,
showing a very even rate of speed from start to finish.

Sunol is one of the grandest-looking two-year-old mares to
be found ai.ywhere, and if she matures at all in proportion
to her present powers is more likely to make the future
world better than anything I have ever seen. What makes
herchancts still better is the fact that, although trained
young and quickly brought to a rate of ppeed that is in itself
dangerous to the tendcus, her leg* are clear and smooth,
without a threatening spot, aud her feet capital. She trots
in light shoes without toe weights, and it goes without say-
ing that her actions are very tflling She is not a spurter
nor quick starter, but settles into her stroke gradually and
lengthens and quickens it so imperceptiijh that it is hard to
detect at just wh«t point the extra steam is turned on. The
reports say that Orrin Hickok, who drove a rnnner hitched
to suluy as a foil for her first race, said that had he not
noticed the efforts of his runner to keep up with her he
would have thought to look at U6r that she was only going a
2:50 gait.

Sunol is by Electioneer, the great son of Kysdyk's Ham-
bletonian. Her dam, Waxana, is by Gen. Benton, while the
2d dam. Waxy, by Lexington, was the dam of the good race-
mare Alpha. Here we have again the two trotting crosses
on the thoroughbred foundation — the formula that gave us
the two fasteBt trotters in the world by the records. Men
who breed running horses place a great value upon the
blood of Lexington, and regard it as one of the most valu-
able, perhaps the most valuable, element in the American
Stud book. When we consider that the 2d dam of Maud S.,
2K)8J, was a thoroughbred mare by Boston, sire of Lexing-
ton; also that the 2d dam of Jay-Eye-See, 2:10, was a thor-
oughbred mare by Lexington, and now that the fastest two-
year-old has a 2d dam by Lexington; add to this the right
good trotter CliDgstone, 2:14, whose sire's dam was by Lex-
ington, and does it not look as though the perfect physical
organism that enables Lexiogton's blood to run to the very
front is convertible to the improvement of the trotter, en-
abling him to trot extreme licjits? Not much of such thor-
oughbred blood has been aseri iu conjunction with trotting
strains, and no formula of breeding can be devised that will
not bring a great number of failures, but when out of the
mass of all kinds of breeding a few of this kind rise so con-
spicuously superior, and for so many years stand invincible,
as has been tbe case with iilaud S. and Jay-Eye-See, is it not
time to pause in the ridicule and suet ring that has been di-
rected towards those who advocated and practiced the use of
thoroughbred crosses, and consider whether it is not tbe
scoffer who has blundered, rather than that the Almighty
broke His own laws when, through nature's handiwork, He
fashioned Bach superior animals out of such material? The
Palo Alto establishment has had the courage of its convic-
tions, and it has met with many successes in support of its
course, but to my mind the greatest yet is Sunol. In the
progress of events Maud S. aud J»y-Eye-See will be surpassed
by many horses. For years predictions have been freely in-
dulged in that this or that horse was destined to seize the
crown. Yet years have come and years have gone and they
still lead. The position they occupy is a dizzy height.
Each second multiplies in difficulty as you move down to-
wards them.

To predict that any specific horse will do the deed is to
prophesy against tremendous odds. Awhile ago I half sob-
pected that Clingstone might do it because he was clearly a
great horse, and his breeding was good enough to warrant
the doubt. But he seems to have passed his prime. A little
later the believers in Earry Wilkes were confident. Trials of
2:09 with no great effort were very easily talked about. He
has yet to accomplish the feat. And now comes Guy with
his 2:12£ over Fleetwood, and later, 2:12 at Cleveland. The
driving fraternity seem to agree with one accord tbat he has
more speed than any horse in the world. Both the Kentucky
Prince and American Star blood are very game, and the lal ter,
if not thorooghhred, bears the closest resemblance to it in
quality aud capacity of anything recognized as a trotting
strain. Guy may do it, and his friends think his chances
amount to a probability. Patron was at one tima expected to
see how the front Bide looked, but obstacles still cut oflf his
line of vision. When and how is it to be done? It is a long,
long road between the 2:18 of a two-year-old and the 2;0S:J of
a matured trotter. Nineand a quarter seconds and from 2:18
down! Out of thousands on thousands tbat have been
trained only one trotter has ever closed tbat gap. The one
that closed it was a high bred one, and until purely trotting
lines (so-called) have absorbed from thoroughbred blood or
developed from selection as perfect physical organism as the
blood of Lexingtou can impart, something with thorough
blood close up will be likely to bold the leading record.
Many contend that such perfection in trotting lines isalready
reached. Had this been truly so I believe that the two trot-
ters named would not have remained so long in possession of
the lead, when thousands of purely trotting breds were try-
ing to wrest it from them. The two-year-old mare that has
jost cut the record to 2:IS is bred well enough to challenge
the front at maturity. To predict that she will succeed to
that honor would be lolly, for the mishaps of training, the
chances of health, the thousand and one set-backs that
happen to a horse in training from two years on are odds like
a thousand to one Against such a consummation. But in
considering her chances as against those of any oilier cne
animal of like age that has appeared within the pa«t two
years, who can name one tha*, upon breeding, fore
dent capacity, offers a better prospect than Sunol?
Yours, Hark Co

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TRAP.

Southern California Championship.

On October 2Sth and 29th, at Riverside, San Luis Obispo
county, a tournament at Blue Rock Targets was shot off, one
of the matches being for the Championship of Southern Cal-
ifornia, and the selby medal representing that honor. The
attendance was good and the effortB of the Riverside sports-
men to entertain their visitors were favorably commented
upon and highly appreciated.

The first shoot on the programme -was a sweepstake at 15
"blue rocks." The entrance fee was $2 50, and was divided
into four moneys: 40, 30, 20, and 10 per cent, of the entrance
fees.

There were 17 contestants, and the first money was won
by At. Chick of San Diego, with a clean score of 15; M. E.
Taber scored 13, and took second money; Gus. Knight third,
with a score of 12; fourth money was divided between W. A.
Hamilton and D. T. Hayses, each having scored 11.

In the afternoon the medal contest was commenced, for
which there were also seventeen contestants, and the en-
trance fee was plaoed at §5. The match was arranged to
shoot at 50 single birds and 25 pair, and was very exciting.
The single score was completed last night, and three pairR
were shot on the doubles, when the coulest was postponed
until this morning. On the singles the following scores
were made out of a possible 50: M. Chick, 46, W. A. Ham-
ilton 46. Gus. Knight 45, M. E. Taber 41, B. Willey 39. C. F.
Packard 37, C. B. Hall 36, F. S. Ecker 35, A. D. Frantz 35,
S. R. Smith 32, D. F. Hayes 41, P. K. Klinefelter 31, A. X.
Holt 30, J. H. Wright 28, D. Blakewell 25, R. J. Jones 24,
E. H. Morse IS.

The tournament was well attended on the second day, and
those present witnessed some very uneBhooting. The medal
contest was continued on the doubles where it was stopped
by darkness on the previous evening. M. Chick of San Diego,
the former holder of the Selby medal, again won the prize
with the score of 83 out of a possible 100. The score on the
25 pair was as follows: M. Chick, 42: W. A. Hamilton, 36;
Gus Knight, 41; M. E. Taber, 33; C. F. Packard, 32; C. B.
Hall, 34; F. S. Ecker, 29; A. D. Franz, 30; S. R. Smith, 36;
D. F. Haves, 20; P. K. Klinefelter, 26; A. K. Holt, 23; D.
D. Bakewell, 22; D. H. Morse, 17.

Shoot No. 1 on the programme was commenced in the
afternoon with eighteen contealents, and the first prize was
won by M. Chick, with a score of a straight 12 The score
was as follows: M. Chick, 12; W. A. Hamilton, 11; B. Willey,
10; C. F. Packard, 10; D. T. Hayes, 10; Gus Knight. 10; A.
B. Frahtz, 9; C. B. Hall, g; P. K. Klinefelter, 9: A. K. Holt,
8; J. N. Cnndiff, S; M. E. Taber, 8; E. T. Benner, S: H.
Melit, 8; E. H. Morse, 6; W. H. Backus, 6; T. S. Ecker, 5;
H. G. Williams, 3.

Shoot No. 2 was called at the clo^e of No. 1, and the con-
test wa6 at 35 single Blue Rocks. In this contest M. Chick
won rirst money, breaking 15 Bine Rocks straight, W. A.
Hamilton second with a score of 14. Third money was
divided between Ecker and Benner, each having scored 12.

Shoot No. 3 was called, and was on the programme to be at
12 singles and 6 pairs, bat on account of the lateness was
reduced to 18 birds instead of 24. The first money in this
shoot was also won by Chick with a clean score of 18. Ham-
ilton second, Packard and Frantz dividing third and Ecker
taking fourth.

The last shoot on the programme, the consolidation shoot,
was postponed until the nest tournament, which will be held
at Colton, probably about December 1st.

The Origin of the Gun.

The fiiBt principal of life is destruction, and from the most
remote ages the weapons of offence and defence have occu-
pied a prominent position in the history of the world. The
origin of the gun dates back to the sling, being a means of
hnrling a projectile through the air with accuracy at a given
point. Antecedent to this was the throwing of a stone with
the arm, but the sling may be given as the first step towards
the choke-bored, hammerless, patent antomatic safety and
generally perfect guns of the present day. Nest in order
came the javelin, a sharp-pointed instrument propelled from
the hand. Then a junction of the Bling and javelin produced
the bow and arrow, which formed the most effective weapon
known up to that time. As the subject is to be sporting guns
this will be the objective point.

In the poetical and other effusions handed down throngh
successive ages, the bow forms a leading feature of the chron-
icle of feats of arms. Homer in the Iliad tells of iEueas, who,
noticing the havoc made in the Trojan ranks by Diomedes,
seeks Pandaras, the archer, and with one of the marvelous
shots which in this age seem incredible, put an end to the
mighty deeds of his opponent. The tow remained unim-
proved till the Norman conquest, and up to that time the
implement was used more for sporting purposes than in war-
fare. The long bow was a weapon with which wonderful
work was done, and splitting a willow wand at 40 paces was
a feat ascribed to the famous Robert Fitznrst, better known
as Robin Hood, who figures as the Yeoman Locksley in Scott's
tales of the games promoted by Prince John in "Ivanhoe."

In the reign of bluff King Hal (Henry VIII.) there were
passed three aots for the promotion of shooting with the long
bow. One prohibited the use of the cross bow and hand gun,
and was promoted by those interested in the arrow trade on
the ground that many unlawful games were practised in the
open fields to the detriment of public morals and the decay of
archery.

The cross bow, though steadily resisted by the Saxons, was
the next improvement in arms, and gradually the projectile
became smaller and heavier, till at last th« better apprecia-
tion of the art of making gunpowder came into force. ThiB
was really the starting point of the guns and the present ex-
cellence of implements: for hunting.

To give an idea of the introduction of gunpowder would be
to go many years beyond the limits of investigation, and the
story has long been half an established one that Alexander
the Great met fireams in India. Tne writings of Quintus
Curtius seem to hint at thi«, while heathen mythology is full
of words signi ying weapons of tire and other kindred expres-
sions. Be this as it m»y, the introduction of powder into
Europe dates from the early portion of the Christian era.
There ii a Spinish treatise upon it in the Escurial collection
dated 1240, and it was supposed that from thiB Roger Bacon
d rived his knowledge of the explosive. The heavier grades
of firearms were the first, and at Seville in 1247 the city was
ilafended by cannons throwing stones. The first attempt at
ireechloading is read of in the sixteenth century. As early
.s the fourteenth century there were hand guns, but the

latchlock was the first used on game.

At a date very little anterior to 1700 can be found researches
for fnlmination or dedtouating powders, but nothing of impor-

tance was discoveren till towards the close of that century,
when Bayen, chief army physician to Louis XV., discovered
fulminate of mercury. This was not applied to firearms till
10 years later, when amongst the stndies of the fulminates he
discovered fulminate of silver. The explosive being known
it was tried for pyrotechnic displays, but owing to the dffi-
cultyofhandling.it dropped out of use. Further experi-
ments developed a substitute, and the percussion cap was
the result.

All this time the projectile used was in one solid maps or
ball, and except for the larper kinds of game, the guns of
those days were U6ed purely in warfare. The introduction
of shot-making gave a wider scope to the use of firearms, and
the muzzle-loading sporting gun has played an important
part, and to this day finds a place in the hands of hunters,
who find its cost and care less than that of the breech-loader,
and the average cost to work accomplished lower than with
more approved patterns.

It is now many years since the breech-loading system firm-
ly established itself in the Bporting gu db of the country . It
was first seen in a very crude form, the advance guard of the
countlesB styles in uBe being the Lefaucheaux. This action
was weak and imperfectly developed, but the great achieve-
ment was the introduction of a shell or cartridge to fit the
chamber of the gun. The escape of gas through the breech
was the great drawback. A happy thought was that of mak-
ing the cartridge carry its own primer, which in the early
stagPB was on the pin-fire system. These have, of course,
been greatly improved on by central and rim-fire cartridges,
bat they are only modifications and improvements on the
old Lefanoheanx idea.

There are many plans for opening the breech, both as re-
gards drop and snap. The first of these is represented by
the general idea of the drop down, while the snap comprises
the top, side and under grip. For a much-used gun the
latter is the strongest and Burest, but highly-finished guns all
have the top action nowadays.

The next vital improvement was the system of choke bor-
ing. This is not by any means a new iaea, but has only
reached perfection in the last decade. The principle is that
in order to concentrate the charge of shot and make a gun
shoot more closely the barrels must measure less in diameter
at the muzzle than at some other point in the barrel other
than the chamber. Any barrel contracted at the muzzle to
the extent of five-thousandths of an inch may be termed a
modified choke, while thirty to forty-thousand-lhs of an inch
contraction means a full choked barrel. There are two dis-
tinct plans of choke boring. The first, and probably the
original idea, is to bore the barrel cylinder for nearly the whole
length, contracting it from two and one-half to three inches
from the muzzle. The other system is to enlarge the bore
immediately behind the muzzle. Thus two main principles
and their modifications comprise all the chokes in guns of the
present day. In the accuracy of the work done in this
department lies the difference between the makers.

It has now come to a settled fact that the sportsman's
gun of the present day must have a choked barrel and one
with a modified choke, or cylinder. Opinion is and will be
divided on the question of hammer and hammerless guns.
The day will come when the former will be as scarce as the
muzzle loader and the gun of twenty years from now will be
vast improvement.

What a long stretch it seems from the sling to the patent
gun of the present day! Yet the end is not reached, and if
one is to be guided by the hundreds of novelties daily com-
ing on the market, the ideal gun of the future is, like the
detective camera, something to carry as a finger ring, or at
largest, a pencil case, with which birds will be brought down

on the wing.

«.

Misa Annie Oakley.

Miss Annie Oakley, the crack female wing shot of the
world, on October 30th defeated Fred Kell, a well known
butcher of Baltimore, at Frank Starr'fi Driving Park, by a
score of 25 to 21 birds. When Miss Oakley was at Kernan's
Theater recently she issued a challedge to shoot a match,
glass balls or pigeons, with any man, terms to be agreed upon
when the match was settled. Mr. Kell (or Bell, the name he took
in the match) was the only one who had confidence enough
in his skill to accept. The spectators numbered over one
hundred, among whom were many crack shots and sports-
men. It was agreed that the match should be for a purse of
5100, fifty birds each, the one who shot the most birds to
take the pot. At the park, however, the birds were reduced
to twenty-five. Miss Oakley was to Bhoot at twenty-five
yards and Mr. Knell at thirty. Mis* Oakley came from New
York yesterday morning. She was attired in a close-fitting
skirt of seal brown cloth, with a braided panel that reached
to her ankles. She wore a loose sailor waist of the same ma-
terial as the dress, to give her arms and body free action.

On her head was pinned a light brown, wide-brimmed hat,
that sat coquettishly on her dark, braided hair. Dark-brown
ostrich tips, a brown band and a steel star made the trim
ming. At the word of the referee, Mr. Peacock, of New
York, MisB Oakley stepped to the stake and called for her
bird. The trap flew open and she fired. She missed with
her first barrel, but soon had the bird fluttering on the
ground with the second. Kell also orought ni3 first bird
down with the second barrel. Out of the twenty-five birds,
Miss Oakley killed twenty-one with the first shot, while Kell
killed only fifteen. The match lasted about an hour and a
half. It must be said in Mr. Kell's favor that he did soma
very good shooting. All his birds acted badly. Many of
them were caught in the traps and had to be forced to fly.
Miss Oakley was very modest about winning the contest,
and hoped she would have another opportunity to give Mr.
Kell a chance to win a match from her.

The Forest and Stream Publishing Company, New York,
announce "Bird Portraits for the Yonng," the text by Dr.
W. Van Fleet and the photogravure plates by H. H. Darnell.

On Thanksgiving Day there will be a shooting tournament
at San Jose, for which the local sportsmen are making ample
preparation. Mr. Austin B. Sperry of Stockton is to shoot
a match with Dr. O. F. Britton of Los Angeles during the
tournament and it is probable that Mr. Coykendall, Mr.
Delmas, Captain Portal and other cracks will enter. San
Jose is so easily reached and so charming a city as to insure
a large attendance. Most of the shooting will be at Blue
Rock targets, but several live bird matches will be listed.
Santa Clara County is in the lead, for interest in trap
shooting.

THE RIFLE

Sacramento.

The following scores were made by memberR of Company G
at the 200-yard target over the Twelfth-street range, Sacra-
mento, Sunday last.

Captain Hall 4 45144554 4—43

Lieutenant Sbeehan 4 44354545 4—41

Sergeant Zfttinger 3 33435444 4—38

Sergeant Lowell • 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 3—40

Corporal Sheehan 5 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 4—40

Corporal Kern 3 444434 55 4—40

Private Sheehan 4 56354435 4-42

Private Sellier 4 4 5. 4 3 5 4 4 5 4—43

Private Greenlaw 4 34444554 4—41

Private Starcnman 4 34444444 '4—39

±-rlvate Thelbabr 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4— SI)

Private Baker 5 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4—38

Private Denham 4 4 4 4 ;i 4 4 4 3 4—38

Private Elliott 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4—^8

Privaie Hastinfis 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 — 37

Private Coyne 4 3 3 4 6 4 3 3 3 3—35

POOL SHOOTING.

Captain T. B. Hall 4 E4445454 4—43

J. P. Kennedy 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 5 4 5—41

A. Ackerman 6 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 3 — 44

J. L. Hughes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4—41

P.Cook 4 44433445 4-39

G. Richardson 4 3 3 a 3 3 3 4 4 3—33

H Linnell 4 44333035 2—32

A. J. Goodwin 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 3 3—31

COMPANY A.

Sergeant Shaffer 4 33435233 3—33

Corporal Sullivan 3 3 4443434 4 — 36

Corporal Gray 3 34523345 2—35

Private Wells 5 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 3—38

Private Gardner, C. A 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4— 3fl

Private Moss 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 2 2 2—30

Private Gardner, F. A 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 a-LC

Private Gans 3 35233643 4 — 85

Private Iufield 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3—34

Private Hannon 4 64243433 3 — 35

Rifles for Deer Hunting-.

About the best rifle for deer shooting. I think it will be
best for me to give my experience with each sort I have tried
and then each can judge what would suit him best, as often
a rifle which just suits one man's way of shooting is com-
paratively useless to another. When I first began deer
shooting, in 1870, I asked what was the usual rifle used for
deer in Scotland, and was told a 5-calibre " express," with
bollow-pointed bullets. So I got one, a double-barrel,
shooting 120 grains powder. My first few shots were at
tame " fallow aeer" in a fenced-in park. These are not shot
for sport, only^or venison, and to thin them out when
getting too numerous; as they were intended for venison I
did not shoot except when I was pretty close and could
make sure of hitting them right, but I fouud that the ex-
press bullet by breaking up, spoilt the fore-quarters of the
deer. My next try waB at a roe deer (they are about as large
as goats) which was galloping past me; I caught it in the
middle of the back blowing toe Bpine in half, and making a
cavity as large as my two lists, out of which its intestines
were hanging. I thought to myself this is not a very work-
manlike tool. I have since beard that in most German
forests hollow bullets are not allowed, as being unsports-
manlike. I shot several more roe deer, in each case killing
them dead enough, but blowing them to pieces almost; in
one case the bullet went in with a small hole and came out
on the fore Bide, with most of the deer's interior with it.
When I tried it on stags I found that either it made a great
mess of the meat, the flesh from some six inches round the
bullet wonnd being unfit to eat, or else, if it hit a
Btrong bone, like the point of the shoulder,
or the strong part of the shoulder blade. it
broke up without penetrating and the stag went off.
On one occasion in particular I blew the bottom jaw of a
stag to pieces and he went off. I tried my best to hnd him
to put him out of his misery, but only saw him once, three
days afterwards, too far off to get a shot at him. With mv
telescope I saw him trying to dip his mouth into a pool of
water; he most likely died of starvation or thirst. This
sickened me of the hollow bullet, and although my gun
maker said he could make me a bullet with less of a hollow,
so that it wouid penetrate deeper, I would not try it any
more. I now hbo i-olid bullets with a sharper forward end
than the hollow bullets have, so that the balance should be
the same; of course if the solid bullet was as Llunt it would
weigh more than tbe hollow. With this bullet and the 120
grains of powder I can drive the bullet right throngh the
stag, bones or no bones. Of course a hollow bullet is more
certain to kill a stag if the heart is missed just a little too
low or behind; but, tbe place I shoot at is the shoulder: that
is a much bigger mark than the heart, and a 6olid bullet
drops him there for a certainty, often with both shoulders
smashed.

As to the best rifle to use. it depends for what purpose: for
a deer drive I think the rifle I have described, .5-calibre, 120
grains powder, solid conical bullet; with this, if you shoot
straight, one shot is enough for each stag; the 120 grs. is tbe
largest charge, and I And shoots accurately enough. The
objection to this rifle is the noise; in still hunting one shot
frightens all the deer within miles, so for stil! hunting I
recommend a .436, or even a .32-calibre, the calibre depend-
ing on how well you can shoot, tbe better the shootiog the
smaller the calibre used. With these small bores of course a
stag must be hit just right; there is no use trying the should-
ers, except perhaps with the .4-calibre, as even tbe solid ball
might be stopped by a bone with tbe small charge I recom-
mend; but when a stag is standing broadside, the heart or
neck mnst be struck; when stauding faciug odo, the spot
where the neck joins the chest or throat; and if the deer is
standing "tail on" the only thing to do is to try for the back
of his neck. The .4 and .30 calibres are made with express
charges, but I prefer using what "Mr. C. F. Lowe, in a late
number of Shooting and Fishing calls "useless gallery ammu-
nition," as it makes so much less noise and does not disturb
other deer which may be near; but of course there is the dis-
advantage of having to judge distance very accurately, as the
small powder charge inakeH tbe bullet bnve a very "high tra-
jectory. I only recommend these small calibres for still
hunting where one gets standing shots; for a deer drive it
would be cruelty to use them, ns in running shots one could
not shoot accurately enough, or at least I cannot, to avoid
wounding without killing.

I am sorry to notice American rifle maker? are going in for
big powder charges and express rifles; flat trfljyctory i* very
dearly bought at the price of a noise which seta all "ibe d*er
on the move and uearly breaks one's collar boue, especially if
one happens to be resting one's hack against a rock; I once
bad bnth birrels go off together with my .5-calibre {240 grains
powder this made) and it nearly knocked me down.— Shoot-
ing and Fishing.

1888

Jltc breeder awtt §p8tt&m&u.

315

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelpa, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
' Id their kennels, in all instances ■writing plainly names of sire and da*n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

American Coursing Club.

Discussion of field trial rules in all their vagaries has been
the leading interest of sportsmans' papers during the few
last weeks passed and out of the multiform v'ews, it seems
likely that a better code than at present exists, will be con-
structed. Many of the articles have come from persons
evidently non-expert, but others from " KingTail" the nom de
plume of Mr. Bernard Waters, and such as he have been
well worth close study.

A Kansas City correspondent of the American Field
recently contributed to that invaluable journal some sensible
notes which are well worth republication. He says: It is
not a very pleasant task to try to please twenty or more
handlers and owners who individually and collectively be-
lieve their favorites to be ill-used and ill-judged
provided they are beaten. It is often a matter beyond the
comprehension of the bored listener (whose ear the owner
fills to overflowing with graphic accounts in detail of juBt
where his dog beat the other) how such a good dog (whose
work was without an error, according to the handler or
owner's account) could be beaten. Or, perhaps, accepting de-
feat with philosophical equanimity, the handler tells of the
wonderful work done in private, etc. Of coarse the old
veteran handlers take defeat justly received in good spirit,
knowing that all cannot win, and while they may be beaten
by a dog whose work was fur inferior to what their entry was
capable of, can see they were defeated fairly and honestly. I
believe that in all cases the gentlemen who accept this
thankless, difficult position do their best to decide the heats
honestly and withoutpartiality to the best of their judgment,
and it is of the latter I have endeavored to write.

Afield trial judge should be more than an experienced,
practical sportsman — whose experience consists of a few days'
outing once or twice a year. He should be a man possessing
the best jadgment and fine discriminating powers, familiar
with all characters of a dog's work on game. He should be
in a measure a handler, competent to train a dog himself:
otherwise he can never fully enough understand a dog's work
to give accurate judgment on all occasions. The handler
generally is a close observer, noting the character of work
day by day. The class of work possible in different phases
of the weather: the habits of quails; their wilderness in cer-
tain covers, there being a vast difference in the birds them-
selves, some bevies being naturally wild and hard for a dog
to do satisfactory work upon. Then the considering of the
important part the wind plays in a dog's doing good work.
Most judges are strangers to the lucalities in which the
trials are held, and though they may know the points of the
* compass at starting, in the various windings and twistings
from one field to another they become so turned around that
they would not be able to tell whether a dog flushed down
wmd or not.

Again, many judges, seeing a dog drop to wing to the
flashing of a wild bird, penalize the dog for a flush, for they
reaion "that the dropping of the dog was an indication of his
offence. In other words, they first see the bird on wing and
the dog h± the act of dropping and draw the above conclu-
sions. Many a time have I seen a dog go galloping along
and a bird flush within a few feet of the dog, who neither
saw the bird nor knew that a bird had flushed within a mile
of it. I have seen the identical thing done in a field trial
and have heard bystanders make the remark: ''Did you see
that? Wasn't that the rankest flash you ever saw," etc. Of
oourse it would be undeniably a flash but no fault of the
dog's, for perhaps a few momeDts later the same dog would
show' a superior nose on single birds and Buch rapid work
that would win the admiration of all who saw him. Many
a flash has been scored against dogs in field trials that never
should have been, and many a dog has lost his heat and per-
haps a place by the jndgea seeing just enough to imagine
something else that had never been.

I view matters from a handler's standpoint and all must
make due allowance on that account. I have run dogs un-
der the judging of gentlemen whom I afterward shot in pri-
vate with and found their knowledge of a dog's field work to
run in a casi iron groove, and no matter under what circum-
stances, they always viewed matters faom the same stand-
point. 1 have often watched the judges direct the handlers
hither and thither as likely places to find birds, while the
handler, smiling in his sleeve at the judge's stupidity, was
aware of the fact that his dos, ranging in a direction from
which the judges had repeatedly commanded him to whistle
his dog hack, was drawing to a point on the bevy. Many a
point thus made is never allowed because the pig-headed
judge holds the handler disobedient, as he did not work his
dog where he (the judge) tuld him, where perhaps there never
had or never would be a quail unless flushed and driven
there at that time of day.

For any judge to assume that he knows more about where
to find quail than the average handler who spends every day
among tnem, observing where they are on sunny days at dif-
ferent hours of the day, where they are on cloudy days, cold
davs, blustering days, etc., is ridiculous. Then often tbe
judge pays his first visit to the South (where, from the great-
er abundance of quail fields, trial are generally held) and in
some cases knows better where to find quails than the
handler, who haB spent year after year there; who has noted
carefully at what season and time of the day the birds fre-
quent the corn fields, rag-weeds, sedge and woods, thus pro-
longing the trials by making the handlers hunt places where
birds are not likely tr> be, often causing a sensible, obedient
dog, who knows where to look for birds, to disobey the con-
tinued blasts of the whistle to bring him back unto ground
where be knows there are no birds. It requires an expert
to umpire a professional base-ball game. Can every base-
ball player umpire a game satisfactorily? I think not.
Then how much more difficult is it to act in the capacity of
a judge over a number of the best field dogs of the country,
where the character or the work is often hard to determine;
and to do so correctly often puzzles the mott efficient.
There is nothing, in my opinion, that needs an expert, a
man competent in every sense of the word, more than field
trial judging. • . .

I would add, in conclusion, that there is nothing in this
article intended as personal to any one; it is merely intended
to draw fcrth the opinion of those of greater experience than
myself, and more competent to do the subject justice; that
iudges'may improve, as well as our roles, for all will admit,
I think, that even field trial rules, though clear and concise,
are useless except to such judges as have the competency to
apply them correctly.

As of some interest to Californian Coursers, who may be
pleased to know the personelle of tbe American Coursing
Club, a list of members that organization is subjoined. It
will be noted that one San Franciscan is a menber, although
he is not an owner of greyhounds nor has he ever coursed.
But his spirit in helping so worthy an institution is com-
mendable, and it may be that at a future meeting he will
have an opportunity to course his foxterriers. The menbers
are:

Col. David Taylor, President, Empor'a, Kas.

Hon. D. N. Helzer, Vice. President, Great Bend, Kas.

Frank £. Doan, Secretary. 1210 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.

J- V. Brinkman, Treasurer, Great Bend, Kas.

W. W. Carney, Chairman Executive Committee, Great Bend, Kas.
Ei . G. Irwin Royce. Topeka, Kas. T. W. Bartell, Denver. Col.
G. N. Moses, Great Bend, Kas. C. P. Townsiey. Gr&it Bend, Kas.

D. C. Lose, Great Bend, Kas. O. B. Wilson, Great Bend, Kas.

A. C. Scbermerhorn, Great Bend, J. W. Brown, GreatBend. Kas.
Edwin l"yler. Great Bend, Kas. A. S. Allen, Great Bend, K3S.

F. Zntervan, Great Bend, Kas. R. P. Typer, Great Bend, Kas.

N. Rowe, Chicago, 111. I. D. Brougher, Great Bend, Kas.

C. G. Page. Minden, Neb. A. J. Buckiand, Great Bend, Kas .

Col.R. S. MacDonald, St Louis. Clark Uwinn. Great Bend. Kas.
J. B. Martin, San Francisco, Cal. E. W. Moses, GreatBend, Kas.
H. W. Huntington, Brooklyn. C. F. Culver, Great Bend, Kas.

J. E.Thayer, Lancaster, Mass . E. R. Moses, Great Bend, Kas.

B. F. Jones, Minneapolis, Minn. W. W. Winstead, Great Bend,
a. W. Clark, Providence, R. I. L. Wearer, Great Bend, Kas.

C. E. Webber, Newark. N. J. A. C Fair, Great Bend, Kas.
R. D. Williams, Lexington, Ky. L. Zntavern, Great Bend, Kas.
T. B. Teiry, Cleveland, O. R. Plager, Great Ben-J, Kas

A. C. Llghthall, Denver, Col. A. Massey, Great Beud, Kas.
W. E. Stevens, Pontiac, Mich. E. A. Rowell, Great Bend, Kas.
W. J. Dixon, Cimarron, Kas. Hon. E. Ogle, Great Bend, Kas.
M. E. Allison, Hutchinson, Kas. A. Laidlaw, Great Bend, Kas.

B. M, Mutersbaugh, Elllnwood. E. L. Carney, Great Bend, Kas.
Amos Johnson, Ellinwood, Kas. G. Spencer, Great Bend, Kas.
J. H. Jones, Troy, Kas. 't. D. Brown, Great Bend, Kas.
Dr. Q. Ten Hnmmell, Omaha. L. J. Shaw, Great Bend, Kas.
R. D. Salisbury, San Diego, Oal. J. K. Clements, St. Louis, Mo.
T. F. Foncannon, Empoila, Kas. C. A. Stix, St Louis, Mo.
James Halloway, Denver, Col. J. B. McCormick, St. Louis, Mo.

G. Halloway, Greensburg, Kas. S. R. Peters, Newton, Kas.
H. C. Lowe. Topeka, Kas. L. J. Loomis, Hannibal, Mo.
R. Smart, Ellinwood, Kas. T. A. Scott, St. Louis, Mo.

J. R. Price, Topeka, Kas. J. W. Munson, St. Louis, Mo.

Reports for the recent days from the three or four train-
ing kennels are that the Derby entries for the Pacific Coast
Field Trials are all well and doing well. Mr. Alleuder writes
from Watsonville that he is camping out with his string
and giving them all the running they need. He adds that "if
hard work will enable him to bring well conditioned and well
trained dogs to the starting point, his dogs will show up
nicely." The Scotch dog, Nestor, belonging to Mr. Wm.
Schreiber, is turning out a clinker in all respects, having a
first rate nose, nice style, plenty of stamina and great pace.
Laddie, also Mr. Schreiber's, is getting down to his work,
and showing high quality. Mr. De Mott's dogs near Bakers-
field are getting lots of work and are all in sound health, and
similar news comes from Mr. Walter at Gait.

It should be a matter of pride with owners of good setters
and pointers, as well as with all sportsmen of the superior
sort to hold membership in the club styled the ''Knights of
the Trigger of Bakersfield." Ample reason for such affilia-
tion can be found in the facilities thereby afforded for sport,
Bakersfield being to our notion the best place on the conti-
nent for the sportsman. The town is not large and the
number of resident Bportsmen small, but such as do live
there are of the genuine kind, and gladly do their utmost to
maintain fine clab rooms, but the burden of expense is quite
too great. The club has secured elegant quarters, furnished
tbem beautifully, and has also secured control of all the
shooting about the town. It is little enough for the sports-
men of the State to do, all of whom share directly or indirectly
in the benefits resulting from the running of field trials, to
assist the Knights of the Trigger in carrying out their plans.
Those who wish to join the club and participate in its rights
and privileges can enclose their names, together with $5 to
Mr. A. T. Lightner the Secretary, at Bakersfield. Many of
the leading sportsmen of San Francieco have already joined,
but the club needs at least a hundred members more.

Our occasional contributor, Mr. N. E. White, contributes
to the current American Field an account of -the rabbit drive
instituted for the plea u re of the field trialers last year at
Bakersfield. The article is of very great interest, even though
the modest writer entirely omits to mention the great part
which he*tookin the event. Always conservative, Mr. White
began the drive with many mental reservations, and long
after his companions had given way to excitement, he moved
on, imperturbable. But when the rabbits began charging at
him in squadrons our even minded friend warmed up and
cracked away at them with as much abandon as any one. If
he administered about as many thumps to the tibiae of the
bystanders as to the vermin, it wa3 no fault of his. After
the drive he was a picture of a warrior. Tufts of rabbit hair
covered him. Gouts of rabbitblood showed his bloody deter-
mination. A fine fuzz of rabbit far concealed his corduroys.
His eyes, rarely fiery, shone with a steady glint that boded
no welfare to more rabbits. He looked awful.

Tbe Pacific Coast F. T. Club ha3 not yet selected its judges,
but we learn from a director that they will be chosen very
Boon.

Any one having a well broken yoang pointer to sell may
find a purchaser by addressing "J. D." this office, who adver-
tises elsewhere.

There is a steady demand for yoang setters and pointers o*
good breedidg, but it seems impossible to meet it at present*
As fast as good litters come they are bought up.

ROD.

Communications relating to this department should be
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman. _

Striking.

More fisb are lost through inaccuracy and untimeliness in
setting the steels in their jaws, than by use of inappropriate
tackle, or lack of care in angling. No hard and fast rule as
to striking can be laid down, because conditions and moods
of trout differ so widely, but a resume of the opinions of
notable fly fishermen may be of interest.

In most cases when trout rise freely and are in earnest,
they will hook themselves, for the yielding of a pliant rod,
as the fish takes the fly, allows him to bear off bis prize; but
when he attempts to cast it from his mouth, the spring of
the rod rises the boob in his mouth as he relaxes his hold.
So it frequently happens that the rise is seen and the strain
on the rod is felt at the same moment. A fish may even
miFs the fly and make another effort to seize it, if not drawn
too hastily away. When a fish, therefore, takes the fly

vigorously, it is only necessary to keep the line taut. A
mere turn of the wrist may be given to fix the hook more
firmly in its mouth.— Thaddeus Norris.

In striking, let it be with sufficient force to fasten the hook
in his jaw. — Genio C. Scott.

If the strike be made with vigor or desperately, either tbe
trout will be jerked high in the air, the tackle will be broken,
the hook will tear out, or, what is more probable, the hook
will miss altogether.— Charles Eallock.

The eye must never for an instant stray from the fly, and
at the slightest commotion of the water near where the fly
is, or where it is Bupposed to be, strike at once, and strike
hard. — Wells.

If a fish rises, a slight upward turn of the wrist will be
sufficient to fix the hook; bnt beware of striking too hard —
the lightest is not only sufllcisut, but far the Pest. As to
giving any direct rules when to strike they would be of lit-
tle avail, br sometimes fish rise quickly and take quickly:
sometimes with more circumspection, and sometimes alto-
gether falsely. Practice alone will teach the angler what to
do and when to do it. — Francis.

When a trout takes your fly do not strike too harl; more
fish are lost by anglers striking when using small flies than
are secured by such means. The line tightened is sufficient
in most cases, particularly in fishing streams. — Cummins.

I think that he who strikes too quickly labors under a
greater disadvantage than he who strikes too slowly. The
moment you see and then feel a rise, strike gently from the
wrist. As a general rale strike a little sideways. A fish
frequently takes your fly under water, aud then, feeling
feeling the rise, be somewhat quick, yet strike as gently as
possible. — Kphemera.

Many strike too slowly, many too quickly, and a correct
few at the critical momenr. We have fished with many
young hands who have struck the moment they saw a fish
rise, and consequently, though tbe bait must have been risen
at the mouth had never received it. The critical fish stroke
is made by a very quick but very gentle wrist motion, r>y
which the hand is canted upwards, being displaced about two
inches only. Suuh a stroke made instantly the fish actually
reaches the fly, whicti is learned by habit, a( tbe moment he
has closed his mouth on it, and before he has time to throw
it out again, is sure to secure the entrance of the hook with-
out causing alarm to the fish by unnecessary violence. —
Blaine's Encyclopaedia of Field Sports,

When a fish has risen throw into the curl occasioned by
the rise, or a yard or two above it, allowing tbe fly to float
down to the supposed place of the fish, when probably it will
be risen at and he himself hooked, provided the angler has
the knack of striking, which knack, like all others, is acquired
only by practice. It must be done by a very sudden but not
very strong strike; a twitch of the wrist is sufficient. —
Ronalds.

Albany Fly-CastingiTournament.

Once a year the Albany Fly-Casters' Association holds a
tournament, when split-bamboo rods, silk enameled lines,
automatic reels and other fine fishing tackle are brought out
both for an airing and wetting. On October 27tb, the Becond
annual tournament was held on the park lake, and a very
successful one it was too, says the Albany Argus. The mem-
bers of the association and their friends were the sole occu-
pants of the lake between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M.
The water was muddy, mnddy, muddy, but the sky was
mantled with blue and the sun shone brightly all day long.
It was just such a day as fishermen like when they are upon
the water, and in what striking contrast was the weather as
compared with that of the day before, when occasional show-
ers fell from early morn till late in the evening.

Now, then, as to the character of the Fly-Caster's Associa-
tion. Some of our readers who have not the distinguished
honor as being classed as expert anglers may ask what is a
fly-caster? He is as a rule, a jolly good fellow, who takes a
day off for trout or bass fisfiiug whenever he gets a chance,
and, best of all, the hooks he uses are not baited with worms,
frogs, etc., but are neatly trimmed with feathers of various
colors grouped to resemble flies, such as in certain seasons
float upon the surface of a brook or river. With his fly at-
tached to a delicate snell, wnich in turn is placed upon a
"leader" from two to three yards long, with astrong but fine
line and a rod with the right amount of stiffness, and with a
reel that works with a spring the fly-caster starts upon a sci-
entific fishing expedition as it were. He casts his flies upon
the water, taking good care that they fall gracefully and be-
fore the line striki-s. Further, if in the course of his casting
he is favored with a "rise," he mast keep the &pot in view
and cast upon ll again. If he falls shori of his imaginary
mark, or goes beyond it, he is considered bv a brother car-
ter as deficient in accuracy. Then again, should a fish rise
away off from where the caster is located, he must be pre-
pared to stretch his line the necessary distance. With this
little pen picture of a fly-caster and the skilled work required
of him, the reader must have some idea as to what the mem-
bers of the Albany Fly-Casters' Association were up to yes-
terday. They were not; after fish, but competed with
one another as to distance in casting, and accuracy and deli-
cacy.

Alongside of the float in front of the boat house a smaller
one was placed, and upon this each contestant stood while
giving an exhibition of his skill. There were fifteen entries;
ten in what is known as the. amateur class and five in tbe
amateur second class. The latter is for those who have
never previously taken part in a tournament in Albany or
elsewhere.

Positions being drawn for, Mr. H. A. Goffe came to the
front in the amateur second class. He displayed a rod of his
own make. He occupied eight minutes of tbe ten allowed
him for distance, and scored 57ft. He was followed by B. F.
Reese, of the amateur class, who, like MssBrs. H. Paddock,
W. G. Paddock, Frothingham, T. W. Olcott, Story, Vine,
Whitbeck, fi. M. Olcott, Stark aud Speir, used a Spalding
rod. Mr. Reese showed more science in his castiDg than at
the first tournament, but evidently lacked strength in the
wrist, and after reaching 07ft. gracefully retired. Mr. Froth-
ingham's casting was done with ease and grace, and tbe
same may be said of Mr. T. W. Olcott. All eyes were
turned upon the buoyed course when the name of Howard
Paddock was announced, and he came forward amid tbe
cheers of his admirers. Before his ten minutes were up he
scored 78ft., and that record made him tbe champion long
distance caster of the tournament. No one scored more
than 16 points out of a possihle 25 for delicacy, nor more
than 'JO pointB out of a possible 25 for accuracy. For both
delicacy and accuracy the gentlemen were carefully exnn:-
ined, and while a few did tolerably well, most of t
number in striving for points in accuracy made great
fices in delicacy. The appended score tells its own st

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^Iie %x£ttLtx atrit jlprjrtsmatt.

Nov. 10

AMATEUR CLASS.

Length Weight Distance, Deli- Accu-

ofRod. of Rod. Feet. cacy. racy. Total.

Ft. In, Oz.

Thomas W. Olcott 11 5 9$ 70 16 16 10l|

"W- D. Frothingham 11 5 94 70J 9 19 96*

W.G. Paddock 116 9i 68 10 20 9«

Howard Paddeck 116 9J 78 6 15 98

DaytonBall 116 9 65 8 18 91

B. F.Keeae 10 8 8 67 8 8 8*

Stuart G. Spier 110 7 69 B 18 82

Dp. H. L. "Whitheck 11 6 6£ fio 6 8 78

H. M. Olcott 116 9.i 6a 2 9 74

Moses Stark 10 5 7 56 0 i 60

AMATEUE SECOND 0L4SS.

Chas. L.Gove. 10 8 8 C2 6 6 76

H. A.Goffe 10 7 9 57 9 8 74

John M. Quinby 116 9 61 0 7 70

Wro.Storv 116 94 62 5 2 69

E. W. Vine 116 9J G5 0 0 65

The judges were James H. Manning, Chas. B. AndrewB
and W. W. Byingt >n. There were eleven prizes, which
were awarded as follows:

Associaiion class— Thomas W. Olcott, first prize, a Spald-
ing split-bamboo rod; W, D. Frothingham, second, a W.
Mills & Son standard Bplit-bamboo fly-rod; Wm. G. Pad-
dock, third, an automatic reel; Howard Paddock, fourth, a
Bray fly-book; Daytou Ball, 6fth, 50 yards metallic center
enameled line; B. F. Reese, sixth, two dozen trout flies;
Stuart G. Spier, seventh, a trout basket.

Amateur second class — Chas. A. Gove, first, an L. Levi-
son fly-book; H. A. Goffe, second, a lance-wood fly-rod;
John M. Qoinby, third, a Gogebic reel, Wm. Story, fourth,
pocket tackle case.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club-

Now that her skipper has got the sails of the Frolic to suit
him, and has begun to get accoetomed to her, and conse-
quently more able to handle her to do her justice, she has
developed great Bpeed, in fact is quite a prodigy amongst the
canoes. She carries small sails and barely holds her own in,
running, the Mystic with her racing sail leaving her consider-
ably, but in the windward work she fairly discounts the
fleet. On Sunday there was a nice breeze, and 3 or 4 scrub
races were sailed, all of which she woo easily except one in
which the Mystic secared a tremendous lead in the run, and
was only caught bv Frolic when close home. On Tuesday a
very pleasant water party waB held at the boat-house, and no
less than ten canoes turned out with lady pessengers. After
a Bail around the basin lunch was partaken of in the club
room, and was a very enjoyable festivity. The breeze
dropped entirely in the afternoon. Among the participants
was Mr. J. Matthieu, a new member who brought his canoe
over from town in the morning. She is a Peterboro model
decked in and fitted with a large plate board. She is very
small only 13 feet by 26 inches, but should sail well. Canoes
out on Tuesday were MyBtic, Frolic, Flirt, Pirate, Sampler,
Dart, Mab, Agnes, Nip and Tuck.

How to Educate Yearlings-

"Why do yon say our yearlings are not half broken?" was
the question asked by a representative of the Sporting World
one day of John Martin, a trainer, whose experience with
yonng thoroughbreds in England bad been very extensive.

**I say theyr'e not, for the schoolboyrs reason, beoause
they're not. Any one who has experienced the rawness there
is about an American thoroughbred, after his education is
said to be completed, and compared it with tho finished man-
ners and amenity to the bit displayed by a broken colt on the
other side will say, as I do, you don't half break your year-
lings. You don't take trouble enough, nor time enough,
about their education, but treat them too much after the
fashion of a western cowboy. The cowboy puts a bridle on
an unbroken pony, girths the saddle on his back, and then
after jumping onto him and riding him for a while until he is
so tired that he is ready to drop and docile, calls him broken.
That's no breaking. He may have cowed the broncho into
abject terror of him, but he has not taught him manners nor
thorough obedience to the touch of a finger on the reins, nor
yet learned him to put confidence in his rider, and trust to
him not to ride him up against anything which will harm
him."

"What's the great difference then which you Bpeak of be-
tween the way in which we handle young race horses, and
the way you do it? Of course, I imagine you're exaggerating
when you compare the breaking of a thoroughbred" with the
breaking in of a cow pony."

"Yes, of course I don't mean to soy young thoroughbreds
are broken like the Weatern bronchos. But the comparison
is about the same between them as bptween the English thor-
oughbreds and yours. The main difference lies jmerely in
the difference of time and trouble expended."

"How then are the youngters broken on the other side dif-
ferently to here? "

"To begin with, the breaking tackle is put on to them and
a key bit is put into their mouths. This is kept on them all
day, whether in their box or being led out, for a couple of
weeks. Then corned the Junging of them, and they are
longed in a circle, first to the right, then to the left, alter-
nately. The lunging rein beiug attached to a ring on the
front of the nose band, so as not to interfere with the mouth.
Each pace is gone through, walking, trotting and cantering,
the breaker having a long whip in his hand to keep the colt
moving as he desires."
"Well, we do that."

"Yea, but after that comes a part of the performance
which yon neglect. That's the teaching of the colt the
proper use of the bit. The making of his mouth. Thi9 is
done by attaching two longing reins, one buckled to tbe bit
on either side, the breaker walking behind and driving the
colt. The bit, too, is adjusted by side lines, sometimes slacK,
sometimes tight, at the breaker's pleasore.

A saddle is put on, generally with a light bag of oats or
other weight, strapped across it, to use the colt to feeling he
hat to carry something. Rubbers and things of that sort are
tied on the tackle and reinii, so as to flap about and make the
animal so that he is accustomed to seeing and feeliug things
touch and tickle him in different parts of his body, and under
his flanks, etc., without getting excited or scared. This
process goes on for two or three weeks, the colt being driven
about two or three weeks, the colt beiug driven about two or
three hours daily, until he becomes perfectly aocustomed to
such usage. All thin time, too, the making of his mouth is
beiug progressed with, and he soon gets to obey the bit either
right or left, or to be pulled up. Wheo this part uf the edu-
cation is complete the colt is mounted by a man, not a boy.
A rein is still kept on him, and also the key bit. de is never
at any time permitted to think that he is master of the situa-
tion, and the breaker should be such a good rider that the

colt finds any effort to dislodge him perfectly useless. It is
a very bad precedent for a colt to throw his breaker; he will
always think he can get rid of his rider again, having once
done it if he wishes to do so. The education is, at this time,
nearly completed. By degrees the lunging rein is done away
with, and the colt ridden on the roads, in crowds, past loco-
motives, and any other objects which from his being unused
to thani might cause him fear. Next comes cantering, pains
being taken always to make the horse start with the right leg
first. All the above mentioned processes occupy a period of
six weeks, and it is not until everything has been done in due
order, and the horse has become quite docile, that he is per-
mitted to have a boy on hie back, and an ordinary snaffle bit,
a thick one, in his mouth. After this he may be considered
finished with, and the trainer may take him in hand to give
any gentle work whioh he thinks requisite.

"I don't see much difference between that and our
method V

"Not much, perhapB, but think of what I have said, and
then think of your ordinary breaking system. You will find
considerable difference, more especially in the length of time
consumed and the trouble expended on mouthing. This
latter is, in reality, the one great secret. A colt well mouthed
is three parts broken, and a colt poorly mouthed is a colt
nearly mined; therefore too much attention cannot be be-
stowed on that department. A bad mouth makes the horse
partly master of the situation, and it is owing to that, in a
great measure, which causes colts to cut at the post run out,
and run conning. Do you see it?"

I have frequently thought over what the trainer told me,
and now that the season of breaking yearlings is in progress
I think I cannot do better than communicate it to the racing
public. I am inclined to think with him that we are in too
much of a hurry to see what our yearlings can do, and for
that reason are too apt to hurry over the mouthing and mak-
ing of them which he deems so essential to their future.

The Dash System.

The following are a few short opinions of some of our noted
horsemen on the subject of dash racing. There was no at-
tempt made at what might be termed interviewing, and theBe
are expressions gathered during ordinary conversation, with-
out any warning to prepare for an examination.

Mr. Mike Bowerman, in a little street chat, said: "I am
desirous of seeing any experiment tried that promises to aid
the trotting interest; but I do not believe that the dash is
any test of a horse's merit. A trotter is not like a runner —
he does not get off as easily— and if a trotter gets a bad send-
off, he is not liable to show what is in him in a Bingle
dash. Take, for instance, the 2:25 stallion stake, trotted at
the recent Breeders' Meeting. If it had been a daBh I
would have won it with Hinder Wilkes in a jog, and such
horses as Baron Wilkes, Granby, Superior and the others
would have, for the time being at least, been without the
grand reputation tbey acquired in that race. But, I am. in
for anything that with interest the people, and advance the
trotter."

Mr. Madden said he waB against the dash system; that
it would only be a Bhort time, if it was adopted, before Bub-
stance and endurance were set aside and everything given
up to speed, and the outcome would be a breed of horses
with their bellies up against their backs, and such as could
not pull a wagon with two men in it fourteen miles. Trot-
ters of the Belle Hamlin type would compete with such
horses as Oliver E., and endurance and stability would take
a second place.

Mr. W. L. Simmons could see no objections to the system.
Thoroughbreds, the gamest horses in the world, were raced
almost altogether on that system, and if generally adopted
by the trotting people would certainly make a great market
for the youngsters.

Mr. A. Smith McCann: "The dash system might bean ad-
vantage in the way of attracting crowds to the courses in the
East, but we do not need it in Kentucky, where the breeders
trot their own horses and do not campaign them week after
week. Our horses have the thoroughbred close np in their
pedigrees, and can stay out a race of heats without detriment.
I believe in dashes for colt stakes, but do not consider that
mile heats of two in three is too much even for a two-year-old.
I see no reason for a change, unless you throw in a dash of
two miles now and then for variety."

The veteran breeder, Dr. L. Herr, said that he was opposed
to the innovation. It was too much like the old time quar-
ter-racing, when a horse went a quarter like a flash, but was
not fit for a rod further. He wanted to see horses bred that
had bottom and Btaying qualities— a horse that could go
twenty miles from home and then return in equally good
shape. He believed even in four-mile heats for runners; that
these dashes for race horses of a few furlongs were a failure.
We were not breeding trotters good for a quarter, or a single
mile, but for all day, if necessary.

Col. B. J. Treacy was against the proposed system. It
would result in the breeding of a lot of "fast weeds" that
could reel off a quarter or a half and would not be worth a
a farthing for any greater distance and worthless for any
orher purpose. He was for breeding horses that could not
only go a mile, but go there five or six times, or as many
times as were necessary. Ee called attention to the many
drawbacks in getting trotters off. In scoring they were sent
half way up the stretch and generally went an eighth of a
mile past the string before they were pulled up. It was no
uncommon thing to repeat this seven or eight times before a
start was had. Here were eight quarters trotted before the
word was given, and it required a horse and not a weed to
go a mile after such scoring, and repeat it several tirueB
in the twenties or better. He was of the opinion that it
would bring the trotting down to where the thoroughbred
people had now racing. In fact, without being informed of
what those gentlemen had said. Mr. Treacy expressed him-
self, in his own forcible manner, in substance about as
Mr.' Madden, Mr. Bowerman and Dr. Herr are reported as
doing.

As before Btated, while the reported conversations give the
gist of those gentlemen's opinions on the subject in question,
they were had without any of the formality which usually
accompanies all interviews, and are probably, for that rea-
son, less artificial and more lacking in the usual dress and
reservations generally noticeable in them. — Kentucky Stock
Farm. ^__

It is the opinion of Dr. L. Heer, Lexington, that "the turf
horse requires to be let up a portion of every twelve months.
He beeomes muscle-sore, and nothing but absolute rest will
completely core this. After a run with his Bhoes off in the
piddock he returns to the track a new animal. He is more
buoyant in spirits, stronger in heart and more elastic in
action. His muscles must be hardened again for turf con-
tests, and this takes time; but when called upon for a
supreme effort he is more liable to respond than when dulled
by continuous labor through the absence of repose,"

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KOADSTERS, DRAUGHTS, HORSES of
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DAIRY CATTLE

150 HEAD THOROUGHBRED
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SETH COOK., breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
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ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

j>Ai;K BROTHERS.— Penn's Grove, 3onoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of tbe best strains. Catalogues. Address
P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EL ROBEAS RAN* HO-Loa Alamos. Cal., Fran-
cis T. Underhill. proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

ttt \ AT^n?!^ A Thf roughly Trained BIRD
\\ j\ IN 1XjU"UOG. either Pointer or Setter,
not over three veirs old. jauBt he well broken in
everv respect for field use. l- o other need be offered.
Anvone wishing to sell a Dog of this description
will please address, stating piice, J. D., Breeder and
Sportsman office.

Don't Fall to R"ad the Following :

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carbolized Alkaline
LOTION,

Cores after AJ1 Otlier Remedies Have
Failed.

And Is recommended for SprainB, Sores, new and old
BrnlB s Galls. Swellings, Scratches, Thrash, Grease
He<sls,Cnrb, Rheumat sm. It h« no equal lor re-
storing Weak Knees and Ankles to their original
condition. Cow's Swelled Udder, Barbed Wire
Woun'iB. Mange. Itch. Skin Diseases, etc. To tbope
who want their Horses to carry flossv manes and tails
we recommend this ±-Otion as a wash to do tbe *ork
finely ; also a valuable addition to toe water in cleans-
ing .-"ponges, Cloths, etc. .it is valuable as an internal
remedy ior Congbs. Colic, Congertion or e'ever. Yon
really get &alf a Gallon of Remedy for $100, or Two
Gallons for ?3 0U, after being adulterated as directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

116 California Street, S. F.,

Or ask your Druggist for it. 115

^4,
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fV i i It

W. B. CHAPMAN,

123 California St. San Francisco.

SOLE AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC: COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
and Grocers.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON "fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine if arnesx, Hor«e Clothing

And all Specialties for the Trach or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Highly Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

California Horse Shoe Co's

I,have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by the abo> e Company, and take great pleasure
in saying they are the best I have ever used in twenty-
two Years' practice. I have never seen anything like
the STEKL SHOE made by this Company. I can fully
recommend them to everypracti.:ai Horseshoer in the
country. Yours respectEully,

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRACE.

CHILD'S CARBOLCRYSTAL SHEEP DIP

"Patented in Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scab cure. A liquid, soluble in
cold water. It is absolutely 11 on-
poisonous.
The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
»ne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1-25 per gallon.
Special discounts and terms to agents and large
consumers. .For samples and other information ap-
ply to
I/X KDE <S HOfGH, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St., San Francis* :o. Cal
fifl

FOR SALE.

TWO

Nutwood Stallions

Sired by tbe Old Horse and Raised

by Me.

One Is Bav, dam by G. jr. PatcheD. He is nine years
old, never betn trained, sbows l"ts ot speed, has
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
Koadster Stallion. HU name is BAYWOOD. black
legs, mane and tail, and free orlver. Weighs 1,200
pounds; IShai ds high, and is a sound horse.

FLEETWOOD is eieht vears old. dam by Young
America. )B sorrel, looks like bis sire, fine style and
lots o£ action; close to lfc hands, and wetghs 1,100
pounda. In perfect health; g od inar.e and tail, .rill
they wantiswork to make them trot bett-r than 20,
as the* »re bred righ., for speeo and sUying qualities,
and has had the best of care up to the present time.

Horseacan be seen at my Stable, corner THIRD
AND EMPIRE STREETS. SAN JOSE.

SlIJ-CRIltK FOK THE

Breeder and Sportsman.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROIGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

1. M, I, \si.i;v, Stanford, Ky .

References— J. W. Guests Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S. H. Baughman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A.Lackev, Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAlls'ter. .Stanford, "Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

EARQN VALIANT M4Q52

S. N. STRAUBE,

77 p. o. Address, . - Fresno,

ECONOMIZE PEED

By Cutting your Hay and Grinding your Grain so that Stock
Will Eat It All.

PREVENTS WASTE! INCREASES NOURISHMENT!

THE CELEBRATED

ROSS FEED CUTTERS ! With Wonderful Cutting Capacity.

POR SALE.

FAI'ROSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, 1887, sired
by Fallis i2.2:i| by Electioneer, dam Roseleaf. i full
sister to Sbamrock V- year-old, record 2.25 and half
sister to Goldleaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2.16.)

ALSO

METRK'. b c. foaled March 10, 1887, sired by Fallis
\l. 23) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yearling trial one-half mile in 1.131 and'since
showe"d*trials a two minute gait) by YoungTuckabo
he by Flaxiatl. Price for both colts, if Bold im-
mediately, le $1 ,000,

My only reason for selline at this low figure is on
account of removal from the State. For further
particulars, address

F. P. ro VEIX. 614 1 6TH STREET,

Sacramento, Cal. 102

ft!

s

Co

NOTE THIS— The capacity of the Ross is NOT controlled by the length of tbe knives, as on all othe
cotters, but they can cut from 2 TO 4 TiM.ES the qti tntity that any other machine will handle successfully.
The Ross are the largest cutlers built, ana itliey art used by the largest stock-raisers on the Pacific Coast,
who have discarded other makes as inferior and unsatisfactory.

To Secure Reliable Drivins Power UseOnrSr. aLU.VX TREAD HORSE-POWER*.

Especially adapted for driving large Ross Cntters.

THE SCIENTIFIC FEED MILL

grinds Every Grain tliat firow§; »lso Egyptian Corn and Corn on file Eur.
CS9- SCIENTIFIC FEED MILL and ROSS FEED CUTTERS awarded First Premiums California
State Fair, 1S87, overall opposition. Send for Special Descriptive Catalogue and Price List. Address,

G. G. WICKSON, 3 and 5 Front Street, San Francisco.

51 7 ?;<>rtli M»in Street. Eos An<relc«

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 133G8.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and ie87.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced BerkshireB, regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaDie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

70

AAI>REW SMITH, Redwood city.

Or at 218 California Street, San Francloeo.

ELCHO KENNELS.

Thoroughbred Irish Red Setter Pups

SIRE— Mike T. (No. 2779, American Kennel Register); he by Nemo er N'Ma; Nemo by Larry ex Quail
III, (imp.); Nidaby Larry exiled Bess; Larry by Champion Elcho ex Champion Rose.

MIKE T"s PRIZE WINNINGS— First and special tor best Jrlsh Setter, also three specials in Bench
Show held at San FranciBCo. 1886: first and oi.e special, San Francisco. 1888.

DAM— Lady ElchoT. (2777. American Kennel KegiBter); she by Champion Elcho ex Champion Noreen,
and is full sister to Champion Elcho, Jr., admitted to be the Uest Irish neiter in the world. Also half Meter
to Campbell's Joe, Jr., one of the most noted field dogs ever bred, who on two occasions defeated Gladstone,
the champion of all English Setters.

LADY ELCHO T's PRIZE WINNINGS— First and two specials, San Francisco, 1886. First and special
forhest Irish Setter in show, and special for best Setter of an> sex or breed; also three other specials, San
Francisco. 1888.

MlkeT. and Lady Elcho are both broke to land and water, and are first-class field dogs.

Also for sale Pointer Pnps. Sire— Rush T. , he by Champion Sensation ex Seph O. Dam— Patti Croxteth
T.,she by Champion Croxteth ex Champion Patti M., both prize wieners and first-class field duga.

Address

A. B. TRUMAN, Elcho Kennels.

107 2CIS BCSH STREET, S. F., CAL.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

Simple, Perfect sad S^lf-K.t-ulMirjL; Hun.

iied.- iii successful operation. G'i» rant--, t

r.P ti Lfi'h larircr percentage ..f n-rn .,- .-_-_•

] at leBscowt th«n nnv other hurcher. Send

I 6c f.orlliu.3 Uatu. QKU. lLSTAUL, oUiDtv,Hl.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco-

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sporta-
81 man." Correspondence Solicited.

JA6. CARROLL.

W. H. TILTON.

CARROLL & TILTON.

DEALERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

^CLOTHING^

Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps.
Trunks, Valises, Etc.

873 Market Street,

ppoBile Powell. 1H San Francisco.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will bagladlto execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pcdiyreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns. Hereford^, Devon*.
ar«l Mini Mir. |«
From the choicest Australian herds. He has already
been favored bv J. 11. Hoggin, Esq., with the purchase
of the celebrated race intrsps SIR MuliRKli .m«l
D ARKBIN, and references are kindly permitted to

that gentleman, an also to Major Rathl><>n> .

C. ISKKi: I.OWE.
84 Pitt Street. Bydnry, New Wouth W«l» -.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

I'Hlll.KIls TABILATED.

43TA11 work careful and roroplele. 8amplffl of work
and estimates of expense furnisDcd t>y

A. L. WILSON,

At Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET.
San Francisco, • - - Califor

318

%ht IfcjccfTer awd ^yoxtsmmx.

Nov. 10

=IMPOETANT -:- SALE=-
THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

A draft of Thirty-eight Head from the Breeding Establishment of J. B. HAGGIN, Esq. Bold en account of being over-stocked*

To take pl**ce at

RAILROAD STABLES, corner Turk and Steiner Streets, San Francisco, at 1 1 a. m., on

FRIDAY, November 23, 1888.

The following mares will be sjld. Thev have been stinted to Darebin, Sir Modred, Kyrle Daly, Hyder AH, Long6eld, Warwick and Milner, and other stallions in service at Eancho del Paso|

SISTEE TO KUTH RYAN.
SOPHIE,
VIRGIE.
WILD HOSE.
YOUNG FLUSH.
MAGGIE O.
KOSA BELLA FILLY.
MAEIN.
These mares are by such sires as Virgil, King Alfonso, Duke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, Cuttsby, Hubbaid, Joe Daniels, Shannon, Wheatley, Leinster, Bazaar, and others.
Catalogues will Issue shortly, giving extended Fedlgr«es ami lull Jnlormatlon.

ANNIE LAUB.IE.

LIN A.

ASSYRIA.

MAGGIE O'NEIL.

CINDERELLA.

MAID OP STOCKDALE.

ELIZA.

MEDEA.

GIPSEY.

REBECCA.

IRENE.

ROSA BELLA.

COMANCHE.

JOHANNA.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.

SANTA ROSA

BROOK.

URSULA.

ELZA.

VEDETTE.

FLORIS.

UKIAH.

UNA.

BILLOW.

AMARYLLIS.

LORRAINE.

LINORA.

ASA.

CHARITY.

22 Montgomery Street-

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

AMUAL FALL SALE'

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, and

SHETLAND PONIES,
From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

PROPERTY OF J. B. -HAGGIN, ESQ.,

To take plane

Tuesday, November 27, 1888,

- at 10 a. in.,

At RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues will be issued immediately giving pedigrees, etc.

22 Montgomery Street.

109

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE OP THE

KtKUCH STUD!

Owing to the death of Mr. J. Lucas Turner, the executors have instructed Messrs. BRUCE & KIDD to sell by auction at the Fair Grounds. St. Louis, Mo., on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 'Al, 1888, AT 11 O'CLOCK A, M.,

Without reserve, the entire Einloch Stud, consisting of 75 Head of Thoroughbreds, including the two celebrated stallious imp. UHLAN and Aristides, forty-one head of brood-
mares, sixteen of whom are imported and decended from celebrated English sires and dams, twenty-five native mares of the best racing Btrsins, twenty-five weanlings, by imp. Uhlan,
Aristides and imp. Athlete, two yearling Gllies, three two-year-olds and two horses in training.

Messrs. Bruce & Kidd respectfully invite the attention of breeders and turfmen to this great, important sale, rendered imperative by the death of the proprietor. Catalogues may be
obtained at the office or by addressing Bruce & Kidd, Lexington, Ky. The stock is on view at the Kinloch Stock Farm, near St. Louis, Mo., on any week day.

BRUCE & KIDD, Lexington, Ky.

Eureka Jockey
Club.

PALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888,

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 15, 1888.

FIRST DAY -NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Puree 8450;
first quarter SfiO; half S7S; tbree-quariers $85; mile
SKO; inllc and a quarter SlyiJ. AH paid up entries
over five to be added and equally divided between
each winner.

2— Trotting. Purse S250. Three minute class for
horBOB owne-i In Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,
18H8. First horse to receive 8150; second 875; third
S7G

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1888.
Tl— F.ureka stake. For all ages ?50. Entrance half

forfeit, ?30l) added; second to receive 8100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
4 — Running Purse 8150. For all atfeB First horse

81 20; second S25, half mile and repeat.
5— Running Purse c?200. For .wo- year-olds. Flr^t

horse to receive 8150; second 850, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THUR9DAY NOV. 29TH, 1888.

C— Trotting Purse ?50f); 2:40claRS, for horses owned
In Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse 8360; Becond horse S150; third horse 860.

7— Trotting Pume 87*0. Free for ftU. First horse
&510; Becond 5175; third 875,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY. NOV. SO.

8- Running-Purse S253 for all ages; first horse
S200; second S50; three-quarters of a mile.

9— Humboldt Stakes; for all ages: 825 entrance:
one-half forfeit; $250 added; second to receive 876;
third to save stakes, one mlie.

10-Running-Purse $160; ior all ages; first horse to
receive 8125; second ¥25; 600 yards.

< OM»I I JONS AND REMARKS.

All trotting races are best three in five unlesB other-
wise specified; four to enter and three to start, but
the Board reserves (he right to hold a less number
Lhan four to fill by the withdrawal of. a proportionate
amount- of the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting races the rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all running races the rules
of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot heats
of any two classes alternately, if necessary to iiiiish
any day's racing.

lu all entries not declared out by G p. m. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

In all races four or more paid-up entries required
to fill, and three or more liorseB to start.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting raccB drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in entries.

KnirieB in ali races to cloBe with the becrctarv,
Thursday, November 15, 1888.

Entry blanks will bo furnished upon application to
the Secretary.

i>AMi-;r. MURPHY, Preuldeut.

H, COHSi, Secretary. 3

fa * k^-U-=^v

^ "I.SH0TG^NmpARTrjDGES t

HAVE ABBIVED
Clydesdale Stallions.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdales, Stallions and Mares. These
Animals ar« fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses are quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undersigned.

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, San FmnoiBco.

First-classLivery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a Hue Paying
Business*,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, oue of
the beBt located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stables In San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom and a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and is well-known tbrounhout the Slate.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire ol 22 In 2:3" List, and Five or
tlicm Better than 2:20.

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Nutwood's Hook lor 188H Now Oni-u at

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FULL NOW.
Limited to Twenty MaroB outside of our own

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

H. L. A F. O. SHUT,

Catalogues forwarded

l>ubuqne, Iowa.

113

1883

IIxjc ^uuXcx mxtl j^xorismati.

319

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

— INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From "Waterloo Cup 'Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any bind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered Sau Francisco mail boat

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOCK AGKNTS,

106 PITT STREET. SYDNEr, NEW SODTH WALES
ITeeistered Cable Address "PEDIGREE."

FOR SALE.

DORR— PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taffs Gordon Setter D&rr, Bench
Show and Field Tiial Winner and H. K. Silvie's Eng-
lish Setter, Phcebe. Phcebe is by Count Harry
(Count Noble— Paula) out of Daisy W who had
the blood of Druid, Rob Hoy, Pride of the Bor-
der, Castlowitz, True, Lewellyn Prince, Adams'
Bock and Dora and other noted dogs.

Full pedigrees given. For particulars address,
104 FB€». A. TAFT, Trnckee, Cal.

'88

-FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants tvIio send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRLAWN CATALOGUE FOB 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in ubo at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descripiionB and
grees, and prices of

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF XOTJNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STAIXIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High.bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish t'>
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed wit Is
the Greatest BJniiorniity.

Gentlemeu who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for tlielr
om ii driving, can be supplied at Fairlawn. Any young Btallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTTTC n"NTT? PPTPT? VJ A "NT ls strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and tlie price of every
J. LIU Ull£i-r DiL\JLi 1M11 animal lor sale is primed in the catalogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Southern Pacific Co.

(PAOEFIO SYSTEM.)
rains leave and are dne to arrive at
Sau Francisco.

E| From Oct. 15, 1888.

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ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Price $ i O each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F,

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1593-5 California Street.
FITZGERALD *V CONLON, Proprietors.

80 Telephone No. 66-

Happy Hedium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to bis credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13J, the fastest Btallion
that ever lived.

WELL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (37),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:19±; Modoc.
2:19$, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $100 the season,
or $ 1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Aireto (S548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or S80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (9131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maxim u s, (5195),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, ate.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mam brino Patcb*»n; So.
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mori-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the Eeason, or
S80 by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Pox 320.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

.. Calls toga and Napa....
...Haywarda and Niles!',

...lone via Livermore

...Knight's Landing

...Livermore andPleaBanton..,

...Los AngeleB, Deming, El

Paso and East

...Los Angeles and Mojave

...Martinez

....Milton.

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. ..Ogden and East

....Red Bluff via MarvsvlUe

....Redding via Willows

...Sacramento, via Benlcla

viaBenicia

" via Livermore.

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers.
....San Jobs _

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Santa Barbara

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Siskiyou k Portland

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t3:45 p v
12:15 P u
5:45 P m
10:13 A M
7:45 a m
6:15 p M
10:10 A M

LOCAL PERRY TRAINS.

From San Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 7:30— 8:00—
8;30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:06— 12:30
—1:00— 1:30— 2:00—2:30—3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4;30 — 5:00
5:30— (5:00 — ^:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00-11:00— 12-00

TO FRUIT VALE. ( via East Oakland)— Same as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., inclusive, also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda)— •9:30—7:00— •12rfW

10 ALAALEDa— *b:UU— *6:3U— 7:UU— •7:30—8:00 — •S-3Q--
9:00— y:30— 10:00— tlO^O— 11:00— $11:30— 12:00— 112:30—
1:00— 11:30— 2:00— ]2:b0— 3:00—3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00—
5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00—8:00—3:00—10:00—11 :00— 12:00.

W) BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY-*6:U0—
*6;SU— 7:00— "7:30— 8:00- •8.30— S:00— 9:30—10:00—
tl0:30— 11:00— $11:30—12:00- $12:20-1:00-11:30-2:00
$2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:00—3:00—9:00—10:00—11 :00— 12:00.

To San Francisco Dally.

Veterinary Establishment.

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VETERINARY SURGEON,

GEADUATED APE1L 22d, 1870.
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For Sale or Lease.

Alexander's Abdallah, 15,
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

CSco

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Almont, 33

Sire of

31 trotters and 2

pacers In 2:30

list.

Sally Anderson.,

r

| Hambletonian, 10,
.. -J Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
I
I Eat y Darling

(Mambrino Chief, 11.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

^Hortense.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
I_ Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f f Hambletonian 10.

I Messenger Duroc, 106 ] Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also \
| sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- | Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
-J laine, yearling res. 2:31J. L dallah Chief,

FROM FRUIT VALE (via East Uaklandj— 6:25-6:55
— 7:>&— 7:55-8:25— 8:55— 9:25—9:55— 10:25— 10:55- 11:25
11:&5— 12:25— 12:55— 1:25-1:55-2:25— 2:55— 3:35— 3:55
—4:25— 4^5— 5:25— 5:55— 6:'25— 6:55— 7:50— 3:55— 0:53.

FROM FRUIT VALE (.via Alameda) — *c:U— 6:51 —
$9:20— *3:20

FROM EAST OAKLAND— «5:30-6:00- 6:30 — 7:00—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11 vu
12:00—12:30—1 :00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3 :3C— 4 :00 —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00—9:00- 9:o8—
10:58.

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLASD-9 m nntes Later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— "5:30— 6:C0-"6:30— 7:00 -*7:3i— 8:00
•8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— $10:30-11:00— $11:30— 12:00—
$12:30— 1:00— $1:30— 2:00— J2:30—3:CO— 3:30— 4:00 —
4:30— 5:00—5:30— 6:00—6:30— 7:00—8:00—9:00-10:00—
M:0P.

•M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— *5:25
5:65— •6:25— 6:55— •7:25-7:55-"8:25-8 ^5—9:25-9:55
— $10:25— 10:55— $11:25— 11:55— $12:25- 12:55— $1:25—
1:55— $2:25— 2:55— 3:25— 3:56— 4:25— 4:55— 5:25— 5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55—9:55—10:65.

- (it^IK ROUTE,

FROM BAN FRANCIfeCO— •7:16— S:lb— U06- iila—

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6^5—8:15— 10 05—12:15— 2:15 —

«:16.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

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f Colossua, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stud \

Book.) I Maid of Monmouth,

- I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for article and description.

j" Hambletonian, 10,
T j (Bysdyk's)

( j Guy Miller..

I Hambletonian, 725 j

(Whipple's) | Martha Wash-

l lngton j

( Dam by Abdallah,

O

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l_BoliYar Mare.

( Burr's Washington.

! Emblem j Tattler, 300 ...

[ j

[Young Portia.,

(Pilot, Ir., 12.

( Telamon.
(Telltae t*lea.

I Mambrino Chief, 11.
Portia by Roebuck,
See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1888, for article and description.

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SUBSCRIPT ION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

The Starting Judgje-

Col. E. S. Edwards, well known to all of the trotting horse
fraternity, writes to the Kentucky Stock Farm as follows:

The position of starting judge is a very important as well
as a very ouerous one, and it is not every one that Is capable
of filling it. It is not enough that a starter should be a good
horseman and have an accurate knowledge of the rules. He
should also be a good judge of men — oapable of seeing quick,
thinking quick and acting quick. Drivers, as a rule, are
not modeled after the pattern of perfect men. They are
jealous as cboir singers, and it is a singular fact that men who
are the best of friends, and willing to concede anything to
each other outside of the sulky, will seek to obtain every
advantage fairly or unfairly, the moment they engage in a
race. This has been remarked hundreds of times. They
will often complain bitterly of each other at the conclusion
of a heat, and importune the judges to punish for thj most
trivial offence. The driver is yet to be found who will admit
that he ever did anything wrong during a race, or that any
puoisbment was ever justly inflicted upon him. The dis-
position of a driver will almost invariably crop out in scoring
and an experienced starter will detect in one or two trials the
quality of men he has to deal with. Many instances have
come under the personal observation of the writer where
drivers have not only risked their own lives but imperiled
the lives of others in a race to secure a slight advantage in
position at the start. There are of course, exceptions, and
some drivers could be named who are as gentlemanly in the
sulky as out of it; but it is not unusual for drivel's eveu in
scoring to crowd each other and drive wide to keep others
out of their rightful positions, or for two to drive so as to
close out the third horse as soon as the word is yiveu. To
protect each driver a3 far as possiblo in his position and to
see that no one has undue advantage over the other is the
duty of the starter. A conscientious presiding judge will
have no friends in a T6.ce whose faults he will condone when
it becomes necessary to apply the rules. And here is where
drivers frequently make a mistake. They think that for
friendship's sake a little the best of the start will be per-
mitted, or that they may indulge in a little more running
than is permissible under the rules, and when they are
checked they forswear friendship forever, and declare they
"never will start a horse where that man is in Lhe stand."
It has been said that "a man can not start horses and keep
his friends." Some owners and drivers have gone so far as
to make their entry contingent upon a certain starter not
being employed. It is needless to say that self-respecting
managers in such cases either consign the entry to the waste
basket, or receive it and suspend the nominator if he does
not produce his horse or pay the entrance fee. An unjust
or partial starter will make himself obnoxious to the public,
and his services will not long be required. An inveterate
pool-buyer should not be permitted to occupy the judges'
stand in races where there is a pool-box. There is a strin-
gent rule forbidding men who have any interest in the race
serving as judges, but if Frank Herdic was to be put upon
his oath it would be found that this rule is more violated
than any other. It is true that there are men who can hold
pools on a race and still be capable of a just decision adveise
• to their interests. It is eqnally true ttyat drivers have very
little confidence in a judge whose pool gambling proclivities
they know to be in the ascendent. In cases of close decisions
the loser by the judgment will, whether justly or not, attrib-
ute the decision to the influence of the pool box.

A peculiar feature which attends upon the position of the
starter is the responsibility which attaches to him in the
eyes of the owners and drivers. No other judge in the stand
is held accountable for punishment or adverse decisions. To
him alone attaches the blame of everything that occurs aud
he alone is damned. It sometimes happens that the starting
.judge will incur the animosity of a driver, who has been
disciplined when the former was bis sole defender, and was
out-voted by the other two judges. A case in kind occurred
not long ago where a foul was claimed by a driver; the de-
cision was against hira. He immediately inquired of the
secretary of another association wLo was present, whether
lhe same starting judge woul 1 act at their meeting, saying
that he cjuld not enter his hoises if he did. The fact was
that the starting judge was the only oue of all in the stand
that stood by him and voted to sustain his claim.

In some cases managers of trotting meetings will yield to
lhe demand of a driver or owner, and in order to secure two
or three entries will state that such and such a starter will
not be in the stand. The iustauces are rare, however, where
managers will be dictated to in this regard. There is another
element to be considered besides drivers and owners in giv-
ing a racing meeting, and this must be catered to in order
to achieve success. The public will not long patronize a race
coarse where ignorant and partial judges attempt to ad-

minister turf law. A etarting judge should be acquainted
with the rules; he should be a judge of men as well as horses;
he should be h'rm, yet courteous in his demeanor, and con-
scientious enough not to be influenced by the ties of friend-
ship.

Stars of the Great Campaign.

When a young trotter promises exceptionally well, it is
always the dream of his owner to wage a campaign of con-
quest down the great Circuit-line. There the prizes and the
honors are greatest, for to campaign successfully through this
grand series of hot contests requires the speed and the stam-
ina of a race-horse. The horses that can hold their own from
Detroit to New York are rare, indeed, and none but AVedge-
wood has ever won every race in his class in the Circuit.
This year his daughter, Favonia, started out as though she
were going to repeat the 18S0 coup of her sire; bat she
dropped out of the line at tftica.

Although Detroit is not in the Grand Circuit this year, the
campaign actually opened there, and to all practical purposes
it was tho beginning of the Circuit. The great event of the
meeting waB Guy's performance in the 3:00 class, where in
the first heat he distanced a good held hi 2:16*. This made
the erratic son of Kentucky Prince the sensational horse of
the year; and his peculiar ups and dowus as he came down
the line kept him and Millard Saunders, to use a stereotyped
phrase, "the cynosure of all eyes." At the same meeting
Prince Wilkes defeated Guy, and thus began a campaign that
stamps him as beyond a doubt the best horse in training this
year. He is a grand, level-headed horse, with speed enough
to Keep the fastest on their toes, and the stamina to wear
down the stoutest-hearted opponent. With all this the Prince
is a laboring-gaited horse; and when we saw him strive vainly
against Patron at Hartford, a year ago, we could not believe
that ever a horse that trotted with such apparent effort could
overcome the pure, machine-like speed of Patron, whose gait
is simply the poetry of trotting-action. At Cleveland, Ohio,
Jack, tho money-winner of the season, made his debut on the
Circuit by winning in the 2:30 class over a good field. He
won also at Buffalo, captured the $10,000 stake at Rochester,
was placed at Hartford, and wound up the Circuit by winning
the $5,000 stake for the 2:2S class at Springfield and the
$5,000 stake for the 2:25 class. Jack was well and honestly
managed, having that prince of all trot ting-horse drivers,
Budd Doble, behind him, and by fair and squaie means he
won for Jack's owner more money than some of the tarf
highwaymen did with faster horses. Theje gentry would
rather make a thousand dollars by a thievish "settlement"
than win two thousand the way Budd Doble does it. Jack is
trotting-bred from "away back," being by Pilot Medium, out
of a daughter of Magna Charta. His sire, Pilot Medium, was
by Happy Medium, out of Tackey, 2:26, by Pilot Jr., and it
is worthy of note that both his sire and grandsire in the male
line were re-enforced by the blood of dams that were famous
on the tuif.

Another horse that proved himself a sterling campaigner
was the gelding without a name that is indicated in the sum-
maries by the brand T. T. S. Tnis chestnut son of Melrose,
out of Aj>ix, by Vermont Eambletoniau, came clear down
from Cleveland to New York, and won a good substantial
slice of the money in every race in his class in the circuit.
The Melrose-Ajax gelding figures as the fourth largest winner
in the campaign, and has certainly proven his right to a
name. In view of his good campaigning qualities, trotting a
race and sometimes two races a week, and always holding his
own, his breeding is of interest.

He is deep in trotting-blood, his sire being a son of Victor
von Bismarck (son of Hambletonian and Hattie Wood, by
Harry Clay), out of Cinderella, by Mambrino Pilot, who was
by Mambrino Chief, out of Juliet, by Pilot Jr. The dam of
the famous gelding is a daughter of Vermont Hambletonian,
son of Harris' Huinbletonian. This is a strong and pure
trotting-inheritance. Jack trotted his great campaign in tips
instead of shoes.

Junemont, by Tremont, 2:281, oame to the front in impress-
ive style at Cleveland, winning the race for the 2:20 class
after a six-heat contest, and taking a record of 2:18£. June-
mont has little breeding on his dam's side, she being by a
horse called Jack Rosey (of remote Black Hawk descent), and
out of a mare by a sire of unknown blood. But Junemout's
aire, Tremont, is bred deep enough in Ivotting-blood to get
trotters out of anything, and he was, moreover, a performer
himself. Tremont is by Belmont, out of Virginia, by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, and his gran da in was the famous Grey
Goose, the dam of Champagne, 2:30, by Nottingham's Nor-
man.

The 2:27 class at this meeting was won by J. B. Richard-
son, and he lowered bis record in the louith heat to 2:19].
He is by George Wilkes, out of Tullahoma, by Alniont, and

his grandam was Lady Taylor, by Glencoe. Almont's unri-
valed prepotency enabled him to get not only trotters but
sires of trotters out of thoroughbred mares, and it is not sur-
prising that a daughter of his bred to George Wilkes should
throw a trotter of Richardson's caliber. In his immediate
croeses he represents a trottine-combination of two strains as
strong and prepotent in trotting-instinct as any on earth.
Favonia is somewhat similarly bred, she being by the great
trotter and trotting-sire Wedgewood, 2:19, out of Fadette, by
Alexander's Abdallah, and Fadette was out of Lightsome, by
Glencoe. Here the immediate crosses are two united strains
of the blood of Alexander's Abdallah through Belmont and
Fadette, and no strain of blood we have has equaled that of
Alexander's Abdallah in power to breed on generation after
generation, and to subdue to itself all counter-currents.

At Buffalo, Jack, Richardson and Favonia again won, the
latter reducing her record to 2:15. Spofford, well-known on
the turf before, wou in the 2:20 class, and Guy trotted the
best race of his life, beating Prince Wilkes aud Rosalind
Wilkes, in straight heats, in 2:20i, 2:U], 2:16.

At Rochester, two good performers turned up as winners
in Blda B. and Geneva S., the latter being one of the very
best performers down the Circuit. Elda B. is by Wood's
Hambletonian, out of a daughter of Dandy, son of Long
Island Black Hawk, and Geneva S. is by Abdallah Mambrino,
son of Almont. She is as game a mare as was seen this sea-
son, and McCarthy gave her a campaign calculated to break
down an iron horse. This may be a wife way to use a five-
year-old mare, but the true spirit of a turfman is not shov*n
by working a horse for every dollar that is in him, until he
joins the ranks of the young cripples that are suggestions of
what they might have been in a sportsman's hands. As an
example of the gruelling work this Ally got, it may be noted
that on September 12th, at Springfield, she trotted and won
an eight-heat race in which the heats ranged from 9sl8| to
2:23$, and on September 14th trotted a four-heat race against
Jack. There are few who will be ready to believe that Gen-
eva S. will be as good a mare at full maturity as she would
have been had reasonable tasks been asked of her as a five-
year-old. Other first-class performers iu the Circuit joined
in prominently well "down the line." Golden Rod, Lucille's
Baby and Cleon more than held their own in the last meet-
ings. Golden Rod esDecially, made a sweep in his class from
Utica to Springfield. "He is by Alcyone, out of Annie Eastin,
by Morgan Rattler, and is bred for a star. Annie Eastin is
also the dam of Endymion, 2:23^, and Dolly Davis, 2:29.
Lucille's Baby, by Princeps, out of Lucille Golddust, 2:16],
seemed to improve as the campaign progressed, aud Gold-
smith had a good horse in Mr. Ogden's Cleon at Fleetwood.

In the subjoined table we have given the gross winnings of
all that won 52,000 and upward from Detroit to New York,
together with details of their performances, which may afford
a gauge of their qualities as campaigners:

PRINCIPAL CIRCUIT WINNERS.

Horses,

a

o

a

-a

<D

<A

a

a

o
It
n

13

a

Odd
* a t

■3
O

a

£ a

£i

■f

GenevaS

G
10
G
10
10
8
7
4
4
7
6
6
G
7
4
G
7
3
5
1
0
3
3

6'

3

G

4

5

3

5

3

4

3

2

1

3

2

1

2

1

0

1

1

1

1 2
1

25
47
27
4G
23
38
41

ir.

15
30
15
21
20
IP
16
21
111
14
22
3
24
15
10

15

14

16

11

14

13

17

9

12

10

5

12

111

9

3

7

7

2

5

2

6

G

3

G

1

6

G

7

6 ■

6

3

4

4

3

4

G

5

1

3

1

1

2

1

2

2

1

3:191

2:191
2:'8i
2:19!
2:12j

2:181

2:171
2:Hj
2:16

2:22
2:1(1
2:22]
2:21
2:20i

2:191

2:181

2:191

2:19j

2:11

2:16

2:18J

2:181

1*12,403
11,095
8.900
7,706

C.OOO

6,782

6,037

4,8(0

3,760

Mulatto

3,050
3,625
3,600

11,175

3,000

2,425

2,4*5

2,400
2,245
2,126
2,1100

Wbltentooklnga

2,000
2,000

Lady Wbllefoot

These are arranged in the order of their winnings. Iu a
few instances these amounts are approximations, as perform-
ances in "specials," where conditions olteu vary, are involved.
Among the heavy money winners all varieties of blood are
found in all sorts of combinations, but, with only two excep-
tions, every oue in the list carries a rich infusion of fashion-
able trotting blood.— Wallact's Monthly.

There is talk of a match between Favonia an 1 R<
Wilkes beforo the season closes.

322

3jntc greed cr and jlporiswatt.

Nov. 17

Alliance of Jockey Clubs.

From the Chicago Horseman we copy the following od a
subject of general importance:

Oue of the most important reasons why the jockey clubs
of the continent should enter into a friendly alliance has re-
ceived but Bcant attention. It is the great and ever growing
difficulty which responsible owners experience in collecting
their forfeit orders- All our large stakes have forfeit condi-
tions, aDd the Secretaries of the associations do their best to
collect them, but as a rale when a stake is won, the winner,
instead of receiving the full amount in cash, is compelled to
take the added money and as much of the forfeit money as
the Secretary has succeeded in collecting. In many in-
stances the Secretary is powerless to collect from a certain
class of owners. They are either impecunious, or having
won neither stake nor purse at the meeting, he has nothing
on hand from whicb he can deduct the forfeits due to other
owners. The winning owner has no redress but to take the
forfeit orders and trust to a friendly Secretary or his own
powers of collection to turn them into cash. We have known
many instances of owners who have carried these orders in
their pockets till they became worn out with age, when they
have thrown them away in disgust. The crowning injustice
of the system is that our rules of penalties for stake winners
are based upon the face value of the stake or stakes won.
So that a horse is often penalized for winning a given
amount, when as a matter of fact the owner has only re-
ceived a certain proportion in cash, and the balance in paper
which is not negotiable. It is true that as all Buffer alike no
special injustice is done, but it is a false ami unsatisfactory
state of affairs, and if a remedy cin be devised it is the man-
ifest duty of the clubs to the owners to put it into practice at
the earliest opportunity. We know that many Secretaries
loyally collect all the forfeits they can, and incur consider-
abla unpopularity from a certain cla-:sof owners for so doing.
A National Jockey Club 1b the only effectual core for this
evil. It would insure prompt collections, and relieve own-
ers and Secretaries of tho unpleasant responsibilities of per-
sonal collection. At the conclusion of a meeting the Secre-
tary of an association would immediately send his lists of
forfeits to the office of the National Club, the Secretary of
which organization would at once send a copy to all the
affiliated memhers. The defaulting owners would thus be
completely cornered on all sides, and would be compelled to
settle or leave the turf.

In discussing this and kindred topics relating to the forth-
coming Turf Congress, that veteran turfman, B. G. Bruce
writes as follows:

The annual meeting of the American Turf Congress has
been called to meet at the St. James Hotel, New York City,
Wednesday, November 14, to which the clubs East and West
have been invited to send a delegate. Some of the clubs
East will send delegates, some have declined and some have,
not expnssed themselves. The rules of the American Turf
Congress have for their object the improvement of the breed
and the development of horses, through the promotion of the
interest of the American running tnrf ; the prevention, de-
tection and the punishment of fraud thereon, and uniformity
in the government of racing; and why every club in the
country cannot meet oa this common ground is a wonder to
us. The rules do not propose to interfere with the dates or
arrangements of the different meetings, and each association
may be governed by its own by-laws. The scale of weights,
east and west, is the same in stake races, and the only differ-
ence is in the scale for two and three-year-olds, and for all
ages.

As a sport, racing has become the leading amnsement of
the people, and its business side should be kept steadily in
view; and this can be best accomplished by the concurrent
action of the different clubs. The better regulation of the
betting and booking privileges of the clubs is one that re-
quires attention. The forfeit list and forfeit order system
have not been a success, and this department of the turf
loudly demands reform. A horse wins a valuable sweep-
Btake; the owner expects to receive the amount as it appears
on the face, but generally only part is handed over to him,
the remainder consisting of a list of forfeit orders or parties
in the forfeit list. The owner's horse is penalized for win-
ning a stake of a certain value, while he does not receive
more than two-thirds or three-fourths of the amount. This
is not right. In order to obviate thiB difference in the pay-
ment of stakes, which is more or less general east or west,
an obvious mode presents itself, which is for an entrance fee
to be paid at the time of enlry, and the Secretary to receive
no nomination unaccompanied by the money.

When a stake is for yearlings and to be run when three
years old, an entrance fee should be required when the nom-
ination is made, and another payment might be required at
two years old, and so much more to start. If a party failed
to make his second payment or did not start he would be
out only the payments he had made. Such a rule would dis-
pense with a forfeit list and forfeit orders, and parties win-
ning a stake would know exactly what they are going to
receive, and would willingly take up a penalty for such win-
ning. This would save an immense amount of trouble to the
clubs and their secretaries, and would enable them to settle
up every day if they desired.

There are doubtless anumber of other minor improvements
that might be made in the rules, but those suggested strike
us most forcible at this time. It is to be hoped that those
clubs east' which have declined to send a delegate to the
American Tnrf Congress will reconsider the matter and send
a representative, and see if a uniform set of rnles cannot be
adopted which will tend to the common advantage of all and
the advancement of the American turf. If it cannot be
accomplished, no barm will be done, and things will remain
as they are; but if it can be arranged it must be to the benefit
of the turf in general.

On the subject of unpaid forfeits the English Jockey Clab
is very strict, and as the rules regulating them are perfectly
clear and explicit, we reproduce them. They are as follows:

An unpaid forfeit list shall be kept at the registry office,
and shall be published in the "Sheet Calendar" after the
Newmarket July meeting, and again at the conclusion of the
racing season in every year. It shall include all due and
unpaid entrances, stakes, fines and forfeits which have been
notified as hereinafter mentioned, and shall state ihe real
name or names, and also the assumed name or names (if any)
of the persons from whom, and the horses {if any) in respect
of which the same are due. Entrances, stakes, riDes aDd for-
feits which have been so published must be paid directly into
the registry office, and until so paid they shall not be removed
from the list.

Any person to whom any entrance, stake, fine, fee or for-
feit is payable (whether as an official or otherwise) may (or
phall, if he be an official, within a month of the publication
nf the next forfeit list) notify the same in writing, signed by
him, to the registry office, or to the clerk of the course, and

every such statement received by the clerk of the course shall
be forthwith transmitted by him to the registry office.

So long as the Dame of a person is in the unpaid forfeit list
he cannot subscribe to any sweepstakes, and no horse can be
entered by him or under his subscription for any race,
whether acting as an agent or otherwise, and no horse which
has been entered by him, or in his name, or under his sub-
scription, or of which he is wholly or partly the owner, or
which, after his default has been twice published in the
"Kacing Calendar," shall be proved to the satisfaction of the
steward to be under his care, training, management or super-
intendence, shall be qualified to run for any race; and bo
long as any horse is in the unpaid forfeit list, such horse
shall not be entered or rnn for any race.

A correct alphabetical index of the horses and owners in
the last forfeit liBt and Irish forfeit list Bhall be published in
the first "Calendar" of every month during the racing season.
Sach monthly list shall commence not less than three years
before the time at which it is published, and shall be carried
down to and include the latest forfeit list which has been
published in the "Sheet Calendar" as above mentioned.

The clerk of the course at every meeting shall put up in
his office during Buch meeting two copies of the last monthly
list for the time being.

If any horse which, or the owner of which, is in any for-
feit list be allowed to start, the clerk of the course shall be
fined £10.

If a horse which, or the owner of which, is in any forfeit
list be entered for any race, the owner of such horse shall be
fined £50.

This system relieves good-natored owners of the unpleas-
ant task of collecting their own forfeits, and places their
prompt collection upon a practical and legal basis.

With regard to the regulation of the betting privileges, we
believe that each ussociation should have absolute control.
It is a question of revenue, with which a central association
has nothing to do. We hope the eastern clabs will realize
that they have a grand opportunity of iusuriDg the hooor,
prosperity and popularity of the tnrf by meeting their west-
ern brethren in convention and legislating upon the live
questions which have been discussed in the pages of the
Horseman. With a National Jockey Club the turf will have
a uniform code of law; a liceDBe system for jockeys and
trainers; a system for the prompt payment of forfeits; com-
petent judges and starters, and a central authority which
will insure obedience to the law because it will have the
power to promptly puniBh the offenders.

Cross Breeding.

We copy from the National Live-Stock Journal the fol-
lowing:

Frequent instances are noted among herds and flocks where
the use of cross-bred or grade sires has resulted in much dis-
appointment to the owner. The offspring of two superior
pure-bred animals of different breeds being a first class ani-
mal, perhaps better than either parent, it has been concluded
that he could be advantageously used bb a sire. This plan
has been followed by some breeders of horses who have used
crosses of draft breeds in the expectation of raising colts
having the best qualities of both breeds, and many cross-
bred bulls have been sold to western ranchmen and others.
While a skillful breeder may be able to work improvement
by using great care in the selection and mating of cross-bred
animals, in a general way the result will not prove satisfac-
tory, and it will be found safer to select a pure-bred sire.
While there was some excuse for farmers usiog grade sires
when pure-bred animals were not bo numerous and com-
manded higher prices, there is no reason for this now wheu
pure-bred animals are within the reach of ail.

The following, written by Mr. Wm. Houseman in a contri-
bution to the English Live-Stock Sournal relates particularly to
poultry, but has an application in the case of other kinds of
stock as well:

Whether the reader's fancy be inclined towards pore-
breeding or cross-breeding, a glance at the latter subjeot can
scarcely fail to strike upon some matter which he will find
interesting. The writer is himself, as regards poultry, a
breeder of pure stock only, and of only ooe breed, at the
present time and for some years past, yet has gained more
knowledge by observations of cross-breeding, and by hi6 own
experiments and the experiments of others in crossing breeds
than by the narrow practice of perpetuating one pure breed,
in which the choice is confined to a type with but compara-
tively slight variations, and the results are much more nearly
uniform than those of the combination of different breeds.
Yet, to a practiced eye, the variations within a distinct breed
are many enough and wide enough to afford interesting studies
and to tax the ingenuity to insure something like uniformity
of the characteristics most desired.

Cross-breeding, nevertheless, gives a much larger range.
Every breeder should know something of it, and if that some-
thing be of his own doing, his information will be all the
surer and clearer.

No greater mistake, perhaps, upon the subject of breeding,
than the mistake of supposing that the subsequent genera-
tions from cross-bred stock are good for nothing, is ever en-
tertained. We constantly hear people say that the first oross
is all very well and may give you some useful birds, but you
must not attempt to breed from those birds. If that weie
so, where would be some of our most valuable breeds? The
same applies to other kind of stock. Much of the improve-
ment of old breeds, to say nothing of the manufacture of
brand new breeds, has been effected by crossing and by go-
ing on from the results of the cross until selection estab-
lished once more constancy of type. This has been done
repeatedly, and may be done again and again. It is no argu-
ment, however, in favor of meddling with a distinct type
already established and acknowledged to be valuable. Birds
of such a type, of course, may be taken for purposes of ex-
periment in crossing, but sources uncontaminated by alien
blood should be retained. The crones should be treated as
crosses, and kept carefully apart from the principal sources,
and those sources should be guarded with jealous vigilance,
to prevent pollution. Some breeders are fai too careless. If
a bird suits, its aotecedeats are not thought much about.
"Like produces like," is the axiom quoted in excuse of in-
difference; and the breeder sometimes finds to his cost that
like does produce like, not always immediately, but inter-
mittently and by reversion, and his very suitable bird be-
comes the parent of very unsuitable offspring, just because
it happened to have very unsuitable birds amoDg its ances-
tors.

To the remark already submitted, that it is possible to go
on successfully from the offspring of a cross, should be added
just this further remark; that a good deal of weeding will
probably be found necessary. In pnre-breeding we most
weed oat, often with a bold and unsparing hand, if we will
breed up something really choice and much in advance of the
average of the breed we work with. In cross-breeding much
more determined weeding must be done if we wish to present

good evidence of a design skillfully carried out. Anybody
can breed a mixed lot, which would puzzle the keenest ob-
server to guess his object in breeding them at all, or force
him to assume that the breeder had a desire for variety,
nothing more, as a motive.

For really intelligent and intelligible practice, cross-breed-
ing affords ample scope. The aim should be well defined,
and then the exercise of good judgment will be needed at
every step of the process. There is no reason why a poultry-
keeper who prefers cross-breeding either from fancy or in
the belief that it is the most profitable system of breeding;
should necessarily change hiB stock and repeatedly start
afresh, as we are sometimes told must be the case. He is a
poor hand at the work if he can not keep up a crosB-bred
nock from his original foundations to a creditable standard
as useful poultry. Hundreds of henwives are doing it suc-
cessfully all over the country.

Lucy, 2:18 1-4-

The great trotting mare Lucy, record 2;18j-, has passed
away at the ripe age of thirty-one years. From the New
York Sportsman we copy the following:

Lucy, one of the famous triumvirate of racemares that
laid the foundation of the Fashion Farm Btnd, died at that
establishment last week and was buried beside her two
greatest rivals, near the judge's stand od the farm track. The
ashes of the three queens, and in their day the greatest repre-
sentatives of the Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, and Clay
families mingle with the soil of New Jersey, within the
boundaries in which two of them were foaled.

When Lucy expired, died the last member of the baud of
performeis that entertained the public two decades ago, before
the Grand Circuit was thought of, and when the names of
2:20 trotters could be counted on the fingers of one hand. She
survived every horse that ever started against her in a race.

Lucy was bred by J. Butterworth of Burlington County, N.
J., and was got by George M. Patchen, 2:23£. out of Lady
Clifton, a daughter of May Day and Kate, a superior road
mare, by Prizefighter. She was foaled in 1857, and was bred
as a two-year-old to a son of George M. Patchen, producing
a chestnut colt, afterwards gelded, and that had speed enough
at maturity to show a mile in 2:28.

Some time after this event Lucy was taken op and soon
began to show speed, but five years elapsed before she heard
the bell ring. Her first victory was secured that year at
Kockville, Conn., where she defeated Stonewall Jackson
and a bay mare, the fastest heat being trotted in 2;43£. She
also wod two more races that year, closing the season with a
harness record of 2:39 and wagon record of 2:45. In 1866
she appeared faster than ever, and won four races, making a
record of 2:28 in the fourth heat of a race with Rosamond
and Cora.

Four more victories were added to Lucy's chain of races
before the close of 1S67, when she defeated Lady Thome for
the first and last time, although they met in over a dozen
races. Luoy inaugurated the following seasons by defeating
General Butler in a race to saddle over the Fashion Course,
trotting the deciding heat in 2:22£. Hollo Golddust was
the next to finish behind her, and in her next winning race
Goldsmith Maid and Fred Pence suffered defeat.

In 1869 Lucy defeated American Girl over the Fashion
Course in straight heats, trotting the third in 2:25. The fol-
lowing season she lowered George Wilkes' colore four times,
although beaten several times by Goldsmith Maid.

Lucy's only win in 1S71 was at Providence, where she de-
feated George Palmer, as all of that year was spent in trot-
ting races with Goldsmith Maid. During that and the fol-
lowing season the pair started in twenty-three races, and on
two ocoasions the daughter of George M. Patchen had to go
on and win in order to keep American Girl from securing the
glory. On one of these occasions Lucy trotted the greatest
race of her '.life, finishing her three winning heatslin 2:18),
2:19$ and 2:22. American Girl placing the second heat to
her credit in 2:17). Lucy was driven by Hickok in thi3 race,
and taken by him later iu the season to California, where she
defeated Occident, distancing him in the second heat of a
race in 2:20.

Lucy's last victory was won in the free-for-all at Cleve-
land's first Grand Circuit meeting, with American Girl and
Goldsmith Maid behind her. Three heats settled the race,
the fastest being finished in 2:2 If . During her career on the
turf Lucy started in eighty-one races, of which she won
twenty-five, was second iu forty-two, third in Dine, fourth in
four and unplaced In one. She was defeated twenty-five
timeB by Goldsmith Maid, twelve times by American Girl,
eleven times by Lady Thome and twice by George Wilkes.

When Lucy was retired after the close of 1S73, she had a
recoid of 2:18), made the year before, and was sixteen years
old. She was bred the following spring to Jay Gould, and
in 1875 dropped the bay colt Inheritor. He died as a fonr-
yeur-old leaving but four foals, one of which was Mont-
gomery, 2:21$, sire of Cleveland S., 2:30. The following
year she produced Lucia, also by Jay Gould, and who pro-
mises to be one of the greatest broodmares tracing to any
line. She was never broken, but bred as a three-year old
to Knox. Her first foal was a bay colt and that died aa a
four-year-old. She then threw Zoe, dam of Trapeze, 2:19J,
and Zig Zag, a fast colt; Beulah, 2:19$; Lueetta, a brood*
mare and dam of Lucid. Lucia's next foals were got by
Kamor, and are Lammermoor, 2:30; Udgardo, trial in 2404,
as a two-year-old, Hmly Burly and Hurrah. This spring
Lucia foaled a chestnut filly, by Pancoast, that was pur-
chased recently and taken to Parkville Farm.

The spring Lucia was foaled Lacy was bred to Gen. Knox
and produced Mikado, now in the stud in Kentucky. She
was then mated with Lady Thome's son. Gen. Washington,
and Triumvir, who was burned when five years old in the
Abdallah Park fire, was the result.

Sapphire and Sybil, both by Jay Gould, and both of
which are broodmares, were Lncy-'s last foals. Sapphire is"
the dam of Nominee, who won the blue ribbon for Eighlawu
Farm at the Horse Show this y aer, and Nomi nai or,
both of which are by Stranger. She is now at Pulo Alto iu
foal to Electioneer. Sybil has produced Sympathy, Syndic
and Silvia, the last two being by Stranger, aud the first by
Gen. Washington.

In the early history of the trotting turf Lucy's name stands
among those that will never be forgotten. Her great races
speak volumes, aud her record as well as her endurance,
proves that she possessed a constitution that could only be
eappad by the ravages of lime. The record of the stnd also
shows that her descendants will in the near future be an im-
portant factor in trotting mat*ers, and we look for her blood
to breed on as successfully through her daughters as Lady
Patriot's has through her sons.

Affection cannot be pounded into animals. Kind treat-
ment insures the affection ol an animal, while rough treat-
ment is sure to cause its hatred.

1888

•|tte fBrectler awcl jlpurlsttmit.

323

The Erdenheim Sale.

The Cambridgeshire Race-

The sale of the stallions and brood mares comprising the
famous Erdenheim stud at Chestnut Hill, near Philadelphia,
took place at the farm Nov. 8th. A special train from New
York brought about sixty horsemen, and from Philadelphia a
number of others arrived, so that when, shortl}" alter 1
o'clock, Col. S. D. Bruce began the sale, there was an attend-
ance of about one hundred and fifty people. The sale took
place in the old training stables. The weather was bleak
and raw, and it rained at intervals. The bidding was lively
and the prices realized unusually good. All the lots offered
were sold except La Rose and Waltz, who were not offered
on account of their age, and Bnsy Bee, who had died before
the sale. Maggie B. B. was bought up by Messrs. Kittson
through sentiment, find the total realized was $49,800, an av-
erage of $996 for 50 head. Following is a summary.

STALLIONS.
Alarm, b b, 18G9, by Eclip3e— Maud by Stockwell. Corrigan &

Long S 2,050

Reform, br h, 1871, by Leamington— Stolen Kisses by KoJght of

Kars. E. Israel. 350

Dalnacardoch, b b, 18G8, by Rataplan— Mayonaise by Teddington.

G. F.Johnson 575

Woodlands, ch b, 187^, by N'utbourue — Whiteface by Turnus.

Milton I'oung 1,000

Rataplan, cb h, 1881, by Alarm or Reform— Lady Lumley by

Rataplan. J. H. Lewis, Jr 600

Pardee, ch b, foaled 1682, by Alarm— Sister of Mercy by War

Dance. Corrigan & Long 1,350

Total S 5,825

Average for sis head, ?970.83

BROOD MARES.

AH ia, ch m, 1881, by Alarm— Elastic by Kentucky. Corrigan &

Long S 82t>

Algebra, b m, 1870. by Diophantns— Beatrice by Voltigeur.

Ferncliff Stud 175

Artince cb m, 1875, by Gleuelg— Finesse by Lexington. Fern-
cliff Stud 2,100

Auricula, b m, 1877, by Waverly— Aureola by War Dance. Fern-
cliff Stud 500

Austialind, cb m, 1872, by Australian— Dolly Carter by Glencoe.

Ferncliff Stud 1,700

Baby, br m, 187P, by Slrachino— Ecliptic by Eclipse. W . Gratz. 900

Redotte, b m, 1880, by Bonnie Scotland— Erm«ngarde by Light-

niug. Ferncliff atud 1,010

Blue Lodge, ch m, 1877, by Fellowcraft— Bonnie May by Bonnie

Scotland. W.H.Forbes 1.C0O

Clara br m, 1880, by Dutch Skater— Expectation by Speculum.

W. Gratz 2,100

Dahabiab, b m, 1883, by Kingfisher— Felucca by Buccaneer. M.

Young 3?5

b m, 18s5, by Littleton — Mystification by Orest. J. Howard]

Efa,

250

375
350

Lewis —
Elastic, b m, 1881, by Kentucky— Blue Ribbon by Revenue. W.

Gratz

Equity, ch m, 1830, by Enquirer— Fannie Mattingly by Hunters

Lexington. Ferncliff Stud

Erasure, b m, 1878, by Virgil— Blunder by Lexington. E. W,

Walden 1.250

Esaayez II, b m, 1880, by Cremorne— Pill Box by Van Galen. D.

D. Withers 3.600

Fairwater, ch m, 1880, by The Ill-Used— Lady Blessington, by

Eclipse. K. W. Walden 575

Fancy, b m, 1883, by Glenelg— Fanny Brown by Brown Dick.

M.' Young 375

Gildelia ch m, 1877, by Bonnie Scotland— Waltz by Lexington.

Fern'cliffStud 4,100

Hutoba. b m, 1886, by Reform— Maggie B B by Australian. G.

L Johnson 1.J50

Iuka ch m. 1883, by Reform— Sister of Mercy by War Dance.

W.M.Clark 1.000

Issaquena, ch m, 1881, by Reform— Essayez II by Cremorne. R

W. Wa' den 1.650

Lady Lumley, ch m, 1872, by Rataplan— SchottischP by Fan-
dango. W. H, Forbes 1.350

Lady's Maid, b m, 1812, by Leamington— Lady Duke by Leaming-
ton. W. Gratz

Lady Salyers, b m, 1874, by Longfellow— Gene vra by Lexington.

Corrigan & Long ^"WM'l

Leeda, b m, 188-1, by Cape Race— Beware by Billet

Luminous, b m,' 1881, by Alarm-Lady Lumley by Rataplan.

Corrigan & Long -. 2.0C0

Luxury, ch m, 1884, by Alarm-Lady Lumley by Rataplen. L.
O Appleby

Maggie B B. cb m. 1867, by Australian— Madeline by Boston.
W H Forbes

Meoara b m, 1870, by Eclipse— Ulrica by Lexington. W. Gratz.

Misty Mom, cb m,18?l, by Ulverslon— Princesa Royal by Sov-
ereign. Coriigan & Long . . ........ -■--■_. ■■••••

Preciosa. b m, 1875, by Leamington— Mary Ckvrk by Lexington.

. F. John-

725.

875

850

1.1 DO
950

150

Corrigan & Long

Rachel, br m. 187(3, by Bonnie Scotland— Sadowa by Jack Malone

R W. Walden

Ranee, b m, 1881, by Reform-Sue Ryder by Knight of St. George

G F Jonnson

Retribution, br m, 1880, by Reform— Nemesis by Eclipse. D.

D. Withers .-

Rosewood, bm, 1884, by Woodnut-La Rose by Lexington. J.

SaTah G ., ch in! "laVo/by War Dance— Wild Duck by Eclipse. J.

Sister of Mercv.'ch in, 1873, by War Dance— Sister of Charity by

Knight of St. George. Corrigan & Long...

Syria, br m, 1876, by Leamington— Sabina by Lexington. R. W.

Temptation", "en" in ,1880, by Great Tom -Tribulation by Jeff
Davis. W.B. Jennings ............

Tuscaloosa, br m, 1874, by Reform or Leamington— La Rose by
Lexington. G. F. Johnson -• X'".V

Vanita, chm, l£8i, by Alarm -Victoria by King Victor. C. H.

Victoria, b m'/l'sVs.by King Victor— Gold Pen by Beadsman. R.

Yorkshire Lass! b'm,"j879, by King of Trnmps— Rona by Lord of
the Isles. W. B. Jennings. ........ ...................... ...

Zicka, ch m, 1877, by Australian— Ma znrka by Lexington. W. H.
Forbes

325

2,200

625

i -075

Total

Average for 44 bead. £999.04.

Grand total 549,800

Grand average, 3996.

MISCELLANEOUS LOTS.
Buxom, ch m, 1879, by Bonnie Scotland-Lady Lindora by Ans-
Northanna,' b m, ttW," by 'strachino— Ecliptic by Eclipse. W.
Chpflnut' filly, V&8 ''.'by Hopefu'l-Buxom by Bonnie Scotland. ^
Bav fiilv°188°!by Reform'-^o rib anna by StrAcnino. W. Rollins 400

775

Ittllala.'ch m, 1881
Huggins..

by Reform— Essayez II. by Cremolne.

600

Total *?.S60

George S Farnsworth of North Bridgton, Me., has a team
that is worthy of notice, says the Lewiston Journal. Mr.
Farnsworth teams grain from Sonth Pans to North
Bridgeton, a distance of fifteen miles, making several trips a
week, besides doing other work with his team at home. The
fact of interest about the team is this: The united ages of the
three horses are eighty-two years; the leader is aged thirty-
two and he has been in the possession of the owner a great
many vears; the pole horees are each twenty-five, and Mr.
Farnsworth has had them for the pa*t seventeen years.
Thev are of Morgan blood, and in the days of their youth
few horses could oat-road them. The three are in good con-
dition fat as work horses ought to be; are always free from
blemishes, good eaters and seem good for many years of ser-
vice yet. "Where can there be found and equal for this
team?

London, Oct. 25th. — Another of England's famous races
has come and gone. Again large amounts of money have
been staked and lost. Again the bookmakers are jubilant,
and the majority of those who bet have sighed and swore,
and proclaimed the great race to have been a fraud. The
army of Frenchmen who again crossed the channel tirrn in
the belief that Tenebreuse would again carry victory for the
day have retired in disgust and with far emptier pockets than
when they arrived on English shores. Veracity won! Yes,
and she did it well. A few of the most prominent turfmen
backed the winner and, of course, reaped a splendid benefit.
I shall tell The Spirit something that has not been published
in English papers, and simply for the reason: Ye editor it
afraid to worry royalty. Nevertheless, I received the infor-
mation from the most reliable source that His Royal High-
ness the Prince of Wales won over a quarter of a million of
dollars on Veracity. A big sum; yes, and the Prince does
not ever go into financial matters except en a big scale. I
hope it is true, and I believe it is. It is no disputed fact that
Lord Randolph Chnrchill won a clean £10,000 on Veracity.
Good. He needs it and he will spend it where his tastes
may be fully gratified. Bismark, the favorite, and who until
the last few strides seemed to be the winner, dropped his
speed and was a poor third. He was at once sold and is now
on the water bound for Buenos Ayres. Cactus, of whom
little was said before tho meeting, but who came in second,
has received more praise than any horse that I remember
during my three years of English racing.

These great racing events are of no ordinary character.
The Derby, Oaks, Ascot, Goodwin, Gesarewitch, Cambridge-
shire, Liverpool, etc., are all associated with more or less of
interesting historical associations. This last Cambridgeshire
was the fiftieth in its calendar. The first race was in 1839,
and Mr. Ramsey's Lanercost was the winner. He was a
foar-year-old, and was not by any means the favorite before
the race. It was a severe blow for the English tuifmen to
see the first prize fall to a Scotch horse, and a Scotchman as
its owner. In 1843, Nat was the first three-year-old to win a
race in which thirty-one horses of the same age have been
successful during the Inst forty-nine years.

In 1857 George Fordh&m rode David in the Cambridge-
shire, and the ever popular horse carried five stone ten
pounds on his back, and yet defeated a field of thirty-nine
starters, running away with his little jockey into the town
before he could be stopped. In 1S71 this same jockey fur-
nished one of the finest specimens of riding that has ever
been seen. He rode Sabinas, and it is said be "upset one of
the best-laid plots ever concocted by the astute owners and
managers of Allbrook." It was said thai Sir Frederick John-
soil upset the nerves of Allbrook's rider at the last moment
by putting him on five hundred to nothing, "but in Ford-
ham, who followed the footpath that leads along the old
Cambridgeshire track, the backers of other horses had per-
haps the most formidable jockey that ever rode at Newmarket
to encounter, with the exception of Jem Robinson."

Foxhall made one American victory, while France has car-
ried off two prizes. The best horse that ever triumphed for
the Cambridgeshire was old Isonomy. And so I could
write of great events. There is much in them, and I trust
that ere long there will be the right kind of a record given
the public, by which the story of those men and horses who
have so prominently figured in these many struggles may
be brought to light.

One or two words more of this race and I will turn to other
matters. The day of the race was perfect as far as the
weather was concerned. The attendance was exceedingly
large, far outstripping many previous meetings. Of course
the crowd was a mixed one — and all crowds at an English
race are mixed, and very much mixed at that. There were a
notable number of notable men in the paddock previous to
the call for horses. Almost every one had his or her prefer-
ence (for women in Eugland are almost as fond of sports
and pastimes as men). All of the horses looked cbaimingly
well, with the exception of the French horse, Tenebreuse,
which sweated, and the knowing ones said "Enough." Tene-
breuse was doomed, and at that moment Cactus sprang into
wild favoritism, and during the short time allowed for bet-
ting thousands of pounds were placed on the beauty to win.
and especially for place. The finish tells the wisdom of
these men. The Countess of Montrose was one of the fortu-
nates. I shall in the near future speak more full of this
remarkable woman, whose love for the turf seems most
fascinating.

The largest field of horses in the Cambridgeshire was in
1S62, when Bothilde won, out of 43 starters. The value of
the stakes in this race is not of great proportions. Veracity
only won £1,330. In 1874 Peut Etre $2,4S0; in 1881 Foxhall
won £2,017. The were the highest stakes, but who can tell
of the private betting and winnings? Let any one watch this
part of an English race, and they will wonder where all the
ready cash comes from.

It is a well known fact tnat there is no nation in the world
where there is so much miserable drunkenness as in England.
And I do not believe that there oan be found a place in the
universe where such vile stuff that is called "pure spirits"
equals this same London. For years temperance societies,
the church, philanthropists, good men and good women
have tried to solve a remedy for this rapidly increasing corse.
The Excise Commission seemes paralyzed, aud the corse is
as red in the West End as at Whitechapel, only the subjects
of the curse stand in a different social relation, A few years
since Parliament, undoubtedly with the best intentions,
passed a law permitting retail grocers to sell spirits by the
bottle. It was passed as a safeguard, but God only knows of
the evil this law has caused. The intoxication of women of
all grades has increased tenfold. Sly drinking has been the
result, and the grocer who has a good customer in a female
gin bibber reaps a good financial reward and plays havoc
either in the mansion or the hovel, for every grade of the
grocer grasps at thiB chance of money-getting. There is no
qnestion that is so fully occupying the minds of true reform
ers of this question of drink. I would not have mentioned
it in my letter had I not seen for myself, since those terrible
Whitechapel murders occurred, the awful condition of that
people who are degraded by the spirit fiend.

After lo&king at such revolting sights it does the soul good
to take a tramp into the interior of England, and at this sea-
son of the year nothing can be more attractive. Even if the
farmers have a rough time of it to make both ends meet, they
seem to be the most contented and hospitable people in the
world. On my return to busy, smoky London I tarried at
two or three country villages tor the purpose of rinding out
the temper and prospects of the common English farmer.
It is wonderful what an effect the atmosphfre has on one's
spirits and ambition. I found out tbat the li-e wealher we
bave enjoyed during the past month has clieered the 'armer
to a most gratifying pitch. In all quarters the cultivation of
foul stnbbles and leas has been carried on, and the smoke of
burning rubbish has scented the air in almott every neign-

borhood. Mangolds and potatoes are now being stored at a
minimum cost owing to the dryness of the soil. The stacks
of barley are prodigious, and many corn growers are expect-
ing to be saved by barley, though their wheat is sadly defic-
ient. There is no use of disguising the matter. The English
farmer, of whatever grade he may be, is to-day practically
alive to the fact that they had better not sow only that corn
which can he relied upon. England cannot raise wheat with
any degree of regular success. She has, does and must rely
upon foreign markets in this respect, and America will al-
ways hold the balance. But when yon come to stock, fruit
and the smaller grains England need not be ashamed.

Uncle Ben,

Lord .Randolph Churchill's Dream of the Cam-
bridereshire Winner.

"The late Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Randolph
Churchill," says Rapier in the London Illustrated Sporting
News, October 27th, "has taken to dreaming winners, and
what is a very great deal more, dreaming them accurately.
In a vision a few nights since his lordship dreamed that No.
22 (Veracity) on the card had won the Cambridgeshire, and
being a practical dreamer with a belief in himself, he backed
No. 22 to win him some £1,000. I have told many stories
of winners being dreamed, and so far as 1 know my stories
have been tine, but there is no doubt about this most recent
addition to the list. For one moment he may have doubted
whether he wa3 a flyer at dreams after all, for the first num-
ber put up by the judge was "2" (Tenebreuse), and we began
to wonder how it was we had missed the white jacket and
green cap, but "2" was speedily taken down. The judge
bad told his man to hoist "22," but the chattering round his
box made his voice inaudible and so .caused the mistake.
However, the "22" was soon put up and Lord Randolph
awoke to the fact that he had developed a new accomplish-
ment.

Aud in connection with the above the same writer says:
"A good deal of the Tenebreuse Cesarewich winnings were
put on the mare for the Cambridgeshire by French backers,
and I am afraid that some of them who were eagerly await-
ing for the news had a peculiarly unpleasant disappointment
on Tneslay afternoon. As just remarked No. 2 was put up
by mistake, and the instant the number was hoisted there
was a wild rash to the telegraph office and the joyful news
news was immediately speeding along the wires that Tene-
breuse had won. Imagine the joy of Jules, sitting in his
cafe eagerly waiting for the winner. With what rapture
must he have emoraced his friends and drank the health of
the gallant mare, and what a horrible jar it must have been
when the correction came over and it was found that Tene
breuse had not even run into a place?

Made to Pay at Last.

A betting case which wrs in many respects peculiar came
recently before Judge Greenhow in the Wakefield County
Court, in England. Some time in June, 18S2. two innkeepers
named Freck and Child and a person named Bolton met, and
after a discussion on turf matters came to the conclusion that
to back Shotover (winner of the Two Thousand) for the forth-
coming Leger would be a very good investment. According
to Child's account of what took place, it was decided that the
mare should be backed for £40, Freck and his friend Bolton
having £25 on it, and Child £15. Freck said he would be
answerable for the whole of the £25. As Child knew one
Eli, a Manchester commission agent, it was settled that he
should telegraph to him to pat on the money. This was
done, and Eli wired back: ''Leger, book 160 to 40 Shotover."
In due course the Leger was run, but Shotover did not win,
and Child, who had to pay Eli, found himself unable to get
any money from Freck. In order to save his reputation.
Child sent Eli the whole of £40. From time to time Child
asked Freck for the money, bat was unable to obtain it, but
Freck did not apparently at any time seek to deny that the
som was owing. Subsequently Bolton, who was a man of no
means, died, and a subscription was raised to pay his debts.
Freck continuing to leave the matter unsettled, Child ulti-
mately took proceedings in the county court, and brought his
action for money paid by the plaintiff to and for the use of
the defendant. Freck, who gave evidence, in his defence,
denied that he ever instructed Child to make the bet for him,
and declared that the transaction was altogether with Bolton.
Child's betting book, which was only produced after some
delay, showed an entry "40 to 60 Shotover. J. Eli; 25 do for
Freck;" bat Freck's solicitor contended that the "I" in Bol-
ton wa3 partly visible under the word "Freck," and that the
"F" was newer than the rest of the writing. Witnesses,
were, however, called who stated that they had heard Child
ask Freck for the money on several occasions, and that the
latter had not denied his liability; and the case, which took
considerable time in the hearing, concluded by the judge
giving a verdict in favor of Childs, the plaintiff.

Nine Tiny Horseshoes.

William B. Logan, a Norrisjtown horseshoer, has just
completed a case of nine miniatnre silver horseshoes that
he made from a ten-cent piece. Each shoe has a hole drilled
through it for the insertion of a nail, but, strange to say, the
smallest needle that is ordinarily found about a lady's sewing
room was too large to go through the holes. Each one was
made with the same hammer, pincers and punch that is used
in the construction of the heaviest horse-Bhoe.

A Sensational Young Pacer.

Council Bluffs, la., November 4th — The sensational two-
year-old pacer, Ed Rosewater, started yesterday to beat 2:12,
and after a mile in 2:27 J, lowered all pacing records for the
age, making the mile in 2:20+. He is of the purest trotting
blood, being by Vasco, and from a mare by Vindex. Vasco
is by Harold (the Bire of Maud S.), dam Vassar, by Belmont.
Vindex is by Blood's Black Hawk, dam by Mambrino Chief.
From his breeding the youngster should be a trotter of high
excellence, but at present he prefers to pace. The best
judges believe that as he matures he will change his gait,
and that he will develop into a very great trotter.

Thongh racing in Australia has grown to great proportions,
it has by no means yet reached the importance of American
racing, if judged by the amounts captured by winning own-
ers. Hon. James White, of New South Wales, easily hnads
the list with thirty-three races, his v» innings amon
$S4 640. Noi only are Mr. White's winnin
several American stables, but no other Australian
proaches him, the next on the list, W. Gannon,
$17,750 opposite his name, won by twu b

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%\xz jjtaeedje* ar*4 jlpMftemai!;.

Nov. 17

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I think if yon wiU
search a little more carefully the records of the day's racing
at Bay District tract on November 3d, yon will find that O.
A. Hickok drove my br st Mortimer (foar years old) by Elec-
tioneer, dam Marti by Whipple's Hambletonian, to beat his
record (2:24;]), and that he trotted the mile in 2:27, placing
another of his sire's get in the 2:30 list.

Respectfully yours. Wilfred Page.

Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co., Gal .."Nov. 10, 1S88.

Editor Breeder & Sportsman; — Now that the great strug-
gle for National supremacy is decided, I breathe easier. The
public pulse feels more full and round, and beats slower.

After almost every leap of a mountain stream there is a
calm pool in which the water gathers force for another head-
long leap to some lower level.

Here we are the American paople, as calm and quiet, the
Presidential election over, as though Cleveland had never
ran against Harrison.

So at the consummation of events let us torn to our con-
genial theme the horse, of which tho3e who love him never
tire.

When Yolo Maid first beat Gold Leaf and Belmont Patchen
in Oakland, 2:16*1, 2:16 and 2:18, the grandfather of this
wonderful filly was shot at Petaluma to end his misery. That
a prophet has no honor in his own country, noi much
profit to his owner, was exemplified in the case of Alexander
(the Great). The first year Mr. Unckless bought this horse
from Alexander Ely of Petaluma, from whom he was named,
Alexander served many mares, a few of high, the great ma-
jority of low degree.

The five good mares not extraordinary, judging from their
performances, which Alexander served in his life lime are
Maud by Mambrino Battler, her dam by Old Mambrino out
of grey mare by Wisconsin Green Mountain Morgan, owned
by Mr. Jas. Learned of Stockton, who says she has paced
a half mile to saddle in one minute. Next, Countess, by Whip-
ple's Hambletonian, dam unknown; Countess is the dam of the
very fast stallion Dawn by Nutwood. Next, Lady Sheppard,
by Cal. Belmont, dam's breeding unknown. Next, Ida Howe
by Whipple's Hambletonian. Next, Lady Button by Biggart's
Rattler, dam's breeding not known.

Let us see what Old Alex., as Mr. Unckles3 delighted to
call the old veteran, did from these mares.

First Maud to his cover produced Reliance record 5 years,
2:2U trial 2:10. This horse would have been a wonderful
race horse but for a spoiled temper. Reliance has bred and
produced some great colts. Adrian 2:26 among the number.

Countess did not nick as well to Alexander as to Dance,
the filly born from the union was Placida, owned by ex-Chief
Burke of San Francisco, a mare which could trot in 2:35.

Next from Lady Sheppard, Alexander got Nellie Patchen,
2:27, seventh heat at Oakland, driven in the race by John
Splan which she won; was sold for a big price and shipped
to Austria. Next from Ida Howe, Capt. Ben Harris avers
that he raised a yearling as good as the best. "With but lit-
tle work the Captain trotted this colt on the old Cliff House
road in 2:36, in the night by the aid of a lantern to start the
colt. Unfortunately, through an accident, the colt got killed
and the promise and hopes of future years were broken in
one fell moment of time.

Next comes Lady Button; she is the dam of Alexander
Button who, but fur an accident to a front leg in colthood,
would have been a brieht star in tbe trotting firmanent.
Three -year-old record 2:291, four-year-old 2:26£. Well nigh
invincible in his three-year-old form, the beauty of this
colt is that he breeds right on. Alexander Button is the
sire of Yolo Maid, three-year-old pacing record 2:14, sire of
Rosie Mac, five-year-old trotting record 2:20 J, sire of a four-
year-old paoer owned by Mr. Newton of "Woodland, which he
assures me can pace a quarter in 33 seconds. Besides these
great youngsters of known speed, a large number of colts are
growing up known to be of great promise.

Not long ago I had a talk in Petaluma about the old horse.
"Here," said the old gentleman Unckless, "is a grandson of
Lady Sheppard by Alexander out of Gazelle, she by old
McClellan out of Lady Sheppard."

"Indeed," I said, "is this the young horse you call A. P.
after our friend A. P. Whitney of honored memory?" "Yes!
this is the horse, a grand fellow," he replied, "19 hands high,
he fills all tbe market, how his colts look like his half brother
Alex Button!" I said, in spotting a sturdy little fellow, Bhort
backed, well ribbed up, low in the withers, deep chested,
muscled well down in the thighs and pasterns, he looked full
of speed and capacity to stand work. "Well, old gentleman,"
said your correspondent, '*the old comparison holds true here.
You remember the image whose "head was of gold, eyes of
jewels, body of silver, thighs of brass, legs of tin, but whose
whole being rested upon feet of clay."

How many of the great trotting horses of America rest
upon a Clay foundation. Electioneer, St. Julian, Bodine,
and last but not least, your old horse Alexander.

"Yes," said Mr. Unckless, "let us hope there will be no in
breeding for lashion and pedigree, forget form and perform-
apce. Herein A. P., is as good a stock horse as Alex Button,
give him the mares, breed the Clays to the Hambletonians, or
the opposite and yon will get your form and constitution;
what more do you want? Yolo Maid is made of Clay.

Olema, Nov. 7, 1883.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— On November 3d, the
Gonzales Bros, agreed with me to trot Junio against Jim L,
over the Bay District Track, San Francisco. The race was
advertised and everybody expected the race would come off.
On the day mentioned the race was called. Jim L was on the
track ready for business, when Gonzales Bros, refused to trot
Jnnio. Now I will trot Jim L against Junio over the Salinas
track any time within thirty days, rain or shine, for one-
half the gate money, the horse that wins to take all the
money in question. Truly yours,

J. A. Linscott.

Watsonville, November 12, 1S88 .

When a horse has to be destroyed, a paiuless death way to
take his life should be adopted, if suoh a thing is possible.
Here is a method recommended by the Humane Society:
Use a sponge, six inches in diameter, thoroughly saturated
with the chloroform, which is dropped into a bag large enough
to be drawn over the horse's nose. It is not desirable to have
U.e bag air tight, for if so suffocation is likely to ensue. In
two or three minutes the horse ib unconscious, and in
f ghtor ten minuteB dead without snfferiog. We should add
i the above that the animal should not be exposed to the
:r as soon as life is thought to be extinct, as iu such cases
i. Tiey have Rometimes revived. A safer way, however, is to
make assurance doubly sure by lancing before leaving the
animal as dead.

Lunff-Sick Horses.

Pulmonary diseases of all kinds are more contagious than
even experienced observers are apt to suspect. They notice
the capricious character of catarrhal affections, appearing to
single out special memberB of a household and sparing the
rest — sparing some privileged individual under all circum-
stances of domestic arrangement, as if in-door life had little
or nothing to do with the developement of lung complaints.
Yet the truth is that consumption, catarrh, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and the equivalent affections of domestic animals, are
exclusively house diseases, caused either by the habitual
breathing of vitiated air, or the direct inhalation of floating
disease-germs, generated perhaps in the lungs of a transient
visitor, and affecting a whole household with the penalties of
a neighbor's sins.

But it is true that special individuals are more specially
liable to the influence of that contagion. Perfeotly sound
lungs would rid themselves of catarrh germs as they get rid
of irritating fumes or dust, while the same germs find a
receptive soil in the tissue of more sensitive lungs, only half
healed from the effects of former inflammation. The victims
of such affections may contract a fresh catarrh in a five min-
utes' interview with a fellow-sufferer, while under less unto-
ward circumstances years might elapse without a recurrence
of the trouble.

If the genesis of pulmonary affections were more clearly
understood, the supposod cause would in fact, be valued as
the most effective cure, and that catarrhs and influenzas
are more frequents in winter than in Bummer, is due ex-
clusively to the circumstance that stables, as well as houses,
are more outrageously stuffy at a time when cold weather
furnishes a pretext for keeping doors and windows tightly
closed. Intensely cold weather may disinfect the indoor
atmosphere in spite cf such precautions, as in tbe arctic
regions, where the frosts of the polar nights lowered the
temperature of the Esquimaux hovels below zero, and where
consequently pulmonary diseases, according to the unani-
mous testimony of arctic travelers, are almost entirely un-
known. But our latitude enjoys neither the advantages nor
disadvantages of that arrangement. Our Northwest States
experience polar waves that would make a Greenlander feel
quite at home; but such snaps alternate wtth days that
would give a Cuban refugee no cause of complaint, and theBe
warm spells are the harvest-times of catarrh seeds. After a
week's rain, the sun may glare out in midwinter and make
the air feel positively sultry; but, according to instructions,
the groom of a crowded stable continues to keep the doors
carefully closed; horses, "off their feed," for some cause or
other, are keep in-doors day and night, and some fine morn-
ing the zymotic hot-house proves to have developed its
fruit in the form of a malignant catarrh.

The hoc stench of the foul miasma den has at last over-
come the disease-resisting powers of creatures ^bose ances-
tors roamed the airy highlands of the American mountains;
the cells of their lung-tissue have become clogged with the
constant influx of atmospheric impurities, as river-beds
would become choked with the deposit of an incesBant mud-
deluge, and under the combined influence of heat and mois-
ture the festering accumulations have developed the germs of
morbific organisms.

With the aid of pure out-door-air, the self-regulating tend-
ency of the animal system would promptly eject such iutrud-
ers; but that air is now excluded more carefully, however;
the affected animals are kept in their stables; the resources
of their vitality are still lnrther reduced by bleeding and
debilitating cathartics, and under such exquisite combination
of favorable conditions the development of the disease here
assumes the phase of a contagious influenza, or a similar
"unaccountable plague." A plague bo unaccountable, in-
deed, on the prevalent theories (especially if its outbreak
should coincide with a period of more than usually pleasant
weather) that a few centuries ago its ravages would probably
have been avenged by the cremation of some poor red-eyed
crone, while orthodox contemporaries have to content them-
selves with ascribing tbe trouble to those pathological scape-
goats, the water and the "raw March wind."

But the providence that tempers such wind to the shorn
lamb could relieve the influenza patient without a special
miracle; without a grain of drugs of any kind; without bleed-
ing, and with but a moderate change of diet, fresh air alone
will effect a cure, and in all but the last stages of the affection
the following plan of treatment has never yet failed to
answer its purpose: Whenever the value of the afflicted ani-
mal justices the expense, remove it to a new stable, a little
frame structure, warm and dry enough to resist the vicissi-
tudes of the season, but thoroughly ventilated by an open
louvre over the door and an aperture at least eighteen inches
square above the manger, directly in front of and on a level
with the horse's head. Frame that loophole with a grooved
rim, holding a sliding board, that can be raised or lowered,
according to the state of the weather; but never close it alto-
gether, except during the most violent sleet storms.

Tbe patient will drink iu the pure air with instinct-prompt-
ed avidity, and often press his nose against the aperture,
anxious to make tbe best of a long-deBired chance, even if the
wpather should become cool enough to make a blanket a wel-
come addition to his natural coat. The rule, "stuff a cold
and starve a fever," would here prove a rather ambiguous
maxim, since in horses malignant "colds" are often attended
with febrile symptoms; but instinct may be safely trusted in
such cases, and without cloying the appetite with tidbits, the
patient should be given a chance to sustain the sorely needed
strength of the organism with a oufflcient quantum of nutri-
tious and digestible food, say five pounds of coarse oatmeal
cakes or common corn bread, two quarts of oats, a wisp of
hay and a pailful of pure cold water, three times a day. Re-
duce or moderately increase the quantum, according to sym-
toms of appetite. Just before Bunset open the door for at
least half an hour. After the third day the discharge from
the nostrils will have perceptibly decreased, and before the
end of a week the progress of recovery will announce itself
by an increase of appetite and general vigor. In pneumo-
nia, protracted frictiou with a coarse woolen rag will relieve
the stitching pain, betra} ing itself by contortions of the neek,
restleBs ohanges of position, etc.; but even in such cases
bleeding should bo tried only as a laBt resort, since the bene-
fits of a momentary relief are too apt to be outweighed by the
subsequent debilitating reaction. Tbe febrile BymptomB will
generally subside in the course of the first night, or at least
of the fiist cool night.

A timely application of that simple air-cure will be found
equally efficacious in catarrh, influenza and equine pneumo-
nia, but for the next three months contagion should be
avoided by all possible precautions. In tbe headquarters of
lung epizootics, street-car companies for instance, would find
a system of compartment stables in the long run by far the
most economical plan. Felix L. Oswald, AI.D. i

The Produce of Two Mares.

In response to your request for particulars concerning the
breeding of my two Percheron mares, purchased in 1874, 1
submit the following. I have carefully looked over my books;
and have made out the details so that you may see that if I
am not making a fair statement you can correct the error.
The estimates of present value may be high and the expense
account may be lew, but it is according to my judgment.

I bought a Btallion in the spring of 1886 which proved a
failure for the first season, only getting me one full-blood
colt, and only two the second, but the past season he has
been all right. In June, 1887, I bought another Btallion to
help me out, which Tvas recommended as a sure horse. He
served nine pure-bred mares and did not get one of them in
foal, so that my crop of colts haB been very small for the p»Bt
two seasons, or the showing would have been much larger
than it is. I have my mares moBtly in foal now by using
several horses.

The following is the statement in detail:

October 2% 1888.— Statement of cost, cost of keep, horse service
(other than or my own horses) and other expenses of Jeanne 660 and
Joan 662, imported Hay 26. 1874, and not in foal, with the returns from
same to date. I have added to the price risk in transit (as I did not
insuie) to actual cost; keeping of mares at thirty dollars per annum;
horse service amount actually paid;

Name of Mabe,

Jeaune, cost $1,000; 14 years' keep, S420; service, S/0lt

Joan, cost SI, 000; 14 years' keep, S420; service, 5110

Aimee, 12 years' keep, S369; service, 3100

Julia, 12 years' keep, S GO; service SI40

Paulina, 10 years' keep, ?3O0; service, S —

Mad aline, 9 years' keep, $270; service 8100

Adaline, 9 yesra keep, 3270; service, S20 " . ",

Henriette, Bold at 4 yeara for $1,050; 4 years' keep, ' 812*0;

service, S20

Florence, 6 years' keep, 3180; service, ?GQ

Dolly, 6 years' keep, Si 50 ; service, SiO ,.,

Pattie, 4 years' keep, $120; service, $40

Enlalie, 4 years' keep, $120; service, S —

Maud, 4 years' keep, $120; Bervice, 860

AgneB, 4 years' keep, $120; service, $240 '.'..'.'.'.

Adelo, 3 yearB' keep, $90; service, ?20

Maggie, 3 years' keep, $90; service, $20

Nannette, 2 years' keep, $60; service, $20

Charlotte, sold at coming two years for $700; H years' keen

840 ;.. f;

Sara, 2 years' keep, $60 "...

Adele, sold at coming 2 years for $500; 1$ years' keep, 840.!

Cordelia, 2 years' keep, $60

ConBtance, 2 years' keep, at $40 per year, §80

Two yearlings, keep, $60

Ninon, sold as a weauling for $600; keep, $30 .,..."!.."

Jeannette, Bold as a weanling for $4C0; keep, $30

Sucking filly

Yearling, dead

IJ ,620

] ,531 :

4C0

60i'
900
370
290

140
240
190
160
120
170
360
110
110
BD

$2i0
400
700
701 1
9i-9
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son

800
Tun
500
800
700
J 00
600
500

600
200

800

The summary of tbe business iB:

RECEIPTS.

Horses sold

Horses' service before selling.,
Mares sold

822,100

4,737

3.15C

Total sales and service fees $29 987

Horses on hand g 0*200 " '

Mares on hand 12*800 19,000

Total values received..

EXPENDITURES.

Cost of mares, keep and service §7 450

Cost of expense on horses r! .".'.'"'" 4*380

Total expenditures.

Net profit 837,157

The investment has certainly paid well and is now in
Bhape to pay largely, even at much lower figures for the pro-
duce than they are now bringing. W. H. Winter.

Another Way to Start a Balky Horae.

Joseph A. Titus, Esq., of Worcester, Mass., writes to Our
Dumb Animals:

"I have had to do with many balky horses, and I have
never known the following simple expedient to fail, provided
it was not a caBe where some other person had been tamper-
ing with the will of the horse before I had taken him in
hand. It is another method of "Diverting the horse's atten-
tion."

Whenever a horse driven by myself has balked, I have got
out of my carriage and gone to his fore foot, lifted it from
the ground and struck the Bhoe a few blows with a stone or
with a wrench {which I always carry in my carriage.) I have
never failed to start a horse in that very simple way, and I
have on several occasions had balky horses which would ex-
haust the patience of all former owners.

1 have undertaken to start balky horses, being handled by
others, after other methods of starting them had failed. I
request the driver generally to movo out of tbe way, that his
voice or presence may not be recognized by the horse. I then
first inform the animal, by patting him and talking to him,
that there is a new man at the helm, ' thereby partly divert-
ing his attention. At soon as he begins to give me his atten-
tion, I take up his foot and tap it a few times, and never
failed except in one instance to" start the horse, and that ex
ceptional case was one where the horse was overloaded and
knew it.

The very worst method ol attempting to start a balkv horse,
according to my experience and observation, is that of "pulling
the head of the animal by the bit, and it Is a method almost
universally adapted by inexperienced users of the horse.
The stubbornness of the horse is only increased by that
method.

I offer this suggestion in the interest of your cause.

Another writer offers the following suggestion in the Bos-
ton Post: I passed a considerable bltffck of street-cara recently
to come upon the cause of it, a balky horse, at the very
moment when a bystander stepped out into the roadway ami,
after a moment's manipulation, set the animal going as if per-
fectly content with his work. The success of the operation
was so immediate that I ventured to ask how it was done.
The man did not have the horsey look which usually accom-
panies the possession of stable secrets, was evidently an am«-
teur, and did not hesitate to tell me at once that he simply
placed under the horse's tongue a chip of wood that he picked
from the sidewalk. "Anything else would have done as
well," he went onto explain, "for it is only necessary to
divert the animal's attention for a moment from his fancied
grievances. I only changed the current of hiB thoughts.
You might have argued with him all day, and he would atill
have held to his opinion." — Boston Post.

The English betting-ring has at last got over the difficulty
of pronouncing the name of the great French mare Tene-
breuse. They call her Ten Hebrews.

1888

%\x& IPrcjcxler mitl j^pwristrxatx.

What the Great Drivers Have Done.
John Splati, unquestionably the most noted driver of trot-
ters in the country bo far as the public is concerned, was in
Chicago not many days ago on a flying visit to some friends
here, and (his fact, together with the further one that the
season i-* at an end, leads to the reflection that this has been
the mo I prosperous season that the knightB of the sulky
have known for years, nearly all of them having made what
is technically called "good money," while a few have laid
away email fortunes as the resell af the season's work.

Foremoht among the latter class must he placed "Koap-
sack" McCarthy, and those who should be well posted on
the matter say that "Knap" will go into winter quarters a

' good $20,000 richer thaii when he started in last spring, and
when the data on which this estimate is baeed are looked up
a little it is seen that the estimate cannot be far out of tje
way. Of course everybody knows that the bulk of the
money that fell to McCarthy this year was gatheaed in by
that wonderfully successful mare Geneva S , her winnings in
stakes and purses amounting a trifle over 514,000. Of course
not all this is clear profit, as there is enough entrance money
to be reduced to make quite a hole in the pile, but with due
allowance made for this feature of the case there is little doubt
th.t the mare has placed $10,000 to her credit over and above
expenses of all kinds, and horsemen are well aware that this
is a phenomenal showing for any trotter to make at the end
of a season, and especially is it a notable one in the case of
Geneva S., because she has not been called upon to beat 2:18
in winning all this money, and more than that, she is but
five years old. The daughter of Mambrino Abdallah is truly
a remarkable mare. Last year she came out as a four-year-
old, and in a race at St. Louis for horses of that age was sec-
ond no less than rive times in a six-beat contest, not getting
any part of the purse at that. It was her performance in this
race that attracted McCarthy's attention to the mare, and
whatever may be said against *'Knap" by those who do not
like him, it cannot be truthfully asserted that he is a bad
judge of a trotter. His many years of service with Dan Mace,
a natural horseman if ever there was one, trained the young
Irishman in a practical school, and thus equipped he went
forth for himself well fitted to make a success of his
profession. For a long time McCarthy waB very conserva-
tive, not caring to take a financial interest in any of the rrany
horses Bent to him for training, and the case of Geneva S".
was "bout the first in which he took a part in the ownership
of a trotter. Seeing her go so well at St. Louis decided Mc-
Carthy that she waB of the improving kind, and with this
idea in mind he persuaded Andy Welch to join him in buy-
ing the mare, the purchase price being $2,500. "Welch was
not particularly impressed with the trade, and early last
spring be sold out his interest to McCarthy, being well satis-
fied with a profit of $500 on his investment. That Geneva S.
improved even faster than MeCarty had anticipated there is
little doubt, but be that as it may she was capable of a mile in
2:20 as long ago as last Jene, and at the Minneapolis meeting
in that mouth beat Jack, of whose capacity much was thought
by Budd Doble, the gray fellow driving her out in 2:20£.
They came together again when the Central Circuit meetings
were nnder way, and at first Jack was the mare's master.
Then the beat him, and after that it was nip and tuck be-
tween them in the big stakes that were so plentiful this sea-
son. Doble was very careful with Jack, not giving him any
more races than he could easily stand, but McCarthy never
loot an opportunity to give Geneva S- a race whenever there
was big money in sight, and two contests in one week were
not thought beyond her powers. She was first in some big
events, second in others, ane always managed, by her ability
to right out a race at top speed," to get a good slice of the
money. The other horses in the McCarthy stable were not
bo good as the chestnut mare, but if one takes the trouble to
look over the records he will find that every one of them kept
paying expenses all the time, and as McCarthy had no inter-
est in them beyond what he was paid for training, he must

.have laid away a tidy sum from this soi;rce alone.

Next to McCarthy in point of winnings comes Budd Doble,
and the bulk erf the money that went to his credit was also
captured by a five-year-old, the gray gelding Jack being the
one that did the track. Jack is probably the best advertised
horse of the year, the notority he obtained being mostly on
account of the fact that he won the §10,000 stake at Roches-
ter, in which Guy took part, and there was so much Baid and
done in connection with that event that the general public
became impressed with the idea that the horse that beat Guy
much of necessity be a wind splitter in point of speed, when
the facts are that in a match race he would have no chance at
all to beat Guy. Jack's best mile in a race this season was
2.19J, but it was his wonderful rating capacity and great
burst of speed when tackled by another horse that made him
so hard to beat. He was successfnl all down the line, getting
money at every place he started from Cleveland to Hartford,
and the aggregate of his winnings in stakes and purses is
about §11,000. But it was not alone upon Jack that Doble
depended for purse winners, as he and several others in his
string that got the money nearly every time they started for
it, notobly the pacers Arrow and Ed Annan. The first named
came over from California last winter with a great reputation,
having done a mile as a four-year-old in 2:14, and he was
looked upon as certain to be the star in the free-to-all pacing
races this year. That he was not overrated was shown when
he started at Detroit, and from there went down the circuit
line, winning every raee in which he started until Hartford
was reached, when Gossip Jr., who had been getting better
all the time under Frank Van Ness' careful management, beat
him after a hard fight. The truth seems to be that Arrow
is troubled with a weakness in one of his legs, and for
a couple of weeks before the Hartford race it was not possi-
ble to give him the amount of work necessary to stay him
up for a bruising contest. This was why Gossip Jr.
beat him at the insurance town, and as soon as Doble saw
that the jig was up he turned the Californian over to his
owner, a wealthy baker in Brooklyn, and that gentleman is
now jogging him on the road, where he will stay until Doble
sends for him in the spring to gee if he will stand keying up
again. Ed Annan, the other pacer in Doble's stable that
stayed there until tho season was over, is about as pretty a
specimen of diminutive horseflesh as was ever seen on a
track, and the way the little pony will keep fighting out the
heats, being jnst as good at the end of the fifth mile as when
the first was finished! In addition to this he is the pet of
the stable, not even Jack b'eiog ahead of him in Doble's
affections, and to tell the truth the little son uf Dauntless is
about as slick as they make 'em. A pacer named after him-
self was also a member of Doble's string during the fore part
the season. He was a five-year-old son of the troiter Indian-
apolis, and was named after the great diiver because Doble
was a guest at a Kentucky Btock farm the morning he was
foaled and took such a fancy to the colt that the owner at
once returned the compliment to his stallion by naming the
younger after Doble. and five years later the pacer and the
drjver met again, Budd Doble, the pacer, was a pretty fair

sort of a horse in 1SS7, and last spring improved under
Doble's handling lo fuch an extent tbat by the time Cleve-
land was reached he could go a mile in 2:16, which he pro-
ceeded to do in rhe tbird heat of the 2:25 pacing race there,
although the effort availed him nothing, as Bessemer a eon
of Voltaire, was in the race, and he beat Budd Doble by doing
the distance in 2:15, which is the best pacing record for a
four-year-old stallion. Further along the line Budd Doble
was taken in hand by his owner, and paced a few races in
the west and south. The king of all the sidewheelers, John-
ston, was likewise a member of the Doble striDg, but he was
barred from the free-to-all class, and as exhibitions are not in
fashion nowadnys at many tracks it was about all he could
do to win his Iraveling expenses.

Jimmy Goldsmith probably ranks third on the list of win-
ning drivers, and he has certainly made a greater advance
this year in his profession than any of the others. This
sudden leap into the front rank may be deemed merely luck
by some people, but those who know the facts in the case
are well aware that until the elder Goldsmith died the son
trained no horses save those owned or controlled by his
father, and this meant that tht-y mnst be handled as the old
gentleman directed. Although a man of marked mental
powers, Alden Goldsmith was of a determined and stubborn
cast of mind, and his notions as to the training of trotters,
obtained years ago from Hiram Woodruff and men of his
day, were not at all in accord with modern views on the sub-
ject. In other words Mr. Goldsmith trained his horses far
too much, and Jimmy was forced to follow the old gentleman's
directions, the outcome being that the result was not always
what had been anticipated. When the young man struck
oat for himself he soon found that his owu ideas, which had
been in a mta^uie repressed, were good ones, aud the result
was that in the last two years he has gone right to the front,
the season just closed having been for him an exceptionally
fortunate one, as he has given fast records to Gean Smith,
Company, Cleo, William, and the pacer Silver Threads, and
won with them a lot of races, showing in the management of
his string an ability with which few people has credited him.
And while writing of Jimmy Goldsmith it is proper to make
some mention of hie brother John, who went to California
five or six years ago when he was little more than a lad, and
soon developed into the best driver of his age in the land.
The prtseDt season has been an unfortunate one for John in
one respect, a broken leg, caused by being kicked from a
Bulky in June, having laid him up at a time when his skill
was most in demand, but in spite of this he took Guy Wilkes
after that horse had made a full season in the stud, and on
short notice shaped him up for some good races against Stam-
boul and the other crackB of the Far West. In addition to
this he fitlted the three-year-old colt Direct, a son of Director,
so that he has beaten 2:30 in a winning heat, and gone better
than 2:25 in a heat which he lost. Tuere is no doubt about
John Goldsmith's ability. When Gold Leaf the pacer came
out six weeks ago and aB a three-year-old began beating 2:20,
finally winding up with 2:15 to her credit — by far the best
performance for a pacer of that age — Johnny had a pacer,
also a three-year-old, that he thought could beat even the
mark made by Gold Leaf, and he proved his opinion to be
correct by driving Yolo Maid three heats the other day in
2:18, 2:14, 2:14$, giving the young pacots of the future three
heats to shoot "at that it will bother them some to hit. The
way in which young Goldsmith handled Director when that
horse was on the turf was a revelation to the older heads in
the business, but they passed it off by saying that all the
credit was due to the horse; that he was the best ever seen,
etc., but when Johnny came along a year later and brought
out Guy Wilkes, finally sending him to the stud with a record
of 2:15J, people saw that the boy was a eenius in the sulky.
SiRter and other faBt ones then went the best miles of their
lives under hiB reinsmanship, and last year he lowered the
trotting record for three-year-olds by driving Sable Wilkes a
mile in 2:18. Had the accident referred to above not kept
him from the sulky during the greater part of the present
season there would have been a lot of additions to the 2:30
list from his strine, and more than one of the get of Director
and Guy Wilkes would have been in the lot.

Noiae of the prominent drivers, aside from McCarthy,
Doble, and Goldsmith, have been big winners this se.ison,
although John Turner, shrewdest of them all in some re-
spects, placed a fair amount to hiB credit in that little Phila-
delphia bank that he has patronized for so many years, all
of it being won by the black gelding Spofford, that was a
good one in nis class this season. It was at Detroit last
season that Turner, after trying a great many remedies for a
lameness that affected Spofford, resolved to give the son of
Kentucky Prince a few hard races and see what effect such a
course of action would have. "It will show me where the
lameness is, any how," said the General to a friend, "and
that is more than I can tell at the present time." Like many
another lame horse Spofford cot better when he was given
plenty of work, and by the end of the season was so good
that Turner could drive him half a mile in 1:06. It was too
late, however, to take advantage of this, and Turner waited
patiently until this season. At Pittsburg Spofford was a
good horse, and won hi3 race there easily. Then Turner
was taken Bick and the horse went to Cleveland, where Gus
Wilson was to iog him for Turner. Wilson, by an ill-advised
trial, showed the boys that Spofford was good for a mile in
2:17, and Turner is said to h>ve groaned in agony when the
news reached him in Philadelphia. Budd Doble drove the
horse for Turner until Hartford was reached, and there "the
general" took the black fellow in charge and astonished every-
body by winning the great event of the year on the trotting
turf, the $10,000 stake for 2:20 horses, with him, beating a
lot that were supposed to out-class Spofford. A3 a matter of
fact they did, but it was Turner's wonderful knowledge of
pace that enabled him to win with a horse that was not by
any means the best of the party. After the race
Spofford won several other good ones, and the entire lot en-
abled him to make Turner a little winner on the season- after
being so sick that he did not train any other horee. Orrin
Hickok, who has for many a year joined fortunes with
Turner down the circuit line, did not croBs the Itocky
Mountains this season, and it is jnst as well that he stayed
on the Pacific Coast, as the only one of any account in his
string has been Arab, and one good horse will not win
enough, even in the free-io-all class, to warrant a man in
making a journey across the continent with him. John
SplaD, with a reference to whom this article was begun, had
plenty of fast ones this year, but there was not one in the
lot that was really first-class goods. Early in the season it
was thought that Gov. Hill would be able to win in almost
any company, but although he was capable of half a mile in
1:05 almost any day he proved himself a soft-hearted fellow
at the finish, and it was only on two or three occasions that
Splan was able to get bis courage up to t e slicking point
long enough for him to beat 2?20. A more disappointing
horEe than Gov. Hill it would be hard to find, and Splan,
who is the embodiment of hopefulness, was finally forced to
admit that the bay gelding would not do when it came to a

struggle for the money, there were others in his string
tbat were disappointments, and Jane L., a mare that was
brought from California last winter, was conspicuons in this
category. Her performance on the Pacilic Coast had shown
hor to be a mare of great endurance, and when Solan began
to move her out a little last June he was surprised to find
huw well she could rate her speed, being one of the Wedge-
wood sort of trotters. But Jane L, fell by the wayside, as
Splan put it, very early in the game, a Blight sickness setting
her back so far in the matter of training that it was deemed
best not to start her at all this Beason, and she is now
being driven on the road in New York city by her owner, a
Mr. Maynard. With Jane L. on the retired list, Splan 'a
string was undoubtedly weakened, but he had plenty of
material left to build upou, for at that time Gov. Hill was
supposed to be a pearl of great price, The pacer Argyle was
also looked upon as a fair article in the free-to-all for Bide-
wheelers, but after his races in June at Milwaukee and
M nneapoli=, a lameness developad which sent the gray gelding
out of harness for the balance of the year, and although he
is now going Bound on all his legs it is not certain that he
will stand training next year. Protection, that was about
the least thought of in the lot tliat Splin started out with,
proved to be about the only race horse in the party, and his
improvement was so steady tbat from being a 2:27 horse
when the campaign began he was good for a mile in 2:21
when it ended, and ended his work by beating so good a one
as J. B. Richardson in a hard race of five heats over one of
the Philadelphia tracks, and that the contest was for blood
will not be denied when it is staled that there was nothing
but the purse in sight, pool selling having been stopped by
the local authorities on the previous day. Fred Folger was
another disappointment. The full brother to Guy was very
fast during the early part of the season, and at the time he
joined Splan's stable had a record of 2:20^, made in a race a
few weeks previous. But instead of improving he got "off,"
and was never good enough to win back his entrance in any
of the stakes to which he had been nominated, so that he
may be classed as a failure.

Value of a Good Reputation to a Breeder.

To be successful in creating a demand for his stock, a
breeder must have a reputation for honesty. No matter how
valuable his stock may appear to be, unless reliance can be
placed on his statements he need not expect to be able to se-
cure the patronage he seeks and keep it. He may for a time
impose upou some who have not learned that his representa-
tions are not to bo trusted, but he cannot do this loug. In-
tegrity, however, is not all that is required. No matter how
honest a breeder may be, if he is careless, this soon becomes
known, and there is the suspicion that though he believes
the statements he makes to be true, there is the chance that
he is mistaken. Such a reputation is fatal to success in rais-
ing pedigreed stock. Skill, too, isrequired, for unless;a man
has the ability to breed a superior class of stock he cannot
hope to have a demand for his animals. It is noticeable that
some men, when holding a public sale, secure an attendance
and realize prices that are a surprise. A case in point was
when Leicester rams from the flock of Lord Pol worth were
offered at a public sale recently. Ic is stated that "the best
rams of this noble breed that can be bought for love or
money are regularly found at the Kelso sales, and for many
years back the Merton rams have always been regarded as
'the cream of the cream.' When their turn came to be sold
last week the other rings were comparatively deserted, and
the ring at which they were, exposed was as closely invested
by a dense host of eager buyers as ever a fortress was by a
hostile force. The estimation in which they were held by
those who were thoroughly competent to judge, is seen from
the fact that in half an hour the twenty-eight rams had been
sold for a grand total of £1 021, or an average of £36 10s.
One ram brought £165. And yet the rams in question had
nothing extremely captivating in their external appearance.
There were many other Bheep in the same field which filled
the eye quite as well, alike as regards style, symmetry aud
substance. Indeed, it is not too much to say that had these
rams been in the hands of a newly-started breeder, they
wauld have met with very little attention."

The buyers had tested the rams from this flock, and the
improvement resulting from their use made the demand for
more.

Strict honesty, scrupulous care and watchfulness, and
marked skill in producing superior stock may confidently be
expected to bring reputation and success. — Ex.

To Cure Nervous Horses,

Finely bred, intelligent horses are very often nervous.
They are quiok to notice, quvk to take alarm, quick to do
what seems to them, in moments of sudden terror, necessary
to escape from possible harm from sometbing they do not
understand. That is what makes them shy, bolt, and run
away. We cannot tell what awful suggestions strange things
offer to their minds. For ought we cm tell, a sheet of white
paper in the road may seem to the nervous horse a yawning
chasm, the open front of a baby carriage the jaws of a dragon
ready to devour him, and a man on a bicjele some terrifying
sort of a flying devil without wings. But we find that the mo-
ment he becomes familiar with those things or any others that
affright him, and knows what they are, he grows indifferent
to them. Therefore, when your horse shies at anything,
make him acquainted with it; let him smell it, touch it with
his sensitive upper lip, and look closely at it. Remember, too,
tbat you must familiarize both sides of him with the dreaded
object. If he only examines it with the near nostril and eye,
he will be very likely to scare at it when it appears on bis
offside. So then rattle your paper, beat your bass drum,
flutter your umbrella, run your baby carriage and your bicy-
cle, fire your pistol, and clatter your tinware on both sides
of him and all around him until he comes tn regard the noise
eimply as a nuisance, and the material objects as only trivial
things liable to get hurt if they are in his way. He may not
learn all that in one lesson, but continue the lessons and you
will cure all his nervousness.

That old-time campaigner Deck Wright, record 2:19], the
hero of many hard fought battles, with LewSoott, driver, and
others of that class, five or sis years ago, has been sold tn
Texas parties for $1,900. Deok will undoubtedly bob up
perenely in the spring, under a new name, in the green horse
class and paralize the natives.

Professor Wayland, dean of the Yale law school, recently
Bhct two venerable horses that had been in his service
twelve years. The animals bad passed their usefulness and
held too high a place in his esteem to be given away or sold.
While one was shot near an open grave the other watched the
proceeding, and nothing would induce the animal 1
his grave when it was his tarn. He was shot in hi-

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3?lxe ikccfc and JtytrrtswaTi.

Nov. 17

English RaciDR Gossip.

Heavy Gamblers.

London, October 20.— Buth backers ard layers it would
seem had a bad time of it over the Cesarewiich, and there is
little doubt the bulk of the winnings went across the water
to France. Several backers on Monday were compelled to
ask their creditors for time, and the accoQDt of one layer of
cdds was unexpectedly among the missing. The amount of
his indebtedness reaching nearly $12,000. The sum gener-
ally credited to backers of M. Aumont's mare across the wa-
ter is $100,000, and should she win the Cambridgeshire we
may expect them to have another equally good haul, as they
continue to pour the money in upon her, and have backed
her down to first favorite from being sixth or seventh choice.
Nest week commences the Houghton meeting, but taking
the list as it stands, it is hardly suggestive of good sport.

No racing of the week, whether at Newcastle, Croydon or
Sandown Park, has been of more than passing interest, ov-
ershadowed as it has been by the approaching big event at
Newmarket. At the Curragh St. Kieran further added to his
laurelB, which include both Railway's and Augleseys, by
giving anv amount of weight away and gaining one verdict
by a head for the National Produce Stakes, but all, as I say,
minor races sink into insignificance in the face of the impor-
tance of the coming Cambridgeshire. There will be a big
field, and betting has not been so fast and furious on any
race for some time. There are thirty-fire horses, all of them
backed at various odds from 5 to 200 to 1, and the leaders in
the betting are plunged upon heavily as if there had been no
Cesarewitch rece; tly to impress caution with regard to reck-
less betting on handicaps.

This year's race will present a very different appearance to
the eyes of certain old buffers who are wont to look upon
this and other similar old eslablished features as connect-
ing links with the old times. It is to be run on a new course,
which will not finish at the top of the town. The old Cam-
bridgeshire course finished at the top of a steep incline, three
hundred yards or so from the road which runs into and di-
rectly through the High street of Newmarket. The bound-
ary line of the counties of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk orossed
the course half way up the hill, near the finish, so that the
race was run partly in Suffolk aDd partly in Cambridgeshire.
Under the new arrangement the race will in reality be run on
the same course, but the start will be from a point further
away, so that the finish will come at the big stand, the same
as the Cesarewitch, and the hill will be altogether avoided.
Heretofore theie has been no stand at the finish of the Cam-
bridgeshire, only an apology of an erection, which was so
small as to be utterly unsuited to accommodate more than a
thousand people, and then only for standing purposes, with
neither roof nor seats on it.

The wide spreading heath at Newmarket permits of so
many and sucli various courses that to people not acquainted
withthe lay of the laud it is a hard task to explain where
many of the races are ran and for what reasou it is that the
finishes are at so many different points instead of at one
only. There are no less than thirty different courses, all in
continual use and all apportioned for ages past to certain
races. Many — In fact the majority of these thirty— finish at
the grand stand or within a hundred yards ot so of it. To
reach the remainder, some little distance, say half a mile,
has to be traversed. To do this with convenience to them-
selves, the visitors to the races have a hack held in readi-
ness for them, whereas, those who cannot afford the luxury
of hacks, or who are timid horsemen, betake themselves to
cabs and other vehirles which wait at the rear of the stand
in readiness. The July course is used only at the July meet-
ing and is exceedingly popular, from its exceeding pictur-
eBqueness and particularly good going. That is situated on
the far side of the Heath, three miles away from the stand.
There a hack is not much of a necessity.

Many are the amateur races and much is the fun indulged
in during the peregrinations from the stand to the finish and
back again. Sir John Astley is always a conspicuous figure
at Newmarket. More noticeably so probably from the fact
that he is such a broad shouldered fellow, and looks so out of
place on the back of a pony hack. Not though that the
hack looks in any way unequal to the task of carrying him,
for Sir John's Newmarket hacks have quite a renown as
models of strength and pictures of weight carriers on a
miniature scale, an no one looks more at home than he
cantering along with his hat on one side and the invariable
cigar stuck in the corner of his month. Fortune has noi
smiled much on him of late, and for that reason his na ue
hasn't appeared as the the owner of any of the principle
winners.

Mat Dawsoa looked a widely different individual when I
met him this week, to what he usually doe<* with his bright
eyed cherry appearance. The change was so noticeable that
I felt constrained to ask him "Is anything the matter, Mat?"
"No! Nothing's the matter," he replied, "but he's gone!" I
hadn't heard of any of the racing fraternity having died, so
inquired "whoV "The old horse," came the answer; "I
sent him away yesterday, 66nt him home." I was pleased
to find no friend was dead, so proceeded to elicit particulars
as to the loss of his horse. The cause of Mat's trouble was
it appeared, that he had just dispatched Minting to his
owner's, Mr. R. C. Vyner's place, and it had been too much
for nini. "He's gone out of my hands altogether, and I tell
you I feel pretty bad about it, for he was just as honest and
good a horse as I ever had in my stable, and you know how
many I have had." Minting will Btand, so Mr. Vernes
announces, for the coming season at the Fairfield stud. His
fee will be tOO guineas, and his subscription of twenty mares
at that price is already full. It might have been wished, as
a matter of sentiment, that so good a horse should not have
met with defeat in his final contest, but the son of Lord Lyon
and Mint Sauce takes a splendid record with him into his
retirement, and though he was not equal to coping, in his
three old days, with the mighty Ormonde, his own prowess
in several races will be. remembered for many a year to come.
I can fully sympathize with Mat, who had trained him
throughout his career, upon losing bin favorite.

If a man wants to make a name for himself I can suggest
uo surer method than that he should secure a first class string
of horses and race them. Assuredly a man gains celebrity
more quickly on the turf than by any other means. Take
Capt. Machell. It is true he has been for many years now
before the public, not only as a remarkedly shrewd owner
but also as a man.iger and trainer of horses, bo naturally was
celebrated. It would have been supposed that hiB noioriety
v'ould have extended only to raciDC men. Still a small paper
rfhich is neatly gotten up, called The Man of the Worlil, or
something like that, published in its last edition a very good
portrait with a short biography of Captain Machell, and lo
aud behold, the 60,000 copies were immediately purchased in
a lii by one firm, and another ediiion of 70.(00 bad to be at
>iil-6 prepared for sale. Such is fame! And such it is to be
light of the racing world. I doubt it priests, politicians or
public benefactors even could readily obtain such national
popularity. — Anglican in the Sporting World.

New York, Nov. 1. — The betting mania which has been
! growing steadily during the last few yearB, has developed in-
| to wonderful proportions since the opening of the racing
' season last spring, and now that the election has kindled a
' fever heat, thousands of dollars are bet with a freedom that
i astonishes the oldest observer. New York is the great centre
j for betting men of all kinds, and though the West produces
men able and willing to back their opinions for large Bums,
j the generally seek the metropolis as the spot to place their
money. Probably the greatest sensation ever produced in
| the betting world was caused by the exploits of famous Billy
I Deutsch, the King of Baccarat. His doings abroad in 1880
f have been chronicled over and over again, but the exact facrs
are known to very few. Deutsch was then, as now, one of
the most picturesque figures on Broadway and best known
of the gay young men about town. He confesses now that
when he went away he was so deeply in debt that he had
very little hopes of ever getting out again. But he sailed for
gay Paris, landing there with $42 in cash and not a friend
nearer than America. "Without wasting his time he invested
his monej where he could get the quickest returns. It waB
at baccarat, the game so popular at the capital of France.
He staked his all and won. Good fortune was with him,
and his winnings soon wTent from hundreds of dollars to
thousands. With that wonderful nerve which has made him
famous he continued to play, always for high stakes and with
the utmost recklessness. From the small beginning his ex-
chequer soon contained the gold of French gamesters, which
ran high into the thousands. He was the talk of Paria.
Nothing like it had ever been known. The adulation show-
ered upon the young American's head had little effect other
than to keep him where he found the most money. One
night a party of gentlemen formed a pool in the Franco-
American club with the intention of "breaking" him. The
play was getting decidedly interesting, although in jL)eutsch's
favor, when the largest and most extraordinary bet ever
known was made by the players. It was for 1,000,000 fraucB,
or §200,000 on the single turn of a card. A four spot turned
up, the American won and the other party waB bankrupt.
The waiter brought him a Paris Figaro to wrap the money
in, but Billy threw it aside saving that nothing but an Amer-
ican newspaper would do to carry French money. He was
dow the sensation of Paris. The papers called him the
"King of Baccarat," and stories were published aud songs
sung In his praise. He pushed his conquests further. Tak-
ing a country as well as a city residence he lived like a
prince. Once a week he gave a breakfast that could not be
equalled even in that gay city.

His equipages were magnificent. Men of high and low
degree courted his friendship. In short all Paris was at his
feet. It was rapid living, to be sure, but the handsome
Deutsch was equal to the occasion. And all the while his
wonderful luck did not desert him. After living a most
extravagant life in Paris he returned to New York with $560,-
000. Deutch has had many ups and downs since then. He
is not a gambler, but is always willing to make a wager where
he has an even chance to win. Another notable instance of
his nerve and luck was shown in the winter of 1S86. With
§62 50 he went to a Wall street broher and invested in Read-
ing (railroad) margins. Twenty -five dollars went to the
broker for commission. He soon doubled and trebled his
money. Another rise put him in possession of a few thou-
sand dollars. Then he went to work with an energy that
never tired and in four weeks he was S96,000 ahead, the
largest profit off a small sum on record in Wall street.
Deutch rarely bets on elections, but this year he backed
Cleveland for a good round sum

By far the heaviest better in America is Michael F. Dwyer,
the younger of the famous racing firm of Dwyer Bros. He
is a quiet man of medium sjzb, brown mustache and hair,
whose manner is so retiring that a stranger would never take
him for a "plunger" in almost every line. The brothers are
very much alike in their domestic tastes and habits, but
Phii never bets a dollar. He leaves that all to Mike, but
shares the winnings and stands half the losses, no matter
how great or small, and never says a word. Mike Dwyer
thinkB nothing of betting 310,000 on a single race. He
always bets according to his judgment, whether it is on his
own entry or not. The Brooklyn stables always run to win,
and some of his heaviest losses have been when he has bet
on an Outsider and his own horse won. One of the largest
bets Dwyer ever made waB 570,000 to $10,000 that his horse
Joe Cotton would win in a race at Sheepshead Bay in 1887.
It was terrible odds to give. After a desperate race Cotton
won by a nose, and the credit of saving Dwyer's money was
due to the magnificent riding of Jimmy McLaughlin. He is
never seen near the betting stand, doing all his business
through commissioners. The money furnished for some of
the big bets on the presidential election came from Dwyer.
He is an ardent Democrat and will probably stand to win or
lose $60,000 on the result.

"Pittsburg Phil," whose proper name is George Smith,
came into notoriety last year at Chicago. He is a quiet young
fellow, about medium height, nnassumingin manner, and
looks anything but a sport. He is a first-class judge of
horses and relies entirely on his own judgment. Whether
he wins or loses, nobody is ever the wiser. Last year was
his big season. Some of his winnings in a single day were
enormous, and he cleared §78,000 on the season. His style
of bettiDg is peculiarly his own. He never bets on a horse
uulees he fancies him, sometimes goiDg without making a
bet during the day, while again he may make but one. As a
rule he doesn't bet often, but when he does it is alwaye a
good round sum. The past season has been a disastrous
one to many of the followers of the turf. Phil suffered with
the rest, although it is now said that his account is once
more on the winning side.

The phenomenon of the year, however, is a pale little
fellow, slender and sickly looking, with turned-up nose aud
stubby, reddish mustache. The bookmakers named him
" the Ghost." His proper name is Moore and he bailee from
Williamsburg, where he waB a builder before he began
following the races for fame and fortune. He has a penchant
for " louw shots," which is racing slang for horses agaiust
whom the bookmakers offer greatest odds. He is so quiet
and unobtrusive that it w«s some time before he was noticed.
The success that has crowned his judgment is realy wonder-
ful. An instance may be cited where he won four or five
races in one day, clearing $30,000. Moore is a terror lo
bookmakers who offer big odds. Before they are aware of it,
he slips up, tugs at the shouter's coat-sleeve, and he looks
down to see the pale, calm face of "the Ghost." He may
have a $1,000 bill in his hnnd, or probably more. It iB a
cash business with him, he hands up the money and must
get it in return if he wins. No correct figures can be given
of his wfnniuge. Careful estimates place it at $100,000 for
the season, and that is pretty nearly right.

The political excitement has brought a nervy man from
the West in the person of Col. H. L. Swords of Iowa. He is

serge mt-at arms of the Republican national committee, and
whether right or wrong undoubtedly bets on the figures
furniBbed him there. The Coloutl is a dashing fellow anel
has stirred up betting circles to a fever-heat. He was almost
alone in his battle for Harrison, but he would not be bluffed
down, even if it took al! his financial capital. Around that
famous rendezvous of politicians and betting men, the Hoff-
man House, he startled everybody when he first appeared on
the scene and in stennorian tones said he believed Harrison
would be elected and was willing to back his opinions to the
extent of $10,000. The money was quickly covered, but
Swords was not yet through. He had friends with plenty of
money and he got it by the thousand and put it up on his
candidate. The Colonel is c good-looking well-buift man
and paBt 40, a lively campaigner, but withal amiable and
genial on every occasion. He has made three or four $10,000
bets ou Harrison.

Another of the heavy campaign betters is John Mullius,
the head of a big Brooklyn Furniture Company. He is a
sharp, shrewd Irishman, of good education aud address, who
has accumulated a fortune in business. Although a Demo-
crat, he takes little interest in politics until the presidential
year rolls around, and then he boils over with enthusiasm.
Four years ago he won a mint of money on Cleveland's elec-
tion, and this campaign he is betting heavier than ever. He
is a good character in his way. All he cares for is to have
somebody make a bluff about betting on election. He has
made wagers at such ridiculous odds that it is said, half in
jest, tbathe could be bluffed into betting $1,000 against
nothing that Cleveland will be elected. Mullins has over
$100,000 on the result of the presidential Tote.

When Democratic money was going begging last week for
want of somebody to come to the Hoffman House and take it
up, a stout man with a ruddy face swooped down with a big
bundle and fairly took things by storm. He was John L.
Hill of Philadelphia, politician, sport and friend of Matt
Quay, commander-in-chief of the Republican forces. While
he wanted odds, he was a nice man to do business with. The
money was not all Hill's, but that made no difference, aud he
was the center of Republican admiration as long as the boodle
held out. When it vanished he quietly slipped away for
more, and his friends intimate that he will make it red hot
for all who wished to wager against Harrison when he returns
to New York.

The center around whom all the moneyed men congregate
is popular Billy Edwards of the Hoffman House cafe. Almost
all forfeits are posted in his hands, and thousands upon
thousands ot dollars are given him by men of both parties to
wager for them. While they all kuow that Billy is a Demo-
crat, and has bet several thousand dollars on Cleveland, all
partieB Belect him as the intermediary to arrange their wag-
ers. Edwards was at one time a prize fighter— the champion
light weight — but he retired oa his laurels with a goodly sum
of money. Careful real estate investments have made him a
rich mau. He is to-day an important feature from a money
point of view in the interest surrounding the last weeks of
the political contest. Fully $75,000 have passed through his
hands in the last ten days in the way of forfeits and minor
bets.

One of the few men who came out of the racing season
ahead was ex-Assemblyman David Gideon. He is a man
who bets on a Urge scale, owns a stable of horses and mixes
in politics a good deal. His winnings on the turf the season
just past amount to $75,000 and he has almost that sum
wagered on the election of Cleveland. Gideon is a good-
looking, rather round-Bhouldered fellow, about 35, and one of
the most popular men in New York.

Every evening there strolls into the Hoffman House a quiet
little man with a full, greyish beard. His clothes are plain
and the derby hat on hiB head is a trifle agog. He takes no
part in the loud talk, but when there is any betting going on
he is ready for all comers. It is Jimmy Kelly, the well-
known ex-bookmaker formerly of Kelly & Bliss. Like most
of the betting men of New York, he is a Democrat, but cares
little for that when he wagers his money, always goiDg ac-*
cording to his judgment. This year he is putting up a great
many thousands on Cleveland's election, generally giving
good odds. Kelly is very wealthy, having had a most suc-
cessful career on the turf and in politics.

John Mahoney and George Dalton are both famous betters,
and they left no opportunity slip by to put up a wager where
they think it possible to win. Mahoney has $60,000 up on
the election and Dalton but a few thousand less.

M. F. Coleman, a handsome young Californian, has awak-
ened a good deal of interest in New York by some large bets
at good odds. A number of the members of the Union
League club formed a pool when they saw all the money
Democrats were offering and gradually reduced the odds to
an even thing. Nobody hesitates to bet when the subject is
broached, but the average New Yorker beats all the world
with the freedom and recklessness of his wagers.

French Agricultural Statistics.

The area of France is 130,610,038 acres, of which 124,934,-
195 acres are arable. The percentage devoted to wheat is
47.64 per cent., rye 11.55 per cent., and maize only 3:63 per
cent. There are 47 acres of wheat cultivated per 100 head of
population, the population being about 39,000,000 or a little
more than that of the United Kingdom, where the area
devoted to wheat is only 7£ acres per 100 head of population.
Except the United States, France is the greatest wheat-pro-
duoiDg country in the world; but her production is only
about two-thirds that of the United States. The French are
large consumers of wheaten bread, aud although France pro-
duces on an average nearly 300,000,000 bushels of wheat
yearly, she finds it necessary to import on an average about
35,000,000 bushels yearly in order to meet her consumptive
requirements.

ThoBe of the race-going people who argue in favor of the
retention of hurdle racing because, as they claim, it possesses
certain elements of danger which greatly enhance the sport,
were probably gratified to their hearts desire at the result of
the recent meeting of the First City Troop. To begin, Mr.
Rossmore, ou the horse Zanbar, was thrown heavily and
oarried off insensible. The jockeys McPride and Allmark
got all tangled up together, and weut down in a heap, but in
some miraculous mauuer managed to escape fatal injury;
and to cap the climax the horse McLaughliu was riding fell
and was trampled over by the following horses. McLaughlin
however, was not seriously hurt, and pluckily rennunted
and continued in the contest. That no one was killed out-
right was wonderful. All these riders were skilled ones,
which simply shows how dangerous this style of racing is.
It would be quite an idea in future contests of this kind to
have a Burgeon stationed at each hurdle and an ambulance
follow the racers around the track.

L

1888

^Ite IPrmler aud Mtpoxtsnmu.

32r

CATTLE.

Holatein Cattle for Butter.

Such records have been of so much interest in thio country
that the breeders have given much more attention to the pro-
duction of quantity than to quality of milk. They have fed
and cared for their cattle to produce quantity. In conse-
quence many have inferred that this breed is an excellent
one for the production of milk and cheese, bnt that it is not
adapted to the production of butier. Notwithstanding tbis
impression it has now entered into a contest for the highest
place as a butter breed, and the rapidity with with which it
16 gaining snch a position is a public surprise. The first
step towards this is the winning of the Challenge cnp offered
by the Breeder's Gazette, of Chicago, for the largest thirty
days' record. The contest for this cup was open to the world
and to all breeds until July 1, 1833- It was won by Mer-
cedes, a cow of this breed, owned by Thomas B Wales, of
Iowa. Her record was 99 pounds GA ounces. This result
awakened much controversy. Demands were made for
further competitive trials. Several took place in the three
years following, at cattle shows in the Western States, uni-
formly resulting in the success of this breed. Yet they were
not considered conclusive, as the best cows of other breeds
were not put in competition.

At this stage of public opinion the New York Dairy Show
of 1887 was conceived. Long before its opening it was wide-
ly known that one of its most important features would be a
contest for the championship in butter production. This
was to be decided by a twenty-four hours' trial in the ha"nds
of an impartial committee. It was entered upon for the pur-
pose of testing the claims of the different breeds. Cattle
clubs and breeders' associations were deeply interested in ir,
and gave every possible encouragement to the bringing for-
ward of the best lepresentatives of the breeds they main-
tained. Probably no similar contest was ever arranged and
conducted on more even terms. No criticisms were made
against the management up to the hour of announcing the
nsult. The championship was won for this breed, the cow
Clothilde receiviug the first prize, and the three-year-old
heifer Clothilde 4th, the second prize, both owned by Messrs-
Smiths, Powell, and Lamb. In other departments theie
were contests for quality of butter, where the breeds were
indirectly pitted against one another. In these contests
this breed also won more thau its proportionate share or
prizes.

It ib only within the last five years that the breeders of
these cattle have been specially testing the butter capacity of
their cows. Messrs T. G. Yeomans and Sods were pioDeers
in this work. Id t-sts made of their herd of less than 40
oows, 29 were found Jto average a seven days' production
of 17 pounds 7| ounces Aggie, 2d made 26 pounds 7 ounces
in this length of time, 105 pounds 10^ ounces in thirty days,
and 304 pounds 5* ounces in ninety days. This was fol-
lowed by tests of other breeders. Mr. Thomas B. Wales also
fonhd 29 cows owned by him that made an average of 17
pound 2 67 ounces. One of these, Tritomia, at four years of
age made 25 pounds 3£ ounces. Messrs. Powell and Lamb
find 100 cowed by them that average 18 pounds 0.06 ounces
in tests of the same length of time. Among these, Nether-
land Princess 4th at twenty-eight monthsold made 21 pounds
10$ ounces; Albiue 2d, at three years old, 25 pounds 13+
ounces, while in thirty days she produced 106 pounds 14
ounces. Their cow Clothilde, at full age made in seven days
28 pounds 2J ounces. In the small herd of Mr. Eugene
Smith of Nashville, Tennessee, 7 cows are reported with an
average of 17 pounds 6.57 ounces in seven days. Among
other noted tests is that of Florence Herbert, owned by Home
Farm, Hamston, Iowa, at 27 pounds 13A ounces in 7 dayr.,
and that of Neiitje Korndyke, the property of E. J. Barrell,
Little Falls, New York, at 93 pounds 12 ounces in- thirty
days. — Harper's Magazine.

Guard against Diseatsed Meat.

One of the ablest chemists in the southwest who has been
experimenting in the laboratory upon the flesh of animals
afflicted with diseases that might render such flesh dangerous
when eaten, admits that most diseases are propagated by
germs, which transmitted through food to the human stom-
ach are productive of sickness and death even, says the
Stock Grower. .

It is impossible, he says, for anybody except experienced
microscopiata or chemists to detect disease germs in the flesh
of amimals. Take for example the cells of cancers; in order to
detect them pieces of the suspected meat have to be hardened
bv saturation for a long time with alcohol, then impacted in
wax which has been previously melted, next by the aid of
the microtome the thinnest possible shavingB of ihe flesh are
clipped off. These are prepared for the microscope by u ted-
ious process of differential staining, after which they are laid
on glass slides in balsam fir or glycerine, covered with a very
thin plate of glass or mica and the edges sealed, then a mi-
croscope possessing a high magnifying power is brought in
requisition and the trained eye of the analyst can pronounce
the cancer cell present or absent, as the case may be.

The brief explanation of the method for testing the presence
of cancer (which requires probably the least time and is the
Bimplest process of any of the gorm diseases) will show how
utterly impossible it would be for an ordinary inspector of
meat to determine whether or not any giveD specimen of
meat is wholesome or tilled with the germs of some horrible
and deadly disease.

As to the utility of ice to arrest the decay of meat, he says
that while the decomposition of meat would be arrested by
reiu'eing it to the freez ng point, the consumption of ice-box
meat should be prohibited for the reason that when placed
io contact with ice before the animal heat is passed off in a
natural way, it retains worn out tissues which hasten decom-
position. If meat is frozen it will not destroy certain germs
which may either continue to multiply while lyiog in the ice
boxes or remain dormant until taken out. Then the decay
of the flesh is extraordinarily rapid, and the tissues during
the early stages of the decay, form a most fertile soil for in-
crease and development of the disease germs.

In the consideration of all questions concerning the public
health both from a scientific and philanthropic standpoint,
it is a pleasure to note the general awakening to the danger
of eating diseased meat as evidenced by the preparations for
the grpat meeting of cattle raisers and batchers to be held at
8t. Louie, November 20th, for the purpose of inducing legis-
lative proceedings to secure the enactment of State laws that
will require the appointment of inspectors for all towns and
oities so that the corruption or inefficiency that might attach
to government appointments will be entirely obviated by the
direct control of the people benefited. These inspectors
will be required to examine all cattle before slaughtered, and
the batchers will not be allowed to sell any meat except that
which h&s"been pronounced sound and wholesome in the

living animal. This is a question which concerns every
man, woman and child in the United States, and the time is
not far distant when we may eat our food and drink our
beverages with the same assurunce of perfect purity and
cleanliness that is vouchsafed to the enviable inhabitants of
the most enlightened European empires, by rigid aud fault-
less food and drink inspections. We of the Western Hemis-
phere have delayed action io regard to the matter of impuri-
ties and adulterations in food for a wonderfully long time,
but the time will come when the mercenary individual who
attempts to disgu ise and palm off on his fellow-beings
diseased meat or adulterated food will do so at his peril,
and no longer will we consign to the mysteries of the veiled
grave victims who met their death by eatiog the meat or
drinking the milk from diseased animals.

Mills or Butter.

In these days it is not a wise dairyman who keeps a cow
good for milk or beef. It mast be milk or beef. "Why?"
Because the cow that is equally good for beef or milk has
never been produced. "Why, again?" because the cow can-
not, or at least has not, been bred that is capable of profitably
converting all her food into milk at one time and at another
into beef. "Still why?" BecauBe the milk and the beef
traits, characteristics, temperaments and form of the animals
are entirely distinct. Another reasoD why the beef cow will
not pay as a milch cow is that even supposing she wonld give
as much and as good milk as the milch cow the expense of
feeding all the extra weight — the beef points — is too great to
leave sufficient margin of profit to compete with the milch
cow, with her frame built especially to make milk, and just
enough meat on it to enable her to do good and economical
work.

It will soon be a well settled fact, I think, that another
distinction must be made; and that is. in dairying the cow
must be seleited for milk or butter. In making batter we
want just a little water in the milk and just as much butter
fat as possible; and to accomplish that a small cow will
answer the purpose bttter than a large one. We want, in
this buiness, a machine jast large and stroDg enough to do
our work; every extra pound over that is a pound carried
and fed at a loss, and the longer the cow lives the greater the
loss.

Take, for instance, J?son Jones' cow, '■ Old Blue,"
eighteen years old and still at work. Suppose she weighed
ODly 100 pounds more thau neees&ary to do ber work; if she
began v.'ork at two years of ag3 she has been carrying, and he
has been feeding, that 100 pounds of meat for sixteen years.
Now that 100 pounds of beef will bring, perhaps, $2, what
has it cost tu letd it for sixteen years, aud wonld Jason
Jones think he was well paid if he sold it for S2V I think
not. Snppose "Old Blue" weighed 500 pounds more than
necessary to give her owner what he considered a fair yield
of milk: he would be very "blue" himself when he came to
balunce the account — wouldn't he? Well, the same reason-
ing holds good as to butter or milk that rules in milk or
beef.

I think ihe milch cow should be larger than the butter
cow, and the beef cow larger than either. The dairy breeds
confirm this, as the butter breeds are mnch smaller thau the
milk breeds. Take the two representative dairy breeds, the
Jersey and the Holslein — butter and milk; are they inter-
changeable? It seems to be the idea of some of the breeders
of each that they are. If they are then all tho previous time,
care, skill and intelligence of the makers of these breeds
goeB for nothing. Some Jersey breeders are trying to boom
their favorites as milch cows, and we all know what the Hol-
stein men are doing in boonr.ng the black and white for
butter. I think both are working against the true interests
of their respective breeds, and of their customers as well.

From a family cow or two it may not be amiss to get a con-
siderable quantity of good milk, bnt when it comes to the
cow for the batter dairy skim-milk is made at a loss. We
want very little water in the batter cow's milk, and not near
as much water in the milch cow's milk as some of the Hol-
stein breeders have succeeded in putting there. Who would
want to trv to sell in any Pennsylvania city the milk of the Hol-
stein cow'that gave over 30,000 pounds of milk in one year?
If I am correctly informed the Pennsylvania law prohibits
the s<vle, in cities, of milk having less than thirteen per cent,
of solids in it. Does auy one believe that the 30,000 pouuds-
a-year Holstein cow's milk contains that per cent of solids in
it? On the other hand it would be foolish for a Jersey man
to sell his milk— if it was as rich as that of the Jersey cow
Jason Jones mentions— unless he got four prices for it.

There are Holsteins that give milk in large quantities, and
of such quality that there would be no danger of the inspec-
tor pouring itinto the gutter; and such milk, tromsuch cows,
is sold at more profit than if the cream was taken from it and
made into butter. It has more water in it than the butter
cow puts into hers; and as it costs money— or feed, which is
the same thing— to put even water into milk, the butter
dairyman cannot afford to keep a milch cow to do his work.

For two reasons is this so: First, because as just said, the
water element in milk costs money; and then the extra weight
in the miloh cow costs more money— therefore a double use-
less expense is incurred in trying to have two strings to the
cow bow. .

No, be sure and have one good milk or butter,stnng, then
you can draw the arrow back to the head and shoot strong,
with a fair prospect of hitting the milk or butter target.

A. L. Cbosbt.

Tethering Stock-

By the tether millions of acres could be untilized whioh are
now neglected— we mean the roadsides. In most states it is
unlawful to allow stock to run at large in the highway, and,
as a result, the grass and bushed grow rampant and do no
oue any good, except here and there a tidy farmer cleans np
his roadside and makes a meadow of them. This is a oapital
idea, and if generally carried out would make a great improve-
ment in the lookB and condition of roadsides aud the fronts
of farms. When not cleaned up, they may be pastued, and
this can be done with a tether. The more the bashes and
weeds are eaten the better. There is a little secret abont
tethering stock. The oftener they are moved the more they
will eat. In some countries tethering is universally prac-
ticed as an economic measure. It saves land and food.
When tethered an animal will eat everything in reach and bite
it off close to the earth. When running loose, or at will,
animals trample down and thus waste a considerable portion
of the grass. This is why stabliDg aDd soiling are urged, as
the system saves food. There is more work abont it than by
tethering. Animals should always be hitched to a revolving
arm, or if to a stationary fixture, there should be swivels, so
that they will not get wound up.

Fighting Range Fire in North Texas.

Who first invented this novel method of extinguishing a
grass tire on the plains, fame has not heralded. Old Texans
declare that when Indians killed buffalo in quantity and
feasted, their fires sometimes spread, and a freshly skinned
buffalo hide was used by the squaws to smother the flames.
Cow-boys (the Texan ones) claim the patent for this novel
method of extinguishing fires. The buffalo bunch or mesquite
grass, in certain seasons, rather smoulders than blazes, but
when the dry spell is continuous the herbage becomes as in-
flammable as tinder. To lose the naturally cured grass is to
weaken the cattle, and lank stock does not winter well. The
tire starts, and the cowboy, ever on the alert, sees it. A
cigarette has been dropped or a spark from a tire h-is done
the business. It is not a section of country abounding with
water, hose, or steam tire-engines. The apparatus for ex-
tinguishing the fire is peculiar, and near at hand. Crack!
goes a cow-boy's revolver, and knowing exactly how to shoot,
a steer falls, with Bcarce a struggle, aud is dead. Instantly
a half-dozen cow-boys gather around the dead animal, and
they proceed to flay the steer in the most expeditious manner.
It not a skin for the tan-yard to be nioely taken off, bnt there
is left adhering to the hide fully four inches of the meat. It is
a very heavy hide. Now two cow-boys tie the ropes to the
pendulous shanks of the hide, take a twist of the ropes
around the horns of their saddles and spring on their ponies,
aod plunging spurs into their mounts, off they start at a mad
gallop, dragging the hide over the tire and puttiig it oat.
Other cow-boys trail along and extinguish what little tire is
left.

It is hard work for the wiry little horses that scour the
plain. Just as sood as the horses show sigDs of tire, the
riders jump off and mount fresh animals. At breakneck
speed many miles of lire are followed. The plucky little
beasts are not spared, and what tbey may want in bottom is
made up in gameness. A "civilized" American eastern
horse could not do snch work, for never could he be made to
face the burning prairie. Mr. Remington, in his realistic
sketch, shows how, when there is a strain on the rope, the
cow-boy always throws himself on the opposite side, so as to
counterbalance the pull. The public who have been so often
treated to the picture of "a prairie on fir§, '' will not be satis-
tied unless the artist depicts a scene lurid with flames, which
bear a certain family resemblance to the burning of Moscow.
Such, however is not the case. Actually it is a low, ugly, sinis-
ter fire, where the flames never are high, though the smoke
is dense. Of course if there is timber, then there is a cer-
tain amount of grandeur about the conflagration. Mr. Eem-
iDgton pictorially put6 exact conditions before readers, and
supplements them by writing; "A prairie fire does not burn
upon the air, as romantic people have ioDg liked to think it
does." — Harper's Weekly.

Getting all the Cream.

Comparative tests of cream raising are frequently published
in which it is shown that more cream has been obtained by
one method or apparatus than by another. Extravagant
claims of manufacturers are made in their circulars, says F.
W. Mosely in the Stockman. Where people are properly
educated on the subject of cream raising, these absurd claims
will go in one ear and ont the other.

Milk set when first drawn, or at a temperature of 95 or 9S
deg., will yield all its cream as soon as or very Boon after its
temperature has been reduced to 45 deg., if the reduction be
^nickly made. If there is any process, method, apparatus or
device by which more thau all the cream can be obtained, it
is the duty of agricultural and dairy papers to ascertain
what that process is, and let the world know it just as soon
as they can.

A comparative test amounts to but little, if it does not
show that the process or apparatus producing the most cream
obtains it all. However, I do. not remember ever to have
seen in any published statement of comparative tests the
additional statement thac pains was taken to demonstrate
that all the cream was obtained by the successful competitor.
To demonstrate the value of any system of cream -raising, a
comparative test is not necessary, nor is it of any value un-
less the additional feature above men.ioued is taken into
consideration.

To determine whether all the cream has been obtained, es-
pecially where the cold deep setting or Swedish system has
been used, theoreamed milk should be htated up to a tem-
perature of 98 degrees or 100 degrees, and reset — the temper-
ature being quickly reduced to 45 degrees. If no cream
comes to the surface it will be pretty good evidence that it
was all obtained at first setting. There will nearly always
be a slight scum that will come to the surface at such a time,
but it will not be cream. There will be no butter in it.

A number of years ago Samuel E Lewis, Oxford, N. X.,
told me he set 400 pounds of milk in accordance with the
cold deep setting system, and after taking off the cream de-
cided to make a test to determine whether thi3 senra he had
always noticed at second setting coutained any butter. With
that "quantity of milk he succeeded in getting enough so he
could'ohurn it. After exhausting all efforts with the churn
he failed to obtain any butter. This was an opportunity to
demonstrate a fact which could not be demonstrated where a
small quantity of milk had been set. Mr. Lewis satisfied
himself that there is no value whatever in the slight scum
that rises at the second setting of milk, where milk has once
been properly set, and the temperature quickly reduced to
the proper point.

Any one who has experimented in this direction will read-
ily notice the difference between real cream aod the soum
mentioned. Any one who is raising cream for butter or
other purposes should uever be satisfied until he ha*
demonstrated to a certainty that he is obtaining all the
cream there is in his milk.

The subject of pure water for stock has been fully dis-
oua&ed, and good air in the stables phonld be more talked
about. A stable may be opeu to all tbe world, and yet be so
filthy as to be a nuisance and a menace to health. A stable
can be made close and yet have good, pure air by means of
power ventilation. Then if the floors are made water-tight,
absorbents used, a little land plaster sprinkled upon the
floors every day, and the stable thoroughly cleaned every
day, and half cleaned at night, there will be no trouble on
this score. The close alliance of milk and blooil shows thut
to get the former all right, the cow must have a full supply
of good blood. The blood is pureed in its passage through
the lungs, and this requires pure air. The air of a stable
charged with ammonia, and all sorts of villianons unells, can-
not be a perfect purifier of the blood, although it may not
vitiate it enough to cause the death of the animal bj
poison; bnt it will affect the milk, and this is "why" in
tion to all this "preaching, praying and exhortati
make the plea for better air, us well as intelligent par<
winter miloh cow.

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Ban Francisco, - Saturday, Nov. 17, 1888.

Fall Race Meeting.

While not up to the mark of many of the lovely November
days peculiar to California, Saturday last was not on the
whole unfavorable. A trifle chilly, perhaps, as t ie afternoon
wore, and there were clouds whieh at intervals obscured the
sun. The fog was drifting over the summits of the hills to the
south of the course, though at times Mount Tama!pais "was
radiant with the sunbeams and the reflected glory went a
good way in adding to the cheerfulness of the scene. And a
truly cheerful scene was presented when the bell gave the
signal for the horses to appear for the first race. "Within the
enclosure in the space allotted for carriages, there was an
assemblage of people, horses and vehicles which could not
fail to attract notice. Prom the Santa Anita Tally-ho, with
its quartet of browns, gold-mounted harness, elegantly
dressed ladies, wreaths and ribbons, to the trotting wagon
and still lighter roadcart; nearly every style of equipage was
represented. The tallj-ho, four-iu-hands, heavy carriages,
dogcarts, etc., may be given the pride of place by those who
are taken up with foreign adjuncts to a race meeting, but in
our opinion the most beautiful by far of all turnouts are a
pair of highly bred'trotters and a road wagon constructed by
one of our best makers.

Rather out of place, however, when a part of a bhow on
the inside of a race course, the more gorgeous affairs over-
shadowing them in that position.

Beauty and splendcr of attire was not confined to the
occupants of the carriages. Beauty enough on the balconies
and stand "to make the world to dote," and toilets which
enhanced the loveliness; the most effective being those which
gave face and form the first place in the picture, and a knot
of flowers on the bodice a fitting accompaniment to the
attractions of the wearer. There was a swaying multitude
on the slope between pool-sellers aud betting stands. Long
before the horses for the first race were put in the hands of
the starters, considerable pushing had to be done to get a
position to catch the eye of the auctioneer, or gain proximity
to those who were shouting the rates.

There were eleven starters in the introductory, which is a
large field for this country, though until the horses came on
the track Santa Anita's Lob Augeles was a big favorite with
the heaviest betters. Up to October 1st she had run eighteen
races, ten of which were victories, aud as there is generally a
disposition to underrate the powers of horses which have
only taken part in home races, and then the long journey
which Lts Angeles had not time to fully recover from, was
rated too lightly. Lively work for poolsellers and book-

makers and for $100 on Los Angeles, there was only $100 n
all the others. Daisy D. was well thought of by shrewd ob-
servers, while there was a disposition to back the field which
had the long number of seven to fall back upon.

The course was in good order, not quite so fast, perhaps,
as it is at times bu t iu suoh shape as to please the trainers.

"Preliminary canters" are not so much in vogue here as
in England, the "warming up" substitute being as a rule
done at a faster pace than cantering. There were anxious
people watching the preparatory work, eager to obtain a
line for further investments, or to justify those already made.
What little difference there was from the rates heretofore
given was a slight retrogression on the part of Los Angeles
a corresponding appreciation in the stock of the others.

As the starting post was only 100 yards np the stretch
from the judges' stand, a good view was obtained, and
though it was a pretty spectacle when they were marshalled
at the starting post, the delay caused by fractiousness of a
few was doubly annoying to the spectators from being bo
close at hand.

Fully half an hour was wasted in the endeavor to get them
in line, the start, however, being a tolerably fair one, Daisy
D. having a slight advantage,

THE RACE.

They were fairly in their stride as they came past the stand
for the first time, Daisy D. being a length in the lead, the
otheis a neck behind. Rounding the turn Canny Scott
had his head on the leaders' quarters, before reaching the
quarter he was at her girth. The pace was very fast, 25|
seconds from stand to quarter. Still faster along the back
stretch, the colt having gained an inch or two on the straight
work. Fifty seconds was the mark from stand to half,
though this fast pace did not seem to tell on Daisy D., and
she still held the lead without giving any evidence of coming
back.

The favorite, Los Angeles, had been kept in the bunch
until the half mile post was passed, when she bettered her
pace, and so did Notidle, in fact, it was difficult to award the
positions as they came around the further turn. Owing to
the angle it always seems as if the rear horses were gaining
at this point when the view is taken from the preBS stand,
and when the homestretch is reached it is still more difficult
to be exact. Still it was evident that Daisy D. had not sur-
rendered, Canny Scot had dropped, and the contest laid
between the leader Los Angeles and Notidle so far as could
be told from the stand. Susie S. was coming aud so was
Laura Gardner, but the final struggle wa3 between Los An-
geles and Susie S. for second place. Although a close finish
the first place was never in jeopardy, Daisy D. winning by a
length over Susie S.( who was a short neck in advance of Los
Angeles. A fast race from start to finish, the last mile hav-
ing been run in 1:42 according to a majority of those who
"started and Btopped" at the ^ire.

SUMMARY.
San Francisco, Nov. 10, 1888. — Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association.
Fall Meeting. Bay District Track. First Day— Introduction purse for
three-year-olds aud upwards. Purse of $100, of which §50 to second
and §25 to third. One mile and 1G0 yards.
R. B. Cockrill's b m Daisy D, 6, by Wheatley— Black Maria, 115 lbs.

Hennessey 1

A. Y. Stephenson's ch f Susie S, 3, by Marmaduke— Pirouette, 106

lbs Cooper 2

Santa Anita Stable's ch f Los Angeles, 3, by Glenelg— La Polka, 111

lbs Monahan 3

Time, 1:1S£.
Laura Gardner, Index, Fannie 1 , Loveknot, Lucifer, Canny Scot,
Heliotrope and Coloma rr.n unplaced.

The Betting— Auction pools: Los Angeles, §50. Daisy D., §10; Love-
knot, S20; Laura Gardner, $10; the field, $18.

In the books: Los Angelps, 8-5; Daisy D., 2-1; Loveknot, 6-1; Gard-
ner, 10-4; Su^ie S., 20-1; Helitrope, 16-1; Canny Scot, 20-1; Coloma,
20-1; Index, 1 0-1; Lucifer, 100-J.
Paris Mutuels paid 819.

The Ladies's stakes for two-year-old fillies found four
starters, of which Palo Alto had in Faustine and Shannon
Rose, L. U. Shippee's Picnic and Thomas' Lady Helen. Palo
Alto was thought to have a sure grip on the stakes with
Faustine and the stable brought $100, Picnic going at $17,
and Lady Helen at ©15. The distance was three:quarters.

Faustine got much the best of the start, while Shannon
Rose got much the worst of it. Before they reached ?he half
Picnic was running neck and neck with Faustine. Shannon
and Helen coming together two lengths back. The leaders
went together at a smart pace around the turn, and Helen
closed up to them, Shannon falling back. After the three-
quarters it was the same thing, bnt half way down the straight
Picnic forged ahead and Lady Helen closed up to Faustine.
In these positions they finished, Picnic getting first by half a
length, and Lidy Helen snatching the place from Faustine
by a head. Time. 1:15£. Again had the favorite lost, and
the talent were wild.

SUMMARY.

Same day, The Ladies' stakes for two-year-old fillies, with S400 add-
ed; three-quarters of a mile,

Picnic b f, Mr. Pickwick-Countess, 107 Winchell 1

Faustine, bf Flood, Flirt, 107 , Cook 3

Lady Helen b f, Norfoik-Jessie, nl07 Hitchcock 2

Time, 1:151, Shannon Rose ran unplaced.

By this time a cuttiog wind was coming oyer the hills aud
the sun was hidden behind the fog, making it decidedly
chilly, but the crowd held on. The third event was the Bay
City stakes, for all ages, one and one-half miles, with six
starters — Carmen, Moses B., "Welcome, Brutus, Mollie Mc-
Carthy's Last and Notidle. Brutus was named to win with
Moilie's Last for the place, and the pools wore: Brutus §100,
Mollie'B Last $45, and the field $42.50. But there was an-
other surprise. Finigau sent the horses off after some scor-
ing to a good start, and Moses B. jumped to the lead, with
Notidle after him and Brutus in third place. "When they
came down the straight the first time it was Moses B., Not-
idle, Brutus and Moilie's Last, and the first time under the
wire Moses still lead with Moilie's Last in second place. As
they went around the upper turn Notidle got to second place
again, Brutus third and Moilie's Last in a pocket. The run
up the backstretch was lively, Moses holding his lead, Not-
idle staying well with him for second place, Brutus and
Moilie's Last running together in third place, Carmen fourth
aud the other trailing away back. Tbes^ positions were un-
changed on the turn and into the straight. Half way down
Brutus made his play under the whip, but quit. Then al-
most at the pole Monohau, on Moilie's Last, gathered the
filly together and shot her under the striDg a head winner
from Moses B., Notidle finishing third. It was the best race
of the day. Moses B., set the pace from start to finish and
set it much faster than anybody had an idea he could go for
that distance. It was the best thiog he ever did. Monohan
did a clever piece of riding en Moilie's Last, and gauged his

finish in a way that would have done credit to Fred Archer.
The time was 2:37£.

SUMMARY.

uile

Same Day — The Bay City stakes, for all agos; ?6r0 added; one
and a half.
Mollie McCarthy's Last, 5, by Rutherford— Mollie McCarthy, 117

lbs Monohan 1

Moses B. ch c, ■<, by LeinBter — Ann Jane, 107 lbs Carille 2

Notidle en m, 4, by Wlldidle— Bonanza, 115 lbs Hennessey 3

Time, 2:37*.
Carmen, "Welcome and Brutus ran unplaced.

With still another favorite beaten the talent were all at
sea. A first day and a winniDg field do not often go together
and the three races were a succession of surprises. As a last
resort the boys plunged heavily on the closing event, the
Record stakes for three-pear-olds and upwards, five furlongs.
Geraldine, Grisette, Applause, "White Cloud, Susie S , Sleepy
Dick, Al Farrow, and J. M. R. were the starters. Geraldine
sold for $220, Grisette for $100, Susie S. for $55, and the
field for $55. By the time the horseB got to the post on the
bat-kstretch their colors were hardly distinguishable from the
grand stand. When the flag went down after a lot of tedious"
scoring, Sleepy Dick showed in front, while Grisette was left
at the post. Sleepy led to the straight, with the others
bunched at his heels and going fast. Well into the straight
Geraldine broke from the pack and began her running, over-
hauling Dick in a few strides and finishing first with a rush,
Al Farrow second.

SUMMARY.

Same Day— The Record stakes, for three-year-olds and upwards; five
furlongs.

Geraldine, ch m, 3, Grinstead — Cousin Peggy, 110 Kelly 1

Al farrow, b c, 3, Conner— Delia Walker, 113 O'Neil 2

Sleepy Dick, ch g, a, 115 Bernard i

Time, 1:01*.
White Cloud, Applause, Grisette, Susie S., and J. M. R. ran unplaced
Judges— J. B "Wolfskill, Theo. Winters and David McClure. P. A,
Finig^n, starter.

Thursday, the second day o" the Blood Horse Association
meeting was murky and gloomy, and everything but a good
racing day, but there was a good crowd out nevertheless, and
some good racing was given them. Every event was an inter-
esting one.

The initial performance was the selling purse, $350, for
all ages, three-quarter mile heats, in which the starters were
L. A. Blasingame's c h Oro, 4, carrying 98 pounds, with
Hazlett up; F. E. De Poister's c h Blackstone, 4, 94, Hitch-
cock no; Elmwood Stables' ch m Nerva, 5, 108, Hill up;
B. C. Holly's ch m Nancy, 3, 105, "Winchell up; Thos. G.
Jones* ch g Kildare, 3, 92, Clay up; D. J. McCarthy & Bros.'
ch g Tom Daly, 5, 95, Cooper up: A. Y. Stephenson's ch m
Avondale, 6, 107, Hennessy up, and G." N. Trahern's oh m
Blue Bonnet, 4, 97, Dennison np.

Blue Bonnet ran a good race during the State Fair at Sacra-
mento, and the crowd favored her to win and liked Kildare
for the place. The bookies offered 7 to 5 against her to win,
and 2 to 1 against Kildare, the others going low down, 30 to
1 being offered against Oro, 6 to 1 Nancy, 8 to 1 Nerva, 40 to
1 Blackstone, 15 to 1 Tom Daly, and 6 to 1 Avondale. A
quiet tip named Nancy to win, and she found a few backers
at long odds. She was an unknown, but report said she was
going well and was in for it. When the flyers came to the
post, hardly anybody noticed a long, rangy bay who was
down on the entry list as Oro, but as they saw Winchell on
Nancy, the tip gained Btrength and the talent began to back
it.

Henry Welsh and Thos. Meagher were at the starting post,
and sent them away to a good go, Blue Bonnet getting a
slight advantage. She did not hold her lead, and Nerva
showed her colors in front, closely followed by Kildare,
Nancy iu third place, and Blue Bonnet at the head of the
pack. At the half Kildare and Nerva were going together and
setting a lively pace, Nanoy a length back, and Blue Bonnet
leading the herd two lengths away. The positions were
hardly changed as they swept around the turn, but as they
entered the straight the herd closed on the leaders and the
bunch started^for the run in with Nerva a length in the lead.
The pace was*toj fast for her and Bhe quit. Then the pack
scattered and the whips began to fly. Nancy responded
gallantly to Winchell's efforts and broke away from the crowd
coming home a length winner in 1:16, Kildaro getting the
place, Blue Bonnet third, Oro fourth, Blackstone fifth, Tom
Daly sixth, Avondale seventh and Nerva eighth.

Everything was Nancy after the heat. When the auction
pools opened she was selling for $60 with the whole crow d in
the field at $25. The books offered 2 to 5 against her, Kil-
dare going at 4 to 1. Avondale 6 to 1, Blue Bonnet 6 to 1,
Nerva 15 to 1, Oro 40 to 1. Tom Daly 40 to 1, and Blackstone
60 to 1. The talent called it a " cinch' ' for the ma re.

As they came out for the second heat Nancy was game in
appearance and had cooled out well. They got a straggling
dash after a lot of bad breakiug away and Blue Bonnet
showed in the lead, with Kildare and Nancy at her heels. At
the half it was the same thing, except that the leaders had
drawn away from the crowd two lengths or more. On the
turn Nancy fell away slightly, aud at the head of the straight
Oro left the crowd and shot past her into third place. The
clip for home began with Blue Bonnet iu the lead. Kildare
second, Oro at the pole in third place aud Nancy a length
behind him. When the whip began to play, Kildare ran up
to Blue Bonnet's flank aud Oro stayed with him. Nancy
made her spurt for the lead under the lash, but she swerved
in to the pole and quit. Oro laid at Kildare's flank until
they got to the drawgate, when Hazlett leaued forward aud
with a gallant effort landed him under the wire a good length
aud a half in the lead. Blue Bouuet running seoond aDd
Kildare third. When Naucy went to pieo-s the crowd
rushed pa-it her, and tbe best she could get was sixth place.
The time was 1:16 J. Oro won with such apparent ease that
the crowd stared agape, aud the betters made a combined
rush for tha stands to hedge out. The short end men were
jubilant.

This time iu the pools it was.Dro everything and Nancy
nothing. The hedgers plunged heavily and bought Oro as
fast as the tickets could be written, at $110 to $55 for Nancy.
Two to one aaainst Naucy was offered in the books and even
money on Oro. The decisive heat was iuterestiug on account
of the heavy money up. Henry Welsh held the red flag and
tried hard to give them an even send-off. Oro took it into
his head to sulk, and commenced a quarter of an hour back-
ing aud breakiug away with his rider. Winchell was work-

ing for the start, but wheu the flag fully went down Naucy
was left by a length. Oro cut out fast running from the
start, and Nancy had a deal of trouble staying with him.
They got to the half almost together, aud around the turn.
Nancy was at Oro's fiauk. Iu this position they got into the
straight, but Nancy was already iu trouble. Winchell sent
her along at a sharp dip in au effort to catch the gelding but
she was tired, and when Winchell gave her the whii>, she
quit dead tired, aud Oro galloped in an easy winner of the
heat and race. Time 1 :17.

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SUMMARY.

San Francisco, TueaiUy, Nov. 1*1, 1BS8 —Biy District Tract. Fall
nuettug Pacific Cent BIjo 1 Horse Association. Second day. Sell-
purse, §15', of which £50 to second; for all age3. Fixed valuation,
SI,5J I; OQ9 pjuq I all nvdil t' ir e ich §1(1 J u filer do.vn to $1,000; then
tvo pmudi; tw i piuuls Ad le 1 for ej,:h §luj above fixed valuation.
Throe-quirrer luilo heats.
L. A. Ulasingame's c h Oro (J), Norfolk-Golden G-ate, 98 lbs

(Htzliti) .,. 5 1 1

B. C. Holly's ch in Niucy ( <), J'ui Brown Nannie Hubbard, 1U5

lb) (Wiucbt;H) 1 4 3

G. W. Tnheiu's cbm Bins Bonuet (I (, Joe Hooker-Kate Carson,

»71b3(DenuUou) a 2 *

T. G. Jones' ch g Ktldare (3), Kyrl<j Daly-llistake, 92 lbs (0asey)2 8 *
Tinn, l:lU,.l:lCi, 1:17.

Blackstone, Avon dale, Nerva and Tom Daly ran un-
placed.

The betting — first heat — Auction pools: Blue Bonuet $25;
Kild^re Y 10; Held $10; Nancy $6. Book betting— Blue Bon-
net 2-1; Kildare3-1; Nancy 4-1; Nerva 8-1; Avondale 8-1;
Tom D.ily 15-1; Oro 20-1; Blackstone 50-1. Paris Mutu^ls
paid $10.

Second heat — Auction piols: Nancy $70; field $52.50
Book betting: Nancy 2-5; Kildare 4-1; Avoudale 5-1; Blue
Bonuet 6-1 ; Nerva 15-1; Tom Daly 2-1; Oro 40-1; Blackstone
60-1. Paris Mutuals paid $11.55.

Third heat— Auction pools: Oro $80; Nancy $62.50.
Book betting: Nancy 7-5; Oro 2-5, Paris Mutuals paid
$8 30.

The winner was bid in by bis owner for the entered price
of $500.

The second event of the day was the Vestal Btakes for
three-year-old fillies (foals of 1885), one mile and a quarter,
with J. B. Hague's br f Loveknot, ridden by "WinoheH and
Santa Anita Stables' ch f Los Angeles, ridden by Monahan,
as starters. The weights were 115 pounds, and unusual in-
terest was takon ia the event on account of the prominence
of the stables represented. In the betting Lds Angeles was a
decided favorite, $100 to 22 for Lovekuot in the auction
pools. The books opened and closed with 1-6 on Ljs An-
geles, aud 1-1 on Loveknot.

Walsh sent them off without trouble. For the first quar-
ter they ran together at an easy pace, with Loveknot at the
pole, bet going into the turn Los Angeles put on a spurt and
took the pole, leading by a length. In these positions they
went up the backstretch and into the turn, when Loveknot
crowded up and the fast running began. Los Angeles was
never headed however, and won bauds down in 2;11£, re-
deeming her performance of Saturday.

SUMMARY.
Same Day. —The Vestal Stakes, for three-year-old fillies; §25 each,
with S50 added ; SI0Q to second. One mile and a q uarter.
Santa Anita Stables' ch f L03 Angeles, Glenelg-La Polka, 115 lbs.

Monahan 1

J. B. Haggiu's br f Loveknot, Kyrle-My Love, 115 lbs Winchell 2

Time. 2:111.
The Betting— Auction pools: Los Angeles S50, Loveknot Sll. Book-
betting: Los Angeles 1-5, Lovekuot 7-1.

Probably the best and most exciting event of the day was
the Equity stakes, for two-year-olds, $400 added money,
three-quarters of a mile. The starters were Thos. G. Jones'
br g Jackpot 107 pounds, Hill up; Maltese Villa Stables' b c
Flood Tide 115, Kelly up; Jas. Garland's b g Wanderer 107,
Winchell up; Santa Anita Stables' b c Ganymede 115, Mona-
han up; same Stables' ch c Caliente 120, Lloyd up; and Theo.
Winthers' ch c Czar 115, Carille up.

The Czar, from his excellent showing as a yearling and the
fact that he was a full brother to the great Emperor of Norfolk,
was made a favorite in the betting. He looked every bit a
winner when he came to the post. Flood Tide aud Gany-
mede were about equally fancied for the place. When they
were sent off, Czar, Jack Pot and Caliente jumped away
together, but half way up the backstretch the Czar began to
draw away, and passed the half a good length in the lead*
with Jack Pot in second place and Caliente third. Around
the turn the Czar made his lead two lengths, and as they got
into the straight he looked a sure winner, with the crowd all
in a buneh three lengths behind time. Ganymede and Jack
Pot each made play for him and left the pack. With these
two runuing in second place they came to the draw-gate,
when Wanderer, a rank fielder, broke away from the herd
and made a grand rush, passing Ganymede and Jack Pot, and
sweeping up to the Czar. He crowded closer to the leader,
gaining at every leap, aud finished nose aud nose with him at
the hottest kind of pace amid the excited yells of the crowd.
The time was 1:15£. Men on both sides were claiming the
race, when the judges announced it a dead heat, giving third
place to Flood Tide. There was a great hurrah from the
crowd when the result was given out. It was announced
that the run-off would be made immediately after the last
race, which was a purse of $350, for all ages, Welter weights,
one mile and an eighth.

For the event nine starters came to the post, Moses B.,
Jack Brady, Naicho B., Index, Black Pilot, Welcome, Elwood,
Grisette and Notidle. Grisette and Moses B. had about an
eveu thing in the betting as favorites, selling at $40 each to
$35 for the field. Notidle was mentioned for the place. For
the Grst eighth they ran in a bunch, with Naicho B.'s nose
showing in front. Around the lower turn it was Naicho B.,
Welcome aDd Moses B., with the pack coming well together.
Index made a spurt on the turn, and when they flashed past
the quarter post he was leading by a length, Naicho second
and Moses third. Up the backstretch Naicho closed up and
ran with Index in the front, and Moses fell back with the
pack. In this position they went into the upper turn where
Grisette left the pack and established herself in third place-
At the head of the straight Naieho bad a good lead, Index
and Grisette in second place, and Moses leading the crowd
three lengths back. When well straightened for the fast pace
home, Moses began his running, cutting out Index and
Naicho B. in a few leaps. At the drawgate he was a head
leader, and won by half a length, with Grisette second and
Notidle third. Time, 1:5S£.

SUMMARY.
Same Day — Purse S350, for all ages; twenty-eight pounds added to
weight for age; one mile and an eighth.
M.S. Bryan's ch c Moses B., 3, by Leinster — A^lnt Jane, 137 lbs.

Cari lie 1

Santa Anita Stable's b f Grisette, 4, by Glenelg— Malta, 143 lbs.

Winchell 2

M. F. Tarpey's cb m Notidle, 4, by Wildidle— Bonanza, 143 lbs.

Appleby 3

Time, 1:5^4.
Jack Brady, Naicho B., Index, Black Pilot, "Welcome and Elwood ran
UDplace-i .

Tbo betting— Auction Pools: Grisette, $10 1 Moses B., $10; fi«ld,
S37.50. Book betting— Grisette, 6 t.j 5; Moses B., 2 to 1 ; Black Pilot,
10 to 1; Elwood, 10 to 1; Notidle, 8 to 1; Naicho B., 10 to 1; Welcome,
20tol; Index, 10 to I; Jack Brady, 30 to I. Paris Mutuels paid
S17.8J.

By the time the Czar and Wanderer came out for their run-
off, it was so dark that the horses could not be seen when
they took their positions at the post, but there was a pile of
money on the race and the crowd wanted it decided. The
boys in the press stand were just able to see the flag go down
but they could not get a glimpse of the horses until they

were in the straight; then it was seen that the Czar was in
the lead and he won easily by t»vo lengths iu 1:10. The
Czar's rider said be took the lead at the jump, aud held it
all the way.

SUMMARY.
Sime Day— The Equity Stakes, for two-year-olds, Sll each with ?10(1
added; first horse to take the added money; second aud third 70 aud
30 per cent, of the stakes. Three-quarters of a mile.
Theo. iViuters' ch c Tbo Czar by Norfolk— Marion, 115 lbs.

Carille 0 1

James Garland'n c g Wanderer by Wanderer— Kiss-Me-Qutck, lu7

lbs Winchell 0 2

Maltese Villa Stables' b c Flood Tide by Flood- Lady Evaugeline,

115 lbs Kelly 3 *

Time, 1:151.
Jack Pot, Ganymede and Caliente ran unplaced .
The betting (dead heat)— Auction pools: Czar, S210; Santa Anita
.Stable, $70; Wiuderer. $47.50: field, §17.50. Book betting-Czar, 4-5;
Flood Tide, 4-1; Wauderer. 3-1; Caliente, 6-1; Ganymede, i- 1; Jack
Pot, 20-1. Paris Mutuels, divided on dead heat, paid Wanderer Sf,
Czar S5.95.
Second heat— Book betting: The Czar and Wanderer, 4-5 each.

On Wednesday and Thursday there was bo much rain that
the programme for the latter day was postponed to Saturday,
and that for Saturday until the following Tuesday.

Trotting at Oakland.

The two races at the Oakland Trotting Park Nouember 9,
gave satisfaction to the small number in attendance and
better satisfaction to the short-end pool-buyers, as the favor-
ites were beaten in both races.

The first race was a trot, best three in five, for a pnrse of
$500, between Hidalgo, Perihelion and Argent. Pools on the
first heat sold as follows: Argent $20, Hidalgo $9, and Peri-
helion $4. Hidalgo took the lead and held it with ease. The
drivers of the other two horses did not seem to care much for
the heat, and made no attempt to push the leading hor?e until
the stretch had beeu reached, where a little crowding was
done, Hidalgo taking the heat in 2:29J.

Argent was still a big favorite, selling for $40 against $10
on each of theother twu. Iu the second heat Hidalgo showed
his breaking qualities, and had just got started with a good
lead at the pole when he broke. Argent captured the lead,
and just as he did Perihelion made a skip and lost bis feet
for a second or two, which gave Argent enough lead to carry
him Bafely home, leading Perihelion four lengths at th'e finish
and winning the heat in 2:27£.

A few pools were sold, Argent still favorite at $20, Peri-
helion $12 aud Hidalgo $2.

Hidalgo had the best of it by long odds in starting in the
third heat, but lost his feet at the quarter, and was quickly
passed by Perihelion, aud led the procession all the way
home. When the leader got within winning distance he
made a break that came within an ace of losing him the race,
as the other two horses were close on his wheel. Hie break
was catching, as the others took it up and came under the
wire breaking. Time, 2:27J.

The bell rang for the go on the fourth heat, but before
they had gone twenty yards Hidalgo and Argent fell all to
pieces, and it looked as if they never would settle down to
business. Perihelion in the meantime was opening up a gap
that neither one of them could close, and won an easy heat in
2:274, Hidalgo distanced.

The fifth and last heat was short and sweet, Perihelion
rushing to the front and working ahead to the finish, win-
ning the heat and race. Time, 2:30i.

SUMMARY.

Perihelion 3 2 1 1 1

Argent, 2 12 2 2

Hidalgo 1 3 3 dis

Time-2:29i;.2:27i; 2:27£; 2:27j: 2:30*.

Another trot with three good starters — Junio, Bay Rose
and Alio — came next on the programme. It was down on
the books for Junio to win, and his friends backed him ac-
cordingly, paying $20, while the friends of Bay Eobo and
Alio paid $9 and $7 for the chances of winning the $20.
the heat from start to finish was a very close one. Alio had
the pole, but being slow in making the first turn, was cut out
by Bay Rose. Junio lost his chances by making two bad
breaks, oue at the start and another near the three-quarter
pole. Alio tried very hard to push ahead of Bay Rose, but
his gain only being at the rate of an inch. a mile, he had to
be satisfied with being beaten bv the Kose by not over two
feet. Time, 2:24J.

Junio pools, before the second heat, were still in demand
at $20, his backers expecting big things of him in the next
heat. Alio and Bay Hose selling at $6 each. The start ia
this heat was a bad one, Bay Rose not comiDg up in time,
the other horses getting away to the front before his driver
realized that the bell had rung to go, and to make matters
worse he made a break. Alio made the best of it and stuck
to the pole, just keeping far enough ahead of Junio to be
comfortable. Junio made one hard try on the stretch to get
ahead, which eoBt him a break and a good whipping, Alio
winning in 2:24.

No pools were sold on the third heat, the money seemingly
having given out iu the crowd. Alio had the lead to the
turn, but made his usual break aud lost the lead to Junio.
Bay Kose taking second. These positions were held to the
half, where Alio pushed to second but made a mistake, as
Bay Rose crowded him against the fenoe and held him there
just behind Junio, aud so cooped in that there was no chance
for him to win. The three horses came down the stretch in
a bunch, Junio having only a half length the best of it, which
he strove to hold, but Bay Rose wanted the heat, and as
he had Alio boxed, only kept him there until he had got to
where he could afford to take the chances on letting him
out, and that was within fifty yards of the wire. He began
letting cut a few links, and when Junio got to the wire he was
beaten by a neck. The heat is considered one of the best
ever driven on the Pacific Coast. Time 2:25J.

The fonrth and last heat was also a fine race, from start to
finish, Bay Rose losing pole to Junio at the first turu, with
Alio olose on his wheel. Bay Rose taking the outside at the
three-quarter turn, got up enough speed to get to the front.
Alio tried to overtake him, but only succeeded in passing
Junio, Bay Rose holding his position to the finish, winning
heat and race in 2:25.

SUMMARY.
Trot S in 5, puise$600.

J . N. Ayres names b s Bay Kose 1 3 1 1

James Bustin names b e Alio 2 1 3 1

A. Gonzales nam<s b s Junto by Electioneer 3 2 2 3

Time, 2:214, 2:2-1, 2:25^, 2:25.

The races at Oakland Trotting Park, Wednesday, Novem-
ber 14, were poorly attended, the gloomy appearance of the
weather having the effect of keeping mauy people away from
the track. Betting was very dull aud the races were without
excitement.

The first race was for a purse and stakes of $300, best
three heats in five. Of the three borses entered Bonanza
was the favorite and won the last two heats easily.

The first heat was a close one, and Bonanza came in 01 e
length ahead of Cricket. The second was led from the st.rc
by Oneca, but Cricket came in a good second. Cricket's turn
for first place came in the third heut, but the fourth and
fifth heats showed Bonanza to be the best horse, he leadii g
all the way. Appended is the summary of the race:

R. Havoc's ch s Bonanza Bennett 1 3 3 11

J. Beach 'h bsOneca. Beach 3 12 3 2

I. Ay«rs' b m Cricket Hinea 2 2 12 3

Time, 2::tl, 2:293. 2:31i,3:34i, 2:36*.

The second race was for a purse of $200, best three in th«
heats. Balkan and Princemont were entered for this match.
Princemont won the first three heats, though he broke mauy
times around the track in the first one. In the other two
he pulled away from Balkan at the first quarter aud held a
position of about eight lengths ahead all the way ronnd.
These two horseB are three years old each aud they mude
a favorable impression by their actions in the race. Follow-
ing is a summaay of the race:

I. Ayrcs' b s Balkan Uines 111

J. Beach s b s Priucemont Beach 2 2 2

Time, 2:45, 2:34$, 2:32.

The Value of Catalogues.

To a breeder, the value of a good and carefully compiled
catalogue of his stock can scarcely be over-estimated. It is a
convenient method of declaring to the pu blic the theories which
he holds, and the degree of success that follows his practice.
In no other way can he so readily inform possible buy era of
the number and character of the stock he has for sale; in no
othor wuy can he so concisely set forth the facts that estab.
lish the value of their blood-lines.

It is not an easy task to compile a book which will proper-
ly exhibit the points of the stock or the value of their pedi-
grees. A wide acquaintance with the most prominent lines
of btood is not enough. Whoever would compile a list of
pedigrees in such shape as to be valuable both to the breeder
aud the owner of the stock in que&ticn, must keep fully
abieast of record -makers aud their histories, week by week,
and know the benefits and disadvantages of the various
forms of exhibition now in use.

Besides knowing how to display the facts, too, the cata-
loguer must know how to ascertain facts. Many people re
gird this work as merely mechanical use of the accepted stud
books and accepted records, but it is far more than that.
Catalogue-making calls for intelligence, honesty, industry
and patience.

Some owners of stock farms wait until all their colts are
foaled before it-suing their catalogues for the year. Others
publish early in the spring, issuing a small supplementary
list when the youngsters have all arrived. Others still prefer
to have their catalogues out on or before the first of Jaouary
so that they may attract the attention of the large and in-
creasing class of buyers who prefer to make the additions to
their stud before the opening of the breeding season and the
rush of training work.

In the leisure days of winter catalogues are more carefully
and intelligently studied, and the breeder who, at this season
sends out an attractive pamphlet, will probably get a quick
and profitable return.

o

The Haggin Sale.

The valuable mares which Mr. Haggin will sell next week,
deserve the attention of buyers. Not only are they well
bred and closely related to successful racers, but they have
been stinted to the beBt stallins at Rancho Bel Paso. The get
of Sir Modred, Darebin, Hyder Ali, Longfield, Warwick or
Milner, from such mares as those to be offered would be a
valuable acquisition to any stock farm, and there should be
a large attendance of those interested in running stock.

Thoroughbred Sale in Kentucky.

Messrs. Bruce and Kidd will sell at Lexington, Kentucky
on November 21st, the great Kinloch. stud, and on December
14th and 15th they will sell a large number of exceedingly
well bred animals, by Longfellow, Ten Broeck, King Ban,
Hindoo, Billet, Glenelg and other noted sires, beside all the
yearlings and stock in training belonging to the Fleetwood
Farm.

Names Claimed.

By B. W. Gaily, Nordhoff, Ventura County, Cat.

Cormond, for bay horse, IS months old, by Wm. Corbitt,
dam Bustle by A. W.Richmond; second dam Belle G. by
Ben Wade, son of Woodburn; third dam Shoo-Fly by Ride-
man; fourth dam Oregon thoroughbred mare.

Tho managers at Clifton, N. J., have decided to charge nn
entrance fee of $5 for the $250 purses and $10 for the $500
purses. By this means it is expected that the field of start-
ers will be reduced.

At Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Saturday last, the two-year-old
Edward RoBewater was driven in the 2:23 class to lower bis
own record of 2:22. He won the race in straight heats iu
2:27, 2:20A and 2:24.

In a recent interview at Nashville, Tenn , in regard to
Eastern racing the past season, Starter J. F. Caldwell ex-
pressed himself as follows: "Firenzi is the beet piece of
horse-flesh I ever laid my eyes ou, barring nothing. I huv«
seen her at times when she could have beaten Hindoo, Luke
Blackburn, and any crack you could name. She is simply
superb; at her best she was invincible. This seems 11 broad
assertion, but it is sincere. I have never seen her equal. As
to jockeys, Shelby Barnes is the best light-weight I ever saw.
The" nerve and judgment of that little negro are wonderful,
he never loseB bis head.no matter where you place him.
Undoubtedly ho is tho best in his clasB. There's this about
him, loo, his habits are excellent. He never shoots craps,
drinks or loafs about saloons or gambling dens, and his hon-
esty is unimpeachable. When he finishes a race he goes to
the stable, minds his own business, and is never fou 1
tering around."

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Communications relating to this department should
addressed to Breeder and Sportsman.

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Among the Redwoods.

CHAPTER I.
In which may he found mention of some things unusual and of som^
things commonplace.

There was a period in the history of literature when a
writer could unburden his mind and get ou good terms with
his readers, through the medium of an introductory chapter;
bnt of late, whether because the writers lack wit, or the
readers are wanting in time, no such cozy arrangement
exists; and the poor scribe like myself, who would oflen
delight in wandering into the realm of discussion must e'en
lay aside his desires and conform to custom. For instance
it is now in my mind to picture a rainy morning of the year
1S83: one that did not come when its time wa<3, but waited
until Friday, the fourth of May, and then poured down as
steady and dampening a set of showers as ever fell from the
blaok clouds of January or December.

Now with this morning I am particularly in love, chiefly
because it is out of the common and has strength to declare
itself. Numerous comparisons, similes and lessons bom of
its erratic behavior crowd upon me and pray for expression;
bnt resting perfectly assured as to how completely I lack the
genius of a Taylor, or a St. Augustine to 6re my thoughts,
I dare not let them speak lest what seems sublime reflection
migbt present itself as commonplace moralizing. To simple
facts I pin my faith and will let them tell a tale after their
own fashion. All this delightful morning, then, there might
be heard in the redwood forest that bordered both sides of
the San Lorenzo above Boulder Creek, the low murmur of
rain drops as they fell continuously on the nourished »nd
nourishing eaith. And the stream itself, which only yester-
day, had seemed to have exchanged its winter turbulence
and thickness for the green clearness and musical ripple of
springtime, was again swollen and rapid. Strongly it swept
seaward, washing np over the round, gray boulders and oddly
twisted roDts of its banks, carrying twigs, leaves and broad,
yellow hands of mud impetuously forward, and opening its
arms wider and wider t > the full, round drops that dimpled
its broad pools, a6 tbough trying to express delight at their
coming. Nor was the stream alone in its gladnebs; the wee
ferns curling so curiously above the thick mold, the dainty
oxalis hiding where low boughs of the azileas threw broken
shadows, even the strong woody azileas themselves and
the hardier forest trees all looked revivified by the unexpected
and freshening draught. Aud when, about two hours beyond
noontide, the clouds begun to roll from the westward and the
sun threw long shafts of light on dripping brown trunks and
glistening green leaves the forest seemed suddenly enchanted .
And with what enchantment! Even that tiny, yellow wild
canary in the Madroues near by seems conscious of it, and
pours forth his merriest song; and the quaint, speckled
bird, who turns herself from side to side and almost com-
pletely over in anxious search for some unlucky, crawling
thing for her babies, twitters and pecks among the branches
of the wild lilac as if to say that she, too, had time for out-
side matters and delighted in all this moisture and brightness .
The two gray squirrels chasing one another regularly and
persistently up and down the high redwoods are, with their
ceaseless chatter seeminglj most oblivious; but this may be
only their way of expressing delight. Even a lower animal's
intentions may be better than his efforts.

None of these happy foresters dis^ppsared or materially
altered their occupation when the sharp, sudden cracking of
bits of dead wood announced the approach of some one, ex-
cept that the saucy squirrels sat quite still on a fallen tree
and peered curiously at a tall girl who pushed aside the
dripping branches of the undergrowth and came toward them
not quickly, or directly, there were too many yellow "Jomp-
ups" and the baby ferns, the tiger lilies (as yet but a promise)
and the pretty wood pinks must each be caressed aud tested
for fragrance and beamy before anything like a straight
course could be followed. Since babyhood her manner of
going through the wood had been so, and by this time, I am
sure all theso lovely, wild things had come to know and love
the long, brown hands that touched them so tenderly, just
as the squirrels had learned that they need not scamper
away when this young creature came among them.

The trjut in the LoreDzo, I fear, were differently minded,
for she carried a rod and a fish basket in the easy manner
that betokened familiarity with their use. Her general ap-
pearance, too, bespoke readiness for fishing, else the very
short blue calico gown, long, rubber boots and broad felt hat
were donned in jest. When she reaohed the lilac where the
speckled bird still pecked and twittered, she stood quite still
aud, turning her head aside seemed listening intently. A
second after, she raised the small horn which hung at hrr
belt and placed it to her lips as if about to call, but smiled
instead and let it fall without a sound. Only the silver
band that bound it clicked as it struck the buttons of her
mounded bodice. O^i this bend was inscribed her name, Erl
Selden. There is often great significance in a name; the
character and tastes of ancestors speak through it quite as
readily as in the shape of the nose, or length of the upper
lip. Erl was a somewhat uncommon, even fanciful name
for a girl. Had the one who gave it connected her in any
way with moist, green nooks among the streams of the
mountains? If so she must have held a secret key to the
girl's desires and fancies, for no sound was better loved by
Erl than the dripping and murmuring of water. I am not
quite sure, had she been born among the lower animals she
would have cared to be a fish, but something wild and free
she would surely have been. Perhaps a lovely, shy doe
with a hidiug place beside some mighty river in the wild
heart of the mountains. As it *^as she was only a maiden
on whom the bands of social custom would sooner or later
be riveted. So far she stands free, and knows no deeper de-
sire than to busy herself in the woods. How the color
mounts into her cheeks, now, as she turns to the left bank
of the Lorenzo and prepares to descend! easily she swinge
herself down, dowu through masses of tall ferns, and among
creeping blackberry and wild rose vines. The moisture
from the leaves dampens her hair and coaxes it into a
myriad of cnrls about her face and neck, a'nd leaves long
Btreaks of wet on her gown as she creeps aud slides along
until her feet rest on the loose stones beside the stream.
Here full of expectancy, and glowing with yonng life, she
seated herself on a flat stone where the sun sent his strongest
rays, took off her hat and detached from its rim three artifi-
cial flies — a blue dun spider, a sand fly and a red palmer.
After examining them critically for a moment, she draw from
her basket which lay against the butt of her rod, iust behind
her, a cup, filled it with water, pushed the flies in carefully
and set it down by her Bide. The rod and leader were ready
for use, so there was nothing for her at the moment, but to

rest her shoulders against the young redwood that seemed
to have growu tLere for some such purpose (human beings
often wait a long time before finding the one particalar thing

charmed number; not another fish noticed her flies. She
cast to right and left and up and down without getting even
the feeblest rise. Still six fish were better than nonr, and

for which they were created. Why not trees?) and enjoy nil { would be something to show Bob — Mrs. Morrison's Nimrud,
the sparkling beauty of the hidden spot. whose exploits by flood aud field were well worthy him of

Eighteen years of life among such scenes would either the o'd time, and who could never be persuaded that Erl was

make them a nightmare to be dreaded, or a pleasant dream
to be desired. For Erl, they were the latter, and it would
have been impossible for her to have pictured a future with-
out them. In San Francisco, which she occasionally visited,
6he seemed always stifled and oppressed, and its dirt and
noise were such poor accompaniments for its scenes of mer-
riuieLt, that she found difficulty in believing what a famous
Divine once told her about life in a city iniennifying the char-
acter. I fear whoever traiued her mind had not paid ihe re-
quisite attention to building up a desire for personal suprem-
acy. In fact, it might be stated as a truth that hermind had
simply been left free to grow, and like the wild flowers of
the forest, was blossoming, naturally under the hand of God.
In spirit Erl was large and loving rather than small and crit-
ical; she dreamed dreams and thought thoughts, and ana-
lyzed neither them nor herself.

Perhaps much of this inward quiet was born of the child-
ish innocence which still hung about her like dew on an un-
folding rose. Whether it would fellow her through life de-
pended greatly on what might be placed in the opposite
scale; for no spirit is calm enough or large enough to hold its
course altogether independent of the weights of circumstance.
Such thoughts, happily, were far enough from Erl to-day,
as she leaned against the tree, her hat drawn over her face,
the tips of her boots in the Bwift water, and waited for the
flies to get into a proper state. Just at present that was al-
most the only solicitude she had. that and some queer little
yellow chicks which were unwise enough to make their first
appearance in a rain storm. Long before now she hoped
they were all cuddled down in the warm nest she had fixed
for them, in spite of Flake, their mother, a fussy and irasci-
ble old hen, who like some larger bipeds, thought to work
miracles through making a noise.

Urged to action by the belief that no one would attend to
their supper if she were away, Erl took out the flies, knotted
them. tT the leader one by one, and prepared herself for an at-
tempt at spirt. She was wise enough in the art to know
that both day and water were against her, but was none the
less eager. Indeed, I canuot surely say that half the attrac-
tion lay not there, although she delighted iu the excitement
of outwitting a trout.

"Because, you see, I can't help it; they are so unsympa-
thetic to the bugs," was the excuse she always gave her
father when he periodically reproved ner for spending so
much time in pursuit of "fish." She came naturally by her
love of the sport, for Mr. Selden himself was not averse to
wandering about with rod and line, and in younger and more
active days could always show a well filled creel. But it is
not generally pleasant to find our idiosyncracies reflected in
a restless and ambitious member of Bociety, particularly if
they happen to be masculine and the restless member to be
feminine.

"That's the worst on't wi' the crossing o' breeds; you can
never justly calkilate what'll come on't," said unfortunate
Mr. Tnlliver — a thought whose substance was often in the
mind of Mr. Selden when he looked at his daughter and
remembered his wife, than whom no one could have been
larger in gentleness aud all feminine virtues. Erl was not
lacking in the qualiiies, but they were over-sbadowed by
stronger ones that continually threatened her father's ideal
and troubled his peace of mind.

"She's a quick temper and a high hand, but, Lord bless
you, there's a heart at bottom," came invariably from Mrs.
Morrison— a stout neighbor with a family of boys, who had
assisted Mr. Selden in his care of Erl — when he sometimes
ventured to express his mind on th6 subject. This was not
often, for he stood considerably in awe of a woman whose
belief in herself and her own opinions was only over-
shadowed by her reverence for the traditionary wisdom of
Mr. Morrison, long since deceased.

"A quick temper and a high hand!" I've no doubt it was
true enough; we all make unconscious records with every
onward stop, and a person ignorant of books and elegant
philosophy may have as accurate a method of analysis as one
more learned. Yet Erl gave little evidence of one or the
other as she waded leisurely along the Btream casting her line
under bending boughs that everywhere threw shadows on
the water. Her movements were quick, and fine length of
arm and limb made grace a natural accompaniment. But
this was no summer day casting when good, firm footing
could be depended upon. Evtn close to the banks a raistep
was perilous — particularly if one had a liking for dry raiment
— and strength as much as grace was necessary for the main-
tenance of equilibrium. And that, in some places. Erl kept
her footing at all spoke well for the strength of the supple
limbs which fixed themselves so firmly against the rushing
water. What she most disliked was climbing through the
brush to get around deep poold through which wading was
impossible, for although she had pinned her skirts close
about her w.xist, and so presented only her boots to briars
and twigs, some impertinent vine was always interfering with
her hat or basket, or, what was infinitely worse, becoming
entangled with her leader and bending the tip of her rod.
But everything has its compensation, and getting into the
stream again was made many times more delightful for each
bit of scrambling.

An hour of wading, stumbling and oasting brought no re-
sults in the way of trout, neither did it produce in Erl any
weariness or displeasure. She had been working upwards
against the current of tbe stream, and at the expiration of
this time found herself near a point where the banks rose
high on either Bide. Upon them the varied growths of un-
derbrush were dense and green and here and there olusters
of tall trees raised their heads and threw a deeper shadow
over the water upon which her flies were constantly falling.
The channel here was deep and narrow; but a few feet ahead
a great, conical boulder divided it into two parts, and the
pool on the right looked claaner and more hopeful than any-
thing so far tried. Cautiously she worked her way within
casting distance, and using care to avoid entanglement, sent
her palmer straight to the top of the pool. Slowly aud art-
fully she made the flies settle down iu the water, aud, at
length, such is the worth of pationce, felt that indescribably
sudden touch which proclaims an interested trout. Long us
Bhe bad waited there was no rash quickness in striking,
rather a quiet and studied determination, that gave her time
to test the mettle of her guest. Generally speaking, ihe
trout taken from the coast streams ol California are uot fam-
ous for mettle. At most, they are palatable little things,
averaging about eight inches in length, and coming to baud
without much effort on the part of ihe fisherman. The one
Erl had lured was of this kind, and soon found himself out
of his element in her basket. Then she cast again and
brought in two, and kept on until six 6ilvery fellows commis-
erated one another on lack of fortune. This seemed tbe

an honest angler. But there wae not so much satisfaction in
thiB thought after all; another fiBh would be far more pleas-
ing, with which reflection Erl began anew. Her line was just
finding its way to a spot above the boulder when the notes of
a horn, far off and faint at first, but gradually coming nearer
made her reel it in, and sound an answering call on the born
at her side. Mischievious smiles chased one another over
her face as she raised her head and looked toward the top of
the ridge on the right from whence the sound had seemed to
oome. Belw<eu the two fir trees that grew about half way
dowu she could just distinguish tbe figure of a man. tie
was tall, and jmshed his way with difficulty through the low
shrubB that caught him du all sides. Erl watched him a
moment and then fecreted herself behind a friendly bush and
awaited bis coming. Petronella.

San Francisco, Nov. 15, 1S88.

For Cooking Trout.

Place him on the dewy grass. Don't put your hand on
him! Take in the flavor of him! Nothing like that grows
on shrubs or tree, nor can they make it with the balm of a
thousand flowers.

Well, having caught your trout ycu gaze at him awhile as
he lies there in the grass. The eun has come up in the
meantime and is peeping at your prize through the openings
in the leaves, making his gold and crimson to sparkle again
and again. Then you can run your finger through his gill
and carry him to the cabin. You Uy him lightly on the moss,
keeping your hands off him. Near the cutan there is
surely sweet fern growing, and you can smell it. Perhaps
there is a clump or two of spice wood. If so, all the better.
You pick some sprigs of sweet fern, or some spicewood, or
both, and place them at the side of tbe trout. Then you
take a piece of clean brown paper and cover it nicely with
tbe fresh butter that perhaps your Effie made, and
which iB in the little stone jar thHt you sank in the spring at
the edge of the alder thicket latt night. Yon cover the paper
with butter and sprinkle pepper and suit on it. Then you
wrap the trout in it, just as it came from the brook a quarter
of an hour ago. Then you wrap a little of the fern or spice-
wood leaves about the paper, wrap auother piece of brown
paper around all, and bury your herb-enshrouded trout at
the bottom of the red-hot bed of ashes. Then go to the creek
and take a soothing bath in its limpid waters, after which
yon take that little flat bottle of yours and walk over to the
spring and tamper with it gently.

By the time you have got back to the cabin and cut your
bread and set your table yon can think of uucovering your
breakfast. When the trout comes out from the ashes, and you
have taken its wrappings off, it looks so much like it did the
minute it left the water and lay gasping ou tbe grassy bank
that you c&n scarely believe it is not only dead, but cooked.
And there is his natuial smell, sweet aud penetrating, which
the fern kept from wasting away. You take your sharp
knife and cut the trout open in the belly. There are its
"innards," shrivelled np into a little wad. They all come
together, and your trout is as clean as can be, and none of
its naturalness is gone. You take the trout, place it on a
piece of birch bark, if you can <:et it; if not on your platter,
with fern all around it, and then when you eat it you are
eating a trout that has been cooked, and if you don't believe
it, try it!

THE KENNEL,

Dog owuera are requested to eend for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations aud deatbs
Id their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of eire and da*u
and of grandparents, colors, dateB and breed.

A- K- C

Editoe Breeder and Sportsman. — Notice is hereby given
that the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club will
be held at the office of the Club, 44 Broadway, New York
City, December 6th, 1S8S, at 10 a. m. Also, please find in-
closed changes proposed in the newly suggested constitu-
tion and rules. Herman F. Ijchellhass,

Secretary, pro. tern., A. K. C.

Changes Proposed in the Nfwly Suggested Constitution

and Rules of the American Kennel Club.
By Mr.F. R. Hitchcock-
Amend Rule XVI by striking out in Section 3d, the word
"first" in the4th and 6th lines.
By Mr. Herman F. Schellhass —

Strike out Rule VIII.

Rule XII, Hfter word "disease" in second line insert "con-
tracted previously to being judged.'.

Rule XIX, add to same "and such of the dog's record as
may be given on the entry blank."

Rule XXIV, add to same "or a club, a member of the
same."

Rule XXV, Hue four, in pUce of "any show" read "tbe
show where such offeuHe was committed."

Rule XXVI, cut out last five words and add "American
Kennel Club shows."

Rule XXVIII, Hue four, after "show" insert "as soon as
sent exhibitors."

Rule XXXII. cut out "To the list of awards recognized,"
add "In publishing the above list in premium lists it must
be revised to include all American Kennel Club shows given,
or to be given, previous to the closing of eutiies of the show
iu question."

New York, Nov. 5, 1888.

Occidental Ooursiny Club.

An enthusiastic meeting of the membeis of the Occideutol
Coursing Club was held at 529 California street, on last
Tuesday evening, Colonel S. O. Gregory in the chair.

The Treasurer reported $67.70 ou hand, and the following
named gentlomen were elected members: M. Curtis, Santa
CUra; Clement Dixon and J. E. Watson, Sau Francisco; W.
D. Wadhams, Santa Clara.

Tuesday, the 27th inst., was fixed for the entries and draw-
ing for the meeting to be held on Thanksgiviug day, and a
handsome silver cup will be given by the club to the win-
ning dog. The election of judges and other field officers
will be made on the evening of the draw.

The club will make all necessary arrangements for tbe
successful canying out of the meeting, and the members are
confident tbitt the meet will be the most successful one ever
held, on the Coast,

1888

%\xt feeder uml Mvovtswmn.

331

The Indiana Keonel Club's Second Annual
Trials.

Tho second annual trials of the Indiana Kennel Club be-
g.in with the Derby November 1st, at Bicknell, Ind. The
quality of the work on the first day was good throughout — a
great deal of it excellent, says Major Taylor in the American
\Pi"ld. Moat of the day it was warm and dry but, notwith-
standing this, few flushes were made. The work was, in
| many instances, first-class for so early in the season, many
oi the puppies having had but little work. Birds were
i found in abundance and I have never seen better grounds
i for working dogs on and at the same time of such a nature as
to allow the spectators to see a very large share of the work
1 done. Out of seventy nominations there were tweuty-eight
I starters, thirteen English setters, one Irish, one blaol: and tan
: and one cross-bred setter, and twelve pointers. The char-
I acter of work by the setters was better than that of the point-
ers, in that it exhibited more speed, range, style and merry
action in work; but in esceptional cases the work of the
pointers was most excellent, among them I mention Tennie,
Van Bang, Rod's Gal and Duke P, but notably that of
Tennie, and Bertraldo and Rod's Gal, the last brace on the
first day.

On Thursday, November 1st, the opening day, the weather
was bright and warm, making it difficult for good work from
10:30 to 2:30. Eleven braces were decided and in every
instance ample time was given, though in some instauces
short, the work was of such decisive kind ;is to easily make
decisions. I most heartily indorse every one made this day.
The judges were:D. C. Bergundthal, a veteran as a judge; Col.
Stoo, a genial sportsman of ripe experience in field work, and
Mr. E. Schultz, who proved a careful and painstaking judge.
I noted m attendance at the meeting: Mr. Smith, Dayton, O.;
Ed. Raimer and Will Stewart, Danville, 111.; Dr. Jno. E.
Link, Terre Haute; Dr. Daniels, Cleveland, O.; Thos.
Howell, Curtis Wright, Connersville, Ind.; A. H. Burkert,
Jos. Becker, Royal Robinson, M. R. Williams, P. T. Madison,
Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. Boli, Hamilton, O.; Mr. Patterson,
Noblesville, Ind.: G. T. Miller, W. I Mitchell, G. W. Carlisle,
I. C. Sherlock, C. C. F. Bent, Supt O. and M. R. R., Cincin-
nati, O.; W. G. Mellier, Albin Mellier, Kansas City, Mo.

Owners and handlers present were: John Bolus, W. B.
Stafford, AV. W. Titus, Geo. McLin, Jno. L. Barker, Chas.
Schrake, Geo. DeWalt, Jno. A. Hunter, A. J. GJeaBon, C. W.
Barker, S. J. McCartney, Chas. Menker and J. B. Stoddard.
The weather throughout the Derby was good, but the
birds were wild and the dogs could not show to best advan-
tage.

First was won in the Derby by Mr. J. I . Case Jr.'s Flor-
ence Gladstone by Gladstone- Flounce, a sister to the Califor-
nia Kennel's Loadstone.

A beautiful black, white and tan of mediam size, weight
about thirty-five pounds, of beautiful form and looking ev-
ery inch a winner. She was in fine condition and in every
heat but one showed fine speed, covering her ground well,
and huntiug it with judgment that would do credit to an old
fielder. She was well bandied throughout the Derby by her
handler, Chas. Barker. Mr. Case, her owner, should be
proud of her. She is a good one. A summary of the Derby
is as follows:

SUMMARY.
Bicknell. Indiana, Nov. 6, 1888.— Indiana Kennel Club's Derby. -Open
to all setters and pointers, whelped on or after January 1, 1887. Five
dollars to enter and $10 to start. Sweepstakes purse.Jafter deducting
expenses 60 percent, to first, 25 per cent, to second, and two equal
thirds of 12* per cent. each. Closed June 1st with 70 nominations.

R. W. 'Wohrle's black and tan

bitch, Nellie Duane, by

Briar— Fannie (setter),
Casllenaan Kennel's lemon

and white bitch, Tennie, by

Hod— Nell (pointer),
"W. G. Peters' blue belton

bitch. Dashing Dixie, by

Dashing Dale -Das h in g

Model (setter).
A. J. Glea«on's black, white

and tan bitch, Flora Tem-
ple, by Zippo— Ruby Bnck-

ellew (setter).
J, I. Case, Jr.'s liver and white

bitch, Lotta C, by King

Noble— Queen Vashti (set- f

ter), )

J. A. Hunter's orange and

white bitch, Daisy Hunter.

by Grain's Hope— Daisy F

(satter),
J. I. Case, Jr.'s blue belton \ t

dog, Resolute, by King f , . t )

Noble-Queen Vashti (set- [ "j

ter), ) \

Joseph Becker's black and tan ) (

bitch, Nellie Rex, by Rex—

Gip (setter),
"W. P. Coleman's liver and

whito bitch, Lilly P, by

Drake — Phoebe (pointer),
J. I. Case, Jr.'s, black, white

and tan bitch, Florence

Gladstone, by Gladstone-
Flounce (setter),
A. A. Whipple's liver, white

and ticked 'Jog, Bertraldo,

by Cornerstone — BeBsie

Beuford (pointer),
D. L. Pickerel's black and

white dog, Frank R, by

Deck Roy— Light's Girl (set-
ter),
H. A. Comstck's liver and

white dog, HooBier Harrv,

by Devonshire Sam — Gyp-

sey (pointer),
Chas. G. Stotklard'fa lemon

and white bitch, Van Bang,

by Bang - bang — Vanity

(pointer),

Tennie beat Nellie Duane.
Dashing Dixie beat Lotla C.
Daisy Hunter beat Flora Temple.
Nellie Rex beat Resolute.

ICastleman Kennel's lemon
and white dog. Roll's Son,
by Rod— Bell (pointer).
"P. T. Madison's black, white
and tan dog, Perry T, by
Jack W— Gladys (setter).
I Castleman Kennel's lemon
J and white bitch, Sue, by
"J Rod— Nell (pointer).

S. H. Socwell's lemon and
white hitch, Gath's Spark,
by Gath's Hope -Lady M
(setter).

Castleman Kennel's black,
white and tan bitcb, Minnie,
by Royce— Jennie (setter).

John R. Culligan's red Irish
bitch. Sylph, by Glencbo —
Ashmont Nora (setter).

O. G. "Winchell's black and
white dog. Caliph, by Kota
— Topsy (setter).

Dr. John E. Link's black dog,
Phil Sheridan, by Joe Pape
{ — Nellie (pointer).

IOhas. Wiieelan's liver and
white dog, Noble Bang, by
Bang- Bang — Vanity (pointer)
W. P. Coleman's liver and
white dog. Duke P. by
Drake— Phcebe (pointer).

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Castleman Kennel's liver and
while pointer bitch, Rod's
Gal, by Rod — Juno (pointer).

J. N. Peeble's lemon belton
bitch, Flossie Noble, by
King Noble — Eelsie Belton
(setter),

J. L. Barker's black and white
bitch, Jill, by Count Rapier
— Donna J (setter),

Albert S. Smithnight's liver
white and ticked bitch.
Trinket S. by Bodlne—
Meteor's Trinket.

I Florence Gladstone beat Lillie
| Bertraldo beat Frank R.
Van Bang beat Hooaier Harry.

III.

Tennie beat Dashing Dixie. I Florence Gladstone beat Bertraldo

Nellie Rex beat Daisy Hunter.

Van Bang a bye.
IV.
Tennie beat Van Bang.
Florence Gladstone biat Nellie Rex.
V.
Florence Gladstone beat Tennie and won first.
VI.
Bertraldo beet Tennie and won second.
1st — Florence Gladstone. •

2d— Bertraldo.

■*»»•« {■£&■.

THEVIOUS WINNER?.

f Cherrystone, by Trinket's Bang — Pearlstone

| (pointer) 1

| Zetia King Don, by King Don— Queen Faust

Bicknell, Ind., 1887. . \ (pointer) 2

] Queen of Tennessee, by Gath's Hope— Freda

I (setter) *3

I. Dash, by Royal 0 -Belle (Better) «3

1

•Divided.

Rabif s-

The drift of expert opinion seems to be toward non-belief
in the existence of any clearly definable disease properly to
be styled rabies. Dr. Stockwell, of Michigan, has devoted
considerable attention to the subject during nearly twenty-
five years of active practice, and his conclusions are wtll
worth recordiDg. He writes:

All punctured and cicatricial wounds, regardlesB of locality
or age, tend to re-open under impoverished conditions of
the blood, such is septicaemia, pyaemia, purpura, stomatitis-
malerni, puerperal conditions, excessive ravages of vermin,
poisoiung by venomous serpenls, etc.; but the theory where-
by any virus, rabic or otherwise, is supposed to lie dormant
in the vicinity, or at the point of inoculation, for periods
varying from two weeks to a quarter of a century, is utterly
untenable, not to say ridiculous. Involving physiological
and pathological impossibilities, it pre-supposes stasis; or in
other words, it teaches that the individual engaged in a street
brawl that closes his optics over-night, has no business to
expect black eyes in the morning. That period of incubation
for any septic poison (and all are known to be co-relative or
toxic product), cannot exceed forty days under circumstances
most favorable thereto, and even this is an unconscionable
limit, and a disease developing itself subsequently, no matter
what or how suspicious its nature and attending phenomena,
can never be truly a rabies or lyssa, but must be assigned to
one of the many coincidences that are wont to arise, and
which, as ever student and experimenter in the pathological
laboratory knows, are more frequently developed than facts,
owing to physical causes and relations— a truth which the
world at large is slow to recognize.

More than threescore of the ills peculiur to humanity, and
double as many affecting auimality, are perpetually being
mistaken for rabies or "hydrophobia." Indeed, the mere
BuggeBiion of the animal in connection with any malady is
usually sufficient, especially where fear is rite, to secure the
fatal diagnosis. I say fatal, for the unfortunates, once the
announcement is made or the dread malady interred, almost
invariably succumb to fright that is further fostered by the
imbecility of friends and attendants. Under such circum-
stances, therefore, the medical man, no matter what his sur-
mise or individual conviction, who ever permits so much as
a hint of "hydrophobia" to escape him, save in the sanctity
and secrecy of professional consultation, becomes guilty of
gross criminality.

The ignorance of the medical profession regarding the
disease is neither remarkable nor surprising, when it is re-
membered that aside from mere speculative inferences, noth-
ing of practical importance has accrued to the subject of
rabies dnring our era. Less than a twelvemonth gone, Theo-
dore Billroth, whose surgical and pathological iniormation is
the glory of Austria and the civilized world, and which few
will care to question, gave utterance to the following remark
in conversation with an American physician: "I have viewed
scores of caseB supposed to be hydrophobia, yet I dare not
definitely say I ever saw a case. In not a single case, either
before or after death, could it be definitely or satisfactorily
established that the disease waB of rabic origin."

It certainly is most unfortunate that a mere name should
induce mental panic, for, as is well known, rabies manifests
no symptom or train of symptoms peculiar to itself, not even
fatality, and presents no phenomena that do not with equal
certainty accrue to scores of simple, or at least non-infectious
maladies. All, the laity as well as professional men, should
know that it can never be determined with such accuracy as
to prelude possibility of error.

Post-mortems are practically valueless even in the hands
of the most expert pathologists, so far as affirmative evidence
is concerned, and the teachings accruing to such are merely
series of negations, ignoring the fact that the pathognomonic
changes as laid down, are equally applicable to a majority of
the diseases of the nosology, and in the canine are sequels of
over-heating, fear, torture, and other forms of physical ex-
haustion and mental fatigue. The following diseases of the
dog are perpetually being mistaken for rabieB by all classeslof
individuals and medical men: Intestinal and other parasites,
from whioh the race, individually or collectively, is rarely if
ever free; foreign bodies in the stomach and digestive tract,
such as bones, marbles, spools, coals, sticks, straw, frecal
matters (very common in puppies), rags, pebbles, strings,
feathers, leather, buttons, etc, all of frequent occurrence in
all Canidae — a fact generally overlooked by medical men in-
cluding veterinarians; all the array of heart, lung, liver, kid-
ney, generative, intestinal, throat, eye, ear, rheumatic skin
and muscular disorders; starving and improper food; "ear-
ache," "toothache," abeesses, fevers, epilepsy, chorea, and
all convulsive maladies; septicaemia, pyaemia, and other pois-
onings specific and toxic; meningitis, and indeed the whole
category of nervouB and mental diseases to which dogs are
much more prone than man, and whose existence is rarely
suspected, or generally ignored by all classes of practioners.

A dog under the influence of torture, torment, or halluci-
nation, persecuted by a mob, perhaps, is especially danger-
ous since he is no longer master of himself, and his bite is
now apt to induce fatal blood-poisoDing in the person or
animal bitten. Such a canine if suddenly killed, invariably
exhibits the flaccid moscles and "fluid condition of blood"
upon which M. Bouley and others lay so much stress as
pathognomonic of rabies. The saliva of all creatures, more
especially the carnivora and omnivora, man included, con-
tains germs that under powerful emotion stimulating the
ganglionic centres providing the secretion, may develop the
utmost toxicity. Obversely, a wound inflicted by a strange
dog is not evidence unon which a household pet or companion
should be destroyed^ for canines are jealous creatures and
prone to resent any assumption of superiority or familiarity
on the part of others of their race whose social caste or status
is higher than their own— especially is this true of vagrant
street curs. How often one sees two dogs meeting, with
stiffened tails, utter interrogative growls, and an instant
later, after touching noses, manifesting the extremes of friend-
ship or malice; and does anyone suppose these incidents do
not parallel like encounters among higher orders of beings,
or that a quarrel is not the sequel of epithets that bandied in
like manner, would provoke conflict between their masters?

With something like a quarter century's experieuee as a
physician and student of comparative and general pathology
and physiology, and likewise, dog-owner aLd breeder, I have
never (fortunately or unfortunately), been brought in contact
with a genuine case of rabies, which fact evinces how much
care a trifle of skepticism induces. During this period, how-
ever, more than threescore of canines, alive and dead, have
been submitted to my inspection as victims of the malady —
often by veterinarians; yet in every instance, critical exami-
nation and study revealed oilier, and often most common-
place maladies. Within twenty months I received, per favor
of an eminent veterinarian and teaoher, the heads of three
dogs destroyed by his order as " unmistakably rabic." One

was found with a deep-seated tumor of the brain resultant
upon an old pistol wound aud an Encysted bullet; the olht r
two were marked oases of the disease vulgarly termed" in-
ternal canker," but properly defined aB inflammatory mastoid
disease. From the ear of one 6f these last, on dividing the
temporal bone through the tympanum, was removed a muss
of necrosed bone, rivaling that described by the late Sir
Feier Compton as withdrawn from the ear of a lady patient,
consisting of the whole internal auditory apparatus — vesti-
bule, cochlea, aud semi circular canals: the pneumatic cells
in both animals were badly diseased, and the pus had found
outlet through the inner table of the skull, producing soften-
ing of t e middle lobe of the cerebrum, and phlebitiB, by the
involvement of the lateral sinus. Commenting upon the
foregoing, my veterinary friend writes: "I shall never dare
diagnoBe rabies again. I was never so near uttering a total
disbelief in the malady."

Pacific Kennel Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pacific Kennel Club
was to have been held on Wednesday evening last at the
Palace Hotel, but the counter attrac ion offered by the
athletic clubs proved tco strong, and a quorum was not
present. Treasurer Watson reported $196.49 in the treasury
with no outstandiug obligations. A communication from the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to -Animals requesting
permission to use the name of the Kennel Club in soliciting
signers to a petition to place the Public Pound in charge of
the first named institu tion was made, and the deBired
authority given. After some informal discussion relative to
the bench show to be given on May 22d next, the club
adjourned.

Mr. Chas. H. Mason's new book "Our Prize Dogs" is
ready for distribution. The high rank of the author as a
painstaking dog judge should insure a wide sale. The vol-
ume is a beautiful imperial octavo of 588 pages, with thirty-
one ar to type illustrations, bound in cloth. It may be
obtained by enclosing ©7. 50 to Mr. Mason at 252 West
Twenty-fourth street. New York, and we hope a great many
will nrocure the book.

Owners of setters and pointers which they do not need can
readily find purchasers at this season by letting the merits of
their dogs be known. Many inquiries come each week for
broken dogs which cannot be met simply because time does*
not permit the looking up of possible sources of supply. If
those who care to dispose of surplus stock would advertise.it
would answer, or they might list their salable animals in this
office, with full descripiions, pedigrees, prices, etc. Owners
of puppies could with advantage do likewise.

As an outcome of the field trials held last year at Bakers-
field, and the formation of the Knights of the Trigger club,
the town is, in the incipience of an active developemeut. A
Board of Trade ^as recently organized, and every means will
be taken to make the almo'st uncomparable advantages of the
vicinity known to the country. We wish the citizens all the
success to which their public spirit and energy fairly entitle
them, and that will be a large meapure.

The kennel man of Mr. J. J. Pollock, breeder of the
pointers Nestor and Sail, recently imported by Mr. William
Schrieber writee to that gentleman under date, 24th October,
from Auchineden, Scotland, sb follows: " Tbe date of
Nestor's birth was May, 26th, 1887. I am glad to see that
Sail's puppies are doing so well. We had Nestor's brother
and sister. Forest Hake and Forest Sappho, at our big dog
show in Edinburgh. They met a grand clasB of pointers
and won a second prize each. They were a little to the lean
side, I mean not io good show form. Forest Rake beat
Forest King and Forest Hanger. The judge was Rev.
William SheildB, Gladsome's breeder. He thinks Forest
Sappho as good a pointer as lives. This much I know, she
is the best fielder I ever saw. Your Nestor should be about
tbe best pointer in America.

I sent a pointer to New York in March last, which wou the
cup for the best sporting dog or bitch at the last N. Y. show,
I think held in September last. I am afraid the pedigree of
your Mountain Boy will be hard to get at."

THE RIFLE

Shell Mound.

The shooting matches at Shell Mound Park on Sunday

last brought out a big crowd of competing marksmen. The
scores made were very good, as is shown by the following

list. Monthly medal shoot of companies C and G, First
Regiment:

Championship clasB —

T E. Carsen — 6H0 yards 5 44444456 6-43

200 yards 6 45445464 5—45

Second class —

J. G. Hnlt— 500 yards 4 35454444 4—41

200yards 2 34435644 4-36

Third class—

C. H. Stltor— 500 yards 5 44466436 4—43

O.Klein— 200 yards 4 34444536 4-41

Fourth class —

M. McNeill— 500 yards 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 4—38

■Company F, First Kegimeul— 500 yards—

A.L..Ott... 6 66445655 S-44

u' L Penrtletou 5 44444444 4— 4g

E.A.Keluteln 5 6 4 3 4 6 4 6 4 5-46

0. K. Garrison 5 01455454 6—41

Two hundred yards —

U.S. Louebery 5 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 4-38

F. A. Kelirlein 4 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 6 4-41

H.L.Pendleton 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4-41

i I. oil 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4—4!

T° T. Bichardson 4 32433003 3-26

E.3. Kirkbridge 4 3 3 S 4 3 3 3 4 3-32

O. K. Garrison 4 4 8 4 2 3 3 4 4 3 -Hi

Company B FirBt Regiment— 200 yards—

L. B. Townsend * 4 4 4 4 5 4 54 3-41

B Smith i 4 4 4 14 4 4 4 1-40

G.R.BuraU* 4 \ ; J \ \ J * \ ' J-«

R. H. Latzen 3 3 4 4 13 4 ■ 4 4-. 17

E. Linjquest » 3 3 4 2 4 2 4 6 .-.16

5 Budi.l, 2 28033233 4-20

o.'Z :::::::::::::::::::::: 4 23303330 3-24

Independent Rifles —

Corporal H.Staude 6 6 6 6 65524 4-46

S. Wortbman 3 3 S 0 3 3 3 3 0 3-24

Lieutenant Staude 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 6-42

D. ObaiKneau « 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 J ._.

Corporal G. Miller i * * < * 4 J 4 4 4-11

Captain Scaualboltz 3 4 4 3 0 2 4 3 3 4— t)

F Rehaer 2 3 2 2 4 3 3 0 2 2-?2

O U Wo'st..... 0 3 3 0 3 2 6 4 3 1-3

Lieutenant iieverron 3 0 2 3 3 3 2 3 3

1-. Goldbelmer 0 4 4 3 2 8 4 3 0 >

W H Smith 4 4 3 3 4 6 4 0 6

332

3?Ii£ Iprtcfa jmd jirxcrrismatx.

Nov. 17

TRAP.

Lord Walsingham's big Basr of Grouse-
Lord Walsingham recently -gave some interesting details
about the monstrous bag of grouse killed by him in August
last. He says:

On August 30th, when I killed 1,070 grouse to my own gnu
in the day, I shot with four breechloaders. No. 1, a gun
made in 1S66 by Purdey, subsequently converted from pin-
fire to central principle, to which new barrels were made last
year. No. 2 and No. 3, a pair of central-fire breechloaders,
made also by Purdey, abont 1870, for which I have likewise
had new barrels. No. 4, a new gun made by Purdey this
year to match the two mentioned above, but with Whitworth
steel instead of Damascus barrels. Tbe guns are all 12-bore,
with cylinder 30 in. barrels, not choked. My cartridges
were loaded by Johnson, of Swaffham; those used in the
down-wind drives containiog 3J drs. Hall's Field B. powder
to I| oz. No. 5 Derby shot; those used in the up-wind drives
(where the birds, of course, came slower) bad 3 drs. only of
the same powder, with the same shot; not hardened shot in
either case.

I lind I never go out shooting without learning something.
If I had the day again I Bhould cut off the extra eighth of an
ounce of shot; not on account of recoil or discomfort of any
kind — from which I never suffer, although always using
black powder — but because I failed to get as much penetra-
tion at long distances as I do with an ounce only. I dis-
tinctly remember firing three barrels at one bird, striking
well in the body every time, but killing dead only with the
last shot; the powder seemed to burn too slow.

Another thiug I learnt was that Whitworth steel barrels are
not desirable for a heavy clay's shooting. The explosion in
them makes quite a different sound from that given off by
Damascus barrels; there is more ring about it, and I can imag-
ine that this might prove a serious aunoyaoce to anyone who
minds the noise of shooting. I have no recollection myself
of ever having had a headache from gun-firing. Moreover,
the Whitworth barrels become hot much more rapidly than
the Damascus, and this is s serious drawback, especially to a
man who shoots without gloves. I can itnagiue that they
last much longer, and are in many ways suited for ordinary
light work; but I am now replacing them with Damascus, as
iu all my other guns.

The Horse and His Owner-

A reporter of the Boston Herald has this to .say after n
pleasant chat with Mr. John Sbepard, whose fame as a horse
owner is equal to that of Mr. Bonner*s:

Boston can well lay claim to possessing within its limits
some fast horses and a number of prominent gentlemen
riders. Jockeyisin in Boston has not, perhaps, so many
adherents and devotees as in other cities, and greater crowds
may flock to witness turf events on the track in places where
the culture of the hub has failed to influence individuals in
this as well as other occurrences of whatever nature. But
driving for money and driving for pleasure are vastly differ-
ent. There is nothing akin in the way a gentleman handles
a favorite speeder on the road or on the track and the manner
in which a jockey drives an animal on the race-course. A
sincere gentleman driver likes to possess a horse that he can
go out on the road with and make a good showing, should a
friendly brush be indulged in with some person who claims
to own a superior piece of horseflesh. A gentleman likes a
horse for what speed and ambition there is in him; a jockey,
or horseman, likes him for the money he can get out of him.

There was a time when the love for good horses was con-
sidered greatly against the good name of an individual, and
the fact that a mau drove fast ones was sufficient to cause
many straight-laced personages to turn their backs to him.
If the "parson" possessed a speedy animal, members of his
congregation would shake their heads aod declare it was a
shame that Buch a good man aB he Bhould fall into worldly
ways. Who has not seen the picture which represeutB the
deacon's old white horse taking the tar out of a trotter which
had stolen up behind him and endeavored to go by, and the
good man's surprise, dismay and disgust at the unexpected
speed of Dobbin and the unholy show thereof? Outside the
members of the "profesh" in puritanical New England the
animals were looked upon as beasts of burden, and when by
some mistake a well-bred animal showed signs of ambition
and a desire to test his mettle with some Btranger, he was at
once pulled down and held in check. True, these same
puritanical farmers took great pride in raising likely colts,
but they were better pleased with a free, good puller than
they were with any evidences of an inclination to speed which
a horse might develop. Most people to-day think differently,
however, and, if he desires, the minister of the Gospel can
jog along over the road with a fast goer, or the deacon of a
church may test the speed of his animal without exciting
unfavorable comment, while there are few gentlemen of
means who do not aspire to own something that can pass the
fastest wnen out for a drive.

MoBt gentle drivers of to-day have an inherent love of
horseflesh. To them there is something besides going along
at a rapid gait and getting over the ground faster than the
average person. They see in a good horse many points
which in mankind are esteemed as the most desirable and
prominent of virtues. Jn a good horBe they look first for
aspiration and ambition — that unexplainable instinct which
leadB a speeder to endeavor by all means iu his power to out-
strip his rivals and struggle with his might to outdo any
horse which may want to pass him. The animal that has to
be lashed with the whip to get all the speed there is in him,
or which has to be constantly urged with the voice and reins
to "get up and git," is by no means an ideal specimen of
horseflesh. As the man in the world deBires to win fame,
wealth and position, so it is expected of the trotter that he
Bhall aspire to come out at the top of the heap. Still, in
justice to the horse kingdom in general, it must be confessed
that more often iB is the fault of the owner or driver that a
horse baa to bo urged or persuaded with a whip to do what iB
considered hiB duty. Either he has been worked too muoh,
the lash laid on him to such an extent that he views it
in the light of a necessary and bound-to-come infliction, or
el6e a horse has had his ambition taken out of him. Ac-
cording to the old proverb, a child can be spoiied by spar-
ing the rod, but a horse can be ruined by a too frequent "use
of it, as well as in other ways. A horse bred properly, if left
to himself will do tbe beBt he can, and make about as quick
time as he is capable of, but it won't help him to have him
forced in anything. That is his nature, and it is good horse
sense.

Next to ambition, a lover of horses looks to hia faithfulness
and his kindness. Of course there are vicious animalBaB well
as obstinate children, but, as in the offspring of mankind, it
is as much due to their bringing up as to any quality de-
vised by nature. Naturally the animal is affectionate, and he

evinces his love for his master in different ways. He learns
to know his drver's tuuch on the reins, and he responds to
that touch readily; he can learn to distinguish the voice of his
owner, and when bearing it obe\F, These are the qualities
whicli, once uoticed in ahorse, cannot fait to elicit the admir-
ation of any man who looks at the animal ns a friend rather
than a beast of burden. Long-continued caring for the ani-
mal increases this feeling, and in time induces sach a man
to consider bis speeder more as a member of his family than
a creature from which an equivalent must be received for
everything expended. Let a man once become attached to
his ideal of a horse, and his best friend is liable to hold a
second place in bis effeetion.

Mr. Johu Sbepard's care and love for horses U known
almost throughout the country. He is considered one of
the best judges of horse-flesh to be fouud, aud few take
more thorough delight thau dots he in driving n fast single
or pair, At the sama time he is actively interested in looking
after Lis horses, and sees that they are carefully treated
and kept iu the btst condition possible. One day during
the past week he told a Herald reporter of bis experiences
with horses during the past thirty yearB. and the interest he
feela in their weifare. Mr. Shepard was sten at his cottage
at Phillips Beach, Swampscott, where he is rapidly convales-
cing from hiB recent severe illness.

"My love for horses," said Mr. Shepard, "began — I don't
know when. It is something natural, innate with me, and
it commenced, I suppose, as soon as I was able to realize it.
when a boy I was very fond of them, and there wasn't an
animal in the neighborhood that I couldn't handle. At that
time I lived in Pawtucket, R. I., and I can easily recollect
tbe pleasure afforded me when I coud takea horse belonging
to a certain confectioner and ride him for miles without
harness of any kind except a bridle. This love continued as
I grew older, and with increasing years I became better able
to gratify my taste in this direction. My first real experience
with speeders began some thirty years ago. Up to that time,
although a great admirer of trotters, I had not deemed it ex-
pedient to indulge in very fast ones myself. At that time I
purchased a horse which I thought a very fine animal for
$325. I kept him for some time, taking the best of care of
htm and gradually bringing him to a condition where he
could develop his best speed. When I was satisfied that he
was what he should be I disposed of him for SI, 000. That
was really the beginning of my experience with fast auimals,
and I have owned a number of good ones since that time. I
take as much pleasure with them to-day as I did when a boy,
and I would indeed miss them more than I can tell should I
ever be deprived of them.

"I consider my horse simply as part of the family. Of
course their conditions of life are different, but they have as
much care taken of them, in proportion to their needs, as I
take of myself or any of the memberb of the household. One
horse to me means simply a little larger family and a little
more care necessary. Every horse in my Btable I look after
personally, seeing that they are properly fed and cared for.
When I come in from a strive I watch my man unharness
and cleanse them, and then I look over them to see that they
are in proper condition, I examine their feet and legs, see
that there is no fever or inflammation about them, and that
they are very carefully cooled down when heated. I do not
believe in Bpunging a horse with cold water when his blood
is warmed up, and tepid or lukewarm water is invariably
used. This cooling off is one of the things I am most care-
ful about, and, in my opinion, it would be better if drivers
and owners would take more pains in regard to it. Cold
water, I think, is absolutely injurious when the horse has
been sweating and his pores are open. With a man, if he
takes a cold sponge bath and then mbs himself briskly, it is
different, but with a horse the rubbing can hardly be accom-
plished with good effect. After unhitching, a horse should
b« exercised gently until he has stopped sweating; then he
should be Bponged with warmish water, and finally, after be-
ing thoroughly rubbed down and permitted to walk in the
air a few moments, he should be blanketed and placed in his
stall. If these points were more carefully attended to, I
think there would be less danger of horses contracting colds
and fevers."

"There is a caving, Mr. Shepard, that in old times a shoe
was fitted to a horse, but that now the horse is fitted to the
shoe. Is it not so?" asked the reporter.

"That is true," he replied, "but you may feel assured that
shoes are fitted to my horses. There is not half the care
taken with shoeing horses to-day that should be, although it
ia a most neoessary point in caring for a horse. I know
what is best for my horses, and I have their shoeing done
properly, although I know that in many cases that it is not
so. I consider the bar shoe the best for horses on hard
roads, although it is more expensive. On Millboy, for exam-
ple, I use that exclusively. The bar brings some of the
weight of the horse on the frog, and causes less strain on
the cords of the leg, giving much more elasticity and spring
to him when in motion. On Millboy I have just a little space
left — about enough to slip in a straw — between the heel and
the Bhoe, bringing a little more weight on tbe frog, and per-
mitting the foot to Bpread a little. In other horses I would
have the shoe fitted close to tbe heel. There is no rule to be
followed in this respect, these minor details depending alto-
gether on the horBe and his method of getting over the
ground.

"I like nothing so well," continued Mr. Shepard, "as a
good trotter. To me there is but little enjoyment in watch-
ing a pacer, and I wouldn't give shucks for one to drive. I
like to see a horse fiee gaited, carrying himself over the
ground with a trim, steady motion; not one that racks from
side to side as if he waa over-balanced. A trotter is about as
good a representation of superior horse-flesh as can be found
— better thau either a runner or a pacer."

"How about developing the speed of a horse? Does tbe
bringing forward of tbe speed of an animal lie with the horse,
or does it depend on the training and care he receives, coup-
led with artificial assistance ?" asked the reporter.

"It is mainly iu tbe ambition of the horse, dependent upon
his treatment. Auy horse of mettle will aspire to do his
best, and if proper care is taken of him, if he is not over-
driven or whipped frequently, yon may depend upon it the
animal will do his level best to travel rapidly. I do not
think there is any need of urging a horse much; let him
choose his own gait, and then if there is any cause for it, he
will go as fast as he can. Of course, his speed depends upon
his condition. If he is feeling unwell, or is tired out, he can
not consistently be exptcted to go bo rapidly, but ordinarily
my rule is the best. I know that Blondioe and Millboy have
a desire to do for me as I wiBh, aud almost as quick as
thought my wishes are carried out. The mechanical move-
ment consequent upon a thought is sufficient for them, aud
they feel the slightest touch on the reins or the least change
in the position of the ribbons. If I am driving on the road,
however, and any driver attempts to pass me, it is with some
difficulty that I can keep them iu cheok. They aspire to
Bpeed more than I do, and I really believe that the animals

feel aggrieved when I prefer to jog along slowly and let
other tenuis go by."

"I don't suppose, Mr. Shepard, that you need a veterinary
surgeon to tell you the good or bad points of any horse which
you may examine, do you?"

"No, I haveu't much use for a doctor when I buy a horse.
1 can usually tell at a glance whether a horse is good for any-
thing or not, and whether there are any outs about him. I
don't know as I pride mvself on this ability, as it is more the
result of experience and my iuterest in horses than anything
else. I can stand before an animal, and my mind is imme-
diately made up as to his condition. There may be some
hidden defects which are not visible on the surface, but,
beyond those, one look is enough. There is something in
the way a horse stands, in the trimuess of his feet and legs,
in the poise of his head, and in the appearance of his eyes
and face that tells a man at once what kind of an animal
stands before him, and, that fact established, is generally
sufficient. I know my horse, and can tell if I want him."

Three of the best horses around Boston stand to-day in
Mr. Shepard's stable at Phillips' Beach. They are MilUioy,
Blondine and Butterfly, aud the first named, as a pair, have
a National reputation. "Mr. John Shepard handled the reins
behind Blondine and Millboy" is a paragraph which is to be
seen almost daily in the newspapers when the sleighing carni-
val is in progress on the "Mill Dam." It is undoubtedly one
of the best teams in the country. They were driven in
September, 1881, to beat the record made by Mr. Vanderbilt'a
pair, Small Hopes and Lady Mack, 2:23, and their first mile
around the track was covered in 2:22. They have never been
driven for a record since then, although undoubtedly they
could make better time if they had a chance, us each bus
better individual records than that, and it is said that Mill-
boy can travel in 2:16. These horsea are almost perfectly
matched in size, standing about 15.1 hands iu height. Blon-
dine is chestnut colored and Millboy is brown. Both are as
trim and neat as it it: possible to find horses, and when stand-
ing together they make a dandy team. Butterfly has not
been in Mr. Sherard's possession as long as the other two
trotters, but she is fast making a record which both surprises
and delights her owner. As Mr. Shepard will be unable to
drive her as she should be driven for some lime, he thought
it advisable to breed her. and she was sent to Viking some
time ago. Butterfly cost $9,000, and she is worth every cent
of it. Already Mr. Shepard has been offered $2,000 for her
colt as soon as it is dropped, but the offer was not accepted.
Butterfly, which is a bright bay in color, promise- to do
better with Millboy than does Blondine, aud Mr. Shepard
proposes, aa soon as his good health returns, to try them
together, and he has no doubt but what the time made by
Maud S. and Aldine, when driven by Mr. W. H. Vanderbilt
at the New York Gentlemen's Driving Park, June 15, 1SS3,
(2:15£) will come pretty near being equaled. Butterfly at
present is a little prone to flightiness, but it is thought that
the dignity of maternity and a little training down will put
her in good condition, and Bhe will then be competent to jog
along at a good gait with Millboy. She is very clever and
ambitioup, and when she does go off her feet it is more often
due to her desire to outstrip herself than to obstinacy or
viciousness.

Mr. Shepard has built a very finestable near bis Phillips
Beach cottage, and bis horses have as fine a summer as any
equine of Boston can boast. Beside the three trotters there
are now quartered there four carriage horses, which are
devoted entirely to the u^e of the family, Mr. Shepard being
perfectly satisfied with Blondine, Millboy and Butterfly for
his personal driving. He generally supervises the care of all
his horses, and has three men employed to look after the
stable. It is one of the greatest pleasures of bis life to care
for them, and he prefers it to anything else.

"I would not sell for any amount Blondine and Millboy,"
said Mr. Shepard to the Herald reporter, during a pleasant
drive from Swampscott to Salem and back behind Butterfly,

The Bale of fourteen head of high bred trotters 1b an-
nounced to have been made from the Woodburn Stock
Farm to W. R. Allen, of St. Louis; the total aggregate,
$23,000, being the largest private sale ever made in Ken-
tucky. Those sold include tbe two-year-olds Yarrow,
Ashima, Corselet by Lord Russell; Mariole, by Chichester,
and Sun Maid by Belmont; the yearlings Mica and Venezuela,
by Chicester; Salve, by Lord Russell, and Water Leaf, by
Belmont; the three-year-olds Mintaka, by Chicester; the
four -year- old s Malvasia, by Lord Russell, and Repose, by
Conway, and the five-year-old Early Day, by Erelong. The
highest priced was Yarrow at $5,800.

Betting frequently assumes immense proportions on the
English race courses. At the recent second Newmarket
Oaks, a bet was made by the French plunger M. Bazier of
£6,600 against £200 on the great filly Seabreeze (winner of
the St. Leger and Lancashire Plate) — " the finish of which
was so desperate that Robinson had to use every ounce on
the filly to keep the slight lead he had acquired, and it was
only after a terrific and well sustained effort that the verdict
by a head was secured." A pretty close oall for the French-
man's $33,000, and he had better take good oare of the
Si, 000 he won and the balama of his bundle or he will be
living on free lunch and snow balls, like Jubilee Juggins,
before many harvest moons have come and gone.

A decision of interest to bookmakers as well as speculators
was rendered by the judges at Lexiugton, Ky. After the
race won ty Vanlrim a man presented a ticket to a hook-
maker marked "Van," calling for 15 to 1 to win and 5 to 1 ft
place. The bookmaker refused to pay it, saying the ticket
was on Ireland instead of Vantrim, as was shown by his re-
cording sheet. The owner of the ticket appealed to the
judges, stating positively that he had bet ou Vantrim, as his
tioket showed, although the bookmaker's Bheet might show
otherwise. The judges after consultation aud hearing both
Bides, decided that tbe tioket was the best evidence iu favor
of the speculator, and the bookmaker was required to pay it
at its face value.

Paragon, Wheeler & Faires' fast and valuable four-year-old
chestnut colt by Plenipo, out of Whiz^ig, whilo out for work
last Friday morning at Ivy City Truck, Washington, D C,
stepped in a hole which caused a c>mp^und fracture of the
left fore leg, above the knee. The broken bone protruded
through the flesh, and be had to be df.slroyed. Paragon
was a good performer, and at the Nashville spring meeting
won the Freelaud Prize, for all ages, one mile and a quarter,
in 2:073, finishing in front of such cracks as Emueror of
Norfolk, Terra Cotta, Volante, Brown Dukf nnd Elgin. The
Iobb is a heavy one for-his owners. Mr. Faires has brought
puit against the National Fair Grounds Association for $15,-
000 damages for the death of his horse, which be claims re-
sulted from the unsafe condition of Ivy City track.

1888

2?ftje grmLer atot jiparismau.

333

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iHORSE OWNERS!

Recommend-
ed and Feed
by the Best
Veterinary \
Surgeonsof
this country, i

GOMBAULT'S

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I fivery bottle of C ATJSTIC BALSAM sold 1b war?

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I with full directions for lta use. Send for_descriptiye cirj
I colors, testimonials, &c Address i

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Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

IffOLSTEIN THOKOrUHKREDS of all the

I noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
I logaeB. F. H. BURiE, 4)1 Montgomery St., S. F,

HOLSiEINCATn.E- Thoroughbred and Grades.
I Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
I best and choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
I dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 132 East Pico Street, Los
I Angeles, ChI.

IB.T. RIJSH.Suisun. Cal., Shorthorns, Thohough-
I bred and GradeB. Young Bulls and Calves for Sale.

SfcTH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses.
I Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
I way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
I for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
I average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
I Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JOSFI'H ?l,\ ji.LI A III), Fulton, Sonoma County,
l High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs forSale

(HARLFS I NIMHIUM,. Santa Rosa. Sonoua
County, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
: Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

1 AMI'S MADDOIK, Petalnma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable priceB. Stock handled care-
I fully.Correapondenc* solicited.

|P. CARBOIA, Bloomfleld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
I Breeder of thoroughbred runners. Payton and
I ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
I recorded. AIbo some good graded stock for sale.

I*. I- McdiILL, 3onoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-

I Beys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
I ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

8HORT-HORN BATTLE-SAX MATEO KA\.

[ I'HO HERD of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
I are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H, How-
I ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PAtiK BKOTHERS- Penn'a Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Ereeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
I Horns or the best strains. Catalogues. Address
I P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal,

EI, KOHL.1S RAN' HO-Los Alamos. Cal , Fran-
[ cis T. Underhill, nroprietcr, importer and breeder
I of thorouglibred Hereford Cattle. Information by
I mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

TXT A "yTT1"L?~r\ A Throng" ly Trained BIRD
W J\ IN 1 Sli I J""D0G, either Pointer or Setter,
not- over three yeirs olii. jUust ie well broken in
*very respect for field usr. f o i ther need be offered.
\ Anv one wishing to sell a Dog of this description
| will please address, staling p, ice, J. D., Breeder and
I Sportsman Office.

W. H. TILTON.

JAS. CARROLL.

CARROLL & TILTON.

DEALERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

k=CLOTHING=-

Furnishing Goods, Hats, Cape,
Trunks, Valises, Etc

873 Market Street.

f Opposite Powell.

San Franul.se r>.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

^ Simple, Perfect aid ScIf-IUgnlaUng Hun-

jTdreds in successful operation. Gnuranteed

J to hatch larger percentage of fertile eegs

|]circu.| fi at less cost than any other hatcher. Send

a fnoj GcforlllusCuta. QUO. 1L8TAHL, QalDej.IJl.

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1888,

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAL.

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. IS; 1888.

FIRST DAY -NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1— Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse SJ50;
first quarter SCO; half $75; three-quarters $85; mile
SH 0; mile and a quarter S13n. Al' paidtfip entries
over five io be added and equally divided between
each ■winner.

2— Trottlug. Purse S250. Three roiimte class for
horses ownei in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st,
18U8. First horse to receive S150; second g75; third
$-J5

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1888.
3 — Fnrefea stake. For all ages S50. Entrance half

forfeit, $300 added; second to receive $100; third to

save stakes, mile and eight.
i— Running Purse 3150. For all ages First horse

Jl'20; second $25, half mile aDd repeat.
6— Running Purse '$200. For .wo-y ear- olds. First

horse to receive $150; second $50, three quarters of

mile.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY- NOV. 29TH, 1888.
6— Trotting Purse $500; 2;40clasB, for horses owned
in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, 1888. First
horse $350; second horse $150; third horse $50.
7— Trotfing Purse $7R0. Free for all. First horse
$5t0; second S175; third 875,

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. SO.

8- Running- Purse 8250 for all ages; first horse
$200; second S50; three-quarters of a mile.

9 — Humboldt Stakes: for all ages; 825 entrance:
oue-balf forfeit; $250 added; second to receive $75;
third to Fave stakes, one mlie.

10-Running-Pnrse $160;ior all ages; first horse to
receive $125; second $25; 600 yards.

CONDITIONS AND REMARKS.

All trotting races are best three in five unless other-
wise specified; four to enter and three to start, but
the Board reserves Ihe right to hold a less number
than four to fill by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse to accompany
nominations.

In all trotting races the rules of the American
Trotting Association, and all running races the roles
of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association to
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot heats
of any two classes alternately, if necessary to finiBh
any dav's racing.

In all entries not declared ont by G p. m. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to start.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

In all races four or more paid-up entries required
to fill, and three or more horses to start.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting raceB drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, to be named in entries.

Entries in all races to close with the Secretary,
Thursday, November 15, 1888.

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application to
the Secretary.

Daniel MURPH V, President.
K, COHN, Secretary- 3

For Sale or Lease.

The SIM V BOSA PARK ASSOCIATION

offer their Race Track and Grounds, containing
about Eighty-five Acres of Land, for sale or lease.
For particulars, address

G. A, TI'pper, Secretary,

110 Santa Rosa. Sonoma Co., Cal.

California Horse Shoe Co's

I have imed in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by She aboi e Company, and take great pleasure
iii saying they are the best I have ever used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anything like
the STEEL SHOE made by this Company. Icanfully
recommend them to every practical Horseshoer in the
country. Yours respectfully.

No. 8 Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRACE.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON "fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine ilarnews, Horse Clothing.

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable,
Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And lli^hlj Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep. „

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logue and Prices.

G. G. WICKSON & CO.,

DAIRY AND FARM MACHINERY,
3 and 5 FRONT ST., SAN FRANCISCO.

Also Los Angeles anil Portland, Oregon.

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entiTe list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the'
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berkshire? , regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English aDd American Berkshire records

Yonng pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reaBonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. Address

70

AiMmiiW SMITH, Redwood City,

Or at 21fl California Street. San Francisco.

**|EA:J°*..

W. B. CHAPMAN.
133 California St. San Francisco,

SOLE AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
and Grocers.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. M. I. AS LEV, Stanford, Ky .

References— J. W. Guest, Danville , Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Baughman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Kv.
Geo. McAllster. Stanford, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank. Stanford, Ky.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

I-EDIUREES TABULATED.

ItSTAll work careful nnd complete. Samples of work
and eBtlmatee of expeuee furnisrjed by

A. L. WILSON,

At Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET.

San Frarciaoo, - - - California.

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire of 93 in 2:30 1,1*1, ami Five of
luem Belter than 2:20.

- AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Xtilw oori's Look for 1889 ."Vow Open at

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FULL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Marcs outside of our own.

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

H. L. A F, O. STOUT,

I>u!>u<)ue, lown.

Catalogues forwarded. ]j)i

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

I'ltlMIKN AMI STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - SanFrancieco-

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Hporli -
84 mail." Correspondence. Solicited.

334

*ghz %xtt&tx awtt jlptrriswatt.

Not. 17

-=IMPORTANT -:- SALE=-

OF

THOROUGHBRED -:- MARES.

Sold on account of being over-stockei'

A draft of Thirty-eight Heed from the Breeding Establishment of J. B- HAGGIN, Esq.

To take ptace at

RAILROAD STABLES, corner Turk and Steiner Streets, San Francisco, at 11 a. m., on

FRIDAY, November 23, 1888.

The following mares will be Bold. They have been stinted to Darebin, Sir Modred, Kyrle Daly, Hyder Ali, LongBeld, Warwick and Milner, and other stallions in service at Eancho del Pas

SISTER TO KUTH EYAN.
SOPHIE,
VIEGIE.
WILD EOSE.
YOUNG -FLUSH.
MAGGIE O.
KOSA BELLA FILLY.
MAEIN.
These mare'* are by snch sires as Virgil, King Alfonso, Dnke of Montrose, Norfolk, Lever, Catesby, Hnbbard, Joe Daniels, Shannon, Wheatley, Leinster, Bazaar, and others.
Catalogues will issue shortly, giving extended Pedigrees and full information.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

ANNIE LAUEIE.

LINA.

ASSYEIA.

MAGGIE O'NEIL.

CINDERELLA.

MAID OF STOCKDALE

ELIZA.

MEDEA.

GIPSEY.

REBECCA.

IRENE.

ROSA BELLA.

COMANCHE.

JOHANNA.

YOUNG GRECIAN BEND.

SANTA ROSA

BROOK.

URSULA.

ELZA.

VEDETTE.

FLORIS.

UKIAH.

ON A.

BILLOW.

AMARYLLIS.

•LORRAINE.

LINORA.

ASA.

CHARITY.

22 Montgomery Street.

ANNUAL FALL SALE'

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, ant

SHETLAND PONIES,
From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

PROPERTY OF J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ.,

To take plaoe

Tuesday, November 27, 1888, - - - - at 10 a. m.

At RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues will be issued immediately giving pedigrees, etc.

22 Montgomery Street. 109 KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE

DAIRY CATTLE

150 HEAD THOROUGHBRED
SHORT-HORNS,

AT

SAN MATEO FARM,

San Mateo, Property of

W. H. HOWARD, ESQ.,

At lO A. 51., on

TUESDAY, Dec. 11, '88

On the above date we will offer ISO head thorough-
bred registered Durham Cattle of the most approved
Dairy Btrains. This comprises the entire herd oE
thoroughbreds of Mr. W. H. Howard, of the San
Mateo Dairy Farm, iind were selected specially with
a view to iniproviDg and breeding up the grades used
for milch purpo es. To dairymen, this sale, there-
fore, offers special inducements, affording a rare op-
portunity to purchase desirable animals at moderate
cust. These cu'tle have the additional advantage of
being acclimated and accustomed to California
ranges.

San Mateo Dairy Farm is situated at San Mateo,
20 miles south of San Francisco, on Northern Dtvi
sionH. P. R. R,

Catalogues may he had upon application.

KILLIP & CO.. Auctioneers.

72 Mo itgoniery Street. 119

FOR SALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

Sired by the Old Morse and Raised

by Me.

One 1b Bay, dam by O. M . Fatcherj. He is nine years
old, never been trained, shows lnts of Bpeed, lias
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
Roadster Htallinn. Hid name is BAVWOOD black
legs, mane and tail, and free driver. Weighs 1,200
pounds; 10 liards high, and 1b a sound horse.

FLEETWOOD is eight vears old, dam by Young
America, in sorrel, looks like his sire, fine style and
lot* of action; close to 10 hands, and weighs 1.100
pounds. In perfect health; :; mi mar.e and tail. Ml
they want is work to make them trot butt r than 20,
as the \ htm bred rlghi. for speed and staying qualities
;nm h is liad the best of cure up to tin- present time.

Horses can be Bien at my Stable, corner THIRD
AND EMPIRE STREETS, SAN JOSE.

11C JE. S. StIITJH.

FOR SALE.

FAI.ROSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, 1887, sired
by Fallis (2.23) by Electioneer, dam Roseleaf, (full
sister to Shamrock 2-year-old, record 2.26 and half
sister to Ooldleaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2.16.)

ALSO

METRIC, b c, foaled March 10, 1887, sired by Fallis
(2.23) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yearling trial one-half mile in 1.1SJ and'since
showed*trials a two minute gait) by Young Tucfeaho
he by Fiaxiail. Price for both colts, if sold im-
mediately, Is $1 ,000.

My only reason for Belling at this low figure Is on
account of removal from, the State. For further
particulars, address

F. P. JLOWELX, 614 16 Til STREET,

Sacramento, Cal, 102

HAVE AEEIVED

Cljdesdale Stallions.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdales, Stallions and Mares. These
Animals are fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses are quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undei signed,

KILLIP & CO.,
Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street,

San Franci9CO.

First-class Livery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a tine Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stables in San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom aril a full line nf desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and is well-known throughout the Slate.

The Terms are liberal— ono-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

99

Grand Annual December Sale

OF

-:- THOROUGHBREDS -:■

At LEXINGTON, KY,

Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15,

MESSRS. B. G. BRUCE and p. c. KIDD.

Over ONE HUNDRED HEAD <.f high-class Horses, cons'Btiug of Yearli'-g*, Rac» Horses in trainim
Stallions, BroortmareB, etc., by snch well-known sires as Longfellow, Ten Brotek, Ktnc n«i, Kiup Alfo"B<
Hindoo, Billet, Falsetto. Glecelg, Prince Charlie, spendthrift, Kay on c'Or, Macduff, Blue EyeB, Whlenei
Onondaga, Harry U'Fallon, Hyaec All. Regent, Buckden, etc.

THE FLEETWOOD FARM STABLE will stll their entire lot of Yearlings ani Horses in training
and they also have lots from the Hears bo- rne tud, P.. J. Treacy, G. D. Wilson. C. G. Hlggius, W, S
Letcher, B. F. Pettit, H, Y. Keene, S. C. Lyne, J. Tl - <

For Catalognes address this Office, or

Morrissey, and others.

BRUCE A Kii)i>, Lexington, Ky.

1!

Don't Foil to Read the Following:

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carbolized Alkaline
LOTION,

Cures alter All other Remedies Have
Failed.

And Is recommended for Sprains, Soresi new and old
Bnils b Galls, Swellings, Scratches, Thrush, Grease
Heals, Curb, Khminiat am. IthtB no equal lor re-
storing Weak Knees and Ankles to llieir original
condition. Cow's Swelled Udder, Barbed Wire
Woiim'8, Mange. It'll. rtMn Diseases, etc. To those
wl O Want their Hursts to curry llotsv manes and tails
we recommend thla uotion as a wash to do the ttork
Ilinly ; also a valuable uddith n to the water In eleans-
lag .-'poiiRes, CIotlB, tie 'tis v.iluahle as an internal
remedy l or Coughs. Colic, Conger Hon or ("ever. You
reallvget HhK a Gallon of Remedy for $100, or Two
Gallons for i'.i iu. after being adulterate! as directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

116 California Street. S. F.,

Or ask your Drngglst for it. 115

CHIEIVs CARBOLCKYSTAL SHEEP U0

"Patented In Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP

A positive scab cure. A liquid, soluble li

cold water. It is abso titely n-ui-

pofsonous

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market

»ne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash

Price, $1.75 per gallon.

Special discounts and terms to agents and lare

Tonsumers. For samples and other information up

ply to

l.lMU; A llor<JI9, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St, San Francisco, Cal

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will beiglad,'to execute Commtslon
for the purchase ana shipment of pQdJgreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford*, Devon*,
ni'd Stud Sheep

From Mil- choicest Australian herds. He his alreuil
been favored by J li. Ilaggin, Km.,., with the purcha*

<.t the celebrated race horses sir MWnREtt am
DAREBIN, and references are kindly permitted t
that gentleman, as also to Major Ratubone.

C. iciU'ci: LOWE.

84 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wnl«\

1888

^foe 'greater and jlpircismatt.

335

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.

"We have for Private Sale selections of tbe follow*

ug Stock, procured from the best studs of Great

j.lt.Liii. America and Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOR HIGH-CLASS STDD PDItPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COAOHERS. TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

D0RHA5IS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES, "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, Jic.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITIONPOULTRY

Supplied lo win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOtK AGENTS,

106 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.
PeelstereO «'al>le Address "PEDIGREE."

'88

FAIELAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

Ami will *>e mailed to all applicants wlio send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.
THE F VIKI, UA CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
greeB, and prices of

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOFNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all ol my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty 1b made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AJKD FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding Higii-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wlfih to

add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fllliea tA

the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins Btrains of blood that have produced Speed witli

tlie Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, bighiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for V*e.
own driving, can be supplied at Kairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will he gelded , if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TTJ'E1 HATE1 T>T>Tf'"G1 DT A AT is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn. and the price ol every
iniJ UnHj-ritlL/Jj rJjilll animnl ler sale Ix printed Id llie eatnlosne. Pur
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to tbe descriptions given.

rime will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest Ironi
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
ralns leave and are due to arrive at
Sail Francisco.

From Oct- 15, 1888.

FOR SALE.

DORR-PHOEBE PUPPIES.

By Fred A. Taft's Gordon Setter Djrr, Bench
Show and Field Trial Winner and H. K. Silvie'e Eng-
lish Setter, Phoebe. Phcebe is by Count Harry
(Count Noble-Paula) out of Daisy W who had
the blood of Druid, Rob Roy, Pride of the Bor-
der. Castlowitz, True, Lewellyn Prince, Adams
Rock and Dora and other noted dogs.
Full pedigrees given. For particulars address,

FR£D. A. TAFT, Trncfcee, ftl.

Happy Medium (400).

Sire 3f more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them Maxey Cobb, 2:13£, tbe fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (37),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15-1; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,
2:19i, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $ 1 110 the season,
or§150 to insure a mare in foal.

Alfcto (7548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

..Calistoga and Napa....
..Has wards and Nilrs. .

Almont wilkes (7131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2d dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25k, etc.), by Mam-
bxino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at SoO tbe
season, or §80 by insurance.

Maxim us, (5195),

By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.

3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at

$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patchen; 26
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at S50 the season, or
$80 by insurance.

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•Sundays excepted.

. .lone via Livermore

...Knight's Landing

...Livermore and Pleasanton.
...Los Angeles, Doming, El...

Paso and East

...Los Angeles and Mojave ....

...Martinez

...Milton

. .Ogdenand Kast ..'.""..

. ..Ogdeu and East ..."

...Red Bluff via Marysvllle.

...Redding via Willows „

...Sacramento, via Benlcia

via Benicia..^...
via Livermore..
via Benlcia

" viaBenicia

" via Benlcia

....Sacramento River Steamers..
....San Jose..

Santa Barbara

tatocFTon via Livermore.. ....

via Martinez .,

SiBkiyon £ Portland

Santa Rosa

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FOXHOUND^ PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEEB DOG9.
Prlc S I O cacb. S. E. FISCHER, 2tl Sutter St. S. F.

Applications for nse of Stallions will be entered in tbe order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 3X0.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

I.OCAI. FEKRY TRAINS.

From San Francisco Dally.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

' Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.CV.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology Anatomy Pbys.o lo gj
and Histology. Tbe Williams' Prize, '84- 85 for high-
est works in professional examinations, and *«■ ?««-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 Ca' fornia Street
FITZGERALD A I'OMXH, Proprietors.
go Telephone No. 66-

I Alexander's Abdallah, 15,.
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

Q

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is o>

E-t CD

m to
H

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f Almont, 33

Sire of

HI trotters and 2

pacers in 2:30

list.

Sally^Anderson.

San Leand.ro, Cal.

| Hambletonian, 10.
..-[Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

LKaty Darling

fMambrino Chief, II.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

ru EAST OAKLAND— •6:00— 6:30— 7:00—7:30— 8:0U—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— 12-30
-1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:0(1
5:30—6:00 — 6:30—7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00-11:00—12:00

TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Same as "TO
KA.HT OAKLAND" until 6::i0 P.M., inclusivs. also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUIT VAJL,.E(via Alameda)— •9:30—7:00— *12:00

lO ALAMEUA- *6:0U— •6:30—7:00— •7:30-8:00 — *»:&y~
3:00-9:30— 10:00— tlO^O— 11:00— tll:30— 12:00— 112 :30—
1:00— tl:30— 2:00— t2:i0— 3:00— 3:iJJ— 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00—
5:30— 4i:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 3:00— 10:00— 11:00— 12:00.

TO BERKELEY and WEST UEREELKY-»6:00-
•6:30 — 7:00— *7:au— 8:00- •8.30—9:00— 9:30—10-00—
110:30—11:00— til: 30— 12:00— tl2:30-l:00-t 1:30— 2:00
12:30—3:00— 3:^0—4:00 — 4:30— 6:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—11:00—12:00.

To San Francisco Dally.

FKOM FRUIT VAUi (via East Oaklandj— 6:25— 6:55
—7:^—7:5o-8:2d—8:65—9:25—9:55—10:25—10:55-ll:25
11»5-12:25— 12:55— 1:25-1:5.5— 2:2.5— 2:55— 3:25—3:55
—4:25— 4:55— 5:26— 5:55— 6:26— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 9:53.

faUM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — "a:21— 6:61 —
{9:20— *3:2fl

FROM EAST OAKLAND— •5:30-6:00-6:30 — 7:00—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11 -J?V
1^:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:80—4^)0 —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00-9:00- 9:58—
10:58

PROM BROADWAF, OAEXAND-9 m uutes later

than from East Oakland.
•■ROM ALAMEDA— *o:30— 6 ;C0—*6: 30—7: 00 -•7:31—8:00
•b:a0— 9:00— 9:30— 10.00— ti0:30- 11:00 —111:30—12:00—
112:30—1:00— II :30— 2:00— j2:30— 3:L0— 3 :30— 4:00 —
1:30— 5:00— 5::i0— 6:00—6:30— 7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—
M:0 .
R, 'M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— "5:25
5:66— •e:26—t>:65— •7:25-7:56— •8:25— 8;65— 9:25— 9:55
— 110:25— 10:55- tH:25— 11:56— 112:25— 12:55— 11 :25—
1:55— 12:25— 2:55-3:26— 3:55— 1:'25— 4:55-5:25— 5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55-3:65—9:55—10:55.

I
LHortense.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f Hambletonian 10.

Messenger Duroc, 10C | Sire of 41 in 2:30 Hat.

Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also -|

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- ; Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
laine, yearling res. 2:31*. i dallab Chief,

Establishment.

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stud-|

Boob.) -| Maid of Monmouth,

L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
(Rysdyk's)

CKir^Elk ROUTE.

b'KOtt BAJN EKAJNClSCO— •7:15— 9:15— 11 uo—l Uj—

3:15—5:15.
*ROM OAKLAND- *6J6— 8:15— 10 05— 12:15— 2:15 —

4:15.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSatrtrdays excepted ; i>.undaye
only. ^Monday excepted.

atandard Time furnished by Lick Obbehvatqby

6 Manager.

T. H. GVODMAIV,

Gen. Pass. A Ttk. ArI.

Guy Miller..

Veterinary

DR. A- B. BUZAilD, M.E.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GKADOA.TED APRIL 22d, 1870.
lameness and Sorgery a Specialty.

Office and pharmacy

No. 11 Seventh Street,

Sun Kraneiseo. (Near Marked

Opon Day and ^'lgllt. Telephone, Ko. 3369. 79

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C. V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

tU Ridslinss Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 3»1 Natoma St

Beaidence, S66 Howaia St., San FrancUco.

O
P5
«1

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Hambletonian, 725
(Whipple'a)

j Martha TVash-
l^ ington

f

! Emblem j Tattler, 300 . .

I I

[Young Portia.

I Bolivar Mare .

I Burr's Washington.
Dam bv Abdallah, 1.

(Pilot, Jr., 12.
, j (Telamon.

(Telltale \Flea.

I Mambrino Chief, 11.
Porlia by Roebuck.

1883, for artotype and description.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1,

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - „ - Proprietor

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS,

It Uontgemery Street, San FrancLw.,

SPKCJAL ATTENTION PAID TO SATJIB OT

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Hill

Sell In All Cities and
the State.

Comities ol

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green,

Sacramento.

J, P. Sabgknt, Esq.,

Ssrgents.

Hon. L. J. Rose,

Los Angelas.

J. B.

Hon. J. D. Case

SaUnas.
Hon. John Boaea

C'Ol UBS.

Hon. A. Walrath
Nevada.

U9£N, Esq., San Francisco.

IMPROVED

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies
Breaking Carts.

Bohanon Carriage Co

Send for Catalogue.

03

Fine Repairing,

Reasonable PrlctB

1G1-I63 0gderi A**-,
., CHICAGO.

CHOICE OLD WHISKIES!

PURE AND UN ADULTER ATED

We offer for Bale on favorable terms to the Trade.

Bull,

catber tvoon-s iem:brated fine oi.i> whiskies

of tbe following brauda. Damely:

Cranston's Cabinet, Century, A. A. A.. Old Stock, Henry
Double B. and Monogram, Very Old and Choice.

Also, In cases of 1 doz. quart bottles eacb,
Brunswick «nl> (Pure OU Rye) and Ujiper Ten (Very Old and Choice).
kut ifnT-exrellence mirity and evenness of qnality the above are nnsnrpassoa by any whiskies I nnorted
tbe mily objection to 'b% made to them by the manipulating dealers being that they cannot he Improve

upon' DICKSON, DeWOLF & CO.,

SOLE AUENTN.

HAH rRAIW IStO. i AIIIOKMA

Represented at Sacramento by Kdwln P. drulth,
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At Son Jose by Biesars. Montgomery A Rea, Real
Estate Agents.

Being tbe oldest established firm In tbe live-stock
business *m this Coast, a d having conducted tan
important auction Bales in this 1 ne for the put
fifteen years, amounting to one half a million ft
dollars, we feel ]u titled inchilmlng ucequaled facili-
ties for disposing of live stocit ol *".<■:■> uedcilptlon,
either at auction or private Bale. Our Iter of corre.
spondents embraces every breeder and dealer ol pioni
Lnence upon tbe Pacific Coast. thU3 enabling ua to
give fnll publicity to animals placed wit i us lor Bale.
Private purchases and sales of live et"Ck of « 11
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and t>al*;s
made of land of every description. We areauthcr-
tsi.'ii to refer to the gentlemen whose names a<e
appended.
67 KIM. IP A <0.. 22 Montgomery Htre^t

mm

Business College, 24 Post St

San Francisco.

Tbe most popular school on tbe Coos!

P. HEALD President. 0.8. HALEY.

•WSend for ( Ircular,

336

^Ixe Ipt'sete nttrt gpovtsmxn.

Nov. 10

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEAD

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Lour Branch, Feb 14 and 15, 1888, The Park r won
•rstand third prizes, t. king $1,900 out of'the S1.5C0 cash prizes, heating sncb shooters as C. W. Budd, W.
O. urabani (England), Frank Rleintz, Fred Erb Jr., and many others. '-Hurrah for the United States,
DecauBethe first ami third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. y. Would.

AT SEATTLE, W. T„ June 9, 10 and 11, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a

AT THE WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and 1 est average during the five days-

AT CHAMBESLIN CARTRIDGE CO.'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, 0., Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won f900 out of the £1,200 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first prize in WORLD'SiCHAMPIONSHIP from snch shotsas
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stnbbs, Erb and others.

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

MfiW York Salesroom, 93 chambers St..

Merlclen, Conn.

CO

HORSE BOOTS, J33

PS

OS

RACING MATERIAL Cp

INLENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street. - - - - San Francisco.

SHORTEST m

AND .iiSIM:

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SPEEDT AND

HORSES
LIVE STOCK

ON

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San Francisco, Cal.

AGENT FOR

Toomey's Truss Axle Sulkies,

HARRING & CAMP'S RACE GOODS,

Dunbar's Hoof Ointment, Gombault's Caustic Balsam,

Dunbar's Colic Cure, The J. I. C. Bit

DR. DIXON'S CONDITION POWDERS

Largest Turf Goods House on the Coast.

PRICES REASONABLE

Send for talalosne.

L. C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

? °

L. C. SMITH.

Manufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
4. Demonstration of the Shooting: Qualities of the "L. C. Smith" Gun.

Ab Priz Win nerB we chal:eng3 any other make of Gun to m.ke n showing like the following:

L. C. SMITH GUN WON

I First Money in 00, 80, 70 and 61 Classes in Chamrerlin Cartridge Co. Tournament, Cleve'and Ohio in 1SS7

] First Moor y inyo, so ami i:o Classes in Chamberlirj Cartridge Co. Tournament in Cleveland Ohio inlSffl

, Tae Diamond Championship Trophy in 'JO Class In 1887, on by C. w. Budd.

I rhe Diamond Championship Trophy in 01 Class in 1SS nonbv II. MoMurchy.

j Nearly two-thirds of the ftioOi cash prizes. Total amount Riven for both years.

! Toe Diamond C ampionshiD Badge for the United ^tates on Live Birds, by C. \V, Bitdd

The American Field Championship Cap, hy L. S. Carter.

State Championship Badges won in many States.

Woodin & Little,

509 & 51 1 MARKET ST., S. P.

Manufacturers and Dialers in all kinds of

Challenge Doabk -Acting Force Pump.
Arranged with Povn
where it is not

Allliouae Wind Mill.

SSSSSF* Cistern, Well & Force Pumps,

Adapted for every kind of requirement for both Huml
Windmill and Power use

Railroad Pumps, Steam-
boat Pnmps, Mine Pomps,
Windmill Pomps, Rotary,.
Pnmps, Fire Engines, Hy-
draulic Rams, Hose, Gar-

[den Tools and Pump

' Materials. Wine and Spray
Pumps a specialty. Also
Importers of Pipe, Pipe Fit-
tings, Brass GoodB, Hose,
Lawn Mowers and Lawn
Goods.

X-;t Send for Special Catalo-
gue mulled fiee upon Applica-
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6 Star SnCtlnn and Force Pump

"^m^^^^mS^s^0s^^

vol. xni. No 21.

No. 313 BUSH iTKEET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1888.

San Brancisco Speed Drive.

From the "Examiner."
CaliforDia has more good road horses to the population
than any other country in the world, and San Francisco eats
op more good road horses than any city in the world. It is
not meant to imply that the city's population has the Paris-
ian's taste for equine steaks and roasts, bat that horses do
not last long on the murderous roads that are mapped out for
pleasure drives. The Park and Presidio are the two bits of
territory on the peninsula that boast of smooth drives, and
either will insure magnified joints in a single season of lively
driving. The red rock used for a top dressing in the Park
pulverizes easily, and then packs to the consistency of the
steel plates in the Charleston or the bed of a billiard table.
Such a road is fair of aspect, a*nd no better conld be devised
for jogging horses over. But the admirer and owner of a
good horse likes to know how fast that horse can travel "in
company," and therefore is not satisfied witb a jog. The
Park rules of speed put the time at ten miles an nour, and
they are well oueyed by every true horseman, and by nearly
everybody, in fact, exctpt inexperienced drivers and drunken
men. The reason is that the roads are murderous if fast
work is done over them.

Any stableman in the city can trathfully tell why so large
a proportion of the horses of San Francisco are afflicted with
knotty joints, splints, cracked hoofs, spavins, stiffness and
other crippling ailments. Ask of them, and the answer will
come without an instant's hesitation that the castiron roads
of the Park are responsible. The character of the roads is a
better guardian against infractions of the law than officer
Thompson and his riata and assistants, and that is the rea-
son why a speed road has been built from Strawberry Ridge
to [the water tank. It is about nearing completion now, and
a few weeks at the furthest, if all goes well, will see a straight-
way mile of road of approved construction, whereon owners
of good horses can test their speed without infraction of the
law, danger of interfering with more quiet drivers, or chance
of doing their animals irreparable injury.

The accomplibhmeut of the work has been a long straggle
of a year and a half for a very lew persistent, pushing citi-
zens, but thanks to their indefatigable energy and the
natural generosity of the San Francisco admirers of good
horses, it is alt but an accomplished fact. A few hundred
are all that are lacking of the sum that the project required,
and there is little danger of the amount not being collected,
although at several periods the contractor came near pulling
np his plant and relinquishing the work because of the
temporary failure of the subscribers to answer his Pine-street
cry of "More mud."

Hiram B. Cook, Secretary of the committee having the
matter in charge, and an interested Examiner reporter drove
out on a tour of inspection yesterday, with the idea of ascer-
taining what delay the storm might cause. Instead of find-
ing the Superintendent in the dumps, however, he was in
the best of humor, and explained by stating that after a day
or two of drying out the laid portion of the track would be
in tine condition for rolling. No estimate was given of the
time that would be necessary for completion, but undoubt-
edly there will be no speed track open to the public until the
money for every inch of it has been subscribed and paid up.
The track is built on race-coarse plans, with a six-inch top
dressing of clay, and, as far as can be judged from present
appearances, is a first-class job. There is a queer optical
illasion about it that disappoints the prospective patrons of
it as they look down the stretch from Strawberry Eidge, its
eastern point of commencement. It seems as though there
is very little of level stretch in the mile, or that a hill is to
be surmounted three-quarters of the way to the finish,
while ]ust to the eastward it appears that there ib a con-
siderable hollow.

That this is an optical delusion is apparent by the engi-
neer's figures, verified by repeated surveys.

The history of the track is an interesting one. Several
previous attempts have been made to obtain something of the
sort, bat through lack of energy all fell to the ground. This
made the task of the gentlemen to whom the consummation
of the present enterprise is due doubly difficult. On two
previous occasions more or less money has been subscribed
and paid down, and after failure to complete a sufficient sum
the innds in baud have been spent on the park without the
dfsired benefits accruing to the donors. For this reason con-
tributors were somewhat shy, and it was only when the can-
vassers for funds inserted a clause in the subscription blanks
to the <ff ct that no payments should be asked for until the
total aiuonnt nectssary was subscribed that purse-strings
were loosened.

On the evening of tne 8th of June, 18S7, a number of gen-
tlemen met at the Palace Hotel, in response to an invitation
of the Park Commissioners, to discuss the advisability of a

speed track. R. P. Hammond Jr.. President of the commis-
sion, briefly stated the object of the meeting, and a citizens'
committee was at once organized, with Charles "Webb Howard
as Chairman and H. B. Cook as Secretary.

At this meeting the committee made its big and, virtually,
its only mistake. All through the meeting the new drive was
spoken of as "a track," instead of as "a speed road," which
would have been the proper designation. The word track
immediately roused visions of poul-selling, a grand-stand,
gambling, drinkiDg bars, stop watches, breakneck driving and
a score of kindred attendants upon California racing, in the
minds of a number of truly good, but not over well-informed
citizens, and a combative elemeDt waB organized at once.

The Silurians who feared that their pockets might be tap-
ped, seized upon the excuse, impressed a conple of papers of
their class into the fight and waged a lively battle against the
proposed improvement. A picture of probable demoraliza-
tion of the rising generation was drawn, touched up, colored
and spread abroad on an average of once a week, and not
satisfied with this, the prospective patrons of the drive were
pictured as gamblers, robbers and thieves, seeking to sport at
the expense of the public.

A vain effort was made to stem the tide, but the reporters
had all used the word track in reporting the meeting, and
track it must be, and a racetrack at that.

The war was very warm, but the euergy of the projectors
and the common sense of the public triumphed in the end,
and a road whereon horses can be exercised without injury
is now virtually within the grasp of the horse-loving public.
Bat to return to the history: Mr. Hammond submitted a
rough idea of what the Park Commissioners would aid in
accomplishing, and a committee was appointed to report a
desirable style of road, location and general details.

The Park Commissioners gave the committee the use of
their office and stated that ex-Commissiouer Pixley had a
subscription list of §8,000 for such a road.

"That was a good starter for you," remarked the reporter
to Mr. Cook when the latter had reached this point in his
narrative.

"Well, yes," replied the Secretary, doubtfully scratching
his bead; "or rather it would have been had it ever material-
ized. We've been hunting for a year and a half, and have
never found it yet. It is always in the bands of somebody
besides the man we interview on the subject, and I am afraid
it always will be.:'

Three days later the sub-committee met in the Park lodge,
when there were present Mr. Howard, Mr. Cook, Commis-
sioner Austin, Engineer W. H. Hall, Millen Griffith, W.
S. Hobart, F. M. Pisley and W. W. Stow.

Mr. Hall had made some previous inspection, and explained
the various possible sites suggested.

Surveys were ordered of all the sites submitted, and these
surveys were plotted and submitted to the next meeting of
the committee on the 11th of August. The committee not
only discussed the 6ites at length, but tramped over them,
and on the 29th of the same month adopted the present site
and began to look for bids.

At the meeting on September 5th affairs began to assume a
buBiness-like aspect. It was reported that §30,000 would be
required. Alvinza Hayward was elected Treasurer, and a
committee of seventeen were appointed to solicit subscrip-
tions. As usual with such large committees, nearly all turned
in their own and one or two additional subscriptions, and
then left tbeir brethren to do the rest. The report was not
promising, and the committee turned its work over to Mr.
Cook. He started in the day before Thanksgiving Day and
and had $15,000 on his books at the end of a week.

The subscription blanks got np by Mr. Cook contained the
proviso of no payment prior to the total amount being sub-
scribed, referred to above, aod were as follows:

Chas. Webb Howard, President .

A. Hayward, Treasurer.
San Francisco, , 1887.

H. B. Cook, Secretary of Speed Drive Association— My
Dear Sir: I I ereby agree to give dollars toward the con-
struction of a speed drive in the Park; provided the sum of
thirty thousand dollars in the aggregate Bhall be subscribed
therefor, prior to the commencement of the work. Very
truly yours, ■

The corresponding stubs contained a receipt to Mr. Cook
from Treasurer Hayward, and thus effectually checked any
possibility of the cash and subscriptions not balancing when
collecting began, except, of course, should subscribers fail to
make good their promise, but the character of the subscribers
precluded this io every instance. Two dozen of these hookB
were put in circulation, and in thirty days the subscription
was so near completed that a meeting was called on December
29th, when Mr. Cook made his report and a committee was
appointed to supervise the carrying out of the work, consist-

ing of I. C. Talbot. W. W. Stow, H. B. Cook, Albert Gallatin
and C. W. Howard.

Messrs. Hobart, Griffith and Howard were made an Audit-
ing Committee, and Messrs. Talbot and Cook authorized to
collect the subscriptions.

The latter two gentlemen are still at their thankless task,
but with prospects of securing nearly every dollar sub-
scribed. Both have nn additional gray hair or two, how-
ever, and it is doubtful if they could be induced to embark
in a similar task again in view of tbeir acquired experience.

Many who did not hesitate an instant to put down their
names drew back in hesitation when the coin was asked for,
and complained by way of excuse. Any number of them
were able to teach the engineer who la d out the road his
business, and the committee (in the opinion of these gentle-
men) could bave found at least a score of better sites in the
Park.

The optical delusion referred to above formed an oft-re-
peated excuse.

The road they said, was surely up hill and down dale and
not tit to drive over, the engineer's survey and tlie certified
grade to the contrary notwithstanding. But in the end they
all paid, or all that have been asked to do so, and the others
presumably will.

From the middle of May, when work was begun, it has
been a neck and neck race between the collectors and the
contractor. The latter is not a sordid individual, but he has
an eminently proper and correct idea that a subscription job
should be paid for cash on the nail. In his opinion, if he
rushed the track through and some of the subscribers
"lacked up, " it might be that they never would pay. Conse-
quently the collectors had to raise money enough each week
to pay for each week's work, and several times it has been a
dead heat. Bat Messrs. Talbot and Cook, with the aid of C.
S. Crittenden, always came out a dollar or two ahead, and
the work has gone on unceasingly nearly to completion. Of
the subscribers but few remain who have not paid up, and
they would aid the work by doing so at once. The collectors
have other demands on their time and cannot individually
see every one.

Then, after all subscriptions are paid, the committee will
still lack some hundreds of dollars of being able to turn their
work over to the public in the iiDJshed form they desire.
The speed road is now in a critical condition. It is an ac-
complished fact, but whether it will be perfection or a crude
job depends on the ability of the committee lo spend a little
money for the finishing touches. The list of subscribers so
far only foots up 230, and there are certainly many times
more horse lovers than that in San Francisco. If every sub-
scriber will make an effort to obtain another, money will be
had in abundance to make the road a credit to the Park and
the projectors. There are undoubtedly plenty of gentlemen
who would have subscribed if called upon, but the collectors
cannot hunt them up, and to such it is hinted that checks or
coin for any amount from $25 upward will be applied to the
road if sent to Mr. Cook at the Auditor's office, New City
Hall. An appointment with Mr. Cook will answer the same
purpose.

The site is the best of the entire number suggested, and is
specially well selected for the furtherace of the plan to build
an overlooking drive for the convenience of family carriages,
and those who may deBire to observe the flying trotters with-
out mingling with them.

The subscription list is remarkably small in the number
of individuals for the aggregate sum raised, and speaks well
for the liberality of the gentlemen who have taken an interest
in the road.

The list is headed by Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker,
W. S. Hobart, Alvinza Hayward and Col. J. Mervyn Dona-
hue, with subscriptions of $1,000 each.

Thpn comes a generous list of $500 subscribers as follows:
W. W. Stow, S. H. Seymour. A. B. Spreckels, J. McM.
Shatter, Edward Barron. C. W. S., Jesse S. Potter, A. Sutro,
James G. F»-ir, The Palace Hotel, Huntington, Hopkins &
Co,C. F. Fargo, Millen Griffith, William Dnnphy, C. S.
Crittenden, William Bridge, Alex. McCord & Co., William H.
and F. C. Talbot.

M. H. de Young gave 5400, Henry Price S300 and James
V. Coleman $300.

The list of $250 subscribers is as follows: G. A. Pope, John
D. Spreckles, J. C. Johnson & Co., Weiland's Brewery, Main
& Winchester, Holbrook, Merril & Stetson, Colonel C. F.
Crocker, William Crocker, A. P. Hotaling, Dunham, Carn-
gan &Co., Wilmerding, Kellogg vfc Co., F. C. Kentfield, H.
Morgan Hill, W. S. Blair, J. Macdonough, W. H. Dimond,
I. W. B. Bradbury.

C. H. Kingsley and Easton & Eldridge gave $200 each.
Farnsworth &. Boggles and Frank Bros. $150 each.

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Nov. 24

The list of $100 subscribers is as follows: J. C. Humphreys,
F W. Lawler, C. F. A. Talbot, E. H. Miller, Jr., Charles
Webb Howard, Waterhouse & Lester, Sroufe & McCrum, C.
A Spreckles, Haas Bros., Ehram & Co., Lilienthal & Co.,
Union Iron Works, L. L. Baker, K. M. Hamilton, Henry
Sanlein, O. F. Wiliey, W. H. Taylor, H. S. Crocker 4c Co.,
J Henley Smith, J. O'Kane, Peter Cricbtou, P. F. Nolan, J.
D Phelan H. H. Kohler, W.D. Valentine, T. J. Chadbourne,
A.' S. Tub'bs, W. S. Newall, G. W. Gibbs & Co., A. Mau &
Co., J. Powning, C. L. Launieister, Neusiadter Bros., Ira
Pierce Louis Stern, J. I. Sabin, Adam Grant, George A.
Newhall, H. C. Smith, H. Dutard, K. B. "Woodward, Crane,
Hastings & Co.. Dairy Melone, T. J. Crowley, F. C. Z., J.
A. UcKerron, T. J. Cluuie, James R. Dickie, Moses Hopkins,
Studebaker Bros.. John A. Goldsmith, Edward Fay, Clark
"W. Crocker, C. A. Warren, A, "W. Sisson, Killip & Co. and
C. A. Backlev.

The list of 550 subscribers is as follows: Henry Schwartz,
H L "White. W. a. Wieland, Home <fc Chipman, Dodge,
Sweeney & Co., Getz Bros. & Co., N. Van Bergin, Thomas
Lundy, Le Count Bros., F. S. Chadbourne, J. B. Davis, R.
Hughes, Lyman C. Park, John L. K>ster, T. C. Grant^E.
F Preetou Wempe Bros.. Levi Strauss, J. J. Mack & Co.,
John R. Sayers, C. E. Whitney, R. H. Pease, D. Callahan,
G. M. Josselyn, A. "Warner, M. Schweitzer, C. S. Moses, R.
Mandelbanm, L. B. Parrott, F. F. Moulton, J. Sohweitzer,
"W. P. Wilshire, C. J. Hendry, Thomas Jennings, H. A. Ros-
enbaum, Irwin Ayres, S. L. Golstein, John Nolan, Sachs
Bros. & Co., Joseph Spanier, A. C. Dietz, J. Pierce, E. V.
Hathaway, M. J. Burke, Charles A. Hug, L. E. Clawson. W.
R. S., G. Valensin. D. W. Earl, M. Heller, Maurice Hoeflich,
Mose Gnust, Hughes & Faley, George Bates, Swain Brothers,
H. M. Levy, R. P. Ashe and Griffith Coit.

The $25 subscription list runs as follows: E. Ran6ome &
Co., Margetson <te Street, H. Levy & Co., Levison Bros., H.
"W. Gray, James P. Kerr, John Keogh, Jack Hallinan, O. T.
Sewell, W. F. Man, J. Scern, A. L. Whitney, John W. Mors-
head, Thomas Pollard, A. "W. Fink, J. C. Nulan, J. K. C.
Hobb^ George K. Porter, Tatnm & Bowen, J. B. Chase, C.
T. Saunders, M. O'Day, H. E. Botuin, D. Cutter, McNab &
Smith, L. Michaels, Charles Matthews. George H. Douglass,
T. B. Broderick, H. H. Lynch, S. "W. Fuller, C. B. Stone, A.
W. Soboll. Peter Dorcy, C. J. Paddock, William Lambert, J.
J. Moore, R. W. Brown, P. Gillogley, J. J. Nichols, Harris
& Jones, E. A. SheDard, Gates & Co., Joyce & Orndorff, A.
M. Jewell, Kline & Co., D. T. Murphy. D. Gbiradelli & Co.,
C. A. Klinkner, W. A. Fredericks, O. D. Sherman, A. Hy-
nard & Son, S. Claybuigh, George A. Kohu, James H. Gates,
T. J. Walkington, J" Schleicher, H. H. Creighton, T.R. Hor-
ton, William Nelson, Meuzies & Bingham, A. D. Dugan,
"Cash" Mahouey, M. Steiner, C. A. Grow, B. J. Cassin and
J. W. Taylor. _

The Starting: Judge-

Fidelif, describing in the current number of Wallace's
Monthly, the recent meeting at Mybtic Park, Boston, justly
commends the excellent judging of Mr. George Hicks, of
Beacon Park, and goes on to make some pertinent criticisms
on the methods of a so-called judge at a less prominent place.
We copy a portion of the article:

We ought not to turn away from it without recognizing
the thorough business way in which everything was done,
even to the caring of the horses and carriages of visitors.
The judging, one of the most important features in any such
meeting, waB excellent, especially that of Mr. George Hicks,
the lessee of Beacon Park. The promptitude and impartiality
shown by Mr. Hicks, the readiness with which he saw whether
a good send-off would be possible before the horses had
reached the wire, the way in which he saved the horse from
unnecessary fatigue, the delicate regard he manifestly had for
what was due to the public who came there to be enter-
tained, were deserving of nil praise. If Associations would
engage aB starting judge such a man as Mr. Hicks, they
would have in the judges' stand a gentleman as well as a
man who undei stands his business. We could not help con-
trasting the ways in which the starting judge aetod at Mystic
Park with what occured in a race at Brockton Fair, where
between twenty aod thirty thousand people had an opportu-
nity to be entertained — let us rather say insulted — by an
exhibition of scoring such as is rarely seen even on the
degenerate trotting iur:. A field of only five horses were
Bcored twenty-eight times. An experienced trackman said that
there were ten times out of the twenty-eight when a fairly
good start could have been made. It was evident to every
one but the judges that there was a combination to weary out
a tine young horse, who could not be beaten fairly. Fines
were formally threatened, but not one imposed. Surely such
an insult to the public and such inhumanity deserve the
most indignaDt castigation that even the pen of a Wallace
could give them. Why should not the Society for the Pre-
vention of Crnelty to Animals have a qualified official at such
meetings? There is no plea oi justification possible in a case
like that at Brockton,

Any Judge calling a race at 1 o'clock, and keeping it on the
whole of the afternoon, and then having to postpone it be-
cause darkness is coming on, must be either a most incom-
petent or a moBt culpable man. At this Brockton Fair,
where the public and not anyone else is supposed to be en-
titled to first consideration, the thieving devices adopted
elsewhere, where the public is a secondary consideration,
and the pool-box primary, ought to be characterized by such
language as aloDe fits them. A few days later, at Beacon
Park, Mr. Hicks, to whom we have made complimentary
reference already, started crowded fields of horses in ten to
fifteen minutes. The scoring at Brockton Fair in the race
specified, in the second heat alone, took more than three-
quarters of an hour (by the watch) of the time of over twenty
thousand people. If all respectable men would refuse to
enter hurses when any Starling Judge was to be in the stand
who had been capable of such inhumanity — insisting on the
names of the intended Judges being published when meetings
were announced — something might be done to correct so
gross an indecency. Ullimately the characteristic horse of
America must be rescued from the piratical hands of his
enemies, or the great puclic, whoee aversion means failure,
whose patronage means success, will aesociate him with in-
humanity and fraud. If the day would ever arrive when
any man of honesty aDd integrity is tainted by association
wiih what ought to be a reputablonational outdoor entertain-
ment, of whst value will your breeding farms be? In the
last resort, everything is made or ruined by the character of
the men who have it in hand.

A Brooklyn man intends to start a goat farm, which he
thinks will bring him S10.S0 per day. He will slock it with
seventy-five goats, and as the ordinary goat will give three
pints of milk a pav. he calculates upon ninety quarts per
duy at 12 to 15 cents a quart.

Luxury in Carriages.

Can a builder, or even an expert, stand on Broadway and
name the different styles of vehicles that pass within an hour ?
It is very doubtful, for their name would be legion, and it is
dollars to doughnute that even the people who are riding in
them cannot tell what kind they are. The improvement that
has been made in the construction of all kinds and classes of
vehicles during the past twenty or thirty years is something
wonderful, and if our grandfathers could see us riding
through the park in carriages upholstered fit forioyalty, with
vertical steel plates and rubber tires, they would no doubt
throw up their hands in dismay and claim that the luxurious
habits of this generation would be the downfall and ruination
of the American republic.

The rapid improvement in pleasure carriages is due princi-
pally to a Massachusetts mechanic, who is now dead. When
the Governor elect of Massachusetts went to Boston in 1310
to be inaugurated he rode in a one-horse wagon of the most
primitive construction, and with only apologies for springs.
Among the crowd that welcomed him was a meohanic who
had never attracted any particular attention from his neigh-
bors. That the Governor of a State like Massachusetts
should be compelled to make his entree to his capital in a
wagon that, from its refusal to give, left him in a rather
dilapidated condition, did not at all correspond with his idea
of the fitness of things. He immediately commenced to
experiment, and in the course of a few years had succeeded
in turning out a vehicle that waB considered a marvel of ele-
gance and comfort. He continued to reside Id Massachusetts
until he had acquired a reputation, and then moved to New
York, where he, or rather the firm established by him, has
been ever since.

Although the best vehicles in the world are made in this
country, still some of the materials are imported. The cloth
that is used in first class carriages all comes from the west of
England. Its superiority lies in the fact that no matter how
long it is used it will retain its color, and will never acquire
that white look that is so common in cheaper grades. A
great many people ihink that this excellence is due to the
better quality of the dyes used and purer water, but such is
not the case. The whole secret lies in the fact that in Eng-
land, where labor and money are cheap, the cloth is sub-
jected to a bleaching procet-s that extends over a period of
lwo years, and consequently every particle of oil is obliter-
ated. In that condition the dye has a chance to get a firm
hold, and the consequence is that the cloth never fades. We
have in this country just as good cloth, just as good dye,
just as good water and juat as good workmen, but we have
not the time, and consequently our cloth soon acquires a
white and sniny appearance that is far from desirable. An-
other innovation that has entered prominently into the man-
ufacture of pleasure carriages within the last year or two is
rubber tires. About the first of the kind that were ever
seen in thiB country were on the drosky of the Secretary of
the Russian Legation in Washington. They created quite a
furore among the carriage manufacturers, and attempts were
immediately made to duplicate them. However, the right
quality of rubber was not obtainable here, and for the time
the attempt was given up. A prominent firm had so many
calls from the ultra fashionable people for them, that they
sent an agent to Europe to make investigations. He was
successful, and it is a common sight to see carriages on rub-
ber tires rolling through the park. The tires are a composi-
tion of steel and rubber, and while they have the toughness
and durability of the former, they also possess the elasticity
of the latter. They do away with all rattling of panels, and
the comfort which they afford is rapidly bringing them into
favor.

Good light road wagons that weigh from 130 to 150 pounds,
with tops, are being made and sold in great numbers this
year. They have the vertical Bteel plate in the rear axle that
prevents SDreading of the wheels, and consequently adds from
two to three seconds to horse's speed. As the interest in the
trotters increases, the demand for the wagons grow larger.
The price ranges all the way from §400 to $475, according to
the house they are bought from, some of the more prominent
firms adding the extra $75 lor their names.

Dog carls— those vehicles that were the delight of the gilded
youth of both sexes — are slowly but surely losing their hold.
Still they have quite a number of admirerB, and with their
high seats and brilliantly decorated bodieB and wheels, are
seen on the fashionable drives quite frequently. As forprice,
there is no limit to it, one being obtainable anywhere from
$350 up. About $450, though, will purchase a very nice
one. A man who wishes his wife to make a suitable carriage
appearance must have plenty of money, and be willing to
spend it. For the opera receptions, balls and shopping a
brougham is the correct thing. It must be made of the finest
materials throughout and riitted with onyx and silver. Such
a vehicle would cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. Then,
for park driving, he would have to go into his pocket to the
extent of another $1,000 or so for a victoria or landau.
These last are models of the carriage bnilder'B art, and are
the result of study and experiment. Then there are T carts,
surreys, phaetons, buggies, cabs, coaches, omnibuses and a
number of other kinds, some one of which is indispensable
to a fashionable person's stable. They are all models of
comfort, elegance, luxury and beauty, and instead of being
rattled and jolted over the ground in springlesa, oDe horse
wagons like our ancestors, we are enable to glide along seated
on upholstered cushions of the finest quality, provided we
have the money to pay for it all. —Sportiug World.

Wild Horse of the Plains.

So much has been written of the horse of the plains,
which, foaled upon the dew-kissed grass of the prairie, has
never known a halter or a touch of a man's hand, that de-
scriptive reference to their fleetness, warinesB and oftentimes
their graceful beauty, particlarly among the stallioDs, wonld
at this day lack interest. But oue curious fact is known to
but few aside from those who have followed them for
hundreds of mileB and studied their habits closely. If there
are enough in a band these animals group by thirteens.
With every stallion there are twelve mares. What becomes
of the weaker males whom the stronger fight away— whether
they bide their time to get the quota of females or, in the des-
pondency of equine bachelorhood, go off alone and starve
themselves— is not known. The matrimonial regulations of
the wild horse, however this may be, allow to each male
twelve consorts, and, the remarkable feature ip, no more.
They draw the line at an even dozen. Even when the bands
that roamed these great plains, then tenantless except by
other wild creatures, numbered in the hundreds and more
than a thousand this peculiar division into families was
plainly noticeable. They kept a ltttle apart and never
voluutarily mingled.— Colorado Cor. Ch'cago Tribune.

Glanders.

Farmers who travel the Sacramento lower roads have re-
cently seen glandered horses in the highway after night, and
it was reported to the Board of Supervisors that the animals
had strayed from one of Barnhart's ranches, where there
were several sick and dying horses.

The threat was made that unless the Supervisors took
prompt action in the matter to prevent the spread of the
dreaded disease, owners of stock would take the law in their
own hands and remove all the diseased animals. The dis-
covery created considerable excitement among farmers living
in that section of the country, and the Supervisors employed
#Dr. Orvis to examine into the matter.

On Thursday last the veterinary surgeon, accompanied by
County Clerk Yolland, visited the Dr, Dayton ranch on the
Woodbridge road about ten miles from this city where it was
that sick horses were being pastured. The ranch is owned
by Henry Barnhart and is farmed by a mau named Harris.
The inspectors found several very bad cases of glanders at
the ranch. Four animals had died with the disease and
three were yet alive but were in a dangerous condition. The
visitors asked what had been done with the carcasBes of the
dead animals and the answer was returned that the bodies
had been burned.

Messrs. Orvis and Tolland went out into the field where
one of the carcasses was being devoured by hogs and chickens
and found that an attempt had been made to burn the
animal, but without success. Hogs had been feasting on tho
meat for several days. The only person found on the ranch
wsb ordered to build a fire over the rotten carcass at once or
trouble would follow. No time was lost in hauling Btraw out
into the field to make the necessary fire.

The three animals that were alive were carefully examined
and it was settled beyond dispute tnat the disease was glan-
ders in its worst form. The head of one of the animals was
a mass of rottenness, and yet the dumb brute was permitted
to live and suffer and spread the fatal disease among stock
on adjoining ranches. A mule was found to be in a very bad
condition, yet the ranch hand said the animal would be
worked next week.

In talking with the Inspector, the sole occupant of the
ranch said some sick horses had been sent up from San
Francisco to pasture on the Barnhart ranch, but Mr. Barn-
hart had written to the owners to take them away. The
rancher declared that the disease was not glanders.

"If the Supervisors do not take prompt action in this mat-
ter," said a prominent stock raiser, "I shall shoot eve,ty sick
horse on the Dayton place. It is an outrage to permit glan-
dered horses to live, and the law requires the owners to kill
them at once."

"It has been claimed that there are no cases of glanders in
this county," remarked Mr. Yolland, "but I know to the con-
trary. I know that the cases Dr. Orvis and I saw on the
Dayton ranch are l landers in a malignant form. Besides the
danger of great destruction of stock there is also danger to
human beings. It is known that men have taken the disease
and that they have died from it. There are well authenti-
cated cases of the sort, one being a San Jose case.

"My stock are all well, so far as I know," continued the
County Cbrk, "but I am afraid of contagion from the ani-
mals on the Dayton place. I shall use every precaution to
protect my stock, but if any of my horses are taken sick they
shall be killed and buried at once. A man who would not
protect his neighbors from glanders ought to be hanged."

Glanders in man or beast is necessarily fattl. The disease
is very contagious, and stock will take the poison in eating
over a pasture that has been fed on by diseased animals. The
poison is frequently communicated in drinkiog from watei-
trougha which bavu been visited by infected stock.

A popular authority ou diseases of the hoisesays: "Gland-
ers is alike fruitful of evil to man and beast, and is generally
considered incurable. A horse may have latent glanders for
years and work well, the disease being during this time as con-
tagious as in its developed state.

"Cause. The cause is somewhat varied in different cases,
and may be attributed to tilth, starvation or to debilitating
diseases, as lung fever, catarrh or any disease capable of gen-
erating pus, which, being absorbed into the circulation,
forms a ferment within the blood.

"Symptoms — The membrane iining the nostrils assumes a
leaden or purple color, accompanied by a thin, acrid, trans-
parent and odorless discharge. This is the first stage, dur-
ing which the general health does not suffer, and the horse may
do his ordinary work. Tho discharge grows thicker, and
sinks when placed in water. The membrane lining the nos-
trils will be found to have sores, ragged and depressed at the
top, with varicose veins leading to them from all sides. The
appetite fails, and the horse assumes an emaciattd and dull
appearance. He will be hide-bound, and his legs swell dur-
ing the day, and the swelling goes down at night. The ul-
ceration of the nose is very bad, and the sores spread into
his throat; the body also is sometimes afflicted with sores.
The horse ultimately dies in a wasted condition.

Snow-Shoes for Horses.

[Pl.iuiaa National.]

Snow-shoes have been worn for yeais by horses on the Or-
oville and Quincy mail route during the winter months. It
would be impossible for them to travel over the deep snows
without their aid. \ horee that is accustomed to wearing
them will travel five and six miles an hour, where it would
be impossible to go that distance in a week without them.
The shoes are made of thin steel plate, about nine by eleven
inches, fastened on the hoofs with clamps. The horses arc
shod with long heel corks which go through the snow-shoes,
and prevent their slipping, going up and down hill.

Starting by the flag has an ancient hisfory, going back to
the time of the Komau era. Suetonius mtntioun that the
Emperor Doruitiau presented as manv as cue hnndred races
or matches in a day — (he bookmakers of the perioi must have
got very tired of offering to tuke 2 to 1 — and the horses were
started by mappa (a napkin) which was hung out at the
prrotor'a tent or from the president's seat. Nero, when Bit-
ting at dinner on one occasion, did not seem inclined to go
on with the horse raciDg, and the people began to clamor that
th6 sports might begin. The Emporor threw his white nap-
kin out of the window as a token of the wish to grant their
request, aDd the white napkin was carried ou the occasion on
a spear, and lowered as a signal for the start. This was the
real birth of the starter's flag. The jockeys' colors, too, were
used by the Romans as they are now. Green was a favorite
hue in ihe time of C.dieula aod Nero. Suetonius mentions
the Dotiau iufroduced among the prevailing colors yellow
and purple. The Romacs raced not only hofses, but asses
(larger and better, of course, thaD are bred in England gener-
ally), ostrich's, elephants nn'l earned.

1888

%\xt gfrjejefc and jiptfrfswati.

339

L. E. Meyers on Australian Racine:.
Mr. Lon Meyers whose recent visit to the Pacific Coast and
Australia will be recalled with pleasure by those who became
acquainted with the gentleman, has been writing to the
Sporting World about racing in the Colonies, and bis notes
are of sufficient interest to justify republication. He savs:
Since my return from Australia, the question that has
greeted me oftener than any other i6, "flow's racing out
there?" In fact, all of my horsey acquaintances have piled
me with questions about the standard of Australian horses,
the system of betting ia vogue oat there and the nature of
the Australian race tracks, etc. Now, as I get tired of telling
the same story over and over again, I think it a good plan to
give my opinion in print, and I know of no better medium
than the columns of the Sporting World, whose first copy
contained an article from my pen. To answer the first ques-
tion:

How's racing ont there? I can answer with one word, viz:
great. It may not be known to the general reader that in
the whole of Australaisa there are not more than 4,000,000
inhabitants, and in Australia proper there are only about
3,000,000 (not more than we have in New York city and
suburbs), yet at a race meeting, that of the Meltourne Cup, I
have seen nearly 100,000 people, and there have been occa-
sions when the number has reached nearer 150,000. The
Australians are a sport loving people, and first and foremost
with them is horse racing. Every little town of 500 inhabi-
tants has its meetings once or twice during the year. There
are only two first-class race courses (so I'm told, I did not
see them all) in Australia — these are Flemingtou and Kand-
wick. The former is near Melbourne, and tne latter on the
outskirts of Sidney, these two cities being the principal cities
in that part of the world. Melbourne and Sidney each num-
ber about 450,000 inhabitants, but near these cities are
clustered towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people, and from these
suburban towns no small, number of people aie regular
attendants at the races.

What struck me the first day I attended the races wa3 the
seemingly slipshod manner in which the horses were looked
after. The day was cold, yet few if any of the horses were
protected with blankets. The accommodations for the ani-
mals were also meagre. The "boxes" were merely partitions
in long sheds, separated by one single rail, the horses stand-
ing on stone and barefooted at that. Animals worth thou-
sands of dollars were tied up in a row and stood as meekly
as cows at a cattle show. I could hardly believe they were
thoroughbreds, i. e., most of them, at first, they showed so
little ot the spirit and tire of American horses. I spoke to
Mr. James Monaghan, a well-known trainer, on the subjebt
of having their horses so completely under control, and he
replied by saying, "All foreigners say the same thing. I
BUppose it must be the climate."

I visited one of the oldest rac6 courses in New South
Wales flawkesbury, some sixty miles from Sydney, and the
crowd who attended the races, as well as the horses who
furnished the sport, all went along on the same train. It
was at this meeting that the Hon. W. A. Long's flying two-
year-old filly Consequence made her debut; she looked about
her rather curiously on getting off the train, and shied a bit
when the engine poffed, but she tossed her hdad about her
after a bit, as much as to say, "Who's afraid?" and walked
off as proudly as a peacock with feathers in position. 8he
ran the half mile after being left at the post and was catching
her horses last at the finsb, according to private watches in
49f seconds. The race was declared no race, as the starter
says he did not drop his flag, and the Held of two-year-olds
was thus compelled to run heats in less than ten minutes.
At the second attempt she won in a canter in 50 seconds.
The course was grass, with a little dip for the first furlong.
In fact, all the courses in Australia are, or what is supposed
to be, grass. In dry weather the dust flies on some of them
nearly as badly as it does on our tracks, and although they
are not so level I think them quite as fast.

That all Australian horses are better than American horses
I do not believe, bo t that the best Australian horses are
equally as good as ours I think is true. They indulge in
lur-g distance races more than we do, and consequently most
of their horses go a distance well. They are larger and have
more bone and substance, and consequently handle weight
better. I saw a steeplechaser, Kavensworth, in Sydney, that
1 think a 10-pound better horse, however high the weights,
than Bourke Cochran ever was in his palmiest day. It is a
■common thing for steeplechasers to be asked to carry almost
top weight in flat races, and they win at that on the flat.
Steeplechasing there is not confintd to broken down pings.
It would take too much of your valuable space to describe
some of their best horses, and recount their performances.
The race courses are splendidly appointed, if I except the
betting arrangements for the bookmakes. In fact there are
no arrangements for the bookmakers, and in all kinds of
weather, with their out of hand books, they stand on the
green doing business. There is enough of old English fogy-
isms noticeable on all sides in Australia to remind one that
be is in a British province, and most pronounced of them
all, to a sporting foreigner, is the peculiar way in which they
conduct their betting. Everybody gambles out there, if we
are to consider betting on horse lacing gambling, I truly
believe that nine out of every ten minister* of the gospel have
a "long shot" each year for the Melbourne Cup, or a "little
double," such as the "Derby and Cup," about which they
get odds of from 100 to 1,000 to 1. The grand stand and
other arrangements are simply perfect; their judging, starting
and timing excellent. I much prefer their system of start-
ing to ours. The abominable scoring business that our start-
ers countenance is not tolerated at all. The horses are all
aligned, each jockey watching intently the starter. When
he sees them all with their horses' heads turned in the right
direction down goes the flag and they are off. Thus in sprint
races the quickest beginner has the best of it, and so he
should . "What is sprinting, but the ability to get off and in
motion quickly. Scoring in foot racing has now nearly died
out, why should it not be done away with in horse racing?
If a' horse is a slow beginner, that is his fault, not the starters.
They have more horses to the race than we do, yet seldom
do you see them over ten minutes at the post.
Have they any good jockeys?

Yes, most emphatically! Mick O'Brien, Tommy Hales,
Gorry, Gongh, Saunders, Ellis, Powers, Fielder, and hosts
of others compare favorably with our boys. I should just
like 10 have a mutnel on our Jimmy and the incorrigible
Snapper against the older division, but among the light
<w eights I would stand Gorry and Fielder against any of our
boys, not excepting Barnes. Fielder is a perfect dare devil;
mashes his leg one week, breaks a collar bone the nexr, and
brings in some 10 to 1 chance the next.

Their trainers are up to their business, and Daddy Bains,
Tom Brown, Sam Fielder, James Monaghan and Tom Pay-
ton (Hon. James White's trailer) would get along in any
-country, as we say. I found them all royal good fellows.

They asked me lotB about our horses, track and other things
connected with racing. It would do some of our trainers
good to get a glimpse of the stable arrangements of the Hons.
James "White sod W. A. Long and also Mr. Forester of War-
wick Farm. It was at this latter place tbat I trained for my
engagement. Some of our millionaire trotting horse owners
have perhaps stables more expensively fitted up, but for per-
fect arrangements those I saw would be hard to beat, It is
whole hog or none with them out there when they have the
means and "go in" for a thing.

Their betting arrangements is probably what interests
some of your readers mostly. They do cash* betting, although
it is supposed not to be allowed. Jack Thompson, James
White, Oxenham, Wallace,- Westbrook, Lees and other big
bookies prefer it. Bad debts are thus avoided. They give
you a ticket, generally blank with only a number on it and
the bookmaker's name much the same as we do now in our
pool rooms. After the race, the ticket, if a winner, is pre-
sented and money paid over. The bookies travel in twos, as
they do in England, conspicuously dressed, so as to let the
customers know their whereabouts. Jack Thompson and
his brother Phin, for instance, wear huge while hats, made
out of white linen, and you can see them towering above the
crowd a hundred yards off. Jim White and his assistant
wear tourists' helmets, etc. The books pay £25 a year to
each association. In Australia the public support racing,
not the bookmakers. For instance in all races held at
Kandwiek during the year, whether held by the owning club,
the A. J. C, or not, each bookmaker payS $25 or $125.

Do they work on as small a percentage as they do here?
By no means. The American bookmakers' task is five times
as hard Wouldn't our pencilera think themselves in clover
if they could get three horses backed at say two to one, and
the rest of the field running for them? Well, I have heard
a bookmaker open with: "Two to one the field," and I've
seen three different plungers back three different horses at
the price with him. Of course, after the betting gets along a
bit, prices become regulated, but even then you never see
the 100's and 50's to 1 that can be seen on our tracks. This
is probably due to the fact that all regular books must lay
the odds at ©25, however long the chance. During my stay
in Australia I never heard of a single instance where a
member of the ring welshed. They get hit now and than
and sometimes ask for time, so I am told, but even this is
rare. The Tattersail's Club in Sydney, and the Victoria
Club in Melbourne are powerful clubs, whose members are
mostly ring men, and it is at these clubs every settling day
where thousands upon thousands of dollars are paid over.
When "a man is missing" it is always an outsider.

Do they have pool-rooms? Hardly; a few mutuels are run
by outside people, who, I believe, deduct 10 per cent, but
these are very covert, but what they do have are books open
on almost everything. Cigar stores are generally the cover
for the real business. I've known saloon keepers and fruit-
erers and other business men to have books, where yon
could book a horse or man for say §2,000 or more. I never
inquired at an undei taker'.-, but I dare say if I had he would
have accommodated me. Altogether, Australia is a wonder-
ful country, considering her position on the globe, and in
horse racing, foot racing aud sport generally she leads the
world.

Random Notes.

A Breeder akd Sportsman reporter mot Orrin Hickok in
the reading room of the Palace Hotel the other night, and
had an interesting chat with the veteran turfman. The talk
turned on California tracks, and Mr. Hickok gave this as his
opinion:

"As to the fastest track in the State," s«d he, (T wouldn't
turn my hand over for a choice between Los Angeles, Stock-
ton, San Jose aud the Bay District, all of them are fast, those
of Stockton and San Jose being especially so. If you have
noticed it, you will remember that all hurses go fast on the
Stockton track, and if it was put in condition such as the
Bay District is or has been this season, it would, I think, be
the best track in the State.

"I don't know," Mr. Hickok continued, "what' makes the
San Jose track so fast, unless it is a dampness of the under
soil. The surface is a rich black loam, and very springy, so
that while it is hard it doesn't burn the feet. When Arab
and Stamboul trotted their race there, I believe I could have
made a heat in better than 2:15. We made the half iu
1:06 and the three-quarters in 1:39, leaving 36 seconds for
the last quarter. When Stamboul broke I was going handily,
and I believe that I could easily have sent Arab in better
than 2:15. It's a very fast track."

Hard vs. Soft Tracks.

From the track the conversation drifted around to the
horses. Mr. Hickok has Arab, Lillie Stanley, Adonis, Mor-
timer, nnd several young ones in his stable which he will
handle thiB winner. Stamboul, who was in his charge from
the Stockton Fair until two months ago, has been sent home
to Rosemeade. When asked about Arab, Mr. Hickok said:
''Oh, he's all right, I haven't worked him much lately, and
don't know whether I'll do anything more with him. They
are talking of a free-for-all for Woodnut, Antevolo, Guy
Wilkes and a lot of others, but I don't know whether it will
come off or not."

""Would you send him now in a free-for-all?" asked the
reporter.

"Oh, yes, I will trust him against any horse that comes
along."

"How is Lillie Stanley?"

"She is in good shape. I have her at Oakland and want
to bring her over to the Bay District as soon as the runners
are out of the way. They have made up a race for her and
Woodnut at Napa on Thanksgiving day, and I want to work
her for that. She will go if the plan doesn't fall through."

The New York Sun is responsible for the following:
A knot of sporting men stood in front of the St. James
yesterday discussing the races, when one spoke up and asked
why it was that California horsts made such records on the
slope and then came here to be beaten by common platers.
He cited the instance of C. H. Todd, who broke the two-year-
old record at Stockton, Cal , and who was never prominent
in the East except at Chicago last year when he won the
American Derby, and that in nothing near record time. "I'll
tell you," said a bookmaker who spent two years in San Fran-
cisco, "the tracks out there — the Bay District, the Oakland,
the Stockton and the Sacramento tracks, are trotting tracks,
and consequently harder and smoother. A hard day's rain
won't make the mud hoof-deep. Take a horse that is trained
there and he can run like a demon, but bring him East on a
soft track and he is anchored. It takes nearly all the season
to get him acclimated, and not only to the air but to the
going. It's just the same when they go back there. Two
years ago Lucky Baldwin took Volaute out there from here
to run at the Bay District meeting. He started him in one
race and he never got anywhere. His feet were in the air all
the time. He had been accustomed to pounding along in the
dust here, and when his feet struck the hard pan there he
just bounded up in the air. He couldn't mn a little bit, and
1 think a 40 to 1 chance beat him. You may rest assured
that C. H. Todd never would have a record on any eastern
track."

A correspondent of the New York Sportsman, writing from
St. Louis, says about the question of hard vs. soft tracks for
race-borses: "It is hard to understand why owners should
always want a soft track. The advocates of this Btyle of
going have received a poser this summer on account of the
measurably successful season at the trotting track at the
West Side, Chicago. Although the track there is very hard,
only one horse broke down on it this summer, nnd that was
the old selling plater Lucy Johnson. She, too, was lame
when she arrived at the track. "When it is considered that
thiB was the haven for almost every patched-up cripple in the
we-t, the record is remarkable. It stands to reason tbat a
hard track should be safer than a Boft one. How many horses
strike themselves each year and break down in consequence!
This mu°.t be caused by being thrown out of their stride in
some way. Then, too, how much more liable a horse is to
strain a tendon when the ground gives under him than when
it in firm and Bpringy. While a cripple's legs are apt to grow
hot and fill on a hard track, racing on such seems to have
always been safer than iu the soft, yielding ground of Bome
of the courses. Still, running horse-owners all want a soft
track, and the racing association must cater to the owners."

A horse attached to a large and heavily loaded truck fell
one day last week, just at the intersection of the surface
railways meeting at the Broadway and Canal street in New
York city. A crowd quickly collected and watched the efforts
of the driver to raise the animal. Travel soon became almost
completely blocked and four strings of cars were compelled
to wait for the track to be cleared. Two officers helped the
driver of the truck, but the combined efforts of all three were
useless. As one of the policemen were about to leave to ob-
tain blocks and pulleys, Johnny Mnrphy. a well-known
driver of trotting horses, stepped out from the crowd,
loosened the pole chains, bade the driver pull the right fore-
leg of the horse forward and to the right while he himself
pulled the left leg forward and to the lelt. In a few moments
the animal was on its feet and Johnny walked off amid the
applause of the crowd.

O'Kourke and Gonziles have quarreled with Lee Shaner.
They think Adonis was not allowed to go his speed in his
race with Yolo Maid at the Bay District meeting, and indi-
rectly accused Shaner of pulling him so as to throw the race.
Of course Shaner denied the imputation, and the result was
that Hickok was given the handling of the great side-wheeler.
Hickok is enthusiastic over the colt, and thinKs he will make
a great horse. "Adonis certainly paced -a great race at Sac-
ramento," said Mr. Hickok. "I like him better than Gold
Leaf; he is a better feeder. The filly is inclined to be dainty,
and she went to pieces before the season was over; sbe was
never herself after the race at Stockt-m. Adonis is stronger
than Gold Leaf, and will stand more hard work. They want
me to trot Arab against these pacers, but I won't do that.-'

All the whispered talk about Stamboul having the advan-
tage of the watch when he made his 2:15 at Los Angeles was
probably put to rest when he showed 2:14£ at the Bay Dis-
trict track, but in fear that there might still linger a doubt in
the minds of some, Mr. Hickok, who was behind Arab in that
great race, was asked his opinion. He unhesitatingly said he
thought the time was correct. In giving his reasoos why he
thought so, he cited Stamboul's performance at the Bay Dis-
trict, and then explained how he was worked. When Maben
was handling Stamboul he worked the horse easily in 2:28 and
2:30. As soon as Hickok took charge of the stallion at Stock-
ton he began working him hard, sending him five and six
heats from 2:25 to 2:17. On Thursday before the Grand
National the horse was driven five heats, the last in 2:19.
Then, after the hard work of four heats and the scoring in
the Grand National, he was brought out but four days after,
and went, with a break that cost him something, in 2:14^,
and a few days later was sent in 2:15 flat. "For such reasons
as these," said Mr. Hickok, "I think he made 2:15 at Los
Angeles."

Since Adonis has made a name for himself, quite an inter-
esting story ha3 come out as to how A. B. Gonzales happens
to be a half owner of the fast pacer. Everybody knows how
O'Kourke, the blacksmith, bought the colt as a two-year-old
from G. Valensin, paying §500 for him. The purchase was
really made by Mrs. O'Kourke. O'Kourke thought he had a
great colt, and hasn't had reason to alter his opinion. He
Bent him to the Bay District track and put him at preparatory
work for his first public performance, the free for all at Oak-
land. Gold Leaf had already, in the free for all at Los
Angeles and Petaluma, shown some fast work, and when she
pnt the record at 2:19 1-5 at Oakland, O'Kourke began to
think his colt was beaten before the race. On the day pre-
ceding the first event of the colt's life, O'Kourke slipped out
to the Bay District Track with his trainer. They waited
until the stable boys were off at dinner, and then sent Adonis
around at his best speed. What the time was will perhaps
never be known, but it was considerably faeter than any
three-year-old had ever gone, and O'Kourke was happy. Al
the Oakland track next day he bought all the pools he could
get on Adonis. His funds were exhausted and he went to
his friend Gonzales and borrowed $2,500. The terms of the
loan were tbat if Adonis won, Gooz-des was to share half the
winnings, and if he was beaten, Gonzales should lose the
$2,500 aud take the horse. Adonis was true to his trust,
and took the race. Gonzales' share in the winnings was $1,000.
He turnrd to O'Kourke when Adonis took his third beat,
and said, "I'd like to own half of that horse. You owe me
$3,500. "Well, call it square, and I will have a half interest
in the colt." O'Kourke accepted the proposition on tho
spot, and Adonis has since been a partnership possession.
The papers Baid next day after the race that the purchase
price was $5,000, but it was> really 53,500, and Mr. G3uz;i1es
has never regretted the sum. The horse is for sale now, and
§(5,000 has been offered for him, but his owners want $10,000
and think they will get it.

The racehorse Baltimore was shot at Baltimore recently.
The horse was foaled in 1862 and was very successful on tho
turf in 1876, 187G and 1877. He conld not eat and his owner
ended his misery.

At New Bedford, Mass., horsemin are becoming alum
the prevalence of a disease among hoises there proi"
by the veterinary surgeons to be frpiunl meuingti-.
ber of horses have died or become disabled by the di

340

Jgltje fpueeiUs atxd j&pjwiaman.

Nov. 24

The New York Jockey Club's New Track.

Much has been written and said about the new Westohea-
ter County race track, but few, excepting those thoroughly
well acquainted with the district, have more than a vagne
uotiou uf the precise locality or could describe its where-
abouts more exactly than by saying it is somewhere away off
to the right of Jerome Park. As a rough description this
wouldn't be far out. hut to be more aecurale, the way to get
at it most directly is to take the East Side Elevated to 120th
street* then cross over the Hurlem River Swing Bridge to the
depot, which is one block from the other side of the river, of
the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. This
conveys you to Westchester, the nearest station to the track,
and a ten minutes' walk from there lands you within sight of
the field of action. Striking directly across for the brick
piers which can be seen, erected in readiness to support the
grand stand, you can take, from that point, observations of
the big work which has been undertaken, and picture to
yourself the tr.iek as it will appear by the spring time when
in a complete state for racing.

Another way of getting at the track, but involving a two-
mile walk, is lo get off at Fordham Btation and bear away
over the hill to the right, continning along the road which
leads direct from Jerome Park. Taking the direction from
the Park, the new track lies as nearly as can be south east,
distance about two miles and a half. It is three miles and a
half from the Sound, three-quaiters of a miU from Bronx-
dale, one-quarter from Westchester and a mile and three-
quarters from West Farm.

The ground which has been made use of lies high, and the
country around is rolling, hut despite the sandy nature of the
soil the surface appears almost marshy, and a great deal of
money has had to be expended in effecting a perfect system
of drainage. Like all the country in the neighborhood of
Jerome, there is a big stratum of rock underlying the surface,
and at the upper end of ttie track it was found necessary to
remove considerable of it in the course of grading. Had the
track been laid out as originally intended, taking a still -wider
sweep, the amount of blasting necessary would have been
enormous, and for that reason the mile and a quarter circuit
has been decided upon. Another reason whicu induced the
directors to be satisfied with a track of a mile and a quarter
was that if the track were larger the horses would be so far
from the stand when approaching and making the top turn
that little would be been of them, and, therefore, it was
thought inadvisable to lead the track to such a distance, but
to be content with it as now arranged. The work of moving
the earth and rock is being carried on under the engineering
superintendence of Mr. Thomas R. Jackson of Tonkers, and
under his guidance a small army of Italians is busily em-
ployed.

The shape of the track is almost a perfect oval and is eighty
feet in width, increasing to 100 feet at the finish. The grand
btand is on the southwest corner, in a similar position to that
at Sheepshead Bay. A straight three-quarter track, 100 feet
in width, starts from a point outside of the oval in the north-
east corner, and, cutting cornerwise across, finishes opposite
the stand, close to the finish of the oval track, only at a differ-
ent angle. There will also be a chute at the southeast cor-
ner, from which will be started races of a mile and a quarter,
thus avoiding the bottom turn.

"When completed the tracks for the shorter distances should
be particularly fast, as they will be on a down grade, for the
last 300 yards, of two feet to the hundred. The correspond-
ing up grade will be on the bend round the top turn. The
three-quarter straight track, like the Faturity track at Sheeps-
head Bay, is not absolutely straight, there being a slight bend
in it 1,070 yards from the finish. The bend is not so pro-
nounced as the Futurity track, and owing to the lay of it, the
start will be easily discernible from the grand Btand, as also
the whole jf the coarse, since the straight is constructed at
an angle with the stand, and will afford a sidelong view, as it
were. With horses coming straight for one, it is next to
impossible to form an opinion as to their relative positions;
but where they are at an angle the difficulty is considerably
lessened, and on the Westchester straight, as compared with
others, will be very appreciable.

The grand Btand is located on a rise which gives a com-
manding view of the whole, both straight and oval tracks.
It will be a fine structure, built on the most modern lines,
both for beauty and accommodation. Ab above stated it is
situated at the southwest corner, and, in addition to the
natural rise afforded by the ground, will also be raised on
brick pier6 some twelve feet in height. These will be turned
into areheB, and will leave the way open and convenient to
the betting ring. This latter is a new feature in the mode of
its construction. It will be the basement, as it were, of the
whole of the grand stand, and the big archways all along the
sides will give the necessary light and ventilation. It will be
convenient for the frequenters of the stand to get at to do
their betting business, and convenient in like manner for the
betting fraternity to obtain a good view of the racing. Unlike
the stands of Monmouth Park, Sheepshead Bay or Brooklyn,
the building will be faced at an angle to the home stretch in
order to afford spectators on all parts of it a better view of
the races. The distance of it from the track at the bottom
end will be eighty feet, while that at the top end will be 140
feet. Th3 length of it will be 650 feet, and the betting en-
closure will he a similar length.

The stables will be on the opposite side of the track from
the stand, and will adjoin the road running to Williams'
Bridge. The view will be decidedly the prettiest of any af-
forded by other tracks, the surrounding country being beau-
tifully wooded, and large clumps of timber extending to the
verge of the enclosure. In the distance is the range of hills
bordering on the Sound, and the whole forms a most pleasing
landscape, which will add to the charm of the race meeting.

The work of grading und so forth is not done by contract,
but is directly under the superintendence of the promoters
of the venture, and will be completed by December 1st. Mr.
J. A. Morris is largely interested in the undertaking, but is
not a director, bis son Mr. A. H. MorriB, representing the
family on the board. He is taking an active interest in all
which goes on at the track, and Bpends much of his time
and attention in looking after its welfare. Mr. C. W. Bath-
gate, who is so widely known and esteemed among racing
men generally, and who of late years has been more espec-
ially noted in connection with the Spendthrift stud, is an-
other who is conceriied in the well being of the new track.
He likewise is a director, and al-io is the board's lieutenant,
in constant cuarge of affairs. Mr. Bathgate says positively
that all will be in readiuess for a spring opening, and with
the popularity already obtained from the track among the
trainerB who have visited the new work and marked the con-
struction and many advantiiges, success would stem a fore-
gone conclusion.

The railroad accommodation will be perfected so as to
snit the roost fastidious. The Harlem River Road has ex-
pressed its willingness to put in a branch line, which will
leave the main track in the neighborhood of West Farm and

land passengers at the grand stand doors. Various lines
have also offered their co-operation, and mutual arrange-
ments have been entered into which will permit of passengers
being brought from the city to the track by express trainB
without Hny chaDge whatever.

The Westchester County Track has been incorporated
under the name of the New York Jockey Club. The capital
named is the nominal sum of S100.000, but the cost of labor
to be expended before fitting the ground for the purpose and
the necessary buildings alone are estimated in round figures
at $1,000,000. The question of track superintendent and
other officers has not yet been gone into, but, following the
prevailing sentiment of the times, a paid official judge will
be appointed, similar to the custom at most of the regular
tracks. The managing officers of the association will con-
tinue their duties entirely to the general conduct of the meet-
ings and the direction of club affairs.

The direetors are Leonard W. Jerome, A. H. Morris, C. W.
Bathgate, Charles E. Coddington, Mr. Rodgers.

The club house will not be completed by the spring, but
will in due time be erected at the lower end of the grand
stand. A special feature will also be made of the saddling
paddock, and a regulation enforced that all horses Bhall be
saddled there. The paddock will adjoin the clnb house, and
will be studded with nice shade trees and contain a reception
stable fitted with from forty to fifty stalls. The club intends,
so far as possible, to make the paddock a welcome and inter-
esting lounging place, which will be suited for both ladies
and gentlemen to stroll in. This will be a most agreeable
innovation in American racing, and a small matter in which
our foreign cousins can justlv claim to be ahead. — Sporting
World. ' _

Two Hard and Long Races.

Two remarkable races were trotted at Dallas, Tex., Oot. 19
and 20. Here are their summaries:

FREE FOR ALL, TROTTING— PURSE $1,000.

R. Stewart's b g White Stockings 1 2 4 14 0 1

R. 8. Payne's b ft Wilcox by George Wilkes 2 12 2 10 3

L. Trotter's b g Marlowe by Standard bearer 3 3 1 3 3 u 3

B. C. York's b g ThornledB 4 4 3 4 2 ro

Time, 2:222, 2:22£, 2;20J, 2:2IJ, 2:26$, 0:00, 2:26,

2:20 CLASS, TROTTING — PURSE $800.
R.Stewart's blk g Black Diamond by Mitten's

Golddust 252132201 1

F. D. Abbey's b g William H., by Dictator 3136541034

W.M.JohnBon'sbg Little Thorn by Dauntless.... 12742 34 043
W. T. Campbell's ch m Lady Helen by Woodburn

Chief 7 4 1 5 6 5 3 0 2 2

J. S. Ryan's b g Marvel by Mambrino Pilot Jr 4 3 6 7 1 1 5 0 dis

M. Barnes' b g Billy Mack 5 6 4 2 7 ro

G. W. Janiieson'a b g Clipper 5 7 5 3 4 ro

Time, 2:25$, 2:27J, 2:26, 2:27, 2:273. 2:28*. 2:25, 0:00, 2:29*, 2:27$.

Collecting' Stallion Fees.

"Stallion owners frequently find trouble in collecting the
amounts due them on their books. In fact this is one of the
drawbacks to the business of managing stallions. Even
when farmers or patrons of stallions are well able to pay
these bills, and really expect to do so at their own conveni-
ence, the Blow, unsatisfactory way of doing it is nnpleasant
lor those who have to make the collections. They imagine
that it makes but little difference whether they pay it now
or after a while, as money is as good one time as another.
With a season's work to collect it makes considerable differ-
ence to a stallion owner whether these bills are paid promptly
or not when they are due, So much the more is the fact
true because the amounts are not large. It is often the man's
fault who owns the stallion that these collections are hard to
make. There should be a clear understanding that prompt
settlement must be made, the same in this as in any other
business, and when patrons know that a man means to at-
tend to business upon business principles they will be more
prompt in their actions. The number of dead-beats on the
books of a stallion depends upon the judgment of the owner.
There is no other branch of business in which men who never
try lo pay their debts tak6 the advantage more than in this.
It iB a pretty hard matter to keep such men's names off the
book, but it should be done as scrupulously as it would be
were they asking credit at the store or bank. The percent-
age of losses to stallion owners from this class of customers
is quite great, and to this can often be traced that part of the
earnings of a horse that might make a reasonable pro it,
while with it a loss is sustained. Keep down the dead-beat
list and make the otherB pay up promptly, then it would
make the stallion business profitable."

Wounds from Barbed-Wire.

Valuable stock will often get into barbed wire fences. It
is well to have some simple remedies at hand, as many of
the outs, if taken in time, may be readily cured, while if
neglected, an unsightly scar may remain, seriously impair-
ing the value of the animals. Ordinary liniment3 and salves
are generally too severe, even when the latter is plentifully
mixed with lard.

A. preparation^consisting of one part turpentine and two
parts lard will soothe the wound and keep away flies. Deep
cuts can be healed thus without leaving a scar. But if the
animal is not in good condition, blood-poisoning may ensue
and death follow. Pine tar applied to the parts affected will
also keep away flies; but it has a tendency to harden the
bare flesh and render it more painful. A. salve made of bit-
tersweet and a little pine tar mixed with it, will heal the
wound and keep away flies.

Ordinary cuts on a barbed-wire fence, when the animal is
in good health, will often heal rapidly without any applica-
tion whatever, provided the flies are kept away. A simple
remedy, which will not only keep away the insects, but will
drive out maggots from wounds where they are found and
heal them rapidly iB the following: Take the inside bark of
the elder and boil in lard until a strong salve is made. Add
a little tar. Apply plentifully and as frequently aB necessary,
and unless the wound is extremely severe, it will soon heal.

Edward B. Allen, a druggist of Flemington, N. J., and
quite a horse fancier, has brought suit against John Carpen-
ter, Jr., editor of a Clinton paper, for an alleged libel pub-
lished on June 4. He lays the damages at $2,000. The
publication iu question was in reference to the registration
of two horses by the plaintiff, which, it is aaid, was procured
by means of a false pedigree. After the publication Mr.
Allen demanded an inquiry into the matter before the Board
of Control of the Breeder's Association. A hearing was
bad, at which he claimed that the false pedigree was imposed
on him by W. Scott Smith, from whom he bought one of the
horses. Mr. Smith admitted having made up the pedigree
but Bald he had doue so at Mr. Allen's solicitation.

The Board was equally divided on the question of sus-
pending Mr. Allen from membership in the Breeders' Asso-
ciation.

Bend Or.

Of the great Bend Or, at the National Horse Show in New
York, the Sportsman says:

Bend Or, Mr. Cassatt's double prize winner at the Horse
Show, looked a grand horse on Monday as he was brought
into the ring to compete against the six other entries for the
thoroughbred stallion competition. Now in his prime, this
eleven -year-old stallion was a fast and stout race-horse, and
one of the best weight-carriers that ever lan in this country.
Therefore it was not surprising that on Tuesday Bend Or whs
also awarded the first prize in the stallion class for getting
hunters. His competitors on both days also attracted no
Bmall amount of attention. The English horse, The Rake,
was the only absentee, but Greenback, the son uf Dollar,
lately imported by Mr. Easton, looked a fine specimen of the
high class Eoglish thoroughbred.

Coldstream, by Rayon d'Or, the second prize winner in the
thoroughbred stallion claHB, has tilled out and developed
greatly since he was on fhe turf. Greenback was awarded
the V. H. C, and Biloxi, by Bonnie Scotland, the H. C. On
Tuesday Greenback secured the second prize in the class for
stallionB getting hunters.

Bend Or' a lurf career, while not a very long one, was, if
anything, a more brilliant one than that of hin predecessor,
the English horse Bend Or, after whom he was named.
True, the son of Doncaster won the Der y, but in the light
of his later performances it is doubtful if he ever was as stout
a horse as was his American namesake in 18S2. In tbat year
at Saratoga Beud Or ran some great races for his owners,
Churchill & Co. On August 19th of that year he ran his last
race, which was also his best performance and a be t on
record at the time. It was a dash of a mile and five furlongs,
and Bend Or, four years, carried 125 pounds, with Isaac
Murphy in the saddle. Opposed to him were Creosote, Bush-
whacker, Lida Stanhope, Col. Sprague. Nettle and Wedding
Day. In the pools Bend Or Bold for $1,500, the field $650,
and after Bushwhacker had led for a mile and a quarter Creo-
sote headed him, followed by Bend Or, and the latter won in
hand by half a length in 2:49, the best on record at the time.

Captain William Connor's colors were carried by Bend Or
in tbis race, but he was really at the time the property of Mr.
A. J. Cassatt, who haB owned the horse ever since. Captain
Connor had bought Bend Or for Churchill & Co. after his
race at a mile and a half for the Summer Handicap, in which,
with IIS pounds up, he ran the distance in 2:25£, beating
Thora, Ada Glenn, Compensation and Springfield. Liter on
he sold him to Mr. Cassatt for a round sum. Bend Or won
twice as a two-year-old, but in 18S1 he only won once out of
nine essays, the Gait House Handicap, at Louisville, a mile
and a half in 2:38, thus early showing staying powers of a
high order. In 1882, as noted, he was a great horse, and
won nine races out of twelve starts. His pedigree ib such a
good one, combining the best families of England and Aus-
tralia, that we give it in full:

PEDIGKEE OF BEND OR.

. f (Newminster J E^if?"

g LordCllfton 5?,S^ ,D80

ff JTneSlave { ™j£™

■ |L (BayMiddleton J ^

g p Consequence Mulatto

° I I (Reault i Problem

1 Ifif-. . T f f (Lexington j ^Carneal

£ U Embry a Lexington Monarch

| J (Belladonna j Kitty Beath

*| (Don Juan \%£™

| Carr!eD L™ ™ BhTLesHa

* I (Romance [Arion

The Dwyer Yearlings-

Commenting on the youngsters that are now being tried in
thd East, -'Black and Blue" writes:

Amone turfmen and 40 per cent, of racegoers there is jnst
now as much interest in turf affairs as there was at the
heigth of the Bummerracing season. Just now the yearlings
are being tried. Some of these will be champions of the two-
year-old division nest year. They will have the richest
stakes in the world to compete for, And aside from the inter-
est turfmen take in their trials a large percentage of race-
goers with speculative tendencies have a keen desire to pee
what the embryo champions can do. This knowledge wilt
be of financial value when the spring stakes for the two-year-
ol I horses come up for decision.

The triala of the Dwyer yearlinge have been generally
satisfactory. So far as developed the youngsters have not
shown any dazzling merit or anything to prove that among
the lot there is another Tremont, Hanover or Kingston,
bnt nearly all have shown good speed and high quality and
give promise of higher development. Of course nobody out-
Bide the stable can say with any degree of accuracy- and
perhaps the stable attaohes cannot — which of the lot ia
superior. A number have done their quarters in 24 and few
in less than 25. With more perfect development the laggards
may prove themselves superior to thtir faster stable com-
panions. Yearling trials are often deceptive.

The stock of the Dwyer Bros., exclusive of yearlings, is
valued at $140,000, and with §70,000 worth of youngsters
they must be admitted to have a grand collection of thorough-
breds. The highest-priced yearling in the Dwyer stable is
Houston, by Hindoo — Bourbon Belle. He cost $8,200, and
is a full brother to the mighty Hanover. So far he has not
given great promise, but like his distinguished brother, may
constantly improve and grow into a champion. Kiugsbridge,
brother of Kingston, is the second highest-priced yearling in
the stable. He cost $5,S00, and gives promise of being a
grand performer. His trial was one of the best in the Dwyer
striug, and the young son of Spendthrift may be a formida-
ble champion.

Blue Bird, brother to the speedy Blue Wing, cost nearly
$5,000, and gives promise of winning his price early iu lue
spring. He is exceptionally well formed, and gives promise
of great development. Another good one is Couerej-s, ft sou
of Kyrle Duly. He was purchased for less than $2,000, uud
unless he goes wrong before the next May sun shines ou tbe
GraveBend coarse he will be bracketed a winner. Oue of
the cheapest colts in the Dwyer lot. Sir John, a son uf the
imported Australian stallion, Sir Modred, indicates by his
work that he will be a very useful two-year-old. Less than
one-half of the Dwyer yeailiogs have been tried. It would
seem that there are too many in the lot to be taken care of,
but one division will be handled by McCabe, aud iu all prob-
ability the other by Thompson.

Animals of vicious habits should never be used for breed-
ing purposeB, as vices are frequently transmitted. By care-
ful breediug in this respect the disposition of the animals
can be partially controlled.

1888

%\xz ^rccxTcr awd" j^ptftismatt.

H

Speed Reduced.

Half a century ago a horse that could trot a mi'e in 2:30
would nave been c msidered a nine day wonder, us be would
have not only sw< pt away E iwiu Furn st's champion saddle
record of 2;3H, made in the first beat of a race against bally
Miller, the dam of Ling Island Black Hawk, bnt woul I also
have been the m march of the trotting turf. Still bis reign
would have been short-lived, as early in the forties Lady
Suffolk, Dutchman, Lady Sutton, the first trotter to finish
the third beat of a race iu 2:30, Ainericud, Trustee, Colum-
bia, Jack Kossiterand O'Blenms appeared, while thousands
assembled on the Long Island tracks, as well as at Phil idel-
phia and Boston, to see them in their races, which were gen-
erally two and three mile heats to wagon or saddle.

When they were retired a 2:25 horse was an unknown
quantity, bat the next ten years saw such stars as Tacouy,
Flora Temple, Geo. M. Patchen. Rose of Washington, Lancet,
"Widow Machree, Princess and Ethan Allen appear. Tacony
made himself famous by reducing Lady Suffolk's saddle rec-
ord to 2:25£. His honors were transferred to Flora Temple
three years later, when she defeated him in 2:2-14 over the
Union Coarse, the mare going in harness and Tacouy to
saddle. This race was trotted in 1S56 ttnl iu 1859 Flora
Temple trotted her memorable mile at Kalamazoo in 2:19J.
Two mares tmd two stallions that frequently met Flora
Temple in her races afterwards became famous i i the stud,
"Widow Machree producing Aberdeen, and Princess Happy
Medium, both foals being bv Hambletonian. The stallions
were Ethan Allen aud Geo. M. Patchen, both of whicL proved
sires of merit when their opportunities are considered.

At the beginning of the sixties Flora Temple's name was
still the only one to appear in the 2:20 list, and when they
closed George Palmer, Dexter and Lady Thorne were oil that
bad been sdded to it. In the early seventies the additions
came in rapidly, Goldsmith Maid, securing the honors in
1871, and Lucy and American Girl the following year. Then
Occident appeared, arid he was fallowed iu 1S74 by Gloster,
Nettie, Red Cloud, Fleety Golddust and Mambrino Gift.
That year was also the one from which the first 2:15 trotter
dates. Goldsmith Maid having cut her record, which was
also the world's record, from 2:16$ to 2:14. Since that time
up to the present twenty names have been added to this list
of extreme merit and free-for-all qualities, six having entered
it during the past season. It now contains the following
names:

Bland S.,cli m, by Harold— Miss Russell by Pilot Jr 2:08$

Jay-Eve-See, blk g, by Dictator -Miduight by Vilot Jr 2:10

St. Julien, b g. by Volunteer- Flora bv HirryClay 2:lli

Guy, blk g, by Kentucky Prince — Flora Gardiner by Seeley'a

"American Star - 2:12

Maxy Cobb, b h, by Happy Medium- Lady Jenkins by Prince

Nebo 2:13J

Barns, b g, by Conklin's Abdallah— Nancy Awful by T>legrap i . .2:13i
Harry Wilkes, b g, by Geo. Wilkes— Mollie "Walker by Captain

Wilker 2:13*

Belle Hamlin, b m, by Hamlin's Almont Jr.— Toy by Hamlin

Patchen 2:13}

Pnallas, b b, by Dictator— Betsy Trotwood by Claik Cbief 2:13J

Cliugaione. b g, by Bysdyk-Gretchen by Cho^ross 2:14

Goldsmith Maid, b m, by Alexander's Abdallah — Lady Abdallah

byAblallah 2:14

Trinket, b m, by Princsps— Ouida by Hambletonian 2:14

Patron, br b, by Pancoisi,- Beatrice by Cuyler 2:I4i

Rosaline Wilkes, b m, by Conn's Harry Wilkes — Cigarette by Zil-

caadi Golddast 2:34}

Hopeful, g g, by Godfrey Patchen, dam by Bridfcam Hor«e 2:14}

Prince Wilkes, cb g, by Red Wilkes-Rose Chief by Brown Chief 2:14}

Stamboul. bb, by Snltan — Kleetwing by Hambletonian 2:14£

Arab, b g, by Arthurton— Lady Hamilton 2:15

Favonia, b m, by Wedgewood — Fadette by Alexander's Abdallah 2:15
Lulu, b rn, by Alexander's Norman- Kate Crockett by imy. H^oten 2:15
Majolica, b g, by Startle -Jessie Kirk by Clark Chief 2:15

All of the above, with the exception of Maxy Cobb and
Goldsmith Maid, are still living, and at least seven promise
to reduce their records still farther. Ten were got by sons,
two by grandsons, and two by great-grandsons of Hamble-
tonian, while three trace to Mambrino Chief, through Wood-
ford Mambrino and Clark Chief. There is also anotherinter-
esting fact in this table that we have never seen made public.
That is, that Goldsmith Maid, the first mare to beat 2:15,
was inbred to Abdallah, while the sire of Maud S., the reign-
ing queen, was also inbred to the same horse.

Upon running over the list of 2:15 performers, we find that
Lulu was the second to appear in it. She made, her record
in 1875, and was followed by Hopeful and Earns in 1S7S,
which was also the same year that the latter reduced Gold-
smith Maid's record to 2:13£. St. Julien reduced these
figures to 2:12$ in 1879, a performance that placed his name
in the 2:15 list for the first time, but he did not make his
record of 2:11 J until the following year, which was also the
one from which the advent of Maud S. as a star dares. The
latter made a record of 2:13| in the third heat of her second
race, and closed the year with a record of 2:10$. This was
reduced to 2: 10 J, and' in 1SS4, when Jay-Eye-See ascended
the throne for a day, the peerless daughter of Harold changed
the figures to 2:09$, which were cut to 2:09J in 1SS4, and to
the present 2-.0SJ in 18S5.

Trinket, who started against Maud S. when she made her
race record of 2:131, trotted in 2:14 in 1881, while Clingstone
was admitted to the 2:15 list the following year. Jay-Eye-
See made his debut in 1883, and his present record the next
season. The same year Phallas and Maxey Cobb trotted in
g:13f and 2:13i respectfully. Majolica was the only debut-
ante in 18S5, while Harry Wilkes dropped in the following
year, and last season reduced his record to 2:13V. Last sea-
son was also marked by the performances of Patron and
Belle Hamlin, which was the third time that two performers
had entered the 2:15 list in one year. The season that is
now drawing to a close casts all the preceding ones into the
shade, no less than six trotters having made records of 2:15
or better. Guy leads the sextette with a record of 2:12,
which is not only the eight-year-old record of the world, but
also the fastest ever made by a member of the Mambrino
Chief family. Guy has trotted twice in 2:12, oncein2:12£
and once in 2:141. " Rosaline Wilkes made her record against
time at Poughkeepsie, and repeated in 2:15. She opened the
season with a record of 2:1SV, made during her first year on
the turf.

Prince Wilkes and Stambonl each have a record of 2:11$.
The Red Wilkes gelding has only been beaten once this sea-
son, and made his record in the second heat of a race with
Rosaline Wilkes at Cleveland. During the past two months
he has trotted repeatedly better than 2:16. Stambonl made
his record against time after winning the greatest of all stal-
lion races in 2:17, 2:17$, 2:17, being beaten a head in the first
heat, which Woodnut won in 2:17. He also trotted three
heats in 2:15, 2:171, 2:10$, at Los Angeles, and afterwards
forced Arab out in 2:15 at San Jose. Favonia has not been
beaten this season, and made her record of 2:15 in the fourth
heat of a postponed race at Buffalo. — N. Y. Sportsman.

It is said that Mr. Haggin will have in the spring a three-
year-old superior to either Salvator or Fresno. If this be so
Mr. Haggin will have a champion.

Echoes of the Week.

The Breeder's Gazette thus comments on the Nttional StaL
lion Race:

Iu spite of the fact that the race was unquestionably the
best contested trotting event confined exclusively to entire
hors s that bits ever been seen, but meager details of the
National Stallion Stake, decided at San Francisco ten days
ago, are obtainable. The Sau Francisco papers of the follow-
ing day have been carefully scanned, but, onrioasly enough,
the only newspaper man on the Pacific Coast who seems ca-
pable of writing an intelligent account of a trolting race is Mr.
J. C. Simpson, editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, and as
he had a horse in tbo National (Antevolo), and drove him,
the veteran writer does not feel as though it would be in
good taste for him to describe the event in which he was so
vitally interested.

That Stambonl bad a hard fight to win from Woodnut is
clear, and more than that the son of Nutwood that Holly
has developed so well went a better race in every respoet
than ever before, and horsemen on this side of the continent
whu have watched tne career of this horse are inclined to
think that this was due in part to the fact that an accident
in the n*ture of u quarter-crack made it imperative that for a
week preceding the race the borse should be given almost ab-
solute rest, and that this made him better on the day of the
rice than he would otherwise have been there Js little doubt,
as fifty trotters aie overtrained where one does not get work
enough. And especially is this true when the animal is be-
ing prepared for an important event and the man who is to
drive him does not have a large string of trotters on his
hands, all of which m ust be worked regularly. It was so at
one of the big meetings at Cleveland not many years ago
when Phil Thompson and Maud Messenger, both of Cnt
Davie* stable, won two races in one afternoon, each horse do-
ing one or more heats better than 2:17, and making a record
within a fraction of a second as good as ever went to his
credit.

Neither of the trotters mentioned had been given fast work
for several days preceding the race, Davis being under the
weather and not doing much in the training line. The same
thing has occurred in the experience of almost every driver,
horses that were thought to be short of work winning the
best races of their lives, and others that were supposed to be
trained to the hour proving to be stale and overdone when
called upon for a supreme effort. A notable instance in
which the first-mentioned conditions prevailed occurred »t
the Washington Park track in this city in the fall of 1886.
A race was arranged between Opal, Dick Stauffer, Eiitor and
Jeanetto, allowned by memb. rs ot the Washington Park Club.
Editor ana Opal were thought to be the best of the quartette,
the first-named having a little the call in the betting on
account of the fact that Budd Doble bad been looking after
his interests all the season, and it way known that the big
son of Priuceps was in better shape th*n ever before in his
life, capable of going a mile in about 2:22. John Kelly had
Opal in good form, the mare having been in training all
summer, aud the same was true of Jeanette, the daughter of
Don CoBsack that won so many mces when a three-year-old,
making a record of 2:26f at that age. The other starter, Dick
Stauffer, was not thought to have a ghost of a show to win,
although known to be a Fpeedy horse, as he had been driven
on the road all summer by his owner, a man who weiehs 250
pounds, and had been given no easy task in that capacity.
The race at Washington Park between the four horses named
was to be trotted on Oct. 2d, and until thirteen days before
the race Dick Stauffer was not hitch to a sulky, Peter John-
son taking him in hand at the time mentioned. It was man-
ifestly impossible to give him many fast miles before the day
of the race, and among those who were aware of the circum-
stances there was not the slightest idea that the horse could
win. But Johnson, who is a great man to get a horse ready
for a race on short notice, went to work with a will and two
days before the race he found that Dick Stauffer could trot a
quarter in about 35 seconds. Peter knew that this was not
enough speed to win the race, and after looking tne situation
over carefully decided that Stauffer would go better with toe-
weights, although np to that time the horse had never worn
one. According he put on a couple of f mr-ou nee weights,
and the day before the race drove Stauffer a quarter in 34£
seconds, which showed that the weights made him a faster
horse. Then he came out on the following day and won in
straight heats, the time being 2:211, 2:23J, 2:22— every mile
being faster than he had ever gone in his life.

That is what a small amount of training and some toe-
weights when they were needed did for a Blue Bull ibat no-
body thought had a chance to wiu, and perhaps tne quarter-
crack that compelled Woodnut to be restricted to jogging ex-
ercises for several days previous to the National Stallion
Stakes was responsibee for his going the best race of his life,
and in addition trotting his miles without breaks, something
he had never before been able to accomplish when pitted
against horses of bis own speed. And it should not be for-
gotten that in this very race the winner, Stambonl, had a
new driver, one of the best in the land, in Orrin Hickok, and
that the system of training which had been previously pur-
sued with him was abandoned, the result being that he not
only won the great race of the year but, three days later,
beat his record of 2:15 by a quarter of a second. Hickok is
not much of a hand to work horses hard unless they ab-
solutely need it, but in that case he can give them as much
of it as anybody. He showed this iu the case of St. Julien, a
horse that without an amount of work which in moit caseB
would have been considered excessive was r.f liitle account as
a trotter, and yet under Hickok's system of forty miles a day
in the jogping line he learned to have sense and do as be
was told. The same scheme was tried with Guy two years
ago when Splan bad the little black fellow in char e, the
case of St. Julien being in St. John's mind, but it did not
work with Guy, the only result being to turn him from a
black to a brown by reason of constant exposure to the sun,
and make him, if possible, a triQe meaner than before. It
was only when Millurd Saunders began feeding Guy apples
and in other ways petting him that the distinguished mem-
ber of the Kentucky Piince family condescended to show
the public what he could do in the way of trotting. Iu just
what manner Hickok changed the system of training that
had been followed in the case of Stambonl is not known, but
Antevolo, the third starter in the race, stands forth as a
triumph and Bhining example in the matter of nursing, for
the son of Electioneer had a bad leg when bis preparation
for the National was begun, aud in spite of nil predictions to
the contrary Mr. Simpson brought him to the post in snch
good Bhape that he was able to make more than a respectable
showing in all the heats. The talk in California now is that
if Stamboul is in Hickok's stable another season be will come
close to lowering the stallion record of 2:13£ which stands to
the credit of Maxey Cobb, the dead and gone son of Happy
Medium. In his 2:14$ heat Stamboul made a break in the
third quarter of the mile, bnt in spite of this he beat his

record and trotted the last quarter in 33;} seconds. In the
National he finished the last quarter of one of his winning
heats in 32g seconds, and a horse that can do this may be
relied upon, iu the hands of an artist like Hickok, to "beat
2:134 when all the conditions are favorable.

Our Trotters in Europe.

It is not often that an undeveloped colt is taken from this
country to Europe aud made a trotter of after he reaches the
other side of the water, but such seems to have been the re-
sult in the case of Grandmont, a sis-year-old son of Almont
that waB purchased in Kentucky by an Italian gentleman last
year, and sent to the land of turquoise-tinted skies. Accord-
ing to reports from there Grandmont is a veritable wind-
spliter, as he has made a record of 2:26*, which is a tie with
the best mile ever trotted in Europe, hairing the 2:20^ of
Mollie Wilkes at Vienna, over which the Austrians nearly
went iuto hysterics. As the Italian tracks are marvels of
hardness, and in many other ways not at all adapted to the
development of a trotter's best speed, it is universally con-
ceded that the 2:26£ of Grandmont is equal to a mile in 2:20
over an American track.

And right here a very interesting question comes up re-
garding the records which are made in Europe by the sons
and daughters of American Bires. Are they to be recognized
in this country, and if so how are they to be distinguished
so that future generations will know which is which?
Grandmont, for instance, is an additiou to the 2:30 list of Al-
mont, and Gen. Withers will, naturally enough, want the
fact to show on the records. Now it is certaiu that neither
the National Trotting Association nor the American can take
any official notice of the European performances, and as there
is no organized body in Europe governing the trotting turf
there can be nothing done in the way of certified copies of
performances. In the case of Grandmont it may be neces-
sary to establish the fact that he made a record ot 2.26}, and
as a matter of fact it conld not be officially done. The" same
trouble would ensue in case there was a brother or sister to
Mollie Wilkes. Of course the fact of Mollie having a record
of 2:20^ would enhance the value of euch brother or sister,
and in fact of any near relative, and yet what chance would
there be of convincing an intending buyer of such fact? It
might be possible in a particular instance to get a certificate
from the European track on which the record was made, but
that would be a tedious and clumsy method and would not,
in a great majority of instances, give even a slight degree of
satisfaction. Bnt to return to Grandmont. it may be said
that his dam is Badonra by Strader's C. M. Clay, second dam
by Alexander's Norman, so that in the metter of breeding lie
U well enough equipped to be valuable for stud purposes
after his racing days are over — something that cannot be
said of all the trotting stallions that have gone from here to
Europe, Alexander and Amber being conspicuous examples
of stallions tbat had better have been made geldings, so far
as their havingany chance to improve the stock of a country
is concerned. — Breeder's Gazet'e.

Johnston, 2:06 1-4.

It is rumored that Badd Doble intends to spend this
winter in California, and tbat if he does be will bring the
great pacer Johnston, whose record is 2:06:]. with him.
When Col. John W. Conley bong hi the pacer Johnston at
auction for S3. 900 last winter, it was thought that he had se-
cured one of the greatest bargains in horseflesh on record.
And so he did, on paper, but bow to make mone> with the
animal was another question. Johnston was barred in all
the free-to-all pucing races. Tbat happened several seasons
ago when John Splan sent him a mile over the West Side
track in Cbicago in 2:06±, so that there was no chance of
getting any purse money with him. There was not another
pacer in the cuULtry near enough to him in speed to make
an exhibition that would draw well, and so Doble, to whom
Col. Conley confided the horse before leaving for Europe,
found that he had on his bands the fastest pacer in the
world, and no chance of making expenses with him. After
giving Johnston two or three fast miles in harness Bndd bad
George Starr get on the pacer's back on6 day and ride him a
little, the finish of the exercise being a quarter in 31 seconds.
This waB not fast enough to suit Doble, bnt be let i: go at
that and continued working the horse in harness, Johnston
getting so good that by the time Hartford was reached Doble
drove him half a mile in 1:001, which was by odds the best
clip at which a trotter or pacer had ever done the distance.

In the early part of the se-ison, in fact at the Detroit meet-
ing, young Stewart, the Kansas City lad who drove White
Stockings, and whose father is very wealthy, wanted to buy
Johnston, and even went so far as to get a price on him from
Doble, but they did not come to terms, and so the horse is
still the property of Col. Conley. Just to show the owner
what a mile Johnston could go if he were hitched with a
runner capable of carrying him along, D-ible hitched up the
pacer and Father John one day last week at the Washington
Park track in this city and at the very first offer they split
off a quarter in 26 seconds— or at the rate of 1:44 to the
mile. This horse Father John ought to be the great* st race
burse in the country if breeding settled the matter, for he is
by Gleneig, and out of the dam of The Bard, bnt instead of
being a race horse be is a crab of the first water, and could
not earn enough in a year on the running turf to keep him-
self in oats for ten minutes. It was on the strength of this
pedigree, at which they looked with awe, tbat several run-
ning-horse trainer kept pegging away at Father John in an
inefectnal effort to make him even a respectable performer.
After they had all failed Doble brought the horse for $150 to
use as a running mate with Charlie Hogan, and tit Pittsburg
aud other places in the fall of 1SS7 Father John pulled Charlie
around the track in great shape, doing the mile ou one occa-
sion in 2:11±, which was a dizzy clip for Hogan to go, even
with a bturdy galloper hauling him along.

The black gelding Gean Smith, to whom James Gold-
smith gave a record of 2:16*1 this season, will be winterer] at
the Goldsmith farm in Orange County, New York, and
horsemen look for him to bi better than ever nexl
Goldsmith has gone right to the front this y< ar as a driver,
bis string all doing well, He began the season by making
the black stallion Atlantic equal his record of 2:21, doing
the trick over a half-mile track at that, at Pittsburg. Just
before the horse was shipp id to Europe he drove nil
in 2:17, this resulting in the sale of the horse for $12,000 In
having been bought the previous season by Goldsmith and
Andy Welch for $3,000 Beforethi Central*
began Goldsmith reduced May Gould's record 10 2:2
then he started down the line with wonderful success, giv-
ing Company a record of 2:19i, Gean Smith 2:1s!, Beauty
Bright 2:21i, William 2:18J, and the pacej Silver Threads
2:15}. Thisia a greal exhibit for any man to make in n
season, and Goldsmith's friends or< right in -:
is in the front rank of his profession.

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i\ov. 24

Leaping Extraordinary.

A correspondent o£ The London Sporting and Dramatic
News gives the following account uf some remarkable leaps:

On Jan. 24, 173S, the Charlton hounds (subsequently
the Goodwood) had a famous run of ten hours, in the course
of which the Lord Hartington of the time rode down one of
the steep hills on the edge of the Downs and jumped a five
barred gate at the bottom, this would be very good form even
in these days of loDg necked spurs and cutting whips. In
1753, Sir Charles Turner, who kept foxhounds in Yorkshire,
and hunted about Kirkletharn, rode a jumping match which
deserves to be mentioned, though tbe leaps were not pat-
ticularly formidable. He made a bet 1,000 guineas with Lord
March, the "Old Q" of latter days, that he would ride ten
miles an hour and take forty leaps, each leap to be one yard
and a quarter and 7 inches: in other words 4 feet and 4
inches. I cannot find out; whether touching or knocking
down a leap disqalified the rider; but Sir Charles won, during
tbe whole distance, jumps included, in what appears to be
the incredibly short time of thirty-six minutes, especially as
he rode a galloway. In 1794, however, we find a Synden-
ham sportsmau taking a formidable piece of timber in cold
blood. There was then no Crystal Palace nor surrounding
villas. Penge was a fine grass country, and the residents in
those parts had their choice of both iox and stag hounds.
The latter had one day run a fox along the meadows near
Sydenham, when some of the field came to a gate guarded by
a stalwart butclier, who barred the way and declined to open
the gate. The hero of the story "regretted to find that the
butcher's temper had been ruffled by some mishap, and
asked if he might be allowed to go over the gate." Seeing
that it was a full sized five barred one with a paling on the
top.gthe whole thing being upward of six foot in height, the
butcher gave his consent and withdrew to one side, expect-
ing to witness a refusal or a downfall. The Kentish spurts-
man, however, cleared the gate, stave and all, the feat, we are
told, bringing forth from the morose lamb slayer the exclama-
tion that he would be d d if he would ever again prevent

this gentleman from going through his gates when he thought
proper.

Ac times one hears a good deal about what are called
natural jumpers, a term which is not self-explanatory, but
which I suppose must be taken to indicate a horse that
jumps without training. In those parts of Ireland where the
mare and foal ramble together over the banks, the foals learn
a good deal of their hunting duties, as they follow their dams
anywhere; but thej' will, of course, do the same in England;
and the other day 1 came across an account of a two months
old foal by Strathmore following the mare over a wall five
feet high and one foot thick. This youngster may surely be
termed a natural jumper. Another foal, bred in 1S44, jumped
a high gate out of the paddock in which it ran, and the owner
was in ecstasies, and looked longingly forward to the time
when he should ride this promising juvenile with hounds.
By the time he was a year old he was considered an extremely
well grown colt, at two he was remarkably forward, but, alas!
he grew ugly, and it was seen that his shoulders were by no
means as sloping as they might have been. He was 17-1 by
the time he stopped growing, and was utterly useless for a
hunter, so he was Bold for £50 and went into the Royal
mews, though in what capacity we are not told. One of the
most wonderful authenticated leaps on the part of a foal,
however, was accomplished by a colt dropped by a thorough-
bred mare on the 25th of April, 18S4. On the second of June
this active young thing, in the presence of three persons,
jumped a closely cut thorn hedge 5 feet 10 inches high and 3
leet wide at the top, with an up hill take off and a ditch on
the landing side; the base measurement of the hedge and
ditch was 13 feet 2 inches. This colt may also with justice
be considered a natural jumper. It was a curious leap, too,
that was taken by a young horse bought in Lancashire and
taken into one of the Midland counties. He was standing
with a dumb jockey on in a loose box which was divided from
the adjoining boxes by partitions 6 feet 3 inches high. On
the groom approaching he saw the horse, dumb jockey and
all jump over the partition into the next box. Of horses
jumping over great heights with a rider on their back3 there
are a great many instances, of which a few may be selected.
At Rugeey Fair in 1&81 a man who had a horse to sell rode
it, at the request of a dealer, over a brick wall which divided
the street from a paddock, and then rode him buck again iuto
the street. The height, which was measured by the late Mr.
White, was 5 feet 11 inches on the street side and 6 feet on
the other 6ide. The leap was taken in a cramped situation,
and after the owner had shown his horse's powers he sold
him for .-£50. Before the fair was over he changed hands
several times, his last buyer giving considerably over £100
for him. Then a gentleman once rode a horse over the wall
which used to separate Hyde Park from the Kingsbridge road.
The wall was 6 feet 2 inches on the taking off Bide, and there
was a drop of 7 feet on landing. A half bred hunter in ltos-
common jumped a wall 0 feet 3 inches high, with a drop of 6
feet 11 inches, while a great big 17-hand chestnut horse,
shown by Mr. Gebbard at Islington a few years ago, jumped
6 feet G inches at a show in New York.

Trotting1 on Ice.

It was well iuto the middle of last winter before any organ-
ized attempts at ice racing were made at Montreal. Then
Messrs. Lariu, Kennedy and a few other enthusiastic horse-
men put their heads together, spent money pretty freely, laid
out a good track on the river with an ample grand stand
and the whole nicely fenced in. The undertaking was started
more as an experiment than with the idea of making any-
thing out of it. The best that was expected was that both
ends would meet when the season closed, but there was an
agreeable disappointment, and by the time the ice was ready
to break there was some loose change jingling in the projec-
tors pockets. This season work will be btguu as soon as the
ice has set well. The rirst experiment has proved conclusive-
ly that ice racing here may be made a success from both a
sporting and a financial point of view, and admirers and
owners of the trotting horse were glad to learn that ice racing
was to be made a feature of the coming carnival. With re-
spectable purses hung out and no records to lower we ought
to see some trotting worth getting one's nose nipped to see.
Theu Ottawa comes to ihe front in a way which can hardly
fail to give the carnival races a boom. The Winter Trotting
Club of Ottawa bus already decided on holding a meeting in
February, but the datts have teen ltft open until the Mon-
treal races have been definitely fixed, when it would suit tbe
Capital people nicely tohold their meeting tbe week follow-
ing. The Ottawa men areoffering over $1,500 in premiums,
exclusive of a reward ot$400 to be paid any trotter or pacer
wn-ning 2:25 class andfree for all, provided winner beats
2:30.

The Scuerbt-For Stallion Record.

The Chicago Times thus comments on the late great stal-
lion contests:

"The recent remarkable stallion races at Lexiugton and
San Francisco and the universal interest which they have
evoked, will probably make a resume of the speed progress
of the trottine sires of some value at the present time. Less
than thiity years ago a stallion which could trot in 2:30 was a
phenomenon. To-day if an entire horse is on the turf and
can not trot in 2:30 he is a failure. One of the first stallions
to obtain great prominence on the trotting track was the
famous Ethan Allen, which, on October IS, 1S5S, on the
Union course, Long Island, trotted against George M. Pat-
ches, for a rjurse of $2,000, and distanced him in 2:28. At
the same track On July 12, 1860, he defeated Princess in
2:29£ and 2:25£. In the second heat he distanced his com-
petitor. When it is borne in mind that the fastest trotting
time in 1859 was Flora Temple, 2:19$, the record of Ethan
Allen becomes more remarkable. He met the best horses of
his time and defeated them, including Rose of Washington.
George M. Patchen, Tacony, Princess and John Morgan. In
the stud he was not a Buccess and his roll of houor in tbe
2:30 list is a small one.

"Contemporary with Ethan Allen was tho bay stallion
George M. Patchen, by Cassius M. Clay, dam by Head'em,
George M. Patchen won his first victory ou Oct. 14, 1857, at
Newton, N J., when he defeated Woful and American Star
iu 2:44 and 2:42. At the Union Course, Long Island, on
May 9. 1859. he trotted against Pilot and defeated him after
a five-heat contest. Pilot won the first and second heats in
2:31 and 2:29^-, George M. Patchen winning the next three
heats in 2:82$, 2:39 and 2:40. On July 7, 1859, he defeated
Brown Dick and Miller's Damsel in the first, second and
fifth heats in 2:26], 2:26£ and 2:29. Oc May 16, 1860, he
met hi'; great pntngonist "Ethan Allen and defeated him in
straight heats in 2:25. 2:24 and 2:29. On June 12 of same
year he met the great Flora Temple, 2:19$, and defeated her
in a race of two mile heats in 4:51| and 4:57*. He made his
best time, 2:23i, on Aug. 2, 1860. George M. Patchen did
good work in the stud. He wss the sire of thefamous Lucy,
2:18£. and three other 2:30 performers. He was the sire of
twelve sons which have produced forty trotters in 2:30 or
better.

"The next great stallion to appear upon the turf was one
which proved to be not only a monarch of the track bnt the
greatest sire of trotters that the world had ever seen. This
was George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, out of Dolly
Spanker, by Henry Clay, flow faet he could have trotted
will never be known. Ac that time the rule upon the trotting
turf was to go as slow as possible compatible with winning.
To expose the highest speed of a horse would have destroyed
his opportnnies for making money. The motto was, win if
you can but reduce your record as little as possible. At the
present time a stallion is sent for a fast record on the first
occasion that he is absolutely tit, aud a season's training is
not considered wasted if he succeeds in attaching a fast mark
to hiB name. In the days when George Wilkee was on the
turf, owuers thought differently, and the consequence was
that he left the turf with a record of 2:22, but it has been
confidently stated by those who know this great horse best,
that he could trot in 2:12 or better. George Wilkes won his
first race on October 13, 1868, he made his record of 2:22 iD a
contest with Rhode Island and Draco Prince. In the course
of hid turf career George "Wilkes met and defeated such cele-
brated trotters as Lady Thome, Dan Rice, Fearnaught, Lucy
and American Girl. But his groat claim to fame rests pre-
eminently upon his superlative speed-producing power. In
the 2:30 list he has more sons and daughters to his credit
than any other sire living or dead. He has Bixty-eight in
that equine roll of honor, while in the third generation he
has forty-eight to his credit.

"It was not till so late as 1876 that a stallion trotted below
2:16. The feat was accomplished by Smuggler in 2:15£, and
all the sporting world declared that the stallion's limit of
speed had been reached. Smuggler won his first race on
Aug. IS, 1S74, at Springfield, Mass. His best time was 2:27.
On Sept. 15, 1874. at Mystic Park, Boston, he won a $10,000
purse, defeating Phil Sheridan, H. W. Gent, Commonwealth,
Mambrino Gift and Vermont Abdailah. During his turf
career he met and defeated Judge Fullerton, Thomas Jeffer-
son, Lucille Golddust, Great Eastern, Bodine aud Goldsmith
Maid. He obtained his record of 2;15£ ou Aug. 21, 1S76, at
Hartford, Conn. From that period to the present time the
speed development ot entire horses has occupied a large pro-
portion of the time of the leading trainers.

"The ambition to beat the time made by Smuggler was a
predominant passion in the minds of many trainers and own-
ers, but in sp'ite of all their efforts he remained the stallion
king for eight years. Id 1S84 PhaUas, by Dictator, trotted
at Chicago on July 14th in 2:13f. aud by royal right of per-
formance assumed the throne. The rise of Phallas from the
ranks was rapid. "With the exception of one minor race at
half mile heats he made his first appearance on the turf in
1883, and in 1SS4 he defeated the best horses ou the turf and
held the stallion championship.

In 1883 he defeated Index, Adelaide, Felix, Duquesne
George V. and other fast ones, and finished the season with
a record of 2:15J. He opened the season of 1S84 at Chicago,
on July 4, by winning the $2,500 purse for stallions iu a
walk-over in 2:32. On July 14 he met three of the fastest
mares on the turf— Catchfly, ClemmieG. and Fannie Wither-
spoon. Catchfly won the first heat iu 2:19$, Phallas win-
ning the next three heats in 2:15$, 2:18ft 2:13}. The bal-
ance of his performances for the season were trotted against
time, and the following year he was retired to the stud.

"Once only has the record of Phallas been passed by a
stallion, and" that was in a match againBt time by Maxey
Oobt>, the fastest son of Happy Medium. For a nominal bet
of $25, ou Sept. 30, 1S84, at Providenco, R. I., he trotted a
mile to rule iu 2:13.1. His untimely death in 1885 deprived
the turf of one of its brightest ornameuts. Such is the brief
history of stallion speed progress from 2:30 to 2:13^. With
better metbodB, faster tracks and an improving breed, the
champion stallion of the future will trot iu 2:10."

A. Horse's Deliberate Revenge.

"I will just tell you a story," said Mr. Foster L. Backus,
"ibout the inemoryaud reasouiue power possessed by a hor.-e
on my father's farm. This horse wis iu the habit of rnakiug
journeys about the neighborhood in charge of a certain groom,
who was coarse, ignorant, low and cruel. The horse had
beeu brought up on our farm and was very good tempered
and gentle, but the groom's roughness aud fondness for lay-
ing on the whip confused him so much that he was not
prompt in obeying orders sometimes. Then the groom beat
and bullied him. The horse never showed the slightest sign
of resentment till one day the groom approached him in the
pasture field. The horse was free for the first time in the
presence of his enemy and he charged the groom. A short
halter was around his neck, and the groom seized this and
hung on. Tho horse tried to strike him with his forefeet;
tried to bite and kick him. The man dodged and Bhouted
for aid.

"The fight was desperate and very exciting. The horse
fairly roared with rage. The groom was nearly fagged out,
aud in another tive minutes would have been knocked down
and trampled to death, when my father came on the scene.
He seized the halter and told the groom to run. As soon as
he was gone the horse subsided and was as docile as ever.
Now, I am satisfied that the horse deliberately planned to
kill that groom at tbe first favorable opportunity. See bow
carefully he chose the time aud place of the assault. A lonely
pasture field where he had his enemy all to himBelf. He had
never shown the faintest sign of viciousneBS before. The
groom kept away from him after that, and the horse never
afterward was known to exhibit rage. If he had killed the
groom it would have been murder in the first degree, for the
element of deliberation was there. Yes, sir; horses have rea-
son, and they have memory also. — Brooklyn. Eagle.

People who are on the lookout for signs and omens on
which to back horses, got a unique tip in The Sporting
World yesterday. In making up the Gattenberg race report
on the last page, the "slug" of one of the comoositers had,
through an oversight, been left in the matter. It was No. 5,
and stared ont boldly and prominently, and, of course,
attracted attention at once among the spectators. And sev-
eral speculators that I know of at once set out to back No. 5
in every one of the races, and the result was marvelously
successful. Iu the first race it failed, Aftermath, being tho
representative. Then Donald a 10 to 1 shot scored, Monte
Christo a 12 to 1 chance followed, Amos ran a very good
race, and finally Monmouth, the last of the fives, beat the
favorite, Pericles. It is fortunate that the compositor who
answers to "Slug Five" is not a betting man. Otherwise he
would surely have gone on a sorrow-drowning expedition for
not having backed his own tip. — Sporting World, of Novem-
ber 5th.

CATTLE.

Howard Sale of Dairy Cattle.

In another column appears notice of a sale by Mr. W. H. ■
Howard, of one hundred and fifty head of thoroughbred,
short-horn dairy cattle, on Tuesday, Dec. I lth next, at San
Mateo Rancho, San Mateo. Messrs. Killip & Co., the popular
auctioneers, will conduct the sale and Bnpply catalogues.

The cattle offered comprise the entire herd of thorough-
breds of Mr. W. H. Howard of the San Mateo Dairy Rancho,
and were selected specially with a view to improving and
breeding up tbe grades for milch purposes. To dairymen,
this sale therefore, ofTerB special inducements, affording a
rare opportunity to purchase desirable animals at moderate
cost. These cattle have the additional advantage of being
acclimated and accustomed to California ranges.

The only mare that was applauded at the Erdeobeim stud
sale was Maggie B. B., foaled 1866 by imp. Australian, dnm-
Madeline. Maggie B. B. is the dam of Iroquois, Pera Har-
old and Panique. Iroquis is the only horse that ever won
the Derby, St! Leger and Prince of Wales stakes. W. H.
Forbes of Boston, bought her for $1,110.

At Presoott, Out., a stallion valued at $15,000, belonging
to Dr. McMonagle, recently broke a leg. lustead of shooting
the animal the doctor had tbe leg amputated, and has or-
dered a wooden leg to be made. The horse is doing well,
and Dr. McMonagle expects to be able to continue using him
for stock purpoaeB.

Dairy Tests.

The more we hear of dairy tests the more firm is our con-
viction that concert is needed among dairymen representing
different breeds, as to a universal system for the determina-
tion of the valuation of a dairy cow, says the Devon Record,

The contests at fairs are proving unsatisfactory and furnish
no criterion for coming to a conclusion. Experience shows
that few if any cows will do their best in a strange place and
under the handling necessitated by their removal from home.
The production of milk is largely dependent on nervous con-
ditions, and at fairs these are extremely unfavorable. This
will doubtless in part account for the comparatively small
record made in the dairy contests.

On the other hand the test made at the farm, although it
may more nearly correspond to the capabilities of the cow, is
open to the objections which arise for want of publicity.
Differences in treatment of butter may make serious differ-
ences in the repurted yield. The amount of water retained
in the butter is an importaut item over which the private
test exercises, probably, but little discrimination. The cost
of production is an item of first rank iu such a test, but this
is rarely given. It is not impossible that, under the large
appropriations, now making by the National Government to
our experiment stations, these stations might uuderlake the
work of dairy testing at the homes of cows, under a system
which would have features of uniformity such as have not
yet obtained.

Covering? the Bones.

Making beef so that the better olass of connumers want it
or do not want it, aud consequently, so that it may be profit-
able or unprofitable, is largely a matter of how the bones are
covered. Two calves — twins, for that matter — may be taken
from the same farm by diflereut men, fed the same length of
time, eold at the same age and in the same market, and com-
mand a difference of a cent or more per pound — for such
things are done every day. How is this to be accounted for?
The butcher can explain it, aud will do so by telling you
that with practically the same weight of bones in the, two
animals he has iu one case a beeve which will dreBS sixty
pounds or more to the hundred weight, whilo in the other
he is glad to make fifty; that one is rounded out with juicy,
tender flesh worth pound for pound more than that of the
other even if tbe quantity yielded was the same; that rnnoDg
people who know the quality of beef at sight Le can sell one
auimal in half the time he cau get rid of the other; that
while he is independent of any but cash customers in selling
the one, he is often fain to even trust the uncertain in order
to sl-iII all of the other; that every pound of the former he
sends out advertises his business, while iu Felling the other
he does so at the risk of injuring his reputation among dis-
criminating consumers.

While we might clearly cite other reasons why the butcher
is clearly justified in paying much more for one beeve than
another, these will suffice; and now let ns see why the calves
have suoh dissimilar outcomes. To make a long story short,

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it is a matter which lie* wholly with the feeders. Given the
name stock and tbe same market, one has done his work well,
and ihe other has failed. One bas used bisfood to advantage
and the other has wasted it. One has fed juiicionsly, liber-
ally, systematically, and for a positive end, knowing every
step as it was taken; while tho other hes done hid woik
loosely, c irelessly aud irregularly, losing by neglect at one
point as much as he gained at another, and getting through
without any special idea in connection with the whole matter
further tban to wouder why he is never as "lucky" as his
neigbbor. This- thing is being done over and over again evei'y
day. Reader, in which way do you feud?— National 'Stock-
man.

Separation Milk-

The article below, which we take from the Prairie Farmer.
will certainly be read with profit.

Only two principles are involved in the separation of the
cream from the milk— of the fats from the other ingredient.
There is no mystery about it, and no patent can change or
do otherwise than use these priuciplea. Formerly, and now
commonly, the principle known as gravitation, did tbe work
of separation. The different ways of making this principle
available in the separation of the cream from the milk, are
the foundation for the patents and contrivances for tbat pur-
pose which have sprnng into existence during the last fifteen
or twenty years. TLat cooling the milk facilitated tbe
separation of milk, or "raising the cream," as it was called,
must have been early knowD. Hence, milk houses supplied
with cold v ater from a spring, were common in the boyhood
days of the writer. In some instances, cold water was kept
running under aud around the milk pans — a method that bat
not been improved upon fur the perfect separation of the
cream from the milk and the manufacture of giltedged
butter. This was the first idea of cold settiDg. But tbe
small, shallow pans were used, and the milk was not set
over two to two aud a half inches deep.

The idea of deep setting was not thought of. It was only
with the use of pools of water and the application of ice that
the practice of deep setting came in. Then deep cans were
used for holding the milk, and it waB found that the cream
rose in a shorter time. But it was some time before it waB
discover'd that the quicker rising was due to the more rapid
cooling, and that the separation was complete when the
lowest temperature was reached.

The more rapidly the milk cooleJ, the faster the cream
rose, and it was finally discovered that the wider apart the
extremes of temperature, or the farther it had to fall, the
more complete was the separation of the milk from its cream.
Hence, the sooner the milk is put to rest after it is drawn
from tbe cow, and the lesB it is cooled before setting, the
more favorable it is for complete separation. Then no mat-
ter how quickly the temperature is lowered to forty degrees
or below, the rising of the cream is completed when tbe
loweat point is reached. But the quality of the cream — that
is, its freedom from caseous matter — is varied according to
the rapidity of the separation. The more rapid the risiDg of
the cream, the greater the bulk and the more caseous matter
it contains.

Slow rising makes a clear and more solid cream— such as
we used 1 1 see on the surface of milk when it was permitted
to cool naturally down to the temperature of the room in
which it was Bet. Hence, one of the causes for wide differ-
ence in the butter producine quality of cream received at
cheese factories. The sooner the milk is skimmed, after the
lowest temperature is reached, the bulkier it is, and the more
gauges are required to make a given amount of butter. By
stauding, a further eeparatien of the cream takes place, the
less it measnreB by the gauge, and the greateria the per cent,
of butter as compared with measurement.

Cream always rises fastest on a falling temperature; while
the separation is very slight, if at all, when the temperature
of the milk is rising. In a warm room, without artificial
cooling, cream rises very Blowly. and in hot weather, when
the temperature of the room remains high, the separation is
more or less imperfect.

We have been speaking of cream raising by gravitation.
The other force is tbe centrifugal. It is exactly the opposite
principle to gravitation, the heavier portions of the milk are
thrown to the periphery of the cylinder or bowl, leaving the
cream in the center, whence it is taken by a tube which
enters the cream at a certain angle, while the skimmed milk
is drawn off through another tnbe. Tbe machines used for
this purpose do the work effectively, and the question to be
settled is that of economy. The question is something like
that between the use of steam and water power. Is it more
economical to separate milk by the centrifugal, or by the
simple application of gravitation — a force which costs noth-
ing? In both cases, certain preparations have to be made,
and conditions observed.

More Sone and How we May Secure it.

Whether we consider our average full-blood domesticated
farm animals, us they are represented by their portraits,
more or less lifelike, in the agricultural papers, or whether
we examine them as they stand in tbe show ring, farmyard
or pasture, the first important deficiency we note is in the
bone, which appears quite too small aud fragile for tbe mass
of fat and flesh it holds up and sustains in locomotion. The
improved Berkshire and Poland-China hogs show this defic-
iency most in tbe cuts, and so much so that the prize pig
looks for all the world like a plump cucumber set upon
good-sized shoe pegs, while the live animal is sure to break
down if driven either faBt or far. The steer raised and fed
for meat alone, is not criticised so much forwaDtof bone,
but the calf is, because a gocd bone is the surest sign of a
heavy weight, whether he is reserved for breeding purposes
or reformed for beef. And so in Borne, if not most points,
in respect to the cow. But nowhere does the lack of bone
bear so heavily as on the grade heavy-weight hort-e. The old
and popular dictum in horse-breeding countries, "no hoof,
no horse," is not truer than the later one, common in the
corn and cattle countries, " no bone, no horse," and in those
sections there is no deficiency so commonly to be met with as
a twelve or foarteen-hundred-ponnd body, on an eight or
nine-hundred pound set of legs.

Now, the problem to solve is how shall this defect of bone
be remedied? The deficiency of bone is no doubt owing to a
lack of bone-making material in the food— grain in the form
of corn, and grass and hay. lacking in the phosphates? If
we uuderlake to feed the phosphates in the mineral state, or
in acid solutions, the digestive organs refuse to assimilate
them, the whole being c irried off in the dejections. At any
rate, tbat is the sum ol the conclusiors arrivedat.after ajlong
s-as'on of experiments on the other Hide, and it is now rec-
ognized that digestion a"d assimilation of the phosphates is
never successfully accomplished, except they are first taken
into the substance of the plant while growing, and are ex-
tracted from it by the digestive forces of the living creature.

It remains then, for ua to accept these facts as conclusive,
and take measures to increase the phosphate in our grain,
grasses, forage aud hay.

As prolimiuary to what I am abont to advise let me relate
a few of the results of personal observation uud experience,
and report facts learned of travelers, and what I have read
in the papers. I i Kentucky, two years ago, noticing the
small size uf the mules, I asked a farmer and breeder to ex-
plain it. He said he could not; nevertheless, while it was
not fonud diffi -nit to raise and feed mules as successfully as
formerly, it was impossible to get the size on them that made
the business profitable. I suggested a deficiency of phos-
phate in tht grain, grass and hay, and I was reminded that
the blue-grass region was still one of the richest in the world,
as receut investigation had shown. The answer tu this was
that the soil as a body may have IobL but a small per cent.;
still, by continuous cropping there is less within tbe reach of
the plants to take up and assimilate, and in conclusion sug-
gested tbat if the phosphate fertilizers were used liberally,
there would be no reason to complain of small skeletons aud
general boue deficiency.

Au acquaintance of mine, a horse dealer of considerable
exp-Tience, has, within a few years, visited many of the
leading horse ranches of the Southwest, as well as those of
Montana, Oregon, and Washington, Of some of these,
located in fertile and sheltered valleys, he related many in-
teresting facts as to horse breeding. For example, he had
seen oar loads of three-year-olds, which had been raised
without shelter and never had a kernel of grain, weighing on
an average of the hundred, 1,400 or 1,500 pounds each, with
a boue development corresponding, and with maces and
tails so heavy and long that the three-year-olds resembled
gigantic Shetland ponies. Beside, he said that full blood
draft stullious. from abroad, turned loose to shift for them-
selves) donbled tbe length of the mane and the hair on tbe
tail and leg> in the course of twe or three years. After these
statements had been made, I explained that the excessive
growth of bone and hair was due to tb's, that these creatures
for years, never took a bit of grass, green or dry, but that
they i g^ted a c»rtaiu quantity of soluble phosphate, with
which tue plants were fully charged, because the living were
preying npon the dead, whose remains had accumulated on
the surface for generation after generation. It is known
tbat tbe Califoruia'tboroughbreds at two years of age, have
acquired as large a bone aud muscle development as those
raised in Keutncky at three years — another caBe of the
abundance of the phosphate in the wild oats and grasses of
California, aud their comparative poverty in the hay, grasses,
and grain of Kentucky.

I have a couple of grade heifers, one a three-feurth Short-
horn and the other three-fourths Jersey; In each cane the
remaining fourth being scrub. The former has legs under
her like mill posts, and on the scales to-day, being 23 months
old, she weighed a trifle over 1,000 pounds. The Jersey is
19 months old, and weighed at the same lime 930 pounds.
The Shorthorn is fat, and due to florae iu Jan. 19, 1889; the
Jersey is in very good order, and will enter on motherhood
Nov. 23d of this year. Both have had the run of a good
pasture all summer, and two quarts of oats daily.
They are exceptional only iu size of bone and body, which I
attribute partly to the pasture, which has received several
heavy amendments with bone and phosphate fertilizers.
With these observations and < xpeiiences I am confident tbat
if some of our leading horse breeders were to select a timothy
and blue grass pasture of 40, 80 or 160 acres, sow bone and
potash fertilizers at the rate of 500 pounds per acre, turn no
stock on till after the middle of June, and alter that pasture
mores in foal and with colts by their Bides, that in
course of a year or two they wonld recognize a bone develop-
ment which would compare favorably *ith the horse Btock
of Montana and California. "When the grasses of those latter
regions have been depastured down as long and as closely as
those of Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, etc., then tbe same
deficiency in boue will be found in Btock on tbe west side of
the mountains, as now on the east. — 1 he Cultivator and
Country Gentleman.

o

TheLifework of the ''Veil-Lifters."

FROM "SWINE PLAGUE," EY DR. FRANK S. BILLINGS OF NE-
BRASKA.

To discover the true character of natural phenomena is
the chief mission of science. The inner acts of nature are
largely hidden from our view. The final end of all scientific
investigation is to arrive at an effect. This effect is not only
the expressicn of tbe action of some unknown cause, but it
veils that cause from our view. Behind the last veil we can
never get, notwithstanding tbe subtle abilities ot the devel-
oped brain, or the wonderful analytical power of the scalpel,
the crucible, or the most acutely defining lense.

The mission of science and limits of human endeavor can
never be more truly and beautifully expressed thau in the
language which Edward Arnold has clothed some of the prin-
ciples taught by Guatrma, when he sayB:

"Shall any gazer see with moitil eyes,

Or any searcher kuow by nioitil mind?

Veil afler veil will lift, but there must be

Veil upon veil behind. "

How historically true of the past, how prophetically true
of the future. Once nothing was known of the structure of
animal life, or of the actions of its elements, or the laws that
control their action. All seemed hidden behind au impene-
trable veil. Tbe darkness must have seemed as crushing to
the Ayian priests at the foot of the Himalayas as it now is to
1 the nueducated and unreflecting, notwithstanding the evolu-
tional development of so many thousand years. "Veil upon
veil" has been lifted, but tbe masses still refuse to gaze be-
yond the lifted curtain. Even to-day they know as little of
themselves as those early Aryans who first gave us records of
attempts at lif t ng the veil. How glorious the band of veil-
lifters iu our special branch of scientific research. Beginning
with that majesty divine, Aristotle, what a flood of light was
shed in behind tne corner of the curtain lifted by this son of
Grecian culture. So well was it lifted that even the clouds
of the dark ages could not darken its life giving ra>s. The
dropped corner was again taken up by Hippocrates, Galen,
and the veil-lifters of that period, though they added but lit-
tle to the light reflected by the work of the great master.

For centuries it bnrued like the vestal-fires on the altars
of knowledge; sometimes it flickered to a dim spark, but
again it burst forth under the skilful hand of a Vesalius, and
once more the flame started by Aristotle began to send its
warming aud dispelling rays into the clouded ignorance of
the priesthood and sanctuary. For the first time the human
form actually became diviue, for the son c i inspiration had
given tbe veil a mighty lift. This time the light was let in
upon structure, but how the structure worked, what gave it
viiality. was slill a veiled subiect, until another genius
touched the already lifted curtain with magic wand, and lo!
the streams began to move and man was told something of
that wonderful current, vital with life's myotic energies, the

blood and Harvey inscribed his name on the uplifted fold.
aud physiology was born. And so went on the work, a
Homer taking hold of another corner and lettiDg light into
the terrible mystery of disease, a\d patbolugy wits inaugu-
rated as another branch of science to be followed by Boer-
hacve, Haller, Bichat, Laennec. Goethe, Muller and an ever
increasing army of indefatigable and devoted workers, eac"'»
of whom has lifted the veil somewhat; each of whom bas
made Goethe's immoitul words, "Mebr Licht," the watch-
word of their lives. But this lifting of tbe veil was some-
what one sided; the other corner was still draped in mourn-
ing, iu token of the griefs of suffering ages. Now and then
some mighty soul made an endeavor to let iu thelii>ht, but
tbe wnil of suffering millions only too manifestly show how
little the veil had been lifted. But the veil-lifter "came, as he
ever will come, when haman suffering has borne its cross
too long, and the immortal Jenner gave it such a lift a* man
had not seen for many a century. Now both corners were
up, but still the work went on. The veil-lifteru increased.
On the one side worked a Rokitausky, or a Yircbow, on Ihe
other a Pettenkoftr or a Koch, while a Helmholtz, a Du
Bois-Keymond or a Ludwi« took bold of the middle, and
theu with one mighty throw a Pasteur lifts up the corner
still hanging as Jenner left it, and again the suffering mil-
lions not only see "Mehr Licht." bin so much light that
thej' become uneasy in their hunger, and demand more and
more, until avast army of veil-lifters spring into being, and
the curtain is lifted so high, and the deep recesses of dark-
ness become so illuminated that humanity is becoming
dazed, and wondering men are saving, " What dors all this
mean?" but still goes up the cry, "Mehr Licht." But this is
only mentioning a most insignificant portion of the veil-
lifters, for every branch of science has had her devoted rep-
resentatives in the light-giving work.

However much we may lift the veil, it leaves us ever in
the presence of au effect behind which is some producing
cause, which in its turn may be an effect. But human
endeavor must ever stand impotent to correctly interpret the
cause of a final effect! No matter how much deeper it may
penetrate into the mysteries of nature, there will evei be
"veil upon veil behind." The veil will never be entirely
lifted, and it is well that it should be so, else all stimulus to
human endeavor wonld cease, and the race gradually relapse
again into the darkness of ignorance. The history of human
development would then repeat itself, but in a retrograde
direction. Though we start with an effect, still we start with
that effect as a cause.

Let us illustrate this fact by the disease under considera-
tion. Beginning with a dead hog as an effect, we make an
autopsy, and come to other effects which in themselves have
been causes in the death of the animal. What these effects
are we need not touch upon here; we subject these micro-
scopical effects to the analysis of tne microscope, and iu the
cells of the organs find those finer changes which have been
tbe cause of the microscopical lesions. So the work proceeds
until aided by the life-inspiring genius of a Koch, we still
follow these effects, and in the most of them we find — what?
A bacferium! How wonderful the word looks to the unedu-
cated mind! The very name, if mentioned in connection
with water, ice, or food, seems to frighten half a community
out of its wits. How much, on tbe other hand, it expresses
to the competent pathologist! What a flood of light this dis-
covery lets in upon hitherto unexplainnble mysteries! How
much such a discovery lifts the veil! Then comes the com-
parison of all that is seen with all that is known upon kin-
dred subjects. All this has been the resnlt of the analytical
method. The final effect so longed for has been discovered!
In one sense the invest-'gator is satisfied, tie knows tbat this
final f ffect, this microscopic object, is but an effect; but what
an effect! He kuows that this effect is the cause of millions
of dollars of loss to this country, and thereby much suffering
to humanity. He also knows that this effect his a can.- e
behind it that he mav never discover. But does that dis-
courage him? No! No! Ir only stimulates him to recewed
endeavors to lift the veil, even though bat a little more. His
analytical studies have shown him that this minute effect is
ponderous iii its action as a cause. He commences to build!
Instead of the analytical method he has resort to the syntheti-
cal!

He would discover how this microscopic effect has iro-
duced that long line of effects over which he had traveled
before he discovered it. So he begins at the beginning. He
has learned something as to the life-necessities of this effect
by his studies of other effec's of a simdir nature. He knows
something of the elements it needs to live upon. So he cul-
tivates it. He watches how it grows. How it deports itself
in different media. He inoculates healthy animals, aud if
his first effect has been the right cause, he again produces the
line of effects and causes aud causes and effects which he
passed over in its discovery, and again produces the fiuul
effect, death! So the veil is lifted! So one victory is won!
But this last effect inspires him to retrace his steps some-
what, to Iofb fatal effects. He returns to the sick animal and
studies it as an effect, but also as a cause in its relation to
healthy anirualfl of the same species. He studies these effects
and causes in their relation to each other, and finally deter-
mines the nature of the deceased effects upon healthy organ-
isms, and so light is let in on a dark question, and the suf-
fering swine breeder tiuds that tbe disease is not contagious,
but infectious, and has some comfort iu tbat he can see
means to prevent his lo.-ses. Aud so from effect and cause
and cau^e to effect, tbe investigator goes on patiently aud
ceaselessly with his work, letting iu the light, but BtiU he
finds other calls for his ambition. Still he finds
"Veil upon veil behind."

Such is the work of the pathologist! His work is not only
analytical and synthetical, it is mure. After tracing all these
effects and causes to the fiual effect, aud from effect again as
a primary cause, to the last fatal effect, death, he must now
endeavor to explain how all these things have occurred and
their direct relation to each other. The description of all
these effeots as they appear to the eye is comparatively easy
work, but to interpret them correctly, and tell how they
have all been produced until the primary is lost in the shadow
of tbe veil, is the work of the master mind; beuce the patho-
logist must be a philosopher as well." The world sometimes
calls him "a theorist." The half-educated and mmcenory
practitioner crows over him as a mere labora'ory worker: (,o
visionary persou without proclical experience," yet but for
this same "theoiist," that very practical igumainous would
be almost without the means of making a livelihood. This
"theorist" is the real lifter of the veil. The very "praclioal"
practitioner is tbe dead weight which has to be continually
overcome before the real value of the light gains entrance to
the public miud. The correct interpretation of the "how" is
the real problem iu all research. The correct interpretation
of the "bow" is the first standard by which all work must I"
judged. Disease, then, is the summing up of the action
the effects upon tbe normal elements of the organism
is a disturbance of tbe normal action ol these element
such a degree as to threaten their continued existence.

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The Elood Horse Meeting.

Much to the regret of all lovers of good sport, and much to
the pecuniary detriment of Ihe Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association, during the last ten dajs Jupiter Pluvius baa
had the guidance of the San FraDcisco weather. Had the
days been of the type wh:ch San Franciscans expect iu mid-
November— days when the air has jnst eDough of "edge" to
warn us that the "turn of the year" is behind us, days when
the sky is a paler blue than in the matchless summer— days
when to be out of doors is a delight— had there been such
days as these, the 18S8 Fall Meeting would have been a long
remembered success. But in place of the gay silk jacketB
crowding at the starting post, the raindrops plashed in the
dark pool that had gathered there. Instead of the jovial visi-
tors who usually throng the balconies and crowd the seats the
scribe was solitary as he looked about him.

At the Btables little was doing, and that little in
the half-hearted way that work is done when the doers
feel that it doesn't matter. The races should haye taken
place last week, but owing to the rain they were post-
poned until Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of this week.
But day after day the clouds gathered over the city and rain
fell steadily. But on both Tuesday and Thursday the rain
was still falling, and although at present writing the sun is
shining brightly, the track is a sheet of mud, and nothing
can be done. If the fair weather continues the racing will
probably begin next Tuesday, November 27th, but if Old
Prob sends more rain the Fame and Autumn stakes will be
run, and the other races declared off.

daughter produced Sentinel, Volunteer, Heroine and Marks-
man. This Sentinel's son and namesake sired Signal. A
son of Volunteer is called Standard Bearer, and two of bis
daughters pioduced Ensign and Valiant. Heroine produced
Hero of Thorndale who sired Combat.

The current light literature — it should rather be said cur"
rent fiction, since so much of it is far from literary — fur-
nishes many names which are new and easy to remember. No
"Mr. Barnes" or "Potter" is on the turf, there is an "Eden"
but no TJsselex or Mrs. Manhattan. Of course there are
Barbaras — there have been Barbaras since the beginnfng of
time, but the name of that curious widow's aunt, Miss Fridis.
wig, is, as yet, unappropriated. Belinda, Cynthia and
Celia, Amanda and Josephine, Rosaline and Christabel, Lin-
da, Belle and Olivia and even Anastasia are of frequent oc-
currence. Lalla Kookh and Nourmahal are popular names,
and Lenora and Capitola are frequently found. Even out-
side of song and story, short, new and of ten pleasing names
may be discovered. Chemistry and geology will furnish a
few, botany a great many. Many of the Indian and Spanish
names that are common in Californian ears are new to the
stud-book, and under some of these the flyers of the
future may well be introduced to public notice.

To Subscribers.

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we shall positively demand payment for the time it is sent.

Special Notice to Correspondents.

Nomenclature-

The Duties of a Stock-Farm Clerk.

Letters intended for publication should reach this office
not later than "Wednesday of each week, to secure a place in
the issue of the following Saturday. Such letters should be
addressed to the "Breeder and Sportpman," because if
otherwise addressed they may be delayed until too late.
Letters which demand immediate attention may be delayed,
and still worse be entirely neglected.

Whatever -pertains to ihe paper should be addressed to it.
This will insure immediate attention.

San Francisco, -Saturday, Nov. 24, 1888.

An Error.

The "we" of the Breeder and Sportsman is this week
written by an unaccustomed pen, whose owner regrets that
her first duty is to correct some mistakes in lost week's issue
which she did not discover until the mail was all sent away.
To state that A. P. was 19 hands high could but provoke an
amused smile on the face of the reader, but to mangle the
report of Balkan's race was "worse than a crime, it was a
blunder." We append a report of the race as it actually
occurred:

Match race, mile heats three in five, between brown colt
Balkan, three years old, by Mambrino Wilkes, with bay colt
Priucemont, also three years old, by Altamont.

First Heat — Princemont, from an ever start, took the lead,
but soon broke, and continuing to make a succession of
breaks, was unable to push BalkaD, who jogged in an easy
winner in 2:15.

Second Heat — Balkan took the lead from the start, opening
of a gap of several lengths which he maintained to the finish in
2.34*."

Third Heat— Balkan got a lead of such length as to con-
siderably endanger the distance of Princemont, and finished
a long way in the lead in 2:32.

summary.

Brown colt Balkan by Mam l»rino Wilkes Hinds 1 1 1

Bay colt Princemont by Altamont Beach 2 2 2

Time, 2:46,2:3^,2:32.

Two Young Sods of Elmo, 2:27-

A six-year-old stallion that has shown speed, but has not
yet done his best, is a desirable acquisition, and to be a full
brother to a good horse is an excellent recommendation for
any colt. The six-year-old Judge Belden, 2:3H, and the
fchree-year-oH full brother to Alfred S, 2:21£, are in the bauds
oijMessrs. Killip & Co. for sale, at a very reasonable figure?
Both are by Elmo, record 2:27.

The old and thoroughly reliable firm of J. O'Kane is
still catering to the wants of horsemen. Mr. O'Kane
brings years of experience, and experience of truly a practical
nature iu the manufacture of the various kinds of horse
boots. Years ago he invented and introduced several of the
best styleB of horse boots and is still busy making improve-
ments. An inspection of Ihe large and judiciously selected
stock of harness, blankets and horse furniture they carry
will well repay one for the time spent in so doing. Both
Mr. O'Kane and bis sou are genial and well informed, and
courteous and square dealing iu the motto of the firm. *

One of the most troublesome of the minor tasks on a stock
farm is the rinding of names for the year's crop of youngsters.
The name should be short, new and easy to pronounce. If
further it can hint at the pedigree, so much the better. But
above all and beyond all it should be distinctive. If a colt is
not good enough to deserve a decent name, no enterprising
breeder would keep him till a yearling.

The colt, of course, cannot be affected by his name, but a
clumsy and ill-chosen Eppellation casts discredit on his owner-
Biographical, mythological and geograpbioal dictionaries, and
the post-office guide are mines where all may easily seek, and
there aregood names enough to furnish all who will. Nearly
all the "boom" towns of California have names that are new.
"Why not use these? MoBt of them are pleasing and many of
them are short.

Breeders on this coast might surely find plenty of good
names, for they have the whole Spanish vocabulary at com-
mand, a language full of musical words, and words too,
which would have the charm of novelty. The tiresome
"Mollie" and "Mary" re-iteration, and the "Madam" This or
That, or "Lady" T'other nuisance would be abated, and there
would be some individuality shown.

Names of characters in plays and novels are often admir-
ably adapted for thegnames of the youngsters of the paddocks.
Shakespeare, Scott and Dickens have furnished the designa-
tions of many an aspirant for hippio honors; indeed, the
names of actors and authors themselves are often bom by
equine celebrities.

Some breeders have adopted the plan of naming all their
colts born in a certain year from words beginning with the
same letter; using them in regular alphabetical order for the
successive years. This plan has the advantage of fixing in
mind the age of the foal. Others name all of one year from
a certain class of objects. This serves the same purpose.
Others again try to give all the colts names beginning with
the same letter or syllable as the name of their sire, or name
of some relative distinguished on the turf. For instance
some young sons of Alcyone, 2:27, are called Alcyo, Alcryon
and Alcone. His, brother Alcantara, 2:23, has Alcana, Alce-
nor and Alcamont. But this system, like any other, has its
reductio ad absurdum, for the former has a colt Alcandre and
the other a son Alcander. The transposition of a letter,
which change need not affect the pronunciation of the name,
is not enough to prevent confusion.

It is much more easy to criticise or to praise the work of
others than to do ourselves work which can defy criticism or
gain praise. In looking through the list of sires of 2:30 per.
formers, or a volume of the Trotting Register, one may easily
notice enough oddities of nomenclature to fill columns, and
may gain many excellent hints upon the proper methods to
avoid.

The names Hambletonian, Mambrino and Patchen have
been used as prefix or suffix, or have been rent into pieceB and
compounded with other valued fragments so often that it 1b
almost a custom. There are among the 2:30 sires thirty-
three horses whose names begin with Mambrino. Five of
these are named Mambrino Chief, and two are called Mam-
brino Hambletonian. There are Black Hawks, Night Hawks
and Eagles, not to mention Morgans, in large numbers.
There are three horses named George M. Patchen, either one
of which is good enough to deserve a Bpecial name. But it
is when, leaving the comparatively circumscribed 2:30 list,
one wanders into the wider fields of the Stud Book, that one
finds the most clumBy composite names. But even the 2:30
liBt will buow such nameB as Stump the Dealer, Nigger
Baby, Nigger Doctor and Nigger-in-the-Woodpile.

Instances of excellent namts are fast multiplying. Referee,
Arbiter and Executor for sons of Administrator are goodi
while Counsellor, Saturn and Advocate are excellent for
sons of Attorney. A fairly good procession of names is found
here: Blucher sired Patriot, and he Young Patriot, whose

Not long since, in chatting with a prominent horseman
from a southern State, the conversation turned upon the
duties of the clerk or secretary of a stock-farm. "I do not
know," said he, "what may be the rule on other farmB, but
my secretary issues my catalogues, attends to all my adver-
tising, reports to the chief horse papers all the foals dropped
on the farm, all Bales or purchases, and all deaths among
my stock.

"Correspondence naturally falls to the secretary, as
well as receiving visiting horsemen in my absence. Of
course such duties require one thoroughly informed on
pedigrees, and conversant with the current events in the
horse-world and familiar with all maLters that tend to en-
hance the value of my stock. A good clerk is hard to find,
because a man that is capable of doing all this generally has
a stock-farm of his own. A good clerk, capable, alert and well-
informed is a treasure and commands a good salary, but the
bird is as rare as the 2:15 trotter; there are only enough of
them to show us the desirability of excellence."

Eureka Jockey Club.

The entries for the Fall Meeting at Eureka closed on Fri-
day, November 15th, and their races begin on Tuesday of
next week, occupying four days. "We regret that the list of
entries has not been sent us. It is to be hoped that our
friends in Eureka may have better weather than the horse-
men of San Fransisco, and their meeting may be a great
success.

The Melbourne Race Stable Sale.

The racehorses composing the Melbourne raciDg stable,
property of Messrs. \V. S. Barnes Ac Co., will be sold at the
stableB of Messrs. Treacy & Wilson, in Lexington, Ky.. on
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1888, by Col. S. D. Bruce. This lot com-
prises some of the best and soundest racehorses now on the
turf or ever offered at public sale in America, including Gal-
lifet, winner of the Clark Stakes and Champagne Handicap at
Louisville, Himyar Stakes, at Latonia, and who ran the first
mile in the Kentucky Handicap, officially timed, in 1 :41, with
109 lbs.; The Lion, a first-class three-year-old; Alexandria,
half brother to the great two-year-old Fresno, by Faketto,
one which has worked 1£ miles in 2:09| and a mile and a
half in 2:39, with 118 lbB.; Ceawood, a superior colt, winner
of the Clay Stakes at Lexington; Prather, by Virgil, Sire of
Hindoo, Tremont, etc., a good racehorse; ten two-year-olds,
including the Lioness, acknowledged to be the best two-
year-old filly that appeared iu the West this year, winner of
the WilgUB, Hurslbourne, Runnymede, Vestal, St. Louis,
Waldo Park and Kentucky stakes at Saratoga; she defeated
Proctor Knott, wiuner of ihe Futurity Stakes, Champagne
Charley and other craokB; Once Again, wiuner of the Harold
Stakes, and who beat Champagne Charley, Bluerock, own
brother to Raceland, and a firstclass two-year-old; The For-
um, a large, fine son of the Great Longfellow; Glockner, by
Duke of Montrose, a firstclass two-year-old, aud a winner;
Retrieve, a very fine handsome daughter of Duke of Mon-
trose, full sister to Montrose, winner of the Kentucky Derby;
Cotton Exchange Stakes, etc., a firstclass filly and a winner
in faBt time; Madolin, daughter of the great Hindoo; Middle-
march, own sister to Carrie Hanson and Islington, by im-
ported Billet, and winner of -the only race in which she
ever started; Century, sister to Catalpa, by Billet, a verj su-
perior and fast filly, and twenty-three yearlings, the pick
from all the great breeding establishments iu Kentucky, and
individually the best lot ever brought to the hammer in
America. Have never been speeded, only broken and sea-
soned. The Melbourne Stable has bought more winners in
proportion to the number purchased tban any other stable.
This lot was selected after watching them in their paddocka
from the time weaned until sold, and are from the most pot-
ent racing and best producing families in America. The sale
will be positive and without reserve on accouut of the retire-
ment of the owners from the turf. The animals are all en-
gaged in the most valuable stakes to be run in the East and
West during the years 1889 and 1890.

1888

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The Haeein Sale.

Messrs. Killip & Co., of 22 Montgomery street, City, an-
noUDce through the advertising colums that on Tuesday
Nov. 27tb, at the Railroad Stables, corner Steiner and Turk
streets, San Fraucisco, they will sell for acoount of Mr. J. B.
Haggin a heavy draft of lurses from the stud of that gentle-
man. Many roa'd and harness mares of most approved
breeding, and determined exctllenee are listed. A number
of thoroughbred riding horses of line size and action are
offered. Also work and draft horses and Shetland ponies in
large selection. Wherever horsemen are the name of Mr.
Hapgin is known, and his success in breeding and selling
hitherto will induce general interest in this last opportunity
given to secure really good horses of avouched breeding and
high quality.

The horses may be seen at the stables on and after to-day.

Horses' Names-

Han*! <| down from Mo aa*l !>ain to Son ami l>;iii^ht-r.
-Some Unlucky Titles.— An Interest!":! « li«t Willi Miss
A. I.. Wllsjn oi 11. o "Breeder and Sportam au."

Trotting Stallions For Sale.

Two promising young stallions are offered at private sale
iu our columns this week. They are Judge Belden, a son of
Echo, with a record of 2:31, and a full brother to Alfred S.,
the famous young trotter who lias a recoad of 2:21 J. We
are assured these young horses will bear critical examination,
and are full of promise. They will be sold at a reasonable
figure. The terms and full particulars can be obtained o*
Killip & Co., in whose hands they have been placed for sale-

Killarney, 2:20 1-4.

P. Fitzgerald of Woodland, Yolo county, offers for sale
the pacing stallions Killarney and Killmore. The former
has a pacing record of 2:20£, and his son Killmore should in-
herit a goodly portion of his speed.

Sales.,

Maj. P. P. JohuHoo, Lexington, Ky., has sold to W. H.
Wilson, Abdallah Park, Cynthiana, Ky., the bay colt Marius,
foaled 18S6 by Simmons, record 2:28; 1st dam Katie C. by
Mambriuo Howard 3655, 2d dam Meteor, record 2:31, by
Clark Chief SS, 3d dam Miss Waxey.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — in my article found in
your last issue you make me say of A. P., Alexander's great
son, that he standB 19 handB high. Now I object Beriously
to the extra two inches. A. P. is 17 hands high. I am
also made to say that one of A. P.'s colts is heavily
muscled in the pastern. Excuse me! I wrote gaskin. An
ankle is often a swell thing— many men are captivated by an
ankle. But a swelled ankle in a horse will never do. Mr.
Page in his article should have said, or you for him, that
Mortimer's record was 2:34f, and that in trotting in 2:27 on
November 5th, he reduced it 7% seconds. Hurrah for Mor-
timer! I have a little bit of breeding to felicitate myself
upon, the partial result of which I send to yon.

Two years ago I traded to Doctor J. M. Proctor a yearling
Dawn filly out of a Rustic mare of mine called Pastime (a
pretty name, is It not?) for a six-year-old Whippleton
mare. Mr. Arthur Whitney at the time had a yearling
Dawn out of Gazelle, called Pilgrim, which could beat the
Doctor's filly easily. I used to console the Doctor by saying
"Well, if Silky ever does trot, she will go fast. Her mother
could show me a thirty clip as a two-year-old."

It took Geo. Baylis some" little time to get the great Dawn
balanced as a yearling, but when level he was a diamond of
the first water. Thus consoled, my friend Proctor never lost
faith in his beautiful chestnut. Fred Vailand Steve Crandall
worked Silky some, but as she had no conhrmed gait, but
was mixed up in her action, bat little promise was shown.
Finally the Doctor who is a good horseman, to the manner
(not or) born took his pet home and drove her in his
buggy about Petaluma visiting his patients. Sometimes
Silky carried the M. D. on the wings of healing and mercy to
his friends and patients. Once in a while the Doctor would
give his young Dawn a spin round the Petaluma track.

So you may imagine how pleased I was to receive this
letter, the other day from Dr. Proctor. (I drove the tilly
(three years old) yesterday to my road buggj on the track, a
half mile. The first quarter in -10 seconds, the half in 1:22J.)
I immediately wrote my friend, hurrah for Dawn! hurrah for
Kustic! and hurrah for the driver!

Wilfred Page and OrrinHickok have a great Dawn yearling
I hear, which they own in common. A quarter in 50 seconds
after a few times driving for their colt was an easy move.

The time has come, it is now that all progressive live men
have got to have the great mothers. She who rockB the
cradle of the world, sways the destinies of nations for good
or ill. The hopes, the fears, the home traiuing of early
years, makes the mature man or woman. Look at the" suc-
cessful horsemen, Kose, Stanford, Baldwin, Haggin. They
own such mares as Minnehaha, Midnight, Lister, Anne and
Maud Hampton.

What a beautiful thing the Arabs have to say of mothers!
They say, when God made the world he Baw he had left
many things undone, which the comfort and future happiness
of the race demanded so he made mothers. So we say, God
bless our mothers. ?. J. Shafter.

Olema, Nov., 18, 1S8S.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— We beg leave to call
your attention to the following: In your issue of September
22d, page 196, at foot of third column (summaries of Stockton
Fair), there is a paragraph which refers to the two-year-old
Agne's B. who walked over, aDd that no one knew the breed-
ing of this animal. In your own issue of March 24th, page
179, you will rind it, in the center column, uuder the words
"running stake." The pedigree as there given is perfectly
correct. She was entered for the Omnibus Stakes (at Mon-
mouth Park) for 1889, but has been declared.

New York, November 12, 1SS8. Goodwin Bros.

The pedigree of Agnes B. is there given "by imp. Glen-
garry, dam Ensue."

We take pleasure in. directing the attention of our readers
to the advertisement of W. B. Chapman. "Perrier Jouet"
is such a choice brand of wine and so universally Bought by
connoiseurs that many unprincipled dealers are fraudulently
claiming to handle this celebrated champague. Mr. Chap-
man is the sole agent for this Coast and has placed it for sale
with all the first-class wine merchants and grocers.

Uuder the above head lines the Sail Francisco Examiner
published in a recent issue, an article which we copy, taking
the liberty of correcting certain errors, which are due to
transcription from stenographic notes.

The same little girl that asked her father who it was that
made the prices of dress goods, sugar, butter and wheat, in-
quired yesterday as to who it was that gave race horses such
funny names. The perplexed parent referred the matttr to the
flxamintr, and the reporter who was appointed a committee
of one to rind out, interviewed Miss A. L Wilson, assistant ed-
itor and business manager of the Breeder and Sportsman.
gMiss Wilson does not look like a business manager, nor
does she resemble a sportsman. On the btreet ODe would
lake her to be a very fair sample of a good-looking Boston
school ma'am. She wears glasseB and embonpoint, has a
clear, bright eye, an engaging manner, can talk business like
a veteran financier, and can tell more about horses ia an
hour than a reporter could write in a week. In response to
a leading question put by the reporter, Miss Wilson replied:
"Some people use methods in naming their horses and
some don't; but those who don't use any method seem to hit
it aright. One way is to name some of the horses in a certain
family after some great progenitor. For instance, there is the
Wilkes tribe, many members of which bear the n^ine of
Wilkes, 'there are Prince Wilkes, Royal Wilkes, Guy Wilkes,
and one man named a filly Flip Wilkes. One of the tribe
was named Wilkie Collins, another Wilksie and a tilly Wilfesa.
Prince and King, Chief and General, Colonel and Captain
are frequent handles to the Wilses' pedigree.

"There used to be a good deal of trouble and confusion
about names," went on Miss Wilson.

"Unscrupulous men used to name poor stock after the
great progenitors of some other horse than their own, and it
was chiefly for this reason that the National Association of
Trotting Horse Breeders passed the following resolutions:

'Resolved, That every stallion or colt entire shall be reg-
istered in a name distinctly his own, or with the name of a
distinguished ancestor or sire, but no material part thereof
shall be repeated in any form when naming animals farther
removed than the immediate progeny of such an ancestor or
sire.'

" A good story is told of a man who wanted to get some of
his horses catalogued. He had neglected to name them, and
when the cataloguer asked him for their names he replied,
looking at the objects about him in the barn-yard: Lady
FeLcepost, Lady Strawstack, Stallfed, Shingle, Nail and
Hammer,' and they were catalogued under those names.

"Many horses are named after great men, as Daniel
Webster, whose record is 2:30; H. W. Beecher, whose record
is 2:28^, and Captain John Smith for him of Pocahontas
fame. "Daniel Lambert founded a great family, and he is
still living at the age of thirty-two years. Herod is twenty-
two years old, and two years ago he made a record of 2-24J.
There is also aBeaconstield, a Beauregard and any number of
Robert E. Lees. Albert France has a record of 2:20£. Grover
Cleveland (and the coincidence is strange) ran one good race,
then broke his leg the next time and was shot. Horsemen
are getting the impression now that it spoils a good horse to
name him after a good man.

"Most horses named after speedy things do not turn out
so speedy as their owners would wish. A horse named
Piledriver would have a better chance in a race than one
called Lightning or Electricity, although there is an Arrow
with a pacing record of 2:13f.

"The horses of L. J. Eobo and those of Leland Stanford at
the Palo Alto stables have been well named. Whenever Mr.
Rose finds a word that is not familiar to him as a horse's
name he puts it down in his notebook, and when he has to
chriBten a colt he consults the book and Belects a name.
Many horses are distinguished, also, from some spots or
peculiarity of color, such as Pinto or Bronco, and sometimes
titles are given that suggest some accidental occurrence at
the time of birth.

"The matter of names is more important than most people
would imagine.

"A notable horse with a bad name is the Indiana pacer,
Blue Bull. It is a horrible handle for a horse, oat he has
sired some excellent trotters. He was so called on account
of his odd gray color and from the scorn in which he was
held. He, however, worked his way into prominence, and
tne abominable name has now become the honorable badge
of a great family.

"There was an English running horse out of Peine de
Cceur (Heartache) who was named Despair. He ran in seven
races and was beaten only by a head each time, whereupon
his owner, in deBpair, ceased to bet money on him. He won
the next race, when bis owner had no money up, but he
never won again. His title was most appropriate.

"Fillies are frequently named after unknown people — the
friends, neighbors, wives or sweethearts of their owners.
The frequent use of initials in designating animals has grown
to be a great abuse, owing to the confusion which this prac-
tice will necessarily cause. Oliver K., 2:163, has a brother
whose name wa6 snggested as O. K., but there was some
hesitation about accepting the name, and I do not know
whether it has been accepted yet. The initial fever has
been very prevalent. Thus, John Smith will call his horse
John S., or J. S., and John Sanderson will do the same.
The reBult is that there is considerable ambiguity and uncer-
tainty as to horses having the same or similar initials. In a
recent race in the Grand Circuit there were five horses
known hv initials — an absurd and confusing arrangement.
This fever took its rise from the success of Jay-Eye-See,
named from the initials of his owner, J. I. Case. Another
horse came out as Jay-I-Don't-See, whose speed, by the way,
never showed on the record as low as 2:30.

"Sometimes the names fit very well indeed, Kibosh came
out a few years ago, but retired without having accomplished
anything. Cui Bono never showed what he wub good tor,
while kings, chiefB, conquerors, monarcha and others of
similar nomenclature seem to labor under great difficulties to
sustain their titles, only a few of them having risen to fame,
I owned a horse named Loafer, brother of Ambler and
Lounger, bat he never did anything on the racecourse but to
loaf behind all the rest. Electric, with a record of 2:20, fitted
his title very well. His dam wa6 out of Jupiter. Dispatch,
another fast name, trotted in 2:24 J. Sleepy Tom, Sleepy John,
Sleepy Joe and Sleepy Bill have all done better than might
have been expected.

"Slander, Scandal, Rumor and Gossip are by Tattler.
Names eometimes ran through a single tquiue family in u
very odd way. The mare Colon, Bister to Comma, bad a colt
by Simmons, and this colt was called Simmo-Colon. Sim-
mons was also the sire of Persimmons. The horse Cyclone,
2:23£, is a brother to Calm, and had a sister, Cycle, and a

brother Cubit. Twilight's son was called Can 1'elight, and
Chance produced a daughter Comiuerc , but none of the fam-
ily was related to Specnliiliou. Imported Gilop.ide produced
Cotillion, who in turn produced Redowa, who produced Flir-
tation. Flirtation was the dam of Deceiver.

"Smuggler, 2:l5j, is the sire of Deceiver, Rover, Robber,
Sconiuir.l. Pirate aud others of similar disreputable titles.
This system of numing is very common, convenient and dis-
tiucive. Thus the colts of Moneymaker might be appro-
priately named Sequin, Coin, Dollar, Dacat, Rupee, Ruble,
Piastre and Sou. The Moor, owned by L. J. Rose, is the
sire of Inca, Del Sur and Sultan. Sultan is the sire of Rajah,
Pasha, Caliph and Alcazar, as well as of Bedouin, Kismet,
Soudan, Smyrna and Stambonl. Baron and Baroness are
brother and sister, and the mare produced Barony.

"There was a gray mare which produced Sandhill, Fortress
and Citadel, and another who produced Shauty aud P duce.
Paymaster is by Volunteer, a very good nume. Iudia-
napolis is a son of Indiana, and Japanese produced Oka and
Okada. Col. E. H. Broadhead of Milwaukee owned a gray
horse remarkable for speed and endurance, and called Mazu-
mauie, the Iudian name for iron horse or locomotive. Mhz<j-
manie made a record of 2:20^; in 1SS7. Cashier is a sou of
Sterling. Leather is by Soapstick, and there is a runner out
of another family who is named Drumstick.

"The mare Calm was sired by Gentle Breeze, and Harvest
Queen produced Mayboy. Despot and Director are sous
of Dictalor, and Director has a son called Direct. Some sons
of Electio *-er are: Elect, Re-elect, Re-election, Election aud
Elector. Illrised is the sire of Misused, Pulenta is out of
Maccaroni. Cherokee is by Imported Saxon, and Sentinel,
Fright and Frightful are by Almm. Vidette is out of Vol-
tigeur, Alta, Altitude and Altauijni by Almont.

"The name Belle is very frequent iu the Palo Alto stables,
and they are all good. Beautiful Hells produced Hinda
Rose, Alta Belle, St. Bell, Rosemont, Chimes, Bell Boy, Palo
Alto Belle, Alto and Electric Bell.

"In the Pacific Coast Blood-Horse Association entry list we
find Haegiu'sExhact, the daughter of Tincture, Loveknot, tbe
daughter of My Love; Applause, by Three Cheers. Mollie
McCarthy's Last, for the n»ughter of Mullie McCarthy, is a
very poor name. Then there is Little Rose, the daughter of
Roselund, Caress, the daughter of Carissima, Maid of Honor,
the daughter of Pass, Faustine, the daughter of Flirt, Shan-
non Rose by Shannon out of Fairy Rose, Songstress out of
Malibran, Liberty Flibbet out of FJil.bsrty Gibbet, Hermes
out of Hercladai. Notidle sired by Wildidle. Bogus by Opbir
is a suggestive combination to mining men. Ore out of
Golden Gate has a CnIifomia flavor,

"Some peculiar names in this list are Lucifer, Sin-
fire, Peregrene, Helhtrope, Sleepv Dick, White Cloud, Blue
Bonnet, Tricksev, Mother Hubbard, Jack Pot, Flood Tide,
The Czar, Black Pilot, Grisette. Dago, Canny Scot, King
Idle and Silver Bow.

"Many horsemen have a superstition regarding names and
others are adopting a method for cataloguing their stock in a
way to indicate the pedigree. So there is something in a
name after all," added Miss Wilson with a gentle laugh.

Answers to 'vorressonrlents.

Qr.e°tioiis answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany aJ]
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'n name cannot receive attention.

E. B., Marysville, November 19, 1S88.

What is the breeding of bay horse Alpheus. and what is his
record 1

Answer. — 1st: By Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Pacific, son
of Niagara; second dam by Royal George.

2d: Three consecutive heats, at Bay District course, San
Francisco, October 31, 18SS, 2:2S. 2-.28J and 2:27

S. H., Stockton, November 17, 1S8S.

What is the age, breeding ana record of the horse Balkan?

Answer. — 1st: Three years old.

2d: By Mambrino Wilkes, dam Fanny Fern by Jack Haw-
kins.

3d: 2:29i, Oakland Trotting Park, October 9th, trotting for
the forfeit of a match with Princemont.

Chico, Cal.

Will you oblige a subscriber by publishing iu your next
issue the record of the horse Sable Wilkes when he was a
three-year-old? State when and where he made the record.

Answer. — Sable Wilkes made a three-year-old record of
2:18, beating all previous three-year-old records by H sec-
onds. He made this

Mares Bred to Abbotsford, 1887-

At He'lair Stock Farm, *OftUi'»kc, Franklin Co., Ken.

W. T. & W. H. Lewis' Orlena by King Bene.

Vf, T. & W. H. Lewis' Dnnlora by King Rene.

John Walker's brown mare by son of liagle Ma'iibrino.

B. B Peak's bay mare by Dictator.

R. P. Pepper's chestnut mare by Onward.

A. E. Chambers' Dixey by Norman.

A. E. Chambers' Lucy by Norman.

L. P. Thompson's bay niaru Kirj« Rene.

M. Thompson's chestnut mare German town.

A. J. Alexander's Puetta ) y Harold.

J. N. Blackmore's bay mare Onward.

H. Renjiiiocsy's bay mare Onward.

Bowen k Bolton's bay mare Onward.

F. Gano Hill's chestnut mare Stratbmore.

F. Gano Hill's chestnut mare Freeman.

P. Gano Hill's bay mare Twilight,

W. E. & S. A. Russell's chestnut maro

W. E. & 8. A. Russell's bay marc

J. B. Watheu's bay mare Messenger Chief.

Church Bros.' bay mare Dey's Woodford.

Ben SpJUilding's grey mare Mesneo*ur Chief.

R. H. Wilson's bay mare Nick Monroe.

J. L. Wharton's black mare Gill's Vermonc.

W. H. Thomas' bay mare New York.

L. L. (ox's bay mare Juggler.

C. H. Taylor's chestnut mare Endorse! .
Jno. C Morris* brown maro New Vorl;.
Keller rboinas' Novelty i J Sbfc) by Sew fork.
J. R. Wendover's chestnut mare Aberdeen.

J. N. Bradley's bay mare Ward's Flying Cloud.

W. E. &. S. A. Russell's bay man

W. E. & S. A. Russell's Day mare — ■

F. M. Snavely's bay mare Juggler.

Ike Cblnn's bay mare Macry's Uambletnnian.

E. D. Smith's bay mare American Clay.

8. T. Wren's bay mare Podt Boy.

Wru. Moore's bay mare Bin Drey's Lexln

Hiram Berry's bay mare Abdallah Mambrino.

Anthony Bey's bay mare Harold.

One of the editors of Wallace'* Monthly firmly believes
that "for auy man with the necessary capital there is in the
breeding buBiuess a protit of 20 percent on hie investment,
if he will go to work in the right way, look upon the
ing of horses as a pure and Bimple business, and give
same careful thought and attention that he would i
tile pursuits."

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Nov. 24

ROD.

Anions tb^ Redwoods.

CHAPTER U.
Not to bo read by those who dislike retrospect.
It is not a pleasant sensation when something has gone
wrong to feel that you alone are lo blame for it. In the lirst
place your personal agency debars you from the privilege of
telling Borne one else just how he could have avoided so dis-
agreeable a result, aud in the second, you become weary of
the "ifs" that stand like so many miniature images of Cer-
berus, guarding the gateway between you aud peaceful re-
flection.

Add to this disturbing feeling a lonesome tramp of a milo
or more through a pathless forest, a miud engrossed by the
beads of a treatise on lichen", aud a heart beating with fear
lest something has befallen its dearest care, and you will
have some understanding of the perturbed stale in which
Mi. Selden found himself when he reached the bank of the
stream, and did not, us he had hoped, 6ee Erl.

"Strange, strange! '' he said, half aloud, aud with a kiod
of gentle apologetic impatience, "Strange, I'm sure the call
came from here."

Only the rush of water made reply as he looked anxiously
before him. He had a thin, interesting face, full of lines
and furrows which thought and care had ploughed; and the
half absent, half wistful expression in bis full blue ejes told
apathetic story of struggle aud unrest. While his dark
brown hair streaked well with gray, worn longer than custom
sanctioned, and combed back from a brow high and construc-
tive, gave hi ui the appearance of an uncertain scientist of
the lifteenth oentury.

Even Erl, full as she was of the thoughtless tricks and
pranks of youth, peeping slyly from the busji, was
struck by the patient sadness of his bearing. One of the
sudden revelations which occasionally come to us all con-
cerning those with whom we live in familiar intercourse,
flashed through her. For the first time it appeared that her
father's life was unusual and possibly unhappy. Wonder
why they lived as they did comparatively alone in the woods,
had uever come to her before; their living so had nil seemed
so natural and right that no disturbing thought had ever been
born of it, but pow, swiftly, like a new thing winging it-* way
into her life came the spirit of this inquiry, came also, a
new sympathy and a deeper tenderness for her father.

A week ago she would have led him a merry chase through
brush and stream, but to-daj', under influence of this new
fueling she surrendered at ouce, aud with a suddeness that
had nearly frightened her father from the spot, burst from
her hiding place, not under it, or at one side of it, but liter-
ally from it, and said impulsively:

"The call was from this side, papa dearie, not from that.
No, no, yon must not come over! I'il run down to the big
tree aud oross to you."

Away she sped like a water-sprite, or some partially human
uymph of the woods, and before he could fairly realize she
had gone, was standing beside him.

'■See," she said, giving him her rod, and opening her bas-
ket, "see, in spite of the rain I have «ix bah, Rob said I
would get none."

"A marvelous catch, truly, quite worth coming for." Mr.
Selden took one of the smallest up and let it slip through
his lingers again. It was pleasant to note how much young-
er aud brighter his face seemed as he looked at Erl and
pursed up his mouth at her catch.

"Worth coming for! Eere, give me the basket, l'on sball
not have one for supper." Sue stretched out her hands,
and when he held the basket far out of her reach, buried
both of them in his long beard.

"Here, take it. You're a wretched teimagant, Erl." So
his lips said, bnt the look of love in his eyes made the words
Beem false.

"That's because I'm your daughter, dearie. You see I

have to be something dreadful to keep you within bounds."

He Biniled and gave her the basket. She turned in the

direction of the road that stretched along Bear Creek aud up

to the top of the hill.

As they walked along slowiy he attempted to make her feel
the indiscretion of stealing away as she bad done to-day.
She dreaded his tender chiding, and shielded herself by tel-
ling him how deep he was in boobs and terms when she had
goue out. He felt his dereliction in this respect deeply, and
scarcely needed the reminder.

"Beside, I did Dot intend to fish at first," she said gravely,
"I went" — here her voice sank very low — "to see if my vio-
lets were in bloom. When I came back you were still so busy
that I would not even call Nestor for fear of disturbing you."
All the s idnsss had come back to his face as he asked,
"Why did you not tell me where you were going at first? It
would have pleased me to go.

'■Really, papa?" she asked, noting his changed expression.
"Let us go now, then. Kiss me first."

He bent his head and kissed her, and instead of turning
aside to the footptth that led homeward, they followed the
road until they came to an open space where the sunbeams
came first in the morning and rested last at twilight; then
they left the road and walked across agrasBy slope until they
reached a small enclosure under a low oak tree. Here a
marble crosB told its tale of a finished life. On it was cut
the name Helen Abernethy Selden. The grave itself was en-
tirely covered by a mass of white violets gathered and plant-
ed by Erl.

"Tell me, papa," she SHid, moving close to him and seem-
ing not to notice his question, or to see the tears in his eyes,
"tell me, am I like mamma?"

"No, child, I have never seen any one in the leaBt like
your mother." Then fearing she might be pained, he drew
her down to a Beat beside him on a broad Btone that lay near
the grave, aud put his arm across her shoulders.

"Perhaps I am fanciful in this, but your mother came into
my life when I was so youog and — "

"Oh, pipa, tell me about it. You know—" Erl broke in
impulsively as usual, but stopped aud looked keenly at her
fatuer before endiug. She meant for the future to be very
womanly and careful.

"Yes, yes, child, I know," he said hastily. "It is time-
time — "

"No, not if it hurts you like this." She noticed how pale
he had grown. "Turn over no dead things to sadden us
both."

"Hush. Erl, it is your right to know what I can tell."
He sat in silence a moment calling himself weak, and say-
iDg what he had said many times iu bis life, that he should
have been a woman; then, with a sudden summoning of
will that proved his self-accusations untrue, he began
abruptly.

"It was uot my good fortune to be born a remarkable boy,
though my mother, who was altogether too fond for properly
takiug my measurement, thought otherwise. I was rather
quiet and fond of certain kind of books and that, she argued,

made me different from other boys. Believing this fully,
she made many sacrifices, after my father's death, to keep
me in school. One of ihehe was to give up part of her home
to boir lers. At first we had chiefly disagreeable people, but
graduj.l y my mother grew able to make choice among her
applicants, and so manage life more pleasantly. One day,
when I was just fonrteen years old, I came home from Fchool
and fouud a tiDy girl iu the dining-room — a wonderful little
creature, it seemed to me, with the sunniest curls aud the
shyest trowu eyes I had ever seen. 'Here is a new friend
for yun, Harry,' said my mother, 'this is Helene Douglas.'

"The little girl held out her hand very timidly and said,
looking down on the floor, 'Helen Abernethy Douglas.' She
put such an trnphasis on Abernethy, which I uftertfar I
learned was her mother's family name. That aftemoou I
was obliged to giv^ up my play and Bhow the new boarder
books, or entertain her iu any way she chose. In the even-
ing, after she was tucked away in bed, I learned that she was
au orphan and that her guardian had placed her in my intth-
er's care until she shonl 1 become of age.

"Happy days they were for me when I attended her to
school or Sabbath school, and happier still the first Sunday
evening we went unaccompanied to church. She was then
in her sixteenth year aud I iu my nineteenth. AU my plans
of life were laid, and, with one exception, she knew them.
For my mother I cannot say so much, since I held my chief
plan back from her, knowiug she would be disappointed in
me when I revealed it. And yet, looking back on my life
from where I t-tand to-day, I feel that I was following out
the strongest bent of my nature in becoming a schoolmaster.
To have entered the clergy, as mother desired, would have
been to make the church over which I might be appointed
ridiculous. If the struggle for a livelihood had uot told so
decidedly t u my mother, I might have waited longer before
announcing my intention, but bb it was I felt that action
must be taken at once. I could see that it was a severe blow,
and yet it grew more and more difficult to be quite patient
with the wailiugs over a university course, which she felt
*ure would have made me view things in a different light.
Time aud again I argued that life would bring out whatever
power aud force Were in me, and that if none were developed
it would be because the elements of them were not there.
But it was poor talking at b st, aud unsatisfactory to both.

Having made up my mind as to what was be.-<t to be done,
I went directly about it, aud before turning tweuty had my
first school. It was a small one in San Mateo County, but
my mind was tuned to good work and I achieved such a
measure of succrss that in two years I secured a vice-prin-
cipalship in Sa- Francisco. During my absence many things
had happened— the two which chiefly affected me being my
mother's poor health and Helen's accession to the fortune
which awaited her. For the former I could and did provide,
but in regard to the latter I was without a voice. Her
friends, chiefly people of fashion who had known her
patents, the frivolouB finishing school she attended and her
early acquaintance with society all militated againBt any in-
fluence I C'.-uld bring to bear. Never for a moment did I to
myself deny that I loved her; but her perfect frankness when
in my presence made me feel that so far as I was coucerned
her heart slept, and the one plan of mine she did not know
was that I hoped some day to win her. This hope now be-
gan to die. For although she refused tc leave my mother,
her time was bo taken up with a thousand and one social de-
mands that our meetings were necessarily infrequent. Even
my deep feeling was against me, making me constrained
in her presence, and by degrees a coldness grew up between

US.

"But my worst trial began when gentlemen sought ber.
No one could blame them; she had developed into a beauti-
ful woman, but I was sure they wanted her money and with-
drew further and further instead of doing my duty and as-
certaining whether those who did come were worthy of
admittance. A man with unconquerable vices is worse even
than a money-seeker, though both should be kept away from
a womau if her future happiness is desired.

"At length the tidings which I constantly expected, yet
dreaded to hear, were brought me. Helen was to be married.
I had met the gentleman once or twice, a Mr. Graham, pros-
perous as a merchant, handsome and well enough spoken.
Of course I did not like him. And this was not solely due
to his success with Helen, bnt to a certain peculiar animal
quality of expression that now and again shot across his
face. Ah, child! those were bitter, bitter days to live
through!"

"Poor papa!" Erl nestled close to him and kissed his
cheek.

"It was then that I bought this piece of rough land and
built my cabin on it. And the Saturdays and holidays spent
here with my rod and gun were about the only bright things
in existence.

After Helen's marriage my mother and I took a smaller
houBe and settled down to a kind of drowsy life. The wed-
diDg journey was a long one, including, beside the usual
European trip, a visit to Egypt and Greece. Often as I sat
in my room at night and looked out on the stars, I pictured
what happineBS it would be to me to accompany her over this
old battleground of thought and religion, and wondered if her
husband troubled himself about what it was doing for her
mind, or if he went simply because it was the thing for mon-
eyed people to do, and chafed at everything primitive BDd
inconvenient. I have always believed that women are what
men make them, or permit them to be, and looking ahead I
could not see a large future for Helen.

At the end of two years they came back, and she visited us.
I was prepared for change, but not iu the least ready for the
pale, anxious face aud hollow eyes that met me Even my
mother was struck, and said to me confidentially that she
hoped Mr. Graham had not gone back to drinking so soon.
Then for the first time I learned what I should have made it
my business to know from the beginning, that Helen, iu her
girlish ignorauce had married a man absolutely unfit to mate
with any womau of purity. If the days bad been heavy
before, they were doubly so now. But three years passed
away, disturbed by no worse developments than rumor could
serve, aud I was begiuning to hope that whatever best there
was might continue, when one night as I sat reading in inv
room the door-bell rang faintly. I looked at the clock: it
lacked two minutes of midnight. Instead of going down 1
opened the window and asked who was there. The auswer
came timidly, "Helen." I made all haste to let her iu, aud
without asking a question took her to my mother, thou went
to my room to think on her cold, trembling hands and pale
face, aud to Dace the floor uutil morninc. Upon one point
my miud was thoroughly fixed, that no further step should
be taken without my full knowledge and consent. Aud
wheu my poor, little, delicate mo her met me in the morning
I told her so. In reply she said to me that there was nothing
to be dqne, that Helen had left Mr. Graham altogether.
When I read the morning paper I knew why. Such a story
of drunkenness and immorality you could not understand,
child, and, God willing, need never kuow."

Mr. Selden leaned his head on his hand a moment and
then continued:

"I thought it time now to let Mr. Graham know there was
at least one man who had something more than a business
interest iu Helen's affairs; so I wrote a note demanding what
things belonged to her, aud notifying him that action for
divorce would be commenced immediately. His affairs bad
already gained Buch publicity that he dared not fight, but for
mouths he annoyed her- in every way. No words could
express the tenderness I felt for her all through this severe
trial, yet the habit of coldness I had cultivated had taken
complete possession of my manner, and I was so formal that
she afterward told me she thought I was on the side of those
who blamed her for not bearing in silence. There was, of
course, an immense amount of babble and clatter, though
nothing in the least touching her, and I resolved there should
net be. This led me to accept n priucipalsbip in Oakland,
and to spend only Saturday aud Sunday at home. To such
a plan Helen demnrred, and insisted on going away, my
mother, however, prevailed with her not to, and she fully
repaid her. No daughter could have been more tender and
devoted. This Bort of life continued for five years; then my
mother died aud fouud peace beside my father.

Helen and I were now quite alone, and unless I could pick
up courage to learn my fate, our paths must lie apart. More
than once she had expressed her dislike of the city where
she had endnred so much, and I knew she was arranging to
leave it, when I found heart to ask her to marry me. At first
she would scarcely listen, Dleaded poor health, disgrace,
everything she could bring to bear, but through it all some-
thing in her manner gave me hope. I felt that after the long
strangeness her heart was beginning to answer mine. She
kept me in doubt for over a year; I could have waited ten
knowing she would belong to me at laBt. After the quietest
of weddings we came dowu here. From the first she loved
the place and wanted to live in it, begging me to UFe her
money as my own. This I would not du, but found a primi-
tive school near by; built by degrees the house of which yon
are so fond, and with the aid of Mr. Morrison's sister set up
housekeeping. Poor Helen! how happy she was! As for
me— of that I will not speak. For two years thiB deep, full,
pleasant life weut on. At the end of that time you came to
us. She lived only long enough after to name you, aud at
her own request was buried here."

For a moment his voice was husky; with an effort he
cleared it and went on:

"Ellen Morrison took care of you until you were three, then
she married a woodman and moved with him to the mill.
The year previous her brother had died, and his widow was
very plad of what work I could give her; that is whv MrB.
Morrison disturbs herself so much on your account, you were
the only girl-charge she ever had. No desire for the bustle
and fret of the world ever tempted me to return to it. My
heart's home is here."

For some time after ber father had finished, Etl sat sileut
and motionless; then she leaned forward and touched her
lips to the top of the croBs. Hia face brightened visibly as he
watched her.

"The violets are prettier than the myrtle was, papa, but I
understand now why you planted it."

"And yet you are right, child. Your mother would have
liked it better as it is now."

They stood hand io hand, a second's space, looking down
on the mound; the next, as the final beams of the sun touched
the leaves of the oak-tree, and a nesthng quail called softly
frcm the hill-side, they crossed the road and followed the
pathway that led them home. Pktronella.

San Francisco, November 20, 1S88.

That Boy ofBowen's.

There is a softness aboot.the writings of anglers, a human
quality, that without lacking virility, yet smacks of tender-
ness which cannot but commend them to readers, whether
of angliug proolivities or not. An article recently contributed
by "Johnny Chat" to the English Fishing Gazette, may be
given as au example. The genial writer says:

Such is my fondness for that queen of sports — angling —
that I exclude from the walls of that little room, known
Hmongst the younger members of my family as "Papa's
Study," any picture which is not in some way count cted
with or descriptive of its fascinating pursuit. The room be-
ing small necessarily limits the hanging space; aud possess-
ing as I do a number of pictures descriptive of the gentle ait,
they are consequently, jumbled in a most unshowy manner
upon the walls of my Banetum. Nevertheless, standing out
from all the others, conspicuous from their truly lift-like
fidelity to what I can readily suppose the living original
would resemble, are two chromos, worth perhaps only a few
shillings, which I feel sure most auglers must have seen iu
some cheap picture- dealer's shop window. I think if I describe
them, they will be recognized at once. The first portrays
an old kindly-looking, wrinkled-faced individual; from his
scrronur'iugs evidently the village shoemaker. He has ap-
parently hastily thrown aside his tools, aud, iu view of a
promised treat upoa the morrow— a day's indulgence in his
favorite spori, fishing — is tnrning over the contents of a well-
worn fly book. The tender manner with which he regar. s
that which is evidet tly a favorite snocimeu of his feathered
lures, now being held as closely as pos-ibly to his spectacled
bjamiug old face, betrays au amount of confidence iu its kill-
ing powers which bodes bad for that particular tinny individ-
ual whose path it may chance to cro-is on the morrow.

The other and companion picture is called "Just a pound,"
showing the old fellow triumphantly adjus'ing a small sieil-
yard, from which, pendant, pod apparently dripping, is a
freshly captured trout, obviously just scaling what the title
conveys. There is a look of hui:u supreme satisfaction, aud
houest gratification, in the old chap's face, as he gazes so ad-
miringly at that which is, iu mv bumble opinion, the nenrtst
approach to a thing of perfect joy "and beauty, that I ques-
tion if any event which he is likely to encounter iu his
humble sphere is likely to afford him its equal. 'Tistrue
these pictures are but a pair of cheap and valueless speci-
mens uf the chromo-lithographer's art, and prol ably I eueatb,
a critic's notice; still, in my harmless conceit, I have long
auonctdved them as living actuaries, aud pliced ilu-iu in
that niche of my heart in which are treasured with ufF. ction-
ate interest those big days aud memories of true brothers of
the angle whom it has been my fortunate lot to meet iu my
many piscatorial waud»?riugs, and who go to swell the uum-
be of those "Auglers I have known."

But, enough of my visionary friends; let them eive place lo
sonielliiug more solid— say like my old ancle Ben, for instance.

He never caught a fish in his life, yet every Saturday alter-
noou fouud him at one particular spot by a small horse pond
in a field adjoining the hoiioe, and there, for nine years, once
a week, did this excellent old man duly put tackle together
and poise the self-same little quill float in the identical self-

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ime spot, and anxiously await what he never got — a bite. I
'is true Tiachtion whispered the pond contained one small j
>acb, and all my dear old nuclei efforts to catch, him ,
iminded me of the angler iu Bulwer Lytton's "My Novel," I
ho so unceasingly iishetl for that oue-eyed perch, but never '■
»t him. I have often wondered since what the effect of
nole Ben's podgy little figure, in drab smalU, and uolorad I
liters, must have had. upon the cucbinatory power of that
>Iitary roach, as he, regularly as clockwork, once a week, !
■olted off to iuterview his roachship and dangle before his '
jcustomed vision the usual weekly worm. I really tbiuk ;
that roach had compassioned him and vouchsafed him the
lerest posible nibble, snch an event would have both fright- '
led and surprised him far more than a death in the family I
ould have done. .

Then there was that "boy of Bowen's;" he was a puny, I
eazened-faced little fellow, about fourteen years old; a
•ipple. The tirst lime I saw him was during a short holiday '
i North Wales. His father was the tailor of the little village I

which I had takeu up my quarters for a week's trouting,
3d as I walked down the ooly street the place contained
irly one beautiful June morniug, with my rod and tackle,
nance led me past the old-faahioued broad-built window at
Inch he was sitting cross-legged and industriously sewing.
Ithoughmy mind was full of glorious expectation, which the
.vorabie state of hoth water and atmosphere promised to rea-
ze in a heavy creel, his wistful longing look, when he oaught
ght of my angling kit, saddened me, when I thought of the
jor little chap cooped up all the lovely summer day, and I
ijoying myself by the pleasant river side. "Going fishing 1"
b queried. I nodded in reply. "I &&y, Mister," try the lug
»cky, this side the withy bed, just past Evans Jones' weir;
lere's a brace of big uus lay at the tail of the eddies, below
le chalk atone. I see 'em last night;" and further adding.
ia small face lighting with pleasure, "There was four last
ight, but there's ouly two left now; but bide bit," and so
iving he vanished, re-appearing shortly afterwards with a
race of tine trout, scaling a pound. "Come inside and have
look," he said. I vaulted through the open window in an
iBtant, and sitting upon the board by his side, am fain to
mfesB I was as much a child as my little host, as I admired
:s fish and questioned him as to particulars of their capture.
found him an old-fashioned litLle fellow, and in his knowl-
Jge upon fish and fishing more a man of sixty than a boy of
fifteen.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

I had many an excursion with him subsequently, and
und he posaessed a wonderful aptitude in overcoming the
sruples of any exceptionally wary old trout, when located
i his perfect satisfaction. He had admirably illustrated in
is tishing the old Quaker's advice to his son in regard to
itting rich, when he told him to "get money honestly if he
mid, if not, get it." 1 must confess I condoned his ques-
onable ways, and sbut my eyes to his shortcomings, so
iuch bo that he evidently looked upon me, to a certain ex-
int, in the light of a confederate, and never attempted to
ivest his poaching proclivities with the slightest amount of
tcusable cover. He was, truly, a veritable little river
imin, to whom the occapants of the neighboring streams
ere as easy of access, arjd as subservient to his deft Utile
jrgles as Lhe needle and thread with which he plied his
ade. He always kept a supply of artificial grottos on hand,
bese he built at low water, leaving two openings only, just
lfficiently large to admit his hands, and from out thisseem-
lgly safe and friendly cover, just previous to the viater re-
using its normal condition after a Hush Iromthe mill above,
e would tickle ad libitum the struggling little brown beau-
es who had shown such simplicity in the choice of a tempo-
iry harbor.

Amongst the neighbours he was known as, and always
■okeo of as, that "Boy of Bowen's," and was accredited
ith every possible species of juvenile rascality. His last
tploit was the following: — The Local Angling Club, iu view
j getting certain privileges conceded them regarding the
ght of fishing from a certain rather questionable portion of
le public mead, asked the principal churchwarden to say a
<w words at their next general meeting. This gentleman
ad great local influence; he was a retired tradesman from
le neighboring town, very wealthy, ignorant, and pompous,
assessed of great ideas as to his elocutionary powers, and
as never so happy as when airing his supposed oratorial
jilities before a public meeting of some description or other,
he club, of course, thought that if Elder David— that
as bis name — could be induced to identify himself with
leir object, that he would give them the benefit of his local
(fluence, which would be extremely valuable to them in the
latter they were contesting with the local board, and their
jplicalioc to him was more as a sop in the pan than any
ial desire for his society. Nothing pleased the old gentle-
ian better, and he cheerfully acceded.

Thinking to show his knowledge on piscatorial subjects,
a forthwith commenced to study up for the occasion, and
:tually made a public annoucement that hia would deliver a
jries of lectures on the subject of "Freshwater FiBhes,"
immencing with the carp. Thinking he could speak more
Dsitively if he actually saw a caip, he privately deputed
owen's boy to obtain him one. This was the easiest matter
the world, for an old moat near was literally crammed
ith them, all sizes, and, as trout fishing was the principal
ipic amongst the surrounding anglers, they were very little
lought of, and hardly ever disturbed. Bowen'B buy accord-
igly procured a small 2-ounce carp. This the old gentle-
lan placed in a large tub of water, and commenced his
iscatorial studies. Next night Bowen's boy quietly took
le 2-ounce fish away, and unknown to the old gent replaced
with a 4-ouuce fish. This was a few days after again pur-
ined, and one a trifle larger substituted, and so every other
*y for about a month was each successive fish changed, n.nrt
ae a trifle larger put in its place, and at the end of a month
le original 2-ounce little carp had attained the respectable
eight of 14-pounds, to the old eeutleman's astonishment and
alight, who had been taking copious notes meanwhile. At
tis weight it stopped for a few nights, and then, to the
d man's great grief, slowly began to dwindle away, thanks
i Master Bowen's unremitting attention and substitution of
smaller fish each evening, till at last the little original 2-
mce carp again became apparent.

About this time the meeting took place, when the old gen-
eman commenced his lecture, and after a few preliminary
3ms, and a little fencing with the subject in hand, got fair-
warmed to his work, he gravely toll them how he kept a
jmesticated 2-ouuce carp in a tub of water for two months,
'. id that dnring that period it had attained the surprising
i eight of 14-pounds, and subsequently retnrned again to its
iginal weight; ana that his late scientific investigations led
m to believe that all other fish must be liable to the same
actuations in weight as the one he had described. "Well,
'eryone acknowledged the old gentleman to be the biggest
n in the place, and no oue was more loud in his condem-
ition of the old gentleman's want of veracity than that
' Boy of Bowen's."

The Shell Mound Park ranges presented a scene of un-
usual activity on Sunday last. All of the boxes were tilled
all day loug, and many marksmen who could not obtain
places at the 200-yard ruuge had recourse to the 500-yard
target, where they held tbeir practice nlioot. Besides ihe j
regular moulhly shoots of the various companies the Schuet
zen Verein made it a special day, and offered as a prize a
turkey to all the members of the Verein who would fire three
shots at the target. As an inducement to the membei mak-
ing the best score a choice of tnrkeys were allowed. The
occasion called out nearly the entire company, and in all
eighty-six Thanksgiving birds were given away. The regular
shoot for medals was also held, and the following-named
won the gold medals offered by the Verein: \V. Ehrenpfort
made a score of 365 rings and cp.ptured the first-class medal;
H. A. Kurlfinke captured the second-class medal with 365
points; F. W. Appiarins scored 377, and was given the
third-class medal; L. Bendel made 3:>0 points and secured
the fourth-class medal. As each of the winners
had won the medals twice successively, they were entitled
to ownership according to the rules of the Verein. The
prizes will be distributed next Tuesday evening in Ger-
mauia Hall.

Several other companies were present and competed for
the monthly medals. Company F, of the Fifth Infantrv
Kegiment, made the following scores: Corpnrel Cobbledick
41; Corporal Wethern 40; Lieutenant Hayes 3S; Captain Par-
sons 37; Private Cobblelick 37; Private Morrison 37; Private
Tyrell 36; Private Baugle 35; Private Short 35; Private Brew-
er 30; Sergeant Hunt 28.

The Swiss Rifle Club of Oakland sent a goodly number of
men to the boxes to compete for the monthly medals. Their
scores are appended:

M. Martignoni 4 r 5 4 5—23

P. Pelunda n 5 4 4 5—21

P. O. Mouri 4 4 4 4 4_^u

W. Martieujni 4 3 5 5 5- 2a

G, Glloi-di 4 5 4 5 4 02

L. Gilordi 4 4 4 3 4-]9

G. Pelundn 3 5 3 4 4—19

A match shoot at the 200-yard target between P. F. Poulter
and A. Johnson resulted as follows:

A. Johnson! 10 8 10 10 7 10 9 7 9 6

P. F. Paulter 7 7 5 7 8 10 9 5 7 7

Company F, of the First Infantry Regiment, also held the
monthly medal shoot. The scores of the medal winners are
given below, the first being at the 200-yard target, and the
second at the 500-yard target.

Corporel PenJleton 4 54555554 4— 45

544444454 4—42—89

Private Kittre'lge 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 5-42-

344544442 4—38—80

Captain Loughrey 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 a 4—39

544434433 4-38—77

An Expert on Rifles.

"What can you tell me about the history and merits of this
rifle?" asked a reporter of Capt. S. A.Day, picking up a
handsome Springfield.

"That is beginning right at home," was the reply. "The
Springfield rifle is the one with which our own troops are
armed. It has the hinged breech block, with the upward
and forward action. Tt is a good gun, and has done good
service, but it is a little out of date. It is good for 600 ynrds,
but not a foot further. We have tried to shoot it at 1,000
yards, but our only hope with it at that distance is 'scratch-
ing.' or accidental scores."

"What is thiB?"

"That is a gun we have all heard a great deal about — the
Martini-Henry rifle, with which the English army is provided.
It has been used in, more countries than any other rifle, ex-
cept possibly the Remington. In some respects it is jnst the
opposite of the American army gun. It has thehinged breech
block, opening backward and downward, instead of forward
and upward. This is an excellent gun. The barrels are well
made and the British manufacturers have the knack of
grooving very effectively. It is the gun shot in international
matches. American riflemen should have great respect for
this gun, for it is the one with which oar national teams
have been twice defeated. It is a handy gun — it is a 'gunny'
gun. It feels like a gun in the hand. A man would trust
that gun almost anywhere if he had plenty of ammunition. "

"Here is a Sharps rifle — isn't that a little out of date, too."

"There are no more of them made now, except one once in
a while by hand. This is the style of weapon that was sent
from the eaBt to border settlers in Kansas and Nebraska,
along with Bibles, during the troublous times just before the
war. This individnal gun," continued Capt. Day, patting
the butt affectionately, "is a very fine long range Sharps-Bcr-
chardt. It is a gun with a history, having won many prizes
at long range, not, however, in my hands. It is used by
marksmen when they lie down or double and twist their
bodies into almost every figure known in the constellations of
the heavens. Its action is excellent, having a square, falling
breech block, containing the hammer and lock. It Btrikes
the primer in the prolongation of the bore, thus causing the
least possible disturbance of the piece in firing."

"What can you say about this Remington?"

"That is the gun formerly known among national guards-
men as the 'gas pipe.' There have been more guns of this
kind made for and used by armies, raiding parties, filibuster-
ing expeditions, insurrections, etc., than of any other arm
every invented. It has a rolling block, falling backward and
downward, leaving a free way through the barrel for inspec-
tion and cleaning. It is simplicity itself, and has an excellent
actioD. The barrel, however, is too light for long range or
heavy work, but it has killed many a man in many a clime."

"This other gun, I believe," said the reporter, "you referred
to as being a remarkable gun with a remarkable record. Is
it not an ordinary Winchester repeating rifle?"

"Rather an extraordinary one. This particular gun has
been fired more than 40,000 times by Dr. Carver and is still
in fair order, showing only a little weakness of the main-
spring. The Winchester is the leading sporting pun of the
world, and more game has been killed by it than with all
other guns put together.

"But this brings us into the domain of magazine guns.
There are three pronounced leading types, with some tweuty-
five or thirty variations of which I have knowledge, and
there are doubtless a great many more individual modifica-
tions of thesp types. For pnrposes of convenience I have
selected the Winchester, the Lee and the Spencer as typify-
ing the three great classes.

"The well known Winchester has a fixed tubular magazine
with lever action. The Hotchkiss is a bolt gun, with a tubu-
lar magazine In the butt instead of in the stock, as ib the

c^se with the Winchester and many others. There," sa:d
C*pt. D-ty, afterejecling a number of 8hellsov(r his shoulder
from both guns, "you can see how complicated are tLe
moiions necessary in using these guns.

"The Lee magazine standB alone of its kind, although there
are mauv modifications of it. It is a detached magazine,
with cartridges superimposed one upon the other like the
fingers of the hand. The great and important feature of
this gun is the detachability of the magazine. As a military
man, I have no hesitation in saying that it is just as import-
ant for troops to be armed with a detachable magazine for
cartridges as it h for them to be supplied with fixed bayo-
nets. When an order to 'fix bayonets!' has been given and
obeyed, an officer knows that his men are prepared to make
a charge at the word of command. "Why should not similar
security be felt when waiting to repel an attack? After the
command 'fix magazines!' an officer may rely upon all his
men having tbeir magazines full and in position. Nothing
could give him greater confidence in a crisis. This is the
best s* stem for troops oE which I have any knowledge. The
Lee, however, has a feature in common with many other gnus
which, personally, I do not like— it is a bolt action. A
prejudice is a heavy load for any man to carry through this
world, but my whole experience has tended to increase
my dislike for bolt guns. The inventor of this gun however,
Mr. James P. Lee, was so expert with it that he could have
three or four shots on the way to a 1,000 yard larget at one
time. Such skill is attainable hy few men, and the bolt
action is necessarily slow in the haufls of an ordinary soldier.

"Mr. C. M. Spencer, the ingenious inrentor of the rifle so
well known during our in'e war, is still living. The Spencer
rifle is something new. It is an American gun although it
has been very remarkably improved bv Col George V. Fos-
bery, an English army officer now iu this city, who is an ex-
pert not only in its invention, but in ils maonfacture and
use. It has a sliding piece on the stock, with a trombone
movement." Capt. D^y hereupon gave an exhibition of the
rapidity and ease with which the Spencer can be fired. A
quick backward slide of left hand threw out the empty
catridges, while a rapid forward motion placed the piece again
in condition for firing, the whole not occupying a second of
time. "This is au admirable contrivance," he continued.
"It requires the use of two hands, however — one to reject
and load the cartridges into the chamber from the magazine,
while the other simply grasps the small of the stock and
pulls the trigger."

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instance? writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Indiana Kennel Clubs Second Annual Trials.

Continuing his report to the American Field; Mayor Taylor
says of the All-Age Stake:

"Immediately following ihe finish of the Derby the All-
Age Stake was begun, there being eighteen starters. While
there was some exceptionally good work done by two brace?,
Bodkin against Effie Hill and Katie Noble against Gath's
Hark, and the separate work of Rod's Gem, Bohemian Girl
and Polly II, the work of the aged dogs did not compare
with the Derby. Taken as a whole the- work done by the
Derby Btarters was much the best.

Col. Sloo and Mr. Schultz having bad to return home on
Saturday night, the All-Age Stake was judged by D. C. Ber-
gundthal. Royal Robinson and P. T. Madison. I indorse
their decisions, but in one or two braces I think there
should have been more time takeu, as the dogs were too near
tied in their work.

SUM MART.
Bickneix, Ibd„ November 5, J&8B.-A11 Age Stake.— Open to all.
Five dollars tn enter, $lu additional to start. AftT deducting ex-
penses, 50 per cent. 1o first, 25 per cent, to fecoDd and two equal
thirds of Ivj rer cent to each. Closed October 1, with 41 nominations.
27 setters and 17 pointers.

I.
Dr. J. E Link's black dog, Joe \ /J. R. Daniel's liver and

Pape. by Sambo the Devil— '_ b „* J white dog, Lord Graphic,
Spot (pointer), (" "1 by Graphic— Daphne (noiu-

) i ter).

L. A. Boll's black, white and! ( B. F. Hoyl's liver and white

tan dog. Rod's Gem, by Rod- [• beat j dog, Rjvrdy (pointer),
erigo - Gem (setter) ) (

J. I. Case, Jr.'s, black, white) ( R. W. Wehrle's black and tan

and tan dog. Resolute, by f . t J bitch, Nellie Duane, by
King Noble— Vashti (setter), ( 1 Briar— Fannie (setter), witb-

) [ drawn.

D. W. Rarringer's black, 1 / E. W. Clark, Jr.'s black, white

white and tan bitch, Effie ' ■, t 1 and tan dog. Bodkin, hy
Hill by P.ince B— Donna (' '\ Bu«*kellew — Nellie Druid

(serterl, ) { (setter).

L. A. boli's black, white and") (J. t Case Jr.'e blue belton

dog. King's Mark, by King
Noble— Belle Beltou (Belter).

E. E. Prij's liver and white
hitch, Jess, by Dick — Spot
Belton (setter).

A. J. Gleapon's black, white
I and tan latch. Flora Temple,
"1 by Zlppo— Ruby Biickellew
( (setteri.

/J, 1. Cafe, Jr.'s lemon and
1 white bitch, Lottie C, by
". King Noble— Vashti (setter).

John Biiius' black and white
dog, Uarbv. by Bridgeport —
Beusie Belton (setter).

beat

8 black and j
Polly II.. by f
b- Polly (set- i

beat

heat

tan bitch, Katie Noble, by '_ . 6ax

Count Noble— yueen Meg 1"

(setter), ;

W. G. Mellier's black and )

white bitch, Bohemian Girl,

by Count Noble— Mollie Bel- .

ton (setter),
J. B. Stoddard's black and

white bitch. Polly

Josh Whltcomb

tet)
J. A. Eolen'a black, white and

tan dog. Prey's Gladstone,

by Paul Gladstone— Bessie (

A. (setter), ) {

W. R. Huntington's black, 1 .

white and tan dog. Beau- ' . , ;

mont, by Prince Royal— f ~\

Nettie (setter), ) (

II.
Joe pape beat Resolute. I Pray'a Gladstone beat Katie Noble

Polly Ii beat Rod's Gem. | Bohemian Girl but Effie Hill.

Beaumont a bye.

III.

Beaumont beat Joe Pape. I Polly II beat Pray's Gladstone.

Bohemian Girl a bye.

IV.
Bohemian Girl beat Beaumont. I Polly II a bye.

V.

Bohemian Girl beat Polly II and won first money.

VI.

Polly II beat Effie Hill and won second money.

VII.

King's Mark beat Bodkin.
1st- Bohemian Girl.
2nd— Polly n.

„, (Effie Hill.

aa (King's Mark.

rnEvioDR WIMHBBfl,

f Lark P, by Glen— Topsy S (settler) I

I Change, by Daehiug Dan— Daisy ^lai light (set-

Bicknell, Hid., 1887.. )JJm Blnine, by DonNiisBon— NeilleK -
I Polly H. by JoBh Whitcomb-PoHy (aettei
[BenLauier, by Joe Bowers— — --(pointer
•Divided.

348

3?Ix£ ^wetter ami jlpm-ismaix.

Nov. 24

Occidental Coursing Club.

A n adjourned meeting of the Club will be held at S o'clock
sharp, uu Tuesday evening, November 27, at 539 California
street, (or the pnrpose of selecting the judge and ofnceiB of
thy meeting to be held at Newark Park on Thanksgiving
Day, November 29, and to transact snch other matLers as
may properly come before the meeting.

Notice is also given that immediately after the adjourn-
ment of the above mentioned meeting the drawing of dogs
for the Club's meeting on Thanksgiving Day will take place.
J. B. Linclon, Secretary.

San Francisco, Nov. 15th, 1888.

From the President of the Occidental Club.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— This week will be yonr
last issue before our coursing meet ou Thanksgiving Day.
The splendid rain which is still falling insures a perfect con-
dition uf ground tur coursing at Newark Park. Give our
meet the best notice you can in this issue, for you re^ch a
clas* of sport-loving gentlemen whom we especially desire to
interest in coursing; and once .their interest is aroused we
will see the "grand old sport" rapidly taking the position on
this coast to which its merits entitle it. 1 shall beat the Draw
on Tuesdsy evening nest at 539 California street, on which
occasion I hope to have the pleasure of meeting yon, a
pleasure which has been denied at the last two regular meet-
ings of the club. Samoel O. Gregory.

[We are very pleased to express fall sympathv with Col.
Gregory in his desire to make the coming meeting of the
Occidental Club a success. Newark is so easy of access and
all conditions are so favorable, whether of weather, grounds,
or dogs, as to insure a generous attendance, which we hope
will be several thousand. — Ken. Ed.]

Death of Donna.

On Thursday of last week at Bakersfield, Mr. P. D. Liuville's
Euglish setter Donna died, the cause being acute pleuro-pneu-
monia. Donna was a forty pound bitch, black, white and
tan, whelped July 21, 1SS7, bred by Seuator F. 0. DeLoug,
and by Carl K., out of Mr. Frank LaCosle's Nell. Her tire
is the last potent son of Leicester ai.d Dart, and is of most
desirable "breeding. The dam of Donna, Nell is by Regent a
Royal Duke — Gift, out of Kaeding's Fannie, a Fred — Gypsie.

Donna's breeding was indeed good, and the bitch was of
high form, great quality and estrerre courage. Her beauty
engaged the liking of all who saw her, and her wonderful
quickness, elegant style and intense fondneFS for hunting
made her almost an idol with her owner, to whose credit be
it said, that when the news of her death came be could not
conceal the Borrow caused by it. Donna died in Mr. DeMott's
training kennel, and that gentleman was naturally much ex-
ercised, but Mr. Linville wrote bini the friendliest of letters
assuring him of confidence iu his care and attention, and
withholding all blame. The death removes one of the likeliest
of the Held trial Derby entries, bb well as a winner of first in
the English Setter Bitch Puppy Class at the dog show in
April last.

The California Kennel, Bench Show and
Field Trial Club.

The club held an adjourned meeting at 539 California St.,
on Wednesday evening last, Mr. J. B. Lewis presiding. The
Executive Committee reported having found suitable field
trial grounds, and was instructed to fix a date for the trials.

Mr. Case said that it waB proposed by the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Pacific Kennel
Club to ask the incoming Supervisors to elect A. Z. Davis, of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Pound-
keeper, and he said he would like to have an expression of
opinion on the matter, Mr. Truman said, in his judgment
Mr. DaviB could not get the position, for he was not a Demo-
crat. Mr. Case said that he had been told that a majority
of the Supervisors-elect had pledged themselves to give the
position to Mr. Davis in the event of their election.

TRAP.

Riverside Sportsman's Club

The medal shoot of November 16th, brought out a good
field and good scores resulted. The club meets again on
Thanksgiving Day.

The holder of the medal, Mr. Smith, led off with a score of
10 on singles, but on doubles when he first went to the score
the wind blew the smoke into his face so that it was almost
impossible to see the fast flying Blue Rocks. Towards the
last the wind subsided somewhat, and the shoot finished
with the following:

At 12 single Blue Rocka and C pairs. Cham 'Jerlan Rules.
C. F. Packard 0 111 1 1 II 1 t 11-11

11 10 10 On 11 II— « -19
S.R. Smith 1 1 1 I I 1 1 0 1 1 0 1-10

CO 00 00 11 II 10-5 —16
P. Klinefelter .1 1110011001 0—7

11 10 10 10 10 10—7 -14
E. J.Davis 0 00(1110011 0 1—6

10 11 11 12 00 01—8 —14

A. K. Holt 0 1110101011 0—7

00 10 01 10 1J 01— G -13
•I. Rule 1 1 0 1 1 0000 1 0 1-6

11 CO 10 10 10 11—7 —13
T. Cundiff 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 ] 0—6

II 10 II 00 10 (10—6 —12
J. W. McLeod 01101100101 0—6

00 10 10 1J 00 00—4 —10
J. E. beamer 00100100100 0— :t

III IU 10 10 01 10—6 — 9
L . Erackenbury 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0—4

OJ 10 11 00 10 10—5 — 9

B. W. HaDdy 10010100000 0— a

10 00 OU 00 10 11-4 — 7

A Hint to Hunters.

On Nov. 11th, Maj. Logan of the Fifth Infantry, United
States Army, commander at Fort Hancock, forty miles east
of El Paso, with a citizen and three soldiers, crossed the Kto
Grande for a day's hunt. They were arrested by Mexican
officers and all but Evans were kept in custody. Maj. Logan
telegraphed the fact to the United States Collector of Cus-
toms at El Paso, who applied to the Mexican Collector of
Customs at Jaorez, Senor Loaza, for the release of Maj.
Logan and his soldiers. Collector Loaza promptly granted
the order and it was sent yesterdav; but it turns out the ar-
rest was not made by custom officials bat by goudarmes
from Chihuahua, whose chief refnsed to obey Collector
Lo4Z4*b order. On learning this Collector Loaza telegraphed
to Chihuahua and obtained tho necessary order, which was
dispatched to-day. Maj. Logan wrote Collector Magoffin he
had often been invited by Mexican custom offtoers to go over

and hunt. He also siys he aud his party have tnt been
properly cared fur during their conriuement, and but for the
kindness ot Mexican friends would have seriously suffered.

Beaders will do well to keep iu mind the great tournament
at San JoBe on November 29th and 30th, December 1st and
2d, under the auspices of the Gaideu City Guu Club. Both
live and artificial birds will be used, the first day being given
to the third contest for the Selby Championship medal of
Central California. Mr. C. H. Corey's comfortable hostelry,
the Lick House, will be headquarters for visiting sportsmen,
of whom many will attend.

ATHLETICS.

Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic Association.

Ei.itor Brekoer and Sportsman: — "Wo beg leave to
stale that the following events will be contested ou Thanks-
giving Day, November 29.h, 1SS8, at the Center-street
Athletic GroundB, Oakland. Athletes from interior towns,
as well as those belonging to local organizations, aie cordi-
ally invited to parlicipate. Non-associate competitors are
requested to furnish credentials as to amateur standing.
Entries will close on Saturday, November 24tb, 1S88.
list of events for the pacific coast amateur athletic
association championship games for 1sss:

[00 Yard Running Race.

220 "

440 (1 "

880 "

One Mile Running Race.

One Mile Walk.

Throwing Twelve Pound Hammer.

Putting Sixteen Pound Shot'

Pole Vault.

High Jump.

Long Jump.

Hurdle Rice (Handicap).

One Mile Bicycle Race (Handicap).

Executive Committee P. C. A. A. A.

San Francisco, November 6:h, 1888.

CANOEING.

Oakland Canoe Club-

Last Sunday a large picnic party was held on the oreek.
The wind did not warrant any races, being- vety light, so a
Bort of general cruise around was inaugurated. Canoes
MyBtic, Flirt, Frolic, Conchita, Shadow, Mab, Tuck, Pirate
and Bonita started up the creek, nearly everyone with a lady
passenger. After a sail around the baain a landing was made
on one of the big barges moored near the Aredger and lunch-
eon enjoyed. So engrossed were they in the matter iu band
that the earthquake came and went entirely unnoticed. A
little better breeze sprang up before the start homeward, and
quite a pleasant down was enjoyed to the boat house. The
canoeists have been complaining loudly about the lack of
wind and are eagerly awaiting the promised southeaster to
air their stormsails. Mab has had her main mast tnbe
moved some IS inches forward and the effect was at once
apparant in her windward work. She will prove a haid nnt
for the A class to crack when her skipper has go' accustomed
to her, and "Water Lily will have to look out for her laurels.

Uncle Sam's Horses-

The army regulations provide for the purchase of horses
in a certain routine fashion. As a matter of fact only geld-
ings are accepted. They must be sound and in gcod condi-
tion— that is, with no traces of constitutional defects; the
height must be from fifteen to sixteen hands; they must not
be less than five nor more than nine years old. The specifi-
cations conclude with the ambiguous statement that the
horses must be in all respects fitted for the cavalry service.
The latter, being solely a matter of individual opinion, is the
source of many quarrels and disputes between contractors
and inspectors. More care is exercised in the selection of a
cavalry horse intended for the artillery service. He must
possess a bright, intelligent eye, a good head, shapely shoul-
ders and breast, and a hard hoof, free from splints and un-
sightly marks. HiB weight must be between 800 and 1,000
pounds. The color of the horse has much to do with his be-
ing purchased. The colors which are preferred are roan,
black, bay and chestnut. Next to these come iron-gray and
sorrel.

Horses of "off" colors — such as calicoes, buckskins, etc. —
are taken only when it is necessary to do so to complete a
contract. White horses are rarely accepted for the ranks,
although they are sometimes bought and used iu mounting
buglers or a band. The modus operandi of purchasing
horses is as a rule, as follows: At stated period?, sav the end
of each quarter, each company commander of a cavalry trip
makes out a requisition on the assistant quartermaster of bis
department for the number of horses whioh he may need.
When the requisitions are all in the assistant quartermaster
advertises for bids for the horses wanted, the animals to be
delivered at a certain place for inspection on a certain day.
Each bid sent in must be in triplicate and accompanied by a
guarantee, indorsed by two responsible pa' ties, that iu case
the bid is accepted the contract will be fulfilled to the letter.
At the time and place agreed upon the contractor must not
only have the number of animals actually required by the
Government, but also a sufficient number to select from in
case of rejections, and he should fall short of fulfilling the
terms of the oontract. — Army and Navy Gazette.

By winning the race for the Dewhurst Plate the English
colt Donovan has demonstrated that he iB not only the best
two-year-old of the present season, but the best that has been
seen across the water for at least a decade. Begiuuiug by a
series ol brilliant viotories early iu the season he has finally
closed a campaigu of nnubual merit by carrying the extivine
weight of 131 lbs. to the front over a seven-furlong course,
which even the most skeptical must admit is a wonderfully
guo 1 psrformauce for a two-yoar-old. But this is not the
ouly thiug that stamps Donovan as a colt above the ordinary.
What gives him prominence over all others of his age is the
fact that beginning his career last March he has run thirtf 6'
races, of which he won no less than eleven, aud as bis vic-
tories have added heavy penalties in tho way of weight it
will be seen that he must far outclass all bis competitors in
order to accomplish what he has done. The only races lost
by him were the Whitsuntide Plate at Manchester and the
Prince af Wales Port Stakes at Goodwood.

The Turf Congress.

New York, Nov. 16th. — Western racing men bave aceoni-
pliwhed the purpose for which the annual meeting of the
American Turf Congress was held in New York, and that if
the co-operation of the great racing associations here lo
carry out what they considered reforms of the tuif and a
uniformity of racing roles.

The first conference of importance to-day took place at the
Coney Island Jockey club rooms between the Turf Ct ngrete
committee and ibat of the local clubH. Tbe meeting was
organized by the appointment of Col. M. Lewis Clark or
Louisville chairman and J. G. K. Lawrence of the Coney
Island Jockey club secretary. In addition to Col. Cark the
Western repiesenlalives included Gen. J. F. Robinsou^
Judge G. G. Perkins aud J. E. Brewster. The local associa-
tions were represented by John Hunter, J. H. Bradford,!
Philip J. Dwyer, Charles Wbeatley and James Galway.

A slight change was made in the adoption of the scale ot
wtigbts from that announced by Mr. Dwyer as having beeni
agieed to ou Thursday. A resolution was passed, to be sub-
mitted to the congress, that in all races exclusive'y for two-
year-olds the weight shall be US poundB, and in all races for
three-year-olds exclusively the weight shall be 123 pounds.
Thi-i makes an addition of three pounds over the old scale
for two-year-olds and five pounds for three-year-oldB. Tbe
whole scale will probably b6 graded in accordance with these
weights. The consideration of bookmaking and other mat-
ters was deferred to the joint meeting of tbe committees and
the Turf Congress held later in the afternoon at the St.
James hotel. That meeting, like the preliminary conference,
was held with closed doors. Col. Clark was also appointed
chairman of tbe St. James hotel meeting, and Mr. Lawrence
secretary. The resolutions as to weights was adopted, and
the following resolution was passed regarding bookmakers:
Resolved , That the Rubecribing jockey clubs agree that no contr&c*
for betting privileges will be mid a with any association or boook*
makers, or any member thereof.

In regard to the licensing of jockeys, the paymeutof for-
feits, the curtailment of the powers of starters and other
matters discussed by the joint committees, no definite action
was taken; but a joiut committee was appointed to
formulate a new set ot racing rules, to be reported for adop-
tion by the clubs of America. It is supposed that these
rules will cover all matters which have been so fully dis-
cussed during the week.

The congress appointed Col. M. Lewis Clark of Louisvdle
and Mr. J. E. BrewBter of Chicago as their committee. Mr.
John Hunter, president of the American Jockey Club; D D.
Withers of the Monmouth Park Bacing Association; Philip
J. Dwyer, president of the Brooklyn Jockey club, and
Charles Wbeatley, secretary of the Saratoga Racing Associa-
tion, will represent the East. A study of the formation of
this committee Bhows that it means business. Col. Clark
fought the bookmakers' alliance tooth and nail last year at
Louisville. Mr. Hunter opposed them at Jerome Park, and
Secretary Brewster of the Washington Park club at Chicago,
said during the week: "Racing is threatened with sharpers,
Crooked jockeys and owners do not fear ruling off a track
unless the ruling is repeated by all the others. By having
one set of rules confusiou is avoided, aud with one set of
weights performances will not be so confusing."

The committee will hold its first meeting at the Coney
Island Jockey club rooms on Monday evening next. It will
be the work of many dayB and posBibly weeks before the task
is finished. The American rules under the turf congress
nnmber 101. All of them in conjunction with the local
rules, will paobably be dissected and discussed during the de-
liberations of the committee. The amended rules will go
from the committee to the turf congress to be passed upon,
and the congress may not meet again for mouths. The new
rules will not he made public until they have been adopted
by the American turf.

Brief Mention.

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An alliance of the New Jersy racing associations would not
do any harm. A horse ruled off at Guttenberg or at Clifton
may race at Waverly, and a horse ruled off at Clifton may
race at Guttenberg. This does not help the morality of the
turf.

Lancelot, the last of the produce of the famous Clay mare,
Green Mountain Maid, is a grand-looking yearling by Mes-
senger Duroc, a rangy bay, and is fully the peer of his dis-
tinguished brothers and sisters, six of whom are already in
the 2:30 list.

The five crack pacers of the year are from California, tb<y
being: Arrow, 2:13i; Yolo Maid, 2:14; Adonis, 2:14$; G, Id
Leaf, 2;15; Almout Palchen, 2:15.

Masterpiece, that was one of the fastest sprinters on the
American turf, has been relegated to the stud, having In-
come a roarer. Tbe colt had a habit of overreaching, ioffl
as trotters sometimes do, and to overcome this difficulty his
owner sent him to Mike Daunaher, with instructions Ep
work him at hurdle-jumping for a while, it being thougj
that this would cure him. It did, but Dannaher ineuutioiu
ly woi-ked the colt while he was sick, aud thus he turned
roarer.

The stallion Bayonne Prince, record 2:21i, that ha;
in the stud for several years, trotted a mile at Flemiugto^j
N. J., not long ago iu 2:23, just to show the people that he
had all his speed. The practice of bringing stallions to
fall fairs after their season in the stud is ended is a good Q
as there is then a good chance to show the public whet]
or not they can step along at a clip that is creditable. It is
all well enough for a stallion to go into the stud with a fast
record, but if he is allowed to become gross, and is uevffl
sharpened up a little, it is odds that a good portion of
speed will depart, and a horse cannot well impart a qui
that he does not possess. It was formerly the custom
keep trotting stallions fat all the year round, and they w<
not expected to be able to s&ow speed, but that time hi
gone by.

The Forest and Farm is responsible for this item: A
farmtr in the neighborhood of Lumbonrne, Euglaud h is jnet
lost a valuable cart colt from a very cxtniordiuary canse. j
The colt had for a long time suffered very much from breath- ^
ing. aud hud been attended by a veteriuary surgeon who pel- *j
formed an operation ou the throat to relieve the b real hi up, 1;. _C[t
but all to no purpose, and tbe horse's suffering increased to ;"
much that it was pitable to see it. Tbe farmer detei mined ,","',' '
therefore to put an end to its misery by having the auimsl ";'
shot, which was accordingly done The carcass was cut up,
aud on severing the neck at the shoulders, to the astonish-
ment of those present, a fairly sized toad was observed to
crawl out from opening iu the windpipe, and tbe extraordinary
cause of the poor animal's sufferings became at one ■ appareojt
The toad was almost red when extricated, but later it
assumed more of its natural color.

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Breeders' Directory.

Advertisements under this heading 50c. per line per

month.

Worses and cattle.

l?4H0LSTEII« THOK«I!«HHRKl>S of all the

noted strains. Registered Iterkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BURi<K,4il Montgomery St„S.F,

H«l,STEIN<'AT'l'IiK— ThorouRhbredanr) Grades.
Young Hulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
Iil-m( :iiiil choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, UK. B. F. BRAGG, 132 East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

II. T. RUSH, Suisun, Cal., Sborlhorns, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls ?nd Calves for Sale.

HKTH (OuK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses>
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle young stock of above breeds on hand
for" sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
avenge breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

; JOSHIMI Mi* 11,1,1 A KIS. Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale

i; (!HAKIi> LTKItKKHH.L. Santa Rosa. Sonoua
m Countv, Cal. Three Rosewood Colts and fine Brood
Mare for Sale. Write for prices.

P. < Vlt Jt«H.J, Bloom field, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breerier of thoronghbren runners. Pay toil and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock for sale.

P. I,. Mi-UflLI.. Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young BullB and Calves for Bale.

VAIiPAKAlSU PARK, —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atberton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN BATTLE-SAM MATFO RAN-
*:iIO HERI> of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. Addroas
p. PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

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,l\lli> MAIklMH'K, Petalunia, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully.Correspondence solicited.

1»A«K liKOI'HERS.— Penn'B Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

i:i, KOHIAS RANrHO-Los Alamos. Cal , Fran-
cis T. Underhill. propriety, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

TX7 A ATfTYOTV A Thoroughly Trained BIRD
VV J\ IN J. Hj1_/--DOG, either Pointer or Setter,
not over three ye*rs old. Must be well broken in
every respect for field ubp. I1 o other need be offered.
Anv one wishing to sell a Dog of this description
will please address, stating price, J. D., Breeder and
Sportsman office.

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W. B. CHAPMAN,

123 California St. San Francisco.

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For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
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Tricks on the Track.

No modern institution famishes snch an
array of interesting and peculiar characters as
the American race course, says a writer in the
New York World. It is a little world within
itself, Governed with a rod of iron, to which
owners, trainers and jockeys bow with a
greater submission then they would to the
highest judicial power in the land. The track
is also a rendezvous for some of the most
unprincipled scoundrels in the world, who are
a conetaut menace to the fair racing, and a
scource of terror to honest horse owners.
These men are known as the parasites of the
turf.

There is another targe class that seem to be
a necessary adjunct to the racing of to-day.
There are the tipsters, tonls and borse-
watcherj. Although the mission in life of
both the tipster and the tout is to advh-e
race-goers as to the best horse to back in a
race, the manner of procedure of the two men
is vastly different. The tipster conscientiously
tells his customers what horses are best to
back and does his business openly and above
board, while the ways of the tout are rather
shady to say the least, and a number of them
are downright swindlrs.

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Recommend-
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by the Beat
Veterinary
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CCMBAULT'S

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It has been tried as a Hun:an Remedy lor
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"% k UTrC that one tablcspoonful of
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mixture ever made. -i

Every bottle of CAUSTIC BALSAM Bold la war-
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Sold by druggists, or sent by express, charges paid;
with full diiections for its use. Send for descriptive ""Jr;
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Trotting Stallions

FOR SALE.

.1CD«E BFT.nEN, dark bay Stallion, six yeaTS
old, 16 handB high. Record, 2:31*. By Elmo, .first
dam by Niagara.

111,1, IttiOftlFMt TO ALFRED S. 2:211;

dark bay Stallion, three years old, 15.2 hands. By
Elmo, first dam Norah.

These are two of the most promising youn™ Stal-
lions in the State. They will be sold at a very rea.
scnable figure.

For full particulars, apply to or address

K I i.i II* A CO., Auctioneer**,

12G 22 Montgomery Street.

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire or 3S In S:30 List, and Five of
them Better than 2 20

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Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

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Dubuqne, Iowa.
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The tmcer tain ties of racing tend to make
the Mind of the average race-goer of a most
vacillating order. Almost any old race-goer
will look over the list of entries in the paper
at his breakfast table and carefully Belect the
horses in the various races that he thinks
will win. He is then cool and collected, and
picks the horse because of its having shown
some high order of speed or gameness in
previous races. He deteroiiues to back those
horses. When he reaches the track, however,
he iB caught in the swirl of excitement. A
tout comes up and asks him what he likes.
He is laughed to scorn aDd told that his
selections can't run any better than a goat.
If he wavers, and he generally does, he is lost.
Before the race is run he will have heard that
every horse in the race is a sure winner. The
horse that he picked in the morning generally
wins. A large class of race-goers are veritable
Hends after tips. If they can button-hole
some jockey they are in the seventh heaven,
and is a cause for wonder to see a man who
is shrewd every other way, place the ntmost
confidence in h cock-and-bull stnry of some
ragged parasite about the wonderful trials of
such and such a horse.

Bookmakers and heavy bettors employ
clever touts upon whom they can depend to

A

Tips and Toe Weights.

Natural and PI air Method of
Horse Shoeir^

WITH AN" APPENDIX ..

Ajv.iMliit; or Une Avtion of the Knee Horse n»«I Trotter a - own W
Instantaneous I'Uotography.

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portrai una

"Round- hoof d, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeofr-

rtps anit 7nt> Welahts.-'we have rrcotvo-l from Mr. Jospph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprle-
• •r ot iht- Brekpks iNu Sportsman, Sun I'rancisin, Cal , a copy of bis book enlitled **Tip9 and Too
Yelglita, A Natural and Plain MeilLiri of Uorao-shoeiuR. with an Appendix treating of the action of
lie racehorse tm - wt as eh owe by instantaneous photography. Too and Side- Weights." Mr. Simpson
ias had n.any >*Kiraol experience in training Iroitern and runners, and ia besides a most able, pleasant
.vrlii'i on matters pertaining \o the horse. Hid "Uurae Portraiture" was one of tlio first and beet
,vorks on "Iraiuiny" we eve.' read. tor several ytara he has been experimenting with tips in the hone
hat ihey might be made to serve every purp )se of a full shoe an I actus a preventive of the many hooi
.i linen to entailed by the ordinary method of prutt-eiing our horses' feet. These experiments have
[reads demonstrated that tip3 will accomplish all he had hoped lor, and wo believe every horseman
vho reads t!ie result of his experience will conclude with na that Mr. Simpson nas inaugurated a revolu-
ion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable hem-fit to both horse and master. Wo are a willing con-

■ ert to tips as againBt full shoes, ami reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
•t "Tips ami Toe Weights," together with the knowledge that Jiu com-rtnn system of shoeing has caused
i tore suffering ami done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much lo
lo with our conversion. Wo would not take $5.1 for for thi.j hook and he without it, aDd on behalf of the

most faithful frieud to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
■ril tf-st the value of its teachings. Price, in paper, S>1; cloth, 51 5Q-— Wee'-im Sportsman and Live Stock
'ourn&i.

" Tips f...n<} Toe Weights/* r natural nnd plain method, of horseshoeing. Is th« title of a very
■lever, Ingenious and practical book from thn pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
lie BaEEDEn and Sportsman. The author in his introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no nted to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
forked out, the results of his experiments are placed In the most perspicuous manner before his
caders, and his reseaiches tmo the past chow that he is at oncean enthusiastic and veracious student
■f the horse His groat argument on tips receives its strongest cndorsation from his famous colt
\nteeo, whose history from his iirst shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
ipening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step oi
he ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory ana
•xperimeut into play to support his argument, and whether tho horseman believes in his conclusions or
lot. he will not quit tho book till be has real it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
he horse which tho author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
he last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" lo the attention of the public. — Chicago

>>WB.

Tips and Toe Weights.— J. C. Simpson has been prominently Identified with trotters for many

fears, not only as awriter on the subject, but as an expert banuler and developer. He has given a great

leal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting tor a

■lumber of years, he has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,

□tilled "Tips aDd Toe Weights," claims to bu a nitural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats

<l the action of the racehorse end trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-

ct ot tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with -a large sale, and Is

Lcservlug of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether ho agrees with the ideas advauced

r not Send orders to tho San Francisco News Company, or to the BnEEDEit a>:d Spoiitsman, San

raacisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Ldilor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal

cvote 1 lo the interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport*

is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— 2J. V.

ilrit, May 10th.

f'ps and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn SimpsoD of San Francisco. California, has just published a book
*io. *■* which is almost worth us weigut in gol.i Ij every horseman. He does not believe in the

;id, uny.. . mn shoe that gives no flay or expansion to tho horse's foot. He has found that shoes are
uncccssary, an- Everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a beliver iu the use of iron or steel lips to pro-
set the lot- of f.:o lout, lty I'.lcirxtse, an 1 without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
■cars old in 2:'.!0.V. He claims that for ordinary use even od macadamised roads tips are all that are re-

■ liied; that that fearrul cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
.ing to uso them, and advise o'.hers to do it in tho manner he recommends. Send SI. 50 to him an3 be will
■mi you the book and it will be as good an investment at you ever made for the money. — Coleman's Rural
.'.-rid.

Since (he book was published, Anteeo gaTe still more convincing proof of tho efficacy of the syelotn,
.-oiling a public trial in 2:'-y)i, and showing half-miles in 1 :Ui and furlongs in IU seconds while a
)ur-yoar-old. The best oviden.ee of tho genuineness of the trials was his sale for jl0,titJU, wi'.h other
tirties ready to lako him at the price. Anievolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoe iud
wing lo an injury to Us foot when a foal it was the universal impression fbafc he never could trot fast,
,e did well as a yearling an I two-year-oid, and this past season, when three years old, he won the Oerideut
lakes, l1,'J21, iu which he t;ot a record of 2:29?, last half in 1:1 |; first money iu purse at SacraippDte,
Oil; ccuud money at Stockton. S'-S-'llhe Stanford Stakes, Si. 672; and the Embryo, $870, makir.gJ CAs-li
uturii for tho season of Si,5i4. I am satis-ied that it he. had U.eu shod with full shoes when tirsl pi I id
raining he would l.iivo been hopelessly crippled.

In tho Eiiekder and Svortsman will bo given a complete history of the treatment of Antevcln, er<nw
ug wila sxaclness the trials and results. 1 have made ariangciuents with an eminent microscupist to
lake full examinations of the horuy deposit in wall and side, and all the tissues which compose the too*
f the horse, which will bo incorporated in the forthcoming articles in the Breeder and Spoiusmas.
"ully convinced by practical results, that this nart of the anatomy of the horse is not understood as
horougLlyas the other portions of the frame. - anticipate valuable accessions of knowledge from \ht
uvelatious of the microscope. Jos, Cairn Simpson.

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watch certain horses in their early work and
trials, and pay them handsomely for any
Htable secrets they may worm out of the stable-
boya or trainers. The work of the tont is at
all times of the most onerous nature and at
times dangerous. Stable secrets are kept
with zealous care. If a certain trainer lms a
horse that he has worked over a oertain
distance in very fast time, it is, of course,
natural that the horse's performance should
be kept a secret, bo that the owner can get
heavy odds against him. He is entered for a
race, and within two days of the race is given
a fioal trial with the full weight to be carried
and the regular jockey up. It ia, in fact, a
mimic race, two or more horses being started
with him, and the race is run and timed just
as if it were a regular race. It is then the
business of the tont to be on hand and see
this trial. H" has a fine timing-watch, r*nd
must know every horse on sight. If he sees
the trial he at once informs his employers
and they get a slii:e oot of the pie.

The trainers use u thousand aod one sub-
terfuges to fool the tout, and often succeed.
A big bay horse with a white foreleg was the
favorite for a certain handicap somelim^ since.
At his trial the trainer took a bay stable com-
panion that was laiue. painted his leg white

and sent him out. In two hours fifty backers
received notice from a tout that the favorite
was lame. They rushed to hedge against
him, and he receded to a long figure at which
his owner hacked him, and he came out of
the race as sound as a dollnr and won it.
Touts have been tired upon by trainers for
climbing onto the stable roof to hear if any of
the horses were conghing. As an example of
the zealous manner to which a btnble's secreta
are guarded, the following is a case in point:
Garrison last spring went to California to try
J. B. Haggin's two-year-olda. There were 125
of them, and he wanted the pick of the lot.
Garrison was not allowed to carry his timing
watch, and he couldn't even tell the names of
the horses he rode.

There was a singular occurrence at Boms
races, in Inland, lately. One of the five
horses which ran for the Adamstown IVale
was Mr. Meredith's Dainty, upon which, n
fortnight ago, the operatioj of tr. chc
was performed, as a cure for roaring Daini-
ran the race with a metallic tube iu its ihi
opening at the neck, wheie it was rash
with a silver plate, and won.

350

%\x& gjtaetxter awtt j&porismatt.

Nov. 2<

ANNUAL FALL SALE'

130 Head of Trotting Mares, Work and Draft Horses, am

SHETLAND PONIES,

From Del Paso and Stockdale Ranchos,

PROPERTY OF J. B. HAGGIN, ESQ.,

To take plane

Tuesday, November 27, 1888,

at 10 a. m.

At RAILROAD STABLES, corner Steiner and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Catalogues will be issued immediately giving pedigrees, etc.

22 Montgomery Street. 109 KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers.

GREAT SALE

Thoroughbred

Shorthorn
-:- CATTLE -:-

Comprising 1 50 Heatl ot Pure and Fash-
ionably Ere<l Shorthorns

AT

SAN MATEO RANCHO,

San Mateo, Property ol'

W. H. HOWARD, ESQ.,

At lO A. M.. on

TUESDAY, Dec. 11, '88.

On the above date we will offer without reserve the
entire San Mateo Rancho Herd of ISO head thorough-
br« « registered Durham Cattle of the most approved
milk strains.. TheBe (Jaitle were selected especially
with a v eiv to improv ng and breeding up the grades
used in the dairies of the San Miteo Rancho. This
s*le, therefore, offers special inducements, affording
a rare opportunity to purchase desirable animals at
moderate CoBr for eithur dairy or beef purposes. These
ca'tle have the additional advantage of beiug accli-
mated and accustomed to California ranges.

San Mateo Kancho is situ ited at San Mateo, 20
miles south of San Francisco, on Northern Divi-
sion a. p. r. k,

Catalogues may be had upon application to
"W. H. HOWArtD,5'2^M:ontBoineey Street. S. F.. or

KILLIP & CO.. Auctioneers.

fcS Montgomery Street. 125

HAVE AEEIVED!

Cljdesdale Stallions.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdales, Stallions and Mares . These
Animals am fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses are quartered at Bay District Track,
and are for sale by the undeisignecl.

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, San Franoisco.

".TOR SALE.

FAMtOSE, brown colt, foaled May 28, J887, sired

by Fallis (2.23) by Electioneer, dam Koseleaf, (full

sister to Shamrock 2-year-old, record 2.25 and half

Bister to Goldleaf 3-year-old, pacing record 2.15.)

ALSO

METRIC b c, foaled March 10. 1887, sired by Fallis
(2.23) by Electioneer, dam Mischief (dam of Bril-
liant, yearling trial one-half mile in 1.1 3A and'since
■tliowed'trials a two minute gait) by YoungTuckaho
he by Flaxtall. Price for both colts, if sold im-
mediately, Is $1 ,000,

My only reason for selline at this low figure is on
account of removal from the State. For further
particulars, address

P. I'. LOWELL, 614 I 6 I II STREET,

Sacramento, Cal ]02

CHILD'S < Altl«U.< KYVI Al, SHEEP I»1P

"Patented In Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scab cure. A liquid, soluble In

cold water. It Is absolutely lion-

polsoiiona.

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
sue gallon making one hundred gallons of waBh.
Price, Si. "45 per gallon.
special discounts an i terms to agents and large
tonsil iners. Fur samples and other liilorimUiori up.
ply to
I,Yltl»EA H4IIXJH. Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 4 'all lorn in St., San Craiicisco,4Ual
Gfi

THE

Melbourne Racing

AT

Stable

AUCTION.

I will sell the entire stable of Racehorses compos-
ing the Melbourne Stable, at the stables of Messrs.
Treacy &. Wilson, in Lexington, Ky., on

TUESDAY, December 11. 1888.

The Sale will be absolute and without reserve, in
consequence of the Messrs. BarneB & Co.'s positive
retirement from the Turf, ft is one of the best and
sonndest lot of RacehorseB ever offered at Public
Auction, including Qallifet, winner of the Clark and
Himyar Stakes; the crack two-year-old The Lioners.
Once Again, Blnerock, etc., and twenty-two of the
finest and best selected yearlings from the mostdis-
tingnished racing families in the world, together with
Saddles, Bridles, Blunkets and other articles used in
a first-class Racing Stable. Catalogues now ready.
>. D. BRI'd'E. Auctioneer,
124 P. O. Box 862, New York City.

FOR J3 ALE.
Eillarney

—AND—

Killmore.

I will sell at Private Kale, until Febru
ary I. ft 889, niy stallions Killarney
and Killmore.

KILLAKis'EY, dark brown trblack pacer, record
2:2UJ4 at Glenbrook. and 2:20^ at Sacramento in
fourth heat. Sired bv Black Ralph, son ot David
Hill, son of Vermont Black Hawk.

Blaek Ralph's dam by Major WInfiel 1 (afrer*-ardB
Edward Everett, son of Rysdick's Hambletonian;
second dam by American Star; third dam bv Ameri-
can star; fourth dam by Old Abdallah; fifth dam by
imported Diomed.

Secund to no horse for style and beauty and as a
foal yetter.

KILLMORE, dark gray, pacer, a big horse for a
fast one— weighs l.aou lbs. Sired by Killarr.ev out of
a Kentucky Whip and Grey Eagle mare. As fine a
blf horse as the world ever saw, and as game.
P. FIT. HERALD,

123 Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON pTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
AnReles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to. 00

THEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Biding Baggies.
Breaking Carts.

Fine Repairing,

Sohanon Carriage Co.,

Send for Catalogue.

Reasonable Prices

ICl-KT.i Ol-.I.

CHICAGO.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS ANO STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
84 man." Correspondence Solicited.

Grand Annual December Sale

OF

-:- THOROUGHBREDS -:

At LEXINGTON, KY.,

Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15,

BY

MESSRS. B. G. BRUCE and p. C. KIDD.

Over ONE HUNDRED HEAD t,t ntgh-claBB Horaes, consisting of Yearlings, Rac* Horaes in trrainic
Stallions, Broodmares , etc., by such well-known aires as Longfellow, Ten Broeck, King Ban, King Alfo"i
Hindoo, Billet, Falsetto. Glenelg, Prince Charlie, Spendthrift, Rayon d'Or, Macduff, Rlue Eyes, Whujpi
Ononda,a, Harrv o'Fallon. Hyuer All. Regent, Buckdeo, Ptc.

THE FLEETWOOD FARM STABLE will stll their entire lot of Yearlings and Horses in trainln
and they also have lots from the Hears bo rne Stud, B. J. Tre»cy, G. D. WiIboh. C. G. Hlggins, W. !
Letcher, B. h\ Pettit, S, Y. Keene, 8. C. Dyne, J. D. Morrissey, and others.

For Catalogues address tills Office, or

120

HKicK A KIDD, Lexington, Ky.

Don't Fail to K*a<i the Following:

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carbolized Alkaline
LOTION,

Cures alter AH otlier Reaicdics Have
Failed.

And Is recommended for Strains, Sores, n&w and old
Bruls s Galls, Swellings, Serat^nes, Thrush, Urease
Heals, Curb, Kheumat sm. IthiB no equal lor re-
storing Weak Knees and Ankle3 to their original
condition. Cow's Swell- d Udder, Barbel Wire
Wouniis, Mange. It:h. «kia Diseases, etc. To those
wl o want their Horses to carry floss v manes and tails
wp recommend this Lotion aB a wash to do the >*ork
Quely; also a valuable addition to the water in cleans-
ing sponges, ClothB, etc. It is valuable as an internal
remedy lor Coughs. Colic, Congertfon or e'ever. Yon
really get Hair a Gallon of Remedy for $1 (Ml, or Two
Gallons for $3uU, after being adulterated aB directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

116 California Street. S. F.t

Or ask your Druggist for it. 115

California Horse Shoe Co's

I. have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by theabo«e Conipany.and take great pleasure
In Baying they aro the beBt Ihave ovor uaod Intwonty-
two yeara' pracLlce. r have never seen anvthing like
the STEEL SHOE made bv this Company. 1 can Cully
recommend them i<> everypractical Ftorsesnoer In the
country. You re respectfully,

No. h Everett Street. 02 JOHN GRACE.

Eureka Jockey
Club.

FALL MEETING.

Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, 188B

—AT—

EUREKA. HUMBOLDT CO. CAI

Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 1ft, 1888,

FOIST DAY-NOVEMBER 27TH. 1888.

1-Running Novelty Race. For all ages. Purse $46
firat quarter $fi0; half $75; three-quarters $85; mi
Sll 0; mile and a quarter $13u. All paid up entrii
over live to be added and equally divided bet wee
each winner.

2— Trotting. Purse $250. Three minute class ft
horaeB owned ju Humboldt Co., prior to July Is
DM-8. First horae to receive 8150; second $76; thii
9VG

SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28TH, 1868.
3-Fureka stake. For all ages 850. Entrance ha

forfeit, $300 added; second to receive $100; third I

Bave stakes, mile and eight.
4 -Running Purse $150. For aliases First lion

$120; second $25, half mile aDd repeat.
5— Running Pnrse $200. For .wo-year-olds, Ftf

horse to receive $15U; second $50, three quarters ■

milt*.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY NOV. 29TH. 1888.

6— Trotting Puree $600; 2:40 class, for horaes owM

in Humboldt Co., prior to July 1st, ivb8. Kin

horse $350; second horse $150; third horse $50.

7— Trotting Purse $7«0. Free for all. First hi

$5(0; second $175; third $75.

FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY, NOV. SO.
8 Running- Purse $rf.l for all ages; first hi
$21)b; vecoud $5U; tbree-quartecs of a mile
9-HnmhOldl Stakes; for all ages; si'fi ontmiMI
one-half forf-it; £260 added; second to receive #7
third io save stakes, one mlie.
1U -Running -Puree $16ii;ior all ages; first horse
receive $125; second if'25; tiuO yards.

C'ONIUTIONS AN1> REMARKS.

All trotting races are best thre* In five unless othe)
wia« < spec! tied; tour to enter and three to start, hi
the Board reserves Ihe right to hold a less ,. .,i..
ilnui four to till by the withdrawal of a nroj.orlioiwl

amount ul the purse,

In all trotting races the rules of the AmejH
Trotting Association, and all running rmes the ruh
of the l'acilc Coast Blood Horse Assn,-lati,.n I
govern, but the Board reserves the right to trot heat
.if any two classes alternately, n iie.-uesarv to Hide

iv riay's racing.

II entries not declared out bv G p. m o' the da
preceding the race shall be required tn start.

Nil added money paid for a walk-over

In all races four or more ptid-op entries require
to lill, liltd three or mure horses to start

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required tn wei
caps ul distinct colors, to be nan.ed In entries

Entries In all races to close with the bue'reuq
ilmrsd.iv, November 15, 1888.

Entry blanks will be furnished upon application I
the Secretary.

DANIEL MITKP1IY. President.
H, COHN, Secretary. g

Dfi

!

t«H|

1888

XTxs |2mttcr atut j^arisroatt.

851

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup 'Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs reqnired. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mail hoat

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEIHGREE SUM K AOhNTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, HEW 300TH WALES.

1 eeistered «'al>le Address "PEDIGREE."

7a

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Prlc $IOeach. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F.
91

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will beigladjto execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigreet

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Mini siioi-iliorns. Hereford*, Devons,

avil Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. JTe ihas already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Est|., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MOORED and
ItAREBIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C\ BRUCE t«WE.

84 Pitt Street. Sydney, New South Wale-,

'88 -—FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed lo all applicants wlio send Five tents in stamps to Prepay

I*os*t»»ge.

THE FAIRL4WN (UAI.IHai: FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stalliona.and Brood-mares in use at Falrlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

ONE III M)KI l> AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOVKti TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all ol my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FIIXIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish t*>
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Ureatest Uniformity.

Ueiitlemen who desire fine, higbiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters lor their
own driving, can be supplied at Kairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

TXTT? 010"]? PT?TPT? PT A "NT iB strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
XJJ.JJ UUU-1 JX1UU J7UAU auiniHl tor sale Is primed in the <-atnlogue. Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if preseut in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

rime will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest t ro*n
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13J, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (97),
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15j; Jim Jewell, 2:19£; Modoc,
2:19*. etc. Limited to 30 mares at $10U the Beason,
or s t 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Alt do (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the seasnn, or $80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (2131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25-i, etc.), by Mam*
briuo Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or §80 by insurance.

ttlaximus, (5195),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, «ic
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 marea at
$50 the season, or ®8© by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patchnn; S6
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at s50 the season, or
380 by insurance.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
■■alms leave and are due to arrive at
^^^^^ Smu Francisco.

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LOCAL FERRY TRAINS.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order tbey are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will he received. For catalogues and further information, address

Horses Purchased on
Commission.

THORUIIUHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. St. LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

E.G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
M. H. Baugbman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAlister, Stanford, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SUHUEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, 'B4.-'85, for high-
eat works in professional examinations, and dis lirst-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 fa"'ornia Street
I I TZ4ll-:itAI.» * t'OSI.<>II. 1'roprielors.
so Telephone No. (16-

I.oik Hoi 3XO.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal

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'Almont, 33

Sire of

31 trotters and 2

pacers in 2:30

list.

|" Hambletonian, 10,

I Alexander's Abdallab, 15, \ Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.
1 |_Katy Darling

Sally, Auderson.

Hortense.

f Mambrino Chief, 11.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

t j

' | Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
L Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f | Hambletonian 10.

I Messenger Duroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.
Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also \
sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- ! Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
\ laine, yearling rec. 2:314. L dallah Chief,

From San Franvluco Dally.

lo CAST OAKLAND— *S;U{J—t>:3u— 7:00— 7:<JO— o-ju—

d;30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30—12:00— 12-30
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5:30— fi;00 — 6:30— 7:00— R;00— 9:im— 10:00-11-00— 12-00
PO FRUIT VALK, (via East Oakland;— same -aB "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p. m., inclusiva, also
at 8:00— y:0U and 11:00 p.m.
TO FRUIT VALKlvia Alameda)— •9:30—7:00— *12 -00
1 0 ALAMEDA — 'b :0u— *<j :80— 1 :u0— *7 :30 -o :00 — 'b -3o—
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To San FrauclHCO Dally.

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{9:20— *3: 20

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GRADUATED APKIL 22d, 1870.
LaineneHS and Surscry a Specialty.

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f Colossus, son of imp,
Nelly McDonald Ttaoro-hred.. | Sovereign.

{See Bruce's American Stud \

Book ) - I Maid of Monmouth,

I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
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Guy Miller.,

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Martha Wash- (Burr's Washington.

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(Dam by Abdallab, 1.
(Pilot, Ir.,12.

I iugtou

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I Mambrino Chief, 11,
Portia by Roebuck.

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Sired by the Old llorwe and Kateed
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One is Bay. dam by G. M. Fatchen. Ho Is nine years
old, never been trained, chows l"ts ol speed, haB
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
Roadster stallion, hidimme Is BAY WOOD nUtck
r-cs, inane and tall, acd free orlver. Weighs 1,200
pounds; 16 hat ds high, and is a sound horse.

FLEETWOOD 1b tiuht vears uH.dam by Young
imerica, in surrel, looks like his fire, One style ami
lota Of action; close to 111 hands, ami weighs 1,100
pounds. Inpertect health ; g oU mar.e and tall. M\
thev want is work to make them trot bett r than W,
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Parker won leading prize and 1 est average during the five days.

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The Diamond Championship Trophy in 90 Class In 1887, woo by C. W. Budd.

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Nearly two-thirds of the .*i>jUu cash prizes. Total amount given for both years.

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State Championship Badges « on in many mates.

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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1888.

Grim's Gossip.

The b g Black George lias been bought by F. M. Day.

Sam. L. Daniels was seen on Sunday behind a beautiful
pair of trotters.

Directors Carr, Green and Boggs, of the State Board of
Agticalture, were in the city on Saturday last.

W. G. Bogan has purchased the bay gelding Budd, and
can now travel behind his own 2:26 trotter.

Marion Biggs, Jr., of Biggs Station, who has several
fairly good distance horses was in the city Tuesday.

Another fiDe colt in the stable, and one which is thought
highly of by his owner, is aa unnamed by Sir Modred-Mar-
ion.

Father Bill Daly has purchased from J. Siebert, the c. c.
Futurity for §700, and will change his name to The Sweet
Bye and Bje,

R. J. Lechan in buying a pair of Sultan colts from Mr.
Rose, secured an exceedingly good bargain, and may be seen
almost every fair afternoon taking a spin behind them.

Barbed wire fencing is good enough ia its way, but R. Mc-
Eoesky, or Bntte, has occasion to regret the death of a valu-
able horse from its deadly proclivities.

State Senator A. F. Jones, of Oroville, who dearly loves
to drive a fast team and has several of his own, has been a
guest at the Palace Hotel several days this week.

Snapper Garrison will not carry the blue and yellow colors
nest year because Mr. Haggin will not race his horses in the
East. PerhapB Snapper has been one of .the causes of the
withdrawal.

Mr. J. B. Chase has a tilly by Longfellow- Katie Pease,
and another out of a daughter of Katie Pease by Kyrle Daly
who will have to give a good account of themselves in the
spriDg.

Budd Doble is at present at Albuqcerqne with one of the
Vice-Presidents of the Atchison, Topeka tte Santa Fe system.
He has been elected director on one of their lines and may
give up the track altogether.

W. M. It. asks Grim if "John Splan has taken to the prize
ring." W. M. R can rest easy if he alludes to gentle, child-
like Jack, the old-time driver; it ia another Splin that has
brought the name into disrepute.

The Emperor of Norfolk will shortly be taken to the Santa
Anita Rauch. Mr. Baldwin has decided to have the horse
blistered, feeling assured it will do no injury and may possi-
bly be beneficial.

Killip & Co., sold at public sale daring the early portion of
the week, eight head of Shetland ponies. The prices ranged
from §60 to $105 and without a doubt many more could have
been sold at equally good rates.

Walter Gratz has determined to have Austriana by Alarm —
Australind, bred to Elkwood nest spring. She has been very
unsuccessful on the turf this 5 ear, but should make a valu-
able addition to the Roalyo Hill brood-mares.

Lord Mandeville, whoBe face is frequently seen on the
English tracks, writes to a friend ia this city that on his
return from Mexico with Col. Cody (Buffalo BiliJ he will visit
this coast to inspect the large breeding farms.

Ex-Sheriff Sprague, of Butte, but who is now a resident of
Colusa County, came down from the north on Saturday last
to witness the third day's racing of the P. C. B. fl. A., and,
like many others, was disappointed.

Col. H. I. Thornton has four first class yearlings, two of
which are very promisiug, one being by Three Cheeis and
another by Milner. He anticipates seeing hiB colors carried
to the front by one of these next season.

Harry Morris, Mr. Keene and Mr. Lloyd will in future
abjure riding overjumps. Thus three of the best gentlemen
j ickeys in the con utry will be lost sight of as such. The
frequent accidents at the hurdles is the cause.

Mr. Storn paid a visit to the Dwyer stables shortly before
his return home, and his opinion is that the very best year-
ling in rhe lot is the one bought at the last Baggin sale, a
colt by Kyrle Daly, out of Eliza, she was Norfolk.

I asked Will S.Green of the Goluia Sun if he ]

horse items for the Breeder and Sportsman, but the only
ihiug he conld say was that Billy Billups had a tolerable
fair horse by the name of Tilton Almont. The Sun will bfl
without an editor if Mr. Billups meets Green.

An untried two-year-old son of Foxhall has been sold in
England for 59,750. Ho has been named Barkham.

Uhlan, by the Rauger, from La Mechante, was sold at the
Kinloch Stud sale for §2,705, yet it is only two years ago
that Mr. Haggin tendered §17,000 for him, Mr. J. Lncas
Turner refusing the offer. He was purchased by Milton
SToung, of the McGrathiana Stud.

H. W. Meek, of San Lorenzo, recently had the misfortune
to lose a fine Antevolo yearling filly, dam Lady Belle, by
Chieltam; second dam Bonnie Belle by Belmont. The
cause of death was inflammation of the bowels.

Mr. John Hallweigen, a prominent horseman of Chicago
has arrived in the city and will winter here. Rumor hath it
that he will wed before bis return east. California has more
than climate to recommend it to visitors from the other side
oi the mountains.

One of San Francisco's prominent jewelers has in his win-
dow a diamond necklace arranged in the form of a race-track,
while ia the center of the jeweled circlet is a running horse
fully set with the precious stones. The attraction has caused
many to stop and look at the glittering picture.

Dr. C. C. Mason, of Chico, was at the Lick House for a few
days this week. The Breeder and Sportsman tenders its
congratulations to "Doc" on his recovery from a long and
serious illness, and hopes to have him once more holding the
helm of the Chico Track Association.

Many of the Eastern sporting papers have stated that Ham-
ilton, the colored jockey would ride for Senator Hearst next
season. There has been no positive engagement made, al-
though the understanding is at present that he will have the
mounts unless something should turn up in the meantime to
change the programme.

All lovers of the trotting horse feel keenly the serious acci-
dent which has happened to Jay-Eye-See and sympathizes
deeply with his owner. The main artery in the leg was
severed, but being discovered in time it is now thought that
he may recover, and Mr. Case gives as his opinion that the
gelding will not lose in speed.

Matt Byrne writes to say that Fresno, Salvator, Sonoma,
Prose, Firenzi and Yum Yum are in splendid fettle, Salvator
being looked upon by many as the coming crack three-year-
old. He says the trainers who are at Monmouth Park have
the highest admiration for the colt and expect him to win
many of the rich stakes in the spring.

At the Haggin sale on Tuesday, Mr. T. J. Crowley secured
a magnificent bay filly, by Kilrosh, son of Whipple's Ham-
bletonian, first dam Birdie by James Lick, he by Homer, Bon
of Rybdyk's Hatnbletonian for the small sam of $135. While
not fashionably bred, still there are enough of good strains
of blood in the filly to promise a reasonably good roadster.

A rumor has been current in New York for the past week
that Snapper Garrison had offered Mr. J. B. Haggin, through
Mutt Byrne, $25,000 for the two-year-old Salvator. Those
who give credence to the rumor couple with it the name of
Mr. Belmont as one who is putting up the money. The re-
port also says that Mr. Haggin refused to listen to any such
offer, and as he is out of the city at present, the Breeder and
Sportsman can neither confirm dot deny the truth of the
rumor.

Any of our large breeders might do worse than secure the
services of Joe Courtney who is at present disengaged. He
has graduated from the stable, aud passed throogh all the
degrees of horsemanship, including jockey and trainer. Mr.
Courtney has been in the employ of Theodore Winter, Esq.,
for several years and is thoroughly conversant with all
matters appertaining to a first-class stock farm.

Joe Clark, general business manager for Senator Hearst in
the East, has received from Kentucky nine yearlings, all oi
which he reports iu excellent condition. There bos also
been sent to the stables, two Spendthrift colts from Keene
Farm. Mr. Clark reports nil the horses in good condition,
but there has been such miserable weather that but little
exercise could be given them.

The latest Dovelly in the East is voting for the most popu-
lar jockey among the attendants at church fairs. In Pn8saic,
N. J., lately, ten jockeys were entered to be voted for, the
priz/to be saddle, bridle and whip. At last accounts Pal-
mer, of Daly's stable, was iD the lead. beiDg closely followed
by Bergen and GMaler. The starters include Bergen, Church,
Ossler, Kelly, McCarthy, Dunn, M. J. Lynch, Callen and
Palmer.

Four colts which are always shown with a good deal of
pride by Frank McCabe, trainer for the Dwyers, are: A full
brother to Hanover, full brother to Firenzi, full brother to
Kingston, and a full brother to Lizzie Dwyer, also a sister to
Miss Ford. The staole has never had bo many first class
youngsters, and it is hoped that the bad luck of last season
will be wiped ont nest year. The Dwyer Brothers have in
their stables at the Brooklyn track horses which cost
S210.000.

George Hankinn, of the Chicago stable, is very jubilant
over his late purchase, the $10,000 Galen, and expresses con-
fidence in being able to down as three-year-olds such cracks
as Proctor Knott, Salvator, the Faverdale colt, Fresno and
others. He will have a hard time doing it, but still 1 thought
when Turner had him at the five furlong post in the Futuri-
ty that the gallant son of Faustus was sure to carry off the
big stake for his owners, and he may prove a dangerous rival
for the cracks the coming season.

Some of the best gentlemen riders in the country have
signified their intention to abandon riding over jumps, being
prompted to such action by the numerous accidents which
have occurred among their number. Mr. Lloyd, the gentle-
man rider who was injured in the fall at the Philadelphia
hunt races, is still confined to his bed, and will abandon
riding over jumps in the future. Harry Morris who was so
badly injured at Saratoga last year, has not fully recovered
bis health, and will dispose of his jumpers. Mr. Keene has
also abandoned the hunt races since Mr. Lloyd's injury at
Philadelphia.

While in Chicago, for a few hours, one day last week. Grim
learned that Ed Corrigan is having trouble about the rebuild-
ing of the wooden structures and fences on the grounds of
the Chicago Fair and Trotting Breeder's Association at to9
west side track. On November 13th an injunction was asked
for by a number of wealthy west-side citizens to prevent the
rebuilding. In the bill the plaintiffs assert that '"the further
maintainance of the Driving Park would be a nuisance to the
surrounding property, as it increases the rates of insurance
and damages the property values by bringing together crowds
of objectionable people who gamble and get drunk."

J. H. Steiner, Secretary of the American Trotting Associa-
tion, has sent the following list of short tracks to Wallace's
Monthly, showing jast how many feet each is short of a mile.
Biggsville, Illinois, 264; Burton, Ohio, 168A: Charleston,
Illinois, 95; Denison, Iowa, 46; Deshler, Ohio, 352; Dunkirk,
Indiana, 438; Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 132: Fairmont, Nebraska,
14;Findlay, Ohio, 64; Garrettsville, Ohio, 173; Huntsville,
Alabama. Ill; Independence, Iowa, 136; Janesville, Wis-
consin, 43i; Kahoka, Missonri, 46; Libertyville, Illinios, 26;
Monmouth, Illinois, 32; Norwtlk, Ohio, 16; Strawberry
Point, Iowa, 75; Warren, Ohio, 16; Yorkville, Illinois, 34.

A few evenings ago, while silting in the Palace Hotel, the
conversation turned on naming horses. The peculiar names
of several horses were talked about, and one of the gentle-
men present asked, does any one know how "Robert the
Devil" got his distinctive title? A Brkkdlr and Sportsman
reporter was appealed to, and answered the question. As it
may interest our readers we give it agrin here. The owner
of the colt had two gentlemen visiting him aud after luncheon
they were invited to take a look at the stables. Both of them
admired the beautifal horse, and it was soegested that one of
them name the horse. The first one said "Robert" would be
a good name. The second one said, "The Devil!" meaning
to express his disgust at such an ordinary name. The own-
er at once spoke up saying: "You have both named him; he
shall be called Robert the Devil." Matthew Dawson the cele-
brated Eugtish trainer is authority for the above.

Bodd Doble, who is noted the country over for the smooth
and polished manner in which he does everything he under-
takes, has jast forwarded by express to Mrs. W. H. Wilson,
Abdallah Park, Cyntbiana. Ky., a beautiful urn-shaped solid
silver cup, fifteen iuches high, richly engraved and Bur-
mouuted by a life-like figure of a horso in action. It bears
the following inscription, which explains its object and
origin: "Awarded by M. Smith .V Co. to Badd Doble,
driven by Budd Doble. at the Blue Ribbon meeting of the
Detroit Driving Club, 1888. for the horse winning the best
contested race during the meeting." The value of the oup is
$175. The pacer Budd Doble, the winner of the above cup,
is five years old, bred and owned by W. H. Wilson, Cyntbi-
ana, sired by Indianapolis, 2:21, dam Kate, by Stocking
Chief. The ahive race was a six-heat contest, the time being
2:214;, 2:22£, 2:22 J, 2:22, 2:22J and 2:20$. Budd Doble won
the last three beats and race, which was certainly a grand
performance for a five-year-old, the average, we think, being
fully equal to any six-beat race by horses of that a.:
trotted or paced.

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Dec. 1

The National Horse Show in New York.

Old Madison Square Garden put on its best uniform to re-
ceive the picked lot of exhibition equines quartered within
its spacious walls. The shabby exterior gives no notion of
the gay scene that greets the eye on entering the
garden. Acres of bunting and numerous tasteful decora-
tions hide the rough posts, and large additions have been
made to the stall accommodations, the Twenty-seventh street
side of the building being utilized for the first time. In the
open stalls ihe cobos, huuters and draught horses are quar-
tered, while tbe Fourth avenue side is reserved for the aris-
tocrat of the light haruess, and comfortable box stalls are
here erected for the special use of the trotters. The entry
list has fonr hundred and twelve names, divided into one
hundred and sixteen classes, many of the horses being en-
tered in two or more competions. On Monday, November
5th, at 9 a. m., tbe formal opening took place, and the work
of awarding tbe premiums was commenced at 2 p. m. Mes-
srs. Uourtlandt 1>. Mosf, Albert C. Hull and J. W. Ogden,
tbe triumvirate selected to adjudicate on the merits of tbe
trotters and roadsters, discharged their fust duties during
Monday aiterooon in two of the classes. First were the
four-year-old stallions shown to bridle or halter. Chimes,
the ©12,000 purchase from Palo Alto, now owned at Village
Farm, Buffalo, won the tirst prize of $100, and Foxwood by
Nutwood, out of Lady Foxie, was given the second premium
of $50. King Cossack, from Catou Stock Farm, came third,
with very high commendation. Shortly atleT the three-ytar-
old fillies were paraded. The Village Farm was again trium-
phant with Nightingale, by Mambrino King, dam by Wood's
Kambletonian, this shapely filly carrying off the blue ribbon
and $100, with Diplomacy, by Don Cossack, dam by Hero of
Thorndale, Beeoud.

After entering tbe Garden, Tuesday, I first paid court to
Highlawn Farm's young monarch Nominee, by Stranger, dam
Sapphire, by Jay Gould, 2:2H-; second dam Lucy, 2:1SJ.
Stranger was got by General Washington out of Goldsmith
Maid, 2:14. Washington by General Knox, 2:31$, trial 2:24,
out of Lady Thorn, 2:18j. I had seen all of Nominee's fam-
ous ancestors make their fastest records except General
Knox, and viewed with peculiar interest this young scion of
the old-time queens. He is a very compactly-built colt, and
from every point of view is truly proportioned. I was par-
ticularly taken witb his countenance, which betokens great
sensibility, and as he shows trot in both his head and heels,
supported by the strongest kind of breeding to trot, 1 predict
that it will be said of him, as it was ot his great grandsire iu
Maine, "A Nominee that can't trot is a rarity." He had a
strong band of competitors in class fourteen, but as his
breeder, H. N. Smith, remarked to me, "He won the blue
ribbon on his own merits in the ring." The second prize was
awarded to Almont Hero (Gallopin), by Hamlin's Almont Jr.,
dam by Hero of Thorndale. The third in rank, as per the
judges' decision, was the richly-bred Lavalard, by Director,
2:17, dam Sweetness, 2:21£, by Volunteer, and the fourth
place was given to K. Steel's Cedarward, by Nutwood, 2:18J,
dam Four Liues (dam of Merry Thought, 2:22J), by Black-
wood- Nutrition and Merry Christmas wtre also named in
this class.

The same afternoon the trotters in harness were judged.
The blue ribbon fell to the lot of Starleita, 2:23£, by Star-
light. Spofford, 2:18J, another of the house of Kentucky
Prince, took tbe red ribbou, and still another J. Q., 2:17J,
wits very highly commended. J. B. Thomas, 2:28£, received
high commtnoation, or fourth place. By the way, Spence,
of Tanner Boy memory, has charge of Mr. A. J. Bailey's
horses. He has the stalls of Thomas and Lou B. tastefully
painted and equipped.

Lovers of the trotter were regaled witb three competitive
ex«m nations the third day. The opening one was for stal-
lions under two years old, to halter. It would be almost im-
possible to beat the Catou Farm represtative, Highwood, by
Nutwood, dam by Harold. By right of breeding and merit
he received the blue ribbon. Hereward, by Mambrino King
dam by Wood's Hambletonian, got the red ribbon. Mormon,
by Epaulet. 2:19, dam Free Love, 2:2H, and Charley Per-
kins, by Wedgewood, 2:19, out ot Bijou, were placed in the
order named.

The roadsters are next paraded before the judges. Mr.
Bailey's cheBtnut mare Lou B, by Regulus, dam by Kentucky
Prince, made her owner happy by carrying off the blue
ribbon. The red ribbon was tied to the bridle of the gray
gelding Robin, by Parks' Volunteer. A very stylish fellow is
Robin. A. J. Feek tells me he can surely trot in 2:30. He
was purchased at tbe show by broker E. de Uernea for Mr.
Norman L. Monroe, the publisher; price $1,500. Mr. H. W.
Beboul's Queen, daughter of Watchmaker, was very highly
commended, and Kentucky Joe highly commeded.

A much coveted prize is tbe blue ribbon for stallions four
years old and upwards, kept for service and judged on their
individual merit. The judges, after mature deliberation,
gave it to Bayonne Prince, 2:21£, by Kentucky Prince. They
placed Mambrino King second, Hamlin's Almont, Jr., third",
and A. A. Bonner's Volmer, 2:24j, by Gambetta, dam Ulster
Queen, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, fourth.

"It would cost me several hundred dollars, and a lot of ex-
tra time, to see as many representatives of the trotting
families as I can look at here for a collar," said a loyal lover
of the light baroess performers last Thursday afternoon, as
he stood watching the stallions and their quartets of descend-
ants file into the ring at Madison Square Garden. It was
just at the climax of the most succtssful of the five National
Horse Shows that have been held in the metropcliB.

During the proceeding three days the compeiitious had
been among individuals, among trotters, runners, coachers;
also ponies and the minor classes, but the fourth day saw the
grand special contest, not only for the biggest money prize
of the week, but for tbe most important award in point of
general interest. Ever since the National Show was inaugu-
rated the class designated as "Trotting stallion to be shown
with four of bis get" has been the bluest of the blut-ribbou
eventB, and this year it lost none of its attractiveness. Eveu
swelldom, from Murry Hill down, forget their allegiance to
the bang tails, and the private boxes were thronged with
Gotham's wealth and aristocracy as the quartet of fashion-
ably-bred trotting sires and their get were brought into the
tan-bark arena.

First came the two champions from Village Farm, Buffalo,
Mambrino King and Hamlin's Almont, -Jr., the former with
the familiar slender cord on bis jaw, and the son of Almont
controlled with a bridle. The grooms in their white sing-
lets and caps, with corduroy trouper?, added to the pictnr-
esqueness of the display. After Mambrino King came his
colts, Mockinc Bird (four years), dam Mabel A., by Toronto
Chief, Jr., 2:2."U, with a recently-. cquired mark of 2:23:};
N gbting*le (three years), record 2:32, out of a daughter of
Wood's Hambletonian; Prince Regent (three years), dam by
AIcj n'fin. and Hereward, a yearling, out of a mare by
Woo. .'a Hambletonian. Hamlin's Almont, Jr. was fullowed

by Almont Hero (Gallopin), three years old, dam by Hero of
'Ihorndale; Village Queen, a yearling, dam by Mambrino
King, and Daphne, out of a mare by Mambrino Patchen.

A minute later came Starlight, the big but light-footed sou
of Kentucky Prince, with four weanlings bringing up the
rear. Mr. Darling's grooms were not in uniform, and there
waB no artificial attempt to please the eye of judges or
spectators at large;

Then there was a hush, followed by a buzz of admiration,
as the natty blue and white costnmes of the Caton Farm atten-
dants appeared with lofty Don Cossack and his string of off-
spring, made up of Sally Cossack, 2:22i (four years), dam by
Almont; Diplomacy (three years), dam by Hero of Thorndale,
record 2:28£; Dora Cossack, 2:39£, two yearB old, out of a
mare by Forrest Golddust, and Verona Cossack, yealing filly,
out of Smutty, by Ottawa Chief 2:25.

This completed tbe herds that were to compete for the
nchest premium of the show. An added attraction was that
of the Bensational Epaulet, with a record of 2:19 as a five-
year-old. and four of his yearlings, from the Cedar Park
Stock Farm of Robert Steel, Philadelphia. The turf career
of thiB speedy stallion was brough to an endjby the sickne&s
which destroyed his sight, and the physical defect rendered
him ineligible to show against the other sires. The best of
the quartet of youngBters is Flutter, out of Buzz Medium
2:20.f, and the filly won first honors in her class.

After the five great sires with the score of progeny had
paraded in single file, they were divided into herds, and the
work of judging the fonr for competition followed. Hamlin's
Almont Jr., was put through his paces brst, and then his get
were shown in the same way. Then Superintendent Thomas
of Caton Stock Farm, mounted on a mustang, led Don Cossack
and his colts. The Biie himself showed considerable speed,
and tbe offspring evoked general applause by the'r rapid
flight over the circumscribed tan bark track, and the pure
and even quality ot tbeir action. Sally Cossack bore off tbe
honors aud was particularly admired. Then the colored
groom in charge of Mambrino King raced up and down the
ring leading the showy cbestnut, which seemed to know that
his reputation was at stake, i>s with lofty head and Hashing
eye he rushed along, carrying his sable attendant in mid-air
by his rapid clip. His colts, too, shown with a runner,
evinced much of the lofty style and action of their sire, though
their speed was far short of that of the Cossack family. Last,
Starlight and his young offspring were led out, after which
the judges made personal inspection of the herds. It was
evident that the problem was a knotty one, and as the big
crowd impatiently awaited the decision which should settle
the supremacy, the judicial trio deliberated long and deeply.
Finally the attendant stepped forward with the covet«d blue
rosette, and fastened it in the flowing mane of Mambrino
King, and another fixed the red ribbon in the bridle of
Don Cossack. The great event of the week was over,
and once the Village Farm had proved triumphant. The
empty honors conveyed by the yellow and white rosettes
went to Hamlin's Almont Jr., and Starlight, respectively.
Macey, by George Wilkes, has been entered in this class, but
the stallion had taken sick since his arrival at the garden, and
he and bis colts were not taken from their stalls.

"I knew that horse would be first, for be always gets it."
said one of Gotham's fashionable fair ones as she raised her
lorgnette and inspected Mambrii o King from the box where
Bhe 6at. Her remark only echoed an opinion shared by
many others that the disposition of the blue emblem of
euperiority was to some extent a foregone conclusion. This
was but natural, from tbe fact that the Btallion has for many
years borne the title of "the handsomest borse in the world,"
and he was a winner in this same class at the show of 18S5.
The remainder of lhursday afternoon was occupied with
classes for saddle-horses, jumpers and the like, but the stal-
lion herd continued to be the chief topic of conversation.
Mambrino King seemed to have a majority of supporters,
though the lovers of speed thought Don Cossack should have
won on the form shown by his colts. There were no other
competitions for trotters that day, and tbe evening was de-
voted to a dress parade for a squad of mounted police and a
contest in high jumping for qualified hunters. Fred Geb-
hardt's famous leaper Leo, with Mrs. Langtry's imported
jockey Peter Smith up, won first honors with a record of six
feet five inches, which height none of his opponents were
able to clear.

Dull, threatening weather kept the crowd away during
Friday morning and afternoon, and the more devoted turf-
men had ample opportunity for a closer and more critical in-
spection of the stock. Five trotting classes were up for com-
petition during the day, beginning with four-year-old mares
or geldings showu to wagon. C.J.Hamlin's chestnut filly
Mandame, by Mambrino King, dam by A. S. McAllister, was
judged the best of tbe trio exhibited. In the class for pairs
the same mare, with Gold Fringe, a half sister, out of a
daughter of Bob Johnson, won first honors over a pair of
geldings bred from imported stock. In the third of the har-
ness classes for three-year-olds no first piize was awarded,
the bay gelding Hill, by Hamlin's Almont Jr., getting the
red rosette over Flossie, by Belmont. There was a more
interesting exhibit in the class for standard mares or geldings
four years old. Iu this there were seven young mares, rep-
resenting such prominent sires as Electioneer, Sultan, Mam-
brino King, Don Cossack, and Statlight. The honors were
born off by Suisun, an Electioneer filly, owned by J.B.
Houston, and purchased from Senator Stanford laat year.
Sally CoBsack got the red ribbon. Delight, by Starlight, and
Mocking Bird, by Mambrino King, came in for commenda-
tion. In the clats for two-year-old fillies Mr. Hamlin's horse
retrieved himself somewhat through his likely daughter Red-
witch, beating Dora Cossack and several others. The heavy
draft horses were not tip to the mark, and in some cases the
judgeB withheld the first premium altogether. The rest of
the day was occupied with high-steppers, roadsters, owned
by. farmers or dealers, a competition between polo ponies for
the special delectation of Murray Hill constituency, and two
jumping conteBtB for hunters. The evening programme
drew the most brilliant audience of the week to see the cav-
alry competion between a troop from Pbilad«lphia and and a
detachment from the New York Hussais. The creme de la
crenie of the Quaker City, Boston and the provincial towns
joined the beau monde of the metropolis and the boxes and
reserved seats were crowded with " the bright, the beauti-
ful " and their frock-coated escorts. It was the greatest
triumph in the way of assemblages that the show has ever
seen, and the list of famous personages would make a con-
siderable directory in itself. Wbat with the Vanderbilts
and their set to represent tbe metropolis, ttie ElliBes,
Grubbfl, Chiipmans aud others of that ilk from Philadelphia,
aud a delegation from the Somerset Club, Boston, headed by
ex- Mayor F. O. Prince, the ordinary citizen stood over-
shadowed and awe struck in tbe presence of so much gran-
deur and blue blooded humanity. Ab for the performance
of the troopers themselves it was of a kind to satisfy the
good-natured and patient spectators to whom the novelty of
the affair wns sufficient to keep down criticism. The horses

were of excellent quality, and some of the Philadelphians
had good seats, but the " head-cutting " was a sorry exhibi-
tion of awkwardness when compared with Ihe skillful work
of the British dragoons. The honors were borne off by the
city of brotherly love, and the New Yorkers were com-
pletely eclipsed at all points. It wbb close on to midnight
when the various contests were ended and the distinguished
audience melted away, well talitfied whh tbe first attempt to
introduce tbe charger and the dragoon to the patrons of the
of the National Horse Show.

Saturday saw the heavens open and the floods decend to
an extent that ^depopulated the streets and reduced the at-
tendance at the garden to a handful during the forenoon.
Later on a goodly number of road-riders braved the elements
to see the turnout in the class for roadsters and best ap-
pointed road rig. There were thirteen entries and nine of
the lot came out to compete for the honors. Besides the
ordinary appointments of a single light harness team there
was required a full complement of everything appurtenant
in the -way of horse clothing and tools for keeping wagon
and animal in order. But it took a good while to decide the
issue, but finally Colonel Kipp's Katrine, by Kentucky
Prince, driven by Frank Ferguson, was declared to be first
in merit, with J. B. Houston's Clara second. Johnny Mur-
phy had J. Q., but forgot to bring the necessary ax)point-
nients, and the team had to be ignored in consequence.
This is the third successive victory for Mr. Ferguson in this
competition.

There was only one trotting class for the closing day, but
the quality of the exhibit quite compensated for the lack of
quantity. This was for two-year-old stallions shown to
bridle or halter. Highlawn Stock Farm, Lee, Mass., had
sent Alphonso, by Baron Wilkes, out of grand old Alma
Mater (dam of Alcantara and Alcyone), and the richly-bred
colt was adjudged worthy to wear the blue rosette. Syndic,
by Stranger, a big shapely fellow standing 16.2 hand, a full
brother to Nominee, was placed second, and the dispositions
of the premiums stirred up a lot of discussion upon the
merits of the two blue-blooded young colts.' Adonis by
Hamlin's Almont, Jr., dam by Hero of Thorndale, had as
much style as one could desire, but his breeding fell consid-
erably short of the more aristocratic pair in the elements
of speed production, and he was placed third.

Fortunately the clearing-up Bhower fell shortly before eight
o'clock in the evening, and another big crowd came to see
the jumpers. Three years ago Foxhall Keene's hunter Hemp-
stead cleared six feet eight inches, and this record has stood
unbeaten till Saturday night. After the lower distances had
reduced the number of contestants to two, the judges raiBed
the poles to six feet nine and seven-eights iuches. Fred
Gebhardt's Leo was the tirst to try the lofty obstacle, and on
tho second attempt the nimble old chestnut went clean and
clear over, skillfully aided by his jockey, Peter Smith. His
opponent was File Maker, a Canadian-bred gelding, that had
only been trained a few weeks in high jumping. He, too,
got over the fence, though not as cleverly as Leo had done.
Both hordes stand credited with a best-on-reoord, and two
blue rosettes were given them amid the plaudits of tbe de-
lighted throDg, and Vv\ E. D. StokeB doubled his prize of
$100, and each horse bore off an equal share. W. K. Sturgia
had offered $200 if the record was beaten, and he too was
moved to double the amount as a reward to the pair of
champions.

Financially and in all respects the Fifth National Horse
Show has more than fulfilled the hones and expectations of
its promoters, and its success marks "another milestone on
the road to perfection in the development and breeding of
tbe equine race in this ambitious and progressive republic.
This is particularly true in the trotting classes, which were
better patronized and more attractive in point of general ex-
cellence than was any previous exhibit. In foot this depart-
ment far outstripped the others in everything which goes to
make an ideal show, and the light-harness horse has met and
fairly vanquished his- curtailed brothers in the chosen home
of their most faithful adherents. — Chicago Horseman.

Another Great Purchase.

In November, 1876, Gov. Leland Stanford visited Stonyford
and purchased of Charles Bacl.man thirteen bead of gilt-edge
trotting stock for $41,200. The purchase (the largest ever
made by one man up to that time) included Electioneer, by
Hambletonian, out of Green Mountain Maid, and Elaine, by
Messenger Duroc, out of Green Mountain Maid. The price
of the stallion was $12,500 and of the filly $7000. Since then
$100,000 have been refused for Electioneer, aud Elaine has
trotted in 2:20. and produced Norlaine, with a one-year-old
record of 2:31£.

On Friday, November, 16th., "William Rueseil Allen, of
the Southern Hotel, St. Louip. Mo., who is founding a breed-
ing farm at Pittstield, Mass., visited Stonyford, and beat
the Stanford record. He paid Mr. Backman $44,100 for
ten head. This is the largest sale ever made to oue man.

Mr. Allen has secured a son and a daughter and two grand-
daughters of the famous Green Mountain Maid, a daughter
of the sister of Guy (record 2:12), and a son of the sister of
Dexter (2:17^) and Dictator, sire of Jay-Eye-See (2- tO).

The names of the animals bought and the prices paid are
as follows:

Lancelot, bay colt, 1-year-old, by Messenger Duroo. dam
Green Mountain Maid; $12,500.

Elista, b. m., 5 years, bv Messenger Duroc, dam Greeu
Mountain Maid; $10,000.

Edita, b. f., 2 years, by Kentucky Prince, dam Eliza, by
Messenger Duroc and dam Greeu Mountain Maid; $5000.

Mirella, cb. m , 3 years, by Kentuoky Prince, dam
Miranda, by Messenger Duroc II, dam Green Mountain Maid;
$4000.

Guyda, blk. m., 5 years, by Messenger Duroc, dam Leslie,
sister of Guy; $4000.

America, blk. c, 2 years, hy Kentucky Prince, dam Alma,
sister of Dexter; $5000.

Marina, b. f.t I year, by Sorrento, dam Mary Wbitmau,
by Kentucky Prince, $1500.

Nyda, b. f., 1 year, by Kentuoky Priuce, dam Canaille, by
Hambletonian; $1500.

Alfaretta, b. t., 2 years, by Kentucky Prince, dam Betty,
by Messenger Duroc; $1400.

Fedora, b. f., 2 years, by Kentucky Prince, dam Cassandra,
by Messenger Duroc; $1200.— Rural World

A feature of the horse show in New York was two paint-
ings of Hauover and Surinam, by Henry Stullo. Hanover is
shown in the conventional style with legs spread out in the
impossible way artists have of porlrayiug them, positions
that no racer ever assumed on a track. The painting of Sur-
inam is better. It is eutirely unoonventional, but is full of
life aud action. The horse's feet are gathered under him juBt
as they are when he is racing. It is tbe best turf paiuting
seen in some time. It was purchased by Senator Hearst, and
will be given a place in bis Saa Francisco residence.

1888

^Itc grscte arid jiptrrtsmatt.

355

Sacramento Horses.

The Sacramento Record-Union gives the following:
The ranch of J. B. Haggin, jnst across the American river
from this city, has become famous as a producer of the fast-
est race hoists in the world. Below is given the winnings of
the Kancho del Paso stable for 1888. As will be seen, he
has won over $125,000, which is the largt-st amount won by
any one Btable during the season. Mr. Haggin's connection
with racing is recent, he having began in this State in 1884,
but in 1885 he was formally introduced to the country at
large by his clever coup with Tyrant in the Withers and Bel-
mont stakes at the Jerome Park Spring Meeting. That sea-
son he also won the Emporium with Hidalgo, and the Hope-
ful with Ben Ali. Since then his "orange with blue sleeves
and cap" has become famous. In 1SS6 he won the Kentucky
Derby with Ben Ali. and such horses as Ban Fox, King Fox,
Preciosa, Firenzi, Aurelia, etc., have worn his colors. He
has at the Rancho del Paso's stud, near this city, the largest
collection of Btallions and broodmares in the land, having
Rent to Australia and imported the colonial champion Dare-
bin, as well as the New Zealand champion. Sir Modred.

Firenzi (4), b. S

Halvator(v), ch. c

Fresno (2). br. c

Aurelia (4), ch. f

Yum Yum C-i), cb. f. . .

Falcon (3), br. c

Rliiisiu ii (2), eh. c

■Sonoma (2\ cb. f

:8o So (LJ).ch. R

Prose (:i), b. f

Trade Mark (2), ch. c.
Damna (4), ch. f . ..

Bohemian (3), b. c

Mirabf-au (3), br. c

Ten boy (4), b. g

Silver Bell (3>, b.f

Winn-- Id (2), br. c

Marsac (2), cb. c

Monsoon (2), b. c

Blithesome (J), b. f....
Dynamite i4),cb.g...

Bj,s Bleu (3), b f

Hidalgo (li). blk. s

Rosalind (4), b. f

Tennyson (d), blk. c.
Fttzj^iroes (3), br. c —

Hector <2(, br. c

;Ben Ali (5). br, s

.Lovekuot (3), b f

Music (3), ch. f.

Kern (2). D,c

Kathleen (3), b. f

■ OgallalacO. b. f

Zuleika(t), b.f

PerBian (3), b. c

l>anlella(:i), br f

Iai- (/). b. f

Jubilee (2), K g

• Gray Dawn (3), gr. c.

Uuarantce (3), b. c

Florentine (2). ch. c...

.^Phantom (3), ch. c

tiubraute (•<), br. c

.Sentiment iaj, b. f

Totals 32fi 674

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3i

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S34.5UI

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17,790

2

16 895

I

If, bU5

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10,795

'1

7,810

5

4,105

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2,9:'0

4

2,1145

4

1,975

7

1.M5

4

1,605

U

1,165

4

1,545

a

1.031

2

950

7

9„0

9

850

3

800

H

650

5

6^6

fi

676

1

460

a

475

2

45G

a

401

2

251

a

2UC

l

176

a

lit

4

801

2

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2

160

2

14U

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75

4

60

7

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3

2

4

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2

1

1

46

126,666

Georee Wilkes' Boll of Honor.

Firenzi was placed for every race she ran. Among her
■stake events were the Monmonth Cup, Harvest Handicap,
Navesink Handicap, Freehold Stakes, Champion Stakes
and Monmouth Park; Average and Great Long Island Stakes,
at Coney Island; ManLattan Handicap. Battle and Firenzi
■Stakes, at Jerome Park. Salvator won the Flatbush, at Coney
Island; Maple, at Brooklyn; Tuckahoe and Titan, at Jerome
Park, and was second for the Futurity. Fsesno won the
August, at MoDmouth, Autumn, at Coney Island, and Kensico,
at Jerome Park, Aurelia won the Croton and City Handicaps,
at Jerome Park. Yum Yum won the Chappauqua Handicap
and Illusion Stakes, at Jerome Park. Falcon won the St.
Louis Derby and the Finality Stakes, at Chicago. Sonoma
won the Vernal, at S n Francisco, and the Belles at Coney
Island. So So won the Guano at San Francisco.

The money was won at the following meetings:

:S-in Francisco

Brooklyn

St. Louis

'Chicago

Jerome Park

Coney Island

Monmouth Park .
: Saratoga

Brooklyn

■Coney Island

.Jerome Park

Totals 32|.|fi74 6n|52lll6S125.fi66 UO

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8 6

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23,672 60

iO'385 On

From the "Chicago Horseman.'

The following table Bhows a complete list of the sonB and
daughters of Gerge Wilkes whioh have trotted in 2.30 or bet-
ter up thy present time. Also the produce of his sons and
daughters which have entered the 2:30 list:

Name.

On the whole, Mr. Haggin had a great year in the amount
of money won. Yet it may be questioned it his lacing was
profitable, as he had nearly seventy hors -s in training, and
his forfeits were enormous, as will be seen when we state
that they amounted to over $22,000 at one meeting. He will
race a small and select Btable nest season, and with proper
management it might prove far more remunerative and
pleasant than the handling of a great, unwieldly establish-
ment.

The English race-horses, Gay Hermit and St. Mirin, which
were bought by South American parties for large figures and
sent to that country early this year, were expected to do won-
derp, but a few weeks ago they raced for the grand prize at
Bueuos Ayres, and were beaten by a French colt, Cormellies,
which bad been bought in France and sent to South America.
Cormeilles was formerly owned by Count d6 Juigne, and was
sold for a trifle to the present owners.

Record. Name.

Record.

Harry Wilkes 2:13j

Gny Wilkes 2:16£

Mike Wilkes (pacer) 2:151

WilBon 2:lt>£

Wilcox (pacer) 2:ie|

SO-SO ... 2:17:1

J B. Richardson t2:17fr

Rosa Wilkes 2:181

Baion Wilkes t2:18

Bud Crook tpacer) *2:38J

Wilton 2:lyl

Joe Bunker 2:19$

Flora Wilkes (pacer) 2:19$

Tom Rogers 2:2u

Albert France 2:20£

Lumps 2; Hi

May Bird 2 :21

Ambassador 2:21i

Kentucky Wilkes 2-21-j

Early Dawn 2;2l£

Brown Wilkes 2;?li

General Wilkes 2:2i|

Honesty (pacer) 2:22

King Wilkes 2:224;

Ira Wilkes (pacer) 2:22$

Bob's Jug 2:223

Lizzie Wilkes 2:22J

Sisier Wilkes 2:223

Alcantara 2:23

Nellie L 2:23J

Prospect Maid 2:23i

Sherman 2:23j

Quten Wilkes ...2:231

ADRIAN WILKES.

Roy (pacer) t2:14A | Lillian (pacer) *2:19i

ABDALLAH WILKES.

Saxon 2:28

AMBASSADOR.

Lady Wilkins (pacer) 12:15* I Black Ambassador (pacer) 2:25

Hy Wikes(pacer) 2:2u Donald R. (pacBr) 2:29*

Embassador ::25 J Sciota (iirl( pacer) a t t> *2:29J

ALCANTARA,

White Socks 2:20* I Alcavala 2:29

Alpha t2:2bA Autograph •8:30

Lady Emma I2:2SA | Nightingale . *2:30

Alcagetia *2:25 J

ALCYONE.

Silverone 2:19$ I Quartermaster *2:24$

Iona • *2;22 Alcandre *2:iih

Golden Rod *2:22i { Alcyona, 2.29'

Alcryone 2:23J |

The Fresno Expositor reports the cattle on the Lsguna
Tache Grant to be dying at the rate of 200 per day from a dis-
ease said to beautbroxor splenic apoplexy. A well-known
stockman of that city informs the reporter that the suffering
of the herds can be traced to alkaline feed and water, "for
when the cattle suffering from the early stages of the disease
are removed from the bottom lands, whore the alkali is, they,
in a majority of cases, recover. I don't think there is any-
thing to be alarmed at, for herds on the grantwhere the pas-
turage is not impregnated with alkali do well."

Wilkes Boy 2:24|

Rowena,.! 2:24|

Blondine 2.24if

Onward 2:25j

Isaac 2:26i

Favorite Wilkes 2:26*

Favorita 2:26i

Defender 2:*6

Gtmbetta Wilkes 2:26

Abby 2:26$

Fanny Wilkes .2:26*

Georglanua 2 :20J

Alcjone 2:27

St. Gotbard 2:27

Howard 2:27*

Anglln 2:27*

Cubs 12 i'ZH

Simmons 2:28

\oung Wilkes 2:28i

Mambrino Wilkes 2:28|

EUerslie Wilkes *2:i8j

Mias Wilkes *2:29

Busby .\2:-91

The King 2:29*

Richard Wilkes 2:29*

Jeff Wilkes 2:29$

Magna Wilkes •2:i9J

Bonnie Wilkes 2:?yj

Macy i pacer) 2:29j

Carrie 2:29J

Daisy Wilkes *2:30

Kitty Wilkes *2:30

Ada B

Winona,

Sterling Wilk[s..

BOURBON WILKES.
....*2:2C& ITilford..

,*2:28| Homletta 2 -29^

. t2:'M 1

BARTHOLOMEW WILKES.
Geneva Wilkes t2 :24£

BASKET wrLKES.

Champion Wilkes 2:22j | Lena Wilkes 2:29i

BABON WILKES.

Frenchy (pacer) *2:29J

CODNT WILKES .

Georgette ,'.*2;27

DANVILLE WILKES.

Sally Vagen *2:28

FULLEE WILKES.
David L 2:19*

GDI WILKES

8aMe Wilkes 2:

GAMBETTA WILKES.

Don Pizarro (pacer) *2

H*RET WILKES (l.ETCHEB's).

Billy Wilkes 2

HftBBT WILKES 'CONK'S).

Rosaline Wilkes .' t2:

JAT DIBD.

Eagle Bird 2

KING WILKES.

Oliver K 2:

LUMPS.

Bessie P *2:29 | Snooks 2

LTLE WILKES.

Mattie Wilkes 2

MAMBBINO WILKES 3880.

Arthur Wilkes 2::JJ | R. M. Wiikes «2

MAMBBIKO WILKES 6083.

Gus Wilkes 2:22} | AJphens 2

ONWABD.

Dumas (pacer) *2:19 | Rutledge *2:

Houri f 2:193

Emulation t2:22

Anderson Wilkes 2:22J

Counsellor 2:24

Shadeland Onward *2:24J

Advance *2:24i

MikeEgan... *2:27

PINEAPPLE.

Lady ThiBtle 2

BED WtLKES.

Prince Wilkes f2:14J | Lady Mascott *2

Phil Thompson 2:16}

Wayne Wilkes 2:18*

Hinder Wilkea t2:20i

Repeiition *2:ifl

Edna Wilkes (pacer) '2:23

Ernestine (pacer) *2 :24

Grover Wilkes (pacer) *2:24I

Reed Wilkes 2:26}

Charley Wilkes 2:26i

SIMMONS.

Gossiper *2:22J I Bon-Bon »2

WILKT.S DOT.

Angelina *2

WILLIAM L.

Onslaught 2:

I Attraction (pacer) *2:

Linnette 2;

| Clara Wilkes »2

Motor 2

Acolyte 2

I Totnette *2

Bell Boy, brh, dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor, 870— 1837— 5.... 2:26

Bonita, brra, dam May Fly by St Clair— 18*6— 9 2:18i

Carrie (J., br m. dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay, H — 1885— 4 2:24

Clay, br h, da*n Maid of Clay hy Henry Clay, 8— 1H8I— 1 225

•Clifton Bell (4 ym.j.'b b, dam Clarabel by Aodillah Star— 1887-4. .2 ui J

Eros, brh, dam Sontag Mohawk by Mohawk Cbief— 1887— 1 2:29i

l-allis, bh, dam Felicia by Messenger Dnroc, 106— 18iG-2 2:i8J

Fred Crocker (2 yrs. i, b g, dam Melinche by St. Clair-1880— 2 2:26i

Hinda Rose {3 yrs.), br m, dam Beautiful Bells Ly The Moor, 870—

188a -6 2.194

LotSiocum, br g, dam Glencora by Mohawk Chief— 1887-5* 2:17J

•Maiden (3 yrs), bm, dam May Queen, 2:20. by Norman, 35—1887—2 2:28

Manzanita (4 yrs. I, b ra, dam Mayflower by at. Clair— 1886— 20 2:16

Old Nick, b g, dam Stockton Maid by Chieftain. 721— 1887— in 2:^3

Palo Alto (4 yrs. I, b h. dam Dame Winnie by Planet— 1U86- 17 3:20i

RexforJ (3 yrs.), bh.dam Rebecca by (Jen. Benton, 1755—1886—7.-2:24
St. Bel (4 yrs.', bl h. dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor, 87U— 1886

10 i:24i

Stella, b m, dam Lady Rhodes by Gen. Taylor— 1887— 1 2:30

Sphinx (4 yra.), b h, dam Sprite by Belmont, 64—1887 — 10 2:23

Wildflower<2 yrs.), bm, dam Mayflower by St. Clair- lasl— 2 2:21

Peruvian Bitters ipacer), b g, dam Nelly Walker by Thorndale (?)—

188G— 3 2:23J

The following is Eleotioneer's 2:30 list for 1888.

Azmoor, 6 years old 2:24j

Arbutus, 6 years old 2:27 J

Cubic, 6 years old 2.28 j

Elector, 5 years old 2:21

Ella, 3 years old 2 : 29

Exprese, 6 years old 2:29

Grace Lee, 3 years old 2:29

Gertrude Russell. 6 years old 2:23j

Juuiii, 5 years old 2:^2

Morea, 6 years old 2:25

Mortimer, 4 years old 2 :27

Palo Alto Belle, 2 years old 2:264

Sunol, 2 years old 2:18

Electioneer now has 40 representatives in 2:30 and better —
6 more than any other living Btallion. Daniel Lambert has34.

Richard 2:30

Oriana 12

| Wbipsaw 2

i J. R.Shedd 2

I Ashland Wilkes *2

j Messenger Wilkes "J

Balsora ttllkos (pacer)..

Aitell "2:23

Wilkie Collins.

| Annie Wilkes '2:26}

Wilkes sprniT.
Preston Wi Ikes 2 :29 i

TOUNG WILKES.

William H 2:18) I Maggie M #2:30

Wiliam C 2:2bi | Victor Wilkes *5:30

TODNO JIM.

Girnet *:19 | Mollie Wilkes f2:20J

Butterfly 2:191 I

ZACABIAH

Epb t;224I

The following 2:30 performers were produced by daughters of

George Wilkes 6:19:

Fugue 12:19}

Butterfly 2:191

Eagle Bird 2:21

Wilkesbrlno 2:23

Bon-Bon *2:?G

Vandal Wilkes (pacer 2:26i

David Wilkes (pacer) *J:28i

Rajib "2:291

Nettle Leaf 2:2 $ Clifton Boy ....2:30

France *2:*t> \

'New-comers Into the 2:30 list.

t Horses which have reduced their record during the past year.

Adair, b g, dam Addie Lee by Black Hnwk (Onlver's)— 1P8C-3C. ..2:17}

Albert W , b h, dam Sisier by John N>lwn, 1»7 18t«— 25 2;20

Ause", bh, dam Annette by Lexington 18*7— 5 2:*l

Anteeo, b h, dam Columbine by A. W. Ricbmoud, 1687— 188">— 22. .2.]fiJ
Antevolo {4 yrs.) br t, darn Columbine by A. W. Richmond, 1C87—

1H85-8 2:19|

Horse Notes.

A mistake which Northern breeders of trotting stock are
liable to make wheu first starting in the business, is that of
stocking too heavily with brood maTes. This is especially
trne of farmers who treed on a limited scale. Jnst at pres-
ent there is a good demand for choicely bred youngsters for
brood and stud purposes. This demand is liable to grow
smaller as this class multiplies, so that it is much safer for
the ordinary breeder not to calculate on a market until his
animals are sufficiently matured for road work. This will
probably be when they are rive years old. Most horsemen
prefer not to buy those younger than seven years old at
present, but an improved system of feeding and exercising
may tit them for strong work at rive years of age.

The farmer of small means who startB with three brood
mares can safely calculate upon two foals a year. Now if he
keeps his first crop of foals until live years old, he will then
have from thirteen to fifteen head of horse kind. It is tiue
that if very promising he can turn them to advantage
younger, but it is not a safe policy to count on this.

It requires a thorough knowledge of pedigrees and a natu-
ral gift of horsemanship to select snch brood-mares as will
prove most profitable. To accomplish this the breeder must
know what combination of blood-lines has proved most suc-
cessful in the past in producing the class of animals which he
aims to raise. In making his selection the breeder must be
guided to a certain extent by the character and breeding of
the stallion with which they are to be mated. The Mambrino
Chief strain has alwayB been a popular one for brood-mares,
and stands higher today than ever before, particularly those
branches which come through Mambrino Patchen and Clark
Chief. Mares descended from Seely's American Star have
produced trotters with wonderful uniformity. Those of Clay
descent have increased greatly in popularity during the past
ten years, and Morgan mares, particularly those of the Ver-
mont Black Hawk branch of the family, are now highly
appreciated, and are becoming more popular every year.
Some pin their faith almost solely on those from pacing stock-
and when well backed by thoroughbred crosses they are liable
to prove tirst-closs. All of these strains cross well with Ham-
bletonian stallions. Few instances of success have occurred,
however, by breeding American Star mares to Mambrino
Chief stallions. PerhapB this may be due to the fact that but
few such crosses have been made.

Three points should never be lost sight of by the Northern
breeder in selecting mares for brood purposes. The first is
soundness, both in the individual and her ancestors on both.
sides for several generations back. The second is quality,
and third size. It is true that first-clasB trotters have some-
times come from unsound mares, but the man who breeds
only on a limited scale will find that he can get much better
prices as a rnle for stock whose ancestors were noted for
soundness. Quality must always b6 observed. Size is a val-
uable attribute, but quality always commands much more
money than Bize. Some of the highest-priced trotting brood-
mares that have ever sold in this country have stood only
about fifteen hands or a fraction over. Get good-sized ani-
mals, but be Bure that they are not lacking quality. It will
prove more profitable in the end to pay $1,000 for one first-
class brood-mare which possesses breeding, quality and size,
and an abundance of nerve force, than to buy six ordinary
animals at §150 apiece.

Whatever the brood m&re lacks, she should possess plenty
of vim and nerve force. The latter is the most valuable
quality of ail, for the rate of speed depends more upon that
than any other attribute that can be named. Nerve force is
to the horse what steam is to the engine, and is found in a
higher degree in the thoroughbred racer than in any other
family of horses.

It is doubtless this quality that has given the daughters of
Mambrino Patchen and American Star such prominence aa
dams of tirst-class trotters. Seely's American Star possessed
very nearly the fame combination of blood lines as the dam
of Lady Thome (2:18.}) and her distinguished brother Mam-
brino Patchen. Seely's American Star, however, lacked a
trotting inheritance, and bnt very few trotters have come
from him or his descendants in the male line. Mambrino
Patchen inherited the trotting instinct from Mambrino Chief,
and has proved far more successful as a sire of trotters than
Seely's American Star.

Breeders who have access to Btallions with a strong trot-
ting inheritance on both sides, particularly such us are de-
scendants of Hysdyk's Hambletonian, need have no hesi-
tancy in buying a mare for brood purposes whose second or
third dam is a descendant of the thoroughbred race-hn.>.'-
Glencoe, imported Trustee, Australian, Margrave, Planet,
Revenue, Lexington, Boston, Grey E*gle, Duroc, or any
other descendant of the noted old Derby winner, imported
Diomed. — Cultivator.

A southern corrispnndett if the Cultivator finds that a
pnre article of lira well rubbed in, »s a most exctlleni renn rty
for warts on horsep, and will invariably effect a cur-
rir-t application. In a varied experience with h> r
and mules he has never known a wart to with
application.

356

gtoe Hmxler mil jlpxwtsjwan.

Dec. 1

AN EXTRA DAY.

Bay District Track Association.

Officers of the day: Judges H. J. Agnew, F. Vaughn, Lee
Shaner. Timers, E. T. Carroll, J. H. Hastings, O. Hickok.
Starter, C. S. Crittenden.

Although the Bay District Track was hardly in condition
*jr a first-class day's racing, Mr. Hinchman decided to have
an extra day on Tuesday, there being many strangers in the
city who had arrived to witness the third day's racing of
the Blood Horse Association. The day was all that could
be desired for "the sport of kings," and as a consequence a
goodly number were present. The bookmakers did not
seem to reap a lively harvest, while the nrutuels and auc-
tions fared equally bad. The usual patrons of the betting
men seemed afraid to venture their money as the mud made
almost everything guess-work and there were no sure things
to be had. Many ladies graced the stand, although some of
their escorts were heard grumbling about having to pay
extra for admittance. The Santa Anita Stable were fortu-
nate in winning two of the four events, and many present
backed the black and Maltese cross in the three last races.

When the bell was rung for the first raoe, a dozen faced
the starter, the favoriteB being G. AV. Trahern's pair, Haidee
and Blue BonDefc. From their long inactivity, many of the
mounts acted in a very refractory manDer, and it was fully
half an hour before the word was given to go. At one of the
false starts, ten out of the dozen were past the quarter-post
before the signal was given for them to return, Brady and
Elwood having been left standing at the post. It is to this
fact, probably, that Brady was enabled to win, for when
Haslett made a final call ou him at the end of the stretch, the
son of Wildidle was fresh enough to respond, while the bal-
ance had lost all their wind. When the Mag fell, Index and
Nerva had a little Ihe best of the start, with Kildare trying to
cut in and head them off, the balance being well up. At the
quarter Coloma secured the lead and kept it to the half, El-
wood causing the brown colt to keep up his paca. At this
point they were all well up and from there home it looked
almost anybody's race. Uoloma should have won it, but his
extra exertion in the false start and the comparative fresh-
ness of Jack Brady, gave the latter an advantage which his
jockey was not slow to utilize, they came under the wire,
Brady first, Coloma second, Kildare third. The following
is the

SUMMARY.

Racing for purses offered by the Bay District Track. First race, for
all aces; cominoa weight of luu pounds. One mile.

A. l>avis" b h Jack Brady (4) Wildidle-Sour (jrapns, 100 pounds

Hasli tt 1

W. L. Whitinore's br c Coloiua (3) Joe Hookar-Caliie Smart, 100

pounds Madden 2

T. G. Jones' ch g Kildare (3) Kyrle Daly- Mistake, 100 pounds

Hart 3

Time, 1 :50£.
Tom Dalv, Avonrtale, Elwoo-i, White Cloud, Index, Blue Bonnet,
Haidee, Nerva and Fannie F. ran unplaced.

The betting -Auction pools: Trahern stable, S26; Elmwood stable
$15; field. SJ5.

Book betting; Avondale, Fannie F. 20 to 1 each; White Cloud 15 to 1-
Tom Daly. Nerva 10 to 1 each: Blue Bonnet; Kildare 8 to 1 each Jack
Brady, Elwood, Index 6 to 1 each; Coloma 4 to 1; Haidee 3 to 1. '
Mutual pools paid S9.50

The second race had six starters, Bessie Shannon bein«
with-drawn, the bettors made Caliente favorite with Lady
Helen a good second choice, while a small minority seemed
to think Naicho. B. had a chance for honors. When the
word was given Jack Pot and the favorite jumped off in the
lead, Caliente quickly taking first place while the rest of the
field were well strung out. It wns simply a procession
from start to finish, the horses coming in as they were on
the card, Caliente being first, Lady Helen second ; Naicho

B. third. The summary is as follows:

SUMMARY.
Same Day— Handicap for two-year-olds. Five-eighths of a mile
Santa Anita Stable's ch c Caliente, Rutherford— Marie Stuart, 107

Thomas Williams' b f Lady Helen, Norfolk— Jessie R., 105 lbs.

----- Hitchcock 2

P. A. Dornalech's chg Naicho B., Wandeier— Flower Girl 105 Hart 3
Time, 1:074.

Jack Pot, Little Rjse and Arthur H. ran unplaced.

The betting— Auction pools: Caliente $a0; Lady Helen $23. Naicho B
§14, field S16.

Book-betting: Caliente 6 to 5. Lady Helen 8 to 6, Naicho B i to 1
Jack Pot 8 to I, Little Rose 6 to 1, Arthur H. 25 to 1.

Mutual pools paid £14.50.

With two such good ones as Grisette and Mollis McCarthy's
Last, it is no wonder the Baldwin stable" w.e made prime
favorite, Daisy D. and Susie S. rinding a few supporters
among those who delight in long shots. When starter Crit-
tenden dropped the flag, Grisette, Notidle and Daisy D. cut
out the pace, and a lively race they made of it.

The two favorites had things all their own way until the
last furloog, when Notidle was brought up with a rush and
beat Grisette out by a nose for second place, but had not
speed enough to take the race from Mollie's Last. The stable
had declared to win with the daughter of Butherford, but
from all appearances the Glenelg mare was a rive pound better
horse. The summary is as follows:

Same Day-Handicap for all age?. On" mile and an eighth
Santa Anita Stable's br m Mollie McOarty's Last, 5, Rutherford —

Mollie McCarty, 10'J Monahan 1

M. F. Tarpey's ch m Notidle, 4, Wildidle— Bonanza, 98 .Hitchcock 2

Santa Anita Stable's b t (irisette. 4, Glenelg— Malta, li/J Winchell 3

Time, 2:03.

Daisy D., Moses B., Heliotrope, Susie S. and Dave Douglass ran un-
placed.

Tho betting— Auction pools: Santa Anita S120, Susie S S35 Daisy D
»25, field 865.

Book-betting: Grisette, Mollfe McCarty'e Last 5 to 2 each, DaiBy D 3
to 1, Susie S. 4 to 1. Moses B. 6 to 1, Helitrope 8 to 1, Notidle 10 to'l
Dave Douglass 30 to 1. '

Mutual pools paid £8.

Estrella was established favorite and carried some money
in the fourth race, but a large number considered the Den-
ver importation, Al Farrow, good enough for a mud horse
and put their modest bets on him. Bogus also had a few
admirers, but he was not in the race from start to finish
while the winner, Edelweiss, was sepmingly forgotten iu the
books and auction pools; those who thought well of her evi-
dently put their money in the Paris Mutuels, fnr she only
pa' J §9.50. Johnny Gray and Carmen got a trifling advan-
tage at the statt, but the hitter came back almost immediate-
ly and was passed by Estrolla and Susie 8. The Santa Anita
**■ try tried very hard to place another race to the credit of
t,,e stable, but try as he would, Monahan could not carry
' Rutnerford mare to victory. The last part of the lust
fa. ong was fighting ground between Edelweiss and Al Far- I

row, but the former had too much speed and won easily, Es-
trella finishing third.

SUMMARY.
Same Day— Handicap for all ages, eleven sixteenths of a mile.
Mrs. S. B. Wolfskill's b m Edelweiss, 5, Joe Hooker— Yolone, 108

IbB Haslitt 1

M. T. Walter's b c Al Farrow, 3, Connor— Delia Walker 106 lbs.

Winchell 2

Santa Anita Stable's b m Estrella, 5, Rutherford— SlBter Anne, 109

lbs Monahan 2

Time. 1:11.
Gladstone, Bogus, Susie 9.. Minnie R. , Johnny Gray and Carmen ran
unplaced

The betting -Auction pools: Estrella, $30; Al Farrow, ?24; field,
$26; Bogus, ?17.

Book betting— Estrella, 2 to 1 ; Al Farrow, 8 to 5; Bogus, 5 lo 1; Edel-
weiflB, 0 tol; Gladstone, Susie S. and Carmen, 8 to leach; Johnny
Gray, 10 to 1 ; Minnie R., 25 to 1.
Mutuels— Pools paid 89.60.

Third Day— Blood Horse Association.

Officers of the day — Judges: Messrs. McCIure, Lathrop
and Wolfskill. Timers: Messrs. Morrow, Hickok and Car-
roll. Starting Judge, P. A. Finmgan.

A beautiful day, a holiday, a good track and first-class
entries, were a combination of circumstances which tended
to make the Bay District Couise a great source of attraction
on Thanksgiving afternoon, at least five thousand persons
being present. As usual ou a "Blood Horse day," the ladies
were out in full force, and maDy a quiet little bet of gloves
bas had to be settled since, and in one instance the expenses
to the theatre were to be paid by the unfortunate loser. The
day was all that could be desired, the track had improved
wonderlully since Tuesday, the horses were Beemingly all
in fair condition. President McClnre and Secretary Culver
were smiling, the bookmakers were giving very;decent odds,
and there was really nothing to mar the enjoyment of the
large crowd in attendance.

That horse-racing is very uncertain was fully demonstrated
before the day was over, not a favorite passing under the
wire first in any of the events. In the Autumn StakeB Sor-
rento had the services of probably the best jockey on the
coast, while the favorite, Almont, was sadly lacking in that
reBpect, and in addition had the worst of a bad start. Much
was expected from the Three Cheers — Qnestion colt, but Mr.
Murry will have to get a first-class rider if he wishes to win
with Almont. The winner, Don Jose, is by Joe Hooker, oat
of Countess Zieka, and is owned by Theo. Wiulers, Esq., of
Yolo. He is a beautiful chestnut colt, large and rangy, and
gives every indication of being a cracking three-year-old.
Sorento is a chestnut colt by the same sire as Don Jose, and
out of Rosy B.. He has already won Bpurs on the Eastern
tracks and was there accounted a good horse if he and hiB
rider understood one another. He is a perfect glott n
punishment, but always wants his head and cannot bear to
be pulled. He loves to hear the clatter of hoofs behind him,
and is willing to do hi3 part towards keeping them there.
He haB netted his owners many thousands this season and
good accounts should be heard of him in 1889.

The first race of the day had more starters, Estrella being
established a warm tavorite, with Notidle a good second
choice. Heliotrope also had a few admirers, but they were
few and far between. After a few false starts the word was
given to a very had send off, Eslrf 11a being at least ten lengths
behind, while Elwood was absolutely left at the post. Kil-
dare and Notidle were the first to show in front, with the
balance well bunched close behind. Monahan tried very
hard to bring Estrella np with the others, but without avail.
The relative positions were maintained to the head of the
stretch where Hill came np with Heliotrope and gave the two
leaders battle. It was a splendid fjgbt for supremacy, in
which Notidle showed the most powers of endurance, Hitch-
cock landing the mare a winner. Heliotrope being a good sec-
ond, with Kildare well up for third place. The following is
the summary:

Blood Horse Association Meeting, Bay District Track-Third Day,
November 29th. First race; handicap purse S25U; for all ages. Seven-
eighths of a mile.

Notidle, ch m, 1, II J, Wildidle— Bonanza Hitchcock 1

Heliotrope, bf, 3, 109, Joe Hooker— Yolone Hill 2

Kildare, ch g. 3,y7, Kyrle Daly— Mi« take Casey 3

Time, l:31J.
Estrella, Blue Bonnet, Johnny Oray, Elwood, Nabeau and Naicho B.
ran unplaced

Book-betting: Estrella even money, Notidle '3 to 1, Heliotrope i to 1,
Naicho B. 8 to 1, Kildare iu to 1. Elwood 12 to 1, Blue Bonnet 16 to 1,
Johnny Gray, Nabeau 20 to 1 each.
Auction pools: Estrella S25, Notidle §11, Heliotrope $6, field SI5.
Mutualspaid S18.8XI.

Between the flrst and second races D. McClnre, Esq , stated
from the judges' stand that he was present at the starting of
the horses in the first race, and explained what looked to be
a bad start, as the awkwardness of Elwood, who, when the
flag fell, threw himself against Estrella, knocking the mare
from her stride, causing her to lose jnauy lengths.

The betting fraternity hurried at once to the books, all
anxious to g' t their money in on Geraldine, which was con-
sidered the Bore thing of the day. Cinch, dead thing, a
walk-over, and many other exclamations of like kind could
be heard on all sides from those who glean their knowledge
through corner touts, but they had evidently forgotten a few
otberB of the good ones who were on the card. Minnie R. and
Bogus were scratched, leaviog thirteen to face the starter,
and as they were more or less fractious, some little time was
consumed before the flag fell.

Daisy D. showed in front at once, but was quickly dis-
placed by Geraldine, she evidently not likiog her impost of
120 pounds. At the half-mile post Peregrine and EdelweisB
had moved to second and third, the Maltese Villa stable
colors still showing iu front. The reBt ware well bunched
behind, with Al Farrow and Grisette leading the contingent.
From here home a hard punishing race eusued, the pace
proving too much for Geraldine, who fell back, givine way to
Al Farrow for third place. On entering the homestretch
Grisette took Peregrine's place, and at the drawgate it looked
as though either of the three leaders might win. Hill, by
good judgment, secured first money for his stable by a leDgth,
Al Farrow beatiDg Grisette for place.

SUMMARY.

Second Rnce— Purse S350. For three-year-olds and upwards. Three-
quarters of a mile.

Edelweiss, b m, 6, 115, Joe Hooker — Yolone Hill 1

Al Harrow, br c, 3, 113, Conner-Delia Walker Winchell 2

Grisette. b f, J, 115, Cilenelg— Malta Monahan 8

Time. 1:17

Carmen, White Cloud, Daisy D., Fanny F., Applause, Tom Daly,
Susie S., Sleeoy Dick, Geraldine and Peregrine ran unplaced

Book-t-eiting: Geraldine 7 to 5 Grisette, Edelweiss 4 to leech, Al
Farrow t! to 1, Daisy D. 8 to 1, Susie S. 10 to 1, Sle«py Dick, Peregrine
15 to I each. Carman 25 to 1, Applause 30 to 1, Fannie F., Tom Dalv 40
to 1 each, White Cloud 50 to 1.

Auction pools; Geraldine S25, Edelweiss $12, Grisette ?8, field S10.

Hutuola paid §56.70.

The third race of the day was the Fame Stakes for which
only three contestants made an appearance. The favorite
appearing to be Canny Scot, although in a good many of
the pools he brought no more than Loveknot.

Ar they walked out to the starting post, Coloma was dis-
posed to be unruly and had to be led up to the track. To a
good start they were well off, Coloma immed ately jumping
to the fore, Canny Scot Becond and Loveknot trailing. This
position was kept up past the grand stand and well into the
back stretch where the tailenders moved up, they being all
bunched at the five furlong post. By this time Coloma bad
shot his bolt, falling behind, and Canllo tried to eain a lead
with Canny Scot but Loveknot woald not be shaken, she
keeping close to his flank as they rounded into the home
stretch it looked as though Carillo was punishing the horse,
but he was not for Canny Scot bad quit, wbile the filly was
still full of running. "Without whip or spur Winchell landed
Loveknot an easy winner by two lengths, Coloma being
fifteen lengths behind.

SUMMARY.

Third Bice— The Fame Stakes, for three-year-olds, with $75:1 added.
One mile and three-quarters.

Loveknot, br f, 115, Kyrle Daly— My Love Winchell 1

Canny Scot, c, 118 Leinster— Tibbie Dunbar Carille 2

Coloma, cb c, 118, Joe Hooker — Callie Smart Monaghan 3

Time, 3:124-

Bnok selling: Canny Scot 5 to 10, Loveknot 8 to 5, Coloma 5 io 1.

Auction pools: Canny Scot 550,Loveknot |50, Coloma $25.

Mutuals paid 317.10

The fourth event on the card was the race of the dav, a
great deal of money passing into the boxes from those who
fancied tbey could pick the winner, the knowing ones es-
pecially investing heavily on Almont. The McCarty Bros.,
early in the day backed Sorento, driving the price from 4, to
post odds of 11 to 1. Don Jose and Flood Tide were not
without backers, the latter carrying probably a bit the most
money, Lady Helen stock was dealt in very charily, the long
odds, however, causing a few to back her for place. The
start was far from being a good one, Sortento aud Don Jose
having the advantage while Almont was at least five lengths
behind. At the first turn Sorrento was leading closely ac-
companied by Don Jose and Lady Helen the others being
well up. As they neared tho half-mile post Carillo was hold-
ing Don Jose well in hand and allowing all but Almont to
lead him, Sorrento being also under a strong pull and leading
his field by a length, while the balance were evidently fight-
ing for place. As they came into the npper turn Flood Tide
and Don Jose were let out, both coming into the homestretch
ou almost even terms with Sorrento. From here out it was a
pretty race, Don Jobo having more in reserve than the others,
had little difficulty in winning.

SUMMARY.

Fourth Bace— The Autumn btakes, for two-yeaf-olds, with 8750
added. One mile.

Don Jose, ch c, 115, Joe Honker— Countess Zieka Carille 1

Sorrento.chc.no, Joe Hooker Bo a B Winchell 2

flood Tide, b c. 110. Flood— Lady Evangeline Kelly 3

Almont and Lady Helen ran unplaced.
Time, 1:474.

Book betting: Almont 7 to 5, Flood Tide, Serento 5 to 2 each, Don
Jose 4 to 1 , Lady Helen 30 to 1 .

Auction pools: Almont S10.1, Flood Tide §52.00, Don Jose $02.00.
Field £50.

Mntuals paid $24 *

The last was a selling race, and had eleven Btarters. Ex«
tract bting the horse selected to carry the bulk of the pnblio
money. Al. Farrow and Jack Brady were not forsaken, how-
ever, many modest little bets being placed on them. Nancy
was scratched, and notwithstanding that Starting Judge
Finnigan waited some time, he had to give the word without
Elwood as he failed to put in an appearance, Kildare and
Oro were the first to show in front when the word was given,
with the rest all in a bunch well up. Winchell did not seem
to be able to get out of the ruck witb the favorite, and had to
make the best of a bad situation. The same positions woe
held until the horses entered the stretch where Al Farrow
aud Extract came up, Oro falling behind. The previous race
of Farrow's evidently fitted him for thip one, as he won it
hands down, Kildare second and Extract third. There was
no bid for the winner, he having been entered for the selling
price of $1,500. Following is the

SUMMARY.
fz Fifth Bace— Selling purse $^50, for all ages. Winner to be sold at
auction. One mile and Beventy yords.

Al Farrow, b c, 3,109, Conner— Delia Walker Monahan 1

Kildare, ^h g, 3, 93, Kyrle Daly— Mistake Casey 2

Extract, hr f, 3, 1UP, Virgil— Tincture Winchell H

Oro, EJackstone, Index. Welcome, Bessie Shannon, Avondale, Blue
Bonnet and Jack Brady ran unplaced.

Time, 1:60.

Book betting: Extract even money. Oro, welcome and Al Furrow 4
to 1 each; Jack Brady 5 to 1 ; Index aud Blue Bonnet 15 to 1 each; Kil-
dare 20 to 1; Bo-sie Shannon 40 to 1: blickstoni aud \vondale 50 io I .

Auction pools: Extract gbO, Jack Brady §25, Al Farrow S2I, field
S42.5C.

Mutuels paid Hi .15

Sleepy Tom, the blind pacer, was a horse with a remarka-
able story. After being raised from obscurity to a world*
wide fame in the speed ring, he "drops again into neglect
and wretched squalor, and dies a horrible death in a mean
stable somewhere within the ague strioken regions of Indiana, "
Bays the Xenia Blade. He was foaled at the preseut St.
George Hotel stable in Bellbrook, O., in about lSb'6 or 1867;
waB a stoutly bred hotse, Bired by Tom Rolfe, dam sired by
Sam Hazard. Tom was a very unpromisiog colt both in
gait and appearance, and led a vagabond's life in his early
day's, being racked about the streets of his native village as a
common "scrub." His dam being ana'ur.d pacer, and as he
showed inclinations toward that gait, which were more mani-
fest as he grew a little older, his owner, Mr. Isaac Dingier,
pnt him in training, but with indifferent suet-ess; when seem-
ingly to end poor Tom's career forever, he lost his eyesight,
becoming totally blind. He was then withdrawn from the
track as worthless, and sold and traded from hand to hand,
at one time changing owners for $30 in money and a bottle
of very poor whisky. Finally he fell into the hands of
Sttve Phillips, of Xenia O., who again put him iu training
with the results so well-known. The s ghtless boTse seemed
to understand and obey perfectly every word tpokeu to him
by his trainer and driver, Phillips, as he would lean over
him fmm the sulky in the race and incite him to renewed ef-
fort. "Go in, Tom, and win," were the words tbat spurred
the intelligent horse to his greatest speed at the last quartet-
stretch in a close race. He was the star in the splendid
pacing quartet of 1879 — Sleepy Tom, "Mattie Hunter, Howdy
Boy and Lucy — which three weie beaten at Chicago, July 2-1
and 25, 1879, Tom taking the third, fourth and tifih heaN i"
2:16$, 2:16 and 2:12J, for a pnrse of $1,500. The last h . t
Tom recorded the best time known in the world at any gait,
and Sleepy Tom's name became a household word, and his
fame spread throughout the world. Soon, however, old age
and terrific campaigning began to tell on the old horse, and
he i ecame unlit tor the turf, appearing for the last time at
Red Oak, Iowa, in 18S2, shortly afterward being sold to Dr.
Olin. of Chicago. At last Phillips thought he would buut up
old Tom and take rare of him during his old age, and went
to Chicago in search of him. It was found that Tom had
become worthless for any purpose, and had been traded away
for little or nothing to a man in Indiana, aud, saddest of all,
shortly after reaching the barn of the new owner the struc-
ture took lire and poor Tom, the king of pacers in all the
world for three years, was burned to death.

1888

%\xt f5r.texler mxd gpovismzn.

00 i

Richard Ten Broeck.

The well-known Inrf writer George Ciickmore recently, in
(he columns of the World, gave a very interesting account of
the introduction of American race-horses to the English turf
by the celebrated Kichard Ten Broeck, in IS06. He says:

Thirty years ago Richard Ten Broeck was the talk of two
DatioDS — England and America. An ardent and aggressive
turfman of the old school, he invaded England in 1S56 with
a stable of American race-borsts. In 1S57 he threw the
gauntlet down at fair Goodwood, not in a race over the T. Y.
C, but for the famous cup at two miles and a half, an event
that from 1825 had been an honor and the aim of every
breeder and owner in England to win. Two winners of this
race — Priam (1831 and 1832) and Glencoe (1834) — had been
imported for service in the United Sta'es. Here in the
United StateB, although racing was then coDlined lo a very
small number, of which a majority were from the South,
whose stable retinue and riders were often slaves, the inva-
sion of England excited the greatest enthusiasm, and thous-
ands who had never seen a race and were opposed to racing
on principle caught the fever, and were as ceitain as they
went to church on Sundays that our horseB would win. The
same idea was even more conspicuous a few years later, when
John C. Heenan was training to fignt Savers. In connection
with which the writer heard the late Henry WuTd Beecher
say, in substance, that while he thought priz -righting the
most bruial o all sport, he did hope the American would win.
The feeling ran higher in those days than it did about the
more modern invasions of the late Milton H. Sauford, Pierre
Lorillard and James K. Keene. The country had not then
been inflicted with Anglomania. There was a stanch belief
that the Yankee could lick all creation. For it must be
remembered that in those days, as compared with the present
day, England was terra incognita to thousands of Americans,
while to the average Englishman an American was an Indian
in paint and feathers, armed with a tomahawk and scalping-
knife.

Mr. Ten Broeck's invasion of England was, no doubt, the
outcome of the great success he had at home with such
horses as Lexington and Pryor. He owned the former when
he ran his great race against time at New Orleans, in April,

1855, at which time he owneu a two-year-old colt called
Piyor, which, a few days alter Lexington's race, won the
Picayune Stake at mile beats over the Metairie course, win-
ning the second and third htats in 1:50 and 1:063, a h'lly
called La Dame Blanche winning the first heat in 1:50. In
those days the ages of horses took date from May 1st, so that
they would have been three-year-olds under the present
rules. Pryor proved a really good horse, for in March, 1856,
over the Phavsalia course at Natchez, he beat Lecompte,
which was then nve years old, at four-mile heats in 7:47 and
7:44|, while in June, over the Fashion course, Long Island,
he again won at four-mile heats in 8:17$ and 8:19. Mr. Ten
Broeck also owned at the same time a three-year-old filly
whose name he had chauged from Poison to Prioress, and as
he had brought Lecompte after the race at Natchez for §10,-
000. he had a strong stable, although small in number.

For some months, in fact all through the spring of 1856,
the subject of Mr. Ten Broeck taking a stable of horses to
EuglaDcl bad been canvassed among the select coterie that
made its headquarters at the A&tor House. In due time it
was announced that all the necessary arrangements bad been
made, and that Mr. Ten Broeck would sail for England with
Lecompte, Pryor and Prioress, the general understanding
being that the late Mr. Francis Morris (father of Mr. John
A. Morris, owner of Britannic and of the new racing property
in Westchester couDly), had not only an interest in the ven-
ture- but subsequent legal proceedings showed that he furn-
ished much of the capital. The horses were shipped on the
steamship City of Edinburgh to Glasgow, which sailed July
12, 1S56, where they arrived safely, Mr. K. D .Palmer, whnhad
trained for John C. Stevens awaj back in the "thirties," go-
ing over as trainer.

In due time they were sent ioNewmarket, where they were
received with much interest, and Pryor especially, with favor-
able comment. Nothing but walking exercise was done m

1856, and but little uutil the spring of 1S57 was well ad-
vanced. The stable was then transferred to Stockbridge, and
Pryor and Prioress were dnly entered for tbe Goodwood Cup.
The former w*s also entered for the GreatEborHandicap and
the latter for the Chesterfield Handicap, to be run at tbe
York August meeting. This action of Mr. Ten Broeck was
severely criticised, handicaps, as a system in racing, not really
being known in this country. Porter's Spirit of the Times
(subsequently WilkeB' and now The Spirit of the l imes) in its
comments said:

"Our readers are by this time familiar with the method
adopted of affixiDg such weights to each horse entered as will
in the opinion of the handcapper or disposer of weights, bring
good, bad and indifferent animals to one commou level, and
give each and all an equal chance of winning. * " * The
system of English ban licaps was instituted for the express
purpose of giving profitable^ employment to inferior horses,
and not with a veiw of rewarding merit or equine superiority,
which is, whenever found among the entiieB and publiciy
known as such, 'crushed down' bv weight to the level of tbe
veriest 'leather-flapper7 that ever started for a race.

The latter part of the above is still tbe opinion of many
who follow the turf. In due time the weights for the Great
Ebor appeared. Pryor headed the list with 126 pounds,
with Fisherman, 124 pounds; Pole Star, 122 pounds, and
Prioress, 114 pounds. When this became known papers of
the day were deluged with letters denoucing Engi.sh fair
play. Many made open declarations that the American
torses woula never be allowed to win, elc, the replies to
which mostly appeared in tbe New York Times over signa-
tures "A Resident Englishman." "Another Resident Eng-
lishman," and "Naturalized Irishman," the last named
making the point that tbe handicap bad been framed on the
strength of Mr. Ten Broeck's blowing, be having ( hallenged
all England for a race of four miles for £5,000 a side, naming
Pryor.

As the Goodwood Cup was to be run three weeks before
the Ebor Handicap, all interest centered in that event. Mr.
Ten Broeck kept up an almost weekly correspondence with
Mr. W. T. Porter (the tall son of York) and Mr. Francis
Morris, tbe publication of which tept the excitement at
fever heat. Books were opened in New York and in Cinci-
nnati and New Orleans. In a characteristic letter from
Cincinnati the late Charles J. Foster, over tbe signature of
"Privateer," tells of tbe betting in that city at the "Corner,"
presided over by Matthew aud John Smith.

Of the race and its results, readers of the World must re-
member that it wis run July 30, 1857, one year before tbe
cable was laid, for which Mr. Cyrus Field was honored with
a tnumpbaot proc*s-ion up Broadway, and the clcck tower
on theoity hall bnror, aB part of the celebration. Commuoi-
caticn with England was then by American and English
Bjeamgra. Mr, Frapojs Morris and, his squ, Jobo A, Morris,

having crossed early in July on the steamship Yanderbilt.
The C'unard Company then ran its ships alternately to New
York and Boston, those for Boston stopping at Halifax, from
whence the news was telegraphed. The bteamt-hip Canada,
which left EiglHuri August 1, was in the Boston Hue. She
reached Halifax at 5 p. m. on the evening of the 11th. The
first ri-jpaich received read a» follows:

"Tbe American horses Pryor and Prioress made their first
appearance on the English turf in the race for the Goodwood
Cup on the 30th ult and were beaten. Fourteen horses ran,
and (.he Americans came in fifth and sixth on the list. The
first favorite and two other horses fell off, so that the race
can scarcely be regarded as a criterion."

The dispatch, thus abiupty ended without giving the
came of ihe winner, caused, as may be readily imagined, a
buwl of indignation, But it was learned the wires were
down. The next day brou ht the following:

"Tbe Halifax lines have been repaired, and we learn that
tbe French horse MoDarque won the race for the Goodwood
Cup."

Here was a result so entirely unexpected that it fairly took
the breath away from all who. read the news. That a French-
bred horse should beat both the English and American
borBes was Rot believed possible. The winner Monarque,
had never even been beard of, which can be explained hy the
fact that he was not shippad from Boulogne until tbe Mon-
day btfore the race. A rumor was soon Bfloat intimating
fraud, which the New York Herald took up in its own
peculiar way, saying, after acknowledging that no such
results were expected.

"We are not altogether prepared for this news, however,
as we have been informed tbat there were considerations
other than that of a desire to win operating udoii the persons
who have control of Pryor and Prioress. The race has ex-
cited attention from all classes, and its result was looked for
with anxiety by persons altogether strangers to the turf. In
fact it was a National matter, and if it shall appear that there
was any trickery or foul play on the part of any of our coun-
trymen having charge of the horses, they will receive, as they
merit, the scorn and contempt of every American. We
believe from the record of the previous performances of these
horses tbat they were fully capable of winning tbe Goodwood
Ccp notwithstanding the disadvantage under which they
labored, and in bis view of the matter we are substained by
tbe majority of those best able to judge."

la due time the mail arrived, aud from Bell's Life the story
of tbe race was read by thonsands. Mr. Ten Broeck, by the
introduction of Lord Fitzwilliam, was made known to the
Duke of Richmond (owner of fair Goodwood), who invited
him to join the racing party that the Duke of Richmond was
entertaining at his Goodwood residence. The summary of
tbe race from the Racing Calendar is as follows:

The Goodwood Cup, value £3i0, the rett in Fp*>cie, by subscription
of £20 each, with £100 added by the B&cmg Fund, the second to receive
£10ii out of the stakes, and the third £50; the winner paid £i0 to the
judge. Two miles and a half, forty subscribers.
Uonnt Frederick de Lagrange's b b Monarque by Sting, The Baron or

'Ihe Emperor — Poetess, 6, 121 lb Ashmall 1

Mr. J. Meny'd g c Riaeber, 3, 100 ft) Bray 2

Mr. Starkey's br c tisherman, 4. 127 lb Wella 8

Mr. Robinson'a b c Anton, 3, 105 ft Hat man 4

Mr. Baxon's ch in Mary, 5, 131 ft Dales 0

Mr- R. TenBroeck> ch h Pryor, 5, 321ft Littlefield 0

Captain Christie's Kestrel, 4, 118 (car 11U) ft S. Rogers 0

Lord Clifden's ch f Melissa, 4, JIM ft Osborne 0

Mr. Gratwick's be Viscount, 4, 116 ft Kendall 0

Mr. R Ten BroecE's b f Prioress, 4, 109 ft Gilpatrick 0

Mr. J. Robeou's br c Gemma di Vergy, 3. 107 lb Aldcroft 0

Mr- Hawkins' b c Gunboat, 3, 10u(car. 105) ft Hughes 0

Mr. Howard's br c Arsenal, 3, 100 ib G. Fordham 0

M Lupin's ch c Florin, 3, 91 ft Plumb 0

Betting: ft to 2 against Gemma di Vergy, 11 to 2Riseber, 6 to 1 Anion,
10 to 1 Arsenal, 12 to 1 Fisherman, 10U to 6 each Monarque, MeliBsa,
Gunboat and Florin, 25 to 1 Viscount, and 100 to 3 Mary.

Won by a bead; a bad third. Gunboat, Gemma di Vergy and Kestrel
fell at ibe turn into the straight run in, but the jockeys were not seri-
nusly injured.

It will be seen that neither Pryor nor Prioress is men-
tioned in the betting. They started at an extreme outside
price, with 14 to 1 offered against the pair. A careful
review of all the reports shows that Prior was in no condi-
tion to race, and that Prioress, although in much better
condition, was badly ridden. Both Gilpatrick (who is dead)
and C. Littlefield (the present well-k^own trainer and father
of Fred Littlefield) came in for their share of the fault found
in the management of the two horses of the race. As to
their appearance Bell's Life said:

"Mr. Ten Broeck's turnout was in every sense a National
one, his jockeys being Americans, who wore the colors of
the States, crimson and white striped jackets and blue caps
with stars. The toilets of both men were unexceptionable,
though in England Littlerield's high military heels seemed
as strange on a jockey as Gilpatrick's genuine Yankee beard.
The later, who came over with a special retainer to ride in
the cup, is considered the best rider in America, we believe,
and to his charge was entrusted Prioress, albeit Mr. Ten
Broeck declared to win with the horse."

The bad defeat of both horses caused a ruction in the
stable. Both Pryor and Prioress were sent back to Stock-
bridge the day after the race, while Gilpatrick returned al-
most immediately to the United States, where until his
death a few years ago, he was more or less blamed for the
defeat of Prioress. On his arrival he published a card in
which he pretty plainly set forth to what was due the true
cause of the defeat. He reached Stockbridge about a month
before the race, and found that both horses had been amiss
and were only then doing slow work. Nor did they do
much more than to run two poor trials. In the first Pryor
finished in front, in the second Prioress. On the morning
of the race Gilpatrick says: "My orders were to make a
slow; or what English jockeys call a waiting race." The
English jockeys did make the pace so slow that Gilpatrick at
one time was in front, for the reason that Prioress could
not be kept back. As to the finish, Gilpatrick said: *T
kept with them to the turn into the straight run-in, when a
a still greater improvement in speed took place. At the half
distance they began to quit me, and when within a hundred
and fifty yards of the stand I noticed the mare give way,
aud in a a few stride., more she had gone all to pieces. Here
was an end of the race, the mare being physically incapable,
from want of condition, of doing any better. As to Pryor,
with neither speed nor bottom, he had not the ghost of a
chance in any part of the race.

The verdict with tbe general public was that Mr. Ton Bro-
eck, who had just been married, neglected tbe stable while
holiday-making on tbe continent, and that Palmer was un-
equal 10 fitting the horses for any such race, after the long
resting spell they had between the let up in the States in
1856 and getting them ready in England to run in 1857.

The result at Goodwood opened tbe eyes of Mr. Ten
Broeck as to the real condition of tbe horse?, aud work,
work, work was the order. Trainer Palmer was discharged
and tbe horses turned over to Bdly Brown, who almost
twenty y< are afterwards became trainer for Mr. Pierre Loril-
lard, and as snob took Parole aud tbe rir»t lot of youngsters
to England, What he did with Parole is a matter ot modern
history, What be did, in, {he antapin of lflrj? must be briefly

condensed to bare faois. In addition to Lecompte, Pryor
and Prioress, he had the three-year-old colt Babylon by Bel-
sbazzer, dam by Trustee, and an Engiish-bred two-year-old.
Within two wetks after Goodwood (August 11), Prioress ran
uuplaced for the Sussex County Cup at Lewes, distance two
miles. She was ridden by the English jockey J. Charlton,
at 106 pounds, with the Letting at nve to two against, a fact
due to her excellent running at Goodwood. On September
3, Lecompte made his debut for the Warwick Cup at War-
wick, distance three miles. He was ridden by Littlefield,
and was badly beaten by the famous Fisherman. On Sep-
tember 22, Pryor ran unplaced for the Leicestershire at a
mile and a half at IIS pounds. It was his last race, as both
he and Lecompte died the same autumn. Iu the meantime,
Prioress and Pryor had been entered for the Cesaiewitch and
Cambridgeshire Handicaps. For the former Pryor was
handicapped at 110 pounds and Prioress 93 pounds. There
were no complaints from "outraged Americans" at these
figures. In tact, after the news was received that Prioress
bad ran unplaced for the Shorts Handicap at Chester, with
Fordham up at 95 pounds, distance seven furlongs, ttiere be-
gan to be a feeling that Mr. Ten Broeck was running Prior-
ess to lose for the purpose of making the betting good againtt
her for the Cesarewitch, which raca at present is not only a
heavy betting event, but the distance is the same, two mi'es
two furlongs and twenty-eight yards. Tue Cesarewitch wns
a fixture for October 13, and bv the tirst of the month New
York, and in fact the whole country, had a violent relapse of
the racing fever, much of which was induced by the excel-
lent runniDg of Babylon at Doncaster in September.

T-ie actual day of the race was marked here by many,
including tbe writer, who was then an apprentice canvass-
ing the chances of the race with some ot the men in the
printing-room situated on the top of the then Merchants'
Exchange in Wall street, now the Custom House. On the
£9th or 30ih the streets were made noisy by the newsboys
shouting: "Great victory for the American horses!" — a
success that elicited far more enthusiasm than Iroqouis and
Foshall's combined victories. We printers went to "Old
Tom's " just under the lee of the Trinity Building, and
drank more mugs of good ale than we ought to huva done —
certainly by a boy of eighteen, the writer's age tnen, and
who bad previously been sent to Wilmer & Rodgers' office in
Nassau street, close to the old Postoffice and next to the
evening Post Building, to buy a copy of Bell's Life with the
account of the race. With the result a ''dead heat "it be-
came a heat race, and didn't we then know (two weeks after
the race) that the American mast win? The summary of the
race, with its thirty-four starter.0, is briefly as follows:

Cesarewitch Stake, a free handicap of £25 each, £15 forfeit, with £2 0
added by the Jockey Club, for ihree-y ear-olds and upward, iiie
owner of the second to receive £50 out of tbe staken; the winner pai-1
£:i0 to the judge; winning penalties; Cesarewitch course; seventy-one
subscribers.
Mr. B. Ten Broeck's b f Prioress, 4, by Sovereign, dam Beed, by

Gleucoe, 9d lb; Tankersly 1

Captain Smith's b c El Hankim, 3, 93 lb: Little %

Mr. Saxon's b f Queen Bess, 3, 70 lb: Grimshaw 3

Mr. Simpson's b c Fright, .-, 96 rb; Plumb 4

Mr. J. B Starkey's b c Fisherman, 4, 129 H>: Well* 0

Mr. A. Nichol's b or rn c Warlock, 4, l!i3 rh; Flatman 0

Mr. Hale's b h Poodle, aged, 12 J lb; O'Day \ 0

Mr Jackson blk c Saunterer, 3, 117 lb; J. Osborne u

Lord Eibblesdale's be St. Giles, 3, 110 lb: Fordham 0

Mine. LaTache de Fay's b m Eonzi, 5, l(j9 lb: Wabdall n

Mr. E. Sutton's bike Black Tommy, 3, 1P9 lb; Kendall 0

Mr.T. Hawkins' b c Gunboat, v, lU'J lb: Prior

Sir B. B.ickeley's br f Tasmania, 3,104 lb; Charlton n

Mr. Isaac Day's ch g Zigzag, aged, 9G lbs.. Bray 0

Mr. T. Hnghes' b g Emulator, 4, 95 lbs.; Hughes ^

Sir J. B. Mills' brf Cerva, 4, 95 lb^; Grimmer 0

Mr. P. Parr's ch c Old Trick, 4, 93 lbs.; tucker u

Mr. Ellis' b g Tbe Poacher, aged. 9t lbs ; J. Rogers 0

Captain Christie's b c Lawn, 3. 91 lbs ; Pritchard 0

Mr. Drinkald's b c M. Dobler, 3, 91 lbs.; I ovey u

Mr. Daley'B ch f Renown, 3, 8S lbs.; French 0

Duke of Bedford's b f Eloquence, 4, 80 lbs. ; Carter 0

Mr. T. Cliff'dbh Sluggard, 5, 86 lbs.; Walters 0

Mr. W. Day's cb h December, 5, 65 lbs.; F. Adams 0

Mr, Gulliver's b c IUnmiuator, 4, 81 lbs.; Wood 0

Captain Lane's b c barfleur, 4, 82 lbs.; Challoner 0

Captain Saunders' blk f Lima, 3, 8-' lbs.; Snowden 0

Mr. S. Williams' ch c Dusty Mi tier, S, 79 lbs.; Faulkner u

Lord W.Powlett'a b c Martinet, a, 79 lbs.; distance 0

Mr. Payne't? Plush colt, 3, 77 lbs.: Riyner 0

Mr. GreviU's bf Bosati, 4. 74 lbs.; A Ed wards 0

Mr. Alexander's b c Hamburg, 3, 73 lbs : Boggis 0

captain White's ch c Moose, 3, 71 ibs.; Perry 0

Mr, King's brf Wild Honey, 3, 56 lbs.; Daley 0

Time 4 :09.
Betting: 4 to 1 against M. Dobhr, 8 to 1 El Hakim, 12 to 1 Warlock,
1(0 to 8 Lima, 15 to 1 Plush colt and Busati, 20 to 1 Tasmania, .0 to L
each Fisherman, Prioress. Old Trick. Martinet and Queen Bess. 33 to 1
each Fright and Zigzag, 40 to 1 Emulator 50 to 1 each Poodle, Benown,
December and Barfleur.
Dead heat, with Fright beaten a length and a half.

DFCIDINO BEAT.

Prioress. G. Fordham 1

El Hakim; Bray — 3

Queen bess; Grimshaw _.

Time, 4:15.

Betting: C to 4 against El Hakim, 2 to 1 against Prioress, and 3 to 1
Queen Bess.

Won by a length and a half; a head between second and third.
Grimstead complained of Bray having crossed bim, but the charge was
afierwards withdrawn.

Net Value of stake £1,550.

It scarcely need be said tint the success of Priore3S com-
pletely rehabilitated Mr. Ten Broeck in the good opinion of
all American admirers. Brown's training and Fordham's
riding iu the run-off were eulogized from Louisiana to Maiue
aud from New lurk lo California. Mr. Ten Broeck's win-
Dings were known to be enormously large, as nearly all the
stable commission was on at 100 to 1. He lust hts big bet of
$100 to $100,000, made v,ith "Leviathan' Davis, that Pryor
would win the Cesarewitch and Priori ss the Cambridgeshire,
aod the same bet over again that Pryor would wiu tbe Cesar/t-
witch and Babylon the Cambridgeshire. As to Babylon, he
began running there for the Country Stakes at Warwick,
unplaced for the Doncaster Plate, and second f r the Town
Plate at Doncaster; alter which he was matched for £200 a
side, half forfeit, agaiDst Mr. Jackson's Saunterer, t«» run
'across the flat." The race was fixed to be run tbe day btfola
the Cesarewitch, but Mr. Ten Broeck paid forfeit for the
reason tbat had Babylon won, as he probably would, it
would have attracted Bpeciul attention to Priuress' chances,
aud not only reduced the odrJs but might have caused a com*
binatiou agaiust her in the race. Ini mediately a'ter the
Cesarewitch, Prioress, at 98 pounds (including seven pounds
penalty), was installed favorite for the Cambridgeshire. But
t»u the day of the race El Ilnkim, which had run second in
the ruD-off for the Cesarewitcn, was tbe starting favoritn at 7
to 1 against, with 100 to 8 agaiDBt Prioress. Neither was
placed— Mr. T. Parr's three-year-old colt Odd Trick, ridden
by George Fordham, at 102 pounds, wiuuiug by two lengths.
Babylon, ridden by Challoner at 84 pounds, with the otitis
of 66 to 1, was ako unplaced. This eDded the American
borses' mnning for their first year. On the day after the
Cesarewitch Mr. Ten Brueck won tbe Bedford Stake f
year-olds with tbe lilly Belle, by Slane, out of Misw
lb-it he had bought a yearling at Doncaster in 1856.
ridden by Fordham, who made a great effort, one t
hij waa praised, eyerj in the dayB oj his greatness,

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Dec. 1

The Clays in 1888.

Tho9. B. Amiirage, in the Kentucky Stoch-Farm, makes a
very good showing for the Clay family so long despised in ;
some sections of the country:

If your readers will either task their memories, or take '
the trouble to refer to the advertising columns of various
prominent newspapers which for twenty years past have
advertised stallions tor use, and will carefully note the
families to which said stallions belonged, they will the better
appreciate the almost iosurmoun table obBtaoles against
whioh Clay blood has struggled for even a mere existence by
reason of lack of numbers, a public dislike akin to hatred,
and still greater lack of opportunity, The resalt of sach
research will demonstrate that for twenty or more years two
vast armies in numbers, of Hambletonian and Mauibrino
stallions, have been in the field against a pitifully small
baud — a " forlorn hope " — of Clays. This historical fact
must tie carefully considered and fully realized before the
reader can even approximately do simple justice to the few
scattering Clays, which, by force of superlative inherent
merit, have not only kept their family name alive, but have
also greatly added to the renown of the American trotter,
and out of all proportion to nuo/bjrs or opportunity.

California, though containing but a few breeders, and, by
comparison with Kentucky, a few specimens of trotting stock,
and besides these disadvantages, being one of the youngest
of stock-breeding States, has not only challenged Kentucky
for supremacy, but has also been victor in a sufficient num-
ber of points of contest to at least prove her worth as a
mighty antagonist. With a mile record as the standard of
excellence, California possesses that for yearlings, two-year
oldf, three-year olds, four-year olds and for stallion contests,
as against five-year olds, aged hordes, stallion record and con-
test against a field, for the entire Eistern country — summing
np five points for California agaiust four points for "the
East." Iu fact she has a majority of the standard points in
her favor. In connection with this phenomenal success the
consideration of the ''blood" used by California can not be
avoided, and we b'nd that she has ungrudgingly and fear-
lessly used Clay stalliODS sb stock hoises with the same free-
dom, if not greater, that she used Clay mares, while the East
haB hesitatingly and sparingly used Clay mares almost to the
utter exclusion of Clay stallions. As the day has come when
all "the East" should breed for fame and profit rather than
to gratify an unfounded prejudice which has so largely dom-
inated them in the past, would it not be well to copy the
methods of this powerful young antagonist and victor?

Stamboul, 2:14J, and winner of the greatest stallion race
on record, is an inbred Clay, being by a Clay horse in the
male line and out of a mare whose dam was a Clay mare. He
has been trained every year, I believe, since lie was a two-
year old, and is now six. Yolo Maid, 2:14 at three years, is
alno a Clay in the male line, but a pacer. Her manager re-
cently challenged any horse, mare or gelding, whether pacer
or trotter, to a 3 in 5 mile heat contest for $2,500 a side.
While I do not advocate the pacing gait, there are many who
do, and they seek to gain trotting success by breeding to fast
pacers. These two specimens show what the Clay male line
can do. Stamboulis not only the fastest stallion that has
ever been in California, but is also the fastest trotter ever
bred there. Yet he is a Clay in the male line (as well as in-
bred to Clay), and "the Eist" claims that the male Clay line
will not produce trotters — merely brood mares to "play sec-
ond fiddle" to some other idolized family. Does it not begin
to look as it some Eastern idols ara to be upset, and some
falsely conceived opinions proved false?

Electioneer, from a Harry Clay mare, now leads all living
sires, and this year has put a round "baker's dozen" into the
2:30 list, more thin any other horse ever accomp shed in one
year, if I mistake not. His unprecedented success in pro-
ducing level-headed, pure-gaited, fast trotters from mares
containing all degrees of running blood, has made him famous
over any horse in history. Can the Clay element beseparated
from its proper share in the honors? One of his soob, when
bred to a mare whose dam was Electioneer's dam (by Harry
Clay) produced Norlaine, oue year, 2:3U. Inbreeding to
Harry Clay gives us a wonder. If Harry Clay blood waB a
detriment in Electioneer, then inbreeding to Harry Clay
would intensify that detriment, and Norlaine would have
been a grievous failure. Electioneer's two-year-old daugh-
ter, Bunol, has recorded 2:18 to her credit, thus equaling the
record of Sable Wilkes, 2:18 at three years, which he has
repeated at four years. Sable Wilkes is also inbred to Clay,
having two crosses. The four-year-old record of Manzanita,
2:16, still remains the best, and she contains Harry Clay
blood.

California excels in another direction. She knows how to
produce Btock that command the fullest market price. Elec-
tioneer's son, Bell Boy, sells at auction for $50,000 at three
years of age, which is the largest price ever paid for a trotter.

By another coincidence Bell Boy is still deeper inbred to
Clay blood, three times in all, inheriting the Harry Clay cross
through his aire, his dam being a Clay mare, and her dam
out of a Clay mare.

"Too much Clay," the wisa men of "the East'Ywill say, but
"money talkV and all breeders "East" as well as "over the
HockieB" ought to find it pleasant to breed $50,000 colts even
if they do have to sacrifice a few prejudices in making hand-
some profits. Bell Boy's full brother, Chimes, recently drew
a bid of $30,000, but Mr. Hanlia (whose marked successes in
breeding have been from Clay mares) refused the tempting
bid, even if his grand colt did contain three Clay crosses. A
yearling eister to these colls sold for either $S,000 or $12,000
(I have forgotten which), notwithstanding that ahe al3o con-
tained "too much Clay." If a horse with three Clay crosses
commands $50,000 at public outcry, it becomes a legitimate
subject for speculation as to the price a well bred one with
five or six crosses would command. Iu the same ratio is it
hard to believe that he would bring ov^r $75,000 to $100,000?

It so happens that these big sales of containing Clay
blood, and at profitable prices, are not confined to horses of
California growth. So Clay blood does not necessarily need
California's stamp and seal. Not very long since a shrewd
"down Easter" bought up all the produce of the Clay mare
Emeline, that he could obtain, and paid well for it according
to report. Now we have another "down Easter" among us
picking up Clay blood, and his purchases are worth repeat-
ing here in detail as a -'sign of the times." Readers will
please notice the various prices paid for animals, aud make
comparisons for himself as to what blood commands top
prices. "Money talks" loudly here too.

Lan-elot.Ryil c by Messenger Duroc. dam Green Mountain Maid

by Harry Clay §12,500

Elista, b m (5 yrs) by Messenger Duroc, dam Green Mountain

Maid by llarry Clay J0.O0O

Edtta, bf ('yrn)hy Mt ssenger Duroc, rttiiii Green Mountain

Maid by Barry Clay 6,000

.Mlii 11a. cli m (3 yrs) bv Kentucky Prince, dam Miranda by Mes-
h nner Duroc: second dam Green Mountain Maid by llarry
C -y 4,000

Gnyda, blk c (5 yrs) by Messenger Duroc, dam Leslie (full "ister
to Guy, 2:12). by Kentucky Prince; aecond dam Flora Gard-
iner by Seeley's American Star. 4,000

America, blk c (^ yra) by Kentucky Prince, dam Alma, (Siater <o
Dexter, 2:17^1 by H..inbletouian ; second dam Clara by

Seely'a American Star 2.0C0

Mariana I b f (yrll by Sorrento (son of Woodford Mambrino). dam

by Kentucky Prince 1,500

Nydia, b f (yrl) by Kentucky Prince, dam Cam i lie by Hamble-
tonian 1.50"

Alfaretta, b f (2 yrs) by Kentucky prince, dam Betty by Messen-
ger Duroc MOO

Fedora, b f (2 yrs) by Kentucky Prince, dam Cassandra by Mes-
senger Duroc 1,200

This question reminds me that "we are confronted by a
condition not a theory," and I will once more ask breeders
whethei'it is better judgement to breed to suit big buyers
-with long purses and let prejudice go to the dogs, or to care-
fully stick to old ruts, keep ancient pedigrees warm, gradu-
ally "get left" by more sensible and rjrogressive breeders,sell
low, and let the big money go somewhere else?

In mentioning Stamboul I omitted to state that Nutwood,
2:18£, has produced a faster horse than himself in Wooduut,
2:16|. In fact Woodnut is considerably the fastest of Nut-
wood's get, and in the greatest stallion race on record took
one heat away from Stamboul. By the same striking coinci-
dence tha1 we have already considered, Woodnut's dam is
out of Manton, by Harry Clay. Can it be possible that the
Maud S. family is to be thus helped by Harry Clay blood,
and Mr. Brodhead, of Woodburn Farm, made no mistake iu
sending Maud S's. mother and Bister, and Nutwood's sister,
to Electioneer for the purpose, as he told me, ol getting the
Barry Clay cross? And furthermore, this gentleman, whom
so many brainy men consider to be a brainy man also, in
summing up his opinion to meou breeding aud crosses, gave
it as his mature conviction that Harry Clay blood was the
best cross known. In fact, he further said that before send-
ing to Electioneer he had tried to get a son cf Harry Clay to
stand at Woodburn.

Would it not be still another striking coincidence if the
"Woodburn foals by Electioneer out of the noted mares sent
so far from home, should either command larger prices than
ever even realized at Woodburn, or bring greater honor to
their breeder than he has yet enjoyed? Who can tell, when
this Harry Clay blood has such a singular way of astounding
many people? This reminds me of another coincidence. In
California there is a young sire named Sidney. He is a
Hambletonian in the real line, by Santa Claus, 2:17£, and
his dam is a fast trotter by Volunteer, his second dam is by
Edward Everett, and his third dam by the Jack-in-the-box
Harry Clay that keeps popping up so unexpectedly which
ever way one turns. This Hambietonian-Clay-Mambrino,
Sidney has quite a number of fast children out this season,
among them some three-year old pacers with records of 2:144
to 2:15. To those who will not see, and who refuse to
acknowledge that Harry Clay is a positive element I will say
that if he is really powerless to do good he is just
aB surely harmelees to do evil. If he don't do any
good he certainly don't do any harm. I was quite amused
at receiving numerous letters from the reader, of my last
winter's letter to your paper substantially stating that until
they had read my arguments in behalf of Clay blood they
had always supposed that George Wilkes, Electioneer, Green
Mountain Maid, Harry Clay, George M. Patchen, Lucy,
American Girl, Hopeful, Sultan, Emoline, St. Julien, Jerome
Eddy, etc etc., were great "in spite," of the Clay blood which
they contained.

This letter is already bo long that I will only offer another
concidence, and it relates to the fastest classification of trot-
ters that we have, viz: the 2:15 list. There is a wide-spread
impression that the Clays absolutely need a great deal of
running blood mixed in to "stay them up" for a mile.
There are just three Mambrino representatives, in the male
line, in the 2:15 clasB, Guy, 2:12, and Trinket, 2:14, and
PatroD, 2:14], yet the family ib one of enormous size and
has "enjoyed endless favor and patronage since its start in
Kentucky. Every one of these three are bred upon a
thoroughbred foundation, and Guy leads all in record, he is
doubly built, so to speak, on a running foundation as his
father was out a mare abuut half thoroughbred. Against
these three, the little, Deglec'ed and despised family haB
two representative*-, Hopeful, 2:14f to harness, wi ha wagon
record of 2:16£, 2:17, 2:17, which is the best known, and a
game performance, and Stamboul, 2:14£, winner of the
greatest stallion race on record. Hopeful is a mixture of
Clay aDd nothing else of moment. Stamboul is an inbred
CI iy with only trotting crosses. Neither contains a sepa-
rate thoroughbred cross. In other words, without thorough-
bred backing there would not be a single Mambrino of the
male line in the 2:15 list. As to the Hambletonian family it
would have St. Jufien, 2:11], in the male line, a trotting
bred horse (containing Clay blood)l just 3J seconds faster
than the male Clajs, because Maud S and Jay-Eye-Sec are
bred.'lrom a thoroughbred foundation also. With these two out
of the way because of their thoroughbred help, the fastest
world's record would depend upon a Harry Clay dam, just
plain every day Clay. Altogether there are eight horses in
the 2:15 list containing Mambrino blood, seven containing
Clay blood and seventeen containing Hambletonian blood.
How does this strike average reader, when he rememberB the
relative sizes of these families?

In conclusion I will ask: Why do white sheep eat more
than black sheep? Answer, Because there are more of
them.

Driving With a Light Hand.

Last spring John F. Dingee, of Brooklyn, N. Y., purchased
from Kundle & White, of Dan bury, Conn., the four-year-old
bay mare Miss Alice, by Alcantara, for $2,000. She could
then show about a 2:40 gait. He kept her during the summer
at his country place, Green's Farms, Conn., and worked her
on Arthur Sherwood's half mile-track. A visiting trainer
failed to get her agoing. Shortly afterwards I went to the
village and drove the mare, alho Mr. Bedford's fast three-
year-old Do Soto, by the sire of Geneva S. I found that Miss
Alice had a sensitive mouth, and loug, easy stride, so that
even an ordinary pull would not do in her case, but she
drew me a 2:30 gait aloug the back-stretch on letting her
square away gradually, then bately feeling her mouth. Mr.
Dingee adopted similar tacticB iu driving her, aud 1b now
living again in Brooklyn. On election day be drove her a
mile in 2:25 over the Parkville Farm track. The same day
Fred Bedford drove Kitty Patchen a mile in 2:21;}. which is
within a half Recond of her best record, made four years
ago at Boston. WheD Mr. E. T. Bedford bought her she
waB "out of tix," aud troubled with corns. He nursed her
back to speedy form and used tips forward. He attributes
the disappearance of the coma to tips, and is now an earnest
disciple of Joseph Cairn Simpson, of the Bhbeder and
Sportsman, San Fraucisco, Cal., author of "Tips and Toe
Weights." — Cor. of the Chicago Horseman.

Sale of Road and Harness Mares.

Tuesday morning a fair sprinkling of would-be buyers and
spectators assembled at the Kailroad Stables, the occasion
being a sale by Killip & Co. of an exceedingly good lot of
road and harness mares, aud thoroughbred horses from
Stockdale and Eancho del Paso, the property of J. B. Haggin,
Esq. The prices were fairly geod, both purchasers and sell-
ers being well pleaBed. A few bargains were obtained, Mr
A. McFadyn of Santa Rosa buying a grey filly, three years
old by Zulu Chief, son of Mohawk Chief, and having straina
of Pilot Jr. and Patchen Jr. blood. Marion Biggs, Jr., kept
the bidding lively for a short time on the grey, but Mr. Mc-
Fadyn tired him out. As will be seen below, D. M. Short,.
Esq., of this city, was the principal purchaser. The list of
horses, age, breeding, buyer and prices paid is as follows:

Kilrusb, first dam by Bismark. Fred

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885.
Dodge, Sacramento, $105.

Chestnut filly, foaled 18d5.
San Rafael, $80.

Bay filiy, foaled 1885. Echo— Daught'
Jonn, San Fraucisco, $130.

Bay filly, foaled 1885. Western— Dam by Gen. Taylor
Santa Rosa, $15d.

Bay filly, foaled 1E85. Exile-Dam by Alexander. P. Foley, San
Francisco, $155.

Bay filly, ioaled 1885. Alaska-Sally Coward. Dan McCarty, TSan

Jim Brown— Saddle Mare. M. Murray,
• of Thad Stevens, p. St.
. McFadyen,

. L. E. ClauBon, San

. Dr. J. Proseli,

T. J. Crowley, San Fran-
■Dam by Western. A. P.

Francisco, $110.

Grey filly, foaled 1885. Normily

Francisco, $55.

Grey filly, foaled 1885. Normandy

San i-rancisco, $155.

Bay filly, foaled 1885. Kilrush- Birdie,
ciuco, S1H5.

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885. Zulu Chief-
Pbillips, San Francisco. $155.

Chestnut filly, foaled 2885. Bismarck-Dam by Jim Monroe. D
McCarty, San Francisco, $160.

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885. Bismarck— Dam hy Dana. Dr. J. Prosefe,
San Francisco, tfllO.

Chestnut filly, foaled 18«5. Bismarck— Daisy. John Lutjen. Slfi'i

Chestnut filly, fouled 1885. Admirable— Dam by Norwood. E. S.
Thompson, Santa Claia Comity, f IU.

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885. "Western— Gay Mare. D. M. Short, San
Francisco, $1^5,

iChestnut filly, foaled 1885. Kentucky— Taylor Mare. R. Jordan,
San Francisco, $96.
jtaBay filly, foaled 1685. Alaska— Kinney Mare. J. H. Henry, San

Jose, $220.

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885,
Francisco, $155.

Cheatnut filly, foaled 1885
Short, San FrauciBCO, $180

Chestnut filly, foaled 1885. Kentucky— Dam by Norwood
Murphy, San Jose, $145.

Zulu Chief— Maggie Mitchell. Gum & Mur-

Admirable— Dana. D. M. Shoit. San

Admirable— Mary Anderson, D. M.

D.J.

Exile— Columbia. John Lutjen, San Fran-
Victor— Dam by Echo. A. McFadyen, Santa

Bay filly, foaled 1885.
phy, San Jose, 3185.

Bay filly, foaled 1865.
cisco, $136.

Bay filly, foaled 1885.
Bo a, $120.

Bay filly, foiled 1885. Victor— Mrs. Star. L. Eggers, San Josl, $150

Bay filly, foaled 1885. Victor or Geo. M. Patchen Jr.— Eleanor. A.
McFadyen. Santa Rosa, $165.

B-iy filly, foaled 1885. Exile— Blicfa Swan. D. J. Murphy, San Jose
$145.

Bay mare, foaled 1882. Victor— Dam by Gray Mare, from Rancho del
Paso. F McMorry, »an Francisco, $150.

Bay mare, foaled 1880. Charles Dickens— Deceit. Diamond N., San
Francisco, §125.

Bay filly, foaled 1885. Zulu Chief— Dam by Geo. M. Patchen Jr M
Biggs, Jr., Butte County, $16F.

Black filly, foaled 18^5. Zulu Chief— Dam by David Hill Jr. Col,
De Russy, San Francisco, SJ50.

Black filly, foaled 1885. BiBmarck— Shasta Pony. John Thompson
San Francisco. $130.

Dark bay filly, foaled 18-5. Alaska— Black Woodbine. Ira Pierce
San Francisco, $180.

Dark brown filly, foaled 1885. Westmont— Lady Lightfoot. D. M.
Short, San Francisco, $165.

Dark brown filly, foaled 1885. Enterprise— Greenfield Mare, D. M.
Short, San Francisco, $160.

Black filly, foaied 1885. Western — Julia Herbert. A. L. Whitney,
Petaluma, $165.

Grey filly, foaled 1885. Zulu Chief —Mary Ann. A. McFadyen Santa
Rosa, $275.

Black filly, foaled 1885. Bismarck— . D. M. Short, San

Francisco, $185.

Diamond N. $105.
Victor-Mary Murray. M. B. Maraghan, San

Bay filly, foaled 1885.

Bay filly, foaled 1883.
Francisco, $210.

Bay filly, foaled 1885.
$145.

Bay fillv, foaled 1885,
Cisco, $170.

Dark grey filly, foaled 3886.
San Francisco, $160.

Bay mare, foaled 1884. Geo,
S170.

Cnestnut gelding, foaled 1885.
John Boggs, Princeton. $140.

Chestnut gelding, foaled 1885.
Boggs, Princeton, $110.

Chestnut gelding, foaled 1881.
ing, San Francisco, $1: 0.

Bay gelding, foaled 1884. Red Boy — Dam unknown
San Frnncisco. 8120.

CheBtnut gelding, foaled 1884, Wheatley — Annie Laurie
McElratb, Oakland, $U>0.

Chestnut mare, foaled 1?81. Lonfield— Belle S. H. Stover
Francisco, $130.

Western— Dam by Bismarck. Dr. J. Prosek,
Victor-Blink Bonny.' P. Foley, Sau Fran-
Bismarck— Allen.Mare. J. Tiedemann,
M. Patchen Jr.— Dam byBBlackhawk,
Wheatley— Oilman Saddle Mare.
Longfield-Fanny Trimmer. John
Wheatley— Rosemary. H. B. Kiss-
Diamond N.,
J. E.
San

After the sale of the above, a large number of work and
draft horses were disposed of, they rinding ready sale.

Cure for Pink Eye.

Dr. W. F. Cutter of Sacramento says of "pink-eye:"
Tlr.s term is very misleading. The proper name for the
disease is Inzootic ueplutas. It is a disease of the kidneys.
The presence of the disease in an animal may be determined
by these Bymptoms. The horse becomes drowsy, and the
eyelids become heavy and droop so as almost to close the
eyes at times. Water is frequently discharged from them.
The hind legs, and sometimes the fore legs become swollen,
rendering locomotion very painful to the afflicted horse. In
many caseB the symptoms would mislead au owner inio the
belief that his horse had foundered. The disease attacks
the kidneys principally, and only shown iu the eyes through
sympathy of the orgaoB of sight with the diseased kidneys.
The treatment is not at all complicated aud if administered
iu time may be the uieanB of Having many valuable animals.
The horses should be taken from work immediately upon
the appearance of the symptoms iudioated, and should be
given only one hour's work each day to afford the necessary
amount of exercise. Water should not be given to the horse
ingreater quantities than six gallons a day. About four
ounces of Glauber salts should be dissolved every night with
bran mush, using hot water to mix the Halts with the bran.
The horses Buould be kept warm. If this simple treatment
is faithfully carried out, a cure should result in from live to
eight days. It is difficult for a person unacquainted with
diseases iu horses to handlo a case intelligently unlesB be
knows what the ailment really is, aud it should be under-
stood that the disease I speak of is not oue of the eyes, but
of the kidneys. It is sometimes necessary iu severe cases
to call in aid, but I think that the treatment referred to will
be found to effect a cure in most cases.''

1888

•p* ^vmlcx and gpoxtsmm.

35£

CATTLE.

Dangrerous Procedure.

Not a few untoward resultshave followed the use of wire in
baling hay, some of them entailing sertoaa losses upon owners.
Despite all precautions, pieces of wire will remain in the hay
aud be taken into bovine stomachs, there becoming engaged
in folds of the mucus surfaces aud netting up acute iufUin-
matory action, with consequent fatality in many cases. One
cattle owiier describes a case of the sort in this way:

"One of my heifers which had been out grazing was noliced
to be dell and not;feeding about ten days ago. She was'at once
brought, up to the nomestead and attended to; but al'tboigh
she appeared to rally somewhat for a day or two, at the en-i
of a week she was really no better, so that we decided to
slaughter her; on opening her chest, a large quantity of badly-
smelling fluid and matter escaped, and sti-king close to her
heart was found a piece of wire, and this I suspect was the
cause of all the mischief. But how did it get there? And is
it not woaderful that she lived so long?"

There was no doubt whatever but that the piece of wire
found in the proximity of the heifer's heart was the cause of
the state.of things described, and the way in which it »ot
into that position was this: the wire was swallowed (prob-
ably along with food) aud by the action' of the stomach,
assisted by the process of inspiration and expiration it was
gradually forced through the coats of the stomach, piercing
the diaphragm or skirt close to the heart, resulting in the
accumulation of matter, etc. It is indeed astonishing that
animals can live so long as they do in these cases with such
an amount of disease close ro such a vital organ as the
heart.

Another bit of experience somewhat like that instanced,
was with a -Jersey cow. She was young, had had a calf in
spring, was well kept and giving two gallons of milk a day.
She had been taken off grass and -being fed principally hay
aud bran, when suddenly she began to fail in her milk and
to go off on her feed until she failed entirely in both. No
one could divine the cause for she had no cough, otherwise
tuberculosis might have been indicated; nor had she been
where she could come in contact with Texas fever. She
was given the best of care in hopes that it was nothing
serious and good nursing would yet bring her round all
right. But she died aud on opening her there was found a
piece of stout wire looped and twisted, as is done in baling
hay, at one end, the other end being quite sharp as though
cut with an axe slantwise. This had penetrated the walls
of the stomach and without more ado was determined the
cause of death. The moral is evident. Those who feed
baled hay cannot be too careful in securing all the wire and
putting it away before the hay is fed.

Care aud Management of Bulls.

Bulls from birth should be so fed as to produce a thrifty
growth, and be kept in the open air, loosa and without re-
straint beyond the fence of the yard or p isture, w ich should
always be of such height and strength that no domesticated
animal would attempt to pass it. Air and eserciae are as
necessary to animals as to humans, aud with Jood, air and
exercise all domestic animals should be so broken and
trained that the idea of disobeying their keepers or any per-
son could not exist in them. The knowledge that man iB
their master, and friend as well, should be so thoroughly in-
grained in tbeir whole being that it can never be, by any
means, eradicated or temporarily displaced.

The question is, how can this be done? Certainly not by
confinement iu a stall and high feed and leading oat by a
staff and ring in the nose occasionally to drink. Jnst thor-
oughly tame and subdue the calf, beginning a3 soon as he is
born and continuing as he grows so long as he lives. Never
play or fool with a young animal of any kind. Let all your
management of them be business and nothing else. Teach
them with patience what you require of them and never al-
low one to avoid doing what you command; on the contrary,
let them know that it is impossible for them to have their
own way instead of obeying your will.

In a stock-breeding establishment where many calves are
raised, such an education ot ev^ry bull would be quite a taBk
bat it would pay. As soon or perhaps before bulls are a year
old they should be broken to harness or yoke or both and
worked for business. Anything that a horse or colt can be
used for, a bull or pair can do as well, except a disp'ay of
speed, and they will learn to walk as fast as a man does, to
answer their names, understand and obey with alacrity verbal
commands, without the use of a whip or a goad. Of course
it takes time, patience an i perseverance to bring a bull to
this perfection of training, but there is no impossibility about
it, and a bull so trained will never become vicious or unsteady
and may run in the pasture without danger of injary to men
or animals or fences.

A pair of bulls broken to the yoke and worked regularly
are much Btronger than RteerB and far more intelligent and
docile, and in heavy work are worth nearly or quite double
as much as oxen.

As bulls are ordinarily managed and brought up by breed-
ers, there is no knowing what they may do or when they will
manifest a vicious disposition. The means relied upon for
security against their attack is restraining foice. This is
bad, especially so when docility and gentleness may be relied
upon, and if the methods above set forth are adopted.

Bulls trained aud worked with regularity will be much more
valuable as breeders than they can be, kept and managtd in
the usual way.

If anyone is unfortunate enough to own a vicious bull, or
one that seems likely to become so, slaughter him, do not
wait a day.

Feeding Old Cows.

There is a wide spread prejudice against cow beef, remarks
a correspondent of the Philadelphia Press. The butchers do
not like it because a fattened old cow has a larger proportion
of waste than a young animal, aud, as often fnttened, the
beef is apt to be tough. There are many exceptions to thin,
and some farmers claim to know how to fatten cows so that
their treat shall be tender and delicious. The main secret
seems to be to fatten quickly and give a due proportion of
Hucculent food. The high quality of English roast beef is
largely due to feeding on roots or mangels. Oil cake is
better than Indian me.], for the reasou that though rich it
is not heating nor constipating. Feed enough roots, pump-
kins aud ensilage to keep the digestion good and enough
grain to fatten quickly. The best beef I ever ate was that
from an old cow that bad been fattened mainlv on refuse
Hubhard squash in a season when that vegetable was es-
pecially abundant and eheap.

The Anthrax Scare.

The local organ of the bntcheriDg interest, writing of the
rereut report about Anthrax says:

Tuere seems now to be no doubt that the general alarm
that nearly all the cattle in the etate, especially in tbe south-
ern comities were either infected by or exposed to contagion
from epidemic diseases hitherto hardly known among us
was unfounded. The loss of a few hundred head on one or
two ranches having a strong alkali soil started the report,
but inquiry shows that the trouble to date is local.

The consuming public have been unnecessarily scared and
many of ihe timid ones have either avoided beef altogether
or eaten it sparingly with fear aud trembling.

We are not making an argument against inspeotion. In-
deed, all the respectable butchers, wholesale anri retail,
favor inspection if it is thorough. Inspection that would pre-
vent the sale of the meat of the sick or wcrn oat cows
brought in from the dairies, or immature calves being con-
sumed for humaD food. The wholesale botchers of this city
when they go into the stock counties examine the herds and
if they can, make a bargain for so many herds, to be selected
by themselves. Now, these men who have followed the busi-
ness from yonth know healthy from unhealthy cattle at a
glance and would not pay out good money for animals that
their customers would refuse to buy if the market inspectors
did not condemn. Then again all the leading retail botchers
are experienced men. most of them having been employed
cutting up meat all their lives and would not buy meat that
they could not with confidence offer to a customer, as many
are good judges.

That there is meat utterly unfit for food in Chinatown, is
true, and if white people are foolish enough to go there to
buy food they must expect to Puffer. The people who deal
with respectable tradesmen have nothing to fear, and we can
hardly understand how tbis city with a notoriously defective
sewerage Bystem could show an annual deuth rate below tbe
avei age of deaths in cities half its size, if all our butchers
wtre selling bad meat. Climate and sammer winds are im-
portant factor* in maiutaining a low death rate, but we do
not see how they could operate as preventives against dis-
ease and fatalities resulting from habitually eating diseased
meat. Still as a stitch in time may, according to the prov-
erb, save nine, let us have strict inspection of foot and
dressed. If it is only to restore public confidence in the
wholesome quality of our beef.

Stock Suflerine: in New South Wales.

It is stated in a foreign paper that stock in New South
Wales is suffering from the effects of the dry season: "A
well-known gentleman who has just returned from a tour in
the district far west of the Darling, says that there are sore
times in store for the people unless rain comes very soon.
Many squatter-* are unable to get their sheep in for shearing
on account of the weakness of the stock and the scarcity of
water. On some stations they have not enough water to
last for a month. Along the Tibooburra route the govern-
ment tanks have from four to six months' supply of water,
which is in good condition. If it were not for them and
one or two lakes, such as Dry Lake and Cobhani Lake,
there would be no safety whatever in traveling Squatters
are reduced to the last extremity in regard to horses, and it
is impossible for some to reach the front at all, because the
few horses they have left are employed in mustering, and it
may be safelv said that there will be no lambs tbis season
west of the Darling. No wool is going to port at all, it is
being stored until rain comes. The weather is verv warm
and summer is commencing very early. The nights are
calm and bright.

a herd book and by the efforts of the association, it is said
that et the large agricultural exhibition held as Leuwarden
in ISStJ, 'as for the cows exhibited there a great improve-
ment might be witnessed when comparing them with cattle
at former shows, especially in build, fineness of skiu. hair
horns, etc. Whoever looked at thebeiutifal collection of
bulls, and remembered them exhibited ten or twenty jears
ago, will be convinced that the Friesw' hulls hnv« been very
much improved, and it must be acknowledged that our
Fnesian breeders cou'd not lave shown such u splendid col-
lection ten or twenty years back."

A New Breed-
Mr. J.B. Galland, owner of the Galland Ranch, Merced
County, and a prominent breeder of fchort horned Durhams
and Polled Angus cattle, has recently returned to San Fran-
cisco from a tour through pretty much the whole of Califor-
nia. He reports that in the north the recent rains have not
as yet started feed to any great extent, while in the south tbe
effect of the downpour is gratifyingly apparent. More rain
is needed. The southern part of the State is much more ac-
tive iu a business way than tbe upper counties. Settlejs
with money are flocking in, and skilled farmers bringing
what was thought to be an arid waste into a most productive
condition. On Mr. Galland a ranch the Dnrbams and Angus
cattle have heen crossed with the greatest success. The
cross-breds aw hardy, hornless, good foragers, well formed
for bec-f, mostly black, and in form show more characteristics
of the black than the Durham. The heifers are good milk-
ers and tine looking cowe. The bull calves sell for ?)50 i.t
three months old, and are in demand. A peculiarity of the
new breed is its excellence in a cheese way. The milk is
strong in curd and makes more cheese, gallon for gallor,
than any other that Mr. Galland has noted. He is notii g
results from the cross carefully, aud we shall receive further
information from him in relation to the matter.

Holstein-briesian Cattle in the Netherlands.

Mention is made in foreign exchanges of a report on "Agri,
culture in the Netherlands," recently issued at Amsterdam by
Consul Kobiufon. A summary of what is said regarding
Holstein-Friesian cattle is given as folio a-s:

Much attention has been paid latterly to the improvement
of the breed of Datch cattle, and herd-book associations have
been formed for this purp se. There are three different vari-
eties of Dutch cattle— the big variety, the moderate-sized and
the small breed. Tbe first is found on the alluvial land, and
on the polders regained from the sea, all composed of heavy
clay. Moderate-sized cattle are coutiued to the peat land and
the fenny, marshy grounds, and the small cattle to the heath
land and Bandy soil. In Friesland the large variety is prin-
cipally bred. These are, like all the varieties of Dutch cattle,
piebald, as a rule black and white, either hue predominating.
In many cases there is a t road band of white roond the
middle of their bodies The Friesian variety of Dutch cattle
has been specially improved, both as respects the quantity of
milk, its quality, and fattening characteristics. From a
report of Friesian cattle recently published by the Herd-book
Association, it is learned that the average quantity of milk
yielded by good milking cows of this breed is about 770
imperial gallons per head. As to tbe quality of the milk, it
is Ptated that very few foreign races yield a higher percentage
of cream and butter. Compared with the foreign cattle most
renowned for their plenteous production of cream, there
exirts but slight difference, and our breed reckons among the
races which yield most milk and cream. If they did not pro-
dace plenty of cream as well as milk, foreign merchants
would not prefer them either for butter or cheese-making, to
transfer these quwlities to their own stock, or to import and
acclimatize the purchased specimeDB into their countries "as
a new, original type." Concerning the fattening qualities of

Rules for Building Barns.
These buildings are often erected very much at random,
and without a careful estimate of their needs, and with an
imperfect knowledge of many useful details. The following
twenty brief rules, if observed, would often save money,
meet requirements, and afford conveniences, although others
might he added:

1. In tbe first place, ascertain what will be wauted in the
proposed barn.

2. Estimate the number of tons of hay to be stored, the
Wds of unthras ed grain, the required contents of the gran-
ary and the number of cattle and .horses to occupy the
stables.

3. Calculate the room required for hay at 600 cubic feet
ou an average for a ton, aud nearly the same for the un-
thrashed grain.

4-. Determine granary room by allowing 1£ cubic feet to
the bushel in the bins.

5. For cattle and horse stables, allow for stills at least 3£
or four feet wide tor eattlp, and five feet for horses, and four-
teen feet for entire length including passage and mangers.

6. Then provide room for hay and grain bays, space for
straw, area of threshiug floor, room for tools and horse
power, size of granary, entire space for cow and horse stables,
ro'">t cellar, silo and manure sheds.

7 In arranging all these, place the threshing floor con-
venient to the grain bays, and the granary contigaous to or
below them; the feedrooms, roots, meal or ensilage on a
level with and near the animal-; and give heavy products
the firpt place for convenient position.

S. Provide for good worKing space for horse forks and hay
carriers.

9. Having thus laid the general plan, select, if practicable,
gradually sloping ground for the burn, so as to give ready
access to the stables, cellars, etc., below, on one side; and to
the principal floor above by a slight embankment on the
other side, for ready access of wagons.

10. Every barn should be at least a two-story one; the
basement may include cattle stables, sheep pens, root cellar,
cistern, water troughs, silo and area for manure.

11. The next story above may have ceutral floor for draw-
ing in crops, toolrooms, horse stalls, granary, harness-room
and toolrooms, including horse power.

12. A three-story barn should have an upper bridge or
causeway for entrance, and is partieulirly convenient foi"
unloading hay and gram. It should have at least twenty-foi t
posts.

13. Chutes should be provided for throwing down hay
from the second or third story to the animals below.

14. All barns should have uo^d eave troughs, connected
with spacious underground cisterns, if wat«-r is needed.

15. Tbe basement walls should stand on small stones or
coarse gravel in a broad ritep treuch, to etftct drainage; an!
if on wide and heavy flag-stooes, projecting several inches
within the walls, rats will not burrow under them.

16. A space of a foot between the basement walls and
the earth outside tilled with broken stones and coarse gravel,
will effect good drainage down to the* drain below, and pre-
vent inaviug of the walls by frost,

17. Every granary should be graduated inside, BO
show at a glance the number of bushels it may happen to
contain at any time. This graduation may be quickly made
at any time by multiplying the cubic feet by forty-til
dividing by iift}--six.

IS. Petroleum makes nasi longer, and

this breed, the report goes on to smte that "except tbe more outside wood-work the character and durability
precocious English Shorthorns, which excel only in this
point, and not iu their production of milk, our breed may
lival with the best cattle in Europe as concerns their weight
and production of fat and meat."

A description is given in this report on Friesian castle of
the modes of feeding aud housing cows. Tbe cow-shedB
and sbeds it is, perhaps, needless to say, are models of
cleanliness. The cow-sheds are paved, and the foot-ways
behind them. There is a paved trench behind the cows,
between them and tbe foot-way, to receive manure, urine,
etc, which is cleaned out twice a day. Each cow has ample
room, and her tail is tied up so as to be kept clean. All the
cows are carried and brushed daily. It is said that tbe
Friesian fnrmeis never send their good cows to market,
therefoie foreigners iu search of brst-rate animals must not
go to the markets, bnt to the farms to rind what they want.
'* This seems to be a favorite breed of cattle with the Ameri-
cans, though they will stvle them * Holsteiners,' to the great
indignation of tbe compilers of tbis report of the Herd-Book
Association. Though this association wru only formed in
1879. 800 breeders have joined it, and 1, 19-4 bulls and 5,521
cowa have been entered in tbe berd-book. As a proof of the
improvement effected in Friesian cattle by the adoption of

19. The value of a barn with its surrounding cattle-yards
is increased by evergreen screens, which are the most pieas-
ing and cheapest shelter against winter storms.

20. The cost of barns will vary very much with lo
price of lumber and skill in the builder, but a tolerable
approximation may be made beforehand by allowing one
dollar for each two square feel of ana if the bam is made of
rough lumber with stone wall basement, and when materials
are very cheap, 2] or three square feet may be had for a
dollar. For planed lumber and good finish, with paint out-
side, one-half more may bt addi d.

Mr. R. P. Saxc will send to Japan by the next steamer,
December 8th. eight clear-bred Jerseys; six cows and two
balls. The cuttle will be placei upon one of the Govern-
ment farms or "experimental statious'' aa they ure oallad.

We shall be pleased to receive news notes from our
readers as are especially inler+sfed in cattle br<
whether for beef or dairy uses. The^cattle depart
be made very useful if breeders will ba at pains I
to it.

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Ban Francisco, - Saturday, Dec. 1, 1888-

Sunol, 2:18.

Too late for the issue of thi3 week, unfortunately, we have
received an admirable electrotype of this great young mare,
whose recent wonderful performances have made her name
familiar to every horseman between the two oceanB. The
drawing is by H. W. Boyd, whose excellent work has so often
appeared on our tirst page. We hope that our editor-in-chief
will be sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to write
the biography which should accompany the likeness.

Ed. Rosewater, Two- Year-Old, 2:20 1-2.

Mr. N. I. D. Solomon of Omaha, Neb , has sent us a pho-
tograph of his great young paciDg stallion, Ed. Hose water,
whose recent record of 2:20£ is the best for two-year-old
pacers, the second being held by Dr. Schwartz's filly
Irma 2:24£. The photograph shows a good looking colt
of good proportions and excellent musoular development,
with well shaped legs and feet. In 1887 he made a half-
mile yearling record of 1:15| at Lexington, Ky. This year,
as a two-year-old at Oouncil Bluffs, la., on Nov. 1, he made
2:22 which two days after he lowered to 2:20i.

The Eureka Jockey Club.

Many of the horses entered for the races at Eureka being
engaged at San Francisco in the long delayed races of the
Blood Horse Association, the Eureka Jockey Club wer*)
obliged to postpone their whole programme, so that their
meeting will take place next week instead of this. They
may be congratulated upon the fact that they may reason-
ably expect pleasant weather in which to settle the owner-
ship of their liberal purses and stakes. Racing will begin
Monday, Dec. 5.

"Rolls of Honor."

In this issue appear long tables of the 2-30 produce of Elec-
tioneer and George Wilkes; a list that is full of mistake, it
having been seut, by foreman's error, in our first forms, with
aot even the first proof being read, and the tables of Elec-
tioneers produce not arranged. This waB not discovered
until one side of the whole edition was printed. Tables of
this character are so important that too great care cannot be
exercised, not only in thejr compilation, but in their
printing,

Pacific Coast B'.ood Horse Association Races.

After repeated delays, the third day's races of the P. C. B.
H. A. took place on Tuesday last, and the programme of the
fourth day will be run off on this (Satnrday) afternoon. In
another column will be found a full report of Tuesday's sport,
In spite of the muddy going the racts were well contested, and
as the track is now in much better condition, the card for this
afternoon should furnish much better entertainment.

The following are the entries for the several races to-day.

FIRST RACE, PURSE S350.
Of which ?50 tn second. Welter weight handicap for all ayes.
Declaration 55 to go to the racing fund. Weights at 10 o'clock, a. m„
the day before the race. Declarations due at 6 p. m,, the same day.
One mile and a quarter,

L. A. Blasingame's b h Oro, 4, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate

L. A. Bl>singame's b h Hermes, 5, by Bayswater, dam Hercladea..

A. Davis' b h Jack Brady, 4, by tVildirtlp, dam Sour Grapes

Elmwood Stable's blk g'lndes. 6, by Thad Steven*, dam Gipsy

R. Hughes' blk g Black Pilot, a, by Echo, dam Madge Duke

W. T. Kelly's br m Welcome, 3, by Warwick, dim Aeola

J. Thomas' ch g Dago, a, by Rutherford, dam Nina R

Maltese Villa Slable's g Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, dim Ballinette

Santa Anita Stable's brm Mollie McCarthy's Last, 6, by Rutherford,

dam Mollie McCarthy

M. F. Tarpey'd b m Notidle, by Wildidle, dam Bonanza

SECOND RACE, PURSE S400.

Of which $50 to aecoDd,?5to third. For two-year-olds tbat have

started and not won at this meeting. WeightB five pounds below the

scale. Horses that have not been placed better than third, allowed

three pounds additional. Seven-eighths of a mile.

Taos. G. Jones' br g Jack Pot by Joe Hooker, dam Lugena.

Maltese Villa Stable's b c .Flood Tide, by Flood, dam Lady Evange-

line. .

Palo Alto 'a c f Aurelia, by Wild idle, dam Amelia

Palo Alto's b f Shannon Rose, by Shannon, dam Fairy Rose

John Keave'i b f Bessie Shannon, by Shannon, dam Bettie Bishoo.

Jas. Garland's b g by Wanderer, dam Kiss Me Quick

Santa Anita S table's b c Ganymede, by Grins lead, dam Jennie B

Santa Anita Stable's ch c Caliente, by Rutherford, dam Marie

Stuart

H. I Thornton's c c Joe Hodge, by Joe Hooker, dam Viola R

THIRD RACE— THE TRIBODLET STAKES.
For all ages. S50 entrance, S25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before November 1st; with $600 added; second horse to receive $100,
third to save stake. Horses tbat have not won a race this year of the
value of $1,000 allowed ten pounds. Horses that have started and not
won a race this year allowed twenty pounds. One mile and five-
eighths.
W. L. Appleby's ch m Laura Gardner, 4, by Jim Brown, dam Avail.

W. H. Babb's ch m Rosa Lewis, 4, by Flood, dam Fannie Lewis

L. A. Blasingame'a b h Hermes, 5, by Bayswater, dam Herclad:e..

M. S. Bryan's ch h Moses B., 3, by Le'nster, dam Aunt Jane

Elmwood Stable's blk a Index, 6, by Thad Stevens, chm Gypsy ...
J. B. Haggin's br f Loveknot, 3, by .Kyrle Daly, dam My Love

F. P. Lowell's b c. Leon, 3, bv Leinster, dam Ada A

Maltese Villa Stable's ch c Elwood, 4, by Norfolk, dam BalliDette..
Oak Grove Stable's ch c Canny Scot by L inster, dam Tibbie Dunbar.

Palo Alto's br c Brutus by Macgregor, dam Tear Drop

Santa Anita Stable's ch f Los Angeles, 3, by Glenelg, dam Malta . . .
Santa Anita Stable's br m Mollie McCarthy's Last. 5, by Rutherford,

dam Mollie McCarthy

A. V. Stephenson'B ch f Susie S., 3, by Ma-mad uke, dam Pirouette..

G. W. Traberu's b g Dave Douglas, 6, i.y Leinster, dam LiUie Simp-

son

FOURTH RACE, PURSE $350.
OE which & ' to second. Owners' hanricap for all ages. Weights to

be carried must be named through the entry box at 6 o'clock, p. si., the

day before the race. One mile.

W. L. App^by's c m Carmen, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown

W. L. Appleby's hb White Cloud, a, by Woodbury, dam Colev

R. B. CockrllPa b m Daisy D., 6, by Wheatley, dam Black Maria

Elmwood ^table's c m JNerva. 5, by Bob Wooding, itam Lizzie Mar-
s'all

E. Flitner's b m Minnie R., rt, by ttcunperdown, dam Sally Blair

J, B. Haggin'B br f Lovpkziot, 3, by Kyrle Lily dam My Love

J. B. Haggin's br f Extract, 3 by Virgil, dam Tincture

Thos. G. Jones' b g Applause, 4, bv Three Cheers, dam Alice N

Tlios. G. Jones' c g Kildare, 3, by Kyrle Daly, dam Mistake..

ThoB. G. JoneB' br g Jack Pot, 2, by Joe Hooker, dam Lugena

Maltese Villa Stable's c m Gerubline, 3, by tjiioBtead, dam Cousin
Peggy

W. M. Murry's be A I m on t. 2, by Tin ee Obeers. flam Question

Santa Anita Stable'B b f Grisette, 4. by G.eneig. dam Malt*

Santa An\ a Stable's br m Mollie McCarthy's Last, S, by Rutherford
dam Mollie McCarthy

The Turf Congress.

Some weeks ago, "Black and Blue" writing in the N. Y.
Mail and Express, ventured trie opinion that at the coming
Turf Congress, some action would be taken to suppress the-
demands of organized bookmakers, the chief coterie of which
is the Turf Alliance of New York, and stated that his author-
ity was a gentleman prominent in the Monmouth Park
ABsooiation. From our Eastern exchanges we learn that the
congress has been held and -things generally have been
stirred up, weights, jockeys, starters, bookmakers, and in
fact everything has had an overhauling, and all for the best
interest of racing. The weights of two-jTear-old6 have been
raised to 1 IS lbs. and three-year-olds to 122 lbs. The in-
creasing of weights has long been a mooted question and it
is with much pleasure that the Breeder and Sportsman
welcomes the change. The weights carried in former years
has been altogether too low, and as the riders gained in age
and experience, they also increased in avoirdupois^ and con-
sequently have lost many mounts from overweight. Toward
the lattor part of this season McLaughlin was unable to
accept a hundred and fifteen r_ound impost, and he could by
no means get below one hundred and sixteen and a half
pounds, and thus the public lost the superb riding of
lhe best two-year-old jockey in the country. "When tie
young ones had to carry winning penalties, Jimmy could at
times make his bow in answer to the usual applause, but he
was at a great disadvantage in the majority of peases. There
is a very strong probability that Garrison would have been
too heavy next season to ride at his last season's weight, but
the alteration will now enable America's two best jockeys to
be seen on the two-year-olds of next year.

At the meeting a committee was appointed consisting of
Colonel Clark, of LouiBville, and Mr. Brewster, of Chicago,
while Messrs. Hunter, P. J. Dwyer, Charles Wheatley, J. G.
K. Lawrence and D. D. Withers acted for the East. These
gentlemen were given authority to favorite any new rules
tbat they might see fit for the benefit of the various associa-
tions represented. The committee met Inst Friday and the
first made was a bold stroke against the different bookmaker
alliances.

Resolved— Tbat the subscribing Jockey Clubs agree that
no contract for betting privileges be made with any associa-
tion of bookmakerB 0r any member therepf,

But very little discussion was indulged in when the resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted. Speaking of the New York
alliance the New York Mail and Express ssys:

The Bookmakers' Alliance is a menace to the morality of
the Turf. Its members have a perfect right to decline to pay
$100 each per day for the privilege of doing business on the
race tracks, but when they go further and because of tem-
porary success dictate to the jockey clubs how betting shall
be conducted, what systems of betting shall exist and what
men shall do business as bookmakers, they go too far and
threaten the safety of the Turf. The Bookmakers' Alliance is
not a body of entirely-honest men. Some of its members
are notorious violators of the law. Other* in its membership
have been in the past anything but good citizens of the com-
munity. To let such men obtain corjtrol of the belting
privileges would be a perilous arrangement. Some of these
men own horses and jockeys. Some of them control the
trainers of horses. Others are known as backers of men who
run horses, and with proper co-operation there need be no
limit to the fraud that could be perpetrated. The public
muft look to the jockey clubs for proper protection in the
Turf Exchange that exists on every race track. To ifford
proper protection the jockey clubs must control the opera-
tions of the exchange, and control it in Buch a manner that
prompt measures could at any time be taken to punish those
guilty of fraud. For this especial reason the Bookmakers'
Alliance must go.

The language used is very stroug, and it behooves all
associations to watch the interests of their patrons. Another
exchange makeB this suggestion:

The safest way out of the belting dilemma is for the
jockey clubs to agree upon some one man of marked hontsty,
who shall have control of the oookniakers' department of
every race track One such man would do for all the Eastern
race tracks. It should be his duty to settle all disputes
arising from financial operations iu the ring, to look after all
the details of the betting systems, to collect the fees from
bookmakers, and to see that only reliable men did the busi-
ness with the public. Accomplish this and reduce the exces-
sive fee charged to bookmakers and there will be less friction
between the jockey clubs and the bookmakers, and the pub-
lic will gain in the end. So far as the reduction of the book-
makers' fees is concerned the proper method would be to
charge a stated sum for each man doing business and then
not limit the number of those who avail themselves of the
privilege. If bookmakers should fall by the way others would
take their places, and the revenues of the jockey clubs from
the bookmakers would be amply sufficient.

The committee have under consideration at present several
amendments to the old rules, and a special meeting of the
CongresB will be held shortly to pass upon the changes pro-
posed. It is proposed to have two responsible gentlemen
one for the west and south and the other for the east, to look
after forteits, as under the present methods it is manifestly
unfair to have a horse penalized for winning money which
his owner has not received and perhaps may not. A horse
wins a valuable sweepstake; the owner naturally supposes he
will receive the published amount, but instead thereof he is
given a portion of the money, the balance being in forfeit
orders or parties in the forfeit list. This is so obviously
unjust that the committee will endeavor to right the matter
so that hereafter winners will receive in cash what may be
due them.

Still another change which has been made will no doubt
cause many discussions pro and con as much can be said for
and against the rule, it is that hereaftor no allowance shall be
made for geldings. The allowance for mares will be as usual,
but geldings will have to carry full weight. Prior to adjourn-
ing the congress elected the following officers: J. E. Brews-
ter, secretary of the Washington Park Club, Chicago, was
elected president to succeed Charles Green, of St. Louis. B.
G. Bruce was re-elected secretary and O. L. Bradley was
chosen to succeed himself as treasurer. The next annual
meeting will be held at Chicago, on the second Wednesday of
November, 1S89.

"When the rumor gained ground in New York that a blow
had been struck at the interests of the bookmakers, a meet"
ing of the latter was held, although in all fairness it should
be stated that the "BookieB" claimed it as their regular
annual meeting. Reports were received and acted on, and
unfinished business for the year was disposed of. After the
meeting several of the members were interviewed, but each
and all declared that nothing had been done in relation to
the resolution pBssed by the committee. They all seemed
to be of the opinion that the aggressive course taken by the
associations would be considerably modified before the next
season lolls around, and consequently at present there is
nothing for them to bother themselves about.

The National Horse Show.

Elsewhere we reprint from the Chicago Horseman an ex-
cellent report of the great Horse Show just closed at Madison
Square Garden, New York. This report gives with some de-
tail the results of such of the rings as are of particular in-
terest to our readers.

Jockey Stilts.
There has never been any firm on the Pacific Coast which
has paid special attention to turning out jockey suits, but
now J. M. Litchfield & Co., of 12 Post Street will make u
speciality of both jockey and driving suits. The firm also
deal in uniforms and sooiety regalia.

Names Claimed.

By Jos. Welherhead, San Jose:

Patch wooit, for a bay sorrel colt star, in forehead, hind
feet white, foaled April 21, 18S1, by Wetherhead's Woodnut,
dam by George M. Putchen Jr.

Lady Elmont, for sorrel filly, foaled June 11, 1887, by
Woodnut, dam by Tilton Alroont; second, clam by Signal,'

1888

!P* ftofe awd M vortemaw.

381

Brood Mares Sold.

Last Friday, Messrs. Killip & Co., sold by order of J. B
Haggin E q., thirty-eight brood mares and fillies from the
Kanobo del Paso stock. The rapid increase of young animals
necessitated the sale and the purchasers may congratulate
themselves on the small numbers of buyers who were pres-
ent, for the animals brought but a small'sum in comparison
with what they were really worth. Floris, who was number
13 on the catalogue, went to Mr. Pacheco at $350, and Sb well
worth double the mouey. Mr. Kerr secured quite a number
of bargains, Virgie and Ona being dirt cheap at the prices
paid. Mr. W. F. Smith, waB lucky enough to secure the chest-
nut mare Annie Laurie, by Hubbard, he by Planet (son of Rev-
enue and Nina by Boston) out of Minnie Mansbeld. by imp.
Glencoe, for the exceedingly low figure of $210. Col.
Thornton secured rare goo»i value for his money in buying
the bay mare Rebecca, whose breeding ia the same as Annie
Laurie, for $520. All of the mares have been stinted to the
Rancho Stock Stallions, among whom are Tyrant, Darebin
Kvrle Daly, Sir Modred, Hyder Ali, Milner, Lougtield, War-
wick and others. The following is a full list of the mares,
buyers and the prices paid for each:

Annie Laurie, ch m, foaled 1870, Hubbard-Mayflower W F Smith
$210. '

Assyria, ch m, foaled 1881, Lever-Asia, R. E. Bybee, S180.
(Jinderelli, b m, foaled lb77, Cateshy-Slippar, Charles Kerr S190
Eliza, b m, foaled J878, Norfolk-Mary Wade, J. J. Evans 8325
Gipsy, or m. foaled 1879, Lndi-Trampoleitej Charles K*>rr, S115.
Irene, ch ro, foaled 188U, Leinster-Irene Harding, Charl-s Kerr S360
Lina, b m. King Alfonso-Titania, R E. Bybee, $200.
Maggie O'Neill, b in, foaled 1808, Lodl-Mary O'Neill, D C! Uraid
$60.

Maid of Stockdale, b m, foaled 1881, dhannon-Nanny Hubbard
Charles Kerr, S^aS. '

Medea, ch m, foaled 1876, Norfolb-Mary Givens, 0. E. Farnnm SJ45
Rebecca, b m, foaled 1877, Hubbard-Electm, H. I. Thornton $520
Rosa Bella, b m, foiled 1S81, King Alfonso-Miranda, Ohailes Kerr.
$200.
Floris, ch m, foaled 1885, Wanderer-FtowerGirl, G. Pacheco, S350
Sister to Rath Ryan, b m, foaled 1877, Lodi-^Eva Bulwer, C E Far-
num, $100.

Sophie, ch m, foaled 1880, Bazar— Sophie Jennison, E. 8 Culver
S2CU.
Virgie, br m, foaled 1831, Virgie— Sax, Charles Kerr, gGlft.
"Wild Rose, b m, foaled 1874, Nor fall— Mayflower, Charts Kerr
$490.
Younc; Flush, ch m, foaled 1830, Leinster -Flush, C. M. Chase. $310
Young Grtcian Bend, ch m, foaled J880. Shannon— Grecian Bend'
J. J. Evans, $80.
Ona, b in. foaled 1885, Onondago— Virgie, Charles Kerr, S550
Eliza, b f, foaled 1885, imp. Kyrle Daly— Eliza, P. C. Doroalech, ?I10.
Linora, b m, foult-d 1885, imp. Kyrle Daly— Sina, R. E. Bybee. S170
Brook, b f. roaled lt-85. Ten Broeck-Palmetto, Charlea Kerr. $40u
Amarj l'is, br in, foaled 1879, Grinstead- Woodbine, T. H. Burke, $120
Santa Rosa, ch m, foaled IHBd, Wheatley— Wild Rose, Charles Kerr'
S4C0,

Ursula, b m, foaled 1884, Duke of Montrose- Sozodont, E. F Fallen
S4'0.

Vedette, b m, foaled 1885. Tomahawk— Ellen Alice. John Heavy
8280. •"

Lorraine, ch f, foaled 188B, imp. Kyrle Dalv— Annie Laurie, Wilber
F. Smith, $385.
Asa, ch f, foaled 188C, Longfield— Assyria, H. Stimpson, 3125.
Comanche, ch m. foaled 1H.8, Leinster— Vivian, E. S Culver, S130.
Jobanua, b m, foale i J88H, Wheatley— Eliza, Charles Kerr, S160.
Maggie O., b m, foaled 1878, Shannon— Maggie O'Neill, Bruce Cock-
rill, $145.

Ros.* Bella Filly, b f , 1885, imp. Kyrle Daly-Rosa Bella, H. I . Thorn-
ton, S135.
Billow, ch ni, foaled 18P3, Longfield— Medea, R. E Bybee, S410.
Talluda, b m, foaled 18M, Enquirer— Tallulah, E. F. Fallen, ?175.
Ukiah, b ra, foaled 1834, Joe Hooker-Bay Kate, Theodore Winters,
$265.
Charity, ch ra, foaled 1884, Red Boy— Cinderella, E. S. Culver, $115.
Marin, bt foaled 1886, imp. Kyrle Daly— Marian, G. Pacheco, $215.

Arrest and Counter-Arrest.

Several months ago, Louis N. Schoenfield, a gentleman
prominent in turf matters and alBo theewner of several race-
horses, loaned a sum of money to the owner of Bolero and
Adeline, who were then stabled in Sau Francisco, taking from
him a chattel mortgage on the horses as security. The horses
were placed in th e keeping of Jeremiah Cumber, to fill their
engagements throughout the "West, and at conclusion of the
racing season Cumber left the horses with William Cunning-
ham on Long Island, acting under instructions from the
owner. Mr. Schoenfield had Comber arrested for lareency,
claiming that the chattel mortgage was an absolute bill of
Bale. Cumber was imprisoned for several days, although en-
tirely free of any wrong intent; but on motion of his attor-
ney was discharged on his own recognizance. On his release
Cumber had Schoenfield arrested for false imprisonment
plaoing his damages at $15,000. Schoenfield was arrested iu
New York last week and released on giving bail in $5,000.

F. Hochschulz, the well known carriage manufacturer of
Turk and Fillmore street, is paying personal attention to the
construction of hacks, carts and sulkies, and giving general
satisfaction to his customers. A number of Pacific Coast
drivers claim that Mr. Hochschulz turns out a superior sulky
to anything produced in the East.

Medical Classics offers the following suggestions to horse
owners, and while some of it is more applicable to farm
horse i than to the aristoorals of the race, it is sound advice;

It costs more to keep a poor horse than it does to keep a
good one. — Change the food of your horses often enough to
make them relish it. — Improper feeding iB the cause of nine
out of ten cases of sickness among horses. — Every time you
worry your horses you shorten Their lives and days of use-
fulness.— Sweat and dust cause the horse's shoulders to gall.
So do poor, ill-fitting collars. — The temperature of water for
horses is not so much of an object as the purity of it. While
it is best to have the water cool, it is more important to have
it free from all impurities. — Mares in foal should haveexer-
cise and moderate work, and under no circumstances Bhould
they be subjected to harsh treatment, nor should they ever
be allowed to go where they would be in danger of beiug
frightened. — The horse which can plow an acre while another
horse is plowing half an acre, or that which can carry a load
of passengers teu milea while another is going tive, independ-
ent of all considerations of amusement, taste, or what is
called fancy, is absolutely worth twice as much tu the owner
as the other. — Affection cannot be pounded in. Kind treat-
ment insures the affection of an animal, while rough treat-
ment is sure to cause its hatred. —It is alike dangerous to
other horses and men to spare tne life of a glandered horse.
Glanders is a highly contagious, incurable disease, and as a
rale, fatal in the human subject — When horses are suffering
from the bites of flies, or stings from other insects, sponge
the parts that cannot be protected by nets with water, in
which insect powder has been mixed — a teaspoonfnl to two
gallons of water.— Of two colts similar in disposition and
sense, one may develop into a steady and valuable family
horse, while the ofcher may be vioious, treacherous and un-
Bftfo— all because of fh_e different JO the men handling t{i«rn.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: -If Hidalgo will advise
us of the description, pedigree, etc, of the six-ytar-ild
stallion, record 2:25$, for $1,000, he can find a buver pr.jb-
ablv- Yours, A. T, Jackson '& Son.

Kewanna, Ind , November 19, 18SS.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— I send you by this
boat. Mariposa, ihe latest files, withaocounts of the boat race
for the championship between Searle and Kemp, who lately
defeated Hanlan. You will see that Searle, our new pheno-
menon, beat Kemp very easily, and he is considered by good
judges to be the best man ever seen in a boat, i. e.} judging
by collateral form Kemp defeated Hanlan easily, and this
man beats Kemp much easier, notwithstanding that Kemp
was considered in tip-top condition. Therefore, the conclu-
sion is: that supposing Hanlan to be anything like the man
he formerly was, when vanquished by Kemp, of course Searle
must be a veritable wonder indeed, and whichever of your
men comes down he will have a lively time to get back the
lost laurels. Kemp met Matheson iu a match over the same
course two days after his defeat, and won easily.

I am going down to-morrow to see the Melbourne Cud run
for. It is supposed that there will be quite 150,000 specta-
tors this year, aB the exhibition has drawn so many people
from the other colonies to Melbourne. At present Mr. Gan-
non, who owns Australian Peer, that bril'iant son of Darebin,
has the strongest string in training. He will start Melos
(winner of our Sydney Deiby) and Wycombe in the Viciorian
Derby, and has a easy show of winning with either, while his
grand veteran Arsenal (a previous Cud winner) jb as good a
favorite as anything else for thiB year's"Cop. The Honorable
James, which will be represented by Volley for the Derby,
and Australian Peer's old opponentin many a bitter fight, viz.
Abereorn for the Cap. I will send you on files of new?,
however, directly it is over. Hoping that sport is sull pro-
gressing on your side, I am. Yours tiuly,

Petty's Hotel, Sydney, Oct. 31, '88. (J. B. Lowe.

The Growth of Gambliner.

The New York Sun in a recent editorial on the above sub-
ject says:

Gambling, then, has descended from the higher to the
lower strata of English society, for it has always been
practiced to a wide extent among the people of wealth and
leisure. Including under the general term of gambling all
forms of batting or chances, it may be said that an English-
man iu the superior classes who is not a gambler is the ex-
ception; and with him go the whole body of Englishmen who
look up to him as a pattern to be imitated. Because the
Prince of Wales bets on a race, it is the fashion for Euglisb-
men generally to do the same thing, and even the clergy
themselves are not always proof against the temptation ; for,
besides the tendency of that people to ape their social
superiors, there is in them a strong natural instinct toward
gambling.

Undoubtedly the old gaming honses arid such gambling
bouts as Fox was wont to engage in have now become things
of the past. Heavy playing, like hard drinking may have
gone out of fashion among English gentlemen, popular aa
poker became in Eogland after its introduction by General
Schenck, but betting on all kinds of contests is moreifre-
quent than ever before.

Therefore it is not to be wondered at that the passion has
extended to the working people. There are more contests of
skill to bet upon, and the interests in them has become uni-
versal, so that the opportunities and the temptations have in-
creased, and bring within their influence all ranks of society.
The spread of reading has alse made these sports familiar to
a far wider circle than formerly, and stimulated the interest
in them, of which betting is a natural and almost irresistible
consequence.

Meantime modern methods of transacting business are in
some sort of a gambling character, or of a character to breed
the gambling passion. The stock broker and the dealers and
the speculator at all the different Exchanges are either gam-
bling for themselves, or acting aB agents for those who take
gambling risks. In the late wheat corner here, London grain
houses lost millions of dollars, for they were betting ou the
wrong side of the market. Whenever there is great activity
in Wall street at this period it has come to mean that Europe
ia speculating in our stocks, which are sent over in small
blocks for a great number of gamblers.

With us the growth of the gambling spirit has never been
shown so unmistakably aa during the political campaign now
near its end. Never before has there been anything approach-
ing the amount of betting on this year's election, both as to
the number of bets and the quantity of money put up in
individual cases. Ic has been enormous. Every day an 3
from all parts of the country we receive numerous requests
for opinion to be used as a basis foT betting. They come by
telegraph as well as by mail. They are all very urgent.
There seems to be a batting mania abroad, and in no other
canvass in our hiBtory has there been any equal to it. Of
course we cannot assist these gamblers, except by giving the
advice of the English Church CongreBB, Don't bet.

The Buffalo papers say it is reported that Horace W. Brown
is to sever his connection with C. J. Hamlin's Village Farm,
and take charge of the horses of Sire Bros., among which are
Harry Wilkes, 2:13A; Rosaline Wilkes, 2:14}, and Gossip Jr.
(pacer), 2:13£.

The thoroughbred horse Lexington wae the sire of the
granddam of the phenomenal two-year-old filly Sunol, 2:18;
also Jay-Eye-See and Clingstonp, the latter on the sire's side,
while Boston, the sire of Lexington, sired the granddam of
Maud S., 2:0S£. Blood will tell.

Answers to Correspondents.

rrX'6^0*11? an*V"recl only through theBft column*. No rfpli-s l.y
;„',"„ "^e-aph. Tbe Dame of the writer Bhonld accompany aM
quwlion*. not lo- publication, but as a guarantee of jtootl faith Lel-
tera received without the writer1!, name cannot receive attention

Danville, Cal.

Can you give us the breeding of Capt. Webster, sire of Free-
stone, 2;24£.

Answer.— Capt. Webster had a record of 2:30*. Can anv
reader iuforni us of his pedigree?
Chico, Cal.

Will you oblige a subscriber bv publishing in your next
issue the record of the horse Sable Wilkes when" he was a
three-year old? State when and where he made the record

Answer.-Sable Wilkes made a three-year-old reenrd of
^:IS, beating all previous three-year-old records by U sec-
onds. He made this on Saturday, October *9 h, at' the Bay
District Track, San Francisco, breaking Patron's 2:104 record
By quarters:

First quarter o:^R

Second quarter ...... .'.Q^iS

Third quarter L'l'.l" 0:841

Fourth quarter 0:34

2:18

Compton. Cal.

Please give pedigree and record of Bonnie Mc Gregor.

Answer.— Bonnie McGregor has a record of 2:1G made at
Rochester, N. Y., August in, ISSG. He is by Robert Mc-
Gregor, record 2:17*. dam F.nny Wheelock by Reconstruc-
tion, son of Vermont Boy.

A bet B that D lv traded Florence M. for Glory. B said
that Daly traded Florence M. for Specialty. Which wins?
Answer. — A wilb. Daly traded for Glory.

Reader, S. F.

What horse did Johnny Goldsmith drive in the race ihat
Lilly Stanley won at Gulden Gate Park this last fall?

Answer.— The track called Golden Gate is in Oakland.
Bay District Track is sometimes so-called, being near the
pleasure grounds called Golleu Gate Park. At Bay District
Track Lillie Stauley won an excellent race, and in this John A.
Goldsmith drove Bay Rose.

Sacramento.

What is the harness record for 100 miles?

Auswer.— In 1853 Conqueror, by Latonrette's Bellfounder.
dam Lady McClain by imp. Bellfounder, made 100 milts iu
8 hours, 55 minutes, 53 seconds.

vubscriber. Knight's Landing, Cal.

While reading th* article called '« Horses Names" in your
last issue, I saw the name " Election" used. What I am
anxious to know is, do you know of an entire son ii Elec-
tioneer by the above name? My reason for asking is ou ac-
count of owning a stallion which I exhibited at the Salinas
Fair two years ago nnder the name of Election. If any one
else has a prior claim to the name I wish to know it, so that
I can give my horse another name. My horse was raised by
Gov. Stanford at Palo Alto. He is by Electioneer, first dam
Lizzie H. by Whipple's Hambletonianj second dom Lizzie
Harris, by Comus; third dam by Arnold Harris. Comus by
Green's Bashaw, dam Topsy, by Prophet. Arnold Harris by
Whalebone, etc.

Answer.— The hors-e of which MisB WilsoD spoke is Elec-
tion (a full brother to Maiden, 2:23), foaled JSS5, by Elec-
tioneer, dam May Queen. 2:20, by Alexander's Norman; sec-
oud dam Jenny (dam of King Almont, 2:21^-) by Usef, son of
Mokhladi; third dam by the pacer Davy Crockett.' He is
owned in Philadelphia.

At a recent race-meeting at Abdallah Park, Cyntbiana, Ky.,
nine colts of the get of Simmons, 2:28, made records all the
way from three minutes down. SimmonB is nine years old,
and a full brothor to Rosa Wilkes, 2:18,}. His oldest colts
are four years old, and this is hia list of performers for this
year:

Roll of honor at nine years old: — Bon Bon, b m, four-year-
old, record 2:26. GosBiper, b s, three-year-old, record 2:294,
public showing at Bay District track 2:22£. Rose Simmons,
b m, three-year-old, 2:32}. Minnie Winuie, ch m, four-year-
old, record 2:35. M. Liss, blk m, three-yenr-old, record
2:36$, Dr. Simmons, ch s, two-year-old, record 2:39}. George
Simmons, b s, four-year-old, record 2:37£. Simmocolon, ch
s, three-year-'-ld, record 2:41]. Arascene, ch in, four-year-
old, record 2:42^. Greenleat, b a, two-year-old, record 2:42.}.
Senator Updegraff, b p, four-year-old, record 2:43,1. Black
Storm, blk s. two-year-old, record 2:47.}. West Wilkes blk
s, two-year-old, record 2:49. New York Central, br g, two-
year-old, record 2:49. Belle Wilkes, fotir-year-old, three-year-
old record 2:50. Persimmons, b g, four-year-old, record 2:57.
OcjrraUoid, blk s, two.year-old, jetjard 2;57J,

The Fashion-Boston Race in 1842.

Commenting on the great races of forty years ago, the New
York World says: Of all the great races of the past, none ex-
cited greater interest than did the match between Fashion
and Boston, run over the Union course, Long Island, ou May
10, 1842. It was for $20,000 a side, and was made a section-
al affair— North versus South. The attendance was some-
thing enormous, the papers of the day making it as large as
70,000 spectators. Boston was nominated by Col. W. R.
Johnson, trained by Arthur Taylor and ridden by Gilpatrick
at 126 pounds. The chestnut mare Fashion, who repre-
sented the North, was from New Jersey. She was nomi-
nated by Mr. Henry H. Toler, was trained by Mr. Samuel
Laird and ridden by his son, Joseph Laird, at 111 pounds.
BoBton was the favorite at about 100 to 60. In the first heat
Laird made a waiting race, with Boston leading, running the
first mile in 1:58, the second in 1:50, and the third iu 1:54.
In the first quarter of the fourth mile Lnird moved up with
Fashion, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. It was a des-
perate race for the lapt three-quarters, with Fashion winning
by a length in 7:32A, the then fastest time ever made for the
distance, the last mile being run in 1:55. Both cooled-out
well and Fashion went to the post the favorite for the second
heat.

The tactics of the first heat were reversed. Laird took the
lead with Fashion, and at the end of the first mile led bv
three lengths in 1:59, the same at the end of the second mile",
which was run iu 1:57. Iu the third mile Gilpatrick assumed
the offensive., and, out-running Fashion, Boston was in the
lead at the end of the mile, which was run in 1:5IA. Gil-
patrick kept Boston under a drive, while Lnird relieved
Fashion by a long, steadv pull until they were well into the
last three-quarters. He then cut loosa and headed Boston in
the run down the backstretch. The race iu an instant wim
virtually over, for keeping on, Fashion won the heat and
race easily 7:45, Gilpatrick pulliog Boston up inside the dis-
tance. Thus ended a race that — like the Eclipse Henry race
in 1823 — added fuel to the then already developed sectional
feeling between tbe North and South. The race between
Eclipse and Henry was the entering wedge, and was helped
ou somewhat by the success of Bascomb over Post Boy.

Since ThoB. Dunbar went to tho Fashion farm in New
Jersey three yearB ago, he haB been developing the spi < il of
tbe youngsters and aged horses there in a wonderful man-
ner, his last act iu that direction being to give the mare Ben-
lab, a daughter of General Knox that could barely Irot in
3:30 last year, a mark of 2:I!).T. When Dunbar bad tbe Gor-
don horses ho made that stable funjoua by the races ii won,
and he drove Guy and Clingstone a mile in 2:17 for Mr. Gui-
don, a font which pleased that gentleman immensely. Had
it not been for the unwarranted acti n of tb. Oli veland track
in expelling Dnnbar tho Gordon ftable would have been
stronger to-day than ever, but porbapH the expulsion wan u
good thing for Dunbar, as it sent him to a place where bis
work shows in a marked mauner, and as good colt handler
are at present in demand more than ever before he. ubk pot
anything in a money way,

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AmoDtj the Redwoods-

CHAPTER HI.

Wherein man is not idealized.

Everything true has, by its ancient birth, become so frayed
and worn that even ignorance grasps a measure of it and
smiles complacently. Hence I may be accused of triteness,
but not taxed with lack of truth when 1 say man is a strange
creature. The ways in which he displays this are so many
and so varied, and he is, withal, so unreasonable that the
BRiuts — bad not most of them once been men themselves —
might weep at sight of life so turned and twisted. Tie him
down to a prosperous business and he lougs aad sighs to be
free; sometimes, even, becomes pessimistic, donbls friend-
sbip, love and virtue, und nibMes at sin to quiet his restless-
ness; tura him loose with a fortune, he drains the resources
of tlie world, worries aud frets over circumstan ial mites, t:nd
wishes hs were this or tbat friend who is somewhat cramp d
for money, but has excellent healtb and a philosophical miud;
give him bachelor freedom and he is envious of domesticity;
make him a husband and he covets bachelor freedom. Thus
has he always hiB winter coat tor summer and his summer
coat for winter, and knows no peace except when at war with
his condition.

It was due, somewhat, to the workings of this peculiar
characteristic that when Erl and her father were walkiug
slowly homeward two joang men were stumbling along the
mountain-side a short distance below and to the south.
Seen afar, owing to some very nondescript coats and trousers
and a liberal supply of red mud on their boots, they looked
like forlorn and dissolute tramps, bnt a nearer view pro-
claimed them harmless fishermen armed with rod-cases, fi-h-
baskets, "gums" and blankets.

The taller of the two seemed less accustomed to mountain
travel than his shoiter ana more compact friend, and shifted
his roll of blankets impatiently, as though anxious to r^ach
some spot where he might rid himself of their weight. It
was plain that his movements arose from secret vexation
rather than lack of strength, for his sis fet-t of height were
balanced by proportional breadth, and a chest that Hector
might have envied gave him plen y of breathing space. He
needed all his gifts to follow the wild trail his companion had
chosen, and the query where it would en 1 was driving him
to such desperation that for the past ten minutes he bad been
ardent'y wishing himself back home. To express such a
wish, he knew, would but render him food for laughter, while
at the same time he realized that something must soon be
done, for night was almost upon them, openingH were grow-
ing fewer and fewer, and there was no more hope of reaching
a habitation (so far as he knew) than there hud been two
hours ago. At last he could stand it no longer, and regard-
less of dampness and dirt, hurled his blankets in front of him
aud declared he would nut go a step further.

"All right, Mr. Philip Wells," said his companion with
great deliberation, aud a slow, easy smile. "All right! No
place could be more perfectly ideal for a camping spot than
mis There's a little glade where we can build a tire, and
over here under this jutting rock are plenty of dry sticks.
Why my!"

Heooncluied with an intonation that would seem to im-
ply a wish for anything better as altogether preposterous, laid
his blankets down gently u.jou a Bpot from which he first
kicked the wet leaves, deposited his rod can upon them, put
his "gums" and basket at one end, took out a brier-wood
pipe, tilled it and beg^n to smoke in the leisurely manner ex-
pressive of calm content.

Mr. Wells regarded him through the entire performance in
sileuce, doubtful whether it were better to let his anger have
s*ay, or to boird it up for some future occasion. While de-
liberating he caught his friend's eye, and in spite of himself
laughed. Everybody always laughed at "Dick" Foote, no
matter how absurd he was. Whether it arose from his im-
pudence, was born of his independence, or grew out of an
assumed inflaeDce, his power for disarming resentment was
regarded as rjbenomeoal. He was one of the men easy to cen-
sure when absent, and difficult to resist when present. Like
all people of his temperament he bad a full understanding
with whom it wss best to exhibit hi3 peculiarities, and if he
cared for the person at all, was well advised when and where
to Btop. What he did not desire to tell no one could find out.
aud if an overbold person asked him why he was so fond of
Philip, he laughed aud said because the Wells family had the
reputation of being interesting, aud he found Philip the most
interesting of the lot. Had this been true it would have
been most unjust to Philip who admired Dick beyond every-
one, and give him credit for infinitely superior mental aud
moral qualities, beside considering him the jolliest compan-
ion in the universe.

It must be confessed that in regard to the latter considera-
tion Philip was just at present undergoing a change of heart,
for since the first day out Dick's perverseuess had been re-
markable.

In addition to the many minor reasous that go to influence
conduct, there was in this case a particularly large one,
which Philip was just beginning to suspect. This suspicion
helped to cool his aDger aud made him ask:

"Dick, tell me the truth, have yon any idea where this
place is we've been hunting for the last two days?"

Dick did not answer immediately, he frowued instead, and
Philip, gathering courage, continued:

"I'll swear if you haven't I'll never go out with you again.
This mikes the fourth time you and I have been on a wild
gio-te chase in the monntains, and I thick its about time to
stop."

"So do I. Come pu:l yourself together, old boy, and get
in and help make a fire. We must destroy the last of that
coffee before it looses flavor."

Dick laid his pipe down on a stump and began to gather
up the loose pieces of wood tbat lay scuttered here and there
and to pile them in a heap. Although he weighed consider-
ably more than was fashionable, hiB motions had a springy,
if rather ponderous quickness that kept him from beiog clumsy
and gave him fnll command of his strength.

It so happened that they had not yet reached the belt of
timber owned by the railroad, and wood of every kind, left
by the mill hands who, up to a dtty past, had been busy here,
was lying about in lugs of available size and branches of
desirable length.

It only accorded with Philip's general reputation for sun-
niness that, tit Dick's appeal, he was done wilh anger and
ready to undert ike anything that might he'p along. Together
they laid the foundation of a mammoth fire, leaving plenty of
Bpace for the bli.ze to mount through.

What difficult work it was getting that first little tongue of
flame to lick upward! How the damp wood hissed and drove
it back! Three times tbay watched it glimmer, glimmer,
l'ke a poor, earth-worn spirit and then cease altogether.

But on the fourth, a great snapping and crackling followed
its swift dash through the ceuier, and determined sparks
cheered it with bright bauuers until it roared lustily.

Bo'h men heaved deep sighs of satisfaction as it grew, for
the grim shadows of night were becoming larger and larger,
and nothing but broad jets of firelight could drive them
beyond the camp.

Philip, once fairly started, was indefatigable in his effort b
toward securing comfort. While Dick was feeding and keep-
ing a watchful eye on the growing tire, he had undone his
bundle and drawn from it a medium-.sized tin coffee pot
which he proceeded to tit to four stones. This completed to
his satis'action, he Bcooped a hole between them with a 6tick,
took from his bundle a tin plate, filled it wiih coalB from the
fire, dumped them into the hole, added some short sticks,
and in two or three minutes had a place where c-jffee could be
made in the most approved and artistic camp fashion. Dick,
who by this time could steal a»ay from his occupation as
stoker, was quietly watching Philip's operations, and, at list,
ventured to upset that promising amateur's castles by tajiug
in his easy, deliberate -vay:

1 Toss up, Phil, and let's see who'll go down to the Lorenzo
for water."

Such an expression of disgust, astonishment and vexation
shot suddenly across Phil'p's begrimed aud heaied face as
beggars descriplion.

"Oh, saints and sinners! I forgot all about water." With
this he gave his small fire such a poke that the few coals fl w
in every direction.

'Can't make coffee without it, old boy. Here, give me the
coffee pot and I'll take my can aud go down. Let's listen a
minute and get the bearings light."

Each stood perfectly still aud listened to the sounds that
t-tule into camp; the voice of the light breeze iu>tliug among
the firs and redwoods, the faint, evening twitter of birds, the
lonely call of the owl, and the quick snapprng of twigs came
at first, and later, as their ears grew more accustomed to the
forest voices, they heard far off a continuous murmur that
seemed like the rushing of water.

"There," said Dick, with the quick understanding of an
experienced woodman. "It's just down a few feet. We're on
the right bank," and he disappeared among the biush

"Just down a few feet,"eaid Philip to himself, as he patched
up his small fire. "I'm certain it's a mile." Then he re-
j sumed preparations for supper, by opening both fish baskets
and spreaciog their contents ona redwood stump which hap-
pened to be smooth enough to answer for a table. The dis-
play of edibles waB not imposing. There were plenty of
broken crackers, a fair-sized piece of I ajon, some very dry
bread, part of a can of tongue, some white sugar, three limes
and half a cau of condensed milk. He looked this scant
supply over and over, and his appetite a-sumed gigantic pro-
portions, that drove him immediately to cut prongs for toast-
ing bacon. This done he mended the camp rire and sat
down to wait. Slowly the minutes dragged by, each one
seeming an hour, and he w.is just making up his mind that
he would probably never see Dick again, and summing up
his many virtues, when the owner of them walked;quittly into
camp carrying both tins in one hand and wiping his face with
a rather elaborate silk pocket handkerchief.

"Something of a pull down there, Dick, eh?" said Philip,
jumping up and taking the coffee pot.'

"Oh, bless you, no. Nothing at all. How perfect!" This
last exclamation coming forth in so very fervid a tone, was
due to a glimpse of the impromptu table which Dick caught
as he waB setting down his can.

Even Philip's anxiety about the coffee pot now resting un-
evenly on the stones, could not hinder his loud laughter, as
he exclaimed:

"Perfect, well every thing else! I think some nf Hannah's
biscuits wonld be pretty tine just now."

Philip here forgot that only three days since he had ex-
pressed utter and complete dissatisfaction with all his poor
old housekeeper's efforts in the bread line and wished him-
self among the wilds with a handful of "hard-tack."

"But, my dear fellow, yon can have Hannah's biscuits
every day in the year. What do you want them now lor?
They would spoil everything."

Dick's enjoyment seemed so real that Philip gave up the
controversy (as he usually did) and helped spread out the
rubber blankets between the camp tire and the stump so they
might enjoy their meal at ease.

Soon the water in the coffee pot was boiling and the addi-
tion of some coffee rilled the camp with delicious odor.

"Perfect, perfect!" again said Dick with the fervid intona-
tion that made Philip smile.

He had cut the bacon into slices and was toasting two on
the prongs.

"Bacon never has the fine, clear flavor, gotten up in the
kitchen that it has cooked like this, Phil. How is the
coffee?"

"Immense! don't you smell it? What's become of the tin
cupB? Hold on I've got them. Fixing any bacon for me?"
Philip's appetite was again distracting him.

"To be sure, old boy. Here's a full supply. Not too
much sugar in my coffee, Phil, and tone down the con-
densed milk."

After all the tramping and uncertainty it was good to s't
before the cheering blaze with a cup of coffee in one hand
and a saudwich in the other, and throw off every binding
gyve. The world might be exciting itself over conclaveB, and
completion of bridges, and the coming coronation of a Czar;
but here, for the present, at least, all was cs tranquil as
when the Creator held intercourse with men tbrongh the
mouth of a chosen prophet.

Constitutionally, Dick was belter suited to snch scenes
than Philip, and even if life bore not nearly so pleasant an
aspect for him, aud he was generally criticised for lackirg
ambition, he kept his own counsel, laughed at his critics,
and, though he did uotchuose to proclaim it, led much more
the life of an ant than that of a cricket.

The very worst trait in his character was a habit of excess-
ive profession where really little feeling existed. It was
born of a belief, acquired when very young, that flattery is a
better key to the affections of men than frankness. No one
could associate with him intimately and not learn this, and
learning it, become doubtful of him in every w»iy. So ihat
his inconstancy aud insincerity passed for a fact, when the
truth was, few were bo strong in real attachment and so
faithful when occasion required.

Philip felt these inconsistencies and mourned them. Per-
fect frunkness was so completely the rule of his conduct
that he could not even assume the policy that a smooth life
is claimed to requiie. He hated to doubt people and yet he
was always doubting Dick whom he loved, aud then con-
demning himself as mean. Deep down in his heart he did
not believe the evil accounts of his friend, Rtill they uncon-
sciously influenced him. And even in so slight a matter as
when Dick said "Perftct! Perfect!" he did not give him
credit for sincerity,

"It might be perfect enough," he said, in reply to one of
these regular outbursts, "if we were sure of to-morrow.
Uuless we tit d this place what are we going to eat?

"Now, Phil, stop," said Dick setting his cup down beside
him and Btrttchiug himself out on his blanket. "You're
old enough to take things easier. A day at a time is all I
can t-tand. What's your opinion of women as anglers?"

"Dick, there's a complacency about yon that I admire,
and if money would buy it, it wonld be mine to-morrow.
What do yon suppose I koow about women as anglers and
what do you care. I fancy they'd be first rate. They can do
anything." Philip had been kept in a state of constant sub-
jection during his boyhood by four sisters, one of whom
gave promise of being a linguist, another of excelling as a
musician and two others as making more than average
artists; while he showed very large capacity for doing nothing
— a stale of affairs which probably accounted for his sanguine
view. This was evidently not shared by Dick who Baid
grnffly:

"No they can't. They can't do anything. They're
daubers. I've been fishing with at least a half dozen differ-
ent women, and I've never seen one yet who could strike a
fish."

'•Any how, Dick, to come right down to it, how many men
are there who strike a-fisb just right?"

"Plenty." Dick had resumed his pipe and tittentiou to it
had kept him lrom a lengthier and more explicit answer.

Philip's companion briar-wood was sending out rings of
smoke with a regularity that bespoke a more advanced state,
and he could venture on more explicit remarks without run-
ning the risk of being obliged to apply another hot coal to
his t-tbacco.

"Well, yon must be in luck," he snid with the smile he al-
ways gave to Dick's gruff replies. "From experience with
them I can count eight or ten genuine fishermen out of the
hundred or more duffers who frighten trout every summer.
And some of these are not above cri'icism in striking aDd
landing tish."

"Why, you're a kind of a critic," said Dick, trying to
gnther his good, broad brow into an enormous frown. "Can't
joa get a place on a paper?"

"By all the rules wouldn't that put an end to criticising?
I think, on the whole, the farm suits me better- It's pretty
hard work sometimes, but — "

"Hard work," mimicked Dick contemptously. "All the
hard work or hardship you know anything about could be
put in a thimble. If I didn't drag you out in this way occa-
sionally, you'd die of actual non-circulation."

"It was easy enough for Columbus to discover America,
too. It wus there, and all he had to do was to sps it, eh?
Perhaps you think managing a vineyard aud orchard is great
fun."

"I do, the way you run it. There's money enongh back of
you to build a town. If yon were an impecunious pleader
like me you might talk about hardship."

Something relative to his impecuniousness, or to his posi-
tion annoyed Dick, and he Bat up quickly and stared in ibe
fire. His face, excepting the nose which was too short, pos-
sessed unusual Btrength, aud the chin and throat were re-
markably handsome. He wore no beard aud his hair and
eyebrows were that wonderful black, which in lustre and
depth is like nothing in the world bnt itself.

Dcik always felt aggrieved when he talked this way of
himself; though his manner waB not calculated to arouse
sympathy, it said quite sb plainly as words could: "Let me
alone; I may talk about this; but you shall not " And im-
mediately after he would ask Borne perfectly irrelevant ques-
tion. He felt, now, that Philip was regardiug him sympa-
thetically, 60 he opened his long, grey eyes very wide and
asked:

"How long do you think you will stay, after we find Sel-
den's place?"

'I can't say positively Dick, but think about two weeks
will wear me out. How long have you made up your mind
for?"

"Odo clear month."

"A month! What'll become of your clients?"
"In San Jose? Some will probably find another lawyer.
I'm not going back there. I^ni goiDg in with Wild it Sharp
of San Francisco."

"Good! That'll please the girls immensely. Rachel will
have you over to the house every week."

Something in this allusion to the girls did not seem to be
exactly pleasant to Dick. He brushed his coat vigorously
for a second, and then got up and walked beyond the tire-
light into the shadows. Philip was tco accus'omed to such
humors to regard this one especially, and be had smoked
himself almost asleep when Dick came quietly back and laid
a hand on bin shoulder.

"There are footsteps and voices in the brush just below
us," be said with the calm deliberation that always charac-
terized him.

Tetronella.
San Francisco, Nov. 26th, 1888.

Local Flies.

It was a splendid May morning, now some four years ago,
I found myself lit the head of the good water, and ready to
begin, says Mona iu the English Gazette. The river was in
splendid condition — the least thing high, perhaps, but tho
color was all that could be desired, aud it was fining down
nicely. Never stood hope higher, and I soon saw that the
tish were rising, 1ol>. I fished a mile aud more of the best of
that stream, "all I knew." I tried rising lish aod likely
places, neither changed toi often, nor sulkily refused to
show them anything else. Four hours vie tied four fishes,
scaling under a pound and a half all tol I. It was saddening
ami strange; quite inexpUcuble. I never hud a really good
day on the water, but this was a downright bad oue. At last
I cime to Billy Kooney's Quicks. I don't know Bill llooney
myself, nor why this frightful and impassable bull-tiuch w»s
called his qnicks. but I mtntiou the matter iu order to ex-
pluin that the prospect down river was as effectually stopped
by the "quicks," as it would have been by a park wall. I
negotiated these "qnicks" — not for the first nor bst time,
either — but beg to be Bpared the details, and tbeu saw. al out
a hundred yards lower down, Tim the Weaver, in mid-stream
steadily aud discreetly flogging away with his hazel. Tim
wore his brogues, but wilh an eye to ecocomy aud subse-
quent comfort, h d his corduroys under his nrms and his
stockings in his pocket. He was killing tish. I e lowly fol-
lowed aud watched him and just came alongside as he lifted
out his fourth half-pounder.

We had met before at the modest bar of the single village
hostelry, a mill lurther on, where I frequently had a last
glass of beer before the train called, sc we exchanged sal-
utalious aud inquiries. He had begun at "Rooney's
Quiok,"and had got fix. The day did not "pLize hiuii."
Yesterday it was a trifle too high, to-day it was too low.
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j fiwas now getting "niortial clear." I had but little to say, not
Mfeeling at all equal to the occasion. I accompanied him for
ij. lut-urly au hour, but did not wet a line, and then his wife
,j Japptared oo the .scene, about to cross a bridge (a plank) that
II Ij let I to (he village, just as we came to it, and said something
I which was unintelligible to nib, but which Tim translated
-flinto action by saying ho had to go home. His ro 1 wis an
- (eight foot haztd wand; he had no wiuch — winch, iudeed! His

line appealed to be strong hemp twine, and his collar a short,
much-frayed, heavy piece of Silmon gut. Oh, it made my
heart sink! Then he came ashore and aBked to look at my
flies. The man was quiet, uupretending simplicity itself.
He never uttered a joke or smart thing in his life, nor ever
tried. "Them flies is a trifle too small for the day, but that
isn't a bad one at all, at all," and so on. ''Them's mint-!"
and with the calm air of a man taking part in the most unpre-
tending transaction in life, he quietly drew his collar over
the back of his hand, and for a moment named and briefly
characterised each of his five flies. He called one of them
his Hare's Ear: his Hare's Ear! Yes, he tied them himself.
His eyes were not as good as they once were, and he could
Dot always get the stuff.

I was dazed, dumbfounded. Astonishment too deep for
utterance held me spell-bound; the subject defied observa-
tion. He relieved me by offering the best of his fish — not
that I wanted his fish for a moment, but it gave a turn of
human interest to the situation. His flies were — well, un-
canny, and gave one the shivers. His Hare's Ear! Finally
he forced half-a-dozen of his best trout on me, and as he
stoutly refused money, and my flask was empty, I drew out
my fly-book. I trembled as I did. Would he annihilate me?
Would a withering glance of sarcasm come from those passive
blue eyes, and madden me into assaulting him on the spot?

No! He exhibited all the instincts of the true gentleman;
he scanned my glittering treasures like one thoroughly in-
ured to it, praised here and there, detracted the Bize of this,
the wing of that, and on the whole, bore him nobly, and
could only be parsuade I to help himself to four. Caretnlly
he fastened them inside his cap, and wishing me a hearty
good-bye and good luck, retired over the bridge, to *'put on
him," under the tree on the other side. But I am haunted
by a misgiving that those flies remain unwetted to this day
— at least until they were remodelled. And those flies of
his? In size they were small salmon, his stretcher medium,
and all tied with a cobbler's "wax-end." For body aud
hackle he teased np the frayed worsted of an old sock. As
for wings and tail, he said he had a few "bins" and a cock,
and he could generally pick up a feather or two about the
door or garden at the hack of the house. His "Hare's Ear,"
like the Psalmist of Israel, was feaifully aDd wonderfully
made, and its memory abides with me to this day. Felt
scrapings from an old hat and a gray pullet's feather sup-
plied the material. And the heads of those flies? Small
peas in size, and their rudeness and coarseness were simply
incredible.

An old angler on the Shannon I have some'imes heard dis-
parage full-bodied, "woolly" flies as "wads of hay;" but had
he seen Tim's he would have been beaten. Flattery has its
limits, and in the interests of justice he would have to hunt
up something more worthy of the subject. Wads of hay
were models of artistic elegance in the comparison.

Next day I Bought my fly-dresser And recounted my experi-
ence. He made up from my instructions the uearest ap-
proach to the weird originals; but what a falling off was
there! Still, I must say in justice to him, that I never have
seen anything so ragged and uncouth since. I relieved his
evident anxiety by assuring him that no man should draw
from me whence the things came.

A few days after, on rather fine water, I tried my suvage
nondescripts. Two hours' conscientious floggiDg and not a
rise. Then I mounted a set of my own, rather small, and
had a fair day, getting some eight or ten half-pounders before
time called me to put my rod together. Half an hour later I
was relating my experiences to the landlord of the village
hostelry.

"You see, sir," he said, "Tim sever fishes only when the
water is full, and then, I believe, he fishes in a way of his
own."

I believe him. A miller, who was standing by talking to
a friend, then broke in:

"Yes, Tiro is mighty lucky among the trout, my old woman
cad a beautiful lot from him last Friday week, and faith he
had them up to the house afore breakfast."

I mention this as incidentally confirming Tim's own
account; but then it wanted no confirmation, as I had seen
enough to convince me that the proweBS, under his own
chosen conditions, waB something to contemplate with
mingled feelings of admiration and despair. I met him but
once after, and that out of harness. *He was making hay
towards the end of summer, in a field beside the lower reaches
of the river. The season had been warm and dry, and the
river had dwindled to a streak. He told me the trout were
being snared by day and set-lined by night in hundreds— by
the "cubs." Cubs is local for boys, and is not at all cppro-
bious.

I suspect Tim himself is something of a cub in thisTespect.
He told me incidentally that he had been fined £4, or three
mouths, a few seasons before, for taking salmon with a gaff
when ascending the river in October. He also informed me
that the tine was paid by subscription among his neighbors.
I freely expressed my surprise that his misconduct should
have elicited what seemed very like condonation, if not
approval, and hinted that there was probably a fellow-feeling
id the matter. My views were received with quiet astonish-
ment. I was utterly mistaken. "Arrah, shore, sir, jail is no
place for any mau to be in!"

Aud really it seemed to me that there was nothing to add
to this philosophic view of the matter.

visitors. The guests will be given au entettaiument each
evening, and at the close of the field contests a skub'iug
tournament will be held to exceed anything in the histoiy of
the State.

A large number of dogs ere now in the county being
twined, and many more will be there in a few days. The
contest will be well worth witnessing, and we predict a gala
week in Bakersfield both to those whose interest begins and
ends with the competing dogs, and to those who desire a lit-
tle outing during which they can see something ot the work
of grand setters and pointers, and enjov firetclass shooting as
well. The grounds rerserved for the trials are but a moiety of
those affording splendid sport, and all of the land controlled
by thy Kuigbts of the Trigger will "be open to the use of the vis-
itors. The hotel aud restaurant facilities at Bakersfield have
been so much increased duriDg the year aB to insure comfort
to all who may be present.

Mr. Isaac Miller, a sportsman himself, together with Mr.
Richard Seymour, of bear-killing fame, can accommodate a
huudred or more, and give them precisely the attention
which lovers of the gun appreciate. Mr. Leonard and other
stable owners will have plenty of saddle horses and vehicles
on hand. Tne delightful rooms of the Knights of the Trigger
will be open at all times to sportsmeD, and Inst but not least.
Mr. EdLechner, whose place of business is near the clnb
rooms, will devote hiB whole time to anticipating the wishes
of his friends.

Haroldin e Dead •

Mr. Wm DeMott who is training a string of Derby dogs
for the coming field Irials at Bakersfield, lost last week by
death from plenrn-pnenmouia, his English setter bitch Har-
oldine. The bitch was a Blue Belton, wlnlped April C9 h,
1SS6. by Hnrold (Oath— Gem) —Janet (Count Noble— Dash-
ing Novice) Iu form and coat Haroldine was not particular-
ly showy, but she was about as racy an animal as California
has seen, aud as a puppy in last year's Derby she showed
great pace, much pluck, im extraordinary degree of 6ense
and a grod nose. Her style was of the low, level-moving
sort, and unless closely watched her work was not appre-
ciated at its real worth. All in all, she was the peer of any
English setter that we remember to have seen, as to her nat-
ural quality. She did not have the benefit of skillful training
and handling, but showed brilliantly, although beaten for first,
monev. Her name was originally Henriette, but in October
of 1886, her breeder changed it to Haroldine. Mr. DeMntt's
loss is ereat, but the loss to the setter interest is greater.
Haroldine would have started in the current all age stake,
and bid fair to make it warm for competitors.

The air of Bakersfield should be inspiriting these days.
Mr. Schreiber, of this city, expected to go down there deer
bunting a few days ago, and sent ahead a large flagon of
something warranted to dispel the night damps and forefend
miasms of all intensities. The flagoD was securely sealed,
consigned to Mr. W. E. Hougbtm, and placed by that gen-
tlemau upon the piazza of his residence where it remained
exposed for some days. When the consignee happened to
examine it one day, he perceived that its condition was a
convincing proof of the highly braciDg and ozonized atmos-
phere of the town. Although the flagon was of heavy glass,
the fluid bad all disappeared, and the only teuable hypothe-
sis is that it exo mosed and is now being whirled abou^ oo
the winter zephyrs of Kern County. One thing is certain, it
either evaporated or did not.

Those who go down to the field trials should be driven at
once to Mr. C. E. Lechner's in Masonic Block, where they
can learn of the whereabouts of acquaintances and be piloted
to good quarters.

Those who intend being present at the field trials, and
wish to do so, can secure rooms and saddle-horses or seats
iu carriages by dropping a line to the Kennel Editor of the
Breeder and Sportsman, who will be pleased to arrange for
them. Such a course will insure against delay or disappoint-
ment, and naturally give those who first make application,
the choice of apartments aud conveyances.

Treatment of the Brood Bitch-

THE KENNEL,

Doc owners a>"6 requested to Bend for publication the earliest poBsi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of Bireand dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

The Field Trials.

The week beginning January 14th is being looked forward
to with anticipations of pleasure by the sportsman fruternity
of California. . .

On that date the Held trials of the Pacific Coast Field Trial
Club will begin at Bakersfield, Kern county, and they bid
fair to be of unusual interest, The members of the Kenuel
Jlub and sportsmen in general, will be guests of the Knights
of the Trigger of Keru County, who are using every effort to
aake the week one continuous feast of pleasure.

No better place could have been selected than Kern county
for these contests, aud the residents in order to show their
appreciation for selecting their county, are uniting with the
Knights of the Trigger in making preparation to receive the

As the external world is the environment of the mother
before the birth of progeDy, so she forms its environment,
and as her surroundings are under domestication, very much
those which we supply, it follows that great care should be
taken that thesa should :. be of the most fitting kind,
says Aste in the Kennel Gazette. Exercise were
best optional to her, anyway it should be regular,
if somewhat restricted. Her nervous system must be guarded
from sudden shock. Cleanliness should be supreme. Ste
that the bench and yard be kept most scrupulously clean,
and it is well to wash the bitch herself onre or twice to re-
move any ova of worms, which might be adherent to her
breastB, and so, finding an easy paBBage into the stomach of
the young, produce those dreaded parasites from which so
many die in the early weeks of life. The ova of many
worms, e. g.t Ascaris lumbricoides, may remain in wet soil
for many monthB. Dogs pick up these ova" on their feet,
whence they get on the bench, and bo on to the breasts of the
bitoh, and thence into the puppy's stomach, where they de-
velope into worms, with results which we all know.

Nothing can be added by mental impression, but it is quite
possible that much maybe withheld from the embryo by
arrest of development. In an organ, as the ovary, so abund-
antly supplied by nerves, maternal impression and nerve
shock may often cause arrest of development of the ovum,
resulting m the deficient formation or mental quality of the
future embryo; similarly also the foetus in utero may be
influenced and its developmental growth arrested by means
of failure of nutrition. I must make this point very clear —
wheji the impregnated ovum has once been cast off" from the
ovary of the mother, it is no longer an integral but a disivtegral
part of her body, and becomes a pseudo-parasitical— that is to
Bay, whilst deriving nourishment from its hostess, th6 vital
powers inherent within it carry out its own development,
subject of course to the supply of the material tor this pur-
pose. The ovum, cast off and fecundated, becomes an
embryo which is re-attaohed to some part of the maternal
body"(usually, bui not invariably the uterine interior— as in
abdominal pregnancy, where the fcotus sometimes grown
freely and attains perfect maturity) by means of the placenta
in mammals, but has no direct connection with the nervous
system of the mother, therefore no impression can act, except
by arrest of blood-supply, whioh indirectly is capable of pre-
venting proper development.

Thus, by the exhaustive process of reasoning aud by ex-
cluding what can uot, we may arrive ot an inferenoe of what
may, and thus find out what does occur. Nature is a clever
conjuror, and though she oftimes repeata her tricks to show
us "the way it is done," we are frequently none the wiser;
sometimes, however, we may get behind apparatus differing
from the carnivorre, and are able to extract the smaller
amount of proteids, contained in a larger bulk of food. To
balance the daily waste, under moderate exercise, the pro-
portion of albumenoid to carbonaceous food should be
relatively less for ordinary dogs than for brood bitches, be-
cause they require a larger proportion of the former to sup-
ply the demands of new growth in the progeny. If al-
bumenoid food be abundant, unnecessary work is thrown
upon the kidneys, and the dog will show a great craving for
vegetable matters as coucbgracs or even manure; but if the
carbonaceous food be excessive, an unnecessary load is thrown
upon the intestines. Gelatinoid. although nitrogenous sub-
stances, have not the same power of nourishing the body as
the proteides, aud a dog will soon die if fed alone upon
tbem. The importance of liine-pbospbates to breeding of
Lious, etc., in the Bristol Zoological Society's gardens, where
the head-keeper Blunsdei informed me they form an im-
portant parr of the dietary. Very few cubs are born in these
gardens with cleft-palate, whereas such are not uncommon
in other Zoological Gardens where lean meat is given,

Joe Emmerfs Dogs

Mr. Joe Emmett, at whose pranks upon the stage half
the civilized world has laughed, and with whose vein of
pathos and dainty'.love songs the rest of the world has been
moved by strong emotion, is a great dog fancier. His pur-
chases have been noted in these columns from time to time,
and it is with pleasure that some side lights are. thrown
upon his pets. An exchange says: Mr. J. K. Emmett, the
popular actor, wrho in his one character of "Frirz" has so
completely won the esteem aud even affection of the Ameri-
can public that he everywhere obtains overflowing houses,
and is frequently invited to visit cities, the inhabitants of
which think they have been slighted when he was on tour,
has for some years introduced dogs as his companions on
the stage. In explanation of this lie said recently that he
had always felt that it was impossible to present a faithful
picture of a man without giving him a dog for a companion.
From the standpoint afforded by this view it is easy to com-
prehend why "Fritz, " running over with what Sam Slick
calls "human natur," should be constantly associated with
dogs.

Mr. Emmet first put his theory into practice in 18S1. when
he fell in love with Bayard Junior at MadiFon Gardens, New
York, where he was shown by Mr. Pope, of Boston, who did
not, however, get a prize with him ; but be did what prnbablv
suited him as will, for he sold him to Mr. Emmet for $2,500
(£500), the highest price ever given for a dog up to that
time. Bayard Junior made his tirst appearance on tbe stage
soon after in ''Fritz among the Gipsies," in which there is an
Alpine scene. The hero crossing tbe mountains Hudsa child
and adopts it, tbe dog after his purchase having a large stare
in the finding as well as in subsequent scenes, all uf which
took immensely with the audiences that everywhere crowded
the bouse from floor to ceiling. The receipts that season
were $25,000 in excess of any other, aud Mr. Emmet attrib-
uted this entirely to the dog, who was as affectionate as be
was handsome, and was Mrs. Emmet's constant companion
and guard. He died during his second season under unac-
countable circumstances, and a post mortem revealed the fact
that two small bones of a pig's foot were wedged in one of
the intestines and had set up inflammation which caused the
death of this grand dog who win bred by Mr. J. Comming,
Macdona.

Bayard Junior was mourned by his master and mistress as
sincerely as though he had been one of their children, aud it
wa- partly to rill the gap iu the domestic circle that Rector
was purchased soon after for $4,000 (£800), a price that again
broke the record. He was bought from Mr. Heme, of New
York, who had given Mr. S. AV. Smith, of Lee s, £300 for
him a few months before. Mr. Emmet was warned to beware
of his dog, who had the reputation, here, and in New York,
of being very savage, and his looks certainly were not pre-
possessing. However, Fritz soon put the temper of his new
purchase to the test, for he took bim on the stage within an
hour. The play then running was "Fritz the Bohemian," in
which a child has an important part, children being, of
course, as necessary as dogs for a correct picture of "human
natnr." In one scene the child is sung to sleep by Fritz with
a very beautiful lullaby, and a conch had been used in this
scene up to this time. But Fritz took Kector straight from
Heme's Kennel on to the stage, where the dog went to the
footlights, and looked calmly over them round the crowded
bouse, answering, with a somewhat ominous growl, tbe
thunderous applause which greeted him as soon as the audi-
ence got over the astonishment caused by his appearance.

At command from his new master Kector laid down to
make a conch for thechild, who was carefully laid just across
hiB breast, her head resting on his shoulder. Kector com-
pleted this charming, but uurehearsed scene by encircling her
with his left paw, and remained perfectly still while two
verses of the lullaby weresuup, although he gave a snarl when
the child was lifted from hiB breast and placed on her conch.
He tilled this role for about twelve monthB with enormous
Buccess. He was also a splendid guard from the owner's
point of view, but not from that of vistor's. He would
always escort them from the front gate to the house, but if
they attempted to go away without seeing some one (as in the
case of tramps) he would at once seize them, generally by the
arm, aud would hold them until their cries brought assist-
ance. Occasionally he treated legitimate vistors in tbe emue
way, but Fritz maintains that such attentions were only
shown to people who came to borrow money. Beotor was
neither quarrelsomo nor ravage, but he would not endure
restraint. He would remain perfeotly quiet in a room if the
door was left aja», but if closed he would at once rear him-
against it, aad hammer it in a way calculated to beat out the
upper panels in a very short time. In one instance when
locked in a stable he spliotered the door, which was au inoh
thick in this way, and then with his teeth mode a hole large
enough for his egress. Then he laid down and slept quietly
through the night on the bed provided fur bim. His objec-
tion to confinement led to his death, for he killed himself in
getting free one night when he bad been chained up by the
kennelman.

Prior to this Mr. Emmet hud purehased from Mr. Pope,
for §1,000, the bitch Jura, bred by Mi. Cumming Macdona,
and had bred her to Rector twice. Since the dog's .'eath
she has taken a role in "Fritz, our German Cousin," her
part in which is simply to accompany her master through
several scenes, and to listen to a song. "My true dog, 1 love
Hue," w iiieh Fritz sings to her as an answer to the taunt of
a relative who complains of the attention wasted on u dog.

Afterwards Jura is sent away to her kennel, in :• i.
nients a Shot is beard, and the heroine rushes m to

the noble dog had been shot by order of its envious n I
Jura -will fill this role for the coming season, and will i
retire in.favor of .Pliulimmon, purchased on August 1

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already mentioned, for £1,000, and destined to appear in a
new play to be called "Fritz in a Madhouse." Mr. Emmet
has another St. Bernard, a very beautiful bitch called Gloria,
by Rector — Jura; but she is simply the pet of the house,
being so shy that she will not face a single stranger, much
less an audience.

Raising- Dogs For Tneir Skins in China-

Mr. Edgar, the commissioner for customs at Newchwang,
in Manchuria, in the last Chinese Customs Yellow Book,
referring to the trade from that port in robes and mats made
of the skins of dogs and goats, says it is generally supposed
that dogs are picked up promicuouslv whenever they may
be found straying, destroyed and their skins sold to dealers.
This is not the case. The business may have had its origin
in this way, but it is now as systematically carried on as
sheep farming. There are thousands of small dog and goat
farms dotted over Manchuria and the eastern borders of
Mongolia. A bride will receive as dowry, a number of dogs
proportionate to the means of her father. It is probable,
says Mr. Edgar, that in ?io other part of the world are there
to be found such splendid dog skins for size, length of hair,
aud quality, the extreme cold develorjing a magniticent coat.
For the full-sized robe, say SO inches by 36 inches, at least
eight animals are required. Putting the price realized at
14s. lOd. per skin including the selection, for the skins
must match in color and length of hair, and cost of sewing.
The animals are generally strangled in mid-water, but not
before they are eight months old, and then the skins taken
in a frozen condition, principally to Moukden and Chin-
chow, where they are cured, assorted and made into robes,
mats, etc*

Hints to Kennel Owners.

Acute diseases of the digestive organs of the dng
are not so frequent as are derangements of a subacute and
chronic form. Although Youatt speaks of the intestines of
the dog as very irritable and liable to suffer from inflamma-
tion it is evident that he does not refer to the form of disease
which is intended by the use of the word now; in fact, he
includes constipation under the heading of inflammatory
affections.

Enteritis, as true inflammation of the intestines is properly
called, may'arise from the exposure to cold. It also occurs
as a consequence of the introduction of any irritant substance,
and generally it happens that the stomach is involved in tho
disease, and the term gastro euteritis is then applied.

Symptoms of acute disease of the stomach and intestines are
usually very marked, and appear quite suddenly. At rir&t
the animal is restless often pants, and suffers from severe
thirst. The internal temperature is raised, but this is seldom
found out until the signs of disease are so decided that the
aid of a veterinary surgeon has been sought. But the pres-
ence of heat externally is ascertained by merely placing the
hand on the abdomen which is not only hot, but also tender
to the touch.

Vomiting is one of the most distressing accompaniments of
the inflammatory attack, and while it lasts it is almost im-
possible to give medicine by the mouth.

Pain in enteritis is not so acute as in colic, and it is more
coustant. The dog makes no violent movements indicative of
suffering, but sho^s by frequent panting and restlessness
that pain is present. At different periods in the course of
the disease either constipation or diarrhoea may be a symp-
tom; although it is never safe to give purgatives in this dis-
ease in the dog, enemas of warm water with a little olive oil
and soap will be useful in breaking down any hardened
mass which may cause an obstruccion.

Treatment of enteritis or gastro enteritis does not promise
much success, and very little indeed can be done beyond
using sedatives co allay pain. Medicine cannot be given by
trie mouth in cases where vomiting is incessant, but the
hypodermic method of treatment, which is peculiarly appli-
cable to dogs, offers an easy escape from this difficulty, and
various anodynes may be conveyed beneath the skin without
exciting any alarm or irritating the stomach.

A warm bath is a domestic remedy which can always be
applied at once to dogs of moderate siz?, and animals which
are too large to be immersed in water may be fomented con-
stantly with flannels wrung out of moderately hot water. It
must not, however, be forgotten that the skin of the dog is
very sensitive. Constant vomiting, which resists the effects
of sedatives injected under the skin, will sometimes yield to
small doses of prussic acid, and this remedy should always
be tried in doses of one to four drops with a little cold
water.

Occidental Coursing- Club— Second Meeting.

The Occidental Coursing Club organized a year or more
ago, with the purpose of renewing interest in the grand sport,
has had a rather precarious existence since its opening meet-
ing of last year, but the success of the event given on Thurs-
day laBt at Newark, will go far toward placing the club upon
a firmer footing, and giving it that vigor necessary to the
highest success. Its first meetina under the presidency and
supervision of Colonel Stuart Taylor, was the best managed
coursing conclave peen up to that time in the State. Colonel
Tajlor's military decision and inflexibility in enforcing order
conduced much to the comfort of the spectators, and relieved
the day of all embarrassing incidents. It is not too much to
say of the present President, Colonel S. 0. Gregory, that he
has even improved upon Colonel Taylor's admirable meth-
ods, and last Thursday's gathering will go down in the An-
nals of tbe club as being about an ideal day with the hounds.
No pool selling was allowed, and no noise or wrangling an-
noyed the spectators, although much betting was done quiet-
ly by the keen veterans who thought they could pick winners
without fail. Tbe attendance was very large when the counter
attractions nearer the city are considered, a half dozen very
pleasant ways of spending the holiday being offered, besides
visiting Newark. The day was periect, being bright, sunny
and dry, and the ground having been well moistened by tbe
recent rains bo that the footing was good and the feet of the
dogs were not torn in their turns. The hares were surpris-
ingly gco 1. It is too much too expect that a hare which has
been paiidocked for a month shall be equal in speed and
strength to one which ranges the Merced plains and jugs
twenty miles each day to water.

The arrangements for driving the hares from the slipping
door were well made and no hitch occurred. The officers of
the day were on the alert at all times, and attended to theii
duties so promptly and were so pleasant about it as to earn
tbe grateful acknowledgement of the club and visitors. The
Held stewards weie Messrs. J. F. Carroll, S. L Abbot
Jr., and Thomas J. O'Keefe; Slip steward, Colonel S. O,
Gregory; Flag Btewart, H. Boyd; Judge. John Grace; Slipper,
James Wren. Secretary S. B. Liuooln ib entitled to much
pr&JBe, to* hia. attention to the details pf $be meeting,

The slipper got a lot of punishing but stood it bravely,
giving all of the dogs fair slips and the owners satisfaction.
The next meeliug will be given on New Years day at
Newark.

The winner, Sly Girl, belonging to Mr. Egan is a very
strong and racy bitch, rather small, by Tribute-Jemima, and
has been a winner since her sapling starts. She is very quick
from slips, a close worker and has any amount of slaying
power.

Gentle Annie, the runner up, is a famous old bitch, that
has been conditioned year aiter year without seeming to
grow stale or weak. She has won many courses and seems
likely to win many more.

first. round.
Kate Fisher — Lady.

Lady led from a long Blip to a decent hare and wrenched
it, letting Kate Fisher in, and the latter could not be dis-
placed through a long cource, in which she scored two go-
bys and tht kill.

Crihb — Jennih June.

Cribb cut out the work for tbe run-up and a wrench and a
turn, hnd then let Jennie June in for a couple of wrenches,
when Cribb again took possession aud won.

Snow Drift— Davy Crockett.

Snow Drift made a brilliant burst to a very strong hare aud
got a turn out of it before it entenred the escape. Davy
Crockett, though game, was not speedy enough aDd Snow
Drift won.

PEASANT GIRL — JULIET.

The former won a long course and won out of hand, Juliet
not being placed until the litter part, when she made two
wrenches and the kill, Peasant Girl winuing.

NEW BROOM — BENELON II.

Benelon was first to the hare, but New Broom in the nick
of time scored a go-by and turned, holding the quary for
several points, when it escaped. Bunelon II got a bad fall
but was beaten anyhow.

BELLE OF WATERLOO — REDWOOD.

After a hard no-course in which the Belle got a pumper
after a second hare, tbe dogs were fairly slipped and Bed-
wood made tire run up and turn, when Bel'e assumed com-
mand aud rolled up a grand score before letting the dog in.
The hare escaped and Belle was awarded the course.

GENTLE ANNIE — BEN COTTON.

The bitch beat Ben, almost pointless, on a hare which es-
caped.

KILLARNEY— FAUGH A BALLAGH.

Old Killarney showed that he had a shot or two left in the
locker, beating Faugh in short sharp burst to a ghost of a
hare, Killainey securing a wrench before the hare escaped.

MISS CROCKETT — NEVADA LASS.

The pair had a no-course after separate bares, Miss
Crockett soon killing, while the Lass pumped herself before
getting her game. But in slips again they ran a short no-
course, aud were again slipped when Mips Crockett scored all
the early points, the Lass being placed for two or three
terms, and then Miss Crockett killed and won.

SLY GIRL — YOLO MAID.

The Girl beat Maid pointless, being very sharp to ihe hare,
and working very cleverly.

Second Round. — Kate Fisher beat Cribb by her close work-
ing the latter, going very wide, although he rather had the
foot of the bitch.

SNOW DRIFT— PEASANT GIRL.

After two no-courses, in the first of which the Girl killed,
and the second the dog, they were sent to a good one. Snow
Drift getting the run-up, turn and kill, although Feasant
Girl was after him.

NEW BROOM — BELLE OF WATERLOO.

The Broom made about a clean sweep, on as good a have
as was slipped during the day. Belle was game and honest,
but had taken too much out of herself in previous courses,
and New Broom won as she pleased.

GENTLE ANNIE — KILLARNEY.

The two old dogs made a pretty course, bnt Annie was too
quick on her feet and won quite easily, alter a no-course.

SLY GIRL — MISS CROCKETT.

The Girl was put down with Crockett to a good hare and
won out of hand.

snow drift— Kate Fisher.
Third Bound. — After a no-courBe, Snow Drift beat Kate
almost pointless on a hare which escaped.

GentleAnnie — New Broom.
In a long course which might have been decided in favor
of either, Annie beat Broom. The course was the best of
the meeting, the hare being strong and both bitches working
honestly.

Sly Girl, A Bye.
Sly Girl was put down with Maid cf Erin, and ran a sharp
bye.

Sly Girl— Snow Drift.
Fourth Bound. — A no-course was run, alter which the
Girl beat Snow Drift all around, and before the dogs could
be taken up they ran another hare to the escape.
Gentle Annie, a Bye.
Annie ran a bye with Benelon II.
Final.

Sly Girl — Gentle Annif,.

Sly Girl, seemingly as fresh as earier in the day, beat her

splendid old competitor in a short, lively chase after a fine

hare, and won first money, ending the sUke, and proving

herself an unusually good greyhound.

summary.

Fall Meeting, I8A8, open to club members. For 20 dogs, *1I agee.en
V .needs, wiiin r cuji and 430, runner up ?30. Third doA $2n, Kewark,
Wo- 29fch, Judge, J. R. Divou.

FIRST ROUND.

M. J. Keatlng's w b Kate Fteher beat S. L. Abbot Jr.'e ns be aud w
b' .iv.

M.CurttB' be and w d Crib beat J. P. Carrol 1.8 bk and w b Jennie
Ji .e.

J. L. Meare'a ns wd Snow Drirt beat S.iO. Gregoiy's br and w d
D.ivv Crockett.

Thos. Hind's brand w b Peasant Girl beat J. B. Llncoln"s ns br and
w h Juliet.

M. J, Keatlng's br andjw b New Broom beatJJ. F. Carroll's wjtnd bed
H ■icon 1 1

B. illlltken's brb Belle oC Waterloo beat T. J. O'Keefe.s ns w and br
d iteilwood.

i. . E. JleaDP'B ns bk and w b Gentle Annie beat C. H. Smith's bk and
wd Ben Cotton. , _

H. E. Deane's w d Killarney be it J. B. Lineoln'd ns bk and w d Faugh
a Ballagb.

8. O. Gregory's br and vt b Miss Crockett bqaf John Grace's ns be
aii.' w b Nevada Lass .

H. Boyd's n.4 wand, br li HJy Gjrl be&t J. L. Mpare'a br and, ffb
Yolo Utata,

8ECOND ROUND.
Kate Fisher beat Cribb, Snowdrift beat Peasant Girl , New Broom beat
Belle of Waterloo, Gentle Annie beat Killarney, Sly Girl beat Miss
Crockett.

THIRD ROUND.
Snowdrift bea+ Kate Fisher, Gentle Annie heat New Broom, Sly Girl
a bye with Maid of Erin.

FOURTH ROUND.
Siy Girl beat Snow Drift, Gentle Annie a bye with Benelon IT-
FINAL.
Sly Girl beat GentJe Annie and won first.
Winner. 1st and cup- Sly Girl.
Kunner up— Gentle Annie.
Third dog— Snow Drift.

THE RIFLE

Sacramento.

For many years Company G, of Sacramento, has been the
crack shooting company of tbe State militia, and it in w has
more good marksmen than at any time in its history. The
Carson City Guard has always been regarded as oue of the
best shooting companies in the United States, and still lavs
claim to having twenty men who will face the target with a like
number at any lime, at any distance, over any range, for
marbles or money.

Some weeks ago Company G, in compliance with law, shot
for medals. Several of the best marksmen of the company
were absent, yet the score was tbe best in the Stale. Some
two weeks ago the Carson Guard shot for medals, also making
an excellent score, but did not come up to that of the Sacra-
mento company. For comparison, the scores of both com-
panies are given below:

COMPANY G.

CARSON GUARD.
Siffell

4S

,,.. 41

40

Hark

. . 39

, 39
39
&9

37
.... 37

si

38

37
.. 37

.... 37

.. 36

36
.... 36

.. 36

.. 36

Kiltie

34
.... 33

!4
.. 33

.... 3C

30
.... 29

.. 29

26

... 28

14

13

, 20

2

Total

....1,488

-:■■.

ii

Forty-ihree men of Company G made 1,4=38 points out of a
possible 2,150, or over 69 per cent. The Carson Guard, with
the same number of men, made 1,402 points out of a possible
2,150, or over 65 per cent.

Thirty of Company G made I, ISO points, or 78$ per cent.,
while the same number of the Carson Guard made 1,1 6S, or
77 13-15 per cent.

Bnt few members of Company G went out to the range on
Sunday last, Beveral of the best Bhote attending turkey shoot-
ing matches in the country. Scores were made as follows at
the 200-yard range:

4 4 4 4 5 4 5 4—42

5 4 4 5 4 4 4 4—11

3 5 4 4 3 5 5 4—40

4 4 4 4 4»4 4— (0
44444444 4—41-

5 5 4 4 4 4—41

5 4 4 4 4 4—38

3 4 4 4 4 4-36

4 14 4 3 a-35

Sergeant Lowell 6 3

Corporal Kern 4 3

Private Tnelb-.hr „ 3 4

Private Holland 4 5

5-43

e-4

4-4'

i 41

3-4 1
4 — 10

Private Frledrich 4

PiivateDenbam 3 3 4 3

Private Elliott 4 3 3 3

Private Linnel 3 4 3 3

Pool shooting:

I, L. Hughes 5 4

J. P. Keni*edv - 3 4

N. Friedrich I 4

J. (-rublt-r I 5

W. J. Keru ~4 a

G. Thelbahr 4 4

J F. Poulsell 3 6

M. Holland 3 4

C. Hastings 4 4

SIGNAL CORPS PISTOL SHOTS.

The following scores were made by members of the Signal
Corps at the 60-yard target.

Lieutenant Kennedy 4 34444464 J>— 41

Corporal Quinn • 43433853

Private Besaey 3 3 4

Private Eoitbingbmn 3 :^ 3

Private Fretm-tn

Private Kuragno

Private Hildreth

4 5 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 5 5(4
4 4 4 5 4 4 4

3 4 4 4 4 5 4

4 5 4 4 4 6 5

5 4 4 4 4 3 4
4443444 o-
4444434 B-
3444438 4-

...

...4 0 4 0 0
..31434

3 4 2 3 3

4 5 4 4 4
4 3 3

Sbell Mound-

There was a large attendance at the Sbell Mound Range
last Sunday. Some 500 turkeys, geese and sucking pies were
awarded as priz-s. Company^, First Infantry, National
Guard of California made the following scores at the 200-
yard target:

H. L Pendleton 6 4 4 4 5 4 6 6 4 5—45

H. D. Barber 4 53S;4443 3—39

K. -I. Lonchery '4 54434453 3— S»

J. T. Eggert 2 2 3 3 5 3 3 3ft 4-33

F.Stevens 4 444 3 4434 4-Sj

L K. Peban 5 32336443 4— 3flfi

J. R.chardson 4 4 4 2 3 4 4 3 4 IS- 3fi

L. Kittredge 3 24424464 3—36;

1. Oatbotf 4 34643303 4— 3^

N Specbt 4 433442 2 8 3— 32

At the 5( 0-yard target the' following scores were made:

H, L. Pendleton 4 5 4646464 6-45

H. D. Bji-ker 4 44444434 3— H8

R .I.Louebery 4 44444333 4—37

J.F.Kggert 4 4 5 543434 5-41

Conipaoy C, Second Artillery, made the apptnded score:

Sergeant W. Ruth 0 330H2333 2—21

Private H. Petrie 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' 4 4— 4H

Corporal W. Tobin .4 3 4344434 5—37

Private H, Brooks,,.., , 5 3 5 4 3 4 8 4 4 S-r>39

Private J. ftocti,. ,„..;...'„ -• 4| H H n 4 *^

I

1888

<gftje 'gxtzfax awo* jiparismatt.

365

Breeders' Directory.

Advertisements under this heading 50c. per line per
month.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

Hfll.STFIN TIIOKOI'UHKRFIIS of all the
noted strains. Registered Berkshire serine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BUR*E,4>1 Montgomery St., S.F.

HOI.SJ'EliWATri.E— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
test and choicest strains. Insinuation hy mail. Ad-
dress, 1>R. B. F. BRAGG, 13i East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

It F. RI'SH. Snisun, Gal., Shorthorns, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls and Calvee for Sale.

SKTH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-ADgus and Gallo-
wav Cattle Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JONKI'H '1411.1.1 IKI>. Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs for Sale

J4MR1 MX1UMM K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices, stuck handled care-
fully.Correspondence solicited.

P. (AKtfUI.I, Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbred runners. Paytou and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock forsale.

1*. L. MeGII.I,. Souoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atberton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN OATTLF^SASI MATEO RAN-
«'HO HERD of thoroughbred Sbort.Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 623 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PAUK BROTHERS.— Penn'B Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS — Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. AddrcBB
P. PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EI. ROBI.AS RANt'Hrt-Los A'amos. Cal., Fran-
cis T Underhill. propriettr, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

3 4—29
2 2—21

4 4-40

5 4-S6
5 B— 37
4 4—37

4 3—36

1 4—39

5 4—29

2 0—23
4 3—35
i 4—3(1

■ergeant W. Vvessllng 4 2 3 4 S S

Tivate J. Kallmann 6 4 3 3 2 2

Tivate H. Wallart 3 3 3 0 0 4

aeutenantL.U,pke 4 4 4 4 4 3

lergeant Liebe 3 3 4 3 2 4

lorporal J. Ringen 3 3 4 3 3 3

Japtain A Huber 3 4 3 3 4 4

'rivate W. Woodall 3 3 4 3 3 4

■rivate C. Ylebrock * 3 4 4 4 4

lorporal 0. Huber 0 3 3 4 4 0

•rivate C. Woodall 4 5 4 0 2 0

'rivate Driechmann * 3 4 4 3 3

den tenant D.Wulburn 3 3 4 4 3 4

'rivate H. Hustedt 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 6-V1

•eivate L. Ringen 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 4b 4-29

A private mfttoh at the 200-yard target between three mem-

irs of Company C, Second Regiment, resulted as follows:
Japtain Fljnn 40, Sergeant O'Connor 39, Sergeant Cnnning-
• : tarn 35.

Company H, Second Artillery, held its regular monthly
nedal shoot. The attached scores were made: Sergeant Sea-
nan 37, Sergeant Bnrns 39, Corporal Qainn 20, Private Beer
*) Private-Griffin 24, Sergeant Lando 29, Private Burke 24,
^rivate Heney 2S, Private Boyton 28, Private Cooney 25,
'rivate Lumioaon 34, Sergeant Nichols 42.

In a friendly match at the 500-yard target between Ser-
vants Bnrns and Seaman, the former was the victor with 38
joints aga'nst 33.

Company F. Fifth Infantry, held its monthly shoot for
oedals. The following scores were made:

\.3. Stewart 4 4 4 5 4 4

I.Tyrrell 3 4 4 4 0 3

.T.Hayes 6 3 3 4 4 4

V W.Oobbledick 3 4 4 4 5 4

lorporal Wethe.-n 4 ' J ' ' '

.Boyer l 4 4 5 3 5

.Morrison 0 3 3 3 3 4

■Bangle 3 \ \ | | %

I. Short * * a » » ?

. N. Cobbledlck 3 3 4 4 3 4

The appended scores were male by Company H, Fifth
nfantry:

I.W. Kirkman ° 5 5 334444 4-il

t.Sbury * * * 6 « J

f.J.Downin * i * * J •

l.J.Cavasao ' 2 3 3 3 4

'barles Kllis 3 4 4 4 4 4

r.Whitcomb « 4 » * » *

'.Klengel B 0 4 4 4*

f. F. Fsmond 6 * 3 » > *

.C. Warner 3 3 3 4 4 4

.Page 3 3 3 3 4 4

3 4-34

2 4-34

4 4-39
8 4-37
4 4—41
4 3—30
4 4-30

3 4—37

4 3—35

3 4—35

4 4-39
3 2-12
3 5— 3fi

TRAP.

Literary Note.

The Forest and Stream Publishing Company announces
'Chftrlev's Wonderful Journeys," ft handsomely illustrated
ew book by C. F. Amery. It Debugs to the "Alice in
Wonderland" class of juveniles.

Eapier, in the English Sporting and Dramatic News, thus
isconrses of phenomenal winners on the English turf:
Achievement's two-year-old earnings, £10,387, have for a
>n« time past been instanced as extraordinary, and she
eaded The Bard, which, as history records, compiled
:9,1SS 9s. in his sixteen wins. But Donovan figures quite
clipse these, for, as many readers are aware— but I must
ave the record in my columns— he has won in stakes no
issa sum than £16,487 15s. The colt is, I believe, per-
jctly sound, and so, though it will probably be shown in
ime that he is very far from a wonder, he may pile up a
"tenomenal record. As it is he has won nearly as much as
ndOr or Robert the Dev.l secured during their entire
■eer, and it is odd that the two great rivals should have
cedited their owners with so nearlv the same amount in
Ingland, Bend Or having won £17,517 10s., and Robert the
tevil £17,854 10s.T though this is exclusive of the Grand
rk which raises the winnings of the son of Bertram bv
6,000 odd. West Australian, who was a giant in his
ay, won £14,135. Ormonde did not come out until the
•ctober of his two-year-old season, and the three races he
hen won onlv amounted to £3,008, but as a three-year-old
e piled up £21,552, and as a four-year-old added £3,905 10s
J it making £28.475 in all. Achievement's total winnings

during the two years that she was in training were £22,442.
I suppose old Fisherman remains, end long will remain,
champion as regards number of races woo; he was first
seventy times in 120 attempts, fareclipsicg Caller Ou, which
ran ninety-eight times, and won exactly half her races,
forty-niue in all, iocluding thirty-four Queen's Plates, of
which Fisherman won twenty six, Lilian twenty-seven, and
Rataplan the respectable number of nineteen. Kincsem's
performances should not be omitted from this rote She
ran fifty-four times and was never beaten, and though
doubtless she met some wretches in some of her races
abroad, she beat Pageant and Lady Golightly for the Good-
wood Cup in 1S7S."

Brief Mention.

MisB Kittson sold her pacer Little Brown Jug, record 2:11 J,
for §900.

Erdenheim is now to be transformed into a farming and
dairy establishment.

Wondburn Farm, Ky , ha9 sold $72,000 worth of horses
during the season just closed.

F. B. Harper has sold the produce of Belle Knight, the
dam of Lavinia Belle, for more than $30,000.

Mr. C. F. Emery has sold forty-six colts from the Ft rest
City Farm this season for $35,425, an average $770.

If Firenzi, the Bard and Hanover should be entered in the
Spring Handicap, winter speculation will be decidedly lively.

Bismarck, who started favorite for the Cambridgeshire, ha*
been sold for £4,000 and goes to Buenos Ay-res, aDd not to
the United States, as rumored a week ago.

Capt. Brown's trainer, Rogers, says he will have a grand
lot of three-j ear-old horses when he pulls up stakes at Mo-
bile and journeys northward next spring.

The Suburban winner of this year, Elkwood, may not go
into retirement. His trainer believes that he will be able to
stand up next spring and run into form that will be hard to
beat.

The smallest winning jockey on record is no doubt Kitch-
ener, who rode Red Deer, the winner of the Chester Cop in
England in 1844. Red Deer's inpost were fifty-six pounds,
and Kitchener's bodily weight was a few ounces less thaD
forty pounds.

What ib termed **a Btartling departure in the line of horse
trading" is reported from Fall River, where a citizen who haB
a mare for sale states frankly that "her disposition is bo sour
she hates herself," and that he would recommend the
creature to nobody unaccustomed to horses.

8. S. Howland, of New York, has purchased for his stock
farm at Mount Morris, the English thoroughbred King
Galop, by Galopin, who won the Derby of 1875. Mr. How-
land's new purchase is of high form, as well as lineage.

Luella, by Hero of Thorndale, is one of the successful
dams of 1SSS, having two daughters which have mada
records of 2:30 or better this Beason. They are Diplomacy,
by Don Cossack. 2:2S£, and Dora Cossack, also by Dun Cos-
sack, record 2:29.

The London (England) Telegraph reports that at a recent
meeting of Biological and Hygenic experts it was suggested
to trainers of horses that if they girthed on the racing saddle
behind the ribs instead of over them, they would thereby
gain for the horse the same advantage as was experienced
by the long-distance runner from his broad, tight leather
belt.

Hamilton is already riding at the Clifton track, and the
management promise that McLaughlin and Garrison will be
riding there before long. The late action of the EaBtern
associations in annulling the o'd rnle in reference to* the
amount in purses that jockeys might ride for will probably
cause many of the prominent riders to appear at the short
tracks during the winter months.

Hiram Blake, a wealthy farmer residing in the southern
part of Blount county, Ala., recently related a thrilling
story of a battle to the death between a spirited horse of his
I and a huge rattlesnake. The horse, a very fine animal,
valued at $2,500, was loose in a pasture, through which ran
a small stream. Along the banks of this stream- there was a
dense undergrowth of bushes, interspersed with patches of
grass, and the horse getting near a thick clump of bushes
was Btrnck about the nose by an immense rattlesnake. The
horse threw hiB head up and wheeled suddenly around. The
fanes of the snake were so h'rmly imbedded in the animal's
flesh that several vigorous shakes were required to throw it
off. The snake fell in an open space, and the horse, in-
stead of running away, plunged at the writhing reptile with
his fore feet. Failing to strike the snake the first lime, the
brave horse was again bitten on the leg. Rearing high in the
air, with a piercing neigh that sounded almost human, the
noble animal plunged again and again at tne striking monster
until his iron shod hoof crushed its head. An examination
of the horse disclosed the fact that it had been bitten no less
than five times, and though drenched time and again with
quart bottles of whisky, it died in a few hours from the effects
of the deadly bites. The rattler was of the diamond back
species and the largest ever seen in that section. It measured
nine feet in length and had nineteen rattles. Mr. Blake id
going to send its skin to the Smithsonian Institute.

Raceland, that goes into winter quarters with the reputa-
tion of being the best three-year-old in training, this having
been awarded him by virtue of some wonderfully good races
right at the close of the season, is a horse of surprises and
disappointments, and has been ever since he was foaled. As
a yearling he was a cheap lookiug colt, and so positive was
his owner of the colt's unsoundness that he was so adver-
tised when put up at auction, and on account of this sup-
posed defect a St. Louis bookmaker was enabled to buy him
for less than $300. It was a lucky purchase, for as soon ag
Raceland was trained he showed that he had plenty of speed
and wou some races that stamped him as first-class. This
was in 1S87. and when the colt continued to bowl over
the acknowledged cracks in such handy fashion that August
Belmont paid $17,500 for him, and in the meantime the
bookmaker who owned him had won as much more in
stakes. When the present season began Raceland was of
little account, and no matter how good he might have been
he could not have beaten Emperor of Norfolk, who was at
that time able to concede lumps of weight to any three-year-
old in the country. But after winning the American I erby
in New York, worth $12,000, the Emperor broke down and
has not since faced the starter. This mishap left the rich
Eastern stakes a much easier problem for the other colts than
they bad been. Los Angeles and Sir Dixon were better than
Raceland, however, but he finally wore them down, and
before the season was over he was the pick of the basket.
Over a distance of ground Raceland is particularly at home;
his action being of the kind that does not tire easily, and in
addition to this he is a speedy one, so that, all things con-

sidered, he is about the best one in the country for the big
handicaps next season, in which, however, he will be given
nearly the top weight to carry, as every one has a great opin-
ion of his ability.

A horse's usefulness is measured by his strength and
rapidity of movement, more than by the size or weight, says
the New York Times, Siz« is n- t always indicative of weight
even. The spongy bones of a mammoth horse loaded with
soft flesh and bulky fut will not be at all proportionately
heavy with the firm, solid, dense boue and hurrf, tirni muscle
of a much smaller hor*e, which will do twice as much work
as the heavier one of this unsubstantial character. Justin
Morgan, a rare type of a most useful horse, and perhaps
really the most valuable sire of uny we have had, was a
smull animal, bnt he was known as the strongest and most
robust horse in a locality famed for its useful work animals.
No other horses matched with him could pull the weights he
drew with ease, and none made as good time upon the road
as he. He is said to have been a bundle of sinews and mus-
cles upon a very light frame of the most solid bone, and
strangers were amaz-d to s^e the little hor.-e walk off with
loads which larg»r bnt not heavier horses could not move.
This is the real test of value iu a horse — strength, lively
action and endurance all combined in the lightest weight
possible.

The Breeder's Gazette says: "The Dwyers, who are on the
turf for the money there is in the business, and who have
often declared that there is no sentiment in their method of
managing a stable of horses, are Going to make a desperate
effort next season to regain thy place »t the head of the list
which they lost this y< ar, and also, if possible, gtt back some
of the money they dumped into the maw of the bookmakers
owing to the unexpected defeat* sustained by their horses.
Thompson, the new trainer, is especially engaged to lit two-
year-olds for early engagements. They have fifty-six tho-
roughbred horses, thirty-eight of which are yearlings, sta-
bh*d at the Brooklyn Juckey Club track and immediate
vicinity. This lot of runners represents an actual cash in-
vestment of over $210,000 by this enterprising firm.

A correspondent of the St. Lonis Republic write?: A
gentleman from Woodburn, the Stock farm of A.J.Alexan-
der, at Spring Station. Ky., says that if this era is to wit-
ness a two-minute trotter, then he has seen it on that farm.
It is one of six, five being fouls, and one a yearling. Mr.
Alexander sent two mares to California two years ago — to
Palo Alto, Gov. Leland Stanford's place — to be hred to Elec-
tioneer. One was the^dam of Maud S, 2:08|, and the
other the dam of Pancoast, 2;21f. The latter failed lo come
in foal; the first dropped a fine colt. Mr. Alexander sent out
three more mares last year, two full sisters to Maud S. and a
sister to Nutwood, 2:1S£. They have just returned, all rive
mares, with foals by their side and in foal. They are a for-
tune, and would sell at hardly less than $10,000 apiece. The
foal by Electioneer, dam the dam of Maud S., is a daisy.

The Chinese have their tombs built in a semicircular form,
like a horseshoe, and the Moors are also wont to use it in
their architecture. The fact that the nimbus or halo which
in old pictures surrounds the heads of saints aud angels, bears
a rode resemblance to a horseshoe, is no doubt one of the
many accidental coincidences that have strengthened this
popular superstition. The belief in the horseshoe attained
its greatest diffusion at the end of the last century, and the
beginning of this. Aubrey, in his "Miscellanies," tells us
that in his time most houses in the we.-t end of London had
a horseshoe nailed over the threshold. In 1813 Sir Henry
Ellis counted seventeen horseshoes in Monmouth street, but
in 1841 only five or six remained. Lord Nelson nailed a
horseshoe to the mast of the Victory; and Lucky Dr. James"
attributed the success of his fevtr powders to the finding of a
horseshoe, which symbol he adopted as a crest for his car-
riage.

The Portland, Oregon, lurf circles are greatly excited over
a decision making a stakeholder liable. It seems that Judge
Shattock, of Portland. Oregon, sustained the demurrer to the
answer in the suit of W. A. McCarthy vs. J. R. Wintler for
$500 posted with him as a plaintiff's half of a purse for a
race between Gray Daisy, owned hy himself, and Matt Mc-
Cullough, owned by Proehstel & DeLore, of Vancouver.
McCarthy claims that the start was not a fair one, und de-
manded the return of his money, which Wintler refused.
J"udge Shattock held that a horse race wager was an illegal
contract, and that if either party to it commanded the stake-
holder to return his money before it was paid over to the
owner he must do so, and if he failed he would be liable for
the amount at issue.

Luck in Horseshoes.

The custom of 'nailing a horseshoe over the door of a
house or other building as a protection against evil spirits
and an assurance of good luck is widely spread over Eng-
land and the United States, says an exchange. The horse-
shoe unites within itself three lucky elements — it is cres-
cent-shaped, it is a portion of a horse, and it is made of iron.
Popular superstition has long endowed iron with protecting
powers. Such powers attached in some degree to most
metals, but since in most countries iron has been the metal
latest worked, it naturally inherits the virtues of the others.
The Romans drove 'nails into the walls of cottages as an
antidote to the plague. When Arabs in the desert are
overtaken by simoom, they seek to "propritiate the Jinns,
who have raised it, by fcrying "Iron!" "Iron!" Th< Scan-
dinavian exercises the Neckan or river spirits with an open
knife in the bottom of his boat or a nail set in reed, singing:
Neckan, Neckan, nail in water!
The Virgin Mary casteth steel in water!
Do yon sink, I flit.

Horses, iu the proper mythology of England, were looked
upon as luck bnngers. In Yorkshire it is still thought
that disease may be cured by burying a horse alive. An
horse's hoof placed under an invalid's bed is a specific for
many complaints in rural districts. "In Ireland," says
Camden, "when a horse dies his feet and legs are hung up
in the house and even his hoofs are suer

On account of its form, there is no doubt that irs qualities
anciently ascribed to the crescent, have been transfi rred co
the horseshoe. The crescent like the horseshoe, is semi*
circular, and presents two points. From theearlies
quity, ornaments shaped in this way have bt en popular as
preservatives against danger, and especially against evil
spritits. Hudibras embalms this ancient superstition in

the couplet:

Chase evil spirits away dint,
l m sickle, horw 3hoe and flint,
And Herriok, in his ' Hesperides," says:
Hung np hooks and shears to scare
Hence the hag that rides the mare.

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*ghz grjeete nutl §p0tismm.

Dec,

.1

Grand Annual December Sale

-:- THOROUGHBREDS -:-

At LEXINGTON, KY,

Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15,

BY

MESSRS. B. G. BRUCE and p. C. KIDD.

Over ONE HUNDRED HEAD i.f high-class Horses, consisting of Yearling*, Bac<» Horses In training.
Stallions, Broonm«res. eic, by Biich well-known Bires as Longfellow, Ten Brotck, Kit-b B»n, Kiog Alfo so,
Hindoo Billet, Falsetto. Glecelg, Prince Charlie, biienalhrifi. Kajon d'Or, Macduff, Blue E5 ea, Whtsper,
nnondti. a, Harry t. 'Fallot:. Hyuer All. Kegett, Buckden, etc.

THK FLEETWOOD FARJ1 STABLE will sell thur entire lot of Yearlings and Horses in training;
and they also h,.ye lots from the Hears ho rne Stud, B. J. Tre.cy, G. D. Wilson. C. O. Biggins, W. K.
Letcher. B. Jt. Pettit, s, Y. Keeoe, S. C. Lyne, J. D. Morrlssey, and others.

HKl'l'i: .V KIDD, Lexington, Kj.

For Catalogues address tills Office, or

GREAT SALE

OF

Thoroughbred

Shorthorn
-:- CATTLE -:-

t'omprlsins « 50 Head of Pare and Fasli-
ionnbly Bred Sliorthorns

AT

SAN MATEO RANOHO,

San Mateo, Property oi"

H. HOWARD, ESQ.,

W,

At 10 A. If., on

TUESDAY, Dec. 11, '88

On the above date we will offer without reserve the
entire San Matso Ran-iho Herd of 150 head thorough-
hra i registered Durham Cattle of the most approved
milk strains. These Ca tie were selected especially
witha v e* toimprov ngand breeding up the grades
used in the dairies of the San Mateo Saocho- This
Bile, therefore, offers Bpecinl inducements, affording
a rare opportuniirv to purchase desirable animals at
moderate c >s for either dairy or beef purposes. These
ca'tle h*v« the additional advantage of being accli-
mated and accustomed to California ranges.

San Mateo Kancho is situated at San Mateo. 20
miles south" o£ San Francisco, on Korthern Divi
sion d.P. R. R,

Catalogues mav be had upon application to
W. H. HOWAH,D,52JMontgomeey Street. S. F., or

KILL.IP & CO.. Auctioneers.

«S Mo itgffHiery Street. 125

HAVE ARRIVED!
CI) desdale Stallions.

ThR annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdales, Stallions and Mares. These
Animals ar« fully np to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's previous shipments.

The horses are quartered" at Bay District Track,
and are for sale hy the undei si gned .

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire ot M In 2:30 list, and Five of
tbem Better tlian - "20.

-AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Nutwood's Iioolr lor f 889 Now Open at

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FULL NOW.
Limited to Twenly Mares ontfide of our Oivn.

Mares ia Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

H. I,. A F. I>. STOUT,

DiibiMjne, Iowa.
Cftialneiipo foi warded. 113

M It 4KIItt: I tin III!

Breeder and Sportsman,

THE

Melbourne Racing

Stable

AT AUCTION.

I will Bell the entire stable t f Racehorses compos-
ing the Melbourne Stable, at the stables of Messrs.
Treacy & Wilson, in Lexington, Ky., on

TUESDAY. December 11. 1888.

The Sale will he absolute and wuhout reserve, in
consequence of the Messrs. Barnes & Co.'s positive
retirement from the Turf. It is one of the best and
soundest lot of Racehorses ever offeied at Public
Auc ion. including Oallifet, winner of the Clark and
Himyar Stakes; the crack two-year-old The Lione s.
Once Again, Blatrock, etc, and twenty-two of the
finest and best selected yearlings from the mostdis-
tingnished racing families in the world, together with
Saddles, Rridles. Bl inkets and other articles used in

first-class Racing Stable. Catalogues now ready,
>. D. BRUIT. Auctioneer,

124 P. O. Box 862. .New York City.

FOR J3 ALE.
Killarney

—AND—

Killmore.

I will sell at Private Sale, until Febrn

ary 1. \ 8*9. my Mall ions Killarney
and Killmore.

KILLARrJEY, dark brown crblack pacer, record
2:'20Ji at Glenbrook. and 2:20>< at Sacramento in
fourth heat, sired by Black Ralph, son ot" David
Hill, Bon of Vermont Black Hawk.

Black Ralph's dam by Major Winfiel I (afterwards
Edward Everett, Bon of Ryadick's Hambletonian;
second dam by American Star; third dam by Ameri-
can i?tax; fourth dam by Old Abdailah; fifth dam l-y
imported Diomed.

Sec- nrt to no horse for style and beauty and as a
foal getter.

KILLMORE, dark gray, pacer, a big horse for a
fast on«— weighs l.aOu lbs. Sired by Killarney out of
a Kentucky wh'p and Grey Eagle mare. As fine a
bU horse da the world ever saw.aiidasg-ime.

p. nr (iEkAJ.n.

123

Woodland, Yolo Co.. Cal.

Trotting Stallions

FOR SALE.

.IrCDRE BFJ,DE«, dark bay Stallion, six years
old, 16 hands high. Record, 2:31J. By Elmo, first
dam by Niagara.

FULL RetOTHFR T» ALFRED S. 2:21J:

dark bay Stallion, three years old, 15.2 hands. By
Elmo, first dam Norab.

These are two of the most promising younz Stal-
lions in the State. They will be sold at a very rea-
sonable figure.

For full particulars, apply to or address

KILIIP .v ©■>., Auctioneers,

12C 22 Montgomery Street.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

Simple, ivi-r. el and Self-Ragn latin g Hun.

[dreds in successful operation. GiiHrunteed

f io hutch 1 arc r percentage of fertile eggs

- J at less coat thun any other hntcher. Send

> tttcM 6cfurllluBUiita. 6K0. U.STAHL, 0.oloej, In.

P. HOOHSCHULZ,

MANUFiCTURBB 0*

FINE CARRIAGES,

Corner Turk ami Fll'more sir* el*,
Kan Francisco,

Carriages, Hacks, Carts & Sulkies

Call and example work.

123

California Horse Shoe Co's

-

IMPORTANT TO

HORSE OWNERS!

Ijhave used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by theabo1 e* Company, and take great pleasure
in saying they are theliest 1 have ever used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anything like
the STEEL SHOE made bv this Company. I can fully
recommend them to every practical Horseshoer in the
country. Yours respectfully.

No. 8" Everett Street. 92 JOHN GRACE.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to. 90

THEBOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Baggies.
Breaking Carts.

Bohanon Carriage Co., ""c^Sa'So.-

Send for Catalogue.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

SSTAll work careful and complete. Samples of wort
and estimates of expense farnisQed by

A. L. WILSON,

At Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET,
San Francisco, - - - California.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECOBD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
84 man." Correspondencr- Solicited.

j. m. litchfield & co.,
Merchant Tailors,

Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in

Mill! ary and Navy Goods,

Paraphernalia. Regalia and Uniforms
lor all Societies,

Flags, Banners, Rosettes, Jewels,

ETC.

Jockey and Driving Suits a
Specialty.

12 POST STREET, - - S -n Francisco, Cal.

W. H. TILTON.

JA8. CARROLL.

CARUOLL & TILTON.

DEALERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

^CLOTHINGe^

Furnishing Goods, Hats. Caps.
Trunks, Valise3, Etc

873 Market Street.

Opposite Powell.

San Francisco.

CONrBAULTS

CAUSTIC BALSAM.

PrepEi-ed exclusively by J. R. Gombaclt. f\ -Veterinary
Surgeon to French Governmi nt Stud. , ) ■

Supersedes ail Cautery or Firing.
J m possible to Produce any Scar or lilemish,

For Curh. Splint, Sweer.v. Capped Rock, Strained Tea*
dons, l-iiniiuer, Win I Puffs, ail Skm Diseases ur Par*
Bites, Tlir'ish. Dpliiliena, i lukeye, all Lacienp-s from
Spavin. IMngh me and other B.-ny Tumors. Removes
all Bunches or Blemishes from Hirses and Cattle.

A Safe, Spay and Positive Cure.

It Jibs been tried as a Human Itomo<l.y
Rheumaiisin Sprains, &c., <tc, with, very sat is f:.
Lory results.

WE GUARANTEE SSlStSg'SJSlJS.

i — m produce more aciu

results than a wnoie bottle of any liniment or spavin en
mixture ever made.

Every bottle of CAUSTIC BALSAM sold i
ranted to give s .tisiaction. Price $1.50 per buttlt
3 ild by druggists, or seDt by express, charges paid]
with full di'tctionsforitsuse. Send for descriptive r1-
culars, testimunials, &c Address
LAWRENCE, WILLIAMS & CO. Cleveland, O,

~

Don't Fnil to K- ad Ihe Following;

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carbolized Alkaline
LOTION, I

Cures after AH Other Remedies Have

Fa ilea

And Is recommended for Sprains, Soras, new and old
Bruis s Galls. Swellings, Scratsnes, 1'ii rush, Grease
H ejls, Curb, Rheumat sin. Itbie no pqnal ior re-
storing Weak Knees and Ankles to tJie.r origii al
cond tion. Cow's Swell d Udder, Barbdd Wire
Woanus, Wange. Itib. Skin Diseases, etc. To those
wlo waiit their Horsts to carr>~ floesv manes and tails
we recommend thlB motion as a wash to do the work
finely; also a valuable odditlm to t-ae » ate r in cleans-
ing t-pongep, Cloths, etc. it is valuable asaninternal
remedy for Coughs. Colic, Congertion or Fever. You
really get Hair a Gallon of Remedy for 41 00, or Two
Gallons for $3 00, after being auulteratedaB directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

116 California Street, S. F.(

Or ask your Drnggist for it. 115

CHILD'S CARBOLCRYSTAL SHEEP I>IP

"Patented in Europe and America."

SHEEP

DIP.

A positive scab cure. A liquid, soluble is

co'd water. It is absolutely nou*

poisonous.

The cheapest and most effective dip on the market
tne gallon making one hundred gallons of wash.
Price, $1.75 per srallon.
Special discounts an 1 terms to agents and large
consumers, for samples and other information ap>
ply to
1,1 M>K A HOFGH, Agents for Pacific Coast.
116 California St., San Francisco. Cal

Sol>

W. B. CHAPMAN,

133 California St. San Francisco,

SOLS AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Mcrcliaots
and Lirotx'rs.

1/1 «* •

1888

%\xt breeder mxd Mpoxtsmmt.

36*7

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.
We have for Private Sale selections of tbe follow-
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
B' itain. America and Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOR HIGH-CLASS STDD PURPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COAOHERS. TROTTERS, ARABS.
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DORHAMS, DEVUNS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRE^, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES, "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, Sc.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied io win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on band and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOl K AUHJTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.

Jf ealstered ""able Address "PEDIGREE."

73

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEEP. DOGS.
Prlc $Hleacn. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F,

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in StampN to Prepay

Post«Ke.

THE KAIKMWN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriplions aad
grees, and prices of

ONE HlMHill) AND SIXTY HEAO OF YOUXO TBOTrERS,

Oonsisting of Ntalllons and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD KRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR RREEDINO PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotiers, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class yoaog Stallions and Fllliea of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniformity.

Geutlemeu who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at f-airlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gilded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

and the price oi every
ii the catalogue. .Pur-
chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock sold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

rime -will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest Irom
date.

THE STALLIONS IN CSE AT FAISLAHN ARE

TTTP1. OTXTT? PPTPT? PT A¥ is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn,

i-llU UllU-r XllUU .rUiill aiiiiimllor sale is printed in the catalogue.

Happy Medium (4U0).

Sire af more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among them aiaxey Cobb, 2:13£, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (99).
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie 'Woodward, 2:15J; Jim Jewell, 2:J9£; Modoc,
2:19*, etc. Limited to 30 mares at S 1 OO the season,
or § I 50 to insure a mare in foal.

Alecto (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or §80 by
insurance.

Almont Wilkes (2131).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25*. etc.), by Mam.
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at §50 the
seasou, or $8U by insurance.

Maxima*, (SI 35),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Lay ton Barb Mare. Limited to 3u mares at
S50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch°n; *&
d3tn by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
$80 by insurance.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
mins leave and are due to arrive at
S«n Francisco.

From «ct- 15, 1888. |A

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..Calistoga and Napa

... Howards and NHeaT"".*."

.. .lone via Livermore

...Knight's Landing

.... Livermore and Measanton..

....Los Angles, Demlng, El

Paso and East

....Los Angeles and Mojave

....Martinez

....Milton ;

.. .Ogdenani Fast _""""

. ..ugtlen and East

.—Red Bluff via MarvBViTe

.... Redding via Willows _...

... Sacramento, via R*»nicia

viaBenicia

via Livermore.

via Benicia

" viaBenicia

'* via Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers,

....San .Tim*

...Santa Barbara. ,

...^tocPtun via Livermore.. ..

via Martinez

...Siskiyou A Portland „,

...Santa Rosa

8 00
4:i«i p m

JSunday only.

•Sundays excepted.

10 :16 a M

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LOCAL FiERKY TRAINS.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

PEDIGREE 33TOCK.

The undersigned will be.glad^to execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford**, Devon*,
ard Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He >has already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq., witli the purchase
of the celebrated race horses SIR MODKED and
DARF.BIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

€. BRUCE LOWE.

54

Pitt Street. Sydney, New South Wale'.

Horses Purchased on
Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY.

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, [or reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. M LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J- W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B.G.Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Baughnian, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey. Stanford, Ky.
Ueo. McAlister. Stamord, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Lock Box 3*20.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Gal.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURUEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
iwarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy. Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'8o, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six arst-
clasa certificates of merit. Honorary Member llli nois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 <la' *ornia Street.
HI7i.EK.VII) A lONLON, Proprietors.
80 Telephone Jio. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DK. A. B. BUZAHD, M.R.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL 22d, 1570.
Lameness and Surgery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy

No. 11 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, (Near Markei.l
Open Day and Night. Telephone. No. 3389. 79

f Almont, S3

Sire of
Q | Kl trotters and 2
I pacers in 2:30

P5 to lis'-

SO

En CO i
CQ tO
H
^> i

Alexander's Abdallab, 15,.
Sire of 6 inl»:3LI list.

Sally Anderson. .

L Hortense.

| Hambletonian, 10.
. { Sireof 41in2:a0 list.
I
LKaty Darling

f Mambrino Chief, 31.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

' | Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:3olist.

f Hambletonian 10.

Messenger Dnroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 15 in 2:-)0 list; also \

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- i Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
laine, yearling res. 2:31A. t dallab Chief,

f Colossns, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stnd-{

Book J | Maid of Monmontb,

• L By Traveler.

From Sa» t'rauciNco Daily.

to c-AsT OAKLA.NJJ— •6;UU— tf.au— 7:00— 7:dO— o -Ju—
»:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— li-30
-1:00— 1:30— 2K»— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30 — 5 :on
5:30— fi:no — 6:3n— 7:00— 8:00—9:00— 10:UO- 11 :U0— 12-W;

TO FRUIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Same as "TO
KAST OAKLAJSU" until 6:30 p.m., inclnsivi. also
at 8:00— 9;0U and 11:00 P.M.

TO EKUll VAA.jtn.via -ilaiiieda)— •9:30— 7:00— '12-00

IO ALAMEDA— «6:UU— *lj:3U— 7 :U0— *7:30— o:uu — ■a-3u—
»:00— 9:30— 10:00— tlO^O—ll:OU—i;ll:3l^l2:00— 112:30—
1:00— tl:30— 2:00— J2:j0— 3:UO-3:au— J;00 — 4:30— 5:00—
5:30— ti:0U — 6:30— 7:00— 8:0U—9:0O—lU:uU— 11:00— 12:00

I'O BKKKEJLElf and WiiST BEKKELEY— *6:U0—
•t»:3u — 7:Uu— *7;m— b:w- »8.30— a:Uu— s:30— 10:00—
tlU:30— 11:00— Jll:30— 12:00- tl2:3u-l:CO-tl:30-2:00
J2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— o:uu— 5:30— 6 :IM>— 6:3u—
7:uu— 8:00—9:00—10:00— 11:00— JU:u0.

To a>au t'raucltico l>aity.

FhOM FRUIT VAJUK (via fc.ast Oakland;— 6:25— 6:55
— 7:-^-— 7:55-8:25— 8:56— 9:25— 9:55— 10: Jo— 10:55- 11:25
11 uA- 12:25—12 :55— 1 :25— 1 :55— 2 :25— 2 :55— 3 :25— 3 :55
— 1:25 — 4:55—5:25 — 5:55 — 6:25—6:55 — 7:50—3:55—3:53.

fRUM i-'KLiX VALE (.via AlameOaj — V :il— 6:ol —
t»:20— *3:20

tTKOM EA&T OAKLAjyDT-«5:30-6:«l- 6:30 — 7:(W—
7:30— b:0O— »:3u— s:uu— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— ll:0v — ll *-u
U:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4.-00 —
*:30— 5:00— o:ao—6:UU— 6:30— 7:00 — 8:00 -9:W 9:t>8—
10:58

PROM BROADWAY, OAKjLAJSD-9 m nutes later
tliantrom East Oakland.
RUM ALAMiJJA— «a;3U-6;C0— •6:30—7:00 -'7:31-8:00
•t:30— y. 00- 3:30—10.00— Ji0:30- 11:00 —111:30— 12:U0—
J 12:30— i:00— Jl:30— 2:00— (2:30— 3:10- 3 ;30— 4:00 —
i:30— 5:00— o:;i0— 0:00— 6:30— 7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—
":0 .
ri M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— "5:25
5:55— •b:2o—b:o5—«7:25- i :55— 'b:25— o:65— 9:25— 9:55
— tl0:25— 10:55- tH :25—U:56— tl2:25— 12:55— Jl :2S—
1:55— 12:25— 2:55— 3:25— 3:55— 4:25— 4:55— 5;2S— 5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:55—9 :55— 10:55.

i-Litv KOLTK.

fKUM BAA

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAJTD— *6d5— 8:15— 10 d5 —12 :15

4:16.

t'lxA.^ (JiBUO— *7 :la— 3 : 16—11 -uo— 1 Ja—
2:16—

See Breeder and Sportsman of Angn6t 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

r

f Hambletonian, 10.
! (Rysdyk's)

O
<

Hambletonian, 725 |
(Whipple's)

I ington

f

! Emblem ! Tattler, 300 ..

(.Tonng Portia.

[Bolivar Mare.
Martha "Wash- (Bnrr's Washington.

( Dam bv Abdallab, 1.

(Pilot, Ir., 12.
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Sacramento.

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Sar gents.

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FOR jiALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

s ,(ii by tbe Old Horne and Kal*ted
by Me.

One Is Bay, dam by G. M. Fatchen. He is nine years
old never been trained, nhowB lots ot speed, b;tB
,,,1/pn Rt-viTitl nreiuiuiiis ;it «nir County b.iirs as a
SSUsTSfilfi. BUname Is BAYWO«JU 'buck
1-es. mime and tall, ar.l free mlwr. \WiKhB 1,200
pounds; iChaidshish. and is a sol nd horse.

FLEETWOOD is i luht vears obi.dam by Young
A.m*rica. is sorrel, looks like 1.1b Fire, fine style and
luts of acti.-n; close to 16 bands, UOd w.-iK .a 1.100
ponnds. in perfocl health; 8 o i mar-euid tall. ^11
tbey want is work u> make tJieni tool bett rthanSn,
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...nu tushad the best of care np to the present tune,

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At San Jose by Messrs. Montgomery ARea, Roul
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either at auction or private sale. Our list of corre-
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Inenctt upon the Pacific CoaBt, Cl.iu enabling us to
give full publicity to animals pUceil wit . us tor sale.
Private purchases anil sales of live stock of »11
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shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and eal< s
made of land of every description. We areauthcr-
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Parker won leading prize and best average during the five days.

AT CHAMBEFtLIS CARTRIDGE CO 'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O. . Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
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SUNOL— Two-Year Old Record 2:18!

ELECTIONEER

WAXANA.

We look for wonders from'.Palo Alto, and from the speed
shown at home by "the Waxana filly" last year, all who
knew her predicted that she would astonish the trotting
world when she showed on public tracks. But it may be
questioned whether even the most rosy spectacled of prophets
expected a two-year-old to beat 2:20.

As a yearling Snnol was not given any fast quarters or
halves, although she showed every indication of wonderful
speea. Mr. Marvin always regarded her as the fastest trotter
of her age that was ever trained at Palo Alto, and her speed |
jb natural, for she has always been the fastest Bince first she I
was put in harness. She could bent Norlaioe at any time as
a yearling, but her powers were kept quiet and held in reserve
in 18S7, expecting that some Kentucky yearlings would come
here in the fall to try conclusions.

More than one wealthy horseman desired the great young
mare last spring, one of them intimating that even a $25,000
price would not prevent his acquiring her. Since making her
record she is "not for sale."

Her first race was at Los Angeles, on August 10 of this
year, when she defeated Vesolia in 2:32} and 2:25. At Pet'
alama Bhe won again in 2:28j and 2:26J. On October 19 she
Btarted at Bay District Track, San Francisco, to beat tbe
recent 2 :23 of the stallion Axtell. She went to the quarter in 35
seconds, the half in 1:10}. The three-quarter pole was reached
in 1:45, and she passed the wire in 2:20.1. beatiDg not only
Axtell's 2:23. but wiping out also the 2:21 of Wild Flower.
Tbie, too, when a chilly, southwest wind prevailed. And
yet on October 27 she still further reduced her record to 2:18.

Waxana, the dam of Snnol, was never given any hard work
although as a two-year-old she showed quarters in 40 seconds
and could do belter if asked. But, unfortunately, her feet
were injured, so her training had to be given np. She
has produced four stallion colts to Electioneer. Wool-
sey, foaled in 1S82, was fast as a two-year-old, and showed
quarters easily in 34 and 35. He was sold to Richard Gird of
Pomona for $10,000, and has been used since in the stud-
Wellington, a four-year-old, and Warren, a yearliug, are still
at Pulo Alto, and the fourth brother, C. D. E„ is owned by
Mr. C. P. Ely of New York. Wellington and.Wirren are in
good condition, and have shown some speed, tbe yearling
showing quarters in 40 seconds. Waxana ie by Genera*
Benton, sire of Sallic Benton, 2:173. nml others, dam Waxy
(dam of Alplin) by Lexington.

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Dec. 8

In South America.

In a recent number of the {Sporting World appears a newsy
and entertaining letter from "P. L. S.." Valparaiso. Chili,
describing the sports of the Chilians, and their recent adop-
tion of our sports. Valparaiso being the chief seaport on the
west coast of South America is the first place to feel the influ-
ence of foreign sports, and from the large number of English
and Americans now residing there, is the city where foreign
manners and customs gain the strongest hold. "F. L. S.

The true Chilian is a born gambler, and anything that will
give him an excuse to wager one of his hard earned pesos he
fakes to like a duck to water, hence sports of all kinds are
beginning to get a firm hold in this ''Yankee land of South
America. As if their natural inclination were not enough
they are assisted by all nationalities. From the English they
have gotten runners; from the Americans trotters boxing
and other athletic sports, and from other nationalities ell
sons of gambling games. In the Brat place there are the
ranners Of course there are no great stables of thorough-
breds maintained here, but then there are some very fair
horses, and some excellent contests are very often witnessed
A few years ago it used to be that a party of Americans and
Englishmen would hire native hoises from one ot the numer-
ous livery stables that the city possesses, and take them out
on one of the roadB and race them.

l'hese roads are all macadamized, and while a little too
hard for runners, make magnificent thoroughfares for speed-
ing road horses. They have all been bnilt by the Govern-
ment and are kept in first class order at its expense. But
baok to the rnnnern. The natives finally became interested
in the exciting contests and close finishes that they saw day
after dav, and some of the wealthier class took the matter up
and buiita track. That is, they used the old bull arena
iust outside of the city, and where the bovine battles that
used to be a part of the life of a Chilian were fought, the
runners now light their battles of speed and endurance. The
track itself is a good one, turns rather short, perhaps, and not
pleasant to go around at full speed in a buncn, but neverthe-
less far belter than a person would expect to rind here, lhe
accommodations are not what would be considered first class
at one of the big New York tracks, still they are fair, and the
grand stand is a very good one. There is no betting ring,
and book-making, as we understand it, in not known here.

A number of thoroughbreds have been imported from the
United States, England and France, and match races and
sweepstakes are of common occurrence. When a race has
been arranged it is published all over the city, and as it
always takes olaoe on one of the holidays that are as numer-
ous here as in other Catholic countries, a large crowd is sure
to be in attendance. The bett.ng is mostly between indi-
viduals, although some pools are sold. The assistant starter
is dispensed with, and tue jocks, who could probably give
McLaughlin, Garrison, or auy of our crack riders points in
rough riding, have to keep their eyes on the man with the
flag. The excitement and enthusiasm displayed during a
race' is intense, and when the finish is at all close it passes all
boinds, and the crowd is beyond control. Such a hold has
running secured on the people here that it will not be long
before regular meetings are held. Of course, the universal
fairs, where fat hogs and sleek cows disport themselves for
the pleasure of the bucolic citizen, are held, and at these
both running and trotting races are given; but after a while
the runners will have a distinct meeting, and it is sure to be

a big success. _ _ ■

The trotters are also receiving a good deal of attention
down here now, and it is getting to be a common sight to
see a horse that can cover his mile inside of three minutes.
On any fice afternoon the different drives are fairly alive
with the beauty, wealth and fashion of Valparaiso, The
races are mostly match ones and are sometimes for large
amounts. They always attract a large crowd, and a great
deal of money is won and lost over them.

I suppose that in speaking of sports here, I should have
eiven bull fighting the first place, Dnt everyone knows that
it is the national pastime, and so much has beenwntten
about it that I can add nothing more. After racing, the
thing that is most popular here is cock fighting. Every
family haB its fighting bird, and they are always willing
to back him, even to the extent of going hungry if he should
be defeated. The time always selected for these fights is
Sunday afternoon, when the whole population tnrnB out in
th^ir Sunday best. The padres are also fond of the Bport,
and are always on hand to Bee fair play. They do no betting,
bnt, nevertheless, they get as interested as any one, and if
they see any unfairness they administer a sounding box on
the ear to the perpetrator of it.

Boxing is another branch of sport that is fast coming into
favor down here, and the people are as familiar with the do-
ings of SenorB Sullivan, Mitchell and Kilrain as those in
either the United States or England. Boxing exhibitions are
of nightly occurrence, and they are always well attended.
There is a man just coming into prominence here, who so
far, has not failed to knock out every person who has at-
tempted to stand before him. He is a big, strapping fellow,
from San Diego. His reach is something phenomenal, and
the blow that he can hit is hard enough to kill an ox. His
name is Miguel Dominican, and he is only 23 years old, he
has plenty of time to improve. He is even more thought of
than John L. is in Boston, and there is serious talk of secd-
fng him to the Unifed States to have a go with either of the
big Jones. He met a strapping big Englishman the other
night, and the ease with which he defeated him was a regular
surprise party to a large number of Euglisfamen who were
present, and "who had backed their champion for pounds,
shillings and pence for all they worth. The first round was
nothing bnt cautious Bparring on both sides. In the second
the Englishman thought he had his opponent's measnl'e
pretty well taken, and weot in to finish him. He made a
great rush, but Miguel met him with a straight arm blow on
the jugular that put him to sleep for over half an hour.

Athletics are also receiving some attention here now, and
Ihere are prospects of a club being formed before long. The
ones who are interested in it jmt at presentare m stly young
fellows who have been to the Uuited States to sohool, but as
the different events afford an excellent opportunity for spec-
ulation there is no doubt that the whole people will take it
up aB soon as they have seen a little more of it.

There iB just one thing moie that I will speak of in this
letter, and I am Mire it will at least prove a novelty to the
readers of The Hportintj World. Cookroach lighting is what
I mean. It is intensely exciting, and the bugs make as
fierce a battle aB a person would wish to see. The roaches
are great big fellows, about an inch and a half long. They
are put in a dark box feveral days before the light is to come
otf and never fed, but tensed the whole time. The fighing
generally takes place in tho back part of the saloon. The
roaches are pnt in a big basin, the sides of which are

greased to keep them from crawling out. Af ,er looking ; at
each other for a few moments they commence to maneuver,
and then the fun commences. Their whiskers or horns
commence to swell and become as stiff as pokers They
advance on each other cautiously, and making a sound like
a hiss, drive at each other with a rush. The horns are used
both for defence and attack, and they can accomplish a lot
of damage. Sometimes a tight will last for half an hour and
it is never finished until one or both of the roaches are dead
One will run his horn through the other one s body and that
settles it, unless the impaled one ,n his death straggles
happens to land his leg in his opponent's eye, then both give
up the ghost and the battle is given to the one who suc-
ceeded in impaling his antagonist.

A professional gentleman, formerly of Toronto, and now
residing at Las Chueres de Serantes, in the Argentine Bepub-
lic, writes to Field <fc Farm under date of October 9th, as fol-
lows: . .

The best of all business here is gambling, legitimate 1
mean, introducing American running, trotting and carriage
horses; selling the last named and racing the first two in one
or two races, then disposing of them. The best horses from
England, France and Russia are coming here the English
and French horses for racing purposes and the Russian
horses for carriage use. This year some thirty trotters have
been sent here from the United States. One with a record
of 2-26 sold for $17,000, another (PicKwick) for $21,500 m
gold, and I don't think as yet that we have a horse that^ can
beat 2:20. A running horse such as any of the following
could clear in one season half a million if properly handled.
Volante, Little Minch, Paragon, Emperor of Norfolk, Cruiser,
Marshall Lake, Wary, Poteen, Leiex, Maobeth, Brait, Safe
Ban. Defaulter and many others.not including the cracks. All
horses to have great value here must be entire. Stallions and
mares less than 8 years of age, sound and good tempered ani-
mals. This year we imported for the International Grand
Prize, valued at $40,000 or more, two good English horses,
Gav Hermit, and St. Mirin. Each cost 5.000 guineas m En-
gland. The formei cannot "stay" more than 1./50 metres
with weight np, and the latter is partly broken down, and
the result will be that some common horse will win. ine
races are nearly all at long distances, averaging two miles,
and the average weights 125 poonds. I have seen 33,000
pool tickets at $2 each sold in one room on a trotting race
of a daBh of 3,500 metres, and have known of $160,000 more
wagered on the same race in the other tnree pool rooms in
town Something similar occurs every week. The way the
owners of "Bure" horses win is by giving out that their
horse will not start, then buying him in the pools when the
public have plunged on the others, and then lunmng him,
or if possible to do this withdraw him from tue race. For
instance, Gay Hermit was entered for six races, but did not
run any, Daying forfeit for delaying declaration until a few
minutes before the race. All who bought Gay Hermit in
the outside rooms lost their money, as all bete here stand
whether the horse rune or not. In a race a few days ago
the public would not touch Gay Hermit, and the owners so
cured all the tickets, and pocketed $38,000, as Gay Hermit
won easily.

Famous Old-Time Racing.

The question has often been asked during the last five or
six years, are the horses now racing as good as those of thirty
or forty years ago? The answer is not as easy as one would
suppose; for, while it is all very well to say, "Oh, yes, they
are just as good," or the reveise, as the case may be, to prac-
tically Drove the answer and carry conviction with the argu-
ment is" difficnl". The system of racing, and necsssanly the
system of training, animals was different from those seen in
the Junior Championship and Futurity Stakes last season.
The type of horse has changed. An inch or two has been
added to their height and a few milesltaken from the distance
thev are able to go. The sturdy animal of the fifteen-hand
type with short and well-ribbed body and make-up that
looked like staying all day, haB given place to the sreteen-
hand typo of {animal, which, instead of staying qualities,
shows speed. . .

Each successive generation possesses more speed and less
ability to stay. Thus we have ao animal that can pack
weight beyond all old-time ideas for a short distance at a rate
of speed not dreamed of by the old trainers, is sacrificed to

"Especially is this the case with two-year-olds, of which
some have run as many as twenty races. Champagne Char-
ley by the English Prince Charlie, out of the American mare
Triangle (she by Gilroy). has run in twenty-nine races, win-
ning eleven, including the last two, carrying weight up to 120
pounds. Is it therefore surprising that each year Bbows less
three and four-year-olds, while aB to real good five and six-
year-olds there are less than a dozen in training? The late
Milton H. Sanford always contended that it was the pace that
killed. Yet to keep up with the public demand for almost
unlimited racing, with the natural adjunot, excessive betting,
associations present programmes of six and seven races a day,
made op of dashes at distances of a mile and a quarter or
less, with many even at a Iobs distance than a mile, lhe
demand is speed, Bpeed, speed. _

Everything is sacrificed to time. Traoks are kept hard,
while timing watches are improved by splitting Beconds into
"fifths," with a probability that next year we shall have
"eighths " Even the most conservative of breeders are now
a great deal more interested in breeding for speed than for
staying qualities, and a sire whose progeny can run the 1 Y.
C of three-qnarters of a mile in "fifteen' or less with the
standard weight of 115 pouuds, and repeat a few days after
with IIS or 120 poundB in about the same time, is at once a
gold mine, with hiB next lot of yearlings selling well up in
the thousands. That suoh oelebrities do not keep on ob
three-year-olds is only too well known. Two-year-o d stakes
can have ten, a dozen or more starters, while even the Lorll-
lard, Omnibus and other valuable three-year-old stakes are
cmtended for each year by amuoh smaller number of horses,
aud instead of the average ten or twelve Btartere of ten years
we now see only about half that number. Thus, takm

money in heats, preferring the issue of a single dash. Thi
latter may be an unworthy argument, but it is an important
one under the present system of racing, the main Bupport o
which is the revenue from the betting ring. That many race-
goers like heat races is admitted, but they are almost entire!;:
confined to men who not bet, and it can also be said tha
there are many who consider heat-racing a cruelty.
It is certain, however, that under the present system o

training, with yearlings tied at "quarters" and "three far i
longs," and two-year-olds raced in a dozen or more races,

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the situation as a whole, there is certainly a deterioration of
staying powers as against speed, ability lo carry weight and
to run a great nnnlber of races when two years old.

The question at once arises, Would the pubho be satisfied
to have a return to the old style of racing? For instance, to
that of Boston and Lexington-the former running from
1836 to ISM, and the latter in 1853, 1854 and 1855. The
fame of both horses was made in heat raoing a style of rac-
ing that is practioally at an end. Owners will not enter their
horses to run two and perhaps three races for one purse.
Trainers with but few exceptions, know nothing of cooling
out a horse and bringing him back to the post again for an-
other hard race in twenty, thirty or forty minutes according
to the distance. While last, but not the least objection, is
that a majority of betti- g men object to looking up their

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shah never again have a clasB of four-year-olds or upward tf?»
that cau cover the old cup distance as did Preakness anc,
Springbok at Saratoga, or repeat at four miles as did Tel
Broeck, Bushwhacker and Glenmore at Baltimore. Thu
races they ran took place within a period of fifteen years.

Unlike the followers of racing in England, the Americai
has literally no records to fall back on by which he can stud;
up the racing careers of even the horses that ran in thi
"fifties," and for the first few years at Jerome Park in thi
"sixties," while, as to a straight set of records from 1870
there are not ten complete sets in this city. In fact, it :
easier to get a complete set of Euglish records from aboo
1760 than an American set Irom 1870. Thus it is not surpriB
ing that the performances of the great grandsires and dam
of the American tnrf are unknown. Only a few weeks agi
the writer remarked to a well-known follower of racing tha
Lexington only ran in all seven races. His surprise was si
complete that it was amusing, and from him came the sug
gestiou that perhaps the readers of The World would like i
brief synopsis of the career of Lexington and his sire Boston
The career of Bostcn, the sire of Lexington, is of more that
passing interest to the present day followers of racing. Bostoi
{said to have been named after the famous game of cards o
that name, and not as a compliment to the Massachusetts
Athens) was foaled in 1833, the property of Mr. John WiokB
ham, of Richmond, Va. He was by Timoleon, out of a Biste
to Tuokahoe, the grandsire of both being Diomed, the winne
of the first English Deiby. Under the old system of calculal
ing the age of horses from May 1, Boston really ran once as
two-year-old and twice when three years old. All three wer
heat races; in fact he never ran in any other style of racing
The first effort waB made on April 20, 1836, at Broad Rod
Va., in a race of mile heats, where he "bolted" the first heal
His' second race was at Petersburg, Va., in October, when b
won at two-mile heats in 4:01 and 4:00, and his third appeal
ance was on November 3, at Hanover Court Hon6e, at three
mile heats, which he won in 6:25 and 6:19. Very slow tim
compared with the present records. It is impracticable t
give the whole of Boston's career by races aB run. It can h
said, however, that during the eight years that he was i
training he ran at Augusta, Ga.; Petersburg, Hanover, Broa
Rock, and Alexandria, Va.; Washington, D. C; Baltimon
Md.; Camden, Trenton, and Boboken, N. J., and over th
Union Course, Long Branch, the results of which are as fo
lows, condensed from B. G. Brace's "Memoir of Lexington,
published by him a few years ago at Lexington, Ky

1836— Ran three race?, won two, one each at two-mile anil tare
mile lieatB: earnings. SiOO.

1837 Ran four races, won four, all at three-mile heats ; best tim

5:50: earnings, S2.OL0.

18 8— Ran and won nine races, including a walk-over at three-mi
heatB; won eight at four-mile heats: was paid S500 each not to sta
In two other races : best time, 7:54; earnings, $8 900.

1839— Ran nine races and won eight, of which one was at thre
mile beats, and seven at four-mile heats: bfst lime, 7:47. Boston w:
beaten by Portsmouth at two-mile heats for £10,00:) a side, earning
$19,300.

1840— Ran ant won seven races, six at four-mile beats; best ttm
7:49, and one at three-mile, heats in 5;5e and 6:49; earnings $11,7(10.

\ 841 Ran in rive races; won four at fonr-inile heats ; best tim

7:59 was distanced in one race by John Blount and Fashion; ear
Ings SJ.10 I.

1842— Kan in five races; won three, each at four-mile heats, he
time, 7:4G. The defeats include the great race with Fashion as be
earnings, $2,410.

1813— Started once, and wor at three miles; earning S30D.

The Tace in 1843, when Boston was ten years old, was ;
Petersburg, Va., when he beat Black Dick in 6:10 and 6:2
the track being very heavy. This ended Boston's rich
career, which extended over seven years, in which 1
started forty-five times, winning forty, his total earnini
amounting to $61,200. Thirty of the races were at four-mi
heats, nine at three-mile heats, and one at two-mile heat
In addition to the races ran in 1541, Boston served forty-lv
mares. After his match with Fashion, in 1843, he coven
Andrewetta and Ironette, and then ran at Camden, N. J
and at Alexandria, Va. When retired from the turf in I
Boston was as sound as a new dollar. That he could ha'
won more races is admitted. His owners on Beveial
casions withdrew him at the request of proprietors of roo
courses upon representation that his entrance would destri
the sport and disappoint the pnblic

He made a season at Hanover Court House, Va., in 184
Also, in Washington or vicinity iu 1844, and subseque:
years. In 1847 he was sent to Kentucky, where, in th
year and 1S40 and 1S49. he was in service at the farm of E. 1
Blackburn (father of Uuited States Senator J. C. S. Blao
burn), at Spring Station. He died there in the autumn
1849, from the indirect effectB of a oold coi.tracted duril
the bad weather while making the trip from Virginia
Kentucky. "Frank Forester" dtscribed Boston as "a chei
nut with white stockings on both his hind feet, and a whi
stripe down the face. In other respects than color oi
marks Boston closely resembles the British phenomeni
Harkaway. They have alike prodigious depths of chest, ai
immensely powerful loins, thighs and hocks. Boston is on
a trifle above 15J hands high, bnt to the eye Beems tall< *
ov>ing to his immense substance; he is a short-limbed hore
with a barrel rather flat or 'slab-sided' than round, aud
ribbed home, while his tack is a prodigy of strength. Thoui
be has occasionally sulked, Boston runs on his courage, oi
is never ridden with spurs."

Of all the great races of the pnst, none excited greater
terest than did the match hetweeu Fashion and Boston, n
over the Union Course, Long Island, on May 10, 1S42
was for $20,000 a side and was made a sectional affair
North versus South. The attendance was something enc
mous, the paperB of the day making it as large as 70,0
spectators.

A full aoconnt was published in the Breeder and SpoR'
max lust week, but we repeat the summary

Tuesday, May 10, 1812— Match, tho North vs. the Suitb; S20.CO
side, 35,0.0 J forfeit; fonr-mllo heats.
H. H. Toler names William Gibbous' eh m Fashion. 6, by imp

Trustee— Bouuets o' Blue, by Sir Obarlep.lll lb, Joseph Laird

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Colonel W, R JohnponV and James Lonc'fl cli b Uoatou, 9, by

Timoleon dum by Ball's Moiiz. 1, lMlb, Uilpatrick

Tinie,7:3ii, 7:<5.

Bonnets o* Bine, tbe dam of Fashion, was bred by Coloi
Jobneon, who, after running her witb succgbp. sold ner
Mr. Gibbons. Fashion was foaled in 1837, in Morris count
New Jersey. She was a richly satin-coated chestnut, stac
ing about 1 5J bauds high. She first ran in 1840, when b
won two races at two-mile heats. In 1841 Bhe won once
two-mile heatB, twice at tbree-mile heats and once at foi

1888

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nile heats. She was beaten once at two-mile heats, at Cam-
len, N. J., after winning the second heat in 3:52.

After Fashion had beaten Boston she ran in a number of
■aces during 1843 and 1844, with considerable success, beat-
ing, among other hordes, The Colonel, Blue Dick (the latter
n a race of four-mile heats, which took four heats, Fashion
winning the first in 7:46^, the second was a dead heatin8:04A,
Jlne Dick won the third heat in 7:53, and Fashion the fourth
n 8:23), Dunvegan and Marchioness. In 1845 Fashion again
aced as the representative of the North in a sectional match,
ler opponent being the great Alabama mare Peytona, by imp.
Jlencoe, out of Giantess, by imp. Leviathan. They first
Jan over the Union Course, Long Island, on May 13, for
lS10,000 a side, $2,500 forfeit, which race Peytona, ridden
|»y "Barney" Palmer, at US pounds, won in two heats, in
J:39t and7:45^. Fashion, then eight years old, was ridden
Jiy Joseph Laird, at 123 pounds.

J The miles in the heats were run as follows: First heat,
J:54, 1:53, 1:57 and 1:55J; in the second heat, 1:53, 1:54, 1:55
ad 1:584-. In less than two weeks Peytona and Fashion
act again at Camden, N. J., on May 2S, in the race for the
Jockey Club purse of $1,000. It was again a race at four-
uile heats, with weights and riders the same as on Long
Jsland. The result was then reversed, Fashion winning in
4 wo heats. Time7:48 and 7:57. The miles were run in 1:56,
1:53, 1:50 and 2:05, and for the second he.as in 1:54, 1:55,1:58
£nd2:10, The crowd on the occasion was so great that the
Aland broke down. The two mares never met again, and
j.'ashion was eventually raced almost to deatb, and in 1851,
A/hen fourteen years oil, was bred to Mariner, subsequently
lo imp. Monarch and Bonnie Scotland. She died while
loaling a filly to the latter in 1S60. None of her produce
l>ro ved of special excellence. Her daughter Etiquette was,
1 owever, a good brood mare for Mr. Francis Morris, while
Jnotber daughter, called Young Fashion, was a dam of a
lumber of good horses, by Bonnie Scotland; also Hock
Ilocking, by Ringmaster, and Three Cheers, by imp. Hurrah,
J oth of which are well known in California. — JV". Y, World

1 Richard Gird's Lucky Purchase— The Out-
Look.

t The racing stock at the Chino Kancho was augmented a year
Lgoby the purchase of Will Crocker and Woolseyfrom Leland
Itanford. Since that time the remarkable record made by
f-uool. a full sister of Woolsey, has made the prospects for
hme fast time by Gird's stallion nest year very bright. In
Itct his present owner has been offered a raise of S5.000 on
[is purchase price, which was $10,000. "Woolsey as a two-
kear-old made a half mile in 1:15, but was not in good shape

ud has never since been on the track.

I Will Crocker, who came down from Palo Alto at the same
fme, is just about as valuable. Fred Crocker, his brother,

iade 2:25J as a two-year-old. His dam, Melinche, is by St.
hair, who is the sire of the dam of Manzanita, that
liade a mile in 2:16 as a four-year-old. This is the best four-
Uar-old record. Albion is another pet of the ranch and
Lade 2:29 as two-yoar-old, after a single month's training,
lie is out of Aimee by Messenger Duroc. These three and
heir progeny are expected to do great things in the future,
Lid if blood is worth anything, they will not disappoint their
[iVDer. The well-known Billy Norfolk, by "Winter's Nor-
[ilk, out of Merrimac, who is now 20 years old and whose
[stare among the fastest runners in this section, and Idler
ly Wild Idle, dam Kate Gift, is also a well-known horse, are
|rilliants in Gird's striug. On the Chino, draft included,
liere ere now 900 head head of horses. Uutil a year ago no
Ltention at all was paid to racing stock. Woolsey and Will
t rocker were the first thoroughbreds of the kind on the
Ituch and as it looks now the foundation has been laid for a
I able that will rival the Santa Anita. — Los Angeles Tribune.

The Fastest Records.

TEOTTIN*": RECORDS AT VARIOUS AGES.

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Manzanita

Jay-Eye-See

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Maud 8

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Jay-Eye-See

Mau'i S

Maud S

Rams

American Girl

Hopeful

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Goldsmith Maid..
Goldsmith Mail..
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Norval

Electioneer

Guy Wilkes

Electioneer

Diclator

Dictator

Harold

Kentucky Prilce

Dictator

Herald

Harold

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C.M.Clay, Jr., 21....

God trey Patchen

Alexander's Abd

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Alexander's Abd

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TROTTING RECORDS AT DIFFERENT WAYS OF GOING.

iBteBt mile against time— Maud 8., Cleveland O., July

30,1885 2:08*

latest mile in a race — Maud S., Cbicage, Joly 24, 1880 2:13£
latest mile to wagon in a race— Judge Fullerton, 1874 2:20£
latest mile to wagon against time— Hopeful, Chicago,

111,, October 12, 1878 2:1G£

latest mile under saddle— Great Eastern, New York,

September 22, 1877 2:154

latest mile over half-mile track— Jay-Eye-See, Lincoln,

Neb., September 14, 1887 2:15£

latest mile with running mate in a race — Frank,

Brooklyn, N. Y., November 15, 1883 2:08 \

latest mile with running mate against time— H. B.

Winship, Providence, R. I., August 1, 1884 2:06

tstest team record in a race— Maxy Cobb and Neta

Medium, New York, November 13, 1884 2:15J

latest team mile against time — Maud S. and Aldine,

New York, June 15, 1883 2:154.

10TTING RECORDS OF STALLIONS, MARES AND GELDINGS AGA1NSI
TIME.

latest mile bv a stallion— Maxy Cobb, Providence, R.

I., September 30, 1884 2:13J

latest mile by a mare— Maud S , Cleveland, O., July

30,1885 2*)8|

istest mile by a gelding— Jay-Eye-See, Providence, R.

I., August I, 18S4 2:10

IN RACES.

latest mile by a mare— Maud S., Chicago, July 24,

1880 ; 2:13?

latest by a gelding— Clingstone, Cleveland, 1882 2:14

latest by a stallion— Phallas, Chicago, 1880 2:13$

SUCCESSIVE LOWERING OF THE MILE TROTTING RECORD.

1806— Yankee to saddle 2:50

1810 — Boston horse to saddle ' 'J-i&h

1824-Topsallant to saddle... "... 1-40

18 W -Blister to saddle ,...," "'"2-32

1834-Edwin Forrest to saddle. " " 2*Sli

1843— Lady Suffolk to saddle ' 2-28

1844— Lady Suffolk to saddle * ' ""2-20^

1W52— Tacony to saddle !..!!!!!.. '.'.'. '.['.'.2:'i6

1853 — Tacony to saddle "...".""" ['.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'. 2:25^

1856 -Flora Temple to sulky " 2-24*

1859— Flora Temple '.".". ..'.".."..!./.'..*.'.. .2:192

1865 — Dexter ( 2 ■ 1 R4

1866-Dexter „ '" 2; 8

1867— Dexter 2:17i

1871 Goldsmith Maid * 2-17

1872— Goldsmith Maid '" o'-lC*

1873— Goldsmith Maid '. 2:14

1878— Rarus o.'i-u

1*79— St. Julien '" '"V-iil

1880— MandS 2-lnl

1881— Maud o '.'...'.'.'.'.' '.'.I'. 2-10

1884— Jay-Eye-See ' 2:i0?

1884-MaudS 9'.093

lf84— Maud 3 2-09i

1885-MaudS .'.'.'.. ".".."!." ."."." .'.'.*.'." .".'.".'.".'.'.".".'.".'.'.".".' .'^OSJ

TROTTING RECORDS AT VARIOUS DISTANCES.

One mile— Maud 8., 1885 2:08}

Twomiles— Fanny Witherspoon, 1885 '..........'..'. .... 4:43

Three miles -Huntress, 1872 7-2IJ

Four miles— Satteli te, 1 887 10:52*

Five miles— Lady Mack, 1875 1400

Ten miles— Controller, 1878 27 :28i

Twenty mile«-Captain McGowen 59:23

Fifty miles-Ariel, 1845 3:55:40$

One hundred miles— Conqueror, 1853 8:55:33

PACINIG RECORDS AT VARIOUS AGES.

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PACI> G RECORDS AT DIFFERENT WAYS OF GOING.

Fastest mile against time— JohnstoD, Chicago 111
October 3, 1884 2

Fastest mile in a race— Little Brown Jog, Hartford*, Ct."
August 21, 1881, and Johnston. Cleveland, O., July
20,1887 2

Fastest mile to wagon in a race — Johnston. Detroit,
Mich., July 21, 1887 2

Fastest mile under saddle — Johnston, Detroit, Mich
July 17, 1888 2

Fastest team mile— Silver Tail and Daisy D., East Sagi-
naw, June 15, 1887 2

Fastest mile with running mate — WestmoDt, by Al-
mont, 1884 2

PACING RECORD OF STALLIONS, MARES AND GELDINGS.

Fastest mile by a stallion — Brown Hal, Lexington, Ky.,
Augusts]. 1887 2

Fastest mile by a mare— Buffalo Girl, Pittsburg, July
27, 1883 2

Fastest mile by a gelding— Johnston, Chicago, October
3, 1884 2

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SUCCESSIVE LOWERING OF THE PACING RECORD.

Oneida Chief, saddle 2:31

•Drover, saddle 2:30

Jamen K. Polk ' '. ..2:27

Dan Miller 2:23

■Tecnmseh \ 2;2i

•Roanoke 2:18 j

Pocahontas, wagon 2:174

Billy Boice, saddle 2:liJ

Sleepy Torn 2:12$

■Little Brown Jag 2:11$

Johnston 2:10

Johnston , 2:06£

From Li. J. Rose.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman;— Through an interview
with Mr. O. A. Hickok in yonrs of the 24th, I see that there
is always a lingering doubt about the performance of Stam.
boul at Los Angeles, and that every step of his performance
has to be doubly proven. First, the track was said to be short
then when that was by the survey proven correct, then that
he had the advantage of the watch. It seems that turf
affairs can never be bf-lieved except when seen. It is necessary
to place tbe finger in the wound to believe its esistance.

This emphasises the fact, that for "ways that are dark,"
racing is believed to have the call. The fact that there was
a large attendance, at least 4,000 people present and every-
body that had a watch was timing and no one heard of one
individual who so timed that disputed the time, seems not
sufficient. Nor was this crowd of people from Los Angeles
only, but all parts of the state and especially San Francisco,
were largely represented, and not one of these doubted the
fact that Stamboul made 2:15. The doubt has been enter-
tained and talked by people who were not here and did not
wish to believe it true. Mr. Ariel Latbrop was one of the
timers, in fact was the leading one of the timers and pnt
down the quarter and half which were made in the first heat,
first quarter :31f, half 1:04£: Other timers, forinstanoe Hon.
T. D. Mott, made it 3U and 1:04 flat, and no one to my
knowledge made it any slower than Mr. Lathrop.

Mr. Ariel Lathrop was one of the timers. It was he that
led in saying what the time was and put the figures on the
timing board. Mr. Lathrop had all the advantages that
could be obtained. He had a good split second band watch
and stopped on every quarter and sat up high enough with
nothing intervening to see every foot of track. "When this
is understood, all persons who know Mr. Lathrop personally
will have no doobt about the time as given, to be correct and
put all this doubt to rest. Nor was 2:15 the full limit of
Stambonl that day. This is evident to every one who Baw
the race. They all saw that Mr. Maben being a long way
ahead in the stretch, he pulled up to save his horse.
Whether he could have beaten the stallion record is with me
a matter of doubt, for I think he trotted too fast the first part
of the mile, that he would have been near it I believe. As to
Arab making any contest, there was none, for from the word
go to the finish Stamboul drew right away from him and at
*he quarter pole he certainly led Arab three lengths and I
think more. That it was a great surprise to Mr. Hickok and
for that matter to me, goes without spying. In fact it looked
as if Mr. Hickok corld not believe himBelf for when on the
back stretch he gave Arab a few raps with his whip, and he
not being able to go away from it convinced him that there
was something the matter. Some one suggested to him he
should come Johnny Goldsmith on him and holler in Stam-

boul's ear and break him up, he answered, "how can I get
to his ear when he goes right away from me?"

In all the other heats the same condition occurred. Stam-
boul went away from Arab, and that was the end of the con-
test.

The race was a great surprise to me. I had no belief that
he would beat Arab, and told all that asked me so, although
I had expectations for the future. But this race proves that
a horse may trot a great race without much work, nor is this
the only instance which has proved this fact to me. Ruby,
Le Grange and others have trotted good races with absolutely
no fast work and only short preparation. That it will knock
them off for a week or two is equally certain, but they will
come again as did Stambonl at Stockton and San Jose. Stam-
boul had covered thirty-five mares and been in slow work for
tour weeks, only having one fast mile in 2:18J on my track.
This was all the preparation he had for his race. His next
race at Oakland he was not at his best, yet he should have
won, perhaps. At Sacramento he was still of less account,
and although he lost to Arab at Stockton and at San Jose, yet
it was not peihaps the fault so much of Stambonl as the want
of strength and perhapB experience of my driver Walter Maben,
which all who saw the races understand. At San Jose, how-
ever, he was at his beBt. and that he could have beaten all
atallion records under lucky circumstances both on Saturday
and again on Monday, the day of the postponement is a cer-
tainty to my mind, and my belief is based on these facts.
After getting the word, Stamboul and Arab went off like a
double team to the half in 1:05, from there out Hickok had
to drive Arab, and Stamboul was going well within himself,
in fact, Maben found he could draw away from him easily,
and, in fact, did draw away a half length, but again took him
in hand in order to get him straightened out into the stretch
without a break, for the trouble with Stamboul had been
all along back to the Los Angeles races, where he had hit his
hind pastern and made a sore that, when swinging from the
turn to straight work, he feared hitting himself, and he
would bear off to the right. He being close to Arab he
swerved into his sulky, knocking spokes out of both sulkies,
which scared him into a wild break, losing fifty yards or
more, and the opportunity was gone. When he was caught
he was full of trot, and having rested himself, going around
tbe upper turn and yet going in 1 :39 to the three-quarters, he
only had to trot the labt quarter, which ia a fast one, in 34
seconds to have trotted in 2:13, and that he could have done
it in 23 seconds I have no doubt.

The next heat they again went to the half in 1:05. Stam-
boul again made a wild break coming in the stretch; yet Arab
had to trot in 2:16 to win, and the next heat Stamboul beat-
Arab down the stretch with something in hand, when the
race was postponed to Monday. Stamboul on Monday was
even beLer than on Saturday, but misfortune followed him.
In scoring, Maben, with Stamboul, was a length behind, and
did not expect the word, yet the judges said go, and being
unprepared, perhaps annoyed and anxious, he let Stamboul
go off his feet in one of his disastrous breaks, and he looked
out of the race, being, Bay at least a hundred feet behind,
but when he caught he trotted the fastest of his life, and on
tbe backstretch trotted an eighth in 15 seconds, and even
with this very bad break reachad the three-quarter pole in
1:40, and would have yet beaten Arab but Maben again was
unable to keep him from one of his digattrous breaks, which
ended the race and his opportunity for this year.

Here Mr. Walter Maben had to go home and Mr. Orrin A.
Hickok took charge of Stamboul, and in his hands he made
rarely a break, and when he did break it was not disastrous
for he caught him every time with scarcely any loss. That
very few men could have driven or bandied him as well as
Mr. Hickok is certain, yet I do not believe that Stamboul
was at his best in the National Stallion Stake. That he did
not have his usual speed is certain, for the first heat he could
not beat Woodnnt in 2:17, but he kept improving in the race
and the last heat in 2:17 was the easiest heat he trotted. It
is amusing what strange belief will be entertained. I wag
asked by one of the reporters whether 1 had bought Woodnut,
I said, "No, what makes you ask?" He says, "I was told
you bought him after the first heat, as you found Woodnut
could beat you." Aside from this I have heard that Mr.
Holly was paid not to win and like nonsence, and anyone
seeing the race must have but little horse knowledge to be
able to believe such stuff. It was a great race and both victor
and vanquished almost eqnally share in its glory and honor.
It was a race where quality wa3 displayed by the horses and
skill by the drivers, and there was as much anxious and earn-
est endeavor on the part of both Mr. Holly. Mr. Simpson and
Hickok as was ever exhibited on a race course. Mr. Hickok
labored under disadvantages in taking a horse, knowing
almost nothing about bim, and with no time for experiment-
ing, and the men are very rare who could have done so well.
Yet when he handles him for a season he will show time and
trot races much faster than he has yet shown.

Hickok starting Stamboul against time so soon after his
race was against his inclination, and he wished me to let him
remain with him, and he said he had no doubt about his
beating the stallion record. We were too unfortunate in
striking a cold, windy day, but I had to go home and I felt
nervous about leaving him behind, besides I wish to make a
season, and a let up of training is, in my belief, a necessity;
besides I feel that I have yet something to show, and have
something in reserve for the coming year.

I hope I have not tired out your good nature, and if it is
not of sufficient interest, if this Stamboul matter has been
written to death, then put this in ycur waste basket.

Los Angeles, Nov. 27, 1888. L. J. Rose.

Won on a Fowl.

In a race between a zebra and an ostrich, held in Zanzibar
recently, the prize was given the rider of tho zebra, although
the ostrich came in 100 yards ahead. The zebra's jockey
claimed that his rival won on a fowl, and the judge sus-
tained him. — Exchange.

A trotter with whose name nearly everybody who reads
about the races is familiar is the roan gelding Screwdriver,
and the New Hampshire Yankee who owns him recently gave
a reporter for a local paper some interesting items in connec-
tion with the horse. He was purchased when fonr months
old, $40 being the price paid for him, and has been owned
and handled by the present owner ever since. No one else
has driven him in a race, and all the training and prelimin-
ary work has been done by the same hand, the result being
that Screwdriver, now thirteen years old, has a record of
2:24J and can beat it. In preparing for races the plan has
been to give the horse ten or twelve miles a day on tbe road,
taking him to the track but once a week, and this plan could
be followed to good advantage by many a driver whose horses
get bo much track work that they are sick and tired of it long
before the day of the race arrives. Screwdriver has started
in 104 races, and in all bnt three has won some part of th-
purse, which is a wonderfolly good showing for any horse.

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2pt* grjftwler awrt jipxrtlswaix,

Dec. 8

Grim's Gossip.

Ike Weir, the pugilist, baa been riding at Clifton nnder an
assumed name.

There is a bad disease prevailing among the horees about
Tehama. At least thirty have died.

Lennie Graham of Bay wards?, has lost by paralysis one of
his well matched team of gr^y carriage horses.

The stable boys that play ball at the track have abolished
the old rule of "over the fence lose the lick."

Billy Hayward says that The Bard is the best horse he
ever threw a leg over, with the one exception of Blair Athol.

The Chicago Horseman says that a great many good judges
are of ihe opinion that 2:0S£ will be whittled down a notch
or two nest year.

The well known race horse Rupert, owned by the Preak-
ness Stable, when at home answers to the name of "BoneB,"
owing to his inaptitude to make flesh.

Mr. KobinBon, of Sacramento, has for sale a five-year-old
mare by Prompter, out of Old St. Clair. The mare has a
yearling which has paced a quarter in 0:37 J.

A small delegation of Butte County folks visited the track
on Tuesday. They were rather unlucky in goesBing the
winners.

A pet mare belonging to Samuel Hutchinson of Los Guili-
cos, Sonoma county, had her hind kgd broken from a rifle
shot fired carelessly by a huuter last week.

Claymore, the winner of the Manchester (England)
November handicaps, was the longest shot in the race, he
starting at 33 to 1. fle is owned by Sir H. De Trafford.

Dry Monopole's fall brother has been Darned Extra Day.
If any other son of Glenelg can show as muoh endurance,
speed or gamenesa as Dry Monopole, he is worth a small for-
tune.

Genial Billy Florence, the comedian, has been acting as one
of the judges at the New Orleans meeting. Billy is nearly as
good a horseman as he iB an actor, and that is saying a good
deal.

Mr. A. J. Cassatt has determined to reduce his stable,*and
hereafter will not breed on as extensive a scale as heretofore.
As a consequence twenty of his brood-mares will be disposed
of shortly.

Jay Beach, of Jacksonville, Oregon, says he will have
Pncemont by Altamont in the 2:20 list next year. The colt
is coming very fast and Mr. Beach feels highly elated in con-
sequence thereof.

It is reported that Geo. Engeman's profit on the Brighton
track amounts to $3,000 per day. He runs all the privileges
himself and has no book-makers on the track, as they will
not come to his terms.

L. Cohnfield, who owned Maxey Cobb ^hen that horse
troited in 2:13}, is once again getting together a string of
trotters. Of late he lias been in financial difficulties, but
seems to be getting on top again.

DanDennison, Thos. G. Jones and "W. H.Babb went to Eu-
reka on Sunday last, faking with them the following horses-
Haidee, Blue Bonnet, Dave Douglass, Kildare, Jack Pot, Ap-
plause, Rosa Lewis, Arthur H. and Gladstone.

W. M. Murry, sold to Senator G. Hearst this week the b. c.
Almout, bv Three Cheers— Question. The price given ia
quoted at $3,600. Almout, although only two-years-old, 1b
credited with having won a mile race in 1:42$.

King Thomas the now well-known §40,000 yearling, was
not given a trial among the rest of Senator Hearst's stable,
but was reserved by Matt Allen for a private run, as he did
not want any tips to go out about the son of King Ban,

Thursday of this week there was sold in New York, from
the stable of the Dwyer Bros., the following well known
horees: Tea Tray, Ballston, Prospeut, Hemlook and Paris.
The telegraphic message did not mention the prices obtained.

In watching the late stock sales in and about San Francisco,
one cannot help coming to the conclusion that good saddle
horses are in active demand. They bring fair prices and, in
Borne instances fancy figures have been given for very
ordinary stock.

Capt. Sam Brown, of Pittsburg, has had his two horses
Blue "WiDg and Troubadour, sent to his stud farm in Ken-
tucky. With Masterpiece already there, and many excellent
brood mares on hand, Capt. Brown has the necleus for a pay-
ing stock farm.

Capt. Cecil Lloyd, a well known artist, has arrived in New
York from Europe. The Captain has been making paintings
of prominent thoroughbreds while abroad, and already com-
missions have been given him to produce on canvas the por-
traits of several eastern horses.

I had a chance to shake hands with Mr. E. Johnston, of
Chico, at the Bay District on the last day of the Blood Horse
meeting. When "Ebb" gets onto a winning horse he makes
the bookmakers suffer, and it is rarely that his judgment is
wrong.

The Dwyer brothers have two horees which are entered in
the three-year-old stakes that have never made a public
appearance. There is considerable speculation as to their
meri Is, however, rumor has it that they are very fast.

After Dave Gideon purchased the unbeaten son of King
Ban, French Park, he was turned over to' Mr. Hyland for
treatment, and the latter believes the oolt will face the starter
next year as well as he ever was. He ia beiDg wintered at
Jerome Park.

Capt. Sam Brown's stable is wintering in Mobile. Mr.
Rogers, tho trainer, ir already making claims of superiority
for various of the horBes under his charge, and ventures the
assertion that he has all the principle three-vear-old BtakeB
at his mercy with Don, by Lisbon— Minnie Brown.

Senator Hearst is disposed to purchase Hermit mares if
any are procurable, and for that purpose will probably send
a commissioner to England to secure any that may be for
Bale. He is anxious to cross the Hermit blood with his Cali-
fornia stallions in hopes that the get may be phenomenal.

Richcreek, the western jockey, has been ruled off by the
New Orleans judges, after winning a race, for "attempted"
fraud. It seems he tried all he could to pull his mount,
but when the eyes of the juiges were looking down upon
him he gave Eight^to-Seven his head and the game little horse
won by a short nose.

Elkwood's trainer now dtuies that the last suburban winner
has broken down, and says he will be trained again for next
season's work. A kick on the hor«e*B leg caused him to be
turned out, and he ib now fully recovered. He will be exer-
cised over the snow at Saratoga this winter, and make his
first appearance at Brooklyn in the spring.

The Breeder and Sportsman tenders congratulations to
Mr. and Mrs. VV. H. Campbell, who were united in marrige
at Yuba City on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Campbell was
formerly Miss Ida Harkey, daaghter of ex-sherlff Harkey of
Sutter county, an enthueiastic horseman whose face is famil-
iar on almost every track in the State.

If the breeding of Sir Modred, Darebin, Cheviot and
Mariner (Oatcake) to American mares proves a suocssb, there
will be great competition among the wealthy breeders as to
which of them will be able to purchase Commotion or Malna
Commotion was a great favorite on the Australian tracks
and our antepodian cousins will hardly like to part with him.

Mr. Michael Dwyer is reported to be looking abont for a
proDerty to lease in New Jersey. He has had his eye on the
oldSecaucus track for some lime and is now prepared either
to build it up Bgain or he would prefer to get a lease of the
fair grounds at Waverly and lengthen the present course to a
mile. Which ever he gets will be ready in the early spring.

Friars Balsam, the English crack two-year-old of 18S7, was
the winter favorite for the Derby but went to pieces
early in fhe spring, due to an accident. He has had three
operations performed, in the last a piece of bone being
removed from his jaw. The work was successfnl and it 1b
said he will run as well as ever next season. Sir F. Johnson
has refused $75,000 for him.

Duff Gordon, lately purchased by Matt Byrnes for Mr.
Haggin, is a br g foaled May 3, 1881, 15| hands, sired by
Happy Medium, sire of Maxey Cobb, 2:13], dam Lady Penie-
tan, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. He is an exceptionally fine
looker and nice driver. While not having entered the 2:30
list, still it is known that he can beat it almost any time and
by many seconds.

Ou November 23rd Johnny Murphy drove the b g, Gov-
ernor Hill, at Fleetwood Park, to try to beat Steve Max-
wells two-mile record 4:4S£. The track was frozen in places
and far from being fast. The first mile was completed in
exactly 2:18 but the speedy son of Star Edmund was un-
equal to the task he passing under the wire the second time
in 4:52^. There was $250 a side wagered on the result.

The eastern turf writers are of the opinion that the racing
is fairer find more honest at Gntleuburg than it is at Clifton.
At the latter track those in authority fail to see many of the
jobs, while at the former. Judge Burke always has his eyes
open for any deal that may be put up to rob the public.

A lady was overheard at the Bay District Traok lately,
speaking to a friend about horseB. Said she, ''Some mares
are just as bad as young mothers, they want to show all
visitors the baby. Now there wae my mare Polly, as soon as
her foal was born last spring, no one could go into the pad-
dock but she had to bring up her colt for inspection, and she
got to be a regular nuisance."

Rody Patterson, a well known Eastern driver, will make
an effort to convert the famous young pacer Bessemer into a
trotter. He thinks there will be little or no trouble in doing
so, and feels assured the horse will be good enough for the
2:20 class during the next years campaign. Bessemer is by
Voltaire, 2 :20j, dam the Mambrino Chief mare Portice out
of a daughter of Concord.

The Australian mail brings news of the death of St. Albans,
the premier thoroughbred Bire of the colonies. St. AlbanB
was by Blair Athol, out of Pandora, by Cotherstooe. He was
bred in England and sold as a yearling at the Middle Park
sale in 1871 to an Australian gentleman. Since he has stood
in Australia St. Albans has sired two winners of the Mel-
bourne Cop, Sheet Anchor and Malua, besides such antipo-
dean racing cracks as Coronet, Ringwood, Meteor, Lady
Betty, Blink Bonny, Stookwell, eto.

The N. Y. Sporting World savs: As the result of an argu-
ment between Beveral trainers at Coney Island yesterday,
regarding the ability of horses to swim, it is probable several
match races will be arranged between racers now at the
island. Coney Island creek is to be examined by a committee
of the trainers, and if it is found to be suitable for the pur-
pose the races will be swam there in the near furture. In
arranging the preliminaries for such contests some queer
questions will come up for decision.

Bryant and Seroggan, owners of the great oolt Proctor
Knott, have had a formal separation, and have divided their
joint ownings, except as to Procter Knott and Come to Taw.
These two, unless sold, will be raced next year. It is a pity
that Sam Bryant cannot own the Futurity winner without
being hampered by such on old fossil os Scoggan. A man
who would lay $5,000 against his own horse simply to make
sure of winning a Bmall sum, is not the kind of parson that
big-hearted Sam should have as a business associate.

In speaking of yearling trials the Spirit of the Times says
that one of the beat colts by all odds is a son of Warwick,
from Lorilla, by Mortemer, grandam imp. Refreshment. He
was purchased at the Haggin sale for a trifle under $2,000, is
owned by Mr. Wm. Jenning?, of Baltimore, and gives every
indicaiion of being able to hold his own in the best company.
The best of Mr. Withers' lot is said to be a colt by Uncas—
ChamoiB, and if signs are not untrue will turn out to be the
Bpeediest youngster ever bred at Brookdale. I hope to see
him carry the "all black" to many a well-merited victory.

I had a very pleasant ohat with Mr. D. S. Eraser of
Petaluma this week, who feels supremely happy in the
possession of two Anteeo fillies and a Director colt. One
of the fillies is out of Nettie Bennett, she by Alexander,
granddam Jennie Shepherd by Belmont. Jennie is the dam
ofNellPatchen 2:27, and Flora Shepherd 2:30. She now
has a colt by her side sired by Dawn 2:19£, he by Nutwood
2:LS£. The other filly is out of Clara by Speculation, grand-
dam Dolhe Duncan by Wagner. She was bred to Director
but proved without foal and will be sent to him again next
season or to his son Secretary. Secretary is also the property
of Mr. Fraser and it is claimed that ai a two-year-old he
trotted a quarter in 34. Four thousand dollars has been
offered and refused for Secretary, the owner feeling assured he
is worth a great deal more. Monro Saulsbury, Esq., in aletter
to Mr. Fraser sayB that without doubt three months training
will make Secretary worth $10,000.

Did yon Bee that courtly old gentleman on Kearney street
Monday? His huir aB white sa snow, full beard;and mustache
to match, heavy wrinkles in the hi h massive forehead, sharp
but kindly features, with a more than average intelligent
face. His brain is clear as ever, but father time has dimmed
the bright, clear eye of the paBt, still seventy years seems to
hang lightly on his shoulders, for he is, even now, as Btraigbt
as an arrow. A bluish grey checked suit, black derby hat,
highly polished Bboes, the most fashionable color of gloves,
turn down collar and black tie completed the outward attire
of Mr. Richard Ten Broeck at one time America's represen-
tative horsemen.

"Raphce" has been kind enough to forward me some gossip
from Madera which is very acceptable. At the Fashion stables
there, B. M. Downey has five or six horses which are given
road exercise, with an occasional spin upon the local track.
Mr. Cox has an exceedingly fine chestnut mare by Steinway,
dam by Abbotsford, which gives promise of a high turn of
speed, and also a bay filly by Cresco, dam by The Moor. W.
S. Chalmans, Esq., has a jet black colt by Thad Stevi ns, dam
a Lodi mare, a thoroughbred of rare quality. Mr. C. Cur tin
prides himself on possessing a handsome roadster. He is by
Plumus, 6ire of Ashley, 2:23. dam by Belle Alta. The same
gentleman also has a two-year-old by LeGrand, sire of Gran-
dee, dam by Atherton, sire of Arab; second dam by Dave
Hill Jr ; third dam by Williamson's Belmont. Although of
tender age, he served twelve mares this seaBOD, all of whom
seem to be in foal. Several gentlemen interested in horse-
racing are talking of building a new track, the old one being
only 600 yards. An association of the kind in Madera will
enhance the sport, and ultimately I hope to see them an-
nounce a regular meeting.

Thursday morning of laBt week there arrived in New York,
on board the Egyptian Monarch, the thoroughbred stallion
King Galop, which was lately purohased by the English repre-
sentative of Mr. S. S. Howland, and by him forwarded to
America. King Galop stands fully 16 hands, is a magnificent,
well-proportioned horse, a beautiful bay in color, and ia by
the great Galopin, his dam being by King Tom out of Sun-
shine. While in England I was given a peep at him in his
stable when he was running under the colors of Sir George
Chetwynd last year, and found the colt both kind and gentle,
and one worth going a long distance to see. He is now three
years old, and has faced the starter three times. His first
appearance was in a maiden plate of 100 guineas over the
Bretby stake-course, three quarters of a mile, at the New-
market October meeting, in which he failed to get a place,
there being fourteen starters. His second essay was tor the
Rutland Plate, another three-quarter dash, at the same meet-
ing, when he was again unplaced. The third and last attempt
as a winner was in a five forlong race over the Rous course
at the second October meeting at Newmarket, in which he
was again unlucky.

A friend writing to me from Chicago says, that some of the
minor western racing associations are dissatisfied with the
raising of weights by the Turf Congress, and gives as a reason
that wealthy men will be enabled to buy all the large colts,
the only ones fit to carry the heavy weights. Also, that they
will be enabled to engage all the heavy-weight jockeys, and
thus bar out the poorer members from haviug an equal
chance with the more fortunate ones. From this far-away
standpoint I am iuclined to doubt the correctness of the
above reasoning, and fancy that before the snow flies next
winter, all interested will feel that the change was for the
beBt. It is hardly to be supposed that the wealthy gentlemen
who are interested in horse-raciDg are goiug to form a trust
and buy every large thoroughbred that is offered for sale, the
idea is simply preposterous, and as to the jockeys, the in-
creased weights will add to their numbers so rapidly that it
would be a very unprofitable affair for any syndicate to
attempt any such scheme. There will be Racelands and
Proctor Knotts left for the poorer buyers even afier wealthy
patrons of the turf have bid fancy prices for a King Thomas
or a Tea Tray.

There are horses on the Jersey tracks which bear the
euphonious names of Don't Know, Can't Tell and No More.
Many would-be patrons of the turf who are unable to attend
the meetings congregate at the pool-rooms in New York dur-
ing the progress of the races, and listen to the "caller" as he
described the various positions of the horses while the heat
is being run. The Sportsman says that one day last week a
visitor requested the caller to repeat who was ahead at the
half, and the answer speedily came, "Don't Know." Appar-
ently not a whit mystified the questioner wanted to know
who was ahead at the three-quarters, and the answer he got
was "Can't Tell." One would have thought that this would
have silenced all further inquiry, but on being asked about
the race in the stretch, the caller blurted out **No More, "and
after a brief interval, as if to emphasize and accenuate bU
apparent rudeness, he turned to the individual who bad
asked about the progress of the fray, and, with a leer, let off
in rapid succession, "Don't Know, Can't Tell, No More.
Next,*and straightway rung up his telephone for the odds on
the next race. The last race, on the last day of the Sheeps-
head meeting, was won by a horse bearing the very appropri-
ate name of "Now or Never."

A letter informs us that Matt Byrnes, acting for J
B. Haggin, Esq., purohased at public sale last Wednesday in
New York the well known roadster Duff Gordon, the price
paid being $1,325. It seems that Jimmy McLaughlin al-<.»
wanted the horse and the biddisg was very spirited between
Matt and Mac. At the same sale Mayor-elect H. J. Grant
sold his famous trotter Kenilworth (2:18$) to John Scanuell
for $3,000. Mr. Grant is an enthusiastic horseman but his
new duties will not premit him time to indulge in his favor-
ite sport, so he has sold out his entire stable of which Kenil-
worth wsb the best. Sweepstakes (2;24j) by Kentncky Prince.
was bought by the old veteran Gabe Case, the purchase price
being $1,400. Gabe will use him on the road aud also to
drive into towu when he wants to call at the Huffman or the
ABtor.

Two old-time trotters, Honest Harry (record 2:224), sold
for $106, and Dai by (record 2:16i) was knocked down at
$327.50. A gentleman present offered $12,000 one year ago
for Darby but could uot get him for that price. He was
afterward sold for $15,000. Robert Bonner has made the
first Bale of stock from his Tarrytown stables, selling Cart-
ridge, a black two-year-old for $4,000, and $2,000 for a nut-
brown Lucy Cuyler weanling.

1888

%ht 'gx&t&sx ami j^pjcrrtswarx.

373

Fourth Day— Blood Horse Aesociation.

Officers of th" day: Messrs. McClure. Wolfskill and Hearst;
timers: Messrs. Hickuk and Currull;starte:s: Messrs: Depois-
tcr aud Magber.

Baldwin's day! Yes, it migbtreally be called Baldwin's day,
for be captured tbree of tbe five event?, and, luckily for lbe
others interested, be bad no entries in either the first or lat>t
race, for in his lucky streak he might have taken every purse.
There was a good attendance considering the coldness of the
weather, but the ladies balcony was not patronized as exten-
sively as on the three former days of the meeting. As usual,
the books, auction and mutual pools were the centre of attrac-
tions for those who indulge in "backing their fancy," and a
large Bum of money must have changed hands on the differ-
ent results. There are those who only visit tbe race track
occasionally and follow the betting of tbe favorites, without
knowing anything whatever of the sport, aud if perchance the
borse carrying their money be beaten a cry of fraud is imme-
diately made. On Tuesday just such an occurrence happened
in the first raoe; Notidle was a hot favorite and she was
played heavily by the bettors although there was a strong tip
out that Index had more than a passing show. Still, tbe
bulk of the public money went in on the favorite, and she
waB beateu out by half a length. A rumour at once gained
ground that Notidle had been pulled, yet the fact is that the
jookey made a mistake in not giving the mare her head soon
enough, and, as a consequence, lost more money probably,
in conjunction with his friends, than any other coterie on the
track. There were four starters, the Santa Anita Stable en-
tries being scratched. Mr. Baldwin preferring to have his
horses go in the latter rac^s, Jack Brady was reserved for the
final, while Oro and Black Pilot were marked on the card as
doubtful starters, and did not put in an appearance. Mr.
Depoister got the qnartette off all in a bunch, the coal-colored
Index jumping to the front with a fine burst of speed, which
was checked in a degree by his rider, who pulled the horse
to save him. Elwood was a close second, Welcome and Not-
idle being together at bis flank. As they passed tbe wire
Notidle was fourth, the others being in the order given
above. As far as the half-mile pole they kept their relative
positions, where Notidle was let out a link, in short order
taking second place, Elwood showing plainly that he had
had enough, fell to the rear, beaten. As they passed the
three-quarter mark Index loofced as though he wanted to
quit, but Holloway t-ased him just a trifle, aud he responded
gamely as the pair of leaders rounded into the homestretch,
Notidle being then about a length to the bad . The black now
made a spurt, and at the seven furlong post was fully three
lengths aliead. It was here that Hennessy commenced to
ride, and at every jump he lessened the distance between
Index and Notidle, but he bad not started in soon enough,
and lost tbe race by half a length. If he had turned the
mare loose at the head of the stretch he surely would have
won, but then bad judgment has iost many a race.

SUMMARY/.
Bay District Track, fourth day. Blood Horse Association Meeting
December 4tb. First race, purse ?:iG0. Welter weights for all ages-
On« mile aud a quarter.
Elmwood Stable's blk g Index, 6,120 lbs, Thad Stevens— Gipsy

Holloway 1

M. F. T^rpey's ch m Notidle, 4, 133 lbs, "Wildidle— Bonanna

A pple by 2

W. T. Kelly's br m Welcome, 3, 127 lbs: Warwick— AeoIa..Hennesey 3
Elwood, 132 lbs, aud Munroe, ran unplaced.

Time, 2:164.
Bookbetting: Notidle 5 to 10, Index 4 to 1, Welcome 6 to 1, Elwood
7tol.
Auction pools! Notidle $105, Index S40, field ?24.
Mutuals paid $10.90

The secoud race had three out for the money, Flood Tide,
Caliente and Bessie Shannon. When the word was given it
was to a good start, Monahan on Caliente at once taking a
rear position, the other two being neck and neck. At the
quarter the Santa Anita colt closed up with his competitors,
BDd the three had it ding-dong, hammer and tongs awav
around into the turn, where Bessie Shannon bid the others a
pleasant journey and fell away behind, the pace being alto-
gether too hot for her. Caliente, after a drive, forged ahead,
and as be turned into the stretch was an easy two lengths to
the good. All the way down home Hart tried his best to
carry Flood Tide to the front, but the son of Flood was not
speedy enough, and failed to close up tbe gap. Caliente won
as he liked by a couple lengths of daylight between himself
and Flood Tide, Shannon being fully fifty yards behind the
second.

SUMMARY.

Bane Day — Second race. Purse $400; for two-year-olda that have
ataried and not won at this meeting Seven-eighths of a mile.
Santa Anita Stable's ch c Cali -nte, 2, 102, R i the rford— Maria Stuart

Monaban 1

Maltese Villa Stable's b c Flood Tide, 2, 102, Hood— Lady Evange-
line Hart 2

John Reavey's b f Bessie Shannon, 2. 99, Shannon -Botty Bishop

Haslett 8

Time. 1:33.
Book-betting: Caliente 7 to 10, Flood Tide 6 to 5, Bessie Shannon 20
tol.
Auction pools: Caliente 3110, Flood Tide S9Q Bessie Shannon 86.
Mutuals paid 59.36

The Triboulet Stakes was of course the event of the day,
the Baldwin entries being rank favorites as against the others.
When the horses had received the usual pamding in front of
tht stand, they were taken to tbe backstretch, where Mr.
T. F. Magher was to give them the send-off. After several
ineffectual attempts were made to get them away, it way dis-
covered that jockey Cook, on Mollie McCarty's Last, had a
broken stirrup, so he returned to the stables and dismounted
without asking the judges if he might have permission so to
do, and Mr. McClure had to go from the jndgeB* stand to
where the horse was to find out what the trouble amounted
to. When matters had been arranged to suit all concerned,
the remainder of the jockeys being nearly frozen with the
long wait, tbe dag fell, with Moses B. showing his nose in
front, Canny Scot second, Laura Gardner third, the balance
of the field bunched close up. Haslett had evidently made
up his mind that Moses B. bad go enough in him to make a
fight from end to eod, so be kept the big chestuut well to the
fore. As they passed under the wire the first time around,
the positions were the same as given above, but immediately
afterwards Laura Gardner changed places with Cauny Scot,
Susie S. being a close fourth. On the backstretch Canny
Scot once more headed Laura Gardiner, and so continued
until well into the turn, where Los Angeles took third place.
From the head of tbe stretch it looked like a foregone con-
clusion for Moses B , us he was full of running, but as they
neared the draw-gate Monahan gave Los Angeles her head,
and tbe game little < unghter of Gleoelg in four strides headed
the leader, landing the Triboulet Stakes for her owner by
half a length. Although the time made was not fast, it was
a splendid race, Moats B. surpassing his most ardent admir-
ers.

SUM MART.

Same Day-Triboulet Stakes; ?0GO added; all ages. One mile and
flve-eighthB.

E. J.Bildwin'sch f Los AnReW, 3, by Glenelg— Malba. 104.. Monaban 1
M. S. Bajan's ch h Moses B. by Let aster— Aunt Jane. U7 ...Hennepsy 2
W. L. Appleby'* ch m Laura Gardner by Jim Browu— Avail, lu5

Hitchcock 3

Time,l:47i.

Loveknot, 94 (WJnchell), Canny Scot, 97 (Hennessy), Mollle's Last
107 (Cook). Suole R., 94 (Cooperl. ran unplaced.

Auction pools: Baldwin Stable (Loa Angeles and Mollie's Last) $500,
Sunie S. fgfi, Loveknot ?70, field S85.

Book-betting: Lob Angeles 5 to 10, Mollie McCarty's Last 6 to 1.
Laura Gardner. LovekDot and Susie S. 8 to 1 each, Canny Scot 10 to I,
Moses B. l.ito 1.

Mutual pools paid £0.81.

For the fourth event Daisy D. was thought to he a sure
wfnner, but she disappointed her friends in a 6ad manner,
never showing in front once during the race. It seems some-
what strange to the critical observer that Grisette should
have been overlooked by tbe knowing ones, for she has
Btamped herself a mare of rare quality in the eastern handi-
caps this year, and it is a well known fact that she i3 perfect-
ly at home with 115 pounds up at any distance from seven-
eighths of a mile to a mile and a quarter. In addition to
this, the Santa Anita' stables never Btartan entry unless there
is more than an even chance for the money, which shonld
have been tip enongh for the ordinary taker of odds. Daisy
D., who is in foal, did not like the cold cutting wind, and it
is probable that she has had her last race. Six shivering,
Bhaking jockeys on their mounts faced the starter, and after
wasting some time, got off well together, the colors of Extract
showing a slight advantage Before reaching the quarter
EdelweisB was piloting her field, Extract being second, any
one of the remainder being able to touch the second horse, so
close were they together. No change occuired until they en-
tered the stretch, where Grisette came from out of the ruck
and in a few strides had her field beateu, winning in a com-
mon canter by at least three lengths. Edelweiss should have
had second place but Hazlett let up on the mare at the gate,
while Monaban on J. M. K. bringing bis mount through wich
a rush got the coveted honor by a Bhort nose.

SUMMARY.

Fourth race, Bay District Track, same date. OwnerB handicap,
purse 835u, for all agpB, one mile.

B, J. Baldwin's b f Grise.te4, by Glenlg— Malta, 93 Hazl-tt 1

James Woodburu's ch m J. M. R- 3, by Kelpie — Joe Daniels, 85

Coater 2

Mrs. S. B. Wolf^kill's brm Edelweiss, by Joe Hooker— Y/olone, 98

Cook 3

Daisy D. 9o (Hennessey), Extract 90 (Caseyt, Carmen 78, (Smith*, ran
urn l&ced-

Time, 746J.

Book betting: Daisy D. 6 to 10, Edelweiss 5 to 2, Gri ette 3 to 1, Ex-
tract, J. M. R. 8 to 1 e*cb, Tarmon 25 to 1.

Auction pool: Daisy D $100, Edelweiss $40, Field 842.

Mutuals paid 619.10.

In the nest race Coloma could not lose, that is, if you
listened to the tips floating round the track it was a moral
certainty he would win. and so it proved one of Father Bill
Daly's morals, neither one, two or three, yet Coloma should
have won. That he has the speed no one doubts, but jockeys
have to obey orders, and the owner of the chestnut colt
thiDks that his horse must be in front from first to last, and
therein he makes a mistake, for if Coloma had had tbe speed
in tbe homestretch that he was made to display in the first
quarter, nothing in the race could have beat him. However,
he[was pumped out so soon that Mb chances were gone before
the half mile post was reached, Jack Brady accompanied
the leader as a good second to the half, where he displaced
the favorite who fell back into the ruck, Fannie F. trailing
away behind. White Cloud now moved forward, and by a
steady piece of work finally took the lead just as they all
came into view at the beginning of the homestretch. Hitch-
cock moved along gradually on the big pinto, Welcome and
Nerva thundering behind him, but neither had the speed to
overcome the two lengths I y which he won, Welcome being
second and Nerva third. Tbe track wrb rather lumpy and
easily three seconds 6low, still with this disadvantage the
sDort wj'S very enjoyable and gave satisfaction to all except
those who lost their money.

SUMMARY.
Same day. mile dasb, all ages.
W. B. ApDleby's b h White Cloud, aged, Wooabury — Colev, 100

Hitchcock 1

W. T. Kelly's br m Welcome, 3. Warwick— Aeola, 103 Casey 2

Elmwood Stable's ch m Nerva, 5, Boh Wooding — Lizzie Marshall,

Monohan 3

Jack Brady, 107, (Ha°lett) Coloma, 105, (Morton) and Fannie E , 90,
(Hennessey), ran unplaced.

Time: 1;47J.
Bookbetting: Jack Bradv 6 to 5 Coloma 5 to 2, Welcome 2 to 1 , Nerva
4 to 1, Faunle F 10 to 1, White Cloud 12 to 1. These are post odds, as
high as 40 to 1 was lild against the winner.
Auction pools: Coloma $'j&. Jack Brady 322, field §24.
MutualB paid $14.50 on the field.

Bay District Track.

Officers of the day— JudgeB H. C. Airhart, F. Vaughan, C
V. Tupper; Timers, O. Hickok, K. T. Carroll, Gen. W. H.
Brown; Starter, Lee Shaner; Secretary and weighing clerk,
Harry Lowden.

Thursday afternoon a small attendance, considering the
good card, assembled at the Bay District Track, many of the
"regulars" evidently being satiated with the numerous meet-
ings lately held. A better day could not have been deBired,
and those who wore present felt folly repaid for the trouble
taken in going. The betting arrangements were as usual,
but the money was not as plentiful as on former occasions.
The Judges called up the jockeys before each race and gave
them instructions, but owiug to tbe fearful racket made by
persons manipulating a gambling wheel, it was impossible for
thope in the repoiter's Btand to make out what was said. Mr.
Airhart was kind enough to repeat, after the races, to a repre-
sentative of the Breeder and Sportsman: what he said from
the stand. In substance, it was that they were out to race
and not simply to air their horses, and each was expected to
try and win. If the jndges should see anything that looked
suspicious, jockey, owner and horse would be ruled off.
Some little time was consumed prior to the start in the first
race, Murphy who had to ride for the McCarty Bros , not be-
ing on baud. When he finally did arrive he was hurried into
tbe pig skin aud saved his mount by a few seconds only, as
tbe '"irrepressible Dan" was stripping to ride Tom Daly him-
self. He had backed tho entry quite heavily, and was deter-
mined to have a run for his money, and also wanted to find
out if Daly was good enough for the next suburban. Seven
fairly good ones faced Mr. L*e Shaner who had been deputed
to give them the word. When the start was effected, Al.
Farrow and Jack Brady were slightly in tbe lead, but the
latter fell to second place almost immediately. An they passed
the stand Farrow was first, Brady second, with Index a good
third, the rest being well up. At the quarter, the pule blue
jacket and green sash of the McCaity stable showed well to
vhe fore, but it was only momentary as before the half was
reached Farrow and Brady bad again collared Daly who at
once drew away from the balance of the field. It seemed, as

though the two were going to have the fight all to themselves,
so fast did they come around the turn, but the heavy track
caused the two leaders to slacken the tilling pace, and the
rest were enabled to come into the slretch with still a slight
show for any in the rack that might have enough reserve
left. Haslitt on Oro, evidently thought he saw a chance for
he attempted to close up the gap between himself and the
two leaders, but it was no good to try, they were too speedy
for the son of Norfolk, Farrow being by far and away a better
horse than he was on the race days of last week. As they
came under the wire it was Al. 'Farrow first, Jack Brady
second and Oro third. Welcome came home as the riders
were dismounting from the horses.

SUMMARY.

Bay District Track. December fith, ]8?8. First race, porss S200
Selliogallowances, for all aces. One mile and a sixteenth
W. T. Walter's h c Al Farrow, 3, HO, Connor-Delia Walker

Monahan ^

A. Davis' hh Jack Brady. 4, 7G, Wildidle- Sour Grapes!! ... '.. Hart 2
L. A. Blasingame's b h Oro, 4, 1U0, Norfolk— Golden Gate . liaslett 3

Welcome S5 (Hitchcock), Tom Daly 79 (Murphy), Index 110 (HilD
Fannie F. 82 (Smith), ran unplaced.

Time, 1:512.

Book Betting: Al Farrow 4 lo S, Jack Bradv, Oro, 5 to 1 each Wel-
come ti to 1, Index 10 to 1, Tom Daly 5 to J, Fannie F. 2'J to 1.

Place Betting: Al Farrow out. Jack Brady 8 to 5, Oro 8 to R, Welcome
2 to I, Tom Daly 5 to 1, Index 3 to 1, Fannie K. 5 to 1.

Auction pools: Al Farrow $60, Jack Brady £24, Oro SIS, Field $28.

Mutuals paid, S8.75.

The winner of the former race having been entered at the
selling price of 82,000, he was put up in accordance with
rule, but no one saw tit to bid on him, so the half-mile and
repeat horses were rung up. Minnie B. being scratched,
tbe old time favorite Johnny Grey was put in to make the
field of five. Betting was brisk in this race, Daisy D. and
Edelweiss bringing even money in the auctions. As the
word was given Edelweiss showed her nose in front, bein«
nearly lapped by Daisy D. As they rounded into the turn
White Cloud made the running, and in short order cut down
the two favorites, Hitchcock bringing tbe }>ints with such
determination that he was never headed, and won easily in
491, Edelweiss second, with Daisy D. a close third. On the
termination of this heat, betting changed considerably,
the field bringing more than the two former favorites com-
bined. A very long delay occuired at the starting post, Mr.
Shaner being determined that each should have an equal
chance, and fully half an hour was taken up before they got
off. Johnny Gray, White Cloud and Minnie R. cutting out
the work from the jump, made a hot race of it to th'e top of
the stretch, White Cloud again showing his superiority by
taking the lead at that point, and came away as he liked.
Daisy D. ran the best she knew how, but was never in it
with the leader, gaining second place however, Edelweiss be-
ing third.

SUMMAKY.
Same day, purse $200, for all ages, one-half mile and repeat.
W, H. Appleby's b h, White Cloud A, 110, Woodbury— Co ley,

Hitchcock 11

K. B. Cockrill's b m Daisy D, G, 110, Wheally— Black Maria

Hennessy 33

Mrs. S. B. Woolfs kill's b m Edelweiss, 5, 113, Joe Hooker— Yoione

: Hill 23

Minnie R. 110, (O'Brien).. Johnny Grey, 110, rau unnlacfd. .Haslitt
Time, «£■ 49}.
Book betting: First beat, Daisy D. 9 to 5, Edelweiss 8 to 5, Johnny
Grar 3 to 1, White Cloud 5 tol, Minnie B. in tol.

Place Betting: First heat, Daisy D. 2 to 5, Edelweiss 1 to 2, Johnny
Gny 4 to 5, White Cloud 6 to o, Minnie R. 3 to 1.
Auction Pools: Daisy D. $25. Edelweiss $25, Field $23.
Mutuels Paid: Field tickets $12,811.

Book Betting, Second Heat: Daisy D. Edelweiss, Johnny Grey 4 to 1
each, White Clond 5 to 5, Minnie R. 50 to 1.

Place Betting: Diisy D. even money. Edelweiss 7 to 10, Johnny
Gray V to 5, White Cloud out, Minnie R. 10 »o 1.
Auction Pools: Daisy D. $10, Edleweiss $10, Field $25.
MutuaU Paid: Field tickets $8.20.

The third race was for a purse of $300, a mile and a quar-
ter handicap. Moses B. on his performance egainst Los
Angeles last Saturday was stamped a hot favorite, he bringing
in the pools as much as all the others combined. The favor-
ite and Coloma acted so badly at the nost that it was nearly
dark before the starter sent them off. When the flag ft'l
Coloma was in the lead, Laura Gardner second, with Wel-
come a good third. Btfore they passed the judges' staud
Moses B. had moved up from last to third place, supplanting
Welcome. At the quarter post the three leaders were almost
nose and nose, Coloma being forced to show himself in front
before the half mile was reached, Moses B. and Laura Gard-
ner filling second and third place respectively. Welcome was
again urged to do her best, and came up to within half a
length of Coloma, the two making a determined race for it
around the turn. At the three-quarters Laura Gardner devel-
oped a burst of speed that carried herinto the stretch leading:
and notwithstanding all that Haslitt could do it was impos-
sible to beat the chestnut, she winning a grand race by at
least two lengths; Coloma was second with Moses B. and
Canny Scott making a severe finish for third, the latter
being beat by a nose.

SUMMARY.
Same day— Third race, purse $JO0. handicap, for all ayea; one mile
aud a quarter.
W. L. Appleby's cb m Laura Garder, 4, bv Jim Brown — Avail, 103

". Hitchcock 1

W. L. Whitmore's ch c Colcna, 3, by Joe Hooker— Callie Smart, '.'-J

Hazlett 2

M. S. Bryan's ch h Muses B, 3, by Leiuster-Annt Jane. 108

— Monahan 3

Susie S. 3, 87 lbs (Cooper), Canuie Scott. 3. 97 lbs (Hart), Welcome, 3,
87 lbs (Smith), ran unplaced.

Time, 2:12.
The betting (auction poolsj-Moses B. $70, Laura Gardner $5. the
field $35.

Bookbetting — 4 to 5, Mo-es B, 2 to 5 place; 2 to 1, Laura Gardner, 7
to 10 place; 10 to (I, Cannie Scott, 4 to I place; G to 1, SuBle S, 2 to 1
place: 8 to 1. Welcome, 3 to 1 place; G to 1 Coloma, 2 lo 1 place.

To much cannot be said for the management, everything
being conducted in a systematic manner. The fourth race
was postponed on account of darkness and will be placed on
the card for next Tuesday. If the attendance will warrant it,
races will be given two da*s each week during the wiuter.

Captain W. B. Collier of Calistoga will soon reach home
with thirty-thvree fine Percberons for his ranch in Lake
County. He is bringing them by Palace car from St. Louis.
They are principally descended from his noted horse Caesar
that was bought for $5,000 in Enclaud. Captain Collier has
more than once paid $1,500 for a Percberon brood mare, and
his present shipment show the superiority that one would
expect from the progeny of animals worth such prices as that.

Seven of the newcomers to the 2:30 list this year have
also beaten 2:20, that being a remarkable showing, and one
never equaled. The names ol the animals ore oe Follows:
Brown, bv Combat, 2:ls:;; Geneva 8., by Abdullah Mam-
brino, 2:19$;Gay, by Kentucky Prince, 2:12; Janemoi

Tremont, 2:28, 2:184; Maggi) B., bj Nut* I. 2:KV

Mount Morris, by Smuggh r, I2:15i), 2:19£; William
Wernier Horse, 2:18J.

374

^Ite ffrteto awtl Jtyxrrtsmati.

Dec. 8

Trotters Of Former Days.

"How did I become a professional horseman? There is
nothing remarkable iu the sioiy, but I'll give it to jon," said
Hiram Smith to a Sporting World reporter.

"I was working for a paper manufacturer a£ Franklin, N.
H. I hud always been fond of horses and handy with them,
and, learning this, my employer gave me the job of looting
after hiB horses. This suited me exactly, and when he bought
a big, sorrel gelding that Bhowed speed I" was delighted to
work over him and to speed him. He showed so well after
a bit that Warren Daniels matched him for $25 a side
against a gray gelding owned by a doctor in Laconia. Mr.
Daniels and the doctor were great friends and constantly
chaffed each other about their horses. After the match was
made Mr. Daniels told me that he wanted me to drive Sorrel
Dan in the race, and, though I felt nervous enough about it,
I consented. When the day came around I had no one to
help me, so 1 bitched Sorrel Dan to an old straight axle
sulky, weighing SO to 90 pounds, loaded on a few things I
thought I might need, and started for the track, which was
sixteen miles away. The horse was a big, powerfnl fellow,
over 16 hands high and quite handsome, and he jogged over
very easy. As to the race, it was all my way. Each of us
drove onr horses for all there was in him, and there were no
rules to restrict yelling, we howled like Comanche Indians.
I won in straight heats, but no matter how far ahead I was I
yelled at my horse, pot on my whip and reefed him along for
all he waB worth. I got a record of 2:50, and then drove
back the sixteen miles the same day, and when I jogged into
Franklin I felt so proud that there wasn't a pair of breeches
in the village big enough for me.

"This success at the start, following my strong fancy for
the trotters, settled the business for me, probably prevented
me from owning a paper mill myself some day."

The cork having thus been extracted from his bottled-up
experience, Hiram was easily led to speak of some of the
trotters he handled in earlier years. "There waB Qneecby
Maid," said he, "a bay mare, 15.2 hands, by Ballard's Cas-
sins M. Clay Jr., dam by the Morse Horse. She waB very
fast, and had it in her to trot in 2:18. She waB one of the
meanest I ever drove. She pulled like a steam tug, and she
was disposed to pace. Whenever she broke she would catch
in pace, and she wouldn't trot nntil she was pulled to a stand
still. However, by patient work I got her into shape, and
won some good races with her. Indeed, I won eight races in
succession without a break, and thought I had her cured of
her meanness. For the ninth race I had a party of ladieB on
hand to see me win with her, but that seemed to break her
all to pieces. She left her feet in the first heat, and she
never did catch— in fact I don't believe she has caught yet.
Mr. Ballard sold her, after I gave ber a 2:25 mark, to Mr.
Joseph Harker, for §6,000. Mr. Harker thought he had a
world beater, and entered her through the Grand Circuit in
1876. She started at Buffalo, Rochesterand TJtiea, bat never
trotted a step and got the flag each time. They took her on
Hartford, and in disgust sold her back to us for $1,000.
When she was returned to me her mouth was in a terrible
condition, and her cheeks were cut back so far that when she
drank the water would squirt out at the side of her head.

"Really the greatest race horse I ever drove was the gray
mare Noontide, by Harold, dam by Pilot Jr, bred exactly
like Maud S She had unlimited speed, and I drove her to
her record, 2:20£, at Hartford, in June, 1SS0. I was hampered
by her owner, who wanted to keep her in the 2:25 class, but
2:204 was no mark for her. On the morning of the day that
she made her record I drove her easily in 2:16, and I believe
she could have made as fast a mile as was ever trotted. She
was the best trotting race horse I have ever Been, but one.
She would carry a great burst of speed, say for a quarter,
until she tired. She won Id not break naturally, but as quick
as she began to come back to me I had only to take up one
rein and she would make a jump or two — not enongh forto be
noticed or for the judges to kick about, and then she would
catch and give me another fast quarter. She would always
finish like an express train if I would break her just before
she came into the homestretch. Her owner was very mad
about it when I gave her the 2:2(H record, but she went lame
soon after, and if she had not had the record her value as a
brood mare would have been far below what sne brought.

"Goldsmith Maid used to make the same kind <_ f broaks to
save herself, but did it without suggestion from her driver,
and probably because Bhe knew enough. Noontidb wouldn't
break, but she would come back to her driver, and so let
him know what she wanted. If she had rot gone lame 2:0S|
would not now be the best record.

"I said Noontide was the best race horse but one I have
ever handled, and I'll tell you about that one. Nearly twenty
years ago a gentleman, whose horses I handled, was looking
for a mate to a bay gelding he had. We saw a team, a bay
and a gray, come in drawing a stage and he liked the bay so
well for a mate to his horse that he bought them both. The
bay was a good horse and won the count; purse that year.
The gray, however, waB the one I speak of. He was flea
bitten, but carried a superb mane and tail and was very
handsome. Of course we could learn nothing of his breed-
ing. We called him Bristol Bill. The first year I drove him
in twelve races and won them all. The next year I Btarted
him thirteen times and won eleven races. He got a record of
2:29 over a half mile track, and that was about the limit of
his speed, but he could start out to day at 12 o'clock and
trot a heat every half hour until noon to-morrow, and every
heat would be within a second of 2:30. Of course he would
have to stop to eat, but that was all be wanted. His owner
refused $6,500 for him. He trotted a race a w^ekfortwo
loDg seasons.

"Another good one that I had was the roan gelding Jim,
by Lambert, he was a nervous fellow and a bad kicker, but
very fast, and with proper handling he was* very reliable. I
started him at Springtield, Mass., in September, 1881, against
a big party of good ones, including Tariff, Arthur, Capitola,
George A. and several others, and I had do idea of winning.
The night before the race John Turner came to me at the
hotel and said: 'Hiram, how fust can you go?' 'I can go about
2:27— perhaps 2:26.' I said. 'That wont do,' said Turner,
'you must go in 2:23 to beat Tariff.' They were keuping the
pool rooms open all night thtn, and Turner put in a lut of
money ou Tariff; but the next day I won in straight heats,
the best one 2:24$. That night at supper Turner wonldn't
speak to me, but in the evening he asked me why I didn't
toll him 1 had such a horse. I replied, *i*ou knew as much
as I did about what he could do yesterday, John.' I think
he always thought i had deceived him, but the fact was the
horse surprised me.

"The day of that race, by the way, was a very btrange one,
and every horseman that was there will remember it— a queer
sort of storm was brewing, and the sky took bucb a color that
everything looked green. It was thick, too, and one could
hardly see arioso the track. Perhaps thiu was what made
Turner bet as he did.

"Another good thing that I had was the black gel dug
Richmond, by General Lyod, dam the Smith mare, by Old
Morrill. He wus a little, fine-drawn, light-limbed fellow, but
a good actor, and had plenty of ppeed. I timed him over the
half-mile track at Concord in 2:24, and I drove him iu eight
races, winning all but one. He trotted in some raoes three
years ago, when he must have been nearly twenty years old.

"One of the best youngsters I ever handled was the bay
geldiDg Colonel Pike, by Ballard's Cassius M. Clay Jr. He
was 16 bands high, when in February, 1S73, be was bought
for $200, a big, awkward-looking colt. In September of that
year he trotted over Mystic Park in 2:29i, beating a big field
of good horses, and was sold on the track for $5,000 to
George Rogers of Salem.

"About that time I had Belle Dean, a little black mare by
General Lyon, and she was a great race winner. I started
out with her in Montreal, and won two races there, taking
out SI, 500 in gold from the pool-box. Gold was worth about
1±0 then, and when I cashed in on this side of the line I was
very pleasantly surprised to find that I had won $2,100.
Such things don't happen to a horseman often enough to get
monotonous. That little mare won a big share of all the
races she started in, and was a very valuble piece of property.
I also had Defiance, a black stdllion, by General Lyon, dam
the Hoyt mare, by the Luohoeld. When four years old he
trotted iu 2:34, and his owners, a couple of New Hampshire
farmers, believed they had the greatest horse in the world,
and refused $10,000 for him.

"Of course these that I have mentioned are but a few of
those I have had, and I might ttll you Btoriej till midnight
about Billy D , that went fast with a running mate, and
Blanche, and Myrtle and a hundred others, not to speak of
those of later years, that every one remembers. In those old
times there was plenty of money to be won with a reliable
trotter that could go anywhere from 2:30 to 2:40. For in-
stance, I had Lady Kirk, a well behaved bay mare that had no
great speed, but was reliable, and for two years I won steadily
with her, but did not mark below 2:40. For a contrast last
season, I started out on the Grand Circnit with a horde that
I thought was a safe winner in the 2.-25 class, for I knew he
could put in his heats about 2:21, but i*i the first race they
trotted in 2:17, and I had no business there. It takes a very
fast horse to win anything nowadays.

"The truth is our trotters are better bred and better
trained than they were twenty years ago, and therefore would
go faster naturally, but in addition, the mec anical appli-
ances have improved as much as have the horses. The tracks
are better and more scientifically laid out. In old times we
wouldn't have veutured to drive in a fifty pound sulky, and
we had plenty of fool notions that put needless work on the
horse. But the world moves, and with it the science of
handing horses and equipping th^m has advanced. Still I
believe that the greatest part of the gain in speed haB re-
sulted from the better breeding of the horses. In old times,
any horse, however much of the dung hill there might be in
his breeding, would be taken up, if he had a turn of speed,
and developed into the race horse. He had no fast miles in
his work, for his ni >ngrel blood, as a rule, left him without
the conrage to go them, though he might show fast fractions
of a mile, and in a race with horses as underbred as himself
he had an equal ohance to win. The addition cf choice
thoroughbred blood has changed all that of late, and do one
will buy or care to have a trotter that is not game to the back-
bone, and others rarely reach the hands of promineut
drivers.

"In the time of Hiram Woodruff, for instance, a trotter was
not oDly worked to harden and develop his muscles, but he
was sweated under blankets until he was drawn down to a
gaunt razor like appearance that was accepted as the proper
condition for a trotter. That idea is not hell by any of the
leading trainers to day. On the contrary, the usual and ap-
proved design is to keep every ounce of flesh consistent
with the work necessary to harden the horse. Any one that
goes through the Grand Circuit will notice that when they
start at Cleveland the horses will look comparatively fat, and
will go faster then when they reaoh Springtield gaunt and
fine drawn."

A Telegram Astray.

The Chicago Herald gives a story of how a horseman's
telegram misBent, roused the wrath of a train despatches

The extraordinary action of Trainmaster Garver in clear-
ing the tracks between Wichita and Slnlvane in order to
come on a special engine to whip Frank Lindwall, a train dis-
patcher, has been explained to the Chicago Herald by the
Wichita correspondent of that paper. According to thiB ex-
planation Lindwall did send Garver a most insulting tele-
gram, but wholly through a mistake in manipulating the
switohes on his key board. Lindwall was only working tem-
porarily in place of a sick operator, and the mistake was one
which could easily occur without special blame to him.
Since the explanation has been made, however, wonder at
Mr. Garver's extraordinary haste in traveling to Wichita has
greatly lessened. The telegram which Garver received was
intended for another, and while quite harmless in itself, read
by Garver it had a most offensive bearing.

The true cause of the assault, it is claimed, was ascertained
only to-dby by Billy Galvin and Fred Laflin, two well-known
horsemen, calling at the Western Union Telegraph office to
ascertain why a telegram which the latter had sent to the
former had not reached its destination. It appears that
Galvin waB at Winfield, Kan., negotiating for the purchase of
a trotting mare named Jennie Marvin, an animal that has
shown cousiderable[ speed at the county fairs in Southern
Kansas during the past season, but not haviug sufficient
knowledge of the mare be had telegraphed to Fred Laflin,
who is remarkably well posted and could probably give not
only the pedigree but the past history of every race-horse in
Kansas. Galvin had raceived the following telegram from
Wichita.

Wichita. Nuvember 22.— Jennie is all right. No. 1 on
time. F. L.

Mr. Galvin bad no reason to doubt that the telegram was
from Liifliu. who would naturally not wish to put his lumt
to a telegram affecting the reputation of a horse, with the
possibility of making enemies for himself. Galvin accord-
ingly purchased Jennie Marvin, payiug $2,000 for her. He
tried her Bpeed the day following, however, and found that
she could not beat a thrtc-minute gait, and on passing too
near her heels, when she balked in the second heat, he had
received a kick that knocked him senseless. Subsequent in-
formation showed that Jennie Marvin wus anything bat "all
right," and while she held a reputation for inikiug some very
fast spurls. owing to her bad temper aud other causes she
was almost worthies i on the track. Ho came up to Wichita
to get even with Laflin, hut the latter denied the telegram so
strenuously that Galvin postponed his intended vengeance un-
til inquiries could be made at the telegraph office. The tele-
gram which Fred Latlia sent was found iu the ofhee, and
was wholly different from the one which Gulviu received.

After readiDg the true telegram Galvin went away fntisfi.
with Laflin, but breathing threats of a suit for datuag
against the Western Union Telegraph Company. The age
of the latter iu looking the matter up further, discovered th
the telegram sent by Laflin to Galvin had bees sent all rigl
but bad been deflected from its true course somewhere iu^t
city. Having heard of the Garver-Lindwall trouble he *
sumed there might be some connection between this and t,
disappearance of the Laflin-Galvin telegram. He at on
called Garver up and found this to be the case.

Lindwall had, it was learned, received a telegram to
delivered to Miss Jennie McPhee, a most estimable yoni
lady of Anthony, in this State, who is said to be the intend,
bride of the trainmaster, and was en route from her home
Topeka. Lindwall was instructed to deliver the telegram
her on the train when it stopped at the Union Depot in th
city, and also let Garver know how the young lady was. I
did so, but in the telegram which Galvin received the "No.
on time" referred to train No. 1 instead of the speed of JenE
Marvin as he had supposed. It appears that Lindwall h;
in some way accidentally thrown the switch of the commt
cial wire on the board, so as to take the place of the o;
which he intended to use. aud vice versa. He had thus se
Luflin's telegram to Garver instead of Galvin, and, while
would have been of the utmost use to the latter, it can readi
be seen that it was likely to give grave dissatisfaction comii
to a trainmaster from one of his subordinates, with whom \
was not even on terms of intimacy, and referring to h
fiancee.

The telegram which Mr. Garver received and which caus.
his extraordinary ire was as follows:

Wichita, November 22d— Old boy, buve nothing to do with Jennie
you take my advice. I know her wel], having frequently had her
my sulky. She has a villainous temper, and has more than ou
knocted me over the dashboard At the Abilene Fair in October »
kicked Tom O'Brien in the jaw and landed him in the judges' stan
I am wel' aware that she is fast, but n„t profitably so. She will u*\
bring you in a dollar as the result of her spurts. Her reputation w
bad before going into Harvey's stable, and you can see that she I.
had hard asuage if yoa examine ber Utnks and back. Th**y are co
e red with scars. She is a regular old skate, and cannot be let alo
too well. p_ l

When Mr. Garver had real this telegram he longed foi
process by which he could telegraph himself to Wichita. B
this being impossible, he thought of the next best way
reaching there in a hurry. Ordinary means were altogeth
too 6low for his purpose. He longed ardently for an oppt
tnnity to mop the floor with the man who had dared to
vilely calumniate his sweetheart. He was advsed by \
friends to be calm, but the advice fell upon unheeding eai
He flew to the telegraph instrument and at once gave orde
to clear the track for a special engine. A passenger train w
side-tracked just after it left here for Winfield, and freig
No. 43 was ordered held at a small station south of Mulvau
A mogul ergine was ordered out of the round-uouse, at
Mr. Garver, together with an operator to take the place
Lindwall, stepped on board. Just ten minutes from readi]
the laBt word of the horse telegram the engine bearing t3
irate trainmaster was pulling out from Mnlvane with orde
to keep the throttle wide open. The locomotive flew wi
lighting speed, but all too slow for the impatience of M
Garver, who leaued far out from the cab window in his has
to place his hands upon Lindwall. The Ihirty miles we
passed over in thirty minutes, being about as good time
has ever been made on any railroad track in America.

Without waiting for the locomotive to come to a full sto
Mr. Garver jumped as soon as the Wichita station platfoi tfc
was reached, and rushed with breathless baste into the roo
occupied by Lindwall. Without a word of explanation
sprang upon the latter like an enraged tiger, and proceed*
to wipe the cobwebs from off the ceiline and the dust fro
the floor, alternately, with Lind wall's body. The latter w
wholly unprepared for the attack, hut would probably ha
been able to oppose no successful opposition to the wild fu
of the track-master if he had been looking for him.

• 'I'll teach you who's fast and who kicks men over t'
dashboard," howled Garver, as he took a fresh swing at t
now almost unconscious man.

"I'll bet yon know who has soars on her flanks and bio
youjblack-hearied defamer," he screamel, as he hurled Lin
wall over the office counter, "and I'll let you know who h
come from scrub stock, whoop!" and he again had the pre
trate kev-pounder by the hair, dragging him about searehii
for a sufficiently solid object to strike him against.

* 'Maybe that is the way O'Brien iva- kicked into t!
judges' stand," he yelled, as he lifted the almost insensib
Lindwall back o*er the counter with a savage kick, at
sprang after him in haste of revenge.

By this time quite a crowd had collected, and several p
licemen amoDg the number. These rushed to the rescue
Lindwall, and after a tierce struggle with Garver succeed*
iu holding him until the fearfully punished operator con
be borne away to a place of safety and needed rest.

When Mr. Garver bad time to catch his breath he put (
the new operator in Lindwall's place, and gave orders alio'
ing traffic on the railroad to be resumed.

It is hoped that Lindwall will be ahle to be out in a coup
of weeks. When the nature of the mistake he had made w
explained to him to day he fully exonerated Trackmast
Garver. and it is understood that he will take a position <
the road as soon as he recovers fully.

...

Fannie P vs Elwood.

Last Friday night, after some controversy about the re
pective merits of Fannie F. and Elwood, a wager was laid <
the result of the fifth race, which was to have been run <
Saturday, both horses being entered. One hundred dolla
a side was posted as to which would pass under the wi
first. When it was decided to postpone the regular card uu
Tuesday, so positive was each party that they could wiu t)
money that it was determined to settle the dispute at oo<
The horses were brought to the po6t, Winchell beiug t
Elwood, Hetinessy having the mount ou Fannie F. Win
the flag fell the chestnut colt bad a trifle the best of the sen
off, but Henuessy quickly brought up the mare, and at £
quarter they were on even terms. From there on it w
impossible to see the positions of the horses <>u account
the fog. When well into the home-slretch Fanuie F. w
seen leading by about a length. Winchell tried his ntuic
to bring Elwood up ou even terms without success, F.mo
F. haviDg toomuoh speed left forthegelding toovercjine. T
judges auuounoed Fannie F. the winner amid a chorus
shouts and cheering trow those who bad won on the race.

Sl'MMARY.
Special Match Race. '\Q(\* side. Out- mile.
Thus. Fisher's b in Fannie F., 3, Wild idle — Sallie Hart, lm> libs

Uenin-Bsy

Maltose Villa Stable's cb ft El) wood, 4, Norfolk — Built nt>t(e lOn Iba

Wliicuell

Time. 1:61.
The quarters were run in :1'7— .MJ— 1:21.

I

1888

■^foe ^vtt&ev nml £$8vt$\mn.

375

The Fate of the Geldings.
What becomes of the race-horse ufter he breaks down or
loses his speed aud is retired from the turf? is a quebtiou
whioh is often asked by the thousands who visit the large
race-tracks in the vicinity of New York every year. 'Xhe stal-
lions are iuvariably sent to the stud if their breeding warrants
it, and spend the remainder of their days in affluence. The
same may be said of the mares, but the poor geldings gener-
ally tind their lines cast in hard places, and some of the most
famous performers on the turf, whose exploits were hailed
with shouts of triumph, have been forgotten and forsaken
almost before their luster has dimmed, because they had lost
their ability to earn money through breaking down or some
other permanent disability. Some of the old stagers pass
into the hands of gentlemen who use them for saddle horses,
and receive fiom their owners the most tender care; but there
are some that descend to the lowest grade of servitude. Many
are broken to harness, and make excellent driving animals,
possessing in some instances a lot of speed aud ability to go
all day, even though their knee-action may be a trifle stiller
than their trotting cousins.

Take the case of Drake Carter, the grand old gelding for
which Pierre Lorillard paid §17,500 as a thiee-year-old,
holder of the world's record at three miles, beatiug General
Monroe, Levant, Blue Grass Belle, Fosttral. Ella Wartield,
Compensation and Bushwacker for the Autumn Cup at
Sheepsheid Bay, on September 6, 1836, wioning by eight
lengths under a pull in the unprecedented time oi 5:24 Mr.
Lorillard paid the highest price for the son of Ten Broeck
and Platina on record for a gelding. He was one of the best
distance horses the country ever saw. He was sold at Mr.
L'irillard's closiDg-out sale, three years ago, becoming tne
property of Mr. "Smith, of Toronto, for a 6mall figure. The
old fellow had all but broken down, and was useless save for
saddle purposes, and in this capacity he was used until a few
months ago, when Galea secured control of him. Then the
conqueror of some of the best horses on the turf, aud a holder
of a record, was put into training and participated at the fall
meeting of the Toronto Hunt Club, at Woodbine. It was a
strange and rather a sad sigbt to see the erstwhile wonderful
performer, once Green Morris' pride and Pierre Lorillard's
special favorite, finishing third in Buch company.

Bootjack, one of the gamest of Bonnie Scotland's sons, and
for years one of the brightest lights on the American turf,
defe'ating the best horses in training at all distances, and
winning a fortune for his owners, has had his own share of
the ups and downs of the thoroughbred gelding. He letained
all his speed and stamina until six years old, when be broke
down in front, and after being knocked about greatly finally
became the property of Brown Dick, the clever colored trainer
who handled Bill Barnes' horses for many years. The old
fellow^vas broken to harness, and did excellent dnty between
the shafts, showing considerable speed at times. Two years
ago Brown Dick thought Bootjack would train again, and
eave him a short preparation. He started in a three-quarter
dash at the Gravesend track, ridden by Jimmy McLanghin,
and although he finished far in the rear of the winners he
received far more applause. He ran once more, when it
became evideut that he was no longer the possessor of that
electrical burst of speed which was wont to enthuse his
backers in days gone by. Dick turned the old horse out aud
eventually parted with him in consideration of a moderate
sum, and'to-day he is used as a saddle aud driving horse by
a Kentucky gentleman.

Parole, the splendid old son of Leamington and Maiden, a
winner in both England and this country, defeating the pick
ot horses abroad in various events, was, at the dissolution of
Mr. Lorill.ird's stable, presented to Dr. Norvin Green, of the
Western Union Telegroph Company, who used him two or
three years as a saddle horse. The exact whererbouts of
Parole cannot be learned, but it is said he is now at the Kan-
cocas Farm of Mr. Pierre Lorillard, whose cherry and black
he so often carried to victory, and that he ' will end his days
in peace and quiet. He is well along in years now, but with
his splendid constitution should celebrate his twenty-fifth
birthday. There are turfmen of the old school in America
who regard Parole as oue of the best thoroughbreds ever bred
io this country.

Monitor, that game and speedy son of Glenelg, whose
white face was always to be Been in the van, no m liter what
the company was or how fast the pace was. and whose mem-
ory will always be treasured with that of the late George L.
Lorillard's famous blue and orange, a color that is regarded
with more reverence when it appears at our race tracks now-
adays than that of any other stable, will never wear a saddle
again. Mrs. George Lorillard is determined that the old fel-
low shall never know want, and with that end in view has a
specially prepared paddock at the Locasts, her farm, near
Eatontowu, N. J., where he may roam at will. Monitor has
a best on record of two and one-third miles, running that dis-
tance at Baltimore on October 20, 1S80, in 3:44:[. He had no
Buperior in his day over a distance of grouid. Monitor's
case iB an exceptiou to the general rnle. He is remembered
in bis old days for the fame and fortune he won when in his
prime.

Apollo, the winner of the sensational Kentucky Derby in
1883, which got Sam Brown of Pittsburg, into a hornet's
nest'last spring through his alleged intimations of crooked-
ness on the part of Dwyer Brothers, owners of Kunuymede,
the favorite for the race, was bought by Dr. Hughes of South
Carolina. The doctor used him as a saddle horse and huuter
up to a year ago, when he died, and said that he was the best
hunter he had ever seen.

Barnuni, one of the best of Bonnie Scotland's get, and the
only one now on the turf, is still as lithe and active as of
yore, and although he has lost much of his speed, occasionally
downs a sure thing at some of the half-mile tracks in New
Jersey. The old horse and H. J. Woodford, his owner, were
ruled off the track by the Brooklyn Jockey Club last spring
for suspicious running, aud Baruum'a racing this year has
been confined to the half-mile tracks, Brighton Betch aud
Clifton. He enjoys the distinction of having participated in
more races than any thoroughbred on the turf. Woo Iford's
gold mine, aB people call him, is as sound to-day as when he
won the Louisville Cup five years ago.

Hickory Jim is another wonderful gelding whose perform-
ances entitle him to mention. He has been running in the
vicinity of New York for ten years or more, and wai an aged
horse when brought there from the West. He woo a few
days ago at a half-mile track in New Jersey, and is appar-
ently food for many years to come. He is said to be twenty
years old. This is phenomenal, as thoroughbieds rarely
race after six or seveu years.

The list would be incomplete without a few words as to the
whereabouts of Checkmate, for many years one of Dwyer's
mainstays and a head winuer for Green Morris. The poor
old chap is pulling a «'age between two Keutucky villages
and bears little semblince of the dashing weight-earner
whose performances are still green in the memory of torf-
goerB.— Ex.

CATTLE.

Feeding Straw-

Mr. W. H. Babbitt, of New York Oily, proposes to estab-
lish somewhere on Long Island a dairy which shall cost a
half million dollais. He will feed und water his cows so as
to furnish the purest potsible milk, which he will distribute
himself, thus insuring its reacbiug consumers in purity.
Part of the plan is to secure his cows fresh each season, buy-
ing only sound animals and selling them for beef when they
go dry. A huge vegetable farm will consume all immure,
etc. The milk will be sent to New York nightly by boat,
aDd distributed from Thirty Fourth Street slip. A number
of wealthy men are interested in the venture. The milk will
all be hrrmeticully sealed in bottles and stamped, so that it
cannot be tampered with before reaching the consumers.
The idea is au excellent one, and cannot but be productive
of great gooa. Mr. Babbitt haB made a close study of dairy
interests, and is probably aB well posted as any one in Amer-
ica. No expense will be spared to make it the model dairy
of the world.

Economical Methods of Feeding.

Those who feed cattle in a small way are apt to commit
errois whic larger feeders do not fall into from mere force
of circumstances. With a large number of animals to handle
it is practically impossible to enter iuto all the nice details
of cart> for individuals and special preparation of food which
by many are supposed to especially conduce to the economi-
cal rapid production of grain, and in consequence to largely
inciease the profits of the feeder, says the Breeder's Gazette.
Take housing of cattle, for instance. Tne owner of a small
bnuch of cattle feels obliged to tie each animal by itself in
order to get the best gain aud be able to control the food
Bupply. But is tying up fattening cattle really economy
atter all? The operation adds immensely to the labor bill,
for the manure must be laboriously removed several times a
day, and a large amount of bedding supplied if the animals
are to be kept from becoming most unsightly from the ac-
cumulation of tilth.

Quiet is a factor of great importance in fattening, and tying
an animal certainly restrains movement, but is it not eutirely
too enforced in its character? One has but to recall the
excruciating fatigue he experiences from standing for any
leDgth of time on one spot, as in a crowd, for instance, to
realize the great difference between that operation and mov-
ing about even in a somewhat restricted manner. In the
average cattle shed of the west the temperature is but slightly
higher than that without. In view of this fact could not the
animals fight cold far better if left each to choose where to
pass the night, and the position and direction of the body
when resting ? After going over the ground thoughtfully one
is forced to ask, why not turn the fattening cattle into a small
yard enclosed by buildings or fences, or a combination of
both, which shall break the cold winds, and at one side of
this yard have a shed under which the cattle may go at will
to get out of the snow or rain, so located that they can lie
dowu in positions best suited to comfort and rumination and
have room enough in daytime to relieve the weariness of
limbs and be in the Bunshine on bright days? Whether this
idea is right or not it is a fact that many of the large feeders,
men of careful, close observation, would not tie up their
cattle if the work therefor cost them nothing.

The second point on which the small feeder exerts himself
in the supposed direction of economy is by grinding and
even steaming the graiu fed to stock. His old-coantry an-
cestors i erformed one or both of these operations with the
great difference, however, that the grain ground was what
we call "small grain" — barley, oats, or rye — and that these
were tigh in price while labor was very low relatively. Then
"down East," where our small feeder moved from, they
always fed meal to worn-out work- steers, and snch cattle did.
remarkably well, according to all tradition, on this diet. The
miller, while toiling at his grist liberally descants glowingly
upon the great advantages of reducing all grain to meal. If
our farmer friend grows weary of paying tribute to the miller
he usually falls prey to the agent of the iron grinder mill and
becomes his own miller, but not for long, for grinding soon
proves an irksome job, and ofteu before the paint is worn off
the mill becomes a silent monument to the inordinate love
of the average American for labor-saving machinery and the
siren-like seductiveness of the average agricultural machine
agent. Any one who knows anything about a steer knows
that he prefers whole corn to corn-meal and ear corn to either.
It costs an eighth of the corn to grind it and another eighth
to take it to and from the mill. Why not feed ear corn at
once to the cattle, even if a fourth of it does nothing but find
its way into the manure heapl

But no such loss need be incored. With hogs to follow ear
corn can be fed with actual economy beside* Baving in labor,
and experiments carefully conducted show this. Prooably
meal will finish up a steer better than ear corn, but for the
bulk of the feeding there are no trials to which we can point
that show in favor of meal over whole corn. A Btep still
further in the right direction is to feed unhusked corn-fodder
and all to the cattle.

Such innovations will appall many farmers; they have
become so used to doing these things in the most pain-
fully tedious way that tbey would actually be miserable with
the unoccopiad time left on their hands by such short-cut
methods. The traditions handed down from the fathers are
all against it, and they will be slow to yield. But yield they
will, though slowly. What we are drifting toward is not
more complicated methods of feeHipg, but big crops to feed,
better stock to feed it to, and simple, rational methods of get-
ting feed to the animal.

The Arkansas Valley Range.

The once famous Arkansas valley range which was held
to be one of the choicest tu'uziug spots in the west, is to-day
tit only for the habitation of coyotes, bo far as the range
cattle raising is concerned. Its once nutritious grasses have
dis'ppeared and barrenness covers almost the entire country
there. The herd owners have been seeking other pasturage,
and the removal of cattle from that locality goes on as fast as
possible, and to such condition have many of the herds come,
that even the full grown hardy steer is scarcely able to walk
to more inviting pasturage. It is known that if any stock
should perchance be left on the range there this winter, they
will all be numbered with the things that were wheu the
spring time comes. To Buch desperation have ru iny of the
cattle°already come, that, paying no attention to wire fauces
or other enclosures, they have broken iuto corn fields in their
hunger and are doing a great deal of damage to the farmers'
cropB. It is anything but an interesting narrative to relute
how inexorable are the conditions which, in many parts ol the
range country, are now surrounding a great industry, aud
driving it into other channels for safety againbt almobt com-
plete extinction.

According to the German values of the albuminoids, fats
and carbo-hydrates in stock foods, the digestible parts of a
ton of oat straw have nearly seventy per cent and of a ton of
wheat Btraw nearly hfty-six per cent of the value of the digest-
ible portions of a ton of average meadow hay. While the
German valuations are too high for this country, at least for
that portion wjst of New York State, the comparative values
given above are not thereby rendered incorrect. But when
fed alone oat straw has not seventy per cent and wheat Btraw
fifty-six per cent of tha actual feediug value of average
meadow hay fed alone, weight for weight. This is because
the hay has albuminoid.-, fat and carbo-hydrates in such
proportions that animals can digest nearly all there is of them
in digestible form; while in oats, or wheat, or rye straw thoie
is such an excess of the carbo-hydrates, that more than half
of them cannot be digested by the mature, fattening animal,
and even less of them can be digested by young, growing
animals. Animals can digest the carbo-hydrates of their
food only in a certain ratio to the albuminoids; whenever
there is an excess of carbo-hydrates above this it is Dot di-
gested; and for this reason when we feed oat straw alone
only one-third of its digebtible matter is digested. Of wheat
straw fed alone the part digested is" even lesB, for in wheat
strnw the excess of oarbo-hydrates is yot greater.

If average meadow hay ia worth twelve dollars per ton,
then a ton of oat straw is worth eight dollars and forty cents.
But if we feed the straw alone the animals can digest only
two dollars and eighty cents per ton. Aud in fact, the straw
fed alone has an actual value only to sustain life. Animals
cannot make a gain on it, so much must they eat to get a
little matter digested. Animals fed on straw aloue would
starve in time; they could not get digepted enough albumi-
noids to sustain nerves aud muscles. Nevertheless, we may
easily so feed it as to make every ton of oat straw worth in
actual results serenty per cent., and of wheat straw fifty-Bix
per cent, of a ton of average meadow hay. We must feed
the straw with some food or foods having an excess of the
albuminoids. Brewers' grains, malt sprouts, pease, wheat
bran, and oats also have an excess of albuminoids. So has
clover (red or white) if cut at or before ,the height of bloom;
the earlier it is cut tbe greater the excess. If we take a ton
of red clover hay cut jnst at the beginning of blossom, and
put it to a ton of oat straw the mixture will have albumin-
oids and carbo-hydrates in the same proportion as average
meadow bay, hence will have an actual feeding value equal
to thesame weight of average meadow hay. Tbe mixture
will be a better and more economical feed for all but very
young animals than either the clover or the straw alone. —
John M. Stahl in American Agriculturist.

Dehorning Cows Again.

An exchange gives the following to the controversy on
dehorning:

"Seven cows aged from four to ten years, were dehorned in
April, and calves from four to eight weeks old. The amount
of butter produced the week before tbe operation was 55 lbs,
the week after 50 lbs; cream and milk used about the same
aud the feed was the same, except that the week after the
hay w&9 much inferior, which from subsequent observations
would account for the deficiency in butter. Still if the oper-
ation is not performed under proper conditions it will seri-
ously affect the condition of tbe animal for some time, says
an exchange. The animal must be so secured as to be un-
able to injure itself in its struggles; the operation should be
quickly performed and the Btumps should be immediately
proteoted from the air.

The last I have never seen advocated, but tbe animal
apparently has continued pain when it is not done. I place
the animal in stanchions with a cross piece and be'ow the
neck, and a sti- k on a level with the underside of the head
parallel with stanchion, about 20 inches in front of it, with
some spikes on its underside. This slick is to place the
animal's head upon. I tie a rope around the neck, loop it
around the nose, and with a pully block some distance tor-
ward force the head onto the stick before the stanchion and
lash it there; the spikes underneath will keep the rupe from
slipping. Have slings prepared and make them tight under
the animal before forcible aution is taken, as it is liable to
injury by throwing itself while the head is fastened. Be
sure to fasten the head so it cannot slip.

Have a small, sharp saw with a stiff back, a can of warm
tar and bunches of cotton lart e enough to more than cover
the stump. Saturate oue side of the cotton with tar, keep
cool, have everything ready and saw. The moment tbe born
is off put on the cotton. The whole operation after the ani-
mal is fastened should not take more than one minute.
There is much difference in bleeding. I have had some
bleed scarcely at all; others so much that the tarred cotton
would become loose. It is best to tie a strip of cloth over the
top of the head and stumps for a day or two. Then cut it
off. When I consider the ease of 'the operation, the harm-
lesBness to tbe animal, the result being that a lot of goring,
pugnacious beasts become inoffensive aud herd tngother like
a flock of sheep, the sufijf-ct has passed argument."

Shorthorn aud Hereford Characteristics.

The English Live Stock Journal, an unbiased authority,
states some valuable facts that every cattle breeder should
note:

"The Shorthorn is an all roand animal. When well bred
and well fed the ht.ifer may be admitted to the male at fifteen
months old, producing its first calf in July, at which lime it
has been brought into suitable condition cheaply with sum-
mer grass. It has, in fact, such an inclination to lay on fat
when prepared for show that it is considered most likely to
breed when early admitted to tbe bull. If the calves are
baud-fed they become strong before winter. The heifers,
yielding milk according to tho owuer's convenience, may
either be bulled again in the following October, or made off
fat at tbe three years old. The Shorthorn acquires a great
weight wheu well fed as a calf, aud may be fattened for tho
butcher at any age from one and a half tj three years. As a
milk and beef producer the Shorthorn is unrivalled. The
bullocks are in large.demaud as consumers of roots aud straw
in the great corn growing districts of thy eastern counties,
whence tbey pass into the hands of tho Leicestershire and
other graziers for feediug off at grass.

The Hereford may be looked upou as essentially a grass-
land animal. Good thrivers. they arrive curly at maturity,
either as fatted calves ur young oxen, and are much liked at
summer weights by butchers, The steerrUhrivu well in win-
ter upou bay aud roots without cake or com. aud come out
of winter quarters iu good trim for finishing off at grass. Tin
Heroforda, as a rule, are not good uiilkisrn; they fatten tb- ir
own calves, aud goon acquire a weall b of ttesh, which
for their owners a paying return. Hereford oxen haw
fattened off at a great rate in the hob vale of Aylesbury u
grass.

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ness of the great Sunol. It is a matter of regret that Mr.
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picture, and celebrate another triumph of Electioneer and
running blood.

The Blood Horse Association.

The fastest Records.

As this time of the year when for nearly the whole country
the racing season is over, the best records and the lisls of the
fastest performers are of great value. While it is yet too
early to more than estimate what has been accomplished in
the wide limits of 2:30, those which are the best are well
ascertained. We give in another column the trotting aud
paoing records as they now stand. Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Rarus, American Girl, Hopeful and Goldsmith Maid still are
chief for all ages from five to twenty, except that Guy, 2:12
wears the crown for eight-year-oldB. California has the four best
y >ung trotters in Norlaiue, Sunol, Sable Wilkes and Manzanita,
ns well as the pacers Yolo Maid and Arrow. Ed. RoBewaler
Tolo Maid, Guy and Sunol are the new comers to the table a8
,t stands, although were it bo arranged as to show the fastest

f each sex in the different ages now included therein, several
1 1 her names would appear.

Last Saturday afternoon was by no means a pleasant one,
so it had been determined early in the day that the racing
programme should be postponed, and notices to that effect
were posted in the different pool rooms and also on the news-
paper bulletin boards. This action was determined upon at a
meeting held in the morning, at which the President ^as not
present, he having gone out to the track, and therefore was
not aware of the conclusion arrived at by those who re-
mained in the city. As the time drew near for the initial
race Mr. McClure was surprised that none of his fellow offic-
ials put in an appearance, and became very nervous. The
telephone would not work, and to add to the discomfiture of
the solitary representative, some five hundred persons be-
gan clamoring for the races to begin. The jockeys in the
first event, wanted to weigh in, but as there was no one to
record their avordupois they had to retire. A carriage was
called into requisition and a messenger dispatched for the
secretary. While the messenger was away on his errand, by
a lucky chance, the Hon. George A. Knight drove out to the
track and gave the first intimation there that the races had
been postponed, whereupon Messrs. McClure, Hearst and
Boots entered the judges' stand and announced that the
card would be run off on Tuesday.

Mr. Thomas, acting for E. J. Baldwin, sent the horses Lob
Angeles and MollieMcCarty's Last around the track to claim
the Triboulet Btakes. This was done on his own responsi-
bility and -without the knowledge of Mr. Baldwin, that
gentleman not being out there. To say that Mr. McClur6
was annoyed is putting it very gently. He told the reporter
of the Breeder and Sportsman that he was downright
angry, but when he met the secretary everything was ex-
plained and matters were amicably settled. A reporter was
present who has neither love for the 'association nor its offi-
cers, and seized the opportunity to vent his spite in a column
tirade of ill-concealed abuse. This naturally stirred up the
balance of our wideawake dailies, and each have had more
or less to say, interviews with prominent persons occupying
most of the space used. Tuesday evening one of our contem"
poraries had still another charge to make, to wit: that the
starting judge was interested in one of the pool firms of this
city, by insinuation intimating that he was prostituting his
office for the benefit of the company with which it is assumed
he is connected. The same paper also says:

"In last week's issue of one of the sporting papers of this
city the assertion was further made that the owner of the
horse Applause had received $400 from the bookmakers to
have bis horse pulled when he was considered a sure win-
ner. Much less than this would have ruled both horse and
owner off the first-ela«s Eastern tracks, and the Pacific Coast
Association cannot afford to have it pass unnoticed."

We forbear making any comment on the above, as the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association does not propose to
let it pass unnoticed, and, if we mistake not, some of the
reporters will find themselves in serious trouble. Two of
the persons alluded to will demand that the association sift
these charges to the bottom, so a chance will be given our
journalistic friends to prove their assertions.

Stock For Sale.

Noonday in California.

Not long since it was mentioned in these columns that
llookwood, by Wedgewood out of Noontide, had been taken
from New England to Kentucky by W. H. Wilson of Cynthi-
ana. Mr. Wilson gave him the name of Noonday. Now we
learn that Samuel Gamble of this city has farmed this well-
bred young horse, and started westward with him, by
express to-day. Noonday was foaled in 1SS3, and is by
Wedgewood, 2:19, dam Noontide, 2:20£, by Harold, 2nd dam
Midnight (dam of Jay Eye See, 2:10,) by Pilot Jr., 3rd dam
Twilight by Lexington, 4th dam Daylight by imp. Glencoe
etc.

To be out of a mare with a record of 2:20£ should give
prestige to any young stallion, even were that mare not by
the sire of Maud S., out of the dam of Jay-Eye-See. When
added to this matenal line, Noonday's sire has a record of
2:19, and sired Favonia *i:15, and several others of fame
The thoroughbred lines that "back up" this trotting inheri-
tance are beyond reproach.

We learn from one who is familiar with his appearance
that he is of good form and style. Besides farming Noonday
Mr. Gamble has bought of Mr. Wilson the filly Ida Wood,
foaled 1SS6, by Simmons, 2:28, dam Ida W., by Mambrino
Patchen, paying S 1,000, and from Z.E. Simmons of Lexington
a brown filly by Ferguson, dam by Volunteer.

Winter Races at Los Angeles.

As will be noticed by an advertisement elsewhere, the Los
Angeles Track Association announces that they will give
three racing days on December 27th, 29th, and January 1st.
The races are of a varied character, and the inducements
such that horse owners from this section will bo tempted to
have a go for the purses offered. If the patronage will war-
rant itthe promoters guarantee to give races at short inter-
vals on the same plan now in vogne at New Orleans. Stalls
aud good bedding will be furnished free, and only the usual
price charged for board. At last accounts the track is re-
ported in first-clasB condition, and with cood management
there is nothing to prevent the meeting being a success.

San Mateo Rancho Sale-
We again call attention to the Rale of dairy cattle to take
place at San Mateo Rancho, on Tuesday next, December 11,
at 10 a. m. Catalogues may be had on application to W. H.
Howard, 523 Montgomery street, or Killip & Co.

When one wants to boy a brood mare, it is beet to buy one
that has produced speed. Mr. Robinson should obtain a
good price for his Prompter mare whose j'earling has paced a
quarter in 37 $ seconds. Mr. Craig's pair of road meres are
worthy of an appreciative buyer, while his Harold CoBBack is
well enough bred to attract attention anywbeie. Mr. Fitz-
gerald's Killarney Sb a performer of merit, and hia son Kill-
more is desirable. By the way, Mr. Fitzgerald writeB ub that
Killarney's dam is by Eclipse.

Roaring— A Cure.

A valued correspondent sends us the following extract from
a private letter, written from Woolwich, England, by a Colo-
nel in the Royal Horse Artillery. If this method proves a
successful one, it will be still another addition to a loDg list
of the victories of the knife over diseases that until recently
were obscure and incurable:

I have had a most interesting morning at the Horse In-
firmary. Fleming, the head of the Army Vet, Dept., has in-
vented what he hopes is a certain cure for roaring, and he
has now operated on fifty horses. He was there this morn-
ing and explained minutely all to me for about 3 hours. I
saw 4 horses operated on. They are first thrown, then
chloroformed, then turned on their backs — a cut deep along
the windwipe, and the cartilage dissected out — then they put
in an electric light and you see on all sides of windpipe. In
every case it has been the left side (as was always supposed),
but when the throat is opened you can see the right muscle
acting perfectly, and raising and lowering the cartilage,
while the left cartilage from paralysis of nerve remains im-
movable across the throat, causing the obstruction, and he
feels sure the roaring; and this they wholly cut out. A
horse was killed with drag yesterday, so he had the throat
taken out to show the whole length of it, and give us a lect-
ure on that and the living animal. He himself says he has
Dot had time to guarantee that it is a perfect cure, ae he
thinks to properly establish his theoiy and practice nearly a
year should elapse, the horse returning to his ordinary
work, fast, etc., etc. and food, but as far as can be at pres-
ent judged it is a success. The cartilage removed is as big
as a crown piece. Several horses from all corps,
cavalry from different stations, officers' valuable horses, all
come here to be operated on, so it should soon be settled;
but it is curious to see the throat wholly exposed, and the
right cartilage moving properly, and the left stationary
across the pipe as the animal breathes.

Woolwich, England, November 15th. ■*

The Czar.

Emperor of Norfolk's youDger brother, The Czar, bidB fair to
prove odg of the snrne stamp as his illustrious relative, judged
by his recent form in California. Last spring a year ago this
colt, then a promising yearling, wbb nearly sold hy his
breeder, Mr. Theodore Winters, to a prominent Caiiforniau,
together with all the yearlings then owned by the master of
Rancho del Rio. But at the lust moment the Bale fell
through, Mr. Winters reconsidering hia then intention of
withdrawing from the turf and retaining the young son of
Norfolk and Marian. Then Emperor of Norfolk's snn arose,
and the youngster, now called The Czar, at once became the
subject of some high bids. But none of them reached Mr.
Winter's reserve price on the colt, and he remained his
breeder's property.

This spring the Czar showed some good trials on the home
farm, but late in the summer a prevailing influenza in Cali-
fornia took hold of him and he went back somewhat. In Sep-
tember last, however, he improved so fast that Mr. Winters
started him at the Sacramento State Fair on the 14th, carry-
ino 110 lbs., and ridden by the jockey Fred Carillo. The
Czar in biB first race showed himself a rasping good young-
ster. It was the Palo Alto Stake, for two-year-olds, one mile
— rather along distance for a two-year-old at his maiden ef-
fort, but then California two-year-olda are nothing if not pre-
cocious. In this race he met six opponents, yet so great was
hie. prestige that the untried colt sold in the pools ''even
against the field." Be won by a head fiom tbe colt Wild
OatB, by Wildidle, but the slight margin of his victory was
due to the over-confidence of his boy, who waB "caught nap-
ping" to such an extent that he nearly loBt the race.

A mile in 1:44 for a green two-year-old, carrying 110 lbs.,
was not a bad debut for the Czar, aDd bis owner's retention
of the colt in spite of tempting offers was fully justified. Last
week at San Francisco, The Czar's second appearance at the
Bay District Course, was worthy to rank with any of the two-
year-old deedB of his older brother, the Emperor, for whom
no route wbb too short or long, and no weight beyond his
ability. In the Equity StakeB, on Tuesday, the 13tb, the
Czar met seven of the best yougsters of his age now in train-
ing on the Pacific Coast, except Almont, by Three Cheers out
of Qnestion, tbe colt who twice ran a mile in 1 :42$ at the late
Sacramento State Fair.

The race was the Equity Stakes, and The Czar. 115 lbs.,
was the top weight, many of the others getting allowances of
10 lbs. Starting the favorite against the field, our reports of
the race elsewhere in this issue show that the Czar's dead
heat with Wanderer II was due solely to the "bungling" of
the Bame jookey Carillo, who nearly lost the Sacramento race.
The dead heat was run in 1 :15^, a good effort for both colts,
and prudent owners would have divided tbe stakes. But the
Pacific Slopers are made of sterner stuff, and as both Messrs.
Winters and Garland stuck to theirs, a "ruu off" was inevita-
ble, and took place after tbe last race.

This was run in such a dense fog that neither the start
nor the finish oould seen until the colts were nearly home.
Then The Czar was seen to be winning, nnd he secured the
race oleverly by a length in 1:16, after leading all through, at
least so said the two boys after the race. The Czar's only
two races therefore, have both been victories, while he has
defeated nothing of the class which the Emperor of Norfolk
vanquished last year. The Czar'B two essays have shown
that be is no doubt worthy to tread in the footsteps of his
illustrious brother. Mr. Winters has not raced East for some
nine or ten yearB now, bnt he expects to bring a small but
seleot string east of the mountains next fpring. The Czar is
not as well engaged East as he might be, the AmericRn
Derby and Omnibus Stakes appearing to be his principal en-
gagements. Doubtless, however, Mr. Winters will put him
in other stakes the first of the year.

R. W. Thomas, who trained the Baldwin stable this sea-
son, has retired from the management.'

1888

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Answers to Correspondents.

Qt. actions answered only through tbese columns. No repli«s by
u-flil or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
qnvstions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith . Let-
ters recei\ed without the writer*!! name cannot receive attention.

Reader, Saugar, Nuvtinber 26, 1883.

As a reader of your valuable \ aper I would ask yon as a
great fuvor to publish in your paper a record of the fastest
races ever run from one and a quarter up to four-mile heats,
running, pacing or trotting.

Answer — Running — I J miles. Dry Monopole, 2:07. ljj
miles, Uncus, 2:21|£. Hroilep, Luke Blackburn, 2:34, FireDzi,
2:34. H miles, Glidelia, 3:01. 2 miles, Ten Broeck. 3:27A.
2} miles, Preakness, 3:56J 2i miles, Aristides, 4:27^. 2jj
miles, Hubbard, 4:5S$. 3 miles, Brake Carter, 5:24. 4 mileB,
Ten Broeck, 7:15J. Trotting — 2 miles, Fanny WitherBpoon,
4:43. 3 miles, Huntress, 7:21£. 4 miles, Longfellow, 10:341.
Pacing — 2 miles, 4:56i. 3 miles, Oneida Chief, 7:44.

Santa Rosa.

You will kindly favor us by giving us the infcrmation we
seek, and to settle a difference iu opinion between us in
regard to the proper name of the two-year-old colt of Theo-
dore Winters. A claims it to be "The Czar;" B claims it is
"Czar?"

Answer — The Czar.

Los Angeles, Cal.

Will you kindly inform me in your nest issue who is the
sire of the Btallion Mt. Vernon, and what is Mt. Vernon's
record? Also, did he win any races last year?

Answer.— Mt. Vernon b b, foaled 1SSS, by Nutwood, 2:18£,
dam Daisy, record 2:33, by Chieftain. Bred by J. A. Mo-
Cloud, Stockton, Cal. Record 2:21, made at San Jose, Cal.,
August 18, 1887. In 1888 he trotted eight races.

CORRESPONDENCE

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Constant complaint is
heard of tricks and wrong doing about race trackB for which
it appears almost impossible to find a remedy. Some things,
and among the very worst, is the dangerous habit of allow-
ing dogs to rnu at larRe upon and about the track. Only a
few days ago a colt, valued at $3,000 (full brother t0 Creole,
three-year-old record 2:20t), belonging to Dr. Hicks, was
frightened by a dog jumping and barking at him on the Agri-
cultural Park track in this city, and caused to run away,
collided with a poBt, and killed himself. Why not positively
exclude oil dogs from the race-tracks and ground*, and when-
ever one appears there kill him? E. I. Robinson.

Sacramento, December 4, 1888.

Alameda County, Cal.

Please give instructions for laying out a mile track, also a
half-mile track?

AnBwer — To lay out a fnll mile, select a level field of 42
acres; draw through the centre of it a straight line of 440 yards
(a quarter of a mile). On each side of this line, and an exact
distance of 120 yards 2 inches from it, draw parallel lines of
equal length, so that the space between the two outer lines
will be 280 yards 4 inches. This being done, a stake Bhould be
driven at each end of the center line; a cord should be fastened
thereto; exteud the cord at right angles for 140 yards 2 inches,
until it touches the end. of the outer line, and then describe
with the extreme end of the cord an outer curve or semi-
circle between the ends of the two outer lines. There will
then be a continuous outer line, being exactly a mile {1,760
yards) in length, and requiring an enclosure of 46 acres of
ground. From this outer line or track Bet the fence of the
course 3 feet in on the straight sides and curves. In this way
an exact mile (as near as may be) is preserved for the actual
foot track of all the horses. The first distance post is sixty
yards from the judges' staud, the second at 240 yards, and the
start is 60 yards before entering the turn. The track Bhould
be graded around the turns like the track of a railroad or
circus, the outer portion highest, so that a horse can extend
himself at full speed. To lay a half-mile track, lay off two
Btraight sides, 600 feet each (parallel) and 452 feet 4| inches
apart, connected at each end with a perfect semi-circle (radius
226 feet 2 3-16 inches); place the fence exactly upon a line so
formed (which is the inside of the track), and the track will
measure exactly half a mile three feet from the fence; the
ontside fence to he placed according to the width of the track
desired. If not convenient to obtain an engineer to run the
curves, it can be done as followB: Place a center stake mid-
way between the parallel straight lines at each end, take a
wire with a loop at the end, loose enough to turn upon the
stake, and measure upon this wire 226 feet 2 3-16 inches the
(radios of the curves), which from the centre stake, will
exactly reach the ends of the straight lines; then describe a
semi-circle, beginning at the end of one straight Bide, putting
down a stake every 12 feet, if this iB the length of the fence
panels desired.

Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds.

The Best Half-Mile Horse-

A few days ago some gentlemen wrote to a newspaper in
the southern part of the State asking which was the fastest
half-mile horse in California. The answer given was Johnny
Gray. Wishing to rind out how our local horsemen felt on
the question the following gentlemen have been asked their
opinion and given answer as below.
Brace Cockrlll, H. Lowden, A. T. Stevenson, S. B. Whitehead, Vic.

Guerre, and Dan McCarty Cyclone

C. T. Boots. James Brown, P. Duffy, E.S. Culver Geraldiae

J. Courtney, R. Holloway .- Slippy Dick

B. C. Holly Ll'a Ferguson

P. A. Finignn Emperor of Norfolk

Fred Collier Gladstone

Among the newspaper reporters the following choices were
heard:

S. W. Horlon, "Chicago Horaem.in"; C, E. Trevathan. "3.F. Chronicle";
P. McCaffrey, "S. V. Call''; W. M. Hart, "8. f . Examiner flood Tide

Stockton Half-Mile Races.

For Thanksgiving Day at Stockton a race was advertised,
five horses to run a half-mile and repeat for a stake consist-
ing of $25 entranoe money for eaoh starter, and $10 for each
nomination. The race waa however, postponed for a good
day and track, and therefore took place on December 3d. A
fair-sized crowd was present. The track waa very muddy
and heavy iniide. There were but three starters and the
Make wa* therefore $95. The race was hetween W. R.
Ruqgles' Steinman, by Joe Hooker, A. Miller's Betsey and
William McAffee'B Kackety Jack.

In the choice for positions Steinman was given tbe pole
with Betsey second and Rackety Jack outside. In the brat
heat Betsey ran in olose from the start, forcing Steinman so
that bis rider pulled back out of the mud and made for the
hard ground on the outside where he ran well, but could not
head the mare who bad the best of the heat from the send-
off. Betsy won by an easy length in 51 seconds, Steinman
second and Rackety Jack a bad third, being bo lame that he
was now withdrawn.

In the second heat Steirman had tbe best position on the
outside and he ran hard to win. He was second until
reaching a point about 300 feet from the wire, when the filly
was beiug handled easily as a sure winner. Steinman was
crowded home and he cleverly won by a length in 51J
Beconds, the filly second under the whip.

In the third heat Steinman led from the start and won in
0:52£, with the filly away back.

Two Year Old Winners Of $5,000 And Up-
wards In 1888.

We give below a table of two-year-olds that have f 5,000
and over in stakes and purses in America in 18SS. There
are twenty-eight who have earned such hontrs, against
twenty-two iu 1SS7, an increase of six. The twenty-eight
have won 104 races, and $349,653. The twenty-two last
year won 1 15 races, with $253 018.50. While the number of
races are eleven less than iu 1SS7, the value of the raceB in-
creased $95 934.50.

Emperor of Norfolk headed the list in 1SS7, with twelve
races and $37,020, while Proctor Knott heads it this year
with six races and $69,780.

The twenty-eight winners are by twenty-three different
aires. Imp. Charlie, Princess Bowling and Senontt, and
Imp. King ErneBt Bired three, Anricoma, Minion and M mi
fa" ly. From the promise shown by the get of imo. Prince
Charlie, his death is a great loss to tbe breeding interests of
the country. Champagne Charlie was campained from East
to West, won eleven races and §12,520, Priocess Bowling
seven races and $9,175, and Senorita two races and $S 800,
total for the three §48.645.

Of the two-year old winners this season of $5,000 nnd up-
wards in the above list. The following were Bold at auctiou
when yearlings; the amount each brough is also given I elow:
Salvator $4,500; Aurama $4,100; The lioness $3,000, Bud l-
bist $2,500, Fresno $2,100, Reporter $2,000 Senorita $1,050,
Liberty and Oregon $1,000 each, Radiant and Gipsv Queen
$950 each; French Path $500, Tipstaff and Pjocto'i Knott
$450 each, Madstone $375, and Di iblo $240. The remainder
were not sold publicly at yearlings, and were raced by their
owners a-.d breeder*.

Name axd Pedigree.

Frank Morgan.

When Mr. George Lorillard's Rambler, in 1881, ran and
won a mile and a quarter as a two-year-old it was then re-
garded as much too severe a task to set a two-year-old, and
the colt was never much account. afterwards. What Bhali be
said then of askine a two-year-old to go two miles? In En-
gland the Feather "Plate at Newmarket in October, two miles
and a quarter, is generally won by two-year-olds, hot in this
count}', up to the 23d of last month, the race noted as won
by Rambler marked the furthest distance successfully com-
passed by a two-year-old on an American racecourse. At
San Diego, Cal., on Oct. 23 last, Four Aoes, a two-year-old,
by Hock-Hocking— Maid of the Mist, by Norfolk, ran and
won a two-mile dash in.3:37. He carried 80 lbs. and beat
some old horses. As noted above California horaes, both
thoroughbreds and trotters, are most precocious, but this ex-
ceeds all records of two-year-old raoing in America. The colt
Four Aces is well bred and his after career will be noted with
interest-

The Baldwin Stable.

Mr. S. S. Larabie, of Montana, is at present in the city,
and has brought with him one of che prettiest stallions seen
in many a day. He is a dark chestnut, about 16 hands in
height, of free, easy carriage, well gaited, perfectly devel-
oped and supurb in general appearance. In disposition he
is all that can be desired. He has been named "Frank Mor-
gan" in honor of the family from which he descends. He is
by an unnamed son of Morgan General Jr., first dam by
Romeo, he by Green Mountain Morgan, the bloodlines run-
ning in direct on both sides to the great Justin Morgan.
The stallion is at present in the hands of C. W. Welby, who
feels a natural pride in handling the reins over the most
magnificent carriage horse in San Francisco.

Excursion to Bakersfleld-

All of the horses belonging to what is commonly called the
Baldwin stable, but more properly speaking, the Santa Anita
stables, were removed on Thursday morning from the Bay
District track to the home ranch in Los Angeles County.
The string comprised Emperor of Norfolk, Los Angeles,
Grisette, Mollie McCaity's Last, Volante, Caliente, Estrella,
Gannymede and Allahoe. Tbe horses will be turned out for
the winter, preparatory to getting them ready in the spring
for another heavy campaign. Although there are thoBe who
affirm that tbe Baldwin stable will not go east in 1889, it is
almost a certaintv that it will.

Starting with the drum is still iu vogue on many of the
"Western race courses, although some of the associations are
in favor of substituting the fbig for the drum. ' Starter J. F.
Caldwell said recently in Kentucky that it would be a wise
move upon the part of the various Western associations to
do away with the drum and substitute the fl ig as a guide to
the jockeys. Several times this Beasoo, when the boys have
been slow to leave the post, he say* he has heard them say
they never heard the drum tap. With the flag the boys who
practice such questionable habits would have no excuse to
put up, as when it went down it would be in full sight of
every jockey in tbe lace. Having had a large experience in
the box, Mr. Caldwell's views ou the subject are worthy the
attentiou of the clubs, which still continue, in this reBoect,
to practice the usages of other days.

It is very rarely the Breeder and Sportsman feels called
upon to say a good word for excursion parties and auction
sales of land, but suoh a chance to purobase small homes at
reasonable prices- has probably never before been offered in
California as is this week announced in our advertising
columns. Several large blocks of land have been placed in
tbe hands of Messrs. Briggs, Fergusson & Co. for sale to the
highest bidders. The blocks have all been subdivided into
email holdings, as it is the desire of tbe present owners to
have the prospective purchasers settle there. Bakersfield,
from its geographical location, is the railroad centre of the
Southern San Joaquin Valley, and the A. T. & S. F. Co. are
at present working towards that point. The late difficulties
arising about the water supply have been amicably settled,
thus enabling those who buy property to obtain all the irri-
gation that may be required. Artesian wells have also been
sunk, furnishing millions of gallons of water per day. In
close proximity there are natural gas and petroleum deposits,
mineral land being also in abundance. Lumber is easily
procurable. The acreage is suited for fruit orchards, alfalfa
or general farm land. The title is perfect, as the government
has issued TJ. S. patent for the same. A perusal of the adver-
tisement will amply repay one for the trouble, and probably
be the nieanB of inducing some of our readers to visit Bakers-
field on the 16th inst.

Proctor Knott, ch g, by Luke Blackburn, flam Tal-
lapoosa... fl

Brown colt by Nen?aiion, linn Faverdsile 9 „

Diablo, be, by Eolus, (Um Grace Darling i.s 9 3 3 4

Natvatur, cbc,bv Prince CUitrlie, flai« .salina G 4 1 - 1

Fresno, brc, by Falsetto, dam C'aclnica 12 8 2 5 2

Firenrih Park, bc.b* King Ban, rtait i Lou Pike 7 7---

The Lioness, b f , bv Billet, dam S'ega 18 « 2 5 5

Gypsy Queen, b f, by Rayon d'Or, dam Liatunah .. 18 5 1 5 7
(.'hainpague Charlie, b c, by Prince Charlie, dam

Tr^antfe 30 11 7 5 7

Reporter, b c, bv Enquirer, rlam Bonnie Meade 9 5 - - 4

Liberty, b c, by 'Leon* t us, rlam Effie V. 8 3 13 1

Oregon, chc, bv Onondiga, dam skvlight 6

Sorrento, ch c, by Joe Hooker, r'aiu Rosa B 17

Auricoma, ch f. by King Ernest, rlam Belinda 6

Princess Bowling, b f, by Prince Charlie, dam

K^te Bowling 12 7 2 - 3

Renorita.br f, by Prince Clurbe, dam Gondola ... 8 2 3-3

Caliente, chc, by Mutherf-ird. dam Marie Stuart... 10 2 - - 8

Holiday, ch f, by Hopeful dara Minnie Mac 15 3 5 1 6

Tipstalt, ch c. by Kavon d'Or or Kantaka dam

Verdict .-. 10 1 2 2 5

Minion, b f, by King Ernest, dam Minority 3 2 - - 1

Aurania, br f , by Virgil, dam Ann Fief 7 2-23

nudilhist, br c, by Hindoo, dam Emmi Hanlv 9 3 4-2

Ladv Margaret, ch f, by the Hl-Used, dam Lady

Roseberry 4 2 1-1

Madstone. brq, by Vande bilt. dam Nina Turner 15 5 3 5 2

Radiant, be, by Reform, dam Bachaet ., 9 3 3 12

Galen, ch c, by Faustus, dam Ladv Restless Bill-

Bay lilly by KingErnesr. dam Mimi 3 111-

Brown colt by Tom Ochiltree, dum Cyclone 9 12 15

I60.7R0

22,04 •
19,720
18,000
lfi.fiTO
11,721)
I4,*»5
12,99*

12t320
11,350

3 1 a l 1(1,3*0
3 1 - a 10,210
3 1 2 11 »,920

7,070

6,5$)
fi,40.i
5,'JKS
5,361
5,8*0
5,09 j

RECAPITULATION.

Number of winners '8

Ti'nes started 175

Times first 104

TimeB second 41

Times third 3S

TimeB unplaced 85

Amount won 8319,653

The most exciting runaway of the season on a trot ting-
track took place during the recent meeting at Trenton, N.
J. The horse that figured as chif-f actor was Crescendo.
He had won the first heat of the 2:27 class in 2:24, and the
second in 2:26J. The race was conceded to him by common
consent. In the third mile, just after the word was given,
Louis R 's sulky got mixed up with Crescendo's, and when
the hitter's driver was thrown clear out on the track tie
stallion set out on a wild run, with a pair of bright yellow
wheels flying about him iu all directions. After getting
anchored half way up the back-stretch, Crescendo jumped
the hedge, sulky and all, and ran around the rough ground
outside. Here he soon forced tbe vehicle clear, and with the
harness slapping abort his heels came flying down the
wagon path towards the grand stand. There was tt general
scurrying of spectators, and many a dignified Jerseyman
cut a riduculous figure in his efforts to get out of harm's
way. One of them, a tall individual, in his best bib and
tucker, made a dash for the hedge, when he slipped and
came full length upon the ground. He crawled forward and
tried to get through the hedge, but it was so thick that after
forcing his head through he stuck fast, and as Crescendo's
flying feet came thundering past him the badly-scared vic-
tim made wild and frantic efforts to curl his long legs close
up to the bush so that he would escape being trampled upon.
Crescendo dashed into the hedge surrounding the club-
house, was caught on tbe barb-wire fence and turned a neat
summersault back upon the track where he had started.
When be was got up and examined it was found that the
lucky horse was comparatively unhurt, and the plucky
Driscoll resumed his seat behind him aud eventually won
the race.

A loDg distance race for $250 a aide will take place at Los
Angeles on December 25th between Henry Peppers, a colored
jockey, end Alfred Garcia, a Mexican jockey, who formerly
rode for E. J. Baldwin. The boys will ride thirty miles.

The famous broodmare Reina Victoria has again changed
owners. Two years ago she was knocked down to Moshier
& Seacord of Galesburg, 111., at the Glenview sale, the pur-
chase price being $7,025, which was, up to that time, the
largest figure ever paid for a. trotting breed broodmare. Reina
Victoria was in foal to Paucoast when taken to Illinois, and
the following spring dropped a foal that sold for $5,700,
when the Moshier estate was disposed of on the loth. Rtina
Victoria also brought $7,250 on that occasion, being purchased
by T. C. Jefferson of Lexington. Last Saturday, wben the
mare arrived at Maple Ridge Farm, she was met by an agent
of "W. P. IjaniH of Terre Haute, Iod., and benefit, the figure
Heine $0,000. Tins will transfer the dam of Princeton and
Euclid to Warren Park.

Mr. Arriu Hickok has removed Lillie Stanley. Mortimer
and Mount Vernon from Oakland Park, and will keep them
for tbe present with the balance of his trotters at the Bay
District Track.

Mr. Jas. A. Dustin thinks he can pace the b. h. Almont
Patchen in 2:11. HiB present record is 2:15.

The pacing colt Adonis has loBt an owner and gained
another. Mr. Arrin Hickok, within a few days, has purchased
from A. B. Gonzales the letter's half interest in tbe now
famous pacer, and may in all probability take him east next
Beuson to work the big circuit.

B. Goldman, of the Occidental oigar stand, has raffled off
bis chestnut horse, Hy Dutch being fortuoate enough to win
it.

Tbe Dwyer Bros, have sold the celebrated borse Tea Tray,
the price being $2,500.

Lady Dexter, sister of the famous trotter Dexter, is. since
the death of her brother, the oldest representative ol the
family. For many years she has been in the brood mare
ranks at the Stony Ford farm iu New York, but is uow
barren.

Luella, a daughter of Hero of Thordale, is in one p
the star brood mare of the present season, as she is
one having two daughters to make records of 2:30 to I
this year, they being Diplomacy 2:28}, and Dora <
2:29, both by Dou Cossack.

378

^hx gmte awtl gpoxtsmsm.

Dec. 8

Rye Instead of Oats For Horses.

Ryo.

■tt

nter rye

Pouuds or

por ceu

14.3

8.7

1.8

1.8

9.U

10.8

6M

70.3

16

l.fi

7.0

68

1.08

110

Is it better to sell rye at 50 cents a busbel and Lay oats at
40 cents tbau to bave the rye ground fur hordes?— C. F, 13.,
Ponghkeepsie, N. Y.

No. At tbe prices named bv C. F. B., rye 50 cents and
oats 40 cents per bushel, rye is much the cheaper food, as
may be deduced from the following table of composition and
digestibility:

Oats.

"Water 14.3

Asb 2.7

Digi-stible protein 9.0

DieestiMe ^tarcb, sugar, etc 43.3

Digestible fat 7.0

Nutritive ratio 6.1

Fee'liug value pfr cwt S0.9H

It appears that American winter rye is a little richer in
digestible substance and digestibility, owing, no donbt, to its
containing less water. Tbe digestibility, never having been
determined ander American conditions, can only be taken
wilh considerable allowance and then only relatively. From
this tablo it appears that rje at 60 cents would still be
cheaper than oats at 35 cents.

Rye being a much heavier grain, and containing nearly
one-fourth less hull tbau oats, should be ground and mixed
with nearly its own weight of cut hay moistened enough to
hold the rye meal; otherwise it might form a heavy indiges-
tible mass in the stomach, and produce colic. If the horses
are at all constipated on this mixture, a little bran or oil meal
will suffice to keep the bowels in a good healthy condition,
but this will hardly be necessary if tho horses are at work, or
exercised regularly.

The amount of feed depends so much upon the constitu-
tion, age and work of the horse that the feeder must be
largely guided by his own judgment, observing, however, to
feed about as many pounds of the ground rye as he would of
oat«, but not so many quarts by nearly half. We shou'd
begin with about 10 pounds of cut hay and increase, or
diminish, according to the apparent need of each animal,
giving all that would be eaten up clean. Less gr.iiu would be
required with clover hay, and about one-fouith more should
be added if straw constituted part of the ration.— Bural
World.

Rouffh Ridiner io Australia.
Frizes Awarded ilie Worst Hoi-con, Xot ilic Ecst Hitlers.

Spealc'tug of rough riders in Australia, a writer on The
Melbourne Sportsman says: A prize for a defect is, I fancy,
an anomaly peculiar to Australian Agricultural shows, and,
after witnessing the display of buck jumping last Friday, I
feel strongly inclined to ask, cuibono? A prize for pro-
ficiency on the part of the rider one could well understand;
but as that proficiency is only recognized when coupled with
infirmity (either in temper or constitution) of the horse best
rid'len, the encouragement of buck jumping savors somewhat
of barbarism. Five confirmed buck jumpers, ridden by five
of the best rough riders in Victoria, entered the arena and
performed (that's the word, as each had evidently been
taught tbe art of bucking,) in turn. If the horse speedily
tired of bucking he was, to all intents and purposes, out of it.
If he persistently and viciously maintained his eccentric
contortions in his struggle to rid himself of his rider, he rose
proportionately in the opinions of the judges. The prize, in
short, though ostensibly given to the best rider, was really
won by the worst horse. The intricacies of "pig jumping,"
"propping'* and "bucking1' all presumably enter into the
calculations of the judges when the merits" of each of the
competitors are weighed, and the horse which in his own
person is endowed with most of these defectB, coup! d with
a display of a little extra madness and mulishness on his
own account, usually gels the prize. If when saddled up he
refuses to buck, the spurs are prodded into him, and on
Friday, where those instruments failed or were not requisi-
tioned, lads and men lollowed him about waving a coat or
white cloth in his face, with a view of frightening him into
bucking. There was of course some admirable horseman-
ship displayed; but it doesn't always follow by any means
that the best rider gets the prize. Bullock, the winner, is a
massive foot constable from St. Kilda. He has a seat like a
Centuar, and is unquestionably a skilled horseman. He was
mounted on a skilled bucker, and was awarded first prize.
Mr. A. Watson, who, as a horseman, is, perhaps, second to
no man in Australia, was on a better, or rather worse bucker.
Ho wasn't in a bucking humor, antl consequently got no
prize. Now, surely if this buck jumping business has any
tendency at all it's iu a wrong direction. Why, in the name
of all that is irrational, should such an equine defect be

while miikin a book, as I claim that the b-okmaker gets the
worst of it in every ins'an e. Why during ibis past season
I havelo-t at Joust $5 0;:0 tbat very way. Iu Cincinnati,
however, I depart from my rule, and I have never yet lost a
cent by doing so. I have had w< n Bjiue to me there, hand
me their card and tell me Ihey only brought $100 to the
track with them. They had lost that and wanted to bet on
Ibe remaining r. ces. I would look at them and say all ri'ht.
At the end of tbe day they might owe me anywhere from
$100 to $1000. I would go to my hotel that night and never
trouble my head about the matter at all, and the next lnoru-
irg my money would be sure to be ready for me.

"Louisville is the best place iu the country for backing
youngsters. Every man is a breeder and thiuks his horse tbe
coming one, and so backs him himself and gets all bis friends
to do tbi same. At tbe spring races there I have had eighteen
or twenty horses on my board, and instead of making any
odds against any one, would just put up 10 to I and take
your pick. Of course, some would be backed heavier than
others, and then I would cut the figures down, but pot one
of them would run, unbacked, and they would cairy any-
where from $100 to $5,000 just in my bo >k aloue.

"Nashville is anothei place where the bettifg is good.
The races there may not be run any fairer than they are in
the East, but tbe people think they are, and that is every-
thing. President Fogg and Secretary Gillock are natives of
the State, have lived ihere all their lives and are known hy
every one. They are breeders themselves, and the mass of
the people feel sure that every race is being run on its merits.
With this feeling they go up to a stmd and place tbeir money
with a cheerfulness ami conviction tbat they will win tbat is
surprising. The most of them are not large be tors, but they
love a thoroughbred, and it is a duty with them to have
meney on every race. That is what makes betting so good
at Nashville. It is not the large sums that are put np, but
everybody, men, women and children h ive at least $2 on
every race," — N. Y. Sporting World.

Commenting on the evolution of the thoroughbred, the
Sporting World says: So far as beating 1:40 for a mile is
concerned, I think that theie are at least half a dozen horses
around here that can do it if asked and prepared for such.
He cites the record of 1:40. It was made by Stuyvesant in a
race. Now, what could Hanover, Kingston, not to speak of
other fast ones of lesser note than they, and higher stand-
ing at a distance than Stuyvcsint bave done, had thty been
asked? What, for instance, could Tremont have done had
an accident not disabled him? What could Hindoo have done,
a colt whose maximum of speed the Dwyers themselves did
not know, because, when he was Huistlf, there was nothing
in training that could make him extend himBelf! Why, the
other day, when Glory, with 85 pounds np, ran a mile in 1:424,
over the three-quarter mile track ot Clifton, Daly said that if
the association would bang up a purse of sufficient value he
would start the filly to run in 1:39! No, the evolution of the
thoroughbred is by no means near it3 completion.

How People Bet In Different Sections of the
Country.

"The way the people in the different parts of the country
bet is a continual source of amusement to one from th9 op-
portunity it affords of studying the differentphases of human
character," says William Riley, the well known Chicago
bookmaker. Mr. Kiley is good authority on any subject
connected with betting, as he has been in the business a
number of years and has made books on ail of the principal
trucks of the country. He has always claimed Chicago as his
home, but now he has opened a billiard room in partnership
with George Slosson in this city, aud he is now a regular
New Yorker. Although he has gone into the billiard busi-
ness ii is simply from a love for the game, and he still con-
tinues his book making business.

"The most noticeable thing about the bettors of this
country is the entire absence of fear of welching they dis-
play," s.iid he. " Of course, we have never had any of it to
speak of in this country, aud that accounts for it; but at tbe
same time you would naturally suppose that wheu a man
wished to place $100 or $500 i et he would go to some pur-
son he knew. Such is not the case, however, at least I have
not fouud it so. Now, this year I made a book at oue of the
Eastern tracks, and us it was my first appearance in this
locality for some time, of coarse I was comparatively un-
known. Well, in spite of that, men whom I had never seen
or heard of before, would come up aud lay me f 100, $500, or
a $1,000 aud go away without, ever ihinkiug whether 1 would
b« there when they got back or not. They hardlv knew
vhat a welcher was, and consequently bad no fear of me.

"Latouia is fast becoming the biggest betting course in' the
'* est, outside oi Chicago, and it is not due to tbe betting

iternity either, but to tho rich Hubiow merchants of Cin-
cinnati. Every one of them is a born bettor and when they
assured that tbey will have a fair run fur their money
rkey will put up large amounts. Now, I never carry markers

ROD.

AmonK the Redwoods.

CHAPTEK IV.
A New Acquaintance.

Philip possessed but little of the deliberaieness that
marked his friend: if there were marauders about a pistol
was the first essential for him. Armed with this weapon
which he hastily fished out of a coat pocket be was for seat-
ing himself directly in front of the fire, when Dick asked him
in an amused way what object there could be "in making him-
self a target, and suggested that they stretch out under one
of the near redwoods and keep watch.

This struck Philip at once as the righ^ plan, and still
grasping his pistol he followed Dick and crouched down be-
side him. At first all was painfully still; then came a crash-
ing and stamping, followed sometimes by cracking and some-
times by remonstrant tones, until Dick was convinced that
three or four drunken mill hands were trying to make for the
camp fire, and began casting about in his mind as to a proper
course when they should reach it. But before he had ar-
rived at any definite conclusion there came a wonderful
crashing almost in front of them, and as Philip, wild with
excitement, jumped to his feet^ a beautiful Jersey cow burst
into the opening before the fire. One swift, terrified glance
she threw towards the red flames, and then plunged headlong
into the thick brush at the right, leaving our friends masters
of tbe field, but with modified nerve regarding their powers
of discernment.

'•I don't care, I'm certain I heard some one speak," said
Philip, iu a tone that implied fear of ridicule, though he
found great comfort in the immediate reflection that Dick,
not he, was first to sound the alarm. Before Dick could an-
swer or get up there came a new rustling, and they conld just
catch the words, "Where you gone to now, you tarnal fool?"
followed by the exclamation "Gosh!"

Peering cautiously into the opening Philip saw emerge
from the shadows a thin, yellow-haired young man in blue
overalls and a sack coat. His question was evidently ad-
dressed to the cow, his exclamation to the fire and impromptu
table.

"Looks harmless, suppose we tackle him," said Dick,
stepping out suddenly. Philip followed at a short distance,
completely relieved of anxiety, and contending with an im-
moderate de3ire to laugh.

"Good evening, my friend." Dick's voice was deeply, won-
derfully insinuating.

"Good eveniu', sir," said the new arrival, looking sideways
at Philip's pistol and doffing bis hat.

"Do you live around here?" asked Philip, stepping neaier
and laying his weapon down in a confused way on the rem-
nant of bacon.

"Yes, sir, just a turn or two up the ridge." And then evi-
dently thinking ona questiou merited another, the rustic de-
manded suddenly, "Seen my cow?"

"Why yes, she interviewed the fire about five minutes
ago. I should tbiukyou would fear lowing her." Dick was
examining the young man's fHce carefully, and lamenting its
weakness on the general ground that a mau's face should
be strong.

"No, I've no fenr o' that now. She's on the home track and
kuows tbe way. I never kuew one o'lier kind so foud o'git-
tin' off afore. She learned a trick o' leaviu' her bell where-
ever she likes, and that's what's the worst of it. You see she
don't rightly belong to me, and 1 wouldn't like to have her
turn up missin'!"

It was impossible that either Dick or Philip should be ac-

hands, and what a swift red showed in his cheeks, aud Dick
at least diew conclusions not so far from the truth as a less
imaginative person might.

Philip was thinking of something el-e. It had just on-
cuned to him that here was a person who might know the
man SelddU, and before the jonng Biranger had regained
composure, he put the question. The red in the cheeks
deepened visibly, aud a pair of ordinary light blue eyes grew
more intense bs the answer came "yes," and then a modify-
ing clause.

"That is if you mean the one I do, a kind o' tall thin man,
not very stirrin', but with a heap o' sense about books."

"He's the man," said Dick, "How far did you tell us he
lived from here?"

The rustic was mystified at tbe form of Dick's question, ;but
answered iu what he mentally termed a smart manner.

"Well, I'm so used to walkin' it I've lost the incanin' o'
how far it might be."

"It isn't ten milc-i, is it?" Dick's tone was sharp aud de-
clared his intention of knowing what he could find out.

"Oh, Lord ble-s you, no," said the jonng man hastily,
aud using a family formula. "If it's two and a half my feet
aint no good for measurin'."

Philip's delight at hearing this prompted him to laugh or
cry, or do something else equally without weight or inten-
tion. There really was such a place then, and Dick was
Dot playing off a scheme. Aud belter yet, it was near
enuugh to be reached before to-morrow noon. With diffi-
culty he restrained himself fro u hugging his friend because
of the third party who seemed in not the least haste to de-
part.

"Let me see," said Dick, feeling he must make amends for
his sharpness, "What did you tell me your name was?"

"Guess I haven't told you yet, have I?" and tbe moun-
taineer looked cunning «gain, but changed instantly at some-
thing in Dick's face. "I don't mind tellin' you though, it's
Rob Morrison. My father worked round these mountains
many a year 'iore he was killed in Dan Tanner's saw mil!.
I'm workin' in the mill now. We've got a little place up on
the mountain right next to Mr. Selden's. I don't expect he'd
a got along very well if it hadn't been for my mother. His
place is a mighty fine one for these parts. Nothin' iu Santa
Ciuz accordin' to mv notion that beats it. Maybe your
thinkin' o' goin' there?"

"That's just what's in our miuds at present, my friend."
said Dick, suavely, "and if you will tell us how far ahead the
Bear Creek road is I'll keep you in mind the rest of my life."
"Let me see," said Bob, meditatively, and then addiug in
a more sprightly wav, "You wouldn't like to go right on with
me now, would you?"

Phillip was about to say "certainly, why not?" but Dick
was too quick for him, and said "Oh dear, no!" as though
travelling over the mountains accompanied by mud and
dampness was the moBt delightful thing in the world.

"Just tell us how far the road is from here and we'll come
on at our leisure," he added, with a sidelong glance at Philip,
' or tell me, is there any other road that crosses the mountain
but it?"

"No, sir, not as I know on about here."
"Then the first one we come to is the road?"
"Yes, sir."

This information given, Bob stopped leaning against the
tree he had used as a support for the last ten minutes, and
exclaiming "Gosh! I guess they'll think I'm lost! Bess must
be pretty nigh home now!" put on his bat and turned to go,
Dick kept him a moment trying to impress on his mind the
necessity for silence regarding their intentions, addiug care-
lessly tbat of course they might yet change their plans.

Poor Philip listened with rising hair to the latter remark,
and was ready to sink into a fit of melancholy when he said
good night, and siw the willing but loosely constructed scion
of the Morrisons depart. Dick was disproportionately merry.
Wished Rob back with his cow, hoped his boots were equal
to the depth of the mud, aud ended by telling him what good
friends they would be should they meet again.

"Come cheer up, Phil," he said, stepping back and laying
his hand affeotionately on his friend's shoulder, "cheer np,
we're on the right track now, and to-morrow will Bee lis
housed."

"T j-morrow, to-morrow, to-morrow," said Philip, as he
put his pistol out of sight and threw himself down in front
of the fire. "Do you think that we might possibly*not see
to-morrow?"

"Well, no. "It's hardly my way to travel about with such
cheerful reflections. Then he sat down Tuik fashion next
to Philip, and put his hands on his knees. "What a speci-
men that fellow was," he ssid, smiling and looking into the
flame.

"Of what, cheerful reflections?"

"No, of the proud family to which we belong — man."
"Oh, human beings run in stratas. I've seen lots of fel-
lows like him in the same rank." Philip's way of stating his
case was not so good as the case itself.

Yes, but it's none the less astonishing every time you see
one, Phil. It has always seemed odd to me that a man can
live among scenes like these and not in a measure. partake of
tlie grandeur and intensity of them. What's the cause of
it?"

"Because he lives in another world."

"You mean his thoughts are so small and commonplace
that even nature beconue so to him and so looses her influ-
ence. That culls to mind Carlyle's peculiarity, who, yon
romombr-r, would never go wilh a parly of sightseers to any
noted spot because he bad no patience with their jabbering.
The whole must be a silent draught for bim or he'd none of
it."

"I fancy that's too much the other way."
'Yes, but we're all as we're lorn and bred. That's the
reason, Phil, though I'm sometimes tempt- d to exclaim and
deride that I never can fully condemn. Thnckerav wisely
makes Esmond say, 'I look into mv heart and thirk that I
am as good as my Lord Mayor, and 'know lam as bad as
Tyburn Jack. Give me a chain and a red gown and a pud-
ding before me and I could play tbe part of Alderman very
well, and seuteuce Jack after dinner. Starvo me, keep me
from books aud honest people, educate me to love dice, gin,
and pleasure, and put me on Hnuuslow Heath with a purse
before me uud I will take it.' That's the idea exactly. And
worse than all, a fellow can get on Hounslow Heath ready
for crime, mentally aud moially, without being there physie-
ully-

"Yes, Dick, that's to me the great compounder of evils."
"Let's stop Phil; we're getting gloomy. Our morals are
making UBSHd. There's something wroug with them. I've
no doubt, now, little Morrison has a simpler, better code.
I've my eye on a branch yonder that I want for (he fire."

Dick went after bis branch aud Philip rinsed out the cups,
scraped the remainder of the fuoi into the baskets, arid
pread out the blaukets for night. It was. his way to do for

quaiDted with the history back nf this stutement, but both Dick as well as for himself, and the quiet, unostentatious
saw how nervously the poor fellow turned his hat in his ' goodness was appreciated.

1888

^he grcjcte mxti, j^pwrtsroatr..

b<y

"Thinks, old boy," said Dick, tossing his branch on aDd
making the flames shoot up. "Let's have a pipe before we
roll in."

They sat before the fire a long time puffing rings of smoke
into the soft night air, aud talking in a confidential, easy
way, sometimes of experiences almost forgotten, sometimes
of those they hoped wonld come to pass, Dick always chang-
ing the suojeot as it threatened to drag out too long, and
became thin through too much reduction.

But pipes, like everything else, loose their charm after a
while, particularly when sleep steals the keenness of the en-
joyment away, as it was now doing for the second time in the
case of Phillip.

"This won't do, old man, he sai'd, at the end of his last
Duddiug spell, "I'm tired out. We'll mend the lire ag tin aud
then I must say good night."

In less than half an hour after this he was fast asleep, his
closely cropped blonde curls pressed tightly agaiust the green
twigs that formed his pillow.

With Dick it was otherwise. For a long lime he lay look-
ing out between the tree tops, and thinking, now of worthy
thiugs and again of things small aud wearying, like details of
business, nueuccessful efforts, and all the hard, experience of
his thirty years of life.

Even while these things were uppermost he was conscious
of something more wearing back of them; at last like a shock
it, too, came, and banished peace. 'Twasbut the memory of
a face, yet it made his wish for day almost a prayer.

Pet RON ell A.

San Francisco, Dec. 4, 1888.

Do Pish Sleep.

Doctor Hamilton, discussing the rod fishes Fauna and
Flora of the British Islands makes some very interesting
statements in reference to the question, "Have fish the
power of sleeping?" The series of articles by the Doctor, ap-
pearing in the English Fishing Gazelle, would well repay
close reading. He says:

Muller (Elements of Physiology) says: "The excitement
of the organic processes in the brain which attends an active
stnte of mind, gradually renders that organ incapable of
maintaining the mental action, and thus induces sleep, which
is to the brain what bodily fatigue is to other parts of the
nervous system. The cessation or remission of mental
activity during sleep in its turn, however, affords an oppor-
tunity for the restoration of integrity to the organic condi-
tions of the cerebrum, by which they regain their excitability.
The brain, whose action is essential to the manifestation of
the mind, obeys in fact tne general law which prevails over
all org'inic phenomena — that the phenomena of life, being
particular states induced in the organic structures, are at-
tended with changes in the constituent matter of those
structures. The duration of the periodical Btate of sleep,
and the time at which it occurs, are dependent partially on
external and partially on internal causes.

"The causes determining duration of sleep and waking are
seated, however, in the organism itself. The periodical re-
currence of sleep and the waking state is, therefure, essen-
tially connected with .something in the nature of auimals,
and is not dependant on the simple alterations of day and
night. The sleep of animals is a phenomenon dependant on
a change in the animal part of the organism alone. All the
functions of organic life — namely, the processes ministering
to nutrition, with all the involuntary movements attending
them — pursue their ordinary course. Even the involuntary
movements of the animal system of muscles, such as those of
respiration, and many other movements of the same kind, do
not partake of the repose of sleep. The organio system has
its period of remission and rest, but these are not coincident
with the sleep of animal life, and are very different for dif-
ferent organs.

"All the phenomena of organic life, and indeed all the
phenomena presented by the animal body, with the exception
of the true animal functions which are under the influence of
the mind, obey a law of absolute necessity, and the nutrition
and maintenance even of the organs of animal life are not
dependant on the operations of the mind or intellect.
f "We may, therefore, regard Bleep and the waking state as
the result of a species of antagonism between the organic and
the animal life, in which the animal functions, governed by
the mind, from time to time become free to act, while at
other times they are repressed by the organic force acting in
obedience-to a law of creative nature.

"Sleep, in a greater or less degree, as Aristotle correctly
remarked, falls to the share of all animals. Some even dream
— the dog, for instance, barks in his sleep. In some the
periods of sleep are leBB distinct and regular; aud this is
particularly the case in the cold-blooded animals. They,
however, appear to be subject to states analogous to sleep.
Frogs, which croak a part of the night during summer, be-
come quiet after midnight, especially when the pairing season
is passed.

"Insects and spiders are often found in a lethargic or
torpid state and it is probable that all animals in which do
regular period of sleep and waking have hitherto been
observed have an equivalent for sleep in the state of inactiv-
ity and rest, which they from time to time present."

Dr. John Davy (The Angler and his Friend, p. 74) says:
"As to sleep, fish, I believe, do rest and steep their senses in
forgetfulnei?B,"and this probably more by night than by day.
I fin led to this conclusion from observations on very young
fish. These about the darkest part of the night, when con-
fined in glasses so as to be easily seen, I have noticed immov-
able, resting on the bottom of the vessel, and quite regard*
less of an approaching object, not stirring until they have
been almost touched; so different in this respect from their
manner when awake by day. Perhaps their hours of rest
vary in some measure according to their age and wants;
probably old and large fish, like the larger carnivorous beasts
—the lion, the tiger— rest by day and then sleep; we know
that night is their principal feeding time.

The late Mr. MaDley (Notes on Fish and Fishing, page 15
asks: "Do fish sleep? It may be presumed to start with
that they do, otherwise thev would form an exception to all
vertebrate animals. I Deed hardly say that the fact of their
having no eyelids to dost; would be no bar to profound sleep."
At page 16— 'Query: Do they swim in their sleep as
somnambulists walk in their sleep? But as to the facts
whether they Bleep or not at night, or whether they take an
occasional nap or siesta by day— what is the evidence? No
odc, as the proverb suggests, ever 'caught a weazel aBleep';
and I do not know of -any one who ever caught a Hsh asleep.
A friond of mine! a good aDgler aud ardent naturalist, ad-
duces as evidence of fish sleeping the fact which, he says, he
has established by experiment and observation— viz , that for
above six hours during the night in winter, and about two in
summer, no sound of fish moving is to be heard, and noDe
are to be taken by any bait, with the exception of eels, which
are clearlv nocturnal in their habits. He Bays also that he
has constantly taken chub with a white moth all through tue

early part of the snmmer'n night, 1 ut that the fish have sud-
denly ceased rising jiibt iwo hours before dawn, aud have
romamd quiescent until the dawn had quite broken."

We think that fish would be more ofteu found asleep if
anglers's observations were directly applied for the purpose
of ascertaining this. We ourselves, on two occa-tious, have
caught tub. asleep. Ouce, ou the K-niURt, we, with a friend,
noticed a large trout lying near the bmk, a little out of the
stream of a shallow; as we cms up to him. although a bright
day, he never stirred. We got close to him, threw a fly over
him, of which he took no notice. We threw the shadow of
ourselves aud rod over him; no movement. We then got
exactly opposite to him, so close we could count all his spots,
and he appeared as if he was steadily looking at us. HiB fins
were acting steadily all this time. We again threw our
shadows over him, waved our rods and arms; he never
moved. We then, with the end of the rod, gently tonohed
him, and it was not till aftBr rather a stroug push did he
wake up and dart with great velooity across the stream.

TRAP.

San Jose Tournament.

The Garden City Gun Club of San Jose has been quiescent
for so many months that it was thought to have disbanded,
but the tournament given under its auspices on Thurddny,
Friday aud Saturday of last week, proved that itB seeming
lack of vitality was merely enspended animation. The club
advertised itB shoot freely, made ample preparations for the
reception and entertainment of visitors, and attended closely
to all details of the meeting. If there was any neglect or in-
exerience to be noted it should be attributed to the compara-
tive newness of great tournaments to the San Jose Club. The
weather was perfect and those who were present speak
warmly of the kindness of their hosts. The live bir^s used
had been cooped too long and weredufferish in consequence.
They did not fly freely, and seemed very hungry. The
trapping of *he Blue Rock targets was not properly done.
The trappers were little boys who skylarked too much.

The event of the meeting waB Mr. Frank J. B.i66sford's
score in the Selby Championship Match, in which he broke
49 single Bine Bocks from five traps and 49 out of twenty-five
pairs, a scire which has uever been equalled in Amerioa or
any where else. Mr. Bassford shoots an old Scott ten bore,
that patterns about 256 No. 8's in a thirty inch circle at 40
yards, out of an ounce and a quarter. The eun does net be-
giu to Bhoot with many of those opposed to it, but patterns
evenly and shoots hard. Mr. Bassford has practised at Blue
Rocks a great deal, and shoots them all when, at about the
same distance from the traps. He is very qaick, and accur-
ate, with any fire arm and is perhaps as good a shot as any
in America. He beat Captain Bogardus some years ago and
has outshot Champion Crittenden Robinson upon several
occasions. His win of Thanksgiving Day makes the second
of the lour necessary to give him the Selby medal as individ-
ual property. So many matches were shot that to note the
interesting features of each would require too much space
and a summary only is given. Messrs. Chas. J. Haas and
Austin B. S perry from Stockton. Doctor S. E Knowles,
Major S. S. Kellogg and J. S. Fanning from San Francibco
and Messrs. J. M. Bassford, Jr., Henry A. Baasford, Frank
J. Bassford, Abe. Bassford, T. H. Buckingham and Charley
Reams from Vacaville were in attendance.

The Vacaville contingent believed that a team match was
listed and came prepared to defend the reputation of Solano,
but were compelled to be satisfied with bagging all the stakes,
medals and purses. To Messrs. Frank E. Coykendall, Joseph
DelmaB and J. Portel of the home club is due the credit for
the tournament.

The shooters were prompt in reaching the grounds at the
Bridge House on Thuisday and no time was cut to waste in
arranging the first match, the Selby Championship of Central
California, of 50 singles and 25 pairs of blue rock targets, 5
traps, $10 entrance. Prizes, Selby medal and 40 per cent,
of entrance to first, 30 per cent, to second, 20 per cent, to
third and 10 per cent, to fourth. The scores were:

Singles. Pairs. Total.

F.J.Bossford 43 49 98

C.J. Haas 40 31 71

Dr. S. E. Knowles 42 3G 78

F. E. Coykendall 28 32 60

J. DelmaB 35 36 71

G. H.Anderson 30 41 71

A. B. Sperry 33 41 74

F. Faull 24 w

B.I. Kellogg 43 44 87

J. S. Fanning 88 38 76

H.Braoker 32 12 74

J. Portal 31 36 67

Pixley 39 40 79

J. M. Bassford, Jr 35 32 67

O. Reams 34 26 60

T. H. Buckingham 42 33 76

H. A. Bassford 45 38 83

It. P. NaBh w 25

First and medal, Frank J. Bae9ford.

Second, 8. 1. Kellogg.

Tbird.H A. Bassford.

Fourth, Pixley.

SECOND DAY.

Friday was pleasant i:ntil the afternoon, when a wind
blew and a heavy mist settled down over the grounds.

Considerable ''modocing" was done, to the great annoy-
ance of the shooters.

TheSfi rst match was a handicap, those using 10 bores
standing at 30 yards, while the 12 bore men were placed at
28 yards. The match was at 12 live birds, $5 entrance. The
money was divided by Messrs. Fanning, Reams, Greer,
Buckingham and Frank Bassford. The scores:

H. A. Bassford, 30 yards, 5; J. Fanning, 40 yards, 11; G.
Anderson, 30 yards, 2; J. Trafton, 30 yards, 5; C. Reems, 30
yardB, 11; F. E. Coykendall, 30 yards, 10; Greer, 28 yards, 11;
Buckingham, 28 yards, 11;F. BasBiord, 30 yards. 11; Pixley,
30 yards, 5; F. C. Bassford, 30 yards, 5; Meyers, 30 yards,
3; H. Bracker, 30 yards, 1; C. J. Hass, 28 yards, 10; Sperry,
30 yards, 4; J. DelmaB, 30 yards, 7.

The second match at 6 live birds, $2.50 entrance, 5
shooters, was won by J. S. Fanning, Mr. F. E, Coykendall
second. The third, a freeze out, $5 eDlrance, went to Mr. F.
E. Coykendall, with 9 kills, Mr. C. J. Hass going out on his
ninth bird.

The fourth at 15 single Blue Rocks and 5 pairs, $2-50 en-
trance, was rfon by J. Bassford, H, A. Bussford second,
Messrs. Fanning, Reams, Coykendall «nd Taylor dividing
third and fourth. Score: J. Delmas, 19; J. S. Fanning, 20;
C. Reams. 20: A. B. Sperry, 16; G. Anderson, 18; F. E. Coy-
kendall. 20: J. Trafton, 17; R. L. Scott, IS; H. A. Bassford,
21; Pixley, 17; B. L. Greer, 15; L C. Meyers, 16; J. Bassford,
24; J. Portal, 19; Buckingham, 19; S A. Taylor, 20.

Fifth was at twelve live birds. $5 eutrance; four prizes.
Measrs. Haas and Trafton divided first and second; F.J.
Bassford. H. A. Bassford, Fanning, Reams and Fleming
divided third and fourth.

Score— F. J. Bassford, II; Covk<ndall, 10; Tr ftm, 12;
Delmas, 3; Haas 12: Sperry, 5; Fltmiug, II; PixUy, *8;
Greer, 7; Buckinjjhum, 10; Reeves. 11; Curey. 1U; Taylor, 10;
H. A. Basefurd, 11; R. S. Scott, 10; C. F. Fleming, 11.

THIRD DAY.

Several of the shooters had gone home on Friday evi ning,
out those who remained enjoyed a delightful day, and shot
six matches, of which a summary is given. Major S. J. Kel-
logg won the freeze-out with which the tournament con-
cluded for the day, breaking 15 straight Blue Rocts, Henry
Bassford quitting with 14.

First match, $5 entrauce, 12 live birds— Buckingham 6,
J. F. Greer, 8, Pixley 7, Portal 6. Coykendall 11, B. L. Greer
2, F. J. Bassford 10, C. J. Haas 10, Fanning 10, Reems 10,
H. A. Bassford II.

Secoud match, §5 entrance, 12 live birds— B F. Bassford
11, Fanning 11, Coykendall 11, H. Bassford 10. Scott 9, Dri-
lls 9, Trafton 9, Kellogg 10, Portal 3, Anderson 3, Gretr 3,
Pixley 4, Haas 10, Buckingham 10, Reems 5.

Third match, $5 entrance, 10 live birds— C. F. Bassford
9, Fanning 4, Coykendall 9, Delmas 9, Haas 9, Buckiuphtiui
1, Trafton 3, H. Bassford 1, Kellogg 2, Reems 10, Greer 6.

Fourth match, Blue Rocks, §2.50 entrauce, Hurliagbara
rules, 15 birds— Fanning 14, Coykendall 11, Buckingham 14,
Pixley 10. Trafton 13, H A. Baesford 14, G. H. Auderson II,
Reems 11. Haas 12, Portal 12, F. Bassford 14, Kellogg 11,
Delmas 12.

Fifth match, 15 single, 5 double birds, S2.50 entrance —
Anderson 2°, Coykendtll 18, H. A, Bussford 21. Fanuiug 20,
Bnokinabam 16, Haas 21, Kellogg 19, Delmas 20, Trafton 17,
F. Bassford 22.

Mr. A. B. Sperry has challenged Mr. Frank J. Bassford to
shoot for the championship of Central California aud the
Selby medal represeutiug that honor now held by the latter.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners ara requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wuelps, sales, names claimed, presentations at. d deatl a
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sireund da-u
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Sales.

Mr. J. M. Bassford Jr. has sold to M r. J. Lerc y NicLol, of
San Francisco, the white and liver pointer Don Rcngtr, by
Vaudevoit'a Don — Beautiful Quten.

Mr. J. W. Bassford has sold to Mr. A. Fancher, San Fran-
cisco, a lemon and while- pjinter dog, whelped May 11, 1888,
by Point — Blussom.

To Mr. John Hughes, Capay, Cal., a dog, litter brother to
preceding.

To Mr. A. Lefevre, San Francisco, a bitch, litter sister to
preceding.

Names Claimed-

Mr. G. W. Bassford claims the following names for white
and lemon pointer puppies, whelped May 11th, 1888, by
Point (Don— Drab) — Blossom (Glen R. — Josie Bow).

Don Djn for a dog puppy.

Rose for a bitch.

Rosalie for a bitch.

Rosetta for a bitch.

Mr. Naosada Taniguchi, Yokahauia, claims the name Cali
for white and lemon pointer bitch, whelped May 14th, 1888,
by Don — Sail.

Whelps.

Mr. L. L. Campb ll'a Irish red setter Belle C. (Mike T.—
Lady Elcho T.), whelped November ^5th, nine, rive dogs, to
Pat O'More (Rory O'More — Norah O'More). Three dogs
since dead.

Mr. J. M. Bassford, Jr.'s pointer Queen Esther, by Van-
dervort's Don — Beaut ful Queen, whelped Nov. lOlh, three,
two dogs, totowner's Lemmie B. Two white and liver, one
white and lemon.

Visits.

Mr. Geo. Bassford's pointer Blossom (Glen R. — Josie Bow)
to Lemmie B. (Prince Ranger— Josie) on November 7th.

Same owner's pointer Gracie Bow (King Bow — Grace) to
Glen R. (Ranger Boy — Beautiful Queen.)

. .> . — —

Death.

Mr. A. Lefevre, of San Francisco, has lost by death from
distemper, a pointer bitch whelped May 11, 1SSS, by Point —
BloBsom. Has since purchased another of the litter.

Mr. C. H. Mason's New Book.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I received a short
time since "Our Prize Dogs" which was offered by the
author Mr. Mason, for the best pointer in any class at our
show in San Francisco in April last, and which was won by
my dog Tom Piuoh. The volume far exceeded my expecta-
tion both in s'zeand beauty of finish. After carefulh reading
it I am satisfied that it should find a place in the library of
every owner and breeder of first class dogs. The uiauy line
illustrations are frequently referred to for comparison, (bus
making oue to more readily understand what the author in-
tends to convey. I consider it a valuable acq nisi tion to my
canine literature. J. Martin Barney,

Dutch Flat, December let, 1S88.

Hon. Saburo Fujii, His Japanese Majesty's Consul, who is
a keen sportsman, and who has done much to increase inter-
est in sport among the Japanepe, kindly permits us tn imilio
an extract fmm a lelter received by hiuj from Mr. Tanigm hi.
who took with him to Japan a pointer bilch bri d hy .M r.
William Schreibor, of this city. Mr. Tnuignchi's n marks will
strike a responsive chord in every owner of a good rio(j.
There is authority for the statement that it is ' Busier hi give
than to receive," particularly when the gift ukes the fmm of
a finely-bred aud costly puppy, and the possible receipts are
coin. Mr Tunijuchi says: "The pointer is doing vory well
indeed. I named her "Cali" from California. I have shown
her to Mr. Aoki, who thinks very highly of her. I am puzzled
how to train my dog. Could you obtain for me a good book
upon the subject. I am asked by a gmaf man
for pups from my bitch (for nothing). Don'l y.
is too hard for me who has paid a largo sum in i
the animal?"

380

|2?fxje IPmxler ami gpovtemixvt.

Dec. 8

"Our Prize Dogs."

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — My valued friend,
Mr. CjarleB MasoD, baa been kind enougb to send me a
opy of his Book "Oar Prize Dugs,"— as ft present — and I
liuVd dispatched a messenger with it to yon, boping you will
refer to it witb your grapbiu and forcible peu. It needed not
tbis memoir from my accomplished friend, to bring bim to
memory, as tbe golden bours of "An Id Lang Syne," when be
and I exchangnd views over our favorites, comes often back
to me.

And wbat a splendid volume of dog-lore be has given to
American breeders and sportsmen! How instructive and en-
tertaining! Mason writes witb tbe pen of a master in tbe art
of judging. For it is an art (o judge dogs well, and to be
able afterwards to put on paper one's opinions, in clear, terse
language, convincing and interesting at tbe same time. We
Tbe details be has given us are really amazing, when one
comes to think of the work necessary to be done. I don't
tbiuk there is another man in this country, capable of so
graphically, learnedly, lucidly, and dispassionately disseciing
the merits and demerits of dogs" as Mapon. He gives the
why and wherefore when be rinds faults or viriius Every
dog referred 10 by bim stands before you in the flesu, and is
tangible. That is where bis power is. He haB rare eyes for
form, the perceptive fucnlty is grandly developed. And so
if he did not stand, as I always claimed for him, tbe best all
round judge in America, before this book was born, be
certainly does now, nevertheless and masterful.

Let our lovers of dogs send for this book at once, and after
careful study of the criticisms of the vwrions prize-wiuners
they will see wherein their own excel or are defective. I
claim for it tbat it is, as far as it goes, a text-book upon all
poiuts neccesBary to make a perfect dog. Wbeu I say "as
far as it goes," I mean concerning the bleeds and specimens
of which it treats.

I would have counselled Mason, had I stood by his elbow
when he was judging and writing, to put down more com-
pete measurements of the large dogs aud the greyhounds.

Now for the pictures. How beautiful and life-like f-ome
of them are! As for instance those of the famous mat* tiff
Miuting, the pointer bitch Bever 3rd, and Scotia, the collie.
They are simply perfect as works of art. Minting has few
defects. He is probably the grandest mastiff al ve. His
pasterns, as shown in the picture, look a little light, l ut
otherwise he looks grand, and a mastiff all over. I am sorry
a better picture was not obtained of that woudeiful grey-
hound bitch Mother Demorke. This one does 1 ot show her
to advautage, but sufficiently for our greyhound men to see
some of her unbeaten points.

I never cared much for culbes, hut upon my word that art-
etype of Scotilla has made me fail in love with him. Is he
not the type of a true guardian of flocks, eloqueut with dig-
nity, intelligence aud coinage? The picture of Revel 3rd
represents the only oue I ever saw, taken from a photograph,
which gave me on idea of what I sought in a pointer. Look
at that depth of chest, at those powerful loins, ut the wideness
between the eyes, attbe grand pose of head and neck; look
at tbat perfection of a tail, or stern — if you care to be more
technical— how shoit and straight it is!

It is in the tails our pointers here are so defective, for
they incline to the slope of a sickle, on many of them.

That picture of "Bevel 3d" shows what I call "quality"

As for the printing and general "get tip" of the book it is
beautiful and impressive.

You sit down to a ten-o'clock breakfast at a friend's shoot-
ing box, with three or four jolly good fellows, after a day's
sport with the hounds, aud anightof dreams of clever horse-
manship, and the trim, pretty, bright-eyed, white-capped
serviug-maid puts before you a dish of massive silver, inlaid
with gold. She ifts the cover, audio! and behold a royal
Saute of venison, fit for 01\ mpian Gods.

And you turn over the sumptuous apparel of this book, the
"Forest and Stream Publishing Company" have so skillfully
and tastefully planned, audio! and behold, the contents are
luminous companions for the refined workmanship of the
outside.

Let us give author and publishers grateful thanks for the
genius displayed in presenting such a volume to the Ameri-
can gentlemen who believe in dogs and their noble qualities.
Yours faithfully, Stuart Taylor,

Sax Francisco, Dec. 6. 1SSS.

Horses in Japan.

Dr. H. E. Stockbridge, of Illinois, arrived in this city on
Sunday last from Japan, where he has been in the employ of
the Japanese government. On enquiring if there was any-
thing peculiar about the native horses that would interest the
rearlers of the Breeder and Sportsman, the Dootor proceeded
to narrate how the horses are bred aud sold in the Principal-
ity ot Hokkaido, which is the extreme northern island of the
group: He says the horses breed at will, all running in a
wild state on the semi-salt marsh lands, eating a grassy-look-
ing substance, but which in reality is a reed. They grow
fat and plump on the nutritious herbage, and are caught
while in this wild state by the natives and tamed ready for
sale.

The hairy men of Hokkaido have many times been written
about, but nothing has ever been stated about their horse-
manship abilities as far as the writer can learn, so the state-
ments of Dr. Stockbridge as to what he has seen them do was
particularly interesting. The natives of the island are evi-
dently closely allied m kin to the sacred people of Burmah,
but while the latter are looked upon in the light of deities in
their native country, tbe Aino, or hairy men of Japan are
looked upon much as tbe blacks are in Australia, a worthless
lot of barbarians, of tbieviug propensities, and without any
good trait* to recommend them to those of the civilized class"
The women weave a species of cloth troni the bark of a tree
and sell the same in Sapporo, the principal towu of the
Island. The males catch horses and devote their time to
training, preparatory to selling them. The riders far sur-
pass in ability anything that is kuown outside of their own
country. beiDg superior in every respect to the cow boys of
the western plaius, or the busbmeu of Oceanica. They strip
to the waist, the lower part o: the body being covered with a
garment mady of 8 kay, a sort of deer skin, the naked portion
of the body exposing to view a thick covering of hair resemb-
ling that on the back of a Newfoundland dog. A rope is put
iuto the mouth of the horse, with a loop around the lower
jaw, and with this primitive affair the Aino jumps to the
back of the now furious animal, who kicks, jumps, twists,
aud in every to iceivable manner tries to throw his rider.
The latter hangs on to the bare back of the horse with a Bkill
that would excite the envy of Buck Taylor, bis companions
watching Ihe spoctacle with stol d indifference, knowing tht.t
tbe manis bound to master the beast. The horse will hiive to
u udergo this same ordeal for several days u ntil he is considered
gentle, when the last and finishing touch iB given bofore he

is offered for sale. This consists in the native mounting the
back of the horse and standing upright, in the same manner
tbat our circus riders do. His behavior while ridden in tbis
style, must be of the btst, or he is not considered fit for the
market, but whenhe has passed through this stage of the pro-
ceeding, the mouth of the Aino bedns to water, for he sees a
prospect of money in the near future. Like all people who
are without the pale of civilization, these bairy people have
but one aim or object in life, and that is to get money enougb
wherewith to purrhase Sake. Sake is to the Aino what
whiskey is to the Indian — it is his all. He has no thought
for anything else, and while his money lasts, he simply lives
on the native intoxicant. The horses when broken are sold
at prices ranging from eight to fifteen dollar?, at which tbey
find ready sale. In size they are a trifle larger than the Shet-
land pony, and yet not quite as large as the bronco. They
are ? hardy, strong-limbed, well-developed class of animals,
never seeming to tire in work, and when well broken are

exceedingly willing.

«.

2:17.

"Ob, he cau trot in 2:17 wbeu in shape." How frequently
is this remark heard about horses wbosa speed floes no: even
approximate tbe time indicated. The remark is made with-
out the slightest ideaofwhat is involved in tbe performance.
A horse to trot at tbe rate of 2:17 must have an amount of
speed and endurance that can scarcely be comprehended
when limited to an animal. His gait must be perfection, so
that the least possi le time is espendtd iu gathering. He
must make about thirty-nine feet tj the second, and main-
tain this rate throughout the mile. He must make on au
average thirteen yards eviry second and do it 135 times.
There can be no vaccillaiiou, no halting in gait, no weaken-
ing of the muscles, no faintheartedness; in short, th< re can
le nothing lacking in physic.il condition or in training if this
tiemendous rate of speed is attained. To enable a horse to
accomplish tbe stupendous feat two thines are absolutely
essential: unflincbing ganieoess and perfect development.
One is as essential as the other. Out of thousands of trot-
ters that have appeared and passed away in the last fifty
ye 'i's, or of those that are active on the turf at the present
time, bow many have reached the 2: 17 which is talked about
so glibly? Just forty-nine. Lest the uniformed Bhould
question this statement it may be well to give the list of
those which have trotted iu 2:17 jr better, with their sires.

Maud 8., dim, by Harold 2:0SJ

Jay-Eye-See, blk g, by Dictator 2:10

St. Jiilien, b g. by Volnnteer 2:11^

Guy, blk g. by Kentucky Prince 2:12

Maxie Cobb, b a, by Happy Medium 2:13J

Rams, bg, by Oonklin's Abdallah 2:13}

Harry Wilkes, b g, bv Geoige Wilkss 2:13J

Pballas, br s, by Dictator .2:13J

Belle Hamlin, b m, by Alrnont, Jr 2:13*

Goldsmith Maid, b m, by (Alex's) Abdallah 2:14

Clingstone, b g, by Rysdyk 2:14

Trinket, b m. by Princeps 2:14

Patron, b s, by Pancoast 2:14$

RoBalind Wilkes, bu.bv (Conn's) Harry Wilkns 1:Vh

Prince Wilkes, ch g, by Red Wilkes 2:14J

Stambonl, b a, by Snltan 2:14J

Hopeful, gr g, by Godfrey Patchen 2:14 j

Lula, bra, by (Alexander's) Norman 2:15

Majolica, b g, by Startle 2:15

Aran, b g, by Arthurton '. 2:15

Favonia, b m, by Wedgewood 2:15

Guy Wilkes, br s, by George Wilkes 2 : 1 5J

Belle]?., b m, byMaslerlode 2:15}

Smuggler, b s, by Blanco 2:15}

ClemmieU., ch m, by Magio 2:15J

Hattie Woodward, b m, by Aberdeen 2:15,1

Jerome Turner, b s. by Byerly Abdallah 2:15j

Phyllis, blkm, by Phil Sheridan 2:15$

Bonnie McGregor, b s, by Robert McGregor 2:16

Manzanita, b m, by Electioneer 2:16

Wliite Stockings, b g, 2:16

Anteeo, b s, by Electioneer 2:16$

Edwin Thorn, ch g by Thorndale 2:15+

Fannie Witherspoon, ch m, by Almout 2:16$

Lucile Golddust, b m, by Golddust 2:16}

Maud Messenger, b m by Messenger Chief 2:16}

Oliver K., b g, by King Wilkes 2:16J

Rare Ripe, br g, by Autocrat 2:16}

Wilson, b g, by George Wilkes 2:16i

American Girl, b m, by C. M. Clay, Jr 2:16}

Darby, b g, by Delmonico 2:16*.

Jerome Eddy, b s, by Louis Napoleon 2:16}

Phil Thompson, gr g, by Bed Wilkes 2:16i

Woodnut, ch s, by Nutwood 2:16*

Charley Ford, gr g, by Grey Eagle 2:16}

Occident, br g, by Doc 2:16}

Director, blk g, by Dictator 2:17

Gloster, br g, by Volunteer 2:17

Mambriuo Sparkle, b m, by Mambrino Chief, Jr 2:17

— K.y. Stock Fa^m.

Australian Blood-Horses.

While saunteriog through the Btable-yard at the Bay Dis-
trict track, a few days ago, the attention of a representative
of the Breeder and Sportsman was called to a magnificent
dark brown colt, who, from his action, looked as thou' b ho
wanted to impress the spectator with his tine quality and
bearing. A question elicited the answer that he was au un-
named son of Fergus, the first dam Alsace, she bsing by
Airedall out of Consul. Fergus is by Irish King out of The
Rose. An introduction to the owner, Mr. Newton, followed,
and he was kind enough to give tbe reporter some inhuma-
tion which may be of interest to our readers. The above-
mentioned colt iB 15.3* in height, and is as superb a looking
two-year-old as one could wish to Bee. Mr. Newton pur-
chased him in Australia, along with several others, about
eight months ago, and brought them here for speculative pur-
poses. As yet he has only sold two, Senator Hearst being the
fortunate Durcbaier. They are: a chestnut colt, white stock-
ingB on hind legs, by imp. Somnus, out of Maid of the Hills,
she by The Drummer, out of Atlanta. Drummer was the
sire of Sapphire, Faro and Masquerade. Atlanta was the dam
of the celebrated Lady Clifdon. In looks the oolt equals any-
thing that imagination can fancy iu a thoroughbred. Very
bony, powerful, exceedingly fnll across the chest, well devel-
oped, Btands 15.1, and as geutle as a kitten.

The second purchase of Senator Hearst's is a bay coll, by
Ktugsborough. out of Fleetwing. Kingsborough is a winner
of the A. J. C. Derby, Champagne Stakes. St. Ledger, etc.
The colt was foaled January 2, 18S8, and is 15. U hands high.
His temper iB of the best, all the importation being remark-
able iu tbiB regard, uodo of them are disposed to be ugly.

Among others that Mr. Newton has in his stable is one, a
perfect picture of what a racehorse should look like, he is a

"Winter Races

—AT—

LOS ANGELES,

JbECEMBEK 23 and 2H, 1888, and
JlItCAKV 1, 1889.

The new monacement ot Agricultural Park an-
nounce the fallowing programme. If mcWately
well patronized, ftunritntet-B to give races at abort
Intervale ou the New Urletns, La., plan.

STALLS ANfl GOOD BEDDING FKEB during
the RiceB, and only me usual rates will be charged
for hoard.

The 'Trad- is fine. Eierybody guaranteed
Satisfaction.

FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27.

No. I. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP; a.l ages1,
ASw epst*ke; ?U> entrance, #126 a<id- d. of whJc.h $25
tos;coiid. Seven-eighths ml e. Weighta day belore-
race.

No. 2. PURSE $150; fr«e for all. Weight forage.
Te per cent entrance; five per cent remitted to start-
era. Half-mile heats.

No. 3. HOLIuAY CUP. A Handicap Sweepstake j
S15 entrance, with $150 acldel, of wiich second gets-
?50. Weigbti ( ay t»i fore race.

SECOND DAY.

No. A. SWEEPSTAKES for Two year-olda: *li
entrance, ?I00 added; S-li to second. Maiden allow-
ance. Winmr of ?l,O»>0 or upwards in 1-88 to carry
3 IIib. for each $1,000 won. Three quar<ers mile.

No. 5. PURSE §200. Handicap, all ages. Same-
terms as No. 2, except $50 to second horse. Mile and'
repeat,

No. 6. HANDTCAP, all ages; $10 entrance, *150
Hdded; $3t to second horse. One aud a quarter miles.
Weigh tB day before r .ce.

THIRD DAY— NEW YE * 'S, JAN. 1. 1689.

No. 7. ALL AGE SWREPSTAKE; $10 entrance,
$10D added; J'ift to second horse. Turee-quar era mile.

No. 8. HURSE.S2S0. Sain" terms as No. 2, except
second horse gets $75. Oi.e mile and l If) yards heats.

No. !'. CONSOLATION HANDICAP PURSE,
free,M25 $'i.i to second IiOTse. Open to all that have-
not won first money. Weights from the stand.

Pacific Coast Bloid Horse Asaoclalion Rules to'
govern. When not specified. Handicaps will be scaled
do i),

Entries close Monday, Merember i 7,
1888. Address.

JE. A. DeC \ MP, Secretary.

heautifnl bay colt, by imp. Cheviot out of Scrap, dam of
Morceaux, Scrap was by Ragpicker, who was a eis'er to Syl-
via, dam of Goldsborough and tbat game son of Musket,
Martini-Henry, who was the crack Australian, three-year-old
in 18S3. Cheviot is by Adventurer out of Grey Stocking. In
height he is 15.1-i, and can show a quarter better than 25
any day.

Another one deserving attention is a bay colfc with three
white feet and stripe down the face, by Mariebyrnong ont of
Fair Duchess, dam of Double Dutch and sister to Craig
Miller, who was sold in England for $22,500. He is a beau-
tiful looking colt as, in fact, they all sre, takes to his work
kindly, although the exercising any of then get is not severe,
jnst enough to harden them np and keep them in good con-
dition.

Mr. Newton has several others, all of them being in good
condition and worthy a visit from the lovers of thorough-
breds.

-♦

The once famous race horse Freeland, that for three years,
under the riding of Isaac Murphy, was the undisputed cham-
pion of America among his kind, is now in daily use before
the buggy of his owner, Edward Corrigan of Kansas City,
and takes very kindly to the job. The old idea that race
horses are such delicately-organized creatures that after hav-
ing taken part in the contests of the turf they scorn to per-
form menial labor is all 'nonsense, but it is undoubtedly
true that they are ordinarily of little account for harness
purposes. The truth of the matter is that when the days
of the race horse are over he is, in nine cases out of ten, a
cripple, and such animals are of little account for driving
purposes. But that thoroughbreds can be broken to harness
is well known, and in fact "Lucky" Baldwin, who is a good
deal more of a horseman than some people give him credit
for being, has for years pursued the practice of having all
his thoroughbreds broken to harness while they are young,
and the result is that all his famous race' horses, Volante
among the rest, can be exercised iu harness if desirable, as
it sometimes is when the animals set sick of the monotony
of track work, and are sure to be benefitted by a change. It
is a well known fact that working runners in harness is
much les** likely to break them down than the ordinary sys-
tem of galloping with a boy on the horse's back, and a good
many handlers of thoroughbreds who graduated from trot-
ting stables use this knowledge to advantage.

Kobt. Steel of Cedar Park Stock Farm near Philadelphia,
Pa., has bought from DiBston & Killgore fifteen head of
brood mares and youngsters. This is the largest private *ale
of trotting-hred stock ever made iu the State of New Jersey.
Following is a list of the animals included in the sale:

Minueiska, bay mare, foaled 1831 by Belmont, dam Lady
Denton, by Billy Denton; second dam by American Star 14.

Fidelia, bay mare, foiled ISS4, by Nutwood, dam by Wil-
liam's Mambrino: second dam Old Ned (dam uf Cleinmie G.
2:l5i, etc).

Patchina, brown mare, foaled 1871, by Mambrino Patchen
5S. dam Ida by Aker's Idol; second dam Liriy Stanhope.

Bornei», black mare, fouled 1SS0, by Del Sur, 2:24J, dam
by The Moor.

Arbela, bay mare, foaled 1S79, by Startle 200 dam by Col-
onel W infield; stcond dam by American Star 14.

Lady Micawber, bay mate, foaled 1S78, by Wilkins, sou of
Wilkins Micawber, dam Madam Felter by Happy Medium.

Lillie Preweti, bay mare, by Ashland Cuief, dam by Den-
ny's Dreuuon.

Glitter, bay mare, foaled 18S2, by Happy Medium, dr.m
Brightness, by Almont; secoud dam Blnoui by Anhland 47.

Mabel Medium, bay mare, fouled 18S5. by Happy Medium,
dam Blanch Star ( am of Annie S-, 2:26$, and Almont Slar.
2:28£). by American Star 37, secoud dam by Toruuto Chief
85.

Bedot. black filly, foaled 1SS6, by Brown Wilkes, dam
Gnmball, 2:31|.

Hurleme. bay filly, foaled J886, by Hermes, dam Aunie
Birch, by Almuiit; second dam Mrs, Butter, by DuvallB
Mambrino.

Bay filly, fouled 1SS7, by Alecto, son of Almout, dam Hel-
en's Medium by Happy Medium.

Bay filly, fowled 1887, by Alecto, ''am Arbela by Startle.

Bay colt, foaled 1SS7, by Lumps, 2:21, dum Lillie Prewett,
by Ashland.

Bay colt, by Happy Medium, dam Minueiska, by Belmont.

1888

2pxs 'gxtzfax and jlptfrlswatf.

381

Breeders' Directory.

Advertisements under this heading 50c. per line per
month.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

HOLSTFI> I 1IOICOI <„i!i:Ki 1>S of all the

noted strains- Registered HerksJiire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. IT. BURKE, 4J1 Montgomery St.S.F,

MOI.S 1 FI \ «\A'I T l,E— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
hest and. choicest strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRAGG, 132 East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

B F. KUSH, Suisun, Cal., Shorthorns, Thobough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls ?nd Calves for Sale.

SKTH <OOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for" sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average brt- eders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JOSEPH 1IAIIXIAKD, Fulton, Sonoma County,
High Grade Shropshire Merino Ram Lambs forSale

JA.1IO VIAIHMM (t, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully.Correspondencc solicited.

P. < VKStOI.I, BloomPeld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of tboroiighbreci runners. Pay ton and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stoek for sale.

J*. I,. Me UI IX. Souoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN «ATTI,E-SA>I MAIM) RAN-

Clio HfiKIt of thoroughbred Sbort-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Win. H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 523 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

I* AUE BKOTHEKS.— Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
ster and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-HORNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. Address
p. PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EL RORLAS RAN4'HO-Los Alamos, Cal., Fran-
ciB T. Underbill, proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

TEAM OF BROWN MARES
FOR SALE.

TWO BAY MARES, well gaited; can show a 2:40
gait on the road. Pleasant drivers; well matched;
brown in color; seven and nine years old; one by
Little Mac, Bon of Ethan Allen, the other by BulraBb,
son of Canadian Farmer. Both mares out of a mare
by the Bacchus H. rse, Bire of Jennie Holton, 2:22^,
Can be seen at the Club Stibles

409 Taylor «treet. N. N. CRAIG.

"W. H. TILTON.

JAS. CARROLL.

CARROLL & TILTON.

DEALERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

-^CLOTHING^

Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps,
Trunks, Valises, Etc

873 Market Street

Opposite Powell. San Francisco.

F. HOCHSCHULZ,

MANUF CTUKKR OF

FINE CARRIAGES,

Corner Tnrk and Fii'more Street*,
S»n f'rancLscir,

Carriages, Hacks, Carts & Sulkies

WADE TO ORDER AT MODERATE
PKICE-S.

Call and examine work.

impok:
HORSE

'ANT TO

The
Great French

"Veterinary

Remedy for

past Twenty

Tears.

Recommend-
ed and Used
by the Best
Veterinary
Surgeons of
thia country.

CONIBAULT'S

CAUSTIC BALSAM.

Prepfedexchipiv-ly by J. E- Gombault, ex-Vcterlnary
Surgeon to French Governnn nt Stud. ,

Supersedes all Cautery or Firing.

Impossible to Prod ace any Scar or Blemish.

For Curb, Splint. Sweeny. Capped flock. Strained Ttn-
dons, founder, Wind Puffs, hU Skin Diseases or Para-
sites. Thrush. Diphtheria, linkeye, all Lameneps from

Spavin. Rlngbjne and other B^ny Tumors, ltemovea
af] Bunches or Bieniiahes irom HirsiB and Cattle.

A Safe, SjeeilY and PositiYe Cme.

It has been tried aa a l-innum Remedy lor
Rheamatlam SprainB, &c, &c, with very satisfac-
tory results.

mi r* PMADAMTCr 'bat one tablespoonful of
WC bUAnAN I tt Caustic Balsam

•"' produce more actual

results than a whole bottle of any liniment or Bpavin cnr«
mixture ever made. , . -*4

Jivery bottle of CAUSTIC BALSAM sold 1b -war-
ranted to give satisfaction. Price $1.60 per bottle.
S.ild by druggists, or sent by express, ctaarses paid,1
with full di> anions for its use. Send for. descriptive cirs
culare, testimonials, &c Address
LAWRENCE, WILLIAMS & CO. Cleveland, O,

FOR SALE.

A Mare, 5 Yrs.Old

SOUND. Sired by PROMPTER, 2305; Dam
by OLD ST. CLAIR.

Has a vearling that paced this EcaBon a quarter in
37i^ seconds.

HUBERT A. ROK1XSON,

429 J. Street, Sacramento.

SCOTCH COLLIE WANTED.

Any one having a, pure bred SCOTCH COLLIE
DOG for sale, ple*Be address J. B. E., tills office.

30 Mile Match Race.

$250 a Side.

Between HENRY PEPPERS, a Colored Jockey, an 1
ALt-RED UARCIA, a Mexican Jockey, formerly with
E. J. Baldwin, to take place at LOS ANGELES, on
CHRISTMAS DAY, llcc-mluT S5. 1888.

E. A. IX! • AMP.

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies,
Breaking Carts.

Bohanon Carriage Co.,

Send for Catnlotme.

FOR SALE.

Harold Cossack, No. 4402.

Combines 4 crosses to Rysdyks Humble toman, 3 to Mambrino Chief, and 29 to imported
Messenger.

f fHambletonian J&*la,£h- .

, , . _ . * Ch8B, K-nt mare.

('August Belmont -!

Sire of Astral. -IS. | m , sir Arnl.y.

k. ( Westchester mare.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON F. TARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine tiariiess, Hor*ie clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to.

Doo't Fail to K< ad the Following:

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carbolized Alkaline
LOTION,

Cures after All other Remedies Have
Failed.

And Is recommended for SorjiiB, SoraB, nsw and old
liru.B b (4.dls sw UiiiKS, Surat ;nes, I'bruah, Ore-»BB
He'lB.Cnrb, rtheumatsm. Jth.» no equal lor re-
Bti.rin,' Weak Kn.ea ani Ankles to lne i nrnfli al
eond tion. Uoft'a Sw- II d Udder, Barbjd Wire
Wo.iH':b, Wange It b. sliiu DisaasdS, eta. To those
w o wm.t their Ilorste to carry floes . manes and tails
v/f rivommend this — otluu as a wash to do the *ork
finely ; also a valuable addition to t>ie *»ter In clesns-
i 'B -ponges, Clutus, etc. t is valuable as an internal
remedv for Coughs. CjI.c, Conger tion or fever. Yon
reallvpet Half a Gallon of Remedy for $1 00, or Two
Uallons for 33 O'J, after being adulterated as directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

116 California Street, S. F.,

Or ask your DruRgiat for it.

**IEA7°«*.

W- B. CHAPMAN,

133 California St. San Franclaco.

SOLE AGENT FOR THE I'ACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
and Grocers.

SCnM'KIBF FOR T1IE

Breeder and Sportsman,

■ Don Cossack, (rec. 2:281

| Sire of Jeannette, 2:2tiX<

Sallie Cossack, J:'is:;t,

f Alex. Abdallah. ■* JTambletonian.

.... ( Katy Darling.

| I.aytham Lass <

1. Dam of IsBao.uena,2:Z8af. I Diuuhtir of ( Mambrino Chief.

^jAiutmer oi ^ BeUfounder.

I rambletonian ,,

/'Harold

Sire of MauaS.,2:0S-\.

1 Abdallab.
" I Chas. Kent mare.

I^Naomi,.

1 iriici.nnt-roGa 5 Abdallah.

^enchantress j Eellfounder.

t LAlex. Abdalbib.

1 "jEelle.

ueimonc

i.NatUalie { j*

$ Mambrino Chief.

Beantifol mahogany bay, no white. Foaled at Caton Stock Farm, Johet, 111., Maroh 8,
1S85. In color and form a copy of his noted sire. Is to be sold because his owner is going
out of the horse-business. Addresp,

N. N. CRAIG.

2508 H Street, Sacramento, Cal.

a

Tips and Toe Weights.

Natural and Plain Method of
Horse Shoeir^

.WITH A¥ APPENDIA

Creating or the Action of the Race Horse and Trotter a.
Instantaneous Photography.

.'own m

Bi Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraitura

,#Boand-hoofd, short- join ted, fetlocks shag and long,"

—Shakespeare
o

rips and Toe Weights.— TVe have rccelve-l from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Propria-
x-t of the Bkeepke and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal , a copy of bis book entitled "Tips and Too
Weights, A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, with aD appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse ant -u.ter as shown by instantaneous photography . Toe and Side- Weights. " Mr. Simpson
nag bad many j ears of experience in training trotters and runners, and is besides a most able, pleasant
writer on matters pertaining 10 the horse. His "Ltorse Portraiture" was one of the first and best
works on "training"\ve ever read. For several y^ars he has been experimenting with tips in the hone
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe an 1 act as a preventive of the many booi
lilments entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
1 1 reads demonstrated that tips will accomplish all be had hoped for, and wo believe every horseman
who reads tbe result of bis experience will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson aaa inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master. "We are a willing con-
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by tbe author
jf "Tips and Toe Weights," together with tbe knowledge that .he common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has bad much to
lo with our conversion. We would not take S50 for for this book and be without it. and on behalf of (ho
'most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
md lest tbe value of its teachings. Price, in paper, SI; cloth, $1.50.— We»*ern Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal.

** Tips &nd Toe Weights," ft natural and plain method of horseshoeing, Is the title of a very
clever, ingenious and practical book from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Breeder and Sportsman. The author in bis introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no nted to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, bis arguments are well
worked out, tbe results of bis experiments are placed in tbe most perspicuous manner beforr his
readers, and his researches into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious stud^ut
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest cndorsation from his famous colt
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively ireated. The
opening chapter is a plea for a. better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step o)
ibe ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory ana
experiment into play to support his argument, and whether the horseman believes in his conclusions <-.r
not, he will not quit the book till he has real it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
ibe horse which the author possesses, he surrounds It with a literary charm, which holds the andience to
the last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago
News, e .

Tipa and Toe Weights.— J. C.Simpson has b*en prominently Identified with trotters for many
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has given a great
leal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting ior a
lumber of years, he has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims lobe a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treals
oi the action of tbe racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives tbe sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. Tbe work is meeting with a large sale, and is
leserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether be agrees with the ideas advanced
or not Send orders to the San Francisco News Company, or to the Breeder and Sportsman, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal
devote 1 to the Interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport-
it is tbe chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— N. V.
Spirit, May 10th.

f*pB and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn Simpson of San Francisco, California, has just published a booti
ujiix '*'* which is almost worth its weignt in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in tbe
rigid, nny-ie. - ron shoe that gives no rlay or expansion to tho horse's foot. He has found that shoes aro
unnecessary, an. °v«»rybody knows they are hurtful. Ho is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro.
lect the toe of lie loot. By their use, anil without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:'J0V He claims that for ordinary use even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going lo uso them, and advise others to do it in the manner he recommends. Send $1.50 to him ani he will
-end you the book and it will be as good an inve&tment as you ever inado for the money.— Coleman's Bnral
World.

Since tbe book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the eytWCU
trolling a public trial in 2:iiUi, and showing half-miles in 1:08 and furlougs in 1U seconds white a
four-year-old. Tbe best evidence of tho genuineness of tho trials was bis sale for cltt,uuu, wi'b other
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never woro n Bboe, Mid

wing to an injury to his foot when afoal it was tbe universal impression that ho never could trot fast.

ie did well as a yearling and two-year-old, and ibis past season, when three years old, bo won the OcRfdnnt
Stakes, £1,221, in which be got a record of 2:293, last half in l:I3i; first money in purse at Sacramento,
i.'Oli; second money at Stockton, 8-EJ;<he Stanford Stakes, &1. 072; and the Embryo, £870, iuaMr.gr cohIj
return for tho season of 34,514. I am satined that if ho had beenshodwith full aboes when Ibsi put lo
braining bcwoullhavo becu hopelessly crippled.

In tho Breeder and Sportsman will bo given acomplefo history of the treatment of Antevrln, ehow
iug with exactness tho trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eminent mlcroscoptst lo

nake full examinations of the horny deposit In wall turt sole, ami all the tissues which compose the foo»
)f tho horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles In the Bbeedbh and Si
l-'ullv convinced by practical results, that this nart of the anatomy of the horse is not understood *•*
thoroughly as tho othei portions of the frame. - Anticipate valuablo accessions of knowledge from thj
revelations of the microscoj>e. Job. Cmm Simpson.

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Dec. 8

FtftST OF THE K£W YEAR!

BRASFIELD & CO.'S

Great Breeders7 Sale, Lexington, Ky., Feb. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1.

BREEDERS' CONTRACT.

TO THE PUBLIC: LEXINGTON. KY , NOV. 17, 18S8.

We, the undersigned, breeders of Trotting Stock, bare consigned to the Breeders' Sale to be conducted by W. B. BRASFIELD & CO., at LEXINGTON, KY., FEB. 12 to 16, 1SS9,
the entire lots of stock which we expect to dispose of at public sale.

W. L. SEMMOSS, H. PREWITT, J. I. LYLE. JOHN E. MADDEN, J. F. CURRY. R.G.fTO^TOR,

GKUKGE A. MKGEKLY, W. C. FRANCE, A. SINCLAIR. BRYAN BROS., DAVID M. DODGE, J. N. BKADI.EY,

CLAUDE fif. THUMAs A. BRO., P. S. TALBKRT. H C. MCDOWELL, J. I. CHASE, R. WEST'- ESTATE, PHIL C. KIDD,

A. A. DE LONG, W, R. LETCHER, T.E.MOORE. ROUT PATTERSON, W. AV. ESTILL, ANTHONY DEY.

Send entries by Jannary 1 to ED. A. TIPTON, Secretary. Lexington, Ky., or to SABITJEL GAMBLE, 13U7 Dolores Street, San Francisco.

W. R. BRASFIELD & CO.

GRAND EXCURSION TO BAKERSFIELD!

THE COUNTY SEAT OF KERN COUNTY.

The Railroad Center of the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Center of the Largest Area of Rich Agri-
cultural Lands in the State.

Orer a Million Acres of choice Fruit, Alfalfa and General Farming Land. The largest and best Water Supply. AH Titles irrevocably settled. Over 300 miles of Main Irrigating
Canals. WATEK SOLD BY THE FOOT, NOT BY THE INCH. Artesian Wells that yield Millions of Gallons each day.

A Country of Unlimited Resources. The Largest Alfalfa Fields in the

World.

Natural Gas and Coal Oil Deposits. Mines of Gold and other Minerals. Largest Stock Eanches in the State. Inexhaustible Lumber Supply, ALL TBIBUTAEY TO BAKEESFIELD.
The-Southern Pacific Railroad is now erecting a large and elegant Brick Depot at Bakersfield, the finest in California. Also immense Machine Shops, which will employ hundreds
of hands. The Atchison and other Railroads are now heading for Bakersfield, which is bound to be a CITY OF AT LEAST 10,000 INHABITANTS inside of the next four years.

Grand CREDIT AUCTION SALE of Business and Residence Property

and Colony Tracts

Under the Management of BRIGGS, FERGUSSON & CO.

T\QTra r\f Qalo MOSDAT, December I J; TUESDAY, December «8; WEDNESDAY, December 19. 1888. Sale Commences on Monday, at 1 P. M.. and on Tacsday
Ud,yO Ul Octlfc! and Wednesday at 1(1 A. M.

TERMS OF SALE — One-quarter Cash, balance in one, two and three years, with interest at 7 per cent per annum. Title, U. S. Patent. Deeds at Purchaser's expense.

Special Train leaves San Francisco on Sunday, December 16, at 8:00 p. m. Return Tickets, $9 50.

Returning, tickets good on all regular trains, to and including December 20. Tickets for sale at the S. P. Ticket Offices at the Depot, and by

Sena for Maps and Catalogues. BRIGGS, FERGUSSON & CO., 314 California Street, S. P.

GREAT SALE

Thoroughbred

Shorthorn

-:- CATTLE -:-

Comprising: 150 Head of Pure and Fash-
ionably Itred Sliortuorns

AT

SAN MATEO RANCHO,

San Mateo. Property oi

W. H. HOWARD, ESQ.,

At ID A. M., on

TUESDAY, Dec. 11, '88

On the above date we -will offer without reserve the
entire San Mateo Rancho Herd of 150 head thorough-
bred registered Durham Cattle of the inoBt approved
milk strains. These Cattle were selected especially
with a view to improving and breeding up the grades
tiSKd in the dairies of the San Mateo .Rancho. This
Bale, therefore, offers special indnceinerits, affording
a rare opportunity to purchase desirable animalB at
moderate coet lor eith n dairy or beef purposes. These
cattle have the additional advantage of being accli-
mated and accustomed to California ranges.

Ran Mateo Kancbo Is situ ited at H.n Mateo, 20
mllPB south of .sun Francisco, on Northern Dlvi
alon 8. P. R. R.

Catalocnes may he had npon application to
W. H. HOWARD, 524 Montgomeey street. S. F..or

KILLIP & CO.. Auctioneers.

21B Mnr.iiii.iiHT} Street.

HAVE ARRIVED!

Clydesdale Stallions.

The annual importation of Mr. John Scott, consist-
ing of Six Clydesdale*, Stallions and Mares. These
Animals aro fully up to the high standard of Mr.
Scott's jjrevioua shipments.

Thr> horsea are quartered at Bay District Track,
fcnd ai ~ for Bale by the undei signed.

KILLIP & CO.,

.live Stock Auctioneers,

Etgomery Street,

San FraDcifico.

THE

Melbourne Racing

Stable

AT AUCTION.

I will sell the entire stable tf Racehorses compos-
ing the Melbourne Stable, at the stables of Messrs.
Treacy & Wilson, in Lexington, Ky., on

TUESDAY. December 11. 1888.

The Sale will be absolute and without reserve, in
consequence of the Messrs. Barnes A Co.*s positive
retirement from the Turf. It is one of the best and
Roundest lot of Racehorses ever offered at Public
Aucion. including Galhfet, winner of the Clark and
Hiiuyar SuikeB; the crack two-year-old The Lioue s.
Once Aguin, Blaerock, eic , and twenty-two of the
finestand bestseiected yearlings frjra the most dis-
tinguished racing families in the world, together with
.saddles, bridles. Blankets and other articles used in
a firstdaBB Racing Stable. Catalogues now ready.
>. D. BRUIT, Auctioneer,

124 P. O. Box EC2. New York City.

Trotting Stallions

FOR SALE.

.tt'DHF BFJ.DEW, dark hay Stallion, six years
old, 16 hands high. Record, 2:31$. By Elmo, first
dam by Niagara.

FUIX KbOTHFJt T'» ALFRED S. 2:?U:

dark bay Stallion, three years old, 15.2 hands. By
Elmo, first dam Norab.

These are two of ihe most promising yonn.' Ptal-
lions in the State. They will be sold at a very rea-
sonable figure.
For full particulars, apply to or address

KIM II* A CO., Auctioneer**,

22 Montgomery Street.

NUTWOOD

FOR J3 ALE.

Killarney

-ASD-

Killmore.

I will sell at Private sale, until Fcbrn
ary 1. 1889. my MalJloiiH Killarney
an<! Kfllmorc.

KILLARNEY, dark brown <r black pacer, record
l:'MxA at Olenbro.'k. and 2;20>S at Sacramemo In
fourth heat. Sired by black Ralph, sun of David
Hill, son of Vermont itlack Hawk.

Black Ralph's ua>,i by Major Wlnfiell (afterwardB
Edward Kverett, son of Kyauick's Hambletonian,
second dam by Americ. m Star; third dam byAiueri-
can ,^tar; fourth dam by Old Abdullah; fifth da uj lij
im ported Dimned.

Second to no horse for style and beauty and as a
foal wetter.

KILLMORE. dark grav, pacer, a big horse for a
fast on«— weighs i,.iOj iba. sireii i y Killarney on: of
u Kentucky Wlrp and (Jrey Engl-: lunru. As Que a
bU horse as the wur.d fever saw, and as game.
V. Fll UEKAI.I*.

Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

" ecforlllusUuta. 1) Kb. Il.STAIIL, Qn1oer,Ul.

California Horse Shoe Co's

I, have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by the abo- e Company, and tike great pleasure
io saying they are the! est 1 have ever Used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anything Mice
the STEEL SHOE made bj this Company. I canfully
recommend them to every practical Ilorsrshoer In the
country. Yours respectfully,

No. S Everett Street. JOHN GRACE.

218 3-4,

Sire ol U2 in S:30 List, ami Five of
tliem Better tlian t :?o.

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Stal wood's Book lor 1889 Now Op»n al

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FPLL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Mares outside of our o ,vn.

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Catalogues foi warded.

H. It,...! F. D. STOUT,

Diibnqne, Iowa.

j. m litchfield & co.,
Merchant Tailors,

Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in

Military and Navy Goods,

Paraphernalia. Hrcralla anal Uniform!
lor all Societies,

Flags, Banners. Rosettes, Jewels,

ETC.

Jockey and Driving Suits a
Specialty.

12 «>»ST STREET, . - Sin Francisco, Cal.

1888

^Ite §icmXtv atrct §poxknmn.

385

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From "Waterloo Cup Winners.

FOX-TERRIERS,
Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any bind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mail boat

John T. M'limes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STOi'K AGt.NTS,

105 PITT SrREET, SYDNEY. NEW SODTH WALES.
J'ceistcred *'able Address "PEDIGREE."

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEEE DOGS.
Pric $ I O each. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F,

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will beiglarVto execute Coramisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stnd Shorthorns, Herefords, Devons,
ard Stud Sheep

From tlie choicest Australian herds. He .has already
been favored bv J. H. Haggin, Esq., with the purchase
uf the celebrated race horses SIR MODRED and
DARKBlN,ail(l references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

C BRUCE LOVE.

84 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale-.

'88 -—FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents In Stamps to Prepay

l*ost*»ge.

THE FA1KMWN CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
grees, and prices of

OXE III N1>KF1> AND SIXTY BEAD OF YO FAG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breeding

and nearly all STANDARD KRED, and duly registered.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred Trotters, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Filliea of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, highiy bred, promising, and well-broken Yonng Trotters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Hairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gt-lded, if the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price of every
auiniHl t**r sale is printed in ihe catalogue, pne

chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All stock Fold
on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties, on satisfactory pappr, bearing interest from
date.

THE STALLIONS IN FSE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Meiiiiini (400).

Sire of more 2:30 performers than any living stallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
amone them Maxey Cobb, 2:13i, the fastest Btallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.
Aberdeen (37).
Sire of 14 with records better than 2:50, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15.J; Jim Jewell, 2:193; Modoc,
2:194, etc. Limited to 30 mares at SlOO the season,
or $ I 50 to injure a mare in foal.
Alecto (*548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $5W the season, or $80 by
insurance.

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN

Horses Purchased on
Commission.

THOROUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. M LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J- W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

13. G.Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S H Baughman, Stanford, Ky.
G. A.LacJcey, Stanford. Ky.
Geo. McAlister. .Stanford, Ky.
23 First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Almont Wilkes (31 31).

By Almont. dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25i, etc.), by Mara-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at -of> the
season, or $80 by insurance.

Maximns, (5175),

By Almont. dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc,
3d dam Lay ton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch^n: Cr.
dam by Mambrino Chief ; 3d dam by Sir Arcby Mon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the season, or
SSO by insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but after a Stallion's
limit is reached no more mares will he received. For catalogues and further information, address

Lock Box 330.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SOUTHER FARM

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SUKUEOS,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinbnrgh
iwarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams" Prize, '84-'8n, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and six drst-
classcertincates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1533-5 «:a' *ornia Street
FITZGERALD A UONLON, Proprietors.
80 Telephone No. 06-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZAHD, M.E.CV.S.L,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APK1L 223, 1870.
Lameness and Snrsery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, (Near Marked

Open Day and Night. Telephone, No. 3369. 79

I Alexander's Abdallah, 15,.
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

| Hambletonian, 10,
' Sire of 41 in 2:d0 list.

f Almont, 33

Sire of
Q j 31 trotters and 2

pacers in 2:4U
Cfl Cfj li3t-

bo J

EH CO
COlO

^ i

Sally Anderson.

I

LKaty Darling

fMambrinn Chief, II.
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
[_ Sire of 9 in 2:3u list.

f Haiubletonian 10.

l_Hortense.

Messenger Duroc, 10G j Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 15 in 2:i0 list; also ■{

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- ; Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
] laine, yearling rez. 2;31J. [ dallah Chief,

(Colossus, son of imp.
Sovereign.
(See Bruce's American Stud -[

Book ) j Maid of Monmouth,

I By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 18SS, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
j Guy Miller..

O

ti

<

M

Hambletonian, 725
(Whipple's)

! Martha Wash-
l_ ington

r

i

I Emblem ! Tattler, 300 .

(_ Young Portia...

(Rysdyk's)
[_ Bolivar Mare.

(Burr's Washington.
Dam bv Abdallah, 1.

Pilot, Tr., 12.

( Telamon.
Telltale tFIea.

Mambrino Chief, 11.

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ot
Ontario Veterluary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

S3 RWffllnss Cftstrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St

Residence, 566 How&rd St., San Francisco.

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S:3U— 9:00— 3:30—10:00— 10:30— 11:00-11:30— U!:0i>— 12-M
-1:00— 1:30— 2*0—2:30—3:00 — 3:30 — 4 :00 — 4:30 — 5:0n
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:0(1— 10:UO- 11-00— 12-00

TO FRTJIT VALE, (via East Oakland)— Name as "fo
EAST OAKLAND" nutil 6:30 P. M„ inclusive, also
at 8:00— 9:0u and 11:00 p.m.

TO FRUii VA_Ln.i,via Aiiiiiitida)- *9:30— 7:00— "12 :00

lU ALAJilEUA— 'ti-.Ou— *b:M— ?:oo— */:SH,-e-uj — "b-ao—
S:00-a:30— 10:00— tl0:30— 11:00— tll:3^-12:0O— 11 2 :S —
1:00— Jl:30— 2:00— J2:oO— 3:00-3:30— 4:00 — 4-30— 5-UO—
5:30— «:00—6:3u— 7:00— 8:00— 3:00— lu:W>— 11:00— 12 :0U

i'O BERKELEY and WEST BERKELfc;Y-*6-uo—
•6:jo — 7:Uu— *7:oo— 8:uU- '8.30— a:00— a:3o— lo-oo—
tl0:30— 11:00— tll:30— 12:00- }12:3u-l:00-t 1:30—2:00
J2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— o:oo—5:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:00—8:00— 9:00— 10:00—11 :00— U:oO.

To San Francisco Dally.

FkOM ERUl'l VAU^ (via East uaklandj— G:Z5— 6:65
—7:'-— 7:55— 8:25— 8:55— 9:25— 9;55— 10:25— 10:65- 11:25
1 1 s>5— 12:25—12 ;55— 1 :25— 1 :55— 2 :25— 2 :55— 3 :25— 8 :55
—4:25— 4:55— 6:25— 5:55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 0:53.

fRUM ERLl'J. \ a_L,E (via AlaineOaj — V :-l— 5:ol —
{9:20— *a:20

t^Rum EAST OAKLAND— *5;30-G:00- 6:30 — 7:00—
7:30— &:tw—ft:30—b:u«J— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— U rtl
i::00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:.O—3:l>0—3^0— 4. "00 —
*:30— 6:00— 5:30— 6:0O— 6:30— 7:00 — 8:00-9:00 - 9:a8—
10:68

FKOM BROADWAY, OAKLAND- 9 m nntes later
than trom East Oakland.

•KU.filALA.il ED a— -5:30- 6;CO-"6:30— 7:00 -*7:»i-8:00
*fc:30-a .00- S ::10— 10 .00— Ji0:30- 11 :00 — Jl 1 :W— 12:00—
Jli:30— 1:00— $1:30—2:00- {2:30—3:10- 3.30— 4 ;00 —
f.ZO— 5:00— 5:30r-«:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— y;00— 10:00—
*'.:0 .
^ fil BERKELETand WEST BERKELEY— "5:25
5;55— »ti;Zo— tj;oo— *i :io- 7 :5a— *b:25— b :65— 9:25—9:66
— $1U:25— 10:55- $11:25—11:56— $12:26— 12:55— $1:25—
1:65— $2:25— 2:55— 3:26— 3:55— 1:25— 4:55-3:25— 5:55—
6:25—6:55—7:55—8:65—^:55—10:55.

See Breeder a>-d Sportsman of September 1.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired
at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - - Proprietor.

l*-x.F.H. KOl'TE.

t- i -.'_'-■. 8Ax« iivA_scls(JU— *7:io — 3:io — nao— m^—

3:15—5:15.
FROM. OAKLAND- *6 Ho— 5:15— 10 -J5— 12:15 — 2.15-

A for Morning. P lor Afternoon,

•snnaays excepted, tsatnrdays excepted ; $ Sunday e
only. ^Monday excepted,

a'andaru lime furnlsnea by Lick Obsebvatoky

%. A. TO rt >£-

Manager.

T. M. t.OOJ»MAA,

Gen. Pass. A Ttk Act.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS,

1Z noDtgdmerr Street. Sau Francisco

BPKC1AI. ATTENTION PAUJ TO PAI.FH Or

High-Brod Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All titles and Counties of
tne State.

REFERENCES.

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FOR SALE.

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We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
Ihe best located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
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run of Livery Custom ard a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenty
years and is well-known tbront'hout the S'ate.

The Terms are liberal — one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For in-
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FOR J5ALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

S-re«l by the old Horse and Raised

by Ne.

One 1b Bay. dum by G. M. Tatclien. He is nine years
old, never betn trained, pliows l^ts ot speed, ha»
taken several premiums at nur County Fairs as a
Roadster UtAllloa. Hi- nam.' Is BAY WOO U black
| lags, mane and tall, aid irt" i.river. Wi l^hs 1,200
ponnils ; 1U hat dB high, and Is a boii nd horse.

FLEETWOOD Is tight vears oM.dnm by Yonng
America, Is sorrel, looks like his sire, fil.e Style »i"i
1 >ts 01 action: Close tO It! bands, and wefglis 1,100
iioiinila. In perfect health; g o>1 mar.e and tall. All
they wantlBWork to m»kv tliem trot bett rthan2o,
as the* i*rebredrigh. f or speed and staying qualities
una histoid the bent of care up t-p the present time.

rtOTseScan be B»en at my Stable, corner THIRD
AND EMFlItE STRKBT8, SAN JOSE.

F,. S. SM1TI".

Hon. C. Orken,

Sacramento.

f. P. Sarqk.vt, Esq.,

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Rose,

Los AngeJes.

Hon. J. D. Carr

J5a1tna8.
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J. B. Ha«"1N. Esq., San Francisco.

Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith.
Secretory State Agricultural Society.

At Son Jose by Messrs. Montgomery k Rea. Renl
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest establ ahed Aim In the live-stock
business ->n this Coast, a d having cumli cted ton
important auction sales In this 1 no tor tne patt
fifteen years, amounting to une halt a million ot
dollars, we ft el jutitied In claim ng uneqiiMl,-a f«*;il[-
ties for disposing of live stocKot e>er> ueuciIpUoB,
either at auction or private Bale. Our Mpt *.» r tone-
snondents embraces everj l>r.-eder and dealer oi niom
Inence upon the Pacific Coast, ti.iu enabling us to

five full publicity to animals placed wit . in lor sale,
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Bblnped with the utmost care. Purchases and eal s
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Dec. 8

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS.

AT PHIL DALVS HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, Tbe Park r won
Pratanil third prizes, taking §1,500 out of the S1.5C0 cash prizes, beating such shooters as C, W Eudd, W.
O. urahaiu (England), Fra^k Kleiutz. Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for tbe United States,
uecaiisethe first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by Tbe Parker Gun."— N. Y. Would,

AT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and I], 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLD'S TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and l>est average during tbe five days.

AT CHAMHERLIN CARTRIDGE CO 'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, O., Sept. 14, 1886, The Parker
won $900 out of tbe Sl,2"0 purse offered

At New Orleans, La,, The Parker won first prize in WORLD'SiOHAMPIONSHfP from such shotsas
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and others.

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L. C. SMITH GUN WON

First M<ney in 90, 80, 70 and 63 Classes in Chamrerlin Cartridge Co. Tournament, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1fl&7.

First Money in ill), SU ana (50 Classes in (Jhambertin Cartridge Co. Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1888,

The Diamond < hampionsbip Trophy in !)o Class In 1887, won by C. W. Build.

i he .Diamond Champion aMp Truphy n!U Class in 1 St w on by IT. McBlnrcby.

Nearly two-thirds uf the iJG-Ou casa prizes. Total amount given lor both years.

The Diamond C a.i pfomshiD Baoge tor the United stateB on Live Birds, by C. W. Bndd.

The American Field Championship Cup, by D. S. Carter.

State Championship Badges « on in many biates.

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Grim's Gossip.

A monument is to be erected over the grave of the famous
Id brood mare Green Mountain Maid.

The only sister to Foxhall in America, was sold at public
lie in Lexington, Ky., last Tuesday.

It is estimated that the horses who started for the Lanca-
hire PJate this year in England are valued at $500,000.

Pony racing is becoming very fashionable in England, a
sgnlar stud book has been started and the new fad is at
jver height.

Baces have been announced for several days this week,
ut owiDg to the extremely bad track they have been post-
loned until next.

The Breeder, and Sportsman is under obligations to Mr.
larry Coben of Eureka, and Mr. Seamans of Los ADgeles for
avois extended to the uffi.ce.

Dairy D. baa b< eu takeu from trie track by Mr. R. B.
Jockrill, and sent to the home stable. She will be run no
oore, being in foal to Ironclad, son of Woodburn.

The winner of the Futurity Stakes for 1SS9 will receive
ibont $75,000. There are almost a thousand entries for 1S91,
ind the secretary estimates the stakes at $100,000.

I have heard of an auction sale of a horse at Ashland re-
iently in which the purchaser's accepted bid was 9,000 pounds
>f potatoes, a relic of pioneer days' melhods when traffic and
aarter were the rule.

The pacing race announced to take place at the Bay Dis-
»rict Truck last Saturday was, for some reasoo unknown, post-
jonsd. Those who attended and paid admission were
justified in grumbling.

The trio returned from Eureka Monday with their thorough-
breds and report a fairly successful meeting. It is currently
nimored that W. H. Bab_b had $5,000 more when he returned
than when he started.

R. De Lancie, Treasurer-elect of Butte county, was in the
city Weduesday. "Dick" was one of the member of the now
extiuct Oroville Guj Club and loves dearly to see a good
race.

That excel'ent filly Gor^o, by Isonomy, dam the Flirt,
which has beeu in the stable of Senator Hearst for the paBt
season, will shortly be brought back from the East, to take
her place at Palo Alto.

_Ir. G. A. "Wiley arrived from Kentucky on Wednesday,
and reports his late purchases now on the way here. The
valuable consignment of horses will arrive here Tuesday
next in charge of Sam Gamblp.

The once popular jockey, Lloyd Hughes, will wear the
Preakness colors next summer. He was a great favorite dur-
ing the time of Spinaway, Harold, Sensation, &cv, but haB
not ridden for several years.

It is said of Taxgatherer that he baa a habit of turning his
head and scanning the figures on the book-maker's boards as
he goes to the post at Clifton, and if they are long against
him he is sure to laDd them.

The old bay horse Barnum, has changed hands, or rather
I ought to say that his running qualities have been disposod
of, H. J. Woodford selling to J. D. Delong. It is a pity that
the honest old son of Bonnie Scotland could not have been
transferred into better haDds.

Turf writers in the East have all good things to say about
Belvidere, and epeak of him as the equal of Firenzi, Kingston
and Hanover. He will have to be a twenty pound better
horse than he was in the fall to equal either of the three, and
will have to be handled with better judgment.

Some of the members of Los Angeles Turf Club wish to
disband and form a new corporation. This will not be
done however, a large majority being against it. Extra efforts
are now being made to increase the membership. A meeting
to elect officers will be held this (Saturday) evening.

I wonder which California Association will be the first to
offer purses for single dash trotting races. The very success-
ful meeting at Fleetwood Park this fall shows that the public
desire contests of that sort, and without doubt many Pacific
Coast Associations will gratify their patrons by giving events
of that kind.j

A queer bet against Elkwood for the Suburban was laid
recently by Mr. Thayer, a bookmaker. The bet was SI, 000
to $10. The stake has not yet been closed, and there is no
certainty that Elkwood will be in it. But the taker won a
big winter wager last year on the chestnut for the race, and
he is playing to repeat.

The case brought against Professor Oscar K. Gleason,
horsetamer, by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-
mals, at Philadelphia recently, was decided by the magistrate
in Gleason's favor. The complaint stated that his methods
were unduly severe and cruel; but the court didn't see it in
that way.

Messrs. Withers and Cassatt have under advisement a plan
to remove the Monmouth Club from its present quarters at
L:mg Branch to another location near Elizabeth, N. Y. If
this iscarried into effect, a track and all that appertains
thereto will be built to surpass the one now under way by
the New York Jockey Club.

Now do not start and doubt my following bit of gossip, for
it is true: Captain Machell has refused ten thousand pounds
sterling for the yearling filly Riviera, an own Bister to Sea-
breeze and Aniibes. Just think of it, $50,000 offered and
refused. Even in this day of fancy prices, the sum mentionfid
seems too large to warrant belief.

Ifjouhaveno particular interest in any horse in a race,
if none of the starters belong to yourself or a friend, or 1b
trained in a stable about which you know something, if you
have no knowledge of anything that is running, leave it
alone. There will be another race in half an hour, or at any
rate other race days are coming, wail for that.

Snapper Garrison thinks favorably of taking a trip to Eng-
land after the next racing season. If he should make the
visit, a mount or two on the other side may make an im-
provement in his present style.

One of the smallest colts ever foaled by a mare of Btandard
size, was recently dropped by a mare belonging to Martin
Lawless of Houiton, Me. The youngster weighed but twenty-
five pounds, but is as lively as a cricket.

"Doe" Borwell, assemblyman elect from Butte County,
has lieen a giest at the Lick House this week. His Califor-
nia Dexter colt he reports in good condition, and will take
him to Sacramento for use during the session.

It is proposed to send the Prince of "Wales a team of high
class American trotters as a present. If he will use the team
all the young blonds will be desirous of owning trotters, and
thus open up a new market for American breeders.

Notwithstanding that California is now the leading state in
the Union as the home of trotters. San Francisco shows
fewer good teams than any city in tfie country. Of the few
there are, probably Capt. Griffith has the best, with Capt.
"White's team a good second.

Mr. C. W. Aby, manager of F. Gebhard's stock farm in
Lake county, is at present on his way East to purchase a car-
load of the best brood mares that money can buy. As Mr.
Aby Eays, he is a thorough cosmopolitan and has no favoritos
but he will select from winning strains of blood and have the
very best stock procurable. He will return about the 15th of
next month.

Last week I mentioned that probably some wealthy breeder
might attempt to buy the celebrated Commotion, if the
Australian horses now here proved a success. Information
comes that an American has tried to purchase him from the
Hon. "W. Pearson, but the latter won Id not take less than
20,000, guineas for hiiu and the American would not give
that price for the son of Panic out of Evening Star.

Cincinnati is to have a n*jw racing association. The old
Buckeye racing track, which has fallen into disuse and de-
cay, is to be purchased and fully equipped as one of the
finest race-courses in the country. A large number of gen-
tlemen prominent as patrons of the turf will be interested in
the new venture, and it has encouragement from the outside
which is of the most responsible character.

At a meeting of the stockhplders of the Dixon Driving Park
Association, held on Monday, Dec. 3rd, the following direc-
tors were elected: Gilbert Wright, William Auios, J. A.Hardy,
S. G. Little, P. R. Willot. R. Hall, S. T. Mowder, Wm. Van-
Bant and H, Eppioger. G. Wright was elected president, and
J. Rochford secretary. J. W. McFadyen, wbo has so acceptably
filled the office of president since the organization of the
society, positively declined to serve any longer.

Last Tuesday a large attendance assembled at the San
Mateo Ranoho, the occasion being a sale of registered Short-
horns. The prices paid were very fair, although some of the
prominent strains were sold very cheap. E. J. Baldwin pur-
chased several head, other prominent buyers being Henry
Cowell, E. Kea of Gilroy and J. F. Judge of San Francisco.
In all 108 head were sold, the Bale footing up $8,029.50.

Mr. William Van Tassel, of the firm of Tassel «fc Kearney,
the leading horse dealers of New York, fell down an elevator
shaft one week ago yesterday, and was so badly injured that
he died -viihin two hours.

Mr. Van Tassell was one of the best known horse dealers
in the city of New York, and was in every respect a self
made man. He started life as the driver of one of the old
time city stages, and by unswerving perseverence gradually
arose to be a representative man in his business.

The Executive Committee of the National Association of
Trotting — Horse Breeders are in session in New York. The
following officers wore re-elected for the ensuing year: W. I,.
Mall, president. Leland Stanford of California, first vice-
president; I. V. Baker. Jr. of New York, second vice-presi-
dent; L. D, Packer; secretary, and J. W. Gray, treasurer.
The new Board of Censorg are Guy Miller, D. F. Noma, "W.
B. Dickerman, E. G. Doolittle and F. H.' Pratt, all of New
York.

The entries for the double event to be run over the Coney
Island Jockey Club's course at the meeting next June are all
in, and they number 109. The race is for two-year-olds over
the Futurity course. The first event will be run on the open-
ing day, five and a half furlongs, the second event on the
last day being six furlongs. Among the entries are six from
the Haggin stable and three nominated by Mr. E. J. Baldwin.

It seems rather strange, yet no less true, that the three-
mile pacing record stocd, as it now is, for forty-five years,
Oneida Chief making the distance in 7:44 on August 15, 1843.
The pacer, James K. Polk, at Centerville, L. I., on September
13, 1874, travelling the distance in exactly the same time.
"With the many famous paceis now in this country it will be
surprising if this record is not wiped out before long. Cali-
fornia alone can furnish at least half a dozen who would
lower it at the first attempt.

Orrin Hickok has reoeived from Mr. Wilfred Page, of
Sonoma County, two very fine colts which are to go into
training, preparatory to sending themaronnd the circuit next
season. One is called Eleotric, a fine, large, brown two-year-
old, sire Electioneer, dam Manette, a daughter of Nutwood,
and full sister to Manon and Woodnut. The other, Peep-o-
day, is a very large chestnut yearling, and those who have
seen him go, speak of him as a phenomena for speed. He is
by Dawn, dam "Savage Mare,''un inbred Boston aDd Ken-
tucky hunter. Sonoma expects to hear good news from these
youngsters next summer.

The Sporting World says: "Jockey Palmer was made a
happy youth on Friday night. He was awarded first prize
at the Passaic Church fair and elected the most popular rider
in this section. He was given a saddle, bridle and whip for
the 2,600 votes he received, which were paid for at the rate
of 25 cents each. Ossler was his strongest opponent, and the
latter did his utmost to win. Money was literally shovelled
in for tickets by both boys and their friends, but thu Palmer
party was the strongest. Ossler was not allowed to walk
home in despair, as he was presented with a pair of riding
boots; and Bergen, for third prize, was given a pair of baby
boots. The church people netted over $2,000 by the compe-
tition."

Owners of race horses in Great Britain are complaining
bitterly of a proposed law which is now before Parliament,
and, if passed, will compel all owners to pay a yearly license
of $25 for each horse. The idea has been borrowed from
Mr. Pitt, who onco proposed that a tax of $5 should be paid
for every hoise euteved to start for any race or match. When
the matter came before the House of Commons Lord Snrrey
{afterwards Charles Duke of Norfolk) advised Mr. Pitt to alter
this tax, and to substitute instead $25 on the winning horse
of any plate of the value ol $250. Mr. Pitt adopted the sng-
gestion of Lord Surrey in 1784, but by no means in accord-
ance with the views of "Jockey of Norfolk," as he did nol
abandou his original proposition, but annexed the other '.
it, so that owners had to pay two taxes instead of one.

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2ftxc grccder awtT jlportswati.

Dec. 15

A Chat.

Learning that Mr. Ten Broeck was to have an article in
this week's Breeder and Sportsman, I thought it would
pasa a pleasant halt" hour or ao if I coald see the NeBtor
of the American turf and talk over daja gone by in England.
"While deliberating how best to meet the old gentleman, a
note was handed me invttiug "Grim" to have lunch at the
Palaoe that afternoon at 2 o'clock, and signed R. Ten Broeok.
When I saw the name what a fljod ot recollections came
pouring into my mind! Epsom Downs, Goodwood, New-
market, Ascot and Doncaater, with the many happenings in-
cidental thereto, one reminiscence after another being
drowned out as each fresh wave of thoug jt brought forward
some old and almost forgotten story or scene. Needless to
state at 2 sharp I was shaking hands heartily with him of
whom it was once said, "He is credited by the United States
to the court of Newmarket."

I particularly wanted to ask my host a question which I
have often asked myself and yet felt I could not answer, so
while indulging in whitebait I said "Air. Ten Broeck, what
horse in your < pinion, is the best you have ever seen ?"

Without a moments hesitancy he answered, "Ormonde."

Now that was just the answer that I had expected, for the
magnificent bay colt numbers his admirers by the millions,
atill I canuot help thinking that Martini-Henri, by Musket
out of Sylvia, which I Baw in Australia, was, before he broke
down, fully the equal of Bend-Or's famous son. Be that as
it may, we talfeed over Ormonde's victory in the 2,000
guineas at Newmarket, when both Minting and Saraband
were favorites over the Duke of "Wtslminster's horse. Minting
being a shade better than even money. Saraband quoted
at 3 to 1, Ormonde obtainable in any sums at 7 and 8 to 2.
Goorge Barrett had the mount on Ormonde and simply held
up thd balance of his field to ridicule, winning in the com-
monest kind of a canter by two lengths from Mr. Vyner'e
Minting, Princd Soltykoffs cheBtnnt colt Mephisto being a
moat lamentable third. Yet Minting was a rirst class race
horse in every particular and without an Ormonde in the
tield would have swept everything that year before him. As
Napoleon had his Waterloo no Minting had his Ormonde.

"Then," said Mr. Ten Broeck, "do you remember his
Derby win, where he was pitted against The Bard and St.
Mirin, there were only niue starters, two of which started at
500 to 1 against and two others at 1,000 to 15 against. Still
the best odds laid by the peneillers were 4 to 9 about Or-
monde, and how he did cut down his field, when Archer
turned the corner with him the race was as good as over, yet
Charley Wood, on The Bard, tried all he knew how to win.
Down they came thundering toward the judges' stand, but
the great invincible would not be headed; he won as he
pleased by almost two lengths, the Duchess of Montrose's
entry, St. Mirin, a bad third." Then, of course, I had to tell
how I saw him start at Ascot for the St. James Palaoe Stakes
with the enormous od.ls of 100 to 3 on, again winning easily.

"Of course," said Mr. Teu Broeck, "after Archer began to
ride the marvel, many attributed his snecess to the excellent
jockey, but in the Hard wick Stakes at Kempton Park Archer
was on Melton, the Derby winner of 1885, with G. Barrett on
Ormonde. But it is only a repetition of the same story, Or-
monde won by two lengths in very hollow fashion."

Then we talked about how he won the St. Leger, the Foal
StakeB, the Newmarket St. Leger, the Champion, where
numerous bets were laid at 100 to 1 on his winning. I then
told my entertainer what Billy Hayward said to me last sum-
mer, that Blair Athol was the best horse he had ever ridden,
which evidently recalled a story.

"Did I ever tell yon how I nearly lost $30,000 on Blair
Athol?" said Mr. Ten Broeck. On receiving a negative
answer, he continued: "Well, yon see his owners were poor,
and the horse was really controlled by the bookmakers. The
public had backed him heavily, and I, knowiDg that the field
had no show against him, put up £6,000 on him to win. The
knights of the book wanted to scratch him, but were afraid of
a public exposure, as so much money had been put up by one
person, so I receive 1 several quiet intimations, first from one
and then from another, that the horse was sick, that he was
lame, that he could not go the distance, in fact, there were
so many reasons why he could not win, that I commenced
actually to pity the colt. At last I was told plainly what was
intended, and a chance given me to hedge so as to cover my
money, but it was a narrow escape, and after that I was
always careful what horse I backed."

"Tell me, Mr. Ten Broeck, how you won the Goodwood
Cup?"

"Well, you see, I had two entries for the Cup, Starke, rid-
den by Fordham, and Optimist, with Edwards, up. I gave
them instructions to alternately make the paoe, the two milus
and a half, giving them an opportunity to do bo."

I also told them not to make tho pace too hot, but simply
to keep The Wizard, which was the favorite in the betting,
moving along, and that in the final furlong whichever of the
two was best was to make the run out. Well, they got off
all right, first one and then tue other, pressing The Wizard,
but he managed to keep well in front until they were well
into the last quarter, and from thousands of throats came
the cry. The Wizard, The Wizard. Edwards called out to
Fordham that Optimist had shot his bolt, so Starke was
sent for the prize so eagerly sought for by the leaders of the
EogliBh turf. In the last twenty yards Fordham headed The
Wizard, and finally beat him out by a head. You can imag-
ine what a long breath I drew when I found out that such a
classic event had fallen to the American stable. The follow-
ing week I won the Brighton stakes with Optimist, he
rounding to, in splendid form, after his hard raoe
for the cup.

"Of all the many trainers you had, which one do yon con-
sider the best?"

"I have never seen the equal of Pryor. He was the su-
perior of any man in handling horses, that I have ever known.
He could always be depended on to bring his horses to the
post fit to run for a man's life, attentive, careful, shrewd, a
complete master of his bneiness, I can hardly imagine his
peer."

"Next to Ormonde, what horse in England struck your
fancy?"

"I should say th<*t next to Ormonde, Gladiateur, the
Derby and St. Leger, winner of 1865, waB the horse I fancied
most. He was a very large colt Btmding fully 17 hands and
had a fearful stride, I have seen him in a mile and a half
rHce, when he looked to be at least a hundred yards in the
rear of. hiB field, but he cut them down as though they were
standing still, yes, next to Ormonde I should say the noted
French horse was the best."

Harry Wilkes has been returned to the Sire Brothers by
Dr. Sbeppard as an entirely cured horse. His weak leg iB
rep irted all right, and there is every reason to hope th it after
his 1 »ng rest the gallant little gelding will be fit to contest the
free-for-ull races of 1889; against the best of them, and to
lower bis present record, 2:13£.

The Australian Turf.

Melbourne, Australia, Oct. 25 —While many matters of
importance have occurred hero since my last letter, yet the
all important subject disoussed by lovers of sport just now is
the peculiar in and out running of a mare called The Nun,
audits consequences. In fact, the ruling off of The Nun,
together with her owner and jockey, for an indefinite period,
which in plain English means life, has supplied the sensation
of the season. And as Sydney Tattersall's has declared off
all bets made on the mare fcr the Sydney Handicap, both the
betting and racing authorities seem to have been satisfied as
to the existence of a fraud, As each of the enquiries were
held with closed doors very little of the evidence has been
made public, but bit by bit it haB oozed out, and the facts in
the main are these: The Nun has, right through her career,
been regarded as the most mysterious mare— her reputation,
indeed, has been better than her best performances; and
holding the opinion, rightly or wrongly, that she very rarely
spun, the race going public only netded the slightest hint
that she would be a certain trier in a certain race to at once
fasten on to her and make her the hottest of hot favorites.
They got that hint on Thursday, when the owner himself
vouchsafed the information to a couple of Melbourne
gentlemen, one of whom he asked to execute a commission
for him. Now backers of horses like to execute commissions
in connection with mysterious mares like The Nun. They
feel il 'ttered by the confidence reposed in them, and having
the hint from the stable direct, seize on the opportunity to
invest a good deal of their own money in addition to the
commission. In the case ia point the commissioner appears
to have been hampered with one or two conditions, a portion
of his instructions being to the effeot that it would be advis-
able for him to put the money on with certain bookmakers
(named). I wonder this didn't strike him as being rather
an unuBual proceeding. As a rule, in executing a commission
the instructions are: "Put on so much for me and get the
longest price you can." In this case, however, the gentle-
man who acted as commissioner was enjoined to look out for
certain bookmakers and bet with them; and I am rather sur-
prised that (if these really were the instructions) he didn't
smell a rat straight away. Anyhow, the moment the money
was seen going on in earnest there was such a rush to back
The Nun that she speedily was installed first favorite, and at
one time touched 2 to 1. Backers fairly toppled over one
another in their eagerness to "get on" at any price. But
strange to Bay, when the horses were on the way to the post
The Nun commenced to go back in the betting, and the more
money was piled on her the farther she receded in the bet-
ting, until, when the flag fell, 5 to 1 was her price, and before
she had gone a hundred yards 10 to one was offered against
her. She ran nowhere in the race, and her backers, more
particularly the commissioners entrusted with her owner's
sweet confidence, awoke to the fact that they had been
"done,"

As the mare has been ruled off the course by the stewards,
Bhe is now scratched for all future engagements, and those
who have oacked her for any other race, Iobo, of course, their
money .

ihe next move made by the parties interested in this fam-
ous mate was to dispose of her by auction with her stable
companions. The preliminary arrangements were completed,
and on Monday last she was brought up for Bale.

The first bid for her was $1,000, and the price waB quickly
raised by fifties till $2,000 was reached. Ten guinea bids
was then the order of the day till $2,250 was announced.
All the persuasions of Mr. Archie Yuille could not induce
anyone to go one better, and the mare was withdrawn, with
an intimation that $2,625 would buy h^r.

Attracted probably by enriosity and a morbid desire to have
a last look at the most sensational mare of the season, a very
large crowd congregated at Tattersall's Bazaar when lha dis-
qualified animals, lhe Nun & Co., were announced to be
sold. Out of the hundreds present I don't suppose there
were half a dozen intending purchasers in the ring, the
majority, as I have said, being attracted thither by reason of
the mare's record and the subsequent Sydney scaudal.

After making all due allowances for gush, the impressions
of Messrs. Haydon and Clibborn, the respected secretaries of
the Victorian Club and A. J. C, why have recently returned
from a trip to Europe, are unusually interesting, and their
peruBal will, I think, afford your readers an idea as to rela-
tive merits of the race horse here and in England.

Mr. Haydon reports emphatically that there is not a shad-
ow of a doubt that in all mutters pertaining to horse racing
we can teach English people a great deal. This fact he as-
cribes, very properly, I think, tu the existing Conservatism
in high quarters at home, which is more noticeable in con-
nection with horse racing than anything else. The general
arrangements in ull departments, from the laying out of the
courses and paddocks to the cantering, suffer by compari-
son with the facilities afforded for witnessing and enjoying
the races in Australia. The only respect in which English
courses are superior to those of Australia iB in the pictur-
esque nature of their surroundings. This, I fear is a natural
advantage which will for many years be denied the majority
of Australian courses, though, for my own part, I never vis-
ited a race course in England or France which, for sublimity
of surrounding sceuery and magnificence of situation, ap-
proached the Elwick course, near Hobart.

For months past I have had occasion to lament the lack of
betting on coming events until the post is reached. Mr.
Haydon says that precisely the same state of affairs exist at
home. He says: "There appears to be a growing inclina-
tion to leave betting, except in the big races.gui-til the post
is reached; and the betting does not start on the other events
until ten minutes before the race, when the numbers of the
starters are hoisted. The amount of betting done in this ten
minutes is said to be tremendous." This, in itself, furnishes
another illustration of the superiority of the Australian sys-
tem to that in vngae at home. On all decently regulated
courses in these colonits we know the starters at least five
and twenty minutes before the ring falls, and the confusion
and complication created by a return to the English style —
more particularly to the ready money men — would be incal-
culable.

Mr. Clibborn, in his views of the superiority of Australian
racing to its English prototype, is even more emphatic than
Mr. Haydon.

An Australian race conrso crowd has always borne the rep-
utation of being a particularly good-humored body of indi-
vidu ds, but until lie has visited the race courses of Europe
one fails to understand how wonderfully docile aud tractable
Australian race goers really are. Mj. Haydon, in his inter-
view, tells us that while a handful of police suffice to control
the crowds at Flemington, a legiment is insfrlcient at Epsom,
and a batallion can with difficulty maintain order at Long-
champs.

Mr. J. J. Miller's most recent importation in tiottiog stal-
lions, Bed Wind by Bed Wilkes — Carrie Norman, together

with Architect, by Contractor — Constance Howe and Hon-
estus, by Honesty— Fright will do service at the Btud this
year at the Bayswater Sttid Farm, near Ringwood. For the
first named the fee is 12 guineas, for the latter two 6 guineas.
Only a limited number of mares will be taken. — From the
^porting World.

The Three-Year Olds.

Below will be found a table giving the three-year-olds
winning $5,000 and upward on the American turf during the
past racing season. It will there be seen that 30 performers
won such distinction, and these colts and fillies won a total
of 211 races, worth the large amount of $417,505. In 1887
23 three-year-olds won $5,000 and upward and they captured
155 races, worth S354.740 50. The table follows:

Str Dixtm

Emperor of Norfolk

Prince Royal

Loa Angeles

Tarag

Bella B

Race land

Badge

Macbeth H

Huntress

Lavinia Belle

Ynm Yum

G-ilifet

King Crab

Hypocrite

Defense

Santalene

Falcon

Judge Murray.. .

Defaulter

Specialty

Persimmons

LelaMav

Julia L

Surinam

Pee Weep

Inverwich

Peg Wofflngton.

Gorgn

George Oyster .,

.*37,920

ae,7io

34,416

3U.G05
AJ,U<i

23.2' >n
2u,'d«6

20,317
u,y70

11,755
11,040
11,5116
10,272
10.246
J0,2«6
9,705
fc.Ctil
8,440
7,785
7.205
6.9^5
6,433
6,376
6,080
5.880
6,700
5,670
6,630
5.093
5,010

In 1885 the largest winning three-year-old was Wanda, she
winning $30,380; in 1886 The Bard, he winning $41,805,
while in 1837 Hanover headed the list, be winning $S9.872,5o'.
In 188S the two and three-year-old winners ot $5,000 and*
upwards won 315 races and $757, 158 in public money; In
1887 the forty-five two and three-year-olds which earned like
distinction won 270 races and $60S,459. Of the winning
owners in 18S8 that figure in the list, E. J. Baldwin profited
largest, Emperor of Norfolk and Los Angeles winning for
him §70,315. Sir Dison aud Bella B. earned $61,120 for tho
Da-yer Brothers, while Prince Royal, George Oyster and
Baceland placed $59,810 to August Belmont's credit. For
the Chicago Stable, Macbeth II., Huntres, Santalene and
Lela May won $38,761, and Gorgo and Surinam enriched
Senator Hearst $10,973. All the others in the list belong to
separate stables.

Uniform Scale of Weight.

The committee appointed by the Turf Congress to have
finally finished Us labors and decided on establing a uniform
scale of weights for the United States. The following resolu-
tion was passed:

Resolved, That the scale of weight for age, adopted by the
American Jockey Club, Coney Island Jockey Club and Moo-
mouth Park Association on May 1, 1885. be raised four
pounds, and be adopted as the standard weight for age scale
of weights for the United States, without any allowance for
geldings.

Which will make the schedule as follows:

TWO-Y EA H- OLDS.

M^y June July Ang. Sept. Oct

Half mile 84 £6 80 89 90 yy

Three-quarters 80 81 81 88 9L 94

One mile 90 79 79 81 85 87

THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

May June July Aug. Sept. Oct

Halfmilo 110 111 113 115 HO 117

Three -quarters Ill 111 ]13 116 1)6 117

Onemtle 106 107 109 111 113 Hi

Mile and half 104 105 107 J09 ]10 ill

Two mi lea 102 103 105 107 ' 108 ]09

FOUR-YEAR-OLDS.

Four-year-olds, at all distances, from May to the end of the
year, will carry 122 pounds.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD.

May June July Auk. Sept. Oct.

Half mile 125 125 ]tf 122 1*2 1"2

Three-q.iarters 124 124 124 U2 122 J22

One mile 126 126 124 J 74 122 P2

Mileandhalf 127 125 125 124 \A 124

Two miles 126 127 126 125 1*4 121

Six-year-olds and upward will cany the same weight as
five-year-olds up to a mile. At distances above a mile they
will carry about one pound more.

A New Way to Control Refractory Horses.
Professor R. H. Harrison, of the veterinary school of Har-
vard College, says Wallaces Monthly, has comoleted some
interesting experiments of the new device for controlling re-
factory horses. A valuable trotting horse, which formerly
went under the name of Gray Eagle, and which has a record
of 2:22, waa sent to the school for treatment of a fractured
jaw, which was the result of attempts to control him. The
animal had the habit of taking the bit in his teeth aud bolt-
it.g. Dr. Harrison contrived to connect the bit by two small
wins along the reins with a pmall galvauo-farodic battery!
which he carried in tho buggy, it was so arranged that the
driver could give an eleclrio shock of greater or less intensity
to the horse, but which would not do the animal any injurv.
Dr. Harrison took care to use tbe contrivance only with the
use of the words "whoa" end ''steady." Tbe trial was au
immediate success. The horse, after two or three shocks,
at once became docile, and obeyed the driver's commands
instantly. A tiuat trial was Riven tho borae under trying cir-
cumstnnces. He catne to a halt from a 2:40 gait, or to a walk,
with equal docility, on the driver's order. He was tr.ed
under conditions which ordinarily would have frightened
him and oansed him to bolt, and the result waB equally sat-
isfactory.

1888

*Q\xc ^vcc&cx mid jipurisirxatx.

38

A Stallion's Prestige.

The adage that nothing succeeds like success is in no in-
stance better illustrated than in the case of stallions, and it
may also be said that their success is the only gauge by
which the public judges them. Not a year passes but there
is a sensation in the matter of trotting stallioLS. In the days
long since g-jue by it was Rysdyk's Hambletonian that came
to the front with a bound when Dexter sbowedthimstli far
and away the fastest trotter of his day, and from that time
nntil the day of Mb death Hambletonian was the premier
trotting stallion of the world, being so great in his .own slate
as to practically overshadow his sons that got trotters, and
the heads of other families that in the absence of Hamble-
tonian would have been far better known than they weie
while he wae getting his list of forty sons and daughters that
have beaten 2:30. It is true that daring the last yeara of
Hanibletonian's life his son Volunteer attained distinction as
a sire of trotters, and in some respects his get are to-day the
best in the world, it being donbtful if their equals es cam-
paigners have been produced; but for all that the tight be-
tween Hambletoniun and Volunteer was always a lively one,
coudu< ted with considerable bitterness on both sides, and
and there is no doubt that one result was to keep good mares
from Volunteer at a time when had he been given iheni his
list of 2:30 representatives would have been materially in-
creased, Harry Clay, whose friends had made an injudicious
fight on Hrtmt.letoDian, also suffered thereby, and he was
but little heard of while Hambletonian and Volunteer were
making their reputation, and these were the leading trotting
stallions until 1S76, or thereabouts. Aalthough 'Bine Bull
was doing great work for a pacer, and Almcnt, Belmont,
Happy Medium, and a few others were getting trotters in
more ihau the ordinary numbers, but little hat been he*rd
of George Wilkes, the horse that was destined to eclipse them
all. It is true that he had been a famous trotter in his day,
and had at the time mentioned been in the stud for a number
of years, but his time in the breeding rauks has been passed
in New York State, and under conditions that were unfavor-
able. May Bird, that made a great showing down the Cen-
tral Circuit line in 1876, was the first of the get of George
Wilkes to perform in such a manner as to attract gtneral
atUntion to him, and by this time the horse had been sent to
Kentucky, where he sired the most of the sixty odd trotteis
that have placed him at the head ef the list of trotting stal-
lions, besides getting sons without records that are siring fast
trotters every year, and daughters that are producing trotters.
George Wilkes died at the zenith of his fame, so far as
ante-mortem succtss can be called a zenith, and the next
stallion about which there was a furore was Dictator, and
there is little wonder at this, for Jay-Eye-See, Phallas, and
Director came out in one season, and if the performances
of this trio, that obtained records, respectively, of 2:10,
2:13i and 2:17, were not enough to set a man on h're with
enthusiasm, it is difficult to see what would be, for three
gamer trotters never lived, and between them they man-
aged to make a sensation about their sire, the like of which
had never been seen in the history of any stallioD, either
trotter or runner. The result was the sale of Dictator at a
long price — much more than would have bought him rive
years before that — and since then he has baen standing in
Kentucky at a $500 fee and getting all the mares he wants,
although there have not come from his IoIls, so far as the
records show, any more sons that are worthy to rank with
the three mentioned. But the men who breed mares to
Dictator at a fee of S500 know that the power to transmit
extreme speed at the trot is there, and with this fact estab-
lished bejond a doubt there will be no trouble in filling the
book of the brother to Dexter for as many seasons as he shall
live. It is the same with Kentucky Prince. When Mr.
Charles Backmau bought this horse there was not a few crit-
ita who were sure that the owner of Messenger Duroc had
paid too much for him. The horse did not have luck on his
side after passing into Mr. Bsickaian's hands.

That his get are animals of high nervous organization is
well known, and fur this reason care and intelligence must
be used in handling them. Critics assailed the family on the
ground that its members were unbteedy. But the season
just closed has sent Kentucky Prince to the front in such
style tnat hereafter he will be practically a private stallion,
and nest season he will terve a limited number of mares—
and these must belong to former patrons of the horse— at
$300. The Kentucky Prince boon began when Guy went so
well in his first race at Detroit, shutting out every horBe
that started against bim and making a record of 2:16. In
the meantime Guy's full brother, Fred Folger. had been
showing the down Masters the quality he was made of by
winning a lot of good races and getting a mark of 2:20*.
Spofford went a mile in 2:16] one morning in his work at
Cleveland, and this was commented on in the press, all of
which helped matters. Then Guy kept going faster and
faster until he had placed 2:UA opposite his name before th6
summer was half over. Later in the season he trotted two
miles on separate days in 2:12, giving him the fourth-best
record of any trotter in the world, and before this was done
Spofford had won the $10,000 stake at Hartford, while Cy-
press and others of the get of Kentucky Prince had beaten
2:30 and in nearly every instance shown such speed as to
warrant the belief that with another season's handling they
would do the mile close to 2:20. All this showed beyond the
possibility of doubt that Kentucky Prince was a great sire,
and how he is practically made a private stallion.

Everybody remembers bow Phil Thompson and Maude
Messenger brought Bed Wilkes into notice. Of course in
these days any son of George Wilkes would do well in the
Btud but it was not so when Phil Thompson, as a two year-
old, showed that he could beat 2:30, and was the fastest
trotter of bis age that had up to that time been bred in Ken-
tucky. That he was no counterfeit was made apparent the
following summer when at Chicago, in the third heat of a
race against a good field of four-year-olds, he reduced the
three-year-old record to 2:21, acd it Btayed there for qmte
a while. This soit of work attracted attention to his sire,
Red Wilkes, and it is within the recollection of miny men
that almost without oxception the critics pronounced him a
very coarse horse. They were not sure, you see, that Bed
Wilkes was going to prove such a great sire although Phil
Thompson was a great colt, and they wrote of the horse just
as they saw bim. Now, when a decade had gore by and the
position of Red Wilkes is so well assured that bis feel is
S300 with a full book all the time, these same critics are
enthusiastic in their praises of the personal appearance of
Red Wilkep, although it is manifestly impossible that the
size of the stallion's head should have decreased or his
general make-up radically altered. When the phonomenal
two-year-old. AytelJ, came out last summer and began beating
"-30 ofcoursethe public wanted to know what bis Bire,
William L. looked like, and were at once regaled with glow-
ing accounts of whata fine-appearing animal he was. Now on
this point authorities differ. A bieeder m whom the writer
has implicit confidence says that William L. is a coarse

horse, just as all the critics said Red Wilkes was when he
had only Phil Thompson to represent him in the 2:30 list.
It is no discredit to a horse that he is coarse, and if he be a
successful sire-it dees not hurt him in the lea-t — and on
general principles it is better to tell the truth about stallions.
— Breeder's Gazette

The

National Association Reviewing Board
at Work.

In accordance with a time-honored custom, the Board of
Review of the National Trotting Association commenced its
annual December meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in
New York on the evening of December 4. Dnring the
day there was a gradual gathering of horsemen inter"
ested in the various cases on the docket, and by 8 p.m.,
when the Board was called to order, there was a strong
muster of the fraternity. The Board meets distinctly as
a court, and, as its name implies, to review the action
of the associated members composing the National Asso-
ciation in their administration of the trotting law. Ex-
pul-ions, suspensions, tints, and the various matters con-
nected with the payments of premiums or entrance moneys
are all acted upon originally by the individual mem-
bers of the association, or are brought up on complaint, appli-
cation or appeal by individuals. These meetings of the
Board of Review are really the final vindication of the trotting
law, and from its action there is no appeal, except an appeal
foi mercy to the same body.

For years past Judge Grant of Iowa, as President of the
Association, nas presided at the meetings of the Board here;
but on this occasion his former seat was occupied uy Major
P. P. Johnson of Ltxin^ton, Ky,, his successor. Major John-
son is a bright eyed, tquare htaded, pleasant faced gentleman,
with a full brown beard, and he presided with dignity and
ease, despatching the business before the Board promptly,
but without acerbity of manner.

Col. A. Louden Snowden, of Philadelphia, Vice-President
of the Association, set at Major Johnson's right hand, and
throughout the ssssion last evening was among the busiest
members of the Board. It was evident that he was no tilth
wneel, as vice-presidents are apt to be. He seemed posted
as to every case that was called, and was active and shrewd
in his questions when witueBses were examined.

Mr. vV. H. Strickland, of Bangor, Me., sat in the Board for
the first time. He is a portly, gray bearded gentleman, with
a firm but genial face, and seemed to adapt himself very nat-
urally to the novelty of his position. Mr. John L. Mitchell,
ot Milwaukee, was another newcomer to the Board, but from
the stait an active member. He is a solid looking gentleman
with a bushy beard, and is a magnate in finincial matters in
the Northwest. The other membeis present of this Board weie
Mr. David Bonnei of New York, and Mr. M.J. Payne of Kansas
City, both of whom are veterans in this service. Mr. M. M.
Morse, the painstaking secretary, was ot course present, aleit
aud courteous as evtr. Altogetner the Board was an impos-
ing bod> iu appearance, and well worthy to represent the
great body with the management of which it is charged.]

The docket is a comparatively small one, showing less than
80 cases, against 125 a year ago, at the last meeting in tuis
city. The most notable case of the evening was that of the
National Trotting Association against Frank L,. Herdic, the
well known pool-seller. The matter arose from his alleged
complicity m the defeat of Loretta F. by Charley Hogan, at
Rochester, N. Y., in August, 1857. After the race, Tuft, the
driver of Lorett F., and Frank Wiedhoff were expelled, the
one for pulling the mare, and the other for complicity in the
affair. Frank Herdic was also accused of a part in the job,
and the matter was brought before the Board at its meeting
in Chicago last August, but its consideration was postponed
until this meeting, as Herdic was unable to be present at the
spiing meeting, The evidence against bim was the written
statement of the expelled men. Every one that has attended
the trotting meetings is familiar with the pecnliar and per-
suasive eloquence that has gained for Herdic his title as
"King of tfie Auctioneers," and his apptarance before the
Board excited much interest! He was as eloquent and voluble
as ever, but he was evidently very much in earnest, and his
testimony in hiB own behalf carried with it the conviction of
his honeity. After explaining that he did not sell the pools
or have any interest in them at Buffalo or Rochester, and that
he always went to the races, he said that at Buffalo the week
before he saw Loretta F. trot against Charlie Hogan, and saw
that the mare only beat him by a nose. At Rochester Lor-
etta F. sold in the pools at $25, to $11 for the field. "Mur-
phy was up behind Skylight Pilot, and Budd Doble behind
Charlie Hogan," said he, "and I knew they would win if they
could. Taking it altogether, I thought the field would win,
and I knew there would be a horse race before it was beaten.
Without consultation with any one I invested something over
$100 on the field. Just after that Wiedhoff came up and
asked me what I was doing. I replied that I had bought the
field against Loretta F., and he told me he had §175 the other
way. After talking with me about it he decided to follow my
plan, and together we put on more money. I drew out over
§400 as the result. I never saw Tuft until I saw him in the
sulky, and had no communication with him directly or in-
directly, and I never paid him any money in connection with
the affair. I was simply a looker on, accustomed to b6t a
little money on the races, and I followed my own judgment,
formed in advance. If I had considered it a sure thing I
would have bet ten times what I did." This testimony very
flatly contradicts the written statements of Tuft and Wied-
hoff, but it was giyen with convincing clearness and force,
and seemed to impress the board very favorably,
in the case will be reached in executive session.

A Consolidation.

nounced. After the spring meeting Jerome Park is to be .
abandoned, and the fall meeting of the consolidated club will
be held at the new track now building ia West Chester.

The New York Jockey Club, by going into this arrange- -
ment. is a distinct gainer, as it secures a place in the Eastern
circuit of racing associations both for the coming year and
the future without a Berious clashing of dates with other
clubs now holding meetings. Its new track could hardly be
got ready for a spring meeting in 1839, as there is much
work still to be done on it. The grandstand, the largest aud
finest structure of the kind in the world, will probaly be
finished by the first of next month. 1 he building of the
stable, clubhouse, paddock sheds, and the various appurten-
ances of the track will probably take all summer, but the
track will certainly be ready for the two weeks' meeting in
October, which will wind up the racing season in this State.

Where Was It ?

This item has been going the rounds of the Western t
Stock journals as having happened at Visalin, Cal. Our-
Eastern exchanges as having occurred at Ansonia, Conn.:

An Ansonia (Conn.) man was recently beguiled into trying
tho speed of an unknown mustang on the Derby Driving
Park. The animal was brought out with a blanket and halter
in place of saddle and bridle. All being in readiness, he rode
up the track and came down under the wire on an easy can-
ter, with a sort of see-me-ride look on his placid features.
The crowd shouted "Go!" and at that moment a change
came over that pony. He straightened out and commenced
to fiy. The rider was astonished, but thought he would
quiet down before the quarter was reached. But the pony
continued to go, and when he rounded the upper oorner the
rider dropped the halter and seized the mane, clinging on for
dear life. The half was made iu 1.10, and as he passed the
Btand, cheered for his fine work, an agonized-looking face
was turned toward its occupanis, and a faint cry of "Help"
was heard. Up the back stretch new the pouy, the cry of
"Stop bim! S;op him!" sounded by the rider, only increasing
his speed. On the upper turn it seemed as if the rider would
be unhorsed, but his arms clasped around the pony's neck
held him fast. As be reached the home stretch it was only
a question of durability of the muscles of the rider's arms
whether he would pass under the wire with the pony or not.
It was a fearful tension, as the power to hold on by the lower
limbs was gone, and the rider's body was strung out at each
jump, acting as a whip to the pony, who came like a whirl-
wind under the wire, making the mile in 2:15. and the last
quarter in 30 seconds. The rider's friends stopped the pony.
The pony's record was lowered 30 seconds.

A decision

It is Baid the absorption of the American Jockey Club by
the New York Jockey Club will soon be effected. The papers
neccessary to the deal are now in preparation but have not
been passed yet, and the parlies in interest decline to make
public the details of the transaction. In a general way, how-
ever.tbey are this: The New York Jockey Club, in which J. H.
Morris is trie moneyed man and of which Leonard W. Jenmo
is president, will take possession of Jerome Park next spring
and hold its first meeting there on the usual dates of the
American Jockey Club's meeting. The New York Jockey
Club in the deaf will assume all the American Jockey Club's
obligations as to stakes already closed and to clos", and under-
take to carry out n> xt .spring ns lit era! a programme as the
Auier can Jockey Club had intended to offer. Whether the
consolidated clubs (for the deal virtually amounts to a con-
solidation) will race under the name of the American
Jockey Clnb or the New York Jockey Club is not yet au-

Among the horsemen present at the recent session of the
Board of Directors of the N. S. H.B. A. was that master reins-
mau James H. Goldsmith, who was on hand to look after cer-
tain winnings of the pacer Silverlhread, that had been withheld
because of protests. Within the last few years Goldsmith
has attained to very high rank among the gieat trainers and
drivers, and maDy good jadges of such matters consider him
the peer of any driver living. Certainly, between him and
his brother John, who is equally fatuous on the Pacific
Coast, the Goldsmith name is not likely to loose the prestige
on the trotting turf which their father, the late Allen Gold-
smith, and his wonderful mare. Goldsmith Maid, obtained in
years long past. Goldsmith says that he is very busy, hav-
ing about twenty-rive horses under his charge.

Tho roan mare Libby S, 2:19J, by Walker's Corbeau, dam
by Bell's Drennon, is one from whom great things had been
expected; but she had a bad leg, and all the laat season was
under the care of Dr. William Sheppard, at Gravesend, L. I.
She has been returned to Goldsmith perfectly cured, he says,
and finer than ever, as he expects to demonstrate next sea-
son. That busy campaigner Gean Smith is wintering splen-
didly, and after all the hard races of the year seems entirely
uninjured and full of promise. The same may be said of
Silverthread, William and the speedy young horse Lever.
He speaks highly of the seven-year-old stallion Augustus, by
Volunteer, dam Susie, iby Hampshire Boy. Susie was a
famous campaigner, and had a record of 2:21 when very few
trotters had reached that figure. He will be a great race
horse, Goldsmith says. Other promising green ones are a
five-year-old by Marksman, a young mare by Volunteer, a
two-year-old by Kihg Wilkes, from a daughter of Sweepstakes,
and a yearling by Heptagon, dam by Virgo Hambletonian.
There is no doubt that Goldsmith will have next season one
of the most formidable stables that will go through the Grant
Circuit.

Frank Herdic, according to the Sporting World, has just
returned to New York from a visit to Georgia, and is
very enthusiastic in his expressions about the Southern
horsemen generally, aud those of Augusta especially. This
singularly attractive and beautiful little city, with a popu-
lation under 30,000, has a club, whose leading Bpirits
are J. J. Cohen and Sheriff Daniels, acd it has invested
$150,000 in its track, grounds, and buildings. Everything
is handsome and well arranged, and the track, a full miie,
is, according to Herdic, equal to that at Hartford. The soil
is what is called "craw fish"— swamp land drained. Tb«»
footing is firm, but very elastic, snd over it a horse cannot
become sore. It is equally good for running or trotting, tho
lightest barrow alone being needed to change it. The giand
stand seats 4,500 people, and the people turn out enthusias-
tically whenever the flag flies at the track. In that region a
winter climate equal to that of California is found, and a cir-
cnit, commencing at Richmond. Va., and including Augusta,
Macon and Columbus, Ga., will be established for next win-
ter, so that both ruDuers aud trotters can keep to the track,
if they desire, all the year round, and, according to Herdic,
who is certainly a competent judge, will find every conveui-
ence for work or sport that the northern cities can afford.
There is, moreover, a very earnest desire on the part of the
people to attract the Northern horsemen and their stabhs,
which desire is evidenced by the hearty hospitality that is
shown everywhere.

Tbej* are beginrers, it seems, in trotting matters, and h«vp
much to learn about racing bo far as the conduct of nieeliugs
goes, but they will learu quickly, and they are very much in
earnest to gain and maintain a reputation for fair dealing
and for hostility to crooked work. At the first rneetiug, at
Augusta, two "ringers" that had come on irorn Dallas, Tex ,
were exposed and promptly and severely punished.

The advantages of the Georgian climate for wintering
horses are becoming known to Northern horsemen. Mr.
Foler has twelve from the stables of Mr. C. F. Emery, of
iJievdaud. Ohia, at Augusta. Wuj E Weeks has i I

Columbia, S.C., among them Sir Walker Jr., am I
ship, and here and there one will run across
faces and horses.

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<glx£ §irjfcete auxl jlptftlawan,

Dec. 15

VETERINARY.

Conducted by Tbos. Bowhill, M. B. 0. V. 8.
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cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
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tboy may be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
toe accoinpauiud by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 16^3
California St., San Francisco.

General LympnaDffitis.

Read by Dr. J. P. Kleneh, V. S., before the California State
Veterinary Medical Association, December 13, 1888.

There has been, for the last five or sis years, existing
amongst the equine species of California, and more especially
amongst the mules, a general constitutional disease, which
has proven fatal in nearly every instance, and that has
caused death after several months of loathsome suffering and
of pitiful distress, unless the owner, having lost confidence in
the final curability of the affection, concluded to destroy the
animal, for the sake of hnmauity or for self-protection. This
affection has not been, to my knowledge, submitted to a
diligent study by any practicioner, nor has there been any
particular description given of it by tbe Veteriuarian authors
with the exception of a few practical records, that appeared
in some veterinary publications.

I bad the good fortune of following several cases in various
localities of two counties from the very brst start of the dis-
ease to the time the animals were destroyed, and took carelul
notice about the origin and tbe progress of the various sym-
ptoms, as well as of the pathological lesions after death. I
am glad to have the opportunity to lay my opinion before a
meeting of Veterinary Surgeons for their critical perusal.

Causes. — The Causes are mysterious and can hardly be
defined. Up to rive or sis yetrs ago this affection was little
known and has perhaps never been noticed before. Long
continued rains atida subsequent inundation of tbe lower
lands around Stockton, caused the atmosphere to be moist,
the nights chilly with heavy fogs that seldom cleared away
beiord noon. Thus it was, that five or sis months after that
flood, this disease made its first appearance in the mules of
Mr. Fisher of Robert's Island near StocktoD, and all aloDg
tho tules and rivers; but soon the affection spread out over
the whole valley up to the foothills, so that hardly any ranch
in the whole San Joaquin Valley was spared. Other localities
of tbe State suffered trom the same danger, and from that
time until to-day, this mule affection appears and disappears
in the different counties, and seems to be permanently
located in our State.

Work, care or feed cannot be accused of having any in-
fluence in the development of this disease, as animals have
been observed to be attacked while in pasture or at rest in
the stable and joining corrals, and receiving a very substan-
tial nourishment.

The question of contagion might be considered as causa-
tive, but mnst be rejected as doubtful, until evident proofs
are brought forward, based on direct inoculation. My own
experience is rather a proof against the contagious character
of the affection as I will relate it later, when I apeak abont
the diagnostics. In the inajoiity of cases, the disease was in
all certainty of a spontaneous origin, and could not be traced
to any particular, direct cause by the owner. It seems
rather to be due to a special climatic influence that had the
same effect in distant lying localities of the state at the same
time.

Physiological works tell us that the secreting organs or
glands are far less active in mules than in horses, and daily
experience teaches us that in genera! mules will perspire and
urinate less than their eqnine companions in the same team.
A similar fact has been noticed concerning the salivary and
intestinal glands. This circumstance explains why mules
require less water than horsfas for daily use, and their muscles
and tissues are more dense, more hard, more tenacious and
resisting. It also tells us why the blood of the mule is less
deprived of its impure deleterious elements, and therefore in-
duces me to consider this impure condition of the blood as a
possible cause of this disease.

Symptoms. — They are regular in their expression and affect
but two modes of eruption. The disease might break out on
the legs and the body, or in the upper passages of the re?pi-
ratory organs. The first indication of the disease will be
dullness, loss of appetite and falling off in general condition,
which might take place two or three weeks before any other
symptoms appear. Swellings will then be noticed on one or
several legs, causing lameness, or on any other part of the
body, sometimes they affect the upper parts of the limbs more
than the lower parts, and generally send out one or several
oords to the nearest ganglion. They are painful, more or less
oedematons, of firm but not hard resistance, and will be covered
in a few days with numerous lymphatic cords, especially
when they are located over the muscular regions of the hind
legs, neck and breast. In a few days more, these cords, soft
on pressure, become knotty; every lump becomes soft, opens
and forms an ulcer, giving exit to yellow-whitish fluid, re-
sembling thick coagulated lymph. Those ulcers, located
on the lymphatic vessels, evacuate a great amount of fluid,
coming trom two, four or sis more buttons, situated on the
same vessels. After the opening of the abscesses, the lym-
phatic vessels retract, generally remain soft, so that they can
hardly be felt. Such buttons aB are located on hard underly-
ing tissues, like joints or bones, are small, and situated in
the germ of the skin, containing only a little fluid. The
tumors on the muscles are located deep, cause a great deal of
pain when the animal contracts the muscles, and take eight
to ten days to reach the skin. They are large and form a
regular cavity.

It is noticeable that when a great many abscesses have
opened the animal shows relief, his appetite improves and
his movements are easier.

The sores resulting from these abscesses are red, rough,
bleeding eaaily, with smooth border, injected and swollen,
but not indnrated, and secrete good matter. Most ot the
sores will heaL but seldom conglomerate, unless there be a
whole portion of the skin falling off by dry gangrene, The
smaller Bores will cover with a brown sticking crust, upon
the removal of which I never noticed the wound to have the
tendency to become larger in circumference or deeper at the
bottom. The large abscesses on tbe muscles will, after being
opened with the biBtonry, often close and fill up again. The
fluid running out of the abscesses in vessels always retains
the same charactir, unless farcy complications arrive, as will
be shown later. These wounds generally undergo a healing
process, and many will cicatrise in the first period of the dis-
eaF.- when the animal is yet possessing his natural strength
ar,d vitality, while at a laier stage general debility reduces
th" vital powers, and retards and obstructs the cicatrizing
r »cess. Especially is this the case when the affection nar-
r .ws tbe respiratory passages and seriously interferes with
L. proper aerizntiou of the blood in the luugs.

i- »>ns been observed in all cases that in a few davs afler
_.. appearance of the first abscesses, more lumps will daily

form on different parts of the body and pass through the
various stages of tumor, abscesses and running sores, so that
in a short time the animal is literally covered with cords,
lumps, abscesses and suppurating wounds' that give the
most disgusting sight one could have of a living animal.

But in the meanwhile complications arise in the form of
gangrene of the nasal membrane. This symptom very often
appears before the abscesses on the skin and constitutes the
Becond modus of eruption of this disease.

At firBt there will be a light watery discharge for a few
days; membrane is red, congested; then a large brown crust
will be seen BtickiDg to the nasal septum, caused by tbe
drying up of the matter secreted from the surface of a large
wound; the nasal discharge is heavy, white, foamy, mattery,
mixed with blood and serosity, of a bad odor or not, falling
down without sticking to the borders of tbe nostrils. Inside
of nasal cavity there will be discovered sores of various sizes,
from that of a pea to that of two or three fingerB, extending
far upwards in the cavity; sometimes parcels of membrane
hanging loose or being only partially detached; the cartilage
bare, necrosed, thin, and of a dirty bluish green color, and
most often pierced through so as to cause communication
between the two cavities. All these sores are red, injected,
with a rough, soft bottom, bleedirjg easily, with borders con-
gested and tumefied. The membrane of nasal wingisBmooth,
tumefied, Bhining, and often eecuymotic. Every day the sores
are increasing in surface. Sometimes small spots will be
noticed, greatly resembling a glandered ulcer, but upon closer
examination I could never detect any induration; nostrilB are
sometimes only a little swollen; very seldom doeB the con-
junctive membrane show any modification. Intermaxillary
glands soft, long, or very large, painful, irregular, knotty
on their surface, two and three glands esisting <t the same
time. All are movable and free of aoy adherence with booe
or sKin. Respiration will be very laborious, wheezing, on
account of tbe oedema glottidis.

Daring all this time the animals have a shining, lustrous
coat, skin loose, and hair smooth and. glossy. They eat
little, and grow poorer from day to day, so that at the end of
one month or so, if he is allowed to live, he becomes entirely
emaciated. But some keep in good condition for a long
lime, and have a tolerably fair appearance yet after five or
six months.

Post MoHem Examination. — The following is the correct
description of the lesions found in the mule of David Kerr,
near Modesto, killed Angnst 1, 18SS, with a bullet in the
head. An artery was struck, and death was caused from loss
of blood. Large, solid coagulum of black blood in the trachea
and bronchia. Lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys in a normal
condition. Bronchial ganglion lightly tumefied; two inter-
maxillary glands swollen, soft, loose, resembling a lympathic
vessel duplicated and full of coagulated lymph and located
right under the tongue. Several buttons in the derm, hard,
a few of them beginning to soften. Nasal cavity — Membrane
of both sides rotten, gangrened in toto; tbe lower part of
septum pierced; cartilage bare to the width of 1£ inches by
3 inches long; parcels of membrane, oedematons, congested,
and ready to sequestrate; here and there a spot more or less
wide, having the appearance of an nicer; but the borders are
red, smooth, irregular, not indurated; fold of nasal wing a
little oedematons, but membrane smooth and regular. Infe-
rior turbinated bone full of BUppuration and partially gangrened
and congested; the superior turbinated bone less affected, only
a few spots attacked by gangrenous ulceration. In larynx,
one spot, affected by dry gangrene, mucous membrane less
vascular, but tumefied; 6mall spots of the size of the head of
a pin, like beginning of necrosis. All muscles of the body
diminished in volume, of black, very black color, the intra-
muscular connective tissue very dense, while the adipose
tissue between the muscular fascioli is totally absent. A
great deal of fat was found outside and between the layers
of abdominal muscles; large adipose tissue in the mesentery
and around the large iotestines as well a& <m the costal
regions. I was surprised to seethe intra-muscular absorption
so great, while the adipose tissue remained abundant in other
parts of the body. In the meantime, the mule appeared,
while alive, to be entirely emaciated. He was sick for
about five weeks.

DIAGNOSTIC.

It is very difficult to form a positive diagnosis of this
affection on account of its recent origin and the numerous
points of resomblance to other diseases, and above all, the
Glanders and farcy. I cannot deny that many animals are
found where the benign and malign types exist together, and
tbe farcinous character becomes the mo3t prominent symp*
torn. In order to avoid too many misunderstandings, 1 will
as briefly as possible describe the principal, typical charact-
ers of the chronio Glanders and faroy.

They are represented by buttons, cords, tumors, Bwellings,
which all are at first painful, enveloped in an oedematons
infiltration that is absorbed in a few days. Then tbey be-
come hard, firm, indolent, after that soft, and in 2, 3 or 4
weeks will open and form an ulcer. All these lesions pass
through the same pathological modifications, and acquire
therefore, a perfectly uniform character, common to all gland
ered and farcy lesions. It has been admitted by all Veterin-
arian authorities that the morbid element of Glanders and
farcy is deposited by nature in small spots or nodules, which
are found in the skin (farcy) or in the mucous membrane of
the respiratory organs, or in the tissue of the lungs and other
organs (glanders), and cause a total degeneration of the lo-
cal tissues which always will mortify in one piece and then
form an ulcer (when in contact with air, or become encysted
(when in the viscera ) The cellular tissue enveloping these
nodules is at first inflamed, and in a few days becomes hard,
dense, indurated, causing the adherence of all parts con-
cerned, whether it be located around an ulcer, of either nas-
al cavity or skin, or around a cord, button, or any kind of
tumor or gland. This is so reliable and constaut a symptom
that I would consider it as the infalliable basis of all differen-
tial characters with other diseases and state, that whenever
this induration does not esist around an ulcer, button, cord
or tumor, or gland, there is not, nor can there be, chronic
I/landers and farcy

The buttons have the size of a lentil, hickory nut cr olive.
The largest ones are subcutaneous, the lenticular ones are
located in the derm, and conglomerate. When they are
Boftening the skin becomes adherent to what remains hard in
tbe button, which is only so in tbe center; the hair falls off
and vitality ceasing, the skin mortifies in one piece or by
morsels, and the wound produced is an ulcer.

The cords are long, flexouH swellings, located in the snben-
taneoua tissue or in lymphatic vessels, coming especially
where large veins run close to the skin, and concentrating
gerernlly towards the ganglions. They always start from an
ulcer or an accidental wound.

The tumors are similar to the cords, only of larger dimen-
sions, are fonnd especially on costal and cervical regions.
They Beldom open and exceptionally form ulcers, but remain

I soft CUVHUS.

The ganglions, or tumors, or glands are round, hard, of ir-
regular surface, adherent and of very dense indnrated tissue,
which sometimes forms abscesses; in that case, the lent of the
gland forms a very hard kernel with an ulcerous, fistulous
opening. I will mention as a farcinous tumor the indurated
tumor of the testicles and their envelopes, called earcocele.

The swellings are found in the limbs, affecting one or sev-
eral joints, and in a short time the whole leg; after tbe in-
flammatory period has passed, they become hard and cov-
ered with white cords and small buttons, and of course later
with ulcers. At the same time ether cords will emanate
from these swellings to the corresponding ganglion. This
cordeous appearance is the principal character which will
distinguish the farcy swelliDgs from other spontaneous oedem-
a ■ of the hind legs, but due to different causes.

The ulcers. All the above functions will finally produce
ulcers. They are regular, circular, with indurated bordera;
bottom of ulcer always Bhows small indurated grauulaiions
of a pale leaden color, and have a tendency to increase in
depth and circumference, and are refractory to cicatrization
with a few exceptions! (The fluid running out of these ab-
cesses is albuminous, oily, but dries up and forms a brown
sticking crust. Often ulcers close to others, join together
and form one large ulceration.)

General Appearance. The hair is staring, without lustre,
falling off easy on mane and tail, coat day, adherent; and
soon symptoms appear in the nose, characterizing the
chronic glanders.

Nasal Cavity. In light farcy affection nothing might be
found in the nasal cavity except a pale colored membrane.
But later on a discharge will take place from both nostrils,
or but one, aud that generally on the left side. Fl he quan-
tity of the nasal discharge is of very little importauce; but
when the discharge is thick, of a dirty gray color, mixed
with a greenish or sanguineous aspect, and leaving brown
crusts, stickirjg, gluey, attached to the borders of the nos-
tril, it is characteristic of glanders. Nasal membrane pale,
of leaden color or marbled; sometimes one or several ulcers
are noticed on the septum or under the nasal wing; these
ulcers are small, circular, like punched, with indurated,
turned up borders; bottom rough, pale grajish, indurated
with a tendency to increase. Under the fold of the nasal
wing membrane thickened, yetlowish or purple, rough, with
hypertrophied follicles, and often one or two miliary tuber-
cles that are very characteristic. Almost in all cases there
is a peculiar unpleasant odor manifested with the expired
air, which would recall the odor of a rotten onion. When-
ever the disease has progressed so far as to affect the lungs,
we will hear a singular cough, dry, short, aborted and never
repeating- I used to call it the glandered cough.

The pathological lesions after death are many miliary tub-
ercles in the lungs, containing a fibrinous, purulent or cal-
careous substance according to the period of their forma-
tion. Sometimes several tubercles unite, become soft and
form a vomique. On the inferior border of the lungs can
be formed an induration of white or grayish, seldom of red
color; this also can become soft in the center and form a
cavern. Nasal Cavity. Besides the above lesion already
described, more or less ulcers or ulcerous erosions. Seldom
ulcers penetrate to or through the septum; turbina ed bones
contain a purulent thick, fetid matter, the osseum lamellae
are deformed and often showing one or several ulcerations.
Sinuses, mucous membrane thickened, aud filled with cas-
eous, thick matter of bad odor, and often ulcers on larynx.

All farcinous tumorous glands and swellings are formed by
dense indurated cellular tissue, hard to cut, and containing
a few small abscesses. Lymphatic vessels or cords filled
with pus and enveloped by indurated cellular tissues.

In acute glanders and farcy we notice farcy buttons and
ulcers appear on the skin at the same time, tuen the g'au-
deivd lesions in the nasal cavity; all morbid formations pass
through their various phases in a few days, and give exit to
a yellow fluid mixed with blood; the ulcers produced hava
irregular borders, reversed, injected and lumeHed, bottom
red, dead c^lor, secreting a seivns, yellowish flnid, that sel-
dom dries up nor forms crusts; glands swolleo, soft, oedem-
atons, free of adherence, often absent; nasal dseharge,
double, thin, yellowish-c lored matter and mixed with blood.
Nasfll membrane injected with a yellowish infiltration, or
covered with petechiae. Nasal ulcers isolated and circular,
or conglomerated, forming a large, irregular wound, borders
tumefied and injected, bottom of ulcers granulated, red und
bleeding on the lightest friction. Sometimes this ulceration
penetrates to and through the nasal cartilage, establishing a
communication of both cavities. Allulcers euhrge in a short
time, and between them the nasal membrane is infiltrated
with a fibrinous or albuminous substance, that becomes soft
aud causes the ulceroos dt-struction of the membrane on a
very large surface, exactly similar to a gangrenous effect.

There are always leuiicular buttons that mark a beginning
chancre. Acute glanders alwaysjeauses death in four or six
days.

In former times the glanders and farcy have been consid-
ered by the most prominent lights in veterinary science as
of a tuberculous nature, and the miliary deposits in the
lungs were admitted to be entirely similar to those of tuber-
culosis. The microscopists made great effort-* to discover
some marked difference between the two diseases in the in-
timate nature of the ^abscess, its fornia'ion and its con-
tents, although well kuowing the great difference of the
symptoms in both affec'ions. All admitted, however, and
the same opinion is prevailing still at the pre ent time, that
the specific product of glanders is a small nolulus, of the
size of a cent, composed of round cells and connective tissues
these noduli degenerate and form cavitys or ulcers accord-
ing to their location. Prof. Bonley bad such a eonhdenre
in the metastatic character of those tuberculous deposits in
the glanders that, whenever he was called npun lo examine
a suspicious horse that showed only a bad nasal discharge,
and an adherent intermaxillary gland, without any visible
ulcer, he invariably condemned such lmrse as affected wi h
the confirmed glanders, when he found one or two miliary
tubercles on the membrane under the nasal wing; that, said
he, is an evident proof of the existence of miliary tubercles
in the lungs.

But since that time voterinary science has made great juo-
gress. Bacteriology was unknown in our medicine, and in
its infancy in human [pathology, and no bacillus was tv- r
thought of being the true element and constitutional prin-
ciple, the liviug animal of the glanders. It is to day ad-
mitted by all the veterinary authorities that the glanders
cannot exist without the presence of this bacillus, which is
found only in the gl inderea deposits like tuberculous abscesses
and ulcers. It U also canceled and proved by inoculations
that the lucillus is the only possible element of ontagioo.

Let us look now for the favorable conditions for the devel-
opment of the glandered bacillus It has been proved by
statistics that the glanders and farcy acquire an extreme
degree of extension in moderate climates, und that extreme
cold and very hoi weather destroy the vitality in the bacil-
lus. Hence it is possible the fluids within or without in-
fected stables may provide suitable media for the bacteria to

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retain the:r vitality outside oE the animal orgmisni. Accord-
ing to Krav'be, there occurred in 10,000 horses in Norway,
ironi 1S57 to 1873, six cases of glanders yearly, in Denmark
85, in Great Britain 14, Swe en -37, Wnrjtemberg 77, Prussia
78, Servia 75, Belgium 138; in the French army 1,130; in the
Algerian Army 1,848, which show that glanders increase in
frequency as we so from a northern to a southern climate.
(Am. Vet. Rev., June, 18S7). Now as the climate of Califor-
nia is about similar to that of Southern France and Algeria,
and as the manner in which the police la* s are executed" here
in California is far less strict tban in the European coun-
tries, we can affirm tbat the glandered virus finds a suitable
place in our State to retain its complete vitality wherever it
is produced, like barn floors, barn yards, manure, straw,
stacks, pools of putrid water, and even pastures, and no
rough winter will ever come to destroy the same. The glan-
ders and farcy have been reported as causing very great
ravages amongst tbe equine species in a'most every county
in California, and thousands of horses and mules have been
destroyed as victims of this contagious disease. When I
consider the great resisting vitality of the glanderous bacillus
I am led to believe that it is impossible for this State to get
rid of this contagions element witbin the Dext few years,
especially as there is no authority exisiiog in this S'ate that
has the legal power to enforce a proper and complete disin-
fec ion of the infected premises, besides burning the body of
the diseased animal.

From tbe nature and the location of the pathologioal les-
ioDs after death, I would infer that the disease affects only the
lymphatic vessels located in the skin and the upper parts of
the respiratory organs; while the intestinal mucous mem-
brane and the lungs do not show the least morbid modifica-
tion, and the trachea and bowels are only slightly affected.
There is consequently a good reason for the theory that the
disease enters the body through the lymphatic vessels,
which absorb sjme mysterious irritating element; a con-
gestion follows; causes a partial or total coagulation of
the lymph, a dilatation of the vessels and the vasory form of
their canals. Morbid chaoges must Daturally follow this con-
dition, and prodnce the isolated gangrened sores on the skin
and large mortified places ou the nasal membrane.

I do not believe in the presence of any microbic element in
the nourishing fluids, nor in any modification in the chemical
or physical elements of the blood, nor in any disturbance in
the physiological functions of any organ or system of organs
as connected with primitive origin of this disease until reli-
able proofs appear to advance a different opinion.

F om the above description of the differential symptoms, I
form the following conclusions as relating to the possible
glanders. 1st. Tbat the mule disease in California is, origi-
nally, not the chronic farcy, on account of the complete ab-
sence of induration in all the pathological formations. No
hard, adherent intermaxillary gland, no indurated nasal
ulcer, no chronic glanders, no hard, indurated cords and
n'o^rs on the sk n, no chronic farcy. 2d. That, although
theie exists a very great analogy of symptoms, it cannot
either be the acute glanders and farcy, because the mules
i esist this affection many months, and the horses even longer,
while the confirmed acute glaoders causes death in from fuur
to six days without fail. "When farcy causes death, the post
mortem examinations will always show the lesions of acate
glanders in the nasal cavity and lungs, as also of suppurative
arthritis. On the contrary I have never discovered any
lesion of metastatic or inflammatory origin in the lungs nor
in other viscera of ; the several mules I have examined after
death.

Ou tbe other hand it is an admitted fact that the acute
glanders and farcy select in preference animals of a sanguine
constitution, and especially the jackass and mule, stallions
and well-bred horses, which are naturally more excitable than
tbe phlegmatic, cold-blooded horse. It has been repeatedly
proven that chronio farcy inoculated from a horse to a jack-
ass, never developed the chronic glanders but always the
acute form, and caused death in from four to ?ix days. Now
the mule has evidently inherited a portion of this natural apti-
t ide to contract the acute form in all internal diseases, and,
indeed, mules suffering from a chronic internal affection are
very, very scarce. It is well known that thousands of mules
were affected in thiB State aud lived for seveial months, some
of them even keeping np a good condition for a long time, so
that this circumstance must discard all idea that the violent
poison of acute glanders and farcy exists in this affection.

I will consider now the question of contagion which un-
doubtedly highly characterizes glanders and farcy. The
main objections I find against the supposed contagion are:
1st. The fact tbat many animals are attacked in a very short
time at one place and in different premises of the same county
2d. The outbreak of the disease all over the body in a violent
manner (which is only possible in the acute glanders) seems
opposed to the idea that the multiplication of the bacillus
requires time and slow progress, as is the case in chronic
farcy (which disease is not indicated by the existing symp-
toms.) 3d. That no evidence is known of the existence of a
real, living contpgious po ■ in, 4th. That the cessation of the
disease at every place after the affected animals were destroyed,
proves that the disease was located in the individual organ-
ism. 5th. That no reliable evidence of direct contagion has
been reported, but rather the proofs of non-contagion. 6th.
The fact that, in the majority of cases, this disease is spon-
taneously developed without any known cause, while the
glanders are considered to be the product of contagion.

If this disease is not tbe glanders, what then is its real
nature? It is very easy to ask this question, but rather difB-
c lit to give it decisive answer. I am convinced tbat the
affection is located in the lymphatic system, and consistB
either in a certain modificatioo of the lymphatic fluid or in
an inflammation of the vessels. I always had, and still have
to-day, a great doubt as to the inflamm.ttory character of
this disease, for I never could notice any great modification
in the auatomical structure of the ganglion and vessels that
would be pronortio ied to the vast extension of the disease
over the whole body ani for a long time.

I leave the further study of this question to more competent
men tban I am, and who have at their disposition sufficient
time, capital and the proper instruments to carry out their
investigations successfully for the benefit of our science.

I must not forget, before closing the diagnosis, to mention
the circumstance that frequently local lymphangitis affects
tbe intramaxillary and inguinal ganglions and that the first
one very often terminates into chronic glanders, if proper
tare is not taken to effect a speedy cure. The lymphangitis
in a posterior leg is always of a more inflammatory type,
generally it terminates wpII And remains of a benigi.- charac-
ter. It also happens very oftea that accidental wounds or
wounds coosecju ut to an operation are followed by ulcerous
lvmphaugitis ou their peripheries, that constitutes local
farcy; it is easily cured, but if neglected, is liable to poison
the whole system and degenerate into general farcy.

It thus appears, that lymphangitis whether local or general,
can be of a benign character at the beginning of the disease,

and in the course of time affect a farcmous type and become
glauders and farcy.

In support of my considerations about this disease; I will
now relate several cases, as briefly an possible, and earnestly
vouch for the veracity of every one of them.
To be Continued in our next.

A Great Four-Mile Race.

The readers of the Breeder and Sportsman will naturally
wonder at suoh a heading for an item in a ^hoss*' paper: yet
still it is a reminiscence of the early days, all of which are
dear to our elders, and eagerly sought after by those who are
of later date. It was hanging up in the office of this paper
when the attention of the writer was first called to it, and at
once he thought of tbe excitement created at the time, when
it was first known on the street that Norfolk and Lodi were
going to have a contest for the supremacy of the Californian
turf. By the way, a synopis of the history of the three sheet
poster would not be out of the way here. As is well known
the editor of this paper has been a potent factor in racing
matters for many years, and shortly after starting the B. and
S. he wis presented with the poster, it being a relic of former
days. For several years it hung in the old office and then
disappeared, without, as it seems now, any one missiDg it.
In the course of time the offices were removed into the pres-
ent commodious quarters, and there being a vacancy ou the
wall someone suggested that the poster would till up the
space.

Then commenced a hunt, that lasted for weeks. The
cashier, animated by the spirit which all true sportsmen
possess, offered out of his own pocket a reward for the dis-
covery of the missing poster, but even that failed to bring it
to light. One day a gentleman visitor asked about the relic,
and was informed about its mysterious disappearance.
"Why," he said, "Mr. Hinchman would give five hundred
dollars for it." (lYes, I have no doubt he would give a
thousand." During the aftejnoon the office boy asked the
cashier what it was that the gentleman waoted io give a thous-
and dollars for, and waB told. Inside of ten minutes the
long lost poster was brought to view, Willie, the aforesaid
office boy, who had bnt lately come to work for the paper,
never having heard of theloss.

He told how he found it tucked in carefully behind an old
file of the paper, and of course did not know its value from
an historical point, and had never heard of the reward for its
finder. When brought from its hiding place, manager, cash-
ier, book-keeper and subscription clerk, the dog man, cow
man, rod man, rifle man, dairy man. the trot'ing-horse man
and the thoroughbred man, even the advertising agent stood
in a group, all silent, permeated by a feeling of reverence,
caused by looking upon "The poster." But to the races.
Of course the great interest centred in the big event. The
ground was one m tss of human beiDgs, everybody who could
get away from business was present, and betting was in-
dulged m to a remarkable degree, Mr. Killip alone holding
almost $300,000 on the result. Without going into the
details of the race, suffice it to say that Norfolk won after a
hardly contested battle. One gentleman informs me that
although he left the track at five o'clock it was ten before he
reached M ntgomery and Market streets. T • thorough-
fares were literally jammed with vehicles of all descriptions.

Owing to some blunder, Mrs. Theo. Winters and family
was refused admission to the track unless they paid, which
so incensed the owner of Norfolk that he refused to run the
big race on the last day. so arrangements were made whereby
the series would be concluded at Sacramento. At that place
another large crowd filled the enclosure, the race being the
sole topic of conversation throughout tne State. The result
was the same as before, Norfolk winning easily. It was
intended to have the winner continue on for an extra mile,
to beat his sire's record, but the moment the race was virtu-
tually ovc, the carriages from the field at once tilled up tbe
track, and Harvey, the rider, was signalled to pull up. Tbe
two heats stand unequalled for time up to this date, 5- 27 J,
5:294.

The poster alluded to is the only one known to be in exist-
ence, and is an interesting relic of a great equine contest.

OCEAN HOUSE RACE COURSE.

SPRING ftYfr^SnTh — ~ MEETING.

1865. .PPMPS^ 1865"

FtRST DAY-TUESDAY, MAY 23.
Purse S3,SrO, with an inside stake of §2,000 each; half forfeit. Two-
mile heatd. Free for all.

C. H. Bryan names br h • Lodi

Bv imp. Yorkshire, dam Topaz by imp. Glencoe. Ridden by
Gilpatrick.

Theo. "Winters names b h Norfolk

By Lexington, dam Novice by imp. GleDcoe.
SECOND DAY.
Post Stake— Entrance $2ro, half forfeit. Two-mile heats, $400 to
be added by the club; the second horse to save his entrance. Closed
April 15th, with the following subscribers:
R. T. O'Ffanlon, Sanfa Clara. I Thomas White, Butte.

Ari Hopper, Santa Clara. | A. F. Grigaby, Napa.

THIRD DAY.
SwREPSTAEE-For three-year-olds; entrance $100, half forfeit; ?20o
added by the Club. Mile and repeat The second horse to save his
entrance. Closed April I5tb, wl'h ihe following subscribers:

Nathan Coombs, of Napa, nam°B be. Camanche

By Billy Cheatham, dam by imp. Lawyer, out of Kate Simpson.

W, H. Winter, of Napa, names be Huichica

By Billv Cheatham, out of Jenny ulnd.

Theo. Winters, of Nevada, names blk c Alex. BarneB

By Belmont, out of Evadne, by WinnebaffO.

Theo. Winters, of Nevada, names ch c Richmond

By Belmont, out of tbe dam of Dasbaway.

Ari Hopper, of S%nta Clara, names be Jim Eoff

By Cross Btte. out of Bess.

A. F. Grigsby, of Napa, names be Finnegan

By Volscian, dam's pedigree unknowD.
R. T. O'Hanlon.of Santa Clara, names ch f by Owen Dale, dam by
Medoc,
Samk Day — Dash of mile and a quarter. Free for all. Purse $100.
Entrance ?10, to go to second best horse.

FOURTH DAY.
Purse 8200— Entrance 10 par cent.; free for aU. Mile and repeat-
Second horse Lo ssve bis entrance.

Same Day— Dash of a mile and a half. Free fnr all. Purse 8160.
Entrance 10 per cent. Second tmrse to save his entrance.
FIFTH DAY.
Pi7RSE?3ro. Entrance 10 per cent. Entrance money to go to second
b.'st horse. Mile heats 3 in 6; free to all.
LAST DAY.
Pobse 53,6(10, with an inside stake of $2,000 each; half forfeit.
Three-nule beats. Free for all.

C. H. Bryn names br h Lodt | Theo. Winters names b h.. Norfolk

Pedigree above.
In the Post Stake and Sweepstake, three or more to fill. In all the
other races, two or more to make a race. Entries on all tbe above
purses ten per cent. Norfolk and Ludi are excluded from all purses
except those on first and last day. Entries for tbe Post and Sweep-
stake can be made by letter to the office of the "Spirit of the TimeB."
or to the undersigned.

The track is one of the beet in the State, and will be in perfect
order for the meeting announced. Neither tiin*» nor expenae have
been spared in preparing it, aud as this meeting will be the best and
most interesting that ever has takeu place on this coast, and involves
a considerable outlay, the patronage of the public is solicited.

All the above races will be run according to tbe Rules of tbe State of
California, and th« purses will be hung up in the stand promptly
each day of tbe races. Every arrangement will be made for the
accommodation of the public aud particularly foi families.

Admission on first and last days S2.00

On other days *".".".!. .. .*1 CO

J. M. Daniels, Sup't.

Racine at Eureka.

The Eureka Jockey Club held its meeting last week but
owing to bad weather was not as successful as was hoped for.
Except on the last day, the attendance was small, rain pre-
venting many from participating in the sport. The follow-
ing summaries show the results of the different events.

FIRST DAY.
Running Novelty Race, ?450.— First quarter ?C0, half 875 three-
quarters $85, mile ?100, mile aud a quarter $130.
D. Dennison's b g Da\e Douglase, a, Leinster— Lily Simpson, US

-Dennison 1

W. H.Babbs'cb f Rose Lewis, 1, Flood— Fanny Lewis, 116. .Jones 2
N. A. Covarrublas's ch g Gladstone, 4, Shi lob— Margaret, 116,

Hoag 3

T. G. Jones' ch g Kildare, 8, Kyrle Daly— Mistake, IO'J Newell

C. H. Babb's ch g Bogus, a, Onhir , 115 Carnllo

A. Colman's b g Little Cap, a, , us Wyman

Time, U miles 2:17.

Gladstone won the one-quarter and oi>e-hair, Kildare the tbree-
quarterB , and Dave Douglas the mile and a quarter.

Poole were sold ou the half mile. Bogus $.'0. field $16, Gladstone 55.

Same Pay— Running purse $160, of which &L35 to the first and $26 to
the second. Three-eighths dash.

H. Cooper's b m Edith R, a, Woodbury— Gilpatrick. 1J5. . .Dennison I
T.J. Knight's g g Stoneman, a, Kirby Smith— Hunkey Dorey, 116

Bailey 2

J. Fields' b g Combination, a, Nelson •

Time, 35ft.

Pools: Stoneman $20, Edith R. $15, Combination $5.

Same Day— Trotting, purse $250: three-minute claBS,

fl. S. Turner's b m .lip, a. Vermouth — Boston 1 1 1

J.N Minor's g g Pete Steinway, a, Steinway-Sciatia ...... 2 2 2

P. H. Quinn, b m June Bug, 3. Pascora Haywards-Electrio 3 4 0

PooIb: Pete 8teinway $20, Jip $10, June Bug $5.

SECOND DAY .

Running Purse $200, for two-year-olds. First horse $150, second
$50. Three-quarters of a mile

T. G. Jones ' br g Jack Pot, Joe Hooker— Lugena Newell 1

W. H. Babb's ch g Arthur 3. Jones 2

W. Pinnel's ch h Wild Robin, Keystone— Rifleman ... , .. b

Time, 1:25.

Pools: Jack Pot $20, Arthur H. $15, Wild Robin $5.

Same day.— Running purse $15J, of which second receives $25 One-
half mile and repeat.
N. A. Covarrubias ch g Gladstone 4, Shiloh -Margaret 113

--- Hm»g 1 2 1

W. H- Babb's ch g Bogus, a Opnir— ■ 113 Carrillo 2 12

D. Dennison's ch m Blue Bonuet 4, Joe Hooker— Kate Carson 113

Denniion 3 3 3

Joe Hooker, Little Cap, Klickatat Tom ran unplaced.

Time, 60J, 50&, 62.
Pools: Gladstone $30, Bogus $15, Field 810.

THIRD DAY.

Humboldt Stakes, for all ages, $25 entrance; $ forfeit, §250 added, aeo-
ond to receive 875, and third save entrance fee.
W. H. Babb's ch m Rose Lewis 4, Flood— Fannie Lewis 116

Carrillo 1

W. Dennison's br m Haidee a, King Alfonso — Inverness 115

Dennieon 2

N. A. Covarrubias ch g Gladstone 4, Reveille— Unknown 115 .. Ho-ig 3
Time, 1:49J.

Pools: Gladstone $30, Haidee $20, Rose Lewis $5.

Same day.— Sunning purse $150, of which second receives $25. 600
yards .

W. H. Babb's ch g Bogus a, Ophir ]15 Carrillo 1

J. Field's bg Combination -115 Nelson 2

H, Cooper's b m Edith it. a, Woodburry-tjiipaiL'icii Ho . ..Hoag 3
Time, 33$.

Pools: Bogus $20, Edith R. $10, Field $6.

W. H. E. Smith'B b m Lady McBeth, Highland .

F. F. Rich'B b m Electric, NewlandB — Belmont.

J. F. Miner's g p. Pete Steinway, Steinway-Sciatia,

J. McDonongh's ch g Felix, Overlind -Buy Magg.

R. Holmes' b g Burt Holmes, ■

FOURTH DAY — EXTRA DAY.

Handicaps for two-year-olds. $10 entrance. $150 added; second to
receive entrance money. Thrpe quarters of a mile.

P. Donalich's ch g Niacho B, Wanderer — Flower Girl, 120 Hoag I

T.G.Jones'b g Jack Pot, Joe Hooker— Lnsrena, 120 Newell 2

W. pinnell'sch h Wild Robin, Keystone— Rifleman, 110 Nelson i

W. H. Babb's ch g Arthur H., 115 Carrillo 3

Time, 1 .22.
Pools: Niacho B. $20, Jack Pot $10, field S5.

Extia running, for all ages; $10 entrance, half forfeit, $125 added>
second to receive entrance money. Half-mile and repeat.
S. J. Knight's g g Stoneman, a, Kirby Smith— Hunkey Dc-ey

Carillo 1 2 1

D, Donaka's b g Klickatat Tom. a, Smith 2 12

H. Cooper's bin Edith R, a, Woodbury— Gilpatrick ....Pitrce 3 3 3
Sagelnesh. Same and Little Cap Ian unplaced.

Time, 51, 62. 5Uj.
Pools: Klickatat Tom $20, field $10, Edith $5.

FIFTH DAY.
Eureka Stake for all ages, $50 entrance; half forfeit, $300 added, of
which second to receive $I0u, tnird saves stake; 1J mile.
D. Dennison's b g Dave Douglas, a, Leinster — Lily Simpson

Dennison 1

W. H. Babb's ch f Rose Lewis, 4, Mcod - Fanny Lewis Corrillo 1

D. Denuisou's br m Haidee, a. King A lphonso— Inverness 3

Time, 2:064.
Pools sold: Dennison Stable $35, Rose Lewis $10.
Running t urse of $2H0, for all ages, of which seooud to receive 850-
Th re e-quarters of a mile.

N. A. Covarrubias ch g Gladstone, 4, Shiloh— Margaret Hoag 1

D. Dennison's ch m Blue Bonnet, 4, Joe Hooker — Kate Carson

Deunlsou 2

W. H. Babb's ch g Bogus, a, *">pbir Corrillo 3

Klickatat Tom and Kildare ran unplaoed.
Pools: Gladstone $20, Bogus $15, field $6.

Answers to Correspondents.

Qi'.entionB answered only throngh these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faitb . Let-
ers received without the writer'n name cannot receive attention.

W. P. A , Sacramento.

Will yon kindly in your next issue tell me what is the fast-
est time on record for 100 yards in a foot race.

Answer. — The fasteat time as given by record books is 9$
seconds, by George Seward, on the Turnpike road, Hammer-
smith, England, September 30, 1S44. It has been accepted
as correct by numerous authorities, but there is no positive
information tbat Seward ever accomplished the feat in
the time stated. In fact the newspapers of the following day
say he made it in about 10 seconds. Some years afterwards
a sporting journal staled Seward had beaten 10 seconds, then
it was given as about 9$" seconds, until finally it has been
given in later jeers as 9i, with really nothing to bear out the
assumption that he came anywhere near that time.

J. S. T., Presoott, Washington Ty.
Was Crichton sired by Imp. Glenco?
Answer. Yes.

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Ircjefe and jSprflrtstmrn.

Dec. 15

Prom Ei^-hard 'Ten-Broeck.

Iu oar issue of Dse 1 we published an artic'e by Geoige
Crichuiore (the "Krik" of the Turf Guides), concerning the
Goodwood Cop. Mr. Ten-Broeck writes us to correct cer-
tain errors occurring therein.

Editok Bkeedek and Sportsman: — Being here with my
family for health and repose, my attention was called to an
article in your paper referring to tbe running ot Prioress and
Pryor for the Goodwood Cup, in 1S57. The statement being
erroneous, I will correct it; and will give the why my horses
were sent to England, and the wherefore of their running for
the Goodwood Cup.

I will diverge to refer to incideuts about Fashion and Boston
race in same paper, to illustrate judgment of my mentor, Col
William K. Johnson cf Virginia. Before the race I called at
his room at the hotel on Union Course. Long Island, and
said, "Col., who will win?" He replied, "It is a toss up." I
then said, "How fast can Boston run four miles to-day?" He
replied, "From 7:32 to 7:33." Fashion won in 7:32£.

En 1S54 I had Arrow, and Pryor, (bred by me) and Lexing-
ton (purchased). The latter won the State Post Sweepstakes
of $20,000, beating Leeompte (named for Louisiana), High-
lander (for South Carolina), and another (for Alabama) .
Subsequently Leeompte beat Lexington, four mile heats iu
7:26, the fastest time ever made up to that date. Bnt as the
jockey pulled Lexington up by mistake at the end of three
miles, losing one hnndred yard^, I proposed the same race
the succeeding week for §10,000 which was declined by the
owner of Leeompte.

Prior to 1S54 I sent my stable of horses to Canada where
they ran nine times, winning nine times. The expense of
the trip surpassed the amount won by S1000, as the Canadian
purses were small. At Caledonia Springs I engaged Brown
{subsequently my trainer) as a stable lad. Then I sent
horses to Havana. This was a H*sco, as the Habaneros said
they would as soon see engines run on a railroad.

There was no racing in the noitb. In the south, there was
only Leeompte, who would not run, so I determined to seek
fresh fields in England, and started Stewart, (an excellent
man, and formerly trainer to Col. Wade Hampton of South
Carolina) with Lexington, Pryor and othors to New York,
where to give Leeompte another chance to run, I sent a rodo-
montade article to the JV. Y. Spirit of the Times saying Les-
iugton could beat the world, 4 mile heats, §10.000 a side, or
could run faster 4 miles than an}' horse had run for §10,000.

John Minor Botts, member of Congress from Virginia, put
up $2,500 as a forfeit on Time, I the same on my horse,
which I sent back to Natchez, Miss,, to his former train&r,
Mr. Ben Prior, deferring the English pastures for the next
year.

Lexington won in 7:19f.

Captain Minor, I, and others were timing in the judges
stand. Captain Minor said, "he will lose at the end of ihe
first mile, no horse can run four miles at that pace." "The
wish is father to the thought,'1 1 replied. "He is not running
yet, he is only cantering.''

Lexington subsequently beat Leeompte, which I then
bought and again started my caravan for my Mecca,, Mr.
Morris having one-fourth in the venture. I sent Palmer in
charge of the horses, accompanying them to Glasgow, the
law prohibiting horses on passenger steamers to England.
The wherefore of the ruuning for the Goodwood Cup, is, that
Gilpatrick on Prioress led about 50 yards during the first
mile, instead of waiting as ordered. There had been an
accident over the same course, and this so demoralized Gil-
patrick, that when the horses in the rear CBme up at the end
of the first mile he pulled out of the course, losing 100
yards, when he again pulled in, and pursued them looking
on, instead of winning, as he might have done! I had declared
to win with Prioress, Prior only being started to make pace
for her! I paid $25,000 for my losing on this race. Then
I sent Palmar and Gilpatrick back to America, installing
Brown in charge of horses. Leeompte and Prior soon died,
increasing my debit to some 880,000, which reached about
$100,000 in October. Milton Sauford had the pertinacity of
a Down Easter, his mother said she hoped Milton would win
in England, otherwise he would never return. I, as a Knicker-
bocker, being more prudent, arranged to start home with my
household gods in November.

I had but ten pounds on Prioress when she won the
Cesarewitch.

The American horses iu England won the Goodwood Cup,
the Stanford Cap, the Goodwood Stakes, the Ascot Stakes,
the Brighton Stakes, the Great Yorkshire Handicap, all long
distance races, also the Bentinck Memorial Stafees, four miles
and a quarter, various three-year-old races, and a number of
Match Kaces, two being for gentlemen riders, owners up.

I bred two of tbe horses I took to England, and bought
two, these four being the only good ones. I paid all ex-
penses, directed all trainers, except Mr. J. B. Pryor, (who
was unsurpassed 'or capacity and integrity). I nothing ex-
tenuate, or set down aught in malice. Let the American
public be content as I am. I had a good time and I paid for
it. Richard Tk;n-Broeck.

Col. Dickey got hold of a mare called Mattie Howard, put
her in training for the big event, the public in the meantime
displaying a more than usual interest in the result. Wood-
ward bet at l*>ast $20 000 on the race and many friends who
valued his judgement watered as much more. Tbe race
took place on December 7th, 1S71, at the old Agriculturel
Park. There was not a very large crowd in attendance con-
sidering the amount depending on the outcome, but every
man present had bets for or against the mare. When you
consider it was only a half mile track, it seems marvelous
that a horse without any known pedigree could go the
distance. However she managed to win for her owner in
59:30^, landing him a very large winner. Poor Bill!-! He's
joined the great majority and Col. Dickey is now a resident
of Boston.

Menlo Park, December 10, 18S8.

Skin Grafting-

T. Assheton Smith writes to the Canadian Sportsman:
The above subject, as connected with veterinary surgery,
should, I think, possess interest for both the profession and
the horse-owning community. It appears, however, to have
received little attention from either.

I venture to enter into the following details of the process,
in order that any practitioner who has occasion to perform
tbe operation may escape the discouragement and failure
which attended my first attempt.

The subject of this experiment was a Waller pony, which
met with an accident, skinning the near fore-leg on ail sides,
from knee to fetlock. I have no hesitation in saying that,
but for the success of the treatment, the results of the wound
would have necessitated her destruction.

Seeing the case about an hour after the accident, I strapped
up what skin remained with adhesive plaster, and put her in
slings. Within three days, however, the skin had sloughed
off, exposing bone, tendons, ligaments, etc., and it was evi-
dently impossible that the skin from the edges of the wound
(fully twelve inches apart) could have supplied material to
cover the lesion. I then determined to try grafting, though
more than doubtful of success, as I had never heard or read
of its employment in veterinary practice.

During the time the mare was under treatment, which was
about two months, it appeared that the grafts "took" better,
as the wound advanced in age. I, therefore, consider it
likely that the want of success which attended my first
efforts was due to: 1, The freshness of the wound; 2, The
coarse nature of the skin I was then employing, taking from
the inside of a horse's thigh; and 3, Lack of experience in the
process and of knowledge as to the best methods.

On subsequently trying the skin of a frog and that of a
chicken, for purposes of transplantation, I obtaiued some
successful grafts from each; but as the latter "took' more
freely. I confined myself to its use exclusively.

I will uow proceed to describe what I found to be the best
process, as follows: By way of preparation, the wound
should be dressed with an antiseptic, preferably, a solution
of bichloride of mercury (I in 5,000) in water, firmly band-
aged, and left for two or three days undisturbed. This will
level the granulations and obviate the necessity of cauterisa-
tion, which should be avoided.

Then, having procured the chicken, a minute point of
skin from the side of the body under the wing, is raised with
a fine forceps, snipped off with a pair of 6harp scissors, and
placed on the thumb nail. With a sharp scalpel it is then
divided into portions — the smaller the better — which serve
as grafts.

The point on the wound where the skin is to be renewed,
is gently scraped with the scalpel without drawing blood;
and, with the point of a silver needle or probe, the grafts are
pressed iu between the granulations. When a sufficient
number have been applied, the whole wound is freely
powdered with iodoform covered with a piece of guttapercha
protective, (which is non-adhesive), and overall along ban-
dage of hichloride ganze is firmly rolled. In this stale it is
left undisturbed for a week.

The appearance of a successful graft is unmistakable; as it
presents a characteristic small white speck with faint radia-
ting lines.

It is important, when teasing the skin on the thumb nail,
to avoid delay; for evaporating quickly deprives it of its
natural moisture, and and renders it dry and useless. It is
also unadvisable to wash or cleanse the skin before removing
it from the chicken, and it should be borne in mind that as
the epithelial layer is all that is required, as little connective
tissue as possible should be taken, and absolutely no fat,
which rapidly decomposes,

I believe th^t so simple an operation might be frequently
peformed with great benefit, in those cases we not uofre-
quently meet with, where a large "sit-fast," from a saddle or
harness gall is removed with the knife, and the wound,
though it readily heals, is constantly breaking out afresh; the
lost skin being replaced by a poor and inadequate substitute.

The Sale of Ormonde.
A few days ago the daily papers contained a telegraphic
communication from New York stating that tbe well known
English stallion Ormonde, by Bend Or, darn Lilly Agnes by
Macaroni, had been sold to an American for $85,000, Senator
Hearst being the presumed purchaser. Mr. Hearst denies
that any one has received authority from him to buy Or-
monde, and knows nothing whatever about the matter.
From private information obtained the Breeder and Sports-
man is rather inclined to doubt the truth of the sale and it
will probably be denied when the English newspapers get
word of the rumor. The big bay is one of the features of
Eton Hall, and is looked upon as the most important attrac-
tion in that quaint and historical home of the Duke of West-
minster by the thousands of tourists who annually visit it in
Cheshire. Less than three years ago twenty thousand guineas
was offered for Bendigo, the game son of Ben Battle— Hasty
Girl, and refused, his owner considering him worth more
money. If his assumption was correct Ormonde must be
woith at least twice &b much, for in his veins runs the blood
of Doncaster. Stockwell and The Cure, lines which are simply
unapproachable. If he ever leaves his present ownership the
price will be found to be much more than that reported.

Guy.

A Model Horse Farm.

A Reminiscence-

"Mr. Killip. please tell the Brekder and Sportsman some-
thing of interest." When the question was asked the well
known pool seller and auctioneer, he was sitting in his
Montgomery street office seemingly lost in thought. The
voice of the reporter evidently recalled the fact that it is uow
1SS9 for the genial old timer answered:

"Well, that is strange, I was just thinking about a race that
took place here, many u year ago, I'd tell you how it was.
Bill Woodward was one of a class of sports we had in Frisco
during the palmy days, when money was easier to get than
water is now, and you could'nt put up tuo much for Bill he'd
call you every time. Bill he took a notion that no horse
could trot twenty milc-B in an hour aud used to blow around
among the horsemen, offering to back his opinion on thut
particular idea, until one night wheu quite a crowd was
gathered in one of the popular sporting resorts, Bill again
turned loose on his hobby bantering any one to take him up.
Col. Dickey was just pouring out some whiskey into a glass,
he hesitated, set dowu the bottle again, and turning to Wood-
ward said, 'Bill, how much will yon bet on this twenty-mile
pi tposi'ion of yours and what odds will von give? Come np
hore and take a drink and we'll talk it over.' Bill half filled
h":a glass while the Colonel was calliug for a little sour in his,
s id after imbibing to that always new toast of ''here's luck,"
ttled clown to business. Woodward offered to wa°er

»,000 to $1,000, that no horse in tbe state could trot The

n -tance in the time mentioned, while Dickey thought if the

Bre a little better be might possibly bud a plug (as he

rmed it) that rould perforin the feat. After a long debate
Bill staked $5,000, against $600, and the money was put up.

A correspondent of Colman's Rural World has been visit-
ing some of the great Kentucky centers of horse breeding,
among them Abdallah Park, near Cynthiana, of which farm
he says:

My first visit Wednesday morning was to W. H. Wilson
and Abdallah Park. For advertising to the public the park
has the advantage of location over any breeding establish-
ment in Keurucky, and the sagacious and energetic proprie-
tor has taken advantage ot the opportunity offered by build-
ing a most imposiug and attractive stable 400 feet lone,
which, in full view from the cars, seem to be a combination
of stable and grand stand, with a well appointed mile track
in the foreground. In immeuse letters is printed upon tbe
stable fronting the railroad, "Abdallah Park." As the Ken-
tucky Central Railroad passes within a quarter of a mile of
of the building oue can readily perceive the great advantage
of location to Mr. Wilson.

Arriving at the stable one finds the most convenient and
best arranged stables for training and breeding purposes to
be found iu Kentucky. Mr. Wilson has here had for service
many noted sires, but we doubt from among them nil be has
had one whom time will prove the equal of his Wilkes horse,
Siminous. full brother to liosa Wilkes. In his lust purchase
Noonday, by Wedge wood, dam Noontide, by Harold, out of
tbe dam of Maud S., he has a horse of royal breeding, and
will undoubtedly prove a great succes; bred upon the "mares
Mr. Wilson will mate with him. Simmons has already given
proof of his powers of tranmission. as he has seven two-year-
olds with records froin2:39j to 2:59}; five three-year-olds witb
records from 2:2?M to 3:0J; four four-years-olds with records
from 2:26 to 2:51.

The appointments at Abdallah Park are most
complete, and Mr. WilsoD will undoubtedly keep abreast of
tbe times and make a grand (success of an enterprise, the
foundation of which he laid many years ago when he
brought George Wilkes to Kentucky.

Mr. Parlin writes to the Kentucky Slock Farm as follows:
"The honor of trotting the f&stest heat to dale during the
present season belongs to Guy. Guy is a black gelling,
about fifteen hands high. He is very deep from the top of
tbe withers through the heart. His bairel is of good length.
His hips are long, and his quarters remarkably strong for a
horse of his size. He was bred at Stoney Ford, N. Y and
foaled in 1SS0. His sire was Kentucky Prince, by Clark
Chief, son of Mambrino Chief. His dam was Flora Gardner
and she was twenty years old the season Guy was dropped'
"Flora Gardner was by Seely's American Star, he by
Stockholm's American Star, son of Duroc, by imported Di-
omed, out of Sally Slough, by Sir Henry. The latter it will
be remembered, was by Sir Archy, sou of imported Diomed
out of a daughter of imported Diomed. The dam of Flora
Gardner was by Bay Richmond; second dam by Diamond
son of the famous racehorse American Eclipse, by Duroc'
From this appears that, though bis speed inheritance on the
maternal side was very strong, it did not come through
channels noted for manifesting a strong trotting instinct, but
rather the reverse. His sire, Kentucky Prince, is Dot re-
markably strong in trotting lines, at least he was not stand-
ard by breeding. Clark Chief (his sire) gained no distinction
as a trotter. Perhaps it was for lack of opportunity, howev-
er, as he died when but ten or eleven years old. He was by
Mambrino Chief, and his dam. Little Nora, was by Dowd-
ing's Bay Messenger, out of the famous Mrs. Caudle, a very
fast trotter iu her day. .

"Considering his limited opportunities and early death
Claik Chief must be rated as one of the best sons of Man>
brino Chief. He got Crosie 2:19j, Woodford Chief 2-224
Blanche Amory 2:26. John E., 2:2SJ, Governor 2-30 and
Lady Prewitt 2:30. Not lees than eight of his sons, including
Kentucky Prince, have produced trotters with records of 2:30
or better. His daughters are even more distinguished" for
producing speedy offspring than his sons. At the close of
last season nine trotters in the 2:30 list were credited to
Clark Chiefs daughters, including Phallas 2:133 Maiolina
2:15, and Wilson 2:16.}. 4 J

"The dam of Kentucky Prince was Kentucky Qoeen; sec-
ond dam byBlyther's Whip, son of the thoroughbred Black-
burn's Whip. Morgan Eagle was by Hale's Green Mountain
Morgan, dam by Callender; second dam by Crown Prince a
son of ;Sherman Morgan. Callender was by American
Eclipse, son of Duroc, by imported Diomed; dam Princess
by Sir Archy, tbe most distinguished son of Diomed. Some
of the get of Kentucky Prince have the repufation of being
hot-headed. This is just what might reasonably be expected
particularly if they were not from dams with a strong trot-
ting inheritance. Tbis i articularity of temperment should
be borne in mind by young breeiers who are getting into the
Kentucky Prince strain. It can doubtless be easily over-
come by crossing with animals possessing the Clav-Hamble-
tonian or Vermont Black Hawk combination.

"It has been known for several years that Guy possessed
remarkable speed, but owing to a highly nervous* tempera-
ment and a lack of sufficient trotting instinct to control his
action, he has not been conspicuous upon the turt until the
present season, although he made a record of 2:17 to pole
with Clingstone in 1S85. His first appearance this year was
at Detroit, Mich., July 24th, in tbe three-minute class, where
he met Editor, by Princeps; Geneva, by Monroe ' Chief ;
Itepetition, by Bed Wilkes, and J. W., by Nighthawk. It
took but one heat to decide the race, and'ia that Guy got a
record of 2:16:}, all the others distanced. Four days later he
tried titles with Prince Wilkes, winning first and second
heats in 2:17^, 2:10i. He lost the nest three heats, however,
in 2:17J, 2:34*, 2:20}. His nest appearance was at Cleve-
land, U., August 2d, for a special purse of $2,500, his only
competitor being his fnll brother, Fred Folger. Guy won in
straight heats; time, 2:18], 2:19, 2:18$. He defeated Prince
Wilkes and Rosalind Wilkes at Buffalo, N. Y., August 8th
and 9th, in straight beats. Time, 2:204,. 2:14',, 2:16. This
is the best race he ever won. He defeated a large field, how-
ever, at Fleetwood Park, September 19tb, wiuniog the $5,000
Morrisauia Stake iu short order. Time, 2:23J, 2;20i, 2:23£.
"Three days after the above event he started to beat 2:13j,
the best public time fver made at-Fleetwood, by Maud S.»
aud accomplished the feat in 2:12.f. On Monday. October
29th, he was smarted at Cleveland, O., to lent his Fleetwood
performance, and went to tbe quarter iu 33£ seconds, passed
the hHlfiu 1:05A, wasat tbe three-quarter polo in 1:38, and
reached the win* in 2:12. Tbe second quarter was trotted in
thirty-two seconds and the middle half in 1:03 J. There are
m iny who believe that with another season's handling he will
discount the record of Jay-Eye-See, 2:10, He certainly has
tbe .'•peed to accomplish the tusk, but whether it can be con-
trolled or not is a problem that time will solve.

*'Guv is another of the many instances where, like Maud
S., 2:08$, Jay-Eye See, 2:10. St. Julien. 2:tlJ, Patron, (rive-
year-old) 2:144, Sable Wilkes (three-year old stallion) 2:18.
Axlell (two-year-old stallion) 2:23, Snnol (two year old filly)
2:18, and Norlaine (yearling) 2:311. remarkable "trotting spee 1
hHs resulted from combining trotting strains from Meeseuger
and other sources, to control the action, with Diomed strains,
which furnish the power, will Rnd endurance to carry their
possessor to tbe front. Analyze the breeding of tbe winners,
youDg men, and profit by the lesson which they convey."

1888

^Txje grectler and jlrjuriswaw.

391

CATTLE.

Prepotency.

Au opportunity is given to present some interesting ex-
oerpts from a work on "Theory and Practice of Cattle Breed-
ing," by Mr. William Warti6ld, soon to be issued by the
Breeder's Gazette Company.

We have seen that the ideal law of inheritance is an equal
mingling in the offspring of the nalures of the parents. Ttiis,
however, ib rarely to be met in practical breeding. For
various reasons — greater vigor of race or individual character,
for example, id one parent than the other — the ideal is
seldom attained. The young animal nearly always shows a
closer resemblance to one progenitor than the other. The
facts are very many, and the classification of them is as yet
incomplete and the deductions drawn from them tentative.
Many theories have been advanced to expUin the observed
facts. But the incompleteness of the data npon whicti the
speculations rest is well shown hy the fact that the thtorieB
are conflicting and at times directly contradictory.

Out of this chaos of speculation and out of the immense
number of observations made in the formulation and but-
tres-ing of the deductions of this and that class of thinkers a
general skepticism as to such laws of special organic influence
in all casts of a single character has grown up and the
theories have largely given way to a general support of the
dOL'triue long a favorite with stock-breeders, of .prepotency.

Prepotency is the supeiior influence of one parent over the
oth°r iu determining the character of the offspring.

Prepotency is usually treated as (1) prepoten -y of breed,
race, species, and (2) prepotency of the individual. The one
is.general and the other special, the same law plainly acting
in the same way in both classes. The division, however,
has a special and very real value to the stock-breeder.

No better illustration of the operation of this law in both
olasses can be given than thise afforded by cattle-breeding.
Thus the shorl-horn was early recognized as a breed having
singular power of fixing its character on other breeds. Says
Mr. D.irwin: ''The truth of the principle of prepotency
comes out more clearly when certain races are crossed. The
improved short-horns, notwitbstandingthat the breed is com-
paratively modern, are generally acknowledged to possess
great power in impressing their likeness in all other breeds "
ThiB faculty has been called by a recent writer "free power,"
from the readiness with which it is transmitted, and after
many investigations and experiments he concludes that the
short-horu possesses this "free power" in a higher degree than
any other bread of cattle. I« is this quality which has given
them such a great reputation for crossing with the common
native cattle of many countries for the purpose of improving
them either as beef or milk producers, or as the general-pur-
pose cow of the small farmer. So great is this influence on
other breeds that the first oross often produces even from
verv inferior cattle a beast scarcely inferior to the best of the
improved breeds. Indeed I have myself known prize ani-
mals in the show-yard that were by snort-horn bulls out of
native or "scrub" cows. And when put to pure-bred bulls
this excellence is maintained without perceptible alteration,
and many of the most successful show animals in Great
Britain and America have ha 1 very short pedigrees.

"While this "breed prepotency" is thus in an eminent de-
gree possessed by the Short-horns, among them certain ani-
mals "exhibit the individual prepotent power in a high-degree.
Thus the bull Favorite (252), which Mr. Collins bred into his
herd as deeply as possibly, making as many as three suc-
cessive crosses with him, was of great vigor and of great pre-
potency. Under my own observation have come some very
notable cases. Thn3 in the fifty-seven years since the herd was
founded at Grasmere in 1831 by my father there have been
twenty-seven sired uses upon it for a greater or less period.
Out of these thirteen were marked successes and were for
years used as stock bulls, and out of theBe six Bhowed a high
degree of prepotency. They were Oliver (2387), in use from
1833 to 1840; GoHnnder (2066), from 1836 to 1841; Cossack
(3508), from 1841 to 1S44; Young Comet Halley (1134), from
1844 to 1847; Renick 903, from 1847 to 1S56; Museatoon 7057,
from 1865 to 1873, aud Baron Butterfly 49871, from 1883 to
1887. These bulls were all animals of an unusual capacity
for impressing their own excellence upon their get. Oliver,
the first in the list, belonged to the old Powell stock and
came to Kentucky at a time when Short-horn bulls were
chiefly used for breeding cattle for the beef market. The
steers of his get were famous for their size and their ex-
traordinary capacity for taking on flesh, accompanied with
the greatest fineness of bone. So great was their bulk and
so great the fineness of bone that it was found almoBt im-
possible to drive them, as the custom of the day was, to the
Eastern cities, which then as now were the great consumers
of Kentucky beef.

His breeding wns no less excellent in his own harem,
where the cows were Short-horns of the best strains. From
him were bred a large number of prize-winners, all of which
Bhowed their descent very plaiuly. I have seen few, if any,
bulls that were superior to him as a sire, but he was not
remarkable for individual fineness. He was, in truth, some-
what plain, bnt possessing some most desirable qualities, and
it was the fact that he transmitted these often to an even
higher degree than he himself possessed them which made
him so valuable as a sire and so good au example of prepotent
influence. Goldhnder, Oliver's younger contemporary and
successor in the headship of the herd, was a very unusually
tine bull and successful in the show-ring everywhere. He
made a broad mark on the herd by the general excellence
of his calves, and won great repute by the phenomenal excel- \
lenee and wonderful show-rin success of some of his get,
chief of which was the cow Caroline. This cow was shown
from the time she was a calf at many exhibitions and never
once beaten. After Goldtinder came Cossack, a very fine
bull of Booth breeding, and the first to bring to many Ken-
tucky breeders a true realization of the high excellence of
Booth cattle. He was very prepotent, and perhaps has honnr
enough in having sired Buena Vista 209, the sire of Mr.
Renick's great cow Duchess, and thus grandsire of the great
bull Airdrie 2478, himself a grand sire; and in being throngh
Duchess the progenitor of the favorite line of Reuick Rose of
Sharons. Next Comet Halley Jr., or Young Comet Halley, as
he is also called— a good bull and a good breeder, chiefly
notable for his remarkable prepotency in getting milking
stock. His calves were fine examples of the transmission
of what are called "secondary sexual qualities" — that is qual-
ity s by the<r very nature peculiar to one sex and a concomi-
tant of that sex by an animal of the opposite sex. Comet
Halley, the sire of Young Comet Halley. was deeply bred in
milking strains, being by Frederick (1060), Mr. "Wbitaker's
celehra'e<1 sire of milkers, and frum the famous Nonsuch, or
Golden Pippin, tribe of Mr. Colling, while on his dam's side
he was spruDg from the admirable milking strain of thelllus-
triouses. His breeding thus gives us an insight into the
factors which go to build up the force cf which prepotency is
the manifestation. But to pass on, we find in Renick another

animal excellent indeed, but by no means extraordinary him-
self, breeding with the utmost certainty and regularity cattle
of really phenomenal character. I could readily name a long
list of prize-winners sprung from his loins, such as Mary
Magdalene, an unrivaled cow, maBBive and deep fleshed,
whose ankle bones, even when she weiehed 2,225 pounds,
could be spanned by an ordinary man's hand, and who bore
her rather gaudy red-and-white coloring with the dignity of a
perfect form, hut it would in this place be a mere unspeakiDg
catalogue. One instance I shall quote as a single example of
his impressiveness as a sire.

My father had an old brindle milk cow with upturned
wide horns, a coarse, mean brute, of the true "scrub" type.
This cow was bred to Renick, and produced a red heifer calf
of extraordinary qnality. I was a young man in those days,
and I told my father that I was going to take the old brindle
cow's calf and beat all the pnre-breds. Of this he was skepti-
oal. But the calf grew out finely and pr ved invincible, being,
so far as any could penetrate, of the most perfect Short-horn
type.

After Renick came Museatoon, with an interval of good
but not specially notable sires. Museatoon quickly gained
for himself a National reputation. The herd had grown in
cumber and repute so that this celebrated bull reaped much
from the sowing of his predecessors. He was certainly
phenomenal, not simply as a breeder, but in that his bull
calves displayed a large degree of the same power. For that
reason I have not included in this list 2d Dake of Grasmere
13961, his son by Grace, a Rose of Sharon cow, and used in
the herd from 1874 to 1883, becauce his influence was litt'e
more than a continuance of Muscatoon's impression. It
would be impossible to enumerate even a partial list of the
prize.- winnna this bull got. His period fell at a time when
there was great interest in cattle-breeding, when the exhibi-
tion were thronged, and the whole country was acquainted
with cattle matt ere. His leputation under these circumstuncs
flourished, and such calves as London Dukes 3d 6th, London
Duchess 4th. Maggie Mnscatian, Jubilee Museatoon, Duchess
of Ruiher 6th, and many otherB spread it everywhere.

Under very different circumstances Baron Butterfly of
the old Barmton Rose family came into the herd's ohief place.
But though during the years thut he was used cattle circles
were deeply depressed, he won a wide reputation. For even-
ness and absolute certainty that he would make his mark on
his get he has rarely been eqnaled. Certain marks he al-
most never fulled to transmit; so that it was scarcely difficult
to pick out of a large number of cattle those sprung from
him.

This somewhat extended accouut of personal experience
Becms to me valuable, as it illustiates out of a record of many
years the way in which this prepoteLcy of an animal mani-
fests itself. Out of twenty-seven sires only five or six pos-
sessed it in a marked degree- E*ch one of those twenty-
seven was chosen with the utmost care and prevision, with
a view to securing not only high merit, but fine breeding ca-
pacity. Thirteen were successful breeding bulls, but all ex-
cept those named did not make a strong and nearly invaria-
ble mark on tbeir get. When bred to cows of vigorous con-
st.tution the offspring was as likely to show a clearly ming-
led likeness or a decided likeness to the dam as to the aire.
The few had so great power of procreation in the line of the
general rule that "like begets like" that it was wonderful
that a calf did not resemble rather than it did resemble
them.

The Dairy.

A good deal of the silliness we used to hear about cows
being great for cheese that were not up to grade as butter
producers, has been chased into its hole and the bole drawn
in. It takes about thirty-five pounds of butter, thirty pounds
of caseine, thirty-two ponnds of water, and three pounds of
ash aud salt to make 100 pounds of merchantable, standard
cheese. These elements have to be in the milk, if they
ever get into the cheese iu the natural way; for they don't
come from the skies either through prayer or the assurance
of a man who doesn't know what he is talking about. Still
the advocate of the "cheese cow" "bobs upBerenely" once in
a while.

Two prominent firms in the cheese trade are authorities
for the statement that adulterated cheese cannot be Bold as
finest full-cream cheese, but when fresh, if well made, an ex-
pert could not tell it from a good skim cheese. It is made
largely in Western factories of stearine, oleo oil, cotton seed
oil and skim milk. The cream is first extracted from the
milk, and then it is sought to letnm fats of a cheaper qual-
ity. A considerable quantity of rancid butter is used in the
manufacture of this cheese. It looks better than skim cheese
while it is new, for it does not dry up and crnmble like skim
cheese, and so long as it is kept in a cool place is good to
deceive.

Another things seems to be wholly over-looked by those
who talk of creamery— that they ought to get cream collected
aud butter made as cheap at a 150-cow factory as where the
cream of 2,000 cows is received. It actually costs about as
much to go through the motionB of a little factory as one
four times as large. When a factory is started the proper
way to do is not to stand aloof to see how it is "goiDg to
work," but to push ahead, join forces and see how successful
it can be made from the start. The help is needed at the
beginning. When a successful start is made, and some
momentun attained, the runniDg of a creamery is nut a gigan-
tic effort, but attiaots, because it not only makes labor cen-
tralized, which always cheapens production, but gives better
returns, and when established it fs as hard to get farmers to
go back to butter making as it would in cheese districts to get
them to abandon cheese factories and go back to farm cheese
making.

When an ounce of salt 13 evenly distributed through a
pound of butter well charged with water, the saltin due time
will draw the w.iter to itself and form a quantity of brine,
which will be greater or less according to the per cent, of
water present. If the butter, after being propeily worked,
is kept at the same temperature at which the making and
working are done, little or nothing will be seen of salt on its
surface, but if it is set in some place like a cool and dry
cellar, where its temperature will slowly fall, the butler will
shrink as it cools and slowly squeeze the brine out upon the
surface. The dry air will take up the moisture from the
brioeanl leave the salt to incrust the butter. This is the
most effectu»l way to bring about such a result.

If the butter is cooled quickly after having st.'od long
enough to have the salt take up lib water, as when put in
cold storage, it will shrink rapidly and crowd the brine to
the surface so much faster than its moisture can dry away,
aud it will collect in drops and trickle down to find a lodge-
ment iu the space made vacant by the butter shrinking away
from tne sides of the package th it contains it. This leaves
the surface oleared of cryntalized salt or nearly so. Another
way for preventing the liabilities of crystals of saltfrom gath-
ering on'the surface of butter is to gather the butter in the

churn in granules the size of grains of rice, and after wash-
ing off the bulterinilk let the butter lie in a saturated brine
for au hour or so. By reason of the very large extent of
surface exposed to contact wi,h brine, the water will be bo
effectually drawn out of the butler that when it has been
firmly pressed into a solid mass the brine will escape thor-
oughly, and there will not be enough left to make a show of
salt upon the surface of the butter, even when rapidly
cooled. Simply granulating the butter and salting and press
ing it into solid form as soon as It is worked will not prevent
salt from forming on its surface when slowlv cooled. An-
other method which is absolutely sure is to keep the butter
covered with brine till wanted for use or sale.

Thinks America Must Import
Editor Alexander Macdonald of the Mark Lane (London)
Express, who had been traveling about this country for some
months, is a close observer, and writes to his home paper
quite freely his impressions of what he sees. Among other
opinions he has formed he seems to be convinced that the
quality of American cattle cannot be kept up without impor-
tation from the mother country. On this point he says:
"The young slock shown at the fairs were of a higher order
of merit than I expected to see; yet it would be presumptu-
ous in the extreme for America, the young growing country
that ^he is. to claim independence in the matter of stock
breeding. I have not yet concluded my inquiries with regard
to this point, but already it seems doubtful whether or not
she could raise to maturity such good stock as she imports.
A little ingenuity may enable her advocates to establish a
very readable and feasible plea in the affirmative. She has
the soil in its essential vaiieties, and probably the climate,
but there is an inexplicable 'something' which she must learn
and overcome before she can elevate herself to the British
platform in the matter of stock breeding."

Our English visitor claims to have found several promi-
nent American breeders of a similar way of thinking; yet
we are satisfied that such an opinion on this aide of the
Atlautic 1b rather exceptional. He speaks in the highest
praise of our cattle up to the age of two years, but thinks
that beyond that age the outcome is disappointing, and that
the standard of English maturity and development is not
reached. Those of us who have not Btood among English
herds on English soil have of course had no good opportu-
nity of making a direct comparison; yet it will seem to the
average American stockman that our distinguished guest is
claiming a good deal.

Butter Hints.

Without a good, all glass dairy thermometer, there is so
much guess work that in Winter, at least, you are sure to
ran afoul of that rocky question, "Why doesn't the butter
come?" This quettion admits of page after page of answers,
but it is sufficient to say here that one reason why it doesn*.
come is because the temperature of the cream is not right.
The thermometer will tell you in a much better and cleaner
way than your finger,

Thebest'butter "cloth" is parchment paper. This is practi-
cally air, water and grease proof, and does not stick to the
butter. It is cheap, strong and very convenient to use for
prints or rolls, and look* much better than muslin. When
you wrap your butter in parchment paper consumers cannot
speculate as to whether the butter cloths began life as part
of shirts or sheets. Yes, I know things can be washed clean
but it does not need a vivid imagination to weave an unsav-
ory history out of the warp and woof of some butter cloths.
Never touch the butter with the bands; use wooden pad-
dles made of oak, ash, beach or poplar, never of pioe, as it
will flavor the butter. A piece of inch board 12x4 inches
will make a good paddle. Make the blade five inches long,
leaving seven inches for the handle, which should be of the
thickness of the board and shaped to fit the hand. The
blade should be three-fourths of an inch thick at top, taper-
ing off to a rather thin edge. Making the whole smooth with
fine sandpaper. You will need two of these paddleB, and can
then handle the butter without any difficulty, and it will be
better for the butter.

In printing, if a square bos print is used, or a lever printer,
the lumps of butter can be shaped better with paddles than
with the hands. In making rolls the difference is still moie
in favor of the paddles, as they can be made up square, with
sharp corners, will look better, and are more convenient to
cut from. In taking the butter off the print, it can be easily
done with the paddle and leive no mark; whereas, if done
with the bauds there are apt to be finger marks left, and the
one who buys the butter may wonder if the maker's bands
were clean; then he wonders if he dips his hands in the milk
while milking, and if he trieB the temperature or acidity ot
the cream by putting his fingers in it and wiping it in his
mouth, and in a little while repeats the process with the
eame finger. I say the consumer may indulge iu this strain
of though, and finally conclude that he will get creamery
butter in future. But if you can tell your customer
that nothiugbut metal, glass or wood comes in coutaot with
your cream or butter, and the butter confirms your asser-
tion, he will become a permanent customer if your butter is
ell right otherwise, especially if you tell him that creamery
butter represents the average cleanliness of perhaps forty or
fifty dairymen.

The Paso Robles Leader says: "Mr. R. M. Shackelford
will sow in a few days twenty acres of Italian clover for pas-
turage. It is similar to alfalfa, bot has the advantage of
having a woody fibrous root, which is not palatable to go-
phers aud squirrels. Like alfalfa, the roots sink deep after
water, and will grow a good crop ou dry land and keep green
throughnot the year. The experiment will he watched with
interest by our farming community."

In the journal of the British Dairy Farmers' Association,
lately issued, Professor John Nathurst, of Sweden, gives
some interesting particulars as to diary education in Sweden.
Ho says that iu the year 1851 the Swedish government ap-
pointed two traveling dairy teachers for the whole of Sweden,
paying them at the rate of $1000 a year, aud also giving
them free tickets and $150 per month when traveling. If a
dairy maid deaires to improve her practice, the teaoher will
go to the farm, staying us long as he is wauled, iu order to
instruct her in either butter or cheese making, and at t!
same time he will advise the farmer how to feed tbt-
bo as to produce the largest quantity of rich milk and tb
bntter. At the age of 65 years these teachers are peL.
off.

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San Francisco, - Saturday, Dec. 15, 1888.

"Sunol, the Wonderful Two-Tear-Old."

The December number of Wallace's Monthly has just come
to hand. Under the above caption appears the following
very pungent and characteristic article upon California's
last young phenomenon, the Palo Alto filly Sunol.

The idea of a two-year-old going out and trotting a mile in
2:18 takes away one's breath. The filly Sunol, by Elec-
tioneer, and out of Waxana by Gen. Benton, has done it, and
we have no doobt has done it honeBtly. This filly is stand-
ard bred, and now she has made herself and her dam stand-
ard by this remarkable performance. The breeding of the
maternal line beyond the Benton mare, Waxana, is, to say
the least, extremely uncertain. Waxana is registered as by
Gen. Benton, dam Waxy, said to be by Lexington. As we
remember the story about Waxy, the owner died and the
pedigree was lost, as the mare was taken across the plains to
California, and all that was remembered was that she was by
Lexington and thoroughbred. As a kind of support to the
theory that Waxy was thoroughbred, it is stated that she was
the dam of Alpha, quite a noted racer, that won the fifth heat
ni a live-heat race in 1 :45. On the strength of these repre-
sentations Governor Stanford bought her and pat her in the
breeding stud. We have no doubt he believed these repre-
sentations to be trne, and we have no doubt he still believes
them to be true.

In considering whether these representations are true we
must be governed by precisely the same rules that would
apply if the claim was that Waxy was by flambletonian. "We
must know by whom the mare was bred, and this must be
confirmed by Lexington's books. How can we know she was
by Lexington unless we know by whom Bhe was bred? The
story that the pedigree was lost on the plains is an old
acquaintance that we have met with probably a thousand
times before. The story that the mare was certainly by Lex-
ington is even more familiar to us. It was a very common
"dodge" for more than twenty years, and it is atill practised,
to represent unknown animals to be by some one of the
most famous horses of his day, and Lexington came in for
more than his share. An illustration or two of this Lexington
"racket" may serve a good purpose, while on this topic.

Away back in our early experience as a writer and investi-
gator of horse subjects we had a neighbor who was very enter-
prising, but not very scrupulous about telliug the truth. He
had two or three young stallions by Green's Bashaw, and in
order to place them on what he supposed was a higher plaoe
than any of the other sods of that horse he openly and per-
sistently maintained that the dam of his horses waB by Lex-
ington and was thoroughbied. After working this dodge for
all tbat it was worth aod not succeeding in getting aDy con-
siderable pitronage for his horses, we suggested to him, one
day, what we supposed was the matter. We told him he bad
been unfortunate in the selection of the blood of the dam of
his horses. "The Lexingtons." we eaid confidentially, "are
all going blinfl, and people are afraid to breed into that blind
strain." The very next week he fortunately made the dis-
covery that the old mare was not by Lexington, but by
Glencoe. After this version bad been well circulated, and he
supposed well established, we asked him odo day about the
age of the old mare, and when we told him tbat Glencoe had

been dead several years before the mare was foaled, he flew

into a towering passion and said, "It is a d d pretty state

of things when a man can't make a pedigree to suit his own
horses!"

In the very first issue of the Monthly we quoted the follow-
ing from the Live-Stock Record of Kentucky:

"Those who think purely thoroughbred horses cannot be
trained to trot fast are referred to the bay gelding Ben Starr,
a son of Lexington, out of a thoroughbred daughter of imp.
Hedgtford. When three years old he acquired a record as a
runner in 1:44 in a mile dash at Lexington, Ky., and shortly
after this was put in training as a trotter, and scored a full
mile in a race in 2:30. He met with an accident a few days
sgo, straining a cord in one hind leg, but is now said to be
all right and able to trot in 2:25 or better."

This appeared in a reputable journal, and if we had not
throttled it on the spoot it would have come down to us as a
fact in horse-history and experience. The editor had no
hesitation in giving the sire and the dam, and when we asked
him for the breeder he was mum. He had no doubt as to
the performance at his own town of a mile iu 1:44, but could
not tell the time nor circumstances of the performance. He
knew that the horse that ran in 1:44 was the same as the
horse Ben Star, but he did not know by whom he was owned
or developed into a trotter. The horse Ben Starr was a noted
"ringer," and atone time he was called "Lexington;" and
this seems to have been sufficient evidence that he was a son
of Lexington, and that he had run a mile at Lexington in
1:44.

The running performance of Ben Starr, a mile in 1:44, has
something suggestive about it when we think of Alpha win-
ning a fifth beat in 1:45. "We have been searching a long
time for this five-heat running race, but we have not been
able to find either the place where or the year when it
occurred. We are not prepared to say that it never took
place, but if it ever did, we are exceedingly anxiouB to know
where and when. In raciDg history it is very seldom we
find a contest extending to five heats, and we will say frankly
that we don't believe tbat anv such race ever took place
where the fifth heat was run in 1 :45. Considering the absence
of all facts and circumstances connected with this unheard-
of five-heat race, we must treat it as wholly mythical, and as
having been "made up" for the purpose of selling the dam
"Waxy, to Senator Stanford. What was the sire of this won-
derful filly Alpha, by whom was she bred, and where is she
now? Did she ever oxist anywhere except in the imagination
of the parties selling her dam?

It is not worth while to spend any time in discussing
what the pedigree of Waxy may or may not have been. The
rule laid down by the Breeders' Association for our guidance
is very plain: "Whenever we reach a cross in any pedigree
where the breeder of a dam cannot b6 given, the pedigree
must be cut off at that point." Now, until the breeder of
"Waxy and something of her history can be given, we are in
duty bound to enforce the rule and write her down "un-
known." The pedigree of the wonderful Sunol, therefore,
must appear in the following form:

Sunol, b m, foaled 1SS6, by Electioneer. 125; dam Waxana by
Gen. Benton, 1755: g d Waxy, pedigree not traced. Bred
at the Palo Alto Stock Farm, California. Two-year-old
record 2:18.
We had registered Waxana, the dam of Sunol, as non-stan-
dard in Volume VI, and given her dam as "Waxy, Baid to be
by Lexington;" but upon a careful examination of the ques-
tion again we have concluded that there is nothing to justify
even a "said to be" in the case. OwiDg to the great distinc-
tion which this filly has won, it is unfortunate that we know
nothing more about her inheritance than the two standard
crosses which she possesses. It is better, however, to know
no more, than to know something that is not true.

In the absence of our editor-in-chief, the assistant editor
can say but little concerning Waxy. The time of going to
press is too near at hand for her to inquire into the particu-
lars of this mare's [history, and establish the identity of
Waxy with Alpha's dam. But as for the races of Alpha, a
few minutes' search in the American Turf Register and Rac-
ing Calendar finds the two summaries following, which we
offer to Mr. Wallace with the remark that they are found on
Images 144 and 195 of the volume for 1S74. The first one
gives the 1:45 record, which was in the fourth heat, not the
fifth, as stated in most articles on Sunol, and the second
gives the same owner, color, sex, name and pedigree as in
the first, with the addition of the dam- Further particulars
will be given wheu we receive the answers to certain inquir-
es already sent out.

Union Course, Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 26, 1874,— Purse ?),CO0; forall
ages; mile heats. 3 in 5, $700, §200, ?Ui0.

R. T. O'Hanlon's b f Alpha, 4 years old by imp. Hercules 1 a 3 1 1
T. R. Martin's ch h Joe Daniels, 5 years old, by Austra-
lian 3 1 1 3 2

C-eorge Treat's b m Nell Flaherty, aged, by Rifleman 4 2 '2 2 3

Taylor & Buckley's b h Osceola, B years old; by Norfolk 2 4 4 dis
Time: 1 :45j, l:43j, 1:46, 1:45, 1:47$.
Bat District Fair Ground Association, San Francisco, Cal., Nov
14, 1874.— Second annual meeting of the Pacific Jockey Club. Purse of
825,000 in gold, open to all running horses in the world ; four-mile
beats; §13,000 to the first, $5,000 to the second, $4,000 to the third, and
83,001) to the fourth horse; entrance 10 percent, in gold, closed with
eight nominations.
A. S. Gage's ch f Katie Pt»ase, 4 years old, by Planet, dam Minnie

Mansfield, by imp, Glencoe, 104 lbs 1 1

H. Walsh's br c Henry, 4 years old, by Norfolk, dam Versalia by

imp. Sovereign, 104 lbs 5 2

John Hall's b c Hardwood, 4-years old, by Woodbuin, dam Moss

Rose by imp. Knight of St. George, 104 lbs 3 3

George Treat's ch h Tbad Stevens, aged, by Lungford, dam Mary

Chilton, by imp. Glencoe, 114 lbs 4 4

G. A. Johnson's ch c Jo* Daniels, 6 years old, by imp. Australian

dam Dolly Carter, by imp Glencoe, 110 lbs 2 dls

J. 0. Simpson's ch b Hock Hocking, 4 years old, by Ringmaster,

darn Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch, 104 lbs 6 dls

R T.O'Hanlon's b m Alpha, A years old, by imp. Hercules, dam

Waxy by Lexington 104 lbs 7 dr

Time, 7:43$, 7:36$.

Kentucky Shorthorns.

J. W. Pruett and S. D. Goff of Winchester, Ky., have just
brought to this coast a consignment of seventy first-class,
pure-bred shorthorn cattle. These are in good, strong breed-
ing condition, and represent such reliable and deservedly
popular strains as Young Mary, Young Phyllis, London
Duchess, and others of like prominence. Next week an ad"
vertisement will appear giving full particulars.

Volunteer Dead.

Ae we go to press a telegram announces the death, at thirty-
four years of age, of the great Volunteer, sire of St. Jolien.
2:11*.

Prince Mavnbrino.

An excellent five-year-old stallion is offered for sale in tht
issue. Prince Mambrino is well bred, his sire has a record o
2:2Sand is the sire of Lady Ellen 2;2JH, whose dam, like (ha
of Priuce Mambrino, possesses the Belmont blood. 2:4)
without training is sufficient evidence that Air. Saxt>'s youm
horse has the natural speed that his pedigree would lead m
to expect.

Junio vs. Jim L.

Mr. T. H. Griffin, who now has the control of Janic
record 2:22, has isBuedabold challenge to Jim L., for a match
Money talks, and Mr. Griffin says his money is awaiting tht
answer from Jim L.'s owners, and he will cover any amc-onl
of stake from $2,500 to $5,000.

Goesiper' Record.

Paragraphs have been going the rounds of the paperi
the effect that the horse in question has a record of 2:22J.
it is in order to state the facts of the case. Gossiper w
the Bay District Track during the stallion races in Octohei
of this year, and Miss Wilson went to look at him. Buvingn
a filly (by a brother in blood to Simmons) out of the dam ol
Gossiper, she was anxious to have Mr. Diirfee's young stal-
lion get a record somewhere near the limit of his speed, and
offered a Toomey sulky in the name of her father, W. H,
Wileon, if 2:18 should be beaten. The announcement was
made from the stand that Gossiper would start to beat thi
three-year-old record 2:1S, for aToomy sulkey offered by W
H. Wilson of Uynthiana, Ky. The horse came out aud made
a mile in 2:22i, having broken and swerved badly on the
home stretch. Mr. Din-fee came out with the colt for
other attempt, but as the races for the day were finished,
and the crowd was departing, he did not start. As the
matter stands, Gossiper has only a record of 2:29^, aud is
therefore eligible to start in the 2:30 class.

Our Race Tracks-

The Breeder and Sportsman has sent out to prominent
breeders and trainers a set of questions in reference to the
building and care of tracks, and received a number of auswere
thereto. We shall from week to week publish them, so that
our readers may have the benefit of the experience of those
who own tracks or make their living by using them. The
first received was from Matt Storn, and consequently is the
first on the list. The question given are as follows:

What length of track do you consider best for a stock-farm,
one mile, $ mile or l mile?

What dimension of stretches and curves do yon think pre.
ferable?

What grades on turns and widths are best?

What soil have you? Is it necessary to top your traok? II
so what do you use, and how much?

Do you drain your track, and if so, how?

What effect do the short tracks have on horses when they
go on mile tracks?

Have you ever seen tried Mr. W. B. Fasig's kite-shaped
track? if so what do you think of it?

What shaped truck do you consider the best?

What care do tracks require in your part of California?

Mr. Storn says: I consider that all tracks should be a pule
in length when it is possible to spare land enough. In my
experience I have found that horses trained on what are
known as short tracks do not do so well as those trained on a
full-sized course. Another reason that I could also give
against short tracks would be that youngsters wear out much
faster on the half and three-quarter tracks than they do on
the longer ones.

I have no hesitancy in stating tbat quarter stretohes and
quarter turns are by long odds the best of anything I have
yet seen. At Sacramento they had to chauge the old course.
as has bad to be done on many other courses, where the
stretches have been longer than the curves, because horses
are liable to go wrong in trying to make short turns at a high
rate of speed, and consequently owners ore timid about allow-
ing their colts and fillies to start on what they consider dan-
gerous tracks.

The grading on the turns should be the same as builders of
railroads use on turns of an equal length. Tracks that are
made on that calculation I find preferable to any other. In
regard to the width, I should say bj ail means make a run-
ning track the same breadth all the way around. Because,
nowadays, races are run at all distances, and one has to start
horses at almost any part of a track, but for trotting, where
starts are always made at the wire, I should say make the
homestretch the widest.

In answer to your next question, of course I have to say, I
do not own a track, so cannot report about the soil, but from
my experience, the proper thing to top a running track with
is loam mixed with sand. One will have to be guided by the
quality of the loam as to the quantity of sand necessary. For
trotting a clay mixed with sand is in my opinion the best, aa
it packs quicker. As to the amount of sand used, the same
answer will hold good as given about the loam. How much
of a top, needed for a track, is-ftltogether a question of what
kind of ground one is buildiug a track on. It would be im-
possible to answer, as what would apply in one section of the
State would not do for another.

Drainage is a very important factor in building, and everj
care should be taken to lay out the course, where you can
have proper drainage. The Bay District Track is the best
location for natural drainage that I ever saw. In ordinary
level places dig a deep ditch on the inside of the track all
the way round, and have drain pipes s<> located that the
water will run from the ditch as soon as it commences to
fill. Keep the ditch at all times as dry us possible. Of
course some cannot do this, but the ditch of itself will b|
found to assist materially in draining the track.

If I had to build a track it would be my first endeavor to
get turns and stretches equal distances, the same as the
Sacramento track now is, but I should also add 'thereto
straight shutes for the short distance races, in the same
way the Futurity course is laid out at Sheepsliead.

1888

2P*e fpmfler awd jSpwrtsroim.

395

I would use this kind of track on account of freedom
from danger, considering the safety of the horse paramount
to all else. At the present day owners have to pay such
enormous sums for yearlings and promising two-year-olds,
that the injury of even one means in many instances the
loss of a small fortune. If Proctor Knott had been hurt in
the early portion of this year, it would have meant a loss to
Bryant and Scoggins of almost $70,000, and if anything
goes wrong with King Thomas Senator Hearst would lose
his investment of $40,000. Therefore the risks must be les-
sened as much as possible, and in my opinion turns on
tracks should be avoided as much as possible for training or
racing young horses. As is well understood we do not ex-
ercise horses in preparation as fast as they have to go in
contests, we cannot do so, the danger is too great as tracks
are now built.

Your last question is a very important one and requires
careful consideration.

There are many Superintendents wbo do not understand
enough about tracks to fit them for the position. Men hold-
ing such positions should be thorough horsemen and have
no hobbies. Tracks should be levelled every day with a
scraper, to fill up the holes made by the hoofs, and well
watered every other day, except in very dry climates, then
water is required every evening, the scraper and the harrow
to be used every morning. Trainers should be allowed the
privilege of exercising the horses when ever they want to, on
a heavy track as well as on a dry one. Some Superintend-
ents will not allow trainers to use the track when it is muddy,
still it is neces&ary for the man in charge of the atable to find
out what his horse is good for, whether he be a mud horse
or not. Look at "Once Again," just sold at LexiLgton, the
price paid was S6,000, yet on a good dry track any ordinary
low class horse can out speed him, still on an extremely
heavy track he if tit to travel with the very best of them.
Notices Bhonld be posted on all tracks that dogs are not
allowed within the giounds. I have seen several accidents
occur from dogs being around, and think that none whatever
should be allowed to pass the gate.

I have examined a plan of the Fasig track and must confess
it suits my idea of w ^at a trotting course should be. The
idea is an admirable one and is worthy of close attention from
those about to build a track. It might not answer for run-
ning, unless two long ahutes were placed at the end.

Yours respectfully,

M. Storn.

Record Breaking at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, December 9th.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — If yesterday had been
made to order for racing it could not by any means have been
improved on, it was in all respects an ideal Southern Cali"
fornian day. I am sorry to say that the attendance was
rather limited, for the character of the Bport was of the high-
est order and merited a large crowd. The local paper here
of this morning attnbutes the paucity of attendance to a lack
of advertising, of that, however, I know nothing, having been
here, as you are aware, less than twenty-four hours.

The track was in much better order than I expected to see
it, and credit is due to the indefatigable Mr. JRyan for the
excellent condition to which he had brought it. Messrs.
McGregor, Fletcher and Woods occupied the judges' stand,
while as tinieis, that good horseman, J. D. Yeomans, of
Buffalo, and Messrs. Newton and Durfee held the watches.

The first race was a special match for $550 a side, between
that namesake of the great English thoroughbred Sir Archie,
and the now famous Alcazar. Koap McCarty is the fortunate
owner of the pacer Sir Archie, who has been and still iB rec-
ordless, but from the speed developed yesterday Knap has a
very useful campaigner, who should do a great deal more
than pay for himself this comiDg season. Of Alcazar but
little need be said, his fame is already general, and now that
he has cut down his record to 2:20i his value is very much
enhanced. He is like all the Sultans, they never retrograde
and constantly improve.

First Heat — Quite a number of false starts were made before
the word was given. When they did get started the pacer
showed a bit to the fore, but the advantage was of short dura-
tion, for he broke badly, Alcazar coming well to the front in
a few strides. As the pair flew around the backstretch the
trotter had a full ten lengths to the good. McCarthy here
showed a wonderful burst of speed with Sir Archie, and at
the three-quarter post was almost on even terms with Alca-
zar. The latter trotted very level, and would not allow the
pacer to gain a lead, and after a tine brush down the stretch
beat him out by a length. Time, 2:24.

Second Heat — The pair were given a splendid start, with
Alcazar showing a trifle the most speed, which, before the
quarter was reached, carried him two lengths before the
pacer. Before reaching the half, which was made in 1:12 i,
Alcazar broke, allowing Sir Archie to make up the lost
ground. As they passed the post the pair were nose and nose,
Maben very quickly causing the trotter to again catch his
Btride. From the half home the son of Sultan showed mar-
velous speed, he making the last half and winning the race
in 1:08. Time of heat 2:20*.

Third Heat — Another good start was effected, and the pair
travelled prettily together away round to the half, Maben
holding Alcazar well in hand for the burst home, as the trot-
ter was so far superior to the pacer that the result was Dever
in doubt. He won handily in 2:26£. I timed the last quar-
ter and made it 33 seconds.

SUM MARY.

L. J. Rose's b a AIcazar-Minneb&ba Maben 111

"W H McCarthy's b s Sir Archie, Altitude, dam by Almont

McCarthy 2 2 2

Time, 2:24. 2:20*. 2:2CJ.

The following is the tabulation of the winner's pedigree:

( Clay Pilot 33.

C f The Moor 870 \

Record 2:37. (Belle of Wabash.

d Sultan 1513 -!

= I Record 2:21. (Delmonico.

w ■ ^Sultana -. Sire of Darby, 2:16J£.

2S | ( Celeste.

gl (Bay Chief.

fBaldCbief,C3teven9) •! Alexander's

2 (Dolly spanker.

< Minnehaha ^

^ | dam of (CM. Clay Jr. 22.

^Sweetheart, 2:22]j. (.Nettie Clay <

I Col. Morgan s Mare.

After the usual recess Mr. Maben brought out on the track
a fine looking yearling filly by Stamboul-Posie, which for
looks and action would be hard to beat. Sbe is a beautiful
brown bay, and moved with a step which is perfection itself
She has been named Murtha by the owner, Mr. Rose, and
was announced to try and beat farther time for a mile, the
specified allotment being three minutes. The first quarter
was made in 40 seconds, while the second was an improve-

ment on that, the filly being timed to the half in I:18J. Of
course it could now he easily seen that the mau witu ihe
scythe was nowhere, for the youngster was moving along
magnificently. The three-fourths was recorded in 1 :5S, with
easy indication of a splendid performance, but unfortunately
the filly broke coming down the homestretch, causing a de-
lay of at least three seconds. Maben gathered her quickly
toeether, and she caine from the seveu furlong post in good
shape, passing under the wire in 2:41].

The celebrated $50,000 stallion, Bell Boy, the property of
C. C. Seaman Esq., of San Diego, was then driven by Sam
Caton, to beat his two-year-old record of 2:SG, made at Lex-
ington in 1887. That he is very short of work is evident to
the eye of any observer, and that he can beat the time made
to-day is so convincing that I feel pleased to think Mr. Sea-
man will start him agt»in on Monday to lower the record ob-
tained yesterday afternoon. "When he was tapped off the
young stallion struck a fine gait, making the quarter in 35],
and moved with such speed and precision th»it I ticked off
1:08$ for the half. Here he made a bad break, going all to
pieces, and it took considerable time for Caton to get him
down to his gait again; however, he stowed the colt and fin-
ished leisurely iu the moderate time of 2:37.

A second attempt was more successful, Caton handling him
with rare skill, keeping the stallion at his best, until he
reached the last 200 yards, when the bay once more left his
feet, but the driver caught him immediately, landiDg him a
victor over time in 2:23-£.

SDMMART.

C. O. Seaman's bh Bell Boy, Electioneer- Beautiful Bells. ...Caton 2 1

Time 2:26. 1 2

Time, 2:37. 2:2Ji.

All the Breeder and Sportsman readers will remember
Irma, who lowered the two-year-old pacing record last year
at Lexington, gcing the mile in 2:244, From what I can
learn she has been "off" lately, and was sent here to see if
a mild climate would be beneficial to her. That the change
has been of value to the filly goes without spying, for she
showed up in good fettle yesterday, but there is still room
for improvement. The ever-popular McCarthy handled the
ribbons, and at the word was off like a shot. During the
mile (which was completed in 2:24) the filly broke twice,
which was a very unusual thing for her to do last Beason,,
she having gained a splendid repDtation for steadiness in
hard races, and by her action surprised theme who know
what she is capable of doing. The quarter was made in 37-^
half 2:1U, three-quarters 1:46, mile 2:24.

The excellent card terminated with a trot between Mr. Mc-
Carthy's Lena Wilkes and J. L. Rose's Nehushta. The latter
is an untried three-year-old, by Stamboul-Neluska, of a rich
bay color, with white star in forehead, and hns a good turn
of speed.

First heat.— On being given the word they started away;
Lena going rapidly to the front and was never headed dur-
ing the beat, winning handily in 2:33^.

In the second heat Nehnshta proved her ability by comiog
in first by a short half length. Time, 2:374.

The third heat waB the best and most hotly-contested of
the three that were trotted, the Stamboul filly leading to the
half in 1:13$, where she broke and Lena Wilkes took the lead.
When Nehushta caught her gait once more a pretty race oc-
curred from the three-quarters home, the daughter of Wilkes
proving the better of the pair by taking the heat in 2:304;.

Owing to darkness the race was postponed until Monday,
after which I will again write you, in hopes that my nest let-
ter may coutain the news of another break in Belt Boy's rec-
ord. I am sorry to inform yi u that Alcazar pulled up lame
after his magnificent trial, and Mr. Rose has decided not to
speed him again. This determination on the part of the
owner takes from the track a promising performer, but his
progeny will transmit a name, without doubt, which will in
time to come be as historical as those to which we now look
back with such pride. Lemoore.

Second Day.

Monday, December 10th. — I was more than amazed to-day
on going to the track to note the extremely small attendance,
there being but a handful of spectators present, although I
must confess, of the eighty or ninety who were there, most
of them were representative men. Dr. Schwartz has finally
arrived in the city of the AngelB, and looks much better than
when I saw him in San Francisco two weeks ago. He has
enjoyed his trip very much indeed, and, like all others, has
onb good wordB for our wonderful climate. It was bat nat-
ural that the doctor should be present, his ownership of the
pacing mare Irma causing him to have more than a pacing
interest in the events of the day. As usual L. J. Rose Esq.
was on hand with a hearty hand-shake for the representative
of the Breeder and Sportsman, and, by the way, he is rather
well pleased to think that Miss A. L. Wilson did not buy
Murtha, the Stamboul-Posie yearling filly, to which she
took a fancy when last at Rosemeade. I am informed that
the price has gone up considerably since then. Mr. Seaman
was also on the grounds, a little aDxious in regard to Bell
Boy, for, be it known, the justly celebrated son of Electioneer
has not had near work enough to put him on edge, and I
may say here that before the year closes, if weather permits,
the colt will be again sent to try and beat the present three-
year-old record. That he did nobly to-day no one will deny,
but still he looked a trifle stiff; he was not limbered up to
that condition which is necessary for him to display his
utmost speed, and I verily believe he will cut the 2:1S notch,
bar accident, before the first of the* year. The officers of
the day were; Judges, Messrs. Woods, McPherson and Mc-
Gregor, while as timors there were Messrs. Rose, Smith,
Adams and Durfee. When Mr. Rose's horse was a starter he
stepped down and out from his official position.

Sam Caton warmed up Bell Boy with a preliminary jog
and was finally given the word, being accompanied by
"Knap" McCarty who piloted a runner to assist the young-
ster in his work. With an easy Btride he moved round to
the quarter in 36 seconds and to the half in 1:10. From the
way he had worked so far I impgined he was going at a 2:16
gait and was surprised on hearing the time, and this con-
vinces me that with the requisite amount of training neces-
sary he can eclipse the record. But I am digressing, away
on the back stretch and round into tho turn he moved with
a precision that was admirable, and it was really a treat to
watch the performance. 1:46, Baid Mr. Rose, when the bay
had got to the three-quarters, and I then knew that he was
going to make still another record for himself. As he came
into the homestretch Sam urged him inst a little more and
the magnificent animal responded grandly coming under the
wire in exactly 2:20 the last quarter being completed in 34
seconds. To say that Mr. Seaman felt gratified but feebly
describes the situation, he was mr>re than pleased at the re-
salt and has every reason to be. Tet, I am satisfied that the
colt has not reached his limit, and that seemed the opinion
of almost everyone present.

The following is a tabulation of Bell Boy's pedigree:

(.ChOB. Kent Mare..

!:3iJ.

f Harry Clay. 2:20.
1 fJreen Mountain Sire of 2 in 2:26

{ Maid -<

Dam of |

Elaine 2:20 ^Shanghai Mary

J'roapero 2:20

o Dame Trot 2:22

Manfilielrt 2:26

*! iStorin 2:2B^

>■ Antonio.... 2:283f

O) Miranda 2:.ii

^ I relay Pilot

a ! I sire oi 2 Initio.

£ (The Moor, 2:37 <

j Hire of 6 in 2:30. j

.,,„,, kHclle of Wabash

I Beautiful Belle J

2:2!)K. 1 rBaldChfer (Steven's).

Dam of I

Hinda Ryse,2:lB)4. |

l^Minnebaha ^

Dam of I

^ Sweetheart ZiZZH

F.va 2:23J4 I

Alcazar 2:2UJs LNettie Clay

As ''Knap" brought out Irma, I thought I noticed just a
slight feeliog of envy on the face of Dr. Schwartz. Could
his filly do equally well? That was the question. The look
was not there long, for McCarty drove the daughter of Nut-
wood iu splendid form. She is improviug every day and is
gradually getting over the indisposition from which her speed
has suffered this season. As the word "go" was given she
started at a lively clip, reaching the quarter in 35 seconds,
and the half in 1:09.1. The driver eased the filly on Ihe
third quarter, taking three seconds longer for it than for the
second, but coming in the Ftretch he extended her for all
she was worth in her present condition, and covered the last
quarter in 33 seconds, making the mile in 2:20. Thin is a
wonderful performance fur a Ally who has been "off" all
bu aimer, and is extremely creditable to McCarthy, who has
brought her to her present condition.

The fourth, and as it proved, the final heat uf the post-
poned three-year-old race was then trotted, but was not ex-
citing, as Nehushta acted in very bad form, going all
to pieces in the back stretch, McCarty's Lena Wilkes win-
ning in hollow fashion. The following is a summary:

SUMMARY.

W. H. McCarthy's Lena Wilkes, by Barney Wilkes

KnanMcCartbv l a 1 1

L, -J. Rose's Nehushta, by Stamboul, dam Nelu-*ka

Walter Maben 2 12 2

Time, 2:3*K, 2:37$, 2:30$, 2.-37J.

Lemoore.

Challenge to Jim L-

1 hereby challenge the owner of s. r. Jim L. for a match race
3 in 5 to rule, to come off over the Bay District Race Track,
San Francisco, Cal., within 90 days from date, for the sum
of $2,500 to $5,000 a side. I name the b s Jnoio 2:22 against
tho said Jim L. in said race. Said race to take place on a
day hereafter agreed upon. This challenge shall hold good
for two weeks from date, and any money placed in the hands
of C. H. Hinchman, 13ay District Race Track, S. F., as a for-
feit, will be promptly covered. T. H. Griffin,

Bay District Race Track.

San Francisco, Dec. 15. 188S.

California State Veterinary Medical Associ-
ation.

The annual meeting was held last Thursday afternoon iu
the office of the Breeder and Sportsman, president Thomas
Bowhill in the chair. There were present Drs. Thomas
Maclay of Petaluma, A. M. McCallum of Sacramento, C. B.
Orvis of Stockton, C. Masoero of San Francisco, H. A. Spenc-
er of San Jose, F. A. Neif of San Francisco, N. H. Woodruff
of San Francisco. J. P. Klench of Santa Rosa, P. P. Parent
of Fresno, and W. C. D. Morrison of Los Angeles.

After the routine business of reading minutes, etc., was
disposed of, Dr. Klench, of San Jose, read a lengthy and
interesting paper on "General Symphaugitis."

The society then went into the election of officers for the
ensuing year. Thos. McLaj- of Petaluma was chosen Pr< si-
dent, W. E. Morrison of Los Angeles Vice-President, A. M.
McCallum, Sacramento. Secretary, and W. H. Woodruff of
San Francisco, Treasurer.

The meetings of the society have heretofore been held
quarterly, but by the unanimous voice of the members present
it was deemed best to hold the regular meeting every fourth
month, aDd upon motion such an order was made.

Dis. Bowhill, McCallum and Klench were appointed a
committee to arrange for the incorporation of the society, and
also to draft a bill, to be presented to the Legislature, provid-
ing against active practice by incompetent quacks.

Proposals for membership were received from Drs. Egan,
San Francisco, F. Cowper, Los Angeles, J. Oliver, Los
Angeles, and Wm. Rowland, Pasadena. Drs. Maclay, Bow-
hill aDd MaBoero were appointed upon the Board of Examin-
ers for the coming year.

The association then adjourned to meet ogain in this aity
on the second Wednesday in March.

A "Pointer" for blacksmiths.

A beautiful and high-spirited horse would never allow a
hhoe to be pat on bis feet. When any one tried to shoe him
he resisted all efforts, kicked aside everything but an anvil,
and came near killing himself against that. His owner was
on the point of consigning him to the plough, where he
might walk unshod, when an officer lately returned from
Mexico, took a cord about the size of a common bed-cord,
put it in the mouth of the horse like a bit, and tied it tightly
on the animal's head, passing his left ear under the string,
no1 painfully tight, but tight enough to keep the ear down
and the cord in place. This done, be patted the hor«e gently
on the side of the head, and commanded him to follow, and
instantly he obeyed, perfectly subdued and as gentle and
obedient as a dog, suffering ids feet to be lifted without
miking resistance, and acting in all reBpects like an old
stager. — Ex\

10,000 Given Away!— The proprietors of "Hotbs' Littlo

Vegetable Pills" make a very liberal t ffer in oar odv-

colamns to more thoroughly introduce their
ders." It will pay you to read it.

394

<ps gmfe and jS ptfrtamatx.

Dec. 15

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
i a their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and da*n
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Eastern Field Trial Club Events.

The present has been mnob the most successful year in
the history of the Eastern Field Trial Club. The affairs of
the club have always been rnoBt carefully administered and
it has grown into a very strong institution financially, as well
as in other and more important respects. Its annuai trial
meetings at High Point have come to b« looked upon as by
far the best trial gatherings in America, whether as to num-
ber ot starters, quality of dogs, number of attendants, size
of purses, or excel ODce of judging. We should be very
pleised to give a detailed report of the receuily conclnded
meeting of the club, did space j)ermit, but under existing
conditions must be content to give an abstract merely.

The annunl meeting of the club was held at the Bellevne
Hotel High Point, on November 24th, those present being J.
Otto Douner, Jno. Simpkins, O. W. Dormer, Koyal Carroll,
H. B. Dnryea, J R. Henrichs, F. R. Hitchcock, Robert Mc-
Cook, Hernsrt Merriarn, I. N. Cochran, C. C. Gray, Geoige
T. Leach, J. O'H. Denny, P. Lomllard, Jr., E. R Coleman,
H. A. Carey, W. A. Coster and proxy of Mr. Godeffroy.

The following ticket for governors for 1889 was presented
and elected: B. F. Wilson, J. 0. Donner, J. R. Henricks, F.
R. Hitchcock, J. O'H. Denny, Robert McCook, H. B. Dnryea,
Herbert Merriarn, D. C. Bergnndthal, Jas. L. Breese, O. W.
Douner, I. N. Cochran, P. Lorrillard, Jr , Geo. T. Leach and
W. A. Coster. The officers elected are as follows: President,
J. Otto Donner; vice-oresidents, Jas. L. Bretse and F. R.
Hitchcock; secretary and treasurer, W. A. Coster. Mr. B.
F. Wilson's name, first mentioned for r* -tlection as president,
was withdrawn, Mr. Henrichs, acting for him requesting it,
its it was impossible for him to attend the meetings with any
regularity,

THE MEMBERS* STAKE.

The first of the stakes run off was the Members' Sfake, on
Nov. 15th, 16th, and 17th, Messrs. Francis R. Hitchcock and
J. M. Taylor being judges. The weather was bad on the
first day, better on the second, and very good on the last.
Fourteen good sensible shooting dogs, handlwd by as mary
thorough sportsmen, of as rare quality as the world can afford,
made the stake an interesting one. The wiuner, Gloster,
is champion of America, and bus been often mentioned in
these columns. He won, as before, by superior caution.
The winner of second, Brandon, a biggish orange aud white,
we did not particularly fancy in 1886. He seemed to lack
soap, but has probably developed Bince. Third went to
Dashing Noble, a little brother to the California Kennel's
Sweetheart and Janet. Dashiug Noble, when we saw him in
18S6, had a lot of go in him, great power and courage, and
very pretty style. He has had much experience since. He
is a fine dog. Among the beaten dogs there were some that,
before the tact, we should have selected as probable winners.
Nat Goodwin, for instance. As nervy, high strung, aud likely
a field dog as is often seen, was beaten by Brandon, after a
heat of 45 minutes, in which little positive work and no
demerits were scored. One Nat Goodwin is worth a dozen
Brandons. Ruby Buckellew, another beaten one, had the
misfortune to be drawn against Nat Goodwin in the tirsi series
and was shut out. The ttake was well handled, the judging
averaged well, and it was a most pleasant event.

SUMMARY.
High Point, N. C, November 15, 1888.— Members' stakes.— Open on'y
to club members.

I.
O. "W. Donner's liver and \ ( II. Merriam's black, white and

white dog, Go-Bang, by I ^ . 1 tan dog. Noble Count, by
Graphic— Bloomo ([jointer), f j Oouut Noble— Royal Myrtle

) ( (setter).

J. O. Donner's orange audi i\f. A. Coster's orange and

white bitch, Princess Helen, i beat ] white dog, Buckellew, by
by Thunder — Eessie (setter), ) ( Druid, Ruby (setter).

J. L. Berese's blsok.Swblte anil ) ( H. B. Duryea's liver and whil

- - beat ■ lli*"»1> llnlitn li.. HT„t„~

tan dog, Gloster, by Dusb'
ing Rjver— Trinket (setter)

C. C. Gray's black, white and
tan dog, Roy Monarch, by

$ Dashing Monarch— List (set-
ter),

J. O'H. Denny's orange and \
white dog, Brandon, by ' , .

' Royal Rock-Lewis* Nt Hie f ueai
(setter). /

I. M. Cocbrane's blcck, white J
and tan dog; Nat Goodwin, (_
by Roderigo — Bo-Peep (set- i
ter). i

J. R. Henrich's black, white \

a 'd tan dog, Dashing No<

ble, by Count Noble-Dash- f

tng Novice (setter).

j bitch, Mali to, by Meteor
( -Dell (pointer).
t J. R. Henrich's lemon belton,
beat ' a°%' Dan Noble. °v Count
j Noble — Lewis' Nell (setter).

/ I. M. Cocbrane's black, white

! and tan dog. Count Belton,

") by Yale Relton— Polly Blue

t (setter).

/ J, L. Breese's orange and
oeat ) white hitch. Ruby Bu<-kel-

\ lew, by Buckellew — Briui-

( stone (setter),

\ J. L. Breese's lemon and
white dog, bang Grace, by
Bang-Bang— Grace{ pointer).

■ heat

H.

I Brandon beat Nat Goodwin.

Go-Bang boat Princess Helen.
Gloster beat Roy Monareh.

Dashing Noble a bye.
HI,
Dashing Noble baat Go-Bang. I Gloster beat Brandon.

IV.
Gloster beat DaBhing Noble and won first.
V.
Brandon beat Da«hing Noble and won second.
VI.
DaBhing Noble was awarded third .
Jst— Glo«ter.
2d — Brandon.
3d— Dashing Noble.

PREVIOUS WINNERS.

Rohin's Island, 1^81. .Brock, by Count Bosco— My Duchess (setter)

Klgb P.-tnt, 1H8U Don (pointer).

High Point, 1883 Hue, by Snapshot -Ruby (setter).

Hieh Point l-HJ ' Buckellew, by Druid— Ituby (setter),

b ' *•" | Brock, byUount Bosco- My Duchess (setter).. 1

High Point, 1885 Foreman, by Dashing Monarch— Fairy U( setter)

/ Gloster, by Dashing Rover -Trinket (setter) I

Hieh Point I88G ' DaAhiu^ Nobl", by Count Noble— Dashing Nov-

6 ' '"* J ice (Better) 2

( Brandon, by ttoyal Rock— Nellie (setter) ...... 3

| Tammany, by Tory Moonstone (pointer) 1

l Bang-Grace, by Bang-Bang -Grace (pointer). ,.»2

Hight Point, 1887.. { Buckellew, by Druid— Ruby (setter) *2

I Roy Monarch, by Dashiug Monarch— List (set-
ter) 3

•Divided.

THE DERBY.

Second ol the events was the Derby, always the greatest
event of the year, aud in no wiso less so this year than here-
.ofore. The j'ldges wure Messrs. J. Otto Donner, John R
Henricks an I J. M. Taylor. The stake consumed three
days, Niv. 1!), 20 and 21. arid was exciting throughout. It
was won by Orlando, a ttuderigo — Bj-Vesp, belonging to that
invincible little coterie of gentlemen who form the Memphis
and Aveut Kennei. Another dog of the same ownership aud
breeding won third in the Btako, a showing which speaks
louder than words for the excellence of the blood hues going
in the kennel, and for the training to which tbe dogs are
subjected. It is uo new thing for the Memphis and Aveut
Kenxrl to win. It would be a surprise if some one or more

of their dogs were not placed. Tbe weBthei for tbe Derby
was not good, alternating between slnsbiuess aud freeziug,
but despite drawbacks very much brilliant work was done.
We have sometimes thought that bad conditions were best,
because then the dog which is undeniably best, shows it
clearly. There was Issb false pointing and utter heedlessness
sbown by the puppies than have been usual, and the disposi-
tion to jockey and attain success by unfair means was not so
noticeable as it was a few years ago.

SUMMARY.

HI'iH POINT, N. C, November 19, 1888.— Eastern Field Trials
Eighth Jjebby, open to all setter and pointer puppies whelped on
or after January 1, 1887. First prize, ?400; second, $21)0; third, §100;
fourth, 8I0U. Breeders' Cup, value SICO, to breeder of winner. For-
feit SlO. S2 'additional to fill. Closed May 1, ltJfc8, with 60 entries—
2D English setters, 1 Irish setter and 30 pointers.

Highland Kennel's liver and ) f Lewis A Biddle's lfver and

white bitch Satenella, by [_ . , ! white do*. Glamorgan, by
Rob-rt le Diable— Tuck <" ueai i Robert le Diable -Tuck
(pointer). / L (pointer).

B. F. Wilson's black and ] / Memphis & Avent Kennels'

white dig Oliver Twist, by { . , J black, white andfjtan dog.
Count Noble— Fannie "W. J ueai i Roy d 'Or, by Roderigo— Bo-
(setter). I I peep (settpr).

G. T. Hodgson's Mick, white | f S. B. Unryea's Mick and white

and tan bitch. Lady Pied- | . . j dog, Guy, by Ned— Leindor
raont, by Dashing Rover— f j (Better).

Rmce (setter). J [

Mount Washington Kennel's] /Highland Kennel's liver and

black, white and tan dog, \ , . J white dog, Petrarch, by
Lindo, by Gladstone-,1" j Robert le Diable — Malite

I' lounce (setter). j ( (pointer)

Memphis & Avent Kennels''. f.l. <>'H. Denny's black, white

Mack, white and tan dog, ( . . ,' and tan bitch, Hope's Lass,
Orlando, by Roderigo -Bo- [ j by (Path's Hope— Lady May

Peep (setter). ) (_ (setter!.

Memphis & Avent Kennels' j f Bayard Thaypr's liver and

black, white and tan dog. [ . , ) whit- dog. Fred, by Robe^
Cecil, by Roderigo— Bo-Peep C uoai ] le Diable— Tuck (pointer).
(setter), ) i

E. F. Thomas' black, white] /T. Hitchcock, Jr. 'a liver and

and tan bitch, Maude For-' . . J white dop. Glaucus, by Naso
man, by Foreman— Miss (" i of Kippen— Glauca (pointer).

EMe (setter), ) (

O. W. Donner's liver and J /Geo. T. Hodgson's red bitch,

white bi'ch, Joyce of Hall's ( . . J Vic, by Dan — Nora (setter).
Ifbrnd, by Lad of Bow- ( oeai "j
Bloomo (pointer), / '

D.\ J. G. F. Holsten's liver,] / T. H. Glbbs' liver and white

white and tan dog. Count' . . J bitch, Vic G., by Meteor gJr,
Fauster, by Mainspring— C i • —Mamie ipomter).

Dolly Fan=ter (pointer), ) {

0. O. Gray's blue belton bitch, i / Edward Dexter's lemon and

Miss Monarch, by Roy Mon- ' h_„t J white bitch, Mildred, by
arch— Flossie (setter), { ' ) Dashing Rover — Muriel (set-

) { ter)

Edward Dexter's black, white \ • Dr. G Lee Knapp's lemon and

and tan dog, Oount Pied- f . . J white dog. Felix M., by

mont.byCouotNoble-Belle f UOBl ] Gain's Hooe— Daisy F. (set-

oi Piedmont (setter), / ( ter).

II.

fiatenella beat Stella. | Count Kauster beat Joyce of Hall's

Oliver Twist beat Lady Piedmont. | Island

Orlando beat Lindo. 1 Count Piedmont beat Miss Mon-

Cecil beat Maude Forman. | arch.

Osslan b*-at Pontiac.
Roger Williams beat
Hull's Island.

Ossianbeat Flirt.

Dexter heat Roger Williams.

Osslan beat Consolatiou.

II.
I Consolation beat <.)
Joyce of Dexter beat Leham.
I Flirt a byw.
III.
j Consolation a bye,

| Dexter a bye,

Dexter beat Ossian and won first money.
1st— Dexter.
2nd— i- oger Williams.
ard-OBsian.

i Consolation.
( Lebanon,

4th >

PREVIOUS WINNERS.

(Drjke, by Croxtetb— Lass l

High Point, 1881 - Mainspring; by Mike— Romp *.>•

f Scout, by Croxtetb— Belle 3*

( Mainspring, by Mike Romp 1

High Point, 1885 ' Bang Bang, by Champion Bang— PrincesB

( Kate 2

('Robert le Diable, bvCroxteth-Spinaway 1

Hi"U Point, 1886 ■{ BatS BiinS' bY CUampioc Bang -Princess

(.Prince, by Minnesota Piince— Countess 2*

f Tammy _ |

High pom., ,887 < ^l?fc^-z:—s:rs=-=z&

(.Lalla Rookb 3«

* Divided.

ALL-4GE SETTER STAKE.

The judges were Messrs. J. Otto Donner, J. R. Henricks
and H. B. Dnryea, the stakes beginning on Nov. 24th and
continning through three days. The work was of excellent
quality all through the stake, the dogs being keen, sleady,
and showing good noses and judgment. A better lot of aged
setters never started in a stake.

SUMMARY.

High Point, N. C„ November 26.— The All-Age Setter Stake.— Open
to all setters that have never won a first prize Inan all-age stake in any
recognized field trial In America, First prize 330n, second prize Si^.n,
third prize *50, fourth prize ?50. Forfeit §10, and *20 additional to till
Closed October 1, 1888, with 28 entries.
1.
I. N. Cochran's black, whiter ^Dudley & Fisher's lemon and

and tan dog Nat Goodwin, by J- beats white dog Dave R, by Oath's
Roderigo— Bo-Peep, J <. Hope— Daisy F.

J. E. Dager's blank, white and~i fE. W.Durkee's black, white ant

tan dogCincinnatus.by Count )• beat-; tan bitch ^u'ldlet'agsJy Fore-
Noble— Dido H. J I man Belle of Allendale.
A.. 1. Crovat's black, white, andl (Memphis ami Avent Kennel's
tan dog Bob H, by Count j- beat- black, white and tan dog Joey
Noble— Belle Boyd. J I B, by Roderipo-J.IJltan.
Memphis and Avent Kennel's^ fD. M. Barringer's black, white

■ beat

*md tan hi fill Effle Hill, by
Prinee Burgutdtlial— Donna.

Oliver Twist beat Satenella.
Orlando beat Count Fauster,

Orlando beat Oliver Twist.

HI.
I Cecil beat Count Piedmont.

IV.

| Cecil, a bye.
V.

Orlando beat Cecil and won first money.
Oliver Twist (selected) beat Cecil and won second money. '
1st— Orlando.
2d— Oliver Twi^t.
Sd— Cecil.

i Count Fauster.
1 Lindo "

4th—

PREVIOUS WINNERS.

/ Pollux, by Dash III— Diana (setter) l

Robins Island l Ferida. by Ranger II— White's Daisy (setter) 2

1881. ~\ Sensation Jr., by Sensation — White's Grace

I (pointer 3

f Darkness, by Cbippa— Nettie (pointer) 1

I Tick, by Bob-Dido (pointer) 2

High Point, 1882.-! LaliaRookh. by Sensation's Son— Grace (point-
| er). and Byron, by De Jonco— Jane (Irish set-

[ ter), divided 3

f San Roy, by Count Noble— Spark (setter) 1

High Point, 188'. j Poarter, by Gladstone— Resa (set'er) 2

( Drake, by Crox'eth — Lass (pointer) 3

i Gladstone's Boy, by Gladstone — Sue (setter)... . 1
Blue Lily, by Blue Drake— Gipsey Queen, (setter) 2
Clifford, by Emperor Fred-Fanuie Belle (set-
ter),and Drab, by Dan-Arrow (pointer), divided 3

( Belle, by Dan— native bitch (setter) 1

j Nannie S., by Dashing Berwyn-Juno A (setter).. 2
High Poiut, 1885. -J Bang Frace, by Bang'Bang— Grace (pointer, aud
I Prince Imperial, by Emperor Fred -Bessie
I (setter) 3

IPaxtang, by Count Noble— Fate Gladstone(eetter) 1
Consolation, by Bang Bang— Grace HI (pointer. 2
Jean ValJean. by Mingo -Twin Maud (setter) 3

[ Joey B., by Roderigo- Lillian (setter) 1

u k t>„,„+ ibut ) Go-Bang, by Graphic— Leech's Bloomo (nointer) 2

tiign wint, tea/. •; 0ssIaili oy Croxteth-Annie (pointer)...." *3

("Waterford, by Pembroke— Qneen Alice (setter)... *3
♦Divided.

THE POINTER STAKE.

The pointer stake brought out the best dogs of the short-
head breed in the county, and they were judged by three
first rate men. Colonel Arthur Mern'man, John K. Henricks,
and H. B. Duryea. Colonel Merriman is as good a judge of
field work and of working dogs as lives, and Mr. Iienrioks.
is also a veteran field trialer and a grand good man Mr.
Duryea's experience is not equal to that of his colleagues but
he is a close observer, particularly since his dog .Robert le
Diable won in 1886. The general opinion was that the
pointers did not show as high excellence as the setters which
were run later in the setter stake. The weather was only fair,
there being too much wind, and the air being rather too cold.
Dexter, winner of the stake was handled by Mr. Hurt Height
who handled Robert le Diable two years ago.

SUMMARY.
HIGH POINT, N. 0.. November 22, 1888. All-Age Pointer Stake, -
Open to all pointers that have never won a first prize in au All-Age
Stake, in any recognized fii Id trial in America. First prize, $30H;
necoud $150. third, S50, Forfeit §10, and 820 additional to fill. Closed
October. 1, I888,with 28 entries.

1.

Charlotteville Fii'H Trial Ken-1 /"Westminster Kennel Club's

iii-l's liver and White dog I'on- !llBat J liver aud white hitch Lass oE
tiac, by Miltou'd Bang II— fuoac"l Bow, by Graphic-Climax.
Climix. J K.

C, II. Odell's lemon and white 1 (Charloiteville Field Trial Khii-

dog Roicer Williams, by Bang beat < nel's liver and white dog
Bang— Lulla Kookli. ) f Flimh.bv Don Cii'sar— l.m'.ky.

O. W. Dounet's liver and white i ( E. W- Durkeo'a liver mid whlt«

bitch Jovco of lIiib'B Island, boat < dog Vanderbilt. I.y Ahlrich's
by Lid of Bow— liloomo. ) ( Dean— Keola'a Nancy.

C. R. Udell's lemon and white i fEdw. In-xter's liver and white

dOR Conaolatlon, by Bang -beat -! dog Kingof Kent, hy Priam —
Bang— UracP III. ) I Kent's Kahy.

O. W. Donni'r'd livr and while 1 fL. Uaplner's liver, white, and

dog Go- Hang, by Graphic— beat • ticked dog Duke of Vernon,
loach's Bloomo. S I bv i;it*ii'liih* — ^piiilesB.

Btivnrd Tliayor'fl liver, white. 1 iC, II, odcll't* lemon aud white

n ' lionf .' lilt.

I'l.irk, white and tan hitch , ,

Ollie S, by Paul Gladstone— f

Lottie. J

. Gardiner's black, white) . t ( W. Tallman's black, white

and tan dog, Roger by Count I ] and tan bitch, Galalea, by

Noble— Queen Meg, 1 [ Mack B.— Chica.

J. E: Dager's black, white and] [Memphis & Avent Kennel's

tan dog, Toledo Blade, by ! b . ,' black, white and tan dog,
Roderigo— Lillian, J . Cassio, by Count Noble—

J I Lizzie Hopkins.

Bayard Thayer's black, white) (w. H. Colquitt's blick, white

and tan dog, Joe B., by Bar- > beat J and tan bitch. Dashing Lady,
on— Nellie, ) ( by Dashiug Rover — Trinket.

Charletvllle Field Trial Ken-] f Chas. Tucker's lemou and

nel's black and white dog, ! _ . J white dog, Jacques, by Fred
■lack Modoc, by Buckellew f j W,— Queen of tue South

Ida, J I

E. F. Thomas' black, white] f J. G'B. Denny's lemon aad

and tan dog, King Leo. by ( . . [ white dog, Brandon, by
1 Royal Rock, Lewis' Nellie.

Count Noble ■
Ruby,

Hamilton's ;

J

L

11.

Nat Goodwin beat Cincinnatus.
Ollie S. beat Rob H.
Roger beat Toledo Blade.

I Jack Modoc beat Joe B.
King Leo a bye.

Lebanon Kennel's lemon h
white dog Lebanou, by Tin

l£ Hilt

( F. It. Hitchcock's liver and
beat ^ whl'edogDukn ot Hi ssen, by

J Luck of T lessen- Blarney.
F. K. HUchock's liver and) (Dr. H. G. Preston's liver and

white bitch Flirt, by Graphic /beat - white doeGreentield, by Bang

—Ina. ) ( Buntf— Bellona.

P. T. Madison's liver and white )

dog Ossian, by Croxtetb — .

Amine (a bye). J

III.
King Leo beat Nat Goodwin.
Ollie 8. beat Roger. | Jack Modoc, a bye,

IV.

Jack Modoc beat King Leo | Ollie S. a bye.

V,

Ollie S. beat Jack Modoc and won first.

VI.

Jack Modoc beat Bob H. and won second.

VII.

BobH. awarded third. I Roger and King Leo divided fourth.

CHAMPION STAKK.

The same judges officiated aB in the setter state, and the
work of the dogs was very good, all conditions being favora-
ble.

In the first series Jean Val Jean beat Bob Gates easily in
45 minutes, having muck the best of the place, style, range
aud noBe.

The other brace of the first series, Ollie S. and Bohemian
Girl made a pretty showing, both being very keen and of
high quality, but the snap and certainty of Ollie won for her
after an hour aud a quarter of as good work as is ever seen.

The final between Jean and Ollie was a closely coDtested
heat, and was] won by Jean, by superior style, eiving him
the championship of America for 1S8S.

SUMMARY.

1.
Memphis and Avent Kennel'sb, w and t English setter Jean Val
Jean, by Mingo— Twin Maud, beat Mr. J. L. Breeze's b, w and t En-
gllsh setter Bob Galea, by Count Rapier— Belle of Hatchie.

Memphis and Aveut Kennel's D, w and t English setter Ollie 8., by
Paul Gladstone— Lottie, heat "W. G. Mellier's b and w Euglsb setter
Bohemian Girl, by Count Noble-Mollie Belton.
II.
Je-^n Val Sean beat Ollie 3. and won the championship.

English Private Coursing Decadent.

Our very pungent ond readable editor Clement, of the
Loudon Shootin g Times, an eminent authoiity in all kennel
matters, has a way of going to the bottom of every thing
which he discusses that is refreshing, even if it is u little
startling at times. Recently in writing of private coursing in
England, he said:

"It is a surprisitg thing, but private coursing in England
is as near as can be an extinct sport. Years ago, and not so
\ery many years either, plenty of town and county gentle
men kept greyhounds for their own private enjoyment, aud
when a hare or two was wanted for tbe larder, they sallied
forth with a brae* of long-tails, and had their fun out. Then
came a ohange o'er the sceuo, in tho shape of very many
public coursing meetiugs springing forth io almost every dis-
trict, aud this, iu two ways, brougbtabout about a very sens--
ible reduction in the number of private coursers. Firstly,
the uiau who kept greyhounds was talked into joining in the
public sport, either for the fun of the thing or in theliope of
making money by winning either stakes or bets; and se.-ondlv,
the large body of public- coursers (i. e , the owners of tun
long-tails and the belting meu who patrouized tbe meetings),
decisively tabooed private oour-ing as a detriment^ to publio
meetings, by reason of dimiuisbicg the' number of hares. In
fact) it was a common thing at tbe market-town "ordinaries"
for private coursers to be chaffed most unmercifully, and in
and out of season.

1888

^Itc IPrectlcv aud ^oxismmx.

395

Now, if fhere is anything a conntrynian dislikes, it is being
chafiVd Ridicule, it is said, kills, and chuff certainly has
swamped the sport of private coursing. The following was
the usual modus operandi: —

"Farmer Jones, do you know that your neighbor here
present, Mr. Blank, killed seven hares, the other morning, in
his meadow?"

"No?"

"He did. Didn't you Mr. BlaDk?"

"Quite correct," says Blauk unsuspectingly?"

"It may be correct, sir. from your point of view," then
would the first speaker gently remark, "but what about our
meet, next week? There won't be a hare left in the parish if
yon go on at this rate."

Thereupon the whole table looked askance at Blank, who
felt jolly small, and showed it. He then either joined the
club or disposed of his greyhounds, and thus his private
coursing was at an end. Some men, however, had sense
enough to stick to their own enjoyment, and stick to their
dogs, but then came the Ground Game Act, and that effect-
ually knocked private conrBing on the head. There are not
now a hundred men in England who course for the fun of
the thing — the more the pity."

Sales.

Mr. H. K. Silvey, Trnckee, has sold to Mr. J. M. Bass-
ford, Br.t Vacaville, a black, white and tan English — Gordon
setter dog by Dorr — Phoebe.

Mr. W. M. Bnrckhalter, Trnckee. has sold to Mr. Geo. W,
Pettier, Tuscarora, Nev , the setter Dwight by Dorr — Dooris,

The pack of foxhounds owned by Mr. Dan Murphy, near
Gilroy, has been making some nice sport recently since the
rain. Two weeks ago they ran a coyote to Martin's Ranch
and when Mr, Murphy and his huntsman reached the ranch
they found the coyote perched on the roof like a rooster,
with the pack baying below. The huntsman Wilson, went
up and dislodged the co- ote, the pack receiving him with
open mouths and quickly breakirjg him up. The hounds
have been out six times and killed five ooyotes.

The sympathy of the f mciers will go out toward Mr. De-
Mott, because of the deaths which have cut his stiing of
eight field trial entries down to three. Since losing Donna
and Haroldine, three more have died, including Mr. John
Bergez's Eoglish setter by Harold — Janet, Mr. DiMott's own
puppy of the same litter, and another. However, no blame
can properly be imputed to Mr. DeMott, and those who had
dogs in his hands will send others to him.

Mr. George T. AUender left on Thursday for Bakersfield
with eight setters and pointers. He has through tbe kind-
ness of Messrs. C. E. Lechoer and W. E. Houghton, secured
a fine training ground and excellent accommodations near
the town. His string completes the list of Derby entries,
all of which are now being trained at or near Bakersfield.

The dogs taken to Bakersfield by Mr. Allender on Thurs-
day last were, Mr. L. J. Rose Jr.'s Point and Rush, Mr.
Wm. Schreiber's Nestor and Laddie, Mr. Jas. E. Watson's
Old Black Joe, and Mr. P. D. Leuville's Roberta, all pointers,
beside Shot Hunt and Buddie K, English setters belonging to
Mr. Chas. Reading. The dogs all looked finely, Mr. Rose's
Point in particular being fine drawn and looking the winner.

Tbe directors of the Pacific Coast Field Trial Club have
not yet selected all of the jndges. They have secured Mr.
R. T. Vandevort, a moBt competent man, and a first rate
choice. The rules require two more, who should be chosen
at once and announced. There is no lack of persons willing
to judge, and some even seem anxious to act, but it goes
without Baying that the latter are wholly without experi-
ence, and quite unfit.

Fanciers of the large breeds may consult the- advertising
columns with profit this week. The "St. Bernard" offered
is veritably a monster, by far the largest dog ever brought to
the State, and is said by his importer to be of pure breeding.
He can be seen at any time, and should be examined by Mr.
Albert Hoeppner, Mr. Jas. E. Watson, Colonel Taylor, Mr.
Manning and others who go in for big dogs. The dog is
very youog, and will have less of the Leonberg character as
he grows and tills out. The Dachshund offered is a rare
good one,

»» ■

ROD.

Amont? tbe Redwoods.

CHAPTER V.
An unpleasant development of tbe muscular idea.

The full strength of hope clings fast to morning. At her
advent thingB which in the night season were fall of horrors
become the faintest mists of imagination; tiagedy turns itself
into comedy, and grim goblins are slain by merry brownies.
Philip had scant need of those happy sprites— the brownies,
but, perhaps, for that very reason they came to him about six
o'clock the next morning in the form of little wandering sun-
beams that touohed his eyes and bade him awake. He was
never a man who stretched and yawned and showed ill-temper
because his sleep could not bs prolonged indefinitely, but
rather an alert and pleasant early riser, whose rosy appear-
ance proclaimed him refreshed by a night of dreamless sleep.

On awaking his firBt movement was to turn and look for

Dick- but neither Dick nor sleeping place was there, the

' latter having been transformed into a roll of blankets that

appeared ready for an immediate start, and tbe former, for

the present being about some other business than napping.

"The old rascal!" said Philip, standing up and giving him-
self a shake. "I wouder what he's ot now?"

Not an easy matter to determine for the moment, thuugh
Dick had loft an explanatory note on the stump beside tbe
coffee-pot The piece of paper, being small, did not some
under Philip's notice nutil some minutes after, when annoyed
bv the thick dampness that still clothed the underbrush, he
resolved to stir up the fire and heat some coffee. A hrst
reading of tbe Borawl made him shiver, though it was neither
tragical nor pathetic, but stated quite simply that Dick had
*one down to the Lorenzo to "splash;'7 a second made him

""Splash1" he said contemptuously, throwing a stick on the
!vfire. "Splash!" This ia all the cold water I want just now.

m

He went to the pail yet siauding about half full, where
Dick had put it the night befure, took out what mi^ht be
needed for other purposes, and dipping his loug hands in the
clear fluid, dashed a goodly quantity over his face aud head.
There was a gleam of white teeth between full red lips as he
applied a rough towel vigorously to his cheeks, and nature
never showed richer or better blended co'-uriog than shone in
his face wheu the rubbing was finished. With the aid of a
comb and a pocket mirror he completed his toilet, well pleased
that his dark flannel shirt still had claims to respectability,
and delighted with the becoming shade of a negligent blue
silk tie. Was Philip vain? Not very; no more, probably,
than are yon. But there were times when he enjoyed a full,
Bensuous remembrance of the very fine physical qualities
with which he had been endowed.

Dick was quite as fond of himself, believe me, but he liked
to affect scorn for pocket mirrors and the men who used
tbem. Coming back now from his "splash" he looked sharply
at Philip, and uttered a derisive "Humph!"

"Good morning, you old dude," said Phillip, rearrauging
his necktie and making a great pretence of admiring himself
in the glass. "Good morning, bow do you feel?"

"Never better, said Dick," laughing because Phillip had
beaten him at bis own game, aud tucking some towels in
among his traps, "Just a little repentant about my temper-
ance now, that's all."

"Some whisky would not be bad this morning. Oh that
like juvenile Barry I had 'a pint' under my girdle."

"I think you'd be none the better for that," said Dick,
"claret's poor stuff in tbe morning."

He had helped himself to coffee and was rapidly finishing
his portion of the remaining provisions.

Philip soon became engaged in a similar occupation, and
jests and Kallies helped to eke out a breakfast that bore a
family resemblance to those of the eighteenth century par-
taken of by frequenters of Grub street. But the composure
of the night before was gone, aud a longing to be off showed
in every movement. Only the packing was done better if
possible than it had been yesterday, aud a Bpice of regret
mingled with their feeling for the dying fire now scattered
into useless brands.

The morning air came clear aDd invigorating from the
mountain tops, and promised a fair day. Of yesterday's
storm nothing remaiued excepting two or three white clouds
that served to make the blue of the heavens deeper. The
denizens of the forest chirped and saug and I urked their
early greetings to the sun; aud from the towering redwoods
breathed a spicy odor that the best sack never knew. Our
friends were far better with just a mouthful of it under their
girdle than they would have been buoyed up by a glass of
prime old Kentucky. I cannot Bay they felt it so, although
they went along Bess' trail with heads erect and sure steps,
as needing nothing further.

They had not gone a long way when there came to them
most distinctly the humming aud buzzing that appertain to
a town. Cocks crowed, dogs barked, wagons rumuled, and
children freighted the air with echoing shouts.

Dick now for the first time rocollected that in his last talk
with Mr. Seldon the latter had mentioned a town on the oppo-
site side of the river called Lorenzo, and added that it was
much the better way to ride along the road that passed through
it, and on to Boulder Creek Hotel, past the Post Offioe, and
so on up the Bear Creek road, instead of trying the camping
plan, as the walking on the other siae was execrable.

"And here we are, of course, on the wrong side of the river
following a cow trail!" thought Dick to himself. "Richard
Foote what a mess is. thy intellect!"

Philip's thoughts were so confused and disturbed by his
loud whistling that he might almost be said to have none;
and so long as the trail held good and a certainty appeared
at the end of it, he cared little for all the towns in Christen-
dom if he were not asked to stand the clatter of their dogs
and the stares of their old women.

This opinion he expressed to Dick, somewhat later, when
tbe trail without any apparent reason began to lead upward
through an almost impassible lot of brush. The unbroken
way straight ahead appeared so much better that Dick was at
a loss to account for the cow's maneuvre; and as they
walked along could do nothing by way of solution but at-
tribute it to her gender. He had just reached this agreeable
point of reflection and anuounced it to Philip, who joined in
the laugh and deemed it very good, when the reason snddenly
confronted them in the shape of an almost unbroken oliff
about twenty feet in breadth.

Philip, not at the time being especially interested in them,
wished all the members of that gender (excepting those re-
lated to him by ties of consanguinity) in the flames, while
Dick stood frowning at the rock as thoughj he were some
mighty Jove at whose sign it would remove.

But remove it did not, and Dick at length.Stired of frown-
ing, said to Philip:

"Well, old man, Bhall we try crawling across it, or go
back?"

"If we could rid ourselves of these bundles, and if the
Lorenzo did not flow right at the base of it, I should say
crawl.'.'

At this expression, without any word of reply, Dick took
off his bundle of blankets and pitched it recklessly ahead.
It found a resting plaoe in the top of a low oak on the other
side.

"Good boy, Dick," cried Phil, "do mine the same." Dick
tried, but alas, for human intention! The compact roll
dropped into the San Lorenzo between two boulders.
"Amen!" said Philip, laughing, "we must crawl now."
"I think we must," answered Dick, "come, help me tie on
the rod case, and I'll help you with yours. And now, Phil,
let me go first, and if I meet with no accident yon come on."
Philip made no reply, aud Dick tbinking the matter settled
started on his hands and knees across a little crevice that
showed on the face of the cliff. His teeth were set and his
nerves at full tension for he expected every minute to meet
with something that would hurl him into the rusbing stream
below. And it matters not how much a man may fancy
death would be a release, or how in a moment of vapois he
may think he longs for it. let him once louk it squarely in
the face, and he draws back. Dick thought of thin when the
rod case slipped to one side and caught in a bunch nf grass.
He felt himself imptded and as hiB onward niovermn' ceased
the weight fell heavily on his hands into which tbe rocks
ran little points that caused the blood to start. Grimly lie
held oi: until the grass come on t by its roots and left him
free. The sudden loosening sent his feet down, and for an
instaDt he thought he mnsi drop, but in desperation be fouud
a new hold aud drew himself painfully over tbe worst part of
tbe cliff. He knew he was safe ifow, and his first thought
was thit he would c ill back to Philip not to try it, but on
rising to bis feet what was bis horror to behold Pbilip strug-
gling along fully three feet below where tbe rock looked far
looser and more dangerous. He could see what intensity
there was in his friends grasp and knew it would not do to
speak, scarcely to move.

All the red was bnnished from Philip's cheeks when, nt
last he gave his hand to Dick, aud streams of perspiration
were Btealing down his face.

"That was a pretty neit pull, old boy," he said when he
fouud himself seated on the other side. Then for the first
time be notice 1 Dick.

"Who would have believed that Dick Foote could get pale.
How your hands are cut np! You won't be able to fish for a
week."

■ I have n't a word to say about anything," answered Dick,
seating himself beside Philip, "when a man has it demon-
strated to a certainty that he hasn't as much sens6 as a cow,
it's time for him to stop talking."

"Dick, if ever we go on another excursion, and adopt pro-
hibition views at the start, I know what will happen. We'll
be found dead in the woods. Oh, for some prime old Irish.
Scotch or Kentucky to take this trembling out of my kntes!"
"Ton late now, old boy! I wonder if we could have waded
the stream?"

"No, sir, that stream jnst there is a long way too deep for
either yu or me. We might have gone up the mountain,
though."

"Really? You're getting along too fast. I think I'll go
down and rescue the blankets. Do you suppose there's auy
further object in carryinggthese rod cases around on our
backs?"

Tbe laugh that followed this was a good tonic, and Dick,
freed from his incumbrance went down to the stream. The
way was easy and as the blankets were still wedged in between
tbe boulders he bad little difficulty in extricating them.
While he was gone Pbilip got tbe oth*r roll out of tbe oak
and all w»s oncn more ready for a htart. It was manifestly
impossible for Philip to shoulder his roll again, so the two
were fastened on a stout stiok and Dick and he carried it
between them.

Some distance beyond they weie deligbted to strike again
into the trail.

"Home again, home again" sang Philip at first sight of it.

"Yes, and to stay," added Dick. "Why not follow this

instead of going ou a search for the road? We'll probably

find ourselves in tbe back yard; but when people have gone

through what we have they should cot be sensitive."

Of course this was another mistake, as tbe road lay not
very far ahead and was much pleaRanter to walk on: bnt
they were now in the close ai«1e of a virgin forest, where
nothing was to be seen overhead but green boughs, and
where yellow, sticky mud prevailed under foot, and to turn
aside from a beaten path required more courage than either
possessed at the moment, as they toiled on up, up, until
Philip demanded of Dick if he thought his friend Selden
lived iu Heaven.

Dick's answer was a deep, ringing laugh followed almost
in tbe instant by tbe bark of a dog.

"Evidently the next pleasant thing we encounter is an
animal of the dog species. Well, I'm ready for anything
from a png to a royal Bengal tiger."

Dick had made a discovery which prevented him from
replying. This was that t' e trail suddenly revolved itself
iuto two. At first he became puzzled then he decided to
take the one to the left and go straight on, Philip, of course,
followed, and a little later thoy found themselves in tbe
much sought road.

"I feel that we're all right now," said Dick cheerily. He
felt no sneh thing but was really more niyisti'ied than ever.
"I wondev if the innocent told?"

"How Bhould I know," answered Philip looking intently
along the road. "Do you think that's the place we're look-
ing for?"

"It is," said Dick venturing on the assertion though in

doubt himself. Pktrunella.

_ — — ^

Death on Fish.

J. A. Gooding, of the Mokelumne river, informs us that
many fish are dying in the Mokelumne river, t»nd that the
cause of the destruction is the water which comes from the
Copper Mine, a short distance above Lancha Plana, on the
south bank of the river. The water being low in the river, the
drainage of strong copper water from the works is sufficient
to turn the whole stream a light green and poison the fish for
miles below. Mr. Gooding says the poisonous copper water
kills fish six miles below the dam, and that the other day
he saw several large salmon and numerous small fish dead
on the banks; also that carp, in a reservoir on hie place,
which is four miles below the mine, are beiDg killed by tbe
water run into the pond from the river. He thinks that
some means should be taken to keep back this copper water
when the river is low. In high water it conld be turned iuto
the river without damage. If the present practice is contin-
ued, Mr. Gooding is of the opinion that there will be no
fish in the river to test tbe ladder whioh is now being built
for their accommodation at the big dam.

TRAP.

Riverside Club.

The scores of the Thanksgiving day meeting cf the club
have jnst come to hand, and indicate a lively interest on tbe
part of the members of the club. The shooting was all at
blue rock targets.

The shooting commenced Bhortly after 9 o'clock, and the
first match was a sweepstakes with an entrance fee of $1, at
10 blue rocks, divided into four monies. The first money
was divided between J. E. Beamer and C. F. Packard, who
shot a tie. The score was S. R. Smith 7, A. K. Holt 8, P. K.
Klinefelter 7, J. N. Cunuiff 9, Mr. Frederick C, J. W. Mr-
Leod 7, W. H. Bank us 9, J. Rule G, F. T. Liudeoberger 5,
J. E Bsamer 10, L. C. Chamblio 6, C. F. Packard 10, R. P.
Cundiff 1.

The second shoot was for an entrance fee of $1, divided
into four moneys, first being won by W. H. Bacmis with a
score of 10 The score was Backus 10, N. Cundiff 9, Lindeu-
berger 6, Packard 9, Smith 7, Beamer 0, Derby 6, Holt fi,
Rule 5, Overton 5, L. P. Cundiff 4, G. J. Abbott 2, McLeod 1.

The third match wbb a sweepstakes at six largeis, with an
entrance fee of 50" cents, divided iuto three moneys and
resulted as follows: Packard 5, Lindonberger 3, Backus 2,
Beamer 2, McLeod 0, Rule 0.

In the fourth shoot also at bix blue rocks, there were
eight contestants and the purse was the entrance fee of 50
cents divided into three moneys, and resulted in the follow-
ing score: Packard 5, Chamblin 5, Lindenbcrger 4, Backus 4,
Bruce 3. Rnle 3. McLeod 2, Beaiutr 2.

The fifth maich was a stake, entrauce SI, with ti
purse divided into four monies, and the score was as l"l'
Holt 8, Cundiff 6, Packird 5, Rule 5, Cbamblin 5, Backu
Smith 4, Lindenberger 4, Derby 3, Beamer 2.

396

xz £Pr*ccler unit ^povtsmun.

Dec. 15

The entraDue fee to the sixth shoot was $ I, which com-
prised a purse to be divided into four monies. There were
ten contestants, and the shoot resulted as follows; Linden
berger 7, Kale 7, Cundiff 1, Smith 6, Holt 5, Packard 5
Chambliu 5, B earner 4, Backus 3, Derby 2,

The seventh and last shoot of the day was a sweepstakes
made up from an entrance fee of 50 cents, and resulted in the
following; score: Holt 5, Linderberger 5, Packard 4, J. N.
Cundiff 3, Smith 3, T. Cundiff 3, Rule 2, Backus 2, BeamerU.

A Week's Sport.

Western sportsmen can have no adequate conception of the
privations, annoyance, and expense to which their unfortu-
nate Eastern brethren are subjected to [secure a little sport.
They must travel many miles, support preserves, and even
then have no assurance of first rate fnn.

A receut description of a visit by members to one of the
best of the Bhooting preserves on the Atlautio seaboard is
interesting, both because of the glimpses of sport and because
the personelle of the party is so amusingly touched. The
writer says:

A party of old sports and crack shots from the old members
was organized, and the Nimrods, with a piok of well trained
red Irish setters, led by Old Chief, who has carried off the
first prize in many dog shows, and his half-brother Dash, a
noble fellow and well known on both sides of the Atlantic for
his bunting qualities; .Rosy, Keddy, You Be and Tommy,
met at the foot of Desbrosse& Street one day last week and
boarded the steamboat City of Boston of the Norwich line,
bound for New London.

Foremost in point of manly beauty, perhaps, was the well
known Park row lion tamer, Herr Hermann Reicbe. He waB
clad from head to foot in tiger Bkins (trophies of his "Beu-
gallish" prowess), and looked not unlike a white and civil-
ized Umslopogas. He carried a gun in one hand, and a
red Irish setter — by a string — in the other. A Kaffir servant,
bearing on his shoulder two heavy, bearskin valises, followed
him down the gang plank. Bight on the heels of the dark-
hued African retainer followed a short portly gentleman who
wore a bristling black beard and a gnmey smile on his face.
He wore a Dolly Varden "fore and after" hat set carelessly on
the back of his head. On his fat but shapely legs he wore
dark velveteen knee breeches, red worsted Blockings, and a
pair of short rubber boots. The effect was weird and inter-
esting. His coat and waistcoat were of milk-white corduroy,
with here and there a dark red spot, reminders of pa^t hunt-
ing experiences. His name was J. M. Fncbs of 29 Warren
street, and he too led aa Irish setter.

Behind Mr. Fuchs walked a short, swarthy man, olad in a
full suit of brindled corduroy, and a jockey cap of the same
material. He walked iu an atmosphere of pharmaceutical
odors. He was Max Wenzel, the Hoboken druggist.

But the observed of all obsevers followed in his wake. He
was in personal appearance a pue-kit edition of the late Mr.
Shakespeare, his beard was cut the same as William's. His
forehead was high, and so was his coat. The latter ,vas of
the cavalry jacket pattern, and the tails of it did not reach
below the small of his back. His boots were rubber, and
were also high, and he was in for a high old time. He
walked with his hands sunk deep in the side pocket of his
high old coat, and he held bis head high in the air. His
hunting hat was of the Derby pattern and fitted him neatly,
being well held up off his shoulders by his shell-like ears. A
breech-loading shotgun was carried under his right arm. He
was Dr. H. Ge'back, a practising physician of the city of
Hoboken.

Then came six other Hobokenesers of less prominence,
perhaps, but of undeniable picturesqueness. There were
also four New York merchants whose names at their own
request are withheld from the knowledge of a cold and un-
svmpathetie public — they didn't bag n feather on the trip.
The entire party, including the dogs and the reporter,
numbered twenty-one.

The trip to Nev London was with the exception of one
circumstance, uneventful. The circumstance referred to
was the scallop eating feat of Mr. Max Wenzel. He managed
to get on tae outside of 78(3 scallops in the unequalled time
of two hours and nineteen minutes, thereby breaking the
record.

A 6 o'c'ock the next morning the party boarded the little
frag Skip Jack, Capt. Nash, and steamed from New London
toward Fisher's Island. Mr. Beiche devoted himself to an ex-
amination of the bottom of the sound leaning persistently
over the side of the tug for this purpose during the entire
trip. His pale face when he reached the island showed
plainly the extent to which his brain waB taxed by his com-
mendable efforts to increase his store of hydrographical
knowledge.

The island was reached at 7 o'clock, a. m., and a two mile
walk over a frozen country road, aud bramble patches, up
hill and down hill, brought the party to a neat little two-
story Queen Anne cottage on the summit of a hill overlook-
ing the island. Here the hunters were greeted with warm
hospitality by Capt. Darrow an i his good wife, and were
soon enjoying a good breakfast. Having done ample justice
to the repast the dogs were turned loose, the guns were
Bhouldered, and the party started out on their first morning's
hunt. After walking about 100 yards, the picturesque
Doctor from Hoboken. in his high rubber boots slipped over
a brier vine aud the first shot was claimed by him and
allowed.

After picking up the remains and covering his wounded
hand with court plaster the hunt was resumed. The dogs
quartered beautifully in every direction, their red-gold coats
glistening in the snnlight as they bounded through the high
grass. It was a picture that would fill the heatts of men
less sportsmanlike than were those in the party with en-
thusiasm. Old Chief was the first of the dogs to scent game.
He trailed his birds beautifully fur tweuty feet and then sud-
denly Htopped as if he had become petrified. His left foot
was drawn up under him, his tail bacanie rigid, hiB eyes
were dilated, and in this position he remained with his nose
poiutiug in the direction of the concealed birds until the
gnuners came up to where he stood.

"Charge!" yelled the apothecary to the other dogs, and
down they all droppod as if they bad been shot. Ten of the
hunters assumed positious around Old ChieE with their guns
in readiness. It whb an inspiring sight. A cluck to the
dog"', asnddeu "whirr, ' and ten guns went off simultaneously.
The n-xt moment a fine covey ot partridges might have been
seen flying swiftly off in a son'-sou'-weaterly direction, while
Old Chief's face assumed an expression of supreme and un-
qualified disgust. Never a word spoke the sportsmen, but
silently did thoy reload their several guns and glance with
ill-coucealed contempt at each other. Again the dogs put off
in every direction.

"My Dash is on a point!" yelled the portly Mr. Fuchs,
and a simultaneous rush was made iu the direction of the
dog. A repetition of the first attack was given, and with
more success, eaoh man managing to kill his bird. Unfortu-

nately, however, they had all picked out the same partridge,
and when the smoke cleared away all they saw was a uum-
1 er of brown feathers floating away on the fresh morning
breeze.

"Dead bird!'' called out the Park row lion-tamer, wh^
imagined that he was the only one who had shot. The dogs
began to hunt through the brush, but after five minutes'
search Rosy managed to retrieve one broken partridge l^g,
and ten men shouted in chorus, "I hit it!"

After this experience it was seen that no gjod results were
likoly to be obtained by hunting in squads or battalions,
aud the party broke up in twos and threeB.

The reporter meandered off with Herr Hermann, the lion
snbduer, and the little modern Hobokenese prototype of the
immortal W. Shakespeare. He was sorry a little later that
he had not followed his first impulse and gone off to die
alone in the howling wilderness. It would have been easier
th»n being slowly bled to d>=ath by means of homceipathic
dones of No. 10 bird shot.

This trio selected a gamev-looking spat covered with a
thick undergrowth, aud sent Rosy and Reddy in to look for
game.

'Bang! Bang!" came the reports in qniek succession from
two guns from behind a small clump of bushes close by, and
"Ouch! wow! I'm killed! Take 'em out!" yelled the reporter,
as he felt the stinging of a half dozen bird shot wounds and
noticed blood beg'nn'ng to trickle down the back of his hand.
It was the pharmacist and one of the less prominent bat
equally picturesque Hobokenesers who had shot recklessly
at a German hare which they had accidentally started np.
The Jersey gentlemen apjlogized, and the sport went gaily
on.

The game was very plentiful, and dozens of coveys of quail
were flushed during tin morning, while any quantity of hares
and a few EDglish pheasants were seen. When the hunters
assembled at the house at 2 o'clock for dinner, it was found
that one quail, two owls, one muskrat and a small hare had
been bagged during the morning.

In the afternoon the men got down to business and actually
succeeded in getting seventeen quail, five hares and three
partridgep, and the only accident of any consequence was the
loss of the loft ear lobe of the pharmacist.

About a hundred yards from the house was another cot-
tage, which had been fitted up temporarily tor the sleeping
accommodation of the hunting party, and thither almost
immediately after supper, b°iug completely tired out with
their unwonted exertions, they wended their several wayB.
It was bitterly cold. The moon was high in the heavens and
cast its silvery light on the scene. Afar off the sea was
breaking on the shingled beach, and Nature on Fisher's Island
was at her best.

If there had been any woods on the island the cold north
wind would certainly have moaned through them, but as it
was the place was soundless. Herr Reiche stood out all
alone on the bleak and cheerless sand hills and softly warbled
a plaintive song in the sad, aweet accents of the Burmese.
He said that he had learned it many yearB agone while tiger
hunting in India. It was very beautiful. Later, when be
turned his footsteps toward the house and discovered that he
had accidentally been locked out, he sang in a different
strain, but the wearied Bportsmen had all fallen asleep, and
they did not hear him. He slipped in through the transom
over the door and silently soueht his cold, cheerless couch
near the roof. Soon he, too, fell asleep, and when he awoke
found that hiB moustache had frozen BOlid during the night
and was Btuck fast to his nether lip.

For four days did that noble band of hunters pursue the
nimble partridge and the elusive hare, and with such success
that unless the island is restocked there will be nothing to
shoot there in the future. The correct returns of the four
days' sport is given below:

Qn.vl 238 I Owls - 3

Partridges 73 | Muskrata 1

Hares 62 [ —

Ducks 44 j Total 411

The Riverside Sportsman's Club will hold its annual medal
shoot on January 1st. An all day shoot has been arranged
for New Year's day. The entrance to the medal shoot will be
$2, divided into five moneys.

The Value of Lexington and Boston Blood.

Each recurring year emphasises stronger and stronger the
value of this blood in producing great race horses. We were
particularly struck with this fact in glancing over the two
and three-year-old winners this year of $5,000 and upwards.
There are twenty-eight two-year-olds who have won $5,000
and upwards, and out of this number only two have not a
cross of this blood, Gypsy Queen and the King Ernest — Mimi
filly. Many of the others have one and two crosses of this
blood.

Of the thirty three-year-olds who have won $5,000 and up-
wards given in another column, only three, Hypocrite,
.Defense aud imp. Gorgo have none of this blood, the rest
have from one to two crosseB of either the Lexington and
Boston blood. The two and three-year-old winners of $5,000
and upwards number fifty-eight. Of these fifty-three have
the Lexington and Boston blood and only five do not possess
it. The total winnings of the two and three-year-olds
amount to $767,158.50, of which amount the representatives
of this blood won $723,780.50, leaving only $43,378 to the
others.

This year 13 not an exception to the rule. In 18S7 twenty
two-year-olds won $253,710.50. Of this number only three
did not have this blood, Kingb'sh, Fitz James and Satan, now
cull Defense. Twenty-thrae three-year-olds won last year
$354,740.50, and of these five did not have the Lexington or
Boston cross, Stuyvesant, Florimore, Libretto, Flageoletta
aud Bronzomarte. There were forty-five two and three-year-
olds in 18S7 who won a total of $608,459. Of thoee forty-five,
thirty-seven had from one to two crosses of Lexington and
Boston blood, and won $518,324, leaving only $90,235 to the
representatives of other blood.

The two aud three-year-olds of 1S87 and 1888 who have
won $5,000 aud upwards number 103. Ninety of these have
the Lexington and Boston cross, and have won $1,242,104.
Thirteen do not possess it and have only won $138,510, a
fraction over a tenth of the others. These tables can not be
called accidents, but must be founded on merit, and would
doubtless hold good for years back. If tried by the time test
the same rule holds good. There are twenty three tables
given of the fastest time on record from the half mile and the
fractionB up to four miles, twenty have been won by the rep-
resentatives of the Lexington and Boston blood, the only
exception being the 1 3-16 of Joe Cotton, 2:00i, mile and a
quarter of Dry Monopole, 2:07, and mile and five furlongs of
Exile, 2:485- So tried by the money and time test they stand
largely at the head. — Live Stock Record

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Some time ago somt
one enquired about the breeding of the horse Granger, and 1
understand that the question his never been auswered.i
Granger, bay horse, bred by Josiah Evans, got by imp. Her-
cules, (son of Kingston and daughter of Toscar by Bay Mid-
dleton), 1st dam by Stockbridge's Chief (sire of Ahe Egington)
second dam by a son of Cook's Whip. Mr. Evans broughl
(he Whip mare to California. She was a black mare about
15$ bauds high, and one o: the finest mares in the vallej
when I came here in the spring of I816. Respectfully,

W. M. Williamson.

San Jose, Cal , DecembarS, '83.

Thoroughbred Sale.

The following telegram has been receive d by the Brekdebi
and Sportsman from Mr. L. M. Lasley, and is dated Lex-
ingioD, Dec. 11th. "The auction sale of the Melbourne
Stable took place to-day, Beveral of the lots bringing phe<
nominal prices. Once again b c by Onoudaga— Black
Maria, who stampel himself a rare good mud horse thiB
season was sold to Milton Young of the McGrathiana stud,
for $6,000. Blue Rock, a full brother to Belmont's Race-
land, by Billet— Colonel, goes to Walter Gratz, prcce $4,000,
The Lioness, after livelv competition waB knocked down to
McCallam and Roche for $10,000. She is by Billet, dam
Veca. Eetrieve b f Duke of Montrose Pattie, La Bold Bros.
$3,030.

Matt Byrne, acting for J. B. Haggin. purchased a magnifi-
cent looking bay colt named- Hawkstone, by Hindoo, dim
imp. Queen Maude for $3,200. The Bame stable also secured
the brown colt Ferndale by Falsetto—Quickstep for $1,200.
Thirty-eight head brought $61,320."

White Stockiners, 2:16.

It is now pretty well settled that White Stocking 2:16, that
has been campaigning all over the country from Kansas to
New York, and thence to Dallas, Texas, is by Allen St. Joe.
J. J. Gardiner, of Valley Falls, Has., writes to Mrs. E. A.
Dills, our chief editor, under date of November 7th: "Allen
St. Joe is the sire of White Stockings 2:16. I know this to
be a faot. He was bred and raised at St. Mary's in Kansas,
and sired by Allen St. Joe before I got him. I have sold
three of hiB get this fall, all out of very common mares, for
$1,0S0." We congratulate our friend Gardiner on this piece
of good luck. A 2:16 performer is a fine prop to Allen St. Joe.
Ethan Allen went to Kansas over cwenty years ago, and his
blood courses through the veins of a great unmber of the
states' best horses, amongst them the distinguished Allen St.
Joe. Blood will tell.— Midland Stuck Farm and Speed
Ring,

A correspondent of Dunton's Spirit says: "After investigat-
ing the matter thoroughly 1 find that White Stockings, 2:16,
is surely and without doubt sired by Allen St. Joe, son of
Ethan Allen. Allen St. Joe was owned by oar Congressman,
Hon. Thomas Ryan. The horse was in my charge from a
yearling until he was seven years old. At that age I eold him
for Mr. Ryan to J. J. Gardiner, of Valley Falls, KanB. He is
a beautiful light bay, full sixteen bands high, and is a great
show-horse. He received first premium at Leavenworth as a
two-year-old in roadster class, beating a very large field. Be
could trot better than .-:00. He was also one of the five colts
that received first premium at Kansas City for the get of
Ethan Allen. As a four-year-old he trotted over our half-
mile track in June in 2:42. Mr. George Young, who owned a
large farm sixteen miles from St. Mary's, kept Allen St. Joa
on his farm one season. He now tells me he bred him to
a-veral mares from and near St. Mary's, and his brother,
Dick Young, who resides four miles from St. Marv's, saya
also White StockiugB is beyond question sired by Allen St.
Joe. I am now thoroughly satisfied White Stockings is a
son of Allen St. Joe.

The Horse's Eye.

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To be able to examine the eyes of horses with certainty, a
thorough acquaintance with their structure is necessary. If
when a horBe ib trotted with a free rein, he is sfen to extend
his nose unduly, to move his ears rapidly, to shy when pass-
ing different colored objectB, and to plant his forefeet with
something of uncertainty, faulty eyes may be suspected, aud
a specially close examination of them Bbould be made. In
examining the eyes of horses it Bhould be seen that they are
neither too flat nor too convex externally, as from either form
defective vision ensues. Abnormal forms are best seen by look-
ing at the eyes acroes, from a position close by the shoulders,
corneas or outer sections of the eye are. when the organs art*
sound, perfect!}' transparent. Any white streaks, specks, or
cloudiness in these, or iu the interior structures of the eye,
indicate that they have been inflamed, and are very liable to
become so again. To detect white Bpecks, etc., the eyes
should in a clear light be looked to iu front, and from close
by the cheeks behind. When examining for white deposits
in the eye care should be taken that uo white article of cloth-
ing, etc., be upon or near the person of the examiner, as it
may be reflected in the eye aud deceive him. Special atten-
tion should be paid to the pupils in examining the eyes of
horses. They are the apertures through which light passes
into the inte ior, and iu horses are oblong in shape aud stretch
across the front of the eyes.

Except in some white or cream-colored horses they nre
generally darker in color than are the irises surrounding y.
them. Dark colored, hair-like processes appear round their
edges when they are examined iu a clear light, but they are
not defects, as some suppose. In healthy e>es the pupils
contract and expand with the amonut of light they are ex-
posed to. If the horse is placed in a shady place they are
large aud dilated; but if he is moved into a glaring light,
they contract uutil they are ueaily closed. Iu testing for
this the examiner should put the horse in a clear light, and
then place the bauds over his eyes for a minute or 60,
With the light thus excluded the pupils—if the eyes are
sound— will dilate aud again visibly contract when the bands
are removed, aud the light suddenly allowed to full upon d[|
them. If no contraction ol the pupils occurs when this test
is fairly tried, the horse will be blind from paralysis of the
optic nerves. This may be the case, and yet nothing is to be
seen amiss whan the eyes are looked into. Contraction of the
pupils on the sudden admission of light is the most reliable
test for thi6 eye aflvction. Ooe eye only *may be, affected,
hence the test should be applied to both. Small worms are
sometimes seen in the aqueous humor of horses' eyes and
these affect their sight. — P. E. Island Agriculturist,

Ti

1

1888

D£j J S >E BARKIS, Importer of Cleveland Bay,

W. S. JACOB**. Sacramento, Cal. - Breeder of
horotighbred Shorthorns and Berkshire Hogs.

33** Sutler aixtl J5p0ttsmatt*

39?

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

CHAMHD'V »OL» MEDAL NT|.»-275 Cleve-
idiii Hays and English Shires. All Imported young

and mat. ire! upon our firniB.
lid i.olsteiu-Frieaii-n C'altle. OR-"*. BROWN &
CO., Aurura, Kane (JouLty. 111. Catalogues.

. H. HHITK. Lafeeville, Sonoma Connty-
Bree'der of Registered and Hols eiu Cattle.

HOLVII l\ IHOKOIKJIIIIKKIIS of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. P. If. BURaE.4 1 Montgomery St.,S.F.

l| H»1<STKIN CATTLE— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle ot the
best and etioh-est strains. Information by mail. Ad-
Dress-, UR.B. F. BRAGG, VSZ East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, CM.

it. F. RUSH, Suisun. Cal., Shorthorns, Thobough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls und Calves for Sale.

SKTH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses*
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
paj Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for si).-. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JAM FN MAIU>0* K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully.CorrespondenCe solicited.

P. (VRhOLL. Bloomfield, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of tboronghbreu runners. Paytou and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
becorded. Also some good graded stock forsale.

'. L. Met* ILL, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
seys, young Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. — Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

3 SHORllK'KS CATTLE-SAN MATEO RAN-
ClIO HERO of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H. How.
ard, San Mateo, or 623 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PAt^E BKOrHKKS.-P(DD'a Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, Road-
Bter and Standard Bred Horses.

SHORT-IIORXS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. Address
P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EI. KOREAS KAN' HO- Los A'amos. Cal., Fran-
cis T. Underbill. proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Here torn Cattle. Information by
mail. C. F. Swan, manager.

TEAM CF BROWN MARES
FOR SALE.

TWO BAY MARES, well gaited; can show a 2:40
gait on the road. Pleasant drivers; well matched;
brown in coljr; seven and nine years old; une by
Litile Mac.fion or Ethan Allen, the other by Bulrush,
Bon of Canadian Farmer. Both mares out of a mare
by the Bacchus It' Tie, sire of Jennie Holton, 2:22K.
Can be Sf en at the Club Stihles

409 Ta>Ior «trcct. N. N. CRAIG.

F. HOCHSCHULZ,

JIASIT1CTUREE OF

FINE CARRIAGES,

Corner Turk and Fillmore Streets,
Snn fr'rau i-Lscit,

Carriages, Hacks, Carts & Sulkies

MADE lO OHDEK AT MODERATE
PRICES.

Call and examine icork.

IMPOSTASTT TO

HORSE OWNERS!

ed

Recommend-
and Feed
by the Best

Veterinary
iurgeonsof
this country.

COMBAULTS

CAUSTIC BALSAM.

Prepe'-cd exclusively by J. E. Gombattlt, ex- Veterinary
Surgeon to French Governmt nt Stud. ,

Supersedes all Cautery or Firing.

Impossible to Produce any Scar or fileniish.

For Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped flock. Strained T< n-
dons, Konnder, Win I PuiTs. all Skin Diseases or Para-
Bltes, Thrush, PiphHierui, i-tnkey, all Lameness from
Spavin, Rlngb-Tie and other B^r.y Tumors. Remoyes
all Bunches or Uieinbhes from Horses and Cattle.

A Safe, SuecdY anil Positive Cure,

It has been tried as a Human Remedy lor
Bheumatism Sprains, &c, &c, with, very satisfac-
tory results.

WE GUARANTEE 7&&.TZ33SJS

mm i ..i i " h~-^->;i produce more actual

results tlm n a w hole Lottie <j( any liniment or spavin cure
mixture ever made. . . ,

iLwry buttle of CAUSTIC I5ALS AM sold Is ivjirT
rantffl to Rive SJtL-iaction. Price $1.50 per bottle.
S iUl i»y druggists, or sent by express, charts paid,
with full diiections for Its use. Send for descrlDtlve^lr;
Gnlars, testimonials, &c. Address
LAWRENCE, WILLIAKS & CO. Cleveland, O.

Or J. O'KANE,

San Fi-anclK'o, cal.

1889.
Nevada State Fair.

FIXED EVENTS, 1889.

SILVER STATE STAKE — Three quarter Mile
Dash; for two-vear-ol-s, to he run at the meeting of
the State Agricultural Society, at HENO, in Ihfi9.
Fifty dollars entrance, half forfeit, 8250 added. . First
horse to receive added money and 5 per cent, of the
Btake money. Second horse to receive 3i per cent,
of the htak" monev; third horse t'» receive 15 per
cent, of the stake money. Declaration *10 April
1st; 5U August 1st. Entries close January 1st, 18*9.

Kevadastake— Mile and a quarter dash. F r three,
year-olds, foals of 18;6, to he run at the meeting of the
State Ajfi^ Itural s-oclety, &i Reno. In I8*y. One
hundred dollars entrance, h+lf forfeit, *I00 added.
First he-Be to receive the added mon^y and 51 per
cent, ot the sUkeB; second horse tn receive b" per cent
of the Ptike monev; vhlrd horse to save entrance.
Declaration April 1st ?10: declaration A^g-st iBt
fin. Entries to close Jinuarv 1st. 1889.

Address the Seer tarv at R'no Nevada. The Ne-
vada state Agricultural Society will hoM l's annual
meeting, six day, beginning SEPTEMBER 2«th.
and closing OCTOBEK ad. ISfrB.

T1IEO. WINTERS. President

C. H.STODDARD. Secretary.

FOR SALE.

Harold Cossack, No. 4402.

Combines 4 crosses (o RjadyVs Hnuibletoninn, 3 to Manibrinu Chit f, and 20 to imported
Messeuger.

30 Mile Match Race.

$250 a Side.

Between HENRY PEPPEBS, a Colored Jockey, and
ALFRED GARCIA, a Mexican Jockey, formerly with
E. J. Baldwin, to take place at LOS ANGELES, on
CHRISTMAS DAY, December »5, 1888.

E. A. De CAMP.

Winter Races

—AT—

LOS ANGELES,

DECEMBER 27 and
JISCAKV 1

B9. 1888.
1889.

Thi new management at Agricultural Park an-
nounce the following programme. If inu-i*-ratery
well patronized, guarantees to give races at short
intervals on the New Orleans, La., plan,

STALLS AND GOOD BEDDING FREK during
the Races, and only che nsual rates will be charged
for board.

The Trad: is fine. Ecerylody guaranteed
Satisfaction.

FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27.

No. 1. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP; ad ages.
A Swtepstike: 31U entrance, ^125 aid' d.of which Si5
to second. Seven-eighths iniie. Weights day beiore
race.

No. 2. PURSE $150; free for all. Weight for age.
Te . per cent entrance ; five per cent remitted to start-

:s. Half-mile heats.

No. a. HOLIDAY CUP. A Handicap Sweepstake;
315 entrance, with ?lol) added, of wi.ich Becond gets
3-iO. Weights t ay furore race.

SECOND DAY.

No. 4. SWEEPSTAKES for Two year-olds; $10
entrance, ?100artded; $2i to Becond. Maiden allow-
ancts. Winner of $1,000 or upwards in l-SS to carry
a lbs. for each ?1,(00 won. Three quar-ers mile.

No. 5. PUR**E $200. Handicap, all ages. Same
terms as No. I, except i»0 to second, horse. Mile and
repeat.

No. «. HANDICAP, all ages; $10 entrance, 8150
added; $35 to second horse. One&uda quarter miles.
Weights day hefo.e r-.ee.

THIRD DAY— NEW YEAR'S, JAN. 1, 1S89.

No. 7. ALL AGE SWEEPSTAKE; $10 entrance'
jlf^i added; $i5 tos'cond horse. Tnree-qnar ersmile.

No. 8. PURSE. $2.^. Same terms as No. 1. except
second horse gets ^75. Oi-e n.ile and 110 yards heats.

No. M. CONSOLATION HANDICAP PUKSE,
free, M25 $25 to second borse. Open to all that have
not won first money. Weights from the stand.

Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association RuleB to
govern. When not specified. Handicaps will be scaled

do n.

December 17,

Entries close Monday,

1888. Address.

E. k. DeC^MP, Secretary.

Don't F»ll to R*>a<l Hie FuIIowlns

DR. FISHERMAN'S

Carholized Alkaline
LOTION,

Cures alter Ail Oilier Kcincriies Have
Failed.

Andlsrecomm«nded for Si-raitis, S r.s.nawand oil
Bruls s GaIIs. Swellings. Scratches, t'hrnsb, Gro-.se
He-is, Curb, rthf'iuiiit sin. Ith^j no equal lor re.
Storing Weak Ku^ea aiil Ankle3 to l»v r on^li al
cond tioii. COW'S SWrll d UdiU-r, Barbjil Wire
Woun-is, %fange Ifh. -tl.in Uisi-as ••a, etc. To those
wl o wii.t their Horses to carrv iiot-s- inuntB and tails
we recommend tliiB uotloii as a wash to do the -ork
finely ; also a valuable a-ldltli n to the water In cleans-
tnc -ponges, Clot us, etc. -t Is valuable as an internal
remedy for ConghB. Colic, Gongfftlon or Kever. Vou
reallveel Flair a Gallon of Remedy for »i 00, or Two
Uallons for $aoi, after being aoulteroted as directed.

LYNDE & HOUGH, Prop'rs.,

1 16 California street, s. F ,

Or ask your Druggist for it.

j Huiiibletuni.in..

/'August Belmont -;

.■-ire ot Antral, 2:18.

Miss Wansor...

Don Cossack, (rec. 2:281

Sire of Jeannette, 2:2t>X,

Sallie Cossack, 2;2.b5j.

i Abdallah.
■ i Chas. Kent mare.

i Mr a rcby,
' i Westchester mare.

l llambletonian.

■ I K:ii;. Darling.

J Alex. Ab.lallah...

| Laytham Lass •!

I, Dam of Issaquena, 2:28*. I DantrMprnf i Hambrino Cbief.i

^uaognter oi ^ Bellfounder.

I

(.Naomi..

fllambletonian \ Abflallgh.

1 (Chas. Kent mare

; Encbantress \ iV\'!;.-ili,n-,

( Bellfounder.

("Belmont \ 51"- Abdallah.

4 Belle.

Bearjlifal mahogany bay, no wlile. Foaled at Catou Stock FHrm, Joliet, 111., March 8,
1835. In color and form a copy of his noted sire. Is to be sold because his owner is going
out of the horae-businese. AddresF,

N. N.

2508 H Street,

CRAIG.

Sacramento, Cal

W. H. TILIO^.

JAS. OdKHULL.

CARROLL & T1LT0N.

DEALERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

^CLOTHING^r-

Furnishing' Goods, Hats,
Trunks, Valises, Etc.

Caps,

The Agricultural Society.

Tlie Occident St»ke of 189 9— Trotting
Stake lor Foals ol 1 888.

873 Market Street.

Opposite Powell.

San FrancLscn.

FOR SALE,
Prince Mambrino

By

Bright bay horee, black points, snif.ll star In fore-
head, uffhlml foot white; height, t5$$ hands; weight
1.070 pounds; foaled May 17, 1 8*3. Bred by James De-
laney.aalinas, Cal., owned by Homer P. Saxe, San
FrMitcipCO.

„ Carr's Mambrino, record 2:28-

First dam by Abdallah, son of R'.sdjk't* Hamble
Ionian; secon.i dam Miami, by Belmont; third dam
Maria Downing, by American Kcllpse; fourth uam by
imp. Speculator.

Carr's Mambrino, record 2 :"2S; by Mambrino Patch-
en; first darn by Mambrino Chief ; second dam byjinj, .
Jorda- ; third dam by llertrand, son of Sir Arcby, b\
imp, Diomed; fourth dam by Cherokee, son of ssir
Archv.bvimp l»ioroed.

Prince Mambrino is faultless In his form anil style,
has extra good bone, perfect feet, looks more HVe Muy
WUkea, is gaited more like him than any horse living.

HOMER P. SAXE.

Lick House, San Francisco,

To b3 trotted at the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
of 1891. Entries to close Jasi";-y 1, ISSD, with
E'tffin F. SruitT. Secretary, at o hire in Sacrainentt/.
One hundrei dollars entrance, of which ?1U must
t-ccompanv nom nation; $15 to be paid January 1, 1690:
925 to be paid January I. 1891, and J50 thiny days be-
fore the rare. The Occident Cup, of t e value of
#4 0, to be added by the Soei^tv. Mile heats, three In
five, to harnsss. tiirst colt to receive Oup and six
ten'hs; second colt, three tenths, and third colt, one
tenth of the nukes. Five to entt-r, three to start;
other*! e N, T. A. Rules to govern.

The SECOND PAYMjSMT 15151 on entries in Oc-
cident Stakes for 1890 and THIRD payment (425) in
Occident for 1W9. are payable January 1. 1889.

F.tilure to nrak-e these payments as they hecooie
due forfeits thtoe mude and declares entry "out.

t. U. SHIPFEE, President.

EDWrM F. SMITH, s cre»ary.

FOR SALE.

ST. BERNARD DOG.

Height 35 IncIieN; <'oJor Tawny: A^e 18

3Ioiii1ih: Form Excellent; Weight

f 311 lbs.

Markinj.-8 good, health perfect. Sire Barry— Dam
Mirza. Also a DACHSIICND DOG. a years old,
color pol den brown: entered on foxes and ha.gers;
sound and a good 'ookrr.
Apply at BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN,

313 Bush Street, S. F.

BETTER THAN A LOTTERY

A Pint of HORIi'S 1ITTLE YEGETABIE PUIS has been placed in a glass
jar and securely staled. The measure used is the ordinary liquid pint measure,
and the pi Is leveled off even with the top of the measure. No one tuou s the
number of pills the jar contains. The jar has been deposited in the vaults of the California
feafe Deposit & Trust Co., this city, and cannot be opened or counted until the expiration oE
this contest, which will take plate on April 30th, 1889.

The following ;>l:i« presents will then be given to the 513S persons making the best
guesses as to the number of Pills the jar contains.

list OF PKESEJiTS TO BE GIVES AWAY:

1 Present to the person guessing the coirect number of Pill:

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1 Present to the person guessing the nearest the correct number,

1 Present to the person making the next best guess

5 Pn.-si.-nts to the 5 persons making the next best guess, $100
10 persons making the next best guess, 50
20 persons making- the next best guess,
50 persons inald g tie next best guess,
_ _ 100 [fersons making the next best guess,
200 Presents to the 200 persons making the i ext best guess,
o'JU Presents to the 500 persons makiug the next best guess,
4.250 Presents to the 4,250 persons making the next best guess,

10 Presents to the
20 Presents to the
50 Presentst > the
100 Presents to the

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CONDITIONS— So guess will be received and recorded except from a person who orders
onevial of lliibb's Little Vegetable Pills, and sends tw 25 cents in < !asfa orP
stamps. Twenty-tive ctnts is the regular price for a single vial of the Pills, and is in no sense
a payment fur the guyss but fur the Pills. To any person who wishes to make fire t< ■
they cau do so by Bending us £1.00, ILl- price for Jive vi.tls. and we Mill send tiv..- vials o( pills.

We make the above 4; rami and I'niircwileiitnl offer as an advertisement for our
Little Wonders, known wherever used as a Valuable Medicine, and ourexj rlence
is that any person using them once will recommend them to theirfxii in.Is.^ndthis is the reason

we can afford to jrive away $10,000 In easli presents (o niore tiioronulil', Inlro-

dnce (liciu. The jarwillbe openedand ]iillsciiiiiiti:d iLi I

sons and pr-.-F.ents awarded on April 30th, 1889, Should no person guess the cnirect number of

pills fie jar contains, the one guessing nearest will receive the present oJ $1000. 81

or nuTM persons gues-* the act , then the one whose guess Is lir^I recell fil will

get the first present of $loOO. and the next will be untitled to the second and so on.

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llobh's Little Vegetable PIIIh are Utile In si/.e
la rue In results. This wonderful Itemed y cures
.■-r.-iv lleadaeiie. Dyspepsia, Indigestion* and all
Liver and Stomach Complaints and perfect digi
accomplished by their use,

The following sj mptonu result from diseases of the Digestive
Orga s: 4'on>tipatioii, llea<hielie. Piles. Heart tuirri.
liad Taste in Mouth. Nausea, Sour Slmnarli. Coaled
Tougne, Vellewness nt'>kili« I'aln In (he >i«l«'. otc
Hobo's Little t'effettlblc PUbtwlU free the sysb in of all
these and many other disorders. They are Rosar-coatcd,
very small, cany to lake, only one pill a dose, but
■ I- 'I witn wondi rfnl resu ■-, they are purely vegetable,
being oompoanded from vegetables indigenous to Call for 11 la
and Mexico. Try the-n once and forever after you will rec-
ommend them, 46 i>ili> n< each vial. IIohh'% Little
Vegetable Pills aro now in use la over S00.00O families In
the L'nit.'il Rtotea Wewantthomusedinevcrj ranilly* and
have taken the above liberal plan tolntrodnco thorn. Ni

reliable 'hru^' hnn evernvulesogiaiid ,in offer.

UORtt'S MKDICINE CO.. Proprietors, 5JS Stevenson

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and know all tool ejrtbuii

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to 11 m I - ' Qture by their .
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THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL HOT APPEAR ACAIH III THIS PAPER.

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=^i SIZE OF PILLS $r(

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Dec. 15

FIRST Of THE NEW YEAR!]

BEASFIELD <fc OO.'S

Great Breeders' Sale, Lexington, Ky., Feb. 1% 13, 14, 15, 10

ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1.

BREEDERS' CONTRACT.

TO THE PUBLIC: LEXINGTON. KY , NOV. 17, 1888.

We, the undersigned, breeders of Trotting Stock, have consigned to the Breeders' Sale to be conducted by W. E. BEASFIELD & CO., at LEXINGTON, KY., FEB. 12 to 16, 1889
the entire lots of stock which we expect to dispose of at public sale.

W.L. 8[MMONS, H. PREWITT, J. I. LYLK, JOHN E.^MADDEN, J. P._CURBT1__ R. Q. STOVER

GEOHGE A. MBUEHLT, W. C. FKANok, A. SINCIlAIR, BRYAN BROS

C'tACliE M. THOMAS A BKO., B. S. TALBP.RT, H. C. MCDOWELL, J. I. CHASE,

A. A. DJi LONG, W. R. LKTCHER T. E. MOORE. RO 1>Y PATTERSON,

Send entries by January 1 to ED. A. TIPTON, Secretary, Lexington, Ky„ or to SAMITEI, QAMliLE, 1307 Dolores Street, San Francisco.

DAVIE M. DODGE.
R. WKSr- ESTATE,
W. W. ESTILL.

J. N. BRADLEY,
PHIL, C. KIDD.
ANTHONY DEY.

W. R. BRASFIELD & CO.

GRAND

TO BAKERSFiELD!

THE COUNTY SEAT OF KERN COUNTY.

The Railroad Center of the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Center of the Largest Area of Rich Agrij

cultuial Lands in the State.

Over a Million Acres of choice Fruit, Alfalfa and General Farming Land. The largest and best Water Supply. All Titles irrevocably settled. Over 300 miles of Main Irrigating
Canals. WATER SOLD BY THE FOOT, NOT BY THE INCH. Artesian Wells that yield Millions of Gallons each day.

A Country of Unlimited Resources. The Largest Alfalfa Fields in the

World.

Natural Gas and Coal Oil Deposits. Mines of Gold and other Minerals. Largest Stock Ranches in the State. Inexhaustible Lumber Supply, ALL TRIBUTARY TO BAKERSFIELD

The Southern Pacific Railroad is now erecting a large and elegant Brick Depot at Bakersfield, the finest in California. Also immense Machine Shops, which will employ hundred

of hands. The Atchison and other Railroads are now heading for Bakersfield, which is bound to be a CITY OF AT LEAST 10,000 INHABITANTS inside of the next four years.

Grand CREDIT AUCTION SALE of Business and Residence Property

and Colony Tracts

Under the Management of BRIGGS, FERGUSSON & CO.

TlaTTCi nf Silo MONDAY, December I 7: TUESDAY, December «8; WEDNESDAY, December 19. 1888. Sale Commences on Monday, at 1 P. M., and on Tuesda

XJayO UX OcUt) an,i Wednesday at III A. M.

TERMS OF SALE — One-quarter Cash, balance in one, two and three years, with interest at 7 per cent per annum. Title, U. S. Patent. Deeds at Purchaser's expense.

Special Train leaves San Francisco on Sunday, December 16, at 8:00 p. m. Return Tickets, $9 50

Returning, tickets good on all regular trains, to and including December 20. Tickets for sale at the S. P. Ticket Offices at the Depot, and by

Send for Maps and Catalogues. BRIGGS, FERGUSSON & CO., 314 California Street, S. F.

FOR SALE.

A Mare, 5 Yrs.Old

SOUND. Sired by PROMPTER, 2305; Dam
by OLD ST. CLAIR.

Has a vearling that paced Hub seaBon a qna'ter i
'il{A seconds.

ROBERT A. KOltllNSON,

429 J. Street, Sacramento.

Registers, Catalogues,

EEOORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON k CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Refers by permission to " Breeder and Sports-
man." Correspondence Solicited.

^lER;Jo^.

W. B. CHAPMAN,

123 California St. San Francisco.

SOLK AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
;ind Grocers.

si s: m ■kii:e I'Uk the

Breeder and Sportsman,

FOR J3 ALE.
Killarney

—AND-

Killmore.

I will sell at Private Sale, until Febru-
ary I, t HHii, my stallions liillaruer
and Killmore.

KILLARNEY, dark brown (rblack pacer, record
2:20)4 at Glenbrook. and 2:20J£ at Sacrumenio in
fourth beat Sired by Black Ralph, sun oE David
Hill, son of Vermont Black Hawk. Dam by im-,
ported KclipBe.

Black Kaiph'a dam by Major Winfiel 1 (afterwards
Edward Everett, son of Ryadick's Hambletonian:
second dam by American .Star; third dam by Ameri-
can ^tar; fourth dam by Old Abdullah; fifth dam 1-y
imponed Diomed.

yeci.nn" to no horse for style and beauty and ae a
foal getter.

KILLMORE, dark gray, pacer, a big horse for a
fast one— weighs l.UOU lbB. Sired by Killarney out of
a Kentucky Wfi'p and Grey Eagle mare. Ab fine a
hi* horse aB the world ever saw, and as gime.
P. FIIZUJESKAMI.
Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.

TKEB0HAHGN
f

8
BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies.
Breaking Carts.

Sobanon Carriage Co., "cmSKe

*<end fnrOatnlogUG.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON ~f7~TARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine 'I aniens, Horse < Jolli in»

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.

Mall Orders promptly attended to.

Trotting Stallions

FOR SALE.

,IITI>«E RFff-OEW, dark bay Stallion, six years
old, 16 bands high. Record, 2:J1A. By Elmo, first
dam by Niagara.

FUIX KSiOTWB T*» ALFRED S, 2:21*

dark bay Stallion, three years old, 15.2 bands. By
Elmo, first dam Norah.

These are two of the most promising yonn.,' Ptal
lions iu the State. They will be sold at a very rea-
sonable figure,
for full particulars, apply to or address

KIM IP A CO., Auctioneers

22 Montgomery Street.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

Simple, Perfect and SolMUgalallng Hun.

diids in successful operation. Gnu ran toed

f to hutch larger percentage <>f fertile eiigti

J at less cost tlmn anv iXhi'v Im tclior. Send

" 6c forlllus Uattt. 6K0. U.STAUL, Outucy, 111.

California Horse Shoe Co's

I Iron Shoes
I'lit pleiimire
il in twenty,
lyfching like

theSTEKL SHOE made by thin Company, l can fully
reen in mend iliem in every p ruction I HorsesUoer in the
country. Yours respectfully,

. s Everett Street. JOHN (JRACK.

NUTWOOD

2-18 3-4,

Sire of 94 in the 2:3U I-iat, (8 In t«8S
ami is (lie only horse that ever Hv*
with a record unde- 2:20. that a ol' h
produce have records unilcr'i;?0.

- AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Nil I wood's llooH lor 1889 Now Op.n I

$500.

Do
ini

dun

SEASON AND TiOOK NEARLY FDLL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Maros outside of our o .vn

Mares in Foal to Nutwooc

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

II. r. «fc F. I>. STOUT,

Duhuqne, lowt.

Catalogues foi warded.

j. m litchfield & co.,
Merchant Tailors

Manufacturers, Importers nnd DealerB in

Milii ary and Navy Goods

Paraphernalia. Regalia ao<l liilioriiii
for all Societies,

Place, Banners, Rosettes, Jewell

ETC.

Jockey and Driving Suits
Specialty.

IS POST STREET, - - S in Francisco, «

hiu
OE

Dial

Vn,,

Hi

1888

%\xt 'gtteete atut jlntrrtstttatt.

\u.

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882. -
TYe have for Private Sale selections of tbe follow-
ing Stock, procured from the best studs of Great
Britain, America aud Australia.

ALL SUITABLE FOR HIOH-OLASS STUD PUItPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COACBERS. TROTTERS, ARABS,
DRAUGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DDRHAMS. DEVONS, HEREFORDS,
ANGDSi AYRSH1RFS,

POLLED
JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRES, "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, Sc.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win in tbe keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on hand and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'lnnes and Co.,

PEUIdREE SFill K A«r.NTS,

105 PITT SrREET, SYDNEY, NEW SODTH WALES.

registered "'able Address "PEDIGREE."

73

'88

FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And 11 ill be mailed to all applicants who send Five Cents in Stamps to Prepay

Postage.

THE FAIRMWJi CATALOGUE FOR 1888 contains descriptions and pedigrees of the
Stallions and Brood-mares in use at Fairlawn. THE 1888 CATALOGUE also contains descriptions and
greet), and prices of

ONE IIUN1IRED AND SIXTY HEAD OF YOUNG TROTTERS,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five years old, all of my own breed in:*

and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered.

A specialty Is made at Fairlawn of raising

STALLIONS AND FILLIES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.

Those who wish to engage in breeding High-bred TroMers, or those already engaged who wish ti
add to their breeding stud, can be supplied at Fairlawn with first-class young Stallions and Fillies of
the very best trotting families, uniting in their veins strains of blood that have produced Speed with
the Greatest Uniformity.

Gentlemen who desire fine, higbiy bred, promising, and well-broken Young 'Fritters for their
own driving, can be supplied at Hairlawn. Any young stallion sold for a roadster will he gelded, ir the
purchaser desires, at my own risk and expense.

rTTTTJi OWE1 PTJTPh1 PT A "NT lB strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
X 11±j V/lllJ-riXluJJ iMll anim»lior sale is priuted in ihe catalogue, fur

chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same price as if present in person. All slock cold
on orders can be returned if they do not come folly up to the descriptions given.

Iven responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, hearing interest Iri»*n

Time will be
date.

THE STALLIONS IN USE AT FAIRLAWN ARE

Happy Medium (400).

Sire 3f more 2:30 performers than any livingstallion,
having 39 to his credit with records of 2:30 or better,
among tbem Maxey Cobb, 2:13i, the fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PRIVATE STALLION.

FOXHOUND PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEER DOGS.
Pric fllleacn. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be.glad'to execute Commisions
for the purchase ami shipment of pedigreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Herefords, Devons,
»rd Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He .lias already
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esu.., with the purchase
of the celebrated race horses .'SIR MOURED and
DARF.BIN, and references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

€. BRUCE LOWE.

Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale'.

Aberdeen. (37),

Sire of 14 with records better than 2:30, among them
Hattie Woodward, 2:15i; Jim Jewell, 2:!9i; Modoc,
2:19), etc. Limited to 30 mares at Si OO the season,
or $1 50 to insure a mare in foal.
AJfCtO (2548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc.
Limited to 30 mares at $50 the season, or $80 by
insurance.

Applications for use of Stallions will be entered in the order they are received, but af ter a 5tallion's
limit is reached no more mares will be received. For catalogues and further information, address

Almont Wilkes it 31).

By Almont, dam Annabel, by George Wilkes; 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpha, 2:25^, etc. 1, byMam-
brino Chief, etc. Limited to 30 mares at $50 the
season, or $HO by insurance.

Maximus, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard, etc.
3d dam Layton Barb Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$50 the season, or $80 by insurance.

Noble medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patch°n; la
dam by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Alon-
toria. Limited to 20 mares at $50 the Eeason, or
S80 by insurance.

Lock Box 3*0.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

TIIOKOUGHBREDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring. Tor reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

L. M LASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

ReferenceB-J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
W.H. Baughman, Stanford, Ky.

G. A. Lackey, Stanford, Ky.
Geo. McAlister, Stanford, Ky.
First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SURGEON,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-*85, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and sis first-
class certificates of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

- CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 Ca* 'oruia Street.

FITZGERALD A < ONLON, Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

I Alexander's Abdallab, 15,
Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

ti<0

rHCD
CQ 10
H

f Almont, 33

Sire of

I1 31 trotters and 2
pacers in 2:30
list.

Sally^ Anderson.,

..\ Sire of a in 2:30 list.
I
l_Katy Darling

fMambrino Chief, II.
| Sire Of 6 in 2:30 UBt.

f

I Kate, by Pilot Jr., 12.
[_ Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

| Hambletonian 10,

|_Hortense..

j Messenger Duroc, 106 Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 15 in 2:(0 list; also -J

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- ■ Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
laine, yearling res. 2:31^. ^ dallah Chief,

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. j Sovereign.

(See Bruce's American Stud -J

Book ) j Maid of Monmouth,

- L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of August 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
f j (Bysdyk's)

j Guy Miller..

O
P3

<

r-H

i

Han-bletonian, 725
(Whipple's)

Martha Wash-
ington

! Emblem J Tattler, 300 .

I i

I

I, Bolivar Mare.

! Burr's Washington.
Dam bv Abdallab, 1.

Pilot, Tr., 12.

[ Telamon.
Telltale (Flea.

i

!_ Young Portia.,

I Mambrino Chief, 11.
Porila by Roebuck.
See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1883, for artotype and description.

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZAilD, M.R.CV.S.Ii.,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APRIL

22d, 1870.
a Specialty.

Lameness and Surgery

Office and Pharmacy

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

San Francisco, (Rear Markei.l

Open Day and NtKlit. Telephone, No. 3369. 79

Harry E. Carpenter, M.0.C.V S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graflnatc ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

SS Rldglings Castrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St

Residence, 906 Howard St., San Francisco.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
•-ales leave and are due to arrive at
San Francisco.

1>H)

From Dec 6,

1 :0U p u

.10:110 a m

l2:o« m

5::i0 r- m

•i-MO a m

4 ,30 p m

*l:30 p u

8 :(.!.■ p m

8:-l) a m
a:00 A ii
U$- pm
U.03 A M
a-.W p m
12:00 P U

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7 30 *. ;
7:31 A m
9:00 A M
a oj a m
a Oi p m

i :30 P m

7:0) P M
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7:3.).

9JX)

3 M P M
•1:30 P M

.. ..CaUstuga and Napa

.....Hbj wards and NlleB .."".',

... .lone via Livermore.

K night's Landing

Livermore and Pleasanton

Los Angeles, Demlng, El...

Paco and East

1-08 Angeles and Mojave ....

Martinez

Milton

... .Ogden and "East .".7.7.7"

.. ..Ogiten and East

... .Golden Gate Special, CVni'nci'i

Bluirsand East

Ked Bhift via MaryBville

Bedding via Willows

.... Sacramento, via Benicia

" via Benicia..__

" via Livermore.

via Benicia

" via Benicia

" 'la Benicia. „,..

Sacramento River Steamers..

S^n Juse

(PROM)

..Santa Barbara

..Stitckton via Livermore,
" via Martinez...

..Slaklyon & Portland

..Santa Rosa

l:00 t
4 (>■■ P M

7 0ipm

8 00 a u
4:00 p m

JHnnday only.
'Sundays excepted.

10:15 a m
6:15 p m
2:15 p m

*S-.iS p M
7:45 a m
5;45 p m
9:15 a M

•8:45 a u

8:45 p m
11:15 am
6 15 p m

•0:4.5 P m
11:4-5 a m

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6:00 A M
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8:4-5 P M
5:45 p m
10:15 a M
7:45 a u
6:15 p m
... 10:15 a n
■Saturdays only.
JtFridays only.

IXfcCAE FERRY TRAINS.

From San Eranclsco Oally.

I'O B.AST OAKLAND— •6;00— 6:30— 7:0«—7:3u— 3-Jo—
3:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— 1U-3Q
-1:00— 1:30— 2 flO— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00— 4:30 — 5:00
5:30— 6:00 — 6:3(1— 7:00— 8:1)0— 9:00-10:00-11:00— 12-00

IO FKTJIT VALE, (via East Oaklandj— Same as "TO
EAST OAKLAND" until 6:30 p.m., inclusive, also
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 P.M.

TO i-'KUlT VALiiitvW Alameda)— •9:30— 7:00— *12;00

10 A_LAJUEDA— *6:0U—*e:b0— 7:00— •7:3'^— O:U0 — •b-ao—
a:00— 9:30— 10:00— $10:30—11:00— Jll :30— 12:00— 112:30—
1:00— tl:30— 2:00— 1^:30—3:00-3:30— 1:00 — 4:30— 5-00—
5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— 12-00

iO BERKELEl" and WEST BERKELEY— «6-00—
*6:ao— 7:0o— *7:iW— 8;u0- '8.30— 3:uo— 3:30— lu-00—
110:30—11:00— 111:30—12:00- J12:30 -1:00 -11:30—2:00
j2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5;30— 6-IW— 6-30—
7:00— 8:00— 9:0O— 10:00— 11:00— 12:u0.

To San ErancLsco Oaily.

FKOM FRUIT VA.

—7:-^— 7:55-8:25-
11k^- 12:25— 125
■4:2o — 4;5o — 5:2c-

Jl (via East Oakland)— 6:25— 6:55
■8:56— 9:25— 9;55— 1U:25— 10:55- 11:25
r-l:25- 1:55— 225— 2:55-3:25— 3 :ii
■5:55— 6:25— 6:55— 7:50— 8:55— 9:53.

vaLji (.via Alaineaaj-

.1— 5:51 —

tfRUJd Jj'RL'lT
t9:20— *3:2y

tTKuAt EAST OAKLAND— •5:30-6:00- 6:30—7:00—
7:30— a:u>— 8:30—3:00—9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00 — II sv
li :00— 12 :30— 1 :00— 1 :30— 2;00— 2 :30— 3 :00— 3 ^0— 4 flO —
4:30 — 5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00—9:00 - 9:o8—
10;68

fROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 9 m notes later

than from East Oakland.
■ RUM ALAMEDA— •5:30— 6:CO—*6:30— 7:00 -*7:3-l— 8:00
•b:30-9. 00- »:.-;0— 10:00— Ji0:30- 11:00 — Jl 1:30— 12:00—
Jii:30— 1:00—11:30—2:00— (2:30— 3:t0— 3.30— 4:00 —
l:i0— 5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30— 7:00— 8:00— S;00— 10:00—
":0 .
a M BERKELEY and WEST BERKELEY— *5:25
5:55— *(i-.2o— 6;a5— *7:25- 7:55— •8:25— 8:55— 9:25— 9:55
— 110:25—10:55- til :25— 11:55— 112:25—12:55—11 :25—
1:55—12:25—2:55-3:25—3:55—1:^5—4:55-5:25—5:55—
6:25— 6:55— 7:55— 8:5-5— 9:55— 10:55.

C^-rXIk ROUTE.

15—9:15—11 U£>— i Uj—
12:15—2:15 —

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - - Proprietor.

b"ROM SAjN iT±tAjN(JISCO

3:15—5:15.
t- ROM OAKLAND— *6 d5— 8:15— 10 S5

1:15.

A for Morning. P lor Afternoon.

•Sumiaye excepted. tSatnrdays excepted; ISnndaye
only. JMonday excepted,

srafidam lime tarnlBDea by Lick Obbkrvatoby

-i. ft. TO 1* At,

Manager.

T. m. uoonaiAA.

Gen. Pass. A Ttk. Airt.

KILLIP & CO.

LIVE STOCK AND OENEBAL
AUCTIONEERS,

ZZ Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PATD TO SALES OE

Higii-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties ol
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Geken,

Sac ram e nto ,

I. P. Sargknt. Esq.,

Sargenls.

Hon. L. J. Rosk,

Lob Angi

J. E.

Hon. J. D. Cabs

Salinas.
Hon. John Boees

Colusa.

Hon. A. Wai.hath

Nevada,

AU9IN, Esq., San Francisco.

First-classLivery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a flue Paying
Business,

■We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stables In San Francisco. Has a first-class
run of Livery Custom and a full line of desirable
boarders. This stable has been established twenly
years and is well-known throuchont Ihe S'ate.

The Terms are liberal — one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

FOR J5ALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

S.red by the Old HorNe and Raised
by Me.

One is Bay, dam by n. M. Patchen. He Is nine years
old, never been trained, pliows lots ot speed, has
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
Roadster Stallion. H U name Is BAYWOOD bhick
I I iijs, mane and tall, aud fre<- . riv«-r. Weighs 1,200
pounds; 16 ha> ds high, and is a m»i.n<l horse.

FLEETWOOD is tight vearsuld.dam by Vonng
imerlca. iBBorrel, looks like his rire, tli.e slyle and
h.te or action: close to 16 hands, and weighs l.lftl
iruiinds. In perfect health; g od inane and tail. All
thev want is work to make them trot bett r than 20,
uBthe* (.re bred riRlu for ppeert and suyhik' r|ii;ililleH
ana hiB hud the best of care np to thepreBeitt time.

Horses can he B»en at my Stable, corner THIRD
AM) EMPIRE STREETS, SAN JOSE.

E. S. SMITE.

Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith,
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At ban Jose by Messrs. Montgomery A Rea, Real
Estate Agents.

Being the oldest established Orm In the live-stack
bnBlueBB !>n 'I, i,- Coast, a d having conducted tti--
Important auction sales In this 1 ne Tor tbe p&bt
fifteen years, amounting to one half » million ct
dollarB.we feel ju titled in claim ng iiDecjuulfd f«clU-
tles for disposing of live Btoca of e»erj oescilption,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corre-
spondents embraces every breeder and denier o. niom
lnenc« upon the Pacific Coast, tl.n.i enabling ue to
give full pnbllclty to animal b placed wit us Jor etle.
Private purchasee ami sales of live Btock of »11
descriptions will he made on commission. a>4 stock
snipped with the utmoBt care. Purchases and eal-:8
made of land of every description. We areatithcr-
lzed to refer to the gentlemen whose nameB i e
appended.

KII.T.IP * t^O.. 11 Montenmprv Str««t.

IMffiH

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

Tbe most popular school on the Co&nt

P. HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEV. <■ . .

••"r^nnd tor Circular.

400

llxe gmte nml gpomrnxn.

Dec. 15

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALE'S HANDICAP PIGEON SilOOT, at Lone Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, The Parker won
Prstaod third prizeB, t-jliiug tfl, 50(1 out of the ?1,5P0 cash prizes, heating tiiich shontersnsO. W Budd, W.
O. uraham (England), Fra»k Kleiutz. Fred Erh Jr., and many others. '-Hurrah for the United States,
Detttusetho first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Gun."— N. Y. World.

aT SEATTLE, W. T., June 9, 10 and 1J, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wiih a
Parker.

AT THE WORLDS TRAP SHOOTING CARNIVAL, Wellington, Mass., May 30 to June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading prize and lest average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO.'S TOURNAMENT, held at Cleveland, C.Sept. 14, 188G, The Parker
won $900 out of the 81,2(10 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first prize in WORLD'S:OHAMP10NSHIP from such shotsas
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, Stubba, Erb and others.

PARKER BROS.. Makers,

NrW v.-rK Salesroom, 9 3 Chambers St..

Itleriden. (onn.

HORSE BOOTS,

cd

OS

RACING- MATERIAL CfQ

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J. A. McKERRON'S,

228, 230 and 232 Ellis Street. - - - - San Francisco.

— =J. O'KANE^—
767 Market Street - - San Francisco.

HORSE BOOTS

AND

Turf Goods,

LARGEST STOCK ON THE COAST.

PBUES LOW.

Write for (atalogne.

L- C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted

BREECH— LOADING GUN!

■?l*ni»P"<th ,""1} o,,f«'rr-T--;

ij^f *. °ti t/, Jvii,* °. ''r i. Jri,,,.8oiiP

K K

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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1888.

SUESCBIPTION
FIVE JjOiiLAKS A YEAR.

Grim's Gossip.

Johnny McLaughlin, tne celebrated Eastern jockey, now
weighs 137 pounds.

The Petaluma races will take place in August. The 26th
is the day Bet on which to start.

The "Caulfield Cup," one of tbe Australian classic events
was won by a horse named Chicago.

The San Jose races will take place next year in the week
commencing Sept. 2d, and continue to the 7th.

In a trotting race at Eureka lately, Poscora Hayward beat
Idaho Patchen for a purse of $400. The fastest heat was
made in 2:37£.

The owners of fast horses in Livermore have turned Lizzie
street into a race course, and on Sunday afternoons speed
their horses.

Jay-Eye-See is progressing finely and will be as well as
ever before long, his complete recovery being simply a
matter of time. _^_____

Dan Dennison has taken Haidee, Blue Bonnet and Dave
Douglass to Los Angeles. They will be entered in the holi-
day races there.

The following California-owned horses are still eligible to
the Kentucky Derby of 1889, Caliente, Ganymede, Gladiator,
Carriente and Almont.

W. H. Babb has an idea that Bogus is one of the fastest
half-mile horses in the State, and would go into & sweep-
slakes for a single dash or repeat race.

The Calaveras Citizen says U. S. Gregory, of lone, has sold
his race-horse Barney G. to Marion Biggs Jr. It is under-
stood that the price paid was $1,000.

The two leading English jo'keys for this season are Fred
Barrett with 542 mounts and 108 wins, and J. Watts who
had 458 mountB, with a total of 105 wins.

Jim L., Adrian and Altoona, are being wintered at the
Salinas race track. C. Rodriguez is exercising the two first,
while Alex Sweeton is attending to the wants of Altoona.

Mr. Seals will transfer his string of trotters from the Oak-
laud track to the Bay District, during the coming week. The
well known driver, M. McManus, have the hordes in charge.

Grissette, Mollie McCarty's Last and E-itrella, of the Santa
Anita Stable, will all be bred to Grinstead. This will lower
Mr. Baldwin's racing string, unless he has some two-year-olds
to take their place.

Owing to tbe action taken by the Turf Congress, reference
to bookmakers, the Western Alliance will be broken up, and
the money at present in the treasury be divided equally be-
tween the members.

Badd Doble has returned to Chicago from his business
tiip through New Mexico, so now we may expect to hear the
rumors flying thick and fast that he will shortly arrive in
California wiLh JohnBton^

Marcus Daly, Butte Citv, Mont., has recently purchased
for $15,000 the bay mare Favonia, record in 1887, of 3:19,
and we believe 2:15 this year, by Wedgewood 691, dam
Fadette, by Alexander's Abdallah.

Why cannot a half-mile and repeat race be made np
among the many Bhort cracks now on this coast? Cyclone,
Typesettpr, Lida Ferguson and Geraldine would make a
great field and betting would be terrific.

Captain H. B. Blagrave, a prominent turfite from the
Eist, is registered at the Palace. "Cap" tells me he will
visit all the principal breeding farms on the Coast, and may
probably Btart one here himself.

At a meeting of the Los Angeles Turf Club last Saturday,
it waa decided to hold a winter meeting in April or May. If
a sufficient number of horses can be secured from the north-
ern part of the State a meeting will take place in the middle
of April.

At Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon, tbe boys are
getting ru-tty, and say that San Francisco and Los Angeles
Bball not have all tue racing to themselves, so they have an-
nounced a meeting for Christmas day. Three events are on
the card.

The owners of the trotter Dewdrop have uBed big talk in
and around San LuiB Obispo about the speed of their horse,
until finally Harry Seig who owna the stallioii Commodore
Nutwood, haB issued a challenge to the Santa Maria parties
offering to go them three in five for $500.

That ever bright and pungent writer "Black and Blue" is
making a determined tight in the Mail and Express to have
the prices of admission to the eastern tracks reduced. He
also thinks that the programme should be' given free and the
pries of edibles lowered.

I am pleased to hear that the Misses Nellie and Neva Win-
ters, daughters of the well-known horseman, are recovering
from an accident in which they nearly lost their lives. A
horse that one of them was driving ran away, and both the
young ladies were thrown out of the vehicle.

Mr. C. O. Seaman haB made arrangements with the direct-
ors of the Pacific Beach Driving Park at San Diego, by which
he will trot Bell Boy on Christmas day, to beat his present
record of 2:20, made last week at Los Angeles, with a good
day and good track he will beat it Bure.

The Nevada Stale Journal says: "Theodore Winters has two
promising colte that came out victorious in the recent races
in California, one ofwhich, it is said, he refused $18,000 for."
Please tell me, dear Journal, which one it was, for I dislike
to miss local items, and that one has escaped me.

Jockey Garcia who has a thirty mile race on hand with
Peppera will ride the old timer, "Suspenders." The old
horse ran a quarter and repeat, in 23.}, 22}, at the Agricul-
tural Park in 1883. He must now be over ten years old.
Peppers will ride three horses. Telephone, Consuelo and
Gladstone.

Many persons suppose that the horses run at the winter
tracks are owned by men of no reputation. This is a mis-
take, as there are several hort-es now at Clifton which belong
to representative staples, notably, Village Maid, tbe property
of Congressman W. L. Scott, the owner "of the Algeria Stud
Farm.

Race goers who frequent the short tracks East are not
treated to very fast time. On Monday last, at Clifton, the
following time was made in the different events. Three-
quarters of a mile l:31^;seven-eighths of a mile 1:51; six and
a half furlongs 1:55; six and a half furlongs 1:5H; one mile
2:13.

Dubois Bros, nf Denver, Col., have bought the seven-year-
old Superior, 2:19£, paying $10,000. He is by Egbert, dam
Mary (dam of Benefactor, 2:28), by Woodford Mambrino,
2:2H: 2nd dam Belle by Alexander's Norman; 3rd dam Vic,
dam" of Dainty, 2:26f, and Mattie Graham, 2:21£, by Mam-
brino Chief.

The new stake bock of the Coney Island Club is a very
handsome one, and far surpasses anything of the kind ever
before issued. The cover will pay a compliment to Califor-
nia, inasmuch that the great finish for the Futurity stakes
of this year will be represented, Mr. J, B. Haggin's Salvator
having the second place.

Ormonde and his stable companion Ossery will in all prob-
ability go to South America. If the deal should fall through,
John A. Morris of New York will become his owner. Mr.
Morris is the gentleman who is putting up the money for the
new race track in Westchester oounty, which will eclipse all
oourses at present in this country.

John Splan is going to write a book, and I am certain that
it will be a good one, for Jack never doeB things by halves.
He has no equal on the turf as a story teller, he has been
eminently successful as driver and trainer, he has handled
Bome of the best horses ever put in harness, bo his effort
will probably be a most interesting one.

The Nevada State Joxirnal claims that Nevada hay being
cured without being exposed to either rain or dew, it is said
to be the best obtainable in the United States. It is regu-
larly shipped to the Atlantio States to be used in feediDg
valuable racing stock. In the alfalfa bay there is so much
saccharine matter that hogs eat it greedily and fatten on it as
readily as on com.

On Oct. 4, 1885, Mr. J. W. Mackey shipped to this State
from Lexington, Ky., for J. B. Haggin, Esq., thirty-two fil-
lies and sixteen colts, all yearlingB. In looking over the roll
of honor I find that of tbe entire lot, which cost $41,710,
only one has made an appearance on the turf this year, and
that one, the marvelous mare, approximately firmed the
Queen of the turf, Firenzi.

"True Briton," Senator Hearst's Australian, horse is at
Sheepshead Bay, under the charge of Matt Allen. All of the
Bporting preBS speak of him in tones of praise, and promise
that he will make a name for himself. King Thomas is in
good condition and takes his exercise first rate. He is large
and fat, but has evidently captured the eye of most of the
touts, for they never tire of mentioning him.

The cost of running a racing stable is something enor-
mous. I have tried to figure out how much clear gain the
Haggin stable can show for the season's work, but figure it
as I will, there seems to be a loss of almost $100,000, not-
withstanding the winnings show the grand total of over
$120,000. I have not had the hardihood to ask Mr. Haggin
how much he is out on his venture, but simply sum up
from my own experience.

In February of next year seven carloads of trotting horses
will be sent from this State to New York to be disposed ol at
auction. Three of these will be from the farm of the Hon.
L. J. Kose, three from Mr. W. Corbitt's San Mateo Stock
Farm, and one from the breeding establishment of Mr. G.
Valensin. Eastern buyers will then be ablb to make their
selections from the blood of Stamboul, Guy Wilkes or
Sydney.

Martin J. Hernin of New York has offered $1,000 to be
ridden for in a special race at Clifton by Jockeys Taylor, Ber-
gen, McCarthy, Palmer, Ossler and Cullen; Taylor to ride
Bonnie S. ; Bergen, J. J. B.; McCarthy, Wahoo; Palmer,
Specialty; Ossler, El Trinidad; and Cullen, Brian Born; the
distance to be one mile and an eighth, the money to be hung
up in front of the judge's stand, and the jockey winning the
race to receive the purse for his own personal benefit. There
are to be no books made on the race.

Hill Top Farm, Jacksonville, Bourbon county, Ky., has
shipped through Messrs. Treacy &■ Wilson, of Lexington,
to Palo Alto, the fine bay filly Cynthiaoa, foaled 18S6, by
Lord Kussell (brother of Maud S.); dam Mary Hatch by
Dictator; second dam Jennie W. by Almout. This filly
will be bred early in the spring to Electricity, by Electioneer,
out of Midnight (dam of Jay-Eye-See), and will probably
remain in California to be bred to Stamboul, the great son
of Sultan, the following season.

It is a rather remarkable coincidence that whenever Lafilte
wins ft race somebody falls in a fit. Not a laughiug fit either,
but real genuine convulsions. Twice at least this thing has
occurred recently. Yesterday a man toppled over just out-
side the betting ring when the horse shot past the winning
post. — Sporting World.

The same thing was noticed at the Coney Island, J. C, fall
meeting. One day about the middle of September, in a purse
race, Ocean and Amalgam were selling equal favorites, Lafitte
being ten or twelve to one, when on the latter cantering
home easy, a gentleman within ten feet of me fell in a tit,
and it was remarked in my hearing by officers present that
whenever the gelding won some one was sure to fall.

Odd names are given horBes occasionally, and it is a matter
of much moment in Borne stables to provide a cognomen for
the unnamed youngsters. Sam Brown of Pittsburg has in
his string the well-known two-year-old Reporter, which to
many Beeins a peculiar name for the colt. I will tell you
how he came to be so called: Captain Brown and several
friends were inspecting the stables, when they came to the
stall of this now great 2-year-old, which, by the way, was
Bired by Enquirer. After commenting ou tho animal's grand
appearance the party fell to discussing an appropriate name
for the youngster. One of the party said: "I have it. Call
him Reporter. He is an Enquirer, you know." A more
suggestive name could not have been proposed, and Capt.
Brown adopted it at once.

Mv old friend, Ex-Mayor Nolan of Albany, N. Y., has
formed a partnership with" J. S. Campbell, late of the Chicago
Stables. They have purchased already, Insolence, 4 years,
by Glenelg, dam Impudence; Casaiub, 2 years, by Longfellow,
dam Southeru Belle; Lament, 2 years, by Bannock Lath,
dam Adventurer; Minaret, b f, yearling by Glenelg, dam La
Polka; Can Can, ch yearling by Charlie, dam La Esmeralda;
Duchess May. b f, 2 years, by Virgil, dam Lava, Brown
PrinceBs, b f , 2 years, by Prince Charli", dam Nauuie Black;
Re«cho, bf, 2 years, by Glenelg, dam EcholesB.

The horse Cassius is a prominent candidate for the next
Kentucky Derby, and Minaret is a full sister to Lucky Bald-
win's famous mare, Los Angeles. There are also iu the
stable the following well-known horses now running in tho
South: Tudor, Oarsman, Clay Stockton. Longli^bt, Kirk-
man, Lovelace, Bourke Cockran and Kentucky Ban.

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Dec. 22

The

OUR FUTURE GRAOKS.

Two-Tear-Old Form of This Season Re-
vised.

"The Tipster," so well known as a contributor to the
English Sporting Press, is in San Francisco, and writes the
following for the Breeder and Sportsman.

The form of the two-year-olds this season is particularly
interesting, as with one exception there is no really unbeaten
colt in the whole category — in fact, no "Tremont" tirst this
vear"and thereat nowhere" .French Park, thennbeaten one,
has been run so close that we can gauge his merits within a
pottud or so, and the best of the year must be puzzled ont by
going carefully overall the running of the youngsters and
giviug reasons for your final conclusions.

The Nashville Meeting being the occasion of the debut of
Proctor Knott, who won the West Side Stakes in a canter,
claims my tirst attention, bnt more of him hereafter. He
only beat a very moderate field. Laura Stone, a fair filly,
won the Ivy Leaf Stakes. At Washington the Youthful
Stakes was won by Holiday, 1U7 lbs., Seymour, 110 lbs.
second, The filly won in a canter in the fast time of 49£
Beconds for the half mile. She also put the Brentwood
Stakes to her credit, defeating a very moderate field, carry-
ing 112 lbs. live-eighths of a mile, in 1 :03. Now comes the Bal-
timore Meeting. Buddhist, who had run under the name of
the Emma Hauley colt at Washington, carries off the Ola-
bangh Memorial and Patapsco Stakes and clearly proves his
superiority to Holiday and his ability to go ou any kind of a
track.

At Lexington, the great French Park made his bow to the
public. A big strapping youngster, with perhaps a bit too
much of daylight under him lor my fancy, though he may
let down and grow ont of it. This colt put the Distillers and
Breeders Stakes to his credit without an effort. In the first
race he got very badly off nod yet mowed dowa his field one
after another and in the end won easily. Lioness, a very
fine filly, won the "Wilgus Stakes but her inferiority to French
Park was amply demonstrated in the Breeders Stakes in
which that colt defeated her easily. Lioness followed up
her Lexington victory by putting the Hurstbonrne Stakes to
her credit at Louisville in which she met nothing of any ao-
couut.

Proctor Knott, at the same meeting wins the Alexander
Stakes, ranutug five-eighths of a mile in deep mnd in 1:04|
squandering his field, Once Again, a fairly good colt being
his nearest attendant. This horse's running in the Ruony-
mede Stakes wants explainiog as Champagne Charlie whom
he had always beaten easily defeated him on this occasion.
Lioness being the winner. It is fair to presume that he was
a little off at this time as his next two essays were by no
means up to tlje form he afterwards showed.

Brooklyn Spring Meeting claims my next attention. Ore-
gon, a fine looking colt belonging to the Dwyer BroB. defeats
iiuddhist, the dual Washington winner, easily, and makes us
suspect anoth r Tremont, especially as he wins the Hudson
Stakes with a 5 lbs. penult) as easily as he did the Expec-
tation. French Park puts the Bedford Stakes to his credit,
beatiug nothiug of any moment. Fides, tfie after sensational
dead heater with Fiench Park, wins the Clover Stakes, and
then we come to the two-year-old race of the meeting, viz,
The May Stakes. As this was a very important race in de-
termining future form, I will give the names and weight of
the first three in fall, and likewise a fuller description of the
race than usual. Oregon 1?2 lbs., French Park 120 lbs.,
Holiday 112 lbs. French Park won by a short head, a dead
heat for second place. In this race French Park got very
badly off and clearly demonstrated that he was at least 5 lbs.
better thun Oregon who had all the advantage at the start,
as had Holiday who made running to the stretch fthen a
ding-dong race ensued between the thrje. The latter horse
afterwards pnt the Tremont Stakes to his credit, but beat
uotbiDg. After this he went lame.

Latonia Meeting claims my next attention. The funnily
name-t Kee-Vee-Na in the Clipsetta Stakes presents Princess
Bowling with ten pounds and winBby a neck, but the defeated
one later on shows her ability to give her conqueror on this
occasion a like beating with the weights reversed. The
Harold Stakes, won by Once Again, sees the second defeat of
Proctor Knott who curried 117 IbB. to the winner's 103, bnt
as such cattle as Gymnast and Hindoocraft were second and
third no notice need be takeu of this running, particularly as
Proctor Knott in bis next essay shows an improvement of a
lively nature, being defeated by Lasson, giving him 13 lbs. by
a neck only with a big field behind the pair.

St. Louis Meeting comes next on the list and introduces us
to the fairly good colt Liberty, who, after being defeated by
Champagne Charlie in the Southern Hotel Stakes, run in the
mud, puts the Real Estale Slakes and the valuable Futurity
Stakes to bis credit. Bootmaker in the latter Stakes, a
moderate horse, being second, time, 1:16. Liberty, after
running in the Hyde Park Stakes at Chicago, disappears
from Goodwin's Guide, so it is fair to presume that some-
thing happened to him and he was put ont of training.

Tho Turf Exchange Stakes brought out the much talked of
Heron, by Harry O'Fallon. Rumor had it that this horse
was a flyer, that he in faot could catch pigeons and was as
fast as a ghost. He certainly somewhat justified this opinion
by winning his first laoe easily. But this maiden effort ex-
hausted all his strength as he never won afterwards during
the entire season and was finally sold by Mr. Guest to the
Chicago Stable.

Tne Vestal Stakes saw Lioness once more to the fore, but
as she had all she could do to beat Laura Stone a short head,
giving her five pounds, she must be rated as only second
class.

I will now move East again and go through the perform-
ances at Jerome Park. This meeting was chiefly remarkable
for the dead heat between French Park, the unbeaten, and
Fides, a filly belonging to A. Belmont. Fitzpatrick's over-
confidence on the crack was the reason for this, as the colt
should have won easily. The stakes were idivided. The
Sequence Stakes brought out only two runners and French
Park defeated the Faverdale colt easily, giving him ten
pounds. The Encore Slakes was more interesting, and it was
in this stake that French Park showed that he was away
ahead of anything that hud yet run E-ist, as he gave Holiday
ten pounds and ran away from her. This was this great colt's
lunt eft'jrt, as he weut lame immediately afterwards, and did
net run again during the season. He is now the property of
T . Gideon, being sold to that gentleman by auction for a little
over $12,000.

The Couey Is'and Jockey Club meeting followed iinmedi-
'.ely after. Buddhist opened the two-year-old ball by win
>iu^ the Fo-mu Stakes, beating a fair field easily, Siogleston*
^ ul BrnssfUs being Recond and third. Brussels, belonging
i" the Dwyer Bios., is an especial favorite of mine, bnt was
ruined by eirly luuning, being a big, large-framed' oolt, he
wauto I plenty of time. If becomes out bio lining in the

spring do not forget him. He is a lot better than he has
shown. The Surf Stakes was won by Reporter, a nice level
colt with lots of quality, quite at the top of the second class,
and sure to train on. In the Zephyr Stakes Holiday, 107
pounds, defeated Buddhist, 115* pounds, clearly demonstra-
ting that she is a good filly when carrying a light weight.
This should be borne in mind for the future. Aarania was
the best behind the pair. This latter filly won the Spring
Stakes in her next essay, beating a moderate field. She is a
big, slashing filly, and "one of great promise, but unfortu-
nately did not train on. For the June Stakes Diablo shows
his ability to defeat something better than purse horses, as
he beat Aurania and other fair animals easily in this race.
The Good-Bye Stakes, wdn by the moderate Flood Tide, winds
up the two-year-old form at the meeting, which was entirely
devoid of anything of a sensational character. Buddhist and
Reporter were the two best that ran and trained on.

The Washington Park meeting at Chicago saw Proctor
Knott once more in his old form. The horse ran away from
Bootmaker, Heron and Co., in the Kernwood Stakes, and
made them all look like mules. Princess Bowling won the
Lakeside Stakes, defeating Lioness easily and some others,
but met her match in the Quickstep Stakes in which Galen
made her and fourteen others lie down, running the one-half
mile in 48 seconds. Of this colt, more later on.

Caliente won the Hyde Park Stakes, beating a moderate
field. And now for

MONMOUTH PARK.

As a rule this is the most important meeting in the Calen-
dar to gauge directly the two-year-old form of the season.
The prizes are rioh and so arranged with penalties and
allowances that you can guess pretty correctly how to place
them 1, 2, 3. The meeting this year was chiefly remarkablefor
the continued success of the "all black." Mr. Withers intro-
duced us to two-year-old after two-year-old that fairly dazzled
us with their excellence, yet still kept some others in his
Btable that could raoe. But to resume. A. Belmont put the
Independence and Atlantio Slakes to his oredit with the aid
of Lady Margaret, whose reputation had preceded her. In
the tirst race she had a flying start, and Buddhist giving her
thirteen pounds ran a remarkable raoe. The second perform-
ance of this filly was a far better one than the first, and
Btamped her as above the common. False starts in her next
performance ruined her temper, and she Boon disappeared
from notice.

In the Hopeful Stakes the Faverdale colt began to show his
true form, as he defeated Diablo, Reporter and other goot
performers in a canter. Sorrento, without doubt, a real good
horse, won the July Stakes in the mud after being nearly left
at the post. I may say that this colt was one of the most
abused and unlucky animals in training. He should have
won lots of races instead of only putting three to his credit.
The Lassie Stakes was won by the Belinda filly, afterwards
oalled Auriooma, who showed her heels to Lady Margaret and
five others. The constant breaking away of the latter filly in
this race was, I think, the cause of her early retirement. She
never forgot the gruelling she got.

Hitherto I have only taken cognizance of stake races, bnt
Eric, in the Free Handicap Sweepstakes, struck me as bei< g
such a good colt that I pause to mention him. If he does
not tnrn out a more than fair three-year-old I shall be much
mistaken.. He was simply galloped to death, or would have
shown up far better than he did. A gamer bit of horse flesh
never looked through a bridle. He is now the property of
Mr. A. J. Cassatt.

In the rich Tyro Stakes Reporter beat Ransom and seven
others, running in 1:17£ in the mud. Faverdale colt ran as
if he was short of work in this race. Mr. Cassatt at last broke
the ice with his two-year-olds by winning the Colleen Stakes,
with Felicia II., who, in receipt of 12 pounds, managed to
beat Auricoma three-fourths of a length in 1:16J, a bad lot
being behind the pair. The Optional Stakes was won by the
good-looking Groomsman, who is snre to improve with age,
and then I come to the Sapling Stakes, in which Tipstaff
defeated the Faverdale colt when in receipt of ten ponndB
from tfie latter. This race, in my opinion, was thrown away
by Mr. Withers trying lo win with theCadenoe colt, who was
unequal to the task. "After running" certainly seems to
favor that idea. la the Seabnght Stakes the" all black" was
once more to the fore by the aid of the Cyclone colt; a fine
bodied horse and very fast. He is, though, only a second
rater. The field he beat on this occasion was very moderate.

The Red Bank Stakes was yet another victory for Mr.
Withers, as the Minority filly, afterwards named Minion,
beat Senorita, who got badly off, and eight others. The lat-
ter filly is by far the better of the two. For the Camden
Stakes Mr. Haggin at IaBt broke his rnn of bad luck by win-
ning with Ransom, who had won a purse race at Jerome
Park in the spring. He defeated ten moderate ones; Chemise,
perhaps, being the best of the lot. This brings me to the
Junior Champion Stakes, which was won in the easiest
possible manner by Protor Knott, in fact the race waB all over
after three furlongs had been traversed, and he romped in, in
the fast time of 1:14. The raoe for place honors was a good
one, the Faverdale colt just outlasting Fresno and beating
him a head. Salvator was next. Reporter was left at the
post. The August Stake was a recapitulation of pnblic form,
and was won by Fresno in a oanter. The sturdy little Diablo
carrying 5 lbs extra being second. Reporter again got badly
off in this race. For the Criterion Slakes we bad by far the
most exciting race of the season, as a sheet could almost
have covered the first six. Senorita, almost left at the post,
finally caught her field and won by a short head from Eric in
l.l.Vt. She ran this race in about 1:14 A, and stamped herself
as a first-class filly. There is no filly in the conntry more
capable of improvement than she is, aud as she has not been
abused look out for her next year. Auricoma put the Sdlect
Stakes to her credit, beating Tipstaff, Sorrento and others
easily, the latter being left at the post, and then the "all black"
finished its victorious career by the Faverdale colt winning
the Home Produce Stakes and the Carteret Handicap. In
this latter race he carried the top weight, 121 lbs, and defeated
Fresno, 119 IbB, and seven others, a good performance.

AT SARATOGA.

Princess Bowling won the Flash Stakes, beating the Dwyer
disappointment, Servia, who was second, and a lot of platers.
Gypsy Queen put four stakes to her credit oue after the other,
viz., the SpiDaway, Saratoga, Tennessee and Misses, Diablo
and Lioness being the best she showed her heels to. These
four stakes amounted to the nice little sum of $1 1,845. Cal-
iente won Virginia Stakes, defeating nothing worth mention-
ing, and Lionets won the Kentuoky Stakes in poor time.
Apropos of this IaBt filly, she looks far belter than she goes,
and I cannot help thinking that she was not particularly well
handled during the last season.

Proctor Knott came on from Monmouth Park after his
Junior Champion victory, and in the Equity Stakes showed
Seymour, Gypsy Queen and Co. just where they belongod
by running away from them.

This brings me to the three days' meeting of the Brooklyn
Jockey Club. Sorrento won tho $2,500 sweepstakes, carry-

ing 115 lbs, iu the fast time of 1:15, Diablo being his nearest
attendant. Madstone in a purse race Bhowed fairly good
form, and with that remark I will proceed with

THE CONEY ISLAND, J. C, FALL MEETING.

Mr. "Withers opens the ball by winning the Sapphire Stakes
with the Dawdle colt in 1:14 2 5, seven moderate ones being
behind him. And now I come to the great Futurity Stakes,
won by Proctor Knott, 112 lbs, by half a length, Salvator, 108
lbs, second, Galen (villianously ridden) 1 15 lbs, third. The third
horse waB unqueslionally the best horse on the day of the
race and should have won It. Proctor Knott ran a trifle stale
and was not the colt he was in the Junior Champion. Being
dead game, however, and well ridden, he just got home. He
is an undeniably good horse, bnt will not stand rattling.
In fact Mr. BryantBhowed excellent judgment in turning him
out after thiB nee. The Belles Stakes was won by Sonoma,
Lioness (now thoroughly jaded) second, with nine others of
no account behind them. Fresno won the rich Autumn
Stakes, giving Diablo (second) 7 lbs, and the reat of the field
a lot more. Time, 1:15. The winner is undoubtedly a good
colt, but ran very in and out on several occasions. The
Dash Stakes was won by the much run Champagne Charlie,
a tough second rater, and then Salvator put the Flatbusb
Stakes to hiB credit with a lot of the best of the weights, as
on public form he was bound to do. Madstone put the
Gleaners Stakes to his oredit after having won three purses
and a sweepstakes earlier in the season. He is a fairly good
colt and is sold to Mr. Cassatt. The Great Eastern Handicap
was won by Diablo, who revelled in the mud and beat a large
field. Fresno could not act in the going and is nomudhorBe.
The Campaign Stakes was the last two-year-old stake of the
meeting, and was won by the over-galloped Eric, who ran the
gamest race of the season. Once Again perhaps ought to
have defeated him. Madstone was third, giving the winner
71bs.

The Louisville Fall Meetii g calls for but little comment as
the moderate Champagne Charlie won both the two-year-old
stakes, beating only a very ordinary lot. I will move on
thereto to

THE BROOKLYN FALL MEETING.

The Prospect Stakes was another victory for the Faverdale
colt who was more than at home in the mud. Diablo, the
oast iron horse being seoond, and three others behind the
pair. Time 1:17£, a good performance, considering the track
and weight carried. The Algeria Stakes was won by the
same colt, Senorita, who crowned him close, being second.
She was coming very fast at the finish and would have
Leaten him in a few yardB further. Fresno swerved in this
race, ran into the mud near the rails and finished third; at
onetime he seemed to have the race at hiB mercy. The
Lanrel Stakes introduced ns to another of A. Belmont's two-
year-olds, viz.: She, who took the track at the fall of the
flag and won all the way. Anricoma, the best filly in the
race, was second aud Madatoue third . In the Willow Slakes,
Senorita showed that She's victory partook somewhat of a
fluke as the Belmont filly was beaten by her in a trot. Sal-
vator ehowed a taste of his quality by defeating Senorita and
Madstone in a canter in the Maple Stakes, thus showing
that the colts are far ahead of the fillies. Diablo won the
Holly Handicap carrying the same impost he did in the
Great Eastern, Radiant being second. This ended the meet-
ing-

THE CHICAGO FALL MEETING

saw that good colt Galen twice to the frout, once in the
Flight Slakes, in whicn he carried 120 pounds and ran five-
eighths of a mile in 1:01}, squandering his neld, and again a
purse race which he wou with equal ease.

AT JEROME PARK FALL MEETING

Mr. Withers introduced us to two more of his two-year-olds,
viz.: Che Mimi filly and the Majority colt. The first put
the Nursery Stakes to her credit and then ran well np carry-
ing her penalties, and the latter, a very improving horse,
won a purse in handsome style. He has tue making of a
real good colt and will improve vastly on this performance if
all goes well with him. Salvator won the Tuckaboe Stakes
with Mimi filly second, and also put the great Titan Stakes
to his account; the All Black being once more second with
the Cyclone colt who I have already mentioned favorably.
Fresno was behind the pair. The neat little Radiant won
the Champage StakeB tnrough the bad jockey that rode
Champagne Charlie making him a present of the race. Diablo
beat Fresno in the Pelhani Handicap, and scored a lucky
win, the second should have got the money. Cyclone, Holiday
and others were behind the pair. The Kenrico Handicap was
the last two-year-old race of the meeting, and was easily won
by Fresno who defeated Diablo far enough in receipt of a
pound over the Titan course. The meetiog proved Selvator
to be a thorough race horse, Fresno not far behind him in
merit, and the rest, with the exception of the Majority colt,
(who was very backward) all in the second class.

AT LATONIA.

Galen gave one more taste of his quality by winning all he
went for. The rest of the two-year-olds, with the excepiiou
of Come to Taw, call for no especial mention. This latter
horse ehowed great improvement, but is not in tne first rank.

AT BALTIMORE.

Reporter showed he was a thorough stayer by winning the
Central Stakes over a mile, carrying 115 pounds, iu 1:45 on
n fair track. Gypsy Queen was second and Brussels third.
He won easily. Nothing else that ran in the two-year-old
line calls for comment.

AT WASHINGTON,

The Bertha B. colt showed us that he was a race horse,
and is the only one that up to the time of writing claims any
especial mention. He was kicked by n stable companion
when fit to ruu. some weeks ago, or would have paid for his
keep long before this. He is a very level, good lookiug
horse, and for all that is known at this moment about him
may be nearly in the first class. In -any case, he should not
be overlooked in any race next year in which be has auy
the best of the weights.

I have nothing further to say of the other meetings, bo
will proceed to sura up the horses iu order of merit, begin-
ning with the colts.

Proctor Knolt on his Junior Champion and Futurity
running iB undoubtedly entitled to the premier position, and
Gulen on his running in the latter race comes close behind
him. I then like Salvator, Faverdale Colt, French Park,
Fresno, Oregon, Buddhist and Reporter in the order named'
Of the fillies Senorita, Auricoma. Mimi filly, Lady Margaret
and Lioness showed the best form, but a** I said btfore, they
are always behind the colts. The first uamed filly, Senorita, is
capable of so much improvement though, that she mav rank
with them next year. The Majority oolt is almost an un-
known quantity, hut I tonk an especial fancy to him.
Amongst the dark division, I like the Lisbon-Belle Meade
colt belonging to Uapt. Brown of Pittsburg, the best. Dare
Devil, in A. Belmont's stable, and the Sweet Home colt in
Mr. Withers' will also bear watching, The TirsTER.

1888

Hke Jtetkr and § yovtsmmt.

403

The National Trotting Ascociation.

Board oi'Keview— Official Report-

A regular meeting of the Board of Review was held at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel in the City of New York, December 4.
188S, pursuant to notice and in accordance with the By-laws.

Present: Judge P. P. Johnston, president; Colonel A. Lju-
den Suowden, first vice-president: "William H. Strickland, of
the Eastern District; David Bonner, of the Atlantic District;
M. J. Payne, of the Central District; John L. Mitchell, of the
Western District; and M. M. Morse, seoretary.

The meeting was organized at 7 p. m., President Johnstone
in the chair, and adjourned on the evening of the 6th.

The following resolution wss adopted:

WhereaB, it is a matter of public notoriety that Thomas
Axworthy has abandoned his responsibilities in this country
and is now a fugitive from justice in foreign lands.

Therefore, be it resolved, that we now prooeed to elect a
member of this Board to fill the vacancy we hereby declare
to exist by reason of the conduct of said Axworthy.

Whereupon the Board, in accordance with the By-laws,
appointed G. M. Fogg, Esq., of Nashville, Tenn., to fill the
vacancy thus created.

The Chairman of the Auditing Committee presented a re-
port of receipts and disbursemants, which was accepted.

The Secretary and Treasurer's report was then submitted.
It had been printed and sent to all members.

It appears that there was on November 1, 1888, in the
Treasurer's hands of moneys belonging to the association,
$16,322 40, of Trust Funds proper, awaiting distribution by
order of the Board and under Rule 52, Section 3, there was
$3,910.95.

The resolution of the last Board, directing oases to be first
considered by the District Boards was rescinded, it having
been found impracticable.

The secretary presented a list of new members admitted by
the President to membership since the last meeting in May
up to December 1, and said admissions were approved.

It was ordered that the memoershipin the Fifth class, for
which heretofore the dues have been $25, be changed, and
that sum shall entitle members to extend their aggregate dis-
bursements for speed premiums to $3,000.

It was then determined that the Board should meet on
Wednesday, May 1, 1889, at Chicago.

The following list of the Paoifio Coast members for the
year was presented:

Agricultural Association, District No. 11, SiiBanvillfl, Cal.

Agricultural Association, District No. 13, MaryBville, Cal.

Agricultural Association, District No. 17, Nevada Olty, Cal.

Amador and Calaveras Agricultural Association, District No. 22, lone,
Cal.

Bay District Association, San Francisco, Cal.

California State Agricultural Society, Sacramento, Cal.

Capital Turf Club, Sacramento, Cal.

Dis'rict Agricultural Association, No. 3, Chico, Cal.

Dixon Driving Park Association Dixon, Cal.

Golden Gate Agricultural and Mechanical Fair Association, No. 1,
San Francisco, Cal

Monterey DiBtrict Agricultural Association, No. 7. SalinaB, Cal.

Nevada State Agricultural Society, Keno, Nev.

Oakland Trotting Park, T. W. Hincbruan, proprietor, San Francisco,
Cal

Oregon State Board of Agriculture, Salem, Or.

Oruiaby County Agricultural Association, District No.l, Carson City,
Nev.

San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Association, District No. 2, Stock-
ton, Cal.

San Luis Obispo County Park Association, San Luis Obispo, Cal.

San Mateo and S.inta Clara County Agricultural Association, No. 5,
San Jose, Cal.

Santu Barbarba Land, Building and Improvement Company, Santa
Barbara, Cal.

Sierra Valley Stock and Agricultural Association, SierravUle, Cal.

Soulberu California Breeders' Association, San Diego, Cal,

"Walla Walla Valley Consolidated Agricultural Society. "Walla Walla,
Wash Ter.

Willows Agricultural Association, Willows, Cal.

The following is a list of the cases considered and the notion

1,585. The National Truttiug Association (by T. J. Vail,
Seoretary}, vs. W. B. Wright, Lachine, P. Q, Canada.
Application for au order.

Continued to the next meeting at request of respondent.

1.642. Wm. B. Smith, Hartford, Conn., vs. H. E. Bridge,
Boston, MasB., and the b m Ada B. Amplication for an order
as to the eligibility of the b m Ada B. at Derby, Conn., Sept.
8, 1887, in the 2:45 class.

It was alleged that the mare Ada B, had obtained a faster
record than 2:45, and under the name of Fairy Queen, Evan-
geline and possibly others. The evidenoe identifying her as
the same under different names and at different places seem-
ing inconclusive, the case was dismissed.

1,648. Frank R. Hayden, alias John Smith, Island Pond,
Vt.,' Ex parte. Application for removal of expulsion.

Temporary re-instatement continued until the next meet-
ing of the Board.

1,744. E. B. Sackett, Chicago, 111., vs. Peoria Fair Associa-
tion, Peoria, 111. Application for removal of suspensions of
the b m Modjeska.

The case was decided by the Western District Board, but
for informality was oontinned to the next meeting.

1,749. The National Trotting Association, vs. Frank Her-
dic, Williamport, Pa.; James Boardman, Jackson, Mich.,
and Frank Weithoff, Detroit, Mich. Application foT an order
as to the alleged fraud in pulling the b m Loretto F. in a race
at Rochester, N. Y., in August, 1857.

Mr. Herdic appeared before the Board and made a statement
under oath that he had no connection, either directly or in-
directly, with the fraud, and no other conclusive evidence
appearing, the case against him was dismissed.

1.754. M. M. Morse, Secretary, ex parte. Application for
an order as to the liability of Frank R. Hayden for the entry
of the gr m Hattie M., alios Fanny Knox, at Derby and New
Haven, Conn., in 1886. CaBe continued by request.

1.755. M. M. Morse, Secretary, vs. Frank Starr, Baltimore,
Md.; J. M. Smith, Woodsborougb, Md., and the b m Alice
Pevton, alias Lady Stevens. Application for an order as to
the liability of the b m Alice Peyton, alias Lady Stevens,
under Rule 6. Case dismissed.

1.756. The National Trotting Association vs. the b g Sher-
man, iu the matter of a "no time" raoe at Newton Falls,
Ohio, in June, 1887.

At the Inst meeting in May this case was referred to the
Central District Board, but failing to take action thereon it
is coDtioned.

1.757. O. S. Robeits, Lynn, Mass., Ex parte. Application,
for removal of expulsion.

At the last meeting the applicant waH granted temporary
rt -instalment, and is now made permanent.

1.758. Babcock Stock Farms, F. G. Babcock, Proprietor,
Hornellsville, N. Y., *s. Niagara Falls Trotting Association,
Ningar:i Falls, N. Y. Complaintund application for an order
as to the deoision of the judges in the 2:35 race, July 5,
1888.

The evidence discloses that on July5tb, the horses Medora,
Butcher Boy, Confidence and Blaine, competed on the
grounds of respondent, in a race of five heats, it being won

by Medora. The Association alleged fraud and cullusion
between the drivers of Medora and Butcher Boy (whioh is
denied under oath by the former), to let Medora win, and
after the race was 6nished the pools and race were declared
off and entrance money refunded.

It is held that if fraud was suspected the race should have
been trotted out as provided in the rales by a change of
drivers, and that the order of the Association or judges
declaring the race off after it had been trotted out, was illegal
and void, and all parties are reinstated in their rights as
though such action had not been taken, and the premiums
must be paid to the horses according to their rank at the
finish.

The Association is given until the next meeting of the
Board to conform to this judgment.

1.759. M. M. Morse, Seoretary, vs. R. J. Fleming, Brook-
lyn, N. Y., and the blk m Darkness. Application for an
order under Rule 6.

At the September meeting of the Charter Oak Park an
entry was received from R. J. Fleming giving simply the
color and sex of the horse, but no name. The entry competed
in the race under protest, winning $225.

It is adjudged that it was illegal and void, and that the
horse could not win any money under Buch entry. It is,
therefore.

Ordered, That premiums held under protest must be dis-
tributed to her competitors according to their rank, and that
the entrance money be returned.

1.760. CaBper M. Sanger, Milwaukee, Wis , vs. Eaton
Rapids Driving Park Association, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Ap-
plication for the removal of the suspension of the br g Dick
Johnson.

In 1834 one S. K. Stoutenbnrgh sent the entry of br g
Dick Johnsou to the Eaton RapidB Driving Park. At that
time the horse was owned by Walter Johnson, who makes
affidavit that he did not make the entry himself nor author-
ize any one to do so. The horse has been owned for some
time by Mr. Sanger, and upon this state of fact it io ordered
that the money deposited under protest be returned to him

1.761. R. M- Jobe, Baltimore, Md., Ex parte. Application
for an order. Continued to the May meeting for further ev-
dence.

1.762. A. B. Green, Willimantic, Conn., Ex parte. Ap-
plication for an order.

The applicant's gr m Belle Jefferson was Becond in a heat
at Willimantic, Sept. 28, 1887. The winner of the heat was
set back to third place for running, and his time inadvert-
ly recorded for Belle Jefferson, no time being taken on the
second horse. The fact is attested by all the judges and
timers.

Decided that the record of 2:32£ was improperly given to
Belle Jefferson, and that under the circamstances no time
should have been given to either horse.

1,763 M. M. Morse, Secretary, vs. b g Champion John
L.. alias Prinoe. Application for an order.

Continued, and secretary instructed to investigate for fur
er information.

1.764. N. Belland, et al, Chicago, III, Ex parte. Appli-
cation for an order under rule 15. Continued to the May
meeting for further proof as to the claims of different parties.

1.765. M. M. Morse, secretary, Ex parte. Application
for an order to re-imburse the Gentlemen's Driving Park,
Martin & McAndrews proprietors, Baltimore, Md., for mon-
eys expended. Application granted.

1.766. S. M. Clement, Colon, Michigan, ex parte. Appli-
cation for an order to Bettle whether the gr g Silver Cloud
was eligible in the 2:38 class at Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July,
188S. Continued for further proof.

1.767. M. M. Morse, secretary, vs. H. C. Cressler, Tipton,
Iowa, and the b s Hambletonian Bashaw. Application for
an order. Continued, and defendant cited to appear at the
next meetipg of the Board and show cause why he should
not be punished for trotting hiB horse out of his class.

1.768. Frank Wirick, Tipton, Iowa, Ex parte. Applica-
tion for an order under Rule 15. Application continued, it
being dependent upon decision in case No. 1,767; and also
as to the rights of parties who first gave information.

1.769. M. Hicks, Holyoke, Mass., Ex parte. Application
for an order.

It appears from the affidavits of the judges and timers that
the 2:29 record won by the b s White Cloud was erroneously
given to the b m Susie W., and the case was ordered to be
stricken from the docket.

1.770. John Trainor, Baltimore, Md., Ex parte. Applica-
tion for an order.

Mr. Trainor was represented by his attorney.

Mr. Tr ilnor protested the 'horses George B. and Volonica
as not being eligible to the raoe which was for county horses.
After the race was over he protested Cabash, alleging the en-
try had been taken after entries dosed. It appears the ap-
plicapt's horse Allen Thurman with two others were dis-
tanced by Cabash. Regarding the protest against the latter
the original entiy was before the Board, and was dated and
post-marked on the day of closing entries. As there was a
requisite number of entries and starters, and as Mr. Trainor
started hiB horse and was not distanced by a horse not eligi-
ble, it is Been that his olaim for return of entrance is not
valid, and the application must be denied.

1.771. John F. Miller, Baltimore, Md., Ex parte. Appli-
cation for an order. Continued to the May meeting.

1.772. L. H. Broome, Trenton, N. J., vs. New Jersey
State Agricultural Society, Newark. N. J. Application for
removal of the suspension of the br m Kimball Maid.

Mr. A. Dunham and his father came before the Board and
both swore positively that the former had full authority to
enter the mare Kimball Maid at any and all meetings where
he chose to. The application was therefore denied.

1.773. Charles Records, Boston, Mass., Ex parte. Appli-
cation for au order under Rule 15. Continued for further
investigation.

1.774. George Carville, St. John, N. B., Ex parte. Appli-
cation for an order as to the ruling of thu judges in the

' three-year-old colt race at Frederioktou, N, B.t October 6,
1888.

The applicant's gr s Speculation competed in a race for
three-yeurolds against the b f Clayola, ch f School Marm
and the b g Johnston. The race was mile heats. The first
heat was won by School Marm, at the conclusion of which a
protest was entered to the judges against the driver of Spec-
ulation for loud shouting. When he was called to the stand
and informed that if be persisted in it they should be
obliged to inflict pnnishmeut therefore. The second heat
was won by Speculation, in which there was no complaint,
although it is alleged some shouting was indulged in, and
the driver was again called to the stand and cautioned, not-
withstanding which it is alleged that finding ho had lost his
position as the hading horse in the third h«nt, he com-
menced and coutiuned shouting until School Murm broke
into a ran, Speculation finishing about two lengths ahe id.
The judges took the heat from Speculation and gave it to
Schoul Marm, which finished second. It is claimed by Mr.

Carville that there was no more shouting done than was nec-
essary to encourage his colt to put forth his best efforts, and
in uny event the judges had no power to inflict punishment
greater than that prescribed in Rule 47.

It is held that the judges are the sole arbiters of the actual
incident of a race unless fraud orintentional wrong is proven,
and therefore their decision must be and is sustained.

1,775. J. Ross Mossgrove, Steubenville. Ohio, vs. Western
Pennsylvania Agricultural Association, Washington, Pa.
Application for removal of suspension of the ch g Judge
Lynch (pacer).

The ch g Judge Lynch was entered in the free-for-all pac-
ing race by some one signing himself Cuth Countryman. The
letter itself beavB evidence of fraud, and both the driver and
owner of the horse make affidavit that they do not know the
party in whose name the entry was made, and that they never
gave him or any one else authority to make it. The applica-
tion is, therefore, granted.

1,766. J. Ross Mossgrove, Steubenville, Ohio, vs. Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society of Harford County, Bel Air,
Md. Application for removal of suspension of the ch g
Judge Lynch (pacer). Application granted for reasons stated
in case No. 1,775.

1.777. Alex. Lewis, Salt Lake City. Utah, ex parte. Appeal
and application for an order. Continued at request of appli-
cant.

1.778. Peter Schatz, Bellevue, Pa., ex parte. Application
for removal of tine imposed on A. K. Mann by the judges at
Albany, N. Y., August 30, 1888.

After considering the evidence presented the decision of
the judges is sustained, and the application is denied.

1.779. George Hossack, Lexington, Ky., ex parte. Appli-
cation for a re-hearing of case No. 1,629.

No relief granted at this meeting, but the application ordered
to be placed on the docket for the meeting in May, 1889.

1.780. M. J. Francis. G. Itkins, Jersey City, N. J., vs. T.
Lillis, M. V. Murphy, Jersey City, N. J., and the b m Flo-
retta, alleged to be the b m Miss Legacy by Legacy. Appli-
cation for an order.

The evidence produced seeming to be inconclusive, the
Board decline to act on the case, and it is continued.

1.781. John Casler, Adams, N. Y., vs. Antwerp Dnion Agri-
cultural Society, Antwerp, N. Y. Application for removal of
the suspension of himself and the b s Prince Allen.

The society advertised a race for three-minute horseB and
four-year-olds, entries to close August 21st. For some reason
they held them opsn to the 22d and notified all the parties,
and all agreed to stay in who had entered. Mr. Casler wrote
on the 21st that if it was a race for three-minute horses alone
he would enter his horse Prince Allen, but if it was a race for
both three-minute horses and four-year-olds he would not
enter, and states his reason to be that he wished to trot his
horse for reputation, and if the four-year-old Tricotine was
allowed to enter he would have no chance. He presents an
affidavit by his son that he heard his father say to Mr. John-
ton, the Secretary at Watertown (giving no date of conversa-
tion) "that if Tricotine was entered he would not enter his
horse Prince Allen;" that the secretary said Tricotine was not
entered and entries had closed; that his father then told the
secretary he would start his horse. Also affidavit of Ward N.
EmmonB that he beard Mr. Casler say about the time for
entering horses fortheAntwerp races that if he entered Prince
Allen he would make a conditional entry. Mr. Caeler also
presents his own affidavit that he made his entry conditioned
upon Tricotine not starting. He also presents affidavit of
Jennie Wilson, telephone operator, that at his dictation on
the 22d she telephoned the secretary to "enter my horse
according to my letter and no different." On the other hand
Mr. Johnson, the secretary, says Mr, Caslet did write him
the conditional entry stated, but that when they met in
Watertown on the 22d, he told Mr. Casler he "would not
accept the conditional entry sent. That it was a race for
three-minute and four-year-olds, and he (Mr. Casler) then
and there made his entry straight in presence of J. T. Corn-
wall, who is the starter for most of the raoes in that section."
This statement is attested by Mr. Cornwall.

It is held, first, that there is no conditional entry recog-
nized in the rules, and, therefore, the written entry on the
21st, and which the seoretary informed him was rejected was
void.

Second: That the postponement of the closing of entries to
the 22d, notice of which was given and to which all assented,
created a new race, in which Mr. Casler was free to enter or
not.

Third: That the positive testimony of the secretary attested
by Mr. Cornwall, that Mr. Casler did, on the 22J, make the
entry without conditions must govern, and the application is,
therefore, denied.

1.782. John Casler, Adams, N. Y., vs. E. A. Keuyon,
Adams, N. Y. Complaint and application for removal of sus-
pension of himself.

In 1881 the Oneida County Agricultural Society, at Rome,
N. Y., ordered the suspension of John Casler and the b g
Lyman, The olaim, so far as the horse is concerned, has ex-
pired by limitation, as per Section 7 of Rule 51. Mr. Casler
had the horse Lyman in his care for the owner. It is in
evidence that Mr. H. S. Howe desired Mr. Caller to enter
the horse at the above Society's meeting but Mr. Casler told
him he only had the horse iu charge and had no authority to
enter him without the couBent of the owner. Mr. Howe did,
however, enter the horse in Casler's name, claiming that he
had authority from E. A. Kenyon, brother of H. O. Kenyon
the owner.

The application for removal of suspension is granted.

1.783. Dick Wilson, Greenfield, Iud., vs. Columbus Driv-
ing Park Association, Columbus, Ohio. Application for re-
moval of suspension and return of money paid under protest.

Mr. Wilson claims the eutry of Hattie was made by his
brother, R. J. Wilson, and that his own name is D. L. Wilson,
but acknowledges he is oalled Dick Wilson and so signs his
letters. The Secretary of Columbus, Ohio, identities him as
the person from whom he received the entry. The applica-
tion is denied.

1.784. James B. Backhouse, Ashland, Ohio, ox parte. Ap-
plication for an order as to the record of the gr g Newton B.
at Ashland, Ohio, Sept 8, 1887.

This applicitiou was made on June 8, 1888, the owner
claiming the horse's record was 2:30 while it was given in
one of the turf publications as 2:29. The former uppears
correct and the horse now having a much faster record tho
case is dismissed.

1.785. E. W. McGinnis, Beaver, Pa., ex parte. Appeal
and application for an order.

The Society at Beaver, Pa., advertised a rncv {<
that "never trotted for a prominm." Mr. Mo*
tested certain horses as not being gieen horses, th
trotted in a race where no purse or premium was oil
for the benefit of the track.

It is held that whether they were gYef-n hordes
raised by thu conditions, but whether they had troll

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preminm. No allegation being made or evidence produced
that they bad it is adjudged that they were eligible.

1.786. Frank Haniias, and John A. Hann, Scranton, Pa.,
ex pane.

Application for retnrn of the recording fee of the b m Pet
Hann, alias Kitty H. The evidence being incomplete the
case was continued.

1.787. M. B. Lockwood, Freehold, N. J., ex parte. Ap-
plication for removal of suspension of the ch s. O. S. &.,
alias No Name, ordered by the Buard in case No. 1,417. No
sufficient reason is found to disturb the former decision and
the application is denied,

1.788. Cleveland Driving Park Company, Cleveland, Ohio,
vs. L. F. Hunter, Warren, Ohio. Complaint and application
for an order.

The case is continued and Mr. Hunter is ordered to be
summoned before the Board at the May meeting in 1889, to
answer to the charge of the Cleveland Driving Park Company
that he has given currency to lalse charges against it.

1.789. W. A. Ogdon, Philadelphia, Pa,, vs. Cortland
County Agricultural Society, Cortland, N. Y. Application
for removal of the suspension of the b-g Billy Kid or Kedron
(pacer). Application denied.

1.790. T. B. Cook, Binghamton, N.T.. ex parte, application
for relief of the b. m, Kitty Frazier from the effect of alleged
false time at Marathon, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1S86, Sept. 22, 1887,
and Corland. N. Y., Sep. 29, 18S7.

On May 27, 18S8, the owner of Kitty Frazier sent his check
to the treasurer of the National Trotting Association to pro-
vide for a pjssible suppression of time at places not named,
with request to hold the same for a time, which was dune.
After wnich he entered and trotted her in the 3:00 and 2:45
classes, and was finally protested at Sherburne, N. Y., as hav-
ing obtained a record of 2:38 at Cortland, N. Y,, Sept. 29,
1887, and also of 2:40£ at Marathon, N. Y;, Sept. 22, 1887.

The secretary at Sherburne telegraphed the secretary at
Cortland and received for answer that ner record was 2:38.
Subsequently he wroteto the owner that not having the record
book at hand he took the record from what appeared in
"Wallace's Year Book," but thut on looking overjhis Mem-
ber's Book he found her time there was 2:49£. The owner
also piesentB affidavits of the judge and timers that the
best record, according to their knowledge and belief, made
bv the said mare Kitty Frazier, on said track, in September,
1887, was 2:49*. The record of 2:38, printed in the Turf
Journals, has stood without question from 1887 to 188S. The
original report of the race is in the office of the National
Trotting Aosooiation, as taken and recorded by a special
supervisor at the time, and giving the exact time of all the
heats and the winners thereof, aud showing the first heat to
have been trotted by Kitty Frazier in 2:38.

It is held that the time of the mare was misrepresented at
both Marathon and Cortland, and that the mare cKitty
Frazier acquired a record oft 2:38 on Sept. 29, 1887, and it is
ordered that all moneys won by said mare in slower classes
since the said record or bar was obtained, must be deposited
witb the treasurer ot the National Trotting Association for
distribution to her competitors according to their rank, and
that she be suspended from National tracks until this order
is complied with.

1.791. H. C. James, Waterville, Me., ex parte. Application
for relief of the b. m. Maud M. from the effect of alleged false
time at Fairfield, Me., Aug, 15, 1885. Application granted,

1.792. S. V. Reed, Rochester, Pa., vs. P. McLaughlin,
Rochester, P&., and the b. m. Fanny M. (pacer), in the
matter of alleged fal^e time at Beaver, Pa., Sept. 24, 1886.

In this case it is alleged that the b. m. Fanny M. (pacer)
obtained a fraudulent record of 2:29£ at Beaver, Pa., in 1886,
when her true time was 2:32J. It is supported by the affi-
davits of E. S. Weyand and" P. E. McFarland. The record
having stood for two years, and being now supported by the
affidavits of the judges and timers, that the time recorded
was the correct time of the heat, it is ordered that the record
of 2.2! 4, given by the judges, be sustained.

1.793. The National Trotting Association vs. Blair & King-
men, Delaware, Ohio, and the ch. m. Kitty B. Application
for an order. Also the matter of an alleged "no time" race
at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1886.

UefendantB have filed affidavits of the judges that to the
best of their knowledge there wsb no suppression of time,
but no record is presented, and no time stated in the evi-
dence.

It is adjudged that Rule 41 was violated, and the penalties
therein must be enforced.

1.794. E. C. Herring, Dayton, Ohio, and the National
Trotting Association vs. the gr. m. Moss-agate, protest as to
the eligibility of the mare in the 2:50 class at Springfield, Ohio,
and application for an order aB to the misrepresentation of
her time at Urbana, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1887.

It was charged that on Sept. 7, 1S87, the gr. m. Moss-agate
won a race at Urbana, Ohio, wherein the time <>f one heat
was 2:44.] . The secretary sends a transcript of the reoord,
giving the time of all the heats, which is "supported by the
affidavits of the judges and timers, showing that no heat was
trotted faster than three minutes.

Decided, that the protest is not sustained, and money re*
tained must be paid to the owner.

1.795. The National Trotting Association vs. the blk. s. Ben
Wright, in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at Lag-
range, Ind., Sep. 30, 18S5.

The defendant was represented by an attorney. The evi-
dence showed tbat the driver asked the judges to be sure and
give the time as he wanted a fast mark for his horse, but they
refused, saying that at the request of the other drivers they
had agreed to give no time. Notwithstanding the refusal of
the judges to give the time he continued in the raoe to the
finish and won it. The fact is notdispnted that the time was
suppressed, for which a fine of $100 having been paid, aR per
Rule 41, and as there seemB no fraudulent intent on the part
of the driver, the disqualification from the right to compete
on members' grouuds is removed.

1.796. The National Trotting Association vs. the br. m.
Lady Winship in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at
Pottersville, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1885.

The secretary of the track certifies that no time is allowed
to be given. No evidence appearing to the contrary, the
Board ia satisfied that the time was suppressed in violation
of the rule, and the penalty having been provided for b> the
present owner, who had no connection with the fraud, it is
adjudged that the disqualification be removed.

1.797. The National Trotting Association vs. the b. m.
Lynde, in the matter of alleged false time at Holyoke. Mass,
J -ily 5, 1888. The charge, not being sustained by sufficient
proof, is dism'ssed, and the fine ordered to berelurned.

1.798. The National Trotting Association vs. the s g. Sand
'Joy (pacer), in the matter of an alleged "no time" at Mt
3ilead, Ohio, Oc!ober8, 1885.

The judges' "Class Book" records no time, and there being
no defence and no intentional fraud appearing it ia decided
inat the fine was properly imposed, and that the disqualifica-
tion be removed.

1.799. The National Trotting Association vs. the b. c. John
Ferguson, in the matter of alleged "no time" races at Fer-
gus, Ont., Can., Oct. 14, 1887.

Adjudged, that the races in question were not "no time"
races, and the penalty deposited under protest must be re-
turned.

1.800. The National Trotting Association vs. the blk. g.
Captain George, in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at
Oswego Falls, N. Y„ Sept. 14, 1887.

Two of the judges Bend affidavits that the time was not
suppressed. The "Class Book" from the secretary reads "no
time given," and no time is given by the judges. From this,
with the other evidence and statements, it is adjudged tbat
the race in question was a "no time" race within the rule;
that the fine was properly imposed, and that the disqualifi-
cation be removed.

1.801. The National Trotting Association vs. the m. s. Buo-
ephaluB in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at Wells-
boro. Pa., Sept. 28, 1883.

The Secretary sends affidavit that the time was not taken
and recorded on any records of the Society previous to 1884.
After considering all the evidence it was determined that the
time had been suppressed; that the fine, as per Rule 41, had
been properly assessed, and the disqualification be removed.

1.802. The National Trotting Association, vs. the b s Victor
Prince, in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at Fonda,
N. Y., September 1, 1887.

After duly weighing all the evidence, it is adjudged that
the time of said race was suppressed and line properly
assessed, and the horse ordered tu be reinstated.

1,808. Nate Briggs, Palatine Bridge, N. Y., ex parte. Ap-
plication for relief of the b m Princess, and from the effect of
an alleged "no time" race at Fonda, N. Y., September 1,
1887. Some evidence and same decision as the preceding.

1.804. The National Trotting Association, vs. the blk g
Giles B., in the matter of an alleged "no time" race at King-
ston, Ont., Canada, July 13, 1886. Case not sustained and
ordered dismissed.

1.805. H. C. CresBler, Tipton, Iowa, ex parte. Appeal and
application for an order.

On August 23, 1888, McGregor Boy, Mountain Girl, and
Hambletonian Bashaw contended in a race at Maquoketa,
Iowa, wherein Mr. Cressler alleges that Mountain Girl should
have been distanced, thus giving his horse Hambletonian
Bashaw second money. The testimony is conflicting as to
wnether Mountain Girl was outside of the flag or not. The
evidence shows that the judges t ought McGregor Boy
crowded her on the turn, cauBiug her to swerve and throw
the driver from his sulky and they let her Btart again.

In accordance with long usage and former decisions, the
Board held that the Judges' rulings as to the actual occur-
rences in a race must govern, and their decision is therefore
sustained.

1806. Thomas J. Echols, Crystal Springs, Ga., ex paite.
Application for removal of expulsion of the b g John G.
Continued to the next meeting in May.

1.807. The National Trotting Association vs. the gr g Silver
Thread, pacer. Application for an order.

The gr g Silver Thread, pacer, was formerly owned by
Frank Weithoff, who wbb expelled at the May meeting. The
horse appeared at several meetings of members and competed
and his winnings were retained under protest. It was shown
by bill of sale and other evidence that he was Bold to another
party previous to the expulsion, and his winnings are, there-
fore, ordered to be returned,

1.808. Frank Starr, Arlington, Md., Ex parte. Application
for removal of expulsion. The application was granted npon
the payment of a fine of $100, and promise of reformation.

1.809. E. G. McLncas, Brownfield, Me., vs. West Oxford
Agricultural Society, Fryeburg, Me. Application for removal
of suspension. Case continued at the reqnest of the Society.

1.810. M. M. Morse, Secretary, Ex parte. Application
for an order to distribute certain moneys.

Secretary was authorized to distribute to parties as their
interests may appear.

1.811. S. C. Shoaf, Pulaski, Pa., vs. Lawrence County Agri-
cultural and Horticultural Society, New Castle, Pa. Appli-
cation for removal of suspension .

Mr. Sboaf was fined $ 100, and suspended unll paid on
July 14, 1880. He made application to President Johnston
for temporary re-instatement under Article IV of the By-
Laws which was granted, and it is now made permanent.

1.812. W . J. Walsworth, St. Clair, Mich., vs. Narragansett
Driving Association, R. I. Application for the removal of
buspension. The application is denied.

1.813. Lewis Shepherd, Chattanooga, Tenn., vs. Tennessee
Fair Association, Nashville, Tenn. Application for removal
of the suspension of Oakland Stock Farm, B. S. Ozias, Lewis
Shepherd and the br s Brown Mark. The evidence is volu-
minous, but the board after considering it in all its bearings,
decided that the application must be denied.

1.814. W. W. Richardson, Akron, Ohio; J. W. Frasier, St.
Clairsville, Ohio, and J. R. McMulIon, Ex parte. Appeal
from the decision of the iudges in the 2:35 race at Ravenna,
Ohio, Septemper 27, 1888".

It appears there were six horses started, and Senator
Crouse" won the first two heats, being fourth in the third.
The judges rang the bell for the fourth heat, and Senator
Crouse not appearing, the horses were given the word and
the heat was won by Clifford. There is no evidence to Bhow
that the proper time had net elapsed, and the starting judge
claims he knew that Senator Crouse had nut answered the
bell and that he was not there to start with the otherB. The
race was then postponed (till the next day. The judges,
or a part of them, were not the same as the day before, and
they allowed Senator Crouse to start again, although he was
declared distanced the day before, and although protested by
the other drivers.

The appeal is sustained and the money is ordered to be
distributed as though Senator Crouse had not started after
being declared distanced bv the judges on the first day.

1.815. Jerome Holcomb, Scranton, Pa., ex parte. Applica-
tion for removal of fines and suspensions. Application
denied.

1.816. M. M. Morse, Secretary, vs. Martin Demarest, Jer-
sey City, N. J., and the b m Belle Paris, formerly Afleen.
Almont. Application for an order.

The evidence discloseB tbat the respondent bought the b
m Aileen Almont, record 2:25}, of R. F. Myers, of Dayton,
Ohio, in February last, and competed with her in the three-
minute and 2:50 classeB at Derbv, Conn., the following June
26th and 28th, and at Hoboken/N. J., July 12th and 21st in
the 2:31 and 2:29 classes, winning in all $365, under the
name of Btlle Paris. She wai entered in the name of J.
Robertson, as owner, and M. Demurest, driver. It is ordered
that Demarest and the mare Aileen Almont vi. Belle Paris be
expelled.

1.817. Charles A. Greer, Altoona, Pa., ex parte. Applica-
tion for an order under Rule 15,

Information was in this caBe sent to the office of the associ-
ation on June 30, 1888, from Ddrby, Conn., while Mr. Greer's

information and application was not sent till November 19th
following. The application is, therefore, denied.

1.818. A. J. Trippstein, Harrisburg, Pa., vs. Montour
County Agricultural Society, Danville, Pa. Application for
removal of suspension of himself and the b g Harry B.

It seems the secretary at Milton, Pa., was the secretary for
the Circuit, and there is a misunderstanding as to what
horses were entered at Milton only, or what horses were
entered for all the meetings. The applicant chums to have
entered his horse only at Milton, and there being no entry
returned with the order of suspension, as per Rule 51, Sec-
tion 6, the application is granted.

1.819. H. B. Phillips, Pottstown, Pa., vs. Montor County-
Agricultural Society, Danville, Pa. Application for removal
of Buspension of himself and the blk g Bob iDgersoll (pacer. )>
Same decision and for same reason as in case No. 1,818.

1.820. S. J. Faux, WilkeBbarre, Pa., vs. Montour County
Agricultural Society, Danville, Pa. Application for removal'
of suspension of himself and the b g Charley F.

The evidence discloses that the applicant (as he claims) did
not know when the entries closed, and sent bis entry two
days after entries had closed. His application is, therefore,,
granted.

1.821. A. G. Duckson, Sand Bank, N. Y., and E E. Smith,.
Syracuse, N. Y., vs. O. D. Fisher, Seneca Falls, N. x\, aud
the b c Lapland alias Hattie's Boy alias Boney, and the b s
Jim B. Application for an order,

Messrs. Duckson and Smith protested Mr. Fisher's entry
of Lapland on the ground that he had trotted uudertheabove'
names without paying the recording feij, and they also pro-
tested the colt Jim B. as being owned or controlled by the
same party or in the same stable with Lapland. As to the-
latter, the evidence clearly shows that Mr. O. L. Fisher does,
not own Jim B., nor was he owned or controlled wholly or in.
part by him or kept in his stable. It is clear, however, that
Mr. Fisher did compete with the colt Lapland on non-associ-
ation tracks under the names of Hattie's Boy and BoDey,
claiming that he thought he had a right to, aB they were not.
National Association tracks.

It is ordered that Mr. Fibher be required to pay $50 record-
ing fee, as per Rule 6, Section 4; that the money won by him
be distributed to the other horses in the race meeting to their
rank, and the horse be suspended until this order is complied
with.

1.822. Lewis S. Ellis, Eminence, Ky , Ex parte. Applica-
tion for removal of line and suspension.

Mr. Ellis had entered his hlly in the two-year-old purse
race at the Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanicbl Association
Fair of Lexington. His entry went lamp, and having paid
his entrance money he thought it sufficient, aud did not draw
out in writing, as per Rule 17, Section 1.

Considering the circumstances, and with the assent of the
President, who inflicted the fine, it is ordered to be remitted.

1.823. Thomas S. Turrell, Medina, N. Y., vs. Agricultural
and Mechanical Society ot Hurford County, Bel Air, Md.
Application for removal of suspension of himself and the s g
Bucephalus.

The applicant claims exemption from payment of the
entrance money because the association in the Circuit fur-
nished musty oats, and in consequence his horse got "off."

Held, that the reason is inadmissible, and the application
is, therefore, denied.

1.824. D. H. Johnston, Jersey City, N. J., vs. Hugh Grove,
Lima, Ind., and the s g Young Frank alias Frank P. Appli-
cation for an order under Rules 6 and 14. Continued for
further evidence at request of the plaintiff.

No further business appearing the Board adjourned.

M. M. Morse, Secretary.

Australian Racing— Cabled.

Melbourne, Nov. 3.— The Victoria Derby, a sweepstakeB
of 25 sovs. each, 5 ft. with 650 added; the second horse to
receive 130 sovs., and the third 65 sovs. out of the stake; for
three-year-olds — colts, 122 lbs.; fillies 117 lbs.; geldings at
time of running allowed 5 lbs. ; forfeit to be declared and paid
to the V. R. C. Seoretary before 11a. m., on the day before
the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole Blake,
one mile and a half.

Hon. J, White's br g Ensign, by Grand Master— Formosa, 123

Hale 1

D. O'Brien's b c Caroline, 2, 122 2

W. Youman's br c Melos, 3, 122 \ ,* * a

Melbourne, Nov. 6. — The Meblouroe Cup, of 25 sovs.
each, 10 ft., or 5 sovs. only if declared to the Secretary of the
V. R. C, A. J. C, or C. J. C, before 4 p. m., on Monday,
Aug. 6, with 3,000 sovs. and a trophy value 100 sovs. added;
the handicap weight of the winner of the A. J. O., or V. R. C.
Derby of 1888 to be not less than 103 lbs, and the winner of
any handicap race of the value of 100 sovs., after declaration
of weights, to carry 3 lbs. extra; of 200 sovs., 5 lbs. extra; of
300 sovs., 7 lbs. extra; of 500 sovs., 10 lbs. extra; of 1,000
sovs. or upwards, 14 lbs. extra; the second horse to receive
600 sovs. and the third 300 sovs. out of the stake; weights to-
be declared at or before 12 noon on Monday, Jul* 25; second
forfeit {5 sovb.) to be declared and paid to the Seetretary of
the V. R. C, A. J. C, or C. J. C. before 4 r. m., on the Tues-
day preceding the race, or the nominator will be liable for
the balance of the sweepstakes (15 sovs.): two miles.
D. S. Wallace's br h Mentor, 4, by Rwiveller-Nifibtraare by Panic,

116 O'Brien 11

S. L, West'Bbr b Tradition, 4,95 2.

8. G. Cook's b g The Yeoman, 5, 106 y.

Of the other starters Ensign and Spade Guinea broke down
in the race.

New Racing Rules.

Cincinnati, O , December 19th.— The American Tnrf Con-
gress met for business in executive session this afternooD.
Two changes were made in the rules by the committee, viz.:

First— It raised the scale of four pounds, with the usual
allowance for mares, but not for geldings.

Second— It required that sealed bids shall be deposited in
all selling races within fifteen minutes after the race, which
bids shall be opened by the presiding judge, who shall divide
the surplus between the second horse and the aBBOoinlion.

The association admitted two new memfcerB, the Overland
Park Club and the Kansas City Club.

Racing dates were fixed as follows for the spring meetings
of 1889; Tjouisville, May 9lh to 18th; St. Louis, June 1st to
15th; Kansas City. June 17th to 22d; Chicago, Jnue 22d to
July 20th; St. Paul, July S3d to 31 t.

The Congress alno adopted a rule that all members of the
Tnrf Congress should disbar all persons expelled by either
the American or National Trotting Association for fraud dar-
ing the continuance of such expulsion.

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1888

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Bay District Association.

Officers of the day: Judges, Capt. H. B. Blugrave, Lee
Stumer and E. S. Culver; timers: R.T. Carroll and W. Apple-
by; starter, T. Atchison; secretary and weighing judge, H*
Lowden.

The very bad weather, which continued for two weeks,
made necessary postponement after postponement of the
card which was at last run off on Thursday afternoon. The
indications of rain no doubt kept many from attending, the
audience being a very slim one. The track was far from
being good, in fact, the horses were not allowed any exercise
on it until Wednesday, consequently several of them were
not as fit as they should have been. Only three pencillers
were ready for business, even the "mu fuel" box remaining
closed. However, there were chances enough for the ordi-
nary bettor to take the odds, and as three out of the four
events fell to "long shots," some at least left the track feel-
ing happy. Tom Atchison was the starter, but as such was
not a success, Index in the first race being almost left at the
post while in the last race, when the flag fell, Bogus had a
lead of two open lengths.

For the first race on the card Oro was scratched, leaving
four only to face the flag When the word was given,
which was delayed considerably by the actions of Index,
Welcome had the advantage, keeping it for a short time only,
as Brady made a rush and took the post of honor before the
stand was reached. Iniex, at the half, tried to regain lost
ground and moved up to third place, but it was only a
momentary change, as Kildare was given his head and
regained the position with ease. Brady had the race well
in hand from the start, aud was never headed, Welcome not
being fast enough to push the son of Wildidle.

SUMMARY.

8ati Francisco. Thursday, December 20, 18a8. — Bay District Aesocia-
tlon'B Fall Meeting. BayDistrict Tract. Second day.

Selling purs* -gl.OO'* limit of valuation; on* mile and one sixteenth,
Andrew Davis" b. h. Jack Brady, 4, Wildidle— Sour li rapes, 10 ■*

HazKtt 1

Kelly and Samuel's b. m. Welcome, 3, Warwick— Arola, 113 — Cook 2
J. B. Chase's ch. r. Kildare, a, Kyrle Daly— Mistake, 105 ...Hennessy 3
Elmwood Stable's blk. g. Index, 6, Tbad Stevens— Gypsy, 108

Hitchcock 4

Time, 1:56|.

The betting: Auction p«ols— Brady §25, Index and Kildare ?6 each.
Welcome $5. Book betting— Brady 4-5, Index 4-1, Kildare 4-1, Wel-
come 4-1,

Jack Brady as favorite having won with such comparative
ease, a rush was made to get on the good thing for the second
race. Al Farrow. From where the reporters sit, it looked as
though the favorite was pulled, but in conversation with the
judges they seemed of a different opinion, and a rumor was
current that Carillo lost a good deal of money on his mount.
That his actions were suspicious, was evident to every one
who watched the race closely. The start was a good one,
Coloma being the first to show in front. All hands took the
extreme outside of the track, the going there being preferable
to that closer to the rails. At the quarter Nabeau was leading
his field by two lengths, the balance bunohed that distance
behiud. Before the half was re iched, Coloma q nit badly
showing want of work, for he is ordinarily a better horse
than ho proved himself yesterday. Nabeau made a game
effort, and although Farrow was a good second, won easily
by a length, Coloma being away in the rear.
summary.

Same day.— Handicap for all ages, one mile.
Elmwood's Stables' b g Nabeau (3), Nathan Coombs— Gipsey, 83

pounds Smith

M T Walters' bhAl Farrow 3, Connor — Delia Walker, 1124 pounds

...... Carillo 2

W L* Wbitniore's ch c Coloma 3, Joe Hooker — Callie Smart, 105

pounds Hennessey 3

Time, 1-484.

The betting— auction pools: Farrow $25, Coloma $17, Nabeau H.

Book betting: Farrow 4-5, Coloma 8-5, Nabeau 8-1.

A three quarter dash, light writer weight np, was next on
the programme, and had originally six entries, but owing to
some misunderstanding Mr. Mct'arty's Tom Daly was not
brought to the track, he being stabled ont on 26th street.
Black Pilot was not thought to be in good form, so Mr.
Davis scratched his entry. Of the remaining four Gladstone
and Brady were the ones selected to carry the bulk of public
money, first one and then the other being favorite in the bet-
ting.

Gladstone was in the lead as soon as the flag felL and was
never headed. Naicho B. evidently did not Jike her heavy
weight, and fell dismally behind long before the half mile
post was reached. Hill tried hard with Index, but the best
he could do was to land him in second place, which he kept
to the end. Brady was a sad disappointment to his friends,
for he had won so easily in the opeuiug event that many con-
sidered he had this race at his mercy. However he prefers
light to heavy weight, and was never better than third.

SUMMARY.
Same Day.— Light Welter-weight handicap. Three-quarters of a

N A Covarubias' si g Gladstone, 4, Reveille— Margaret, 143 lbs.

Corlllo 1

Elmwood StabVe's' bik'g'lndex,'6.'Thad Stevens -Gypsy. 143. ...Hill 2
Andrew Davlss' b h Jack Brady, 4. Wildidle -Sour Grapes, 146 lbs.

Stovoy 3

P O Donalich'schg Naicho B., 3, Wanderer-Flower Girl, 125 lbs.

Hoag 4

""Time, 1:21.

The betting— Auction pools: Brady $30, Gladstone ?25, field ?29.

Book-betting: Brady 7 to 5, Gladstone 7 lo 5, Naicho B. 3 to 1, Index
8tol.

The last raoe of the day was a complete surprise to the
"talent" who had made op their minds that Bogus was a
sure winner. There were two changes in the betting before
the race occured, which shows how "tips" will influence the
fraternity who patronize the pool box. One pool was sold,
Bogus $25, Susie S. $28, field $64. Another, Bogus $15,
Snsie S. $4. field $30; and still another, Bogus $25, Susio S.
$18, field $54. Bogus was at least two clear lengths m front
wheu the flag fell, but in Bhort order resigned it to Kildare.
Aa they came into the home stretch, whip and eteel were
applied profusely, hut the former winner Nabeau, outlasted
his opponents aud landed the purse for the Elmwood Stable,
by half a length from Minnie R., Kildare on the outside,
being well up for third place.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— Purse for all ages. Five-eights of a mile.
Elmwood stable's b g Nabeau, 3, by Nathan Coombs-Gypsy, 100

Hitchcock 1

E Flinter'a b in' Minnie R., 6, by Scamperdown— Sallie Blair, 100

Cooper 2

J B'ChWa'ch'gkjidare/aVby'kVtie Daly-Mistake, 100 lbs.

Henneoy d

Time, 1:064.
Bogus aged, 110 lus.. Carillo; Barney «i , 4, 110, Bernard ; Susi<J S.,
4, tun, and Minnie U . 4. U>\ ran unplaced. ,_._.. - , , aK1

The t ettlng (auction pools): Bogm m, Susie 8. 818, the field *54
Book-belting- 8 to 5 Bogus, 6 to 1 Barney G.. 6 to 1 Susie B., 5 to 1
MiDnie R., 3 to 1 each Kildare and Nabeau, 10 to 1 Minnie B

To-day Saturd»y, the first of the winter cards will be
run off, and as the entries are large, there is a fair prospect

of excellout raoing. The following shows distances, purees
and entties:

Flash stake, five-eighths of a mile— $150 added, $15 each
for Btarters, S5 forfeit; second horse to take 75 per cent of
eutrarjce and forfeit money; winner of any raoe since No-
vember 1st to carry 5 pounds extra; weight 7 pounds below
the scale. Eutries— Lida Ferguson, Al Farrow, Minnie R,
Minnie B, Nabeau, Bogus.

Second race, one and a sixteenth miles, selling purse $150,
$5 each for starters, to second horse, 28 poundB above the
scale. Horses entered for $1500 to carry rule weight, 3
pounds allowed on each $100 down to $1000; below $1000. 4
pounds on each S100. Winner to be sold at auction. En-
tries—Index, Nabeau, Nerva, Welcome, Jack Brady, Oro,
Black Prince and Kildare.

Golden Gate handicap, for al! ages, one and an eighth miles,
$250 added $25 each for starters, $5 declaration, $75 to
second, Weights to be announced December 20th, 10 a. m.
Declarations at 2 v. m. Entries— AU Farrow, Daisy D,
Naicho B, Susie S, Coloma, Index, Nebeau, Rosa Lewis and
Laura Gardner.

Fourth race, five-eighths of a mile dash, for two-year-olds.
Horses that have started and not been placed in auy race
since November ISth to carry 100 pounds; others, rule weigts.
Purse, $150, Entries — Jack'Pot, Naicho B and Arthur H.

Dr. Schwartz in Los Angeles.

The sporting reporter of the Los Angeles Tribune says:

"One of the best informed men on the breeding of the
pacer and trotter it has been our good fortune to meet is Dr.
Schwartz, the owner of the celebrated pacing mare Irma,
and many finely bred brooding mares. The doctor is already
an enthusiast on the advantages to be derived from winter-
ing in California, and thinks that the improvement of Irma
since coming to Los Angeles has been marvellous. Irma,
when she first arrived here, was in very poor condition and
had a nasty cold, but is now almost restored to sound health,
and if the weather permits so that she can be exercised, I
believe that she will still lower her record — 2:20 — four or
five seconds.

'Have you seenStamboul?' Tasked the doctor yesterday.

'Yes, I paid a visit to Rosemead last Wednesday. Stam-
boul is the handsomest and most perfectly gaited stallion I
ever saw. He is a happy blending of the Hambletonian and
Sultan type, with a leaning rather to the Hambletonian side
of the house. I was mostagreeablysurprised to find a horse
after the bruising races he had, with such a perfectly clean
and sound set of legs. The Stamboul yearlings are a mar-
vellous lot of youngsters. All of them can show quarters
in 40i to 45 seconds with the greatest of eise. I must say.
however, that the Alcazar yearlings are, if anything, more
perfectly gaited. They went with as little friction as the get
of any horse I ever saw.'

'Have you seen any other stallions during your sojourn
that impressed you favorably?'

'Yes, Hike Del Snr. I didn't expect to find such a good
horse. He is shamefully overlooked in my estimation, and
if I were looking for a brood mare stallion to get fillies for a
complete outcross to ourcontinuouslyaccnmulating Hamble-
tonian blood lines. I wouldn't know where to make a hap-
pier choice than Del Sur. I would especially recommend
such a stallion to some of the older stock farms of Kentucky
or New York, which are already sufficiently supplied with
the popular families of Wilkes and so forth, and where a new
blood element would come in advantageously, especially for
the introduction of sound, clean, hard legs. I shall cer-
tainly recommend the purchase of Dal Sur to my friends iu
the East.' "

* —

Los Angreles Turf Club.

An enthusiastic meeting of the members of the Los Angeles
Turf Club was held at the parlors of the St. Elmo Hotel, Sat-
urday night, sayB the Los Angeles Tribune. The followirg
officers were eleoted: President Dr. K. D. Wise; vice-presi-
dent, H. E. Rose; treasurer, Myron F. Tarble; secretary, H.
T. Rodman, trustees, C. A. Durfee and E. Ryan. The fol-
lowing new members were admitted into the club: L. H.
Slayberry, Dr. J. Edwards, P. Haaok, J. W. Robinson, Ei.
Ryan, B. F. Wood, Thomas Hughes, J. M. Hale. Elias Will-
iams, E. Adams, O. H. Lockhart, H. I. Rodman, H. W.
Heinsob, J. A. Aguirre, W. M. Fletcher, J. F. Donnegan, L.
Rickabangh and Richard Gird. Another meeting is to be
held next Saturday evening at the same place, when the date
for the winter meeting will be decided upon. It will moat
possibly be held in the middle of April.

Is Inbreeding Necessarily Injurious?

BY CX1FFOBD FITZPATBICK, M. D.

I have read with pleasure, in the October number of the
Monthly, the article by Cecil Hampden Howard on "Heredi-
tary Influence."

I am a novice in the study of the breeding problem, and,
having made a small start in the breeding of the trotter
(being governed by theory developed by reading), I would, if
I am wrong, like some practical breeder to start me on the
right theory.

I have no hesitation in accepting the oft-made assertion
that "like begets like;" that "a thoroughbred cock and a
thoroughbred hen beget thoroughbred chicks;" and am
equally confident that a fig-tree can't produce thistles.

The point on which I desire light is this: Are consanguine-
ous unions necessarily productive of a depraved or devitalized
progeny? If suoh is the fact, I h*ve failed to profit by my
reading. By the article referred to, it will be seen that ner-
vous diseases and their accompanying evils must necessarily
have been developed, and the intensity of their progenitors'
disease augmented.

I am cognizant of a case where a college professor, whose
father had died of cancer of the stomach, married an estim-
able lady whose father had also died of a cancer of the
stomach. If they can expect anything but that their pro-
geny will have a malignant cachexia, their hope will predomi-
nate over their reason. The conclusion must be inevitable
that if the father and mother both inherit diseased constitu-
tions (and especially if the disease has developed in them),
their offspring will surely be diseased — possibly not at the
lime of birth, but the elements of disease will be there as a
potential energy, only waiting for some excitant to give it full
development.

Should a man about to marry be as exacting in the selection
of his wife as the Messrs. Stout aud all advanced breeders are
in the selection of their breeding-stock, and should women
exercise the same thoroughness, can any one imagine that
the children would-be anything but healthy? Should there
be a failure, it would in all probability be due to a lack of
thorough investigation and the law of ncavism asserting itself.
Undoubtedly an out-cross would be beneficial to the one
whose blood was contaminated, as the diseased tendency

might by that means become estinct; but when both parents
inherit either physical or mental disease, their progeny must
have the elements of disease intensified in tlu-m, and they
will be more than fortunate should they escape its dire
effects.

We should be careful not to confound "consanguinity"
with hereditary pathological propagation. Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian was a production of oonsangutnity, aud it remains for
Borne person to establish as a fact that ho wan lacking in abil-
ity "to progenerale a numerous and better race." The
Israelites were the direct production of consanguineous
union, and in fourteen generations from their origin they
became six hundred thousand fighting men, and their vigor
waB unquestioned. On page272, Vol. II., "Reference Hand-
Book of the Medical Sciences," may be found an article by
Charles F. Withington on "Consanguinity'' that will well
repay one for carefully studying it. This able and conscien-
tious writer takes the tenable ground thai close incestuous
unions presuppose moral degradation, which must necessarily
manifest its effects in the physique of the children; it cer-
tainly is not logical to assert that the large percentage of
idiots among the children is due entirely to consanguinity,
and not to intemperance to any extent.

In Dr. Bemis1 statistics, quoted by Withington, it is Bhown
that the percentage of insanity, epileptics and scrofulous dis-
eases is far greater from the marriage of third cousins than
from those of either first or second cousins. M. Dally also
states that "Two families continaally intermarried for five
generations, no marriage being in a more distant degree than
first cousins, except two of second cousins. The total num-
ber of branches, direct and collateral, was one hundred and
forty. There was not a single case of deaf-mutism or idiccy,
but there were two cases of consumption, one caused by a
cold; and one case of senile insanity, in a woman of sixty-
eight. It should be remarked that there was no predisposi-
tion to disease in the family."

Again, we have the testimony of M. Bourgeois. The family
in question is his own. A genealogical table is given cover-
ing seven generations. In one branch of the family of five
successive generations four married their cousins, and the
offspring of the fourth successive consanguineous marriage
consisted of six children, all healthy save one, who is defec-
tive mentally — a defect, however, ascribable to an accidental
traumatic injury. The founder of the race himself married a
kins-woman, aud among the descendants seven others have
married cousins. Indeed, of the sixty-eight unions that have
occurred, all feeling more or less the effect of consanguinity,
but one has been infertile, and that infertility was due to dis-
ease of the mother, who was an alien.

On the husband's side, moreover, it was necessary to ascend
three generations to leach the first union of cousins. Among
the two hundred individuals of this remarkably inbred fam-
ily, all are very healthy except the children of oue of the
latest marriages, in some of whom a scrofulous taint has
appeared.

Mr. Voisin states that he found in one locality five mar-
riages between cousins-german, thirty-one between cousins
of the next degree below, and ten between cousins of the
degree next below that. The first class produced twenty-
three ohildren free from all constitutional disease, two only
having died of casual disorders. The thirty-one marriages of
second cousins produced over one hundred and twenty chil-
dren, all free of constitutional taint, twenty-four dying of
acute disorders. The ten marriages of third cousins gave
twenty-nine healthy children, of whom three died of acci-
dental diseases. Sterility occurred in ouly two families, the
parents being related to each other in the third degree (canoni-
cal; according to civil law they were related to each other in
the sixth degree of consanguinity). Mental disorders, idiocy,
deaf-mutism, hemeralopia, were all unknown. The general
health of the population was good. The same author states
that of 1,077 of his hospital patients, careful examination failed
to traoe one instance of his idiotic, epileptic or insane pa-
tients to healthy consauguinity as the legitimate cause of the
affection. As analogous may be cited, also, the St. Helier
strain of cattle. This bull was bred successively to his
daughter and granddaughter, and by the latter begat a son
(Oxoli), which was also a great-grandson, and a daughter
(Chromatella), whichwasalso his great-granddaughter. Each
of these animals had eighty-seven and one-half per cent, of
the blood of the great-grand si re {seventy-five per cent, more
than has the offspring of a non-consanguineous union.)
Chromatella was bred to the son of her brother, Oxoli, and
dropped two daughters, both healthy an^ good breeders.
Oxoli also bred to three daughters of St. Helier (having fifty
per cent, of the latter's blood), one of them being his own
(Oxolia) grandam. He also bred to several cows having Bev-
enty-five percent, of the blood of St. Helier, of which be him-
self had eighty-seven and one-half per cent. The history of
this strain Bhows a larger number of unions of the closest
possible nature, a great majority of the descendants having
more than fifty percent, of the blood of their progenitor; yet
for excellency of butter record, general health, and fertility,
the strain is moBt remarkable.

I have quoted largely from the "Reference Hand-Book of
the Medical Sciences," and could multiply evidence to show
that healthy consanguinity would not be productive of a
depraved or devitalized offspring; but where consanguineous
nnious were productive of either physically or mentally
inferior progeny, it was directly due to the impetus given by
uniting the two morbific strains, thus intensifying the pre-
disposition to a diseased progeny. It would seem to me that,
sbould a perfectly healthy mare produce to her perfectly
healthy brother, the colt would be perfectly healthy.

With the little light that I now have, which may be extin-
guished by the cold facts of practice, the conclusion is forced
upon me that the only way to produce a perfect or standard
tyoe of equine excellence iB to breed in-and-in, selecting only
perfect animals in disposition, gait and conformation. The
more any legitimate type is crossed, the more uncert'iiu must
ODe be as to the character or nature of the production.

It possibly is fortunate that there is the opposite extreme
in almost every animal, and that by a proper blending a
happy mediom may be attained. One would hardly expect
to breed a mare that it was fonnd necessary to eucumber with
a heavy toe-weight to such s h'^rse as Mambrino King aud
hope to get a colt with grand knee-action; neither would you
expoct from a union of typical Morgans an animal that would
have a low, long, slow stride, the trappy gait being their
characteristic.

"Hereditary influence" is bound to be felt, whether it be
for good or evil; but if every effort is made to discard from
the breeding-ranks all but perfect animals as far aH perfection
is discernible, I firmly believe that in the near future a per-
fect horae will be the rule, and not the exception.

To the professional writer, this article, by one nn
writing lor publication, will present many cruditi
have written in goad faith, and will consider it a
for any one to criticise it; for if, in the begin-
started wrong, let me be set rightat once.— Wa

406

%ht fprcete aud «f ptfrtsttmw.

Dec. 22

Hereditary Influence.

A pebble in the streaiDlet scnnt
Has turned the course of nmay a river;
A tlewdrop on the iufant pi mt
Has warped ihe giant oak forever.

The influence of tbe most ordinary events of daily life, the
mold or bent tbut they give to various minds, wbo shall de-
termine their individual value? This thought is never more
clearlv set forth than in tbe study of the soience of heredity,
and itB multiple influences and bearings. Slowly, but snre-
lv, the rising generation are learning; what heredity
means. If you ask a larger part of the young people who
have arrived at yeara of discretion, you will probably receive
an ordinarily satisfactory reply upon the subject. The
knowledge is largely superficial, however, at best. Superfic-
ial, because modern life is more or less snperticial in all its
phases, except to a few. The blame rests npon the educa-
tion of the day, as well as ou parents. - There is little desire
on the part of the average student to probe any one matter
or study it to its depths. Not, indeed, that many would not,
but rather that they lack proper training to accomplish the
work upon trial. There are few young people starting in
lifo who have any idea of the vital importance of haviug a
thorough knowledge of the practical questions which will
necessarily arise, whatever the condition in life in which
each one moves. They will talk to you glibly of money and
house-furnishings, but beyond that they let life come as it
may— treat it, in fact, in such a haphazard fashion that the
great wonder is, not that we are as we are, but rather that we,
as a nation, were not long ago exterminated. We have paid
for our lack of knowledge of the laws of heredity to some ex-
tent. Whole families of children have been carried off in
what seemed a most singular manner. Primarily, it was due
to lack of knowledge ou the part of their parents, or a willful
breaking of well-established laws of which they were cogniz-
ant. Secondarily, to a large number of local causes, unnec-
cesary to enumerate. We have been said to be living in a
practical age. It may readily be granted so far as inventions
are concerned. Indeed, the labor-saving contrivances of to-
day will undoubtedly save the liyes of many children in
future generations. Yet a general practical knowledge of the
laws of heredity inflnence muBt supplement all this, if we
would have men and women to coutinue the human race, and
not miserable apologies for the same. In the course of a
necessary examination into tbe ancestral pedigrees of several
ancient American families, the writer has had a chance to ob-
flerve the effects of a general knowledge of the law of heredi-
tary influence, in contra-distinction to those whose knowledge
ot the subject was superficial or entirely lacking. The aver-
age of these families (covering a period from 1645 to 1SSS)
who had a knowledge of the subject was very small.

Many of them, it was fouud, gained by chance what tkoy
did not realize at the time of action. We will take, for an
example, two brothers, who, about 1700 were living in Maine.
Their surroundings at that time were not as elegant as their
ancestors had known, yet they had the comforts and neces-
saries of life. They had inherited refinement and talent; no
alien strain of impure blood was known to them in their an-
cestry, consequently they had the advantage of a good found-
ation on which to build tbe superstructure of a long and
prosperous line of descendants. The town was prominent
then, but it is not necessary to name it, save, perhaps, to say
there was no need for either to go away from home to find a
suitable wife. Force ot circumstances, however, kept the
younger brother at home, while tbe elder, called to Boaton
and elsewhere, was thrown among the moBt refined and
learned men and women of his day. In course of time the
young man met a most amiable, engaging young lady in the
classic realms of Cambridge. She was a daughter of oue of
the early presidents of Harvard. Her father was a clergy-
man, she inherited not only a love for literature from him,
but from her father and mother as well a strong constitution,
and a refined and dignified carriage. The young people
were engaged and married in due time. Their children were
remarkably bright and strong. One of the sons became an
eminent lawyer, and was at one time a Speaker of the House
of Kepresentgtives. Others were eminent in office nearer
home. The grandchildren and descendants have been even
moreldistinguished, inasmuch as this worthy couple's pos-
terity, to the health and valuable hereditary traitB already
possessed, added as equally advantageous marriages as
their father's. The principle has been carried down in each
succeeding generation, until to-day the combined result is
certainly a most felicitous one. It cannot be readily deter-
mined at this day whether the older of these two brothers
had anything more than a general knowledge of heredity and
its various aspocts. It can merely be adduced as an instance
of a person building "better than he knew."

The younger brother remained in his native town in Maine.
His marriage was with a young girl who inherited a good
Btock of health and common Bense. Her father was a man
of ability, but lacked the native refinement of a thorough
gentleman ; a sort of man who was not able to use his abilities
to advantage — whether or not from a lack of early education
in the right direction is not known. The young couple had
a large number of children, of whom the greater proportion
were girls. Thev had the sterling qualtties of their mother,
and the talents of their father. That they were more strongly
attracted to the laboring class of men is not a matter of won-
der. One of them married a worthy blacksmith in a neigh-
boring town. Her only brother, much younger than herself,
was early inclined to the same trade; and was undoubtedlv
instructed in his brother-in-law^ shop. The other sisters
married mechanics in the same way. Through ignorance or
carelessness they never fitted themselves mentally in marry-
ing, however much they may have gained in other things.
The children of tbe succeeding generation, especially those
of the brother, followed the trade of blacksmith — good, hon-
est, sensible workmen; anytbiug bnt a discredit to the family
or town in which they lived, hut no thing more. Ageneration
later we see a change. Two of tbe descendents, by chance or
purposely, allied themselves to families whose mental traits
were more prominent than their physical abilities. As a
reault, there are to-day at least tbree descendents who are
eminent; two in the law iu California, one in journalism and
and authorship in Massachusetts. These two examples
afford a very fair illustration of what, with a little care,
might bo found in the records of any old American family:
the influence of marriage of equals, who are possessed of
vein able trails to bf* handed down, and tin- influence of the
marriage of those who, though perhaps not equal in station,
■*" unequally united iu menfal ability. More than all is the

iluence shown of the mother, and the fact that one genera-

t may build up or tear down in some degree what their

*tors have bequeathed them in mental, moral and physi-

i' poise. There are two few examples in print of the

if American families. We learn by national examples

how best troat national evils or defects. Numerous practical
illustrations are required to form correct ideas on the value
or worthlessnesB of b given subject.

An interesting phase of the study of hereditary influences
in American families in the frequency in early days of con-
sanguineous marriages. This was undoubtedly attributable
to at least two causeB— tbe desire to keep property in one
family, as instanced iu manifold cases prior to that in En-
gland, and the scarcity that cultivated men found of girls of
their own social and mental standing. Other reasons there
were, bnt these are the most prominent. It is doubtful if
one-tenth part of those thus united had any idea of the gen-
eral disastrous results that might result therefrom. ThiB is
seen most prominently in the fact that the enlightened world
of to-day does not, as a rule, follow this custom of early
times. That consanguineous marriages were not confined to
any one family can I e readily determined by consulting any
family genealogy which covers a period from 1650 to 1700, or
later. Without goinginto the question of theattendant evils
where the affinity was as near as that of own cousinB, it can
be shown that they are seldom, if ever, judicious.

In a New Hampshire: city prior to 1800, two cousins were
married. Their families were of high standing, and the
yonng people were educated and refined. They had seven
children. Only two of these lived to manhood and woma-n
hook. The remainder faded away at an early age. The two
who survived to reach yeajs of discretion died before thirty —
the young man ouly a month after leaving college, and com-
pleting the regular course. This is oue of many like in-
stances in the early annals of our country. It was due in
nearly every case to a lack of knowledge, inasmuch as the
matter conld have been remedied if the full evils attendant
thereon had been widely known. VrogreBS is gradual, but
sufficiently marked to show that we of the nineteenth cen-
tury are learning by force of example, although there still re-
mains much to be learned. Out of the medley we have of
hnmanity to-day must come the citizens of our future repub-
lic. Who shall say that dne attention to the influences of
heredity in all its various phases will not bring forth a well-
rounded and developed nation physically, spiritually, men-
tally and morally? Yet carelessness has brought us many
evilB which might have been remedied by a very little effort
in the beginning. We feel like exclaiming (involuntarily),
"How long will it be at this rate before we arrive at a period
when man and womau shall consider their first duty to know
themselves thoroughly?" Examples of the disobedience of
natural laws are not more numerous than those where tbe
laws of nature are obeyed. Yet the mind ia naturally drawn
to the former first, inasmuch as their effect is mose promi-
uent. If they impress one with the desire to correct in future
the evils as seen therein, they have not been in vain. Ou the
opposite side, examples of transmission of talents and physi-
cal aud mental stamina are forcibly seen in many prominent
families that exist to-dav. The study of such families as the
Sewalls. who first settled in Newbury, Massachusetts; the
Quincys, whose name is a synonym for distinction in their
native state; the Adams family; the descendants of Rev. Jon-
athan Edwards, and a host of others. They are examples of
what a good physique, and care and good forethought may
do for posterity. The evil effects of a lack of knowledge on
heredity and its influences are never more sadly Bhown than
where families perpetuate the taint of insanity. The cases
are almost as numerous in early days as consanguineous
marriages. There seams always to have been a lingering
hope that the taint had left, or might not appear at least in
the generation of the individual who married. Sometimes
judicious marriages proved that there was such a thiug as
exterminating the evil. Again, sorno who should have known
better made a bad matter worse by adding the evil of a con-
sanguineous marriage to the inherited evil, and dreadful re-
sults ensued. A case of this kind came to the knowledge of
the writer which concerned what was once ^ne of the most
prominent families of New England. It is a forcible illustra-
tion and worthy of consideration. The taint of insanity fol-
lowed the family from England, and though Borne branches
eradicated it by judicious marriages {one of these branches
gave a president to Harvard), others seemed destined to be
troubled by it forever. Of these, one branch which settled
in New Hampshire claims our attention. Two cousins there,
inheriting the B*me name, were married prior to 1S00. One
was joined to a lady not at all related to him; the other to an
own cousin, who was not on the side from which insanity
was inherited. The inherited mental disorder followed both
branches. In the first case the family all died ont in the sec-
ond generation. They did net all live to develop insanity,
but those who lived to maturity developed xt, and were in-
mates of asylums long before death came to relieve them.

In the case where the young man married his cousin, in
addition to marrying a near relative, and inheriting a ten-
dency to insanity, he was himself very delicate. His children
did not inherit from either side sufficient physique to carry
them through iufancy, with tbe exception of two — a sou and
a daughter. The former died unmarried, free from the
malady. Tbe daughter married a cousin, who was also an
inheritor of the trait which had carried away so many of
their name. This seems almost incredible, except for its
being authenticated. The result was nothing more than
they bad reason to expeot. Of their five children, none of
whom married, fortunately, every one was violently insane
at a comparatively early age Of these, one committed sui-
cide under it* influences. The others died off gradually (all
under its baneful influence), until there was but one left.
She had arrived at sixty years of age, and failed to show it.
When her last brother died she was left alone. All bur kin-
dred were gone. Then insanity first evinced itself. Some
said she was insane with grief, others with too much care.
Few knew of the two close marriages aud the inheritance.
She finally followed the rest, and a marble slab, in a distant
country grave-yard, marks the resting place of this fated
family. There is food for reflection in this as well as in the
preceding illustrations. Even those wbo are only cursorily
acquainted with the subject can hardly fail to see- the signifi-
cance of each one. Mental disease struggled with an inheri-
tance of fair physique, so that long life won at last; but dis-
ease haunted its victims through a long-suffering experience.

Let us hope that the more practical Americans grow, aB
regards complex machinery, they will also faithfully study
their own idiosyncrasies and inherited traits, that the science
of heredity, as it affects Americans, past and present, may
be yet more fully known. From tbe fact that it is almost
inexhaustible in its phases, and proportionatelyinlricate.it
behooves the men and women of to-day to look into it suffi-
ciently to avnid the quicksands, even if they do not carry
the study to its natural end. The men and women of to-day
determine largely what is to be the future of humanity. In
them and through them only do we see any possibility of a
perfect manhood and womauhood. When they have learned
and taught the law of their being, we shall have no fear of
future deterioration. This is not a theory; it can be accom-
plished; neither will it necessarily be in the days of tbe mil-
lennium.—CccM Hampden Howard in Phrenological Journal.

VETERINARY.

Conducted by Thoa. Bowhill, M. R. C. V. S.
Subscribers to this papet can have advice through this column iu all
cases of sick or injured horses or cattle by sending an explicit descrip-
tion of the case. Applicants will Bend their name and address that
t hoy may be identified. Questions requiring answers by mail should
be accompanied by three dollars, and addressed to Dr. Bowhill, 1523
California St., San Francisco.

General Lymphangitis.

Head by Dr. J. P. Klench, V. S., before the California
State Veterinary Medical Association, December 13, 1888.
Continued from Paye 389.

I will report at length the case of a heavy truck horse,
seven years old, weight 1400 pounds, belonging to Geo. Blake
& Co., Stockton, always in good health up to two weeks ago
when he commenced losing flesh; worked every
day until this evening, October 4th, 1884, On ex-
amination I found the horse in great distress, gaunted
up, little appetite, pulse small, hard, accelerated, has -great
difficulty to back out of the stall and move the hind
legs, especially the left oue; found a hard lump on both cru-
ral regions and under the abdomen; on the left hind leg var-
ious cordeous swellings ou tibial region covering the external
surface unly. All these tumours are very painful on pres-
sure; complete absence of any tumefied ganglion; visible
membranes normal. The two following days more swellings
on front legs and inside of hind legs, horse having more dis-
tress and a greater difficulty to move. Numerous buttons
appear across cords on left hind leg, some are soft and open.
Every daymore lumps appear, Bomevery close-to one another;
the two lege are literally covered with buttons, while the two
members of the right side have only a few. ThoBe abBceeses
that were opened at first are cicatrising quick in about two
weeks, and are most numerous in muscnlar regions, of a
large size and located deep. I counted at the end of the first
week more than 100 abscesses. Horse is moving easier as
the abscesses are opened. Fluid evacuated is half coagulated
lymph, of an opaque color. The crural muscles are decaying
away. Never the least tumefaction of lymphatic glands, nor
any nasal discharge. Treatment consists of tonic stimulants
and alteratives. Iodide of potash, iron and arsenic, with
nux vomica, in succession for two weeks, and good substan-
tial food. Horse has a good appetite, out cold rainy weather
set in and the patient falls in a complete marasmus, and died
Jan. 28, 1834, after an illness of four months. The two leg*
on the left side that were at first covered with abscesses and
swollen, became very clean and sound in about five or six
weeks, while the two right limbs affected later a similar
phange. Eight or ten days before death came on I noticed a
piece of the skin, of the size of a man's band, fall off, as by
dry gangrene, inside the fetlock of left fore leg; and another
piece beginning to dry up inside the knee of the same mem-
ber. On post mortem examination I found all viscera sound
and clean, only yellow serous filtration under the skin in
those places where swellings existed before death. All organs
pale, very little blood iu the body.

Now this was certainly not the farcy. The horse was
alwayB kept on the same premises, no measures of preven-
tion were taken, neither was disinfection employed, and never
any case of glanders and farcy appeared on any of the other
five horses.

In January, 1S86, I found at the ranch of John Ellis,
Lachrop, three mules affected with this mule disease, and
one horse suffering from chronic nasal gleet. Two mules
and the horse were found loose in a large corral, where 4S
working mules came in every day. All these animals were
feeding in the same manger, drinking in the same trough,
and working together; one mule was taken out of a gang of
S mules with harnesses on, and bleeding from the nose.
Found blood and mucous discharge on the wagon and fences
of the corral; in the three watering troughs I noticed dis-
charged matter floating on the surface and some that went
down to the bottom. These four animals were taken to an-
other place 6 miles distant, and killed 3 or 4 weeks later.
On opening one of them I found the lungs perfectly souud
and the Schneiderian membrane all rotten. Never this farm-
er had, to my knowledge, another animal affected with this
disease before and after this time. I will mention that if
these animals had been glandered, it would be a surprising
wonder that the loss on this ranch was so small, and the
contagious virus so weak and powerless.

John Wagener, of Atlanta, who had last about 12 mules
in 1SS3 — 1SS4, called on me to examine his stock. I found
one mule seriously affected, and a buggy horse which he
used to drive daily to Stockton until he was refused admis-
sion in all the stables; this horse had the same affection as
the mule, and both were condemned as suspicious of gland-
ers. In the field I found another horse working in a team
of eight horses, showing sores in both nostrils, some of
which sores were cicatrized, the discharge was middling
abundant, and often mixed with blood; three large hyper-
trophied intra maxillary glands. Horse was fat, slick, in a
very good working condition; all other horses sound. This
horse was reported to me for two yeara later to be about in
the same condition, and working all the time without any
danger of contagion to other animals. I never heard that
man complain of having lost another horse.

Mr. Hening, of Salida, Stanislaus Co., had one ninle taken
suddeuly sick while at work, and in 24 horn's tbe na^al pas-
sages, cavity and larynx were so much narrowed as to cause
the greatest difficulty inbreathing. That mule died in 24
hours. A week later I was called again to his place for
treating tbe family horse, affected with a hernia, and was
astonished to find, separated in another stable, two young
fat mules that hai both nostrils covered with sores. Mr.
Hening received these mules from a neighbor, who, having
lost several mules from the same affection, had resolved fo
kill these two. Mr. Hening being a man of study, of means,
and haviug a good deal of time lo spare, wanted to experi-
ment with these two mules. So hec imuienced to treat these
animals in most any imaginable manner; they broke out on
the body, but improved in the course of a few months so
well that he put ihem to work, drove round the country
with them and mixed them up with tbe other stock. One
of them happened to be over-heated aud died; the other one
was ou tbe ranch in August last, four months ago, when I
went ovpr for the sole purpose of examining the recovered
mule. I found the animal having clean legs, all swellings
and tumours of the body disappeared, only white scars vis-
ible on such places where large sores had existed; two inter-
maxillary glands, still hypertrophied; a light, serous, watery
discharge from both nostrils, various cicatrices of old sores
visible in the nasal eavities. Mule is lively and in good
health.

Ed. Hall of Turlock works from 60 to 70 head of Btook, and
lost several years ago about $2,500 worth of males within six.

1888

3£fc* growler and j& purism*™.

407

months. Od examining his stock I found two horses and a
m«re, with a sucking coit by her side, having a free double
discharge of good character, and two soft glaujs, loose; this
mare showed the samy symptoms at the time the mules were
diing, but was not glaudered, as proveD, not only by the
rharacter of her symptoms, but by the soundness of the colt
and the other stock. And still the mare and the two horses
beoamo affected at the same lime and pasture as the dead
mules.

Murphy of Salida, one year ago, lost six mnlos out of a
baud of 50—60 head, while iu pasture, of the same com-
plaint. Never any measures ol precaution weie taken before
or after the disease appeared and disappeared, aud no moie
sick animals were heard of. The history of glanders never
will mention a single case where this contagious affection
will leave premises so easily and so quickly after having
taken snch a Btrong, fatal fcothold on the same.

William Dale of Modesto, and three of his neighbors, had
each one mule dying in the corral aud stable from this affec-
tion, and never suffered any further loss, although none of
these men ever cleaned or disinfected their premises.

From 1S85 to 1887 at least 700 mules died, or were killed,
in Stanislaus County as victims of this disease; ODly a few
horses and mares were affected, and some of them are yet
suffering from that disease to-day. Only a few ranches were
spared. Nearly all these animals were treated by injections,
inhalations, steaming, smoking, insufll itions, all Kinds of
patented and non-pateuted condition powders, iron tiuctare,
arsenic, calomel, copperas, etc., and not one person in the
whole county of Stanislaus died of glanders or even septic-
emia. And still in Illinois and in other places cases of
glanders appeared in families where one or a few horses were
found affected with the chronic glanders. Our farming popu-
lation in Stanislaus would have greatly suffered from the
glanderous epizootic, and called forth the assistance of the
Sanitary Board for destroying the contagions virus. But as
this was not the case we can admit that the disease was very
benign, or not the glanders at all.

I will now report one more instance in support of the non-
contagiousue.-s of this affection. Three farmers near Modesto
had turned their working stock in an alfalla pasture on the
west side of the San Joaquin Biver, where about 400 head of
stock-horses, mules, broo imares and colts were kept together
for four months. About June 1st they took their animals —
130 head in all— borne and fed them ou grain and hay, to pre-
pare the same for work in the harvest. Hardly three weeks
later each one of these farmers had one mule complaining of
this mulo disease: that one of David Kerr was all gangrened
in the head aud killed after 3 — 4 weeks; it formed the subject
of the post-mortem examination given above. The mule of
James Kenealy broke out in one hiud leg; Host sight of him.
the third one belonged to W. "W. Stone aud received my close
attention for one month. This mule was three years old,
verv fat; broke out on legs and body, and inside of one
week I counted over one hundred abscesses and buttons;
both nasal cavities were gangrened, but never had any trouble
in the larynx. The mule was lively, ate well, and had all the
time a splendid coat, but gradually the disease progressed,
and before the farmer concluded to kill her, I was allowed to
e xperiment on her. I inoculated an old mare in three places,
one on the costal region and one on each side of the neck by
making a cnt about two inches long and pouring the matter,
extracted from a recently opened abscess, in the pocket of
these cuts, and closed them with one stitoh. Then I coated
a small sponge over with the nasal discbarge of* the same
mule by holding and turning the sponge around in the nostrils
and introduced this same sponge in both nostrils of the old
mare for a few minutes. At the same time the mare was tied
up near the mule, eating out of the same manger and drink-
ing from the same pail. Fourteen days later, I was ordered to
take my mare away, as Mr. Stone resolved to kill his mule.
The three wounds, where I had introduced the matter taken
from the n?ule, were giviug a Good deal of suppuration of a
very healthy character, and no swelling, nor cord, nor tumor
could be detected neither around the three inoculated wounds
nor on any part of ihe body. The nasal cavities were clean,
and no ganglion swollen. The mare was declared sound —
taken out and destroyed.

No sick animal could be found on the premises of either
one of these three farmers nor in the pasture. In all certainty
these three mules were not slandered, unless it be the acute
type, nor was there any contagious virus existing at the home-
places nor in the pasture. What was the real cause of this
disease here? They all had pure air, and good nourishment,
and no work, and good, clear water existed at that time.

To prove the change of original lymphangitis into farcy
and glanders, I will relate the following two cases:

About four or live years ago a fast roadster, Lightfoot,
kept in a very good livery stable in Stockton, was found sud-
denly in the morning bleeding from the right nostril. I no-
ticed the right iutermaxill.ry gland very large and painful,
sending a cord toward the right nostril; lip on same side very
much Bwollen; inside of right nostril a sore 3 inches long by
4 inch wide. ThiB was a lymphangitis of a benign oharaccter.
in a few weeks the horse was recovered, but several moDths
later I saw him again and condemned him for a confirmed
chronic glanders, having a hard, adherent gland, a bad nasal
discharge, and two indurated ulcers, all on the left side,
while the' primitive lymphangitis was on the right side.

About six months ago i fxaminedat the home of Mr. Ham-
ilton, near Salida, a mare sick for several months. I noticed
a splendid lustrous coat, the appetite very good, the crural
muscles of left hind leg all decayed, same leg swollen below;
from 20 to 25 sores on the inside surface of the same leg,
those opeuing iu the lymphatic vessels discharged a yellow
fluid half coagulated; some of them recently opened gave exit
to limpid lympb, in a normal condition; a few of them evac-
uating a white, cheesy fluid. No swollen glands nor nasal dis-
charge, nor farcy buttons at any other place. Diagnosis, lym-
phangitis of the inguinal aud crural ganglions, but of mixed
character.

Inside of two weeks the mare Bhowed a great improvement;
the most of the sores healed, a few new ones appeared on
the mammary glands, the swelling of the leg went, down,
mare eats better and moves easier. But suddenly a cold
north wind set in and caused a chill throogh the whole sys-
tem, and 24 hours later the hair was staring, coat dry, appe-
tite bad, expression dull, auimal weakor, the affected leg
swollen considerably, having the appearance of farcy infil-
tration; the aspect uf the sores was bad, fluid discharged is
white, looks like matter. Mare condemned as affected with
farcy and destroyed.

From all the above considerations, theoretical and practi-
cal, I am induced to draw ihe following conclusions. First,
that this disease affects the lymphatic system, locally or
generally. Seccid, that it is non-contagious at the be-
ginning, although it might be infectious, and that where
teveral animals, on the same premises; are affected, the die-
ease is caused by similar mysterious influences of locality,
weather and climate, on all the animals in a like manner,
without the existence of any contagious principle. Third,

that with the progress of the disease, the animal organism
might undergo such modifications as to transform the primi-
tive lymphangitis into a farciuous lymphangitis and then de-
velope glanders and fa-cy. Fonrth, that the disease resists
all kind of treatment aod is fatal to all muleB, while the
majority of horses will recover partially from its effects.
Fifth, that the presence of a horse affected with chronic
glandern, in a band of thus diseased animate, cannot lead to

| the conclusion that the disease is of a glanderous nature in
every case, no matter how suspicious the appearances may

( be.

Prognostic. —Very serious aud fatal. Death occurs almost
in every case, if the animal is not destroyed by the hands of

i its owner. Those mults, which are affected only on the

i body and legs, can live six months and a year if properly
cared for, although the system is loosing strength on account
of the great quantity of lymph, which is detracted from its
natural course and is a direct loss to the general nutrition.
When the same disease breaks out in the nasal cavity and
laryux it causes a creat difficulty to the act of reppiration and
thereby greatly impedes the complete arferialisation of the
blond, besides indirectly impairing the health of the animal,
as the inspired air, when going over the gangrened sores,
absorbs a diseased, decomposed material that is introduced
through the pulmonary capillaries iu the blood and con-
stitutes a permanent danger for blood poisoning. In
horses affected in the same manner, the disease
remains stationary and level for a loug time, if they are in a
sufficiently good condition, and many will recover except as
far as the lesions in the nasal cavity are concerned, which
will constitute a permanent, light discharge, render the hojse
unsonnd and constantly auspicious. But with horses there
is always a great danger for this disease to turn into glanders,
whenever a cold chill or a disturbance in the digestion, or a
weakness of the constitution through heavy labor, insufficient
f. eding or exposure to inclement weather, or the oonsecntive
effects of any acute fever, cause a change in the general
nutrition and in the functions of the absorbing vessels and
the whole lymphatic syBtem.

Mules might likewise become glandered from similar
changes, but as I never have found a clear, distinct case of
chronic glanders in mnles, I will reserve my opinion in that
regard. I merely will state that they might be affected by
glanders t>f a mixed or bastard character, or of an acute type.
I desire to hear from the experience of other veterinarians
about this question.

Treatment — It is my earnest and honest conviction that
this disease is incurable in mules, aod therefore I would pro-
pose, in every cise to destroy any and all mules thus affected,
for the sake of humanity as well as a precautionary measure
against possible glanders and farcy.

If horses that are suffering from this disease are in good
condition, they might be submilted to local and general treat-
ment, receive proper care and nursing, pure air and substan-
tial food. Above all they must be kept separated from the
other stock. The healthy animals ought to be removed to
another locality, on high and dry lands if possible. This
measurp will almost every time, check tht further outbreaks
of the affectioD.

CATTLE.

Feeding Cows in Finland.

To anyone who could be satisfied with an unvarying diet
of fish and black bread, accompanied by the best cream and
butter that can be found anywhere it would be easy to sat-
isfy his wants in any part of the country. How the cream
and butter come to be so good is a myetery to me, fcr
assuredly the Finnish cows are the worst and most scantily
fed of their kind. What other cow that respected herself
would be satisfied with hay soup in whioh the water
formed so unfair a proportion of the bay? The most meager-
looking hay, mixed with the dry branches of alder, simmers
in a huge iron pot, and one sees the poor beastB dipping
their noses into the unsavory broth and fishing out its sod-
dened contents with the evident relish of hunger. It was
complained to me by a resident in the country that cows
could uot be induced to look upon sawdust as the staple of
their food. How far he had seriously made the trial I do not
know, but should he ever succeed, there will be a rich pros-
pect for Fiuland in dairy farming.

Early Maturity.

Speaking of the subject of early maturity — more especially
as regards range cattle — Mr. Alex Macdonald of the Mark
Lane Expresn, in his letter to that paper, appearing under
date of Nov. 19, says:

The quanity of Indian corn necessary to ripen bullocks
for the butcher depends very largely upon the age of the
stock to ^bich it is fed. A well-bred calf can be fattened on
from 15 to 20 bushels of Indian corn; a yearling will require
from 30 to 40 bushels; a two-year-old from 50 to 60 bushels;
and a three-year-old steer will consume from 90 to 100 bushels.
In ordinary years Indian corn is cheap feeding— rather less
than Is. or 24 cents per bushels — but there is abundant evi-
dence to prove the desirability of feeding off ranch steers at
a considerable earlier age than has hitherto been the case.

I had some little interchange of opinion yesterday on this
topic with Col. Harris of Linwood, Kan., perhaps the most
successful stock-breeder and highest authority on stock
matters generally west of the Mississippi. He is strongly
in favor of early maturity, and not inappropiia:ely likens the
fattening of a two-year-old steer to the disentangling of a
wagon that has sunk axle-deep in mud. There is a waste of
power before the machine can be put in motion. With the
aged steer there undoubtedly is an unnecessary waste of power,
as there is also of time; and though the cost of his keep ou
the ranch is wonderfully little there is no doubt that so long
at least as the price of prime beef remains as low as from 4
to 5 cents — or from 2d. to 2£d. per pound — it will pay the
ranchman better to keep the animals in a progressive fatten-
ing state from infancy, aud feed them off say at 20 to 30
months old, than to gorge them until they are three or more
years old. Commenting upon Mr. McDonalds opinion the
Breeders' Gazette Rays:

Tbe question of just how much corn is required to fatten
a beast of given age is one that depends upon a great many
circumstances; and any figures bearing upon that point can
at best be merely approximation's under average conditions;
but upon the general proposition advanced there can be no
controversy. The question with the average rangeman,
however, has usually been not sn much one as to whether to
"keep the animals in a progressive fattening state from in-
fancy" or to "gorge tbem" until three or four years, as it has
has been a query as to how to keep hide and body of the
range stock together until they are big enough to ship into
the feeding gronnds of the grain-growing States, or to go into
tins. Better methods are coming into vogue, however, in

many portions of the range country, and with plenty of good
grafs and water, reasonable natural shelter, aud enough good
bulls, ranchmen are already producing in some eases a grade
of feeding cattle that can be taken into corn growing districts
and finished with profit at a reasonably early age.

Feeding for Milk.

The albutuiooid ratio of full cow's milk is 1:3.3. If the
food consumed by the cow were used onlv for the production
of milk then 1:3.3 would be the proper nutritive ratio of her
ration. But the cow must use a part of her food for energy
and heat, to repair bodily waste and to maintain bodily
temperature; hence she must have a greater proportion of
the carbo-hydrates and fats than is indicated by the nutritive
ratio just given, says a correspondent of the National S/och-
man. If all the nitrogenous matter is reckoned as albumin-
oids the ration of milk Bhould have au all.umiDoid ratio of
1:5; if only the true albuminoids are reckone-', then a ratio
of 1:6 to 1:7 is sufficiently high. As milk conaius a compara-
tively large proportion of phosphates as well as of albumin-
oids the ration for milk should also be rich in the phosphates.
And as milk contains, or should coutaiu, a considerable
quantity of fat, the food or milk production should be some-
what rich in readily digestible fat.

Early cut meadow hay has an albuminoid ratio of 1 :4. 14,
reckoning all nitrogenous matter. Hence it is a good milk
food, cantaininga little more than the necessary proportion

of the albuminoids. But this hay was cut very early in

May. Meadow hay cnt about July 1 in this latitude has a
rati'j of from 1:8 to 1:10, theratiD varying somewhat with the
season. The albuminoid ratio of average meadow hay, reck-
oning only the digestible matter, is usually placed at 1.8; but
to have so high a ratio the grass must be cut a week earlier
than most of us cut — say just before tbe grass is in the
height of bloom. Such hay, it will be seen, is a good food
for niiloh animals, though it would be hetter if it contained a
Bligbtly larger proportion of albuminoids.

Clover hay is a better food for milk production, as it has a
higher albuminoid ratio. Beckoning only the digestible
matter early clover ha3 an albuminoid ratio of 1:4. But to
have so high an albuminoid ratio the clover must be cut very
early— earlier than farmers cut it except in rare cases. Such
hay is richer in albuminoids than is required. It may well
be mixed with average meadow hay, with corn stover or with
straw. Likely the better plan is to cut the clover somewhat
later, say just before or at the heigha of bloom, when the
most forward blossoms begin to turn. Then the hay will
have an albuminoid ratio of 1:5 to 1:6, reckoning only the
digestible matter; and mixing it with average meadow hay,
or even with timothy or corn fodder; equal parts of each]
will make a well balanced milk ration. Clover is a splendid
foon* for milk, for the further reason that it is rich iu fats.

Wheat, oa's or rye straw is a very poor food for milk pro-
duction. In fact a cow fed largely on straw cannot make a
good yield of milk. This is apparent when we consider the
albuminoid ratios of these foods (only the digestible matters
are considered): Wheat straw, 1:46; oats straw, 1:30: rye
struw, 1:47. Comparing these with the proper albuminoid
ratio of a ration for milk, and we see that the straws are far
deficient in albuminoids as foods for milch animals. If they
are fed profitably they must be fed with foods rich in the
albuminoids, such as very early cut clover.

Bran is an excellent food for milk. It has as near the
albuminoid ratio for the mils; ration as any miik food to be
had. If anything it is a little richer in the albuminoids
than is required, hence may be mixed with foods lacking in
protein. The two best feeds for milch animals are wheat
bran and average red clover hay, though of course the animal
Bhould have a greater variety in its rations.

Brewers' grains, malt sprouts linseed and cottonseed mesls,
etc., are very rich in the albuminoids; aud while tney should
never be fed alone, are just the thing to mix with such foods
as straw to make a wel'-balanced ration. Digestion is much
better when the straw or other stover is cut and moistened
and mixed with the grain and meal before feeding.

Splendid rations for mils: would be sixteen pounds meadow
hay, eight pounds wheat bran, t-ix pounds cnrnmeal, and two
pounds linseed meal; or e'ghteen pounds corn fodder, eight
pounds wheat bran, four pounds corn meal, and four pounds
cottonseed meal; or ten pounds corn fodder, ten pouuds oat
straw, ten pounds oats-and oorn mtal, four pounds malt
sprout and two pounds linseed meal; or ten pcunds clover
bay, ten poundB wheat straw, four pounds wheat bran, four
pouups linseed oil cake, four pounds corn meal and two
pounds cottonseed cake; or fifteen pounds straw, five pounds
meadow hay, four pounds corn meal, four pounds bran,
four pounds cottonseed meal and three pounds malt sprouts.
In general it is bad practice to sell feed off the farm when
none is bought to take its place; and in general it is bad prac-
ticeflo buy feed having none to sell. Either alone argues bad
farming; but by comhining the two the large majority of us
would make a wise and valuable transaction, First, our ani-
mals would get a greater variety in the rations; and our ani-
mals generally have feed by fur too monotonous, lacking in
variety. Second, our animals would have better balanced
rations. The foods we have likely have an exesss of some
elemeuts; some other farmer has foods lacking iu these elu-
ments, and overly rich in the elements our foods lack. An
exchange would be profitable to both. The dairyman has
more need nf these exchanges, I think, than the feeder of fat
animals. Fur example, while both would gain by selling
straw and buying bran, tbe dairyman would gain the more.

The JerBey is not commonly numbered among the beef
breeds; and a good many people may be muchsurBrised at the
contents of the following letter from Mr. J. Irving I'earce (pro-
prietor of the Sherman House at Chicago, and well known as
an excellent judge of meat), cuncering the fat Jersey steer
exhibited at the Live-Stock Sbow by tbe Michigan Agricul-
tural College and sul-sequently Bold to Mr. Pearce:

•*I do not think I ever used finer meat. I bought of the
college meat from alt tbe animus {Short-horn, Hereford,
Devon, Holsteir , Galloway and Jersey) they had ou exhibi-
tion and put them on our menu as premium beef. The Jersey
was pronounced by all, without hesita-iun.the finest iu qnality
and flavor, and the teuderast beef they ever ate. I had the
Jersey meat for Thank-giving, and 1 do nut think any o-je
tasted it without remarking that they never tasted such'meat.
I had the round roasted aud put it in tbe exe'mugo without
telling any one what it was, aud nearly every oni that touted
it called ou me to know what kind of beef it was, and spoke
of its flavor and tenderness and s:iid thty lmd uever eaten
such meat. There was no wa*te meat in the carcass— evi-u
tbe fat was better than tbe others. We used i:
cooking and in our miuce meal for phs, because of
quality. It was profitable to the consumer be<
was more edible meat than in any other carcass I i
of its age. The steak from the rounds of the <
better than most loin you get from average beef."

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Merry Christmas.

The management of the Breeder and Sportsman had
planned the issuing of a Christmas number, as is the
pleasant custom of nearly all the journals devoted to the
horse and his master. But a variety of causes have com-
bined to prevent the fulfillment of this plan.

The chief of these is the illness of Mr. Simpson.

While, therefore, the Breeder and Sportsman puts
on no holiday dress, our holiday greeting is a hearty
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Washington Park Stakes.

The attention of all horsemen is called to the announce-
ment in our advertising columns in reference to the
Washington Park Club Stakes. The celebrated Chicago
course has always been a favorite one with the "Califor-
nian Contingent," as it is called in the East, and it is fan-
to assume that the Orange and Blue, the Green and Yellow
and the Black, Red Sash and Maltese Cross will have
many entries for the liberal purses offered by the Wash-
ington Park Club.

The Melbourne Cup Winner.
A cipher message sent to the Breeder and Sports-
man on November 7th from Melbourne, failed to roach
this office until last Friday night. From the time taken
in delivery it would seem that tho information contained
therein, had been tossed around the world and residents
of Batavia, Point de Galle, Calcutta, Bombay, Port
Said and Malta, given a chance to bear news, prior to its
delivery in America. The message gave the result of
Melbourne Hup Race, it being won by Mentor, the
property of D. S. Wallace Esq. On the arrival of the
next Australian mail wo will ue able to give our readers
a full and detailed account of the great race as our special
correspondent has forwarded one of his bright and newsy
letters. '

A Good Move-

The recent Turf Congress has decided that when either
of the great trotting associations has ruled off a man for
dishonest practices, he Bhall be considered ruled off, alsO(
from the Running Tracks belonging to the Congress. This
is a step in the right direction. The leopard seldom sheds
his spots, and a scamp at one sort of horse racing will
probably be a scamp at another. The interests of these
three associations are identical, so far as regards the
desirability of honesty.

Several men recently ruled off by the trotting associa-
tions have said: "That matters little, I will follow the
gallopers, and my field will be larger." But the door
being now shut in their faces, it is to be hoped that the
lesson will be a salutary warning to others who may
have begun on the same downward road.

A Great Sale-

A telegram from W. T. Woodward, of Lexington, Ky., in.
forms us that in 1889 he will hold a grand sale, from Feb. IS
to March 2 inclusive, at which he will sell Bell Boy, three-
year-old record 2:20, and Blue Grass Hambletonian 2:26£;
and the entire stud of Maple Ridge Farm. Other consignments
have already been made by Woodburn Farm, John H. Shnlts,
Crit Davis, Fred. Seacord, B. P. Pepper, Hermitage Stud, S.
A. Browne and Co., Robt. Steel, Wm. Singerly, Z. E, Sim-
mons, B. J. Treacy, L. Witherspoon, Cecil Bros , and many
others.

Entries to this sale will close January 1st, 1SS9.

Kentucky is not only a good place to buy stock, but it is
an admirable place in which to sell good stock, as was amply
attested at the great Glenview sale, where the animals offered
brought prices far beyond the most sanguine expectation.
California bred stock is popular in the Bine Grass Region
when bred to the lines in which the great performers are
found, and it would surely be a good plan for some of the
breeders on this coast to send a number of their youngsters
to Mr. Woodward.

Gossiper, 2:29 1-2.

On account of the discussions which have been caused
by the question of whether Gossiper has or has not a
record of 2:22£, we arranged to puolish this week the
recent article in Wallace's Monthly, defining what a
record is, and also to give to our readers the official re-
port of Gossiper* a performance.

The article, "What is a Record?" will be found in an-
other column, but there is no record of Gossiper's perform-
ance on the books of the Bay District Association, so it
does not come under the Wallace definition, of a record-
But there is no regulation in the rules of tho National
Trotting Association, or those of the American, to make it
necessary for a horse to take a record unless he wins a
heat or makes a dead heat. There is a provision that
the time of the second horse be taken so that if the first
horse be set back by decision of the judges, the second
horse may be obliged to take a record along with the
heat. But this does not apply in this case, "Time" al-
ways trots true and steady, and here Time won the heat,
in 2:18.

Why then has Gossiper a penalty? There is no offi-
cial record of this 2:22^, so Gossiper has but a record of
2.29£. One of the officers of th9 Bay District Associa -
tion declares that he was present all afternoon, and
Gossiper did not start; another officer says that he did.
Who shall decide when doctors disagree? Why in this
case, the official record book. The official record book
is silent.

Catalogues Lately Received.

Inwood Stock Farm, Lexington, Ky., sends us a neat
pamphlet list of brood-mares and young stock. The brood-
mares are either performers or descended on both Bides from
speed-producing blood, and Mr. P. S. Talbert, the owner, has
bred them to the best stallions available.

We have received from Messrs. G. & P. Cecil, of Cecilian
Park, Danville, Ky., a handsome catalogue of some eight
score faBhionably-bred trotters. Cecilian Park is still very
young, being not yet six yeara old, but the stuck shows care-
ful seleotion and liberal outlay. The ohief stallions are C.
F. Clay, 2:18, and Gambetta Wilkes, 2:26, and the brood-
mares show the blood of Nutwood, Strathmore, Onward,
Simmons, Phuceps and other stallions of good pedigree and
individual merit.

The fifteenth annual catalogue of Fairlawn Stook Farm
has just appeared. Aberdeen is at the head of the stud
since the lamented death of Happy Medium, and his list of
nineteen 2:30 trotters shows him worthy of the honor. Sons
of Almont, Happy Medium and Nutwood are ou the steps of
the throne. It is impossible to speak in detail of so large a
number of trotting aDimals. To say that this is Fairlawn's
catalogue is sufficient to indicate that the hundred brood
mares are of good blood and individual merit, and that the
purchasers of the young stock advertised herein, by General
Withers, will be as well pleased as have been his many cus-
tomers in the past.

Mr. Jerry Browell.

The announcement of the death of Jerry Browell, as
he was familiarly and almost universally called, came
with startling unexpectedness. On December 7th he
was about the city, full of life and plans for the imme-
diate future; on the morniDg of the 8th he was found
dead in his chamber, the indications being that death
from apoplexy had taken place many hours before. Mr.
Browell was born in San Francisco on July 24th, 1854,
grew up in the city, was educated in its public schools
and business colleges, and was in the best and highest
sense a representative son of the soil. As soon as he
completed his business training he went into the employ
of Edmund Scott, remaining three years, then into a
position as bookkeeper for Mr. A. B. MuCreary, which
responsible position he held for fifteen years. In a bus-
iness way he had few equals and no superiors. Quick,
accurate and unforgetting, his knowledge of the vast
realty interests of his employer made him ii> dispensable
and the knowledge of real estate values gained, made
him an aathority whose opinion was often sought by
men much older. No young business man of the city
was more faithful, nor had any brighter prospects.

The chief interest of our readers however, will centre in
Jerry's love of and adherence to sportsmanship, of which
art he was in every worthy sense an exponent.

Beginning to shoot some fonrteen or fifteen years ago
in company with Mr. Dick Brooks, the two lads made
the marsh about Alameda Island resonant with their
breech leaders. In later years Jerry was a leading spirit
in the duck shooting at the Biidges, usually enjoying
his sport in company with Mr. A. H. Higgins, and be-
ing a member of the original Bridges Club in the "Gar-
field House." The old Cosmopolitan Shooting Club, the
best in all respects that has ever existed in the state,
owed much of its vitality and popularity to the dear old
fellow whose days with gun and dog have merged into
that long, dreamless sleep from which the only awaken-
ing will be when the last sportsmau in all time shall
leave the pleasures here for the only bourne where
are brighter joys than those of the field. In later years
Jerry had about given up marsh shooting, and devoted
his days afield to quail, usually in company with Uncle
Robert Liddle, the two gentlemen doing most of their
hunting on the Throckmorton ranch in Marin. There
was no keener hand than Jerry, no better posted sports-
man, no . brighter, more interesting and loveable nian>
and the void left by his untimely taking off cannot be
filled. We have known few men in whom there met so
many of the attributes which go to make the upright
man, good citizen and beloved friend, as were centered in
Mr. Jerry Browell.

He was buried on December 10th, from St. Peter's
Church, a large company of friends attending him to the
final rest, and coming away in the shadow of a grief
greater than anything but the death of a good man can
cause.

Senator David McClure.

In this city on December Sth, Senator David McClure
died, the immediate cause being an apoplectic effusion.
His health for some weeks had not been good, but friends
found no reason to suspect serious derangement. Born
in Martinville, Clark county, 111., on July 10, 1842, of
sturdy farmer ancestry, Mr. McClure had a splendid
physique and a constitution which under vicissitudes se-
verer than fall to the lot of most men, had never weak-
ened in so far as could be detected.

Mr. McClure came to California in 1856, his parents
settling in Napa, where the boy passed his school days
and remained until 1861, when he went to Washington
Territory, mining there and in Idaho for several years.
Afterwards for a year he was a pony express rider in
the mines, and he also served in other business capaci-
ties in that rough and wild country, beiug promoted
from time to time until he was made purchasing agent
for a great Miniog Company. In 1865 be returned to
San Francisco, and was for a time a superintendent in
railroad employ. During all the years his mind had
been fixed upon the law as his ultimate choice, and in
1867 he began systematic readtng of the law, following
up an ordinary tutelage in a law office by attendance
at the law school of the University of Chicago, and be-
ing admitted to practice in 1871. From 1872 until 1875
he practiced in Napa County, and tben located in San
Francisco, where he remained until his death, in the en-
joyment of a large and remunerative practice.

Although a deeply read and very able lawyer, and a
forcible and successful advocate, Senator McClure's pre-
disposition was toward politics, in which field he attained
distinguished preferment, and gained recognition as a
masterly executive, representing San Francisco consti-
tuencies Beveral times in:the Legislative Houses, where
his course was that of a man of ideas and of the highest
honor. His early training had developed extreme self-
confidence and fearless, determination, qualities which

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contributed much to give him the leading position which
he held. All through his busy life he preserved his
fondness for agricultural pursuits, and especially for
horse breeding and improvement, so that when, four
years since, the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
was casting about for a President, the choice naturally
fell upon Senator McClure, and the selection proved
most wise. He gave to the Association the best thought
and most vital energy of himself. Always alert to
secure new attractions, and awake to all interests of the
body, his administration did very much to build up
interest in the thoroughbred horse, and to popularize
racing in California. Of the personal qualities of Mr.
McClure, too much cannot well be said in praise. Gen-
erous to a fault, true to his friends invariably, wise in
counsel beyond compare, public spirited and utterly self-
forgetting, he was a man of mark, and his death a loss,
the measure of which will only apuear in the years to
come.

The National Trotting Association.

The official report of the recent metting of the National
Trotting Association appears in this issue. "We also give
a more full report of the decision in regard to the records
made against time, popularly known — or one should say,
unpopularly known — as "Tin Cup Records." "When they
are finally abolished what a number of gallant-seeming
steeds will be shorn of their glory!

Pair Dates for Next Year.

The question of adjustment of dates for the fairs of
1889 is one that cannot be too early decided. Los
Angeles, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Oakland, San Jose*
Sacramento and Stockton, is the list as at present
arranged, occupying the consecutive weeks from August
5th to September 20th. Many improvements have been
planned at San Jose, and the Directors intend to give au
extra meeting in the early spring.

The "Tin-Cup'Re cords, at The N- T. H. B.

[From the "N. Y. Spirit of the Times."J

In the course of the proceedings Mr. S. A. Browne offered
a resolution to the effect that hereafter no horse shall be
entitled to a record for the purpose of registration with stand-
ard rank unless he has won at least one heat in a contested
race. Mr. W. H. Wilson seconded the motion, and made the
following Bpeech in Bupport of the resolution.

"By industrious work and patient waiting we have formed
a set of rules tha have, bo far, Buited the welfare of the gen-
eral breeding oommunity at large. Of course we have made
Borne changes, as our progress demanded, which we have
doDe with the view of meeting the wants of the majority
of the breeders, and the public expect us to care for
the interest and advancement of the scientific breed-
ing of the American trotter. Therefore our mission
here is to try to further accomplish the good results
which have so encouraged us in the past, and,
at the same time, to note and keep clean and healthy the
laws that shall do tbe breeding public the most good, and
protect by our honest and impartial actions the great interests
entrusted to onr care. We therefore should not allow our-
selves to be governed by the wishes of our friends, nor in
any case make laws that can be construed to have been
formed for anyone especially.

"In my opinion the question now before this body is the
most important that has ever been brought up since our
organization. To put this question fairly, without any
varnish or painting over in order to hide its objects, we are
asked to allow 'tin cup' performances to stand equal with
records made in a hard-earned contests on the trotting
turf. Briefly then, allow me to say that it seems tu me we are
asked to venture on dangarous ground, and if we allow that
rale to continue, instead of tightening up our rules in order
, that the high-bred trotter will be more valuable by virtue of
our legislation, we would certainly be opening up an avenue
which will not only annoy the management of our purely
pleasant breeders' meetiug, but bring discontent to tbe ma-
jority of breeders in the country.

"I am fearful it would bring forth bad results and lessen
the strength of our already well grounded rules. That in-
stead of these public trials (or so called 'tin cup' records)
being absolutely needed by the majority of the trot ting-horse
breeders of America it is, in fact, only the wishes of a few
whose personal interests are only of a pecuniary nature, and
whose wealth and inrlueace, when actually brought to bear
iu all its strength, oratorieally and through the medium of
the press, will prove a dangerous power to be resisted by us.

"The great majority of breeders in this country are meu
whose expenditures are measured by moderate means, aud
yet they are trying to breed the long-staying trotter, aud
not a single-heat -performer; and they will certainly expect
us to legislate laws that will care for the general breeder,
and in no way allow 'tin cup' performances, or so-called
'breeders' records,' or time records to help or to affect the
rank of animals in the Stud book; nor to be counted as a
record to swell the list of any sire or dam; nor in any way
figure as a record to be counted when the merits of the
different trotting families are compared.

"If this is wrong, as most breeders admit, we should make
no compromise, but stand by our principles, and at this
time abolish forever all recognition by this asBociution of any
but the winner of a heat in a contested race to be credited
with a technical record."

After two hours debate, ou motion of Hon. I. V. Baker,
Jr., the subject was referred to the Executive Committee.

A communication was received from tbe New ¥ork State
Breeder's Association requesting the co-operatiou of the
National Breeders Association in procuring a drive way iu
Central Park, this city, for trotters. This communication
was also referred to the Executive Committee for action.

The terms of office on the Executive Committee of MesBrs.
Leland Stanford, Charles Baekman, B F. Tracy, J. W. Gray,
aud L. D. Packer, haviDg expired, they were unanimously
reelected to serve until December, 1891.

Answers to Correspondents.

Q'.e°tioiiB answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph. The name of the writer should accompany all
qu«dioos, not for publication, but as a guarantee of Rood faith. Let-
ters received without the writer'n name cannot receive attention.

Reader, S. F.

Please give pedigree of Lady Washington?

Answer. — By Black Hawk (a second McOracken's Black
Hawk), dam by American Boy Jr., son of tne American Boy
that sired Williamson's Belmont.

Subscriber, Santa Rosa, Cal.

(1) What is the color of the mare Beautiful Bells, 2:29£?
(2) Did Bhe trot at Sacramento in 1875? (3) "What is the
pedigree of J. B. Haggiu's Echo?

Answer. — (1) Dark brown, almost black. (2) No. (3) By
Kysdyk's HambletoDian, dam Fanny Feller by Magnolia; 2d
dam by Webber's Kentucky Whip; 3rd dam by Shakespeare,
son of Duroc.

II- B. S., San Francisco.

Publish in your next issue an account of a double-team
race in which Arab and Conde trotted against auother team
at the Bay District Track some time the early part of this
year (188S).

Answer. — Arab and Conde have Dot trotted at the Bay
District track in a race this year, you probably refer to the
following, which occured November 26tb, 1887.

Arab and Conde Hickok 1 1 1

Jane I... and Palatini Lindsey 2 2 2

Time, 2:295.2:23, 2:18J.

Reader, Fresno.

Please give complete summaries of the September raoes at
Fresno.
Answer.

The summaries for Fresno are as follows:

September 25th— Purse 8150; two-year-olds.

LidaO , bh— J.N. Ayers a 1

Oliver B., b h-Owens Bros S 2

Prince, b h-Geo. Collins 2 3

Wanita, bm— 8. N. Straube 4 i

Time, 3:15, 2:48.

Purse 8500; stallions.
Bay Rose, b h— J. N. Ayera 1 1 1

Barbero, gr h— J. H. Lively.. .

Waterford, b h— U. H. Bowers 3 3 3

Time, 2:2G£, 2:31,2.31.
September 26th— Purse S400; 2: JO class.

G09siper(3 years), b g, by Simmon** 3 111

Barbero, gr h - O wen Bros 1 2 2 2

Johnny Hay ward, gr g—D. Maloney 2 3 3 3

Time, 2:29i, 2:29i,2:31, 2:34.
Purge §250; 3:00 class.

Congressman, b h— J. Donahue Ill

Daybreak, ch h— J. R Jones 2 2 2

Vibing.gr g-W. Ober 3 3 3

Time, 2:324, 2:33j, 2:34.
September 27lh— Purse 2400 ; 2:29 class.

Creole, bl h— Tom Snyder 2 111

Little Rock, b g-W, Obe.' 12 2 2

Gr. B„ bh— Owen Bros 3 dis

Time, 2:16. 2:334, 2:37J, 2:37i.

September 28th— Purse S250; 2:35 class.

Waterford, bh— C.H. Bowers 12 3 11

Johnny Hay ward, gr g—D. Matoney 2 I 1 33

Viking, gr g, by Rustic 3 3 2 2 2

Time, 2:27, 2:28, 2:32j, 2:i'0, 0:00.

Purse 8500; free for all.

Valentine, br g— J. H. Kelly 3 1 1 1

Bay Rose, b h— J. N. Ayers 12 34

Don Thomas, 1 1 g— O, A. Durfee 2 3 2 2

Hidalgo, b g—E. O. Miller 4 4 43

Emma Temple, b m— H. H. Helman 5 dr

Time, 2:24, 2:23, 2:22, 2:28.

September 29th— Special purse 8180.

Kmma Temple, b m — H. H. Helman 1 1 1

Hidilpo, bg—E. O. Miller 2 2 3

Ed, b fi— A. T. Jackson 3 3 2

Qossiper (3 yrs.), br g — C. Durfee 4 4 4

Time, 2:29, 2:2-4, 2:304.

Stockton, Dec. 14, 18S8.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — In yonr number of
Dec. 8tb, in your answer to yonr correspondent from Los
Angeles aboat Mt. Vernon, I see you are somewhat in error.
so I beg leave to correct. Mt. Vernon was foaled in 1881, it
was in 1S87 that he trotted eight raoes winning two, getting
second money in three, and fourth money in two, this year
1888, he has started in but three races against Woodnnt at
Sacramento getting third money, and at Napa against the
pacer San Diego, winning second money, and at Bay District
in 2:20 class against Lilly Stanley.

Yours Respectfuly,

J. A. McCloud.
145 Park St., Stockton.

What Is a Record?

[From Wallace's Monthly.]

A record is a fact written down officially for preserva-
tion and reference. "When, in a race, the rules require
the time made to be written down, the writing of that
time is fie "record" of the time made. The time is offi-
cially ascertained and officially recorded. "When one
horse trots against another, the time made by the horse
first to the wire is recorded against him. "When a horse
trots against time, say to beat 2:28, and his time is re-
corded as 2:28£, that time is officially ascertained and
must be officially recorded. The essence of the contest
in this case is the time made, and hence it must be
measured with greater care than where it is horse against
horse. Now, when the horse has been officially timed
and that time officially recorded as 2:28£, shall we reject
that fact because he did not trot a quarter of a second
fasterP How can we avoid accepting it as a fact duly
ascertained and officially recorded? Where is the rule
which provides that if a horse against time does not win,
the time made shall not be a record? It makes no differ-
ence what the "usage" may have been in the long
past, the ruins as they now stand require the time so
made to be recorded. They make it au official "record."
We have always accepted it as a "record," and we will
continue to so accept it till the rules provide that time
so made shall not be recorded. In this office we have
nothing to do with the future raciug career of the horse-
All we want to know is that he trotted regularly and to
rule iu 2:28|, and with this performance officially re-
corded we are compelled to admit him and his family to
all the benefits of the 2:80 class.

The N. Y. Tribunein Its sportina notes, says that William
Astor, who is in Jbingland, has made up his mind to buy the
best norae in England; that the horse of which he had such
opinion is Caeralaverock, an animal of superb breeding.

Scotch Collie Wanted.

Any on° having a PURR BRED SCOTCH COLLtE
DUG for breeding purposes, please address

J. B. ELIOT,
Chronicle Office, 8. F.

Special Notice.

wV?,'. tne unfl«r8'cned, have used DR. FISHER-
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Dec. 22

ROD.

Among the Redwoods-

CHAPTER VI.

MYRTLE HEIGHTS.

The house which the two friends now approached stood
well back from the road in a narrow grove of redwoods and
firs. It was low and broad, and round three sides ran a wile
verandah thickly ornamented with roses and woodbine. Two
capacious chimneys thrast their smooth bricks through the
roof, and invited nil seekers after warmth and comfort to step
into the wide hall, and a small wreath of smoke at the back
told of another that might give a still more cordial welcome.
To judge the inside of a house from the outside is no more
fair than to measure the quality of a man's mind by the
clothes he wears, since money, natural taste and le sure enter
into the make-up of both. Bat if we come upon a dwelling
shabby, mean a id poor it is generally safe to conclude that
the owner is either a spendthrift, a miser, or one ou whom
the hind of misfortune presses heavily; to look for little
within and pass on. And the man and his clothes? Ah me!
A comparison must end somewhere, and I think upon Oliver
Goldsmith, whose shabby coat never robbed his breast of the
milk of human kindness, and upon Charles the Second of
England, whose velvet and laces brought no virtue into the
great gallery of Whitehall. But, lest yon. sapient reader,
Should overmatch me with an adverse pair, I forswear con-
troversy and proceed to my house.

Here were certainly no signs of what the descendants of
the pilgrims would call shiftlessness; from the low fence in
front to Bess' shed in the rear was as trim as a. Quaker bon
net.

The color of the house, a deep, reddish brown, had a sleek
healthy look about it that bespoke frequent renewal and br^t
quality of paint; and the yard, albeit not laid out Hfter the
prim fashion indicative of a gardener's hand, bore every truce
of good care, the beds of roses and geraniums were thrifty,
and the little square of grass in front as smooth and soft as
moss. The paths, too, that led from the front gate on either
side of it, were clean and even. Originally the grove of trees
must have been thicker, for everywhere about the yard were
low stumps covered with a soft growth of myrtle, and two of
them formed odd but characteristic gate posts.

Over the spot, fitly named Myrtle Heights, rested a deep
peacefulness, and this morning the sun looked in waimly as
though it loved the dwellers there.

Too warmly, in fact, if the heated face of Mrs. Morrison,
who was baking in the low kitchen, might be taken as an
index. But the baking always proceeded just the same
whether the thermometer on the shady side of the house reg-
istered sixty or uinety-tive. Every recurring Saturday found
the four loaves of crisp warm bread ranged one beside the
other on the white kitchen table. Do you know the taste of
bread like that, or do you get your loaves from a bakery,
and then forget the delicious sweetness of fresh crust? If so
you are noc as well oS in toe world as little Tommy, Mrs.
Morrison's grandson, who, at this present moment, sits on
the kitchen steps munching a fresh slice, and caressing the
head of Erl's tawny St. Bernard, Nestor.

Tommy is the usual blue-eyed wonder, rejoicing in a pair
of breeches reaching to the knee, a checked gingham shirt,
one suspender, no shoes and stockings, and a torn straw hat
but he could marshal more genuine spirits in an instant than
any prince or potentate in a twelvemonth.

Within, his grandmother, sure of her bread, is deep in the
mysteries of chocolate cake, and a dit>cassion of affairs apper-
taining to the small, rough house that may be seen from the
kitchen window.

This is under the management of a plump, short daughter-
inlaw, who has just run in to have the usual chat, and to
ask advice which, generally, she has not the least intention
of following.

Something mightier than household matters is on her mind
this morniDg, for she slights the excellent recipe her mother-
in-law has given for the proper management of roast veal,
and slyly leads the conversation round to Rob and his chief
shortcoming— an intermittent passion for Lorenzo whisky.
This is a sore subject for his mother, and after expressing her
opinion rather guardedly she ends suddenly by calling him a
nonsensical jackass, amending it, however, in'another breath
by declaring he was too easygoiDg for his own good. As I
find this expression frequently applied to persons lacking all
strength of character, I dare not openly defend Rob, bnt
must beg for a suspension of judgment until ull the facts are
in.

But young Mrs. Morrison is evidently not satisfied yet, and
one by one she picks out the faults of her brothers-in-law
until the elder lady stares in surprise, and finally makes the
mistake of holding up her first-born as a pattern of virtue
"just like his father." But alas for the blind foDdness of
mothers! In this direction lay the younger woman's griev-
ance, and she proceeded to tell how the night previous her
lord had come home so "befuddled" as to get into bed with
head at the foot, and his feet on the pillow.

"And to-day," she added, beginning to cry, "he had a
chance logo i.. to the new mill for more wages, and his head's
so bad be can't get up."

"Well, well, child," answered the mother-in-law, with
another ache in her heart that had borne so many during
the last twenty years. "There's no use o* talkin', the world's
like that It never rained porridge but the dish is upside
down. Go home and be good to him, aud good to them all.
If my Tom's drinkin' there's trouble at the" bottom o' it, of
that you may be sure. None o' my boys ever go to the saloon
unless somethin' drives them. If it wasn't for his silly notion
after Miss Erl even Rob would know better. A man in (rouble
and a horse in a fright ain't got but one notion— to smash
himself and everything else all to pieces. And Mary, you
can be no man's wife without learnin' pdtieDce."

Mary, instead of becoming indignant, looked all at once
very humble, and getting up asked if she should take Tommy
home with her or leave him. And upon his grandmother's
saying she would look out for him to-day, the yonog woman
went away very quietly, thinking of her hard words to Tom
yesterday, and how this mqrning she had refused him a cup
of coffee.

I have always noticed that immediately people look in

upon their own shortcomings, they cease multiplying those

of their neighbors, and am uersuaded that if every member

ol the human family could be secretly provided with some

kmd of spiritual reflection they would have scant leisure

>r anything but attending to its reflections. This was the

vay with Mary, who no sooner began to think over her own

ults, than she was ready to forgive Tom's slip aod wrap her

k^e about him. She had a great dread of drink poor thine

nd small wonder if it be considered how hard it presses on

oe dependent creatures like her vhoar- only sunbhine is their

.'lusband's smile. And she remewbe^d how jt had always

been said of the elder Morrison that he always had a ten for
the saloon, though he found hard work to get a five for the
grocery. It was woll she wt»s too sensible to fly in a passion
and repeat this to h*-r mother-in-law who bore such regard
for the memory of her husband that she would hear no word
agaiDst him. What were men like Tanner and Filbert with
their long tongues and red faceB that she should believe any
tale of their hatching? Iler husband in lift) was an image of
goodness, and no one should stand up and say he wasn't
now that he was dead and out of hearing. And if once in a
while he had come home somewhat the worse for drink, it
was the bother of work drove him to it and other men's hard
ways. No iudeed! Not a person should say her boyB got a
love of liquor from their father!

With which determined thought she finished, smoothing
the top of her chocolate cake and wiped the tears from her
cheeks on the corner of a spotless white apron.

Many long days it had been since she could sp'ire time for
a good cry. Nor did she regret it — hiving a strong seuBe of
the inevitable and a philosophical habit of thought rejected
tears as us»le^s and weakening. If she cou'd once have got-
ten up a proper sympathy for "poor me" the stream m'ght
have flowed more freely, bnt as she was usually thinking of
someone else, aud working to the full limit of her strength,
the "me" went out > f sight with the mending of Toccmy's
shirt, or the baking of a pudding for Eil whom she looked
upon as an ideal possession.

Among her sad thoughts of Tom and Mary, of Bob and the
rest of the boys, came always the picture of this wonderful
girl whose baby prattle had won her heart, just as her voice
came now, singing one of Mr. Seldon.B favorite soDgs:
"Oh, wert thou in the canld blast,

On yonder lea. on yonder lea,

My plaidie to the aiiKry airl,

I'd shelter thee, I'd she] e-r thee:

Or did misfortune's bitter storms

Around thee blaw, around thee blaw,

Thy bield Bbould be my bosom,

To share It a', to share it a'."

The last words were scarcely gone into the circle of im-
peiishable echoes, when the door between the kitchen aDd
dining-room opened quickly and Erl came in. She was alto-
gether radiant in a bright woolen dress, and looked as full of
mischief as a half grown boy on a holiday.

"Oh, Auntie Morrison," she paid, putting up ber long fore-
finger directly in front of the good woman's face. "I know
what you've been doing — cryiug. Now, now! Do you re-
member when Nestor's brother died, and I was broken-
hearte ; over it, what you said to me? 'Don't go crying
around too much, wet makes a bog.' That's what I say to
yon now, too much wet makes a bog."

"'Twould take an ocean to make a bog out o' a mountain,
Pet, so you may have done with your teasing." Pet was the
name on which Mrs. Morrison had compromised. It seemed
out of place in some way to ca;l her charge Erl, and Miss Sel-
den would never have satisfied the loving heart of the girl, so
the old baby name of Pet was kept and used in perfect tender-
ness.

*'A mountain?"

"Yes, a mountain." Mrs. Morrison was laughirg quietly
to herself at Erl's look of astonishment. "Leastwise, that's
what I seem to myself when I look back on the storms I've
stood through."

Something in this speech brought back to Erl her mother's
story, and a shadow fell across her face. "Are all women
unhappy at some time in their lives. Auntie Morrison?" she
questioned gravely.

"A good many git in the habit o' bein' always unhappy, and
they're tiresome things enough, too, with their dear me's and
oh my's; and others fall, or are pushed, into hardship o'
every kind, and suffer more than they tell. The lecturer we
had last Sunday over at the hall said we needed trouble for
the good o' the soul, but / believe happiness would do about
as well. I wish you and your father 'd go over some time,
it's more 'n worth the walk."

Mis. Morrison was a little deep here. The Sunday lectures
which formed such a green spot in her life were delivered by
men chosen by the Temperance Union to which she belonged,
aud she fancied if Erl could be pnrsuaded into going, Bob
would follow and get some good from it. Then, too, she
believed it would benefit Erl "to get out in the world." How
small a part of that great Vanity Fair the little Temperance
Union of Lorenzo represented would have been a difficult
point td demonstrate conclusively to thiB etirring member of
it.

*'Oh, we never could get papa to go again. He went once,
yon remember, and was hurt to the soul by hearing Mr. Tan-
ner sing 'Bock of Ages' through his nose."

Erl laughed gleefully at this recollection, and Mrs. Morri-
son prudently hid her head in the closet to which she had
gone for some eggs, lest she should be suspected of joining.

"You sec, Auntie Morrison," Erl continued, taking the
bowl of eggs from her and beginning to break them in separ-
ate dishes, ready for whipping — it waB an invariable rule of
the kitchen that yolk and white should never be beaten
together — "You see, papa has grown into the habit of liking
certain ways of doing things, and above all he loves to be
quiet on Sunday."

"Yes, and he sits down and reads and reads in that old-
fashioned book o' his that takes all the get-up out o' him,
until anybody 'd think his head must spli*."

Mr. Selden had a Btrong fondness for the fl >wery and
pleasing sentences of Jeremy Taylor, and indulged bis fancy
even to the extent of reading aloud to Erl, which annoyed the
brisk housekeeper, who, perhaps, could not be expected to
have much sympathy with the celebrated English casuist. J

"Papa is fond of Taylor," said Erl, with the decided inflec-
tion that made Mrs. Morrison speak of ber as having a 'high
hand,' "and so am I. His life was such a trying one, and
he bore it all so patiently, sowing seeds of comfort right and
left, and writing his very soul out for the good of those who
might come after. I am afraid your lecturer was right about
trouble, at least it seems to make hearts grow."

"Lord bleBS us, child! what do you know about it! Not
little innocent Tommy out there has less an idea o' any
trouble than you!"

After all, you Bee, Mrs. Morrison was not broad in her ideas;
and Tommy, at that very moment, suffering cruel tortures
because be dared not use a cleverly constructed instrument
of death on some birds which were making a great noise in
the fir by the shed, would have differed with her decidedly,
because his bosom friend. Jack Tanner, was allowed to bring
down all the birds he wanted. The juvenile heart knows its
paugs as well as the more matured one. The masculine
heart, too, differs from the feminine one; which being used
to boundaries settles down withiu them, and only once in a
while sends a throb beyond, so that in reference to Eil Mrs.
Morrison was nearer right. But the girl was conscious of
something within herself that the practioal woman could
never grasp — an understanding of things wbich in their
definite proportions were, as yet, mysterious and vague,

This was wby she made no reply to Mrs. Morrison's sud-
den exclamation, but flushed, and having finished beating
the eggs, poshed them aside, and went to the window.
Standing there she caught sight of her father digging alniubt
tenderly about the roots of a rose bush, and Taylor's descrip-
tion of the lark beaten down by an east wind came into her
mind. By a process that could never have been made intelli-
gible to her kind and bustling friend, she cleared her own
sky, and turning agaiu, said sweetly:

"We'll not tease papsi about the lectures, Auntie Morrison;
he pot a new book last week, Miss Peabody's little memoir of
Dr. Channing. I know it will delight us both. And then he
is so contented with my singing, and thinks our little organ
so full of music that I couldn't think of taking it all away
from him, could yon?"

"Not all, maybe," said Mrs. Morrison, firm in her own con-
viction, "but getting among people would do you both good.
They're only useless things that live away from daylight."

' Whatever have j'ou been at all themornin'?" "Nonsense,
ftB usual," then torning quickly and catching the rough,
strong face in her hands.

"No, I haven't been about much nonsense this morning.
I've cleaned mj room, and put a great bunch of green in it,
and dusted here and there, and read a little aud practiced
some: but the thing I want most to do I can not, because
there's no one to Bbow me how."

"And what great thing is it that no one can show you?"
asked Mrs. Morrison, taking a deliriously brown and solid
custard from the oven.

"It's nonsense, nonsense. I want to tie my own leaders.
Papa and Rob buy theirs already tied, and those I get seem
to oe always breaking at the knots with me. I expect I'm
not careful enough in using them."

There was a point beyond Mrs. Morrison who could ap-
preciate a trout, but not the tackle with which it was lured;
so she only answered that it was too bad, but that there was
no real need of fish anyway, to-day, for the butcher had
brought a roaBt of beef big enough for seven.

*'Jnst out o' pure contrariness, I know," she went on,
looking at the clock to Bee if it was time fo begin prepara-
tions for their twelve o'clock dinner, "because I told him
we'd have chicken to-moirow. If I'd Baid there wan't a
morsel in the house, he'd a shaved the roaBt down to nothin*.
It appears to me that when a man gits to be a butcher he
leaves off havin' Bense."

Erl had heard the greater part of this speech so often, that
she had nothing new or consoling to Bay by way of reply, and
ao opened the kitchen door bent on a romp with Nestor and
Tommy. But that juvenile was just now, otherwise en-
gaged. He had taken up a position at the side of the house,
and was staring fixedly down the road, while Nestor assuming
an expectant attitude was uttering low growls that boded no
good to some one. Erl caught him firmly by the collar
just as Tommy faced about and running back cried:

"Say Danda" (his abbreviation of grandma) "say Danda
there's two tramps a comin' this way." Petronella.

San Francisco, Dec. 21, 1SSS.

THE RIFLE.

The McAlpin Matter.

The charges of fraud, against Captain McAlpin, made at
the annual target practice of Company D, Third Infantry,
have been investigated by a Military Court of Inquiry,
Colonel Dickinson, Major Cutler and Captain Hurber sitting
as the Court, and the Captain has been perfectly exonerated
as the subjoined findings of the Court will show:

Headquarters Second Brigade, 1
National Guard of California. \
San Francisco, Cal., December 14, 1S88. j
General Orders, No il.

1. The Court of Inquiry, of which Colonel J. H. Dickin-
son, First Infantry, National Guard of California, is presi-
dent, instituted by Special Orders No. 22, current series,
from these headquarters, at the written request of Captain A.
C. McAlpin, Company D, Third Infantry, National Guard of
California, to investigate his conduct in regard to his score at
the annual target practice of his regiment on the 9th of Sep-
tember, 1S88, has reported the proceedings to these head-
quarters, with findings and opinion as follows:

The Court of Inquiry appointed by Special Orders No. 22,
current Beries, from headquarters Second Brigade, National
Guard of California, to investigate the condnct of Captain A.
C. McAlpin, Company D, Third Infantry, National Guard of
California, in regard to his score at the annual target practice
of said regiment on the 9th day of September, 1888, begs
leave to report the result and conclusions of its investigation,
made in pursuance of Baid order, and finds:

That at the annual target practice of said regiment on said
date. Captain MacAlpin, with his comp >ny, attended, that
Captain MacAlpine directed the first sergeaDt of the company,
Murphy, to detail a competent man to go to the butts and see
that the marking of the shots tired was correctly done; that
Sergeant Murphy, in conformity with said order detailed Pri-
vate Peter O'Rourke of the oompany for th it duty; that Cap-
tain MacAlpin was the first to shoot, and during the time that
he and perhaps other members of his company fired Private
O'Rourke was at the bntts in conformity with the before-
mentioned detail; th»t Private O'Rourke indicated with the
discs the result of the respective shots tired by Captain Mac-
Alpin, aDd, as a result. Captain MacAlpin was credited with
seven bnllseyes, aggregating 35, and three fours, aggregating
12, mating a total of 47; that after Wxe other officers and mem-
bers of the company had fired their ten shots each, and at the
same target, the correctness of the score of Captaiu MacAlpiue
was questioned, and Lieutenant J. J., O'Brien, rifle inspector,
of said regiment, accompanied by Captain MacAlpin and
other officers of the regiment, exemined" the scores credited
to Captain MacAlpin and the other five who had fired, and
found ten bnllseyes in all oredited to them upon the tcore
sheet. Exhibit "A": Ibey then repaired to the target, and
upon examination found that bnt three bnll-eyes had been
made, wnereupou Captain MacAIpin's score was declared to
t e incorrect, aud he fired anotLer score of ten shots, mak-
ing ao segregate of 34.

The Court further finds that Captain MacAlpin had no
knowledge prior to the examination of the target that Private
O' Ron ike had incorrectly indicated with the disc the vaine
of the shots fired by him, and that such false marking by
Private O'Rourke was entirely without hiH knowledge or con-
sent; tbi.t Captain MacAlpin, upon finding (hat his score had
been fafst-lv reported, called for this Gonrt of Inquiry, and
has used ml diligence in arriving at the truth of the matter
and placing the blame where it belongs. *

From the foregoing facts the Court is of the opinion —
First— That Captain McAlpin is in no way to blame for the
errors discovered io his score.

1888

^he greet! ev and j&pjorristmw.

411

Second — That Private Peter O'Kourke, Company D, Third
Infantry Regiment, Na'ional Gaard of California, knowingly
and willfully indicated and marked falBely the shots fired at
said annnal target praotice by Captain McAlpin; and the
Court is of the opinion that said OTiourke should be brought
tu tr>al before a court-martial for his conduct on the occasion
referred to.

The testimony and proceedings of the court are herewith
transmitted.
Very respectfully your obedient servants,

J. H. Dickinson,
Colonel First Infantry, N. G. C, President.
A. D. Cutler,
Major and Inspector Second Brigade, N. G. C.
Adolph Huber,
Captain Co. C, Second Artillery Regiment, N. G. C.
J. N. E. Wilson,

Major and J. A. Second Brigade, N. G. C, Recorder.
The proceedings, findings and opinions, so far as they
relate to Captain McAlpin, aie approved.

Snch further steps as are necessary and proper to ascer-
tain who is guilty in the matter will be taken.

By command of Brigadier-General John T. Catting.

John A. Koster,
Major and Assistant-Adjutant General.

TRAP.

Riverside Sportsman's Club.

The regular weekly shoot of the Sportsman's Club, on Fri-
day afternoon last, was well attended, and wa° decidedly
interesting. In the medal contest S. R. Smith made the suc-
cessful score which carried away the medal. There were ten
contestants, and the score, at 20 Blue Rocks each, was as
follows: S. R. Smith 18, J. N. Cnndiff 15, C. F. Packard 14,
J. Rule 13, J- E. Beamer 11, E. J. Davis 11, J. W. McLeod
10, T. Cnndiff 10, C. Brackbury 9, W. H. Backus 8.

After the medal contest a sweepstakes shoot was had and
was also won by Mr. Smith, breaking 5 Blue Rocks straight.
The Bcore was Smith 5, Packard 4, Brackenbury 4., Rule 3,
Beamer 3, Cnndiff 3, Davis 3, McLeod 2.

Mr. E, D. Roberts, a prominent sportsman and member
of the Grass Valley Club, had the good luck to kill a deer in
Rough and Ready Township, near Grass Valley, on Dec. 14th.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their tennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

Occidental Coursing Club.

The following self-explanatory circular has been sent to
members of the club:

San Francisco, December 16, 18S8.
At a meeting of the above club, held on Tuesday evening,
the 11th inst., it was decided to hold a Coursing Meeting at
Newark, January 1st, 13SS.

A committee of arrangements was appointed, namely: Dick-
son, Boyd and Carroll, with power to postpone said meeting
if advisable. Said committee waited on Mr. Shea, proprietor
of Newark Coursing Park, and was informed by him that the
charge for hares would be two dollars per dog entered. The
committee was also informed that several active members
would not be able to attend the meeting on the above date;
and after consulting with some of the prominent club mem-
bers we decided to postpone the above meeting nntil Wash-
ington's Birthday, February 22nd, 1S89, when we hope, with
your assistance, to hold the best meeting of the season.

A resolution was also passed debarring all greyhounds not
bona fide the property of a club member from competing
at any fnture meeting of the club. This nile does not
prevent a member from running a dog owned by another
member of the club. In order to be able to enforce the above
rule you are earnestly requested to send the names, sex, age
and color of all greyhounds owned by you to the secretary of
the club as soon as possible. Describe the color rightly, and
remember that "black and white" and "white and black" are
very different, and the same with all other colors— black,
blue, brindle, red and fawn; if more color than white, put the
color first, but if more white than color put white first.

Yon are' also requested to give us your opinion on the fol-
lowing proposition:

Would it be advisable to make the entrance fee for grey-
hounds at our nest meeting ten dollars and give more prizes

Bav a prize to the winner of two courses, and better prizes

to the winner and runner up?— Yours respectfully,

J.F. Carroll, Chairman of Committee,

J. B. Lincoln, Secretary, 224 Sansume Street.

A. K. C Meeting.

At a meetihg of the American Kennel Club held at its
rooms at 44-4G Broadway, New York, December 6, 1838, the
meeting was called to order at 10:05, President Beloiont in
the chair. Presen*:— American Field Trial Club by Mr.
Vredenburgh; American Gordon Setter Club by Mr. Bennett:
Collie Club Association of America by Mr. Terry; Maryland
Kennel Club by Mr. Malcolm; Philadelphia Kennel Clubby
Mr. Winslow; St. Bernard Club by Mr. McFarland; Washing-
ton' City Kennel Club by Mr. Webster; The Westminister
Kennel Club by Mr. Hitchcock; American English Beagle
Club by Mr. Schellhass; St. Paul and Minnesota Club by Mr.
Schellbass; Cincinnati Sportsman's Club by Mr. Ohl; Hart-
ford Kennel Clnb by Mr. Peshall; New Jersey Kennel Club
Kennel Club by Mr. Peshall; Pacifio Kennel Club by Mr.
Smith.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and
approved.

The Treasurer's report was also read and approved.

The President — I should have stated in calling this meet-
ing to order that through inadvertence in the call for this
meeting it was stated to be the regularannual meeting. This
confusion arose from the tact that the 6th of December has
usuallv been our red htter day, and has been the important
meeting of the year. This should have been called as the
regnlar quarterly meeting.

The reports of committee being in order, Mr. Terry, chair-
man of the committee appointed to confer with the Canadian
Kennel Club, reporled progress.

The President— On behalf of thti committee which was
appointed and authorized io prepare and issue a circular with
reference to the National Dog Club and the American Kenuel
Club, I would state that a report was prepared and was ready
at the last meeting. The committee consisted of Mr. Peshall.
Mr. Vredenburgh, and myself, and in the absence of Mr,

Vredenburgh I gave the draf; of the report to Mr PeshaTl,
who has kept ani practically suppressed it, and I have not
since been able to get it. The committee had instructions
to send it out, and we have been unable to do anything
further in regard to it because of Mr. Peshall having pigeon-
holed-it.

Owing to the absence of Mr. Peshall at this time the matter
was temporarily laid over.

Mr. Vredenburgh — There is still another committee to re-
port. It is the committee consisting of Messsrs. Malcolm
and Winslow on the protest made by the Hartford Kennel
Clnb against the action of Mr. J. F. Campbell in substituting
one entry for another at the New York show.

Mr. Wiuslow— As a member of that committee I will state
that 1 forwarded all the papers in the matter to Mr. Schell-
hass, and I think they are all here. The matter came down
to a question of veracity between two gentlemen, aud I got
both to give their testimony under seal, aud I preferred that
the American Kennel Club should decide the matter. I do
not know what Mr. Malcolm's views are upon the subject.
Mr. Malcolm — I agree with you entirely, as I believe I
wrote yon .

The Secretary stated that he had some letters which passed
between the parties, which were dated October 2d, November
27tb, and October 13th respectively, which correspondence
he read, as also the sworn testimony of Mr. Campbell and
Mr. Mortimer.

It was moved that the matter be referred back to the com-
mittee with direotion to report; that it was referred to the
committee, and as it took the evidence, tho committee should
recommend some disposition of the nutter.

Mr. Malcolm — I reported that I thought he ought to be
severly dealt with.

Mr. Winslow — I fully agree with you, Mr. Malcolm, and I
have so informed Mr, Schellhass. If it is in order, I move
that Mr. Campbell be suspended for one year.

Mr. Peshall — I would suggest that possibly Mr. Campbell
acted under misapprehension, and I offer an amendment to
the motion made by Mr. Winslow, that he be reprimanded
and that he be required to return the prize that he won to
the Westminister Kennel Club within thirty days. I offer
that as the delegate of the New Jersey Kennel Club, and as
the delegate for the Hartford Kennel Club I see my instruc-
tions are to vote for his disqualification. There seems to be
a mistake. He says he wrote to Mr. Mortimer in regard to
the matter, and Mr. Morttmer might have made that reply
to him, and he might have been misled, aud it might have
meant something else. I don't think we should use this dis-
qualification too freely.

Mr. Winslow — I think a man who has exhibited dogs for
a number of years as he says he has, and is known to every
breeder of any prominence, should have known that he
could not substitute one dog for another.

Mr. Malcolm — I fully agree with Mr. "Winslow. I think
that he knew he had no right to sub3titnte that dog.

Mr. Vredenburgh — I think that tae mere fact that he accepted
the proposition made by this man to get another dog and
substitute it for the original entry, saying that it would never
be known, of itself shows that the man really intended to
commit a fraud. I think his intent was fraudulent, and 1
think it is time for the American Kennel Club to made an
example of this case, and it will be a long time befoie another
will attempt it.

Mr. Webster also spoke in favor of the motion to suspend,
saying that it was absolutely necessary, if it was desirable to
have these exhibitions take place, that thej should be con-
ducted in a proper manner, and if a case of this character
was allowed to be established as a precedent, it was likely to
be repeated in the future by other people less scrupulous
than these gentlemen who undertook this bit of fraud.

Mr. Winslow— Mr. Malcolm and I had a long conversation
with Mr. Mortimer the day we were appointed a committee
to investigate this affair. Mr. Mortimer stated that he knew
nothing whatever about the substitution of one dog for
another, and when he found it out he had a long conversa-
tion with Mr. Campbell, and he then and there admitted that
he had done wrong.
Mr. Malcolm — Yes, that statement was made.
Mr. Winslow — Then Mr. Mortimer asked Mr. Campbell, so
he informed me. "What do you want to draw me in it for?"
and that Mr. Campbell said, "Well, I had to get out of it in
some way or other."

Mr. Peshall— In view of that statement I withdraw my
amendment.

Mr. Winslow — I will include in my motion that Mr.
Campbell be directed to return the prize he won, to!the West-
minster Kennel Club. Motion seconded.

The President — The motion as it now stands, is that Mr.
Campbell be suspended for one year, and that he be required
to return the prize he won to the Westminster Kennel Clnb.
The question was then put, and the motion carried.
Mr. Peshall, on behalf of the committee appointed to take
charge of the Stud Book, reported that since the commence-
ment of the publication of the official Stud Book there had
been duly registered in it 5,378 dogs, giving the classifications.
The committee desires to report that as the American Kennel
Club has withdrawn the Gordon Setter Club, they concluded
to make a class for Gordon Setters. A number of registers
were sent in fir record, which, upon investigation ot the
record presented, proved not to be Gordon Setters. That the
Committee then investigated the subject, and were already
of the opinion that there was now no snch breed of dogs,
and therefore declined to register such dogs under snch classi-
fication.

On motion of Mr. Hitchcock, the report was temporarily
laid upon the table.

The President — Before Mr. Peshall arrived I referred to
the report of the Committee appointed to issue a circular
to the breeders of the United States. That Committee, as I
said, was unable to report owing to the fact that Mr. Peshall
had pigeon-holed it. It is necessary for you to take some
action, either to discharge the Committee, or decide whether
or not the report ought to be published.

Mr. Peshall — I will say that after Mr. Vredenburgh went to
Europe I received the draft of the report which was to be
sent out. I was away a good deal of the time. I aaw that
the opposition club bad practically gone to the wall, died out,
and I called on the President and Chairman of the Committee,
and I suggested to him thut it was hardly worth our while to
kick a dead donkey. However he disagreed with me, and I
promised to go on with the report, but, ss I say, I was away
a good deal, and I have not done so, and I ceitainly owe an
apology to the Club for not completing the work, as I should
have done, but I Hon't think there was nny re«*l damage done
by not sending the report out. Mr. Vredenburgh only re-
turned last Monday from Europe, so I shall take the blame
upon myself and say that Mr Vredenburgh and Mr. Belmont
did their part of it, but I did not, and I ask to be excused. I
don't think there is any necessity for our seuding out the
report now. I move that the blame be placed upon me for
not sending out the circular, that the committee be discharged,

and that the thanks of the clnb be extended to Mr. Yr< den-
burgh and Mr. Belmontjfor having attended to thtir part uf
the work.

The President. — That report was prepared in August. I
have a communication from the National Dog Club. While
it may be a donkey it is not a dead one.

The president fnrther stated that the report covered the
whole course of the American Kennel Club on the subject
from beginning to end, and also gave the exact history of
the Ameiican Kennel Club Register, and the exact offioial
statement of the attempts to buy it and the failure to do so,
and put the blame exactly where it belonged, and saying
that every effort was made by the American Kennel Club to
do what was considered its duty, and that it was thwarted by
no action of it own. The subject has never be^n presented.
Perhaps it comes in an untimely moment. Perhap3tbe time
baa gone by.

Mr. Terry thought as there had been a grout deal of labor
expended upon the report it would seem to be ungrateful to
discharge the committee without seeing the report.

The President. — The new constitution will provide for
the appointment of an Advisory Committee, and if you will
allow this matter to lie over until the Constitution is revised
yuu can then dispose of this committee by throwing its duty
into the hands of the Advisory Committee.

Mr. Terry.— Why cannot the committee report progress,
and hand it into the Advisory Committee?

Mr. Peshall. — We will do that. I report progress, and BBk
that it be laid over for the Advisory Committee.

Mr. Vredenburgh. — There were two applications for mem-
bership laid on the table at the last meeting fur action at this
meeting, one from the Rochester Kennel Club, and the other
from the Columbus Fa ciers of Columbus, Ohio. It seems
that they have both complied with the mles, hsving sent in
their yearly dues and their constitmiot s and by-laws.

On motion of Mr. Peshall the two clubs mentioned were
admitted as members of the American Kennel Clnb.

Mr. Vredenburgh. — I have some other applcations here,
one from the New E iglund Kennel Club.

The application oi the New Eogland Club was read, as

weie also its list of officers, and Executive Committee aud

Bench Show Committee for 1S89, signed by their secretary.

Mr. Hitchcock. — I mnv^ that the New England Kennel

Club be admitted to membership.

Motion seconded aud carried.

The secretary stated that he had three other applications
for membership, one from the Connecticut State Kenuel
Club, headquarters at Bridgeport, dated December 3d, 188S;
another from the Toledo Kenuel Club, dated December 1,
1888. and the other from the Rensalaer Kennel Clnb of Troy,
dated December 6th, to-day. That all these clubs were anx-
ious to give bench shows, bat that their applications were
too late to be acted upon.

On motion the applications of the three aforesaid clubs
were laid on the table.

The President — Before taking up the rules it is necessary
that I call your atteution to what you all probably saw in
the papers," to the «ffect that the National Dog Clnb ap-
pointed a committee to confer with us. That was at least
two months ago. Perhaps it would be well for me to read
Dr. Perry's letter, which will show you exactly what occurred,
and then I will state to yon the result of our interview. (Mr.
Belmont then read the letter o' Dr. Perry.) Before going
any farther I would state that in the absence of both Mr.
Terry and Mr. Vredenburgh there '.was nobody here but my-
self to see Dr. Perry, and during the conversation that en-
sued between us he let drop the remark that if this matter
fell through the blame would be on us. If you read between
the lineB yon will see that it is arranged to make it sppear
that we really wasted a great deal of time. Through our sec-
retary we said we were ready to receive any proposition they
had to make in conformity to the resolution to that clnb by
us. Now, you have heard what he said in the last part of his
letter, that they were ready to make concessions; that they
wanted peace and harmony, bat there is not one definite
proposition made at all. The only thing that transpired dur-
ing the conversation was that they had evidently discussed
the possibility of joining the American Kennel Clnb. Ho
asked me how many delegates we would give the National
Dog Club in case they were admitted. After the discussion
which had taken place, and when the associate membership
had objected to making a separate organization, that they
must come in as a part and parcel of the membership of the
American Kennel Club, and I said that it would be impossi-
ble to allow them more than one delegate, and that we would
treat them only in the regular ordinary way, as other clubs.
Then he said the proposition contained the idea of our
amending our associate membership scheme and allowing
them to become the substitutes for it and changing their
constitution to snit us. I again brought up that subject that
they could not have a separate organization and could not
take the associate membership place without doing it in the
way that we have it now, and that we insisted upon the
abandonment of the National Dog Club bench show rules.
After talking some time I saw that they would not stick on
that point, aud that if we retained the associate membership
they would be Btill willing to come in somewhere. Then we
discussed a great many sabjects. I told them that we
wanted their assistance if they chose to give it, and we pre-
ferred not to have their enmity, but we did not see bow we
could divide our duties, aud considerable discussion fal-
lowed.

Mr. Hitchcock. — It strikes me the only possible way the
American Kennel Club can deal with the National Dog Club
is to notify their members to beoome assooiate members of
the American Kennel Club, and abandon their orgauizition
as it is now formed.

Mr. Peshall. — I move that the matter be left with the pres-
ident of the club. He has been managing it, aud I think the
matter would be best disposed of if left to the president.

The President— The only object in bringing this up was in
case you adopted those rules you would close the door to any
possible arrangement, but having expressed your views, aud
having practically decided that something can be done to try
and arrive at a solution of this question, we could now pro-
ceed to adopt the rules, as we will haveauy way our aasoeii.te
membership, and then you can take the qnestiou and refer it
to the Advisory Committee, and relieve me of the lespouBi-
bility that I would rather not take.

On motion of Mr. Schellhass the matter of the American
Gordon Setter Cub was taken up out of its legularorder.

Mr. Malcolm--! would like to state that we. as members of
the Gordon Setter Clnb, understood we bad a olas-s given un
in the stud book under the name of Gordon, and upon that
basis we advertised that dogs would be received. Now»e
have got a communication aud several letters in the pai er
stating that the name had been withdrawn. I ask wbj
been withdrawn, and if there is any way of patchii.
matter up so it will please everybody, and also to fell
club to go on as we proposed, we claim we are entitled to
class equally as niuoh as the English are or the Irish

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Dec. 22

Mr. Peshall— In answer to the query propounded by Mr.
Mulconi, stated that lie had investigated the subject thor-
oughly, and had come to the conclusion that there was no
recognized breed of dogs kuown as the Gordon Setter; that if
they were anything they were the black and tau.

After a protracted discussion on this subject Mr. Hitchcock
moved that all black and tan setters born before January,
1889, containing not less than G2 ' per cent, of black and tau
blood Bhall hereafter be known as the American Gordon Set-
ter, and so registered in the stud book.

Motion seconded and carried.

The revising of the articles and rules was here taken up.

On motion of Mr. Hitchcock, the following were adopted:

Article XIII., Sec. 1, by adding — "and no delegate shall
represent more than one club."

Proposed rule XVI. — "unit of weight" was amended to
read "limit of weight."

Rule XVII., Sec. 15th, was amended by adding — "and for
dogs for which nu challenge class has been provided."

Last section of rule XVII. was amended bo as to read — "All
dogs qualified to compete in a champion class previous to Jan-
uary 1, 18S9, shall compete in the challenge class. The win-
nings referred to in these rales apply only to shows recog-
nized by the American Kennel Club, a list of which, together
with these rules, must be published in the premium list and
catalogue of each show."

On motion of Mr. Schellhass, the following amendments
were also made to the rules:

Rule XVII., See. 3, amended so as to read, "a prize" Instead
of "a first prize."

Rule XXV. was amended to read after the word "show,"
fourth liue, "where such offence was committed."

Rale XXVI. amended by cutting out the last four words
and inserting "held by the American Club."

RuleXXVIII. amended by inserting after the word "show,"
in the fourth line, the words "as soon us sent to exhibitor."

To the list of awardB recognized add, "in publishing the
above list in the premium lists it must be revised to mclade
all American Club shows given, or to be given, previous to
the closing of entries of the show in qnestiou."

Mr. Peshall requested the club to elect some person to the
Stnd Book Committee to fill his place, as after to-day his
office as a delegate to the club would cease, aud he gave notice
that he would resign after to-day as a member ol the Stud
Book Committee.

The President said the Stud Book Committee was elected
only by a majority of the delegates, and that he did not see
how a member of that committee could be elected to-d*y.

Mr. "Vredenburgh called attention to the registration fee,
which at present is fifty cents, and advocated in caseB of vol-
untary registration the charge of one dollar.

On suggestion of Mr. Hitchcock, the matter was It ft to the
Stud Book Committee.

A protest, entered by Mr. Charles T. Thompson, with John
S. Wise, of the Virginia Field Sport's Club, was read. The
protest was entered, as stated, against the award at the Rich-
mond County show, in October last, for Irish Better dogs that
had a field record.

On motion the decision of the Richmond County judges
was overruled, and the protest was sustained.

The meeting then adjourned.

From the A. K. C.

Office of American Kennel Cldb. 1

44 & 46, Broadway, I

New York, December 10, 1888. \

I. You are hereby notified that at the meeting of the Exec-
utive Committee of the A. K. 0., held the 6th inst., Mr. J. F.
Campbell of Moutreal, Canada, was suspended for the term
of one year. Under this penalty club members of the A. K.
C. are instructed that all entries tendered by the said J. F.
Campbell must be rejected.

II. The annual dues to the A. K. C. are now dae and pay-
able. Please forward the amount of said dues (§10) to the
secretary-treasurer at this office before January 1, 18S9. —

A. P. Vredenburgh, Sec.-Treas.

Southern Field Trial Club.

The Southern Field Trial Club, organized recently by a
company of gentlemen, most of whom found their casus in dis-
affection toward the American Field Trial Club, held its inau-
gural meeting beginning on December 3d, at Amory, Miss.
The meeting was a good one, and the club seems likely to
continue. The grounds were well suited to trial uses, and
birds fairly plenty. The judging was satisfactory, except in
three or four heats, when the running braces were either so
nearly tied or had done so little as to make it impossible to
determine their merits accurately.

The first annual meeting of the Southern Field Trials Club
was held at the Amory Hotel, on Thursday evening, Decem-
ber 6, Col J. W. Reniroe in the chair; T. M. Brumby secre-
tary. Nine members were present. The report of the sec-
retary, which was read and approved, showed a balance in
the treasury, after all expenses were paid, of $400, without
any call on the guarantee fund.

The following new members were elected: Thomas L. Mar-
tin, Lexington, Ky ; H. B. Duryea, Robert L. McCook and
James L. Anthony, New York; G. C. Smedburg, Covington,
Ky. The first Monday in December was the date selected
for the trials in 1S89. The Derby was increased to §>S00,
divided as follows: $350 to first, $250 to second, $200 to
third. Mr. James L. Anthony donated $100 for the best
pointer, and Mr P. H. Bryson dooated $100 for the best
setter in the Derby, which will make the total value of the
stake $1,000.

All the present officers were re-elected. Messrs. F. I.
Stone, P. H. Bryson and T. H. Brumby were appointed by
the chair Co revise the rules. A vote of thauks was tendered
Dr. Bell, Mr. Dillwortu and the Messrs. Wright for conrtesies
and valuable assistance rendered the club. The meeting
adjourned to Friday evening, December 7th.

At the adjourned meeting Col. J. \V. Reufroe in the chair,
T. M. Brumby, Secret iry, and fourteen members present,
the miuutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
On motion, a committee of two, P. H. Bryson aud Col. W. C.
Sherrod, was appointed to go to Florence and draw the
grounds, and if birds were found plentiful to locate the trials
therefor 1SS9; if not to selectgr^undselsewheie. Onmotiou
the time for closing the Derby entries wan fixed for June 1,
and for the All Age Stake November 1. The entries for the
Derby are to fill the Sunday eveniug previous to the com-
mencement of the trial.-, and for the All Age Stake on the
Monday nit>ht following. The meeting then adjourned.

Mr. W. G. Mellier, Kansas City, Mo., Bold Bohemian Girl
to Mr. J. Shelley Hudson of Covington, Ky , for $1,000.
Mr. J. I. Case, Jr., Racine, Wis , sold Florence Gladstone to
Whyte Bedford of Memphis, Teon., for $300.

The judges for the Derby were Dr. R. I. Hampton, Athens,
(ia, Prof, W, W. Legftre, Marietta, Ga„ and H. B. Duryea,

tan bitch, Dimple, by Gor-
don—Blanche (setter).

New York. Monday afternoon Thos. L. Martin, the regular
jud^e in place of Prof. Legare, served.

THE DERBY.

The Derby was first run, and was an uneven stake, some
of the work being very fine and ofher portions not above
mediocrity, that of Oliver Twist being excellent, rapid, cer-
tain, effective and stylish. Florence Gladstone, litter Bister
to the California Kennel's Loadstone, was out of coudition,
being dysenteric, but she showed much pluck, and suggested
high quality. Dimple won first by caution, not showing es-
pecially well in other respects. The winner of third,
CountPiedmont, of famous ancestry, showed himself the
keen, sure bird dog throughout. The summary follows:

SUMMARY.

Amory. MIsb., Dec. 2. The Derby. Open to all Fetters and pointers
whrlpedou or alter January 1, 1887. StOOto first, $250 to second, $200
to third. Eorfeit Sin. S2(l additional to start. The "Turf, Field and
Farm" donates a cup, vine $100, to the winner of first. Closed July
1 with fifty-six nominations.
J. -M. Fowler's black, white aud ) ( Mt. Washington Kennels'

tan doe, Capt. Betb< 1, by h . J black, white aud tan dog.

Gordon— Blanche (setter), (' UBiI ] Liudo. by Uladstone-
) { Flounce (Fetter).

Edw. Dexter's black, white \ /Whyte Bedfora's blue bel ton

and tan dog. Count Pi- d- [ h . J dog. Yazoo, by Bob Gates—

mont.by Count Noble -Belle I , Hustling Hannah (Better).

of piedmont (setter), ) (

H. F. Farnham's liver and I / J. F. Hart's black, white and

white dog, Duke of Maine,! h . J tan biteh, Fashion, byCount

by Beppo III.— May F. [ Deai 1 Noble— Lit (setter).

(pointer), ) \

J white dog, Keswick's Dan,
; by Osborne Ale— Keswick II
I (pointer.)

W. E. Venable's black. wbir-M ( C. L. Stewart's black and

and tan bitch, Tuberose, by I . . ' white dog, Bob's Boy, by
Count Noble-Lit (setter), ( Deat "J Bob GateB- Hustling Han-
) I uah (setter.)

B. V. Wilson's black and white ) /J.u'H. Denny'B black, white

dog. Oliver Twist, by Count ( H f 1 and tan bitch, Hope's Lass,
Noble— Fannie W. (setter), ' ueai i by Gath'B Hope-Lady May
I ( (setter I

G Lee Knapp's lemon and t / Edw. Dexter's lemon and

wbite dou. Felix M., by f , . 1 white bttcb, Mildred, by
Gith's Hope— Daisy F. (set- f ") Dashing Kover— Muriel (set-

ter), ) I ter).

j, I. Case, Jr.'s black, white) / John A. Greenleaf's liver and

and tan bitch, Florence f . » J white dog, Sancho, by Bep-
(Jladstoue, by Gladstone— f D "j po III — May F. (pointer).
Flounce (petier), ) (

L. A. Biddle's liver and wbite \ i Charles E Michel's black and

"dog, Glamorgan, by Robert [ beat < white dog, Bass, by Osborne
le Diable-Tu<*k (pointer, J ( Ale— Keswick H (pointer).

B. M. Stephenson's Hack,) , O. R. Jones' belton bitch, Mll-

whit*1 and ticked dog, The [_ b . J lie Gates, by Bob Gates —
Corsair, by Dan Gladstone— i \ Hustling Hannah (setter).

Haidee (setter), ) {

Jas. L Anthony's liver and J
wbite bitch, Bloomo II. by [
Lad of Bow— Bloomo (point- C
er), a bye. /

Bloomo U beat Capt. Bethel. I OHverTwist beat Felix M.

Count Piedmont beat Duka of | Florence Gladstone beat Olfimor-

Maine. [ gan.

Dimple beat Tuberose. | The Corsair a bye.

III.
Count Plodmont beat The Corsair. I Oliver Twist beat Florence Glad
Dimple beat Bloomo H. | stone.

IV.
Dimple beat Piedmont.

V.

Dimple beat Oliver Twist.

VI.

Oliver Twist beat Count Piedmont.

1st— Dimple.

2d— Oliver Twist.

3rd— Count Piedmont.

ALL-AGE POINTER STAKE.

Judged by Dr. I. Hampton, B. P. Holliday and Thos. L.
Martin, the Pointer Stake was a thorongh test of the dogs and
a very pleasant event.

Col. C. H. Odell's little Consolation which ran such a
game and brtilliaut race in '86, only divided third, being
stale and lacking style.

Mr. Anthony's famous Graphic went lame before his first
heat was called, and was withdrawn by consent of the judges.
After lirst had been decided the handlers agreed to let the
judges place the dogs, in order to avoid the necessity of re-
maining over a Sunday, and to permit those present to at-
tend the American Field Trials.

SUMMARY.
Amory. Miss., December 7. 1888.— All- Age Pointer Stake.— Open to all

pointers that have never won a first prize in an All-Age Stake In any

recognized field trial in America. f 250 to flrBt, *150 to second, *100 to

tbird. Forfeit *10, UO additional to start. Closed Novembeer 1 J888.

with thirty -two nominations.

P T. Madison's liver and ) ( Lebanon Kennel'a lemon and

white dog, Oseian, by Orox- [ beat j white deg, Lebanon, by Tina
teth— Amine, ) ( — Peg.

0 H Odell's lemon and white l I W. M Tower 8 black and

doe Consolation, by Bang J beat J wbite dog. Graph, by Brown
Bang-Grace HI. ) ( Stout-Clytie.

John E. Gill's live' and white] fJa«. L. Anthony's liver and

bitch, Lady Zeal, by Crox- | I white dog, Graphic, by

teth— Amine, [ beat ■{ Bonus 8ancho — Fursden's

| Juno (withdrawn for lum.-

[ nesB.)

F R Hitchcock's liver and j ( Jas. J. AnlhoDy'a liver and

white dog. Duke of Hessen, l h . > white bitch, Bloomo II, by
by Luck of Hessen - Blar- j" oeai "j Lad of Bow-Bloomo.

h"f Farnham'a black and I (C H. Odell's lemon and white

white bitch. Lass of Maine, } beat \ dog. Roger Williams, by

by Graphic -Zitta. ) ( Bang-Bing-Lalla Kookh.

H F Farnham'e black and) I E. P. Dortch's liver and white

White dog. Beau of Portland f beat bitch. Sally Brass II, by

by Graphic-Zltta, ) t Graphic— Meally.

Ossian beat Consolation. ! Beau of Portland beat Duke of

Lady Zeal beat LaBB of Maine. Heseen.

Ill
Ossian beat Lady Zeal. | Beau of Portland a bye.

IV.
Beau of Portland beat Ossian and won first.
iBt— Beau of Portland.
2d— Ossian.

( Duke of /lessen, 60 per cent.
3rd ! Consolation, 26 per cent.
( Lady Zeal, 26 per cent.
ALL-AGE SETTER STAKE.

The Setter Stake was rarely good, the entries averaging
high in quality. The judges were Messrs. H. B. Duryea.
Thos. L. Martin and Professor "W. W. Legare. The hand-
ling was rather a rush, the judges permitting too ninch
license. The weather and all other conditions were favor-
able.

SUMMARY.

Auobt Miss. December 6, 188B.— All-Age Setter Stake.— Open io all
ustterH that have never won a first prize in an All-Age Stake in any
recoonized field trial in America. *!Uli to first. «15U to aecond, S110 tQ
third. Forfeit $10, ?20 additional to start. Closed Nov. 1, 1 811, with
32 nominations.

West Tennessee Kennel's bl'k,
white, and tan bitch. Pet
Gladstone, by Gladstone'
Bue.

I.

,\ ; W, Henry Colquitt's black,

t I . J white and tan bltcb,|Dash-
- i Deat \ ingLady.by Dashing Rover
) ( Trinket.

W. G. Mellter's black and
white bitch. Bohemian Girl,
by Count Noble— Mollie Bel
ton.

Fred F. MyleB' black aod white 1
bitch. May Queen, by Dan J >

— Lady May. J

Fred F Mvles' blaek, white!
and tan bitch, Dimple, by j
Gordon — Blanch. )

J. I. Case Jr's black and white 1

dog, King's Mark, by King J

Noble— Belle Belton. [

J

J. u'll. Denny's Lemon and)
white dog, Brandon, by j
Royal Rock— Lewis' Nellie, J

J. E. Dager's black, wbite and |
tan dog, Toledo Blade, by
Roderi go — Li 1 lian,

J. W. Renfroe's black, white
aud tan dog, Dan Gladstone,
by Gladstone — Sue,

J. E. Dager'B black, white aud
tau dog, Cincmnatus, by
Count Noble— Dido II.

beat

beat

I West Tennessee Kennel's.
,. ! black, white and tan bitch,
! Lady C, by Coleman'* Lou-
I don -Belle of Hatchie.

Olive Branch Kennel's blacky
■. white and tan bitch, Lass o"
( Buck, by Buckpllew— Ida.

!A. J. Croval's black aud white
dog. Bob H, by Count Noble.
Belle Boyd,
f Olive Branch Kennel's orange
h , i and white dog, Bang Brad-
Deai ] laugh, by Buckellew-Joll/
1 Daisy.

i Fred F. Myles' black and.
beat I white dog, Bob, by Ouerlum.
( Bess.

I West TennesseO Kennel'a
black, white and tan dog,.
Rubicon, by Ben Hill— Zon
W.
B. Crane's black, while and
tan bitch, Utile Gitt, by
Hoderigo— Queen Bess.
B. Crane's black, white and
tau bitch. Maun, by Dog
"Whip— Harrison's Juno.

blat

r oiar <

beat

befit

II.

Bohemian Girl beat Pet Gladstone. I Toledo Blade beat DanGladfltoae.

Clnclnnatus a bye.

I Toledo Blade a bye.

King's Mark beat May Queen.
Brandon beat Dimple.

Bohemian Girl beat Oincinnatus.
Brandon beat King's Mark.

iv-
2ohemian Girl beat Toledo Blade, j Brandon a bye.
V
Bohemian Girl beat Brandon and won first.

VI.
Toledo Blade beat Brandon and won second.
1st — Bohemian Girl.
2nd— Toledo Blade.

i Brandon, R0 per cent.
3rd JCincinnalus, 25 per cent.
(Dan Gladstone, 26 percent.

American Field Trial Clab's Derby.

The second meeting of the American Field Trial Club begaa
at West Point, Miss, on December 15th, with the Derby.
The judges were Messrs. H. B. Duryea, It. L , McOok and
J. H, Gilbert. All places in the stake were won by the Mem-
phis and A vent Kennel, which has been sweeping the field
this year in a way hitherto unequall-d.

Particulars of the meeting are not at hand, but a summary
of the Derby is given.

SUMMARY.

Memphis and Aveut Kenel'e^ fR. M.Dudley's lemon and white

black, white and tan bitch, I h t j dog, Daisy's Hope, by Gath'B
BeHyi by Rodergo— Bo Peep [ uwtl1^ Hope— Daisy F, (setter).

1 1. Yearsley Jr's black white
beat-' and tun dog, Zacii by Roy,
i Belle III— Fraud (Better).
J.I. Cnae Jr. 'b .orange and) (H.s. Sevan's orange and while

whitebitch. Lottie C. by KingV beat-] bitch, Daisy Fisher, by Gath's
Noble — Queen' Vaehti( setter). ) ( Hope, Daisy F(setter).

Memphis and Avent Kennel'a t fw« A. Wheatfey'B black and yel*

black, wbite and tanfdog. Or- t i,ea*J low bitch, Ma-y Meade, by
lando, by Roderlgo— Bo Peep ( u"lf Bunroy — Durant'B Florence
(setter). J (. (setter).

Edw. Dext-r's black, white and~) /Caetleman Kennel's liver and

tan dog. Count Piedmont, by I 1..1 j white bitch Gal, by Rod—
fniiui '■•:., l.ic-Rf-ii,- .if i'i.-fi ■ ■'-■"'< Juno (pointer).

{setter 1. J

W. A. Wheatley's wbite. blue j
and ticked bitch. Wee Daisy. > 1
by Gath's Mark— Daiay(Better) )

Count Noble— Belle of Tied- ;

raont (setter), )

Memphis pand Avent Kennel's*)

black white and tan dog, I hftntJ wbite bitch, Gal

Cecil, by Roderigo— Bo Peep f """""j Jono (pointer).

(setter). ) \.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's") fj. H. Preble's lemon belton

black, whiteand tan^dog.Roy !. h„at;

d'Or, by Roderigo— Bo Peep f Deai1

(setter*. J (,

Tennie a bye.

rCastleman Kennel's liver and
. ! white hitch. Gal by Rod—

bitcfc, Flossie Noble, by King
Noble— Elsie Belton (Bet-erj.

Bettie beat Tennie.
urlando beat Wee Daisy.

II.

Ceil beat Lotta C.

Ro/ d'Or beat Count Piedmont.

Orlando I eat Bettie.

I Roy d'Or heat Cecil

IV.

Orlando beat Roy d'Orand won first.

V.

Safety beat Roy d'Or and won second.

1st— Orlando.

2nd— Betty. -

3rd— Roy d'Or.

Track Building in California.

Chatting recently with Mr. Irvin Ayres, we asked him to

give us his experience in track-building, handing him the
list of questions recently sent oat by the Breeder and Sports-
man. In substance his reply was: "I prefer a mile truck,
of elliptical shape with quarter stretches and quarter turns.
This may be a prejudice, the precision and regularity of this
shape being a great attraction. However this shape aeema
to me to give the most equal show to different horses. Some
are faster on the turn than in the stretch, and with others
the reverse is the case. The Reno track has stretches that
are considerably short of a quarter of a mile, and the turns
are proportionately longer and of course easier. But then
there is a disadvantage here. The horse that is quick in
starting gets the p<->le, and the horse at second plaoe on the
turn, is at a disadvantage greater than when on an ordinary
shaped track, as be muBt trot much faster to get any show for
the heat. If the stretches are long and, the turns short a large
horse may injure himself in the attempt to get round the
corner at a high rote of speod . Therefore it seems to n«e that
quarter stretches and quarter turns give the most equal chance
to all kinds of hordes.

For a training track I prefer the same shape and size.
Many colts are injured in the whirlbone by the twist at the
turns. I would like a straight-away track forcolts if I simply
wanted to show speed, but to train for races, this elliptical
track is, in my judgement the best.

Mr. L J. Rose, of Los Angeles, says: "For atrnining track
I prefer a three quarter of a mile track with quarter-mile
turns. That is, the turns are the same as on h mile tr;< -k.
and the stretches are shorter. Any horse can trot on a
straight stretch, but be must learn the turns. The three*
qnarter-mile traok is less trouble to care for, and if a colt
shows me a good mile at home, I am sure he will do as well
or better on the longer stretches of the public traok.

Mr. Dan McCarty h«s bought from Mrs Lucy Goff a Tear-
ling bay lilly, Niece Lucy, by Neph< w, dam Lucy by Stock'
ton McClellaud, second, a Morgan Rattler mare.

The filly stands 15:2 and is a very handsome animal. She
is a full sistt-r to Lu cilia, 2:22, and showed to Chicago cart
a quarter in 40 seconds.

Mr. McCarty has also purchased froni Mr. Frank Davifl
three fillies, one by Dexter Prince, dam by Peerless; one by
Nephew, dam by Peerless; one by Adrian, dum by Peeiless,
and a gelding by Nephew, dam hv Peerhss. Second dam of
all these was by Hambletonian Chief.

At the Cook sale recently Mr. McCarty bonght Castro, a
yearling, by Clovis, a son of Sultan, .dam Carrie Stoner by
Steinway, second dam Carrie CUy (dam of Stewart, 2;23},
by Cotster, 2=26} third dam by Mambrino Chief.,

Dreamer, yearling, broke his leg and was shot.

1888

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Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

M I>. 1I01*K1NS. of PetaJuma-Registered Short-
horn, IJ olstein and Devon Cattle, Shropshire Sheep,
for sale.

J ■ S H HAKKIS, Importer of Cleveland Bay,
Shire, English Hackney and Clydesdale Horses.
Fort Collins, Colorado.

CHAIlrlON MOM) MEDAI, VNIU-275 Cleve-
land Bays and English Shires. All Imported young
and matured upon our farms.
150 aolsteiij-KMesian Cattle. GR1. BttOWN &

CO., Aurora, Kane County, 111. Catalogues.

•I. H. WHITE, Lakeville, Sonoma County-
Breeder of Registered and Holstein Cattle.

IT. S. .IAtOB*i. Sacramento, Cal. — Breeder of
Thoroughbred Shorthorns and Berkshire Hogs.

RIO LSI I IN THOKOUUHBREDS of all the

noted strains. Registered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. H. BUit^E.M Montgomery fct.,S. F.

HOI.STEIN CA'ri'I.E— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young BullB and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the
best and choicest strains. Inhumation by muil. Ad-
dress, DR. B. F. BRACU, 13.: East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, Cnl.

BF BUSH, Suisnn, Cal., Shorthorns, Tbobough-
bred and Grades. Young BuIIb and Calves lor Sale.

SETH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Polled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young stock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted to be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A. Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal.

JAMES HADDOCK, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices. Stock handled care-
fully.CorrespondenCc solicited.

P. CAKbOIX, BloomBeld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbred runners. Pay ton and
Ironclad Cotts and FHlleB warranted pure breed and
recorded. Also some good graded stock for sale.

P I, Hctillil*. Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
sey's, younR Bulls and Calves for sale.

VALPARAISO PARK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. D. Atherton, Menlo Park.

SHORIHORN BATTLE-SAW M A I » O RAN-
t'HO HERD of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Win H. How-
ard, San Mateo, or 623 Moiu^S^F. Catalogue

VAMK BHOTHERS.— Ptnn's Grove, Sonoma Co.
Cal- Breeders ofShort-Horn Cattle; Draft. Road-
Bter and Standard Bred Horses

vHitHT-HORNS- Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns ot the best strains. Catalogues. Address
P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

El KOBE AS RANI'HO— Lod Alamos, Cal., Fran-
cis T TJnderhlll. proprietor, importer and breeder
oi thorJJJghbred Hereford Cattle. Information by
all. C.F. Swan, manager,

The State
Agricultnl Society

The Occident Stake of 1891 —

Trotting Stake for Foals

of 1888.

To betrotted at the CALIFORNIA STATB FAIR
of isyi. Kntrt-8 10 cloae Janu*ky 1, 1889. with
Edwin F. smlt>. Secretary, at office in Sacrament .
One hundre.. doll<>ro entrance, of which ^lu must
Mccompany noin nation; $15 to be paid January 1, 1890;
*25 to be ptid January 1, lf91,and |50 thirty da) b be-
fore the race. The Occident Cup, or t e value of
$4 0, to be added by the So iety. Mile heats, three In
five! to harness, first colt to receive Cup and six
tenihs; second colt, three tenths, and third cult, one
tenth of the Btakes. Five to enter, three to start;
otherwise N. T. A. Rules to govern.

The SECOND PAYMENT (815} on entries in Oc-
cident Sakes lor 1890 and THIRD payment (»25) in
Occ.dent for i&89. are payable January 1, 1889.

Failure to make these payments as they become
due forfeits thobe made and declares entry out.

Im li. SHIPPEE, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

1889.
Nevada State Fair.

FIXED EVENTS, 1889.

SILVER STATE STAKE — Three-quarter Mile
DaBh; for two-year-ohis, to be run at the meeting of
the State Agricultural Society, at RENO, in lh89.
Firty dollars entrance, half forfeit, 9250 added. First
borB3 to receive added money and 5J per cent, of the
stake money. Second horse to receive 35 per cent,
of the 1-takn money; third horse to receive 15 per
cent, of the stake money. Declaration (10 April
1st; |li AuguBt 1st. Entries close January 1st, 1ft89.

Nevada Mmke— Mile and a quarter dash. F r three-
yeur-oldn, foals of ls:fi, to he run at the meeting of the
State A|.rlcnltural Society, a^ Reno, in 1BD9. One
hundred dollars entrance, lull' forfeit, *10U addod.
First licse to receive the added u.oney and 5' per
cent, of tbest -kee; secomi horse to receive 60 percent
of the ft ike money; third borne to save entrauce.
Declaration April 1st *I0; declaration A»6'-Bt 1st
J40. EntrleB to close J inuary 1st. 1889.-

Address the Seer tary at Kmo Nevada. The Ne-
vada state Agricultural Society will hold its annual
meeting, six dav«, beginning SEPTEMBER 28th,
and cloBlng OCTOBER 3d, 1889.

THUO. WINTERS. PreHldent.

C. H. STODDARD. Secretary.

The Washington Park Club,

Chicago, 111.,

Annonnce tlie following: Makes to close JAM Alt V 15tli, 1889, 1o l»- rim nt tbelr
Summer Meeting of I 889. beginning SATIKSH Y, June «£<!, and ending SAT.
UKDAV, July sotn, for which a programme will be arranged for

TWENTY-FOUR DAYS* RACING,

$106,000

In added money to Stakes and Purses.

THE GREAT WESTERN HANDICAP.

A Swfepstakes for all ages, $60 each, h. f„ or only 810 If declared out on or before May let, 1889.
Declaralious void unless accompanied with the money; $1,600 added; the second to receive $4uu, ana the
third $20u out of the stabeB. Weights to be announced April 1st, 1889. A winner of any race after the pub-
lication of weights, of the value of $1,000, to carry 6 lbs; of $1,500, 7 lbs extra. "ne mile and a half.

THE OAKvVOOD HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for all ages, $60 each, h. f., or only $10 if declared out on or before May 1. 1889.
Declarations void unless accomuanied with the money; SI, 000 adiled; the second to receive $30j, and the
third &100 out of the stakeB. Weights to be announced April 1st, 1889. A winner of any race after tne pub-
lication of weights, of the value of $1,000, to carry 6 lbs extra. One mile and a furlong.

THE BOULEVARD STAKES.

ASwecpStak.es forall ages, $25 e*ch, $10 forfeit; $1,000 added; the second (0 receive $300, and third
$10J out of the stakes. A winner in 1889 ofjtworacei of any value to carry 5 lbs: of three or more races of
any value to carry 5 lb3; of three or more races of any value, 7 lbs extra. Maidena allowed 10 lbs. One

mile and a quarter.

THE MAIDEN STAKES.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 188C), that have not won a race previous to January 1st,
Hfl9- $511 entrance, $15 forfeit, with 81,000 added; of which $200 lo the second horse, and $100 to *i— third.
Maidens at the time of starting allowed 6 lbs. One mile and a furlong.

1HE DEARBORN HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes Tor three-year-olda (foals of 1886), $50 each, $15 forfeit, with Sl.onn added; the second
to receive $2uu, and the third $10o out of the stake*. Weights to be anuounced by 12 M. two daya before
the day appointed for the race. BtarterB to be named through the entry box at the usual time of closing
the day before the race. One mile and a furlong.

THE LAKEVIEW HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for two-year-olds (foals ol 1837) $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added; the second to
receive $*0fl, and the third $10) out of the slakes. Weights to be announced by la M. two days before the
day appointed for the race Starters to be named through the entry box at the usual lime of closing the
day before the race. Three-quaii^rs cf a mile.

THE QUICKSTEP STAKES.

A ^weepstilkes for two -year-olds (foals of 1887). $vG eicli, $10 forfult; $1,(100 added ; the second to
receive $'200, and the third $100 out of the stakes. A winner of two raceB nf any value to carry nibs * xtra.
Maidens allowed 7 lbs. Half a mile,

Iii ii » CHMe will lesstlian $I.OOO be given la added money to the Stakes.

All Purses au«l Handicaps. $6011 to $750.

Please observe that In the above stakes, declarations are permit led for a small forfeit.

Turfmen failing to receive blank entries can obtain tliei i by applying to the Secretary.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Sucretary, Room ..2, Palmer H npe,
Chicago, 111.

J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary

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Great Breeders' Sale, Lexington, Ky., Feb. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1.

BREEDERS' CONTRACT.

TO THE PUBLIC: LEXINGTON. KX , NOV. 17, 1888.

We, the undersigned, breeders of Trotting Stock, have consigned to the Breeders' Sale to be conducted by W. E. BBASFIELD & CO., at LEXINGTON, KY., FEB. 12 to 16, 1S89,
the entire lots of stock which we expect to dispose of at public sale.

W. L. SIMMONS. H. PHEWITT, J I. LYLE, JOHN E. MADDEN, J. F. CtTRRY^ R.G. "STOKER,

GKURGE A. SINGEitLY, W. C. FRANCE, A. SINCLAIR,

P. S. TALBEHT, H. C. MCDOWELL,

CLAUJ'E M. THOMAS A BRO.,

BRYAN BROS.,
J. I. CHASE,
A. DE LONG, W. R. LETCHER T. E. MOORE. ROUY PATTERSON,

Send entries by January 1 to ED. A. TIPTON, Secretary, Lexington, Ky., or to SAMUEL GAMBLE, 1303 Dolores Street. San Francisco.

DAVID M. DODGE,
R. WEST'- ESTATE,
W. W. ESTILL.

J. N. BKADLEY,
PHIL. C. KIDD.
ANTHONY' DEY.

W. R. BRASPIELD & CO.

tfOR SALE.

A Mare, 5 Yrs.Old

SOUND. Sired by PROMPTER, 2305; Dam
by OLD ST. CLAIR.

Has a yearling that paced this season a quarter in
37 % seconds.

BOBERT A. ROBINSON,

429 J. Street, Sacramento.

FORJ3ALE.

Killarney

—AND—

Killmore.

I will sell at Private sale, nntfl Febru-
ary I, 1889, uiy Mail ions JKillarney
and Killmore.

KILLARNEY, dark brown cr black pacer, record
:!:'.'" ;.. at Glenbrook. and 2:20>£ at Sacramento In
fourth beat Sired by black Ralph, son of David
Hill, son of Vermont Black Hawk. Dam by Im-
ported Eclipse.

Black Kalph's dam by Major WinfieM (afterwards
Edward Everett, son of Rysdick's Hanibletoniau;
second dam by American Star; third dam by Ameri-
can star; fourth dam by Old Abdallah; fifth dam 1-y
Imported Diomed.

second to no horse for style and beauty and ae a
foal Ketter.

KILLMORE, dark pray, pacer, a big horse for a
fastone— weighs I.3UJ lbs. sired by Killarney out of
a Kentucky wh'p and Grey Eagle mare. Ab fine a
bi< horse as the world ever saw, and aB grime.
P. FITZHEKAI.D,

Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.

Trotting; Stallions

FOR SALE.

JUDOE IIFT,DEW, dark bay Stallion, six vears
old, 16 hands high. Record, 2:314. By Elmo, first
dam by Niagara.

FEET, KftOTHFK T<» ALFRED S, 2:?I|:

dark bay Stallion, three years old, 15.2 bands. By
Elmo, first dam Norab.

These are two of the most promising youn-I Stal-
lionB iu the State. They will be sold at a very rea-
sonable figure.
I For full particulars, apply to or address

KIEIIP A CO., Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street.

FOR SALE.

THE MAMBRINO STALLION

Prince Mambrino

Bright bay horse, black points, small star In fore-
head, off hind foot white; height, L6J4 bauds; weight
1.070 pounds; foaled May 17, ;t»tf. Bred by James De-
liney, Salinas, Cat., owned bv Homer P. Saxe, San
Francisco.

By Carr's Mambrino, record 2:28.

First dam by Abriallab, son of RyBdyk's H amble
tonian; secon.i d ;t < ■ i Miami, by Kelmont; third dam
Maria Downing, by American Eclipse; fourlli dam by
imp. SpecuU'or.

Carr's Maui brlno, record 2-2S; by Mambrino Patch-
en; first dam by M am hrino Chief ; secml Oain by In, p.
Jurda ; third dam by Bertram!, son of Sir ATCby, by
Imp. Dloined; fourih dam by Cherokee, son of Sir
Arcby.bv Imp bionieil.

Prince Mambi inu ifl fault tsua in his form and style,
has extra good bone, perfect feet, looks more live ny
Wilkes, is j'.iut <1 nioro HKo blui than any lioreelivfug.

HOMER P. SAXE,

Lick House, San Francisco.

F. HOCHSCHULZ,

MANIIF CTU11KE OK

FINE CARRIAGES,

Corner Turk nnd Fillmore Ntrieln,
Nmi i raoclNCit,

Carriagee, Hacks, Carts & Sulkies

MADE TO ORDER AT MODERATE
PRICES.
C'a'7 and examine work.

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Buggies.
Breaking Carls.

Bohanon Carriage Co., "fclfiSSSSr-

Send for Catalogue.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtARBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Lob
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse Clothing.

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to.

FOR SALE.

CaliforniaHorseShoeCo's

I,have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by theabo' e Company, and take great pleasure
iu saying they are the best I have ever used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anything like
the STEEL SHOE made by this Company. I can fully
recommend them to everypractical Horseshoer in the
country. Yours respectfully,

No. 8 Everett Street. JOHN GRACK.

j. m litchfield & co.,
Merchant Tailors,

Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in

Military and. Navy Goods,

Paraphernalia, ltesalla and Uniforms
lor all Societies,

Flags, Banners, Rosettes, Jewels,

ETC.

Jockey and Driving Suits a
Specialty.

It JMVST STREET, - . S <n Francisco, Cal.

TV. JI. TILTON.

JAS. CARROLL.

CARROLL & TILTON.

DE \LERS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

^ECLOTHING^-

Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps,
Trunks, Valises, Etc.

873 Market Street

Opposite Powell. snn Francisco.

Harold Cossack, No. 4402.

Combines 4 crosses to Rysdyk's Hamblefonian, 3 to Mambrino Cbief, and 29 to imported
Messenger.

JHnnibletonian. , j *»„, „,„„

|M,9B Wansor. { ^SSUr mare.

^Alev \h.lallah i Hambletonian.

I AieX- AU(iaua11 — < Katy Darling.

| Laytbam Lass -4

v. Dam of Issaquena, 2:28 Jf. Ir,,...,,,...,., < Mambrino Chief. i

^uaugnter 01 -J Eellfounder.

Don Cossack, {rec. 2:2S>

Sire of Jeannette, 2:26Ji.
Sallie Cossack, 2:28%.

Beautiful mahogany bs
18S5. In color and form a
out of the horse-bnsiness. Address.

Enchantress ,

y, no white. Foaled at Caton Stock Farm, Johet, 111., Maroh. 8,
copy of hiB noted sire. Is to be sold because his owner is going

N. N. CRAIG.

2508 H Street, Sacramento, Cal,

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire of 34 In the 2:30 List, (8 In |WH8
and Is tlie only horse that ever lived
with a record ii nde*- "J 'JO, llial ."> of his
produce nave records under 2:20.

-AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Nutwoods Hook ior 1889 .Now Open at

$500.

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FULL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Marcs outside of our o .vn.

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

H. it. A F. I>. STOUT,

Dnbuqne, Iowa.

Catalogues foi warded.

"Winter Races

—AT—

LOS ANGELES,

DECEMBERS? and 99, 1888, and
JANUARY I, 1889.

Tha new manaeement at Agricultural Park an-
nounce the fallowing programme. If moderately
well patronized, guarantees to give race* at short
Intervals on the New Orleans, La., plan.

STALLS AND GOOD BEDDING FREE dnrine
the Ricea, and only the DBual rates will be charged
for board, B

The Track is fim. Eoerylody guaranteed
Satisfaction.

FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27.

No. I. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP- a.l aces
A Sw epst-ike; $10 e-t ranee, (12b arid- d. of whfrh *25
to second. Seven-eighths mile. Weights dav before
race.

No. 2. PURSEJ150; free for all. Weight for age
Te" P^J **at r,llt,ri,Bce; five per cent remitted to start-
ers. Half-mile heats.

No. 8. HOLIDAY CUP A Handicap Sweepstake;

!-5 ei«fB.n7e* wlth $la1 "rtdeJ- of w.ich Becond gets
f >0. Weights i ay hi fore race. ,

SECOND DAY.

No. 4. SWEEPSTAKES for Two year-olds- lift
entrance, SlOOartded: Ki to Becond. MaHvit illlow
ariccB Winner or Sl.OOOor upwards h, 1 -m t„ carry
3 lbs. forwhjl.wowon. Three quat'ers mile

No. 6. PURSE $200. Handicap, all ages. Same
terms as No. 2, except JoO to second horse. Wile und

iS°i6«-^ANDr^.P» al1 a^efl: 81° entrance, 1150
Added; «o to second horse. C-ne and a .marter miles.
Weights day before r.ce.

THIRD DAY— NEW YE* 'S, JAN. 1. 1S89.

No. 7. ALL AGE SWEEPSTAKE; 110 entrance
3100 added; fiS t-> s-cond horse. Tnree-qiiar^ers mile

No. 8 PTJBSB.jefiO. Same terms oa No. 3, except
second horse g*in -7^.. 0<.e n.ile and Pti) yards heata

No. M. CONSOLATION HANDICAP PUKHE
free,fl25 ?iito second hnrse. Open to all that have
not won first money. Weights from the stand.

Pacific Coast Blood Horse Aseoeiallon Rules to
govern. Uheu not specified. Handicaps will he scaled

Fiitrlc* clone Monday, December 1 7

1888. Address,

£. A. DeCAMP, Secretary.

W. B. CHAPMAN,
123 California St. San Franclnco.

SOLK AGENT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
iiud Grocers.

30 Mile Match Race.

$250 a Side.

between HENRY PETPERS, a Colored Jockey. anJ
ALpRED GARCIA, a Mexican Jockey, formerly with
E. J. Baldwin, to take place at LOS ANQELErf. on
CHRISTMAS DAY, IK>C< IiiIht S5. 1888.

E. A. He CAMP.

1888

fits %Kttfax ami Bvovtsmtm.

415

PEDIGREE STUD DOGS

—INCLUDING—

GREYHOUNDS,

From Waterloo Cup Winner*.

FOX-TERRIERS,

Gordon and English SETTERS.
Field and Water SPANIELS.

Or any kind of high-class sporting or ornamental
dogs required. Approximate cost twenty-five dol-
lars, delivered San Francisco mail hoat

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

VEMGREE STOCK AGKNTS,

105 PITT SrREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOOTH WALE8.

fciilsKred " uble Address "PEUIGKEE.

73

'88

^FAIRLAWN

'88

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1888.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE NOW READY,

And will be mnlled to all applicants »U» send Five Cents in Stamps to Hre,.ar

Postage. ■ ■*

8tan™VdAB^diYr?.fo\Te\t,°FSwn0?H,E81fl SP^nTl*"™, ™« ***«"»« •' th.
grees, and prions of mwn' 1UE 1888 CAIaLOOOE also contains descriptions and

OWE III Mlltl n AM) SIXTY HEAH OF il.l Mi TROTTERS

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from jearllngs to five years old, all of my own brec.II.. ■
and nearly all STANDARD BRED, and duly registered. orewilii.

A specialty is made at Fairlawn of raising
STAM,,OSS AMU FII'I',ES 'OR I'.Hl 1 I.IN(. PURPOSES

addToh,neiTb°retdihng0.fnTLen Xt^^T^SSL1^^-* ". "T" T "^^ Wh° "- <'
tbe very best trottlnu f ami 1 i™ „,?SF„P„ U .? i °'rla w" w"" nrst-class yonug Stallions and Fillies of
the ureatest Vnliormlt" T 8 °f blood """ baYe P">0"™a Si"**' with

any young stallion sold for a roadster will be gelded, if the

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC 8YSTEM.)
-alns leave and are due to arrive at
Sau Francisco.

B| From uec 6,

L M

own driving:, can be Bnpplied'al Kairlawn
purchaser desires, at my own risfc and expense.

FOXHOUND^ PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FBOM GOOD DEEK DOQ8.
Prlc JlOeach. S. E. FISOHEB, 2U Sutter 8t. 8. F,

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will be.glad.to execute CommieiouB
for tbe purchase and shipment of pedigreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Shorthorns, Hereford^, Dcvons,
niMl Stud Sheep

From the choicest Australian herds. He .has already
jeuu favored by J . B. Haggin, Esq... with tho purchase
Vf . JMv celebrated race horses SJDS MuDRED and
DAREBIN.and references ure kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathhone.

C BHI'CK LOWE.
Pitt Street. Sydney, New Houth Wale-,

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

THOROUGH BKEDS A SPECIALTY,

Will select and buy, or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, for reasonable compensation,

SEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

JL. M LASLE¥, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky.

J3. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S.H. Baughrnan, Stanford, Ky.
G. A. Lackey, Stanford, Ky.
Geo. Mc Ah titer, Stanford, Ky.
First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SITRUEON.

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded the Highland and Agricultural Societies
Medals for Horse Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, '84-'8f>, for high-
est works in professional examinations, and dix nrst-
claait certibcaleB of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
State Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 4'a"<ornia Street.

FITZGERALD A tONI.i», Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

THE ONE-PRICE PLAN " fHca3 adhered to at Fairlawn, and the price ol every
Su=r^r^^
^Jlme wui be elven responsible parties, on satisfactory paper, bearing Interest from
THE STALLIONS IN BSE AT FAIRLAWN ARE
Happy Medium (4UO).
?lre, 3f ™°™ ?:,90 Performers tban any living stallion,
having J9 to his credit wltb records of 2:30 or better
among them Maiey Cobb, a:lsj, tbe fastest stallion
that ever lived.

WILL BE USED AS A PEITATE STALLION.

Aberdeen (37),

*Sr?.?' ™ wllh record» oetter than 2:30, among them
Hatile Woodward, 2:15J; Jim Jewell, 2:19i; Modoc,

Ji «.c.' .L mi,ed lo 30 marea »' **"«• the season,
or $ 1 50 to insure a mare in foal.

,, „ , „ Alrcto H548).
By Almont, dam Violet (sister to Dauntless and
Peacemaker), by Bysdyk's Hambletonlan, eto.
Limited to 30 mares at $5tt tbe season, or S80 by

insurance ~ J

Almont Wilkes (2131).
By Almont. dam Annabel, by George Wilkes: 2u dam
Jessie Pepper (dam of Alpba, 2:261, etc. 1, by Mam-
bnno Cblef. etc. Limited to 30 mares at S50 the
season, or $SO by insurance.

MaxlmuB, (5175),
By Almont, dam by Sentinel; 2d dam by Bayard etc
3d=.'Jam Lay'on BarD Mare. Limited to 30 mares at
$5u the seaBon, or $80 by insurance.

Noble Medium (4939),

By Happy Medium, dam by Mambrino Patchen- £o
dam by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Sir Archy Mod-
tona. Limited to 20 mares at $60 the season, or
*80 by Insurance.

timit^rSS^nS^w^'rec^ •""'■ "»'■■

Lock Box 3TO.

For catalogues and further information, at'dreaa

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SOUTHER FARM

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.. .lone via Llvormore

....Knight's Landing

....Livertnore and Pleasanton
....Los Angeles, Doming, El

—■■ Paso and East ...

....Los Angeles and Mojavu
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... Sacramento, via Benlcia

via Benicia.."""
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via Benicia...

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....Sacramento River Steamers

....San Jose „

Santa Ear';

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tsunday only.

•Sundays excepted

Stockton via Livermore
" via Martinez..;

Siskiyou & Portland.
Santa Rosa

10:Ifi a m
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LOCAL FERRY TRAlMS.

From San JKrancinco DaUr.

Zl^T,6:^-.7, : W-7:30-8 :uu-

^^cf**1' OAKLAND- „., -

8:i0~9:00-9:30-10:00-10:30-n:00-ll-ao-r'-oo_iy.ao
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Tuajlan Francisco lialiy.

P. O. Box 149

San Leandro, Gal.

f Hambletonian, 10,

I Alexander's Ahdallah, J5,. ... •{ Sire of 41 in 2:30 list,
i Sire of 6 in 2:30 list.

As

Q

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. B. BUZARD, ME.C.V.S.L-,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

f Almont, 33
Sire of
I1 31 trotters and 2
pacers In 2:30
list.
^U, ,
EH©

m to
w I

^ i

LHortense

Sally^Anderson.

lEaty Darling

f Mambrino Chief, n.
I Sire of Gin 2:3011st.

I Kate, by Pilot Jr.. 12.
I Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

f „ ! ( Hambletonian 10.

Messenger Dnroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 15 in 2:30 list; also ■{

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- : Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
laine, yearling rec. 2:31J. \ dallab Chief,

PKOM fBUIT VALH. (via Hast Uaklund)-6:M-6:56
-':f-7:5o-8:'i5-8:.-)5-»:ffi-3:55-lo:i^U|.55- jiS

t "ffl-S 20 t.™ Alameaa,-V:21_5:oi_

i?K7J.S-i:,t£r OAKLAND- '5:80-6:00- 6:80-7:00-
7:30-«0O-8:Jtj-s:tH)-s:3o_10:(io_i0:S0-1100-ll io
U:30-l :oo— 1 ;30— 2:1X1-2:30-3 :00— 3 :30— i .DO —
7:00 — 8:00-9:00- 9:o8—

i nates later

12:00-

4:30—5:00-6:30—6:00^6:1

10:58
FROM BROADWAV, OAKLAMD-

tban from Kast oiikland.
PRUId ALAMiiiUA— .;,.3u- 6;(i0-»6:30— 7-00 -*7-3.l-8-tlO

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4:16

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I'HAfiUSUO- lilt*— s:i6— 11:16— iu>-
0AKLAND—"6a5— 8:15— 10 d6 -12:15— 2:15.

A for Morning. p for Altornowl.

™,i. ""'i'!?1' excepted. tSaturdays excepted; fbunaaye
only. 5Jloii0ay excepted, 3

., ,. .. ^ , I" Colossus, son of imp.

Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. | Sovereign

(8ee Bruce's American Stud^-

Book.) | Maid of Monmouth,

L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of Angnst 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
f J (Bysdyk's)

| Guy Miller i

Hambletonian, 726 ?
(Whipple's)

O

f i

I

GRADUATED APRIL
Snrgery

22d, 1870.
a Specialty.

Lameness and

Office and Pharmacy

No. 1 1 Seventh Street,

Nan Francisco, {Near Market.)

Open Day and Night. Telephone, No. 3369. 79

Harry E. Carpenter, M.O.C.V-S.

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada.

£37 RidgHiigs CARtrated.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natoma St.

Residence, 066 Howard St., San Francisco.

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.,

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco

Befera hy permission to " Breeder and Sports-
man." Correspondence Solicited.

Martha Wash-
ington

Young Portia..

L Bolivar Mare .

! Burr's Washington.
Dam by Abdallah, 1.

I Pilot, Ir., 12.

; (Telamon,

(Telltale | Flea.

( Mambrino Chief, 11.

( Portia by Roebuck.

See Breeder ani> Sportsman of September 1, 1888, for artotype and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS,

Proprietor.

First-classLivery Stable
FOR, SALE.

Rare Opportunity to secure a fine Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
tho beat located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery Stables in San Francisco. HaB a first-clasB
run. of Livery Custom and a full line nf desirable
boarders. Thia stable has been eBtabliBhod twenty
years and ia well-known throughout the Slate.

The TermB are liberal— one -ha if caBb, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest, For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

KILLIP & CO.,

| Auctioneers, 22 Mont (jomery St.

I 98

FOR SALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

Sired by the Old Horse and Raised

by Me.

One is Bay, dam by G. M. FatcheD. He is nine years
old, never been trained, pIiowb lnts of apeed, hao
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
Roadster stallion. Uia name is BAY WOOD black
12KB. mane and tail, and free driver. WeigliB 1,3)0
pounds; Hi hards high, and la a sound liorae.

FLEETWOOD is eight veara old, dam by Young
America, Ja sorrel, looks like his sire, lino stylo anil
lots of action; close to 111 hands, and weighs 1,100
pounds. In perfect health; g .od inane and tall. All
they want la work U» make them trot hett r than 20,
OB the* pre bred right for speed and staying qualities
aoo h i n had the best of cure up to the present time.

ltorsescan be seen at niv Stable, corner THIRD
AND EMPIRE STREETS, SAN JOHE.

E. S. S9IITI?.

■TandarnTimw furnished by Lick Ohbkbvatory

T. M. UOODHANv

Gen. Pass, k Ttk. Aitt

V A. IVWAK,

Manager.

KILLIP & CO.

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
AUCTIONEERS,

»» Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SFKOIAL ATTENTION PAID TO 6ALKB OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and
tbe State.

Counties of

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbhkn,

Sacramento.

f. P. Saeobnt, Esq.,

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Bosk,

Los Ange]«B.

Hon. J. D. Cabr

Salinas.
Hon. John Boees

Colusa.

Hon. A. Walbaih

Nevada.

J. B, Hauoin, Esq.. San Francisco,
Represented at Sacramento by Edwin F Smith
Secretary State Agricultural Society.
AJt San Joee by Messrs. Montgomery 4 Rea, Real

Being the oldest estahl shed Arm in the live-steck
business on this Coast, a d having conducted tu..
important auction Bales in this line for the nabt
fifteen years, amounting to one half a million t-r
dollars, we feel jutified in claim. ng ime.malrd faclll-
ties for disposing of live stocit of e*erj uescilption
either at auction or private eale. Our llEtut L-orre
Bpondenta embraces every breeder and dealer o i mom
lnenca upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling ub to
give full publicity to animals placed wit., ue torsHlo
Private purchases and saleB of live stock uf 11
description will be made on commission aid Block
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and ea|.»fl
made of lajid of every description. We areauthcr-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names ate
appended. "

« II,I.I1» A tX*.. 23 Montaomerv Stroot

Business College, 24 Post St.

8an Francisoo

The most popular school on the Coos

P. HEALD President. 0.8. HALEY,

••"Send for Circular.

416

*p* Sfaeete awtt ^pxrctstimw.

Dec. 22

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIGEON SHOOT, at Long Branch, Feb. H and 15, 1888, The Parker won
•rstaud third prizes, taking SI, 20>t out of the SI, SCO cash prizes, beating such shooters as 0. W Budd, W.
O. uraham (England), Frarifc Kleiutz. Fred Erb Jr., and many others. "Hurrah for the United States,
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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1888.

Q rim's Gossip.

C. H. Todd, an American Derby -wiener, is now being
used aa a buggy horse in Sacramento.

French Part, the unbeaten two-year-old of last season, is
in excellent shape at Jerome Park.

Volante and Miss Ford will be sent East next year if they
can undergo training.

The Russian Government offers $b00 for every horse that
goes to Moscow next season to trot.

Royal Arch has been so seriously injured at Guttenburg
that his turf career is ended.

The great $50,000 Electioneer colt, Beil Boy, will be sold at
public auction, at Lexington, Ky., on February 18 next.

Owing to bad weather rue races announced for Christmas-
day at the San Diego track had to be postponed.

As soon as the races at the Bay District Track are finished,
most of the running horses now there will be shipped to Los
Angeles.

"W. B. McCormick's g. m. Cricket, six years old, fell dead
after a race at Clifton, on Monday, December 17th. She was
in foal at the time.

The 30-mile race, announced for Christmas day at the Los
Angeles track, has been postponed, owing to the bad condi-
tion of the coarse.

At least a half dozen of the Haggin string now at Mon-
mouth Park, will be sold in the early spring. Only the pick
of the stable will be retained.

C. V. T upper of Santa Rosa has secured from M. T Walters
the running qualities of the horse Al. Farrow, the lease to
extend until after the close of the Blood Horse Meeting of
1889.

Montana Regent, the celebrated crack race horse, ia now
at Guttenburg, and will be prepared for work. He is in good
condition and will be sent to win some of the purses at that
track.

Hamilton, the colored jockey, has signed with Malt Allen
to ride for the Hearst stable next year. He guarantees to
ride at not more than 106 pounds, and will receive $9,000 for
tbe season.

According to Robert Campbell, trainer for the Baldwin
Stables, Emperor of Norfolk will not be seen on the turf
during 1889. He will be given a rest and prepared for the
1890 campagin.

C. J. Matlock, who was ruled off last year at Eureka, is
desirous of being re-instated. The Eureka Jockey Club means
to right any motion made to that effect, and has bo notified
Secretary Cnlver.

Poor old Barnum will at last be given a well earned rest.
Delong, who lately purchased the noble eon of Bonnie Scot-
land, says he cannot go a furlong, there is no epebd left in
the old horse.

At Melbourne during tbe recent cup meeting, the book-
makers lost, so it is estimated, at least $1,000,000. If the
backers of horses could strike one such meeting in this
country, joy would reign supreme.

R. E. Bybee says J. B. Haggin has got a last spring colt by
Antevolo, son of Electioneer, dam Mabel, sister of Beau-
tiful Bells, that is as much superior to other colts as the Jer-
sey Lily is to a Umatilla reservation squaw. — Rural Spirit.

All the Haggin horses are in prime shape at Monmouth
Park, and ii they continue to go through the winter all right,
will hive many a spring Btake at their mercy. Firenzi was
never looking better, and Salvator looks the champion he
really is.

8enator Stanford is at present negotiating with Mr. R.
Cardugan, of WaverlyN.J., for ihe purchase of Bayonne
Prince 2:21}, $20,000 is the sum asked for the handsome son
o' Kentucky Prince, and in all probability he may shortly be
seen at Palo Alto.

As usual, the eastern papers in speaking of the action, all
attribute tbe separation of McLaughlin from the Dwyer
stable to the above mentioned suit. A more probable canse
was a blow struck in anger one morning, followed by the
loss of almost a score of races in succession.

English papers state that the Prince of "Wales baa heen a
heavy winner on the Turf this year. TLe future Kiug of
England likes to bet on a horse race as well as the next man,
but like most plungers his ventures have as a rule resulted
in loss.

The Napa Agricultural Society intend to open Borne colt
stakes for 1S89 and succeeding years, and are now preparing
the necessary announcements. Owners of good youngsters
will do well to watch for the advertisements which will
shortly appear.

Mr. Win, Boots has lost a very promising bay colt by Bob
Wooding-Gladys, she by imp. Hercules. He was a high-spir-
ited horse, and becoming frightened at something, pulled at
his halter rope, which gave way and the poor animal's hind
legs spread out from under him as he sunk to the floor. He
had to be killed.

The long deferred monument to Rysdyk's HamMetonian is
about to be built. The contributions amount to $1,500, and
are in tbe hands of E. A. Buck, Esq., who, in conjunction
with a committee appointed by the National Trotting Horse
Breeders' Association, will at once arrange to complete the
desired object.

Mike O'Brien, who rode Menton for the Melbourne Cup,
received from Mr. D. S. Wallace, the owner of the horse, a
checque for £2,500 after winning the classic event. Just
think of it, §12,500 for a few minutes work. Why, it pays
even better than pugilism or six day go-as-you-please busi-
ness.

There is considerable interest among turfmen to know
whether Mr. Haggin will nominate Firenzi in either the
Brooklyn handicap or the Suburban. The general impres-
sion is that the great mare will not be asked to undergo the
severe preparation necessary for Buch a trial of acquired su-
periority. She would x^robably be penalized at 130 pounds
in both races.

Jimmy McLaughlin, the jockey, has had to appear in a
Brooklyn Court to defend the Buit brought againBt him for
$25,000 damages by Nelson King for the alleged alienation
of the affectioLs of his wife, Libbie King. By request of
King's lawyer the case was adjourned. Some of his wit-
nesses had failed to appear, and attachments were issued
against them.

I had a very pleasat visit from Mr. Charles Kerr of Bakers-
field a few days since. He is fitting up the home raDch of
360 acres as a first-class stock farm, and proposes to have the
very be?t brcod mares that money can procure. Mr. Kerr is
now looking around for a good thoroughbred Btallion, and
inspected several in this neighborhood* but as yet nothing
has caught his fancy.

Mrs. "Knap" McCarthy, says the Los Angeles Tribune, has
purchased from Mr. Goodwin, the blacksmith, his bay mare
by Dashwood, dam by Boston Jr. The purchase price was
f 500. Mrs. McCarthy has christened the mare Cora Van
Tassell, after a well-known Eastern actress. Cora has
already shown a quarter in 40.} seconds, and her fortunate
owner would not now take twice $500 for the bay mare.

Knap McCarthy Bays, "If a colt is well bred it will do to
buy him and take a chance. When two years old he is taken
up and driven. If at this age the colt does not show speed
the proper thing is to get rid of him then and there, for in
nine cases out of ten it will do no good to fuss with a colt
that cannot at two years of age show you that he can trot."

A Sacramento correspondent sends me word that Matt
Storn has made up his mind to sell his yearling colt
Belvidere, by Le Grand — Sunny Slope Belle, she by The
Moor; Becond dam throughbred mare by Norfolk. The
colt is one of the fastest youngsters in the State and has beat
40 seconds for a quarter in a driving cart. Who ever bays
Belvidere will undoubtedly get a good one.

Still another stable of Californian horses will be sent East
nest year to n-present the loud of the Golden Fleece. The
Elmwood Stable has entries for the Kentucky Derby, Ameri-
can Derby, Sheridan Stakes, Englewood Stakes, Omnibus
Stakes, St. Louis Derby and the Kansas City Derby. The
same stable is after the Futurity Stakes of 1890, having
several entries therein.

I have received a telegram from Mr. William Easton of New
York announcing the purchase of Ossory, a full brother to
Ormonde, by Milton Younp, E-*q of ;Lexington, Ky. A rep-
resentative of Mr. Easton consuniated tbe pale in England
for the American purchaser. The price paid is 2,000 guineas.

Mr. George H. Hicks of Beacon Park, Boston, writes to say
he will visit California before the winter is over.

Charlie Ossler, one of the brightest and most upright of
the short track jockeys, had his leg broken at Chiton last
week while riding Prince Karl. The lad will not be able to
ride again, at least so says the doctors.

The patrons of the Eastern trotting pacers have a rare treat
in store, as L. J. Rose, Esq., owner of Stamboul, will not
have bis justly celebrated stallion in public service nest sea-
bou, it being deemed best to send him on the circuit for tbe
purpose of meeting the Eastern cracks. If there be not some
sensational racing in the near future I am much mistaken.
There is talk, too, of a match with Patron, whose 2:14£ was
the only five-year -old stallion record superior to that of Stam-
boul, 2:17*.

Messrs. Look & Smith, of the Kentucky Live-Stock Agency
Louisville, Ky., have sold to Mr. J. S. Hutchinson, of
Louisiana, the black yearling colt "Brookview", sired by
Kentuoky Wilkes, 2:21£; dam Abbie, 2:20} by George Wilkes,
2:22; 2nd dam Hattie Wilder, by American Clay, etc. This
colt showed great speed for his age, and is an extra good
individual. Price paid was $2,500.

Black and Bine seems to tnink that the Kentucky Derby
of next season will be a gift for Proctor Knott. Still I fancy
that as usual it will be a surprise race. Since its inception
but one favorite has been a winner of the classic event, and
California is represented in the entries by several dark
horseB, any of which are considered good enough to wage
battle against Mr. Bryant's wonderful gelding.

At the Melbourne sale week before last, when Once Again
was hanging on a bid of $5,400, Col. W. S. Barnes called to
Milton Young, who was bidding on tbe horse, and said: "If
you buy bim for §6,000 I will go in with you." Young
replied: "I won't do Jthat, but I'll make someone else pay
$6,000 for him." And with that remark he jumped to
$5,995. There was no advance, however, on the bid, and
the promising colt will next season bear the colors of the
proprietor of McGrathiana.

Blue blood in horses now is based on a mile in 2:30 record.
There are now about 600 such horses in the country, with
sires in great number. It is rather pleasant to know, how-
ever, that the best record in the lot is that of Senator Stan-
ford's Electioneer, who has twelve sons and daughters in the
noble 600. Ranking next to him are Nutwood and Onward,
with nine each, and then comes Red Wilkes with seven, Bine
Blue Bull six. and Harold, Strathmore and Sweepstakes with
five apiece. Our handsome Californian is the Grand Duke of
the American trotting horse aristocracy.

George Hankins, of Chicago, the owner of Galen, has been
intei viewed by a reporter in reference to tbe challenge issued
by Sam Bryant, of Proctor Knott fume, which will be found
in another portion of the Breeder and Sportsman. Hankins,
in the course of the interview, said he was averse to making
a match between Galen and Knott, believing that match races
were tbe means of breaking down too many good horees. He
wdB willing, however, to enter Galen in a sweepstake with
Knott and any other crack, the more the merrier, tbe back-
ing to be $5,000 a corner.

The Sin Jose Association will hereafter run the track them-
selves instead of renting it out as formerly. The directors
have gone to work in earnest, and will thoroughly overhaul
the buildings, fencing, etc., and place everything in first
class order. A new iuBide running track is now being built
and will be completed shortly. It is intended to give
three meetings a year. A charge of $1.25 a month will be
made for stalls, so I am told, but this will perhaps he done
away with as I have heard of several who would like to go
there if they could get free stalls as at Sacramento.

The following is from an Australian exohange: — "A critical
operation was performed on a horse recently by Mr. J.
Desmond, the local vet. The animal, which was owned by
Mr. Alex. Lumsdon, Jr., had been suffering for a long
time from an old injury to the off eye, which caused a wast-
ing of the eye-ball, accompanied by great pain. Culoroform
was first administered, and had the desired effect in five
minutes. The operation consisted in removing the eye-hall
and eye-lids, ai d to close the cavity, so that the horse would
not be inconvenienced by accumulations of duat, etc.,
through the summer. This was completed successfully in
loss than three minutes, and when the animal recovered
from the effects of the chloroform it was led into a p
and at once commenced grazing as if nothing had bap]

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Dec. 29

The Melbourne Cup,

The Melbourne cup day of 1SS8 has come, passed and gon0
From what I have been told my expectations were pitched
to the highest notch, I was to see such a crowd that an
American race track could not equal it, I was to see dresses
on the female patrons of the turf, so rich that no other city
in the world could show any comparison to it, the racing was
to be of such a nature that even an American could take no
exception thereto. In fact the promises made were so lavish
that my ideas of the average Australian's truthfulness were
very much shaken. But now that the annual racing holiday
is over and a review is taken of all the sights witnessed, the
Breeder and Sportsman's representative has to confess that
not one half can be told of the b'nestrace oourse iu existence,
the mammoth grand stand, the crowd, the betting ring, the
stables, the lawn and even the racing can not have justice
done it by my humble pen. For several days prior to the
grand event the hotels began tilling up until Monday, the day
before the race, beds were at a premium and lucky was he
who could procure sleeping accommodation at all, a few
Americans who arrived at a late hour from Sydney, had to
be looked after by their countrymen or they would have had
to walk the streets all night. Burke street was packed with
human beings, Monday, thousands congregating in front of
Tattersalls, to hear the lateBt tips from the many touts who
flock around the great betting headquarters. Conversation
on all topics but horse, was entirely tabooed,, and turn
where you would the first salutation was "what do you
faucy." Man, women aud children, talked of nothing else,
and made their wagers either openly with the book
makers or privately among themselves. Tuesday opened up
bright and fair, neither too hot nor too cold, a slight rain on
Mondav, cooling the atmospheie nicely, and a better day
could not have been desired. While many thousands
traveled to Flemington by coaches, hansoms, four wheelers
and private conveyances, the large nmjority patronized the
railway trains frum Spencer Street Station. There may be
exceedinggood train service in mauy other countries but I
have never seen equaled such a service as that plyed be-
tween Melbourne and Flemington on Cup day. The head of
the Service, Mr. Speight, is to be congr tulated on the com-
pleteness with which every detail was carried out, the crush
was territic, still every one seemed good natured, a character-
istic, by the way of large gatherings in Australia, and what
is even more pleasant to record, not a single accident happened.
Trains convey passengers to the main entrance, but a very
few steps being necessary before you arrive at the stairs lead-
iuguplo the grand stand. As I beheld this sight for the
first time it seemed to dwarf into insignificance anything!
had ever seen before, in the way of a crowd. The Btand was
completely filled and the lovely promenade which faces the
seating accommodation, was one solid mass of moving life.
To the left of the stand is the betting ring and there also the
crowd was immense. Still further on is the saddling paidock,
where large numbers congregate, anxious to take a last
look at their favorites and possibly to pick up infoimation
which may be used to advantage in betting. Such a puBhiDg,
sqneezmg mass it is hard to conceive; one has to.witness it,
before it can be believed. The arrangements were all under
the supervision of a committee of the Victorian Racing Club,
at the head of which is Mr. Byron Moore a thorough gentle-
man and to whom I am under ninny obligations. The racing
wis of the most interesting kind, the 6port starting with &
hurdle event, the favorite, Blue Mountain, beating his field
of eight very easy. You will possibly remember the horse's
owner, Norman Wilson Esq., whom I had the pleasure of in-
troduciugto you some years ago. I may possibly vist his
station, (ranch) near Ballarat, to which I have had a cordial
invitation, if so, shall sead you in the near future a descrip-
tion of this noted Australian breeding farm. The Bailway
Handicap, next, brought out fourteen to face the starter, Plu-
tarch, owned by Hon. J. White, being the horse selected to
o irry the public money, 3 to 1 being the be^t odds obtainable.
He made a good race but was outfooted by Tourbillon a 7 to 1
chance who won by three-quarters of a length from the favor-
ite, the three-quarters being run in 1:16. A five furlong race
was next on, the card, but Mr. White's g g, Pippo waB so
vastly superior to the other seven, that it was robbed of all
iDtorest, he winning as he liked by about three lengths in
1:04}. And now came the great event of the day. One of
the local papers gives such an excellent account of it that I
am tempted to copy its report.

The weigbing-out process was as usual expeditiously got
rid of by Mr. Miles, and, after an interval, the horses b^gan
to file upon the course, the first out being King of the West,
who preceded the uthers by about three minutes. Then
came, in quick succession, E. D Touchstone, the Australian
Peer, Recall, Malua, Phaon, Aristocrat, Bravo, Tradition,
Arsenal, Dick Swiveller, Ensign, Carlyon, Chicago, Mentor,
Spade Guinea, Cyclops, The Yeoman, and Whakawai. Some
little delay occurred at the post, 4 o'clock going ere Tradition,
the favorite, and Ben Belt made up the full complement.
Mr. Watson soon had his horses ranged iu line, and the out-
side flank was composed of Maggie, Touchstone, Whakawai,
Tradition, and Bravo, while on the inner rails were Melos,
Malua. The Yeoman, and Mentor.

The flag was dropped at the first real attempt, Tradition
being the first to break the line, while Melos lost a very
trifling Bpace of ground. Fairly settled down to their work,
the line became scattered, and as they crossed the training
track Lord Headington waB slightly in advance of Mentor, the
next most prominent being Malua, Ensign, Bravo, aud Whak-
awai. Passing the home turn, and commencing to race down
the straight proper, Melos had gone to *he head of his field,
attended by Malua, Mentor, Spade Guinea, Mewmaster and
The Australian Peer, at the head of the next division being
Lord Headington. Bravo aud Maggie. The positions were
varied somewhat as they reached tne end of the carriage pad-
dock, Spade Guinea now holding the lead, followed in a
compact body by Melos, Malua, Newmaster, Bravo, Touch-
stone and Menotti, Mentor lying well up, whilst the rearmost
were E, D. and Recall. Spade Guinea led past the judges'
>v>x half a length in front of Melos, along side of whom were
Malua, Tradition, Bravo and The Australian Peer, Ilex and
Mentor heading the rest, with E. D. and Ben Bolt as stern-
chasera. Rounding the turn aud leaving the straight Meloa
changed places with Spade Guinea, who was immediately
passed successively by one after the other, the New Zealand
b'-ed mare having broken down. Melos was then attended
by Malua, Newmaster, Bravo and Dick Swiveller. at an in-
i«rval of a length coming, Touchstone, the favorite, Whaka-
■ ■ai aud Ilex, the next division headed by Mentor and The
-nstralian Peer, Phaon and E. D. now bringing up the
rear.

For a few moments the horses were behind the crowd, but
-» iieu they again emerged into view, along the river bank,.
Main a was about a length clear of Melos, in attendance on
whom were Di^k Swiveller and Newmaster, then Mentor,
Hex, Bravo, Whakawai, Cyclops, Chicago and Tradition.

Streaming past the bridge. Mr. Inglis had a good hold of
Malua. and Melos was close behind him, on even terms with
the Sydney Derby winner being Mentor and Newmaster, then
at an interval came Dick Swiveller, Whakawai, and the
Australian Peer in a line, the next lot, cIobo up, being com-
posed of Ilex, Bravo, the favorite, Cyclops and Tradition.
So they raced past th6 seven-furlong post, when Ilex all at
once made a forward move and headed his horses, Whakawai
going after him, with Cyclops, Malua, Dick Swiveller, Ensign,
The Yeoman* and Mentor, the latter of whom was apparently
running well within himself. The pace, which up to now,
had been fast, was slightly increase-*, and approaching the
abattoir?, Hex has beat a retread and the leader then became
Cvclops, who drew away three lengths from Bravo and Whak-
awai, Carlyon, Chicago, Dick Swiveller, Mentor and Tradition
each occupying handy positions, while E. D. and Phaon still
were last of all. Racing past the scraping sheds Cyclops was
pursued by Whakawai, The Australian Peer, Bravo, Mentor,
Tradition, and The Yeoman, the lot on pretty even terms,
and the last-named lyiDg on the rails.

Half a mile from home Cyclops was taking his horses along
at a merry rale. Tradition, Whakawai and The Yeoman fol-
lowing, then Mentor (upon whom O'Brien had not yet
moved), Malua and Dick Swiveller. At the bend, leading
down to the home turn, Bravo ran into second place, followed
by Whakawai, Mentor and The Yeoman. Cyclops and Bravo
ran almost side by aide to the turn, an3 The Yeoman at the
same time took third position, and the two rounded the bend
in that order, and headed for home, with Whakawai, Mentor,
The Australian Peer, Malua and the favorite almost at their
heels, Tradition also coming very fast on the outside. Below
the distance The Yeoman drew up to his stable companion,
Bravo and Whakawai coming next, then Mentor and Tradi-
tion, the favorite now showing signs of distress. Tradition
now commenced a run, and drew alongside Mentor. This
movement put O'Brien on the alert, mindful of the way in
which Tradition had interfered with him in the finish for the
Melbourne StakeB, and as be oleverly look Mentor on to the
rails, the victory of the big horse was proclaimed. This was
premature, however, inasmuch as Tradition, as usual, com-
menced to swerve, and he lost his advantage. Meanwhile
Mentor had gained a leading position alongside the rails, and
before the half-distance was reached, Cyclops being in
trouble, he was alongside of The Yeoman, and an even
struggle between the pair seemed probable for a stride or
two; however, Mentor had Mr. Cook's horse beaten, and
Tradition, having been steadied, gallantly answered the call
made upon him for a final run. With a good bit in hand,
though, Mpntor shook off the challenge without the slightest
difficulty, and, drawing out, O'Brien landed the game and
faBt son of Swiveller an easy winner by a length and a half,
amid prolonged cheering. A length behind Tradition came
The Yeoman, with Cyclops close up fourth. Whakawai was
a good fifth, Bravo and Chicago sixth and seventh; and then
came Recall, The Australian Peer, Carlyon, Arsenal, E. D ,
Melos, King of the West, Touchstone and Beryl, the whole
whipped in by Ilex, Menotti, Maggie and Aristocrat. Time,
3:30£. Net value of the stakes, 3,965 sovs. Ensign broke
his off fetlock in the run home, and Dick Swiveller came in
very lame.

summary.

Melbourne, Nov. 6.— The Melbourne Cup, of 25 sovs.
each, 10 ft., or 5 sovs. only if declared to the Secretary of the
V. R. O.j A. J. C, or C. J. C, before 4 p. m., on Monday,
Aug. 6, with 3,000 sovs. and a trophy value 150 sovb. added;
the handicap weight of the winner of the A. J. C, or V. R. C.
Derby of 1883 to be not leBS than 103 lbB, and the winner of
any handicap race of the value of 100 sovs., after declaration
of "weights, to carry 3 lbs. extra; of 200 sovs., 5 lbs. extra; of
300 sovs., 7 lbs. extra; of 500 sovs., 10 lbs. extra; of 1,000
rovb. or upwards, 14 lbs extra; toe second horse to receive
600 sovs. and the third 300 sovs. out of the stake; weights to
be declared at or before 12 noon on Monday, J una 25; second
forfeit (5 sovb.) to be declared and paid to the Seetretary of
the V. R. C, A. J. C, or C. J. C. before 4 p.m., on the Tues-
day preceding the race, or the nominator will be liable for
the balance of the sweepstakes (15 sovs.); two miles.
Mr D S Wallace's b c Meoton, bv Swiveller.-Nlebtmare, I, 115

O'Brien 1

Mr, 3. L. west's br c Tradition, by Richmond— Bridle Wreath, 4,

96( ABpinall '1

Sir. S. O. Cook's ch g The Yeoinau, by The Englishman— Springtime

5. 1116 R»maee 3

Mr. "W. Gannon's b or br c The Australian Peer. 4, 134 Power 0

Mr. J. O. Inglis' b h Malua, a, 133 Owner 0

Hon. J. White's be Carlyon, 4, 129 Hales 0

Mr. W. Oannon's br h Avsenal, 0, 126 Iviroy 0

Mr. H. Strickland's h h Ben Bolt, a, J21 Etherldge 0

Mr. W. l\ Jones' b b Bravo, 5, 117 Bowes 0

Mr. S. G. Cook's b h Cvclops. a. 115 Dalton 0

Mr. R. Orr's bh Kecill.G. n5, including iu Ins. penalty.. Sanders 0

Mr. fl. Haines' ch m Spade Guinea. R. m Harris 0

Mr. T. Sampson's g g Aristocrat. 5, Hi Smith 0

Messrs. Husband and Nichol's u.c. Hick Swiveller, 4. 108 A, Smith 0

Mr. M. O'ShanasBy's br. h. (JhlcaRO, 5, 107, Including lu lb penalty

Campbell o

Hon.'|K."Miteheisou's bl! "c." Wlmkawai,4 US T. Brown q

Mr. M Welch nech.c. Lord Heariinpton, 4, 103 T .tnlin 0

Mr. W. Oannon'B br. c. Melos. », lti Dunhey 0

Hon. J. White's br. g. EnsiRii, -i. 103 Kuxley 0

Mr. H.Osenham'sch. b, Phaon. 'J, 101 Delaney 0

Mr.W. Gannon's b, or br. c. Touchstone. 4. 101 Fielder 0

Mr C Collin's ch. h. New. naoter, 5. 100, including ;ul> penalty Hayes 0

Mr. T. Sampson's b f Maggie, 3, S+s, includinK&lb penalty Archer 0

Mr. J. Murray's br.h. King of the Wept,6,95,currled9 lbs Coad 0

Mr. J. Barnar .'a b. h. E. D., 6. 03 Ring 0

Sir W. J.Clarke.s br. h. Menotti, 6, 91, carried 94 1b Morrison 0

Mr. G. T. Chirnaide'fl bl. f. Beryl, 3, 01 Bloomfleld 0

Mr. S. Miller's b. f. Ilex. 3, 91 - Osborne 0

Betting: 4 to 1 againBt Chicago, 6 to I Carlyon, fi to 1 Whakawai, 7 (o
1 Mentor or Tradition, 1 : to 1 Ensign, Australian Peer or Bravo. 15 to I
The Yeoman, 29 1o I Arsenal, Malua or Dick Swiveller, 25 to 1 Cyclops,
33 to 1 Spide Guinea, Recall, ToucbBtnne, Aristocrat or Maggie, 50 to 1
Newmaster, Mblos or Lord Headington, 100 to 1 Menotti, Ben Bolt,
King of the West, Ilex, Beryl. Phaon, or E. D.

WINNERS OF THE MBLBODBNE COP -TWO MILES.

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As sood as the winning and placed horses bad been an-
nounced, tbe ladies came ont of the grand Btand in large
numbers and invaded the lawn, presentinga sight bat rarely
witnessed. The fabrics worn at the Cop was as varioos as
the styles, and ranged from the hnmblest cotton throngh the
gamut by gamut of enbroidered and unembroided zephyrB
and muslins, tweedBj and serges, caBbmere, and tennis flannel
silks* thick and thin up to the richest satins, and velvets.
The great body of ladies^ however, wore cashmere or liberty
silk. The directoire costume, with its coat generally of rich
watered silk, was patronised by many elegant matrons, but
many more adopted the empire style, with its full bodice and
becoming sasheB, more or less modiflec to meet the exigen-
cies of each case. Josephine frockB in washing materials,;
and sashes, were common amongst quite youDg girls, There
Was no dominant note in colour. Grey and green were both
plentiful, so were pink and blue. White and yellow iu
various forms were by no means left out of court. Several
elegant grey gowns were embroidered in silver, others trimmed
with steel passe men ten a Oriental embroidery seemed to have
gone off a little. Floral parasols were few, and those
matching the rest of tbe toilettes as few. Here and there,
like a belated poppy in a cornfield, a red one was to be seen,
but the vast majority were either so for black or brown or,
with light dresses of cream, of the walking-stick variety. Of
course, bonnets generally wtre of modest attitude. Hats
were very numerous, and as lofty as ever, but not quite bo
much overladen with flowers as they have been.

The attendance was estimated at 140,000, over one hundred
thousand paying hall a sovereign admission to the grand
stand. The Jockey Club, when it received from the govern-
ment its grant of land for the race course, guaranteed that
no profits should accrue from the meetings given, but that all
money received over and above the expenses should be
expended on the ground and buildings. As the profits have
been enormous, and judiciously laid out, Flemington Kace
Course stands without an equal in the world for completeness
and beauty. Underneath the Btand mammoth bar-rooms and
restaurants are fitted up for the use of the public, and a
really excellent dinner can be had at & very moderate price.
While a large proportion of the buildings are only to be
entered by ticket, still under the law by which the club
secured the laud, a goodish portion of the enclosure is free to
the public, who may there witness the contests "without
money and without price." Strange to relate, this is not
taken advantage of by as many as one would suppose, for tbe
avenge Australian out for a holiday is willing to pay, and
pay liberally, for his fun. When the races were over, that
immense multitude had little or no trouble iu geltiDg back to
town, for again the wonderful work of Mr. Speight was mani-
fested by the enormous quantity of carriages standing ready
to convey the traffic home to an early dinner.

Southern Cross.

Our Kentuck7 Correspondent.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman. — The superiorly of the
American thoroughbred over all other horses cannot be merely
an American "boast" indulged as gratification of native
pride, for it is clearly demonstrated by comparison, contest
and competition.

That the combination of blood possessed by Lexington to
transmit to hiB descendants speed, power and endurance to
vanquish their competitors has been shown by their succtss-
ors since they first begun to race.

A recent iBBue of the Live Slock Record, carefnlly noting
the stake winnings of two and three-year-olds in '87 and '88,
shows that all the two and three-year-olds that have won each
§5,000, and upwards number 58, while 53 of them have one
or more crosses of the Lexington or Boston blood. Tbe total
amount won by them in 18S8 foots up §767, 158.50, of which
amount the 53 won $723,718.50, leaving only $43,478 to the
others. Nor is this year an exception, for in 1887 45 two
and three-year-olds won a total of $608,459; of the 45. 37 had
one or more crosses of the Lexington and Boston blood, and
won $518,324, leaving only $70, 135 to the representatives of
all the strains. The two and three-yea r-olds of 1888 and
1888 who have won each $5,000 or more No. 103; ninety of
these have Lexington and Boston crosses, and have won
$1,242,104, leaving- to all others winning each $5,000 or
more $143,513. And further, the time test shows from 23
tables of fastest time on record, from half mile to four miles
have been made by representatives of Lexington and Boston
blood.

With such facts as these why import the Iosb valuable
horse to improve our native blood? Since the importation
of Diomed, the famous old Derby winner, Priam, another,
and the condemned and exiled Glencoe-Trustee, Yorkshire,*
Albion, Bonnie Scotlnnd, Phaeton, Glenelg and Lexington,
whose son, Iroquois, bore away the richest prizes of En-
gland, with numerous of the best mares of England, we can
produce and develop stouter horses of higher speed aud
greater endurance than the lighter borseB of far less stamina,
that are now the type of English racers. As proof — but look
at the number of yearlings annually imported, and see how
very few can win their oats competing with our native bred
horses. The value of importation of an earlier day should
not be overlooked, for the infusion of blood of these Btrains,
made Lexington the grand approximation to equine perfec-
tion his descendants prove him to have b< en. But that we
now have better horseB than can be imported the racing cal-
enders plainly prove, by showing the success of horses rich
in native blood over those without it. Had the English such
horses as Longfellow, Falsetto and Iroquois at the head of
breeding establishments they would come here for hoises to
improve their racing blood, and importation would be
changed to exportation. I long to see the day when we will
have a grand national event equal to or greater than the Eu-
glish Derby, where tbe Derby winners of our various states
Bhall meet to prove the best.

Then welcome all the world to try conclusions with ns,
and prove what country brings out the conqueror. Had
e»-ue American the enterprise and patience to await result,
an I the means to spare from quick wpecul. lions, who wuuld
take one of our first class horses to England and limit his ser-
vice—and race bis progeny, he surely would meet a success
which would st-nd the English here for horses. The best
that we produoe are good enough to race againBt the world.
And the great breeding establishments of Kentucky before
many years heDce will be looked to for champions to go to
every country where the thoroughbred horse has a friend.
And if our stout, ppeedy, horse bottom-native blood is pre-
served, the competitors against it will be seen dancing far back
as shadows fall when the evening «»n is low. Preserve the
pnre meta! we have, and let others be proud of their tinsel.

L. M. Lasley.

Stanford, Kv , November 10, 1888.

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Good Names.

nlatrfat L LM,P 98es ,hat7e donot haT6 occ»8ion to ™-
plain at the carelessness, and m some cases of the bad tasle
shown by American tnrfmen in naming their race horse.
Whenever we-c impare the names they choose with those

Tt .'he6 mo^^enY^W0',0'^1 C°Qntri^ ™"» reminded"
it the more keenly. We have no desire to establish a censor
ship over .he realms of taste and to formula e a set rule on
he subject, but we would gently remind racing men when
they are guilty of indifference to the naming of Uidr horses
and show that although "a rose by any other name would
smell just as sweet." a race horse well named is m™e aTtrao^
live than an Ul-named. Also that with the rani™ orowth of
racing and the multiplication of horses, the propVaTnUon
McaTon8 "^ * ""^ "" me"na °£ » fflore -""ate Xn
The nomenclature of race horses is bound by no law writ-
ten or unwn ten. A horse must have a name for purposes
of identification merely, but people are very apt to judge the
character of the man by the nomenclature it his horses and
certain y in a sport like racing appealing to public favor for
support, the names should be selected which convey some
idea of good taste, and do not offend the ear Naming I horses
after men, of which Johnny Kelly, Joe Mitchell, Joe Lee Jim
Murphy, etc., are samples. There is an undue suggestion
of familiarity about such names, which are not pleasant If
we had the naming of a horse we think we should select
something which is easily spoken or shouted, and naming
norsea after individuals might be followed with such names
as Seymour, Bradford, Honeyman, etc.

Taking the uameB of some of our race horses there is much
room to be found for improvement. Take Emperor Norfolk
for example The name is of the type more common to the
Herd-book than to the Stud-book. There is no such thins
as an Emperor of Norfolk. It is a fanciful creation Fan
King is anothsr which could only have existence in a mind
which would sacrifice sense for sound. Kentucky Ban is
another which means nothing, and that much too lone Lit-
tle Jake is "tough," and King Idle has positively no signifi-

If we were aBked which, in our j'udgment, was the best
name for a race horse, we should say that, where it is pos-
sible, the best name is one which is suggested by the name
of his Bire or dam— a derivative name. The beautv of such
a name is that it facilitates the memory in recallinghorses in
conversation or in writing of them— no unimportant matter
to members of the press, who are often forced to write hur-
riedly, without the time for referring to a Stud Book or Guide
For illustration we have the mare Barbaritv, owned bv the
late Francis Morris, who named her foals Ruthless, Relent-
less, Regardless, Remorseless, Merciless, Barbarian and Dev-
astation. This case was so marked that no mind once cogni-
zant of it ever allowed it to escape. To mention one of them
left no doubt as to its maternity. Many years ago Captain
Duncan, of Alabama, gave us a pleasant example in his mare
Object, by Marshall Nay. This mare had Linnet Wren
Lark, Nightingale, Thrush, Falcon, Swallow, Oriole, Plover'
etc. General Harding also gave us an excellent example in
the case of his old mare Gamma, whose foals were named
Delta, Kappa, Theta, etc.

We took up the English Racing Calendar the other day
and were edified at the taste displayed in naming colts. There
is no doubt in our minds that the English take far greater
pains than we do in this matter. There was a world of humor
shown in some cases, humor that was either transparent or
deep. For instance, there are a horse and his full sister
both of which raced last season. They are ramed respect-
ively, Separation and Divorce, and a're by Quits, dam by
Orange Blossom. Another case of ingenms punning is the
case of a horse by Miser, dam Salute. This horse is named
Present Alms, and it is a hit worthy of Mr. Gilpert, the keen
witted librettist of the "Ifeoman of the Guard," etc. Among
other names, not so humorous, but which are suggested by
the name of both sire and dam, are Yard Arm, a son of Pri-
vateer and Conviction, while a colt by Reverberation, dam
Nun, is called Belfry.

Running one's eye along the index of the English Racing
Calender we find a wealth of instances of the exceeding care
and taste displayed by the English in naming colts and
fillies. Arrow for a son of Quiver is good, but not as
good as Aitowflighi for a daughter of Bowstring. Andante
is good for a daughter of Orchestra, and a daughter of Pri-
vateer is shrewdly named Alabama. One of the most clever
is Bedfellow for a son of Nightgown, and Cabal is the name
bestowed upon a son of Conspiracy. Cainembert, out of
Gruyere, are both sufficiently cheesy and Caution for a son
of Precaution is thoroughly neat. Then we find Chivalry
for a daughter of Gallantry, and Civility for a daughter of
Courtesy. Currency is a daughter of Coinage, and Daunt-
less for a son of Fearless is natural enough. So for that
matter is Decision .by Umpire, and Downfall for a Ben of
Downpour. Drizzle for a son of Scotch Mist is much more
ingenious, however, and so is Explorer for a son of Eureka.
Duplicate out of Double, while good, is eaBy, and so is
Extortion out of Blacksmith. Dyspeptic bv Plum Pudding,
is suggestive. Galop, out of Mazurka, is commonplace, but
Goldsmith out of Crucible is very neat. Thenwe have
Harmony out of Glee; Palmleaf out of Palmflower; Pedes-
trian by Pedometer, and Pedigree by Highborn, but they are
not as teen as Obliquity, out of Sideview. President, by
Statesman, is good enough, but lacks the invention of Small
Fry, out of Littie Fish; Rebound, out of Bounce; Rebus out
of Charade; Knnnymede, by King John and Tirade, ont of
Talkative are all good, but not as clever as Van Dieman's
Land, ont of Distant Shore.

Among onr turfmen none name their colts with belter
taste than Mr. Cassatt. We suspect that Mr. CaBsatt often
leaves the naming of them to his friends, and our occasional
correspondent, "T. C. P.," who has made nomenclature a
hobby. We happen to know that "T. C. P." named The
Bard, and for a son of Longfellow nothing coold have been
more appropriate. Mr. Belmont, too, names his horses very
well, Magnetizer and Magnetic, out of Magnetism, Forester
and Woodflower, out of Woodbine, Prince Royal out of Prin-
cess being samples. Captain Brown also has given us one or
two excellent instances: Reporter, by Enquirer, Galop, out
of La Polka, Infanta, by Kiog Alphonso, Bndhist, by Hin-
doo, all being very neat. Mr. Haggin has named his horses
very nicely, but he has never adhered to the svstem of deriv-
ative names. The same may be said of the Dwyere, whose
horses are all well named, the colts mostly after towns and
cities. Mr. Galway hasalheredto the alliterative style, as
did the former Master of Preakness, Mr. Sanford. Belvidere
by Billet, was alliterative, but not suggestive, while with his
Longfellows he has adhered to it with Linden, Larchmonf,
Lothair, Lysander, Livonia, etc.

People who attend the races are apt to either complain at
Mr. Withers or poke fun at him and declare it "whimsical-
ity" because he allows his horses to race unnamed. It is
certainly very confusing to be compelled to identify two or

three "Cyclone cotts"or "Mary Buckley fillies," and it would
ZZZll h T ' °,i thiS " Mr- Wi,her9 ™uld nanSw.
turfnmn , ,1? " ""* '^^ Bat the fact ">™™ that no

When Mr wRT"" ^ "" giVe° °8 beUer n"mes-
cism Thevar." fa,U,e8aColtor B11y " <=°""enges criti-
l?srdeJeey^vCP ^Vea,neSS''and derivative to the

K^in ™-J ^n-^—nl
tally, whose hair was golden in shade, and her dam was
named for the heroine of Pone's "Rape of the Lock* PaT

Typhoon8 Zh^r10^' Wb° * "^ ™a daughter^,
lyphoon, both showed great discernment and fine taste

MarvBuclT °' ?«*»*>ne *» » -n of Stonehenge afd
Mary Buckley evolved a verv happy bit of naming as did
King Emest for a son of King Tomand ErnestinT &
iJh I" Pre£" a deri™tive name, we regret to note a
s^tLrarry:L'° 'heTC«eof ab'surdityf PariicXl,
and Longfetlnw"1 'a " name.V=b°aen 'or the get of Ten Broeck
"Gaid^S Amon?.the Ten Broecks we find in the
Rtrii -r. £ moDslrosities as Ten Fellow, Ten Bug Ten
Strike, Ten Times and Ten Thousand. Among the Longfe"
Lo^Ko.^?* Fir; L°Dg ?niRht' Lo^ DancegLoug Lfgh ,
K?n!h-»h ' ^DS ?,«n aDd Long Chance Am°°g the sons of
Kingfisher, King Alfonso, King Ban, King Ernest etc are

and Kin?Tra9^ng £"" Eng Crab' KinB Fan, King John
and King Troubler. Bat worst of all are the excesses into

atefforUoT^ °f <b°King Ba- >•» ™° "a End

Ban Bov rTT v* ^ P,°'ti°n ot the »ire's name """
„ „7', Ban Box, Ban Haz'em, Ban Hope and Ban Flag
not one of which mean any thing.-JV. Y. Sportsman S

Turf Superstition.

a Jemnlnv f donbt bt" hat many of the men and boye who
?*,» £P. y HrnQd IaclDg stables are i^enced more or
less by superstition. A Bbeedee and Sportsman renresen
alive has endeavored during the week to ascertain Z feet
mg of those employed at the Bay District Track in regard to
mascots and hoodoos, but without much snccess as almost
every person connected with the various stables now there
evidently disliked to talk about such matters. Even owners
of horses were found who seemed to think the subject was
forbidden ground, and their answers to ouesTions .put Jell

rSLIT I!"' aDd iD tW° CaSeB th8 ^formation required was
refused. It may seem queer that in this age of enlighten-
ment a person will be guided in his betting, and his judgment
biased by such trifles as the sight of a black cat on the da,
1™' y".""*™ « a Jockey, and a prominent one at that

r„n„M h T'Se a" h'3 frieDds not 10 back hia «>ount if he
should happen to notice a black feline when on his way to

the track. He very seriously assured the writer that he had

never won a race when such a circumstance had occurred

and always felt that he could not win that day. One o the

rsiners is the fortunate possessor of a box which decides

the racing qualities ol the horse entered, at least it is bC

Fosedto. It is a box nailed tight, and contains something

which causes a rattle when the box is shaken. If a certain

peculiar noise is heard the horse will win, but when a differ

Zl B1°alD^,leaVlted the entry wi" lose. "a consequently 's
not backed by the stable. This box, according to the stories
told, must be a mine of wealth, for it invariably gives correct
prognostications. It was originally used in the8 South and
is highly esteemed by its owner, who would not part with

A story is told of a well-known racing man who will not
permit one of his hoises to be measured. You may Taess a
horses height, but when it is discovered that one of the
horoughbreds has been measuted that particular horse has
to be sold, as it is supposed he cannot win any more

Horses marked in any peculiar way are not considered
ucky by racing men, and beanty blemishes will prevent
much of "" 1DR eS tha' othe,wl3e are thought very

\Vhile no rabbits' feet were seen, still it is known
that quite a number of the men and bovs consider this oharm
oi e of the luckiest mascots imaginable— that is, if as one
colored man explained, "it be de let hin' foot ob a rabbit
what s done bin cotched in de dark ob de moon, in de mid-
dle ob de night, in de grabe yard."

"I had a very good colored boy this season in the East "
said a well-known owner, "who was parlicularly bright, and'a
very willing hand around the stable. One afternoon he
asked me if he might have a holiday next day, if so he would
get one of the other boys to do bis work; he did not like to
ask the trainer, he said, but wouid like me to give my sanc-
tion to his request. Knowing his faithfulness, I at once
acquiesced, and thought nothing more of the matter till next
day, when on goiug to the stable, I saw the lad evidently
searching for something. He ransacked boxes, peered into
corners and turned over hay and Btraw, until finally I asked
fuJ°: '^eyP'-esent what Joe was looking for. I was informed
that the boy had become possessed of a rabbit's foot, which
had been caught in some peculiar way. and he considered it
a wonderful talisman, but, continued the jockey, he has lost
it, and I do not thiuk be will find it in a hurry. He was
down swimming yesterday and J got the luckv foot and hid
it inside the lining of his own hat. Don't tell him sir will
you ? Seeing the youngster worry so muc'i over the trifle I
at last told him where the charm waB, and I verily believe he
would have done anything in the world for me. He had
asked for the holiday on purpose to look for his lost treas-
ure.

The bone of a murderer's hand is considered by many a
great lock bnnger, or, if that is not obtainable, a lock of hair
from the head of one who has taken human life is supposed
to possess equal power for good.

Why such a notion should have occurred to any person
that the possession of a portion of a murderer's anatomy
could by any means bring good luck is bevond the conception
of an ordinary mortal, but still the fact exists that this
hallucination prevails in the minds of many turf men.

One of the stable boys Faid that he never had anv success
when a crow flew across the track or road on the morning of
a race if it only cawed once, but on the contrary, if it cawed
three times be knew that snccess was certain. He also said
that he knew a trainer back cast who invariably rubbed his
horses feet with a sort of paste, made by boiling the blood
of a black cat mixed with the blood from a black pullet.

Dreams play a very important part in horse racing,' and
nearly all the boys are more or less influenced by their sleep-
ing visions. Astory was told of one of the boys who dreamt
thst two Kings won a race. All the stsble laiis heard of the
vision next morning, so they bet on Kinj- Crab and Kina
Idle. As both '.horses won in their respective races it is
simply a matter of impossibility to try and make the super-
stitious ones believe that there is nothing in dreams One
of the owners who was met at the track said he saw in a

dream a chestnut horse win the Derby. Sure enough TVranf
Tattersall's.

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consequence of continual dissensions, resulting finaUvTn

flyer Hall (named after the old favorite) nea •Bury St lS"
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and one whose name is as familiar in all 7 '"""""ions,

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Richard Tattersall, who then represented the family tried
hard to obtain a renewal, but the land was wanted f™ another
purpose and had long before been bespoken. They therefore
purchased a site at Knightsbridge, near Albert Gate and yet
sufficiently near the old original location at "The Corner "
where they erected their present handsome and commodious
premises, which are capable of stabling seveS hundred
?,'T-' a.vd Zb?tB the PrindPal 8a'es of radng and blooQ
stock in the United Kingdom are held. In the subscription
rooms adjoining the sale ring the chief races of the 3 are
regulated, and all betting on horses takes its cue from the
prices given, offered and taken at "Tattersall* , -

the present head of the firm is Edmund F. Tattersall a
fine specimen of an English gentleman, and justly esLemed
and respected by all w.o know him. He is nearing the shadv
side of life, being sixty-five years old. though a hale and

fromyh,?a,n'hbnt hVSfbegiunin8'° look forward to resting
from bis labors, and it is undoubtedly with a great dea of
satisfaction that he sees his son, Somerset, posseSe. no whit
less ability and taste for the business which has grown so
nobly since it was founded by "Old Tat" in 766? Young
at E onengd80?f„ d aoc'Ioneer'a /esk an education obtained
at item end Oxford, and a modest, gentlemanly bearing
wnich augurs well for his social as well as busing future -
British American. 'ure'

A Ten Mile Trot.

vJ,h6,K, W-"S " teD-,miIe trot at Belmont Driving Park
Philadelphia, recently, between E. M. Vassev's »™„
gelding Snowball and Mike Sullivan^ gray mar- kSE
S., for S500 a side. Snowball is an old camp^LTwho has
a record of 2:22*, and who at one time was well known .
White Cloud. Katie S is a four-year old rf'gS.',1 enounce
frack Th re„COrd and tbl8 waB •«' first appearance on any
. 1 i The conditions were unpropilions. A cold wind
retarded the horses on the first quartef, there was a flu rn' of
snow and the track was very soft. Katie S. kept the lead
or eight miles and then Snowball showed up to the
front and at the nnish he was five lengths ahead Snow?
ball showed great distress at the finish and pulled op

„t™ ™h <Ti a,,e f a,pp!Sred fresb- The time waa 32 ™-

ntes and 61 seconds for the ten milee. Turfmen say either
horse can beat the record of 27 minutes and 231 seconds on a
good day and track. The time for each mil was 3461
3:34, 3:31}, 3:23i, 3:21}, 3:21, 3:09}, 3:07}, 3. -06, 3:09

About Ladies Horses.

There is no lady's horse really, as any horse is as miiel,
suited to a skilled lady riderasVo a man* s„va ■ a writer S
exchange Still it is thought a horse exceeding 1 ."bauds "
inches in height ought not to be selected. T1il° reason cer-
tain horses are set apart to ladies is because ladies do not
usually enjoy one that trots, though some English ladies do
and in England ladies ride horses that jump fences and
ditches, as they must to take part in fox-hunting \ horse
that is nddeu always or often by a lady is commonly des-
pised by an expert geutlemau rider, on account of its easv
gaitedness. What is enrions is that horses so used do no*t
hist so long as those ridden by gentlemen, "the dinerenoB
being accounted for by the constant use of the off lee in the
canter." Give a lady, then, a rather small horse If she
becomes a trained rider her voice and hand will be as .fleet
ive with the animal as a man's, Some horses which will not
stand a man s handling at all ore at once obedient to femi-
nine control. It is something of an art to mount and dis-
mount a horse on the part of a woman. I don't know how
common horse blocks are in England, but mounting and dis.
mounting to the ground are there the usual way But the
woman to do this needs a groom. As a groom simply holds
the horse a gentleman assists the lady in rising ana coming
down; there is more security, and the feat is more easily
done. The good rider alone attains success, as in dancinc
by considerable practice, joined to natural aptitude «"'
nii.-st sit erect and perfectly square to the front tookii
ward directly between the horse's ears. Wnensi iti
iM.dyaccomniodate itself with easv pliancy to the mov.
of the horse. Any moving forward or leaning sideways r.
her power over the horse and destroys the gnu
the exercise. A fair equestrienne ii certainly ,,,„
pretty sights. A woman or girl, if a skilful rider nevei
otherwise than attractive.— The Horseman

420

%\xt gtSmiLer and jlpotlawar;.

Dec. 29

A Boy's Letter.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Your request for a
letter from me detailing my experiences in the East with the
MeCarty stable is somewhat of a surprise, as I supposed the
usual course was for a newspaper to send a reporter and
interview the person who ^has to be pumped. However, I
will try and tell you as concisely as possible about the trip.
Father promised me that if I was a good boy and progressed
in a favorable manner with my studies -that I should accom-
pa ny the stable on tour. That I was taken along is evidence
enough that the schooling part had been carried out. but
occasionally if I did anything wrong father would say, "Now
you shall not go with us." It was not until the cars were
well out of Sacramento that I felt assured the eastern trip was
really to be made by me, father then having no chance to get
rid of me.

The ride was a slow one, the days being taken up by figur-
ing how much we would wij, and before reachiog Ogden I
was satisfied in my mind every Btake in the East was at our
mercy. I have neglected to sttte that we left on the tirBt day
of May, 188S, with thirteen horses all told, two of which
belonged to Frank VannesSj they being Bolero and Adeline.
Of the others, we placed most reliance in C. H. Todd, Sor-
rento, Tiburon and Gerty MeCarty. We kept quiet about
Todd, for we expected to pull off the Suburban with him,
much in the same style as the American Derby was captured.
That anticipation was knocked in the head, as he went lame
immediately on his arrival in New York.

We stopped at Ogden to lake a rest, and just before resum-
ing our journey met the Porier Ashe stablf, which had come
on the train, leaving Saoramento one day later than we. I
here discovered that they had an idea also about cleaning up
the purses huDg out by eastern associations, haviug such
good ones as Triboulet, Geraldine, Flood Tide, Tracy and
Gladys to do the trick with. From there we went by the
Union Pacific to Chicago, where we again rested, putting up
the horses at Leihy & Son'd stables. We then took the
Pennsylvania Koad to New York, and arrived there without
accident or anything worthy of mention, Father had tele-
graphed to Matt Stoin to secure stall room for the horses at
the Brooklyn track, but all the available space being occupied,
Mr. Storn secured accommodation for the stable at Sheeps-
head instead. We walked the horses to the track, Mr. Van
uess accompanying us. I staid around the stable for several
days watching how things were going until the 22 of May,
when we. made our first entry, for a puise of $750. The
horses had hardly come to from their long journey, and Tib-
nron was not at himself, so he only came iu fourth. We did
not start in any more races at that meeting, but waited until
the opening of the Coney Island Jockey Club dates, the first
venture being for a puree, on June 22d, but as before only
secured fourth place, Gladys being just behind Tiburon. We
laughed at the idea of the Califoroians keeping such close
company even if we secured no place honor?.

The first race which we thought was possible to win
occurred on June 28th. It was a Bweepstukes, and there were
entered such cracks as Harrisburg, My Fellow, Marsac,
Dalesman, Glory and the Juanita colt, in addition to several
others. Sorrento was quoted at 30 to 1, and I invested a
couple of hundred attheodds. thinking it quite good enough.
We were again doomed to disappointment, as third was the
best we could do, Harrisburg being first and My Fellow sec-
ond. We had the satisfaction of beating Flood Tide, how-
ever, he starting at 8 to 1 only. On June 30th we Btarted in
our first stake-race, Sorrento being the entry for the "Good-
Bye." Flood Tide was also a Btarter, and after a whipping-
finish managed to win, beating Tenny and Winfield, Sorrento
being unplaced.

That was a good-bye for us for the present to Sheepshead,
as we now journeyed to Monmouth Park to take part in the
Independence Stake, Sorrento being again our champion.
Gerty MeCarty, while she had run very well here, did not
seem to relish running m the East, and got very sulky in her
work, so we could not depend on her. She only started
three timeB and failed to do any good, so there is no necessity
of referring to her again.

The Independence Stake is now run for on July 4th, and
is, I think, a very appropriate name. We had changed the
jockey each time the colt Btarted, trying to get the one which
would get most out of him, but we were plaving in hard luck
because he was on each occasion almost the last to get off, in
fact we thought the starter was giving us the worst of it. We
now secured the services of Martin to ride, but he was no
better than the oneB who had proceeded him. Sorrento
Btarted at 20 to I, that magnificent filly Lady Margaret being
first choice at 5 to 2. She won easily by two lengths, Buddhist
Becond, and Singlestone third. Again Sorrento ran unplaced,
bnt still we were not discouraged, for all that was necessary
was a good start, and we knew we could win. On the 10th
of that month oor nest eBsay was made in the July stakes,
Sorrento being again the starter. He had lost so often that
the bookmakers were prepared to give almost any odds. There
was not a large field, yet still the books showed 15 to 1 against
the colt, and at this figure I placed $600, feeling that luck
must change some time. Stewart had the mouDt, and when
the flag fell was all but left behind, Forrest King getting a
flying lead of about four lengths. Between the leader and
our colt was strung outDiable, Winfield, Galop and the Cy-
clone colt. It looked from the start as though California was
again in the soup, especially as those rattling riders Garrison,
McLaughlin and Hay ward had mounts in the race. Stewart
made a gradual overhauling race, keeping up a steady pace,
increasing it slightly as he turned into the stretoh, and one
by one the field was cut down, Sorrento winning easy by two
lengths in 1:19. I had been backing horses ever since our
arrival, and with rather poor success, but this victory made
us all feel good, and my purse was a trifle heavier tban it had
been. July 19th we entered Tiburon in the selling race,
there being ODly five starters, Servia from the Dwyei stable
being a strong favorite at 8 to 5. Tiburon was evidently
thought least of by the book makers, for they offered 10 to 1
freely against him. It was an easy race for "Tib," the Re-
form—Elastic filly second, and Dalesman third. Winning
two such races in succession made us solid, and now the
newspapers began to lalk about Dan MoCarty and his son.
It is wonderful what a difference the possession of money
makes, hitherto unnoticed, now everybody wanted to see
father and his white hat, while the ladies nspd to Btop me and
ask me for tips. The nest race for which the stable had an
entry was the Sapling Stakes, run July 28th. The winner
would receive almost $7,000, so ne secured the great Garri-
son to ride Sorrento. He was never in the race, for "Snap-
per," seeing he could not win, eased up the colt and came in
last, Tipstaff securing an easy victory from tbosa escellent
ycung ones Faverdale colt and the Cadence colt. Iu this
race Sorrento started at 7 to 1. My purse was a trifle heavier
at the conclusion of this race, for' while I played Sorrento
straight I had also played Faverdale colt for a place. BeiDg

around the Btables almost continuously I had a good oppor-
tunity of seeiug the work done, so could make my selections
with better judgment than these who only came down from
town in time to witneBs the races. Tom Hanahan, the
trainer for the Wither's stable, had taken quite a notion to
me, and I got from him many good things which tended to
keep my funds in pretty fair condition. The next event for
which we had a go was the Amboy Handicap, August 9th,
with Stewart again in the saddle. Sorrento had proved an
in an out horse up to now: a hard race knocking all the go
out of him tor several days, so much so that he always re-
quired plenty of rest after a race. Stewart adopted Garri-
son's tactics in the Amboy, when he saw the colt could not
get first place he pulled him up and made it more of an es-
erciBe gallop. The odds were 15 to 1 iu this contest against
Sorrento, Ransom, of the Haggin stable, being favorite at 5
to 2, but Minion, a 16 to 5 chance, won, the Invercauld colt,
now called Infanta, being second* with Ransom third. The
Junior Champion Stakes, on August lltb, h id Sorrento again
as a starter, but he was not himself jet, and the layers of o ids
seemed to know it, for Joe Cotton bet father $5,000 against
$50 against the colt. That was the first time I saw Proctor
Knott extended, and I have great confidence he willl prove
himself the crack of 18S9. He won the Junior in hollow
fashion, Faverdale colt second, and Fresno third . For fourth
and fifth there were Salvator and Diablo, Sorrento coming in
sisth, leading such horses as Eric, Oregon, Caliente, Lady
Margaret, Reporter and others. August 16th saw us have a
flyer at the Free Handicap Sweepstakes, for which there were
twelve starters, Tenny a good favorite selling at 7 to 2, with
Fides, who early in the season ran a dead heat with French
Park, second choice at 4 to 1. As usual Sorreoto was a long
shot, 20 to 1 being obtainable at the opening, and never less
than twelve. Father sent round men to bet at different
places bo as not to drive the price down too fast. Taylor
had the mount that day and won in a canter, Madstone being
second and Fides third, the time being 1:15 for the three
quarters, pretty good for a colt starting at 20 to 1. Poor Bur-
ton, he lost $7,000 on the race, and many others IobI heavily.
I always liked to bet with Billy Connor because he frequently
gave me a point or two more than the others would pay. Tom
Evans, a sporting man, asked me before the race wno would
win, and on my word he played our colt. As I always had
a strong liking for Gorgo, the Isouomy filly which was iu
Senator Hearst's stable, Mr. Evans made me a present of a
handsome breastpin, containing a band-painted picture of the
great English sire. AuguBt 21st the Select Stakes were run
for, Sorrento a^ain carrying our colors, but the bookmakers
would only give 7 to 2, notwithstanding that such horses as
Auricoma, Tipstaff, Blue Rock and Florentine were on the
card. When "the flag fell the usual bad luck was in store for
us as Sorrento's head wa^ turned in the opposite direction,
even with the bad start he came iu third, Auricoma winning,
Tipstaff second. I plajed only lightly on this race, as Auri-
cocua was another favorite of mine, and I fancied her a bit as
against the balance of the field. The Carteret Handicap
AuguBt 28th, saw Sorrento again in the field, tuis time with
Jimmy McLaughlin up. The starting price for the colt was
5 to 1, he being second choice, Fresno having first call at 8
to 5. The Faverdale colt won easily, FreBno Becond, Sttph-
anie third and Sorrento nowhere. That was our last race at
MoDmouth, the stable going to the Brooklyn track, where on
August 30th we started the colt in a sweepstakes in which
the added money was $2,500. Diablo was tiist choice at 9 to
5, and Sorrento was an outsider at 10, 12 and 15 to 1. The
temptation was too great to resist so we played $600 on the
race at these odds, McLaughlin once more having the mount.
For a wonder the colt got a good start, which Jimmy was not
slow to take advantage of, and immediately got a lead of three
lengths, which he kept to the finish, Diablo being second and
The Lioness third.

The watch showed 1:15, this being the second time that
the colt had gone three quarters in a minute and a quarter.
We gave McLaughlin $500 for his work, and still had a little
left out of the winnings, the value of the stake being $2,950,
beside what we received from the book makers. Sorrento
was still in his two-year-old form, but I had just passed my
thirteenth birthday, so we determined to try the colt in an
all-aged race. A sweepBtake on September 6th gave us an
opportunity, so we engaged the light weight Freeman as jock-
ey, and started Sorrento against such old campaigners as
Sam Harper, Connemara, Lottie Wall and Niagara. The
colt was selling at 10 to 1, but he never bad a Bhow and ran
unplaced, Harper winning easily, Niagara second and Gri-
maldi third. This was more of an experiment than any-
thing else, to see if Sorrento could go a mile, and as the
race was won in 1:42 with Sorrento well up we felt satisfied
with the mult.

Ihe Laurel Stakes, September 22d, had Sorrento as a
staiter. the price being 6 to 1. I bad watched Mr. Belmont's
She at work and barked her heavy for a place, so although
our colt waB neither 1, 2, 3, my winnings on the race were
large, She coming in first, Auricoma 6euond, Madstone third.
Covington rode for us in the race, and was fully twenty
lengths behind the field when the flag fell.

A purse race on September 26th nest claims attention, and
as this was another all-aged race we did not espect to win,
however we played the colt for place honors and were beaten
out by Banner Bearer, carrying 120 pounds, first, Sorrento
second, and Speedwell third.

We now changed our trainer, Mr. Miller leaving us, G. R.
Buchanan taking his place. Once more and for the last time
the colt was started, the occasion being the Holly Handicap,
September 28th. We had tried nearly all the good jockeys so
far, escept Isaac Murphy, so for this last attempt we secured
the celebrated colored jock, but he was not Bnccessful, the
colt running unplaced, Diablo first, Radient Becond, Mad-
stone third.

We started for California on October 3d, via the Atchinson,
Topeka and So»ta Fe route, resting as before in Chicago, and
also at Raton, N. M. I hope to be able to visit the East
again nest year, and probably will if I can make a favorable
showing in my Btudies. We have fifteen running horses at
Sacramento now and may have more before the next season
opens. Sorrento is entered for the Amerloan Derby, and
also in many other three-year-old stakes. I trust he may be
successful, if only for the reputation of California. In the
Futurity we have Pasadena, by Himyar-Corbena, and also
Pandora, by Rayon d'Or-Blue Grass Belle. Hoping this let-
ter is what you desire, YourB Respectfully,
Daniel Joseph McUarty,

John Porter, one of the very best of English trainers, says
that Ormonde, never having won a race of two miles or
over, has not left a mark as good as that made by iBouomey.
Mr. Porter gives Isonomy the credit of being tho beBt
horse he ever trained, as he twice won the Ascot Cup, as
well aB the Goodwin, Brighton and Doncaster Cups. Gorgo,
which ran in the colors of Senator Hearst last season, is
an Isonomy filly.

Ghats.

"Tell you something about Yum Yum, eh?"
"Well, I don't know as there is much to tell." said Si Mul-
key, "I happened to be out at the ranch one day and took a
look through the stable and finally went into a field 'where a
lot of young ones was playing around, sort of kittenish like,
and made up my mind there was some good stock running
loose there. So I saw Mackay and told him I thought there
was as good, if not better, horses in the paddock than he bad
in training. 'Well,' says he, 'you are doing nothing, sup-
pose you take up some of them and see what you can do
with them.' Well, I corralled fourteen as likely looking
thoroughbreds as you ever saw) and among them was the
Onondago filly. 1 had a lot of trouble with her, on aocount
of a bad habit she had of striking odo of her feet, and every
two or three days she would show up lame. I got a pair of
boots made much after the style used on trotting horses, and
at last I got her in condition. Mackay offered to bet me a
hat that I would get disgusted with the mare, and ventured
the remark that Onondago stock did not amount to much,
bnt when I showed him a trial in 1:43 he changed his tune
and paid tor a hat, From what I know of Yum Yum I
should think it possible for the mare to make a record as a
four-year-old equal to that of her stable companion FireDZi.

"Well, Matt, what do you fancy as the coming three-vear-
old?"

"It will not require much guessing," said Mr. Storn.
"Yoor esceedingly good article in last wtek's Breeder and
Sportsman from 'The Tipster' summed up the known quan-
tity in such escellent style that there is hardly anything for
me to say. Of the unknown quantity I understand Mr.
Withers has two or three two-year-olds he did not start this
season, any of whioh may prove cracking three-year-olds.
The Dwyer Brothers also have several who are being carefully
looked after and the Pacific Coast may have a few, at present
nuknown to fame, that will cause some surprises back East
nest year. Of course my preference should be given to a
Californian horBe if only from State pride, but layiug all bias
to one side I cannot see that Proctor Knott has any advantage
over Salvator. The Kentucky gelding is a grand horso. and
stands very high in my estimation, but at the same time I
have an equally high opinion of Sdvator. The latter was
not over-run, he is a good weight-canier, has a tine constitu-
tion, and when they meet you will find the Haggin colors as
close to the wire as any others. However, you must not
overlook two more that I have in my mind's eye. French
Park and the Foverdale colt are the equal of any, and among
the four mentioned it is likely the crack three-year-old will be
found. Diablo is not a strong horse, and runs too much in
and out. Sorrento and Caliente are not in the class with my
favorites, bnt Sorrento may get better, aB the Hooker stock
improves with age. I do not think Fresuo should be named
with the big four, although he is a good useful horse. Auri-
coma will be heard from later in the season. I fancy the
King Earnest filly is not an early trainer, and it will take
some time to get her just right. We did not see enough of
the Minority filly to draw conclusive evidence as to her worth,
but I jadge her to be a rattling good mare. Eric will prove
a bread winner or my judgment is much at fault. The big
race he won at Monmouth in the mud stamped him as being
a horse of rare quality, and I know Hay ward thinks a lot of
him. But remember what I said, there may be an unknown
that will carry off the honors for 1889."

"Well, 'Grim, ' what is it you want to know," said Mr. Ten
Broeck one day this week, when I happened to meet the vet-
eran horseman.

"Well, sir, anything that will interest the Breeder and
Sportsman readers. I hope your health is improving in this
mild climate."

"Yes, I feel much better here than in England, for the
gout does not trouble me here as it did over there, but I have
tried to leave you, however. Some two or three weeks ago a
friend informed me that President Cleveland was going to
Europe when his term of office espires, so I wrote at once to
him asking if any price had been put on his residence at Red
Top, because if it was in the market I should like to pur-
chase it. Only to-day I received an answer from his Secretary
informing me that the place was not for sale, and I must con-
fess the disappointment was great, as I should like to have
owned the place. However, that will neither interest yon nor
your readers, for they want horse items. I have seen people
disappointed on the race course though, that felt worse than
I do now. I remember an occasion some years ago, at Don-
caster, the Bradgate Park Stakes being the event, and Mr.
Abington was desirious of backing Necromancer to win a
large amount. As there was a probability of a small field,
ami in order to make a market, Mr. Abington gave "Billy"
Brown fifty pounds to run Grand Composer, at Ihe same lima
paying both the stake and the jockey's fee. Grand Composer
won, and Necromancer was second. Final result: Mr. Abing-
ton lost the winDing stake; he lost the £3,000 he backed his
horse for; he lost the money he otherwise would have won;
and to some extent loat the horse as well, as Necromancer
broke down."

A New Dance.

Some few months ago a delegation of Sions Indians paid
a visit by invitation, to the Navajoe Agency, and had a
rUht royal time, the home folks doing everything in their
power to make the stay of their guests as pleasant as possi-
ble. The Sionx in return for the kindnesses shown them
made up what was called a dog dance, one of the canine race
being killed, and then a deal of ceremony gone throngh
with, after which a weird sort of dance waa instituted. It
seems that that the Navajoes had never seen that particular
sort of a fandango before, and eagerly besought the strangers
to sell the right of dancing it, for be it known, one tribe of In-
dians will not use the dance of another tribe until the right so
to use it has been regularly purchased. Money, blankets and
arms were freely offered by the Navajoes, but without suc-
cess, the Sious demanding six hundred head of horses for the
privilege desired. The necessary number was ultimately
raised, and .(lie Sionx departed for their Northern homes
richer by far than when they arrived there.

George Starr, well known as assistant to Budd Doble, has
arrived at Los Angeles with Jack, 2:18A; Knight, 2:294; Rati
1. dge 2:27$. Among the pacers are Ed. AlleD, 2:17i, and the
champion Johnston, 2:06$. The string will winter in the
southern oounty.

Two of the most successful and cautious bettors to be
seen on the "big circuit," saysau Eastern exchange, are John
Madden of Legington, Ky., and Henry Simons of Louisville,
Ky. They play heavy en the favorites and likewise on the
field, consequently their losiugs are small. After the race
they are usually to be seen assorting a big stock of pool
tickets, Then they "Hash up" the winning cards to their
friends, who congratulate them on their good luck.

1888

%h& §5txete mxd $ pjcnrtsmati.

42 1

George Wilkes' Roll of Honor.

From tbe "Chicago Horseman."
The following table shows a complete list of tbe roiib and
daughters ot George Wilkes whioh have trotted in 2.30 or bet-
ter up tbo present time. Also tbe produce of his sons and
daughters which have entered the 2:30 list:

Name.

Harry Wilkee 2:134

Guy Wilkes 2:16|

Mike Wilkes (pacer) 2:153

Wilson 2:16$

Wilcox (pacer) 2:16$

So-So 2:17*

J. B. Richardson. t2:17i

Rosa Wilkes 2:18i

Baton Wilkes t2:18

Bad Orook (pacer) *2:18j

Wilton 2:1»J

Joe Bunker 2:194

Flora Wilkes (pacer) 2:194

Tom Rogers 2:20

Albert France 2 :20£

Lumps 2;21

May Bird 2:21

Ambassador 2:21$

Kentucky Wilkes 2-21$

Early Dawn 2:214

Brown Wilkes 2;21if

General Wilkes 2:2l|

Honesty (pacer) 2:22

KinR WilkeB 2:22$

Ira Wilkes (pacer) 2:22£

Bob's Jug 2:22$

Lizzie Wilkes 2:22$

Sister WilkeB 2:22*

A lcantara 2 :23

NellieL 2:23$

Prospect Maid 2:23$

Sherman 2:234

Quten Wiikes 2:23$

Record. Name.

Record.

WilkeB Boy 2:2*4

Roweua 2 :2*k

Blondlne 2 .24 j

Onward 2 :25$

Isaac , 2:25$

Favorite Wilkes 2:251

Favorita 2:264

Defender 2:26

Gambetta Wilkes 2:26

Abby 2:26$

Fanny Wilkes 2:26$

Georgiana 2 :26$

Alcyone 2:27

St. Gothard 2:27

Howard 2:97$

Anglin 2:274

Cubs t2:27J

Simmons 2:28

Young Wilkes 2:28$

Mambrino Wilkes 2:28$

EUerslie Wilkes *2:i8J

Miss Wilkes *2:29

Busby 2:';9$

The King 2:29$

Richard Wilkes 2:29$

Jeff Wilkes 2:29}

Magna Wilkos *2:'m

Bonnie Wilkes ...2:294

Macy (pacer) 2:294

Carrie 2:29*

Daisy Wilkes *2:30

Kitty Wilkes *2:30

ADRIAN WILKES.

Roy (pacer) t2:144 I Lillian (pacer) *2:19i

AEDALLAH WILKES.

Saxon 2:28

AMBASSADOR.

...12:154 1 Black Ambassador (pacer) 2:25

2:20 Donald R. (pacer) 2:29$

2:25 | Sciota Girl( pacer) s t D *2:29$

Lady Wilklns (priced .

Hy Wikes (pacer)

Embassador

ALCANTARA.

White Socks 2:204 I Alcavala 2:29

Alpha t2:2:i4 Autograph *2:30

Lady Emma 12:234 I Nightingale *2:30

Alcagetta «2:25 |

ALCYONE.

Sllverone 2:19-| I Quartermaster. *2:24J

Iona • *2:22 Alcandre *2:2G$

Golden Rod *2 :22$ i Alcyona 2 :29

Alcryoue 2:23$ |

BOURBON WILKES.

Ada B *2 :26fc I Tilford *2:29

Winona *2:284 Hamletta 2:29$

Sterling Wilkes t2:26J I

BARTHOLOMEW WILKES.
Geneva Wilkes 12:24$

BABNET WILKEB.

Champion "Wilkes 2:27$ | Lena WilkeB 2:29$

BARON WILKEB.

French? (pacer) *2:294

COUHX WILKES.

*2:27

Georgette

Sally Vagen.,

DANVILLE WILKES.

.*2:28

FOLLEB WILKES.

DaWd L 2:194

GUY WILKES.

SaHe Wilkes 2:18

GAMBETTA WILKES.

Don Pizarrc (pacer) *2:S9$

HARRY WILKES (LETCHER 's).

Billy Wilkes 2:294

HARRY WILKES (CONK'S).

Rosaline Wilkes T2:144

JAY BIRD.

EagleBird 2:21

KING WILKES,

Oliver K 2:16$

LUMPS.

Bessie P '2:29 | Snooks 2:30

LYLE WILKES.

Mattie Wilkes 2:30

MAMBUINO WILKEH 2:28i[.

Arthur Wilkes 9:'-'44 | R. M. Wilkes «2:27

mambbino wilkes (Ayree).
Gus Wilkes 2:22$ | Alpbeus 2:"t0

ONWABD,

Dumas (pacer) *2:19 I Rutledtfe *2:27$

Houri.... ts<:r»i Onslaught 2:284

Emulation t2:22 | Attraction (pacer) *2:2BJ

Anderson Wilkes 2:224 Linnette 2:29$

Counsellor 2:24 | Clara Wilkes *2:29$

Shadeland Onward *2:24$ I Motor 2:294

Advance *2:244 Arolyte 2:30

Hike Egan *2:27 | Toinette *2:3«

PINEAPPLE,

Lady Thistle 2:27$

BED WILKES.

Prince Wilkes 1 2 :14 J I Lady Mascott.. *2:264

Phil Thompson 2:16i

Wayne Wilkes 2:184

Hinder Wilkes t2;20$

Repeiition .' *2:21

Edna Wilkes (pacer) *2:23

Ernestine (pacer) *2:24

Grover Wilkes (pacer) *2:24i

Reed Wilkes 2:55|

Charley Wilkes 2:264

BIMMONB.

Gossiper *2:29$ | Bon-Bon *2

WILKEB BOY,

Oriana ■ ■- f2:^7$

Whtp^aw 2:27£

J. JR. Shedd 2:28$

ClaroT 2:2h$

Ashland Wilkes »2:29$

Messenger Wilkes »3:29J

BesBie C 2:30

Richard 2:30

Angelina.,
Axtell....

•2:281

WILLIAM L.

Balsora A ilkes (pacer), .

*2:23

Wilkie Collins.

. . .•2:17$ | Annie Wilkes *2:26$

Wilkes Spirit.
Preston Wilkes 2 :29 1

YOUNG WILKES.

William H 2:181] Maggie M *2:<0

William C 2:2»j( | Victor Wilkes *i:30

YOUNG JIM.

Girnet 2:19 | Mollie Wilkeu 12:202

Butterfly 2 :19j |

ZACUARIAH

,t2:243

The following 2:30 perfoimers were produced by daughters of
George Wiikes:

Fugue 12:19$ I Bon-Bon *2:26

Butterfly . 2:19| Vandal Wilkes (pacer 2:2fi*

Eagle Bird 2:21 I David Wilkes (pacer) *2:28$

Wilkesbrino ..2:23 I Rijah *2:2»$

Nettle Leaf 2:2 $ Clifton Boy 2:30

France *2:2B I

♦New-comers into the 2:30 list.

tHorsefl which h'ave reduced their record during the past year.

Eleotioneer'e 2:30 Trotters.

Adair, b j>, dam Addie Lee by Black Hawk (Oulver'si— 1*86-36. ...2:17$

Albert W , b b, dam Sister by John Nflion, 187 18t6— 25 2:20

Ausei, bb, dam Annette by Lexlnglon 1887—5 2:20

Anteeo, b b, dam Columbine by A. W. Richmond, 1687— 1885— 22.. 2:164
Antevolo (4 yrs.) br t, dam Columbine by A. W. Richmond, 1687—

1885—8 2:194

Bell Boy, br h, dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor, 870— 1837— 5... .2:19$

Bonita, br m, dam May Fly by St Clair— 18BG— 9 2:184

CarrleC.,br m, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay, 8-1885— 4 2:24

Olav, br h, dam Maid of Clay by Henry Clay, 8—1884—1 2-26

•Clifton Bell (4 yis.),'b b, dam Clarabel by Abdallah Star— 1887-4.. 2:244

Eros, br h, dam Sontag Mohawk by Mohawk Chief— 1887— 1 2:294

ballis.bh, dam Felicia by Messenger Duroc, 105— 1816 -2 2:334

Fred Crocker (2 yrs.), b g, dam Melinche by St. Clair -1880— 2 2:25$

Hinda Rose (3 yrs.), br m, dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor, 870—

1883-6 2.194

Lot Slocum, br g, dam Glencora by Mohawk Chief— 18B7— 54 2:174

•Maiden (3 yrs), bm, dam May Queen, 2:20. by Norman. 35— 1887— 2 2:23

Mauzanita(4 yrs.), b ra. dam Mayflower by St. Clair— 1R86— 20 2:18

Old Nick, b g, dam Stockton Maid by Chieftain. 721— 1887— 13 2:23

Palo Alto (4 yrs.), b h, dam Dame Winnie by Planet— 1886-17 2:20$

Rexford (3 vrs.), bh.dam Rebecca by Gen. Benton, 1755— 1886— 7. .2:24
St. Bel (4 yrsj, bl h, dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor, 870—1886

JO 2:244

Stella, b m, dam Lady Rhodes by Gen. Taylor— 1887— 1 2:30

Sphinx (4 yrs.), b h, dam Sprite by Belmont, 64—1887-10 2:23

Wildflower (2yrfl.), bm, dam Mayflower by St. Clair- 1881— 2. ... 2:21
Peruvian Bitters (pacer), b g, dam Nelly Walker by Thorn^ale {?)—

1886—3 2 :234

The following is Eleotioneer's 2:30 list for 1888.

Azmoor, 6 years old, dam Mamie C. by imp. Hercules 2:243

Arbutus, C years old, dam Amy by Messenger Duroc 2:30

Cubic, 5 years old, dam Cuba by imp. Australian 2.284

Elector, 7 years old, dam Junlatta by Fred Low 2:21

Ella, 3 years old, dam Lady Ellen by Carr's Mambrino 2:29

Express, 6 years old, dam Esther by ExpresB 2:294

Grace Lee, 3 years old, dam by Culver's Black Hawk 2:29

Gertrude RusBell, 6 years old, dom Dame Winnie by Planet 2:234

Junio, 5 years old, da'n by Granger 2:^2

Morea. 6 years old, dam Maria Pilot by Mambrino Chief 2:25

Mortimer, 4 years old, dam Marti by Whipple's Hambletonian....2:27

Palo Alto Belle, 2 years old. dam Beautiful Bells by The Moor 2:28^

Sunol, 2 years old, dam Waxana by General Benton 2:18

Electioneer now has 38 representatives in 2:30 and better —
4 more than any other living stallion. Daniel Lambert has 34.

Among the twenty-tive performers by Electioneer that
entered the list prior to the present year, he has Wildflower,
wnose2:21 stands next to SunoPs2:18in the two-year-old
list; Manzanita, whose 2:16 is the best four-year-old record;
Hinda Rose, whose 2:194 hfls only been excellsd by one
three-year-old; Ansel, whose 2:20 is the fastest by a trotter
bred from a strictly running bred dam, and Palo Alto, whose
2:20£ stands next to it. He has five others from running
dams. Among his progeny a yearling has led the records,
while eight two-year-oldB, seven three-year-olds and thirteen
four-year-old6 have records in the 2:30 list. Ten of his trot-
ters have records in 2:30 and better, a number equalling that
of George Wilkes, and surpassing that of any other sire.

Bell Boy, 2:19 1-4.

The rain beat Bell Boy, says the Los Angeles Tribune.
Nothing else could have prevented the gallant son of Elec-
tioneer from lowering the three-year-old trotting record of the
world yesterday afternoon at Agricultural Park. The $50,000
stallion was in tine fettle, but the rain upset all calculation.
Had it hung off for but a short hour, a world record
would have been made on a Los Angeles track. Messrs.
Gird, Rose and Thayer officiated as judges, and watches
were held by Messrs. Wood, Dennis and Covarrubias, Bell
Boy looked the perfect little trotter that ho is when Sam
Caton brought him on the track, and all present expected
a grand performance, but tbe rain began to descend and it
was a regular downpour when Gaton drove Bell Boy past the
stand for the word without taking the usual number of
warming up spins. "KDap" McCarthy followed Bell Boy
around with a runner. The quarter was reached in 35
seconds and the half in' 1:10. It was not even then a two to
one proposition that Bell Boy would not break the record as
he was moving along in faultless style, but the wind and
rain waB too much for the plucky stallion, and he came under
the wire in l2:l !"».[, making the last quarter in 3-i1, seconds.
All in all the performance was a remarkable one, and there
is no doubt in the world but that Bell Boy is capable of
doing 2:17 under favorable circumstances. His performance
yesterday, everything considered, was fully equal to 2:17£,
as the mud could be seen flying from the wheels in all
directions at every revolution. C. C. Seaman, the genial
owner of this magnificent auimal, leaves to-day for San Diego
with Bell Boy, where he is to make a trial on Christmas day.

Tbe rain prevented the carrying out of the programme,
much to the disgust of "Koap" McCarthy, who expected to
give Irma a record of 2:15. He brought the pacer out on the
track, but the mud was then so sticky that he concluded not
to make the trial, although she was just in trim for making
a gieat mile, and had been driven a quarter an hour or so
before in 321 seconds.

California Stables in the East.

A correspondent writing to the Sporting World has the fol-
lowing to say about some California owned horses:

The largest stable at Sheepshead Bay is that of Senator
Hearst, in charge of Matt Allen, so that will be dealt with
first. Allen finds that he has to give his young charges a
great deal of exercise to keep them from getting too lively,
and, as his Bhed witlk is a trifle over a furlong, he uses the
track but very Beldoru. He generally has about ten of them
out at a time, and, as they are every one fine looking young-
sters, it is a sight well worth going to see. They are all as
full of life as a o egg is of meat, and the play they make
against the sideB of the shed sounds like a saivo o£ artillery,
and at the same time suggests the fact that it would be rather
unhealthy for an inquisitive person to endeavor to satisfy his
curiosity as to how hard a yearling can kick. Of all the
horses in Allen's stable, old or young, tbe quietest and most
level headed is that high priced youngster King Thomas.
During my visit this morning he was lying down in his
stall, and when Allen went in and commenced patting him he
took it as a matter of course, and nevereven offered t<j get up.
Allen is falling more iu love with the youngster every day.
He says that when Senator Hearst bought him, of course, it
waB nothing more than a big gamble. 'Tis true that his
brothers had both been illustrious performers, but that did
not say that he would be, and consequently the chances that
Senator Hearst took were very great. Allen now thinks that
the Senator has won, as he says the horBe is a grand looking
one, and shows every attribute of a race-horse of the highest
quality, and if he does not pull off the principal two-year-old
events next year for which he is entered there will be a weep-
ing and wailing and gnashing of teeth, and incidentally the
loss of a great deal of money by the followers of the green and
yellow.

Matt Burns has gotten back from the Lexington sales,
where he purchased Hawkstone andFernwood. Tneyarrived
at Monmouth Park last week, and Mr. Haggin's trainer

thinks he has a couple of good ones in them, especially in
Hawkstone. who is certainly a very fine looking youngster,
and as level beaded as an old horse. Firenzi is wintering
splendidly, and Byrnes says she was never better in all her
life. Her coat is quite rough, and she has takeu on consid-
erable flesh. All of the stable connections think that they
have the coming three-year-old in Salvator, and if he and
Proctor Knott, who defeated him in the Futurity, ever come
together on anything like equal terms next year there will
be a barrel of money on Salvator. He has rilled out magnifi-
cently, and is as good looking a specimen of the thorough-
bred as a person would wish to see. Another one that Byrnes
expects great things of next year is his yearling Rancocas.
He has shown some great bursts of speed in his trials, and it
would take a good sized check to secure him, He is a rather
long colt, about the average height, and stands on a splen-
did set of legs. Yum Yum, Fresno, Guarantee, and in fact
ail the horses in the stable are doing well, and, as Byrnes
says, that is all he asks.

Sales.

A. L. Wilson, of this office, has sold to Col. H. S. Russell,
of Milton, Mass., the bay mare Soncy Lassie, foaled 1885, by
Sultan, record 2:24, dam Bronco by The Moor; second dam
by Black Warrior. In foal to Bell Boy, 2:19J.

W. H. Wilson, Cynthiana, Ky., has sold toChas. Gauntlett,
Milan, Mich., the two-year-old black colt Coralloid, by Sim-
mons, record 2:28, dam Coral by Clark Chief; second dam
Cassia (dam of Caliban), by Strader's C. M. Clay Jr. He has
purchased of Geo. D. Creighton, Omaha, Neb , the bay horse
George Simmons by Simmons, dam Crip by Mambrino Time;
second dam Bell by Regular, son of Volunteer and a black
weanling colt, full brother to George Simmons. He also
bought of Ferguson & George, Cynthiana, Ky., the two-year-
old chestnut colt Dr. Simmons, record 2:39^, by Simmons,
dam by Mark Twain; second dam by Selim.

The Axtell Case.

An unusual case was No, 137, recently before the Ameri-
can Trotting Association's Board of Appeals. It was that
of Messrs. Kirby, Aldrich and Redfield vs. C. W. Williams
and the brown colt Axtell. It appears that Axtell was en-
tered in a three-year-old race at Keokuk, last August, and
started. In the third heat he distanced his competitors, and
in announcing their decision the judges stated the winner
to be a two-year-old, which Messrs. Kirby, Aldrich and Red-
field say was the first intimation they had of his age. In
the entry Axtell 's age was not given. As the conditions of
the race was for three-year olds simply, protest was made as
to the eligibility of Axtell. The Board held that all races
must be in accordance with the published conditions, and
ordered that the protest be sustained.

A $20,000 Purse.

A move will be made the coming year, says the Sportsman,
to open a $20,000 stallion race or free for all, and will if
successful, bring together the fastest horseB in the land. One
prominent breeder has already expressed himself in favor of
it, and offers to back the proposition liberally. He is also
in favor of a five per cent, entry fee, and that the race should
be trotted on the best track in the west, so that the Califor-
nia horses will be induced to cross the mountains and start.
How many thousands would travel miles to see Patron,
Stamboul, Woodnut, Guy Wilkes, Antevolo, Jerome Turner,
and Bonny McGregor, start in a race to decide the cham-
pionship of the world? "Standing room only" would be the
order of the day before the first heat.

Br ad for Horses.

Horse bread is commonly made in Sweden, sayB "Sotes and
Queries. It is also often made and used in Tyrol and in
certain parts of Switzerland — Engadine for instance. Your
driver stops at a roadside inn, and before he buys anything
for himself buys for his horse a large cake of brown oatbread
circular; flattish, the size and shape of a Yorkshire yule
cake. The strong, quiet Bteady horse — or mare likely —
knows well what this means; looks on with eager eyeB as the
driver slices the cake; munches slice after slice with keen
enjoyment; and finally perhaps lays his lips upon his palm,
to suggest the possibility of another loaf. Some drivers,
indeed themselves desirous of meal, are content to crumble
the bread into a trough; and in that case the horse will not
only eat all the larger places, but will with teeth and tongue
take up every morsel and crumb that strews the bottom of
the trough. Such are his views as to the merits of oaten bread.

A Horse's Mouth.

The following from the Western Sportsman should be
heeded by every driver of the horse: "Be careful of the
horse's mouth. Men who jerk the reins because they are
too mad to be sensible and humane, should have a bit
placed in their own mouths and have it jerked by some brutal
fellow who enjoys giving pain. In breaking colts be very
careful aliout the mouth, and bit an animal that has a sore
mouth while it continues sore. The mouth of a horse should
be more frequently examined than it usually is. Sometimes
there is an inflammation that needs attention. Sometimes
the teeth need attention, and occasionally it may even be
necessary to draw a tooth. It ib by no means uncommon
that the poor condition of a horse can be traced to some ail-
ment of the mouth, which prevents the proper mastication
of the food. It is not much trouble to open the mouth and
look into it, and it will often prevent trouble.

Wonderful Horsemanship.

A great many stories are told of wonderful feats performed
on horseback, but it is safe to say that none of them can
equal the following, which comes from Australia. Of course
no one vouches for the story, but that is no matter. At any
rate, it speaks well for the Aus'ralians if it is true, for their
horsemanship, aud if it is not, for their imaginations. Says
the writer: 'T do not know whether this one will be of any
interest to you, but it happened on the Brisbane course
(Eagle farm) at the races held Jan. 23th, in tbe Handicap
Hurdle Race. Mr. Barker's Grafton, ridden by Paterson,
while coming to the laBt hurdle before entering the straight
for the Becond time, slipped, and striking the hurdle heavily,
turned a oomplete somersault, landed on bis leg-, and weut
on after his horse again |wiih?ut losirjg more than twenty
yards. Paterson, by an extraordinary display of horseman-
ship, Bticking to the saddle throughout. I am sorry to say
that he did not win, but came in a fair third. As yon
imagine, he received a well deserved applause on b'-
to scale."

3£fce fpreeiler and gyovlsmnn.

Dec. 29

American Trottiner Association.

The complete report of the proceedings of the Board of
Appeals of£the American Trotting Association, at its meeting
recently held in Detroit, is especially interesting. The As-
sociation is comparatively a yonog one, and is of course, Tan-
trammeled by precedents established by previous decisions in
most canes. Horsemen know with accuraoy as a rule, how
the similar board of the National Association will reward any
giveu case, for almost every point that can arise under its
rules has been passed upon by its couits. The younger
bodv, however, is free to blaze out a new trail, and in some
prominent cases seems incliued lo do so rather than to follow
the beaten track. This of itself is sufficient to make its pro-
ceedings*very interesting, and as it happens, a large nnmber
of the cases considered at Detroit presented noval features.
From the brief statement in ench matter, as given in the re-
port of Secretary Steiuer, the Board awarded very substantial
justice, extending ample consideration to merely technical
offenders, and placing punishment in most cases where it
belonged, and in a way to vindicate the law, and to sustain
its terrors. Being human, it is probable that it erred in
some instances, but on the whole its work in the jndieial
line has been well and wisely, and there are many of the
supporters of the trotliug turf that on the strength of what
was done at Detroit, will oease to regard the American Asso-
ciation aB a rump parliament, and will recognize it as co-or-
dinate in usefulness with the National Association.

From the long list of cases decided, the following are se-
lected as presenting points of special interest:

The chestnut stallion, Helping Hand, trotted at Lansing,
Mich , and was protested under the conditions, on the ground
that he had not made a season within the district specified.
The published conditions of the society state that animals
competing in this class "must be owned in the district for a
period of at least sixty days." The board, with evident pro-
priety, overruled the protest, and added that "it was not its
province to decide what period constitutes astallion season."

J. F. Kenny and the gray gelding Bob White were arraigned
on the charge of a fraodulent entry at Mexico, Mo., the
horse being ineligible because of a previous record that
barred him from the class. It appeared from the evidence
that Kenny bought the horse in ignorance of his record, and
that no report of the race in which it was made had been
published by the recognized turf authorities. The board
therefore exonerated Kenny, snd merely required that the
money won should be redistributed, according to law.

A number of cases were decided in which parties protested
against suspension for nonpayment of entrance money, on
the ground that the entry was unauthorized by the party
held responsible. These constitute a very vexatious class of
cases, and the American Board seems disposed to hold that
in the absence of evidence that the entry was duly author-
ized by the party in whose name it was made. The denial by
that party should be accepted aud the liability should fall
elsewhere. This was the ruling in the matter of John G. Al-
len, suspended by the Columbus, Ind., track.

In a case where a race did not 611 aud was reopened, those
who made original entries were relieved from responsibility,
bat in a like case, where the entry was made by an unauthor-
ized groom, and when reopened the entry made by the owner
was held as valid, aud payment was enforced.

There were several cases in which claims were presented
against horses, for suspensions or other liabilities incurred
under previous ownership. Where it appeared that the ani-
mal had been purchased in ignorance of suon liability, the
board placed the suspension upon the previous owner, and
relieved the innocent victim. This is a broad departure
from the practice of the National Association, which has al-
ways held that the purchaser of a horse, having access to the
blue book, should take no man's word for the statement that
a horse is free from liability. The remedy for the victimized
purchaser is held by the National Association to be in the
law courts, and it is further held that the Board of Review
should not be occupied with the decision of such questions
— just as a court of equity will not recognize a matter which
the low courts can deal with. The Americau Association
in its ruling on these cases, does not follow the established
a ndniore reasonable course, and would not be endorsed by
any respectable court. Decisions in accordance with this
view were rendered by the American Association in the cases
of the suspension of James Leonard and the bay mare Lou-
etta, aud D. H. McEwen and the brown gelding William H.
In each case the money paid under protest was ordered to be
returned to the track, and in the former Mr. O'Reilly and in
the latter C. C. Lvford were suspended until the old liabili-
ties were paid.

The brown gelding, Egmont, controlled by Nat Bruen, and
driven by D. E. Abbott, was entered by the latter at Dallas,
Tex. Both men and the horse were suspended for nonpay-
ment of the entry, and the amount was collected from each.
Bruen alleged that the entry was made without authority and
against orders, bat Abbott produced evidence to the contrary,
and the amount paid by him was returned.

George F. Case, of Detroit, and the brown gelding Little
Mack were suspended by the Hamliue, Minn., track for non-
payment of entry. Case claimed that he bad made no entry,
but had simply Bent a letter of inquiry to be used as an entry
in |case certain conditions proposed should be agreed to.
ThiB was accepted by the Hamliue people as an entry, aud
the horss was shipped there, but was out of condition and
not started. The board held that tho letter was a conditional
entry, and that the track was entitled to the money.

The pacer W. D., with au alleged record of 2:32, made at
Fairmount, Ind., started at Cambridge, Iud., in the 2:35
class under protest. Subsequently, after a change of owner-
ship, he was entered at Topeka, Kan., wbere George "W. Sut-
cliffe, who had purcased him, paid $100 tine for the per-
formance out of class at Cambridge City. After investiga-
tion, Sntcliffe claimed that he was an innocent purchaser,
and it wa« further alleged that the Fairmount track was
Bhort, but the board held that the horse was ineligible when
he started at Cambridge City, and that the punishment must
follow him, regardless of change of ownership. This would
certainly have been the decision of the National Association.
But following its precedent the board, crediting Sutcliffe with
innocence, ordered that the amouut paid by him bo refund-
ed, and that the former owner stand aunnended until this is
done.

The Lakeview Driving Park, Peoria, III., accepted the entry
of the pacer Rocky Ford, after the published date of closing-
Protest against his starting was made, but the society allowed
tie prolent to he withdrawn, The boa^d ordered that $250,
tae amount of the purse, be forfeited by the sooiety to the
Americau Association and thai the secretary be censured.

W. T. Woodward and the cbestuut gelding Voltaire, record
ji:41, were suspended for six months for trotting in the 3:00
In.BB at Saliua, Kas,, in September las*.. The board held that
* tho trotting season was so nearly ended when the suspen-
sion was ordered, the pqpishment was wholly inadequate to
"ise, end. &dde<U fine p( f 100, yvHU Buspepsion until

paid. This appears to have been a wIbo aud righteous judg-
ment and suggests that the trotting law should fix the mini-
mun of suspension in such cases, at one year, which is mild
enough for willfully trotting out tbe proper class.

A case brought up sgaiDst the well known driver Gee
Grimes, presented a well defined issue. He was under sus-
pension, but trotted two horses— Edwin Q and Little Fred.
Grimes did not deny the facts. On the contrary, he admitted
that at the places and dates named he trotted the horses aB
specified, but be claimed that the suspension against him was
not lawfal, and that he trotted the horses because he would
not recognize it. The board held that the question of the
legality of the suspension was one that could only be decided
by the board, aud that Grimes should have paid the money
under protest and then an appeal to the board would have
been proper. That Grimes' doubt as to the legality of his
suspension did not justify him in starting, and that it was his
plain duty to have deposited the money ordered before start-
ing. He was, therefore, fined $100 and suspended until the
amount was paid. This case presents no particular feature,
except that if Grimes drove in a public race tbe penalty, it
would seem, should fall upon the track that allowed him to
do so while he was disqualified as well as upon the man under
suspension. They seem equally guilty of defiance of the law
and should be punished alike. Tbe board very properly
refused to consider the question of the legality of Grimes'
suspension, holding that he Bhould have respected the law
and paid as ordered before starting. It is difficult to see why
the track that allowed him to start Bhould not have been held
to the same duty and accountability.

Ooe of the most notable cases was that against the famous
two-year-old Axtell, and his owner, D. W. Williams, of Inde-
pendence, la. Axtell, it appears, was entered in the three-
year-old class, free for all, at Keokuk, la., last AugUBt, and
the original entry did not state his age. Iu the third beat he
distanced the field, and in announcing their decision the
judges stated that he was only 2 years old. The protesting
parties claimed that up to the time of that announcement
they knew nothing of Axtel's age, and supposed he was a
three-year-old. They protested him at once. The board held
that a two-year-old was not eligible in a class for three-year-
olds, and also that where horses have been distanced by one
not protested prior to the conclusion of tha heat in which
the distance is made, they are not to be placed in the race,
and cannot receive any part of the purse. The protest against
Axtell, was therefore sustained, and the purse reverted to the
Keokuk track.

O. G. Athey, Columbus, Kan., was concerned in a number
of cases which ocoupied the board a long time, and resulted
in his expulsion far crooked work in connection with the
brown pacing gelding Turk Franklin, alias Doctor G.

Evidence waB introduced to show that R.L.Blair, of Union-
town, Pa., entered and drove the black mare HattieT., under
tbe name of Georgie Blair, at Peoria, III., and that he entered
and drove the brown horse Consul, under the same name,
at tbe same place. R. L. Blair was therefore 'excelled, but
his brother, H. T. Blair, whose name was connected with
the case, was declared innocent. Hattie T., alias George
Blair, was expelled, aud Consul, alias Friendship, was sus-
pended pending the restitution of his unlawful winnings.

H. A. Oswald and the chestnut stallion Keller V. were sus-
pended for trotting in a 2:45 class, when the horse had a
record of 2:42. A demand for the return of the money un-
lawfully won was made upon Oswald, and was not complied
with. The board, believing that Oswald was ignorant of the
true record of his horse, suspended both until the money is
refunded.

The fnmous case against Frank Van Ness, the Sire Brothers
Burt Sheldon and James Hamerick is too well known to need
notice. It is. more than probable that the story was heard
by the board in a one-bided way, and that the action will be
reversed when the facts are fully presented. — Sporting World.

"Firing" as a Counter-irritant-

From the Kenincky Stock Farm.

Some weeks sinoe we printed an article from Mr. Joseph
Cairn Simpson, of San Francisco, Cal., on the treatment for
Bprains of the suspensory ligament as procticed by him on
hiB horse Antevolo, when preparing him for the National
Stallion Stake. It will be remembered that Mr. Simpson is
radically opposed to firing, and suggested much less heroic
treatment. The veterinaries in his vicinity do not agree
with him, and we find the practice of firing is strongly
applied by veterinarians there as here. A well known mem-
ber of thiB fraternity writes as follows:

Of all the connter-irritants there are none that has a better
or more specific action than that of the actual cautery or
heated iron, if judiciously employed. Stoneheoge, in his
work on the horse on the subject of firing, states that the pur-
pose of firing is for a two-fold reason — first, to produce an
immediate counter-irritation, by which the previous inflam-
matory action is reduced; and secondly, to cause the forma-
tion of a tight compress over the part, w hich lasts for months.
He claims that it is the fashion to deny the existence of the
latter effect of the operation, but that every practical man
must be aware that it follows upon firing, to a greater or less
extent, according to circumstances, but always lasting
for a few montbs, until the skiu stretches to its previous
condition. The blemish which it leaves, and the pain which
it occasions, both during and after the operation of the irons,
should cause it to be avoided when any equally useful sub-
stitute can be employed, but unfortunately there are many
cases where it stands without a rival as being at once the
safest and most efficient remedy which can be adopted.
Blisters he claims can be made to cause the same amount ct
counter-irritation, but the inflammation accompanying the
former often extends beneath the skin, and increases the mis-
chief it was intended to relieve. The pain of firing can be
relieved entirely at the time of the operation by tbe use of
chloroform, but the subsequent smartening is quite as bad,
and this is beyond the reach of any anEesthetio.iodependently,
however, of the interests of the owner. It ib also to the ad-
vantage of the horse to get thoroughly cured, for if he is not
he will either work on in misery or he will be consigned to
the knacker's yard, and therefore the adoption of the most
efficacious plan of treatment, even of somewhat the most
powerful, is the best for both. That, then, is the opinion of
one of the best writers on the diseases of the horse that we
have to-day. That there are mauy that decry the efficacy of
the hot iron, and will cite numerous cases to strengthen their
argument, we admit; but on the other hand innumerable
instances can be cited wherein, but for the benefits that fol-
lowed the use of tbe heated iron, the animal would be prac-
tically worthless. That this operation has recently become
qnite fashionable among owners and trainers of running
horseB is quite evident; but it -i* beyond contradiction that
there are also many cases wherein tiring is resorted to where
milder methods, would, llftve flctjornpljaked, the same pur.

The benefits that have followed the up e of the cautery iron in
some cases (where judiciously employed) have led some of
our owners and traiuers to believe that it is a panacea for all
the ills that horseflesh is heir to, and consequently the sur-
geon is often called upon to perform tbe operation when it is
totally uncalled fur, audwben, if employed, it would be but
inflicting au unnecessary torture to the animal.

That there are some surgeons who for pecuniary reward
are satisfied to debase their professional calling, as well as
their human feelings, while deeply to be deplored, is never-
theless a fact, which can be readily proven by visiting any of
the larger stables in cities or on the tracks, where numerous
cases will be found where horses have been Buhjected to tbe
influence of the hot iron just to please the whim of the owner,
where no possible benefit can result from its use. Some
time since it was the custom to lire the joints of yeorlings,
as is was then currently believed that it strengthened them.
This practice, however, is not now followed; at least not to
the extent that it was formerly.- That there ere cases where
firing, as a remedial measure, is called for we do not deny,
but it is against tbi? barbarous practice of subjecting animals
to unneccessary torture that are hopelessly broken down,
who, if left to nature, would po far recover, as perhaps to be
of service in the stud, if not for auy other pnipose, that we
raise our voice, and iu so doing we know that we voice the
sentiments ot all humane thinking men. In cases of bony
deposits, such as ringboue, curbs, side bones, Bpltnts, sprains,
hardened wind puffs (oslets), thickened sheaths of tendons,
etc., firing is beneficial by promoting absorption of the
material poured out, or by the formation of a natural baud-
age about the part that for a time materially strengthens it,
but that tbe operation should oe resorted to iu yearlings to
strengthen the parts; or in case of big head, to arrest the
growth of bone, or in broken down horses, where both ten-
donB have given way, and are as yet inflamed from the
severity of tbe lesion, we hold is a barbarous practice, which
every right-thinking man who is a lover of the horBe should
lend hiB aid to check.

The Horse in Folklore.

The horse is thiokly set in folklore. In parts of Germany
a horse's head may still be seen over the doors of cattle stalls
or about the house — a custom which survives among our-
selves in the luck attaching to a horse's hoof. This perbapF,
dates from the custom of our ancestois, mentioned by Tacitus*
of keeping white horses in sacred groves at the public expense
and idle, and forecasting the future from their niegbings.
A horse's nieghing always presaged victory to a warrior" as his
silence presaged defeat, and the French anticipated disaster
at Agincourt from the fact of their horses not neighing on the
eve of battle. A horse's hoof under a child's pillow is sup-
posed to be a pieventive of convulsions; a horBe's teeth are a
safeguard agaiost toothache, and houseb at which they shy
are threatened with calamity.— Popular Science Monthly.

] Know What Ails Him.

Once in a life-time you meet a man, says Dunton's Spirit,
who will admit that he doesn't know all about a horse, but
he is liable to come around next day and claim to have been
temporarily insane when he made the admission. As a rule
every man knows exactly what ails a horse, whether anything
is the matter or not, and can point out a dozen instances
wbere nature could have improved on her work, no matter
how well she did it. The other day a horse stood at the
curb-stone tied to a post on Washington Street. He was as
sound as a dollar, not even showing a wind-puff. Pretty
soon along came two lawyers, and one of them remarked:
"Pity such a nice animal as that is foundered." "Yes, and I
can see that he is wind-broken to boot, " was the ready res-
ponse. Then the cashier of a bank halted and took a look at
the horse's teeth. He was going away when a mail-carrier
asked: "How old do you call him?" "Some men might buy
him for twelve, but they couldn't fool me. That horse will
never see sixteen again." The best judges had called him
five, and his owner had proofs that he wasn't a month older.
The mail-carrier felt of the animal's ribs, rubbed his Bpiue,
and observed : "He's got the bottB, or I'm no judge of horses."
Then a merchant halted and surveyed the horse's legs, lifted
its front feet, pinched its knees, aud feelingly said: "Been a
pretty good stepper in his day, but he's goue to the crows
now." The next man was a book-keeper. It took him about
five minutes to make up his mind that sweeney was tbe lead-
iug ailment, although poll-evil, heaves and glanders were
present in a bad form. "Whatis sweeney?" queried an inno-
cent bootblack, who thought the horse had liver complaint.
"Sweeney," repeated the book-keeper, "look at the way be
carries his tail, and learn what sweeney is." "1 guess not "
said an insurance man, "I guess sweeney affects the lungs."
"Lungs!" cried a broker; "you mean the stomach?" And
while they were wrangling over the horse's ailments, along
came his owner and began to untie the animal, which proved
to be one of the fastest young horses ever owned in Chicago,
aud one which brought home as much money this year as the
nest horse.

The (Jolor of Horses.

Prof. "WillkinB, a German, has investigated the subject of
hereditary color in the coats of horses. In the case of 1,000
reproductions of pure English blood horses, where Bire and
dam were of tbe same color, that col^r was transmitted 856
times to the progeny. In 1.000 eases where the colors of the
parents were dissimilar 437 foals had the color of the sire,
508 that of the mother aud 55 different from both. Foxy-red
is the hue most reproduced when the pareuts ore of the same
colo*-; brown, when they are of different colors. Black is the
rarest shade reproduced in erossii.gsVonly 116 caBes in 1,000
when the sire is black, and but 02 when the mare is so.
When the breed is but half-blood the ratios are not very
markedly different. Nor does Arab blood exhibit much
variation from these proportiou-standards, save that when
sire and dam are white the number of foals of the same color
IhOOO per 1,000. But the color black is here again markedly
rare. When the foal represents a coat different from both
parentp, it is foxy-red that dominates and which represents
the iuberitance of a color belonging to an early ancestor.
ReBpectiop sexes; here complexion is unequally trans-
mitted. When the porents are of unlike hues, brown is the
prevailing color tor mareB and white for stallions. There is
no precise explanation for these divergencies. It is sug-
gested that the better the work of food assimilation takes
plaoe during the period of gestation, the more the offspring
would resemble the mother. In any case where the oolur of
either parent dominates, there will dopi.iaate, oorporeaj form,
also,

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B Batting Yarn.

A gentleman stopping at the Baldwin has told me a good
thing on D. D. Withers and "Doc" Street, the latter the
owoer of Niagara, a more than average purse horse. Mi
informant who is a close observer of public form, saw that
Niagara was rounding to in good shape notwithstanding he
had lost three consecutive races, so he determined to
plunge on him and make a an re thing of winning. Going
up to Mr. Withers he said. "Have yon noticed how Niagara
is being handled in his races, you who are u«ually so close
an observer should have noticed it I think? If I were you
I should Bpeak to Street about it." Street just then happened
to pass and Wither* calling him np said: "Street, if I ever see
your horses run again, as they have been run lately I shall
rule yon and them off for all time, now remember what I
tell you, no more nonsense. Now go on, I want no argument
about it." Street was amazed, he did not know what to
make of it, he had done nothing wrong and could not under-
stand Mr. Withers language. However, in a day or two
Niagara started again, and Street instructed the jockey to
win at all hazard. My friend was watching for this oppor-
tunity so he put on $400 at odds of 12 to 1. There was
nothing else in the race, it was Niagara hands down. Result
a profit of $4,800. Withers satisfied that his scolding had
been beuefioial, and Street does not know to this day why
he received it.

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The Chronograph Clock.

The dial of the clock which shows the minutes and one-
fifth seconds, has a diameter of thirty inches, thereby allow-
ing divisions of time to be seen at a great distance. The
chronograph gearing is made on the bevel-wheel principle,
similar to the oue used in the Waltham watch chronograph,
thereby making a perfect instrument. The minute hand and
the one-fifth second hand are started, stopped and returned
to 12 through an electrical appliance, either from the judges'
Btand or from any part of the track. Should the horses start
from a point distant from the judges' stand the hands are
started by an electric button near the starter and s opped by
another button behind the wire on the judges' stand. As
many buttons as necessary can be placed on the track, and
any one or all of the three operations can be made from any
of "the buttons. The starting and stopping of the hands is
instantaneous, being obtained by a slight touch of the but-
ton. Both hands are returned to the starting point (12) by
mtans of any of the electric butto' s. The motive power is
obtaiued by a weight of ninety ponnds attached to the great
wheel, which has a maintaining power, to allow the running
of the clock to remain undisturbed while winding it. When
tbe handa are at rest the clock keeps on running, thereby
allowing the clock to be perfectly regulated. The clock will
run one day or more if necessary, and tbe hands may be
operated an unlimited number of times. The clock should
form a portion of the paraphernalia of every bret-class track.
Sydney Mail.

CATTLE.

Loco Poison.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman; — An article appeared in
i our paper of 25th August, 1888, on "Loco Poison," and you
requested correspondence thereon.

I enclose two extracts from a copiously illustrated work
entitled "Plauts reputed poisonous and injurious to stock,"
by F. M. Bailey, F. L. S-, Colonial Botanist, and P. E. Gor-
don, chief inspector of stock, published, by authority of the
Hon. tbe Colonial Secretary, by James O. Beal, government
printer, William Street, Queensland, 1837.

The preface states this book "has been prepared for the
stockowners and farmers."

I also send an extract, on the same subject, from a Colonial
newspaper. Quartz.

Goolbttrn, N. S. W., Nov. 22, 1SSS.

Order Leauiniuosoe- Swalasona GaleglfoJia.

(Reference to) R. Br., in Ait. Hort. Kew, ed. 2, iii , 327;
Colutea galegifolia, Sims Bot. Mag.; Flora Austra. 11., 217.

DARLING PEA OR INDIGO.

A perennial or undershrub one foot or more high, of a light
grey color, the leaves composed of from 11 to 12 oblong leaf-
lets often having their ends notched, from one-half to nearly
one'iuch long; the racemes of showy flowers on often long
Btalks. Flowers deep red or rosy in one variety (var. cornii-
lffifolia), and white in another (var. albiflora), large, and hav-
ing at the base of the Btandard plate-like callusites; the style
bearded longitudinally. Pod much inflated and of a mem-
branous Bubstance.

These and some other of the genus are known as lndigo-
planf'in Queensland, where it is common on downs country,
also in New South Wales. Although this plant does not con-
tain an irritant poison, it has undoubtedly occasioned great
losses in stock. Its effect on sheep is well kuown to stock-
owners- they single out from the flock and wander about
listlessly, and are known to shepherds as "indigo eaters.'
When once a Bheep takes to eating this plant it seldom or
never fattenp, and may be said to be lost to its owner.

The late Mr. Charles Thorn made, in 1S73, an experiment
with this plant which is deserving of a place here, as show-
ing its effect on sheep. A lamb that had become an "mdigo-
eater" was placed in a small paddock near the homestead,
where it refused to eat grass. Mr. Thorn collected a qnan-
tity of the Indigo plant and this it eat greedily, following him
all over the paddock nnd eating it out of his hand.

The Hon. G- King, M. L C, kindly supplied a bag of the
plant to the Chief Inspector of Stock for analysis. Mr. K. T.
Staieer experimented on several animals, with the result of
showing that it was possessed of very powerful sudorific pro-
perties its effect on troge, for instance, being to reduce them
in a few hours to mer skeletons. Further experiments
pointed to the probability of its being a most active poison
when administered in a volatile state.

Of the Darling Pea Mr. William Nepean Hutchison saya
stock readily devour it, and it takes bot little to drive them
perfectly wild. On one occasion a mob of travelling sheep
camped no distance from the town of Taroom. Quaoiities
of tbe pea were growing about where the horses were hobbled
for the night The following morning it was noticed how
strange the animals appeared. They had been on the road
some nine weeks, and were up to this date caught without
any trouble, but on this particular occasion it took several of
the men to do so. Their eyes were staring oat of their heads,
and they were prancing against trees and stumps, Ijesee-
ond day two out of nine died, and five others had to be left
af the camp When driven they would suddenly stop, turn
round and round, and keep throwing up their heads as if
they had been bH under the jaw; tbey would than fall, lie

down for a while, and would go through the same agonizing
performance when they once more attempted to stand. On
one statiou in the course oia few weeks eight head were shot,
having injured themselves past all hope of recovery.

There are ten or more other species of the genus Swainsona
in Queensland, and they likely all possess somewhat similar
properties; but the specimens which have usually been for-
warded to us as the "Indigo" have been one or other form of
S. galegifolia. It would seem, however, that in South Aus-
tralia another species — S. procumbens,F. v M. — is the dreaded
plant, and the Adelaide correspondent of the Brisbane GoutIpt
in his communication of 7th October, 1^85, states: "A Bill
was carried for the destruction of thistles and Swainsona pro-
cumbens." A few weeks previous to this a member stated
in the House of Assembly, South Australia, that great injury
had beeu done to horses in the sonth-eaBt by this plant. This
species, which is not uncommon in Queensland, is somewhat
similar in general appearance to S. galeg folia, differing, how-
ever, in the absence of callosities on the standard of the
flower, and having the keel much incurved and prodnced into
a long, obtuse, spirally twisted beak. The pod is also stalk-
less and turgid. It is found in South Australia, Victoria, New
South Wales and Queensland.

Order regaminosje,— Swainsona lire van a,

(Eeferenceto) Lindl., Bot. Reg. t. 66; Flora Anstr. ii. 216.

This species, which is suspected of poisonous properties in
New South Wales, has been met with in some parts of Queens-
land, according to Baron Mueller in "Census of Australian
plants," but is not common. It is nearly allied to S. galegi-
folia, differing principally in being of a more robust habit
aud having the calyx of the fhr.\er covered with a cottony
down. It ranges throughout South Australia, Victoria, and
New South Wales.

Extracts from "Town and Country Journal," newspaper,
Sydney, August, 1383.

"Horses that become addicted to eating the blossoms and
young shoots of the genus Greyana, and also other species of
the genus (which are known generally among bushmen as
indigo, poison pea, wild vetch, Dariing pea, etc.) are affected
with a species of insauity. If ridden say along a bush track,
either at a gentle canter or at a stockman's amble, they will
often, on seeing a twig on the track, jump over it as though
it were a log three or four feet high, or they will spring aside
(shy), or stop suddenly, as though some g»-eat barrier was
suddenly placed before them. They bavebe°n known to dis-
play other vagrancies, both when under saddle and at liberty,
such, for instance, as attempting to climb trees. ... It
would seem that the brain is affected by the shrub, and the
final result is emaciation and death."

Polled Aneus Sale-

Messrs. Killip it Co., 22 Montgomery Street, San Francisco,
announce a sale of Polled Angus cattle. The herd comprises
15 head of choice animals; an 1,800-pound two-year-uld bull,
ten two-year-old heifers, two yearling heifers and two calves.
The heifers weit>h from 1,200 to 1,400 ponnds. The cattle
are superior in all respects, and the offering is a most favor-
able one for any one desiring to found a herd of tbe popular
hornless stock, which is rapidly making its way into generai
use both for milk and beef purposes.

Seventy first-class Short-horn cattle, all recorded or accepted
for record in the Short-horn stud-book, are offered through
the advertising columns by Messrs. Prewett it Goff, of Win-
chester, Ky. The cattle are select, well-colored, in first-class
condition and in all respects unexceptionable. Tbey may be
seen at the Bailroad Stables, corner Turk and Steiner Streets,
San Francisco, and will be sold at auction at a date hereafter
to be rjublisbed.

Couched it Up.

prevail tnroughout the country. There will never be a bet-
terjtime to buy such stock, and the farmer who has the
money to invest will mako no mistake in judicious invest-
ment of this kind.

A large piece of fine leaf tallow weighing about Ave pounds
was lving at the corner of Front and Benton streets, the other
day. " A couple of honest appearing natives of the cow boy
persuasion were basking in the sunlight at the same corner,
when a stranger and a pilgrim came sauntering along taking
in the sights. He observed the fine lump of tallow and it
awakened his curiosity to such an extent that he turned to
the guileless riders of the range and remarked: "Looks strange
to see such a fine lot of tallow thrown out on the street and
going to waste." "Oh, that's nothing in this country,"
answered one of the oatives. "That tallow wa-m't thrown
out there; some cow or steer coughed it up." "Coughed it
up," exclaimed the pilgrim, "why I don't see how that could
happen." "Easy enough," earnestly remarked the irrepress-
ible old timer. "It they couldn't get rid of the extra fat that
way the range cattle in this countiy would smother to death!
Fact! Why, one fine fall like tbi-*, several years ago, me and
my partner made quite a nice little stake drivin' around over
the range gatherin' the fat and selling it to the hide and
tallow buyers. But here lately the bosses has got so close
fisted tbey gathers it up themselves. I tell yon, my friend,
times ain't- like they wuz!" The stranger and pilgrim wended
his way onward, wondering why he failed to come to Mon-
tana fifteen years ago and engage in the cattle business. —
River Press.

Pure-Bred Cattle.

Breeders.

Breeders, like poets, are born, not made.

'lo be a skillful and practical breeder is one thing; to be a
practical and successful raiser and feeder of domestic ani-
mals is quite another thing, says Herds and Flocks, Experi-
ence, as well as strict interpretation of terms, teach that this
is not a distinction without a difference. The distinction
made is warranted not only by the meaning of terms, but is
recognized by common usage.

Tht practical, successful raisers and feeders of domestic
animals living within the boundaries of a single state may
number thousands. The skillful and practical breeders to be
found within the same municipal boundary may easily be
reckoned by the score.

When we speak of one having a practical kaowledee of the
laws of heredity and descent, and that degree of sagacity,
patience, judgment aud skill essential in nroducing a horse',
cow, sheep, or fowl possessing in a snperlative degree the
charactorisic excellencies common to individuals of tbeir sev-
eral kinds, or who is able to produce a new type of individ-
als in which is combined the valuable qualities inherent iu
two or more breeds or varieties, and is able to transmit, in-
tensify, and make persistent these valuable traits aud quali-
ties, we call him a breeder.

The breeder must bring to his work a different equipment,
both natural and acquired, fiom that of the horseman, the
flockmaster, the feeder, or the dairyman. Strictly considered,
the functions of the successful stock-raiser, wool-grower, or
dairyman may be limited to th« keeping, proper management
and care of snch breeds of animals as are known to possess
traits and qualities adapted to the purpose for which they are
kept, and the use of such means and methods as are best suited
to secure the largest profit from the least outlay of labor and
capital, and with tbe least hazard and Iobs.

The functions of the breeder may not be defined within
such narrow limits. The meaniDg of the term implies that
the breeder must not only be a stock-raiser, a wool-grower,
or a dairyman, but that he must be something more.

He must be able by intelligent and pains-taking selection,
and by skillful and patient application of the laws of heredity
and descent, to develop the inherent constitutional potency
appearing in any individual, and to stimulate the desirable,
and eliminate the undesirable qualities latent in individual
or race. He must be able to produce new types of superior
indivdual?, in which shall appear the valuable qualities and
trf its distinguishing two or more individuals or races.

A definite aud intelligently conceived standard of excel-
lence must be set up. Ancestral foundations must be laid,
and so built upon that this conception may be realized. The
capacity essential in realizing this concepiiou may in part be
acquired by education and experience, but the sagacity, that
keenness of penetration, the faculty of discerning and suc-
cessfully meeting the conditions and requirements incident to
the adaptation of physiological structure to fuctional capacity,
must be boru in the man.

The breeder may learn that like begets like, that pre-
potency inheres in paternity rather than in maternity, that
habitat — food, care and the like, are potent iu developing
disposition, constitution, form, organic and functional capac-
ity, but the sngacity that discovers superiority half hidden by
mediocrity, tbe power to sift pearls from pebbles, the faculty
to conceive aud produce a Dnke of Airdie, a Stoke Pogw, a
Pieterje 2 I, or a Princess 2d, together with a love for lhe
task, born, not made.

The Care of Butter.

The following hints may be rend with profit iu view of
the present offerings bv Messrs. Killip & Co. and Prewett and
Goff:

"There is positively no excuse for farmers who do not now
procure pedigree cattle with which to grade up their herds.
Prices are, on the average, lower than they ought to be, and
undoubtedly lower than they will be again for many years.
The depression in the market for two years past has brought
this result, hut the reaction must come, and has already com-
menced. 'Why were you not at the Blesfing sale of Hol-
steins?'we inquired ot an extensive dairyman. a few days
after. (1 whs tilling silos.' was the reply, 'and besides I
thought prices would go too high for me' Another dairy-
man said he had forgotten the date, aud still another said he
had never seen the advertisements. These cattle went beg-
ging for bids among city milkmen and a few farmers from the
suburbs, none of whom wanted more than one cow, and
wanted her for milk, not breediug. They were sold at simp-
ly good milch cow prices, and tbey should have been dis-
tributed over tbe Western Reserve, amoDg farmers who
would use them in grading ud and improving the blood of
their dairy herds. Reports of public saleB throughout tbe
country all show that prices, on the average, are witnin lhe
reach of any farmer who is ordinarily successful in his busi-
ness. A few animals in many herds, and all. or a greater
part, of some herds, bring high prices because of real or fan-
cied excellence of pedigree that will be valuable to the breed-
er Aside from these, whioh onlv breeders buy, the prices
of purebred cattle ar« pa !qw that ft lively fcp^tf ought to.

Farmers are often unjustly blamed for the poor quality of
butter, which was quite good when bought, but quickly de-
teriorates after it has been kept one or two weeks. The city
housewife, or more generally the servant allowed charge of
the kitchen, is largely to blatue for this. Iu bummer we
have known butter to be placed in refrigerators along with
meats and even fish, the idea being that as none of tho^e
touched each other no harm could come to tbe butler. Fat
is very absorptive of any odors, end either cream or butter is
thus easily tainted. In winter time butter should not be
placed where it *a!l get direc' heat from stoves or furnaces.
If the house is heated from the basement, aB many city houses
are, it has probably no really good place for btoring butter.
On a shelf near the kitchen it is sure to absorb odors from
the daily cooking.

In the country, butter is generally kept in cellars, which
in winter are largely used as storehouses for ail kinds of
vegetables that the farmer is fortunate or enterprising euough
to produce. But the prudent housewife does Lot often try to
store either cream or milk in proximity to the odors arising
from vegetables, roots and fruits. If the buttery is not too
close to the kitchen stove, and is properly ventilated, goud
butter may be produced, but, as is generally conceded, this
is much more difficult in winter than in summer, when good
ventilation seems so much more a necessity that it is rarely
neglected.

The butter house should, if possible, be dUconcected from
everything else, and be kept both cool and free from noxious
odors. Few farmers are able to keep any large quantity of
butter very long without loss of quality, and never if their
cellars are tilled up with fruit and vegetables, as those of n
farmer in mixed husbandry are almost snre to be. Nor is
the city resident any better prepared for this business. As a
consequence it is better that the farmer sell his stocks off
about as fast as he makes them, and that the consumer shonld
buy small quantities, that may be quickly used before danger
of their being spoiled.

A Stubborn Cow Prope'ler.

To lend a stubborn cow, out a rope around her horns in
the usual fashion, aud then pass it back of and around her
ear, then forward aud under the rope which goes around the
horns, pulliug the ear tight against the horn. When the
rope is properly arranged, the most stubbjru cow will tiot
along nicely.— U. &*, Dairyman.

P.T. Sharp has imported a herd of Polled Angus cattle
for his ranch near Salem, Oregon. These are the fiist of
their kind in the State.

The following is of iutereH to those who keep cows: A
cross cow iu a herd keeps tbe others always iu perpetm
aad in that matter lessens tbe milk from the c
quantity more than may be sufficient to balan. •
by the cross cow. A cross or domineering QQVi
rid. of,

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Catalogues Lately Received.

A- W- Richmond.

Several gentlemen who are interested in the breeding
and development of the trotter, have formed an associa-
tion called the Kentucky Breeding Farm, and have just
iisued a neat list of the brood mares they have already
purchased. Among these are the Mambrino Patchen
mare, Lottie Thome record 2:27, and the George WilkeB
mare Bonnie Wilkes, record 2:29£, the dam of L. J.
Rose's four-year-old Bonbon 2:26,

W. K . Brasfield has sent a catalogue of the Hickory
Grove Farm stock which he will sell February 12th at
Lexington. James G, 2:20| and some youngsters by
Phallas, Summons and Dictator are to be offered as well
at some good brood mares

Second and Third Horses.

The remarks of J. T. Lowtber Esq., at the annual dioner
of the Grimcrack Club, London, last montb, bave called forth
criticism on both sides of the Allautic. The gentleman sug-
gests that more money 6hall be given the second and third
horseB than at present, so that the enormous suniB now paid
to one horse shall be divided more fairly. The Sporting
World says editorially:

While the money awarded to the owner of a winning horse
ia constantly growing, nothing is done for the runners up.
Now, as the winuers are but the few, it is evident that the
ereat bulk of horses which are just a shade behind in point
of speed to the successful ones are to a great extent valaelesa.
Take the case of a two-year-old like Tremont, or a three-year-
old like Hanover, or an older animal like FireDzi. They
practically have a mortgage on all races they start for. Now
an obvious remedy to relieve owners of other horses would
be to inrrease the value of second and third money. In the
cise of highly important races the second and third money,
• t present are valuable, but it would obviously be to the best
r terests of the turf if the practice were made more general,
it would not aloue confer a benefit, and a needed one oa
horse owners aa a clasB, but it would iosuro better racing,
harder trying for place, closer finishes and better betting!
Air. Lowther's suggestion, which is almost certain to receive
ihe careful consideration of the EDglifih Jockey Club, is
equally worth attention on this Bide of the Atlantic.

The sire of the great Arrow died recently at the ranch
of his owner, John G. Hill of Ventura Cal.

A. W. Richmond was by Blackbird and was the sire of
such well known performers as Arrow, 2:13£; Romero,
2:193; Ef wood, 2:23^, made in first race and Len Rose(
2:27, and of Columbine who prudnced Anteeo, 2:16£, and
Antevolo, 2:19*.

Stallion Herd Prize-

A Lexington special says about fifty representative trottiDg
horse breeders held a meetiDg in that city to perfect the con-
ditions of a unique herd prize to be given at the great meet-
ing of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breedera' association next
October. The conditions read for the best standard-bred
stallion and five of his get, the entrance fee to be $100, and
the entire stake to go to the wiuner. Fifteen owners entered
their stallionB Saturday, and it is expected that fully fifty
more will come in before the closing of the stake, on the 18th
of next April. ThiB will make the prize worth between
$5,000 and $6,000, and make it the richest of the character
ever hung up in Kentucky for trottiDg horses.

Payments in StaHes.

Third payment in Stanford Stakes for foals of 1SS6,
second payment in the same stake foals of 18S7, and in
the Occident Stakes are due on the 1st of January, Tues-
day next. Payments in the Stanford should be made
to N. T. Smith, Treasurer, 4th and Townsend Streets,
San Francisco, and in the Occident to Edwin ¥. Smith,
Secretary California State Agricultural Society, Sacra-
mento.

The following are lists of the nominations in the Stan-
ford to be trotted in 1890, and the second payments made
on the colts in the Btake to be decided next year.

STANFORD STAKES 1S90.

No. 1. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, Cal., names very
dark bay or brown colt Praevo'o, foaled Hay 7th, 1SS7 no
white; by Antevolo, his dam Lady Viva, by Three Cheers-
grandam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah.

No. 2. Jos. Cairn Simpson names bay filly A., foaled Jan-
uary 25, 1SS7, white stripe in face; by Antevolo, her dam
Lady Del Sur, by Del Sur; grandam Cecelia Clark, by Clark
Chief.

No. 3. P. W. Bellingall, Oakland, Cal., names bay colt
Sirocco, foaled March, 1SS7, small white spot on left hind
foot; by Antevolo; pedigree of dam unknown.

No. 4. Wilbur Field Smith, Sacramento, Cal , names bay
colt Calabar, foaled Feb. 20th, 18S7; by Guy Wilkes, his dam
Rosedale, by Sultan.

No. 5. A. J. Green, Oakland, Cal., names seal brown colt
Colton, foaled April 21st, 1S87; small star, very slight stripe
in face, small snip, right hind foot white; by Antevolo, his
dam Contra, by Electioneer; grandam by Billy Cheatham.

No. 6. G. YalensiD, Pleasanton, names black filly Fleet
by Sydney, her dam Flight by Buccaneer.

No. 7. G. Valensio, Pleaston, names sorrel colt Tom V.
by Sydney, his dam Nettie Lambert, the dam of Valensin.

No. S. E.H.Miller Jr., Alameda, names black colt ThavoL
foaled April 13th, 1SS7, by Antevolo. his dam Thalia by
Berlin.

No. 9. Palo Alto names b c Paola by -Electioneer, dam
Dame Winnie by Planet.

No. 10. Palo Alto's br f Liela by Electioneer, dam Lizzie
ColliDs by Stansifer's Woful.

No. 11. Palo Alto's b f Wild May by Electioneer dam May
byWildidle.

No, 12. Palo Alto's b f Katrina by Nephew, dam Fanny
by Patchen Vernon.

No. 13- Palo Alto's b c Bernal by Electioneer; dam Rebec-
ca by General Benton.

No. 14. Palo Alto's b f Coral by Electioneer, dam Colum-
bine by A. W. Richmond.

No. 15. Palo Alto's b c Del Mar by Electioneer, dam Son-
tag Dixie by Toronto Sontag.

No. 16. Palo Alto's b f Loieta by Ansel, dam Abbie by
Almont.

No. 17- Palo Alto's ch cNorris by Ansel, dam Norma by
Alexander's Norman.

No. IS. Palo Alto's br f Clarion by Ansel, dam Consola-
tion by Dictator.

No. 19. Palo AUo'b b f Wilemont by Piedmont, dam Wild-
flower by Electioneer.

No. 20. Palo AUo'b ch c Florin by Piedmont, dam Flower
Girl by Electioneer.

No. 21. Palo AUo'b b c Free Gift by Piedmont, dam Miss
Gift by Wildidle.

No. 22. Ben E. Harris, San Francisco, names br or bl f
Lorena by Jim Mulvenna, her dam Elmorena by Elmo.

No. 23. Hoppin Bros., Yolo, Cal., names b f Maud H. by
Cubit, dam by Dietz's St. Clair.

No. 24. Hoppin Bros, nams b c Arthur F. by Cubit, dam
by Alexander.

No. 25. Leroy AVhitmore, Woodland, Cal., namea dark br
c Bookkeeper, star and four white fe6t, foaled ADril 20th,
1887, by Caliph, dam Jule by .

No. 26. William Corbitt, San Mateo, names bl filly Star,
foaled April 28, 1887, by Guy Wilkes, dam Atalanta by The
Moor.

No. 27. William Corbitt's filly, hind pasterns and left
fore heel white, foaled May 9, 18S7, by Guy Wilkes, dam
Sable by The Moor.

No. 28. William Corbitt's tilly, left hind pastern white,
foaled March 19, 1887, by Guy Wilkes, dam Ruby by Sultan.

SECOND PAYMENTS IN STANFORD, 1889.

C. R. Lewis, Oaklaud, on Athenian, bay colt by Antevolo,
his dam Ruby, by Winthrop.

Charles Thornquest, Oakland, on Cupid, nominated by G.
Valensio; by Sydney, his dam Venus by Captain Webster.

H. W . Meek, San Lorenzo, on I ay colt Brilliant by Direotor,
his dam Lady Bell by Chieftain.

William Corbitt, San Mateo, on bl f by Guy Wilkes, dam
Sable by The Moor, and b f by Guy Wilkes, dam Blanche by
Artburton.

Palo Alto on b c Coin by Electioneer, dam Cecil by Gen.
BentoD; b c Good Gift by Electioneer, dam Miss Gift by
Wildidle; br f Norlaine by Norval, dam Elaine by Messenger
Duroo; bf Sunol by Electioneer, dam Waxana by General
Benton; bl c Niles by Ansel, dam Juliet by Mohawk Chief;

ch c Will Florence by Piedmont, dam Florence by Elec-
tioneer, and ch c Isonomy by Piedmont, dam Ivy by Don
Victor.

L. J. Rose, Los Angeles, on bay colt by Stambonl.

James Martin, Niles, Cal., on DirectreaB.

OCCIDENT STAKE 1890.

The following is the list of the nominations in the Occident
Stakes:

J. D. Carr's b c Gabilan by Ansel, dam Gabilan Maid.
E. H. Miller Jr.'s blk c Thavol by Antevolo, dam Thalia.
Wilber F. Smith's b c Calabar by Guy Wilkes, dam Rosedale

by Sultan.
M. W. Hick's br c Crown Prince by Sterling, dam Empress

by Flaxtail.
Palo Alto's b c Eugene by Electioneer, dam Lady Ellen by

Carr's Mambrino.
Palo Alto's b f Katrina by Nephew, dam Fanny by Patchen

Vernon.
Palo Alto's b c Paola by Electioneer, dam Dame "Winnie by

Planet.
Palo Alto'a br c Liela by Electioneer, dam Lizzie Collins by

Stansifer's Woeful.
Palo Alto's b f Wild May by Electioneer, dam May by Wild-
idle.
Palo Alto's b c Del Mar by Electioneer, dam Sontag Dixie by

Toronto Sontag.
Palo Alto's g c Conductor by Electioneer, dam Sontag

Mohawk by Mohawk Chief.
Palo Alto's b c Bernal by Electioneer, dam Rebecca by Geu.

Benton.
Palo Alto's b c "Warren by Electioneer, dam Waxana by Gen.

Benton.
Palo Alto's br f Clarissa by Electioneer, dam Clarabel by Ab-

dallah Star.
Palo Alto's b c Coral by Electioneer, dam Columbine by A.

"W". Richmond.
Palo Alto'a b f Lolita M. by Ansel, dam Abbie by Almont.
Palo Alto's br f Clarion by Ansel, dam Consolation by Dicta-
tor.
Palo Alto's b c Monica by Ansel, dam Mecca by Mohawk

Chief.
Palto Alto'a br f Nettie B. by Ansel, dam Nettie Benton by

Gen. Benton.
Palo Alto's ch o Norris by Ansel, dam Norma by Alexander's

Norman.
Palo Alto's oh c Florin by Piedmont, dam Flower Girl by

Electioneer.
Palo Alto'a b c Free Gift by Piedmont, dam Miss Gift by

Wildidle.
Palo Alto's b c Collector by Piedmont, dam Mischief by Elec-
tioneer.
Palo Alto's b f Wildmont by Piedmont, dam Wildflower by

Electioneer.
Palo Alto's oh c Langton by Alfred, dam Laura C. by Elec-
tioneer.
Palo Alto's b f Albina by Alban,idam Violet by Electioneer.
Palo Alto's blk f Baden by Clay, dam Barbara Maid by A. W.

Richmond.
P. W. Bellingall's b c Sirocco by Antevolo, dam unknown.
Jos. Cairn Simpson'a b or br c Praevolo by Antevolo, dam

Lady Viva by Three Cheers.
Jos. Cairn Simpson's bf f A. by Antevolo, dam Lady Del Sur

by Del Sur.
W. R. Merril's b c Clarence "Wilkes by Guy Wilkes, dam Belle

A. by Tilton Almont.
Ben E. Harris' br or blk f Lorena by Jim Mulvenna, dam

Elmorene by Elmo.
L. Whitmore's br c Bookkeeper by Caliph, dam Jule.
L, D. Slocum's b f Mobs Rose by Anteeo, dam Luella by Nut-
wood.
L. J. Rose's b o Kafir by Alcazar, dam Flower Girl by Arthur-
ton.
L. J. Rose's b f Mista by Alcazar, dam by Col. Dexter.
L. J. Rose's b c Muscat by Stamboul, dam Minnehaha.
L. J. Roses'6 b f Ramona by Stamboul, dam Lady GraveBby

Nutwood.
G. W. Trahern's b f Bessie Lee by Nephew, dam Belle

Mahone by Norfolk.
H. H. Helman's b c Richmond Chief by Munroe Chief, dam

Ela by A. W. Richmond.
H. H. Helman's b f Malinda by Pasha, dam Miss Thomas by

A. W. Richmond.
H. H. Helman's Matilda by Pasha, dam Lizzie Hook-Hock-
ing.
G. Valensin's blk f .Fleet by Sydney, dam Flight by Bucca-
neer.
G. Valenain'B ch c Tom V by Sydney, dam Nettie Lambert by

John Nelaon.
P. Fitzgerald's b c Killross by Killarney, dam by Cal.

Dexter.
Hoppin Bros.' b f Maud H. by Cubit, dam "Winnie by Dietz'

St. Clair.
Hoppin Bros.' blk c Blossom by Cubit, dam Bessie by Billy

Campbell.
Hoppin Bros.' blk Cubit Jr. by Cubit, dam by Dtelz' St.

Clair.
Hoppin Bros.' b c Arthur F. by Cubit, dam by Alexander.
Wm. Corbitt's blk f Atlanta Wilkes by Guy Wilkes, dam At-
lanta by The Moor.
Wm. Corbitt's b f Roseina, Wilkes by Guy Wilkes, dam Sa-
ble, by The Moor.
Wm. Corbitt's b f Ruby WilkeB, by Guy Wilkes, dam Ruby

by Sultan.
J. E. Maguire's br f Appolline by Munroe Chief or Sidney,
dam Lizzie.

OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1SS9.

Second payments have been made as follows.
Palo Alto's Coin, Good Gift, Norlaine, Sunol, Niles, Will

Florence and Isonomy.
Ben E. Harris' Storm.
L. J. Rose's Sachra and Vesolia.
Ohas. O. Thornqnest'a Cupid.
Wm. Corbitt's Guy Wilkes— Sable filly, Guy Wilkes— Blanche

lilly and Guy Wilkes — Alice Clay filly.
La SieBta Ranch's Holstien Milk.
Jos. Martin's Directress.
H. W. Meek's Brilliant.

C. R. Lewis' Athenian.
D S. Frasier's Secretary.
W. H. Hammond'a Electeeo.

D. E. Knight's Zinfaudel.

The Pedigree of Waxy.

In all probability we will have all available information in

reference to the genuineness of Waxy's record in time for the

next issue of the Breeder and Sportsman. Having only

part of the neoessary evidence, it has beta deemed expedient

I to wait a^d publish it all together.

1888

^hx §5rteder awd J&prortstmro.

4*0

Track Building in California.

Count G. V-ilausin sends us the following answer to our
inquiries, and also sends the surveyor's drawings of two
'rjcks of which the dimensions are: Three-quarter mile-
stretches, 990 feet each, the ends are semi-circles drawn with
a radius of 315.182ft., -making them each 990 feet. Mile track-
etretcheB 871.77 feet each, the four turns are quarter circles
drawn witn a radius of 424.115 feet eaoh, with a 250 ft.
straight at each end of tbe track.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman. — I take pleasure in an-
swering your inquires about race tracks. I have built a reg-
ulation three-quarter track, and did not like it on account
of the curves being too sharp; then built a mile track, and
objected to that on account of the great distance to which
colts would get from the place where I stood watching their
exercise, also for the considerable labor it took to keep it in
order. I have now just built a three-quarter mile which I
think is the very best for a stock farm. So you see, my
stretches are 881.77 feet long, then the curve is only 424.115
feet, then comes another stretch of 250 teet. The great ad-
vantage I find in this kind of a turn is that before the horse
begins to unbalanoe himself going around the curve he
strikes 250 feet of straight work, and gets on his balance
•again before striking the next send. My experience is that a
horse will hug the pole well enough going around the com-
mencement of a turn, but after he goes say one-half way
around he begins to lose his balance and wants to get to the
•outside. Then the driver is obliged to tighten the inside line
and the horse to obey the command without slacking his
speed, must throw the weight of his body towards the pole,
making his nigh legs carry more weight than nature allotted
to them, thence the mischief arises. Generally all trotters
suve out on the nigh legs from going around turns at a high
rate of speed.

My track (I call it mine, because I gave the surveyor the
dimensions of stretches and turns) has more straight work
and easier turns than a regulation track. I send you designs
of both so that you can convince yourself by putting one
over tbe other, that the turns in a regulation track are more
sharp, and that there is a longer distance to cover on a con-
tinuous circuit. Another advantage also is that to go a full
mile on my track you can start at thejone-half mile pole mak-
ing the lap from it to the wire, and going very little more than
two turns, while you take tbe word on straight work.

Leaving now the distance in design of the 2 three-quarter
tracks, I think a three-quarter track preferable because to go
a mile a horse has to commence one-quarter before the wire
or go past it one-quarter. All horses are eager to stop after
going once around tbe track, be it one-half, three-quarter or
1 mile around; by going the lap they do not stop at once
after reaching the end of the journey marked by the starling
point, and when they are worked on a mile track they go
the journey more cheerfully, not looking to be pulled up at
once.

In taking care of tracks much depends on the nature of
the soil and the climate, in the moisture of the ground and
the atmosphere, to that no rules can be established.

I hope to have answered all your questions intelligently,
especially so I sead you the plans of the two tracks. After
having them used for your purpose you'will oblige me by re-
turning them. Yours truly,

Pleasanton, Deo. 24, 1SS8. G. Valensin.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Editcr Breeder and Sportsman- — I thought I would pen
you a short letter, thinking you would like to hear from your
old_town. We have had a delightful tall, up to date we have
not'seen any sleighing, the boys are waiting for it, however.
The first fall of suow— if enough to make sleighing — will give
us a Derby Day at Ed Smith's, between tbe hours of 3 and 6
p. M. Ed will give a magnum of wine, with a mince pie to
the first outter that reaches his Club House on 57th street.

Of course the man who wins the wine will open up the
way for more. The chances are, wine will flow pretty freely
for a while, the men who own the trotters and paces, will be
to the front. The probabilities are, the fastest horses in the
world will occupy Smith's sheds that afternoon; would not
be at all surprised if some fellow owned one that could pace
or trot in 2:00 or better. I wish it were so you could drop in
on us that day. I would take great pleasure iu taking you
down the road, with me behind Kate Allen. By the way, she
is standard now, but I cannot see as she moves along any
faster or smoother; it may be because I am not up in tbe
standard lines. Presume she is much finer bred mare now
than she was before Beity B. made her record last September
at Nashville, which makeB all of Midnight's oolts by stand-
ard horses, standard, what a farce! The winners of 1SSS
were not bred that way, their records made them Btandard.
It looks to me that you people out on the coast are up in
breeding lines, you get tbe performers. And most of them
out of thoroughbred mares.

It must have required lots of nerve for you breeders to
have deviated from the old style standard sires and standard
dams. How did you krow but what you could look for
mules instead of world beaters. Onr old friend Wallace
would have this country populated with a nice lot of old
shinB if everybody would take his advice and breed down,
now wouldn't he. It would make him tired should AniadiB
get a world beater out of Kate Allen.

The only thing that worries me I am told I canDot get the
foal registered. It reminds me of the waiter who asked tbe
man if he wanted tea or coffee. "Tea, if you please." '"By
, you take coffee or nothing." Now I mast breed stand-
ard, or get left on the register business. Well, I would
sooner get left than breed contrary to my own ideas. If any
thing is worth doing at all Us worth doing well, that's what
I thought when I bred Kate Allen. AmadiB is a Jim Dandy
on four feet, he is too well bred for Dunghills, as I am Scotch
aud Irish, I think, and know I can appreciate a well bred
horse.

The Park Commissioners have not given us our road drive
yet, but I gness they will, they have been interveiwed, aud
I think they begin to realize what tbe road drivers want.
They are a pretty clever set of men, aud will probably make
a motion to strike off tbe chains from the gentlemen road
drivers and give them a little bit of freedom they have been
handicapped for years." They are right, so we have, bnt we
will get a breathiog Ppell after a while, and every body will
be happy.

You would hardly know Grand Boulevard now, houses go-
ing up nearly every month; in a very few years it will be built
up, and have the appearance of Michigan and Prairie ave-
nues. Yours as ever,

On the Boad.
Chicago, December 15, 1888.

Answers to vorres.^ondents.

QrentioDB answered only through these columns. No replies by
uiiil or telegraph. The name of the writer Bhould accompany all
questions, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Let-
ters received without the wri'er'n name cannot receive attention.

Reader, Prescott, W. T.

Please give the age and pedigree of Rondo?

Answer. — A letter to L. Steiner, the breeder of Rjudo,
brings tbe information that he is by Vunderbilt, son of Nor-
folk. His dam was Duchess, and he is eight years old.

Subscriber.

PUaie give the pedigree of Nutwood Boy?
Answer. — Write to Harry Seig, San Luis Obispo.

Reader, San Francisco.

Can yon inform me how the horse Cito was bred?

Answer — Cito, ch c, foaled 1SS2. by Joe Hooker, dam Too
Soon by Norfolk; 2ud dam Lady Davis by Red Bill; 3rd dam
Maria Collier by Collier.

A. B. K.

Please give performances of Patty, P, by Kicbmont, and
state what is her best record.
Answer.

Geneseo, Ills., Aug. 2lst, 1833, for a i.urse of $200.
Toronto Maid won, Edith second, Pattie P. third, Mark
Time fourth. Time 2:46:1, 2;474;2:45.

In a race at Strawberry Point, la , Sept. 2>th, abb made
a record of 2:42 in the first heat of a race rinully won by
Bohemian Girl. At Prairie du Chieu, Wis., she was third to
Col. Lee and Nina D.

Boscobel, Wis., Oct,, 3d, for a purse of $100 Patty P. beat
Jack Cutler and Matt Fisher. Time, 2:47, 2:53, 2:50.

In 1885, at Geneseo, Ills., she took a first bent in 2.39J,
Captain Cook winning the race. This last is her best n-coro.

S.L O.

Is a horse eligible to registration in Wallace's Trotting
Register if he trots a mile in 2:30 or better, when matched
against time?

Answer. — That will depend upon circumstances. Send us
the pedigree and the data concerning the trotting against
time, and we can answer your question more clearly. The
present rules for admission to standard rank are as follows:
First — Any Btallion that ba<* himself a record of two minutes
aud thirty seconds (2:30) or better, provided auy of his gei
has a record of 2:35 or better, or provided his Bire or dam is
already a standard auimal. Second — Any mare or gelding
that haB a record of 2:30 or better. Third— Any horse that
is the sire of two animals with a record of 2:30 or better.
Foorth — Any horse that is the sire of one animal with a
record of 2:30 or better, provided he has either of the follow-
ing additional qualifications: (1) A record himself of 2:35 or
better. (2) Is the sire of two animals with a record of 2:35
or better. (3) Has a sire or dam that is already a standard
animal. Fifth — Any mare that has produced an animal with
a record of 2:30 or better. Sixth— The progeny of a standard
horse when out of a standard mare. Seventh — The female
progeny of a atandard horse when out of a mare by a stand-
ard horse. Eighth— The ftmale progeny of a standard
horse when out of a mure whose dam is a standard mare.
Ninth — Any mare that has a record of 2:35 or better, and
whose sire or dam is a standard animal.

Fred Merideth.

Please let me know in your nest issue the breeding of Mr.
L. Bryant's Proctor Knott?

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' maai J Haphazard mare.

5 n j Queen Mary... (

Gladiator \ g£»A»

' Daughter nf \ Plenipotentiary,

(.uauguter or ( Myrrlia.

Lexington. ,

, i,,D. „ J Timoleon

. J Boston iUr c£

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I. . tLevity | Vamlal's (lain.

V f King Tom j Harkaway ^ Fanny Dawson.

^| t Pocahontas j ManSu.

g] Woodcraft ( Voltigeur ( MJrth'a Lynu.

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I -Albion j Cain °r Aote<» { Diana.

S?l /Panther J Comus or Blackloek.

|< (.ranther ( Mannella.

2. <-War*ner 1 Sir I -liarles.

I Daughter of....) Wagner \ Maria West.

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The Walla Walla Fair.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — The fourth annual fair
and raoe meeting of the Walla Walla Valley Consolidated
Agricultural Society will be held at Walla Walla Sept. 30,
Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Speed programme will be announced
in January.

The newly elected officers are: President, W. P. Reeser;
vice-president, Alexander Cameron; secretary, Henry Kelling;
treasurer, Thos. Quiun; trustees — W. P. Heeser, Alex.
Cameron, Henry Kelling, D. J. Crowley, Harvey Shaw, F.
M. Louden, D. W. Small, Chris. Euuis, Dion Keefe, James
Mclmoe, Mark Evans, John Hamilton, W. T. Arberry, Ed.
Fallon, J. N. Crabb and J. M. McFarland.

Henry Kelling.

Races at the Bay District Track To-day.

Owing to stormy weather the races announced for Christ-
mas day at the Bay District Track were postponed, the course
being wholly unfit for use. Now that the weather has im-
proved the initial day's sport will take place this afternoon.
The first event on the card is a five-eighths dash, and has the
following entries:

Al. Farrow, lU;Lida Ferguson, 110; Gladstone, 113; Min-
nie B., 105; Nabeau, 108; Bogus, 113; White Cloud, 113.

Second race, one mile and a sixteenth, selling: Index, 1 16;
Welcome. 103; Jack Brady, 111; Oro, 111; Black Pilot, 104;
Kildare, 99

Third race, handicap, one mile and au eighth: Lama Gard-
ner, 110; Daisy D, 110: Al. Farrow, 105; Rosa Lewis, 100;
Coloma. 10J; Nabeau, 95.

Fourth race, two-year-olds, five-eighths mile dash; Jack
Pot, 107; Arthur H., 107; Naicbio B., 107; Lady Helen, 107.

John Hennessey, a prince among trainers, is wintering at
Los Angeles. John's face is familiar on all the Eastern
tracks and his friends are counted by thousands. Hope you
like California better in winter than you do the back East
climate, John

The Napa Fair.

Mr. F. W. Loebar, president of the Napa Agricultural Asso^
ciatioo, was in the city yesterday, trying to make arrange-
ments for the Napa Fair, which will probably be held in the
week commencing August 5th. The liber d purses ottered
by this association last year made the meeting a popular oi e,
and horsemen from all parts of the State look forward to the
1SSD meeting with pleasure.

What They Won.

During thirteen years of active campaigning the Dwyers
won np wards of $1,000,000 in shakes, purBes, matches and
handicaps, a larger sum than was ever won by any turfman
or confederation of turfmen in this country." Iu that time
they have headed the list of winning owners in 1SSI. 1882,
IS83, 1SS6 aud 1SS7. They have woo more in one year
($208,000) than was ever won before. With Hanover ttiey
earned more money ($89,772) than any horse ever earned in
asingleyear. In Miss Woodford they have had the most
successful animal in the history of racing on this continent,
her aggregate winnings exceeding those of any other. They
have won more races iu one day than any other stable, cap-
turing live at Monmouth Park during the season of 1885 with
Panique, Richmond, Lulu, Portland and Barnes. In itlmost
every season since they began racing the Dwyers have Lad
the good fortune to own one or two of thj best horses on the
turf, and as they euteru 1 them liberally in valuable Btakes
the returns have been large. Those which have won upward
uf $15,000 each are as follows;

Miss Woo'iford won 32 tawc hi four yrarB. worth 1118,365

Hanover, 23 r.ioes in thiee yctra JO"), 757

Ueurne Kinney. 25 racua in four ye*rs 61,6*

Hinduu 23 races in two y« rs 62,071

Lnko Blackburn, 23 r^eBin two years 47,476

Inspector H., l<f r tees in tliruo yvnrs 46.4B2

Trem >nt, 13 raceaiuone y ar 40/J46

Sir Dixon, u races in one year 87 740

Kingston, 13 r*cej in two yuirj asf2»6

JCit.fcliali, 5 races in one >e r 31.610

Dewdrop.7 ran.'B In one year 21.786

Bramble, >-7 raues intwo year' 27.210

Richmond, ll races In three y cars it>,a:i5

BarneB.il races in three yea s 2a,530

Bella B..9 races in one year 23,2 0

WarQeln, 40 races in five yeara ^J.7«4

Bessie June, 2' races in three years 22. '05

Rnnnymede,5races i i two je^rs 20,640

Onondaga , 4 raceB in one ye «r 18,' 1 ■

Vigil, a races in two years 15,280

Portland, 5 iaces in two yeurs 15, Kill

Twenty-one horses won. $831,5.14

Of notable purchases at various times were Hiutioo lur
$15,000, Sir Dixou for $20,000 Vigil and the brother to Pas-
sett for $25,000, Paniq'ie for $14 000, Kingston for $12 500.
Miss Woodford for $7,000, Bankrupt fcr $6,700, Tea Tr y
for $10,500, Charley B. for $6,500, George Kinney for $2,-
000, Glad Eyes for $3,000, Lube Blackburn, Ociau and Es-
qn.ire for $2,500 each, Falsehood for $2,550, Herkinu for $2,
300, Alfareta for $2,000, Bramble for $22,500, Barnes for
$12,000, Blenheim aod KunuymeHe for $12,0C0, Warfield for
$2,100, Kipplo and a filly for $5,000, Elias Lawrence and
Quito for $5 000, Onondaga for $2,000, Bootjack for $1,500
aud Joe Cotton and Bessie June for $9,000. — St. Louis He-
public.

Procter Knott Not For Sale.

Two weeks ago the Breeder and Sportsman said that Mr.
Haggin would not buy the great gelding, basing our opinion
on tbe feelings of Mr. Bryant in the matter. From a letter
received this week, we glean the information that in all
probability, Proctor Knott will not be started in the Kentucky
I>erby, but Come-ToTaw will carry the Bryant aod Scoggins
colors for that event, Knott being reserved for the American
Derby and the later three-year-old stakes. The JLxaminer of
Tuesday, had a telegram from Louisville, which says:

Sam Bryant, the owner of Proctor Knott, said this moroing:

*'Proctor Knott is not for sale to anybody. I am going to
keep him. I offered him to Haggin for $30,000, and he

wanted him at $25,000, and now, me, if anybody shall

buy him. I ain't goin' to sell this horse and then let him
come out and beat me all summer and make me sick at the
stomach every time I run second to him.

'Til bet $2,500 that Knott '11 beat Galen the firBt time he
hits him. Play or pay. I'll bet $5,000 in cash that I beat
Galen in the Chicago Derby, and I'll put the money up any
day. I want the money, I don't want no withdrawals or
backdowns. I'll put my $5,000 in tbe hands of any good
man. Knott is engaged in eleven stakes, the first being the
$2,000 at Nashville. He is in three three-year- old events
here in Louisville, including the Derby and the Clark. He
is in two at Latonia; the American Derby aDd one other ot
Chicago;|the OmnibuB at Monmouth Park, and the Coney
Island Derby, and the Lorillard at Sbeepshead. I believe
that makes the eLven He won't win 'em all, but he'll come
near it."

A Match Race.

After the mile race on Thursday, December 20th, which
Nabeau won, the friends of tbe Elmwood stables persuaded
Mr. Boots to run Nabeau again, as the backers of Al Farrow
were dissatisfied with the result. In consequence of the dis-
pute, relative to ihe merits of the two horbes, a match race
was arranged, and was run off on Christmas day. Owing to
the parties interested wanting Mr. E. S. Culver to be judge,
Btarter and stake-holder, and refusing to have any one eUe iu
the stand, Mr. Chas. Hinchman announced that all pouls
already sold would be declared off, because the roleB dis-
tinctly say that three judgeB shall he in the stand. Farrow
had sold favorite at $20 to $14 for Nabeau, still the bookers
of the Elmwood stable seemed more numerous than ihuhe
willing to take the long end.

Everything being arranged to the satisfaction of the inter-
ested parties the bell was ruug and the jockeys weighed iu.
Smith, a diminotive stable boy, had the mount on Nabeau,
while the veteran, Tom Haslett, sported the colors of the
Oregon horse. The terms of the race were $500 a side,
Nabeau to carry 80 pounds while Al Farrow was weighted with
112 pounds. After one false start the horses were seut away
on oven terms, Farrow being three-quarters of a length to the
good at tbe turn. Both riders hugged the outside fence, the
running being much better there than nearer tbe rail. The
same relative positions were maintained until the middle o£
the upper turn was reached, when Haslett drew awny and
assumed a commanding lead of tbree lengths. Turning into
the homestretch Niibeau seemed to tire, aud showed au evi-
dent dislike for the heavy going. Haslett pulled Furrow to
tbe outside of the track wnere the going waB easier, and won
hs he liked by ten leugtbs. It is ouly right to sta e that
Nabeau v as seut a very fast three-quarters early iu the
morning, which evidently left him uubt fir the louper r.ice
of the afternoon, and Farrow was easy a fifteen-pound better
horse than he was on the preceding Thursday.

SUMMARY.

O. V. Tapper's b a Al Farrow, 3, 112, Connor -Delia Wall
Elmwood Stables' l« g Nabeau, 3, SO, Nathan Coombs— Oyj
Time, 1:604.

436

%ht loiter awtt ^pxrrtsmati.

Dec. 29

KOD.

Among th« KoQwoods-
CHAPTER VII.

REAL AND SPECULATIVE.

The word tramp produced an electrical effect upon Mr*.
MorrisoD, who, like Achilles had her vulnerable spot. It
was neither so limited in size, nor so exact in poBitioL as
that of the warlike abductor of Briseis, but pervaded her
entire being in the form of an especial detestation for the
ruau who could not or would not rind work. Left to this
active matron the pauper question would have speedily set-
tled itself by furce of a decree proclaiming [hat every man
who did not get employment within a certain time was at
perfect liberty to die of starvation.

Between her and Mr. Selden on this point, a* indeed on
most others— excepting the proper uic.de ot preparing beef,
or chicken, where he cunfesseci her knowledge superior, there
was an entire difference of op'nion. Taught by his own life
bow easy it might be, in moments of disconrngenjeut, to lose
the grasp up^n better thiugs, to murder faith by rebellious
thought, and to become an Ishmnel seemiugly.by command of
God, he possessed the largest charity for everything in human
form, with the possible exception of au intellectual Amazon
for whose existence he could rind no reason. Should auyuue
suggest to him that his own dealing with an exacting destiny
was a direct refutation of his theory, he would only shake
his head and look duwueast. There was in him none of the
arrogance born of fortuitous circumstance, which says: "Be-
hold me how I stand here to-day, and will stand to-morrow,
a whining light exempt from the follies of maukiud."

Instead, he was wont* to ramember'.a night of the past,
when, despite the ties that bound him to a sick mother, and
the fealty owed her for years of tender care, he hid packed
his bundle and resolved to become a wanderer on the fnce
of the earth, and how he was prevented not by remembrances
that should have swayed him, but by a sudden iline^s rob-
bing him of power to go. And yet another might come ha -k
in its black misery whenever he saw a fellow creature on the
wrong road; a night that witnessed him ready to end his life
and have done with unhappiness. So of our own temptation
is born a loving charity for the weakness of othurs.

These things had been sealed in his heart so maDy years
that they had become roots of con net, and without bringing
them to the light, he was, by degrees, able to make his house-
keeper see the uselessuess of bluster and storm wben their
charity was appea'ed to by some member ot the itinerant
brotherhood.

At first she would rush anxiously to the front gate, her
stiff calico and stern features entering a protest, aud her
tongue sending out a volley of unsympaihetlc words, that,
without the presence of Nestor was sufficient to drive away
any but the most hardened. By this time, however, she had
learned that Mr. Seldeu's interests would not suffer if Bhe
went no further than the foot of the kitchen steps, and here,
at Tommy's shout, she took np her stand biddiug him come
to her, and directing Erl to call her father. Her admonition
was not given in two or three words, but constituted a full
statement of the subjeot from a matter of fact point of view.

"You'd best call your father, Pet," she said with evident
disapprobation of Erl's coolness. "and let him tend to 'em.
Each one '11 get four bits and stacks o' good advice; but the
dollar 'd do you more good, they'll most likely spend it in
Lorenzo fur whisky; aud the advice '11 go in one ear and out
the other. It's a man's way o' doin' things, though, and
women had btst mind their own. You'll get small comfort
from the sound o' your voice if you're alone in a wood."

Tommy obeyed his grandmother slowly and felt life partic-
ularly hard th*t he should be called away at the exciting
moment when the two tigures were nearing the top of the
hill.

"Serves me right fur tellin'," he mumbled to bimBelf, as
he dug his bare toes into the path, and experienced snch
paugs as accompany the knowledge of a guod deed unre-
warded.

By the time he had reached Nestor his spirits had risen
again, and with true juvenile temerity he said in the peculiar
tone common to his kiud when bent ou mischief.

"Sick 'em Nest."

For this fact, his grandmother, distracted between loyalty
to the Selden family aud adherence to her own ideas, gave
him a sounding bos on the ear.

Here, at least, was a fitting culmination to the past hour,
and Tommy cried out with such true boyish vigor that Mr.
Selden left his rose bush before Erl could seek him, and
came around, expecting to find tbe little fellow in trouble
from a fall, or from too much curiosity concerning the manners
aud habits of a family of waBps which had located iteelf just
under the kitchen porch. Believed that it was not so, he
went toward the gate to welcome the strangers whom he saw,
at a glance were not tramps but fishermen, while Nestor sub-
mitted to be chained by Erl, who, after Tommy's outbreak
could subdue him iu no other way.

"Good momiug, Mr. Selden," said Dick, opening the gate.
He spoke as if ibey had parted only yesterday.

Mr. Selden was slower and seemed to be turning something
over iu his mind. But after the 6rst hesitation, he grasped
Dick':4 hand so firmly aud said, "good morning, Kichard,
good moroiDg!" io so hearty a toDe that the youDger man's
miud went swiftly back to a crowded school room of long a^o,
when the same warmth had turned him from a Barly, idle
little chap, into a Btndions boy.

Every salient point in their life history appeared in the
minds of both men, as they stood with hands clasped and
eyes fixed on each other, then Dick remembered Philip and
introduced him. His welcome was cordial but not in any
way effusive, and waving aside all apologies for untidy boots
and rough outfits Mr. Selden invited ihem into the house.

ItwaB a delightful place to rest in, that sunlit hall, with its
hospitable fireplace — now full of close leaved tuaDzauita — and
its Boft finish of redwood. No plaster, or cloth-andTpaper
desecrated the interior of Myrtle Heights; overhead the
polished beams stood out, and betweeu them panels of fine
boarding made an artistic ceiling. Like panels finished by a
high wainscot formed the walls, that in oolor were neither
exactly pale brown, nor pale red but au undescribable shade
just betweeu the two.

As they eutered, Philip, at least, was pleased that he had
insisted ou leaving all the luggage excepting rods and tiBh
bas ;etB on the veraudah.

"We lcok outlandish enough without a lot of wet blankets,"
he aaid discontentedly as he caught sight of Erl at a far
w1 idow.

'Have done," answered Dick half under his breath. His

- s were also fastened on Erl who turned as they entered

:.n '. looked directly at Ptilip. The great tall fellow was nor-

il an instant and hie eyes, slill fastened on her, filled

tpride. What a wonderful charm lay in the soft blaok

Uial. m_e$ bis. jn the dainty re4 month ff jth its upward,

] turn at the corners, in the oval cheek and firm, dimpled
| chin! Surely nothing could be more beautiful! It seemed a
long time they looked at one auoth.r, though it was scaicely
i a second until Mr Selden calhd Erl and presented her.

Dick was said to be famous for a certain way with women,
I and, whatever such a choice phrase may signify, it was tiue
I that high, and (I am sorry to confess it) low were known to
go down beiore his glances like flowers beneath a storm.

To Philip, his friend's peculiarity had always seemed the
merriest thing on record — a man with foor sisters is not averse
to having feminine weaknesses laid bare— though he bed
Bometimes remonstrated with him in a jesting way.

"Yon waste yourself on all kinds, old boy, and some day
when yon are in earnest and want to win the one you love
, she'll not credit you."

At which Dick scowled and said it was easy for a certain
! prophet to read the handwriting on the wall, the language
being his own.

Hut on this occasion as Philip saw Dick go up to Erl with
1 his hand pxteu<:ed, and heard him say in his most insinuat-
ing toneB and with a worshipful glance:

"Such a pltasnre, my dear Miss SeldeD, to come into your
perfect home," he f--lt a sndden indignation shoot through
him. though he woul i have been at a l^ss to tell whence it
sprung. His own greeting was subdued in the extreme: and
while he gave her hi hand he was thinking to hiuiRelf. "Of
conrse she will go down before Dick, ihey all do."

But she Doticed no lack of warmth in the greeting, indeed
her thoughts seemed to be playing at hide-and-seek after a
riotous fashion that robbed her of ease, and at the touch of
Philip's hand she stood with downcast eyes, a flood of rich
crimson dyeing her brown cheeks.

Dick acting in the capacity of qniet observer raised his
eye brows. Your men who are most given to trifling with
women are not infrequently the most annoyed at coming
upon them accidently when not in the proper mood — the way
with Dick just now, who felt an inward weariness at the
mere thought of anything so impressionable as a maiden of
eighteen.

Many portions of Mr. Selden's history were unknown to
him and until Rob's disclosures of the night before, he had
fancied his one time teacher living in a primitive and lonely
way, undisturbed by the feminine element. He was not ex-
actly sorry to find himself in an abode of ease aod comfort,
for although a good ont door man, he was an equa'lv luxur-
ious indoor one, and succumbed readily to the artistic iu his
surroundings.

But — if sport should prove not gool — long, idle days with
an intelligent companion like Mr. Selden, or a good fellow
like Philip was one thing, and entertaining or being enter-
tained by a possibly brainless creature, chiefly interested in
herself quite another.

Dick, you see, even when talking entirely with himself was
fond of putting things strongly, and that here was a maiden
who would neither entertain for the mere sake of such amuse-
ment, nor be entertained for the amusement of someone else,
he could not be expected to divine, though he admired the
quickness with which she regained her self-possession, and
the lively but modest dignity with which she suggested to
her father that possibly the gentlemen might like an oppor-
tunity of sitting after their long walk.

Mr. Selden laughed in his gentle way, and drawing np some
broad rattan chairs, said he hoped the gentlemen would iLwikb
themselves perfectly at home, and pass over any little slips
of etiquette he might make.

"A man gets very rusty in such things when he is out of
the world of men and women," he said, smiling, "and if I
tell you I am heartily glad you have found me out, it must
include all, and you are to go about doing just as jou please."

"If Miss Selden be of the same mind there is certainly no
more to ask," said Dick, with a look that <»gain Btirred Philip's
anger, and before she could reply he asked abruptly how long
she had lived here.

"Since the beginning, I think," she answered, with a 6wift
glance, "I'm a kind of human redwood."

"Yon are surely straight enough to be typical," said Dick'
noting Philip's aunoyauce, and unable to resist teasing.

"And you broad enough," she answered, making him a
little curtsy and leaving the room.

On her way to Mrs. Morrison Erl said she should like Mr.
Foote immensely, but in regard to Phillip made no confession.
While bringing order into the spare room though she caught
herself wondering whether the bowl of violets on the bureau
would be in his way, aud whether the strong, Bweet odor of
woodbine from the open window would annoy him. Then
she blushed and thought the violets were blue like his eyes,
and straightway after began to sing in a full, rich voice.

Her father heard her and stopped in the midst of an inter-
esting reminiscence of the old days when Dick was a boy (so
long ago, it seemed to Dick listening) to apologize ftr her
buoyancy of Bpirit.

"You will find her all untrained, gentlemen," he said sadly,
pushing the books back and forth on the table near him.
"She has had few of the advantages usually given young
ladieB, and I despair of ever getting her to receive more. The
first allusion to boarding schools seems to affect her with a
kind of despair, and I have not strength to battle against her
inclinations."

"Why do you imagine anything of the kind necessary. Is
not this life good for her?" asked Di-k, with his customary
frown.

Peihaps," said Mr. Selden slowly, "perhaps. There seems
at times to be a necessity for conventional training and again
none. I often think the wuman nature is a complex thing."

"It is," SHid Dick, emphatically.

Here Philip, who had been a clo«e listener, joined in the
conversation, and pictured simplicity and faithfulness aud
affection iu so clever a way that they seemed to form a par-
ticular part of unconventional training.

When he had concluded Dick raised his eyebrows very
high, aud Mr. Selden said:

"Well, well, the child may get on, she has force, and her
character is not without depth."

He stopped a moment, as if thinking, and then continued,

"In saying the woman nature is complex I mean only that
its fineness makes it intricate. To properly develop a woman's
intellect and not rob her of the intangible essence, which I
am assured is her birthright, constitutes a difficult problem.
The too independent woman who thrusts her intellect at you
becomes in a short time as ridicnlnns as poor old Don Quix-
ote, and in much the same way, She is an intellectual cru-
sader against whom you wHUt to bar the gates."

Mr. Selden, gentle as he was, evidently had opinions — the
the chief fault for which ho corrected Erl.

But to an interested aud unbiased person it was amusing
to note how quickly Phillip and Dick took up this part nf
the subject, and bow finely they handled it. From the ex-
treme radicalism of their onslaught you could almost feel
some sympathy in your soul for the women whom God (prob-
ably from a mistaken sense of kindness) had epdqwed wit.b,
»n mtelli^ncg njqre b^ftttjog the opposite sex.

Mr. Selden himself seemed slightly surprised at the storm
he was raising, and thought it better to qualify his remarks:

"I would not have you think," he said gently, "that I
undervalue either natural capacity or proper development of
it in the femHle sex, for I do not. On the contrary I believe
the most wonderful work of tne Creator to be a beautiful,
gifted and mudest woman."

And added after a short silence:

"I hope you will not find my little wild girl annoying."

Much to the amusement of his guests he spoke of her ex-
actly as if she were six years old, aod Philip, that his con-
fusion might not be made manifest, branched off upon a new
subject, and inquired how the fishing was.

"About the same as usual, I think," Baid Mr. Selden. "par-
ticularly in the Snn Lorenzo, and one or two good baskets
have been brought in from Boulder Creek. It is just a trifle
early yet, maybe, but I like it better than when the main
stream is full of eels."

"Eels?" queried Dick, "how— what do you mean?"

"Yes, yes, myriads of them, dead and floating with the
current. They disappear, however, as suddenly as they
come, and with equal mystery. Sometimes I have thought
I would look into the matter. It is doubtful though, if there
would be enough ascertained to repay investigation. I fancy
it is a simple fact of usefulness ended. Nature makes service
her stronghold and is inexorable in exacting the pound of
flesh. Looked at from a small standpoint this relentlesB
method of hers B&ems altogether Bad, and one is often dis-
posed to inquire if the price paid in the way of pain and suf-
fering is not too great for the gift of life. 1 remember wheo
I was a lad in school how the fate of that poor insect — I have
forgotten the technical name of it now — which seems born
just to noarish something alien, affected me. Yon know the
little fellow who lies in a helplet-s state and is stong, not
killed, but stung by another insect whose eggs develop into
a grub which feeds off this body until it reaches the proper
stage of dtvelopment to take flight. Never mind, Richard,
don't try to think it np, there are so many like examples that
one does not matter. Judged, I say, from such minute
sources life is an inexplicable problem. Looked at from the
larger scheme of the complete universe it btcomes equally
confounding in an opposite ratio. That at once sets the fin-
ite mind adrift by the vastness of its excellence, and makes a
man feel his iusignifiicence to the point of wondering why
any conditions are arranged for him at all."

"Do you not think, Mr. Selden," said Philip guardedly,
and trying very hard to call up some ghostly recollections of
the Darwinian theory, "do you not think that in the original
scheme a great amount of individual freedom was allowed,
and that working upon it men have made bad — bad—"

"Selections — choice of materials at baud," said Dick
quickly, peeing Philip waB in a dilemma.

"Yes, that's it. And 3ould it not have been so in all the
circles of living things?"

Mr. Selden smiled. "I, myself," he said, looking'out of
the window into the shadowy depths of forest beyond, "Am
a believer iu original free will. But we must always ri mem-
ber that selection is made by a predisposition inherent in the
individual, who gains wisdom not by hia act, but through
the results of it. Such an arrangement seems necessary to
insure variety, which greatly enlarged the field of choice."

"But now, Mr. Selden," said Dick, with twinkling eyes,
"suppose a man is born with a propensity for lying, and too
muchstopidity to judge from results that it is a base thing,
what becomes of the free will theory?"

"From my knowledge of natural life I should say Bnch a
man had in the first place been made np of atoms which
should never have come together; that in a certain sense, his
parents had robbed him of the natural power of right selec-
tion. But you can readily see that Bnch a case does not
touch the original free will. If we distort a gift it is not the
fault of the ewer. Then, too, the power of the selection may
be cultivated, thereby creating individual responsibility, and
so long aB individual responsibility exists, tbere must be to a
greater or less degree free will."

"Or if," said Erl, who had been standing unaeen jast at
the edge of the folding doors during the final part of the con-
versation, "or if a man should be afflicted with a propensity
for eating dinner at twelve o'clock, and that dinner was
waiting, and he should desire to be shown to a room where
he could make ready for it, would he be free to do so?"

"How perfectly like a woman!" said Dick, following Mr.
Selden toward the spare chamber.

But Philip said nothing. He was too occupied in watching
tbe deep blushes aud sweet downcast eyes that succeeded the
impulsive sally. Petronella.

San Fran-cisco, December 26, 188S.

Fly Fishing Conducive to Immorality.

A careful statistician recently obtained from 262 (rout fish-
enien the weight of fish caugut by each one nuiiug a year,
and also the number of fish caught. He tuen divided
the whole number of fish by the whole number of pounds,
and as a result discovered that the average weight of the North
Americau trout is eleven pounds two aud a quarter ounces.
In this case it would not be right to say that the figures lie,
but there is ground for suspicion that the truth has iu some
way suffered; and the public will interpret the statistics as
fresh evidence that trout fishermen can ant tell the truth.

Another curious fact in connexion with fishing is that the
country boy who catches trout with worms or grasshoppers
never tells any important lies as to his success. He never
oatchts a trout that weighs more than a p mud, and if he does
apt ak of losing a big fish off the book he never describes it as
a ten or even a two pounder. No oue pretends that the avei-
age country boy is exceptionally truthful, yet there is the
undeniable fact that he tells the truth concerning his trout-
fisbiug.

From tbesa facts we can safely assume that fly-lishiog is
more destructive of veracity thau li^hmg with live bait. 'I he
man who fishes with a worm does not make deliberate false
statements to the fish. When he calls their attention Io u
worm the worm is genuine, aud though he does observes
wise reticence in regard to the existence of hooks, this is at
tbe worst a mere suppression of ibe truth, aud is much Itss
criminal thou a direct fabehood.

Ou the other hand, the art of the fly *isherman is a prolonged
process of deception. He assures the trout that a collection
of silk and tiusel tied around a hook is a particularly able and
toothsome fly. and every fish thut he captures is the victim
of this cmel deceit. The fly fisbermau repn sents that his
"lea-ier'' is made of catgut, wherens it is i-imply a solid piece
of crude Fi k He pretends that he fishts with a rod, know-
ing at the same time that his so-called rod is a collection ot
sboit sticks put together with fernl^s. Thn.» the taint of
false pretence colors all bi6 woik, and as n natural coDSff-
quecce his respect for veracity is destroyed, and he tells fish
stories without a blush.

Then, too. it must be remembered thai the trout fishermen
usually {ua^es. ijong journeys into the, wilderness wben b*

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goes fishing. This renders it difficult, if not impracticable,
for film to send his fish home where they can be inspected
and weighed.

We are, therefore, compelled to believe that the fisherman,
who comas home Irooi the wilderness with stories of the fif-
teen or twenty pound trout caught by them, and the sixty or
seventy pound trout that escaped just as he was about to be
gaffed, are unworthy of credit. That the use of the fly is the
sole cause of their mendacity is not as yet demonstrated, but
there is surely good reason to believe tbat the fly is the evil
influence which saps the fly fisherman's veracity.

An attempt may be made to introduce salmon into the
Aude, whicb flows into the Mediterranean near Narbonne.
One hundred thousand ova of the Sacramento salmon will be
taken fruni America shortly and placed in the river.

An angling reader remarked the other day that bis Christ-
mas had heen passed in rereading "PetrouellaV sketches now
appearing, and that he found in them not ODly very much of
interest, but was also delighted witb the literary worth and
exceeding finish of the articles. His generous expressions,
will meet like opinions wherever tJe charming bits uf wisdom,
angling experience, Bentiment, aud fincy find readers.

One variety of seaweed found on the European coast is
known as Lucky Minney's lines. The arms, or fronds, grow
to a length of forty feet. When outer bark and gelatinous
filaments are removed the frond is found to be composed of
a single tilament like a thread of silk, tbat grows in a coil,
forming a tube, the edges of the filament adhering to each
other. This is uncoiled by the coast people, and when
braided up in a four-ply cord makes a Bshliue of extraordi-
nary strength.

TRAP.

Reelfoot Lake.

In the extreme western end of Tennessee, lying alongside
the Mississippi Hiver, is Keelfoot Lake, the Southern sports-
man's paradise. Nowhere else in all the country lyiug south of
Mason and Dixon's line and east of the Mississippi, can such
a variety of game be found. There are not three months in the
year when shooting of some kind cannot be had. The lake,
situated as it is s mewhat remote from the sporting centers,
first became known only about fourteen years ago, but since
that time the visitors have increased in number year b> year,
until now no less than three thousand devotees of the rod
and gun come to its shoros every season.

Until 1880 the accommodations to be had were very poor,
most of the parties taking camping outfits, while many found
shelter with the fishermen aud farmers along the lake's banks.
But in the year mentioned a syndicate of Tennessee sports-
men bought a large tract of lind at a point most accessible to
railway travel, and built a hotel capable of accommodating
1,000 gueBts, and it is a bad year when Idlewilde, as the hotel
is called, is not crowdod from the opening to th6 end of the
season.

Daring the duck-shooting season proper, which begins in
Ootober and ends in March, the bang, bang of the ten bores
is beard from the early hours of the dawn.until darkness
settles down, and everything from a sand-hill crane to a
didapper mty fall to a sportsman's aim, but the mallard and
wood-duok, the blue-wing teal and the Canadian goose fur-
nish the best sport. When the first sharp winds are felt in
the fall, then they begin coming in from the great lakes of the
north, and unless the winter is very severe, Reelfoot is
peopled with the feathered beauties until balmy spring comes
again.

The shooting is done almost altogether from pockets, as
the little covob or inlets are called. One needs nothing more
than a good ten-bore, plenty of shells, a guide and an ordi-
nary skiff. The guide will furnish the boat, and do all the
'pulling, and half the retrieving for $3 a day. You engage
your guide— there are always plenty of them — the night
before. He calls for yon at the hotel just before daylight,
takes your luggage to the boat, and as the gray streaks of
approaching dawn appear above the eastern hills, you are
two miles away on the water and are lauded in a pocket. On
the north side aneck of timbered land juts out into the water
Derhaps three hundred yards. If the land is high and dry
you are put ashore, if not you remain in the boat.

As the light grows ihe ducks begin to fly. They come
from the northern end of the lake, staying close in shore and
flying low. If you are ashore you are hidden in the grass, if
in the boat a full-grown cypress tree three or four feet in
diameter will give you ample concealment. You hear the
quack, quack of the birds coming over the water, and sud-
denly a flight of forty, fifty, yes, a hundred, swing with a
swish of their wings around the timbered neck and drop
down in the pocket. Perhaps they are not thirty yards away.
You get in one at them as they are bunched upou the water,
and another as they rise. Your guide is always a good shot,
and ten to one will get a couple as they go off. One flight
follows another in quick succession, until sometimes your
gun barrels get so hot as to scorch your fingerB. Above and
below you the guns roar. In the numerous pockets other
men have taken their stands, and the ducks are kept moving
always. Tne greater the number of shooters the better and
faster the Bhooting. Each man makes his bag from a drove,
and sends them scurrying away to his neighbor in the next
pocket.

And so it £oes on until near midday, and when your morn-
ing's sport is over, if yon shoot fairly well, you should be
able to count out your 250 birds; fine, fat, full feathered and
handsome. The mallard far outnumbers the other varieties
in your bag.

The morning's work in the pockets ends as noon ap-
proaches. The flights are less frequent, and they are higher
in air. The go to the southern end of the lake, where their
marshy feeding grounds lie, to remain there until about four
o'olock in the afternoon, when they begin their flight back to
the northern end. From four o'clock uutil total darkness
sends the sportsman in home, the work of. the morning is
repeated.

"While this method of pocket-shooting is followed by the
great majority, now a few of the moBt skillful hunters follow
the birds to their feeding grounds, and shoot from blinds
built of dead grasses and bruab, but the bag 1b always poor,
and the hunter is put to much labor in securing his dead,
and the wounded are rarely caught. In the marshes or
"scatters" the tangled weeHs and grasses are so thickly inter-
laced that the best dog will tire and refuse to work, so the
ducks are in comparative safety while feeding, but they run
a terrible gauntlet on tbeir return to roost.

The Canadian geese also come south in tbe fall, and are
very plentiful on Keelfoot. They are shot from pockets, and
for them only are deooys used. They roost on the lake, but
in the day time go baok( into the country two find, three miles

and feed in the extensive wheat fields. These same wheat
fields, when in stubble, furnish some excellent quail shooting.
The shores of Eeelfoot are covered with denje forests that
grow right down to the water's edge. Back from a half to
two miles the hills begin to rise, and on these one occasion-
ally can knock over a deer, and very frequently a gobbler or
two. Squirrels abound, and I have known 125 to fall to one
gun in an afternoon. To men engaged in duck shooting a
squirrel does not cut much figure, but in the fishing season,
when the ducks have gone northward, many a pleasant day
can be passed in the hills bagging the "grays, "and they make
anything but an unsavory dish. txrfj

Keelfoot Lake is one of the natural wonders of America.
It is a body of water from three to Bve miles wide and about
thirty miles long. At the lower end it has an outlet into the
Mississippi. Away back in 1814, one summer afternoon,
there was an earthquake, and the spot now covered by the
waters of the lake sank down to an unknown depth. Into
the huge gap the Mississippi poured, and twenty-four hourB
were required lo till tbe hole. With that rush of water came
the finny tribes that now teem in the lake. Trout, black bass,
perch, cat, buffalo, aud many other varieties of fish are
caught in the greatest nnmber with an ordinary tiolling
spoon. On a frosty morning in October it iB nothing to land
thirty or forty speckled beauties in a couple of hours. Trout
fishing with live minnows and perch fishing with the red
worm are the favorite methods with anglers. Fly-fishing is
a thing unknown, but a bare-footed boy with a piw-paw pole
and a bob, made of three hooks and a p-ece of red flannel,
will land more trout in a given time than the best of angiers
with the best of out-fits. Not so scientific, perhars, is the
boy, but his returns are infinitely larger, and he enjoys it.

Sport on Keelfoot is better every year as tbe place becomes
more generally known. There seems to bo no nimiunlion
in the number of duckB and geese that come every fall, and
to exhaust the waters of the finny tribe wonld be impoB-iible.
In all probability the time will come when Keelfoot will be
one of the most popular resorts east of the Mississippi.

San Francisco, December 25, 1SS8. Trey.

Large game is more plentiful in Sonoma and Mendocino
than for many years last passed. Deer are often seen, and
sevend bears have been grubbing about in thehillB near Peta-
luma.

A 1,700-pound grizzley bear was killed in Big Horn Basis,
Wyoming, recently. One hundred and ten cartridges were
expended by nine cowboys before the bear quit.

The Parker Bros, have at last" completed their hammerlesB
shotgun, and placed it upon the market. Sportsmen by
thousands have wailed longingly for the weapon, being cer-
tain that it would embody many excellences, and be a thor-
oughly well built.'.sound and first class shooting machine.

Mr. J. K. Slice recently won the championship of America
with one of the new guns.

We regret to note that a cruel sport, socalled, has been
reintroduced. There are theorists who see cruelty in pigeon
shooting, and in field shooting but with them and their ab-
surdly one drawn talk we have no sympathy. But the game
of shooting at chickens, with shot, the winner being tbe man
who finally knocks over the wretched bird, is barbarous, in-
decent, unmanly, unsportsmanlike and utterly indefensible.
If the first shot either killed the bird or left it unscathed
there might be little verge for strictures, but iu practice, shot
alter snot is bad, each one mutilating the chicken mo»e or
less, until perhaps a half dozen or more cartridges have been
emptied, when the bird falls, cut and bleeding. The shame-
ful butchery lacks all elements which make sport, aud should
be stamped out at ouce, even if sportsmen have to enlist the
services of the officers of the law.

A sad instance of inveracity is noted olsewhere, and
another is to be imputed lo Captain C. W. Bellairs, who
launches tbe appended yarn from his eyrie in the St. Louis
Republican block:

■'Freaks of nature are becoming quite common nowadays.
Last week a white wood cock was to be seen at Judy & Co.'s
game house on Broadway, and now word comes from St.
Louis County that William Fuehriuger, of Altheim, bagged a
rabbit which had two well-developed horns. The former cbbo
is far more probable than the latter, because many varieties
of birds have been Been tbat were almost white, when their
natural color should have been brown or some other dark
color. The gentleman who tells the story says he saw the
rabbit and felt the horns."

Iu a life of many years, our worthy friend Holt, of the
Riverside Press, has not, to our knowledge, been rightly
accused of felony, joking or auy other crime or misdemeanor,
but even tbat pillar has wavered, and in his last issue inflicts
the following upon a world already weighed down by a
Waugb, a Sam Davis and an Ananias. The Press says: "Mr.
Beamer, president of our Sportsman's Club, has received a
letter from Jas. H. Jacobs, of Atchison, Kansas, a maker of
targets and artificial oirris for marksmen's use. Mr. Jacobs
wishes to come to Kiverside to engage in the manufacture of
these articles. He makes a flying target, which has a detach-
able illuminating device, by attaching which the object can
be seen after dark, thus enabliug a shoot to be continued
right along after the darkness sets in. A contest could also
be arranged for the evening for those whose business prevents
them attending in the day time. We understand that Mr.
Beamer has encouraged this inventor to come to Riverside
and look the ground over."

Miss Annie Oakley, the famous trap-shot, broke all records
at double clay-pigeons on December 18th, at Gloucester, N.
J. The conditions of the contest were that Miss Oakley
could not break forty-five birds out of twenty-live pairs of
clay pigeons, 16 yards rise, Mr. Wm. Howell, of Gloucester
N. J., wagering $50 against accomplishing the feat, which
was promptly accepted by Miss Oakley's manager, Mr.
Butler. When MisB Oakley faced tbe traps the wind was
blowing quite a small gale, which aided the flight of the
clays. Miss Oakley was given five trials; on tbe first trial
she made a straight score of fifty breaks, thus hmting all
records at double birds. Frank McQuade officiated as releree,
and pronounced Miss Oakley's shooting the most remarkable
be had seen for mauy years. Miss Oakley used her 6j lb-.
I2g. hammerless Lancaster, loaded with 3 drs. Schultze
powder aud 1 oz. No. 7 shot. A large number of the pigeoiiB
were smashed at long range, eliciting heartv applause from
the audiepce. Several chippers, that skimmed away like
rockets, received particular enthusiasm. The little lady was
heartdv, pon granulated on afioonipUabing be? rem,ajka,ble,

THE KENNEL

Dog owners are requested to send for publication tbe earlient possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, In all instances writing plainly names of sire and d: m
and of grandparents, colors, dates and breed.

b rom Col. Stuart Taylor.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman. — The advertisement of
a moDster St. Bernard dog iu your paper week before last,
conveys au erroneous impression lo the readers of it, which
should be dispelled. It is not fair, nor is it true. The dog 1b
not a St. Bernard, nor is he 35 inches high at shoulder.

I don't like to think of lovers of well bred dogs beiog de-
ceived by Buch an advertisement. The dog is a mongrel,
that is, he is a cross between whatis called a Leonberg nod a
St. Bernard. He was brought to my office for inspection by
a German lady and gentleman.

I measured him. He is about 33£ inches high at shoulder,
measuring from tbe skin (not over the hair) down to ground.
He is a very tall, lauky dog, and will undoubtedly, when filled
out, be a grand, big dog. But nothing more. It is not right
for anybody to palm off this mouBter as a St. Bernard. His
head is not typical, being too long and narrow. From the
eyes to end of nose it is too lean and sharp. The nose is not
blunt or square enough. He is what is called bitch faced in
a large degree.

The head of a true St. Bernard should be massive, even in-
clined to be ponderous I have never seen a louger, smaller
and narrower face on so large a dog. I hope that his owner
will get a good price for him as a big, fine-looking, gentle
and intelligent dog. Tbat is juBt what he is, fit for a ranch
or farm, or even for a companion to children, or to accompany
a gentleman in his walk-i, who only cares for a large hand-
some animal without reference to perfection in breeding.
But *"houor bright" he never would be allowed by any
honest and capable judge, to compete for a prize as a genuine
specimen of a St. Beruard.

Nor are his color aud markings correct. His color is too
pale. Any one of your readers can satisfy himself of what I
have said if he will coosult any accepted authority.

The "Leonberg" cross is not desirable, as scarcely any
body knows how the animal so named is bred. A piize for
such a class is never offered now.

On this coast we stand sadly in need of No. 1 specimens
of both St. Bernards and Mastiffs. In our last bench show
there was but one really fair St. Bernard, and he did not get
the prize because he was in poor condition. There is but orje
good and true Mastiff, Mr. Preston's.

So don't let any one wanting a St. Bernard proper, be
fooled by this advertisement

I write to you simply, Mr. Editor, in tbe interest of good
breeding and fair play. Perhaps I will get no thanks for my
advice or suggestions, as by reuson of trying to lift up the
standard of cauine excellence here I incurred hostility.

And finding my efforts unappreciated I resigned the pres^
idency of the Pacific Kennel Club on that account. Still I
take enough interest in the subject to give a word of warn-
ing with the very best intention.

Thank goodness! I observe that tbe P. K. O. through its
secretary has written to Mr. Mason, inviting him to come
hither to judge at the nest show.

Dog owners here will then see how hasty they were for
thinking me too particnlar, and will discover that Mr. Mason,
a* an honest and tearless judge, will not only support opin-
ions I have uttered, but will never be cijoled into giviug any
prizes to mongrels, or even first prize to animals which stand
only in the third lank. Jours for Improvement,

San Francisco, Dec. IS, 188S. Stuart Taylor.

[Those who read the editorial meution of the "big dog" week
before last, may recall the fact that the writer carefully re-
frained from styling it a St. Bernard. In fact, even intimated
its Leonbeig character. All that Colonel Taylor so pioperly
and pungently writes about the animal is justified, and does
credit alike to his judgment and his fearlessness. Si-cietary
Watson has not yet invited Mr. Mason to judge, but has
merely written to secure his terms for the work.— Ken. Ed.]

The Field Trials.

It is with much satisfaction that we are entitled to give all
necessary facts about the field trials of the Pacitic Coast Field
Trial Club, which will begin at Bakerstield, Kern County, on
January 14th next. On Monday last the Executive- Com-
mittee of the club met in this city, and selected Messrs. R.
T. Vandevort, of Pasadena, Payne J. Shaffer, of Olema, aud
I. N. Aldrich, of Marysville, aB judges.

The Southern Pacific Bailroad Company, with its usual
alertness and consideration which sportsmen are always glad
to acknowledge, has grauted a reduced fare benefit of which
must be obtained in thefollowing manner: Intending visitors
to Bakerstield must send their nanus and addresses to secre-
tary, N. P. Sheldon, Room 13, 320 Sansome Street, San
Francisco. Mr. Sheldon will at once forward blank receipts.
When tickets for Bukerstield are purchased, the full fare to
that point must be paid, and the blank receipt signed by the
ticket agent, showing tbat tbe holder of the receipt has paid
full fare. When a return ticket is bought at Bakerstield, the
agent there will sell it for one-third of the regular rate upon
presentation of the receipt. This arrangement fixen the fare
for the round trip at $12.05 from San Francisco, a very mod-
erate aud reasonable rate, which all can pay without incon-
venienoe. In order to secure the reduction it is absolutely
nece.sBary that the blank receipts shall be procured from Mr.
Sheldon He has a supply on hand, ana will meet all re-
quests instantly. Unless the receipts aro procured, properly
rilled out and preserved, the ordiuury full rate will have to be
paid.

It would contribute very much to the comfort of those who
intend to take part in the trials if they could send requests
for rooms to tbe Kennel editor of this paper, who will vitsit
Bakerstield several days before the competition begins, and
will arrange for accommodation for tboGe who desire it. It
is no small matter to provide a hundred sportsmen with good
rooms, suitable table, and comfortable horses, in a town
already full of visitors, but tbe Kuighta of the Trigger are
looking out for the interests of thiir brethren, nod none wilt
be left uuprovided for. Those who prefer to secure their owu
accommodation can write either to Mr. Richard Srymonr, of
the Central Hotel; Mr. I. L. Miller, of the Arlington; Mr. W.
E. Houghton, or Mr. C. E. Lechner, all of whom are keen
sportsmen aud most friendly and obliging men.

The judges selected are impartial men, and sure to reach
unbiased conclusions, and to aunounoeth^m fearlessly. Mr.
Vaudevort haA served in a similar capacity before huh proven
bis ability to judge elopely. Mr. Shatter has also jn
trials, and is au observant, Btudions man, at wt

none, wiU puffer T^« third judge, Mr. Aldjiob,

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Dec. 29

attended a field trial, bat has owned several well-bred setters,
been in tbe habit of breaking bis own dogs and shouting over
them considerably, so that he will be able, after studying the
rules, to interpret them properly.

As has often been said in these columns, the trial grounds
are by far the best in America, and we believe not equalled
elsewhere in the world.

There is an elegantly fitted sportsman's club-bouse to which
visitore will have access. ThoBe who tire of the trials can
have quail, duck, rabbit and snipe shooting such as no other
locality within our knowledge affords.

Mr. J. G. Edwards, president of th& Field Trial Club, was
at Bakeiefield last'week,and had tbe rarest quail shooting, get-
ting four dozens in one spurt of three hours, and seeing hun-
dreds of birds.

No shooting jb permitted upon the few thousands of acres
reserved for the trials, but there is ample opportunity to Bhoot
upon ground equally good and quite as near to Bakersfield.

American Field Trial Club-

A summary of the Derby was given laet week, except
the placing of Count Piedmont fourth, and Daisy's Hope
tifth. The Derby was a lively and good stake and the suc-
cess of tbe Memphis and Avent; Kennel was not reached by a
walk-over. The weather and grounds were good and birds
plenty. Mr. John Davidson again acted as marshall and
kept the best of order.

The ten starters were all notable dogs. The judges were
J. H. Gilbert and T. S. Martin of Lexington, £y., and C. W.
Paris of Cincinnati. The work done was of high class and
very satisfactory. First and half of third went to the Mem-
phis and Avent Kennel, second to that brightest aud keenest
of the younger field trial men, Mr. J. I. Case Jr.. and half
of third to Colonel Udell's rattling little Consolation.

SUMMAKY.
WEST POINT, MISS., December i;, 1888.— All-Age Stake.- Open to

all 6etiere and yointera tbat have n*ver won a first prize many

recognized trials 'n America. First Si'Oft. si cond $J 0, Ihird $150.

Forfeit 810, ^0 additional to start, Closed November 10 witb ?i

nominations, *0 setters and 14 pointers.
I.
Lebanon Kennel's liver and i

white doc, Lebanon, by Tim J beat|

— Peg (pointer), J

beat

(Mitchel Harrison's liver and

J while doi,', Sacbeii], by Beau*

( fort— Zuba (pointer.)

i C. H. Odi-ll's lemnu and white

I dog, Roger William", by

| Bang-B;mg — Lallali Eookb

! (pointer).

I C. H. Udell's lemon and white

I dog, Consolafion, by Bang-

J BaDg — GraL-e III tpoinler).

/ Poindexter & Tipton's biack
1 and white dog, Tipton, by
j Gat Lb Maik — Vic (setter).

J. U. Daniel's ll\er and white
dog, Lord Graphic, by

Graphic— Daphne (pointer).

Cinch a bye.

Case. Jr. s blue belton
dog, King's Mark, by Kin»
Noble — Belle Belton (setter),

ilempbis k Avent Kennel's \

black, white and' tan bitch, '

Ollie S, by Paul Gladstone f

— Lottie (setter), /

lleraphis & Avent Kennel's']

black, white and tan dog, '_

Cassio, by Count Nuble — i"

Lizzie Hopkins (setter), )

Memphis tt Avent Kennel's J

black, white and tan bitch, f .

Cinch, by Hoderigo — Do- C

Peep (setter), )

Ollie S. beat Lebanon.
King's Mark beat Cassio.

HI.
King's Mark beat Ctnch. I Ollie S. a bye,

IV.
Ollie S. beat King's Mark and won first.
1st— Ollie S.
2nd— King's Mark.
ord t CasBio.
oru i Consolation.

PREVIOUS WINNEBS.

f Jean Val Jean, by Mingo— Twin Maud (set-

I ter) 1

Florence \la 1887 ! Chance, by Roderigo-Bo-Peep (setter) .... 2

Florence, Ala., ihm/. , Uaisy F-i by Gleam_Deau (SPtter "3

! Keystone, by Gladstone— Sue (setter) »3

j Lad of Bow, by Graphic— b. Price's Climax

[ (pointer) «3

•Divided.

Doctor J. F. Perry, whose writings over the name of Ash-
laont have given him authoritative standing in the kennel
world, recently wrote some sentences about the much dis-
cussed query, are blue bloods more prone to disease than
oross breds, which may well be read by dog owners. "We
have long adhered to the belief that thoroughbred dogs, as
generally bred and raised were much more susceptible to can
ine ills than those, the breeding and worth of which made it
not worth while to care for them, and we shall continue in
that belief until Doctor Perry can suggest something more
conclusive to the contrary than he does in the subjoined
notes.

"The statement has been made "that blue-bloods were
more liable to disease than mongrels." If this is to be ac-
cepted at? a fact, what reason therefore can te assigned. In
other columns the writer has suggested the possibility of an
error in such an assumption, in absence of statistics or argu-
mentative material.

To invite discussion on this interesting subject, doubts may
properly, for a time, be put aside, and the above statement of
increased tendency to disease among pure breds be believed.
The question then to be considered is, "What agencies are
most likely to be active in inducing this increased liability to
disorders? Naturally, the first suggesting itself is close breed-
ing. This term, while nearly synonymous with in-breeding,
seems preferable in this connection, as indicative of breeding
dogs very closely related. The subject of intermarriage
amtng near relatives, and the results of close and continued
interbreeding among animals, has been fully discussed by
ninny able writers. Pntient research and a collection of facts
have led to deductions which must be believed till disproved
by as complete statistical evidence. It is now more generally
accepted that close breeding, considered alone, is not pernic-
ious. Idiocy, deafmutism, and other evils, once in so large
a per cent, assigned to descent from the same ancestry, can
more justly be attributed to causes independent of consangu-
inity.

The theory of the non-renewal of blood as a specific evil
has many advocates. The arguments used in attempts to
disprove it have been based on assumptions rather than facts.
It is believed by many that these morbid conditions, the in-
heritance of consanguineous unions, are but transmissions of
diseases or diseased tendencies.

Tbe phenomenon of atavism U brought forward to sustain
their theory, and certainly the fact that peculiarities of ances-
tor ., more or less remote, may be absent in parents and yet
make their appearance in the offspring, is a powerful argu-
ment.

The niceties of distinction are somewhat bewildering, and

a acceptance of either theory to the exclusion of the other
impracticable for the breeder of dogs. In his belief that
^-^disposition to disease is due to a non-renewal of blood,
he writer has not been ao advocate of either theory alone,
ont of both, A hereditary taint is evident in many cases,
c some it is unrecognizable, yet present in latent force'.

THE GBBATBST

COMBINATION SALE

-OF-

TROTTING-BRED HORSES

Ever made on tbe American Continent will be held by

W. T. WOODARD,

AT

LEXINGTON, KY.

Feb. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,26,27,28,

March 1, 2, 1889.

Entries Close January 1, 1889.

THE FIRST PART of my sale will be devoted exclusively
to STANDARD-BRED STOCK, followed by NON-STANDARD
ANiMALS and BUSINESS HORSES.

A Grand Lot by the Most Popular Sire3 Already Consigned-

Entry Blanks Mailed to Any Address.

Will sell B*-H Boy, 2:19 t-4, BlneUrasi Humbletonlan, 3:20 3-4, and the entire stud of
IBaple Kidfre Farm.

The following gentlemen have made important consign'nents:
Woodburn Farm, John H. Khults, W. S. Chamberlain, J. H. Bryan, R. R. Church, Harry Giliuore, Crit

Davis Fred Keaconl, >.. si. Hllis, C. H. Doss, shirk A GilTurd, Daniel G. Engle, W. A. Smith, J. R. Barker,

Burner A (iriffv. William McCarthy, R. f. Pepper, E. w. Avres, H. &, F. Duhme. T. J. syriner, Estate A. L.

Sydner, .1 Hambrick, Jr , Macev Brothers, Benjamin Kennev, White >t Wilkinson, E. D. Wallace, E. T.

Xdllaxri W R Donegan, ¥.. B. Drake, W. A. Russell, ilurniitat'e Stud, S. A. Browne A Co., f'ol. T. B. Muir.

Kowen A Holton, W. I,. Urabb, W. J. Lyle, John II. Gilbert. William Rice, D. T. Harbison. J. R. Couch, A.

Burbur Patrick Pray, E. H. Graves. J. H. Eiigleman. Cromwell Place, Robert Steel, William singerly.T.

Anglin Church Brothers, W. B. Crabb, E. B. Muir, John McDonald, B. B. Kennev, Jos. S. Woolfolk, J. H.

Cooper D QniBenberry, Eastin A Bartlett, \V. H. Rowland, Cecil Brothers, John H. Hamilton, X. E. Sim.

mons B. J. Trracv, L. Vitherspoon, Hreckenridge Vilev, Hatry Moody. W. S. Rogers, Jr , Q. D. Wilson,

Howell Prewett k Bro.,T. B. Eastin, R. F. Bnller, W. W. Thornton, C. M. Quiseuberry, E. D. Hawkins,

Sherman Stock Farm, J T. Mock, J. Monroe Leer.

Grand Combination Sale at Lexington. Ky., April -2*2, *23, ?4, *35. 26, 27, *29. 30

and May t 2, 3, and 4, 1 HS9. Entries Close March *25, 1889. Address,

W. T. WOODARD,

9? East Main Street, Lex ins-ton, Ken.

Poplar Grove
BREEDING FARM

TROTTING HORSES,

And Htglilj Bred

Polled Angus and Short-
horn Cattle,

and Spanish Merino Sheep.

BARON VALIANT N14Q52

S. N. STRAUBE,

P. ©. Address, . . Fresno, •'»*,

IMPORTED BERKSHIRES.

REDWOOD DUKE 13368.

Prize winners at all the fairs in California and the
entire list of sweepstakes premiums at State Fair
Sacramento, 1886 and 1887.

Importations made direct from England every year
from the most noted Breeders, selected from the1
best blood and most fashionable families of Dish-
faced Berfeshires . regardless of cost, and all re-
corded in English and American Berkshire records

Young pigs from these importations, male and
female, from entirely different families for sale at
reasonaoie prices, and every pig guaranteed. AddreBS

There are doubtless many slight and inapparent deviations
from health in different ancestors, which combined in the off-
spring, bring into existence a disease until then unknown,™

""if a' knowledge of all constitutional defects was possible,
and brood animals could be selected entirely free from them,
close breeding woald no longer be an objection, but rather
possesB many advantages. Such marvelous perception is.
however denied, and until a growing knowledge of their ob-
scure affections is matured in tbe canine race, predisposition
to disease will continue theirs by inheritance

A the present time, fanciers study none too closely their
animals; form and quality of offspring are too often out
weished by prize-winning records. The craze for pedigr*s
which possesses many exerts an evil influence, and ,u some
cases forbids the blending and perpetuation of changed
characters which imorovement demands.

When l" is M"1'28" that a11 abDOrmal Pe<™l!«""8 °f
structure faulty proportion of parts, functional irregnlan-
ies of the different organs, habits, temper, disposition, etc
alfmav be transmitted by inheritance, hen it is earnestly
hop™d fanciers will breed to preserve from extinction the
virtues of the ouine race.

An admixture of blood of different families of the same
breed has been strongly advocated by many. It n probable
that by wise selection is excited an influence ;which, in a
measure, opposes the evil hereditary tendencies.

Mr G W. Bassford left for Bakersfield on Thursday last
with the aged pointers Solano B. Don and Blossom, and the
Derby pointer Doty B. He will give them the bnal touches
for the Held trials near Bakersfield.

The membership of the Knights of the Trigger of Bakers-
fieldis growing apace aud the accretions include many of he
leaders £ field sports. The club is fa.rly entitlsd to the
most generous support, because of its splendid work in en-
arcing tbe game laws in Kern, and because it offers such
fine faoi Hies 'or sport to its members. The time is not far

ANDREW SMITH, Redwood «1ty.

Or at 218 California Street. San Francisco.

distant vfhen all who deBire the best of sport on qnail must
visit the lower counties and none is so peculiarly suited to
such uses as favored Kern.

Messrs. J. Martin Barney, Judge Post and J. M. Bassford,
Jr., have been in San Francisco recently, their only apparent
objects being to sample tbe ecreyisses furnished forth by Mr.
John Bergez, who by the way intends to be iu Bakersfield
during field trial week to show his extraordinarily fine young
pointer by Don— Sail.

The matter of foot gear is a serious one witb sports n en
who must tramp many miles on every trip, without especinl
preparation or hardening of the feet. A good, comfortable
shoe therefore becomes a desideratum aud it is with pleasure
that notice is called to a peculiar style of shoe-pack which
may be seen at Mr. E. T. Allen's on Market street. The de-
vice is simply a moccasin with a sole attached. The sole as
h'urnished with the shoes is a little top thin, bnt when a good
thick sole of ordinary leather is added tbe shoes become the
lightest and most comfortable that we have ever seen.
Recent trial of a pair, furnished all proof needed to establish
the Bhoes in favor and we shall not he without tbem iu future.
A feature is that no seams are on the inside of the shoes to
irritate and anuoy the wearer and there is consequently no
painful "breaking in" necessary.

Secretary Sheldon requests members of the Pacific C mat
field Trial Club to forward their club dues to him immediately.
Some are considerably iu arrears and the coin is needed to
meet current expenditures. The dues are not high enough,
they should be at least SI0 per year, when it is remembered
that the club grales no purses, bnt pavs all trial expenses out
of its receipts for dues and initiatm-v fees.

The annual meeting will be held at Bakersfield ou the
evening nf WedneorloT* Tftonnrv 16th, when it is hope 1 that
ft majority of tbe members will be present.

1888

JPte grjejete anil j^mAsmatt.

429

Breeders' Directory.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

M I). HOPKINS, or Petalnnia— Registered Shorl-
liorn, ilolstein ami Devon Cattle, Shropshire Sheep,
for Bale.

J*S E 1IAKKIS. Importer of Cleveland Bay,
Shire, English Hackney and Clydesdale HorBes.
Fort Collins, Colorado.

C'HilillclON <Jd»M» IflEIIAL VriH> -275 Cleve-
land Bays and English Shires. Ail imported young
and matured upon uur f ji-iiis.
150 UolBtein.b'rieBian Cattle. GEO, BROWN A

CO., Aurora, Kane Comity, 111. Catalogues.

4. H. WHITE, Lakeville, Sonoma County-
Breeder of Registered ami Hols ein Cattle.

W. S. .IKOltS. Sacramento, Cal. - Breeder of
Thoroughbred ShorLliorns and Berkshire HogB.

HOLSIHN THOltoruHltRFns of all the

noted strains. RL-gistered Berkshire Swine. Cata-
logues. F. IT. BURA E, 4'1 Montgomery St., S. F.

HOI.STEIN ^AT'ITR— Thoroughbred and Grades.
Young Bulls and Heifers for Sale. All Cattle of the

beet and cluiice&t strains. Information by mail. Ad-
dress, 1)R. B. F. BRAGC;, 131 East Pico Street, Los
Angeles, C»l.

B. F. RUSH. Snisun, Cal., Shorlhorna, Thohough-
bred and Grades. Young Bulls *»nd Calves for Sale.

SIVIH COOK, breeder of Cleveland Bay Horses,
Devon, Durham, Foiled Aberdeen-Angus and Gallo-
way Cattle. Young slock of above breeds on hand
for sale. Warranted lo be pure bred, recorded and
average breeders. Address, Geo. A, Wiley, Cook
Farm, Danville, Contra Costrt Co., Cal,

Special Notice.

We, the underBiened, have used DR. FISHER-
MAN'S CARBuDIZKD ALKALINE LOTION for
a long time, ami have no hesitation In recommending
it to be a medicine of great merit for stable and farm.

THE MORTON DRAYING AND WAREHOUSE
COMPANY, San Franciseo, CI.

B. BTRDSALL, Rupt. Wells, Fargo A Co.'s Stables,
San FranclBco, Cal.

PETER SAXE A SON, Importers and Breeders for
the past 14 years, Lick House, San Francisco, Cal.
I R. E. HYDE, President Bank of Visalia, Visalia,
Cal.

BRYDEN & HiNCKLRY, Teamsters, 401 Front
street, San Francisco, Cal.

J. S. SPAULDING, Mnyfield, Santa Clara Co., Cal.

ALEX. AYERS Saddlers, San Jose, Cal.

B. H. WEAVER, Agent Preacott Transfer Com-
pany, Prescott.Arizona.

JUDGE N. W CLARK, Superintendent and Fore-
man W. Feld's Stables, Prescott, Arizona.

WILLIAM CLUFF A Co., Wholesale Grocers,
Front street, Sau Francisco, Cal.

CHAS, BYRNS, Black's Station, Yolo Co ,Cal.

FELIX TRACY, Agent Wells, Fargo .t Co.'s Stable,
Sacramento, Cal.

WILLIAM B. CLUFF, Grocer, 10 Sixth street, San
Francisco, Cal

PIERCE BROS., Teamsters, 219 Davis street, San
Francisco, Cal.

S. C. CHRISTIANSEN, Teamster, with Wieland,
Bros.,21u DaviB street, San Francisco.

J. B. COLE, Drayman, corner Main and MiBsion
streets, San FrnnciBCo,Cal,

This remedy 1b nearly 1 1)00 per cent-, cheaper than
any other r<-niedy.as_yo*> get the aver.igeof half gallon
for $1 . and two gallons for $3.

JAMES MAI>I»04'K, Petaluma, Cal.— Trotters
trained at reasonable prices, btock handled care-
fully.Correspondence solicited,

P. ( AKIiOII, Bloomneld, Sonoma County, Cal.,
Breeder of thoroughbrea ruuners. Paylou and
Ironclad Colts and Fillies warranted pure breed and
recorded, AIbo some good graded stock for sale.

P. JL. McfcJIlX, Sonoma, Cal., Thoroughbred Jer-
Eeys, young Bulls and Calves for Bale.

VALPARAISO PAKK. —Thoroughbred Dur-
ham Cattle. Address F. i). Athertou, Menlo Park.

SHORT-HORN < A I I 11 -SA V llATKO KAN-
4'HO HEKI) of thoroughbred Short-Horn Cattle
are now offered at very low prices. Wm. H, How-
ard, San Mateo, or 623 Montg'y St., S. F. Catalogue

PA«E BROTHERS.— Penn's Grove, Sonoma Co
Cal- Breeders of Short-Horn Cattle; Draft, .Road-
ster and Standard Bred HorBeB.

SHORT-H«RNS— Imported and Recorded Short-
Horns of the best strains. Catalogues. Addross
P- PETERSON, Sites, Colusa Co. Cal.

EI, ROKLAS RAN' HO-Los A'amos, Cal., Fran-
ciBT Underbill, proprietor, importer and breeder
of thoroughbred Herelord Cattle. Information by
mall. C. F. Swan, manager.

IMPORTANT TO

HORSE OWNERS!

The
Great French

Veterinary

Remedy for

past Twenty

Years.

Recommend-
ed and Used

by the Best

Veterinary

Surgeons of

this country.

GOMBAULT'S

CAUSTIC BALSAM.

Preps red exclusively by J. E. Gombaclt, ex-Veterinary
Surgeon to French Governmt nt Stud. , j

Supersedes all Cautery or Firing.

Impossible to Prodnce any Scar or Blemish.

For Curb, Splint, Sweeny. Capped Hock, Strained Ttn-
dons, Kounuer. Wind Puffs, all Skin Diseases or Para-
sites, Thresh, D'phtheria, Pinkeye, all Lameness from
Spavin, Kingbviue and other Bony Tumors. Removes
all Bunches or Blemishes from Horses and Cattle, ,,

A Safe, Sneefly ani Positive Ciire..

It has been tried as a Human Remedy- tor
Rheumatism Sprains, &c, &c, with, very satisfac-
tory results.

WE GUARANTEESfe^sVi^Ti-i"^'

■-'" produce more actual

results ilmn a whole bottle of any liniment or spavin cnr«

mixture ever made. ,„ .... . ,.. M ...

Every boltie of CAUSTIC BAISAM sold is war-
runted to give satisfaction. Price $1.50 per bottle.
Sold by druggists, or sent by express, charges paid,
with full directions for Its use. Send for descriptive eirs
colara, testimonials, &c. Address
LAWRENCE, WILLIAMS & CO. Cleveland, O,

Or .1. OKAM:. San Francisco, «'al

Registers, Catalogues,

RECORD AND SALE BOOKS,

Memorandums, and Pedigree

Records.

THE BACKUS STATIONERY
& PRINTING COMP'Y,

Successors to

F. A. HOUGHTON & CO.

PRINTERS AND STATIONERS,

27 Main Street, - San Francisco.

Stallion Cards a specially.

Refer.-- by pf rmlBsion to " Breeder and Sports-
man." Correspondence Solicited.

Kentucky Short-horns.

Messrs. J. W. PREWETT and
S. D. GOFF,

Of WINCHESTER. KV.,

Have shipped Seventy, picked out of Two Hundred
First-Class SHOUT-HORN CATTLE, to San Fran-
cisco, CM-i which they offer to the Pacific Coast
Breeders. In individual merit the Cattle are as
good as any ever sent here from the East, and Breed-
ers should not fail to see them. They are all recorded
or accepted for record. Are good colors, and in just
the condition to promise future usefuliv ss.

They can be seen at the RAILROAD STABLES'
corner Turk and Steiner Streets, after December 25th
1888, and wi'l be

SOLD AT AUCTION

at a date hereafter to be published. Visitors welcomed
at any time.

Polled Angus

CATTLE

<*

FOR SALE.

We are authorized to offer at Private Sale a choice
herd of POLLED ANGUs CATTLE, 15 head, com-
prising o e Hull, I years, weight about 1,800 lbs.; tin
li-vear old heifers, two yearliug beiferB, and two
calves. The heil'ers will weigh from 1,200 to l.4j01bs
These are a superior lot of Cattle, and offer a fine op-
portunity to any one desiring to found a herd of this
popular breed. For further particulars, apply to

KILLIP & CO..
"2 1 Montgomery street, S. F

Scotch Collie Wanted.

Anyou° having a PURE BRED SCOTCH COLLIE
DOG for breeding purposes, please address

J. B. ELIOT,
Chronicle Office, S. F.

IMPROVED EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR

3^=^ Simple, Perfect and SHf-Kepulnllne Hun.
jfdreds in successful operation. Guaranteed
7 to hutch larger percentage of fertile ■ ■in.?--
J at leas cost tlutn any other hatcher. Send
> CcforlllusCuta. GKO. ll.STAHL, QdIccj.IU.

Catalogues Compiled
and Published.

STALLION CARDS ISSUED,

PEDIGREES TABULATED.

4STA11 work careful and complete. Samples of work
and estimates of expense furniBned by

A. L WILSON,

At Breeder & Sportsman Office,

313 BUSH STREET,
San Francisco, - California.

SHORTEST a

BETWEEN

Missouri River
;o

St>EEDf AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION

HORSES
LIVE STOCK

O

PASSENGER

FREICHT
TRAINS.

o

/^ , ^ O -<?/ 7

THE SCIBNTIFIC KIT OF TOOLS

For Farmers, Dairymen, Stockmen and Machinists.

Which is hardly half the regular prices, and none can afford lo be without this set. Orders 1
promptly filled. Address,

G. G. WICKSON & CO., - 3 and 5 Fiont Street, S. F.

THE PARKER GUN.

IT STILL LEADS

AT PHIL DALY'S HANDICAP PIQEON SHOOT, at Lour Branch, Feb. 14 and 15, 1888, Tile Parker wr n
«r8tond third prizes, taking 31,200 out of the 81,600 cash prizes, beatlne sncl, shooters as O.W Buda, V .
0 uraham (England), Frank Klolutz. Fred Erb Jr., and many others. ••Hurrah for the United States,
oeiausetho first and third prizes were won over foreign makes by The Parker Sun. — N. Y. Woni-D.

AT SEATTLE, Vf. T.. June 9, 10 and 11, 1887, the leading prizes and best average were won wnh a

ParlaT THE WORLD'3 TRAP SHOOTING OABNITAL, Wellington, Mass., Mey 30 lo June 3, 1887, The
Parker won leading nrize and liest average during the five days.

AT CHAMBERLIN CARTRIDGE CO 'S rODRNAMEST. held at Cleveland, O. .Sept. 14, 188G, The Parker
won 8900 out of the £1,200 purse offered

At New Orleans, La., The Parker won first prize In WORLD'S:OHAMPIONSHIP from such shots as
Carver, Bogardus, Cody, StubbB, Erb and others.

PARKER BROS.. Maker*

KeW VurK salesroom, 9» «'liambei-» Kl„ Jfpri-

430

*gbL£ breeder ami ^xrrtsmatx.

Dec. 29

m$T OP THE HEW YEAR!

BRASFIELD & CO.'S

Great Breeders' Sale, Lexington, Ky., Feb. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 1.

BREEDERS' CONTRACT.

TO THE PUBLIC: LEXINGTON. KY , NOV. 17, 18S8.

We, the undersigned, breeders of Trotting Stock, have consigned to the Breeders' Sale to be conducted by W. E. BRASFIELD & CO., at LEXINGTON, KX., FEB. 12 to 16, 1889,
the entire lots of stock which we expect to dispose of at public sale.

\V. L. SIMMONS, H. PREWITT, J. I. L7LE. JOHN E. M *DDEK , J.F.CURRY. R. G. STO'ER,

GEORGE A. KIIsUEKLY, W. C. FRANCE, A. SINCLAIR, BRYAN BROS., DAVID M. DODGE, J. N. BRADLEY,

ULAUIE M. THOMAa A ERO., P. S. TALBERT, H. C. MCDOWELL, J.I.CHASE. R. WEST' - ROTATE, PHIL C. KIDD.

A. A. DE LONG, W.K.LETCHER T.E.MOORE. RODY PATTERSON, W.W.ESTILL, ANTHONY DEY.

Send entries by January 1 to ED. A. TIPTON, Secretary, Lexington. Ky.. or to SA^HJEI. GAMBLE, 1303 nolores Street, San Francisco.

W. R. BRASFIELD & CO.

tfOR SALE.

A Mare, 5 Yrs.Old

SOUND. Sired by PROMPTER, 2335; Dam
by OLD ST. CLAIR.

HaB a yearling that paced tliia season a quarter in
37>j seconds.

ROBERT A. ROBINSON,

429 J. Street, Sacramento.

FORJ5ALE.

Killarney

—AND-

Killmore.

I will sell at Private **ale. uiii.il Febrn-
ary t. % 889, my stallloiis Killarney
and Killmore.

KILLAKNEV, dark brown trblack pacer, record
2-20Vi at Olenbrook. and 2:20M at Sacramento in
fourth heat Sired by Black Ralph, son of David
Hill, Bon of Vermont Black Hawk. Dam by Ira-
ported Eclipse.

Black Ralph's da-ia by Mitjor Win field (afterwards
Edward Everett, son of Rysdick's Hambletonian;
Beconddamby American Star; third dam by Ameri-
can star; fourth dam by Old Abdallah; fifth dam ).y
imported Diomed.

second to no horse for Btyle and beauty and as a
foal setter.

KILLMORE, dark pray, pacer, a big horse for a
fast orw— weighs i, 30 r los. Sired by Killarney out of
a Kentucky wii'p and (irey Eagle mare. As tinea
bu horse as the world ever suw, and as game.

p. rnz<;i:KAii>.

Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.

Trotting Stallions

FOR SALE.

.1UDUE KFI.DE.v, dark bay Stallion, six years
old, 16 hands high. Record, 2:31$. By Elmo," first
dam by Niagara.

Fill, KIHMHFK T'» ALFRED S. 2:21i;

dark bay S'allion, three years old, 15.2 hands. By
Elmo, first dam Norab.

These are two of the most promising yonn ' Ptal-
lions iu the State. They will be sold at a very rea-
sonable figure.
For full particulars, apply to or address

Kill IP A CO., Auctioneers,

22 Montgomery Street.

FOR SALE.

THE MAMBRINO STALLION

Prince Mambrino

Bright bay horse, black point b, small stir in fore-
head, oil bind four, white; height, l^ hands; weight
1.07H pounds; foaled May 17,i&3. Bred by James De-
l.uiey, Salinas, Cal., owned by Homer P. Saxe, Sun
PtjuicIbco.

By Carr's Mambrino, record 2:28.

First dam by Abdullah, son of Rjsdyk's Humble
tonian; secon ■ drim Miami, by rtelmonf; third dam
Murlu Downing, by American Eclipse; fourth dam by
Imp. S|HJcula'or.

Carr'fl Mambrino, record 2 :'S; by Mambrino Patch-
en; first dam b> Hambrino Chief; second (lain by Imp.
J .rda ; third dam by Hfrtriind, son of Sir Arc hy, by
imp. Diomed; fourth dam by Cherokee, son of sir
Archy bv imp luometl.

ITinre MttnibMiio. Is f initl'BP In bin form and style,
has extra good bone, perf-ct feet, looks more live 'uy
WilkeB. Is mtltvd. mur-a li^e Mm than any horse living

Price reasonable and tenon easy.

This horse has shown 2:l» on the Stockton Track
without any training.

HOMER P. SAXE,

hick Howe, %an Francisco.

F. HOCHSCHULZ,

UAN'UKACTUJIBB OP

FFNE C ARKIAGEP,

•Vomer Turk and FlPmore Streets,

S»ll I'niiKlscM,

'Carriages, Hacks, Carts & Sulkies

MADE TO ORDER AT MODERATE
Pit ICES.

'Jail ai ft examine woik.

THE BOHANON

SULKY!

BEST MADE.

Perfect Riding Baggies.
Breaking Carts.

Fine Repairing,

Reasonable Prices

Bohanon Carriage Co., ",6ffi8SS&1-

Send for Catalogue.

Turf Goods Store

MYRON fTtAEBLE,

302 South Spring Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's Horse Boots

Fine Harness, Horse Clothing

And all Specialties for the Track or Stable.
Mail orders promptly attended to.

FOR SALE.

Harold Cossack, No. 4402.

Combines 4 crosses to Eysdyk'B Hambletonian, 3 to Mambrino Chief, and 29 to imported
Messenger.

f Hambletonian. i £.

Don Cossack, free. 2;2Si

Sire of Jeannette, 2:2fi&.
Sallie Cossack, 2:28*3,.

| Laytham Lass

I. Dam of Issaquena, 2:28*',

Chas. Kent mare.

! Miss Wansor i *\T A/chy.

^ ( WestcheBter mare,

f Alex. Abdallah j Hambletonian.

I ( Katy Darling.

(Daughter of. | K„buSe?hief-'

California Horse Shoe Co's

. I have used in my business the Steel and Iron Shoes
made by the abo- e Company, and take great pleasure
iii saying they are the best 1 have ever used in twenty-
two years' practice. I have never seen anythii." like
the STEEL SHOE made by this Company" I can fully
recommend them to every practical llorseshoer in the
country. Yours respectfully.

No. 8 Everett Street. JOHN GRACE.

/"Harold

Sire of Maud S„ 2:08* .

(Hambletonian i *:\1bdal^h

t Chas. l\.ej

Kent mare.

(, Naomi..

Enchantress „ .... \ £*£21Iah\

v ( Bellfounder.

f Belmont..... i Alex- Abdallah.

J ( BeUe.

! Nathalie $ Mambrino Chief.

^ } Bird.

Beantiful mahogany bay, no white. Foaled at Caton Stock Farm, Joliet, III. Maroh 8
1885. In color and form a copy of hia noted sire. Is to be sold because his owner is eoin
out of the horse-buBiness. Address,

B

N. N.

2508 H Street,

CRAIG.

Sacramento, Cal.

NUTWOOD

2:18 3-4,

Sire of 34 In tbe t:30 I.isi, (8 In 1 «88 )
and is the only lior.se Unit ever lived
Willi a record untie"- t :1BO. lliat h oi" ill*
produce nave records under 2:20.

- AT—

HIGHLAND STOCK
FARM,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.

Nutwood's Book lor 1889 Kow Or>°n at

$500.

j. m litchfield & co.,
Merchant Tailors,

Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in

Military and Navy Goods,

Paraphernalia. Regalia and Uniforms
ior all Societies,

Flags, Banners, Rosettes, Jewels,

ETC.

Jockey and Driving Suits a
Specialty.

IS POST STREET, - - S .11 FrailClSCO, «'al

SEASON AND BOOK NEARLY FDLL NOW.
Limited to Twenty Mares outside of our o ,vn.

Mares in Foal to Nutwood,

AND

Young Stock by Nutwood,

AND OUT OF

Great Mares, for Sale.

Address

H. Ju. A F. f>. STOUT,

Onbuqne, Iowa.
Catalogues foiwaraed.

The State
Agricltu'l Society

The Occident Stake of 1891 —

Trotting Stake for Foals

of 1888.

To batrottedat the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
of lstll. Eutr eB «> .lode J^Nn-ay 1 1KS9 win,
Edwin F Smith Secretary, atoffice inSacranient .
One nundrei doll-rs entrance, of which 3lu must
i-ci-oiiipany noin nation; SIS to be paid January I 1890-
Jffi tul.t paid January 1, lMM.and J50 thirty day's be!
fore the race. The Occident Cup, of t e value of
« 0. to be added by the Society. Jllle heats, three In
Ave, to harness, first colt to receive Ouo and Bin
tenths; second colt, three teiithi.and third colt one
• enthof the stakes. Five to enter, tbrec to start-
otherwise N. T. A. Rules to govern.

Jh!.SE?0N,D P-'YMrJNT 1515) on entries in Oc
cident stakes tm vm and THIRD payment r|ffli in

Occ. dent for i&S'l. are p. yahle January 1.18S9.

Failure to make theBe payme«ta as they become
due forfeits these nmde and declares entry out.

I- V. sbippee, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secre'ary.

^IER-Jo^..

W. n.TILTON. JAS. CARROLL.

CARROLL & TILTON.

DK \LRItS IN

GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS'

-^CLOTHINGE^

Furnishing Goods, Hats. Caps,
Trunks, Valises, Etc.

873 Market Street

Opposite PowelL San ErMllc'Lsc„.

W. B. CHAPMAN,

133 California St. San FranclBcn

SOI.H AGENT FOR THK PACIFIC COAST

For sale by all first-Class Wine Merchants
jutl (Irocers.

1889.
Nevada State Fair.

FIXED EVENTS, 1889.

SILVER STATE STAKE - Three-quarter Mile
l)asli;fortivo-yenr.olus,tobe run at the ine.-tine. of
ho State Aericultural Society, at RKNO, in lVf'l
l-ifly dollars entrance, half forfeit, (2->n added. First
hors-.tu receive added money and 5. per cent, of the
siake money. Second horse to receive 3i per cent
of the itakn money; third horse t r ceive 15 per
c".,u;.- . e st*ke money. Declaration lu April
1st; $l> August 1st. Entries close J , unary 1st. lasy

Nevada stake-Mile and a. marter dish. F r three,
yenr.ohls, foals ..f ls-r,, to he run »t the meeting „f u,e
Slate Aprlc Rural Society, a. Reno. In IBM. (ji„.
liiiD.lre.l dollars entrance, h .If forfeit, «I0U added.
Urstho-se to receive the added n,on-y and 5- per
cent. 01 tbe St kes; second horse to receive 5n per gent
ol the .-tike money; ihird horre to sive entrance
II eiiraiion April l.t *I0; d» laratl.n Aug st 1st
*4o. I- nines to close. I .nutrv Is*. ISS9

Address the seer tary at R. no Nevada. Tbe Ne-
vada siale Agricultural Society will hold lis annual

,"","*; »'* day", beginning SEPTEMBER 28th.

and cloBlng OCTOBER 3d, 18NI.

Tiieo. WINTERS. President.

C. II. STODDARD. Secretary.

1888

*Q\xz ^ut&tt awtl jlpjjrismatt.

431

HIGH-CLASS

PEDIGREE

STOCK

ESTABLISHED 1882.
We haye for Private Sale selections of tbe follow-
ing Stock, procured rrom the beat studs of Great
Britain, America and Australia.

ALL SDITABLE FOB HIGH-CLASS ST0D PdltPOSES

HORSES.

BLOOD, COACHERS, TROTTERS, ARABS,
DBADGHT, PONIES.

CATTLE.

DORHAMS, DEVONS, HEREFORDS, POLLED
ANGUS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS.

PIGS.

IMPROVED BERKSHIRE3, "MAGIE," POLAND

CHINA, ESSEX, WHITE YORKSHIRE, &c.

ALL IMPORTED STOCK.

EXHIBITION POULTRY

Supplied to win in the keenest competition.
Choice Varieties on band and to arrive.

DOGS.

SPORTING and MISCELLANEOUS.

John T. M'Innes and Co.,

PEDIGREE STO< K AGENTS,

105 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.

registered "able Address "PEDIGREK.

73

FOXHOUND^ PUPPIES.

ALL FINELY BRED FROM GOOD DEEB DOGS.
Pric $IOeach. S. E. FISCHER, 211 Sutter St. S. F

'89

FAIELAWN

'89

NEW CATALOGUE FOR 1889

Is now ready for distribution.

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
►■ains leave and are due to arrive al
Nan Francisco.

From liee G, 18N8.

PEDIGREE STOCK.

The undersigned will beigladlto execute Commisions
for the purchase and shipment of pedigreei

Blood Stock, Draught Stock,

Stud Siiortborns, Hereford;*, Devons,
ard Stud Slieep

From the choicest Australian herds. He lias already-
been favored by J. B. Haggin, Esq,, with !£epuxeb&M
of the celebrated race horses SIR MUDKED and
DAREBIN.aud references are kindly permitted to
that gentleman, as also to Major Rathbone.

«J. BRUCE IOWE.

Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wale-.

Horses Purchased on

Commission.

TIIOKUUUHBKEDS A SPEMAI.TY,

Will select and buy. or buy selected Animals for all
desiring, Tor reasonable compensation.

KEEP PROMISING YOUNGSTERS IN VIEW.

I,. M I,ASLEY, Stanford, Ky.

References— J. W. Guest, r«anville,Ky.

B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.
S H B;iiighiuan, Stanford, Ky.
G A. Lackey. Stanford. Ky.
Geo McAbster, Siantord, Ky.
First Nat. Bank, Stanford, Ky.

The Fifteenth Annual Catalogue

Contains Descriptions, Pedigree i and Prices of

20 0 Head ^ High Bred Trotters

Consisting of Standard-bred Young Stallions, Fillies, Driving

Mares, and Young Brood Mares in Foal to the Faj.rlawn

Stallions, that are offered at Private Sale.

It also contains descriptions and pedigrees of the Stallions and Brood Mares used in the
Breeding Stud at Fairlawn.

THE FIFTEENTH A XM. A f , CATALOGUE

Is the largest and most complete one ever issued from Fairlawn, and will be mailed free to
all who enclose five cents in stamps to prepay postage.

The full Announcement for 1889 will soon appear in this paper.

For Catalogues and farther information, address

loc* box a,o. WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky .

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..CaliBtngu and N^pa...
...Hajwards and Niles. ,

. .lone via Llvermore

...Knight's Landing

...Livenuore and Pleasanton
...Lob Angeles, Deming, El...

Paso and East ,

...Lob Angeles and Mojave ....

...Martinez

...Milton

.. .Ogdeu and Fast

. ..Ogden nod hast

,. .Golden Gate Special, Council

— Bluffs and East

....Red BlutI via MaryBvllle

....Redding via Willows

... Sacramento, via Benir.ia

" via Beuicia... ..

" via Llvermore.

" via Benicia

" via Eenlcia

" via Benlcia

....Sacrcmento River Steamers,
....Kan Juse __

|A KK1\
I (FROM

..Santa Barbara..

.Stockton via Livermore
" via Martinez...

.SiBWymi A Portland

..Santa Rosa

4:00 P M "

tSnnday only.
•Sundays excepted.

10:16 a m
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ttFridays only.

Ldl'AJL ferkv trains.

From San Francisco Dally.

P. O. Box 149.

San Leandro, Cal.

fAlniont, S3

Sire of
Q ' «1 trotters and 2
pacers in 2:30

K CO lisl-

SO

BCD

H

" i

I Hortense

f Hambletonian, 10,

Alexander's Abdallah, 15, \ Sire of 41 in 2:30 list.

Sire of 6 in 2:30 lint. I

[Katy Darling

n.

Sally Anderson.

(Manibrinn Chief,
| Sire of 6 in 2:30 list

I Kate, by Pilot -Tr , 12.
t Sire of 9 in 2:30 list.

Dr. Thos. Bowhill, M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARY SUKGEOS,

Graduate New Veterinary College, Edinburgh
Awarded tbe Highland and Agricultural bocieties
Medals tor Horse Pathology, Anatomy Phyaiologj
and Histology. The Williams' Prize, W-'BS for high-
est works in professional examinations, and sin. nrBt-
class certlDoales of merit. Honorary Member Illinois
Btate Veterinary Medical Association.

CENTENNIAL STABLES,

1523-5 «:a''«ornla street.

FITZHEKALD * COSIAH, Proprietors.

Telephone No. 66-

Veterinary Establishment.

DR. A. K BUZAHD, M.R.C.V.S.L.,
VETERINARY SURGEON,

GRADUATED APK1L 22d, 1870.
Lameness and Sursery a Specialty.

Office and Pharmacy

No. 1 1 Seventh Street, .

San Francisco, (Near Marked

Open Day and Night. Telephone. No. 33S9. 79

f Hambletonian 10.

Messenger Duroc, 106 | Sire of 41 in 2:3U Hat.

Sire of 15 in 2:10 list; alao \

sire of Elaine, dam of Nor- \ Satinet, by Roe's Ab-
laine, yearling rec. 2:314. I. dallab Chief,

TO EAST OAK1,AN1>~«6:00— 6:au— 7:UO— 7-3U— o-UU—
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00— iz -30
-1:00—1:30—2^0—2:30—3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30—5:00
5:30— 6:00 — 6:30— 7:00— 8:00-9:00-10:00- 11 ;00— 12-00

I O FRUIT VALE, (via EaBt Oakland)— v»me as "TO
KAST OAKIjAWJJ" until 6:30 p.m., luclusivj, alao
at 8:00—9:00 and 11:00 P.M.

TO FHUIT VALJi i.via Aiameda)— •9:30—7:00— »12 00

lO ALAMEUA— '0:00— *6:30— 7:00— *7:it0— o-uo — ■b-'au--
fl:00— 9:30— 10:00— t!0:30—U:0o— tll:30—lZ:00— il2:3C—
1:00— Jl:30— 2:00— J2:S0— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— 5-00—
6:30—6:00—6:30—7:00—8:00—9:00—10:00—11:00—12:00.

IX) BERKEL-EY and WJ2SST BERKELEY— *6 :00—
•6.-J0— 7:00— *7:*j— b;W- '3.30— 9:00— 9:30— WOO—
tl0:30— 11:00— Jll:30— 12:00- 112:30-1:00-11:30-2-00
J2:30— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30— »:00— 6:30— 6:00— 6:30—
7:00— 8:00— B:00— 10:00— 11 :00— 12:00.

To Sail JTrauviHvo Mii}.

FkOM FRUIT VAl^U- (via East UaklandJ— 6:25— 6;53
—7:^— 7:55-8:25— 8:i>5— 9:25— 9:55— 10:25— 10:56- 11:25
11 :a5— 12:25—12 ;56— 1 ;25— 1 :55— 2 ;25— 2:55— 3:25— 3:56
—4:26— 4:55— 5:26— 5:55— 6:26— 6:55— 7:50— b:55— 9:53.

(THUM FRUIT V AL& (.via AJaineOaj — V:tl— 6:fll —
t9:20— •3:20

FRuM EAST OAKLAND— •5:30-6:00- 6:30 — 7:00—
7:30— a :U0 — 0:30— 9:o0— 9:30 — 10:00—10:30 —11:00 — 11 ill
12:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:;<0— 3:00— 3-^0— 4. -00 —
4:30—5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 8:00-9:00- 9:o8—
10:68

PROM BROADWAY", OAKLAND-9 m nutea later
than from East Oakland.

ffiUM ALAMEDA— •5:3O-6;(0-,6:30— 7:00 -•7:30— 8:00
•b:30— 9.00-9:30— 10.00— Ji0:30- 11:00 — (U :30— 12;0O—
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4:30— 5:00—5:30—6:00—6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00—
M:0 .
n_ -M BERKELEYand WEST BERKELEY— *S:25
6:66— •6:26— 6:o5— *7;26- 7:66— •6:26— 8:56— y:2o— 9:66
— 110:25—10:65- Jll :25— 11:55— Jl2:25— 12:55— fl ;25—
1:65— 12:25— 2:55— 3:26— 3:55— 4:25— 4:66-6:25— 5:55—
6 :25— 6:56— 7:65— 8:65— 9 :55— 10:55.

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3:15—5:16.
FROM OAKLAND— "fi ^5— 8:15— 10 d5

1:16.

jf'u aj> ciauu— *7 :l&— 9 : 10— n uo— * a j—
12:16—2:16 —

f Colossus, son of imp.
Nelly McDonald Thoro-bred.. j Sovereign.

(See Brace's American "Stud -J

Book.) j Maid of Monmontb,

L By Traveler.

See Breeder and Sportsman of Angust 25, 1888, for artotype and description.

f Hambletonian, 10.
j Guy Miller.,

Hambletonian, 725
(Whipple's)

! Martha Wash-
[ ington

»r* I

Emblem ! Tattler, 300 .

I_ Young Portia... i

(Rysdyk's)
(_ Bolivar Mare.

(Burr's Washington.
Dam by Abdallah, 1.

(Pilot, Jr., 12.
. J (Telamon.

{Telltale tFlea.

(Mambrino Chief, 11.

( Ponla by Roebuck.

See Breeder and Sportsman of September 1, 1S83, for artotype and description.

COLTS BROKEN AND TRAINED.

Horses boarded in any manner desired

at all times.

GILBERT TOMPKINS, - - Proprietor.

A for Morning. P for Afternoon.

•SundBYB excepted. tSaturdays excepted; iMiodaj-e
only. {Monday excepted,

s-audard Tim* furnished by LlCK Obsbbvatoby

4. S. TOHI\t.

Manager.

T. H. 64JODMAA.

Qen. Pass. A it k Aet,

KILLIP & CO.

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
A UCTIONEERS,

f& Hontgemery Street, San FrancUco

BPUC1AL ATTENTION PAID TO BALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

Harry E. Carpenter, M.0.C.V S

SIJRIJEON.

VETEBINABTf

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto. Canada,

S3 Kid£lins9 Castrated.

First-classLivery Stable
FOR SALE.

Rare: Opportunity to secure a line Paying
Business,

We are authorized to offer at private sale, one of
the best located, thoroughly equipped and best pay-
ing Livery StablDa In San Francisco. Has a first-clasa
run of Livery Custom ard a full line of desirable
boarders. This Btable has been established twenty
years and 1b well-known Ihront'bout the S'ate.

The Terms are liberal— one-half cash, remainder
upon approved notes at moderate Interest. For in-
ventory, particulars, etc., apply to

Veterinary Infirmary

Residence, 966 Howurd St., San Francisco.

KILLIP & CO.,

371 \;<t<>Nia st Auctioneers, 22 Montgomery St.

FOR JJALE.

Two Nutwood Stallions

Street by tbe Old Horse and Raised
by Me.

One la Bay, dam by G. M. Fatcheo. He is nine years
old, never been trained, pIiows Wa of HDeed, baa
taken several premiums at our County Fairs as a
RcmdBter Stallion. Hia name is BAVwoOD b.Hctc
I l^gs, inane and tall, and free nrlvtr. Weighs 1.200
pounds; lOhaids high, and is a sound horse.

FLEETWOOD is eight vears oH.darn by Young
imcricH, is sorrel, looks like Lis sire, fine stvle and
luts of actlpn; close to 1G bands, und weighs 1,100
(tounifa. In perfect health; g O'i mar.e and t«ll. ^U
they want is work to make them ti'ot belt r than 20,
us thai are bred righi. for speed und Ht«y Inn tjuali ties
ana Ina hud the best of care up to the present time.

Horses can he sflen at my Stable, corner THIRD
AND EMl'lRE bTRKETS, HAS JOSE.

*:. s. s.niTir.

Hon. C. Green,

Sacrame nto .

I, P. Habsknt, Esq.,

Saxgenta.

Hon. L. J. Robe,

Lob Angeles.

Hon. J. D. Cabr

CJallnas.
Hon. John Boees

«. 'niti. ,i.

Hon. A. Walbaih

Nevada.

J. B. H.Ad9lN, Esq., San Francisco.

Repreaented at Sacramento by Edwin F. Smith.
Secretary State Agricultural Society.

At San JoBe by Messrs. Montgomery & Rea, Beal
EBtate Agenta.

Being the oldeBt establ shed firm In the Uve-st*ck
business >m this Coast, a d having condiiCjed tn 1
Important anctton sales in this l ne for the pabt
fifteen years, amounting to one half a million of
dollars, we feel Jutifled in claiming unequal a facili-
ties for dlapoBlng of live stocKof e«ery aedCilptlon,
either at auction or private sale. Our llBtot corre-
spondents embraces every breeder and dealer o piom
lnenca upon the Pacific Coast, rrm.- emibllng ue to
give full publicity toanimalB placed wit utt lor sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of »ll
descriptions will be made on commission, aad stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sal-:a
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names aie
appended.

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Business College, 24 Post St.

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COLUMBUS BUGGY COMPANY.

THE LARGEST CARRIAGE FACTORY IN THE WORLD.

CAPACITY— One Vehicle every six minutes for every working day of ten hours.

Elegant Carriages,

Handsome Surreya,

Comfortable Pbaetong

for Doctors.

Graceful and Eapy

Phaetons for Ladies.

Gentlemen's Speeding Phae-
tons. Something new and
novel.

Gentlemen's Road Wagons.

Park Wagons,

Spring Wa ons,

Farm Wagons,

Village Carta.

Exercising CartB, Etc.

Awarded Grst premium at the late World's Exposition at New OrleansfOhio Centennial, Columbus, Ohio; State Fair, California State Fair, 188S.

Pacific Coast Branch, 29 Market Street, San Francisco, A. G. GLENN, Manager

With unequaled facilities the COLUMBUS BUGGY COMPANY can sell you a 6rst-class vehicle for less than dealers can buy those of other manufacture.
Fine well-lighted Repository rilled with late elegant styles. Car-load of Goods exhibited at Ohio Centennial just closed, has been received at San Francisco Branch.

L. C. SMITH' Top Action, Double Cross-Bolted (

/ BREECH— LOADING GUN! '

L. C. SMITH,

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manufacturer of both Hammer and Hammerless Guns.
STEACUSE, N. Y.

A. Demonstration of the Shooting1 Qualities of the "h. O. Smith

Gun.

As Prize Winners we challenge any other make of Gun to make a
sho-wins like the following:

L. O. SMITH GUN WON

First Mrney in 90, SO, 70 and fl> Classen In Charal erlin Cartridge Co. Tournament, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1SS7.

£irBt Money in !iu, oUanu COChisBtsiii Cham b erlin Cartridge Co. Tournament in Cibveluud, ohm, in 1888

1 be Diamond ( hainpiviiBbtu Trophy in flu ClasB In 18S7, won bv C. w. Eudd.

ihe yiamund Ohamniunel ipTrupLy inOJ Class In l 8s v. on by H. McMurchy.

w early two-thirds of the $8 u» ca.so prizes. Total amount niven for both years

The DiamundC a i pionehip Badge (or Hie Unjttd states on Live Birds, bv C. W. Budd

The American Field Championship Cup. t.v L. a. Carter.

State Championship Badges « on In many Mat pp. '

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RACING MATERIAL CfP

IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT

J, A. McKERRON'S,

230 and 232 Ellis Street. ... - San Francisco.

The Washington Park Club,

Chicago, 111.,

Announce the following Makes to close ,1AM \KV 1 5tli, 1889, to ba run at their
Summer Meeting of I 889. beginning SATURDAY, June «£d. ami ending SAT*
I'kdav. July 20t», for wliicli a programme will be arranged for

TWENTY-FOUR DAYS' RACING,

$100,000

In added money to Stakes and Purses.

THE GREAT WESTERN HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for all ages, $60 each, h. f,, or only £10 if declared out on or before May lat, 1889.
Declarations void unless accompanied with the money; SI, 500 added; the second to receive $4U0, and the
third $'iQu out of the stakes. Weights to be anno need April lat, 1889. A winner of any race after the pub-
lication of weight--, of the value of $1,1:00, to carry 5 lbs; of 51,500, 7 lba extra, "ne mile and a half.

THE OAK WOOD HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for all ages, SCO each, n. f., or only $10 if declared out on or h«fore May 1.1889.
Declarations void unless accompanied with the money; $i,G0u added; the second to receive $30d, and tb«
third alUO out of the stakes. Weights to be announced April 1st, 1889. A winner of any race after tne pub-
lication of weights, of the value of $1,100, to carry 5 lbs exira. One mile and a furlong.

THE BOULEVARD STAKES.

A Sweepstakes for all age?, §25 eich, S10 forfeit; $1,000 added; the second io receive SS00, and third
$100 out of the stakes. A winner in 1889 ofjtwo race* of any value to carry 5 lbs: of three or more racoa of
any value to carry 5 lb3; of three or more races of any value, 7 lbs extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. One

lile and a quarter.

THE MAIDEN STAKES.

A Sweepstakes for three-yeai-olds|(foal8 of 1866), that have not won a race previous to January 1st,
1889: $5ll entrance, 815 forfeil, with $1,000 aaind; of wbicu S2<j\) to the second horse, and 810 J to f"' third.
Maidens at the time of starting allowed 5 lbs. One mile and a furlong.

IHE DEARBORN HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for three-year-olds (foals of 188C). $50 each, $15 forfeit, witTf $1,000 added; the second
to receive $2(H>, and the third $10.) out of the stake". Weights to be announced by VI m. two days before
the day;appointed for the race. Starters to be named through the entry box at the usual time of closing
the day before the race. One mile and a furlong.

THE LAKEVIEW HANDICAP.

A Sweepstakes for two-yea^-olds (foa's ol 1887) $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added; the second to
receive S^OP, and the third 810 ) out of the stakes. Weights to be announced by 12 m. two days before tbe
day appointed for the race Starters to be named through the entry box at the usual time of closing the
day before the race. Three-quai Its cf a mile.

THE QUICKSTEP STAKES.

A ^weepstflkes for two-year olds (foals of 1887). $^5 each, $10 forfeit; $1,000 added; the second to-
receive $'J0n, and tbe third $1U0 out of the stakes: A winner of two races of any value to carry Clbs f xtra.
Muidt-ns allowed 7 Ibp. Half a mile,

In n i case will less than $l,IMHt be given In added money to l lie Stakes.

All Purses a»:d Handicaps. $600to$?5O.

Please observe that in the above stakes, declarations are permitted for a small forfeit.

Turfmen falling to lecelve blank entries can obtain Ihei i by applying Io the Secretary.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Socretary, Room 32, Palmer Houses
Chicago, 111.

J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary.